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Volume 2 - Issue 1, January (2024)

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Temporal Peculiarities and Arboreal Authentication in the Electorally Contingent Construction of Nuclear Power Stations: An Exposition on Pre-Natal Taxation in a Chrono-Disrupted Context
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This study delves into the labyrinthine intricacies of time-bound constraints in Molvania, particularly in relation to the construction of nuclear power stations, whose existence and operational dynamics are uniquely dependent on electoral outcomes. A novel aspect of this electoral process involves the mandatory use of tree bark as a form of identification, introducing a dendrochronological element to political decision-making. Furthermore, this research posits a hypothetical scenario where the temporal anomalies associated with these nuclear facilities result in entities existing in a state of 'pre-birth', subsequently leading to their obligation to remit taxes in a future temporal dimension. This exploration utilizes an array of newly coined terminologies and theoretical constructs to navigate the convoluted realms of this scenario.
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RAINFALL ANALYSIS IN EAST KALIMANTAN PROVINCE BASED ON THORNTHWAITE METHOD
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10460645
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Climate change has brought changes to the characteristics of the rainfall, in general, there is a dynamic monthly rainfall cumulative annual rainfall. This study aims to detect the climate change presence or absence, identify the relationship of climate change to the nature of rainfall to wet (rainy), humid and dry months. This research was conducted in the East Kalimantan province. This study aims to detect the climate change presence or absence, identify the relationship of climate change to the nature of rainfall, rainy, humid and dry months. The research object observed was the condition and extent of forest cover along with the condition of climate elements "in situ" from 1977 to 2020. East Kalimantan Province experienced dry months in 1981-1985 and 1991-1995.
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Use of Information Technology Media in Christian Counseling
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This research examines the use of information technology media in Christian religious outreach in response to the rapid development of information technology and multimedia. In the context of religious outreach, the role of information technology media, such as the internet, mobile devices, and digital applications, is recognized as an effective means of communication and learning. This research uses the literature study method to investigate the definition of information technology media, its benefits, and the types of media that can be used in religious outreach. The results show that information technology is not only an integral part of the learning process, but also an effective tool for Christian religious extension. Media such as websites, podcasts, videos, mobile apps and others can be used to reach a wider audience and enrich the extension process. This research also illustrates the role of Christian religious extension workers in society, where they serve as lights who guide people to understand religion and create a harmonious social-spiritual life. The benefits of using information technology media include wider access to information, ease of communication, increased productivity, and more flexible learning opportunities. Types of information technology media that can be used in religious counseling include slide films, overhead projectors, pictures and photos, movies, podcasts and augmented reality (AR) media. Thus, this research provides a broader understanding of the utilization of information technology media in the context of Christian religious outreach.
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THE ROLE OF RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTORS BASED ON THE PERSPECTIVE OF MATTHEW 5: 13 "SALT OF THE EARTH"
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This study discusses the role of Christian religious instructors from the perspective of Matthew 5:13, which states that they are the "salt of the earth." Religious educators are seen as the frontline in guiding, enlightening, and defending Christian values in a changing society. In the context of Jesus' teachings, the parable of salt illustrates various meanings, including flavoring, preservation, healing, and judgment. This study uses a descriptive qualitative method with text analysis of Matthew 5:13, describing the role of religious educators in positively influencing, maintaining the authenticity of Christian teachings, maintaining moral values, and being a living testimony of the Christian faith. The study concludes that Christian religious educators have an important contribution in shaping a better society and witnessing the Christian faith to the world. This conclusion is drawn by detailing the role of religious educators in positivity, preservation of moral values, healing, and judgment, in accordance with the teaching context of Matthew 5:13. The journal highlights the importance of the role of Christian religious instructors in understanding and applying religious teachings in daily life. By understanding and practicing this role, Christian religious instructors can become agents of change who advance the religious life of the community and bring positive impact to the world around them.
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Counseling Methods and Guidance Techniques of Religious Instructors in Preventing Bad Associations with Teenagers in the Modern Era
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The Counseling Method is a mentoring process to assist individuals to find a path to goodness. The counselor as the organizer (subject) provides counseling assistance in the form of counseling services. The counseling method aims to enable the client to actualize himself and be able to overcome the problems that exist in him. Religious instructors as people who must carry out counseling can help individuals or certain groups in solving their problems. The research method used in the preparation of this article is qualitative, namely by analyzing the results of previously published research. We conducted a comprehensive literature review together with a review of unpublished data from The Counseling Methods and Guidance Techniques of Religious Instructors in Preventing Bad Associations with Teenagers in the Modern Era. The adolescent phase is a very important segment of individual development, which begins with the maturation of the physical (sexual) organs so that they can reproduce. In less than a decade, promiscuity, which is juvenile delinquency, has shown a very alarming increase. Among the various kinds of promiscuity are free sex, cases of brawls, and alcoholics. bad association in adolescents, counseling methods that can be used by religious counselors using the following techniques: 1) Individual handling of adolescents is handled alone in face-to-face meetings between the counselor and the client. 2) Family management, such as handling youth problems simultaneously for all or some family members (father, mother, and children). 3) Group handling is almost the same as family handling. 4) Partner handling, for example, the client is handled alone with his friend, friend, or one of his family members, and so on.
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The Efficacy of Religious Conselor and Parent's Motivation in Developing Children Character
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This paper aims to expose the result of a research conduction regarding the efficacy of religious conselor and parent’s motivation in developing children character. Research method used was quantitative method within descriptive quantitative approach. Population of the research was 50 students, and all is taken as the sample, as well, that is why the reaserch is termed as populative research. As Arikunto (2018) said, if the amount of the population less than 100, it is suggested to take them altogether as the sample, as well. Furthermore, Sugiono (2019) said that sample is a cluster of representative population. To gather the data of the three variables of the research, it was certainly needed kinds of instrumentation namely closed questionnaire. This instrumentation was used to find the data dealing with the research problem; whether there is or not, an efficacy of religious conselor and parent’s motivation in developing children character. The research result proved that administered data rxy by using bi-correlation formula, it was found that Ryx1x2 = 0.810 as the r-obtained, whereas r-table was 0.297. It was found that r-obt > rtable, which means that there is a positive and significant influence among the three variables of the research simultanously of X1 X2 towards variable Y. Hypothesis test proved that F-obtained = 44.779 whereas F-table = 3.23 means that F-obt > F-tab or 44.779 > 3.23. It can be interpreted that Ha was accepted and automatically H0 was rejected which means that it was found that there is a strong afficacy of religious conselor and parent’s motivation in developing children character.
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EXPLORATION OF FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO LOW ACHIEVEMENT OF LEARNERS IN CHEMISTRY AT ORDINARY SECONDARY LEVEL IN KATRINI SUB COUNTY, UGANDA
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The purpose of this study was to explore factors contributing to low achievement of learners in chemistry at ordinary secondary section in Uganda. A qualitative research approach with a case study design was applied. The sample size had twenty-two participants made up of ten females and twelve males in the following categories: one head teacher and one chemistry teacher purposively selected, ten old students sampled using snowball sampling technique and ten current senior three learners selected using simple random sampling method. Findings showed that there were several factors contributing to low achievement of learners: categorized as school factors, and learner factors. The school factors were: poorly equipped smaller laboratory making the teachers teach chemistry theoretically not practically and also the teachers fail to use the environment in teaching and learning of chemistry, smaller library with few textbooks for chemistry, few chemistry teachers, inadequate ICT services, inadequate preparation by the teachers, learner factors include: negative attitude of learners, missing lessons, negative peer influence and poor health of learners. The new findings include: teachers fail to use the environment in teaching and learning of chemistry, inadequate preparation by teachers, and negative peer influence. The study recommends that government needs to recruit more chemistry teachers and improve classroom, laboratory, and library facilities, the school administration needs to provide bursaries and guidance for learners and teachers need to teach practically and use the environment to teach chemistry.
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“Infrastructure: The Role of Edge Computing in Modern Infrastructure Design”
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Infrastructure design in the modern era faces evolving challenges due to the increasing demands for low latency, real-time processing, and efficient data handling. Edge computing has emerged as a pivotal technology to address these challenges by bringing computation and data storage closer to the data source. This research paper explores the role of edge computing in contemporary infrastructure design. It delves into the fundamentals of edge computing, its benefits, architectural considerations, use cases, and challenges. Through in-depth analysis and real-world examples, we elucidate how edge computing is transforming infrastructure to support the demands of the digital age.
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Examining the Influence of Compassion Satisfaction, Compassion Fatigue, and Secondary Traumatic Stress on Nurses' Turnover Intentions in North Jordanian Hospitals
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10539035
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Introduction: Healthcare professionals frequently encounter challenging and emotionally demanding situations in their line of work. Nurses, in particular, are consistently exposed to a spectrum of distressing scenarios, encompassing patients' suffering, life-threatening illnesses, and death. This exposure may lead to the development of compassion fatigue or heightened levels of secondary stress, posing potential risks to the mental health of nurses. Objectives: This study aims to evaluate the levels of compassion satisfaction, compassion fatigue, and secondary stress among public hospital nurses in northern Jordan. Additionally, the research seeks to explore the associations between these factors and turnover intention in the nursing workforce. Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted, selecting five hospitals out of the 13 public hospitals in the northern region of Jordan. A total of 372 nurses participated in the study through random sampling. Results: The findings indicated that a substantial 84.9% of nurses experienced a low level of compassion satisfaction. Conversely, a high level of compassion fatigue was observed in 79.3%, while 90.6% reported elevated secondary stress levels. Furthermore, a significant correlation was identified between the scales of compassion satisfaction, compassion fatigue, secondary traumatic stress, and turnover intention among nurses. Conclusion: Enhancing nurses' compassion satisfaction emerges as a crucial factor in promoting retention and reducing turnover. Increasing awareness of compassion fatigue and traumatic stress can contribute to enhanced job satisfaction and the intention of nurses to stay in their positions. Policymakers and hospital administrators should implement effective health policies aimed at mitigating compassion fatigue and secondary traumatic stress to alleviate turnover intention among nurses.
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A Review on Effectiveness of Counselling as a Good Option for Individuals Experiencing Addiction and Depression
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Depression and substance abuse problems are increasingly prevalent worldwide, and they can have a detrimental impact on both the individual experiencing these conditions and society as a whole. Due to cultural beliefs and stigma, many individuals with depression and addiction may not seek treatment, but there are effective treatment options available, including antidepressant medication, psychotherapy, and counselling. In Bhutan, there is significant growth in the field of counselling, and many individuals are choosing this as an option for treating depression and addiction due to trust and belief issues. To explore the effectiveness of counselling as a treatment option for depression and addiction, a systematic review was conducted using Google Scholar and Research4Life sites. The articles screened in the review focused on counselling, psychotherapy, depression, and addiction. The conclusions drawn from each study indicate that counselling can be an effective option for treating mental disorders, and the paper suggests that counselling should be integrated into the healthcare system in Bhutan to provide better mental health services. In conclusion, depression and substance abuse are serious issues affecting individuals and society, and effective treatment options are available, including antidepressant medication, psychotherapy, and counselling. Counselling has shown promise as a viable option for treating mental disorders and integrating it into the healthcare system in Bhutan could provide better mental health services for those in need.
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Examining the Relationship between Bournout Level, Stress Level, Resilience Level, and Turnover Intention among Nurses in Northern Jordanian Hospitals
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10543985
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Burnout and stress pose significant challenges within the realm of human services on a global scale, particularly raising substantial concerns regarding the well-being and working conditions of nurses. Recently classified as an occupational phenomenon. Burnout and stress can jeopardize the quality of nursing care and patient safety. Consequently, this study aimed to evaluate the levels of burnout, stress, and resilience among nurses, while also exploring their correlation with turnover intentions. A cross-sectional study was conducted by enlisted 372 nurses employed across five public hospitals in northern Jordan. Validated tools were utilized to measure the variables of interest. The findings revealed that nurses experienced a moderate level of burnout and stress, but demonstrated a high level of resilience. Importantly, the study established a significant relationship between levels of burnout, stress, resilience, and turnover intentions. This research holds practical implications for the development and improvement of policies aimed at substantially reducing turnover intentions, thereby ensuring the provision of high-quality healthcare services in Jordan. Policymakers are encouraged to implement effective strategies targeting the reduction of burnout and stress, while simultaneously promoting resilience among nurses. Further exploration of the connections between psychosocial risks and health emergencies could prove valuable in safeguarding the well-being of not only nurses but also other healthcare professionals.
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STUDY ON THE STATUS OF CHOLING YARGAY DETSHEN DAIRY FARMERS GROUP, TASHICHOLING SAMTSE DZONGKHAG
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The study was conducted at Singyeagng Chewog on Choling Dairy Yargay Detshen in Tashi Choling Gewog, Samtse Dzongkhag. The objectives were 1) to study the real ongoing status of the dairy farmers group at Singaygang and recommend the findings that will benefit other dairy farmers groups, 2) to conduct an inventory of the group's existing details on its establishment, membership sizes, plans, and potentials, and 3) to study and analysis on the poor and slow performance of the group. Detailed inventory documentations of the group were undertaken, including the history of formation, current status, plan, and problem identification of the group. For this documentation, the primary data were collected from primary group members, and secondary data were supported with the information provided by office bearers of the group, extension agents of the area, and the Dzongkhag Livestock Office. Every household was visited during the interview, providing an ocular vision to gain comprehensive knowledge for better recommendations. Interestingly, it was found that farmers had a good philosophy of cooperating as group members for future development. Many common projects, such as ice cream plants, biogas for each household, and improved pasture development, were seen as appreciable. However, their present stock of cattle was discovered as not to be specific dairy cattle, which have better potential for high-yielding milk. Given this understanding, they committed to buying high-yielding jersey cows and some buffalos. Nevertheless, their limited financial ability hindered this action, which was also attributed to the heavy cost-sharing project for the bio-gas plant and ice cream machine installation.
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EVOLUTION OF FINAL PROJECTS IN HIGHER COLLEGE (POLICY ANALYSIS OF AMENDMENTS TO MINISTER OF EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY REGULATION NUMBER 53 OF 2023 FROM THESIS TO OTHER FORM OF ASSIGNMENT)
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This research aims to analyze the obstacles faced in the implementation of policy, the implications of policy changes, and what appropriate recommendations are to increase the success of the Ministry of Education and Culture's policy change number 53 of 2023. The method used in this research is the library research method. Data is obtained from various sources, such as scientific journals, books, seminar papers, and other publications related to offline and online research topics. The data is then analyzed using an interactive qualitative model. The data analysis model consists of data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The research results show that obstacles to implementing change include institutional resistance, limited resources, a curriculum that must be revised, and the development of guidelines and learning materials. The implications of policy changes for students include flexibility in learning, practical experience, readiness for the world of work, and adjustments to interests. For higher education institutions, these include curriculum revision, lecturer training, and facilitation of practical activities. For education broadly, these include innovation in education, adaptation to job needs, improving the quality of graduates, and international recognition. Appropriate strategic recommendations to increase the success of policy changes include training lecturers and supporting staff, developing guidelines and learning materials, fair and transparent assessment systems, collaboration with industry, continuous monitoring and evaluation, facilitation of facilities and infrastructure, development of supporting policies, and the development of learning communities.