Open Recruitment Research Articles

Enhancing cardiopulmonary resuscitation training for the community with foam pillows: A promising approach

This study evaluates the efficacy of foam pillows as instructional aides to achieve accurate compression depth and chest recoil during CPR training. A descriptive study design was employed. The study involved 30 respondents with no experience with CPR. We enrolled 30 respondents aged 17 to 25 through open recruitment via WhatsApp and Instagram. Foam pillows (45 cm x 60 cm) with compression markers served as instructional tools. The study utilized Laerdal's Little Anne QCPR CPR mannequins and the QCPR application on an iPad Air 2 . After 1 minute of hands-only CPR on a foam pillow, all respondents continue to perform in Little Anne QCPR mannequin. The findings of this study show that the correct compression depth was performed by 28 respondents (93%) and the correct chest recoil by 30 respondents (100%). Foam pillows promise to enhance community-based CPR training by promoting precision in compression depth and chest recoil.

Open for integrity? Ministry-level evidence on the impact of open recruitment on government integrity in South Korea

Open for integrity? Ministry-level evidence on the impact of open recruitment on government integrity in South Korea

Development and evaluation of an external second victim support program for nurses: a single-group feasibility study

BackgroundPsychological support programs can help nurses who involved in patient safety incidents. However, most of these programs are operated internally by healthcare providers and utilize peer supporters, which may take a long time to implement. Therefore, there is a need to develop programs that can be used by healthcare providers in healthcare institutions that have difficulty implementing their own programs. This feasibility study aimed to develop an external support program for nurses as second victims and to examine the feasibility, acceptability, and impact of the program.MethodsThis study was conducted using a single-group pretest-posttest design. Nurses who experienced patient safety incidents were recruited through posters at three advanced general hospitals, as well as open online recruitment and via a research agency panel from September 2020 to April 2021. The 11 participants attended a total of three one-on-one counseling sessions. Feasibility was evaluated based on participant recruitment and retention, resource availability, program procedures, and the practicability of data collection. Acceptability was assessed through program satisfaction and participant feedback. Psychological impact was measured using the Impact of Event Scale-Revised Korean version.ResultsOut of 26 applicants, 11 (42.3%) completed the program, with 10 (38.5%) participants completing both pre and post-program surveys. Most participants responded that they were satisfied with the program and expressed their intention to recommend the program to others and participate in it again if similar situations arise. The participants’ median total IES-R-K score decreased significantly from 30.0 to 16.0 (p = 0.028, r = 0.67).ConclusionThis study demonstrates the feasibility of an external second victim support program and provides preliminary data suggesting its potential to alleviate the psychological impact of participants. To overcome the limitations of this study, it is necessary to conduct additional controlled trials with a longer follow-up period and a larger sample size.

Problems and Countermeasures in the Open Recruitment of Public Institutions

As a vital channel for talent introduction in public institutions, open recruitment is an effective means to strengthen the construction of talent teams and promote the rapid development of these institutions. With its policy that evolves with the times, fair and unified organization, and standardized and orderly processes, open recruitment in public institutions ensures fairness, justice, and transparency in the talent recruitment process. However, as the era progresses, issues in the open recruitment of public institutions have gradually emerged, and there is an urgent need to improve various aspects such as recruitment conditions, examination formats, talent introduction channels, and post-appointment management. This paper deeply analyzes the characteristics and existing problems of open recruitment in public institutions and puts forward corresponding optimization strategies to improve the efficiency and quality of recruitment, aiming to help public institutions reach a new level of development.

The Dark Side of (Later-Life) Leisure: The Case of Walking Football

Leisure is heralded as a channel for connection, belonging, and inclusion in later-life, particularly owing to a presumed threat of isolation and loneliness. Yet, such a framing of later-life leisure risks obscuring moments of conflict and marginalization. Drawing on interviews with 65 people who play walking football, this article explores how players praise its “inclusive” ethic by asserting and celebrating open recruitment policies, the participation of men and women from mixed social backgrounds, and the accommodations afforded to certain players. However, participants simultaneously highlight instances in which inclusion is compromised, such as players disturbing the “ethos” of the sport and mistreating others on account of gender and/or performance levels. Such transgressions, in turn, are navigated in different ways by players and organizers to preserve the sport’s inclusive reputation. To conclude, this article sketches out how the experiences of walking footballers can disrupt sentimental and idealized conceptions of older people’s leisure.

Comparative Analysis of Frailty Risk and Associated Factors: Community-Based vs. Open Recruitment Groups.

Frailty leads to vulnerability to stress, impaired daily functioning, and an increased need for care. Frailty is considered reversible, and it is crucial to detect the risk of frailty early and investigate factors that may delay its progression. To identify tests that can explain frailty risk and compare the situation of local residents with and without frailty support. Participants were recruited in two ways: through public advertisements in Akita City (open recruitment group) and through invites from frailty supporters in their immediate communities (community-based group). We examined the differences in frailty risk and oral, motor, and social functions between the two groups and identified factors associated with frailty risk in both groups. The community-based group exhibited a lower risk of frailty than the open recruitment group despite having more older members on average. Additionally, the community-based group demonstrated better social functioning than the open-recruitment group. Furthermore, factors such as oral diadochokinesis (ODK), one-leg stand test (OLS), and grip strength (GS) showed significant association with frailty risk. The ODK, OLS, and GS were identified as factors explaining frailty risk, and Frailty Supporters may reduce the risk of frailty.

Prepregnancy physiology and subsequent preterm preeclampsia

BackgroundPreeclampsia is a common pregnancy complication with debated etiology. ObjectiveTo evaluate the contribution of prepregnancy physiology, biochemistry and anthropometrics to the subsequent development of preterm preeclampsia. Study DesignOne-hundred twenty-four participants were recruited through open recruitment and targeted mailings. Participants included 81 nulliparous women and 43 with a history of preterm preeclampsia. We characterized cardiovascular function, metabolic profile, and body composition in 100 non-pregnant women who went on to subsequent pregnancy. Measures included plasma volume, baseline cardiovascular function and cardiovascular response to volume challenge, body composition and circulating biochemical measures. Pregnancy outcome was obtained through chart review. Prepregnancy metrics for women who developed preterm preeclampsia were compared with measurements for those who did not, with adjustment for a history of prior preterm preeclampsia. Logistic regression modeling was used to identify the strongest prepregnancy factors associated with preterm preeclampsia. ResultsPregnancy outcomes included 11 women with preterm preeclampsia, 7 women with term preeclampsia, 20 women with other hypertension affecting their pregnancy, and 62 with uncomplicated pregnancies. We observed no difference in maternal age, study cycle day, lean body mass, uterine hemodynamics, or flow mediated dilation across groups. Women with preterm preeclampsia had greater android fat content 3215+1143 vs. 1918+1510 grams (p=0.002), faster supine pulse, 77+7 vs. 67+10 beats per minute (p=0.001), higher supine diastolic blood pressure 82+6 vs. 68+6 mmHg (p< 0.001), increased cardiac output 5.6+1.1 vs. 4.6+1 L/min (p=0.002), faster aortic-popliteal pulse wave velocity 4.5+0.7 vs. 3.8+0.5 m/sec (p<0.001), and exaggerated cardiac output response to volume challenge 20+9 vs. 9+12 L/min (p=0.002) compared to those with other pregnancy outcomes. Women who developed preterm preeclampsia also had reduced renal vascular resistance index 0.86+0.08 vs. 0.97+0.12 (p=0.005) compared with other pregnancy outcomes when assessed prior to pregnancy. Women with subsequent preterm preeclampsia had higher serum c-reactive protein 10.7+12.5 vs. 4.1+5.8mg/mL (p=0.003) and greater insulin resistance, as assessed by HOMA-IR calculation 2.2+1.1 vs. 1.2+0.9 (p<0.001). ConclusionPrepregnancy physiology is linked to subsequent preterm preeclampsia. The same factors associated with metabolic syndrome are more prominent in patients who develop preterm pre-eclampsia than those who do not, including increased vessel stiffness, low vascular compliance, high cardiac output, reduced renal vascular resistance index, insulin resistance and increased android fat, all consistent with subclinical features of the metabolic syndrome.

Human resources for the sport of swimming for student athletes of the Indonesian special sports school with disabilities

Purpose This research aims to human resources for the sport of swimming for student athletes of the Indonesian special sports school with disabilities Material and methods This type of research is qualitative descriptive research. This study used basic interpretive study methods. Basic interpretive studies can be interpreted as problem-solving procedures that are researched to understand a particular phenomenon, process, or point of view from the perspective involved. The main objective of the study is to understand the world or the experiences of others. Basic interpretive studies can use a variety of data collection techniques, including interviews and observations as well as reviewing documents, and can draw from a variety of theoretical orientations. This research was carried out from September 2023 to December 2023. The research subjects consisted of: board chairmen of the organization, general treasurer, swimming coach (2 people), swimming athletes (3 people). Analysis in this study was carried out in four stages, namely: data collection stage, data reduction, data presentation, conclusion drawing / verification. Results and discussion Human Resources Athletes recruited by NPC have requirements both in terms of disability classification and sports skills that they master and can be developed and fostered by coaches later. Then there is a selection stage that is held according to the rules that have been compiled by the central NPC. The selection organizing team is handed over to teams that have been arranged and open in their fields, one of which is the FKOR UNS team. This NPC altet recruitment also has city boundaries set by navel and region. Recruitment will also be held across the province and will be classified from light to high. Recruitment carried out on coaches is the same as recruitment for athletes, where if during the next year there are no achievements and improvements that occur in athletes there will be relegation. This must be done sometimes once a year as the goal of producing outstanding athletes needs coaches who are also competent. The trainer must set a record of achievements that have been targeted by NPC. Recruitment is carried out by NPC but in collaboration with universities with sports faculties that have produced graduates who are competent in the field of training. In this case, NPC collaborates with Sebelas Maret University to become a collaborative team in recruiting coaches needed by NPC in each sport. Universitas Sebelas Maret has an accredited sports faculty, but there are still conditions that need to be met in the direction of non-secondary coaches. In addition, trainers must have a valid license, this will be better arranged by NPC against the level of license that must be owned by trainers. Regarding the recruitment of trainers' human resources, they have done that the recruitment is carried out directly by NPC. Recruitment is appointed directly by NPC based on the competence of the trainer, then submitted from the central NPC to the Minister of Youth and Sports. Conclusions Human resources in sports coaching are happy that NPC Indonesia student athletes in Surakarta are very good and competent according to their sports fields. In the recruitment of athletes and coaches carried out by NPC to be forged at SKODI through the results of open recruitment, it is seen through the competence of these athletes and coaches through regional NPC who register. In addition, it was observed by being appointed directly by the central NPC to join SKODI because it saw the potential of these athletes and coaches. In this case, NPC collaborates with universities that have human resources with the ability in the field of sports to be able to make selections in the recruitment of athletes and coaches. NPC center is in the city of Solo where the city also has universities that have human resources related to sports. Universitas Sebelas Maret is a source of human resources chosen by NPC to cooperate in recruiting competent coaches in certain sports for coaching the achievements of SKODI athletes. Universitas Sebelas Maret has professors who are experts in certain sports including swimming.

Komunikasi Politik Dewan Pimpinan Cabang Partai Keadilan Sejahtera (DPC PKS) dalam Rekrutmen Kader di Medan Denai

The purpose of this research is to determine the political communication of the Prosperous Justice Party Branch Leadership Council (DPC PKS) in cadre recruitment in Medan Denai. This research uses qualitative methods with a field study approach. This research is a descriptive analysis study. Data sources for this research include primary data obtained through interviews and documentation, and secondary data originating from journal articles, books and relevant research. Data collection was carried out using semi-structured interview techniques and documentation studies. Data analysis follows the Miles and Huberman scheme, involving the process of data reduction, data presentation, and data verification. The results of this research indicate that the recruitment pattern for PKS DPC Medan Denai cadres involves three main approaches: open recruitment, internal selection, and informal approaches. In open recruitment, political communication is used to introduce the party's vision, mission and values to prospective cadres, build interest and encourage participation in the recruitment process. In internal selection, political communication helps explain new roles and responsibilities to potential cadres through dialogue, maintaining commitment and stability of party leadership. In the informal approach, political communication is personal and relies on personal relationships and trust, helping to motivate prospective cadres to join the party and contribute actively.

Islamic Resilience of Marginal School Communities Management in An Effort to Educational Transformation

Learning for marginalized children has taken place in conditions not befitting other schools in general. There are many challenges faced by students and school managers, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aims to analyze Islamic resilience implemented by marginal school managers to strive for educational transformation. This qualitative study used a case study approach, with data collected through interviews and direct observations in the research location. The results show that the dimensions of Islamic resilience implemented by MSC management are optimism, problem analysis, empathy, and self-confidence. The belief that God does not give burdens beyond human ability and that the best human beings are those that benefit others is a strength for school administrators to remain as members for marginalized children to continue their education. The learning concept of the Marginal School Community is oriented toward children, adjusting to their age level, with reading, writing, mathematical materials, creativity, and religious material. The learning methods employed include learning by doing, learning while playing, and outings. The curriculum used in marginal schools is inclusive and accessible, developed by the MSC curriculum team. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, learning is still conducted face-to-face, albeit with reduced learning hours and the number of MSC volunteers attending classes. The strategy for maintaining learning consistency in marginal schools is achieved through open recruitment of volunteers and internal reinforcement or team building.

Proactive Participation: Assesing Village Community Involvement in Stunting Prevention Program (Case Study: Tonasa Village)

Participation is an effort that must continue to be encouraged, in addition to focusing on the democratic right to be involved in the public policy process, it also focuses on the effectiveness of policy delivery. Participation can be contextualized in various problems that occur in society, one of which is the issue of stunting. A problem that attacks toddlers and certainly has an impact on future generations in Indonesia. Therefore, this research focuses on the participation efforts made in the planning and implementation process of the Stunting Program in Tonasa Village, Takalar Regency, which is expected to contribute knowledge related to this issue. This location was chosen because it is one of the villages that has a high percentage of stunting prevalence. This research uses a Qualitative approach with a case study model. First, the participant selection indicator in the planning stage is at the professional stakeholder level, while the implementation stage shows that the level of participation is at the open recruitment targeted level. Second, the communication and decision indicator in the program planning stage shows that the level of participation is at the level of express preferences, then in the program implementation stage shows that the level of participation is at the level of listen as spectator. Third, the authority and power indicator in the program planning stage shows that the level of community participation is at the advice and consult level, while the implementation stage shows that the level of participation is at the co-governance level.

CAN‐THUMBS UP: Recruitment in the Virtual Era

AbstractBackgroundThe Brain Health Support Program (BHSP) of the CAN‐Thumbs Up Study is an online, interactive educational intervention designed to increase dementia literacy, self‐efficacy and address modifiable lifestyle risk factors. Recruiting for a virtual study presented both opportunities and challenges. This included the need to attract participants through means beyond referrals from medical clinics, as well as opportunities to reach geographically diverse Canadian population less feasible with in‐person evaluations.MethodsA comprehensive recruitment strategy for a virtual environment was implemented. A central website provided any interested candidate with study information, and a link to register and provide basic demographic information via a secure form. Potential participants were directed to the website via traditional recruitment through CCNA specialty clinics or existing cohorts, through geotargeting mailing to specific target populations throughout Canada, social medial advertising, partner organizations, and a coordinated National press release.ResultsThe study had an 8‐month open recruitment window. During this time 964 participants agreed to be contacted through our online portal. Of these, 18‐81 were consented to enroll in the study per month. A total of 7,569 geotargeted postcards were sent, with 153 individuals agreeing to be contacted for the study (2%). Social media advertising generated 974 clicks, with 6.8% subsequently agreeing to be contacted for more information. The majority of participants enrolled in the study came from existing clinical cohorts, CCNA clinical sites, and partner organizations. The recruitment cohort was from a diverse geographical location, 45% urban, 35% suburban, and 20% rural. Overall, the target cohort of 350 subjects was successfully enrolled by the end of the recruitment period.ConclusionRecruitment for the BHSP intervention demonstrates the value of relatively underutilized clinical trials recruitment strategies, such as geotargeted mailing, and social media advertising. We also show the value of a centralized web site for initial screening of interested participants. While traditional recruitment methods still directed the majority of participants to the recruitment website, geotargeted mailing, social advertising, partner organizations, and earned media can all be scaled up, and will likely play a major role in future recruitments efforts in the broader CAN‐Thumbs Up Study.

Effects of Work-Life Balance and Burnout Towards Employee Performance Through Job Satisfaction as an Intervening Variable

This study aims to determine and analyze the effect of work-life balance and Burnout on employee performance through job satisfaction in wedding organizer student crews in Tasikmalaya. Many students are enthusiastic about participating in this open recruitment, making work as a wedding organizer the latest trend to be used as a busyness. Wedding organizers in Tasikmalaya City are predicted to continue to grow along with the high number of people holding wedding receptions. It can be realized that by working, students will get experience, skills, and a general and accurate picture of work. However, with all these work activities, there will be concerns that students will be complacent and forget their study obligations. The research method used was a survey method. Does the data obtain through questionnaires to 117 respondents taken from students working part-time as crew wedding organizers? Sampling using a census and the process of analysis used in this study is path analysis. Based on the research results, it is known that job satisfaction mediates work-life balance and Burnout on employee performance. In this study, work-life balance is good, and work burnout is low, which means the employee's Performance is good.

Effects of a Self-Guided Transdiagnostic Smartphone App on Patient Empowerment and Mental Health: Randomized Controlled Trial.

Mental disorders impact both individuals and health systems. Symptoms and syndromes often remain undetected and untreated, resulting in chronification. Besides limited health care resources, within-person barriers such as the lack of trust in professionals, the fear of stigmatization, or the desire to cope with problems without professional help contribute to the treatment gap. Self-guided mental health apps may support treatment seeking by reducing within-person barriers and facilitating mental health literacy. Digital mental health interventions may also improve mental health related self-management skills and contribute to symptom reduction and the improvement of quality of life. This study aims to investigate the effects of a self-guided transdiagnostic app for mental health on help seeking, reduced stigma, mental health literacy, self-management skills, mental health symptoms, and quality of life using a randomized controlled design. Overall, 1045 participants (recruited via open, blinded, and web-based recruitment) with mild to moderate depression or anxiety-, sleep-, eating-, or somatization-related psychopathology were randomized to receive either access to a self-guided transdiagnostic mental health app (MindDoc) in addition to care as usual or care as usual only. The core features of the app were regular self-monitoring, automated feedback, and psychological courses and exercises. The coprimary outcomes were mental health literacy, mental health-related patient empowerment and self-management skills (MHPSS), attitudes toward help seeking, and actual mental health service use. The secondary outcomes were psychopathological symptom burden and quality of life. Data were collected at baseline and 8 weeks and 6 months after randomization. Treatment effects were investigated using analyses of covariance, including baseline variables as predictors and applying multiple imputation. We found small but robust between-group effects for MHPSS (Cohen d=0.29), symptoms burden (Cohen d=0.28), and quality of life (Cohen d=0.19) 8 weeks after randomization. The effects on MHPSS were maintained at follow-up. Follow-up assessments also showed robust effects on mental health literacy and preliminary evidence for the improvement of help seeking. Predictors of attrition were lower age and higher personality dysfunction. Among the non-attritors, predictors for deterioration were less outpatient treatment and higher initial symptom severity. A self-guided transdiagnostic mental health app can contribute to lasting improvements in patient empowerment. Symptoms of common mental disorders and quality of life improved faster in the intervention group than in the control group. Therefore, such interventions may support individuals with symptoms of 1 or more internalizing disorders, develop health-centered coping skills, prevent chronification, and accelerate symptom improvement. Although the effects for individual users are small and predictors of attrition and deterioration need to be investigated further, the potential public health impact of a self-guided intervention can be large, given its high scalability. German Clinical Trials Register DRKS00022531; https://drks.de/search/de/trial/DRKS00022531.

Introduction to Indonesia Through Extracurricular Empowerment Nasyid Vuttisatvittayanusorn School Krabi Thailand

The purpose of this research is to introduce Indonesia more deeply through the development of Nasyid Extracurricular activities at the Vuttisatvittayanusorn school. Vocal work is one of the things that is favored by students, especially women in the arts. Indonesia's existence is well known in this country which is nicknamed the white elephant. Departing from this background, the author tries to develop Indonesian-language nasyid directly. This type of research is field research using a qualitative descriptive approach. The implementation of this activity went through several stages, namely: (1) Holding FGDs with Vuttisatvittayanusorn school teachers and making official art extracurriculars through collaboration. (2) Conduct open recruitment for Vuttisatvittayanusornschool students. (3) Preparing and designing training concepts and schedules (4) Presenting students at the implementation of the Islamic religious festival which is held every month in Krabi Thailand. The impact of implementing these activities is that students are able to develop vocal exercises through extracurriculars and increase interest and use Indonesian properly.

Learning how to recover from stress: Results from an internet-based randomized controlled pilot trial

IntroductionThis randomized, controlled pilot trial evaluated the efficacy of a brief internet-based recovery training intervention targeting a clinical sample of distressed employees. MethodA sample of 69 employees with elevated symptoms of stress were assigned randomly to a five-week guided recovery training intervention (iRTP, n = 35) or a wait-list control (WLC, n = 34). The study was conducted in Sweden and participants enrolled via an open recruitment strategy. Self-report data were collected pre- and post-intervention, then six and 12 months after the intervention. The primary outcome measure was the Recovery Experience Questionnaire (REQ. The secondary outcome measures gauged other relevant mental and work-related health outcomes. Participants in the wait-list control group received access to iRTP after the six-month follow-up. ResultsCompared with the controls, participants in the intervention group showed a significant and large overall improvement on the primary outcome REQ (d = 0.93), and small to moderate effects on the secondary outcomes including, perceived stress (d = 0.48), anxiety (d = 0.49), quality of life (d = 0.47), and work ability (d = 0.47) during post-assessment. No significant differences were found at any time point regarding burnout, exhaustion, depression, physical exercise, work experience, or sickness absences. ConclusionThis pilot trial is one of the first to examine a brief recovery training program's efficacy, suggesting that employees across a wide range of professions could learn how to recover from elevated stress symptoms. This type of accessible and brief recovery intervention could potentially prevent and reduce the negative effects of stress, as well as improve recovery and quality of life. However, more research is needed with larger samples before further conclusions can be drawn. Trial RegistrationThe study was registered at Clinical Trials (clinicaltrials.gov) number NCT05220592.

Pathways and drivers of canopy accession across primary temperate forests of Europe

Canopy accession strategies reveal much about tree life histories and forest stand dynamics. However, the protracted nature of ascending to the canopy makes direct observation challenging. We use a reconstructive approach based on an extensive tree ring database to study the variability of canopy accession patterns of dominant tree species (Abies alba, Acer pseudoplatanus, Fagus sylvatica, Picea abies) in temperate mountain forests of Europe and elucidate how disturbance histories, climate, and topography affect canopy accession. All four species exhibited high variability of radial growth histories leading to canopy accession and indicated varying levels of shade tolerance. Individuals of all four species survived at least 100 years of initial suppression. Fir and particularly beech, however, survived longer periods of initial suppression, exhibited more release events, and reached the canopy later on average, with a larger share of trees accessing the canopy after initially suppressed growth. These results indicate the superior shade tolerance of beech and fir compared to spruce and maple. The two less shade-tolerant species conversely relied on faster growth rates, revealing their competitive advantage in non-suppressed conditions. Additionally, spruce from higher-elevation spruce-dominated forests survived shorter periods of initial shading and exhibited fewer releases, with a larger share of trees reaching the canopy after open canopy recruitment (i.e. in absence of suppression) and no subsequent releases compared to spruce growing in lower-elevation mixed forests. Finally, disturbance factors were identified as the primary driver of canopy accession, whereby disturbances accelerate canopy accession and consequently regulate competitive interactions. Intensifying disturbance regimes could thus promote shifts in species composition, particularly in favour of faster-growing, more light-demanding species.

Hizbiyyah and Hizbut Tahrir Indonesia's New Member Recruitment Strategy After Disbandment

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span lang="EN-US"&gt;This article discusses Hizbut Tahrir Indonesia's new member recruitment strategy after the government disbanded them through Perppu on Community Organization Number 2 of 2017. The research method used is qualitative through data collection, observation, interview, and document review. This research found that Hizbut Tahrir Indonesia changed its strategy from open recruitment to using strategies through informal groups and individuals in recruiting members behind closed doors, especially after they were banned by the government in 2017, namely through the student movement, through the activities of figures in mosques, and women. According to HTI, these three strategies have a safe tendency because they can be done secretly and escape the control of the government and mass organizations that oppose them. According to HTI, the student movement is considered necessary because they are educated citizens who have the potential to become agents of change in society. Meanwhile, the mosque is the center of Muslim activity, where the recruitment of DKM administrators, preachers, and congregants can accelerate the preaching of the Khilafah. Meanwhile, the use of women as another HTI recruitment agent is done because the HTI doctrine believes in the importance of women as pillars of civilization. This article argues that although the government has banned HTI, they are still fighting back, mainly through invisible and covert means.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

Kriteria Rekrutmen dan Seleksi Pendidik di Pondok Pesantren As-Sa'adiyah Samarinda

This research aims to determine the recruitment system for educators at As-Sa'adiyah Islamic Boarding School in Samarinda. The research utilizes interview techniques by posing several questions directly to the interviewees, and employs a literature approach using scientific journals, books, articles, and other credible sources. The findings of this research indicate that in the recruitment process for prospective educators at As-Sa'adiyah Islamic Boarding School, the Foundation does not conduct an open recruitment process. Instead, it relies on a familial system, wherein individuals are invited to become teachers through connections with Ustadz, Ustadzah, educators, or staff members of the boarding school, as well as reputable alumni. However, the recruitment is based on competency standards, ensuring that the candidates are already competent in their respective fields.

Media Used by English Teachers in Teaching Listening at Junior High School in Payakumbuh District

Listening is the activity of obtaining information about processes by listening to sounds. This study is a descriptive study using qualitative methods. The aim was to identify the media used by English teachers in listening classes at secondary schools in Payakumbuh district. Researchers conducted this study at a secondary school in Payakumbuh District. Twelve English teachers from Payakumbu District Middle School were selected through an open recruitment process. Researchers used questionnaires and interviews to obtain data. After conducting the study, the findings revealed that graphic media, which received percentages of 54.4% with a final score of 604, made up the majority of the materials used by English teachers to teach listening. Then, audio media received percentages of 25.4% and a score of 283. Audiovisual media, which is hardly often used, received percentages of 20.2% with a final score of 224. According to the data from the questionnaire and the teachers' responses from the interview, English teachers also employ graphic, audio, and audio visual media to teach listening. Thus, it can be said that listening skills were taught using media by English teachers at Payakumbuh District Junior High School.