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INSTRUMEN PENELITIAN PENILAIAN BAHAN AJAR
Authors: Rayanto Yudi Hari , Supriyo  , Suwadi
Published: August 2023

Buku Instrumen Penelitian Penilaian Bahan Ajar dilatarbelakangi oleh pentingnya produk ajar sebagai hasil dari pengembangan bahan ajar yang sangat krusial dan harus selalu dikembangkan berdasarkan analisa kebutuhan. Kebutuhan para pembelajar, pebelajar, masyarakat, stakeholder dan pemerintah menuntut para peneliti dan pengembang untuk selalu berimprovisasi dan berinovasi terhadap perubahan-perubahan yang terjadi di dunia pendidikan, baik dari sisi kurikulum, isi materi, strategi pembelajaran, dan implementasinya.Produk ajar sebagai hasil dari pengembangan bahan ajar tidak disarankan untuk dikembangkan secara asal karena akan memberi dampak yang cukup signifikan tidak hanya pada kualitas para pebelajar, tetapi juga pada kebutuhan masyarakat, pemerintah dan pembelajar. Untuk ini, produk ajar yang dihasilkan harus diujicobakan dan diteliti terlebih dahulu melalui beberapa instrumen penelitian yang dapat memberikan penilaian objektif sehingga hasilnya akan valid, praktikal, dan efektif untuk digunakan saat pembelajaran. Instrumen yang dapat menilai produk ajar ini diulas oleh Dr. Yudi Hari Rayanto, M.Pd., Supriyo, M.Pd., dan Suwadi, M.Pd secara gamblang dengan merefleksi penggunaan instrumen yang utuh pada riset pengembangan di tesis, artikel tentang pengembangn instrumen tes, pengembangan media pembelajaran, dan laporan akhir penelitian dosen pemula.
Aftermath Conflicts of Scarcities Grapples in Societies
Authors: Johnson Danny
Published: August 2023

Aftermath Conflicts of Scarcities Grapples in Societies
The Challenges and Opportunities for Mental Health Twin Research in Nigeria
Authors: Oginni Olakunle
Published: August 2023

The recent interest in increasing diversity in genetic research can be useful in uncovering novel insights into the genetic architecture of mental health disorders – globally and in previously unexplored settings such as low- and middle-income settings like Nigeria. Genetic research into mental health is potentially promising in Nigeria and we reflect on the challenges and opportunities for twin research which may be particularly suited to Nigeria. The higher rates of twinning in Africa and Nigeria specifically, make the twin design an affordable and readily maintainable approach for genetic research in the country. Despite potential challenges with recruitment, data collection, data analysis and dissemination; the success of current efforts suggest that the twin design can tapped even further for greater impact in the country. We highlight some ways in which the scope of twin research can be increased and suggest some ways in which existing challenges can be overcome including recent Patient Participant Involve and Engagement activities.
VAT elasticity on Nepalese economy without agriculture
Authors: Sah Binod , Pandey Dhruba Lal
Published: August 2023

This paper seeks to examine the elasticity of Value added tax (VAT) on Nepalese economy without agriculture. It, therefore, analyzes the impact of VAT on GDP in aggregate level without agriculture. This study adopts explanatory research design and attempts to determine the relationship between VAT and the GDP, exchange rate, market capitalization money supply and government spending being the intervening variables included in the model.
In order for the specification of a model of cointegrated regression model with a time series data of the variables are employed for the study period of 20 years, from 1998/99 to 2017/18. The values of all the variables are converted into real price (constant price) by GDP deflator. The GDP deflator and CPI year 2013/14 have been assumed equivalent to the base year 2013/14 according to Nepalese fiscal year. Since it is observed that residuals are not normally distributed, autocorrelation and multicollinearity problem in the model, it is necessary to improve the non-normal distribution, autocorrelation and multicollinearity problem in the model. Therefore, the data are transposed into first difference and run the model with error correction model.
The diagnostic test suggests that the residuals do not violet classical assumptions. The lagged residuals from 5.7.2 equation of Table 5.9 are statistically significant indicating the acceptable ground to take variable as cointegrated set. The result allows long-run and short-run dynamics of all the relationship between GDPWA and VAT. The estimated coefficient of VAT in error correction model shows that one percent point rise in VAT has led to 0.438 percent point increase in real GDPWA in short-run, whereas it is found 0.558 percent point in long-run. It means that short-run marginal productivity of VAT is 0.438 percent point, whereas its long-run percent point is 0.558.
Motivating Employees through Job Design and Compensation: An Observation
Authors: Shrestha Prakash
Published: August 2023

This study aims to examine the relationship and impact of job design and compensation on employee motivation. It is based on primary data obtained by distributing questionnaires to 15 Nepalese business organizations. The results show that job design has a significant positive relationship with employee motivation. In the same way, the results demonstrate that compensation has a significant positive relationship with employee motivation. In fact, employees who think their jobs are well-designed are highly motivated at work. Moreover, employees are highly motivated at work when they perceive a fair and efficient compensation system. Therefore, to enhance employee motivation, organizations must redesign job policies and foster employee trust. They also need to develop trusting compensation and incentive systems for their employees to increase employee motivation.
Challenges and Prospects of Nepalese Microfinance program: A Mini Review
Authors: Lamichhane Basu Dev , Lama Padam Bahadur
Published: August 2023

The main purpose of this paper is to highlight the challenges and prospects of microfinance program in Nepal. This study is based on descriptive research design. Microfinance has the potential to have powerful impact on poverty reduction and women’s empowerment. Microfinance institutions (MFIs) have two missions: outreach through poverty reduction and sustainability. Nepalese microfinance sector faces numbers of challenges like overcrowd in certain geographical region, multiple banking, unhealthy competition, political unawareness, mission drift, and high rate of member dropout, high rate of employee turnover, over-indebtedness, loan overdue, constraint resources and lack of entrepreneurial centric program. Nepalese microfinance institution needs to create healthy environment of microfinance sector with the aim of social responsibility. MFIs need to move beyond the traditional micro credit methodologies and innovative through digitization to extend financial services more effectively to the rural people. This study focuses on current picture of Nepalese microfinance industry which explores current issues. The findings of this study is useful and applicable in BFIs, microfinance expert, economist, regulator, and decision makers.
Lasy w kontekście prawnych unormowań ochrony klimatu
Authors: Przybojewska Ilona
Published: August 2023

Lasy odgrywają istotną rolę w środowisku i gospodarce. Jednocześnie w wielowymiarowy sposób wpływają na zmiany klimatyczne i podlegają ich skutkom. Niniejszy artykuł jest próbą opisu i oceny odpowiedzi prawa międzynarodowego i unijnego na pytanie o rolę lasów w polityce klimatycznej.
Przekazywanie danych na informatycznych nośnikach danych w postępowaniach dotyczących ochrony środowiska
Authors: Krystek Jacek
Published: August 2023

Ustawa Prawo ochrony środowiska, ustawa o udostępnianiu informacji o środowisku i jego ochronie, udziale społeczeństwa w ochronie środowiska oraz o ocenach oddziaływania na środowisko, a także inne ustawy z zakresu prawa ochrony środowiska przewidują, że w pewnych sytuacjach oprócz dokumentacji papierowej należy przedłożyć jej zapis na informatycznych nośnikach danych. Rozwiązanie to nie uwzględnia postępu w teleinformatyce i może rodzić różne praktyczne problemy natury technicznej.
Rola kryminalistyki w zwalczaniu szkodnictwa leśnego
Authors: Zadworna Sylwia
Published: August 2023

W prezentowanym opracowaniu autorka porusza problematykę wykorzystania kryminalistyki w ujawnianiu i zabezpieczaniu śladów pozostawionych na miejscu popełnienia szkodnictwa leśnego. Przedstawia zarówno istotę szkodnictwa leśnego, jego rodzaje oraz statystykę takich czynów z ostatnich lat, jak i kryminalistyczne badania śladów na miejscu zdarzenia wraz z opisem tych, które wykonuje się najczęściej w przypadku omawianych przestępstw i wykroczeń. Rozważania w tym obszarze dotyczą kryminalistycznych śladów traseologicznych, mechanoskopijnych i osmologicznych.
Propose technology and management model of mobile cloud computing for the Vietnam national digital transformation program
Authors:   Information Technology Center, Ministry of Science and Technology, Pham Hai Son , Le Hoang Son ,   Information Technology Institute, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, Hoang The Anh ,   Faculty of Information Technology, Hanoi University of Business and Technology
Published: August 2023

Cloud computing is considered a digital platform to develop mobile applications for the National Digital Transformation Program 2025 with a vision to 2030. There are many solutions to build a cloud computing platform, but those solutions consume hardware resources, high communication latency and lack of mobility, thus increasing the cost of investment in building a cloud computing platform. To address the disadvantages of the above solutions, this study proposes a mobile cloud computing model aimed at providing services that only implement on mobile devices, enhancing the calculation capacity on mobile devices, minimising resource shortages and performing efficiently for resource-intensive mobile applications. To do that, the solution proposed in this study is to enable the use of the nearest resource-rich mobile devices that can provide computing services to mobile users in the vicinity. Utilising leisure resources to serve resource-intensive mobile applications helps the government to reduce hardware investment for building cloud computing platforms. In addition, this study also proposes a management model for mobile applications through the App Store that is owned and managed by the Vietnamese government. From there, the government will monitor mobile applications and not let them develop spontaneously, causing difficulties and loss of trust for users.
Revitalisasi Etika Komunikasi Media Sosial Dalam Membangun Budaya Indonesia Yang Luhur dan Beradab
Authors: Yuniani Hani , Indarsih Mike , Diah Astuti Fajar , Bakiyah Horidatul
Published: August 2023

Masyarakat Indonesia kini hidup di dua dunia, dunia nyata dan virtual. Sebagai mahkhluk social, manusia mau tak mau terikat pada falsafah hidup bangsa, budaya dan agama. Perjalanan manusia dalam melakukan proses bertukar pesan, danmemaknai berbagai peristiwa di lingkungan sosialnya tak bisa dilepaskan dari ketergantungan media, baik media massa yang telah melekat sejak lama, maupun media sosial (new media) yang menjadi perpanjangan tangan manusia saat ini. Manusia pada hakikatnya adalah makhluk paling adaptif terhadap perubahan dan perkembangan zaman  khususnya dalam menggunakan teknologi dalam berkomunikasi. Ini dikarenakan perkembangan teknologi dirasakan dapat memenuhi kebutuhan dan kualitas hidup. Perkembangan dan percepatan cara-cara berkomunikasi 4.0 saat ini, memiliki dampak ikutanyakni makin luasnya kebebasan manusia mengungkapkan pikiran dan perasaan secara ekspresif sebagai pelaku komunikasi. Sehingga batasan-batasan yang sudah ajeg dipahami dan dilakukan selama puluhan tahun sebagai pedoman ber tata krama kini semakin kabur dan tergantikan dengan frasa baru, ikon dan emoticon sebagai simbol ekspresi wajah. Keberanian pelaku komunikasi juga disebabkan karena media sosial memungkinkan para peserta komunikasi bertukar pesan tanpa mengetahui identitas asli /menggunakan akun-akun anonim. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat , dan mencermati percakapan seperti apa yang banyak emngundang komentar dan berpotensi melakukan pelanggraan etika. Metode yang dilakukan menggunakan observasi partisipasi dan mengguakan data primer yakni trending topic di media sosial twitter. Hasil temuan yakni, konten yang kerap mengundang reaksi adalah percakapan mengenai agama, pilhan politik, dan pernyataan yang dianggap kebohongan. Perlu adanya penerapan etika komunikasi di media sosial untuk menjadi pedoman di tuang siber.

 

Keyword : Etika, media sosial, literasi digital
Penggunaan Ahli dan Komunitas dalam Kampanye Sadar Stunting Genbest Tahun 2022
Authors: Wilhelm Bender George
Published: August 2023

Walau tiap tahun terus mengalami penurunan, prevalensi stunting di Indonesia masih di atas angka yang ditetapkan WHO yaitu di bawah 20%. Stuntung yang ditandai panjang atau tinggi badan yang kurang dibandingkan umurnya pada balita, juga memiliki efek jangka panjang seperti terhambatnya perkembangan fisik dan daya kognitif  hingga masalah kesehatan di masa depan. Demi memutus rantai stunting karena stunting berbagai upaya untuk menurunkan angka prevalensi stunting terus dilakukan. Misalnya Program Genbest (Generasi Bersih dan Sehat) sebagai sarana edukasi stunting terutama kepada kaum muda lewat beragam konten digital untuk memasyarakatkan pola hidup bersih dan sehat. Selain menggunakan para influencer yang memiliki jangkauan luas karena jumlah pengikutnya, pengelola kampanye kesehatan Sadar Stunting tahun 2022 melalui program Genbest juga menggunakan para tenaga ahli dan komunitas. Lewat penggunaan tenaga ahli dan komunitas di dunia maya tidak hanya diharapkan memperluas jangkauan dan kesadaran (awareness) mengenai stunting namun juga terjadi keterlibatan atau interaksi yang tinggi, diskusi dan pemahaman lebih mendalam mengenai stunting dan upaya pencegahannya. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah ingin mendeskripsikan bagaimana kampanye publik Sadar Stunting tahun 2022 yang dilakukan Direktorat Jenderal Informasi dan Komunikasi Publik Kementrian Komunikasi dan Informatika melalui program Generasi Bersih dan Sehat (Genbest) dengan melibatkan tenaga ahli dan komunitas dengan menggunakan media sosial dalam menyebarkan pesan kesehatan kepada masyarakat agar mempunyai kesadaran terhadap stunting

Keyword: komunitas, ahli, kampanye kesehatan, stunting
Aplikasi Pengolahan Data Pemesanan Jasa Catering pada CV. Sumber Rejeki Abadi Pontianak
Authors: Wananti Ejia , Irmayani Windi , Nurmalasari Nurmalasari
Published: August 2023

CV. Sumber Rejeki Abadi atau yang lebih dikenal dengan nama Sra Catering   adalah perusahaan yang bergerak dibidang jasa catering. Dalam proses pemesanan makanan untuk mencatat transaksi pembayaran, data pemesanan, dan laporan pemesanan perusahaan sudah menggunakan Microsoft exel namun masih sederhana dan belum maksimal. Penyimpanan data pemesanan makanan juga kurang terekap dengan baik dan rapi sehingga kadang sulit mencari data setiap akhir bulan untuk disusun sebagai laporan. Hambatan lainnya yaitu data pesanan yang hilang juga berdampak pada terlambatnya dalam pencarian data- data yang dibutuhkan. Adapun metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah observasi, wawancara, dan studi pustaka. Sedangkan pada metode pengembangan software menggunakan model waterfall. Dengan menggunakan sarana program sebagai alat bantu dalam pengolahan data pemesanan jasa catering pada perusahaan CV. Sumber Rejeki Abadi dapat memudahkan perusahaan untuk mencatat pemesanan catering secara cepat dan lebih rapi serta dapat meminimalisir kesalahan dan menghemat waktu juga tenaga.
Role of women in non-cooperation movement
Authors: Meena Ramjeelal
Published: August 2023

The paper explores the integral role of women in India's Non-Cooperation Movement, a pivotal phase in the nation's fight for independence led by Mahatma Gandhi in the 1920s. Amid this nonviolent resistance against British rule, women assumed multifaceted roles that extended beyond societal boundaries. Engaging in protests, rallies, and boycotts, they vehemently rejected British-made products, institutions, and symbols, showcasing their resolute dedication to change. Despite societal constraints relegating women to domestic roles, they defied convention, organizing picketing and promoting indigenous khadi cloth as alternatives to British imports, fostering self-reliance. Their involvement not only disrupted British economic activities but also reshaped gender dynamics, endowing women with newfound agency and empowerment. This abstract emphasizes that women's contributions were not passive or peripheral; instead, they were driving forces in reshaping the movement's landscape. Their resilience and commitment left an enduring impact on India's struggle for independence, while simultaneously propelling a transformative shift in women's societal roles and aspirations, setting an enduring precedent for their sustained involvement in subsequent phases of the freedom movement and beyond.
E-Banking Services by Commercial Banks in Nagpur District: A Comprehensive Analysis (2019-2022)
Authors: Yadav Rashmi
Published: August 2023

The advent of virtual generation has converted the banking sector globally, revolutionizing the way monetary offerings are brought to customers. This paper delves into the realm of e-banking services furnished by using commercial banks in Nagpur District, exploring the extent to which these institutions have embraced technological improvements to cater to the evolving wishes in their clients. The targets of this examine are to evaluate the impact of e-banking on both clients and banks, examine the demanding situations and risks related to digital banking, and examine the projects undertaken by means of industrial banks in Nagpur District to sell e-banking services. The paper examines the forms of e-banking offerings offered, which includes on line banking, mobile banking, ATM services, digital fund transfers, and e-wallets. It delves into the benefits of these offerings, including comfort, accessibility, value-effectiveness, and more desirable protection. Furthermore, the take a look at discusses the security measures implemented to protect consumer information and economic transactions within the virtual space. In reading the projects taken via business banks, the studies delve into the strategies employed to sell financial inclusion via e-banking, thereby reaching the unbanked and under banked populations. It investigates the efforts made to beautify monetary literacy and teach clients on making use of e-banking offerings successfully. Whilst e-banking brings forth severa blessings, the paper also acknowledges the challenges faced, consisting of protection threats, digital illiteracy, and connectivity issues in rural regions. The observe highlights the role of the Reserve bank of India (RBI) in regulating e-banking offerings and making sure compliance with facts protection necessities. Drawing upon case studies of prominent commercial banks in Nagpur District, the studies evaluate customer adoption charges, pride tiers, and the effect of e-banking on the banks' basic efficiency and profitability. In the long run, this paper gives a complete evaluation of e-banking services by commercial banks in Nagpur District, losing mild at the position of generation in remodeling the banking panorama. Via studying the successes and challenges faced by using those establishments, the look at provides treasured insights for policymakers, banks, and stakeholders in shaping the future of e-banking offerings within the place.
Evaluation of traumatic dental injuries in patients visiting the pediatric dentistry clinic: a retrospective study
Authors: ERDOĞAN Yıldırım , BOLACA Arif
Published: August 2023

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of traumatic dental injuries (TDIs), as well as to evaluate different factors associated with TDIs among children and adolescents referred over three-year period to the Pamukkale University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Denizli.

Materials and methods: Dental trauma records of patients were reviewed regarding demographic data, affected teeth, type and etiology of TDIs, location and season of TDIs, time elapsed following TDIs and initial treatment, and treatment of TDIs.

Results: Data associated with 258 patients, 471 traumatized teeth (primary teeth:152, permanent teeth:319) were analyzed. Both the primary and permanent maxillary central incisors were the most common affected teeth by TDIs. Primary teeth showed a higher frequency of periodontal tissue injuries (75.00%) and lower frequency of dental hard tissue injuries (21.05%) compared with permanent teeth (49.84% and 58.62%, respectively). Falls were the main etiological factor of TDIs both in the primary (73.68%) and permanent (58.31%) teeth. Only 27 patients (5.49%) were referred to the clinic within one hour following TDIs.

Conclusion: Early management of TDIs is important to improve the prognosis of traumatized teeth and prevent post-traumatic complications. The low rate of early referral indicates the need for educational and preventive programs regarding TDIs among the patients, parents/legal guardians, and teachers.
The modern system of physical education in higher education institutions
Authors: Havryshko S. , Gvozdetska S. , Prykhodko I.
Published: August 2023

In the current article, the peculiarities of the functioning of the physical education system in higher education institutions are defined in the current conditions, which is a topical issue in view of the intensive reformation of the country's educational sector. It has been established that the development of the physical education system of higher education institutions is currently regulated by normative legal acts of Ukraine and orders of the Ministry of Education and Culture. However, their interpretation by the administrations of educational institutions is rather loose, but has a clear direction in the direction of reducing the number of mandatory hours of physical education lessons per week. Currently, there are no clear recommendations regarding the implementation of work on physical education in higher education institutions, which leads to the formation of different models of education. Therefore, along with tradit ional and professionally oriented distribution models, sectional and individual ones are found. However, their separate existence in modern conditions of instability of the educational environment, in which the distance component prevails, is organizationally complicated. In modern conditions, the success of physical education in higher education depends on a combination of different approaches that are effective in solving specific tasks in the process of developing the health-saving competence of students of higher education. There is a need to establish clear requirements for the organization of quality training in physical education, taking into account the prediction of the success of the chosen model in the future. The identified features of the modern system of physical education in higher education deepen the understanding of problematic issues faced by participants in the educational process. A necessary condition for improving the process of physical education of students of higher education is the formation of flexible learning models that will increase the motivation and success of those who study in the process of physical improvement.
A model of the effectiveness of physical culture and health classes by fitness with women of the first period of mature age
Authors: Miroshnichenko V. , Parishkura Yu. , Brezdeniuk O. , Redko S. , Holovkina V.
Published: August 2023

The use of the modeling method in the system of physical education of various population groups is a reserve for increasing the effectiveness of physical education classes. The efficiency model was developed on the basis of a study of 392 women aged 25-35. The subjects were engaged in a fitness program focused on general physical training and stimulation of all modes of energy supply of muscle activity. It has been established that under the influence of classes in the fitness program there was an increase in indicators of functional and physical preparedness. The peculiarities of adaptation of women of different somatotypes to fitness classes have been established. Based on the obtained data, a model of the effectiveness of fitness classes was developed. This model is intended to form the basis of the development of programs of fitness classes, with the aim of differentiated selection of load parameters for women of the first period of mature age of various somatotypes. Classes in the fitness program, which is focused on versatile physical training, contribute to the improvement of the anaerobic lactate and alactate energy supply system of muscle activity. There is also growth in various forms of strength and speed abilities, agility and flexibility. Women of different somatotypes have different adaptive reactions to fitness classes. The model of the effectiveness of fitness classes summarizes information about the specifics of the impact of fitness classes on physical development, physical and functional preparedness of women in the first period of maturity and demonstrates the features of adaptation reactions of individuals of different morphological types.
Systematization of elements in single and pair figure skating as a component of sport
Authors: Petroniuk Anastasiia
Published: August 2023

At the current stage of development of figure skating, its technical and compositional components have undergone drastic changes, even compared to the 2000s. If at the beginning of the last century, the basis of the competition program was formed by figures that require only skating skills and require not so much coordination as technical skills, then the modern competition program involves the performance of a wide arsenal of technical and choreographic elements, among which skating skills are only one of the evaluation criteria. Globalization and evolution of figure skating have brought this sport to a completely new level, expanding the number of disciplines and the variability of technical elements. The increase in the number of performing multi-turn jumps and the increase in the variability of rotations is the main vector that determines the direction of sports training and requires increased attention to these elements on the part of coaches and athletes. The diversity of the competitive program encourages athletes, coaches and choreographers to improve the elements of the technique according to various criteria, as well as to detail its components, which is difficult to achieve without their systematization. Technical elements were divided into classes by M. Panin-Kolomenkin, O. Mishin, and O. Tchaikovsky. Systematization of elements greatly facilitates coaching and is indispensable in judging and also provides an elementary understanding of the components of the sport directly for the athlete. However, in modern scientific literature, the issue of systematization of the main technical elements is highlighted in a fragmentary way, which emphasizes the relevance of this work.
Modern experience, content and specifics of monitoring the workload of high-class basketball players
Authors: Rachok M. , Kalugіn I. , Yeltsov D.
Published: August 2023

Training load monitoring provides information about the physical requirements of the sport in which the athlete competes. Coaching staff should use this information to make decisions about the periodization and planning of the training process to optimize performance and prevent injuries. The following review presents the current state of knowledge on monitoring of external and internal loads in basketball. The purpose of the study is to examine the current experience, content and specifics of training load monitoring in basketball in terms of its applicability to player qualifications, the methodology used, the type of data recorded, and the relationship with performance and injury. Materials and methods of the study. To solve the set purpose of the research we used the following methods: analysis and generalization of data of the special scientific and methodical literature; monitoring of information resources of the Internet; method of systematization. Results. The main provisions of modern monitoring of influence of a load on high-class basketball players as a single system of a peculiar management of adaptation processes of their organism are defined. Conclusions. On the basis of the conducted researches the tendencies of formation of the modern system of research of load on an organism of high-class basketball players and methods and technologies of their use for the prevention of occurrence of occupational diseases and injuries are allocated.
Useing physical games for primary school age experience harmonious development, from countries across the world
Authors: Shuba L.V. , Shuba V.V. , Shuba V. O.
Published: August 2023

The preservation and enhancement of health represent a significant challenge for virtually every country worldwide. Presently, a nation's health is regarded as a measure of its level of civilization, serving as a reflection of the societal socio-economic context. Correct development of the preschool child is impossible without adequate physical activity. It is also important that the children have intensive growth and development of body systems as a result of competent and correct exposure. The prerequisites for physical, intellectual, and spiritual abilities and also comprehensive development of the personality in general are formed at this age. The purpose of the article is to analyze the useing physical games for primary school children in different nations around the globe. Physical games are distinguished by their variability and flexibility, which is their important feature. They can be adapted to the needs of different age groups, fitness levels and children’ interests. They can also be used as a means of cross-cultural understanding, where children from different cultures and traditions can demonstrate their traditional movement games and learn new ones. Physical culture and physical games are interconnected, because physical games are an important part of physical activity and are included in the physical education program. Analyzing the presented material, we conclude that the chosen topic is very interesting and opens up many opportunities for considering the integration of various programs among themselves and identifying interesting patterns depending on the country and cultural traditions.
The influence of innovative sports on the schoolchildren’s motivation to physical education lessons
Authors: Yaroshovets O. , Sushko R.
Published: August 2023

The article shows the formation of interest and realized opportunities to encourage schoolchildren to be physically active in physical education lessons through the implementation of variable modules of korfball and floorball, which are defined by the state for students to study in the model curriculum of general secondary education institutions. The purpose of the study is to substantiate the effectiveness of the introduction of innovative sports in physical education lessons by finding out the level of increasing children's motivation to engage in physical education. The influence of innovative sports on the motivation of 31 senior pupils to physical education lessons was determined with the help of two questionnaires used before and after the implementation of korfball and floorball moduls. The organized questionnaire and interpretation of the results contributed to the study of pupils' motivation to engage in physical activity in physical education lessons by means of studying innovative sports games of korfball and floorball. The advantages of innovative sports in comparison with the usual physical education lessons were revealed. We state the desire of the study participants to master innovative variable modules of korfball and floorball due to a number of certain advantages: positive emotional impact, effective physical development and increase of physical fitness level according to pupils' self-perception, possibility of competitive activity and communication with friends in a game atmosphere.
Understanding and Measuring Decarburization
Authors: Voort George F. Vander
Published: August 2023

Understanding the forces behind decarburization is the first step toward minimizing its detrimental effects. This article reviews decarburization basics and results of experimental work on spring steels.
Surface Coatings Offer Protection in Harsh Environments
Authors: Whyman Peter
Published: August 2023

Zircotec Ltd., UK, originally developed its technologies for use in nuclear reactors. During the last decade, its coatings have been used in several other applications, including orthopedic implants, and the company has expanded into the defense sector with a greater emphasis on heat protection. This Technical Spotlight outlines some of the company's process capabilities.
Mixed Materials Drive Lightweight Vehicle Design
Authors: Wagner David A. , Zaluzec Matthew J. , Conklin Jeff , Skszek Tim
Published: August 2023

An ambitious automotive concept incorporates mixed materials in all major vehicle systems of a five-passenger sedan to achieve an overall weight reduction of 23%. This article explores the vehicle design and material usage details, system by system.
Materials Research for Advanced Power Engineering in Europe
Authors: Shingledecker John , Shyam Amit , Yamamoto Yukinori , Kuhn Bernd
Published: August 2023

The 10th Liège Conference on Materials for Advanced Power Engineering was held in September 2014. This article presents conference highlights, including the current state of European materials research for advanced power engineering applications; European multinational programs in this area; and critical research topics including creep-fatigue, new alloy development, and materials developments for gas turbines.
Titanium: A Metal for the Aerospace Age, Part III
Authors: Simcoe Charles R.
Published: August 2023

Titanium's potential was not fully realized until 1956 when metal production reached 5200 tons and sponge production nearly 15,000 tons. After a decade of difficult R&D and an investment of several hundred million dollars by government and industry, titanium fulfilled its promise as a new metal for jet engine and airframe applications.
Residual Gas Analyzer Determines Differences in Graphite and All-Metal Hot Zone Vacuum Operation
Authors: Jones Trevor , Fradette Reàl J.
Published: August 2023

Residual gas analysis shows that vacuum furnaces with graphite hot zones are more economical than all-metal designs and are capable of producing contamination-free surfaces.
Plasma-Sprayed Heat Shields Offer Thermal Management Options
Authors: Whyman Peter
Published: August 2023

Heat shields help protect vehicle-critical components that could delaminate and fail if exposed to high temperatures for any length of time. This article describes a solution that features ceramic platelets applied via plasma spray onto a metal substrate to create a heat shield that adds additional temperature resistance in comparison to standard pressed aluminum versions.
Failure Analysis of a Fractured Pin
Authors: Schroeder Craig
Published: August 2023

A pin used to hold the side plates together in a conveyor chain system fractured and failed, prompting a metallurgical failure analysis. This case study reviews the analytical steps and conclusions from the study of the failed pin.
Materials Sustainability App Serves As Teaching Tool
Authors: Manohar Priyadarshan
Published: August 2023

This article describes a mobile application developed to teach materials sustainability concepts at the middle school and high school levels.
Enhanced Diamond-Like Coatings Boost Fuel Efficiency
Authors: Leson Andreas
Published: August 2023

A new laser arc method is being used to apply a hard carbon coating to engine components on the production line. This article reports on work to produce hydrogen-free tetrahedral amorphous carbon coatings on an industrial scale with consistent quality.
Book Review
Authors: Masters Katie
Published: August 2023

Michiel Baas, Muscular India: Masculinity, Mobility and the New Middle Class (Chennai: Context, 2020), 313 pp. ISBN: 9789389648218. Hardback, $19.79.
Baldness and Civilization
Authors: Donovan Brian
Published: August 2023

In late-nineteenth and early-twentieth-century America, doctors, scientists, and social commentators amplified concerns that white men were going bald at an alarming rate. Theories of baldness in the Gilded Age and Progressive Era created and relied on racial distinctions. This article examines the role of baldness and perceptions of baldness in the construction of racial categories during the turn of the twentieth century in the United States. Theories of baldness centered on racial claims-making; doctors and scientists described different racial groups as unevenly susceptible to alopecia (biological hair loss), and they referred to mechanisms of hair loss as resulting from race-specific qualities. The language of baldness, and efforts to understand the condition's causes and cures, used racial contrasts and racial logic. In this way, baldness became part of the schema through which race was discussed and understood.
Socialization of Business and Islamic Accounting
Authors: Hidayat Hidayat , Syaefulloh  , Zulhelmy
Published: August 2023

The reality is that business and accounting practices still contain MaGhRib elements (Maysir, Gharar, and Riba). So that the business practices carried out are contrary to muamalah in Islam. For this reason, socialization was carried out to the people of Teluk Meranti Village about Business and Islamic Accounting. The writing method used is a qualitative approach with a descriptive-explanative model which intends to provide a detailed description of the implementation of Community Service (PkM) activities on Business and Accounting in Islam. From these activities, it is considered very good and useful for the community. Because, from the activities carried out, a lot of knowledge is obtained, such as business and accounting concepts in Islam. People are aware of the mistakes they have made so far. After participating in the socialization, they are committed to making changes, so that the business practices carried out gain profit, blessing and loss
Diameter-Dependent Shape Memory Effect and Superelasticity in Ni-Mn-Ga Alloy Micro-fibers
Authors: Zhang Guanhua , Xu Jiayue , Xie Haoyang , Yang Zihan , Feng Yan , Qian Mingfang , Sun Jianfei
Published: August 2023

Abstract: The functional properties of shape memory alloys (SMAs) may be affected by the material size and thus is important for designing micron-sized devices. Here the diameter-dependent size effect was demonstrated in Ni-Mn-Ga fibers with diameters of 15, 41, 53 and 70μm. The effect of fiber diameter on the shape memory effect (SME) and superelasticity (SE) was systematically studied. The results showed that all Ni-Mn-Ga fibers exhibited good stress assisted thermal cycles and SE, both diameter-dependent. For stress assisted thermal cycles, the temperature hysteresis of martensite transformation (MT) and sensitivity of MT temperature vs stress increased with increasing fiber diameter. While for SE, the stress hysteresis, temperature dependence of critical stress and energy dissipation capacity decreased with increasing fiber diameter. Thermodynamic analysis revealed that the diameter-dependent effect may be attributed to the different heat exchange and frictional work dissipation capacities related to the specific surface areas that affected the thermal- or stress-induced MT processes. Such diameter dependence in Ni-Mn-Ga micro-fibers needs to be considered for the design and application in micro-sized devices.
Supporting Self-determination of elderly people living in nursing homes amid pandemic: 12-week Participatory Action Research record with care workers
Authors:   Korea Gerontological Society, Oh Hyein , Lee Hyunjoo
Published: August 2023

This study focuses on efforts for human rights and self-assertive lives of elderly people struggling with long quarantine under
the COVID-19 pandemic. This paper aims to explore and analyze what support strategies care workers are carrying out and what barriers
exist to help the elderly living in nursing homes make 'self-determination' well. Data were collected from 16 workers at two institutions
through an Participatory Action Research(PAR) process consisting of 17 FGI sessions, and the data were analyzed through directed content
analysis. This study proposed 7 frameworks of practice. In the last COVID-19 situation, three factors such as ①Internalization of Extrinsic
Motivation, ② Understanding Preference & Value, ③Close communication based on trust were smoothly implemented, while strategies such
as ④Areas, ⑤Causal Agent, ⑥Providing information and options, ⑦Providing Enough time were not well utilized. Based on the results
of the study, we presented the following policy suggestions. First, it is necessary to establish a system that can support the self-determination
of the elderly living. Second, a friendly culture and environment should be created so that nursing facilities can work more actively. Also
it is emphasized that there is a need for a place to actively discuss the base-line when there is a value that conflicts with self-determination.
Grandparenting and Family Relationship Satisfaction in Middle-Aged and Older Couples: Focusing on the Interdependence of the Marital System
Authors:   Korea Gerontological Society, Cho Kyuyoung
Published: August 2023

Grandparenting is a multifaceted activity that not only links multigenerational family relationships but also directly affects the
system of middle-aged and older couples. However, there is a lack of studies on the interdependence of marital relationships among grandparents
who serve as caregivers of grandchildren. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the interdependence of the effects of grandparenting
on family relationship satisfaction among middle-aged and older couples. Using 1-2 Korean Retirement and Income study, this study analyzed
actor-partner interdependence model within a sample of 1,309 grandparents (563 middle-aged couples, 746 older adult couples). In the case
of middle-aged grandparents, the grandfather’s actor effect was found in the relationship between grandparenting and family relationship
satisfaction. On the other hand, in the case of older grandparents, the grandmother’s partner effect was found in the relationship between
grandparenting and family relationship satisfaction. This study highlights the complex dynamics of grandparenting in marital systems,
considering both gender and life stage differences. These findings contribute to a better understanding of the impact of grandparenting on
marital relationships.
Life cycle assessment of eco-brick production using PET particle reinforced epoxy resin composites
Authors: Adiyanto Okka , Mohamad Effendi , Jaafar Rosidah , Faishal Muhammad
Published: August 2023

The process of urbanisation contributes to the growth of waste generation and causes environmental pollution. One of the most common plastic waste is polyethylene terephthalate (PET). This plastic waste is often used as mixed material in construction. The use of life-cycle assessment (LCA) is a possible tool to assess the sustainability of a product in the long term. After analysing the latest literature, it was found that the study of PET waste in building materials is one of the sustainable alternatives for waste reduction. This research contributes to the improvement of sustainability in alternative building materials through LCA. A gate-to-gate approach is adopted in this research. LCA Calculations for the production of eco-bricks were carried out in accordance with ISO 14044. GaBi software was used to identify and quantify impacts within the system boundaries. The calculations were based on the EDIP 2003 method for assessing impacts. The results show that the use of epoxy resin and PET as raw materials for eco-tiles has an impact on ozone formation (OF) of 118 m2 UES*ppm*hours, which is due to the use of epoxy resin chemicals as adhesives in the production of eco-bricks. Eco-bricks made of PET and epoxy resin have better compressive strength than other materials. The addition of epoxy resin adhesive can increase the compressive strength of the eco-bricks by 50%. Despite the advantages of using epoxy resin and PET in eco-bricks, there are many uncertainties about their environmental impact. It can be concluded that the use of epoxy resin and PET particles in the production of eco-bricks does not pose excessive environmental risks and their use as alternative mixtures for the production of eco-bricks does not lead to a significant reduction in the environmental profile.
Utilization of local food on the prevention of dental caries among the elementary school children in the fishing community
Authors: Yanti Gema Nazri , Yustina Ida , Primasari Ameta , Rochadi R. Kintoko
Published: August 2023

The potential benefits of local food derived from rebon shrimp (Acetes sp.) as a preventive measure for dental caries are described in this study, which focused on Bagan Serdang village. Situated in the coastal area of Pantai Labu subdistrict, Deli Serdang Regency, this village relies mainly on fisheries for income resources, with rebon shrimp being one of the leading marine products. The high abundance of calcium in rebon shrimp is well-known, with 2,306 mg of shrimp paste equivalent to 16 times the calcium content of 100 g of dietary milk. This preliminary study aimed to investigate the potential of rebon shrimp as a preventive measure for dental caries in school children aged 8-12 years from public elementary school 106448 in Bagan Serdang village. The study utilized Cariogram software to assess caries risk factors, including caries experience, pH and saliva secretion, plaque index, diet contents and frequency, fluoride exposure program, and clinical judgment. Atomic Absorbed Spectrophotometer (AAS) method was used to measure salivary calcium ions. In addition, the calcium content in rebon shrimp was measured in the laboratory of the industrial research center in Medan. The concentration of salivary calcium ions was found to be very low, with a mean of 0.75±0.32 mmol/L. The Cariogram assessment revealed a high caries risk of 54.12% among elementary school children. The laboratory results showed that dried rebon shrimp had a calcium content of 1.50% (w/w), while fresh rebon shrimp had a calcium content of 1.54% (w/w). Given the high prevalence and caries risk profile of elementary school children in Bagan Serdang village, the study suggests that the low concentration of salivary calcium ions and the high availability of calcium-enriched rebon shrimp can be used as a preventive strategy against dental caries in this population.