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Students’ Pronunciation Problems in Pronouncing English Fricative Consonants
Authors: Noven Armelia  , Clarry Sada  , Ikhsanudin
Published: September 2024

This research aims to determine the error level of Ketapang Malay students in the English Education Department in pronouncing eight English fricative consonants and the dominant errors produced. Data were collected through performance tests using qualitative descriptive methodology. There were eight sentences in the text with 24 fricative consonants divided into initial, medial, and final positions, with the total transcriptions are 168 words. The findings showed that of the seven students, the pronunciation error was 52.38%. Based on this point, the students' error level is ''Fair”. The dominant errors occurred in labiodental voiced fricative [v] and interdental voiced fricative [ð]. The students scored poorly for these consonants because they substituted the sound with bilabial stop [p], labiodental fricative [f], alveolar stop [d], and alveolar stop [t]. In conclusion, this researcher underlined the error is caused by unfamiliarity with the sound itself.  The absence of some fricative consonant sounds in Ketapang Malay is also a major problem and the influence of spelling and pronunciation between the L1 and L2 also causes students to make errors because students tend to substitute with sounds that are easier to pronounce.
The Profile of Factors Influencing Condom Usage Among Transgender Population: A Systematic Review
Authors: Bin Patawari Anwar Mohamad , Samsriyaningsih Handayani  , Soetjipto  , Abdul Khairul Rizki Purba
Published: September 2024

Human Immunodeficiency Virus is still a problem around the world and in Indonesia, one of the most exposed is the Transgender community and one way to prevent HIV transmission is through condoms. This systematic review aims to find out the factors that influence condom use in transgender women. Literature searches were conducted using PubMed with the keywords 'transgender', 'peer support', 'knowledge', 'condom use'. From 202 studies that were screened using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic review and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA), 2 studies were obtained and analyzed.: Data that was obtained such as research method, participants, exposure, and outcome such as condom use and their factors were obtained. Based on analyses on condom use factors, the knowledge of condom use is not as effective in improving condom use, another factor is that increase in trust causes the participants partners to not use condom as often, last factor is Peer support towards the partners has an increase in condom usage. Further research with other factors not found is needed to give better comparison
Changes in the Function of Betawi Traditional Houses in the Setu Babakan Area, Srengseng Sawah Village, South Jakarta
Authors: Ilham Defitra Rahmadya , Kahanna Mutia , Surayya Yade
Published: September 2024

The research entitled “Changes in the Function of Betawi Traditional Houses in the Setu Babakan Area, Srengseng Sawah Village, South Jakarta”. The purpose of this research is to describe the form of functional changes that occur in Betawi traditional houses in Srengseng Sawah and the factors behind the functional changes in Betawi traditional houses in Srengseng Sawah. The theory used in this research is the theory of social change from Selo Soemardjan which is used to identify the factors that cause changes in function in Betawi traditional houses and the theory of functionalism from Malinowski. This research uses qualitative methods, with data collection techniques based on observation, interviews, and documentation. The results of this study explain the form of functional changes that occur in Betawi traditional houses including the function for the place to carry out the Baturan ceremony, the function for the place to carry out the Bebarit ceremony, the function to hold weddings and circumcisions, the function to distinguish social status, the function to store tools and agricultural products. Furthermore, the factors behind the change in function include religion, economy, lifestyle changes, technological advances, and the division of inheritance.
The Phenomenon of Trance in The Tradition of Kuda Lumping Arts in Jorong Wonorejo, Nagari Lubuk Gadang Selatan, South Solok Regency, West Sumatra Province
Authors: Pratama Wahyu , Yurisman  , Endrizal
Published: September 2024

This study discusses the "Trance Phenomenon in the Kuda Lumping Art Tradition in Jorong Wonorejo, Nagari Lubuk Gadang Selatan, Solok Selatan Regency, West Sumatra Province". The purpose of this study is to describe the procession and factors causing kuda lumping players to experience trance in Jorong Wonorejo. This study uses the phenomenological theory by Edmund Husserl, in this study supported by qualitative methods in order to describe the data from the field. The data collection techniques are field observation, interviews (in-depth interviews), and documentation. Data analysis techniques used in this study include data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of the study showed that researchers found several processions in the kuda lumping tradition including, the preparation stage, the implementation stage, the event begins, and the last is the healing process, then there are several supporting tools such as, Gendang, Saron, Demung, Saron penyerang, Bonang, Bonang sukses, Kenong, Gong, Mask, Barongan, and the last is Pecut and Kuda- kudaan. There are several factors that influence the trance phenomenon in the kuda lumping tradition. The first factor is the factor of experiencing, the second is the spiritual factor, the third is the song and music factor. There are other interesting things in the form of the transition of endang which was originally fierce to endang with a funny character. This tradition has its own uniqueness, especially the trance phenomenon, which makes the Wonorejo community interested in witnessing this tradition
Effectiveness of Positive Reinforcement Techniques For Increasing Concentration in Communication When Interacting with ADHD Children in SLB X Bontang City
Authors: Suprianto
Published: September 2024

This reserach is motivated by observing a child with ADHD who experiences difficulties with concentration during communication when interacting. The aim of this research is to improve concentration in communication during seated interactions for children with ADHD at SLB X in Bontang City. This research employs an experimental design in the form of single-subject research with an A-B-A design. The research subject is a child with ADHD who exhibits hyperactive symptoms and is unable to concentrate during communication. The data collection technique used in this study involves measuring the duration to assess how long the child can maintain concentration in two-way communication over a 30-minute learning or interaction period. Data analysis employs visual graph techniques. The results indicate that positive reinforcement techniques can enhance concentration during communication for children with ADHD at SLB X in Bontang City, as evidenced by the data analysis results in both the condition and between conditions."
Modern Designs Using Parabolic Curves as a New Paradigm for Sophisticated Architecture
Authors: Mishra Rozy , Sahani Suresh Kumar
Published: September 2024

This research investigates the spatial aspects of architecture through the practical use of parabolic curves, suggesting that these curves are an architectural advancement in the direction of the creation of complex, efficient and beautiful buildings. Focused on material properties and environmental concerns, as well as the strength of the structure, the study explores the use of parabolic geometry in modern architecture. The integration of case studies, computational modeling, and theoretical analysis is done in an interdisciplinary context. The study comprises: 1) Theoretical Framework: A survey of the geometrical and historical importance of parabolas in architectural design; 2) Computational Modeling: The processes of design tools for parabolic structures and evaluation of their load, material, and aesthetic efficiency; 3) Case Studies: Studies of modern buildings that include parabolic curves in their designs, including well-known buildings and new tendencies in Eco-Architecture.
Effectiveness of Early Childhood Education on Student Learning Outcomes in Tehsil Rahim Yar Khan
Authors: Muhammad Athar Hussain  , Asma Saeed  , Muhammad Ali
Published: September 2024

The research aims to determine the association between Early Childhood Education (ECE) and mental, societal, and emotional development. The objectives of this study are: 1) To assess how well ECE affects the students' learning results. 2) To promote the holistic development of a child. 3) To investigate issues and also create suggestions about the execution of ECE programs. 4) To increase the literacy rate and decrease the dropout level. 5) To encourage a child’s curiosity about his/her environment. A descriptive quantitative design was used for this study. The hypotheses predict a positive effect of ECE on learning outcomes. The results support the hypotheses, showing a significant positive impact of ECE on Student Learning Outcomes (SLO) and improved cognitive, communal, and demonstrative development. The population of this study is all ECE government schools of Tehsil Rahim Yar Khan. 140 ECE schools were selected using a simple random sampling technique. ECE teachers, ECE caregivers, and head teachers were selected from each school and 420 (male and female) individuals participated as a sample. For data collection, one self-structured questionnaire was used which consists of 65 items. After data collection, it was examined with the help of SPSS. The findings suggest that effective ECE is crucial for enhancing SLOs. It is strongly associated with successful learning outcomes for students and plays a vital role in a child’s entire life. ECE creates an environment that develops interest, boosting children to discover learn, and grow. ECE also encourages inspiration, imagination, and investigation crucial for lifelong learning.
Effect of changes in pelvic tilt kinematics on electromyographic activity of the serratus anterior, trapezius, and thoracic posture in individuals with rounded shoulder
Authors: Abdelwareth Rana R. , Soliman Elsadat Saad , Allah Dina S. Abd
Published: September 2024

Background and purpose
To examine the effect of induced posterior pelvic tilt (changes in pelvic kinematics) on serratus anterior, lower trapezius, and upper trapezius electromyographic activity, and thoracic posture during arm elevation in individuals with rounded shoulder.
Materials and methods
Thirty healthy volunteers (26 male and 4 female participants) with rounded shoulder, their mean age 22.80±3.2, BMI 23.51± 3.9 were evaluated for both thoracic and pelvic posture using a 9-camera, 3-dimensional motion capture system (Vicon Nexus version 2, Oxford, UK), serratus anterior, lower trapezius, and upper trapezius electromyographic activity. The measurements were recorded in different six experimental conditions while inducing posterior pelvic tilt during arm elevation. For the six experimental conditions involving arm elevation, repeated measures analysis of variance within-subjects was used to examine the changes in electromyographic activities of lower trapezius, upper trapezius, and serratus anterior due to pelvic kinematics’ changes whereas paired t-tests were used to examine the changes in the thoracic posture in response to pelvic kinematics’ changes and to compare the pelvic tilt angle between the habitual relaxed position and the induced posterior tilt position. 
Results
Upper trapezius, serratus anterior, and lower trapezius electromyographic activity significantly increased in response (changes in pelvic kinematics) induced posterior pelvic tilt (35:40%) of the maximal posterior pelvic tilt, although there were no apparent alterations in thoracic posture. (p>0.05).
Conclusion
Induced posterior pelvic tilt, (35:40%) of the maximum, resulted in an increase in the electromyographic activity of serratus anterior, lower trapezius, upper trapezius, which reflects that changes in pelvic kinematic could alter scapular muscles activity, so comprehensive examination of pelvic posture is required in both preventive and treatment programs of shoulder complex injuries. Meanwhile, no significant effect was reported on thoracic posture.
Integration of the brain jogging program in physical education on the cognitive abilities of elementary school students
Authors: Sudirjo Encep , Lengkana Anggi Setia , Dinangsit Dinar , Alif Muhammad Nur , Nurodin Dede , Juhanis Juhanis , Kozin Serhii
Published: September 2024

Background. Developing children's cognitive since childhood is very important for parents so that children can develop optimally. There are many benefits if children have good cognitive abilities or skills, such as reasoning and solving problems they face better. Cognitive abilities are very important for children because they are a provision in living everyday life and working as adults.
Purpose. Therefore, this study aimed to look into how brain jogging affected elementary school school students' cognitive capacities.
Material and methods. An experimental methodology with a pretest-posttest-one-group design was employed in this investigation. The research instrument used was the Intelligenz Structure Test (IST) which was used as a memory test; the Digit Symbol Substitution Test (DSST) was used to test attention; and the Grid Concentration Test (GCT) was used to test concentration. The sample in this study were elementary school students with an average age of 10-11 years who joined six elementary schools in Sumedang Regency, Indonesia, totaling 75 people, consisting of 40 boys and 35 girls. Non-probability sampling with the purposive sampling method, or purposive sampling only, was used. That is, the location of the sample is close to the research location.
Results. Based on the calculation of the hypothesis test using the Paired Sample t-test, the difference in the average pre-test and post-test data from the child's cognitive ability through the IST test obtained a P-value of 0.000. Then the DSST test obtained a P-value of 0.000, and the GCT test obtained a P-value of 0.000. Thus, there is a difference between the average pre-test and post-test scores indicated by a P-value less than 0.05.
Conclusions. The results of this study prove that the brain jogging program significantly affects the cognitive abilities of elementary school children. The significant effect is because the brain jogging program focuses on several coordination activities that lead to mental processes related to abilities in the form of general recognition, which is mental and is marked by the representation of an object in a person's mental picture, whether in the form of symbols, responses, ideas or ideas, and values ​​or considerations.
Physical education and sport activity assessment tool-based machine learning predictive analysis for planification of training sessions
Authors: Rebbouj Mohamed , Lotfi Said
Published: September 2024

Background and purpose
The aim of this study is to incorporte machine learning techniques in physical education activities assessment so we can plan a training session and learning cycle based on predictive analyses using machine learning algorithms.
Material and methods
A dataset represent the collection of physical tests (as Harvard test, Vertical and Horizontal Trigger) and activities performance (as 600 m, 1000 m, 12 min cooper) of 600 students in a secondary high school, aged between 15 and 20 years old (mean:16,21, SD:0,92), during 2021-2022 scholar year and project the predicted results on the following learning cycles in the scholar year of 2022-2023. We used Microsoft Azure Machine Learning Studio to obtain the best predictive model based on R2 score as an evaluating metric.
Results
Even if we focus on one metric test (as a target) with numeric values in this article, the results were promising compared to the predicted values of both physical tests and athletic performances, where we noticed some students have exceeded the expected values to reach. And the predictive analysis unveiled the more important features impacting the predicted results for the physical test.
Conclusions
Incorporating the Machine Learning techniques may encourage the change in the way we teach physical education and sport activities; otherwise, the assessment based on ML techniques will give a different overview on how to start a learning cycle and follow it up. The obtained predictive model provides an explication of the most impacting features on students’ performance allowing any training planification to relay on their importance respectively based on their density that affects prediction.
¿QUÉ SUCEDE CUANDO HACEMOS MUSICOTERAPIA: LA DINÁMICA DE LA MUSICOTERAPIA?
Authors: Dineen Daniel
Published: September 2024

Este artículo presenta una teoría puente de la musicoterapia, destinada a describir los conceptos básicos de la musicoterapia de una manera intuitiva que sea accesible a una audiencia multidisciplinaria. Al hacer un llamado a un cambio de paradigma en la forma en que la musicoterapia se valida empíricamente, destaca la dificultad con la protocolización de la musicoterapia orientada a ensayos controlados aleatorios. Centrado en el fenómeno del arrastre, propone una definición amplia del principio ISO y describe lo que sucede cuando la musicoterapia ocurre desde una perspectiva de sistemas dinámicos. La alianza terapéutica se describe de manera análoga al vínculo entre los creadores de sentidos participativos, o dos sistemas dinámicos arrastrados, y se utiliza una selección de extractos de vídeo para ejemplificar cómo los musicoterapeutas usan el amplio principio ISO para entrenar a los usuarios de sus servicios y conducirlos de un estado a otro.
БЕЗМОЛВНЫЕ СВИДЕТЕЛИ ПРОШЛОГО: О ЧЁМ ПОВЕСТВУЕТ ГОЛУБОГРАММА НАЧАЛА ХХ-ГО ВЕКА?
Authors: Кутлуева Валентина
Published: September 2024

Аннотация. В данной статье рассматривается такое редкое и неординарное во всех отношениях явление, как голубиная почта и её распространение и использование в начале ХХ столетия как средства связи, в том числе секретной; производится атрибуция бланка для голубограммы, относящегося к началу ХХ столетия и отпечатанного в Российской империи; анализируется использование голубиной почты и её роль в военном деле.  
Голубиная почта – пожалуй, один из самых необычных видов связи, когда-либо существовавших в истории человечества, появившийся ещё в древности, и использовавшийся людьми как в мирных, так и в милитаристических целях.  Особенный интерес для исследователей представляет временной период конца XIX – начала XX в., когда почтовые голуби, эти необычные союзники людей, продолжали осуществлять доставку сообщений, несмотря на бурное развитие науки и техники и изобретение оптического, акустического и электрического телеграфа. Голубиная почта в наше время изучается и внедряется в жизнь некоторыми орнитологами, голубеводами, а также заинтересованными и увлекающимися людьми.
Uji Fenolik Total dan Kapasitas Antioksidan Ekstrak Buah Psophocarpus tetragonolobus
Authors: Darma Timothy Halomoan , Limanan David
Published: September 2024

Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) adalah molekul oksigen reaktif yang dihasilkan sebagai produk sampingan dari metabolisme sel normal, terutama di mitokondria. Meskipun ROS memainkan peran penting dalam proses fisiologis, akumulasi berlebih dapat menyebabkan kerusakan oksidatif pada biomolekul seperti DNA, protein, dan lipid. Antioksidan berfungsi untuk menetralkan ROS dan melindungi sel dari kerusakan oksidatif. Kecipir (Psophocarpus tetragonolobus) diketahui memiliki kapasitas antioksidan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis komposisi kapasitas fenolik total dan kapasitas antioksidan keseluruhan dari ekstrak metanol yang berasal dari kecipir. Penelitian ini menggunakan desain studi eksperimental in vitro. Proses ekstraksi menggunakan metode maserasi dengan metanol sebagai pelarut. Analisis meliputi tes kapasitas antioksidan menggunakan 1,1-Diphenyl-2-Picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) dan uji fenolik total. Uji kapasitas antioksidan menunjukkan nilai IC50 sebesar 47,7 µg/mL, mengklasifikasikannya sebagai antioksidan sangat kuat. Temuan ini menunjukkan potensi ekstrak kecipir sebagai antioksidan yang efektif. Sementara untuk uji fenolik totalnya 34,90 mg GAE/gram dengan pengenceran dua kali. Ekstrak metanol buah kecipir memiliki potensi sebagai sumber antioksidan alami yang efektif dengan aktivitas antioksidan yang kuat, serta kandungan fenolik yang tinggi, sehingga dapat dikembangkan lebih lanjut dalam aplikasi kesehatan, khususnya pencegahan penyakit akibat stres oksidatif.
Uji Kadar Fenolik Total dan Uji Kapasitas Antioksidan Daun Kunyit (Curcuma longa) dengan Metode ABTS
Authors: Rumengan Peterjohn Andrew Benhard , Limanan David , Yulianti Eny , Ferdinal Frans
Published: September 2024

Bisphenol-A yang ditemukan pada beberapa galon minuman dapat menyebabkan ketidakseimbangan Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) dengan meningkatkan mediator oksidatif dan menurunkan enzim antioksidan. Kadar ROS yang berlebihan memicu stres oksidatif, merusak makromolekul penting seperti lipid, protein, karbohidrat, dan asam nukleat, yang dapat menyebabkan penyakit metabolik dan degeneratif. Antioksidan memiliki peran penting dalam mencegah stres oksidatif dengan menghambat produksi ROS berlebih. Kunyit (Curcuma longa) merupakan tanaman herbal yang banyak digunakan di Indonesia, dengan daun yang diketahui kaya akan antioksidan dan fenolik. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menilai kapasitas antioksidan dan kadar fenolik total dari daun kunyit. Metode eksperimen yang digunakan adalah uji ABTS dan pengukuran kadar fenolik dengan asam galat. Ekstrak daun kunyit menunjukkan nilai IC50 sebesar 27,895 µg/mL dan kadar fenolik total sebesar 153,184 mgGAE/g. Uji ABTS menghasilkan nilai IC50 <50 µg/mL, yang menunjukkan kapasitas antioksidan yang sangat kuat. Temuan ini menunjukkan bahwa ekstrak daun kunyit memiliki potensi besar untuk dikembangkan sebagai pengobatan alternatif untuk penyakit metabolik dan degeneratif. Aktivitas antioksidan yang kuat dan kandungan fenolik tinggi menjadikan daun kunyit sumber alami yang menjanjikan untuk eksplorasi lebih lanjut dalam bidang pengobatan.
Desafíos de la justicia constitucional en la era digital. Revisión sistemática
Authors: María Caridad Rojas Valdivieso  , Daniel Santiago Bravo Vintimilla  , María Juliana Rojas Valdivieso  , Christian Román Cobos Calle
Published: September 2024

Este documento profundiza en las dificultades encontradas por los sistemas de justicia constitucional como resultado del avance de las tecnologías digitales, con un enfoque específico en la protección de los datos personales, la garantía de la libertad de expresión en línea y la supervisión de la gobernanza de los nuevos avances tecnológicos. El objetivo de este estudio es analizar los desafíos que enfrentan los sistemas de justicia constitucional en diversas jurisdicciones debido a la evolución de las tecnologías digitales. Se llevó a cabo un examen exhaustivo de la literatura existente, que abarcó la investigación académica y los marcos legales de diversas jurisdicciones. La selección y síntesis de los estudios pertinentes se realizaron utilizando la metodología PRISMA. Los hallazgos subrayan la creciente aprensión con respecto a la protección de los datos y la privacidad, el imperativo de lograr un equilibrio entre la libertad de expresión y la seguridad, y la gobernanza de las tecnologías incipientes, como la inteligencia artificial. En conclusión, los sistemas de justicia constitucional deben demostrar adaptabilidad y dinamismo para hacer frente a los incipientes obstáculos tecnológicos, por ello, es indispensable un enfoque equitativo que defienda los derechos fundamentales, fomente la colaboración global y garantice la mejora continua de los marcos legales.
Gudu-Guduwa: Healing Disconnection Through Incorporating Bush and Animal-Assisted Therapies Into Therapeutic Practice: A First Nations Reflection
Authors: Stawiarski Bianca F.
Published: September 2024

As mental health therapists, too often we see outward symptoms of lives impacted by complex trauma. Disconnection from self, others (families and community), and Country is at a crisis point. Looking to our First Nations healing knowledges, the author explores her experiences as a First Nations woman and therapist, and how she incorporates bush and animal assisted therapies into her private practice. Areas that the article touches on include healing on your ancestral Country, healing on Country that is not your own, healing when you do not know where your Country is, and incorporating animal assisted therapies into your healing modalities.
Hukum Islam pada Imple¬mentasi Manajemen Risiko Penyelesaian Pembiayaan Bermasalah Bank Syariah Indonesia (BSI)
Authors: Ismail Yana Chaeru Taufik , Janwari Yadi , Kamaludin Yusup Deni , Ahmad Saebani Beni
Published: September 2024

Islamic banking continues to develop, particularly in product diversification, offering a wider variety of options that have positively impacted the public's willingness to conduct muamalah activities through Islamic banks. Various financing products provide customers with the convenience of selecting options that suit their needs. The object of this research, as explained by Husein Umar in Setiawan Santana, focuses on problematic financing, a condition where significant deviations occur in repayments, leading to delays or potential losses. Problematic financing represents a situation where loan repayment agreements face the risk of failure and tend to lead to potential losses. This study offers new insights by examining the role of Islamic law in managing problematic financing risk at Bank Syariah Indonesia (BSI). The novelty of the research lies in the further exploration of using Islamic contracts (akad) as the main foundation in regulating and resolving problematic financing. Through this approach, the research provides a fresh perspective on how Islamic banks can more effectively manage financing risks while adhering to Sharia principles. The impact of this research on Islamic banking is quite significant. The application of risk management based on Islamic law is expected to enhance public trust in Islamic banking and strengthen its stability in Indonesia. The use of akad as the legal basis in resolving problematic financing ensures transparency and fairness in line with Sharia principles. This provides protection for both customers and the bank, creating a stronger foundation for the sustainability of Islamic banking in the future.
The Role of Precision Medicine in Autoimmune Diseases
Authors:   School of Natural and Applied Sciences Kampala International University Uganda, Mugo Moses H.
Published: September 2024

Autoimmune disorders are a broad category of complex, chronic ailments caused by the immune system wrongly targeting the body’s tissues. The variety of over 80 diverse autoimmune illnesses makes effective therapy difficult. Precision medicine, a personalised approach based on individual genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors, has emerged as a viable treatment method for autoimmune illnesses. Genomic technology and biomarkers are critical in identifying and tailoring therapy options for patients. This study investigates the concept of precision medicine, its applicability in autoimmune illnesses, and the obstacles that come with its implementation. Real-world case studies demonstrate its ability to transform treatment outcomes. The future of autoimmune disease management through precision medicine is dependent on addressing ethical problems, progressing genomic research, and increasing access to these cutting-edge medications. Keywords: Precision medicine, autoimmune diseases, genomics, biomarkers, personalized treatment
The Destruction of Architecture
Authors: De Matteis Federico
Published: September 2024

The Allied bombing campaigns over the German cities during World War II produced a vast landscape of destruction, which has been the object of reports, accounts and fictional narratives. Cities and buildings, a fundamental architectural heritage binding individuals and communities to their existential spaces, were annihilated in the most extensive act of deliberate destruction in human history. In this article, I look into the work of three authors – Heinrich Böll, Stig Dagerman and Hans Erich Nossack – to outline the effects of the bombings on the survivors, and on their relationship to both urban space and architectural heritage.
Hemşirelik Öğrencilerinin Siber Zorbalık, Siber Mağduriyet ve Empatik Eğilim İlişkisi
Authors: Özdelikara Afitap , Soylu Burak Mert , Bolat Melike , Fazlıoğlu Özlem , Demirkan Selda
Published: September 2024

Bu araştırma hemşirelik öğrencilerinin siber zorbalık, siber mağduriyet ve empatik eğilim üzerine etkisini belirlemek amacıyla planlanmıştır. Tanımlayıcı nitelikte gerçekleştirilen araştırma Şubat 2023- Mayıs 2023 tarihleri arasında, XXX Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi Hemşirelik bölümünde öğrenim gören ve araştırmaya katılmayı kabul eden 302 öğrenci ile gerçekleştirilmiştir. Veriler kartopu örneklem metodu ile digital platform üzerinden toplanmıştır. Araştırmada örneklem seçimine gidilmemiş araştırmaya katılmayı gönüllü kabul eden tüm öğrenciler örnekleme alınmıştır (geri dönüş oranı %70). Veriler, araştırmacılar tarafından oluşturulan Sosyo-demografik veri Formu, üniversite öğrencileri için siber zorbalık ölçeği (Siber Zorbalık, Siber Mağduriyet) ve empatik eğilim ölçeği ile toplanmıştır. Siber zorbalık ölçeğinden alınan yüksek puanlar daha sık siber zorbalık davranışı yapmanın ve daha sık siber zorbalığa maruz kalmanın söz konusu olduğunu, empatik eğilim ölçeğinden alınan puan (maximum 100) yükseldikçe empatik eğilimin yüksek olduğunu göstermektedir. Veriler SPSS 21 programında ortanca, yüzdelik hesaplamaları, Mann Whitney U, Kruskal Wallis testleri ve spearman korelasyon analizi kullanılarak yapılmıştır. Araştırmaya katılan öğrencilerin %80,8’i kadın, %28,5’i birinci sınıf öğrencisi olduğunu bildirmiştir. Öğrencilerin %38,4’ü günün 5-6 saatini internette geçirdiğini, %90,4’ü interneti en çok sosyal ağlar nedeniyle ile kullandığını, sosyal ağları ise %84,8 ile zaman geçirme, %55 sosyal ilişkileri sürdürme ve %53,6 ile araştırma/eğitim amacıyla kullandığını bildirmiştir. Öğrencilere sıklıkla kullandıkları sosyal ağlar sorulduğunda %94 ile instagram, %93,7 ile whatsaap ve %82,1 ile youtube’un en çok kullanılan sosyal ağlar olduğu belirlenmiştir. Öğrencilerin siber zorbalık yapma ortanca puanı 0 (min-max 0-33), siber mağduriyet ortanca puanı 0 (min-max 0-33) ve empatik eğilim ortanca puanı 66 (min-max 41-92) olarak belirlenmiştir. Siber zorbalık, siber mağduriyet ile empatik eğilim puanları arasında anlamlı korelasyon belirlenmiştir (p
Akademik Personelin Haksız Yazarlığa İlişkin Tutumları: Bir Ölçek Geliştirme Çalışması
Authors: Karagöz Yalçın , Filiz Mustafa , Karaşin Yusuf
Published: September 2024

Bu çalışmanın amacı, akademik personelin haksız yazarlığa yönelik tutumlarını ölçen bir psikometrik ölçüm aracının geliştirilmesidir. Bu amaç doğrultusunda İstanbul ilinde hizmet sunan 273 akademik personele ulaşılmıştır. Çalışma kapsamında ölçek geliştirme sürecine yönelik çeşitli kriterler uygulanmıştır. Ölçek geliştirme sürecinde literatür taraması, örnek anket taslağının oluşturulması, uzman görüşünün alınması, pilot uygulama ve evrenden veri toplama şeklinde bir dizi aşamalar takip edilmiştir. Veri toplama aşamasının ardından analiz aşamasına geçilmiştir. Verilere, açıklayıcı ve doğrulayıcı faktör analizi uygulanmıştır. Verilerin analizinde IBM SPSS ve AMOS paket programlarından yararlanılmıştır. Açıklayıcı faktör analizi bulgularına göre ölçeğin 22 ifade ve 5 boyutta toplandığı görülmüştür. Ölçek ve alt boyutlarının güvenirlik katsayılarının iyi ve yeterli düzeyde olduğu saptanmıştır. Doğrulayıcı faktör analizinde ölçek uyum düzeylerinin iyi düzeyde olduğu saptanmıştır. Ayrıca madde yük değerlerinin yeterli düzeyde olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Diğer yandan CR ve AVE değerlerinin istenen düzeyde olmasından dolayı modelin geçerli olduğu görülmüştür. Haksız yazarlığa yönelik akademik personelin tutumunu belirlemek amacıyla geliştirilen ölçeğin geçerli ve güvenilir olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Ölçeğin 22 ifade ve olağan görme, mecburiyet, karşı çıkma, cezai tutum ve algı olmak üzere beş farklı boyuttan oluştuğu sonucuna varılmıştır. Geliştirilen ölçeğin yeni araştırmalara öncü olması beklenmektedir.
The Impact of ChatGPT on Vocabulary Learning in L3 German Class
Authors: Yüzlü Muhammet Yaşar
Published: September 2024

Although technology is an established issue in applied linguistics, integrating chatbots, particularly ChatGPT into language learning,
especially third-language (L3) learning, is a novel and mystic issue. To demystify this integration, the current study explores the role
of ChatGPT in enhancing vocabulary learning, which makes up the skeleton of language, in L3 German class since multilingualism is
becoming a norm nowadays. The participants of this exploratory qualitative case study, who are A1-level German learners, are three
university students. They read and analyse five different ChatGPT-created texts and adapt the topic of texts to themselves via ChatGPT
in which they are supposed to incorporate theme-related keywords throughout five weeks. Data is gathered through semi-structured
interviews, vocabulary tests, and reflective journals. Grounded theory was conducted to analyse the data. The findings provide insights
into the participants’ academic achievement through cognitive and affective dimensions. Pedagogical implications are discussed.
A Holistic Approach to Nursing Students’ Changing Life and Anxiety in the Pandemic: A Descriptive Cross Sectional Study Utilizing Positive Psychotherapy
Authors: Kuzu Durmaz Ayşe , Açıkgöz Ferhan , Şen Tepe Çiğdem
Published: September 2024

The life balance model of positive psychotherapy states that human lives have four dimensions: body, achievement, relationships, and spirituality. When these dimensions are in balance, people are healthy and productive. This study aimed to determine the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on nursing students’ anxiety levels and life balance. This cross-sectional and descriptive study was conducted with 584 nursing students studying at 3 different universities in Turkey. The participants experienced significant changes in the life balance model’s dimensions of achievement, body, relationships, and spirituality before and during the pandemic. The participants’ anxiety increased with changes in these dimensions. Based on these results, it would be beneficial to support students in order to meet the needs in the life dimensions that students neglect. In addition, it is thought that the life balance model, which is being used for the first time in nursing, can be developed as a tool in the nursing practice.
Massification of Higher Education in Türkiye and Its Challenges
Authors: Özer Mahmut
Published: September 2024

In the last 20 years, the education system in Türkiye has witnessed massive growth and transformation from primary- and secondary education to higher education. Significant improvements have been made in enrollment rates at all levels of education, reaching a level comparable to OECD countries. In this context, this study focuses on the transformation and massification of higher education in Türkiye. The net enrollment ratio in higher education in Türkiye has increased from 10% to 46% during this period. Especially, the establishment of higher education institutions in all cities has contributed positively to women's access to higher education, and for the first time, the enrollment and graduation rates of women have surpassed those of men. The increase in the supply of higher education and easier access has raised the proportion of higher education graduates from under 20% to over 40% in the 25-34 age group during this period. At the same time, the average length of education for the population aged 15 and over is increasing every year. Additionally, this study identifies problem areas and proposes solutions to ensure the sustainability of the expansion in higher education during this period. The evaluation identifies insufficient face-to-face teaching capacity in the higher education system and attempts to compensate for this deficiency with distance education programs as the primary problem area. Especially since 2015, almost half of the students who have enrolled in higher education have been able to enroll in distance education programs. Therefore, increasing face-to-face teaching capacity in higher education and reducing the proportion of distance education in higher education stand out as challenging issues. The second problem area is highlighted as being related to the limitations in scientific knowledge production performance of higher education institutions and the number of doctoral graduates. Despite an increase in the number of doctoral graduates from all disciplines every year, sustaining the growth achieved during this period is highly inadequate. This problem not only negatively affects the capacity for scientific knowledge production but also creates significant challenges, especially in meeting the need for faculty members in newly established universities, thus adversely affecting the quality of higher education. The study also offers some recommendations for addressing these problems.
TRÍPLICE FRONTEIRA (BRASIL, COLÔMBIA E PERU)
Authors: Da Silva Fabar Aldeney
Published: September 2024

O presente trabalho, intitulado TRÍPLICE FRONTEIRA (BRASIL, COLÔMBIA E PERU): IMPLANTAÇÃO DE UNIDADE DA POLÍCIA RODOVIÁRIA FEDERAL E CRIAÇÃO DA FORÇA-TAREFA DO ALTO SOLIMÕES, é uma pesquisa interdisciplinar, de método dedutivo, que objetiva demonstrar uma necessidade de implantação de Unidade da Polícia Rodoviária Federal na Tríplice Fronteira (Brasil, Colômbia e Peru) e criação da Força-tarefa do Alto Solimões. Além disso, expõe a Compreensão Holística da Tríplice Fronteira (Brasil, Colômbia e Peru). Procurar-se-á descrever as características peculiares da região, o que é essencial para que se compreenda o fenômeno complexo da principal rota do narcotráfico no Brasil; Crime Organizado na Tríplice Fronteira (Brasil, Colômbia e Peru), sendo eles: a Difusão do Crime Organizado e das Facções Criminosas na região; a dinâmica do Narcotráfico. Apresentou ainda de que forma as diversas instituições de segurança, defesa e justiça, que atuam na região tanto a nível estadual como federal, são atores importantes no combate ao narcotráfico na região. Além disso, foi apresentada uma proposta de implantação de Unidade da Polícia Rodoviária Federal na região, e finalmente a criação da Força-Tarefa do Alto Solimões.
TRÍPLICE FRONTEIRA AMAZÔNICA ENTRE BRASIL (ACRE), PERU E BOLÍVIA
Authors: Lima da Silva Bruno Leonardo
Published: September 2024

Este artigo visa apresentar um fenômeno pouco conhecido e estudado, que se desenvolve a bastante tempo, na erma região da tríplice fronteira amazônica do Brasil(Acre) com a Bolívia e Peru, Trata-se da intensa participação dos motoristas do serviço de táxi, nos crimes relacionados ao tráfico de drogas e suas possíveis implicações para o aumento da violência nas cidades de fronteira, cortadas pela BR 317, mas conhecida como a Transpacífica. Ademais demonstramos a franca expansão da produção da droga peruana, sua íntima ligação com as rotas do tráfico no estado, com ênfase na utilização do modal rodoviário e hidroviário. Tal fenômeno está diretamente associado às  expressivas apreensões de drogas, sobretudo a cocaína, realizadas no estado do Acre, um dos maiores corredores de transporte de drogas do Brasil. Nesse contexto, visamos apresentar uma perspectiva analítica, bem como os possíveis apontamentos na direção de implementar ações repressivas e preventivas, a fim de interromper o elo estabelecido entre a prestação do serviço essencial (táxi) e os crimes enunciados. Assim é de fundamentação precípua a promoção do aumento da integração entre as polícias dos países do arco fronteiriço, somado a ações mais específicas de controle das Polícias da União em conjunto com as Polícias do Estado do Acre, somado ainda ao desenvolvimento de políticas públicas para a região.
Influence of Delegating Leadership on Employee Performance at the International Airports in Kenya
Authors: Ndiritu John Mwangi , Ouma Caren Akomo , Okanda Paul Michael
Published: September 2024

The type of stewardship engaged by the senior management of a firm has a direct bearing on the employee performance. There is no ideal style of leadership that fits all organizations and hence the top echelon has to select the most appropriate bearing that will drive the firm in the desired direction and bear the sought after outcomes. Several airports in Africa today continue to experience low employee performance as a result of the type of leadership selected by the top management and hence the need for diligence when picking the type of stewardship to be deployed in African Airports. This paper sought to establish the influence of delegation on employee performance at four international airports in Kenya, namely: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi; Moi International Airport, Mombasa; Kisumu International Airport and Eldoret International Airport. Positivism philosophy was preferred in this study because it advocates for the use of accurate and verifiable evidence that is free from assumptions and opinions of the researcher. A survey research was used to conduct the study. The respondents were first line; middle level and senior level managers of the five departments involved in the processing of air passengers within the four international airports in Kenya. These were; airport security employees, port health and quarantine services employees, passenger airlines operating within the four international airports in Kenya employees, immigration and border control employees and finally the customs services employees. Data was gathered from primary sources using self-administered structured questionnaires. The data analysis was done using descriptive and inferential statistics. From the Linear regression, the value of p was established as p<.05 (p value of 0.00 and ꞵ=0.474) and therefore the null hypothesis was rejected indicating that delegation has a significant impact on employee performance.
Prevalence and Predictors of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use Among Children Attending an Asthma Clinic in a Tertiary Hospital in Ghana
Authors: Ahor-Essel Kojo , Alhassan Yakubu , Dame Joycelin , Karikari Nana Oye , Adabayeri Victoria May , Goka Bamenla
Published: September 2024

Objective: The objectives of this study were to determine the prevalence and type of CAMs, and predictive factors among Ghanaian children with asthma.
Methodology: A cross-sectional study involving 110 children with physician-diagnosed asthma attending the Asthma Clinic of the Department of Child Health (DCH), Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH), Accra were consecutively recruited between February 2018 to May 2019. Data were collected with a semi-structured, pre-tested, investigator-administered questionnaire.
Results: Out of the 110 participants, forty-nine (44.5%) had used CAM within the last 12 months. The three most frequently used remedies as standalone or in combination were honey (80.0%), garlic (34.2%) and lemon/lime (26.3%%). In the multivariable logistic regression analysis, CAM use among children aged 10--13  years was over 4 times the use among those aged 5--9 years (AOR=4.45, 95% CI: 1.32-14.98, p=0.016), 71% less among female children (AOR: 0.29, 95% CI: 0.10-0.80, p=0.017) and 85% less among mothers in middle occupation class relative to the low occupation class (AOR: 0.15, 95% CI: 0.15, 95% CI: 0.03-0.77, p=0.023).
Conclusion: There was high prevalence of CAM use among the children attending the asthma clinic, KBTH. Adolescents and children from low occupational class are more likely to use CAM, while the female child was less likely.
Predicting Factors of Length of Stay at a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in a Tertiary Hospital in Ghana
Authors: Ahor-Essel Kojo , Karikari Nana Oye , Alhassan Yakubu
Published: September 2024

Objective: The aim of this research was to determine the factors that influence the length of stay in the NICU of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH), Accra.
Methodology: This was a retrospective study involving 249 preterm infants who were admitted and discharged from the NICU, KBTH from November 2021 to October 2022. The multivariable negative binomial regression model was used to assess the factors associated with the number of hospital days among the newborns.
Results: The median number of days stayed in the NICU was 12 days (IQR: 8-21).
Predictor of shorter length of stay in the NICU was preterm infants with birthweight between 1500-2499g (aβ: -0.39, 95% CI: [-0.54, -0.24], p<0.001). Predictors of prolonged length of stay in the NICU were  late initiation of breastmilk feeding (aβ: 0.31, 95% CI: [0.01, 0.60], p=0.040),  preterm infants with neonatal jaundice (aβ: 0.15, 95% CI: [0.02, 0.28], p=0.023), neonatal sepsis (aβ: 0.44, 95% CI: [0.30, 0.57], p<0.001), and necrotising enterocolitis (aβ: 0.37, 95% CI: [0.16, 0.58], p<0.001).
Conclusion: Preterm infants who initiated breastmilk feeding late, developed neonatal sepsis, necrotising enterocolitis and neonatal jaundice were more likely to stay longer at the NICU. While those with birth weight between 1500-2499grams
E-Health Implementation Challenges: A Comprehensive Review of Digital Healthcare in the United States
Authors: Mehta Anay , Da Silva Dias Lais , Espinal Mariana , Jillellamudi Ritvik , Mathew Ruby , Chauhan Ayush , Dhingra Karan , Verma Saloni
Published: September 2024

Interactions in the past involving healthcare have been carried out through conventional in-person methods. Due to modern issues and the growth of technology, the health sector has expanded to involve digital practices of healthcare, or e-health. E-health can be classified into several distinct subsidiaries (such as telehealth or electronic health records) serving as a potential solution to providing quality services around the world. Despite this, e-health comes with many challenges which can act as barriers of implementation and investment, which stifle its mass adoption which is so desperately needed, especially following the digital health growth resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Here we cover major challenges which come as a part of e-health investment and implementation worldwide, and how they have staggered or boosted the pursuit of more effective and efficient digital health practices. Centering our research focus on a specific region, in this case, the United States, makes real world setting statistics and investigations deeply addressed. In order to make the understanding of digital health artifacts in the United States easier, this article is a result of data collected from different sources that also mention other countries as well. We analyzed the global importance and effectiveness of e-health to later approach the challenges faced by the United States and give plausible initiatives to deal with such issues. Identifying this gap in the research of such a large and developing industry such as e-health is crucial to securing its future success in execution and adoption.
U.S. GOVERNMENT NATIONAL STANDARDS STRATEGY FOR CRITICAL AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES: SUMMARY OF PUBLIC INPUT INFORMING IMPLEMENTATION
Authors:   National Institute of Standards and Technology
Published: September 2024

This document summarizes 12 months of feedback collected across multiple stakeholder communities through multiple means of engagement, including formal consultations with federal advisory committees, listening sessions, a Request for Information (RFI), and stakeholder engagements. These efforts and engagements were conducted to (1) inform stakeholders on USG NSSCET objectives; (2) gather information regarding the status of the U.S. leadership in standards in CET area; and (3) encourage stakeholders to take action that aligns with the USG NSSCET objectives. This report serves to help disseminate the broad feedback with the standards community.