bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Assessment of the concentration of toxic metals (aluminum, cadmium and manganese) in the soil and evergreen plant species at the Sastavci surface mine and its vicinity
Authors: Tomovic Milica , Grahovac Jovana , Dodic Jelena , Radojkovic Marija , Elezovic Natasa , Pantic Krstimir
Published: June 2024

The study aims to determine the concentration of Al3+, Cd2+ and Mn2+ in the soil and parts of evergreen plant species ? juniper and white pine ? at the surface mine Sastavci (Badanj) and its vicinity in order to determine the possibility of using evergreen plants as an ecological indicator or for phytoremediation. Globally, as a result of various anthropogenic activities such as traffic, agricultural activities, waste incineration, industrial production, mining, etc., it represents a serious problem leading to pollution with toxic and potentially toxic metal cations. One of the more innovative techniques used for the remediation of mining areas is phytoremediation. By applying phytoremediation, certain plant species in polluted areas have the ability to act as accumulators or hyperaccumulators, absorbing toxic metals from the soil through the plant roots and transporting them to the upper parts. This research has been conducted to determine the concentration of Al3+, Cd2+ and Mn2+ at the surface mine itself and its surroundings, as well as to monitor the distribution of metal cations in the system of roots, branches, needles, and fruits of the evergreen plant species ? white pine and juniper. The results showed that the sampled soil was contaminated with Cd in zones I and II for both plant species, since the concentrations exceeded the limit values, while the concentration of Cd in zone III, as well as in the control zone was below the determination limits for both plant species. The concentration of Mn in the soil from the white pine and juniper zone was above the world average in all three zones, as well as in the control zone itself. The soil was most enriched with the analysed elements in the surface mine of zone? I and II. According to the analysis of elements in the parts of white pine, roots, branches, needles and fruits, the highest concentration of Al was detected in the root in zone I, while the lowest concentration was recorded in the fruit (cones) in the control zone, an increased concentration of Cd was recorded in the branches in zones I and II, and the highest concentration of Mn was recorded in needles in zone II. The highest Al concentration was recorded in the juniper root in zone I and the lowest in the juniper fruit in the control zone, the Cd concentration was the highest in the juniper root zone I, and the lowest in the juniper fruit and the highest Mn concentration was recorded in the juniper needles in zone I. Based on the obtained values of the coefficient of biological absorption, it can be concluded that white pine is not suitable for phytoextraction or phytostabilization of the tested elements. The analysis of biological factors (bioconcentration, translocation and bioaccumulation factor) indicated a possible usage of juniper in phytoextraction for Cd only.
Audit Rate and Participant Pay Structure in Experimental Tax Research: A Review and Guide for Experimental Design
Authors: Hageman Amy M. , Schwebke Jason M. , West Ashley N.
Published: June 2024

We conduct a review of audit rate and pay structure design choices made in tax compliance experiments published since 1990. We find experimental audit rates are frequently, but not always, employed in experimental tax research, and vary among reviewed studies. Experimental research often requires paying participants, but participant pay schemes differ among reviewed studies. This study investigates how audit rate and pay structure design choices impact taxpayer compliance behavior. We use the findings of our literature review to motivate a 4 (audit rate: unstated, 1, 15, or 30 percent) × 2 (pay structure: flat or incentive) experiment to investigate how these design choices impact compliance. Results show compliance is higher when the experimental audit rate is stated (versus unstated) and under a flat pay (versus incentive pay) structure. We demonstrate that these design choices affect the statistical characteristics of response data and provide design guidance to researchers.

Data Availability: Data are available from the authors upon request.

JEL Classifications: H24; H26; M41.
Cash versus Share Payouts in Relative Performance Plans
Authors: Timmermans Oscar
Published: June 2024

This study examines the risk taking properties associated with incentive plans that use relative performance evaluation, with a focus on the form of payout, whether in cash or shares. By analyzing determinants and consequences of payout form choice, I find that share-based plans offer risk-averse managers weaker incentives to pursue projects with idiosyncratic risk compared with cash plans. This occurs because share plans—unlike cash plans—expose managers to systematic performance trends, as payout values are linked to stock prices. Additionally, I document that the variation in risk taking incentives depends on expected relative performance and the strength of the incentives. Overall, this study’s findings suggest that commonly used share-based relative performance plans might not always motivate managers to pursue innovative projects with high idiosyncratic risk when projects with systematic risk are available.

Data Availability: All data are available from the sources identified in the text.

JEL Classifications: G30; J33; J41; M12; M41.
355-OR: Glycemic Outcomes with CGM Use in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes—Real-World Analysis
Authors: GARG SATISH K. , HIRSCH IRL B. , REPETTO ENRICO , ULMER BRIAN , PERKINS CHRISTOPHER , SNELL-BERGEON JANET K. , BERGENSTAL RICHARD M.
Published: June 2024

Introduction & Objectives: While the benefits of CGM use in T1D are well documented, its efficacy across the spectrum of T2D patients in real-world settings has not been evaluated. We assessed the effects of CGM use in a large T2D adult population across the treatment spectrum, considering non-insulin therapies (NIT), basal insulin (BIT), and prandial insulin (PIT) with/without non-insulin medications.

Methods: This retrospective,12-month analysis used data from a large claims database that included >7.1 million patients with T2D in the electronic medical records. The two observation periods were: pre-index period -- 360 days prior to patients' first CGM claim; and post-index period -- 360 days after to the first CGM claim. The index date (baseline) was the date of the first CGM claim between December 27, 2019, and January 5, 2022. The primary outcome was change in HbA1c closest to 12 months after CGM acquisition.

Results: The analysis included 16,410 adults with T2D (NIT, n=4,659; (BIT, n=6,182, and PIT, n=5,569) with mean baseline HbA1c 8.8% and mean age 59 years. At 12 months, the mean change in HbA1c was significant in all three subgroups compared with HbA1c levels in the pre-index period. (Figure)

Conclusions: In this 12-month, real-world study, CGM use was associated with significant improvements in glucose control in both non-insulin and insulin-treated patients with T2D.

Disclosure

S.K. Garg: Research Support; Eli Lilly and Company. Advisory Panel; Medtronic. Research Support; Medtronic. Advisory Panel; Novo Nordisk. Research Support; DarioHealth Corp., Dexcom, Inc., Diasome. Advisory Panel; Roche Diabetes Care. I.B. Hirsch: Advisory Panel; Abbott. Research Support; Dexcom, Inc. Advisory Panel; Roche Diabetes Care. Research Support; MannKind Corporation, Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc. Advisory Panel; embecta. Research Support; Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc. Advisory Panel; Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated. E. Repetto: Employee; Roche Diabetes Care. B. Ulmer: Employee; Roche Diabetes Care. C. Perkins: Employee; Roche Diabetes Care. J.K. Snell-Bergeon: None. R.M. Bergenstal: Other Relationship; Abbott. Research Support; Arkray Marketing. Consultant; Ascensia Diabetes Care, Bigfoot Biomedical, Inc., CeQur. Other Relationship; Dexcom, Inc., Eli Lilly and Company. Consultant; embecta, Hygieia. Research Support; Insulet Corporation. Consultant; MannKind Corporation. Other Relationship; Medtronic, Novo Nordisk. Consultant; Onduo LLC, Roche Diabetes Care. Other Relationship; Sanofi. Research Support; Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc. Other Relationship; UnitedHealth Group. Consultant; Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated, Zealand Pharma A/S.

Funding

Roche Diabetes Care
Lifetime Medical Spending Attributed to Incident Type 2 Diabetes in Medicare Beneficiaries: A Longitudinal Study Using 1999–2019 National Medicare Claims
Authors: Shao Yixue , Wang Yu , Bigman Elizabeth , Imperatore Giuseppina , Holliday Christopher , Zhang Ping
Published: June 2024

OBJECTIVE

To estimate lifetime incremental medical spending attributed to incident type 2 diabetes (T2D) among Medicare beneficiaries by age at diagnosis, sex, and race/ethnicity.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS

We used the 1999–2019 100% Medicare fee-for-service claims database to identify a cohort of beneficiaries with newly diagnosed T2D in 2001–2003 using ICD codes. We matched this cohort with a nondiabetes cohort using a propensity score method and then followed the two cohorts until death, disenrollment, or the end of 2019. Lifetime medical spending for each cohort was the sum of expected annual spending, a product of actual annual spending multiplied by the annual survival rate, from the age at T2D diagnosis to death. Lifetime incremental medical spending was calculated as the difference in lifetime medical spending between the two cohorts. All spending was standardized to 2019 U.S. dollars.

RESULTS

Medicare beneficiaries with newly diagnosed T2D, despite having a shorter life expectancy, had 36–40% higher lifetime medical spending compared with a comparable group without diabetes. Lifetime incremental medical spending ranged from $16,115 to $122,146, depending on age at diagnosis, sex, and race/ethnicity, declining with age at diagnosis, and being highest for Asian/Pacific Islander and non-Hispanic Black beneficiaries.

CONCLUSIONS

The large lifetime incremental medical spending associated with incident T2D underscores the need for preventing T2D among Medicare beneficiaries. Our results could be used to estimate the potential financial benefit of T2D prevention programs both overall and among subgroups of beneficiaries.
The Gut Microbiota and Diabetes: Research, Translation, and Clinical Applications—2023 Diabetes, Diabetes Care, and Diabetologia Expert Forum
Authors: Byndloss Mariana , Devkota Suzanne , Duca Frank , Hendrik Niess Jan , Nieuwdorp Max , Orho-Melander Marju , Sanz Yolanda , Tremaroli Valentina , Zhao Liping
Published: June 2024

This article summarizes the state of the science on the role of the gut microbiota (GM) in diabetes from a recent international expert forum organized by Diabetes, Diabetes Care, and Diabetologia, which was held at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes 2023 Annual Meeting in Hamburg, Germany. Forum participants included clinicians and basic scientists who are leading investigators in the field of the intestinal microbiome and metabolism. Their conclusions were as follows: 1) the GM may be involved in the pathophysiology of type 2 diabetes, as microbially produced metabolites associate both positively and negatively with the disease, and mechanistic links of GM functions (e.g., genes for butyrate production) with glucose metabolism have recently emerged through the use of Mendelian randomization in humans; 2) the highly individualized nature of the GM poses a major research obstacle, and large cohorts and a deep-sequencing metagenomic approach are required for robust assessments of associations and causation; 3) because single–time point sampling misses intraindividual GM dynamics, future studies with repeated measures within individuals are needed; and 4) much future research will be required to determine the applicability of this expanding knowledge to diabetes diagnosis and treatment, and novel technologies and improved computational tools will be important to achieve this goal.
Perceived and physiological strains of societal participation in people with multiple sclerosis: a real-time assessment study
Authors: Gravesteijn Arianne S. , Ouwerkerk Maaike , Eijssen Isaline C.J.M. , Beckerman Heleen , De Groot Vincent
Published: June 2024

Objective: To examine the relationship between perceived and physiological strains of real-time societal participation in people with multiple sclerosis.
Design: Observational study.
Subjects/Patients: 70 people with multiple sclerosis.
Methods: Perceived and physiological strain of societal participation (10 participation-at-location and 9 transport domains) were measured in real time using the Whereabouts smartphone app and Fitbit over 7 consecutive days. Longitudinal relationships between perceived (1 not strenuous to 10 most strenuous) and physiological strains (heart rate reserve) were examined using mixed-model analyses. Type of event (participation-at-location or transport) was added as covariate, with further adjustments for fatigue and walking ability.
Results: Median perceived strain, summarized for all societal participation domains, varied between 3 and 6 (range: 1–10), whereas physiological strain varied between 18.5% and 33.2% heart rate reserve. Perceived strain (outcome) and physiological strain were not associated (β -0.001, 95%CI -0.008; 0.005, with a 7-day longitudinal correlation coefficient of -0.001). Transport domains were perceived as less strenuous (β -0.80, 95%CI -0.92; -0.68). Higher fatigue levels resulted in higher perceived strain (all societal participation domains) (β 0.05, 95%CI 0.02; 0.08).
Conclusion: Societal participation resulted in low-to-moderate perceived and physiological strain. Perceived and physiological strain of societal participation were unrelated and should be considered different constructs in multiple sclerosis.
Determination of Vitamins, Trace Elements, and Phytochemical Compounds in Boswellia Carterii Leaves Extracts
Authors: Hashim Heyam A. , Mohammed Mustafa T. , Thani Mohammed Z. , Klichkhanov Nisred K.
Published: June 2024

Background: The assessment of the extraction yield and nutritional content of Boswellia carterii extracts, including vitamins and trace elements, is significant. Objective: The study aims to identify phytochemical compounds present, and concluding on the plant’s potential health benefits and dietary contributions. Methods: The present study was conducted to extract the vitamins, trace elements and phytochemical constituents of Boswellia carterii leaves extracts using distilled water, ETOH (99%), and Ethylacetate by soxhlet. The yield of extracts was (18.361g/100g distilled water) while (29.322g/100g ETOH) and the Ethylacetate was found to be (27. 312g/100g). Different types of vitamins were estimated in all extracts utilizing HPLC. Results: Vitamins showed interesting results by revealing (A, B6, and B12). Vita. B12 is the most abundant in Alcohol extract, whereas vita. B12 is the most abundant in aqueous extract, and vita. B12 is the most abundant in ethylacetate compared with vitamin A, and B6. These findings call for more research into the vitamins in Boswellia carterii and their antioxidant relevance in therapeutic herbal medicine. Different metal ions were measured using FAAS (Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Mn, Ni, Pb, Se, and Zn). The results of the qualitative detection of all extracts indicated the existence of Alkaloids, Steroids, Terpenes, Phenols, Carbohydrates, Glycosides, Proteins, Saponins, Tannins, and Flavonoids. Conclusions: The results of the qualitative detection of all extracts indicated the existence of Alkaloids, Steroids, Terpenes, Phenols, Carbohydrates, Glycosides, Proteins, Saponins, Tannins, and Flavonoids.
Bayesian Inference and Collapse Models in Levitated Optomechanics
Authors:   , Laing Shaun
Published: June 2024

An apparent contradiction exists between the wave nature of quantum mechanics allowing for superposition of states, and the observations of classical mechanics. Several possible solutions for this discrepancy have been suggested including the proposal that quantum and classical dynamics are simply approximations to a universal dynamics. Collapse models modify the usual Schrödinger equation that provides this universal dynamics and can be tested experimentally. In this thesis, we conceive of a Talbot matter-wave interferometer to probe the superposition of high-mass nanoparticles. We extend existing descriptions beyond the point-like regime allowing us to test collapse models with masses up to 109u. During this development, we discover and correct an error in calculating the Talbot coeﬃcients for a laser grating in the Mie regime. A Bayesian analysis is performed on simulated data making greater use of each recorded arrival position of the nanoparticle and provide a real-valued probability density to the parameter space as opposed to the binary exclusion plots of previous works. We ﬁnd a limit to the size of spherical particles that can be used as a result of the grating transformation being averaged over the particle. As a result, during a collaboration with the Geraci group at Northwestern University, we develop a numerical method for ﬁnding where arbitrarily shaped particles scatter information about their position and use these techniques to derive the Talbot coeﬃcients for arbitrary particle geometries.
Recenzia na knihu: Vybrané problémy z dejín financií
Authors: Kušnírová Jana
Published: June 2024

BELIČKOVÁ, K. a kol. 2022. Vybrané problémy z dejín financií [Selected Problems from the History of Finance]. Bratislava: EKONÓM, Vydavateľstvo Ekonomickej univerzity v Bratislave, Bratislava 2022. 258 s. ISBN 978-80-225-4984-4.
Postavení ukrajinských uprchlíků v Evropě - případová studie České republiky a Francie
Authors: Dobiášová Monika
Published: June 2024

Europe has faced many migration challenges in recent years. The migration crisis of 2015-2016, when millions of illegal migrants tried to reach Europe. In 2022, Russia began an invasion of Ukraine, and millions of Ukrainian refugees were forced to leave their homes. Therefore, this study investigated and analyzed the factors leading Ukrainian refugees to relocate to the Czech Republic and France. A secondary goal was to examine the subjective refugee's perception of their ability to integrate into the majority society. A quantitative research survey was carried out through a questionnaire, in which 8,575 Ukrainian refugees participated. The results show that Ukrainian refugees stay in the Czech Republic primarily due to cultural similarities, work opportunities, and the availability of education. Meanwhile, for Ukrainian refugees staying in France the intercultural environment, openness of people, and support from the state are important. 76.53% of the surveyed Ukrainian refugees in the Czech Republic and 50.33% of the participating Ukrainian refugees in France rate the help and support from the state and society as sufficient. Integration into the majority society was rated positively by more than 82% of surveyed Ukrainian refugees in both countries, slightly more positively in the case of completing an integration or language course. While the first months of the war were in the spirit of providing the necessary assistance to Ukrainian refugees, now it is necessary to focus on their integration into mainstream society. Only then can the migration process be completed successfully, and everyone can benefit from it.
Proces „Democratic backsliding“ (Demokratického úpadku) v Ruské federaci v období 2012-2021
Authors: Solik Martin , Graf Jan , Velký Dalibor
Published: June 2024

The phenomenon of "democratic backsliding" is becoming a topical issue in today's international relations, with recent occurrences in various regions, including Europe. This paper examines the weakening of democracy in the Russian Federation from 2012 to 2021. The study aims to determine whether democratic elements were dismantled in Russia during this period. For this purpose, the theoretical framework by Ellen Lust and David Waldner was utilized, alongside Merkel's concept of embedded democracy. Appropriate indicators were selected to reliably reveal the deterioration in the quality of democratic institutions and processes in Russia, specifically the Freedom House index, Democracy Index, and the Bertelsmann Transformation Index (BTI). By employing these three indices, the study assesses whether Russia can be classified as an anchored democracy or a defective democracy. The findings, presented in the final section of the paper, indicate significant erosion of democratic practices and institutions in Russia during the observed period. This deterioration underscores a shift from an already flawed democratic structure to one that increasingly resembles an authoritarian regime. The study concludes that Russia cannot be considered an anchored democracy; rather, it exhibits numerous characteristics of a defective democracy, marked by weakened institutions and diminished political freedoms.
Comparative analysis of the adaptability of COVID-19 pandemic clinical trial protocols by several sponsors
Authors: Khokholov AL , Eleskina AA , Belchik LM
Published: June 2024

The pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus has put a huge strain on health systems around the world. Clinical trials of new drugs were also influenced by the pandemic, during which Sponsors came across a number of problems, including ensuring patient safety and maintaining the ability to obtain reliable data in the course of ongoing research. The purpose of this study was to compare the protocols of clinical trials of two Sponsors, approved by the Russian health authorities for three years, from 2017 to 2019, by their adaptability to the SARS-CoV-2 virus pandemic. 23 protocols and 51 amendments were studied in total. The amendments published in 2020 by both Sponsors underwent a comparative analysis to determine the degree of their influence by the pandemic. Statistical processing of the results was carried out using the correlation analysis. Conclusions were drawn about the Sponsors’ approach to clinical trial planning and establishing the safety margin of clinical trial protocols.
Islands of mercy. Russian doctors during military operations in the North Caucasus in the 1990s and early 2000s
Authors: Tumakov DV
Published: June 2024

At the turn of the XX–XXI centuries, Russia had to conduct active military operations twice to suppress the hotbed of separatism, crime and terrorism in the North Caucasus. Serious military medicine forces had to be involved. Meanwhile, the participation of medical professionals in two Chechen operations is still on the periphery of attention of domestic researchers. In the 1990s and early 2000s, the Russian mass media wrote that military doctors were helping wounded and sick servicemen of the federal troops directly on the front line and in rear hospitals, often informed the general public about maintaining the mental health of recent front-line soldiers, and also never ignored the assistance to the civilian population (women, the elderly, children) of the Chechen Republic. Some press publications described the most successful and complex operations performed by Russian military surgeons. In many publications of those years, you can also find reports about the doctors who distinguished themselves the most during the active hostilities and were awarded high state awards, including the Gold Star of the Hero of the Russian Federation. The practical activities of Russian doctors in the North Caucasus in the 1990s and early 2000s resulted not only in the saving of the lives of the vast majority of wounded soldiers, but also in restoration of the Chechen health system, prevention of epidemics and successful fight against numerous infectious diseases.
The Implementation of Governmental Accounting Standards and the Quality of Financial Statements
Authors: Darwin Khadijah , Haliah Haliah , Nirwana Nirwana , Syamsuddin Syamsuddin , Kusumawati Andi
Published: June 2024

This study examines the impact of governmental accounting regulations on financial statement quality at BPKAD Buru, Indonesia. Using quantitative methods, data were collected via questionnaires from leaders and employees involved with BPKAD Buru. The sample size was (mention the sample size). Simple regression analysis revealed a significant positive correlation between adherence to governmental accounting standards and the quality of financial reports. Specifically, the findings indicate that (provide specific statistical findings, e.g., coefficients, p-values). Adherence to standardized accounting practices enhances financial report quality, with approximately 35.1% of the variance in regional financial reporting quality attributable to these standards. This underscores the crucial role of regulatory frameworks in improving financial transparency and accountability within governmental entities. This research contributes to public sector accounting discourse by elucidating the relationship between accounting regulations and financial reporting quality, offering valuable insights for policymakers, practitioners, and scholars focused on effective financial management and governance.
SISTEM PENJUALAN DENGAN PEMOTONGAN DI BAWAH HARGA PASAR MENURUT HUKUM ISLAM
Authors: Saleh Muhammad , Sani Abdullah , Prasetiyorini Pudhak , Wulandari Bernadetta Tjandra , Lawang Karimuddin Abdullah
Published: June 2024

Salah satu bentuk strategi pemasaran yang digunakan dalam sistem pasar adalah dengan menetapkan sistem pemotongan harga pada produk-produk yang dipasarkannya. Berdasarkan hal tersebut dapat dirumuskan permasalahan bagaimana tinjauan hukum Islam terhadap sistem pemotongan harga terhadap barang dagangan. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dapat disimpulkan sistem pemotongan harga yang mana pemilik barang menentukan harga dasar yang ingin dijual kemudian menawarkan harga pemotongan dengan potongan yang berfariasi tergantung barang yang dijual. Bila harga pemotongan yang ditawarkan oleh penjual mencapai kesepakatan dengan pembeli atau harga yang diwarkan oleh pembeli mencapai kesepakatan dengan penjual, maka transaksi penjualan terus berlangsung dengan melakukan akad jual beli, namun bila dalam sistem pemotongan harga dan tawar menawar harga tidak mencapai kesepakatan maka transaksi tidak berlanjut. Jual beli dengan sistem pengurangan atau pemotongan harga dari penjual atau dari pembeli dengan kesepakatan dari ke dua belah pihak penjual dan pembeli dibolehkan secara sistem ekonomi Islam. Karena inti dari transaksi dalam Islam itu kerelaan dari kedua belah pihak, tanpa ada unsur keterpaksaan dan juga tidak ada unsur penipuan (gharar). Dengan demikian sistem pemotongan harga yang dilakukan dengan cara penjual menentukan harga dasar yang ingin dijual kemudian menawarkan harga pemotongan hal tersebut dibenarkan secara sistem ekonomi Islam
Revolutionary Echoes: Marxist Insights into The Social Class and Economic Conditions in Rabindranath Tagore’s Subha
Authors: Mukherjee Trijit
Published: June 2024

Rabindranath Tagore, a renowned literary figure and a futuristic, has written the short story Subha, a work that transcends its romantic narrative to offer a broader critique of power structures and societal ideologies. If someone is a woman, her situation is going to be worse; if she is physically challenged, her situation is going to take a nightmare - this is how the late nineteenth-century society used to treat women, painted by Tagore. The protagonist Subha is a woman who is physically challenged and her relationship with Amal, who belongs to the upper class, changes their relationship quo and causes one of the reasons for the plot’s trajectory. Applying Althusserian lenses to this exploration, the research scrutinizes the manifestations of the Ideological State Apparatuses within the narrative. The central research questions guide the inquiry, emphasizing an in-depth analysis of the operationalization of the Ideological State Apparatus in delineating social class distinctions. This paper maintained in a qualitative methodology involves a meticulous examination of the text and discerns the nuanced portrayal of social class within Subha. Drawing on Althusser’s Marxism theory, the study, moreover, investigates how the Ideological State Apparatus influences characters’ relationships, exploring the intersections of personal desires and societal expectations. However, the research findings aim to contribute to the understanding of how ideology shapes literary narratives, shedding light on the intricate dynamics between characters, social class, and plot trajectories. In a broader context, this study underscores the enduring relevance of Marxist theory in literary analysis, offering insights into the mechanisms through which ideological forces operate in shaping the sociocultural landscape depicted in Tagore’s Subha.
IMPLEMENTASI MATHEMATIC FUN GAME DALAM MENINGKATKAN KEAKTIFAN SISWA DI SEKOLAH DASAR
Authors: Arifin Cinta Maylivea , Maulana El-Yunusi Muhammad Yusron
Published: June 2024

Abstract: Mathematical fun game is learning that uses games. Mathematics in elementary schools is often considered a difficult subject, so many srudents prefer to be passive rather than active when learning. The aim of this research is to evaluate how the use of mathematical fun games can help students become more active. This research used qualitative research methods and the subjecs in this research were 3rd grade students at Margorukun Elementary School, Surabaya, and five main indicators were used; attention, cooperation and social relations, expressing opinions, problem solving, and discipline. Data was collected before and after the mathematical fun game played by grade 3rd students throught several steps; planning, introducing mathematical fun game, implementation, monitoring and guidance, and evaluation. The research results show that by implementing mathematical fun games you can improve several indicators, especially expressing opinions. These results indicate that the application of mathematical fun game is an effective method for increasing student activity. Keyword: mathematic fun game, liveliness, elementary school Abstrak: Mathematic fun game adalah pembelajaran yang menggunakan permainan. Matematika dikalangan sekolah dasar sering dianggap oleh banyak siswa bahwa disiplin ilmu yang sulit dipahami, sehingga siswa lebih memilih pasif daripada aktif saat pembelajaran. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menentukan bagaimana penggunaan mathematic fun game dapat membantu siswa menjadi lebih aktif. Dalam penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif dan subyek pada penelitian ini adalah siswa-siswa kelas 3 SD Margorukun Surabaya, serta lima indikator utama yang digunakan; perhatian, kerjasama seerta relasi sosial, mengekspresikan pendapat, kemampuan dalam memecahkan masalah dan kedisiplinan. Data dikumpulkan sebelum dan setelah mathematic fun game yang dimainkan oleh siswa kelas 3 melalui beberapa langkah; perencanaan, pengenalan mathematic fun game, pelaksanaan, monitoring dan bimbingan serta evaluasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa dengan menerapkan mathematic fun game dapat meningkatkan beberapa indikator terutama mengekspresikan pendapat. Hasil ini menunjukkan bahwa penerapan mathematic fun game adalah metode yang efektif untuk meningkatkan keaktifan siswa.Kata Kunci: mathematic fun game, keaktifan, sekolah dasar
DAMPAK NEGATIF PENGGUNAAN MEDIA SOSIAL PADA PERILAKU PESERTA DIDIK DI SD
Authors: Setyaningrum Fitria Budi , Andriani Ana
Published: June 2024

Abstract: This study aims to analyse the negative impacts of social media usage on student behavior at elementary schools and to explain the advantages and disadvantages of social media usage. Social media is part of technological advancement that allows online usage without spatial or temporal constraints, thus accessible to anyone including elementary school students. Inappropriate usage of social media has negative impacts on student behavior. The method employed in this research is the case study method. A case study is an investigation that utilizes various sources of evidence to examine a contemporary phenomenon within the context of real-life situations. Keyword: Social Media, Negative Impacts, Students Abstrak: Penelitian ini bermaksud untuk menganalisis mengenai dampak negatif penggunaan media sosial pada perilaku peserta didik di sekolah dasar dan menjelaskan kelebihan serta kekurangan dari penggunaan media sosial. Media sosial merupakan bagian dari kemajuan teknologi yang penggunaannya secara online tanpa batas ruang dan waktu sehingga dapat dilakukan oleh siapa saja termasuk peserta didik di sekolah dasar. Penggunaan media sosial yang tidak sesuai kebutuhan memiliki dampak negatif pada perilaku peserta didik. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode studi kasus. Studi kasus adalah suatu penyelidikan yang menggunakan berbagai sumber bukti untuk meneliti suatu fenomena kontemporer dalam konteks kehudupan nyata yang sebenarnya. KataKunci: Media sosial, Dampak Negatif, Peserta Didik
Shaping of andragogy for an immigrant teacher-educator in Aotearoa
Authors: Afrin Tahera
Published: June 2024

Teaching is a complex process. The shaping of the process varies in individuals. One example of such is explained here which would demonstrate that beliefs and practice revolve around each other within the local and individual contexts. This reflextion narrates an early childhood teacher educator’s journey of understanding and applying practices of adult teaching in Aotearoa New Zealand. I analyse and describe the factors that contribute to the philosophy and practices that characterise my understanding of teaching adults.
Trauma Informed ECE Practice in Aotearoa New Zealand
Authors: Wood Lucy
Published: June 2024

This research overview outlines the catalyst for a proposed research project which stems from an interest in trauma and its effects, particularly in early childhood. It argues that there should be a stronger focus on Trauma Informed Practice in Aotearoa New Zealand, with two foci-firstly in ITE programmes, empowering graduating kaiako with the tools to support tamariki who have trauma through pedagogical practice, so that they can work in collaboration with external services rather than relying on them. Secondly, with the creation of a model to measure trauma which is designed for use in Aotearoa New Zealand, takes into consideration te Tiriti o Waitangi, the history of colonisation in this country and the specific needs of Māori.
Educational Resilience Amidst COVID-19: Global Insights and Strategies
Authors: Wang Ziwei
Published: June 2024

This research overview investigates the global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on education, focusing on challenges encountered during the shift to online learning. Drawing insights from studies in New Zealand, Oman, Malaysia, and Germany, the overview explores diverse experiences of educators and students. The abrupt transition to online learning revealed significant challenges, as indicated by various studies. Opportunities for positive changes in education systems are emphasized, advocating for a reimagining of education through innovative practices. This literature review identifies practical and effective strategies for online education, including fostering a sense of community, providing personalized support and feedback, accommodating divers e-learner needs, and considering the learning environment and cognition. Insights from various studies underscore the importance of these practices in overcoming challenges and improving online education quality.
Kolaborasi Kurikulum Merdeka dan Kurikulum Terpadu di SDIT Al Islam Kudus
Authors: Salma Rafida , Fakhriyah Fina , Riswari Lovika Ardana
Published: June 2024

Penelitian ini dilakukan menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi kasus. Teknik pengumpulan data adalah observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Sedangkan analisis data adalah penjodohan pola, pembuatan eksplanasi, dan analisis deret waktu. SDIT Al Islam Kudus menerapkan kurikulum merdeka bersamaan dengan kurikulum pendidikan terpadu yang telah diterapkan sebelumnya. Kurikulum merdeka dan kurikulum terpadu memiliki kesamaan pada pembelajaran yang terintegrasi, berbasis proyek, student centered, kontekstual, esensial, dan akuntabel. Kurikulum merdeka hadir untuk menjawab tantangan pendidikan dalam menyiapkan generasi bangsa yang berwawasan luas, mandiri, peduli dengan lingkungan sekitar, dan bermanfaat bagi sesama dan memberikan pembelajaran yang terintegrasi serta menyiapkan generasi yang berkarakter Islam.
Pengaruh Media Pembelajaran Bolnet terhadap Hasil Belajar IPA pada Siswa Kelas VI SDN Jembulwunut Kecamatan Gunung Wungkal Kabupaten Pati
Authors: Lutfiana Alfi Ardilla , Khamdun Khamdun , Rondli Wawan Shokib
Published: June 2024

Media pembelajaran merupakan suatu sarana/alat bantu pendidik untuk menyampaikan pesan ataupun informasi agar dapat diterima dengan baik dan menarik oleh peserta didik. Bolnet singkatan dari bola Planet adalah alat bantu  yang digunakan oleh pendidik untuk memberikan materi planet tata surya kepada peserta didik.  Media pembelajaran bolnet dapat memberikan kesempatan kepada peserta didik untuk lebih aktif dan berlatih menyampaikan informasi kepada kelompok lain dalam proses pembelajaran. Penelitian ini menggunakan Metode penelitian eksperimen, yaitu metode penelitian yang dilakukan dengan percobaan. Dalam penelitian ini sampel yang dipilih oleh peneliti adalah sampel total/sensus. Pengumpulan data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu menggunakan instrument tes. Variabel Independen yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah media pembelajaran (X). Variabel Dependen yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah hasil Kognitif (Y). Hasil dari penelitian ini pada kelas eksperimen yang mendapatkan perlakuan dengan media pembelajaran Bolnet memperoleh hasil nilai gain sebesar 0,71 yang dikategorikan tinggi. Sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa pemberian perlakuan pembelajaran menggunakan media pembelajaran bolnet dapat memberikan pengaruh terhadap siswa dalam memecahkan masalah IPA pada materi sistem tata surya. Berdasarkan uji t-tes diperoleh  sebesar  sementara  dengan deviasi bebas (db) N – 1 = 15 – 1= 14 dan taraf signifikansi ,05% diperoleh  sebesar 2,145. Maka ()  (2,145). Sehingga (Ha) dapat diterima, dapat disimpulkan bahwa penggunaan media pembelajaran bolnet berpengaruh terhadap hasil  belajar IPA  pada siswa kelas VI SDN Jembulwunut Kecamatan unung Wungkal Kabupaten Pati.
ANALISIS KEMAMPUAN PEMECAHAN MASALAH LUAS JURING LINGKARAN KELAS VI SDN SAWAH BESAR 01 DENGAN MODEL PROBLEM BASED LEARNING
Authors: Fibrianti Nurlaily , Nursyahidah Farida , Saputo Bagus Ardi , Noer Hamidah
Published: June 2024

This study contains an analysis of problem-solving abilities on the material of the area of a circular section using a Problem Based Learning model in class VI of SDN Sawah Besar 01, Semarang City. Problem solving abilities are abilities that need to be developed in the 2013 curriculum. Learning models that can be applied to hone problem solving skills include the Problem Based Learning model. The purpose of this research is to analyze problem-solving abilities on the area of circular arc using the Problem Based Learning model. This study used a descriptive qualitative research method with a total of 35 students in class VI A, 20 male students and 15 female students as research samples. The results of this study indicate that 26 out of 35 students in class VI A of 35 students meet the Minimum Mastery Criteria (KKM) with a percentage of 74,28% this shows students can achieve mastery learning with problem solving indicators.
Hubungan Antara Self Efficacy Dengan Prokrastinasi Akademik Siswa
Authors: Nurshodiq Wahid , Tagela Umbu , Windrawanto Yustinus
Published: June 2024

This study aims to determine the significance of the relationship between Self-Efficacy and Academic Procrastination in Class XII Students of SMK Nusa Persada, Semarang Regency. This type of research is a correlational study that aims to determine whether there is a relationship or not there is a relationship between two or more variables. The population in this study was 41 students of Class XII at Nusa Persada Vocational School, Semarang Regency. The sampling technique in this study is total sampling. Data of this research were analyzed by using Kendall's Tau-b correlation analysis. based on the results of data analysis, the correlation coefficient value was -0.463 with a significance value of 0.001. These results indicate that there is a negative and significant relationship between self-efficacy and academic procrastination in class XII students at Nusa Persada Vocational School, Semarang Regency.
Public governance, public investment and regional economic growth: Evidence from Vietnam
Authors: Diem Le Thi Thu
Published: June 2024

The article provides evidence on the effect of local public governance on the impact of public investment on local and regional economic growth, using spatial and regional logic. The research uses the spatial Durbin model and produces a panel data set that was conducted on 63 provinces of Vietnam from 2006 to 2022. Based on the interaction between public governance and public investment, the main findings indicate that their interaction plays an important role in adjusting the effects of public investment and public governance on economic growth not only in the locality but also spillover to neighboring localities in both the short and long terms. It suggests that local public governance not only hampers the impact of local public investment on local economic growth but also has spillover effects on the growth of neighboring provinces or regions in Vietnam. Additionally, the results of detailed analysis of PCI component indicators show that many aspects of local public governance are hindering local economic growth but contributing to promoting neighboring localities economic growth. Or, it has no effect the locality but promote or hinder the regional economic growth. The findings in this study implies that authorities of localities need to be cautious when using resources to improve the various aspects of public governance when designing strategies to enhance the quality of local public governance. It also suggests that this spillover effect is a crucial factor in advocating for more redistributive fiscal policies and regional governance policies aimed at reducing economic disparities caused by territorial boundaries. Therefore, authorities should prioritize regional cooperation strategies in their decisions regarding public governance and public capital allocation.
fenômeno do sharenting e a proteção de dados da criança e do adolescente
Authors: Selenko Luiz Ricardo Krauss , Fante Cilmara Corrêa de Lima
Published: June 2024

O presente artigo tem como objetivo discorrer a respeito da proteção das Crianças dos Adolescentes em face à Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados e o Estatuto da Criança e do Adolescente, pontuando as responsabilidades civis pela prática de Sharenting e o abuso parental. A prática excessiva e o exagero no compartilhamento de ações privadas das crianças pode impor consequências aos responsáveis legais. Decorre que a partir desta prática todos os dados ali expostos ficarão gravados para sempre na rede de computadores, podendo essas informações causarem impactos futuros e certo constrangimento para os futuros jovens e adultos, perante as imagens compartilhadas ou comentários realizados. O método de pesquisa utilizado no presente trabalho caracteriza-se como uma pesquisa bibliográfica. Quanto à abordagem do problema a tipologia foi à qualitativa, a pesquisa do tipo descritiva e quanto aos objetivos a pesquisa classifica-se como explicativa A metodologia empregada foi o método dedutivo, com pesquisa bibliográfica e documental, a partir da consulta de artigos, legislação.
An empirical study on the construction of sample branches in colleges and universities in promoting the development of students’ subjectivity
Authors: Liu Chu
Published: June 2024

The development of student subjectivity constitutes a crucial dimension in achieving the comprehensive growth of students. This study examines the role of constructing model branches within higher education institutions and explores their influence on fostering student subjectivity. To this end, an enhanced K-means clustering algorithm, augmented by a particle swarm optimization technique, is employed to process the data of college students, thereby facilitating the development of model branches in these institutions. Additionally, the initial warning feature matrix within the collaborative filtering recommendation algorithm is applied to quantitatively assess student characteristic factors in the establishment of model branches, enabling the creation of an early warning system. The effect of model branch construction on the evolution of student subjectivity is subsequently analyzed through Gaussian process regression and partial least squares regression methods. The findings indicate that the extent of model branch development significantly impacts student subjectivity. Specifically, the average development level of student subjectivity in institutions with high-level model branches surpasses that in institutions lacking such structures by 17.255 points. Thus, the establishment of high-level model branches in colleges and universities emerges as a vital strategy to enhance student subjectivity and promote balanced and holistic student development.
Klinik Hewan Keliling Rumah Sakit Hewan Pendidikan Prof. Noerjanto Universitas Syiah Kuala [Mobile Veterinary Clinic of Prof. Noerjanto Hospital Teaching Veterinary Hospital of Universitas Syiah Kuala]
Authors: Sayuti Arman , Panjaitan Budianto , Syafruddin Syafruddin , Adam Mulyadi , Thasmi Cut Nila , Roslizawaty Roslizawaty , Rosmaidar Rosmaidar , Siregar Tongku Nizwan , Armansyah Teuku , Sutriana Amalia , Aliza Dwinna
Published: June 2024

The long-term purpose of this community service is to support the autonomy of the university through independent income generation and to encourage the development of a culture of utilizing university research results for the community through the mobile veterinary clinic business carried out by Prof. Noerjanto Teaching Veterinary Hospital. To achieve above objectives, it was necessary to modify the existing clinic vehicle to include an operating room, mini-laboratory and pharmacy. The implementation of activities was carried out for five working days a week, by actively visiting smallholder livestock centers per village per day in the Aceh Besar areas. Services provided included livestock health consultation, treatment, vaccination (an effective measure as a form of protection for animals, synchronization of heat and artificial insemination, and assistance during birth.  The diagnosis methods utilize the latest techniques, namely diagnosis and therapy techniques used in the field of veterinary medicine, which were the results of previous research. Mobile Clinic of Prof. Noerjanto's Teaching Veterinary Hospital had been modified by providing an operating table, mini laboratory, pharmacy, and repainting the car, thus increased the attractiveness of the community during the activities were carried out. Mass treatment of livestock in Aceh Besar district had reached the target which services covered five sub-districts. In conclusion, the mobile veterinary clinic in 2017 has successfully modified the clinic car and provided health services in 5 sub-districts in Aceh Besar District.