bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Discursive Construction of External School Quality Assurance Policy Actors’ Power in Selected Secondary Schools in Tanzania
Authors: Mcheka Hadija Mnyausi Ally , Anangisye William A. L. , Mislay Moshi Amsi
Published: April 2024

In 2017, the School Quality Assurance (SQA) policy was adopted and implemented in secondary schools in Tanzania. Since the beginning of its implementation to date, not much is known about how SQA policy discourses construct external SQA policy actors’ power versus internal SQA policy actors. This study analyzed how SQA policy discourses discursively construct external SQA policy actors’ power in selected secondary schools in Tanzania. Since policies are implemented through the production, distribution, and consumption of texts and discourses, the study was mainly based on textual and discourse analyses. Findings indicate that SQA policy discourses reconstructed the power of external SQA policy actors rather than the internal SQA policy actors and stakeholders. It is argued that by empowering external SQA policy actors, SQA policy implementation becomes more or less the same as school inspection. It is recommended that an effective SQA policy implementation needs to empower internal SQA policy actors because they interact daily with teachers and students to improve teaching and learning, curriculum, school leadership, school environment, and community engagement.
Utilisation of E-Government Services during the Covid-19 Pandemic: Exploring Efforts by the Government of Tanzania
Authors: Mkude Catherine G.
Published: April 2024

This article attempts to examine the Tanzanian Government’s utilisation of e-government services during the Covid-19 pandemic. The methodological approach of the article is online content review due to the phenomenological nature of the unfolding pandemic. The review is based on the researcher’s observations and analysis of the e-government platforms leveraged in Covid-19 pandemic. The results indicate that e-government has been embraced significantly through the efforts done by the government to make citizens more informed about the pandemic and to promote use of e-services. E-government is presented as among the key tools for managing the spread of the pandemic. The article also paints government digital transformation as a huge opportunity provided by e-government during the pandemic and beyond. The article contributes to literature by presenting the significance of e-government to developing countries during crises including: government-wide online presence, quality information provision, G2C and G2G e-services, online engagement and social media presence. The review shows that collaboration and coordination among government entities are strategic techniques for an integrated and efficient digital government. Rightly so, the policy makers are recommended to strengthen inter-governmental collaboration and coordination in planning, developing, implementing and maintaining e-government services.
Global Trends on Adoption of Open Education Resources in Higher Education Institutions: A Bibliometric Analysis
Authors: Ndibalema Placidius
Published: April 2024

The study examined the trends in the adoption and implementation of Open Education Resources (OER) in higher education institutions (HEIs) by conducting a bibliometric analysis of 911 publications between 2004 and 2022 from the Dimensions database. The VOSviewer1.6.19 software was used to establish visualization networks on the most influential authors, countries and universities. Further analysis was made to establish publications with higher citations, co-authorship collaborations and the co-occurrence of keywords. The results indicate a steady growth of research articles on OER due to the outbreak of COVID-19. The developed countries had a higher rate of research publications and stronger collaboration patterns in OER than the African countries. The analysis of citation score indicates that the “International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education” and “Journal of Interactive Media in Education” were the most popular journals on the topic. The results indicate that the United States of America, the United Kingdom and Spain had the highest links in terms of co-authorship collaboration. In contrast, African countries such as Uganda, Cameroon and Tunisia had very minimal links in terms of co-authorship on the topic. The analysis of keywords occurrence revealed several opportunities for adopting and implementing OER in HEIs which include easy accessibility of digital content and inquiry-based learning. Most of the identified limitations of the implementation of OER in HEIs in sub-Saharan African countries were the high costs of commercial e-textbooks and inadequate funding. Limited knowledge of the institutionalization of OER, institutional low capacity to adopt OER and lack of policies as well as awareness were identified as other factors constraining the effective implementation of OER. This bibliometric analysis provides insights on limitations for effective implementation and institutionalization of OER in HEIs in African countries and paves the way for future research direction on the topic.
Disparities in teaching practice corrective feedback among university teaching practice assessors in Tanzania: Implications on pre-service professional practices
Authors: Kano Erasto Joseph
Published: April 2024

This study examines disparities in teaching practice corrective feedback among university assessors in the Tanzanian context: Implications on pre-service professional practices.  A mixed-method research design was employed to bring together different strengths and non-overlapping weaknesses of quantitative and qualitative methods. The purposive sampling technique was used to get 120 undergraduate pre-service teachers from three colleges involved in the study. Questionnaire, interview and documentary reviews were used to collect data and analyzed descriptively to provide summaries in terms of numerical counts and frequencies. The study revealed that teaching practice assessors have conflicting suggestions and non-consensus in supporting pre-service teachers when dealing with similar issues. Conflicting suggestions might pose anomalies on the course of action to be undertaken by pre-service teachers who are trying to grow professionally. The study recommends the formulation of inter-institutional consensual supervisory guidelines that could inform synergy among university teaching practice assessors and supervisors.
Enhancing Chemistry Learning Using Language Supportive Pedagogy in Multilingual Classroom
Authors: Ndabakurane Jesse Julius
Published: April 2024

While there is a rich literature on science teaching and learning, little is hardly documented about how Chemistry learning is enhanced in lower secondary schools in Tanzania. This qualitative study assessed Chemistry learning using the Language Supportive Pedagogy (LSP) approach in multilingual classrooms. The study was conducted in community secondary schools in Kagera Region and it involved 30 Form II students who were randomly selected. It also involved 5 in-service Chemistry teachers in the host schools and 5 student teachers from the University of Dodoma with Chemistry specialties and Language Supportive Pedagogy (LSP) skills. Both in-service and student teachers were purposively selected for the current study. LSP employed a bilingual teaching approach whereby Kiswahili was strategically used alongside English to enhance Chemistry learning. Data were collected through interviews, Focus Group Discussions and classroom observation. The study findings revealed that most students were able to use subject specialism vocabulary when interacting with fellow students, teachers and subject matter, participate in English discussion and respond to questions in English despite minor grammatical errors in their speeches. Similarly, in-service teachers, student-teachers and students recommended the LSP approach to facilitate more engagement of students in Chemistry learning through intentional scaffolding. The study concludes that more students engage in learning activities through familiar language and instructional scaffolding assured students’ confidence and interest in learning Chemistry. It recommends the scaling up of the LSP approach in other regions in Tanzania in an attempt to enhance smooth Chemistry learning.
Madesa or books! Using a Coverage Comprehension Model to Assess University Students’ Ability to Comprehend Reference Books
Authors: Mbwafu Frida Alfred , Biseko John Misana
Published: April 2024

Studies on reading in a foreign language report that meaningful reading comprehension is determined by an individual's vocabulary size. A conclusion from these studies is that a vocabulary threshold of 8000–9000 words is compulsory for the reader to comprehend 98% of running words in academic texts and consequently achieve optimal comprehension of the materials. A threshold of 4,000–5,000 words can only assist readers to understand 95% of running words, which guarantees minimal comprehension. This study examines the relationship between the vocabulary size of undergraduate university students and the vocabulary coverage of reference books sampled from among those listed in their course outlines. This corpus-based and descriptive study used the Vocabulary Level Test (VLT) to assess the vocabulary size of 774 participants and a vocab profiler to analyze the vocabulary coverage of the nine sampled reference books. The results showed that, on average, the participants’ vocabulary size would enable them to comprehend 95% of the running words in most of the books in the sample, but that size would not help them to understand 98% of the running words in any of the sampled books. These results suggest that, on average, no student in the sample could have optimal comprehension of the sampled reference books. Therefore, our study calls for the need to introduce serious reading programmes at the primary and secondary school levels so as to promote students' vocabulary size and reading comprehension ability.
Satire as a Tool for Social Commentary in Terry Pratchett’s Equal Rites
Authors: Dr. Rafea Mohsin Alwan
Published: April 2024

يعتبر الهجاء وسيلة ادبية تستخدم لنقد اخطاء وعيوب المجتمع بطريقة ادبية بارعة للحد من الظواهر السلبية ومحاولة تصحيحها.
يستخدم الهجاء انماط مختلفة منها  الهزل او الازدراء او السخرية او السخط ازاء عيوب المجتمع من اجل  خلق وعي لدى الجماهيرعلى امل ان تغيير وضعها. يقوم الهجاء النقدي الساخر بكشف الحقيقة المؤلمة ورؤية الاشياء كما هي بصورة واضحة وغير ضبابية لغرض تصحيح المسار الخاطىء الذي تسير عليه الامة .لذا يهدف البحث  الى دراسة رواية تيري براتشيت"المساواة في الحقوق"  لتحليل اسلوب الكاتب النقدي من خلال استخدامه للهجاء الساخروالذي من خلاله يصل الى هدفه وراء كتابة هذة الرواية وهو نقد العيوب والسلبيات والممارسات الخاطئة التي تمارسها البشرية في المجتمع. يمتاز تيري براتشيت بملاحظته الدقيقة الحاذقة لنقد وهجاء ما يدور حوله من قضايا سياسية واجتماعية وثقافية. يقوم هذا البحث في دراسة  اهمية دور الكاتب الادبي من خلال تسليط الضوء على فضح ونقد الممارسات الخاطئة والسلبية للفرد والمجتمع على حد سواء.  هنالك ثلاثة انواع من اساليب الهجاء :اولها هو الهجاء الهوراسي الذي يسخرمن سلبيات واخطاء المجتمع بروح الدعابة اللطيفة والفكاهه الذي يجلب المتعة ويسبب الضحك . على العكس منه نجد اسلوب الهجاء الجوفيناليي الذي  ينقد بأسلوب غاضب ولاذع فض  ،اما  النوع الثالث هو الهجاء المينيبي الذي يهاجم وينقد الفكر والتوجهات وليس التصرفات. علما ان تيري براتشيت هو كاتب ساخرنموذجي  يتبع النوع الاول وهو الهجاء الساخرالهوراشي.
قاعدةُ الإحسانقاعدةٌ فقهية وحاجةٌ مجتمعية
Authors: التميمي م.د. اركان حسن زيدان
Published: April 2024

لقاعدة الإحسان من الأهمية ما يستدعي التوقف عندها والبحث في أغوار أدلتها، والأبعاد التي تمتد إليها، فهي من القواعد الفقهية الممتدة اجتماعيًا، حيث حضورها في كثير من المواقف التي يقدِم عليها الإحسان بدافع الإحسان إلى الآخرين، وقد يرافق ذلك ما يستدعي منه الضمان، فيأتي دور القاعدة الفقهية في نفي الضمان عنه لداعي الخير والإحسان الذي حرّكه ودعاه لذلك الموقف.
ولما كان الهدف من وراء هذه القاعدة هو عدم تضمين المُحسن فيها، وتمثل الحل لكثير من القضايا والمواقف التي تقع في المجتمع فهي قاعدة فقهية وحاجة مجتمعية.
وجاء البحث بعد التوطئة بستة مباحث، تكفل المبحث الأول منها بالتعريف بقاعدة الإحسان لغةً واصطلاحًا، وخُصص المبحث الثاني لبيان أهميتها فقهيًا واجتماعيًا، وتكفل المبحث الثالث ببيان الأدلة على هذه القاعدة، وهي الأدلة القرآنية والروائية الدالة على هذه القاعدة، ثم دليل الإجماع وبناء العقلاء، وخصص المبحث الرابع لتوضيح حدود القاعدة، بينما استعرض المبحث الخامس الإشكالات الواردة على قاعدة الإحسان وردّها، وأُفرد المبحث السادس والأخير لعرض نماذج تطبيقية.
Alfabetización informacional en el uso de Google Classroom para promover aprendizajes significativos en estudiantes del nivel medio superior
Authors:   Dirección General de Bachillerato, De Lira Hernández Ruth Aideé , García Guerrero Montserrat ,   Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas
Published: April 2024

El presente artículo presenta un trabajo de intervención que tuvo como objetivo la implementación de un curso de alfabetización informacional sobre la herramienta Classroom a los estudiantes del Centro de Estudios de Bachillerato 6/1 en Aguascalientes, México, con la finalidad de desarrollar competencias que faciliten los aprendizajes significativos. Se trata de una investigación de tipo aplicada de nivel descriptivo, en el que se emplea un diseño de tipo prexperimental, con una lectura de datos de tipo mixta. Los instrumentos empleados fueron dos cuestionarios que se aplicaron uno al inicio de la intervención y otro al final (prepost).
The Impact of Counselor Bias in Assessment: A Comprehensive Review and Best Practices
Authors: Bulut Solmaz , Rostami Mehdi , Shokatpour Lotfi Shahla , Jafarzadeh Naser , Bulut Sefa , Bukhori Baidi , Seyed Alitabar Seyed Hadi , Zadhasn Zohreh , Mardani Farzaneh
Published: April 2024

Objective: This review article aims to comprehensively explore the impact of counselor bias on assessment processes within the counseling profession. It seeks to identify the types and manifestations of biases, assess their implications on counseling outcomes, and recommend best practices for mitigating these biases to promote more equitable counseling practices. Methods and Materials: A systematic literature review was conducted, examining peer-reviewed articles, books, and conference proceedings published between 1997 and 2023. Databases such as PsycINFO, PubMed, ERIC, and Google Scholar were searched using keywords related to counselor bias, psychological assessment, and best practices in bias mitigation. The selection criteria focused on studies that explicitly addressed counselor biases in the context of assessment practices. Theoretical frameworks relevant to understanding and addressing counselor bias, such as Implicit Association Theory, Social Cognition Theory, and the Multicultural Counseling Competency Framework, were also reviewed to provide a conceptual backdrop for the analysis. Findings: The review reveals that counselor bias—spanning from pre-assessment and in-assessment to post-assessment phases—significantly undermines the objectivity and fairness of psychological assessments. These biases, deeply rooted in societal stereotypes and personal prejudices, manifest in various forms, including racial, ethnic, gender, and socioeconomic biases. Theoretical frameworks highlight the complexity of counselor biases and underscore the importance of self-awareness, reflective practice, and multicultural competencies in mitigating their impact. Best practices identified include enhancing counselor self-awareness, integrating comprehensive bias-awareness training in counselor education, and implementing systemic changes to support equity in counseling practices. Conclusion: Counselor bias presents a pervasive challenge within the counseling profession, impacting the validity and efficacy of psychological assessments. Addressing this issue requires a concerted effort that encompasses individual, educational, and systemic interventions. By adopting best practices focused on bias mitigation and promoting cultural sensitivity, the counseling profession can move towards more equitable and effective practices. Future research should aim to explore the effectiveness of specific interventions and expand the understanding of biases beyond the traditionally examined dimensions.
Treatments of Coleus forskholii that increase rooting to get larger crude forskolin extract
Authors: Omar Elyamany Abdelrahman
Published: April 2024

The aim is study of effect of some phytohormones and microelements in a tissue culture system to extract forskolin by different solvents from hairy roots in Plectranthus barbatus Andr. (Syn.Coleus forskohlii Briq.). Our results indicated that, the best parameters for increasing the number and length of roots were by indole butyric acid. Low concentrations of boron and silicon also promote rooting of Coleus cuttings. Methanol is a more efficient solvent than ethanol and ethyl acetate in forskolin extraction. Root hairs of the terminal cuttings of Coleus forskohlii appear after treatment with bacterial inoculum Agrobacterium rhizogenes. Forskolin levels increased to 13 and 5.3 mg/L in hair roots after 4 weeks of incubation. Forskolin extraction from tissue culture media is more efficient (40 mg/L per g wet weight) compared to extraction from root cuttings (13 mg/10 g wet weight).
Immunological and molecular study for TLR2 in patients with breast tumors
Authors: Ali Wurood , Gemeel Abd Frial
Published: April 2024

A tumor is a mass of abnormal tissue. There are two types of breast cancer tumors: those that are non-cancerous, or ‘benign’, and those that are cancerous, which are ‘malignant’ Seventy (70) biopsy  of  breast tumors  patients women without chemotherapy for DNA extraction for genetic polymorphism of TLR2 and local immunity study for TLR2 , fifty (50) blood sample from healthy women as control group.  One hundred (100) blood sample from women with breast tumor for   polymorphism of TLR2 and   evaluated  immune markers (TLR2).The age  of women in this study ranging from (14-66) years in AL-Hilla-Teaching hospital , Imam Sadiq Hospital and  Marjan hospital  a period from September 2021 to October 2022.the result appearedthat By Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay technique showed that the concentration of TLR2 in  serum patients were (9.953±4.606)  significantly increased  compare with control (6.774±3.855 )respectively, The concentrations of TLR2 in  serum patients were (5.599±3.550)  significantly different  compare with concentrations tissue (21.000 ±14.356 )respectively , For TLR2  196 to 174 del  genotyping the result was significantly only  deletion in (G, C , T ) between patients with chemotherapy and control ) at (p =0.003* , 0.0007* , 0.04*) respectively , also the result significantly for insertion of (G) between patients with chemotherapy and control ) at (p =0.01* )
ANALISIS KEBIJAKAN UNTUK MENGATASI KEKURANGAN PENGHULU DI INDONESIA
Authors: Sarini
Published: April 2024

Makalah kebijakan ini menguraikan bahwa saat ini Indonesia mengalami kekurangan penghulu dengan jumlah yang cukup signifikan. Penghulu yang tersedia hanya mencapai 55% dari jumlah kebutuhan yang ideal. Makalah kebijakan ini bertujuan untuk merekomendasikan kebijakan yang tepat agar kebutuhan penghulu di Indonesia dapat terpenuhi, sehingga pelayanan publik di KUA berjalan dengan lancar dan Indeks Kepuasan Masyarakat terhadap layanan KUA meningkat. Penulisan artikel ini dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan analisis deskriptif agar memberikan gambaran yang mendalam terhadap permasalahan kekurangan penghulu dan kebijakan penanggulangannya. Dari hasil dan analisis mengenai kekuatan dan kelemahan masing-masing kebijakan yang diusulkan sehingga didapatkan rekomendasi kebijakan yang dapat dijalankan oleh para pemangku kebijakan.
KEMUDAHAN DALAM PENDIRIAN RUMAH IBADAT MERUPAKAN SEBUAH KENISCAYAAN
Authors: Sulistiyono Obed Meiria
Published: April 2024

Makalah kebijakan ini bertujuan untuk mendapatkan rekomendasi kebijakan atas permasalahan pendirian rumah ibadat yang mengalami hambatan dalam proses pelaksanaannya di masyarakat. Peraturan tentang pendirian rumah ibadat, yaitu Peraturan Bersama Menteri Agama dan Menteri Dalam Negeri Nomor 9 dan Nomor 8 Tahun 2006 justru menjadi penghambat, dikarenakan kondisi persyaratan yang susah dipenuhi terutama bagi pemeluk agama dan kepercayaan tertentu. Memeluk suatu agama atau kepercayaan dan beribadah sesuai dengan agama dan kepercayaannya merupakan Hak Asasi Manusia yang wajib dilindungi oleh negara. Makalah ini menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif dengan mengumpulkan data melalui wawancara, observasi, dan studi dokumentasi. Hasil kajian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat adanya regulasi yang menjadi penghambat pendirian rumah ibadat. Regulasi yang ada tidak dapat mengayomi dan mempermudah pendirian rumah ibadat. Pemahaman keagamaan yang sempit menimbulkan tidak terjadinya kebebasan beragama dalam proses pendirian rumah ibadah. Adanya sikap diskriminatif terhadap agama tertentu. Masih adanya pemahaman bahwa penganut minoritas agama tertentu tidak bisa mendirikan rumah ibadat di lingkungan penganut agama mayoritas. Oleh karena itu, diperlukan sebuah kebijakan yang dapat mempermudah dan melindungi para pemeluk agama atau kepercayaan untuk dapat membangun rumah ibadat sesuai dengan ajaran agama dan kepercayaannya tersebut. Diperlukan juga sebuah tindakan nyata yang dilakukan terus-menerus untuk menumbuhkan moderasi beragama di masyarakat, yaitu sikap saling menghormati dan gotong-royong antar umat beragama.
PERAN STRATEGIS STANDAR BIAYA KELUARAN DALAM MENINGKATKAN PENGANGGARAN BERBASIS KINERJA KEMENTERIAN AGAMA
Authors: Kusnadi Endang
Published: April 2024

Makalah kebijakan ini mengulas tentang peran strategis Standar Biaya Keluaran dalam meningkatkan penganggaran berbasis kinerja di Kementerian Agama untuk peningkatan kualitas perencanaan penganggaran. Kajian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan analisis deskriptif tentang motif penerapan Standar Biaya Keluaran Inspektorat Jenderal dan motif keenganaan penerapan Standar Biaya Keluaran pada unit selainnya. Kajian ini diharapkan dapat memberikan informasi yang akurat tentang kecenderungan motif penerapan SBK. Selain itu, penulis juga ingin menggali lebih mendalam dengan melakukan analisis efektivitas penggunaan SBK pada Inspektorat Jenderal untuk mendukung peran Standar Biaya Keluaran dalam meningkatkan Penganggaran Berbasis Kinerja pada unitnya dengan alasan: (1) mengetahui motif implementasi Standar Biaya Keluaran dalam penyusunan dan penelaahan anggaran berbasis kinerja, (2) evaluasi pencapaian output dan outcome serta efisiensi implementasi Standar Biaya Keluaran, dan (3) menganalisis faktor motif dan evaluasi Standar Biaya Keluaran dalam meningkatkan kualitas penganggaran berbasis kinerja. Aspek yang dikaji menunjukkan bahwa: motif implementasi Standar Biaya Keluaran, evaluasi implementasi Standar Biaya Keluaran pada Inspektorat Jenderal, dan peran strategis Standar Biaya Keluaran dalam meningkatkan Penganggaran Berbasis Kinerja. Faktor motif dan evaluasi implementasi Standar Biaya Keluaran memperkuat urgensi perannya dalam meningkatkan kualitas penganggaran berbasis kinerja dalam hal: menentukan target kinerja yang realistis, meningkatkan akuntabilitas, mengurangi biaya pengeluaran, memperkuat transparansi dan partisipasi, dan mendorong inovasi perbaikan. Dengan demikian, penulis merekomendasikan kepada para stakeholders mendorong untuk lebih memahami urgensi peran strategis SBK dalam penganggaran berbasis kinerja untuk dipahami oleh semua pihak di lingkungan Kementerian Agama, mulai dari level pimpinan yang tertinggi hingga pelaksana.
ANALISIS KEBIJAKAN TERHADAP RENDAHNYA KINERJA PEGAWAI PELAKSANA PENGELOLA DATA KEAGAMAAN PADA KANTOR KEMENTERIAN AGAMA KABUPATEN HULU SUNGAI UTARA
Authors: Halidah
Published: April 2024

Artikel ini merupakan sebuah naskah kebijakan yang dihasilkan dari menganalisis dan mengidentifikasi rendahnya kinerja pegawai pelaksana Pengelola Data Keagamaan Kantor Kementerian Agama Kabupaten Hulu Sungai Utara. Adapun permasalahan yang ditemui, yaitu: (1) Pengelola data keagamaan belum mempunyai keahlian, kecakapan, dan kemampuan yang memadai; (2) Tugas dan fungsi Pegawai Pelaksana Pengelola Data Keagamaan belum dijalankan secara efektif dan efisien; serta (3) Rendahnya disiplin, loyalitas, dan tanggung jawab Pengelola Data Keagamaan dalam melaksanakan tugas-tugas mereka. Penulisan artikel ini dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan analisis deskriptif, untuk mendapatkan data yang relevan sesuai masalah yang menjadi objek kajian disertai analisis data sekunder dan wawancara langsung yang dilakukan secara mendalam (in-depth interview). Secara garis besarnya, data analisis kebijakan ini menunjukkan bahwa dari 13 kabupaten/kota yang ada di Provinsi Kalimantan Selatan, Kantor Kementerian Agama Kabupaten Hulu Sungai Utara mengalami keterlambatan pengumpulan data hingga tenggat waktu yang ditentukan. Hal tersebut mengakibatkan terhambatnya kinerja data keagamaan, baik di tingkat Kantor Wilayah Provinsi hingga penyampaian pelaporan di tingkat pusat. Dari hasil dan pembahasan diperoleh kesimpulan dan rekomendasi kebijakan berupa: (1) Menambah pengetahuan IPTEK para Pegawai Pelaksana Pengelola Data Keagamaan; (2) Menambah kreatifitas kerja dan inovasi melalui ide yang disampaikan; (3) Meningkatkan disiplin kerja pegawai, terutama pada tanggung jawab sesuai tugas dan fungsi, mengacu pada petunjuk dan pedoman kerja yang berlaku; (4) Melakukan rekrutmen, baik melalui jalur PNS maupun PPPK untuk formasi Jabatan Fungsional Statistisi; serta (5) Mendorong pengangkatan Pegawai Negeri Sipil dalam Jabatan Fungsional Statistisi melalui jalur penyesuaian/Inpassing.
Tooth wear (Teil 2)
Authors: Imfeld Carola , Lussi Adrian
Published: April 2024

Abrasion, Abfraktion und Attrition wurden als Formen des Überbegriffs «tooth wear» im ersten Teil besprochen. Im Folgenden werden Demastikation und Erosion behandelt.
Impact of Online Shopping Addiction on Compulsive Buying Behavior and Life Satisfaction among College Students
Authors: Basit Ameena , Hameed Muddsar , Azid Durnave , Nawaz Amber , Rauf Muhammad Athar , Yasir Muhammad Umer , Raza Saqib
Published: April 2024

Background: The advent of digital commerce has significantly altered consumer behaviors, particularly among college students who represent a dynamic and influential demographic. While online shopping offers convenience and a broad range of choices, it has also led to concerns regarding online shopping addiction, compulsive buying behavior, and their impacts on life satisfaction. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for developing strategies to address potential negative outcomes.
Objective: This study aimed to examine the impact of online shopping addiction on compulsive buying behavior and life satisfaction among college students, with a particular focus on identifying gender differences in online shopping behaviors.
Methods: Employing a cross-sectional survey design, the study sampled 200 college students from Rawalpindi, Pakistan, using purposive sampling techniques. Instruments included the Online Shopping Addiction Scale (OSAS), Compulsive Buying Behavior Screening Tool (CBBST), and Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS), with data analysis conducted through Pearson correlation, t-tests, and linear regression analyses using SPSS version 25.
Results: The study revealed significant gender differences in online shopping addiction, with female students showing higher levels of addiction (M = 49.5, SD = 12.0) compared to male students (M = 43.1, SD = 12.4), t(198) = 3.7, p < .000. A strong positive correlation was found between online shopping addiction and compulsive buying behavior (r = .64, p < .000). Online shopping addiction predicted 41% of the variance in compulsive buying behavior (β = .64, p < .000) but had a minimal impact on life satisfaction, explaining only 3% of the variance (β = .05, p = .4).
Conclusion: The findings underscore the significant role of online shopping addiction in influencing compulsive buying behaviors among college students, with notable gender differences in addiction levels. However, the impact of online shopping addiction on life satisfaction remains minimal. These insights highlight the need for targeted interventions to mitigate the negative effects of online shopping addiction and support healthier consumer behaviors among young adults.
Improvement in Thrombocytopenia after Direct Acting Anti-Viral (DAA)Therapy in Patients with Hepatitis C Virus-Related Chronic Liver Disease in Pakistani Population-A Single Centered Study
Authors: Ali Nadar , Lakho Nazeer , Khan Raja Taha Yaseen , Haq Muhammad Manzoor ul , Memon Hassan Liaqat , Mangnejo Ghulam Murtaza , Ismail Hina , Ali Imdad , Majid Zain , Nasir Abdullah , Luck Nasir Hasan
Published: April 2024

Background: Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) infection remains a significant global health challenge, often leading to chronic liver diseases such as cirrhosis and associated complications like thrombocytopenia. Directly acting antivirals (DAAs) have revolutionized HCV treatment due to their high efficacy and favorable safety profiles but the impact on thrombocytopenia, particularly in the Pakistani population, has been less studied.
Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of DAA therapy on platelet count and other laboratory parameters in chronic HCV patients with thrombocytopenia in Pakistan and to establish correlations between treatment outcomes and baseline laboratory values.
Methods: A retrospective observational study was conducted at the Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation from January 2018 to December 2022. Patients with chronic HCV genotype 3a infection, compensated cirrhosis, and a baseline platelet count of less than 150 × 10^9/L were included. Exclusion criteria encompassed decompensated liver disease, liver cancer, and other specific conditions. The treatment regimens were Sofosbuvir plus Daclatasvir or Velpatasvir plus Ribavirin over three months. Parameters such as complete blood counts, serum creatinine, liver enzymes, and Child-Turcotte-Pugh (CTP) and Model for End-Stage Liver Disease (MELD) scores were recorded at baseline and post-treatment. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 25, employing paired t-tests and Pearson correlation coefficients.
Results: A total of 195 patients were studied, with a mean baseline platelet count of 100.7 × 10^9/L, which significantly increased to 122.2 × 10^9/L post-treatment (p < 0.001). Improvements were also noted in mean serum creatinine (0.96 mg/dL to 0.87 mg/dL; p = 0.009), total bilirubin (1.6 mg/dL to 1.2 mg/dL; p < 0.001), liver enzymes (ALT from 63.9 IU to 45.9 IU; p < 0.001 and AST from 86.8 IU to 59.5 IU; p < 0.001), and MELD scores (11.5 to 9.3; p < 0.001). Hemoglobin levels and total leukocyte counts also showed significant improvements.
Conclusion: DAA therapy significantly improves platelet counts and other laboratory parameters in chronic HCV patients with thrombocytopenia, suggesting a positive impact on liver function and patient management. This study highlights the importance of DAAs in the therapeutic regimen for HCV in the Pakistani population, contributing to better clinical outcomes and healthcare practices.
Régis Lefort Des arbres
Authors: Gannier Odile
Published: April 2024

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« Liquidambar, sapin, chêne, muflier, térébinthe, lentisques, châtaignier, hêtre, bouleau, ficus, saule, araucaria, arbre de Judée, ginkgo, cognassier, cyprès, cèdre, if, pin parasol, pin maritime, pin à crochets (tous pins formant en moi un seul et même pin), poirier, tamaris, stop… et moi, dans cette forêt dense, roi boiteux se noyant dans une langue devenue pour la première fois étrange. Tous ces noms, je les découvrais dans la Flore pratique de Roger Blais qui devait me permettre, j’avais alors vingt ans, d’atteindre l’ordre biologique. J’ai gardé de cette jeunesse arboricole l’amour des noms énigmatiques et la puissance de leur matière métamorphique et musicale. Bien que toujours incapable de reconnaître chacune de ces espèces, elles génèrent en moi une imagination de la nature. »

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Collectif Cételle (trad.) et Audre Lorde Contrechant
Authors: Gannier Odile
Published: April 2024

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Une anthologie poétique d’Audre Lorde, poétesse-guerrière incontournable des luttes intersectionnelles, illustrée par Maya Mihindou et postfacée par Maboula Soumahoro.

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Emulating Prophet Muhammad's Hairstyle As a Form Of Ittiba’ Sunnah By Muslim Youths
Authors: Wafa Satria Kamil  , Faradelia Mahmudita  , Rikana Nur Lailatul Ramadhani  , Ahmad Saddad
Published: April 2024

Appearance is an important thing to be considered by every group. For a man, having a neat hairstyle can give added value to the man. But who would have thought that in Islam there are several hairstyles that are recommended and disgraced in accordance with the teachings of the Prophet SAW. The purpose of this study is to discuss the nature of hair and the way the Prophet combs his hair, as well as the opinion of the Ulama regarding ittaba'. This research uses a type of qualitative research using the library research method or library study analysis. The literature study method is a method of collecting some data obtained from trusted sources or literature, both in the form of hadith master books, journals and websites. The results of this study indicate that the length of the Prophet's hair ranged from reaching both sides of the ear and both shoulders when he did not shave it. The Prophet was not fixated on one state of hair although the most serious state was to leave it short and neat. The Prophet preferred the hairstyle of the Jews and Christians which was left loose. In addition, the Prophet also imitated the hairstyle like the tradition of the polytheists which was split in the middle. This study found that the different lengths of the Prophet's hair mentioned in the hadith are very important to make his hair neat. Therefore, if one wants to follow the Prophet's hair Sunnah, they can shave, comb, or tie their long hair.
Environmental Orientation, Green Supply Chain Management, and Corporate Performance: The Mediating Role of Green Supply Chain Management
Authors: Saira Ghulam Hassan
Published: April 2024

As people have become more concerned about the environment's ability to sustain itself over the past few years, environmental orientation and environmentally responsible management of supply chains have become increasingly important. The approach that a company takes towards the preservation of the natural world and the part it plays in the introduction of environmentally responsible policies is what is meant by the term "environmental orientation." Green supply chain management, on the other hand, entails the incorporation of environmentally friendly practises throughout the entirety of the supply chain, beginning with the procurement of raw materials and continuing all the way through the delivery of finished goods. The objective of green supply chain management is to lessen the negative impact that a company's operations have on the surrounding environment while simultaneously maintaining or improving the company's level of performance. In this study, we investigate the connection between environmentally conscious business practises, environmentally conscious management of supply chains, and successful business operations. In addition to this, we investigate the role that green supply chain management plays as a mediator in this connection. According to our findings, an environmental orientation appears to have a positive influence on green supply chain management, which in turn appears to have a positive influence on corporate performance. In addition, we discovered that environmentally responsible management of supply chains acts as a moderating variable, thereby reinforcing the connection between environmental orientation and business performance. Our findings shed light on the significance of environmental orientation as well as environmentally responsible management of supply chains in the process of improving corporate performance. When it comes to supply chain management, businesses that have a strong environmental orientation are more likely to adopt environmentally friendly practises, which can lead to improved performance.
Research on Feedback and improvement Mechanism Innovation of Accounting Talent Training under the Background of New Business
Authors: Liu Siyi
Published: April 2024

The rapid evolution of the business environment, propelled by technological advancements and globalization, has necessitated a paradigm shift in accounting talent training. This study investigates the feedback and improvement mechanisms crucial for innovating accounting education to meet contemporary business demands. It underscores the importance of integrating real-time business scenarios, technological tools, and global accounting standards into the curriculum. The research adopts a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative data from surveys of accounting professionals and qualitative insights from interviews with educators. The findings reveal significant gaps in current accounting education, including outdated curricula, insufficient exposure to cutting-edge technologies, and a lack of global perspective. The study proposes a dynamic feedback mechanism involving all stakeholders—students, educators, professionals, and industry bodies—to continually update the curriculum. Furthermore, it suggests incorporating experiential learning and digital tools to enhance practical skills. The conclusion posits that a responsive and innovative training mechanism can better prepare accounting graduates for the challenges of new business landscapes, thereby contributing to the profession's advancement and the broader economy.
PENYULUHAN BAHAYA PENGGUNAAN MINYAK GORENG BEKAS PAKAI TERHADAP KESEHATAN PADA IBU-IBU PKK DI KELURAHAN PURBAYAN KECAMATAN BAKI SUKOHARJO
Authors: Prabandari Anggraeni Sih , Rokhmah Laela Nur , Sari Ajeng Novita , Pramonodjati Fredericus , Utami Nataly Ayu
Published: April 2024

Minyak goreng menjadi kebutuhan pokok manusia. Tingkat konsumsi minyak goreng terus meningkat dipicu munculnya aneka jenis makanan yang diolah dengan cara menggoreng (deep fry). Meningkatnya kebutuhan akan minyak goreng dan mahalnya harga minyak goreng di pasaran memicu munculnya perilaku menggunakan minyak goreng berulang kali. Hal ini berbahaya bagi kesehatan karena pemanasan pada suhu tinggi menyebabkan hilangnya vitamin dan antioksidan di dalam minyak serta memicu timbulnya radikal bebas dan zat karsinogenik. Kegiatan edukasi dampak konsumsi minyak jelantah bagi kesehatan telah dilakukan pada ibu-ibu PKK Rt 03 RW 09 Kelurahan Purbayan Kecamatan Baki Sukoharjo pada hari Sabtu, 09 Desember 2023. Jumlah peserta yang hadir sebanyak 26 orang. Materi disampaikan melalui ceramah ilmiah dilanjutkan diskusi dan tanya jawab. Dalam kegiatan ini juga digali informasi tentang kebiasan penggunaan minyak goreng pada masyarakat. Setelah diberikan edukasi, terjadi peningkatan pengetahuan peserta menjadi “sangat memahami/sangat baik” yang dukur dari kuisioner sebelum dan setelah kegiatan edukasi dilaksanakan.
Nexus Between Technology, Education, Income, and Social Capital in Top 10 Terrorism Affected Countries: The Leading Role of Corruption
Authors: Sibt e Ali Muhammad , Zahir Faridi Muhammad , Ramzan Sheikh Muhammad , Javed Kashif , Qasim Javaid Muhammad
Published: April 2024

There is a strong correlation between the expansion of institutions in nations with advanced educational systems and an increase in the frequency and severity of terrorist attacks. This trend remains substantial even after accounting for factors like per capita income, political stability, unemployment, inequality, and urbanization. This is when the frequency and severity of terrorist attacks appear to be at their highest. Therefore, this study analyzes the impacts of terrorism on education in the top 10 terrorist countries between 2010 and 2020. This study considers the determinants of education (EDU): GDP per capita, terrorism, social capital, technology and physical capital. The study employs FMOLS estimation and the DOLS test to check the results of variables in this study. The effect of GDP per capita, social capital, and physical capital significantly positively impact education in this model. However, terrorism and technology have a negative impact on education. Moreover, the moderate effect of terrorism on social capital, technology and physical capital is negatively related to education. On behalf of the results, this study proposes how a country can maximize education.
Artificial Intelligence in Journalism: Examining Prospectus and Obstacles for Students in the Domain of Media
Authors: Husnain Muhammad , Imran Ali , Khan Tareen Hannan
Published: April 2024

This research explores the scope of AI use in journalism education from different perspectives. The results of the survey showed that there was widespread optimism among respondents about what AI could do for journalism. Some people had to express dissent or at least a neutral position on these points. AI in journalism has become a big topic within the media world today. Concerning AI, the study aims to find out about future students' prospects for careers in media. Literature explored that cross-industry skills and techno-genic aptitude are essential to allow future journalists to meet these challenges successfully. One of the findings from this data analysis was a broad consensus that Artificial Intelligence (AI) influences seven work aspects related to journalism: data management, trend observance and identification, interactive enrichment, fact checking, and targeted advertisement. Despite this, there was a broad division of opinion over how far and to what end AI can go in these areas. It warranted further examination.
Mediating Role of Financial Literacy in Relationship of Factors Affecting the Money Management Skills
Authors: Mustafa Abro Ali , Ali Maitlo Ayaz , Darya Khan Mughal Doolah , Sangah Sapna , Mughal Indra
Published: April 2024

In the contemporary era characterized by rapidity, it is anticipated that undergraduate students will assume leadership positions across several domains, including business and Nations. To excel in these positions, individuals must demonstrate robust financial decision-making abilities. These abilities are crucial for making prudent financial choices that may significantly influence their professional and personal life. Nevertheless, it is worth noting that the emphasis on money-management skills in developing nations is often confined to functional financial literature. This body of literature provides technical knowledge about budgeting and investing, although it may not include other variables that influence the process of making financial decisions. This study aims to determine the mediating role of financial literacy in factors affecting money management skills. The research used a quantitative methodology. A questionnaire was administered to three distinct groups of students, including computer science, English Language and Literature, and business students, at the Sindh University campus in Larkano, Pakistan. The results showed that economic and psychological factors rather than social factors significantly impact money management skills. The mediation results show that financial literacy has a mediating relationship between psychological factors and money management skills rather than economic and social factors.
STUDY OF GENETIC DIVERSITY OF APPLE TREE IN THE GUBIN REGION OF AZERBAIJAN
Authors:   Department of Genetics, Baku State University, Baku, Azerbaijan, Guseinova N.T.
Published: April 2024

The work is devoted to the study of the genetic diversity of local apple varieties common in the Guba region of Azerbaijan. The purpose of this work was to study biomorphological characteristics, identify them based on molecular markers and determine the degree of genetic relationship between species and forms of apple varieties. Based on DNA analysis of apple tree varieties from the collection, patterns of distribution of genes that control the long-term preservation of fruits in apple tree varieties and forms were identified. Unique genotypes carrying rare alleles at microsatellite loci were identified.
Chico Xavier, o Numinoso e as Ciências Normativas: Contribuições para a Psicologia da Religião
Authors: Neubern Mauricio
Published: April 2024

O presente trabalho tem por objetivo inicial realizar uma análise inspirada nas ciências normativas de Peirce para compreender a influência do Numinoso ou sagrado no médium brasileiro Chico Xavier, dada sua importância no cenário social e religioso do Brasil. Em seguida, visa também propiciar algumas contribuições para a psicologia da religião enquanto campo de saber. Três histórias sobre o médium são tomadas enquanto diagramas e discutidas a partir da estética, ética e semiótica, tendo sempre como base a Fenomenologia. Por fim, destaca que, a partir da especificidade ontológica do Numinoso, é possível à psicologia da religião estabelecer diferenças mais nítidas entre religião e espiritualidade, considerar os aspectos éticos ligados às relações entre ego e self e também o problema da verdade, que precisa ser pensado em termos dos sentidos subjetivos individuais e também pelos critérios coletivos de legitimação.
Encontro é o setting
Authors: Rabelo Ferreira Silva Maria Clara , Rodrigues Alves Evangelista Paulo Eduardo
Published: April 2024

O Plantão Psicológico é uma modalidade de atendimento psicológico constituída pelo atendimento imediato à procura por tal serviço. O encontro plantonista-cliente, no qual ambos desvelam a situação existencial deste que procura, é sua finalidade, pois propicia a integração de fragmentos da história e elaboração da vivência atual, promovendo novos posicionamentos e o resgate de autonomia. Sua estrutura é flexível, moldando-se de acordo com a demanda e necessidade daquele que o procura e da instituição que o oferta. Este artigo objetiva ilustrar a inventividade e a flexibilidade exigidas de uma plantonista. O atendimento exigiu que deixasse o setting tradicional (consultório) para ir ao encontro da cliente onde e como era possível a ela naquele momento. Assim, contribuiu para o resgate de uma familiaridade com o mundo em torno, que a estava afligindo. Após introdução teórica, apresenta um Diário de Bordo da aluna de Psicologia.
Epistemologia Fenomenológico-Psicológica
Authors: Da Silva Jefferson
Published: April 2024

O presente artigo visa a discutir os paradigmas do pensamento moderno na psicologia e a possibilidade de uma nova compreensão, perpassando os horizontes da hermenêutica filosófica de Paul Ricoeur. Paradigmas são como modelos para determinada prática científica em dado momento histórico. Baseando-se no movimento de um novo paradigma para a psicologia, indo para além das epistemologias lastreadas nas ciências naturais, vislumbra-se a identidade narrativa como base epistemológica, como um caminho na psicologia da perspectiva da psicoterapia. O pensamento moderno, com suas múltiplas contribuições para as ciências, pode se tornar uma visão de mundo obsoleta, diante da complexidade descortinada pelo pensamento novo paradigmático nos tempos contemporâneos. Nesta perspectiva, a psicologia é convidada a ampliar seus horizontes para outros caminhos, capazes de responderem aos desafios impostos pelas concepções de subjetividade vigentes. É nessa linha de raciocínio que a identidade narrativa pode ser uma possibilidade para abordagens psicoterapêuticas.
O ETERNO INSTANTE EM “PERFUME DE MULHER”
Authors: Silva Claudinei Aparecido de  Freitas da
Published: April 2024

Baseando-se no clássico Perfume de Mulher dirigido, pela primeira vez, em 1974, pelaprodução italiana de Dino Risi e repaginado, em 1992, pelo diretor Martin Brest, procuraremos,trazer à baila, o movimento da vida em sua fragrância feminina. Trata-se de compreender emque medida a metáfora do perfume inebria o campo perceptivo como pano de fundo desde ondea figura da mulher emerge com um protagonismo ímpar acerca da vida, ou melhor, da dança davida. O texto termina por descrever como um instante se eterniza admiravelmente num só ritmosendo, pois, capaz de transcender o tempo cronológico e devolver nova vida para além denossas convenções.