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Implementasi Pelayanan Publik pada Perbekel untuk Program Keluarga Harapan (PKH)
Authors: Karuniati Ni Nengah
Published: May 2022

PKH ini memiliki peran yang penting dalam menurunkan jumlah penduduk miskin dan meningkatkan taraf hidup bagi keluarga yang tidak mampu maka diperlukan implementasi dari PKH ini. PKH ini didistribusikan berdasarkan data dari Kementerian Sosial. Kementerian Sosial akan penyaluran PKH ke Dinas Sosial dan menyalurkan secara langsung ke penerima manfaat melalui agen distribusi yang ditunjuk oleh Dinas Sosial. Agen distribusi tersebut salah satu adalah Perbekel yang menangani informasi dan penyaluran bantuan non tunai seperti kebutuhan pangan untuk meningkatkan gizi masyarakat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana implementasi pelayanan publik Perbekel untuk Program Keluarga Harapan. Jenis penelitian ini adalah jenis penelitian deskriptif dengan menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif yang dilaksanakan di Perbekel Desa Banjar Anyar menggunakan data kuantitatif dan kualitatif. Sumber data primer dikumpulkan melalui observasi, wawancara, dokumentasi sedangkan sumber data sekunder melalui pencatatan dan observasi. Kemudian data dianalisis menggunakan model triangulasi di mana keabsahan data akan dilakukan secara bertahap. Implementasi dikaji berdasarkan model Meter dan Horn yaitu 1) Aktivitas implementasi dan komunikasi antar organisasi; 2) Karakteristik dan agen pelaksana/implementor; 3) Kondisi ekonomi, sosial dan politik, dan 4) kecenderungan (disposition) dari pelaksana/implementor. Berbagai upaya untuk mengurangi kendala yang dihadapi Perbekel meliputi penggunaan grup pesan elektronik, penjadwalan petugas, penjadwalan distribusi dan sosialisasi perlu dilakukan untuk memperlancar distribusi dan secara langsung dapat dimanfaatkan oleh masyarakat penerima bantuan PKH tersebut.
KOMUNIKASI ORGANISASI PADA DINAS KEBUDAYAAN PROVINSI BALI
Authors: Widiani Gusti Ayu , Noor Moch , Ray Misno I Made Gede
Published: May 2022

Communication is an important element in the survival of a society or organization. The role of communication in an organization can create a conducive working relationship in achieving organizational goals, create harmonious cooperation, and create mutual understanding between employees and leaders so as to form social conditions that can motivate employees to improve work productivity. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to find out how the organizational communication took place at the Bali Provincial Cultural Office. This study used 30 samples as primary data, which were analyzed quantitatively. The average score of respondents' answers in terms of downward communication or communication from leaders to subordinates is 97.3. Then, the average score of respondents' answers in terms of communication from subordinates to superiors is 77.8. Finally, the average score of respondents' answers in terms of horizontal communication or communication between employees at the same level/echelon is 18. Based on these scores, the writers conclude that good organizational communication is evident in Bali Provincial Culture Service.
PENGARUH LINGKUNGAN KERJA FISIK DAN NON FISIK TERHADAP SEMANGAT KERJA KARYAWAN PADA PT. PLN (PERSERO) AREA KABUPATEN BUTON UTARA
Authors: Andayani Andayani , Bakke Jamal , Sahrun Sahrun
Published: May 2022

Abstrak Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana pengaruh lingkungan kerja fisik dan non fisik terhadap semangat kerja karyawan pada PT. PLN (Persero) area kabupaten Buton Utara. Dalam penelitian ini termasuk jenis penelitian kuantitatif. Data yang digunakan adalah data primer dan data sekunder. Pengambilan sampel adalah sampling sensus. Populasinya adalah karyawan pada PT. PLN (Persero) area kabupaten Buton Utara dengan teknik pengumpulan data dengan menyebar  kuesioner kepada karyawan PT. PLN (Persero) area kabupaten Buton Utara. Teknik analisis data dalam penelitian ini dengan menggunakan analisis data secara kuantitatif dan analisis regresi linear berganda. Hasil penelitian ini menujukkan bahwa ada pengaruh yang signifikan antara variabel lingkungan kerja fisik dan non fisik terhadap semangat kerja karyawan pada PT. PLN (Persero) area kabupaten Buton Utara secara simultan. Secara parsial tidak ada pengaruh yang signifikan antara variabel lingkungan kerja fisik terhadap semangat kerja karyawan pada PT. PLN (Persero) area kabupaten Buton Utara. Secra parsial tidak ada pengaruh yang signifikan antara variabel lingkungan kerja non fisik terhadap semangat kerja karyawan pada PT. PLN (Persero) area kabupaten Buton Utara. kata kunci : Lingkungan Kerja Fisik; Lingkungan kerja non Fisik; Semangat Kerja.
ANALISIS KINERJA KARYAWAN KONTRAK PADA BKPSDM (BADAN KEPEGAWAIAN DAN PENGEMBANGAN SUMBER DAYA MANUSIA) KOTA KENDARI
Authors: Ramadani Anisa , Kadir Abdul , Nurjannah Nurjannah
Published: May 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana kinerja karyawan kontrak yang bekerja pada BKPSDM (Badan Kepegawaian dan Pengembngan sumber daya manusia) Kota kendari. Dalam penelitian ini mengacuh pada 5 indikator dalam analisis penilaian kinerja karyawan kontrak, dan yang menjadi subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh karyawan kontrak yang bekerja pada BKPSDM Kota kendari dan terdaftar dalam SK Wali Kota Kendari 2020 yang berjumlah 28 orang. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan kinerja karyawan ditinjau dari 5 indikator yaitu, kuantitas kerja, kualitas kerja, ketepatan waktu kerja, sikap kooperatif dan ketepatan waktu kehadiran, berdasarkan hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa kinerja karyawan ditinjau dari 5 indikator penilaian tersebut bahwa indikator kuantitas, kualitas, ketepatan waktu kerja dan sikap kooperatif  karyawan kontrak pada BKPSDM Kota Kendari dinilai baik dan indikator ketepatan waktu(kehadiran) masih perlu di benahi.
PERAN EKONOMI KREATIF SEBAGAI ALTERNATIF PELUANG BISNIS (Studi Pada Kerajinan Masyarakat di Kabupaten Konawe Kepulauan
Authors: Ilham Qusnul Putri , Jopang Jopang , Liwaul Liwaul
Published: May 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk : mengetahui peranan ekonomi kreatif sebagai alternative peluang bisnis di Kabupaten Konawe Kepulauan. Pendekatan penelitian yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode studi kasus. Informan penelitian dalam peneltian ini adalah pelaku usaha ekonomi kreatif dan Kepala bidang Ekonomi Kreatif, Dinas Parawisata, Pemuda dan Olahraga. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa peranan ekonomi kreatif belum sepenuhnya berjalan dengan baik karena belum ada hasil kerajinan yang di ekspor oleh pelaku usaha dan penggunaan teknologi masih ada yang belum diterapkan dalam proses produksi usaha ekonomi kreatif. Hal ini dapat dilihat diantara pelaku usaha di berbagai Kecamatan, yakni Wawonii barat, Wawonii Timur Laut dan Wawonii Selatan, belum ada produk kerajinan yang dihasilkan di ekspor pada suatu negara, sedangkan pada penggunaan teknologi diantara pelaku usaha masih ada yang belum memanfaatkan teknologi, dimana pelaku usaha kerajinan di Wawonii Barat dan Wawonii Selatan masih menggunakan teknik manual, dalam hal ini tentu proses produksinya membutuhkan waktu yang lama setiap menghasilkan sebuah kerajinan.
STRATEGI MENINGKATKAN OMSET PENJUALAN PRODUK MEUBEL UD. KARMIN DESA EO WAUNGKA KECAMATAN TONGKUNO SELATAN KABUPATEN MUNA
Authors: Bake Jamal , Jaya Arnisana , Jopang Jopang
Published: May 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis strategi meningkatkan omset penjualan produk meubel UD. Karmin Desa Oe Waungka Kecamatan Tongkuno Selatan Kabupaten Muna. Metode  yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode kualitatif. Informan dalam penelitian ini adalah pemilik UD. Karmi, karwawan dan konsumen UD. Karmin yang berjumlah 5 orang meliputi: 1 pemilik usaha 3 orang karyawan 1 konsumen. Hasil penelitian  menjelaskan  strategi dalam  meningkatkan omset penjualan produk meubel dari aspek strategi integrasi, strategi insentif, strategi defensif sudah berjalan denan semestinya. Sehingga omswt penjualan dalam memaksimalkan dibutuhkan ketentuan modal.
INTERNET OF THINGS AND COMPLIANCE CONTROL
Authors:   Higher School of Industrial politics and entrepreneurship,  RUDN University, Ivanchenko N.Sh. , Lepeshkina D.S. ,   Higher School of Industrial politics and entrepreneurship,  RUDN University, Kulguskina M.A. ,   Higher School of Industrial politics and entrepreneurship,  RUDN University, Giniyatullin A.F. ,   Institute of Regional economic research
Published: May 2022

The article examines the main directions of the organization and conduct of compliance control in the use and application of Internet of Things technology (English Internet of things, IoT) in the organization for information security. In the course of the study, the authors identify the main areas and problem areas of IoT (data transmission networks between physical objects («things»)) that need constant monitoring and modernization. As a result of the analysis, the authors prepared and formulated four main steps in conducting compliance control of the area under consideration: to determine requirements, to carry out risk analysis, to conduct testing and to carry out systematic checks of the system. In order to minimize the risk of user interaction, the authors have prepared recommendations that must be implemented on an ongoing basis when using IoT technologies, namely, the following characteristics and capabilities of the IoT system are subject to strict control: shelf life (of a product or service), methods and reliability of authorization and authentication, data storage and protection, feasibility of comprehensive testing, availability of system flexibility, permissibility of remote administration, anomaly detection, compliance with applicable industry standards, for which an IoT product or service was developed
CHALLENGES AND ANTI-SANCTIONS MEASURES TO ENSURE THE SUSTAINABLE FUNCTIONING OF HOUSING AND COMMUNAL SERVICES
Authors:   Moscow Analytical Center in the field of urban economy, Balashov E.B. , Kirillova A.N. ,   Moscow State Construction University (MGSU)
Published: May 2022

The article deals with the problems of the functioning of housing and communal services (HCS) in the conditions of the imposed sanctions and proposes a number of measures for ensuring the sustainable operation of enterprises and organizations, as well as the implementation of the tasks of the national project «Housing and urban environment».
Periodization of the stages of formation and development cost management concepts in the electric power industry of Russia
Authors:   National Research University MPEI, Zotova D.V.
Published: May 2022

The article discusses the stages of development of the concept of value management (VBM), starting from the second half of the eighties to the present. The modern stage of development of the VBM concept is formulated. The stages of reforming the electric power industry in the context of the application of the cost management concept are considered. The features of the concept application in the electric power industry are highlighted
SERVICE PRICING CHALLENGES ON SHARED PLATFORM: UBER INDIA VS DIDI CHUXING
Authors:   International Management Institute, Delhi, India, DASGUPTA Pinaki , DEB Arnab ,   International Management Institute, Delhi, India
Published: May 2022

One of the major outcomes of digitalization has been the advent of Platform based business models which are covered under the larger ambit of sharing economy. As resources in the digital age is being shared and focus of these new age companies are on building a new kind of business models, pricing becomes the key. Especially, service pricing and how the same will hold forth here in shared economy. The paper is an attempt to look at two contrast markets, China and India and to assess how the pricing is managed on shared platforms. For Didi Chuxing in China and Uber in India, the context of service pricing and how regulated versus unregulated markets operate. A conceptual framework at the end gives a possible direction to understand the dimension of service pricing in emerging markets.
INVESTIGATION OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SERVANT LEADERSHIP AND INTRAPRENEURSHIP BY THE EXPLANATION OF THE ROLE OF ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE: THE CASE OF PRIVATE BANKS
Authors:   University of Mehr Alborz, Iran, HASHEMI Mitra
Published: May 2022

The objective of the present study was to investigate the relationship between servant leadership and intrapreneurship by the explanation of the role of organizational culture in the private banks (Pasargad, Parsian, Eghtesad-e Novin, Dey) of districts one, two and, three of the city of Tehran. The population of the study includes the entire employees of the banks of Pasargad, Parsian, Eghtesad-e Novin, and Dey located in districts one to three of Tehran, counting as 616 individuals. In terms of objective, the present study is a developmental applied study. Through the application of the Cochran's formula, the research sample size was determined as 425 individuals. The samples have been collected through the application of stratified sampling method and the required research data were collected through the application of the servant leadership, intrapreneurship and, organizational culture inventories. For the purposes of analysis of the yielded information and testing of the hypotheses, the statistical tests of K-S, ANOVA and Pearson's correlation coefficient were made use of. Findings revealed that the culture of the Pasargad Bank is a compatible culture in which there exists a statistically significant relationship between the variables of servant leadership and intrapreneurship (0.82). The culture of the Parsian bank, on the other hand, does not hold any statistically significant relationship between the former and latter variables. Not unlike the Pasargad Bank's, the culture of Eghtesad-e Novin Bank is also a compatible one in which there is a statistically significant relationship between the former and latter variables (0.78). Lastly, it has been found out that similarly to the Parsian bank's, the culture governing the atmosphere of The Dey bank also lacks any statistically significant relationship between the variables under study.
Restoring Successful Spinal Cord Stimulation Therapy for a Patient with Severe Pocket Pain Utilizing Nalu Micro-Implantable Pulse Generator
Authors: Hasoon Jamal , Urits Ivan , Mahmood Syed , Kaye Alan D.
Published: May 2022

Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is a commonly utilized therapy for the treatment of neuropathic pain conditions. The primary indications for SCS therapy are post-laminectomy syndrome as well as complex regional pain syndrome. SCS therapy is minimally invasive and reversible. It involves the implantation of percutaneous or paddle leads along with a surgically implanted pulse generator (IPG). Severe pocket pain from the IPG is a well-known complication following SCS implants that can be challenging to treat and can lead to an explant of the SCS system. We present the case of a patient with post-laminectomy syndrome who underwent an explant of her SCS system due to severe pocket pain complaints. The patient was successfully reimplanted with a Nalu micro-implantable pulse generator for SCS therapy with 75% improvement in her post-laminectomy pain complaints with no complaints of pocket pain.
The Course of Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome after Ultrasound-Guided Injections
Authors: Atesok Kivanc , Pierce Jennifer , Small Benjamin , Perumal Venkat , Cooper Truitt , Park Joseph
Published: May 2022

BACKGROUND

Local ultrasound (US)-guided injections of anesthetics with corticosteroids are commonly performed for the conservative treatment of tarsal tunnel syndrome (TTS).

OBJECTIVE

This retrospective study aimed to investigate the outcomes of TTS after US-guided injections.

METHODS

The study included patients who were diagnosed with TTS and received US-guided injections as part of their initial treatment. The pain levels were noted on a scale between zero and ten before and after each injection. The patients were divided into non-surgical and surgical groups. The nonsurgical group included patients who had received US-guided injections and did not proceed to surgical treatment, and the surgical group included those who received US-guided injections and ultimately underwent tarsal tunnel release (TTR). The two groups were compared in terms of age, post-injection follow-up time, and the amount of pain reduction immediately after injection (ΔPN). In the surgical group, outcomes of surgical treatment were also assessed.

RESULTS

A total of 218 patients were diagnosed with TTS and received US-guided injections. After the injections, 169 patients (77.5%) did not go on to TTR (nonsurgical group) and 49 patients (22.5%) underwent TTR (surgical group). The average ages for the nonsurgical and surgical groups were 53.8 and 48.9 years (P = 0.03). The average time between the injection and final follow-up for the nonsurgical group was 339 days. The average time between the injection and TTR for the surgical group was 145 days. There were no differences in pain relief after the injections between the nonsurgical and surgical groups (mean ΔPN: 3.6 and 3.8, respectively). The average post-surgical follow-up time was 117 days. At final follow-up, 41 patients (84%) in the surgical group had complete resolution of pain and neurological symptoms.

CONCLUSION

US-guided injection can be an effective conservative treatment option for patients with TTS. Younger patients may be more likely to proceed to TTR.

Level of Evidence

Level III
ASPECTOS SOCIOCULTURAIS E MIDIÁTICOS DO SORRISO: REPERCUSSÕES NA ESTÉTICA ODONTOLÓGICA
Authors: Bezerra José Iury Braga , Ramos Ana Cecília Alexandre dos , Bezerra Neto Antônio Lopes , Almeida Hélida Maravilha Dantas e Sousa , Silva Ingrid Vieira da , Dantas João Vitor Mendes , Moreira Lucas Lacerda Soares , Silva Maria Fernanda Bandeira da , Maia Mylena da Silva , Silva Rosemary Pereira da
Published: May 2022

OBJETIVO: Expor o contexto social, cultural e midiático da estética do sorriso e considerações sobre a odontologia nesta temática. MATERIAIS E MÉTODOS: Este estudo, qualitativo e descritivo, utilizou como protocolo de investigação a revisão narrativa. Formulada a pergunta norteadora, realizou-se as buscas entre os anos de 2020 e 2021, através de bases de dados eletrônicas. Foram selecionados estudos nos idiomas português, inglês e espanhol que contemplassem em seu contexto algum dos pontos selecionados para a construção da revisão: o sorriso e a sociedade, contexto cultural e a estética e odontologia. RESULTADOS E DISCUSSÃO: A estética está envolvida completamente com o conceito psicológico de autoimagem física, sendo influenciada pela cultura, experiências pessoais e mídia. Considerando a odontologia, esse direcionamento midiático leva os potenciais clientes de tratamentos dentários a perpetuar a crença do objeto extraordinário, levando a procura de dentistas por essa demanda estereotipada. Contudo, a relevância que o papel da estética odontológica possui em devolver a saúde e autoestima do ser humano é inegável. CONSIDERAÇÕES FINAIS: Enfatiza-se que os resultados estéticos odontológicos devem ser balanceados de acordo com as limitações ideais e características gerais do paciente como cultura, meio social em que vive e aparência física.
Nation Branding Endeavours of Azerbaijan: Reshaping National Image
Authors: Sana Imran
Published: May 2022

Every nation possesses a certain nation brand image, with or without nation branding. A well thought-out nation branding campaign can, however, project a nation’s image and solicit its global recognition. Such an endeavour concurrently instils a greater sense of belonging, self-determination and ideals of public communication in the domestic audience. The value of nation branding for tapping the economic potential of a nation remains arguable. In this paper, an effort has been made to understand how a developing country like Azerbaijan is gaining international recognition through an apt utilisation of nation branding tools. Strategic, conceptual and practically relevant aspects are being analysed to ascertain the efficacy of nation branding techniques and their impact on national image building. With occasional reference to the international brands of the developed countries, this study is focused on the endeavours of Azerbaijan to market its name and build its own national brands.
Evaluation of Educational Administration Bachelor Program At the College of Education , Sultan Qaboos University
Authors: Al-Sharie Bilqis Galib
Published: May 2022

The aim of the study is to evaluate the bachelor program of Educational Administration. which was designed for school principals working in the Ministry of Education. The evaluation is based on the perceptions of the second patch of principals who graduated in the academic year (2006-2007). The results of the study indicated that: (1) the program enhanced the participants’ knowledge, skills, attitudes and leadership skills. (2) some courses were highly theoretical With little practice (3) the program did not include scientific administrative skills, (4) the importance of training school principals periodically to let them be aware of new trends in their g field, finally (5) the program needs periodical review to be updated and keep up with current development.
Hardiness Behavior and Organizational Loyalty of Government Secondary School Teachers in Palestine
Authors: Hilo Ghassan H.
Published: May 2022

The purpose of this study was to a) investigate hardiness behavior and organizational loyalty levels among secondary school teachers in the northern districts of the West Bank in Palestine and b) determine the effect of teachers’ gender and years of experience. The sample consisted of 396 male and female secondary school teachers, which were selected randomly from the target population. The questionnaire used in the study contained 42 items on hardiness behavior domain and 28 items for organizational loyalty domain. The results indicated that there was a moderate level of hardiness behavior among teachers (68.6%). Also, the results revealed that there were statistically significant differences due to gender and years of experience in commitment and participation items in favor of longer teaching experience. There were also statistically significant differences due to gender, and interaction between gender and years of experience, in control items in favor of males with longer teaching experience. There were significant differences due to years of experience, and interaction between gender and years of experience in the overall degree of hardiness behavior, in favor of longer teaching experience. There were significant differences due to gender and years of experience in the overall degree of organizational loyalty domain in favor of females with longer teaching experience. The researcher recommended the reinforcement of hardiness behavior and organizational loyalty levels among Palestinian teachers.
Science Student Teachers' Beliefs about the Nature of Science and its relation to their Perception of Science Laboratory Environment
Authors: Ambusaidi Abdullah , Al-Shuaili Ali
Published: May 2022

This study aimed at investigating the science student teachers' beliefs about the nature of science and its relation to their perception of the science laboratory environment. Two instruments were used: a scale for beliefs about the Nature of Science and a Laboratory Environment Inventory. The instruments were administered to 61 students enrolled in the College of Education (Science Education) in the year 2008/2009. The findings revealed that students' strength of beliefs regarding the nature of science dimensions was in this descending order: Observation and Inference, Theories and Laws Relationships, Tentative, Social and Cultural Impact, Empirical Basis, Creativity and Human Imagination. On the other hand, students' strength of perception regarding the science laboratory environment domains was in this descending order: Materialsand Equipment, Clear Information, Integration between Theory and Practice, Students-Students and Students-Mentors interactions, open-ended tasks. Besides, there was a low to moderate correlation between some of the beliefs about Nature of Science Dimensions and Science Laboratory Environment Domains.
TheLevel of Using Islamic Education Omani Teachers' the Classroom Questioning Strategies
Authors: Al-Ayasrah Mohammad Abdulkareem
Published: May 2022

The study aimed at identifying the Islamic education Omani teachers' level of using the classroom questioning strategies. To achieve this aim, the data was collected by a checklist of seven dimensions and (45) items strategies. After ensuring its validity and reliability, the instrument was distributed to (34) male and female Omani teachers. The main findings of the study were:• Four dimensions obtained relatively high means of the questioning strategies' importance and three dimensions obtained relatively average means of the importance of the questioning strategies.• There are no significant differences at the level(α = ,05) in the Islamic education teachers' use of the classroom questioning strategies attributed to the type of the topic of the lesson.• There are significant differences among teachers due to gender variable in favor of females.• The findings also showed significant differences attributed to the classroom in all the whole instrument in general and in the dimension of 'appropriateness' in particular in favor of grade five.• It also showed significant differences in all dimensions due to the teachers experience in favor of teachers of little or an average teaching experience. The researcher provided some recommendations in the light of the result.
Mathematics Teachers’ Attitudes toward Low Achievers in Mathematics
Authors: El-Shara Ibrahim A. , Al-Abed Adnan S.
Published: May 2022

The present study aimed at identifying mathematics (math) teachers’ attitudes toward low achievers in mathematics, and the degree to which these attitudes are affected by their: sex, stage of school they teach in, years of experience, and their qualifications. For the purpose of the study, the Math Teachers’ Attitudes toward Low Achievers in Mathematics Scale (MTALAMS) was developed. The scale consisted of 30 items, distributed over 3 subscales: feelings, beliefs, and behavior. Validity and reliability of the scale were established. The sample of this study consisted of 217 male and female mathematics teachers in Amman, Jordan in the academic year 2011. The ratio weight of the total of the math teachers’ attitudes toward low achievers in mathematics was (62.3%). The results of the study revealed statistically significant differences in the mean scores of math teachers’ attitudes toward low achievers in mathematics attributed to their years of experience; but no significant differences attributable to the other variables of the study were recorded. A number of suggestions and recommendations were provided.
Effect of the Use of the Generative Learning Model on Basic-Stage Students’ Mathematical Problem Solving and Motivation toward Learning Mathematics
Authors: Abed Adnan S.
Published: May 2022

The present study aimed at investigating the effect of the use of the Generative Learning Model on basic-stage students’ mathematical problem solving and motivation toward the learning of mathematics. Two instruments were developed and used in this study: Mathematical Problem Solving Test, which consisted of 15 items, and the Motivation toward the Learning of Mathematics scale comprising 20 items was also used. Validity and reliability of the two instruments were established. The subjects of this study were 77 eighthgrade female students, selected from a basic government school in Nablus. Subjects were divided into two groups: an experimental group 41 students, which was taught according to the generative learning model, and a control one 36 students, which was taught according to the normal way. There were statistically significant differences between the mean scores of the two groups on the mathematical problem solving and motivation toward the learning of mathematics in favor of the experimental group. A number of recommendations were made in light of the findings.
The Degree of Students' Involvement in the Science Textbooks of the First Three Classes of the Basic Stage in Jordan
Authors: Adili Abdelsalam M. , Harahshe Kawther A. , Baarah Hussin A.
Published: May 2022

The purpose of the present study was to find the degree of students' involvement in the science textbooks of the first three classes of the basic stage in Jordan. The sample of the study was the population itself, which was three science textbooks of the first three classes of the basic stage in Jordan. A validated and reliable instrument was developed for the purpose of the study. A descriptive statistics was used. The results of the study revealed that the degree of students' involvement in the analyzed textbooks was high in the subject matter domain, low in the figures and drawings domain, and moderate in the science activities domain. The study recommended to increase the concentration on the students' involvement in the domain of figures and drawings.
The Multiple Intelligences Relationships with Some Demographic Variables among a Sample of Students with Learning Difficulties
Authors: Al – Qamash Mustafa. N.
Published: May 2022

This study aims to find out the multiple intelligences among a sample of students with learning difficulties from their own perspective. The sample consisted of 220 students from fourth, fifth, and sixth primary grades in the directorate of education of the greater Amman area. For the purposes of the study, the researcher developed a multiple intelligences assessment tool with 72 items. The tool validity and reliability were estimated and showed acceptable validity and reliability. The findings indicated that social intelligence was the most prevalent, then visual-spatial intelligence, naturalist intelligence, existential intelligence, linguistic intelligences, logical mathematical intelligence, musical intelligence, and interpersonal. The least prevalent was sense of intelligence adynamic. The results also showed differences (p ≤ 0.05) in the prevalence of multiple intelligences of the students with learning disabilities due to sex in favor of females. Also, the results showed differences in the prevalence of multiple intelligences among students with learning disabilities due to the type of learning difficulty.
The Psychometric Properties of Extraversion and Neuroticism Scale by Using Likert- Type Item Format
Authors: Mkhael Imtanious
Published: May 2022

The main objective of the present study was to develop an Arabic version of Junior Eysenck Extraversion and Neuroticism Questionnaire-Revised (12 items for Extraversion and 12 items for Neuroticism) and to assess its psychometric properties by using the Likert-type item format with five categories against the dichotomous(yes or no) one. In order to achieve the objective of the study several methods of reliability and validity were used, and the instrument under investigation was administered to several samples (N=727 subjects). Investigation of the internal consistency of the Extraversion, and the Neuroticism scales using alpha and item-total correlations showed that Likert-type item format of these scales to be superior to dichotomous one. Study also displayed improvements in test-retest reliabilities, convergent and divergent validity of the Likert-type item format of the Extraversion and Neuroticism scales. Validity of these subscales was also supported by their intercorrelations, as well as their factor analysis which confirmed that the instrument under consideration had the same factor structure as was observed in the original dichotomous version.
The Effect of a Counseling Program on Modifying the Negative Thoughts of Late Marriage Age
Authors: Abu Eita Siham , AL- Khazaleh Ziad M.
Published: May 2022

The aim of the study was to explore the effect of group counseling program based on cognitive approach in modifying the negative thoughts of late marriage –age in Jordan. The sample consisted of 20 delayed marriage – age males from Jaresh Governance. The sample members' ages exceeded 30 years old. The participants were divided into two groups: The experimental group (N=10) whose members received a group counseling based on cognitive and rational emotive therapy; consisting of 13 sessions and the control group (N=10) whose members did not receive any counseling. Negative thoughts scale was developed and applied before and after the study. In order to test the hypotheses of the study, means and standard deviations, independent samples t-test, paired samples t-test and analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) were utilized. The statistical analysis indicated that there was significant difference at (p < 0.05) in the negative thoughts between experiment and control group in post measures and there was significant differences between the post measure and the fellow up measure for the experimental group. The study ended by some recommendations such as conducting more studies to examine the ability of cognitive approach that used in current study to resolve various individual problems especially those related to cognitive knowledge or thinking.
Developing Mathematics Motivation Scale for the United Arab Emirates
Authors: Haj Hussien Jalal , Alsawaie Othman , Alsartawi Abdelaziz , Alghazo Iman , Tibi Sana
Published: May 2022

The objective of this study was to develop a valid and reliable mathematics motivation scale (MMS) for UAE students in grades 4 through 12 based on the self-determination theory. A total of 1,481 students (713 boys and 768 girls) from the UAE participated in this study. The process of developing the MMS involved: a) Development of an initial item pool, b) investigating the item-type of motivation membership, c) examining the appropriateness of the administration instructions and the items phrasing, d) and exploring various types of validity and reliability of the MMS. The results indicate that the MMS has acceptable levels of content validity and structure validity. The results also provided evidence that the MMS has acceptable levels of internal consistency and temporal stability.
Fitness Ability, Skills and Body Measurements for Selecting Elite Handball Players in Jordan
Authors: Mansi Taiysir , Jaber Abedesalam , Halaweh Rami
Published: May 2022

The purpose of the study is to construct standards for some fitness ability, skills and body measurements for selecting talented boys on handball centers in Jordan. The study samples were randomly selected and consisted of 152 male students (mean age = 15,82). Four physical tests were used: Speed (Sprint dash: 30-m), legs explosive strength (standing long jump), arms explosive strength (ball throw), flexibility, skills of passing and receiving coordination, and zig zag dribbling. Body measurements: height, weight and breadth of the palm and arms width were taken. Data were analyzed using arithmetic mean, standard deviation, percentage, percentile rank and coefficient of warping degree (means). The results revealed that physical abilities, skill abilities, and body and anthropometry measurements were not high. The research recommended that there is a need to adopt and use the standards produced by this study. Such standards would help in selecting handball players in Jordan.
Attitudes of secondary stage teachers in Quwaiy’yah Governorate in Saudi Arabia towards E-learning.
Authors: Mutawa Naief A.
Published: May 2022

This study aimed at investigating the attitudes of secondary school teachers in Quwaiy’yah Governorate towards e- learning. To achieve the aim of the study, a questionnaire was developed and administered after testing its validity and reliability. This questionnaire consisted of 24 items. Means and standard deviations were calculated and one-way ANOVA was used to answer the study questions. T- test was used to answer the third and fourth questions.The results of the study showed that there were no statistically significant differences in the participants' attitudes towards e-learning due to experience and specialization. However, attending training courses was found a significant factor that affect teachers’ attitudes. Teachers who attended training courses showed more positive attitudes towards e-learning than teachers who did not attend training coursed. The study put forward some recommendations. An important implication is that teachers ought to attend training courses and workshops in e-learning.
Calques from French in Bulgarian Phraseology
Authors:   Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, Sivilova Yana
Published: May 2022

The paper traces the long-term influence of the French language on the formation of Bulgarian phraseology. Distinct periods during which the French influence on Bulgarian is especially strong are analyzed. Hypotheses of individual scholars about the calquing of French phrasemes both in Bulgarian and internationally are commented on. Idioms, conventional metaphors and metonymies, loan translations of verb paraphrases, and other types of collocations are discussed. Since the French influence is both literary and oral in Bulgarian from the National Revival Period to the present day, both slang and colloquial expressions based on the French model are used. Through a comparative study of a translation done during the Revival, an attempt is made to outline the specifics of borrowing in the field of phraseology in the years before the Liberation.
Syntactic Spelling – Merged and/or Separate Writing. Cognitive Thoughts
Authors:   Institute for Bulgarian Language - BAS, Georgievа Mariana
Published: May 2022

The explanation of merged and / or separate writing of words and phrases can only be achieved as a principled research position when the third axis in the coordinate system of language – the human consciousness, is taken into account. The syntactic orthographic principle explicitly introduces the cognitive approach, as the syntax expresses the cognitive need. This is a extremely sufficient justification for taking out of the vocabulary those supposedly complex words, but in fact word combinations, whose spelling is entirely and only syntactically justified – only separate writing.
[Medical Connotations in the Term “Crisisˮ
Authors:   Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, Tasheva Iveta
Published: May 2022

This paper attempts to show how medical terminology and medical connotations mark concepts that later become central to philosophical, cultural, political, and social discourse. In this case, the chosen concept is the notion of crisis, which has been central to medicine since antiquity, has marked with meanings all subsequent epochs, and has become significant for our entire modernity. In short, it shows how medical connotations carry over to unrestricted uses in the broader context of language, and the concept of crisis is open to uses of different orders and in diverse contexts. To arrive at the conviction that its use as a metaphor for states of decline, failure, degeneration, ruin prevails. It is said to be a crisis, but as in medicine, it refers to deterioration.
New Textbook in Russian Language for Beginners (Level А1+)
Authors:   Rakovski National Defence College, Georgieva Valentina
Published: May 2022

The review of the textbook „Русский с собой. Учебник по руски език за българи А1+” presents its target group, structure, and principles of the design of its learning content.
Socio-Pedagogical Application of the STEAM Approach for Students with Special Educational Needs in Vocational Training
Authors:   Regional Center for Support of the Inclusive Education Process – Sofia-city, Damyanov Kaloyan
Published: May 2022

The use of inclusive and effective STEAM education of students with special educational needs by providing socio-pedagogical support enriches their learning experience and employment opportunities by developing educational materials and guidelines for teachers, educational managers and students in secondary schools and in parallel with this examines the attitudes of pedagogical professionals and their basic skills. It is known that STEAM education is guided and guided by the individual needs of students and therefore the instructions in this model of education are individualized, which can provide access and perspective to students with special educational needs.
Perma Model for 21st Century Student Success Motivation
Authors:   Alexander Georgiev-Kodzhakafaliyata Primary School, Ivanova Sevil , Nenov Mihail ,   Alexander Georgiev-Kodzhakafaliyata Primary School
Published: May 2022

The study follows the process of setting up the first newly established Bulgarian public school in the 21st century and the development of an innovative educational model that addresses the challenges of personal development in the context of digital transformation and the professions of the future. The design of educational solutions takes into account the current trends in soft skills and an integrated set of knowledge aimed at identifying and solving problems in the micro-(individual) and macro (global) context of the person and community in a period of dynamic digitization and robotization of personal and social parameters and their consolidation into business intelligent systems. In solving the above-mentioned challenges we apply the PERMA model of positive psychology and present the ways in which it is realized in: Organizational structure of the school; Building the relationship between stakeholders; Integrated approach to presenting learning content; The set of hardware and software solutions that ensure the implementation of the above two indicators and position the valuebased approach in the context of the digital society, expanding the parameters of personal development of professionals, students and their parents into the realms of virtual existence, adding new parameters to the established interpersonal practices and poses new challenges for the administration, training and mental (cognitive and emotional) growth of the context of augmented reality.
Microsurgical resection of a pontine cavernoma through a far lateral infratentorial supracerebellar approach
Authors: Vasquez Carlos , Rojas Gonzalo , Calderón José , Caucha Yelimer
Published: May 2022

Introduction: Cavernomas on the posterolateral pontomesencephalic surface can be approached from an extreme lateral supracerebellar infratentorial corridor, although the theory is scarce. The brainstem has a dense concentration of nuclei and fibers that are responsible for a high rate of morbidity when treating brainstem lesions. The objective of this work is to demonstrate the safe microsurgical resection technique for the complete removal of a pontine cavernoma. Clinical Case: 27-year-old woman with a 5-month history of disease; characterized by headache, left facial paresis and right half body paresis. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed a hemorrhage in the middle cerebellar peduncle compatible with a ruptured cavernoma, initially receiving medical treatment. Subsequently, due to an increase in the motor deficit and the presence of keratopathy in the left eye, surgery was decided. A retromastoid craniotomy and an extreme lateral supracerebellar infratentorial approach were performed. A safe entry zone was identified and the cavernoma was completely excised. In the postoperative period, she did not present additional neurological deficit, being extubated at 24 hours, with a score on the Glasgow scale of 15 points. Postoperative brain tomography (CT) showed the absence of the cavernoma. Conclusion: The far lateral supracerebellar infratentorial approach is safe for the excision of cavernomas with a middle cerebellar peduncle. When combined with the significant reverse Trendelenburg position it results in minimal cerebellar retraction as the cerebellum descends with gravity. Keywords: Hemangioma, Cavernous, Pons, Middle Cerebellar Peduncle, Craniotomy (source: MeSH NLM)
Tension pneumocephalus after surgical evacuation of chronic subdural hematoma: case report and pathophysiological mechanism
Authors: Celi Fernando , Saal Giancarlo
Published: May 2022

Introduction: Pneumocephalus is a frequent complication following neurosurgical procedures. The diagnosis is based on tomographic findings and the clinical evolution of the patient. Therefore, we detail the physiopathological mechanisms that trigger this complication. Clinical Case: We present the clinical case of an 85-year-old man who underwent a keyhole craniotomy and subdural drainage placement due to the diagnosis of a chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) and subsequently developed sudden tension pneumocephalus which triggered the death of the patient due to intracranial hypertension. Conclusion: Tension pneumocephalus is a life-threatening complication that must be suspected early and must be treated as an emergency. Keywords: Hematoma, Subdural, Chronic, Pneumocephalus, Drainage, Craniotomy (Source: MeSH NLM)
Intracerebral hematoma caused by Moyamoya disease: a case report
Authors: Vargas John , Saal Giancarlo , Palacios Fernando
Published: May 2022

Introduction: Moyamoya disease is a chronic occlusive cerebrovascular disease of unknown etiology, characterized by bilateral stenotic and occlusive changes in the terminal portion of the internal carotid, as well as the presence of an abnormal vascular network at the base of the brain. The diagnosis is made with magnetic resonance (MRI) and digital subtraction angiography (DSA), SPECT is useful in the therapeutic decision. The surgical treatment of choice is revascularization. Clinical Case: A 50-year-old female patient from China, with the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) of 9, and a clinical picture of stroke. An admission brain tomography (CT) revealed a right temporal hematoma. Surgical evacuation of the intracerebral hematoma was performed. Cerebral angiography revealed distal stenosis of the internal carotid artery and its branches, being diagnosed with Moyamoya disease. The evolution was favorable, neither a motor deficit nor a decreased level of consciousness (GCS:15) was observed at the time of discharge. A subsequent revascularization surgery was indicated. Conclusion: Moyamoya disease is a rare cause of intracerebral hematoma but should be suspected in adults of Asian descent. MRI and angiography are the diagnostic methods of choice. Surgical treatment is revascularization, which improves the prognosis. Keywords: Moyamoya Disease, Cerebral Hemorrhage, Stroke, Cerebral Angiography (Source: MeSH NLM)
Transsphenoidal endoscopic surgical treatment of pituitary tumors at the Cayetano Heredia National Hospital in Lima Peru: outcomes of a series of cases.
Authors: Garay Juan , Rojas Gonzalo , Alaba Wesley , Flores Jerson , Rodriguez Rómulo , Salcedo Iván
Published: May 2022

Introduction: In recent years, transsphenoidal endoscopic surgery has become a surgical procedure of choice for the treatment of pituitary tumors. The objective of the present study was to describe the demographic, clinical characteristics, complications, and postoperative results of the patients who underwent transsphenoidal endoscopic resection. Methods: A descriptive case series study of patients with pituitary tumors operated through a transsphenoidal endoscopic approach was carried out from January 2016 to August 2018 in the Neurosurgery Department of the Cayetano Heredia National Hospital. Data were obtained by reviewing the medical records. Results: A total of 20 endoscopic surgeries were performed, of which 08 were for pituitary macroadenomas, 07 for giant pituitary adenomas, and 05 for other tumor lesions. Of the total number of operated patients, 11 were male (55%) and the most frequent age group was between the 3rd to 5th decade of life (70%). Regarding the postoperative results, a total and subtotal resection was performed in 60% of the patients and partial resection in 20%. Regarding postoperative complications, 45% of patients had transient diabetes insipidus. 1 patient died (5%) due to septic symptoms. Conclusions: Endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery provides several advantages over microscopic transsphenoidal surgery, such as providing greater anatomical detail, direct visualization of the tumor, and cerebrospinal fluid leak sites, which allows achieving better results in terms of disease control and the prevention of complications. However, studies with a larger number of patients are necessary. Keywords: Pituitary Neoplasms, Endoscopy, Neurosurgical Procedures, Diabetes Insipidus. (source: MeSH NLM)