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FORMATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF LEARNING SKILLS
Authors:   Jalal-Abad State University named after B.Osmonov, Sakieva Sayipzhamal , Asanalieva Meergul ,   Osh State University
Published: February 2024

The content of the article is devoted to the skills of reading literature for elementary school. Analysis of the theoretical content of teaching reading skills in elementary school. The work of teachers and Kyrgyz scientists on the formation of students' reading skills through reading books and working with texts in a literature lesson, the experience of their use is analyzed. Reading skills are divided into three main categories according to the subject of literary reading, i.e. questions of knowledge, skills, training and formation are compared and the experience of working with them is summarized. Differences in the works of Kyrgyz scientists on the formation of reading skills, the modern methodological situation. The content of the article is mainly recommended for undergraduates.
ACCREDITATION IS A SYSTEM FOR ASSESSING THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION OF UNIVERSITIES
Authors:   Bishkek Humanities University named after K. Karasaev, Chokobaeva Gulnar
Published: February 2024

In the Kyrgyz Republic, the urgency of the problem of creating a modern system of quality assurance in education is beyond doubt. The introduction of an independent accreditation procedure, reforming the structure of the university system and other initiatives confirm the intensification of the process of reforming education. As part of our article, we want to acquaint with some of the conclusions of our analysis of sources on accreditation as a system for assessing the quality of education in universities, and its importance in fostering a culture of quality and quality assurance. The article analyzes the formation of a system of quality assurance and culture and their principles of development in the activities of universities in modern times. The analysis of scientific sources begins with the definition of the concept of "quality". When people talk about quality assurance and the formation of a quality culture, we can talk about changes in the educational process at a university: this is, first of all, a change in organizational culture and principles toward building democratic relations. These changes are taking place for the successful formation of a culture of quality in universities, thereby in the life of teachers, and university graduates. Such a system ensures the use of not only quantitative indicators but qualitative criteria for all levels of the education system.
STATUS OF USE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES IN SECONDARY EDUCATION AND HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE ERA OF GLOBALIZATION
Authors:   Ala-Too International University, Erdolatov Sanzharbek
Published: February 2024

The article focuses on the current state and shortcomings of the use of information technology in the educational process in secondary education and higher education in the era of globalization. Improving the quality of education of technical students through the use of information technology is one of the most pressing issues today. It is noted that in the era of globalization, improving the quality of education of technical and pedagogical professionals is achieved through the use of information technology. High-quality and fast data processing using computer technology is an important part of professional activities. At present, it is possible to use computer technology in the teaching process in higher education, but it is said to what extent teachers use it. Moodle was noted to have achieved this through the use of e-learning tools.
THE CONCEPT OF "FOOD" IN THE LANGUAGE CONSCIOUSNESS OF THE KYRGYZSTAN
Authors:   Kyrgyz National University named after J. Balasagyn, Abdrazakova Gulmira
Published: February 2024

The article emphasizes that language is the main instrument that distinguishes the national culture from other national cultures. In Kyrgyz linguistics, the study of language as a cultural code of the nation is carried out through the concepts. The concept "food" as one of the material values complements a number of key concepts in the Kyrgyz language picture of the world. The scope of spiritual values such as morality, reverence, wisdom, etc. in the linguistic means, pandemics, and artistic texts, which organize the semantics of the concept "food", is analyzed. It is proved that the linguistic means of nominative and connotative meaning, expressing the concept "food", are rich in basic ideas, reflecting ethical-aesthetic values.
PHYTHONYMS AS A CONCEPTUAL OBJECT OF LINGUISTICS
Authors:   Kyrgyz State University named after I. Arabaev, Tulegenova Dina
Published: February 2024

In this article, the author analyzes the scientific and anthological significance of the name of the plant world and comprehensively investigates the linguo-conceptual content of phytoonyms as the basis of the carrier's understanding of the world as such. At the same time, specific examples show the relationship between the historical development of the national linguistic consciousness and the formation of a linguistic picture of the landscape, i.e., a phytonymic area. At the same time, the opinions of linguists regarding the cognitive and categorical foundations of phytonyms as such are being updated. Since these language units contain not only the mental characteristics of these peoples, but also at the same time most clearly reflect the typological forms of expressing concepts in different languages.
FORMATION OF UNIVERSAL COMPETENCES OF STUDENTS IN THE LESSONS IN THE KYRGYZ LANGUAGE
Authors: Dobayev Kyrgyzbai , Azemova Aigul ,   Kyrgyz Academy of Education
Published: February 2024

The article focuses on the concepts of "competence", and "universal competencies" associated with the success of the individual, and interprets the content of these concepts. The acquisition of modern universal competencies allows students to be mobile and employed, continue their education at later stages of higher education and receive additional education. In this regard, the importance of the formation of universal competencies of students in the process of teaching the Kyrgyz language is emphasized. Also, communicative tasks and professional texts are given as examples of ways to organize the educational activities of students in the process of teaching the Kyrgyz language in order to form the universal competence of students in higher educational institutions.
Digital Technology for Smart Grid Innovative Algorithmic Solutions for Engineering Problems
Authors:   Universidad Politécnica Salesiana, Ecuador
Published: February 2024

The Smart Grids research group (GIREI) develops, designs, evaluates, and recommends methodologies and technologies to facilitate communication between the different stages of the electrical system to facilitate the optimal roadmap to achieve a "Smart Grid" focused on the reliability and efficiency of the system. It develops and implements applications directed to alternative energies through generic methodologies of climate analysis and specialized technologies for electricity generation, microgeneration, and distributed generation. One of its objectives is to transfer in a timely and innovative manner the results of research that generate an impact on the decisions of the Ecuadorian electricity sector according to the regional, national, and international context. The GIREI group is currently working on processes that seek solutions for the optimal location of electric vehicle charging centers, certification of high voltage equipment, algorithms for efficiency and reliability of the electric distribution network, deployment of microgrids, and distributed generation, considering the massive inclusion of electric vehicles.
Muconic acid isomers and aromatic compounds analyzed by UHPLC-DAD v1
Authors: J. Haugen Stefan , E. Michener William , P. Woodworth Sean , J. Ramirez Kelsey , T. Beckham Gregg
Published: February 2024

An analysis method was developed to allow for quantitation of muconic acid isomers (cis, cis and cis, trans) and aromatic compounds by ultra high pressure liquid chromatography paired with diode array detection (UHPLC-DAD). This was achieved by reproducible preparation of c,c and c,t isomers of muconic acid and chromatographic separation using a mobile phase gradient to separate various aromatic analytes and muconic isomers on a UHPLC reverse phase analytical column.
SEM-EDS Protocol V1 v1
Authors: Sofia Paz Saylen
Published: February 2024

This protocol outlines the methodology for conducting Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Energy-Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS) analysis of laser-inscribed graphene (LIG) electrodes using a SU5000 microscope. The procedure details the preparation of LIG electrodes, their imaging under SEM, and subsequent elemental analysis via EDS. By combining SEM imaging for morphology assessment with EDS for elemental composition identification, this protocol facilitates a comprehensive characterization of LIG electrodes, crucial for understanding their structural features and properties in various applications. The fusion of SEM and EDS techniques offers insights into the intricate structure-property relationships of LIG electrodes, advancing their potential in diverse fields such as energy storage, sensing, and electronics.
Analysis of sugars, small organic acids, and alcohols by HPLC-RID v1
Authors: M. Alt Hannah , F. Benson Alexander , J. Haugen Stefan , A. Ingraham Morgan , E. Michener William , P. Woodworth Sean , J. Ramirez Kelsey , T. Beckham Gregg
Published: February 2024

An analytical method was developed using high performance liquid chromatography with refractive index detection (HPLC-RID) to quantify the concentration of sugars and carboxylic acids including formic acid, acetic acid, propionic acid, butyric acid, lactic acid, glucose, xylose, arabinose, and glycerol in aqueous samples. This list is non-exhaustive as this isocratic method with an acid modified mobile phase is compatible with analysis of many alcohols, small acids, and sugars. This method utilizes a Bio-Rad Aminex HPX-87H Ion Exclusion Column to provide chromatographic separation.
Analysis of sugars, small organic acids, and alcohols by HPLC-RID v2
Authors: M. Alt Hannah , F. Benson Alexander , J. Haugen Stefan , A. Ingraham Morgan , E. Michener William , P. Woodworth Sean , J. Ramirez Kelsey , T. Beckham Gregg
Published: February 2024

An analytical method was developed using high performance liquid chromatography with refractive index detection (HPLC-RID) to quantify the concentration of sugars and carboxylic acids including formic acid, acetic acid, propionic acid, butyric acid, lactic acid, glucose, xylose, arabinose, and glycerol in aqueous samples. This list is non-exhaustive as this isocratic method with an acid modified mobile phase is compatible with analysis of many alcohols, small acids, and sugars. This method utilizes a Bio-Rad Aminex HPX-87H Ion Exclusion Column to provide chromatographic separation.
ASO transfection of iPSC-derived cells v1
Authors: not provided james.evans
Published: February 2024

A protocol for transfecting iPSC-derived midbrain dopaminergic neurons with antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs).
Sinai SCENT TMC - Olink NPX manager for Olink Data Analysis v1
Authors: Xie Hui
Published: February 2024

To describe the procedures for using Fluidigm “Real-Time PCR Analysis” software and “Olink NPX manager” software to analyze Olink Assay data and generate final result reports. Fluidigm Real-Time PCR Analysis software generates the Ct value of the PCR reaction and Olink NPX manager software calculates the Normalized relative Protein Expression value (NPX) from the Ct value.
Single-cell RNA-seq v1
Authors: not provided patricia.garcia
Published: February 2024

Harvesting and performing single-cell RNA-seq.
Wheat disease symptoms observation, capture, description, and evaluation v1
Authors: H Hill Erin , Schwessinger Benjamin
Published: February 2024

This protocols is part of the ANU Biosecurity mini-research project #1 "Plant Pathogen Diagnostics: Visuals, subcultures, and genomics". You will be provided four pots of 3-4 week old wheat plants that have been infected with different wheat pathogens. Each pot has been infected with one major pathogen. You will not know which pot has been infected with which pathogen. However, you will be provided a compendium of 10-15 wheat pathogens that will guide you to identify the infective agent for each treatment group. The fifth treatment group will be uninfected wheat plants which will be clearly identified. You can use treatment group #5 as negative control for your experiments. In total, each group will obtain five pots each: This specific protocol is a step by step guide to capture and describe the disease symptoms the provided wheat plants display in week 2 and 3. You can then compare the observed disease symptoms with the provided compendium and other online sources to try to identify the causal infective agent. The final goal is to achieve the following: obtain high quality images of your diseased leaves for each treatment group that are representative. These pictures can be taken with your mobile phone for the complete attached leaves lined up on black cardboard paper or via the stereo microscope as demonstrated by the support staff. provide a detailed description of the symptoms observed on the leaves. This includes the following: size, shape, form, color, microscopic structure, spore shape and color, and timing of disease symptom development post infection. Compare your observed disease symptoms with the uninfected negative control, the provided compendium, and online sources. This protocol is applicable for week 2 and 3. Protocols progress overview: Week 2 observe, capture, and describe wheat leaf disease symptoms. Week 3 observe, capture, describe, and evaluate wheat disease symptoms.
Parallel rapid expression and purification of proteins for crystallography (PREPX): 48x 100 mL cultures v2
Authors: not provided michael.fairhead
Published: February 2024

This protocol details the parallel rapid expression and purification of 24x proteins for crystallography (PREPX) at 100 mL culture scale. Recombinant proteins are expressed in Escherichia coli using the autoinduction method and then purified in parallel using a IMAC, desalt, tag cleavage, reverse IMAC and gel filtration work flow.
Visual essay – «Last day food»
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine, Petrenko-Lysak Alla
Published: February 2024

John Berger pioneered the genre of the visual essay. Inspired by his work, we crafted our own essay exploring the representation of food and nutrition in the context of a global catastrophe. To delve into the visualization of food in the final days of humanity, we specifically selected movies depicting post-apocalyptic scenarios. The visual essay comprises scenes that highlight various aspects of food, including its essence, the quest for it, consumption, the relentless pursuit, and its allure as a temptation. The essay concludes with an AI-generated image that unexpectedly features a child. It's important to note that the inclusion of a child in the image was not intentional but was generated by the image generator. It should be emphasized that every movie chosen for the essay indeed includes the portrayal of a surviving child. The eschatological view of history is guided by the logic of finitude. The end, as a rule, is the result of a catastrophe, whether resource or spiritual. Among the main resources that nourish human life are air, water, and food. Researchers of different times and epochs have sought to predict the civilizational progress of mankind, trying to warn against mistakes that could lead to disaster. Apart from scientists, artists also write and speak about the future of humanity. Cinema is one of the genres that expresses ideas and thoughts, conveys images and characters in the truest sense of the word. The genre of science fiction, where the plot is based on the apocalypse of humanity, is one of the most popular among the audience. Screenwriters and directors broadcast the fears and dangers that are relevant at a particular time in social history. Among the current fears are climate, man-made and anthropogenic. And all three factors contain human nature. In apocalyptic movies, people strive to survive. And to survive, they need to eat and drink. In fact, these two needs accompany the fate of the characters in the imagined future in all plot variations, either directly or indirectly.
PECULIARITIES OF THE SEMANTICS OF “FRIEND” AND “ENEMY”IN ARCHAIC LYRICS: A GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine, Turenko Vitalii
Published: February 2024

The article provides a general description of the image of friend and enemy in early Greek lyrics. First of all, the author defines the specificity of the key lexemes of the ancient Greek language for the studied concepts, namely φίλος, and ἐχθρὸς, emphasizing their diversity, ambiguity, “untranslatability” and contextuality. This situation is also connected with the presence of a kind of “dictionary” of both friendship and enmity in the language of the ancient Greeks. It is proved that the source of the designation of a person as a “friend/enemy” for the early Greek lyricists was the work of the archaic epic, namely the works of Homer and Hesiod since both epics and lyricists noted that both gods and humans can be friends. At the same time, it is emphasized that the possibility of friendly relations with the transcendent was widespread in the ancient Near Eastern tradition. By examining the works of such early Greek lyricists as Alcmaeon, Anacreon, Bacchylides, Pindar, Sappho, and Theognis, it is proved that the image of a friend is dual, according to the use of one or another lexeme φίλος or ἑταῖρος. Φίλος denoted a friend with whom a person has a spiritual/emotional affinity, although this did not exclude usefulness, while ἑταῖρος determined the relationship between the mundane and everyday. This distinction between friendship and kinship was also due to the reflections of the pre-Socratics, as they contributed to this clarification by arguing that there are conditions for friendship that do not necessarily exist between family and friends. It has been proved that enemies in the context of the works of the lyricists of the pre-classical period of ancient culture exist not only in the relations between people but also between certain mythological characters. The Greek poets of the pre-classical period did not hate the enemy as such only for some atrocities, but it was a mutual feeling. One was not at odds with a person blindly, thoughtlessly, but because of the corresponding (in)action with which this or that person was associated. The image of the enemy has not only a negative meaning, since negative, sometimes even cruel feelings will be felt towards him, but also positive and friendly ones, if he really deserves it.
Development of an algorithm for detecting slow peak-wave activity in non-convulsive forms of epilepsy
Authors:   National Research University Higher School of Economics, Belokopytov Anton , Makarova Milana ,   National Research University Higher School of Economics, Salamatin Mikhail ,   National Research University Higher School of Economics, Redkozubova Olga ,   National Research University of Electronic Technology
Published: February 2024

The purpose of this study is to develop a classifier capable of detecting typical absence seizures in real-time using electroencephalogram (EEG) data and a Support Vector Machine (SVM) model. Methods. Sections of the EEG, previously identified by a specialist as containing typical absences, were used to train the SVM model. Key features for classification include the number of zero crossings, cross-correlation between two consecutive windows, spectral power across various frequency bands, and the standard deviation of instantaneous signal power. Results. Training and testing datasets were established, consisting of EEG windows with various types of artifacts. The SVM model was successfully trained and tested, achieving high performance metrics. The developed algorithm can be integrated into a mobile application and used in conjunction with a wearable EEG device with dry electrodes for real-time detection of typical absences. Conclusion. The study results affirm the potential for using machine learning techniques for the automatic detection and logging of epileptic activity. However, additional testing on a larger dataset is needed for more conclusive results, including data acquired through a wireless EEG device using dry electrodes. Future work will involve selecting a suitable EEG device and developing a mobile application for real-time data collection and analysis.
«Kazhduju Russkuju Notku Tsenit’ na Ves Zolota…»: the Pages of Dispute on Book N. Danilevsky
Authors:   Saratov State University, Lukonin D. E.
Published: February 2024

This article is devoted to the dispute about the Russian art, which are developed as regards the Danilevsky’ book «Russia and Europe». There were distinguished the points of view Danilevsky and Vladimir Soloviev, his opponent, from the positions of Russian art intellectuals. The well-known critic Vladimir Stasov, who represented nationalistic tendency among Russian artists and musicians, appeared against Soloviev’s side in this dispute. This significant fact was not considered in the scientific literature. The author clarifies the Stasov’s position and proved the important value of dispute on «Russia and Europe» for self-consciousness of Russian art intellectuals.
Some Delinquencies in the Daily Life of the German Population of the Saratov Right-Bank Volga Region and Struggle with Them (1768–1917)
Authors:   Saratov State University, Kalinina O. S.
Published: February 2024

The article is devoted to the analysis of delinquencies in the daily life of the German population of the Saratov Right-Bank Volga Region and the preventive punishments. The author examines the questions of division of property. Particular attention is paid to delinquencies connected with relations between the colonists, author analyses and shows different perception of the law and moral norms by the German population.
The Influence of Characteristic Strengths on Nature Relatedness in Generation Z
Authors: Nur Rokhmah Sakinah , Pristotia Ega Pramesti Nadyana , Sulaiman Ahmad
Published: February 2024

The many environmental problems, issues, and natural disasters make Generation Z feel compelled to carry out activities that reflect environmental concerns. One cannot be moved to carry out these noble activities voluntarily if one’s characteristics do not refer to positive characteristics. Various factors, including individual characteristics, influence a person’s tendency to engage in environmentally friendly activities. This research aims to see the relationship between characteristic strengths and nature relatedness, especially in Generation Z. This study used a quantitative method, with 301 generations Z subjects born in 1997–2012 in Indonesia who were selected using accidental sampling. Instruments in this study were the Nature Relatedness Scale (NRS) and the Values in Action Inventory Strength of Youth (VIA-Youth). The results of the research showed that there is a significant effect of characteristic strengths on nature-relatedness (significance value = 0.000 < 0.05). From the three dimensions of characteristic strengths, only the transcendence strength does not affect naturerelatedness (significance value = 0.062 > 0.05).
Keywords: characteristic strengths, generation Z, nature relatedness
Academic Resilience Profile: Study in Sampang District with the Lowest Human Development Index in East Java
Authors: . Surahman , Suryaningrum Cahyaning
Published: February 2024

Sampang Regency has the lowest Human Development Index (HDI) in East Java. Education indicators show an Expected Years of Schooling (EYS) of 12.38 and a Mean Years of Schooling (MYS) of 4.86. The low educational conditions in Sampang Regency require students to have high academic resilience. The purpose of this study was to determine the level of academic resilience and differences in academic resilience based on gender. This study used a non-experimental quantitative design. The subjects of the study were 308 students (47.7% male) with an average age of 16.67 years (SD = 1.10). The research instrument used is the Academic Resilience Scale-30 (ARS-30). Data were analyzed descriptively and using independent sample t-test. The results of the analysis showed that most of the students’ academic resilience in general was in the moderate category (75.65%). The academic resilience of both male (74.15%) and female (78.88%) students were the most in the moderate category. The results of the difference test showed that there were differences in students’ academic resilience based on gender (t = –2.4; P < 0.05). Different tests of three aspects of academic resilience showed differences based on gender, except for aspects of negative effect and emotional response. Gender has an influence on academic resilience in areas with low HDI.
Keywords: academic resilience, gender, Human Development Index, Sampang district
Prompting-fading with Visual, Auditory, Kinesthetic, Tactile (VAKT) Media for Reading Skills of Dyslexia Children
Authors: Prasetyaningrum Susanti , Magfiratunnisa Nadiah
Published: February 2024

Dyslexia children have problems with recognition, data accuracy, poor decoding, and poor spelling skills. Of course they need appropriate learning or implement the advantages they have. There are several intervention methods that can overcome the learning difficulties of children with dyslexia, one of which is using multisensory (VAKT). This VAKT method maximizes the implement of the senses in its intervention. The implementation of VAKT can be collaborated with prompting-fading in dyslexic children. The purpose of this study was to determine whether the prompting-fading technique with VAKT media could improve early reading skills in dyslexic children in elementary school. This study uses a quantitative approach with a single-case experimental design. The instrument used in this study refers to the Early Grade Reading Assessment (EGRA). The results showed an increase in the initial reading ability score in dyslexic children. It can be concluded that the prompting-fading technique with VAKT media is able to improve the early reading ability of dyslexia children.
Keywords: early reading ability, dyslexia, prompting-fading, VAKT media
Differences in Subjective Career Success Among Teachers Viewed from Career Development Stages
Authors: Muji Ingarianti Tri , Annisa Pratiwi Vanina
Published: February 2024

Teachers play a crucial role in shaping the quality of education. As they navigate through challenging responsibilities, the desire for career success is inherent among teachers. Assessing career success subjectively, including individual satisfaction and feelings toward one’s career, holds significance for teachers. Career development involves various stages, and individuals, including teachers, undergo an evolution of psychological needs and desires at each stage. The differing needs across career stages may lead to different views of career success by teachers. This study aims to explore differences in subjective career success among teachers in the establishment and maintenance stages. Employing a comparative quantitative approach, the research involved 677 teachers recruited through non-probability quota sampling. The Subjective Career Success Inventory served as the research instrument, and data analysis employed difference tests. Results indicate significant differences in subjective career success between teachers in the establishment and maintenance stages. Differences were observed in dimensions such as recognition, quality work, meaningful work, influence, growth and development, and satisfaction among teachers in these career development stages.
Keywords: career development stages, subjective career success, teacher
My Colleague and I: Contribution of Coworker Support and Self-compassion to Stress Among Health Workers During Health Crises
Authors: Maulud'dinah Anggih , Caesaria Widyasari Dian , Agustin Syakarofath Nandy , . Latipun
Published: February 2024

The devastating Covid-19 pandemic forced health workers to adapt quickly to uncertain circumstances, increasing moral burden, excessive workload, and limited rest time. Many adversities in the hospital setting may increase stress levels due to prolonged and uncertain pandemics. Coworker support and self-compassion are two protective factors that may help health workers to manage stress during the pandemic. This study examined the contribution of coworker support and self-compassion to stress among health workers during the pandemic. A quantitative correlational study using simple random sampling to select samples from a list of referral hospitals for Covid-19 in the Malang area. One hundred seventeen health workers from six randomly selected referral hospitals for Covid-19 completed three instruments: the stress subscale of Depression, Anxiety, Stress Scale 21 (DASS-21), Coworker Support Scale, and Self- Compassion Scale (SWD) adapted to the Indonesian population. The linear regression showed that only self-compassion predicted stress levels among health workers. In contrast, coworker support and self-compassion did not contribute simultaneously to the stress levels of health workers during the pandemic. Therefore, maintaining self-compassion is vital to coping with stress while providing adequate health care during health crises.
Keywords: coworker support, health worker, self-compassion, stress
The Role of Body Images with Social Anxiety in Women Who have Experienced Catcalling
Authors: . Djudiyah , Silvia Faradicha Bella , Permanasari Dini
Published: February 2024

Social anxiety is a phenomenon that many women experienced, especially those who have experienced verbal sexual harassment or catcalling. Lately, catcalling is become more familiar in mass media. Women who have been catcalled became more anxious, worried, and uncomfortable when interacting with others, worried about unsavoury comments because they perceive their body would invite the opposite sex’s attention. This research aims to understand the role of body image on the social anxiety of women who have been catcalled before. This research is conducted quantitatively, and the total subjects were 94 women, selected using accidental sampling method. Two scales were utilised to collect data from subjects; Social Anxiety Scale for Adolescents (SAS-A) and Multidimensional Body Self Questionnaire-Appearance Scale (MBSRQ-AS). The result revealed that body image influences social anxiety in women who have been experiencing catcalling (F = 5.498 dengan P = 0.021 [P < 0.05]), whereas the contribution of body image to social anxiety is 5.6%. Positive thinking about body image could reduce the anxiety of negative evaluations from others.
Keywords: body image, catcalling, social anxiety, women
The Interaction of Attitude, Intention, and Behavior During Sexual Communication
Authors: Maimunah Siti , Fajar Wibisono Bagus
Published: February 2024

Parents need to have a positive attitude in establishing sexual communication with adolescent. Sexual communication in this study is a principal means of transmitting sexual values, beliefs, expectations, and knowledge from parents to adolescent. A representative and eligible sample was randomly obtained with a total of 315 respondents. The respondents of this study were parents (41–50 years old) who had teenagers between the ages of 14 and 17 years, and had to live together for at least 6 months before the survey was conducted. Three instruments were used; scale of attitudes toward sexual communication, intention to engage sexual communication, and sexual communication behavior of parents–adolescents. Based on the results of mediation tests, it shows that parental attitudes influence parent–adolescent sexual communication behavior through the intention to engage in sexual communication (P = 0.013). A positive attitude toward sexual communication is recommended to encourage parents to conduct sexual communication with adolescents to prevent adolescents from engaging in risky sexual behavior.
Keywords: attitude, intention, risky sexual behavior, sexual communication
Perceived Social Support As a Predictor of Personal Growth Initiative in Adolescents
Authors: Adismi Putri Laksono Natasya , Saraswati Putri
Published: February 2024

Adolescence is a potential period in preparing for better future results. At this time, adolescents also have potential for development that is able to repair decline, which is called Personal Growth Initiative, which will help a series of steps that continues to grow throughout their journey of life. However, the facts show that many adolescents experience psychological difficulties. Data proves that adolescents experience mental health problems and mental disorders. This data explains that they will tend to feel fall down, despair, don’t want to try, give up easily, engage in risky behavior, and have the desire to end their life which becomes real problems in their Personal Growth Initiative. It certainly affects and hinders adolescents from developing into better individuals. One of the factors that can influence individuals to change in a positive direction is Perceived Social Support. Using resources in Personal Growth Initiative can be the main aspect that can be accessed by individuals in utilizing social support that is felt by individuals (Perceived Social Support). The subjects of this study were 392 high school students aged 15–18 years, both boys and girls. The measuring tool used is a Likert scale for both variables. The sampling technique uses probability sampling with simple random sampling. The results of this study indicate that there is a significant positive (R2 = 0.120) effect between the variable Perceived Social Support (x) and Personal Growth Initiative variable (y), F = 17.714 (P = 0.05). With the equation of the multiple linear regression line Y = 40.226 + 0.312*X1 + 0.107*X2 + 0.040*X3.
Keywords: adolescence, personal growth initiative, perceived social support, social support
Subjective Well-being Description in Women Receiving the Family Hope Programme (Program Keluarga Harapan/PKH)
Authors: . Istiqomah , Hasanati Nida
Published: February 2024

Subjective well-being is a person’s perception of his life experiences, which consists of cognitive and affective evaluations of life and represents psychological well-being. The purpose of this study was to determine subjective well-being in women who received the Hope Family Programme. The research subjects were 80 women who received the Hope Family Programme in Blitar. The sampling technique used was quota sampling. Data analysis was done using quantitative descriptive analysis. The results of the analysis showed that 47.75% women who received the Hope Family Programme had a high positive effect, 52.5% had a low positive effect, 52.5% had a high negative affect, and 47.5% had a low negative effect. However, high life satisfaction was 52.5% and low life satisfaction was 47.5%.
Keywords: Family Hope Programme, subjective well-being
Happiness At Workplace Based on Demographic Factors of Teachers
Authors: Hasanati Nida , . Istiqomah
Published: February 2024

Happiness is a psychological condition that is quite important for everyone, including teachers, because it can affect work behavior – individuals who are happy at work will feel satisfied at work, have better performance, and be more involved in the organization. Happiness also has an impact on student welfare and performance, can maintain a positive classroom climate and good relationships among students. This research uses a quantitative approach. The study aims to provide an overview of happiness at work for teachers based on demographic factors. The research subjects were 119 elementary, middle, and high school teachers. Research subjects were selected through accidental sampling. The data collection instrument was the happiness at work scale. The statistical analysis technique used is descriptive analysis, t-test, and product–moment correlation. The results of the analysis show that happiness in the teacher’s workplace is high, and there are differences in happiness in the workplace in terms of the level of school. There is a positive relationship between age, years of service, and happiness at work.
Keywords: demographic factors, happiness at work, teachers
Big Five Personality and Consumer Trust: The Impact on Consumer Loyalty
Authors: Azzahra Zherlyla , Andriany Devina , Shohib Mohammad
Published: February 2024

The growth of e-commerce platforms in Indonesia has led to a significant surge, intensifying market rivalry and pushing companies to prioritize establishing customer loyalty. The primary objective of this study is to investigate the impact of the big five personality traits and customer trust on customer loyalty. The present study employed a quantitative methodology, utilizing a correlational research design. The researchers employed purposive sampling to conduct the sampling process. It comprised 145 customers who had engaged in several transactions on online retail platforms and employed the IPIP-BFM-25 scale, Customer Trust Scale, and Customer Loyalty Scale as research instruments. The data collected from online questionnaires was further analyzed using multiple linear regression techniques. Extraversion, agreeableness, and openness—three essential characteristics from the Big Five personality model—are shown to have an impact on customer loyalty in the current study. On the contrary, conscientiousness and neuroticism do not influence customer loyalty. Additionally, this study demonstrates a significant positive relationship between customer trust and loyalty. The findings of this study can be used by companies to formulate effective strategies to sustain client loyalty.
Keywords: big five personality, customer loyalty, customer trust, online store, personality
``How is Parental Burnout in Working Moms?'' Studies Based on Social Support and Parenting Self-efficacy
Authors: Amalia Sofa , Muliasari Ainun
Published: February 2024

The many demands in the various aspects of a women’s life rquire them to undergo a dual role, being housewives and working mothers. The dual roles that the mother chooses cause excessive burnout and have an impact on childcare. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of social support and parenting self-efficacy on parental burnout in working mothers. This study used a nonexperimental quantitative approach with causal relationships. The subjects in the study were selected by accidental sampling techniques which was 112 working mothers, meeting the following criteria: (1) working in a government or private agency; (2) having a minimum working hours of 8 hours each day; (3) working full time in workplace, and (4) having a child aged 1–5 years. The measuring tools used in this study were parental burnout assessment (PBA), social support scale, and self-efficacy for parenting task index (SEPTI). Data analysis was done using multiple linear regression tests. The results showed an effect of social support and parenting self-efficacy on parental burnout (P < 0.05). Social support contributed to parental burnout at 7.7% and parenting self-efficacy at 17.6%.
Keywords: social support, parenting self-efficacy, parental burnout
Living Harmoniously Through Virtual Reality
Authors: Salis Yuniardi Muhamad , Nur Rachman Azzahra , Putri Nabila Aulia
Published: February 2024

Many people prefer to stay close to the nature and enjoy its beauty to boost their psychological well-being. It is also common among college students whose lives are very likely full of stress due to the academic pressure, high expectations, and developmental tasks-related problems as someone who is in a transition between adolescent and adult, and other possible factors. Recently, there has been a development of technology called virtual reality which is a simulated experience that gives users an immersive feel of a virtual world. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of using virtual reality by presenting videos of natural scenery on college student’s psychological well-being. Two experimental studies using controlgroup design were conducted. Each experiment measured the impact on one variable, and thus each used measurement that matched with each aim. There were 40 students in total. Data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon test followed by the Mann–Whitney test. The result demonstrated that the presentation of natural scenery through virtual reality could increase positive effect although it does not have a significant impact on students’ psychological well-being. Therefore, it provides evidence of the positive impact of living harmoniously with the nature, even if it is through an artificial scenery.
Keywords: virtual reality, nature relaxation, positive effect, psychological well-being, student
Understanding the Dynamics of Social Support, Self-efficacy, and Academic Stress in the Context of Online Learning: Evidence from Undergraduate Students
Authors: Salsabila Candra Muhtar Nada , Enggar Wijaya Hariz
Published: February 2024

Engaging in remote learning presents substantial challenges, particularly in emergencies such as a Covid outbreak. The transition to online teaching can introduce additional stressors. This study investigated the association between social support, self-efficacy, and academic stress among undergraduate students. Furthermore, it sought to identify predictors of academic stress during online learning and examine the mediating role of social support in the relationship between online self-efficacy and academic stress. This study uses a convenience sample of 200 undergraduate students – 138 females (69%) and 62 males (31%), aged between 18 and 24 years. Data were collected using the social support scale, online self-efficacy scale, and academic stress scale. Bivariate correlation analysis revealed a negative correlation between family support and academic stress, while no significant correlations were observed with friends’ or significant others’ support. Moreover, no significant correlation was found between online self-efficacy and academic stress. Results also indicated a positive correlation between online self-efficacy and all dimensions of social support. Multiple regression analysis demonstrated that a combination of online self-efficacy and social support could predict academic stress. In conclusion, social support is pivotal in mitigating academic stress during emergency remote learning.
Keywords: academic stress, online self-efficacy, social support
Psychoeducation For Parents and Shadow Teachers: Managing Tantrum Behavior in Children With Special Needs
Authors: Retno Yuliani Sri , Suminarti Fasikhah Siti , Sudinadji MB
Published: February 2024

Tantrum behavior in children with special needs represents challenging behavior with deliberate intent and purpose. This tantrum behavior manifests within the school environment and frequently emerges at home. This behavior often leaves parents overwhelmed by ineffective management. Tantrum behavior impacts the child’s learning experience within the school setting. Limited understanding of tantrum behavior management among parents and shadow teachers can lead to either neglect or inadvertent reinforcement of such tantrum behaviors. Given the pivotal roles of parents as primary educators at home and shadow teachers as companions within the school, both play as agents of change in molding the child’s adaptive capabilities. This research aims to support parents and teachers in enhancing their comprehension of managing tantrum behaviors in children with special needs through psychoeducational interventions. The research participants comprise a community of parents and shadow teachers associated with children with special needs at an inclusive school in Malang City. This study presents an experimental approach using a one-group pretest and posttest design. The intervention outcomes reveal a highly significant distinction between the scores of tantrum behavior management knowledge before and after undergoing psychoeducational intervention (Z = –4.160; P = 0.000). Knowledge regarding tantrum behavior management after participating in psychoeducational interventions falls within the “high” category (68.2%). According to research participants, the perceived usefulness of psychoeducational interventions is gauged as somewhat beneficial (45.5%) and highly beneficial (54%). The subjects’ perception of the feasibility of implementing psychoeducational interventions varies, with a high level of confidence (36.4%), a moderate level of confidence (50%), and a sense of uncertainty or doubt (13.6%). Keywords: community, parents of children with special needs, psychoeducation,
The Correlation Study Between Testosterone Levels and Hba1c In Type 2 Diabetic Patients Compare with Healthy Persons
Authors: Abood Doaa Adil , Mahdi Karrar Salih , Hameed Zahraa CH.
Published: February 2024

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the the connection between hemoglobin glycated (Hba1c) and testosterone levels in the patients of type 2 diabetes mellitus compare with healthy person, also determine the significant differences between this parameter among healthy and diabetic patients, after assumed whole blood and serum specimens from laboratory of Diabetes and Endocrinology Center in Marjan hospital and privately owned in Babylon City starting in October 2022 to February 2023.
The outcomes showed non-significant (P>0.05) variations between those with diabetes and control groups in age , which refer to all persons in the same age, also it revealed significant increase (P ˂ 0.05) in Hba1c level in diabetic group compare with healthy men, which may refer to disease effect on these patients and lead to elevation in Hba1c in diabetic group,   also it was revealed significant decrease (P ˂ 0.05) in diabetic group compare with control in Testosterone level, in addition to significant increase (P˂0.05) in body mass index in diabetic men compare to control group, and The results showed negative correlation between glycated hemoglobin and testosterone levels in both healthy and diabetic men.
The research was concluded that HbA1c value is associated with testosterone levels in diabetic patients.
Development and evaluation of the effectiveness of a solid shampoo bar
Authors: Silva de Lima Laryssa , Calderaro Illiceto Giovanna , Robles Velasco Maria Valéria , Ferrera Dario Michelli
Published: February 2024

Solid shampoo is an innovative and alternative cosmetic form of shampoo that, as it does not contain water in its composition, gains the attribute of being more sustainable. This work aims to develop, evaluate the stability, and characterize a solid shampoo formulation. Nine solid shampoo formulations were prepared by varying the concentrations of solid surfactants defined through a statistical design. The formulations, labeled F1 to F9, were submitted to the preliminary stability evaluation under different storage conditions for 30 days, in which organoleptic characteristics as well as the pH values were evaluated. Approved formulations were physically and functionally characterized. Only two formulations (F3 and F5) were approved in the stability assessment because they did not show changes in consistency, color, odor, appearance, and pH under different storage conditions. These formulations showed stable foaming, but crumbled very easily and presented low hardness, which indicates the need to adjust the concentration of consistency agents to make the formulation more resistant to breakage. The formulations demonstrated excellent cleaning and conditioning ability.