bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The relationship of social media celebrities’ attributes and online consumer behaviour towards Malaysian purchase intention
Authors: Hoo Wong Chee , Ramli Suriana , Pung Ng Chee , Allan Mamoon , Hossain Syed Far Abid
Published: March 2024

The goal of this study is to investigate the impact that online celebrities had and still have on Malaysian customers' intents and purchasing behaviours. The use and gratification theory, the source credibility model   and the source attractiveness model are the three theoretical frameworks that form the foundation of this study. These models provide the foundation for this research.  384 respondents who are older than 18 and use social media provided answers to the questionnaire which takes the form of an online survey.  SPSS   software (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) was used for the data analysis and regression analysis was chosen as the method to use in order to establish the significance of hypotheses based on the data collected in order to determine whether or not the data collected supported the hypotheses.  This study found that in order for social media celebrities to successfully influence consumers' intentions to make a purchase through the internet, they need to demonstrate that they are reliable, appealing and knowledgeable. In the context of Malaysia, these are the characteristics that are particularly important in determining whether or not a customer will make a purchase over the internet.
Evaluation of Changes in Acetylcholinesterase Activity in Workers of Mehriz Elixir Pesticide Plant in Yazd
Authors: Jamshidi Hamid Reza , Bakhtiari Leila
Published: March 2024

Background and Aims: Some pesticide chemical compounds, such as organophosphates and carbamates, interfere with or inhibit cholinesterase activity. Employees working in pesticide factories are one of the groups at risk of pesticide poisoning. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of work on exposure to toxins on the serum level of erythrocyte cholinesterase activity.
Materials and Methods: This research was conducted on Mehriz Elixir Pesticide Factory workers. Blood samples were taken from 76 employees in 2 groups as a control group, and 38 workers were exposed to organophosphorus toxins three months after starting work in a factory. Cholinesterase activity was analyzed using the Elman method, and data were analyzed using SPSS software version 22.
Results: The mean age of the subjects was 35.07 years, which was 35.26 in the exposure group (n = 38) and 34.89 in the control group (n = 38). The activity of acetylcholinesterase enzyme in the control group at 0, 10, and 20 minutes was 12.78 ku/l, 14.24 ku/l, and 15.45 ku/l, respectively. The acetylcholinesterase enzyme activity in the exposed group was 10.77 ku/l, 10.40 ku/l, and 10.36 ku/l at 0, 10, and 20 minutes, respectively. At all stages, the mean acetylcholinesterase activity in the control group was higher than the exposed group, but significant differences were observed at 10 and 20 minutes between the 2 groups.
Conclusion: Exposure of workers to organophosphate inhibits acetylcholinesterase, which manifests by a decrease in the activity of this enzyme.
Diversity and Distribution Patterns of Culturable Airborne Fungi in Jiroft City
Authors: Kamali Mohadeseh , Sarvtin Mehdi Taheri
Published: March 2024

Background and Aims: Fungal spores constitute a significant portion of primary biological aerosol particles, and large amounts have been identified in the air. They are present in the atmosphere throughout the year, and their concentration varies due to meteorological factors such as temperature, relative humidity, location, construction conditions, and vegetation. Exposure to airborne fungi has been linked with diseases such as allergic respiratory symptoms, rhinitis, asthma, and various infections. This study investigates the diversity and distribution of airborne fungal spores in Jiroft City, located in the southern region of Iran.
Materials and Methods: Airborne fungal composition was sampled from indoor, outdoor, and hospital air using the sedimentation plate method. Grown fungi were identified using standard mycological techniques, including determining macroscopic and microscopic characteristics.
Results: A total of 230 colonies belonging to 11 genera of fungi were isolated from all culture media. Fungi were isolated from 53 (80.3%) samples. The highest and lowest percent of positive samples were found in outdoor (100%) and hospital (64.3%) air samples, respectively. Cladosporium (43.9%) and Aspergillus (36.4%) were the most common fungi isolated from the samples. Rhodotorula, Syncephalastrum, Paecilomyces, Mucor, and Acremonium were the least isolated fungi (1.5%). 
Conclusion: This study showed the difference in the diversity and distribution of fungi in different environments. Cladosporium and Aspergillus were the most common fungi isolated, which need to be considered due to their ability to cause various diseases.
Blood Chimerism in Fertile Female with 46, XY Karyotype Report
Authors: Naseri Farnoosh , Masoumi Masoumeh , Rezaei Navid , Farahani Abbas Shakoori
Published: March 2024

Introduction: The mammalian Y chromosome is a vital sex-determining factor in mammals by encoding gonadal genes. However, there are some discordant conditions with the XY female chromosome, which can lead to their inclusion in the disorders of sex development group.
Case Report: The person under study is a 22-year-old woman for whom written consent was obtained, and all ethical procedures were followed. Herein, we report an extraordinarily fertile adolescent phenotypic mother with congenital XY abnormality who reared as female, spontaneous puberty with regular menstruation and two gestations. This condition was initially diagnosed using the karyotype technique and finally confirmed with the specialized Fluorescence in-situ hybridization technique. Finally, the quantitative fluorescent polymerase chain reaction technique was used for more certainty. Usually, the male genotype cannot be fertile; since this case is unique, various reasons are involved in its occurrence. One of these cases can be a bone marrow or blood transplant, but according to the study, the possible development of this disorder can be caused by the fetal period.
Conclusion: As the prior clinical history of the case report revealed that her twin brother died during her mother’s expectancies, it can be assumed that the blood supply between the two fetuses has been shared unevenly or that feto-fetal transfusion has occurred. This incident has caused her to become a chimera with XY karyotype.
Study of the Bacterial and Nutritional Causes of Diarrhea in Alpine and Saanen Kids
Authors: Esmaeili Hossein , Arani Ehsan Baghal , Mokhber Dezfouli Mohammad Reza , Joghataei Seyed Mehdi , Ganjkhanlou Mahdi
Published: March 2024

Background: Infectious diarrhea in young goats is one of the most common and serious threats to the animals' health, influencing the profitability of the goat industry. Considering the need to investigate the factors involved in the occurrence of neonatal diseases, especially diarrhea, to improve livestock health and increase productivity, especially in Iran, the present study was conducted with the aim of investigating the bacterial agents involved in the diarrhea of Alpine and Saanen kids.
Methods: Between 1421 goats (714 Saanen and 704 Alpine) under the supervision, 254 goats (17.8%) of different ages died due to diarrhea sign. Samples from the liver, heart, and lungs were taken during the necropsy process, and bacteriological examinations were performed.
Results: Forty-four kids died of non-infectious cause. Diarrhea caused by bacterial agents (10.9%) was much more than non-infectious agents (3.1%). Significantly more so than at other ages, the bacterial agent was isolated from the age of less than 2 months. Isolated bacterial agents included Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus (12.3%), Pseudomonas (7.1%), Bacillus (11%) and Klebsiella (2.6%). E. coli was isolated frequently (63.2%) , and mostly at the age of less than 2 months. The highest rate of isolation of bacterial agents was from the heart, especially E. coli.
Conclusion: The findings of the current research showed that in Saanen and Alpine goats reared in intensive rearing systems, E. coli bacteria has a high contribution to the occurrence of digestive problems and diarrhea, which can be avoided by controlling environmental health, improvement and preventing the density of parturitions in a short time.
Characterization of Bacteriophage vB_PaeS_TUMS_P6 Infecting Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Authors: Kamyab Haniyeh , Torkashvand Narges , Shahverdi Ahmad Reza , Khoshayand Mohammad Reza , Sharifzadeh Mohammad , Sepehrizadeh Zargham
Published: March 2024

Background: Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an important pathogen in healthcare settings that poses significant challenges due to its ability to rapidly develop antibiotic resistance. Its propensity to form biofilms and adapt to host defenses makes it even more difficult to treat, leading to prolonged and debilitating illnesses. So, it is vital to prioritize efforts to develop new strategies for treating infections caused by this pathogen. In the present work, morphological and biological characteristics of vB_PaeS_TUMS_P6 (P6), a lytic phage against P. aeruginosa, belonging to the genus Luzseptimavirus were fully described.
Methods: P. aeruginosa ATCC 27853 was used for propagation and biological characterization of P6. Its morphology was assessed using transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Adsorption rate assay, one-step growth curve analysis and time-kill experiment were analyzed. Host Range of P6, as well as pH and thermal stability were also determined.
Results: The results showed that it was of classic podovirus morphology and had a short latent period. It could kill bacteria at multiplicity of infection as low as 0.01 and also infect some multidrug-resistant clinical isolates. Stability data suggested that P6 remained stable in various temperatures and pH levels, which is a beneficial characteristic for phage therapy in different situations
Conclusion: This study presents promising data supporting the future use of P6 as a candidate for phage therapy.
The Advantages and Challenges of The Accession of The Republic of Moldova to The European Union
Authors: URSU, Viorica , URSU Daniel , MOROȘAN Diana
Published: March 2024

The Republic of Moldova is at a crucial moment in its history, exploring the possibility of joining the European Union (EU). The accession process is a complex one, involving the fulfillment of economic, political and legislative criteria. This also includes reforms in the areas of justice, human rights, the fight against corruption and alignment with European standards. This process involves numerous advantages and challenges, which must be carefully examined to understand the potential impact of the European integration on the country.
In this context, in this article, we will analyze the main positive and negative aspects that define the perspective of the Republic of Moldova in its relationship with the European Union.
Socio-Emotional Skills in The Academic Performance of Portuguese Basic Education Students (Emotional Intelligence Program)
Authors: Martins Ernesto
Published: March 2024

Socio-emotional skills are a central element to face the problems of daily life and relate to others, becoming an essential capacity of the human being, developed educationally. We carried out a hybrid/mixed research (pre-pandemic period academic year 2019-20), modality of action research, having applied an intervention program to develop education for emotions, social skills and emotional intelligence in Portuguese children from 2 classes of the 4th grade elementary school, in order to improve their school performance and relationships between peers (educational environment). The conceptual framework was based on the analysis of the content of a range of studies on emotions, in the psych pedagogical scope, with emphasis on Salovey, Caruso and Mayer and Fernández Berrocal. The data collection techniques were as follows: sociometrist test friendship to the class (pre and post intervention); semi-structured interview with 2 teachers; participant observation; Intervention Program (7 sessions); focus-group; field notes. All ethical and legal rules were complied with in the procedures. The triangulations of the data obtained confirmed the improvement of (self) knowledge of emotions by the students, their social/emotional skills in the school performance of class and the relationships of friendship between them. We proposed socio-educational intervention guidelines to improve coexistence, with the involvement of the family and partners of the school and the emotional intelligence.
An exploratory study of University Students’ Lived Experiences and Memories of Childhood Abuse.
Authors: Lucas Paskas Wagana
Published: March 2024

Child abuse is a serious and devastating global problem. In Tanzania this problem exists in a variety of forms and is deeply rooted in cultural, educational and social practices, often mixed with, and difficult to distinguish from normal measures of correcting and disciplining children. This study is undertaken to describe the patterns of child abuse (physical, emotional and sexual) as experienced by university students in Tanzania in their childhood. The study also aims at obtaining deeper understanding of the different types of perpetrators who interacted with, and inflicted abuse to children in the family and community at large.
Data comes from a representative sample drawn from university students (n=470) in one university in Tanzania in March 2019. Structured questionnaires were used to collect data. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze data.
The results show multiple experiences of physical, emotional and sexual child abuse for both male and female students. The findings also indicate that family members, teachers, peers, and motor-cycle drivers were involved in the abuse of children consistent with similar studies which categorize such groups of people as perpetrators of child abuse (Moore et al, 2007; UNICEF Tanzania, 2011; Kisanga, 2012; McCrann, 2017) 
 The study recommends that behaviors of child abuse be given due attention to ensure proper care, normal development and guarantee protection of children. The study also highlights the significance of engaging university students on intervention programs to counteract the negative effects of child abuse during adulthood.
Promoting Sustainable Tourism: Assessing Student and Non-Student Youth Involvement in Outdoor Recreation Activities in Morogoro, Tanzania
Authors: Mbwile Elia , Rwekaza Godlove
Published: March 2024

Tourism, especially recreational activities, continues to be a major sector contributing to the country's foreign currency and national income. This study aimed at assessing the participation of both students and non-student youth in outdoor recreational activities so as to add knowledge by assessing students' and non-student youth’s awareness of the benefits of outdoor recreational activities, attitudes towards participating in outdoor recreational activities, and levels of satisfaction from participating in outdoor recreational activities among them. The study used a cross-sectional design, and purposive sampling was employed to include 120 respondents. Data were collected using questionnaires comprised of both closed and open-ended questions and data were analyzed using SPSS computer software together with an independent T–test to compare means of variables but descriptive data were analyzed and presented in frequencies and percentages. The results show that 55.7% of respondents were aware of the benefits of outdoor recreational activities that help in healthy and physical gains. The Majority of respondents about 44% responded that their attitude in participating in outdoor recreational activities is due to having fun with friends and family. Also, results found that there were no significant differences between male and female satisfaction in participating in outdoor recreation activities at (t88 = 1.329, P = 0.187). Finally, this study recommends that responsible actors and policymakers should do the promotion of outdoor recreation activities by raising awareness of the benefits of participating in various recreational activities.
Epigenetic science and Indigenous health: key issues and considerations for future research
Authors: Keaney Jaya , Byrne Henrietta , Warin Megan , Kowal Emma , Meloni Maurizio , Gilbert Stephanie , Craig Jeffrey , Rae Kym , Wenitong Mark , Brown Alex
Published: March 2024

Environmental epigenetics is a fast-growing field of scientific research attracting interest from key stakeholders in Indigenous health internationally, including researchers, clinicians, policymakers, and advocacy organisations. It is the study of how various external factors, including food, stress, and toxins, alter genetic expression, and could be biologically passed down to children (and potentially grandchildren). This article explores the growing interest in epigenetics in Indigenous health and social policy fields in Australia and identifies the key implications and challenges for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. The authors advocate for the urgent development of epigenetic research guidelines in Australia and beyond that centre Indigenous sovereignty.
Educación crítica y divulgación científica en las bibliotecas públicas
Authors: Rendón Galvis Catherine
Published: March 2024

Sin información no hay opinión. Esta premisa, aunque parece obvia, puede evidenciarse en la actualidad con temas que nos competen a todos: la guerra en Gaza, el uso de transgénicos, la minería, las hidroeléctricas, entre tantos temas que son de carácter científico, público y social, y de los cuales es necesario que toda la sociedad sepa y entienda para tomar decisiones y tener opción de elegir, con fundamentos, cuál es la mejor opción desde una postura individual pero también en beneficio de un colectivo. Para que las personas puedan opinar, primero tienen que informarse, pero, cómo puede la sociedad informarse y conocer sobre temas de carácter científico; la respuesta podría parecer sencilla y decir tan solo que cada persona tiene la capacidad de documentarse e instruirse por cuenta propia; sin embargo, en el plano real esto no sucede y es ahí cuando el papel de la divulgación científica es fundamental y espacios como las bibliotecas, sea públicas, privadas, especializadas o universitarias pueden convertirse en escenarios de difusión pero también de construcción y creación del conocimiento.
Experiential Learning in Daylighting Course through Performance Measurements
Authors: YILDIRIM Semih Göksel , BAUR Stuart W. , YARBROUGH Thomas G. , NIETERS Matthew
Published: March 2024

The main objective of this study is to adapt research studies on performance measurements for daylighting design to education. An experimental course has been introduced in Missouri University of Science and Technology, and the curriculum was developed by including active learning beside the traditional learning environment. The parameters used in the schematic design and design development stages are presented, and the curriculum topics and practical experience are explained in the study. Particularly performance measurements are associated with course assignments. Curriculum results are evaluated qualitatively with assignment results and quantitatively with surveys. Current and emerging metrics are included in lab assignments and results of course assessments show that emerging metrics in daylighting technology and practical experience had attraction over participants. As a result of the evaluation of two sample courses, differences emerge regarding the courses that can be given at undergraduate and graduate levels. These differences are grouped into traditional lecture learning environments and experiential learning environments. The learning outcomes of the course curricula are summarized as gaining the knowledge and skills to communicate technically at the level of design practitioner for the student aiming for undergraduate graduation and at the level of the research community for the student aiming for graduate level.
Enhancing Online Teaching of Business Statistics: A Pedagogy Before Technology Approach
Authors: Boitshwarelo Bopelo , Jayasinghe Maneka
Published: March 2024

Learning statistics can be challenging for many students, due to their inability to engage in statistical reasoning and application of techniques. This challenge becomes compounded in online learning contexts where students are spatially and temporally separated from the teacher. This paper describes and explains a case of theory-driven interventions designed to enhance the learning experiences of students enrolled in two similar business statistics units, one for undergraduate and the other for postgraduate programs. The paper based its claims primarily on the analysis of data from a student evaluation of teaching survey. This study affirmed the importance of a pedagogy-first approach. It argued that the interventions, which were effective in enhancing the student learning experience, were underpinned by a robust pedagogical analysis of the teaching and learning issues using both constructive alignment and transactional distance theory lenses.
Open Education and Alternative Digital Credentials in Europe
Authors: Griffiths Dai , Burgos Daniel , Aceto Stefania
Published: March 2024

Learners who learn from OER often cannot have their learning assessed or receive a credential. Open credentials offer a potential solution to this problem, combining badges or micro-credentials with competence frameworks and digital seals. This study identified the current situation of open credentials in post-secondary education in Europe, the main themes of the discourse, and the points of agreement and divergence surrounding them. The data comprised a corpus of transcriptions from 12 expert interviews and a focus group. Qualitative text analysis identified the principal themes. Findings included the following: (a) few assessments are available as open content; (b) linking OER and credentials requires detailed and expensive work on learning outcomes and assessment; (c) the aggregation of open credentials to create higher-level qualifications is a widely accepted ambition; (d) the European Union’s infrastructure to support open credentials is appropriate and effective and can foster trust; (e) the outstanding challenges are organisational and practical, not technological; (f) assessment and content provisions should belong to separate organisational functions; and finally, (g) funding and support for open credentials in professional accreditation are essential for further progress.
Extracting Course Features and Learner Profiling for Course Recommendation Systems: A Comprehensive Literature Review
Authors: Narimani Amir , Barberà Elena
Published: March 2024

As education has evolved towards online learning, the availability of learning materials has expanded and consequently, learners’ behavior in choosing resources has changed. The need to offer personalized learning experiences and content has never been greater. Research has explored methods to personalize learning paths and match learning materials with learners’ profiles. Course recommendation systems have emerged as a solution to help learners select courses that suit their interests and aptitude. A comprehensive review study was required to explore the implementation of course recommender systems, with the specifics of courses and learners as the main focal points. This study provided a framework to explain and categorize data sources for course feature extraction, and described the information sources used in previous research to model learner profiles for course recommendations. This review covered articles published between 2015 and 2022 in the repositories most relevant to education and computer science. It revealed increased attention paid to combining course features from different sources. The creation of multi-dimensional learner profiles using multiple learner characteristics and implementing machine-learning-based recommenders has recently gained momentum. As well, a lack of focus on learners’ micro-behaviors and learning actions to create precise models was noted in the literature. Conclusions about recent course recommendation systems development are also discussed.
Towards Quality Assurance in MOOCs: A Comprehensive Review and Micro-Level Framework
Authors: Sebbeq Hanane , El Faddouli Nour-eddine
Published: March 2024

MOOCs (massive open online courses), because of their scale and accessibility, have become a major area of interest in contemporary education. However, despite their growing popularity, the question of their quality remains a central concern, partly due to the lack of consensus on the criteria establishing such quality. This study set out to fill this gap by carrying out a systematic review of the existing literature on MOOC quality and proposing a specific quality assurance framework at a micro level. The methodology employed in this research consisted of a careful analysis of MOOC success factor’s using Biggs’ classification scheme, conducted over a four-year period from 2018 to 2022. The results highlighted the compelling need to consider various indicators across presage, process, and product variables when designing and evaluating MOOCs. This implied paying particular attention to pedagogical quality, both from the learner’s and the teacher’s point of view. The quality framework thus developed is of significant importance. It offers valuable guidance to MOOC designers, learners, and researchers, providing them with an in-depth understanding of the key elements contributing to MOOC quality and facilitating their continuous improvement. In addition, this study highlighted the need to address aspects for future research, including large-scale automated evaluation of MOOCs. By focusing on pedagogical quality, MOOCs can play a vital role in providing meaningful learning experiences, maximizing learner satisfaction, and ensuring their success as innovative educational systems adapted to the changing needs of contemporary education.
Faraday’s error of omission: A tribute to Michael Turvey
Authors: Wagman Jeffrey B.
Published: March 2024

Michael Faraday’s admonition to scientists—“Work. Finish. Publish.”— was on Michael Turvey’s office door at the Center for Ecological Study of Perception and Action. Michael heeded this admonition, publishing hundreds of scientific papers and chapters over the course of his fifty-year career. But Michael always believed that his true life’s work was as a mentor and educator. Moreover, Michael also believed that the time and energy spent celebrating successes ought to outweigh that spent on bemoaning failures. And so, Michael lived by a revised version of Faraday’s admonition—“Work. Finish. Publish. Teach. Celebrate.”
Mini-review: Biological Movements as Objects of Natural Science
Authors: Latash Mark L.
Published: March 2024

BACKGROUND: Two approaches to biological movement have dominated the field, the computational approach (internal models) and the approach based on laws of nature pioneered by several researchers including Michael Turvey.
AIM AND METHOD: We review a body of literature exploring and expanding the approach based on laws of nature. We show, in particular, how this approach fits the philosophical traditions of Merleau-Ponty, the theory of control with spatial referent coordinates, the principle of abundance, and the concept of performance-stabilizing synergies using the uncontrolled manifold hypothesis.
RESULTS: Currently, this scheme of motor control has been applied successfully in studies of a variety of effectors, from single motor units to the whole body, a variety of tasks, and various populations. It led to the discovery of new phenomena and new interpretations of known phenomena. It has been productive in studies of neurological patients offering new understanding of some of the common pathologies (e.g., spasticity) and new tools for early diagnosis of various subcortical disorders and monitoring treatment effects.
CONCLUSION: Currently, this field faces a number of challenges including the following: Mapping steps in the hierarchical control scheme on neurophysiological structures and circuits, understanding the relative role of intra-muscle (spinal) and multi-effector (supraspinal) synergies, expanding studies of movements in intact animals and animal preparation, and moving beyond the current scheme to fields traditionally associated with psychology. Just like the current scheme represents moving “outside the box” of classical mechanics, a step outside the current thinking is needed.
More than science: A systems approach inspired by Michael T. Turvey
Authors: Amazeen Polemnia G.
Published: March 2024

This year, we lost a giant in the field of perception and action, Michael T. Turvey. This special issue is dedicated to the impact that he made on his students and the field. I learned about ecological psychology just as I was headed to graduate school in 1990. Through Michael's teachings and my own academic career that followed, I recognized that the inseparability of organism and environment that was fundamental to ecological psychology was part of the larger story of a systems perspective that itself helped to frame questions of causality from Aristotle and the problematic division of subject and object inherited from Descartes. In this mini review, I identify fundamental concepts in systems science from an academic perspective, but I extend that same reasoning to life beyond science. Together with his wife, Claudia Carello, who was also the director of the Center for the Ecological Study of Perception and Action (CESPA) at the University of Connecticut, Michael taught, mentored, and cared for his students within the same systems framework. It is that broader lesson for how to teach and mentor students that I offer to honor his memory today.
Biological Movements as Objects of Natural Science (In memory of Michael Turvey, February 14, 1942 - August 12, 2023)
Authors: Feldman Anatol
Published: March 2024

Michael Turvey was a great scientist, encyclopedist, fine lecturer, and, together with his wife and colleague Claudia Carello a wonderful friend of many. Mike Turvey was able to educate the next generation of students and influence the thinking of many outstanding researchers by focusing on a multidisciplinary approach to ecological psychology in which organisms directly perceive sensory stimuli and evaluate them depending on actions they can accomplish in the environment (Gibson 1968). This, “affordance principle” is applied to all biological kingdoms from a single cell amoeba to multi-celled organisms.  Some other essential ideas in behavioral neuroscience advanced by Turvey are considered.
Impact of social media on secondary schools’ youths within Edo North, Edo State, Nigeria: A psychological perspective
Authors: Ngonso Blessed Frederick , Ukhurebor Kingsley Eghonghon , Egielewa Peter Eshioke , Ndunagu Juliana Ngozi , Yaah-Nyakko Nana Kojo
Published: March 2024

This study examined the psychological impact of social media on Nigerian teenagers looking at how social media posts and tweets (messages) influence their perceptions towards migrating abroad. A survey research method was adopted to investigate the problem in its natural setting. Four secondary schools (SSs) within Edo North, Edo State, Nigeria were randomly selected from 56 government-owned SSs for the study. A questionnaire was used as a data collection instrument to obtain respondents' views (data) which was later analysed using SPSS. Spearman correlation and Pearson's R were used to measure the two hypotheses symmetrically. The chi-square was then used to test the results.  According to their opinions (data collected), the findings of the study revealed that Nigerian teenagers of school age have access to social media, prefer text, video  and audio kinds of information  and mostly prefer Facebook to other social media networking sites. After analysing the tested hypotheses, the researcher concludes that there is a significant relationship between social media messages and Nigerian teenagers’ desire to travel abroad.  Hence, social media messages or information affect their mental construct negatively which could be compared to mental slavery and they made some recommendations that would assist in mitigating these impacts.
Exploring online teaching and learning challenges for the technical and vocational education and training lecturer
Authors: Mesuwini Joseph , Mokoena Sello
Published: March 2024

This paper explored the challenges lecturers face in teaching through online platforms. Online learning has become increasingly prevalent in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions, offering opportunities and challenges for TVET lecturers. The transition from traditional face-to-face teaching to online environments requires lecturers to adapt to the new teaching methods, design engaging content, and navigate digital platforms. The qualitative research gathered data from 35 lecturers out of 60 conveniently and purposefully selected from five engineering campuses at a South African TVET college. Participants were accessible to the researcher and possessed online teaching experiences. Participant observation was used as a data-gathering tool. The study attempts to answer the question: What challenges are lecturers facing during online teaching and learning? The Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge Framework for Teacher Knowledge by Koehler and Mishra guided the study. Data were analysed thematically from the identified patterns and themes. The findings revealed technical difficulties like connectivity and software glitches, which disrupted the teaching and learning process. Lecturers grappled with receiving practical online support. The limited interaction and collaboration among students in virtual settings posed additional challenges in maintaining engagement and addressing individual learning needs. Furthermore, access and equity issues hindered students' ability to participate fully due to inadequate technology, internet access, and power outages. To overcome these challenges, the study recommended lecturers continuous professional development in online learning methods and technologies. Addressing the challenges contributes to the successful implementation of online learning in the TVET sector by ensuring quality education and enhancing students' skills and competencies.
Comparison of the analgesic effects of different bupivacaine concentrations in continuous femoral block after total knee arthroplasty surgery
Authors: Ünal Murat , Şavlı Mete Serpil , Kaya Menşure , Dünmez Abdurrahman , Özalp Şenel Gülçin , Kadıoğulları Nihal
Published: March 2024

Aim: In regional anesthesia practice, anesthesists’ goal must be to use the lowest effective concentration of local anesthetics to provide sufficient pain relief while minimizing side effects and complications. This study was designed to compare the analgesic efficacy of two different concentrations of bupivacaine (0.125% and 0.1%) in continuous femoral block for postoperative analgesia.Method: In this study, fifty patients were enrolled, all of whom underwent femoral nerve block catheterization. The block procedure involved the administration of 30ml of bupivacaine solution at a concentration of 0.25%. Following a thirty-minute interval post-block application, patients underwent knee surgery under general anesthesia. During the closure of subcutaneous tissues, an additional 10ml of bupivacaine solution was injected through the catheter. Two groups were formed based on the concentration of the solution administered: Group(0.125%) received bupivacaine at a concentration of 0.125%, while Group(0.1%) received it at a concentration of 0.1%. Subsequently, upon arrival at the postoperative care unit, infusion through the catheter commenced at a rate of 10ml/h-1, maintaining the same concentrations for both groups. In addition to the nerve block, all patients were provided with intravenous Patient Controlled Analgesia (PCA) devices containing morphine for pain management. Throughout the postoperative period, sensory and motor block levels, Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) values for static and dynamic pain assessment, total morphine consumption, morphine demand, as well as any observed side effects and complications, were meticulously recorded for analysis.Results: Postoperatively the NRSstatic values at 24th and 48th hours and NRSdynamic values at the 24th hour were higher in Group(0.1%) and it was statistically significant(p<0,007). And at 48th hour, morphine consumption was significantly higher in Group(0.1%) (p<0,05).Conclusions: In our study, all patients across both experimental groups initially experienced satisfactory analgesia. However, within the 24-hour postoperative period, Group(0.1%) exhibited a decline in the quality of analgesia, necessitating increased utilization of rescue analgesics. This escalation in rescue analgesic use was associated with a higher incidence of adverse effects and reduced patient comfort levels within this group. Consequently, our findings indicate that the 0.125% concentration of bupivacaine yielded superior efficacy compared to the 0.1% concentration in the context of continuous femoral block administration.
Suprainguinal fascia iliaca plane block for surgical anesthesia of thigh: A case report for excision of a giant mass
Authors: Medetoglu Koksal Ela Nur , Karapinar Yunus Emre , Simsek Nagihan , Celik Erkan Cem
Published: March 2024

Suprainguinal plane block was defined by Hebbard in 2009 for postoperative analgesia purposes. It is aimed to block the femoral nerve, lateral femoral cutanaeus nerve and obturator nerve. In this case, we presented the successful surgical management of suprainguinal block in excision of a mass in the thigh. During the surgery, which lasted 80 minutes, additional analgesic was needed only during the femur curettage. Postoperative pain scores were low and the patient was discharged the next day.
O dinamismo existencial-espiritual e a tarefa hermenêutica da experiência cristã de Deus
Authors: Duarte Erika Gomes
Published: March 2024

O presente texto tem como fio condutor o dinamismo existencial-espiritual. Este elemento irá atravessar a reflexão em suas três etapas. Na primeira etapa o dinamismo aparece como chave de leitura da condição humana. Já na segunda ele caracteriza os conceitos: experiência, experiência de Deus e experiência cristã de Deus. E por fim, em uma terceira etapa, situa-se a tarefa hermenêutica no coração do dinamismo da experiência cristã de Deus. A conclusão deste itinerário nos permite chegar a uma percepção mais profunda de que a dimensão existencial-espiritual da experiência cristã de Deus não pode ser controlada e nem mesmo monopolizada. Se trata de uma dimensão que se configura em um dinamismo vital, que por sua vez se torna o cerne, o coração da tarefa hermenêutica. Esta reflexão integra principalmente contribuições provenientes de dois teólogos, Raimon Panikar e Bernard Sesboüé, teólogos que procuram dialogar com os homens e mulheres de hoje e com a realidade atual.
A experiência de Deus do Bispo do Araguaia: O compromisso de fé de Dom Pedro Casaldáliga, CMF
Authors: Malta Calmon Rodovalho
Published: March 2024

O presente artigo tem como objetivo demonstrar a experiência religiosa de Dom Pedro Casaldáliga, CMF como bispo do Araguaia, no Estado do Mato Grosso no Brasil. Em realidade, cada dia mais conflitiva no político-religioso, optamos por demonstrar, sua experiência a partir das influências importantes em seu processo de formação e como essas ressoaram diretamente em sua postura ética como defensor dos excluídos: indígenas, trabalhadores do campo e pobres. Assim, discorremos sobre a terminologia de experiência religiosa, em seguida buscamos saber quem foi Dom Pedro Casaldáliga e depois sua compreensão da experiência religiosa. Por fim, apresentamos seu testemunho incondicional como exemplo cristão a ser seguido. Metodologicamente seguimos a análise bibliográfica e procuramos evitar terminologias que poderiam trazer repulsa para alguns ou demasiado entusiasmo para outros relevando assim, o testemunho de fé de um bispo da Igreja Católica comprometido. Concluímos convictos de que seu testemunho de Jesus Cristo é seu maior legado.
Religião como problema filosófico: Alguns aportes de Nietzsche, Habermas, Panikkar e Puntel
Authors: Souza Hugo França de , Sureki Luiz Carlos
Published: March 2024

A religião é um fenômeno humano, ato de sua criatividade e expressão da sua cultura. Enquanto muitos filósofos viram a religião como uma fonte de inspiração para a vida, outros a viram como um entrave ao desenvolvimento humano. O presente artigo procura sondar alguns traços da relação entre filosofia e religião. Partindo da filosofia antirreligiosa de Nietzsche, apresentamos a proposta filosófica pós-metafísica de Habermas em termos de sua pretensão de “traduzir” o discurso religioso no debate público. Um conceito elementar de “religião” é então apresentado com aportes de Panikkar. Por fim, uma crítica à pretensão de Habermas quanto à tradução do conteúdo semântico da religião será apresentada a partir da Filosofia Estrutural-Sistemática de Puntel.
Peningkatan Kemampuan Menghitung Perkalian Melalui Metode Jarimatika Pada Siswa Kelas III Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Ana Oktavia Elisa , Kurniawan Sandra Bayu , Budiharto Tri
Published: March 2024

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah adalah untuk meningkatkan kemampuan menghitung perkalian siswa Kelas III SD Negeri Panularan No.06 Surakarta. Penelitian ini berupa penelitian tindakan kelas dengan menggunakan model dari Kemmis and Mc Taggart yang memiliki empat tahapan pada setiap siklusnya, seperti perencanaan, pelaksanaan, observasi dan refleksi. Model penelitian Kemmis and Mc Tanggart merupakan bagian dari konsep dasar yang diterbitkan oleh  Krt Lewin atau biasa dikenal dengan model penelitian spiral. Subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas III SD Panularan. Teknik pengmpulan data dalam penelitian ini dengan cara wawancara, observasi, dokumentasi dan test. Teknik uji validasi dilakukan oleh ahli materi seperti guru kelas dan dosen validator. Data penelitian menunjukan bahwa penggunaan metode jarimatika dalam pembelajaran dinyatakan sangat layak dalam meningkatkan kemampuan menghitung perkalian siswa. 

Tingkat kelayakan metode jarimatika berdasarkan data penelitian yang diperoleh, yaitu :

1. pratindakan nilai rata-rata 62.6

2. Siklus I nilai rata-rata 66,91

3. Siklus 2 nilai rata-rata 82,28 

 
Penerapan model pembelajaran kooperatif tipe think talk write (TTW) untuk meningkatkan keterampilan menyelesaikan soal cerita matematika peserta didik kelas V sekolah dasar
Authors: Husniah Isnaini Maysaroh
Published: March 2024

Abstract. This research having a problem formulation of how the application of the TTW type of cooperative learning model can improve the skill of solving math stories problem for 5th grade students on elementary school in Surakarta in the 2019/2020 academic years. The purpose of this research was to improve the skills to solve mathematical story problems using the cooperative learning model of TTW type in the 5th students students on elementary school in Surakarta. This research  uses a class action research method with two cycles, four meetings. Data sources used were secondary and primary data. Data collection techniques used were observation, interview, documentation and tests. The validity test used were source triangulation and technique triangulation. The analysis technique uses the model of miles and Huberman. To find out the initial conditions of the skills to solve mathematical story problems, a pre-action test was conducted. The classical completeness of the pretreatment test was 0%. The percentage increased in first cycle was 65%, then increased again in cycle II was 91%. Based on the results of the research, it can be concluded that the learning model of TTW type can improve the skills to solve mathematical story problems on 5th students of elementary school in Surakarta in the 2019/2020 academic years. This research is expected to be able to add scientific insights and as input for further researchers

Keywords: mathematical story problem solving skills, cooperative learning models of think talk write (TTW) type, elementary school
Analisis pemanfaatan perpustakaan dalam meningkatkan minat baca bagi siswa kelas 4 sekolah dasar
Authors: Sukmaranti Aida Putri , Mulyono Hadi , Istiyati Siti
Published: March 2024

This research aims to explain the function of the library, the availability of library book collections, and library management in increasing reading interest for grade 4 students of SD Negeri Soropadan Surakarta. This research is expected to provide positive input to the school in utilizing the school library, as well as efforts to improve the quality of the school library and students' reading interests. This research is qualitative research with descriptive qualitative research method. Data collection is done by observation techniques, interviews, questionnaires, and documentation studies. Data sources are obtained from principals, grade IV teachers, librarians, and students. Validity of data using source triangulation. Data analysis using Miles and Huberman's interactive analytics model. The results showed that the educational function, informative function, and recreational function of the SD Negeri Soropadan library were felt by more than 50% of the students. Judging from the collection of books that are in accordance with the curriculum, thus helping students' learning. The library is used as a place for students to learn. The availability of adequate books, various types and providing books that are entertaining for students. The availability of book collections in various types and classified libraries. Collection of books oriented and relevant according to the needs of students. The arrangement and arrangement of library materials for students is already interesting. Procurement and development only relies on assistance from the government and other parties. Library management is carried out by teachers not professionals. Library services, such as circulation services, reference services, and reading room services are already running. So it was concluded that the use of the SD Negeri Soropadan library including functions, availability of collections, and management was not optimal in increasing students' reading interest.
The Relationship Between Self-Efficacy And Acadmic Stress In Psychology Study Program Student At Muhammadiyah University Of Sidoarjo
Authors: Fatmana Anjarsari Candra , Eko Hardi Ansyah
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini mempunyai tujuan guna menguji hubungan antara self efficacy dengan stress akademik pada mahasiswa Program Studi Psikologi Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan metode pendekatan kuantitatif. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah 762 dengan jumlah sampel 238 mahasiswa Program Studi Psikologi Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo. Penelitian ini menggunakan teknik simple random sampling dalam pengmbilan sampel. Teknik pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan dua skala, yaitu skala self efficacy dan stres akademik dengan menggunakan penyusunan skala psikologi yang menggunakan skala likert. Analisis data menggunakan kolerasi product moment dengan bantuan SPSS for windows. Hasil dari nilai R-Square pada penelitian ini adalah 0,102 atau 10,2% sehingga membuktikan bahwa self efficacy memiliki pengaruh terhadap stres akademik. Hasil dari uji hipotesis menunjukkan hasil rxy = -319 dengan taraf signifikansi 0,000. Hal ini membuktikan bahwa variabel self-efficacy dan stress akademik pada mahasiswa Program Studi Psikologi Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo memiliki hubungan yang negatif. Hubungan negatif ini dapat diartikan jika self efficacy semaki ntinggi maka tingkat stres akademik akan semakin rendah, begitupun sebaliknya apabila self efficacy semakin rendah yang dimiliki oleh mahasiswa maka tingkat stres akademik yang dirasakan oleh mahasiswa akan semakin tinggi.