bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Time series data analysis and association rule mining in financial recommendation systems using Hadoop and Spark
Authors: Chen Yaoyu , Xu Yichen
Published: January 2025

Increasing amounts of financial data demand sophisticated analytics to develop sound recommendation models. This article discusses combining time series analysis and association rule mining for big data in Hadoop and Spark to enrich financial product recommendation engines. The paper is an integrated analysis of two types of prediction algorithms: AutoRegressive Integrated Moving Average (ARIMA) and Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) networks to forecast user behavior and demand for financial services in the future from transactional history. The ARIMA model is used as the default while the LSTM model is used to represent non-linear dependencies and give a more dynamic forecast. association rule mining in particular the Apriori algorithm is used to find latent patterns and relationships between user transactions and financial products. This article illustrates how time series forecasting and association rule mining can be merged to bring a more useful financial recommendation. The hybrid approach, which combines both approaches, proves to increase user interaction and recommendation accuracy by 20% compared to the previous systems, according to experiments. The paper emphasises the possibilities of using big data in the construction of scalable, individualized financial recommendation systems.
Late Repair, One Year After a Knee Twisting Injury, of a Missed Femoral Trochlea Osteochondral Fragment, With Bioabsorbable Nails, in a 14-Year-Old Boy
Authors: Megremis Panos , Megremis Orestis , Margariti Rodanthi
Published: January 2025

The authors report a case of a late repair of a missed, large, osteochondral fracture of the femoral trochlea in a 14-year-old boy due to lateral patellar dislocation after a twisting injury of the knee a year ago. The late—1 year after the knee injury—imaging assessment of the patient regarding radiograph images, CT scan, and MRI was misleading, misinterpreted, and failed to reveal this osteochondral fracture. The free osteochondral fragment was detected during diagnostic arthroscopy. Open reduction and fixation of the osteochondral fragment with bioabsorbable pins were done, and healing was achieved within an acceptable time. The patient's clinical and imaging examination with knee MRI, a year after the surgical treatment, was highly satisfactory. Fixation with bioabsorbable pins showed to be a worthwhile option in this case. The technique used was straightforward, with excellent short- and long-term results. Bioabsorbable pins may be used to restore successfully even an old, large osteochondral fracture in the immature skeleton.
En busca del poder territorial: cuatro décadas de elecciones autonómicas en España
Authors:   Universidad de Deusto, Gómez Fortes Braulio , Alonso Sáenz de Oger Sonia ,   Universidad de Deusto, Cabeza Pérez Laura ,   Universidad de Salamanca
Published: January 2025

En 2019 se cumplen cuarenta años de la celebración de las primeras elecciones autonómicas en la España democrática. La primera cita electoral de este tipo fue el 3 de abril de 1979 en Navarra y desde entonces se han celebrado más de 160 elecciones autonómicas en todo el territorio nacional. Este libro analiza buena parte de estas elecciones centrándose en las estrategias de los partidos políticos que compiten en ellas, tanto los de ámbito estatal como los de ámbito no estatal. Cada territorio ha desarrollado sus propias dinámicas políticas y en cada capítulo de la obra se recoge cómo los partidos han luchado por hacerse con el voto en cada una de las diecisiete comunidades autónomas. Al mismo tiempo, se trata esa realidad de forma conjunta respetando en el análisis el carácter plurinacional del Estado español.

El estudio se basa en datos hasta ahora inéditos provenientes del análisis de contenido de los programas electorales, que nos permiten estudiar el posicionamiento de los partidos en las dos dimensiones fundamentales de conflicto electoral en España, la dimensión ideológica (izquierda-derecha) y la dimensión territorial (centro-periferia), así como la importancia relativa que los partidos otorgan a cada una de estas dimensiones. Se analiza el surgimiento de los nuevos partidos, Podemos y Ciudadanos, y con ellos, el de una nueva dimensión de competición política, la de la regeneración de la democracia. Asimismo, se muestra cómo los partidos recurren a la nacionalización de las elecciones autonómicas, enfatizando cuestiones de ámbito estatal, como una estrategia electoral más.

Este libro nace con la vocación de suministrar datos precisos de los cambios de ideología y de posición de los partidos en un momento en el que el comportamiento político de los ciudadanos cada vez está más influenciado por el territorio donde desarrollan su vida.
Facteurs explicatifs du faible effectif des étudiants dans les filières lettres/langues à l’Institut Supérieur Pédagogique de la Gombe (Kinshasa, R.D. Congo)
Authors: BULA NDUNGU Noel
Published: January 2025

Cet article se situe dans la lignée des études visant à connaitre les facteurs qui expliquent le dépeuplement de certaines filières d’études comme les lettres ou langues. Son l’objectif est de déterminer les facteurs qui démotivent les diplômés d’État, candidats aux études supérieures à l’Institut Supérieur Pédagogique de la Gombe, de ne pas choisir lesdites filières d’études. Pour atteindre cet objectif, nous avons fait recours aux entretiens semi-directifs auprès des 292 participants et l’analyse documentaire pour la collecte respective des données qualitatives et quantitatives. Les résultats de la recherche ont révélé que les facteurs démotivationnels du choix des filières lettres à l’Institut Supérieur Pédagogique de la Gombe sont : la perception de ses propres compétences dans ces langues, l’apprentissage de langues dans des centres d’éducation non formelle, la problématique de débouchés vers la carrière enseignante et la section suivie au secondaire.
Perceptions des élèves en classe sur les appréciations reportées sur des copies de géographie au Sénégal
Authors: THIARE Mamadou
Published: January 2025

La présente étude s’intéresse à la perception que les élèves se font des appréciations que les enseignants reportent sur les copies lors des évaluations. L’objectif est d’identifier puis d’analyser les représentations des apprenants en cours de géographie sur les éléments adjacents à l’évaluation comme les appréciations ou bien les annotations. Pour ce faire, l’entretien comme technique et moyen de collecte des données nous a semblé plus adéquat que d’autres méthodes. Selon les récits des apprenants, il est constaté que les enseignants se focalisent souvent sur ce qui peut être amélioré au moment de la correction. Mettre l’accent sur les axes à améliorer est une des caractéristiques majeures de l’annotation et de l’appréciation. Pourtant, donner une appréciation sur ce qui est très bien, peut être très positif dans la progression des apprenants
Le travail d’étudiant au Burkina Faso : entre apprentissage, nécessite vitale et vide juridique
Authors: BEOGO Joseph
Published: January 2025

Les études universitaires au Burkina Faso sont davantage marquées par le phénomène du travail d’étudiant. Ils sont de plus en plus nombreux les étudiants qui, en marge des études, entreprennent des activités rémunérées. L’absence de textes législatifs spécifiques au travail d’étudiant et l’inexistence d’étude scientifique offrant des données statistiques permettant de cerner les raisons et l’ampleur du phénomène justifient la réalisation de cette recherche, dont l’objectif est d’analyser les tenants et les implications du travail d’étudiant marqué par un vide juridique. Pour atteindre cet objectif, nous partons du postulat selon lequel les étudiants exercent des travaux salariés non règlementés parallèlement à la poursuite de leurs études. L’étude se déroule dans la province du Boulkiemdé, chef-lieu Koudougou, dans la région du centre-ouest. Notre échantillon de recherche comprend cinquante personnes composées d’étudiants, d’enseignants, de parents d’étudiants. Pour la collecte des données, deux techniques ont été utilisées : la recherche documentaire et le guide d’entretien. Les principaux résultats obtenus révèlent que le travail informel exercé par les étudiants leur permet de couvrir certains besoins existentiels. Un ensemble de suggestions ont été formulées par les participants à l’étude afin de permettre une meilleure organisation et un bon encadrement capable de minimiser l’impact négatif du travail sur le processus d’apprentissage des étudiants.
Place des TIC dans la formation des étudiants en journalisme de l’ENMA de Brazzaville
Authors: BOSSOTO Antonin Idriss
Published: January 2025

Les évolutions actuelles des technologies de l’information et de la communication dans le domaine du journalisme imposent l’intégration du numérique dans la formation initiale des professionnels des médias. En république du Congo, l’école nationale moyenne d’administration (ENMA) qui dispose d’une filière en journalisme ne devrait pas déroger à cette exigence technologique contemporaine. Face à la reconfiguration des normes et pratiques journalistiques par le numérique, il y a lieu de s’intéresser à la place des TIC dans la formation des futurs journalistes de l’ENMA. Il s’agit d’évaluer le niveau d’intégration de ces technologies dans l’enseignement et l’apprentissage de cette discipline. Sur la base des données collectées auprès des enseignants et étudiants de l’ENMA au moyen d’un questionnaire et d’entretiens sémi-directifs, il ressort que l’intégration des TIC dans la formation des journalistes à l’ENMA est quasi-nulle. Le manque de techno-compétences des enseignants, l’absence d’équipements et d’infrastructures TIC apparaissent comme des facteurs limitant l’usage des TIC dans la formation des futurs journalistes. Ce qui peut constituer un obstacle à la formation des futurs journalistes et à leur insertion professionnelle, dans un environnement où le numérique impacte à la fois la structure des entreprises de presse, les contenus informationnels, les process de production et de diffusion de l’information.
Sentiments de compétences de personnels de l’éducation en formation en matière d’usage des technologies de l'information et de la communication en éducation
Authors: KYÉLEM Mathias , YAMÉOGO Ouibila Éric
Published: January 2025

Les caractéristiques personnelles des enseignants appelés à faire usage des TIC en éducation sont jusqu’ici faiblement étudiées. Elles sont cependant une condition importante pour rendre efficace l’intégration des ressources numériques en éducation. La présente étude, conduite au cours des années académiques 2012-2013 et 2022-2023 auprès des élèves stagiaires de l’École Normale Supérieure (ENS) de Koudougou (Burkina Faso), a été réalisée selon une approche méthodologique quantitative. Les résultats font ressortir la nécessité d’adopter une approche holistique dans la formation des enseignants en insistant sur la capacité des apprenants de porter un jugement critique sur les documents récupérés sur Internet et l’approche axiologique des TIC.
Politique de l’éducation inclusive au Burundi et au Maroc : analyse comparative
Authors: NSABIMANA Philippe , NAIT BELAID Youssef
Published: January 2025

L’objectif de la présente étude est de comparer le système d’éducation inclusive du Burundi à celui du Maroc. C'est une étude qualitative orientée vers la description et le comparatisme. Elle est basée sur les données provenant de la revue de littérature. Les résultats de cette étude montrent que la politique de l’éducation inclusive est devenue une composante importante dans les deux pays depuis plusieurs années. Toutefois, elle n’a pas évolué au même rythme : elle a progressé lentement au Burundi dès sa mise en œuvre en 2010 jusqu’à nos jours, tandis qu’elle s’est considérablement développée au Maroc depuis 2019 grâce à plusieurs facteurs associés. Les défis majeurs au développement de cette politique au Burundi sont particulièrement le cadre juridique et règlementaire lacunaire, la non-décentralisation du service chargé de la mise en œuvre de cette politique, les conditions d’apprentissage difficiles et les ressources humaines et financières très insuffisantes. En outre, l’on a observé certains obstacles partagés qui pourraient justifier, dans des proportions différentes, pourquoi les deux systèmes ne parviennent pas encore à garantir une égalité pour tous les enfants, aussi bien en matière d'accès scolaire qu'en termes de qualité des connaissances acquises.
INNOVATIVE MANAGEMENT METHODS FOR EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
Authors:   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, CADIS Aura Iulia
Published: January 2025

In recent years, there has been a growing trend in educational institutions to adopt new methods of management and leadership of teacher’s teams. The traditional approach of top-down leadership and strict hierarchies is being replaced by a more collaborative and inclusive approach. This has been spurred on by several factors, including a greater focus on student-cantered learning and the need to retain highly qualified teachers in an increasingly competitive environment. In this article, we will explore some of the new methods of management and leadership in educational institutions and how they are being implemented in managing teachers’ teams. Teachers have valuable insights and expertise that can be leveraged to improve teaching and learning outcomes. There is a need to give teachers a greater say in decision-making and encouraging them to take on leadership roles in areas such as curriculum development, assessment design, and professional development. This approach fosters a culture of collaboration and shared responsibility, which in turn leads to greater job satisfaction and teacher retention. Thus, new methods of management in educational institutions are critical for ensuring the success of educational institutions. Leadership in managing teacher teams is especially crucial, as teachers are at the heart of the educational system. Innovative management methods can create a culture of collaboration, encourage open communication, and promote innovation. Additionally, the provision of professional development opportunities and support for teacher well-being is essential for fostering a positive work environment and ensuring the success of educational institutions.
Estrategia inclusiva para estudiantes con Trastorno del Espectro Autista al minibaloncesto en la Educación Física
Authors: Lamiña Calderon Christian Daniel , Obando Toscano Carlos Darío , Mesa Sánchez Luciano , Maqueira Caraballo Giceya de la Caridad
Published: January 2025

Los profesores de  una Unidad Educativa al sur de Quito, enfrentan el reto de incluir a los estudiantes con Trastornos del Espectro Autista como sujetos activos en la Educación Física. Es por ello que la investigación tiene como objetivo elaborar una estrategia inclusiva al mini baloncesto en la educación física. Para ello se seleccionaron como muestra a ocho estudiantes, empleando el muestreo no probabilístico intencional. La investigación se desarrolla mediante el enfoque mixto. Se ponderan los métodos inductivo-deductivo, analítico-sintético, la observación, la encuesta, revisión de documentos y la consulta a expertos; así como en orden estadístico matemático se utiliza la estadística descriptiva determinado la medida de tendencia central media y la dispersión mediante la deviación estándar; la estadística inferencial mediante el test concordancia de Kendall W, para conocer la coincidencia de los expertos respecto a la estrategia. Como principal resultado se obtiene una estrategia inclusiva al mini baloncesto integrada por fases en las cuales se llevan a cabo un sistema de acciones que favorecen la inclusión de los estudiantes en la clase de educación física. Los expertos concluyen que la estrategia reúne las condiciones para ser aplicada en la práctica pedagógica.
Roles de padres y educadores en la prevención del bullying contexto escolar
Authors: Carbo Toala Flor Maria , Marcano Molano Pedro Gabriel
Published: January 2025

El bullying es un fenómeno de violencia sistemática presente en las escuelas, con graves consecuencias emocionales y académicas. Este estudio aborda su impacto en Ecuador, identificando causas, estrategias preventivas y el rol de la comunidad educativa. El objetivo de esta investigación fue determinar la percepción de la comunidad educativa sobre el fenómeno del bullying en el contexto escolar de la provincia de Santa Elena, Ecuador, durante el año 2024, explorando estrategias preventivas colaborativas. Se utilizó un enfoque cualitativo con entrevistas no estructuradas a 20 padres y 20 docentes. Las entrevistas exploraron experiencias, percepciones y estrategias sobre el bullying, analizando los datos con Atlas.ti para identificar patrones y relaciones significativas. El estudio evidenció la importancia del apoyo psicológico constante, la necesidad de mejorar la comunicación escuela-familia y la carencia de formación docente en resolución de conflictos, destacando el impacto emocional y académico del bullying en las víctimas. Se concluye que La familia y la escuela deben asumir un rol preventivo integral frente al bullying, mediante la formación docente en valores y estrategias colaborativas que promuevan ambientes escolares seguros y respetuosos.
Actividad Física y Nutrición en Niños de Segundo a Séptimo Grado de Educación Básica
Authors: Olmedo Montoya Christian Adrian
Published: January 2025

La actividad física y la nutrición en niños juegan un papel fundamental en el desarrollo físico, la falta de comprensión sobre la importancia que conlleva la actividad física y la nutrición ha provocado problemas de sobrepeso y obesidad en edades tempranas. El objetivo de esta revisión sistemática es concienciar sobre la importancia de la actividad física y la nutrición en niños de segundo a séptimo grado de educación básica. Se realizo una revisión sistemática siguiendo la metodología PRISMA, tomando en cuenta técnicas de rastreo analítico proveniente de diferentes bases de datos como Google Académico, Dialnet, SciElo y Redalyc. Se selecciono una muestra de 361 documentos, los cuales fueron sometidos a criterios de inclusión y exclusión obteniendo como resultado 18 documentos, representando 4,98% del cómputo global. Los resultados obtenidos resaltan la prevalencia alarmante del sobrepeso y la obesidad en niños de segundo a séptimo grado de educación básica. Este fenómeno, exacerbado por la inactividad física y malos hábitos alimenticios. En conclusión, es crucial fomentar políticas públicas integradas que promuevan hábitos saludables desde la educación básica, involucrando tanto a las escuelas como a las familias, para combatir el sedentarismo y los problemas nutricionales que afectan a los niños a largo plazo.
Turismo y economía social como perspectiva para un desarrollo económico incluyente
Authors: Esquivel Fernández Enrique , Esparza Rodríguez Saúl Alfonso
Published: January 2025

En México, el sector turístico representa el detonante de un crecimiento más inclusivo si se cuenta con un marco de políticas integrales e intersectoriales. Con objeto de contribuir al diseño de un enfoque estratégico orientado al desarrollo económico incluyente con base en el turismo como sector fundamental, el presente trabajo muestra un análisis cuantitativo, descriptivo y comparativo, utilizando datos longitudinales y transversales que permiten contrastar el desarrollo de la actividad económica turística en México con respecto a las tendencias en el comportamiento de la pobreza, tanto a nivel estatal como nacional, utilizando datos longitudinales y transversales obtenidos de las bases de datos disponibles en el Instituto de Estadística y Geografía, específicamente de la Cuenta Satélite de Turismo mexicano. Los resultados muestran que existe necesidad por la generación de instrumentos que cohesionen cadenas de valor articuladas incluyendo actividad turística, inclusión financiera, e innovación tecnológica y digital.
Technical skills workshop for nurses entering a healthcare institution graduating in the 2020-2021 period
Authors: Intra Florencia , Mancinelli Paula , Ponti Liliana Elba
Published: January 2025

One of the most important edges in our nursing career is to understand that in order to achieve a good care to the subject of attention, it is necessary to apply justified knowledge. Nursing thus becomes a continuous learning process where the benefit will always be for the patient. This paper presents the development of the planning of an intervention project that aims to build a technical skills workshop for nurses entering a health institution graduated in periods 2020-2021 in a private sanatorium in the city of Rosario in September 2024. The intervention consists of an activity in workshop format with the participation of these new nurses and with actors belonging to the institution. It will have a quarterly duration and will contain 6 meetings of 2 hours (120 minutes) of duration and a fortnightly frequency. As a result of this project, it is expected that 83% of the nurses (6) will have the fundamentals and tools for patient care, since during the pandemic period they have had to study virtually and without meetings to strengthen nursing techniques
Mountain sickness: physiological challenges, diagnosis and treatment
Authors: Auza-Santivañez Jhossmar Cristians , Cardozo Gil Paul , Kubatz La Madrid Mildred Ericka , Cabezas-Soliz Ingrid Neysa , Márquez-Molina Jorge , Cruz Cruz Yamila , Villca-Villca Dilma , Quispe Sarmiento Ritdber Alfredo
Published: January 2025

INTRODUCTION. The first descriptions of altitude sickness were made in (1540-1600). Nowadays, different cities in the world are at high altitude, for example Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau in China occupies an area of almost 2.5 million inhabitants km2, with an average elevation of over 4,500 m. Altitude sickness should be a major concern for anyone who normally resides at sea level. METHOD. A search for information was carried out in the period August-December 2024 in the SciELO, LILACS, Scopus, PubMed-MedLine databases, the Google Scholar search engine, as well as in the ClinicalKeys services. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION. The partial pressure of arterial oxygen (PaO2 ) decreases with altitude, which produces progressive tissue hypoxia. The normal compensatory response to hypobaric hypoxia is called acclimatization. Its main characteristic is increased ventilation. The ability to acclimatize varies widely among individuals and depends on many factors, including the degree of hypoxic stress (rate of ascent, altitude reached), the intrinsic ability of the individual to compensate for the decrease in PaO2, and extrinsic factors. Progressive ascent produces greater hypoxic stress, requiring greater degrees of physiological and behavioral adaptations to preserve function. The more rapid the ascent and the higher the altitude, the greater the stress. Below 1500 m, symptoms of high altitude illness are generally not manifest. From approximately 1500 to 2500 m, symptoms are generally mild, if experienced at all. From approximately 2500 m, mild to moderate symptoms become quite common among unacclimatized visitors after a rapid ascent. As a general rule, people who normally reside below 1500 m should avoid an abrupt ascent to altitudes above 2800 m for sleeping. Sedative-hypnotics should be avoided during acclimatization. Abstinence from alcohol is safest
Advantages of germectomy as a preventive surgical treatment
Authors: Bustos Camila Belén , Brusca María Isabel , Garzón María Laura , Vela Ferreira Atilio
Published: January 2025

Surgical extraction of third molars is a common procedure in oral surgery, especially relevant in orthodontics during early dental development. This process, supported by clinical studies and models, is used to prevent and treat various oral health conditions, including complications   associated   with   abnormal   eruption   of   these   molars. The pericoronal sacs, which surround the crown of unerupted teeth, can be a source of complications such as odontogenic cysts. These sacs are difficult to diagnose, justifying the early extraction of unerupted teeth to prevent long-term issues and to histopathologically evaluate    potential    alterations. In orthodontics, third molar extraction is indicated to treat crowding, create space for molar distalization, correct impaction of second molars, and in some cases, as part of comprehensive orthognathic surgery. Crowding is just one of the potential complications arising from third molars, which can also lead to pathologies such as pericoronitis, cavities, and the formation of odontogenic cysts or tumors. In this context, germectomy is considered a preventive strategy to avoid future problems. A literature search was conducted focusing on studies related to the terms "third molars", "germectomy", "preventive exodontia" and "pericoronal sac." Full-text studies, both quantitative and qualitative, in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, were included. The search was carried out in databases such as PubMed, SciELO, Google Scholar, and LILACS
Evaluation of sedentary lifestyle as a risk factor
Authors: Ochoa Ortega Max Ramiro , Hernández Bravo Bárbara del Rosario , Zorrilla Quiñones Adolfo Miguel , Ramírez Pérez Noelvis , Rodríguez Pérez Yanet
Published: January 2025

Sedentary lifestyle affects the health of older adults worldwide. Objective: to evaluate sedentary lifestyle in older adults as a risk factor in doctor office 143. Material and method: a cross-sectional study was conducted in older adults from doctor office 143. The universe consisted of a study group made up of 73 sedentary people and a control group of 162 non-sedentary people and coincided with the sample. Results: the age group from 70 to 79 years predominated. There was a relationship between sedentary lifestyle and alterations in continence, mobility, balance, vision, hearing and use of more than three medications. No relationship could be established between sedentary lifestyle and obesity. Conclusions: sedentary lifestyle was a risk factor in the health of older adults from doctor office 143
Evaluating primary care expenditure in Australia: the Primary Care Spend (PC Spend) model
Authors: Wright Michael , Bates Shona , Bazemore Andrew W , Kidd Michael R
Published: January 2025

Objectives

To assess the distribution of health care expenditure (public and private) for primary care and primary health care as proportions of overall health care funding.

Study design

The Primary Care Spend model; estimated distribution of expenditure for three tiers of primary care services by provider and function.

Setting

Primary Care Spend model applied to Australian health expenditure, public and private, 2020–21, from a health sector perspective, as recorded by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.

Main outcome measures

Proportions of all health care spending for essential community and primary health care functions (tier A), comprehensive primary care (services delivered in general practices and family physician clinics; tier B), and enhanced primary care services (long‐term holistic patient care; tier C).

Results

In 2020–21, 33.2% of health spending in Australia was classified as primary health care spending (tier A), 6.0% as comprehensive primary care services (tier B), and 0.8% as long term holistic patient care services (tier C).

Conclusions

The application of the Primary Care Spend model to Australian data provides a more nuanced analysis of expenditure for primary health care than routine health expenditure reports. Its output could be used to inform targets for spending on different tiers, types, and locations of primary care, especially comprehensive and other high value primary care services, and to monitor progress toward these targets.
Getting a Feel for Life
Authors: Greear Jake P. ,   International Association for Environmental Philosophy
Published: January 2025

Seeking to elucidate the ethical implications of scientific ecology while also avoiding the naturalistic fallacy, environmental philosophers have argued that the ethical ends we already pursue can be transmuted by ecological insights. This article suggests understanding this process as one of “ecological subjectivation” whereby the self is constituted ethically in relation to scientific discourses of ecology. I argue that a specific mode of ecological subjectivation exemplified by Aldo Leopold’s conversion narrative in “Thinking Like a Mountain” was predominant in twentieth century environmentalism, while contemporary ecology requires us to look beyond conversion for different ways of cultivating an ecological ethic.
Utilization of Hypertension Management Guidelines in Primary Healthcare Facilities in Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya
Authors: Kameti Elijah , Mugambi Joy , Paul Opare-Addo
Published: January 2025

Hypertension (HTN) contributes significantly to the global burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The effective management of hypertension constitutes an urgent need in developing countries, where its prevalence is on the rise. Available data shows that Tharaka Nithi County is one of the regions with a high hypertension burden in Kenya. Information on adopting and implementing HTN management guidelines is either limited or completely lacking. We evaluated the level of utilization of HTN management guidelines among primary healthcare facilities in Tharaka Nithi County. The study adopted a cross–sectional analytical design. Ninety-three healthcare facilities were sampled using a multi-stage sampling technique and data was collected using the modified World Health Organization (WHO) Service Availability and Readiness Assessment (SARA) questionnaire. The data were analyzed using the Statistical Package of Social Sciences (SPSS) version 27 for both descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. Ethical approval was obtained from the Kabarak University Research Ethics Committee (KUREC) and a data collection permit from the National Commission of Science, Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI). Most health facilities (96.8%) diagnose and manage HTN patients. Only a third (32.3%) of the facilities received a support supervision visit more than two years ago. A third (34.4%) of the health facilities had a guideline utilization score of two and a mean score of 2.11. The majority (64.5%, n=60) of health facilities reported unsatisfactory utilization of guidelines in the management of hypertension. The healthcare facility category was found to have a significant association with the availability of national guidelines (P = 0.001). ANOVA test showed a statistically significant difference in the mean guideline score based on the type of health facility. Health centers had the highest score while private medical clinics had the lowest score (F = 5.270, P value = 0.007). Statistically significant differences were noted in guideline utilization among dispensaries and health centres. The study reveals a notable deficiency in hypertension management guideline utilization (64.5% reporting suboptimal adherence), compounded by infrequent support supervision visits (32.3% without visits over two years). The significant association between healthcare facility category and national guideline availability, along with variations in mean scores, highlights the need for targeted interventions to address existing disparities. We recommend the implementation of a systematicsupport framework, ensuring regular support supervision visits for all health facilities, and prioritizing those lacking oversight for an extended period. Tailored interventions, particularly for private medical clinics with lower guideline scores are essential.
PROJECT COST ANALYSIS THROUGH EARNED VALUE METHOD ON THE INSTALLATION OF BAGGAGE HANDLING SYSTEM (BHS) PPUPG (PROJECT CASE STUDY AT SULTAN HASANUDIN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT MAKASSAR)
Authors: Pratama Irwansyah Digma , Nugroho Laksono Djoko , Muhammadun Haris
Published: January 2025

This research is aimed at analyzing the cost performance of the Ppupg Baggage Handling System (BHS) Installation project at Sultan Hasanudin Makassar International Airport. This research focuses on two key questions: (1) how to assess cost performance during monitoring using indicators such as Cost Variance and Cost Performance Index, and (2) what the estimated total project cost will be upon completion, specifically through the Estimated All Completion (EAC). The research is conducted from October Week 2 to the field in January 2025 which began in stages from research preparation, initial survey, literature review, data collection, proposal preparation, data analysis, and thesis preparation. The research was conducted in the form of observations, namely, the PPUPG baggage handling system installation project. The study was conducted using a multidisciplinary approach. The analysis of the EAC serves to enhance understanding of projected total project costs, allowing for better financial forecasting and budget management. The findings from this study can help practitioners optimize budgeting processes and improve project outcomes, thereby advancing the overall understanding of cost management in infrastructure projects. Future research can contribute to more effective cost management strategies and improved project performance outcomes by integrating findings from both CPM analysis and comprehensive literature.
In vitro evaluation of antifungal activity of Artemisia species essential oils (A. absinthium, A. dracunculus and A. vulgaris)
Authors: Milutinović Nađa , Tojić Teodora , Vojinović Uroš , Aćimović Milica , Stević Milan
Published: January 2025

Due to the trend to reduce the use of synthetic pesticides and the increasing attention to environmental protection, research in the field of allelopathy, especially allelochemicals that can be used for the synthesis of biopesticides, has been intensified in recent decades. The genus Artemisia belongs to the family Asteraceae and includes a large number of aromatic and weedy species (about 500), which are known as a significant source of biologically active compounds characterized by allelopathic effects. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the effect of essential oils from three species of the genus Artemisia (A. absinthium, A. dracunculus and A. vulgaris) on the mycelial growth of different isolates of the phytopathogenic fungus Colletotrichum orbiculare, the causal agent of anthracnose of Cucurbitaceae hosts in vitro. The antifungal activity of the essential oils in in vitro tests was determined using the disc volatilisation method. The essential oils were applied directly in amounts of: 1, 5, 10, 15 and 20 µl for A. dracunculus and A. vulgaris, i.e. 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 µl for A. absinthium. The concentrations of essential oils achieved in the air phase were 0.035, 0.17, 0.35, 0.53 0.70 µl ml-1 for A. dracunculus and A. vulgaris and 0.35, 0.53, 0.70, 0.88, 1.05 µl ml-1 for A. absinthium. The average IC50 values were 0.16, 0.25 and 0.62 µl ml-1 of air phase for A. vulgaris, A. dracunculus and A. absinthium, respectively. According to the IC50 values obtained, the essential oil of A. vulgaris showed the strongest antifungal potential, while the essential oil of A. absinthium showed the weakest inhibitory effect.
Sustainable conference tourism as a prerequisite for the future development of business tourism: The case of hotel Norcev
Authors: Botić Aleksandra , Vujko Aleksandra , Panić Aleksa
Published: January 2025

This paper examines the role of sustainable conference tourism as a key prerequisite for the future development of business tourism, focusing on Hotel Norcev on Fruška Gora. The paper analyzes sustainable development and its impact on the competitiveness and success of business tourism in the future. The subject of the study is to explore the role of sustainable conference tourism as a crucial factor for the future development of business tourism. Paper started from the initial hypothesis that sustainability is a key factor for the development of business tourism. The tasks of the study included investigating and analyzing sustainable conference tourism, analyzing factors significant for business tourism, conducting research among hotel guests, analyzing the collected results, and developing recommendations for sustainable operations. The results showed that the application of sustainable principles significantly enhances the hotel's competitiveness and suggests the implementation of ecological practices in all segments of business tourism.
The use of microgreen plants in Novi Sad restaurant kitchens: Knowledge and experience of the employees
Authors: Šmugović Stefan , Ivanović Velibor , Kalenjuk-Pivarski Bojana , Čugalj Milana , Trivunović Boris
Published: January 2025

The hospitality industry today strives for innovation and creativity, and one of the trends that has attracted attention is the use of microgreens in professional kitchens. Microgreens, young plants with exceptionally high nutrient content, are becoming increasingly popular ingredients, making their use one of the key competitive advantages of many restaurants. The aim of this paper is to explore the knowledge and experiences of employees in the hospitality kitchens of Novi Sad regarding the use and understanding of microgreens. The research involved a survey of 150 employees working in Novi Sad's hospitality kitchens, and the results showed that, although there is basic knowledge of the benefits of using microgreens and familiarity with their application, practical implementation varies and is generally not at a high level. This paper provides insight into current practices and potential directions for future improvement in the use of microgreens in Novi Sad's gastronomy.
Minat Belajar dan Kemampuan Baca Al-Qur’an Anak Nelayan
Authors: Hafizah Tulwardiah  , Ulfatmi Ulfatmi  , Muhammad Zalnur
Published: January 2025

This research is motivated by the interest in learning to learn to read the Qur'an is very important for santri / female students of fishermen's children at MDTA Darul Hujjaj Joundul II Complex Tabing Hajj Dormitory. The purpose of this research in general is to find out how the interest in learning and the ability to read the Qur'an of fishermen's children at MDTA Darul Hujjaj Joundul II Complex Tabing Hajj Dormitory. This research uses a qualitative approach in the form of a case study. Data collection techniques in this study are using observation, interview and documentation techniques. Then the data that has been collected is processed with the analysis model. The results of the research conducted, the author can conclude that there are several variations in the interest and ability to read the al quran of fishermen's children at MDTA Darul Hujjaj. For santri who have been able to read Al quran and Iqro‘ fluently on average have a high interest in learning Al qur'an, while on the contrary for santri who have not been able to read Al quran and Iqro’ on average have a low interest in learning Al qur'an. Therefore, the figure of a teacher in this process is an important thing, because from the results of the study it is concluded that the way and method of teaching an MDTA teacher can affect the ability and interest in reading of fishermen's children in MDTA Darul Hujjaj.
Pengaruh Model Pembelajaran Student Teams Achievement Division (STAD) terhadap Hasil Belajar Ditinjau dari Minat Siswa dalam Pembelajaran PAI di UPTD SDN 02 Taram
Authors: Nuur Aini  , Siska Yulia Rahmi  , Yulia Rahman  , M. Arif
Published: January 2025

This research was motivated by the problem of students who were less active in asking and answering questions and did not pay attention to the teacher when explaining the material. The aim of this research is to determine the effect of the STAD learning model on learning outcomes in terms of students' high interest, medium interest and low interest. The sample in this study was 42 class V students of UPTD SDN 02 Taram, using a saturated sampling technique. This research design uses quasi-experiment, because it involves 2 groups, namely the experimental group and the control group. Data collection techniques use questionnaires and test questions. Based on the results of research and data analysis, the t test calculation was found to be influential or Ha was accepted. So, from the results of the t test it is known that students' high interest is obtained tcount = 1.075; ttable for the 5% significance level is 2.446. So, tcount < ttable. This means that Ha is influenced or accepted. Medium interest obtained tcount = 0.742; ttable for the 5% significance level is 2.048. So, tcount < ttable. This means that Ha is influenced or accepted. Meanwhile, low interest obtained tcount = 1.526; ttable for the 5% significance level is 4.302. So, tcount < ttable. This means that Ha is influenced or accepted.
Pelaksanaan HIJAS di Pondok Pesantren MUS Candung
Authors: Sari Dewi  , Deswalantri Deswalantri  , Wedra Aprison  , Fauzan Fauzan
Published: January 2025

HIJAS is a school support program at the MUS Candung Islamic Boarding School. This research aims to determine the implementation of HIJAS and the values ​​that are instilled. Using qualitative methods, the key informant is the HIJAS coach as the implementer. Supporting informants: students and OSMUS as participants. Based on the results of observations and interviews, it is true that the HIJAS program instills religious values ​​such as: congregational morning prayers, discipline values, diligent recitation of the Koran and social.
Kreativitas Guru PAI dalam Membentuk Karakter Peduli Lingkungan di SMP Nurul Hadina Patumbak
Authors: Putri Maymuhamna Rahayu  , Arlina Arlina  , Enny Nazrah Pulungan
Published: January 2025

The research that has been carried out is entitled "Creativity of PAI Teachers in Forming Environmentally Caring Character at Nurul Hadina Patumbak Middle School" which is based on the fact that currently there is still some evidence that shows that students' concern for the school environment is still minimal, namely that there are still some students who throw rubbish carelessly After having snacks from small stalls around the school, the classroom yard still looked dirty, and students did not picket. So with the creativity of PAI teachers, researchers want to see or research what creativity PAI teachers use in forming students' environmentally caring character at Nurul Hadina Middle School, Patumbak. This research uses qualitative research methods with descriptive research type and data collection techniques, namely observation, interviews and documentation. In data analysis there are three steps carried out, namely data reduction (collecting data), data display (presenting data), and verification (drawing conclusion). The results of the research reveal that PAI teachers' creativity in forming environmentally caring character at Nurul Hadina Patumbak Middle School can be classified by carrying out habituation activities, providing warnings and advice, and leading by example. The habituation activities carried out include getting used to collecting rubbish, picketing, cleaning toilets and caring for plants.
Pemilihan Metode Pembelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam yang Efektif di Kampus Akademi Farmasi Dwi Farma Bukittinggi
Authors: Zul Efendi
Published: January 2025

This study examines the strategy for selecting Islamic Religious Education (PAI) teaching methods at the Dwi Farma Pharmacy Academy in Bukittinggi. Using a qualitative approach with a case study method, the research involved 20 participants including PAI lecturers, students, and academy leaders. Results show that method selection is influenced by pharmacy students' characteristics, the need to contextualize PAI materials with pharmaceutical ethics, technology availability, and diversity in students' religious knowledge. Interactive and problem-based methods prove more effective. Main challenges include time constraints and learning technology optimization. The research recommends developing integrated modules, enhancing lecturers' technology competence, implementing peer mentoring, and fostering collaboration between PAI and pharmacy lecturers. This study contributes to the development of effective PAI learning strategies in pharmacy higher education institutions.
Strategi Pengembangan Bidang Akademik di Pondok Pesantren Darul Hikmah Tulungagung
Authors: Pendik Hanafi
Published: January 2025

Realizing the development of educational institutions that will produce competitive graduates, have good morals and have an impact on increasing the quality of Islamic education that can compete and be competitive with other educational institutions. By trying to focus on handling the management of institutions to be better by focusing on development in the academic field. The research method used is qualitative. Data collection techniques are carried out by interviews, observation and documentation. Data collection techniques are by interviews, observation and documentation. Data analysis techniques used are 1) data reduction, 2) data presentation (data displays and 3) conclusion drawing/verification (conclusion drawing/verification). The results of this study are; academic development strategies at the Darul Hikmah Islamic Boarding School in Tulungagung, namely 1) conditions that make progress in the institution; a) effective leadership by creating an institutional vision and implementing it in learning b) empowering quality teachers supported by other teaching staff, c) improving learning resources. 2) views on education a) the ability to distinguish between good and bad in developing institutions b) having the ability to work with anyone, c) the existence of characteristics in the institution. 3) fulfilling policies and the Ministry of Education and society 4) creating a good culture; 5) improving the learning process.
Metode Demonstrasi Tayamum; pada Mata Pelajaran Fiqih Ibadah Praktis
Authors: Annisa Athiyah Fitri  , Mona Putri  , Shoqibah Wijaya Kusuma  , Asep Taufik Hidayat  , Wismanto Wismanto
Published: January 2025

This research is motivated by the researcher's concern for the continuity of the teaching and learning process in the use of the fiqh subject learning method, especially in the practical learning material, according to the researcher's observations attached. The purpose of this study is to describe the implementation of the demonstration learning method for tayammum practice in class IV-B students of Madrasah Diniyah Awaliyah 1 Pekanbaru. The method used in this study is a qualitative descriptive method, namely a method that aims to describe or explain events that occur in the field. Data collection techniques consist of observation, interviews, and documentation. Data analysis used in this study consists of data reduction, data representation, and drawing Fiqh related to the practice of Tayammum Class IV-B Madrasah Diniah Awaliyah 1 Pekanbaru can motivate students to practice Tayammum properly. The results of this study indicate that the application of the demonstration method in the subject Many students of Class IV-B Madrasah Diniah Awaliyah 1 Pekanbaru seem to still be lacking in the ability to understand the practice of Tayammum. Therefore, you need to apply a direct learning method. After enrichment, many students understand how to tayammum.