bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Experiencia de la facilitación y tutoría en la pasantía interinstitucional en las Carreras de Psicología Clínica y Psicología, de la Universidad Abierta Para Adultos.
Authors: Cross Marte Evaleidi , Ramos Yngrid , Puentes Puentes Úrsula
Published: May 2024

Se presenta el análisis de una Experiencias de Facilitación y Tutoría docente en las Prácticas Profesionales (Pasantía), durante el trimestre abril-junio del año 2022. La práctica profesional es determinante para consolidar en los participantes las competencias logradas y demostrar los aprendizajes teóricos y prácticos adquiridos durante su formación. El objetivo de esta investigación fue sistematizar la experiencia, de la pasantía interinstitucional, de acuerdo a la percepción de los participantes. Se emplearon como métodos:  el análisis y síntesis, el estudio documental y la técnica de encuesta, en línea. En conclusión, se evidenció la satisfacción de los pasantes en cuanto al cumplimiento de sus expectativas y se fortalecieron las competencias profesionales declaradas en los planes de estudio, mediante el uso de estrategias metodológicas activas.
Analisis Tingkat Kepuasan Konsumen Dalam Menggunakan Layanan Pengiriman Barang Pada J&T Express Kabupaten Nias Barat
Authors: Gulo Elfan Selamat Putra , Baene Eduar , Lahagu Palindungan , Mendrofa Martha Surya Dinata
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui analisis tingkat kepuasan konsumen dalam menggunakan layanan pengiriman barang pada J&T Express Kabupaten Nias Barat. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif dengan pendekatan kualitatif dengan objek penelitian J&T Express Kabupaten Nias Barat. Sumber data diambil dari dokumentasi, hasil wawancara dan hasil observasi. Dalam penelitian ini, wawancara dengan berbagai pertanyaan tentang topik penelitian dilakukan secara langsung. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa konsumen kurang puas dalam pelayanan yang diberikan J&T Express Nias Barat dalam hal jasa pengiriman dan pengantaran barang ke alamat konsumen langsung, dimana banyak konsumen melakukan complain baik itu keterlambatan pengiriman barang, kerusakan barang, kurir melakukan pembatalan barang secara sepihak maupun kesalahan pengiriman itu menjadi bahan evaluasi bagi jasa J&T sendiri supaya pelayanan yang diberikan kepada konsumen lebih baik lagi.
Analisis Kepemimpinan Yang Inovatif Dalam Membentuk Budaya Organisasi Untuk Meningkatkan Kinerja Pegawai di Dinas Perumahan Rakyat Dan Kawasan Permukiman Kabupaten Nias Utara
Authors: Zega Muliana , Waruwu Sukaaro , Halawa Odaligoziduhu , Buulolo Nanny Artatina
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menyelidiki peran kepemimpinan inovatif dalam membentuk budaya organisasi dan dampaknya terhadap peningkatan kinerja di Dinas Perumahan Rakyat dan Kawasan Permukiman Kabupaten Nias Utara. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi kasus untuk mendapatkan pemahaman yang mendalam tentang praktik kepemimpinan inovatif dan budaya organisasi di lingkungan tersebut. Data dikumpulkan melalui wawancara, observasi, dan analisis dokumen. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa kepemimpinan inovatif memiliki peran signifikan dalam membentuk budaya organisasi yang mendukung peningkatan kinerja. Kepemimpinan yang inovatif ditandai oleh kemampuan untuk merangsang kreativitas dan inovasi di antara anggota organisasi, mendukung pengambilan risiko yang terukur, serta memfasilitasi proses adaptasi terhadap perubahan lingkungan. Budaya organisasi yang muncul dari kepemimpinan inovatif cenderung mempromosikan kolaborasi, pembelajaran berkelanjutan, dan orientasi pada hasil. Temuan penelitian ini memberikan wawasan tentang faktor-faktor penghambat dan pendukung dalam implementasi kepemimpinan inovatif dan pembentukan budaya organisasi yang berorientasi kinerja. Implikasi manajerial dari penelitian ini dapat memberikan panduan bagi pimpinan organisasi untuk meningkatkan efektivitas kepemimpinan inovatif dan memperkuat budaya organisasi yang mendukung pencapaian tujuan kinerja.
BIOLOGICAL CONTROL OF COFFEE LEAF RUST PATHOGEN, HEMILEIA VASTATRIX BERKELEY AND BROOME USING BACILLUS SUBTILIS AND PSEUDOMONAS FLUORESCENS
Authors:   Central Coffee Research Institute, Coffee Research Station – 577 117, Chikmagalur, Karnataka, India., Daivasikamani S , Rajanaika Rajanaika ,   Department of Applied Botany, Kuvempu University, Shankaraghatta – 577 451, Shimoga, Karnataka, India.
Published: May 2024

ABSTRACT Bacterial antagonists isolated from coffee rhizosphere soils were evaluated at different concentrations alone and in combination against Hemileia vastatrix, the causal organism of leaf rust disease of coffee under in vitro and in vivo conditions. Under in vitro conditions, the rhizobacterium, Bacillus subtilis inhibited the growth of urediospores to an extent of 68.20% at a test dosage of 1 x 109 cfu ml-1 followed by Pseudomonas fluorescens to an extent of 64.50% at the same test dose. Combination of P. fluorescens and B. subtilis at 1 x 108 cfu ml-1 inhibited the growth of urediospores of the CLR pathogen to an extent of 61.46%. The natural inhibition of germination in the check treatment was 37.79%. Among fungicides used for comparison, the percent inhibition over control was maximum in Bayleton (89.03%) followed by Bordeaux mixture (80.64%). Under in vivo conditions, during the period of season-I, maximum reduction in disease index was recorded in treatment with Bayleton (71.84%) followed by Bordeaux mixture (53.37%). Among the bioagents, B. subtilis recorded maximum disease reduction (42.98%) at a test dosage of 1 x 109 cfu ml-1 followed by P. fluorescens (33.65 %) at the same test dose. P. fluorescens and B. subtilis in combination at 1 x 108 cfu ml-1 reduced the disease incidence to an extent of 26.45%. The season-II (post-monsoon period) has recorded less disease reduction compared to season-I (pre-monsoon period).
Quality of life in men after total cystoprostatectomy: Perceptions of Tunisian patients
Authors: Ben Hassine Asma , Souli Intissar , Braiki Raoua , Chouigui Rabeb , Amira Abbessi , Laaroussi Hatem , Mejri Boutheina , Ladib Mohamed , Hidoussi Adnen
Published: May 2024

Introduction: Total cystoprostatectomy (TCP) causes many changes in the postoperative quality of life leading to psychological, physical, social and sexual repercussions that are difficult to manage. This study aims to describe the postoperative quality of life of elderly Tunisian men who had a TCP as a result of a bladder cancer. Methods: A descriptive quantitative study was conducted with 40 cystoprostatectomized men. Data collection tools were the Stoma-quality of life (QOL) questionnaire of Prieto, Thorsen, and Juul (2005) translated and validated to the Arabic language, and the Arabic version of the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF5) questionnaire validated by Shamloul, Ghanem and Abou-Zeid (2004). Results: 77.5% of participants had a very low quality-of-life score. All dimensions of quality of life—body image, physical, psychological, family and social life, and sexuality—were affected. In addition, all participants have suffered from severe sexual impotence after surgery. Conclusion: Counselling pre and postoperatively needed to facilitate the postoperative transition and ensure a better quality of life related to the health of men with bladder cancer. Key words: bladder cancer, total cystoprostatectomy, quality of life, nursing
Precepting in critical care: Building the future of critical care nursing
Authors: House-Kokan Michelle , Kalan Simmie
Published: May 2024

Precepting new graduate nurses and experienced nurses new to the critical care specialty is vital to supporting the growth and development of the critical care nursing profession. However, in today’s healthcare and social climates, together with the ongoing global shortage of nurses, preceptors often have little preparation or support for this crucial role. This article is the first in a series that aims to support new and experienced critical care nurse preceptors as they guide those who will be the future of critical care nursing. Keywords: clinical education, preceptor, precepting, teaching and learning
Chlorhexidine (di)gluconate locking device for central line infection prevention in intensive care unit patients: A multi-unit, pilot randomized controlled trial
Authors: Pook Makena , Zamir Nasim , McDonald Ellen , Fox-Robichaud Alison
Published: May 2024

Purpose: Intensive care unit (ICU) patients are at risk for central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) with significant attributable mortality and increased hospital length of stay, readmissions, and costs. Chlorhexidine (di)gluconate (CHG) is used as a disinfectant for central line insertion; however, the feasibility and efficacy of using CHG as a locking solution is unknown. Methods: Patients with a central venous access device (CVAD) in situ were randomized to standard care or a CHG lock solution (CHGLS) within 72 hours of ICU admission. The CHG solution was instilled in the lumen of venous catheters not actively infusing. CVAD blood cultures were taken at baseline and every 48 hours. The primary outcome was feasibility including recruitment rate, consent rate, protocol adherence, and staff uptake. Secondary outcomes included CVAD colonization, bacteraemia, and clinical endpoints. Results: Of 3,848 patients screened, 122 were eligible for the study and consent was obtained from 82.0% of the patients or substitute decision makers approached. Fifty participants were allocated to each group. Tracking logs indicated that the CHGLS was used per protocol 408 times. Most nurses felt comfortable using the CHGLS. The proportion of central line colonization was significantly higher in the standard care group with 40 (29%) versus 26 (18.7%) in the CHGLS group (P = .009). Conclusions: Using a device that delivers CHG into CVADs was feasible in the ICU. Findings from this trial will inform a full-scale randomized controlled trial and provide preliminary data on the effectiveness of CHGLS. Trial Registration: ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier NCT03309137, registered on October 13, 2017
The Dignity of Truth: Arendt on Lying and Truth-Telling in Politics
Authors: Ding Samuel ,   Canadian Society for Continental Philosophy
Published: May 2024

In “History of the Lie: Prolegomena,” Derrida criticizes Arendt’s commitment to the “great resiliency” of factual truth against all lies in her essay “Truth and Politics,” claiming that she reintroduces a teleological account of history that clashes with her anti-totalitarian and anti-systematic thinking. By focussing on her understanding of truth-telling as action, this article shows that Arendt does not turn truth into a permanently stable ground for politics. Instead, Arendt’s theory of self-deception constitutes a lie capable of ending all truth. Set in opposition to the nihilism of self-deception, Arendt understands truth-telling as an exemplary act that preserves the possibility of truthfulness and future actions.
Révéler une autre domination acosmique: La critique arendtienne du libéralisme
Authors: Bernard Milan ,   Canadian Society for Continental Philosophy
Published: May 2024

Hannah Arendt is famous for her influential and innovative analysis of totalitarianism. However, her thinking on political systems and ideologies is far from limited to this theorization. Arendt also criti-cizes modern liberalism and its ideological framework. Indeed, Arendt’s thought reveals many of the political consequences of world-lessness, the loss of the world in contemporary times, particularly in terms of a sense of disempowerment and the advent of a technical vision of politics. This article looks at the political effects of world-lessness, exploring the emerging opposition between liberal post-politics and conservative hyper-politics. This critique of Arendt’s thought can help us better understand the issues and questions raised by liberalism.
Composition for Voices: Jean-Luc Nancy’s Musical Subject
Authors: Lindberg Susanna ,   Canadian Society for Continental Philosophy
Published: May 2024

This article presents Jean-Luc Nancy’s ideas of music in relation to being singular plural. Nancy elaborates on the themes of sharing of voices and of resonance in several texts, and he relates resonance specifically to sound, voice, and music. Although in other contexts Nancy thinks that the question of the subject belongs to the past, he maintains the question of the subject in the context of sonority. We will see that this subject is not only the subject of sensation but more precisely the musical subject. Finally, we will see how musical themes help him deconstruct the idea of community on individual, dialogic, and collective levels. Nancy opposes his idea of musical community to the total musical community that characterizes Romanticism. In the end, he objects to all forms of formatting in genres and invites to open, active, and inventive forms of listening all sounds that resonate in the world.
Word, Sense, Freedom: Patočka and Nancy on the Way Beyond Onto-Theology
Authors: Evink Eddo ,   Canadian Society for Continental Philosophy
Published: May 2024

This article compares two currents of thought that are in search of a philosophy beyond onto-theology: the differential ontology of Jean-Luc Nancy and the asubjective hermeneutical phenomenology of Jan Patočka. Both claim that the demise of traditional metaphysics culminates in a new understanding of the “world.” Their reflections on the primacy of the world, on freedom, and on meaning which exceeds rational understanding show remarkable similarities. The discussion of their differences results in a few critical remarks concerning ideas of Nancy.
Les quatre points cardinaux du champ phénoménologique français contemporain
Authors: Jean Grégori ,   Canadian Society for Continental Philosophy
Published: May 2024

After a period of relative exhaustion, French phenomenology has experienced a powerful revival in the last ten years, with the emer-gence of a “cosmological” paradigm in phenomenology. While this situation is obviously to be welcomed, it also presents contemporary phenomenologists with the challenge of acquiring a compass that will enable them to find their bearings in this rapidly reconfiguring philosophical landscape, and according to principles that still partly elude those who are committed to them. In so doing, the aim of this study is twofold: firstly, to put forward a series of hypotheses as to the way in which it is being structured - and thus to elaborate a typology of contemporary French phenomenologies; and secondly, to attempt to determine the stakes and also the presuppositions of this new philosophical “deal” which, perhaps, remains transitory and, as such, rich in a future that, for the time being, it is only possible to presage.
Speculative Phenomenology: Reexamining the Relation Between Phenomenology and Speculative Realism
Authors: Dalton Drew M. ,   Canadian Society for Continental Philosophy
Published: May 2024

Much has been made of the so-called “speculative turn” in contemporary philosophy. For some, this turn marks the “end of phenomenology” and the dawn of a new empiricism in European philosophy. For others, it amounts to nothing more than a renewal of the straw-person accusation of psychologism against phenomenology. In truth, it is neither. Instead, this article argues that while at times mutually critical of one another, speculative materialism and phenomenology are best understood as parallel projects with shared trajectories and aims, common concerns, and even comparable methods. The bene􀏔it of reading these two apparently divergent camps as parallel projects is that it allows phenomenology to understand the diversity of its own history anew and, in light of this, to draw from speculative realism as a resource for rethinking its objectives and methods in its pursuit of a robust post-Kantian realism.
Konsep Pendidikan Akhlak Menurut Buya Hamka
Authors: Susanti Salamah Eka
Published: May 2024

This research aims to explore moral education from Buya Hamka's perspective and understand the methods used in character development. The method employed is qualitative, specifically library research. The findings suggest that education, according to Buya Hamka, involves inner behavior that can change; thus, when based on religious principles, it leads to good behavior, and vice versa. In the process of character development, parents and educators can utilize methods such as understanding, habituation (ta'widiyah), exemplification (uswatun hasanah), advice (mau’izhah al-hasanah), and storytelling (qishah).
Pelaksanaan Senam Hamil Dengan Gym Ball Di Desa Padang Pelawi Kecamatan Sukaraja
Authors: Herlinda Herlinda , Widyaningsih Sari , Zainal Erli , Oktaviani Vina , Aprilia Widia , Sari Erna
Published: May 2024

The purpose of this counseling is to increase the knowledge of mothers who have toddlers about the importance of pregnancy exercise. The method used in this service is counseling and practice carried out in Padang Pelawi Village, Sukaraja District, Seluma Regency. The result of this training and counseling is that the participating mothers increase their knowledge about pregnancy exercise and the importance of exercise for pregnant women as a mother's physical and mental preparation in facing the labor process. Pregnant women can do the exercises themselves at home and teach the community later.
The Effect of Unethical practices in Pharmaceutical Personal Selling on Physicians Prescription Decision: A Comparative Analysis based on Medical Representatives’ and Physicians’ Perspectives
Authors: Sh. M. Fakhre Alam Siddiqui  , Danish Ahmed Siddiqui
Published: May 2024

Malpractices in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in Pakistan, are lamentably prevalent, as they involve the deployment of unethical marketing techniques aimed at persuading physicians to prescribe their medicines. The primary objective of this research is to uncover the ethically questionable aspects of personal selling practices in the Pakistani pharmaceutical sector. Data was gathered through the utilization of adopted questionnaires from a total of 391 MRs and physicians who are employed in the bustling city of Karachi. The hypotheses were tested using PLS Path Modelling (CFA) and Multi Group Analysis (MGA). The findings suggest that the choice to prescribe the medication could be influenced by certain unethical practices observed in the personal selling process. The MGA findings also highlight the impact of disparaging remarks about competitors on physicians' decision-making within their group. Additionally, providing incentives has been found to significantly influence the decisions of physicians in the MRs group. Furthermore, physicians have a greater understanding of the impact of making disparaging remarks about competitors compared to MRs. Similarly, MRs are more conscious of the effects of providing incentives than physicians. In addition, this study found that there is a notable distinction in the impact of certain unethical practices on the prescribing decisions of medical representatives and physicians. The findings may not be universally applicable, for the intricacies of the topic matter are manifold. Identifying dimensions of unethical practices and their drivers can potentially aid PI stakeholders in mitigating their impact, enhancing professional awareness, and elevating public image. This study, a rarity indeed, examines the perspectives of multiple players on malpractices sub-dimensions.
MTB-MLE Curriculum: An Evaluative Study on Language Transitioning Design for Basic Education
Authors:   UM DIGOS College Philippines, Niña Angelie G. Daño, , Edgen Bea M Custodio, ,   UM DIGOS College Philippines, Tessie G., PhD Miralles, ,   UM DIGOS College Philippines
Published: May 2024

The purpose of this phenomenological study was to elicit teachers' lived experiences of teaching Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education (MTB-MLE) in the primary grades. It sought to evaluate the MTB-MLE program in Dawis Elementary School in Digos City, Philippines particularly in its effects in the curriculum, instruction, and assessment, the effect of the transition from mother tongue to English language, and how teachers address the challenges they encountered in the implementation of MTB-MLE. In-depth interview (IDI) was conducted to the participants who handled learners from diverse tribes. Eight (8) significant themes emerged from the effects of MTB-MLE in terms of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment divided into two categories: success and struggles. For the success: Easy Understanding of Concepts and Enhancement of Students’ Engagement surfaced as themes. For the struggles: Linguistic Problems, Transition Challenges, Construction of non-standardized test, Inadequate Instructional Materials, Teacher Training Difficulty, and No Codified Dialects cropped up. Four (4) significant themes emerged in the transition from Mother Tongue to English Language to the learners: lexical problems, lack of instructional materials, translation difficulties, and comprehension difficulties. Five (5) themes in terms of the strategies that teachers address during the transition from Mother Tongue to English language appeared: Translation of target language to mother tongue, Utilization of Multilingual Resources, Utilization of technological aids, Use of scaffolding and bridging in instruction, and enhancing and optimizing the learning experience of students. The study's findings shed light for evaluating the MTB-MLE curriculum. School administrators may find this study to be helpful in providing insights for enhancing the MTB-MLE curriculum. Likewise, results of the study may provide incisive contributions to the ongoing discourse on MTB-MLE.
“Wattymania": Wattpad Readers’ Perspective on Wattpad's Role in Their Lives
Authors:   UM DIGOS College Philippines, Grabielle Nidar Angela , Monteza, PhD Ana Mae M. ,   UM DIGOS College Philippines
Published: May 2024

Wattpad thrives in the Philippines, boasting over 5 million usersThis study explored the implications of reading Wattpad stories among readers at UM Digos College. The study used a phenomenological descriptive research design and Colaizzi’s method of thematic analysis to explore the perceptions of readers regarding the reasons, motivations, and roles of Wattpad in their lives. The study found that there are seven emergent themes: enjoyment and satisfaction, life's inspiration, satisfying curiosity, providing excitement, developing empathy, convenience reading, and life lessons as participants reasons for reading Wattpad stories. It was also reported that the impact of the characters, relatable stories and scenes, emotional appeal, and being influenced by friends and family were reasons for people to engage themselves more in continuing to read Wattpad stories. Furthermore, the study also showed that they perceive Wattpad as a source of providing moral lessons, motivation to write, providing comfort, emotional awareness, being influential to living, grammatical awareness, and stress relieving. The study's findings suggest using Wattpad-like content to enhance learning and guide students towards responsible reading habits. Further, school stakeholders can integrate Wattpad stories as contemporary literary text subject in language courses.
Estrategias administrativas, financieras y de control en Ecuador, Colombia, México y Perú: impulsando el empoderamiento femenino en las Pymes
Authors: Ordoñez Parra Yanice Licenia , Rosales Namicela Mónica Briggith , López Castillo John Edwin , Mendoza Ibarra José Fredman , Yangali Vicente Judith Soledad , Hinojosa Cruz Adriana Verónica , Varón Triana Nubia , Rubio Rodríguez Gustavo Adolfo
Published: May 2024

PRÓLOGO Es un privilegio presentar este manuscrito que profundiza un tema fundamen- tal en el panorama empresarial actual: el empoderamiento de las mujeres en las pequeñas y medianas empresas (PYMES), con un énfasis particular en el sector artesanal en Ecuador, Colombia, México y Perú. En un contexto mundial, en el que la igualdad de género y la inclusión se reconocen cada vez más como catalizadores del progreso económico y social, este trabajo académico surge como una contribución notable para comprender y abogar por la participación activa de las mujeres en el ámbito empresarial. A través de un examen meticuloso, los autores de esta obra, que son especia- listas en los campos de la gestión y las finanzas, analizan la intrincada dinámica asociada a la administración de empresas dirigida por mujeres en las pymes. Cada capítulo, que abarca desde las estrategias de gestión hasta las consi- deraciones financieras y reglamentarias, ofrece una visión profunda y perspi- caz de los obstáculos y las perspectivas a las que se enfrentan las mujeres emprendedoras en la industria artesanal. El manuscrito está organizado en tres secciones que abordan varias facetas del tema: los enfoques gerenciales, la administración financiera y las estrategias regulatorias educativas de control interno. Estas secciones, respaldadas por una investigación rigurosa y metodologías pioneras, proporcionan una base sólida para comprender la complejidad de este tema multifacético. Además de su importancia académica, este manuscrito posee la capacidad de ejercer una influencia notable en los protocolos empresariales y las medidas gubernamentales diseñadas para fomentar la paridad de género y un creci- miento económico integral. Al proporcionar perspectivas fundamentales y sugerencias pragmáticas, se convierte en un recurso inestimable para acadé- micos, profesionales y responsables políticos dedicados a construir un futuro más justo y próspero. Esencialmente, este manuscrito sirve como testimonio de la dedicación perpe- tua de los sectores académico y empresarial a la promoción de la igualdad de perspectivas y el empoderamiento de las mujeres en el ámbito comercial. Se cree firmemente que las reflexiones y descubrimientos presentados contribui- rán de manera sustancial al progreso de dicha causa. PhD. Mónica Lorena Sánchez Limón Doctora en Ciencias Administrativas por la UNAM. Profesora Titular e Investigadora de la Universidad Autónoma de Tamaulipas Vicepresidenta de Comités de la Academia Nacional de Ciencias Administrativas (ACACIA)
On the Phenomenological Reality of Monsters
Authors: McCarty Richard
Published: May 2024

This article suggests that monster studies can benefit from a phenomenological approach. Namely, phenomenology provides a method for scholars to examine monster narratives as they are reported by experiencers, and then, to investigate what religious and moral frameworks might emerge from those reports. So, too, a phenomenological method can serve to challenge any social or academic attitudes that marginalize monster narratives (or beliefs in monsters) as nonserious. To that end, this article will neither reduce the subject of the monster as an illusional psychological experience, nor will it defer to the representational mode of monster studies that reads the monster as symbolic of a cultural crisis or condition. Rather, by approaching monster narratives phenomenologically, the subject of monsters can be analyzed to identify meaningful religious frameworks that emerge from monster encounters (and beliefs about monsters)—and, to interrogate why, or in what ways, monster narratives are treated less seriously than other religious subjects, especially when monster experiences are coded as paranormal events.
Peningkatan Berpikir Kritis Siswa Dengan Model Pembelajaran Problem Based Learning
Authors: Weni Meriyanti
Published: May 2024

The purpose of this study was (1) to find out the application of the problem-based Learning Learning model to improve critical thinking skills and (2) to find out the improvement of student critical thinking skills through the application of the problem-based learning model to improve students thinking skills critical of class X IPS SMA PGRI Swasthika Lewolebe. This type of research was classroom action research (PTK), intended to improve classroom learning. The subjects of this study were students of grade X IPS SMA PGRI Swasthika Lewoleba, with 24 students. The method used in this study was a test. The research data were analyzed using quantitative analysis data. The study results can conclude that problem-based learning models can increase students' critical thinking skills at SMA PGRI Swasthika Lewoleba. Think can be proven by improving student learning outcomes in each cycle; it was very good, with a percentage of 29.16 % in the category good; in the first cycle, the rate increased to 37.5% in the good category, and in the second cycle it was very good with a percentage of 95.8% in the very good category. These results have achieved the success criteria set by the researcher, namely 80% above KKM 75.
Seepage handling using secant pile as a solution to replace curtain grouting and dam stability evaluation to optimize work on the Margatiga Dam construction project
Authors: Sidik Ahmad
Published: May 2024

Based on the results of a soil investigation using the bore log method carried out by the Consultant, it was found that the foundations of the spillway building and intake building are in a geological condition that is composed predominantly of sand and porous deposits or easily absorbs water, as well as rocks with the characteristics of fine tuff rock, indicating that the foundation The building is prone to seepage. The seepage treatment contained in the contract is the curtain grouting method 20 meters deep with a distance of 2 meters between points. It is necessary to carry out trial grouting in 3 location zones to be sure. Therefore, it is necessary to analyze the secant pile design. In the work on filling the dam body on the left and right sides, a review needs to be carried out to optimize the implementation of the work because it has a safety factor that is too high than the required safety factor. Secant pile design planning and cross-section evaluation calculations use software to help calculate seepage and stability analysis. Based on the results of modeling analysis calculations and evaluation of cost and implementation time calculations that meet the criteria, it is recommended to handle seepage using secant piles, namely with dimensions of 80 cm, overlap of 15 cm and a depth of up to -10 elevation and recommendations for the cross-section of the dam body, namely by modifying the slope of the section.
Analisa Keberlanjutan (Sustainability) Usaha Industri Rotan dengan Menerapkan Good Corporate Governance
Authors: Nurfitriana Annisa
Published: May 2024

Perkembangan usaha yang meningkat menyebabkan semakin tinggi aktivitas bisnis perusahaan. Hal tersebut menjadikan banyak pihak terlibat termasuk lingkungan di dalam lingkaran bisnis. Kesadaran SDM yang kurang menjadi permasalahan tersendiri bagi keberlangsungan (sustainability) usaha. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui keberlangsungan (sustainability) usaha industri rotan dengan menerapkan GCG. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif verifikatif. UMKM rotan yang terletak di Kabupaten Cirebon sebanyak 250 perusahaan dijadikan sebagai populasi. Jumlah UMKM yang dijadikan sebagai sampel pada penelitiann ini sebanyak 31 perusahaan rotan. Jumlah tersebut diperoleh dari hasil seleksi purposive sampling. Uji t digunakan untuk menguji hipotesis. Data dikumpulkan melalui survei dan analisis statistik dilakukan untuk mengidentifikasi hubungan antara penerapan GCG dan keberlangsungan usaha industri rotan. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa keberlangsungan (sustainability) usaha akan semakin meningkat ketika penerapan GCGnya juga meningkat. Penerapan GCG dapat membantu mengatasi permasalahan yang dihadapi oleh UMKM rotan, seperti masalah pemasaran, pembiayaan, SDM, sumber daya alam, dan teknologi. Dalam konteks ekonomi, penerapan GCG dapat meningkatkan perolehan laba dan pertumbuhan usaha. Dalam aspek sosial, penerapan GCG dapat berkontribusi pada peningkatan keterampilan dan kualitas SDM yang terlibat dalam industri rotan. Sementara itu, dalam aspek lingkungan, penerapan GCG dapat mendorong praktik berkelanjutan dalam pengelolaan sumber daya alam. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa penerapan Good Corporate Governance (GCG) berperan penting dalam meningkatkan keberlangsungan (sustainability) usaha industri rotan. Dengan menerapkan GCG, UMKM rotan dapat menghadapi tantangan dan mengoptimalkan potensi mereka dalam mengembangkan usaha. Penelitian ini memberikan wawasan penting bagi pemangku kepentingan dalam memahami pentingnya GCG dalam mendukung keberlangsungan usaha industri rotan.
Assessing the Influence of Cost on the Implementation of Tetfund Projects in Selected Public Universities in Nigeria
Authors:   Civil Engineering Department, Kampala International University, Uganda, Oluwaseun Ejiofor Nnadi Ezekiel , Oghenetega John Omerhi, ,   Enugu State University of Science and Technology Business School, Enugu
Published: May 2024

The Academic Staff Union of University (ASUU) strike in Nigeria has highlighted the need for improved funding options for public institutions, particularly in the education sector. A study on TETFUND projects in the Southeast found that project success and cost performance are crucial for building projects. The study used a census technique, questionnaires, and content validity to confirm the instrument's inclusivity and relevance to strategic leadership and project management sustainability. The study reveals that the cost of every project is important, regardless of funding, and that cost availability has hindered any TETfund project at State universities in South-East, Nigeria.The majority of respondents strongly agreed that cost determines whether a TETfund project is completed with or without a supervisor, and that cost gives contractors more chance of income during the TETfund project period. Furthermore, the cost of the project motivates workers to complete it within an appropriate period. The analysis shows that TETfund cost has a positive effect on the completion rate of projects across State Universities in SouthEast, Nigeria, with an average mean value of 3.65>3.00. The test of hypotheses showed that TETfund cost has no significant positive effect on the completion rate of projects across State Universities in South-East, Nigeria. The results showed that the model in this table has a statistically significant positive effect, and the alternate conclusion is accepted, as TETfund cost had a significant positive effect on the completion rate of the project across State Universities.
Evaluation of Subchronic toxicity and phytochemical analysis of aqueous extract of Ocimum suave (Lamiciae)
Authors:   School of Pharmacy, Western Campus, Kampala International University, Uganda, Mutindi Kioko Lucy
Published: May 2024

Evaluation of phytochemical content, acute and sub-chronic toxicity of the aqueous leaf extract of Ocimum suave in Wistar rats was carried out. Experimental rats were administered extracts daily for 31days at dose levels of 200, 400 and 800 mg/kg. Acute toxicity and phytochemical screening of aqueous leaf extract were done according to method of Lorke’s Trease and Evans. Biochemical analysis was equally done at the end of the administration of extracts using standard methods. At the end of the study, animals were sacrificed and blood samples taken for biochemical assay. The LD50 was found to be greater than 10,000 mg/kg body weight. Results showed the presence of most phytochemicals tested for. The aqueous extract caused a decrease in ALT activity but AST and CK activities were higher in the treated groups in a dose dependent manner relative to the control. The aqueous leaf extract of Ocimum suave affected mean cell volume, mean cell hemoglobin and mean cell hemoglobin concentration. The aqueous leaf extract caused mean body weight gain, but decrease in relative organ weight. The study suggests that the aqueous extract administered at normal therapeutic doses is not likely to produce severe toxic effects on some hematological and biochemical indices in rats and the organs tested. Chronictoxicity of aqueous leaf extract of Ocimum suave should be done for histological, haematological andbiochemical evaluation. Key Words: Ocimum suave, Toxicity, Wistar Rats, Biochemical assay, Phytochemical, Extract
Comprehensive Assessment of Factors Affecting Malaria Prevalence among Pregnant Women in Nyabubare Health Centre III, Bushenyi District, Uganda: Implications for Public Health Intervention
Authors:   Department of computing, Faculty of Science and Technology Kampala International University, Uganda, Richard Kirungi , Julian Nayebare ,   Department of computing, Faculty of Science and Technology Kampala International University, Uganda
Published: May 2024

Malaria remains a significant global health burden, particularly among pregnant women, with adverse outcomes such as maternal mortality and low birth weight. This study comprehensively investigates the multifaceted factors influencing malaria prevalence among pregnant women attending Nyabubare Health Centre III in Bushenyi District, Uganda. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, data were collected through structured interviews and documentary review from a sample of 86 respondents, including 80 pregnant women and 6 health workers. Descriptive analysis revealed poverty, deficiency in malaria control measures, low education levels, environmental factors such as swamps and floods, age, limited access to health facilities, and climatic changes as major determinants of malaria prevalence among pregnant women. Despite a relatively low malaria prevalence, knowledge gaps regarding malaria prevention were identified. The findings underscore the urgent need for targeted public health interventions, including subsidies for preventive equipment, sustained information campaigns, and improvements in healthcare services to enhance malaria prevention and control among pregnant women in the region. This study provides valuable insights for policymakers and healthcare practitioners to develop effective strategies to mitigate the impact of malaria on maternal and child health in resource-limited settings. Keywords: Prevalence of malaria, pregnant women, and knowledge
Rethinking Causation in the Social Sciences
Authors: Fix Blair
Published: May 2024

For the last few weeks, I’ve been thinking about causation in the social sciences. As with many instances of reflection, this was prompted by rejection. A political economy journal recently rejected a paper that I had submitted. The paper (available here) studied the correlation between hierarchical power and income.
The Legacy of Aaron Swartz: The Fight for Open Access
Authors: Fix Blair
Published: May 2024

Over the past few weeks, I’ve been thinking a lot about Aaron Swartz. Swartz was an internet pioneer who, in his teens and early 20s, made huge contributions to computer culture.
The Growth of Managers: An Update
Authors: Fix Blair
Published: May 2024

In The Growth of Hierarchy and the Death of the Free Market, I looked at how the number of managers grows with energy use. The growth of managers, I argued, signalled the death of the free market. As countries develop, they replace small-scale competition with large-scale hierarchy. My analysis culminated in the figure below, which compares the management share of employment to energy use per capita.
As it Dies, We Talk About the ‘Free Market’ More
Authors: Fix Blair
Published: May 2024

In The Growth of Hierarchy and the Death of the Free Market, I argued that economic development involves killing the free market. What was the evidence? As energy use increases, so does the relative number of managers. This growth of managers, I argued, indicates that economic development involves the growth of hierarchy. I showed that a simple model of hierarchy could explain why the number of managers increases with energy use.
Energy and Institution Size
Authors: Fix Blair
Published: May 2024

This week was a first for me. I participated in an academic conference that was entirely online. The conference — called Thermodynamics 2.0 — was designed to connect the natural and social sciences. It was a fitting place to discuss my research, and there were many interesting (virtual) talks.
No More Ads
Authors: Fix Blair
Published: May 2024

Greetings readers. For some time now, I’ve been uncomfortable with the fact that WordPress (who hosts this site) inserts ads into the content. It’s annoying. But more importantly, it goes against much of what this blog stands for. My goal in this blog is to do  science  — to dispassionately look at the evidence. Having ads cheapens (or at least distracts from) this goal. So for some time, I’ve been thinking about getting rid of ads.
The Allure of Marxism … And Why It’s a Mistake
Authors: Fix Blair
Published: May 2024

Karl Marx is probably the most important social scientist in history. But while his influence is beyond compare, Marx’s legacy is, in many ways,  disastrous  . Few thinkers have inspired so many people to commit crimes against humanity. Think of Stalinist gulags. Think of the Ukrainian famine of the 1930s, which may have killed as many people as the Holocaust.
Can the World Get Along Without Natural Resources?
Authors: Fix Blair
Published: May 2024

 If it is very easy to substitute other factors for natural resources, then there is in principle no “problem”. The world can, in effect, get along without natural resources.  — Robert Solow, 1974 In the distant future, aliens come to Earth. They find a planet devoid of life. Looking closer, the aliens see that life on Earth  was  once abundant, but was wiped out by a mass extinction.
The Capital as Power Forum Lives Again!
Authors: Fix Blair
Published: May 2024

Nothing says 1990s like an ‘internet forum’. Nothing says 2000s like a ‘blog’. And nothing says 2010s like ‘social media’. As we contemplate how social media is ruining our society, let’s hearken back to a simpler day. Yes, I’m writing this on a blog. But today I want to talk about internet forums — specifically the Capital as Power Forum, which has recently relaunched.
Economics from the Top Down
Authors: Fix Blair
Published: May 2024

Welcome to the first post of ‘Economics from the Top Down’. This will be a blog about new ideas in economics and the social sciences. I use the word ‘economics’ in a liberal sense. Few trained economists will recognize what I do as ‘economics’. Perhaps a better word would be ‘political economy’. Or even better, just ‘social science’. But before diving into the content of this blog, I should introduce myself. My name is Blair Fix.
The Growth of Hierarchy and the Death of the Free Market
Authors: Fix Blair
Published: May 2024

Do you believe in free markets? Do you think that unfettered competition is the best way to organize society? If so, this post is intended to shake your faith. No, I’m not going to argue that free markets are bad. Instead, I’m going to show you some evidence that may disturb you. I’m going to show you that as societies develop, they kill off the free market and replace it with a command economy. Let me be clear about what I mean.
Living the Good Life … Without Killing the Planet
Authors: Fix Blair
Published: May 2024

How can we live the ‘good life’ without killing the planet? My last post on energy and empire got me thinking about this question. We know that human welfare improves as we use more resources. But it’s suicidal for all of humanity to pursue this path.
Guest on the Debunking Economics Podcast
Authors: Fix Blair
Published: May 2024

Last week, Steve Keen and Phil Dobbie were kind enough to invite me on their Debunking Economics Podcast. We discussed my research on income inequality and hierarchy. You can listen to the episode here: You can also listen at Steve’s patreon page. Some back story. Reading Steve Keen’s book  Debunking Economics  was one of the reasons I got interested in economics. So it’s always exciting to talk to one of your intellectual heroes.
Some Sunshine on the Ontario Job Hierarchy
Authors: Fix Blair
Published: May 2024

Income, I’ve come to believe, is shaped largely by rank within a hierarchy. If you’re at the top of a hierarchy, you’ll earn a handsome sum. But if you’re at the bottom of a hierarchy, you’ll earn a pittance. As a hard-nosed scientist, I’m always looking for ways to test this hypothesis.
Improving the diagnosis of under-recognized, rare diseases in Asian populations: Systematic analysis of rare disease databases
Authors: Ih Daphne , Amaral Kiana , Shi Haoming , Jamal Armaan , Kikuta Nicholas , Martin Gavin , Ren Lily , Srinivasan Malathi , Palaniappan Latha , Geng Linda
Published: May 2024

Rare diseases affect approximately 30 million Americans, but fewer than one in 10 of these patients receive an accurate diagnosis and timely, appropriate treatment. Many of these medical conditions disproportionately impact patients of Asian descent as well as other racial and ethnic minorities; however, at the time of this writing, they are not well recognized or sufficiently represented in current medical training curricula or existing scientific literature. To better assess these disparities, we conducted a systematic analysis of the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) and Genetic and Rare Diseases (GARD) Information Center databases to identify rare diseases that are often misdiagnosed in individuals of Asian descent, as well as scientific studies through the PubMed search engine that discuss racial and ethnic disparities in rare clinical diagnoses. Searches in the NORD and GARD databases yielded 52 medical conditions with reported disproportionate prevalence across Asian populations. A subsequent PubMed search regarding these 52 medical conditions identified 133 articles relevant to the potential misdiagnosis and under-recognition of these rare diseases. Overall, there is a paucity of literature on rare diseases and our findings highlight the need for more research on underrecognized rare diseases that disproportionately impact Asian populations. Future educational programs for medical trainees and practitioners should increase focus on rare diseases in racial and ethnic minority groups to improve diagnosis and minimize disparities in health outcomes.
Study on Engine Learning Experiencing Low Power On Cummins QSL 9.3L Engine
Authors: Agsya Raihan Trinanda , Filzi Rahman , Noval Rahmat , Yue Hong
Published: May 2024

The Cummins QSL 9.3L diesel engine is a production engine from CLG or Cummins Liugong. This type of engine is typically used in heavy equipment such as Wheel Loaders. A diesel engine is an internal combustion engine where the combustion process occurs inside the engine itself, and pure air is compressed within the combustion chamber, resulting in high air pressure. It operates in four strokes. This engine experienced low power, causing it to malfunction, which led to abnormal operation. Various checks were conducted, including inspection of diesel fuel, fuel tank inspection, engine oil level check, visual inspection of the air cleaner, water separator check, Fuel Feed Pump check, and Clearance Valve Lash check. The problem identified was the mismatch of Valve Lash clearance in the engine, resulting in low power. The repair step involved adjusting the Valve lash using a Feeler Gauge. The purpose of this research is to provide an explanation of troubleshooting and to perform repairs on engines experiencing low power
Endoscopic Choanal Atresia Repair with Posterior Septectomy and Widening Toward Pterygoid Plate to Create a Wide Single Neochoana, Case Series
Authors: Musleh Mohammed S. , Al-Hammadi ٍٍSalwa J.
Published: May 2024

Objective: This study focuses on surgical technique, assessment of the outcomes and the recurrence rate of the disease. Patients and methods: This retrospective study was done on 18 patients with congenital choanal atresia at Azal specialized hospital and Al Kuwait University hospital, Sana’a, Yemen between 2014 and 2022. All patients underwent endoscopic repair with posterior septectomy, removal of atretic plate, lateral widening toward the pterygoid plate and creation of wide single neochoana with nasal stenting.
Results: Of 18 cases, 2 cases were excluded because of short period of follow up. Of the 16 remaining cases, 13 cases (81.25%) showed good results during the period of follow up (6 months to 9 years) from the initial surgery. Restenosis occurred in 3 (18.75%) bilateral choanal atresia cases which underwent revision surgery with good results. Conclusion: Endoscopic creation of wide single neochoana with stenting followed by close follow up and family education give good success rate.