bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
EFFECTIVENESS OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY FOR PEOPLE WITH SYMPTOMS OF ANXIETY
Authors:   SWU “Neofit Rilski”, Bulgaria, Vasileva Tzvetanova Yoanna
Published: October 2023

The main objective of the empirical study is to establish the effect of the application of occupational therapy on residents living in an institutional environment, who often experience anxiety, distress, social isolation, sadness, which are processes that often lead to a decline in physical and psychological functioning. The high prevalence of these stress-related disorders has impeded the ability of a high number of individuals individuals to participate in regular life activities (Fox et al., 2019). The experimental base of the present research is the Home for Adults with Physical Disabilities “Ilho Voivoda”, Kyustendil, and the research contingent is 44 adults housed in the Home. The recipients of the social service have a wide range of diseases: multiple sclerosis, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, limb malformations, cerebral palsy, paraplegia, heart attack, stroke, etc. All of them have preserved mental faculties. A test study was conducted with a personality-based questionnaire, created on the basis of the PAI - Personality Assessment Inventory, intended for the study of adults in order to provide information relevant to clinical diagnoses and screening for psychopathology. For the purpose of the present study, items from the PAI were used, which aim to detect the symptoms and phenomenology of anxiety. The Anxiety scale measures traits commonly associated with the experience of anxiety. Item content includes various characteristics of anxiety, including worry, subjective apprehension, and fear of humiliation, as well as the physical signs of tension and stress. The scale is composed of three subscales corresponding to three main modalities of anxiety: Cognitive, Affective and Physiological. The occupational therapy process was designed to move through multiple cycles of problem identification, followed by solution generation, while the main focus remained on occupation and the human factor in the occupational context (Crouch & Alers, 2014). The results after the occupational therapy are indicative of its significant effectiveness. The improved indicators include: the number of residents with anxiety from 41 (93.2%) before occupational therapy was carried out decreased to 21 (47.7%), i.e. by almost 50%. In conclusion, according to the results of the present study, it can be assumed that occupational therapy occupies a leading position in rehabilitation therapies in social institutions. It provides an opportunity to get rid of negative emotions such as anxiety, anger, dissatisfaction, disappointment, insult, hostility.
ANALYSIS OF QUALITY STANDARDS FOR DIDACTIC DESIGN OF TEXTBOOKS USING THE EXAMPLE OF A FABLE IN THIRD GRADE PRIMARY SCHOOL READERS
Authors:   University of Priština – Kosovska Mitrovica, Faculty of Education in Priština – Leposavić, Republic of Serbia, P. Perišić Snežana , Lj. Minić Vesna ,   University of Priština – Kosovska Mitrovica, Faculty of Education in Priština – Leposavić, Republic of Serbia
Published: October 2023

This paper analyzes quality standards for didactic design of textbooks, using the example of readers for the third grade, published by Klett, before and after curriculum changes resulting from the alteration of legal frameworks defined by the Regulation on the Curriculum for the Third Grade of Primary Education: 5/2019-6, 1/2020-1, 6/2020-1. By means of content analysis, the reader published by Klett and used in teaching until the 2020/21 school year will be analyzed, as well as the reader approved for use in accordance with the new recommendations, serving as a Serbian Language textbook in the Republic of Serbia from the 2020/21 school year. The analysis of the quality standards for didactic design of textbooks has been carried out according to the general quality standards for textbooks (Ivić et al., 2009) and legislative regulations (Law on Textbooks, Official Gazette RS, Educational Gazette 68/2015, 27/2018–13, and the Regulation on Quality Standards for Textbooks and Guidelines for Their Use, Official Gazette RS, Educational Gazette: 42/2016-11, 45/2018–40), which define the quality framework for textbooks and textbook sets. This analysis is conducted using the example of the fable “The Tortoise and the Hare” by Aesop, which is part of the curriculum. A comparative analysis of the realization of standards within the domain of didactic design will provide insight into the alignment of curriculum requirements and textbooks, both the previous and newly approved ones, using the fable as an example. Additionally, it will examine the encountered qualitative didactic adequacy of the reader as a component of the textbook set. This paper will highlight possibilities for enhancing the existing didactic-methodological apparatus that accompanies the fable, aiming to expedite the process of educational interpretation of the work.
LITERATURE AND ETHICS
Authors:   PhD Candidate, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University, “Blazhe Koneski” Faculty of Philology – Skopje, Denkovska Milica
Published: October 2023

“Literature is the teacher of ethics” (Temkov). If one assumes that literature reflects life, then it only serves to pedagogically illustrate classic questions: how one should behave towards one’s fellow human beings, what virtue and vice are, how conflicts arise and how they are to be solved and which are the highest goods are in life. However, literature itself teaches us much more: it touches delicate issues that no other medium would dare to do. Only literary works can delicately, profoundly and provocative handle questions like love, war, guilt, (un)justice. The modern moral standards would not allow Lolita, Tadzio, or Törleß. New theories of literature and ethics focus on the reading process because ‘literary fiction debates norms and values’. In this paper, the attempt has been made to acknowledge the value of theme diversity in literature in order to broaden the limits of moral dilemmas, but also to discuss the cultural influence, as well as the role of the narrative, author and reader in the comprehension of ethical questions. Bernhard Schlink’s “The Reader” and Peter Handke`s “Winter Journey” are only the tip of the iceberg concerning a much broader topic realm.
LEX SPORTIVA AND THE COURT OF ARBITRATION FOR SPORT
Authors:   State University in Novi Pazar, A. Rašljanin Imran
Published: October 2023

This comprehensive analysis explores the profound impact of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on the realm of global sports law. Against the backdrop of a remarkable increase in case procedures, this study highlights at least three pivotal functions of CAS. Firstly, CAS has introduced the application of general legal principles within sports institutions, leading to the formulation of the distinct “principia sportive,” which has bolstered legal certainty in the field. Secondly, CAS assumes a vital role in interpreting and implementing sports law, influencing the establishment of binding regulations within sports organizations. Thirdly, CAS’s superior status allows it to harmonize the global legal landscape by assuming jurisdiction over disputes involving sports bodies and federations.
MULTI-WORD PREPOSITIONAL EXPRESSIONS OF THE TYPE PREPOSITION V, NOUN, PREPOSITION K IN TECHNICAL TEXTS OF SLOVAK NATIONAL CORPUS
Authors:   University of Ss.Cyril and Methodius in Trnava, Faculty of Arts, Slovakia, Hudcovičová Marianna
Published: October 2023

The article deals with multi-word prepositional expressions in technical texts of Slovak National Corpus of the type: preposition v + noun + preposition k. Data are collected from the subcorpus prim-10.0-public-prf that comprises texts of the popular scientific style, scientific articles, studies, encyclopaedias. It is expected that the highest frequency of multi-word prepositional expressions would be in this subcorpus of technical texts because of informing; announcing new information, results; introducing new approaches and discussing. From the frequency list of multi-word prepositional expressions of the above mentioned patterns, 15 expressions were identified to fulfill criteria for multi-word prepositions, i.e. vo vzťahu k(u), v protiklade k(u), v prístupe k(u), v pomere k(u), v opozícii k(u), v kontraste k(u), v smere k(u), v relácii k, v kontrapozícii k, v protipóle k, v kontrapunkte k, v protismere k, v súvzťažnosti k, v nepomere k, v súvislosti k. The expressions were classified and analysed according to three groups using lexico-semantic approach, i.e. neutral relationship, comparing relationship and opposite relationship. Development of terminology on multi-word prepositional expressions in the Slovak morphology is included.
THE EUROPEAN UNION’S ENLARGEMENT POLICY CHANGES IN THE LAST DECADE – A SUCCESSFUL INTERNATIONAL PRACTICE OR DYSFUNCTIONAL TRANSFORMATION?
Authors:   Faculty of Political Sciences University of Belgrade, Republic of Serbia, Đurčević Cucić Miljana
Published: October 2023

Since 2004, the European Union’s (EU) transformation and integration potential has been evident and limited. An unusual pattern of perceived threats and challenges precluded the EU’s enlargement. One country from the Western Balkans’ (WB) fold was found suitable over the last ten years to join the EU. The rest of the WB are still queuing in front of the gates of the EU family. The purpose of this paper is to assess how recent changes in the international arena, including suffering on Ukraine’s soil and providing candidate status for Ukraine at the same time, affected the EU “red lines” in the enlargement process, together with the lessons learned from the considerable enlargement in 2004. Does the EU enlargement policy as primarily part of the EU foreign policy still have the effect of a “screwdriver,” or has it eventually become a “hammer” of hard power and force by hitting suddenly foreign policy problems that look like nails (Kagan, 2003), as it seems in Ukraine’s example? Did the Lisbon Treaty bring profound transformation to enlargement policy, and is it still one of the EU’s successful stories? This article aims to answer these questions. The assessment method is based on the International practice theory approach and Christian Bueger’s and Frank Gadinger’s definition and determinants of practice known as the Commitments of International Practice Theory (relying on elements of practice defined by Emanuel Adler and Vincent Pouliot). This approach judges whether or not the EU is a global actor that fulfills all inquiries of creating international practice from the enlargement policy. Based on the results, it is confirmed that the EU is a worldwide actor surviving in times of global transformations and that the enlargement policy is a valuable international practice. However, changes in the conditionality policy in the EU accession process could lead to several scenarios, and one of them is the loss of interest in some of the candidate countries, which could cause perceiving the enlargement policy as a dysfunctional transformation in the future.
INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL SYSTEM AND CAPITAL MARKETS: A BRIEF OVERVIEW
Authors:   European Center for Peace and Development (ECPD), Belgrade, Serbia, Mladenovski Branko
Published: October 2023

The purpose of this paper is to summarize the most important points that describe the international financial system as the framework that governs financial flows from movements of capital, goods and services. The international financial system encompasses financial markets and everything and everybody ranging from central banks to individual investors, with every possible variation of financial intermediary in the middle. Through analysis of source literature and contemporary body of research, the paper provides historical context of the evolution of the financial system, going from fixed to floating rates, and ultimately ending with managed floats. Moreover, it provides a synopsis how the system is working out exchange rates, and how it facilitates trade, investment, and financing, both short-term in the money markets or long-term in the capital markets. In this last iteration of the system, despite plentiful examples of financial crisis that have happened over the decades, most notably the Great Recession of 2008 and the Covid-19 pandemic induced crises, all financial markets have seen growth in volumes of trades and profits over the long-run. However, humanity is now faced with exceptionally tense geopolitical realignments and shifts in economic might among the economies that follow the USA. Before the US-China trade war, China was galloping toward reaching the top spot while Russia was banking heavily on Europe’s thirst for fossil fuels. What form will the international financial system ultimately take is uncertain, but worth pondering nonetheless. As long as the system remains rules-based in its essence, reforms are welcome.
THE IMPORTANCE OF OUTDOOR LEARNING AT EARLY AGES
Authors:   Faculty of Education in Jagodina, Serbia, Golubović-Ilić Irena , Mikarić Bojana ,   Preschool “Vrabac” Kragujevac, Serbia
Published: October 2023

The idea of learning outside the classroom, i.e. learning outdoors, is not at all new and recent. The beginnings of outdoor learning can be found in the works of pedagogical classics (Russo, Froebel, Pestalozzi, Montessori) at the end of the 18th and the beginning of the 19th century, but also by Serbian pedagogues, primarily Sreten Adžić, the first headmaster of the Serbian Royal Men’s Teacher’s School in Jagodina (1897), although they teach intuitively different skills, children’s play and stay outdoor is as old as human civilization. It wasn’t until the late eighteenth century that children began to be seen as individuals in their own right; previously they were regarded by society as miniature adults .. In the paper, we analyze the advantages and importance of outdoor learning for children at an early age and present the results of the students survey - future preschool teachers of the Faculty of Education of the University of Kragujevac, who, for the first time within their formal education, had the opportunity to, both theoretically and practically, become familiar with the basic principles of forest pedagogy and outdoor learning. 43 students of the final year of academic studies in the department for teacher in preschool institutions filled out the survey anonymously on a five-point Likert-type scale. The results show that students’ prior knowledge - future preschool teachers about forest pedagogy and outdoor learning is rather modest, that most respondents have positive opinion about working with children in nature and considers such work interesting, useful, but difficult and demanding. Future preschool teachers believe that the benefits of working with children in nature are great, starting with motor development, through physical and mental health, to the development of ecological awareness and a positive attitude towards nature as a whole. Significant number of respondents are of the opinion that by attending the proffesional meeting and workshop “Šumagogija (šuma meaning forest + pedagogy ) - forest pedagogy from idea to realization” significantly increased their professional competence by visiting the forest playground in the Botanical Garden in Kragujevac and openly expresses the view that, if given the opportunity, they would accept a job in the forest kindergartens. For these reasons it is necessary that forest pedagogy and methodological specifics of outdoor learning become an integral part of compulsory subjects at the basic studies of future preschool teachers, to systematically carry out professional development of people who work with children of early ages and to enable teachers who are already employed in preschool institutions to attended seminars, round tables, gatherings and teacher trainings that have as their theme work with children in nature, in the forest, and outdoors.
DETERMINING THE PURCHASE AND SALE VALUE OF SHARES BY ESTIMATING THE VALUE OF THE CAPITAL
Authors:   Belgrade Academy of Business and Art Vocational Studies, Department of Business and IT Studies, Belgrade, Republic of Serbia, Stojmenović Gordana , Mrvić Tatjana ,   Belgrade Academy of Business and Art Vocational Studies, Department of Business and IT Studies, Belgrade, Republic of Serbia, Smelcerović Miodrag ,   Academy of Vocational Studies South Serbia, department for technological art studies, Leskovac, Republic of Serbia, Trpeski Pavle ,   European University, Skopje, Republic of North Macedonia
Published: October 2023

The aim of this paper is to point out the fact that without determining the value of shares, their sale cannot be done, because any investment brings certain risks and uncertainties, so it should be done based on financial analysis of the company and determined fair value of its capital. Realistic and adequate assessment of the value of the company’s capital is of multiple importance for the potential investor when making an investment decision. Determining the fair value of shares also protects „small“ shareholders whose shares the investor wants to repurchase. In this paper, an assessment of the value of the capital of the company „X“ AD was performed and the fair price of one share was formed, which the bidder should offer to „small“ shareholders and buy them back. Therefore, the financial analysis of the company was used (determining the market position of the company, its return, property and financial position) as well as the usual methods of estimating its capital (adjusted book, property, return and liquidation value of the company).
THE WIMMELBOOK – ARTISTIC PERCEPTION AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR AESTHETIC IMPACT THROUGH FINE ART ACTIVITIES IN THE PEDAGOGICAL PROCESS
Authors:   University “Prof. d-r Asen Zlatarov”, Bulgaria, Avramova-Todorova Gergana
Published: October 2023

Walking tourism, among the most attractive manners to observe a destination and satisfy the growing demand of visitors for outdoor activities, allows tourists to interact closely with local nature, people, tradition, culture, and heritage. Walking tourism needs low investments and can be developed anywhere. The impacts of greenspace on people’s physical and mental health contribute to the accelerated development of this form of tourism. By better understanding users, it is more likely to develop a product or service that works for them. Despite the efforts of urban areas to become greener and more attractive (Callaghan et al., 2021), rural areas have unique and pristine natural resources that cannot be created artificially. In addition, life in the village is still traditional, peaceful, and easy, customs are respected, and the cultural heritage has been preserved from the influence of the modern, high-tech age and global market trends (Štetić & Šimičević, 2017). When developing a nature tourism product, the focal question is related to real user needs. Such as the lack of information about user needs accounts for 35% of total reasons for start-ups’ failures (CBInsights, 2021), this logic can also easily apply to tourism destinations. To learn about user needs, the starting point is to research users and their motivations, triggers, and context for using the product or service. Considering the impact of greenspace on people’s physical and mental health, countryside walking tourism (CWT), with the village as the pivot of tourist activities, is a rapidly developing form of rural tourism. Properly developed and managed, walking tourism brings social-economic benefits to destinations and gains a significant place in regional sustainable development (Milojković et al., 2023a). CWT, with the village as the pivot of tourist activities, is a rapidly developing form of rural tourism (Milojković et al., 2023b). Understanding users and their needs-based CWT management reduces the risk of expensive failures, ensures timely delivery, sets up and manages a team to design, build, and maintain a product or service, and opens space for innovations. The research purpose is to perceive users of the countryside walking tours and their needs during those tours. Among the general scientific methods, the statistical method and the hypothetico-deductive method were used. The research data were collected using the questionnaire-based survey technique and processed by SPSS. The general results indicated that the management of CWT should target meeting user needs for visiting hidden and original places with a local guide, consuming and buying authentic food and drinks, and raising awareness and building communicative capacities of the local population. The research contribution is to improve the management of rural tourism destinations based on understanding users and their needs for countryside walking tours.
ENHANCING ACCULTURATION VIA PHRASEOLOGY
Authors:   University of Ss.Cyril and Methodius in Trnava, Faculty of Arts, Slovakia, Hudcovičová Marianna
Published: October 2023

The article deals with the topic of the common European heritage in the English phraseology. When speaking about the European heritage, we speak about culture, history, traditions, ceremonies shared in the European continent. Subject to analysis in phraseology are quotations of well-known persons, books, works, myths and traditions of international origin that we share in Europe. Acculturation of people is related with the concept of native culture of each person. To know the culture of the homeland is enevitable for understanding the culture of other nations. Moreover, the article deals with connections between culture and the language because they influence each other. After analysing proverbs and sayings of the Slovak and English language, it can be postulated that in most cases their target language for the Slovak as well as the English was Latin language. The existence of cross-linguistic absolute equivalents can result from the fact that idioms or in general, phraseologisms, including paremiological units, come from the same source and are cross-linguistically or even internationally shared, usually as translation loans or calques, which is also a case of some English and Slovak phraseologisms. Absolute equivalents are based on the identical imagery, symbolisms, and literally or almost literally corresponding lexical components of their basic forms.
ANTICOMPETITIVE PRICE FIXING IN DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENTS – ECJ C-211/22, SUPER BOCK V. PORTUGUESE COMPETITION AUTHORITY
Authors:   International Balkan University, North Macedonia, Vejseli Marta
Published: October 2023

On June 29, 2023, the judgment concerning the case C-211/22, Super Bock v. Portuguese Competition Authority, was released by the European Court of Justice (“ECJ”). This judgment delivers a comprehensive review of fundamental competition law principles pertaining to vertical agreements. In this judgement was examined the business approach of Super Bock, a manufacturing Portuguese company. The preliminary ruling emphasizes to the court referring the case the vital distinction between hardcore restrictions as defined by the Vertical Block Exemption Regulation (VBER) and competition-constraining practices falling within the purview of Article 101(1) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU). Furthermore, the ruling clarifies the expansive scope of the term “agreement” according to Article 101(1) of the TFEU, while also highlighting the array of (both direct and indirect) evidence that can substantiate the identification of an agreement. In alignment with established legal precedents, ECJ reinforces the principle that an agreement encompassing nearly the entire geographical expanse, though not entirely exhaustive, of a Member State can still impact the inter-member trade. Vertical agreements involve relationships between entities at various levels of the supply chain, such as manufacturers and distributors. The key aspects addressed in this judgment have direct relevance to how manufacturers interact with their distribution networks and set pricing policies, which in turn can affect market dynamics and competition within the manufacturing industry. The Super Bock v. Portuguese Competition Authority judgment serves as a pivotal milestone in clarifying the legal framework governing vertical agreements in the European Union. Its comprehensive analysis of competition law principles provides valuable guidance to businesses operating within the EU, ensuring a more transparent and predictable regulatory environment for vertical agreements and, consequently, fostering healthy competition in the market. The ECJ confirmed for the first time the established EU law principles regarding vertical price-fixing agreements. It emphasizes that an agreement should not rigidly be classified by actions without considering the broader context. Although deviating from stricter framework centered on the primary purpose and severe restrictions may complicate the application of the law, this ruling encourages a more thoughtful evaluation of vertical agreements and their overlap with competition law.
RESEARCH ON THE QUALITY OF WORK LIFE AND EMPLOYEE MOTIVATION IN IT COMPANY
Authors:   Faculty of Management, University Union Nikola Tesla, Republic of Serbia, Kukolj Saša , Deretić Nemanja ,   Belgrade Business and Arts Academy of Applied Studies, Republic of Serbia, Kamiš Alen ,   The College of Service Business, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Published: October 2023

The quality of work life and motivation are essential for the success of companies. Research into these topics provides insights for improving the conditions and motivation of workers. The aim of this paper is to investigate the factors that most influence the quality of work life and motivation within a team of an IT company, to determine whether there are significant differences in the perception of the quality of work life and motivation among different groups of employees and how the working conditions and motivation of employees can be improved. The research sample was purposive sampling, employees in an IT company in the Republic of Serbia (n = 70). The research results show that investing in modern infrastructure, support for career development and continuous learning, as well as providing a mentorship program, can be key factors in achieving a successful work environment that stimulates and satisfies employees.
NONDISCRIMINATION IN INTERNATIONAL LAW: THE CASE OF THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA
Authors:   Assembly of the Republic of North Macedonia, Alili Laureta ,   Republic of North Macedonia
Published: October 2023

Discrimination is considered any unjustifiable difference or non-equal treatment - exclusion, limitation or advantage directed against certain individuals or groups, as well as family members or other persons closely related to them, whether openly or covertly, on the basis gender, skin color, nationality, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, language, religious or political beliefs, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, property status or other factors. The purpose of non-discrimination legislation is to give everyone an equitable chance to take advantage of opportunities that are available in a society. This paper aims to explore the application of non-discrimination in international law within the context of the Republic of North Macedonia. The Republic of North Macedonia (RNM) is discussed in the paper as an example of how the idea has been used domestically. The purpose of this study is to construct a framework for the idea of non-discrimination and to bridge disparate conceptions of it to establish a range of contexts. The principles of equality and non-discrimination as part of rule of law and the paper’s specific objectives include identifying non-discrimination law organizations, the background of various statutes, and other facets of this law like The Republic of North Macedonia’s legal system and policy. The purpose of this study will be to examine the non-discrimination in international law, specifically within the context of North Macedonia, which serves the broader purpose of promoting human rights, equality, and social justice within the country and providing valuable insights for similar efforts globally. It helps assess the state’s commitment to upholding non-discrimination principles and identifies areas for improvement to ensure that the rights of all individuals are protected and respected. As a conclusion, we will reaffirm a few of the recommendations given in order to encourage the Republic of North Macedonia’s dedication to equality and non-discrimination.
PENINGKATAN PENGETAHUAN DETEKSI DINI KANKER PAYUDARA PADA WANITA PEKERJA PABRIK KARET DI KOTA PALEMBANG
Authors: Murti Krisna , Pariyana Pariyana , Liberty Iche Andriyani , Mariana Mariana , Afladhanti Putri Mahirah , Marylin Dwi Tantri
Published: October 2023

Breast cancer is a global and national health concern that affects women worldwide and it is responsible for causing the highest number of cancer-related deaths annually. Additionally, the high incidence of breast cancer imposes a financial burden on the nation. Early breast cancer detection in reproductive age women using breast self-examination (SADARI) was chosen due to simple, inexpensive, and non-invasive procedure. SADARI is very necessary to find out any breast abnormalities so that they can be treated early. This community service project involved providing counseling to female workers in a rubber factory at Palembang city. The counseling was delivered through a lecture and demonstration of SADARI using mannequin. A pre-and post-test questionnaire containing 30 questions was utilized as the evaluation instrument. This activity aimed to measure the increase in knowledge about breast cancer early detection with SADARI among female workers in a Palembang city rubber factory. After counseling, the mean score was 1.42 points higher than before counseling, with p-value of 0.155. The results showed non-significant increase in knowledge before and after the counseling session.
INTERNALISASI PENDIDIKAN ANTIKORUPSI BERBASIS KOMUNITAS “PASRAMAN WIDYA SARASWATI”
Authors: Ambarwati Dewi , Zahro Khilda Nafisatus , Chotimah Ummi Khusnul , Karomah Putri Muflihatul
Published: October 2023

Anti-corruption education is needed to build children's character with integrity. Children are the next generation of the nation who should have national insight and anti-corruption integrity. It cannot be denied that there are some areas that have problems related to the implementation of anti-corruption education for children. The same thing happened in Kesamben Village, Ngajum District, Malang Regency, where the village still needs teaching staff to provide the right method in teaching anti-corruption values for children. this service activity was carried out by the UNIRA Malang KKN-T team using a service learning (S-L) approach, with the ultimate goal of stimulating children to be able to map problems, find solutions and reflect on the results of activities. Based on the service activities that have been carried out, it is evident that all participants are very enthusiastic and can map problems and solutions to reflect back on the material that has been given.
IMPLEMENTATION OF SERVICE-LEARNING METHOD AS THE IMPACTFUL LEARNING STRATEGY IN BASIC EDUCATION
Authors: Kristianti Tri , Oktaviansyah Aulia Rahman , Putri Febriana Anisa
Published: October 2023

As the implementation of meaningful learning on the basic education level, the Minister of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology (Kemdikbud Ristek) held a collaborative service-learning strategy entitled Kampus Mengajar. This program has been applied since the COVID-19 Pandemic spread out in 2019 and in 2022, it had five batches: Kampus Mengajar I, II, III, IV, and V. Each category has a different vision and mission to achieve the goal of students’ development in literacy, numeracy, and technology on the targeted schools. Kampus Mengajar III with the tagline “Belajar sambil berdampak” is expected to provide significant results, particularly for the schools’ partners. This community service program focuses on developing the student’s literacy, numeracy, and technology knowledge in SD Negeri 2 Karangnongko, Kabupaten Malang. Interviews, class observations, notes, and contextual strategies were applied to collect data during the program using service learning as the research method. In conclusion, this community service program provides significant advantages for students, such as increasing their learning motivation and achievement, however, corresponding improvements need to be explored in the future for better school development.
PENINGKATAN PENGETAHUAN INFEKSI MENULAR SEKSUAL DAN HIV/AIDS DENGAN PENDEKATAN CERAMAH PADA PELAJAR SMPN DI KOTA PALEMBANG
Authors: Afladhanti Putri Mahirah , Pariyana Pariyana , Oktharina Eka Handayani
Published: October 2023

Sexually Transmitted Infections commonly abbreviated as STIs are caused by various types of microorganisms that are usually transmitted through sexual contact. Palembang is the largest contributor of STI and HIV/AIDS cases in South Sumatra. A lecture and discussion with a PowerPoint presentation and posters were used to carry out this community service project. This activity aimed to determine the increase in knowledge about STI and HIV/AIDS after health education for junior high school students in Palembang. A pre-and post-test questionnaire containing ten questions was utilized as the evaluation instrument. According to the frequency distribution of participants' knowledge before health education, 59.5% were in the category of moderate knowledge. In the meantime, after receiving health education, the participants' knowledge improved to 33.3% in the moderate category and 64.3% in the good category. Based on the mean score after health education, the value was 10.48 points greater than before health education with a p-value of 0.00. This health education about STI and HIV/AIDS can significantly improve the knowledge of participants. The most important thing in this community service was to educate students to prevent this disease, thus reducing the stigma and prevalence of these diseases.
TRAINING AND ASSISTANCE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF LEARNING OUTCOME ASSESSMENT MATERIALS HIGH-ORDER THINKING SKILLS FOR HIGH SCHOOL MATHEMATICS TEACHERS IN SOUTH TANGERANG
Authors: Herlinawati Elin , Kharis Selly Anastassia Amellia , Idayani Darsih , Siregar Hasoloan , Muna Siti Umamah Naili
Published: October 2023

High Order Thinking Skill (HOTS) is students' ability to process knowledge and ideas in a certain way to give them new knowledge and implications. The general perception regarding HOTS questions is that they are high-level questions. Most teachers adopt olympic questions as HOTS questions due to a misperception that HOTS questions are difficult, even though HOTS questions can be made in various difficulty levels: low, medium, and high. In addition, the substantive aspect of Mathematics, especially the application of Mathematics in life, is also one of the problems in developing HOTS questions. The method of implementing community service (PkM) is by training and assisting in preparing SMA-level Mathematics HOTS questions. The results of this PkM activity are: (1) Increased knowledge and understanding of teachers in the technique of developing HOTS questions which can be seen in an increase in the average pre-test and post-test results by 9%, (2) Improved mathematical skills in the use of concepts and applied Mathematics on HOTS questions. This can be seen from the questions made by the teachers in this PkM activity, and (3) the participants' satisfaction with this PkM activity is shown by the questionnaire results with a satisfaction range of 85.71% - 96.43%.
PELATIHAN PENANAMAN TANAMAN HIDROPONIK SEBAGAI UPAYA PEMBERDAYAAN KELOMPOK PKK DI DESA KALITENGAH KABUPATEN LAMONGAN
Authors: Hamdani Muhammad Fachrizal , Pratama Muhammad Alfian , Putra Atilla Dani , Razilda Shalsabilla Bayu , Khoiriyah Ridhoatin , Ikhsan Dilla Amalia Bilqis , Putri Gladia Renata , Gultom Christian , Mustofa Muhammad Zaid , Putri Shania Vivi Armylia
Published: October 2023

This community service activity was carried out with the aim of introducing and implementing a hydroponic plant system in Kalitengah Village through training activities. This was due to the potential that Kalitengah Village had, namely the enthusiasm of the Kalitengah Village community, especially the PKK group, for planting activities. The limited land of each resident's house was also the reason why hydroponic planting activities could be carried out. The method of this activity was socialization and training. The socialization was carried out as a method for delivering material about hydroponics, while the training was carried out as a method for practicing hydroponic plant nurseries, one of which was green lettuce. The results of this activity were seen through indicators of activity success. In general, this activity was attended by 60% of the total invitees. The participants took part in this activity with a high level of enthusiasm from the start of delivering the material to nursery practice. Through this training activity, the people of Kalitengah Village could immediately plant hydroponic plants without supervision from the KKN group so that this activity had a sustainable value.
STRATEGI PELATIHAN PENGUATAN EKONOMI UMKM: MENGATASI TANTANGAN PENGEMBANGAN DESA WISATA CIDERUM, BOGOR
Authors: Ardiansyah Imam , Dewantara Yudhiet Fajar , Djunaid Ika Suryono , Facrureza Dewanta , Susanto Prayogo , Krisnadi Antonius Rizki , Vishnuvardhana Vishnuvardhana
Published: October 2023

This study aims to thoroughly assess the effectiveness of a training program in enhancing the economic prospects of the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (UMKM) sector within the picturesque village of Desa Wisata Ciderum, located in Bogor. The research methodology employed here utilizes a comprehensive case study approach, centering on 25 UMKM practitioners who actively participated in a training program focusing on competency development and digital marketing strategies. Data were meticulously gathered through a combination of in-depth interviews and careful observations. Subsequently, a qualitative approach was employed to meticulously analyze the amassed data. The findings unequivocally demonstrated that the training program wielded a significantly positive influence. It led to substantial increases in sales figures, a notable expansion in market reach, and a remarkable enhancement of UMKM brand recognition within the community and beyond. Furthermore, this training initiative proved to be an effective solution in addressing the existing challenges related to limited knowledge and skills within the UMKM sector. It also played a pivotal role in fostering collaborative partnerships among the UMKM practitioners. The conclusions drawn from this research are of paramount importance, offering invaluable insights into the economic development of Desa Wisata Ciderum. By employing effective and sustainable training approaches, this study underscores the potential for further strengthening the UMKM sector, thereby contributing to the overall prosperity of the village.
PEMBERDAYAAN KOMUNITAS BANK SAMPAH DI BOJONEGORO MELALUI PELATIHAN PEMBUATAN ECOBRICK
Authors: Susanti Nila Dwi , Mufidah Eryul , Zulianto Aris
Published: October 2023

The formulation of the problem taken by researchers in this community service activity is how to provide knowledge and insight about plastic waste processing to the community by empowering the Bojonegoro waste bank community, and how to make ecobricks and develop creative products to reduce non-organic waste in the waste bank community. In Bojonegoro? This community service uses the (ABCD) asset-based community development method, which utilizes used goods and trash that are around that are owned by villagers and then used as material that empowers the waste bank community in Bojonegoro. In the (ABCD) method, asset-based community development has several steps in its implementation and for conducting research, namely discovery, dream, design, define and destiny. Based on the results of community service, it can be concluded as follows: How to make ecobricks using plastic waste by collecting the waste, then cutting it. After that, the bottles are filled with plastic until they are solid and then stacked into bricks. Apart from that, ecobricks can be educational tools such as educational game tools (APE) from ecobricks, and puzzle learning media from ecobricks.
SOCIALIZATION OF ISLAMIC FINANCIAL CONTRACTS AND PRODUCTS AS AN ENDEAVOR TO INCREASE FINANCIAL LITERACY IN RURAL AREA
Authors: Maf'ula Faricha , Hakimi Fifi , Assadam Elvina
Published: October 2023

Islamic financial literacy must be carried out massively in various communities. Islamic financial literacy is critical to improving Indonesia's Islamic financial ecosystem and meeting Indonesia's target of becoming a global Islamic economic and financial center by 2024. Therefore, this community service activity aims to conduct socialization in Islamic financial contracts and products to increase Islamic financial literacy in Indonesia in the women's community 'Aisyiyah Ranting Soko, Glagah, Lamongan, East Java. This activity used a service-learning approach with a form of socialization. The results of the community service showed that: (1) The mechanism for this activity was planning, implementation, and evaluation, which the assisted subjects could distinguish between conventional and Islamic finance, the concept of usury, and the supervisory board of Islamic financial institutions; and (2) there was a significant difference in the assisted subjects before and after socialization.
Estilos de aprendizaje en estudiantes de posgrado de Odontología a través del cuestionario Honey–Alonso
Authors: Ortega-Galarza Máximo , Altamirano-Pérez Hólguer , Pachacama-Socasi Víctor , Tovar-Pinzón María
Published: October 2023

The objective of the research was to describe the learning styles of students in different specializations at the Postgraduate School of Dentistry at the San Martin University Foundation, Postgraduate Dentistry programs at the University of Cartagena, Postgraduate Dentistry programs at the Cooperative University of Colombia, and at Javeriana University, in the second semester of the year 2022. A descriptive, non-experimental, and comparative research approach was employed, with a simple random sample of 150 students. The instrument used was the CHAEA questionnaire, and data processing was carried out using SPSS V.23. In conclusion, the predominant learning styles across the four universities at the postgraduate level were reflective at 53.3% and theoretical at 47.3%, which are characteristic of a learning process where harmony, tranquility, dedication, and experience are hallmarks of medical sciences.
Wisata Alam Positif: Perancangan Media Komunikasi Edukasi Wisatawan Ekowisata Mangrove Tarumajaya Bekasi
Authors: Imaddudin Imaddudin , Apriliana Tri Alida , Athalarik Fadli M.
Published: October 2023

Kerusakan lingkungan pariwisata terus bertambah dengan prilaku wisatawan yang meninggalkan jejak perjalanan yang kurang baik, terlebih hutan mangrove sebagai penyanggah abrasi air laut, srrta bisa juga memberikan kontribusi besar bagi masyarakat luas. Tujuan kegiatan penyuluhan perancangan media komunikasi edukasi wisatawan ekowisata mangrove Tarumajaya Bekasi ini diharapkan mampu menjadi pijakan awal untuk bangkit dan membangun kembali, serta dijadikan sarana informasi dan persuasi melalui media komunikasi yang digunakan oleh Pokdarwis Pal Jaya. Metode pelaksanaan secara diskusi terkait brainstorming menyesesuaikan dengan kebutuhan, survey awal, dan penyuluhan perancangan media komunikasi itu sendiri. Hasilnya pun menunjukkan ada capaian secara tiga aspek dilihat dari segi kognitif dan afektif mulai terarah dan memahami akan pentingnya keberlansungan ekowisata hutan mangrove sebagai keberlanjutan dan manfaat bagi khayalak luas. Adapun secara perilaku masih perlu upaya yang lebih besar lagi, karena bangkitnya pariwisata juga turut didukung oleh SDM (sumber daya manusia) yang terjun dan mau untuk membenahi pariwisata secara bersama-sama.
Persentase perbandingan bahan bakar campuran cangkang dan fiber kelapa sawit terhadap unjuk kerja boiler di PKS PTPN V sei galuh
Authors: Andri Sri Andriansyah , Arizona Rafil
Published: October 2023

Kajian ini membahas mengenai persentase perbandingan campuran bahan bakar fiber dan cangkang sawit dengan memiliki beberapa persentase yang berbeda-beda, sehingga didapatlah hasil persentase bahan bakar pada unjuk kerja boiler yang paling baik. Dalam hal ini, nilai kalori bahan bakar sangat berperan penting dalam menentukan efisiensi boiler, di mana semakin tinggi nilai kalori, maka semakin sedikit bahan bakar yang digunakan. Hal tersebut sangat berpengaruh terhadap unjuk kerja boiler, serta lebih ekonomis dalam penghematan bahan bakar. Pengambilan data boiler di PKS PTPN V Sei Galuh, berupa komposisi bahan bakar serta parameter satuan boiler didapat menggunakan software water dan steam properties yang selanjutnya dilakukan pengambilan data dalam mencari persentase bahan bakar boiler yang paling baik. Berdasarkan hasil kajian yang telah dilakukan, maka didapatkan hasil yang paling baik pada persentase bahan bakar fiber 75% dan cangkang sawit 25% dengan effisensi 86%, konsumsi bahan bakar sebesar 759 kg/jam, kapasitas boiler sebesar 40.091,8 kg/jam, konsumsi udara pembakaran sebesar 8.500,401 kg.udara/kg.bahan bakar, dan panas yang dihasilkan sebesar 23.213.235,24 kkal/jam atau 23,21×106. Dengan hasil kajian ini, maka boiler dapat menghasilkan energi listrik sebesar ± 1 Megawatt dengan kebutuhan listrik untuk menjalankan seluruh kinerja mesin selama satu hari sebesar ± 0,8 Megawatt.
The Distinction Between Male and Female Attitudes Toward COVID-19 Vaccination
Authors: Towar Zainab Abdal-Kadham , Hussein Zainab Ali , Khudair Fatima Wanas
Published: October 2023

To effectively contain the COVID-19 pandemic, herd immunity must be attained, which necessitates a high vaccination rate. Despite the value of immunization, some people are still reluctant or unwilling to get the COVID-19 vaccine. In order to create community immunity and a successful future pandemic response, it is necessary to understand adults' intentions towards the COVID-19 immunization.. The aim of this study to examine the distinction between men and women attitudes towards coronavirus vaccine  . Methods cross-sectional survey is conducted in this study and (nonprobability convenience sampling technique) is used for collecting data. Total samples of (400) adult person has been taken in (200) participants were taken from Al-Diwaniyah Teaching Hospital, (155) participants were taken from Public Health Center, (45) participants were taken from Orouba Preparatory School the current study. The samples are assessed attitudes adult community towards the COVID-19 Vaccination through a questionnaire. : The results of the current study have their no different between male and female in their attitudes toward Corona Virus vaccine.