bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Machine learning-driven cybersecurity for social media data protection in entrepreneurial ventures
Authors: Blessing Austin-Gabriel  , Adeoye Idowu Afolabi  , Christian Chukwuemeka Ike  , Nurudeen Yemi Hussain
Published: December 2024

This review paper explores the application of machine learning-driven cybersecurity solutions to enhance social media data protection, with a specific focus on entrepreneurial ventures. Social media platforms are integral to business operations, especially for startups, but they pose significant cybersecurity risks, including phishing, malware, and data breaches. Machine learning offers innovative approaches to detecting and mitigating these threats through real-time anomaly detection, deep learning, and AI-driven threat intelligence. However, challenges such as evolving cyber threats, privacy concerns, and the high implementation costs present barriers for small businesses. This paper examines the current cybersecurity landscape, the role of machine learning in addressing these risks, and provides recommendations for startups to enhance social media data protection. Emerging trends, such as the use of deep learning and AI-driven threat intelligence, are also discussed, alongside best practices for entrepreneurial ventures in adopting scalable and effective ML solutions.
Yalıtım Malzemesi Poliüretan Köpüğün Alev Direncini Arttıracak Reçine Katkılı Poliüretan Kompozit Sentezi
Authors: Karamahmutoğlu Sinem , Kozan Merve , Aras Sefa , Ünlü Derya
Published: December 2024

Rijit poliüretan köpükler (RPUF) en popüler, enerji verimi yüksek ve çok yönlü yalıtım malzemeleri arasında yer almaktadır. RPUF, özellikle binalarda verimli ve konforlu yalıtım malzemesi olarak kullanımının yanısıra enerji maliyetlerini de önemli ölçüde azaltmaktadır. RPUF’ların, alevlenebilir olması uygulama alanlarını ciddi şekilde kısıtlamaktadır. Kömür verimi ve alev dirençleri arttırıldığında kısıtlı uygulama alanları da ortadan kaldırılabilir. Resorsinol-formaldehit (RF) reçinesi yüksek kömür verimi ve alev direnci ile ön plana çıkmaktadır. Bu çalışmada da düşük kömür verimli ve alev dirençli RPUF’un hazırlanma aşamasında, yüksek kömür verimine ve oldukça düşük alevlenebilirliğe sahip RF reçinesi dahil edilmiştir. İlk olarak RF reçinesi sentezlenmiştir. İkinci aşamada poliol karışımı ve poliizosiyanat birleştirilerek karıştırılıp RPUF’lar hazırlanmıştır. Son aşamada poliol karışımı ve poliizosiyanat ile karıştırılmış RF reçinesi birleştirilerek karıştırılıp rijit poliüretan-resorsinol-formaldehit kompozitleri hazırlanmıştır. Hazırlanan kompozit köpük numuneleri için termogravimetrik analiz (TGA), Fourier dönüşümlü kızılötesi spektroskopisi (FT-IR), Taramalı elektron mikroskobu (SEM), Görünür yoğunluk ve dikey yanma testi uygulanmıştır. RPUF’larda ağırlıkça RF içeriğindeki artışla birlikte köpüklerin yanma dayanımı artmıştır. Reçinesiz poliüretan köpüğü ilk 10 saniyede tamamen yanarken, %20 RF reçinesi içeren köpüğün (RF20-RPUF) doğrusal yanma hızı reçinesiz poliüretan köpüğe göre %91.33 daha düşüktür.
Determination Of Antioxidant Activity Of Some Fresh Green Leafy Vegetables Using DPPH Free Radical Assay
Authors: Dağlıoğlu Yeşim
Published: December 2024

The purpose of this study was to investigate the free radical scavenging capacity of the most frequently consumed fresh green leafy vegetables in the Black Sea region (such as Brassica oleracea var. Acephala (cabbage), Spinacia oleracea L. (spinach) and Portulaca oleracea L. (purslane). Antioxidant capacity test was determined by 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazide (DPPH) free radical scavenging method using water extracts of fresh green leafy vegetables. For this purpose, methanol extracts of green leafy vegetables were prepared with 7 different concentrations of vitamin C (standard) prepared in the concentration range of 5-600 µg/ml. Inhibition rate (%) and EC50 values of DPPH radical scavenging activities corresponding to different concentrations of these extracts were calculated. In our study, EC50 values of P. oleracea, S. oleracea and B. oleracea water extracts were calculated as 2.124, 18.075 and 38.189 µg/ml, respectively. The EC50 values of Vitamin C (standard) were 1.955 µg/ml. When the extracts and standards were compared, P. oleracea showed the highest antioxidant scavenging activity. The results obtained show that the green leafy vegetables we consume in our daily diet have varying levels of antioxidant capacity.
Screening of Viral Hepatitis B and C in adult patients visiting Dental Out Patient Department of Mardan Medical Complex, Mardan
Authors: Ahmad Uzair Uddin , Usama Muhammad , Khan Zahid Ullah , Faizan Muhammad , Khan Usman , Khan Amir Afzal , Ali Asad
Published: December 2024

Background: Hepatitis is a liver inflammation, most often caused by viral infection. Among these viruses, hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections account for a large proportion of liver diseases around the world. HBV and HCV are the main etiological factors of chronic liver disease, which include hepatocyte carcinoma and cirrhosis.  Objectives: This study aimed to determine the Frequency of HBV and HCV in adult patients visiting the Dental Out Patient Department at Mardan Medical Complex, Mardan. Method: This cross-sectional survey was carried out at Mardan Medical Complex (Dental Department), Mardan from February to June 2021. A total of 300 patients of age > 18 years, visited MMC for seeking various dental treatments and dental surgeries. All the patients were tested for Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C virus infections. The immunuchromatoghraphy technique (ICT) was used to determine the frequency of HBsAg and Anti-HCV in the blood samples of the patients. Observed information was analyzed by using SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Sciences) version 20. Result: A total of 300 patients were examined, who meet the inclusion criteria (18-55 years of Age). Out of a total of 300 patients, 133(44.4%) were observed positive for HBV and HCV infections collectively. After screening, 68(22.7%) were detected positive for HBsAg, while the ratio of HCV-positive patients was found positive in 65 (21.7%) cases. The high ratio of HBsAg positivity was found in the age group 25-31year which is 23/93 (7.7%), while Anti-HCV positive ratio was high in the age group 32-38year with percent prevalence in 18/56(6.0%) individuals. The association between spouse patient history and HBsAg, anti-HCV was found significant where (p=0.001) and (P=0.001), respectively. Conclusion:  A high frequency of Hepatitis B virus and Hepatitis C virus infections in Mardan was an alarming situation. The overall prevalence of HBV recorded in our study was higher than the prevalence of HCV. High prevalence of HBsAg positivity in the case of Spouse Patient History while in the case of Anti-HCV positivity high prevalence was observed in the case of Shaving by Self.
A Systematic Literature Review on Menstruation Management and Suppression in Female Athletes Including Performance in Remote Environments
Authors: Davies Mabli , New Karl
Published: December 2024

BACKGROUND: This review aims to analyze general principles, current evidence and management options of  menstrual management and suppression. It is aimed at those who are involved in sports participation with an additional focus on endurance events within remote environments and wish to further educate themselves on menstruation management, regardless of sex and/or gender. 
METHODS: A systematic search was conducted using the Boolean method through the Scopus database and Google Scholar. A list of inclusion and exclusion criteria was formed along with a parallel search of resources. Results regarding the suppression or manipulation of menstruation were synthesized.
RESULTS: This review demonstrates that there is no ‘correct way’ to manipulate menstrual cycles. The information has been collated and presented with considerations given to the challenges female athletes face.
CONCLUSION: Several challenges unique to female athletes, especially in remote environments, have been identified in this review. It is the responsibility of everyone involved in performing and managing female athletes to educate themselves and abolish the taboo of menstruation in sports performance. In doing so, we can encourage more females to participate, including adventurous activities in extreme environment.
Breast Impact Discomfort Reduced with Customised Breast Protection for Amateur Female Soccer and Rugby League Players in New Zealand
Authors: King Doug , Hume Patria , Clark Trevor
Published: December 2024

BACKGROUND: The aims of this study were to survey amateur female domestic soccer and rugby league players on their sports bra use, to compare prior use of sports bra to wearing a custom fitted sports bra with polymer inserts over a competition season in New Zealand, and to compare breast injuries with different sports bra utilization over a competition season.
METHODS: Players were invited to participate in a baseline survey of sports bra use. Players who completed the survey were provided with the opportunity to wear a sports protection bra and inserts and to complete post-match surveys reporting any breast injuries. The study duration was one competition season in 2023.
RESULTS: 93 players (41 soccer open, 29 soccer U16, 23 league) completed the baseline survey. Of these 79 players (32 soccer open, 24 soccer U16, 23 league) utilised the sports breast protector during the season. There were 25 breast injuries over the study resulting in a pooled breast injury incidence of 41.3 (95% CI: 26.7 to 61.1) per 1,000 match-hrs. Eight of 25 injuries (32%) occurred to players wearing the sports protection bra (i.e., 5/79 =10% sports breast protector players; 9/14 = 64% other players; 14/93 = 15% all players). Of the 34 participants who reported a previous breast injury, there were 2.6 ±1.4 breast injuries per player in the previous year and, more than a third (37.5%) reported either wearing a padded bra or did not use strategies to prevent breast injuries.
CONCLUSION: It is important that players, coaches, and team medical support associated with female sports are educated on the injury risk to breasts in training and competition enabling these players to be encouraged to report and seek treatment if necessary.
Patients’ Comfort with Opioid Use and Disposal Post-Operatively After Outpatient Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Gender-Based Analysis
Authors: Hazzard Sean , Bacevich Blake , Stovall Nasir , Nukala Varun , Asnis Peter
Published: December 2024

BACKGROUND: Despite legislative efforts to curb inappropriate prescribing, opioid-related adverse events and deaths persist. Prior research has demonstrated that pain perception and response to analgesic medications may vary between genders, underlining the importance of a gender-based analysis in postoperative opioid management. Furthermore, orthopedic surgery remains a significant contributor to opioid prescriptions, however, little is known about patient-specific perspectives regarding opioid usage after knee surgery. This study aimed to assess patients' comfort with postoperative opioid use and explore pre-existing knowledge of opioid disposal, with a specific focus on analyzing differences between genders.
METHODS: All patients scheduled for outpatient anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction by the senior author between August 2018 and July 2019 were identified and enrolled in the study. At ten days postoperatively a 7-question, multiple choice paper survey created by the authors was administered in person to each patient. The survey inquired about their use of the medications, any concerns, alternative pain control modalities, and their method of disposal of any remaining prescription pain medication. Patient survey responses were collected, and descriptive and inferential statistics of responses were performed for the overall cohort and per gender.
RESULTS: A total of 47 patients (15 males and 32 females) were included in the final study cohort with a 100% response rate. 100% of respondents reported having remaining medication 10 days after surgery. There were no significant differences in responses based on gender. The primary concern with opioid use was addiction risk (43%) while the second most common response was that they had no concerns (28%). Females reported an increased frequency of concern about disposal methods. 72% of patients discontinued medication due to no longer being in pain. Females more frequently discontinued use because they were no longer in pain while males more frequently discontinued due to other concerns. Various disposal methods were used with 40% of males and 13% of females keeping medications in the house most commonly “just in case” they needed it.
CONCLUSION: Both males and females exhibited similar concerns and preferences regarding postoperative pain management, with observed but non-significant differences in medication use and disposal practices. These findings emphasize the value of gender-aware education in opioid misuse prevention efforts.
Mensiasati Peranan Publik Gereja dalam Masyarakat Sipil: Kajian terhadap Isu Minyak Goreng di Indonesia
Authors: Kumowal Joshua Frans
Published: December 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan mensiasati peran publik gereja terhadap isu sosial yang disebabkan oleh kelangkaan dan kenaikan harga minyak goreng di Indonesia. Artikel ini memanfaatkan metode penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan kepustakaan dan wawancara. Hasil penelitian, fenomena kelangkaan dan kenaikan harga minyak goreng tidak seharusnya terjadi dengan mempertimbangkan jumlah angka produksi yang masih jauh lebih tinggi daripada konsumsi pada saat itu. Campur tangan pihak-pihak yang berkepentingan, serta sikap pemerintah yang tidak tegas, turut melanggengkan permasalahan tersebut. Lebih lanjut, ditemukan juga bahwa akar rumput, seperti penjual angkringan, menjadi kelompok masyarakat yang paling terdampak.  Pembahasan dalam artikel ini didasarkan pada langkah-langkah analisis “praksis sosial” dari J. B. Banawiratma dan J. Muller. Kesimpulannya, keberpihakan gereja kepada kelompok kecil perlu direalisasikan dengan pemanfaatan ruang publik. Gereja dapat menjadi agen masyarakat sipil untuk menyuarakan solusi dan ketidakadilan dari permasalahan yang dihadapi masyarakat.
Dialog Kitab Keagamaan Terhadap Kearifan Lokal “Kepercayaan Jingitiu” Sebagai Upaya Memperbaiki Relasi Manusia Dan Alam
Authors: Awang Jellyan Alviani
Published: December 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendialogkan Kitab Keagamaan dengan kearifan lokal dalam kepercayaan “Jingitiu” yang ada pada masyarakat Sabu-Raijua untuk menghasilkan nilai-nilai etika lingkungan agar mengontrol perilaku masyarakat terhadap pegelolaan sumber daya alam.  Penelitian ini dimotivasi oleh meningkatnya aksi eksploitasi yang dilakukan oleh masyarakat akibat kemajuan teknologi. Metode Penelitian yang digunakan ialah kualitatif dengan studi pustaka sebagai pengumpulan data. Kearifan lokal Jingitiu ini menggambarkan keseimbangan antara manusia dan alam. Kepercayaan ini menganggap bahwa penguasa tertinggi adalah alam semsesta yang disebut Lirubala (Tuhan Langit). Semua tata kehidupan manusia yang berkaitan dengan bertani dan menyadap lontar harus mengikuti aturan yang telah ditetapkan berdasarkan waktu ritual. Penyimpanagan yang dilakukan terhadap ritual ini dipercaya akan mengakibatkan krisis alam seperti kemarau, serangan hama dan bencana lainnya. Penganut kepercayaan dan nilai yang terkandung dalam kearifan lokal ini mulai berkurang seiring berkembangnya zaman. Kitab keagamaan dalam hal ini Alkitab memiliki peran terhadap pembentukan nilai pada masyarakat. Dasar kitab suci maupun bukti-bukti budaya menggambarkan ketergantungan antara manusia dan alam yang saling melengkapi. Dalam membangun kesadaran terhadap etika lingkungan, Kitab keagamaan dapat memberikan dan membentuk makna bagi masyarakat begitupun juga dengan kearifan lokal yang telah tertanam sebagai identitas sosial. Oleh karena itu dialog konstruktif Kitab Keagamaan dan kearifan lokal Jingitiu dapat memperbaiki relasi anatara masyarakat Sabu-Raijua terhadap alam.
Satu Misi dalam Dua Persimpangan: Dilema Transformasi Sosial Gereja melalui Pemberdayaan Ekonomi Jemaat
Authors: Punuh Waraney Alfonsus Matthew
Published: December 2024

This study provides a critical examination of the dilemmas encountered by churches in their efforts to empower the economic well-being of their congregants as part of a broader social transformation. Traditionally, churches have tended to distance themselves from business engagements, confronting substantial challenges when their members seek tangible economic support. This research employs the framework of entrepreneurial theology to explore the complexities of social transformation within the practical implementation of church missions. A qualitative approach is utilized, with a comprehensive literature review of pertinent texts to investigate this phenomenon. The findings reveal that churches can play an active role as facilitators in economic empowerment while maintaining a principled distance from business activities that might jeopardize their spiritual integrity. Through a nuanced understanding of entrepreneurial theology, churches are positioned to develop innovative programs that foster economic self-reliance among congregants, while concurrently reinforcing spiritual and social bonds within the community. These insights offer a novel perspective for churches aiming to effectively address the economic needs of their members without compromising their core mission of witness.
Menggali Makna Anugerah Dalam Kematian Yesus Kristus dan Implikasinya Bagi Jemaat Masa Kini
Authors: Posumah Kanaya Fiorensia Christina , Wanget Samuel Wailan Leonard , Kawuwung Jefry
Published: December 2024

This paper explores the doctrine of salvation, or Soteriology, with a particular focus on the significance of God's grace in the redemptive work of Jesus Christ. The doctrine of salvation continues to generate considerable questions among congregations. Numerous complex questions arise concerning the means by which human beings are saved, leading to debates within religious communities. The aim of this research is to address these questions raised by congregations regarding the work of salvation, the grace bestowed upon humanity, and the meaning of Jesus' death on the cross. The researcher examines various theories within systematic theology, particularly Soteriology, as a framework for this study. A qualitative approach with a descriptive analysis method was employed, as this research seeks to uncover the diverse meanings and understandings held by congregants regarding the concept of grace in God's redemptive work. The findings reveal that: (1) the salvation experienced or obtained by human beings is an expression of God's love for humanity. (2) Congregants' understanding of Jesus' death is characterized by the manifestation of the fruits of the Spirit as guiding principles in their daily lives. The compassion shown by God attests to the inherent value of human life in God's sight.
PERAN REMAJA DALAM PERTUMBUHAN GEREJA LOKAL
Authors: Pangaribuan Rosdinar , Rumetor Jelty Juriaty
Published: December 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis peran remaja dalam pertumbuhan gereja di tengah pesatnya perkembangan teknologi. Meskipun remaja saat ini memiliki akses terhadap informasi yang luas dan potensi untuk berkontribusi secara signifikan, namun gaya hidup modern yang serba instan dan hedonis menjadi tantangan besar bagi mereka untuk terlibat aktif dalam kegiatan gereja. Penelitian ini menemukan bahwa kehadiran remaja di gereja semakin menurun, dan hal ini berdampak pada dinamika kehidupan jemaat. Namun, dengan pendekatan yang tepat, remaja dapat menjadi agen perubahan yang positif dalam gereja. Penelitian ini menyarankan beberapa strategi untuk melibatkan remaja secara aktif dalam pelayanan, seperti menciptakan program yang relevan dengan minat mereka, memanfaatkan teknologi dalam kegiatan keagamaan, serta memberikan ruang bagi mereka untuk berkontribusi dalam pengambilan keputusan di gereja.
Alternative price and quantity indices for fresh fruits and vegetables
Authors: Atabek Demirhan Aslıhan , Bayraktar Saide Simin
Published: December 2024

For central banks, whose main objective is price stability, it is crucial to expand information sets that support monitoring price development and advance methods that contribute to timely and sound predictions. Fruit and vegetable prices, which make up about a quarter of the food and non-alcoholic beverages group with the highest weight in the CPI basket, exhibit high seasonal and irregular changes due to unbalanced demand and supply conditions. Although monitoring developments in the fruit and vegetable sub-group is important due to both food security and the weight structure of the basket, available data sets and indicators are quite limited. This study aims to introduce new leading indicators that we have developed that enable monitor supply, demand and price developments of fruits and vegetables closely.
Tingkat Pengetahuan Siswa SDN 1 Pewutaa Dalam Pencegahan Bullying
Authors: Agung Muhammad , Ramadana Frigis , Nurfadillah Nurfadillah , Rachim Jasmine Wina Aisyiah , Hikmah Nur , Rusdiana Rusdiana , Hastuti Hastuti , Anggraeni Kadek Ayu , Safitri Inri , Nirwana Nirwana , Syarif Syarif , Alfadillah Bahrul , Rustan Fathur Rahman
Published: December 2024

Bullying merupakan perilaku abnormal yang berdampak pada kesehatan mental pelaku dan korban. Di SD Negeri 1 Pewutaa, Desa Pewutaa yang beragam secara budaya dan sosial, bullying menjadi tantangan serius yang memerlukan intervensi edukatif. Program Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat (PKM) dirancang untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan siswa kelas 1–6 tentang bullying melalui ceramah, media pembelajaran interaktif (poster dan PPT), diskusi, dan mini kuis. Evaluasi menggunakan kuesioner menunjukkan bahwa meskipun siswa mengenal istilah bullying, pemahaman mereka tentang jenis dan dampaknya masih rendah. Beberapa tantangan ditemukan, termasuk durasi program yang terbatas, kurangnya keterlibatan orang tua, dan minimnya pelatihan guru. Oleh karena itu, direkomendasikan perpanjangan program hingga 6 bulan, pelatihan guru yang terstruktur, dan workshop keluarga untuk melibatkan orang tua dalam pencegahan bullying. Integrasi program dengan kegiatan ekstrakurikuler seperti klub anti-bullying juga diusulkan untuk menciptakan budaya sekolah yang aman. Diharapkan, dengan langkah ini, pemahaman siswa tentang bullying dapat meningkat hingga 80%, dan kesadaran untuk melaporkan bullying mencapai 90%. Program ini menegaskan pentingnya kolaborasi antara sekolah, orang tua, dan masyarakat dalam menciptakan lingkungan yang mendukung dan bebas bullying. Dengan evaluasi jangka panjang, diharapkan program ini berkontribusi signifikan pada kesejahteraan mental siswa dan keberlanjutan pendidikan yang lebih baik.
Focussing on the Needs of Migrants in Post-Disaster Urban Life from A Sociological Perspective: The Possibility of Weak Adaptation
Authors: Ayyıldız Şeyma
Published: December 2024

The Maraş-centred earthquake that occurred in Turkey on February 6, 2023, was the disaster of the century, causing fifty thousand deaths and affecting nearly ten million people. In addition to highlighting the problems that need to be resolved in the management of this process, the research will attempt to show practitioners and policymakers how culturally different the “home” of survivors is from the place and region in which they are resettled. Therefore, the main objective of the study is to find out how earthquake survivors will adapt to the cities they move to. In order to evaluate this, we will first look at post-disaster studies conducted globally. The discussion revolves around the production of emotional spaces and sustainability of cultural practices, the reproduction of social capital in urban context, and future expectations. These three main discussions in the literature show that migrants are active agents to integrate into the new urban space post-disaster conditions. However, migrants’ integration efforts will be understood through the concept of “weak adaptation,” which has been developed in this study. This concept, which expresses this immigrant group's effort to hold on to the city, is a contribution to the literature to explain the positionalities of migrants who feel in limbo.
KECERDASAN AGRARIS: REINTERPRETASI KEJADIAN 1:26-30; 2:15 DARI PERSPEKTIF TEOLOGI AGRARIA
Authors: Andri Saputra Jefri
Published: December 2024

Abstract
This article aims to respond to agrarian issues that are currently struggling with churches and society in several regions in Indonesia. The texts of Genesis 1:28-30 and Genesis 2:15 often raise problems with ecological implications because of their contrasting meanings. Mastering and subduing creation in Genesis 1:28-30 tends to be counter-ecological, while Genesis 2:15 is pro-ecological. The author examines these two texts from the perspective of Norman Wirzba's Agrarian theology. The research results show that these two texts meet in efforts to manage natural potential and protect its vulnerability from damage. Genesis 1:28-30 constructs intelligent mastery or comprehensive and balanced insight into creation, and Genesis 2:15 constructs the act of cultivating natural potential and protecting its vulnerabilities from damage. These two texts are the starting point for constructing church services in responding to agrarian issues.
Abstrak
Artikel ini bertujuan untuk merespons isu agraria yang menjadi pergumulan gereja dan masyarakat masa kini di beberapa daerah di Indonesia. Teks Kejadian 1:28-30 dan Kejadian 2:15 kerap menimbulkan masalah implikasi ekologis karena maknanya yang kontras. Menguasai dan menaklukkan ciptaan dalam Kejadian 1:28-30 cenderung kontra ekologi, sedangkan Kejadian 2:15 bersifat pro ekologi. Penulis mengkaji kedua teks ini dalam perspektif teologi Agraria dari Norman Wirzba. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kedua teks ini berjumpa dalam upaya mengelola potensi alam dan melindungi kerentanannya dari kerusakan. Kejadian 1:28-30 mengonstruksikan penguasaan secara inteligensi atau wawasan komprehensif dan berimbang terhadap ciptaan, dan Kejadian 2:15 mengonstruksikan tindakan mengolah potensi alam dan melindungi kerentanannya dari kerusakan. Kedua teks ini menjadi titik tolak mengonstruksikan pelayanan gereja dalam merespons isu-isu agraria.
Inventive thinking among rural students: a preliminary research
Authors: Bambang Azhari Harizah Aliah , Mazlan Nurul Hijja , Zeki Mohd Zaidi , Najib Nuha Khadijah , Riyan Hidayat  , Talib Nor Zanariah
Published: December 2024

Inventive thinking is identified as one of the most significant skills for addressing 21st-century challenges. This skill serves as a catalyst for the Malaysia government's efforts to nurture innovative and creative culture responding to the digital disruption demands. This effort is aimed to narrow down the inequality gaps between rural and urban areas by fostering quality education and training for citizen. Therefore, this study aims to determine rural students' level of inventive thinking. This study utilized a survey design with instrument is adapted from the Systematic Inventive Thinking Model. Simple random sampling was employed by selecting thirty rural students from Form Four Science stream in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan. This study is significant for assessing students' ability to think inventively. The findings showed that the rural students' level of inventive thinking was moderately low. Therefore, there is a need to foster rural students' inventiveness within the classroom context. Stakeholders are responsible to monitor, strategize, and implement intervention programs to enhance particularly rural students' inventive thinking.
School resources, workload and teacher job stress: a moderation model of gender
Authors: Arba’in Nuratikah , Mohd Noor Nurul Hidayana
Published: December 2024

Abstract
One of the goals of the Malaysian Ministry of Education is to provide human resources to meet the needs of the country's progress in the future. Today's teachers are overburdened with tasks unrelated to teaching and learning, such as co-curricular activities, attending meetings, handling student programs, and managing tasks. The pressure faced affects the teacher's emotions and leads to job stress. Therefore, this study examined the moderator influence of gender on the relationship between school resources and workload on teachers' job stress. The study used a cross-sectional survey, and the data were collected from 109 teachers in Petaling Perdana. The study revealed significant relationships between workload, school resources, and job stress. The hierarchical regression results revealed that gender moderates the proposed relationships. Support strategies can be used as one way to overcome the emotional stress of teachers in schools.
Keywords: workload, resources, job stress, teacher, school
 
Abstrak
Salah satu matlamat Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia adalah untuk menyediakan sumber manusia bagi memenuhi keperluan kemajuan negara pada masa hadapan. Guru masa kini terlalu dibebani dengan tugas yang tidak berkaitan dengan pengajaran dan pembelajaran, seperti aktiviti kokurikulum, menghadiri mesyuarat, mengendalikan program pelajar, dan mengurus tugas. Tekanan yang dihadapi mempengaruhi emosi guru dan membawa kepada tekanan kerja. Oleh itu, kajian ini mengkaji pengaruh moderator jantina terhadap hubungan antara sumber sekolah dan beban tugas terhadap tekanan kerja guru. Kajian ini menggunakan tinjauan keratan rentas, dan data dikumpul daripada 109 guru di Petaling Perdana. Kajian itu mendedahkan hubungan yang signifikan antara beban kerja, sumber sekolah, dan tekanan kerja. Keputusan regresi hierarki mendedahkan bahawa jantina menyederhanakan perhubungan yang dicadangkan. Strategi sokongan boleh digunakan sebagai salah satu cara untuk mengatasi tekanan emosi guru di sekolah.
Kata kunci: beban kerja, sumber, tekanan kerja, guru, sekolah
The effects of machine-learning programming simulator on university students’ engagement in learning programming
Authors: Putri Tansa Trisna Astono , Wan Yahaya Wan Ahmad Jaafar , Mohamed Mokmin Nur Azlina , Sriadhi Sriadhi , Alie Muhammad Fadhiel
Published: December 2024

A computer programming course is essential for students pursuing a computer science major. The college offers a course that imparts essential knowledge to undergraduate computer science students. After finishing their degree, individuals may utilize their experience in entrepreneurial pursuits. Students without competency in the fundamental concepts of computer programming may face challenges in obtaining employment, particularly in positions such as developers or software developers. Enrollment in the programming course is compulsory for computer science students. A decline in employment for computer programmers is a recent issue nowadays, while growing demand for skilled programmers happened in certain regions, such as Indonesia. While it is true that many simpler duties can be automated, there will be a growing demand for positions that require strategic decision-making. To remain competitive, programmers must increase their abilities to satisfy these obligations. The study emphasizes the need for integrating technology, including gamification and simulation tools, in programming education to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes. A quasi-experimental study was conducted to investigate the impact of a machine learning (ML) programming simulator on student engagement. The study involved 120 university students, divided into two groups: one using the ML programming simulator and the other using a non-ML simulator. The results showed that students using the ML simulator had higher engagement levels compared to those using the non-ML simulator, suggesting that ML-based tools can significantly improve student participation and learning in programming courses. The findings underscore the potential benefits of using advanced technological tools to foster better learning experiences in computer programming education.
The composite model of ‘speak-write’ for success in EFL writing classroom: a study on chinese university freshmen
Authors: Wang Jianning , Azam Yasir , Lahlou Hicham
Published: December 2024

Written language emerges from spoken language and is a refined form of it. Certain oral activities can prepare for corresponding written expression. Based on this principle, this study carried out an action research to investigate the effectiveness of a composite model of ‘Speak-Write’ in EFL writing instruction for Chinese university freshmen. The study addressed the challenges faced by these students in developing fluency, confidence, and coherence in their writing. The model integrates speaking activities into the writing process, aiming to enhance vocabulary, fluency, and idea generation. The author has consistently used this model throughout the freshman year. Data analysis, including pre- and post-tests, writing sample analysis, teacher observations, and student surveys, revealed significant improvements in students’ writing proficiency, confidence, and engagement. Students demonstrated increased fluency, vocabulary use, and grammatical accuracy in their writing, alongside enhanced participation and positive attitudes towards writing. The ‘Speak-Write’ composite model provides a valuable framework for EFL teachers working with Chinese university freshmen. The findings suggest that integrating speaking activities into EFL writing instruction can effectively address the specific needs and challenges of Chinese university freshmen, fostering a more engaging and effective learning environment, and promoting both language acquisition and confidence in written communication. This study has implication for university EFL learners and EFL writing teachers.
Pemilihan buku cerita dalam pembelajaran awal kanak-kanak: suatu tinjauan literatur
Authors: Mat Ali Adnan , Mohd Hamidin Norfaezah , Hassan Yaakob , Ramli Roslinda , Isa Nor Hanieza
Published: December 2024

Kajian ini mengkaji kepentingan pemilihan buku cerita dalam pendidikan awal kanak-kanak melalui analisis literatur yang menyeluruh. Ia mengetengahkan peranan penting buku cerita dalam merangsang perkembangan kognitif, sosial, dan emosi kanak-kanak. Buku cerita bukan sekadar alat untuk mengembangkan kemahiran bahasa, tetapi juga berperanan dalam mengasah pemikiran kritis dan membina empati. Dapatan menunjukkan bahawa interaksi dengan buku cerita secara konsisten dapat meningkatkan keupayaan bahasa kanak-kanak dengan ketara. Selain itu, buku cerita membantu kanak-kanak menganalisis dan memahami pelbagai situasi dengan lebih baik, serta memupuk empati dengan membolehkan mereka menghayati perspektif orang lain. Penemuan ini memberi panduan berharga kepada pendidik dan ibu bapa dalam usaha mengintegrasikan buku cerita ke dalam amalan pembelajaran. Pemilihan buku cerita yang tepat dapat mewujudkan persekitaran pembelajaran yang kondusif, meningkatkan minat membaca, dan menyokong perkembangan holistik kanak-kanak. Kesimpulannya, pemilihan buku cerita yang berkualiti merupakan aspek kritikal dalam pendidikan awal kanak-kanak yang perlu diberi perhatian serius.
Roleplay sebagai aktiviti bahasa dalam pengajaran dan pembelajaran bahasa arab
Authors: Zakaria Mohd Fahimi , Muhammad Nawawi Mohd Adi Amzar
Published: December 2024

Roleplay merupakan aktiviti bahasa yang mampu membantu meningkatkan kefahaman pelajar dalam proses pengajaran dan pembelajaran (PdP) bahasa Arab di pelbagai peringkat pendidikan sama ada pendidikan rendah, menengah dan tinggi. Aktiviti bahasa seperti Roleplay sesuai bagi pelajar yang bermula dari peringkat asas dan tiada latar belakang pendidikan bahasa kerana melalui Roleplay, pelajar akan diasah dengan kemahiran bertutur (speaking skill) yang merupakan kemahiran bahasa yang penting. Seterusnya Roleplay dapat membantu pelajar untuk bertutur dalam bahasa Arab dengan menggunakan perkataan dan ayat yang mudah serta mampu berkomunikasi dengan rakan dalam bahasa Arab asas. Kajian ini dijalankan ke atas 72 responden yang mengikuti kursus Bahasa Arab Asas I (TAC401) sebagai bahasa ketiga dari dua fakulti di Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) pada sesi pengajian semester Mac 2024. Dapatan kajian menunjukkan terdapat faktor tertentu yang menjadi pendorong kepada pelajar dalam PdP sehingga dapat meningkatkan kemampuan bertutur dalam bahasa Arab melalui aktiviti Roleplay di samping beberapa kriteria lain yang menjadi penilaian dalam PdP bahasa Arab bagi kursus TAC401 di UiTM. Meskipun hanya 18 responden yang pernah mengambil subjek Bahasa Arab Tinggi Ketika peringkat Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) dan peringkat Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM), namun lebih 50 responden masih menunjukkan penguasaan bahasa Arab pada tahap baik yang dapat dilihat melalui aktiviti Roleplay semasa sesi PdP.
 
Roleplay is a language activity that can help improve students' understanding in the teaching and learning process (PdP) of the Arabic language at various levels of education, whether primary, secondary or higher education. Language activities such as Roleplay are suitable for students who start from the basic level and do not have background in language education because through Roleplay, students will be honed with speaking skills which is an important language skill. Next Roleplay can help students to speak in Arabic by using simple words and sentences and be able to communicate with friends in basic Arabic. This study was conducted on 72 respondents who followed the Basic Arabic I course (TAC401) as a third language from two faculties at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) in the study session of the March 2024 semester. The findings of the study show that there are certain factors that motivate students in PdP so as to be able to improve speaking ability in Arabic through Roleplay activities in addition to several other criteria that are evaluated in the Arabic PdP for the TAC401 course at UiTM. Although only 18 respondents had ever taken the Higher Arabic subject at the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) level and at the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (STAM) level, more than 50 respondents still showed a good command of Arabic which can be seen through Roleplay activities during the PdP session.
Pengajaran dan pembelajaran kontekstual dalam bidang usul al-fiqh bagi mata pelajaran pendidikan syariah islamiah di malaysia: satu sorotan pendekatan pengajaran
Authors: Mohd Nawi Rohana , Abdullah Murihah , Bahurudin Setambah Mohd Afifi
Published: December 2024

Abstrak
Pengajaran Usul al-Fiqh yang menjadi subtopik dalam Pendidikan Syariah Islamiah di Malaysia sering dianggap sukar difahami oleh pelajar. Oleh itu, penyelidikan ini bertujuan untuk memperkenalkan pendekatan pengajaran dan pembelajaran kontekstual Usul al-Fiqh, memfokuskan kepada peningkatan kerelevanan dan kesesuaian dalam pengajaran semasa. Melalui sorotan literatur dan analisis kajian lepas, penyelidikan ini meneroka potensi aplikasi kaedah kontekstual dalam pengajaran Usul al-Fiqh. Berdasarkan kajian, tujuh komponen utama digabungkan secara ideal dalam pengajaran Usul al-Fiqh, menawarkan rangka kerja yang koheren untuk menghubungkan teori dengan aplikasi praktikal. Penyelidikan ini memberi asas kepada pembangunan kurikulum dan strategi pengajaran yang lebih berkesan dalam bidang Usul al-Fiqh, serta membuka jalan kepada penyelidikan lanjut mengenai pengintegrasian kaedah kontekstual dalam bidang pengajian Islam. Pengajaran dan pembelajaran kontekstual dalam Usul al-Fiqh diharap dapat menawarkan penyelesaian yang memberangsangkan bagi meningkatkan kualiti Pendidikan Syariah Islamiah di Malaysia yang berpotensi untuk menghidupkan semula pengajaran mata pelajaran ini dan meningkatkan kaitannya dengan generasi pelajar masa kini.
Kata kunci: Pendidikan Syariah Islamiah, Usul al-Fiqh, pedagogi pengajaran, pengajaran dan pembelajaran kontekstual, kurikulum.
 
Abstract
 
Teaching Usul al-Fiqh which is a subtopic in Islamic Sharia Education in Malaysia is often considered difficult for students to understand. Therefore, this research aims to introduce the contextual teaching and learning approach of Usul al-Fiqh, focusing on increasing the relevance and appropriateness in current teaching. Through literature highlights and analysis of previous studies, this research explores the potential application of contextual methods in the teaching of Usul al-Fiqh. Based on the study, seven main components are ideally combined in the teaching of Usul al-Fiqh, offering a coherent framework to link theory with practical application. This research provides a basis for the development of more effective curriculum and teaching strategies in the field of Usul al-Fiqh, as well as paves the way for further research on the integration of contextual methods in the field of Islamic studies. Contextual teaching and learning in Usul al-Fiqh is expected to offer an encouraging solution to improve the quality of Islamic Sharia Education in Malaysia, which has the potential to revive the teaching of this subject and increase its relevance to today's generation of students.
Keywords: Islamic Sharia Education, Usul al-Fiqh, teaching pedagogy, contextual teaching and learning, curriculum
Pembelajaran digital bahasa arab dalam pendidikan awal kanak-kanak melalui aplikasi i-tahaddath
Authors: Mohd Hamidin Norfaezah , Hasan Yaakob , Mat Ali Adnan , Ramli Roslinda , Isa Nor Hanieza
Published: December 2024

Pendidikan awal kanak-kanak merupakan asas penting dalam pembangunan kognitif, sosial, emosi, dan fizikal kanak-kanak. Kajian ini mengkaji peranan pembelajaran digital dalam pendidikan bahasa Arab untuk kanak-kanak melalui aplikasi i-Tahaddath. Objektif kajian ini adalah merekabentuk dan membangunkan aplikasi pembelajaran digital yang sesuai untuk bahasa Arab prasekolah berdasarkan pendekatan kualitatif dengan analisis kes melalui pemerhatian langsung terhadap penggunaan aplikasi i-Tahaddath dalam kalangan kanak-kanak prasekolah. Data dikumpul melalui pemerhatian di kelas serta temubual dengan guru dan ibu bapa mengenai kesan pembelajaran digital terhadap perkembangan bahasa kanak-kanak. Hasil kajian mendapati bahawa pendekatan ini membantu meningkatkan minat kanak-kanak terhadap pembelajaran bahasa Arab, serta memberikan fleksibiliti kepada ibu bapa dan pengajar dalam memperkenalkan konsep asas bahasa melalui medium digital yang interaktif.
El modelo educativo steam para el desarrollo del pensamiento lógico en los estudiantes de educación básica
Authors: Cahuasquí-Anrango José Alberto , Balladares-Ortiz Mayra Paulina , Jurado-Bastidas Patricia Nelcy , Escobar-Vargas Etna Marianela
Published: December 2024

En las instituciones educativas en cada uno de sus niveles es labor de la docencia, dar apertura a estrategias y metodologías, que permitan llegar a una diversidad de conocimientos; estando el diseño curricular cada vez más exigente, por lo que es importante, aplicar el modelo educativo STEAM, con actividades encaminadas al logro de los aprendizajes esperados de los planes y programas de estudio, para fomentar el desarrollo de habilidades, valores y actitudes en los estudiantes de educación básica. El objetivo de esta investigación fue analizar el impacto del modelo educativo STEAM en el desarrollo del pensamiento lógico en estudiantes de educación básica. La metodología empleada fue de enfoque cuantitativo, utilizando un diseño experimental con un grupo control de 14 estudiantes y otro experimental de 14 estudiantes de octavo año de educación básica, se evalúo las habilidades lógicas mediante pruebas estandarizadas antes y después de implementar actividades STEAM basadas en proyectos interdisciplinarios. Los resultados mostraron que los estudiantes del grupo experimental mejoraron significativamente en habilidades como el razonamiento lógico y la resolución de problemas en comparación con el grupo control, con un aumento promedio significativamente en los puntajes. Se concluye que el modelo STEAM es efectivo para potenciar el pensamiento lógico, integrando creatividad, colaboración y aplicación práctica del conocimiento, lo que lo convierte en una herramienta clave para mejorar la educación básica en contextos actuales.
Genially como estrategia para mejorar la comprensión lectora en los estudiantes de educación básica media
Authors: Arcos-Cruz Carla Estefanía
Published: December 2024

Las estrategias metodológicas activas buscan involucrar de manera dinámica a los estudiantes en su proceso de aprendizaje, promoviendo su participación y reflexión crítica. El objetivo de esta investigación fue desarrollar estrategias pedagógicas para mejorar la comprensión lectora en estudiantes de Educación Básica Media. En cuanto a la metodología esta investigación es descriptiva, de tipo no experimental transversal, con una muestra por conveniencia de 20 estudiantes de básica media de la Unidad Educativa Miguel Ángel Zambrano periodo 2023, a los que se aplicó un cuestionario antes y después de aplicar la estrategia para medir las habilidades en cuanto a la comprensión lectora. Según el análisis e interpretación de los resultados se observó que los estudiantes tienen dificultad en la identificación de párrafos, ordenación de acciones o eventos y extracción de conclusiones del texto. Por lo cual se propuso diseñar actividades creadas en genially en base a cuatro fases: análisis, diseño, desarrollo e implementación y evaluación. Como conclusión del trabajo se observó mejoras significativas en la comprensión literal, inferencial y evaluativa además el aumento de la confianza y las habilidades para lograr una mejor comprensión de textos.
Viajes sin Huella
Authors: Uribe-Uribe Juliana
Published: December 2024

En un mundo cada vez más interconectado, donde la globalización y la tecnología han disminuido las distancias, se hace imprescindible reflexionar sobre el impacto que generamos en nuestro entorno, especialmente en la fauna que compartimos en este planeta. En este contexto, emerge la iniciativa "Viajes Sin Huella", un proyecto que se origina a partir de la premisa de que todos deseamos ser agentes del cambio. No obstante, ¿no te parece que, por más que recicles o reduzcas el uso de tu carro, aún no experimentas un impacto significativo? Es aquí donde este proyecto cobra relevancia al informar a través de cartas ilustradas mediante la aplicación de la ilustración naturalista sobre animales en peligro y, lo más esencial, cómo cada individuo puede minimizar su impacto en ellos. Más allá de simplemente informar y concienciar, esta propuesta busca también dar visibilidad a problemáticas que afectan a los ecosistemas.
Diseño de un Cronograma Anual Digital para Emprendedoras en Medellín
Authors: Restrepo-Areiza Maria Clara , Avendaño-Correa Juan Manuel
Published: December 2024

En el contexto actual, el emprendimiento se ha convertido en una herramienta poderosa para el crecimiento y el empoderamiento económico y social de las mujeres. En Medellín, bajo el nombre “Platohedro”, una organización sin ánimo de lucro creó un grupo de mujeres cabezas de hogar llamado “Amapolas” con el objetivo de fomentar y desarrollar sus propios emprendimientos, mejorando así su calidad de vida. “Usamos herramientas psicosociales y técnicas diversas para impulsar proyectos de bienestar y sostenibilidad económica para nosotras y nuestras familias” (Amapolas – Platohedro, s.f.). Como gestores del diseño, nuestra propuesta es desarrollar un cronograma anual digital que facilite la organización interna y participación en eventos, actividades, capacitaciones y encuentros, que facilite la participación activa de la comunidad de mujeres de Amapolas en pequeños mercados, bazares, ferias y eventos en la ciudad de Medellín. A través de esta iniciativa, se busca promover y comercializar los productos elaborados por las mujeres del proyecto Amapolas, fortaleciendo así sus emprendimientos y fomentando su empoderamiento económico y social.
DISHability
Authors: Sánchez-Cadavid Camilo Andrés , Unibio-Rincón Tatiana Jaqueline
Published: December 2024

DISHability es un proyecto interdisciplinar que, mediante la metodología COIL y el Diseño Centrado en el Humano, empoderó a comunidades infantiles con propuestas de vestimenta y escenografía adaptadas a sus necesidades físicas y emocionales. Desarrollado entre las universidades de Medellín y El Bosque, el ejercicio integró sostenibilidad, tendencias de diseño y Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS). Culminó en una pasarela donde los niños y niñas desfilaron sus propuestas, destacando la importancia del diseño social en contextos reales y la capacidad del diseño para transformar e innovar en la sociedad.