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Media Untuk Mengenalkan Huruf Pada AUD Sebagai Upaya Menstimulasi Perkembangan Keaksaraan Awal
Authors: Syahbana Haliza , Mulyadi Sima , Mulyana Edi Hendri
Published: February 2024

AUD merupakan anak 0-8 tahun dan berada di masa emas. Pertumbuhan dan perkembangan sangat penting di fase ini untuk diberikan stimulus, karena akan terbawa untuk menjalani kehidupan di masa depan. Menurut STPPA (Standar Tingkat Pencapaian perkembangan Anak) terdapat perkembangan bahasa terkait kemampuan keaksaraan awal. Perkembangan bahasa berkaitan dengan interaksi dan menyampaikan pesan yang terdiri dari keterampilan berbicara, menulis, mendengar dan membaca. Sebelum anak dapat membaca, anak terlebih dahulu harus dapat mengenal huruf yang berhubungan dengan kemampuan keaksaraan awal. Perkembangan keaksaraan awal setiap anak tentunya berbeda, sehingga saat ini masih terdapat anak usia dini yang masih belum mampu membaca, bahkan belum mengenal huruf alfabet. Maka dari itu, stimulasi perkembangan keaksaraan awal hendaknya diberikan sejak dini agar memiliki perkembangan bahasa yang optimal. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mempelajari berbagai macam cara (media) untuk menstimulasi perkembangan keaksaraan awal melalui pengenalan huruf. Metode yang digunakan kajian pustaka, data kajian dikumpulkan dari berbagai sumber referensi. Hasil kajian dinyatakan perkembangan keaksaraan awal dapat meningkat dengan diberikan stimulasi menggunakan berbagai media pembelajaran, yakni menggunakan kancing huruf, busy book, papan flannel, kartu huruf, kartu kata bergambar dan kotak pintar yang dibuktikan dengan peningkatan persentase pada kemampuan mengenal huruf anak. Kata kunci: Anak Usia Dini, Perkembangan Keaksaraan Awal,Mengenal Huruf.
SYSTEM CONTROL DAN MONITORING SUHU PADA SUB DISTRIBUTION PANEL (SDP) BERBASIS IoT MENGGUNAKAN SENSOR DHT22 UNTUK MENGURANGI TERJADINYA OVERHEAT PADA PT.XYZ
Authors: Mulyani Bambang Adi , Saputra Bintang Rizky
Published: February 2024

In carrying out maintenance and repair activities in an industry, of course a level of efficiency and accuracy is needed so that production results are in accordance with the targets set by the company. To fulfil the needs of electricity consumption in a company, a distribution panel is needed as a channel for voltage from the substation to the distribution panel and then distributed back to the production machines. From findings in the field that often occur, the temperature in the panel room has increased and exceeds the temperature thresholds that should be 32̊C, and must not exeed 40̊C (Isnainny, Azharro 2021). Referring to the background above, the author took the initiative to make a control device and monitor temperature and voltage as well as current in a distribution panel. In the modern era and the development of technology, especially in companies and in an education, it is very reasonable to use IoT (Internet of things) based technology so that it can make it easier for users to be able to operate it remote, therefore the author wants to make this control and monitoring system operable long distance. This aims to increase the efficiency of maintenance and repair of work equipment that supports the increase in production results that have been determined by the company. In making the tool the author uses several sensors to read the temperature values contained at that location. The sensors used are the DHT22 sensor as a room temperature value reader, the ZTMP101B sensor as a voltage value reader to be monitored, the SCT-013 sensor is used as an electric current value reader. The author also uses the Blynk application as a place to monitor all value readings generated by the sensor. The author uses the ESP32 microcontroller as the brain in a series of devices. In addition to the integrated wifi module, that becomes a wireless microcontroller is also equipped with quite a lot of GPIO pins, making it easier for the author to utilize the sensors that will be connected to the microcontroller.
PROTOTIPE SISTEM KONTROL KEAMANAN PINTU OTOMATIS BERBASIS KEYLESS MENGGUNAKAN ESP32
Authors: Imron Muhammad , Alfala Helles
Published: February 2024

Sistem Keamanan Pintu Otomatis Berbasis Keylees adalah sebuah langkah antisipasi untuk keamanan rumah dari bahaya dari tindakan kejahatan. Banyak kejadian tindakan pencurian masuk dalam rumah karena penghuninya lalai dalam mengantisipasi dengan mengunci rumahnya. Maka dari itu saya sebagai penyusun dibuat sebuah prototipe sistem kontrol keamanan pintu otomatis berbasis keylees menggunakan ESP32. Alat ini bertujuan memberikan keamanan lebih pada sistem keamanan pintu pada rumah yang dimana keluar masuk pintu rumah harus selalu keadaan terkunci. Alat ini dirancang dengan kotak akrilik berukuran 15 x 10 x 10,3 cm. Dengan menggunakan ESP32 sebagai kontrol utama, sistem KeyLess dan menggunakan I-Tag sebagai input deteksi Bluetooth Low Energi, dan key switch sebagai sistem emergency, lalu Solenoid 12V, LED, LCD 16x2, sebagai output. Alat ini juga dilengkapi dengan sistem emergency berupa Key Switch apabila terjadi keadaan darurat seperti halnya insiden atau error pada alat, sistem emergency tersebut bisa digunakan secara manual. Alat ini menggunakan sistem komunikasi BLE (Bluetooth Low Energi) sebagai sistem komunikasi dengan I-Tag pada setiap individu yang memilikinya, dengan mendeteksi Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) yaitu indikator kekuatan sinyal yang diterima, (RSSI) pada prototipe ini digunakan untuk estimasi jarak antara pengguna. Dari alat yang sudah di buat ini dapat bekerja Ketika I-Tag yang kita bawa mendekati. Prototipe tersebut kurang dari 1,7 meter maka rangkaian yang menggunakan microcontroller Esp32 yang bersistem komunikasi BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) pada pintu maka secara otomatis solenoid door lock pada rangkaian microcontroller Esp32 akan membuka penguncian pada pintu secara otomatis, dengan memberikan indikasi berupa led hijau akan menyala, dan jika kita menjauh pada prototipe tersebut melebihi dari 1,7 meter maka solenoid door lock akan mengunci kembali dengan memberikan indikasi led merah menyala.
Rancang bangun alat cutting stiker berbasis arduino nano
Authors: Pratama Ilham , Pangestu Rafi
Published: February 2024

Penggunaan mesin CNC mengalami peningkatan. Hal ini menyebabkan tergesernya tenaga konvensional menjadi terbelakang. Para pengusaha UMKM yang ingin megikuti arus modern juga mengalami kesulitan dalam pembuatan maupun pembelian alat CNC produksi pabrik dikarenakan harganya yang terbilang mahal. Dalam penelitian ini dilakukan perancangan pembuatan alat CNC menggunakan mikrokontroler arduino sebagai alternatif pengganti mesin CNC pabrikan yang diharapkan dapat menekan budget alat. Pada penelitian ini dibuat alat CNC berupa alat cutting stiker berbasis arduino nano. Penelitian dilakukan dengan arduino nano, driver motor A4988, motor stepper nema 17, dan cnc shield v3 for arduino nano. Hasil yang diperoleh alat dapat berjalan dengan semestinya. Dalam uji coba ditemukan beberapa kekurangan yaitu mikrokontroler yang tiba-tiba tidak terhubung, alat tidak dapat membaca G-code dikarenakan ukuran desain yang kecil, dan laptop yang digunakan sering stuck karena software G-code sender yang digunakan terlalu berat. Dalam pengoperasian alat tidak harus memiliki kemampuan khusus, kecuali kemampuan khusus yang digunakan untuk membuat desain gambar.
SISTEM KONTROL KEAMANAN PADA KOTAK AMAL BERBASIS ARDUINO UNO DAN SIM 800L
Authors: Pratama Ilham , Pramudya Arya
Published: February 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan dan meningkatkan sebuah sistem keamanan pada kotak amal. Untuk dapat meminimalisir dan bahkan mencegah terjadinya pencurian uang pada kotak amal, maka dibuatlah alat ini yang dimana nantinya diharapkan dapat menjadikan solusi untuk dapat menyelesaikan masalah pada pencurian kotak amal, sehingga masalah yang selama ini sering terjadi dapat teratasi. Alat ini dibuat dengan kotak akrilik berukuran panjang 20 cm x lebar 20 cm x tinggi 28 cm. Menggunakan arduino uno sebagai mikrokontrollernya, sensor yang digunakan pada alat ini yaitu sensor getar untuk mendeteksi getaran, sensor reed switch sebagai pendeteksi apabila ada yang membuka kotal amal secara paksa, serta RFID untuk membuka akses pada sistem keamanan kotak amal, lalu ada LCD, modul gsm sim 800l dan buzzer sebagai keluaran. Dari hasil pengujian sistem yang telah dibuat maka sistem keamanan akan mengaktifkan buzzer saat ada getaran pada kotak amal tanpa menggunakan scan kartu yang telah didaftarkan dan juga akan mengaktifkan buzzer jika ada yang mecoba melakukan pembobolan pada kotak amal, dan sistem keamanan alarm pada kotak amal akan aktif dengan respon durasi rata-ratanya yaitu 2,67 detik, lalu pada sim 800l pesan sms masuk pada durasi 8,87 detik dan pada RFID jarak kartu hanya berjarak sampai 5 cm apabila melebihi batas tersebut sensor tidak akan bereaksi pada akses sistem keamanan.
RANCANG BANGUN KULKAS PORTABLE MENGGUNAKAN TERMOELEKTRIK DAN THERMOSTAT SEBAGAI SENSOR SUHU
Authors: Gumilang Fajar , Pratama Ilham , Purnomo Bayu Purnomo , Kurniawan Akhmad
Published: February 2024

Pemanasan global yang dialami saat ini sangat memprihatinkan sehingga manusia berlomba lomba dalam membuat alat atau mengimprove sebuah alat pendingin yang dapat menghadapi suhu panas seperti pembuatan sebuah kulkas portabel yang mudah dibawa ke mana saja untuk mendinginkan sebuah air. Kulkas yang didesain dengan menggunakan sebuah termoelektrik, heatsink, kipas dan motor pompa sebagai komponen utama . Untuk membaca suhu sebuah kulkas portabel menggunakan thermostat sebagai pengukuran temperatur ruangan. Dengan ini sistem sudah menjadikan sebuah kulkas dengan fungsional portabel bisa dibawa kemana saja.Pengujian kulkas portabel dilakukan 3 kali dengan menggunakan beban dan tidak menggunakan beban. suhu yang dicapai saat tidak ada beban yaitu 15.8 °C, yang menggunakan beban air 320 ml yaitu 20.0 °C, dan beban 640 ml yaitu 21.5 °C yang masing masing diuji coba selama 1 jam. Ini menyatakan bahwasanya kulkas portabel yang berbasis termoelektrik dapat menurunkan suhu yang signifikan jika diberi rentan waktu yang lama dan dapat dibawa kemana saja.
ANALISIS KOORDINASI SISTEM PROTEKSI MENGGUNAKAN SOFTWARE ETAP UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KEANDALAN JARINGAN DISTRIBUSI LISTRIK 20 KV PADA PERUSAHAAN YANG BERGERAK DI BIDANG PENGOLAHAN MAKANAN
Authors: Gumilang Fajar , Purnomo Bayu Purnomo , Prakoso Ilham Tri
Published: February 2024

Terjadinya gangguan simetri dan asimetri sehingga mengakibatkan koordinasi proteksi yang terpasang pada instalasi kurang berjalan dengan baik. Dari kegagalan koordinasi proteksi menyebabkan black out pada jaringan distribusi yang berimbas pada kelancaran produksi dimana membutuhkan waktu yang cukup lama untuk kembali ke keadaan normal, hal tersebut mengakibatkan kerugian pada perusahaan tersebut. Penulis menggunakan jenis metode penelitian kualitatif yaitu untuk mendeskripsikan suatu pengumpulan data dan analisis data non-numerik, seperti teks, wawancara, observasi, atau dokumen di lapangan sebagai bahan kajian lebih lanjut untuk menemukan kekurangan serta kelemahan sistem proteksi yang dapat ditemukan upaya penyempurnaannya. Setelah melakukan setting ulang pada proteksi OCR dan melakukan simulasi koordinasi proteksi sistem ideal dapat di simpulkan jika sistem ideal sudah terkoordinasi dengan baik. Hal tersebut dapat dibuktikan dengan hasil simulasi ETAP. Pada simulasi ETAP, urutan koordinasi proteksi sudah berjalan dengan baik dan proteksi bekerja dengan urutan yang benar. Keuntungan koordinasi proteksi yang baik adalah jika terjadi gangguan pada satu jaringan distribusi, tidak mengganggu proses produksi di jaringan distribusi yang lain sehingga gangguan hanya bersifat lokal. Sehingga jaringan yang tidak tekena gangguan bisa tetap beroperasi dan tidak mengganggu proses produksi pada sub jaringan. Kesimpulan dari hasil plot koordinasi proteksi terpasang pada jaringan distribusi menggunakan software ETAP dapat diketahui bahwa banyak proteksi OCR yang terjadi kesalahan antara OCR utama dan OCR distribusi, misalnya jika terjadi gangguan pada distribusi candy, distribusi biscuit dan wafer urutan proteksi yang aktif adalah CB A1, LBS A3, CB A2 atau CB A3 kurang peka dalam mendeteksi gangguan. setting ulang proteksi OCR pada jaringan distribusi dapat didasarkan dari arus gangguan. Arus gangguan beban lebih digunakan untuk setting high set pada proteksi OCR dan arus gangguan hubung singkat digunakan untuk setting standar inverse time pada proteksi OCR. Dengan setting ulang OCR pada jaringan distribusi, keandalan koordinasi proteksi dan selektifitas proteksi menjadi lebih baik dibandingkan kondisi awal.
Peningkatan Branding Ikatan Guru Muslimat Nadhalatul Ulama Propinsi Jawa Timur dengan Canva
Authors: Prasetya Noven Indra , Saurina Nia , Retnawati Lestari , Sukma Pratama Firman Hadi , Karyanto Nonot Wisnu , Pudjianto Udik
Published: February 2024

The strength of the brand has bound customer loyalty thereby delivering business success, resilience and competitive products. Brands with all their strengths have different meanings with different goals. Canva, a graphic design application that can be used online using various devices. Canva can be used on computers, laptops, smartphones and tablets. The aim of this community service activity is Canva training to improve institutional branding for the East Java Province Muslimat Nadhlatul Ulama Teachers Association. Method of implementing this activity is provided in the form of training which is divided into three methods, namely: (1) using the lecture method about the importance of the role of increasing institutional branding for business development, especially in terms of increasing promotional activities; (2) provide direct practice accompanied by a tutorial on using Canva to create institutional branding; (3) provide an evaluation to measure the level of success of participants in using Canva to market products. Of the 94 participants who attended, all participants successfully used Canva to create their respective institution logos.
Penerapan Konsep Ekonomi Sirkular Dalam Pengelolaan Sampah Untuk Menunjang Green Economy di Desa Nelayan Kondangmerak, Kabupaten Malang
Authors: Setyawan Fahreza Okta , Yona Defri , Rahman M. Arif , Firdaus Naufal , Risqi Mohammad Aditya
Published: February 2024

Waste management remains a challenge in Indonesia to this day. Several regions, including the fishing village of Kondangmerak in Malang Regency, East Java, still face obstacles in the waste disposal process. Due to its distance from the village's administrative center, 20 households in Kondangmerak are compelled to manage their own waste. Efforts involve waste incineration, but this poses new issues due to incomplete combustion. The objective of this initiative is to enhance the knowledge and well-being of the community through waste management activities. Various methods are employed, such as waste management and recycling training, the creation of plastic bottle waste bins, and the development of infographic banners on waste. The outcomes encompass improved community skills in waste management, the utilization of dedicated plastic waste bins, and the dissemination of information through infographic banners at various locations along the Kondangmerak Beach.
Penyuluhan dan Pendampingan Guna Peningkatan Promosi Wisata Curup Kereta di Desa Rambang Jaya, Kecamatan Umpu Semenguk Kabupaten Way Kanan Propinsi Lampung
Authors: Arafat Muhajir , Suryanto Suryanto , Rusidi Rusidi , As'ad M , Faulina Sri Tita , Arifin Didik , Andriani Nia , Hendrayudi Hendrayudi , Agustina Dian Sri , Kurniawan Budi , Novari Satria , Saputro Haris
Published: February 2024

Curup Kereta is in the Rambang Jaya village area, Umpu Semenguk District, Way Kanan Regency, Lampung Province. Curup is a tourist destination with very promising potential because its beauty is stunning and beautiful. So it moved the lecturers at Mahakarya Asia University, Baturaja Campus, to help increase the promotion of the potential of train steeplechase tourism through cyberspace. This activity is carried out using direct counseling and assistance methods to create promotional content, both in the form of videos and images and directly uploading them on various social media platforms. With the increase in promotions through cyberspace, currently train cursing is becoming increasingly well known by the wider community. This is proven by the large number of people who see and watch the results of posts on social media from lecturers, students and the Rambang Jaya village community. So that the train curve is increasingly known to the wider community, not only local residents but also people outside the Way Kanan district, so that it can increase the number of tourists who visit the train curve. By increasing the number of tourists visiting, it can improve the economy of the RambangJaya village community.
VIEWS ON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ISSUES FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF ESL TEACHERS
Authors: Kryukova Yelyzaveta , Chugai Oksana , Yamshynska Natalia , Svyrydova Larysa
Published: February 2024

It is indeed true that, teachers are the most important elements of education who constantly need professional development (PD) activities, targeted to improve their pedagogical and teaching practice. Considering this, many educational systems worldwide have paid special attention to designing courses by which the quality of teaching and learning increases considerably. This paper presents a comprehensive examination of English as a Second Language (ESL) teachers' perceptions regarding professional development (PD). With the dual objectives of understanding teachers' recognition of PD necessity and gauging their willingness to engage in PD activities, the study identifies key motivations, effective PD practices, and prevalent challenges. The research employs a survey-based approach, targeting teachers with varying teaching experience, genders, and levels of professional satisfaction. The data gathered from the survey was processed and analyzed through descriptive statistics and Likert scale was employed for outcome assessments on some survey questions. . The results obtained, when compared with the results of other scholars, involved in the relevant investigation, coincided considerably, although some inconsistencies were observed. The findings reveal that a vast majority of ESL teachers appreciate the value of PD and demonstrate a strong willingness to participate in activities aimed at enhancing their teaching effectiveness and English competency. However, the study also highlights significant barriers such as time constraints due to heavy workload and the need for better access to high-quality PD resources. Most teachers associate their PD involvement directly with positive student outcomes, reflecting a clear link between teacher development and student academic achievements. The research uncovers a pronounced interest in the use of interactive tools in education among ESL practitioners, collaborative learning with AI, lesson planning, and feedback provision. Lastly, the paper delves into the factors impacting motivation for PD and underscores the importance of knowledge sharing and an adequate reward system to foster a thriving PD environment for ESL teachers.
ДОМАШНІ ЗАВДАННЯ З МАТЕМАТИЧНОГО АНАЛІЗУ ЯК ЗАСІБ РОЗВИТКУ КРИТИЧНОГО МИСЛЕННЯ СТУДЕНТІВ
Authors: Мартиненко Олена , Чкана Ярослав
Published: February 2024

Національна система вищої освіти наголошує на важливості підготовки висококваліфікованих спеціалістів, здатних до прийняття конструктивних рішень на основі критичного аналізу та раціонального використання інформації. Це зумовлює необхідність формування критичного мислення та активацію механізмів самоосвіти, коли самостійно здобуті знання стають ключовим елементом оперативної професійної підготовки студентів. Важливою складовою цього процесу є домашні завдання, при виконанні яких студенти можуть стикатися з різними викликами. Мета статті полягає в обґрунтуванні використання домашніх завдань з математичного аналізу для розвитку критичного мислення студентів.
Дане дослідження включає опитування 86 студентів двох університетів та аналіз їхніх відповідей. Студенти позитивно оцінили важливість домашніх завдань та відзначили, що домашні завдання сприяють закріпленню навчального матеріалу, допомагають краще зрозуміти математичні концепції, розвивають аналітичні і практичні навички, самостійність, критичне та творче мислення. У статті також висвітлені підходи до виконання домашніх завдань з математичного аналізу, направлені на формування та розвиток критичного мислення студентів, показано використання різних ресурсів і технологій під час їх виконання. Автори вказують на важливість вибору доцільного підходу з урахуванням філософії конкретного навчального закладу та рівня підготовки студентів. Досліджено ефективність технології "Робочий зошит з математичного аналізу", що поєднує різні підходи до домашніх завдань та сприяє розвитку критичного мислення студентів. Розглянуто структуру "Робочого зошита", яка враховує різні рівні складності, самостійності та творчості завдань. Висновки статті підкреслюють важливість домашніх завдань як інструмента для формування критичного мислення та самостійної роботи студентів у процесі вивчення математичного аналізу.
The municipalization of the housing stock in the Amur province in the early years of Soviet power
Authors: Vlasov Sergey
Published: February 2024

The article analyzes the process of municipalization of housing stock in the Amur province in the 1920s. It was revealed that the withdrawal of housing from homeowners was carried out in accordance with existing legislation and the instructions of local authorities, followed by redistribution - providing housing to those in need and allocating former owners of living space according to the norm. It is concluded that the municipalization of the housing stock, solving the current tasks of providing housing for workers, has eliminated the housing crisis in the Amur province.
Soviet aid to the Communist Party of China (1920–1937)
Authors: Lubkov Alexey , Novikov Mikhail
Published: February 2024

The issues related to the provision of political, financial and organizational assistance by the Soviet Russia (the Soviet Union) to the Communist Party of China during its formation and in the first ten years of the civil war with the Kuomintang are considered in this article.
Quantum gravity and the creation of wormholes
Authors: Kruusen Marek-Lars
Published: February 2024

Quantum gravity is a very important research topic in theoretical physics because it is believed to bridge quantum mechanics and Einstein's theory of general relativity. This may be true, but quantum gravity is important to basic science primarily because it would show how gravity works on an extremely small scale of spacetime, the quantum level. Another comprehensive topic is the physics of wormholes. The physical and mathematical interpretation of wormholes has actually been known for about a hundred years, but their technical creation has not been possible until now. However, in this work, apart from the nature of the wormhole, its technical feasibility is also shown, which has not been presented before. This work is primarily aimed at an academic audience, such as students, graduate students, lecturers, researchers, but also interested parties, industrialists and even managers of technology companies and organizations. This work requires the readers to have university-level knowledge of theoretical physics and to a lesser extent of engineering.
Providing the Ichushi-Web Bibliographies to the WHO COVID-19 Research Database: Corona-Related Information Service During Pandemic Disasters.
Authors: makishi mari
Published: February 2024

Three years after we began living through an unprecedented infectious disease epidemic at the end of 2019, our world is still heavily affected by COVID-19. Therefore, new tools such as LitCovid, iSearch COVID-19 portfolio, and the WHO COVID-19 Research Database (WHO COVID-19 RDB), which collects and provides information specific to COVID-19 infections, have been launched. Herein, I describe our activities directed towards providing the bibliographic details of Ichushi-Web to the WHO COVID-19 RDB, what we haveachieved from such activities, and an overview of this database. I have continued this activity in the hope that inclusion of as much bibliographic information as possible to the tool provided by WHO, a global organization, will help to improve the world’s access to research published in Japanese.
Consequences of COVID-19 in Animal Husbandry sector
Authors: Thamizhannal M , S Sreyass K , Dinesh G K , Sanjeevagandhi M
Published: February 2024

The COVID-19 outbreak originated in Wuhan, China, at the Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market, devastating people and other sectors, particularly the cattle industry. During the outbreak, there was a surge in demand for meat, eggs, and other necessities to boost immunity and health. The outbreak impacted a considerable number of workers in the meat processing and animal husbandry sectors. Meat and processing facility food quality and sanitation were critical to health and food security. Many individuals continued to work despite the dangers due to a lack of sick leave and health insurance. The pandemic disrupted the crucial function of animal husbandry in food delivery, particularly in rural and urban areas. Farmers experienced decreased production and transportation challenges as a result of workforce shortages and vehicle limits. Animal metabolic disorders were triggered by fodder shortages and supply network disturbances. Cattle prices fell as a result of the delayed vaccines, and foot-and-mouth disease spread. The sector was harmed when livestock care and feed distribution operations were suspended. The COVID-19 outbreak afflicted millions of people, jeopardising nutrition, food security, and animal productivity. This article concludes with important strategies and solutions for ensuring human and animal food supplies during and after calamities. It also emphasises the benefits of sustainable livestock husbandry for both animals and the environment.
A multidimensional perspective on social autistic function and its effects on quality of life
Authors: Pieslinger Johan , Igelström Erik , Igelström Kajsa
Published: February 2024

BackgroundThe social interaction styles of autistic individuals are determined by neural differences across multiple brain systems, and these are not necessarily pathological in nature or entirely specific for autism. Interventions that aim to modulate social function to simulate more neurotypical behavior can be detrimental to self-acceptance and quality of life (QoL). Therefore, this cross-sectional study aimed to test contributions of six specific social dimensions to the autistic neurotype and then use causal inference to identify which of them have adverse effects on QoL. MethodsWe quantified individual differences in multiple dimensions of socially relevant functions (social anhedonia, theory of mind, affective empathy, social anxiety, prosopagnosia and alexithymia), as well as confounding constructs, using validated questionnaires in a sample of 366 adults with a wide range of autistic traits (ATs), including 78 with diagnosed autism. We first used Bayesian linear regression to identify the most likely predictive model of social ATs. Then, we constructed a causal model with a sufficient adjustment set to estimate the differential roles of the constructs in lowering QoL.ResultsWe found that 76% of variance in social ATs was explained by a combination of social anhedonia, theory of mind differences, social anxiety, alexithymia, and face blindness, while individual differences in affective empathy did not contribute. However, only alexithymia and social anhedonia were found to adversely affect QoL.ConclusionWe suggest that autistic social function can be explained by variation across multiple dimensions that are more specific, neurally and behaviorally, than the broad AT construct. There were autism/AT-related differences across most tested dimensions, but QoL was disproportionately affected by alexithymia and social anhedonia, suggesting that these transdiagnostic constructs are relevant markers of poor outcomes.
How did COVID-19 affect young children’s language environment and language development? A scoping review.
Authors: Zuniga-Montanez Cecilia , Davies Catherine , Ligoxygakis Laurie , Kašćelan Draško , Gonzalez-Gomez Nayeli
Published: February 2024

Background: A diverse body of research conducted since the start of Covid-19 has investigated the impact of the pandemic on children’s environments and their language development. This scoping review synthesises the peer-reviewed research literature on this topic between 2020 and 2023. Methods: Following the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology and the PRISMA extension for scoping reviews, we searched five databases for studies that fulfilled the following inclusion criteria: studies with neurotypical (monolingual or multilingual) 0-6-year-old children; studies focusing on any area of language development including sources describing literacy or educational practices that impacted language development; studies focusing in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, with no restrictions of geographical location or language used by participants. Ninety-four eligible studies were identified for review. The extracted data were synthesised using frequency tables and narrative descriptions. Results: Eligible studies used a wide range of data collection periods, methods, research sites, sample ages, sizes, and roles to fulfil 15 broad aims. They show that children’s language-learning environments were significantly impacted, with variability over time and across the socioeconomic spectrum. Together they investigated diverse language domains, as well as several home, educational, and demographic factors that were hypothesised to impact children’s language development. Of those studies that focused on language outcomes, most converge to suggest a decline in typical expectations of children’s language development, including their social communication, vocabulary, morphosyntax, literacy, and language of schooling, as well as general communication skills, school readiness, and other areas of academic progress. Conclusions: Our synthesis suggests that children’s language and environment were significantly impacted by COVID-19. This scoping review will support families, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers working with pandemic-era children to further understand the effects of the pandemic on children’s development.
Travel the World to Feel Part of It? The Relations Between Long-Term Stays Abroad, Global Identity, and Nature Connectedness
Authors: Trani Lara , Menzel Claudia , Loy Laura
Published: February 2024

Global identity (i.e., an identification with and concern for people all over the world) and nature connectedness are positively related to people’s pro-environmental attitudes and behavior. Therefore, ways to strengthen them are sought after. Stays abroad have many positive impacts on travelers, and there are preliminary indications that they may also provide opportunities to strengthen travelers' global identity and nature connectedness. In the current study, we thus examined the potential effects of long-term stays abroad on global identity and nature connectedness of young people. We conducted an online survey in three participant groups (N = 292): An experienced group which had returned from a long-term stay abroad, a planning group which intended but had not yet experienced such a stay, and a home group which had neither experienced nor planned a long-term stay abroad. We found a stronger global self-investment (i.e., one dimension of global identity reflecting solidarity and concern for people all over the world) for the experienced group compared to the home group. The groups did not differ with regard to nature connectedness. Moreover, we found that global identity was positively related to the amount of contact with international people met abroad. In sum, our results suggest that long-term stays abroad may increase the global self-investment of travelers, particularly if international experiences with people are made.
Synch.Live: Collective problem-solving through flocking motion induces higher connectedness to others
Authors: Sas Madalina I , Mediano Pedro A. M. , Rosas Fernando , Leone Hillary , Sas Andrei , Lockwood Christopher , Jensen Henrik J. , Bor Daniel
Published: February 2024

Collective self-organising behaviour is ubiquitous in nature, whereby complex patterns emerge from the local interactions between individuals. Yet in humans, most group behaviour is often attributed to explicit central control or social norms, rather than to synergistic interplay between individuals. Here we introduce Synch.Live, a participatory behavioural science experiment for quantitatively studying collective motion in humans, framed as a game with an unspecified task and a group feedback mechanism, that can be solved through cooperation by 10 participants moving together. More than half of the groups participating in the experiment succeeded in achieving flocking motion, and winning players showed higher connectedness to others compared to those who failed. Furthermore, individuals with an awareness of working strategies were more likely to be part of winning groups, suggesting the importance of individual contributions to the collective task. This work demonstrates that solving an unspecified group challenge in response to group feedback is possible, and moreover, that flock-like collective movement has the potential to yield social benefits and well-being, suggesting new directions for exploring social aspects of consciousness and cognition.
How to ruin a decent study with SHIFTy reporting: A commentary on Faerman et al. (2024)
Authors: Kekecs Zoltan , Souza Filipe Luis
Published: February 2024

This is a commentary on Faerman et al 2024' SHIFT paper in which they report that a brief rTMS stimulation can increase hypnotizability. Our manuscript lists concerns regarding the reliability of the data published in the paper, in the existence of the effect, and in the robustness and reproducibility of the findings. Based on the points raised in the commentary, we can conclude that it is very unlikely that rTMS, the way utilized by the authors, can improve hypnotizability. If the effect does exist, it is inconsequentially small, and is very likely to be due to experimental biases introduced by the ineffective blinding procedure, rather than the inhibitory stimulation proposed by the authors.
Mediation and Decomposition Analysis: Why We Cannot Do What We Think We Can Do, and How Causal Mediation Analysis Can Help Us
Authors: Kratz Fabian
Published: February 2024

Research often aims to explain the share of a total effect that arises from intervening mediating mechanisms. This research frequently aims to identify the most important mechanism by way of either a conventional version of the Kitagawa–Oaxaca–Blinder decomposition approach or the Karlson-Holm-Breen method. As these approaches treat different mediators as causally independent, they yield biased estimates if systematic interrelations between mediators are present. I argue that interdependencies between mediators are the rule rather than the exception, and outline how novel methods of causal mediation analysis can be used to identify the most promising targets for intervention when mechanisms causally affect each other. I use gender, race, and origin-specific disparities to develop the argument. Building on this discussion, I use data from the Survey of Health, Ageing, and Retirement in Europe (SHARE) to delve into a nuanced empirical analysis of origin-specific health disparities at old age. Overall, the study demonstrates how we can assess which intervention targeting which mechanism is most promising to reduce a social disparity if mechanisms affect each other.
An Investigation of Phonological Skills in Chinese Developmental Dyslexia
Authors: Ding Ning , Peng Peng , Tang Jiuqing , Ding Yiran , zhao Jingjing
Published: February 2024

Purpose: It has been widely accepted that phonological awareness (PA), rapid automatized naming (RAN), and verbal short-term memory (VSTM) deficits are three core facets of phonological deficits in developmental dyslexia (DD) of alphabetic orthographies. Yet, phonological skills in DD of Chinese, a logographic writing system, have rarely been systematically investigated. The present study aimed to systematically investigate PA, RAN, and VSTM deficits in Chinese children with DD.Method: We compared 128 three and fourth grade Mandarin-speaking Chinese children with DD aged between 8 and 11 years (Mean age = 9.4 years, 73 male) and 135 age-matched controls on 7 phonological tasks, including 3 PA tasks (phoneme deletion, onset rime deletion, and spoonerism), 3 RAN tasks (digit, object, and color), and a VSTM task (digit span). A combination of logistic regression analysis and a machine learning approach with SHapley Additive exPlanations (SHAP) methods were employed for data analyses. Results: Logistic regression analysis showed that similar to results from DD in six European languages by Landerl and Ramus et al. (2013), phoneme deletion and RAN digits played major roles in predicting Chinese DD, while digit span played a minor role. SHAP analysis revealed that the most effective predictor tasks for Chinese DD are RAN pictures, phoneme deletion, and spoonerism.Conclusion: The results suggest important roles of RAN and PA and a minor role of VSTM in predicting Chinese DD. Findings have important implications for the diagnosis and remediation of Chinese DD.
Πεποιθήσεις σχετικά με τη διδασκαλία ΟΛΩΝ των μαθητών (Attitudes Towards Teaching All Students [ATTAS-mm])
Authors: Charitaki Garyfalia , Kypriotaki Maria , Alevriadou Anastasia
Published: February 2024

Σύντομη Περιγραφή: Πρόκειται για ένα ερωτηματολόγιο αυτοαναφοράς, το οποίο αποτελείται από 9 ερωτήσεις που αξιολογούν τις πεποιθήσεις σχετικά με την ενταξιακή εκπαίδευση. Το σύνολο των ερωτήσεων είναι κλειστού τύπου, κλίμακας τύπου Likert επτά διαβαθμίσεων (1=συμφωνώ απόλυτα, 7=διαφωνώ απόλυτα).Κύριες Βιβλιογραφικές Πηγές:Charitaki, G., Kypriotaki, M., & Alevriadou, A. (2023). Greek adaptation of the teachers’ attitudes towards teaching all students (ATTAS-mm) scale. Equity in Education & Society, 27526461231177457. doi:10.1177/27526461231177457Charitaki, G., Kourti, I., Gregory, J., Ozturk, M., Ismail, Z., Alevriadou, A., Soulis, S.G., Sakici, S., & Demirel, C. (2022). Attitudes Towards Teaching All Students: A cross-national exploration. Trends in Psychology, 1-33. doi:10.1007/s43076-022-00240-0
Estrategia de prevención comunitaria enfocada en la detección de pacientes con hipertensión arterial
Authors: Velasco Aroca Karen Michaela , Zumárraga Denys Patricio
Published: February 2024

La hipertensión arterial (HTA) es un desafío global de salud debido a su alta prevalencia y las graves complicaciones que puede desencadenar. El diagnóstico tardío es un problema común debido a su naturaleza asintomática en las etapas iniciales, lo que subraya la importancia de las estrategias de prevención temprana. Objetivo: El objetivo de esta revisión bibliográfica es analizar las estrategias de prevención comunitaria centradas en la detección temprana de la HTA, evaluar su efectividad y proponer recomendaciones para mejorar su implementación. Metodología: Se realizó una revisión exhaustiva de la literatura utilizando bases de datos académicas reconocidas. Los criterios de inclusión fueron estudios centrados en estrategias comunitarias para la detección de HTA. Los estudios seleccionados fueron analizados y sintetizados para identificar las mejores prácticas y áreas de mejora.

Resultados: Las estrategias efectivas identificadas incluyen el monitoreo regular de la presión arterial por parte de profesionales de la salud capacitados, la educación del paciente sobre la HTA y su manejo, y la promoción de estilos de vida saludables. Sin embargo, los desafíos persisten en términos de precisión del diagnóstico, barreras culturales y socioeconómicas, y la necesidad de personalizar las intervenciones a las características específicas de cada comunidad. Conclusiones: A pesar de los desafíos, las estrategias comunitarias de detección temprana de HTA son viables y necesarias para combatir la creciente prevalencia de esta enfermedad. Para lograr esto, se requiere una combinación de capacitación rigurosa, educación del paciente, promoción de estilos de vida saludables y adaptación a las particularidades comunitarias. Además, se enfatiza la necesidad de políticas de salud sólidas que respalden la implementación y la sostenibilidad de estas intervenciones
Debunking the Maternal Myths and Re-Interpreting Motherhood
Authors: Thapa Bibeka
Published: February 2024

This paper interprets the fundamentals of motherhood with a particular emphasis on matricentric feminist viewpoints. It delves deeply into the complex aspects of motherhood, shedding light on its intricate structure with the help of feminist perspectives. Through a critical analysis of various viewpoints, the paper reveals how gender roles, cultural norms, and power dynamics interact to shape how mothers perceive and experience motherhood. It references the challenges mothers face in patriarchal systems and draws from the works of prominent feminist researchers. It also highlights how feminist ideas provide an alternative perspective for examining prevalent stereotypes and challenging binary notions of motherhood. Through this, the study contributes to a deeper understanding of how feminist viewpoints influence conceptions of motherhood and reshape the discourse on women's roles and identities. The abstract underscores the importance of considering social roles and gender issues in this investigation, highlighting their pivotal roles in shaping mothers' experiences in society.
प्रयोगशीलताका आधारमा आमाको आँगन महाकाव्यको विश्लेषण {Analysis of Mother's Yard Epic on the basis of usability}
Authors: अधिकारी Adhikari सीता Sita
Published: February 2024

परम्परागत महाकाव्यहरू भन्दा फरक ढङ्गले काव्यको प्रस्तुती भएकाले महाकाव्यलाई प्रयोगशीलता अर्थात प्रयोगवादका सन्दर्भमा समीक्षा गर्नु उपयुक्त ठानिएको छ । यस प्रसङ्गमा उक्त कृतिको समीक्षात्मक अध्ययन गर्ने प्रयास गरिएको छ। महाकाव्यकार डा. नवीनबन्धु पहाडीद्वारा रचित ‘आमाको आँगन’ महाकाव्यमा प्रयोग गरिएको नवीन शिल्प शैलीहरूको बारेमा विश्लेषण गर्नु यस अनुसन्धानात्मक लेखको समस्या हो । काव्यमा प्रयोग गरिएका नवीन शिल्प, शैली र प्रस्तुतीले महाकाव्यलाई प्रयोगशील बनाउन सहयोग गरेको छ जातीय द्वन्द्व, वैमनस्यताले थिलो थिलो भएर देशमा बस्न नसकी परदेश लागेकाहरु देश तथा आमाको निश्वार्थ सेवामा सदा तल्लिन भएर लाग्नुपर्दछ । यस अध्ययनमा गुणात्मक अनुसन्धानका लागि प्राथमिक र द्वितीय स्रोतबाट तथ्यांक संकलन गर्ने अध्ययन विधिको प्रयोग गरिएको छ । निश्वार्थ मन भएका, लोभलालचबाट टाढा भएका मान्छेहरुसदा आफ्नो देश र जनताप्रति उत्तरदायी रहन्छन् भन्ने कुरा पनि देखिन्छ । यसका लागि महाकाव्यमा नयाँ प्रविधियुक्त सामाजिक सञ्जालको प्रयोग, शास्त्रीय छन्द विधानलाई प्राथमिकता दिनु भंग गर्दै लोकगीतलाई प्राथमिकता दिनु पनि नयाँ प्रयोगका रुपमा रहेको देखिन्छ यसका लागि काव्यमा गरिएको प्रयोग उपयुक्त छ भन्ने निष्कर्ष निकालिएको छ ।
Government Capacity: Evidence from Nepal
Authors: Pradhan Prajwal Man , Kharel Suman
Published: February 2024

Autonomous local governments are essential for maintaining stable economic and social development mechanisms and democratic regimes. The prime objective of the article is to examine the impact of pressure-capacity variables on local governance. Two sources of data, such as NPHC 2021 and LISA are used. Overall local government of Nepal has still weak performance as only 38 percent of total municipals have secured good ranking status. Based on PCP framework, total score of 10 composite indicators generated by LISA and some population management related characteristics (e.g., sex ratio, population density, literacy, household size, and two food coping strategy related variables) have been examined using multiple regression to understand interrelationship response and explanatory variables. The statistical analysis shows that there is a string relationship between pressure and capacity variables. Individually, three population related variables such as sex ratio, literacy and household size are positively correlated with total score of 10 indicators with low coefficient of determination. In addition to strengthening existing gender status, educational level and population growth, more socioeconomic and environment related variables as explanatory variables are necessary to link government capacity and its performance in Nepal.
The Using of the Metaverse in the Field of Education and Training in Police Colleges
Authors: Al Ali Mayed Yousef Alqersi , Laib Kheireddine
Published: February 2024

Objectives: The study addresses the possibility of using Metaverse technology in the fields of education and training in police colleges. The Metaverse has been highlighted as the future of education and training. Methods: The study adopted a dual approach that entailed reviewing 13 studies and conducting a survey to collect qualitative data on metaverse use. Results: The results and analysis of the study showed that there is a high desire to use the metaverse, and that the current education and training programs in police institutions need to be developed to keep pace with the current technological reality. The metaverse can also be applied in police institutions in a way that enhances police education, sports training, military training, professional applications, and management. Data and records. Conclusions: The study recommends adopting the metaverse in police institutions, conducting a comprehensive assessment of metaverse risks, and rigorous training for teachers in police institutions.
Thermal Insulation Products Based on Modified Polyurethane Foam with Fire-Resistant Coating
Authors: BRUYAKO M.G. , LIPKA P.A. , KALININA M.S.
Published: February 2024

As part of the study, thermal insulation products based on rigid polyurethane foam (PPU) with a reduced flammability group were obtained. The effect of modification of polyurethane foam with oxidized thermally expansive graphite (OTG) on physical, mechanical and fire hazard properties was studied. A two-component factory-ready system with a G4 flammability group was used as the initial composition for modification. OTG brand: KR 350-80 was used as a modifier, characterized by a degree of expansion of at least 370 ml/g, a temperature of the onset of expansion of 170°C. Products made from polyurethane foam were modified by the method of dispersing OTG in a reactive composition, as well as by applying a fire-retardant coating during injection molding of masses. Samples were made and tests were carried out to determine the flammability group in accordance with GOST 30244. It was established that an increase in the concentration of OTG in the fire retardant coating and the structure of the material reduces the flammability of products, while modification by the dispersion method makes it possible to obtain a material with a flammability group (G3), but has an effect on the technological properties of the initial composition, leads to an increase in the viscosity of the reactive composition and an increase in the density of the products, while the modification of the fire retardant coating with honey does not affect the technological and physical-mechanical properties of the final product, and makes it possible to obtain a flammability group G1–G2 depending on the concentration of OTG.