bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT, SELF-EFFICACY, SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING AND STUDENTS’ ATTITUDE TOWARDS SCIENCE: A PATH ANALYSIS
Authors: Clemente Rustom P. , Ado Neil Ryan B.
Published: August 2024

This quantitative research study determined the causal relationship of interconnected variables particularly, parental involvement, self-efficacy, self-directed learning and attitude towards science. A descriptive-correlational research design was employed with path analysis in the treatment of data. Two hundred sixty-three grade 10 students of the secondary schools in Banaybanay Distict were selected as respondents through stratified random sampling technique. The study used four adapted research instruments to measure the variables, namely: Parental Involvement Mechanisms Measurement, Self-Efficacy Questionnaire for Children (SEQ-C), Self-Directed Learning Instrument (SDLI) and Attitude Towards Science Inventory Survey (ATSI). Mean, Pearson Product Moment Correlation, Multiple Regression Analysis and Path Analysis were applied to treat the data. The results showed that students’ parental involvement is evident while both students’ self-directed learning and self-efficacy were manifested and students’ positive attitude towards science is evident. Among the independent variables, only the self-directed learning is statistically significant predictor of students’ attitude towards science. Furthermore, the best fit model indicates that self-directed learning and self-efficacy have significant effect to attitude towards science. While, parental involvement and self-efficacy have significant influence to attitude towards science through self-directed learning. Moreover, parental involvement also has significant effect to attitude towards science through self-efficacy. This study suggests that students should enhance their self-directed learning abilities as this foster positive attitude towards science. It is further recommended to recognize the interconnectedness of self-directed learning, self-efficacy, and parental involvement to maximize their combined impact on students' attitudes towards Science.
Surgical Treatment of Impalement Injury to the Right Lower Eyelid and Eye Following Explosion of Sharpening Stone
Authors: Elimian Hilary Oguekhian , Osho Philip Onimisi
Published: August 2024

Trauma to the eye is a common sight threatening event. This range from minor trauma to loss of vision from severe structural damage resulting from the injuries. This study is aimed at sharing our experience in the removal of a massive foreign body lodged in the eye after failed attempt at removal. A 48 year old welder who presented with complains of a piece of sharpening stone in his eyes and poor vision of 7 day duration. He was working with a sharpening stone in his iron fabrication industry when the filing stone exploded. A piece of the stone got stuck in the eyes. Examination showed swelling of the right lower eyelid with ecchymosis. There was a scar on the right nasolabial region with a piece of the dark foreign body protruding through the palpebral conjunctiva of the right lower eyelid. There was cornea laceration. Via an inverted ‘L’ incision a triangular shaped foreign body measuring 2.5 cm by 2.5cm by 2cm was extracted. Wound was closed in layers and subsequent glass rodding done to prevent symblepharon. The inverted ‘L’ shaped incision offered an adequate access to extract a large foreign body from the eye.
School Expansion and Performances of Public High Schools in the Province of Laguna
Authors: Andal Gerardo M.
Published: August 2024

The Philippine education system faces major challenges post-pandemic despite implementing the K-12 program, including inadequate facilities, financial burdens, and teacher conduct, all of which impact student outcomes. Addressing high dropout rates and literacy disparities requires comprehensive strategies, with educators and policymakers playing crucial roles in improving educational opportunities. This research examines the relationship between school expansion initiatives and academic performance in Laguna’s public high schools through mixed-methods research. It combines quantitative data from surveys with qualitative insights from interviews and observations to understand how school expansion affects academic performance. Findings indicate fluctuating student enrollment patterns driven by demographic, economic, and policy factors. To address these challenges, the study recommends strategies such as child mapping, the use of ICT, and diversified learning approaches. These initiatives aim to create a more inclusive and effective educational environment, addressing students’ evolving needs. The analysis reveals a strong positive correlation between school expansion initiatives and improved performance, showing that investments in infrastructure and innovative practices enhance key performance dimensions such as access, efficiency, quality, and relevance. The research underscores the importance of continuous investment in school expansion to improve educational outcomes, highlighting the need for sustained commitment from educators and policymakers. This commitment is essential to ensure all students receive high-quality education, ultimately leading to improved academic performance and greater educational opportunities across the Philippines.
Effect of Social Security Funds on Benefits Provision to Injured Employees in Private Companies: A Case Study of Workers Compensation Fund Temeke District – Dar Es Salaam Region
Authors: Assey Leticia , Twamzihirwa Daudi
Published: August 2024

This study was taken to clearly understand a previously clumsy picture of the effect of social security funds on benefits provision to injured employees in private companies; a case study of worker’s compensation funds particularly in Temeke District, Dar es Salaam region. The study adopted a descriptive research design and the key data collection tools were questionnaires and interviews for primary data. Moreover, a quantitative research approach was adopted entailing quantitative data. A total of 158 sampled respondents from private companies in Temeke were used to provide quantitative data while 8 WCF personnel were interviewed. According to the findings, employee awareness and financial benefits had an insignificant effect on injured employee’s well-being while medical benefits had a positive and significant impact on employee’s well-being. Therefore, the study concludes that employee awareness and WCF financial benefits positively but insignificantly improve injured employees’ well-being but medical benefits significantly and positively improve injured employees’ well-being. The study, thus recommends that more awareness campaigns are carried out to make sure there is a high level of awareness of the benefits offered by WCF. Also, the WCF should consider increasing the level of financial benefits to injured employees. Moreover, the WCF should also consider expanding the scope of medical benefits to cover all the work-related injuries employees get.
Investigation of the Relationship between Personality Traits of Intensive Care Nurses and Their Attitudes and Behaviours towards End-of-life Care
Authors: Demir Fırat , Polat Dünya Cansu , Özkan İlknur
Published: August 2024

Introduction: End-of-life care is often provided by nurses in intensive care units, and enhancing the quality of patient care largely depends on personality traits.
Aim: The study aimed to investigate the associations between the attitudes and practices of intensive care nurses toward end-of-life care and their personality traits.
Method: This cross-sectional study involved 201 intensive care nurses. The Ten-item Personality Inventory and the Attitudes and Behaviors Towards End-of-Life Care Scale were used. Regression analysis and the independent samples t-test were used to analyze the data.
Results: The nurses' average age was 29.90 ± 4.64 years. The highest-scoring personality traits were extroverted and willing, sympathetic and warm, and reliable and self-disciplined. Age was significantly associated with agreeableness (p = 0.043). Emotional stability scores were lower for nurses in anesthesia and reanimation units compared to other units (p = 0.004). The duration of working in the intensive care unit was inversely connected with extraversion (p = 0.023). The mean overall score for attitudes and behaviors about end-of-life care was 56.29 ± 5.62. No significant correlation was found between personality traits and the Attitudes and Behaviors towards the End-of-Life Care Scale.
Conclusion: Age, the type of intensive care unit, and years of experience were associated with certain personality traits among nurses. Yet, no statistically significant correlation was discovered between personality characteristics, beliefs, and practices around end-of-life care
“Before Our Lord like a blank canvas before a painter”: The Cult of the Cor Iesu and Its Flemish Emblematic Origins
Authors: Melon Walter
Published: August 2024

When Pompeo Batoni, mindful of the mystic visions of Marguerite Marie Alacoque, painted his renowned Sacred Heart of Jesus (1765–1767), he like her was engaging with a meditative visual theme that the Society of Jesus had already codified by the 1640s. This essay examines several key Jesuit and Jesuit-inspired Flemish emblem books, asking how and to what ends they visualize the mimetic-affective relationship between the Lord’s heart and the votary’s. These books present the Sacred Heart and the spiritual exercises attached to it as the highest form of image-based prayer directed at uniting the exercitant with Christ. Jesuit emblematists treat spiritual conformation as a pictorial process, and concomitantly they construe exercitants as skilled artisans whose expert manipulation of various materials secures the Lord’s likeness in their hearts.
Rembrandt’s Standard Bearer: On Costume, Comedy, and Self-Portrayal, circa 1627–1637
Authors: Sluijter Eric Jan
Published: August 2024

At the acquisition of Rembrandt van Rijn’s The Standard Bearer (1636), the Rijksmuseum and the Dutch government presented the subject of the painting as a symbol of the heroic fight against the Spanish, decisive for the birth of the independent Netherlands, and as an image of the strength and courage of civic guard companies and the intrepidity of the standard bearer. This article argues that Rembrandt instead presented himself provocatively as a comedian-painter, satirizing the image of the conceited standard bearer, well-known from both reality and comic roles in contemporary theater. Simultaneously, Rembrandt displays an unrivaled virtuoso handling in competition with the admired Frans Hals.
Musculoskeletal involvement in systemic sclerosis
Authors: Wielosz Ewa , Hyła Marcin Grzegorz
Published: August 2024

Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a multi-organ, systemic connective tissue disease, which affects the lungs, heart, gastrointestinal tract, kidneys, skin, and musculoskeletal system. Musculoske­letal involvement is observed in 40–90% of patients with SSc. During the disease, any structure of the musculoskeletal system, such as bones, joints, tendon sheaths, tendons, and muscles, may be affected. The most common symptoms include joint pain, arthritis, tendinitis leading to tendon rupture, acro-osteolysis, calcinosis, myalgia, and myositis. Osteo-articular complications and changes in the soft tissues of the hand lead to finger contracture, which causes deterioration of the patients’ quality of life and disability. To sum up, a more detailed understanding of the aetiology leading to progressive changes in the musculoskeletal system may contribute to the introduction of new therapeutic options, and thus improve the quality of life and reduce disability in patients with SSc.
Pemberian Literasi dan Motivasi Terhadap Santri Layar Dakwah Dalam Melanjutkan Studi Perguruan Tinggi
Authors: Siregar Mhd. Fuad Zaini
Published: August 2024

Tujuan pengabdian ini untuk memberikan sumbangsi pengetahuan dan motivasi terhadap santri Layar Dakwah yang ada dikota Medan. Mengingat akan pentingnya perhatian khusus bagi para siswa yang ingin melanjutkan ke jenjang perguruan tinggi. Kegiatan ini merupakan kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat dengan empat tahapan kegiatan (1) Pengenalan, (2) Pengenalan Universitas dan Prgram Studi, (3) Memberikan Literasi dan motivasi terhadap santri, (4) Tanya Jawab dan Diskusi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa santri yang ada di Layar Dakwah antusias untuk melanjutkan ke jenjang perguruan tinggi. Santri layar dakwah termotivasi dikarenakan kesadaran yang muncul dari diskusi-diskusi yang telah dilakukan. Selain itu para santri juga termotivasi dikarenakan cita-cita dan karir mereka yang menginginkan kehidupan yang baik dimasa yang akan datang.
The use of silt deposits of reclamation channels as a fertilizer, as a way of its utilization
Authors:   Belarusian State Order of the October Revolution and the Red Banner of Labor Agricultural Academy, Arganistova Zoya , Mazhayskiy Yuri , Chernikova Olga ,   Academy of Law and Management of the Federal Penitentiary Service
Published: August 2024

The influence of silt deposits of reclamation channels in combination with organic fertilizer was estimated by the linear growth and development of the pea-oat mixture, the timing of the onset of phenophases and yield. The best in terms of the dynamics of the development phases are the options with the introduction of 30 tons / ha of cattle manure, as well as a combined option with the use of cattle manure and silt in a ratio of 1:1. According to general indicators, for the better, it should be noted the options with the use of organic fertilizer in combination with silt of the reclamation channel in a ratio of 1:2. An increase in yield by In this variant, it was 20.6% by crude weight and 18.8% by dry weight in relation to the control. Keywords: SILT DEPOSITS, ORGANIC FERTILIZER, PEA-OAT MIXTURE, YIELD
Evaluating the effect of histopathological parameters of prostate adenocarcinoma on prognosis in radical prostatectomy specimens
Authors: Tercan Ergün , Erbatu Oguzcan , Ücer Oktay , Metin Sefa , Nese Nalan
Published: August 2024

BACKGROUND:

Over the past decade, significant updates have been made regarding the classification and grading of prostate adenocarcinoma in radical prostatectomy specimens, following decisions reached in international conferences and through impactful publications. These alterations are closely linked to patient prognosis.

OBJECTIVES:

Observe the incidence of these changes and their impact on patient prognosis. Additionally, investigate the relationship between histopathological and clinical parameters to assist in multidisciplinary treatment planning.

DESIGN:

Retrospective cohort study

SETTING:

Tertiary university hospital

METHODS:

Hematoxylin and eosin, along with immunohistochemistry stained sections, were reevaluated, and clinical information, including patient demographics, preoperative PSA levels, and patient follow-up were collected from patients who underwent radical prostatectomy at our center.

SAMPLE SIZE:

182 patients.

MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES:

Biochemical recurrence.

RESULTS:

The study highlighted the negative prognostic effects of factors such as Gleason grade group, lymphovascular invasion, intraductal carcinoma, positive surgical margins, extraprostatic extension, pathological T stage, and seminal vesicle invasion. These factors are important determinants of recurrence-free survival in prostate adenocarcinoma patients.

CONCLUSION:

This study identified comedonecrosis and intraductal carcinoma as independent negative prognostic factors. A 3-mm cutoff for positive surgical margins was supported, while the current cutoff for extraprostatic extension may require reevaluation. The impact of cribriform pattern and ductal carcinoma appears to be influenced by the grade group. No independent relationship was found between the Gleason score/pattern on positive surgical margins or extraprostatic extension and prognosis. Further, large-scale studies with long-term follow-up are needed.

LIMITATIONS:

The study is limited by the relatively small number of patients for certain parameters.
Membangun Resiliensi Anak Sekolah Minggu Melalui Permainan
Authors: Manullang Juanda
Published: August 2024

Artikel ini bertujuan untuk membangun resiliensi anak sekolah Minggu melalui permainan. Metode penelitian pustaka digunakan dalam penulisan artikel ini, yaitu dengan cara mengumpulkan, menelaah, dan menganalisis sumber-sumber informasi berupa literatur atau tulisan yang relevan dengan topik yang diteliti. Artikel ini menunjukkan bahwa permainan yang dapat membangun resiliensi anak sekolah Minggu adalah permainan kolaboratif, strategi, imajinatif, dan melibatkan kompetensi sehat, serta permainan yang melibatkan eksplorasi lingkungan. Implikasi praktis dari artikel ini adalah bahwa permainan dapat digunakan sebagai sarana untuk membangun resiliensi anak sekolah Minggu. Artikel ini dapat dijadikan acuan bagi para guru sekolah Minggu dan orangtua dalam membangun resiliensi anak.
OPTIMALISASI PEMBELAJARAN BAHASA ANAK USIA DINI MELALUI PENDEKATAN STIMULASI GURU PENDIDIKAN AGAMA KRISTEN
Authors: Supit Sugijanti
Published: August 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan mengekspplorasi penggunaan pendekatan stimulasi oleh guru PAK dalam upaya mengoptimalisasi suatu cara belajar tentang bahasa pada anak usia dini. Integrasi pendidikan agama Kristen dan pembelajaran bahasa adalah suatu atensi penting dalam rangka mencapai orientasi pembelajaran pada bidang kognitif,  afektif, spikomotorik,sosial bahkan spiritual anak usia dini. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif deskripsi dengan teknik kajian literatur terkait optimalisasi penggunaan bahasa untuk anak usia dini. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa stimulasi perlu dilakukan oleh guru PAK  dalam rangka mengoptimalisasi pemebelajaran bahasa untuk anak usia dini dengan cara yang kreatif, ekspresif, inovasi melalui seni, dramatisasi, permainan, dll.
Fostering Faith, Character, and Environmental Consciousness: The Holistic Approach of Christian Education in Early Childhood
Authors: Manoppo Febri
Published: August 2024

This study explores the role of environmentally friendly learning materials in Christian education for early childhood. Using a qualitative research approach with descriptive analysis, library research is employed as the primary data collection method. The study takes place at TK GMIM Anugerah Tingkulu in Manado City, involving a literature review on environmentally friendly learning materials and Christian Education concepts. Observations and interviews with kindergarten teachers are conducted for data analysis. The findings highlight the crucial role of Christian education in nurturing the faith, character, and spiritual growth of young children. It extends beyond teaching church-related knowledge and integrates principles aligned with Christian values. By incorporating environmentally friendly learning materials like recycled items and digital tools, TK GMIM Anugerah Tingkulu educators promote environmental consciousness and sustainability. Active parental involvement in creating recycled educational toys and adopting eco-friendly practices further enhances Christian character education. This integration of faith, knowledge, and environmental stewardship fosters a holistic learning experience, equipping children for a digital future while nurturing their spiritual and environmental well-being.
Prinsip-Prinsip Pendidikan Yahudi-Kristen Anak Usia Dini Berdasarkan Tindakan Historis Yesus yang Memberkati Anak-Anak di dalam Markus 10:13-16: Sebuah Integrasi Pendekatan Teoritis Piaget dan Vygotsky
Authors: Andalangi Jammer Prayerson , Harefa Darmianus , Kukus Merline Mesti , Tangkulung Fadly Tangkulung
Published: August 2024

Pendidikan anak usia dini adalah tahap kritis dalam kehidupan seorang anak, di mana perkembangan kognitif, sosial, emosional, fisik dan spiritual mereka terbentuk dengan cepat. Namun prinsip-prinsip yang penting dari tradisi pendidikan Yahudi-Kristen yang telah berdampak besar dalam peradaban dunia belum sepenuhnya diseminasi secara maksimal. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menemukan prinsip-prinsip pendidikan anak usia dini Yahudi-Kristen dari teks Markus 10:13-16. Penelitian ini akan memodifikasi teks tersebut dengan teknik hermeneutik gramatikal-historiskal-kontekstual yang mengintegrasikan teori Jean Piaget dan Lev Vygotsky sebagai pisau bedah untuk menemukan prinsip-prinsip pendidikan Yahudi-Kristen dari Yesus menurut catatan historis dari Markus tersebut. Penelitian ini menemukan bahwa tindakan historis Yesus yang dicatat di dalam Markus 10: 13-16 menggabungkan pendekatan dari teori Piaget dan Vygotsky tentang perkembangan anak usia dini dan menyajikan beragam prinsip yang berguna bagi pengembangan kognitif anak di usia dini termasuk memberikan penguatan terhadap kesehatan identitas diri anak melalui tindakan melayani, kata afirmasi, waktu berkualitas dan pelukan atau sentuhan fisik kepada anak. Penelitian ini mengisi celah penelitian yang baru bagi ranah ilmu pendidikan anak usia dini dan teologi dengan mengkaji teks khusus dari Injil Markus melalui hermeneutik yang digabungkan dengan teori Piaget dan Vygotsky, termasuk menyediakan pandangan-pandangan yang berharga dalam melakukan dan mengembangkan praktik dan kurikulum pendidikan agamawi yang utuh dan sehat bagi identitas diri anak sejak dini.
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Relating to Leptospirosis among the Rural Communities in Bungoma County, Kenya
Authors: Nanyende David Wanyonyi , Makhanu Ferdinand Nabiswa , Ombachi Nicholas , Ogola Joseph Ganda , Wekhuyi Peter
Published: August 2024

Leptospirosis is a bacterial zoonosis of worldwide public health importance but is endemic in the tropics. Leptospirosis is enzootic in Kenya, and there was an outbreak in Bungoma County in 2004 with serious public health consequences. A cross-sectional study was conducted in Bungoma County to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practices of the rural community in relation to leptospirosis. A validated questionnaire encompassing demographics, knowledge, attitude, and practice in relation to leptospirosis was administered to 388 respondents. The study shows that 85.5% of the residents are aware of the disease, while 54.1% have basic knowledge about leptospirosis. The majority of the respondents lack comprehensive knowledge about leptospirosis, especially with regard to its cause, mode of transmission, and the fact that it is zoonotic in nature. This study shows that there are knowledge gaps, beliefs, and practices that exacerbate the spread of leptospirosis in the rural communities of Bungoma County. It is therefore recommended that community health education for leptospirosis be initiated to enhance knowledge, foster a positive attitude, and discourage risky practices in Bungoma County.
Prevalence and Demographic Determinants of HIV Pre-Exposure and Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Use in Khwisero Sub-County, Kenya
Authors: Abdallah Abubakar Gurre , Olayo Rose Nereah , Cholo Wilberforce Odiwuor , Kapanga Ruth Razanajafy
Published: August 2024

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) continues to be a major global public health threat despite the availability of biomedical prevention strategies such as HIV PrEP and PEP. Despite their efficacy, utilization rates are low among youths aged 15–24, who account for approximately 27% of new infections globally and 33% in Kenya. While the determinants of HIV PrEP and PEP use have been studied among men who have sex with men, female sex workers, adolescent girls, and women, research focusing on young adults is limited. Guided by the Health Belief Model, this study assessed the factors that dictate the usage of HIV PrEP and PEP among the youth between the ages of 18 and 24 years in Khwisero Sub-County, Kakamega County, Kenya. This study adopted a descriptive and analytical cross-sectional research design. The target population consisted of young adults from the ages of 18 to 24. The sample size was determined using the Taro Yamane formula, which arrived at 426 participants. Data was collected using semi-structured questionnaires. The Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 26 was used to analyze quantitative data through descriptive and inferential statistics, including chi-square and logistic regression at a significance level of 0.05. The study revealed a low prevalence of PrEP (23.4%) and PEP (22.6%) utilization. Significant determinants of PrEP use included education level (χ2 = 8.1, OR = 0.21, P = 0.04) and religion (χ2 = 5.0, OR = 0.40, P = 0.03). Factors affecting PEP utilization encompassed education level (χ2=17.76, OR=0.43, P<0.001), marital status (χ2=6.47, OR=0.33, P=0.04), and living arrangement (χ2=9.91, OR=1.95, P<0.001). Based on these findings, it is recommended that additional levels of health education interventions and culturally appropriate campaigns be carried out in order to increase the usage of PrEP and PEP among young adults.
Perancangan Sistem Informasi Pemesanan Kontrakan Berbasis Web Di Pondok Nabila Cikarang selatan
Authors: Firdaus Alfinanur
Published: August 2024

Abstract – In its development the need for information and technology in inscreasing, causing in the old system. Problems the occur in the old system include, the process of ordering rented house by prospective occupants is still dine manually and they still write down the order list in the ledger. Where prospective rented occupants must come the location without intermediaries so that in administration error often occur in writing prospective occupants. For this reason, the author are interested in creating a system that is implemented in an online kost ordering information system application, which is an information whose development uses information technology. Ordering information system, boarding house, website, PHP, MySQL.
Beauty Perception in Watching Skintific Skincare Product Content on Tik-Tok
Authors: Zahra Meutia , Puspasari Cindenia , Mardhiah Ainol , Subhani Subhani , Anismar Anismar
Published: August 2024

The development of technology and social media, particularly TikTok, has grown significantly as a promotional tool that provides information without high costs, requires minimal effort, and can be done in a short amount of time. The beauty industry leverages TikTok as a promotional medium through content featuring women with smooth and beautiful faces. This study uses the AISAS Model as the theoretical foundation to guide the collection of relevant and appropriate data for the research. This study aims to understand the perception of beauty in watching Skintific skincare product content on TikTok. Using a quantitative research method, this study is based on observation, questionnaire distribution, and documentation. The population in this study comprises Communication Science students at Universitas Malikussaleh from the 2020-2023 cohorts, totaling 984 individuals. The sample in this study is 91 respondents. The validity test results show that all the statements in this study have a value greater than the critical value (rtable) of 0.206. The normality test results indicate an Asymp. A sig value of 0.065, which is greater than the significance level of 0.05, suggests that the data is normally distributed. The coefficient of determination (R2) test results in an R Square value of 0.327. This indicates that there is a perception of beauty effect among respondents after watching Skintific skincare product content on TikTok.
Analysis of The Interrelationship Between Minimum Wage Policy, Citizenship Status and Distribution of Labor Income in Indonesia Real Sector Industries
Authors: Kamar Karnawi , Kusnadi Iwan Henri , Indriastiningsih Erna , Sihombing Dina Agnesia , Indriani Lely
Published: August 2024

This study aims to analyze the wage gap between natives and immigrants currently working in the real sector in Indonesia. This study uses survey data with a sample of individuals aged between 20 and 55 years. This study uses a quantitative approach, utilizing segmentation analysis techniques. The conclusion of the study shows that immigrants earn higher average wages than natives, this difference is caused by several factors that can be directly identified such as education level, worker bargaining power and the capacity or skills possessed by the workforce. This gap is more pronounced in the middle of the income spectrum, where factors such as discrimination that generally occur in other countries do not occur in Indonesia and immigrant skills are considered better than local citizens. Companies in Indonesia generally still view foreign citizens working in Indonesia as having above average abilities. The suggestion from the study is that it is necessary to review the regulations governing wage policies and improve the protection of workers' rights, especially at the middle-income level, to address this gap. Policies should be focused on increasing local citizens' access to quality jobs, reducing informality in the labor market, and the government should provide active and proactive permission to develop the quality of local human resources by building education and training systems and facilities. This approach aims to create a more qualified and competitive local labor market.
Analysis of The Influence of Market Consumption Behavior and Economic Conditions on SME Business Performance
Authors: Kushariyadi Kushariyadi , Yani Indri , Silamat Eddy , Nistia Sari Titis , Reza Aulia Muhammad
Published: August 2024

This research aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the influence of business strategy on consumer behavior, especially upper and middle class consumers. This research uses a qualitative approach with a case study design. Research data was collected through interviews, field observations and documentation. The research results show that the management team of SMEs must improve and adjust their business strategy, this is absolute and must be done immediately because the current business strategy is considered to no longer meet market expectations. This strategy must be adjusted, reviewed and refined over time to attract upper middle class consumers who seek an exclusive shopping experience while maintaining a level of product and price diversity. The research results also suggest that SME managers understand the differences in shopping behavior between the lower class who focus on efficiency and price, and the upper middle class who are not sensitive to price changes and focus more on a more personalized shopping experience. Changes in social structure and macroeconomic factors, such as increasing incomes and decreasing unemployment, also influence purchasing power and demand. Management must adapt by adjusting its offerings and infrastructure to meet the needs of different market segments and be able to respond quickly to changes in social structure and demand which can be very varied and fluctuating.
Upaya Pencegahan Terhadap Perilaku Seksual Dengan Meningkatkan Nilai Religius Siswa Di MAS Al-Asy'ariah Medan Krio
Authors: Lubis Ramadhan Saleh
Published: August 2024

Munculnya perilaku seksual di kalangan pelajar yang marak belakangan ini tidak terlepas dari pengaruh era globalisasi yang dianggap sebagai bentuk modernitas bagi sebagian pelajar. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat bagaimana upaya pencegahan terhadap prilaku seksual dengan meningkatkan nilai religius siswa di Mas Al-Asy'ariah Medan Krio. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian dengan menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif dengan menggunakan pendekatan studi kasus. Dalam penelitian ini digunakan studi dokumenter, wawancara, observasi. hasil analisis dan pembahasan penelitian tentang upaya pencegahan terhadap prilaku kekerasan seksual dengan meningkatkan nilai relegisu siswa mengantisipasi agar dampak seks bebas dan kekerasan seksual tidak tumbuh dan berkembang di sekolah sehingga tidak mempengaruhi siswa lainnya. maka dapat disimpulkan sebagai berikut yaitu dengan cara Mengaktifkan salat zuhur berjamaah, dan salat duha di masjid sekolah, Mengikuti sosialisasi bahaya pergaulan bebas, Memberikan bimbingan dan nasehat, Menegakkan disiplin sekolah, Memilih materi pendidikan agama islam tentang seks bebas dan kekerasan seksual, Melakukan skorsing, Memberlakukan sanksi dan pemanggilan orangtua.
The Role of Counselors for Special Needs Children with Attention Hyperactivity Disorder in Inclusion Schools
Authors: Fitriyani Fitriyani , Sari Arilda Fitria , Sari Elsa Nurmala
Published: August 2024

Children with special needs with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and autism have unique challenges in their development and learning. Children with ADHD often have difficulty focusing and difficulty communicating, social interaction and difficulty controlling behavior in structured environments such as schools. The benefit of this study is to find out how far away counselors play in inclusion schools. This research method or approach uses observations, interviews with counselors, and accompanying teachers at the Al-Jannah Islamic School of Science. The purpose of this study was to find out how a counselor or a co-teacher who handles the school's crew members and supports the school in developing an inclusive learning program. The result obtained from this study is that the role of a counselor or a companion teacher is very important in helping children with special needs (ABK) adapt in the school environment.
Bridging the Gap: Understanding Challenges to Women’s Role Elected on Reserved Seats in Local Government Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Authors: Ullah Latif , Asif Muhammad , Ahmad Mansoor , Khan Majid , Gul Marjan
Published: August 2024

The study investigated the inadequate political skills of women elected on reserved seats, focusing on their failure to effectively represent women’s issues in public forums. It examined political challenges that limit their roles and efforts, using a cross-sectional research design to assess the associations between political barriers and these women’s political competencies. A sample of 231 respondents occupying reserved seats was selected through stratified random sampling. Data collection involved Likert scale-based interviews, and analysis was conducted using SPSS software, version 21, with a significance level set at 0.05. Key findings revealed that several political obstacles—such as discouragement from acquiring CNICs, difficulties in voter registration, threats from extremists, and unsuitable timing and venues of party meetings—adversely impacted women’s political skills and representation. Women were often perceived as politically inexperienced, and political parties tended to prioritize male interests in decision-making processes. Economic barriers, including lack of asset ownership, inheritance rights, and access to business loans, further restricted their political participation and success. The study found a statistically significant association between women’s inadequate political skills and their limited role in public forums, with their presence in local bodies being largely symbolic. To enhance women’s political involvement, the study recommends addressing both practical and strategic gender needs, as well as implementing structural and policy changes within political parties to improve women’s participation at local and national levels.
Willingness to Adopt Solar-driven Drip Irrigation Systems: An Investigation in Ganj, Chakri
Authors: Ahmad Bashir , Ahmed Naveed , Awan Alam Zeb , Akhtar Shabana
Published: August 2024

Rainwater and underground aquifers are the main sources of irrigation in the Soan River Basin in the Potohar region. Due to climate change, low precipitation rates shrink the underground aquifers and intensify the water and energy demand for irrigation. This study aimed to address water scarcity and energy shortage issues by measuring farmers’ willingness to adopt solar-driven drip irrigation systems (SDDIS) in Union Council Ganj, Chakri, District Rawalpindi, Pakistan. The logit model was used to determine the willingness to uptake SDDIS. A survey tool was used to gather data from 141 randomly sampled farmers. The important factors affecting the adoption decision include age, status of the individual in family, number of land parcels, ownership status of the land, depth of water, agriculture as a primary source of income, the demonstration effect on adoption, knowledge of how to use, and the influence of government subsidies on adoption. The research suggests that the government should extend its project to raise awareness among the population about on-farm water and energy-efficient technologies by developing further demonstration sites for farmers. In addition, the authorities should increase grants to help farmers adopt SDDIS.
Burnout in Academia: Understanding Burnout Impact on Female Teachers’ Professional Performance in Higher Education Institutions
Authors: Kirmani Nighat Sana , Akhtar Misbah , Andleeb Zahida , Hafeeez Muhammad
Published: August 2024

The study's main objective was to explore the relationship between the burnout and performance of female teachers in Higher Education Institutions. The study employed a correlational research approach. The population consisted of a total of 197 female teachers from the Public Sector Women Universities in Punjab, Pakistan. A sample of 101 female teachers was selected through a convenient sampling technique. The collected data was analyzed employing inferential statistics, including Pearson correlation and regression analysis. The study revealed a significant correlation between high levels of burnout and various aspects of professional performance effecting their productivity of the teachers in academic settings. The study recommended that there is a need for targeted interventions to include wellness programs and promoting a culture of work-life balance within educational institutions to address burnout and improve the performance of female teachers in higher education institutions.
Placement of Capacitors in the Electrical Distribution System to Improve the Voltage Profile and Reduce Active Power Losses and Reactive Power Losses
Authors:   Electrical Power Engineering Department, Ghazni Technical University, Afghanistan, Sarwari Dost Mohammad , Zeerak Hashmatullah ,   Electrical Power Engineering Department, Kabul Polytechnic University, Afghanistan, Danishmal Massoud ,   Electrical Power Engineering Department, Ghazni Technical University, Afghanistan, Hamim Atiqullah ,   Electrical Power Engineering Department, Ghazni Technical University, Afghanistan, Zia Rawan Ansarullah ,   Electrical Power Engineering Department, Ghazni Technical University, Afghanistan
Published: August 2024

In distribution systems, the generation and transmission of reactive power over long distances are economically impractical. However, this study proposes an efficient solution to meet the demand for reactive power by strategically integrating capacitor banks at load centers. Distribution systems commonly face issues such as high power losses and poor voltage profiles, primarily due to low power factors resulting in increased current and additional active power losses. This article focuses on assessing the static effects of capacitor bank integration in distribution systems. The study involves the deployment of 3.42MVAr capacitor banks in 20kV, 4-bus-bar systems and 1.164MVar capacitor banks in 0.4kV, 2-bus-bar systems. The impact is thoroughly analyzed through measurements and pre/post-installation studies. Load flow analysis, conducted using Power World software for simulation modeling, predicts power flows, voltage levels, and active power losses across system branches. We draw a comprehensive comparison between distribution systems with and without capacitor banks, encompassing both technical and economic aspects. The evaluation includes power flow magnitudes, voltage profiles, and active power losses. The proposed approach offers numerous benefits, including power factor correction, reactive power support, reduced losses, and enhanced voltage profiles in the distribution system.
Fake News and Rumors on Social Media in Cameroon's 2018 Presidential Election: Analyzing Political Communication in the Post-Truth Era
Authors: Banyongen S.E.,
Published: August 2024

The rise of social media networks and their increasingly significant role in democratic life, epitomized by uprisings like the Arab Spring (Wolfsfeld et al., 2013), have revived hopes for democratization from below and the lively participation of the general population to produce dynamic system change. However, while social media allows for increased political awareness, it often inadvertently supports disseminating fake news and rumors that interfere with political reality. This article examines the most popular fake news stories, and rumors circulated during the 2018 presidential election in Cameroon through social media analytics. This research showcases the importance of homophily and echoes chambers in disseminating information on different political digital networks in Cameroon, revealing how fake news spread quickly during the campaign. Nevertheless, this research also shows that while specific fake news stories and rumors were not deemed plausible by the general public, they nevertheless shaped public perceptions and succeeded in maintaining the ruling party's political dominance, underscoring the profound impact of misinformation on public opinion and political control.
Implications of Emerging Technologies on Social Behaviour and Crime Control in the 21st Century
Authors: E. A. Umanah, , C. E. Willie, , U. S. Daniel,
Published: August 2024

This work explores the implications of emerging technologies on social behaviour and crime control in the 21st century. The study focuses on the ethical implications of these technologies, as well as the ways in which they are changing people’s behavioural interaction with others and introducing processes of crime control. Social media and Artificial Intelligence are used to illustrate the impact of specific technologies in our societies. The study aims at providing a comprehensive understanding of the complex and rapidly evolving relationship between technology and society, with a focus on how this relationship affects our social behaviour, maintaining social stability and preventing. Interview, questionnaire and content analysis are typical qualitative survey and SPSS methods used in data collection, SPSS and analysis in the study. Two theories were adopted: social cognitive theory by Albert Bandura (1986) and social shaping theory by Sheila Jansanoff (2004). It was observed among others that most people are not aware nor understand the social norms, ethics and perceptions around the use of these technologies. Secondly, those specific technologies, such as social media platforms, ArtificialIntelligence have legal implications and ethics that guide its usage and if properly utilised will help instil moral behaviour, control and prevent crime. It was recommended among others that companies and governments should collaborate to develop policies and regulations that promote ethical and responsible use of emerging technologies for proper modification of behaviour and crime control/prevention.
Delving Into The University Students’ Perception of Instructors’ Code-Switching
Authors: Ousseini Hassane
Published: August 2024

This study examined Abdou Moumouni University students’ attitudes towards Code-switching (CS) in an English language class. Data were collected from four English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners through interviews and analyzed thematically. The results from the study revealed a couple of attitudes exhibited by participants. First, they thought that switching codes in an English class depends on the learners’ level. They believed that instructors do not need to use other languages than English in an EFL classroom, especially if the learners are at a higher level. Second, the research suggested that CS is necessary because it helps the learners to understand the teaching point. Finally, the study has identified learners’ lack of understanding of the lesson and limited vocabulary as the key factors that pushed the instructors to switch codes. Conducting a needs analysis is judged necessary to fully understand the reasons that motivate the students to register at the English department to develop adaptable and sensitive teaching materials.
Keywords: Code-switching; Need analysis; Teaching Materials
Content-Based Instruction In Communicative Language Teaching
Authors: Zamani Roodsari Sedighe , Harrison Jamie
Published: August 2024

Content-based instruction (CBI), in which the teaching is organized around the content (Brinton et al., 1989), exposes students to different aspects of a new language while learning content. CBI models and paradigms have had major contributions to language and content learning and are known as holistic approaches to foreign language education (Sariani et al., 2022; Stryker & Leaver, 1997). Although the pillars of Content-Based Instruction are deeply rooted in the principles of communicative language teaching, they apply form-focused instruction (FFI) in teaching certain features in the target language (Elgün-Gündüz, Akcan & Bayyurt, 2012). The current study investigates a language learning experience in adult education through some of the distinctive characteristics of CBI including teaching content through language criteria, integrating language skills, involving students actively in all phases of the learning process, choosing content relevant to students’ lives, interests, academic goals, and selecting authentic texts and tasks reflecting the cultural values of the target language (Bula Villalobos, 2014). The participants of this study are prospective language teachers who are exposed to a foreign language in a graduate Applied Linguistics in Second Language Acquisition course. By utilizing foreign language instruction within the linguistics course, students experience the key elements of language (phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, pragmatics, semantics, orthography) through an active learning environment, enhancing students’ learning of linguistic features while also engaging them in the language-learning process. This study shares the structure and outline of the embedded language experience as it relates to the linguistic content of the course and engages participants in a discussion about possibilities and next steps to consider in teaching content in a foreign or second language. Data collection includes observations, reflective journals, and assignment artifacts. Data are analyzed using a grounded theory approach to understand the experiences of the participants in this course. Results of the study suggest that through language instruction (Parsi), the researchers aim to add a layer of discussion to a new chapter of CBI paradigms.
Keywords: Content-Based Instruction; Language Instruction; Language Teaching