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Znaczenie sporu polsko-litewskiego dla bezpieczeństwa II RP w latach 1919-1922. Wybrane przejawy (cz. 2)
Authors: Landmann Tomasz
Published: January 2023

Celem artykułu jest określenie i scharakteryzowanie kluczowych przesłanek świadczących o tym, że implikacje sporu polsko-litewskiego wpłynęły w latach 1919-1922 w sposób niekorzystny na bezpieczeństwo odrodzonego państwa polskiego. Analizę oparto na materiale archiwalnym zgromadzonym w Archiwum Instytutu Józefa Piłsudskiego w Ameryce, a także na dostępnym piśmiennictwie.

Przyjęto tezę, że eskalacja i trwanie sporu polsko-litewskiego wpłynęły niekorzystnie na bezpieczeństwo państwa polskiego w latach 1919-1922. Oddziaływały niekorzystnie na położenie państwa polskiego w różnych dziedzinach przedmiotowych bezpieczeństwa.

Zaprezentowane argumenty pozwalają stwierdzić, iż konflikt polsko-litewski oddziaływał w latach 1919-1922 na różne przedmiotowe sfery bezpieczeństwa II RP. Wpływał niekorzystnie na bezpieczeństwo wewnętrzne i zewnętrze państwa. Dotyczył zagrożeń militarnych w związku z działaniami armii litewskiej i doraźnie organizowanych oddziałów partyzanckich, a także sprowadzał się do licznych zagrożeń pozamilitarnych.

The importance of Polish-Lithuanian disputes for security of The Second Polish Republic in the years 1919-1922. Selected symptoms (part 2)

The aim of the article is to define and characterize the key premises proving that the implications of the Polish-Lithuanian dispute in 1919-1922 adversely affected the security of the reborn Polish state. The analysis was based on archival material collected in the Archives of the Józef Piłsudski Institute in America, as well as on the available literature.

It was accepted that the escalation and continuation of the Polish-Lithuanian dispute had a negative impact on the security of the Polish state in the years 1919-1922. It adversely affected the position of the Polish state in various security areas.

The arguments presented allow us to state that the Polish-Lithuanian conflict in 1919-1922 affected various security areas of the Second Polish Republic. It has adversely affected both the internal security and external security of the state. It concerned military threats in connection with the activities of the Lithuanian army and temporarily organized partisan units as well as boiled down to numerous non-military threats.
The Design and Development of Smart Agriculture Data Analytics
Authors:   Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Batu Pahat, Malaysia, Marjudi Suziyanti , Setik Roziyani , Salamat Mohamad Aizi , Yusfaidir Muhammad Fahruddin Irfan
Published: January 2023

Agriculture is on the verge of entering the Smart Farming era, in which farming operations will become digitalized and data-driven, allowing for better decision support, smart analytics, and forecasting. Farming is the most diverse economic sector and is critical to a country's overall economic development. The Internet of Things (IoT) can potentially optimize agriculture and farming sector activities by reducing manpower through technology. Forecasts are central to most agricultural and agricultural-related operations. Smart Agriculture Data Analytics (SADA) was developed to address this issue. SADA is an embedded system with two components: data analytics and the Internet of Things (IoT). IoT in SADA also assists farmers in collecting data and learning more about the appropriate soil PH scale, fertilizer dataset, air humidity, and temperature. A prototyping model is used in software development. The farmer can provide real-time feedback, request project changes, and update model specifications. SADA will help farmers understand the trend of analytics crop production, allowing them to increase yield
Competencies as ‘Know-how’ and Self-contradiction of Competency-Based Education Theory －Based on the Discussions of Ryle, Oakeshott, and Polyani
Authors: Chang Je-Hyung
Published: January 2023

The (core) competency-based education theory presented through the OECD’s DeSeCo project and its follow-up project (OECD Education 2030), stems from the motivation to pay appropriate attention to practical knowledge beyond cultivating theoretical knowledge that has been traditionally emphasized. The main theoretical sources constituting the epistemology of competency-based education theory can be presented as follows: analytical philosopher Gilbert Ryle's distinction between ‘know-how’ and ‘know-that’, political scientist Michael Oakshott's criticism of technological rationalism and his distinction between the politics of faith and that of skepticism, and physical chemist, historian of science, and philosopher of science Michael Polanyi's concepts of tacit knowledge and personal knowledge. However, discrepancy between what the OECD's competency-based education theory originally intended and its actual realization is first found in the program of the OECD projects itself; and this problem is much more seriously revealed in the process and appearance of introducing and applying competency-based education theory into the Korean higher education system. This self-contradiction that ‘betrays’ the original theoretical request of competency-based education theory is identified in the following areas: the OECD projects’ reduction of competences as ‘know-how’ to the form of propositional knowledge, in the situation in Korea, in the state's status that claims to be a rule maker, in the future discourse based on simple logic of technological determinism, and in the making of propositions and the quantification of competencies. Such problems are resolved by abolishing measures of forcibly introducing and applying a specific educational discourse by the state, and making the competency-based education theory a subject of free choice through deliberation at individual educational units.
Writing Lessons to Strengthen ‘Information Utilization Competency’ －Focused on a Team Project Using the Allo App
Authors: Lee Sookyung
Published: January 2023

The extension of life expectancy and the development of science has required change and transformation, not only regarding a person’s quality of life but also the direction of liberal arts classes and their methods. From this point of view, the necessity of cultivating digital-based ‘information utilization competency’ that can respond to changes in social structure has increased, even in the writing classes of college liberal arts subjects, which are ‘communication’ based and which use ‘written language’ as a medium. The K University writing class was designed as a team project and conducted as a process-oriented curriculum. It used the Allo app to improve learners’ information utilization competency. During three weeks of classes team project conducted practical writing practice using personal writing to develop ‘information utilization competency’ related to the authenticity of students. The Allo-based team activity class was constructed to elevate the combined academic knowledge and procedural knowledge, both contextualized through ‘written language’ in the preceding individual writing process and to reproduce useful ‘information.’ It was done using various media, such as ‘voice language’ and ‘written language,’ and through team activities. It was a process focused on ‘re-contextualization,’ achieved by producing discussion, journal writing, product selection, and re-contextualization. Experiences necessary in developing the results were extended to using various media built into Allo, thereby deepening the learner’s functional information utilization competency. At the same time, through the process of the re-contextualization of academic content, such as journal writing, the critical interaction of team members, and the reflection that occurs in the process of the final production, all team members were able to directly or indirectly revise and modify their information utilization. Moreover, students were able to develop their information utilization competencies. In particular, the comprehensive thinking process, including the meta-cognitive domain, which contextualized one’s logic at the elementary level of data collection and the use of verified data, shared the writings of students and team members through a discussion process to produce outputs. The successful class showed that lifelong education and the ability to utilize information as a global civilian competency in a knowledge-based society should be cultivated through writing classes using various media. In particular, we can say that the meaning of competence lies in the ‘productivity’ of problem-solving through information as a response strategy for the future society. Another significant result was the reflection of students who had failed to develop proactively and actively in personal writing revised personal writing after the Allo-based team project. I end this article by leaving the lesson design for such learners as a follow-up task.
The Perception of the Use of the English Automatic Translation among University Students in English Conversation Classes
Authors: Lee Madison
Published: January 2023

This study aims to examine the perception of the use of English automatic translation among university students and how they perceive its effectiveness in English Conversation classes. The participants of this study are the students who took the researcher's English Conversation classes in the spring semester of 2022 at S University. After taking the English level test, 20 students from each beginner, intermediate, and advanced class were assigned to English Conversation courses according to their English level. As a result of the survey, the majority of students from each level used Papago and Google Translate to translate their writing scripts, search for words, and check for grammatical errors, and most students showed a high dependency on their automatic translation apps. Second, all three levels were aware of both the negative and positive impacts of their use of automatic translation in their writing process. Third, most students admitted that they didn’t want to overuse these applications, but rather only when necessary. This study is meaningful in that a follow-up study should be further conducted on how educators should give proper guidance to students when it comes to using automatic translation in English Conversation classes in a university setting.
A Study on the Ways to Promote Interaction Between Teachers and Learners in Content Utilization-Centered Classes －Focusing on the Remote Model of J University’s xClass
Authors: Lee Nan
Published: January 2023

Recently, after COVID-19, university distance learning has been in full swing. In addition, guidelines for systematizing distance learning management were announced along with the introduction of an accreditation system to strengthen the university's distance learning capabilities. Therefore, non-face-to-face education at universities is expected to be further strengthened. In particular, liberal arts classes centered on content utilization, unlike majors, do not have a strong desire for learning. In addition, the interaction between the instructor and the learner is not sufficient, and the interest in the liberal arts class and the quality of education can be lowered due to the difficulty of the learner's participation and management of the class on their own. As an effort to solve these problems, the xClass non-face-to-face class model was developed and liberal arts classes were operated. The xClass non-face-to-face class model is a new model for distance learning at J University based on a learning guide for the learner's leading learning and feedback and friendliness for interaction between teaching and learning in content-based classes. The detailed composition of the liberal arts xClass non-face-to-face class used in this study is as follows. 14 study guides, 1,247 minutes of video content, 540 minutes of face-to-face class, 13 quizzes, 15 worksheets, 6 bulletin boards, and 575 feedbacks. In the xClass non-face-to-face class, it was found that the learning guide was helpful to the learner by 82%, satisfaction with colloquial use was 85%, and the feedback provided by the instructor was helpful by 85%. And in the xClass non-face-to-face class, learners were satisfied with the learning guide (49%) and feedback (48%) in that order. Learners in this liberal arts class were satisfied with the learning guide (49%) and feedback (48%) in the xClass non-face-to-face class. The results of this study suggest that learning guides and feedback can be used as a strategy to increase learners' class satisfaction in future classes focused on the use of liberal arts content.
A Study on Professors' Perception on the direction for the Development of General Education
Authors: Han Songie , Park Sanghoon , Lee Jaechang
Published: January 2023

The purpose of this study was to explore the ideals, present, and the future of general education perceived the professors in A university. this study focused on drawing implications for the direction and tasks of general education by examining not only the general education viewed by professors belonging to the liberal arts but also the thoughts that professors belonging to the department. In order to do, a qualitative interview was conducted with a total of 8 faculty members. As a result of the study, interview participants agreed on the value, necessity, and importance of general education(the ideal of general education). Regarding the current status of general education, it was confirmed that professors had different perception on vision, goals, roles, operating methods, and organizational structure of general education. Lastly, for the future of general education, reevaluation, identity, and structural improvement of general education were suggested. Based on the above discussion, the direction and tasks of general education were suggested.
Assessment of Corrosion Potential Based on Water Quality Index in the Distribution Network of Urban Patna, Bihar, India
Authors: Kumar Saurabh , Singh Reena , Maurya N. S.
Published: January 2023

Corrosion in the distribution network pipe can lead to pipe failure and water quality problems. This study assesses the corrosion or scaling potential based on the Water Quality Index (WQI) of drinking water in the distribution networks of Patna, Bihar, India. The water samples were collected from 18 points of the distribution network. In situ parameters like temperature, pH, electrical conductivity, and TDS were measured. Other parameters such as Alkalinity, Total hardness, Calcium, Magnesium, Chloride, Residual chlorine, Sulfate, Nitrate, and Dissolved oxygen were examined in the laboratory. Corrosiveness indicators, such as the Langelier saturation index (LSI), Ryznar stability index (RSI), Puckorius scaling index (PSI), Larson-Skold index (Ls), and Aggressive index (AI) are being used for water sample corrosion prediction. Experimental Corrosion rate (CR) is analyzed to show the actual prediction of corrosion. WQI was calculated to observe the effect of water quality on Corrosiveness indices and CR. A general conclusion was reached that LSI concludes 66.67% corrosive, 22.22% scaling, and 11.11% neutral, RSI concludes 88.88% corrosive, 5.56% scaling, and 5.56% neutral, PSI indicates 38.88% corrosive, 5.56% scaling, and 55.56% neutral, Ls indicates 94.44% scaling, and 5.56% corrosive, AI indicates 77.78% corrosive, and only 22.22% scaling. The average Experimental Corrosion rate is found at 1.91 mils per year. In this study, a weak correlation (r = 0.35) between Corrosion rate and WQI has been observed. A weak correlation is also observed between corrosion rate and corrosiveness indices (r < 0.5). It is concluded that the Corrosiveness Indices fail to represent the actual behavior of water.
Future Predictions of Precipitation and Discharge Using CMIP5 Models in the Western Ghats Region, India
Authors: Veerabhadrannavar Shilpa A. , Venkatesh B.
Published: January 2023

Climate change is expected to exacerbate the hydrological cycle globally and have a significant impact on water resources. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Fourth Assessment Report states that observed and projected increases in both temperature and precipitation variability are the main reasons for projected climate change impacts on natural water resources. The examination of meteorological variables of the region, especially when agriculture is rainfall dependent, is very essential to formulate feasible adaptation strategies. As a result, using CORDEX-SA (Coordinated Regional Downscaling Experiment-South Asia) rainfall data (2021 to 2050), trend analysis was used to examine variations in rainfall data in the Kokkarne catchment of the Seetha river basin. Regression analysis was used to identify the season-wise rainfall trend. Annual, Summer, Monsoon, and Winter rainfall have depicted increasing trends with a rate of 2.46, 1.21, 2.77, and 0.009 mm per year respectively. The post-monsoon rainfall has projected a declining trend with a rate of -1.54 mm per year. Hence it is recommended that the designed strategies in the agricultural sector have to take the increasing, decreasing, and erratic nature of the trend of rainfall into consideration. Further considering the use of a Multi-Model Ensemble (MME) is reducing the SD and CV of rainfall data by 862 mm and 48.5% respectively. 87% of annual rainfall is contributed by monsoon season only with a Standard deviation of 424.4 mm and CV of 12%.
Study of the Effectiveness of Making a Retention Pond for Urban Flood Management: A Case Study of the Barabai River, South Kalimantan
Authors: Munfarida Nelly Ana , Rizal Nanang Saiful
Published: January 2023

The upstream of the Barabai River is experiencing land conversion from forest to agricultural and mining areas. In 2021, f loods and river overflows will inundate nearly 75% of Barabasi City. The solution given is to build a Retention Pool so that the flow of the Barabai River before entering Barabai City is diverted to the Retention Pool. By conducting hydrological and hydraulic flow analysis with the application of HEC RAS with unsteady flow conditions, the water level profile along the Barabai River can be displayed including the flow behavior in the retention pond during flooding. As a result, the retention pond is only effective at accommodating 25% of the discharge during a flood. By optimizing using the HEC RAS program, alternatives to inundation or flooding in Barabai City are obtained, namely: widening the Barabai river 2x, expanding the regulation pool to 95 ha, building a second retention pond of 40 ha, and normalizing the Barabai River that enters Barabai City.
Las condiciones de trabajo de las mujeres y de los menores mexicanos: los viajes de estudio de Marguerite Thibert (1939-1942)
Authors: Herrera León Fabián
Published: January 2023

A finales de 1939, ya iniciada la Segunda Guerra Mundial, la activista feminista francesa y funcionaria de la Oficina Internacional del Trabajo (BIT), Marguerite Thibert (1886-1982), emprendió un primer viaje de estudios por México aprovechando su participación en la Conferencia Americana del Trabajo en La Habana (noviembre de 1939). Dos años más tarde regresaría contratada por el Gobierno mexicano para realizar una investigación enfocada en el trabajo informal de menores y sus condiciones de vida. La muy especializada y poco conocida labor de Thibert permitiría a esta alta funcionaria y referente en la OIT de los derechos de las mujeres y de los menores de edad, lograr un conocimiento más acabado del proceso de institucionalización social que estaba teniendo lugar en el país a través de la nueva Secretaría del Trabajo y Previsión Social de Ignacio García Téllez, principal artífice del Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (1943). Thibert tendría la oportunidad de proponer modificaciones importantes a este proyecto antes de dejar México en 1942.
Mechanical Properties of Metal Matrix Composites: Short Review
Authors: S Rohan , Mishra Ankit Kumar
Published: January 2023

This paper provides an overview of the increasing R&D activity in metal matrix composites worldwide, with a particular focus on cast particulate metal matrix composites. Large-scale applications of cast aluminum alloy MMCs in everyday use in the transportation and consumer durables industries are expected to advance rapidly over the next decade. India has great potential for widespread application of cast composites, especially in the fields of transportation, energy and electrical machinery. Widespread use of composites can result in significant material and energy savings and, in some cases, reduced pollution. It is important to organize engineering education and short courses to make students and engineering professionals aware of his MMC. India already has an excellent infrastructure for composites development and a long track record of world-class cast metal matrix composites research. Today there is a need to catalyze prototypes and series production of selected composite components and use them in various sectors, especially in railways, cars, trucks, buses, scooters and other electrical machines. This requires a well-funded strategy to bring together the world-class foundry composites talent already present in India to form a viable development group. We will then establish a manufacturing facility that incorporates the process engineering capabilities that already exist in the country. Cast composites must be developed for use in power generation equipment, aerospace electronic packaging systems, and smart structures.
Review Study on Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Ceramic Materials for Future Aerospace Applications
Authors: S Nikkisha , S Rohan , Pattanaik Pragyan Pattanaik , Mishra Ankit Kumar , Darshini Dheva
Published: January 2023

We are investigating the usage of ceramic materials in the aerospace sector. Ceramics are being used in a restricted number of aeronautical structural applications. Ceramics brittleness, lack of malleability, and expensive cost has been key deterrents to their widespread usage. We can determine the mechanical and thermal properties of this material by studying its mechanical and thermal properties such as strength, hardness, elasticity, grip and fracture, and thermal conductivity, diffusivity, thermal expansion, coefficient of expansion, and diffusivity. Some ceramic materials offer qualities that are important in aerospace applications, as well as the benefits and drawbacks of employing ceramic in the aerospace sector.
Review Study on Mechanical Properties of Self-Healing materials
Authors: Pattanaik Pragyan , Mishra Ankit Kumar
Published: January 2023

Self-healing materials as the name suggest these materials can self-heal themselves. Self-healing materials is the need of the future. It has a most prominent and effective pplication in the field of aerospace, but it is not limited to the aerospace industry. Concrete cement being the cheapest also has the application of self-healing agents that leads to the replenishment of cracks easily so that the life span of the concrete increases furthermore. Another prominent field where self-healing materials have a wide application is ESDs electronic storage devices because of the sensitivity of ESDs. Not only restricted to ESDs it is also planned to be used in robots as the chances of wear and tear are more and is skin sensitive. Further in this review, mechanical properties such as strength, toughness, hardness, and fatigue are discussed.
Recycling of Plastic Waste Material Consumed in Automotive Industry: Short Review
Authors: Kshatriya Ashutosh Sanjay , Kshatriya Abhishek Sanjay , Gupta Rishab
Published: January 2023

Plastic waste material are major cause for pollutions, land hazardous that are been causing up from the automobile transport vehicles. Recycling these waste materials could be turning point for reducing the effects of damages causing to mankind and animals along with making the environment sustainable and diversify. In this review paper, different types of recyclable plastics are been discussed up among which few are- Polyethylene Terephthalate, High-density polyethylene, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene, Polycarbonate and Polypropylene. Different collection methods along with automotive applications are also been presented.
POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT’S CORRELATION WITH SOCIAL CONDITIONS IN PAKISTAN: A LONGITUDINAL ANALYSIS
Authors: Syed Husnain Haider  , Sajid Mehmood Shahzad
Published: January 2023

Political evolution is the ultimate objective of all political systems. Political development is the enemy of progress in several domains, as well as the syndrome of difference, equality, and mass ability creation. There is a substantial positive association between a country's national and socioeconomic circumstances and its political growth. This includes the GDP growth rate and the urbanization rate, mass mobilization and engagement, educational growth, and democratic principles. Since its birth, Pakistan has been on a path of political growth and has seen several social transformations and a modernization drive in its society. Pakistan has reached a modest rate of growth, and its society is in a transitional phase between a traditional agricultural civilization and an industrialized one. Although the development process is gradual, it is rather stable with few setbacks. The rapid expansion of information technology and increased communication platforms have ushered in new developments and modernization movements in society. In this paper, we will explore if there is any correlation between political development and social conditions in Pakistan.
SELF-PERCEPTION OF COLLEGE TEACHERS ABOUT THEIR CLASSROOM PERFORMANCE
Authors: Munir Hina , Manzoor Afaf , Mughal Muhammad Anwar , Akhtar Prof. Dr. Mumtaz
Published: January 2023

ABSTRACT
The teacher as a person who has a great influence on overall student achievement. And all these achievements of students learn and achieve in the classroom with the guidance of the teacher. This study was conducted to take the perception of the teachers regarding their classroom in terms of instructional planning, learning environment, classroom management, subject matter competencies and students’ achievement. In quantitative term, the survey method was adopted to conduct this research study. The sampling size for the study comprised of 370 teachers (per college 5 teachers) from 40% (74) colleges of the population. In order to collect data the researcher was self-developed an instrument in the form of a questionnaire. Pilot testing from 40 teachers in 20 colleges (per college 02 teachers) was carried out in order to check the reliability. The Cronbach’s Alpha was calculated in order to check the reliability of the instrument. The reliability coefficient obtained for the overall questionnaire was .82 Alpha levels. The finding of the study through the descriptive statistics on SPSS- 26, the college teachers’ perception regarding their classroom performance in terms of “instructional planning, Subject matter competencies, and Student Achievement” was found consistency in the perception of the teachers. However, the result of college teachers’ perception regarding their classroom performance in terms of “learning environment and classroom management” were found inconsistency in the perception of the teachers.
SIKLUS UMRAN /PERADABAN
Authors: Apriliza Yafika
Published: January 2023

Abstrak

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah menganalisis karya Ibnu Khaldun pemikirannya tentang epistemologi terkait perkembangan peradaban manusia. Adapun metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah library research, mengkaji pemikiran ibnu Khaldun tentang perkembangan peradaban manusia yang membandingkannya dengan sumber lain terkait pembahasan yang sama. Kemudian dianalisis untuk memperoleh sebuah kesimpulan tentang epistemologi peradaban manusia. Dari kajian ini dapat diketahui bahwa pada prinsipnya peradaban manusia menurut Ibnu Khaldun adalah realisasi asabiah untuk menciptakan pembangunan manusia dan kelembagaan. Kemakmuran peradaban tersebut mesti memenuhi tiga kriteria Pertama, masyarakat beragama dan berakhlak mulia. Kedua, masyarakat yang bekerjasama dan bersatu padu. Ketiga, pemerintahan yang adil dan saksama.

Kata kunci: Ibnu Khaldun, Asabiah, peradaban.

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to analyze the work of Ibn Khaldun, his thoughts on epistemology related to the development of human civilization. The method used in this study is library research, which examines Ibn Khaldun's thoughts on the development of human civilization by comparing them with other sources related to the same discussion. Then it is analyzed to obtain a conclusion about the epistemology of human civilization. From this study it can be seen that in principle human civilization according to Ibn Khaldun is the realization of asabiah to create human and institutional development. The prosperity of this civilization must meet three criteria. First, a religious community and noble character. Second, people who work together and unite. Third, just and thorough government.

Keywords: Ibnu Khaldun, Asabiah, civilization.
Burnout Pada Guru Sekolah Dasar Fullday : Menguji Peranan Kecerdasan Emosional dan Dukungan Sosial
Authors: Harnany Lufiana , Putra Firman Widya
Published: January 2023

Burnout adalah kelelahan emosi yang seringkali dialami oleh individu yang bekerja di bidang pelayanan seperti kesehatan, pendidikan, dan pelayanan sosial. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui apakah ada pengaruh kecerdasan emosional dan dukungan sosial terhadap burnout pada guru sekolah dasar yang menerapkan fullday school. Rancangan penelitian kuantitatif korelasional ini melibatkan 87 guru sekolah dasar fullday yang diambil melalui  teknik quota sampling. Ada tiga instrumen yang digunakan yaitu maslach burnout intentory (MBI), emotional intelligence questionnarire (EI), dan multidimensional scale of perceived social support (MSPSS). Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa ada pengaruh kecerdasan emosional dan dukungan sosial terhadap burnout. Selanjutnya, kajian kualitatif akan dapat menggali lebih dalam apa saja bentuk dukungan sosial yang dimiliki para guru dan upaya yang dilakukan dalam mengasah kecerdasan emosi mereka.
STRATEGI PROMOSI PROGRAM STUDI KOMUNIKASI DAN PENYIARAN ISLAM STAIN MAJENE (Word of Mouth Communication)
Authors: Fathiyah  , Jumriani  , Suherianto
Published: January 2023

Persaingan lembaga pendidikan tinggi adalah hal yang tidak bisa dihindari. Ibarat sebuah produk maka kampus pun harus menetapkan strategi yang matang dalam mempromosikan keberadaaanya kepada masyarakat luas. Salah satu bentuk strategi untuk membangun citra yang positif melalui strategi word of mouth (WOM). Tulisan ini memaparkan bentuk-bentuk kegiatan word of mouth yang dilakukan oleh Program Studi Komunikasi dan Penyiaran Islam (KPI) STAIN Majene. Kegiatan Promosi yang dilakukan melalui word of mouth dianggap efektif dalam membentuk persepsi positif dan membangun kepercayaan publik. Hal ini dikarenakan komunikator dianggap memberikan informasi yang benar dan apa adanya serta mampu mempengaruhi caln mahasiswa sebagai komunikator.
PERBANDINGAN MAHASISWA ORGANISATORIS DAN AKADEMIS DALAM AKTIFITAS AKADEMIK PADA PRODI KOMUNIKASI DAN PENYIARAN ISLAM ANGKATAN 2019 DI IAIN PAREPARE
Authors: Lisanti  , Murnawati  , Surianti  , Irwandi  , Dian Fitriana  , Mifdah Hilmiyah
Published: January 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui berapa persen perbandingan faktor eksternal dan internal antara mahasiswa organisatoris dengan mahasiswa akademis dalam efektifitas akademik pada program studi Komunikasi dan Penyiaran Islam angkatan 2019 di IAIN Parepare. Penelitian ini menggunakan desain penelitian pendekatan kuantitatif dengan metode komparatif. Adapun teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah Kuisioner atau angket yang disebarkan kepada total keseluruhan mahasiswa jurusan Komunikasi dan Penyiaran Islam angkatan 2019, yakni sebanyak 59 orang yang terdiri dari dua variabel, yakni variabel X adalah mahasiswa organisatoris dalam aktifitas akademik dan variabel Y adalah mahasiswa akademis dalam aktifitas akademik. Pendataan mahasiswa organisatoris sebanyak 17 orang, sedangkan pada mahasiswa akademis data yang didapatkan sebanyak 42 orang. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa tidak terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan antara mahasiswa organisatoris dan mahasiswa akademis dalam menjalani aktifitas akademik di kampus. Hal tersebut dapat dilihat dari hasil kuesioner antara kedua variabel yang masuk dalam kategori tinggi mengenai pengetahuan mahasiswa baik dari faktor internal maupun eksternal di kampus.
Change Management and Employees' Satisfaction in the Nigerian Banking Sector
Authors: Oladimeji Sanjo Moruff , Hassan Banjo Ally , Eze Uchenna Benneth
Published: January 2023

Change management is fast becoming a key strategy for driving business expansion, especially in the financial sector; hence, its importance for banks in Nigeria cannot be overemphasized. This study examines the effect of change management on employees' satisfaction in Nigerian banking sector. The study recognized and employed two components of change management as used by various scholars and these two components are; change implementation and change communication.The study employed survey research design, by administering structured questionnaire on members of staff of some selected banks.Three hypotheses were formulated and the ordinary least square was employed in estimating the regression models with the aid of SPSS version 23. The findings revealed that change implementation and change communication both have positive and significant effect on employees' satisfaction in the banks. The combine effect of change management elements (change implementation and change communication) equally revealed a positive and significant effect on employees' satisfaction. The study further revealed that change management elements have a combined adjusted coefficient of 2 determination (adjusted R ) of 0.476, which suggest that 47.6% variation in employees' satisfaction is accounted for by the combined change management elements. The empirical findings of this study provide evidence that change management plays an important role in bank's employees' satisfaction in Nigeria. Therefore, it can be concluded that change management elements (change implementation and change communication) both have individual and combined positive and significant effect on employees' satisfaction in the selected banks.
Homework: Exploring Teachers’ Beliefs and Practices in Primary Schools of Southern Punjab
Authors: Hussain Bashir , Zulfqar Asia , Hassan Zareen
Published: January 2023

Assigning homework to students is generally seen as a worthwhile strategy to engage them with learning and consequently it is practiced in many schools. Although it is perceived to have both positive and negative effects on students, it is the nature and focus of homework tasks that actually decides its effectiveness for students’ learning. The focus of homework tasks may be on practice, preparation and on extensive-creative tasks, from practice to application. Despite the significant role of homework in students’ learning, this area has not much been explored in schools of Southern Punjab, Pakistan. The main purpose of this research study is, therefore, to explore teachers’ beliefs and practices about homework in primary schools of southern Punjab, Pakistan. Alignment with purpose of study, this research adopted qualitative research approach. All public sector primary schools’ teachers in schools of two Tehsils of Multan, namely, Multan City and Multan Saddar were selected as a population. Of these, 125 teachers from 25 primary schools were purposefully selected. Two research tools were used for collection of data. First, 125 teachers were approached to seek responses on a set of five open-ended questions. Second, semi-structured interviews were conducted from 25 teachers, one each from 25 schools. For analysis of data, both thematic analysis and content analysis were used. This study found that while assigning homework to students, teachers are less about the purpose. It was further found teachers believe that the focus of homework in primary schools of Punjab is practice-based, mostly on practice of content as taught in class. A very little focus was, however, observed on preparation- and extensive-creative-based nature of the homework.
Is International Humanitarian Law easy to be Implemented? A Concrete Debate on the Domestic Application of IHL in the context of Pakistan
Authors: Ghouri Zafar , Khan Rana
Published: January 2023

Humanity principle are the core values of International Humanitarian Law. The codified law greatly expresses meaningful protection for the rights of women and children who suffer war hostilities, armed conflicts or other disaster. These groups according to definition of IHL and Municipal laws appear to be vulnerable.  Indeed, there in no denying fact that during such crisis they become the subject of society due to vulnerability. Although in this regard Pakistan’s statutory laws have consolidated with IHL and Refugee Law and the central corpus of the laws have also reflected on 1973 constitution. However, the applicability seems to be difficult due to various challenges. The present article in this context aims to provide a critical evaluation of IHL under Asian values. Also, with the concrete debate, the article attempts to view the generalizability of IHL in the light of current scenarios.
Reperfusion Strategy and Mortality in ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction among Patients with and without Impaired Renal Function
Authors: Chan Mark Y , Becker Richard C , Sim Ling-Ling , Tan Virlynn , Lee Chi-Hang , Low Adrian F H , Teo Swee-Guan , Ng Kheng-Siang , Tan Huay-Cheem , Yeo Tiong-Cheng
Published: January 2023

Introduction: Several randomised controlled trials have demonstrated better outcomes with primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) over fibrinolytic therapy in the treatment of patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and normal renal function. Whether this benefit extends to patients with impaired renal function is uncertain. Materials and Methods: We studied 1672 patients with STEMI within 12 hours of symptom onset who were admitted to 2 major public hospitals in Singapore from 2000 to 2002. All patients received either upfront fibrinolytic or PCI as determined by the attending cardiologist. Serum creatinine was measured on admission and the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) was determined using the Modification of Diet in Renal Disease equation. The impact of reperfusion strategy on 30-ay mortality was then determined for patients with GFR ≥60 mL min-¹ 1.73 m-² and GFR <60 mL min-¹ 1.73 m-². Results: The mean age was 56 ± 12 years (85% male) and mean GFR was 81 ± 30 mL min-¹ 1.73 m-². Unadjusted 30-day mortality rates for fibrinolytic-treated vs primary PCI-treated patients were 29.4% vs 17.9%, P <0.05, in the impaired renal function group and 5.4% vs 3.1%, P <0.05, in the normal renal function group. After adjusting for covariates, primary PCI was associated with a significantly lower mortality in the normal renal function group [odds ratio (OR), 0.41; 95% confidence interval (CI), 0.19-0.89] but not in the impaired renal function group [OR, 0.70; 95% CI, 0.31-1.60]. Conclusions: Primary PCI was associated with improved 30-day survival among patients with normal renal function but not among those with impaired renal function. Randomised trials are needed to study the relative efficacy of both reperfusion strategies in patients with impaired renal function.

Key words: Acute coronary syndrome, Fibrinolysis, Kidney disease, Primary angioplasty
Panic Attack and its Correlation with Acute Coronary Syndrome – More Than Just a Diagnosis of Exclusion
Authors: Soh Keng Chuan , Lee Cheng
Published: January 2023

The panic attack is able to mimic the clinical presentation of an acute coronary syndrome (ACS), to the point of being clinically indistinguishable without appropriate investigations. However, the literature actually demonstrates that the 2 conditions are more related than just being differential diagnoses. Through a review of the literature involving epidemiological studies, randomised controlled trials, systematic reviews and meta-analyses found on a Medline search, the relation between panic disorder and ACS is explored in greater depth. Panic disorder, a psychiatric condition with recurrent panic attacks, has been found to be an independent risk factor for subsequent coronary events. This has prognostic bearing and higher mortality rates. Through activation of the sympathetic system by differing upstream mechanisms, the 2 conditions have similar presentations. Another psychiatric differential diagnosis would be that of akathisia, as an adverse effect to antidepressant medications. An overview on the investigations, diagnostic process, treatment modalities and prognoses of the two conditions is presented. Panic disorders remain under-diagnosed, but various interviews are shown to allow physicians without psychiatric training to accurately pick up the condition. Comprehensive multidisciplinary approaches are needed to help patients with both coronary heart disease and anxiety disorder.

Key words: Angina, Myocardial infarction, Panic disorder
Risk Assessment Models in Acute Coronary Syndromes and Their Applicability in Singapore
Authors: Chin Chee Tang , Chua Terrance SJ , Lim Soo Teik
Published: January 2023

Risk prediction models are critical in managing patients with acute coronary syndromes (ACS) as they identify high-risk patients who benefit the most from targeted care. We discuss the process of developing and validating a risk prediction model as well as highlight the more commonly used models in clinical practice currently. Finally we conclude by outlining the importance of creating a risk prediction model based on a Singapore population of ACS patients so as to further improve patient, hospital and research outcomes.

Key words: Acute coronary syndrome, Outcomes, Risk prediction model
Outbreak of Pandemic Influenza A (H1N1-2009) in Singapore, May to September 2009
Authors: Cutter Jeffery L , Ang Li Wei , Lai Florence YL , Subramony Hariharan , Ma Stefan , James Lyn
Published: January 2023

Introduction: The first case of pandemic influenza A(H1N1) was detected in Singapore on 26 May 2009, 1 month after the first cases of novel influenza A(H1N1) was reported in California and Texas in the United States. The World Health Organization declared the first influenza pandemic of the 21st century on 11 June 2009. Materials and Methods: Confirmed cases notified to the Ministry of Health between 27 May and 9 July 2009 were analysed. Various indicators of influenza activity were monitored throughout the study period. Estimates of the number of cases of H1N1-2009 were made using the number of polyclinic attendances for acute respiratory infection and influenza-like illness and the weekly prevalence of H1N1-2009. Results: Cases in Singapore affected mainly young adults, youths and children. By the end of September 2009, it was estimated that at least 270,000 persons had been infected by pandemic influenza A (H1N1) in Singapore. The peak number of cases occurred during E-week 30 (26 July-1 August) when an estimated 45,000 cases were seen in polyclinics and GP clinics. The hospitalisation, severe illness and mortality rates were estimated at 6 per 1000 cases, 0.3 per 1000 cases and 6.7 per 100,000 cases, respectively. The most common risk factors among hospitalised adult cases were asthma and diabetes. For hospitalised children, the most common risk factors were being under 5 years of age and asthma. The most common risk factors among persons with severe illness were diabetes in adults and epilepsy and being under 5 years of age in children. About half of cases with severe illness required mechanical ventilation. In addition, one-fifth of cases with severe illness had acute respiratory distress syndrome. Conclusions: The first wave of the influenza pandemic lasted about 10 weeks. Morbidity and mortality resulting from pandemic influenza were low.

Key words: Comorbidity, Epidemiology, Hospitalisation, Risk factors
2009 Pandemic Influenza H1N1: Paediatric Perspectives
Authors: Lee Hao Yuan , Wu Chang Teng , Lin Tzou Yien , Chiu Cheng Hsun
Published: January 2023

Children, especially those younger than 5 years of age and those with chronic medical conditions, such as respiratory diseases, neurological diseases, immunosuppression, receiving long-term aspirin therapy, obesity or co-infection with bacteria, are at an increased risk of pandemic H1N1 infection-related complications. This paper reviews the underlying medical conditions associated with death or complications of pandemic H1N1 infection in children.

Key words: Complication, Children, Risk factor, 2009 pandemic influenza H1N1
Exploring Organisational Culture and Challenges towards Integration of Technology: The Perspectives of Policymakers in COVID Era
Authors:   Snr. Lecturer, Ghana Institute of Journalism, P. O. Box GP 667, Accra, 32 Gamel Abdul Nasser Rr. Osu, Accra, Ghana., Gyau Yaw Odame , Gyan Ernest Kwabena ,   Snr. Lecturer, Accra Institute of Technology, Caprice, Accra.
Published: January 2023

Although the phenomenon of technology is gradually being integrated into tertiary education in Ghana, challenges impeding effective integration are endemic in an environment where organizational culture is determinant. Challenges include lack of devices and cost involved, network and data bundle and incessant power supply. Organisational culture and mind-set of the key actors towards integration of technology, is an imminent challenge. From the Interpretivist paradigm, this is an exploratory study of the perspectives of Policy-makers towards the organisational culture and challenges of integration. Qualitative method through in-depth interviews was adopted in six (6) accredited public universities. The study found that, generally there is a culture of support for integration of technology and Lack of devices and costs involved were the biggest challenge to both lecturers and students. Network and Connectivity is the most wide-spread institutional mechanism that has been put in place in the public universities.