bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Consumer Attitude and Purchase Intention of Counterfeit Phones Among Masters Students in Selected Public Universities in Kenya
Authors: Muia Bernard , Ragui Mary
Published: January 2024

Persistent increase of consumption of counterfeit goods despite government efforts to curtail it has justified further research to determine any factors that may not have been studied conclusively the studying the progression of the illicit goods consumption.  The general objective of this study was to comprehend consumer attitude towards intention to purchase counterfeit mobile phones among masters’ students in Kenya. Specifically, the study focused on effects of materialism attitude, subjective norm attitude and moral intensity attitude on purchase intention of counterfeit mobile phones among masters’ university students in Nairobi. The study was premised on three theories, Theory of Planned Behaviour, the Theory of Reasoned Action and the Attitude Function Theory. The study adopted descriptive survey design, and used purposive sampling to select the four public university campuses to target from the 10 public universities licensed to operate in Nairobi's central business district and subsequently used stratified random sampling to choose the target respondents in the selected campuses. Semi-structured questionnaires were used to collect primary data for the study. Quantitative data was captured and organized using statistical package for social sciences and analysed using descriptive statistics which was shown using percentages frequencies and standard deviation. Inferential statistics comprising Pearson’s correlation and multiple regression analysis were utilized to demonstrate the relationship between the independent and dependant variables. Content analysis was utilized to analyse qualitative data. Data was presented in the form of graphs and tables for simplicity of interpretation. This study will assist policy makers in coming up with plans to fight counterfeiting. The study found that materialism attitude, subjective norm attitude and moral intensity had a positive significant effect towards purchase intention of counterfeit phones among university students in Kenya. The study concluded that the consumers with a high level of materialism trait would be a very prospective segment for sustainable luxury brands. Subjective norm is a person’s perception of pressure in the social environment that is accepted so that it shows certain behaviour through considerations made by someone. Through moral intensity attitude individuals encounter moral or ethical issues within the personal environments of their daily living. The study recommended that high-materialism consumers should be driven to acquire goods and phones primarily to symbolize and communicate status and success messages to others. In terms of brands, more attention should be paid to consumers’ emotional needs and sensitivity. Organizations should emphasize the importance of moral judgment and attitude in explaining behavioural intentions and ethical behaviour in shaping demand for phones and also other goods.
La literatura infantil y juvenil: investigaciones
Authors: Jiménez-Pérez Elena del Pilar , Fabregat Barrios Santiago
Published: January 2024

Son numerosos los estudios que demuestran que leer tiene multitud de beneficios (los lectores de literatura presentan una esperanza de vida dos años superior a la media, los que fueron lectores por placer en su infancia y adolescencia consiguieron mejores puestos de trabajo, la sensación de felicidad de los individuos con hábito lector consolidado puntúan significativamente por encima de los que no lo son, existe más materia gris en los cerebros lectores, o que el hábito lector puede determinar la inteligencia emocional de un estudiante y, lo que además de demostrado era de lógica, los estudiantes lectores sacan mejores notas sistemáticamente.
Census of speech therapist of the Sicily
Authors: La Tona Federico
Published: January 2024

The survey on the employment status of speech therapists who carry out their professional activity in Sicily was conceived by the Commission of the Register of Speech Therapists of the TSRM-PSTRP Order of Palermo, in collaboration with the Commissions of the Register of Speech Therapists of the TSRM-PSTRP Orders throughout Sicily, i.e.: Board of Directors of Speech Therapists of Catania, Caltanissetta-Agrigento, Enna, Messina, Ragusa, Syracuse and Trapani.

The census of Sicilian speech therapists has proven to be a very useful tool for identifying important information and data regarding the employment status of colleagues and the methods and types of contracts. These data will be crucial in reference to the reorganization of the hospital network and territorial services to guarantee the LEAs (outpatient and rehabilitation LEAs) considering the low incidence of speech therapists working in the public sector compared to the total number of professionals active in the Region. The questionnaire used for the survey allowed us to highlight strengths and weaknesses related to the speech therapist profession. The possibility of comparing data and observing their evolution over time provides the possibility of highlighting the critical issues that have emerged and planning future actions for better governance of the profession.
PREVALENCE OF EXERCISE ADDICTION IN GYM USERS (FITNESS INDUSTRY) AT HAPUR, UTTAR PRADESH
Authors: Dhaman Jatin , Chandra Prakash , Bhushan Dua Anubhav , Dhanda Akhil , Sharma Aditi
Published: January 2024

Exercise is associated with the feeling of well-being. But it also leads to the manifestation of withdrawal symptoms on
discontinuation. The present study has been done to explore the pattern of exercise behavior in the Indian context. 561
(288 males and 273 females) subjects in the age group of 18-50 years were approached for the administration of a sociodemographic data sheet,
General Health Questionnaire and Exercise addiction inventory. 6.34 % were at risk category of exercise addiction and gender difference was
present too. Psychiatric distress had a negative correlation with exercise addiction. 1.15% show the need for change in the exercise pattern. It has
implications for enhancing the mental health professional understanding of exercise addiction.
EFFICACY OF ESMOLOL (0.5MG/KG) AND MAGNESIUM SULFATE (20MG/KG) FOR ATTENUATION OF HEMODYNAMIC RESPONSE TO EXTUBATION AFTER GENERAL ANESTHESIA: A RANDOMIZED COMPARATIVE STUDY.
Authors: Reddy Narra Rupa
Published: January 2024

Background: Extubation response is less explored entity which may result in 20 to 30% increase in systemic arterial
pressure and heart rate. Post extubation which may be deleterious to patients. Among various pharmacological agents like
Lignocaine, Beta blockers, Alpha 2 agonists and Opioids that are used to attenuate the intubation stress response, in this study we aim to compare
the Esmolol (0.5mg/kg) and Mgso4 (20mg/kg) for attenuation of hemodynamic response for Extubation. T Materials and methods: his
observational, double blinded study conducted on 40 of ASA I and II patients who are divided into 2 groups, Group E (n=20) received IV Esmolol
0.5mg/kg 5 Minutes before extubation, Group M (n=20) received IV Mgso4 20mg/kg 5 Minutes before extubation, Heart rate , Systolic Blood
Pressure, Diastolic Blood Pressure, Mean Arterial Pressure were recorded for 10 minutes post extubation. Heart rate, mean arterial Results:
pressure were better controlled in Esmolol group which were statistically signicant (P<0.05) compared to group M. SBP and DBP were similar
in both the groups. In Group M (Mgso4 20mg/kg), hemodynamic parameters were maintained around baseline values which is clinically
insignicant when compared to Esmolol group. Conclusion: Esmolol is superior to Magnesium sulfate in attenuating stress response to
extubation.
EFFECT OF PNEUMATIC COMPRESSION THERAPY ON FILARIAL LYMPHEDEMA GRADE II (PILOT STUDY)
Authors: G Latha. , C Hemachithra. , G Thirumavallavan.
Published: January 2024

Background: Filarial lymphedema is a form of chronic progressive oedema in which there is signicant persistent swelling
present in the lower limb which exists as second leading causes of global health public problem. Reducing limb volume and
avoid next stage of oedema using pneumatic compression therapy is inexpensive and easily accessible mechanical device. This study aimed Purpose:
to nd out the effectiveness of pneumatic compression therapy in patients with larial lymphedema grade II. The Pilot study was conducted Methods:
in the division of PMR. There are ve clinically diagnosed lymphedema grade II patients from the department of plastic surgery were included in this
study. They were treated with pneumatic compression therapy for 30 minutes per day for 4 weeks. The volumetric measurement of lower limb and
circumference of lower limb were evaluated before and after the intervention and data was collected and analysed. The mean value of Result:
circumference of lower limb has been reduced after the intervention proved with signicant p value (< 0.05). Conclusion: It was concluded that
pneumatic compression therapy is effective in reducing the lymphedema in patients with larial lymphedema II.
HISTOPATHOLOGICAL FINDINGS IN AUTOPSIES – EMPHASISING THE INTERESTING AND INCIDENTAL FINDINGS: A 3 YEAR STUDY
Authors: Naik Diksha , Couto Francisco , Sousa Rocha Premila De , Mandrekar Suresh , Jaladi Pratiksha , Pinto R. G. W.
Published: January 2024

Autopsies help to expand our knowledge of histopathology by unmasking various incidental and interesting lesions
which are a source of learning from a pathologists' perspective. Any death of unnatural manner (homicide, suicide,
accident), suspicious deaths and deaths associated with medical or surgical treatment where medical negligence is alleged are subjected to
autopsy. Some of the lesions identied during autopsy may contribute to the death of a person while some are totally unrelated to the cause of
death. Some lesions do not cause any functional derangement and hence are diagnosed only at autopsy. Complete autopsy examination involves
assessing the clinical, radiological, anatomical, gross and microscopic ndings, toxicological analysis and laboratory investigations. This study
tabulates various histopathological lesions seen at autopsy and emphasizes the incidental and interesting lesions noticed during gross and
microscopic examination of the organs sent for autopsy which otherwise would have been unnoticed during the lifetime of a person.
COMPARISION OF EFFECTIVENESS OF TOPICAL AZITHROMYCIN AND SYSTEMIC DOXYCYCLINE IN TREATMENT OF MEIBOMIAN GLAND DYSFUNCTION
Authors: Kumar Singh Punit , Meena Nidhi , Kumar Ramesh
Published: January 2024

Meibomian glands, also known as glandulae tarsales, are large
sebaceous glands found within the eyelids. They produce lipids that
constitute the outermost layer of the tear lm, serving to prevent the
evaporation of the aqueous phase. The detailed description of these
glands was originally provided by the German physician Heinrich
[1] Meibom (1638-1700), and they bear his name .Korb and Henriquez
introduced the term Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD) when
investigating contact lens intolerance and the blockage of Meibomian
[2] gland openings by shedding epithelial cells . According to the
International Workshop on MGD, this condition is described as "a
persistent, widespread anomaly of the meibomian glands, typically
marked by blockage in the terminal ducts and/or variations in the
quality or quantity of glandular secretions. It can lead to changes in the
tear lm, sensations of eye discomfort, observable inammation, and
[3] disorders of the eye's surface" .
CORRELATIONAL STUDY BETWEEN SHAREERIKA PRAKRUTHI AND DACTYLOGRAPHY
Authors: Arya V M , Nagaraj Kamath
Published: January 2024

Background: Doshas dominating the sperms and the ovum during the time of conception and also those inhabiting the
uterus at that time determine the Prakruthi of the individual. The Doshas which ultimately emerge at dominant factors
actually determine the Prakruthi or the physical constitution. This non-pathogenic intensied status of Dosha remains constant from birth till
death and this is Prakruthi. On the palm, sole and ventral surface of ngers and toes the epidermal thickenings produce surface ectodermal ridges.
The ridges form the typical patterns, the development of which is genetically controlled and these patterns are unique for each individual
including identical twins. This forms the basis of personal identication from the ngerprints for the medico-legal purpose. As Prakruthi and
ngerprint is formed during the intra-uterine life and remains unchanged throughout the life, this study can serve as a platform to understand the
relation between these two concepts. To evaluate the relation between Aims and Objectives: Materials and Prakruthi and dactylography.
Methods: 150 subjects within age group of 18-30years visiting Prakruthi Analysis Unit of Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of
Ayurveda & Hospital, Hassan will be selected and given with questionnaires for Prakruthi assessment and their 10 ngerprint will be obtained
through rolled method. Later assessment was done based on the ngerprint pattern. K Discussions and Conclusions: apha Prakruthi is
associated with loop ngerprint pattern & showed less variation in ngerprint patterns. Cramer's results shows that there exists strong relation
between Pitta Prakruthi and Arch pattern and also with Whorl pattern. It also shows that there is a very strong relation between Kapha Prakruthi
and Loop pattern. It is concluded that, associated ngerprint patterns of Pitta Prakruthi are whorl & arch, variation in ngerprint patterns
observed are in between Kapha & Vata Prakruthi. Maximum variations of ngerprint patterns were observed in Vata Prakruthi.
A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY OF SEVERE ANEMIA AND ASSOCIATION WITH SYSTEMIC ILLNESS IN AGE GROUP 6 MONTHS TO 12 YEAR IN TERTIARY CARE RURAL HOSPITAL OF MAHARASHTRA.
Authors: Chinthalapudi Spruha Chowdary , P Jadhav Jayashree , P. V Nigwekar
Published: January 2024

Background- Anemia is a very common hematological disorder in infancy. Anemia occurring during infancy affects the
physical and neurological development of the child. It exposes the infant to the risk of infection which aggravates anemia
so that there is a vicious cycle of anemia > infection > anemia. Anemia reduces the immunity of baby and leads to infection. Infection in turn
aggravates anemia and malnutrition. Malnutrition was present in 98% cases. The integrity of mucous membranes and respiratory epithelium is
impaired. Thus these babies are prone for infections. This can be prevented if anemia is detected early and treated properly . This Study, was
conducted to evaluate how Severe Anemia is associated with other Systemic illness in children Aged between 6 months to 12 years of age.
Material and Methods-The Retrospective study was conducted in Dr.Vitthalrao Vikhe Patil Pravara Rural Hospital, Loni over a period of two
years September 2015 to September 2017. Out of total 300 cases of severe anemia, Results: Out of this 40% were male and 60% were female.
Girls were more affected as compared to boys.The Bronchopneumonia is the commonest disease present in 128 (42.7%) anemia cases, second
commonest is Malaria 42(14%) along with Acute Gastrointestinal in 39(13%) anemia cases , Infantile tremor syndrome is in 21(7%), Congenital
heart disease in 18(6%), Pulmonary TB in 16(5.3%) Febrile convulsions in 12(4%), while 9(3%) either had septicemia or other infection and only
6(2%) had meningitis. Children with severe anemia have association with syste Conclusion: mic illnesses but more prone for Respiratory tract
infections. Early detection of symptoms and signs and a combination of nutritional supplementation and food fortication programmes should be
done in Anganwadi, Preschool and school going children for supplementation of iron especially in rural areas.
CARDIAC TAMPONADE: A TWO-YEAR CROSS-SECTIONAL AUTOPSY STUDY IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL IN CENTRAL MAHARASHTRA.
Authors: Patil P. A. , Sangle D. J. , J. L Nitin , Mukherjee A. A.
Published: January 2024

Background: Cardiac tamponade is a signicant contributor to sudden death. Materials, Methods, And Results: Among 6000 post-mortems
conducted from November 2021 to November 2023, we analyzed 39 cases of cardiac tamponade using SPSS4 software to explore epidemiological
characteristics and causative factors. Among these cases, 79.48% were males, predominantly aged 51 to 60 years (35.48%), with 70.97%
experiencing fatal outcomes within 24 hours due to cardiac tamponade. A pericardial cavity blood volume of 301 to 400 cc (19.35%) proved
sufcient for causing death. Most cases exhibited a heart weight ranging from 301 to 350 grams (22.58%), with posterior wall rupture noted in
33.33% of myocardial infarction cases followed by coronary thrombosis at 28.2%. Among females (20.52%), the majority within the 51 to 60 age
group (37.5%) and 62.5% succumbed within 24 hours, with highly variable pericardial cavity uid volumes causing fatal outcomes. Notably, 50%
of cases with heart weights of 301 to 350 grams experienced anterior wall rupture (29.2%), and trauma accounted for haemopericardium in 37.5%
of cases. Conclusion: Individuals aged 51 to 60 years with increased heart weight, prior myocardial infarction, and pro-thrombotic tendencies are
at higher risk of cardiac tamponade. Vigilance for symptoms in this demographic is crucial for prompt diagnosis and intervention within 6 to 24
hours. A pericardial cavity blood volume of 301 to 400 cc often triggers a fatal tamponade scenario, frequently associated with anterior wall rupture
in females and posterior wall in male.
Response of Barley (Hordeum Vulgare L.) Genotypes to Soil Acidity, at Hula District, Sidama Region, Ethiopia
Authors: Chekol Ephrem Adamu
Published: January 2024

Barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) was domesticated at about 8000 B.C. It is one of the most important cereal crops in Ethiopia, accounting for over 60% of the food of the peoples living in the highlands of Ethiopia. Soil acidity is expanding in its scope, about 43 % out of the total cultivated land in Ethiopia, is dominated with acidic soil, as a sensitive highland crop, barley productivity is decreasing due to soil acidity and in areas where the problem is severe the crop is going out of production. A greenhouse pot experiment was conducted with the objective of performance comparison and screening of soil acidity-tolerant barley genotypes. The treatments consisted of two lime levels (with and without lime) and ten barley genotypes making up a total of 20 treatments laid out in a completely randomized design with six replications. Crop phenology, growth parameters, yield and yield components were evaluated. Primary root length, lateral root length, lateral root number, and root dry weight were significantly (P < 0.05) affected by the application of lime. Stand count at harvest, above-ground biomass, plant height, total seed number per pot, and seed number per plant were significantly (P < 0.05) affected by the application of lime. Accession 215454a, has shown a greater value of relative root length measurement with 73.76 centimeter. The study revealed the impact of soil acidity could be so severe it can result to the extent of having no yield as compared to lime-treated soils. This necessitates the use of lime in areas that are prone to acidic soils. Overall, the accession that showed relative tolerance from early stage screening can be candidate for further breeding program to develop barley variety that is tolerant to acidic soils.
Determinants of Participation Decision of Smallholder Farmers on Cluster Farming: The Case of Teff in West Shewa Zone of Oromia Region, Ethiopia
Authors: Milkias Dawit , Getahun Addisu
Published: January 2024

This research was conducted in Liban Jawi district West Shewa zone of the Oromia region to evaluate the determinants that affect the participation decisions of smallholder farmers in teff cluster farming. A multistage sample procedure was used to collect the data. Liban Jawi District was purposely selected from the West Shewa zone due to the potential teff production and implementation of teff cluster farming. Next, based on the proportion of peasant association that undertakes cluster farming, four PAs were selected. Then using stratified random sampling PAs were stratified into two strata: cluster farming and non-cluster farming participants. Finally, 133 respondents were selected using systematic random sampling methods. Binary logistic regression was used to analyze relationships between a dichotomous dependent variable and explanatory variables. The results of this study indicated that among the selected variables used in the model, nine of them were found to have significant effects including the age of household head, gender, experience, land holding size, income, walking time to farmland, credit accessibility, participation in the demonstration, and access to training were statistically significant on participation decision of smallholder farmers decisions in teff cluster farming. Therefore, the Federal and or the regional government ought to enhance farmer associations to have the potential to significantly influence the participation decision-making process. In addition, to support farmers in adopting new varieties and increase their productivity, the government should give training, and increase extension linkages to enhance the participation decisions of farmers in cluster farming.
Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technology in the Health Sector has Several Goals
Authors: Ahmad Muhammad Baballe , Ayagi Shehu Hassan , Musa Umar Farouk
Published: January 2024

In a broad sense, artificial intelligence (AI) refers to any computer or system behavior that resembles human behavior. A subfield of artificial intelligence called "machine learning" enables computers to learn from data without explicit human programming. One of the most significant contemporary trends in global healthcare is the use of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in medicine. Technologies based on artificial intelligence are profoundly transforming the world's healthcare system, enabling a dramatic reconstruction of the medical diagnostics system while simultaneously lowering healthcare expenditures. Identifying the class of diseases to which a disease belongs is crucial before treating it. It is feasible to categorize the type of disease based on the feature space of the condition. Algorithms for machine learning can address this issue.
Effect of Thyroid Dysfunctions on Complete Blood Count in Almatama Town-Sudan
Authors: Abdelmagid Esra Hayder , Mohammed Hanan A. , Allah Elfatih Mohammed Abd , Altaher Tibyan Abd Almajed , Mahjaf Ghanem Mohammed , Hamad Mosab Nouraldein Mohammed
Published: January 2024

Background: Thyroid hormones have a crucial role in the metabolism and proliferation of blood cells. Thyroid dysfunction causes different outcomes on blood cells such as anemia, erythrocytosis, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, and in rare cases causes’ pancytopenia. It also alters RBC indices including MCV, MCH, MCHC, and RDW. Objectives: This is a cross-sectional descriptive study conducted in Almatama town during the period from September 2021 to January 2022, aimed to assess the effects of hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism on blood cell count and RBC indices. Materials and Methods: Fifty patients with thyroid disease (24 hyperthyroidism, 26 hypothyroidism) and 20 healthy subjects served as controls. Whole venous blood samples were collected in EDTA anticoagulant container, mixed well, transferred to the laboratory according to standard procedures to avoid contamination, and then automatically counted for complete blood counts. Results: RBCs, HB, MCV, MCHC, and MCH, had statistically insignificant results in thyroid patients when compared with the control group (P. value 0.225,0.077,0.235,0.498,0.626) respectively. In hyperthyroid RBCs, HB, PCV, MCV, and MCH were statistically insignificant (P. value 0.388,0.951,0.123,0.575,0.148) respectively, and a statistically significant MCHC (P. value 0.0020). In hypothyroid HB, PCV, and MCH were, statistically significant (P. value 0.001,0.010,0.029) respectively, RBCs, MCV, and MCHC were, statistically insignificant (P. value 0.166,0.107,0.125) respectively. Conclusions: The hematological parameters were affected by thyroid disease, In case of patients with unknown hematological dysfunctions, must be evaluated for thyroid hormones. The follow-up of patients with thyroid disorders should have the complete blood count and patients diagnosed with anemia should be considered for thyroid conditions before iron treatment. Cases of anemia that resist therapy should be investigated for the case of thyroid dysfunction.
Competency Enhancement of Alumni Teaching Profession With Training in The Development of PBL and PJBL Learning Devices Based on Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
Authors: Sugiarto Tatok , Arief Darmawan  , Eko Hariyanto  , Zihan Novita Sari  , Ahadi Priyohutomo  , Linggo Jiventino Yono Prayogo
Published: January 2024

Increasing competence is a necessity in the field of education, increasing competence possessed by a person will increase a certain amount of knowledge, therefore the importance of increasing competence for teachers is an effort to harmonize learning patterns and the education system as a whole. In the systematic planning of learning, the preparation of learning devices is an obligation that must be owned by a teacher before carrying out the process of teaching and learning activities, teachers who have good competence if they can make, develop, design and implement learning devices, therefore the preparation of learning devices should be adapted with the needs of students, PJBL and PBL. The methods in this service consist of the lecture method, mentoring, measurement of results. The results in this service are that the teacher has an understanding of the syntax of the learning model, and the differences in the PBL and PJBL work systems, broadens horizons in making teaching modules that suit student needs, can analyze and apply the PBL and PJBL methods in each learning activity, PJOK educators have better understanding of concepts, procedures, and evaluation in developing learning tools adapted to the implementation of the independent curriculum.
Introduction of Fundamental Movement Skill (FMS) in Elemnetary School
Authors: Desy Tya Maya Ningrum  , Hafizah  , Decenni Amelia  , Yafi Velyan Mahyudi  , Eldin Maulana  , Rizqia
Published: January 2024

Students' basic movements begins to develop in the elementary school phase, which must be developed to support the learning of physical education. This dedication discusses several approaches that teachers can use to teach basic movement skills to their students, as well as long-term benefits. Action research methods can be done in a community of sports teachers who will form collaboration with other teachers to find problems and find solutions. Thus, through such methods, participants can receive and implement learning management in support of the identification of sustainable student talents. The results of dedication are: 1) The range of activities carried out, 2) Continuous support, 3) Evaluation and Feedback, 4) Use of Help Tools, 5) Programme Action to Solve Problems. Identifying challenges in the accompaniment process, the leader and the dedication team will identify problems or obstacles encountered by participants in learning basic movement skills. Once the identification is obtained the problem will be formulated in the form of learning reflection for the next meeting. The community service activities, in the implementation of the activities, use playing learning methods and use the learning media that have been modified to have a positive effect on physical, cognitive, and social development. Games and media modified can motivate and attract the interest of children to be willing to train their activity and muscle development, reduce saturation, and improve the child's skills in a fun way.
GRAMMAR MASTERY AND WRITING ACHIEVEMENT OF THE TOEFL: A CORRELATIONAL STUDY AT HIGHER EDUCATION
Authors: Melati Eka
Published: January 2024

The research was a  kind of correlational study which had objective to determine the association of grammar mastery and writing achivement in making prediction how much the correlation among the variables quantitatively. Population of the study was the fourth semester students of AMIK Mitra Gama registered on 2019/2020 academic year totally 126 students, 30 students was the sample of this research taken by cluster sampling technique. Test of grammar and writing adapted from Cambridge Preparation TOEFL was the instrumentation. Data analyzed by using correlation Pearson Product Moment (r-test). The result of the study found that robserved  (0,92) is higher than rtable (0,362) on 0,05 significance level. In addition, hypothesis testing resulted that H1 (there is a correlation between grammar mastery and writing achievement) is accepted, but H0 (there is no correlation between gammar mastery and writing achievement of the TOEFL) is rejected.  In sum, there was a significant correlation between  mastery of grammar and writing achievement for the fourth semester students of AMIK Mitra Gama. From the result of the research, grammar and writing should be stated  on lesson plans of English 1, 2 and 3 course and taught more intensive since those skills also support student’s achievement to administer TOEFL.
THE ANALYSIS OF STRATEGIES USED BY THE ENGLISH TEACHERS IN TEACHING READING COMPREHENSION
Authors: Diana Resti , . Zulfariati , Sepyanda Marsika
Published: January 2024

Identifying the strategy of teaching used by the teachers in their teaching activities is essential in junior high school classes to achieve the better competencies in English. The main purpose of this study was to discover what strategies were used by English teachers at grade eight of Junior High School 2 Kubung Solok in teaching reading comprehension in one semester of the 2019/2020 academic year. This research was designed by the combination of qualitative and quantitative descriptive research. The primary data were obtained by using questionnaires and interviews distributed to the English teachers. The secondary data were taken from students' daily English exam results by review the document on the scores stored by the teachers. Questionnaire was used in order to know what strategies were used by English teachers in teaching reading comprehension at each meeting of the week. Interviews were used to find out what, how, and how often the teachers use/implement the certain strategies in teaching reading comprehension. The third instrument, document review was used to get the data on students' daily exam results at each the time a certain strategy was used by the teachers. Based on the results of the data analysis, it is found that there were eight strategies that have been used by the teachers during one semester in teaching reading comprehension. Among the eight strategies used by the teachers, there are four strategies that were used dominantly; they were Scaffolding, Contextual Teaching, Summarizing, and Discussion strategies. The four strategies showed the highest students’ daily test results.
THE INFLUENCE AND DIFFERENCE OF GENDER AND PERSONALITY TRAITS ON UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ENGLISH LEARNING ACHIEVEMENT IN HYBRID LEARNING
Authors: Warman Liya Astarilla Dede , Erlinda Susi
Published: January 2024

This study was intended to investigate: (1) the difference of English learning achievement between male and female students, (2) the difference of personality traits level between male and  female students, and (3) the influence of gender and personality traits on students’ English learning achievement in hybrid learning. This study employed ex-post facto research design. There were 240 participants from three universities in Pekanbaru, Riau, Indonesia that chosen through purposive sampling technique enrolled in this study. The data were collected through questionnaire and English score. Pearson Product Moment was applied in analyzing the data namely t-test for independent samples, correlation, and multiple regression. The findings of this study showed that (1) there was no significant difference between the male and the female students’ English achievement, (2) there were significant difference between the male and the female students’ in extraversion and conscientiousness while there were no significant differences between the male and the female students’ personality traits namely in neuroticism, agreeableness, and openness (3) gender and personality traits namely extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness and openness significantly influenced the students’ English learning achievement in hybrid learning. The present study could provide new insights in accordance with students’ personality and gender on students’ English achievement in hybrid learning context.
The Reasons of Cyberbullying on Children in Kuwait: A Comparative Study between Parents' Perspectives
Authors: Alkhayat Laila , Alnufaishan Sara
Published: January 2024

This study aimed to identify the reasons and the suggested solutions for cyberbullying in children in the Kuwaiti society. The study compared the Kuwaiti fathers’ and mothers’ points of view, using the descriptive analytical approach. 377 surveys were randomly distributed among parents in Kuwait. The study identified some reasons for cyberbullying in children as follows: (1) reasons related to the media, such as imitating social media celebrities and watching violent movies and series; (2) reasons related to the family, such as domestic violence, not allowing the child to express their feelings, and the lack of house rules that ban cyberbullying; (3) reasons related to the school, such as the lack of awareness programs at school concerning the dangers of cyberbullying and the lack of strict rules to forbid it. The study findings also showed that there were no significant differences concerning the degree of relation variable between the fathers’ and the mothers’ points of view on the reasons for cyberbullying. Hence, some key solutions were suggested to limit cyberbullying. According to the parents, it is vital to focus on increasing children’s awareness at school. It is also necessary that parents have more monitoring over their children and their electronic devices. Keywords: Early Childhood, Early Education, Comparative Education, Cyberbullying, Educational Media.
Robust Spatial Durbin Model for Modeling Open Unemployment Rates in Central Java Province
Authors: Dwi Bekti Rokhana , Rifdha Rahmadhani Wahyu , Noeryanti Noeryanti
Published: January 2024

Unemployment is still a very crucial problem faced by the Indonesian state. The Central Bureau of Statistics noted that the number of unemployed in Indonesia in 2019 was 4.44 percent, an increase of 2.04 percent in 2020. The purpose of this study was to find out the characteristics of the spatial pattern and modeling the open unemployment rate in Central Java Province. Removing outliers in spatial analysis can change the composition of the spatial effects on the data. One method of solving due to outliers in the spatial regression model is using spatial robust regression. Robust Spatial Durbin Model method which is one of the methods used when spatial outliers occur. The results showed that there are spatial pattern characteristics and modeling for each dependent and independent variable which are different from the independent variables which are mutually correlated. In addition, the RSDM model is a better model than the OLS and SDM models in modeling the Open Unemployment Rate in Central Java Province in 2021 because it has an R2 value of 49.85% and the smallest AIC value of 22,563.
Identifikasi Permasalahan Kesehatan Reproduksi Remaja di RW 09 Kelurahan Kelapa Dua Wetan Kecamatan Ciracas Jakarta Timur
Authors: Nadirahilah Nadirahilah , Zaly Nedra Wati , Bellatris Dyah Intan
Published: January 2024

Masalah kesehatan reproduksi remaja umumnya dapat disebabkan oleh pengaruh teman sebaya dan pengetahuan yang kurang tentang materi-materi  kesehatan reproduksi seperti pendewasaan usia perkawinan, Triad Kesehatan Reproduksi Remaja (KRR) yang meliputi seksualitas, HIV/AIDS dan Napza. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk  mengidentifikasi permasalahan kesehatan reproduksi remaja yang mungkin dialami oleh remaja di RW 09 Kelurahan Kelapa Dua Wetan Kecamatan Ciracas Jakarta Timur. Metodologi penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian kualitatif. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan teknik wawancara mendalam terhadap 7 remaja yang terpilih menjadi sampel. Hasil penelitian ditemukan bahwa perilaku seksual remaja di RW 09 belum pada tahap beresiko, pengetahuan tentang HIV/AIDS sudah cukup baik seperti remaja mengetahui penyebab HIV/AIDS, remaja juga sudah memiliki gambaran yang baik mengenai menikah muda, gambaran perilaku merokok remaja pria di RW 09 patut di apresiasi karena meskipun pernah merokok namun remaja termotivasi untuk berhenti merokok. Remaja di RW 09 masih perlu diperhatikan dan didampingi selama masa tumbuh kembangnya meskipun secara umum tidak memiliki permasalahan kesehatan reproduksi yang sangat berarti. Orangtua dan masyarakat khususnya pimpinan wilayah dan para tokoh masyarakat dapat bersama-sama mengambil peran untuk mendukung remaja melakukan kegiatan-kegiatan positif seperti program rutin penyuluhan tentang kesehatan reproduksi remaja,  olahraga dan kajian keagamaan.
Peer Friends, Social Media And Parenting Patterns On The Incident Of Mental Emotional Disorders In Adolescents Of SMA X Depok City
Authors: Ulya Inayatul , Ramadhani Nur Rizky
Published: January 2024

RISKESDAS tahun 2018 menyebutkan, lebih dari 19 juta penduduk di Indonesia dengan usia >15 tahun telah mengalami masalah gangguan mental emosional. Data lain juga menyebutkan, bahwa remaja di Indonesia dengan rentang usia 13-15 tahun, yang serius melakukan percobaan bunuh diri persentasenya mengalami peningkatan, dengan nilai persentase sebesar 4,8% meningkat menjadi 6,2%. Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk mengetahui hubungan yang terjadi antara teman sebaya, media sosial dan pola asuh orang tua terhadap kejadian gangguan mental emosional pada remaja di SMA X Kota Depok tahun 2023. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif non eksperimental dengan desain studi cross-sectional. Hasil penelitian didapatkan terdapat hubungan yang signifikan pada variabel teman sebaya dengan nilai p-value = 0,000 (PR=2,036), variabel media sosial dengan nilai p-value = 0,000 (PR=6,941), serta variabel pola asuh orang tua dengan nilai p-value = 0,000 (PR=2,131) terhadap kejadian gangguan mental emosional pada remaja. Selain itu, variabel yang memiliki peluang lebih besar terhadap terjadinya gangguan mental emosional pada remaja di SMA X Kota Depok yaitu variabel terkait media sosial dengan nilai PR sebesar 6,941. Diharapkan, pihak sekolah dapat melakukan edukasi yang difokuskan dengan upaya promotif serta preventif kepada para siswa maupun siswi, serta melibatkan kedua orang tua tentang pentingnya gangguan mental emosional pada remaja.
Faktor Yang Berhubungan Dengan Perilaku Ibu Hamil Dalam Pencegahan Preeklampsia Di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Kandanghaur Kabupaten Indramayu Tahun 2023
Authors: Wahyudin Wahyudin , Rudiansyah Rudiansyah , Fifih Fifih , Widyastuti Setyo Dwi
Published: January 2024

Latar Belakang: Angka Kematian Ibu (AKI) merupakan salah satu indikator untuk melihat keberhasilan upaya kesehatan ibu. Komplikasi utama yang menyebabkan ibu meninggal hampir 75% dari semua kematian ibu adalah pendarahan, tekanan darah tinggi (preeklampsia dan eklampsia) dan infeksi. Berdasarkan Profil Kesehatan Kabupaten Indramayu pada tahun 2021, kematian ibu tertinggi disebabkan oleh hipertensi dalam kehamilan (preeklampsia/eklampsia). Preeklamsia dapat terjadi karena perilaku ibu hamil yang kurang baik. Tujuan : penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui faktor-faktor yang berhubungan dengan perilaku ibu hamil dalam pencegahan preeklampsia. Metode: Penelitian ini menggunakan metode analitik dengan pendekatan cross sectional dengan populasi dalam penelitian ini sebanyak 734 ibu dan 85 responden, diambil menggunakan teknik Accidental Sampling. Instrumen yang digunakan adalah kuesioner. Uji hipotesis menggunakan uji Chi-square. Hasil: Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa variabel yang berhubungan dengan perilaku ibu hamil dalam pencegahan preeklampsia adalah pengetahuan (P = 0,0001), sikap (P = 0,0001), dukungan petugas kesehatan (0,0001) dan dukungan suami (P= 0,020 ). Sedangkan variabel yang tidak berhubungan dengan perilaku ibu hamil dalam pencegahan preeklampsia adalah akses pelayanan kesehatan (P = 0,108). Kesimpulan: Terdapat hubungan dari variabel pengetahuan, sikap, dukungan petugas kesehatan dan dukungan suami dengan perilaku ibu hamil dalam pencegahan preeklampsia. Saran penelitian ini dutujukan untuk ibu hamil agar dapat meningkatkan pengetahuan dengan cara mengikuti kegiatan penyuluhan dan lebih meningkatkan perilaku positif dengan cara melakukan pemeriksaan kehamilan secara rutin
JUSTIFICATION OF RATIONAL OPTIONS FOR APPLICATION OF TECHNICAL MEANS FOR THE PREPARATION OF COMPOST MIXTURE
Authors: Pavlenko Sergii
Published: January 2024

The goal of the research was to increase the efficiency of compost production from organic raw materials of agroecosystems through the development and implementation of scientifically based complex technical and technological solutions under conditions of accelerated aerobic fermentation.
Four operating schemes of rotary drum-blade devices were chosen for research: single- and double-drum aerator, single- and double-drum PRT.
The interrelationship between the parameters of the mechanized composting process and the design of the working bodies for the purpose of ensuring the set tasks has been established. In general, the process of functioning of the working body is divided into three processes, which are performed in a complex: loosening (shredding) or separation of shavings (particles) from the total mass, mixing and molding of the edge.
The results of the experiments show better indicators of mixing quality and homogeneity for the M-shaped arrangement of the blades on the drum compared to the L-shaped one. The consumed power is less for the L-shaped arrangement of the blades. The conclusions are objective, regardless of the type of raw material and the height of the placement of the working body in relation to the side.
As a result of the conducted theoretical and experimental studies, rational options for the use of technical means of compost mixture preparation are substantiated. Under the condition of ensuring the maximum homogeneity of the compass mixture, the largest value of the edge structure index and the minimization of energy consumption:
– when processing chicken litter based on sunflower husk (ρ = 360–450 kg/t3, W = 32–44%, Mgran < 2123 t) it is advisable to use a device based on PRT-10 with one L-shaped working body;
– when processing chicken litter based on sunflower husks (ρ = 360–450 kg/t3, W = 32–44%, Mgran > 2123 t) it is advisable to use a device based on an aerator with two L-shaped working bodies;
– when processing chicken bedding straw cattle manure (ρ = 680–750 kg/ t3, W = 42–66%, Mgran < 2123 t) it is advisable to use a device based on PRT-10 with two L-shaped working bodies;
– when processing chicken bedding straw cattle manure (ρ = 680–750 kg/ t3, W = 42–66%, Mgran > 2123 t) it is advisable to use a device based on an aerator with one M-shaped working body.
Envisioning the future of Prishtina. An image shaped by the spatial experience
Authors: Papa Dorina
Published: January 2024

Prishtina, the youngest capital city in Europe, since the early communist era has been formed through a piecemeal process of juxtaposition of new units and large scale architecture landmarks (Jashari-Kajtazi, Jakupi 2017) almost spatially autonomous from each other, but having a strong character of space formation.
The first fragment of this complex image is a remained part of the old picturesque ottoman city, which survived the destruction policies of Milosevich under the Yugoslavian regime during the 50th, not without losing important monuments such as the main Mosque, the catholic church and the Synagogue, the old ottoman bazaar and a large number of houses (IKS, ESI, 2006).
Between the 60s and the 70s the city was developed in by separate neighborhoods
Ulpiana: A historical potential for the new Prishtina
Authors: Kumaraku Llazar
Published: January 2024

This article is based on studies conducted at Polis University of Tirana on the “Urban Planning Theory and Laboratory” course organised during the academic year 2017-2018.
This research aims to treat the historical analysis of one of the peripheral settlement of Prishtina: Old Ulpiana. The work aims to underline the influence that can have the old Ulpiana in the city of Prishtina, and on the same time the objective is to open a possible point of view on which the future development of Prishtina can be based on the historical culture that is found in his periphery.
The purpose of the article is to emphasize the potential of Prishtina as a new capital not so much in the content of the city itself, but in its "periphery" made up by elements of historical value and archaeological finds on the surrounding of the city. These “satellite cities” can be the devices that can increase a touristic economy and can, also, make the inhabitants aware of an operational schedule of architectural and urban elements.
The methodology is based on emphasizing the geographical, historical, cultural and traditional potentials of the historic settlement of Ulpiana. Starting from this case, further studies can be deepened on all the other old settlements that surround Prishtina in order to highlight the historical and cultural potential of the entire Prishtina’s region.
Strategies connecting a city. Case study of Singapore, a model for Prishtina
Authors: Kai Li Sim
Published: January 2024

It is easier to replicate the success stories of another than to start with fresh ideas, whether it is on micro or macro scale. This is no exception regarding the case of developing a city. Replicating best practices of a developed county to a developing city will be an effective approach, though no model can be applied in totality to any circumstances.
At the time of its independence in 1965, Singapore was lacking in infrastructure and natural resources, had poor sanitation and housing, high unemployment, education concerns, and was urgently in search of strategies to connect its people to the country.
Believing in its people and public spaces to connect the country, Singapore started investing in physical infrastructure, developing large public housing estates and putting emphasis on public education. It worked on a combination of government initiatives, public policies and private sector participation.
Singapore is a unique multi-racial society with a culture of self-reliance and mutual support which the government strongly advocated. Faith between government and the people were built over the years through upholding of meritocracy, pragmatism and honesty. Once the expectation of basic food, shelter, health, education and employment were taken care of, Singapore proceeded to engage culture and heritage to connect its citizens and thereafter to promote tourism.
Similarly, in order to transform a developing city, it may be worthwhile to adopt the key primary factors Singapore has relied on. The strategies discussed may be applicable to Prishtina, capital of Kosova , where there are plans to develop it to another capital city of Europe. Prishtina has a land size of 572km2 which is almost similar to Singapore. It is also a multi-ethnic country, rich in history, heritage and monuments.
The objectives of this paper are to examine the success factors of Singapore in its development roadmap since independence and to apply the relevant factors in molding Prishtina as the upcoming capital of Europe.