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Asistensi Mengajar (Am) Program In Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (Mbkm) As A Pedagogical Mastery Accelerator For Vocational High School Teacher Candidates, Muhammad Idris Effendi, Yoto Yoto, Widiyanti Widiyanti

Jurnal Pendidikan Sains

This research delves into the issue of inadequate pedagogical proficiency among vocational high school (SMK) teacher candidates, primarily stemming from the constrained timeframe of educational internships, typically spanning a mere two months. As an option, this study suggests the implementation of an Asistensi Mengajar (AM) initiative within the framework of the Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka Program (MBKM), extending over a semester’s duration. Employing a literature review methodology, the research highlights that the brevity of conventional two-month internships poses a significant impediment to the development of pedagogical acumen among SMK teacher candidates. The proposed option entails an AM program under MBKM, …

State Of Tennessee Annual Statistical Report Of The Department Of Education For The Scholastic Year Ending June 30, 2024, Tennessee. Department Of Education.

Annual Statistical Report

No abstract provided.

Agapanthus Allergic Contact Dermatitis: A Case Report, Yasuhiro Horiuchi

Journal of General - Procedural Dermatology and Venereology Indonesia

Background: Agapanthus (Lily of the Nile) is a genus in the flowering plant family Amaryllidaceae. Contact dermatitis caused by flowering plants is common, but there are no reports of contact dermatitis caused by this plant, Agapanthus.

Case Illustration: An 82-year-old Japanese man had cultivated Agapanthus in his home garden. After breaking the stem of the leaf while wearing shorts, he noticed erythematous rashes on the thighs. The patch test of the leaf stem sap “as is” showed mildly positive, with erythematous papules.

Discussion: The patch test confirmed the allergic contact dermatitis of Agapanthus with leaf stem sap. There are many …

Final Report - Health Inspection Of Concrete Pavement And Bridge Members Exposed To Freeze-Thaw Service Environment, Hongyan Ma, Genda Chen, Kangyi Cai, Rezwana Hafiz

Project SN-7

This project proposed an integrated approach for the non-destructive evaluation of the health status – represented by compressive strength – of any concrete, including well-cured (or intact) and degraded (or partially damaged) due to freeze-thaw cycling. To use this approach, no pre-recorded information (e.g., mixture proportions of concrete, curing and maintenance history, and service history) is needed. Instead, several conventional non-destructive testing methods (NDTs), assisted by hyperspectral camera, can be employed to generate a dataset that informs a pre-trained artificial intelligence (AI) to predict strength. As the core of this approach, the dedicated AI was trained through this project. To …

Hubungan Antara Partisipasi Dalam Pengambilan Keputusan Kesehatan Perempuan Dengan Kehamilan Yang Tidak Diinginkan, Maria Anastasia Audrey, Sudarto Ronoatmodjo

Jurnal Epidemiologi Kesehatan Indonesia

Prevalensi Kehamilan Tidak Diinginkan (KTD) di Indonesia mencapai 10,7% pada tahun 2021. Pada wanita yang sudah menikah, keputusan kesehatan mencakup keputusan tentang kontrasepsi, yang idealnya melibatkan partisipasi perempuan bersama suaminya agar dapat dilakukan secara konsisten sehingga dapat mencegah KTD. Namun, data tahun 2017 menunjukkan proporsi pengambilan keputusan kesehatan perempuan yang dilakukan perempuan bersama suami hanya sebesar 43,7%. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan antara partisipasi bersama antara istri dan suami dalam pengambilan keputusan kesehatan perempuan dengan terjadinya KTD. Penelitian ini menggunakan desain studi crosssectional dengan menganalisis data Survei Demografi dan Kesehatan Indonesia tahun 2017. Kriteria inklusi sampel adalah perempuan yang …

The Courts And Intercollegiate Athletics, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

Over the past several weeks, the world of college sports has witnessed considerable turmoil and the prospect of major change. The future of the NCAA is in doubt, at least in its current form. The myth of the “student athlete” under the banner of amateurism is dead. The term should be laid to rest and never be seen in print again. It was a fabricated term created by former NCAA president, Walter Byers, designed to allow the NCAA to keep the money earned from intercollegiate athletics for itself, and out of the hands of the athletes.

A Single Arm Phase 2 Clinical Trial Of Yiv-906 With Neoadjuvant Concurrent Chemo-Radiation Therapy In Patients With Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer, Nipun Verma, Kimberly L Johung, Jeremy Kortmansky, Wajih Zaheer, Jill Lacy, Michael Cecchini, Stacey Stein, Yung-Chi Cheng, Wing Lam, Shwu-Huey Liu, Vikram Reddy, Howard Hochster, Susan A Higgins

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Background: Pre-operative chemoradiation for rectal cancer is often associated with severe gastrointestinal (GI) toxicity which can interrupt, delay, and/or lead to termination of treatment. In this study, we evaluated whether the addition of YIV-906, a novel herbal medicine proven to reduce GI toxicity associated with chemotherapy could also reduce GI side effects during standard pre-operative capecitabine and pelvic radiation therapy (RT) in the neoadjuvant setting for the treatment of locally advanced rectal cancer.

Methods: This single arm clinical study enrolled 24 patients between Dec 23, 2014-Sep 17, 2018 at Smilow Cancer Hospital, a comprehensive cancer center at Yale New Haven …

Impact Of Gut Health And Microbiome On Autism Spectrum Disorder, Sik Yu So, Tor C Savidge

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

No abstract provided.

Children’S Reading Of Visuals In Informational Picturebooks And Biographies, Sunah Chung

Faculty Publications

Visuals in picturebooks play an important role in supporting children’s reading comprehension and literacy development. This qualitative case study analyzes three American families’ shared reading practices at home by analyzing their online surveys for family literacy environments, reading logs for a month, mother interviews, and video observation of their shared reading at home. The analysis of the collected data categorizes children’s responses to visuals into three major themes: reflecting personal preferences and thoughts on visuals, interpreting visuals based on prior knowledge, and misreading visuals that interfere with understanding content. The discussion focuses on the roles of visuals in informational picturebooks …

“Understand What The Feelings Of The Student Must Be:” Newcomer Youths’ High School Integration Experiences, Anusha Kassan Dr., Alissa Priolo Dr., Natalie C. Sweeney, Suzanne Goopy Dr., Rahat Zaidi Dr.

The Qualitative Report

The present study was grounded in a social constructionist epistemology with an integrative social justice lens. It highlights the perspectives of one group – that of newcomer youth – from a collective case study exploring the phenomenon of school integration across multiple collaborators in one designated high school. As school integration is a central component in the lives and experiences of newcomer youth, this study aimed to provide insights and lessons learned directly from this group as they were integrating into a high school in Western Canada. In line with the epistemology and research design, the research prioritized participant voices …

Can Corporate Sustainability Performance (Csp) Overcome Indonesia's Corporate Debt Problems?, Johnson Ferry Febrian, Nora Sri Hendriyeni

Jurnal Akuntansi dan Keuangan Indonesia

Based on IMF publications (2022), Indonesian companies have a risky debt level that may cause bankruptcy, so companies are required to make leverage adjustments to return the debt to its optimal level. In recent years, corporate sustainability performance (CSP) practices have been proven to improve performance and overcome financial problems such as debt by integrating sustainability aspects into business processes. Based on stakeholder theory and trade-off theory, this study aims to examine the effect of CSP on leverage adjustment and the role of competitive advantage, equity mispricing, profitability, and firm size in moderating this relationship. This study used a sample …

Final Report - Autonomous Ultrasonic Thickness Measurement By A Magnet-Wheeled Robot, Yang Wang, Hung Manh La, Yu Otsuki, Son Thanh Nguyen

Project SN-6

This project develops a compact ultrasonic thickness sensing device that is integrated with a steel-climbing bicycle robot for autonomous thickness measurement of steel bridge members. With wireless communication capability, the ultrasonic sensing device can perform high-voltage pulse excitation, filtering and amplification of the received ultrasonic signal, and high-speed analog-to-digital conversions (up to 80 MHz). After successful validations of the device, it is integrated into a bicycle-like robot with two magnetic wheels controlled by two independent steering actuators that navigates on various steel surfaces (flat, curved, rough, concave, and convex). Along with the wireless ultrasonic sensing device, the robot carries a …

Mother Tongue's Impact On English Language Teaching And Learning, Dr Motasem Mohmoud Abu Salim

Faculty Peer-Reviewed Papers | بحوث هيئة التدريس المحكمة

Abstract

Language is a system for transmitting ideas, facts, emotions, and desires using symbols created at random. Language is used to connect sentiments, ideas, and attitudes. Language is a useful tool. that allows people to communicate with one another. People all throughout the world speak a variety of languages. Despite the fact that all languages are intended for the purpose of communication, a lot of people choose to converse in English. People utilize English in addition to their native language. The importance of teaching English in this age of globalization cannot be overstated. English is the only official language that …

Perlindungan Hukum Bagi Pers Dalam Melaksanakan Kebebasan Pers Di Indonesia Dan Australia, Roshita Anggun Trisnaningrum, Adhitya Widya Kartika

Jurnal Hukum & Pembangunan

The press and democratic life are two inseparable things. The existence of the press has a crucial role in conveying information, providing education to the public, and as a means of social control. Freedom of the press is not only recognized internationally, but every country is obliged to provide legal protection for it. The urgency of this research from a constitutional law perspective is that the press is the fourth pillar of democracy (the fourth of estate). This issue is discussed to discover the similarities and differences in press law provisions between Indonesia and Australia as well as to improve, …

Penyelesaian Sengketa Investasi Internasional : Apakah Penyelesaian Dapat Dilakukan Melalui International Court Of Justice (Icj)?, Aisyah Hanifah Fathhurrohmah

Jurnal Hukum & Pembangunan

The International Court of Justice, also known as the ICJ, is the principal organ of the United Nations based in The Hague, Netherlands. This institution was established in 1945 to resolve disputes between countries peacefully. The authority of the International Court of Justice is divided into two categories: Ratione Personae jurisdiction, which pertains to who is eligible to bring a case to the ICJ, and Ratione Materiae jurisdiction, which concerns the types of disputes that the ICJ can handle. The ICJ's jurisdiction includes examining cases, providing opinions/advisories, and adjudicating disputes submitted to it. The ICJ is not limited to specific …

Echo Rehabilitation Project: The Context For Developing System Partner Collaboration To Overcome Challenges In Rural Community Neurological Rehabilitation Provision, Angela Gibbon

South West Clinical School Journal

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Final Report - Smart Sounding System For Autonomous Evaluation Of Concrete And Metallic Structures, Anil K. Agrawal, Deepak Kumar

Project IM-3

Recent research by the authors has shown that the sounding, such as chirp signal, can be generated by electronic speakers, and their magnitude and frequency can be controlled. Unlike mechanical impact hammers, the electronic sounding is consistent and can be designed with controlled frequency characteristics to excite defects in concrete decks. Another significant limitation of mechanical impact hammers is that the bottom of a deck cannot be conventionally sounded, and determination of precise location of the damaged area is a challenge. To address these limitations, a “smart sounding system” has been developed that can be used to inspect the underdeck …

Final Report - Data-Driven Risk-Informed Bridge Asset Management And Prioritization Across Transportation Networks, Iris Tien, Yijian Zhang

Project RR-2

This project aims to transform inspection data into risk-informed decision-making, leading to two main advancements. First, a new method is developed to account for the combined effect of soil stress history and scour hole on laterally and axially loaded piles in sand and clay. The methodology is validated with results from field tests for no-scour scenarios and verified with numerical models for scour scenarios. Quantification of the soil effects is investigated through lateral pile deflection and load-settlement curves for lateral and axial behaviors, respectively. Stress history increases up to 34.1% and 61.1% in estimated pile settlement for sand and clay, …

A Narrative Review Of Minimally Invasive Pancreatic Surgery: From Pipedreams To Pancreatoduodenectomies, Domenech Asbun, Nuria Lluis Vinas, Ramon Jimenez, Horacio Asbun

All Publications

Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) has become a standard approach to surgical disease of the abdomen. However, minimally invasive pancreatic surgery (MIPS) has been more difficult to establish, given the characteristic complexities of pancreatic operations. There are furthermore ongoing questions regarding the best clinical scenarios in which to use minimally invasive approaches. The history is complex and the field continues to evolve. This review follows the historical path of MIPS in pancreatic surgery and furthermore examines current points of controversy.

Methods: A review of the literature was undertaken to identify landmark papers along the development of MIPS as well as historical …

Social Science Research Publication Through The Lens Of Social Responsibility, Maria Caridad Tarroja

Asia-Pacific Social Science Review

No abstract provided.

Best Interests Of The Child In Juvenile Justice: Analysis Of Malaysia, Philippines, And Thailand, Mary Grace C. Agcaoili

Asia-Pacific Social Science Review

The “best interests of the child” (BIC) is the most referenced child rights principle in international law, whereas juvenile justice is the most mentioned topic. This paper examines how countries in Southeast Asia (SEA) interpret BIC in juvenile justice and if their understanding is consistent with the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) and other international standards and why. It contends that BIC’s indeterminate use led to misinterpretation of child rights and that BIC interpretation is influenced by several factors found within the socio-cultural and political economy of SEA. Using Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand as case studies …

Does Ethnicity Matter In Friendship? A Comparative Study Of Malaysian Students In Local And International Universities, Khauthar Ismail

Asia-Pacific Social Science Review

Ethnic boundaries and friendship are intricately related in Malaysia. Many concerns have arisen about this issue, especially when it could indicate inter-ethnic acceptance, tolerance, and understanding. The objective of this paper is to discuss the importance of ethnic boundaries in Malaysian youth friendships. The data were drawn from ethnographic fieldwork conducted through in-depth interviews with Malaysian students in two universities located inside and outside Malaysia’s geographical territory. A comparative study was selected due to the possibility that variations might exist across Malaysia’s boundary. Through a comparative analysis in Penang in Malaysia and Glasgow in Scotland, this article demonstrates how, when, …

A Shared Intellect: A Rawlsian Analysis Of Vaccine Patent Protections, Vincent T. Co

Asia-Pacific Social Science Review

One fundamental issue at the forefront of the COVID-19 pandemic is the relationship between access to vaccines and intellectual property rights. The purpose of what follows is to advocate for a cosmopolitan interpretation of John Rawls and his Theory of Justice and apply it to the debate on vaccine patent protections. Using the Philippines and other developing countries as the context of analysis, this paper has one main claim—that the vaccine patent waiver is right in the interest of justice, and patent protections must be waived to achieve justice in the distribution of vaccines. The approach here analyzes Rawls’ theories …

The Fear Of Covid-19 Scale: A Case Of A Filipino Adaptation And Validation Study, Alexie Basileyo, Dennis Erasga

Asia-Pacific Social Science Review

As a significant international health emergency, COVID-19, formerly known as 2019-nCov and later termed SARS-Cov-2 or Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2, has introduced a myriad of behavioral, emotional, and social problems, most notably the fear of the virus itself. In response, a team of researchers developed a scale that measures COVID-19-related fear in 2020. Today, however, the scale has not been fully tested among the Filipino population in general. Hence, the present research addressed the situation by adapting and validating the original scale. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and other relevant reliability analyses were employed to assess the scale’s reliability …

Navigating The Storm: Unraveling The Factors Shaping Adolescent Anxiety Amid The Covid-19 Pandemic, Rini Nur Diana, Mamnuah Mamnuah, Dwi Ernawati

Media Kesehatan Masyarakat Indonesia

The COVID-19 epidemic has significantly impacted adolescent mental health, particularly in cases of anxiety. The underlying causes, though, are yet unknown. The goal of this study is to identify any potential influences on adolescent anxiety during the COVID-19 epidemic. Cross-sectional time series analysis is the method used in this investigation. The 188 teenagers who made up the study's samples ranged in age from 15 to 18 years old. The sampling method made use of the probability sampling. The Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) questionnaire was used as the instrument for gathering the data. Then, univariate, bivariate, and multivariate were used in …

Emerging Role Of Circulating Tumor Dna For Early Detection Of Recurrence In Biliary Tract Cancers, Matthew D. Bloom, Babar Bashir

Department of Medical Oncology Faculty Papers

No abstract provided.

Beyond The Number: Tone Analysis In Annual Reports, Ani Wilujeng Suryani, Dinda Tustika Apta Fauz

Jurnal Akuntansi dan Keuangan Indonesia

In making decisions, stakeholders utilize not only quantitative information but also qualitative information, such as annual reports. However, annual reports in narrative form are often used to exaggerate company performance data. One aspect that influences stakeholders’ decision is tone. This study aims to examine the impact of positive tone disclosure in management analysis reports and discussions on company value. This study was conducted on 166 financial and property companies listed on the IDX. Management analysis and discussion reports were categorized according to their tone. Using linguistic inquiry and word count software (LIWC-22), the procedure yielded more precise and consistent analysis. …

The Impact Of Ongoing Israel-Palestine War On China National Interest: Between Benefit And Expectation, Syarifah Huswatun Miswar

Journal of Middle East and Islamic Studies

War is not always bad, for certain parties war can sometimes be a source of grace that can be functioned, for example in the case of the Israeli-Palestinian war. This article aims to find out how the ongoing war has a positive impact on China and how China's involvement in the ongoing Palestinian-Israeli peace efforts have cost more than 25,000 lives. This study uses a qualitative analysis method, where the latest and relevant facts and information related to the Israeli-Palestinian war and China's attitude towards the ongoing war are collected, then analyzed based on the framework of the topic being …

Emerging Potential Of Tumor Treating Fields As A Treatment Modality For Pancreatic Cancer: A Narrative Review Of Therapeutic Evolution, Tugce Kutuk, Adeel Kaiser, Michael Chuong

All Publications

Background and Objective: Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is poorly responsive to conventional treatment and therefore is among the deadliest cancers. Tumor treating fields (TTFields) delivers low-intensity electrical fields that alternate in direction and frequency to disrupt cell division in cancer cells and has emerged as a potentially effective therapy for PDAC. In this narrative review, we discuss the primary mechanisms of TTFields as well as emerging preclinical and clinical outcomes of this novel technology for PDAC.

Methods: We performed a literature search on PubMed, Clinicaltrials.gov and Google Scholar using the terms “tumor treating fields” and “pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma”. We included …

Noise In The Library: Using Wearable Biomarker Devices To Measure Student Stress While Studying In The Library, Megan Frost

Faculty Publications

Many patrons come to the library seeking a quite environment, but some library spaces are noisy. In our study, we attempted to identify if the level of noise in a typical busy university library setting impacted the physiological stress of its patrons, as measured by wearable devices. We assessed participants’ heart rate variability (HRV) and skin temperature while they studied in different areas in the library. We found that there was no significant difference in patron stress levels while studying in loud vs quiet areas. This was even true for those patrons who came into the library hoping to be …