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The Story of the Chippewa Indians
Authors: Gagnon Gregory O.
Published: August 2023

This single-volume book provides a narrative history of the Chippewa tribe with attention to tribal origins, achievements, and interactions within the United States.

Unlike previous works that focus on the relationships of the Chippewa with the colonial governments of France, Great Britain, and the United States, this volume offers a historical account of the Chippewa with the tribe at its center. The volume covers Chippewa history chronologically from about 10,000 BC to the present and is geographically comprehensive, detailing Chippewa history as it occurred in both Canada and the United States, from the Great Lakes to Montana to adjacent Canadian provinces.

Written by a Chippewa scholar, the book synthesizes key scholarly contributions to Chippewa studies through the author's own interpretive framework and tells the history of the Chippewa as a story that encompasses the culture's traditions and continued tenacity. It is organized into chronological chapters that include sidebars and highlight notable figures for ease of reference, and a timeline and bibliography allow readers to identify causal relationships among key events and provide suggestions for further research.
Taxation
Authors: Dieterle David A.
Published: August 2023

This engaging and accessible book is a must-read for every taxpayer, young and old. It explores the many forms of taxation; how taxes are created, collected, and spent; and why certain aspects of taxation are so controversial.

“In this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Benjamin Franklin wrote this now-famous quote more than 200 years ago, and taxation remains just as important (and inevitable) today as then. Taxes are a fact of life for almost everyone, and the public goods and services they pay for are enjoyed by all citizens.

While taxes are undeniably necessary, the specifics of what should be taxed, who should pay taxes, and at what rate remain hotly debated by economists, government officials, and regular citizens. The first in Greenwood’s new Student Guides to Business and Economics series, Taxation gives readers an in-depth yet reader-friendly look at one of economics’ foundational concepts. Using simple language and relevant real-world examples, the book explores the different forms of taxation, the necessary components of any tax, how taxes are created and collected, and much more. It also highlights contemporary controversies related to taxation, including whether or not “sin taxes” actually discourage unwanted behaviors like smoking and how best to simplify the tax filing process.
Today’s Environmental Issues
Authors: Walker Teri
Published: August 2023

An accessible and impartial survey of the positions of the Republican and Democratic parties on the most pressing environmental issues of our time, from climate change and wilderness preservation to air and water pollution.

Today's Environmental Issues: Democrats and Republicans presents a unique perspective on party politics—one that impartially identifies similarities and differences regarding an array of topics ranging from fracking, sustainability, and pesticides to logging and noise pollution. Essays provide both historical information and up-to-date coverage of partisan opinions on today's environmental concerns. Written for upper level high school students, undergraduates, and general audiences interested in environmental issues and partisan viewpoints, this book enables readers to better understand the origins, details, differences, and commonalities of partisan opinions surrounding today's environmental concerns.

Each environmental issue is unique with its own set of concerns and impacts, particularly when viewed from a party perspective. By examining a breadth of issues from the party viewpoint, readers can understand how the parties could work together or in opposition, depending on the environmental issue—and that the parties may not always be polar opposites on every issue, a characterization that is often portrayed in the media. Each essay includes a sidebar that presents a quick look at the party line, individuals who have shaped opinion or policy, or key court decisions.
Vegetarian and Vegan Diets
Authors: Richer Alice C.
Published: August 2023

While following a plant-based diet can provide many health and environmental benefits, vegetarians and vegans are at greater risk for certain nutritional deficiencies. They may also face challenges when grocery shopping, dining out, and interacting with friends and family.

More and more Americans are reducing or completely eliminating meat and other animal products from their diet. Some are motivated by concerns surrounding animal welfare and the environmental impact of meat, while others hope to improve their health by following a plant-based diet. Although a vegetarian or vegan diet can provide many benefits, it can also pose unique challenges and health risks.

Part of Greenwood's Q&A Health Guides series, Vegetarian and Vegan Diets: Your Questions Answered follows a reader-friendly question-and-answer format that anticipates readers' needs and concerns. Prevalent myths and misconceptions are identified and dispelled, and a collection of case studies illustrates key concepts and issues through relatable stories and insightful recommendations. Each book in the series also includes a section on health literacy, equipping teens and young adults with practical tools and strategies for finding, evaluating, and using credible sources of health information both on and off the internet—important skills that contribute to a lifetime of healthy decision-making.
The Vietnam War on Film
Authors: Luhrssen David
Published: August 2023

Vietnam War on Film illustrates how to employ film as a teaching tool. It also stands on its own as an account of the war and the major films that have depicted it.

Even for many people who experienced the Vietnam War first hand, memories of that conflict have often been shaped by the popular films that depicted it: The Quiet American, The Green Berets, The Deer Hunter, Coming Home, Platoon, Full Metal Jacket, and Apocalypse Now, among others. Vietnam War on Film examines how the war is portrayed through a selection of ten iconic films that represent the war through dramatization and storytelling as opposed to through documentary footage.

The book includes an introduction to the war's history and a timeline of events, followed by ten chapters, each of which focuses on a specific Vietnam War movie. Chapters offer a uniquely detailed level of historical context for the films, weighing their depiction of events against the historical record and evaluating how well or how poorly those films reflected the truth and shaped public memory and discourse over the war. A final section of "Resources" provides a comprehensive annotated bibliography of print and electronic sources to aid students and teachers in further research.
Votes for Women! The American Woman Suffrage Movement and the Nineteenth Amendment
Authors: Roydhouse Marion W.
Published: August 2023

This contextual narrative of the 70-year history of the woman suffrage movement in the United States demonstrates how an important mass political and social movement coalesced into a political force despite class, racial, ethnic, religious, and regional barriers.

Votes for Women! provides an updated consideration of the questions raised by the mass movement to gain equality and access to power in our democracy. It interprets the campaigns for woman suffrage from the 1830s until 1920, analyzes the impact of the Nineteenth Amendment, and presents primary documents to allow a glimpse into the minds of those who campaigned for and against woman suffrage.

The book's examination of the 70-year woman suffrage campaign shows how the movement faced enormous barriers, was perceived as threatening the very core of accepted beliefs, and was a struggle that showcased the efforts of strong protagonists and brilliant organizers who were intellectually innovative and yet were reflective of the great divides of race, ethnicity, religion, economics, and region existing across the nation. Included within the narrative section are biographies of significant personalities in the movement, such as militant Alice Paul and anti-suffragist Ida Tarbell as well as more commonly known leaders Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony.
America’s National Debt
Authors: Arndt Thomas
Published: August 2023

This vital resource is devoted to providing nonpartisan, objective analysis of the national debt, including leading drivers of the debt, the budgetary process, and claims and counter-claims about national debt benefits and drawbacks.

This indispensable resource provides readers with a clear and unbiased understanding of the national debt and its relationship to the U.S. economic system. The book addresses the foundations and major elements of America’s budgetary process, details how government taxing and spending priorities impact the nation’s debt, explains the difference between deficits and debt, and summarizes dominant conservative and liberal economic perspectives on the national debt and related fiscal issues.

Utilizing authoritative resources and accessible, lay-friendly terminology, this book punctures popular myths and misconceptions about the national debt. But it also shines a light on the numerous economic, social, and political drivers of our national conversation about the debt—and the ways in which the national debt is likely to influence the lives of future generations of Americans. At a time when American political discourse often descends into fact-free zones of wishful thinking and deceptive claims, this book provides information for readers to truly understand the national debt.
The 100 Worst Military Disasters in History
Authors: Kuehn John T.
Published: August 2023

The 100 Worst Military Disasters in History is a fascinating collection that educators, students, and historians will all find useful in helping them understand the causes and consequences of the most infamous military failures in history.

The dynamics of military disaster are equally, if not more, important as understanding how to achieve success on the battlefield. This comprehensive book covers the complete gamut of human history as it tells the compelling stories of the worst military debacles of all time. It covers battles, campaigns, and wars, starting with the ancient Persians and Greeks and finishing with the U.S. conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq. Not limited to land warfare, however, the book also includes a number of the most disastrous naval engagements and campaigns in world history.

The 100 Worst Military Disasters in History opens with a detailed introduction illuminating the role military strategy and politics played in some of the worst battlefield failures throughout history. The entries are augmented with several engaging sidebars related to various military disasters. This eclectic collection includes coverage of many lesser known military disasters such as the Taiping Rebellion, during which 20 times more Chinese died than the number of people killed in the American Civil War.
Afghanistan War
Authors: Wadle Ryan
Published: August 2023

Providing an invaluable introductory resource for students investigating the war in Afghanistan, this book highlights the evolution of the conflict through the documents that helped to shape it.

This carefully curated primary source collection includes more than 80 documents from the national and international participants in nearly four decades of conflict that led to the Afghanistan War. Readers will gain an understanding of the macro and micro costs of the war on the participants and the political, social, economic, and military factors that have allowed the fighting to persist. Authored by a former member of the Afghanistan Study Team at the U.S. Army's Combat Studies Institute, readers will gain special insight into the military dynamics of the war in Afghanistan and how the war has changed those who have fought in it.

The book is divided into four chapters that cover the primary phases of the war in Afghanistan: The Soviet Invasion and Civil War, 1979–2001; Operation ENDURING FREEDOM and Reconstruction Begins, 2001–2003; The Taliban Return, 2003–2009; and The Surge, Drawdown, and an Uncertain Future, 2009–2017. This structure enables readers to clearly understand how the war evolved and the most significant developments that shaped each period.
African Americans by the Numbers
Authors: Starks Glenn L.
Published: August 2023

Provides an invaluable source for students as well as academics on the current condition of African Americans, highlighting disparities throughout an array of social, economic, and political areas.

African Americans comprise approximately 12 percent of the population of the United States—a sizable proportion. Yet African Americans are incarcerated at rates disproportionate to their overall population in the United States. By examining a wide range of socioeconomic topics and supplying necessary background and contextual information, this book offers a multidimensional view of African American life that covers such critical areas as education, health, immigration and migration, employment, and the economy.

This statistical guide presents extensive demographics on African Americans, breaks down the hard numbers, explains what the statistics indicate about the socioeconomic condition of African American life, and places this information into historical and contemporary context. This book also provides detailed comparisons of African Americans to other races and ethnic groups. Readers will be challenged to interpret the numbers and draw logical conclusions from them; as a result, this reference serves to help students build critical thinking skills that are essential to success in the classroom and beyond.
Ancient Rome
Authors: Bontty Monica M.
Published: August 2023

This book shares little-known facts from and excerpts of primary source documents to correct popular misconceptions about Ancient Rome and to show how those misconceptions became widespread.
Roman personalities and history have always had a larger-than-life profile in American popular culture, but most people think of this ancient civilization as merely decadent, cruel, and elitist. Most of our stereotypical conceptions of the empire and its people, however, are wrong. This book corrects popular misconceptions about the ancient Roman world, thus making ancient history relevant and accessible to modern readers and allowing modern critics of American politics and society to draw accurate comparisons.

Each chapter discusses how a particular misconception developed, spread, and evolved into what we now believe to be the historical truth. Topics discussed include crucifixion, the destruction of Carthage, Julius Caesar's last words, and Roman hygiene. Excerpts from primary source documents provide evidence of both the rise of the historical fictions and the truths behind the myths.
Artifacts from Modern America
Authors: Sheumaker Helen
Published: August 2023

This intriguing book examines how material objects of the 20th century—ranging from articles of clothing to tools and weapons, communication devices, and toys and games—reflect dominant ideas and testify to the ways social change happens.

Objects of everyday life tell stories about the ways everyday Americans lived. Some are private or personal things—such as Maidenform brassiere or a pair of patched blue jeans. Some are public by definition, such as the bus Rosa Parks boarded and refused to move back for a white passenger. Some material things or inventions reflect the ways public policy affected the lives of Americans, such as the Enovid birth control pill. An invention like the electric wheelchair benefited both the private and public spheres: it eased the lives of physically disabled individuals, and it played a role in assisting those with disabilities to campaign successfully for broader civil rights.

Artifacts from Modern America demonstrates how dozens of the material objects, items, technologies, or inventions of the 20th century serve as a window into a period of history. After an introductory discussion of how to approach material culture—the world of things—to better understand the American past, essays describe objects from the previous century that made a wide-ranging or long-lasting impact. The chapters reflect the ways that communication devices, objects of religious life, household appliances, vehicles, and tools and weapons changed the lives of everyday Americans. Readers will learn how to use material culture in their own research through the book's detailed examples of how interpreting the historical, cultural, and social context of objects can provide a better understanding of the 20th-century experience.
Aztec Codices
Authors: Diel Lori Boornazian
Published: August 2023

From the migration of the Aztecs to the rise of the empire and its eventual demise, this book covers Aztec history in full, analyzing conceptions of time, religion, and more through codices to offer an inside look at daily life.

This book focuses on two main areas: Aztec history and Aztec culture. Early chapters deal with Aztec history—the first providing a visual record of the story of the Aztec migration and search for their destined homeland of Tenochtitlan, and the second exploring how the Aztecs built their empire.

Later chapters explain life in the Aztec world, focusing on Aztec conceptions of time and religion, the Aztec economy, the life cycle, and daily life. The book ends with an account of the fall of the empire, as illustrated by Aztec artists. With sections concerning a wide variety of topics—from the Aztec pantheon to war, agriculture, childhood, marriage, diet, justice, the arts, and sports, among many others—readers will gain an expansive understanding of life in the Aztec world.
Border Towns and Border Crossings
Authors: Bruns Roger
Published: August 2023

This is a compelling and revealing look at the history of the U.S.-Mexico border as a place, a symbol of cross-cultural melding, and a source of growing anxiety over immigration and national security.

The U.S.-Mexico border is far more than a line that separates two countries. A winding path of nearly 2,000 miles from the Pacific Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico, it is history, commerce, and culture. In recent years, however, attitudes about border crossings and border issues have hardened as has immigration policy.

A source of growing anxiety over illegal immigration, national security, and safety, the border has become a symbol of political cataclysm over immigration law and enforcement, the future of DACA, the increasingly harsh treatment of refugees and others who attempt to cross without authorization, and the future of U.S. policy. This book traces the history of the border and its people, from the creation of the border line to explosive issues surrounding immigration and the future of the United States as a nation of diverse cultures and races.
The Chicano Movement
Authors: Martínez Sara E.
Published: August 2023

This book furthers appreciation of key pieces in American literature from the Chicano Movement by placing them in the context of history, society, and culture.

Part of Greenwood's new Historical Exploration of Literature series, this book provides teachers with ready-reference works that align language arts and social studies standards for secondary classes on the topic of the Chicano Movement. It will serve to help students better understand key pieces in American literature from the Chicano Movement by putting them in the context of history, society, and culture through historical context essays, literary analysis, chronologies, documents, and suggestions for discussion and further research.

The book includes works such as Bless Me Última by Rudolfo Anaya (1972), This Migrant Earth by Tomás Rivera (1970), The Revolt of the Cockroach People by Oscar Z. Acosta (1973), and The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros (1984). The book also supplies additional information in the form of chronologies, historical context essays, and primary document excerpts that support understanding of the historical period, as well as materials such as activities, lesson plans, discussion questions, topics for further research, and suggested readings.
Food Cultures of Israel
Authors: Ashkenazi Michael
Published: August 2023

This volume explores cuisine in Israel, including the country's food culture history, important dishes, current food issues, and more.

The evolution of Israeli food has been dependent on three major variables: the geography and climate of Israel, its ethnic mix and ethnic history (including religious influences, non-Jewish communities, and heavy immigration from around the world), and technical innovation that has enabled Israel to become a leader in agricultural technology.

This book provides a comprehensive picture of Israeli food culture in the twenty-first century, examined on the basis of the various influences that created this particular culture. Such influences include the lengthy food history that can be traced to prehistory, including data from the Bible and Koran and archaeological evidence; as well as contemporary food practices that have emerged as a mix of influences from different ethnic groups. Modern Israeli food practices are the result of the sway of European, Middle Eastern, and other cultures, creating a cuisine that is marked by its blends.

Main topics are accompanied by easy-to-follow recipes. The book serves as an introduction to daily life in Israel as well as the evolution of food practices in a relatively new country.
The Global Economy
Authors: Dieterle David A.
Published: August 2023

The global economy represents the combined economic output of all countries on Earth and is currently estimated at around $80 trillion. While globalization has made it possible for greater economic interaction between nations and rapid growth on a worldwide scale, many have argued that it has also helped to widen the gap between the richest and poorest nations. The movement of goods and services between countries also has major impacts on national politics and international diplomacy, as well as significant implications for human rights and welfare.
Guns in America
Authors: Campbell Donald J.
Published: August 2023

This work is part of a series that uses evidence-based documentation to examine the veracity of claims and beliefs about high-profile issues in American culture and politics. Each book in the Contemporary Debates series is intended to puncture rather than perpetuate myths that diminish our understanding of important policies and positions; to provide needed context for misleading statements and claims; and to confirm the factual accuracy of other assertions.

This particular volume examines beliefs, claims, and myths about gun violence, gun laws, and gun rights in the United States. Issues covered in the book include trends in firearm violence, mass shootings, the impact of gun ownership on rates and types of crime, regulations and Supreme Court decisions regarding gun control and the Second Amendment, and the activities and influence of organizations ranging from the National Rifle Association to Everytown for Gun Safety. All of these topics are examined in individualized entries, with objective responses grounded in up-to-date evidence.
Healthy Friendships
Authors: Holleb Lauren
Published: August 2023

This accessibly written book explores what friendship is and why it's so important to our well-being and provides practical suggestions for teens and young adults wishing to experience deeper, more fulfilling connections.

What exactly separates a friend from an acquaintance? Can men and women really "b-9798400662539-0000004"just be friends"b-9798400662539-0000004"? How do friendships change as we move from childhood to adolescence to adulthood? How can you support a friend in need, and how should you address conflicts and misunderstandings? This book answers these and many other questions readers may have about friendship.

Books in Greenwood's Q&A Health Guides series follow a reader-friendly question-and-answer format that anticipates readers' needs and concerns. Prevalent myths and misconceptions are identified and dispelled, and a collection of case studies illustrates key concepts and issues through relatable stories and insightful recommendations. Each book also includes a section on health literacy, equipping teens and young adults with practical tools and strategies for finding, evaluating, and using credible sources of health information both on and off the internet–important skills that contribute to a lifetime of healthy decision-making.
The History of Buddhism
Authors: Goble Geoffrey C.
Published: August 2023

One of the world's most popular religions, Buddhism is also one of the most misunderstood. This reference overviews misconceptions related to Buddhism and reveals the truths behind the myths.

Buddhism is practiced by millions of adherents around the world. Originating in ancient India, it spread throughout Asia and then to the West, and it exists in multiple traditions. Despite its popularity, it is also the subject of many misconceptions. This book examines those misconceptions along with the historical truths behind the myths.

The book begins with an introduction that places Buddhism in its historical and cultural contexts. This is followed by chapters on particular erroneous beliefs related to the religion. Chapters explore whether Buddhism is a singular tradition, if it is a religion or a philosophical system, if it is rational and scientific, whether the Buddha was an ordinary human, and other topics. Each chapter summarizes the misconception and how it spread, along with what we now believe to be the underlying truth behind the falsehood.

Quotations and excerpts from primary source documents provide evidence for the mistaken beliefs and the historical truths. The book closes with a selected, general bibliography.
The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965
Authors: LeMay Michael C.
Published: August 2023

This comprehensive resource explains six eras of immigration law, how and why immigration law has changed, who the major actors and organizations shaping immigration law are, and in what direction immigration law is likely to proceed in the near future.

The United States has the most diverse population of any country in the world and is widely thought of as a nation of immigrants. U.S. immigration has been and continues to be a contentious political, cultural, and social issue. Much of current immigration policy is based on the Immigration and Naturalization Act of 1965, a law advocated by former President John F. Kennedy to establish a preference system of legal immigration. This book provides an authoritative analysis of current U.S. immigration law and the 1965 Act.

It explains the precursor laws to the 1965 Act and their failure to resolve many critical problems, and details how and why the law was passed. It describes and profiles all the major actors and organizations that determine the politics of US immigration policy and details the impact—both foreseen and unanticipated—that the 1965 Act has had on the American economy, culture, demographics, and societal diversity. It offers an objective source for accessing an extensive list of the most important documents, governmental data, and scholarly discourse on U.S. immigration.
Listen to Psychedelic Rock!
Authors: Matijas-Mecca Christian
Published: August 2023

Listen to Psychedelic Rock! contains more than 50 entries covering the people, records, places, and events that shaped one of the most exciting and influential periods in popular music.

This addition to the Exploring a Music Genre series concentrates solely on psychedelic rock music. Listen to Psychedelic Rock! Exploring a Musical Genre covers over fifty topics, arranged alphabetically, that are central to learning about psychedelic music and will enable readers to understand the breadth and ongoing influence of psychedelia through to the present day.

The title contains biographical sketches on selected artists, “song-by-song” descriptions of many albums, and short, informative essays on participants who were influential in the original psychedelic movement. A background section introduces the genre and a legacy section shows how psychedelic music has cemented its place in the world, while another section shows the tremendous impact the music has had on popular culture. Information on record labels and year-of-release dates for all musical entries make it easy for any reader to navigate this title – a must-have for high school and college readers as well as for music scholars and fans of the genre.
Listen to Soul!
Authors: Perone James E.
Published: August 2023

Listen to Soul! Exploring a Musical Genre provides an overview of soul music for fans of the genre, with a focus on 50 must-hear singers, songs, and albums that define it.

Listen to Soul! Exploring a Musical Genre provides both an overview and a critical analysis of what makes soul music in the United States. A list of 50 songs, albums, and musicians includes many of the best-known hits of the past and present as well as several important popular successes that are not necessarily on the "b-9798400679858-0000032"best-of"b-9798400679858-0000032" lists in other books.

Like the other books in this series, this volume includes a background chapter followed by a chapter that contains 50 critical essays on must-hear albums, songs, and singers, approximately 1,500 words each. Chapters on the impact of soul music on popular culture and the legacy of the genre further explain the impact of these seminal compositions and musicians.

This volume additionally includes a greater focus on soul music as a genre, making it a stand-out title on the topic for high school and college readers.
Listen to the Blues
Authors: Perone James E.
Published: August 2023

Listen to the Blues! Exploring A Musical Genre provides an overview of this distinctly American musical genre for fans of the blues and curious readers alike, with a focus on 50 must-hear artists, albums, and subgenres.

Unlike other books on the blues, which tend to focus on musician biographies, Listen to the Blues! devotes time to the compositions, recordings, and musical legacies of blues musicians from the early 20th century to the present. Although the author references musical structure, harmony, form, and other musical concepts, the volume avoids technical language; therefore, it is a volume that should be of interest to the casual blues fan, to students of blues music and its history, and to more serious blues fans. The chapters on the impact of the blues on popular culture and the legacy of the blues also put the genre in a broader historical context than what is found in many books on the blues.

The book opens with a background chapter that provides an overview of the history and structure of blues music. A substantial, encyclopedic chapter that focuses on 50 must-hear blues musicians follows, as does a chapter that explores the impact on popular culture of blues music and musicians and a chapter that focuses on the legacy of the genre. A bibliography rounds out the work.
Modern Saudi Arabia
Authors: Anishchenkova Valerie
Published: August 2023

This thematic encyclopedia examines contemporary and historical Saudi Arabia, with entries that fall under such themes as geography, history, government and politics, religion and thought, food, etiquette, media, and much more.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, known for its petroleum reserves and leadership role in the Middle East, is explored in this latest addition to the Understanding Modern Nations series. Organized into thematic chapters, Modern Saudi Arabia covers both history and contemporary daily life. Chapter topics include: Geography; History; Government and Politics; Economy; Religion and Thought; Social Classes and Ethnicity; Gender, Marriage, and Sexuality; Education; Language; Etiquette; Literature and Drama; Art and Architecture; Music and Dance; Food; Leisure and Sports; and Media and Popular Culture. Each chapter contains an overview of the topic and alphabetized entries on examples of each theme.

A detailed historical timeline spans from prehistoric times to the present. Special appendices are also included, offering profiles of a typical day in the life of representative members of Saudi society, a glossary, key facts and figures about Saudi Arabia, and a holiday chart. This volume will be useful for readers looking for specific topical information and for those who want to read entire chapters to gain a deeper perspective on aspects of modern Saudi Arabia.
Muslims in America
Authors: Considine Craig
Published: August 2023

Muslims in America: Examining the Facts provides an objective overview of the realities and experiences of Muslims in the United States, both historically and in the present day, and of their relationship with their fellow Americans. It surveys the history of American Muslims' settlement and integration into the United States; explores the dominant social, political, cultural, and economic characteristics of American Muslim families and communities; and studies the ways in which their experiences and beliefs intersect with various notions of American national identity. In the process, the book critically examines the more dominant social and political narratives and claims surrounding American Muslims and their religion of Islam, including false or malicious claims about their attitudes toward terrorism and other important issues. Muslims in America: Examining the Facts thus gives readers a clear and accurate understanding of the actual lives, actions, and beliefs of Muslim people in the United States.
TERAPI PSIKORELIGIUS DALAM MENGATASI DEPRESI NEUROTIK (STUDI ANALISIS PEMIKIRAN DADANG HAWARI)
Authors: Puspita Sari Indryani , Razzaq Abdur , Rasmanah Manah
Published: August 2023

Peristiwa depresi tertinggi saat ini ditemukan diwilayah Asia Tenggara, salah satunya adalah depresi neurotik. Depresi neurotik memiliki dampak buruk bagi kesehatan mental seseorang sehingga dapat menyebabkan perubahan pada pikiran, perasaan, perilaku serta kesehatan fisik pada individu, akan tetapi penderita masih mampu untuk menilai realitas, pemahaman diri dengan baik serta penderita tidak memiliki ciri-ciri gangguan jiwa berat (psikosis). Artikel ini bertujuan untuk menjelaskan bagaimana terapi psikoreligius dalam mengatasi depresi neurotik. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah library research dengan menganalisis buku-buku karya Dadang Hawari. Terapi psikoreligius suatu pengobatan yang mengandung unsur keagamaan dalam penyembuhan pada individu melalui pendekatan psikologi yang mampu membangun kepercayaan pada diri dan rasa optimis pada pasien melalui shalat, zikir dan do’a. Pemberian terapi ini dapat memberikan pengaruh dalam penurunan depresi neurotik dengan merileksasi individu dalam mengantarkan individu pada ketenangan jiwa hingga menimbulkan rasa kebahagiaan dan memfokuskan individu dalam pemulihan kesadaran yang hilang pada sistem saraf serta memberikan dampak positif pada kesehatan mental individu
AL-‘ALAAQAH BAINA ITQAAN AL-MUFRADAAT WAL INSYAA` AT-THULLAAB AS-SHAF AT-TAASI’ FII AL-MADRASAH AT-TSANAWIYYAH MA’HAD UMMUL QURO AL-ISLAMI BOGOR
Authors: Roilah  , Abrar Muh , Taufik Akasahtia Lukman
Published: August 2023

Creating or composing is a writing activity directed at expressing main ideas in the form of ideas, messages, feelings, etc. in written language and not just visualizing shapes, letters, words or sentences. Create an article in Arabic. Students can write if they master the vocabulary. Because vocabulary is the most important thing a person needs in a language. Therefore, vocabulary has a very important role in the ability to speak Arabic. The more a person masters the vocabulary, the smarter the person is at expressing thoughts or ideas in Arabic writing. This research aims to determine the relationship between vocabulary mastery and composition in Umm Qara Islamic School Bogor. Thus, it can be concluded that there is a positive relationship between vocabulary mastery and composition
Obstetric simulation as a tool in the training of Family and Community Nursing residents
Authors: Torres Díaz Ángela , Fuentes-Ruiz José Ángel , Dávila Cansino Óscar
Published: August 2023

Introduction: The unplanned and out of hospital labor (birthing) is an obstetric emergency that causes a stressful situation and that can entail significant risks to the health of the mother and the newborn. Scientific evidence shows us that the effectiveness on the learning and the acquisition of skills are better performed when high-fidelity simulators are integrated into the training of future professionals. This activity requires knowledge and training from the instructors themselves who carry it out, and therefore represents a challenge for instructors in the training of this specialized nursing: the acquisition of a type of family and community nursing for emergency births outside the hospital. The main aim: to incorporate in the teachings of family and community nurses a specific learning process with a high-tech simulator for the care of unplanned family out-of-hospital births. Methodology: A simulation activity was performed in five scenarios outside of hospital with ten resident students in their second year using an obstetric simulator Victoria S2200. Two professionals undergoing training were involved in the scenarios during which the check list created for the activity is completed. An evaluation activity of the debriefing is performed in health (EDSS). Results and Discussion: 100% of the participants were satisfied with the activity. The performing instructor’s evaluation gives us feedback for the improvement of other future learning activities. As numerous studies show, the acquisition of the procedure via a simulator allows to the novel professional a high range of achievement and an improvement of competences.
The first report of institutional cancer registry in a center located in Medellín, Colombia
Authors: Preciado Franco Beatriz Elena , Moran Ortiz Diego , Lema Camila , Fernandez Turizo Maria Jose , Calle Correa Esteban , Pineda Álvarez Mateo , Ospina Sánchez Juan Pablo , Villegas Sierra Laura Elisa , Luján Piedrahita Mauricio , Egurrola-Pedraza Jorge A. , Lema Mauricio
Published: August 2023

Purpose: This is the first report of an institutional-based cancer registry in Clínica de Oncología Astorga, in Medellín, Colombia. It was created to produce local information on socio-demographic and clinical characteristics, therapies, and survival outcomes of patients with the most frequent tumors in the institution.  Methods: All consecutive patients with cancers of the breast (BC), prostate (PC), lung (LC), colorectal (CRC), ovarian, stomach, pancreas, cervical, and melanoma, diagnosed after January 1/2019, and treated at the institution were included. A description of the entire cohort and of the five most frequent tumor types was performed. Kaplan-Meier curves for each tumor stage were used to estimate overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS). Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS v22. Results: Data from 729 patients were analyzed. The median follow-up was 12.0 months (IQR 5.8-18.1). The main diagnoses were BC, PC, CRC, LC, and cervical cancer in 57.2%, 10.2%, 8.0%, 7.7%, and 5.8% of patients, respectively. The most frequent stage at diagnosis was: stage II for BC (36.6%) and PC (35.1%), stage III for CRC (62.1%) and cervical cancer (50.0%), and stage IV for LC (62.5%).  In BC cases, the median PFS for stage IV patients was 10.8 months (95%CI: 8.7-13.0). In LC cases, median PFS and OS for stage IV were 5.6 months (95%CI: 4.1-7.0), and 6.8 months (95%CI: 2.5-11.1), respectively.  Conclusion: Even though follow-up is short in this first report, PFS for metastatic BC and PFS and OS for metastatic LC reflect the aggressive nature of these conditions in Colombia.
Somatropin for Growth Hormone Deficiency
Authors: Tran Khai , Grobelna Alexandra
Published: August 2023

We identified 2 evidence-based guidelines that provide recommendations for the clinical management of children and adults with growth hormone deficiency.

The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists and American College of Endocrinology guideline provides recommendations on assessment, screening, diagnostic testing, treatment, and monitoring for a range of patients with different causes of adult growth hormone deficiency. The recommendations emphasize accurate diagnosis using appropriate growth hormone cut points for different growth hormone–stimulation tests and careful interpretation of serum growth hormone and insulin-like growth factor-1 levels. Treatment with recombinant human growth hormone should be carried out with consideration of the benefits and risks specific to each individual patient.

The Pediatric Endocrine Society guideline provides recommendations for the clinical management of children and adolescents with growth failure due to growth hormone deficiency. The guideline lists various conditions for which growth hormone deficiency can be diagnosed by conventional approaches without growth hormone–stimulation testing. The treatment dose of growth hormone should be calculated based on weight and body surface area and not on insulin-like growth factor-1 levels. The guideline highlights that the initial growth hormone dose, subsequent dosing, and discontinuation of pediatric doses should be assessed based on each individual patient.

Both guidelines recognize the uncertainty of long-term safety (i.e., posttreatment effects) of growth hormone treatment, which is a limitation of both guidelines.
SISTEM INFORMASI AKUNTANSI PENGELOLAAN KAS KECIL DENGAN METODE FLUKTUATIF
Authors: Tantik Sumarlin  , Rokhman Nur
Published: August 2023

Pengelolaan kas kecil ini juga dilakukan pada Bagian Perekonomian dan Kerjasama yang terdapat pada Balai Walikota Yogyakarta. Bagian Perekonomian dan Kerjasama ini merupakan unit kerja di lingkup Pemerintah Kota Yogyakarta yang berada dibawah Sekretariat Daerah Kota Yogyakarta. Unit kerja ini berperan sebagai penyelenggara perekonomian, pengembangan pendapatan asli daerah dan kerjasama daerah untuk mewujudkan Sekretariat Daerah Kota Yogyakarta yang berkualitas. Pengelolaan kas kecil pada Bagian Perekonomian dan Kerjasama ini rata-rata adalah 6.000.000 – 8.500.000 dengan target anggaran 10.000.000 setiap bulannya.  Penggunaan Microsoft Excel ini tidak ada back up datanya, sehingga apabila file rusak karena virus atau sistem error maka file ini tidak dapat dipulihkan.  Sistem informasi pengelolaan kas kecil dengan metode fluktuatif ini sangat dibutuhkan dalam membantu pencatatan serta pengelolaan kas kecil.  Sistem informasi pengelolaan kas kecil dengan metode fluktuatif ini diharapkan dapat memberi kemudahan bagi pihak Bagian Perekonomian dan Kerjasama terutama bagi bendahara dalam melakukan pengelolaan kas kecil. Penggunaan metode fluktuatif pada sistem pengelolaan kas kecil ini dimaksudkan supaya pengelolaan kas kecil lebih mudah. Selain itu, saldo pengisian dapat disesuaikan dengan kebutuhan perusahaan dan saldo juga dapat diketahui sewaktu-waktu. Pengelolaan kas kecil ini juga dilakukan pada Bagian Perekonomian dan Kerjasama yang terdapat pada Balai Walikota Yogyakarta. Bagian Perekonomian dan Kerjasama ini merupakan unit kerja di lingkup Pemerintah Kota Yogyakarta yang berada dibawah Sekretariat Daerah Kota Yogyakarta. Unit kerja ini berperan sebagai penyelenggara perekonomian, pengembangan pendapatan asli daerah dan kerjasama daerah untuk mewujudkan Sekretariat Daerah Kota Yogyakarta yang berkualitas.
IMPLEMENTASI METODE R&D PADA SISTEM PENGGAJIAN GURU HONORER
Authors: Andriana Myra , Priyadi Priyadi
Published: August 2023

Penelitian ini dilakukan pada salah satu MTs di Kabupaten Semarang. Sistem penggajian yang ada pada sekolah ini belum terkomputerisasi. Permasalahan yang timbul dengan sistem yang sekarang berjalan adalah adanya kesalahan dalam perhitungan gaji guru. Selain itu dalam pemrosesan perhitungan gaji guru membutuhkan waktu yang cukup lama. Bendahara harus merekap presensi guru dan jadwal mengajar guru sebagai dasar untuk perhitungan gaji, sehingga menjadi kurang efisien. Proses ini memiliki potensi kesalahan yang cukup tinggi yang dapat berdampat pada nominal gaji yang diterima para guru honorer ini tidak sesuai dengan yang seharusnya.

Untuk mengatasi permasalahan tersebut dikembangkan sistem penggajian dengan menggunakan metode R&D atau penelitian pengembangan. Pada tahap awal, persyaratan sistem ditentukan dengan mengumpulkan berbagai data dan menganalisis data yang diperoleh. Langkah selanjutnya adalah merancang sistem dengan menggambarkan aliran data dan aliran sistem, merancang tabel, membuat diagram hubungan entitas (ERD), dan merancang antarmuka sistem. Sistem yang dikembangkan juga diuji. Basis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah MySQL. Dengan mengembangkan sistem penggajian yang terkomputerisasi dapat mempermudah dan membuat pekerjaan kasir lebih efisien dalam menentukan kehadiran guru, penjadwalan, menghitung upah dan pelaporan.
Analisis Tes Flakiness Untuk Machine Learning Menggunakan Python
Authors: Silvia FardilaSoliha
Published: August 2023

Main Objective: Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui penyebab dari flaky test yang paling umum terjadi pada proyek Python dengan membandingkan penelitian yang berfokus pada proyek Java sebelumnya. Background problem: Tes tidak stabil dapat gagal atau lulus tanpa ada perubahan pada kode yang diuji, ini dapat menghancurkan kepercayaan pengembang pada rangkaian pengujian dan jika diabaikan menyebabkan bug dalam kode yang dirilis.  Novelty: penelitian menggunakan pendekatan empiris dari proyek Python open-source paling populer di GitHub. Sejumlah 197 komitmen dengan kata kunci yang menunjukkan kelemahan uji diperiksa secara manual dan dikategorikan menurut akar penyebab kelemahan masing-masing. Research Method: metode analisis pengujian flakiness digunakan dengan urutan tahap filtering commit dan dua analisis. Finding/Result: hasil penelitian dibandingkan dengan studi proyek Java sebelumnya, dan ditemukan dua penyebab kelemahan yakni presisi dan pelatihan (jaringan Machine learning). Flakiness presisi disebabkan oleh pernyataan dengan ambang batas yang terlalu tinggi atau terlalu rendah. Kelemahan pelatihan disebabkan oleh pengaturan pelatihan yang salah dari jaringan Machine learning dalam pengujian. Sebagian besar tes dalam proyek Python ditemukan tidak stabil karena masalah dengan menunggu asinkron, presisi, dan jaringan.  Conclusion: Developer Python dimasa depan akan mendapat manfaat dari pengetahuan tentang jebakan umum yang dapat menyebabkan kelemahan dalam rangkaian pengujian mereka. Hasil dari penelitian ini dapat digunakan sebagai referensi bagi para peneliti di masa depan dengan area penlitian tes flakiness atau area serupa lainnya..
Pengukuran Perangkat Lunak Menggunakan Function Point Analysis – Studi Kasus Software Akuntansi “Beecloud”
Authors: Denny Agung Situmeang
Published: August 2023

Accounting software is a must have for small and large companies. In carrying out its business the company uses special accounting software. To find out how complex the software used , it is necessary to have software measurements . Measurements use the Function Point Analysis method where measurements are measured based on their functionality. There are 3 factors used as measurement tools, namely Crude Function Point (CFP), Relative Complexity Adjustment Factor (RCAF), and Function Point (FP). Based on the results of calculations using 3 methods, the Crude Function Point (CFP) is 11548, the Relative Complexity Adjustment Factor (RCAF) is 64, the Function Point (FP) is 15330.4. From the results obtained from calculations using the Function Point Analysis method, it can be seen that the Beecloud web-based accounting software is very complex.