bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
QUANTUM LEADERSHIP, ETHICAL CLIMATE AND COMMITMENT OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS: A CONVERGENT DESIGN
Authors: Maria Lorena M. Abangan
Published: January 2024

relating to the association of the three variables namely; quantum leadership, ethical climate and commitment of school administrators in the local Philippine context.
Objectives. This study determined the influence of quantum leadership and ethical climate on the commitment of school administrators of private HEIs in Region XI, as conceptualized through the pragmatic philosophical worldview.
Methods. Mixed methods research approach specifically the convergent design was employed. There were 300 school administrators who served as respondents, purposively chosen for the quantitative phase and 17 as participants for the focus group discussion and in-depth interview for the qualitative phase. An adopted questionnaires and validated interview guide were utilized as basis for the data gathered. Statistical tools like mean, standard deviation, Pearson-r and multiple linear regressions were used to analyze the quantitative data while thematic analysis was applied in the qualitative phase.
Results. Findings revealed that the status of quantum leadership was always evident while ethical climate was oftentimes manifested. Moreover, commitment was always observed among the school administrators. Major themes emerged from the thematic analysis on the participants’ lived experiences such as possessing a decisive frame of mind, displaying notable leadership practices, experiencing administrative failures and having personal battles on the views and challenges or struggles of school administrators. Further, four themes emerged on the role of experiences in shaping up the attitude and commitment namely; being optimistic and empowered, being relational and reflective, practicing faithfulness on moral principles and doing high quality work. Interestingly, mixing the salient quantitative and qualitative findings revealed the merging-converging nature and function of data integration
Conclusion/Recommendation. The status of quantum leadership, ethical climate and commitment of school administrators in the private HEIs in Region XI was rated very high. This means that quantum leadership is always evident, the ethical climate is always manifested and commitment is always observed among the school administrators in Region XI; both quantum leadership and ethical climate significantly influenced the commitment of school administrators in the private HEIs in Region XI. Finally, this study was relevant in the sense that it generated significant information useful in school policies, and identifies areas for evaluation on the effect of quantum leadership and ethical climate to the commitment of school leaders, coupled with the decrease of commitment among schools administrators. Hence, the private HEIs may apply the principles of quantum leadership skills and continue the ethical practices that contributed to the attainment of the school goals and objectives.
KEYWORDS: Commitment, education, ethical climate, leadership style, quantum leadership, school administrators
CHOOSING THE RIGHT COLLEGE COURSES THROUGH CAREER GUIDANCE PROGRAM (CGP) MODULES AND WORK IMMERSION (WI)
Authors: Michael William V. Puna Iii
Published: January 2024

This study was conducted to determine if the conduct of Career Guidance Program (CGP) Modules and Work Immersion (WI) are really helping Grade 12 learners in choosing their right college courses. The researcher utilized descriptive research design. Then, he randomly selected the respondents from the two (2) sections of Grade 12 Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) learners of Los Baños Senior High School (LBSHS) S. Y. 2018 - 2019. In addition to this, four (4) teachers were also chosen as additional respondents. A researcher made a questionnaire and distributed to the fourty – two (42) chosen respondents. Simple statistics like Frequency and Percentage were used to get the analysis of data.
The Career Guidance Program (CGP) Modules and Work Immersion (WI) were found to provide help in choosing the college courses of Grade 12 STEM students. This is reflected on the significant learnings of the respondents. It is also visible in the identified help or assistance that they rendered to the respondents. In general, the courses taken by Grade 12 STEM students are related to their Track and Strand which are Academic and STEM respectively. This is denoted by thirty - six (36) responses or equivalent to 94.74 % the total responses. Most of the courses that they intend to take are related to Science and Mathematics. The learners are also becoming more involved in making the decisions of what particular college course they will pursue. It is visible in the percentage of their involvement particularly twelve (12) responses or 31.58 % for the child and twenty- two (22) or 57.89 % for both child and parents.
It is also recommended that in the conduct of CGP Modules, consider having more self - assessment activities, and more reading and oral activities like sharing of outputs. Allot enough time to execute the modules to the SHS students. In the conduct of Work Immersion, try to make the time longer, have more exposure to actual field works and assign the students to institutions where their interests could be enhanced. In addition, other school programs or activities are suggested in order to augment the right career choices of SHS students like symposia or seminars about career path and opportunities, job fair, and organize club like peer educators or counselors club through the guidance counselors or advocates. And finally intensify the Counselling Program for SHS students focused on career pathing.
Analisis Perbandingan Bahan Bakar Gas dan Energi Listrik Dari Biogas Dengan Memanfaatkan Feses Manusia
Authors: Utama Nanda , Jelita Marhama
Published: January 2024

The increasing population growth every year results in many problems, the problem that arises is the increasing amount of waste in the form of human feces that is thrown into septic tanks. Large amounts of human feces can be found, such as in Islamic boarding schools with the number of students continuing to increase, causing the amount of feces to also continue to increase. The problem of human feces can be overcome by utilizing feces into biogas. Utilizing biogas is a solution to replace fossil fuels and also prevents human waste from polluting the environment. The aim of the research is to find out the potential amount of student feces, find out the biogas produced using the anaerobic method, find out the results of converting biogas to LPG fuel and electrical energy and compare the costs of the energy conversion process so as to save the operational costs of the Islamic boarding school. The amount of feces produced from 59 people was 14.75 kg/day with the biogas obtained being 0.068 m3/day, the conversion of biogas to LPG fuel as much as 0.03128 kg/day, the electrical energy produced was 223,892 kJ/day, the result of converting biogas to electrical energy is 0.06224 kWh/day, the cost of saving gas fuel is IDR. 33,456 and the cost of saving electrical energy is Rp. 2,524. So the result of using biogas from human feces is that the greatest energy obtained is electrical energy, while the greatest savings are gas fuel.

Keywords - Human Feces, Gas Fuel, Electrical Energy, Biogas, Anaerobic Methods.
OTOTOXICITY OF ANTIMYCOBACTERIAL THERAPY: MANIFESTATIONS, MECHANISMS OF MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL
Authors: Makoyda Iryna , Ostrovskyy Мykola , Shevchuk-Budz Uliana , Molodovets Оlga , Zuban Alla
Published: January 2024

The aim: To study the nature and incidence of hearing loss related to tuberculosis (TB) or resulting from antimycobacterial therapy, and its impact on treatment outcomes in patients with multidrug-resistant TB (MDR-TB).
Materials and methods: An analysis of reports on adverse reactions, medical records and electronic database of the register of TB patients was made. The pathogen was microbiologically verified in all the patients. Patients underwent clinical and laboratory, instrumental, microbiological (BACTEC), molecular genetic (Xpert® MTB/RIF® Ultra, Xpert® MTB/XDR, GenoType® MTBDRplus/sl) examinations. To prevent the development of complications and to control adverse effects, alongside with the determination of the corrected QT interval, visual acuity, and color vision, brief peripheral neuropathy screen and audiometry were performed.
Results: During MDR-TB treatment with aminoglycosides, therapy was more commonly interrupted during the second episode of therapy (p=0,051), while treatment failure, longer treatment duration, and hearing impairment were almost equally observed in both groups (р=0,431, р=0,432, р=0,69). Treatment success was more commonly observed among patients receiving the first course of therapy. Some patients undergoing repeated antimycobacterial therapy were transferred to palliative care (p=0,13). The short-term treatment regimen effectively prevented ototoxicity.
Conclusions: Novel antimycobacterial agents and short-term TB treatment regimens increased patient compliance with treatment and reduced the incidence of certain adverse effects due to their monitoring and prevention. Due to the transition to mainly drug therapy, adverse effects such as ototoxicity were completely eliminated. This was due to personalized treatment selection, its monitoring, and assessing the outcomes.
THE POTENTIAL RENOPROTECTIVE EFFECT OF TILIANIN IN RENAL ISCHEMIA REPERFUSION INJURY IN MALE RAT MODEL
Authors: Hameed Ali Raghad Abdul , Altimimi Murooj , Hadi Najah Rayish
Published: January 2024

The aim: To determine whether Tilianin (TIL) may have Nephroprotective effects on bilateral renal IRI in rats by analyzing kidney function biomarkers U and Cr, inflammatory cytokines like TNF α and IL-1β, antioxidant marker total anti-oxidant Capacity (TAC), anti-apoptotic markers caspase-3, and histopathological scores.
Materials and methods: 20 rats divided into even 4 groups as: Sham group: Rats underwent median laparotomies without having their ischemia induced. Control group: Rats had bilateral renal ischemia for 30 minutes, followed by 2 hours of reperfusion. Vehicle group: 30 minutes prior to the onset of ischemia, rats were given a pretreatment of corn oil and DMSO. Tilianin treated group: Rats administered Tilianin 5 mg/kg for 30 min prior to ischemia induction, then IRI.
Results: The study found that the serum levels of TNF, IL-1, caspase-3, urea and creatinine, as well as TNF and creatinine in the Tilianin group were significantly lower than those of the control and vehicle groups. On the other hand, it revealed that TAC levels are remarkably higher in the Tilianin group than they are in the control and vehicle groups.
Conclusions: This study concluded that Tilianin have a Nephroprotective effect via multiple impacts as anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptotic, and anti-oxidant agents.
Investigative Study on Celebrity Worship Motives on Customer-brand-relationship (CBR) Towards Tele-Communication Industry in Bangladesh
Authors: - Md. Amran Hossain , - Md. Safayet Hossen , - Abdul Ahad , - H.L.Neel Wasantha
Published: January 2024

The method of using celebrity worships motives has a dynamic strategy used in worldwide including developing countries like Bangladesh. Basically, this research papers determines to find out how the Celebrity Worship Motives (CWM) involve to building customer brand relationship among with consumer via a psychological bond. Celebrity Worship Motives (CWM) strengthens the effectiveness of celebrity endorsement to evaluate the brands in Telecommunication sector. Meanwhile, celebrity endorsement is a critical factor and required to evaluate towards the brand endorsement in Tele-communication in Bangladesh. Customer brand relationship (CBR) has been examined within empirically tested with CWM. It has found to be significant research value within celebrity endorsements in Tele-communicant sector. CWM has been tested in this research to evaluate the effectiveness of brand behavior. According to this research paper mostly focus on Bangladeshi context on the perception of customer on celebrity endorsement (CN) with reference to Customer Brand Relationship behavior (CBR) which has significantly remarks on position in Tele-communication. To conduct a research the primary data followed by survey method. Basically questionnaire was the main research instrument and 200 respondents were considered for the final analysis for the survey. Respectively the sample was used in multiple stages to analysis the data along with both descriptive and inferential statistics were also used to analyze the data. On the other hand Hypotheses were tested by using Pearson correlational analysis via 2 tailed tests, correlational analysis, Anova Test, KMO. The relationship between celebrity worship motives (CWM) and Customer Brand Relationship (CBR) towards the endorsed Tele-Communication brand was found to be important in the findings. This research paper concludes a practical implication by explaining the Tele-communication sector how the CWM relates with CBR whilst suggesting propositions for the future studies accordingly.
Vaccination Coverage and Awareness Level for Hepatitis B among the Nursing Students of Government Nursing College, Bhavnagar - A Cross Sectional Study
Authors: - Vijay Sondarva , - Bansi Trivedi , - Mantasha Mansuri , - Manthan Shah
Published: January 2024

Introduction:
Vaccination against HBV infection among healthcare workers is important because of their daily exposure to patient’s body fluids and the possible risk of transmission to others. Reports from Health Ministry of India indicate that only 16-60% of healthcare workers have received complete HBV immunization. Paramedics have a higher risk of HBV transmission and receive HBV vaccination less often than doctors. So, we conducted this study among the nursing students of Govt. Nursing College of Bhavnagar to estimate their vaccination status and awareness regarding Hepatitis B infection and vaccine.

Objectives: Among the Nursing students of Government Nursing College Bhavnagar,
1. To estimate the status of hepatitis B vaccination
2. To estimate the level of awareness regarding Hepatitis B infection
3. To identify the reasons for being completely unvaccinated or partially vaccinated with Hepatitis B vaccine

Methodology: A cross sectional study was conducted among the 213 nursing students of Govt. Nursing College of Bhavnagar. The details about study were given to them in classroom, Informed consent and data of study was collected in structured questionnaire. Analysis was done in MS excel 2021.
Result & Conclusion: Among the participants most of students (90.6%) were female. There were almost equal participants from each academic year and most of the participants were Hostelites (83.6%). In knowledge assessment 88.7% students knew that hepatitis B is viral infection, 91.1% students were aware that post exposure prophylaxis includes Hep B vaccination. Awareness regarding transmission of disease by blood transfusion, sexual intercourse and needle stick injury was 67.1%, 49.8% and 61% respectively. Knowledge regarding virus causing cirrhosis, HCC and death was 62.9%,12.2% and 27.7% respectively among students. Only 56.3% of the students were vaccinated with Hep B vaccine. Among those vaccinated students only 42.5% had received all 3 doses of vaccine. Among unvaccinated students (43.7%) most of them had no particular reason for not taking vaccine followed by unawareness and forgetfulness.
A Changing Scenario of Living Condition in Rural Haryana: Special Reference to Jind District
Authors: - NEERU SAINI , - R. S. SISODIYA
Published: January 2024

Living conditions are taken to mean the conditions in which social human beings live their lives or conditions related to the living standard of the people. Many social, economic, and material conditions affect the living standard of the people in a society. According to the Human Development Index (HDI), positive growth in health, education and standard of living are the important elements that reflect the development of any particular region. That is, these three elements affect the overall living condition and development of the area. Changed form of development is found according to time and place. This research study shows the changing nature of the living conditions of rural people in Jind district of Haryana State. This research work is mainly based on primary and secondary data. Information related to their living conditions has been obtained from the rural people of Jind district.
Under the living conditions of the rural people, the changed form of elements related to sanitation, home floor, drinking water, annual income, education, health and consumer assets etc., has been presented. Presently, there has been a positive increase in the availability of many modern facilities in the rural areas of the district. So it can be said that according to the time the present developed villages are following the urban areas. In this research study, it was found that the living conditions of people in rural areas have moved towards a development trend in the present time as compared to 20- 30 years ago. The main objective of this research study is to present the changing living conditions of people in rural areas of Haryana state. It is hoped that this research work will prove helpful in understanding the changing living conditions in rural areas of Jind district.
STA-STF based Recurrent Neural Network for Next Location Prediction
Authors: - Niharika Dinesh , - Atul Pandey , - Shrey , - Shashikiran kummari , - Priyanka Jadhav
Published: January 2024

In the evolving landscape of technology and smart devices, the focus on modeling spatial correlations, temporal dynamics, and friendship influence in point-of-interest (POI) check-ins has intensified. Existing works center on capturing user check-in behavior, emphasizing spatial and temporal dependencies of POIs. Markov chain-based methods address instance-level interactions, while recurrent neural network (RNN) approaches excel in handling variable-length check-in sequences. However, the former struggles with high-order POI transition dependency, and the latter cannot discern individual POI contributions in a historical check-in sequence. Additionally, RNNs propagate local and global information through a single bottleneck—hidden states. To address these limitations, a novel model is presented, enforcing contextual constraints on sequential data. The design incorporates spatial and temporal attention mechanisms over an RNN, highlighting the significance of POIs visited by users within specific time intervals and geographical distances during successive check-ins. The attention mechanism aids in identifying crucial POIs based on time difference and spatial distance in user check-in history for predicting the next POI. Periodicity and friendship influence are also considered in the model design. Experimental results on the BrightKite location-based social network demonstrate the proposed method's outperformance over existing state-of-the-art deep neural network methods for the next POI prediction and understanding of user transition behavior. Sensitivity analyses of parameters, including context windows for capturing sequential effects and estimating temporal and spatial attention, further validate the model's effectiveness. In parallel, this paper introduces a Space-Time Features-based Recurrent Neural Network (STF-RNN) for predicting individuals' next movements using mobility patterns from GPS device logs. Unlike traditional approaches, the STF-RNN automatically extracts internal representations of space and time features, enhancing efficiency in uncovering valuable insights into human behavior. Leveraging the sequence-representing ability of RNN structures, the model keeps track of user movement history, enabling the discovery of more meaningful dependencies and, consequently, improving performance. Collectively, these contributions advance the understanding and prediction capabilities in the realms of spatial dynamics, temporal dependencies, and human mobility patterns.
The Implementation of Good Governance in Fixed Asset Management
Authors: - Rizky Zakaria
Published: January 2024

The purpose of this research is to determine how good governance was applied to the management of fixed assets. The management of fixed assets at the Blitar Regency Education Office was the object of the research. Between September 2015 and December 2016, the research was performed at the Blitar Regency Education Office, encompassing all Technical Implementing Units in 22 Districts and 510 Property Management Units. This research uses case study methods with good governance as a criteria, and root cause analysis as a tool to determine the root of the problem and to offer suggestions for fixing issues with the management of fixed assets. According to the research's findings, the Education Office of the Blitar Regency did not manage its fixed assets in a good governance manner. It could be seen from the non-transparent management of fixed assets, both internal and external to the organization; lack of competence of fixed asset management officials at the Blitar Regency Education Office, lack of appreciation for goods management, and inefficient use of fixed assets; lack of supervision by the leadership and internal auditors, as well as unclear separation of authority between internal organizations of the Blitar Regency Government; violation of PP 27/2014 and Permendagri 19/2016; and the absence of active committee involvement in the management of fixed assets. The implication of this research is that theoretically, it can provide an understanding of the application of good governance in fixed asset management, practically, it can be an example of a model for finding the causes of fixed asset management problems through root cause analysis, and policyally, it can provide advice to policymakers and decision-makers, namely the Regional Government, especially the Office of the Republic of Indonesia, Blitar Regency education regarding action plans in dealing with fixed asset management problems.
Perumusan Standar Penulisan Artikel Ilmiah berdasarkan SNI ISO 215:2014 di STEI Napala, Kabupaten Bogor, Jawa Barat
Authors: Rosadi Nicky , Megayanti Windi , Adawiyah Robiatul , Utama Wahyu , Cahyo Ismail Dwi
Published: January 2024

Kegiatan ini bertujuan untuk merumuskan standar penulisan artikel ilmiah berdasarkan SNI ISO 215:2014 di STEI Napala, Kabupaten Bogor, Jawa Barat. Metode yang digunakan dalam kegiatan ini adalah metode partisipatif dalam bentuk focus group discussion (FGD). Adapun mitra dalam kegiatan ini ialah STEI Napala, Kabupaten Bogor, Jawa Barat. Hasil dalam kegiatan ini menunjukkan perlunya sebuah standar dalam penulisan artikel ilmiah. Hal ini didasarkan karena artikel ilmiah yang dimaksud akan dipergunakan sebagai syarat kelulusan di STEI Napala, Kabupaten Bogor, Jawa Barat. Perumusan standar ini menjadi penting karena pada akhirnya akan menjaga kualitas dan mutu lulusan di STEI Napala, Kabupaten Bogor, Jawa Barat. Adapun yang menjadi sumber rujukan standar dalam penulisan artikel ilmiah ini yaitu berdasarkan SNI ISO 215:2014.
Cut stabilization on the
highway E-763 made in rock mass with unfavorably oriented discontinuities
Authors: Pisarević Miodrag , Slavković Dragana , Filipović Vladimir
Published: January 2024

During the construction of the highway "Miloš Veliki" E-763 through Serbia, in addition to many challenges, it was necessary to stabilize the cut at the section km 81+250 to km 81+650. The cut was supposed to be constructed in the soft layered rocks of the Ljiški flysch complex, made of sandstone, marl stone and shales. The orientation of the rupture assembly of the rock mass as well as the spatial position of the slope led to a series of instabilities on the left side of the cut, while at the same time they had a positive effect on the stability of the right side. All occurrences of instability were accompanied by a dip direction of bedding, which on the left side of the cut had a dominant negative impact on the strength of the rock mass. For the purposes of geotechnical modeling and determination of remedial measures, the parameters of the rock mass were obtained using classifications of the rock mass, while the parameters of rock mass discontinuities and sliding surfaces were obtained from back analyzes of slipped rock blocks or slipped debris material. By using passive anchors, subhorizontal drains, shotcrete, wire netting, reinforced soil and facing RC walls, this cut was successfully stabilised.
Study of the Potential for Using Virtual Reality (VR) Technology in Reducing Pain and Anxiety During Childbirth: A Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Widiyastuti Rika
Published: January 2024

Introduction: Childbirth is a natural physiological process, but it can cause significant pain and anxiety for the mother. Labor pain can have a negative impact on the health of the mother and fetus, while anxiety can worsen the pain and slow down the labor process. Virtual reality (VR) technology is a non-pharmacological method that has the potential to reduce pain and anxiety during labor. This study aims to examine the potential of using VR technology to reduce pain and anxiety during childbirth.

Methods: This research was conducted using a systematic literature review method. The search and article selection process was carried out through the Google Scholar and PubMed search engines. Article inclusion criteria are research articles that use quantitative methods, are published in scientific journals, and are in English or Indonesian.

Results: The research results show that VR technology can reduce pain and anxiety during labor. Labor pain can be reduced by up to 20%, while anxiety can be reduced by up to 50%. VR technology can work by diverting the mother's attention from pain and anxiety, as well as increasing the production of endorphins, which function as natural analgesics.

Conclusion: VR technology is a potential method for reducing pain and anxiety during labor. VR technology can be a safe and effective alternative non-pharmacological method for reducing pain and anxiety during labor.
The Nexus between Climate Change and Nutrition Security and the Impact of this Relationship on Diet-Related Non-Communicable Diseases
Authors: Oduor Kevin , Mburu Wambui , Wanjiru Teresiah
Published: January 2024

Life-threatening climate change, and burgeoning nutrition insecurity compounded by a steady rise in chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the defining issues of our time. This study is an exploration of the nexus between climate change and nutrition and the impact of this relationship on diet related NCDs. Quantitative methodologies, utilizing a descriptive cross-sectional study design was adopted. The study was carried out across Kenya, informed by the devastating climate changes and NCD cases the country has experienced recently. To recruit the study participants, a random sampling technique was adopted to select a sample size of 190. The study utilized an online questionnaire uploaded on KoboCollect and the link to the questionnaire was shared via WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and email. The quantitative data was downloaded and synchronized with Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS version 26.0) which was used to analyse the data. The study found that an increase in the price of basic food commodities, reduced amount of reliable agricultural output, destruction of crops, and change in the nutritional content and food composition are some of the major effects of climate change on nutrition security. Moreover, the study found that depletion of nutrition sources leads to diet-related NCDs (diabetes and hypertension) through increased consumption of unhealthy foods (calory and fat-dense diets), reduced access to recommended food for those living with diabetes and hypertension, and lack of food diversification. The study also found that increased demand for healthy foods has both positive and negative implications. Positive impacts reported include increased agricultural activities and innovations to address the growing demand for healthier. Negative impacts reported include strain on food production capacity and unsustainable agriculture practices that have long-term health effects. Policymakers are called upon to formulate policies that guarantee public health even amid the evolution of innovations that promise to address shortfalls in food availability, accessibility, reliability, and utilization
SOSIALISASI PENERAPAN AKUNTANSI INDUSTRI KECIL MENENGAH (IKM) YANG MEMANFAATKAN SUMBERDAYA LINGKUNGAN DI PULAU TIDUNG SEBAGAI PROSPEK BISNIS
Authors: Djunaidy Djunaidy , Rahmadi ZaraTania , Dharma Dias Adi , Utomo Kabul Wahyu , Rizqi Az-Zahroh
Published: January 2024

This dedication is based on observations that show that the application of accounting practices can play an important role in the success or failure of a business. On Tidung Island, there are many small and medium industrial business actors (IKM) who depend on natural resources, especially the fisheries sector, for their survival and livelihood and produce fishery products which are sold in local markets and support the rapidly growing tourism sector, but the application of accounting for SMEs is still weak, even though this application is an effective solution for developing a sustainable business model. To answer this, socialization was held on the application of accounting for small and medium industries (IKM) which utilizes environmental resources on Tidung Island as a business prospect using socialization methods and discussion forums so that solutions to problems can be found such as increasing understanding of Accounting for SME participants on Tidung Island, understanding and being able to practicing basic technology for SME entrepreneurs to utilize the tools that are available and showing the positive impact of implementing accounting on business and environmental sustainability, and how this can support long-term business resilience.
PELATIHAN PENYUSUNAN LAPORAN KEUANGAN SEDERHANA PADA UMKM RUFATA
Authors: Hartanti Rina , Sipayung Emma Saur Nauli , Tajib Erny
Published: January 2024

The important role of MSMEs in the history of reducing unemployment rates during the economic crisis in Indonesia and as a booster for economic recovery after the Covid-19 pandemic cannot be separated from the creativity and hard work of MSME entrepreneurs in maintaining the sustainability of their businesses. The sustainability of MSME businesses will be maintained if MSME entrepreneurs not only carry out various innovative efforts to sell their business products or services but must also be able to manage the financial results of their business by increasing their knowledge and skills in preparing financial reports for all economic transactions of their business. Likewise, Rufata MSME entrepreneurs really need training from teachers or lecturers. The Bachelor of Accounting Study Program, Faculty of Economics and Business, Trisakti University collaborates with the Rufata MSME Coordinator, Cikokol Village, Pancoran District, South Jakarta, held a Community Service (PKM) program with the title: "Training on Preparing Simple Financial Reports for Rufata MSMEs", so that MSME entrepreneurs are not only able to make simple financial reports from economic transactions of their business businesses correctly in accordance with SAK EMKM, but also can analyze and evaluate the sustainability of their business and can make appropriate decisions for business development. The results after the implementation of the PKM were in line with expectations, where participants were very enthusiastic about asking questions about the accounting process, the concept of business entities and answering the given accounting exercise questions, where the results of the assessment obtained an average score of 58 to 73
Enhancing agricultural education through virtual reality: Facilitation, application, reflection, and measurement in the classroom
Authors: Greig Jamie Alexander , Colclasure Blake , Rampold Shelli , Ruth Taylor , Granberry Tyler
Published: January 2024

This agricultural development methods paper presents the Virtual Reality Facilitation, Application, Reflection, and Measurement (VRFARM) framework, an approach for integrating and evaluating Virtual Reality (VR) in agricultural education to enhance agricultural literacy. The VRFARM framework is adapted from Biggs’ three key components— – presage, process, and product. It draws upon the principles of student and teacher characteristics, teaching environments, instructional methods, and reflective and measurement-based evaluations. The framework proposes a mixed-methods approach for evaluation, examining qualitative and quantitative data from teachers and students engaged with VR in the classroom. VR, when appropriately integrated using the VRFARM framework, is designed to improve students' agricultural literacy, engagement, and awareness. Major recommendations include using the VRFARM framework to implement and evaluate professional development programs for educators on VR use and agricultural literacy, along with fostering further research exploring the long-term impacts, diversity of educational settings and geographical locations, and inclusivity of VR in agricultural classrooms. This study establishes the VRFARM framework as a practical and research-based framework for educators, evaluators, and researchers, marking a significant step towards more innovative and effective VR agricultural education.
Embedding research and extension in postgraduate studies: A novel approach to filling the knowledge exchange competency gap in Ireland
Authors: Gorman Monica , Kinsella James
Published: January 2024

Set against the backdrop of an absence of agricultural extension in the curriculum of agriculture degree programs in Ireland between 1990 and 2010, this paper examines the knowledge exchange skills needed by the next generation of farm advisors and presents the case of a practice-based postgraduate program in Ireland that seeks to address the competency gap created. It reviews an Irish post graduate program that has been designed to equip graduates with the competencies to work effectively in advisory roles. It combines student, graduate, and manager survey results on their experience and assessment of professional development with this program.
The evolving role of front-line farm advisors to facilitators of knowledge exchange and innovation is recognised while a range of essential competencies are highlighted. The value of this postgraduate education for early career farm advisors is evidenced through building competencies in a range of areas and gaining a deeper understanding through applied research of the complexities of innovation adoption and the barriers to change for farmers and their families. The paper concludes that greater attention is needed to developing core competencies of farm advisors to build strong relationships of trust and influence with farmer clients.
Leveraging machine learning for early recurrence prediction in hepatocellular carcinoma: A step towards precision medicine
Authors: Ravikulan Abhimati , Rostami Kamran
Published: January 2024

The high rate of early recurrence in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) post curative surgical intervention poses a substantial clinical hurdle, impacting patient outcomes and complicating postoperative management. The advent of machine learning provides a unique opportunity to harness vast datasets, identifying subtle patterns and factors that elude conventional prognostic methods. Machine learning models, equipped with the ability to analyse intricate relationships within datasets, have shown promise in predicting outcomes in various medical disciplines. In the context of HCC, the application of machine learning to predict early recurrence holds potential for personalized postoperative care strategies. This editorial comments on the study carried out exploring the merits and efficacy of random survival forests (RSF) in identifying significant risk factors for recurrence, stratifying patients at low and high risk of HCC recurrence and comparing this to traditional COX proportional hazard models (CPH). In doing so, the study demonstrated that the RSF models are superior to traditional CPH models in predicting recurrence of HCC and represent a giant leap towards precision medicine.
Peningkatan Produksi Kue Kering Remen Malang
Authors: Habibi Soraya , Ginting Andilopa , Aprilia Reni , Fitri Lailatul , Mukhyidin Muhammad , Putra Muhamad Alvin Surya
Published: January 2024

Cookies are a dry snack that has several flavors to choose from, from savory to sweet. This snack is usually served at big holiday celebrations such as Eid al-Fitr, Christmas, Chinese New Year and New Year. Indonesia, with a majority Muslim population, makes the pastry business a business that has good prospects. Community service partners, in this case students from the Development Economics study program, saw this prospect and started starting a dry cake business. The dry cake business he started started with the production of pineapple cakes and was offered through word of mouth. The market segment targeted is the lower middle segment. With the scope of marketing being limited to college friends and neighbors in the village where the partners live. The community service team saw that the partner's dry cake business startup had prospects for further development. The first thing the service team did was discuss with partners to identify problems found in their start-up business. From the problems identified, solutions are then planned. The results of the service activities include producing a logo design for the packaging label that is more attractive than previously not having a packaging label, the packaging used is more attractive, marketing has been expanded by utilizing social media Instagram, and product quality is better by using quality ingredients and delicious taste. more delicious.
A Cross-Sectional Study on Health Behaviors of Nurses in Kathmandu, Nepal
Authors: Bhagawaty Kalikotay  , Bijaya Adhikari  , Narbada Thapa
Published: January 2024

Introduction: Nurses have an increased risk for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and a high prevalenceof obesity, poor eating habits and insufficient physical activity. A descriptive study in title with nurses’ healthbehaviours in Kathmandu was conducted to assess health behaviour among nurses.Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study design was used. 104 nurses from Kathmandu with at least aproficiency certificate level in nursing with a minimum of one year of experience in clinical or academic areas were included. Data were collected from January to February 2020.A nonprobability, convenience sampling technique was used. A semi-structured, self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data and descriptive statistics were used to describe the findings.Results: The study showed that 51.9% of the respondents have normal body mass index (BMI) followed by 38.5% overweight, 6.7% obese and 2.9% underweight. Almost all of the respondents’ blood pressure and blood sugar levels were in the normal range (99% and 91.1% respectively). Regarding health behaviour, 84.6% were nonvegetarian,91.3% consumed vegetables daily, and 48% consumed fruits daily. All the respondents were nonsmokers but 21% consume alcohol occasionally. Around 42.3% of the respondents do walking. Non-communicable disease was prevalent among 11.5% of respondents, among them hypertension was the highest (74.2%).Conclusion: Only half of the respondents have normal Body mass index (BMI). Almost all respondents’ Bloodpressure and Sugar levels were normal. Very few of the respondents mentioned the regular morning or evening walk. Most of the respondents were taking vegetables daily but only half of the participants taking fruits daily. Four-fifths of the respondents have adequate sleep hours. The majority of the respondents have a family history of non-communicable diseases.
Construction of Question Paper
Authors: Pooja Godiyal  , Poonam Negi
Published: January 2024

Evaluation is one of the most difficult areas of educational pursuits. The most common type of evaluationand assessment is through a written examination. The majority of the time, questions is drafted right beforethe examination without going through a quality control process, which might cause confusion or incorrectinterpretation of the questions by the students. Students’ self-confidence and self-esteem grow as a result of their increased understanding of the question paper’s structure, and they then affirm their ability to complete the task.The design of the question paper is prepared, with consideration given to the objectives, the various forms and types of questions, and the various content areas, a projected time, Level of difficulty anticipated. In order to enhance the standard of student evaluation and assessment, this article focuses on offering instructions and a scientific technique for creating effective question papers.
Comparison of Electrolyte Changes in Term Neonates before and after Phototherapy
Authors: Usha Rani M
Published: January 2024

Background

Jaundice or hyperbilirubinemia is one of the most common problems occurring in the neonatal period. Phototherapy plays a major role in its treatment. However, this treatment modality may itself result in complications which even contribute to the development of convulsions. Hence in this study changes in serum electrolytes are evaluated in term neonates receiving phototherapy for unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia.

Aim and objective

To estimate and compare the serum electrolytes levels in term neonates with unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia before and after phototherapy.

Method

After getting Ethical Committee approval informed, written consent, medical history were obtained from the neonate's mother, general examination, systemic examination was carried out for 30 full-term jaundiced neonates receiving phototherapy. Laboratory tests including total serum bilirubin by Diazo method, serum calcium level by Arsenazo III method and serum electrolytes by Ion selective electrodes analyser were performed before and after 48 hours of phototherapy. Blood samples taken from the newborn babies before the commencement of phototherapy was regarded as control group. Blood samples taken 48 hours following establishment of phototherapy was regarded as study group.

Results

Statistical analysis was done using Paired t test There was a significant decrease in serum bilirubin after 48 hours of phototherapy. This was accompanied by a significant decrease in serum calcium levels with a p value of 0.014 in eighteen neonates (60%). None of the neonates were clinically symptomatic. There was no alteration in the values of serum bicarbonate, chloride, sodium and potassium.

Conclusion

This study shows a decrease in serum calcium levels in term infants exposed to phototherapy. Hence serum calcium, sodium, potassium, chloride, bicarbonate along with routine measurement of serum bilirubin should be monitored regularly for neonates receiving phototherapy to prevent the development of complications.
An Indian Study of Peak Expiratory Flow Rates in a Group of Young Adults
Authors: Sayad Abdul Hamid, Amrith Pakkala
Published: January 2024

Background

Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (PEFR) reflects the strength and condition of respiratory muscles and the degree of airflow limitation in large airways. PEFR shows postural variation that follows a specific pattern in asthmatics and healthy individuals has been identified. Adequate data is not available for the postural variation in normal individuals who are students in professional courses and had a sedentary life style. Lung volumes in normal subjects were significantly higher in standing position. Others have reported that in healthy subjects spirometric indices were higher in the standing in comparison with the sitting position whereas other studies have reported no differences between spirometric values obtained in lying, sitting and standing positions. Hence this study is undertaken to study the postural variation in peak expiratory flow rates in healthy adult female subjects in South India.

Method

Peak expiratory flow rate was recorded in 50 adult healthy female students aged 18–23 years and studying in professional courses. Mini wright's peak flow meter was used to measure the peak expiratory flow rate. Three readings were taken PEFR in standing and lying posture. Best of three recordings taken as the final value.

Results

PEFR is decreased in lying posture compared to standing posture in subjects studied and the quantum of difference was noted.

Conclusion

In postural changes, peak expiratory flow rate measurements significantly differ based on whether the measurements are taken in the standing or in the lying posture in healthy participants. The effect of posture may be of importance in recording peak expiratory flow rate and changing to a better posture may be especially useful for those patients with weak expiration.
Correlation of Visual Evoked Potentials with Duration of Diabetes in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients
Authors: Juhi Agrawal, Subodh Pandey, Sachin Chittawar, Vivek Som
Published: January 2024

Introduction

Chronic hyperglycemia of diabetes is associated with dysfunction and failure of various organs, especially the eyes, kidneys, neves, heart and blood vessels. Visual evoked potential (VEP) test evaluates how the visual system responds to light. As it tests the function of the visual pathway from the retina to the occipital cortex, VEP is a useful clinical tool in the diagnosis and documentation of visual impairment in many ophthalmological disorders.

Analysis of pattern reversal VEPs may provide early diagnosis of diabetic changes and determine prognosis during treatment. The visual evoked potential is suggested to be a sensitive indicator of functional changes in the visual processing pathway.

Aims and Objectives

The objective of this study was to establish whether duration of DM has an effect on the VEP measurements, P100 wave latency.

Material and methods

VEP was recorded in 60 type 2 diabetic patients and compared to 60 age and sex matched normal healthy non-diabetic controls. The patients were divided into three groups based on the duration of diabetes. VEP was recorded with a pc based, two channel, RMS EMG EP MK II machine. Comparison between two groups were done using independent Students’ ‘t’ test.. One way ANOVA (Analysis of Variance) and multiple comparisons were done using post hoc Tukey Multiple Comparison Test to compare the variables between the three study groups. To determine correlation between variables, Pearson's correlation coefficient was used. The mean difference was statistically significant at p<0.05

Result

P100 wave latency was significantly longer in diabetic patients as compared to normal controls (P<0.001); There was significant reduction in N75-P100 amplitudes in diabetic subjects(p<0.01). Duration of diabetes was found to influence the VEP parameters as statistically significant increase in the mean P100 latency with the duration of the disease.(110.2+6.51 ms in group <3 yrs duration of DM, 113.4 +5.00 ms in 4–6 yrs duration group, 118.2+4.23 ms in 7–10 years duration group) (p< 0.01). On applying, Pearson's correlation coefficient test, significant positive correlation was observed between P100 latency and duration of diabetes. (r = 0.5803; p <0.001).

Conclusion

It is concluded that diabetes has effect on the visual pathway and changes in VEP response in diabetic patients are correlated with duration of disease. So, VEP can be used for early diagnosis of diabetic changes of the visual pathway.