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Understanding and Navigating Challenging Behaviors in Early Childhood Education
Get PDFThe purpose of this research is to establish the rate of display of difficult behaviors among children in early learning centers and their teachers self estimated competency in implementing evidence based behavioral interventions for such pupils. The type of survey design used was descriptive survey technique and the sample comprised of 50 educators in different settings of early childhood education. The results of this study indicate that paren t-child problematic behaviors are something which is frequently observed and parental means are equal to $ 2. Nine behaviors per child per day. Still, 12% of the educators admitted to having low confidence in how to address these behaviours while 20% expressed that they are not aware of the best practices in the field. Therefore, the current study reinforces the importance of professional development in the further improvement of teacher’s competencies in managing student behavior. Increased interaction between teachers and parents is also denoted as essential in managing problem behaviors learning environment. Finally, this study suggests the need for gender sensitive training for educators and more studies on the ways of enhancing positive learning environments to improve children’s achievement in early childhood education
The Effectiveness of Social Protection Programs in Alleviating Poverty in Bangladesh: A Systematic Review
Get PDFTo what extent have social protection initiatives in Bangladesh been successful in reducing poverty? Our search of academic databases yielded a total of 10 studies that fulfilled our requirements for inclusion. Our research shows that social security programs like government-funded cash handouts, medical coverage, and food stamps have helped reduce poverty in rural Bangladesh. The results of this analysis will shed light on the efficacy of Bangladesh's social protection programs and guide future policy decisions for strengthening their implementation and influence. However, problems with program execution and maintenance continue to be an issue. Our analysis emphasizes the significance of improving program design and execution to reach the most vulnerable populations in Bangladesh, as well as the need for additional research on the long-term effect and sustainability of social security programs in that country
An Analysis of Cybersecurity Policies and Practices in Public Administration
Get PDFIn this research, the purpose is to assess the major strong and weak points of cybersecurity policies and strategies in the chosen public administration organisation. The type of research used is the qualitative case study and as such, focuses on interviews and policy documents in line with cybersecurity laws and related reports from the selected experts. There is used themes that are grounded in the data to look at patterns that recurred regularly. As a conclusion it can be stated that the situation in an organization is quite good as it has a clear security policy, controls and regular training for its employees, but there are some issues with an access control, vulnerability assessment and penetration testing. The advancement in these areas will assist the organisation to safeguard data and avoid cyber attacks in future and make sure the organization understands that cybersecurity is not a definite state and the organisational bureaucracy has to embrace change in practices continually due to the dynamic threat
The Role of Parental Involvement in Student Academic Outcomes
Get PDFThis study aimed to explore the impact of parental involvement on student’s academic achievement, self esteem, and social skills. Using a qualitative approach, data were collected through interviews and observations of families actively involved in their children's learning process. The findings revealed a strong positive correlation between parental engagement and academic success, with parent’s involvement in homework assistance, school event participation, teacher communication, and emotional support contributing significantly to improved academic outcomes. Furthermore, the study highlighted that parental involvement positively influenced students self esteem and social skills, with 78% of students reporting increased confidence and 65% noting enhanced social interactions. These results emphasize the vital role that parents play in supporting their children's education and overall development
Literature Study: The Relationship between Phbs and Diarrhea in School-Age Children
Get PDFDiarrhea is still one of the main diseases in children that can cause morbidity and mortality. One of the prevention of this diarrhea is the implementation of Clean and Healthy Behavior (PHBS). This study aims to determine the relationship between PHBS and the incidence of diarrheal disease in school-age children. This type of research is a literature study, literature searches using google scholar databases and IOS. The inclusion criteria were in the form of 2016-2020 publications, in full text Indonesian and themed PHBS and diarrhea. The literature was then extracted and analyzed for 10 literatures. The results showed that there was a significant relationship between PHBS and the incidence of diarrheal disease in school-age children. It was concluded that diarrhea often occurs in school-age children, especially if they do not have good clean and healthy living behavior, which further increases the risk of getting diarrhea. The intended link is if this is not done or rarely done, the potential for diarrheal disease will be greater. It is recommended for school children to carry out PHBS in a good school setting to create a health climate and avoid diseases that originate from unhealthy behaviors such as diarrhea
Physical Activities with the Event of Dementia in the Elderly at Tresna Werdha Social Original Hutuo Beringin
Get PDFThe aging process in the elderly is accompanied by a decrease in physical conditions that can inhibit the elderly in doing physical activity, as a result of which the elderly are at risk of developing dementia. The purpose of this study was to find out the relationship of physical activity with the incidence of dementia in the elderly at the Tresna Werdha Beringin Hutuo Social Home. Cross sectional study design, the population of all the elderly in Tresna Werdha Beringin Hutuo Social Home as many as 43 elderly. The sample numbered 43 elderly using the Total Sampling technique. The instruments used were a GPAQ questionnaire to measure physical activity and an MMSE questionnaire to measure the incidence of dementia and using chi-square statistical tests. The results obtained there is a relationship of physical activity with the incidence of dementia in the elderly in Tresna Werdha Beringin Hutuo Social Home with a value of p-value 0.006. Thus, it can socialize to the elderly to do physical activity and plan and implement a program of activities
Factors Affecting the Behavior of Lung-Tb Patients in Preventing Transmission
Get PDFThe study aims at determining what factors influence the behavior of pulmonary tuberculosis patients in preventing the transmission of pulmonary tuberculosis at the Garoga Health Center, Garoga District, North Tapanuli Regency in 2022. This type of research uses a descriptive analytic survey with a cross sectional design. The population in this study amounted to 48 people, while the sample amounted to 48 people. Data analysis was carried out by univariate, bivariate and multivariate analysis. The results of the chi square test showed that there was a relationship between 7 variables, namely knowledge, using masks, not spitting carelessly, consuming OAT regularly, isolation, PMO and culture had a p-value <α 0.05, meaning knowledge, using masks, not spitting. indiscriminately, taking OAT regularly, isolation, PMO and culture affect the prevention of pulmonary TB transmission at the Karoga health center, and the multivariate test has 6 knowledge variables, not spitting carelessly, consuming OAT regularly, isolation, PMO and culture affect. the results of multiple logistic regression tests shows that the variable consuming OAT regularly is the most dominant with an odds ratio (OR) of 52,990, meaning that it affects the prevention of pulmonary TB 53 times. The conclusion is that the dominant variable that most influences the prevention of pulmonary TB transmission at the Karoga Health Center is consuming OAT on a regular basis. It is recommended for patients with pulmonary TB to comply with all recommendations from health workers, including taking anti-tuberculosis drugs so that pulmonary TB patients can recover from their disease
The Effect of Health Education Using Video Media on Knowledge About Bullying in Class VII Students of SMPN 1 Dungaliyo
Get PDFBullying is an act or behavior in which a child abuses power, both physically and verbally. Bullying behavior has a negative impact on children if it is not treated immediately. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of health education education using video media on knowledge about bullying in seventh grade students of SMPN 1 Dungaliyo. Pre-experimental research design, population 125 students of class VII SMPN 1 Dungaliyo. The sample is 31 students of Class VII SMPN 1 Dungaliyo. Using the Cluster Random Sampling technique. The instrument used is a Test (Pre test and Post Test) and uses univariate analysis and bivariate analysis. The results obtained are that there is a significant effect of Health Education Using Video Media on Knowledge About Bullying in Class VII Students of SMPN 1 Dungaliyo
The level of public knowledge about the management of burns in the working area of the Puskesmas Kota Timur, Kota Timur Subdistrict, Gorontalo City
Get PDFBurns are injuries caused by touching the surface of the body with an object that produces heat from a heat source or from an intermediary material that can conduct heat, exposure to the sun with high temperatures, electricity, or chemicals, water, etc.) or other substances. which are destructive and loss of tissue by burning the skin (strong acid, strong base), Design and Sample: This study is to analyze the extent of public knowledge about the management of burns in the working area of the Puskesmas Kota Timur, Kota Timur Subdistrict, Gorontalo City. This research method is carried out with a quantitative approach with a descriptive design. The population sample of 100 respondents was taken by non-probability sampling technique. sample area of 6 kelurahan was taken by using Quota sampling technique. Collecting data through observation and analysis of descriptive statistical tests. Results: From the results of the study, it can be seen that there are still many people wrongly using toothpaste for treating burns (73.0%). The results showed that the level of knowledge of the community in the working area of the Puskesmas Kota Timur, Kota Timur Subdistrict, Gorontalo City was included in the sufficient category (56.0%). Discussion and Conclusions: From the researcher's perspective, the community still needs to be given counseling to increase knowledge about handling burns so that people understand what to do and minimize the incidence of burns in the working area of the Tomur City Health Center, Gorontalo City
Strategies for Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Promoting Renewable Energy
Get PDFAs the effects of climate change become more severe, environmental sustainability has become an urgent problem in public administration. The purpose of this research is to examine the approaches taken by governmental agencies to lessen their carbon footprints and boost renewable energy sources. The methodology incorporates a survey of relevant literature, an examination of relevant policies and laws, and a comparison of various national approaches. The findings demonstrate that carbon pricing and emissions trading systems are useful instruments for encouraging reductions in emissions, though their applicability may be constrained in some settings. Investment and deployment of renewable energy technologies can be prompted by goals for increased use of such sources, as well as by financial incentives and regulatory support. Investment in distributed renewable energy systems is encouraged by feed-in tariffs and net metering, but these policies may have unintended effects. There is a great deal of diversity in the policies and strategies employed by various nations, but there are also many similarities and shared experiences that can be used to create more effective policies. The research highlights the importance of public management in developing and implementing policies and strategies to combat climate change. The results are instructive for academics, policymakers, and practitioners in their pursuit of better methods of lowering carbon emissions and advancing sustainable energy