bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Tendencias educativas de las aulas del futuro
Authors: Blanco Rosado Lisander Antonio 
Published: January 2024

La educación actual tiene que ir en armonía con los cambios que las sociedades promueven como producto de las transformaciones tecnológicas y científicas. Son muchos los estudios y teorías que afirman la necesidad de contextualizar la dinámica educativa con base a las realidades sociales y la globalización es una realidad innegable. Sin embargo, los procesos educativos siguen promoviendo prácticas tradiciones y memorísticas, lo que deja ver un desfase entre la educación, la realidad y lo social. En este sentido, el estudio se orientó a analizar las tendencias educativas de las aulas del futuro. La metodología empleada se ajustó al paradigma postpositivista, que permitió hacer una interpretación de la experiencia pedagógica de los docentes en Colombia, particularmente del departamento del Magdalena, enfatizada en el método fenomenológico. El instrumento para la recolección de información fue la entrevista, realizada a 8 docentes de las instituciones educativas de Plato, la información se procesó mediante el método de categorización y triangulación. Los hallazgos del estudio permitieron que las nuevas tendencias educativas en las aulas del futuro apunten a una educación virtual o una combinación de dos sistemas educativos presencial – virtual, el primero, rescate el acercamiento humano, docente-dicentes y estudiantes- estudiantes. Y el segundo, tiene como objetivo preparar al estudiante para que sea capaz de enfrentar los retos que la globalización y las sociedades imponen. Asimismo, las categorías que surgen del estudio tienen implicación directa con: la responsabilidad digital, competencias tecnológicas, la colaboración dentro de nuevos espacios educativos, pedagogía innovadora, habilidades para la vida y preparación laboral, aprendizajes dirigidos por estudiantes y nuevas conexiones que implican nuevas formas de pensamiento.
Ética y estética de la investigación científica
Authors: Murillo Ruiz Cerbeleon 
Published: January 2024

En el presente artículo de reflexión, se establece la relación que existe entre la ética, la estética de la investigación desde una mirada etnoeducación, para lo cual fue necesario interpretar la acción de educar, la cual contempla necesariamente la enseñanza y el aprendizaje y todo lo que estos dos procesos representan, teniendo como marco fundamental el acto pedagógico, sustentado y contextualizado desde la perspectiva de la cultura correspondiente al contexto social, étnico y geográfico donde este se realiza para la consolidación del acontecimiento educativo. En este sentido, es importante reconocer que las experiencias educativas (etnoeducativas) que se desarrollan en espacios étnicos, deben llevarse a cabo en concordancia con las prácticas interculturales y ancestrales que favorezcan el reconocimiento y auto reconocimiento de sus identidades de forma tal que sean inclusivas, favorezcan el diálogo y el reconocimiento y el encuentro con el otro, respetando las diferencias. Desde esta marco, se justifica la realización de este artículo lo cual permite la interpretación la importancia que tienen la ética y la estética de la investigación, desde una mirada etnoeducativa, por ser esta un proyecto educativo concreto, que se deriva de un compromiso estatal y comunitario como garantía de preservación de la diversidad étnico-cultural, que a su vez busca respetar la diferencia, identidad y autenticidad de cada grupo o comunidad, tomado en consideración sus ideologías, costumbres, creencias e idioma. La reflexión aquí planteada conduce a analizar los retos y desafíos de la etnoeducación en contextos interculturales con especificidad en la comunidad Afrocolombiana en sus contextos interculturales mediadas por sus prácticas ancestrales.
AKTUALISASI LAYANAN BIMBINGAN DAN KONSELING DI SMP NEGERI 2 KARAWANG
Authors: Saputra Adzra Emalis , Komala Titi , Gania Salma , Sa'diyah Salwa Halimatus , Farida Nur Aini 
Published: January 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menggali aktualisasi pelayanan bimbingan dan konseling di SMPN 2 Karawang Timur. Dengan jenis penelitian kualitatif, pendekatan dilakukan melalui teknik observasi dan metode studi pustaka. Data utama diambil dari wawancara dan referensi penulis yang tersebar dalam buku-buku dan jurnal-jurnal, kemudian diolah dan dianalisis untuk merumuskan tujuan penelitian. Hasilnya menunjukkan bahwa bimbingan dan konseling di SMPN 2 Karawang Timur memiliki peran krusial dalam pengembangan peserta didik secara pribadi, sosial, belajar dan karir. Meski layanan tersebut bersifat proaktif dan sistematis, kendala muncul akibat keterbatasan jumlah tenaga bimbingan dan konseling di sekolah. Meskipun sudah optimal, belum maksimal karena adanya keterbatasan personil. Layanan tersebut melibatkan berbagai aspek termasuk orientasi, konsultasi dan konseling kelompok. Program ini Seharusnya disusun secara kolaboratif oleh Guru bimbingan dan konseling dengan melibatkan tenaga pendidik lainnya. Kendala utama dalam pengaktualisasian layanan bimbingan dan konseling di SMPN 2 Karang Timur adalah keterbatasan personil dan minimnya pengetahuan siswa tentang layanan yang tersedia. Penelitian ini memberikan pemahaman lebih mendalam tentang bimbingan dan konseling serta menyoroti Bagaimana pengaktualisasian layanan ini dapat meningkatkan program pendidikan dan pembelajaran secara keseluruhan.
Prevalence of brain fag syndrome and its correlation with stimulant use and socio-economic/demographic characteristics among university undergraduate students in Nigeria
Authors: Aghukwa NC  , Baguda AS  , Fawaz B  , Aminu IS  
Published: January 2024

Background: Brain Fag Syndrome (BFS) is a culture-bound syndrome characterized by cognitive and somatic symptoms, commonly reported among African students. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of BFS among Nigerian university students and examine its associated factors.
Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among undergraduate students from a university in the northwest region of Nigeria. The study utilized a self-administered questionnaire to collect data on socio-demographic characteristics, stimulant use, course of study, and academic performance. The presence of BFS was assessed using standardized diagnostic criteria.
Results: The study included a total of 625 participants, in their young adulthood. The prevalence of BFS among Nigerian university students was found to be 62.7%. The majority of affected students were aged 20-30, male, and from the Hausa ethnic group. No significant association was found between stimulant use and BFS. However, there was a significant relationship between the course of study and the occurrence of BFS. Academic performance (CGPA) showed a weak negative association with BFS. Other socio-demographic factors such as age, gender, ethnicity, relationship status, birth position, type of home, and family income did not predict the occurrence of BFS.
Conclusion: The high prevalence highlights the need for attention to mental health issues among this population. The results emphasize the importance of considering the course of study and academic performance when studying BFS. Further research is warranted to explore the underlying mechanisms and develop effective interventions for students affected by BFS.
Pattern and outcome of paediatric pleural effusion seen at Usmanu Dafodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto: A 5-year retrospective study
Authors: Abubakar FI  , Rufai AI  , Ahmed HK  , Adamu A  , Ukwuni SI  
Published: January 2024

Background: Pleural effusion is an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the pleural cavity which present with spectrum of clinico-aetiological manifestations often requiring multidisciplinary approach.
Objectives: This study set out to determine the prevalence, aetiology, clinical presentation, treatment modalities and outcome of pleural effusion in children.
Materials and Methods: This was a retrospective study where records of children with diagnosis of pleural effusion admitted at UDUTH, Sokoto were obtained between January 2017 and December 2022 and reviewed. Diagnosis was based on clinical presentation and radiological confirmation of pleural effusion. Data was analyzed with SPSS version 20.0.
Results: A total of 49 cases were retrieved. The prevalence of pleural effusion was 0.54% (9,056). It was more prevalent in males with ratio of 2.5:1 (χ² = 9.833, P = 0.007). The median age was 9 years (IQR 7). The most common cause of pleural effusion was pneumonia 26 (53.1%) followed by tuberculosis 16 (32.6%), malignancy 3 (6.1%), cardiac and renal causes accounted for 2 (4.1%) each. Cough (100.0%), difficulty in breathing (100.0%), tachypnea (100.0%), respiratory distress (100.0%), and desaturation (98.0%) were the common presentations. Most (77.5%) of them presented with right sided pleural effusion. The majority (93.9%) had closed thoracostomy tube drainage. The outcome showed majority (83.7%) of the cases been discharged, with a median duration of hospital stay of 22days (IQR 17). However, mortality rate for the malignant causes was 100.0%.
Conclusion: Infections were the major cause of paediatric pleural effusion with relatively good outcome. Surgical intervention and multidisciplinary team approach are needed to reduce the morbidity and mortality in patients with pleural effusion especially for the malignant causes.
Morbidity pattern of underfives with moderate acute malnutrition in southern Nigeria
Authors: Udoh EE  , Okorie O  , Okpokowuruk FS  , Udo E  , Motilewa OO  , Bassey V  , Ikobah J  , Adesina S  , Ebunlomo I  , Akpan M  , Ekpo L  , Uhegbu K  , Umoh R  , Nwazuluoke B  , Johnson OE  , Adeniyi O  
Published: January 2024

Background: Moderate acute malnutrition (MAM) is a leading cause of childhood morbidity and mortality globally. The morbidity pattern of underfives with this condition is yet to be described.
Objective: To describe the morbidity pattern of underfives with MAM
Method: A cross sectional study was conducted in two Primary Health Centres in Uruan Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. Caregivers’ brought children aged 6- 59 months to the health facilities following community mobilization. Eligible children were recruited into the study after obtaining parental consent. A validated proforma was used to obtain the biodata and symptoms of common illnesses in the children. A general physical examination, anthropometric measurements and systemic examination were performed.
Results: A total of 162 children were recruited into the study. Their mean (±SD) age was 20.4 ± 13.0 months. Over 70% of them were 6 - 23 months of age. Their mean (±SD) length/height was 77.3 ± 29.6 cm, mean (±SD) weight was 8.3 ± 3.4 kg and mean (±SD) mid upper arm circumference was 12.4 ± 4.5 cm. The main symptoms noted in the children were; fever 99 (61.1%), cough 84 (51.9%), weight loss 81 (50.0%), diarrhoea 40 (24.7%) and vomiting 40 (24.7%) while pallor 77 (47.5%), lymphadenopathy 56 (34.6%), hair changes 49 (30.2%), skin changes 27 (16.6%) were the main signs in them.
Conclusion: The main symptomatology of underfives with MAM were fever, cough and weight loss while pallor, lymphadenopathy and hair changes were the topmost signs. This morbidity pattern is related to interactions between malnutrition and infection in childhood.
Sonographic Evaluation of Renal dimensions in a healthy adult Nigerian Population
Authors: Obiozor AA  
Published: January 2024

Background: This study is on sonographic evaluation of renal dimensions in the healthy adult Nigerian population.
Aim: The objective of the study was to determine normal dimensions of the kidney sonographically and to correlate the measurements with the sex, age, height, weight and body mass index, in the adult Nigerian population.
Methodology: This was a prospective hospital based ultrasound study of five hundred (500) apparently healthy adults that were 20 years and above as at the time of data collection, Renal dimensions, length, width and cortical renal thickness were measured. A questionnaire was used for inclusion and exclusion criteria. Consent was obtained from the individuals before the study and strict confidentiality was maintained. Descriptive and inferential statistics were deployed to realize the objectives. The data was analyzed using SPSS statistical package version 20.0. The mean, median, variance, standard deviation of the kidney sizes were evaluated and correlated with the age, sex, weight, height and body mass index of the subjects.
Result: The mean right kidney length measured 94.2+8mm for male and 91.8+9mm for females with a range of 64.0-113mm and 76.0-123mm for males and female respectively. The left mean kidney length measured 99.4+8.1mm and 95.5+9.5mm with a range of 76.0-119.0mm and 76.0-114.mm for males and females respectively while the width was 40.7±3.4mm for males and 40.5±3.4mm for females with P values of 0.599mm which is not significant. Mean left kidney width was 44.7±5.8mm for males and 44.5±9.5mm for females with ranges of 33.0-65.0mm and 30.0-61.0mm for males and females respectively with P values of 0.719 which is not significant. Males had a mean renal cortical thickness of 18.3±2.9mm while females had 16.6±2.9mm with P values of 0.000.
Conclusion: The renal cortical thickness in males is greater than in females. The left cortical renal thickness is greater than the right. There is positive correlation of the left cortical renal thickness with age, but not with body mass index and height. Males have greater kidney length than females but the differences in length are not significant. Also, Males have greater kidney width than females. When correlated with age, height, weight and body mass index of the subjects.
Comparative study of sonourethrography and conventional urethrography in determining the length of anterior urethral strictures
Authors: Elendu KC  , Uwanuruochi K  , Umeh E  , Umeokafor C  , Nwammuo C  , Nwosu C  , Mbaeri TU  
Published: January 2024

Background: Conventional urethrography has been the “Gold standard” in the evaluation of anterior urethral strictures. Sonourethrography (SUG) is less invasive, more readily available, and cheaper and does not use ionizing radiation.
Objective: To determine the length of anterior urethral strictures diagnosed on conventional urethrography using SUG and compare findings on SUG with conventional urethrography in adult male patients
Methodology: This was a prospective cross-sectional study carried out over a period of twelve months, whereby 66 male patients with clinically suspected anterior urethral strictures and confirmed on retrograde urethrography (RUG)/ Micturatingcystourethrography (MCUG) were examined using SUG. The length of anterior urethral strictures from both procedures were compared. The data analysis was done using statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) version 23(SPSS Inc, IL, USA). At 95% confidence interval, P-value ≤ 0.05 was considered statistically significant.
Result: Sixty six patients were studied. The mean age of the participants was 56.7±13.7years with an age range of 20 – 78 years. The stricture lengths and diameters were consistently higher on SUG compared to conventional urethrography. The mean length of stricture on RUG/MCUG and SUG were 19.4 ± 6.0mm and 21.3± 6.7 mm respectfully. The mean difference for the stricture lengths on RUG/MCUG and SUG was 1.9 mm and this was statistically significant (CI = 0.983 – 2.761, p < 0.001). The mean diameter of the stricture on RUG/MCUG and SUG were 2.2± 0.7mm and 5.6± 1.2mm and the mean difference for the stricture diameter on both techniques was 3.4mm (CI= 3.158 – 3.577, p<0.001), which was statistically significant.
Conclusion: Significantly higher mean stricture length and diameter were found on SUG compared with RUG/MCUG.
Impact of Human Capital on Economic Growth: A Case of SAARC Countries
Authors: Tariq Simran , Tariq Saroosh 
Published: January 2024

The study intends to examine the influence of human capital on the 10-year economic growth of SAARC nations. It comprises of one explained, three explanatory and two control variables. A panel data regression, fixed effect, random effect model and hausman specification tests were applied in the study. Econometrics findings found that labor force has significant impact on GDP/capita of SAARC countries whereas government spending on education and primary school enrollment had no discernible effects on economic growth. The results of our research offer guidance on how the national government can invest on human capital to promote economic growth.
The capability of Artificial Neural Networks as a Model for Predicting Total Electron Content (TEC): A Review
Authors: Sulungu Emmanuel 
Published: January 2024

The results of investigations from a complete analysis of ANN application on Total Electron Content (TEC) prediction are presented in this paper. TEC is important in defining the ionosphere and has many everyday applications, for example, satellite navigation, time delay and range error corrections for single frequency Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite signal receivers. The total electron content (TEC) in the ionosphere has been measured using GPS. GPS are not installed in every point on the earth to make global TEC measurements possible. As a result, it is crucial to have certain models that can aid to get data from places where there is not any in order to comprehend the global behavior of TEC. Neural Network (NN) models have been shown to accurately anticipate data patterns, including TEC. The capacity of neural networks to represent both linear and nonlinear relationships directly from the data being modeled is what makes them so powerful. The survey from literature reveals that, Levenberg-Marquardt algorithm is preferred and used mostly because of its speed and efficiency during learning process, and that ANN showed a good prediction of TEC compared to the IRI model. As a result, NNs are suitable for forecasting GPS TEC values at various locations if the model's input parameters are well specified.
The Usage of social media in Creating Land Degradation Awareness in Rombo District, Kilimanjaro Region - Tanzania
Authors: Hermenegild Hendry , Shidende Nima 
Published: January 2024

The environment is the fundamental for all living things, and land conservation is of greater apprehension for the sustainable economic development. To attain higher level of land conservation there should be greater effort in creating awareness to people on land degradation conservation. The study aimed to find out the usage of social media in creating land degradation awareness. Specifically, the study intended to: find out the causes of land degradation, identify the status on the usage of social media for land degradation awareness, likely determine the type of social media frequently used for land degradation awareness. The field work covered Rombo district in the Kilimanjaro region Tanzania, where five administrative wards were scrutinized, to mention: Tarakea, Motamburu, Olele, Mahida, and Ngoyoni. Data was collected employing household survey and interview and analysed using descriptive and thematic analysis techniques. The results show that the usage of social media that can be used in creating land degradation awareness includes providing education through media for peoples to understand relationship between human activities and land quality, providing user-friendly tools for knowledge sharing, enabling users to create, edit and add online contents, engaging discussions through social media on environmental issues as well as reporting on land degradation. Further, social media can be used to create land degradation awareness to peoples in Rombo district by 59%. It was concluded that, public campaign program to enhance awareness on land degradation should be strengthened through the usage of social media for sustainable land usage.
NORMALIZATION OF ONLINE SHOP PAYMENTS THROUGH THE SHOPEEPAY LATER SERVICE QS PRESPECTIVE ALI IMRAN Verse 130
Authors: Lili Kaina  
Published: January 2024

Abstract
This study aims to discuss the law of the shopeepay later feature in the Qs perspective shopee application. Ali Imran verse 130 because many people are currently normalizing the shopeepay later service for the payment system at shopee. This study uses a qualitative approach research method using maudhu'i interpretation. Maudhu'i interpretation is a method of interpretation that seeks to find answers to the Qur'an by collecting verses of the Qur'an that have one goal. The results of the discussion of this study indicate that the use of the shopeepay later service contains an element of usury Qard, this occurs because the Shopee Paylater element provides personal benefits for Shopee alone. The public currently has an obligation to avoid using the shopeepay later payment feature in the shopee application. This research is expected to provide benefits as a treasure trove of knowledge about the shopeepaylater feature in a QS perspective. Ali Imran verse 130 so that people at this time can minimize or even avoid using shopeepay later. This research has limitations because it only discusses from one interpreter's point of view and only discusses Qs. Ali Imran verse 130. This study recommends further research with different methods so that the results are more recent, and valid.
Keywords: Al-Qur'an, Shopee, Shopeepay later
Konferencë shkencore për shkollat e para shqipe
Authors: Topalli Kolec 
Published: January 2024

Me datën 26. 10. 2012, në kuadër të 100-vjetorit të Pavarësisë së Shqipërisë, Ministria e Turizmit, Kulturës, Rinisë e Sporteve, në bashkëpunim me Qendrën e Studimeve Albanologjike, organizuan në sallën e konferencave të Muzeut Historik Kombëtar konferencën shkencore me temë: “Shkollat shqipe të trevave shqiptare në shekujt XVII-XVIII”. Qëllimi i kësaj konference ishte të paraqiteshin materiale dhe studime që dëshmojnë hapjen dhe funksionimin e shkollave shqipe në shekujt XVI-XVII në krahina të ndryshme të vendit tonë,
në Kosovë dhe tek arbëreshët e Italisë. Në konferencë referuan historianë, gjuhëtarë, pedagogë e studiues të njohur në fushë të arsimit. U mbajtën gjithsej 8 kumtesa, nga të cilat: Willy Kamsi: “Vepra atdhetare e kulturore e shkollave katolike ne shek. XVII-XVIII”; Italo Fortino:
"Mësimi i arbërishtes në katundet arbëreshe para shekullit XIX"; David Luka: “Shkolla shqipe e Kurbinit (1632-1650)”; Pëllumb Xhufi: “Disa
dëshmi të mësimit të shqipes në arealin ortodoks të Shqipërisë së poshtme përgjatë mesjetës”; Sarë Gjergji: “Stublla me Kolegjin e Shën
Lukës, 1584”; Musa Kraja: “Aspekte nga veprimtaria e mësuesve të shkollave të hershme shqipe”; Kolec Çefa: “Në zanafillat historike të arsimit tonë në trevat veriore, shek. XVII-XVIII; Eranda Halluni, Fatmir Vadahi "Shkollat private në vilajetin e Shkodrës ne shekujt XVII - XVIII". Pas leximit të kumtesave u zhvillua një seancë diskutimesh rreth materialeve të paraqitura.