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A Study of the Factors that Cause Lower Performance in Grade 11 Mathematics: A Study Conducted in the Gampaha District
Authors:   Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Sri Lanka, Perera Rashmi , Rosa S.R.D ,   Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Sri Lanka
Published: February 2024

This study was done to find the factors that affect the poor mathematics performance of the Grade 11 students in the Gampaha district of Sri Lanka. To do this, the best-performing and the poor-performing zones in the Gampaha district were selected and a school was selected from each zone through simple random sampling. The data was collected through questionnaires and interviews. Thirty grade 11 students were selected at random from each school as the sample. Five students from each school were interviewed and 25 students from each school responded to the questionnaire. The major findings of the study were poor student-teacher interactions, no practice in solving sums, lack of basic knowledge, low motivation in students, and no instructional materials were used by the teachers when teaching. Therefore, the findings suggest that the teachers should be advised and trained on the ways to maintain good interactions with the students and on the ways of using instructional materials to deliver lessons. Moreover, workshops can be held to revise the basic knowledge. The parents and the teachers can be advised through workshops on the ways that they can motivate the students to learn mathematics and the ways that they can make the students practice more.
Etnologiska möjligheter
Authors: Hörnfeldt Helena
Published: February 2024

During the past decade, Ethnology, like many other disciplines in humanities, indulged in a somewhat anxious self-reflection. The methodological and spatial differences between subjects like Ethnology, Anthropology and History have almost disappeared and the position of Ethnology as a discipline at the intersection of cultural history and analyses of contemporary society is no longer unique. This essay explores the ethnological possibilities and the potential for doing research that includes analyses of both the past and the contemporary. By searching for a deeper knowledge of a phenomenon in both the contemporary and the past, an understanding of the specific conditions surrounding the phenomenon becomes possible. Furthermore, through the study of how and why it became what it is, the contingency of history becomes apparent. With a focus on both the present and the past, it also becomes easier to discern what historical processes are important for us today. Ethnology has much to gain if we, based on the insights of the new cultural history and the linguistic turn, resume the combination of contemporary analysis and historical reconstruction which has characterized the discipline at times. In this way Ethnology also offers something original in relation to what the disciplines of history, contemporary historians and anthropologists do regarding knowledge production.
”Vem skall befria mig från detta förskräckliga förflutna?”
Authors: Vallström Maria
Published: February 2024

In this article I discuss how to deal with a strong biased material, from an asylum, in an effort to gain new knowledge by setting the scene with the patient in the middle. In this re-reading of historical records, I especially focus on the use of the foucauldian perspective as a help in “cutting” in the material, and consequences of my choice to follow the patient, not the asylum or the time period, primarily. That choise makes it necessary to consider contextualization on different levels. Finally, interpretation and subjectivation is discussed as a complex matter involving many voices, using an example from Salberga hospital in Sweden, an asylum opening in 1930, intedended for “asocial, imbecile men”.
Akademisk vardag på en global referensmarknad
Authors: Sundin Olof
Published: February 2024

Scholarly literature is integrated into the fabric of scholars’ everyday life. The literature serves both the purpose of communicating content and of constructing the trustworthiness of research and establishing distinctions between scholars. New digital tools, such as Google Scholar or Research Gate, act as filters, yet they also influence and reshape the way people search and publish. As scholars, we need to be aware how these new filters function, and in what ways they answer to contemporary audit culture which emphasizes visibility and productiveness.
Gruvboom och gruvkamp
Authors: Sjöstedt Landén Angelika
Published: February 2024

This article is based on a pilot study where I used ethnographic and media studies approaches to examine how contemporary movements and struggles are interwoven with aspirations for a sustainable countryside. My specific interest in this article is the demonstration against the prospecting for a mine in Gallok / Kallak west of Jokkmokk in Sápmi. The demonstration against the prospecting that started in the summer of 2013. I followed the developments of the demonstration through social media, especially Facebook and Twitter. I also made a short field trip to the demonstration site in early August 2013. A conclusion in the article is that the protest was supported and manifested in many different ways of which some were only visible in social media and some only at the demonstration site in Gállok . Investigations of struggle and resistance – of which this study is an example – is telling of the outermost points of conflict in contemporary society. The study contributes with an analysis of the material conditions and social components of the demonstration and the meanings for the mobilization of resistance that were created. This pilot study suggests further research into what stories about the history, present and future that are created at such points of conflict.
”Nån slags soffliggande nomad i musikbranschen”
Authors: Nordström Marika
Published: February 2024

This article presents Max Mackhé, a pop musician and political activist. He comes from Sweden, lives in Norway and feels like part of the Sámi community. The article discusses Max’s own experiences concerning identity and shows how an ethnic identity can be culturally constructed and that this can be a complex issue that relates to civil rights, among other things. Early in his life he felt affinity towards the Sámi culture and has witnessed racism toward Sámi people. His music nowadays bears witness of his strong political engagement in environmental issues and the rights of indigenous peoples, for instance regarding the current mining exploitations in the north of Sweden. His political activism also takes place in social media, for instance on Twitter.
Vad är urfolksmetodologier?
Authors: Sehlin MacNeil Kristina
Published: February 2024

Many indigenous researchers have described Indigenous Methodologies as alternative ways of thinking about research processes. This article aims to give an introduction to Indigenous Methodologies and to locate them in relation to the qualitative research field. In addition epistemological aspects of indigenous research models are contrasted with mainstream Western approaches in order to open up for a conversation on the use of multiple epistemologies. The article concludes with a discussion on whom Indigenous Methodologies are available to and poses the hopeful proposition that space might be created for Indigenous Methodologies within mainstream academia.
A New faster Iteration Process to fixed points of mean-non expansive Mappings in Banach Space
Authors:   Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj, University, Kanpur, Katiyar Sachin
Published: February 2024

Let X be a Banach space and F a subset of X. In this paper, we introduce a new iterative scheme to approximate fixed point of mean non-expansive mappings. We first prove that proposed iteration process is faster than all of Mann, Ishikawa, Picard, Agarwal, Noor and Thakur processes for contractive mappings. We also show that some weak and strong convergence theorems for mean non-expansive mappings. Using example presented in mean non-expansive mappings in Banach space. We compare the convergence behavior of the new iterative process with other iterative processes. Keywords. Mean non-expansive mappings, Iterative Process, Uniformly Convex Banach Space, Convergence Theorem.
Data Warehousing Revolution: AI-driven Solutions
Authors: Sasmal Shubhodip
Published: February 2024

The contemporary landscape of data warehousing is undergoing a revolutionary transformation propelled by the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI). This paper explores the intersection of AI and data warehousing, unraveling the dynamics that fuel this revolution and examining the profound implications for businesses and data management practices. The traditional paradigm of data warehousing has relied on structured data and predefined schemas, limiting its adaptability to the dynamic nature of modern datasets. The advent of AI injects a new dimension, enabling data warehouses to evolve into intelligent, adaptive entities capable of handling diverse data types, volumes, and velocities. This abstract encapsulates the essence of the research, delving into key themes that define the AI-driven revolution in data warehousing. The paper begins by surveying the historical trajectory of data warehousing, highlighting the challenges posed by the increasing complexity and heterogeneity of contemporary data sources. As businesses grapple with unstructured data, streaming data, and the need for real-time insights, the limitations of traditional data warehousing architectures become apparent. The introduction of AI-driven solutions revolutionizes data warehousing in several dimensions. Machine learning algorithms are harnessed for automating data integration, cleansing, and transformation processes, mitigating the manual labor associated with traditional ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) methods. Deep learning techniques, such as neural networks, unlock the potential to uncover complex patterns within massive datasets, enhancing predictive analytics and decision support capabilities. Moreover, the abstract explores the role of AI in enabling self-optimizing data warehouses. Adaptive query optimization, automated indexing, and real-time performance tuning emerge as pivotal components, ensuring that data warehouses evolve in response to changing workloads and user patterns. Ethical considerations and responsible AI practices within the context of data warehousing are also addressed. The abstract concludes by underlining the transformative impact of AI-driven solutions on the efficiency, agility, and strategic value of data warehousing, offering a glimpse into the future where intelligent data warehouses play a central role in shaping data-driven enterprises.
Romanian Black Sea Mesozooplankton’s Seasonal Dynamics and Distribution during 2013-2020
Authors:   National Institute for Marine Research and Development “Grigore Antipa”, 300 Mamaia Blvd, 900581, Constanta, Romania, Bișinicu Elena , Harcotă George Emanuel ,   1 National Institute for Marine Research and Development “Grigore Antipa”, 300 Mamaia Blvd, 900581, Constanta, Romania
2 University of Bucharest, Doctoral School of Ecology, Bucharest, Romania, Cristea Victor ,   Dunărea de Jos” University of Galati, Cross-Border Faculty of Humanities, Economics and Engineering, Domneasca Str. 47, 800008, Galati, Romania
Published: February 2024

The analysis of the mesozooplankton community from the Romanian Black Sea waters revealed variations both from quantitative and qualitative point of view. A decrease in the number of identified taa according to the season was observed, with a maimum of 25 taa in the warm season and a minimum of 15 taa in the cold season. The nonfodder component represented by Noctiluca scintillans recorded the highest density and biomass values in the warm season, in the cold season being less represented, fact highlighted by Simper analysis. The mesozooplanktonic fodder component showed variations of density and biomass, copepods and the meroplanktonic component representing the bulk of the community in the warm season. In the warm season, the group of Cladocera’s recorded high density and biomass values, unlike in the cold season where they were very poorly represented. Other groups were better represented also in the warm season, showing a decrease in terms of abundance and biomass in the cold season.
The Variability of the Beach Morphology and the Evolution of the Shoreline in the Strongly Anthropized Sector of Eforie North, the Romanian Coast of the Black Sea
Authors:   National Institute for Marine Research and Development “Grigore Antipa”, 300 Mamaia Blvd, 900581, Constanta, Romania, Cîndescu Aleandru-Cristian , Petrișoaia Silică ,   National Institute for Marine Research and Development “Grigore Antipa”, 300 Mamaia Blvd, 900581, Constanta, Romania, Marin Dragoș ,   National Institute for Marine Research and Development “Grigore Antipa”, 300 Mamaia Blvd, 900581, Constanta, Romania, Buga Luminita ,   National Institute for Marine Research and Development “Grigore Antipa”, 300 Mamaia Blvd, 900581, Constanta, Romania, Sirbu George ,   National Institute for Marine Research and Development “Grigore Antipa”, 300 Mamaia Blvd, 900581, Constanta, Romania, Spinu Alina ,   National Institute for Marine Research and Development “Grigore Antipa”, 300 Mamaia Blvd, 900581, Constanta, Romania
Published: February 2024

The Eforie Nord sector (between the southern pier of Agigea - Constanta port and the tourist port of Belona), is characterized, from a geomorphological point of view by the presence of high cliffs and narrow beaches. In the mentioned sector, a series of coastal protection works were carried out in several stages, respectively: between 1956 and 1960, 6 groins were placed to etend the perimeter beach; with the epansion of Constanța port, new coastal protection measures were imposed (1981-1986), determined by the erosion processes, made concrete by the eecution of permeable submerged longitudinal dikes in addition to the transversal ones. On long term, the measurements of shore morphological parameters highlighted that the southern sector of the Romanian Black Sea coast is subject to an erosion process, due to the action of both natural and anthropogenic factors, each generating effects with different intensity, depending on local conditions. Within the project “Protection and Rehabilitation of the Southern Part of the Romanian Black Sea Coast, Phase 1” in 2014-2015 period, in the mentioned sector, etended hydrographical works were carried out, including the rehabilitation of dikes, the construction of submerged dikes and beach nourishment. The monitoring of the shore behavior at regular intervals (annual/seasonal) which is essential for an adequate management of the coastal area, highlights both cyclical/seasonal morphological changes (rapid erosion as a result of storms in the cold season and the reconstruction of the beach during summer) and progressive/multiannual changes. The monitoring of morpho dynamic changes at shore level includes the positioning of the shoreline and beach profiles in 6 locations using GPS equipment (geodetic and GIS class). The resulting spatial data were processed and included in the SANDS management system that allows comparative analysis at different time scales. The maps representations were made in the ArcGIS 10.8 system. The data analysis revealed seasonal changes of the shore morphology, both in the longitudinal profile (shoreline) and transversally (beach profiles).
Alternative Approach to the Segmentation of Fishing Fleets
Authors:   National Institute for Marine Research and Development “Grigore Antipa”, 300 Mamaia Blvd, 900581, Constanta, Romania, Grigoraș Daniel , Păun Catalin Valentin ,   National Institute for Marine Research and Development “Grigore Antipa”, 300 Mamaia Blvd, 900581, Constanta, Romania, Țiganov George ,   National Institute for Marine Research and Development “Grigore Antipa”, 300 Mamaia Blvd, 900581, Constanta, Romania, Danilov Cristian Sorin ,   National Institute for Marine Research and Development “Grigore Antipa”, 300 Mamaia Blvd, 900581, Constanta, Romania, Diaconu Dragos ,   National Institute for Marine Research and Development “Grigore Antipa”, 300 Mamaia Blvd, 900581, Constanta, Romania
Published: February 2024

The appropriate segmentation of fishing fleets is controversially discussed in fisheries research and management and a variety of approaches has been introduced. The present approach, developed in a pilot study funded by the European Commission – Data Collection Framework (DCF), introduces a standardized multivariate approach for characterizing fisheries fleet segments by hierarchical agglomerative cluster analysis (HAC) of their catch composition. We chose data from 2021 of the Romanian fishing fleet as the basis of our analysis. Statistical analyses were performed using the program RStudio V3.6.1 by running the fleet segmentation package script. The specific indices, tests, and visual validation methods of the package were applied to determine the optimal number of clusters. The procedure was finalized by a post-hoc validation of the clustering result to identify the actual fleet segments. From the basic data, 6 fleet segments for Vessels using active and passive gears (PMP) were highlighted, representing 52 boats, where it was noted that fishing at Rapa whelk (RPW) prevailed with 91.94% of the total catches on the segment, respective 5 fleet segments for Vessels using passive gears (PG) only for vessels 12m, representing 78 vessels where the main catches or recorded at European anchovy (ANE) 25.16%, turbot (TUR) 13.08%, horse mackerel (HMM) 8.75%, thus 130 vessels from two classes of different gears in total. We detected mied fishing, especially on various assemblages of demersal and pelagic fish, as well as target fishing on demersal and pelagic fish, Rapa whelk, and mussels. For a better understanding of the approach, further research is needed.
Reviewer Acknowledgements for Asian Social Science, Vol. 20, No. 1
Authors: Zhang Jenny
Published: February 2024

Reviewer Acknowledgements for Asian Social Science, Vol. 20, No. 1 2024.
Multi-performance Optimization of the Rotary Turning Operation for Environmental and Quality Indicators
Authors: Doan Tat-Khoa , Nguyen Trung-Thanh , Van An-Le
Published: February 2024

In this investigation, two environmental metrics (the comprehensive energy used (TU) and turning noise (TN)) and a quality metric (surface roughness (SR)) of the rotary turning process for the Ti6Al4V were optimized and reduced using the optimal factors (the inclined angle-i, depth of cut-d, feed-f, and turning speed-V). The TU model was proposed comprising the embodied energy of the insert and lubricant. The method based on the removal effects of criteria (MEREC), an improved quantum-behaved particle swarm optimization algorithm (IQPSO), and TOPSIS were applied to select weight values and the best optimal solution. The machining cost (MC) was proposed in terms of process parameters. The outcomes presented that the optimal values of the i, d, f, and V were 35 deg., 0.30 mm, 0.40 mm/rev., and 190 m/min, respectively, while the TU, SR, TN, and MC were saved by 6.7 %, 22.3 %, 23.5 %, and 8.5 %, respectively. The turning responses were primarily affected by the feed rate and turning speed, respectively. The developed turning process could be employed for machining hard-to-cut alloys. The developed approach could be applied to deal with optimization problems for other machining operations.
Overview of Principles and Rules of Geometrical Product Specifications According to the Current ISO Standards
Authors: Zupan Samo , Kunc Robert
Published: February 2024

The article provides an overview of the philosophy of geometrical product specifications (GPS), which are, in addition to material specifications, a key component of effective planning and production of mechanical products as well as communication between partners in these processes. The principles and basic rules for precise and unambiguous specification of all requirements are embodied in a series of ISO GPS standards. It includes standards that describe the required accuracy of geometrical features of size and geometrical tolerances. An overview of the fundamental principles and rules imposed by the current ISO GPS standards and their content was carried out. This includes a description of the organization of the ISO GPS system and a summary of the content of the more relevant standards, which have recently undergone multiple revisions. The ISO GPS standards are based on the duality principle of specification and verification. In the present research, we focused primarily on geometrical specifications, while omitting the parallel pillar of verification, which, according to the ISO GPS matrix model, contains an even greater number of standards that define this area in more detail.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Among Jordanian Adults: Uncovering the Underdiagnosed and The Triggering Factors
Authors: Abdel-Qader Derar
Published: February 2024

Background: There is no pervious investigation of the prevalence and triggering factors of undiagnosed IBS among Jordanian adults. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of Jordanians living with undiagnosed IBS and examine how sociodemographic variables and symptoms, influenced people with IBS on a daily basis.
Methods: Between July and September 2023, a cross-sectional survey was carried out in Jordan employing proportionate random sampling across the country's regions.
Results: The odds of having IBS were 1.471 and 1.475 times higher in adults with psychological distress and insomnia severity respectively compared with no IBS adults. However, the odds of having IBS were 0.548 and 0.601 times lower in caffeine drinkers and smokers respectively compared to non-IBS. In smokers having IBS, the odds of disordered eating attitudes were significantly greater by 17% compared with nonsmokers having IBS, whereas the BMI was significantly lower by 65.4% compared with nonsmokers having IBS. In comparison to non-caffeine drinking having IBS, the odds of disordered eating attitudes and insomnia severity were significantly greater by 33% and 19.5%, respectively.
Conclusion: The study emphasized the need for increasing IBS awareness among Jordanian citizens to encourage early diagnosis and reduce the proportion of undiagnosed IBS people.
The Afterlife of an Unfinished Musical Play: Géza Csáth’s and Tamás Fodor’s Zách Klára
Authors: Major Ágnes
Published: February 2024

The name of Klára Zách is commonly associated by Hungarian readers with the ballad of János Arany or perhaps with Képes Krónika [Illustrated Chronicle], but not with Géza Csáth. The eponymous one-act musical play, composed of ten scenes, is one of Géza Csáth’s lesser-known works since it remained unpublished for decades. Although discovered in the 1960s and published by Zoltán Dér in Csáth’s selected works, Ismeretlen házban [In an Unknown House], the libretto of Zách Klára has never been adapted for the stage due to the lack of its musical parts. However, it is surprising that the screenplay of Tamás Fodor’s reinterpretation of the play in 1996 was included in Csáth’s collected theatrical works edited by Mihály Szajbély in the same year. Fodor’s adaptation of Zách Klára incorporates various texts of Csáth in addition to the original work. In this paper, I explore the transformative nature of Fodor’s text and analyse the intertextual connections between the two works by Csáth.
IMPROVING THE METHODOLOGY OF ENCOURAGING EDUCATORS TO INTRODUCE CHILDREN TO NATURE IN THE CONDITIONS OF INNOVATION EDUCATION
Authors:   Teacher At The Department Of Preschool Education Methodology At Jspu, Uzbekistan, Dilnura Toshtemirova
Published: February 2024

This article explores the enhancement of methodologies aimed at incentivizing educators to facilitate children's engagement with nature within the context of innovative educational practices. As technological advancements continue to shape educational paradigms, the importance of fostering a connection between children and the natural world remains crucial for holistic development. This study investigates strategies and approaches to encourage educators to integrate nature-based learning experiences into innovative educational settings. By examining existing methodologies and their effectiveness, this research aims to propose improved methods that inspire and support educators in incorporating nature-based activities and environmental awareness into modern educational frameworks. The outcomes of this study seek to contribute to the evolution of educational practices, emphasizing the significance of nature exposure for children amidst the ever-evolving landscape of innovation education
DEVELOPMENT OF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE IN MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES
Authors:   Doctor Of Pedagogical Sciences, Professor, Jizzakh State Pedagogical University, Uzbekistan, Bakhramovich Yarmatov Rakhimboy
Published: February 2024

This article describes the development of emotional intelligence in the process of management, the acquisition of emotional intelligence, management processes that affect the development of intelligence in the process of management in students
PHILOSOPHY OF EAST AND WEST: COMMONALITIES AND DIFFERENCES. CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF EASTERN PHILOSOPHY
Authors:   Bukhara State Medical Institute Associate Professor Of The Department Of Social Sciences, Phd, Uzbekistan, Ergashevna Gadoyeva Lobar
Published: February 2024

Eastern philosophy arose simultaneously with ancient philosophy. They are similar in genesis and issues, but differ from each other in the type of philosophizing. This is what became the determining factor in further development. In turn, this fact became the basis for believing that the philosophies of the East and the West are opposite to each other. This is not unreasonable, since there are differences in certain spheres of life: system, moral principles, culture, worldview.
Integration of jackfruit seed-derived carbon dots and electronic nose for a sensitive detection of formaldehyde vapor
Authors: PRATHUMSUWAN Thitarat , KLADSOMBOON Sumana , CHRISTY Alfred Antony , IN Insik , LIANG Xiao , SONG Shufeng , WANG Yao , INPRASIT Thitirat , PAOPRASERT Peerasak , SIRISIT Natee
Published: February 2024

The preparation of carbon dots from jackfruit seeds through a pyrolysis method at 280℃ and their use for the detection of formaldehyde were reported. The as-prepared carbon dots showed a high fluorescence efficiency with a quantum yield of 12.7% and excellent photostability and dispersibility in aqueous solution with a zeta potential of ‒62.5 mV. The integration of carbon dot thin film and a home-made optical electronic nose system possessed sensitivity towards formaldehyde vapor with a detection limit of 24.7%v/v across a linear range of 25%v/v to 100%v/v. Furthermore, the sensor showed the highest sensitivity towards formaldehyde against other volatile organic compounds through a strong interaction between the carbonyl groups and the carbon dots. Additionally, principal component analysis (PCA) was conducted to achieve quantitative measurements of formaldehyde content in different formaldehyde volume ratios with substantial variance. Due to the significance of methanol as a typical chemical precursor for the industrial manufacturing of formaldehyde, the quantitative analytical method is essential to determining formaldehyde or methanol concentration. The sensing ability of carbon dot film-integrated electronic nose towards formaldehyde in formaldehyde/methanol mixtures was measured to be 10.74%v/v in a linear range of 25%v/v to 100%v/v. The PCA showed orderly linear combinations of the data set, which can be potentially utilized to analyze formaldehyde and methanol content in industrial processes. The results indicate the significant potential of carbon dots and optical electronic nose system as an effective formaldehyde sensing platform. Potential applications include the quantification of formaldehyde from methanol conversion and determination of methanol contaminant in formaldehyde.
Inovasi Pembuatan dan Pengemasan Telur Asin untuk Peningkatan Keterampilan sebagai Upaya Meningkatkan Nilai Jual di Ponpes Nurul Ikhlas
Authors: Sholikhah Afifatus , Kamila Edita Rachma , Muzani Ahmad
Published: February 2024

Program pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini diimplementasikan di Pondok Pesantren Nurul Ikhlas, Sepande, Sidoarjo, bertujuan untuk mengembangkan empati dan kepedulian di kalangan mahasiswa. Kegiatan ini menekankan pada penerapan ilmu pengetahuan dan teknologi (IPTEKS) melalui kerja sama tim dan pendekatan interdisipliner. Selain itu, ada fokus pada pembentukan karakter melalui a) ketekunan, etika kerja, dan rasa tanggung jawab; b) kemandirian, kepemimpinan, dan kewirausahaan. Kegiatan ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan inovasi Usaha Mikro, Kecil, dan Menengah (UMKM) di Pondok Pesantren Nurul Ikhlas, Desa Sepande, Sidoarjo, khususnya dalam hal pengemasan dan pemasaran. Salah satu contoh konkret adalah peningkatan kualitas pengemasan telor asin yang sebelumnya hanya menggunakan plastik kresek. Penggantian dengan plastik mika yang lebih estetik dan pembuatan logo kemasan yang unik dapat membantu produk ini menonjol di pasaran dibandingkan dengan produk pesaing. Selain itu, metode pemasaran akan ditingkatkan dengan mendaftarkan produk pada platform digital marketing, guna meningkatkan pendapatan.

This community service program is implemented at the Nurul Ikhlas Islamic Boarding School, Sepande, Sidoarjo, to develop student empathy and concern. This activity emphasizes the application of science and technology (IPTEKS) through teamwork and an interdisciplinary approach. Additionally, there is a focus on building character through a) perseverance, work ethic, and a sense of responsibility; b) independence, leadership, and entrepreneurship. This activity aims to increase innovation in Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) at the Nurul Ikhlas Islamic Boarding School, Sepande Village, Sidoarjo, especially regarding packaging and marketing. One concrete example is improving the quality of salted egg packaging, which previously only used plastic. Replacing it with more aesthetic mica plastic and creating a unique packaging logo can help this product stand out in the market compared to competing products. In addition, marketing methods will be improved by registering products on digital marketing platforms to increase revenue.
The individualized learning in Mathematics among Badjao children in Matina Aplaya, Davao City
Authors: Ubas Jocelyn , Bonghanoy Guillermo , Rellon Louie Resti
Published: February 2024

The Badjaos are known to be shy, ridiculed, discriminated, and cannot interact with other people or races thus affects their behavior in the community and performance in schools. The study aimed at describing the processes and techniques of the individualized learning mechanisms; determining their pre-test and post-test scores; and ascertaining if there was a significant difference in the pre-test and post-test scores of the participants in the individualized learning. We introduced an academic intervention program in Mathematics through tutorials by implementing individualized and personalized interactions. The Mathematical topics and contents included are the results of the needs analysis survey during the focus group discussion (FGD) and key informant interviews (KII). By utilizing the quasi-experimental setup, the pre-test and the post-test results showed some significance regarding mean differences. Qualitative data was also collected. The research activities had developed a harmonious learning environment among stakeholders. The levels of interest of the Badjao children became very promising as manifested by their gestures and behavior in the learning environment. Supporting these results are their performance inside the classroom and the revelation of their teachers. The tutorial program has impacted on the lives of the Badjao children. They appreciated the activity. The Badjao children in the study now can count and comprehend numerical figures without difficulty. They said that it is not difficult to engage these concepts in Mathematics in their everyday living. There is a desire to continue this program to other cultures in Mindanao as well. The research program had developed a sense of cultural understanding and eventually, it was discovered that the learning and tutoring in Mathematics via individualized learning was found to be an efficient tool for learning in Mathematics with the specific cultural background.
BeSARPP (Belgian Society of Anesthesiology, Resuscitation, Perioperative medicine and Pain management) recommendations on responsible and sustainable use of inhaled anesthetics: NO time TO WASTE
Authors: Hendrickx J , Kalmar A , Bonhomme V , Coppens M , de Baerdemaeker I , De Hert S , Dewandre P-Y. , Foubert I , Grieten J , Kapessidou P , Pirotte T , Rex S , Saldien V , Schmartz D , Sermeus I , Van de Velde M , Vanhonacker D , Wouters P , Momeni M
Published: February 2024

Following up on the successful BeSARPP annual meeting on sustainability in anesthesia held on November 2022, the Board Members of BeSARPP met to draft recommendations regarding the use of inhaled anesthetics, that would help anesthesiologists decrease the professional environmental impact of their daily practice in the operating room. This manuscript discusses the rationale for these recommendations. The major premise was none of these should compromise patient safety or the level of care we provide to our patients. For measures beyond those addressing the use of inhaled anesthetics, the reader is referred to other recommendations that can decrease the environmental footprint of anesthesia and perioperative care in general1.
Reliability and validity of the Dutch version of the Parents’ Postoperative Pain Measure (PPPM-Dv)
Authors: Van Laethem J , Vanlinthout I , Goubert I , Poley M.J. , Bauters A , Lauwers M.H. , Berghmans j
Published: February 2024

Background: Pain is often poorly managed in pediatric daycare surgery. The Parents’ Postoperative Pain Measure (PPPM) is available as parent report to rate children’s pain at home after surgery and is a reliable and well validated tool.

Objectives: To establish the reliability and validity of the Dutch version of the Parents’ Postoperative Pain Measure (PPPM-Dv) to assess postoperative pain among children aged between 2 and 12 years during five postoperative days at home.

Design: cross-sectional cohort study.

Setting: ZNA Queen Paola’s Children’s Hospital.

Methods: 120 children were included. Stratification was done according to age (2-5 and 6-12 years) and three surgical categories. Parents socioeconomic status (SES) and religion were registered. For all children, parents recorded pain using the PPPM-Dv and Numerical Rating Scale (NRS-11) twice daily for five days. Children between 6-12 years were asked to rate their experienced pain using the Faces Pain Scale-Revised (FPS-R).

Results: From 120 children included 91 (76.6%) families completed pain diaries. Reliability across the five-day postoperative period, Cronbach’s α for PPPM-Dv was .70 to .90. Correlations between PPPM-Dv and NRS- 11/FPS-R were strong (.81 and .61). Using NRS-11(≥4) as binary classifier (yes/no), ROC analysis identified a PPPM-Dv score >2 as cut-off, with a sensitivity of 89% and specificity of 82%. With FPS-R (≥4) as binary classifier (yes/no), ROC analysis identified a PPPM-Dv score >2 as cut-off (sensitivity:88%; specificity:79%). PPPM-Dv scores decreased over time and followed a similar pattern as the NRS-11 and FPS-R scores. Generalized Estimation Equations (GEE) showed that higher PPPM-Dv scores were associated with a more painful surgical category and were independent of SES and religious affiliation.

Conclusion: These data provide evidence for the reliability and validity of the PPPM-Dv. This can be a helpful tool to identify pain in children after daycare surgery at home in a Dutch speaking population.

Trial registration: https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN12813822
THE INFLUENCE OF WORK DISCIPLINE AND WORK MOTIVATION ON NURSES WORK PRODUCTIVITY
Authors: Fitria Juwita Ramadani
Published: February 2024

This study aimed to determine the effect of work discipline and work motivation on the productivity of nurses in the inpatient unit at RSIA Buah Hati Pamulang, either partially or simultaneously. The method used is quantitative. The sampling technique used the Slovin method, and the sample obtained in this study amounted to 55 respondents. Data analysis using validity test, reliability test, classical assumption test, regression analysis, correlation coefficient analysis, coefficient of determination analysis, and hypothesis testing. The results of this study show that Work Discipline and Work Motivation significantly affect Work Productivity with the regression equation Y = 9,600 + 0,382X1 + 0,385X2. The correlation value of 0.601 means that the independent and dependent variables have a strong relationship level. The value of the coefficient of determination is 36.1%, while other factors influence the remaining 63.9%. The hypothesis test obtained a value of F arithmetic > F table or (14,671 > 2,780). Thus, H0 is rejected, and H3 is accepted. This means there is a simultaneous significant influence between Work Discipline and Work Motivation on Work Productivity.
PENGARUH PELAKSANAAN QR BARCODE MY PERTAMINA TERHADAP PENJUALAN BBM
Authors: Chantika Elmi , Gustini Gustini , Charolina Ovita
Published: February 2024

The formulation of the problem in this research is How is the My Pertamina QR barcode implemented at SPBU 24.381.01 Kampung Kelawi, Sungai Serut District, Bengkulu City? How are fuel sales at gas station 24.381.01 Kelawi Village, Sungai Serut District, Bengkulu City? Is there an influence of the implementation of the My Pertamina QR Barcode on fuel sales at SPBU 24.381.01 Kampung Kelawi, Sungai Serut District, Bengkulu City? How much influence does the implementation of the My Pertamina QR Barcode have on fuel sales at SPBU 24.381.01 Kampung Kelawi, Sungai Serut District, Bengkulu City? The aim of this research is to determine the implementation of the My Pertamina QR barcode at SPBU 24.381.01 Kampung Kelawi, Sungai Serut District, Bengkulu City. To find out fuel sales at gas station 24,381.01 Kampung Kelawi, Sungai Serut District, Bengkulu City. To determine the magnitude of the influence of the implementation of the My Pertamina QR Barcode on fuel sales at SPBU 24.381.01 Kampung Kelawi, Sungai Serut District, Bengkulu City. Sampling in this study used a total sampling technique, namely all employees of SPBU 24.381.01 Kampung Kelawi, Sungai Serut District, Bengkulu City. Data collection methods include observational studies, questionnaires, documentation and literature. Data analysis techniques using simple linear regression, correlation coefficient, hypothesis. The research results showed that the implementation of the My Pertamina QR Barcode at SPBU 24.381.01 Kelawi Village, Sungai Serut District, Bengkulu City was included in the very good category. Fuel sales at gas station 24.381.01 Kelawi Village, Sungai Serut District, Bengkulu City are included in the very good category and are already included in the very good category. The implementation of QR Barcodes affects fuel sales at gas station 24.381.01 Kelawi Village, Sungai Serut District, Bengkulu City. The influence of the implementation of QR Barcodes on fuel sales was 88,9%, while the remaining 11,1% was explained by other factors outside the model.
Pembinaan dan Pengawasan Organisasi Kemasyarakatan oleh Badan Kesbangpol di Provinsi Lampung
Authors: Lies Kumara Dewi  , Henni Kusumastuti  , Waskita Bagus
Published: February 2024

Badan Kesatuan Bangsa dan Politik disingkat Badan Kesbangpol adalah sebuah badan yang mempunyai tugas melakukan pembinaan dan pengawasan terhadap organisasi kemasyarakatan. Organisasi Kemasyarakatan, selanjutnya disingkat ormas, merupakan salah satu wadah bagi masyarakat untuk mengekspresikan kebebasannya dalam berserikat dan berkumpul serta menyalurkan pendapat dan pikiran dalam kehidupan bermasyarakat, berbangsa dan bernegara.

Di era globalisasi saat ini dimana semakin menguatnya proses demokratisasi dan keterbukaan serta perkembangan teknologi dan informasi, semakin banyak bermunculan berbagai organisasi kemasyarakatan yang berbasis keagamaan baik yang terdaftar maupun tidak terdaftar seperti Khilafatul Muslimin. Di satu sisi fenomena ini menunjukkan semakin meningkatnya kesadaran masyarakat untuk berdemokrasi dan berpartisipasi dalam kehidupan bermasyarakat, berbangsa dan bernegara, berperan aktif dalam pembangunan melalui kegiatan organisasi kemasyarakatan tersebut, akan tetapi di sisi yang lain dibutuhkan pembinaan dan pengawasan terhadap kemunculan berbagai organisasi kemasyarakatan agar kegiatan ormas tersebut tidak menyimpang dari Pancasila dan UUD Negara Republik Indonesia Tahun 1945.

Pembinaan dan pengawasan yang dilakukan oleh Badan Kesbangpol Provinsi Lampung terhadap organisasi kemasyarakatan baik terdaftar maupun tidak terdaftar berupa kunjungan silaturahmi, sosialisasi dan dialog interaktif mengenai wawasan kebangsaan, Pancasila, UUD Negara RI Tahun 1945 dan NKRI.
Peningkatan Pengetahuan Masyarakat Desa Penembang Kecamatan Merigi Kelindang Kabupaten Bengkulu Tengah Tentang Manajemen Pembuangan Sampah Yang Baik
Authors: Yusnita Yuli , Ditasman Ditasman , Eka Putra M Bima , Al Hidayat Rahmat , Novrianda Herry
Published: February 2024

One of the environmental problems that is often encountered in daily life is waste. Waste is a never-ending problem because its volume continues to increase along with population growth. The volume of waste produced by households is the second largest after industrial waste. In our daily lives we can never be separated from what is called rubbish. The problem of waste is not a new problem, because until now the waste problem has not been resolved properly, so its management needs to be carried out comprehensively and integrated from upstream to downstream in order to provide economic benefits, be healthy for the community, and be safe for the environment. In order to help the community understand how to manage waste properly, this community service aims to provide knowledge to the community or residents in Penembang village regarding the meaning of waste, characteristics of waste, waste management, good waste management planning.
Percepción económica y polarización política en tiempos de crisis
Authors: Rodríguez-Virgili Jordi , Vara-Miguel Alfonso , Sierra Aurken
Published: February 2024

La polarización se ha convertido en uno de los fenómenos políticos protagonistas de la actualidad. Diversos estudios empíricos demuestran que el aumento de la polarización es un fenómeno habitual tras una crisis de carácter financiera. En este artículo, se ahondará en la relación entre la polarización política y la percepción de la situación económica familiar y general en España. Los resultados muestran que, al evaluar cuestiones cercanas, como la percepción de la situación económica familiar, los ciudadanos emiten opiniones vinculadas a su nivel de ingresos –una variable económica. Sin embargo, en cuestiones abstractas como la evaluación de la situación económica general de España, la orientación ideológica de los ciudadanos es la variable más influyente. Este alineamiento indica que los españoles asumen un enfoque ideológico en lugar de uno puramente económico y, por lo tanto, más susceptible de influencia polarizadora del discurso de las élites y la cobertura periodística.
Development of international legal standards in the field of economic and social human rights: Historical and legal analysis in the context of scientific discussion in the journal “Human Rights Quarterly”
Authors: Shkuratenko Olena , Kuras Dmytro , Bodnar-Petrovska Olha
Published: February 2024

The relevance of the study is conditioned by the lack of scientific consensus on the legal content and possible ways to implement social and economic human rights and the intensification of discussions around them in scientific and public discourse. The purpose of the study is a historical and legal analysis of the process of development of international legal standards in the field of economic and social human rights, options for their rationing in the text of international treaties that were developed based on the results of discussions in the late 1940s-early 1950s. The study involved archival materials of meetings of the Third Committee of the UN General Assembly and the Commission on Human Rights, which was based on the use of a set of methods of qualitative and quantitative analysis, synthesis, and a comparative legal method. The conducted research gave grounds to come to several reasoned conclusions. On the one hand, the analysis of individual papers and fairly broad scientific discussions helped to identify several main conceptual approaches to understanding the processes of developing and consolidating the most important legal norms that are aimed at regulating the sphere of economic and social human rights at the international level. On the other hand, based on a study of the protocols of meetings of both the Third Committee of the UN General Assembly and the Commission on Human Rights, it was established that the process of developing and adopting framework international covenants, which aimed to consolidate fundamental, legally binding norms of law, went through different stages and covered different conceptual approaches of participants in this process. Given the analysis of modern studies on the subject matter, the prerequisites and components of the process of development of international legal standards in the field of economic and social human rights which regulate it to this day were identified. The findings are of value primarily for other scientific developments devoted to the field of human rights, but they can also be applied in the process of law-making in accordance with the field of law
Determination of non-IgE antibodies and expression of cytokine and FoxP3 genes in asthma
Authors: Orraca-Castillo Odalys , Blanco Valdés Tatiana Margarita , Pérez Díaz Ana Beatriz , Sierra Vázquez Beatriz , Miló-Valdés Carlos Alfredo
Published: February 2024

Introduction: the inflammatory cascade in asthma involves cells of the innate and adaptive response of the immune system, in addition to molecular mediators such as antibodies, cytokines, chemokines, and costimulatory and regulatory signals corresponding to each of the cellular subpopulations that orchestrate this process.
Objective: to determine the concentration of IgA, IgM and IgG antibodies and the expression of cytokine genes TNFα, IFNγ, TGF-β 1, IL-10, IL-1 α, IL-1β and IL-6 and transcription factor FoxP3 in blood mononuclear cells stimulated in vitro, case-control studies were carried out in asthmatic children and adults respectively.
Methods: the study was conducted in Pinar del Río, Cuba, from 2015 to 2019. Samples were taken from 735 asthmatic children for antibody quantification. For the expression of cytokine genes, samples were taken from 18 adults from the Immunology clinic.
Results: significant differences were found in increasing order of IgM, IgA and IgG antibodies in favor of asthmatic children; and lower values of cytokine and FoxP3 expression in adult asthmatics. A predominance of a Th1 pattern was observed in controls compared to asthmatics, where the latter's predisposition to a Th2 response pattern is known. Therefore, the lower expression of non-Th2 cytokine genes suggests complex cellular and molecular interactions in asthmatic adults.
Conclusions: a lower expression of cytokines other than Th2 was evident in the blood mononuclear cells of adult asthmatics.