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PENGARUH REGULASI EMOSI DAN DUKUNGAN SOSIAL KELUARGA TERHADAP RESILIENSI AKADEMIK SISWA
Authors: Putri Ananda , Darmayanti Nefi , Menanti Asih
Published: January 2024

ABSTRACTThis study aims to determine the effect of emotional regulation and family social support on student academic resilience at MAS Raudhatul Akmal. The subjects in this study were 113 students. Methods of data collection using simple random sampling technique. Academic resilience is measured by a scale of aspects of academic resilience according to Cassidy there are 18 valid items and emotional regulation is measured by a scale of aspects of emotional regulation according to Gross, J.J. & Thompson there are 13 valid items, while family social support is measured by a scale of aspects of family social support according to House there are 28 valid items. Data analysis with multiple regression. The results showed that there was an effect of emotional regulation and family social support on academic resilience with an F count of 19,207. Multiple regression test results 0.000<0.05, and R2 = 0.259. There is an effect of family social support on academic resilience of rx2y 0.333 with p<0.05, and multiple regression test 0.027<0.05. There is an effect of emotional regulation on academic resilience with an rx1y value of 0.474 with p<0.05, as well as a multiple regression test with a result of 0.000<0.05.Keywords: Emotion Regulation, Family Social Support, Academic Resilience  ABSTRAK Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh regulasi emosi dan dukungan sosial keluarga terhadap resiliensi akademik siswa di MAS Raudhatul Akmal Kecamatan Batang Kuis Kabupaten Deli Serdang. Subjek dalam penelitian ini 113 siswa. Metode pengumpulan data menggunakan teknik simple random sampling. Resiliensi akademik diukur dengan skala aspek-aspek resiliensi akademik menurut Cassidy ada 18 item valid dan regulasi emosi diukur dengan skala aspek-aspek regulasi emosi menurut Gross, J.J. & Thompson ada 13 item valid, sedangkan dukungan sosial keluarga diukur dengan skala aspek-aspek dukungan sosial keluarga menurut House ada 28 item valid. Analisa data dengan regresi berganda. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan ada pengaruh regulasi emosi dan dukungan sosial keluarga terhadap resiliensi akademik dengan nilai F hitung 19.207. Hasil uji regresi berganda 0,000 < 0,05, dan R2 = 0,259. Ada pengaruh dukungan sosial keluarga terhadap resiliensi akademik sebesar rx2y 0.333 dengan p < 0.05, serta uji regresi berganda 0,027 < 0,05. Ada pengaruh regulasi emosi terhadap resiliensi akademik bernilai rx1ysebesar 0.474 dengan p < 0.05, serta uji regresi berganda dengan hasil 0,000 < 0,05.Kata Kunci: Regulasi Emosi, Dukungan Sosial Keluarga, Resiliensi Akademik
PENGARUH MODEL PEMBELAJARAN STUDENT CENTRED LEARNING (SCL) DAN TEACHER CENTRED LEARNING (TCL) TERHADAP MOTIVASI BELAJAR SISWA MTs DITINJAU DARI JENIS KELAMIN
Authors: Indayani Endang , Darmayanti Nefi , Siregar Khairina
Published: January 2024

ABSTRACTThe purpose of this research was to determine the effect of student centered learning (SCL) and teacher centered learning (TCL) models on the learning motivation of MTs students in terms of jenis kelamin. The sample is 80 students of superior class. Collection method with Purposive Sampling technique. The researcher designed a self-designed learning motivation variable questionnaire based on the theoretical aspects of Chernis & Goleman (2001) there were 8 behavioral indicators with 44 items. There are 30 valid and valid items. TCL in the form of a conventional learning model. SCL with STAD type learning model. Data analysis using 2-way Anava. The results of the study concluded that there was a significant difference between the learning motivation of students taught by the SCL and TCL learning models, with a coefficient of F=16,766 with a value of p = 0.000 or p <0.05. There is no difference in learning motivation between female and male students with a coefficient of F = 2.007 with p = 0.161 or p > 0.05. There is no effect of the interaction of the learning model with the jenis kelamin of students on learning motivation with a coefficient of F=0.363 with p>0.05.Keywords: Student Centred Learning (SCL), Teacher Centred Learning (TCL), Learning Motivation, Jenis kelamin ABSTRAKTujuan penelitian ini dilakukan adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh model pembelajaran student centred learning (SCL) dan teacher centred learning (TCL) terhadap motivasi belajar siswa MTs ditinjau dari jenis kelamin. Sampel berjumlah 80 siswa kelas unggulan. Metode pengumpulan dengan tekhnik Purpossive Sampling. Kuesioner variabel motivasi belajar peneliti rancang sendiri berdasarkan aspek teori Chernis & Goleman (2001) ada 8 indikator perilaku dengan 44 item. Item yang valid dan sahih ada 30 item. TCL dalam bentuk model pembelajaran konvensional. SCL dengan model pembelajaran tipe STAD. Analisa data menggunakan Anava 2 Jalur. Hasil penelitian menyimpulkan terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan antara motivasi belajar siswa yang diajarkan dengan model pembelajaran SCL dengan TCL, dengan koefisien F=16.766 bernilai p=0.000 atau p<0.05. Tidak terdapat perbedaan motivasi belajar antara siswa yang berjenis kelamin perempuan dengan laki-laki dengan koefisien F=2.007 dengan p = 0.161 atau p > 0.05. Tidak ada pengaruh interaksi model pembelajaran dengan jenis kelamin siswa terhadap motivasi belajar dengan koefisien F = 0.363 dengan p > 0.05.Kata Kunci : Model Pembelajaran Student Centred Learning (SCL), Teacher Centred Learning (TCL), Motivasi Belajar, Jenis Kelamin.
KECERDASAN ADVERSITY DAN KECEMASAN MENJELANG BEBAS PADA ANAK BINAAN
Authors: Husna Isna Farihatul , Hakim Zun Azizul
Published: January 2024

ABSTRACTThe aim of this research is to determine, whether there is a relationship between adversity intelligence and pre-release anxiety among juvenile inmates in class I Blitar juvenile prison or not. Participants in this study are juvenile inmates who will be released within a period of 6 months, with a total of 34 participants. The measuring tool used in this research is the Adversity Response Profile (ARP) scale consisting of 37 items (α = 0.976), the anxiety scale was developed based on the definition or theory expressed by Nolen, consisting of 39 items (α=0.972). The data analysis technique used to prove the hypothesis in this research is the Pearson product-moment correlation technique. The research results indicate that there is a relationship between adversity intelligence and pre-release anxiety in juvenile inmates with a negative correlation (r = 0.724, n = 34, p <0.001). Based on the research findings, it can be interpreted that the higher the level of adversity intelligence, the lower the level of anxiety experienced, and vice versa, if the level of adversity intelligence is low, the level of anxiety will increase.Keywords: adversity intelligence, anxiety, juvenile inmates ABSTRAKPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui apakah terdapat hubungan antara kecerdasan adversity dengan kecemasan menjelang bebas pada anak binaan di Lembaga Pembinaan Khusus Anak (LPKA) kelas I Blitar. Partisipan pada penelitian ini adalah anak binaan yang menjelang bebas dalam rentang waktu 6 bulan dengan jumlah partisipan 34 anak binaan. Alat ukur yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah skala Adversity Response Profile (ARP) yang berjumlah 37 aitem (α= 0,976), skala kecemasan disusun berdasarkan definisi atau teori yang diungkapkan oleh Nolen yang berjumlah 39 aitem (α= 0,972). Teknik analisis data yang digunakan untuk membuktikan hipotesis pada penelitian ini adalah teknik korelasi product moment dari Pearson. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat hubungan antara kecerdasan adversity dengan kecemasan menjelang bebas pada anak binaan dengan korelasi negatif (r = -0,724, n = 34, p < 0,001). Berdasarkan hasil penelitian tersebut dapat diartikan bahwa semakin tinggi tingkat kecerdasan adversity maka semakin rendah tingkat kecemasan yang dialami, begitu pula sebaliknya jika keserdasan adversity rendah maka tingkat kecemasan akan semakin tinggi.  Kata Kunci: anak binaan, kecemasan, kecerdasan adversity
KEPUTUSAN DONASI ONLINE DITINJAU DARI PENGARUH TRUST DAN PERSEPSI RISIKO
Authors: Zikrinawati Khairani , Isrounnastiti Falikhal , Aiyuda Nurul
Published: January 2024

ABSTRACTDonation fundraising is considered as one of the strategies to support the achievement of the Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs). The number of digital donations in Indonesia is also growing. According to the World Giving Index survey, Indonesia is the most generous country. On the other hand, the issue of misappropriation of funds from a donation management institution that is quite popular in Indonesia has arisen, which can influence people's decisions to donate. This study aims to empirically examine the effect of trust and perceived risk on donation decisions. The data collection tools used are the donation decision scale, trust scale, and risk perception scale. The study used simple and multiple regression analysis techniques to see the effect partially and simultaneously. The results showed that there was an influence of trust on donation decisions (p 0.000 <0.05). Perceived risk also influences the decision to donate (p 0.000 < 0.05). Simultaneously trust and perceived risk influence the decision to donate (p 0.000 <0.05) with R Square 0.361. This shows that trust and perceived risk together can influence the decision to donate by 36.1%. Transparency of reports from donation management institutions is urgently needed to increase trust and reduce public risk perceptions, to increase the number of donations.Keywords: Donation decision, trust, perceived riskABSTRAKPenggalangan dana donasi dianggap sebagai salah satu strategi untuk menunjang pencapaian Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs). Angka donasi digital di Indonesia juga kian bertumbuh. Bahkan menurut survey World Giving Index, Indonesia dinobatkan sebagai negara paling dermawan. Di sisi lain, muncul isu penyelewengan dana dari salah satu lembaga pengelola donasi yang cukup populer di Indonesia, sehingga dapat mempengaruhi keputusan masyarakat untuk berdonasi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji secara empiris pengaruh trust (kepercayaan) dan persepsi risiko terhadap keputusan donasi. Alat pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah skala keputusan donasi, skala trust, dan skala persepsi risiko. Penelitian menggunakan teknik analisis regresi sederhana dan berganda, untuk melihat pengaruh secara parsial dan simultan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan terdapat pengaruh trust terhadap keputusan donasi (p 0.000 < 0.05). Persepsi risiko juga berpengaruh terhadap keputusan donasi (p 0.000 < 0.05). Secara simultan trust dan persepsi risiko berpengaruh terhadap keputusan donasi (p 0.000 < 0.05) dengan R Square 0.361 Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa trust dan persepsi risiko secara bersama-sama dapat mempengaruhi keputusan donasi sebesar 36.1%. Transparansi laporan dari lembaga pengelola donasi sangat dibutuhkan untuk meningkatkan kepercayaan dan menurunkan persepsi risiko publik, sehingga angka donasi dapat terus meningkat.Kata Kunci: Keputusan donasi, trust, persepsi risiko
HUBUNGAN KECEMASAN SOSIAL DENGAN PENGUNGKAPAN DIRI DIMODERATORI DUKUNGAN SOSIAL ONLINE PADA INDIVIDU PENGGUNA MEDIA SOSIAL
Authors: Dinar Lativa , Fakhri Nur Fitriany , Ridfah Ahmad
Published: January 2024

ABSTRACTIndividuals experience various events when disclosing themselves in the real world which trigger social anxiety so that social support is needed so that individuals can disclose themselves both in the world and on social media. The purpose of this study was to determine whether there is a relationship between social anxiety and self-disclosure moderated by online social support for individuals who use social media. The subjects in this study were 310 individual social media users in South Sulawesi obtained using the accidental sampling technique. Self-disclosure was measured using the Revised Self Disclosure Scale, social anxiety was measured using the Social Anxiety Scale for Adolescents and online social support was measured using Online Social Support. The data analysis used in this study is the process test from Hayes. The results showed that there was a significant relationship between social anxiety and self-disclosure moderated by online social support for individual social media users. Online social support strengthens the relationship between social anxiety and self-disclosure in individual social media users.Keywords: online social support, self disclosure, social anxiety, social mediaABSTRAKIndividu mengalami berbagai peristiwa saat melakukan pengungkapan diri di dunia nyata yang memicu kecemasan sosial sehingga dibutuhkan dukungan sosial agar individu dapat melakukan pengungkapan diri baik di dunia maupun di media sosial. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui apakah terdapat hubungan kecemasan sosial dengan pengungkapan diri dimoderatori dukungan sosial online pada individu pengguna media sosial. Subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah 310 individu pengguna media sosial di Sulawesi Selatan didapatkan menggunakan teknik accidental sampling. Pengungkapan diri diukur menggunakan Revised Self Disclosure Scale, kecemasan sosial diukur menggunakan Social Anxiety Scale for Adolescents dan dukungan sosial online diukur menggunakan Online Social Support. Analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah uji process dari Hayes. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan ada hubungan yang signifikan antara kecemasan sosial terhadap pengungkapan diri dimoderatori dukungan sosial online pada individu pengguna media sosial. Dukungan sosial online menguatkan hubungan antara kecemasan sosial terhadap pengungkapan diri pada individu pengguna media sosial.Kata Kunci: Dukungan sosial online, kecemasan sosial, media sosial, pengungkapan diri
FAKTOR PENYEBAB KETERLAMBATAN BERBICARA PADA ANAK USIA DINI
Authors: Jafar Eka Sufartianinsih , Sari Nur Nita , Borahima Nur Ilmi
Published: January 2024

ABSTRAKFenomena ini keterlambatan perkembangan pada anak sudah sering kita temui. Salah satu kasus keterlambatan perkembangan pada anak yang sering kita lihat disekitar ialah kasus keterlambatan berbicara dan berbahasa pada anak usia dini (usia 5 – 6 tahun). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui apa saja penyebab anak mengalami keterlambatan berbicara dan berbahasa pada usia Metode yang digunakan yaitu wawancara dan observasi secara langsung. Adapun langkah-langlahnya yaitu melakukan observasi terhadap anak di salah satu kelas, kemudian mengidentifikasi anak yang memiliki ciri-ciri keterlambatan bericara, kemudian melakukan wawancara kepada guru, orang tua siswa dan siswa itu sendiri. Hasil yang didapatkan dari hasil wawancara, pengamatan dan post test yaitu dari segi pengetahun warna, abjad dan angka kurang serta penyebutan huruf yang kurang jelas dan salah satu anak pendiam di kelas. Serta yang menjadi penyebab FR mengalami keterlambatan berbicara disebebkan oleh dua faktor yaitu internal dan eksternal.Kata Kunci: Keterlambatan berbicara, penyebab, anak usia dini
Resepsi Masyarakat Kota Manado terhadap Quick Response Code Indonesian Standard (QRIS) dalam Melakukan Transaksi
Authors: Sidiq Adyantana Yusuf , Bukido Rosdalina
Published: January 2024

This study aims to investigate public understanding of the Quick Response Code Indonesian Standard (QRIS) as a digital payment method. In Indonesia, the digitization of the payment system has experienced rapid progress and has received high interest from the public. Digital-based payment methods, especially QRIS, have become a favorite among the public. This study uses a descriptive qualitative research method. The results of the study show that people's understanding of QRIS payments in buying and selling transactions, issued by Bank Indonesia together with ASPI (Indonesian Payment System Association), is good. The informants in this study understand that QRIS is a digital payment method using a barcode that makes it easier for people to make transactions. This understanding is reflected in the results of interviews with the seven informants, which indicated that they understood QRIS as a service or payment method using a barcode through digital wallet and m-banking applications. This payment method makes it easy for people to make transactions. Thus, this study shows that the public has a good understanding of QRIS as a digital payment method. QRIS provides convenience and comfort in transactions for the community.
Earnings Quality Assessment of Financial Statments Using the Beneish M-Score Model in Manufacturing Companies Listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (BEI)
Authors: Tasik Refo Adrian , Wokas Heince R. N. , Pinatik Sherly
Published: January 2024

This study aims to analyze and assess the level of manipulation of financial statements and to analyze the quality of earnings of manufacturing companies in terms of relevance based on Beneish M-score. The type of research used is qualitative with a descriptive approach. The object of this research is a manufacturing company listed on the Indoneisa Stock Exchange (IDX) totaling seven companies. The results of the study using the Beneish ratio index show that in 2019 the number of manufacturing companies classified as non-manipulators both LQ45 and non-LQ45 and in 2020 the results of the Beneish ratio index show that manufacturing companies are classified as non-manipulators, because the companies classified as non-manipulators have no more than three parameter indices of the eight parameter indices that have been determined. In the Beneish M-score results, there is one company that is classified as a manipulator where there is a possibility of an increase in the parameter index which affects profit and loss which causes the company to have poor prospects. Companies categorized as non-manipulator companies based on the Beneish M-score index can be assessed that the company has good financial performance, is able to manage items in the financial statements effectively and efficiently such as in profit and loss, good financial performance can indicate the company has good earnings quality, Beneish M-score results when associated with earnings quality in relevance means that the financial statements and measurement index on the company accurately reflect the company's operational performance, providing an accurate overview of the company's financial condition.
Enhancing Financial Performance Assessment: A Fundamental Analysis of PT. Bank Syariah Indonesia, Tbk. in The Capital Market (2019-2023)
Authors: Niu Fitria Ayu Lestari , Jan Radlyah Hasan , Tubagus Sofyan Oktavian
Published: January 2024

This study aims to provide an overview of the financial performance of PT. Bank Syariah Indonesia, Tbk. uses real data in the capital market based on fundamental analysis using descriptive quantitative research. This study uses secondary data, namely the financial statements with samples of 2019 before the merger until 2023 Quarter 3. This data was analyzed using fundamental analysis. The results found that PT. Bank Syariah Indonesia, Tbk. in these 2 years there has been an increase in free float by 4.92%, but this does not affect its share price, which experiences fluctuations, moving downward in 2022 to 2023, around the lowest price of IDR 1,200,-. Besides it, the fundamental matrix assessment shows the amount of revenue obtained by PT. Bank Syariah Indonesia, Tbk from the P/E ratio of 14.61 and the P/S ratio of 3.15. Meanwhile, the value (P/E) in 2022 has decreased dramatically to 11. Growth and profitability moved positively from 2018 to 2022 amounting to 22 trillion. Net margin, which had fallen in 2019, rose dramatically, especially in 2022, to 20% and routinely fulfilled its obligations to investors by distributing dividends in 2021 of 17,952 and 9,235 in 2022. PT. Bank Syariah Indonesia, Tbk. provides quite a lot of financing to customers with a ratio of 3: 1 compared to customer deposits. This needs to be considered, careful and pay attention to providing financing, especially in consumption financing which will result in bad loans or liquidity problems
Improving the Direction of Arrival Estimation Using the Parasitic Subspace Generated by Active-Parasitic Antenna (APA) Arrays
Authors: Jasem Rabah Abduljabbar
Published: January 2024

The improvement in Direction of Arrival (DOA) estimation when the received signals impinge on Active-Parasitic Antenna (APA) arrays will be studied in this work. An APA array consists of several active antennas; others are parasitic antennas. The responses to the received signals are measured at the loaded terminals of the active element. The terminals of the parasitic element are shorted. The effect of the received signals on the parasites, i.e., the induced short-circuit current, is mutually coupled to the active elements. Eigen decomposition of the covariance matrix of the measurements of the APA array generates a third subspace in addition to the traditional signal and noise subspaces generated by the all-active antenna receiving array. This additional subspace, the parasitic subspace, is accompanied by very small eigenvalues (approaching zero). Hence, a complete orthogonality between this subspace and the column space of the steering matrix of the array can be obtained. As a result, better resolution in estimating the DOA can be achieved. Several simulations in conjunction with the MUSIC algorithm, which have been conducted in this work, depict that the APA array outperforms the all-active antenna array as a direction finder, regardless of the size of the array, the number of active elements, or the number of measurement snapshots. Furthermore, super-resolution DOA estimation can be achieved when a subset of the parasitic subspace is used as if the measurement were noiseless. Also, the APA array contributes to very small RMSE values over a wide range of S/N of the received signals.
Assessing the differentiated impacts of COVID-19 on the immigration flows to Europe
Authors: González-Leonardo Miguel , Rowe Francisco , Potančoková Michaela , Goujon Anne
Published: January 2024

The immediate effects of COVID-19 on mortality, fertility, and internal and international migration have been widely studied. Particularly, immigration to high-income countries declined in 2020. However, the persistence of these declines, and the extent to which they have impacted different migration corridors are yet to be established. Drawing on immigration flows from Eurostat and ARIMA time-series models, we assess the impact of COVID-19 on different immigration streams to seven European countries. We forecast counterfactual levels of immigration in 2020 and 2021 assuming no pandemic, and compare these estimates with actual immigration counts. We use regression modelling to explore the role of immigrants´ origin, distance, stringency measures and GDP trends at origins and destinations as potential driving forces of changes in immigration during COVID-19. Our results show that, while there was a general decline in immigration during 2020, inflows returned to expected levels in 2021, except for Spain. However, immigration corridors originating from outside the Schengen Area were still hardly affected in 2021. Immigrant´s origin emerged as the main factor modulating immigration changes during the pandemic, and to a lesser extent stringency measures and GDP trends in destination countries. Contextual factors at origin seem to have been less important.
Dancing to Happiness: An Empirical Study of Folklore Culture and Well-being in South Moravia region of the Czech Republic
Authors: Juřík Vojtěch , Kyslík Filip , Aldabaghová Jasmína , Koutná Veronika , Osecká Terezie Pilátová , Blatný Marek
Published: January 2024

This study investigates psychological well-being and generativity in the population engaging in folklore activities in the rarely studied region of South Moravia, Czech Republic. Employing a quasi-experimental approach, an online questionnaire collected data on psychological well-being using the Psychological Wellbeing Scale and generativity utilizing the Loyola Generativity Scale. Research groups were balanced across basic demographic factors. Additionally, individuals engaged in folklore activities further reported their identity fusion with the folklore community and cultural continuity, expressing commitment to preserving folklore traditions. Empirical evidence supported our expectations regarding folklore-engaged participants, who reported higher well-being and generativity compared to people who don't actively participate in folklore activities. Statistical analyses revealed small but significant effects (p < .05) of folklore engagement on both psychological well-being and generativity. Further correlation analyses showed positive relationships between psychological well-being and identity fusion with folklore community, and between generativity and folklore cultural continuity, emphasizing the role of folklore community alignment and tradition in influencing mental and emotional states. These findings contribute to the limited literature on the impact of folklore engagement on psychological well-being and generativity. While promising for interventions promoting well-being through cultural engagement, study limitations, such as reliance on an online, self-selected sample and quasi-experimental design, should be considered. Future research addressing these limitations can provide a more nuanced understanding of the relationships between folklore engagement and psychological outcomes, enhancing intervention effectiveness.
The Art of Concert Setlist Composition - A Data Driven Analysis of Bruce Springsteen’s Setlist Curation Over His Career
Authors: Abel Edward , Goddard Andrew
Published: January 2024

Playing live has always been an important part of Bruce Springsteen’s artistry. During his career he has performed thousands of live shows, often as part of a tour in connection with promoting the most recent studio album. When fashioning a live concert setlist there are potentially conflicting considerations for Bruce, such as looking to combine commercial considerations regarding the presence of material from the most recent studio album, alongside an incredibly large pool of other possible songs, in a way that still allows the setlist to be crafted coherently together as a unique whole. In this paper, we explore Bruce Springsteen as a performing artist, with a data driven analysis and discussion of his attitudes for setlist composition over the tours of his career. We explore how his setlists look to juggle considerations of containing material from the most recent studio album alongside expectations from fans of different levels of fandom. Through analysing Bruce’s setlists, we explore the weight given to such considerations and how it varies for different tours, providing perceptions into Bruce’s feelings regarding his different albums.We explore how Bruce looks to challenge his audience, himself, and the band, by taking a more nuanced approach to setlist curation, as opposed to looking to perform more greatest hits type setlists. Through our analysis, we show how Bruce is eager to play a significant amount of material from his most recent album, highlighting both his belief in his most recent work, but also potential commercial pressures for pushing for the current album. However, we show this is not always the case, with albums such as “Working on a Dream” being significant outliers, suggesting Bruce’s belief in his most recent work is not always so strong, so much so, it even outweighs commercial pressures. We analyse how Bruce has always shied away from a greatest hits mentality within setlist curation, even during the “Reunion” tour which, arguably, was the ideal occasion to break from traditional and succumb to a greatest hits driven setlist mindset. Through exploring Bruce’s setlists over the course of his career, we analysis how his thinking around setlists have evolved. We highlight how more recently he has become more open to playing an identical setlist repeatedly and become open to the phenomenon of playing studio albums in full and in sequence, suggesting a growing consideration of legacy and nostalgia within his setlists.
Detection of Missing Component in PCB Using YOLO
Authors: Chhetri Shivaji Pandit , Bhat Santosh , Timalsina Pradeep , Magar Bipin Thapa
Published: January 2024

The detection of missing components in printed circuit boards (PCBs) is a critical task in the electronics manufacturing industry. The current practice of manual inspection is time-consuming and prone to human error, which can result in faulty products and increased costs. In this paper, we propose a solution that uses the YOLO (You Only Look Once) object detection algorithm to automatically detect missing electronic components in PCBs. Electronic components detection model is trained using YOLOv3 architecture. Dataset is prepared using high quality printed circuit board images and manual labeling in Label Studio. The model is trained on a dataset of 16 different electronic components commonly found in PCBs including Electrolytic Capacitor, QFP, Toroidal core Inductor, Crystal Oscillator etc. Prepared model recognizes these electronic components with an average map score of 65.8%with IoU 50% and 42.6% with IoU 95%. The results show that the proposed solution can detect the missing components.
Feasibility Study of a Motorcycle Lane: Evaluation of Travel Time and Delay Impacts at New Baneshwor Intersection
Authors: Dhungana Kshitiz , Shrestha Prakash , Ranabhat Rahul , Khatri Prince , Phuyal Prakash , Ghimire Mahesh , Rimal Madan , Acharya Abhash
Published: January 2024

Like many South Asian countries, Nepal can be identified as a “Motorcycle Dependent Country” as the chief mode of transportation on the urban streets of Nepal compromises of Motorcycles for their daily commute. With inefficient public transportation, haphazard lane discipline, and easy accessibility and mobility of PTW, there is a rising dependence on PTW. The risk of life that comes with this dependence is also increasing in the urban streets of the country. Therefore, this research proposes Motorcycle Lanes as a measure to reduce congestion and create a risk-free riding environment. Three scenarios– a) Considering Dedicated motorcycle lanes b) Excluding right turning traffic into dedicated motorcycle lanes c) Dedicated motorcycle lanes only for two intersection legs Maitighar-Tinkune and Tinkune-Maitighar have been proposed, analyzed and compared with base data to measure the efficiency of motorcycle lanes at the New-Baneshwor intersection. The feasibility of those scenarios was checked based on traffic volume, Q-length, and vehicle delay with base data obtained from simulation in VISSIM. It was observed that difficult turning movements, unpredictable riding behavior and signal phases rendered the lanes unfeasible. A need for a holistic approach to address current and future traffic conditions as PTW are poised to experience a high upswing in foreseeable future is an essence.
Offline Handwritten Text Extraction and Recognition Using CNN-BLSTM-CTC Network
Authors: Shrestha Ranila , Shrestha Oshin , Shakya Monika , Bajracharya Urja , Panday Subash
Published: January 2024

Offline handwriting recognition is a significant research area that aims at tackling problems encountered with handwritten forms in college application and registration processes. The objective of this study is to address the problems of English language offline handwriting recognition via CNN-BLSTM-CTC neural network applied for an NCE Admission form. The system uses OpenCV for image processing, TensorFlow for neural network training and handwritten text recognition, and trains and tests it on the IAM database using image segmentation-based handwriting recognition. With the help of proper image verification, the system allows the users to upload images of the NCE Admission form provided that they strictly comply with the specified format; it denies access to images not conforming to the set standards. Following the successful delivery of a valid image, the form goes through extensive processing that includes text extraction from specific regions of interest (ROIs). The extracted texts are then passed to text recognition block. The recognized texts are then recorded in a CSV file under respective fields. The text recognition model has a CER of approximately 9.33%. The study performed with 15 NCE Admission forms found that the average Character Error Rate (CER) was approximately 12.2% for scanned images and 19.3% for camera-captured images. The results show that accuracy depends on aspects such as the quality and orientation of the image; thus, scanned images are preferred for better performance.
Passengers Flow Analysis of Public Transit Service in Pokhara
Authors: Midun Sushmita , Thapa Sherjung , Regmi Samip , Acharya Sabin , Pachhain Sirjana , Ale Sebika , Duwadi Sandip
Published: January 2024

The motive of the study is to evaluate the existing public transportation system and propose recommendations for Pokhara public transportation to enhance its efficiency and effectiveness. In urban locations, a well-managed public transportation system is unquestionably required. According to the previous study, passengers faced various issues on their journey, such as delays in reaching their destination, bus congestion, an inappropriate time of departure, lane stoppage, and more. (Duwadi, et al., 2019) The primary and secondary data collected from fieldwork and the Yatayat Bibhag, respectively, were used in the research for the analysis. The volumes of passenger flows on ten different routes were analyzed. Mapping and modeling were done using GIS and CAD. Results show that the service frequency did not match the actual swings in consumer demand, resulting in increased time delays. It is recommended that well-managed loading areas be needed in areas with the highest person capacity of more than 3000 per stop per hour, such as Chipledhunga, Mahendrapool, Srijanachowk, and more. A practical operation schedule and service frequency, including 10% for backup and maintenance, were recommended. Demand for passengers on various routes and the number of years the capacity can fulfill the demand is calculated.
Design Optimization of Fins of a Sounding Rocket for Maximum Lift-to-Drag Ratio and Minimum Radar Cross- Section Area Using ANSYS
Authors: Shah Mandeep Prasad , Sah Janu Kumar
Published: January 2024

The optimization of a sounding rocket's fins is a crucial part of improving its performance. The geometric optimization of a sounding rocket's fins is presented in this paper. The main goal is to optimize the geometry for the minimum radar cross-section area and maximum lift-to-drag ratio. In CATIA, a 3D model was created. The L/D ratio was maximized using the ANSYS adjoint solver, and the radar cross-section area was minimized using ANSYS optimetrics. To determine the total RCS, the RCS of each fin was determined individually and then added together. Root, leading edge, tip, and trailing edge were the four parameters that were defined for the RCS optimization. The L/D ratio was increased by 8.3 times, and the RCS was decreased by 12% after optimization. Additionally, the body surface can be optimized further. The missile industry can benefit from the paper's findings.
Variation in the shape of the knee meniscus and incidence of the discoid shape in Myanmar's adult population: A cross-sectional study
Authors: Than Thida , Hkawn Labang , Radhakrishnan Anjuna , Min Yupa , Dar Hlaing Thaw , Harun Nurul Hazliana
Published: January 2024

Background: A meniscal injury is one of the most common sports-related problems and the most frequent injury to the knee joint. The method for determining meniscus shape is used in designing therapies for treating various joint diseases.

Material and methods: Anatomy dissection was performed, and the shapes of knee menisci were studied in 160 menisci from 40 autopsy bodies (20 males and 20 females) from Medical Universities in Myanmar. The bodies were embalmed with 4% formaldehyde and then preserved in a weak formalin solution.

Results: The number of crescentic-shaped medial menisci was 5 (6.25%), horseshoe-shaped menisci were 6 (7.5%), sickle shapes were 48 (60%), U shapes were 8 (10%), V shapes were 12 (15%), and complete discoid shapes were only 1 in number (1.25%). There was no incomplete discoid, circular, or C shape at all. The commonest shape of the medial meniscus was a sickle. The number of C-shaped lateral menisci was 6 (7.5%), the complete discoid shape was 1 (1.25%), the incomplete discoid shapes were 13 (16.25%), and the circular shapes were 60 (75%). Crescentic, horseshoe, sickle, U, and V-shaped lateral menisci were absent.  Circular was the commonest of all. Among 160 menisci, an incomplete discoid shape was found in 13 menisci, and a complete discoid shape was found in two: one meniscus as a primitive disc and a very rare infantile shape in another.  

Conclusion: Our findings will help morphologists and orthopaedic surgeons with surgical procedures and knee joint arthroscopy. It will also help patients with effective rehabilitation after meniscal injuries and surgery.
Status of glycemic control and lipid profile in type 2 diabetes mellitus: A descriptive cross-sectional study
Authors: Koirala Sarbottam , Piryani Rano Mal , Shahi Akash , Bhandari Shristi , Shah Sanjay , Bashyal Smita
Published: January 2024

Introduction: Dyslipidemia in diabetes mellitus is commonly seen in the form of high total cholesterol (TC), high lowdensity lipoprotein (LDL), high triglyceride (TG) and low high-density lipoprotein (HDL) levels. This study was done to study the association of glycemic control with lipid profile in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) patients.
Methods:This was a cross sectional, observational study conducted from December 2018 to June 2020 at Universal College of Medical Sciences and Teaching Hospital, Bhairahawa. It involved 125 patients of type 2 diabetes mellitus (68 males and 57 females), who visited in outpatient department of Internal Medicine. Laboratory tests [(Fasting Blood Sugar(FBS), Post Prandial Blood Sugar (PPBS), Glycosylated Hemoglobin (HbA1c), Renal Function Test (RFT) and Fasting Lipid Profile] were noted. The data was analyzed with SPSS Version 25. Descriptive statistics like frequency, percentage,mean and standard deviation (SD) were calculated. Independent t-test was used to measure the association between glycated hemoglobin with blood glucose level and glycated hemoglobin with lipid profile.
Results: The study patients were categorized into two groups on the basis of HbA1C level [(good glycemic control ≤7 (n=33) and poor glycemic control >7 (n=92)]. In good glycemic control the mean TC was 143.30, LDL 71.88, HDL 43.70, VLDL 29.55, TG 134.39 mg/dl while in poor glycemic control the mean TC was 182.47, LDL 114.85, HDL 32.03. VLDL 36.61, TG 179.33 mg/dl with p-value <0.05.
Conclusions: There was significant positive association of HbA1c with TC, LDL, VLDL, TG and significant negative association with HDL.
Clinical characteristics and outcome of tibial pilon fractures treated with open reduction and plating in a tertiary medical college
Authors: Das Manoj , Pandey Suresh , Gupta Hemant Kumar , Bidary Suraj , Das Anilata
Published: January 2024

Introduction: Tibial pilon fracture possess a challenge to achieve optimum outcome because of soft tissue related complications and intra-articular nature of the fracture. Surgical treatments and outcomes vary in literature. The objective of this study was to assess the functional and radiological outcome of tibial pilon fractures treated with open reduction and internal fixation with plate and screws.
Methods: This was a descriptive study of retrospective data of displaced tibial pilon fractures treated with open reduction and internal fixation with plate and screws. Functional outcome was assessed by American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) score and fracture union with plain radiography.
Results: There were total of 20 cases of tibial pilon fractures with mean age of 41.4 years (SD±14.36). The mean AOFAS score was 81.60 (range 42-100) at mean follow up of 18.2 months (range 9-48). Good to excellent results was found in 12(60%) and fair results in 6(30%) cases. All the fractures united at mean of 5.8 months (range 5-7). Partial wound dehiscence was seen in 1(5%) case and marginal skin necrosis occurred in 3(15%) of the cases.
Conclusions: Current study showed favorable radiological and functional outcome in most of the tibial pilon fractures treated with open reduction and internal fixation with plate and screws with acceptable rate of minor wound related complications
Side effects of AZD 1222 COVISHIELD vaccine among front-line health care workers in a tertiary care hospital: A descriptive cross-sectional study
Authors: Poudel Nimesh , Mishra Navin Kumar , Bhattarai Mahesh , Shah Rakesh Kumar , Dhungel Alok , Karna Rohit , Dhakal Subodh Sagar
Published: January 2024

Introduction: Coronavirus disease vaccination has been accepted as a global health measure to prevent severity,transmission and mortality. Vaccine frequently cause adverse effects which is supposed to be due to protective immune response induced by the vaccine. The study aimed to find out the prevalence of side effects of first dose of AZD 1222 COVISHIELD vaccine among front line health care workers receiving vaccination in a tertiary care hospital.
Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study among front line health workers who received the first dose of COVISHIELD vaccine. The study was conducted from February 2021 to March 2021 in a tertiary care hospital after receiving ethical approval from the Institutional Review Committee. Convenience sampling was used for data collection and data was analyzed using SPSS version 17 was used for analysis. Point estimate at 95% confidence interval was calculated along with frequency and proportion for binary data.
Results: Among 629 participants, 344(54.7%) participants reported one or other side effects following vaccination. The major side effects reported were fever 152(19.6%), myalgia 144(22.9%), pain at injection site 123(19.6%), headache 75(11.9%) and in one reactivation of Herpes Zoster.
Conclusions: After the first dose of COVISHIELD vaccine, mild symptoms were seen which resolved within few days. Some cases of reactivation of Herpes Zoster was found. The adverse effects were seen more in patients who had history of COVID-19 infection.
Factors Determining the Adoption of Induction Stove for Household Cooking in Bhaktapur
Authors: Bajracharya Yogesh , Adhikari Pujan , Sharma Bishnu Prasad
Published: January 2024

The current global warming trend is unequivocally the result of human activities and is proceeding at an unprecedented rate over the millennia. About 6.7 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions are caused by household cooking. It is essential to expand the use of clean fuels and technologies to reduce household emissions. Most households in urban areas use LPG for cooking purposes along with a gradual introduction of electric induction stoves. The main objective of this paper is to identify the factors determining the choice of induction stoves for household cooking. Primary data were collected from 300 households of Bhaktapur and Madhyapur Thimi Municipalities in March, 2021. Binomial Logit regression was performed to examine the determinant of induction stove adoption by household. LPG is the primary source of cooking for household. Sixty seven percent of households use electricity partially for cooking purposes. Forty five percent of total households use an electric rice cooker and 27 percent use an induction stove. Twenty six percent of households do not know about induction stoves. The family's education level, particularly the cooking member, is the primary determinant of adopting an induction stove. The probability of adoption of induction stoves increases with an increase in income. Families living in their own houses are more likely to use induction stoves than those living in rented houses.
Learning Difficulties of Ethnic Minority Students for Construction in Geometry
Authors: Sapkota Hari Prasad
Published: January 2024

This paper reports the findings of a study that explored the learning difficulties of ethnic students for construction in geometry and analyzed the views and experiences of the students in practicing construction of geometrical figures like triangle and parallelogram with comparing the area of quadrilateral. This study was based on phenomenological research design on exploring the views and experiences of four ethnic minority students. Unstructured interview was used as the main tool for deriving the data from the participants. The collected data were analyzed and interpreted using thematic approach. The results indicated that the students felt conceptual complexity for the learning of geometry. It was found that students had such difficulties due to their irregularity in the geometry classes, teacher’s biasness to the below average students, shyness to ask questions to the teachers and emphasis on culturally privileged students over the minority group of students. Moreover, the ethnic minority students have their own problems as they miss their classes because of socio-economic status of their family and they are confined to their household works. Thus, the study implies that the conceptual complexity and socio-cultural reflection in classroom should be addressed in teaching geometry to the ethnic minority students.
Income Generation through Home Stay Tourism: A Case of Ilam Municipality
Authors: Khatri Kendra Prakash
Published: January 2024

Home stay tourism has emerged as a promising avenue for income generation and community development in Nepal, particularly in rural areas where traditional forms of accommodation are scarce. This article explores the income generation opportunities offered by home stays in Ilam Municipality, Nepal, and delves into the impact of rural tourism on the local economy. The article also analyzes the challenges and opportunities associated with home stay development, emphasizing the importance of community-based tourism and its potential for economic growth, cultural preservation, and poverty alleviation. Drawing on qualitative approach, data were collected through the unstructured interview and direct interaction with local participants and visitors. The findings highlight the economic benefits of home stays, the empowerment of local communities, and the preservation of cultural heritage. However, challenges related to cultural authenticity, service quality, and equitable development are identified. The findings imply that the policymakers, tourism planners, and local communities should formulate effective plans and programs to enhance the sustainability and inclusivity of home stay tourism in Nepal.
Critical Perspectives in Language Education Research: Exploring English-generated Inequalities from Marxist-influenced Theory
Authors: Khatri Krishna Kumar , Baral Rajendra Prasad
Published: January 2024

This paper critically examines the major threads of critical perspectives that are pervasively employed in Social Sciences in general and language education research in particular. First, it examines briefly about three critical theories (viz. Marxist-influenced, poststructuralist and postcolonial) with reference to language education related notions. Then, building on the theoretical underpinnings of Marxist-influenced theory, it delineates and discusses the English language-generated issues and inequalities prevalent in the multilingual context of Nepal. The authors argue that English as a medium of instruction (EMI) has created social and epistemic inequalities between the students from dominant languages and indigenous communalities in Nepalese society. EMI has been implemented in the schools at the cost of other indigenous languages and posed injustice to the students from diverse linguistic groups. It is claimed that critical pedagogy as being one of the threads of Marxist-influenced perspectives can be employed to mitigate such inequalities.