bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Strategi Perencanaan dalam Peningkatan Kinerja Pendidik dan Tenaga Kependidikan di SMPN 40 Surabaya
Authors: Valentiara Nadhea Kusuma , Fitri Aghna Mar’atul
Published: April 2024

Management of Educators and Education Personnel is one of the characteristic indicators of the quality of a school. In the management of educators and education personnel there are also Planning Strategies for Improving the Performance of Educators and Education Personnel which have an influence on the potential for developing the performance of educators in schools. The aim of this research is to describe school principals' strategies for improving the quality of education starting from planning, implementation, to evaluation. The method used to obtain the results of this article is using qualitative methods, namely by conducting interviews and observations. The results of this research show that (1) what strategies are carried out by SMPN 40 Surabaya to be able to develop the performance of teaching and education staff, (2) to find out how to process teaching and education staff effectively, (3) to find out what the separate assessment criteria are for performance of SMPN 40 Surabaya teachers, (4) to find out how the principal's strategy is to work together with the committee to improve the quality of education.
Lapatinib prevents and ameliorates dermal fibrosis in bleomycin induced experimental scleroderma model
Authors: Afşar Karatepe Berçem , Yolbaş Servet , Yıldırım Ahmet , Hoşgün Derya , Özercan İbrahim Hanifi , Önalan Ebru , Koca Süleyman Serdar
Published: April 2024

Background: Scleroderma is a connective tissue disease characterized by endothelial damage and diffuse interstitial fibrosis. Lapatinib, a tyrosine kinase inhibitor, is a 4-anilinoquinol derivative. It inhibits many important signalling pathways including MAPK and PI3K. As a result, it affects cell cycle progression, apoptosis, angiogenesis and cell adhesion.
Materials and Methods: Mice with an average age of 6 weeks and a weight of 20-25 g were divided into 6 equal groups (n=10 in each group). Mice in the control group (group A and group D), which were not treated with bleomycin (BLM), received sc phosphate buffered saline (PBS) daily. BLM was dissolved in FTS and administered to mice in groups B and C for 3 weeks, and to mice in groups E and F at a dose of sc 100 L (100 g) daily for 6 weeks. Mice in groups A, B and C were sacrificed at the end of week 3; mice in groups D, E and F were sacrificed at the end of week 6 and tissue samples were collected for further analysis. The mRNA expressions of TGF-β1 and fibronectin-1 were determined by RT-PCR.
Results: Repeated subcutaneous administration of BLM caused dermal inflammatory cell infiltration, increased skin thickness and dermal fibrosis at early and late stages. TGF-β1 and fibronectin-1 mRNA expressions were also evidently increased. In both prophylactic and therapeutic applications of lapatinib, TGF-β1 and fibronectin-1mRNA expressions decreased markedly. In addition, histopathological dermal necro- inflammation and fibrosis were reduced.
Conclusions: Lapatinib may exert anti-fibrotic effects in BLM-induced dermal fibrosis model. Studies show that lapatinib is a potential therapeutic agent, but it needs to be confirmed with in vivo studies.
Association of IGF-1 and IGF-2 genotypes with respiratory muscle strength in individuals with COPD: A cross-sectional study
Authors: de Carvalho Giovanna , Sepúlveda-Loyola Walter , Oliveira de Lima Luana , Fernandes Szezerbaty Stheace Kelly , Poli-Frederico Regina Célia , Gutiérrez-Espinoza Héctor , Valenzuela-Fuenzalida Juan José , Probst Vanessa Suziane
Published: April 2024

Introduction Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a systemic disease characterized not only by respiratory symptoms but also by physical deconditioning and muscle weakness. One prominent manifestation of this disease is the decline in respiratory muscle strength. Previous studies have linked the genotypes of insulin-like growth factor 1 and 2 (IGF-1 and IGF-2) to muscle weakness in other populations without this disease. However, there is a notable knowledge gap regarding the biological mechanisms underlying respiratory muscle weakness, particularly the role of IGF-1 and IGF-2 genotypes in this pulmonary disease. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate, for the first time, the association between IGF-1 and IGF-2 genotypes with respiratory muscle strength in individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. In addition, we analyzed the relationship between oxidative stress, chronic inflammation, and vitamin D with respiratory muscle strength. Methods A cross sectional study with 61 individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Polymerase chain reaction of gene polymorphisms IGF-1 (rs35767) and IGF-2 (rs3213221) was analyzed. Other variables, related to oxidative stress, inflammation and Vitamin D were dosed from peripheral blood. Maximal inspiratory and expiratory pressure were measured. Results The genetic polymorphisms were associated with respiratory muscle strength ( 3.0 and 3.5; = 0.57). Specific genotypes of IGF-1 and IGF-2 presented lower maximal inspiratory and expiratory pressure (<0.05 for all). Oxidative stress, inflammatory biomarkers, and vitamin D were not associated with respiratory muscle strength. Conclusion The polymorphisms of IGF-1 and IGF-2 displayed stronger correlations with respiratory muscle strength compared to blood biomarkers in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Specific genotypes of IGF-1 and IGF-2 were associated with reduced respiratory muscle strength in this population.
CAD/CAM Restorasyonların Tamirinde Uygulanan Farklı Yöntemlerin Bağlanma Dayanımına Etkisi
Authors: Yıldırım Tamer , Gonulol Nihan
Published: April 2024

Amaç: Çalışmamızın amacı CAD/CAM restorasyonların tamirinde kullanılan farklı yöntemlerin etkinliğini karşılaştırmalı olarak incelemektir. Gereç ve Yöntem: Bu çalışma için 3 farklı tipte, A2 renginde
CAD/CAM blok kullanılmıştır. Block HC (Shofu), Cerasmart (GC) ve Cerec Blok (DentsplySirona) bloklar 5×5×5 mm olacak şekilde kesilmiş ve toplamda 300 adet örnek elde edilmiştir. Ardından örnekler 5 ile 55°C arasında 5000 defa termal siklusa tabi tutularak yaşlandırma işlemi yapılmıştır. Daha sonra örnekler, kompozit rezin bağlanacak yüzeylerine uygulanacak işlemlere göre 5 alt gruba ayrılmıştır; Grup
CT=Clearfil Tamir Kiti, Grup UT=Ultradent Tamir Kiti, Grup EF= Elmas Frez ile pürüzlendirme + GC Tamir Kiti, Grup EL=Er-YAG Lazer ile pürüzlendirme + GC Tamir Kiti, Grup KC=Micro etcher ağız içi kumlama cihazı ile pürüzlendirme + GC Tamir Kiti. Gruplar tekrar 2’şer alt gruba ayrılarak, CAD/CAM blok örneklerinin üzerine 2 mm yüksekliğinde ve 4 mm çapında plastik kalıpların içine G-aenial Hibrit Kompozit veya G-aenial Universal Flo Kompozit kondanse edilip LED ışık cihazı ile polimerize edilmiştir. Ardından örnekler makaslama testine tabi tutulup, kompozit ile CAD/CAM materyal ara yüzündeki kopmalar adeziv, koheziv ve mixed kırılmalar olmak üzere sınıflandırılmak için 20x büyütmeli stereomikroskop altında incelenmiştir.
Bulgular: Grup KC, Grup UT dışında tüm gruplardan anlamlı olarak daha yüksek bağlanma dayanım değerleri göstermiştir. G-aenial Universal Flo, G-aenial hibrit kompozitten anlamlı olarak daha yüksek bağlantı dayanımı göstermiştir.
Sonuç: Yüzey işlemleri arasında kumlama ile pürüzlendirme
en yüksek bağlantı dayanım değerlerini göstermişir. G-aenial
Universal Flo, CAD/CAM restorasyonların tamirinde başarıyla
kullanılabilir.
Influence Work Life Balance and Compensation on Employee Performance with Satisfaction Work as a Mediating
Authors: Aditya Dimas Julian Dwi , Deviastri Lily
Published: April 2024

This study investigates the impact of work-life balance and compensation on employee performance, with job satisfaction as a mediator, viewed through an Islamic lens. Focused on GRAB drivers in North Jakarta, it employs explanatory research to discern the relationship between variables. The sample comprises 140 respondents from the local area. Data collection utilized a questionnaire via Google Forms, with analysis employing Partial Least Square Structural Equation Modeling version 8.0. Findings reveal that work-life balance and compensation positively and significantly affect job satisfaction, and work-life balance positively influences employee performance. However, compensation's effect on performance is positive yet insignificant. Job satisfaction significantly influences employee performance. While job satisfaction does not mediate the relationship between work-life balance and performance, it does mediate the connection between compensation and performance.
Net-Zero Paradigm in Capitalist Economy: A Critical Assessment
Authors: Kaptan Cengizhan
Published: April 2024

Sustainability, green economy, ESG (environmental – social – governance) are the terms used interchangeably. They all represent an economy that enjoys sustainable growth and profitability while staying in line with ecological concerns. To reach the state of a sustainable profit, one of the most important achievements is decarbonisation according to the proponents of capitalism. As such, one of the most common paradigms for decarbonizing the planet is net zero -net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emission-. Advocates of the sustainable economy claim that this goal can be reached by 2050. This article first discusses the net-zero paradigm and then provides a critique that emphasizes the antagonism between the two, i.e., between net-zero and capitalist economy and concludes that net-zero paradigm contradicts the very essence of the capital: profit and growth.
Global Mobile App Accessibility: A Comparative Study of WCAG Compliance Across 12 Countries
Authors: bin Ahsan Wahid , Hossain Imran , Rahman Habibur , Uddin Nasir , Harunur Rashid Kazi , Ratul Shahariar , Ferdous Zannatul , Islam Fariha , Ehsan Abu MD
Published: April 2024

This study assesses the accessibility of mobile applications across twelve countries, including the USA, Vietnam, Turkey, Ireland, and South Korea. Our evaluation of 60 popular apps reveals a widespread failure to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), with Vietnam exhibiting the highest average of 41.2 violations per app. These violations were particularly prevalent in essential areas such as touch target size and color contrast, critical for users with visual and motor impairments. Despite robust accessibility laws such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in the USA and the European Accessibility Act (EAA) in the EU, our findings indicate a significant gap between these legal frameworks and their practical application. Our study highlights the urgent need for a multifaceted approach that includes strict enforcement, enhanced developer education with a focus on cross-cultural accessibility, and international cooperation. This research underscores the importance of integrating accessibility as a core component of digital infrastructure development to ensure mobile applications are truly accessible to all users.
Application of Artificial Intelligence to Increase the Role of Women in Public Administration
Authors: Abdurakhmonova Sitorakhon
Published: April 2024

This research article examines the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in enhancing the position of women in public administration. The author analyzes the prospects for introducing AI in public administration, identifying its advantages and disadvantages while considering modern trends. The study highlights the potential benefits of AI, such as objectivity, impartiality, and efficiency in decision-making processes, as well as the challenges posed by algorithmic bias, lack of context, and privacy concerns. Additionally, the article explores the implementation of AI systems in public administration in Uzbekistan, emphasizing the need for educational programs, diverse perspectives, and effective monitoring mechanisms to ensure transparency and fairness.
REVEALING THE IMPACT: META ANALYSIS OF PROBLEM BASED LEARNING MODELS ON IMPROVING COMMUNICATION SKILLS IN SCIENCE LEARNING
Authors: Khoviriza Yessi , Azzahra Miftahul Zannah , Galadima Usman , Salsabila Wanada Siti
Published: April 2024

The purpose of this research is to find out how well the application of the problem based learning model can improve students' communication skills in science subjects. This research uses a meta-analysis method by reviewing several articles in national journals. The data collection technique used is to search for articles that have been published in online journals via Google Scholar. The analysis technique used is miles and huberman. Based on the literature study carried out, it was concluded that the application of the problem based learning model was able to improve students' communication skills in science subjects.
BIOFUELS – A NOVEL DIMENSION FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
Authors: Bhatia Dr. Latika
Published: April 2024

The demand for energy has increased globally and the availability of fossil fuel is limited. Added to this, there has been a negative effect on climate due to the emission of greenhouse gases from the burning of fossil fuels. These are the alarming signals to explore unconventional and sustainable energy sources. Biomass energy is becoming popular these days as it is clean and sustainable form of energy. It can potentially solve the problems of waste management and energy security. Growth in industrialization and agricultural sector has witnessed the accumulation of huge biowastes like forest residues, food waste, agriculture crop residues, wood processing residues industrial waste and municipal solid waste (MSW). Biomass from these biowastes have also simultaneously emerged prospective feedstocks for bioenergy production. Production and consumption of biofuel is becoming popular as it will be a novel approach for a sustainable future.
Results of Air Monitoring of Persistent Organic Pollutants - Sectoral Report
Authors:   United Nations Environment Programme
Published: April 2024

The Global Monitoring Plan (GMP) under the Stockholm Convention on POPs is a tool that collects information on POPs in the environment and in humans. The GMP is a key component of the effectiveness evaluation of the convention and provides a harmonized framework to identify changes in concentrations of POPs over time, as well as information on their regional and global environmental transport. This report summarizes and assesses the results of POP concentration in air from the four regional UNEP/ Global Environment Facility (UNEP/GEF) GMP2 projects.
Istihsan and ITS implementation in the field of Islamic economics and finance
Authors: Kurniawan Yogi , Muhajirin Muhajirin
Published: April 2024

The primary purpose of this study is to find out the dialectic of Imam Abu Haneefah's legal istinbat method, namely istihsan, then its implementation in the field of Islamic economics and finance. The library research approach is used to conduct research that is carried out with a review of literature, previous research, and other sources related to the problem being studied. The data obtained in this study are primary, as well as data presentation and analysis carried out by researchers based on normative juridical frameworks. The results showed that Istihsan was used as an istinbath method by Imam Abu Haneefa and other scholars because it had a strong foundation both from the Qur'an, Al-Hadith and the views of several other scholars. Thus, the existence of an istihsan can be a postulate of shari'a, although Imam Shafi'i, in his understanding of istihsan categorically rejects it as a postulate of shari'a. Then, the differences in istinbath methods, especially in istihsan, cause many different views about the understanding of istihsan itself, and this causes many legal differences that will result from the method. The implementation of the Istihsan method in the realm of Islamic economics and finance is commonly found in the community in the contract of Shirkah Mufawadhah, Buying and Selling Istishna' and buying and selling credit
CEZAYİR’DE (ALGIERS) TÜRK’ÜN VE TÜRKÇENİN İZLERİ
Authors: Özkan İ. Ethem
Published: April 2024

Bu çalışma Cezayir (Algeria) ülkesinin başkenti Cezayir (Algiers) şehrinde günümüzde kullanılan yer adlarının Türkçeyle bağlantısı hakkındadır. Çalışma, söz konusu şehirdeki görevim sırasında yapılan saha araştırmalarına dayanmaktadır. Bu doğrultuda başkentteki yer adlarının tarihî ve güncel biçimleri araştırılıp tespit edilmeye çaba gösterilmiş, önceki çalışmalarda yer adlarıyla ilgili yapılan anlamlandırma ve köken araştırmaları etrafındaki birtakım hataların düzeltilmesi amaçlanmıştır. Başkentte tespit edilen kişi, meslek ve coğrafya adlarına dayalı adlandırmalar tespit edilmiş ve tarihî kaynaklar ışığında elde edilen verilerle karşılaştırılarak değerlendirilmiştir.
Sonuç olarak burada belirtilen yer adları Türk’ün ve Türkçenin izlerinin Cezayir’in başkentinde hâlâ görülebildiğini gözler önüne serer. Bu yer adlarının kullanımı ve özellikle yer adı biçimini alan kişilerin tarihsel konumunun devam ettirilmesiyle ilgilidir. Böyle bir tercihin Cezayir ülkesinin güncel kimlik politikalarıyla bağlantılı olduğu ileri sürülebilir. Aradan yüzlerce yıl geçmesine rağmen Türk kültürünün hâlâ kabul edildiğini gösteren bu izler Cezayirli kimliğinin ayrılmaz bir parçası hâline gelmiştir. Yer adlarının “siyasi” idareler tarafından verilmiş olması ve bunların mevcut idareler aracılığıyla devam ettirilmesi de belirli bir kimlik inşa sürecinin devamlılığına işaret eder.
Modeling and Optimization of Teachers' Organizational Commitment Strengthening
Authors: Andiana Anisa , Hardhienata Soewarto , Hidayat Rais
Published: April 2024

This study aims to find strategies to strengthen the Organizational Commitment of Teachers by analyzing the influence of variables that have a positive and dominant effect on Teacher Organizational Commitment. The research was conducted in 7 State MTs (Islamic Junior High Schools) in Cianjur Regency with a sample of 138 civil servant teachers. This research uses the POP-SDM approach (Modeling and Optimization of Management Resources) with SITOREM analysis to generate optimal solutions from the existing solutions. From this research, it was found that there is a positive and significant influence of transformational leadership on teacher organizational commitment with a standard factor loading value of 0.16, work climate on teacher organizational commitment with a standard factor loading value of 0.27, professional attitude towards teacher organizational commitment with a standard factor loading value of 0.50, transformational leadership on professional attitude with a standard factor loading value of 0.33, work climate on professional attitude with a standard factor loading value of 0.52. Meanwhile, the optimal solution obtained is that all indicators need to be improved with the priority order of improvements as follows: having a sense of responsibility, being enthusiastic about learning, pride in the profession, support from superiors, openness among teachers, high tolerance, freedom of expression, exemplary behavior, raising awareness of vision and mission, inspiration, charisma, responsibility, loyalty, seriousness, and the desire to stay in the organization. The implication of the research is that if organizational commitment is to be strengthened, development is needed in transformational leadership, work climate, and professional attitude.
Analisis Sistem Proteksi Kebakaran dan Keselamatan Kebakaran di Stasiun Transit Manggarai Kereta Rel Listrik (KRL) Commuter Line Jabodetabek Tahun 2023
Authors:   Universitas Indonesia, Achmad Naila Adinda , Hendra Hendra ,   Universitas Indonesia
Published: April 2024

Stasiun Manggarai is the most active station. In January 2023, Stasiun Manggarai has 150,000 transit users and 14,000 station users per day (Fransisca, 2023). This large number of users can certainly increase the density – and according to research – density can increase the existing potential hazards and risks, including fire hazards. Therefore, this research was conducted to find out the implementation of fire protection and fire safety system at Stasiun Transit Manggarai Kereta Rel Listrik (KRL) Commuter Line Jabodetabek using a descriptive observational method with comparative approach. The author compares the results of implementing fire protection and fire safety systems at Manggarai Station with NFPA 130 and Code of Practice for Fire Precautions in Rapid Transit Systems 2022. The results of this study were obtained through interviews, document review, and observation. The research found that the proportion of implementation of fire protection and fire safety systems at the Stasiun Manggarai is 84.34% with the highest fulfillment at the percentage of 100% on Function, Reliability, and Availability of Communication and Control Systems; and Wire and Cable Requirements aspect. The lowest compliance is in the Emergency Communication System aspect with the percentage of 50%.
Analisis Hubungan Stres Kerja dengan Kecelakaan Kerja pada Pekerja Konstruksi Proyek Pembangunan Jalan Tol Yogyakarta – Bawen Paket 1 (Seksi 1) Tahun 2023
Authors:   Universitas Indonesia, Rachmat Shafira Agustina , Ramdhan Doni Hikmat ,   Universitas Indonesia
Published: April 2024

Construction workers are a job with high level of risk. There are many cases of construction workers experiencing stress due to their work, even until accident occurs. Factors that contribute to the occurrence of work stress include physical hazards and psychosocial factors, but it does not rule out the possibility of influence from individual characteristics. This study aims to analyze the correlation between occupational stress and workplace accidents in construction workers at Yogyakarta – Bawen Toll Road Construction Project Package 1 (Section 1) in 2023. This research is a quantitative study with a cross-sectional study design. The factors studied included work stress levels, physical hazards in the form of work climate, psychosocial factors which were job content (task design, workload, and work schedule) and job context (role in the organization, interpersonal relationships, and job satisfaction), as well as individual characteristics that are associated with the occurrence of work accidents. A total of 260 construction workers were participated in this study. The results showed that 234 construction workers (90%) experienced moderate levels of stress and 154 workers (59.2%) experienced work accidents. A relationship was found between occupational stress and workplace accidents. Based on the results obtained, it is necessary to control the exposure to occupational stress and its factors at Yogyakarta – Bawen Toll Road Construction development project to minimize the occurrence of stress on workers and workplace accidents.
Pesquisas e Ações em Saúde Pública - Edição XV
Authors: Barroso L. De Freitas Guilherme , Silvestre da Luz Prokofiev Scheila
Published: April 2024

A Editora Pasteur apresenta com muito prazer a 7ª edição da coletânea de capítulos sobre Saúde Pública. Essa é uma área de interesse internacional, onde comunidades com realidades diversas trocam experiências com o objetivo de reduzir custos e p
Kızıl Çukur, Üzümlü Kilise Apsis Zafer Kemerindeki Duvar Resimlerinin Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: Şahin Burçin , Çorağan Nilay
Published: April 2024

Yapmış olduğumuz bu çalışmada Kızıl Çukur vadisi, Üzümlü Kilise’nin apsis zafer kemerinde yer alan duvar resimlerini çok yönlü olarak incelenmiştir. Kilise Ortahisar ve Ürgüp arasında kalan vadi olan Kızıl Çukur da yer almaktadır. Vadi ’ye Ürgüp tarafından yüksek kottan yaklaşık 300 metre aşağıya inilerek ulaşılabilir. Kilise manastır kuruluşunun bir parçasıdır. Kilisenin apsis zafer kemerinde yer alan “Çarmıhta İsa” sahnesi ile Bizans resim sanatında özel bir konuma sahiptir. Makalede apsis zafer kemerindeki tasvirler ile birlikte yapının mimari özellikleri üzerinde de durulmuştur. Sahnede İsa, Meryem, Vaftizci Yahya, İncilci Yahya ve Aziz Simon olmak üzere beş figür bulunur. Çalışmada figürlerin detaylı tasvirleri yapılmış ve konumları resim yüzeyinde belirlenmiş ayrıca sahne de var olan yazıtlar aktarılmıştır. Sahnede Meryem figürünün elinde tutmuş olduğu beyaz mendil önemli bir ikonografik ayrıntı olarak vurgulanır. Sahne araştırmacılarca ikonografi, üslup özellikleri nedeniyle “Arkaik” döneme tarihlenir. Sahne ikonografik olarak bölgede yer alan diğer sahnelerden ayrılmaktadır.
Osmanlı Hürriyet Cemiyeti (18 Eylül 1906-27 Eylül 1907)
Authors: Koltuk Nuran
Published: April 2024

1878'de Meclis-i Mebusan'ın kapatılmasından sonra yönetime muhalefet eden Jön Türkler, Meşrutiyet'in yeniden ilanını sağlamak için amansız bir mücadeleye girişmişti. Bu dönemde ülkenin dağılacağı endişesi taşıyan ve buna İkinci Abdülhamit'in yönetim anlayışının sebep olduğunu düşünen Jön Türkler, İttihat ve Terakki Cemiyeti çatısı altında örgütlenmişti. Osmanlı Devleti'nin tarihinde önemli bir yer tutan İttihat ve Terakki Cemiyeti'nin İkinci Abdülhamit ile giriştiği mücadele, 1908'de Meşrutiyet'in ikinci kez ilan edilmesi ile başarıyla sonuçlandı. Ancak bu başarının kazanılmasında, "Makedonya Sorunu"nun kuruluşunu etkilediği Osmanlı Hürriyet Cemiyeti'nin katkısı büyüktü. Yıllarca Meşrutiyet'in ilanını sağlayacak bir güce sahip olmayan cemiyet, bu gücü Osmanlı Hürriyet Cemiyeti'nin Üçüncü Ordu subayları arasında yayılmış olması ile elde etti. Makedonya'da etnik unsurlara ait komite ve çeteler ile mücadele eden Üçüncü Ordu subayları arasında yayılan Osmanlı Hürriyet Cemiyeti, çok kısa bir süre tarih sahnesinde kaldı. Fakat Talat Bey gibi Osmanlı Hürriyet Cemiyeti kurucuları İttihat ve Terakki Cemiyeti'nin ve Osmanlı siyasetinin ileri gelen yöneticileri oldu. Ayrıca Makedonya'da kazandığı ihtilalci karakterini İttihat ve Terakki Cemiyeti'ne aktararak, onun yapısını da kısmen değiştirdi. Bu çalışmada Osmanlı Hürriyet Cemiyeti'nin ne gibi şartlar altında kurulduğu, kuruluşu ve ortadan kalkması konuları işlenecek.
Clinical Supervision for Quality Education Delivery in Public Schools in Nigeria
Authors: Ajugo Matilda Ugbe
Published: April 2024

This paper discussed clinical supervision for quality education delivery in public schools in Nigeria. Clinical supervision is a formal process of professional support and learning that enables individual practitioners to develop knowledge and competence, assume responsibility for their own practice, and enhance consumer protection and safety of care in complex clinical situations. Clinical supervision stands as the cornerstone of educational excellence in Nigerian public schools, offering a dynamic and transformative approach to elevate the quality of education delivery. The paper emphasized that clinical supervision can bring about quality education delivery in several key aspects which include: Professional Growth and Development, Contextual Adaptation, Innovative Pedagogies and Technology Integration, Quality Assurance and Standardization, Professional Collaboration and Peer Learning, Emotional and Social Well-being, Observation and Feedback, Assessment of Teacher Competencies and Reflective practices. Also, identified the impacts of clinical supervision on quality education delivery, which includes: Enhanced Teaching Practices, Professional Development, Increased Teacher Self-Efficacy, Alignment with Standards, Retention and Job Satisfaction, Technology Integration, Positive Student Outcomes, Promotion of Reflective Practice, Enhanced Collaboration, Leadership Development and Quality Assurance. It therefore concluded that clinical supervision emerges not merely as a pedagogical process but as a transformative force poised to elevate the landscape of education delivery in public schools across Nigeria. The paper likewise made some outstanding suggestions that; School Administrators should clearly define the objectives of clinical supervision, outlining specific goals for professional development, teaching improvement, and student outcomes. This clarity provides a roadmap for both supervisors and educators. Finally, Federal ministry of education should offer regular professional development opportunities aligned with the needs identified through clinical supervision. Provide access to workshops, training sessions, and resources to enhance educators' skills and knowledge.
Facilitating Condition, Effort Expectancy, and Behavioral Intention to the Use of Augmented Reality Application in Teaching Primary Grades
Authors: Reyes Godivah Irish A , Booc Neil Bryan B
Published: April 2024

This research investigates the potential of augmented reality applications in teaching primary grades. This research aims to discuss the facilitating condition, effort expectancy, and behavioral intention to use augmented reality in teaching primary grades guided with the Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT). The researchers utilized a non-experimental quantitative using a description correlational approach with regression analysis. A sample of 100 participants was chosen through a simple random sampling technique. Study reveals a high level of effort expectancy, facilitating conditions, and behavioral intention to use AR Applications in teaching primary grades, while also indicating a significant relationship between effort expectancy and behavioral intention to use augmented reality applications and a significant relationship between facilitating conditions and behavioral intention to use augmented reality applications in teaching primary grades. Moreover, the study shows that facilitating conditions do not significantly influence the behavioral intention to use augmented reality applications in teaching primary grades. Augmented reality applications hold significant potential in making learning more engaging and interesting. Lastly, Augmented reality holds promising potential for enhancing educational experiences, particularly in primary education, yet the factors influencing its successful integration remain understudied. Developers and educators may aim to create and implement Augmented Reality Applications that are accessible, intuitive, and align with teachers' existing workflows to increase the likelihood of successful integration into primary grade teaching.
Examining Societal Expectations and Power Structures in Jamaica Kincaid's "Girl" Using Van Dijk's Framework
Authors: Roseline Jesudas , Mohammed Zakiuddin
Published: April 2024

This research employs Van Dijk's framework to analyze societal expectations and power structures depicted in Jamaica Kincaid's "Girl." This study, utilizing Van Dijk's Critical Discourse Analysis approach, explores how text and talk within the story manifest, perpetuate, and challenge social power abuse, dominance, and inequality. Through a descriptive qualitative analysis, this research delves into the power dynamics, language use, and gender roles within the narrative, uncovering instances of power relations and disciplinary mechanisms. The study explores how language functions as a form of power, regulating social realities and constructing gendered norms. It also examines the ways in which the characters negotiate and resist societal expectations, revealing moments of agency within the text. Ultimately, this analysis sheds light on the complex interplay between language, power, and societal expectations in "Girl," contributing to a deeper understanding of the narrative's socio-political implications.
Tertiary Education Trust Fund Intervention on Physical Infrastructural Development and Financial Resource Generation in Public Universities in South East Nigeria
Authors: Anachuna Obinna Nonso , Chidumebi Ngozi Oguejiofor , Obilor Peter Uzochukwu , Nwogbo Mercy Obianuju
Published: April 2024

The insufficient financial allocation and inadequate supply of basic physical infrastructural facilities in Nigerian public universities gave rise to this study on Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) intervention on physical infrastructural development and financial resources generation in Public Universities in South East, Nigeria. Two research questions guided the study while two hypotheses was tested at 0.05 level of significance. The study adopted a descriptive survey design. The population of the study comprised all the 231 staff from the five (5) federal universities in South East, Nigeria. This consisted of 16 staff in TETFund offices and 215 Heads of Departments in the five federal universities in South East, Nigeria. The entire population was used as the study sample purposively. The instrument used for data collection a was a researcher developed questionnaire. The instrument was validated and the reliability of the instrument was established using Cronbach alpha to determine the internal consistency which yielded a reliability index of 0.72. In analyzing the data, mean scores and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions. The t-test was used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The findings revealed among others that, TETFund intervention had significant impact on physical infrastructural development in federal universities in South East, Nigeria. Based on the findings, it was recommended among others that, TETFund should improve its intervention in providing physical infrastructural facilities towards ensuring qualitative university education in public universities in South East, Nigeria.
Evaluating Pavement Condition Index and Maintenance Management using Artificial Neural Networks
Authors: Abbas Saifal , Khalil Ar. Ahsan , Ali Md Sobuj , Sultana Saida , Shah Syed Haseeb Haider
Published: April 2024

The pavement condition index (PCI) calculates pavement conditions based on current distresses. In traditional PCI calculation, a visual inspection method collects field data such distresses and stiffness. Data helps anticipate PCI values, a lengthy and difficult process. This research aims to create a simple, adaptable model that shows how PCIs, torments, and stiffness relate. Artificial neural networks (ANN) forecast PCI values for various parts, eliminating manual labour and specialized procedures. Based on distresses, the PCI estimates pavement conditions. For typical PCI intentions, a visual inspection device collects field data such distresses and stiffness. The data allows time-consuming and complicated PCI estimation. This study seeks to construct a simple, extensible model that links PCIs, torments, and rigidity. ANN prediction part PCI values, eliminating the need for manual labour and specialized technologies.
An Overview of Problems and Difficulties with ML in WSNs Protection
Authors: Raja Piyush , Kumar Amit , Kumar Ram Krishna , Goswami Birendra
Published: April 2024

There are serious, mutually exclusive problems with resources and security in wireless sensor networks. As security complexity rises, battery consumption will follow suit. It is useless to rely on the security of common protocols like encryption and key management because of the limited capacity of wireless sensor networks and their dynamic architecture. Algorithms for machine learning are one of the proposed ways to combine judgment, awareness and observation to deliver intelligence services in this kind of network. Machine learning algorithms provide new issues related to training and the amount of data required for training. This paper neatly covers the architecture of wireless sensor networks as well as the security challenges they face. It also goes into the challenges and recommended fixes for improving sensors' ability to identify dangers, assaults, hazards, and suspicious activity via their ability to learn and grow on their own using machine learning techniques. This might be achieved by reducing the cost of WSNs across several domains. This research also addresses open issues with machine learning algorithms that are pertinent to adapting them to the properties of sensors inside that kind of network.
Effect of Pile Thread Spacing on the Friction Resistance of Minipile
Authors: Asmadi  , Rizal  , Muhardi Zeldi , Utomo Satriyo , Helyanto  , Rafani Muhammad , Arianti Iin
Published: April 2024

This study aims to determine the most effective type of pile foundation between threaded sleeve piles with a 10 cm spacing and threaded pile piles with a 20 cm spacing, focusing on their frictional bearing capacity. Test specimens were prepared using reinforced concrete with a compressive strength of K-350 kg/cm2, reinforced with 4D10 mm longitudinal bars and Ø8-150 mm stirrups. Measurements of pile settlements were taken over several days to assess their behavior under load. Results indicated that piles with a 10 cm thread spacing exhibited a settlement of 3.7 mm on the first day, while those with a 20 cm spacing settled by 4.2 mm, with a percentage difference of 29.6%. The study concludes that rougher surfaces (tighter threads) yield greater frictional forces, thereby enhancing pile bearing capacity. Additionally, settlements tended to stabilize over time, with piles at 20 cm spacing experiencing a quicker cessation of settlement compared to those at 10 cm spacing. This research provides valuable insights for foundation engineering, material technology, and concrete construction practices. It also offers practical implications for the pile manufacturing industry.
Prevalence and Determinants of Alcohol Use in Benue South Senatorial District, Nigeria
Authors: Obekpa Isaiah Obekpa , Agbo Paul Ede , Amedu Agbo Michael , Itodo Simon Agbo
Published: April 2024

Introduction: Despite the huge public health problems of alcohol use, there is no community data in Benue South, Senatorial District. The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of alcohol use and their determinants in Benue South Senatorial District.Materials and Method: 400 participants aged 18 to 60 years, who consented, were recruited consecutively in Okpokwu, Otukpo and Ohimini Local Government Areas (LGAs). A 3-part questionnaire, including the WHO Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST) was administered to the participants.Results: The mean age was 29.12 years ± 10.5. The lifetime prevalence of alcohol use was 77.5% and the prevalence of current alcohol use was 47.5 %. The study found no determinant of alcohol use. There was no association between alcohol use and gender (p=0.163), age (p=0.043), educational level (p=0.934), community control of alcohol use (p=0.451) and ease of obtaining alcohol (p=0.920).Conclusion: Further research on alcohol use alongside routine screening and appropriate interventions in facilities is an important public health action.
Impact of Basic Life Support Training Program among Saudi Primary School Teachers in Riyadh
Authors: Alwadei Meshari S. , Alnojeam Abdulaziz M. , Alwadei Salem S. , Alnujaym Mubarak S. , Alwadei Muath S. , Kofi Mostafa , Alarfaj GHada , Albattal Saad M.
Published: April 2024

Introduction: Basic Life Support (BLS) training plays a crucial role in equipping individuals to provide immediate emergency care until medical help is available. In the school setting, where injuries are common among students, teachers serve as primary caregivers and first responders. This study aimed to assess the impact of BLS training on the resuscitation knowledge and skills of primary school teachers in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.Methods: A randomized interventional trial was conducted with 48 primary school teachers, aged 23 to 50 years. After providing a concise BLS training program, participants completed a pre-and post-test questionnaire assessing their understanding of resuscitation techniques. Descriptive statistics and chi-square tests were used for data analysis.Results: Before the BLS training, the participants demonstrated limited knowledge and skills in resuscitation techniques. For instance, only 20.8% correctly identified the ideal compression depth, and 33.3% were unsure about the ideal steps for Basic Life Support. However, after the training, a significant improvement was observed in participants' knowledge and skills, with a higher percentage answering correctly in the post-training questionnaire (e.g., 87.5% correctly identified the recommended compression rate, and 75% accurately identified the ideal steps for Basic Life Support). Conclusion: This study highlights the positive impact of BLS training on the resuscitation knowledge and skills of primary school teachers in Riyadh. Primary school teachers can enhance emergency response capabilities and contribute to student safety, by providing teachers with the necessary knowledge and practical skills. These findings emphasize the importance of implementing targeted training programs in schools to improve resuscitation education for teachers.
Adoption of Blockchain Technology Framework for Addressing Counterfeit Drugs Circulation
Authors: Mega Ohis G. , Akazue Maureen I. , Apene Oghenevovwero Zion , Hampo JohnPaul A.C.
Published: April 2024

Counterfeit drugs are a problem both in developed and developing countries. Nigeria is a developing country experiencing the problem of counterfeit drugs and as such is the use case for this research work. The negative effects counterfeit drugs have on human health and economy of the country calls for urgent attention. One amongst many reasons why counterfeit drugs are still in circulation in Nigeria is the unmonitored drug distribution system. Drugs throughout their shelf life moves from one owner to another, from the importer/manufacturer to Distributor, wholesaler to government/private healthcare sectors and then to the patients. The current drug distribution system in Nigeria is a manually, unmonitored system, where the regulatory agency body National Agency for Food and Drug Administration control (NAFDAC) does not have detailed record on the movement of drugs from either the importer or manufacturer to the patient in the system. In this study blockchain technology framework that can handle the drug distribution chain was discussed, since blockchain technology offers immutability, transparency and tamper proof, it functionalities are what intrigued the study as it can help monitor the movement of drug in the distribution chain. The proposed system is a prototype demonstrating the hashing mechanism with a deployed smart contract and how it can help in showing the authenticity of a drug. The blockchain framework is a private blockchain, where participants on the network are permitted to have access to the network by the regulatory agency. The system was evaluated based on it’s effectiveness from users reports using the security, user friendly, response time, flexibility, data integrity checks, robust, hashing mechanism functional as the benchmark. The actual test result equates the expected test result, showing that the system is efficient.
Components of Society in the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries
Authors: Saud Muayyad Khaliwi
Published: April 2024

The Arabian Gulf region is considered the first settlement center for the Arabian Gulf community, in terms of the natural extension of the population and their descent from closely related tribes, and similar in characteristics, customs, traditions and tribal customs. After disagreement, rivalry, division and competition over pastures and trade or wars broke out between them, these societies began looking for places to distance themselves from. The Utub tribes descended from the Arabian Peninsula and dispersed on the coast of the Arabian Gulf, in search of trade, fishing, and the search for pearls in the depths of the sea. After the discovery of oil, the Arabian Gulf region became an attractive environment for labor, and was the focus of attention of Arab and Asian countries. And the foreign ones, and the original community mixed with the expatriates and formed a large percentage of the population and took privileges and rights. The system of naturalization and affiliation differs from one country to another in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries. It may be easy to obtain Saudi citizenship and difficult to obtain Kuwaiti citizenship. During this, we will present the research by reading each Arab Gulf societies.
Psychological Contract, Symbolic Interactionism, Social Exchange, and Expectation Violation Theories: A Literature Review
Authors: Aylmer Roberto , Aylmer Mariana , Dias Murillo
Published: April 2024

This article presents a literature review on Symbolic Interactionism, Social Exchange, and Expectation Violation Theories and their relevance to the Psychological Contract. The review is part of a doctoral thesis on the socialization process and can be helpful to Human Resource Managers (HRM), scholars, and practitioners. The review's findings show that while there are many studies on the newcomer's adaptation in the international literature, there are very few academic studies on this topic in the Brazilian context where the cost of losing a job can induce a golden cage behavior as we see in the public sector companies. Therefore, the review provides a new perspective on the socialization process of a firm's newcomer by combining the theories above, which have not been studied together before.
The Role of Classroom Observation, Its Impact on Improving Teacher's Teaching Practices
Authors: Tarusha Florinda , Bushi Jonida
Published: April 2024

Classroom observations are part of any classroom environment. Observations are part of a teacher's entire career, regardless of whether they are part of routine supervision or monitoring by school leaders. Providing a positive critical framework for evaluating one's practice, improving skills and developing strengths can be considered advantages of conducting classroom observation. At worst, they can create stress and test the confidence of the person being observed. Teacher observation is one step in the process of identifying changes that teachers may want to make. Measuring Teacher Professional Growth Observation requires specific tools that align with the professional growth and effectiveness framework. These tools facilitate the observations of the Head of the school, and bring the documentation protocol to collect the data during the observations. The analysis of teaching observation relies on structured national and international instruments. The aim of the study is to analyze teachers' perception of standardized classroom observation tools. Methodology used: the main instrument of data collection is the questionnaire, focusing on the collection of quantitative and qualitative data. The survey questionnaire for the interviewed teacher consisted of six questions to know their perception of the observation tools and process in class, choosing the answer in the desired column based on the Likert scale (strongly agree, agree, disagree, strongly disagree). Statistical analysis used Microsoft Excel in tabulating and analyzing the data collected. The study concluded that a standardized classroom observation tool serves as a guide for teachers to evaluate their performance and plan for their improvement, thereby increasing teacher preparation and competence. Results and relevant recommendations for professional development accompany the paper.