bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Factors Affecting Yo-Yo Syndrome in University Students with Obesity
Authors: Karaman Omer
Published: April 2024

Aim: Millions of people of all ages around the world are overweight or obese. Although many try dieting to lose their excess weight, the success rate is 20%, and only 2% are able to control their weight. This process becomes a vicious cycle of constantly gaining and losing weight, which is called yo-yo syndrome. Previous studies have found that obesity awareness was low in samples of university students. The present study aimed to determine the reasons that obese university students develop yo-yo syndrome by analyzing their dietary histories.
Materials and Methods: This qualitative study applied a phenomenological research method. The study population consisted of nine students in various faculties at Ordu University. Semi-structured interviews were conducted, and demographic information, such as age and gender, was collected to determine the number of diets that were started and stopped. Data were collected from the Faculty of Education.
Results: The following themes emerged from the data analysis: defense mechanisms in the categories of rationalization, denial, and projection; boredom in the category of boredom; health in the categories of fear of disease and death anxiety; social–physical anxiety in the categories of bodily discontent and mockery; and social anxiety in the categories of cultural pressure, peer relationships, and close relationships.
Conclusion: The reasons that the university students in the study sample developed yo-yo syndrome were identified according to the categories and themes that emerged from the data analysis. Based on these findings, it has been suggested that psycho-education, psychiatric treatment, and follow-ups would be beneficial in treating yo-yo syndrome.
Validity and Reliability of the Negative Acts Questionnaire-Revised among Nigerian Medical Students
Authors: Olasubulu Olaolu , Essien Emmanuel , Ugobo Maxwell , Olose Emmanuel , Okegbe Joseph , Edet Bassey
Published: April 2024

BACKGROUND: The Negative Acts Questionnaire-Revised (NAQ-R) is used globally to assess workplace bullying. However, its validity and reliability have not been assessed among Nigerians.
Aim: This study assessed the validity and reliability of the Negative Acts Questionnaire-Revised among medical students at the University of Calabar, Nigeria.
METHOD: A cross-sectional study was conducted at the University of Calabar. All 123 students in the fifth-year class were approached for participation. The Negative Acts Questionnaire-Revised (NAQ-R) and General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12) were administered concurrently. Data were analysed using IBM SPSS version 23.
RESULT: We recruited 119 participants (response rate, 96.74%). Most were males [68, 57.1%] and unmarried [114, 95.8%]. The mean age of the sample was 25.2 (SD=3.2). Probable mental disorder was identified in 52 (43.7%) students, while 64 (53.8%) and 25 (21.0%) were classified as occasionally bullied or bullied, respectively. The correlation between the NAQ-R and the GHQ-12 was 0.47 (p<0.0001). The NAQ-R demonstrated high reliability (Cronbach's Alpha = 0.92). Logistic regression indicated that students experiencing occasional bullying were over three times more likely to screen positive on the GHQ-12 (OR: 3.58, 95% CI: 1.27 - 10.12). Furthermore, those regularly bullied were about ten times more likely to screen positively on the GHQ-12 compared to students who did not report bullying (OR: 9.78, 95% CI: 2.77 - 34.44, p < 0.05).
CONCLUSION: The Negative Acts Questionnaire-Revised is a potentially useful measure of workplace bullying among Nigerians.
Prevalence of gastrointestinal helminth parasites and differences of pathological markers in infected pigeons in Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria
Authors: Terfa Ashever , Rabo Jude , Abenga Jerry , Orakpoghenor Ochuko
Published: April 2024

Aim: This study investigated the prevalence of gastrointestinal helminths and differences in pathological markers in infected domestic pigeons in Makurdi Metropolis.
Methods: In a cross - sectional study, 310 pigeons were sampled between January to November, 2020. Prevalence of infection, hematology, serum biochemical parameters and pathological changes were investigated.
Results: 275 (88.7%) pigeons were naturally infected with thirteen (13) species of helminths comprising of Cestodes namely; Raillietina echinobothrida 43.5% (135/310), R. tetragona 27.1% (84/310), R. cesticillus 6.4% (20/310), Amoebotaenia cuneata 3.9% (12/310), Choataenia infundibulum 2.6% (8/310), Hymenolepis cantaniana 5.8% (18/310) and Cotugnia proglottina 4.5% (14/310) and Nematodes namely; Ascaridia columbae 12.6% (39/310), Heterakis gallinarum 4.8% (15/310), Capillaria columbae 0.6% (2/310), Subulura brumpti 1% (3/310), Hartertia gallinarum 0.6% (2/310) and Amidostomum anseris 0.3% (1/310). The overall mean (± SD) total leucocyte counts, heterophil, monocyte and eosinophil counts were significantly (P < 0.05) higher in the helminths infected groups than non- infected pigeons. The overall mean (± SD) packed cell volume, total red blood cell counts, hemoglobin concentration, mean corpuscular volume, mean corpuscular hemoglobin, mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration, lymphocyte counts and serum albumin showed no significant (P > 0.05) differences between non-infected, helminth-infected pigeons. Grossly, live helminths and parasitic nodules were observed in small intestine. Microscopically, there was necrosis of the intestinal epithelium and cypts, villi atrophy and leucocytes infiltration in sections from helminth-infected pigeons.
Conclusion: Thus, gastrointestinal helminths are prevalent in pigeons and are capable of causing differences of Pathological markers in infected birds.
Del Emprendimiento a la Enseñanza de Matemáticas. Una Práctica (En La Economía Informal) De Vendedores del Mercado del 5 de Abril En Namibe-Angola
Authors: De Lúcio Alfredo Capitango , Mandume Celso Manuel Cristóvão , De Lúcio Vareny Flora P.
Published: April 2024

This article aims to identify notable Ethno/mathematical practices in commercial activities among entrepreneurs/sellers in the reference market. We are concerned with knowing how these practices, notable in the informal economy, can influence the teaching of Mathematics in the classroom, based on theories of Ethno/mathematics. To meet the proposed objective and considering the nature of the topic, the research was developed using qualitative methodology, where information was obtained through direct observations and the application of semi-structured interviews to six informal sellers, with greater consistency and details of three sellers. After obtaining information, a reinforced analysis of reports was carried out, investigating knowledge of informal and implicit Mathematics, whose practices lead us to Ethno/mathematical knowledge. Bibliographical research was also used using authors of scientific recognition such as D`Ambrosio (2013), Lúcio (2019), Saraiva (2011), Gerdes (2007) among others. In short, informal sellers use an (Ethno)mathematics that they developed from the transmission of values coming from generation to generation, by the elderly, but which allows them to develop the four fundamental operations of Mathematics (Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division), measures of weight and length. Identifying commercial know-how and considering the mathematics practiced by salespeople and school Mathematics, we developed pedagogical proposals for teaching Mathematics in the classroom, for students in Primary Education and the first cycle of Secondary Education. The suggestions presented will serve as support/reinforcement for researchers and teachers, since the topic under study is open.
Szakképzésből a felsőoktatásba
Authors: Józsa Gabriella
Published: April 2024

Munkánk fókuszában a magyarországi érettségit adó szakképzésben tanuló diákok továbbtanulási döntése áll. Ezért könyvünk elméleti fejezeteinek felépítésében a köz- és felsőoktatási rendszer alakulásától, annak következményein keresztül jutunk el a továbbtanulást befolyásoló tényezőkig. A kötet első fejezetében bemutatjuk az oktatás expanziójának folyamatát a közoktatásban és a felsőoktatásban, különös figyelmet fordítva a magyarországi változásokra és történésekre, azonban kitekintést nyújtva a nemzetközi tendenciákra is. A közoktatás esetében fontosnak tartottuk a középiskolatípusok és azok létszámadatainak alakulása mentén ezt bemutatni, míg a felsőoktatás expanziójánál a politikai változások tükrében bekövetkező létszámalakulásra és tanulócsoportok megjelenésére. A második fejezetben a továbbtanulási döntést befolyásoló tényezők elméleti hátterét tekintjük át. Itt foglalkozunk egyrészt a magyarországi társadalmi rétegződéssel, ehhez kapcsolódóan az oktatási egyenlőtlenségekkel és társadalmi mobilitással. Másrészt a hazai és nemzetközi szakirodalom alapján körvonalazódó keretrendszerekben megjelenő, különböző tudományterületeket átfogó – nevelésszociológiai és pszichológiai – tényezők vizsgálatával. A harmadik fejezetben a kutatás célját, kérdéseit és hipotéziseit fogalmazzuk meg. Ezt követően, a negyedik fejezetben, a fejlesztett kérdőívvel végzett próbamérés folyamatát és annak eredményeit közöljük. Az ötödik fejezetben a főmérés mintáját, módszereit mutatjuk be a mérőeszköz pszichometriájával együtt. A hatodik fejezetben a vizsgálatban részt vevő 12.-es szakgimnazisták és 13. évfolyamra járók jellemzőit mutatjuk be a gimnazista részmintával összehasonlítva. A hetedik fejezetben a családi háttér alapján igyekszünk megragadni az érettségit adó szakképzésbe járó 12. és 13. évfolyamosok közötti különbségeket a vizsgálatba bevont változók mentén. A nyolcadik fejezet a két szakképzős évfolyam továbbtanulási döntésében megmutatkozó eltéréseket vizsgálja tényezőnként és tárja fel ezek összefüggésrendszerét. Néhány fejezet alapját korábban megjelent önállóan vagy társzerzővel írt munka képezi. A CEJER folyóiratban megjelent (Józsa, 2020a) tanulmányban a magyar szakképzés kialakulásának története, a létszámadatok alakulása kerültek bemutatásra. Az esélyegyenlőtlenségről és az iskolai eredményességet meghatározó tényezőkről a Magyar Pedagógia (Józsa, 2019b) folyóiratban jelent meg tanulmány. A végrehajtó funkció elméletéről, vizsgálati módszereiről (Józsa és Józsa, 2017, 2018) és a könyvben használt kérdőívtétel magyar adaptációjáról (Józsa és Józsa, 2020) közöltünk eredményeket. A próbamérés eredményeit az Iskolakultúrában (Józsa, 2021a) és a Neveléstudomány folyóiratban (Józsa, 2021b) jelentettük meg. A gimnáziumba és az érettségit adó szakképzésben tanuló diákok továbbtanulási döntéseinek vizsgálatáról az Education Sciences folyóiratban jelent meg tanulmányunk (Józsa et al., 2022).
Food and therapeutic uses of the leaf vegetable Bidens Pilosa “Sokontwe” collected in the province of Haut-Katanga, in DR Congo
Authors: Kimpanga Célestin Muleka , Mwangal Crispin Tshimwang , Mugisho Jean-Pierre Mirhonyi , Maseho Faustin Mwamba , Kabeya Francine Ilunga , Kabasele Clément Bilolo , Tailoshi Carine Lwando , Wenga Jérôme Ngoy
Published: April 2024

In this article, data relating to the food and medicinal uses of Bidens pilosa “SOKONTWE” collected in two villages, Shinangwa and Magombo, in the mining province of Haut-Katanga, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, are reported.
Cardiovascular risk factors in Pakistan: Current trends
Authors: Uroosh Shaman , Khaliq Abdul , Khan Fahad Said , Akram Muhammad , Mumtaz Naheed , Kausar Shamaila , Naseem Nosheen , Rani Salma
Published: April 2024

To ascertain the prevalence of major cardiovascular dangerous aspects in a Pakistani community, we conducted case-control research. This research enrolled a total of 825 patients (550 man and 275 women) and 784 control participants (436 men and 258 women). We included patients who had a history of coronary artery disease. Using pre-established criteria, we evaluated significant risk variables such as age, hypertension, body mass index, and dyslipidemia. The student’s t test was used to compare the biochemical and clinical markers between controls and patients. We noticed that the patient group had greater cardiovascular disease risk factors than the controls did (P<0.06). In comparison to men, women in the entire study group had higher levels of total cholesterol, triglycerides, and very low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (P = 0.02, 0.03, and 0.03, respectively). In patients when compared to man, all risk variables in the patient group were considerably greater and more common in women (P<0.06). To investigate the effects of these risk variables separately, the study population was also examined in relation to smoking status and body mass index. Blood pressure and cholesterol levels were considerably higher in smokers and study participants with a higher body mass index in the current study; the risk factor of age was also examined. Among the three age groups (46, 47–56, and 57 years), people under 46 had the highest levels of total cholesterol, triglycerides, low density lipoprotein cholesterol, very low density lipoprotein cholesterol, and high density lipoprotein cholesterol. In summary, the current study shows a greater tendency for cardiovascular disease risk factors at a younger age, with a preponderance of women. The most noticeable dangerous aspects are dyslipidemia and hypertension.
Prevalence of hepatitis C virus infections among populations in Rohingya refugee camps, Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh
Authors: Haque Md. Ziaul , Zerisn Tamanna , E-Sadia Halima-
Published: April 2024

Purpose: Hepatitis C is a blood-borne virus that particularly affects the liver. The infection often gets early in life and remains an asymptomatic gradually progressive disease. In Bangladesh, the 8th most common cause of death is the liver disease and the age-adjusted death rate is 19.26 % per 100,000 population. The hepatitis C virus can result in acute or chronic infections. The data on the prevalence of HCV in Bangladesh are limited. Study Design: Our recent study is to undertake a pilot study among the general population in the Rohingya refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. Our study was conducted with a total of 2,146 samples and tested for anti-HCV among the Rohingya general community in the Camps from January 2022 to December 2022. Results: Out of 2,146 individuals, 35% were positive and 65% were negative. Among the total positive cases, 85% were female and 15% were male. Among all the individuals, the positive cases categorized into old adults, middle-aged adults, and young adults that corresponds to 8%, 33%, and 60%, respectively. The highest number of positive cases were found in June (9.43%), July (15.09%), and August (13.75%). The lowest number of positive cases was found in January (3.37%), April (3.91%), and September (6.60%). Conclusions: Our study has resulted in increased knowledge about the prevalence of hepatitis C in the Rohingya community and there is an urgent need to accelerate the implementation of hepatitis elimination strategies among the Rohingya community and other marginalized populations in Bangladesh.
Effectiveness of English Teaching as a Foreign Language (ETFL) in Pakistani Educational Institutions: Exploring Methods and Strategies to Address Challenges
Authors: Ahmad Ghalib Bilal
Published: April 2024

This study delves into the effectiveness of English Teaching as a Foreign Language (ETFL) in various educational institutions across Pakistan, with a focus on schools in Lahore, Punjab. The qualitative research method was employed, and interviews were conducted in three different schools. The teachers and students were selected by purposive sampling to gauge the current methods and strategies employed in English language instruction. The initial phase involved posing identical questions to both teachers and students to ensure a comprehensive understanding of perspectives. Subsequently, the inquiry narrowed its focus, repeating the questions for the students exclusively. The research revealed explanatory implications, shedding light on the beliefs and attitudes of language instructors towards the teaching and learning of English as a second language. Additionally, the study proposed practical strategies for students to overcome challenges encountered in their language learning journey. For      future research, a comparative analysis of urban and rural educational institutions in different regions of Pakistan may be investigated. Further, potential variations in teaching methods, resources, and challenges faced in diverse educational settings may be explored.
An Error Analysis of Expository Essay Writing of English as Second Language (ESL) Undergraduate Learners in Pakistan
Authors: Ghyas Moizza , Sakhawat Hira
Published: April 2024

This study focuses on the expository essay writing of undergraduate of English as Second Language (ESL) learners in Pakistan. The study aims to identify the most common errors made by these students and analyze the reasons behind those. The study uses the quantitative method to conduct error analysis. To conduct error analysis, a sample of eight expository essays written by undergraduate second language learners of the selected college is analyzed, and the errors are identified and categorized. The data analysis identified the errors made by second language learners in expository essays, including grammatical, vocabulary, syntax and organization errors. The sample students also struggled with using the correct verb tense, forming proper sentence structure, or accurately using prepositions. The results of the study provided insights into the areas that need improvement in the learning of English as a second language in Pakistan, as well as the strategies to address the identified errors. Further research may include more areas of grammar.
APLICAÇÃO DA METODOLOGIA VSM PARA IMPULSIONAR MELHORIAS NO TEMPO DE SETUP EM EMPRESAS DO SETOR DE CUIDADOS PESSOAIS
Authors: Amaral Menfecy Almeida , Oliveira Marcelo Albuquerque de , Sousa Sara Raquel Gomes de , Veroneze Gabriela de Mattos
Published: April 2024

O estudo trata da aplicação da metodologia VSM para impulsionar melhorias no tempo de setup em empresas do setor de cuidados pessoais. Com o objetivo de reduzir os tempos de setup entre as sessões de procedimentos estéticos para cuidados pessoais. Mediante objetivos específicos de análise o fluxo de atendimento das pacientes de acordo com a sequência de agendamentos, avaliação dos padrões de organização das salas, avaliação dos procedimentos para atendimento de pacientes e avaliação dos protocolos de cuidados pessoais dos pacientes. Como metodologia foram realizados levantamento bibliográfico, mapeamento dos processos, levantamento dos tempos de preparação e atendimento, avaliação dos indicadores de desempenho, plano de ação, implantação de ações e acompanhamento dos possíveis resultados. Observou-se que a aplicação do VSM pode ajudar na melhora do tempo de setup da empresa pois é corriqueiro identificar o aperfeiçoamento dos tempos e a padronização dos prazos de execução dos protocolos de atendimento.  Desta forma, este trabalho sugere que a utilização da ferramenta pode auxiliar a empresa de cuidados pessoais a reduzir os atrasos para iniciar as sessões agendadas dos procedimentos estéticos, pois houve uma redução de 25% no número de etapas realizadas por serviço.
Використання сучасних інструментів підтримання мотивації та ефективності використання трудового потенціалу персоналу
Authors: Холодницька А. В. , Мотуз В. О.
Published: April 2024

В статті проаналізовано ключові фактори мотивації персоналу як ефективного інструмента використання трудового потенціалу. Розглянуті аспекти впливу внутрішньої мотивації на досягнення успіху в професійній діяльності працівника та створення умов максимізації потенціалу кожного працівника. Під час аналізу досліджено основні аспекти мотивації працівників в умовах військового часу, віддаленої роботи а також досліджено вплив HR-метриків як показник вимірювання ефективності персоналу. Зосереджено увагу на питанні створення мотиваційного середовища в системі управління трудовим потенціалом працівників. Систематизовано сучасні методи мотивації персоналу, які дозволять підвищити ефективність використання трудового потенціалу. Зокрема: застосування HR-метрик як інструменту для аналізу тактики та стратегії управління; щоденні стендапи або тижневі скрам зустрічі; запровадження гнучкого графіку роботи в умовах віддаленої роботи; використання відеозв’язку, онлайн-платформ для оперативного обміну інформацією; запровадження відстеження результатів праці співробітників за допомогою веб-сервісів для управління проектами (Trello, Asana або Jira). Акцентується увага на важливості використання HR-метрик для полегшення та удосконалення процесу аналізу досягнень, тактики та стратегії управління, пошуку слабких сторін та розробки максимально ефективної системи управління трудовим потенціалом персоналу. Доведено важливість застосування лідерства в частині підвищення мотивації у частині скорочення втрат часу та ресурсів, розвитку команди та її членів, підвищення результативності  праці. Зазначено, що віддалена робота, гнучкі графіки роботи, хмарні технології  сприятимуть підвищенню мотивації та ефективному використанню трудового потенціалу. Розглянуто доцільність, переваги та недоліки застосування запровадження Yaware Time Tracker, що базуватиметься на індивідуальному виборі кожного співробітника платформи роботи та часу активності.
Вплив дистанційного навчання на самопочуття педагогів: рекомендації щодо покращення фізичного та ментального здоров’я
Authors: Самілик В. І.
Published: April 2024

У статті аналізується проблема впливу дистанційного освітнього процесу на здоров’я педагогічних працівників та розроблення рекомендацій щодо покращення їхнього фізичного та ментального стану. Під час дослідження було виявлено факт зниження рухової активності освітян та збільшення тривалості роботи за комп’ютером, не належна увага до фізичної культури в умовах професійного навантаження, що може стати однією з головних причин захворювання опорно-рухового апарату, серцево-судинної системи, органів зору та професійного вигорання. Метою статті є визначення шляхів оптимізації ситуації. Висвітлено роль гімнастики та релаксаційних вправ для відновлення здоров’я на індивідуальному рівні та запропоновано рекомендації у контексті здоров’язбережувального менеджменту на рівні корпоративної політики закладів вищої освіти. Схарактеризовано позитивний вплив нервово-м’язової релаксації, наведено приклад вправ, доступних для виконання в домашніх умовах або ж під час перерв на робочому місці. Наголошено на доцільності виконання не лише суглобової ранкової та вечірньої гімнастики, а й гімнастики для очей, надано посилання на відповідний цифровий додаток, що досить зручний у використанні. Запропоновано низку рекомендацій, орієнтованих на стимулювання позитивної мотивації до підтримання здоров’я освітянами.
Особливості професійної підготовки майбутніх бакалаврів з економіки підприємства у закладах вищої освіти
Authors: Середіна І. А.
Published: April 2024

Актуальність дослідження зумовлена інтенсивним розвитком вищої економічної освіти в Україні та гострим запитом суспільства й української економіки на підготовку фахівців, готових до реалізації професійної кар’єри в умовах розвитку малого та середнього бізнесу. У статті розглянуто особливості професійної підготовки майбутніх бакалаврів з економіки підприємства; проаналізовано стандарт вищої освіти України за спеціальністю 051 «Економіка» першого бакалаврського рівня, національну рамку кваліфікацій у підготовці фахівців, освітньо-професійну програму підготовки; визначено основні вимоги, які висувають сьогодні власники, організатори виробництва, рекрутери, роботодавці щодо до професійної підготовки майбутніх бакалаврів з економіки підприємства. Здійснено теоретичний аналіз проблематики наукових досліджень, присвячених професійній підготовці майбутніх бакалаврів з економіки підприємства у процесі фахової підготовки. Розглянуто чотири блоки дисциплін, які формують сучасний світогляд і зумовлюють потребу в постійному оновленні соціально-економічних знань, умінь, навичок: загальноосвітній, фундаментальний, інноваційно-практичний і блок дисциплін спеціальної підготовки. Проаналізовано суперечності між соціальними замовленнями країни та застарілими методами цієї підготовки й практикою, в якій професійне навчання відірване від їх практичного застосування. Майбутні бакалаври з економіки підприємства у процесі фахової підготовки повинні гідно відстоювати інтереси держави в рамках міжнародного співробітництва та представляти країну на міжнародному рівні. Тому їх фах передбачає інтенсивну комунікацію, конкурентоспроможну підготовку. Удосконалення практичного аспекту професійної підготовки можливо шляхом створення підприємствами та організаціями, фірмами різних форм власності наскрізної практики здобувачами освіти; розробкою новітніх форм практичної підготовки через створення навчально-тренінгових фірм; розширенням можливості набуття науково-педагогічними працівниками практичного досвіду з допомогою стажування на діючих підприємствах та закордоном; спрямуванням співробітництва між викладацьким складом освітніх закладів і фахівцями-практиками в галузі взаємоконсультування, добору освітнього матеріалу для створення кейсів; залучанням до освітнього процесу провідних фахівців діючих підприємств, організацій та установ (стейкхолдерів).
Menuju Sustainable Fashion: Rencana Aksi Untuk Mengatasi Dampak Negatif Fast Fashion
Authors: Juliyanto Dwi , Firmansyah Amrie
Published: April 2024

Fast fashion diduga memiliki dampak negatif terhadap pencemaran lingkungan yang mencakup polusi udara, air dan kontaminasi tanah karena proses produksinya yang cepat menyebabkan limbah tekstil yang terus meningkat. Selain itu, fast fashion mendorong peningkatan sampah pakaian yang sudah tidak layak pakai yang berakhir di Tempat Pembuangan Akhir. Tujuan penelian ini adalah membahas potensi kebijakan yang dapat dilakukan oleh pemerintah Indonesia dalam mendukung upaya meminimalkan dampak negatif dari fast fashion. Sampai dengan saat ini, kebijakan atas fast fashion masih belum diatur secara spesifik oleh pemerintah khususnya yang berkaitan dengan dampak lingkungan yang dihasilkan oleh industri fast fashion. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah scooping reiew dengan mengidentifikasi artikel junal yang berkaitan dengan dampak dari fast fashion. Selanjutnya, analisis konteks atas artikel-artikel dilakukan untuk mengidentifikasi dampak negatif dari fast fashion dan langkah-langkah yang telah dilakukan dalam rangka menangani dampak negatif dari fast fashion. Hasil penelitian menyimpulkan bahwa regulasi terhadap penggunaan bahan berbahaya dalam produksi pakaian fast fashion dan penggunaan labeling berkelanjutan perlu diatur oleh Pemerintah untuk memastikan bahwa label pada pakaian memberikan informasi yang jelas tentang bahan, metode produksi, dan dampak lingkungan produk tersebut. Penelitian ini diharapkan dapat berkontribusi terhadap pemahaman dampak negatif fast fashion terhadap lingkungan, tenaga kerja dan pentingnya penerapan akuntansi keberlanjutan dalam menghadapi tantangan tersebut.
Green Intellectual Capital Dan Green Human Resource Management: Pendekatan Scoping Review
Authors: Heryana Dadi , Huda Muchammad Nurul , Firmansyah Amrie
Published: April 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengulas implementasi Green Intellectual Capital (GIC) dan Green Human Resource Management (GHRM). Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah pendekatan scoping review. Data penelitian berupa artikel jurnal penelitian yang berkaitan dengan GIC dan GHRM diperoleh dari berbagai situs indeksasi penelitian yang selanjutnya dilakukan analisis dengan melakukan sintesis terhadap penelitian tersebut. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa secara konsep GIC terdiri dari 3 aspek yakni Green Human Capital (GHC), Green Structural Capital (GSC), dan Green Relational Capital (GRC). Sementara itu, konsep GHRM merupakan praktik organisasi yang ramah lingkungan yang dapat dipraktikkan pada beberapa tahapan manajemen SDM seperti proses rekrutmen, proses pelatihan, dan proses manajemen kinerja. GIC memiliki implikasi pada peningkatan kinerja keberlanjutan dan keunggulan kompetitif organisasi, sedangkan GHRM berimplikasi pada terciptanya budaya organisasi hijau yang ramah terhadap lingkungan dan sosial. Penelitian berkontribusi dalam memberikan ringkasan berbagai penelitian yang telah dilakukan terkait praktik dan implikasi GIC dan GHRM di level internasional.
The Impact Marketing Mix on Indigenous Business Development in Uzbekistan: A Regression Analysis
Authors: Khilola Yulchieva , Jibril Abdul Bashiru
Published: April 2024

This study investigates the formulation of a marketing strategy framework specifically designed for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Uzbekistan. SMEs have several obstacles in establishing brand awareness, enticing clients, and optimizing financial profits in the current fiercely competitive business landscape. To surmount these challenges and maintain expansion, SMEs can utilize the extended marketing mix approach, which comprises the elements of product, price, place, promotion, people, process, and physical evidence. This study employed a blend of descriptive and exploratory research methodologies, integrating both quantitative data-gathering approaches. A survey was undertaken to assess the perspectives of entrepreneurs about the implementation of marketing mix strategies SMEs. The study examined the influence of the correlation between marketing mix variables on the development of SMEs through regression analysis with the help of  STATA software. The results emphasized the significance of integrating marketing mix elements for SMEs to improve their marketing endeavors, foster brand loyalty, and get a competitive edge. This study enhances comprehension of marketing strategies for small and medium-sized firms in developing economies such as Uzbekistan and offers valuable insights for policymakers and entrepreneurs in promoting the expansion of SMEs in the economy.
Long COVID: Epidemiology, post-COVID-19 manifestations, possible mechanisms, treatment, and prevention strategies – A review
Authors: Sizemore Robert C.
Published: April 2024

Background and objectives: The respiratory disease COVID-19 began in 2019 and quickly became a pandemic infecting millions of individuals across the globe. Many patients show lingering effects of the infection several days after testing negative for the disease. This has become known as “long COVID” and is defined by various sources as lasting anywhere from 4 weeks to periods. This is a review of the existing literature on long COVID which offersextensive insights into its clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment.

Materials and method: Information on clinical features, mechanisms, treatment options, preventive measures, and epidemiology of long COVID is derived from an extensive review of scientific journals and pertinent authoritative sources.

Results: The virus enters the cells via angiotensin-converting enzyme 2(ACE2) receptors. ACE2 receptors are present on numerous cell types throughout the body and thus the virus can affect several organs resulting in avariety of different symptoms. Long COVID symptoms include fatigue, dyspnea, headache, brain fog, and symptoms related to cardiovascular and pulmonary systems. Fatigue can affect upwards of 93% of patients suffering from long COVID. Failure of the body to clear the virus could initiate this chronic effect. Studies indicate that the use of antiviral drugs at the early phase of COVID-19 could prevent long COVID symptoms. Vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 also might help prevent long COVID.

Conclusion: Diagnosing and managing long COVID is challenging due to diverse symptoms, including mental health issues like anxiety and depression. Longitudinal studies and patient-oriented approaches are crucial for treatment, supported by policies and educational campaigns. Understanding the pathophysiology remains a top priority.

July 2024; Vol. 18(2):003. DOI: https://doi.org/10.55010/imcjms.18.015

*Correspondence: M. S. Zaman, Department of Biological Sciences, Alcorn State University, Lorman, MS 39096, USA; Department of Biology, South Texas College, McAllen, TX 78501, USA. Emails: zaman@alcorn.edu; mzaman@southtexascollege.edu
SMART HIRE BASED SYSTEM
Authors: A Mrs. Amulya,
Published: April 2024

An efficient and effective hiring process is a step-by-step process for hiring a new employee, whereby an organization identifies its talent needs, recruits from its talent pool and eventually hires the most qualified candidates. Most companies have their own hiring processes. What follows are the most common steps in the hiring process across industry and regardless of company size. Keep in mind, however, that the specific details of the hiring process are unique to each company. Our model is to Automate the interview process by using Machine learning in order to simplify the process by selecting the key words, skills, passions from the profile and sending the mails to the applicants. In most organisations, recruitment is a complex and time-consuming process, since they get a large number of job applications for openings that are called. managing those process applications manually would want a great amount of labour, time, and cash. further, the hr personnel or the recruitment group ought to manually shortlist the incoming candidates and time table interviews for them as a result. this lengthy technique makes the organization's operations inefficient. therefore, we deliberate to build a web-software with an aim to automate the interview system. the software consists of following capabilities which includes candidate character prediction the use of device gaining knowledge of, computerized resume parser, coping with of the scheduling of interviews, video recording in browser, test self assurance degree and other character trends of the candidate the use of video (eye movements and face feelings) and tone (speech) evaluation, hold track of the recruitment data and send mail to chose/rejected candidates robotically in one-click. this machine will as a consequence make the hiring technique plenty faster & smoother, allow recruitments in larger numbers, generate concise insights and offer summary of the candidate's profile with a purpose to encompass the resume, responses to questions, technical competencies, character traits, video and tone evaluation end result.
PENERAPAN GOOD UNIVERSITY GOVERNANCE TERHADAP KEPUASAN MAHASISWA DENGAN EXCELLENT SERVICE SEBAGAI VARIABEL MODERASI
Authors: Sari Tri Dessy Ratna , Maisyarah Renny , Purba Rahima Br
Published: April 2024

The objective of this research is to examine the impact of the implementation of effective university governance on student satisfaction and excellent service, with a focus on how excellent service moderates the relationship between university governance and student satisfaction at the Indonesian Institute of Technology and Business. This study utilized primary data and targeted a population of 2,501 students from the Indonesian Institute of Technology and Business between 2020-2023. Purposive sampling was employed, resulting in a sample size of 100 students. The analysis involved simple linear regression analysis and MRA (Moderated Regression Analysis) using SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Science) software. The findings of this study demonstrate that good university governance has a positive and significant impact on student satisfaction, while excellent service does not enhance the influence of good university governance on student satisfaction. These findings have implications for university administrators and policymakers, as they emphasize the significance of implementing and maintaining effective governance practices to improve student satisfaction. Further research could explore other factors that may moderate the relationship between university governance and student satisfaction, providing a more comprehensive understanding of this relationship.
Introduction to Climate Change
Authors: Cornelisse Tara , Gazit Nadav
Published: April 2024

This presentation on climate change is divided into two parts: Part 1 explores Earth’s climate system: Earth’s energy balance, glacial and solar cycles, natural variability buy papers (e.g., Niño and Southern Oscillation), and how volcanoes may effect climate. Part 2 delves into anthropogenic climate change: how the atmospheric chemical composition is changing, impacts of climate change that have already been observed, and projections of possible future scenarios.
Ocean Acidification: Building a Skeleton in a Changing Ocean
Authors: Baird Kaitlin , Cohen Anne , de Putron Samantha
Published: April 2024

Coral reefs are particularly vulnerable to ocean acidification due to their calcium carbonate “skeletons,” yet little is known about how ocean acidification will affect coral recruitment. In this exercise, students will examine a species of stony or hard coral belonging to the Order Scleractinia, Favia fragum, and examine how ocean acidification and changes in seawater saturation state (carbonate ion concentration) can affect the calcification process of new recruits of this coral species in Bermuda. After a brief introduction to coral reproduction and recruitment, as well as the chemistry behind calcification and acidification, students will go on to understand the experimental design, obtain and manipulate real data, and analyze the dataset.
Sporotrichosis: A Disease Hazard for Nurserymen
Authors: Skilling Darroll D.
Published: April 2024

originally appeared in American Horticulturist
Cacti, Succulents and Insectivorous Plants by I Kusakabe
Authors: Fukatsu Yasuhiro
Published: April 2024

translated from the Japanese
Structure of Molecular Water and the 3D Pythagoras Theorem
Authors: Teia Luis
Published: April 2024

Water ice crystals inherently embed in their shape complex hexagonal structures, emerging mostly due to the O-H bond angle 104.5 degrees being close to the 120 degrees found in hexagons. This article explores the possible integration of water molecules into a recently published mathematical architecture called the Universal Gear model. Already published in a mathematics peer-reviewed journal, the Universal Gear is an orthogonally-intertwined construct of Pythagoras theorem driven planes, that all together provide a perfect balance in terms of the three main equations governing three-dimensional existence: zero net sum of lengths, zero net sum of areas and zero net sum of volumes. Computer-aided Design shows how a group of (simplified and realistic) water molecules successfully integrate into the (regular and irregular) version of the Universal Gear. Interestingly the geometric pattern that emerges from the projected field of water molecules integrated into the Universal Gear is a structure already observed in monuments of ancient civilizations. The ambient conditions, in terms of pressure and temperature, where such a structure could appear is not yet known, requiring further research preferably using computational molecular dynamics.
Developing Academic Achievement in Mathematics on Fractions through Active Learning Combined with Skill Practice for Grade 3 Elementary Students
Authors: Kumta Thitipat , Phusee-orn Songsak
Published: April 2024

This research aims to 1) develop an effective Active Learning plan combined with skill practice according to the 70/70 criterion, 2) study the learning achievement index through Active Learning combined with skill practice, and 3) investigate the satisfaction towards Active Learning combined with skill practice. The sample group consisted of 27 Grade 3 students from Muang Wapi Pathum School, during the first semester of the 2023 academic year, selected through purposive sampling. The research tools included 1) 10 Active Learning plans totaling 10 hours, 2) mathematics skill practice, 3) an achievement test consisting of 15 multiple-choice questions, and 4) a satisfaction questionnaire regarding Active Learning combined with skill practice, using a 5-point Likert scale with 13 items. The statistical analysis included mean, percentage, standard deviation, and effectiveness index.

The research found that the Active Learning plan was effective with an efficiency of 81.00/82.20, which meets the predefined criterion of 70/70. The effectiveness index was 0.6828, indicating that students improved their learning by 68.28 percent. Overall satisfaction was at the highest level, with an average score of 4.54.
Lost in Statistics
Authors: Jmila Malika
Published: April 2024

The present paper investigates one aspect of questionable research practices relating to Arabic L1 learners of foreign languages, namely the use of statistics. The objective of the paper is to argue that reproducible research requires adopting wise practices in linguistics and that the excessive focus on quantification does not seem to serve this purpose. Statistical significance tests in quantitative research are routinely used in linguistic inquiry as well as language teaching and learning studies with a view to supporting the relevant explanatory insights in linguistics. In this article, I will expose the misuse of statistics by doctoral students in English departments of Morocco working on Arabic L1 learners’ data, by highlighting some practices that are at odds with international good practices in academic research in linguistics. I will take stock of the current questionable practices in this regard to dispel some of the misunderstanding about the use of statistics which is now gaining grounds lest this becomes an orthodoxy. I will argue that research on Arabic L1 learners’ data should be focused more on exploration and discovery, as well as the validation of epistemological insights than on mere descriptive quantification geared to hypothesis verification. These areas of focus constitute the crux of academic research in linguistics, but they seem to be lost in statistics in doctoral students’ theses. Recommendations and solutions are provided for enhancing transparency and improving reproducibility of doctoral research outcomes to advance theory building and the delivery of new research lines in linguistics as well as to avoid the risk of research waste, in line with the requirements of open science.
Study of Etiology, Diagnosis and Treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Authors: Mujtaba Mahfooz
Published: April 2024

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a behavioral- developmental disorder that causes impulsive reactions, learning disorders and excessive physical activities and is associated with some abnormal behaviors. Attention deficit disorder is diagnosed more often in children. However, this disorder has also been observed in adults. Hyperactivity disorder begins around the ages of 2 to 4 years and 3 to 7 percent of children in the world suffer from this disorderو and the prevalence of this disorder in boys is 2 to 9 times higher than in girls. The present research is descriptive-analytical which was done in the form of a library. The tools for collecting information in this research are psychology books, research articles and reputable national and international scientific journals. According to the researches, it can be said that the most important symptoms of this disorder are the inability to concentrate, excessive mobility, and impulsive behaviors. Psychosocial, biological and genetic factors play a major role in the occurrence of this disorder. To treat this disorder, drug therapy is used in the first step, and psychotherapy approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, play therapy, and coaching are used in the next step. Research findings show that if this disorder is not treated, it can disrupt the important functions of a person's life, such as family function, social function, and educational function.
Legality and Conditions of Polygyny in Afghanistan Legal System
Authors: Ayoubi Abdul Wahab , Ayoubi Fazal Rahman
Published: April 2024

Marriage, a cornerstone of social institution, is conventionally practiced through monogamy. However, Afghanistan presents an exception, permitting men to marriage in polygyny under specific conditions. The Afghan Civil Code delineates the framework for polygyny, emphasizing justifiable treatment of wives, financial capacity to support them(alimony), and the fulfillment of legitimate expediency. This research engages a descriptive research design and utilizes qualitative methods to gather data from primary and secondary library sources. The main objective of this study is to illuminate the legal framework and conditions governing polygyny in Afghanistan. The findings indicate that polygyny is not an illegitimate practice but is subject to stringent regulations. Incorporating spousal consent into these considerations could potentially mitigate future family conflicts.
Computer and Cyber Crimes
Authors: Miakhil Pasoon , Wazir Irfan
Published: April 2024

All that were impossible so for, internet have made them possible. Computer has facilitated to restore lots of Data in small memory, which seems to be very impossible from the view of human. Based on the high speed of computer, it calculates and counts very complicated issues within seconds. The improvement in information technology has negative aspect as well. It means it has facilitated for some crimes and illegal activities against the community that before it was very impossible and couldn’t happen. Computer systems is a modern and improved opportunity for law violators, and have made the law breakers to keep up with changed method and feature of crimes. Computer crimes have created much more problems in modern communities; for instance legal societies have confront such conflicts and problems. Such crimes include the ancient and practiced criminal activities like; robbery, deceiving, hacking, and financial abuse, or they have completely new nature which is unpredictable, which have created problems to the former criminal code and criminal procedure code.
Research on Improving the Curriculum Ideology and Politics Ability of Professional Course Teachers in Universities
Authors: Liu Xiao-Yong , Ren Xiao-Li , Ren Xiao-Ping , Sui Chao-Ya , Dong Wan-Jie
Published: April 2024

Teachers are "engineers of the human soul", shouldering the sacred mission of teaching and educating people, and the great responsibility of cultivating builders and successors of socialism with Chinese characteristics. In the new era of socialism with Chinese characteristics, university teachers bear more important educational responsibilities than ever before. Focusing on the fundamental task of cultivating morality and talents, the construction of ideological and political education in university courses has emerged, and it is imperative to improve the ideological and political abilities of teachers in courses. The ideological and political education in university courses is a curriculum teaching reform that integrates ideological and political theory with the teaching of various professional courses, in order to cultivate talents who are both moral and talented and capable of shouldering the responsibilities of the times in the national rejuvenation. To comprehensively promote the construction of ideological and political education in the curriculum, teachers are the key. This article explores the issue of improving the ideological and political abilities of professional course teachers in universities.