bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Burch Colposuspension: Review of Perioperative Complications at a Women’s and Children’s Hospital in Singapore
Authors: Wee H Y , Low C , Han H C
Published: May 2024

Introduction: This study aims to determine perioperative complications of Burch colposuspension.

Materials and Methods: A retrospective casenote review was conducted on all cases of Burch colposuspension performed or supervised by a single, trained urogynaecologist between January 1998 and December 2001.

Results: Of the 250 women, 151 (60.4%) had Burch colposuspension in conjunction with other procedures. The other procedures included 117 hysterectomies, 15 sacrocolpopexies and hysterectomies, 11 sacrocolpopexies, 4 sacrohysteropexies, 3 posterior repairs and 1 ovarian cystectomy. Data from the 99 women who underwent only Burch colposuspension were analysed. Eight (8.1%) women had blood loss of >500 mL; of these 3 lost >1000 mL. Three (3%) women required blood transfusion. Urinary retention occurred in 13 (13.1%) women for >10 days and 4 (4%) women required catheterisation for between 21 and 29 days. Wound infection/haematoma, gross haematuria and febrile illness accounted for 2 (2%), 20 (20.2%) and 6 (6%) cases, respectively. One (1%) woman, who had 3 previous pelvic surgeries, required reoperation for repair of ureteric injury.

Conclusion: Burch colposuspension should be performed or supervised by trained instructors who must anticipate potential problems, especially in women with previous pelvic surgeries, before they get worse. There should be strict criteria of the number of Burch colposuspension observed and assisted, before performing them supervised.
Acute Embolic Occlusion of the Superior Mesenteric Artery: A Case Report and Discussion of Management
Authors: Pasupathy S , Sebastian M G , Chia K H
Published: May 2024

Introduction: We present a case of acute embolus to the superior mesenteric artery (SMA).

Clinical Picture: A 70-year-old gentleman with atrial fibrillation complained of colicky abdominal pain with clinical signs of tenderness and mild guarding.

Treatment and Outcome: Laparotomy revealed extensive bowel ischaemia but no overt infarction. The SMA was occluded by an embolus at the root of the mesentery and balloon catheter embolectomy was carried out at once. Bowel resection was deferred in order to allow clear demarcation of gangrene to avoid sacrificing unnecessary length. At second look laparotomy, 1.2 m of bowel from mid-jejunum to mid-ileum was resected, salvaging about 1 m of previously dusky small and large bowel.

Conclusion: This case illustrates the importance of accurate history taking, the role of early intervention and the usefulness of a second look laparotomy in cases of mesenteric ischaemia to minimise the extent of bowel resection.
Analisis Pelanggaran Etika Profesi Akuntan (Studi Kasus PT Antam Tbk)
Authors: Dwi Putri Syahwa Amanda , Santika Tarisa Mita , Putri Auli Nanda , Nusema Yulialda , Saridawati
Published: May 2024

Corruptio” is another word for corruption which means danger, crime, depravity, fraud and immorality. This research intends to understand corruption cases from the ethical perspective of the accounting profession. This research uses qualitative methods. Data sources are obtained from data collected as secondary data. From this discussion, the researcher concluded that there were 4 frauds committed based on the agreement to carry out illegal mining at WIUP PT Antam Tbk.
Peran Transformasi Digital Terhadap Kepuasan Nasabah Green Banking
Authors: Mareta Sukma Nur , Wardani Dyah Titis Kusuma , Hanim Anggia Latifah , Rahmawati Dea Cici , Puspitasari Nanda Putri , Darsono Susilo Nur Aji Cokro
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini dibuat untuk menganalisis secara menyeluruh dampak penyediaan layanan perbankan digital, transformasi digital dalam sustainable banking, dan eningkatan efisiensi dan kecepatan melalui transformasi digital terhadap kepuasan nasabah Perbankan. Penelitian ni menggunakan data primer yang didapat melalui observasi dari para nasabah bank dan data sekunder . Dianalisis menggunakan penerapan model Regresi Berganda yang disesuaikan. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa transformasi digital memainkan peran penting dalam meningkatkan kepuasan pelanggan di perbankan hijau. Layanan digital yang mudah diakses secara signifikan meningkatkan kepuasan pelanggan, sementara dampak yang lebih luas dari transformasi digital terhadap perbankan berkelanjutan dan efisiensi masih memerlukan penelitian lebih lanjut. Penelitian di masa depan harus fokus pada sektor perbankan yang lebih spesifik dan menggunakan metode analisis data yang lebih kuat untuk memberikan wawasan yang lebih mendalam.
Health Impact of Co-Infestation with Gastrointestinal Helminthes Parasites in Cattle in Bangangté Subdivision, West Cameroon
Authors:   Department of Animal Biology and Physiology, Faculty of Science, University of Yaounde I & IRAD-Station polyvalente de recherche de Bangangté-Cameroun, Cyrille Nguetoum Ngouane , ’Dobara Koga Mang ,   Department of Animal Biology and Physiology, Faculty of Science, University of Yaounde I, Siama Augustin ,   Department of Parasitology and Parasitic Pathology, School of Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Ngaoundere, Abdou Salamou Nsangou ,   IRAD-Station polyvalente de recherche de Bangangté-Cameroun, Enama Serge Eteme ,   Department of Animal Biology and Physiology, Faculty of Science, University of Yaounde I, Alexandre Michel Njan Nlôga ,   University of Ngaoundere, Ngaoundere, Cameroon Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Ngaoundere
Published: May 2024

There is growing interest in the scientific community about co-infestations and the determinism of their synergistic action against their hosts, in a prospect of improving animal survival rates and production. A big number of parasitic associations have been tested, most of which include parasites belonging to radically different systematic groups. This study measures the impact of gastro-intestinal parasitic associations in bovines on two health parameters: the PCV and the body condition score. To this end, we conducted a survey in the district of Bangangte from May to July 2022. Six (06) cattle farms (Bos taurus) were selected for a total of 300 animals. Blood, Fecal matter collection and careful visual observation for Body score condition recording took place on each animal part of the study. Lab analysis of fecal matters revealed eggs of 11 parasitic helminths species and their respective prevalences was calculated. The species whose eggs were discovered are: Haemonchus contortus (from 44,67 % of animals), Fasciola gigantica (38,33%), Trichostrongylus axei (13,33%), Nematodirus battus (8,33%), Ostertagia ostertagi (7,67 %), Cooperia spp. (6,00%), Strongyloïdes papillosus (4,00%), Paramphistomum cervi (3,67%), Moniezia benedeni (1,33%), Toxocara vitulorum (0,67 %) and Trichuris spp (0,33%). We found that 70,6% of animals was infested with at least one parasite, while 42% presented at least two parasites. The combinations of parasites having the most negative effect on the hematocrit level were composed of: O. ostertagi, Cooperia spp and Strongyloides papillosus. The one reducing the body condition score the most was the association of Ostertagia ostertagi and Strongyloides papillosus. More studies in a controlled environment, with artificial infestations, are required to confirm the adverse effects of parasitic associations delighted in this study.
Prediction of Stock Price Volatility Using the Long Short Term Memory (LSTM) Model for Investment Portfolio Selection Strategy
Authors:   Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Sciences and Mathematics, Diponegoro University, Indonesia, Khofifahturizqi Ana , Farikhin Farikhin ,   Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Sciences and Mathematics, Diponegoro University, Indonesia, Herdiana Ratna ,   Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Sciences and Mathematics, Diponegoro University, Indonesia, Sihombing Yola Ulrike ,   Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Sciences and Mathematics, Diponegoro University, Indonesia
Published: May 2024

Volatility is an important variable in financial data models. Predicting volatility in financial data is helpful for investors to make good decisions to reduce risk and to gain investment returns. In predicting volatility, many researchers have conducted research in building prediction models using data mining. This research uses a deep learning algorithm, namely Long Short Term Memory (LSTM) which has high accuracy compared to other models. The research aims to predict stock price volatility and for investment portfolio selection. The object of this study is the historical stock price of PT. Unilever Indonesia Tbk. (UNVR), PT. Fast Food Indonesia Tbk. (FAST) which manages KFC and PT. MAP Boga Adiperkasa Tbk. (MAPB) which manages Starbucks in the period 2023 to 2024, when there was a boycott caused by the war between countries that occurred in the Middle East. The data is analysed using the LSTM model where stock price volatility was determined by the variance of the return and log return on the next seven days, then using LSTM the stock price volatility data was predicted. The results show that the MSE and RMSE values are very small, which means that the volatility prediction results are almost the same as the actual data. And the average volatility prediction results in UNVR stock of 0.00841, MAPB stock of 0.01717, and FAST stock of 0.01323. From these results can be used as a reference for the selection of investment portfolios.
Eating Habits and Academic Performance of College Students in a Private School
Authors:   BS Nursing Students, College of Health Sciences, St. Paul University Surigao, Surigao City, G. Resimo Jheenette , Mierl D. Rosa Mae Cianne ,   BS Nursing Students, College of Health Sciences, St. Paul University Surigao, Surigao City, G. Tesiorna Jade ,   BS Nursing Students, College of Health Sciences, St. Paul University Surigao, Surigao City, B. Guazon Carmel Grace ,   Faculty, College of Health Sciences, St. Paul University Surigao, Surigao City, T. Ederio Nikko ,   Faculty, College of Education, Culture, and Arts, St. Paul University Surigao, Surigao City
Published: May 2024

This research investigated the eating habits of college students at St. Paul University Surigao and their potential impact on academic performance. This study employs a descriptive-quantitative research design to explore the tangible effects of eating habits on the academic performance of St. Paul University College students. It encompasses approximately 70% of undergraduate students from various academic departments at the institution. To gather data, a researcher-designed questionnaire was administered, and subsequent analysis utilized methods such as Frequency Count and Percentage, Mean and Standard Deviation, Analysis of Variance, and Pearson r. The most significant finding is the negative correlation between various eating habits and academic performance, indicating that students engaging in fuel, fun, fog, and storm eating habits tend to have lower academic performance. This highlights the potential impact of dietary choices on educational outcomes. The most relevant recommendation is to promote healthier eating habits among college students through comprehensive approaches that include nutrition education, increased availability of nutritious food options, and resources for stress management, as it directly addresses the negative correlation between eating habits and academic performance, impacting both students’ well-being and their educational outcomes. This study underscores the significance of nourishment in enhancing the overall well-being and academic achievements of St. Paul University Surigao students.
The Negative Impact of Vaping and Electric Cigarettes for Healing of Acute Wounds: A Literature Review
Authors:   Faculty of Medicine University of Jenderal Soedirman, Indonesia, Bulantrisna Machfira , Fawzy Ahmad ,   Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine University of Jenderal Soedirman - Margono Soekarjo County Hospital Indonesia
Published: May 2024

Emerging evidence suggests that vaping can significantly impede wound healing, with prevalence rates of current e-cigarette use varying between 3.3% and 11.8%. This study aims to investigate the impact of vaping on wound healing, particularly in acute wounds encountered in plastic surgery settings. Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), comprising a rechargeable battery and an atomizer or heating element, typically contain flavored liquids with or without nicotine as humectants. Skin wounds heal through overlapping inflammatory, proliferative, and remodeling phases. Chemical constituents of e-cigarettes, including propylene glycol (PG), vegetable glycerin (VG), nicotine, flavoring agents, and contaminants, hinder wound healing by inducing osmotic effects, cellular toxicity, vasoconstriction, reduced oxygen supply, impaired angiogenesis, cytotoxicity, and modulation of inflammatory responses. Similar to conventional cigarettes, e-cigarettes may compromise wound healing through a multifaceted mechanism, although they may offer a comparatively less harmful alternative.
Be Careful, Ladies! The Potential Damaging Impact of Vaping and Electric Cigarettes for Healing of Post-Caesarean-Section Wounds: A Literature Review
Authors:   Faculty of Medicine University of Jenderal Soedirman, Indonesia, Mandalika Muhammad Arya , Fawzy Ahmad ,   Department of Surgery Faculty of Medicine University of Jenderal Soedirman – Margono Soekarjo County Hospital, Indonesia
Published: May 2024

Cesarean section (CS) delivery involves surgically delivering the fetus through an incision in the abdominal and uterine walls. Attention to wound care is essential to prevent infections, a common impediment to CS wound healing, with infection rates significantly higher compared to vaginal delivery. Several factors, including age, nutrition, mobilization, infection, circulation, oxygenation, medications, and wound conditions, influence surgical wound healing. Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), popular for their perceived harm reduction, flavors, and ease of use, deliver flavored nicotine doses via aerosolization through battery-powered devices. Studies link e-cigarettes to proinflammatory responses, increased cytotoxicity, and weakened immune defenses during the perioperative period, heightening surgical risks and impeding healing. This review aims to synthesize evidence on vaping's impact on CS wound healing, focusing on e-cigarette chemical components.
CEARENSIDADE LEXICAL NA OBRA O PAÍS DOS MOURÕES, DE GERARDO MELLO MOURÃO
Authors: Alves da Silva Antonio Edson , Da Silva Beserra Antonio Anderson
Published: May 2024

A presente pesquisa de caráter qualitativa, bibliográfica e exploratória tem por objetivo geral investigar aspectos de cearensidade lexical na obra O País dos Mourões (1972), de Gerardo Mello Mourão, desdobrando-se em: apresentar definições acerca do léxico e seus vínculos com as manifestações culturais cearenses e elencar lexias da referida obra como expressões de cearensidade. Dessa forma, este trabalho se justifica por ampliar as discussões dentro da área da Literatura Cearense, se beneficiando das postulações e análises da Lexicografia. Ainda, a pesquisa utiliza autores como Costa (2019), Furtado et al (2006), Hall (2016), Xatara (1998), dentre outros, assim como a referida obra apresentada, para fundamentar o levantamento biográfico e a análise lexical. Como resultado, foi analisada uma amostra de 7 lexias do canto ά (p. 1-12) de O País dos Mourões (1972), quadro 1, sendo validadas por Girão (2000) como, de fato, lexias cearenses, constatando tanto a cearensidade lexical presente na obra, quanto naturalidade cultural do escritor.
FIGURATIVIZAÇÃO RECORRENTE DE MOSCAS EM CONTOS DE DALTON TREVISAN E A IMINÊNCIA DA MORTE
Authors: Kantikas Maritsa
Published: May 2024

Os trabalhos de Dalton Trevisan trazem à luz muitas personagens marginalizadas da sociedade — principalmente da curitibana, a qual ele esmiúça em inúmeras de suas produções. Além da figurativização da cidade, é possível observar o mesmo processo em relação às moscas em contos como “Gigi”, “Clínica de repouso”, “Quarto de hotel” e “Pedrinho”, os quais foram analisados, no presente trabalho segundo o livro Teoria Semiótica do Texto, de Barros (2005). Buscamos, neste artigo, defender a noção de que a recorrente figurativização desses insetos ocorre não apenas como um indicativo de morte concreta, mas também, e principalmente, como uma sugestão de morte iminente.
FERRAMENTA EDUCACIONAL PARA AVALIAR CRIANÇAS APRENDENDO INGLÊS
Authors: Fernando de Freitas Joelinton
Published: May 2024

O presente artigo tem por objetivo apresentar uma ferramenta educacional para avaliar crianças aprendendo inglês. No primeiro tópico, trazemos considerações sobre a avaliação no ensino e na aprendizagem de língua inglesa para crianças (LIC). Para isso, nos ancoramos nos pressupostos de autores como Pinter (2006, 2011), Cameron (2005), Colombo e Consolo (2016), Brown (2004), Iannou-Georgiou e Pavlov (2003), Mckay (2006), Shaaban (2005), Malloy (2015), Scaramucci (1993), Hoffman (2009), Aranda (2019), entre outros. Os autores defendem que o professor de LIC precisa conhecer sobre as características dos alunos conforme a faixa etária e leve isso em conta nos momentos em que precisa avaliar.  Com isso, torna-se possível traçar um plano de ação com práticas pedagógicas significativas e levando em consideração as necessidades específicas. Em seguida, apresentamos o perfil metodológico da pesquisa, trazemos dados dos participantes da pesquisa, bem como os instrumentos para coleta de dados e a descrição de como a ferramenta foi elaborada colaborativamente. Com relação à ferramenta elaborada, compreendemos que é passível de adaptação de acordo com a realidade que cada professor vivencia, levando em consideração as características de seus alunos e suas turmas. Pode auxiliar a enfatizar o avanço dos alunos no decorrer do bimestre ou semestre, baseando-se em aspectos linguísticos sólidos e diminuindo assim a subjetividade no processo avaliativo.
ELABORAÇÃO DE UM INSTRUMENTO DIAGNÓSTICO PARA O ENSINO DA LÍNGUA ESPANHOLA A ESTUDANTES DO 7º ANO DE MUNICÍPIO FRONTEIRIÇO DO INTERIOR DO RIO GRANDE DO SUL
Authors: Veiga Dias Rodrigues Calebe , Gonçalves Alecsânder , De Oliveira Dutra Eduardo
Published: May 2024

Este estudo corresponde a uma proposta de um instrumento diagnóstico, mais precisamente, um questionário diagnóstico, elaborado no Núcleo de Espanhol do Programa de Residência Pedagógica da CAPES, vinculado à Universidade Federal do Pampa (UNIPAMPA). Esse Instrumento foi aplicado a estudantes do 7º ano de uma escola estadual no contexto de ensino remoto emergencial. Objetivamos apresentar o processo de elaboração do instrumento referido, analisá-lo e refiná-lo com base na literatura da área. Para a consecução de tais propósitos, recorremos ao referencial teórico a respeito dos tipos de avaliações utilizadas nas aulas de línguas adicionais (SANTOS, 2015; FERNANDES, 2008; ROSA; RODRIGUES, 2021), em específico a avaliação diagnóstica e seus benefícios (MATOS, 2011; BARBOSA, CUNHA, 2019; ROSA, RODRIGUES, 2021). Ademais, discorremos sobre a definição de questionário diagnóstico (REES; MELO, 2011; BARBOSA, 2008) e suas diferentes etapas de elaboração (GIL, 2008; COELHO; SOUZA; ALBUQUERQUE, 2020). A primeira versão do questionário diagnóstico estava constituída por dez itens, com o objetivo de coletar dados sobre o perfil tecnológico, linguístico e inclusivo dos participantes, bem como informações sobre seus gostos pessoais e suas preferências. A partir do cumprimento de alguns critérios estabelecidos por Coelho, Souza, Albuquerque (2020), em formato de checklist, apresentamos a segunda versão do questionário que, por sua vez, sofreu adequações e mudanças em virtude da nossa análise teórica. Após esta etapa, pudemos refletir sobre a importância do aperfeiçoamento do instrumento autoral para professores em formação e suas práticas pedagógicas e investigativas.
representação do povo n’Os lusíadas e em “Teorema” a partir das narrativas sobre Inês de Castro
Authors: Justus Barbara , De Morais Eunice
Published: May 2024

Partindo do discurso histórico presente nas Crônicas de Rui de Pina e Fernão Lopes sobre as vidas de Dom Affonso IV e Dom Pedro I de Portugal, este artigo busca analisar os episódios relacionados à Dona Inês de Castro, nas obras de ficção Os Lusíadas (1572), de Luís Vaz de Camões, e “Teorema” (1963), de Herberto Helder. Pretende entender, especificamente, a forma como o povo é representado em cada obra e verificar de que forma a perspectiva estabelecida pelo narrador altera essa representação, além de tentar apreender se há um teor crítico junto do discurso ficcional-histórico. Na busca por entender as relações entre ficção e verdade histórica, bem como as ações dos personagens em seus contextos, investiga as narrativas históricas relatadas pelos cronistas e compara com as narrativas ficcionais, além de estudar, entre outras questões, a teoria da ficção histórica a partir de Marilene Weinhardt (1994, 2010), a combinação entre história e arte na obra camoniana segundo Mauro Cavaliere (2002), e a escrita dos cronistas e objetivos desse tipo de narrativa de acordo com Antônio José Saraiva (1999). A pesquisa, por fim, revela que a diferença da perspectiva escolhida pelo autor altera substancialmente o modo de representar o povo, principalmente considerando o objetivo com o qual cada narrativa foi escrita.
Apreendendo a língua em discurso: uma relação indissociável entre língua e sociedade
Authors: Neumann Daiane , Silva André Rodrigues da
Published: May 2024

Almejando expandir a discussão sobre a relação entre língua e sociedade, o objetivo deste artigo é refletir acerca da apreensão da língua em discurso. Para tanto, concebe-se como imprescindível que o processo de individuação se estabelece a partir da indissociabilidade entre língua e sociedade. Para levar a cabo essa discussão, este artigo busca amparo teórico na linguística de Wilhelm von Humboldt, especialmente em sua linguística do caráter, bem como naquela de Émile Benveniste, cuja leitura se ancora notadamente naquela proposta por Gérard Dessons, em Émile Benveniste, l’invention du discours. Consequentemente, busca-se, aqui, para além da expansão dessa discussão, aproximar a reflexão acerca da relação entre língua e sociedade proposta por esses dois pensadores.
Corpos dissidentes e os sons do silêncio
Authors: Rios Martins Ana Luiza , Albuquerque Fernandes Emílio
Published: May 2024

Temos como objetivo debater a opressão sistêmica aos corpos dissidentes propagada na música da branquitude na Belle Époque de Fortaleza. Compreendemos, antes de mais nada, a Belle Époque como um discurso que opera dentro da lógica da colonialidade, impondo um padrão de dominação desenvolvido pela modernidade. Esse padrão incide na realidade dos corpos colocados em dissidência em relação às estruturas de poder e à branquitude enquanto uma racialidade historicamente construída como uma ficção de superioridade que beneficia material e simbolicamente pessoas brancas. Os documentos analisados são músicas registradas em partituras e discos de 78 rpm, além de correspondências, livros de música e periódicos. Refletimos sobre essas questões com base na leitura de autores do Giro Decolonial, dos Estudos Pós-Coloniais e dos Feminismos Interseccionais.
Masa Enam Bulan Berpisah Tempat Tinggal Sebagai Syarat Formil Pengajuan Perceraian dengan Alasan Pertengkaran: Studi Putusan Mahkamah Agung No 421 K/Ag/2023)
Authors: Ilba Hanafi , Siddik Turnip Ibnu Radwan
Published: May 2024

From a jurisprudence perspective, there is no requirement for a long period of separation between husband and wife to carry out a divorce for reasons of quarrels and disputes. This research aims to analyze the six month period of separation of residence between husband and wife as a formal requirement in filing for divorce on the grounds of quarrels and disputes as stated in the consideration of Supreme Court Decision No. 421 K/AG/2023. What is the real reason and aim of the judge in requiring the 6 month period, so that the Supreme Court's decision has canceled the decision of PA Tegal No. 312/Pdt.G/2022/PA.Tg and PTA Semarang decision no. 334/Pdt.G/2022/PTA. SMg. This research is normative legal research, using secondary data sourced from primary legal materials and secondary legal materials. Primary legal material was obtained from the Supreme Court Decision, PTA Semarang and PA Tegal Decisions, while secondary legal material was obtained from fiqh books and Supreme Court Circulars. The results of the research show that the judge's reasons for requiring a six-month period of separation between husband and wife as a formal condition for filing a divorce due to arguments are based on the new provisions contained in SEMA No. 1 of 2022 which confirms that divorce cases are based on ongoing disputes and quarrels. can be granted if it is proven that the husband/wife has had continuous disputes and quarrels or separated residences for at least 6 (six) months. This judge's decision is considered aimed at increasing family resilience and making it more difficult for divorce to occur in society, which is part of the principles of marriage.
Pola Pendidikan Karakter di SMP Ibrahimy 2 Sukorejo
Authors: Moh. Hafid  , Aisyah Deslantari Rhomadania
Published: May 2024

Character education at the junior high school (SMP) level is very important because adolescence is a transition period from children to adults, where the cultivation of moral and ethical values is very crucial. The implementation of character education in Indonesian schools still faces many challenges. In some schools, character education has not been implemented optimally. Therefore, this research aims to analyze the pattern of character education at SMP Ibrahimy 2 Sukorejo. This research uses a qualitative descriptive research method using teacher and student interviews for data collection. Based on the results of research and analysis conducted by SMP Ibrahimy 2 Sukorejo, it has implemented holistic character education through various integrated approaches. The integration of character education into subjects and extracurricular activities has helped students understand moral and ethical values contextually and relevant to their daily lives. Apart from that, special programs such as mentoring and social activities also contribute to the formation of student character. A school culture that prioritizes values such as honesty, responsibility, cooperation and respect for others has also created a learning environment that is conducive to the growth of students' character
Promoting Critical Thinking in Junior High School: Challenges and Practices From EFL Teachers
Authors: Mufidati Afifah , Retnaningdyah Pratiwi , Nugroho Him'mawan Adi
Published: May 2024

Critical  thinking  skills is highly encouraged by educators for their students to challenge their students to achieve critical values, the sense of creativity, and the requirement of high order thinking. The purpose of this study is to explore how English teachers as a foreign language promote critical thinking skills in junior high school and the barriers they face. This study adopts an exploratory, descriptive, and qualitative research design.  Barriers included student and parental attitudes, teacher and institutional issues, and cultural constraints. Participants noted a lack of cultural value for critical thinking. Recommendations emerged, such as tailored teacher training programs, a shift towards critical thinking in curricula, pedagogical support emphasizing critical thinking, and enriched textbooks with activities encouraging critical thought. The novelty of this research lies in its focus on English language teaching from the perspective of teachers' perceptions, particularly regarding the role of textbooks and the enhancement of critical thinking skills among students.
Study of influence ofWork Discipline and Organizational Cultureon Employee Performance
Authors: Widjajani Roos
Published: May 2024

Success in the labor market necessitates skills and abilities, devotion, hard work, and honesty at work. A successful individual must have thoughts and attitudes that value work as a noble pursuit for human existence. Organizational success must be matched with high-quality human resources. To obtain good resources, it is vital to increase work discipline among employees so that they may be disciplined in all aspects that would benefit the organization, one of which is work discipline, which is time discipline in performing job. The goal of this study is to determine the significant influence, both concurrently and partially, of the Work Discipline variable and the Organizational Culture variable on the Employee Performance variable, as well as to determine which of the Work Discipline variables and the Organizational Culture variable has the most dominant influence. This research employs explanatory research. Primary data is collectedthrough questionnaires, interviews, observations, and documentation, whereas secondary data is the company's history and organizational structure. The data was analyzed using multiple linear regression. The study's findings indicate that work discipline and corporate culture have a considerable impact on employee performance, both partially and simultaneously. Furthermore, the Work Discipline variable has the most significant impact on the employee performance variable.
Penyuluhan Pengetahuan Tentang Cara Melakukan Sadari Kepada Wanita Usia Subur Di Desa Sei Mencirim Kecamatan Sunggal Kab.deli Serdang Tahun 2023
Authors: Sinaga Meiyana , Susanti Novi , Baene Feberlina , Telaumbanua Fitriana
Published: May 2024

Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini dilaksanakan di Desa Sei Mencirim Kecamatan Sunggal Kab.Deli Serdang, yang bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan, kesadaran, kemauan dan kemampuan wanita usia subur (wus) tentang sadari (pemeriksaan payudara sendiri) di Desa Sei Mencirim Kecamatan Sunggal Kab.Deli Serdang. Metode kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini menggunakan metode ceramah, demonstrasi dan metode tanya jawab. Penyuluhan ini melibatkan para mahasiswa yang didampingi oleh dosen pendamping dari Program Studi Kebidanan Program Diploma Tiga dengan peserta para wanita usia subur di Desa Sei Mencirim Kecamatan Sunggal Kab.Deli Serdang. Hasil dari penyuluhan yang dilakukan oleh dosen tersebut adalah tentang sadari pada wanita usia subur yang dibuat peserta penyuluhan secara umum termasuk kategori baik dengan rata- rata keberhasilan 80%.
PENYULUHAN DAGUSIBU BAGI MASYARAKAT DESA CINTA RAKYAT KECAMATAN PERCUT SEI TUAN
Authors: Fatimah Cut , Gunawan M. , Andilala Andilala , Sihombing Juliana Sion , Safitri Dewi , Fitria Monica Desi , Nurhapiani Nurhapiani , Setyarini Putri Ayu Indah , Marwiyah Rizky
Published: May 2024

DAGUSIBU (Dapatkan, Gunakan, Simpan, Buang) merupakan Gerakan Keluarga Sadar Obat yang diprakarsai Ikatan Apoteker Indonesia (IAI) dalam mencapai pemahaman dan kesadaran masyarakat terhadap penggunaan obat dengan benar. Gerakan ini merupakan suatu program edukasi kesehatan sebagai langkah kongkrit untuk meningkatkan kualitas hidup masyarakat sehingga mencapai derajat kesehatan yang paripurna sebagai komitmen dalam melaksanakan amanat Undang – Undang Nomor 36 Tahun 009 (PP IAI, 2014).
The Role of Home Literacy Environment in the Acquisition of Oral Language Skills in the Preschool Years
Authors: Chewe Mulenga Mwangala , Matafwali Beatrice
Published: May 2024

Parental involvement, home literacy environment, socioeconomic status, and literary resources are some of the factors that positively influence language acquisition. Exposure to materials and activities that support oral language development, such as picture books, alphabet books, stories, songs and shared book reading experiences create a responsive and encouraging home literacy environment. However, there is currently no evidence in Zambia to show how the home literacy environment (HLE) affects the development of oral language in children. Therefore, the overall objective of the study was to examine the extent to which the home literacy environment influenced children’s oral language development. The study further sought to identify the factors within the home environment that supported development of oral language skills. The study used a mixed methods approach because it allowed the researcher to benefit from detailed insights offered by the participants on one hand as well as the generalizable inferential statistics drawn using quantitative data. This was important because it allowed for the triangulation of the data and offered complementary advantage in drawing conclusions. The study used a Familiar Language Test (FLT) and the Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test (PPVT) tests to conduct child assessments while a home structured guide was used to collect socio-economic data and home parent-child practices. The data generated from the study was analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) while qualitative data was analysed thematically. The study comprised 100 preschoolers (50 males and 50 girls) drawn from selected early childhood centres in Lusaka district. The study concluded that activities such as shared book reading, singing, and storytelling were crucial in fostering language development at home. Therefore, it was recommended that parents or caregivers should engage children at home in storytelling, book reading and songs to promote the development of oral language skills in the early years.
Nezaketsiz Davranış, Sosyal Kimlik ve Schadenfreude İlişkisi: Hak Etme ve Duyguların Rolü
Authors: Demir Asma Pınar , Coşkun Hamit
Published: May 2024

Çalışmanın amacı sosyal kimlik ve nezaketsiz davranışın schadenfreude üzerindeki etkilerinin ve bu etkilerde hak etme algısının ve duyguların aracı rolünün belirlenmesidir. Bu amaç doğrultusunda 254 üniversite öğrencisi ile sosyal kimlik ve nezaketsiz davranış manipüle edilerek 2(nezaketsiz davranış: var veya yok) x 2 (sosyal kimlik: dış-grup var veya dış-grup yok) yarı deneysel desende bir çalışma gerçekleştirilmiştir. Araştırmanın koşullarından birine atanan katılımcılar, bir hedef kişinin nezaketsiz davranışta bulunmasının ve sosyal kimliğinin değişimlendiği hikâyenin ilk bölümünü okuduktan temel duyguları ne kadar hissettiklerini puanlandırmışlardır. Hedef kişinin talihsizliğine ilişkin öykü sunulduktan sonra ise sırayla hak etme algısına yönelik form, schadenfreude ölçeğini doldurmuşlardır. Nezaketsiz davranışın ve sosyal kimliğin schadenfreude üzerinde etkisinin olduğu ve nezaketsizliğe maruz kalanların daha fazla schadenfreude hissettiği bulunmuştur. Nezaketsiz davranış ve schadenfreude ilişkisinde hak etme algısının ve öfkenin aracı rolü olduğu bulunmuştur. Sosyal kimliğin schadenfreude üzerindeki temel etkisi anlamlı bulunmuştur. Dış-gup koşulunda olan katılımcıların dış grubun olmadığı katılımcılara kıyasla daha fazla schadenfreude hissettiği bulunmuştur. Elde edilen bulgular güncel literatür ışığında tartışılmış ileri çalışmalara öneriler getirilmiştir.
Exploring the Bilayer Approach to Analyzing Lead-Free Perovskite Solar Cells' Numerical Aspects for High Efficiency
Authors: Farhan Shahid , Shah M. Qasim , Khan M. Naeem , Arif M. , Ghafoor Asim
Published: May 2024

In the past decades, the metal halide perovskites gained tremendous attention from researchers because of its excellent visible light absorption and promising power conversion efficiencies. But due its toxic nature and concerned ecological hazards, it cannot be commercialized on a large scale. So there was a need to introduce a new toxic-free alternative. According to this paper, a volume lead-free perovskite structure is quantitatively investigated using 1D solar cell capacitance simulator (SCAPS) software. A new approach is used in which the lead-free active layer CH3NH3SnI3 is encased in two bilayers of a simultaneous simulation that investigates the hole transport layer and electron transport layer and fine-tunes their respective thicknesses as well as the absorber layer to attain the best possible performance for the suggested structure. Furthermore, a number of parameters influencing electrical properties were studied statistically, including the effect of different rear connections, temperature changes, doping concentration in the absorber layer, defect states at interfaces, and the overall density of defects. The optimal configuration yielded an open circuit voltage (Voc) of 0.96V, a short circuit current density (Jsc) of 32 mA/cm2, a fill factor of 82.02, and a power conversion efficiency of 26.09% under standard AM1.5 G conditions.
 
Received: 25 November 2023 | Revised: 30 March 2024 | Accepted: 15 May 2024
 
Conflicts of Interest
The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest to this work.
 
Data Availability Statement
Upon request, the appropriate author can have access to the data that supported the investigation's findings.
 
Author Contribution Statement
Shahid Farhan: Conceptualization, Methodology, Software, Validation. M. Qasim Shah: Formal analysis, Investigation, Resources. M. Naeem Khan: Visualization, Project administration. M. Arif: Supervision. Asim Ghafoor: Data curation, Writing – original draft, Writing – review & editing.
Fighting Biofilm Bearing Microbes, Global Challenges, Initiatives, and Current Novel Therapeutics/ Antibiofilm Strategies: A Narrative Scientific Record
Authors: Igere Bright E. , Adeola Morenike O.
Published: May 2024

Microbial survival against diverse anti-biocidal agents has advanced beyond single organism interaction into intricate sessile cells consisting of dynamic three-dimensional extracellular complex matrix of water channels. Such complex architecture is built with heterogeneous and variable components that encourage failure of antimicrobial-chemotherapeutic strides especially among biofilm bearing/expressing microbes (BBM). This is a noteworthy public health concern as such occurrence has welcomed global attention in recent times with focus on fighting BBM as well as exploration of novel therapeutic strategies. A narrative scientific description of biofilm as a community of microbes wrapped in extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) was reviewed. The challenges of disease/infection recalcitrance, the risk to public health, and the necessity to develop novel therapeutics for the management/control and suppression of biofilm-linked infections were emphasized. It also summarized potential approaches including the use of antibiofilm/anti-adhesion agents, antimicrobial proteins, aptamers, nano-particulates, quorum sensing inhibitors, and peptide or protein-based nucleic acids while discussing the agents’ efficient potential ability. Such antibiofilm agents/mechanisms and their target-specific therapeutic relevance promise a future for the management/control of biofilm-associated microbial infections. Its application may also herald a generational effective combination therapy against illnesses/infections caused by BBM and serve as a potential source for BBM global control.
 
Received: 24 February 2024 | Revised: 15 April 2024 | Accepted: 22 May 2024
 
Conflicts of Interest
The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest to this work.
 
Data Availability Statement
The data that support this work are available upon reasonable request to the corresponding author.
 
Author Contribution Statement
Bright E. Igere: Conceptualization, Methodology, Validation, Formal analysis, Investigation, Resources, Data curation, Writing - original draft, Writing - review & editing, Visualization, Supervision, Project administration. Morenike O. Adeola: Methodology, Formal analysis, Investigation, Resources, Data curation, Writing - original draft, Writing - review & editing, Project administration.
Ny diplomatihistoria. Historisk bakgrund och nordisk framtid
Authors: Östlund Joachim
Published: May 2024

Diplomatihistorien hör till en av historievetenskapens giganter som under sin livsbana ofta ifrågasatts och utmanats. Denna artikel inleds med en historiografisk tillbakablick på framväxten av New Diplomatic History, dess definitioner av tidigmodern diplomati, samt en överblick av aktuella forskningsteman och frågor i internationell forskning. Särskilt fokus läggs på nordisk diplomatihistoria via ett antal forskningsprojekt som varit och är verksamma vid historiska institutionen vid Lunds universitet. Inriktningen på dessa återspeglar de social-, kultur- och globalhistoriska vändningar som utmärker ny diplomatihistoria. Artikeln menar att kritiken av den äldre diplomatihistoriens makrohistoriska perspektiv bör ses i ett mer nyanserat eller kreativt ljus i och med den globalhistoriska vändningen och framför allt att nordisk diplomatihistoria har en viktig roll att spela för att balansera teoretiska modeller framtagna på huvudsakligen kontinentaleuropeiska exempel. Beroende på vilka ingångar som väljs kan fortsatta studier erbjuda stora möjligheter att tänka nytt om diplomatins rumslighet – dess centrum och periferi och de diplomatiska processernas riktningar och sammanflätningar.
GPS Based Technology for Women Safety During Panic and Insecurity
Authors: Prof. William Thomas  , E Pavan Kumar  , Dahanunjaya  , A Shiva Sharan  , Sabala Pavan Kumar
Published: May 2024

In our Country, even though it has super power and an economic development, but still there are many crimes against women. The atrocities against the women can be brought to an end with the help of device, specially designed for women in distress. women are facing problems like harassment. We propose to have a device which is the integration of multiple devices, hardware comprises of a wearable device that endlessly communicates with sensible phone that has access to the web. The device consists of trigger button, GPS module(Neo-6M), Switch, soil moisture sensor(continuity purpose), Buzzer, esp32 microcontroller, LCD display. In this project, when a woman senses danger she has to press the button of the device. Once the device is activated, it tracks the current location using GPS (Global Positioning System)and wifi is connected then it stors data in the google fire base from that it send stored data to the mobile App. From the app the user get notification and he/she can use that devise by pressing the switch. buzzer is used as an alarm to alert the nearby people so that they may understand that someone is in need.
Impact of Cactus Mucilage Powder as New Natural Hydrocolloid on Physicochemical, Staling Rate and Sensory Characteristics of Gluten-free Egyptian Flat Bread
Authors: Salem Mohamed , El-Zayet Fatma , Rayan Ahmed , Shatta Adel
Published: May 2024

The growing market for gluten-free (GF) products has encouraged the development of several GF bakery products that aim to mimic the high standards of wheat bakery goods. The objective of this study was to investigate the impact of cactus mucilage powder (CMP) as new natural hydrocolloid on the characteristics of GF flat bread. Wheat flour was replaced by rice flour (RF) as a GF cereal. Different levels of Xanthan gum (XG), CMP or their combination between them were used to investigate their impact on physicochemical properties, alkaline water retention capacity (AWRC), staling rate (SR) and sensory characteristics of the resultant GF flat bread. Results showed that addition of XG or CMP, as natural hydrocolloids, resulted in significant increases in flat bread moisture (P ˂ 0.05). In addition, the crust color of GF flat bread was significantly lighter (L* value) than the control. Increases in AWRC were noticed as a result of XG and CMP addition. On the other hand, low concentrations of XG led to decrease in the staling rate while high concentrations resulted in slight increase in the staling rate. Addition of CMP into flat bread formulas resulted in increases in the staling rate of the investigated samples. Combination of XG with CMP led to reduction in the staling rate of flat bread comparing with CMP only. Furthermore, the ability of different formulae to retain alkaline water decreased as the storage period was increased. All gluten-free formulae containing hydrocolloids received significantly higher (P ˂ 0.05) sensory scores compared to the control.
PROBLEMS OF INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION
Authors: Маломошнова А.В. , Хижняк Г.П.
Published: May 2024

В статье рассматриваются основные проблемы межкультурной коммуникации лингвистического и социального характера. Авторы обращают внимание на меры, которые помогут преодолеть межкультурные различия при общении.

The main problems of intercultural communication of a linguistic and social nature are considered in the article. The authors draw attention to measures that will help to overcome intercultural differences in communication.
Motives that encourage older students to engage in physical education
Authors: Мурсалимов Р.М. , Конкиев Е.М. , Серікұлы М.
Published: May 2024

В статье дается общая характеристика мотивации, а также мотивирующих факторов к занятиям физической культурой и спортом учащихся старших классов средних общеобразовательных школ на основе которой сделаны выводы о возможных путях повышения позитивной мотивации. Отношение к занятиям физической культурой у подростков на сегодняшний день вызывает проблему в обществе, что выражается в воспитании потребности к занятиям физической культурой, мотивации двигательной деятельности. Был проведён социологический опрос школьников старших классов КГУ «СОШ №1 имени Н.Г. Чернышевского», в опросе приняло участие 62 ученика. Анализ исследования показал, на что ориентированы учащиеся. Соответственно этому и необходимо строить дальнейшую работу

The article gives a general description of motivation, as well as motivating factors for physical education and sports of high school students of secondary schools, on the basis of which conclusions are drawn about possible ways to increase positive motivation. The attitude to physical education among adolescents today causes a problem in society, which is expressed in the education of the need for physical education, motivation of motor activity. A sociological survey of high school students of KSI "N.G. Chernyshevsky Secondary School No. 1" was conducted, 62 students took part in the survey. The analysis of the study showed what the students are focused on. Accordingly, it is necessary to build further work.
Effectiveness Of Indonesian Sharia Banks With Islamic Values Using Data Analysis Envelopment Method
Authors: Aziz Roikhan Mochamad , Wulandari Intan Agustin , Qaidah Annisa Nur , Priantoro Pandu , Syafnavebiola Syafnavebiola
Published: May 2024

This study discusses the relationship between the effectiveness of company performance and the value of worship in the company with the benchmark used is Return on Assets and several variables related to prayer. In this case, the authors make samples are Indonesian Islamic Commercial Banks. The purpose of this study is to discuss the relationship between the value of worship with increasing company performance. The research analysis uses the Research Data Envelopment Analysis methodology and the Islamic values of Indonesian Islamic Banks. The data used is the financial statements of Indonesian Islamic Commercial Banks with two input and output variables. This method is basically a linear programming technique based on nonparametric approach, which works by identifying entities whose inputs and outputs have not been evaluated. The level of reflexivity shows that the congregational prayer conditions for Bank Syariah Indonesia employees are going well. This can be seen based on the reflexivity score in 2019 of 72.2%, then decreased in 2020 to 60%. This is due to the Covid-19 outbreak that hit Indonesia in early 2020. Then in 2021, the value of worship in this company again rose to 76.5% in line with normal conditions after the covid pandemic that hit in 2020. The value of prayer tends to has a big effect on increasing the effectiveness of the company's performance Seen from the input variable at Bank Syariah Indonesia.