bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
effect of non-teacher unit costs on students’ performance in KCSE examinations in public secondary schools in Kenya
Authors: Sika James Ochieng , Nyawanda Fredrick Ogweno
Published: February 2024

In Kenya, non–teacher unit cost has a bearing on academic performance. Although there are conflicting views on studies on non- teacher unit costs and its effect on academic performance, recent studies show that increases in resources have a modest positive effect on academic performance. However, it is noted that schools in Vihiga Sub-County charge twice Ministry of Education recommended fee guidelines yet the Sub-county still has the lowest KCSE (Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education) Mean Score of 5.361 (grade C-) which is below the minimum tertiary entrance. The purpose of this study was therefore to find out why students in public secondary schools in Vihiga Sub-County perform poorly in KCSE examination despite the high non- teacher unit costs. The study used ex post facto and descriptive survey design. The study population consisted of 21 head teachers and 350 teachers in 21 public secondary schools and one Sub-County Director of Education in the Sub-County. A sample of 18 head teachers and 307 teachers in 18 public secondary schools and one Sub-County Director of Education in the Sub-County were selected for the study using a saturated sampling method. Data was collected using questionnaires, document analysis and interview schedules. The findings of this research show that there is significant effect of non-teacher unit cost and on KCSE examinations in Vihiga Sub County. Hence there is need for the government to increase funding of the non-teacher aspect of education.
The Influence of Number of Clusters and Level-2 Residual Distribution on Multilevel Parameter Estimates: A Latin Hypercube Design Perspective
Authors: Hao Jia  , Yadira Peralta  , Michael Harwell
Published: February 2024

Monte Carlo methods with Latin Hypercube Design (LHD) were used to explore the impact of increasing numbers of clusters considering four cluster residual distributions in a two-level model. The implementation of LHD is illustrated and the results update existing guidelines for the number of clusters needed to obtain accurate estimates.
“Music therapy is the very definition of white privilege”: Music therapists’ perspectives on race and class in UK music therapy
Authors: Mains Tamsin , Clarke Victoria , Annesley Luke
Published: February 2024

The resurgence of the Black Lives Matter movement in the summer of 2020 following the death of George Floyd highlighted, once again, the racial and socioeconomic inequities permeating western countries, and galvanised music therapists in the UK and elsewhere to reflect on the importance of race and social class in their profession and therapeutic practice. These discussions have a longer history in the US; in the UK they are in their infancy. Building on the 2020 British Association of Music Therapy Diversity Report (Langford et al., 2020), this study aimed to contribute to the burgeoning discussion in UK music therapy by inviting trainee and qualified music therapists to reflect on how – often intersecting – racial and socioeconomic inequities impact on music therapy training and practice and what changes are needed for music therapy to become more relevant to and representative of minoritised communities. Data were generated using an online qualitative survey (N=28) and five follow-up telephone interviews, allowing for both breadth and depth in an area where there is a paucity of research, and a higher level of “felt anonymity” for a potentially sensitive and threatening topic. Reflexive thematic analysis informed by critical race theory was used to develop three themes from the data: 1) Posh white ladies: the typical music therapist; 2) White normativity and fragility in music therapy; and 3) Music therapy: undervalued and too costly. In the conclusion, we synthesise the participants’ accounts into recommendations for diversifying the music therapy profession in the UK.
Assessing Factors Influencing Stakeholder Engagement on Construction Projects
Authors:   MANCOSA, Durban, South Africa, Xegwana Monwabisi Siwakhile , Herron Andrew Geoffrey ,   MANCOSA, Durban, South Africa, Nyika Farai ,   MANCOSA, Durban, South Africa
Published: February 2024

Public housing projects in South Africa often face challenges, leading to community frustration and protests. This study aims to investigate the issue of insufficient stakeholder engagement in construction projects within a KwaZulu-Natal municipality. Through a quantitative approach involving descriptive research and probability sampling, this research uncovers factors that hinder stakeholder involvement. By examining the relationship between key stakeholders and project flexibility, we aim to identify strategies that enhance commitment and success in construction initiatives. The results of the study revealed a lack of transparent communication between the municipality and the public about projects due to weak stakeholder participation and consultation in the early stages of the project. These results contribute to existing knowledge and lead to practical recommendations. The study recommends that municipalities should improve current communication practices as involving the community at an early stage is a strong determinant for the project’s success.
Increasing Consistency, Traceability and Transparency in Data Science Projects: Analysis and Framework
Authors:   University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland, School of  Engineering, Aargau, Switzerland, Wolf David J. , Specker Adrian ,   University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland, School of  Engineering, Aargau, Switzerland
Published: February 2024

Based on experiences in data-based projects, it was hypothesized that traditional project approaches often fail to ensure consistency, traceability, and transparency, contributing to a low success rate of such projects. This hypothesis was tested by compiling documented challenges from various data-based projects and comparing methods from literature and practice. The comparison enabled the formulation of objectives and led to the development of a novel method, focusing on standardization, regular exchange, and accountability to enhance consistency, traceability, and transparency of project-relevant objects. It also accommodates existing procedures for handling data-based projects. Application of this method allows for meticulous planning on multiple levels and iterative progress. Findings support the initial hypothesis, suggesting the method's potential to improve success rates in data-based projects.
The relationship between warehousing, transportation and halal food exports: an empirical case
Authors:   Iqra University, Pakistan, Azeem Muhammad
Published: February 2024

This research aimed to analyze the relationship among warehousing, transportation, and Halal food exports. Therefore, the factors kept under consideration in the present research study were warehousing and transportation. To bring the research to a successful end, the research kept quantitative research under consideration. The researcher concentrated on secondary data collection techniques. A close-ended questionnaire based on the 5 Scale Likert Scale was developed with the aim of gathering relevant data. The total number of participants approached to gather the data was 109. Furthermore, the research study came to a successful end with a conclusion that there is a positive significant relationship between warehousing, transportation, and Halal food exports.
The Impact of Nutritional School Based Feeding Program on Academic Achievement of Selected Elementary Learners in West Philippines
Authors: Alcantara Maryjane A. , Marisa A. Frontreras
Published: February 2024

This study investigates the impact of nutritional school-based feeding programs on the academic performance of 45 elementary learners. This research method uses a quasi-experimental design with a pretest and posttest structure; a two-part questionnaire was the primary research tool. The first part gathered demographic information, while the second assessed participating students’ nutritional status and academic performance. Researchers administered the questionnaire to parents or caregivers, selected students systematically, traced household addresses, and conducted home interviews. The study results showed that the general weighted average increased noticeably and statistically significantly after implementing school-based feeding programs. Subsequent investigation, however, revealed a fascinating finding: the gains in academic achievement did not correspond consistently with the varied profiles of respondents, including age, gender, socioeconomic status, and educational attainment. The research highlights the necessity for additional investigation into the impact of nutrition on academic achievement.
Intervention to Enhance Reading Comprehension Skills of Grade 7 Students through Background Knowledge Activation, Repeated Readings, Reading Aloud, and Asking Questions
Authors: Caabay Ma. Thessa , Martinez Louela , Valdestamon Jenny , Aguhayon Hernalyn
Published: February 2024

This study sought to assess the reading proficiency of 23 purposively selected seventh-grade students at Caponayan National High School during the academic year 2023-2024, focusing on their reading comprehension levels. These assessments were the foundation for developing an effective reading program tailored to students’ needs. Over four weeks, data collection involved repeated reading-aloud sessions and immediate questioning post-reading. In the educational process carried out in the Philippines, the Informal Reading Inventory standard is used. The analysis revealed that the respondents demonstrated mastery of essential sight words, with only a few identified miscues. Significantly, the number of students experiencing frustration decreased from 16 to 4 after the intervention, accompanied by notable improvements in reading comprehension. The instructional level increased from 7 to 13, while the highest comprehension level, classified as independent, rose from 0 to 6. Assessing the students’ overall performance before and after the intervention indicated substantial progress. Statistical analysis demonstrated a significant difference before and after the intervention. Based on these findings, the study concludes that even a brief intervention can significantly improve students’ reading abilities.
ChatGPT in Organic Chemistry Classrooms: Analyzing the Impacts of Social Environment on Students’ Interest, Critical Thinking and Academic Achievement
Authors: Babalola Victor Tubosun , Suwaiba Said Ahmad  , Halima Sani Tafida
Published: February 2024

This study aims to analyze the Impacts of Social Environment on Interest, Critical Thinking and Academic Achievement of Students Taught Organic Chemistry Using Artificial Intelligence ChatGPT. Correlational research design was engaged for the study. 50-students in SS3 with an average age of 17years, who have access to android phones and the ChatGPT application from two senior secondary schools in Gwale Local Government area of Kano State, Nigeria formed the study sample. The instruments used for data collection include; the students’ social environment, interest and critical thinking questionnaire (r=0.96) and Organic Chemistry Achievement Test (r=0.92). The data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation and Spearman Rank Order Correlation. The study revealed a high positive correlation between the social environment and student’s interest; Social environment and critical thinking; as well as social environment and students’ achievement in the ChatGPT’s Organic Chemistry Classroom. The study further found a strong positive correlation between the students’ interest and critical thinking, critical thinking and students’ achievement in Organic Chemistry among students in the ChatGPT condition. It was concluded that social environment has a strong positive impact on students’ interest, critical thinking and academic achievement in organic chemistry among students in the ChatGPT classrooms. The study recommends that, as the artificial intelligence (AI) ChatGPT is migrating into the chemistry classrooms, government needs to re-train chemistry teachers, school librarians and lab-technologists through refreshers courses to improve their performance in the concepts
Implementation of Association Rules Algorithm to Identify Popular Topping Combinations in Orders
Authors: Putra Rizki Aulia , Putri Margareta Amalia Miranti , Sinaga Sri Maharani , Octavia Sania Fitri , Rachman Raihan Catur
Published: February 2024

Association rule is a data mining technique to find associative rules between a combination of items. This research aims to apply association rules algorithm in identifying popular topping combinations in food orders. This application aims to help restaurant owners or food businesses understand their customers' preferences and optimize their menu offerings. Data obtained from kaggle, the association rules algorithm is applied to this dataset to identify patterns or combinations of toppings that often appear together in orders. The results of this study show toppings with chocolate as a popular item in orders. These findings can provide valuable insights for food business owners in structuring their menus and determining attractive offers for customers. This study also applied a comparison between the apriori, fp- growth and eclat algorithms, with the result that the best item transaction rule was found: a combination of dill & unicorn toppings with chocolate with 60% confidence. Overall, the application of eclat algorithm in this study provides the best performance with higher execution speed, thus providing insight into customer preferences regarding topping combinations in food orders. Despite the shortcomings of the data form from this study, it is expected to help business owners in optimizing their offerings, increasing customer satisfaction, and improving their business performance.
Text Classification of Translated Qur'anic Verses Using Supervised Learning Algorithm
Authors: Ananda Dhea , Nurhidayarnis Syahida , Afifah Tiara Afrah , Ramadhan Muhammad Anang , Mahendra Ilvan
Published: February 2024

The Quran, comprising Allah's absolute divine messages, serves as guidance. Although reading the Quran with tafsir proves beneficial, it may not offer a comprehensive understanding of the entire message conveyed by the Al-Quran. This is due to the Quran addressing diverse topics within each surah, necessitating readers to reference interconnected verses throughout the entire chapter for a holistic interpretation. However, given the extensive and varied verses, obtaining accurate translations for each verse can be a complex and time-consuming endeavor. Therefore, it becomes imperative to categorize the translated text of Quranic verses into distinct classes based on their primary content, utilizing Fuzzy C-Means, Random Forest, and Support Vector Machine. The analysis, considering the obtained Davies-Bouldin Index (DBI) value, reveals that cluster 9 emerges as the optimal cluster for classifying QS An-Nisa data, exhibiting the lowest DBI value of 4.30. Notably, the Random Forest algorithm demonstrates higher accuracy compared to the SVM algorithm, achieving an accuracy rate of 66.37%, while the SVM algorithm attains an accuracy of 50.56%.
The Impact Of Russia's Invasion Of Ukraine On Capital Market Reaction In Energy Sector Companies Listed On The Idx
Authors: Sari Mega Mustika , Dewi Silvia Nirmala , Sari Anika , Janiman Janiman
Published: February 2024

This study was conducted to determine the impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine on capital market reactions in energy sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. Abnormal Return and Trading Volume Activity are variables used to analyze reactions. Observations were made for 5 days before and 5 days after the invasion on February 24, 2022 using the T test and Wilcoxon Signed Ranks test with a sample of 29 companies and a total of 145 data tested. In the test results there are abnormal differences in return and trading volume activity before and after the invasion of Russia and Ukraine, this proves that market reaction to the events of the Russian invasion of Ukraine has strong information content and causes an increase in buying and selling activity which means investors respond to events that occur so that the market reacts.
Investigasi Pada Pengaruh Penambahan Fins Terhadap Temperatur Fluida Sistem Shell And Tube Heat Exchanger Menggunakan CFD
Authors: Hidayat Mahesha Abdullah , Kusuma Wijaya , Adyana Bandem
Published: February 2024

Heat Exchanger merupakan suatu alat yang digunakan untuk memindahkan panas dari satu fluida ke fluida lainnya tanpa adanya kontak langsung antara fluida tersebut. Namun pada dasarnya desain alat ini hanya dapat menghasilkan perbedaan nilai suhu keluar dan masuk fluida yang kurang efektif. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk menginvestigasi pengaruh modifikasi yang umum dilakukan pada salah satu komponen heat exchanger yaitu heat pipe yang berupa penambahan fins pada permukaan luar terhadap suhu fluida sistem. Analisa modifikasi heat exchanger diawali dengan pengambilan data kondisi inisial dan pemilihan variable fins, pemilihan proses dan model turbulence simulasi pada aplikasi CFD desain heat exchanger untuk mengetahui fenomena perpindahan panas yang terjadi, dan menghitung nilai ∆TLMTD heat exchanger sebelum dan sesudah ditambahkan fins. Dari hasil simulasi dan perhitungan, heat exchanger sesudah dimodifikasi dapat menghasilkan nilai suhu Th,o dan Tc,o yang lebih efektif. Konfigurasi fins terbaik menurunkan nilai Th,o sebesar 0.256 % (air) dan 0.4% (n-pentana), dan meningkatkan nilai Tc,o sebesar 0.644 % (air) dan 1.258 % (n-pentana). Namun penambahan fins tidak selalunya efektif untuk setiap konfigurasi. Pada perhitungan juga menunjukan bahwa penambahan fins tidak berpengaruh baik pada nilai ∆TLMTD sistem. Dengan nilai terbaik hanya meningkat sebesar 0.0000004% dari nilai sebelum dimodifikasi yaitu 96.868 K (air).
Faktor-Faktor Yang Berhubungan Dengan Kunjungan K4 Ibu Hamil Di Puskesmas Lubuk Buaya Tahun 2023
Authors: Fonny Kurnia Putri
Published: February 2024

An antenatal care visit is a visit of a pregnant woman to a health worker as early as possible since she must trust her to get antenatal care services. An assesment of the implementation of antenatal care services can be done by looking at the coverage of K1 and K4. This study was conducted in Lubuk Buaya Primary Health Centre at december 28th 2022- February 20th2023 with a cross sectional design. Thirty nine sample was taken by total population technique to all pregnant women who give birth in Lubuk Buaya Primary Health Centre. Data was collected use questionnaire, processed data  and analyzed by univariate and bivariate. Results of this study found 23.5% respondents did not have complete visit, 12.5% respondents had a low level of knowledge, 56.4% respondents have negative attitude,  and 33.3% respondents did not have husband’s support. Statistical analysis shows correlation between complete visit (p<0.05) with knowledge (p=0.007) and husband’s support (p=0.039) and no correlation with attitude (p=0.052). We can conclude that there is a correlation between knowledge and family support with complete visit coverage. However, there is no correlation between attitude and complete visit.
Trust in algorithmic decision-making systems in health: A comparison between ADA health and IBM Watson.
Authors: Martens Marijn , De Wolf Ralf , De Marez Lieven
Published: February 2024

Algorithmic decision-making systems (ADMs) support an ever-growing number of decision-making processes. We conducted an online survey study in Flanders (n = 1,082) to understand how laypeople perceive and trust health ADMs. Inspired by the ability, benevolence, and integrity trustworthiness model (Mayer et al., 1995), this study investigated how trust is constructed in health ADMs. In addition, we investigated how trust construction differs between ADA Health (a self-diagnosis medical chatbot) and IBM Watson Oncology (a system that suggests treatments for cancer in hospitals). Our results show that accuracy and fairness are the biggest predictors of trust in both ADMs, whereas control plays a smaller yet significant role. Interestingly, control plays a bigger role in explaining trust in ADA Health than IBM Watson Oncology. Moreover, how appropriate people evaluate data-driven healthcare and how concerned they are with algorithmic systems prove to be good predictors for accuracy, fairness, and control in these specific health ADMs. The appropriateness of data-driven healthcare had a bigger effect with IBM Watson Oncology than with ADA Health. Overall, our results show the importance of considering the broader contextual, algorithmic, and case-specific characteristics when investigating trust construction in ADMs.
Variables Influencing the Emotional Attachment of Adolescents in Prague Schools to Physical Education
Authors: Polívka Tomáš , Nosek Martin
Published: February 2024

Background: Emotional attachment to any activity is a frequently discussed topic. Backgrounds speak of the importance of building emotional attachment since childhood, we agree with this idea and in school Physical Education we see one of the important means that can significantly influence this attachment in the field of physical activities. The aim of the study is to define the variables that influence the emotional attachment of pupils in school Physical Education.

Method: A questionnaire used by Antalou & al. for a similar investigation in Slovakia was chosen by the research tool. After assessing the normality of the data, we chose the Kruskal- Wallis test for statistical data processing.

Results: Our research group contained 480 respondents from 22 schools in Prague. 38% of pupils have a negative relationship with Physical Education 41% of pupils have a neutral relationship. Emotional attachment affects the state of health. Often, sick students have a more positive relationship with physical education.

Conclusions: Pupils who are not focused on performance perceive TV more positively than pupils focused on performance. Children's emotional attachment to physical activities is important, we recommend working on tools to better clarify this area.
ANALISIS KADAR AIR DAN NITRIT PADA PATI SAGU
Authors: Sari Dian , Arza Seti , Fiona Fiona , Novita Novita , Dermawan Bambang , Ega Ega
Published: February 2024

Pati sagu memiliki kandungan amilosa yang relatif tinggi. Pati sagu mudah mengalami kerusakan akibat kadar air yang terkandung didalamnya. Kadar air merupakan persentase perbandingan berat dalam bentuk cair terhadap bentuk padatan. Besarnya risiko kerusakan bahan pangan dipengaruhi oleh tingginya kadar air bahan pangan baik sebagai dampak metabolisme maupun adanya mikroorganisme yang memicu peningkatan kadar air tersebut. Kandungan nitrit juga dapat terbentuk di dalam pati. Tujuan dilakukan pengujian ini adalah untuk mengidentifikasi kadar air dan nitrit yang terkandung di dalam pati sagu. Metode pengujian ini bertumpu pada perbandingan berat awal dengan berat setelah diuji. Sampel yang digunakan adalah pati sagu. Hasil dari pengujian akan dijabarkan menggunakan metode deskriptif kuantitatif, yaitu penyajian data yang diperoleh dari perhitungan jumlah berat beserta pengamatan secara jelas dan sistematis. Hasil pengujian kadar air akan dihitung menggunakan rumus kadar air yang dinyatakan dalam bentuk persentase. Pengujian yang telah dilakukan memperoleh hasil pengukuran kadar air tertinggi pada sampel PS3 sebesar 13,32% dan PS4 dengan kadar air yang paling rendah sejumlah 11,32%. Uji nitrit menghasilkan sampel yang memiliki nilai pengukuran paling tinggi dari sampel PS1 dengan berat akhir 15,9262 gram, dan PS4 yang memiliki berat akhir paling rendah dengan berat 14,6056 gram.
The Role of Sentinel Node Biopsy in the Era of Adjuvant Therapy for Melanoma
Authors: Brancaccio Gabriella , Briatico Giulia , Scharf Camila , Colella Giuseppe , Docimo Giovanni , Docimo Ludovico , Faenza Mario , Iovino Francesco , Tolone Salvatore , Napolitano Stefania , Troiani Teresa , Ronchi Andrea , Franco Renato , Argenziano Giuseppe
Published: February 2024

Sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) is a surgical procedure aimed to detect nodal metastases in patients with clinically occult disease. Since the advent of new systemic therapies, its role in melanoma has been extensively debated over the last years. In this article, three possible scenarios are discussed, considering the SLNB impact on the management of melanoma patients. First, pT1b and pT2a patients with negative SLNB (stages IA and IB) and those with positive SLNB (stage IIIA) would all not benefit from adjuvant treatment. Therefore, SLNB might be avoided in these categories of patients. Second, in IIB and IIC, melanoma patients are already candidates for adjuvant treatment; therefore, SLNB in patients with T3b, T4a, or T4b melanoma would not change treatment decisions. On the other end of the spectrum, patients with pT2b and pT3a melanomas (clinical stage IIA) represent the only two groups whose management would be significantly affected by the SLNB status, being adjuvant therapy only indicated for SLN-positive patients. Further studies are needed to investigate which melanoma patient deserves SLNB.
Evaluation of Clinicopathological Features and Associated Conditions in Erythema Annulare Centrifugum: A Retrospective Observational Analysis of 63 Patients
Authors: Erduran Funda
Published: February 2024

Introduction: Erythema annulare centrifugum (EAC) is a rare reactive disease that typically presents as annular or polycyclic erythematous lesions. There are few studies about EAC in the literature; therefore, data on the pathogenesis of the disease are limited.
Objectives: We aimed to examine the demographic, clinical, pathological characteristics and associated conditions of the patients with EAC.
Methods: We analyzed records of the patients with EAC who admitted to our clinic in the last four years retrospectively.
Results: A total of 63 patients, 39 women and 24 men, were included in our study. The mean age of the patients was 47.8±11.2 years. The mean disease duration was 15.54±12 months. The trunk and thigh were the most commonly involved sites (49%, 33%). Associated conditions were identified in 52.3% of the patients. Infections (N = 16), malignancies (N = 6), rheumatic diseases (n=4) and drugs (n=4) were the most common precipitating factors respectively. The most common infections were superficial fungal infections and Helicobacter pylori infection. Histopathologically, 10 patients had deep type and 53 patients had superficial type EAC. We determined that the disease duration from the onset of the disease was longer (12.3 versus 16.2 months) and the number of attacks (1.2 versus 2.8 attacks) was higher in the superficial type when compared to the deep type (P = 0.042, P = 0.038).
Conclusions: In our study, infections, malignancies and rheumatic diseases were among the most common etiologic factors. We would also like to draw attention to Helicobacter pylori infection as a precipitating factor which may be a novel finding.
PERGESERAN STRUKTUR PENERJEMAHAN BAHASA MANDARIN-INDONESIA PADA TEKS BERITA DARING: KAJIAN SINTAKSIS
Authors: Simson Joy Kawijaya Ibra , Julina Julina , Rullah Adha T. Kasa
Published: February 2024

Judul penelitian ini adalah Pergeseran Struktur Penerjemahan Bahasa Mandarin-Indonesia pada Teks Berita Daring: Kajian Sintaksis. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mendeskripsikan pergeseran struktur sintaksis dalam penerjemahan Bahasa Mandarin-Indonesia pada teks berita daring, metode yang digunakan adalah metode deskriptif kualitatif. Data utama dalam penelitian ini adalah kalimat-kalimat dalam berita yang berasal dari situs web terkait, Pemerintah Konsulat Tiongkok. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa ada pergeseran struktur sintaksis yaitu, pergeseran struktur sintaksis secara gramatikal sebanyak 27, pergeseran kata ke frasa 6, pergeseran sintaksis struktur kelas kata 2, pergeseran frasa ke kata 1, pergeseran kata ke verba 1. Pergeseran struktur ini dapat mempengaruhi makna dan pemahaman kalimat, sehingga penting untuk memperhatikan konteks dan tata Bahasa dalam penerjemahan. Penelitian ini juga menunjukkan pentingnya penggunaan Bahasa yang tepat dan akurat dalam teks berita daring, terutama dalam konteks hubungan bilateral antara Tiongkok dan Indonesia yang semakin meningkat.
Blurring the Lines of Demarcation
Authors: Fullerton-Cooper Stephanie ,   Caribbean Philosophical Association
Published: February 2024

This paper seeks to challenge the “fixed line” between disciplines by exploring the interconnections of Sociology and Caribbean Literature. It highlights the Caribbean author as a social activist and policymaker whose aim is to agitate for improvement in various social conditions. The writings of three Caribbean authors—Erna Brodber of Jamaica, as well Frank McField and Roy Bodden of the Cayman Islands—are examined. Through their published and unpublished works, through their fiction and non-fiction, the interconnection between Sociology and Caribbean Literature is explored. Their writings become alternative narratives that address various sociological issues, as the writers are lauded for their social activism which gave a small community in Jamaica its history and which pleads for the youth and agitates for education in the Cayman Islands. These writers, some of whom are trained sociologists, use their training and knowledge in this field and their expertise in creative writing to demonstrate that the lines of demarcation between the disciplines are becoming increasingly blurred. The paper concludes that this fusing of the disciplines means Caribbean authors can be viewed as social activists and policymakers whose works posit new thoughts and present new possibilities to ailing Jamaica and Cayman societies.
Persepsi Siswa Teknik Permesinan Mengenai Kesehatan dan Keselamatan Kerja di Workshop Permesinan SMK Dhuafa Padang
Authors: Kifli Rafi Febrianto , Syahri Budi , Purwantono Purwantono , Efendi Fiki
Published: February 2024

This research aims to determine the perceptions of mechanical engineering students regarding occupational health and safety in the machinery workshop of SMK Dhuafa Padang. This research method uses this research using quantitative data. Based on this quantitative data, it will be possible to describe the perception of mechanical engineering students regarding occupational health and safety in the Dhuafa Padang Vocational School machining workshop. This research was conducted in January–February 2024 at SMK Dhuafa Padang. The total population is 60 students. The sampling technique used was a total sampling of 60 students. Based on the research results, it can be concluded that students' perceptions regarding occupational health and safety at the Dhuafa Padang Vocational School's Machinery Workshop on student health and safety indicators are 84%, so they are included in the Good category. Students' perceptions regarding occupational health and safety in the Dhuafa Padang Vocational School's Machinery Workshop on work environment health and safety indicators are 80.9%, so they are included in the Good category. Student Perceptions Regarding Occupational Health and Safety in the Machinery Workshop of SMK Dhuafa Padang on the tool health and safety indicators are 78.2%, so it is included in the fair category. Student Perceptions Regarding Occupational Health and Safety in the Machinery Workshop of SMK Dhuafa Padang on Material Health and Safety Indicators are 79.6%, so it is included in the fair category.
Dermatology Photo Quiz 3
Authors:   Professor & HOD, Dermatology department, Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Tamaka, Kolar, 563103, Karnataka, T S Rajashekar , K Suresh Kumar , B V Vaishnavi , P V Swathi , Y S Akshata , K Gunalakshmi , K Hanumanthayya
Published: February 2024

Leprosy has been prevalent in India for a very long time. To control the prevalence rate (PR) of leprosy in India, Government of India (GOI) launched “National Leprosy Control Programme (NLCP)” with Dapsone monotherapy in 1955. The PR in 1983 was 57/10000 population. In 1983 GOI launched “National Leprosy Eradication Programme (NLEP)” with "Multi Drug Treatment (MDT)”. PR came down to <1/10000 population in 2005. World Health Organization (WHO) declared leprosy was eliminated from India in 2005. Clinicians all over India are diagnosing leprosy cases and treating them. Multi Bacillary (MB) and Pauci Bacillary (PB) cases are commonly detected. Detection of new cases reminds us that transmission of leprosy is still active in the community. We are reporting a case of leprosy. Keywords: GOI, NLCP, NLEP, MDT, WHO, MB, PB
Effectiveness of Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Hospital Waste Management a mong House Keeping Employees
Authors:   Tutor, Sri Devaraj Urs College of Nursing, Tamaka, Kolar, 563103, Karnataka, India, Hepsiba Japamani , G Vijayalakshmi
Published: February 2024

Waste generated during medical procedures has a higher risk of infection when compared to other types of waste. Therefore, having a reliable and secure method of handling is very essential. Hospital waste has the potential to harm the environment and the general public's health. Hospital Waste management needs to be integrated into all healthcare services since it is crucial to preserving the health of the environment. Therefore, a study was done to find out the impact of Structured teaching programme on Housekeeping employees on hospital waste management at R.L.J. Hospital and Research Centre, Kolar, Karnataka. “A one-group, Quasi-experimental pre-test and post-test design” was used for the investigation. Eighty housekeeping employees were chosen using a simple random sampling technique with lottery method. Data was gathered using a structured knowledge questionnaire by conducting interview. Followed by that teaching programme was implemented. A post-test was carried out using the same instrument one week later. The study findings revealed that, majority (81.25%) of the housekeeping employees had inadequate knowledge, and only 17.5% of them had moderately adequate knowledge. “The pre-test mean knowledge score was 13.15 with a SD of 3.63, and the post-test mean knowledge score was 21.15 with a SD of 3.46, which was statistically significant at the 0.001 level”. The study result found that a “structured teaching programme” had improved the knowledge level among housekeeping employees, which benefited them in handling healthcare-related waste safely. Keywords: Effectiveness, Teaching Programme, Knowledge, Hospital Waste Management, Housekeeping employees
Recent Advances in Exercise Intervention for Athletes with Ankle Injury
Authors:   BPT Intern, Dept of Physiotherapy, Sri Devaraj Urs Academy of Higher Education and Research, Kolar, Karnataka, Ebin Shiji , Sarulatha Haridass
Published: February 2024

Ankle sprain reported among 16%-40% of all sports-related injuries and most common frequent lower limb injury among athletes. It is particularly prevalent in soccer, American football, and basketball. The most commonly injured ligament is the lateral ligaments especially anterior talofibular ligament and quite a large percentage of patients report persistent symptoms and experience recurrent injuries. To prevent injuries and instability around ankle joint, various interventions evidenced are immobilization, cryotherapy, compression, elevation, analgesics, bracing, foot orthosis, exercises, electrophysical methods, and surgical interventions. Among these therapies physical exercises and splints are highly recommended across levels of rehabilitation. PubMed was used for literature search and articles on randomized control trail, systematic reviews and meta-analysis between 2017 to 2022 were included. Articles on advanced physiotherapy management for ankle injuries were included. Results from reviewing 6 RCT reported progressive exercises training significantly improved flexibility, strength, endurance, agility and balance in the ankle complex. Exercise techniques targeting the ligaments, muscle and structures around ankle joint based on the clinical presentation can lead to improved ankle joint performance in individuals diagnosed with ankle instability. Keywords: Ankle injury, Ankle sprain, Exercise, Instablity
The Influence of Live Streaming, Store Badge, and Store Rating on Brand Image and Purchasing Decisions at Treera Indonesia Stores in the Shopee Platform
Authors:   Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Surabaya, Ramadhan Ricky , Halik Abdul ,   Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Surabaya, Prastiwi Estik Hari ,   Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Surabaya
Published: February 2024

With the advancement of technology and the increasing penetration of the internet, consumer behavior has undergone significant changes. According to data from Analytic Data Advertising, there has been a dramatic surge of 400% in e-commerce activities since March 2020, which correlates with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. This research aims to analyze the influence of live streaming, store badges, and store ratings on brand image and purchasing decisions, particularly in the context of online shopping, where consumer decisions are often based on digital information and virtual interactions. The population in this study consists of consumers of Treera Indonesia store. One hundred respondents were identified using purposive sampling techniques with criteria for high shopping intensity on the Shopee platform. Hypothesis testing in this research is conducted using the Structural Equation Model (SEM) based on Partial Least Square (PLS) approach. Based on the analysis of 7 hypotheses, it was found that 6 hypotheses were accepted, and 1 hypothesis was rejected. From these findings, it is concluded that live streaming, store bagde, store ratings and brand image has a significant positive influence on purchasing decisions. Additionally, store badges and store ratings have a significant positive influence on brand image. However, live streaming does not have a significant influence on brand image.
Sinergitas Mahasiswa KKN dan Masyarakat dalam Gerakan Olahraga Sehat pada Permainan Bola Voli (Studi Kasus RT 20 Kel. Sukarami, Kec. Sukarami, Kota Palembang)
Authors: Putra Sigit , Rama Danti Putri , Nur Aulia Tasya , Tri Irawan Bunga , Saputra M. Anugerah , Agustin Wina , Utpalasari Rih Laksmi
Published: February 2024

Tulisan ini bertujuan untuk menjelaskan bagaimana optimalisasi kemitraan mahasiswa KKN Universitas PGRI Palembang kelompok 30 dengan warga masyarakat RT 20 Kecamatan Sukarami dalam gerakan olahraga sehat pada permainan bola voli di RT 20 Kel. Sukarami, Kec. Sukarami, Kota Palembang. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan ABCD (Asset Based Community-driven Development) sebagai pendekatan dalam pemberdayaan aset dimiliki masyarakat, yaitu memili sumber daya manusia yang terampil dalam berolahraga voli dan memiliki waktu dan kesempatan untuk berolahraga bersama setelah masa pandemi covid-19. Hasil penelitian dalam pengabdian KKN yaitu pelaksanakan kegiatan olahraga sehat berdampak positif bagi warganya. Olahraga memiliki peran yang sangat penting dalam menunjang kesehatan tubuh. Dengan berolahraga, maka tubuh akan sehat dan bugar. Tidak hanya memberikan manfaat secara fisik, melakukan aktivitas olahraga juga dapat memberikan manfaat lain, baik secara mental maupun sosial. Itu sebabnya olahraga telah menjadi bagian integral dari kehidupan kita sehari-hari. Manfaatnya dalambermain bola voli dapat membentuk sikap tubuh yang baik meliputi anatomis, fisiologis, kesehatan dan kemampuan jasmani. Manfaatnya bagi rohani yaitu kejiwaan, kepribadian dan karakter akan tumbuh ke arah yang sesuai dengan tuntutan masyarakat, juga menciptakan lingkungan yang mempererat persaudaraan antar warga nya yang dilihat dari suku-suku yang ada di RT ini beragam dari suku Jawa, Palembang, Oki, Oku, Batak, Bugis dan lainnya yang menciptakan lingkungan yang damai, menciptakan solidaritas yang tinggi dengan sesama masyarakat dan mengutamakan hubungan antar sesama juga antar kelompok dengan sebuah ikatan nilai moral dan etika dalam bermasyarakat.
Sosialisasi Pengawasan Partisipatif Pada Pemilu 2024 Di SMK Pembangunan Bandung Barat Kecamatan Cipongkor
Authors: Febriyanti Fitri , Herlina Herlina , Andhika Putra Rizka
Published: February 2024

Pelaksanaan pengawasan pemilu yang demokratis, tentu tidak hanya dilaksanakan secara mutlak oleh Badan Pengawas Pemilu, pemilu demokratis membutuhkan peran partisipasi masyarakat pada semua proses tahapan penyelenggaraan pemilu, termasuk peran partisipasi masyarakat dalam pengawasan pelaksanaan pemilu itu sendiri. Kegiatan sosialisasi pada masyarakat ini dilakukan dengan tujuan membangun sinergi dengan para tokoh stakeholder (tokoh masyarakat, tokoh agama, tokoh pemuda, ormas, mahasiswa, dan pemilih pemula), termasuk mendorong kesadaran masyarakat untuk bersama mengawasi segenap proses yang ada, mengerti dan memahami pentingnya pengawasan partisipatif pada pemilu 2024 di SMK Pembangunan Bandung Barat Kecamatan Cipongkor Kabupaten Bandung Barat. Solusi dari terjadinya pelanggaran pemilu adalah dengan adanya pengawasan partisipatif, maka akan dapat membantu dan meringankan tugas lembaga pengawas dalam mengawal peserta demokrasi yang berlangsung, hal ini dilakukan demi terwujudnya pemilu yang jujur, adil, bersih dan berintegritas dari segi proses maupun hasil akhirnya.
Sosialisasi Penyelesaian Tindak Pidana Berdasarkan Keadilan Restoratif di Desa Werwaru
Authors: Wessy Yeheskel , Sugiarto Sigit , Suherman Dian Rubiana , Sony Edy , Sairiltiata Sefanya
Published: February 2024

Pelaksanaan sosialisasi penyelesaian tindak pidana berdasarkan keadilan restoratif merupakan salah satu bentuk pengabdian kepada masyarakat yang dilakukan oleh dosen dan mahasiswa PSDKU Universitas Pattimura dalam melaksanakan Tridharma Perguruan Tinggi. Pelaksanaan sosialisasi ini merupakan inisiatif dari mahasiswa Kuliah Kerja Nyata (KKN) di Desa Werwaru karena melihat masih kurangnya pengetahuan masyarakat mengenai keadilan restoratif dalam menyelesaikan tindak pidana. Sosialisasi ini bertujuan untuk memberikan pemahaman yang mendalam kepada masyarakat Desa Werwaru mengenai penyelesaian tindak pidana berdasarkan keadilan restoratif. Kegiatan sosialisasi ini dilaksanakan di Desa Werwaru pada hari Rabu, 13 September 2023 dan diikuti oleh 17 peserta yang terdiri atas mahasiswa, warga, guru, perangkat desa, dan tokoh adat. Hasil survei menunjukkan bahwa seluruh peserta memahami dengan baik materi yang telah disampaikan oleh pemateri.
Ausschreibung: Stipendium des LIBREAS-Vereins für die Teilnahme an den Open-Access-Tagen 2023 (Berlin, 27.-29.09.2023)
Authors: Schuldt Karsten
Published: February 2024

Der LIBREAS-Verein fördert die bibliotheks- und informationswissenschaftliche Kommunikation im DACH-Raum.
Call for Networking: Einladung zur Vernetzung und Austausch zum Thema Dekolonialisierung und Antirassismus in wissenschaftlichen Bibliotheken
Authors:   LIBREAS
Published: February 2024

Von:  Netzwerk zu Dekolonialisierung von wissenschaftlichen Bibliotheken im DACH-Raum  Der LIBREAS-Schwerpunkt „Dekolonisierung“ hat einen Nerv getroffen, der viele Akteur_innen umtreibt — nun auch in wissenschaftlichen Bibliotheken.
Libraries4Future ruft auf zur Teilnahme an der Klima-Demonstration am 20.9.2019 und der Klima-Woche vom 21.–27.9.!
Authors: Kindling Maxi
Published: February 2024

Der Klimawandel und damit zusammenhängende Effekte stellen unsere Gesellschaft vor dringlichste und schwierige Aufgaben in Gegenwart und Zukunft. Wir alle sind gefordert, unseren Beitrag zu leisten. Bibliotheken müssen sich zum Schutz des Klimas als wichtige Akteurinnen in die Debatte und durch aktives Handeln einbringen!
Stipendium des LIBREAS-Vereins 2020: Spenden statt Stipendium
Authors: Schuldt Karsten
Published: February 2024

Der LIBREAS-Verein hatte auch für das Jahr 2020 ein Stipendium ausgeschrieben. Wie jedes Jahr wollten wir damit die Reise zu und die Teilnahme an Konferenzen oder Weiterbildungen unterstützen. (https://libreas.wordpress.com/2019/12/16/stipendium-des-libreas-vereins-ausschreibung-2020/) Und wunderbarer Weise erreichten uns auch spannende Bewerbungen. Allein sie wurden von den aktuellen Ereignissen überholt.
Call for Papers LIBREAS-Ausgabe 39, 2. Schwerpunkt “Dekolonisierung”
Authors: Kaden Ben
Published: February 2024

Antirassistisch und/oder dekolonial? Bibliotheken im Spannungsfeld antirassistischer und kritischer Auseinandersetzung mit dem eigenen kolonialen Erbe Tritt man in eine Gedächtniseinrichtung wie eine Bibliothek, ein Archiv oder ein Museum, betritt man einen vorgeprägten Raum. Wie und welche Inhalte dort gezeigt werden, ist das Ergebnis umfassender Entscheidungsketten.
The translation of images in Tang poetry in view of relevance translation theory: A case study of the pipa image in three English versions of Three Hundred Tang Poems
Authors: Cai Jinbao , Zheng Yuexin , Xu Jiacheng
Published: February 2024

Tang poetry is rich in images, and the pipa portrayed in Tang poetry mainly symbolizes compassion and melancholy, indifference and openness, and joy and resentment. With the approaches of case study and comparative analysis, the study built a framework of the relevance translation theory to compare the pipa images in three English versions of Three Hundred Tang Poems: The Jade Mountain: A Chinese Anthology (jointly translated by Witter Bynner and Kiang Kanghu), 300 Tang Poems: A New Translation (compiled by Xu Yuanchong, Lu Peixian and Wu Juntao) and English Translation of 320 Tang Poems (translated by Betty Tseng). Then, the contextual effects of pipa images in the three English versions are analyzed with the difference of the translators. The findings are conducive to enlightening translators' mindset of creating optimal context relevance for target readers and maintaining sustainable development of traditional Chinese culture.
Competencia investigativa en educación básica: un estudio sistemático de la literatura
Authors: Nontol Nontol Walter Jesús , Leyva Aguilar Nolberto Arnildo , Valdiviezo Villegas Gladyz Noemí
Published: February 2024

Para desenvolverse en el mundo actual, es preponderante el manejo de competencias del más alto nivel; entre ellas se encuentran las competencias de investigación, que permiten seguir desarrollando otras competencias; dichas competencias se generan como parte de la formación educativa a nivel básico como profesional. La presente investigación tiene como objetivo describir las competencias de investigación que se desarrollan en la persona en los procesos educativos de nivel básico. La metodología en la que se ha encausado, es la de tres pasos de las revisiones sistemáticas de literatura, iniciando con la planificación, continuando con la revisión exhaustiva de la literatura y finalmente con la elaboración y presentación del informe correspondiente. Como resultado se ha encontrado que las competencias investigativas se encuentran desarrolladas de forma más completa a nivel de formación profesional en el pre y posgrado, mientras que a nivel de educación básica aún son incipientes y se desarrollan en menor escala. Se puede concluir que a nivel de educación básica aún faltan el desarrollo de estrategias que permitan la formación adecuada de competencias investigativas, puesto que es el periodo más propicio para cimentar su formación y posterior desarrollo en otras etapas formativas.