bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Higher Education and Smart Education System: The Impact of Learning Style and Environmental Characteristics in the State of Kuwait
Authors: Ibtisam L F H Almutairi  , Faisal L F H Almutairi  , Bodoor F Alazemi
Published: July 2022

The purpose of this research is to explore the implementation of smart education systems and approaches in the State of Kuwait’s higher education. The determinants of the successful smart education system, particularly learning styles of students and the learning environment characteristics also investigated. The advancement of information and communication technologies has paved the shifts in learning and teaching with countries such as Kuwait have progressively integrated ICTs and smart technologies into their education systems. This research conducted a systematic literature review on smart education systems in Kuwait and the determinants of its successful implementation.  A systematic keyword strategy was utilized for secondary data search from databases and archives, including university e-library and scholarly scientific research and various article database. A systematic content analysis was conducted by analysing the gathered secondary data.  Findings from this study suggested that various tools and technologies used in implementing smart education in Kuwait however, learning styles and learning environmental characteristics had significantly influenced the success of the adoption of smart education in Kuwait’s higher education. The findings of this study demonstrated practical implications in higher education, especially in terms of designing smart education systems in emphasizing the learning styles of students as well as the necessary learning environment factors for successful smart education. The smart education systems to facilitate flexible and efficient learning of higher education students in Kuwait along with learning styles of students and learning environmental factors are considered in designing smart education.
Mobile Payment Services (MPS) Acceptance by Consumers in Developing Economy: An Empirical Analysis
Authors: Muhammad Hassan  , Siti Falindah Padlee  , Sheikh Muhammad Zahid  , Muhammad Ali  , Shahid Ali Khawaj
Published: July 2022

Today’s world is technology-oriented, and the use of mobile devices is imperative for individuals to keep pace with the modern lifestyle. This paper aims to determine the causes that formulate a consumer’s choice to adopt mobile payment technology in an underdeveloped economy. Data is collected through an online questionnaire from a sample drawn from a population determined through a statistical database. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was employed to test the conceptual framework with the assessment of measurement and structural model. The software used is SmartPLS version 3.0. The results of data analysis show that even in the presence of perceived security risk, customers show a tendency to engage in mobile payment systems based on strong relationships among perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness with attitude towards the use of MPS. The results point out a strong affinity for mobility, compatibility, and subjective norms in mobile technology acceptance.
Strategies for Successful Blended Learning—A Bibliometric Analysis and Reviews
Authors: Hassan Abuhassna  , Nguyen Thuy Van  , Noraffandy Yahaya  , Megat Aman Zahiri Megat Zakaria  , Fareed Awae  , Diaya Ud Deen Al Zitawi  , Kawthar Bayoumi
Published: July 2022

Recently, the term blended learning (BL) emerged as a new trend in teaching models and learning styles with the digital advantages support. This article presents a systematic review of literature that explores the strategies for successful BL in multi-sides to enhance student learning and development outcomes. To reach the objectives, the literature accessed of Scopus and web of science databases covering research published between 2011 and 2021 and 39 items were analysed. The bibliometric analysis identifies the cluster themes based on texting frequency. The vital steps of data classification follow thoughtfully and carefully in the platform of concept, findings, author's reputation, and years published. In the last conclusions of the study, reports explain the past literature and recent outbreak. The results cover three main themes: digital support for student engagement, personalisation learning, and instructors of management courses.

These findings are expected to benefit stakeholders involved in employing BLin which instructors use integrated technology and online learning materials with traditional face-to-face classroom activities.
The Effectiveness of Using Application as An Online Basic Computer Learning Medium in Higher Education Institution
Authors: Mu’azah Md. Aziz  , Yusuff Adeola Moshood  , Ainul Maulid Ahmad
Published: July 2022

The use of Google Meet (GM) application for teaching and learning implementation online is one of the methods in the teaching manual that has been introduced by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE). This study aimed to identify the level of readiness of students and self-motivation by students when using the GM application as a medium for online learning Basic Computer subject in Higher Education Institution during pandemic Covid-19. A quantitative study was conducted with the participation of 43 students from Diploma level in Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Sultan Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah (UniSHAMS). A set of questionnaires had been provided with three main categories consists of Online Learning Medium, Online Learning Method Using Application, and Relationship Between Online Learning Application’s Features with Self-Motivation. The findings of this study show that Online Learning Medium improves self-motivation and directly encourages students to adopt technology into their learning. Furthermore, learning application directly affects their self-motivation. Online learning medium, as mediated by online learning application, can affect self-motivation. The results suggested that MOHE must encourage the use of online learning application for teaching and learning in their schools to align with the technology growth rapidly.
Design and Implementation of Database Prototype for A Portable Electronic Transaction Device
Authors: Fuada Syifaul , Alfaruq Akhmad , Adiono Trio
Published: July 2022

In recent times, electronic money (e-money) has gained significant popularity in the form of smartphone applications, barcodes, and smart card systems. In previous research, we have developed a smartcard-based device equipped with a dual interface to facilitate electronic transactions using contact or contactless technology. These methods involve initiating a connection with a cloud server, where all transaction data are recorded with full encryption. This device also supports payment activities, as well as checking or topping up account balances by utilizing contact and contactless smart cards, which are produced in Indonesia by PT. Xirka Silicon Technology. The aforementioned research did not explain the significance of a database which actually plays a vital role in the system’s data storage. Therefore, this research aims to provide detailed information on the design of this database. Furthermore, five web pages are designed including, token generator, token list, partner list, payments, and transactions to provide specific services requested by users via a web URL through the database that stores transaction activities carried out by the device.
Convolutional Neural Network Modeling for Eye Disease Recognition
Authors: Siddique Md. Ashikul Aziz , Jannatul Ferdouse  , Md. Tarek Habib  , Md. Jueal Mia  , Mohammad Shorif Uddin
Published: July 2022

The eye is an important sensing organ of the human body, as it reacts to light and allows vision of humans. Many Bangladeshi people become nearsighted when it comes to the awareness of vision loss due to eye disease. Many Bangladeshis people are more concerned about losing their money than getting nearsighted or blind, due to a combination of poverty and illiteracy. With this view, this paper proposes an osteopathic expert system that can deal with an image of the eye and recognize the disease. Here, we have focused on the three most common eye diseases in Bangladesh, namely cataract, chalazion, and squint. We have modeled six convolutional neural networks (CNN’s), namely VGG16, VGG19, MobileNet, Xception, InceptionV3, and DenseNet121 to recognize the diseases. We have reached the best configuration of each of these CNN models after adequate investigation. After performing satisfactory experimentation, we have found that the MobileNet model gives the best performance based on accuracy, precision, recall, and F1-score. At last, we have compared our findings with the recently reported relevant works to show their efficacy.
Diabetic Retinopathy Grading with Deep Visual Attention Network
Authors: Geetha S. , Parashar Mansi , Abhishek JS , Turaga Raj Vishal , Lawal Isah A. , Kadry Seifedine
Published: July 2022

Diabetic Retinopathy is a serious complication arising in diabetes afflicted patients. Its effective treatment depends on early detection, and the course of action varies decisively with the intensity of the affliction. Computer-aided diagnosis helps to detect not only the presence or absence of the disease but also the severity, making it easier for ophthalmologists to construct a treatment plan. Diabetic retinopathy grading is the task of classifying images of the eye's fundus of diabetic patients into 5 different grades ranging from 0-4 based on the severity of the disease. In this work, we propose a deep neural network architecture to address the grading problem. The method utilizes an additional attention layer in the neural network model to capture the spatial relationship between the region of interest in the images during the training process to better discriminate between the different severity stages of the disease. Also, we analyze the impact of different image processing techniques on the classification results. We assessed the performance of our proposed method using a dataset of eye fundus images and obtained a classification accuracy of 89.20% on average. This performance surpasses that reported for other state-of-the-art methods on the same dataset. The effectiveness of the proposed method will facilitate the procedural workflow of identifying severe cases of diabetic retinopathy
Integrated Deep Learning Model for Heart Disease Prediction Using Variant Medical Data Sets
Authors: Fazlur Syed Anwar Hussainy , Thillaigovindan Senthil Kumar
Published: July 2022

The Phenomenon of heart disease prediction has been well studied. There exist numerous techniques exist in literature which uses different features and methods. However, the accuracy of predicting heart disease is still a questioning factor. Towards improving the performance of heart disease prediction an efficient Integrated Deep Learning Model with Convolution Neural Network (IDLM_CNN) is presented in this article. The model considers various features from different data sets of lungs, diabetic and clinical features. The integrated model extracts texture features from lung images in form of mass values. Similarly, the blood glucose, BMI and other diabetic features are extracted from diabetic data set. Also, lifestyle features like physical habits, food habits and smoking habits are extracted from clinical data sets. Such features extracted from various data sets are combined and trained with Convolution neural network to support the disease prediction. The method convolves the features of lungs and combines with other features to compute Disease Prone Weight (DPW) towards cardiac disease. Based on the value of DPW, the method predicts the possibility of heart disease.  The proposed method increases the performance of disease prediction and reduces the false ratio.
Innovative Technology for Clearing Detergent Solutions after Car Washing while Making Environmentally Friendly Managerial Decisions
Authors: Bukatenko Nataliia , Zinchenko Mariya , Iershova Natalia
Published: July 2022

This article outlines an innovative solution for clearing detergent solutions after car washing. Managerial decision-making process being environmentally friendly is based on experimental data. The focus of the research is the development of a mobile car wash and dryer with regeneration of detergent solutions, which ensures environmental safety. The calculation of the prevented damage from the discharge of detergent solutions after car washing into water bodies was carried out as a result of an effective environmental solution. The economic efficiency of the proposed introduction of a mobile car wash with the regeneration of detergent solutions is given.
The Applicability of Ergonomics in the Development of Clothing for Bodies in Transformation
Authors: Caldas Artemisia L. , Carvalho Miguel A. , Souza Monique Caldas
Published: July 2022

This study presents the applicability of ergonomics in clothing for bodies in transformation, namely for elderly women aged 65 and over. The proposal focused on an audience that deserves attention with regard to a design product for everyday use, namely clothing that is suitable for a new physical constitution. The purpose of this article is to present the ergonomic, technical and aesthetic factors, considering the physical, psychological and social needs of this target group, for the development of clothing products. Considering the identified needs, materials and methods were suggested for the development of models with specific particularities, appropriate to the real condition of these elderly women. In addition to the bibliographic research carried out, specific methods were used to collect anthropometric measurements, surveys were implemented, and direct observation was also carried out with the target group. The results obtained demonstrated that the methods and techniques applied in the development of a more comfortable and aesthetically pleasing clothing were effective, having been observed that the ergonomic variable of comfort was the one that most impacted at the time of the product development process. It was possible to conclude that the complete assessment of body transformation contributed significantly to the development of clothing with characteristics of comfort and protection that respond to the needs of this segment of the population.
Investigation of Clinoptylolite Ion Exchange Capacity Relative to Copper and Zinc Ions in Conditions of Ideal Intermixing Mode
Authors: Malovanyy Myroslav , Odnorih Zoryana , Tymchuk Ivan , Dziurakh Yurii , Lutek Wojciech
Published: July 2022

The sorption method of purification of flushing water from non-ferrous metal ions in galvanizing-bath rooms of mechanical facilities was investigated, which is one of the most realistic ways to solve the problem of environmental protection from such pollution. The effect of preliminary thermal and chemical modification of the crystal structure in order to improve the sorption capacity of clinoptilolite was established. The kinetics of the copper ion exchange process on clinoptilolite in static conditions was determined.
Integrated Process of Ammonium Ion Adsorption by Natural Dispersed Sorbents
Authors: Malovanyy Myroslav , Chornomaz Natalia , Bordun Ihor , Tymchuk Ivan , Zaharko Jaroslava
Published: July 2022

The process of adsorption treatment of effluents from ammonium ions is considered as an integrated two-stage process consisting of the stage of adsorption of contaminants by natural sorbents in the apparatus with a stirrer and the liquid separation stage and solid phases. Mathematical models of ammonium ions adsorption from effluents by natural dispersed sorbents are proposed, based on the assumption that the process is described by Langmuir and Friendlich isotherms. The values of ion exchange equilibrium constants for different types of natural sorbents have been established by identifying experimental data for theoretical dependences. The obtained constants can be used to calculate the average concentration of ammonium ions in the solution and in the grain of the sorbent in the process of integrated adsorption process. Based on the analysis of the research results, the optimum method of the spent sorbent separation was selected - separation of the suspension of purified ammonium-containing effluents - spent sorbent under the action of gravity. Indicators of optimization of complex process of sewage treatment from ammonium ions are offered.
Selective Pharmaceutical Inhibition of PARP14 Mitigates Allergen-Induced IgE and Mucus Overproduction in a Mouse Model of Pulmonary Allergic Response
Authors: Eddie Alex M , Chen Kevin W , Schenkel Laurie B , Swinger Kerren K , Molina Jennifer R , Kunii Kaiko , Raybuck Ariel L , Keilhack Heike , Gibson-Corley Katherine N , Niepel Mario , Peebles R Stokes , Boothby Mark R , Cho Sung Hoon
Published: July 2022

The type 2 cytokines IL-4 and IL-13, which share use of an IL-4 receptor α-chain and its nuclear induction of the transcription factor STAT6, are crucial in elicitation and maintenance of allergic conditions including asthma. STAT6 binds poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP)14, an ADP-ribosyl monotransferase. Elimination of PARP14 by gene targeting led to attenuation of OVA-specific allergic lung inflammation. However, PARP14 has multiple functional domains apart from the portion that catalyzes ADP-ribosylation, and it is not clear whether inhibition of the catalytic function has any biological consequence. Using BALB/c mice sensitized to the allergen Alternaria alternata, we show that peroral administration of RBN012759, a highly selective inhibitor of ADP-ribosylation by PARP14 with negligible impact on other members of the PARP gene family, achieved biologically active plasma concentrations and altered several responses to the Ag. Specifically, the pharmaceutical compound decreased mucus after allergen challenge, blunted the induced increases in circulating IgE, and prevented suppression of IgG2a. We conclude that PARP14 catalytic activity can contribute to pathogenesis in allergic or atopic processes and propose that other biological endpoints dependent on ADP-ribosylation by PARP14 can be targeted using selective inhibition.
Analogous Systems Principles and Concepts of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Congruence Couple Therapy
Authors: Lee Bonnie K.
Published: July 2022

This article explicates the analogous principles and concepts between traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and congruence couple therapy (CCT). Although originating out of vastly different times and places, TCM and CCT share a view of health based on systems understanding to facilitate the interconnections of the parts of an organism rather than focusing on eliminating symptoms. Both approaches aim to release Qi（气） and vitality by removing blockages through adjusting the interactions, adaptation, and balance of multiple elements and Yin-Yang energies. The goal is to liberate the Qi or life force through improved holistic balance and cooperation. While TCM focuses on interventions at the level of the body, CCT focuses on the attention, awareness, acknowledgement, and alignment of the four human dimensions consisting of the intrapsychic, interpersonal, intergenerational, and universal-spiritual. In light of the current trend toward increasing mental, substance use, and neurological disorders, in particular among countries of middle and low income, dialogue to explore these compatibilities between TCM and CCT is conducive to the continuous evolution of TCM and Western therapies to address not only physical health but also the exigencies of contemporary addiction and mental health care within a mind–body relationship matrix.
Invariant measures for iterated function systems with inverses
Authors: Takahashi Yuki
Published: July 2022

We consider iterated function systems that contain inverses in the overlapping case. We focus on the parameterized families of iterated function systems with inverses, satisfying the transversality condition. We show that the invariant measure is absolutely continuous for a.e. parameter when the random walk entropy is greater than the Lyapunov exponent. We also show that if the random walk entropy does not exceed the Lyapunov exponent, then their ratio gives the Hausdorff dimension of the invariant measure for a.e. parameter value.
Torsors under abelian schemes via Picard schemes
Authors: Lodh Rémi
Published: July 2022

Given a torsor

P

under a principally polarised abelian scheme

J

, projective over a Noetherian base, we use the Picard scheme of

P

to write down an explicit extension of

\mathbb{Z}

by

J

giving the class of

P

. As an application, we give a version of Bhatt's period-index result valid over an arbitrary Noetherian base.
The Compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) in the GCC Member States: Does Corporate Governance Matter?
Authors:   , Abdel Qader Muath
Published: July 2022

This research has investigated the impact of a number of firm characteristics and corporate governance mechanisms on the level of compliance with IFRS disclosure requirements within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states. This research employs a cross-sectional analysis of the non-financial listed companies in GCC countries for the fiscal year end of 2016. The population of the current research includes 450 non-financial listed companies, and the final sample includes 314 companies. The compliance level with IFRS was measured using a self-built disclosure index consisting of 379 mandatory disclosure items of IFRS. The partial compliance method was implemented in calculating the compliance score of the targeted companies. Using the t-test, this study has found that the compliance level with IFRS is significantly different across GCC countries. Univariate and multivariate analyses were used to test the proposed research hypotheses. Three corporate governance mechanisms were found to have significant effects on the level of compliance with IFRS, namely: board independence, concentrated ownership, and the external auditor quality. Furthermore, the results are not indicative of any distinctive contributions of board size, CEO duality, institutional ownership, audit committee size, and the number of audit committee meetings held during the year on the level of compliance with IFRS. Regarding firm characteristics, only leverage was found to have a significant impact on the level of compliance with IFRS, and the results concluded that industry type, firm size, profitability, and liquidity are not significantly associated with IFRS compliance. Hence, the current results may reflect that the enforcement mechanisms applied in GCC countries to track companies’ implementation of IFRS and corporate governance best practices need to be revised in order to improve the level of compliance with IFRS and to improve the influential effect of corporate governance on companies’ disclosure practices.
Meme Kanseri Nedeniyle Cerrahi Operasyon Geçiren Kadınlarda Beden Algısı, Cinsel Yaşam Kalitesi Ve Evlilik Uyumu İlişkisi
Authors: SEL Zühal , BEYDAĞ Kerime Derya
Published: July 2022

Amaç: Bu çalışma, meme kanseri nedeniyle cerrahi operasyon geçiren kadınlarda beden algısı, cinsel yaşam kalitesi ve evlilik uyumu ilişkisini belirlemek amacıyla yapılmıştır.

Gereç ve Yöntem: Tanımlayıcı ve kesitsel nitelikteki çalışmanın örneklemini, bir tıp fakültesi hastanesinin medikal onkoloji ve radyasyon onkolojisi kliniklerine Mayıs-Temmuz 2018 tarihleri arasında başvuran, meme kanseri nedeniyle cerrahi operasyon geçirmiş 106 kadın oluşturmuştur. Veriler, sosyodemografik veri formu, Beden İmajı Ölçeği, Cinsel Yaşam Kalitesi Ölçeği ve İlişkilerde Mutluluk Ölçeği ile elde edilmiştir. Verilerin değerlendirilmesinde, sayı-yüzdelik hesaplamaları, ortalama, standart sapma ve spearman korelasyon analizi kullanılmıştır.

Bulgular: Kadınların %73.6’sına 1 yıldan az süre önce tanı konulduğu, %66’sının 1-6 ay önce ameliyat olduğu ve %51.9’una meme koruyucu cerrahi uygulandığı belirlenmiştir. Kadınların %71.7’si ameliyat sonrasında evlilik ilişkisinin ve %54.7’si cinsel yaşamının etkilenmediğini ifade etmiştir. Kadınların Beden İmajı Ölçeği puan ortalaması 110.76 ± 16.95, Cinsel Yaşam Kalitesi Ölçeği puan ortalaması 73.03 ± 14.36 ve İlişkilerde Mutluluk Ölçeği puan ortalaması 35.11 ± 7.18 olarak bulunmuştur.

Sonuç: Araştırma sonucunda, meme kanserli kadınlarda cerrahi operasyon geçirmenin beden imajı, cinsel yaşam kalitesi ve evlilik uyumunu olumsuz yönde etkilediği belirlenmiştir.
Gebelikte Yaşanan Cinsel Sorunlar ve Güncel Ebelik Yaklaşımı
Authors: KAHRAMAN Ayşenur , ŞEN AYTEKİN Melek , ÖCALAN Dilek
Published: July 2022

Maslow’un temel insan gereksinimlerinden ilk basamakta yer alan cinsellik bireylerin yaşamında oldukça önemli bir yere sahiptir. Bireylerin temel yaşam döngüsünün bazı evrelerinde cinsel eylemin fizyolojisinde pek çok değişim yaşanmaktadır. Bu değişimler gebe kadınları da etkilemektedir. Oysa sağlıklı devam eden gebelik sürecinde cinsel eylemin kısıtlama olmaksızın devam etmesi son derece normaldir. Gebelikte cinsel aktivitenin farklı davranışlarla sürdürülmesi hem çiftlerin birbirlerine yakınlaşmasını hem de gebenin fiziksel ve psikolojik açıdan daha rahat hissetmesini sağlamaktadır. Ancak gebelikte cinsel eylem pek çok faktör nedeniyle kaçınılan bir durumdur. Cinsel eylem sırasında çiftlerin fetüse zarar verme korkusu cinsel aktivitelerini kısıtlamaktadır. Fakat bu süreçte çiftler sağlıklı bir evlilik ilişkisi sürdürmek için cinsel yönden aktif olmanın ikilemini yaşamaktadır. Gebelerin cinsel sorunlarla baş edebilmeleri için primer bakım veren ebelerden danışmanlık almaları son derece önemlidir. Ancak literatür bilgilerinde sağlık profesyonellerinin cinsellikle ilgili danışmanlık verme konusunda sorunlar yaşadığı vurgulanmaktadır. Bu derleme ebelerin gebelikte yaşanan cinsel sorunları tespit ederek çözebilmeleri, ihtiyaçlara uygun cinsel sağlık danışmanlığı yapabilmeleri ve güncel ebelik yaklaşımı geliştirebilmeleri amacıyla yol gösterici olarak hazırlanmıştır.
„Das synt gemeyne bergrecht…“ Inhalte und Anwendung des Freiberger Bergrechts im Mittelalter
Authors: Asrih Lena
Published: July 2022

Zwischen dem 12. und 14. Jahrhundert entstanden in Mitteleuropa zahlreiche Bergrechtstexte in verschiedenen Bergbauregionen. In einer der bedeutendsten mittelalterlichen Bergbauregionen im heutigen Deutschland, dem Erzgebirge, ist der Silberbergbau für das 12. Jahrhundert erstmals belegt. Aus dem 13. Jahrhundert gibt es direkte und indirekte Verweise auf bergrechtliche Regelungen aus Freiberg. Das Freiberger Bergrecht in seinen zwei Versionen [A und B] ist in Abschriften seit dem 14. Jahrhundert überliefert. Der mittelhochdeutsche Text nach der Edition des Archivars und Rechtshistorikers Hubert Ermisch aus dem Ende des 19. Jahrhundert liegt mit dieser Arbeit erstmals übersetzt vor. Eine ausführliche Analyse der Inhalte, geordnet nach Themenfeldern, und der Abgleich mit montanarchäologischen Befunden belegt vielfältig die für Bergrechtstexte oftmals konstatierte außerordentliche Praxisnähe. Zudem werden dynamische Prozesse in der bergbaulichen Organisation und im technischen Betrieb im Zusammenhang mit der Entwicklung der bergrechtlichen Regelungen erkennbar. Eine zusammenfassende Darstellung zur allgemeinen Geschichte des Bergrechts vom 12. bis ins 14. Jahrhundert dient der Einordnung des Freiberger Bergrechts in den überregionalen Kontext und spiegelt den aktuellen Forschungsstand.
Frühe Prestigeobjekte aus Metall in Anatolien. Selbstdarstellung, Kommunikation und Metallkonsum im späten 4. und 3. Jahrtausend v.Chr.
Authors: Klaunzer Michael
Published: July 2022

In dieser Arbeit wurden frühe Prestigeobjekte [spätes 4. Jt. und 3. Jt. v.Chr.] in Anatolien sowie überregional im Alten Orient vergleichend betrachtet. Die vorgestellten Artefakte [Diademe, Keulen und zepterähnliche Objekte, Prunkbeile, Dolche etc.] werden den sozial führenden Gesellschaftsschichten [Eliten] zugeschrieben, die sich mit diesen Prestigeobjekten nach außen präsentieren, ihren Status und ihr Prestige innerhalb der eigenen und gegenüber anderen Kulturgruppen darstellen und steigern konnten. Im späten Chalkolithikum zeigen sich technische und kulturelle Innovationen im erstmaligen Auftreten besonderer Artefakte [z. B. Schwerter], Herstellungstechniken [z. B. Silbertauschierungen] sowie der gezielten Verwendung spezieller Metalle bzw. Legierungen. Im Laufe der Frühbronzezeit wurden die Eliten mit mehr Statusgütern und Prestigegütern sowie kultisch-rituellen Artefakten ausgestattet, welche offensichtlich Zeichen einer Hierarchie sind. In einer interdisziplinären Studie wurde zudem versucht, anhand von Metallobjekten aus zwei Fundorten Anatoliens, İkiztepe und Alacahöyük, gezielt den Zugriff auf Erzlagerstätten zu beleuchten. Der Kontakt zwischen der anatolischen Schwarzmeerküste [İkiztepe] und dem Südosten Anatoliens [Arslantepe], zeigt sich im späten Chalkolithikum einerseits archäologisch anhand von Metallartefakten, andererseits scheint sich dies auch in den bleiisotopischen und chemischen Analysen zu bestätigen. Es könnte zumindest einen [sporadischen] Austausch von Ideen, Techniken und Rohstoffen [Metalle] gegeben haben. Für die frühbronzezeitlichen Königsgräber von Alacahöyük konnten bleiisotopische Daten von kupferbasierten Artefakten und Silberobjekten ausgewertet werden. Bezüglich der Herkunft der Artefakte deutet sich eine Nutzung von mehreren Lagerstätten an, was durch die weite Verteilung der bleiisotopischen Daten naheliegt. Kontakte und Interaktionen, die sich aufgrund des archäologischen Materials andeuten, lassen ebenfalls auf den gleichzeitigen Zugriff auf unterschiedliche Erzvorkommen schließen.
KOMUNIKASI INTRAPERSONAL MAHASISWA LAKI-LAKI MENGENAI ISU PERAWATAN KESEHATAN MENTAL DI MALAYSIA: STUDI TEORI PERSEPSI
Authors: Annisa Nadya , Cempaka Putri Surya
Published: July 2022

The purpose of this study is to gain clarity on the perception process of male students group in Malaysia in seeking mental health care. This study conducted interviews with participants, then the results of the interviews were analysed to determine the process of intrapersonal communication related to mental health care issues. The results found that there are three themes which are the perceptual processes in intrapersonal communication. The conclusions of this study are theoretical implications for academics in the field of intrapersonal communication and practical implications for society regarding the issue of mental health care.
An Essay on Divine Eternity and Divine Presence
Authors: Sukristiono Dominikus
Published: July 2022

The belief that an eternal-atemporal God is present to temporal beings is at the heart of Christian doctrine. The problem with such belief is that there seems to be a metaphysical barrier between them. Therefore, the doctrine of divine timelessness is incompatible with divine presence. This essay will show that such a contention is false, given that His awareness of the temporal beings will be sufficient to account for His presence. Furthermore, this is also consistent with the view about the existence of deep interaction between God and human beings and of human free will. This philosophical analysis is pertinent to the proper understanding of the doctrine of divine eternity and divine presence. It also has a significant bearing on the provision for the basis of a meaningful conversation with other theological traditions, such as those living in Indonesia.
Faith and Reason: An Inquiry into the Concept of Faith in Kierkegaard’s Fear and Trembling
Authors: Cahyawicaksana Yohanes Kukuh , Fery Yohanes
Published: July 2022

Faith is often accused of being irrational and considered lower than reason because it is not objective and universal. In other words, at a practical level, believers cannot always obey God’s commands communicated in their inwardness. However, they must always be subject to the demands of a universal and objective reason. This elaboration attempts to counter this assumption departing from the description that Kierkegaard presented in his work, Fear and Trembling. There, Kierkegaard states that a single individual believer is higher than the ethical-rational demands that bind him. In other words, the purpose of this text is to show that faith has its rationality and is not subject to reason. Therefore, through the textual analysis method of Kierkegaard’s Fear and Trembling, this paper would like to analyze the constitutive elements of faith, how they work, and why faith is not subject to ratio. The point of view used in this elaboration is Kierkegaardian subjectivity. The analysis finds that the constitutive elements of faith are anxiety, courage, passion, the strength of the absurd, and hope (as components of faith), which need to be carried out with a double movement of faith.
Konstruksi Identitas Kekristenan Sejati dalam Ruang Publik Virtual
Authors: Anjaya Carolina Etnasari , Arifianto Yonatan Alex
Published: July 2022

Virtual public space has become a common home for religious communities and includes many social dynamics in it. Christianity is mandated by God to be able to be His representation and direct the flow of life in a virtual public space to be in accordance with His plan of salvation. This study aims to describe the construction of Christian identity in a virtual public space through the formation of a Christian community that strives together to become evangelists of the truth of God's word in virtual media. The research method is a descriptive qualitative approach, through library research techniques and direct observation in the field. The results of the study found that Christianity is not a religion, but a way of life-based on the teachings of the Bible. Therefore, it is necessary to construct identity in a virtual public space to make the Christian way of life the dominant culture in it. Identity construction can be done through the formation and unity of the Christian community. The points that can be applied are first, an active role in expressing Christian morality and values. Second, an expression that demonstrates Christian faith through example. Third, giving the fruits of the spirit that are reflected in the virtual public space. Fourth, encourage efforts to unify denominations and put Christ's teachings first. Fifth, build courage and the spirit of exploration and integration of faith values in real service in the community.  AbstrakRuang publik virtual telah menjadi rumah bersama masyarakat beragama dan menyertakan banyak dinamika sosial di dalamnya. Kekristenan diamanatkan Tuhan untuk mampu menjadi representasiNya dan mengarahkan alur kehidupan dalam ruang publik virtual agar sesuai dengan rencana keselamatanNya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan konstruksi identitas Kekristenan dalam ruang publik virtual melalui pembentukan sebuah komunitas Kristen yang berjuang bersama menjadi pewarta kebenaran firman Tuhan di media virtual. Metode penelitian dengan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif, melalui teknik studi pustaka dan observasi langsung di lapangan. Hasil penelitian menemukan bahwa Kekristenan bukan merupakan agama melainkan cara hidup yang berdasarkan ajaran Alkitab. Oleh karenanya perlu dilakukan konstruksi identitas dalam ruang publik virtual agar dapat menjadikan cara hidup Kristen tersebut sebagai budaya yang mendominasi di dalamnya. Konstruksi identitas dapat dilakukan melalui pembentukan dan kebersatuan komunitas Kristen. Poin aplikatif yang dapat dilakukan: pertama, peran aktif mengekspresikan moralitas dan nilai-nilai Kristiani. Kedua, ekspresi yang memperagakan iman Kristen melalui keteladanan. Ketiga, memberikan buah-buah roh yang tercermin dalam ruang publik virtual. Keempat, mendorong pada upaya penyatuan denominasi dan mengedepankan ajaran Kristus sebagai yang utama. Kelima, membangun keberanian dan semangat eksplorasi-integrasi nilai iman dalam pelayanan nyata di tengah masyarakat.
Penerapan Cyber Counseling dalam Menangani Depresi Remaja pada Masa Pandemi Covid-19
Authors: Alexander Christopher , Christianto Josef , Venturini Hana
Published: July 2022

The presence of the COVID-19 outbreak as a global pandemic has many negative impacts on society, one of which is the mental health of teenagers. Adolescents who are experiencing a period of growth in various aspects often experience obstacles in their growth, especially in the psychological and emotional aspects. Not even a few of them have lost their passion and hope in life due to severe depression. For this reason, the author raised the topic “Counseling Pastoral Services in Dealing with Depression among Adolescents during the COVID-19 Pandemic”, to assist the church in finding the effective and efficient way to solve depression issues in teenagers. The research method used in this research is the library research method. The conclusion of this research is that the church needs to do a counseling pastoral service to reach out to depressed adolescents in this COVID-19 pandemic, by educating through social media as a preventive method, and by using cyber counseling methods in groups as a healing method.  AbstrakKehadiran wabah COVID-19 sebagai pandemi global banyak menimbulkan dampak negatif bagi masyarakat, salah satunya bagi kesehatan mental kaum remaja. Remaja yang sedang mengalami masa pertumbuhan dalam berbagai aspek kerap mengalami hambatan dalam pertumbuhannya, khususnya dalam aspek psikologis dan emosional. Bahkan tidak sedikit dari mereka yang kehilangan gairah dan harapan dalam menjalani hidup akibat depresi yang amat parah. Untuk itu, penulis mengangkat topik “Pelayanan Pastoral Konseling dalam Menangani Depresi di Kalangan Remaja di Masa Pandemi COVID-19”, untuk membantu gereja dalam menemukan cara yang efektif dan efisien untuk menangani permasalahan depresi di kalangan para remaja. Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode studi pustaka. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini adalah gereja perlu melakukan pelayanan pastoral konseling kepada para remaja yang sedang mengalami depresi di masa pandemi ini, dengan melakukan penyuluhan/edukasi melalui sosial media sebagai metode pencegahan, serta melakukan metode cyber counseling berkelompok sebagai metode pemulihan.
Peran Guru sebagai Fasilitator dan Katalisator Melalui Teori Konstruktivisme dalam Model Pembelajaran Kontekstual Pendidikan Agama Kristen
Authors: Harefa Zakharia Victor , Tafonao Talizaro , Harefa Desetina , Sapalakkai Rini Sumanti , Sophia Selvyen
Published: July 2022

The purpose of this research is to see the extent to which the role of Christian religious teachers through constructivism theory in the contextual teaching-learning model. One of the main problems found in this paper by the author is the undeveloped proper contextual teaching-learning model. This paper used a qualitative research method to examine the teacher's role as a facilitator and catalyst through constructivism theory in the contextual teaching-learning models of Christian religious education. The analysis process used in this paper is using various source literature, both journal articles, books, and other trusted reference material to support the author’s analysis. The results found in the study indicate that the theory of constructivism in the contextual learning model can be applied by understanding the nature of the contextual learning model, the theory of constructivism, the basic concepts of contextual learning for Christian religious education, and the role of Christian religious education teachers as facilitators and catalysts. Thus, the development of constructivism theory in the contextual learning model of Christian religious education can provide new insights to teachers in carrying out their duties as professional educators. AbstrakTujuan penelitian ini adalah melihat sejauh mana peran guru agama Kristen melalui teori kostruktivisme dalam model pembelajaran kontekstual (Contextual Teaching Learning). Salah pokok permasalah yang ditemukan oleh penulis dalam tulisan ini adalah pengembangan model pembelajaran yang bersifat kontekstual (Contextual Teaching Learning) belum dikembangkan dengan baik. Metode yang digunakan dalam tulisan ini adalah metode penelitian kualitatif dengan mengkaji bagaimana peran guru sebagai fasilitator dan katalisator melalui teori konstruktivisme dalam model pembelajaran kontekstual pendidikan agama Kristen. Proses analisis yang digunakan dalam tulisan ini adalah menggunakan berbagai sumber literatur baik artikel jurnal, buku dan bahan referensi lainnya yang terpercaya untuk mendukung analisis penulis. Hasil yang ditemukan dalam kajian ini menunjukkan bahwa teori konstruktivisme dalam model pembelajaran kontekstual dapat diterapkan dengan memahami hakikat model pembelajaran kontekstual, teori konstruktivisme, konsep dasar pembelajaran kontekstual pendidikan agama Kristen dan peran guru pendidikan agama Kristen sebagai fasilitator dan katalisator.Dengan demikian, pengembangan teori konstruktivismedalam model pembelajaran kontekstual pendidikan agama Kristen dapat memberi wawasan baru kepada guru dalam melaksanakan tugas sebagai pendidik yang profesional.
Konsistensi dan Resiliensi Pelayanan Penggembalaan pada Era Digital
Authors: Gultom Joni Manumpak Parulian , Novalina Martina , Yosua Andries
Published: July 2022

The task of shepherding has always faced growth challenges and obstacles to this day. The level of spiritual community and the arrival of souls is decreasing among the younger generation, and the emergence of the hybrid medium as a system born in the digital era is another challenge. Pastoral relationships and stewardship particularly with this digital native tend to widen and lose their essential value. How can shepherding be consistent and sustainable in this digital age? Such a strategy is the solution? The purposes of this study are to describe the steps of grazing consistency and resilience; redefine the duties and responsibilities of a shepherd according to biblical standards; provide practical steps in pastoral care in the digital age. The method used is descriptive qualitative. The result is a contribution to church pastors to continue to be motivated and persist in their calling for service; to spiritual practitioners to be able to work together with pastoral teams to serve souls, and to be a source of reference for pioneering pastoralists and prospective pastors in later. AbstrakTugas penggembalaan selalu mengalami tantangan dan hambatan yang besar sampai hari ini. Tingkat komunitas rohani dan kedatangan jiwa menurun diantara generasi muda serta munculnya hybrid medium sebagai sistem yang lahir dari era digital menjadi tantangan lainnya. Hubungan dan penatalayanan gembala khususnya dengan native digital cenderung melebar dan kehilangan nilai yang esensial. Bagaimanakah penggembalaan tetap konsisten dan bertahan dalam era digital ini? Strategi seperti yang menjadi solusi? Tujuan dari penelitian ini, adalah untuk menjelaskan langkah konsistensi dan resiliensi penggembalaan; menggambarkan kembali tugas dan tanggung jawab dari seorang gembala menurut standar Alkitab; memberikan langkah praktis dalam pelayanan penggembalaan di era digital. Metode yang digunakan dengan kualitatif deskriptif. Hasilnya berupa kontribusi kepada para gembala gereja untuk terus termotivasi dan bertahan dalam panggilan pelayanan; kepada praktisi rohani untuk dapat bekerja-sama dengan team penggembalaan melayani jiwa jiwa; menjadi sumber referensi bagi penggembalaan perintisan dan calon calon pendeta dalam di kemudian hari.
Digitalisasi sebagai Fasilitas dan Tantangan Modernisasi Pelayanan Penggembalaan di Era Pasca-Pandemi: Refleksi Teologi Kisah Para Rasul 20:28
Authors: Latif Helen Farida , Pangkey J. Musa Tannia , Handayani Dessy , Sarumaha Nurnilam
Published: July 2022

The church as an extension of God's hand in expressing His love for humans needs to provide good facilities related to evangelism and consistent service for the congregation in it so that they can grow in the true knowledge of God. Along with major changes in the situation and conditions related to the Covid-19 pandemic where churches can no longer carry out worship, teaching, and other services on-site normally, digitalization is the best answer that churches can use as a facility for continuity and modernization of services. church, particularly in relation to pastoral care. Digital technology is not only a facility but also a big challenge for the church. This study uses a qualitative approach to the factual issues of the Covid-19 pandemic as a trigger for the current digital service trend. The use of descriptive methods with literature related to digitization and biblical views based on Acts 20:28 provides a clear picture related to the pastoral ministry and can be a pattern for the church in general where the church must modernize during this pandemic and in the future of post-pandemic period.  Abstrak. Gereja sebagai perpanjangan tangan Tuhan dalam menyatakan kasih-Nya kepada manusia perlu menyediakan fasilitas yang baik terkait penginjilan dan pelayanan yang konsisten bagi jemaat yang ada di dalamnya, agar jemaat dapat bertumbuh dalam imannya. Seiring terjadinya perubahan besar-besaran dalam situasi dan kondisi terkait pandemi Covid-19, gereja tidak dapat lagi melakukan ibadah, pengajaran, dan pelayanan onsite lainnya secara normal, maka digitalisasi merupakan jawaban terbaik yang dapat dimanfaatkan gereja sebagai fasilitas bagi kesinambungan dan modernisasi pelayanan gereja, khususnya terkait pelayanan penggembalaan. Teknologi digital selain dapat menjadi fasilitas, namun juga sekaligus dapat menjadi sebuah tantangan besar bagi gereja. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif pada persoalan faktual pandemi Covid-19 sebagai pemicu maraknya tren pelayanan digital pada masa kini. Penggunakan metode deskriptif dengan literatur terkait digitalisasi dan pandangan Alkitab berdasarkan Kisah Para Rasul 20:28 untuk memberikan gambaran yang jelas terkait dengan pelayanan penggembalaan dan dapat menjadi pola (pattern) bagi gereja pada umumnya dimana gereja harus melakukan digitalisasi pada masa pandemi ini dan pada masa pasca pandemi ke depan.