bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Laparoscopic Ovarian Drilling in Women with Anovulatory Infertility
Authors: Javed Naureen , Saleem Saadia , Ahmad Bilal , Tahira Tasnim
Published: May 2024

Background: Polycystic ovaries are common condition mostly found in reproductive aged women. Conventionally clomiphene is used instead of letrozole as first line drug in patients presenting with infertility as later is off label. 20% women are clomiphene resistant, those can be treated with gonadotrophins, other ovulation induction drugs or laparoscopic ovarian drilling. Objective: As PCOS is one of the leading cause of anovulatory infertility among women of reproductive age group. We study different factors to speculate the effect of laparoscopic ovarian drilling. Study Design: Quasi experimental study. Setting: Department of Gynecology & Obstetrics, Faisalabad Medical University, Faisalabad Pakistan. Duration: One year from August 2021 to August 2022. Methods: Our study includes 100 anovulatory PCOS patients resistant to conceive by medical treatment like clomiphene, later selected for LOD. Various clinical and biochemical parameters of PCOS were examined. Outcome was measured between different categories by using SPSS V 25 system. Results: Polycystic anovulatory women with BMI >35kg/m2, serum testosterone concentration > 4.5 and span of infertility > 3 years showed lack of response to LOD. Whereas response was seen in patients with less BMI and testosterone concentration along with decrease span of infertility. Conclusion: Ovarian drilling by laparoscopy is an efficient second choice for infertile anovulatory patients resistant to clomiphene citrate, main benefits are single time treatment, as opposed to several trials of ovulation induction, cost effective and a method to replace gonadotrophins effectively for ovulation induction while maintaining pregnancy rate.
Psychosocial Problems of Female Students Living in University Hostels
Authors: Memon Aqeela Faisal , Najeeb Muhammad , Qazi Afsheen , Memon Anila Faisal , Usman Gulzar , Memon Majida
Published: May 2024

Background: Hostel environment provides an opportunity to socialize among students. This socialization influences behavior of students. Positive variations in behavior promote character building among students and make students ready for upcoming practical life. The negative variations in behavior included laziness among students, irresponsible behavior toward studies, and time-wasting with friends. Objective: To find out the psycho social problems that the students faced in University Hostel. Study Design: Cross-sectional survey-based study. Settings: Study has been performed at the female hostels of teaching institutes of Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences (LUMHS) Jamshoro, and Mehran University of engineering & technology (MUET) Jamshoro Pakistan. Duration: August 2018 to January 2019. Methods: Female students aged 18-40 years were randomly selected as a study population. Students were face to face interviewed for the psychosocial problems including feeling loneliness, homesickness, stress, anxiety, depression, adjustment Issues, relationship and financial stress by using a self -made proforma on basis of previously published literature. Some students given proforma to fill separately as per their wishes. All of the information was collected via that questioner based proforma and SPSS version 26 was used for the data analysis. Results: Majority of both LUMHS (83.9%) and MUET (86.4%) students fell within the 18-22 years age group.  The study found that a significant proportion of both LUMHS and MUET students experienced psychosocial issues, including loneliness, homesickness, and insomnia. Anxiety levels were similar between the two groups. Satisfaction with hostel wardens varied, with a higher rating among MUET students. However, satisfaction with hostel facilities, cafeteria food quality, and security systems was generally higher among MUET students compared to LUMHS students. MUET students also rated the attitude of hostel management more positively than LUMHS students.  Furthermore, the majority of students reported that there were limited and unsatisfactory access to computer, electricity, TV and washing machine facilities, with no significant difference observed between the two universities. Conclusion: Study revealed that, there were frequent psychosocial problems among female students living in hostel of both MUET and LUMHS of Jamshoro. Majority students were satisfied regarding behavior, but not satisfied from hostel facilities. Complete medical facilities, continues round of medical teams should be done specially in hostels in non-medical universities. Emergency and secured travelling facilities should be provide to girl’s students.
Evaluation of Morphologic and Topographic Anatomy of Nutrient Foramina of the Dried Human Tibia
Authors: Jabeen Sarwat , Ameer Muhammad Kamran , Mehboob Faiza , Haider Shaheen , Niazi Summyah , Irshad Faiza
Published: May 2024

Background: Understanding the anatomical features of the distal humerus, including its articulations, bony landmarks, and ligamentous attachments, is essential for accurate diagnosis of injuries in this region. Objective: To comprehensively investigate and analyze the anatomical features of the distal humerus, with a specific focus on the tibia. Study Design: Descriptive Cross-sectional study. Settings: Department of Anatomy, Dow Medical College (DUHS), Karachi Pakistan. Duration: From July 2022 to December 2022. Methods: The study utilized a combination of anatomical dissection and morphometric measurements to investigate the distal humerus, focusing on the tibia. Dissections were performed on cadaveric specimens to visualize and document the anatomical structures, while morphometric measurements were conducted using precision instruments. Data analysis included descriptive statistics and comparisons with existing literature to provide a comprehensive understanding of the anatomical features of the distal humerus. Results: There were 39 (86.66%) single and 6 (13.33%) double nutrient foramina on the right side, while the left side had 41 (83.67%) single and 4 (8.88%) double. The majority of foramina were directed downward, with 41 (45.55%) on the right and 43 (47.77%) on the left. On the antero-medial surface, there were 37 (82.22%) on the right and 35 (77.77%) on the left. The distance from the proximal end to the nutrient foramen was 17.76 ± 2.81 cm on the right and 17.12 ± 2.11 cm on the left. The foraminal index was 41.68 ± 7.41 on the right and 42.98 ± 6.81 on the left. Conclusion: In conclusion, this study provides a detailed anatomical analysis of the distal humerus, emphasizing the specific features of the tibia.
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Study on Hepatitis B among Medical verses Nursing Undergraduate Students
Authors: Sagheer Uzma , Imam Humayun Suqrat Hasan , Sohail Qaisar , Din Mohi Ud
Published: May 2024

Background: One of the crucial illnesses of mankind is Hepatitis B virus (HBV). It is common infection with no seasonal distribution. Hepatitis B can attacks liver and causes acute and chronic disorders. It is generally transmitted from mother to child during stages of birth and delivery, further via contact with blood or alternative body fluids. It can be fatal if it isn’t treated. Objective: To compare the knowledge, attitude and practice study of hepatitis B virus infection among medical and nursing undergraduate students. Study Design: Cross sectional study. Settings: Aziz Fatima Medical and Dental College, Faisalabad Pakistan. Duration: August 2020 to March 2021. Methods: After meeting the inclusion criteria 510 students were enrolled. All the data was entered and analyzed on SPSS version 24. Results: Students participated in this study was 510. 153 (30%) were males and 357 (70%) were females students. The mean age was 21.48 ± 1.652 years. 26 (5%) participants belonged to upper socioeconomic status (SES), 447(95%) belonged to middle whereas 7 belonged to lower SES.MBBS 4th year students have more than 60% knowledge as compared to 1st, 2nd and 3rd year MBBS undergraduate students. Whereas in nursing BSN 4th year have more than 60% knowledge than other nursing students. Conclusion: In our study, both medical and nursing undergraduate students had adequate knowledge, good attitude and practice (>60%).
Effectiveness of Innovative Pedagogical Methods versus Passive Teaching
Authors: Shahid Zeelaf , Ali Syed Sanower , Arshad Alizah , Yousuf Maryam , Sajjad Areej Haider
Published: May 2024

Background: Over the past several years there have been growing interest in the active teaching methods by the introduction of innovative instructional strategies as they fulfil the need of developing interests of students in participation and motivation towards learning and retaining knowledge. Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of active and passive teaching methods for improvement in learning and retaining knowledge & to assess the comparison of improvement by diverse teaching methods in Pharmacology. Study Design: Academic Interventional Study. Settings: Jinnah Medical & Dental College, Karachi Pakistan. Duration: 31st August and 1st November 2022. Methods: Target population being 100 students of third year MBBS students of Jinnah Medical and Dental College, Karachi divided into 3 groups. Each group was taught the same topic but with a different teaching method. Group 1-conventional/passive method, Group 2-Flowcharts and Group 3-Flipped classrooms. Descriptive was calculated for various variables. Paired t test was used for pre and post testing data of students and Independent t test used for comparison in between quantitative variables. Results: Demographic results were significant for students with A levels, day scholars, and self researchers. The noteworthy finding was that the males (n=44) showed most remarkable p value of <0.001 for knowledge and retention. Lecture method and Flipped classrooms with significant p value <0.002 and <0.043 as compared to Flow charts <0.222. Finally, the most notable feature being 62.6% improvement in knowledge of students by active and passive teaching methods. Conclusion: Lecture, no doubt is still the most promising teaching method. Flipped classroom also showed worthy improvement & males showing the most significant results for knowledge and retention after intervention of active and passive teaching methods.
A Unique Element in a Unique Disease; Zinc in Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
Authors: Jan Fauzia , Faisal Nabeela , Rahman Rahat , Aftab Lubna , Ashraf Muhammad Umar , Bilal Anum
Published: May 2024

Background: Zinc is a ubiquitous element in humans having effects on various body systems. The versatile role of zinc is the basis of its involvement in Diabetes Mellitus type 2, a unique metabolic disorder. Objective: To find out the correlation between serum zinc levels and fasting blood sugar in Diabetics type 2 patients and to compare it with normal healthy population. Study Design: Cross sectional study. Settings: Department of Medicine, Madinah Teaching Hospital, Faisalabad Pakistan and Department of Biochemistry, University Medical & Dental College, Faisalabad Pakistan. Duration: 6 months study from February 2018 to July 2018. Methods: Fifty patients aged 40 years and above of either sex visiting the Madinah Teaching Hospital were enrolled. Thirty healthy controls were also included for comparison. Patients suffering from any other serious disease or from diabetes mellitus type1 were excluded from the study. History and baseline information was taken on a proforma. Fasting blood sugar and Serum Zinc were evaluated on both cases and controls. Data collected and analyzed by SPSS version 20.  Results: There was a highly significant negative correlation between fasting blood sugar and serum zinc level in diabetic patients. Conclusion: Hypozincemia is related to hyperglycemia in diabetics type-2 patients. There was a substantial positive difference in zinc levels between diabetics and healthy groups.
Künstliche Intelligenz im DaF-Unterricht. Mediation mit KI-Anwendungen fördern.
Authors: Hartmann Daniela
Published: May 2024

Die Nutzung von KI-Anwendungen zur Textgenerierung wie ChatGPT, Bing oder Bard im DaF-Unterricht eröffnet vielfältige Möglichkeiten zur Förderung von Mediationskompetenzen. Diese Studie untersucht die bedeutsame Rolle von KI-Generierungstools bei der Erweiterung der Mediationsprozesse im DaF-Unterricht. Im Fokus steht die Bereicherung der gemeinsamen Bedeutungskonstruktion durch KI-generierte Texte, die ein tieferes Verständnis der Sprache in ihrem kulturellen Kontext ermöglichen. Anhand von vier anschaulichen Anwendungsbeispielen wird die integrative Kraft von KI-Tools im Lehrprozess aufgezeigt und ihr Potenzial zur Stärkung der Mediationskompetenz verdeutlicht.
Pre-Service English as a Foreign Language Teachers’ Perceptions of Task Based Language Teaching for Higher Education Programs in Mexico: Methodology of a Case Study
Authors: Sepúlveda-Rodríguez Andrés
Published: May 2024

This quantitative case study research explored English as a foreign language (EFL) pre-service teachers’ perception of the Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) for facilitating written language competency for learners of English in northern Mexico. The participants in the study (n = 193) were from two locations: A public university in the state of Nuevo León, Mexico with 112 EFL Pre-service teachers (Location A) and a Normal Superior School with 81 (Location B). All participants took part in the study voluntarily and responded to a survey via email. The study included a survey with a five-point scale (1. Strongly disagree, 2. Disagree, 3. Neutral, 4. Agree, 5. Strongly agree). The survey contained a demographic section followed by three subscales with a total of 35 items: Subscale one, The Teaching Process (items 1-10); Subscale two, The Role of the Task (items 11-18), and Subscale 3, The Teaching of Language Competencies (items 19-35). The last five items (31-35) asked participants about the facilitation of written expression competency through TBLT. The items of the survey responded to the three research questions of the study, regarding perceptions about TBLT approach to the teaching of English; the role of task in English language learning; and the contribution of TBLT for teaching of the written expression competency in Mexico. The construction of the survey was informed by contributions of Prabhu (1987), Nunan (2004), Swan (2005), Ellis (2009), Long (2015), Jeon and Hahn (2006), and SEP (2018). The survey was administered using the SurveyMonkey platform. Since this is an in-progress research, findings and conclusions will appear in further publications.
Investigación documental y de campo para la reconstrucción de un Modelo para los Centros de Autoacceso de la UAEMéx
Authors: Romero Noelia
Published: May 2024

Los Centros de Autoacceso han sido un referente importante  para promover la autonomía del aprendizaje de lenguas. Surgen con el cambio en la metodología de la enseñanza, el avance tecnológico y sus prácticas recurrentes están fuertemente ligadas con las teorías de aprendizaje.  Por lo tanto, a más de 50 años de la aparición de los primeros Centros resulta importante realizar un análisis de su evolución, la forma en la que éstos han aportado al desarrollo de habilidades lingüísticas de los universitarios en una institución mexicana y sus implicaciones en respuesta a las necesidades de la sociedad actual. Así mismo, vislumbrar los retos que enfrentan con el objetivo de plantear soluciones que les permitan ser la estrategia metodológica para fortalecer el aprendizaje de lenguas.  Por tanto, la premisa que se sostiene a lo largo de la presente investigación deriva de la importancia de conocer la conceptualización de los Centros de Autoacceso, sus principios epistemológicos y la influencia de la tecnología en su configuración, a fin de establecer la relación que existe entre sus bases teóricas y las prácticas cotidianas para proponer un modelo teórico-funcional.
Aprender una LE es aprender una cultura. Trabajando los estereotipos en clase de francés.
Authors: Morales Ma. Concepción , Escobar-Cristiani Adela B.
Published: May 2024

Las corrientes actuales en la enseñanza de idiomas consideran que el aprendizaje de una lengua extranjera (LE) va más allá de la mera adquisición de elementos lingüísticos, pues involucra el trabajo con aspectos socioculturales. A través del idioma que se estudia, se establece un contacto con otra cultura. Sin embargo, cuando se acepta este planteamiento, una pregunta que surge de inmediato es qué cultura se aprende al aprender otra lengua. Es decir, aparece el problema de cómo se presenta el aspecto sociocultural a través de los manuales, libros y otros materiales utilizados en el aprendizaje de la LE. Con frecuencia, estos incluyen numerosos estereotipos sobre la cultura asociada al idioma extranjero que se estudia.
En el presente artículo se reflexiona sobre el caso particular de los estereotipos asociados con la lengua francesa. De manera general, se analiza la forma en que los medios de comunicación (cine, televisión, etc.) y los materiales tradicionales (libros de texto, documentos auditivos, recursos electrónicos, etc.) promueven algunos estereotipos entre los estudiantes de francés. Posteriormente, se considera el caso específico del Colegio de Ciencias y Humanidades (CCH) de la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM). Finalmente, se presenta una propuesta para reflexionar sobre el tema de los estereotipos en el aula.
Procrastinación, una limitante para el aprendizaje de las lenguas
Authors: Romero-Zárate Martha
Published: May 2024

El aprendizaje de las lenguas es una oportunidad para acceder a mejores condiciones de trabajo laboral y profesional. En el caso del idioma inglés ayuda a acceder a información actualizada, poder comunicarse con personas de otras culturas, desarrollar habilidades lingüísticas que permitirá a los estudiantes ser más competitivos.  No obstante, para algunos representa una situación singular al dejar de lado la adquisición de los conocimientos del idioma ya sea por situaciones particulares o ajenas a éstos que no favorecen al alumno para que acceda del todo al idioma afectando su avance académico. Sosa, Gutiérrez y Velázquez (2018), arguyen que el uso de una lengua extranjera permite a un individuo tener mayor confianza para alcanzar mejores condiciones de trabajo a través de la cual logran desarrollar sus habilidades destrezas y capacidades lingüísticas.  Cuando un estudiante posterga las actividades académicas de forma frecuente, el aprendizaje de la lengua no se puede llevar a cabo, en este sentido la procrastinación se presenta como una limitante para que los universitarios de un contexto semirural logren acceder al conocimiento del idioma inglés y, por ende, afectando las habilidades cognitivas donde la aplicación de las estructuras que rigen el idioma como vocabulario, tiempos verbales, sean aplicados.
 El propósito del fenómeno de estudio de corte cualitativo con un análisis hermenéutico interpretativo pretende comprender el efecto de la procrastinación en la habilidad cognitiva lingüística en estudiantes universitarios de una comunidad semirural, donde la recolección de datos se desarrolla a través de la entrevista a estudiantes universitarios.Los resultados demuestran que los universitarios además de presentar situaciones de estrés, ansiedad y cierta adrenalina por posponer las actividades que deben entregar, enfrentan el señalamiento académico y social hacia este grupo de estudiantes en particular dando como resultado actitudes negativas hacia el aprendizaje del idioma inglés.
Por lo anterior se observa la importancia de conocer por qué los estudiantes llevan a la práctica determinadas acciones que conducen al fenómeno de la procrastinación en el aprendizaje del idioma inglés que pueden ser de tipo activo o pasivo o bien de tipo esporádico o crónico. Clariana (2019) y Ayala (2005). Dicho trabajo puede contribuir al campo de estudio al no haber suficiente investigación sobre los contextos semirurales en el aprendizaje del inglés, por lo cual abre posibilidades a futuras investigaciones.
Conectando aprendizajes desde Telegram y a través de ChatGPT
Authors: Centellas-Rodrigo Aurora
Published: May 2024

Las redes sociales, tal y como las conocemos hoy, han venido para quedarse y se han convertido, en un nuevo fenómeno que traspasa las barreras del espacio y del tiempo, permitiendo al usuario ser el protagonista de la red, el nuevo gestor de contenido y de la información. El aprendizaje se ha convertido en un hecho social que se apoya en las interacciones de sus participantes, en un proceso que transforma la experiencia en conocimiento porque, ahora, el aprendiente construye en la red. Hemos pasado de ser consumidores de información a prosumidores de esa información, nos hemos apropiado congnitivamente de la tecnología y la hemos aplicado a distintos entornos de aprendizaje. Esta propuesta de aprendizaje ubicuo, para la enseñanza del español como lengua extranjera, con alumnos de nivel A1.1, que parte de un Proyecto de investigación ID-UDIMA-2021-06, se basa en el aprendizaje experiencial y se resuelve en un entorno social para conectar aprendizajes formales e informales haciendo uso de la inteligencia artificial, ya que esta nos propone herramientas y recursos que bien utilizados pueden ser una oportunidad para los aprendientes. Los objetivos, por tanto, quieren abordar las posibilidades educativas de los entornos de aprendizaje, en el aula de lengua extranjeras, y analizar la herramienta ChatGPT, desde su funcionalidad para el aprendizaje en una red social. Finalmente, se evaluarán los resultados obtenidos a través de la satisfacción y participación de los estudiantes. Desde Telegram y a través de ChatGPT revisaremos todo esto y veremos como el estudiante virtual construye en la red.
El aprendizaje cooperativo como herramienta de enseñanza del inglés como LEX en un grupo multinivel de bachillerato
Authors: Alvarado-Martínez Elizabeth
Published: May 2024

El idioma inglés es un lenguaje global, necesario en situaciones laborales, académicas, de entretenimiento, entre otras. Es por eso la importancia que las instituciones educativas otorgan a este idioma al integrarlo como parte de su currículum. Tal es el caso de la Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León al señalar en su Modelo Académico 2022 que el "dominio de una lengua extranjera es prioridad en la formación universitaria de los estudiantes y profesores" (UANL, p. 12). Es así como a nivel medio superior hay docentes que buscan implementar estrategias y herramientas para contribuir al dominio del inglés como lengua extranjera (LEX). El problema es que el proceso de aprendizaje del inglés no es el mismo para todos los estudiantes de educación media superior en la UANL debido a la variación de sus antecedentes, desempeño y nivel de cada uno de ellos. En una de estas preparatorias, los estudiantes son agrupados en grupos multinivel, en los cuales suele existir una diferencia entre el aprovechamiento y el dominio del idioma; reto para los docentes del área. Por lo tanto, para ayudar a los estudiantes a mejorar su aprendizaje del inglés, se aplicó un enfoque de investigación-acción emancipatorio, siguiendo específicamente el Modelo Kemmis que consta de cuatro momentos: planificar, actuar, observar y reflexionar (Latorre, 2005).
La acción implementada en el marco de este estudio consistió en analizar cómo el aprendizaje colaborativo mejora el aprendizaje del inglés en estudiantes de bachillerato. Se aplicó: un cuestionario a estudiantes, un cuestionario y lista de cotejo a docentes, Pretest y Post test a los alumnos para conocer las estadísticas de aprendizaje al trabajar con grupos multinivel. El plan de acción consistió en un taller de aprendizaje del inglés dividido en cuatro actividades para cada una de las habilidades del idioma, tomando como base el enfoque del aprendizaje cooperativo. Las actividades del taller permitieron a los alumnos tener un rol activo, sentirse motivados y con mejor disposición para aprender inglés. En conclusión, existe la necesidad de formación continua para los docentes con el fin de atender grupos multinivel a través del aprendizaje cooperativo y reducir las brechas encontradas en el nivel que tienen los alumnos.
The Influence of Microfinance Institutions on Nigerian Small, Micro, and Medium Enterprises
Authors: Ekpo Victor , Ebewo Patrick Ebong
Published: May 2024

Purpose: Poverty is a significant concern in most countries, including Nigeria, which has been dubbed the world's poverty capital. Most developing countries regard small, micro, and medium-sized companies (SMMEs) as a sure strategy to reduce poverty by lowering a country's unemployment rate. Microfinance institutions (MFIs), especially banks, were commissioned by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to cater to self-employed people and businesses. There is compelling evidence that MFIs are not doing enough and are failing to fulfill their mandate. As a result, this paper sought to investigate the impact MFIs have on SMMEs in Nigeria.
Design/methodology/approach: This descriptive study, made use of a convenience sample strategy to collect survey data from 384 SMMEs in two Nigerian states: Abuja and Nasarawa. Data was collected from 350 respondents.
Findings: The findings showed that MFIs significantly influenced SMMEs regarding technology transfer and financial services and aided SMME (small, medium, and micro enterprises) growth. MFIs in Nigeria are ineffective in offering the services of aspects of facilitator of SMEs growth, tool for social change, provider of banking services to the people and transferor of technology.
Practical implications: The CBN should make sure that MFIs, especially the banks focus more on servicing SMMEs. MFIs should do more in the areas of sensitiation and tailor their products to suit their customer base.
Originality/value: There are limited studies on the Nigerian context for SMMEs and MFIs.
Paper type: Research Paper
Unearthing Financial Wisdom Exploring the Factors Shaping Financial Literacy among Agribusiness Entrepreneurs in Zimbabwe
Authors: Gumbo Lilian , Marimuthu Ferina , Vengesai Edson
Published: May 2024

Agribusiness serves as the cornerstone of the Zimbabwean economy, with a significant portion of the population relying on agricultural-related pursuits for sustenance. However, the concerning financial practices exhibited by agribusiness entrepreneurs, coupled with lackluster sectoral performance, present pressing issues. These issues manifest as pronounced instances of financial exclusion, loan defaults, and diminished productivity within the sector. The primary focus of this study was to assess the financial literacy of agribusiness entrepreneurs and elucidate the principal determinants of this literacy, employing the theoretical framework of the lifecycle hypothesis. The research design employed was explanatory in nature, involving the collection and subsequent quantitative analysis of data via questionnaires. The study encompassed a population of 172,221 agribusiness farmers hailing from five distinct districts in Zimbabwe, namely Mutare, Mt Darwin, Mutoko, Gweru, and Masvingo. To ensure a representative sample, a sample size of 623 was calculated utilizing the Slovin formula. The research outcomes unveiled an overall deficiency in financial literacy within the agribusiness sector, particularly pronounced among women, individuals with low incomes, those possessing limited educational attainment, and those supporting multiple dependents below the age of 18. As a crucial recommendation, the study advocates for the implementation of mandatory financial literacy courses at both the primary and secondary education levels. Such an intervention could contribute significantly to addressing the identified shortcomings in financial literacy among agribusiness entrepreneurs and subsequently foster more prudent financial behaviors within the sector.
Pathways for rural-based universities transformation into entrepreneurial institutions in South
Authors: Kativhu Simbarashe , Netshandama Vhonani
Published: May 2024

For close to three decades, the entrepreneurial university has been growing at a slow pace in the developed countries but recently the developing countries have raised interest in adopting the concept. However, most universities in developing nations including in South Africa have largely relied on Eurocentric frameworks to guide them in adopting the entrepreneurial thrust into their strategic plans. This generic approach can be detrimental given the economic disparities, digital divide, and local needs between developed and developing universities. Therefore, drawing lessons from literature and case studies, the current paper seeks to contextualise the adoption of entrepreneurial universities in rural-based universities of South Africa. The paper seeks to demonstrate how a rural-based university can transform and embrace entrepreneurial drivers and components. A systematic review approach was followed to search and synthesise literature from Web of Science and Scopus databases. The bibliometrics program was utilised to statistically quantify scholarly material and the distribution of science on entrepreneurial knowledge while the Atlas ti 9 software platform was used to synthesise literature.  Results showed that drivers of entrepreneurial universities are influenced by local socio-economic conditions and thus, rural-based universities need to conduct baseline studies that inform their implementation strategies. Suggested conceptual pathways to entrepreneurial transformation include curriculum rethink, inculcation of the entrepreneurial culture, enhancement of partnerships with local businesses and improvement of internationalisation
The Influence Of Transformational Leadership Intrinsic Motivation and Work Discipline On Employee Perfomance
Authors: Janah Hikmah Nur , Herawati Linda Puspita , Sulistiyowati Lisa Harry
Published: May 2024

Design/methodology/approach: This type of research uses a quantitative approach and uses primary data. The population in the study was 110 employees of the Cirebon Regency Secretariat. The sampling technique in this research uses saturated samples, namely a sampling technique that uses all population members as samples—data collection through questionnaires. The analysis method used is the Statistical Product and Service Solution (SPSS) Version 25 method. Findings: The results of this study show that transformational leadership affects employee performance, intrinsic motivation affects employee performance, and work discipline affects employee performance. Research limitations and implications: This research focuses on the influence of transformational leadership, intrinsic motivation, and work discipline on employee performance. Practical implications: Based on the research results of the three variables, namely transformational leadership, intrinsic motivation, and work discipline, both directly and indirectly, it turns out that they simultaneously influence employee performance. Based on the research results, variable transformational leadership, intrinsic motivation, and work discipline have a joint (simultaneous) effect on employee performance at the Cirebon Regency Secretariat. Originality/value: This paper is original. Paper type: research paper Keywords: transformational leadership, intrinsic motivation, work discipline, employee performance.
The Effect of Enviromental Score, Social Score and Governance Score Toward Financial Performance
Authors: Africa Laely Aghe , Dwiati Agustina Ratna , Nahumury Joicenda
Published: May 2024

Purpose: This research aims to analyze the influence of Enviromental Score, Social Score and Governance Score on the Financial Performance in non Financial companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the period 2019-2021
Design/methodology/approach: The sampling method used is purposive sampling method. Data analysis using SPSS 24.0 test tool by descriptive statistics, classic assumption test, multiple linear regression test and hypothesis test
Findings: The results showed that Enviromental Score, Social Score and Governance Score not significant to financial performance which measured with stock performance there are PER (Price Earning Ratio) and DPR (Devidend Payout Ratio). These considerations are expected to have a good information about Enviromental Score, Social Score and Governance Score to investor that has no effect to stock performance for.
Research limitations/implications: The limitation of this study is that there are many companies that have not fully implemented the ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) report as a whole so that there is a lot of reduced data that has previously been selected as a research sample.
Practical implications: Can be used by company management policies in determining what strategy to use in increasing ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) scores and financial performance. And indirectly, an increase in ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) and financial performance scores can increase the attractiveness of potential investors and investors so that companies can grow more rapidly and survive with a better level of health.
Originality/value: Originality
Paper type: Research paper
The Role of BRIspot Application in Improving Performance in Achieving Credit Targets with Process Speed as a Mediator at BRI Mojokerto
Authors: Wiranto Triadi , Alimudin Arasy
Published: May 2024

This study aims to examine the role of the BRISpot application in improving the performance of achieving credit targets at the BRI Mojokerto Branch, with process speed as a mediator. This research examines the influence of debtor data accuracy, ease of use of BRISpot, and BRISpot accessibility on the speed of the credit disbursement process and the performance of achieving credit targets. The analysis method uses descriptive and inferential statistics, as well as Structural Equation Modeling - Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) to examine the relationships between variables. The hypothesis testing results show that the speed of the credit disbursement process through BRISpot has a significant effect on the performance of achieving credit targets. Debtor data accuracy and BRISpot accessibility also have a significant effect on the speed of the process and the performance of achieving credit targets, while the ease of use of BRISpot only significantly affects the speed of the process. Based on these findings, it is recommended that companies improve debtor data accuracy, enhance the ease of use and accessibility of BRISpot, and pay attention to the speed of the credit disbursement process to improve the performance of achieving credit targets. Subsequent research could consider additional variables and delve into the factors influencing the ease of use of the BRISpot application and its impact on customer satisfaction and overall banking performance.
Clinical Diagnosis and Management of Thyroid Cancer
Authors: Amir Nurul Aulia Binti , Kasprata Haditya Novan , Priyahita Putu Diwyandaani , Syahla Talitha , Triani Eva
Published: May 2024

The thyroid gland is the largest organ of the endocrine system. Disorders of the thyroid gland present the most common clinical manifestations compared to other organs of the endocrine system. Thyroid Cancer has a high incidence is one of the leading causes of death worldwide and accounted for 7.6 million deaths (13% of all deaths) in 2008 and this figure continues to increase every year. Along with the increasing prevalence of thyroid cancer in Indonesia, this study was conducted to find out the proper diagnosis and management of thyroid cancer.
A systematic review of the trends thin film characteristics research as electronic device (2015-2024)
Authors: Susilawati Susilawati , Doyan Aris , Annam Syarful , Mulyadi Lalu
Published: May 2024

Thin film characteristics are the properties possessed by the thin film, both physical and chemical properties. The characteristics of this thin film are influenced by several factors, namely the material that makes up the thin film, the thin film deposition method, and the conditions of the thin film deposition process. This research aims to identify and analyze research trends in the characteristics of thin films as electronic devices. This research method is descriptive and analytical. The data used in this research was obtained from documents indexed by Google Scholar from 2015-2024 using Publish or Perish and Dimension.ai. Research procedures use PRISMA guidelines. The data identified and analyzed are the type of publication, publication source, and the title of research on thin film synthesis that is widely cited. The data analysis method uses bibliometric analysis assisted by VOSviewer software. The results of the analysis show that the trend of research on the characteristics of thin films as electronic devices indexed by Google Scholar from 2015 to 2024 experienced a fluctuating increase, however, in 2023 there was a decline in the trend of research on the characteristics of thin films as electronic devices. There are many documents in the form of articles, proceedings, book chapters, preprints, and edited books that discuss research into the characteristics of thin films as electronic devices. Key words that are often used in research on the characteristics of thin films as electronic devices are thin film coating, heat transfer characteristic, film characteristic, and photovoltaic characteristic.
Nilai nilai sufistik dalam pelayanan paliatif pasien terminal Rumah sakit Islam Siti Khodijah Palembang
Authors: Pertiwi Elsa , Apriyanti  , Ahmad Soleh sakni
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini ditujukan untuk meneliti Nilai-nilai Sufistik yang diterapkan oleh pelayanan Paliatif terhadap pasien terminal di Rumah Sakit Islam Siti Khodijah Palembang. Hal ini dikarenakan orang-orang yang memiliki penyakit kronis atau sudah tahap terminal sangat membutuhkan bantuan moril yang akan menyirami jiwa mereka agar menjadi lebih dekat kepada pencipta serta ridho menerima penyakit yang diderita sebagai bagian dari taqdir. Penelitian ini bersifat Kualitatif dengan menggunaqkan pendekatan tasawuf. Data primer berasal dari hasil wawancara terhadap 10 orang pasien dan 2 orang tenaga paliatif. Data sekunder berasal dari beragam buku, artikel dan jurnal yang terkait dengan tema penelitian. Semua data diperoleh melalui 3 cara yaitu : wawancara, observasi dan dokumentasi.. 

Seluruh data tersebut akan dianalisis dengan metode reduction, data display dan conclusion drawing/ verification. Mengalisis data penyajian fakta secara sistematis berdasarkan fakta data yang diperoleh, sehingga dapat mudah dipahami dan disampaikan. Hasil temuan menujukan bahwa pelayanan paliatif yang diberikan kepada pasien penyakit terminal di Rumah Sakit islam Siti Khodijah Palembang menggunakan ajaran islam di dalamnya terutama nilai- nilai sufistik. nilai-nilai tersebut anatara lain Nilai taubat, nilai sabar, nilai tawakkal, nilai Ridha, nilai Ikhlas, nilai takut( khauf) nilai yakin dan nilai dzikir. Berbagai nilai- nilai sufistik tersebut dapat meningkatkan kualitas hidup pasien. Hal ini terlihat dari banyaknya Tingkat kesadaran para pasien terhadap pelayanan paliatif yang diberikan.
Civil Identity of Young Kazakhstanis in the Context of the Russian-Ukrainian Conflict
Authors: Assyltayeva Elnura , Tarman Bulent , Ishmukhamedov Sharip , Mukhambedyarova Altynai , Tolen Zhengisbek , Yussupova Saule
Published: May 2024

The aim of this study is to conduct a sociological survey to assess the state of civic identity among Kazakhstani youth within the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. It aims to explore the correlation between young citizens' ethnic backgrounds and their acceptance of citizenship. Data was collected through a questionnaire developed by researchers to examine the multifaceted dynamics involved. A total of 754 citizens between 14 and 35 took part in the survey. The findings indicate that, in the present circumstances, the sense of belonging to the state among young Kazakhstanis is primarily contextual, prevailing over other identity constructs when queried about their attitude towards citizenship. However, when measuring the level of identification—how frequently individuals perceive themselves as citizens—ethnic identity takes precedence over civic identity. The survey underscores that ethnic origin stands out as the foremost determinant of social belonging for young people in Kazakhstan in the current scenario. Moreover, this study emphasizes the significant role played by information sources in shaping civic identity. We have elucidated the intricate relationship among ethnic identity, citizenship perception, and contextual factors among Kazakhstani adolescents amidst ongoing geopolitical events using our analytical approach.
Risk factor for retinal vein occlusion: A case control study
Authors: Ben Salah Raida , Derbel Abir , Megdich Fatma , Chabchoub Imen , Kallel Choumous , Bahloul Zouhir
Published: May 2024

Purposes: Retinal vein occlusion (RVO) is a major cause of vision loss. Its pathogenesis is still not completely understood. Our aim was to describe patients with RVO, to precise risk factors responsible to retinal vasculopathy in our population and to assess the prevalence of thrombophilia disorders patients with RVO, compared to population-based group of age- and sex-matched controls.

Patients & methods: Our study was retrospective conducted from 1 January 2013, until 30 June 2019, including 57 patients with RVO compared to 105 controls patient’s age- and sex-matched free of any visual disorders. Among 57 RVO cases, 26 were men and 31 were women.

Results: The mean age was 45.0±14.7 years. Among systemic and ocular risk factors for RVO we found hypertension in 12 patients (31.6%), dyslipidemia in four patients (10.5%), diabetes in four patients (10.5%), and smoking in six patients (16.2%). Three patients (9.7%) had glaucoma and two patients (6.5%) had diabetic retinopathy. Ophthalmology examination found unilateral RVO in 52 patients (91.0%) and bilateral RVO in five patients (11.1%). Retinal angiography showed ischemic signs in seven patients (18.4%). Non-ischemic RVO was retained in 31 cases (81.6%). Macular edema was present in 12 patients (38.7%). Six cases (19.4%) developed neovascular glaucoma and two cases (6.5%) presented reversible blindness. Measures of thrombophilia practiced in 57 patients revealed 13 abnormalities (22.8%): Isolated thrombophilia disorder in 11 patients (71.4%) and combined prothrombotic disorder in two others.

Conclusions: Among systemic and ocular risk factors for RVO, we found hypertension in 12 patients (31.6%). Thrombophilia disorders were also common.
Thematic bibliometric analysis of 37 specialized journals in mathematical education research indexed in Scopus or Web of Science
Authors: Gaona Jorge , Arévalo-Meneses Fabiola
Published: May 2024

This bibliometric study examines the scientific production in mathematical education of 23,094 articles from 37 specialized mathematical education journals, indexed in Scopus and Web of Science, considering all records up to the year 2022. The analysis was conducted globally and regionally, including Latin America, Africa, Europe, the United States, and Canada. Articles were analyzed using rhizomatic conceptual spaces, which allow the representation of relationships between words present in the titles and keywords of articles through graphs, thereby identifying thematic nodes and connections, as well as visible and invisible peripheral elements. The results reveal the diversity of terms used in the field and the difficulties in capturing a disciplinary field using certain keywords. Common thematic nodes such as teaching, learning, knowledge, problem-solving, curriculum, assessment, and technology were observed, as well as regional differences in focus areas and theoretical currents. The study also highlights underexplored areas and suggests possible future research paths, including expanding searches in specialized sources, bibliometric analysis of specific topics, and temporal comparison of trends in the field.
Physical and geotechnical characterization of Bambui River sands, Northwest Region Cameroon to produce sustainable micro-concrete roofing tiles
Authors: Zoum Fon Alain , Aye Beyanu Anehumbu , Ndimungiang Bechan Lika , Loweh Suilabayu Simplicius
Published: May 2024

The importance of sustainable construction practices is notably significant in developing nations like Cameroon, where there is a strong need for cost-effective, long-lasting, and environmentally conscious building materials. In the Northwest Region of Cameroon, the Bambui River sands have attracted interest as a potential source for producing sustainable micro-concrete roofing (MCR) tiles. This study aims to conduct a thorough assessment of the physical and geotechnical properties of the Bambui River sands to determine their suitability for producing sustainable MCR tiles. Seven representative sand samples were gathered from various locations along the Bambui Riverbed and analyzed at the local materials promotion authority. The physical characterization involved particle size analysis and sand equivalent testing on the river sands. Following this, the geotechnical characterization included testing MCR tiles produced from the river sands for flexural strength, permeability, water absorption, and impact resistance. The results of the physical characterization revealed the sands contain a mixture of coarse, medium, and fine grains. The sand equivalent tests indicated that the sands were clean, with values ranging from 83.87% to 97.14%. The manufacturing of MCR tiles from the Bambui River sands adhered to recommended standard procedures. The resultant MCR tiles exhibited promising geotechnical characteristics through various tests, such as flexural strength, permeability, water absorption, and impact resistance. Specifically, the flexural strength, average water absorption, and impact resistance (measured by ball drop height) were recorded at 10.68 MPa, 10.70%, and 900 mm, respectively. These outcomes suggest that the Bambui River sands are well-suited for producing sustainable MCR tiles.
History of mathematical concepts and students’ cognitive understanding of mathematics: Effect of pedagogical content knowledge
Authors: Agyei Evelyn , Agbozo Korsi K. , Yarhands Arthur D.
Published: May 2024

This study aimed to explore the relationship between teachers’ pedagogical content knowledge (PCK), students’ interest and motivation in the history of mathematical (HoM) concepts, and students’ cognitive understanding (SCU) of mathematics. A five-level Likert scale questionnaire was used to collect quantitative data from 232 junior high school mathematics teachers. It was found that, on average, students have higher levels of interest, motivation, and cognitive understanding when they are taught utilizing HoM concepts as a pedagogy. The correlation analysis reveals that there is a positive relationship between each of the independent variables and the dependent variable. The regression analysis also shows that teachers’ PCK and students’ interest were strong predictors of SCU, while students’ motivation was a weaker predictor. Hence, it can be said that teachers’ PCK and students’ interest play crucial roles in promoting SCU of using HoM concepts. Further studies are recommended to explore how historical context impacts students’ confidence, enjoyment, and aspirations in mathematics-related fields, which would contribute to understanding the broader implications of incorporating history in mathematics instruction.