bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
"A portrait of the auteur as fanboy: The construction of authorship in transmedia franchises," by Anastasia Salter and Mel Stanfill
Authors: Rogers Laurel P.
Published: November 2022

Review of Anastasia Salter and Mel Stanfill. A portrait of the auteur as fanboy: The construction of authorship in transmedia franchises. Jackson: University of Mississippi Press, 2020. Paperback $30 (234p) (ISBN 9781496830470).
BuBu fandom and authentic online spaces for Chinese fangirls
Authors: Huang Ting
Published: November 2022

Considering BuBu fandom to be an authentic online fan space has implications for the transformative cycle of literacy production, social exchange, and identity formation as fangirls appropriate new materials and make new meanings. Specific illustrative data from two informants demonstrate that the site of BuBu fandom engages fangirls both in interest-driven literacy practices and social activities, with both rooted in a Chinese cultural context.
Trajectoires socio-économique et spatiale de l’agropastoralisme dans la région de Djebel Amour
Authors: Bensouiah Riad
Published: November 2022

À l’image de l’ensemble des territoires ruraux, le rythme d’évolution des territoires steppiques algérien s’est accéléré durant le dernier quart du siècle sous l’impulsion des facteurs de la modernité. Lors d’un travail de recherche sur la région de Djebel Amour, mené et publié en 2003, nous nous sommes intéressés à cette évolution et à ses facteurs. Plusieurs scénarios d’évolution ont ainsi été proposés. De retour dans la région 15 ans après, nous avons voulu vérifier la véracité des scénarios proposés et savoir si l’un parmi eux s’est concrétisé. L’analyse porte sur la dynamique des composantes des scénarios en fonction de la situation actuelle dans la région.
Treatment of Achilles tendon partial injuries with injection of peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PB-MNCs): a case series
Authors: Caravaggio Francesco , Depalmi Fabio , Antonelli Michele
Published: November 2022

Three patients with Achilles tendon partial injury were treated with local injection of peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PB-MNCs). All subjects were evaluated both clinically (American Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Society - AOFAS scale) and radiologically (MRI examination) at 2 months, and a clinical reassessment with the AOFAS scale was performed at 6 months. Functional and radiological signs of tendon healing processes were detected as early as 2 months after the procedure and the AOFAS scale rose from an initial average value of 37.0 to 82.7. Even though this study only involved a limited number of participants, our preliminary results indicate that regenerative therapies with PB-MNCs may be a valid alternative to surgical options for Achilles tendon partial injuries, especially in patients with contraindications to surgery, when other conservative approaches (exercises, physical therapies, sclerosing treatment) have failed. Further investigations on the subject seem rationally supported and advisable.
Quaternary geology of the south Core Zone area, Quebec and Labrador
Authors: Rice J M , Paulen R C , Ross M , McClenaghan M B , Campbell H
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Published: November 2022

The complex glacial geomorphology of east-central Quebec and western Labrador has resulted in conflicting ice sheet reconstructions leaving many questions regarding the behaviour of large ice sheets within their inner regions. Specifically, the ice-flow
chronology and subglacial conditions remain poorly constrained. To address this, surficial geology investigations were conducted across the border of Quebec and Labrador. A complex glacial history consisting of five ice-flow phases influenced by regional ice stream dynamics was identified, including
a near-complete ice-flow reversal. During each ice-flow phase, the subglacial thermal conditions fluctuated both spatially and temporally, resulting in palimpsest glacial dispersal patterns. Deglacial ages from samples collected as part of this research confirm deglaciation occurred relatively
rapidly around 8 ka. The results of this work improve our understanding of the glacial history of an inner region of the Laurentide Ice Sheet and have important implications for mineral exploration in the southern Core Zone area.
Virtual reality simulator’s effectiveness on the spine procedure education for trainee: a randomized controlled trial
Authors: Kim Ji Yeong , Lee Jong Seok , Lee Jae Hee , Park Yoon Sun , Cho Jaein , Koh Jae Chul
Published: November 2022

Background: Since the onset of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, virtual simulation has emerged as an alternative to traditional teaching methods as it can be employed within the recently established contact-minimizing guidelines. This prospective education study aimed to develop a virtual reality simulator for a lumbar transforaminal epidural block (LTFEB) and demonstrate its efficacy.Methods: We developed a virtual reality simulator using patient image data processing, virtual X-ray generation, spatial registration, and virtual reality technology. For a realistic virtual environment, a procedure room, surgical table, C-arm, and monitor were created. Using the virtual C-arm, the X-ray images of the patient’s anatomy, the needle, and indicator were obtained in real-time. After the simulation, the trainees could receive feedback by adjusting the visibility of structures such as skin and bones. The training of LTFEB using the simulator was evaluated using 20 inexperienced trainees. The trainees’ procedural time, rating score, number of C-arm taken, and overall satisfaction were recorded as primary outcomes.Results: The group using the simulator showed a higher global rating score (P = 0.014), reduced procedural time (P = 0.025), reduced number of C-arm uses (P = 0.001), and higher overall satisfaction score (P = 0.007). Conclusions: We created an accessible and effective virtual reality simulator that can be used to teach inexperienced trainees LTFEB without radiation exposure. The results of this study indicate that the proposed simulator will prove to be a useful aid for teaching LTFEB.
Grocery loyalty cards: Do they work? A customer-centred investigation
Authors: Wait Marius
Published: November 2022

Orientation: Research into the effectiveness of loyalty programmes is fragmented and paradoxical. Some authors showed that loyalty programmes are effective, while others demonstrated the contrary.Motivation for the study: This study draws on two previous studies and argues that theories compiled in developed economies are not applicable in emerging economies and that the success of loyalty programmes is a multidimensional topic.Research purpose: This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of grocery loyalty programmes within an emerging economy and investigate various areas to get a customer-centric perspective on this marketing tool.Research design, approach and method: This study used a qualitative methodology with an abductive mindset and proposed several hunches that arose from the findings. Ten online interviews were conducted with customers of grocery loyalty programmes, and issues were probed such as the customers’ purchase frequency, their price sensitivity, their advocacy of loyalty programmes and the quality and length of their relationship. The interview were transcribed and the content was analysed inductively.Main findings: Findings suggest that the customers of grocery loyalty programmes are generally uncertain about the benefits of loyalty programmes and a sense of disengagement is observed.Managerial/practical implications: Several suggestions are made to improve the practicality of loyalty programmes. These suggestions focus on ways to get the customers more engaged.Contribution of study: This study contributes to the academic knowledge within an emerging economy and provides some practical managerial suggestions for effective implementation. This study proposes that the effectiveness of loyalty programmes is not a simple issue and requires input from several disciplines, such as psychology.
Practices and barriers to screening for hyperglycaemia in pregnancy among providers of antenatal care in Jos, Nigeria
Authors: Imoh Lucius C. , Longwap Abdulazis S. , Haruna Favour E. , Asieba Oghale J. , Istifanus Joy P. , Imoh Joy A. , Banwat Mathilda E.
Published: November 2022

Background: Screening for hyperglycaemia in pregnancy (HIP) is an important component of comprehensive antenatal care. Screening practices for HIP in Nigeria and factors that influence these practices are not well understood.Objective: We examined the screening practices for HIP and their correlates among antenatal healthcare providers (AHPs).Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study of AHPs providing all levels of antenatal care was conducted between August 2019 and September 2019 in Jos, Nigeria. Eligible AHPs completed a semi-structured, self-administered questionnaire, and data were analysed for adherence to recommended screening practices such as World Health Organization, International Association of Diabetes and Pregnancy Study Groups and National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guidelines.Results: Of the 128 respondents included in the analysis, 59 (46.1%) were male and 69 (53.9%) were female. The mean participant age was 35.7 years (standard deviation: ± 8.5 years). Most (68.0%) screened all pregnant women (universal screening) for gestational diabetes mellitus. Fasting blood glucose (77.0%) and random blood glucose (55.7%) were the most common tests used. Only 27 respondents (22.1%) screened using the 75 g oral glucose tolerance test, and most were doctors, AHPs in faith-based or government institutions, tertiary institutions and facilities with availability of automated glucose analysers (p  0.05 for all).Conclusion: Screening practices for HIP among the AHPs do not generally conform to best practices. Hence, there is an urgent need for implementation of universal guidelines and provision of regular updates and basic glucose measuring devices for AHPs at all healthcare levels.
Performance management in South Africa’s municipalities: A case study of Buffalo City Metro
Authors: Ndasana Mvuyisi , Umejesi Ikechukwu
Published: November 2022

Background: The performance management system (PMS) allows employees and employers to clearly state the objectives and ways through which those objectives must be accomplished in an organisation. Against this background, this study investigated the challenges facing PMS at Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality (BCMM).Aim: This study examined performance management and organisational success in local government administration in South Africa.Setting: The study was conducted in the BCMM, located in the central business district of the Eastern Cape province in South Africa.Method: In-depth face-to-face interviews were conducted with a sample of 20 participants from BCMM. The participants were selected using the purposive sampling technique. The target population of the study was the employees of BCMM.Results: Based on the analysis of data, the study found that the municipality did not have an electronic system; they were using a manual system in their performance management. Furthermore, the participants also highlighted that there was no approved PMS policy framework that had been endorsed by the council of the municipality.Conclusion: This study recommended that the municipality must have an approved PMS policy framework, and it should be implemented at all levels of employment within the organisation.
Reflux symptoms and vocal characteristics in adults with non-organic voice disorders
Authors: Groenewald Nyasa E. , Du Toit Maria , Graham Marien A. , Swanepoel Carl , Maartens Giselle , Van der Linde Jeannie
Published: November 2022

Background: Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) is prevalent and can lead to voice disorders, but its diagnosis is difficult, because of limited correlations between clinical symptoms and organic pathology. Various tools and methods have been explored to aid a diagnosis of LPR.Objective: To investigate associations between reflux symptoms, acoustic-, perceptual-, and physical vocal characteristics, glottal function index (GFI), and vocal handicap index (VHI) in adults with non-organic voice disorders.Methods: Data of 51 adults with non-organic voice disorders were collected, using a retrospective cohort explorative research design, at a private ear, nose and throat specialist practice in Gauteng, South Africa. Quantitative outcomes were compared between reflux symptom index (RSI), acoustic characteristics (jitter, shimmer and fundamental frequency [F0]), maximum phonation time, perceptual- (GRBASI) and physical vocal characteristics, GFI and VHI.Results: The RSI showed positive fair correlations against GFI, VHIP and caffeine intake, indicating an increase in reflux symptoms with higher scores on the various measures. Moderate correlations were also found between GFI and VHIP, grade of hoarseness and jitter, strain and VHIP, strain and VHI total (VHIT) and between Asthenia and jitter. Very strong correlations were found within the various subsections of the VHI as well as between jitter and shimmer and between F0-male and physical symptoms of the VHI (VHIP).Conclusion: Results indicated associations between reflux symptoms, vocal characteristics, the GFI and the VHI. Based on the correlations found these tools used in conjunction could improve clinical diagnosis of LPR. Implications of these findings are promising, but further research is recommended.Contribution: This study contributes to the body of knowledge to support the accurate clinical diagnosis of LPR using subjective measures to determine LPR symptoms, as well as acoustic analysis.
Lean practices and supply-chain competitiveness in the steel industry in Gauteng, South Africa
Authors: Khoza Sizwe , Mafini Chengedzai , Loury Okoumba Welby V.
Published: November 2022

Background: The steel industry in South Africa suffered significantly when imported steel took over the market and collapsed big players in the industry in the last decade. The industry requires new business models and paradigms to improve its supply-chain strategies and adopt international standards such as lean supply-chain management practices to become competitive.Aim: In the study the relationships are investigated between lean supply-chain management practices, lean culture, and supply-chain competitiveness in the steel industry in Gauteng Province.Setting: The study was conducted in the steel manufacturing industry in the Gauteng Province, South Africa.Methods: In the study a quantitative method involving 265 supply-chain and operations managers and practitioners was employed. The Statistical Packages for Social Sciences (SPSS version 27.0) was used to analyse the data in which correlations and regression analysis were employed to test the research hypotheses.Results: The results of the study showed that four lean practices, namely Just in Time, Total Quality Management, Strategic Partnerships and Waste Elimination, all predict the establishment of a lean culture. However, Human Resource Management was statistically insignificant. The results further showed that a lean culture predicts competitiveness in the steel supply chain.Conclusion: The adoption of lean supply chain management in the steel industry is an essential contributor to its success.
Psychopathology in virtual education for primary school students in the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Fattahiyan Monavar , Okati-Aliabad Hassan , Seraji Maryam
Published: November 2022

BACKGROUND:

COVID-19 virus continues to be an international concern, challenging psychological resilience in all areas, especially virtual education, making the psychopathology and problems more evident.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

The present study is a qualitative study of conventional content analysis, in which 24 participants (14 parents, 5 teachers, and 5 principals) were selected by purposive sampling from primary schools in Zahedan. Data collection tools included semi-structured interviews with open-ended questions. Interviews continued until reaching data saturation. The transcripts of the interviews were coded according to Graneheim and Lundman's 5-step approach, and then, the codes were classified according to the specified axes. For accuracy and exactness of information, the researchers used the criteria of validity, verifiability, reliability, and transferability.

RESULTS:

The results of this study include two categories, “e-learning infrastructure” and “psychopathology,” indicating the importance of creating, using, and strengthening cyberspace infrastructure for the use of education in primary schools during COVID-19 pandemic.

CONCLUSION:

The results indicated that identifying these cases and attempting to eliminate them can reduce psychopathology and improve the quality of virtual education for students. Moreover, this can help principals and educational planners have new insights so that they can focus on solving psychological problems in e-learning and provide their supportive planning.
The roles and functions of future hospitals in health promotion
Authors: Rouhifard Mona , Vosoogh-Moghaddam Abbas , Moshiri Esmaeil
Published: November 2022

As a main pillar of the health and social welfare system, hospitals affect the public health status in two ways: (1) Prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation services and (2) external effects on society and the environment. The present study aimed to identify the roles and functions of future hospitals in the world. The present study was a systematic review in which all studies about the roles and functions of future hospitals in different countries with a time limit of 2000 to August 2021 were extracted from foreign databases, including PubMed, Cochrane, Scopus, and Web of Science, and search engine, Google Scholar, as well as Persian databases, including Magiran, SID, and Iran Medex. We utilized the STROBE checklists for quantitative studies and SRQR checklists for qualitative studies to critique and evaluate the quality of qualitative studies. We then extracted their results and classified the content according to the main and subtopics. A total of 16 articles met the inclusion criteria of the present study. Hospitals can play four roles: stand-alone, dominant, collaborative, and partner. Findings were classified into six general groups: the role and mission of future hospitals, the way of providing care, funding, staff and patients, technology and information of future hospitals, and the challenges and barriers of current hospitals. Health service policy-makers need to pay special attention to technological innovations and advances as well as changes in the roles and functions of hospitals and seek to turn the threats arising from external changes into opportunities for better hospital performances.
The impact of mobile phone fitness applications on the level of physical fitness and psychological well-being during covid-19
Authors: Soliman Mona , Rasheed Abeer , Hady Hager Abdel , Jdaitawi Malek , Khamees Amany , Abdelsalam Reda
Published: November 2022

BACKGROUND:

The impact of Coronavirus Disease-19 on peoples’ life has become evident. Recently, sport activities are important in improving individual health and their well-being. The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of using mobile phone fitness applications on some characteristics of physical fitness and psychological well-being of female university students.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

A descriptive study design was implemented using a survey which was adapted to collect data from a sample of 50 female participants within the age of 18 to 19 years. As for the results, the participants indicated that they used physical fitness application by smart phone regularly during COVID-19.

RESULTS:

The results also illustrate that there was a significant difference on the study variables based on the study groups and test time. The study results extend literature concerning sport activities participation and promoting positive well-being during COVID-19 pandemic.

CONCLUSION:

The study indicated a significant difference of the application on physical fitness and psychological well-being among the participants. Based on the results, the study recommended to organize several sport activities among students and encourage them to use smart phones for positive purposes. Finally, practical implications are outlined.
Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on learning status of student in Nepal
Authors: Chaudhary Gautam Prasad , Khadka Ram Bahadur , Lamichhane Anjana , Dhakal Bhawana , Das Nikita , Tharu Niraj Sing , Karki Khimdhoj , Pandey Jitendra
Published: November 2022

BACKGROUND:

This study was designed to evaluate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the learning status of students from different educational boards and universities of Nepal. An online survey was conducted from tenth to twentieth of September 2020 to record the data.

MATERIAL AND METHODS:

A self-designed questionnaire link, using “Google form” was sent to the students via social networks. A total of 589 participants shared their complete information. The simple percentage distribution was employed to evaluate the learning status of the students.

RESULTS:

During the lockdown period, >70% of the students were engaged in online classes, most commonly by using the Zoom app. The majority of the students were using WIFI as an internet source to attend online classes. Students have been suffering from various problems related to anxiety, stress, economic crises, poor internet connectivity, deprivation of study materials, required e-learning accessories, and an unsuitable study environment. Mainly, students from remote areas and middle income families suffered enormously. Among those participants, who were able to attend the online classes, the majority of students (70%) were dissatisfied with the ongoing online classes. Only 23.3% of the participants suggested the feasibility of online classes in the near future.

CONCLUSION:

Our study recommended that training teachers and students about online classes might create effectiveness toward e-learning. The government needs to provide free internet services to the remote areas and the poor students since in the current scenario, huge numbers of the population are struggling with the economic burden.
Interlinking alcohol intake, mental stress, psychotic experiences and job performance of higher institutions’ graduates
Authors: Owan Valentine Joseph , Duruamaku-Dim Jennifer Uzoamaka , Okon Abigail Edem , Akah Levi Udochukwu , Agurokpon Daniel Clement , Ubi Isaac Ofem , Abanyam Victor Atah
Published: November 2022

BACKGROUND:

Graduates’ job performance has become a matter that needs urgent attention. This is because many stakeholders are increasingly becoming interested in understanding the extent schools are able to produce output that meets the yearnings of society. Along these lines, we examined the contributions of alcohol intake to the job performance of higher education graduates while treating mental stress and psychotic experiences as mediators in the nexus.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

The study's population comprised all the graduates of higher education institutions in Nigeria between 2015 and 2020. Data were collected from a virtual cross-section of 3,862 graduates who self-reported to have taken alcohol in the past. These participants responded to an electronic questionnaire that was mailed to them. The scale content validity for clarity and relevance were 0.90 and 0.88, respectively, while the Cronbach alpha reliability estimate of the instrument is 0.86.

RESULTS:

Amongst many others, key findings indicate that alcohol intake, mental stress and psychotic experiences jointly made a significant negative contribution to the overall job performance of graduates (R
2 = 0.256, 95% confidence interval (CI) [0.23, 0.28], P = 0.00). Mental stress (B = −0.09, β = −0.14, z = −4.45, 95%CI [−0.24, −0.05], P = 0.00) and psychotic experiences (B = −0.26, β = −0.43, z = −8.07, 95%CI [−0.68, −0.16], P = 0.01) have significant negative contributions to graduates’ job performance, respectively. Alcohol intake and mental stress jointly predict the psychotic experiences of graduates (B = −0.26, β = −0.43, z = −8.07, 95%CI [−0.68, −0.16], P = 0.01). Alcohol intake has a positive contribution to the mental stress of graduates (R
2 = 0.797, 95%CI [0.77, 0.825], P = 0.01). Mental stress and psychotic experiences jointly mediated the relationship between alcohol intake and graduates’ job performance.

CONCLUSION:

It was concluded that high intake of alcohol and high levels of mental stress and psychotic experiences significantly reduce graduates’ job performance generally and in specific aspects. Alcohol intake can increase graduates’ job performance to a small extent depending on the amount consumed.
Challenges faced by health professions educationists en route to educational reforms in Pakistan
Authors: Abbasi Laila S. , Yasmeen Rahila , Sajjad Taliya
Published: November 2022

BACKGROUND:

Since the field of health professions education (HPE) is an emerging trend in the country, educationists face considerable challenges in their workplaces while proposing any changes in the existing systems of academic institutions. The challenges affect the quality of work, hinder innovation, and create a dysfunctional work environment, non-conducive for both personal and professional progress. The study was conducted to explore the various kinds of challenges faced by educationists while bringing changes to the existing systems of academic institutions in Pakistan.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

A qualitative exploratory research design was used to explore the challenges faced by health professions educationists in Pakistan during their efforts to bring about changes in the existing systems and structures. Thirteen health professions educationists working in various academic institutions of Pakistan were interviewed through one-to-one semi-structured interviews from March to May 2022. The data obtained were analyzed through manual thematic analysis, and themes and subthemes were identified.

RESULTS:

Four themes emerged after qualitative data analysis explaining the predominant challenges faced by educationists. These included challenges related to faculty and staff, institutional constraints, challenges from leadership, and stakeholders’ apprehension.

CONCLUSION:

Challenges are inevitable at every workplace but the field of health professions education in Pakistan faces significant challenges in institutions, leading to hindrance in positive developments and innovations in the field. Educationists should be skilled at recognizing the predominant challenges in the workplace and be equipped with strategies to manage conflicts to achieve productive results and to promote the long-overdue reforms in the field.
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on nurses mental health status in Iraq
Authors: Hadi Burhan , Mohammed Saja H.
Published: November 2022

BACKGROUND:

The COVID-19 pandemic is a major health crisis that has changed the life of millions globally. Coronaviruses are viruses’ group that can contract animals and humans and the cause of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS), and COVID-19. Nurses are the primary service providers in the health care; nurses who are in close contact with infectious patients need to get their mental health checked and supervised on a regular basis, particularly with regard to stress, anxiety, and suicidal ideation, so that they can provide optimal quality of life and healthy mental health to have good care for patients to assess the impact of the pandemic on mental health status for nurses in Iraq.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

A total of sample study (1000) nurses in Iraq completed an online questionnaire between March and May 2021. Psychological impact was assessed using the depression anxiety stress scale (DASS21).

RESULTS:

The study revealed impact COVID-19 on mental health status (anxiety stress) and no impact COVID-19 on mental health status (depression) for nurses was (P value = 0.040 and P value = 0.045, respectively).

CONCLUSION:

The impact COVID-19 on mental health status for nurses. Protecting the nursing staff from chronic stress, anxiety, and depression, which constitutes a psychological burden on health during the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, by clarifying the disease and how to prevent it, as well as providing the personal protective equipment to decrease stress, anxiety, and depression during the pandemic.
Propuesta para la inclusión de estudiantes migrantes en escuelas básicas católicas de Chile: modelo espiral de reflexión
Authors: Baeza Correa Jorge , Bustos Reyes Carlos , Guzmán Droguett María Angélica , Imbarack Dagach Patricia Andrea , Mercado Guerra Javier , Valledor Cuevas Laura
Published: November 2022

El artículo tiene como objetivo presentar una propuesta de modelo para favorecer la inclusión de estudiantes migrantes en escuelas básicas (primarias) de identidad católica, ubicadas en sectores vulnerables en Chile. Se utilizó como metodología un diseño de investigación-acción. En una primera fase se diagnosticó el estado de la inclusión de estudiantes migrantes en escuelas de las regiones de Santiago y Antofagasta. En la segunda, se elaboró el modelo y se realizó su validación por 18 pares expertos. Se contempla una tercera fase de pilotaje del modelo validado. El principal resultado de las primeras dos fases fue un Modelo Espiral de Reflexión que plantea preguntas en torno a tres ejes: organizacional, curricular y pedagógico, mediante las cuales un establecimiento educativo puede interrogarse respecto de su trabajo y avanzar en un proceso reflexivo permanente que le permita definir acciones para fortalecer la inclusión de estudiantes migrantes, promoviendo principios esenciales de catolicidad.
Experiencias del profesorado chileno en la implementación del Plan de Formación Ciudadana. Estudio de casos múltiples
Authors: Quintana Susarte Sebastián Pablo
Published: November 2022

En Chile, el año 2016 se promulgó la Ley 20.911 que obliga a todas las escuelas a diseñar un Plan de Formación Ciudadana. El procedimiento que cada escuela ha seguido para realizarlo continúa siendo poco conocido. Se exhiben los resultados de una investigación cualitativa destinada a examinar la experiencia de un grupo de docentes que ha asumido esta labor en tres escuelas de Santiago. Entre los resultados destacan los obstáculos con que se ha topado el profesorado al afrontar este desafío. Quienes participan coinciden en que los objetivos propuestos en la ley son ambiguos y no ofrecen lineamientos claros sobre qué es lo que debe hacerse. Acusan falta de tiempos, espacios y escasa implicación por parte de las autoridades. Atendiendo a esta evidencia, se discute la existencia de una distancia significativa entre los propósitos de la ley y su puesta en práctica, identificando algunas posibilidades de mejora.
Representaciones de género, etnia y familia en textos escolares públicos de Matemáticas en Chile
Authors: Pichún López Maricruz , Saldaña Zuñiga Loreto , Piñeiro Juan Luis
Published: November 2022

La siguiente investigación indaga en las representaciones de género, etnia y familia que se exponen en los textos de Educación Matemática de 1° a 4° básico entregados por el Ministerio de Educación de Chile. Mediante un análisis de contenido de los problemas contextuales e imágenes presentes se indaga cómo es representado el género, la etnia y la familia. Esto nos ha permitido encontrar algunos ejemplos dados a estudiantes de lo que se entiende por femenino y masculino. Además, se ha encontrado una disminuida representación de las etnias y de los distintos tipos de familias. Concluimos cuestionando las representaciones presentes desde una perspectiva igualitaria y exponiendo las carencias de los textos escolares.
Weak-strong uniqueness for volume-preserving mean curvature flow
Authors: Laux Tim
Published: November 2022

In this note, we derive a stability and weak-strong uniqueness principle
for volume-preserving mean curvature flow. The proof is based on a new notion of
volume-preserving gradient flow calibrations, which is a natural extension of the concept
in the case without volume preservation recently introduced by Fischer, Hensel,
Laux and Simon (2021). The first main result shows that any strong solution with
certain regularity is calibrated. The second main result consists of a stability estimate
in terms of a relative entropy, which is valid in the class of distributional solutions to
volume-preserving mean curvature flow.
PELATIHAN PENGGUNAAN GOOGLE DRIVE SEBAGAI MEDIA PENYIMPANAN BAGI PARA GURU DI MI NU RAMAN AGUNG KECAMATAN BUAY MADANG TIMUR
Authors: Septikasari Resti , Yuliantoro Ahmad Taufiq , KD Sri Enggar , Pertiwi Ratih Purnama , Dewi Tri Ratna , Pravitasari Dyah
Published: November 2022

Pelatihan ini dilakukan untuk memudahkan guru dalam menyimpan berbagai dokumen. Metode yang digunakan pengabdian ini adalah partisipasi aktif. Adapun alur dalam kegiatan pelatihan yang dimaksud meliputi tahap perencanaan, pelaksanaan, pendampingan dan evaluasi. Melalui tahapan yang dilakukan tersebut, semua guru bisa mengikuti dengan baik. Dari pembuatan e-mail sampai menyimpan dokumen pada media google drive.
LITERASI DIGITAL BAGI GURU DAN CALON GURU SEKOLAH DASAR SEBAGAI PENUNJANG PEMBELAJARAN DAN PENELITIAN
Authors: Khoiri Ahmad , Mastiah Mastiah , Mardiana Mardiana
Published: November 2022

Banyak guru Sekolah Dasar yang belum memahami manfaat penyajian pembelajaran melalui perangkat IT khususnya para guru dan calon guru sekolah dasar di Nanga Pinoh Kabupaten Melawi, terutama hal-hal yang berkaitan bagaimana cara untuk memperoleh program-program yang tepat dan baik untuk digunakan sebagai media pembelajaran digital dengan biaya yang murah dan mudah. Pelatihan literasi digital untuk guru dan calon guru sekolah dasar di Nanga Pinoh Kabupaten Melawi sangat diperlukan, agar guru terampil memperoleh dan memanfaatkan program-program pembelajaran berbasis teknologi digital serta menerapkannya di setiap pembelajaran. Pelatihan literasi digital yang dimaksud adalah bagaimana guru memanfaatkan situs pembelajaran melalui aplikasi play store pada hand phone android untuk memperoleh free books dan men-download berbagai materi atau media pembelajaran dengan youtube. Subjek sasaran kegiatan adalah 27 peserta dengan 22 guru SDN 28 Kelakik dan 5 calon guru sekolah dasar yaitu mahasiswa PGSD di Sekolah Tinggi Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan (STKIP) Melawi. Berdasarkan hasil pengabdian masyarakat yang telah kami laksanakan dapat ditarik kesimpulan yaitu Pelatihan Literasi Digital yang diselenggarakan untuk guru dan calon guru sekolah dasar di Nanga Pinoh Kabupaten Melawi berlangsung dengan baik dan berjalan lancar, serta tujuan tercapai optimal. Terbukti dari peningkatan skor post-test dibanding post-test, serta tingkat kepuasan terhadap keseluruhan pelaksanaan pelatihan yang cukup tinggi dan memuaskan. Melalui subjek sasaran kegiatan pelatihan literasi digital ini dapat meningkatkan pengetahuan cara meningkatkan literasi pada guru dan calon guru sekolah dasar melalui program-program digital. Dengan demikian diharapkan guru sekolah dasar dan calon guru sekolah dasar menjadi agen perubahan yang modern dan berkeunggulan di tengah masyarakat.
Analysis of the Influence of Learner’s SW Experience on Learning Effect in Design Thinking-based SW Basic Education
Authors: Oh Kyung-Sun , Jang Eun-Sil
Published: November 2022

As our society transitions into an intelligent information society, a systematic preparation is needed. However, as domestic elementary and secondary software (SW) education is not provided equally to learners, there are many concerns that the gap will widen as students enter higher schools. At a time when research in effective SW education strategy is urgently needed for learners with different SW education experiences, this study verified the effectiveness of education by applying design thinking education using design thinking to SW basic liberal arts courses in K University’s ‘Computational Thinking’ course in the first and second semesters of 2021.For the purposes of this research, We applied teaching methods to the field by teaching and designing computing thinking using design thinking. The period during which learners experienced SW education before education was subdivided into four groups to confirm the changes in ‘Computing Thinking Efficacy’ (CT effectiveness) and ‘SW education persistence’.As a result of this study, it is possible to confirm a positive change in the effectiveness of computing thinking classes using design thinking in SW basic liberal arts education. In addition, educators are now able to develop improvement plans. In future studies, in-depth research on improvement measures will be conducted to prepare various strategies that will allow us to make progress in the systematization of basic SW education to improve its overall quality.
A Case Study on the Development and Operation of Liberal Arts Subjects Using Micro-Learning Content
Authors: Do Hyunmi , Lee Hye-seung
Published: November 2022

This study analyzes the experiences of instructors and learners who were using micro-learning content, and suggests the development and operation plan of micro-learning to apply it to actual classes. In order to achieve the research purpose, K-MOOC courses operated by S University in Gyeonggi-do were developed and operated as micro-learning content. Of the 213 students who were enrolled in the lecture, 107 students participated in the survey. The research results covered learner perception of existing online learning, their experience of micro-learning content, and their course satisfaction.Learners perceived that the micro-learning content was short and focused only on the core material, improving their concentration compared to existing online lectures, and that repetitive classes were not burdensome. Thus, they were generally satisfied with the program. However, the instructors expressed regret over time constraints and the lack of environmental support for designing courses and developing content through micro-learning. On the other hand, instructors said that they would continue to develop micro-learning content in consideration of the high satisfaction of the learners and that they would consider various ways to better utilize the content. Based on these results, examples of how to develop and operate micro-learning content in universities and/or standardized classes were presented and the implications were discussed.
A Case Study on the University-Life Mentoring Program for Chinese Students
－Focusing on the Operational Case of S University
Authors: Kim JaeHee
Published: November 2022

The purpose of this study is to analyze the cases of extracurricular activities for Chinese international students and to consider the effects that can be expected from these programs, as well as the points in need of consideration when it comes to their operation. To this end, we reviewed the implementation cases of the mentoring program for Chinese international students operated by S University’s Liberal Arts Education Center located in Chungcheongnam-do for two semesters of 2021, along with the participants’ perceptions of the mentoring program.To this end, the contents of the activities are classified based on the five areas of: ‘Academic Promotion’, ‘University Adaptation’, ‘Interpersonal Relations’, ‘Cultural Exchange’, and ‘Career and Employment’ according to the purpose of the extracurricular activities. Moreover, in order not to show any bias, an activity plan was prepared and group activities were carried out. As a result of surveying the satisfaction of the program’s participants upon their completion of the activity, mentors and mentees recognized that the mentoring program had a positive effect on Academic Promotion, College Adaptation, Interpersonal Relationships, and Cultural Exchange. Regarding the most difficult point concerning the mentoring activity, and the points upon which the most improvement might be made, the participants stated that there was a lack of publicity of the program, the mentor’s lack of knowledge about the major of the mentees, the lack of expansion among the group members, and the number and duration lack of activities.Based on the results of this analysis, this paper aims to make it easier for international students to access extracurricular activities when designing future mentoring programs, to assign mentors according to their mentee’s Korean level as well as to their learning characteristics, i.e., their majors, and to have the participants do a better job at introducing their own language and culture. It was suggested that activities that can improve mutual cultural competency through various exchanges should be developed. In addition, to create a virtuous cyclical structure that provides foreign students with opportunities to become mentors for foreign freshmen, and for the effective operation of the program, collaboration between professors, mentors, and mentees must be successful, ensuring that mentors and mentees can continue to communicate. Finally, this study shows that continuous and systematic extracurricular activities should be established.
A Study on Exploring the Possibility of Learner-tailored Learning in Classics Education
Authors: Cho Hye Kyung
Published: November 2022

The purpose of this paper is to obtain implications for improving the teaching method of classics education by analyzing the case of the learner-tailored individual and team-based activity parallel classes for the cultivation of core competencies in classics education, as well as to gain an better understanding of the students’ perceptions of classics education. The research question raised in this paper is first, what is learner-customized education in classics education and how is it possible? Second, how should reading notes be structured and utilized as learner-tailored education? Third, how should the discussion be operated as a team-customized education? Fourth, what should be the relationship between individual activities and team activities, and what is the synergistic effect of the two activities?As a result of the research on the problems raised, the instructor can provide 1:1 feedback on the students’ reading notes written before class by using the online bulletin board reflecting the learners’ characteristics, that is, the characteristics of learners who prefer immediate feedback due to exposure to various media. First, this can help to form a rapport between instructors and learners and to cultivate the learners’ sense of achievement, self-confidence, and challenging spirit in the classics whole reading class. In addition, the instructor can understand the characteristics of each learner and prepare effective lectures. Second, by setting the weight of reading notes and the team activity evaluation to 50%, evaluation based on the process rather than the result can be made. Third, reading notes combined with prior learning lead to active participation in this class and team activities. Fourth, it was confirmed through the questionnaire responses of learners that individual activities help to cultivate creativity and self-directed learning skills, and that team activities help to cultivate communication and collaboration skills that can be neglected in individual activities. However, in order for the learner-tailored class to become more active, the task remains to reduce the number of students and select only one work, rather than teaching two works at the same time, so that lectures and discussion activities can proceed smoothly.
WAWASAN BHINEKA TUNGGAL IKA DALAM UNDANG-UNDANG PERADILAN AGAMA
Authors: Fatri Sagita
Published: November 2022

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk  mengatahui hubungan antara wawasan Bhineka Tunggal Ika dalam Undang-Undang Peradilan Agama di Indonesia, Penelitian ini menggunakan metode pendekatan yuridis normatif yaitu pendekatan yang dilakukan berdasarkan bahan hukum utama. Pendekatan ini dikenal pula dengan pendekatan kepustakaan, yakni dengan mempelajari buku-buku, peraturan perundang-undangan dan dokumen lain yang berhubungan dengan penelitian ini. Dalam pengembangan hukum material Peradilan Agama harus sejalan dan selaras dengan pengembangan materi hukum nasional, menurut asas dan kerangka pembangunan nasional. Pengembangan hukum material Peradilan Agama dalam pembangunan jangka panjang di era globalisasi ini harus tetap dan jelas identitasnya sebagai hukum Islam dan mampu memenuhi kebutuhan hukum masyarakat muslim dalam negara Republik Indonesia yang berdasarkan Ketuhanan Yang Maha Esa.
TINJAUAN HUKUM ISLAM TERHADAP PENYELESAIAN SENGKETA SOMPA DALAM PERKAWINAN ETNIS BUGIS
Authors: Supriadi Supriadi  , Andi Jusran Kasim  , Muhtar Muhtar
Published: November 2022

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah saat melihat kasus yang pernah terjadi dalam masyarakat Kabupaten Bone kenyataannya masih rawan terjadi sengketa sehingga penlis tertarik untuk meneliti tentang tinjauan hukum Islam terhadap penyelesaian sengketa. Jenis penelitian ini merupakan penelitian lapangan (Field research), Adapun Pendekatan yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu: 1) Pendekatan Normatif-Teologis; 2) Pendekatan sosiologi 3). Pendekatan Antropologi; 4). Pendekatan Filosofis. Sebagai kesimpulan bahwa mahar dalam perspektif hukum perkawinan menurut Islam merupakan suatu kewajiban oleh calon suami (mempelai pria) kepada calon istrinya (mempelai wanita) baik berupa benda maupun berupa jasa. Sompa atau mahar dalam perkawinan tradisi Bugis khususnya etnik Bugis Kabupaten Bone adalah sinkretisme antara adat dengan Syariat, Begitupula jika terjadi kasus sangketa sompa atau mahar dapat diselesaikan secara tradisi kekeluargaan dan hukum Islam.
PERANAN KOMISI YUDISIAL DALAM PENGAWASAN KODE ETIK HAKIM DI PENGADILAN AGAMA KLAS IA PALU
Authors: Nuzha Nuzha  , Muhammad Ainun Najib
Published: November 2022

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui peranan Komisi Yudisial dalam pengawasan kode etik hakim di Pengadilang Agama Klas IA Palu, lokasi penelitian ini fokus pada peranan Komisi Yudisial dalam mengawasi kode etik Hakim khususnya di Pengadilan Agama Klas IA Palu, Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian field research kualitatif. Pada dasarnya, penelitian ini menjadi bahan masukan agar Komisi Yudisial meningkatkan pengawasan terhadap hakim secara berkesinambungan dengan membuka perwakilan Komisi Yudisial di setiap provinsi di Indonesia. Hakim Pengadilan Agama Kelas IA Palu diharapkan agar selalu menjaga kehormatan dan keluhuran martabat hakim dengan berpedoman kepada Kode Etik dan Pedoman Perilaku Hakim (KEPPH).
AKURASI ARAH KIBLAT MASJID DI WILAYAH KECAMATAN BANGGAE KABUPATEN MAJENE
Authors: Kasim Andi Jusran , Muliani
Published: November 2022

Namun harus diakui bahwa realitas menunjukkan masih ada beberapa masjid yang diperkirakan arah kiblatnya kurang tepat, sebagaimana yang telah diungkapkan Ketua Komisi VIII DPR Abdul Kadir Karding di Gedung DPR, Senayan, Jakarta,  bahwa beberapa tahun lalu terungkap adanya pergeseran arah kiblat dibeberapa masjid dari 193 ribu masjid di Indonesia, rata-rata pergeserannya terjadi mulai dari 0,7° - 1°. Serta adanya isu-isu yang beredar bahwa arah kiblat berubah karena pergeseran lempeng bumi yang menyebabkan banyak masyarakat resah dengan arah kiblat yang mereka gunakan selama ini. Sehingga Komisi VIII DPR meminta kepada Dirjen Bimas Islam, agar tidak menimbulkan keragu-raguan di masyarakat perlu dilakukan langkah-langkah pendataan dan perbaikan.