bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
POSVENÇÃO AO SUICÍDIO - RELATO DE UMA INTERVENÇÃO NO ENSINO MÉDIO
Authors: CAVALCANTE ANNE VICTÓRIA CASTRO DE MOURA , MARTES GISLAINE ALINE MODESTO ROCHA , SOUZA MATHEUS SILVA DE , REIS NAIRA REGINA BRITO , MENEZES ALINE BECKMANN CASTRO
Published: January 2024

Quando realizado o recorte para o tratamento do tema no ambiente escolar, destacam-se como estratégias recomendadas a fim de conter e diminuir o surgimento de comportamentos suicidas: (1) implementação de intervenções e equipes que apoiem a promoção da saúde mental, fomentem o desenvolvimento de estratégias de enfrentamento saudáveis e a conexão entre toda a comunidade escolar, incentivando a busca por ajuda quando percebidos problemas de saúde mental; (2) treinamento para identificação precoce de fatores de risco e estabelecimento protocolos claros sobre como responder quando um aluno é identificado nesse quadro; (3) adoção de estratégias de intervenção baseadas em evidências científicas e congruentes ao ambiente sociocultural em que estão inseridas. Esta última, além de servir para prevenção, pode também orientar o planejamento de ações coordenadas para ajudar a comunidade escolar a responder de forma apropriada à morte por suicídio (AYER, et al., 2022). Esta intervenção em questão é nomeada posvenção ao suicídio e tem como objetivo construir um ambiente de proteção aos demais membros da comunidade após um suicídio, a fim de manejar adequadamente um ambiente de crise e evitar que novos suicídios derivem da ocorrência primeira.
PRÁTICAS INCLUSIVAS DE EXTENSÃO: VERTENTES DO ENSINO-APRENDIZAGEM EM LÍNGUA PORTUGUESA PARA O ALUNO SURDO
Authors: LOBATO MERIAN DE CRISTO , MIRANDA JÚNIOR JOSÉ ORLANDO FERREIRA DE
Published: January 2024

O presente trabalho apresenta as ações pedagógicas do Grupo de Estudos, Pesquisa e Extensão em Educação de Surdos-GEPEES (UFPA/CAMETÁ), através do projeto de extensão “Laboratório de Ensino de Língua Portuguesa para Surdos”, que intentou analisar o ensino aprendizagem da Língua Portuguesa com o foco no português escrito a alunos Surdos matriculados e egressos da educação básica, em virtude da grande dificuldade apresentada por esses alunos em adquirir competências cognitivas e linguísticas nesta que para eles é a segunda língua.
PROJETO DE EXTENSÃO CORAL COMUNITÁRIO ENCANTOS DA EAUFPA: SUPERANDO DESAFIOS NO PERÍODO DO ENSINO REMOTO
Authors: LUZ JEFFERSON ALOYSIO DE MELO , PINHEIRO THAYNAH PATRÍCIA BORGES CONCEIÇÃO , ABREU ADAMILSON GUIMARÃES DE
Published: January 2024

O texto, é um relato de experiência fundamentado, sobre as atividades realizadas no projeto de extensão Coral Comunitário Encantos da Escola de Aplicação da UFPA, no período de agosto de 2020 a agosto de 2021. O artigo, tem por objetivo apresentar as estratégias de ensino e aprendizagem aplicadas nas aulas do projeto, assim como os recursos tecnológicos utilizados para a realização das atividades, no período do ensino remoto emergencial, estipulado em 2020 e o ensino remoto, instituído em 2021.
PRÓTESES PARCIAIS REMOVÍVEIS, AS MELHORES FORMAS DE HIGIENIZÁ-LAS
Authors: SILVA DOUGLAS JARDEL RIBEIRO DA , OLIVEIRA FÁBIO LUÍS LOPES DE , CRUZ ANDRÉA FERREIRA SANTOS DA , ANDRADE CAMILA LIMA DE
Published: January 2024

O presente estudo foi criado com o objetivo de levar a todo o público usuário de próteses, orientações sobre higienização e conservação de próteses parciais removíveis (PPR), atentando para os métodos e materiais. Atualmente, existem três métodos de higienização no mercado, o método mecânico,
considerado o método convencional, sendo o mais utilizado, é baseado na utilização de escovas dentais e dentifrícios de baixo índice abrasivo; o método químico, baseado na imersão de prótese em soluções a base de hipoclorito de sódio, gluconato de clorexidina, peróxido de hidrogênio ou pastilhas, entre outros; e o método combinado, onde são associados os métodos químicos e mecânicos para uma higienização mais profunda e completa da PPR. Dessa forma, pode-se concluir que para efetuar uma higienização completa e segura, tanto para a saúde oral quanto para a conservação de prótese PPR, recomenda-se associar os métodos mecânicos aos químicos, utilizando ferramentas adequadas para proporcionar aos usuários mais benefícios em saúde e qualidade de vida.
Nitrogen Fixation and Yield of Common Bean Varieties in Response to Shade and Inoculation of Common Bean
Authors: Selamawit Assegid , Girma Abera
Published: January 2024

Light is not only a primary energy source, but it is also one of the environmental factors that affect plant growth and development. Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is commonly produced in association with maize as subordinate intercrops in the Sidama region. Under such a production system, the shade effect may limit the photosynthetic and nitrogen-fixing capacity of common beans. The objective of the current study was to assess how inoculation and shade affect the ability to fix nitrogen and yield components of common beans. Three common bean varieties (Hawassa dume, Nassir, and Ibbado), two shade levels (open and 25% shade) as well as two levels of inoculation (uninoculated and inoculated) were used for these purposes. The experiment was set up in factorial randomized complete block design (RCBD) in four replications. In this experiment, Rhizobium inoculation and shade significantly (p < 0.05) affected the number of pods plant-1 and the number of seeds pod-1. The inoculated treatment produced the maximum number of pods plant-1 (14.02) and the lowest number of pods plant-1 (10.95) was obtained from uninoculated treatments. The results also showed that the inoculated Hawassa dume variety from the open treatments derived the maximum percentage of N from N2 fixation, whereas the non-inoculated Ibbado variety from the 25% shade treatments derived the lowest percentage of N. Common bean grown on full light had significantly greater N content than shade.
An investigation into the Pelagic Sargassum incursion phenomenon: A study of seaweed coastal influxes on Cozumel Island, Mexico
Authors: Villalobos Robles Luis Antonio , Kuroda Kana
Published: January 2024

The Pelagic Sargassum influx problem in Mexico and other Caribbean countries began in 2011 when seaweed arrived in extreme quantities on Mexican Caribbean coastlines. As coastal areas produce resources like fisheries, tourism, and raw materials, this creates problems for the surrounding businesses. Sargassum thrives in the Atlantic Ocean due to eutrophication, and the ocean conditions promote the shifting of these seaweed mats. This work aims to study Sargassum arrivals on Cozumel Island coasts and examine coastal lines disposition to receive the seaweed. From our findings, it was understood the importance of a good handling policy in the country and the disposition of sandy-type beaches to accumulate more Sargassum.
The role of digital marketing promoting tourism business: A study of use of the social media in promoting travel
Authors: Sumaia Afren
Published: January 2024

This study explores how digital marketing, especially through social media, impacts tourism businesses. We looked at different sources like academic studies, industry reports, government papers, and online platforms to understand this connection better. We found that digital marketing, like using social media and videos, plays a big role in making people interested in travelling. For instance, research showed that when people see digital marketing, they are more likely to think about going on trips and spending money on them. Social media is also changing how people plan and book their trips. Reports showed that most travelers now use social media to decide where to go and even book their travel experiences. This shift in behavior shows how important social media has become in travel planning. Government reports also told us that the Internet is changing how people travel. More tourists use the Internet to plan and book their trips. These reports highlight that digital tools are making a big difference in the way we travel. Online platforms like social media are not just communication tools; they also inspire travel plans and help people decide where to go. We learned that social media is trusted by travelers and is shaping the way people choose their travel destinations. This research shows that digital marketing, especially through social media, is not just a trend but a powerful tool for tourism businesses. By understanding how people use the Internet and social media, businesses can connect with travelers, share their stories, and create stronger connections. This research gives us a better understanding of how digital marketing is changing the world of travel.
The socio-economic factors influencing adolescent childbirth in Indonesia
Authors: Eulis Ardiyanti Sari  , Sri Ratna Dwiningsih  , Samsriyaningsih Handayani  , Ivon Diah Wittiarika
Published: January 2024

Adolescent childbirth (ages 15-19) is a global issue that can result in morbidity and mortality among adolescents. The rate of adolescent childbirth is of particular concern to the Indonesian government as it has not yet reached the desired targets. The aim of this research is to analyze the socio-economic factors influencing adolescent childbirth (ages 15-19) in Indonesia based on data from the 2017 Indonesian Demographic and Health Survey (IDHS). This study utilizes secondary data from the 2017 Indonesian Demographic and Health Survey, with a sample size of 7,930 adolescents. Data were analyzed using univariate, bivariate, and multivariate descriptive statistical methods. Adolescent childbirth in Indonesia among ages 15-19 is observed in 416 adolescents (5.2%). Based on multivariate analysis, it was found that variables significantly associated with adolescent childbirth are educational level and economic status. Adolescents with low education are 27 times more likely to experience childbirth (aOR: 27.756; 95% CI: 12.007 - 64.163) compared to those with higher education. Furthermore, adolescents with the lowest economic status have a 2 times higher risk (aOR: 2.644; 95% CI: 2.014 - 3.470) of experiencing adolescent childbirth compared to those with the highest economic status. Adolescent childbirth is a health issue that warrants attention in Indonesia. Enhancing education, empowerment, awareness, and support for adolescent girls, along with policy implementation, is crucial for reducing the adolescent childbirth rate.
The Effect of Using Animation Video Towards Students’ Vocabulary Mastery at The Ninth Grade Student of MTs MII Jiput Pandeglang in Academic Year 2021/ 2022
Authors: Anah Anah , Novari Ari Fajria , Gumelar Rizdki Elang
Published: January 2024

This research aims to investigate the implementation of animation video in improving students’ vocabulary mastery at ninth grade students of MTs MII Jiput. The research used quantitative approach, while the method used quasi experimental method with pre-test and post-test design. The data collecting technique used pre-test, treatment and post-test. The data was obtained from 2 classes, namely experimental and control class. The experimental class for this research was IX A, while the control class was IX B. Each class consists of 28 students. The total number of the sample was 56 students. The experimental class’s mean score on the pre-test was 54.64, while the control class’s mean score on the pre-test was 50.78. Furthermore, the post-test result showed that the mean score of experimental class was 71.82, while the mean score of control class was 58.60. The hypothesis calculation was done by using SPSS 22. The result of hypothesis showed that r-count is smaller than r-table (0.00 < 0.05) it means that there is significant effect of using Animation video to students’ vocabulary mastery at the Ninth grade of MTs MII Jiput.
Edukasi Literasi Keuangan Digital pada Masyarakat Desa Tanah Miring Kecamatan Aru Tengah
Authors: Lambyombar Yustinus , Temalagi Selva , Warkula Yohanes Zefnath , Welay Piter Arson
Published: January 2024

Permasalahan yang diprioritaskan dalam kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat pada masyarakat Desa Tanan, Kecamatan Aru Tengah, Kabupaten Kepulau­an Aru adalah kurangnya pemahaman mengenai literasi keuangan, kurang kepekaan dalam mengelola keuangan dan belum dapat memanfaatkan layanan keuangan digital. Tujuan kegiatan ini adalah melaku­kan edukasi masyarakat desa tanah miring mengenai literasi keuang­an dan meningkatkan wawasan dan pengetahuan masyarakat untuk melakukan perencanaan dan pengelolaan keuangan yang baik. Metode yang diguna­kan dalam kegiatan ini adalah ceramah, diskusi dan demonstrasi. Hasil kegiat­an ini terlihat pada perubahan progress yang sangat baik yang dialami oleh masyarakat Desa Tanah Miring. Pada pemahaman terkait literasi keuangan sudah mampu mencatat, menyusun perencanaan serta pengelolaan keuangan dan terampil dalam memanfaatkan layanan jasa keuangan digital sesuai prosedur.
Pendampingan Narapidana dalam Menurunkan Tingkat Stress di Lembaga Pemasyarakatan
Authors: Dewi Inggriane Puspita , Utomo Shella Febrita Putri , Gartika Nina , Aisyah Popy Siti , Triyana Asep , Buchori Farhan , Awaludin Muhammad
Published: January 2024

Narapidana narkotika rentan memiliki masalah psiko-sosial dan spiritual, seperti kecemasan, stress dan depresi, hal ini karena perubahan lingkungan yang dihadapi narapidana. Tujuan pengabdian masyarakat ini untuk  pendamping­an narapidana narkotika dalam terapi self-help dengan Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique (SEFT) untuk membangun kapasitas para narapidana untuk menolong dirinya agar dapat mencegah kekambuhan, dengan mengelola emosi yang negatif menjadi positif. Pelaksanaan PKM meliputi kegiatan pra pelaksanaan, pelaksanaan dan evaluasi. Pra pelaksanaan kegiatan diawali dengan survey lokasi, analisis kebutuhan dan koordinasi. Tahap pelaksanaan kegiatan dibagi dalam dua fase, yaitu fase awal pemberian pendampingan hanya pada kelompok kecil untuk mengetahui efek SEFT terhadap penurunan kecemasan, tahap kedua adalah pendam­pingan dalam skala besar yaitu seluruh populasi narapidana narkotika lapas. Tahap berikutnya adalah evaluasi melalui dua cara yaitu secara kuantitatif, dengan perhitungan independent T-Test  dan tahap kedua secara kualitatif melalui FGD. Hasil menunjukan perubahan skor cemas, yaitu terjadi penurunan skor cemas, dan nilai p sebesar <0,001, dengan effect size sebesar 3,57 (sangat berpengaruh). Secara kualitatif narapidana menyebutkan SEFT memberikan ketenangan dan rasa optimis untuk menghadapi masalah dikemudian hari.
Optimalisasi Pemberian Pakan Ikan Melalui Alat Pakan Ikan Otomatis Berbasis Solar Cell di Desa Cijambe, Subang
Authors: Susilawati Susilawati , Nugraha Aditya , Buchori Azhis Sholeh , Ardin Masri Bin , Suhartono Roni , Abadi Agus Haris , Ferdian Nurizzi Rifqi , Yudiyanto Oyok
Published: January 2024

Kegiatan pengabdian dilaksanakan di kelompok peternak ikan desa Cijambe, Kec. Subang. Kegiatan ini bertujuan untuk untuk meningkatkan produksi kelompok peternak ikan desa Cijambe melalui teknologi alat pakan ikan otomatis menggunakan solar cell. Metode pengabdian yang dilakukan yaitu identifikasi kebutuhan peternak ikan, desain alat pakan ikan otomatis, pembuatan alat pakan ikan otomatis, pendampingan operasional pelatihan penggunaan dan pemeliharaan alat pakan ikan otomatis. Hasil kegiatan pengabdian yaitu  terjadi peningkatan efisiensi pemberian pakan atau Feed Efficiency (FE) dari 69,4% menjadi 86,8. Peningkatan pengetahuan dan keterampilan tentang alat pakan ikan dari kelompok peternak ikan sebesar 70% dengan dilaksanakannya penjadwalan pemberian pakan ikan pada pukul 07.00, 12.00, dan 16.00. Peningkatan kapasitas produksi sebesar 60% yang terdiri atas ikan mas dari 5 ton per bulan menjadi 8 ton, dan ikan nila dari 15 ton per bulan menjadi 24 ton.
Internationalization of SMEs: Do Board Characteristics Matter?
Authors: ERDOĞAN Seda , CEVHEROGLU ACAR Merve Gizem , ÖZKAN BİRGÖREN İrem
Published: January 2024

All around the globe, SMEs constitute the backbones of the countries' economies, with their contribution to a very high level of employment and enterprises, as well as GDP creation. Despite their significance in their economies, SMEs' engagement in export activities is limited, which could be enhanced with better corporate governance initiatives. The purpose of this study is to examine the association between one of the main components of corporate governance, i.e., board of directors (BOD), and SME internationalization. We apply stratified sampling by city, size, and sector to fairly reflect the SME population in Turkey, collecting data from 469 SMEs. To quantify the board characteristics, we construct a board index, composed of seven board-related variables. Then, we estimate cross-sectional regressions including firm-specific control variables and legal and industry dummies. Our findings show that the board index is strongly and positively associated with SME internationalization, implying SMEs can reach higher internationalization levels by fostering a more attentive approach toward the composition and functioning of their BODs. By focusing on the individual board characteristics, SMEs are likely to enhance their BODs’ monitoring and controlling functions in addition to their resource-acquiring functions, ultimately leading to higher internationalization levels.
Social entrepreneurship and the nature of the impact achieved
Authors:   Department of Entrepreneurship Education, Alvan Ikoku University of Education, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria, Ubani Nnaemeka Chidozie , Kaduru Judith M. ,   Department of Business Education, Alvan Ikoku University of Education, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria., Duru Nnamdi Onoche ,   Department of Entrepreneurship Education, Alvan Ikoku University of Education, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria, Obi B. C. ,   Center for Entrepreneurship Education, Alvan Ikoku University of Education, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria.
Published: January 2024

Society's most pressing needs all over the world have raised concerns which are comprehensive, deep and quick. The development of any nation depends on its social and economic strength as well as the contributions of its citizens. Their contribution now has an important place, but is only relatively recently that this contribution has been recognized by writers outside mainstream economic thinking. As attention has become more focused on the importance of entrepreneurship for economic security and the creation of employment opportunities, greater attention has been directed at the social enterprise sector. Thus, the new innovative culture has additionally spread to the social area. Progressively higher expectations are being set on social entrepreneurship in ameliorating social issues facing the world at large. Social entrepreneurship is a concept that covers the individual motivation and leadership behind the pursuit of social objectives. This can be best represented as the activity of pursuing social objectives through entrepreneurship. Accordingly, social business ventures can include a somewhat expansive scope of associations and organizations which acquire assets to implement social objectives. Therefore, the main purpose of this paper is to examine the impact of social entrepreneurship in addressing social issues facing the world. It will explain the importance of social entrepreneurship, its concepts, social issues as well as impacts of social entrepreneurship. Additionally, Nigeria was cited in most cases as an example of such an impact. Keywords: Social entrepreneurship, social economy, sectors, social enterprise.
A Critical Appraisal of The Role of Retribution in Aníkúlápó: The Movie
Authors: Adedokun Theophilus Adedayo , Olanrewaju Abolaji Christianah
Published: January 2024

This study examines Aníkúlápó, a Yoruba historical movie, to elucidate cultural perspectives on retributive justice. The study is grounded in the Yoruba worldview, which frames retribution as essential for restoring cosmic and social equilibrium when moral norms are violated. The data analysis used textual analysis of Aníkúlápó’s narrative depictions of crime and punishment as insights into traditional Yoruba principles of retributive justice. The findings reveal that the movie accurately portrays customary public punishment processes in precolonial Yoruba society aimed at communal justice and harmony. Beliefs in supernatural forces dispensing divine retribution are also authentically represented. While punishments seek to deter crime and rehabilitate offenders, scholarly critiques note occasional unfairness and excess. Overall, the analysis of the movie illuminates the pivotal role of retribution in Yoruba's cultural identity and moral philosophy. The key themes in the study relate to retribution's links to cosmic balance, supernatural dimensions, and functions as deterrence and rehabilitation. By situating the analysis of Aníkúlápó within scholarship on African jurisprudence, the study elucidates Yoruba perspectives on fate, choice, proportionality, and pragmatism when responding to moral complexities and wrongdoing. This study contributes original humanistic insight into indigenous African philosophies of social harmony beyond punitive justice. This study recommends comparing diverse narratives and contemporary attitudes to enrich the understanding retribution's nuanced cultural significance.
Drought analysis based on SPI and RDI drought indices in the Burdur Basin
Authors: SOYDAN OKSAL Nazire Göksu , BEDEN Neslihan
Published: January 2024

Drought is the most complex of the recurrent extreme weather events and is defined as a natural disaster with severe environmental, economic, and agricultural impacts resulting from a significant decrease in the average rainfall recorded in an area and the average rainfall recorded in the same place. Droughts have become more frequent and severe in many parts of the world, including Türkiye, due to global warming and climate change (increasing temperatures and changing precipitation patterns). Water resources and the agricultural sector are most severely affected by droughts. In this study, drought analyses of the Burdur Basin, located in the Aegean region, one of Türkiye's seven geographical regions, were carried out. For drought analysis, annual average total precipitation, annual maximum temperature, annual minimum temperature, and annual average temperature data of 17238 Burdur and 17892 Tefenni meteorological observation stations were used. Both meteorological and agricultural drought analyzes are included in the analysis of droughts. Standard Precipitation Index (SPI) and Reconnaissance Drought Index (RDI) methods were used to determine meteorological and agricultural drought, respectively. SPI and RDI values were obtained for 1-, 3-, 6- and 12-month time periods, and the severity, size, and distribution of dry and humid periods were determined for both stations separately. When the results of both methods were examined, severe droughts were observed in the study area in 1973, 1978, 1981, and 2017.
Genocide of the Population of Rwanda in 1994 as an Episode in the History of Neocolonialism
Authors:   Institute for African Studies RAS, Elez Andrey
Published: January 2024

The article examines the factors of the 1994 genocide in Rwanda: the main economic, political and ideological prerequisites for the mass extermination of the country’s population are briefly described, the causes of the events that were the main milestones of the genocide are revealed, and the main beneficiaries of that process are identified. For comprehensive coverage of the events, the author uses not only materials confirming the initial version of the general course of those events, but also publications of recent years showing the one-sidedness of the old version of the Rwandan genocide. The materials published in recent years allow us to determine the role of American imperialism as the first most important factor, and French imperialism as the second most important factor in the events of 1994 in Rwanda. Those materials also clarify the connection between, on the one hand, the clash of positions of the United States and France and, on the other hand, the clash of radical circles of Hutu and Tutsi in the course of both the preparation and implementation of the genocide, and the subsequent clarification by historians and lawyers of the truth about it.
Africans in London: Chronicle of the Union of West African Students
Authors: Gavristova Tatiana , Krylova Natalia ,   Institute for African Studies RAS
Published: January 2024

Research interest in the problems of the young generation of the countries of the African continent, including students, has noticeably increased over the last decades. The student youth, called the “conscience of the nation” in African countries, for a long time has been one of the most organized streams of the democratic movement and continues to play a prominent role in national processes. However, the student movement is a very complex and contradictory phenomenon, feeding numerous hotbeds and centers of intense search for national identity and struggle for their rights and freedoms. The authors of this article saw their task in an objective examination of the experience of one of the most famous and authoritative student organizations, mainly in the historical and cultural context. The article is dedicated to the history of the Union of West African Students’ Union (WASU) – one of the largest organizations of African students who lived and studied in Great Britain in the first half of the 20th century. The historical and cultural perspective of representation was not chosen by the authors of the article by chance. The activities of the WASU are closely connected with the problems of the national liberation movement in West Africa, though it also performed various tasks to protect the interests and rights of students in London and in the UK and therefore holds a key place in the history of the African Diaspora. The authors examine in detail the stages of the ideological and political formation and development of the WASU – from the Union of Students of African Descent, which existed in London at the turn of the second and the third decades of the 20th century, to the extinction of the WASU in the early 1960s. The authors show that for all its weaknesses, mistakes, theoretical immaturity and eclecticism of ideological attitudes, it was the WASU that had formed the anti-colonial agenda in Africa implemented during the national liberation struggle at the turn of 1950–60s in most countries on the continent. In a number of countries in West Africa, after the declaration of independence, former members and leaders of the Union came to power. Among them are Kwame Nkrumah (1909–1972), Benjamin Nnamdi Azikiwe (1904–1996), etc. The authors offer a new look at the phenomenon of African students, who were equally capable to fight for their interests and the interests of the nation and at the same time expressed conformist sentiments to the colonial authorities and post-colonial reality.
Analysis of Response Style in the Korean College Major Interest Inventory (KCMII-2) Applying the Gender-Based Covariate IRTree Model
Authors:   Korean Society for Educational Evaluation, Lee Boram
Published: January 2024

This study utilized the IRTree model to analyze specific response style in participants' item responses, irrespective of the content of the items being measured. The research instrument consisted of 30 items assessing engineering field activity preferences in the Korean College Major Interest Inventory (KCMII-2). A total of 9,069 data records were analyzed, excluding non-responses and repeated identical responses. The study explored the response process and response styles of participants in the engineering field activity preference items and investigated whether there were significant differences in response processes and response styles based on gender. The research findings indicated that among the graded response model (GRM), linear IRTree model, and nested IRTree model, the most suitable model was the nested IRTree model. The nodes within the model represented positive preference, positive extreme response, and negative extreme response for each item. Examination of the latent ability distribution for each node revealed that male students had higher latent abilities for positive preference and positive extreme response, while female students had higher latent abilities for negative extreme response. The IRTree model analysis, incorporating gender as a covariate, demonstrated that gender had a significant impact on the latent abilities at each node. In conclusion, this study suggested that applying the covariate IRTree model to various educational and psychological measurement tools can lead to more meaningful research results and their practical utilization in the future.
Integrated Spherical Decision-Making Model for Managing Climate Change Risks in Africa
Authors:   School of Civil Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610031, P.R. China, Bouraima Mouhamed Bayane , Ibrahim Badi ,   Libyan Academy, Misrata, Libya, Qiu Yanjun ,   School of Civil Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610031, P.R. China, Kridish Mustafa ,   Libyan Academy, Misrata, Libya, Dantonka Marouwiyath ,   Faculty of Forestry, Geography and Geomatics, Laval University, Quebec, Canada
Published: January 2024

Decision-makers, researchers, practitioners, and stakeholders often struggle with selecting and prioritizing strategies to manage climate change risks. While recent research extensively explores this issue, the emphasis has largely been on regions other than Africa. This is significant, considering Africa’s anticipated exposure to various and severe impacts of climate change. This study applied a two-stage model that integrates the Step-Wise Weight Assessment Ratio Analysis (SWARA) and Weighted Aggregated Sum Product Assessment (WASPAS) methods within a unique framework under the influence of spherical fuzzy (SF) conditions. In the initial stage, SF-SWARA determines the relative importance of the criteria, while the subsequent stage involves the SF-WASPAS method to rank the strategies. While the most critical challenges are limited access to finance and inadequacies in climate data, scenarios, and impact models, the solution to be considered is the promotion of a well-coordinated capacity-building programme. Furthermore, a comprehensive sensitivity analysis was conducted to validate the applicability of the proposed model. This research not only identifies and explains the challenges associated with climate change risks management in the African context but also significantly contributes to the body of knowledge by outlining and prioritizing the strategies required to address these challenges.
Exploring bidirectional causality between religion and mental health: A longitudinal study using data from the parental generation of a UK birth cohort (ALSPAC)
Authors: Major-Smith Daniel , Morgan Jimmy , Halstead Isaac , Golding Jean
Published: January 2024

Relations between religion and mental health have been studied extensively, yet whether associations are causal remains uncertain. Here, we use longitudinal data from the parental generation of the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC), based in the UK, to assess: i) whether religiosity may cause subsequent depression and anxiety; ii) whether depression and anxiety may cause subsequent religiosity; and iii) whether there are gender differences in the above associations. All analyses were pre-registered, and adjusted for baseline confounders, exposures and outcomes in an attempt to rule out reverse causality and confounding bias. We found little conclusive evidence that religiosity was associated with subsequent mental health, or that mental health was associated with subsequent religiosity. Some weak associations were reported, but effect sizes were small and largely consistent with null effects. Small differences by gender were found, with religiosity marginally associated with better mental health in women and worse mental health in men, but the inconsistency of the results and the wide margins of error mean that firm conclusions cannot be made. In sum, in this UK population we find little evidence for bidirectional causation between religion and mental health, or for large differences in these associations by gender.
SAN PIER NICETO MORTALITY RATES FROM 1831 TO 1910
Authors: ruggeri giuseppe
Published: January 2024

This paper contains detailed data on mortality rates in San Pier Niceto (a village in the province Messina, Sicily) by selected age group from 1831 to 1910 and analyzes noticeable trends.
MENGANALISA KEKERASAN PADA BAJA ST 42 MENGGUNAKAN METODE UJI JOMINY
Authors: Budiono Moh. Arif
Published: January 2024

Bedasarkan hasil kesimpulan data dan pembahasan sebelumnya, maka hasilpenelitian dapat disimpulkan sebagai berikut :1. Dari hasil pengujian jominy test didapatkan hubungan karakteristik antara jarak dankekerasan logam adalah berbanding terbalik, semakin jauh jarak logam denganpendingin maka kekerasan nya akan semakin menurun.2. Pengaruh perlakuan panas dan proses pendinginan cepat (quenching) dapat merubahsifat mekanis dari baja ST 42, nilai kekerasan dari bahan awal 46 HRC turunmenjadi 44 HRC ini disebabkan terjadinya perubahan struktur dari struktur ferit-perlit menjadi martensit dari baja tersebut.3. Karakteristik spesimen Baja ST 42 sebelum heat treatment dan setelah di heattreatment nilai kekerasanya semakin besar. Namun pada praktikum kami kali inisebaliknya mungkin dikarenakan ada kesalahan saat pengujian sehingga hasil yangkami dapat justru berbanding terbalik dengan karakteristik spesimen Baja ST 424. Distribusi kekerasan setiap spesimen (jarak) memiliki kekerasan yang berbeda,Dimana semakin jauh dari ujung pendingin atau jarak 0 mm hingga ke 22 mm,kekerasanya semakin meningkat, sehingga pada ujung spesimen memiliki nilaikekerasan paling tinggi
Nilai koefisien perpindahan panas berdasarkan waktu pendinginan, laju pendinginan dan aliran panas pada pengujian akhir pendinginan Jomini pada baja ST 42
Authors: Prasetya Johan Dwi
Published: January 2024

Perlakuan panas atau Heat Treatment adalah suatu proses yang melibatkan kombinasi pemanasan dan pendinginan suatu benda logam untuk menghasilkan sifat mekanik yang diinginkan tanpa mengubah bentuk produk, tanpa memperhatikan struktur mikro setelah perlakuan panas,Heat Treatment digunakan untuk meningkatkan sifat mekanik paduan logam. Pada dasarnya ada tiga proses pada perlakuan panas yaitu Annealing, Quenching dan Tempering. Pada dasarnya ada tiga proses pada perlakuan panas yaitu Annealing, Quenching dan Tempering. Terdapat empat jenis pada perlakuan panas yaitu Hardening (Pengerasan), Normalizing (penormalan relieve internal stresses setelah dilakukan cold work), Annealing (perlakuan panas pada baja), Tempering (pendinginan dan pemanasan ulang). Quenching merupakan salah satu proses perlakuan panas pengerasan yang bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kekuatan dan kekerasan baja dengan cara memanaskan logam pada suhu tertentu (845oC -870oC), kemudian mendinginkan baja dengan laju pendinginan yang cepat sehingga menghasilkan fasa.
Pengembangan Teknik Uji Dan Kontribusi Kolektif Kekerasan Logam
Authors: Athallah Muhammad Habib
Published: January 2024

Uji Jominy pada logam setelah menjalani proses heat treatment pada suhu tertentu memberikan wawasan yang berharga tentang distribusi kekerasan pada permukaan logam seiring dengan pertambahan jarak dari ujung yang terkena perlakuan panas. Dalam penelitian kita dapat mengevaluasi pengaruh suhu perlakuan panas terhadap distribusi kekerasan pada material. Pengetahuan ini dapat membantu dalam memilih suhu perlakuan panas yang optimal untuk mencapai sifat-sifat mekanis yang diinginkan dalam konteks aplikasi spesifik
Why Michelson-Morley Experiments Give Null Result
Authors: Tadesse Henok
Published: January 2024

Many researchers and physicists, including renowned scientists, have long questioned the foundations of relativity theory, which are the two postulates: the principle of relativity and the constancy of the speed of light, and their consequences. However, what exactly is wrong with relativity theory has eluded researchers for more than a century. This paper reveals the mystery of why the Michelson-Morley experiments always give null fringe shifts, contrary to other experimental evidences of absolute motion, such as the Silvertooth experiment and the Marinov experiment. A new theory/model of the speed of light is formulated as follows. The effect of absolute motion of the Michelson-Morley device is just to cause an apparent change in the time of emission of light from the source. Thus, both the longitudinal and transverse light beams are delayed or advanced equally, by the same amount, in which case no fringe shift will occur. The center of the light wave fronts is always the same point relative to the observer/detector between the moments of light emission and light detection. The center of the light wave fronts is fixed at the point where the source was relative to the detector at the moment of emission and is always fixed in the reference frame of the detector (relative to the detector) and is therefore always co-moving with the observer/detector. The speed of light is constant c relative to the center of the light wave fronts, and therefore it is always constant relative to the observer. The mystery behind the Michelson-Morley experiment is that it is impossible to detect absolute motion from the interference pattern formed by light beams originating from a single source! Therefore, the key to detect absolute motion by using the Michelson-Morley kind experiments would be by interference of light beams from two independent sources. Such hypothetical experiment would give thousands of fringe shifts. However, such experiment is not possible with current technology, because the coherence time/length of light is very short, and because it is nearly impossible to tune the frequencies of two independent laser sources to be equal to within, say, 0.1 to 1 Hz to get any fringe patterns stable enough to see if a fringe shift occurs with change in orientation of the modified MM device in space.
AI as Critical Infrastructure: Safeguarding National Security in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Authors: Yu Chen
Published: January 2024

This article explores the concept of AI as critical infrastructure and its implications for national security in the age of artificial intelligence. It delves into the key characteristics of AI as critical infrastructure, the risks and threats it poses, strategies for safeguarding AI systems, and the impact of AI on national security. The article emphasizes the importance of recognizing AI as critical infrastructure and offers policy recommendations for ensuring the security and resilience of AI as critical infrastructure.
IMPLEMENTASI KEBIJAKAN KEPALA SEKOLAH UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KOMPETENSI KINERJA GURU DI MIS HIKMATUL SALRIDHO
Authors: Aisyah Yunita
Published: January 2024

Secara spesifik penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menggali, menganalisis dan memperoleh data tentang pengimplementasi kebijakan kepala sekolah unruk meningkatkan kompetensi kinerja guru di MIS Hikmatul Salridho. Faktor pendukung dan penghambat yang dihadapi Kepala MIS Hikmatul Salridho untuk meningkatkan kinerja guru. Upaya Kepala MIS Hikmatul Salridho dalam mengatasi hambatan untuk meningkatkan kinerja guru, dampak kompetensi manajerial kepala MIS Hikmatul Salridho terhadap kinerja guru. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode deskriptif, teknik penelitian yang digunakan observasi berperan serta (participan observation), wawancara mendalam (in depth interview) dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian, yaitu: (1) Perencanaan telah dilaksanakan sesuai dengan pedoman yang berlaku, (2) Pengorganisasian dilakukan secara berimbang dengan mengutamakan kinerja, kompetensi dan daftar urut kepangkatan, (3) Pelaksanaan kompetensi manajerial dengan mengupayakan pembelajaran yang efektif, (4) Evaluasi kepala sekolah dalam meningkatkan kinerja guru dengan melaksanakan monitoring evaluasi setiap kegiatan yang sudah dilaksanakan, membuat pelaporan pelaksanaan program dan menindak lanjuti hasil evaluasi, (5) terdapat faktor pendukung dan penghambat bagi kepala sekolah, (6) Upaya yang dilakukan kepala sekolah dalam menghadapi hambatan dalam meningkatkan kinerja guru, , peningkatan profesionalisme, pembinaan disiplin tenaga kependidikan, menciptakan hubungan kerja yang harmonis, (7) Dampak implementasi kompetensi manajerial kepala sekolah di dua sekolah tersebut kinerja guru sangat baik
Makalah Kerangka Dasar Penyusunan dan Penyajian Laporan Keuangan Syariah
Authors: AP MUHAMMAD RYAN ANUGRAH
Published: January 2024

Merupakan salah satu tugas mata kuliah Akuntansi Syariah
Understanding the role of sleep disturbance on cognitive decline in aging persons with schizophrenia: A critical review
Authors: Baran Bengi , Lee Ellen E
Published: January 2024

Cognitive impairment is a core feature of schizophrenia that worsens with aging and interferes with quality, functioning and independence in everyday life. Recent work identifies sleep as an actionable target to alleviate cognitive deficits. Cardinal non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep oscillations such as sleep spindles and slow oscillations are critical for cognition. People living with schizophrenia (PLWS) and their first-degree relatives have a specific reduction in sleep spindles and an abnormality in their temporal coordination with slow oscillations that predicts impaired memory consolidation. Spindles are propagated via thalamocortical feedback loops, and this circuitry shows abnormal hyperconnectivity in schizophrenia as revealed by structural and functional MRI studies. Although this line of research identifies a well-defined NREM circuitry that is abnormal in schizophrenia and is associated with cognitive deficits, it is not known how this circuitry changes with aging in PLWS. One understudied risk factor for cognitive deficits among older PLWS is untreated obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a sleep disorder where airway collapse results in intermittent hypoxia and, when untreated, can contribute to cognitive decline. While the risk and severity of OSA increases with age, older PLWS are particularly vulnerable to OSA-related cognitive deficits because OSA is often underdiagnosed and undertreated, and OSA adds further damage to the circuitry that generates NREM sleep oscillations. We highlight the critical need to study NREM sleep in older PWLS and propose that identifying and treating OSA in older PLWS will provide an avenue to potentially mitigate and prevent cognitive decline.
Association Between Socio-Demographic Characteristics and Women's Knowledge of Human Trafficking
Authors: Adhikari Anuska , Shrestha Bijaya , K.C. Ranju , Nyaupane Sujata , Karn Abhishek
Published: January 2024

Human trafficking is a serious violation of human rights that disproportionately affects the marginalized individuals, particularly women and girls. This study utilized the data from the 2019 Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey conducted in Nepal to assess the knowledge of currently married women aged 15-49 about human trafficking using a structured questionnaire. The questionnaires were based on the MICS 6 standard questionnaires. The survey used a multistage, stratified cluster probability sampling design and included 14,805 women. In multivariate analysis, respondents in the second to the richest wealth quintiles (aOR range: 1.26-1.56, p<0.001) were more likely to be aware of human trafficking than those in the poorest quintiles. Women with higher secondary or above education (aOR= 29.52, p<0.001), secondary education (aOR= 10.13, p<0.001), and basic education (aOR=2.19, p<0.001) were more likely to be knowledgeable about human trafficking compared to those with no formal education. High, medium, and low media exposure (aOR range: 1.71-4.86, p<0.001) were associated with increased knowledge about human trafficking compared to no exposure. Bivariate analysis revealed that knowledge about human trafficking was significantly associated with education level, wealth index, and urban or rural residence (p<0.001). These findings suggest that interventions to increase knowledge about human trafficking should prioritize women with limited educational opportunities, low wealth status, and those living in rural areas to reduce their vulnerability to trafficking.
Nepal and China Trade Relations
Authors: Gautam Subhash
Published: January 2024

Because landlocked countries can only access sea ports through neighbors, their economies are heavily influenced by them. A nation’s economy will grow slowly without strong trade. A country must have solid diplomatic relations with its neighbors in a globalizing globe. Many studies have examined commerce with India, but few with China. The Nepal-China commercial relationship is the topic of this study. From the 5th century to present, Nepal and China have cooperated. This relationship has grown. This report examines Nepal-China trade opportunities and difficulties. Trade connections and import-export trade between these countries are the focus of this study. The analysis covers 2007/08 to 2016/17 trade volumes between these countries. The trade imbalance expanded from 228 million to 1 billion between 2007/08 to 2016/17, highlighting the significant difference between countries. The findings show Nepal has significant trade potential in agriculture, hydroelectricity, and banking sectors, but its economy, infrastructure, and political instability provide hurdles. Nepal is paving the path to prosperity with new trade agreements and existing and proposed activities with China.
inquiry into Reading Habit of Bachelor Level Students: A Case Study of Mahendra Multiple Campus, Nepalguj
Authors: Adhikari Shreedhar
Published: January 2024

This paper aims to investigate the reading habits and attitudes of students in the Faculty of Management, Mahendra Multiple Campus, Nepalgunj. The importance of reading as a means to intellectual and emotional growth is discussed, emphasizing the advantages that reading can bring. To collect the necessary data, a questionnaire was designed and distributed to 80 students, probing into their reading habits, preferences, and attitudes. Through quantitative analysis of the findings, it was revealed that the students held an overall positive attitude towards academic and leisure reading, reading either daily or at least once a week. Additionally, digital materials were preferred to printed texts due to their availability and convenience. Based on these results, recommendations were made to improve the reading habits and attitudes of students, including the necessity of a national survey on Nepali students' reading habits. Finally, the importance of teachers in motivating students to read was highlighted, as the study showed that they can significantly impact students' reading habits and attitudes.