bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
SOSIALISASI PELAKSANAAN SADARI UPAYA DETEKSI DINI KANKER PAYUDARA
Authors: Fahriani Metha , Sari Ruri Maiseptya , Ramadhaniati Yuni
Published: July 2022

Background : Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in the world and is the most common cancer in women with an estimated 1.67 million new cancer cases diagnosed in 2012 (25% of all cancers). According to data from the World Health Organization (WHO), the incidence of cancer increased from 12.7 million cases in 2011 to 14.1 million cases in 2017, while the number of deaths increased from 7.6 million people in 2011 to 8.2 million in 2017. 2017 (WHO, 2018).The main problem with breast cancer is irregularity and it is rare to do a breast self-examination (BSE) correctly. The implementation of BSE activities for all women starts from the childbearing age, because 85% of breast abnormalities are actually discovered by the patient for the first time if there is no mass screening. Purpose : The purpose of this community service is to increase public knowledge, especially women of childbearing age about the importance of early detection of breast cancer through Breast Self-Examination (BSE). Method : The target of community service is 28 women of childbearing age in Kembang Mumpo Village, South Bengkulu Regency. This service begins with health socialization about the importance of doing Breast Self-Examination (BSE) using leaflets and booklets as well as direct presentation of the material, then continued with the practice of how to do BSE correctly. Result : The result of community service was an increase in knowledge by 69% from before socialization to after socialization was given. The final result after the practice of doing BSE. Conclusion: The conclusion is there is an increase in the knowledge and motivation of target women of childbearing age (WUS) to perform Breast Self-Examination (BSE). Where the target of WUS has begun to understand how important BSE behavior is as an early detection effort to prevent breast cancer, namely by continuing to live a healthy lifestyle and have a high awareness of doing BSE examinations
UPAYA PENCEGAHAN DAN PENGURANGAN RISIKO PENULARAN COVID-19 PADA KELOMPOK NELAYAN DI KELURAHAN MALABERO KOTA BENGKULU
Authors: Aprianti Rina , Rahmawati Ida , Sulistiyaningsih Dwi Putri , Giena Vike Pebri , Wulan Susilo , Hanifah Hanifah , Refoliza Gemala , Yestiani Oki
Published: July 2022

ABSTRAK

Latar Belakang: Belum adanya obat dan juga terapi yang sesuai untuk menurunkan angka suspositif Covid-19, WHO merekomendasikan kepada seluruh penduduk di dunia untuk dapat mewaspadai penyebaran Covid-19 dengan melakukan beberapa tindakan pencegahan seperti menjaga jarak, menggunakan masker, dan mencuci tangan. Sektor informal seperti kelompok nelayan pada daerah pesisir pantai berpotensi terjadi penyebaran virus Covid 19 dikarenakan beberapa aktifitas masyarakat setempat seperti pelelangan ikan, berlayar, serta berkumpul mebuat jala dan perahu. Tujuan: kegiatan ini bertujuan sebagai upaya pencegahan dan mengurangi risiko terpapar virus Covid-19. Metode: Metode yang digunakan dalam kegiatan pengabdian ini adalah pembagian masker dan penyuluhan kesehatan langsung pada masyarakat pesisir pantai khususnya kelompok nelayan. Masker yang diberikan adalah masker medis sekali pakai. Hasil: peran aktif para kelompok nelayan pada saat pelaksanaan kegiatan, tampak dari keinginan mereka menggunakan masker saat diberikan. Kesimpulan: diharapkan dengan dilaksanakan kegiatan ini dapat mengurangi penyebaran Covid-19 dan para kelompok nelayan lebih mematuhi protokol kesehatan yang ditetapkan oleh pemerintah demi pencegahan Covid-19.
Establishing Discriminating Factors in Educational Institutions: A Gender Perspective.
Authors: Chhatoi Biswajit Prasad , Kumari Itishree Gita , Sahoo Sharada Prasad
Published: July 2022

In our civic life, the social identity of women largely depends on gendered structuring and cultural underpinnings. The cruel reality is gender discrimination is still a pervasive concern for organizations, societies and nations. The quest for gender equality has become a global concern and an awakening field for policymakers. In this work, the authors have tried to identify the principal factors of gender discrimination in educational institutions in Odisha. The primary responses were collected through an online as well as a physical questionnaire from 193 respondents who participated in the study. The respondents are faculties of educational institutions offering professional and technical courses. The responses collected were subjected to exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). The results revealed that the five principal factors such as ‘Decision Making’, ‘Career Management’, ‘Workplace Rights’, ‘Pay & Benefits’ and ‘Leadership’ were validated in the context of educational institutions. This work is a novel approach to factors affecting gender discrimination in educational institutions.
Candidate’s physical attractiveness as a consequence in an election
Authors: Mwesigwa David , Obici Gilbert
Published: July 2022

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to deconstruct election results within the framework of candidate’s physical attractiveness. There is a mounting fear that modern-day political institutions are not presenting candidates with the social aptitude that they need to become successful in election processes. This deficiency has placed a growing burden on political parties to boost the victory of their candidates by making sure that the process of selecting candidates transforms into a rewarding time of political victory. In view of the countless contestations and proof of the dearth of social abilities in political parties, the emphasis of this article is on how political parties in Uganda can identify appealing candidates for the modern-day voter.

Methods: By means of a desk review technique, definitions are given as well as an earlier theory as a basis for a projected model of enhancing candidate victory.

Findings: The findings reveal that candidate’s physical attractiveness contributes positively towards the election outcome given that candidates that are physically less attractive are likely to score lower in an election.

Unique contribution of theory, practice and policy: The study suggests that to neglect the power of a candidate’s physical attractiveness in an election is comparable to surrendering election victory to the opponent. For effective application, political party leaderships should include the elements of physical attractiveness in their strategic plans when choosing candidates for the next election cycle.
PEMAHAMAN RAMBU DALAM MENGURANGI KECELAKAAN LALU LINTAS DI NGUTER
Authors: Aryani Dian Ayu
Published: July 2022

Kecelakaan lalu lintas yang merupakan permasalahan dari kegiatan transportasai sebenarnya adalah dampak yang terjadi dari adanya mobilitas transportasi. Keberadaan pusat keramaian menimbulkan hambatan samping, sehingga menyebabkan terganggunya arus lalu lintas yang dapat menyebabkan kecelakan lalu lintas. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di Jalan Provinsi Kabupaten Sukoharjo ruas jalan Sukoharjo  â€“  Nguter sepanjang 7,9 km. Untuk pengumpulan data skunder dilakukan di Satlantas Polres Sukoharjo yang terletak di Jl.  Jendral  Sudirman  No  68  Sukoharjo,  Kabupaten  Sukoharjo  dengan  subyek  penelitian adalah laporan tahunan kecelakaan lalu lintas jalan raya Polres Sukoharjo tahun 2017-  2019 dan  untuk  data  primer  dari  kuisioner  dengan  mengambil  sampel  300  responden.Hasil pengumpulan data serta penelitian diperoleh hasil faktor penyebab terjadinya kecelakaan lalu lintas didominasi oleh faktor kendaraan 54%, faktor jalan/cuaca 52% dan faktor manusia 52%. Rata-rata posisi kecelakaan lalu lintas diruas jalan Sukoharjo-Nguter pata tahun 2017 tabrak depan-depan sebanyak 11 korban, pada tahun 2018 tabrak depan-depan sebanyak 12 korban dan pada tahun 2019 tabrak depan-depan 18 korban.  Rata-rata kerugian material kecelakaan  lalu  lintas  diruas  jalan  Sukoharjo  -  Nguter  pada  tahun  2017  sebesar  Rp 42.050.000 sebanyak 27 korban luka ringan dan 7 korban meninggal dunia , pada tahun 2018  sebesar  Rp  42.850.00  sebanyak  36  korban  luka  ringan  dan  10  korban  meninggal dunia, pada tahun 2019 sebesar Rp 59,400.000 sebanyak 73 korban luka ringan dan 13 korban meninggal dunia
Pengabdian Penempatan Typografi Pada Majalah di Smk N Jenawi
Authors: Lukitasari Evelyne Henny
Published: July 2022

Majalah sekolah tidak bisa dilepaskan dari  ekstrakurikuler jurnalistik, terutama majalah sekolah yang menjadi sasarn utamnya adalah majalah sekolah SMK N Jenawi Karanganyar. Majalah sekolah memiliki layout yang berperan dalam menata letak elemenelemen visual yaitu, ilustrasi, typografi dan warna untuk membangun pesan atau informasi yang disampaikan. Hal yang paling sering digunakan adala h tipografi. Tipografi berperan penting  dalam  menyampaikan  informasi  dalam majalah  sekolah  terutama dalam  setiap artikel yang memiliki karakternya sendiri  mengenai isi informasi yang akan disampaikan. Oleh sebab itu perlu di adakan pelatihan, pembinaan dalam penemptan tipografi yang baik dalam setiap artikel majalah sekolah. Metode pelaksanaan pengabdian ini adalah dengan melakukan pelatihan, pendampingan pemilihan sampai penempatan tipografi dalam setiap artikel di mahalah sekolah SMK N jenawi Karanganyar.  Hasil dari pengabdian ini adalah terbentuknya  majalah  sekolah  SMK  N  Jenawi  yang  memiliki  pemilihan  dan  penmpatan tipografi yang telah sesuai dengan kaida h tipograf
Pelatihan Bahasa Inggris untuk Persiapan UTBK-SBMPTN 2020
Authors: Devi Anita Oktaviana Trisna , Rifai Dian Muhammad
Published: July 2022

Bahasa Inggris merupakan salah satu mata pelajaran wajib yang diberikan untuk siswa Sekolah Menengah Atas dan menjadi salah satu aspek yang dinilai dalam ujian masuk perguruan tinggi negeri. Selain itu, kemampuan berbahasa inggris secara lisan maupun tulisan juga menjadi aspek yang sangat dibutuhkan di dunia kerja. Pada umumnya, siswa sekolah merasa kesulitan belajar bahasa inggris karena tidak dapat menghafal grammar atau kosa kata dalam bahasa inggris. Selain itu, biaya kursus di lembaga pelatihan bahasa inggris juga relatif mahal. Hal ini akam memberikan rasa enggan bagi siswa untuk mau meningkatkan kemampuan bahasa inggris. Akibatnya, banyak siswa yang mendapat nilai jelek untuk aspek bahasa inggris. Lebih parah dari itu, siswa akan merasa enggan untuk mau berlatih bahasa inggris.

Pelatihan bahasa inggris yang dilaksanakan pada pengabdian ini mengusung cara yang menyenangkan dan mudah dipahami. Pelatihan dilaksanakan secara daring melalui Google meet. Pelatihan terdiri dari dua tahap yaitu penyampaian materi dan tryout online. Tahap penyampaian materi dilaksanakan untuk memberi bekal bagi peserta dalam memahami soal-soal UTBK-SBMPTN 2020. Soal yang diberikan biasanya berbentuk bacaan dan peserta diminta menjawab pertanyaan berdasarkan soal cerita. Tahap tryout online dilaksanakan untuk melihat sejauh mana peserta memahami materi yang diberikan. Selain itu, tahap ini juga digunakan sebagai latihan menjawab soal UTBK dengan batas waktu. 

Hasil yang diperoleh melalui pengabdian ini adalah bahwa beberapa peserta masih belum memahami strategi menjawab soal bacaan. Hal ini terlihat dari nilai tryout yang masih rendah. Solusi yang diberikan adalah mengikuti private pada sesi yang lain.
PELATIHAN KEAMANAN DAN KESELAMATAN DI DESTINASI WISATA SESUAI STANDAR NASIONAL MAUPUN INTERNASIONAL BAGI PENGELOLA PARIWISATA DI KABUPATEN SUKOHARJO
Authors: Prastowo Ichwan
Published: July 2022

Absrtact : Organizing Security and Safety training in tourist destinations, participants can understand security and safety both national and international standards, plan the right form of security and safety management in tourism destinations in general by adjusting the situation and conditions in tourism destinations, evaluate the extent to which security and safety practices are implemented. safety in tourism destinations, encouraging the sustainability of the application in tourist destinations. The training method provided is theory and practice adapted to the hotel area. The results obtained from participants can master the security and safety system of tourist areas, CCTV systems, fire extinguishing systems, and guest room security systems for home stay and hotel managers.
Deepening Student Poverty in the Covid-19 Pandemic: The Case of Sakarya University
Authors: YOLVERMEZ Bahar , KAYTAN Meryem
Published: July 2022

The Covid-19 pandemic has further internalized and deepened the existing poverty. The economic crisis created by Covid-19 made it difficult to meet the basic needs (food, drink, shelter, etc.), and one of the areas where the effects were felt the most was education. This process was tried to be overcome with various solution methods such as distance education, but students faced access problems due to lack of support and infrastructure or financial inadequacies. With the new normalization, university students who are trying to be self-sufficient with the transition to face-to-face education have also experienced serious difficulties in housing due to the cost of living, which is a result of Covid-19. The aim of the study is to reveal whether student poverty deepens in this process. Student poverty was measured through a questionnaire on 356 undergraduate students studying at various faculties of Sakarya University. The collected questionnaires were analyzed using the SPSS V24 program. As a result, it has been determined that student poverty deepens in the field of basic needs (food/eating) and education, and faces risks such as hunger and inability to access basic needs. In addition, it was observed that the students could not reach the meat-chicken-fish food group, which is in the luxury food group and important for development, and they skipped meals a few days a week or almost every day. In addition, it has been determined that psychosocial support is not easily accessible, distance education creates reluctance to participate in education, and students see their reluctance as an obstacle created by distance education.
Endless Time In Roman Art: Aion Personalization
Authors: TAVUKÇU Ali Yalçın
Published: July 2022

The concept of time in ancient Greek belief = Aion; It is a term used to express life span and eternal life. Within the concept of time, this concept, which expresses the duration of human life and the time and eternity before the beginning of everything, is not depicted in any kind of art until the Late Hellenistic period. Influenced by Egyptian and Persian beliefs, he was reflected in Greek art as a syncretic god. After this period, he began to be depicted as a human-shaped creature with the head of a lion and wings on his shoulders. He usually holds a scepter and a key in his hands with a snake entwined with him or his body. It has been a matter of debate to definitively consider these depictions as Aion. However, we come across depictions that we can define as Aion in the Roman Imperial Period. In almost all depictions, he is personified as a male figure with bushy and gray hair, old or young, usually holding the zodiac circle in one hand, as well as a globe, papyrus roll, and horn of fertility. The personification of Aion, which appeared in the art of this period, was used to propagate the eternity and eternality of the Empire.
Automated Door and Body Temperature Detect System for COVID Patients
Authors: Mrs. Chinna V Gowdar  , Shiney  , Chandhana N. D  , Navya G  , Kareeshma Begum
Published: July 2022

In view of current situation the COVID-19 is found all over the world.COVID-19 is a viral disease that is spread all over the world which has caused huge loss of the populations around the world. The virus mainly targets the respiratory organs like lungs. The spreading of this virus occurs when a healthy person comes in contact with air or surface which contains the droplets of infected persons sneeze, cough or breathe through hands. As a precautionary measure it is essential that we sanitize our hands regularly to protect ourselves from being affected by the virus. It is necessary to predict the symptoms of these viral diseases to know who is infected so as to not allow them at the public places. Hence usage of automatic hand sanitizing dispenser and temperature reading systems can prevent the spreading of viral disease. One of the initial symptoms is high body temperature; it is difficult to check temperature of each person who enters the public place. In the process of checking the temperature there may be a chance of being in contact with the person who has symptoms of this virus, hence an automatic body temperature system is presented to check the temperature of entering person at the entrance and then allow the person into the entering place if his temperature is within threshold limit. The person whose temperature is not within the threshold limit is not allowed to enter the public place. In this system an attempt is made to develop a prototype for Automatic Temperature Detect System to avoid spreading of COVID-19.
Volume and Cost of Longboard using AirCrete
Authors: Stimac Mira
Published: July 2022

This project utilizes integral calculus to find the volume of a longboard-style surfboard. The cost for using AirCrete as the material for the longboard will then be calculated. Due to the longboard's shape, the longboard is divided into four sections, and the volume of each is found. The final volume for the longboard with the measurements provided is approximately 3821 cubic inches. The cost of making the longboard out of AirCrete was then calculated by using ratios. The final cost for the longboard is $4.70.
IMPORTÂNCIA DA PROMOÇÃO DA SAÚDE MENTAL NA ATENÇÃO PRIMÁRIA
Authors: Souza Elen Cristina Pereira , Vargas Gabriel Rodrigues , Ferreira Gabrielly Rodrigues , Ramalho Larissa Correia , Ferreira Luyne Dantas , Pinto Wesley Matheus Guedes , Pereira Vandbergue Santos
Published: July 2022

O artigo abordará, de início, o que é saúde mental e como a atenção básica lida com os usuários que necessitam de atendimento psicossocial, principalmente o público infantojuvenil. Somado a isso, há critérios que mostram quais são as dificuldades que a APS (Atenção Primária à Saúde) tem em proporcionar o melhor atendimento aos pacientes, dentre eles o fato de que as UBS’s precisam melhorar sua Rede de Atenção Psicossocial (Raps), além de aperfeiçoar a base teórica dos profissionais. É necessário também preparar todos os níveis de atenção básica para melhor cuidar de quem necessite e conseguir fazer o acompanhamento dos usuários em tempo integral. Na análise citada cabe, também, entender a importância do apoio matricial, como peça fundamental na melhoria do atendimento multiprofissional e como as barreiras no acolhimento dos usuários do SUS ainda existem, principalmente no que tange o ambiente dos postos, o preparo das equipes PSF, sobrecarga dos profissionais, a alta demanda, essencialmente na pandemia do COVID – 19. Por fim, é importante salientar que mesmo com as dificuldades o Brasil ainda é capaz de se tornar um país promissor, propiciando, assim, um melhor atendimento psicossocial, dando auxílios mais individualizados com o intuito de reduzir estigmas pré-estabelecidos com quem é acometido por problemas mentais.
Kết quả thử nghiệm về khóa học trực tuyến quản lý điều trị tăng huyết áp và đái tháo đường cho cán bộ y tế xã
Authors: Đình Trần Văn , Thơ Nguyễn Thị Thi , Hiếu Lê Văn , Huy Phan Thành , Hà Nguyễn Thị Thu , Hà Tạ Ngọc , Thủy Nguyễn Thị Thanh , Ly Lê Thị Hương , Khuê Tạ Minh , Trường Lại Đức , Hồng Dương Thị
Published: July 2022

Mục tiêu của nghiên cứu này nhằm đánh giá sự phù hợp và khả năng áp dụng của khóa học trực tuyến về quản lý điều trị (QLĐT) tăng huyết áp (THA) và đái tháo đường (ĐTĐ) cho cán bộ y tế tại tuyến xã, áp dụng phương pháp mô tả cắt ngang, kết hợp định lượng với định tính. Khóa học trực tuyến được gửi tới8 cán bộ y tế thuộc 4 trạm y tế, 1 cán bộ quản lý, 2 cán bộ chuyên trách về QLĐT THA và ĐTĐ của tỉnh Bắc Giang. Sau khi tự học xong toàn bộ nội dung bài học, cán bộ y tế trả lời phiếu lượng giá và tham gia thảo luận nhóm hoặc phỏng vấn sâu. Kết quả đánh giá cho thấy khóa học trực tuyến QLĐT THA và ĐTĐ là khóa học phù hợp trong đào tạo cho cán bộ y tế xã nhằm nâng cao và củng cố kiến thức QLĐT THA và ĐTĐ. Các bài giảng được chấm điểm cao, trung bình trên 4 điểm (trong tổng số 5 điểm) cho hầu hết các tiêu chí về nội dung, về trình bày, về hình ảnh/thời lượng, và kiến thức thu được. Các bài giảng bám sát với hướng dẫn chuẩn của Bộ Y tế ban hành mới nhất, đồng thời được giảng dạy, trình bày phù hợp cho cán bộ y tế tuyến xã. Các chức năng của cổng học tập trực tuyến đa dạng, giúp người học và người dạy có thể theo dõi tiến trình học tập của học viên. Kết quả thử nghiệm đã cho thấy khóa học trực tuyến QLĐT THA và ĐTĐ là phù hợp trong đào tạo cho cán bộ y tế làm công tác QLĐT THA và ĐTĐ tại các trạm y tế.
Thực trạng tham gia và sử dụng thẻ bảo hiểm y tế hộ gia đình tại thành phố Gia Nghĩa, tỉnh Đắk Nông, 2017 - 2019
Authors: Hậu Phạm Văn , Hương Trần Thị Lan , Liễu Võ Thị Ái
Published: July 2022

Nghiên cứu nhằm mô tả thực trạng tham gia và khám chữa bệnh sử dụng bảo hiểm y tế hộ gia đình tại thành phố Gia Nghĩa, tỉnh Đắk Nông từ năm 2017 đến 2019 bằng phương pháp trích xuất và phân tích số liệu từ hệ thống cơ sở dữ liệu của Bảo hiểm Xã hội tỉnh Đắk Nông. Kết quả cho thấy trung bình số ngườitham gia thẻ bảo hiểm y tế hộ gia đình tăng theo thời gian và chiếm 19,3% tổng số người tham gia bảohiểm y tế. Nữ giới tham gia bảo hiểm y tế hộ gia đình nhiều hơn nam giới có ý nghĩa thống kê và tuổi >60 chiếm 12,6%. Số liệu về khám chữa bệnh có sử dụng thẻ bảo hiểm y tế hộ gia đình tại Bệnh viện Đakhoa Đắk Nông ghi nhận những bệnh hàng đầu là các bệnh mãn tính hay bệnh thường tái phát cần khám định kỳ như tăng huyết áp, đái tháo đường týp 2. Nhóm > 60 tuổi đi khám bệnh sử dụng bảo hiểm y tế hộ gia đình chiếm tỷ lệ 16,3%. Tham gia bảo hiểm y tế hộ gia đình hiện còn mang tính lợi cho cá nhân nhiều hơn. Nâng cao truyền thông để cộng đồng hiểu ý nghĩa quan trọng của bảo hiểm y tế là một thành phần của chính sách an sinh xã hội quốc gia.
Reducing cases of gender based violence in Mashonaland Central province : Zimbabwe
Authors:   , Katembo Alima
Published: July 2022

This study examines gender based violence in a mining community and uses the case study of Trojan Nickel Mine in Mashonaland Central Province of Zimbabwe. Studies have shown that Mashonaland Central has the highest incidence rate of gender based violence in Zimbabwe. Mining communities are more susceptible to incidences of gender based violence because of their cultural heterogeneity which engender and generate conflict. The research examines gender based violence within the confines of several theories and conceptual frameworks such as social-learning theory, sex-role theory and ecological framework. It reveals that no factor can be singled out as the cause of gender based violence, but argues that patriarchy whose norms are embedded through culture contributes the most in constructing attitudes and perceptions which legitimize gender based violence. The study also identifies religious practices and the environment as playing key roles in encouraging gender based violence. The study in the end constructs an intervention model based on the ‘catch them young theory’ where young boys were trained on non-violent strategies of reducing gender based violence. This is against the background that men play an influential role in communities as decision makers and policy makers. This intervention targeted changing the behavior and attitude of boys over women and girls.
Assessing customer service in the Malawian public postal service
Authors:   , Msosa Steven Kayambazinthu
Published: July 2022

Achieving customer satisfaction has been the goal of every organisation. In recent times, the postal business world over has experienced a sharp decline in the volume of mail due to more efficient alternative channels of communication. The dwindling volumes of mail have necessitated that public postal operators diversify into financial services as one way of generating more revenue. The Malawi Posts Corporation (MPC) is faced with challenges ranging from cash scarcity, increasing competition from banks and other financial services players like mobile phone companies. At the same time, the customer in the modern age is well informed and demanding high quality service. As such, the MPC needs to ensure that customers remain satisfied with the quality standards being delivered in its network. The importance of achieving service quality and satisfaction are enormous. High quality service and customer satisfaction are tools for competitiveness, productivity and profitability. The aim of this study is to analyse service quality in the Malawian public postal service. A modified SERVPERF questionnaire was used to assess customers’ perception of service quality, customer satisfaction and customer loyalty. The service quality dimensions of tangibles, reliability, empathy, assurance and responsiveness were used to evaluate customers’ perception of service quality. The 400 respondents were selected using convenience sampling and the eight Post Offices where this research was conducted were selected using purposive or judgemental sampling. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyse data. Spearman rho was used to ascertain the relationship between variables. Man-Whitney and Kruskal-Wallis tests were used to compare differences between two independent variables. The findings of this study show that customers’ perception of service quality was generally good across all the five service quality dimensions and that all the dimensions of service quality have a positive relationship with customer satisfaction. In addition, the relationship between customer satisfaction and customer loyalty was found to be positive and significant. Recommendations are made in respect of improving the service quality dimensions because they have a direct impact on customer satisfaction which in turn affects customer loyalty.
Factors influencing the career progression of women in higher education : the case of the Durban University of Technology
Authors:   , Awung Mabel
Published: July 2022

This study aimed to investigate the factors influencing the career progression of women in higher education in general and South Africa in particular, using the case study of the Durban University of Technology. Recent research has shown that even though women have made some progress as compared to where they were twenty years ago, the progress of women has proven to be resistant to change in terms of higher level and rewarding positions (Turner 2012; Hofmeyr and Mzobe 2012; Botool and Sajid 2013; Mouley, 2013). According to Boushey and Farrell (2013:6), this lack of progress results from a lack of flexibility and unpredictable scheduling at the workplace. Others argue that career interruption for childbirth and rearing; domestic responsibilities; gender parities at the work place; organizational structures; and policies that do not meet the needs of female employees affect career progress (Wallace and Smith 2011:3 and Tsoka 2010:6). The purpose of the study was, therefore, to examine the nature of the progress of women in higher education, and to identify factors influencing their progress. The study was conducted at the Durban University of Technology with a sample of 250 women from academic and administrative units the stratified random sampling technique was used, in which the target population at the DUT was grouped into different strata, and then the sample elements were selected from each of the groups. The study used both quantitative and qualitative research designs (mixed method), whereby self-administered questionnaires were used to collect the data. The questionnaire consisted of open-ended and closed ended questions. The closed- ended questions were quantitative, while the open ended questions were qualitative. The closed-ended responses were then analysed using SPSS, while the open ended responses used the inductive approach to highlight the factors influencing the career progression of women in higher education, thereby leading to recommendations on policies which would enhance career progression of women in higher education. The findings of the research revealed that women are still underrepresented in higher. It was recommended that management should improve working conditions for women and ensure that the effective monitoring and evaluation of the various policies in place.
The role of internal communication in the transition process at the Durban University of Technology (DUT)
Authors:   , Govender Vaneshree
Published: July 2022

The Southern African Higher Education system in the post-apartheid period had to respond to the various discriminatory practices that existed during the apartheid era. This entailed responding to inequalities in the education system at various levels. As far as higher education was concerned there was a need to serve society based on the principles of equality, equity and inclusivity. One such response was to merge higher education institutions such as ML Sultan Technikon and Technikon Natal to form the Durban Institute of Technology now referred to as the Durban University of Technology (DUT). The merger process revealed numerous challenges one of which was the human resource issue that underpinned the merger of staff between the two technikons which differed in practice. The rationale for this study was that staff at DUT were experiencing alienation; mistrust and a lack of shared purpose. The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of internal communication in the transition process of the merger at the DUT. The objectives were to examine existing organisational communication tools; to evaluate staff perceptions of the current methods of communication utilised in the internal communication process; and to determine how internal communication has contributed to the transition process. The study used a quantitative research method; this enabled an evaluation of the role of internal communication in a higher education setting during a transition process. The sample population was 400 administrative and academic staff from across the seven campuses. Staff were assessed via a survey questionnaire. The data was analyzed using SPSS. The study found that living and coping with change in the work environment is a fact of life for organisations and individuals. The success of any change programme depends on the organisation’s ability to communicate effectively with its employees; therefore internal communication plays a pivotal role in any change programme. Staff at the DUT had limited communication from Management during the change phase. They were of the opinion that effective internal communication could improve productivity in the workforce.
Public relations practices within selected public hospitals in KwaZulu-Natal
Authors:   , Nxumalo Goodhope Singabakho
Published: July 2022

In South Africa, the media coverage and the general perceptions of the public about public hospitals have been pervasively negative and this has resulted in the overshadowing of the good work being done in hospitals. In an effort to overcome these negative perceptions, the Kwazulu-Natal Department of Health has introduced the practice of public relations in public hospitals since 2001. This effort is in line with the National Health Act 2004 (Act No 61 of 2003). The act is described by the Health Systems Trust to rest heavily on the Constitution which, amongst other things, requires the State to take reasonable legislative and other measures to progressively achieve the right of access to health care services, and reproductive health care, within its available resources. The rationale behind the introduction of public relations was that, by managing and influencing the public’s perceptions, public relations professionals in public hospitals would initiate a sequence of behaviours that would contribute towards the achievement of the hospitals’ objectives. However, are relevant stakeholders aware of the presence, the role and the functions of public relations in public hospitals? Based on the above, this study seeks to evaluate public relations practices within selected public hospitals in Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa. The study is qualitative, cross-sectional and descriptive in nature. Data will be collected through observation, questionnaires and interviews. The findings revealed that a lot more needs to be done by both the Department of Health in KwaZulu-Natal and hospital CEOs in order to benefit greatly from the practice of public relations in public hospitals as public relations practitioners are under-utilized. Issues of budget constraints, lack of public relations understanding by hospital CEOs are some of the factors impacting negatively the function of public relations in hospitals. It is more of a technical role that public relations practitioners play in public hospitals. This study came to the realisation that not enough attention is given to the practice of public relations in public hospitals. One of the major recommendations is that public relations practitioners should participate in the strategic management processes and be part of the planning process and they should use public relations strategies to build harmony between the hospital and all its external and internal publics. For public hospitals to realise the need and value from the function of public relations, they have to appreciate that the practice of public relations has grown over the years and they have to employ effective public relations practitioners in order to accomplish their goals.
Mind the Gap: Navigating Transitions in Life with Mindfulness
Authors: McGuire Beverley
Published: July 2022

Mind the Gap encourages you to be mindful of that gap that takes place in various transitions in life: when you go away to college, travel to a foreign country, move to a new city, or start a new job. Until you start to feel at home in your new environment, you must negotiate feelings of discomfort. Mindfulness draws attention to your experience of transition, enabling you to cultivate an embodied presence, receptivity, and awareness of whatever arises in yourself and your surroundings, without judging or rejecting your experience. All too often, when we feel uncomfortable or unsettled, we immediately want to alleviate our feelings of discomfort by seeking comfort or distraction. When we do this, we rob ourselves of the opportunity to grow and develop in new ways.    This book shows how attending to change, ambiguity, and discomfort can help you manage transitions that you will inevitably face in your life. You will learn how to be mindful of your breath, body, feelings, emotions, and thoughts, as well as how you might cultivate kindness, compassion, joy, and spaciousness in your life and relationships with others. By developing the core ability to attend to what you do, what you think, and what you say, you can enhance your own well-being as well as your relationships with others.
OVERVIEW OF PLANNING AND UTILIZATION OF VILLAGE FUNDS IN THE HEALTH SECTOR IN REDUCING STUNTING IN ACEH JAYA DISTRIC
Authors: Lisma Wida , Ertika Yenny
Published: July 2022

Based on EPGBM data through SKPK Sekber Bangraja, aceh jaya stunting presentation data which is at 25.5%, this percentage is quite high with the total population and target children around 8000 children. To prevent and handle cases of stunting malnutrition in Aceh Jaya Regency, the first step of skpk Sekber Bangraja was carried out through the action of 1 stunting addiction. Prevention of stunting reduction in Aceh Jaya Regency is implemented through posyandu activities in each village with cooperation between village cadres, nutrition officers, village midwives and posyandu cadres. This study uses a qualitative descriptive method, with skunder data from the results of analyzing problems related to the effectiveness of preventing stunting reduction in Aceh Jaya district. The results of this study, in the implementation of stunting reduction are SKPK Sekber Bangraja and especially DPMPKB, Dinas Kesehatan, BPKK, Bappeda, Disdukcapil and Dinas Sosial, to prevent stunting reduction in Aceh Jaya Regency, therefore SKPK is involved in carrying out activities for the prevention and reduction of stunting in locus villages so that the integration among the SKPK involved can produce maximum output in accelerating the reduction of stunting rates.
Machine Vision based Intelligent Breast Cancer Detection
Authors: Yasir Nof , Anwar Shahzad , Khan Muhammad Tahir
Published: July 2022

Artificial intelligence, especially deep learning, has sparked a great deal of interest in bioinformatics, particularly complications in clinical imaging. It has achieved great success by helping the CAD system achieve high-precision results. Despite this, detecting breast cancer on mammography images is still considered a critical challenge. The work aims to decrease FPR and FNR and increase the value of MCC. To achieve this goal, two state-of-the-art object detection models are used, YOLOv5 and Mask RCNN.YOLOv5 detects and classifies the mass as benign or malignant. Due to the spatial limitations of YOLOV5, the original model is modified to achieve the desired results. Mask RCNN detects the edges of tumours invading the breast parenchyma and also detects the size of the tumours. The size of the tumours defines the stage of cancer.  The model was trained on the INbreast dataset with YOLOv5+Mask RCNN. The performance of the proposed model was evaluated compared to the original version of YOLOv5. The proposed technique achieves higher performance with a lower False-positive rate of 0.05 and False-negative rate of 0.03 and a high MCC value of 92.02%. The experiments performed show that the accuracy of YOLOv5 in combination with Mask RCNN is 0.06 higher than that of YOLOv5 alone. Additionally, this work could help determine the patient's prognosis and allow physicians to be more accurate and predictable at early-stage breast cancer detection.
Temporal Effects of Thermal Stresses on Solid Dielectric Materials under Diverse Voltage Conditions
Authors: Khan Saadat Ullah , Rafiq Muhammad , Imdad Kashif
Published: July 2022

Dielectric materials are an essential part of the power system and their healthy condition is necessary for the stable system operation. Thermal stresses occurring due to faults have adverse effects on the life of insulating materials. To assess the effects of thermal stresses on the life of solid dielectric materials, this work attempts to investigate the effects of thermal stresses on their various parameters such as dielectric strength, thermal conductivity, breakdown time, etc. Effects on these parameters are assessed at different temperatures and time periods using constant and variable alternating current voltage sources. Simulations are performed in COMSOL Multiphysics 5.6. It was found that high temperature due to thermal stresses affects polymer structure, density, length, thermal conductivity, and breakdown strength of insulating materials. Results show that thermal conductivity increases by increasing time and temperature. Results of the study can be valuable for power system operators for the life assessment of field insulators.
Robust Aircraft Performance using Hypersurface Gain Scheduling LQI Controller for Supermaneuverable Aircraft
Authors: Hassan Muhammad Uzair , Ali Ahsan
Published: July 2022

A new approach to cater abrupt gain switching at boundaries of steady-state trim points in Conventional Gain Scheduling (CGS) applied to aircraft flight control applications. The primary purpose of this research is to improve the stability properties of a supermaneuverable aircraft during different mission task of flight envelope, controlled using a gain scheduled approach. An output feedback based on Linear Quadratic Integral (LQI) controller is proposed which is able to guarantee stability and performance of the required task of the entire flight envelope. The results are demonstrated using comparison of pilot control maneuvers using CGS with proposed scheduling scheme for angular rates control by keeping states and control input contraints under consideration.
Assess, Adapt, & Innovate: An Effort to Ensure Sustainability of Medical Student-led Community Engagement during the COVID-19 Situation in Indonesia
Authors: Chandra Angelina Patricia , Kristi Triastari Stella , Aurelia Shafira , Athif Zhafir Asyura Muhammad Mikhail
Published: July 2022

The Tri Dharma Perguruan Tinggi or The Three Pillars of Higher Education is a common principle attached to university students in Indonesia. Out of the three, giving back to the community resonates greatly with medical students, especially when aligned with the Hippocratic Oath. Although, since the COVID-19 pandemic started, students pondered how such face-to-face limitations could be deterred to still give back to the society. This experience tells a brief recount of creative efforts made by students from the faculty of medicine, Universitas Indonesia (FMUI) in finding ways to empower the community in such drastic times. Kampung Lio is a village directly taken care of by the faculty. Before the pandemic, efforts made to develop the community include conducting free general checkups and health assessments which is later used as baseline data for our community development program. Efforts to continue development during COVID-19 utilized many different virtual mediums in conducting online-based events. Health promotion was conducted using e-booklets sent via WhatsApp groups filled by the villagers from Kampung Lio.Telehealth also played a huge role in our intervention, as we succeeded in conducting a hybrid intervention - combining remote painting classes while calling and providing an ear for them to listen. Despite intervention still being possible, a proper assessment of the community’s ability to utilize such online platforms is recommended before execution. Furthermore, to maximize engagement with the community, building a good rapport is necessary which could be achieved through small interactions prior to the intervention even through online means.
El rescate de la mirada del testigo. La “fotografía testimonial” como forma de exposición del trauma del Holocausto
Authors: Cuenca Cora
Published: July 2022

En este artículo proponemos una reflexión en torno a las posibilidades representacionales del sufrimiento que el Holocausto trajo consigo, partiendo del argumento de que, tras la Shoah, se produjo en las sociedades occidentales una ruptura con los dispositivos tradicionales (artísticos) de exposición de los afectos. El dolor causado por el exterminio era tal que se había quedado enquistado, causando un trauma que degeneró en una crisis de representaciones. Sin embargo, ante esa supuesta incapacidad del arte (en un sentido normativo o “estetizante”), surgieron otras formas de dar salida al sufrimiento. Una de ellas fue el testimonio, el relato de la experiencia individual de los supervivientes, que buscaba impedir la repetición de la barbarie. Argumentamos que existe, además, un tipo de fotografía, a la que hemos llamado “testimonial”-frente a la “artístico-propagandística” y la “circunstancial”- que constituye la forma más honesta de representación/exposición del trauma. Un ejemplo claro de esta “imagen testimonial”, alejada de la concepción de la fotografía como arte, lo constituyen las instantáneas tomadas en Auschwitz-Birkenau en agosto de 1944 por un grupo de prisioneros que formaban parte de la resistencia judía. A través de los conceptos barthesianos de studium y punctum, y sin perder de vista el concepto de “memoria ejemplar” de Todorov, analizamos las imágenes para probar que, al igual que los testimonios, implican una subordinación del deseo de producir un objeto estético a la necesidad de mostrar -aunque ello supusiese jugarse la vida- lo que estaba ocurriendo en los campos, y, por ende, a detener la masacre.
El Legado de Juan Negrín López
Authors: Negrín Fetter Carmen , Medina Jiménez José
Published: July 2022

Este artículo narra las vicisitudes de una documentación histórica inaccesible a la memoria colectiva de España desde 1945. Lo hace, desde la memoria de quien compartió su niñez con el protagonista y, luego, conservó y protegió su Legado. Lo completa la itinerancia, custodia, dispersión, reunificación, conservación y disponibilidad actual del Legado de Juan Negrín López, Las Palmas 1892- París 1956, relevante personalidad de la Ciencia, la Enseñanza de la Medicina y de la Política española de la primera mitad del pasado siglo XX, La Edad de Plata.
La memoria de los afectados por casos de 'bebés robados' en la Web. El archivo audiovisual de la asociación Bebés Robados Aragón
Authors: Mancho-Iglesia Ana , Marta-Lazo Carmen , Iniesta-Alemán Isabel , Segura-Anaya Ana
Published: July 2022

En esta investigación presentamos un proyecto digital que recopila la memoria de las personas que, o bien fueron víctimas, o bien sospechan haber sido víctimas de sustracciones de menores sucedidas en España desde la Guerra Civil, hasta principios de los años 90, más conocidas como la trama de los `bebés robados´. Para ello hemos recuperado la metodología de la historia oral ya que como señala Vilanova (1998), las fuentes orales pueden ayudar a la exploración de los silencios mayoritarios y explicar el porqué eso ocurre. La recuperación de la memoria de los afectados ha ido acompañada de los estudios históricos en un diálogo permanente entre memoria e historia. La participación de las asociaciones de recuperación de la memoria histórica ha sido clave para su realización.
El desastre de Annual a través del Expediente Picasso y de la Comisión de Responsabilidades del Congreso
Authors: De Madariaga Álvarez-Prida María Rosa
Published: July 2022

Este artículo trata del desastre de Annual, con los precedentes de Dahar Abarran e Igueriben, y el subsiguiente desmoronamiento de todos los puestos militares de la región oriental del Protectorado español en Marruecos. Asimismo, el artículo analiza, a través del “Expediente Picasso” las causas de esta catástrofe militar.
1979: año huelga. ¿Una conflictividad defensiva?
Authors: Gimeno i Igual Joan
Published: July 2022

El presente artículo se aproxima a la intensa conflictividad laboral experimentada durante 1979. Un movimiento huelgístico enmarcado por el proceso de cambio político y el agravamiento de la crisis del petróleo que terminaría por golpear con dureza a la economía española. Contrariamente a lo que se ha mantenido hasta el momento, esta contribución trata de reinterpretar el sentido de aquella intensa movilización, cuestionando su carácter eminentemente defensivo a través del análisis cuantitativo y el método histórico.
¡A LA HUELGA! Conflictos laborales y marcos políticos en España. Del Tardofranquismo a la Democracia
Authors: Vega García Rubén , González Pérez Héztor
Published: July 2022

Planteamos un análisis de las complejas relaciones entre conflictividad laboral y contextos políticos. En sus postrimerías, la dictadura franquista generaba y enquistaba conflictos, confiriéndoles una inevitable dimensión política. La Transición fue una vía para el pacto social y ello representaba una rebaja de la carga política de la conflictividad laboral o bien le confería otro sentido. La crisis económica creaba urgencias que la dictadura no podía resolver, pero la democracia sí, gracias a la neutralización del contenido político de los conflictos laborales. La contestación obrera en los convulsos años de la reconversión industrial alcanzó episodios de considerable virulencia, pero carecía de efectos políticamente desestabilizadores. Un ciclo de huelgas generales convocadas en el final de los ochenta y comienzo de los noventa, convirtió a los sindicatos en actores de primera magnitud en la definición de las políticas sociales, antes de que su fuerza entrase en claro retroceso en los años siguientes. Aparte del contexto general, es el momento político el que da significado a la movilización social