bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Capability of logistic regression in identifying flood-susceptible areas in a small watershed
Authors: Edamo Muluneh Legesse , Ayele Elias Gebeyehu , Yisihak Ukumo Tigistu , Alemayehu Kassaye Aklilu , Paulos Haile Ashagre
Published: August 2024

The Earth is currently experiencing severe economic and social consequences as a result of frequent floods. This study is crucial for effective risk management and mitigation, protecting lives and property from potential flood damage in the Deme watershed. This study endeavors to assess the efficacy of a logistic regression model in generating a flood susceptibility map for the Deme watershed in Ethiopia. Fourteen factors contributing to flooding were considered, including digital elevation model, slope, aspect, profile curvature, plane curvature, Topographic Position Index (TPI), Topographic Roughness Index (TRI), flow direction, Topographic Wetness Index (TWI), distance to the river, rainfall, land use/land cover (LULC), Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI), and soil type. The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve method was employed to validate the model. The area under the curve (AUC) values for the model were determined to be 81% for the training dataset and 82% for the validation dataset, indicating its effectiveness in delineating flood-prone areas. The findings revealed that 18% of the watershed is very highly susceptible to flooding, 19% exhibits high susceptibility, 18% shows moderate susceptibility, while 20 and 24% have low and very low susceptibility, respectively. This research provides insights into comprehensive flood prevention and urban development strategies.
Review of historical plumbing codes for lead service line inventories in the United States
Authors: Devine Christina , Garcia-Bakarich Luis , Platten William , Jajeh Krista , Triantafyllidou Simoni
Published: August 2024

Inventorying and replacing lead service lines (LSLs) is a national priority in the United States (US), with records review conducted as a first step. Among other records, historical plumbing codes can provide cutoff dates for LSL allowance in the US. This work identified and reviewed historical national plumbing codes for mention of lead for drinking water pipe and found that lead pipe was permissible for service lines by the Basic Plumbing Code until 1978, the Uniform Plumbing Code until 1988, and the Southern Standard Plumbing Code until 1977/78. Overall, identifying pertinent code titles over time and obtaining them was challenging because those records were not readily available. Once obtained, interpreting the code language also proved challenging. Terminology initially reflected sanitary systems before drinking water systems were incorporated, and code editions through the years reorganized the content and specific mentions of lead in service lines within text. This review focused on model plumbing codes, which are then adopted at the state or local level, typically with modifications that also need to be understood. Two practical examples of service line inventory development were also summarized. These examples highlighted placing different emphasis on plumbing code review.
Olanzapine Induces Adipogenesis and Glucose Uptake by Activating Glycolysis and Synergizing with the PI3K-AKT Pathway
Authors: Li Shen , Fu Yun , Wang Wanyao , Qiu Jiali , Huang Yepei , Li Xuemin , Yang Ke , Yu Xiawen , Ma Yanyan , Zhang Yuan , Zhang Miaomiao , Li Jie , Li Wei-Dong
Published: August 2024

Background:

Administration of olanzapine (OLA) is closely associated with obesity and
glycolipid abnormalities in patients with schizophrenia (SCZ), although the exact molecular mechanisms
remain elusive.

Objective:

We conducted comprehensive animal and molecular experiments to elucidate the mechanisms
underlying OLA-induced weight gain.

Methods:

We investigated the mechanisms of OLA-induced adipogenesis and lipid storage by employing
a real-time ATP production rate assay, glucose uptake test, and reactive oxygen species (ROS)
detection in 3T3-L1 cells and AMSCs. Rodent models were treated with OLA using various intervention
durations, dietary patterns (normal diets/western diets), and drug doses. We assessed body weight,
epididymal and liver fat levels, and metabolic markers in both male and female mice.

Results:

OLA accelerates adipogenesis by directly activating glycolysis and its downstream PI3K signaling
pathway in differentiated adipocytes. OLA promotes glucose uptake in differentiated 3T3-L1
preadipocytes. In mouse models with normal glycolipid metabolism, OLA administration failed to increase
food intake and weight gain despite elevated GAPDH expression, a marker related to glycolysis
and PI3K-AKT. This supports the notion that glycolysis plays a significant role in OLA-induced metabolic
dysfunction.

Conclusion:

OLA induces glycolysis and activates the downstream PI3K-AKT signaling pathway,
thereby promoting adipogenesis.
Introduction
Authors: Muguro Joseph Kamau , Njeri Paul Waweru , Sasaki Minoru
Published: August 2024

The section introduces the complex array of challenges confronting
transportation in Kenya, drawing on an extensive examination of existing literature. It
highlights key issues such as safety, policing and policy regulations, infrastructure
shortcomings, all crucial components of the transportation landscape. By
contextualizing these challenges within the framework of sustainable development
goals (SDGs), the chapter underscores the urgent need to align transportation practices
with broader sustainability objectives. This foundational analysis sets the stage for
subsequent discussions aimed at identifying actionable solutions and driving progress
toward a more sustainable transport system in Kenya, ultimately paving the way for
transformative change in the nation's transportation sector.
Road Infrastructure and Traffic Flow
Authors: Muguro Joseph Kamau , Njeri Paul Waweru , Sasaki Minoru
Published: August 2024

The section looks at the state of road infrastructure in the country and the
consequences stemming from the use/abuse of the same by different players. Key
aspects explored in this analysis include the state and management of road
construction, the intricate relationship between roads and traffic dynamics, as well as
the usability and accessibility of road networks. Various road infrastructural challenges
are addressed, ranging from illegal unmarked obstacles and unauthorized structures to
the confiscation of road resources by informal businesses, illegal parking, among others
and below-par road provisions for persons with disabilities (PWDs). Additionally,
factors such as accidents, vandalism, garbage accumulation, and weather effects further
compound the degradation of road infrastructure. Proposed solutions advocate for
measures such as regulating Central Business District (CBD) access through designated
transport associations (SACCOs), fostering public engagement in road development
initiatives, and promoting alternative modes of mobility alongside pedestrian-friendly
urban planning.

"Building more roads to prevent congestion is like a fat man loosening his belt to
prevent obesity" – Lewis Mumford
Integrating an Intelligent Transport System
Authors: Muguro Joseph Kamau , Njeri Paul Waweru , Sasaki Minoru
Published: August 2024

This section proposes the Integrated Intelligent Transport System (ITS) as a
comprehensive solution to address major transportation challenges in Kenya. By
conducting a thorough assessment of the country's transport system, the ITS aims to
enhance road monitoring efficiency, safety, and sustainability. It integrates cuttingedge features like in-vehicle sensors and external monitoring units to monitor driver
behavior, identify accident-prone areas, and streamline emergency collaboration and
reporting processes. Emphasizing data transparency and evidence-based policymaking,
the ITS seeks to create a safer and more efficient transportation ecosystem. Through
these initiatives, the ITS lays the groundwork for long-term resilience and
sustainability in Kenya's transport sector.

"The Reality About Transportation is that it’s Future-oriented. If We’re Planning
for What We Have, We’re Behind the Curve." - Anthony Foxx (U.S. Secretary of Transportation 2013-2017)
IDENTIFYING AND ANALYSING THE FACTORS IMPACTING QUALITY IN EDUCATION: A STUDY TO DETERMINE SATISFACTION LEVEL OF STUDENTS AND FACULTIES IN A UNIVERSITY
Authors: Pratim Baruah  , Bipllab Roy
Published: August 2024

This study aimed to identify and analyse the factors impacting quality to determine the satisfaction level of students and faculty in a university. This study was carried out in a private university in India. The researchers identified certain factors based on the previous work done by different researchers. The population for this research was 116 students and 12 faculty members of Kaziranga University School of Business out of which a sample size of 90 was selected by using simple random sampling based on 95% confidence level. A questionnaire with 5 point Likert scale was used to assess the attitude and opinion of the students as well as faculty members. To analyse the data SPSS version 20.0 was used. The results and findings showed that there is a significant difference between the satisfaction level and expectation level among the students as well as faculties in terms of the different factors. The result also showed that the satisfaction levels of faculty and students do not vary considerably.
A STUDY ON CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN BANKING SECTOR
Authors: Gautam Kohli  , Santosh Kr. Maurya
Published: August 2024

Customers play a predominant role in service marketing. Financial services produce a challenging sector and bear professional skill in designing product/services. Out of other financial service, banking is oldest and important financial service sector. Customer Relationship Management (CRM) has a massive influence in service sector, to win and hold customers for long term efficiency. In the early half of 90s, the relationship marketing idea was formally introduced into the service marketing field. Banks found it more bene
“Employees' Perception And Awareness Towards Corporate Social Responsibility Practices: A Case Study of Private Telecom Company”.
Authors: Bhawna Saxena
Published: August 2024

Purpose: This research is based on the study of CSR Practices in Vodafone Idea Limited, the company engaged in the Telecommunications Industry. To discover the extent to which executives and managers represent their awareness and their perceptions of corporate social responsibility (CSR). Based on the quantitative analysis, the paper provides evidence that while a great proportion of managers express a highly positive attitude.
 Methodology: A case study questionnaire was administered to 100 respondents dealing with Vodafone Idea Limited Company operating in Mumbai (Maharashtra), Shimla (H.P) area India, with results from Likert scales analysis using descriptive analysis. This was descriptive research design using a survey research & purposive sampling technique. Data was collected from both primary & secondary sources to meet the objectives of the research.
 Results: The findings of this study have implications for company-wide efforts to find ways to enhance CSR perceptions by helping top management and mid-level managers understand that enhancement of positive employees' perceptions of CSR activities is the first priority for resolving ethical conflicts among employees, owing to the pressure of goal attainment and the company's social performance. The result of this research can be used in shaping management policy and educating about CSR to their employees
 Recommendations: (1) Vodafone Idea Limited Company should continually improve to achieve a high level of social responsibility as well as achieve greater loyalty from their employees. (2) The company should do what is necessary to raise the employee awareness level of social responsibility. (3) The company should consider that the perceptions of employees who actually perform CSR activities are more important than anything else.
Socioeconomic Consequences of Climate Change
Authors: Gupta Ratish C , Maheshwari Shruti
Published: August 2024

This report explains the term' global warming. It details its causes and effects, emphasizing the economic impact of such climate changesin India and the world. Global warming is a relatively well-known term for most of the human population. It is commonly used by theeducated and is heard of and observed by all of the world. From the layman's perspective, it is evident that the world is much hotter thanever. Also, it is expected to have far-reaching, long-lasting, and, in many cases, devastating consequences for planet Earth. But, the harshreality is that global warming is a seriously misunderstood concept. It is an area that is getting much-needed attention but not that of thecommoner. Its origin, causes, timeline are barely given the importance it deserves, and, consequently, global warming is not gettingattention at the grassroots level. The situation seems to be worsening with the fact that the human population who well know the facts andconsequences of global warming still continue to follow their comfortable lifestyle and ignore the repercussions of anti-environmentalwork practices. Thus global warming forms the basis for the report to provide the readers with insight, factual information, and clarity onthe concept of global warming.
Cultural Adaptation of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Maternal and Child mHealth Intervention: Protocol for a Co-Design and Adaptation Research Study
Authors: Ishaque Sana , Ela Ola , Rissel Chris , Canuto Karla , Hall Kerry , Bidargaddi Niranjan , Briley Annette , Roberts Claire T , Perkes Sarah Jane , Dowling Anna , Bonevski Billie
Published: August 2024

Background

There is limited evidence of high-quality, accessible, culturally safe, and effective digital health interventions for Indigenous mothers and babies. Like any other intervention, the feasibility and efficacy of digital health interventions depend on how well they are co-designed with Indigenous communities and their adaptability to intracultural diversity.

Objective

This study aims to adapt an existing co-designed mobile health (mHealth) intervention app with health professionals and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander mothers living in South Australia.

Methods

Potential participants include Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander pregnant women and mothers of children aged 0-5 years, non-Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander women who are mothers of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander babies, and health professionals who predominantly care for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander mothers and babies. Participants will be recruited from multiple Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander–specific health services under the local health networks around metropolitan South Australia. In this study, data collection will be carried out via culturally safe, and family-friendly yarning circles, facilitated by Aboriginal research staff to collect feedback on the existing mHealth app from approximately 20 women and 10 health professionals, with the aim to achieve data saturation. This will inform the changes required to the mHealth app. All focus groups and interviews will be audio recorded and transcribed verbatim. Data will be inductively analyzed using realist epistemology via NVivo software (Lumivero). Themes about the mHealth app’s cultural acceptability, usability, and appropriateness will be used to inform the changes applied to the app.

Results

With the feedback received from participating women and health professionals, changes in the smartphone app will be made to ensure the intervention is supportive and meets the needs of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander mothers and families in South Australia. Participation of community members will promote ownership, community engagement, and implementation.

Conclusions

A co-designed, culturally sensitive, and effective digital health intervention is likely to support Indigenous mothers and their children facing health disparities due to the disruption of Indigenous culture by colaying a foundation for a potential clinical trial and wider implementation.

International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)

PRR1-10.2196/53748
Integrating Digital Assistive Technologies Into Care Processes: Mixed Methods Study
Authors: Hofstetter Sebastian , Zilezinski Max , Behr Dominik , Kraft Bernhard , Buhtz Christian , Paulicke Denny , Wolf Anja , Klus Christina , Stoevesandt Dietrich , Schwarz Karsten , Jahn Patrick
Published: August 2024

Background

Current challenges in patient care have increased research on technology use in nursing and health care. Digital assistive technologies (DATs) are one option that can be incorporated into care processes. However, how the application of DATs should be introduced to nurses and care professionals must be clarified. No structured and effective education concepts for the patient-oriented integration of DATs in the nursing sector are currently available.

Objective

This study aims to examine how a structured and guided integration and education concept, herein termed the sensitization, evaluative introduction, qualification, and implementation (SEQI) education concept, can support the integration of DATs into nursing practices.

Methods

This study used an explanatory, sequential study design with a mixed methods approach. The SEQI intervention was run in 26 long-term care facilities oriented toward older adults in Germany after a 5-day training course in each. The participating care professionals were asked to test 1 of 6 DATs in real-world practice over 3 days. Surveys (n=112) were then administered that recorded the intention to use DATs at 3 measurement points, and guided qualitative interviews with care professionals (n=12) were conducted to evaluate the learning concepts and effects of the intervention.

Results

As this was a pilot study, no sample size calculation was carried out, and P values were not reported. The participating care professionals were generally willing to integrate DATs—as an additional resource—into nursing processes even before the 4-stage SEQI intervention was presented. However, the intervention provided additional background knowledge and sensitized care professionals to the digital transformation, enabling them to evaluate how DATs fit in the health care sector, what qualifies these technologies for correct application, and what promotes their use. The care professionals expressed specific ideas and requirements for both technology-related education concepts and nursing DATs.

Conclusions

Actively matching technical support, physical limitations, and patients’ needs is crucial when selecting DATs and integrating them into nursing processes. To this end, using a structured process such as SEQI that strengthens care professionals’ ability to integrate DATs can help improve the benefits of such technology in the health care setting. Practical, application-oriented learning can promote the long-term implementation of DATs.
Factors Associated with High E-Health Literacy Comparing between Seniors and Non-seniors in a Middle-Income Country (Preprint)
Authors: Sainimnuan Supawadee , Preedachitkun Rinrada , Petchthai Ponnapa , Paokantarakorn Yuwadee , Siriussawakul Arunotai , Srinonprasert Varalak
Published: August 2024

BACKGROUND

Currently, the rapid aging of the population around the world, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), is leading to changing demands on healthcare systems. The preparation of the population for adequate e-health literacy and good digital health is one of the challenges of social policy. The willingness to understand e-health literacy and telemedicine use in the different age ranges of the population will help to understand the loopholes and bottlenecks in the implementation and help to develop appropriate solutions. Currently, studies on the status of e-health literacy in the different age ranges remain limited and scarce.

OBJECTIVE

In this study, we intend to investigate the prevalence and factors associated with low e-health literacy, including attitudes toward e-health literacy, by focusing on the different age ranges in Thailand, a middle-income country.

METHODS

We conducted a cross-sectional, observational study in January-July 2021. A total of 400 participants who visited the outpatient department of Siriraj Hospital were recruited and completed questionnaires, which measured demographic information, frequency of internet use, devices used for accessing the internet, and e-health literacy. E-health literacy was assessed using the eHAELS score. We applied univariable logistic regression analysis to elucidate the factors associated with e-health literacy.

RESULTS

Our study revealed that the senior participants had a lower level of e-health literacy compared to non-senior participants. Additionally, other crucial interesting factors in the senior group associated with low e-health literacy included a low level of knowledge about e-health for finding and utilizing health information to take care of themselves, and a lack of confidence in using information from the internet to make health decisions. Moreover, the attitude and interest toward telemedicine use were among the interesting factors that should be considered in the study. The participants in both groups with low e-health literacy expressed fear of not receiving treatment or being unable to complete treatment by a doctor. They were not confident in using technology correctly, feared not understanding how to use medication, and were more concerned about data security compared to participants with high e-health literacy.

CONCLUSIONS

Our study provides valuable information on the e-health literacy of seniors and non-seniors in a middle-income country, which may be used to guide further improvements and promote digital health in the aging societies.
IoT-Based Baby Cradle System
Authors: Dumpalwar Dileep
Published: August 2024

Abstract: The IoT-based baby cradle system represents a novel approach to infant care, leveraging technology to provide caregivers with real-time monitoring and control capabilities. This paper outlines the design, implementation, and functionalities of the system, aimed at enhancing safety, convenience, and accessibility in childcare practices. By integrating advanced sensors, actuators, and connectivity modules, the system enables remote monitoring of vital signs, such as temperature and heartbeat, while offering control over soothing motions and alerts for abnormal conditions. Through thorough research and iterative development, the system ensures a user-friendly experience with seamless integration into existing smart home ecosystems. The expected outputs include enhanced safety, improved sleep monitoring, remote accessibility, data-driven insights, and energy efficiency, contributing to a holistic approach to infant care. Keywords—IoT-based baby cradle system, caregivers, remote monitoring, sensors, actuators, convenience, safety, well-being, technology , parenting, smart cradle, real-time data, control capabilities, peace of mind, implementation, functionalities ,design, integration, methodology, project scope, objectives, research, requirement gathering, design architecture, prototype development, testing, integration, connectivity, user interface, experience design, quality assurance, deployment
Blockchain in Telecommunications
Authors: Bhayani Rashi
Published: August 2024

Abstract: Blockchain technology is revolutionizing the telecommunications industry by addressing key challenges such as security, transparency, and efficiency. Blockchain in telecom provides a secure identity management system where risks of data leakage and information theft are eliminated. It improves billing cycles through unchangeable, transparent records that cut down on fraud. Blockchain-enabled smart contracts can automate these agreements between telecom operators and even with their customers, cutting costs for both sides. Furthermore, blockchain speeds up the roaming service invoice processing by allowing precise billing for all transactions between network operators. However, blockchain will be bedrock in the future of telecommunications.
Certification of quantum state functions under partial information
Authors: Zambrano Leonardo , Farina Donato , Pagliaro Egle , Taddei Marcio M. , Acin Antonio
Published: August 2024

Convex functions of quantum states play a key role in quantum physics, with examples ranging from Bell inequalities to von Neumann entropy. However, in experimental scenarios, direct measurements of these functions are often impractical. We address this issue by introducing two methods for determining rigorous confidence bounds for convex functions based on informationally incomplete measurements. Our approach outperforms existing protocols by providing tighter bounds for a fixed confidence level and number of measurements. We evaluate the performance of our methods using both numerical and experimental data. Our findings demonstrate the efficacy of our approach, paving the way for improved quantum state certification in real-world applications.
A JUSTIÇA RESTAURATIVA NO MÉTODO APAC E SEU PAPEL PARA A EFETIVAÇÃO DOS DIREITOS DA PERSONALIDADE DA VÍTIMA
Authors: Candido e Silva Luís Gustavo , Miotto Cecilio Ana Nerry , Ávila Gustavo Noronha de
Published: August 2024

O presente trabalho busca estudar o fenômeno da justiça restaurativa e a sua (in)aplicabilidade no método de cumprimento de pena desenvolvido pela Associação de Proteção e Assistência aos Condenados – APAC. Desta forma, apresenta-se como objetivo geral, analisar a correlação entre a justiça restaurativa e o método APAC à luz dos direitos de personalidade, levando-se em consideração para o estudo, especificamente aqueles direitos personalíssimos relacionados às vítimas de determinados atos delitivos. Como problema de pesquisa, apresenta-se a possibilidade da aplicação da justiça restaurativa, por intermédio do método APAC, ser um instrumento capaz de tutelar de forma efetiva os direitos personalíssimos das vítimas, formulando-se um recorte especial em relação à dignidade da pessoa humana e ao acesso à justiça. Como método de abordagem, fora utilizado o hipotético-dedutivo, sendo que, valendo-se de técnicas de procedimento da pesquisa bibliográfica e da pesquisa documental. Nestes termos, o artigo conclui que, a aplicação da justiça restaurativa encontra-se prevista no método APAC e pode, à luz da dignidade da pessoa humana e do amplo acesso à justiça, se apresentar como um instrumento de efetivação dos direitos personalíssimos daquelas pessoas que figuram como vítimas em processos criminais já encerrados, sendo que, no entanto, a instituição estudada não aparenta conhecer a técnica que procura empregar, não apresentando em qual medida emprega, em sua prática, a justiça restaurativa.
Penggunaan media pop-up book untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar PKn di sekolah dasar
Authors: Elan  , Suryana Yusuf , Safitri Mita
Published: August 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan kajian literatur tentang penggunaan media pop-up book untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar PKn di Sekolah Dasar. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan kajian literatur. Tahapan penelitian dilakukan mulai dari pengumpulan artikel, reduksi artikel, display artikel, pembahasan, dan kesimpulan. Sumber data penelitian berupa artikel-artikel jurnal nasional dalam 10 tahun terakhir (2019-2020). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa dari 18 artikel didapatkan 10 artikel yang sesuai dengan topik judul. Penggunaan mediaÂ  pop-up book untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar PKn di Sekolah Dasar pada pelaksanaannya sudah sesuai dengan teori-teori yang dijadikan rujukan.Â  Penggunaan media pop-up book untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar PKn di Sekolah Dasar dapat meningkatkan aktivitas dan hasil belajar peserta didik di Sekolah Dasar.Â
Analisis disiplin belajar siswa dalam pembelajaran pendidikan pancasila dan kewarganegaraan
Authors: Delistina  , Elan  , Ganda Nana
Published: August 2024

Kedisiplinan belajar merupakan aspek penting dan mutlak dalam mengembangkan pengendalian diri siswa selama proses pembelajaran, dan kedisiplinan salah satu prosedur dalam keberhasilan pendidikan, hal ini memungkinkan baik atau tidaknya kedisiplinan belajar siswa. Tujuan dari peneliti ini untuk mengetahui kedisiplinan belajar siswa kelas IV pada pembelajaran PPKn di SDN Burujul Jaya. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif deskriptif. Teknik pengumpulan datanya menggunakan wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi. Teknik analisis pengumpulan datanya menggunakan reduksi data, display data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Menguji keabsahan menggunakan metode triangulasi. Berdasarkan temuan penelitian disimpulkan bahwa kedisiplinan belajar saat pembelajaran Pendidikan Pancasila dan Kewarganegaraan siswa tergolong cukup baik, kedisiplinan siswa terlihat dari banyaknya aturan yang diterapkan dapat ditaati, diantaranya: Datang tepat waktu, berpakaian seragam lengkap, memperhatikan dan mematuhi guru saat belajar, mengerjakan dan mengumpulkan tugas tepat waktu. Adapun kurangnya kedisiplinan belajar siswa pada saat pembelajaran PPKn yaitu siswa terkadang gaduh dan mengganggu siswa lain. Kendala guru dalam penanaman kedisiplinan, diantaranya: (1) siswa sering mengalami kesalahan yang sama, (2) siswa susah diatur (3) siswa sudah mengenal gadget. Hal tersebut karena adanya faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi kedisiplinan belajar siswa, yaitu: (1) situasi dan kondisi, (2) lingkungan, (3) kurang kesadaran siswa, (4) keluarga. Upaya yang dilakukan oleh guru dalam menanamkan kedisiplinan yaitu: (1) memberikan bimbingan dan arahan, (2) memberikan contoh keteladanan yang baik, dan (3) memberikan sanksi dan reward.
Penerapan model PBL berbantuan metode role playing untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar PPKn kelas II SDN Sambirejo 02
Authors: Soniya Erika , Kusumaningsih Widya , Esti Pambayun Mardani
Published: August 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa kelas II SD Sambirejo 02 melalui model PBL berbantuan metode role playing. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan dengan metode Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK) dengan prosedur penelitian melalui perencanaan, tindakan, pengamatan dan refleksi. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan sebanyak 2 kali siklus dengan subjek penelitian siswa kelas II yang berjumlah 28. Hasil dari penelitian ini yaitu, dalam siklus I rata-rata hasil belajar siswa 69,64 dengan presentase ketuntasan klasikal 53,57%. Sementara dalam siklus II rata-rata hasil belajar siswa mencapai nilai 78,21 dengan presentase ketuntasan klasikal 75%. Dari data tersebut dapat disimpulkan bahwa terjadi peningkatan hasil belajar siswa melalui model PBL berbantuan metode role playing pada siswa kelas II SDN Sambirejo 02.
Kata Kunci: Peningkatan hasil belajar, PBL, role playing.
Upaya meningkatkan keterampilan menulis puisi melalui metode outdoor learning
Authors: Hida Indi Lestari , Suryana Dudung , Zahara Nurani Riga
Published: August 2024

Bahasa Indonesia merupakan mata pelajaran yang dibelajarkan di sekolah untuk meningkatkan keterampilan siswa dalam menulis, membaca, dan berkomunikasi. Keterampilan tersebut adalah menyimak, berbicara, membaca, dan menulis. Keterampilan menulis ini dapat diterima setelah seseorang mampu membaca. Menulis merupakan kegiatan menuangkan ide penulis sehingga dapat diketahui oleh pembaca melalui tulisan. Puisi adalah karya sastra yang diungkapkan sesorang dan ditulis menggunakan kata-kata yang indah. Berdasarkan hasil observasi nilai test keterampilan menulis puisi peserta didik di kelas IV menunjukkan bahwa dari jumlah peserta didik 25 orang ada 17 orang atau 68% yang mempunyai nilai dibawah KKM. Hal ini, diketahui bahwa peserta didik di kelas IV kurang dalam keterampilan menulis puisi. Berdasarkan hal tersebut, penelitian ini memiliki tujuan yakni untuk meningkatkan keterampilan menulis puisi dengan harapan dapat menjadi alternatif pembelajaran yang menarik dan efektif bagi siswa kelas IV Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah menggunakan model pembelajaran luar kelas (Outdoor Learning). Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa pelaksanaan pembelajran  pada siklus I memperoleh score 85 dengan kriteria baik, dan pada siklus II memperoleh score 90 dengan kriteria sangat baik. Kesimpulannya penelitian ini menunjukkan kenyataan bahwa pembelajaran Bahasa Indonesia tentang meningkatkan keterampilan menulis puisi menggunakan metode outdoor learning berhasil meningkatkan ketuntasan belajar siswa
Penggunaan metode pembelajaran bermain peran berbantuan wayang kreasi untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar dongeng siswa kelas 3 SDN Talagasari
Authors: Nur Hamidah Syifa , Zahara Nurani Riga , Dwi Febriani Winarti
Published: August 2024

Dalam mata pelajaran Bahasa Indonesia terdapat ruang lingkup untuk menguasai kebahasaan, adapun keterampilan kebahasaan yang harus dikuasai oleh siswa adalah menyimak, berbicara, membaca serta menulis. Semua keterampilan tersebut bisa bisa dibelajarkan, dilatih bahkan didapatkan pada pembelajaran dongeng. Dongeng adalah alternatif bagi guru untuk bisa melatih keterampilan membaca, berbicara, menulis serta menyimak siswa. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui peningkatan hasil belajar siswa pada pembelajaran dongeng dengan menggunakan metode pembelajaran bermain peran berbantuan wayang kreasi pada siswa kelas III. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah Penelitian Tindakan Kelas. Hasil belajar matematika pada siklus 2 mengalami peningkatan yang signifikan jika dibandingkan dengan siklus 1 yaitu nilai rata – ratanya tes evaluasi menjadi 93,3 dan unjuk kerja 84,36. Berdasarkan hasil perencanaan pembelajaran yang disusun peneliti dalam pembelajaran dongeng menggunakan metode bermain peran berbantuan wayang kreasi sudah sangat baik, yang dibuktikan dengan perolehan nilai rata – rata di siklus I maupun siklus II mendapatkan hasil nilai yang konsisten.
 
Kata Kunci: Dongeng; Metode Pembelajaran; Wayang Kreasi.
Meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa dengan menggunakan media pembelajaran geoboard pada mata pelajaran matematika di kelas IV sekolah dasar
Authors: Setiawati Susi , Raafi Iman Hajah , Santi Dewi , Rahadiana Rahma , Dwi Puspita Ryan
Published: August 2024

Abstrak
Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh kurangnya pemahaman siswa tentang materi bangun datar yang menyebabkan rendahnya hasil belajar matematika, salah satu penyebabnya adalah penggunaan media dan metode pembelajaran yang kurang bervariasi. Dalam upaya meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa, perlu dilakukan perbaikan. Salah satu upaya yang dapat dilakukan untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa adalah dengan menggunakan alat peraga geoboard. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar matematika pada luas keliling dan luas bangun datar dengan menggunakan media geoboard. Metode dalam penelitian ini menggunakan metode eksperimen yang dilakukan dalam dua kali pertemuan, sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas IV di salah satu SDN yang ada di Kota Cimahi yang berjumlah 10 orang. Desain penelitian ini adalah One group Pretest-Posttest Design. Instrumen yang digunakan adalah soal pretest dan posttest yang berjumlah 5 soal. Uji yang dilakukan adalah uji normalitas dan uji t. Hasil belajar siswa dilihat dari nilai rata-rata tes belajar siswa sebelum dan sebelum menggunakan media geoboard yaitu 27 dan 65. Dari hasil analisis yang diperoleh, data yang diperoleh berdistribusi normal dengan hasil uji t diperoleh thitung sebesar 28,502 dengan signifikansi taraf = 5% = 0,05 dan ttabel = 0,45, maka thitung ttabel. Jadi dapat dikatakan H0 ditolak maka dapat dikatakan penggunaan media geoboard meningkatkan hasil belajar matematika siswa pada materi bangun datar.
 
Kata Kunci: Media Geoboard, Matematik, Siswa Sekolah Dasar.
Ideological Conflict and Perpetrators’ Trauma in the Works of Haruki Murakami
Authors:   Gauhati University, India, Rahman Anisur
Published: August 2024

PITS (Perpetration-induced Trauma Stress) or perpetrator trauma is a form of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and a subject of debate in trauma discourse, where it is regarded as an unwelcome ghost that carries a heavy load of moral and ethical ambiguity. The issue arises from the question of how one can experience traumatic stress when one wilfully commits immoral or unlawful acts. In this sense, it must be remembered that perpetrators are not always willful murderers, especially in the case of a war when young men are drafted against their will. The Japanese invasion of China is one such example where a large number of Japanese undergrad students were unwilling draftees, conscripted to advance the state’s militaristic ideology. In his fiction, Haruki Murakami tackles this particular issue by introducing characters like the innocent Japanese youths who were forced to join the war and commit mass atrocities. Because they were not seduced by imperial ideology and its violent ethos, they were unwilling perpetrators of horrific crimes that would come to haunt them upon their return home, causing deep psychological traumas. Their condition was aggravated all the more when their society did not acknowledge their trauma and considered it a weakness. What’s more, those who revealed their psychological condition were regarded as traitors to the nation, thus becoming victims in their own right. This paper analyses the perpetrators’ victim/victimiser duality that brings about the PITS condition. For this purpose, the paper shall analyse the fiction of Haruki Murakami, with special reference to two of his novels: The Wind-up Bird Chronicle (1994) and Killing Commendatore (2017).
Reading through the “Coloured Canvas”: Unveiling Cultural Graphics in Indian Mythological Graphic Novels
Authors:   Amrita School of Arts, Humanities and Commerce, Amrita Vishwa Vidhyapeetham, Edappally, Kochi, India, Prakasan Raveena , Priya M G ,   Amrita School of Arts, Humanities and Commerce, Amrita Vishwa Vidhyapeetham, Edappally, Kochi, India
Published: August 2024

This study has one central objective, which is to examine the main problems of interpretation raised by Indian graphic novels that recount mythological stories. Through the work of selected authors with dissimilar styles of writing, this inquiry will focus on the many ways in which the genre engages with history, analysing the concept of nation they propose and its attendant cultural identity patterns. To reach a pertinent interpretation of these narratives’ mythological content requires the analytical tools of visual culture. With them, an explanation of how meaning and identity are understood and proposed by the authors will be feasible. This study, then, will aim to place these graphic novels within the social circumstances of their production, dissemination, and consumption, all the while using Pramod K Nayar’s book The Indian Graphic Novel: Nation, History and Critique as an essential resource. This work provides novel insights into the genre of graphic novels in India, especially in its chapter titled “Cultural Graphics.” Cultural graphics probe into the many ways visual elements and artistic innovations transmit features of a specific culture or cultural identity. In this light, this paper studies the selected narratives as examples of cultural graphics, analysing their iconography and symbols with special attention to their traditional art style and storytelling techniques. The paper will also identify Nayar’s core ideas of cultural instance, tableau vivant, and parergon as seen in the selected works.
Memory Dynamics in Small Acts of Freedom: A Hermannian Approach to Indian Female Sagas
Authors: Ramchandran Swethal
Published: August 2024

In literature, saga narratives stand out as a genre that closely follows the trajectories of various characters and families, navigating through stories that span ages, generations, and diverse regions. By centering on female protagonists, this genre delves into the lives of women across different generations, skillfully interconnecting their experiences. Most often, memory becomes a key tool to weave together histories of women across generations. Pernille Hermann in Saga Literature, Cultural Memory, and Storage (2013) examines the ways in which sagas narrate, represent and mediate memories. Hermann primarily distinguishes between the memory of literature, memory in literature and literature as a medium of collective memory. This study is an attempt to identify and outline the phases of memory dynamics in the recent Indian English female saga narrative namely, Small Acts of Freedom (2018) by Gurmehar Kaur. The study will substantiate the argument through a critical content analysis of the text through Hermann’s theoretical framework. The present study contends that saga fiction, when viewed from the framework of temporality and collective memory, provides women an avenue to identify, articulate and to reconstruct or reorganise the past within the scope of the present. Further, it widens the scope for the construction of a memory-based female genealogy through the retrieval and sharing of memories.
Interpreting the Erotic as An Agency: A Study of Haruki Murakami’s Norwegian Wood
Authors:   North-Eastern Hill University, India, Chakraborty Smaranika , Sarma Himangshu ,   Gauhati University, India
Published: August 2024

The primary aim of our study is to challenge the traditional phallocentric conception of the erotic that casts women as passive objects, whose sexuality is defined solely in relation to the phallus. Drawing on the feminist critique of Audre Lorde, who contends that the power of the erotic is an empowering force that is latent in women, we argue that when women take agency over their body and reclaim their sexuality, they emerge as empowered beings in all aspects of their lives. The erotic, thus, turns into a life force or a creative agency to address the multifariousness of sexuality. This paper seeks to establish the trope of erotic as a constructive force and further aims to explicate how women wield sexuality to subvert gendered power dynamics and counter the historical use of sexuality as a tool for female subjugation. By integrating Lorde’s idea of the erotic as an agency along with the theories of sexuality propounded by Herbert Marcuse, Luce Irigaray, and Georges Bataille, we attempt to arrive at an alternative conceptualization of the erotic through a feminist reading of Haruki Murakami’s Norwegian Wood (2003) and perceive the sexual encounters in question, as an empowering and reconciling force for both the sexes, rather than perpetuating power dynamics.
Parámetros de calidad espermática en semen crioconservado de peces dulceacuícolas
Authors: Barros-Barrios Owens J. , Medina-Robles Víctor M.
Published: August 2024

La acuicultura a nivel mundial cada vez toma más relevancia y se ha convertido en una fuente de alimento e ingresos económicos de muchas comunidades alrededor del mundo. Sin embargo, actividades como la sobreexplotación del recurso hídrico y pesquero, el aumento de la población humana, la contaminación ambiental, el cambio climático, entre otros factores, están poniendo en riesgo no solo la seguridad alimentaria del planeta, sino también la biodiversidad de organismos, entre ellos los peces. Una de las herramientas para salvaguardar los recursos biológicos acuáticos, es la crioconservación, que en peces se enfoca principalmente en la conservación de semen en nitrógeno líquido y esta, pesar de ser una técnica muy útil, es susceptible a mejoramiento, ya que se ha reportado que las bajas temperaturas usadas en la crioconservación pueden causar efectos negativos en las células espermáticas, debido a esto es necesario establecer protocolos especie específicos para sacarle todo el potencial a esta forma de conservación. Por lo tanto, el objetivo de esta revisión es recopilar información sobre los principales parámetros de calidad espermática que se ven afectados en el momento de crioconservar el semen, haciendo énfasis en las especies dulceacuícolas.
Fuentes proteicas alternas como sustituto parcial a la harina de pescado en las formulaciones nutricionales del cultivo de camarón (Litopenaeus vannamei).
Authors: Porto Pedro , Rodríguez-Forero Adriana
Published: August 2024

Recientemente muchos investigadores han realizado estudios relacionados con la nutricion de las especies acuícolas, para poder reemplazar parcial o totalmente la fuente de proteína que comunmemte se utiliza en las formulaciones nutricionales una amplia gama de materias primas tanto de origen vegetal como de origen animal, han sido evaluadas las cuales muchas de ellas presentan un potencial considerable para el suministro de nutrientes esenciales en las especies acuícolas, a pesar de ello, el uso de cualquier materia prima representa diferentes riesgos que deben mitigarse para poder obtener alimentos seguros, económicamente viables y sostenibles, para poder mantener el sector. Este documento presenta fuentes alternas como sustituto parcial a la harina de pescado, para las formulaciones nutricionales en piensos de camarón de cultivo Litopenaeus vannamei.
El informe global 2023 de la OMS sobre las enfermedades tropicales desatendidas: una llamada a la acción
Authors: Jaramillo-Hernández Dumar A.
Published: August 2024

Aproximadamente el 60 % de las infecciones humanas poseen sus orígenes en animales, siendo zoonosis (Ebola, MERS. Malaria), el otro tanto, (aprox. 40 %) tuvieron su desarrollo ontogénico con los humanos o surgieron de fuentes ecoambientales no zoonóticas (ej., tuberculosis, cólera, polio). En ese mismo sentido, tres de cada cuatro enfermedades que emergen en los animales tienen potencial zoonótico, y cada ocho meses surge una enfermedad emergente en los animales; de estas es altamente posible que una pueda tener potencial epidémico – pandémico una vez cada cinco años (Jones et al., 2008; Weiss y Sankaran, 2022). Las interfaces de la vida silvestres y sinantrópicos, los animales domésticos y los humanos son frágiles en resguardar la estabilidad enzoótica de agentes infecciosos con alto potencial de tener una interacción dinámica entre estos (salto de interfaces). Por esta razón, la importancia de la vigilancia del potencial zoonótico y sus posibles orígenes exóticos, teniendo en cuenta que múltiples zoonosis provienen de especies silvestres antropófilas o sinantrópicas (ej., ratas y murciélagos).