bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
TACKLING RISING CASES OF STROKE AND HYPERTENSION AMONG YOUNG ADULTS THROUGH STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION IN NIGERIA
Authors: JAMES Adebayo John , Folarin Florence , ONIPEDE Grace Oluwakemi 
Published: June 2024

Research evidences show that 5 million people die of stroke, and 5 million people are also left with permanent physical disability globally every year, due to the incidence of stroke. Stroke remains the third leading cause of mortality and physical disability among young adults and the aged in the developing and developed nations of the world. The public knowledge of stroke risk factors and signs have not changed. Heart attack and stroke are the symptoms of cardiovascular disease, morbidity and mortality worldwide. Stroke attack is increasing among young adults, due to changing lifestyles. This study assessed the influence of strategic communication on stroke and hypertension literacy. The paper adopted qualitative descriptive approach to examine the elements involved in stroke cases and rising hypertension among young adults in Nigeria. The paper recommends that public health campaigns targeted at youths should aim to promote cardiovascular health and wellness. It is essential for the health care providers to enlighten young adults at early stage to imbibe cardiovascular wellness in Nigeria. Besides, early arrival of stroke patients to stroke centres or hospitals for immediate medical attention should be widely emphasized through public education and strategic communication process in the media.
A REVIEW OF THE EFFECTS OF WOMEN LITERACY AND POVERTY REDUCTION ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA
Authors: Leah Yisa Jummai , Aidelokhai Dennis Idonije , Nmadu Timothy 
Published: June 2024

Despite the potential of the strategies put in place by successive governments in Nigeria, women's literacy and poverty reduction for sustainable development, Nigeria continue to grapple with persistent challenges in realizing the full transformative impact of educated and empowered women in the country. This paper examined the effects of women literacy and poverty alleviation on sustainable development in Nigeria. The paper relied on documentary sources of data obtained from textbooks, journal articles, official gazettes, conference papers and the internet. The paper deployed the Liberal Feminism theory to provide a theoretical guide for the study. The paper observed that the relationship between women's literacy, poverty alleviation, and sustainable development in Nigeria is complex and multifaceted and emphasized that empowering women is not only a matter of social justice but a catalyst for sustainable development. It recommends a conscious implementation of policies and programs that should aim to eliminate barriers to education for girls and women, including addressing financial constraints, cultural norms, and discriminatory practices as well as the development and implementation of targeted economic empowerment initiatives, such as vocational training and entrepreneurship programs, to enhance women's skills and make them job creators rather than job seekers, thereby increasing their participation in the formal economy.
CHALLENGES CONFRONTING VIGILANTE GROUPS IN EFFECTIVE CRIME CONTROL IN BENUE STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Anyo Stephen Terver , Tagher E.T , Ugbem-Onah Comfort 
Published: June 2024

Vigilante groups’ contributions to crime control are invaluable. However, the activities of vigilante groups have faced operational and institutional challenges. These challenges have negatively affected the operations of vigilante groups in crime control in Benue State. The study investigated the challenges of vigilante groups in crime control in Benue State with a view to suggesting ways of curbing those challenges for enhanced effectiveness of vigilante groups in Benue State. Three Local Government Areas – Katsina-Ala, Makurdi, and Oturkpo, were selected across the three Senatorial districts in Benue State for the study. The population of the study comprised vigilante operatives, religious leaders, traditional rulers and members of the public. The study adopted a survey design. Questionnaire and in-depth interview (IDI) were used to generate data from 367 respondents using the Taro Yamane sample size determination formula. Simple random sampling and purposive sampling were deployed for the selection of respondents and interviewees. Twelve interview sessions were conducted across the sampled Local Government Areas. The quantitative data were presented in frequency and percentages while qualitative data were presented in narrative form. The study identified lack of logistics, shortage of crime fighting equipment, absence of enabling legal instrument for the operation of vigilante groups, human rights violation, corruption, insufficient training among vigilantes and vested interests, as the challenges of vigilante group in the study area. The study recommends the enactment of laws recognizing vigilante groups; provision of needed crime fighting equipment by stakeholders; adequate funding, provision of logistic support as well as proper training and reorientation of vigilante operatives to respect the fundamental human rights of suspects.
FEMALE CRIMINALITY IN NIGERIA: A FEMINIST CONCEPTUAL AND THEORETICAL PERSPECTIVE
Authors: Okoh Aderoju 
Published: June 2024

Criminality is no longer considered a male phenomenon as the involvement of women and girls in crime is on the increase in Nigeria and globally, even as the rate of women and girls’ participation in outlawed behaviour is still relatively low compared to that of men and young boys. Of the current total population of 78,621 prison inmates in Nigeria, males account for 97.8% (or approximately 76,891) while the female sex makes up 2.2% (1,729 approximately). The criminal justice seems to lack a comprehensive and contextualized understanding of the gendered criminological pathways of women which include maternal roles, trauma, structural poverty and physical abuse, among others. This work aimed at a feminist conceptual and theoretical review of female criminality with a view to highlighting the distinctive nature of female criminality. The paper relied on secondary sources of data for its analysis. Based on the review, it was found that women’s pathway to criminality is gendered and the cause(s) of female criminality are multidimensional, ranging from running away from home, drug abuse, child abuse, sexual victimization, domestic abuse, structural poverty and the need for survival. The paper recommends that all identified triggers of female criminality should be addressed by both governmental and non-governmental organizations to mitigate the incidence of what appears to be a spike in female offending in Nigeria and even beyond.
GENDER EQUALITY, WOMEN EMPOWERMENT AND SUSTAINABLE NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT: THE ROLE OF NIGERIAN LIBRARIES
Authors: Adegoke Kudirat Abiola , Badmus Ibrahim Temitope 
Published: June 2024

Sustainable national development refers to present developments that are supposed to be devoid of negative consequences for future generations. Equal access to information, equal opportunities for men and women, women empowerment and girl child education are the catalysts for attaining sustainable national development. This paper examined the imperative of gender equality, women empowerment and the role of libraries in promoting gender equality and women empowerment for sustainable development in Nigeria. The paper noted that if all women get equal chance and freedom to make positive contributions to the development of their respective communities, there will be economic growth and informed citizens. The paper recommends that the Nigerian government should provide enabling environment for women to excel and contribute to nation building. Libraries should be properly funded by both government and well-meaning Nigerians to enable them deliver effective services that will foster growth and national development.
THE IMPACT OF POVERTY ON MATERNAL MORBIDITY IN SHANGA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KEBBI STATE
Authors: Yauri Muhammad Garba , Yakasai Auwalu Sale 
Published: June 2024

This paper explored the impact of poverty on maternal morbidity, characterized by limited access to essential resources such as healthcare; sustained nutrition and education, which significantly exacerbate maternal morbidity in Shanga Local Government Area of Kebbi State. In most of the lower income communities in developing countries, women often face barriers to accessing quality prenatal care, leading to delayed or inadequate medical attention during pregnancy. It is against this background that the paper examined the incidence of maternal morbidity in Shanga LGA. The Relative deprivation theory was adopted as the paper’s theoretical framework. Questionnaire and key informant interview were utilized as the primary instruments of data collection. Purposive sampling technique was used to select only women aged between 15 and 59 years who were included in the study. Data collected from the questionnaire were analysed descriptively using tables and percentages while data from KII were analysed descriptively. Findings from the study indicated that the prevalence of maternal morbidity was high in Shanga Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The study also discovered that due to poverty, most women do not have transport to go to the hospital for antennal care as well as lack money to buy nutritious food and drugs in Shanga Local Government. The study recommends that Government should bring antenatal clinics closer to the communities and also empower women with loans and skill acquisition programmes to enable them cater for their needs, especially during pregnancy.
Pengaruh Media Sosial terhadap Komunikasi Anak Usia Remaja
Authors: Shabrina Siti Nur , Rifqoh Fany , Putri Afifah Dewi Nayla , Bilqies Azzura 
Published: June 2024

Artikel ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh media sosial (Instagram dan Tik Tok) terhadap komunikasi anak usia remaja. Subjek dalam penelitian adalah siswi kelas 9 Madrasah Tsanawiyah Sunan Pandanaran. Penelitian ini termasuk jenis penelitian dengan pendekatan kualitatif yang menggunakan metode deskripsi-analitis. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan beberapa metode yaitu observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa media sosial (Instagram dan Tik Tok) memengaruhi komunikasi anak usia remaja. Pengaruh media sosial terhadap komunikasi anak remaja dapat berupa komunikasi verbal, nonverbal, langsung, dan tidak langsung. Bentuk-bentuk komunikasi yang dilakukan oleh siswi di MTs Sunan Pandanaran dapat bernilai positif maupun negatif. Pengaruh pemilihan bahasa dalam berkomunikasi tergantung pada bagaimana mereka menggunakan platform tersebut, jenis konten yang mereka konsumsi, dan sejauh mana mereka terpengaruh oleh tren dan norma yang ada di media sosial Instagram dan Tik Tok.
Metode Interpretasi di Desa Wisata Ende
Authors: Ananda Anggi , Supardi  , Hizmi Surayyal 
Published: June 2024

Interpretasi guide merupakan hal yang krusial untuk tetap diterapkan dalam menarik jumlah wisatawan menuju ke destinasi pariwisata. Akan tetapi hal ini tidak dapat ditentukan secara merata dikarenakan perbedaan cara interpretasi dari guide tersebut. Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk mengetahui bagaimana metode interpretasi guide di Desa Wisata Ende. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan observasi, dokumentasi, dan wawancara. Data sekunder diperoleh dari berbagai sumber seperti literasi digital dan sumber referensi jurnal penelitian. Data primer diperoleh dengan wawancara terstruktur kepada tiga informan local guide desa wisata ende yaitu Bapak Kadir, Bapak Yoga, Bapak Abdurrohim untuk menggali pendapat dan pengetahuan informan tentang interpretasi personal dan nonpersonal. Hasil penelitian disimpulkan bahwa komunikasi personal dan nonpersonal memegang peranan penting dalam membimbing dan melayani wisatawan di Kawasan Desa Wisata Ende. Para pemandu lokal sangat memperhatikan komunikasi personal, seperti menggunakan bahasa yang sopan, menciptakan suasana nyaman, serta memberikan pengalaman menyenangkan melalui dokumentasi foto/video. Sedangkan untuk komunikasi non-personal seperti penandaan lokasi, mereka lebih mengoptimalkan peran pemandu sebagai pembimbing utama dibandingkan memasang banyak petunjuk arah. Keamanan dan kenyamanan wisatawan menjadi prioritas dengan memberdayakan kemampuan pemandu lokal secara maksimal. Adapun beberapa saran yang dapat diberikan antara lain mengadakan program pelatihan rutin untuk meningkatkan kemampuan komunikasi personal para pemandu wisata, mengikutsertakan pemandu lokal dalam proses perencanaan dan pengembangan pariwisata di Desa Ende, serta diperlukan peningkatan kerjasama antara pemerintah desa, pengelola wisata, dan masyarakat setempat untuk mempromosikan dan mempertahankan keunikan budaya lokal sebagai daya tarik wisata.
Implementasi Kurikulum Merdeka untuk Meningkatkan Mutu Pendidikan pada Sekolah Dasar di Kota Sigli
Authors: Ekawati Yulia , Akmaluddin  , Syarfuni  
Published: June 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini menganalisis penyusunan KOSP oleh kepala sekolah berdasarkan PMM, pelaksanaan pembelajaran berdiferensiasi oleh guru berdasarkan PMM dan pelaksanaan P5 oleh guru berdasarkan PMM di SD Kota Sigli. Metode penelitian bersifat kualitatif dengan jenis deskripsi. Informan kepala sekolah, wakil kurikulum, guru dan guru penggerak. Pengumpulan data menggunakan wawancara, observasi dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penyusunan KOSP oleh kepala sekolah di SD Kota Sigli sudah sesuai dengan PMM dengan berorientasi pada peserta didik dalam hal lietrasi dan P5 serta didasari dengan pertimbangan lingkungan sekitar siswa. Pelaksanaan pembelajaran berdiferensiasi oleh guru berdasarkan PMM di SD Kota Sigli dilakukan dengan pemetaan kebutuhan belajar peserta didik melalui asesmen diagnostic, merancang pembelajaran berdasarkan hasil pemetaan dengan menuliskannya pada modul ajar, menjalankan strategi diferensiasi proses serta mengevaluasi dan merefleksi pembelajaran yang sudah berlangsung serta melakukan evaluasi dengan sistem asesmen formatif dan sumatif. Pelaksanaan P5 oleh guru berdasarkan PMM terlihat kedalam enam dimensi yaitu beriman dan bertakwa, berkebinnekaan global, mandiri, bergotong royong dan bernalar kritis.
TRADISI HANTARAN DALAM PROSESI KHITHBAH PERSPEKTIF HUKUM KELUARGA ISLAM DI DESA MENGEN KECAMATAN TAMANAN KABUPATEN BONDOWOSO
Authors: Mulyadi  
Published: June 2024

Khitbah atau meminang meruapakan langkah awal yang sebenarnya secara hukum dibolehkan. Khitbah merupakan pendahuluan sebelum dilangsungkan suatu pernikahan. Khitbah atau peminangan merupakan pendahuluan perkawinan, disyariatkan sebelum ada ikatan suami istri dengan tujuan agar waktu memasuki perkawinan didasarkan kepada penelitian dan pengetahuan serta kesadaran masing-masing pihak.
Tujuan Penelitian ini adalah (1) Mendeskripsikan tradisi hantaran dalam prosesi Khitbah di Desa Mengen Kecamatan Tamanan Kabupaten Bondowoso, dan (2) Tradisi Hantaran dalam prosesi Khitbah perspektif Hukum Keluarga Islam di Desa Mengen Kecamatan Tamanan Kabupaten Bondowoso
Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah pendekatan kulitatif, jenis penelitiaannya studi kasus. Teknik penentuan informan penelitian ini menggunakan porpusive sampling Teknik pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini adalahwawancara, observasi, dan studi dokumentasi, Analisis datanya menggunakan pengumpulan data, reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan, Teknik keabsahan data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah tringulasi sumber dan metode.
Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa (1) Tradisi Hantaran dalam prosesi Khitbah di Desa Mengen Kecamatan Tamanan Kabupaten Bondowoso yaitu membawa oleh-oleh dan hadiah sebagai simbol keseriusan dalam Khithbah. Hantaran dapat berupa kue, roti, peralatan mandi, baju, perangkat alat sholat, perhiasan dan lain sebagainya yang diberikan kepada pihak yang dilamar atau dipinang. Dampak tidak dipenuhinya tradisi hantaran dalam prosesi Khithbah yaitu menjadi perbincangan kurang baik, baik dari masyarakat setempat maupun dari pihak keluarga. Tujuan dari pada hantaran adalah menghindari kntroversi dan dampak kurang baik secara adat dan sosial, sebagai penghormatan kepada calon istri dan keluarga calon istri, simbol kesepakatan dan ikatan pertunangan dan (2) Tradisi Hantaran dalam prosesi Khitbah perspektif hukum keluarga Islam di desa mengen kecamatan tamanan kabupaten bondowoso adalah boleh dan tidak bertentangan dengan syariat. Hal ini mengacu pada tujuan tradisi hantaran dalam prosesi Khithbah yaitu menghindari kntroversi dan dampak kurang baik secara adat dan sosial, sebagai penghormatan dan penghargaan kepada calon istri dan keluarga calon istri, sebagai simbol kesepakatan dan ikatan pertunangan anatar pelamar dan pihak yang dilamar
UTILISASI MEDIA SOSIAL SEBAGAI MEDIA PROMOSI UNTUK MENINGKATKAN VOLUME PENJUALAN UMKM BATU BATA BAROKAH DI DESA SUMBERPAKEM KEC. SUMBERJAMBE TAHUN 2023
Authors: Muhyiddin Ahmad , Adi Suwarno Suparjo 
Published: June 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripikan utilitas media sosial sebagai media promosi pada konsumen. Peran media sosial yang masif digunakan dimanfaatkan oleh para pelaku UMKM untuk meningkatkan volume penjualan sehingga berdampak pada meingkatnya laba hasil penjualan.Desain penelitian menggunakan kualiatif pengumpulan data menggunakan observasi, wawancara dan dokuemnetasi. Analisis data menggunakan interaktif Miles-Hubermann and Saldana. Keabsahan data menggunakan trianggulasi sumber dan teknik. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa utilitas media sosial sebagai media promosi yang efektif menghasilkan 1) media sosila sebaga Sarana Promosi yang Efektif dan Efisien pada konsumen sangat positif dan berdamapak positif pada volume penjualan. 2) Interkasi secara langsung dengan pelanggan adalah salah satu utilitas media sosial yang berdampak pada vuleme penjulalan. Data menujukkan daalam 1 semester meningkat sekitar 10-15 % . 3) Utilitas media sosial juga mampu untuk memahami perilaku konsumen karena ini adalah kunci keberhasilan untuk meningkatkan volume penjualan pada produk UMKM
Impact of Family Counseling on Development of Special Children
Authors: Sabeen Dossal  , Shagufta Shahzadi  , Farheen Dossal  
Published: June 2024

Children with special needs are often at a risk in society. They encounter barriers in school and social situations, such as being bullied and not being taken seriously. While the world is changing, these children are not always welcome in society. Parents and caregivers play an important role in helping children with special needs to grow and develop to their potential. Studies have found that children raised in families with high levels of cohesion, harmony and child support succeed in more adaptive ways than those raised in families with less cohesion. This suggests that parents of children with disabilities need more assistance. This study uses a constructive theoretical framework to explore the notion of disability as experienced by parents of children with disabilities. The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of a therapy intervention in a specific group of people who underwent family counselling sessions. The past researches of different authors were evaluated. Surveys were conducted using self-structured questionnaire, the results of which have been interpreted using statistical analysis. 68% respondents were male, and the rest were females. The respondents were divided into different age classes where the modal class was 20-25 years having a frequency of 45. It was observed that the family counselling had a positive impact on 80% of the children. This improvement was found in their social, physical, emotional, and cognitive abilities. It was concluded that regular family counselling sessions are recommended for the students having special needs for better results.
The Influence of Social Media Influencers on Consumer Decision-Making: A Comprehensive SEM Analysis
Authors: Noman Ahsan  , Sobia Jamil (Corresponding Author)  , Madiha Rais  
Published: June 2024

In recent times, social media influencers and their marketing campaigns have gained significant popularity and attention. The aim of this study is to identify the extent to which social media influencers impact consumer decision-making and buying behaviors. The paper examines influencer marketing as a form of electronic word-of-mouth (eWOM) and how it affects the consumer purchase journey. Framework is developed using existing literature on topics like consumer decision-making, eWOM, opinion leadership, source credibility, and digital interaction. The methodology utilizes a deductive research approach with a cross-sectional quantitative survey. The target population comprises consumers in Karachi who regularly use social media. The study uses Structural equation modeling (SEM) analysis to identify the relationship between social media word mouth, quality of information, Digital interaction, Digital Attractiveness, and Digital interaction on consumer decision-making with the mediation effect of opinion leaders. Convenience sampling is employed to collect data from over 150 respondents. The results provide empirical evidence that opinion leadership and source credibility significantly influence consumer decision-making when it comes to influencer marketing. This implies that the personality and perceived trustworthiness of the influencer matter more than their attractiveness or expertise. However, digital expertise is not found to have a positive effect. Overall, the findings highlight the need for brands to partner with credible influencers who can leverage their leadership to steer audience opinions and purchases. Future research can build on this by investigating negative eWOM, commercialism, and manipulating tactics used by influencers. The paper contributes to the growing research on social media marketing and how online opinion leaders shape consumer behaviors.
Roles of LIN28 Proteins in Cholangiocarcinoma
Authors:   , Puthdee Nattapong 
Published: June 2024

LIN28 is an RNA-binding protein, a known as regulator of microRNAs biogenesis and play a role in multiple cellular functions such as stem cell maintenance, cell metabolism and implicated in oncogenesis. In cancer study, LIN28 protein is frequently expressed and associated with tumor aggressiveness and poor disease outcome. Previous studies have shown that paralog-LIN28B was upregulated in during CCA development. However, the role of LIN28B in cholangiocarcinogenesis remains largely unknown. The present study, we found LIN28B is overexpressed in CCA patients' tissues. Overexpression of LIN28B in cholangiocytes-MMNK-1 cells showed that LIN28B enhanced cell proliferation, clonogenic potential, and promoted epithelial-to mesenchymal transition (EMT). Moreover, we found LIN28B enhanced cancer stem cells marks, sphere forming ability in MMNK-1 cells. Mechanistically, we found that TGFβI protein which is downstream target of TGF-β signaling was upregulated and migration activity of LIN28B-overexpressing MMNK-1 cells was decreased when inhibit the TGF-β/TGFβI cascade. Collectively, our findings suggest that LIN28B may play a role in generating subpopulation of CCA by exhibiting cancer stem-like properties in cholangiocytes via partly activated of TGF-β signaling. Therefore, LIN28B pathway could become an attractive target for new therapeutic intervention of CCA.