bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
COMPARISON BETWEEN CONVENTIONAL HIGH LIGATION AND STRIPPING AND RADIOFREQUENCY ABLATION FOR GREAT SAPHENOUS VARICOSE VEINS
Authors: MUSHTAQ A , SADIQ I , NASIR M , SALEEM MU , SADIQ MA , SADIQ MH
Published: September 2023

The prospective study was conducted from December 2022 to May 2023 to assess patient-based, radiological, and clinical outcomes after conventional surgery and radiofrequency ablation for great saphenous varicose veins. Patients were randomly divided to undergo conventional surgery or RFA. American Society of Anesthesiologists fitness grade, Venous Disability Score (VDS), Total Clinical Severity Score (TCSS), Michael's, and CEAP clinical classes were recorded. VEINES-QoL/Sym questionnaire and Aberdeen Varicose Vein Questionnaire were used to estimate baseline QoL. Patients were called for follow-up at the end of 1st and 5th week. The study was conducted on a total of 110 patients. Patients were randomly divided; 57 underwent RFA, and 53 underwent conventional surgery. Results showed that the difference between both groups regarding anesthesia induction, recovery, and discharge from surgery was insignificant. RFA had significantly longer total theater time compared to conventional surgery. Duplex imaging showed that RFA resulted in successful ablation except in two cases where veins had segmental brisk flow. These cases were retreated successfully. Conventional surgery only had the problem of incomplete stripping (6 cases). Post-operative pain, bruising, and the need for analgesia were significantly higher following conservative surgery. Patients in the RFA group returned to work and normal activities more quickly than the conventional surgery group. It is concluded that RFA had a longer intervention time but significantly better outcomes than conventional surgery.
Medicinal plant potential of Navegaon National Park (M.S.)
Authors: Ilorkar Vijay , Totey N. , Garad G.
Published: September 2023

Navegaon National Park is an important protected area in central India. It is a habitat for many migratory birds. It accommodates more than 130 plant species belonging to 117 genera and 42 families. Twenty nine tree, 11 shrubs and 24 herb species were recorded at 300-400 m elevation. Twenty three tree, 10 shrubs and 23 herbs species were enumerated at 400-500 m elevation, while 24 tree, 5 shrubs and 16 herbs species were recorded from 500-600 m elevation range. Forty seven plant species were found directly/ indirectly important in rural medicine.
On The Symbolic 6-Plithogenic and 7-Plithogenic Rings
Authors:   Umm Al-Qura Univerity, Mekka, Saudi Arabia, Othman Khadija Ben ,   Sudan University Of Science and Technology, Faculty Of Science, Khartoum, Sudan,   Islamic Online University, Department Of Science and Information Technology, Doha, Qatar,   University Of Nizwa, Sultanate Of Oman,   Cairo University, Department of Mathematics, Cairo, Egypt, Al-Basheer Othman Al , Nadweh Rama Asad , Shtawzen Oliver Von , Ali Rozina
Published: September 2023

Symbolic n-plithogenic algebraic structures are considered as a direct application of fuzzy generalized systems in pure algebra, where the symbolic n-plithogenic set is used to generalize algebraic structures by adding logical generators. In this paper, we study the concept of symbolic 6-plithogenic rings and 7-plithogenic rings from an algebraic point of view, where the main substructures formed by them will be presented such as AH-ideals, AHS-isomorphisms, and AH-kernels. Also, many theorems that explain their algebraic behaviors and classifications will be proved and illustrated.
Transforming Design Education іn Ukraine: Insights from Global Best Practices
Authors: Brovchenko Anatolii , Krykun Olha , Borisova Tetyana , Korkushko Andrii , Tymenko Volodymyr
Published: September 2023

The article reveals some aspects of the problem of transforming the Ukrainian design education system through the prism of international experience. This problem is caused by the long-term neglect of the importance of the humanitarian segment of education in Ukraine, which, in turn, has become a determinant of the accumulation of numerous problems. In order to achieve the goal and objectives, it was important, firstly, to refer to the relevant source base, and secondly, to analyse certain aspects of the educational activities of higher education institutions abroad, in particular Seian University of Art and Design (Otsu, Shiga, Japan), Royal Collage of Art (London, Great Britain), KEDGE Design School (Marseille, France), Istituto Pantheon Design & Technology (Rome, Italy). The analytical and synthetic activities carried out allowed us to identify the best international practices in this area and propose vectors for the transformation of domestic design education. These include: multidirectional international cooperation; introduction of a practical component of student training on the basis of business institutions and enterprises; focus on the educational needs of students; active use of digital innovative technologies, etc. We see the prospects for further research in this direction in the practical application of the proposed steps to modernise design education.
High value healthcare analysis of “triggers” in deteriorating patients
Authors: Atherton Ian , Doust Douglas , Burrows Sally , Krishnasivam Deepan
Published: September 2023

Objective: To review “triggers” for deteriorating patients who required intervention by a medical emergency response team (MET). In addition, to assess whether these “triggers” differed by medical or surgical governance of these patients. A secondary objective was to report laboratory investigations performed via the MET, with particular interest in tests duplicating haemoglobin (Hb) values and their degree of concordance within the context of low-cost, high value inpatient care.Methods: This quality improvement initiative involved a prospective observational cohort of inpatients, who were attended to by the MET at Royal Perth Hospital in Perth, Western Australia over a 2-year period between 2020 and 2022.Results: The mean number of MET calls for inpatients under surgical governance was slightly higher than for those patients under medical governance (1.34 vs. 1.25 calls respectively p = .03). Hypotension triggered a MET call in 184 (40.9%) surgical patients compared to 154 (28%) under medical governance (p < .001). Comparing haemoglobin values obtained from FBP and VBG, Lin’s concordance correlation coefficient (CCC) was found to be 0.986, 95%CI: 0.983, 0.989. The Bland-Altman limits of agreement suggest that the haemoglobin value on a VBG ranges from 9.55 g/L higher than the FBP to 4.7 g/L lower than the FBP.Conclusions: Significant differences in the frequency of triggers for patients under medical vs surgical governance highlight the need for proactive planning around hypotension management of patients under surgical governance. In addition, understanding the nuances between haemoglobin values obtained from FBP and VBG can help with value-based health care and efficiencies in patient care, since measuring haemoglobin values is one of the key components in hypotension management.
THEMATIC LEARNING BASED ON CHARACTER EDUCATION IN SD NEGERI 122358 PEMATANG SIANTAR
Authors: Sijabat Osco Parmonangan
Published: September 2023

This study aims to obtain a thematic based character education learning model at the elementary school level. The learning model consists of devices and guides student learning. The acquisition of the model began with a literature study, observations were made during this research, the analysis was then compiled and a model design design was developed and continued with limited testing in first grade elementary schools. The results of the trial show that the prepared model design still needs to be refined, especially in student books. This is because at the time of the trial, the guidelines were still not able to guide students in learning. Sentences in this book are still biased. In the interview, students were disturbed by using the student guide. Apart from the unusual usage as well as the user manual is not very clear. But overall, this model is useful as a guide in determining steps or policies related to improving the quality of learning at the primary school level, specifically for first graders.
PENERAPAN MULTIMEDIA INTERAKTIF BERBASIS POWER POINT PADA PEMBELAJARAN MATEMATIKA KELAS IV SD NEGERI SIMPANG GEGAS TEMUAN TAHUN PELAJARAN 2021/2022
Authors: Sari Eka Aryunita , Mulyono Dodik , Kusnanto R. Angga Bagus
Published: September 2023

This study aims to determine the completeness of mathematics learning outcomes for grade IV students of elementary of school Simpang Gegas Temuan. After applying interactive multimedia based on power points. The research method used in this study was a quasi-experimental, with a one group pretest-postest design. The data collection technique in the form of an essay with a total of nine questions. The sample is grade four students, totaling 14 students. Data analysis technique with steps : calculating the average, and standard deviation, normality test and hypothesis testing. The result of the learning outcomes of grade IV students of elementary of school Simpang Gegas Temuan mathematics were significantly completed ofter the application of interactive multimedia based on power point. This in evident from the final test using the z test at a significant level = 0,05 ontained zcount (11,04) > ztable (1,64). So that is can be conclude that the learning outcomes of grade IV students of elementary of school Simpang Gegas Temuan are significantly completed after the application of interactive multimedia based on power points.

 

Keywords : interactive multimedia based on power point
PEMBELAJARAN KETERAMPILAN BERBICARA BAHASA INDONESIA BAGI PENUTUR ASING (BIPA) BERBASIS DIGITAL SECARA DARING MENGGUNAKAN MEDIA WAYANG
Authors: Simamora Pesta Junita , Mustika Samsul , Sinulingga Samuel , Nasution Jamaluddin
Published: September 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan penggunaan media digital dalam pembelajaran keterampilan berbicara bagi pembelajar BIPA. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode deskriptif kualitatif. Sumber data penelitian ini adalah informan, dokumen, dan catatan hasil observasi. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan observasi, wawancara, dan analisis dokumen. Validitas data dalam penelitian ini diuji dengan triangulasi metode, triangulasi sumber data, dan review informan. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah teknik analisis interaktif. Hasil penelitian ini adalah media digital dapat digunakan secara efektif untuk memacu pemelajar BIPA melatih keterampilan berdialog maupun bermonolog dengan cara menceritakan kembali pelajaran yang telah mereka simak secara daring untuk menambah pemahaman.
ANALISIS KEMAMPUAN KOGNITIF DAN MISKONSEPSI PEMBELAJARAN IPA MATERI KALOR PADA MAHASISWA CALON GURU SEKOLAH DASAR DI STKIP NASIONAL
Authors: Surya Adi Darma , Tajqiyah Lina , Refiarni Refiarni , Sumarno Sumarno , Siswanto Joko
Published: September 2023

Pendidikan melalui program pembelajaran pada dasarnya mempunyai tujuan untuk menciptakan sumber daya manusia yang berkualitas. Untuk mewujudkannya calon guru harus memiliki kemampuan yang baik dalam memahami konsep-konsep dasar suatu bidang ilmu. Fakta menunjukkan bahwa pemahaman calon guru terhadap konsep-konsep dalam pembelajaran IPA masih rendah. Seringkali ditemukan kesalahan pemahaman mahasiswa terhadap suatu konsep ilmu (miskonsepsi) dan bahkan sama sekali tidak memahaminya. Apabila miskonsepsi mahasiswa calon guru ini dibiarkan, maka akan menimbulkan miskonsepsi yang berkelanjutan pada peserta didik, sehingga akan mempengaruhi kualitas outuput pembelajaran. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui bagaimana kemampuan kognitif dan kaitannya dengan miskonsepsi pembelajaran IPA materi kalor pada mahasiswa calon guru sekolah dasar. Metode penelitian yang digunakan menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif kuantitatif dengan objek penelitian yaitu mahasiswa calon guru sekolah dasar di STKIP Nasional.  Instrumen yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah There Tier-Test yang digunakan untuk mengidentifikasi miskonsepsi yang terjadi pada calon guru SD. Analisis data dalam penelitian ini dilakukan dengan teknik persentase. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa secara umum mahasiswa mengalami miskonsepsi pada materi kalor dengan persentase sebesar 52,43% dan hanya 23,13% yang sudah memahami dengan baik konsep-konsep pada materi kalor. Selebihnya terdapat miskonsepsi (false negative) sebesar 15,16% dan miskonsepsi (false positive) sebesar 8,27%. Dengan demikian diperlukan inovasi baik pada strategi, media atau model pembelajaran sehingga pemahaman mahasiswa calon guru SD khususnya pada konsep-konsep materi kalor semakin baik dan tidak terjadi miskonsepsi yang terus berkelanjutan.
PENGEMBANGAN MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN BERBASIS MULTIMEDIA INTERAKTIF PADA MATERI ORGAN GERAK MANUSIA DI KELAS V SEKOLAH DASAR
Authors: Rifmasari Yessi , Martha Alfroki
Published: September 2023

This research is motivated by several problems, namely there are several concepts in science material that require special understanding. On the materialof human movement organs because it cannot be seen directly if there is no intermediary in the formof learning media and there is no interactive multimedia learning media, especially on the material of human movement organs. Based on these problems, interactive multimedia-based learning media was developed on the material of human movement organs in grade V elementary school on theme 1 sub-theme 2 learning 2. This research was conducted at SDN 05 Sawahan Padang. The purpose of this research is to produce valid, practical, and effective learning media. This type of research is research and development (R&D) using a 4-D model (Define, Design, Development, Dissemination). The data collection instruments in this study were in the form of learning media validation sheets (for design, language, and material experts), practicality tests, and effectiveness tests. The results of the validation test for developing interactive multimedia-based learning media on human movement organs with 3 validators were categorized as very valid, the results of the practicality test by one educator and twenty-six students were categorized as very practical, and the results of the effectiveness test by twenty-six people. students are categorized as very effective. The level of validity obtained by the validity test results with the percentage of design feasibility (90%), the percentage of language (92.5%), the percentage of material (75%). The results of the practicality test by educators get an average value (95%) and the practicality results of students get an average value (98.2%). The results of the effectiveness test of twenty-six students got an average score (94.5%). Proving that interactive multimedia-based learning media on the material of human movement organs in grade V elementary school theme 1 sub-theme 2 learning 2 is declared valid, practical, effective and feasible to use
PENINGKATAN KEMAMPUAN MENYIMAK DENGAN MEDIA DIGITAL BAGI PEMELAJAR BIPA
Authors: Williyansen Kangga Ega , Yen Lee , Rosliani Rosliani
Published: September 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui peningkatan kemampuan menyimak dengan media digital bagi pemelajar BIPA (Bahasa Indonesia bagi Penutur Asing). Adapun tujuan dalam penelitian ini adalah mendeskripsikan media digital dalam peningkatan kemampuan menyimak bagi pemelajar BIPA dan mendeskripsikan bentuk peningkatan kemampuan menyimak melalui media digital bagi pemelajar BIPA. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif deskriptif. Teknik pengumpulan data berupa menyimak, menulis, dan pustaka. Penelitian ini menggunakan analisis data berupa eksplorasi. Hasil penelitian ini adalah peningkatan keterampilan menyimak efisien bagi pemelajar BIPA, peningkatan dapat diperoleh melalu media digital seperti media audio, visual, audiovisual dan lirik-lirik lagu. Media tersebut dapat digunakan untuk belajar tata bahasa, pembelajaran kosakata, mengajarkan keterampilan berbahasa, memberi contoh model pada materi pembelajaran, dan memberikan pengalaman belajar yang nyata.
ANALISIS NILAI-NILAI PENDIDIKAN KARAKTER PADA EKSTRAKURIKULER SENI TARI TRADISIONAL SISWA SD NEGERI UNGGULAN KUNINGAN
Authors: Bahiz Yosa Agista Bahiz , Simbolon Marlina Eliyanti , Oktaviani Ndaru Mukti
Published: September 2023

Latar belakang penelitian ini adalah dampak dari era globalisasi mempengaruhi karakter siswa yang mengikis budaya lokal dan karakter bangsa. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui bagaimana penerapan nilai-nilai pendidikan karakter yang terdapat pada ekstrakurikuler seni tari tradisional di SD Negeri Unggulan Kuningan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan jenis deskriptif, adapun untuk pengumpulan data penelitian menggunakan observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Uji keabsahan data menggunakan expert judgement, triangulasi sumber dan triangulasi teknik. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa nilai-nilai karakter yang muncul dalam kegiatan ekstrakurikuler seni tari tradisional yaitu nilai beriman, bertakwa kepada Tuhan YME, dan berakhlak mulia, nilai berkebinekaan global, nilai gotong royong, nilai mandiri, dan nilai bernalar kritis. Sedangkan nilai kreatif dalam kegiatan ekstrakurikuler seni tari tidak muncul dalam karakter siswa.
EFEKTIVITAS PENGGUNAAN MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN KARTU KUARTET TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR SISWA KELAS IV SEKOLAH DASAR
Authors: Wijayanti Novita , Nurhasanah Aan , Nugraha Febby Fajar
Published: September 2023

Penelitian ini dilatar belakangi oleh rendahnya hasil belajar siswa pada mata pelajaran IPS karena banyaknya materi pelajaran yang penuh dengan hafalan mengakibatkan pembelajaran monoton dan kurangnya penggunaan media pembelajaran membuat siswa bosan dan malas dalam proses pembelajaran. Adapun tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui perbedaan hasil belajar (posttest) pada siswa yang menggunakan media pembelajaran Kartu Kuartet dengan siswa yang menggunakan metode ceramah pada mata pelajaran IPS kelas IV SDN 1 Awirarangan. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan quasi eskperimental dengan desain penelitian nonequivalet Control Grup postest – pretest deign, dengan subjek penelitian yang terdiri dari kelas IV A sebagai kelas eksperimen berjumlah 25 siswa sedangkan kelas IV B sebagai kelas kontrol dengan jumlah 24 siswa. Instrumen yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah tes tulis bentuk essay. Analisis data yang digunakan dalam kelas eksperimen dan kelas kontrol dengan cara manual menggunakan rumus uji t dan rumus uji n-gain. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini bahwa hasil belajar siswa (posttest) yang menggunakan media pembelajaran Kartu Kuartet di peroleh uji t dengan nilai nilai thitung = 24,02  dengan mengambil taraf signifikansi 0,05 atau 5% dengan db 47 diperoleh ttabel = 1,67. Dengan demikian diperoleh thitung (24,02) > ttabel (1,67). Hasil penelitian tersebut menyatakan bahwa hipotesis pertama yang diajukan adalah H1 diterima. Hal ini menunjukan bahwa terdapat perbedaan hasil belajar siswa yang menggunakan media pembelajaran Kartu Kuartet. Nilai rata-rata gain siswa kelas eksperimen sebesar 0,57 dan kelas kontrol sebesar 0,17 dengan kriteria sedang, hal ini menunjukan bahwa penggunaan media pembelajaran Kartu Kuartet dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa pada mata pelajaran IPS di kelas IV SDN 1 Awirarangan.
PENGARUH KEPEMIMPINAN GURU TERHADAP PRESTASI BELAJAR SISWA KELAS IV SEKOLAH DASAR
Authors: Parhusip R.L.  Holmes , Mendrofa Yason , S Hartono , Heryanto Heryanto
Published: September 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui apakah terdapat pengaruh kepemimpinan guru terhadap  prestasi belajar siswa kelas IV. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif dengan menggunakan metode survey, dengan variabel kepemimpinan guru (variabel bebas) dan Prestasi Belajar(variabel terikat). Penentuan jumlah sampel ditentukan menggunakan rumus Sugiyono dan diperoleh 30 responden. Teknik pengumpulan data pada penelitian ini menggunakan angket dan dokumentasi. Uji validitas menggunakan rumus product moment, sedangkan uji reliabilitas dengan skala Likert. Uji prasyarat analisis data menggunakan uji Normalitas dengan metode Kolmogorov Shapiro-Wilk. Pada uji analisis data menggunakan Regresi Sederhana. Hasil penelitian kelas IV SD Negeri No 100409 Sampe Cita Kecamatan Kutalimbaru Kabupaten Deli Serdang diperoleh, kepemimpina  guru termasuk kriteria sangat tinggi dengan rata-rata 83,43, prestasi belajar siswa berkriteria sangat tinggi dengan rata-raa 81,67 dan ada pengaruh yang signifikan kepemimpinan guru terhadap prestasi belajar  siswa.
IMPLEMENTASI LANDASAN LAYANAN BK DALAM KEBERMAKNAANNYA DI SEKOLAH
Authors: Rifmasari Yessi , Neviyarni Neviyarni
Published: September 2023

The research was conducted to find the implementation of guidance and counseling services in elementary schools. The method used is descriptive qualitative. Data was collected through three activities, namely interviews, observation, documentation. The results of this study indicate planning and implementation. The research was carried out in three activity cycles. The results of the study show 1) guidance services can be carried out by analyzing the needs of students, 2) the need for collaboration between parents and schools regarding guidance and counseling provided to students, 3) supervising teachers observe students' responses to the guidance and counseling services provided. Furthermore, the teacher observes changes in students which can be seen from the achievement of the goals of guidance and counseling services, the achievement of developmental tasks, learning outcomes, and the success of students after graduating from school both in further studies and life in society.
PENERAPAN KAIDAH TATA BAHASA PADA BAHAN AJAR BIPA
Authors: Seriana Seriana , Fitri Aidi , Marina Marina , Nurdiana Nurdiana , Nasution Jamaluddin
Published: September 2023

Penerapan kaidah tata bahasa dalam pembelajaran Bahasa Indonesia bagi Penutur Asing (BIPA) memiliki peran penting dalam mempelajari dan menggunakan bahasa Indonesia dengan benar. Penelitian ini membahas mengenai penerapan kaidah tata bahasa dalam bahan ajar BIPA tingkat pemula. Dalam penelitian ini, metode yang digunakan adalah studi literatur dengan mengumpulkan informasi dari sumber-sumber yang relevan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pemahaman yang kuat tentang kaidah tata bahasa menjadi dasar yang penting dalam menguasai bahasa Indonesia sebagai bahasa kedua. Penerapan kaidah tata bahasa melalui latihan dan aktivitas komunikatif dapat memperkuat pemahaman dan kemampuan berkomunikasi para pembelajar BIPA. Melalui pemahaman yang baik terhadap kaidah tata bahasa, Pemelajar BIPA dapat menyampaikan pesan dengan jelas dan tepat serta membangun kemampuan berbicara, membaca, menulis, dan memahami bahasa Indonesia secara keseluruhan. Diharapkan bahwa pemelajar BIPA akan memperoleh pemahaman yang lebih baik tentang pentingnya penerapan kaidah tata bahasa dalam pembelajaran bahasa Indonesia tingkat pemula, yang akan membantu mereka berkomunikasi dengan lebih percaya diri dan efektif dalam bahasa Indonesia serta melanjutkan pembelajaran bahasa Indonesia ke tingkat yang lebih tinggi.
PENGARUH MODEL PEMBELAJARAN QUANTUM LEARNING TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR SISWA
Authors: Harefa Askarman Laia , Fau Helnanirma Susanti , Ziraluo Merdina
Published: September 2023

Tujuan penelitian adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh model pembelajaran Quantum Learning terhadap hasil belajar kognitif siswa. Metode penelitian ini adalah quasi eksperimen yang bersifat kuantitatif yaitu kelas eksperimen digunakan model Quantum Learning sedangkan dikelas kontrol digunakan metode konvensional. Populasi penelitian ini adalah seluruh kelas VIII, sampel penelitian kelas VIII-A sebagai kelas eksperimen dan kelas VIII-B sebagai kelas kontrol. Hasil penelitian menyatakan bahwa dikelas eksperimen dengan melakukan pretest diperoleh rata-rata hasil belajar 62,24 dan postest diperoleh rata-rata hasil belajar 83,79. Sedangkan dikelas kontrol pada pretest diperoleh rata-rata hasil belajar 64,33 dan postest diperoleh rata-rata hasil belajar 74,17 yang artinya model Quantum Learning lebih berpengaruh pada hasil belajar dibanding dengan model konvensional. Kesimpulan penelitian berdasarkan perhitungan uji hipotesis diketahui thitung= 2,994 lebih besar dari ttabel= 1,672 dengan signifikan 5%.  Karna thitung ttabel maka Ha diterima dan Ho ditolak yang artinya “ada pengaruh model pembelajaran Quantum Learning terhadap hasil belajar Bahasa Indonesia siswa”. Saran peneliti, diharapkan kepada setiap guru mata pelajaran Biologi supaya menerapkan model pembelajaran Quantum Learning demi meningkatkan kemampuan yang dimiliki siswa, dan dapat memperbaiki cara belajar mengajar serta menjadi bahan referensi kepada peneliti lanjutan yang relefan dengan penelitian ini
A narrative review on the prevalence of autism in a South African context
Authors: Rearabiloe Mofokeng , Matlakala Frans , Tsabedze Wandile , Mapaling Curwyn , Erasmus Petro
Published: September 2023

Cultural perspectives are important when exploring caregivers’ experiences. However, not much research has been conducted in South Africa on the experiences of caregivers who are taking care of children living with an autism spectrum disorder. This study was aimed at reviewing literature on the experiences of caregivers living with autistic children. A narrative review was employed as the research method and information was purposively extracted from different databases such as Google Scholar, ScienceDirect and EBSCOHost to collect data. It was gathered that caregivers have insufficient knowledge and understanding regarding the child’s autism diagnosis. We also found that caregivers experience socio-economic and psychological challenges. Little social support is enjoyed by caregivers from community and family members as a coping strategy.  Thus, we conclude and recommend that caregivers need a form of intervention that will help or assist their psychosocial well-being while providing care for their children. Moreover, caregivers have limited knowledge of autism and experience psychological challenges that are associated with the autism diagnosis of their child. This affects their subsequent abilities to efficiently provide care to the children.
TIMELY IRRIGATION ENHANCES THE YIELD AND WATER PRODUCTIVITY OF CHICKPEAS IN BANGLADESH
Authors: Prattoyee Farhat , Akter Farzana , Hossain Dr , Rannu Rahena , Murad Khandakar , Hossain Dr
Published: September 2023

Groundwater level declination is a significant issue in various regions of Bangladesh, primarily due to intensive irrigation in agriculture. To address this growing problem, a potential solution is to shift from cultivating water-intensive crops to less water-demanding crops like chickpeas in water-scarce areas, which could prove to be an effective strategy. With this view, a 3-year long (from 2015 to 2018) experience was done in two different locations (Gazipur and Rajshahi) to investigate the response of irrigation to the growth, yield, and water use of chickpeas. There were four treatments (each has three replications), namely, T1 = rainfed, T2 = one irrigation at post-sowing (20-22 days after sowing (DAS)), T3 = one irrigation at pod development (80-85 DAS) stage, and T4 = two irrigations each at post-sowing and pod development stages. The results showed that relying solely on rainfall was insufficient for satisfactory chickpea yield in Gazipur, emphasizing the need for irrigation. Conversely, if Rajshahi receives ample rainfall, there might not be a requirement for irrigation. Applying irrigation twice (at the post-sowing and pod-filling stage) in Gazipur and once (at the pod-filling stage) in Rajshahi, along with approximately 82.45 mm of irrigation in Gazipur and 75.94 mm in Rajshahi, resulted in enhanced growth and yield of chickpeas. The study findings indicate that chickpeas can be effectively cultivated with no or minimum irrigation, thereby reducing the risks of water-table mining in drier parts of the country.
Relationship between COVID-19 and antimicrobial resistance
Authors: MÜDERRİS Tuba , KAYA Selcuk , BAYINDIR BİLMAN Fulya , OZMEN Erkan , PEKER Bilal Olcay , AKSOY GÖKMEN Ayşegül , GÜL YURTSEVER Süreyya
Published: September 2023

Objective: Bacterial and fungal infections, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) results of bacterial agents, and the effect of the pandemic

on AMR were evaluated in hospitalized COVID-19 patients. In addition, the detected AMR rates were compared with the AMR rates

of the pre-pandemic period.

Patients and Methods: The isolates grown in respiratory and blood samples of adult patients hospitalized with the diagnosis of

COVID-19 between March 2020 and December 2020 were evaluated retrospectively. The same data in hospitalized patients before the

pandemic, between March and December 2019, were evaluated retrospectively.

Results: A total of 724 samples were included in the study. The superinfection rate was found to be 15.3%. The most frequently isolated

microorganisms are; Acinetobacter baumannii (34.4%), Staphylococcus aureus (10.8%), Klebsiella pneumoniae (9.7%) and Pseudomonas

aeruginosa (7.3%). The lowest resistance rates in Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates were found for aminoglycosides, in Acinetobacter

baumannii isolates were found for trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, in Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates were found for amikacin.

When pre-pandemic and pandemic AMR rates were compared; a significant increase in amikacin resistance was detected only in

Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates during the pandemic period (P:0.049).

Conclusion: The data we have presented may help clinicians in the selection of antimicrobials for empirical therapy by revealing the

effect of the pandemic on AMR.
Investigating the global research landscape, barriers, and facilitators of scientific productivity in fetal membrane research
Authors: Silva Mariana de C. , Bento Giovana F. C. , Troitino Vitória C. , Menon Ramkumar , Tantengco Ourlad Alzeus
Published: September 2023

Fetal membrane (FM; amniochorion) studies are an essential field of research for understanding their role during pregnancy maintenance and mechanisms associated with parturition. This paper determined the landscape and characteristics of published FM research, identified socioeconomic indicators related to FM research productivity and impact and proposed major studies using this tissue. A review of the literature about FM from 2000 to 2021 was performed using the Scopus database. Bibliometric information was obtained from Scopus, statistical analysis was conducted using GraphPad Prism, and network visualization was conducted using VOSviewer software. A total of 1131 articles were analyzed in this study. The number of publications in the past decade increased linearly. Most of the research outputs were produced by researchers from the United States of America (USA), followed by China and Australia. The most productive institutions were primarily from the USA and Australia. The current research trends based on keywords analysis were related to FM weakening, such as aging, bacterial infections and inflammations, biomechanical weakening, exosomes, immunomodulation, and sterile inflammation. Gross domestic product and the number of collaborations with other countries were the most significantly correlated indicators with increased scientific productivity and impact in FM research. We emphasize the need to increase investment and support to researchers doing FM studies, especially in developing countries. These will contribute to advancing this field and may help provide more evidence to control and manage pregnancy complications, such as preterm premature rupture of membranes and preterm birth.
Correction to Mneimneh (2019)
Authors: Mneimneh Saad
Published: September 2023

In the article “Simple variations on the Tower of Hanoi: A study of recurrences and proofs by induction” by Saad Mneimneh (Teaching Mathematics and Computer Science, 2019, 17(2), 131–158. https://doi.org/10.5485/TMCS.2019.0459), there was an error in Table 1 (p. 155), and consequently, the first paragraph of Section 8 (p. 154) also needed correction.
Çoklu Yetersizliği Olan Öğrencilerin Matematik Becerilerini Geliştirmek İçin Etkili Müdahale Yöntemleri
Authors: ALTINDAĞ KUMAŞ Özlem , SARDOHAN YILDIRIM Adile Emel , YAZICIOĞLU Tansel
Published: September 2023

Bu derleme makalesinde, çoklu yetersizliği olan öğrencilerin matematik becerilerini geliştirmek için kullanılabilecek etkili müdahale yöntemleri açıklanmıştır. Matematik, günlük yaşamdan meslek seçimine kadar birçok alanda önemli bir rol oynar ve başarılı bir matematik eğitimi, öğrencilerin bağımsız ve başarılı bireyler olmalarına katkıda bulunur. Ancak, çoklu yetersizliği olan öğrenciler matematik becerilerinde zorluklarla karşılaşmaktadırlar. Bu nedenle, matematik eğitiminde bu öğrencilere yetersizliklerine özgü yaklaşımların geliştirilmesi gerekmektedir. Araştırmalar, manipülatifler, görsel temsiller, şema temelli strateji öğretimi, sabit-bekleme süreli öğretim ve eşzamanlı ipucu yaklaşımları gibi müdahalelerin çoklu yetersizliği olan öğrencilerin matematik performansını artırmada etkili olduğunu göstermektedir. Gelecekteki çalışmalar, çoklu yetersizliği olan öğrenciler için daha etkili matematik eğitim yöntemlerini belirlemeye odaklanmalıdır. Öğrencilerin yaş, yetersizlik derecesi ve ön beceriler gibi faktörlerine uygun müdahalelerin tasarlanması önemlidir. Aynı zamanda, matematik eğitiminde daha karmaşık ve ileri düzeyde içerikleri kapsayan etkili yöntemlerin araştırılması ve matematik becerilerini geliştirmeye yönelik yeni yaklaşımların keşfedilmesi önerilmektedir. Sonuç olarak, bu derleme makalesi, çoklu yetersizliği olan öğrencilerin matematik becerilerini geliştirmek için kullanılabilecek farklı müdahale yöntemlerini özetlemekte ve matematik eğitimine yönelik gelecekteki araştırmalara yönelik öneriler sunmaktadır.
Exploring The Impact of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) on Innovative Businesses: An Investigative Analysis
Authors:   MAHENDRA PRASAD SHARADA PRASAD SINGH COLLEGE OF ARTS, COMMERCE & SCIENCE, JHA GHANSHYAM JEE RAJKUMAR
Published: September 2023

Purpose: In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, the integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has redefined the parameters of innovation, challenging businesses to adapt and leverage technology-driven solutions to maintain competitiveness. This investigative analysis delves into the profound impact of ICT on innovative business, shedding light on the transformative role of technology in reshaping strategies, processes, and outcomes. Research Methodology: The paper employs a mixed-methods approach, combining qualitative six case studies to comprehensively explore the intersection of ICT and innovation. Result: The study examines how businesses across industries have harnessed ICT to revolutionize their product development, marketing, supply chain management, and customer service processes. The framework of the Technology-Organization-Environment (TOE) model and the Innovation Ambidexterity concept guide the analysis, offering theoretical underpinnings for understanding how technology interacts with the organizational context and fosters both exploitative and explorative innovation endeavors. Conclusion: The transformative potential of ICT comes hand in hand with a set of challenges. The research elucidates the barriers encountered when integrating ICT into innovation strategies, including data security concerns, skills gaps, resistance to change, and regulatory complexities. By addressing these challenges, businesses can unlock the full spectrum of benefits that ICT offers. Keywords: Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Innovation, Product Development, Technology Organization Environment, Supply Chain Management.
Compliance of Vehicular Emission Norms in Kanpur City, India
Authors: Verma Harshit , Parmar Dipteek , Ganguly Rajiv
Published: September 2023

Due to the rising urbanisation, there are significantly more motor vehicles on the road, which has caused a huge increase in vehicle emissions. This study intends to determine the percentage of monitored automobiles in Kanpur, India, that abide by Bharat Stage-IV and VI (BS-IV and VI) emission criteria. For a four-month period in 2018, the transport department's pollution under control (PUC) certificate at a gasoline station was utilized for collecting secondary data on the tail pipe emissions of four and two-wheeled vehicles. Data from 204 automobiles was taken into account. The results revealed that, even though BS-IV norms had been in force since 2010, the PUC certificate given by the transportation department had taken the BS-III emission limitations into account, failing just 2 petrol fuelled four-wheeler vehicles. Almost all motor cars complied with BS-III emission standards, while just around 9% of four-wheelers failed the BS - IV test limits. Furthermore, it was discovered that 18.51 percent of two-wheelers failed to fulfil the BS-VI emission standards for the selected pollutants (combined CO and HC). To assess the harm to human health posed by these tail pipe emissions, more investigation is needed.
Climatic variations and the incidence of dengue fever in Bandung, Indonesia
Authors:   Department of Public Health, Bhakti Kencana University, Bandung, Indonesia, Sutriyawan Agung , Martini Martini ,   Department of Epidemiology, Faculty of Public Health, Diponegoro University, Semarang, Indonesia, Sutiningsih Dwi ,   Department Master of Epidemiology, Postgraduate School, Diponegoro University, Semarang, Indonesia, Adi Mateus Sakundarno ,   Department of Epidemiology, Faculty of Public Health, Diponegoro University, Semarang, Indonesia
Published: September 2023

Indonesia is a country endemic to dengue fever—and Bandung is one of the cities in Indonesia that is endemic to dengue fever. There have been efforts to control mosquitoes, one of which is by eradicating their nests, but this step has not optimally reduced the incidence of cases. The increase in cases is thought to have been caused by climatic variations. This study aimed to analyze the relationship between climatic variations (temperature, humidity, and rainfall) and the incidence of dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF). This study used a correlation design and was carried out in Bandung. This study used secondary data. The samples were taken from data on the number of DHD patients from 2016 to 2021 recorded at the Health Office of Bandung, as well as temperature, humidity, and rainfall data from the Central Bureau of Statistics of Bandung from 2016 to 2021. The correlation between variables was assessed using the person correlation test. Climatic variations that are significantly correlated with the incidence of dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) are minimum temperature (p=0.020, and r=-0.658), maximum temperature (p=0.006, and r=-0.739), minimum humidity (p=0.000, and r=0.825), and rainfall (p=0.037, and r=0.605). The increase in the incidence of dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) is caused by climatic variations (temperature, humidity, and rainfall). Therefore, it is recommended that mosquito control and DHF surveillance program should be strengthened during the season following the rainy (wet) season.
Role of Effective Monitoring and Evaluation in Promoting Good Governance in Public Institutions
Authors: Mohamed Nor Ali , Kulmie Dayah Abdi
Published: September 2023

This study examined the impact of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) on the promotion of good governance in public institutions. The main objectives were to evaluate how accountability, management decision-making, and organizational learning contribute to good governance. The research design used for this study was correlational, with data collected through a questionnaire administered to 115 respondents from the Ministry of Interior, Federal Affairs, and Reconciliation. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS software, revealing that accountability, management decision-making, and organizational learning as M&E tools play a significant role in advancing good governance within public institutions. However, these three M&E elements only demonstrate a moderate positive correlation with good governance. In conclusion, it is evident that M&E can serve as a crucial catalyst for promoting effective practices of good governance within public institutions. Moreover, this text underscores the imperative for the institutionalization, financing, and strategic placement of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) in order to fully capitalize on its capabilities. The investigation proposes that M&E should transcend being a mere tool for meeting regulatory obligations and should instead be integrated into policy formulation, planning procedures, and service provision. By doing so, organizations can acquire valuable perspectives into their endeavors and achievements that will inform judicious decision-making based on solid evidence.
Knowing About PCOS among Iraqi Females in Some Collage of Tikrit Universities Students
Authors: Mahdi Zainab Mustafa
Published: September 2023

Background: According to Rotterdam Diagnostic criteria, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) affects 4–10% of women worldwide and may affect 15–21% of them.With significant effects on women's worldwide reproductive, metabolic, and psychological health, it is becoming a significant public health concern. It has three major features which are cysts in the ovaries, high levels of male hormones and uneven Periods.
Aim: The purpose of the study was to determine how much knowledge Iraqi female university students have about the polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), as well as to identify the sources of such knowledge and inform them of the condition's prevalence.
Method: Survey research data was collected January 18, 2023 through the publication of AGoogle form on social media, whatsup, telegram and link sent to all files asked the groups of students in different disciplines all the questions of the form three questions about characteristics features includ (age, marital status) and the remaining questions (15) were about Their information about PCOS Survey research ended on February 25, 2023.
chronic and 23.8 said that it is. 86.2% said lifestyle affects PCOS and 13.8% said
Results: The researches received 130 surveys from different Iragi Governorates. 90.8% age from (20-30) years. 66% thought that cause of PCOS is hormonal. 87% thought that gynaecologist is specialist in treatment of PCOS. 98.5% thought that PCOS affected the menstrual cycle and 1.5% thought it did not. 76.2% said that PCOS is not considered no. 93.1% thought that PCOS affects the fertility rate and only 6.9 said it does not.
Conclusion: This study demonstrates that young Iraqi participant women (aged 20-40) had good knowledge of the causes and symptoms of PCOS but poor knowledge of the specialists required to treat the condition. The majority of participant women had unclear knowledge of the proper treatment, and about one-third of participant women obtained their information from social media.
Mathematical Model of Forest Fire and Its Relationship with Simulations and Serious Games (SSG)
Authors: Ikonomov Nikolay
Published: September 2023

Forest fires are readily available, but data is not. We present our abstract mathematical model of a forest fire in Bulgaria, without any real-world data. Our main thesis is that it looks realistic. Our calibration techniques are limited to integer values, with a hint of real numbers. Our visualization technique is fixed function pipeline OpenGL implementation, but it does the job. Our programmer staff is limited to two people, both experts in their fields, that managed to make two distinct software products, that have as a base the same solid mathematical algorithm.
Elimination of tax complexity issues through financial literacy
Authors:   University of Oradea, Bahramov Faud
Published: September 2023

Modern taxation systems often experience complexity and investigations have attempted to define whether the tax complexity has an impact on the compliance of taxpayers. A low level of literacy can be an obstacle in the tax system. This paper will examine the impact of financial literacy on tax revenues to prove the relationship between literacy and taxation. The study will also provide suggestions for developing financial literacy which may reduce the negative influence of tax complexity on tax compliance. The educational systems do not provide taxation as a subject at any stage, however, tax knowledge is required for understanding taxes and for implementation of tax calculations and those skills directly affect the finances of individuals and the performance of businesses. A low level of financial education and tax knowledge in society affects the financial attitude of individuals and households which can lead to lower tax compliance and eventually, create a fertile environment for tax evasion. The tax complexity concerns not only people and businesses but also governments and tax administrations, because it also decreases tax revenues in the end. The study will use a simple regression model as a method in order to find out the relationship between financial literacy and taxation, as well as it will support suggestions to eliminate tax complexity issues. The main tax variables will be taken from the Eurostat database and financial literacy variables will be sourced from the OECD survey of financial competencies. Every individual and country must take financial education into serious consideration to avoid the anticipated consequences in personal life and negative results in economic development.
FINANCIAL LITERACY AND EMPLOYMENT: AN OVERVIEW AND BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS
Authors:   “Ștefan cel Mare” University of Suceava, Suceava, Romania, Lucaci Ancuța , Năstase Carmen ,   “Ștefan cel Mare” University of Suceava, Suceava, Romania
Published: September 2023

People are currently facing high unemployment rates, and one of the main causes is financial literacy. Financial literacy is critically important for people as it enables them to effectively manage their money and decide whether to invest or save. Furthermore, everyone must be educated from an early age about financial issues because they will be taught about how to save, invest, budget, and borrow. The purpose of this article is to investigate the scientific literature on financial education and employment. To this end, we conducted a bibliometric analysis of financial literacy and the relationship between financial literacy and employment. The research methodology included a bibliometric analysis conducted with the VOSviewer software. The results highlight low rates of financial literacy in terms of knowledge, behaviour and attitude. The main determinants of poor financial literacy include poor financial education in schools, disinterest of people in the subject, limited accessibility to financial resources, and insufficient involvement of people in financial issues. Policy makers must take into account this unfavourable situation with respect to the state of financial literacy and implement actions to address it.