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Stimulating Motor Competence Through Field Games: An Experimental Study On Elementary School Students, Uray Gustian, Y. Touvan Juni Samodra, Fatima Maharani Gandasari, Ghana Fiesta Yosika

Jurnal Keolahragaan

Motoric competence is a competency that requires understanding in carrying out physical activities. However, in the learning process motor competence is carried out without the support of understanding so that it results in students experiencing difficulties and confusion in executing the motor skills they have when in a different environment during training or learning. The research aims to measure the success of stimulation of motor competence by using the field games approach. The research was conducted in the pre-experimental type with the One Group Pretest Posttest Designs type. The experiment was conducted on twelve elementary school students in fourteen meetings. …

The Effect Of Climbing And Descending Stairs Varies In Improving Balestra Fencing Floret/Foil Weapon Type, Musfira Amahoru, Reza Mahyudin, Touvan Samudro, Firmansyah Dahlan, Takbiratul Idha

Jurnal Keolahragaan

Fencing is a sport that requires a maximum physical component so that in this study the aim was to test and find out the effect of variations in stair climbing exercises in improving floret/foil balestra fencing weapons. This study used a test-experiment with the research design "Single-Group Pretest-Posttest Design". The research sample consisted of 20 people, coming from students (elective course (MKP) Fencing) of a state university in eastern Indonesia (male and female) who were then divided into training groups through random sampling technique. The balestra fence measurement tool for floret/foil type weapons uses the Kuhadja fencing skills test. Pretest …

The Effect Of Strength Training Using The Standing Bench Press Method On Shot Put Ability, Muhammad Rusli, Marsuna Marsuna, Jud Jud, Gunathevan Elumalai, Farid Imam Nurhadi

Jurnal Keolahragaan

This study aims to determine the effect of strength training using the standing bench press method on shot put ability. This study used a quantitative method with a pre-experimental design with a one-group pretest-posttest design. The total population is 110 students at SMK Negeri 5 Konawe Selatan, with 50 male students and 60 female students. Samples were drawn using purposive sampling techniques or considerations with the male sex and those who had good and correct shot put technique skills so that 30 students were found as samples in the study. The exercise was carried out using the standing bench press …

Integrating Analytical Thinking Skills Into Physical Education To Improve Student Learning Outcomes, Jusuf Blegur, Yusi Riksa Yustiana, Agus Taufik, Muhamad Ilham, Sefri Hardiansyah

Jurnal Keolahragaan

In the education curriculum in Indonesia, physical education is a medium for developing the potential of student learning outcomes in a comprehensive (cognitive, affective, and psychomotor) and sustainable manner. However, at the same time, teachers have not maximized analytical thinking supplements in learning and mastering student movements to optimize their physical education learning outcomes. This research used quantitative methods to examine the effect of analytical thinking skills on student learning outcomes. The participants were 24 elementary school students (mean age = 10.17+0.38) who were determined using a purposive sampling technique. Data on thinking skills were collected using instruments and rubrics …

The Effectiveness Of Lombok Traditional Games On Increasing Physical Literacy Of Elementary School, Raden Sudarwo, Edi Kurniawan, Johan Irmansyah, Mujriah Mujriah, Balkis Ratu Nl Esse

Jurnal Keolahragaan

Physical literacy has four components, one of which is the physical component. Increasing the physical component requires learning strategies implemented through physical education, one of which is the traditional Lombok game, which is an effective learning process for children. This research aims to test the effectiveness of traditional Lombok games in increasing physical literacy in elementary school students. This study used the Quasi Experimental Design research method (pretest and posttest control group design) involving 66 class IV students. It consists of two groups, namely, the control group and the intervention group. The intervention group (n = 33; 50% boys and …

Sport Communication: An Analysis Of Coach Roles Through Instructional Communication Framework, Dicky Wahyudi, Yun Fitrahyati Laturrakhmi

Jurnal Keolahragaan

This research aims to identify the coach roles in youth football coaching at ASIFA (Aji Santoso International Football Academy) through an instructional communication framework. This research uses an approach method with two data collection techniques which include: Interviews with ASIFA coaches, and participant observations at ASIFA football coaching. The data analysis technique combines interactive analysis models and the theory of instructional communication. The results of this study showed that the role of coaches at ASIFA in the instructional communication framework can be classified into two types, namely: 1) Coach as communicators-instructors; and 2) Coach as communicator-facilitator. The difference in type …

A Spatiotemporal Analysis Of Organic Pollutants Contamination In Ciliwung River, Indonesia, Mochamad Adhiraga Pratama, Dorothy Marsha Constantine

CSID Journal of Infrastructure Development

Ciliwung River is one of many rivers on Java Island which is polluted by waste from domestic, commercial/industrial, and agricultural activities. The rapid population growth caused changes in land use. Along with population growth and the development of human activities in various sectors, river pollution became a serious problem for humans. The purpose of this study is to conduct a spatiotemporal analysis of the concentration of pollutant in Ciliwung River and its correlation with the trend of land use changes to determine the factors that dominantly influence river pollution. The analysis was carried out on the parameters of organic pollutants …

Seasonal Variability On Microplastic Polutions In Water And Sediment Of Ciliwung River, Hefty Clarissa Wilyalodia, Elgrytha Victoria Tybeyuliana, Alloysius Pamurda Dhika Mahendra, Mochamad Adhiraga Pratama, Suphia Rahmawati, Fajri Mulya Iresha, Setyo Sarwanto Moersidik

CSID Journal of Infrastructure Development

Microplastics, recognized as emerging contaminants, have been detected in numerous rivers globally. This study focuses on the Ciliwung River in Jakarta, examining the influence of seasonal variations—specifically the rainy and dry seasons—on microplastics' concentration, types, and colors. Sampling was conducted during November 2022 (dry season) and March 2023 (wet season) using a plankton net for water (10 liters) and an Ekman grab sampler for sediment (400 mililiters). Microplastic abundance was analyzed following the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) adaptation method, and their material characteristics were identified using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) testing. Results revealed a notable seasonal impact: …

The Impact Of Adopting Digital Twins In Urban Development, Mohammed Ali Berawi, Perdana Miraj, Mustika Sari

CSID Journal of Infrastructure Development

The construction industry, which plays a pivotal role in urban development, has undergone a significant transformation in recent years. This transformation is largely marked by the rise of digitalization, a phenomenon fundamentally altering how we design, construct, and operate our urban environments. At the forefront of this paradigm shift is the notion of Digital Twins (DT), which entails a dynamic and virtual representation of tangible assets. Urban development has witnessed a growing adoption of this innovative approach to improve cities' infrastructure planning, construction, and management. Digital Twin enables real-time simulation and monitoring, enhancing performance and more informed decision-making. Therefore, implementing …

Assessment Of Infrastructure Development Approach In Newly Created Districts In Zambia: Case Study, Chimanga Kabwe, Musonda Innocent, Franco Muleya

CSID Journal of Infrastructure Development

This article evaluates the infrastructure development plans in Zambia's newly established districts, primarily focusing on assessing their effectiveness. Infrastructure development encompasses various strategies, and this study investigates the factors influencing the selection of these strategies for implementing infrastructure projects in Zambia. Through structured interviews and questionnaires distributed to 500 respondents, the research highlights the critical role of community involvement. Communities play a pivotal role in identifying essential amenities, setting priorities for infrastructure construction, incorporating their ideas, and participating in the planning process for executing infrastructure projects. The analysis reveals that community members held varying perspectives on the significance of infrastructure …

Creating Interconnected Outdoor Green Infrastructure In The Case Of Aksum Historical Sites, Ethiopia, Guesh Hagos Gebru

CSID Journal of Infrastructure Development

This study investigates the state of outdoor green infrastructures (GI) in Aksum, Ethiopia, employing qualitative and quantitative approaches to address the disconnect between the expanding urban fabric and sustainable green space development. Sentinel satellite imagery and public perception surveys revealed a fragmented landscape of green spaces, including underdeveloped areas like heritage sites, cemeteries, churches, public spaces, stream fronts, and roadside spaces. Quantitative analysis using the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) and Normalized Difference Built-Up Index (NDBI) indicated limited healthy vegetation and a built environment predominance. NDVI values ranged from +0.1 to +0.5, suggesting the presence of grass and shrubs, while …

A Perspective On The Strategy For Advancing Etvax, An Anti-Etec Diarrheal Disease Vaccine, Into A Field Efficacy Trial In Gambian Children: Rationale, Challenges, Lessons Learned, And Future Directions, M Jahangir Hossain, Ann-Mari Svennerholm, Nils Carlin, Umberto D'Alessandro, Thomas F Wierzba

Faculty and Staff Publications

For the first time in over 20 years, an Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) vaccine candidate, ETVAX®, has advanced into a phase 2b field efficacy trial for children 6-18 months of age in a low-income country. ETVAX® is an inactivated whole cell vaccine that has gone through a series of clinical trials to provide a rationale for the design elements of the Phase 2b trial. This trial is now underway in The Gambia and will be a precursor to an upcoming pivotal phase 3 trial. To reach this point, numerous findings were brought together to define factors such as safe and …

Ang Diskurso Ng Malas At Suwerte Sa Mga Kuwento Ng Tagumpay Ng Mga Nakatatandang Dating Overseas Filipino Workers, Michelle G. Ong

Malay Journal

Sa lipunang may pagtangi sa mga Overseas Filipino Worker bilang “Bagong Bayani,” marami ang umaasang magtatagumpay sila sa kanilang pakikipagsapalaran sa ibang bansa. Sa usapin ng kapakanan ng mga nagsiuwiang OFW, malimit matuon ang diskusyon sa mga salik na pang-indibidwal—sa kaalaman nila sa pagpaplanong pampinansiya, sa kakayahan nilang magdesisyon, at kakayahang dumiskarte kapag hindi natutupad ang mga inaasahan. Mahalaga rin ang ideya ng matagumpay na pagtanda, na tinitingnan ang katandaan bilang panahon ng patuloy na mabuting kalusugan at pakikilahok sa lipunan. Sa papel na ito, ibig kong bigyang pansin ang mga diskursong ginagamit ng mga nakatatandang babae na dating OFW …

Criteria For Assessing And Ensuring The Trustworthiness In Qualitative Research, Zia Ul Haq Kakar, Rizwana Rasheed, Aamir Rashid, Salma Akhter

Publications and Research

The trustworthiness of qualitative data has been debatable, yet it has strong support from its supporters. However, the importance and worth of qualitative data cannot be undermined. This paper presents a critical review of the trustworthiness of the qualitative data. The degree of trustworthiness of qualitative research can be measured by ensuring the credibility, transferability, dependability, and conformability of research design, process, and action. The guarantee of trustworthiness in qualitative research is more complex than in quantitative research due to its subjective nature. Many researchers and experts denied the generalizability of qualitative research. However, few researchers, like Guba (1985), developed …

Be: Fall/Winter 2023–2024 Issue, Be: A Journal Of Black Experimental And Interdisciplinary Work

Publications and Research

Our fall/winter issue explores, with a cool and objective eye, memory and history; it may give you some necessary de ja vu, as we think of family, books, and films we want to preserve. This is our interview/review issue, and we’ve spoken to people or reviewed work that seems necessary for building better futures. Our interview with Amos White argues for the preservation of life-giving and life-affirming trees. We’ve also included reviews of heart-opening books — Tara Christina’s “More than a Drop” and Caron Knauer’s “American Slavery on Film” — that reinforce the significance of familial and collective memory. And …

Kupatan Tradition Preserves Community Social Values In Trenggalek Regency: A Qualitative Study, Wahyu Nugroho, Sapriya Sapriya, Bekzod Abduvoitov Hikmatullaevich

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

This study aims to describe the social values in the community contained in the tradition of Kupatan after Eid al-Fitr conducted by the people of Trenggalek regency, East Java province. The approach in this article uses a qualitative descriptive approach with ethnographic methods of field studies. The method of data collection using literature review, observation, interview and documentation review. Participation involved in this research includes elements of community leaders, religious leaders, and local residents. The results of this study indicate that the Kupatan tradition activities have social values containing 1) the implementation of religious values that teach strengthening faith and …

Organisational Capabilities Influencing Smes ' Export Performance In Tanzania, Fred Phanuel Okangi

Business Management Review

Exports play an important role in economic growth as it leads to an increase in the country's economic performance through various sectors including small and medium enterprises. As a result, enhancing export performance among small and medium enterprises is very important because of the key roles they play in the economy. The study examined the organization ' s capabilities influencing SMEs ' export performance in Tanzania using the Resource-Based View Theory and Network Model of Internationalization. Data were collected from 70 exporting SMEs in Tanzania and analysed using multiple regression. The study revealed that SMEs ' innovation and product quality …

Systematic Assessment Of The Literature On Healthcare Supply Chain Sustainability Practices And Methodological Trends, Yusta Simwita, Gladness Salema

Business Management Review

The ever-growing uncertainties and complexities in health supply chains attract the need to implement sustainability practices in their operations. This study applies a systematic literature review to conduct a comprehensive review from 2008-2023 to identify commonly used sustainability practices and methodological trends. After a comprehensive analysis, 31 articles were included in the final analysis. We observed that several sustainability practices in all three sustainability pillars had been implemented in the healthcare supply chain. This includes employee welfare and well-being, understanding and managing demand, and green practices. This review found that sustainable practices have great benefits, such as empowering employees and …

Attitude And Intention To Adopt Eco-Cars In Uganda: The Moderating Effect Of Culture Orientation, Johnson Lawrence Ssekakubo, Juliet Namukasa

Business Management Review

Eco-cars have been promoted as a viable solution to global environmental concerns and energy crises. This motivated the study to focus on establishing the effect of the motorists ' attitudes and culture orientations on their intention to adopt Eco-cars. A total of 384 motorists from Kampala City were taken using a two-stage sampling design including stratification between public and private motorists and convenience sampling within the strata. Primary data was collected using a structured questionnaire that was both self and interviewer administered. Data were analysed using correlation and regression analyses. The study revealed that motorists with a positive attitude especially …

The Influence Of The Internal Audit Function Practices On Corporate Governance: The Case Of State-Owned Enterprises In Tanzania, Zelia O. Njeza, Henry Chalu, Ernest G. Kitindi

Business Management Review

The purpose of this research paper was to investigate the influence of internal audit function (IAF) practices on corporate governance (CG) in Tanzanian State-Owned Enterprises(SOEs). Data were collected through a questionnaire targeting the board of directors, audit committee members, management members, and internal and external auditors of 86 SOEs in Tanzania. Overall, the findings indicate that the IAF significantly influences the CG of Tanzanian SOEs. Specifically, the findings reveal that an internal auditor's competence, nature of work and compliance with standards, laws and regulations positively influence CG in Tanzania. These results support the application of the agency theory (supplemented by …

Balancing Quality Assurance & Innovation In Pharma, Emma Ramnarine

Level 3

At the Pharmaceutical Regulatory Science Team (PRST) workshop on ICH Q9(R1), held at the Technological University Dublin in early June 2023, Boehringer Ingelheim US Biopharma Operations Product Management & Development Operations Head Emma Ramnarine shared her insights on balancing quality assurance and innovation in pharmaceutical manufacturing. She addressed: ● patient-centered transformation ● a watershed moment in her career ● understanding the drug shortage problem ● disruptive collaboration, and ● systems thinking

approaches. Click here for the slides accompanying Ramnarine’s remarks. She connected some of her remarks for the pharmaceutical industry to those made in the previous talk by Ed Hoffman, …

Waste Electrical And Electronic Equipment Collection: Challenges And Opportunities In A Developing Country Perspective, Sonny Juma Sonny, Samali Violet Mlay, Abdallah Ibrahim Nyero, Cosmas Oren

Business Management Review

The paper examines the challenges and opportunities in Uganda ' s Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) collection system. Data was collected through a questionnaire administered to 423 E-waste collectors and informal recyclers in Uganda and analyzed using the Partial-Least-Squares-Structural Equation Modelling approach. The study found that the system is facing challenges such as inadequate public awareness and infrastructure, and lack of Extended Producer Responsibility. However, there are also financial and economic incentives from E-waste collection and government taxes that can be used as an opportunity. The study suggests that policy-makers and waste management professionals should focus on promoting E-waste …

Performance Appraisal, Career Development And Employee Performance: Implications From Procurement Professionals, Richard Jaffu

Business Management Review

This study examined the mediating role of career development on the relationship between performance appraisal and procurement professionals ' performance. The study involved 204 procurement professionals from Dodoma city. It used cross-sectional survey design, where data were analysed using Structural Equation Modelling (SEM). The findings indicate that procurement professionals ' performance and career development are positively influenced by performance appraisal practices. The study also found out that career development has positive influence on procurement professionals ' performance. Finally, the study revealed that career development mediates the influence of performance appraisal on procurement professionals ' performance. The results imply that; procurement …

Quality Reborn, Anders Vinther

Level 3

It is time for Quality leaders to not only fulfill the traditional role of ensuring cGMP compliance within the company but also take the Quality profession to the level of business leadership like Deming did in Japan after World War II. FDA has recently stated that they have low confidence in quality management maturity of the pharmaceutical industry.

For quality leaders to also become good business leaders we must educate them in ways that are different from what we currently do. The education should be in the 6 areas

• Visibly Demonstrating Responsibility of Quality
• Risk-Informed Decision Making and Communication
• Engaging …

Achieving Warranted Acceptance Of Biotechnologies, Emily Grayek, Baruch Fischhoff

Level 3

The U.S. has faced long-standing shortages of generic drugs, causing negative health effects and spikes in drug costs. To address these shortages, investments in critical technologies and policies to support their adoption will be needed. The success of these technologies and policies depends on public acceptance. We studied public acceptance using the mental model approach, which identifies gaps in understanding that can be addressed with communications. We began with semi-structured interviews with experts in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Based on these interviews, we developed and conducted surveys of the general public, physicians, and pharmacists. Similar strategies could be applied to improve communications …

Hpra’S Kevin O’Donnell On The Ich Q9 Revision And Considerations For Its Implementation, Kevin O'Donnell

Level 3

At the June 2023 PRST meeting on the ICH Q9 revision, HPRA Market Compliance Manager and Senior GMP Inspector Kevin O’Donnell, who has been serving as rapporteur for ICH Q9 (R1), addressed the changes introduced in the revision, the practicalities of implementation, and his “personal thoughts” on the implementation process. Click here for ICH Q9(R1) with the changes highlighted by O’Donnell, and here for the slides accompanying O’Donnell’s remarks. Formatting

changes and other minor edits have been made for clarity by IPQ. Expressions of thanks to the meeting organizers/attendees and disclaimers that the presentation represents the speaker’s views and not …

Smart Missions That Enable Innovation In High-Risk Environments., Ed Hoffman

Level 3

This article is a lightly edited version of Ed Hoffman’s talk on to the 01-June-2023 seminar hosted by the PRST entitled ICH Q9(R1): The Next Frontier – An audience with international thought leaders exploring how the effective use of knowledge can enhance QRM outcomes to benefit the patient. Ed’s remarks are focused on the future of work, and the needs for relationships, storytelling, and understanding the mission to get the best out of our collective intelligence and navigate the future of work.

Leveraging Advanced Analytics In The Pharmaceutical Industry, Patrick O'Sullivan

Level 3

This article is a transcribed and lightly edited version of Patrick O’Sullivan’s oral presentation to a seminar hosted on 1 June 2023 by the Pharmaceutical Regulatory Science Team (PRST), TU Dublin, titled ICH Q9(R1): The Next Frontier – An audience with international thought leaders exploring how the effective use of knowledge can enhance QRM outcomes to benefit the patient. Patrick presented an overview of how one could leverage advanced analytics in the pharmaceutical Industry.

Agenda From June 1st Conference

Level 3

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Morning Panel Discussion, Alice Redmond, Aidan Harrington

Level 3

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