bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Structural Characterization and Functional Interaction Analysis of Radiation Induced Protein Flt3 in Human and Mouse
Authors: Tomar Aditi
Published: March 2023

Increasing risk of radiation exposure can be due to various reasons such as terrorist attacks, detonation of nuclear reactors, nuclear weapons, as well as acute radiation exposure on large scale poses high risk to humankind. Therefore, there is a critical need of identification and authentication of fast and early-response radiation induced harm biomarkers to distinguish between exposed and non-exposed individuals on a large-scale basis. This study deals with structural characterization of radiation induced proteins that are probable biomarkers such as Flt3L using database tools such as prot-param for physio-chemical properties, GOR IV to predict the secondary structure, swiss modelling for 3D model of protein, stitch and string analysis for protein-chemical interaction and protein-protein interaction respectively. In-silico analysis showcasing, protein Flt3L physical parameters such as theoretical PI 8.72, hydrophobicity 0.100, aliphatic index 111.81. Secondary structure, alpha helix 41.38%, extended strand 11.64%. Homology modelling showing sequence identity 74.26%, coverage 0.50 and range 1-101. In stich, Flt3 activating KITLG and showing binding affinity to Zn molecule. Identification of protein-protein interacting functional partner of Flt3L using string shows interactions with polyubiquitin-C (UBC), KITLG, Nras proto onco genes, etc, it showed experimental evidence of Flt3L and KITLG protein. Hence, by using in-silico analysis we can perform a preliminary study to predict the structures and chemical interaction of potential radiation induced probable biomarkers that can be utilized for rapid detection of radiation exposure and drugdiscovery.
Lenguaje de señas: un problema comunicativo para la formación académica en la Universidad Autónoma de Chiapas. Un estudio de caso.
Authors:   Universidad Autónoma de Chiapas, Santos Aguilar Claudia Priscila , Flores Robledo Vanessa Viridiana ,   Universidad Autónoma de Chiapas
Published: March 2023

This text shows the role of communication in the teaching-learning process as one of the main factors involved in the educational world, both inside and outside the classroom; Education is, above all, a process of communication and socialization of the individual, therefore, the importance of it occurring correctly and efficiently must be kept in mind. The Inclusion of the Deaf in Higher Education arose in order to generate an analysis of the processes of inclusion of deaf people in education, particularly in university life, which ranges from raising awareness of the entire hearing community to transformation of institutional educational projects. In the case of the silent Mexican community, Johnson and Erting (1989) are some of the researchers who have meticulously treated the subject; in the case of the deaf ethnic group. In the educational field, the teacher has authority over the student, and control of the final result of the didactic process, which is materialized in the final grade, and which undoubtedly conditions the entire communication process, access to sign language, in areas such as education and public services, is essential for the human rights of deaf people in the silent community for deaf people, access to sign language is key to breaking down communication barriers and being able to participate in society as anyone another person.
La retórica en el discurso de los derechos humanos
Authors:   Universidad Autónoma de Chiapas, Pérez Ramos José Juan , Díaz Mayo Karla Guadalupe ,   Universidad Autónoma de Chiapas
Published: March 2023

The constitutional amendment of human rights, according to specialised jurists, is the most important innovation that the Political Constitution of the United Mexican States of 1917 has undergone in its more than 100 years of existence. While it is true that numerous studies have examined in depth the impact of this legislative transformation on national legal life, it is even more true that little or nothing has been discussed in relation to the rhetorical discourse emanating from it. Following Aristotle, rhetoric must be oriented towards convincing through reasons and not merely persuading by manipulating the emotions of the audience, as it was used in antiquity by the sophists, considering it as an argumentative skill and an art of suggestion, which has always had an undeniable usefulness. Through rhetoric, discourses are created, for example, that of human rights, which is widely used in the field of professional politics and as a practical tool should be used to express the truth, However, its use can also be seen on the contrary, that is, the creation of sophistries that carry with them power interests, as is the case here. The discourse of human rights in Mexico has become an accumulation of political dissertations that attempt to demonstrate a utopian reality, not innocently, nor much less involuntarily, since those who control these messages create hypothetical ideal scenarios and impose their will, protecting hegemonic interests and logics, They turn them into demagogy, in order to achieve public acceptance and affinity with the political project to which they are aligned, through false promises about the effective application of these rights, appealing to the emotions and false expectations of citizens.
The March 2020, Mw 5.7 Magna, Utah, earthquake—documentation of geologic effects and summary of new research
Authors: Hiscock Adam , Kleber Emily , McKean Adam , Erickson Ben , McDonald Greg , Giraud Richard , Castleton Jessica , Bowman Steve
Published: March 2023

The March 18, 2020, Mw 5.7 Magna earthquake was the largest earthquake in Utah since the 1992 ML 5.8 St. George earthquake. The Magna earthquake occurred in the northwest corner of the Salt Lake Valley, home to 1.2 million people. Immediately following the earthquake, the Utah Geological Survey organized teams to collect perishable field data on the geologic effects of ground shaking near the epicenter, as well as establish a web-based digital clearinghouse to collect, distribute, and archive data related to the earthquake. This earthquake also coincided with the beginning of the COVID-19 global pandemic, which added extra challenges to our earthquake response. Teams used a small, unmanned aircraft system to obtain aerial photos and videos of geologic effects to supplement ground-based reconnaissance. The observed geologic effects of ground motions from the Magna earthquake include liquefaction in the form of sand boils, tension cracks, lateral spreading, and localized subsidence. No primary surface fault rupture was observed. The areas with the highest observed concentration of liquefaction features were close to the shore of Great Salt Lake and near the epicenter, northeast of the town of Magna. Photos and other documentation of the geologic effects associated with this earthquake are critical in helping to understand the hazards associated with moderate magnitude earthquakes in the Wasatch Front region. The earthquake sequence and associated geologic effects were well documented, due to the proximity to a major metropolitan area and the mainshock and aftershocks occurring within the densest part of the Utah Regional Seismic Network. In the two years since the earthquake, numerous studies have been published documenting and interpreting data to characterize the Magna event and discuss how new data add to what is known about seismic hazards along the Wasatch Front.
From Speech to Text: Enhancing Descriptive Paragraph Writing with Unjuk Tutur‘s Learning Model
Authors: Sulistyo Bambang , Anam Samsul , Erwanto Erwanto
Published: March 2023

This study fills a gap in the literature by examining effectiveness of one specific speaking project named Unjuk Tutur (Show and Tell) learning model in improving the ability of seventh-grade students at SMPN 01 Simpang OKU Selatan to write descriptive paragraphs. The study used a one-group pretest-posttest design with a sample of 16 out of 119 students due to social restrictions from the government in response to COVID-19. Data was collected through a descriptive paragraph writing test, and the data was analyzed using statistical techniques. The results showed a significant improvement in students' ability to write descriptive paragraphs after using the Speaking Project learning model, with an average score increase from 66.67 on the pre-test to 78.13 on the post-test. The findings suggest that the Speaking Project learning model could be an effective tool for improving students' writing skills in descriptive paragraphs. The assessment criteria used to evaluate the students' descriptive paragraphs included vocabulary, sentence structure, and spelling. The implications of this study are significant for educators seeking to enhance students' writing abilities. The Speaking Project learning model, which focuses on simple communication skills, could be an effective approach to teaching writing skills to seventh-grade students. Moreover, the findings of this study are relevant to the wider context of Indonesian language learning in the field, where there is a lack of variety in learning methods and models. In conclusion, this study highlights the effectiveness of the Speaking Project model in improving students' descriptive writing skills in Indonesian language learning. Educators can benefit from this approach to enhance students' writing abilities.
Assessment, Evaluation and Monitoring of Teaching and Learning in Nigeria Primary Schools: Challenges and Implications for Teachers
Authors: Osiesi Mensah Prince
Published: March 2023

Teaching and learning processes in Nigeria primary schools are worth a continuous assessment, monitoring and evaluation, as it is imperative that teachers and learners be abreast of the outcomes of their teaching-learning outcomes. This paper x-rayed the imports of assessment, monitoring and evaluation of teaching and learning processes in primary schools in Nigeria; and the many challenges militating against their successful implementation at the level. The implications of these challenges especially for teachers  were itemized. The paper concludes that for improved, effective, and sustainable teaching-learning interventions, regular, effective and efficient assessment, monitoring, and evaluation practices should be implemented and sustained in all primary schools; while the challenges militating against the assessment, monitoring and evaluation of teaching and learning in Nigeria primary schools be fully addressed.
Rethinking Appropriateness of Actions in Environmental Decisions: Connecting Interest and Identity Negotiation with Plural Valuation
Authors: Raymond Christopher M. , Hirsch Paul , Norton Bryan , Scott Andrew , Reed Mark S.
Published: March 2023

Issues of interest, identity and values intertwine in environmental conflicts, creating challenges that cannot generally be overcome using rationalities grounded in generalised argumentation and abstraction. To address the growing need to engage interests and identities along with plural values in the conservation of biodiversity and ecological systems, we introduce the concept of ‘appropriateness of actions’ and ground it in a relational understanding of environmental ethics. A determination of appropriateness for actions comes from combining outputs from value elicitation with those of interest and identity negotiation in ways that are salient to specific people and their relationships to specific places. Drawing on the Blue Mountain Forest Partnership in the Pacific Northwest, we propose factors of success for supporting appropriate actions: 1) understanding context and identifying key stakeholders; 2) surfacing a diversity of interests and building system-level trust; 3) building empathy for different identities grounded in specific places; 4) eliciting diverse values and seeking to understand their links to worldviews and knowledge systems and; 5) seeking out appropriate actions.
Partner Phubbing, Romantic Jealousy and Marital Satisfaction among Married Individuals
Authors: Arshad Amna , Hifza Imran
Published: March 2023

This study aimed to find out the relationship between partner phubbing, romantic jealousy and marital satisfaction among married individuals. Predictive role of partner phubbing and romantic jealousy on marital satisfaction was also aimed to explore. This study used cross-sectional research design. Data consisted of N=300 married individuals from major cities of Pakistan; n = 150 men n =150 women. Partner Phubbing Scale, Motives for Inducing Romantic Jealousy, ENRICH Marital Satisfaction Scale were used. Pearson product moment correlation and multiple hierarchical regression analyses were carried out. The result showed that partner phubbing was positively correlated with romantic jealousy. Partner phubbing and romantic jealousy were found to be negatively correlated with marital satisfaction. Results also revealed that partner phubbing and romantic jealousy negatively predicted marital satisfaction. It is concluded that increasing use of cell phones leads towards jealousy which in turn may impact relationship satisfaction and personal well-being.
COVID-19 Survivors’ Psychological Health: An Exploratory Study
Authors: Yousafzai Nayab , Anum Rabbani
Published: March 2023

Across the world, Coronavirus disease 2019 remains to spread. COVID-19 Survivors suffers from considerable mental distress. The purpose of current study is to discover about the likelihood of mental distress of survivors of COVID-19 all over the crises. Qualitative method specifically interpretative phenomenological analysis used in current study. Total Sample size was 6 and their age’s ranges between 21 to 40 years. Semi-structure interviews were conducted with COVID-19 survivors. Two main themes were highlighted (1) COVID-19 Survivors psychological experiences in isolation ward; (2) Physical experiences of the survivors of COVID-19 in isolation ward. It is concluded that in this epidemic, in addition to fatiguing and bodily signs of the illness, COVID-19 patients experience psychological disturbances such as discomfort caused by COVID-19 symptoms, psychological distress of imminent death, psychological mindset of being carrier, psychologically confused and rejected, missing family members or others in isolation ward.
Relationship between Personality Traits and Emotional Intelligence among Male Adolescents of Boarding School in Pakistan
Authors: Raheem Nabila , Asad Shamaila , Sultan Mir Azeem , Nasir Saeed Khattak  , Abdullah Maham
Published: March 2023

This study was conducted to explore the relationship between Personality Traits (PT) and Emotional Intelligence (EI) among male (12-18 years M: SD:) boarding students of Pakistan. This research hypothesized that there is a significant positive relationship between PT and EI among boarding adolescents. Non-probability convenient sampling was used to collect the data from 267 participants, residing in a boarding school in Pakistan. Personality traits were assessed using International Personality Item Pool (IPIP), while emotional intelligence was assessed using Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire (EIQ). Pearson product-moment correlation analysis yielded highly significant results which indicated that there is a strong positive relationship between PT and EI among boarding adolescents. Understanding this relationship between emotional intelligence and personality traits can help them in deciding the appropriate career for their coming professional life. Moreover, it can also help educational institutes to identify the appropriate professional fields for students depending upon their personality traits and emotional intelligence so that they can arrange counseling for parents and children about the future.
Compact, Consumer Off the Shelf Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (COTS-RPAS) in Observing Haliastur indus, the Kali, or Brahminy Kites
Authors: Canilao Michael Armand P.
Published: March 2023

The paper demonstrates how small, compact consumer off the shelf remotely piloted aircraft systems (COTS-RPAS) with zoom capability is an effective remote sensing platform in observing Brahminy Kites due to its non-intimidating nature, which arguably minimizes disturbance of the kites. The paper through this remote sensing platform was able to document some key play, cooperative fishing, behaviors of the raptors as well as draft a distribution map of sightings within the raptors range utilizing the compact -COTS-RPAS in tandem with Geographic Information Systems. Use of COTS-RPAS opens a new window or point of view (POV) to avian observational and behavioral studies especially because we are now given horizontal near orthogonal and orthogonal views of the avian species while in flight. Most documentation of birds in flight typically show the underwing and underbody parts but now with the aid of COTS-RPAS we see the upper wing and upper body while in flight
The Uluru Statement from the Heart – A consideration from three perspectives
Authors: Turnbull David
Published: March 2023

This article positions the author in a relationship with Australian First Nations people that was made possible through their publication of _The Uluru Statement from the Heart. _That statement offers a distinctive First Nations perspective. I position myself, affirmatively in relation to the Statement, using a philosophical approach based on the relational concept of complementarity between perspectives. First I refer readers to that Statement, which speaks directly to anyone who is receptive to its message. Second, I bring to bear a framework of conceptual analysis derived from occupational science, utilising the work of Ann Wilcock. Third, I draw upon some of the thoughts concerning Aboriginal worldviews offered by Aboriginal philosopher, Mary Graham. The juxtaposition of these three perspectives, contributes to the development of a perspective of complementarity that is offered here for dialogue within the overarching framework of truth-telling and justice.
An Insight into Gender Specific Comparison of COVID-19 Patients in Lahore, Pakistan
Authors: Faisal Arwa , Shoaib Naila , Jamil Nazia , Batool Rida
Published: March 2023

Background: The deadly disease, named SARS-CoV-2 (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2), which emerged in 2019, immediately spread across the world and killed millions of people. The aim of the current work was to find gender-based disparities in the people of Lahore, Pakistan in terms of COVID-19 severity.
Methods: We examined the individuals (n = 1000) that visited two private diagnostic centers in Lahore, Pakistan, for COVID-19 testing between May 1, 2020, and December 31, 2020. Nasopharyngeal swabs were collected from the individuals to confirm the COVID-19 disease by RT-PCR assay using “Sansure Biotech Inc. Nucleic Acid Detection Kit”. Clinical and demographic information of the respective individuals was also obtained. The data was analyzed using Microsoft Excel.
Results: We did not find any major difference of COVID-19 positivity rate between men and women. Men's average age was 44.4 years, whereas women's average age was 40.9 years. The severity of the symptoms was remained equal in men and women however, majority of the women as compared to men were showing a greater number of symptoms (2 or 3) simultaneously. We found that some of the symptoms were associated with the specific gender, for example chills, loss of taste or smell, and muscle pain were only found among men. While headache was restricted to women only. We also observed that some of the symptoms were co-occurred frequently in only men, these included shortness of breath with flu and fever with flu, while in women the frequently co-occurred symptoms were sore throat with fever.
Conclusion: COVID-19 infection is equally common in men and women of Lahore, Pakistan. Whereas the number and the type of symptoms of COVID-19 could vary across the gender. Understanding these gender disparities in terms of symptomatology may help to guide the local health authorities in allocating the available resources more efficiently.
Relationship of Gender to Prevalence, Knowledge, Attitude and Practice among Healthcare Workers Regarding Needle-stick Injuries in Tertiary Care Hospitals
Authors: Altaf Afrasyab , Javaid Ayman , Shabir Mohsin , Khan Sohrab , Danish Naveed , Khan Ghassan Jamshed , Islam Arshad
Published: March 2023

Background: The purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between gender and prevalence, knowledge, attitude and practice regarding needle-stick injuries.
Methods: This is a cross-sectional study in which 240 healthcare workers from two tertiary care hospitals were recruited. A self-administered questionnaire was provided to the participating staff who had direct contact with the patients. We evaluated demographics, work-related characteristics, prevalence, knowledge, attitude and practice measures using the questionnaire.
Results: Our study included 120 males and 120 females (total 240) healthcare workers. According to this study, the lifetime prevalence of needle stick injury among healthcare workers is 52.5% in Males and 75 % in females. Characteristics such as years of age, marital status, education, department, hours per week, work shift and knowledge were not related to increased tendency of needle-stick injuries. However, work type, work experience, attitude and practice are important predictors.
Conclusion: Gender has a positive correlation with needle-stick injuries. The practice and attitude are important factors in determining the prevalence on needle-stick injuries in females.
Opinion of Doctors on Discrimination of Female Patients Suffering from Hepatitis C During Pregnancy at Public and Private Hospitals of Islamabad
Authors: Naeem Addul , Rashid Fozia , Faisal Shagufta , Majeed Waheed , Rukia Ramza , Saleem Shabana
Published: March 2023

Background: Hepatitis C is viral disease that affects the liver in humans; globally it is very prevalent disease and a frequent cause of death. This study explored the HCV screening pattern during pregnancy and to establish national guidelines for HCV screening in the light of international guidelines during pregnancy based on suggestions of experts.
Methods: A mix method cross sectional survey was conducted including gynecologist and obstetricians professionals working in the different government and private medical institutions. Sixty-four professionals were selected for quantitative part while fifteen were selected for the qualitative part. In dept interviews were conducted and using a questionnaire quantitative data was collected. Data was presented in the narrations, graphs and tables. Frequencies and proportions were calculated.
Results: Among the study participants 85.9% experts agreed that we can follow international guidelines for HCV screening in our settings. The majority of the experts provided that National screening guidelines should be based on risk factor based. It was observed by the expert opinion that there is social and mental stigma among the pregnant females positive for HCV i.e. Feel badly labeled 73.4%, Discrimination during antenatal visits 29.7%, Discrimination during delivery 56.2%, Not sure about breast feeding 81.2%, Problem facing during baby care 50%, Personal relationship problems 65.6%, Problems at family level 59.3%, Social discrimination 73.4%, Mental stress 79.6% and Discrimination at job/work place 48.4%. Study participants provided that universal screening during pregnancy is necessary because of the various reasons including safety of the health care providers and to aware the health care providers about the safety measures during handling of a HCV positive case, Prevent the vertical transmission and it will provided the estimate about the HCV burden among the population especially among the pregnant population.
Conclusion: Study concluded that there is social and mental stigma among the pregnant females positive for HCV.
Knowledge and Attitude of Female University Students of District Peshawar Regarding Blood Group
Authors: Khan Aftab , Ullah Obaid , Attaullah Shahnaz , . Tabassum , Banaras Saman
Published: March 2023

Background: Knowledge about blood group and blood group related complications among female is important for wellbeing society and health family. The objective of the study was to determine the knowledge and attitude of female university students regarding blood group.
Methods: This was a ten-month descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out among female University students of district Peshawar from the duration of September 2018 to July 2019.  A total 222 female University students were randomly selected for this study. After taking written consent from the head of concern institution and responders a predesigned questionnaire containing information regarding knowledge about blood group, blood group related complication and blood group card availability were filled. Blood grouping of each participant was done through slide prick method. Data was gathered and analyzed by using SPSS version 21.
Results: Among 222 female University students blood group card was available among 77 % female students. The results showed that majority blood group of the study population was B+ (30.6%) followed by O+ (30.2%) and A+ (28.4%). It was found that 78 (35.1%), 24 (10.8%), 131 (59.0%) and 146 (65.8%) female University students know about their blood group, Rh related complications, universal recipient blood group and universal donor blood group respectively. The study provided that 11 (5%) female University students provided wrong information about their blood group, self-report and performed blood group were not matched.
Conclusion: Study provided a very low level of knowledge about blood group, and blood group related complication among female university students.
Psychological Impact of COVID-19 on University Students of Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhawa (Pakistan) and Their Survival
Authors: Ali Shaista , Anjum Zahin , Yousaf Sumbla , Rahat Amina , Yousaf Faryal
Published: March 2023

Background: COVID-19 is spreading quickly, producing excessive compact of distress and dissention in the community.
Methods: The cross-sectional survey was used among students of University of Peshawar Pakistan. The designed questionnaire (hard and soft form) to measure anxiety, stress and depression under defined scales and survival strategies was used for assessment.
Results: A total of 800 participants 59.0% females, 41.0% Males with mean age (22.98 ± 2.918 years,) participated in the study. The frequency of students having moderate anxiety, stress and depression (at their score range) was approximately 30.9%, 12.1% and 35.1% correspondingly. The 162 out of total respondents were watching/using media as survival strategy. Males had significantly less anxiety, Stress and depression scores than females. Additionally, those having a positive covid-19 are slightly increased of stress and anxiety, while family history or colleague with disease had significantly higher anxiety score than depression. The leading causes of distress associated with pandemic were found the uncertain and unstable situation in term of accessibility, travel and continuation of income resources.
Conclusion: Covid-19 has been assessed with major impact on student’s psychological fitness. The frequent survival strategy implemented by university students in this study were watching/use of media, games/exercises, following of Covid-19 SOPs, comedy and religious activities. Therefore, it is recommended that mental health of students should not be abandoned during pandemic.
Fear of COVID-19 in dentistry students: an evaluation of their knowledge and practices
Authors: Majeed Muhammad Mansoor , Anwar Madiha , Uzair Muhammad , Bashir Muhammad Bilal , Syeda Noureen Iqbal , Tanoli Naseer Ahmed
Published: March 2023

Background: This study's objective was to analyse the fear of COVID-19 among the dentistry student and the knowledge, attitude, and practices during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Methods: It was a cross-sectional questionnaire-based study. An online survey form was designed and distributed to undergraduate dental students via google forms. A previously validated fear of coronavirus scale (FCV-19S) was used to analyse the fear. SPSS 21 was used for data entry and data analysis. Descriptive statistics were applied to calculate the frequencies of different variables. Independent t-test was executed to determine the difference of FCV-19S among gender and between public and private dental colleges. ANOVA was carried out to evaluate the difference in fear among different levels of BDS.
Results: Data of 983 individuals from different dental colleges in Karachi, Pakistan, have been analysed. The majority of the students were females in 1st year and private sector dental colleges (P<0.001). The mean FCV-19S was 20.99 ± 6.48, which is higher than the cut-off value ?15. A highly significant difference in mean FCV-19S among the different variables has been observed (P<0.001). A significant difference has been observed among the gender (t (932) = -5.40, p<0.001) in all 4-years of BDS.
Conclusion: Despite good knowledge and following the COVID-19 guidelines, fear is prevalent among the students.
Appropriateness of Covid-19 vaccine and misconceptions among Pakistani population: a web-based national survey
Authors: Panhwar Maryam , Memon Parveen , Shamshad Sadaf , Baloch Zulalikhan , Anzar Wajiha , Baig Qasier Ali
Published: March 2023

Background: Uncertainty about any kind of medication will be a potential threat. Hesitancy regarding vaccination is a danger to overall global public health. Since it’s the first-time global efforts were made to develop a vaccine against the pandemic of COVID-19. So, this is unknown its acceptance in the community. Getting information regarding the key determinants that influence and potential myths about the vaccine might help full to develop strategies that can help improve the vaccination programs globally. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of the acceptance of the COVID-19 vaccine, its determinants, and myths about the vaccine among people in Pakistan.
Methods: A descriptive web-based based study was done, using snowball sampling, bilingual, and a self-administered close-ended questionnaire was sent to participants through google forms on social media platforms and email.
Results: A total of 463 participants from all over Pakistan showed the minimum level of secondary education. The occupational status of the participants showed that (45.1%) were currently employed. Vaccination and their perception can be influenced by educational/socioeconomic statuses, participants were also asked about factors they considered to be the most influential in terms of encouraging and discouraging. Fear of getting an infection was the most encouraging factor (39.1%) for people to get vaccinated, whereas adverse effects via social and digital media were the most demotivating factor (36.5%).  Participants were asked the reasons for their reluctance; most were afraid of an allergic reaction to the vaccine. The various myths and misconceptions associated with the Covid vaccine showed by logistic regression analysis for factors that were potentially associated with the intake of covid vaccination.
Conclusion: Addressing educational/sociodemographic factors relating to the COVID-19 vaccination might help encourage the uptake of the vaccination program globally which also tackles future pandemics.
An Insight into the Risk Factors for Cerebral Palsy in Pakistan
Authors: Rafique Ammara
Published: March 2023

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The Impact of Urbanization on Economic Growth in Gauteng Province, South Africa
Authors: Jacobs Sarah , David Oladipo Olalekan , Wyk Abigail Stiglingh-Van
Published: March 2023

The apartheid legacy molded urbanization changes in South Africa. Post-1994 people were free to migrate to areas with greater economic activities (increased socio-economic opportunities) subsequently, the genesis of migration. Majority of the people aimed for Gauteng Province which is considered the economic hub of the country and a magnet of opportunities. This study looked at the history of Gauteng- primarily the economic position in conjunction with economic theories.  This quantitative research investigated the relationship between economic growth and urbanization in the Gauteng Province. Granger causality tests were used to ascertain the relationship used in the research and the study focused on the period 1997 to 2020, using quarterly data. From the study, it was established that there is a unidirectional causality running from economic growth and employment in Gauteng- meaning that an increase in economic growth enables more jobs to be created, leading to migration of people to the province. The paper also found no causal relationship between population and economic growth- meaning that population increase does not have any effect on economic growth. People seek to progress out of poverty, primarily to an urban lifestyle to leverage socio-economic benefits- grow skills and knowledge by accessing public services such as education, and infrastructure mainly available in urbanized areas. The paper recommends for the government redefine urbanization policy to manage rapid migration. Failure to do so will lead to infrastructure ( housing, water, and electricity) and employment challenges within the province.
Foreign Direct Investment and Economic Growth in Africa: Another Look from the WAEMU Region
Authors: M'baye Cheick Kader
Published: March 2023

Using panel cointegration and Granger causality techniques for the period 1994 to 2018, this article empirically explores the relationship between foreign direct investment (FDI) and economic growth in the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU). Contrary to the literature’s widely accepted opinion, we find no evidence of a causal relationship between FDI inflows and economic growth in the WAEMU region. This surprising result can be explained by the weakness of absorptive capacity factors as pointed out by the literature. However, we find contrary to the literature that the importance of absorptive capacity is a necessary but not sufficient condition to ensure the growth impact of FDI in these countries. The Null effect of FDI inflows on growth is also explained by the structural FDI sector-oriented puzzle observed in these countries. Sectors attracting the most FDI inflows are the ones that contribute the least to economic growth. Conversely, sectors contributing the most to economic growth are those which attract the least foreign capital. This finding provides crucial policy implications for the WAEMU region in terms of rethinking their FDI attractiveness policies in favor of more efficient, and inclusive economic growth.
The Interaction between Policy Mix in Lebanon: Applications of the Nonlinear and Linear ARDL Models
Authors: Hachem Mahmoud
Published: March 2023

This study investigates the interaction between fiscal and monetary policies in Lebanon over the period 2001 to 2019 by using Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) and the Nonlinear Autoregressive Distributed Lag (NARDL) model introduced by Pesaran et al. (2001) and Shin et al. (2014) respectively in order to examine simultaneously the short- and long-run symmetric and possible asymmetric interactions between fiscal and monetary tools in Lebanon. The fiscal and monetary rules employed in this study are inspired from Leeper (1991, 2016 and 2018). Based on NARDL and ARDL fiscal and monetary reaction functions, Lebanese fiscal authority acts independently indicating a fiscal dominance. This situation obliged the BDL to neglect its main goal of maintaining price stability in order to support fiscal deficit by creating seigniorage revenue to balance the government accounts which in turns has led to an acceleration of inflation rates even in case of monetary contraction. The fiscal responsiveness to changes in public debt is extremely weak in Lebanon, and even is negative, and this is due to the high levels of public debt (174.3% of GDP in 2019). The empirical results indicate also that while the linear approach provides evidences of the interaction between the fiscal and monetary policies, the nonlinear approach provides more important evidences to determine in which direction this cooperation or conflict occurs between policy mix. Moreover, this paper provides new evidences of the absence of fiscal and monetary discipline rules followed by the fiscal and monetary authorities, which indicates that the policymakers in Lebanon were managing the financial and monetary policies without any specific plan or program and without any future vision or even a framework that allows these policies to be evaluated.
A Research on Presenteeism in Students Who Attend Bilsem and Project Schools
Authors: GÜNER EŞERLER İlkay , GÜNGÖR Halime , DİLBER Yaşar
Published: March 2023

The aim of this research is to investigate presenteeism levels of high school students who attend science and art centers and project schools in Bursa. The research is a descriptive research designed in survey model. A quantitative research methods was used. Personal Information Form prepared by the researchers and Presenteeism Scale for Students were used as data collection tools in the study. 705 high school students who attend BILSEM and project schools in Bursa participated in the research. In the study, it was found that students' level of presenteeism did not differ statistically according to gender and attendance at BILSEM, but differed according to grade level and school type. It has been observed that science high school students focus more on the school academically than Anatolian high school students, they feel included in the school environment not only physically but in every sense when they are at school, they feel high sense of belonging to their school, they are better than the Anatolian high school students in focusing on the lesson, managing their stress and completing their homework. It is suggested that an in-depth examination together with different variables for other research studies, to reveal the presenteeism levels of students especially who have passed certain academic processes, exams and tests and who are considered more successful than other students, will be guided for future studies.
Drivers and Barriers to Adopting ICT: Mexican EFL Primary School Teachers’ Perceptions
Authors: Erguera Guerreo José Joaquín Enrique
Published: March 2023

Information and Communication Technologies (henceforth ICTs) have been widely used by English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers as a tool to enhance language learning. This study investigated the drivers and barriers of ICT adoption as perceived by EFL teachers at the primary school level in Mexico. A phenomenological approach was adopted, and semi-structured interviews were used to collect the data. The findings showed that teachers’ positive attitudes towards technology, attention motivation, having access to ICT resources, and enhancing language learning are the main drivers which facilitate the use and adoption of ICT in their classrooms, while, lack of resources, emerging challenges when using ICT resources and teachers’ demotivation are the main barriers. The study concluded that the current findings may help to better understand those factors, and hence inform EFL teachers, policymakers, and education authorities to develop actions to overcome the barriers and promote the pedagogical use of ICT.
Ashabul A’raf dalam Perspektif Tafsir Indonesia: Studi Komparasi Tafsir al-Azhar Karya Hamka dan Tafsir al-Misbah karya M. Quraish Shihab
Authors: Fatih Muhammad
Published: March 2023

Studi ini bertujuan untuk menentukan interpretasi M. Quraish Shihab dalam Tafsir al Azhar dan interpretasi Hamka dalam Tafsir al-Azhar tentang Ashabul A’raf, membandingkannya, dan meneliti kedekatan atau pengaruh mereka terhadap para pengkaji teks klasik dan kontemporer. Berdasarkan diskusi ini, jelas bahwa studi ini menggunakan pendekatan tafsir komparatif. Ini adalah penelitian perpustakaan. Data utama adalah karya tafsir dari dua pengkaji teks Indonesia yang disebutkan di atas, sementara data sekunder terdiri dari buku, artikel, dan jurnal yang berkaitan dengan tema. Untuk menjelaskan diskusi, penulis akan termasuk ayat-ayat yang menjadi objek interpretasi dengan terjemahannya. Terjemahan ayat diambil dari buku Tafsir al-Misbah. Metode analisis menggunakan analisis deskriptif dengan pola perbandingan. Penulis akan pertama-tama menyajikan interpretasi kedua pengkaji teks tersebut dan pandangan para pengkaji teks klasik seperti ath-Thabari dalam Tafsir Jami'ul Bayan fi Tafsiril Qur'an dan Ibn Katsir dalam Tafsir al-Qur'an al-'Adzim serta era kontemporer seperti Thahir ibn 'Asyur dalam Tafsir at-Tahrir wa at-Tanwir dan Wahbah az-zuhaili dalam Tafsir al-Munir. Kemudian, penulis akan menganalisis sisi perbedaan dan persamaan antara interpretasi M. Quraish Shihab dan Hamka, dan membandingkannya dengan interpretasi empat pengkaji teks di atas untuk meneliti kedekatan atau pengaruh kedua tokoh tersebut terhadap pandangan para pengkaji teks sebelumnya.
Pembelajaran Abad 21 Berbasis Kompetensi 4C di Perguruan Tinggi
Authors: Taufiqurrahman Muhammad
Published: March 2023

Penelitian ini merupakan hasil kajian pustaka dari berbagai literatur terkait pembelajaran abad-21 berbasis kompetensi 4C di perguruan tinggi. Perguruan tinggi sebagai institusi penyelenggara pendidikan memiliki tanggung jawab yang sangat penting dalam menghasilkan berbagai lulusan yang kompeten sesuai dengan tuntutan kompetensi abad-21. Salah satu kompetensi abad-21 tersebut adalah 4C yaitu kemampuan berpikir kritis dan memecahkan masalah (critical thinking and probllem solving), kemampuan bekerjasama dan kolaborasi (collaboration and teamwork), kemampuan berkomunikasi (communication), kreativitas dan inovasi (creativity and innovation). Kemampuan abad-21 yang diperoleh tersebut menjadi bekal lulusan perguruan tinggi untuk menghadapi era Society 5.0. Dalam penelitian ini dipaparkan mengenai prinsip pembelajaran abad-21, kompetensi 4C di perguruan tinggi, karakteristik pendidik dan peserta didik abad-21, model pembelajaran abad-21 berbasis 4C.  Berdasarkan dari hasil penelitian maka dapat di simpulkan bahwa perguruan tinggi merupakan sebuah institusi pencetak sumber daya manusia (SDM) unggul yang diharapkan dapat menghasilkan berbagai lulusan yang kompeten sesuai dengan tuntutan kompetensi abad-21. Lulusan yang kompeten merupakan peserta didik yang dapat menguasai 6 keterampilan dasar literasi (baca tulis, numerasi, sains, digital, finansial, budaya dan kewarganegaraan), kompetensi 4C (pemikiran kritis dan pemecahan masalah, kerjasama dan kolaborasi, komunikasi, kreativitas dan inovasi).
Relasi Kyai dan Jamaah Ditinjau dari Teori Pertukaran Sosial
Authors: Rosyadi Imron
Published: March 2023

Status Kyai sebagai bentuk hormat atas kepemimpinannya yang karismatik. Hubungan Kyai dengan pengikutnya adalah berpaternalistik karena kehormatan yang dibutuhkan untuk peran Kyai dan ketaatan militan dari pengikut. Penelitian ini akan menganalisis relasi antara Kyai dan pengikutnya dari perspektif teori pertukaran sosial. Menggunakan desain deskriptif kualitatif dengan pendekatan riset perpustakaan, penelitian ini melibatkan pengumpulan informasi, seperti artikel atau data ilmiah, yang terkait dengan hubungan antara Kyai dan pengikutnya melalui perspektif teori pertukaran sosial. Pengumpulan data untuk penelitian ini dilakukan dengan mencari data penelitian sebelumnya untuk mendukung analisis, didukung oleh berbagai sumber dengan kedalaman teoritis dari para ahli. Menurut teori pertukaran sosial, dakwah melibatkan hubungan antara pendakwah dan jamaah (mad'u). Pendakwah, dalam hal ini Kyai, melibatkan atribut dan status yang dikemas dengan baik untuk memberikan kepuasan pada Mad'u. Mad'u juga mengorbankan waktu, kekayaan, dan energi untuk menghadiri dakwah. Saat modernisasi menyerang dakwah, pendakwah juga membutuhkan perantara yang disebut agen komodifikasi agama. Pada akhirnya, dakwah ditentukan oleh agen komodifikasi, bukan Kyai sebagai pendakwah.
Perbandingan Sikap Disiplin Siswa MI Miftahun Najah dan SDN Mojogebang Kemlagi Mojokerto
Authors: HA Buro Hasan
Published: March 2023

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah : 1) Untuk mengetahui seberapa besar signifikan sikap disiplin siswa di MI Miftahun Najah Tahun Pelajaran 2022/2023. 2) Untuk mengetahui seberapa besar signifikan sikap disiplin siswa di SDN Mojogebang Kemlagi Mojokerto Tahun Pelajaran 2022/2023. 3) Untuk mengetahui adakah perbedaan yang signifikan sikap disiplin siswa di MI Miftahun Najah dan SDN Mojogebang Kemlagi Mojokerto Tahun Pelajaran 2022/2023. Populasi penelitian dalam penyusunan jurnal ini adalah siswa kelas VI di MI Miftahun Najah Dan SDN Mojogebang  yang berjumlah 41 siswa, dengan rincian siswa kelas VI MI Miftahun Najah yang berjumlah 24 dan siswa kelas VI SDN Mojogebang Kemlagi Mojokerto berjumlah 17 siswa. Dalam penelitian ini penulis menggunakan teknik analisis regresi linear sederhana. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini adalah 1) Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa hasil observasi yang dilakukan  kepada 41 siswa interpretasinya adalah siswa yang mendapat penilaian sangat baik sebanyak 389 item atau 94,88%, yang mendapat penilaian baik sebanyak 21 item atau 5,12%, yang mendapat penilaian cukup baik sebanyak 0 item atau 0%, yang mendapat penilaian kurang baik sebanyak 0 item atau 0% dan yang mendapat penilaian sangat kurang baik sebanyak 0 item atau 0%. Dari hasil tersebut terlihat bahwa lebih banyak responden yang mendapat penilaian “sangat baik” hal ini menunjukkan bahwa sikap disiplin di MI Miftahun Najah sangat tinggi.  2) Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa hasil observasi yang dilakukan  kepada 41 siswa berikut interpretasinya. Dari hasil observasi yang dilakukan tersebut dapat diketahui bahwa siswa yang mendapat penilaian sangat baik sebanyak 317 item atau 77,32 %, yang mendapat penilaian baik sebanyak 21 item atau 5,12%, yang mendapat penilaian cukup baik sebanyak 32 item atau 7,80 %, yang mendapat penilaian kurang baik sebanyak 18 item atau 4,39 % dan yang mendapat penilaian sangat kurang baik sebanyak 22 item atau 5,37 %. Dari hasil tersebut terlihat bahwa lebih banyak responden yang mendapat penilaian “sangat baik” hal ini menunjukkan bahwa sikap disiplin di SDN Mojogebang sangat tinggi. 3) Untuk mengetahui sejauh mana komparasi sikap disiplin siswa di MI Miftahun Najah dengan sikap disiplin siswa di SDN Mojogebang, pada uji parametrik (Mann-Whitney U) dinyatakan bahwa skor Asymp. Sig/Asymptotic significance dua sisi adalah 0.04. Di sini didapat probabilitasnya di bawah 0,05. Maka H0 diterima atau tidak terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan sikap disiplin siswa di MI Miftahun Najah dan SDN Mojogebang Kemlagi Mojokerto Tahun Pelajaran 2022/2023.