bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ENTREPRENEURIAL COACHING FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF ENTREPRENEURIAL SELF-EFFICACY IN WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS
Authors: Molema Lerato , Hlatshwayo Elona , Ebewo Patrick
Published: May 2024

Purpose: This study explored entrepreneurial coaching to develop women entrepreneurs by enhancing their entrepreneurial self-efficacy. It sought to understand how entrepreneurial self-efficacy in women entrepreneurs can be developed through entrepreneurial coaching. Design/methodology/approach: This study's methodology was a descriptive literature review.Findings: The findings showed that entrepreneurial coaching is a development intervention that can be used to enhance the entrepreneurial self-efficacy beliefs of women entrepreneurs, thereby increasing their chances of engaging in successful business creation and operation.Research limitations/implications: Entrepreneurial coaching for women entrepreneurs as a research field is still in its developmental stage, as such, there are limited sources of literature. Practical implications: The study contributes to the overall discourse on entrepreneurial coaching as a supportive intervention in enhancing entrepreneurial self-efficacy for women entrepreneurs. Originality/value: The combination of entrepreneurial coaching, entrepreneurial self-efficacy and the development of women entrepreneurs is still emerging.
CK THE INFLUENCE OF REFERRAL MARKETING AND CUSTOMER TRUST ON PURCHASING DECISIONS THROUGH CUSTOMER SATISFACTION AT PT. DHARMA LAUTAN UTAMA SURABAYA
Authors: Kartika Chandra -
Published: May 2024

This research is entitled "The Influence of Referral Marketing and Customer Trust on Purchasing Decisions through Customer Satisfaction at PT. Dharma Lautan Utama Surabaya". The purpose of this study is to describe referral marketing, customer trust, purchase decisions and customer satisfaction in the company, as well as to determine and analyze the influence of referral marketing and customer trust on purchasing decisions both directly and through customer satisfaction. This research is an explanatory research with a quantitative approach. The population in this study is customers who are already customers of sea transportation companies and ferry crossings at PT. Dharma Lautan Utama Surabaya. The number of samples taken in this study was as many as 100 respondents from customers who had subscribed to the Marine Transportation Company and ferry crossings PT. Dharma Lautan Utama Surabaya is more than one year old and uses saturated sampling. Data collection was carried out using the questionnaire dissemination method. The variables studied in this study are purchasing decision as a dependent variable, referral marketing and customer trust as independent variables, and customer satisfaction as an intervening variable. The data analysis technique is SEM using Partical Least Square (PLS). The results of the analysis show that referral marketing has a positive and significant effect on customer satisfaction. Customer trust has a positive and significant effect on customer satisfaction. Referral marketing has a positive and significant influence on purchasing decisions. Customer trust has a positive and insignificant effect on purchasing decisions. Customer satisfaction has a positive and significant effect on purchasing decisions. Referral marketing has a positive and significant influence on purchasing decisions through customer satisfaction. Customer trust has a positive and significant influence on purchasing decisions through customer satisfaction
The Influence of Organizational Culture, OCB, Work Ethics on Employee Performance in PDAM Tirta Giri Nata Cirebon City
Authors: Tamara Tia , Salsabila Wafa , Sulistiyowati Lisa Harry
Published: May 2024

Purpose: This study investigates the influence of organizational culture, Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB), and Work Ethics on employee performance at PDAM Tirta Giri Nata Kota Cirebon.
Design/Methodology/Approach: This study uses quantitative research methods. With questionnaire and observation data collection techniques. The sample used in this study was 158 respondents. The sampling technique was carried out by purposive sampling. With data analysis techniques using validity tests, reliability tests, classical assumption tests in the form of normality tests, multicollinearity tests, heteroskedasticity tests, determination tests, and hypothesis tests. The analysis method used is the Statistical Product and Service Solution (SPSS) Version 16.0 method.
Findings: The findings show that organizational culture partially has no positive effect on employee performance, Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB) and Work Ethic partially have a positive and significant effect on employee performance. Simultaneously, the combined effect of organizational culture, OCB, and Work Ethic has a significant effect on the performance of PDAM Tirta Giri Nata Cirebon City employees with an influence of 36.3%.
Research Limitations/Implications: One limitation of this study is the focus solely on employees of PDAM Tirta Giri Nata Kota Cirebon, which may limit the generalizability of the findings. Future research could explore other organizational contexts to enhance the generalizability of the results.
Practical Implications: The findings suggest that fostering Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB) and nurturing a strong Work Ethics among employees can significantly enhance their performance in organizations such as PDAM Tirta Giri Nata Kota Cirebon.
Originality/Value: This study contributes to the existing literature by examining the combined influence of organizational culture, OCB, and Work Ethics on employee performance, particularly in the context of a public utility company like PDAM Tirta Giri Nata Kota Cirebon.
Paper Type: Research Paper
Keyword: Organizational Culture, Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB), Work Ethics, Employee Performance, PDAM.
THE EFFECT OF SPEED AND AGE ON ACCIDENT RATES
Authors: Hermanto Bambang , Putranto Leksmono Suryo , Ma'soem Dadang M.
Published: May 2024

Kecelakaan merupakan salah satu parameter yang menunjukan baik atau tidaknya kondisi keselamatan jalan. Di Indonesia, jumlah kecelakaan jalan masih tergolong tinggi, sehingga diperlukan penanganan yang serius terkait hal tersebut. Ada banyak faktor yang mempengaruhi kecelakaan jalan, namun di dalam penelitian ini hanya akan melibatkan dua faktor saja yaitu usia dan kecepatan. Kecelakaan di dalam penelitian ini dibedakan menjadi dua yaitu kecelakaan ringan dan kecelakaan berat. Metode yang digunakan di dalam penelitian ini adalah multinomial logit model dengan menggunakan pendekatan dua skenario pemodelan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa variabel usia cenderung akan meningkatkan resiko kecelakaan ringan dibandingkan kecelakaan berat. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa semakin tua usia seseorang akan meningkatkan resiko kecelakaan ringan. Namun variabel kecepatan justru sebaliknya, cenderung meningkatkan resiko kecelakaan berat jika dibanding dengan kecelakaan ringan. Ini menunjukkan bahwa semakin sering seoseorang berkendara dengan kecepatan yang tinggi cenderung akan meingkatkan resiko terjadinya kecelakan berat yang menimbulkan kematian. Kedua variabel secara bersama-sama memberikan sumbangan yang signifikan terhadap peningkatan resiko terjadinya kecelakaan.
Kata kunci: usia, kecelakaan, multinomial logit, kecelakaan ringan, kecelakaan berat.
The Mediating Role of Job Satisfaction in Relationship Between Top Management Support on Employee Performance
Authors: Kumaladewi Sri Eka , Suyono Joko , Elisabeth Damarsari Ratnasahara
Published: May 2024

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to analyze the influence of top management support on employee performance, top management support on job satisfaction, and also to analyze the mediating role of job satisfaction.
Design/methodology/approach: The sample in this study were 70 employes of regional drinking company owned by the regional government in East Java, Indonesia. Questionnaire was used to obtain the data and data analysis technique used was Partial Least Square (PLS).
Findings: The results indicated that top management support influences employee performance, top management support influences job satisfaction, and job satisfaction is able to mediate the influence of top management support on employee performance.
Research limitations/implications: This research is limited to doing regional drinking company owned by the regional government in East Java, Indonesia. For generalization so that further research can be carried out in different organizations or companies and in different regions (cities).
Practical implications: The results of this research can be used as a reference to improve employee performance in regional drinking company owned by the regional government and similar industries.
Originality/value: The results of the research show that among the variables of top management support and job satisfaction need to be implemented in regional drinking company owned by the regional government and similar industries.
Inmunocompetencia frente a los virus asociada con el suministro de calostro materno, reemplazador de calostro y lactoterapia en terneras
Authors: Pichardo Matamoros Derling José , Elizondo Salazar Jorge Alberto , Jiménez Sánchez Carlos Francisco
Published: May 2024

Los objetivos de esta investigación fueron evaluar la inmunocompetencia frente al virus de la leucosis bovina enzoótica (VLBE), virus de la diarrea viral bovina (VDVB) y herpesvirus bovino 1 (HVB-1) asociada con el suministro de calostro materno (CM) y reemplazador de calostro (RC) en terneras desde el nacimiento, así como valorar el efecto de la transferencia pasiva y la lactoterapia sobre la inmunocompetencia de las terneras desde los 55 hasta los 102 días de edad. Cuarenta terneras fueron asignadas sistemáticamente a uno de dos grupos, como sigue: (1) suministro de ≈ 171 g de IgG en 1,8 L de CM (grupo A1, n=20) y (2) suministro de ≈ 150 g de IgG en 1,5 L de RC (grupo A2, n=20). Luego, se incluyó la aplicación de CM intramuscular a los 55 días de edad para formar dos bloques, como sigue: (1) sin CM intramuscular (grupo N0, n=17), (2) con CM intramuscular (grupo N1, n=18) y cuatro combinaciones entre niveles de A × N (A1N0, n=10; A1N1, n=11; A2N0, n=7 y A2N1, n=7). Muestras de sangre, suero, heces o secreción respiratoria fueron analizadas periódicamente mediante pruebas serológicas o reacción en cadena de la polimerasa desde el nacimiento hasta los 102 días de edad. Los títulos de anticuerpos medidos por el porcentaje de inhibición (PI) frente al VLBE, VDVB y HVB-1 fueron mayores y persistentes en el grupo A1 en comparación con el grupo A2, pero la diferencia entre medias no fue significativa. El PI-seronegativo frente al VDVB se asoció significativamente con la ingesta de RC desde los 60 hasta los 81 días de edad. La vacunación aumentó el número de terneras seropositivas frente al VDVB hasta los 102 días de edad en el grupo A2...
Québec’s Housing Nonprofits Experiencing the End of Federal Subsidy Agreements: Adaptability Without Renewal?
Authors: Bendaoud Maroine , Graefe Peter
Published: May 2024

Nonprofit organizations have become pivotal actors in the delivery of services. Many of them receive public funding to carry out their activities. However, this funding can be interrupted or even stopped for various reasons, political or not. This article examines how 26 housing nonprofit organizations in Québec, Canada, coped with the withdrawal of federal government subsidies to house low-income households. Drawing on structured interviews with managers, this article reports how they perceived this withdrawal and what they reported as the main challenges and the most effective strategies or “best practices” for addressing these. The discussion ends by positioning the housing case in relation to other organizations in the third sector.
Prospects for the creation of a conversion-cluster high-tech sector of the economy for the production of dual-use products and the diversification of technologies for the agroindustrial complex
Authors: Suboch F. , Sharenko A. , Zhukovskij E.
Published: May 2024

The article considers the scientific and practical aspects of creating a conversion-cluster high-tech direction of the economy to assess the potential of using military industry products in the agroindustrial complex, creating dual technologies, as well as developing approaches and mechanisms for their implementation. The research is based on the principle of making full use of the potential of digital and high technologies created by the military-industrial complex and other sectors of the economy, which can be effectively used in agrоindustrial production. Conversion allows you to significantly reduce the costs and time lag for the implementation of application solutions already developed and used in other environments.
Perbedaan Prestasi Belajar IPA Menggunakan Model Pembelajaran Sains Teknologi Masyarakat (STM) dengan Model Problem Based Learning (PBL) di SMPN 7 Mataram
Authors: Akbar Julhiju Hadiatil , Muhlis Muhlis , Hadiprayitno Gito , Artayasa I Putu
Published: May 2024

Rendahnya mutu belajar siswa, kurang aktifnya siswa dalam pembelajaran, kebiasaan siswa menunggu instruksi guru, dan kesibukan guru dengan kegiatan-kegiatannya menyebabkan pembelajaran yang diselenggarakan belum maksimal. Hal ini memberikan dampak buruk terhadap prestasi belajar siswa. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui perbedaan prestasi belajar IPA di SMPN 7 Mataram menggunakan model pembelajaran Sains Teknologi Masyarakat (STM) dengan model Problem Based Learning (PBL) di SMPN 7 Mataram. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian quasi eksperimen dengan desain pre test post-test nonequivalent Control Group Design. Populasi penelitian adalah seluruh siswa kelas VIII di SMPN 7 Mataram. Sampel penelitian ini adalah kelas VII G dan VII H dengan masing-masing kelas berjumlah 40 siswa. Instrumen yang digunakan untuk memperoleh data hasil belajar adalah tes yang terdiri dari 15 soal pilihan ganda. Analisis data dilakukan dengan teknik  uji independen sample Ttest setelah dilakukan uji prasyarat seperti uji normalitas dan uji homogenitas. Hasil perhitungan uji hipotesis diperoleh Ttes pada hasil pretest adalah signifikansi 0.512>0.05 artinya kemampuan awal siswa pada kelas STM dan kelas PBL sama. Sedangkan Ttes pada hasil Postest adalah signifikansi 0.024 < 0.05 artinya bahwa HO ditolak dan Ha diterima artinya terdapat perbedaan penggunaan model pembelajaran STM dengan model PBL terhadap prestasi belajar IPA di SMPN 7 Mataram. Berdasarkan data hasil nilai posttest kelas STM diperoleh 75 dan posttest PBL sebesar 69.35 sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa penggunaan model STM terbukti lebih baik dibandingkan model PBL.
Komplikasi Kolesistitis: Empiema dan Hidrops Kandung Empedu
Authors: Amaliya Annisa Risqi , Salsabila Rika Kamila , Wicaksono Teguh Budi , Christian Steven , Azizaturrahmah Gina Aulia , Sepestian Ghina Shadrina Rienti , Pintaningrum Yusra
Published: May 2024

Kolesistitis akut atau peradangan akut pada kandung empedu, umumnya disebabkan oleh obstruksi batu empedu. Dua komplikasi utama yang mungkin terjadi adalah empiema dan hidrops kandung empedu. Empiema kandung empedu didefinisikan sebagai akumulasi pus di kandung empedu, yang terjadi akibat infeksi bakteri berlanjut.. Di sisi lain, hidrops kandung empedu adalah kondisi di mana cairan serosa menumpuk di kandung empedu, biasanya akibat obstruksi kronis. Artikel ini memberikan gambaran umum tentang kedua kondisi tersebut, termasuk etiologi, manifestasi klinis, patofisiologi, diagnosis, dan penanganannya. Penekanan diberikan pada pentingnya diagnosis dini  dan tatalaksana yang tepat guna meminimalkan morbiditas dan mortalitas. Prognosis hydrops dan empiema kandung empedu dipengaruhi oleh faktor-faktor seperti usia dan kondisi kesehatan mendasar
Pengembangan Pendidikan Karakter di Masyarakat
Authors: Miftahul Huda
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh kebutuhan mendesak untuk mengembangkan model pendidikan karakter di masyarakat. Latar belakang ini muncul seiring dengan peran penting karakter dalam membentuk identitas individu dan kemampuan sosialisasi mereka dengan lingkungan sekitar. Tujuan penelitian adalah untuk menyelidiki potensi pengembangan model pendidikan karakter berbasis masyarakat dengan memanfaatkan metode studi kepustakaan atau library research. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa karakter mencerminkan cara berprilaku dan berfikir yang menjadi ciri khas setiap individu, memberikan landasan kuat untuk bersosialisasi dengan keluarga, masyarakat, dan negara. Nilai-nilai karakter tersebut bersumber dari agama, Pancasila, budaya, dan tujuan pendidikan nasional. Dalam konteks pengembangan, model pendidikan karakter dapat diperkuat melalui pendekatan seperti Model PML (Pembangunan Masyarakat Lokal), Model PS (Perencanaan Sosial), dan Model AS (Aksi Sosial). Kesimpulan penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penguatan model ini bukan hanya meningkatkan pemahaman nilai-nilai karakter, tetapi juga mempromosikan keterlibatan masyarakat dalam membentuk fondasi moral dan etika yang kuat. Dengan demikian, model ini berpotensi memberikan kontribusi positif dalam menciptakan masyarakat yang lebih sadar akan nilai-nilai karakter dan berdaya saing tinggi.
Evaluation of Soil Water Characteristic Curves of Boron added Sand-bentonite Mixtures using the Evaporation Technique
Authors: Sukran Gizem Alpaydin , Yeliz Yukselen-Aksoy
Published: May 2024

Compacted bentonite or sand-bentonite mixtures are considered buffer/backfill materials in the engineering barriers of deep geological repositories for high-level nuclear waste (HLW) disposal in many countries. The design and long-term functionality of nuclear repositories have critical importance for environmental safety and public health. The initially unsaturated buffer material could become re-saturated long after following the sealing of the repository. Although the saturation degree of the buffer might decrease due to high temperatures and evaporation, it tends to increase with groundwater intrusion. Therefore, the soil water characteristic curves (SWCCs) for these unsaturated soils are a key factor in geotechnical engineering. Yet, the determination of SWCCs can be time-consuming and prone to inaccuracies. The HYPROP (Hydraulic Property Analyzer) evaporation technique is a preferred method for accurately determining water retention curves of soils. This reliable method was applied to estimate the water retention curves for sand-bentonite mixtures in the presence of boron minerals. Known for their minimal thermal expansion and commonly used in various industries, boron minerals may improve the thermal stability of sand-bentonite mixtures. The findings revealed that the boron addition increased the water retention capacity of the 10% bentonite mixtures but had a negligible impact on the 20% bentonite mixtures.
Report of two cases of acute appendicitis prior to exams in medical students using OpenAI’s ChatGPT
Authors: Moya-Salazar Jeel , Salazar Carmen R , Goicochea-Palomino Eliane A
Published: May 2024

Introduction: Acute appendicitis (AA) is a significant cause of emergency admissions among university students aged over 20 years. Students experience high demands during their undergraduate studies, often leading them to postpone mealtimes or rest breaks. Here, with the assistance of ChatGPT, we present two cases of medical students with AA who delayed their surgical treatment due to exams.
 Clinical cases: Two young patients (a 23-year-old female and a 20-year-old male) presented with severe abdominal pain, anorexia, and general discomfort. They had high C-reactive protein levels and white blood cell counts, as well as an ultrasound showing an enlarged appendix. Despite the confirmed diagnosis of appendicitis through abdominal ultrasound, both patients decided to postpone hospitalization and surgery due to university exams. They subsequently underwent uncomplicated emergency laparoscopic appendectomy. The clinical report of both cases was successfully addressed with ChatGPT, using the initial data from the medical record, and coherent discussions regarding patient management and follow-up were generated.
 Conclusions: The surgical intervention applied in both cases of AA was successful, and although both patients recovered without issues, delaying surgery can increase the risk of complications. It is necessary to educate the university population about the importance of immediate medical attention for the treatment of AA. ChatGPT appears to be a useful tool for organizing clinical information and improving discussions on therapeutic management.
Prediction of mortality in young adults with cardiovascular disease using artificial intelligence
Authors: Ahmad Muayyad , Bani Hani Salam , Abu-Abeeleh Mahmoud , Aljarah Ibrahim
Published: May 2024

Background: Young mortality is prevalent among patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD). To develop prediction models for CVD mortality in young adults, it is crucial to assess CVD risks. Early detection of cardiac disorders using machine learning algorithms, a branch of artificial intelligence (AI) is crucial for preventing more damage to coronary arteries and saving lives.

Aims: To predict mortality versus a life outcome among young adults (18-45 years) with CVD using AI technique known as Chi-squared automatic interaction detector (CHAID) algorithms.

Methods: A large-scale dataset was extracted from the electronic health records of 809 young adult patients diagnosed with CVD using a retrospective design. Information was retrieved regarding young adults from Jordan who were admitted to public health institutions between 2015 and the end of 2021.

Results: CHAID algorithms were chosen among seven prediction models based on accuracy and area under curve to predict mortality vs life in young individuals (18-45 years old) with CVD. The mortality prediction algorithms started with pulse pressure, then diastolic blood pressure, then ischemic heart disease, and last geographical location.

Conclusions: CHAID model used in our study indicated how the death rate was classified and distributed among a variety of parameters. As a result, we may argue that AI model could provide additional information on how many aspects are articulated in connection to CVD patient fatality situations.
Introduction English for Mathematics Course: What are the Student Difficulties and Causing Factors?
Authors: Cesaria Anna , Kemal Edwar , Adnan Mazlini
Published: May 2024

English for Mathematics is a required university course designed to bridge the gap between general English proficiency and the specific linguistic demands of mathematics. This study aims to explore the challenges students face in adapting to this specialized curriculum, aiming to deepen our understanding of the educational hurdles posed by evolving academic requirements for graduates. Employing a descriptive qualitative research design, the research examines the experiences of 35 students enrolled in the English for Mathematics course at the Mathematics Study Program of Universitas PGRI Sumatera Barat. Data were collected through semi-structured questionnaires, revealing five principal areas of difficulty: listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills, along with comprehension of mathematical content. The study identifies several factors contributing to these challenges, including limited vocabulary, inadequate prior knowledge, misinterpretations of course material, a lack of effective learning aids, and frequent writing errors. The findings suggest that these obstacles hinder student performance and impact their engagement and satisfaction with the course. The study calls for targeted interventions by educators and curriculum designers to enhance instructional methods and learning materials, thereby improving student outcomes and making learning more engaging and effective. These insights have broader implications for curriculum development and instructional strategies in specialized English education settings.
Critical Thinking in Academic Reading: EFL Students’ Perceptions and Challenges
Authors: Maab Siti Husna , Ramadhanti Safira Fauzia , Payung Naftalia Fani , Yulia Yuyun
Published: May 2024

Academic reading and critical thinking are pivotal in higher education, particularly for university students, including those who are English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners. This study explores the perceptions of second-semester English Education students at Yogyakarta State University regarding the interrelationship between academic reading and critical thinking skills. It identifies the challenges they face in this area. The research involved 19 participants and employed a mixed-methods design, utilizing both Likert-scale questionnaires and semi-structured interviews for data collection. The data were analyzed through descriptive statistics and thematic analysis. Results indicate that participants generally hold positive views about their critical thinking and academic reading capabilities across all aspects of Bloom's Taxonomy. The findings suggest a correlation between students proficient in academic reading and those who exhibit strong critical thinking skills. They expressed confidence in their ability to understand, evaluate, and analyze texts. Furthermore, the study reveals that these students face several challenges, such as language complexities, interdisciplinary comprehension issues, and subjective biases, which affect their learning processes in critical thinking and academic reading.
An Investigation into the Challenges and Strategies Utilization in Academic Writing: A Case Study of Indonesian Postgraduate Students
Authors: Muryani Rera Nadian , Romadhon M Galuh Elga , Mustofa Mutmainnah
Published: May 2024

This study explores into the challenges encountered by postgraduate students in the realm of academic writing,along with the strategies they employ to tackle these hurdles and the resources aiding their writing process.Employing narrative inquiry as the research design, the study aimed to facilitate a comprehensive explorationof these issues. The participants consisted of ten postgraduate students enrolled at a private university inIndonesia. The research methodology involved conducting interviews with these students to uncover thestrategies and tools utilized by English Master's degree students to achieve success in academic writing.Primary difficulties identified included challenges in organizing coherent content, sourcing relevant referencesto bolster arguments, navigating spatial constraints when expressing ideas, and accurately interpreting data.The findings revealed that digital resources, such as scholarly websites and databases, emerged as the primarysources for accessing journals and articles. In contrast, printed materials played a diminished role due to theiroutdated nature. The study underscores the importance of understanding these inherent challenges in writingand leveraging available strategies and resources to enhance writing skills, thereby enabling postgraduatestudents to produce high-quality research papers.
Can Picture Dictionaries Unlock Vocabulary Mastery? Unveiling Insights Through Quasi-Experimental Research
Authors: Menggo Sebastianus , Amul Armina , Ndiung Sabina
Published: May 2024

The current study assessed the effectiveness of employing a Picture Dictionary to enhance the vocabulary acquisition of junior high school learners. A significant improvement in vocabulary comprehension was found to have been correlated with learners taking advantage of a visual dictionary compared to those who did not use such a resource. This idea points out that visual dictionaries could be a good option for students to enhance their vocabulary acquisition efforts. This research used a quasi-experimental design and the test as the research instrument to determine the students' vocabulary mastery. In this research, the test is the research instrument to determine the student's vocabulary mastery. This research has been conducted on seventh-grade students in the academic year 2022-2023 with a total sample of sixty respondents. A random sampling technique was employed to determine the group of respondents. The experimental and control groups' average scores differ, as determined by the data analysis. By comparison, the control group attained an average score of 61.7, but the group participating in the experiment attained a mean score 80. The average scores indicate that the group participating in the experiment achieved a mean score greater than the control class.
Evaluating the Efficacy of Differentiated Instruction in EFL Speaking Classes: A Classroom Action Research Study
Authors: Purnamaningwulan Rina Astuti
Published: May 2024

This study addresses the diverse learning challenges in EFL speaking classes by implementing Differentiated Instruction (DI). Conducted over seven weeks, this classroom action research involved nine learners in a non-leveled EFL speaking class, each with varying initial English proficiency levels. Employing a participatory action research model, three cycles were used to develop, implement, and refine DI-based teaching strategies. These strategies were designed to address differences in content, process, and learning outcomes, utilizing tiered tasks, flexible grouping, and customized learning materials to meet the varied needs of the students. Data collection included pre-tests, progress tests, and post-tests, alongside student reflection journals and semi-structured interviews, to assess the effects of DI on learning processes and outcomes. The results indicated a significant improvement in speaking skills, with the Friedman test showing a significant effect (Chi-square = 25.93, p < .05, df=3, n=9). Additional insights were gleaned from students' reflections and interviews, providing further evidence of the positive impact of DI on student learning. These findings and their implications are discussed in detail in this paper.
Post-Pandemic Shifts in English Language Teaching: Challenges and Perceptions in Online Learning Environments
Authors: Budiarta I Komang , Krismayani Ni Wayan
Published: May 2024

Online learning has significantly transformed lecturers' methodologies and students' learning experiences in English Language Teaching (ELT). This qualitative case study explores the perceptions and challenges of online ELT in the post-pandemic context, aiming to inform the design of effective future online learning environments. Data were gathered through document analysis, unstructured questionnaires, and semi-structured interviews with six lecturers and ninety students from the English Language Education Study Program at Universitas Mahasaraswati Denpasar. Findings indicate that online ELT has enhanced flexibility and accessibility, boosting learners' self-confidence and fostering self-directed and reflective learning through structured educational presentations. However, challenges persist, including the need for lecturers to maintain student engagement and provide effective feedback online, ensuring that even disengaged students participate actively. Additionally, the objectivity of online assessments and the technological divide are critical concerns. The study underscores the necessity of meticulously addressing these challenges and perceptions to cultivate more dynamic and inclusive online ELT classrooms in the future.
Classification and Detection of Amharic Language Fake News on Social Media Using Machine Learning Approach
Authors: Arega Kedir Lemma
Published: May 2024

The pervasive idea of web-based media stages brought about a lot of sight and sound information in interpersonal organizations. The transparency and unlimited way of sharing the data via online media stage encourages data spread across the organization paying little mind to its noteworthiness.The multiplication of misdirecting data in regular access news sources, for example, web-based media channels, news websites, and online papers has made it trying to recognize dependable news sources, in this way expanding the requirement for computational devices to give bits of knowledge into the unwavering quality of online substance. The broad spread of phony news contrarily affects people and society. Along these lines, counterfeit news identification via web-based media has as of late become arising research drawing in enormous consideration. Observing the possible damage caused by the rapid spread of fake news in various fields such as politics and finance, the use of language analysis to automatically identify fake news has attracted the attention of the research community. A social networking service is a platform for people with similar interests, activities,or backgrounds to form social networks or social relations. Participants who register on this site with its own expression (often a profile) and social links are generally offered a social network service.
Wavelet Transform Technique Applied to Satellite Image Denoising
Authors: Goni Ibrahim , Ahmadu Asabe Sandra , Malgwi Yusuf Musa
Published: May 2024

Satellite images either digital or analog must have certain elements that are accidentally introduced during the processing of capturing as a result of weather or system sensor known as electronic noise. However, several attempts and advances have been made by academicians, industries and intelligent security agencies to remove this noise. It has been a nagging problem in the area of computer vision, image processing and artificial intelligence to denoise satellite images and noise removal is among the significant components in satellite image analysis. The aim of this research work was to denoise the satellite image of Sambisa forest using the wavelet transform technique. Satellite images of Sambisa forest captured by Landsat satellite in 2007, 2013, 2014, 2019 and 2021 respectively with their associated Geo-referenced 11.2503° N Longitude and 13.4167° E Latitude were downloaded from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) website. The images are acquired as Zipped Geo-referenced Tagged Image File Format (GeoTIFF). Color Composite bands of natural colors (bands 2, 3 and 4) are combined using the ArcGIS software and RGB image were obtained. Wavelet transforms denoising technique was used to filter noise from the images, which was implemented using the wdenoise2() function in MATLAB 2021.
Subject review: Human activity recognition based on depth images
Authors: Ahmed Kawther Hussein
Published: May 2024

Human activity recognition (HAR) has becomes a well-known area of study for researchers due to its multiple possible applications. HAR systems are applied in many areas including supervisory nursing care, medical supervision, surveillance, human- machine interaction, gaming and entertainment, etc. However, developing a robust HAR system that incorporates a comprehensive and scalable set of feature spaces is a challenging task. Much research has been done in this area to develop efficient HAR systems. In this article, a review of the developments in Human Activity Recognition (HAR) will be presented. Human activity recognition works on two basic principles; feature extraction from sensor data and classification of features into action classes. The review presented in this article is hence divided into two parts. The first part deals with feature representation in HAR systems such as Space-time Features, Frequency Features, Local Descriptors, Optical Flow Based, and Skeleton Joints. The second part deals with the classification approaches used in the literature such as Bayesian, and HMM.
Managing global supply chain teams: human resource strategies for effective collaboration and performance
Authors: Oluwafunmilayo Esan  , Funmilayo Aribidesi Ajayi  , Olufunke Olawale
Published: May 2024

This study examines the role of human resource (HR) strategies in enhancing collaboration and performance within global supply chains, an area of increasing importance in the context of globalized business operations. The primary objective is to identify and analyze current trends in HR practices that contribute to effective global supply chain management, focusing on adaptability, technological integration, sustainability, and ethical practices. Employing a systematic literature review and content analysis as its methodology, the study draws on academic journals, conference proceedings, and industry reports from databases such as Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar. Key findings reveal that adaptability and flexible work arrangements, supported by digital HR technologies, are essential for operational resilience and employee engagement. The integration of sustainability and ethical considerations into HR practices is identified as crucial for maintaining competitive advantage and ensuring regulatory compliance. Furthermore, the development of cultural intelligence and inclusive leadership within global teams is highlighted as vital for fostering effective collaboration across diverse cultural landscapes. The study concludes that strategic HR management plays a pivotal role in navigating the challenges and leveraging the opportunities within global supply chains. Recommendations for practitioners emphasize the importance of continuous learning, embracing digital transformation, and integrating sustainability into HR practices. The study also outlines areas for further research, including the impact of emerging technologies on HR practices and the long-term effects of sustainable HR strategies on organizational performance. This research contributes valuable insights into optimizing HR strategies to enhance global supply chain collaboration and performance.
Multilingual education and social equity: A comparative study of integration policies in multicultural societies
Authors: Patricia Diane Mouboua  , Fadeke Adeola Atobatele  , Olateju Temitope Akintayo
Published: May 2024

This paper examines the intersection of multilingual education and social equity in multicultural societies, focusing on implementing integration policies and multilingual education practices. Through case studies, policy analysis, and literature review, the study identifies common challenges multicultural societies face in promoting educational and social equity, such as language barriers, cultural differences, and socioeconomic disparities. It highlights the importance of comprehensive integration and multilingual education policies in addressing these challenges and fostering inclusive learning environments. The paper also provides recommendations for improving integration policies and multilingual education practices, including equitable funding, culturally responsive pedagogy, language support services, community engagement, and anti-discrimination measures. The study underscores the significance of multilingual education and social equity in creating more equitable and inclusive societies, emphasizing the value of linguistic diversity, cultural understanding, and equal opportunities for all students. The paper highlights the significance of understanding and addressing the complexities surrounding multilingual education and social equity in multicultural societies. It emphasizes the importance of comprehensive policies and practices that promote inclusive education environments while acknowledging the challenges faced in their implementation. The abstract sets the stage for further exploration into these crucial areas of education policy and practice by providing recommendations for policy improvement and emphasizing the value of linguistic diversity and cultural understanding. Multilingual education and social equity are critical components of inclusive education systems in multicultural societies. This paper focuses on the necessity of considering both educational policy and practice aspects. Acknowledging the challenges faced in implementing integration policies and multilingual education practices, the study encourages policymakers and educators to prioritize developing and implementing comprehensive strategies.
Acute mesenteric ischemia in covid-19 disease: A case report
Authors: Salma Boulman  , Zakaria Ait Abderrahmane  , Hamza Naouli  , Hamid Jiber  , Hamid Jiber
Published: May 2024

This case report explores acute mesenteric ischemia (AMI) in COVID-19 patients, showcasing this as a significant vascular complication from the infection. We discuss two instances of COVID-19-associated AMI, validated through comprehensive imaging and lab tests. The first case is a 54-year-old male with pre-existing hypertension and diabetes who presented with severe abdominal pain and symptoms consistent with COVID-19. The second involves a 65-year-old female with a history of heart disease, similarly, displaying acute abdominal symptoms. Surgical exploration in both cases confirmed mesenteric arterial thrombosis, indicative of a hypercoagulable state induced by COVID-19. These findings emphasize the need for healthcare providers to consider gastrointestinal symptoms as potential indicators of severe COVID-19 complications. Early recognition and appropriate diagnostic imaging are crucial in managing these cases effectively, potentially reducing mortality. The paper highlights the broader systemic effects of COVID-19, stressing the importance of vigilance and rapid response to manage not only the primary respiratory symptoms but also the less common but equally critical vascular complications like AMI. This study contributes to a growing body of evidence that COVID-19 can cause severe systemic complications, necessitating a comprehensive approach to treatment and management.
Application of Interactive Quizzes to Increase Interest in Learning Mathematics
Authors: Azhari Alya , Adhimah Olivia Khufyatul , Huda Syaiful
Published: May 2024

This research aims to overcome problems in the post-Covid 19 learning process, namely the low interest in learning mathematics among students. The application of interactive quizzes is expected to increase interest in learning mathematics. This type of research is PTK (Classroom Action Research). The subjects of this research were 36 grade 7 students at SMPN 3 Candi. The data collection technique in this research used a questionnaire. The research results showed that there was an increase in students' interest in learning mathematics as indicated by the increase in the number of students with high interest in learning and the decrease in the number of students with low interest in learning. In cycle I, there were no students with low interest in learning, there were 20 students with moderate interest in learning and 16 students with high interest in learning, while in cycle II there were no students with low interest in learning, there were 14 students with moderate interest in learning and 22 students with high interest in learning.
IMPROVING READING COMPREHENSION WITH DISCUSSION METHODS FOR CLASS IV STUDENTS OF SDI AL KHOIRIYAH PROBOLINGGO
Authors: Isyuniandri Dzaky , Setyagama Azis , Inayati Tatik
Published: May 2024

This research was motivated by the initial observation that fourth grade students at SDI Al Khoiriyah Probolinggo experienced a decrease in learning outcomes, especially in learning reading comprehension. This is influenced by the low comprehension of students in learning because the teacher only uses the lecture method without exploring student understanding in comprehends the reading. In addition, the application of learning methods by the teacher in improving student learning outcomes in reading comprehension is not quite right, resulting in students being slow in developing their achievements. This study aims to improve reading skills with comprehension by using the discussion method. The method used in this research is Classroom Action Research (CAR). The types of data in this study are qualitative data and quantitative data, using observational data collection methods through tests assigned to grade IV students and documentation methods. The results showed that the classical completeness of class IV students at SDI Al Khoiriyah Probolinggo in the first cycle obtained a percentage of 55%, so that the acquisition of this percentage had not yet reached the completeness criteria which was expected to be completed classically if it reached > 75%, whereas in cycle 2 the classical completeness was obtained by 100% with the acquisition of scores of all students (20 students) have achieved a score of > 65% or students who score < 65% is 0%. This indication shows that by applying the discussion method, the increase in reading learning outcomes with the fourth grade students' understanding of SDI Al Khoiriyah Probolinggo increased by a percentage of 100%.
Penerapan Pembelajaran Diferensiasi Pada Materi Konsep Geografi Melalui Problem Based Learning (PBL) Kelas X2 SMAN 4 MATARAM
Authors: Emiliyati Emiliyati , Rejeki Sri
Published: May 2024

This research aims to improve learning that motivates students by applying differentiated learning through problem-based learning, with reference to differentiation learning strategies can be done in 3 forms, namely: (1) content differentiation, (2) process and (3) product. This research is a classroom action research by carrying out steps in learning activities differentiated with geography concept material through BPL. The subjects of the study were grade X2 students of SMA N 4 Mataram. The object of this research is the material Concept of Geography. In accordance with the class action research step, the method of data collection using observation, documentation, data analysis using qualitative research steps, based on the results of the study it can be concluded that the impact of the actions and learning steps applied is positive because there is a significant change in the learning process that I do from the initially quiet classroom situation, because of one learning Direction, many students who are sleepy and often allow to leave, gradually experience changes to become more active and enthusiastic in learning. The application of this learning model is very effective in increasing student learning motivation, because as explained above that there is a change in student response in learning activities from initially students look passive to more active.
Upaya Peningkatan Keaktifan Peserta Didik Melalui Pembelajaran Berdiferensiasi Berdasarkan Proses Di SMP Negeri 1 Tulangan
Authors: Ningsih Siska Dwi Vidia , Edy Sarwo , Latifah Anik
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui peningkatan keaktifan peserta didik melalui penerapan pembelajaran berdiferensiasi berdasarkan proses di SMP Negeri 1 Tulangan. Penelitian ini dilakukan berdasarkan observasi pada pembelajaran matematika di kelas VII-H SMP Negeri 1 Tulangan, sebagian besar peserta didik kurang aktif dalam pembelajaran karena guru menggunakan pembelajaran yang berpusat pada guru dan tidak berkelompok sehingga peserta didik tidak terbiasa untuk aktif berdiskusi dan bekerja secara berkelompok. Dalam upaya meningkatkan keaktifan peserta didik dalam pembelajaran matematika, peneliti memilih untuk mengubah pembelajaran konvensional menjadi pembelajaran berdiferensiasi. Pembelajaran berdiferensiasi merupakan pembelajaran yang sesuai dengan kebutuhan dan karakteristik peserta didik yang beragam sehingga dalam pembelajaran berdiferensiasi yang menjadi fokus utama adalah peserta didik. Penelitian ini menggunakan Penelitian Tindakan Kelas dengan subjek penelitian peserta didik kelas VII-H di SMP Negeri 1 Tulangan tahun ajaran 2022/2023 yang berjumlah 30 peserta didik yang terdiri dari 13 laki-laki dan 17 perempuan. Metode pengumpulan data pada penelitian ini adalah menggunakan observasi dan dokumentasi. Instrumen penelitian ini menggunakan lembar observasi keaktifan peserta didik. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah adanya peningkatan persentase setiap indikator keaktifan dan kategori. Rata-rata pada pra siklus diperoleh sebesar 55,44% yang berada pada kategori kurang aktif. Lalu terjadi peningkatan sebesar 2,89% pada siklus 1 sehingga rata-ratanya menjadi 58,33% dengan kategori yang sama yaitu kurang aktif. Pada siklus 2 juga mengalami peningkatan lebih dari 5% yaitu 6,78% sehingga rata-ratanya menjadi 65,11% dengan kategori yang berbeda yaitu cukup aktif. Dari analisis data tersebut, dapat disimpulkan bahwa pembelajaranberdiferensiasi berdasarkan proses dapat meningkatkan keaktifan peserta didik di SMP Negeri 1 Tulangan.