Life Problems Research Articles

Upaya United Nations Women Terhadap Kekerasan Perempuan pada Pandemi Covid-19 (Shadow Pandemic) di Indonesia

This research is motivated by the rampant sexual violence that occurs against women in Indonesia during the COVID-19 Pandemic. The existence of the COVID-19 Pandemic has created a shadow Pandemic, namely the increasing number of sexual violence against women. This then attracted the attention of an international organization, namely UN Women. UN Women called this phenomenon “The Shadow Pandemic” and implemented policies to save women from this crisis. This research is based on the theory of international organizations and women's empowerment which is the main focus of UN Women. The purpose of this research is to analyze the application of UN Women's policies on sexual violence against women in Indonesia. In this study the authors used qualitative observation research methods. Qualitative observations will result from data interpretation by providing analysis and description. The results of this study indicate that in the midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic, it has caused many problems for human life throughout the world, especially for the people of Indonesia. These problems include psychological, economic, social suffering, and have even led to "The Shadow Pandemic". An example of a case from The Shadow Pandemic is violence against women that occurred at the same time as the excitement of the Covid-19 Pandemic. The state cannot handle this case alone, the state needs external assistance to help resolve this problem such as assistance from relevant international organizations, one of which is UN Women. Therefore, this study shows the implementation of UN Women's policies in dealing with sexual violence against women in Indonesia.

Meningkatkan Kemampuan Literasi Numerasi Dampak Belajar Daring Selama Pandemi di SD Negeri 066668, Medan Johor

Literacy and numeracy means knowledge and intelligence to use various numbers and symbols related to basic mathematics to solve practical problems in everyday life and then analyze information displayed in various forms and interpret the results of the analysis to get results and make decisions (Kemdikbud in Mahmud & Pratiwi, 2019). Literacy and numeracy consist of three aspects such as counting, numeracy relations, and arithmetic operations (Purpura, 2009). As Covid-19 began to spread in Indonesia, the education system in Indonesia changed drastically. The announcement of Work From Home (WFH) which requires everything to be done from home including learning activities previously carried out at school to learning done at home. Online learning is learning centered on the students themselves as the main actors in learning, while the teacher acts as a facilitator and mediator in the learning process. The micro intervention implemented at SD Negeri 066668 Medan Johor is a form of individual assistance service to help students improve their literacy and numeracy skills. The method used is the casework method as stated by Skidmore, Thackeray, and Farley in Adi (2005: 149) as an effort to solve problems and find programs that suit the needs of students and schools. The method consists of the research stage, assessment stage, intervention stage, and termination stage.

Obstructive sleep apnea and bladder pain syndrome/interstitial cystitis in women.

The relationship between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and bladder pain syndrome/interstitial cystitis (BPS/IC) remains uncertain. Therefore, this study aimed to compare the frequency of BPS/IC seen in women diagnosed with OSA and in women without OSA. The study included a patient group of women with OSA and a control group of women without OSA. All the study participants were administered the Berlin Questionnaire, Epworth Sleepiness Scale, Interstitial Cystitis Symptom Index (ICSI), and the Interstitial Cystitis Problem Index (ICPI). Differences between the women with OSA and thecontrol group were examined. The study sample consisted of 46 women with OSA and 46 controls.No significant difference was determined between the OSA and control groups concerning age and body mass index (p = 0.810, p = 0.060, respectively). The ESS was greater in the OSA group than in the control group (p = 0.007).The median (IQR) ICSI was8 (4-11.25) in women with OSA and5 (1.75-7.15) in controls (p < 0.001). The median (IQR) ICPI was7 (6.00-10.25) in women with OSA and6(1.75-8.00) in controls (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: The ICSI symptoms and subsequent problems in daily life caused by the symptoms (ICPI) were experienced at a higher rate in patients withOSA than in the control group. There is an association between BPS/ICand OSA.

Improving Creative Thinking Skills through Integration of Problem-Based Learning with STEAM In Environmental Pollution Material

The 21st century demands today's students to face increasingly complex life problems and a globally rigorous work environment. A learning model that can facilitate learners in developing their creative thinking skills is necessary. The objective of this research is to determine the influence of PBL-STEAM integration on learners' creative thinking abilities in the topic of environmental pollution. This type of research is quantitative with quasi-experimental research methods. The research sample consisted of 58 learners, with each class consisting of 29 learners selected through simple random sampling. Based on hypothesis testing using independent t-test at α = 0.05, the research findings showed a significance value of 0.00, this suggests that the PBL-STEAM learning model has an effect on learners' creative thinking in the topic of environmental pollution. The influence of the PBL-STEAM model on learners' creative thinking abilities can be analyzed based on the syntax of learning within the PBL-STEAM model. The results of this research imply that the PBL-STEAM learning model can be employed as a substitute for a model that enhances students' creative thinking abilities in the topic of environmental pollution

Problem Mindfullness Perspektif Worldview Islam

Mindfulness has recently become a mainstay for the treatment of various modern mental illnesses. However, Islam sees this as problematic regarding the objective of surrendering oneself and concentrating one's thoughts. This research aims to examine the concept of mindfulness from an Islamic worldview perspective. This research uses descriptive analytical methods. Data is processed using content analysis. The results of this study show several important points. First, the practice of mindfulness has a theological-historical connection, namely in the form of activities inherited from Buddhist believers known as sati. Second, the Islamic worldview considers that all activities are a form of commitment and have a vertical relationship to the creator Allah SWT. which has ta'abbudiyyah values ​​and this requires involvement in activities with religious values. Third, in Islamic literature, mental problems are important and their treatment has special emphasis. Fourth, the soul has a vertical bond to the Creator so that treatment of the soul must be fundamental and comprehensive. With that, tazkiyah al-nafs in Islamic teachings is the best solution in eliminating mental illnesses such as stress, skinophrezia, etc. by living the Islamic Worldview, bringing Islamic treasures to life, and providing fundamental solutions to every problem in life.

IMPLICIT ATTITUDES TOWARDS PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

People with disabilities (PWDs), one of the important minority groups, are exposed to certain attitudes and prejudices causing some problems in social life. Therefore, it is important to examine the causes and consequences of prejudices and attitudes toward PWDs. Our attitudes determine how we evaluate events or people. Our ideas and behaviors about a group or person are also affected by our explicit and implicit attitudes. People have different attitudes and behaviors, either negative or positive. PWDs are considered dependent, needy, incompetent, trustworthy or innocent. They can be perceived in different ways and exposed to both positive/negative attitudes and labeling. Prejudices toward PWDs are generally not shown explicitly due to social approval, but they exist implicitly and still affect the lives of the disabled through negative behaviors they cause. Implicit biases toward PWDs, caused by existential or evolutionary factors, are often not consciously noticed. Implicit biases that are not noticed cannot be intervened and intervention strategies cannot be developed. Hereby, this review aims to examine the attitudes and prejudices toward PWDs within the scope of explicit and implicit processes and to discuss the differences between explicit and implicit prejudices as well as the social-psychological effects of implicit prejudices and different ways to measure them.

LIFE PROBLEMS, PROVIDING ADVICE, AND DAILY MOOD IN LATE LIFE

Abstract Older adults often experience life problems (e.g., health conditions, financial crises) that may be detrimental to their well-being. Yet, meaningful social connections and support exchanges may mitigate the negative effect of life problems on older adults’ emotional health. This study used data from the Daily Experiences and Well-being Study to investigate how providing and receiving advice influence the association between life problems and mood. Participants aged 65+ (Mage = 74.15, N = 293) completed an initial interview in which they indicated whether they had different types of life problems (health, financial, legal). Participants then completed an ecological momentary assessment in which they reported their negative and positive mood every 3 hours for 5 to 6 consecutive days. They also reported whether they provided or received advice from any social partner at the end of each day. Results showed that participants with more life problems reported higher negative mood throughout the day. Multilevel models revealed a significant interaction between life problems and providing advice on mood, such that the number of life problems was positively associated with negative mood on days that participants did not give advice, whereas life problems were not associated with negative mood on days that participants gave advice. Receiving advice did not reduce the adverse effect of life problems on negative mood. Findings underline that providing (but not receiving) advice may promote generativity among older adults and thus benefit their well-being. The study provides important implications for improving older adults’ well-being especially when they face life problems.

A teacher in a Croatian village during the First World War and the interwar period

The paper examines the life and work of Stanko Horvatin, the head teacher (principal) of the public/elementary school in Gračani, which changed its name several times during its existence. The central time frame covers the period from 1913 to 1933, when Horvatin was active in the Gračani area, but the paper also covers earlier and later phases of his life. On the basis of archive material, the paper analyzes various aspects of Horvatin's life, from pedagogical work at school, to social involvement, political positions and everyday existential problems in family life. Horvatin's biography clearly reflects the educational system and its influence on the life of a Croatian village during the First World War and the interwar period. The paper also shows the status of Croatian teachers in relation to the political changes and regimes they were exposed to, as well as the challenges they faced as a result. In a broader context, changes caused by modernization can be observed in the Croatian countryside of Northwestern Croatia during the researched period.

Implementation of Latent Gaussian Model in the Forecasting Process

This research aims to determine the implementation of the Latent Gaussian Model in the forecasting process. This research focuses on developing a forecasting model using the Multivariate Latent Gaussian Model (LGM) approach with shared components. which offers a more accurate representation without the assumption of stationarity and cointegration as it accommodates random components in the model. The forecasting results for the five KPPs are considered to have a very good level of accuracy with MAPE values &lt; 10%. This shows that LGM can achieve reliable forecasting when applied to the real life problems. This condition supports forecasting and can be an effective and targeted benchmark. The Latent Gaussian Model using the Bayesian Approach in parameter estimation can be utilized in forecasting Personal Income Tax Article 25/29. This is supported by the highly accurate MAPE value of 0.01%. The implementation of the developed model is not limited to forecasting Personal Income Tax Article 25/29. but can also be used in various other fields. With its hierarchical structure. the Bayesian approach proves to be an effective method for addressing complex modeling challenges.

Harnessing Artificial Intelligence to Increase the Efficiency of Education Management in the Future

Education is a process for all time. The dynamic nature of education also means that the acceleration of life must be responded quickly with responsive education services. If education has an activity base that only repeats the past without getting closer to the contestual aspects of the present, then education will become static and will become an activity that does not provide implications at the level of current life solutions. So the future education is education that is not value-free. Valuing education is education that is always based on aspects of usefulness for the development of human life. Education is not only based on exams and textual problem solving. More than that, that education must be a solution to all the problems of today's life. So that no matter how fast the development of life is, education must still embrace that development so that it can be filled with the values of life sourced from religious values and community norms. The purpose of this study is to determine the utilization of artificial intelligence to improve the efficient management of education in the future. This research method uses quantitative research methods, where the data is obtained from the results of distributing questionnaires online. The results showed that creative teaching strategies were able to improve student achievement and motivation to learn. From this research it can be concluded that the utilization of artificial intelligence to improve the efficiency of education management in the future. The limitation of this research is that it can only do the utilization of artificial intelligence even though there are many more utilizations that can improve the efficient management of education in the future. Researchers hope that future researchers can conduct research related to the utilization of artificial intelligence to improve future education management efficiency but with other utilization. This study also recommends that future researchers make this research a reference in conducting research on improving the efficiency of students' future education management through the use of artificial intelligence.

Experimental study of the magnetic fluid reciprocating seal in vacuum environment

To solve the problems of high leakage rate and short service life in vacuum equipment, a magnetic fluid reciprocating seal (MFRS) device was designed. A MFRS vacuum test bench was constructed for testing the leakage rate of seals. The effect of the magnetic fluid (MF) injection volume on the pressure resistance of the seals and the effects of reciprocating speed and reciprocating stroke on the leakage rate and the vacuum resistance of the seals were studied by experimental method. The results show that the optimum MF injection volume should be 2.5 ml, and the ratio of functioning MF injected to seal gap volume is 4.596. When the reciprocating shaft moves at a speed of less than 2.85 mm/s, the leakage rate varies in the order of 10−11 Pa m3/s. With the increase of the reciprocating speed, the vacuum of the sealing chamber first remains unchanged and then increases. With the increase of the reciprocating stroke, the vacuum of the sealing chamber first remains unchanged and then increases. The results of the study are of great significance for the design of reciprocating seals to meet the requirements of vacuum environment.

Ayahuasca-induced personal death experiences: prevalence, characteristics, and impact on attitudes toward death, life, and the environment.

Despite an emerging understanding regarding the pivotal mechanistic role of subjective experiences that unfold during acute psychedelic states, very little has been done in the direction of better characterizing such experiences and determining their long-term impact. The present paper utilizes two cross-sectional studies for spotlighting - for the first time in the literature - the characteristics and outcomes of self-reported past experiences related to one's subjective sense of death during ayahuasca ceremonies, termed here Ayahuasca-induced Personal Death (APD) experiences. Study 1 (n = 54) reports the prevalence, demographics, intensity, and impact of APDs on attitudes toward death, explores whether APDs are related with psychopathology, and reveals their impact on environmental concerns. Study 2 is a larger study (n = 306) aiming at generalizing the basic study 1 results regarding APD experience, and in addition, examining whether APDs is associated with self-reported coping strategies and values in life. Our results indicate that APDs occur to more than half of those participating in ayahuasca ceremonies, typically manifest as strong and transformative experiences, and are associated with an increased sense of transcending death (study 1), as well as the certainty in the continuation of consciousness after death (study 2). No associations were found between having undergone APD experiences and participants' demographics, personality type, and psychopathology. However, APDs were associated with increased self-reported environmental concern (study 1). These experiences also impact life in profound ways. APDs were found to be associated with increases in one's self-reported ability to cope with distress-causing life problems and the sense of fulfillment in life (study 2). The study's findings highlight the prevalence, safety and potency of death experiences that occur during ayahuasca ceremonies, marking them as possible mechanisms for psychedelics' long-term salutatory effects in non-clinical populations. Thus, the present results join other efforts of tracking and characterizing the profound subjective experiences that occur during acute psychedelic states.

Технологии формирования функциональной грамотности

The article describes the concept of functional literacy, provides approaches to understanding its components, and also presents a technology aimed at developing this skill using digital tools. One of the problems of school education is the formalism of knowledge and the inability of students to apply subject knowledge to solve life problems in various fields, in connection with which the issue of forming and increasing the level of functional literacy of modern schoolchildren becomes relevant. This work has a systematic and complex character and should be carried out within the framework of both classroom and extracurricular activities. The article focuses on the formation and improvement of the level of functional literacy in computer science lessons as a science characterized by interdisciplinarity, fundamentality and practice orientation. A technology for the formation of functional literacy based on B. Bloom's hierarchy of educational goals which includes six levels is proposed, the article also presents technologies and tools for the implementation of educational goals in accordance with the types of activities at each level.

The Hebrew Bible in Ancient Jewish Education

After the destruction of the Jerusalem Temple and the end of the sacrificial service in 70 CE rabbis made Torah study and observance the basis of Jewish identity. Since no organised Jewish school system existed in Roman Palestine, only a very small proportion of the mostly male Jewish population would have been able to read, and few people had access to Torah scrolls. Rabbinic Torah experts set themselves up as intermediaries and advisers who helped ordinary people solve their daily life problems. In late antiquity, when urban rabbis served as role models and synagogues required Torah readers, Torah-reading skills may have slightly increased. At that time, rabbis’ Scripture-based public sermons and the depiction of biblical scenes on synagogue mosaic floors familiarised ordinary Jews, including women, with biblical rules and narratives. Rabbinic study and discussion would have largely depended on memorization of the biblical text rather than access to written scrolls. This phenomenon led to a creative use of the Bible, which enabled innovation, change, and adaptation to new circumstances.

Transformasi Nilai-Nilai Sejarah Peradaban Islam Pada Era Society 5.0

The existence of religion is an important part of a person's life, because it has sacred value and opens the mind to solve life's problems. Currently, diverse human personalities believe in faith and trust which is practiced every day as proof that they have a God who provides a better life and a fully realized leader for humanity. Islamic civilization is a journey towards the ability of Muslims to accept and understand their own development. Islam is a religion that has a big influence on the lives of society 5.0. The main issue is how Islam can form solutions to problems towards Islamic progress based on the level of technological development and human resource development in society in the 5.0 era. Therefore, according to this source, we can understand that Islamic civilization was formed primarily for the implementation of processes in the fields of science, society and culture as an example of the progress of Islamic society towards the teaching of the Islamic religion and its use. technology. Accepting the universal values ​​of Islamic civilization, the grace of the universe, beyond time and place, three pillars are built, namely faith, obedience and sincerity (akhlak/sufism) through technological developments in the era of Society 5.0. Therefore, in the era of modernization, it is important to revive Islamic values ​​in education. It is hoped that it will be able to give birth to a generation with commendable morals and excellence in science and technology, so that it can prepare to face the era of society 5.0. The research method uses a method (library research) by collecting several literature related to the problems and objectives of the research. Data collection on the results of previous research is used as a benchmark to support data in research on the transformation of historical values ​​of Islamic civilization during society 5.0.

Micro movie from cinemas to online video platforms: terminology issues

A comprehensive study of the phenomenon of microcinema is presented. The tasks of semantic analysis of the concept of “microcinema” are set and solved, its characteristic features are discovered and, on the basis of the results obtained, an actual definition of the term is proposed for the first time; it is revealed on which screens the ultra-short meter exists today. The hypothesis that ultrashort films as a phenomenon cannot be fully considered as a product of the digital era is substantiated, this form inherits classical cinema, although it’s presented to the audience at other, modern venues. This problem is considered in view of the widespread interpretation of the term “microcinema” as a format that arose in the 21st century in the network space. As the main difference from various kinds of ultra-short audio-visual content posted online, the focus of micro movie on the coverage of philosophical, life problems, the search for new meanings, the demonstration of the author's views on existential issues is indicated. As a result of studying the filmography of reputable international film festivals, this assumption is confirmed. The boundaries of the timing of ultrashort films are revealed, for which the requirements put forward by specialized microcinema festivals to authors are investigated.

The evaluation of opinions of residents of the Northern Caucasus Okrug about healthy municipal planning issues

The article presents the results of examination of opinions of residents of the North Caucasus Federal District concerning healthy urban planning issues. The most residents of large cities are satisfied with infrastructure of their city, while residents of small towns are less satisfied with it. The prioritization of importance of solving various problems of urban life, opinions of residents are not solidary and differ depending on age and place of residence of respondents. For example, construction of playgrounds is a priority for residents of reproductive age from small towns. Only one out of ten of respondents would like to participate in strategy of development of their cities of residence.

Quality of Life and Psychological Problems in Children with and without Celiac Disease

Background: Celiac disease (CD) triggers an autoimmune response in the body involving the immune system. Objectives: This study was designed to evaluate and compare the quality of life (QOL) in children with CD and those without CD. Additionally, the study aimed to contrast the self-reported QOL of children with CD with the assessments made by their parents. Methods: In this cross-sectional, case-control study, the QOL of children with CD, aged 6-12 years, was compared with that of age- and gender-matched children without CD. Additionally, the study involved a comparison of the QOL assessments reported by both parents and children. The Quality-of-Life Questionnaire (Kid-KINDL) was used to appraise QOL from the perspectives of both children and their parents. Specifically, the parents completed the Pediatric Symptom Checklist (PSC). Results: The present results indicated significant differences between children with and without CD in terms of QOL, psychological problems, attention, internalizing symptoms, and externalizing symptoms (as reported by the parents), as well as school performance, self-esteem, and emotional well-being (as reported by children) (P &lt; 0.05). Furthermore, significant differences were observed in the QOL and self-esteem reports between children with CD and their parents (P &lt; 0.05). Conclusions: This study offered valuable insights into the QOL, psychological disorders, and related factors in children with and without CD. Additionally, it underscored the tendency of parents with children suffering from CD to underestimate their children’s QOL.

The Effectiveness of the Biblio Counseling Model to Increase the Adversity Quotient of Adolescents

The main problem is experienced by institutionalized youth is a low level of adversity quotient (AQ). The impact is that it is difficult to develop the life skills needed in this century. One treatment that can be given to increase teenagers' adversity quotient is Biblio counseling. This research aims to test the effectiveness of Biblio Counseling in increasing teenagers' Adversity Quotient. This research uses a quantitative approach, specifically Quasi Experimental. The data analysis used was a pretest-posttest control group design. The research population was 100 teenagers at the Harapan Youth Development Social Institution in Padang Panjang. The research sample was 30 people taken randomly. The research instrument uses an adversity response scale with a validity of 0.857 and a reliability of 0.903. Data analysis using independent T-test. The research results show: (1) Biblio counseling is an interesting technique for orphaned teenagers to find solutions to the life problems they are experiencing, and (2) Biblio counseling is effective in increasing the AQ of institutionalized teenagers. It is recommended that social services utilize Biblio Counseling services as treatment in increasing the AQ of orphaned teenagers.

Examining the Effect of Teaching with Ethnomathematics on Students' Problem-Solving Skills on Transformation Geometry

This research aims to examine the impact of teaching with ethnomathematics on students' problem-solving skills in transformation geometry and their skills in problem-solving steps. The study was carried out with an experimental design, one of the quantitative research methods. The sample was determined as 42 eighth-grade students in two classes using the purposive sampling method. One of these classes was randomly assigned as the experimental group and the other as the control group. In the research, the "Problem-Solving Test (PST)" was used as a data-gathering tool, and the "Problem-Solving Skill Scoring Key" put forward by Baki (2006) was used in the analysis of the data. According to this key, student responses were graded and the results were noted for the data analysis phase. The results obtained were analyzed with the SPSS20 program. It was seen that teaching using ethnomathematics elements improved students' skills in the steps of understanding the problem, preparing a plan, and plan implementing at the end of the research. The instruction did not have a significant effect on student skills at the evaluation stage. At the same time, teaching using ethnomathematical elements increased students' problem-solving skills and solution skills in daily life problems and traditional problems. In this context, it is recommended to integrate cultural elements into the secondary school mathematics curriculum, and in this way, it is thought that it can contribute to the development of students' problem-solving skills.