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Pengaruh Disiplin Kerja dan Pemberian Insentif terhadap Kinerja Karyawan PT Putra Karisma Palembang
Authors: Saputri Andini Dwi , Handayani Susi , DP Muhammad Kurniawan
Published: April 2021

This study aims to analyze the effects of work discipline and incentives on the performance of employees of PT Putra Karisma Palembang. The sample was selected using the saturated sample technique. Data from 57 respondents were collected through interviews, documentation, and questionnaires. This study implemented the multiple linear regression method to analyze data. The results prove that partially each of work discipline and incentives has no significant effect on employee performance. However, simultaneously work discipline and incentives have a significant effect on employee performance. This insight is beneficial for PT Putra Karisma Palembang. To improve employees' performance, the company should consider both work discipline and incentives factors together.
 

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh disiplin kerja dan pemberian insentif terhadap kinerja karyawan PT Putra Karisma Palembang. Sampel dipilih menggunakan teknik sampel jenuh. Data 57 responden dikumpulkan melalui wawancara, dokumentasi, dan kuesioner. Studi ini mengimplementasikan metode regresi linier berganda untuk menganalisis data. Hasil investigasi membuktikan bahwa secara parsial baik disiplin kerja maupun pemberian insentif masing-masing tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja karyawan. Tetapi, secara simultan disiplin kerja dan pemberian insentif berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja karyawan. Fakta ini bermanfaat bagi PT Putra Karisma Palembang. Untuk meningkatkan kinerja karyawan, maka perusahaan harus mempertimbangkan faktor disiplin kerja dan pemberian insentif secara bersama-sama.
Pengaruh Penerapan Budaya Kerja (Corporate Culture) terhadap Kinerja Pegawai pada PT Bank Perkreditan Rakyat Puskopat Palembang
Authors: Sianturi Elizabeth Irene Putri , Halin Hamid , Handayani Susi
Published: April 2021

This study aims to analyze the influence of the application of work culture (corporate culture)  on employee performance at PT Bank Perkreditan Rakyat Puskopat Palembang. The processed  data is the result of a questionnaire from 32 respondents. The analytical method applied in this  research is multiple linear regression analysis. The results of the study prove that work culture  (X) has a simultaneous effect on employee performance (Y). This research is expected to  provide benefits to PT Bank Perkreditan Rakyat Puskopat Palembang to improve employee  performance. 
 
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisa pengaruh penerapan budaya kerja (corporate  culture) terhadap kinerja pegawai pada PT Bank Perkreditan Rakyat Puskopat Palembang.  Data yang diolah merupakan hasil kuesioner dari 32 responden. Metode analisis yang  diterapkan pada penelitian ini adalah analisis regresi linear berganda. Hasil penelitian  membuktikan bahwa budaya kerja (X) berpengaruh secara simultan terhadap kinerja pegawai  (Y). Penelitian ini diharapkan dapat memberikan manfaat pada PT Bank Perkreditan Rakyat  Puskopat Palembang untuk meningkatkan kinerja pegawainya.
Pengaruh Kepemimpinan dan Motivasi terhadap Kinerja Karyawan PDAM Tirta Musi Unit Sako Kenten
Authors: Erlangga M. Hafis
Published: April 2021

This study aims to examine the influence of leadership and motivation on the performance of employees of PDAM Tirta Musi Unit Sako Kenten. Sources of data obtained through observation, document study, interviews and questionnaires to all 42 respondents. The results of the study indicates that leadership (X1) has a significant partial effect on the performance variable (Y). Then the results of the study indicates motivation (X2) has a significant partial effect on performance (Y). This research is expected to provide benefits to the company in terms of improving employee performance.
 

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meneliti pengaruh kepemimpinan dan motivasi terhadap kinerja karyawan PDAM Tirta Musi Unit Sako Kenten. Sumber data yang diperoleh melalui observasi, studi dokumen, wawancara dan penyebaran kuesioner kepada seluruh anggota 42 responden. Hasil penelitian secara parsial menunjukkan bahwa kepemimpinan (X1) berpengaruh signifikan terhadap variabel kinerja (Y). Kemudian hasil penelitian secara parsial menunjukkan variable motivasi (X2) berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja (Y). Penelitian ini diharapkan dapat memberikan manfaat kepada perusahaan dalam hal meningkatkan kinerja karyawan Kata Kunci: kepemimpinan, motivasi, kinerja karyawan.
Assessment of microbiological contamination levels in processed meat products from markets in southern Hue city
Authors: Ton That Nhuan Than , Ngo Thi Tuyet Mai , Pham Thi Ngoc Lan ,   Drug, Cosmetic and Food Quality Control Center, Thua Thien Hue Province, Vietnam,   Drug, Cosmetic and Food Quality Control Center, Thua Thien Hue Province, Vietnam,   University of Sciences, Hue University, Vietnam
Published: April 2021

Processed meat products are commonplace foods that are becoming increasingly popular in consumers' daily diets. Therefore, it is highly essential to assess the extent of microbiological contamination in the samples of processed meat products from markets in a bid to provide updated data of microbiological contamination to relevant agencies and local consumers as part of the current state of food safety and hygiene in the locality. A survey on microbiological contamination of processed meat products was conducted on samples collected from some markets in Southern Hue city. The 90 samples of three groups of fermented meat, packaged and non-packaged meat were analyzed. The results showed that, 100% of the samples were contaminated with aerobic microorganisms, Coliforms and Escherichia coli, in which 100% of the samples of Coliforms and E. coli did not meet the quality norms set by the Ministry of Health. The total aerobic microorganisms, Coliforms and E. coli ranged from 2.7 × 103 to 2.8 × 109 CFU/g, 1.1 × 104 to 1.5 × 108 MPN/g and 1.1 × 102 to 9.2 × 105 MPN/g, respectively. No presence of Clostridium perfringens or Staphylococcus aureus was detected in the examined samples.
Use of PET/ CT in diagnostics of distant metastasis and secondary malignancies in head and neck oncology
Authors: Krátká Zuzana , Paska Jan , Šíblová Veronika , Licková Kateřina , Lohynská Radka , Čoček Aleš
Published: April 2021

Aim: Our goal was to assess our experience with accuracy of PET/ CT in the dia­gnostics of distant metastases and duplicity tumors in head and neck oncology. Methods: In total, 159 patients with a previously histologically verified malignant tumor of the head and neck underwent whole-body PET/ CT in our facility from 2016 to 2019. In 51 cases, we found out higher uptake of marked radiopharmaceutical (fluorodeoxyglucose) out of the head and neck region. In a retrospective study, we were evaluating the sensitivity and specificity of the method in the dia­gnostics of distant metastases and duplicities. Results: In our study, PET/ CT has sensitivity of 95.7% and specificity of 79.9% with positive and negative predictive values of 44.9% and 99.1% respectively. Conclusion: The method has a high sensitivity but lower specificity rate in the dia­gnostics of distant metastases (duplicity tumors) in head and neck oncology. Considering high radiation load and the price and availability of PET/ CT, it is necessary to consider the indication of this technique properly.
Further remarks on group-2-groupoids
Authors: Temel Sedat
Published: April 2021

The aim of this paper is to obtain a group-2-groupoid as a 2-groupoid object in the category of groups and also as a special kind of an internal category in the category of group-groupoids. Corresponding group-2-groupoids, we obtain some categorical structures related to crossed modules and group-groupoids and prove categorical equivalences between them. These results enable us to obtain 2-dimensional notions of group-groupoids.
Ideal spaces
Authors: Mitra Biswajit , Chowdhury Debojyoti
Published: April 2021

Let C∞ (X) denote the family of real-valued continuous functions which vanish at infinity in the sense that {x ∈ X : |f(x)| ≥ 1/n} is compact in X for all n ∈ N. It is not in general true that C∞ (X) is an ideal of C(X). We define those spaces X to be ideal space where C∞ (X) is an ideal of C(X). We have proved that nearly pseudocompact spaces are ideal spaces. For the converse, we introduced a property called “RCC” property and showed that an ideal space X is nearly pseudocompact if and only if X satisfies ”RCC” property. We further discussed some topological properties of ideal spaces.
El discurso de la insubordinación femenina contra las leyes del patriarcado: puntos por resolver
Authors: Ivizate González Diana María
Published: April 2021

En este artículo se analiza lo que hemos dado en llamar “el discurso de la insubordinación femenina”, a partir de un conjunto de autoras contemporáneas cuyas obras sustentan una intención transformadora de la interpretación psicoanalítica y social que se ha hecho de las mujeres a lo largo de la historia. Las autoras que constituyen el centro de nuestro estudio son: Luce Irigaray, Judith Butler, Carole Pateman, entre otras. En segundo lugar, se realiza un contraste entre el discurso de las autoras estudiadas y las fuentes filosóficas y psicoanalíticas que lo inspiraron y provocaron (Rousseau, Locke, Filmer, Freud), con el fin de esclarecer qué puntos quedarían por resolver en el debate feminista y cuál es su vínculo con la realidad social que estamos viviendo. Desde el punto de vista lingüístico, proponemos un análisis trans-disciplinar de los textos (basado en las ideas aportadas por Norman Fairclough) para añadir, si cabe, nuevas interpretaciones que puedan abrir un nuevo camino al entendimiento de la situación de las mujeres en el momento actual.
Transferencia del conocimiento: ¿una cuestión de género?
Authors: López Díaz Ana Jesús , Pereira María Dolores
Published: April 2021

En 2018, el Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades convocó el nuevo Sexenio de Transferencia de Conocimiento e Innovación. Más de un año después ANECA publica los resultados en los que más de la mitad de las solicitudes no habían alcanzado los requisitos para que dicho sexenio fuese concedido. Del análisis de los resultados de una encuesta elaborada por la Asociación de Mujeres Investigadoras y Tecnólogas AMIT se destaca que las solicitudes evaluadas con éxito tenían un mayor porcentaje de aportaciones basadas en la Transferencia generadora de valor económico, mientras que las solicitudes evaluadas negativamente tenían un mayor porcentaje de aportaciones basadas en la Transferencia generadora de valor social. Este resultado explica que haya habido un mayor porcentaje de investigadores que de investigadoras con éxito en esta convocatoria, lo que lleva a la reflexión sobre lo que realmente se considera Transferencia de valores y lo que ha sido evaluado por las distintas comisiones, acentuando inevitablemente la brecha de género, también en la Transferencia de Conocimiento. El análisis de los resultados permite obtener algunas conclusiones relevantes sobre los posibles fallos que ha tenido esta primera convocatoria durante todo el proceso, desde la emisión de la convocatoria hasta la resolución de las solicitudes, con propuestas de mejora para las siguientes.
Effects of AL-MIAP-based Learning Management to Promote Digital Intelligence for Undergraduate
Authors: Phunaploy Sathiya , Nilsook Prachyanun , Nookhong Jarumon
Published: April 2021

This paper has two main aims: the first is to study pre- and post- leaning achievement utilizing AL MIAP to promote copyright digital intelligence for Suan Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University undergraduate students; and the three is to investigate the appropriateness of leaning management adopting an AL MIAP leaning model to promote the students’ digital intelligence. An AL MIAP learning model was utilized in the processes to promote five digital intelligence skills, i.e. respecting copyright, prevention, checking before sharing, threat awareness and using safely. Fifty-eight Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University  undergraduate students in the three year enrolled in the introduction to digital economy course and were selected in a sample group. The tools were: Kahoot!, Google Forms, content network chart, pre- and post-test, digital media copyright test and the AL MIAP learning model. Percentage, mean, S.D, and T-test were applied in the research. The study revealed that the post-learning achievement was better that the pre-learning achievement with statistical significance at 0.01; the students gained total scores of 17.06, which was 7.16 points higher than the pre-learning scores, signifying that their digital intelligence skills were better. As for AL MIAP leaning model, it revealed that this model was appropriate at the highest level.  
A Survey Analysis of Art Teachers’ Use of Transmedia Technology
Authors: Havrilova Liudmyla , Oriekhova Valentyna , Beskorsa Olena , Churikova-Kushnir Olha , Sofronii Zoya
Published: April 2021

Transmedia technology is a modern innovative system which scientists consider to be real communication revolution. Transmedia technology is investigated and actively implemented in different life spheres and social activities, such as mass media, journalism, marketing, culture, education etc. There is an urgent need to study the opportunities of using the transmedia technologies in art education, in particular in music teachers’ professional training. The implementing of transmedia technology in music teachers’ professional training contributes to the qualitative development of their professional competence, broadening of their outlooks, the improvement of artistic abilities, and professional skills. To study in detail both teachers’ and HEI students’ mastering of transmedia technology, the online survey “Transmedia Technology in Art Education” was held. HEI lecturers, secondary school Art teachers, teachers of Art school in Sloviansk, students of SHEI “Donbas State Pedagogical University” and Communal Institution “Pokrovsk Pedagogical College” took part in this questionnaire. The analysis of tests has proved the low level of acknowledgement about the essence of transmedia technology. However, it has demonstrated a high level of general technology knowledge and skills that makes it possible to implement the transmedia technology in educational process. We have revealed a number of issues which require the attention and further development.
Secret Window to the Parapharyngeal Space: The Transcervical Transdigastric Approach
Authors: Zanan Nor Hafiza Qualickuz , Azman Mawaddah , Kong MH , Yunus Mohd Razif Mohamad
Published: April 2021

Aim

To highlight the transcervical transdigastric approach to the parapharyngeal space.

Background

The parapharyngeal space (PPS) contains important neurovascular structures and hence requires meticulous dissection when working with tumors in this space. Surgical access to this blind space is limited, and approach would depend on several factors such as location and extension of tumor, fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) report if available, as well as surgeon's preference and experience. There are limited publications describing the transcervical transdigastric approach to tumors in the PPS.

Case description

We present two cases of tumor in the PPS that were addressed using the transcervical transdigastric approach. One patient presented with a painless submental mass, while the other had incidental finding of a PPS tumor on computed tomography scan. Both tumors were histologically benign.

Conclusion

The transcervical transdigastric approach to the PPS gives adequate exposure to the surgical field of interest and enables complete excision of well-encapsulated PPS tumors.

Clinical significance

The transcervical transdigastric approach allows access to the PPS without aggressive dissection, therefore, avoiding the potential morbidity associated with PPS tumor resection.

How to cite this article

Zanan NHQ, Azman M, MH Kong, et al. Secret Window to the Parapharyngeal Space: The Transcervical Transdigastric Approach. Int J Head Neck Surg 2021;12(1):34–36.
Evaluation of Brain Activation (NeuroSPECT) by Uni- and Bilateral Auditory Stimulation in Patients with Conductive Hearing Loss and Bilateral Bone Conduction Devices
Authors: Neubauer Sonia , Levy Raquel , Goycoolea Marcos V , Cornejo Jacqueline , Cagnacci Byanka , Catenacci Catherine
Published: April 2021

Background

This prospective study evaluated sound localization and brain responses to monaural and binaural stimulation via bone conduction devices in 3 individuals with bilateral conductive hearing loss (1 acquired and 2 congenital).

Aims and objectives

To determine the (1) Cortical areas that are activated with pure tones. (2) Potential benefits of bilateral devices.

Materials and methods

A new audiological test is described (real-life lateralization test) and applied. NeuroSPECT studies were done using pure tones delivered via bone conduction devices (Baha Attract) stimulating monaurally and binaurally. The tests were performed 2–4 months after the placement of the second device.

Results

The use of unilateral devices as well as bilateral devices under our testing conditions did not improve sound localization. There was improvement in lateralization with bilateral devices. In the three subjects, cortical activation with binaural auditory stimulation with the Baha Attract occurred in the same auditory areas compared with monaural stimulation. However, while in the individual with acquired loss, the degree of activation was less intense in binaural compared to monaural stimulation; in the congenital cases, binaural stimulation resulted in summation of stimuli.

Conclusion

In congenital bilateral conductive hearing losses that have not been stimulated early, there are central auditory areas that are deprived. Even if these are only two cases, this is suggestive of the importance of bilateral early auditory stimulation in cases of congenital conductive hearing losses and supportive of the use of bilateral rather than unilateral devices.

How to cite this article

Goycoolea MV, Neubauer S, Levy R, et al. Evaluation of Brain Activation (NeuroSPECT) by Uni- and Bilateral Auditory Stimulation in Patients with Conductive Hearing Loss and Bilateral Bone Conduction Devices. Int J Head Neck Surg 2021;12(1):22–30.
Ectopic Lingual Thyroid: A Case Presentation
Authors: Rao Kanishka S , Shenoy Vijendra S , Kamath Panduranga M , Gomati Anas
Published: April 2021

Background

The lingual thyroid gland is a rare clinical entity that was found to occur due to the failure of the thyroid gland to descend into its normal ectopic pretracheal position during embryogenesis. The reported incidence of lingual thyroid is 1 in 100,000, and it is more common in females, with a female:male ratio of 3:1. When located at the base of the tongue, the ectopic gland is often asymptomatic but may cause local symptoms, such as, dysphagia, dysphonia, upper airway obstruction, hemorrhage, and often hypothyroidism. The diagnosis of lingual thyroid is usually made clinically and radionuclide scanning is used to confirm the diagnosis. A case of lingual thyroid is presented for its rarity and differential diagnosis of midline base of the tongue lesions.

Case description

A 35-year-old woman presented with complaints of increasing difficulty in breathing and a constant foreign object sensation in the throat (FOSIT) for the past one year. Flexible video-laryngoscopic examination revealed a well-demarcated midline tongue base lesion measuring 3 × 3 cm. Technetium 99m scan reported it to be ectopic thyroid gland tissue. Transoral excision of the lesion was done along with cauterization with bipolar cautery.

Conclusion

Lingual thyroid is a rare developmental anomaly, the treatment of which is still controversial in view of the rarity of the condition. It should be included in the differential diagnosis of midline masses of the base of the tongue, especially in children and adolescents. The approach to treatment should be transdisciplinary and should not only take into consideration the clinical condition of the lesion but also the hormonal aspects of the patient.

How to cite this article

Rao KS, Shenoy VS, Kamath PM,et al.Ectopic Lingual Thyroid: A Case Presentation. Int J Head Neck Surg 2021;12(1):37–39.
Review of Pediatric Polysomnographic Studies over a 2-year Period in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Bengaluru, India
Authors: Kinimi Ilin , Rao Neha Mohan
Published: April 2021

Introduction

Pediatric polysomnography is the gold standard in diagnosing sleep-related breathing disorders, the most common cause of this being obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Instituting good sleep hygiene measures, early recognition of symptoms and signs of sleep-disordered breathing, and timely referral for polysomnography play a vital role in improving a child's quality of life. We report our experience with sleep disorders in children and the challenges faced during diagnosis.

Aims

To review indications for pediatric sleep studies done over 2 years and their outcomes in a tertiary care center in Bengaluru, India.

Methods

Retrospective descriptive analysis of 65 pediatric sleep studies done between 2018 and 2020 (2-year period) for various indications.

Results

The total numbers of studies included in the analysis were 65, of which complete studies were done in 58 children and portable studies in 7 children. The most common indication for performing a sleep study was suspected OSA, followed by referrals for children with spinal muscular atrophy and Duchenne muscular dystrophy, respectively. Average age of the patient was 93.56 months (range 3–216 months). The number of boys and girls included in the study was 45 and 20, respectively.

The average duration of sleep was 375.35 minutes, of which rapid eye movement (REM) sleep contributed to 45.33 minutes (12.13%) (range, 0–90 minutes). The average sleep latency time was 21.36 minutes (range, 0.5–138 minutes). The total apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) was 12.64/hour with 26 (40%) children having mild OSA, defined as an AHI of less than 5/hour; 17 (26.1%) having moderate OSA, defined as an AHI of 5 to 10/hour; 22 (33.8%) having severe OSA defined as an AHI of 15 to 30/hour. The mean REM AHI was 29.67/hour. Thirty-four children were started on bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP) following the study and four children had their BiPAP setting titrated following the study with one child whose high flow oxygen was continued.

Conclusion

Of the 65 pediatric sleep studies included, 39 children (60%) underwent some form of intervention following the study, indicating the clear benefit of performing polysomnography and indicating a high prevalence of sleep disorders in children. Mouth breathing was the most common symptom and OSA was the most common diagnosis.

How to cite this article

Kinimi I, Rao NM. Review of Pediatric Polysomnographic Studies over a 2-year Period in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Bengaluru, India. Indian J Sleep Med 2021;16(1):14–17.
Teaching Personal and Social Responsibility Through Physical Activity
Authors: Hellison Don
Published: April 2021

Teaching Personal and Social Responsibility Through Physical Activity, now entering its third edition, attests to author Don Hellison's ability to shape and develop character and responsibility in children. Perhaps the success of Hellison's book can be attributed to his status not only as a highly respected scholar-activist but as a teacher who worked in the trenches with inner-city kids.

Kids in any situation will benefit from the thoroughly updated material in this edition, which presents practical, proven, easy-to-implement ideas for teaching personal and social responsibility (TPSR) in school, after school, and in alternative settings. It also supplies direction in teaching affective and social moral goals, an in-depth look into teaching character development and values, and a method for helping students develop personal and social responsibility.

Teaching Personal and Social Responsibility Through Physical Activity offers much new material:

• Strategies for alternative schools, afterschool programs, and the emerging youth development movement

• Vignettes sprinkled throughout the chapters, written by TPSR instructors in various settings

• Several chapters that have been completely overhauled

• An expanded assessment chapter to help readers evaluate the impact of TPSR on their kids and apply the strategies

• One new chapter on combining responsibility-based youth development with teacher preparation in physical education

In addition, the book features “Kid Quotes” to help readers understand how kids respond to the TPSR approach, as well as forms and charts to help readers put the ideas and strategies to use.

The result is a field-tested book that is the accepted curricular model in the field—and a resource that will enable teachers to help their students grow into solid citizens both personally and socially.
Urban Physical Education
Authors: Clements Rhonda L. , Rady Amy Meltzer
Published: April 2021

Urban Physical Education presents 40 ready-to-use cultural games, modified sports, and contemporary sport and performance activities. The text provides a broad background on issues facing PE teachers working in urban settings and outlines culturally responsive instructional strategies to help PE teachers become effective teachers and leaders of a diverse student body.
Physical Education Assessment Toolkit
Authors: Giles-Brown Liz
Published: April 2021

• Tailor assessments to every topic, skill, and concept taught in physical education.

• Help students make connections between concepts to enhance learning.

• Meet a wide range of learning styles and teach to all intelligences, including linguistic, spatial, visual, and kinesthetic.

• Incorporate learning into the assessment process by calling on various levels of thinking, such as recall, summary application, and evaluation.

In today's physical education framework, the demands on your time and energy are great. Every second of class time is precious, so an efficient method of assessment that can plug into any lesson or unit being taught is a highly sought-after commodity. Loaded with assessment templates and sample units, the Physical Education Assessment Toolkit provides you with everything you need in order to simultaneously assess and teach students the lifelong value of physical education.

Assessment templates form the basis of the Physical Education Assessment Toolkit. Presented in a concise, user-friendly format, this comprehensive package contains the following features:

• Reproducible templates—Generic forms may be completed easily to address the specific topic, concept, or skill at hand, allowing you to tailor assessments to your students’ needs and abilities.

• Sample units—Designed using the backward design model of curriculum development, three complete units show how to transform blank reproducibles into highly practical assessment tools.

Each chapter includes lesson plans with model reproducibles for the following categories: written assessment, self-assessment, peer assessment, and application or performance assessment. Within each of these categories, you’ll receive guidance on implementing and creating more meaningful assessments.

Templates may be used to meet a variety of student learning styles, providing opportunities for assessing through rubrics, journal-writing assignments, self-assessments, and skill-tracking assessments across the cognitive, affective, and psychomotor realms. Rather than stealing valuable classroom time, the template approach actually enables teachers to use assessment to reinforce and extend learning in a systematic way.

The Physical Education Assessment Toolkit is the one resource that physical educators will turn to anytime they need to do an assessment, no matter what unit or lesson is being taught. This book contains the ready-made, pilot-tested materials needed for effective assessments of students, leaving teachers to focus on what they do best—teach.
Games for Motor Learning
Authors: Dienstman Ronald
Published: April 2021

Games for Motor Learning provides you with 110 games your students will enjoy. Each game has been field-tested over 10 years by experienced teacher and coach Ron Dienstmann. These games integrate the schema theory of discrete motor skill learning, cooperative learning, and brain research on emotions and learning into a unified teaching concept. As a result, you get a book of games that are

• easy to use,

• fun and inclusive,

• extensively field tested to promote motor learning, and

• backed by research.

You can quickly and easily find games appropriate for your needs and immediately put them to use in your curriculum. Each game engages kids' minds, keeps them active and moving, and can be used for various skill levels. The author's extensive field testing has produced games that enhance motor skill development. Guided and shaped by research in multiple areas that affect this development, these games will help students meet the NASPE standards 1 and 6 related to motor learning as well as cooperative and social skills. While students are having a blast playing these games, they'll be improving their balance, manipulative skills, locomotor skills, and social skills.

In part I, you learn the theory behind the games as Dienstmann delves into the research backing the schema theory, cooperative learning, and emotions and learning. This sets the stage for part II, which delivers the 110 games in these categories: locomotor games, manipulative skills activities, stability games, and combined movement activities.

Games for Motor Learning will help students develop their motor skills based on a sound theoretical model. Your students might not care about the theory, but their laughter and excitement in playing the games will parallel their skill development. And that makes Games for Motor Learning a win–win proposition for students and teachers alike.
Impact of Behavioral Biases on Long Term Financial Decisions and Corporate Performance: An Evidence from Non-Financial Sector of Pakistan
Authors: Et al., Muhammad Zia-ur-Rehman
Published: April 2021

Purpose: In this study, the relationship of managerial biases i.e. mental accounting, optimism and loss aversion with corporate performance is investigated. For path analysis, we explored this relationship through two subdomains of long term financial decisions (capital structure and dividend policy). Moreover, in this study, the mediating role of capital structure and dividend policy was also theorized and tested on the above-stated relationship. Sample/ Methodology/Approach: The sample of the study consisted of eighty-five (n=85) CEOs, CFOs, General Managers and Financial Treasurers of the nonfinancial sector (listed in Pakistan Stock Exchange). Primary data was collected through closed ended questionnaire by using convenience sampling technique. Statistical technique PLS-SEM was applied for data analysis by using SMART PLS 3.2 statistical package. Findings: The findings of the study depicted that behavioral biases influence corporate performance as managers take a decision under the influence of personal feelings, perceptions, and intuitions. We also inferred from the results that the effect of biases (mental accounting, optimism, and loss aversion) is significant on long term financial decisions. We also found that dividend policy and capital structure mediates the relationship between optimism and mental accounting with corporate performance. Originality/Value: This research study fills the gap in existing literature by investigating the relationship of managerial biases with corporate performance through the path of long term financial decisions of corporate financial managers. Previously, extensive research work is available on basic topic that how dividend policy and capital structure affect corporate performance, however, we found comparatively quite less discussion on stimulating forces (behavioral biases) for financial decision making and this gap is covered by this study through explaining the impact of behavioral biases on long term financial decisions which further devastate corporate performance. This study as an empirical evidence is helpful for researchers, academicians, and practitioners to understand and implement the notions coined by behavioral finance, regarding the effects of behavioral biases on long term financial decisions. Keywords: Optimism, Loss Aversion, and Mental Accounting, Long term financial decision, Corporate Performance, Pakistan.
Impact of Information and Communication Technology on the Productivity of South Asian Economies
Authors: Et al., Tahir Mahmood
Published: April 2021

Information and communication technology (ICT) is considered as an important factor of production, it plays a pivotal role in enhancing the productivity of others factor of production. The main objective of this paper is to find the impact of information and communication technology on the productivity of emerging economies of South Asia. We use GDP per worker as a proxy for productivity and ICT- capital per worker is used to capture the impact of information and communication technologies. We apply OLS and GMM methods of estimation in a panel setting. The results indicate that information and communication technology is one of the main determinants of the variation in output per worker across the four South Asian economies during the last two and half decades (1990-2014). The physical capital which not relates to information technology is also important determinants of productivity growth. The study confirms that ICT is playing important role in South Asia. Therefore, the importance of information technology in economic growth is a global phenomenon
A Study of Emotional Intelligence Based Instructional Leadership Styles and related Indicators at University Level in Pakistan
Authors: Et al., Irfan Bashir
Published: April 2021

The paper aimed to explore the use of different indicators of Emotional Intelligence based six leadership styles by the Heads of the Departments (HoDs) of Higher Education Institutes of Pakistan. Furthermore, the purpose was to compare self-report of HoDs regarding leadership styles and opinion of the faculty about leadership styles used by HoDs. This descriptive research used a random sampling technique to select 120 HoDs and 240 faculty members from various faculties and departments of 5 public and 5 private Sector universities of Punjab. The study used 5 point Likert Scale questionnaires based on Goleman’s leadership styles both for faculty and Heads of the Departments. Results of the study showed the difference between self-reported leadership styles of HoDs and opinion of the faculty. The study mainly suggested leadership courses and training for Heads of the Departments; strong and free communication between HoDs and the faculty; and reflective practices by Heads of the Departments.
Implementation of ICT in Secondary Education: A Case Study of District Ghotki, Sindh
Authors: Et al., Asif Ali Shah
Published: April 2021

This research aims to investigate the initiatives of Federal and Provincial Governments concerning the implementation of Information and Communication technology (ICT) projects in Secondary Education. The main objective of this study is to investigate the actual implementation of ICT projects at secondary school level in Sindh province by selecting district Ghotki as a case study. While conducting research, it was observed that out of forty secondary schools in district Ghotki, only thirteen schools were selected for introduction of ICT by the Education Department. Initially, this research focused on identification of the current status of resources allocation pertinent to ICTs at each secondary school, later on, an attempt was made to identify the parameters responsible for successful and unsuccessful implementation of ICT projects in district Ghotki. The research findings determine that although, students enthusiasm and basic infrastructure are present, however, unavailability of electricity and absence of maintenance expenditure for ICT laboratories, appeared as key factors concerning the unsuccessful implementation of ICT projects in a secondary school of distinct Ghotki. This suggests that these two barriers have a strong impact on lowering students' interests in opting for computer science as a major subject for class IX and onwards. Finally, this study concludes with some recommendations to overcome these problems for successful implantation of ICT at secondary school system of Sindh province.
Innovative Mindset in School Education: A global issue or trend in Pakistan
Authors: . Syeda Saira Hamid
Published: April 2021

Education and training are emerging now key drivers of competitiveness for any country on the globe. To cope with the globalization a country has to elevate her education system. In Pakistan, HEC upgraded the Teacher Education (TE) by replacing the one-year B.Ed. with the 4 years B.Ed. (Honors). The upgraded TE and the global challenges are well connected with the real implementation of vision 2030 agenda in the School Education (SE). And very crucial to address the advancements in TE for the production of teachers with the innovative mindset to grip the global reach in the future. The Punjab government is planning to stop the upgraded 4-year program offered since 2009 in the 33 Government Elementary Colleges for Teachers Training (GCETs) instead of making them self-sustain. The study with main objectives: i) to collect, need assessment data for the global advancements adaptation from the GCETs. ii) To analyze critically educational documents along with the budget allocation for globalization. iii) To propose a conceived factual framework for transforming teacher education in Punjab was conducted by utilizing mixed research methods, visualized the advanced professional training needs and essential global interventions. Then it strived to propose a transformation mechanism for the elevation of TE. The data analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively through percentages, triangulation and content analysis. The study resolved the globalization issue, by bridging the gaps through a transformation framework outlines for modification in TE. The conceived factual framework is a dynamic revolutionary route to improving the quality of school education via contemporary TE. The suggested framework if implemented in future after validation it would save the scarce resources and provide maximum outputs through quality education.
Synthesis, characterization and evaluation catalytic ability of nano Pt/biochar for curcumin conversion
Authors: Giang Ly , Phan Chuyen , Tran Mai , Nguyen Huy
Published: April 2021

Biochar and Pt/biochar were successfully synthesized. This catalysts were characterized by TPD-N2, EDX, SEM and TEM techniques. The results of adsorption-desorption nitrogen showed a decrease in average volume and capillary diameter, indicating the presence of Pt nano dispersed in the medium capillary. TEM image for the size of Pt nanoparticles were 3-4nm. Investigate catalytic potential for curcumin conversion in methanol and ethanol, after 6 hours with Pt/biochar,  the corresponding efficiency were 57.87% and 40.61% respectively. The presence of a new peak at a wavelength range is likely to be of tetrahydrocurcumin.
On Church-Rosser Property of Notion of βδ-Reduction for Canonical Notion of δ-Reduction
Authors: Grigoryan Davit
Published: April 2021

In this paper the canonical notions of δ-reduction for typed λ-terms are considered. Typed λ-terms use variables of any order and constants of order ≤ 1, where constants of order 1 are strongly computable, monotonic functions with indeterminate values of arguments. The canonical notions of δ-reduction are the notions of δ-reduction that are used in the implementations of functional programming languages. It is shown that for the main canonical notion of δ-reduction the notion of βδ-reduction has the Church-Rosser property. It is also shown that there exists a canonical notion of δ-reduction such that the notion of βδ-reduction does not have Church-Rosser property.
Performance Analysis of Matrix Multiplication Algorithms Using MPI and OpenMP
Authors: Galstyan Tigran
Published: April 2021

The combination of OpenMP and MPI in programming is called hybrid programming. Hybrid programming (through messages and shared memory) has gained an important role since the appearance of cluster architectures. A hybrid programming method combines the MPI and OpenMP libraries to use this hierarchical multi-core architecture. The purpose of this work is to carry out the performance analysis of matrix multiplication algorithms in a cluster system. Each node in the cluster consists of multiple-core CPUs, in which memory is distributed among the nodes and shared memory. Algorithms use MPI as a message-passing mechanism and OpenMP as shared memory.
Long Cycles in t-Tough Graphs with t > 1
Authors: Nikoghosyan Zhora
Published: April 2021

It is proved that if G is a t-tough graph of order n and minimum degree δ with t > 1, then either G has a cycle of length at least min{n, 2δ + 4} or G is the Petersen graphIt is proved that if G is a t-tough graph of order n and minimum degree δ with t > 1, then either G has a cycle of length at least min{n, 2δ + 4} or G is the Petersen graph
PERILAKU SOCIAL LOAFING DALAM PEMBELAJARAN DARING: STUDI KASUS PADA MAHASISWA PENDIDIKAN GURU SEKOLAH DASAR
Authors: Naila Ishmatun
Published: April 2021

Pembelajaran daring merupakan satu-satunya cara untuk melaksanakan Pendidikan selama pandemi Covid-19. Kerja kelompok selama pembelajaran daring, dimana mahasiswa tidak dapat bertemu secara tatap muka menjadi kurang efektif dan dapat menimbulkan penurunan kinerja individu dibandingkan ketika bekerja secara mandiri, yang biasa disebut social loafing. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh pembelajaran daring terhadap social loafing calon guru Sekolah Dasar. Metode yang digunakan adalah kualitatif deskriptif, dengan subjek mahasiswa Pendidikan Guru Sekolah Dasar Universitas Muhammadiyah Surabaya Angkatan 2019. Teknik analisis dilakukan dengan penyajian data setelah diolah menggunakan Microsoft Excel dan dideskripsikan secara naratif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat indikasi calon guru terhadap social loafing dalam kerja kelompok secara daring.
PENERAPAN MODEL PICTURE AND PICTURE UNTUK MENINGKATKAN HASIL BELAJAR IPS DI KELAS V SD KATOLIK KAKASKASEN
Authors: Katulung Marlin , Mendelson Laka Beatus , Tahulending Greiswati
Published: April 2021

Penelitian ini dilakukan di SD Katolik Kakaskasen dalam pembelajaran IPS di kelas V SD, berdasarkan observasi yang dilakukan bahwa pada pembelajaran guru menggunakan metode ceramah sehingga mengakibatkan kurangnya pemahaman siswa pada materi yang diberikan. Karena dalam pembelajaran IPS tentang kegiatan ekonomi, siswa hanya mencatat materi yang disampaikan oleh guru dari buku cetak mengakibatkan hasil belajar siswa rendah. Dari 22 siswa yang ada di kelas V SD Katolik Kakaskasen 10 orang yang mendapat nilai di atas rata-rata yakni di atas  75, sedangkan 12 orang mendapat nilai di bawah 75. Dari masalah tersebut, maka perlu di adakan perbaikan dalam proses pembelajaran di kelas. Langkah-langkah yang bisa di lakukan untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa yaitu dengan menerapkan model pembelajaran picture and picture, karena dalam pembelajaran ini semua siswa menjadi lebih aktif. Model picture and picture adalah salah satu model belajar yang menggunakan gambar dan di pasangkan di urutkan menjadi urutan yang logis. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar IPS pada materi kegiatan ekonomi melalui penerapan model picture and picture di kelas V SD Katolik Kakaskasen. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan dalam bentuk penelitian tindakan kelas (PTK) yang terdiri empat tahapan yaitu : (1) Perencanaan, (2) Pelaksanaan/Tindakan, (3) Observasi, (4) refleksi. Penelitian ini di lakukan dalam 2 (Dua) Siklus. Pada siklus yang ke II hasil yang dicapai setelah mengadakan perbaikan tindakan pembelajaran yang diterapkan ternyata mengalami peningkatan yang cukup baik dan dibuktikan berdasarkan teknik pengumpulan data yaitu lembar pengamatan dan tes tertulis sehingga mencapai target yang diharapkan karena keberhasilan siswa mencapai 85 % berdasarkan data tersebut maka peneliti dapat menarik kesimpulan bahwa Dari hasil penelitian dan pembahasan yang ada, maka peneliti menarik kesimpulan bahwa Penerapan model picture and picture dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar IPS siswa kelas V SD Katolik Kakaskasen.
BUDAYA SEKOLAH DALAM MEWUJUDKAN SEKOLAH SEHAT NASIONAL DI SD MUHAMMADIYAH 1 KETELAN SURAKARTA
Authors: Tria Vilian Merinda , Minsih
Published: April 2021

Tujuan penelitian yaitu untuk mendiskripsikan budaya sekolah, faktor pendukung dan penghambat, serta peran siswa dalam mewujudkan sekolah sehat nasional di (sekolah dasar) SD Muhammadiyah 1 Ketelan Surakarta.Narasumber dalam penelitian ini yaitu Kepala Sekolah, Wakil Kepala Sekolah (WKS) kurikulum, siswa, dan petugas unit kesehatan sekolah (UKS). Jenis penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif dengan desain fenomenologi. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan teknik wawancara mendalam, observasi, dan dokumentasi. Pengujian keabsahan data menggunakan triangulasi sumber. Penelitian menggunakan model interaktif sebagi teknik analisis yakni reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa sekolah telah mewujudkan sekolah sehat nasional melalui budaya sekolah dengan didasarkan pada kebijakan sekolah dan berpartisipasi seluruh warga sekolah dalam berperilaku hidup bersih dan sehat (PHBS). Kegiatan siswa mulai dari mencuci tangan, mengkonsumsi makanan sehat, ibadah bersama, berolahraga, membuang sampah pada tempatnya, sekolah bebas rokok, menjaga kebersihan toilet, piket kelas, kerja bakti, lomba kebersihan kelas, dan pemeriksaan jentik nyamuk. Faktor pendukung terdiri dari warga sekolah yang aktif, sarana dan prasarana memadai, kerjasama dengan pihak profesional. Sedangkan faktor penghambat yaitu kurangnya pembiasaan hidup sehat dan banyaknya pedagang jajanan sekolah yang kualitasnya belum sesuai. Peran siswa dalam penyelenggaraan sekolah sehat nasional yaitu menjaga kebersihan lingkungan sekolah, kelas, dan diri pribadi
Praktisk och pastoral teologi i Svenska kyrkans prästutbildning
Authors: Rubenson Karin , Lockneus Elin
Published: April 2021

In this article, we discuss practical and pastoral theology in relation to Swedish theological education for future ordained clergy in the Church of Sweden. We look at how pastoral theology is understood in the Church of Sweden today and its relation to Practical Theology as an academic subject. We problematize the split between "academic" and "pastoral" theology and argue that pastoral theology should be understood as a part of the academic discipline Practical Theology. Practical Theology today is heavily theoretical and methodological, not least in the United States, the origin of much literature used in the Swedish context. Interesting as this may be from a research perspective, the discipline runs the risk of losing some of its relevance for undergraduate theological education. Here we discuss different aspects of pastoral and practical theology, and how they may feed into each other. We highlight the potential problems with a practical theology distancing itself from what has been called "the clerical paradigm" (in Sweden: pastoral theology), but also point to the importance of Practical Theology as an academic field in relation to ordination training. In Sweden, academic theology is still understood as supposedly "neutral", which complicates the relationship between "academic" and "pastoral" theology, as this obscures the influences from explicit normative and constructive practical theology on Swedish theological education. Drawing on practical theologians such as Bonnie J. Miller-McLemore and Mary McClintock Fulkerson, we discuss the normative and constructive ambitions in some practical theological schools of thought today. A changing understanding of Practical Theology may contribute to pastoral theology as a part of the ordination training in the Church of Sweden, but the normative assumptions need to be made explicit.
Daniel M. Gurtner & Loren T. Stuckenbruck (red.), T&T Clark Encyclopedia of Second Temple Judaism
Authors: Ålöw Tobias
Published: April 2021

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