bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pengaruh Brand Image dan Persepsi Harga Terhadap Loyalitas Konsumen Melalui Keputusan Pembelian Sebagai Variabel Intervening Produk Nivea
Authors: Ibrahim Aliyah Musdzalifah , Sudarwati Sudarwati , Maryam Siti
Published: April 2024

Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan tujuan untuk menguji dan menganalisis pengaruh brand image dan persepsi harga terhadap loyalitas konsumen melalui keputusan pembelian sebagai variabel intervening produk nivea. Banyak faktor yang yang mempengaruhi loyalitas konsumen nivea, akan tetapi penulis membatasi masalah kedalam kedua variabel yaitu brand image dan persepsi harga melalui keputusan pembelian. Teknik pengambilan sampel dalam penelitian ini menggunakan purposive sampling dan pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan cara menyebar kuesioner ke mahasiswa universitas islam batik Surakarta. Metode analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah meliputi Uji Statistik Deskriptif, Uji Model Pengukuran atau Outer Model meliputi Convergent Validity, Discriminant Validity dan Reliability, Uji Model Struktural atau Inner Model meliputi R-Square, F-Square dan Estimate For Path Coefficients, Uji Hipotesis, Uji Mediasi. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa variabel brand image dan persepsi harga baik secara parsial maupun simultan berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap variabel dependen yakni loyalitas konsumen melalui keputusan pembelian. Dalam penelitian ini Adjusted R Square yang dihasilkan adalah Y 0,663 atau sebesar 66,3% dan Z 0,693 atau sebesar 69,3%
Komunikasi Partisipatif Program Perlindungan Khusus Anak Kelompok Minoritas Untuk Mencegah Kekerasan pada Anak Jamaah Ahmadiyah di Provinsi Nusa Tenggara Barat
Authors: Pratiwi SW Mulyani , Fitriyah Neka , Kurniawati Rd. Nia Kania , Muldi Ail
Published: April 2024

Komunikasi partisipatif digunakan oleh Kementerian Pemberdayaan Perempuan dan Perlindungan Anak Republik Indonesia (KPPPA RI) pada program perlindungan khusus anak sebagai upaya untuk menangani anak-anak kelompok Jamaah Ahmadiyah yang terkena dampak akibat adanya persekusi. Dengan teknik pengumpulan data berupa wawancara dan observasi partisipatif. Penelitian dilakukan dengan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif dengan teknik analisis data berupa reduksi, penyajian dan verifikasi data. Hasil penelitian menjabarkan proses tahapan dari dimensi pada model komunikasi pada program tersebut mulai dari perencanaan, pelaksanaan, evaluasi program perlindungan khusus anak berupa advokasi dan sosialisasi kebijakan perlindungan khusus anak kelompok minoritas serta penerimaan manfaat yang dirasakan oleh anak kelompok Ahmadiyah setelah kegiatan dilaksanakan.
Pengembangan Media Pembelajaran Buku Cerita Bergambar Petualangan Pospanda Untuk Keterampilan Membaca Pemahaman Siswa Kelas V di SDN 3 Sukajadi
Authors: Rahayu Dita Sri , Pratiwi Anggia Suci , Saleh Yopa Taufik
Published: April 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan dan mengetahui efektivitas dari media pembelajaran buku cerita bergambar berjudul “Petualangan POSPANDA”. Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh kurangnya antusias peserta didik ketika kegiatan membaca yang menyebabkan kurangnya pemahaman terhadap materi pelajaran. Metode penelitian ini yaitu Research dan Development (RD) model 4D yang dikembangkan oleh Thiagarajan (1974) dengan tahapan Pendefinisian (Define), Perancangan (Design), Pengembangan (Development), dan Penyebaran (Dissemination). Subjek penelitian yaitu siswa kelas V SDN 3 Sukajadi yang berjumlah 36 siswa. Teknik pengumpulan data dengan cara observasi, wawancara, angket, dan tes. Teknik analisis data menggunakan deskriptif kuantitatif. Dari hasil analisis data, diperoleh hasil sebagai berikut: 1) uji kelayakan dari validator (materi, media, bahasa) terhadap media yang dikembangkan memperoleh 95,45% kriteria sangat layak. Uji coba kelompok kecil 98,4% dan kelompok besar 90% kriteria sangat layak. Hasil penilaian secara keseluruhan diperoleh 94,1% kriteria sangat layak. 2) uji efektivitas melalui kegiatan pretest dan posttest pada kelas kontrol memperoleh skor 0,32 dengan keterangan tidak efektif. Sedangkan kelas eksperimen memperoleh skor 0,7 dengan keterangan cukup efektif. Dengan demikian, berdasarkan nilai yang diperoleh dari hasil pretest dan posttest, yang diolah dengan uji N-gain, dapat disimpulkan bahwa buku cerita bergambar “Petualangan POSPANDA” cukup efektif dan memperoleh kategori sedang.
Pengaruh Model Pembelajaran Kooperatif Tipe Two Stay Two Stray (TSTS) Terhadap Kemampuan Pemahaman Konsep Matematika Siswa pada Materi Pengumpulan dan Penyajian Data Kelas V SDN 28 Singkawang
Authors: Novianti Andina , Marhayani Dina Anika , Mertika Mertika
Published: April 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh penggunaan model pembelajaran TSTS (Two Stay Two Stray) terhadap kemampuan pemahaman konsep Matematika siswa pada materi pengumpulan dan penyajian data. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di SDN 28 Singkawang. Jenis penelitian yang digunakam yaitu penelitian kuantitatif dengan metode quasi experimental design, dengan bentuk desain post-test only control design. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh siswa kelas V SDN 28 Singkawang. Sampel diambil menggunakan teknik sampling jenuh, setelah pengambilan sampel yang terpilih menjadi kelas ekaperimen kelas VA yaitu kelas eksperimen yang menggunakan model pembelajaran TSTS dan VB kelas kontrol yang menggunakan model pembelajaran langsung. Hasil penelitian menyimpulkan bahwa: (1) Terdapat perbedaan kemampuan pemahaman konsep Matematika siswa antar kelas yang diberikan model pembelajaran TSTS (Two Stay Two Stray) dengan kelas yang di berikan langsung pada materi Pengumpulan dan Penyajian Data kelas V SDN 28 Singkawang; (2) Terdapat pengaruh model pembelajaran TSTS terhadap kemampuan pemahaman konsep Matematika pada mater pengumpulan dan penyajian data di kelas V SDN 28 Singkawang sebesar 1,93 kriteria tinggi.
Penertiban Pemasangan Tiang Tumpu Fiber Optik di Kota Pekanbaru
Authors: Rahdiny Arnasya , Rusli Zaili
Published: April 2024

Persoalan tiang tumpu fiber optik di Kota Pekanbaru merupakan pemandangan yang tidak asing lagi. Menjamurnya pemasangan kabel serat optik akibat perizinan yang belum efektif dengan peraturan yang telah ditetapkan. Beberapa warga melaporkan tentang kondisi kabel serat optik yang mengganggu keselamatan masyarakat. Satpol PP sebagai penegakkan peraturan daerah khusus dibidang Ketertiban umum dan ketentraman masyarakat melakukan penertiban tiang tumpu fiber optik. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis penertiban tiang tumpu fiber optik dan mengidentifikasi apa saja kendala dalam penertiban tiang tumpu fiber optik di Kota Pekanbaru. Penelitian ini menggunakan Teori Bohari dalam (Viola, 2022) dengan indikator, yaitu pengawasan secara berkala, teguran, sanksi. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa satpol pp dalam penertiban pemasangan kabel serat optik di Kota Pekanbaru masih belum optimal. Hal ini disebabkan masih banyaknya pemasangan kabel serat optik ilegal yang disebabkan kurangnya koordinasi dan kurangnya kepatuhan penyelenggara Tiang tumpu fiber optik.
Bimbingan Pra Nikah dan Implikasinya Terhadap Pembentukan Keluarga Maslahah (Studi Kasus di KUA Pajarakan)
Authors: Warda Nofa Taufani , Rusly Fathullah , Firdausiyah Vita
Published: April 2024

Bimbingan pra nikah merupakan suatu pendekatan yang penting dalam persiapan menjelang pernikahan dan suatu proses pendampingan suami dan calon istri sebelum menikah untuk membantu mereka menemukan kebahagiaan dalam perkawinan dan rumah tangganya. Jurnal ini menggali lebih dalam tentang bimbingan pra nikah dan implikasinya terhadap pembentukan keluarga yang membawa manfaat (maslahah) peran bimbingan pra nikah dalam membentuk hubungan yang sehat, komunikasi yang efektif, pemahaman yang mendalam tentang peran suami dan istri dalam Islam, serta persiapan untuk menghadapi tantangan yang mungkin timbul dalam pernikahan. Dan implikasinya bimbingan pra nikah terhadap pembentukan keluarga maslahah, dapat disimpulkan bahwa bimbingan pra nikah memainkan peran kritis dalam membantu calon pasangan mempersiapkan diri secara holistik untuk pernikahan yang sukses. Dengan memperkuat pemahaman agama, komunikasi yang efektif, persiapan menghadapi tantangan, dan mempromosikan kesejahteraan serta peran aktif dalam masyarakat, bimbingan pra nikah dapat menjadi landasan yang kuat untuk membentuk keluarga yang membawa manfaat (maslahah) dalam masyarakat. Adapun hasil yang di dapat dari penelitian ini: 1) Pelaksanaan bimbingan pra nikah bagi calon pengantin selama 2 hari, yang di kordinatori oleh Kementrian Agama Kabupaten probolinggo pelaksananya yaitu KUA Kecamatan 2) Pasangan yang mengikuti bimbingan nikah selama dua hari untuk mendapatkan ilmu atau pengetahuan untuk memulai kehidupan berumah tangga, yang awalnya calon pengantin mengira bahwa modal pernikahan hanya mental dan finansia.
Penunaian Makna Sila Keempat dalam Pancasila sebagai Bentuk Kontekstualisasi Demokrasi di Indonesia
Authors: Naelayara Siti Amera , Angelia Angelia , Kholim Fellicia Angelica
Published: April 2024

Pancasila merupakan suatu ideologi yang telah disepakati dan bersifat final bagi kehidupan berbangsa dan bernegara yang harus dijadikan suatu pijakan kehidupan bernegara untuk mencapai kesejahteraan yang adil, makmur, dan sentosa. demokrasi Pancasila dapat diartikan sebagai konsep demokrasi yang berlandaskan nilai-nilai Pancasila sebagai dasar negara Indonesia. Dalam kehidupan berdemokrasi, lembaga negara dalam melaksanakan tugas dan kekuasaannya tentu harus dibatasi, agar tidak melakukan tindakan yang sewenang-wenang, tidak adanya pemusatan kekuasaan pada suatu lembaga, dan tidak terjadi tumpang tindih kewenangan sesuai dengan konsep Trias Politica. Bentuk implementasi sila keempat Pancasila dalam prinsip demokrasi adalah dengan adanya pemilu, peran pemilu merupakan perwujudan dari kedaulatan rakyat yang bertujuan untuk memberikan jaminan bahwa pemilu merupakan salah satu cara untuk mewujudkan kedaulatan rakyat. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian yang berupa metode penelitian normatif dengan pendekatan yang digunakan adalah pendekatan undang-undang (statue approach) dan pendekatan konseptual (conceptual approach) dan sumber data yang digunakan adalah data sekunder yang terdiri dari bahan hukum primer, bahan hukum sekunder, dan bahan hukum tersier.
The effects of quantum psychological relaxation technique on self-acceptance in patients with breast cancer
Authors: Merlin Ni Made , Anggorowati A , Bagus Ropyanto Chandra
Published: April 2024

Background: Psychological, as well as physical effects of a disease, and side effects of medications can influence the self-acceptance of patients. Low self-acceptance can lead patients to drop out of their therapy schedule and return to the hospital several months later in much worse condition. This study aimed to investigate the effects of quantum psychological relaxation technique on self-acceptance in breast cancer patients. Methods: This study used a pre-post quasi-experimental design with a control group. The sample included 64 respondents selected using a consecutive sampling technique and divided into two groups: intervention group (n=32) and control group (n=32). The quantum psychological relaxation technique was administered in two phases with three sessions for each phase. Six sessions were estimated at 90-120 minutes and 15–20 minutes for each. The data on patients’ self-acceptance were collected using the Acceptance of Illness Scale (AIS) questionnaire and were statistically analyzed using t-test and Wilcoxon test. Results: Self-acceptance in the intervention group increased after being given the intervention with a p-value <0.001. However, in the control group there was no significant increase in self-acceptance with a p-value >0.005 Conclusions: The quantum psychological relaxation technique had an effect on the self-acceptance of breast cancer patients. Recommendation: Further studies of the effects of quantum psychological relaxation technique on depression and life quality of patients need to be conducted. Key words: breast cancer, quantum psychological relaxation technique, self-acceptance
Redesigning and implementing a Canadian oncology nursing curriculum for an international partnership
Authors: Martina Karelin , Ghadimi Lucia , Julius Anet , Incekol Diana , Savage Pamela
Published: April 2024

Cancer is one of the leading causes of death and disability globally. As a result, there is a need to provide specialized nursing care to the increasing number of complex oncology patients. Numerous healthcare centres do not have specialized oncology nursing education programs, creating an environment where oncology patients may be cared for by generalist nurses. To address this gap, advanced practice nurses in Princess Margaret Cancer Centre have redesigned a local program to provide specialized oncology education to nurses caring for oncology patients. The purpose of this article is to share the experience of redesigning and delivering a Canadian Specialized Oncology Nursing Education (SONE) program in the Middle East. The article describes learnings from an international collaborative project undertaken in Qatar.
Refonte et mise en œuvre d’un programme canadien de formation sur les soins infirmiers en oncologie en vue d’un partenariat international
Authors: Martina Karelin , Ghadimi Lucia , Julius Anet , Incekol Diana , Savage Pamela
Published: April 2024

Le cancer est l’une des principales causes de décès et d’invalidité dans le monde. Les infirmières doivent donc prodiguer des soins spécialisés à un nombre croissant de patients avec des cas de cancer complexes. Toutefois, de nombreux établissements de soins ne disposent pas de programmes spécialisés de formation en soins infirmiers oncologiques; les patients atteints de cancer sont alors pris en charge par des infirmières généralistes. Pour combler cette lacune, des infirmières en pratique avancée du Centre de cancérologie Princess Margaret ont restructuré l’un de leurs programmes pour offrir de la formation spécialisée en oncologie au personnel infirmier qui s’occupe de patients cancéreux. Le but du présent article est de décrire l’expérience de refonte et de prestation d’un programme canadien de formation spécialisée en soins infirmiers oncologiques (FSSIO) au Moyen-Orient, plus précisément au Qatar, de même que les enseignements tirés de ce projet international collaboratif.
De quelles façons les infirmières peuvent-elles promouvoir la résilience chez les adolescents atteints d’un cancer en traitement actif? : un examen de la portée
Authors: Bernier Pascal
Published: April 2024

Objectif : Explorer les connaissances sur les interventions de promotion de la résilience chez les adolescents atteints de cancer en traitement actif. La question ici utilisée pour guider la recherche est : De quelles façons les infirmières peuvent-elles promouvoir la résilience chez les adolescents atteints de cancer en traitement actif? Introduction : L’adolescence est une période de forte turbulence développementale (Young, 2014). Le diagnostic d’une maladie oncologique contribue à la détresse et diminue la qualité de vie (Sodergren et al., 2017). Certains adolescents semblent cependant développer des mécanismes d’adaptation positifs générant une plus grande résilience (Bellizzi et al., 2012; Sodergren et al., 2017). Les infirmières sont amenées à accompagner ces adolescents parfois sur de longues périodes et peuvent donc être des actrices clés dans le soutien à la résilience auprès de cette clientèle. Méthode : Nous avons cherché en anglais et en français dans trois bases de données (CINAHL, PubMed, PsycArticles) en février 2023 en utilisant des limitateurs (2013-2023; adolescents). La sélection des sources potentielles a été réalisée sur la base de l’étude de Pollock et collaborateurs (2021). L’extraction, l’analyse et la présentation des données ont été effectuées en respectant la structure proposée par le JBI Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews checklist (Tricco et al., 2018). Les données extraites ont été classées dans l’un des facteurs (de protection ou de risque) du Resilience in Illness Model (RIM) en utilisant une méthode déductive (Haase et al., 2014, 2017). Nous avons finalement extrapolé de possibles interventions dans lesquelles l’approche infirmière pourrait contribuer à la résilience des adolescents atteints de cancer en traitement actif. Résultats : La méthode utilisée a permis de retracer 86 articles, dont 17 répondaient aux critères de sélection. De ce nombre, 10 étaient de nature quantitative; 3, de nature qualitative; 3, de nature théorique (incluant les revues de littérature et méta-analyse) et 1 de nature éditoriale. La majorité (n = 15) de ces articles proviennent des États-Unis. Depuis 2013, aucune étude ne s’est spécifiquement intéressée au rôle et aux interventions infirmières dans la promotion de la résilience auprès des adolescents atteints de cancer en traitement actif. Conclusions : En fonction des résultats de cette étude et considérant que d’autres études existent sur le rôle de l’infirmière chez les adolescents atteints de maladie chronique non oncologique, nous estimons que l’infirmière œuvrant en oncologie pédiatrique peut être une actrice clé auprès de cette population en ce qui concerne la promotion de la résilience. Les recherches portant sur ce domaine spécifique s’avéreraient prometteuses afin de soutenir efficacement l’adaptation et la résilience chez les adolescents atteints de cancer en traitement actif.
Digital Technologies, Environmental Governance and Environmental Performance: Empirical Evidence from China
Authors: Li Pingrui
Published: April 2024

This research conducts an empirical analysis of the relationship between digital technologies, environmental governance (assessed through environmental taxes), and China's environmental performance from 1995 to 2020. Additionally, within the framework of the STIRPAT model, the impacts of GDP and urbanization on ecological footprints are examined. This study is distinguished by its innovative approach to evaluating environmental performance via ecological footprints and the application of the Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) model along with Dynamic Ordinary Least Squares (DOLS), Canonical Cointegration Regression (CCR), and Fully Modified Ordinary Least Squares (FMOLS) as long-run estimators, methodologies not previously applied to this context in China. The findings indicate that digital technologies and environmental taxes contribute to a reduction in ecological footprints, while GDP and urbanization have an adverse effect, increasing ecological footprints. Post-estimation diagnostics confirm the absence of serial correlation and heteroskedasticity, and affirm the normal distribution of the disturbance terms. For a robustness check, the study further employs DOLS, FMOLS, and CCR methods, which corroborate the initial results regarding the beneficial impact of digital technologies and environmental governance on ecological footprints. Based on these findings, the study advises the Chinese government and policymakers to enact more effective environmental tax policies and leverage digital technologies to enhance environmental sustainability in China.
Deutschland und Europa
Authors: Merten Detlef
Published: April 2024

Der Autor behandelt in zwölf Aufsätzen das europäische Mächte-System im 19. und 20. Jahrhundert einschließlich der deutschen Wiedervereinigung. Damit skizziert er mit großen, aber konturenscharfen Linien aus verfassungshistorischer Sicht das deutsche Schicksal nach der Niederlegung der Kaiserkrone durch Franz II. auf Geheiß Napoleons im Jahre 1806. Im Hintergrund der meisten Aufsätze zeigt sich die Gewaltentrennungslehre Montesquieus, der den autokratischen Absolutismus im Frankreich zu jener Zeit literarisch bekämpfte. Prof. Dr. Dr. Merten ist emeritierter Professor für Öffentliches Recht an der Deutschen Hochschule für Verwaltungswissenschaften Speyer, war über zwei Jahrzehnte Landesverfassungsrichter in Rheinland-Pfalz und wirkt als Autor am BGB-Großkommentar von Staudinger mit.
Baurecht Baden-Württemberg
Authors: Dürr Hansjochen , Leven Dagmar , Speckmaier Sabine , Dürig Julia
Published: April 2024

Das Kompendium Baurecht von Dürr ist der „Klassiker“ zum baden-württembergischen Bauplanungs- und Bauordnungsrecht für Ausbildung und Praxis. Die 18. Auflage behandelt u.a. das Baulandmobilisierungsgesetz mit seinen diversen Regelungen zur Erleichterung von Wohnbauvorhaben wie auch die jüngste Novelle des BauGB zur Stärkung der Digitalisierung des Bauleitplanverfahrens. Der Abschnitt Bauordnungsrecht befasst sich u.a. mit der Änderung der LBO durch das Klimaschutzgesetz, insbesondere der Lockerung der Abstandsvorschriften zur Erleichterung von Nachverdichtung, sowie mit dem Gesetz zur Digitalisierung des Baugenehmigungsverfahrens. Die Neuauflage ist auf den Prüfungskanon „Öffentliches Baurecht“ – einem der häufigsten Prüfungsgegenstände an Hochschulen bzw. der Referendar- sowie Assessorausbildung – abgestimmt.
Affective and Artificial Intelligence
Authors: Duschlbauer Thomas
Published: April 2024

The observation that we are strongly controlled by what is affective and act in a moralising way is not insignificant, for we therefore do not act according to our best knowledge, but more and more according to our conscience. This habitus also finds it extremely difficult to deal with ambiguity, and in the competition for the ‘best attitude’, we must always be careful to adopt the clearest possible stance. At the same time, we are operating in an environment that is increasingly characterised by AI. However, what does it mean when our AI applications are not only fed with prejudices, but also provided with a world view increasingly based on affects rather than rational considerations?
Der Konzernverbund chinesischer Staatsunternehmen in der europäischen und deutschen Fusionskontrolle
Authors: Willemsen Thomas
Published: April 2024

Chinese state-owned companies are unique players in competition, particularly due to their complex ownership structures and their links to the Chinese party-state. These unique players pose problems for the European Commission and the German Federal Cartel Office in identifying the economic unit in merger control proceedings. The author addresses the central question of whether European and German merger control is capable of reflecting the special characteristics of state-owned enterprises from China in the identification of the economic unit. To this end, the author comprehensively analyses the decision-making practice of the European Commission and the German Federal Cartel Office on state-owned enterprises from the EEA, China and other third countries.
Perspective Chapter: Optimizing μ-PMU Placement for Estimating Asymmetrical Distribution Network States – Introducing a Novel Stochastic Two-Stage Approach
Authors: Abdolahi Arya , Cheshmeh Khavar Selma , Nazari-Heris Morteza , Taghizadegan Kalantari Navid
Published: April 2024

Distribution system state estimation plays a crucial role in supplying essential data for system monitoring and control. However, the presence of uncertain parameters such as the variable output of distributed generation (DG), random meter errors, and inaccurate network parameters poses a significant challenge to achieving situational awareness (SA) in distribution systems. To address these challenges, this study introduces an innovative two-stage stochastic programming model. In the first stage, the model focuses on the optimal placement of μ-PMUs with the objective of minimizing installation costs, maximizing measurement redundancy, and enhancing system observability. This is particularly important in the context of partially zero injection nodes (PZIN). In the second stage, the model performs state estimation for three-phase asymmetric DG-integrated distribution systems, aiming to improve SA. The application of the proposed model resulted in the identification of optimal μ-PMU locations in the presence of PZINs and various contingencies. The distribution system state estimation achieved high accuracy and a low error percentage. The feasibility and effectiveness of this methodology were validated using the modified IEEE 85-bus distribution system. In addition, we incorporated extended Kalman filter (EKF) state estimation to compare with the weighted least square method.
Perspective Chapter: What Sort of Ice Dynamics Are Crevasse Fill Ridges Connected with? – Research Overview
Authors: Orłowska Anna
Published: April 2024

The chapter presents a discussion on crevasse fillings – one of a group of glacial forms whose formation is assigned by various authors to two peripheral dynamics of ice-sheet masses: stagnant ice and surging glaciers. Examples from literature of crevasse filling formation in these two states of dynamics are presented. The author makes an overview of documented in the literature examples of crevasse fillings forming in stagnant and surging ice and discusses the differences between the group formed in stagnant and the group formed in surging ice. In the conclusions, the author arguments assigning crevasse fillings to the surge dynamics of ice masses whereas glacial forms, which develop in stagnant ice crevasses, should not be termed crevasse fillings, but interpreted e.g. as kames, eskers and hummocky moraines.
Teacher Training in Science Education: Insights into Research Trends through a Bibliometric Approach
Authors: Karampelas Konstantinos
Published: April 2024

The primary objective of this study is to offer comprehensive insights into the current research trends concerning teacher training in the field of science education. By employing a bibliometric approach, this investigation explores a domain that has received limited scrutiny in previous studies. The data collection process involves querying the Scopus platform, resulting in the acquisition of 3695 articles spanning the publication years from 1967 to 2024. A detailed analysis of these articles reveals valuable information regarding the increasing output over time, geographic distribution of research, affiliations of contributors, diverse fields of study, and predominant themes explored by researchers. The data derived from this bibliometric analysis sheds light on the evolving landscape of teacher training in science education. It provides insights into the growing interest in this area, global distribution of research activities, key contributors from various affiliations, and diverse range of topics explored within the realm of science education. By examining the patterns and trends identified in the collected articles, this research contributes to a more nuanced understanding of the current state of teacher training in science education and highlights potential areas for further exploration and development in this critical field.
The Evolution of Continuing Medical Education in the United States
Authors: Tulgan Henry
Published: April 2024

For centuries, medical education was obtained by serving an apprenticeship with established physicians or obtaining a degree from an established University. Incorporating new knowledge and skills into one’s practice requires a commitment to lifetime learning. Traditional Continuing Medical Education (CME) had no formal requirements for many centuries, although there is ample documentation of efforts to make certain that lifetime learning was being followed, dating back to at least the fourteenth century. Although CME was recognized as one of the silos of medical education for many years, the current system for accreditation of CME in the United States only dates back to 1968. The establishment of and current operation of this system will be presented in this manuscript.
Perspective Chapter: Novel Slow-Release Nanocomposite Fertilizers
Authors: Mirbolook Atena
Published: April 2024

Slow-release fertilizers (SRF) create a physical barrier and prevent the rapid release of nutrients. These fertilizers are produced in two ways: coated and matrix. SRFs can reduce nutrient loss such as nitrogen and cause gradual use according to the plant’s needs. This will increase productivity and make fertilizer more effective. The process of producing fertilizers is increasing every year in the world. It can also be predicted that this trend will continue in the coming years. Nanotechnology-based fertilizers also are a new strategy to enhance agricultural yields and show great potential as viable options in the fertilizer industry. Recently slow- and controlled-release nano-fertilizers (SRNF and CRNF) have advanced through the improvement of nanocomposites or coating techniques with the help of various chemical things. SRNFs are more effective than usual nano-fertilizers because these deliver elements in a controlled method and can be adjusted by many environmental and physical motivations (such as pH, temperature, humidity). The application of controlled-release fertilizers reduces nutrient loss due to evaporation and leaching and provides a carefully designed nutrient-release system that is aligned with the goal of sustainable agriculture.
Accelerators of Depth in Nascent Derivative Markets
Authors: Faith Mwende Christopher  , Amos Njuguna  , Peter Kiriri
Published: April 2024

The Kenyan derivatives market is at nascency which raises doubt on its depth in the short term and hence the urgency for intervention. This paper examines the factors that would accelerate the market depth 154 days after its inauguration. We quantify the effect of hypothesized accelerators of derivatives market depth using granger causality and Autoregressive Distributed Lags model for the first 30 weeks of trading. We examine the effect of size of the underlying cash market, volatility and liquidity of the underlying spot market on the market depth of single stock futures and equity index futures. We employ Granger Cointegration Test, Johansen Cointegration Test and Autoregressive Distributed Lag Model (ARDL) and Error Correction Model as statistical inferences methods. We then conduct a communicative validity of the results with 32 key informants who directly interact with the derivative market and use their qualitative responses to enrich our findings and recommendations. Empirical results show that the size of the underlying cash market, volatility and liquidity of the underlying spot market does not accelerate the derivatives market depth. We find that the answers to acceleration lie in introduction of derivative products whose underlying assets are widely traded such as currency and agricultural commodities in addition to undertaking more market literacy and awareness efforts.
VOLATILITY ESTIMATION OF STOCK PRICES USING GARCH METHOD
Authors: Peter N Mwita  , Joel Koima  , Dankit K Nassiuma
Published: April 2024

Economic decisions are modeled based on perceived distribution of the random variables in the future, assessment and measurement of the variance which has a significant impact on the future profit or losses of particular portfolio. The ability to accurately measure and predict the stock market volatility has a wide spread implications. Volatility plays a very significant role in many financial decisions.
The main purpose of this study is to examine the nature and the characteristics of stock market volatility of Kenyan stock markets and its stylized facts using GARCH models. Symmetric volatility model namly GARCH model was used to estimate volatility of stock returns. GARCH (1, 1) explains volatility of Kenyan stock markets and its stylized facts including volatility clustering, fat tails and mean reverting more satisfactorily.The results indicates the evidence of time varying stock return volatility over the sampled period of time.
In conclusion it follows that in a financial crisis; the negative returns shocks have higher volatility than positive returns shocks.
Land Use Land Cover Changes and their Effects on Food Security
Authors: Martin Kiio Musa  , Patroba Achola Odera
Published: April 2024

In the last four decades the emergence of new technologies and effects of rapid population growth around the globe have necessitated a tremendous shift by managers and planners on how to tackle land use and land cover (LULC) changes. Geospatial technologies have been used extensively in many areas of the world for generating valuable information on the forest cover, vegetation type, land use change detection and general environmental monitoring. Kiambu County is one of the most affected counties in Kenya by LULC changes due to its proximity to the capital city (Nairobi), good climate, fertile soils and improved infrastructure. This paper analyses the effects of LULC change on food security in Kiambu County and determines the main drivers of LULC changes using geospatial technologies. Landsat Thematic Mapper (TM) and Enhanced Thematic Mapper plus (ETM+) satellite images together with other data-sets were used.Â  Satellite images for the years; 1984, 1993, 2002 and 2013 were applied in the time-series analysis of LULC. Digital image analysis was carried out through supervised classification using ERDAS Imagine 2011 by defining the training sites on the respective images. The classes mapped were agricultural land, forests, built-area/urban, water body, wet land, grassland and bare land/rock area. The overall accuracy was in the range of 89.70% to 90.71%. The results obtained showed that Agricultural land reduced over the whole period of study from 39.69% to 15.75% which is an indication that the County is food insecure considering that the population also grew at similar rates. It is also evident that the built-area/urban increased tremendously over the same period, from 1.88% to 33.50%, showing high demand for houses. A decrease in grassland, Forest, water body and Bare-land/Rocky areas was also observed. The application of geospatial technologies to analyze LULC and related effects was clearly demonstrated.
Effects of Employee Incentives on Employee Performance in Private Universities in Kenya
Authors: Emily Tumwet  , Ronald Chepkilot  , Lawrence K Kibet
Published: April 2024

Human resource management is the strategic approach to the management of an organizations most vital asset, the people who contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organization. Employee incentives constitute some of the high performance work practices used by organizations to improve knowledge, skills, and abilities of current and potential employees, increase motivation and enhance retention of quality employees. Kabarak University has a number of employee incentives in place. However, there is scanty empirical study, to determine the influence of these incentives on employee performance. The study examined the relationship between specific employee incentives to employee performance in private Universities in Kenya. The study population was all the employees of Kabarak University, selected as respondents; thereby a census study was carried out .The study involved use of structured questionnaire to collect the data. Secondary data was extracted from the department of Human resource. The analysis of the collected data was done by use of Mann Whitney U test, factor analysis and Chi-square, and presented using descriptive statistics in frequency tables and charts. Financial and nonfinancial incentives are applied to a great extent to motivate the employees. Financial incentives that are perceived to have significant influence on employee motivation include: salary, insurance financing, retirement benefits, performance based rewards, holiday, overtime pay, and loan entitlement. Among the non-financial incentives with significant influence on performance were: creativity at work, organizational goals, challenging tasks, opportunity for personal development, autonomy and responsibility, teamwork, job security, professionally stimulating environment, opportunity to set performance goals, predictable work life,Â  opportunity to lead, training and development and flexible policies. Recommendations include; the need for top management of organizations to design effective incentive schemes that comprise a mix of financial and non-financial incentives, with non-financial incentives being key, supplemented by financial incentives. The findings are vital for policy makers in human capital intensive organizations such as universities.
Challenges and Innovations in Africanising Music in the Classroom
Authors: Ernest Patrick MONTE  , Mellitus N. WANYAMA  , Doseline W. KIGURU
Published: April 2024

This paper interrogates possibilities of Africanizing music in the classroom against the backdrop of modernity, innovations and challenges that come with globalization and modern technology. The major questions that the paper attempts to answer are: why is it necessary to Africanise the music classroom in Kenya today? What are the major challenges in Africanising music in the classroom? What are the innovative possibilities that are likely to emerge in the process of Africanising music in the classroom in view of the effect of modernity on African cultural arts such as music?Â  Basically, the scope of the paper is limited to classroom instruction with regard to creativity in the process of music making by employing elements of music in the context of African music philosophy, theory and practice. However, where applicable, examples from the Western music making perspectives are referred to. Theoretically, the paper is underpinned by the three domains of learning in Bloom's Taxonomy; namely:Â  Cognitive, Psychomotor and Affective as expounded by Benjamin Bloom (1948). The study adopts a qualitative approach with a survey design. Data was collected from purposively sampled informants â€“mainly music lecturers from selected Kenyan universities. The collected data was analysed and interpreted with a focus on answering the earlier raised study questions. Finally, conclusions and ways forwardÂ  outlined.
Impacts of Organizational Dynamics in Artisanal gold mining on Community Livelihoods
Authors: Eliud Kibet Yego  , Sellah J Kebenei  , Grace J. Cheserek  , Anne J. Sitienei
Published: April 2024

Many studies on Artisanal Gold Mining have estimated that it employs an estimated 13 Million people worldwide, with another 80 to 100 million people directly or indirectly benefiting. In sub Saharan Africa it is viewed as an economic mainstay activity providing direct employment to over two million people. Artisanal gold mining uses rudimentary processes to extract valuable minerals from primary and secondary ore bodies, and is characterized by the lack of long-term mine planning. In Kenya, less is known on how different artisanal gold mining communities operate and it is organised. The artisanal gold mining has negative environmental effects and limited positive transformation on the livelihoods of the local communities involved in Nandi County. The objective of the study was to evaluate the impacts of artisanal gold mining organizational dynamics on community livelihoods. The study employed a descriptive research design and simple random sampling was used to select the respondents for interview. Primary data was obtained by use of questionnaires, interview schedules, focus group discussions guide, key informants guide, observations, and photography. Questionnaires were pretested before the actual field survey and the Information gathered during this pre-trial were used to modify the survey tools. Factor analysis upheld the construct validity of the instrument at 0.5 significance. Descriptive statistics and inferential statistics were used in the analysis of data and the results were presented by use of frequency tables. The findings showed that Artisanal gold mining activities were disorderly in nature thereby preventing improved livelihoods and environmental conservation. In conclusion artisanal gold mining activities in Nandi County were informal and unorganized in nature. The study recommends Artisanal miners be encouraged and assisted by relevant government agencies to form cooperatives in order to have a collective voice in their undertaking such as advocating for government assistance on technology and equipment, marketing and training.
Black Faith and the Ethics of Human Dignity
Authors: Johnson Terrence L. ,   Philosophy Documentation Center
Published: April 2024

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s theology and rights-based activism remain highly relevant in a constitutional democracy. However, King’s use of human dignity in his early sermons as an extension of political rights faces serious challenges from Black leftist political writers and the Black Lives Matter movement. At issue is the extent to which human dignity should be examined as a distinct political, aesthetic, and moral category that must be explored and embraced more explicitly and wholeheartedly in Black politics and political theory. Bracketing human dignity inside the category of political rights, which King often did in his early writings, undermines the comprehensive nature of antiblack racism and limits the scope and range of questions and resources we might employ to address the social ontology of Blackness. A sustained attention to human dignity provides an opportunity for new scholarly direction in the study of Black politics and political thought by expanding the boundaries of the political and creating space for morality and Black religion in the political (leftist) imaginary.
How to shoe an elk? Teachers’ reflections on creating a glocal learning community
Authors: Nissinen Saara , Vanninen Petteri , Vartiainen Henriikka , Vanninen Petteri , Pöllänen Sinikka , Kokko Sirpa
Published: April 2024

This design-based case study aimed to depict how teachers facilitate and experience the design-oriented process of creating and teaching in a glocal learning network. The participants in this case study were volunteer teachers from Finland and the United States who designed and implemented glocally-relevant learning projects together with their students. The qualitative data consisted of teachers’ interviews supplemented with project reports and students’ digital artifacts. The deductive content analysis indicates that the enabling of the glocal community and utilizing technology supported the creation of interest-driven inquiries and reciprocal connections with peers and external expertise. While the teachers perceived how the students could develop novel skills and connections in glocally-networked activities, an apparent need to develop the collaboration between the teachers and the global peers was also recognized.
Loneliness and Emotional Levels of the Elderly: Correlation Study in Karang Werda Peer Group
Authors: Yunnita Sisma Yessi , Rasni Hanny , Kurdi Fahruddin
Published: April 2024

Introduction: The elderly are a vulnerable group who experience the aging process, physical and psychological health problems. Prolonged loneliness results in decreased immunity, sleep disturbances, emotional mental disorders, depression, and even suicide. Purpose: This study was to analyze the correlation between loneliness and the emotional level of the elderly in Karang Werda, Balung District, Jember Regency. Methods: This study used quantitative research methods with a correlational descriptive approach and a cross sectional design. The sample is 108 elderly with the Stratified Random Sampling technique. Loneliness data collection using the UCLA Loneliness Scale Version 3 and emotional levels using the Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (ERQ). Results: It was found that (79%) of the elderly experienced mild loneliness and (79%) had a good emotional level. The correlation between loneliness and emotional level result obtained (p= 0,003, r= -0.202). Conclusion: There is a correlation between loneliness and the emotional level of the elderly in Karang Werda, Balung District, Jember Regency. It is hoped that the elderly can relate well to the surrounding environment and actively participate in group activities. Nurses must carry out routine psychological care for the elderly and provide appropriate interventions.
Big Picture Mental Health of Generation Z in The World
Authors: Akbar Bintang Mukhammad Burhanudin , Prawesti Dini Rahma Dwi , Perbani Wikan Swadesi Arum
Published: April 2024

Background: Mental health problems, especially in Generation Z, are currently an important issue to be addressed. Purpose: This condition is caused by mental health being able to influence various aspects of life. Methods: This research method uses a Systematic Literature Review approach with the Prisma protocol, which focuses on five continents. Results: The research results explained that there was an increase in cases of depression, anxiety, stress, and sleep disorders in Generation Z. This was influenced by several factors, such as excessive exposure to information on social media, fatigue from using social media, as well as academic stressors and social problems faced. Conclusion: Handling mental health problems can be done by providing mental health education, psychotherapy, social support, and managing the use of social media and gadgets.
Ineffective Health Management for Family Hypertension Care in Sumberjambe Community Health Center
Authors: Ramadhani Nurhafidin , Kurdi Fahruddin
Published: April 2024

Background: The family is the smallest social unit in society that plays a role in reducing the risk of disease and increasing health status. Ineffective family health management occurs when the pattern of handling problems is not satisfactory enough to restore the health condition of family members. Purpose: This scientific work aims to identify healthcare problems with hypertensive families and provide interventions for families. Methods: This study used a case study method that described the health management of three families with hypertension in the Sumberjamber-Jember Health Center work area, then interventions were given in the form of health education, anti-hypertension exercises, and herbal cucumber juice therapy for three consecutive days. Results: After nursing care, it was obtained that there was an increase in knowledge related to hypertension seen from the pre-post test value, there was a change in blood pressure at 10 minutes before and after the anti-hypertension exercise, and no decrease in blood pressure was found after giving cucumber extract herbal therapy. Conclusion: Nurses can implement health education interventions, physical activity, and additional therapy in solving ineffective family health management problems.
Young Minds, Rare Finds, and the Path to Publish Case Reports
Authors: Pashine Aishwarya A. , Naqvi Waqar M. , Arora Sakshi P.
Published: April 2024

A case report (CR) is a type of medical literature that demonstrates the scientific documentation of a rare disease/phenomenon, an unusual presentation of common diseases, or an innovative treatment for the disease. CRs can serve as an impetus for further research, prompting investigators to explore the potential associations, mechanisms, or therapeutic interventions suggested by individual case observations. However, emerging researchers often encounter various challenges while documenting CRs for publication, including limited experience, difficulty navigating relevant literature, ethical considerations, and publication barriers. This article focuses on empowering emerging researchers for the medical writing of CRs by providing a roadmap from observation to publication in a minimum duration, along with the implication of artificial intelligence (AI) in CR writing, highlighting AI’s potential to streamline drafting processes while addressing technical limitations, biases, and ethical concerns associated with its use. Thus, equipping emerging researchers with the necessary tools and resources, fostering confidence and competence by demystifying the CR writing process, and empowering aspiring authors to contribute meaningfully to the scientific literature.