Important Things In Life Research Articles

Influence of Work-Related Stress on the Performance of Teachers in Public Secondary Schools in Kiambu County, Kenya

Purpose: The aim of the study was to influence of work-related stress on the performance of teachers in Public Secondary Schools in Kiambu County, Kenya Methodology: The psychological well-being theory, the person-environment fit theory, and the Job Demands-Resources model served as the guiding theories for the study. The study used a descriptive survey research approach. Target population was 4288 teachers in public high schools out of which a sample size of 365 was selected using Yamane formula. The sample size was chosen using stratified random sampling method. Primary data was collected using questionnaires. To determine the validity and reliability of the questionnaires, a pilot test was carried out. Quantitative analysis of the data gathered from the surveys was conducted. Inferential and descriptive statistics was used for analysis. The data was summarized into frequencies, percentages, means and standard deviation and presented using pie charts and frequency tables. Findings: From the findings, it was established that work related stress (b=0.018, p=0.000<0.05), had a statistically significant relationship with the performance of teachers in public secondary schools in Kiambu County, Kenya. Notably, aspects such as being upset because of things have happened unexpectedly, being unable to control the important things in life, being overwhelmed by the workload significantly affected the performance of teachers in the public secondary schools. Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The study was guided by the person-environment fit theory. The study therefore recommended that the public secondary schools should introduce regular stress management workshops and training for teachers. These programs should focus on coping mechanisms, mindfulness, and relaxation techniques. In order to enhance the environmental mastery of teachers, the school administration needs to offer ongoing professional development opportunities that focus on enhancing adaptability, problem-solving skills, and decision-making abilities.

Mengembangkan Media Pembelajaran Big Book untuk Meningkatkan Toleransi pada Siswa Sekolah Dasar

Tolerance is a very important thing in life and in appreciating the differences that exist, tolerance must basically be instilled from school age how a child processes to know the differences that exist in their environment. The use of Big Book media is a special alternative as a media to introduce the diversity around so that students can understand what is meant by tolerance so that knowledge of tolerance can grow well by using Big Book media as a media to introduce tolerance. In this study used media R & D using a model developed by Brog and Gall, so that the discovery of the results of 96.5% of students better understand the material taught is about increasing tolerance among others so that it can be concluded that the use of Big Book media is very effective in introducing the material to be taught so that students can better understand and motivation to learn better.

The Stigma and Infertility-Related Stress of Chinese Infertile Women: A Cross-Sectional Study.

This study was conducted to investigate the stigma status of infertile women in China and to determine the influencing factors. 366 infertile women from the gynecological and reproductive departments of two tertiary hospitals completed socio-demographic questionnaires, the Infertility Stigma Scale (ISS) and the Mandarin Fertility Problem Inventory (M-FPI). The scores of stigma and infertility-related stress in infertile women were (52.51 ± 17.74) and (150.03 ± 17.51), respectively. Multiple regression analysis found that location of residence, regarding children as the most important thing in life, talking to others about infertility and infertility-related stress were the main influencing factors of stigma in infertile women, which explained 17.3% of the total variance. In the current study, the level of stigma in women with infertility was at the middle range. Location of residence, regarding children as the most important thing in life, whether to talk with others about infertility and infertility-related stress were the four main influencing factors of stigma.

أثر جودة بيئة العمل على نجاح مشاريع شركة الراشد للتجارة والمقاولات بمدينة الرياض

Since quality is one of the most important things in life, and it is one of the goals of Vision 2030 for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, therefore Al-Rashed Trading and Contracting Company in the city of Riyadh seeks to achieve sustainable success in its projects, by focusing on the factors that greatly influence the achievement of this goal, and among the most important The factors are the quality of the work environment within the organization. There are also several other factors that reflect on the quality of the work environment, such as effective communication, trust between teams, high morale, and interest in the personal and professional development of employees. The aim of this study was: to determine the impact of the quality of the work environment on the success of the projects of Al-Rashed Trading and Contracting Company, to discover the factors affecting the quality of the work environment and its impact on the performance of projects, to provide recommendations to improve the quality of the work environment in the company, and to enhance the success of the projects. This study relied on a descriptive and analytical research approach, as well as a field research approach, using the Google Forms statistical tool by distributing an electronic questionnaire to male and female employees. The questionnaire was distributed to (350) individuals, and (303) responses were received, as a group refused. From conducting the questionnaire, a survey sample of (31) individuals from Al-Rashed Trading and Contracting Company employees was distributed from outside the actual sample of the study (comprehensive survey), equivalent to 10% of the total sample, to verify the validity of the internal consistency of the questionnaire. The study concluded that the quality of the work environment is affected by the company's policies and organizational culture, and therefore managing these elements effectively can enhance the success of the company's projects. A healthy and encouraging work environment must also be provided, as this leads to increased employee satisfaction and productivity, which reflects positively on the quality of services and products provided by the company, and thus is reflected in the success of its projects. Accordingly, Al-Rashed Trading and Contracting Company should pay attention to improving the quality of the work environment, and ensuring that it is conducive to the well-being and productivity of its employees, and this in turn will contribute to achieving the sustainable success of its projects in the city of Riyadh.

Food Insecurity Impacts Diet Quality, Health-Promoting Activities, and Perceived Stress

Food insecurity, defined as inadequate access to nutritious food, affects over two billion people globally. Poor nutrition and stress associated with food insecurity may negatively impact the performance of health-promoting activities. It may also increase stress levels through irregular eating patterns and concern over accessing suffcient food. However, the impact of food insecurity on engagement in health-promoting activities, stress, and dietary factors has yet to be studied extensively. This study aims to fill this gap by assessing the impact of food insecurity on health-promoting activities, perceived stress, and diet quality. It is hypothesized that food insecurity will negatively impact perceived stress levels and the frequency of engagement in health-promoting activities. It also hypothesized that those who engage in these activities more frequently will have better diet quality. An anonymous survey was administered to adults through various social media platforms. The survey contained demographic questions and seven validated scales: the Food Insecurity Experience Scale, Satisfaction, Alertness, Timing, Effciency, and Duration (SATED) Questionnaire, Health Promoting Activities Scale, Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale, Perceived Stress Scale, International Physical Activity Questionnaire, and the Food Mood Questionnaire. These scales measured food insecurity status, sleep quality, frequency of health-promoting activities and self-care, self-esteem, perceived stress levels, physical activity, and dietary habits, respectively. Data from 561 individuals were analyzed using Pearson’s Correlation Coeffcient in IBM SPSS Version 28.0. The results indicate that being unable to eat healthy and nutritious food was negatively associated with performing personal care tasks (r= -0.136, p< 0.01) and social activities (r= -0.146, p< 0.01). It was also found that having to skip a meal was positively associated with being upset when something happens unexpectedly (r= 0.218, p< 0.01) and feeling unable to control the important things in life (r= 0.242, p< 0.01). Further, performing personal care tasks was negatively associated with eating fast food (r= -0.120, p< 0.01) and positively associated with consuming dark green, leafy vegetables (r= 0.216, p< 0.01), whole grains (r= 0.195, p< 0.01), and fruit (r= 0.287, p< 0.01). Our results suggest that food insecurity can negatively impact mental well-being, diet quality, and health-promoting behaviors. Interventions aimed at improving food security, and therefore diet quality, may have benefits for improving overall health and well-being. No funding was provided to conduct this research study. This is the full abstract presented at the American Physiology Summit 2024 meeting and is only available in HTML format. There are no additional versions or additional content available for this abstract. Physiology was not involved in the peer review process.

Analisis Budaya Jepang dalam Buku Goodbye, Things Hidup Minimalis Ala Orang Jepang Oleh Fumio Sasaki

Lifestyle is a set of behaviours that are meaningful to the individual and others at a particular time and place, including social relationships, consumption of goods, entertainment, and clothing. Minimalism is the act of reducing things to make room for the more important things in life. A minimalist lifestyle is influenced by a consumptive lifestyle by reducing the items owned. Japanese minimalism has a rich history and is linked to cultural and philosophical traditions. A minimalist lifestyle is characterised by anti-consumerist attitudes and behaviours. A minimalist lifestyle offers many wellbeing benefits, including happiness, life satisfaction, meaning, and better personal relationships. Practising a minimalist lifestyle can be manifested by problem-avoiding behaviours, being content with enough possessions, and thinking carefully before making new purchases. The benefits of living a minimalist lifestyle range from environmental sustainability to mental health. This research aims to understand how Fumio Sasaki represents Japanese culture through the theme of minimalism and identify the Japanese cultural values reflected in this book with a qualitative method by thoroughly describing the data obtained during the research process. This research uses a literature approach by referring to theories obtained from literature in the form of books and journals as the main source and the literature.

Life Accentuation in Cognitive Dissonance and Hedonistic Behavior between Jakarta and Moscow Adolescents

Information and communication technology play an important role in the development of communication, one of which is the utilization of the online shop platform, to fulfill the desire for a hedonistic lifestyle. The changes in lifestyle focus on seeking unlimited pleasure and satisfaction. Life accentuation assumes that a person will feel happy by seeking happiness and avoiding feelings of pain, disappointment, and sadness. The research objective was to compare Jakarta and Moscow adolescents' cognitive dissonance and hedonism behavior. The comparative descriptive quantitative research method was used on 101 Moscow teenage respondents and 102 Jakarta respondents using cognitive dissonance theory and behavioral theory. The results were (1) ‘Looking for unlimited pleasure and satisfaction’ is ‘often’ (54.10%) by Jakarta teenagers, higher than Moscow teenagers (only 39.40%), and ‘sometimes’ (52.10%). (2) The dimension of ‘seeking as much happiness as possible and avoiding painful feelings’, Jakarta teenagers are 45.90% while Moscow teenagers are 36.60%, and ‘sometimes’ (56.30%). (3). For the dimensions of ‘seeking happiness symbolically’, Jakarta teenagers are more ‘often’ (53.10%) than Moscow teenagers (36.60%) and ‘sometimes’ (52.10%). (4) In the dimension of ‘pleasure is the most important thing in life’ there are differences between teenagers in Moscow and teenagers in Jakarta (54.10%) and Moscow teenagers are ‘often’ (63.40%) lower and ‘sometimes’ tend to behave hedonistically (63.40%).

Siti Khadijah RA: Implementasi Prinsip Etika Islam Pengusaha Wanita

Siti Khadijah RA's Islamic entrepreneurial spirit is the basis for this article. The aim is to study how modern entrepreneurial women behave. This was the only Islamic educational tradition during the time of the Prophet where women served together. The aim of this research is to create an entrepreneur in the style of Siti Khadijah RA as an example of Muslim women who were successful in business in history as a solution for today's female entrepreneurs and spread this entrepreneurship throughout the world. Siti Khadijah RA, wife of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), was one of the most famous female traders due to her success as a respected and wealthy business woman of her time using Islamic Business Ethics. Women do many important things in life. Women are not just teachers, but also a source of family love. In the modern world, the differences in roles between men and women are gradually decreasing. Many women work in important positions. Many women work in important government positions. Moreover, the majority of modern entrepreneurs are women. Women became more important after Islam entered Arabia. Women are given the opportunity to participate in business and demonstrate their abilities in society. As a data source for this research, literature research was used and relevant scientific articles were studied. The results of this research contain a number of basic verses in the Koran regarding entrepreneurship. Muslim entrepreneurs not only pay attention to the definition of entrepreneurship, but also social entrepreneurship.

Peran Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini pada Perubahan Sosial Masyarakat di Dusun Cicurug Desa Cibanten

This research aims to describe the role of early childhood education in social change in the community in Cicurug Hamlet, Cibanten Village. The method used is a qualitative method with a case study approach. The data collection process uses the results of observations, interviews and documentation. The results of the research show that in Cibanten Village early childhood education has a role in social change in society. Supported by the emergence of various types of PAUD ranging from (TK, RA, and KOBER) in the area. From various sources obtained and studied, it results in an understanding that education is a very important thing in life. The important role of education in life and social change is to equip and prepare children to face or overcome various problems that will occur as a result of social change. So the efforts made in Cibanten Village are currently that children aged three to six years are required to enter early childhood education before entering the next level of education. Providing education is important for people's lives to impact change towards progress.

Reinventing Government Pelayanan Mobil Siaga Desa

As a state apparatus, it is mandatory to provide quality public services to the community. Service innovation that continues to be carried out makes its own satisfaction value for the community as service recipients. Reinventing government is one of the principles of apparatus performance in New Public Management (NPM) which is a reference for bureaucrats to provide more modern and guaranteed public service innovations. Health services are the most important thing in life, especially in terms of health transportation. The standby car is an example of innovation in health service transportation from the government to be provided to the community to facilitate community facilities and infrastructure in obtaining services. This research on the standby car was conducted to examine the use of reinventing government principles in the village standby car service. This research uses descriptive methods with interviews and observations. Data sources were obtained from the Social Service and the person in charge of managing the village standby car. The findings of this study are that there are still several indicators that are not fulfilled if the standby car service system refers to the principles of reinventing government.

Prediction of Sleep Disorders Based on Occupation and Lifestyle: Performance Comparison of Decision Tree, Random Forest, and Naïve Bayes Classifier

Health is a very important thing in life. Therefore, to maintain health, we need adequate rest. Without adequate rest, the body will not be healthy and fit. In this study, a person's sleep disorder prediction will be made based on their lifestyle and work. The predictions made will classify sleep disorders that are absent, sleep apnea and insomnia from certain lifestyles and work. The methods used to make predictions are decision tree classifier, random forest classifier and naïve Bayes classifier. The test was carried out using a total of 375 data which was broken down into 70% training data and 30% testing data. The results obtained after testing with test data are by using the decision tree classifier algorithm to get an accuracy of 89.431%, using the random forest classifier algorithm to get an accuracy of 90.244% and by using the naïve Bayes classifier algorithm to get an accuracy of 86.992%.

Taoist Death Care in Medieval China—An Examination of Wu Tong’s (吳通) Epitaph

Survival and death are the two most important things in life. The ancient Chinese people attached great importance to death, so the funeral ceremonies were very complete. Since its inception, Taoism has actively participated in funeral activities, so the combination of epitaphs and tomb inscriptions has a historical origin. The establishment of a unified dynasty in the Sui Dynasty provided an opportunity for the integration and development of Taoism in the north and south. The Mao Shanzong (茅山宗) in the southern region began to spread to the north, gradually integrating Lou Guan Dao (樓觀道) and becoming the mainstream of Northern Taoism. The epitaph of Wu Tong in the Sui Dynasty is engraved with rich Taoist symbols, and the epitaph text adopts the language content of “Zhen Gao” (真誥), which is a typical representative of the integration of Northern and Southern Taoism and reflects Taoism’s concern for death.

Stress Level of Parents of Children Diagnosed with Attention-deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Background: Attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that starts during childhood. It is commonly associated with elevated levels of parenting stress. This study aimed to examine parents’ stress levels, potential contributing factors, as well as changes associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: This study was based on a cross-sectional design. The target population was parents of children with ADHD aged 6-18 years who were evaluated in a tertiary care hospital in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) from January 2018 to August 2021. Participants completed a survey, which gathered information on the child’s personal characteristics and medical history as well as the parents’ and family characteristics. Additionally, the parents stress level was evaluated using the English and Arabic-translated versions of the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS). Results: Parents of 103 children diagnosed with ADHD participated in this study. Most children were males (74.8%), and their mean age was 10.0 ± 3.4 years. Most children had ADHD as a primary diagnosis (87.4%), with ADHD subtypes being mainly combined presentation (60.2%), followed by a predominately inattentive presentation (35.9%). Psychiatric morbidity was present in 87.4% of the children, mainly learning disorders (41.7%), conduct disorder (34%), or autism spectrum disorder (24.3%). On the other hand, physical disorders were present in 68.9% of the children. Parents’ perceived stress levels differed significantly according to their children’s ADHD subtypes (p=0.002), with the highest stress levels among parents of children with predominately hyperactive/impulsive ADHD. PSS scores were moderate in 62.1% of the sample and high in 32% of the sample. Significant associations with elevated PSS scores was found in the presence of comorbid tic disorders (p<0.001) as well as in comorbid autism spectrum disorder (p=0.029). The most frequently reported items on the PSS were: being upset because of something that happened unexpectedly; feeling nervous and stressed; being angered because of things that were outside of your control; feeling unable to control important things in life; and feeling that difficulties were piling up so high that could not be overcome. Various changes were reported during the COVID-19 pandemic, which included a significant decrease in social activities (31.1%), time spent with friends (26.2%), conflicts between the child and siblings (18.5%), and conflicts between parents (25.3%). Furthermore, a significant increase was reported in children’s average screen time (28.2%), the quality of the child’s relationship with parents (19.4%), and the overall stresses faced by the family (16.5%). Conclusion: ADHD is commonly associated with high levels of parental stress. Factors associated with an increased level of stress include ADHD predominantly hyperactive/ impulsive subtype as well as comorbidity with tic disorders or autism spectrum disorder. Furthermore, the COVID-19 pandemic had a marked impact on children with ADHD and their families’ social functioning.

Pendidikan dan Perubahan Sosial

This research can provide better insight into how education can help people overcome various social and economic problems, as well as how education can adapt to the social changes taking place in Indonesia. Thus, this research can make a significant contribution in improving the quality of education in Indonesia and helping people achieve better social and economic progress. The purpose of writing this article is to know and understand how important the role of education is in facing and preparing for the social changes that happen. with literature study data collection techniques, such as scientific papers, journals, and so on. Literature study is by understanding and examining various scientific papers that are relevant and related to the focus of the discussion. From various sources obtained and studied, resulted in an understanding that education is a very important thing in life. The important role of education in life and in social change is to equip and prepare us to be better and to face or overcome various problems that occur as a result of social change.
 Key words: role, social change, culture, education

The Role of Interpersonal Communication Between Parents and Children in Building Children's Learning Motivation at Penghuluan Ujung Tanjung, Tanah Putih District

Communication is an important thing in life, even every living individual cannot escape from the social environment. Parents are the most important part in exchanging information especially in learning. Parents as the first madrasah as a place to educate and guide children must pay attention to the growth and development of children as a nation's regeneration. The purpose of this study is to find out how the role of interpersonal communication between parents and children in building learning motivation and what are the inhibiting factors.

Analisis Puisi “Kesabaran” Karya Chairil Anwar Dengan Pendekatan Stuktural

The poem "Patience" by Chairil Anwar became one of the literary works that inspired many people. This poem describes one's patience and sincerity in facing life's trials. This paper aims to provide an appreciation analysis of the poem "Patience" by Chairil Anwar. This analysis is carried out by paying attention to the structure, language, and meaning contained in the poem. In this analysis, the writer finds that the structure of the poem "Patience" consists of four stanzas with each stanza consisting of four lines. In each of his verses, Chairil Anwar emphasizes the message of patience and sincerity in facing life's trials. The language used by Chairil Anwar in this poem is very effective in conveying philosophical messages about patience and sincerity. Chairil Anwar uses simple language but full of deep meaning. The meaning contained in the poem "Patience" is about one's patience and sincerity in facing life's trials. Chairil Anwar described that patience and sincerity are two very important things in life. Even though life is full of trials and tribulations, with patience and sincerity, humans are able to face all of that with steadfastness. It can be concluded that the poem "Patience" by Chairil Anwar is a very valuable literary work. This poem is able to describe philosophical messages about patience and sincerity in simple yet meaningful language. Through this poem, Chairil Anwar inspires readers to always be patient and stay strong in facing all of life's trials.

Leisure, Employment, Community Participation, and Quality of Life in Primary Caregivers of Autistic Children: A Qualitative Study

PurposeIn prioritising the needs of their autistic children, parents often modify their own participation across leisure, social, and workforce activities. Few studies have examined the impact these modifications have on caregiver quality of life (QoL). The aim in the current study was to examine how parenting their autistic child/ren impacts parent’s participation and QoL.MethodsTwenty primary caregivers (29–48 years, all female) of autistic children (7–11 years) were interviewed online about their participation in leisure, community, and employment activities including the impact of COVID-19.ResultsFive themes with underlying subthemes were identified using reflexive thematic analysis. The themes were: (1) Reflecting on the important things in life, (2) Getting access to everything needed, (3) Barriers to participation in meaningful activities, (4) Facilitators of participation in meaningful activities, and (5) Participation through the COVID-19 pandemic.ConclusionThe findings highlight the importance of regular participation in meaningful activities for parents of autistic children and the support needed by them, particularly single parents, to achieve balance between meeting caring responsibilities and their own participation needs.

Self-Reported Changes in Personal Development and Meaning in Life among Older Adults during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Results from the Longitudinal Aging Study Amsterdam

Objectives. The aim of this study was to explore self-reported changes in personal development and meaning in life of older adults in the Netherlands during the COVID-19 pandemic and characteristics of the groups that reported these changes. Methods. Older adults from the Longitudinal Aging Study Amsterdam completed a questionnaire on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants were asked to rate changes in personal development and meaning in life. These variables were descriptively analysed and logistic regression analyses were used to explore characteristics of the groups that reported these changes. Results. Of the 1099 older adults (aged 62–102 years), 25.7% paid more attention to things one enjoys doing in spare time, 36.6% reflected more on important things in life, and 16.8% made less future plans during the COVID-19 pandemic. Self-reported changes in meaning in life and personal development differed between specific subgroups of older adults. The largest changes in aspects of personal development and meaning in life were reported by older adults who experienced personal adverse experiences such as death of a loved one (ORs 2.03) and/or health problems such as functional limitations (ORs ranging from 1.59 to 2.84) and depression (ORs ranging from 1.69 to 2.77). Discussion and Implications. A substantial share of the participants reported changes in specific aspects of personal development and meaning in life. This was especially true for certain subgroups of older adults. Relatives and caregivers should be aware of changes in personal development and meaning in life since lower scores are known to be associated with poor physical, psychological, and social well-being outcomes.

Pengabdian Masyarakat Penyaringan Air Menggunakan Alat Sederhana untuk Meningkatkan Kejernihan Air di Desa Kedungpeluk Sidoarjo

Clean water is the most important thing in life. Every day, all living things need water to survive. Through clean water, life is naturally healthier. However, it is different from the water in Kedungpeluk Village in Candi Sidoarjo District. the water in the village of Kedungpeluk is cloudy. Kedungpeluk Village, which is surrounded by rice fields and ponds and has a land area of 1,128,665 ha, is due to water conditions that do not work optimally for bathing, cooking, and washing in general. This activity aims to educate the people of Kedungpeluk Village about overcoming water problems and being able to make water filtration. Community service is carried out in stages through a water filtration method that removes suspended substances from water through a porous membrane using a simple device. The community service partner is Kedungpeluk Village in Sidoarjo. The results of the Community Service obtained were that a simple filtering method for well water in the village of Kedungluk was successfully cleaned.

If “the important things in life are powered by data…” why do mobile phone users in African countries switch off and on their data? Evidence from mobile phone users in Nigeria

If “the important things in life are powered by data…” why do mobile phone users in African countries switch off and on their data? Evidence from mobile phone users in Nigeria