Faculty Of Sciences Research Articles

ESPRIT adventure: Assessing hybrid fuzzy-crisp rule-based AI method effectiveness in teaching key performance indicators

Key performance indicators (KPIs) are a fundamental tool for understanding the outcomes of business policies. Teaching these indicators is conventionally accomplished through verbal lecturing using mathematical equations, accompanied by presentation graphics and tabular information representing the company's operational, financial, and strategic achievements. The conventional teaching method enables the student to understand what a KPI means and how it is calculated, however, it does not enable the student to understand easily how to interpret it. Here, a hybrid fuzzy-crisp rule-based AI system is presented and its effectiveness when applied with a group of management and organization students at the University of Belgrade, Faculty of Organizational Sciences, during the 2022/2023 academic year is evaluated. The potential of this tool is reflected in its ability to simulate adaptive and realistic business economic situations, its high interactivity and user-friendly interface, and intuitive graphical and tabular results that are easy to interpret enhanced with natural-language-inference-explanations. Univariate analysis along with some complementary statistical tests was used to examine students' satisfaction with the system and to distinguish between students who used the system, and students who attended conventional classes, both in terms of acquiring knowledge and retaining knowledge. In general, the results showed high students' satisfaction with the system. The scores obtained by the former group on the objective knowledge assessment test were on average significantly higher compared to those of the latter, proving the positive effect of the hybrid fuzzy-crisp rule-based AI teaching approach.

Triple therapy: Three departments collaborating to train medical students in rural settings.

The primary healthcare (PHC) rotation places medical students in rural district hospitals for 4 weeks during their 4th or 5th year. This rotation is a collaboration among three academic units at Stellenbosch University's Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. Learning activities during this rotation include participation in a longitudinal community-oriented primary care project, conducting rehabilitation-oriented home visits to persons with disabilities, and assessing and treating patients presenting with undifferentiated problems on an in- and outpatient basis. Working in rural contexts for a month affords students opportunities to foster meaningful relationships with the healthcare team, patients and the community, while learning about collaborative teamwork and communities. Critical reflections about the interprofessional care of patients and a community evaluation are key components of the students' learning and assessment. Demonstrating the importance of interprofessional collaboration in PHC, this integrated training model has received, and continues to receive, positive feedback from students and the clinicians involved. Attention to logistics and academic support plays a crucial role in ensuring optimal learning for students. An integrated approach that involves multiple academic units, various healthcare professions and communities is strongly recommended for those who are considering training students in rural PHC environments.

Students' Numeracy Literacy Ability through the Implementation of Problem-Based Learning and STEM Approach

This research describes the numeracy literacy abilities of students from the Mathematics Department, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Gorontalo State University in solving problems in the MNA and Boundary Conditions courses. The results of the research show that the numeracy skills of students from the Mathematics Department at Gorontalo State University who program the MNA and Boundary Conditions courses in solving mathematical problems are sufficient in using various kinds of numbers or symbols to solve daily life problems and analyzing information displayed in various forms such as graphs. , tables, charts, diagrams and so on. In general, the results of this analysis cannot be used by students to predict and make appropriate decisions. This is shown in the results that only 11.84% of students were able to use various kinds of numbers and symbols in the first question, 21.05% of students were able to analyze information displayed in various forms and only 9.21% had the ability to interpret all question analyzes to take the right decision

Manajemen Event Rokest Party 2024 Sebagai Media Komunikasi Pengenalan Seni Grafiti

Graffiti art is a form of art that possesses unique qualities and distinct market value compared to other art forms. However, it is still often seen as vandalism that damages public property in the eyes of society. There is a need for communication channels to introduce graffiti to the Indonesian public in order to change this perception. Through the Rokest Party 2024 event held on July 6th at Cafe Kaldi.Id Juanda Depok, the Rokest community, together with Communication Science students from the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences at Muhammadiyah University of Jakarta, organized this event with the intention of introducing graffiti and promoting the market value of graffiti artworks within the Rokest community. The event implementation method followed Glodblatt's event planning model, which includes research, design, planning, coordination, and evaluation. Therefore, this event can be considered successful as a communication medium for introducing graffiti, despite needing further improvements and evaluation.

Openness to Change and Academic Freedom in Jordanian Universities

Abstract This study aimed to assess the degree of openness to change among the faculties of educational sciences in Jordanian universities and its correlation with academic freedom, as perceived by faculty members. Additionally, it sought to identify whether there were statistically significant differences in the levels of openness to change and academic freedom based on variables such as gender, academic rank, university, and country of graduation. The study employed a descriptive correlational approach, involving 407 faculty members from the faculties of educational sciences in Jordanian universities during the first semester of the academic year 2021/2022. The study found a moderate level of openness to change and academic freedom, with a strong correlation between the two. No significant gender-based differences were identified, but Arab university graduates displayed higher levels. Hashemite University professors and associate professors emphasized these aspects more than counterparts at other Jordanian universities and different academic ranks. The results highlight the need for increased societal awareness, particularly within the educational community, about the importance of various freedoms. Additionally, the study recommends heightened awareness of the role of unions and institutions for Jordanian university faculty members, aiming to improve their scientific and social conditions.

Clashes of knowledge: ‘Green deal’ concepts and challenges for sustainable rural systems

The content-related scope of the article includes primarily an attempt to take a broad look at the issues of research topics undertaken in research on sustainable development of rural areas. This topic is of great importance in the context of global environmental problems and various concepts of the ‘green deal’ included in the development policies of countries, primarily the EU member states. These issues were the subject of considerations during the 30th Annual Colloquium of the Commission on the Sustainability of Rural Systems of the International Geographical Union, which took place on June 5–9, 2023 at the University of Lodz, at the Faculty of Geographical Sciences. To comprehensively identify the topic, the methodology of content analysis of the abstracts submitted by the authors was used. This approach and the analysis of the sample of research papers presented at the conference made it possible to identify key issues related to sustainable development of rural areas. The approach used shed light on the relationship between society and nature, and revealed a variety of perspectives and solutions proposed by researchers from around the world. An attempt to integrate the thoughts of many scientists (conference participants) and highlight basic issues in the field of sustainable development of rural areas led to the construction of a model of environmental research in relation to the geographical specificity of understanding reality. This specific thought study (synthesis of views) highlights the importance of different perspectives and knowledge systems in understanding the foundations of sustainable rural development. The content-related analysis of the conference abstracts revealed four groups of processes influencing the sustainable development of rural areas, i.e. exploitation of natural resources and its social context, changes in land use, building social awareness of environmental threats and the evolution of connections between urban and rural areas.

Altruistic values among students of Nursing, Midwifery, Physiotherapy, and Health Psychology: a cross-sectional study

Aim – to study the altruistic values of o group of nursing, midwifery, and physiotherapy students, and how these values evolved throughout academic years and across study programs. The study used a descriptive correlational design. The data were collected from students in the bachelor’s degree programs in nursing, midwifery, and physiotherapy, and in the master's degree program in health psychology (students in this program have completed bachelor’s degrees in nursing, midwifery, or physiotherapy). The Faculty of Natural Sciences at the University of Shkodra “Luigi Gurakuqi”, Albania offers bachelor’s degree programs in nursing, midwifery, physio­therapy and a professional master's degree in health psychology. During the academic year 2022-2023, the number of active students was 756. A total of 457 students participated in this study: 175 from the nursing program, 130 from the midwifery program, 107 from the physiotherapy program, and 45 from master program. Data were collected from December 1, 2022, through January 31, 2023, with an online questionnaire. Two tools were used in this study: a demographic questionnaire and the Altruism Scale used by Űmmet and colleagues. The mean score on the Altruism Scale was 2.9±0.78. A one-way ANOVA revealed that there was a difference in mean altruism score between at least two groups (F (3, 452) = [3.232], p=0.02). Tukey’s HSD Test for multiple comparisons found out that the mean value of altruism was different between the bachelor students in nursing and bachelor students in physiotherapy (p=0.011, 95% CI = [0.0498, 0.5448]). Compared to others, bachelor students in nursing had higher level of altruism and bachelor students in physiotherapy had lower level of altruism. Conclusions: The results showed that it is precisely the feeling of altruism that people have, which made them choose nursing as a profession. Since altruism is so important for the nursing profession, topics related to altruism should be included in nursing curricula.

Understanding the social variations of nursing students’service-learning and its effect on development of vocational and social responsibility

Abstract Aim: The study carried on to define the effectiveness of the service-learning approach was realised with 2nd year nursing students of the faculty of health sciences of a state university operating in Turkey during the fall semester of the 2022-2023 academic year (14 weeks). Method: In this study in which a qualitative and quantitative combined method was adopted, 132 students made the sample group of the quantitative research (experimental and control group). For this purpose, “Personal and Social Responsibility Questionnaire and Service-Learning Scale”, validity and reliability of which was proved, was used. In the quantitative research it was aimed to find out if there was a significant difference between the pre and post-test performances of the students participating in the service-learning activities and to compare the results with the students who did not participate in the service-learning activities and to see if the service-learning activities had any contribution to social responsibility skills of the students. The qualitative part of the research was realised with 10 participants who participated in the whole process of the study and a semi-structured questionnaire was used. In the qualitative part of the study, it was aimed to gain profound knowledge through the experiences that participants gained during the service-learning process. Results: The results of the research indicate that the service-learning approach contributed positively to the development of participants' insights into the importance of community work, helped them understand social diversity, helped the development of their social skills and increased sense of responsibility. Conclusion: Service-learning positively affected students’ knowledge of vocational and social responsibility and their self-assessment of knowledge-skill-attitudes. It is recommended that the service-learning approach be used to teach nursing vocational and social responsibility.

Leadership development through interactive e-training: the impact of gender and learning style

ABSTRACT The study examined how gender and learning style affect interactive e-training for leadership abilities and favorable attitudes toward leadership. This study included 172 University of Hail (UOH) students, both men and women. These students came from the university's Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Computer Science and Engineering, and Education. Kolb's Learning Style Inventory classifies people as Divergers, Assimilators, Convergers, and Accommodators. Participants took Hail Virtual Training Platform's Interactive e-training leadership skills course. A substantial link was found between trainee gender and their chosen learning styles (Diverger, Assimilator, Converger, and Accommodator) in interactive e-training environments for leadership development. The research also found a substantial association between gender and trainees' classification into Diverger, Assimilator, Converger, and Accommodator by interactive e-training environments. This classification affected trainees' leadership views. Future research could compare e-training, mixed training, and flipped training to improve young soft and hard skills and experiential learning. Skills and attitudes research includes LS (learning styles), gender, academic specialism, and Ie-Training. Future studies may examine interactive training technologies for pandemics.

Influence of Visiting Lecturer's Quality on Indonesian-Malaysian Student Perceptions

This article highlights the importance of a lecturer's success when providing a learning process to their students. For this reason, the study of the success of the learning process needs to be researched by looking at the influence of learning quality on student perceptions. The Faculty of Communication Sciences of Universitas Islam Bandung (UNISBA) has conducted a series of Online Visiting Lecturers in collaboration with the Faculty of Leadership and Management (FKP), Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM). The study opted comparative quantitative research approach to investigate the influence of teaching quality on Indonesian-Malaysian Students’ Persception among the students who have participated in the visiting lecturer program. Based on the results of the calculation of R-square and R-value, the teaching quality positive influences the perception of Indonesian student by 54,3% and that of Malaysian student by 73.7%. It demonstrated that the teaching quality of the visiting lecturer program positively influences the perceptions of Indonesian-Malaysian students.

Kemitraan dalam Pengembangan Komunikasi Publik Kelompok Informasi Masyarakat di Kota Malang

The Community Service Team of the Faculty of Administrative Sciences, Universitas Brawijaya, has collaborated with the Malang Community Information Group Forum (Forum KIM) since 2020 to improve the public communication skills of the KIM members. Based on earlier observations, many KIM members still need help in public speaking and creating attractive organizational profiles. Therefore, the community service team organized a Public Speaking Organization Profile Workshop. This event was held on November 25, 2023, at the Rampal Celaket Village Hall, Malang, and involved KIM members from 31 villages. The workshop method uses on-spot practicals and discussion. The workshop successfully improved participants' understanding and practical skills in public communication, as evidenced by their enthusiasm and commitment during the training sessions. The results showed a significant increase in the confidence and communication skills of KIM members, which is expected to have a considerable positive impact on the effectiveness of public information delivery and their role as information gatekeepers in the community.

Leadership Communication Model of the Executive Student Council of the Faculty of Social Sciences, State Islamic University of North Sumatra

This study aims to explore and analyze the leadership communication model implemented by the Student Executive Board (DEMA) of the Faculty of Social Sciences at the State Islamic University of North Sumatra (UINSU). This research is crucial as effective communication is key to strengthening leadership and enhancing the performance of student organizations in a dynamic academic environment. By understanding the dynamics of communication in the context of student leadership, it is hoped that recommendations can be found to improve leadership effectiveness and strengthen relationships between students and the academic community and broader society. The method used in this study is qualitative with a qualitative descriptive approach. Data collection techniques include in-depth interviews with DEMA members, participatory observation in DEMA meetings and activities, and analysis of official documents such as meeting minutes and activity reports. Data analysis was conducted using thematic analysis to identify main themes, and data validity was examined through data triangulation, credibility, transferability, dependability, and confirmability techniques. The results show that the Leadership Communication Model of DEMA-FIS UINSU emphasizes openness, constructive feedback, and adaptability to situations and member needs. This model encompasses various critical aspects of leadership communication, including how leaders communicate, how messages are conveyed, and how they are received and understood by organization members. However, the model also faces challenges, including gaps between the vision conveyed by leaders and members' understanding and engagement, as well as challenges in achieving deep consensus or overcoming differing opinions that may arise. Overall, this study provides valuable insights into the strengths and limitations of the leadership communication model applied in DEMA-FIS UINSU, and offers recommendations for further improvement and development in student leadership practices.

Pelatihan Media Tanam dan Propagasi Tanah pada Mahasiswa Pendidikan Biologi Universitas Pendidikan Mandalika

The objectives of this community service activity are: 1) to introduce and train the capabilities of students in the Department of Biology Education, Faculty of Science, Engineering, and Applied Sciences, Mandalika University of Education, on the correct method of mixing planting media; and 2) to teach students how to plant or propagate soil on Hypoestes plants. The community service activity was conducted within 1 day. The stages of this community service activity include: 1) introduction; 2) practical activities in making media and soil propagation; and 3) follow-up activities (observation for 1 week). Mixing planting media can influence the survival of the plants. Therefore, it requires appropriate and precise ratios to ensure that the mixture obtained can result in good plant growth. The soil propagation process in Hypoestes plants is also crucial for their ability to withstand external conditions and environmental shocks. By understanding these principles, students can enhance agricultural productivity, manage soil resources sustainably, and contribute to innovations in plant variety development.

Institutional Support for the Career Advancement of Women Faculty in Science and Academic Medicine: Successes, Challenges, and Future Directions.

Institutional support is crucial for the successful career advancement of all faculty but in particular those who are women. Evolving from the past, in which gender disparities were prevalent in many institutions, recent decades have witnessed significant progress in supporting the career advancement of women faculty in science and academic medicine. However, continued advancement is necessary as previously unrecognized needs and new opportunities for improvement emerge. To identify the needs, opportunities, and potential challenges encountered by women faculty, the Women's Leadership Committee of the Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology Council developed an initiative termed GROWTH (Generating Resources and Opportunities for Women in Technology and Health). The committee designed a survey questionnaire and interviewed 19 leaders with roles and responsibilities in faculty development from a total of 12 institutions across various regions of the United States. The results were compiled, analyzed, and discussed. Based on our interviews and analyses, we present the current status of these representative institutions in supporting faculty development, highlighting efforts specific to women faculty. Through the experiences, insights, and vision of these leaders, we identified success stories, challenges, and future priorities. Our article provides a primer and a snapshot of institutional efforts to support the advancement of women faculty. Importantly, this article can serve as a reference and resource for academic entities seeking ideas to gauge their commitment level to women faculty and to implement new initiatives. Additionally, this article can provide guidance and strategies for women faculty as they seek support and resources from their current or prospective institutions when pursuing new career opportunities.

Práctica de la comunicación asertiva en docentes de modalidad virtual

Assertiveness in developing communication skills has the peculiarity of awakening people's self-confidence and satisfaction in their lives, becoming an infallible weapon that will help them defend themselves in their interpersonal relationships. The key to virtual teaching is based on communication. Teachers foster a participatory environment that offers students the necessary security to express their opinions. This research aimed to determine the relationship between assertive communication and virtual teaching. Employing a basic methodology with a quantitative and correlational approach, a 24-question survey was administered to 60 teachers from the Faculty of Social Sciences (FCSS) at the National University Federico Villarreal (UNFV), encompassing 3 Professional schools: Communication Sciences, Social Work and Sociology. The results revealed a moderate positive correlation (rs = 0.628) between the assertive communication and virtual teaching variables. In conclusion, assertive communication is crucial in virtual teaching-learning, as teachers must manage this type of communication when interacting with students, as these are the highest goal of the university. Therefore, the practice of assertive communication allows teachers to understand and comprehend the different profiles and contexts of their students.

The Effect of Individual Entrepreneurial Orientation on Entrepreneurial Intention Among University Students

This study aims to evaluate the impact of individual entrepreneurial orientation on the entrepreneurial intention of Algerian university students. Specifically, it focuses on three dimensions of individual entrepreneurial orientation: risk-taking, innovativeness, and proactiveness. To achieve the main purpose of the study and test its hypotheses, the researchers employed a descriptive-analytical method, and a survey was conducted using a questionnaire on a sample of 333 second-year master’s students at the Faculty of Economics, Commercial and Management Sciences in Jijel University. The questionnaire consists of 15 statements: 3 – regarding risk-taking, 3 – innovativeness, 3 –proactiveness, and 6 – individual entrepreneurial orientation. The opinions of the sample (students) were measured using a five-point Likert scale. Cronbach’s alpha coefficient was applied to test the reliability of the study instrument. To test internal consistency, Pearson’s correlation coefficient was calculated to measure the correlation between each questionnaire item and the dimension to which it belongs. Variance Inflation Factor (VIF) and the Durbin-Watson test were also relied upon to ensure the independence of the independent variables and the absence of multiple linear correlation or autocorrelation between the residuals. Multiple regression analysis was used to evaluate the effect of the independent variables on the dependent variables to test the study hypotheses accurately. The predictive capacity of the regression model is confirmed by the results of the ANOVA regression analysis. Statistical analyses were carried out using SPSS, version 28. The findings indicate that both risk-taking and proactiveness have a direct and positive influence on entrepreneurial intention. However, innovativeness does not demonstrate any statistically significant effect on entrepreneurial intention. In light of the obtained results, a set of recommendations meant to foster the individual entrepreneurial orientation and entrepreneurial intention of university students was proposed.

P-091 The Dopamine Transporter (DAT) and it’s role in male fertility- an in vitro investigation

Abstract Study question Does Ritalin (DAT antagonist) and dopamine (DAT agonist), influence human sperm parameters, and do these act via the DAT protein? Summary answer DAT is positively expressed on human sperm membranes with dopamine regulating sperm functions through mechanisms involving DAT whereas Ritalin does not affect sperm parameters. What is known already Spermatozoa exhibit a biphasic dose-response to dopamine: low concentrations enhance key sperm functions such as motility and viability, while high concentrations impair them. This biphasic response suggests the presence of a dopamine transporter (DAT), however its role in human sperm function remains under-investigated. Concerns regarding the unprescribed use of Ritalin, a dopamine reuptake inhibitor, are growing among men of reproductive age, given its potential to mimic dopamine’s negative effects on sperm function. Further research is crucial to elucidate the mechanisms and potential consequences of Ritalin exposure on male fertility. Study design, size, duration Twenty samples were collected and utilized to identify and localize DAT via indirect Immunofluorescence (IF) assays. Thirty samples were collected and sperm were treated at 37 °C to 100 nM, 10 μM, and 1 mM dopamine concentrations for 1, 3 and 6 hours; similarly sperm were exposed to 4 ng/mL, 30 ng/mL, and 100 ng/mL Ritalin concentrations for 1, 2 and 3 hours, whereafter the effects on basic and advanced sperm parameters were investigated. Participants/materials, setting, methods Participants were recruited from the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa. Male students aged 18-29 years donated a semen sample via masturbation. An indirect IF assay, adapted from Ramírez et al. (2009), was utilized to identify DAT. Computer-Aided Sperm Analysis (CASA) was employed to determine motility parameters. Viability was assessed via a dye-exclusion staining technique and the acrosome reaction was assessed via fluorescent microscopy. Main results and the role of chance Immunofluorescence confirmed the presence of the Dopamine Transporter (DAT) on human sperm, primarily localized in the mid-piece and tail regions. Interestingly, dopamine exhibited a biphasic effect on sperm function. Low doses offered protection, while high doses (1 mM) negatively impacted motility (total and progressive motility) and kinematic parameters (Curvilinear Velocity (VCL) and Average Path Velocity (VAP)) as early as 60 minutes, and significantly decreased viability after 3 hours. Additionally, the high dose prematurely triggered the acrosome reaction. Conversely, Ritalin, even at supraphysiological concentrations (100 ng/mL), showed no significant impact on basic or advanced sperm parameters. This suggests that, unlike high-dose dopamine, Ritalin exposure might not negatively affect sperm function within the tested parameters. This study highlights the complex role of dopamine in sperm function and emphasizes the need for further research to clarify potential consequences of high dopamine exposure or dopaminergic drugs such as Ritalin. Limitations, reasons for caution Ejaculated spermatozoa are transcriptionally and translationally silent, therefore the in vitro nature of this study is a limitation. The physiological relevance needs to be assessed in an in vivo system, additionally the treatments (dopamine plus Ritalin) should be investigated in combination to demonstrate their concurrent existence within a system. Wider implications of the findings These findings suggest a possible regulatory role for DAT inhibitory drugs on sperm parameters and cautions users thereof. Dopamine may be utilized as a physiological regulator of in vivo fertilization and should be further investigated with regards to Assisted Reproductive Techniques (ART’s). Trial registration number not applicable

ANALISIS REGRESI ROBUST M ESTIMATOR UNTUK MENGETAHUI FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI LAMA STUDI MAHASISWA S1 STATISTIKA FMIPA UNIVERSITAS LAMBUNG MANGKURAT

Robust regression is a statistical technique commonly used to model relationships between variables by minimizing the impact of outlier data. The use of robust regression M Estimator works well when there are outliers in the data. In this study, robust regression M estimator analysis will be applied to student study period data. The aim of this research is to determine the significant factors influencing the study period of Statistics undergraduate students at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Lambung Mangkurat University. The results of the research show that the residual data characteristics are not normal and there are outliers in the data. Using the Robust Regression M Estimator, the F test results show that F calculated 6.2492 > F table 2.173112, which means rejecting H0, indicating that the independent variables collectively have a significant effect on the dependent variable. From the t-test, it is known that the Guidance Process for students while working on their final project, the Employment Status of students, and the GPA of students significantly affect the Study Period of students. Keywords: Robust Regression M Estimator, Study Period of Students, ULM

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Health Sciences Faculty Towards Scholarly Open Access and Predatory Publishing

Health sciences librarians often lack knowledge of the motivations behind faculty publishing behavior. This study establishes some understanding of their choices through interviews with academic health sciences faculty members. Knowledge of the concepts of open access was lacking, as was the differences between open access and predatory publishing. Faculty had varied opinions on publication without robust peer review, its ethical implications, manuscript quality, and trust in scientific publishing. Evidence from this study suggests that librarians must take an active role in shaping the future of scholarly communication through education, advocacy, and a commitment to moving science forward equitably and ethically.

Study on the Reactivity of Mixed Carboxylic Palmitic Anhydrides via the Esterification Reaction Using Heterogeneous Catalyst

Abstract: of Organic Chemistry LR17ES08: Faculty of Sciences in Sfax, Route de Soukra Km 3,5 – BP 1171-3000, Sfax, Tunisia : The anhydrides were prepared in the presence of triethylamine in the organic solvent by a reaction between fatty acid and acid chloride. Mixed aromatic palmitic were more reactive and selective than the aliphatic anhydrides. The palmitic group was the most involved in acylation. Good yields of fatty esters were obtained with total conversion of mixed anhydrides.