bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Preparing North American Preservice Teachers for Global Perspectives: An International Teaching Practicum Experience in Africa
Authors: Mwebi Bosire Monari , Brigham Susan M.
Published: January 2025

Given the economic, political, and social conditions in the world today and the increased diversity in Canadian classrooms, schools require teachers who have a strong sense of self-awareness and understanding of global issues. This article is based on empirical research involving preservice teachers from an Atlantic Canadian university. The preservice teachers did six weeks of teaching practicum in Africa. We draw on the theories of Africentricity and transformative learning to inform our analysis. Our findings suggest that preservice teachers who did their practicum in Africa increased their self-awareness, and enhanced their personal efficacy and understanding of cross-cultural, diversity, and globalization issues, which has informed their subsequent teaching practice in public school systems. We conclude with recommendations for teacher education programs.
Understanding Aboriginal Learning Ideology Through Storywork with Elders
Authors: Atleo Marlene R.
Published: January 2025

Five Nuu-chah-nulth Elders engaged in the examination of a Nuu-chah-nulth story for what they considered learning. A network of eight learning archetypes inhabited the story to demonstrate a range of learning strategies. The Elders identified features central to a cultural learning project, which included prenatal care and grandparent teaching, spiritual bathing, partnerships, ritual sites, and ancestor names. Learning strategies were understood as embedded and embodied in the form of characters displaying the archetypes. The storywork process used by the Elders, systematized as phenomenological orienteering and operationalized as metaphorical mapping, was found to be a useful methodology.
Dynamics of Education Policy and Practice for Urban Aboriginal Early School Leavers
Authors: Wishart Diane
Published: January 2025

In this study I explore a lack of cohesion between two Alberta government policy documents that are intended to address the problem of early school leaving of disenfranchised urban Aboriginal youth. The research explores the question of whether this lack of cohesion is reflected in educational practice for this population of learners. This issue is further examined through exploration of an inner-city high school that is designed to meet the needs of a disenfranchised urban population generally while meeting the specific educational needs of Aboriginal students who constitute most of its student population. The need for this analysis is given context by the relatively few disenfranchised urban Aboriginal youth who complete high school in Alberta. Although this study focuses on an Alberta inner-city school, the low completion rates for this population are in evidence throughout Canada and elsewhere across the globe.
The Consequential Validity of Student Ratings: What do Instructors Really Think?
Authors: Beran Tanya N. , Rokosh Jennifer L.
Published: January 2025

This study investigates instructors’ perceptions about strengths and weaknesses of a student ratings instrument employed in their university. The sample consisted of 357 instructors in a major Canadian university where each term students are required to complete an evaluation at the end of every course. Qualitative analyses of their written responses indicate that most instructors held negative views about the ratings instrument, administration procedures, and use of results. They also reported concerns about biasing factors and the negative effect that ratings have on instructors. Few instructors provided positive comments about the validity of the ratings, the utility of ratings for the user groups, accountability, student representation, and cost efficient administration procedures. Moreover, only 25% considered ratings useful for improving teaching effectiveness.
Visual Methodology in Classroom Inquiry: Enhancing Complementary Qualitative Research Designs
Authors: Kingsley Joanne
Published: January 2025

This article presents the argument that combining visual methods with other qualitative research methods enhances the inherent strengths of each methodology and allows new understandings to emerge. These would otherwise remain hidden if only one method were used in isolation. In a qualitative inquiry of an elementary teacher’s constructivist literacy practices, categorizing and contextualizing strategies using grounded theory and narrative analysis were juxtaposed with visual analysis. The interactive, interpretive process of moving back and forth between visual and textual data demonstrated the power of visual images to explicate the complexities of classroom practice.
Taxing Canada’s Cash Cow: Tax and Royalty Burdens on Oil and Gas Investments
Authors: Mintz Jack M. , Chen Duanjie
Published: January 2025

This paper addresses in depth the impact of both corporate taxes and royalties on the decision to invest in the oil and gas sector for British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland & Labrador and in comparison to Texas. Similar to Chen and Mintz (2009), we estimate the marginal effective tax rate on capital for the oil and gas sector, comparable to other sectors in the economy. In our assessment, we include federal and provincial corporate income taxes, sales taxes on capital purchases and other capital-related taxes in our assessment such as severance taxes and royalties. Except for oil and gas investments in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland & Labrador offshore developments, oil and gas investments bear a higher tax burden compared to other industries in Canada. In other words, oil and gas investments are generally not “subsidized” but bear a higher level of taxes and royalties on investment compared to other industries.
Canada’s Tax Competitiveness After a Decade of Reforms: Still an Unfinished Plan
Authors: Chen Duanjie , Mintz Jack M.
Published: January 2025

In the past decade, Canada has undertaken extensive business tax reform, with sharply lower corporate income tax rates, better capital cost allowances, sales tax harmonization, and the virtual elimination of capital tax on non-financial businesses. Further changes are in store by 2012 that will put Canada in the middle of the pack of a broad group of 80 countries.
Over the past several years, however, Canada has lost some standing. In 2005, it was the fourth-highest-taxed country, and by 2007 it had improved to thirteenth highest; by 2009, though, it had worsened to tenth highest. Still, in that year, taking into account the reforms that had taken place, Canada’s business tax structure was better than that of the United States. Canada’s tax competitiveness among the Group-of-7 major industrialized countries has also improved, but still lags that of most other members of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).
Additional reductions of business taxes by 2013 — particularly sales tax harmonization in Ontario and British Columbia and planned federal and provincial corporate tax rate reductions — will further improve Canada’s business tax competitiveness, crucially with respect to the emerging economies of Brazil, Russia, India, and China.
Yet federal opposition parties are urging an end to further planned reductions of federal and provincial corporate income tax rates. Such a move would be seriously misguided. Not only would it put Canada’s tax competitiveness at a disadvantage among OECD countries, impairing productivity; it would also harm government revenues as businesses shifted their profits out of high-tax jurisdictions and into lower-tax one abroad.
Should Government Facilitate Voluntary Pension Plans?
Authors: Nielson Norma L.
Published: January 2025

Several proposals have surfaced recently that government develop and offer some sort of voluntary pension plan (VPP). This paper examines areas of public policy on pensions where changes should take place with or without the development of a VPP, including those that promote greater harmonization, portability, and labour mobility. Similarly, the challenges of inertia and annuitization are areas in which a VPP is only one of several available policy devices. In the final analysis, two key arguments provide the only compelling reasons to support the establishment of large, economically efficient funds: that their assets could be managed professionally and efficiently and that they could reduce the distraction from employers’ primary goals. Neither of these arguments, however, offers convincing evidence that VPPs should be developed by government rather than by the private sector. Ultimately, the marketplace will determine whether the additional option of a VPP is needed and whether it is offered on terms that make it more attractive than the other available alternatives.
Increasing the Affordability of Rental Housing in Canada: An Assessment of Alternative Supply-Side Measures
Authors: Steele Marion , Tomlinson Peter
Published: January 2025

Homelessness is a serious social problem that is unlikely to be solved by grand proclamations or a single policy initiative. It is, more likely, to be solved by the introduction of innumerable changes both in how we understand the problem and how we approach its solution. In this paper we examine the costs and benefits of tax measures that would promote greater involvement of the private sector in the provision of affordable housing. We also examine the costs and benefits of a variety of regulatory initiatives. In an earlier era, centrally directed federal-provincial grant programs for housing run by governments and non-profit organizations were the means of providing affordable housing. Most of the proposals in this paper, in contrast, aim to harness the energy and the efficiency-promoting competition of the private sector. The focus is on decentralized decision-making. Some measures would depend heavily on individual entrepreneurs and non-profit organizations. Others would depend on municipal governments, whose program capacities have grown greatly in recent decades and whose closeness to their constituencies makes them well-placed both to develop and to deliver supportive measures. Our assessment of possibilities suggests that a low-income housing tax credit best balances effectiveness with the need to minimize costs on strained government budgets. Tax measures aimed at investors in multi-unit rental buildings are also likely to meet these criteria.
Public Sector Wage Growth in Alberta
Authors: Boessenkool Ken , Eisen Ben
Published: January 2025

In recent years, Alberta’s fiscal stance has shifted from large surpluses to deficits, and a large part of the blame appears to be due to rising public sector salaries. Since 2000, the province’s public sector wage bill has shot up by 119 percent — almost double the rate of growth in the rest of Canada. Wages, previously roughly at par with the rest of the country, are now higher (in many cases very substantially) across all public sector categories, including health care, social services, education and government, consuming 95 percent of the increase in provincial revenues over the past decade. At the same time, the number of public sector employees has grown faster than the overall population; it is difficult to attribute this sharp uptick to a rise in productivity, or the need to compete with private industry for skilled workers. This paper breaks down the increases in every category, arguing that if the provincial government is looking to trim expenditures, public sector salaries are a good place to start. The authors make their case using detailed Statistics Canada data, throwing down the gauntlet to defenders of the status quo and challenging them to justify these disparate increases.
Peering into Alberta’s Darkening Future: How Oil Prices Impact Alberta’s Royalty Revenues
Authors: Dobson Sarah
Published: January 2025

The price of oil just keeps collapsing — and the fate of Alberta’s revenues is buckling with it. Going into March 2015, it seemed as if prices might have finally found a bottom, somewhere between US$48 and US$52. By the second week of March, they began falling again, to the low forties. These are prices the Alberta government had not even ventured to fathom when first putting together its forecasts for the impact of falling oil prices on the province’s finances. Come the fourth quarter of the Alberta government’s 2014/15 fiscal year, the province’s finances will begin to really feel the blow from the plunge in oil, as royalty payments dry up significantly. Come the 2015/16 fiscal year, the situation becomes even bleaker. In fact, the current fiscal year will seem pleasant compared to the next one. Due to a stronger than expected first half of the year, actual bitumen and crude oil royalties collected in Alberta from April to September 2014 exceeded estimates by $1.3 billion. That will mitigate some of the damage that the continuing slide in prices will cause by the year’s end, with the government’s third quarter update showing expected year-end crude oil and bitumen royalty revenues falling short of the budget target by $549 million. So severe has the fall in oil prices been that, in March 2015, the number of barrels of conventional oil that the government collects in royalties could plummet by up to 53,000 barrels from the 2014/15 budget forecast, declining to just 4,100 barrels per day. This suggests that prices may be nearing a point where royalty collection from conventional crude oil production is at risk of being virtually eliminated. Bitumen royalties are not faring much better. Relative to July 2014, per barrel royalties in February 2015 have potentially declined by 60 to 90 per cent. All told, the combined effect of the changing exchange rate, lower prices, and the lower royalty rates that take effect in this low-price environment, will lead to a potential decline in crude oil and bitumen royalty revenues of 42 to 74 per cent in the 2015/16 fiscal year. This corresponds to a monetary decline of roughly $3.3 billion to $5.8 billion. If oil prices stay below US$45 per barrel, that decline will become even more severe. The pain for Alberta revenues does not end there. The government will be facing additional losses in land sale revenues, natural gas royalties, and tax revenues. Still, even the surprisingly strong revenues for the first half of the year suggest a serious problem with government forecasts. By the end of September, the government had collected $5.198 billion in crude oil and bitumen royalties, 33 per cent higher than originally forecast. That government estimates could be so far off the mark raises serious questions about the methods the province is using to forecast royalties. In a province so dependent on resource royalties for its revenues, adding the unpredictability of unreliable forecasting methods can only put its fiscal planning at that much greater risk of instability.
On the Role & Future of Calgary’s Community Associations
Authors: Conger Brian W. , Goodbrand Pernille , Gondek Jyoti
Published: January 2025

Calgary’s 151 volunteer-run, non-profit community associations (CAs) need updated and clearly defined roles as they strive to deliver programs and services to their neighbourhoods, and advocate in local planning issues. With a council-driven mandate to begin a review of CAs’ roles in community representation, The City of Calgary has a prime opportunity to help them to better deliver local government to the people whose interests they represent. This paper is intended to inform The City’s review by examining the forces at play in Calgary’s network of CAs, such as the need to maintain aging infrastructure, competition with residents associations and The City itself in providing recreational amenities, misaligned expectations in local planning and volunteer burnout. The paper explores the neighbourhood association systems in Seattle and Portland, two cities that undertook large-scale institutional formalization in the late 1980s and 2000s, respectively, and outlines best practices that are applicable to the local context. Potential solutions to the problems CAs face involve partnering with local businesses and other community-oriented organizations, bringing together CAs into a district-based system that elevates neighbourhood decisions above the block-face – aggregating multiple perspectives up to The City and directing money and resources down to individual neighbourhoods – and generally moving beyond the present system which focuses primarily on neighbourhood livability. The City of Calgary needs to decide the extent of its own future involvement in community governance, and this paper provides several prospective methods from which to choose. Including strengthening the support services already provided, taking a leadership role in neighbourhood representation, or downloading authority and resources to a dedicated third-party, such as the non-profit Federation of Calgary Communities. Key to governance is reviewing how the system is funded. If the role of CAs is valued, then dedicated funding needs to extend beyond facility maintenance. Furthermore, creating opportunities to support CAs partnering with residents associations – instead of competing – would aid in resolving problems faced by CAs connected with funding, resources, space-sharing, amenities and volunteers. Calgary’s CAs have come a long way from the informal community “get-togethers” of the early 20th century. As they continue to evolve, The City must take charge to prevent existing problems from languishing, and strengthen CAs’ ability to provide the programming and services Calgarians expect and enjoy.
If it Matters, Measure it: Unpacking Diversification in Canada
Authors: Tombe Trevor , Mansell Robert L.
Published: January 2025

Will greater diversification benefit our economy? While many think it will, few are explicit about what they mean by diversification or what an “ideal” level would be. Even fewer recognize that favoured policies to promote diversification could actually do more harm than good. There are many ways to measure diversification in Canada, and each measure tells a different story. Canada’s GDP and employment, for example, are more diverse than many other countries, including the U.S. Employment is also more diversified today than at any point in its recent history, even in resource-rich provinces. Perhaps surprisingly, Alberta and Saskatchewan lead the country in employment diversity. Even accounting for non-resource jobs that are indirectly linked to resources does not reveal resource-rich provinces to be less diverse than others. To be sure, by other measures they are less diverse and more volatile, so we gather and analyze a wealth of data to paint a full, nuanced, and sometimes surprising picture of diversification in Canada. But does diversification even matter? Economists, for centuries, have found gains from specializing in areas where we have a comparative advantage. Subsidizing certain selected industries therefore risks causing economic damage by distorting activity and displacing workers and investment from more valuable uses. Policy-makers should therefore focus on neutral policies: create a favorable investment climate, facilitate adjustment and re-training, encourage savings (including by government), and so on. We discuss the pros and cons of various options. At the end of the day, responsible governments must define their objectives clearly, and recognize the costs of policies meant to achieve those objectives. We cannot hope to have a sensible debate on economic policy without full and complete information. If it matters, measure it.
Prática da intimidação sistemática pelos profissionais da educação: conscientização, prevenção e combate
Authors: Costa Bruna Fernanda Nóbrega da
Published: January 2025

Esse estudo discute a práxis do bullying no espaço escolar, como uma ação dos profissionais contra os alunos. Para a sua construção foi feita uma imersão na produção acadêmica que disserta acerca da intimidação sistemática praticada sobre os alunos nos ambientes escolares, com escopo na sua efetuação nas escolas brasileiras pelos profissionais que as formam. Com isso foi possível evidenciar o bullying em outra óptica. Assim, este trabalho consolida-se como uma discussão relevante para a educação, sobretudo, para a sua ocorrência com qualidade, igualdade e equidade.
A transição da educação infantil para os anos iniciais: desafios de adaptação para as crianças e os professores
Authors: Alves Claudia Ximenez , Morcelli Patrícia
Published: January 2025

O estudo em questão tem como objetivo relacionar o processo de adaptação na transição da criança da Educação Infantil para os Anos Iniciais, buscando associá-lo às práticas docentes que circundam as crianças neste processo. Enquanto problemática, questiona-se: As instituições escolares, quando priorizam a alfabetização na transição da Educação Infantil para os Anos iniciais, estão respeitando a criança e suas potencialidades infantis, nessa fase específica de seu desenvolvimento? As propostas pedagógicas escolares estão considerando o direito da criança de ser criança, antes mesmo de ser aluno? Trata-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa, de caráter bibliográfico, com aporte teórico na Psicologia Histórico-Cultural, pautada em Vigotski, especialmente em relação ao papel da brincadeira no desenvolvimento infantil. Como resultado, constatou-se a existência de uma forte pressão social vivenciada pelas crianças neste período, envolvendo tanto as alterações em suas vidas escolares, quanto a ausência de brincadeiras. Isso porque, as crianças experimentam uma impactante ruptura neste processo de transição, que requer propostas que as articulem, no sentido de conciliar alfabetização e cultura lúdica no contexto educacional deste período de escolarização.escolarização.
Educação sexual na perspectiva da educação especial e inclusiva: uma revisão bibliográfica
Authors: Jesus Ariana Souza de , Araújo Amanda Dias de
Published: January 2025

Estudos apontam para um intenso déficit na Educação Sexual de pessoas com deficiência, principalmente deficiência intelectual (DI), levando esses indivíduos a manterem vários conceitos equivocados sobre sexualidade, o que faz com que o sexo inseguro e a vitimação por abuso sexual ocorra com mais frequência entre esse público. Diante desse cenário, esse trabalho tem como relevância e finalidade, fortalecer o debate sobre a Educação Sexual de pessoas com DI e desenvolver uma base de conhecimento, que possa ajudar professoresa fornecer Educação Sexual de qualidade. Para isso, elegeu-se a pesquisa bibliográfica como metodologia de investigação. Os resultados mostram que pessoas com DI, não têm tido Educação Sexual de qualidade, seja em casa, ou na escola, comprometendo assim a vivência da sua sexualidade. Conclui-se que é de suma importância a inserção de conteúdos sobre Educação Inclusiva e Educação Sexual nas grades curriculares dos cursos de graduação em Licenciatura, para que os professores possam trabalhar interiormente suas questões sexuais, preconceitos e tabus, e adquirir os conhecimentos e estratégias necessárias para mediar a Educação Sexual de pessoas com DI.
A Comprehensive System for Real-Time Sign Language Translation into Text and Speech
Authors:   Associate professor  Dept of Computer Science and Engg.  Malnad College of Engineering, H.V Shashidhara , R Jnanesh , V Karthik , I S Kiran , I R Hemanth
Published: January 2025

Effective communication remains a challenge for individuals who rely on sign language as their primary mode of expression, especially in interactions with non-sign language users. This research explores an innovative system that converts sign language gestures into text and subsequently into synthesized speech, enabling seamless and inclusive communication. Leveraging advancements in computer vision, natural language processing (NLP), and speech synthesis, the proposed model captures real-time sign gestures, translates them into structured textual data, and outputs audible speech with high accuracy.

The study delves into key technologies, including machine learning algorithms for gesture recognition, dynamic language modelling for text interpretation, and scalable speech synthesis techniques for voice output. This paper aims to provide a comprehensive framework addressing the linguistic and technical complexities of sign-to-text-to-speech conversion, emphasizing its potential impact on accessibility and societal integration for the deaf and hard-of-hearing communities.
ONLINE VOTING SYSTEM
Authors:   CSE Student Department of Computer Science and Engineering (Joginpally B.R Engineering College), ASRITHA K. , KEERTHI CH. , TEJA J S. SAI , CHAUHAN KALPANA
Published: January 2025

The Online Voting System Project integrates advanced optics and photonics principles to enhance the security and efficiency of electronic voting mechanisms. By leveraging light-based technologies, such as lasers and optical sensors, the system aims to provide a highly secure, tamper-resistant environment for online voting. The application of lasers in encoding voter information ensures data integrity, while optical technologies like light modulation and optical encryption safeguard against cyber threats. The system utilizes dynamic templates to verify voter identity, enabling precise authentication via optical recognition techniques. By adopting these photonic innovations, the system offers an advanced solution that addresses current concerns over privacy, transparency, and accessibility in online voting. The project's framework also incorporates optical data transmission protocols for rapid and secure vote submission. Relevant journals and publications in the field of optical communications and laser security serve as a foundation for implementing these technologies, aiming to set a new standard in digital voting systems. This approach seeks to combine cutting-edge photonic research with practical application, ensuring a robust and scalable solution for secure online voting in future elections.
Survey on Industrial AI: A Comprehensive Approach to Restricted Area Monitoring, Safety Equipment Detection, Pose Detection, and Fire Detection
Authors:   Dept. of Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Engineering, PES’s Modern College of Engineering, Pune, Maharashtra, India, Jadhav Onkar , Nehul Rohit , Dalvi Raj , Parlikar Satyan , . Ghuge Dr. C. A
Published: January 2025

Industrial AI has rapidly evolved as a critical technology that enhances security, safety, and operational efficiency in industrial environments. This survey provides a comprehensive overview of key Industrial AI modules, including restricted area monitoring, safety equipment detection, pose detection, and fire detection. We explore how these modules integrate into existing industrial infrastructures, improving real-time safety monitoring and emergency response systems. Future research directions on these topics are also outlined- developments such as edge computing, AI-augmented human collaboration, and improvements in detection accuracy. This work aspires to show a comprehensive understanding of the Industrial AI application and its promise to change the very nature of operations involving safety and production in industries.

Keywords: Industrial AI, Restricted Area Monitoring, Safety Equipment Detection, Pose Detection, Fire Detection, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Edge Computing, Human-AI Collaboration.
Optimizing Student and Faculty Experiences Through University Management Platforms
Authors:   Computer Science and Technology, Presidency University, Kumar Aman , J, Nikhil Rathod , Achar Sandeep , Shirni Chandan P , K R Kishore
Published: January 2025

The University Management Platforms (UMPs) are very vital in the management of the day to day activities and improvement of the students and the instructors. This paper aims at establishing how UMPs, through features such as self-service portals, real-time notifications, automated class management tools, and performance dashboards can enhance user engagement, productivity, and satisfaction. Through the analysis of case studies and user feedback, this study identifies the advantages of minimizing the time and energy spent on administrative functions and the easy access to required materials. add The value results show to that the the academic user-focused and UMPs administrative not process only of solve developing problems a but stronger also and more efficient digitally integrated system of education.

Keywords - Cybersecurity, Full-stack Development, TypeScript, React, Node.js, Authentication, Real-time Monitoring, Threat Management, Data Encryption, Security Analytics.
Automatic Vacant Parking Places Management System Using Multicamera Vehicle Detection
Authors:   Computer Science and  Engineering      (Internet Of Things)  Guru Nanak Institutions  Technical Campus  Telangana, India, Veena      Banoth , Sachin Muthe , Kumar Sudanapu Achyuth , Surekha B
Published: January 2025

Managing vacant parking spaces efficiently is crucial for smart city applications. This paper tackles the challenge by introducing a deep neural network approach for detecting parking occupancy. For large parking areas, using a single high-mounted camera offers an effective way to monitor the entire space. To achieve this, we leveraged the well-known YOLO object detection model, which is recognized for its high precision and real-time speed. We propose a modified, lightweight version of the YOLO-v5 architecture tailored for parking management. Our model is designed to detect vehicles of various sizes, from large trucks to small cars, using a multi-scale learning mechanism. This approach enables the model to learn detailed, discriminative features across different scales. By optimizing the architecture, we reduced the number of trainable parameters from 7.28 million in YOLO-v5S to 7.26 million in our model while significantly boosting precision. Our model achieves a detection speed of 30 frames per second (fps) and outperforms the larger YOLO-v5-L and YOLO-v5-X versions, particularly excelling in detecting small vehicles, with a 33% improvement compared to YOLO-v5-X. Experimental results demonstrate that our approach is both efficient and accurate, making it a promising solution for managing parking spaces autonomously in smart cities.

Keywords--It deals with smart parking management, parking occupancy detection, YOLO-v5 architecture, deep neural networks, smart cities, vehicle detection, cenital-plane camera, real-time object detection, multi-scale mechanism, tiny vehicle detection, deep learning applications, parking space optimization, computer vision, traffic optimization, machine learning models for parking, low-end terminals deployment, parking resource management, modified YOLO-v5 model, autonomous parking systems, and urban mobility solutions.
Unveiling the Potential: Exploring the Diversity of Post Office Investment Options in India
Authors:   Sakthi Institute of Information and Management Studies, Sharmila Dr. R. , Dharshini , V. Kaviya
Published: January 2025

This article delves into the diverse array of investment options offered by the Post Office in India. Through an in-depth examination, it explores the various schemes available, ranging from traditional savings accounts to innovative investment products. Drawing from empirical data and expert insights, the article analyzes the features, benefits, and suitability of each scheme for different investor profiles. Additionally, it discusses the role of Post Office investments in fostering financial inclusion and promoting savings habits among diverse segments of the population. Understanding this diversity is essential for investors seeking secure and accessible avenues for wealth accumulation in India's evolving financial landscape.

Keywords: Post office schemes, Investment options
Hambatan belajar siswa pada materi kaidah pencacahan
Authors: Santosa Farah Heniati , Indrawati Indrawati , Bahri Samsul
Published: January 2025

Artikel ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi learning obstacles siswa dalam pembelajaran matematika, khususnya pada materi kaidah pencacahan. Penelitian ini menggunakan desain deskriptif eksploratif. Data dikumpulkan melalui tes, wawancara mendalam dengan siswa dan guru, serta teknik observasi kelas. Hasilnya menunjukkan bahwa siswa menghadapi hambatan belajar epistemologis, ontogenik, dan didaktis. Hambatan epistemologis terlihat dari kesulitan siswa dalam membedakan antara konsep permutasi dan kombinasi. Hambatan ontogenik meliputi kelemahan dalam penguasaan materi prasyarat, seperti operasi dasar matematika, serta rendahnya kepercayaan diri siswa. Hambatan didaktis muncul dari metode pembelajaran yang kurang variatif, dengan dominasi metode ceramah dan minimnya penggunaan alat bantu visual atau media interaktif. Faktor utama penyebab hambatan melibatkan kombinasi faktor internal, seperti keterbatasan pemahaman konsep dan kesalahan operasional siswa, serta faktor eksternal, seperti strategi pengajaran yang kurang adaptif terhadap kebutuhan siswa. Berdasarkan temuan ini, strategi pembelajaran yang direkomendasikan meliputi penggunaan alat bantu visual, pendekatan berbasis masalah (problem-based learning), pembelajaran berbasis kelompok, dan penguatan materi prasyarat melalui latihan bertahap.
Analisis kemampuan literasi statistik calon guru matematika ditinjau berdasarkan adversity quotient
Authors: Nalisa Ayang Insan , Nugraha Yandika
Published: January 2025

This study aims to describe the statistical literacy skills of prospective mathematics teachers in terms of Adversity Quotient (AQ). This study uses a qualitative descriptive research method. The subjects of this study came from 100 prospective mathematics teachers from UIN Mataram. The selection of subjects was based on the results of the adversity quotient questionnaire with the climber, camper and quitter types and students who tend to be able to master statistical literacy based on the results of problem-solving tests. Data collection techniques used adversity quotient questionnaires, statistical literacy test instruments and task-based interviews. While data analysis refers to the statistical literacy framework. The results of this study are that there is no significant difference between the statistical literacy skills of the climber, camper, and quitter types. All three are able to understand and present data well. The difference between these three types lies in the ability of each type to interpret data and communicate data, both verbally and in writing.
Pola Bilangan pada Usia Sekolah SMP di Desa Persiapan Talim
Authors: Maktisen Ena  , Landerius Maro
Published: January 2025

This service aims to improve learning outcomes and the process of learning mathematics in this case, number patterns that are more active, creative and enjoyable. The process of learning mathematics in school-age children greatly influences when they go to school later. Some students feel that learning number patterns is helped and some students feel very difficult, this service activity is supported by the Student Creativity program that passed the Ministry's grant funding. The process of learning number patterns greatly impacts when they learn mathematics in this case, number patterns, therefore we are present in delivering material about number patterns in the village of Talim Preparation, North Central Alor District, Alor Regency. This activity went well, the results obtained by many students began to develop in terms of learning number patterns. The activity was carried out in the village office room, the enthusiasm of junior high school students was very good. In the process of learning mathematics about number patterns by applying realistic, it can run well and can improve the quality and learning outcomes of junior high school students.
Program Pelatihan Sumber Daya Manusia di Desa Wisata Angsana, Desa Setu, Kabupaten Bogor
Authors: Matthew Tristan Afrianto  , Livia Christy Harsana  , Justin Lionel , Lukas Gavrila Jefferson  , Setiawan Budi
Published: January 2025

Angsana Tourism Village is one of the many tourist villages in Setu Village, Jasinga District, Bogor Regency. With the existence of this tourist village, it is a dream to provide opportunities and possibilities for the surrounding community to utilize the potential and resources contained in this tourist village to support the sustainability and growth of tourism in the Angsana tourist village. The community service method used is a participatory qualitative method, with data collection techniques of observation, surveys and training. The development plan for this tourism country is Human Resources training. In this training, it can provide new knowledge for the people of Angsana Village. The training was carried out to equip the residents of Angsana Village regarding homestay standardization starting from the introduction of making beds, steps in making beds, and simulating making beds and so on with table set up and bathroom cleaning training. From a student's perspective, this training allows them to remember the lessons taught and apply the knowledge gained in the Angsana village community.
PkM (Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat): Pengembangan Paket Wisata di Desa Angsana, Setu, Jasinga, Bogor, Jawa Barat
Authors: Adelly Gabriella  , Austin Priscilla , Audrey Callista Candra  , Nathanael Marchellino , Setiawan Budi
Published: January 2025

To enhance the local economy, tourism development through tourist villages requires the active participation of local residents. Angsana Tourist Village, located in Setu Village, Jasinga District, Bogor Regency, is one such village with great potential for further tourism development, thanks to its natural beauty and unique culture. However, the village still faces several challenges. The main challenges include inadequate promotion of previously designed tour packages and insufficient village funds to complete necessary infrastructure. To address these issues, a community service activity (PkM) was conducted by students from the Tourism study program, focusing on the renewal of existing tour packages and training in the use of social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok for promotional purposes. Through interviews and observations, the previous tour package was updated into the One Day Tour package in Angsana Tourist Village. Training on using TikTok and video editing with the CapCut app was also provided to improve the villagers' ability to promote the newly designed tour package. It is hoped that through these activities, Angsana Tourist Village will attract more tourists, thereby boosting the local economy.
Meningkatkan Pengetahuan Seksual pada Remaja melalui Edukasi Seks di Yayasan Naungan Kasih Kemuliaan
Authors: Lukman Nul Hakim Harahap  , Syafirah Azra Wiguna  , Tania Octa Violla  , Hairani Siregar
Published: January 2025

Adolescence is a transitional period between childhood and adulthood, which begins when sexual maturity occurs.. This study aims to explore the understanding of children at Yayasan Naungan Kasih Kemuliaan regarding puberty and the importance of maintaining personal boundaries. The socialization activity conducted on September 27, 2024, involved six children aged 10-18 years, through an interactive approach that included presentations, educational videos, and discussions. Initial results showed that only five of the six participants understood the basic concepts of puberty. Participants expressed feelings of anxiety and confusion regarding the changes they experienced, as well as a lack of understanding about body boundaries. The education provided emphasized the importance of knowing oneself, the right to one's body, and the ability to say "no" to violations. Through a variety of learning methods, participants showed active involvement and increased understanding after the question and answer session. This study concludes that comprehensive sex education can increase adolescents' knowledge and awareness of reproductive health, and help them better face the challenges of puberty. It is hoped that this activity can be a model for sex education programs in other institutions, by involving parents and the community to support a broader socialization process.
Experiential learning to foster transformational leadership in students from the highlands of Peru
Authors: Martínez Elba Aurora Villar , Vera Juan Raúl Egoavil
Published: January 2025

The importance of transformational leadership assumes a very significant role in the educational field, especially in basic education, highlighting the enhancement of experiential learning and the comprehensive development of students. This research aimed to establish the relationship between experiential learning and transformational leadership among students in a rural com-munity in the Peruvian highlands. The study was conducted with a sample of 253 teachers from the central highland region. The research design was quantitative, non-experimental, cross-sectional, and correlational in nature. Questionnaires were used to collect data, which were ana-lyzed using the Spearman Rho test, yielding a correlation coefficient of r=0.512 with a signifi-cance level of 0.002. These results allowed for the rejection of the null hypothesis and confirmed the hypothesis that transformational leadership has a significant impact on students' experiential learning. The instruments used to measure the variables showed high reliability, with Cronbach's alpha coefficients of 0.863 and 0.847 for transformational leadership and experiential learning, respectively. It was concluded that effective transformational leadership can signifi-cantly contribute to the academic and personal development of students, creating an enriching and stimulating educational environment, especially in remote areas with limited access to reg-ular education.
Based on visual thinking analyzing the image of woodblock prints in Foshan
Authors: Ramli Sharulnizam Bin , Juan Zhou Lin
Published: January 2025

With the rapid socio-economic transformation and modernization in China, the transmission of traditional folk culture faces significant challenges. As an important branch of Chinese New Year woodblock prints, Foshan woodblock prints have gradually lost their cultural and market significance due to declining market demand and the modernization of living environments. Although designated as a national intangible cultural heritage, its preservation is still at risk, particularly with the potential loss of traditional craftsmanship. To deeply explore the visual characteristics and cultural expression of Foshan woodblock prints, this study applies Arnheim’s Visual Thinking theory, employing qualitative research and case analysis. The focus is placed on the existing workshop “Feng Junji,” examining its common visual symbols and cultural connotations. This research aims to provide theoretical support for the protection of intangible cultural heritage and inspire innovative applications of traditional visual elements in modern design.
Pengembangan Karakter Entrepreneurship Anak-anak Santri Melalui Program Ruang Ramah Konseling (RRK)
Authors: Nurihsan Juntika , Agustin Mubiar , Hendrayati Heny , Juwanto Juwanto , Nabilaharis Agista , Joesdienar Puteri Dearini
Published: January 2025

Pesantren merupakan lembaga yang berperan penting dan berkontribusi besar terhadap perjalanan Bangsa Indonesia. Hingga saat ini keberadaan pesantren tetap eksis walaupun zaman terus mengalami perubahan. Hal ini menekankan akan pola dan konsep pesantren yang juga terus berinovasi sehingga tetap menjadi rujukan bagi masyarakat Indonesia khususnya generasi muda. Lemahnya generasi muda dalam pengembangan diri serta tingkat rentan usia muda yang tidak produktif menjadi dasar bagi pesantren untuk mengembangkan pola strategi. Program kegiatan ini bertujuan untuk menjembatani melalui pendayagunaan peran Pesantren dalam menyiapkan generasi muda produktif dan memiliki jiwa entrepreneurship. Program tersebut dilakukan melalui langkah dalam program Ruang Ramah Konseling (RRK). Metode yang digunakan adalah APPLE fasilitation model sebagai langkah operasional yang mencakup penimbangan (assess), perencanaan (plan), persiapan (prepare), pelaksanaan (lead), dan penilaian (evaluate). Instrumen yang digunakan dalam kegiatan ini adalah observasi dan inventori yang telah dilakukan uji validitas dan reliabilitas. Kegiatan ini dilakukan kepada 30 pengasuh Pesantren sebagai sampel, dengan materi layanan tersistem bidang bimbingan pribadi, sosial dan karier. Analisis dilakukan dengan tahapan yang mencakup; 1) analisis proses kegiatan,2) analisis progres yang dilakukan secara statistik. Berdasarkan hasil kegiatan kegiatan maka disimpulkan bahwa; 1) program Ruang Ramah Konseling (RRK) memberikan dampak positif bagi pesantren yang kemudian menjadi program dalam pengembangan pola pesantren, 2) peran pesantren yang penting dalam membentuk karakter diri sebagai generasi muda yang cakap dan produktif dalam aspek keagamaan dan memiliki jiwa entrepreneurship, 3) melalui program ini, pengasuh pesantren memiliki keterampilan dalam membantu para santri dalam pengembangan jiwa entrepreneurship sebagai modal pasca lulus dari pesantren.
CT Test: A Powerful Tool for Assessing Computational Thinking Skills in Biology
Authors: Ardiansyah Ryan , Diella Dea , Suhendi Herni Yuniarti , Febrianti Novi
Published: January 2025

This research aims to create a tool for assessing students' computational thinking (CT) skills in relation to biology concepts. The study followed a research and development approach, utilizing a modified 4D design model, with the dissemination phase excluded. Various data collection techniques were employed, including observations, literature reviews, documentation, surveys, interviews, and tests. The findings showed that the developed instrument was valid, having been evaluated by three experts. The material expert rated it at 95%, the assessment and evaluation expert at 88%, and the linguist at 90%. In terms of readability, the instrument scored 75%, indicating a "good" rating. The overall validity of the instrument was found to be 0.70, placing it in the high validity range, while its reliability score was 0.82, reflecting a very high level of dependability. The assessment of students' computational thinking skills in biology revealed that 25% of students scored in the low range, 28% in the medium range, and 57% in the high range. From these findings, it can be concluded that the CT test tool is both valid and appropriate for evaluating students' computational thinking skills.
A New Approach to Elementary Learning: An Interactive Digital Module for Critical Thinking with Articulate Storyline
Authors: Mulyawati Yuli , Sukmanasa Elly , Rostikawati R. Teti , Maharani Nurafifah Deas , Azizah Aisyah Nur
Published: January 2025

This research aims to develop an interactive digital module based on Articulate Storyline to improve the critical thinking skills of elementary school students. A research and development (R&D) approach with the ADDIE model is used in the development of this module, which includes the stages of needs analysis, interactive module design, development, implementation and evaluation. The research was conducted in fifth grader at one of state elementary school, Bogor City. The results of the expert validation show the feasibility of the material (90%), media (87%) and language (85%), which fall into the category of "very feasible". The effectiveness test through pre-test and post-test showed significant improvements in the aspects of analysis (N-Gain 0.63), Evaluation (N-Gain 0.75), creativity (N-Gain 0.80), and problem solving (N-Gain 0.79). Student responses to the module have been overwhelmingly positive, with an approval rate of 92% for interactivity and 90% for ease of use. This module has been shown to be effective in improving critical thinking skills through interactive features such as simulations, quizzes, and multimedia elements. In conclusion, Articulate Storyline-based modules support 21st century learning by integrating interactive technology to create a satisfying and meaningful learning experience. This research makes an important contribution to the development of innovative learning media to improve students' critical thinking skills at the elementary school level.