bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Fundamental Frequency Extraction by Utilizing Accumulated Power Spectrum based Weighted Autocorrelation Function in Noisy Speech
Authors:   Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Bangladesh Army International University of Science and Technology (BAIUST), Cumilla, Bangladesh, Parvin Nargis , Rahman Moinur , Ananna Irana Tabassum , Rahman Md. Saifur
Published: June 2024

This research suggests an efficient idea that is better suited for speech processing applications for retrieving the accurate pitch from speech signal in noisy conditions. For this objective, we present a fundamental frequency extraction algorithm and that is tolerant to the non-stationary changes of the amplitude and frequency of the input signal. Moreover, we use an accumulated power spectrum instead of power spectrum, which uses the shorter sub-frames of the input signal to reduce the noise characteristics of the speech signals. To increase the accuracy of the fundamental frequency extraction we have concentrated on maintaining the speech harmonics in their original state and suppressing the noise elements involved in the noisy speech signal. The two stages that make up the suggested fundamental frequency extraction approach are producing the accumulated power spectrum of the speech signal and weighting it with the average magnitude difference function. As per the experiment results, the proposed technique appears to be better in noisy situations than other existing state-of-the-art methods such as Weighted Autocorrelation Function (WAF), PEFAC, and BaNa.
Advanced Deep Learning Models for Accurate Retinal Disease State Detection
Authors:   Islamic Azad University, South Tehran Branch, Tehran, Iran, Abbasi Hossein. , Alshaeeb Ahmed. , Orouskhani Yasin. , Rahimi Behrouz. , Shomalzadeh Mostafa.
Published: June 2024

Retinal diseases are a significant challenge in the realm of medical diagnosis, with potential complications to vision and overall ocular health. This research endeavors to address the challenge of automating the detection of retinal disease states using advanced deep learning models, including VGG-19, ResNet-50, InceptionV3, and EfficientNetV2. Each model leverages transfer learning, drawing insights from a substantial dataset comprising optical coherence tomography (OCT) images and subsequently classifying images into four distinct retinal conditions: choroidal neovascularization, drusen, diabetic macular edema and a healthy state. The training dataset, sourced from repositories that are available to the public including OCT retinal images, spanning all four disease categories. Our findings reveal that among the models tested, EfficientNetV2 demonstrates superior performance, with a remarkable classification accuracy of 98.92%, precision of 99.6%, and a recall of 99.4%, surpassing the performance of the other models.
Python Data Analysis and Visualization in Java GUI Applications Through TCP Socket Programming
Authors:   Department of IT, College of Computing and Information Sciences, University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Shinas campus, Oman, V. Bala Dhandayuthapani
Published: June 2024

Python is popular in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) due to its versatility, adaptability, rich libraries, and active community. The existing Python interoperability in Java was investigated using socket programming on a non-graphical user interface (GUI). Python's data analysis library modules such as numpy, pandas, and scipy, together with visualization library modules such as Matplotlib and Seaborn, and Scikit-learn for machine-learning, aim to integrate into Java graphical user interface (GUI) applications such as Java applets, Java Swing, and Java FX. The substantial method used in the integration process is TCP socket programming, which makes instruction and data transfers to provide interoperability between Python and Java GUIs. This empirical research integrates Python data analysis and visualization graphs into Java applications and does not require any additional libraries or third-party libraries. The experimentation confirmed the advantages and challenges of this integration with a concrete solution. The intended audience for this research extends to software developers, data analysts, and scientists, recognizing Python's broad applicability to artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). The integration of data analysis and visualization and machine-learning functionalities within the Java GUI. It emphasizes the self-sufficiency of the integration process and suggests future research directions, including comparative analysis with Java's native capabilities, interactive data visualization using libraries like Altair, Bokeh, Plotly, and Pygal, performance and security considerations, and no-code and low-code implementations.
Program Pelatihan Desain Grafis Dan Branding Kreatif Untuk Meningkatkan Citra Bisnis Pada Umkm Sekar Handycraft Medan Tuntungan
Authors: Fadlina Fadlina , Ulfa Kurnia
Published: June 2024

Community service program is an important thing in Higher Education which aims to implement knowledge for the community. In this case, Budidarma University is working with FKPT (Private Higher Education Cooperation Forum in North Sumatra to try to apply existing knowledge through the PKM program by holding Graphic Design Training for MSMEs. MSMEs apart from playing a role in development and economic growth, they also have a significant contribution This training program focuses on aspects of graphic design and creative branding to help improve the business image of Sekar Handicraft Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Medan Tuntungan.
The research method used is to analyze the needs of Sekar Handycraft by identifying the challenges faced by Sekar Handycraft SMEs related to graphic design and branding. Furthermore, designing creative branding training programs that suit your needs with graphic design, use of design software, logo development and branding strategies. Furthermore, it provides an in-depth understanding of how good design and strong branding can enhance the MSME business image. Furthermore, an evaluation was carried out to measure the impact on Sekar Handycraft MSMEs. includes improving product design, business image and increasing sales. The results of the evaluation show that this training program has succeeded in improving the business image of the Sekar Handycraft MSMEs.
Thus, this training program not only benefits Sekar Handycraft MSMEs, but also contributes positively to the development of MSMEs in Medan Tuntungan as a whole and is a step in supporting local economic growth and improving the quality of MSME products in this area.
Strategi Modernisasi Pemasaran UP2K Memalui Digital Marketing Di Desa Bangun Seranten Kecamatan Muara Tabir Kabupaten Tebo
Authors: Alam Sandi , Zulkifli Zulkifli , Syahwami Syahwami , Albadry Syah Amin , Nasir Muhammad , Burhanuddin Burhanuddin , Darmawan Darmawan , Hasdani Hasdani
Published: June 2024

UP2K Product Marketing Strategy through the Implementation of Digital Marketing aims to help and determine the impact of digital marketing on UP2K product sales, by comparing UP2K which uses digital media as a means of promotion and product sales. with UP2K who have not used digital media as marketing, and to find out how to implement digital marketing. Marketing efforts to UP2K in Bangun Seranten Village, Muara Tabir District, Tebo Regency to increase sales volume and also increase profits for UP2K entrepreneurs.
Shalu Lotsawa, Situ Paṇchen and Daṇḍin’s Kāvyādarśa
Authors: W.J. van der Kuijp Leonard , Yilan Chen
Published: June 2024

This essay examines in some detail the contributions Shalu Lotsāwa (zhwa lu lo tsā ba, 1441–1528) and Situ Paṇchen (si tu paṇ chen, 1699–1774) made to the study of Daṇḍin’s seventh-century Kāvyādarśa or, in Tibetan, the Nyenngak Melong (snyan ngag me long). Both men prepared bilingual Sanskrit-Tibetan editions of the text, albeit without any critical apparatus that would have otherwise provided us with an insight into how they arrived at their readings of the text. In fact, they often came up with different interpretations. Of course, both worked with the earlier translations of the text that had their beginning in the thirteenth century. Pang Lotsāwa (dpang lo tsā ba, 1276–1342) was the first scholar to use a manuscript of the Sanskrit commentary of Ratnaśrījñāna (late 10th c.) for his own Nyenngak Melong commentary and perhaps also for the text of the Tibetan translation that he seems to have prepared. While it appears that Shalu Lotsāwa had access to a manuscript of this Sanskrit commentary, Situ Paṇchen made ample use of one in his edition and when he instructed his disciple, the Fourth Khamtrul (khams sprul, 1730–1779), in Daṇḍin’s work, which led to the Fourth Khamtrul’s deep study of the Nyenngak Melong. The essay also attempts to provide a context for their work by using the most relevant biographies and diaries.
དཔྱད་རྩོམ་འདིར་ཞ་ལུ་ལོ་ཙྭ་བ་(༡༤༤༡-༡༥༢༨)དང་སི་ཏུ་པཎ་ཆེན་(༡༦༩༩-༡༧༧༤)གཉིས་ཀྱིས་དཎྜིའི་(དུས་རབས་བདུན་པ།)ཀཱ་བྱཱ་དརྴ་འམ་བོད་སྐད་དུ་སྙན་ངག་མེ་ལོང་སྒྱུར་འགྲེལ་གནང་བའི་མཛད་རྗེས་ཁག་ཅུང་ཞིབ་མོར་གླེང་ཡོད། ཁོང་གཉིས་ཀས་གཞུང་དེ་ཡི་ལེགས་སྦྱར་དང་བོད་ཡིག་ཤན་སྦྱར་གྱི་གཞུང་མཛད་ཡོད་ནའང་། ང་ཚོར་ཁོང་རྣམ་པས་གཞུང་དེར་སྦྱངས་པ་ཇི་ལྟར་མཛད་མིན་ཤེས་རྟོགས་བྱེད་པའི་དཔྱད་གཞི་གང་ཡང་བཀོད་མེད། དོན་དངོས་ཐོག་ཁོང་གཉིས་ཀས་སྐབས་མང་པོར་འགྲེལ་བ་མི་འདྲ་བ་མཛད་ཡོད་ལ། ཁོང་གཉིས་ཀས་དུས་རབས་བཅུ་གསུམ་པ་ནས་འགོ་བརྩམས་པའི་གཞུང་དེའི་འགྱུར་སྔ་མ་དག་མཇལ་ཡོད་པའང་སྨོས་མེད་ཡིན། དཔང་ལོ་ཙཱ་བ་(༡༢༧༦-༡༣༤༢)ནི་རིན་ཆེན་དཔལ་འབྱུང་གནས་(དུས་རབས་བཅུ་པའི་མཇུག)ཀྱི་རྒྱ་འགྲེལ་གྱི་དཔེ་ཆ་དེ་ཁོང་རང་གི་སྙན་ངག་མེ་ལོང་གི་འགྲེལ་བར་བེད་སྤྱོད་གནང་མཁན་གྱི་མཁས་པ་ཐོག་མ་དང་། ཕལ་ཆེར་ཁོང་གིས་མཛད་པའི་བོད་འགྱུར་ལའང་ཡོད་སྲིད། ཞ་ལུ་ལོ་ཙཱ་བས་རྒྱ་འགྲེལ་འདིའི་དཔེ་ཆ་མཇལ་བར་མཐོང་ཞིང་། སི་ཏུ་པཎ་ཆེན་གྱིས་ཁོང་གི་ཕྱག་དཔེ་དང་། ཁོང་གི་སློབ་མ་ཁམས་སྤྲུལ་སྐུ་ཕྲེང་བཞི་པར་(༡༧༣༠-༡༧༧༩)དཎྜིའི་གཞུང་ཁྲིད་གནང་པའི་སྐབས་བཅས་སུ་བཀོལ་སྤྱོད་རྒྱ་ཆེར་གནང་ཞིང་། འདི་ཁམས་སྤྲུལ་སྐུ་ཕྲེང་བཞི་པས་སྙན་ངག་མེ་ལོང་མར་སློབ་སྦྱོང་གཏིང་ཟབ་བྱེད་རྐྱེན་དུའང་གྱུར། དཔྱད་རྩོམ་འདིར་ད་དུང་ཁོང་ཅག་གི་འབྲེལ་ཡོད་རྣམ་ཐར་དང་ཉིན་ཐོ་དག་ལ་བརྟེན་ནས་བརྩམས་ཆོས་དག་གི་འབྲེལ་ཡོད་སྐབས་དོན་འདོན་སྤྲོད་བགྱི་ཐབས་བྱས་ཡོད།།
All the Wealth of Poets
Authors: Pitkin Annabella
Published: June 2024

This essay examines the 356 verses on bodhicitta composed by Khunu Lama Tenzin Gyaltsen (khu nu bla ma bstan 'dzin rgyal mtshan,1895-1977) in 1959 and subsequently published as Jewel Lamp: In Praise of Bodhicitta (byang chub sems kyi bstod pa rin chen sgron ma) in 1966. Offering a handful of experimental translations of selected verses, this essay reflects on the Jewel Lamp both from a literary perspective and as a site for thinking about bodhicitta in a twentieth century context. I consider how the Jewel Lamp’s meditations on bodhicitta are informed by Khunu Lama’s knowledge of Tibetan and Sanskrit poetics and literary theory, as well as by his lifelong practice of renunciation. I argue that Khunu Lama depicts poetry and Buddhist practice as involving parallel processes of self-cultivation and transformation.
དཔྱད་རྩོམ་འདིར་ཁུ་ནུ་བླ་མ་བསྟན་འཛིན་རྒྱལ་མཚན་(༡༨༩༥-༡༩༧༧)གྱིས་སྤྱི་ལོ་༡༩༥༩ལོར་མཛད་ཅིང་། ཕྱིས་སུ་སྤྱི་ལོ་༡༩༦༦ལོར་བྱང་ཆུབ་སེམས་ཀྱི་བསྟོད་པ་རིན་ཆེན་སྒྲོན་མ་ཞེས་པར་སྐྲུན་བྱས་པའི་བྱང་སེམས་སྐོར་གྱི་ཤོ་ལོ་ཀ་སུམ་བརྒྱ་ང་དྲུག་གི་བདག་ཉིད་ཅན་དེར་དཔྱད་བརྗོད་བྱས་ཡོད། ཚིག་བཅད་རེ་འགའ་ཚོད་ལྟའི་ཚུལ་དུ་བདམས་བསྒྱུར་བྱས་པ་དང་དུས་མཚུངས་སུ། རྩོམ་ཡིག་འདིར་རིན་ཆེན་སྒྲོལ་མར་རྩོམ་རིག་གི་ལྟ་སྟངས་དང་དུས་རབས་ཉི་ཤུའི་སྐབས་མཚམས་ཀྱི་བྱང་སེམས་སྐོར་གྱི་བསམ་བློའི་གནས་བབ་གཉིས་ཐད་ནས་རྟོག་ཞིབ་དང་། རིན་ཆེན་སྒྲོལ་མའི་བྱང་སེམས་སྒོམ་རིམ་ལ་ཁུ་ནུ་བླ་མའི་བོད་དང་ལེགས་སྦྱར་གྱི་སྙན་ངག་དང་རྩོམ་གཞུང་སྐོར་གྱི་མཁྱེན་པ། དེ་བཞིན་ཁོང་གི་སྐུ་ཚེའི་ཧྲིལ་བོའི་བྱ་བྲལ་ཉམས་ལེན་བཅས་ཀྱིས་ཤུགས་རྐྱེན་ཇི་ལྟར་འཐེབས་པ་ངོས་འཛིན་བྱས་ཏེ། ཁོང་གིས་སྙན་ངག་དང་ཆོས་ཉམས་ལེན་གཉིས་ཀ་རང་ཉིད་ཀྱི་ནང་སེམས་ཡར་རྒྱས་དང་བཅོས་བསྒྱུར་ལ་གཅིག་མཚུངས་ཀྱི་ལམ་རིམ་ཞིག་ཏུ་ཐུགས་གཞིགས་མཛད་ཡོད་པ་ཁུངས་སྐྱེལ་བྱས་ཡོད།།
Risk Does Not Make a Mother "Dead Enough" To Directly Abort Her Child
Authors: Maertens-Pizzo Colten P. ,   The National Catholic Bioethics Center
Published: June 2024

In the highly politicized world of maternal-fetal health care, the lines between risks associated with pregnancy and the presence of active pathologies caused or exacerbated by pregnancy are blurred in the name of reproductive freedom. Rather than treat these risks as something to be aware of during pregnancy, the pro-abortion lobby treats them as reasons to terminate pregnancy regardless how realistic they are. In this article, the author pushes back against the movement to treat potential risks, no matter how remote, as immediate dangers.
Práticas docentes alfabetizadoras no Ensino Fundamental I
Authors: Costa Maria da Conceição , Pereira da Silva Isabel Haialy , Bezerra da Silva Maria Aurilene
Published: June 2024

Este trabalho apresenta um mapeamento de pesquisas desenvolvidas no Brasil, no período de 2018-2021, no que se refere a práticas docentes alfabetizadoras no Fundamental I, de modo a apontar reflexões acerca das estratégias de ensino nessa etapa escolar. Trata-se de um estudo de abordagem qualitativa, organizado a partir de revisão bibliográfica, com aporte teórico centrado no campo das práticas de ensino e da alfabetização. Para a construção dos dados que constituem o corpus do estudo, utilizou-se o Catálogo de Teses e Dissertações da CAPES, a Biblioteca Digital Brasileira de Teses e Dissertações-BDTD, o Portal de Periódico da CAPES e o Scientific Eletronic Library Online-SciELO, através do levantamento de artigos, teses e dissertações.
Teletrabalho na Educação Infantil
Authors: Andrade Cristiano , Benincasa Miria
Published: June 2024

Este estudo teve por objetivo analisar a inserção de profissionais da educação infantil no teletrabalho, bem como compreender potências e limites experimentados em tempo de pandemia da Covid-19. Teve como método a pesquisa qualitativa do tipo estudo de caso, com recorte transversal. Participaram da pesquisa 30 mulheres vinculadas a secretaria de Educação de um município no sul de Minas Gerais. Como técnica, foi utilizada entrevista semiestruturada, cujos dados foram analisados na perspectiva da Psicologia Social do Trabalho. Como resultados, compreende-se que ao receberem a notícia de que seriam tele-educadoras, inicialmente experimentaram medo. No sentido potente, apresentam a ressignificação do trabalho e as vivências de sororidade junto as colegas. Identificou-se limites, pois não foram treinadas para cumprirem tal papel, tendo de aprender fazendo no cotidiano.
produtivismo na produção acadêmica nos periódicos das ciências humanas e sociais
Authors: Gravina Marques Julio , Moura Diego Luz , Gonçalves Soares Antonio Jorge
Published: June 2024

O objetivo deste artigo foi analisar a produção acadêmica sobre produtividade e produtivismo no debate acadêmico. Foi realizada uma revisão bibliográfica de artigos publicados entre 2010 e 2019, resultando em 22 artigos agrupados em 5 categorias. Observou-se que a noção de produtivismo carece de definições e precisões, dificultando a análise de seus efeitos e impactos nas ciências sociais e humanas. Os artigos enfatizam que os critérios avaliativos da academia promovem uma cultura que valoriza a quantidade em detrimento da qualidade, afetando a saúde dos docentes e incentivando comportamentos antiéticos. O conceito de produtivismo revela-se complexo e não contribui significativamente para a compreensão das dificuldades da produção científica nas ciências sociais e humanas no Brasil.
Editorial
Authors: Santoro Franco Maria Amélia do Rosário
Published: June 2024

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Estudantes de Ensino Médio
Authors: Machado Laeda Bezerra
Published: June 2024

Este artigo tem como objetivo identificar sentidos nas representações sociais e perspectivas de estudantes para com a escola de Ensino Médio. Desenvolvemos um estudo de campo com 46 estudantes matriculados em escolas de Ensino Médio situadas em Recife. Utilizamos a entrevista semiestruturada, analisada por meio da técnica de Análise de Conteúdo. Os resultados sugerem que, nas representações sociais dos participantes, as escolas são de boa qualidade, principalmente pelo ensino que oferecem e pelos professores. Há restrições no que se refere à atuação da gestão e infraestrutura escolar. As representações sociais do novo Ensino Médio focalizam os aspectos exigência, sobrecarga e possíveis melhorias. No que diz respeito ao futuro, a maioria pretende ingressar na Educação Superior. Os resultados confirmam que a escola deve estar atenta às necessidades e expectativas dos estudantes, ser acolhedora e garantir aprendizagem. Sinalizam, ainda, que o poder público deve priorizar a educação da juventude com políticas inclusivas e de qualidade.
fruição de crianças cegas com protótipos de jogos grafo-táteis
Authors: Freitas Oliveira Prado Waléria , Salles da Silva Ana Paula
Published: June 2024

O presente artigo tem como objetivo analisar a possibilidade de fruição de crianças cegas com protótipos de jogos grafo-táteis. A coleta de dados da pesquisa se deu por meio de entrevistas com 5 professores especialistas no atendimento de pessoas com deficiência visual; uma professora de apoio ligada à Educação Infantil; 3 crianças cegas; 4 crianças não cegas; e 3 mães responsáveis pelas crianças cegas, bem como pelas crianças não cegas que participaram da pesquisa. Os dados demonstram a importância da referência tátil para a fruição de jogos que fazem parte da cultura infantil e que as dificuldades estavam associadas a limitações próprias dos protótipos elaborados para a pesquisa, sendo estas dificuldades revistas para versão final do design dos jogos grafo-táteis.
Peran Kegiatan Ekstrakurikuler Pramuka dalam Membentuk Karakter Disiplin Siswa di Pondok Pesantren Modern Diniyah Pasia
Authors: Ramadhan Muhammad Lutfi , Ikhlas Al
Published: June 2024

At the beginning of the new school year at the Modern Diniyah Pasia Islamic Boarding School, most students do not yet have a good discipline character. Such as violations in the form of students being late to school, not wearing attributes according to the provisions and so on. The efforts made by the school are to require extracurricular scouting activities for students. Because extracurricular scouting activities can shape students' character. The purpose of this study is to determine the process of forming students' disciplined character through scouting activities at the Modern Diniyah Pasia Islamic Boarding School. The method used in this study is a qualitative method with a descriptive approach, the object of this study is the scout members of the Mopdern Diniyah Pasia Islamic Boarding School. The data in this study were obtained from observation, interviews and documentation. In analyzing the data, the author used source triangulation. The results of this study indicate that the process of forming students' disciplined character at the Modern Diniyah Pasia Islamic Boarding School is teachers as role models for students, routine training and sanctions that educate.
Pandangan Mahasiswa Universitas Negeri Surabaya terhadap Budaya Patriarki di Era 5.0
Authors: Azizah Erliyana Freida Nur , Hanani Azrina Khalwa , Sofiana Sofiana , Puspitahaqni Vivi , Berliana Aulia Risa
Published: June 2024

The rise of patriarchal culture in the 5.0 era is still a topic of conversation and debate among society. The observed patriarchal culture is still a hot topic of discussion because its dominance in society influences various aspects of life, such as gender inequality. Men have power in society, while women have a small percentage of influence. The method used for this research is a quantitative method which is defined as research in the form of numbers processed through scoring. Quantitative research was processed and analyzed using statistical calculation techniques with 277 respondents collected. And from the analysis carried out by researchers, Surabaya State University students disagree regarding patriarchy which is still a strong culture among society in the 5.0 era.
The Role of Institution Building in Development Administration In Nigeria
Authors: Bello Matthew , Adamu Umar , Mackson Abga
Published: June 2024

Institution building is a vital necessity for the sustenance of good governance and socio-economic growth and development. This is because institutions serve as viable channels through which the citizens express their expectations or dissatisfactions on any national issue. Moreover, they serve as effective means to establish political accountability; yet within the process of institutional development, there should be balanced development of the intuitions so that no particular institution becomes more powerful over other institutions. However, in recent years, in Nigeria there is a challenge of eroded institutions that has ultimately continued to grapple with emergent socio-economic and political challenges. This paper examines institution building as a strategy for sustainable growth and development in Nigeria, the objective is to explore the meaning of institution building and its role in achieving the desired national development and to identify the challenges militating against institution building in Nigeria. Findings from the study show that Nigeria’s institutions are generally weak and dysfunctional; persistently incapable of delivering on broad national goal of promoting growth and development. If we are to build institutions that will raise the quality of life of Nigerians, there should be policies that would result in institution building, that regulate the conduct of all in respect of institutional change and economic performance. The paper recommends that there must be political will towards implementing sound governmental policies and strengthening institutions that would make the citizens to have confidence in the leadership for stable political systems that would ensure economic prosperity and national security. Keywords: Development Administration, Institution Building, Political Systems, Sustainable Growth, Nigeria.
The Value of Human Life in the Nigerian State
Authors: Odia Sylvester , Inagbor Valentine
Published: June 2024

This paper sets out to exam the ontological meaning of life based on the relationship that exists among the Nigerian citizens, government and its law enforcement agents. Down through the ages the scenario created by the Nigerian government and its law enforcement agencies in the careless mishandling of the citizens they swore to protect with their positions is becoming a terrific and an imaginable phenomenon. The insensitive mishandling of the citizens as low breed animals has forced people to ask whether life in Nigeria is a right or a privilege. The government and its law enforcement agencies in Nigeria are now playing God and assuming the position of God when dealing with the citizens. In Nigeria, fundamental human rights exist in shadows and utopic impressions of false hope. The absolute disregard for the fundamental human rights and the rule of law in Nigeria have led to man’s in-humanity to man in the country, insecurity, corruption, outright injustice, and mass exodus of the citizens to foreign lands where life is more secured. Using the historical and phenomenological methodologies, this paper examines the precarious nature of human life in the Nigerian State with historical facts, references and without bias, and further made some recommendations on how to navigate out of this uncivilized and barbaric system we presently find ourselves in the 21st century. Keywords: Life, Right, Bad leadership, Corruption, Nigerian State, Law Enforcement Agencies.
Effects of Erratic Electricity Supply on Socio-Economic Activities of Nigeria: A Study of Kaduna South, Kaduna State, Nigeria (2015-2019)
Authors: Omeiza Nasir , Ahmed Buba , Patrcik Peter
Published: June 2024

The relatively regular electricity supply that sustains the manufacturing sector, small and medium scale businesses, individuals and the society in the 70s and 80s is now in a state of comatose despite the privatisation, weak electricity infrastructure, lack of maintenance culture, corruption, lack of capacity to distribute the megawatts generated, lack of innovations and total dependence on foreign electricity equipment, inadequate qualified personnel, poor implementation of power sector reform and customer classifications are the causes of the erratic power supply in Nigeria. These problems pose serious threat to the growth and stability of Nigerian power sector. This study investigates the effects of erratic electricity supply on socio-economic activities in Kaduna South Local Government Area of Kaduna State between 2015 and 2019. The study was anchored on Structural Functional Theory. The study relied heavily on primary type of data and also utilised data collected from secondary sources on electricity supply. Frequency table and percentages were adopted for analysis of questionnaire for easy understanding. The study found that erratic power supply has affected socio-economic activities in Kaduna South LGA because small, medium and larger industries in it cannot sustain alternative power using generator due to high cost of fuel hence leaving business and the collapsed textiles industry in the study area culminating in increasing unemployment, poverty, security challenges such as armed robbery, frustration, political thuggery, which have negative effects on individuals, families and the society at large. Hence, the study recommends that government should license more electricity distributors in order to encourage competition for effective service delivery, metre all customers, use technology to detect interconnections and prevent vandalism among others which will go a long way in restoring the lost glory of power supply in Kaduna South Local Government Area in particular, Kaduna State and Nigeria in general. Keywords: Socio-economic Activities, Electricity Supply, Unemployment, Insecurity, Poverty, Economic Growth
Training on Reference Manager Tool (Mendeley) for Students of Faculty of Islamic Studies, Universitas Muhammadiyah Bengkulu
Authors: Susanti Meri , Kusmiarti Reni , Mamnun Hairo , AR Rosmita , Natalia Nela
Published: June 2024

Reference Manager Tool (Mendeley) training for students at the Faculty of Islamic Religion, Muhammadiyah University was carried out with the aim of assisting students in creating bibliographies automatically and searching for references from leading international and national journals that have accreditation, especially in writing quotations. Training is carried out through lecture methods, practice and question and answer sessions led by the team. This activity was held at campus IV, Muhammadiyah University on Wednesday, December 6 2023, with the participation of 95 students from the Faculty of Islamic Religion, Muhammadiyah University, Bengkulu. The implementation of this service uses several techniques, namely lectures, discussions and demonstrations. The implementation stages of this service consist of several opening and introduction sessions, introduction to Mendeley installation and initial preparation, Mendeley account creation, main feature training, reference organization, use of citation tools, making a bibliography, question and answer sessions and practice. This service concludes that 80% of students understand well how to insert citations and create a bibliography using Mendeley. This service provides significant benefits and makes a positive contribution in preparing students at the Faculty of Islamic Religion, Muhammadiyah University of Bengkulu to face academic challenges, as well as assisting in producing more structured written work. Some suggestions that should be considered for better implementation of service include conducting initial surveys to identify student knowledge and needs, providing complete and easily accessible training materials in various formats, conducting evaluations and collecting feedback from training participants to improve and adjust the program in the future.
TPACK-Based Learning Management Training at PEKERTI Batch 3, Bengkulu University in 2024
Authors: Risdianto Eko , Coastera Funny Farady , Gushevinalti Gushevinalti , Chandra Muhammad Fiqih Rizqi , Macariola Juli Simon , Farooque Sm
Published: June 2024

Most lecturers have difficulty adapting to technological advances, including in implementing the TPACK (Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge) framework. Therefore, one solution is to hold training packaged in a program called the PEKERTI Program (Basic Instructional Engineering Skills Improvement). The 2024 Batch 3 PEKERTI program at Bengkulu University was implemented with the aim of training lecturers in carrying out TPACK-based learning management. This activity, which was held in January 2024, was attended by 39 lecturers. A closed questionnaire with 4 answer choices was used as a research tool. Descriptive statistical analysis is the data analysis method used. PEKERTI participants' answers to the implementation of the training were analyzed using data collected in the form of percentages which were the results of calculations using a modified Likert Scale. The research results show that 100% of respondents are in the Strongly Agree category based on the guidelines in table 4 of the Likert scale interpretation. Meanwhile, for the agree, disagree and strongly disagree categories, there were 0 respondents. So, it can be concluded that the TPACK-based learning management training for Pekerti Batch 3 in 2024 at Bengkulu University received a positive response from participants.
Development of Interactive Multimedia-Based Learning Media in an Effort to Improve Student Learning Outcomes in Basic Automotive Technology Subjects Class X
Authors: Hidayatullah Syarif , Waspodo Muktiono , Herawati Herawati
Published: June 2024

The research aims to develop interactive teaching materials that are integrated with LMS (e-learning) so that the learning process takes place effectively. This research is a type of Research and Development (R and D) research to improve student learning outcomes in the Basic Automotive Technology subject. The development method used in this research is to follow the ADDIE model. The subjects of this research are Learning Media, Learning Materials and Instructional Design. The next lesson is the students of Cibinong Mechanical Vocational School, namely class X TKR 1 as the experimental class. The results of the research show that the quality of the e-learning based interactive learning multimedia that was developed is in the very valid category (88.89), very good in one to one trials (91.07%), very good for small groups (91,93%) and very good for large groups (93,04%). Meanwhile, the tcount value is 6.701 and the ttable value at the 5% significance level is 2.051, so tcount>ttabel or 6.701>2.051, so ha is accepted and h0 is rejected. This means that there is a significant difference in the ability to understand material presented using media. So, it is concluded that interactive multimedia based on e-learning is feasible and effective and can improve student learning outcomes.
Limiting Factors in the Practice of Paralympic Sports: a case study of Quetzaltenango
Authors: Gallardo de León Rosaly Preciosa , Ponciano Nuñez Pedro Danilo , Calderón Santos Romeo Danilo
Published: June 2024

Recently, interest has increased in the participation in sports of people with disabilities in Guatemala who meet the eligibility criteria established by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC). Limited research has been carried out that allows to demonstrate the degree of accessibility of Para athletes to carry out their sports practice. The objective of this study was to interpret the limiting factors in the practice of Paralympic sport by Para athletes from the department of Quetzaltenango. Through a case study of qualitative design, thirteen data are obtained from active and inactive athletes: goalball (7), athletics (4) and boccia (2) between the ages of 18 to 52 years. Data collection strategies include semi-structured interviews, observation, and field journal. The result show that the main limitations are the lack of coaches, scarce economic resources and accessibility barriers to the different sports practice space. The study shows that they still do not have the necessary conditions to guarantee their equal access in relation to conventional athletes, which generates limited development of the Paralympic Movement in Quetzaltenango.
Validación y adaptación del Cuestionario del Clima Motivacional Percibido en el Deporte-2, por adolescentes chilenos en la clase de educación física
Authors: Carrasco Hanrriette , Chacón-Zagalaz Javier , Ubago-Jiménez José L. , Lara-Sánchez Amador
Published: June 2024

Para medir la percepción del clima motivacional en la clase de educación física en estudiantes de educación secundaria, es necesario contar con instrumentos validados. El objetivo de este artículo es la validación y adaptación del PMCSQ-2 para aplicarlo a la población adolescente chilena, a partir del instrumento validado y adaptado a la clase de educación física en el contexto español. El cuestionario se aplicó a una muestra de estudiantes en dos fases, en la primera participaron 306 escolares, y en la segunda, replicando el estudio, intervinieron 3.172 sujetos. Tras recoger la información, se procedió a su análisis, construyendo la matriz de datos con pruebas de distribución y dispersión, media, desviación típica, asimetría, curtosis y rango, mediante el programa estadístico IBM SPSS.27. Posteriormente, se estudió la dimensionalidad de la escala aplicando un análisis factorial exploratorio, utilizando el programa FACTOR versión 11 actualizada en 2021 y finalmente, con el programa M-PLUS versión 7.3, se realiza un análisis factorial confirmatorio. Se concluye que el instrumento PMCSQ-2 proporciona un tipo de medición válida, confiable, fácil de aplicar y adaptada a los adolescentes en el contexto chileno, permitiendo evaluar dos variables disposicionales, percepción en el clima tarea, y clima motivacional que implica el ego en la escuela. Los datos revelan que posee adecuadas propiedades psicométricas, lo que permite una evaluación válida y confiable.
Mustahiq Zakat: Giving Zakat Fitrah to Santri in Gunung Meriah Aceh District
Authors: Khairuddin Khairuddin
Published: June 2024

Zakat fitrah is issued in the holy month of Ramadan, starting on the 27th of Ramadan until the 29th of Ramadan, with a size of 2.8 kg equivalent to 10 muk plus one handful of rice for the perfection of the dose. The goal is to cleanse the soul of bad qualities so that it returns to fitrah. This research is qualitative, a method of collecting data through observation and in-depth interviews with informants. The results showed that zakat fitrah in Gunung Meriah District, Aceh Singkil Regency gave a fisabilillah part to students who stayed in pesantren, both new to pesantren and who had long aimed to study religion. Santri is usually given seven bamboos, while the poor only get three bambu. Giving to students is not contrary to Islamic law, because students are classified as fisabilillah. But the share of zakat fitrah santri is too much, even more than the share of the poor. Of course, this does not have the nature of justice, which gives more to the needy in this case the poor
Zakat fitrah dikeluarkan dibulan suci Ramadhan, dimulai pada tanggal 27 Ramadhan sampai 29 Ramdhan, dengan ukuran 2,8 kg setara dengan 10 muk ditambah satu genggam beras untuk kesempurnaan takaran. Tujuannya membersihkan jiwa dari sifat yang tidak baik sehingga kembali fitrah. Penelitian ini bersifat kualitatif, metode pengumpulan data melalui observasi dan wawancara yang mendalam kepada informan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan, bahwa zakat fitrah di Kecamatan Gunung Meriah Kabupaten Aceh Singkil memberikan bagian fi sabillah kepada santri yang mondok dipesantren, baik masih baru di pesantren maupun yang sudah lama bertujuan menuntut ilmu agama. Santri biasanya diberikan tujuh bambu, sedangkan golongan orang miskin hanya mendapat tiga sampai bambu saja. Pemberian kepada santri tidak bertentangan dengan hukum Islam, karena santri tergolong sebagai fisabilillah. Namun bagian zakat fitrah santri terlalu banyakbahkan lebih banyak dari bagian orang miskin. Tentu ini tidak memiliki sifat keadilan, yang memberikan lebih kepada yang membutuhkan dalam hal ini orang miskin
Family visits for critically ill patients in Jordan: A health care provider’s perspective
Authors: Abu-Jeyyab Mohammad , Nofal Mariam , El-Faouri Raneem , Alrosan Sallam
Published: June 2024

Family visits are an essential part of patient care, particularly for critically ill patients in intensive care units (ICUs). Many health care professionals in the Middle East, including Jordan, are, nevertheless, hesitant to introduce open visiting rules for ICU patients, citing a variety of problems and concerns. We give a physician's viewpoint on the advantages and challenges of regular family visits for ICU patients in Jordan in this research. We contend that family visits can improve patient outcomes, strengthen communication and trust, and reduce stress and exhaustion for patients and health care personnel alike. We also explore cultural norms, infection control, staff education, and family support as potential barriers and answers for establishing open visiting policy in Jordan.
"Mind the gap: Continuing medical education with total infrastructure destruction.”
Authors: Alkhatib Maram , Hasan Meena
Published: June 2024

Caption: Gaza’s two medical schools have been destroyed, faculty and students killed or displaced, and the healthcare and educations system suffered catastrophic damage. How can current medical students and trainees be aided in completing their education during this crisis? This letter to the editor suggests some solutions.
Midgut volvulus with cavernous transformation of the portal vein in a middle-aged patient: a case report
Authors: Al-leimon Obada , Hamdan Abdallah , Al-leimon Ahmad , Rashdan Mohammad
Published: June 2024

Introduction: midgut volvulus and cavernous transformation of the portal vein (CTPV) are rare conditions in adults. congenital anomaly of the intestines that can cause midgut volvulus, a life-threatening intestinal obstruction, in adults with nonspecific symptoms and diagnostic challenges. Case Presentation: We report a case of A 46-year-old male who had severe central abdominal pain, vomiting, and obstipation for three days, indicating intestinal obstruction. The CT without contrast revealed midgut malrotation with small bowel obstruction due to volvulus. The post-operative CT with contrast findings reveals the presence of multiple collaterals of the portal vein, which is suggestive of cavernous transformation. The procedure: During the procedure, intraoperative findings revealed a Ladd band, the DJ junction in the right upper quadrant, and a gangrenous bowel segment measuring approximately 30 centimeters in length and located 50 centimeters distal to the DJ junction. The surgical approach included a Ladd's procedure, lysis of the band, resection of the gangrenous section, with a side-to-side anastomosis, and an appendectomy. Conclusion: A unique case study presents an adult with two uncommon conditions—midgut volvulus and cavernous transformation of the portal vein. Their occurrence is rarely seen in adults, requires a multidisciplinary approach for diagnosis and management, emphasizing early detection and intervention to prevent severe complications. This case report contributes novel insights to these conditions and underscores the need for swift action, potentially marking the first instance documented in medical literature
Bevacizumab for Glioblastoma Multiforme: A Literature Review
Authors: Mohd Ahmed Bassam , Mohd Omar Bassam , Alabdallat Yasmeen Jamal , Ghannam Reem Ayman , Altiti Abdalrahman , Albakri Khaled , Khaity Abdulrhman , Al-Dwairy Salem
Published: June 2024

Background and Aims: Glioblastoma multiforme, a grade IV astrocytoma, is the most common primary brain tumor in adults. Bevacizumab, a humanized anti-vascular endothelial growth factor monoclonal IgG1 antibody, is a Food and Drug Administration-approved agent for the treatment of advanced Glioblastoma multiforme. In this review, we aimed to discuss the therapeutic effects of bevacizumab for Glioblastoma multiforme treatment.
Methods: We searched Google scholar, PubMed, and Scopus using keywords “Glioblastoma multiforme,” “GBM,” and “Bevacizumab.” Two authors screened the records to identify relevant studies and classify them according to our outcomes of interest.
Results: Bevacizumab selectively binds circulating VEGF, interfering with the role of VEGF in endothelial cell differentiation, sprouting, and capillary formation. Consequently, it inhibits tumor neovascularization and induces the development of normal vascular structures
Conclusions: Our review summarized some factors that may maximize the effectiveness of the drug at the lowest possible cost. We mention limitations of bevacizumab use and put forward solutions. Despite progress, many questions remain unanswered; therefore, further well-designed studies are required to investigate the optimal management of Glioblastoma multiforme treatment with bevacizumab.
ALL In: Accelerated Language Learning as a Practical Methodology for Today's ESL Classroom
Authors: Colls Guillermo , Reeve Melissa
Published: June 2024

The past 10 years have seen a major shift in English and English as a Second Language (ESL) placement and pedagogy in California’s Community Colleges (CCC), driven by a developmental education reform movement known as acceleration. Popularized by the faculty-led California Acceleration Project (CAP), the acceleration movement focused on reducing or eliminating prerequisite pathways in English and math due to a decade’s worth of state-wide data showing that each level of remediation statistically reduced a student’s chances of ever reaching or completing the first transfer-level course in the respective discipline (Hern & Snell, 2010). Faculty from many of the state’s 117 community colleges participated in CAP’s communities of practice, starting with the first cohort in the academic year 2011–2012, and returned to develop accelerated pathways at their own colleges. As these models proved successful and the data supporting acceleration mounted, CAP leaders joined forces with the College Futures Foundation and other partners to lobby for legislative action to compel a system-wide change. The resulting legislation, Assembly Bill 705 (Cal. Assemb., 2017), was signed into law in October 2017 and implemented as of January 1, 2018. This law required that all state community college districts maximize the probability that incoming students would access and complete their first transfer-level English and math class within a year of first enrolling and that students who enrolled in ESL courses would access and complete their first transfer-level English class within three years of first enrollment (Rodriguez et al., 2022).
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Published: June 2024

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Beyond Access: Empowering Algerian Students in Online Learning Through Digital Literacy and a Pedagogy of Abundance
Authors: Sarnou Dallel
Published: June 2024

This research investigated how the rapid shift to online learning platforms in Algerian universities has exposed a critical gap in students' digital dexterity skills. It aimed at exploring students' weaknesses in navigating limitless online resources. Data from a survey administered to 150 students and interviews with 12 university teachers disclosed key areas where students struggle. The findings revealed that in spite of the recent blossoming of online education in Algeria, our students still experience major weaknesses regarding digital dexterity. Also, the findings highlight the need to move towards a pedagogy of abundance to equip students with the skills to access information and to critically evaluate online content. Empowering teachers to integrate digital literacy development within their teaching practices is another crucial action to take so as to bridge the digital dexterity gap and ensure students can thrive in this information-rich online learning environment.
Membangun Kemandirian Ekonomi Perempuan Suku Laut Melalui Home Industry Berbasis Sumber Daya dan Potensi Lokal di Pulau Lipan Kabupaten Lingga
Authors: Wahyuni Sri , Samnuzulsari Tri , Suryaningsih Suryaningsih , Igiasi Teguh Setiandika , Niko Nikodemus , Qurdiansyah Adhitya
Published: June 2024

Artikel ini membahas kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat yang bertujuan untuk membangun kemandirian ekonomi perempuan Suku Laut di Pulau Lipan, Kabupaten Lingga. Kegiatan ini memanfaatkan industri rumahan berbasis sumber daya dan potensi lokal. Suku Laut, sebagai masyarakat pesisir yang rentan secara ekonomi, menghadapi tantangan dalam memenuhi kebutuhan sehari-hari. Dengan memanfaatkan sumber daya alam dan keterampilan lokal, perempuan Suku Laut diharapkan dapat mengembangkan industri rumahan sebagai sarana untuk meningkatkan status ekonomi dan kemandirian mereka. Pelaksanaan kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini bertempat di Pulau Lipan, Kabupaten Lingga, Kepulauan Riau. Metode yang digunakan meliputi sosialisasi dan demo masak. Sosialisasi berfokus pada pemanfaatan sumber daya lokal, sedangkan demonstrasi memasak melibatkan pembuatan empek-empek dari udang dan ikan. Hasil dari kegiatan ini menunjukkan bahwa membangun kemandirian ekonomi perempuan Suku Laut melalui industri rumah tangga berbasis sumber daya lokal merupakan langkah positif dalam meningkatkan kesejahteraan dan melestarikan warisan budaya mereka. Peningkatan ini memberikan harapan baru bagi perempuan Suku Laut di Pulau Lipan untuk mengatasi tantangan ekonomi mereka melalui pengembangan potensi lokal.
Pendampingan Mahasiswa Asistensi Mengajar Mandiri (AjarMI) sebagai Kegiatan MBKM Mandiri di SMP Negeri 5 Makassar
Authors: Sakkir Geminastiti
Published: June 2024

Kegiatan mahasiswa dalam program Asistensi Mengajar Mandiri (AjarMI) merupakan salah satu bentuk pelaksanaan BKP Merdeka Belajar-Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) mandiri yang ditawarkan oleh Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris Universitas Negeri Makassar untuk mewadahi mahasiswa yang tidak lulus program Kampus Mengajar. Sama halnya dengan program Kampus Mengajar kegiatan AjarMI berisikan kegiatan asistensi mengajar bagi para pendidik di sekolah. Dalam hal ini kegiatan AjarMI dilakukan di SMP Negeri 5 Makassar, Sulawesi Selatan. Kegiatan ini memberikan tanggungjawab kepada mahasiswa untuk membantu pihak sekolah dalam hal meningkatkan kemampuan literasi dan numerasi peserta didik, membantu adaptasi teknologi, dan membantu administrasi sekolah. Hasil dari pendampingan kegiatan AjarMI ini, mahasiswa dapat melakukan 10 program kegiatan dengan baik dalam kurun waktu 4 bulan yang berlangsung pada bulan Februari sampai Mei 2023. Program kegiatan yang dilakukan mahasiswa antara lain: Asistensi guru dalam proses belajar mengajar; Pembiasaan 5S (Senyum, Salam, Sapa, Sopan dan Santun) dalam lingkungan sekolah; Pemeriksaan atribut pakaian sekolah; Jumat rohani dan BTQ (Baca Tulis Al-Qur’an); Pembuatan bimbingan belajar bahasa Inggris (English Club); Pendampingan IT untuk peserta didik; Pesantren kilat Ramadhan; Pembuatan majalah dinding; Pembuatan video kegiatan; dan Membantu administrasi sekolah.
Application of Big Data and Analytics to Increase Competitive Advantage
Authors: Adi Sahputra Eko Siswo , Nendi Ikhsan
Published: June 2024

In the digital era the volume of data continues to increase rapidly, big data and analytics are important tools for companies to utilize the data and increase competitive advantage. The purpose of this research is to find out how big data and analytics can be applied to increase competitive advantage. This research uses qualitative research methods. The data collection technique in this research is a literature study. The data that has been collected is then analyzed in three stages, namely data reduction, data presentation and conclusion drawing. The results showed that big data and analytics are important tools for companies to increase competitive advantage in this digital era including through personalization of customer experience, operational optimization, and business strategy development. The implementation of big data and analytics is expected to have an impact on companies so that they can make better decisions, develop new products and services, improve operating efficiency, and strengthen relationships with customers.