bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Consumers perceptions about the welfare of farm animals in Colombia
Authors: García Castro Fredy E. , Medrano-Galarza Catalina , Cubides-Cárdenas Jaime A. , Zúñiga López Aldemar , Ahumada-Beltrán Diego G.
Published: January 2023

Introduction. Research focused on listening and understanding public attitudes towards farm animal welfare is proliferating globally. Objective. To determine how consumers in Colombia perceive the welfare of farm animals and socio-demographic factors associated with such perceptions. Materials and methods. A descriptive and analytical epidemiological study was done through the implementation of a cross-sectional national online survey, conducted from September to October-2021, to obtain information on the knowledge and attitudes of consumers (≥18 years) in Colombia regarding farm animal welfare, as well as socio-demographic characteristics (sex, age, education, occupation, location, growing-up environment, level of contact with livestock farms, and diet). Logistic and multinomial logistic regression models were used to evaluate associations of demographic factors with the level of importance given to animal welfare (AW), perceptions about needs, behavior, and sentience in farm animals, and perceptions about the state and promotion of AW in Colombia. Results. Responses from 798 participants were included in the analysis, 85.57 % saw AW as a concept that refers to how to treat animals and improve their quality of life. The level of importance given to AW was 9.78±0.85 (scale from 0 to 10) and was associated with words such as health, food, caring, respect, and comfort. Sex, age, education, level of contact with a farm, and growing-up in rural areas significantly influenced the opinions regarding the concept of AW and the promotion of farm animal welfare in Colombia. Conclusion. The participants showed concern about farm animal welfare. The differences found associated with the different socio-demographic factors can be used as a basis for formulating education and empowerment strategies that help modulate changes in the way animals are seen, and what welfare means and what it implies.
Base de datos para Relación entre el desempeño motor real evaluado con pruebas orientadas al proceso y el desempeño motor real evaluado con pruebas orientadas al producto: un metaanálisis
Authors: Jiménez Díaz Judith , Chaves-Castro Karla , Carpio Rivera Elizabeth
Published: January 2023

El desempeño motor suele ser evaluado de dos formas; la primera se enfoca en cómo se realiza la destreza, mientras que la segunda registra el resultado obtenido después de la ejecución; ambas son ampliamente usadas, sin embargo, la relación entre ellas no está clara. El objetivo del presente estudio fue determinar la relación entre los resultados de las pruebas orientadas al proceso o al producto utilizadas para medir el desempeño motor real y examinar posibles variables moderadoras por medio de la técnica meta-analítica. Para resumir los resultados, se utilizó el modelo de efectos aleatorios (REML) y se calculó el tamaño de efecto (TE) de correlación. Un total de siete estudios cumplieron con los criterios de elegibilidad, se obtuvo un total de 37 TE. Se encontró que existe una relación significativa y positiva entre el desempeño evaluado por medio de proceso y producto (TE = 0.466; IC95% = 0.391,0.541; p < .001; n = 37; Q = 78.68; p < .001; I2 = 60.17%). Como posibles variables moderadoras se analizó la edad y el tipo de destreza. Los resultados sugieren que existe una relación entre el desempeño motor real evaluado por medio de pruebas orientadas al proceso y al producto, la edad y el tipo de destreza no influyen en dicha relación.
Producción y ciudad. Rubén Darío y la (des)fetichización de la escritura
Authors: Pavez Javier
Published: January 2023

En el Libro I de El capital, Marx denomina fetichismo a la mercancía que, para constituirse como tal, oculta su proceso de producción. En este sentido, el presente artículo propone que la escritura en Rubén Darío inscribe las nuevas condiciones de producción, recepción y circulación incipientes en el siglo XIX y que pone en cuestión el estatuto clásico-romántico de lo literario como un desenmascaramiento de la mercancía fetichizada. El escritor es un productor y la ciudad (el pasaje, lo fragmentario) no es simplemente un contenido o una temática que pueda separarse de la forma de la escritura. De este modo, la escritura de Darío lleva a cabo un doble movimiento: asume las condiciones de producción y se expone al mercado como novedad. Por una parte, el primer movimiento implica lo que se puede denominar una desfetichización del objeto literario. Es decir, Darío no oculta las condiciones de su escritura, sino que incorpora la modernización tanto en el estilo como en sus contenidos. Por otra parte, como un segundo movimiento, produce su escritura como novedad, es decir, junto con atisbar una escritura que no oculta sus procesos de producción, Darío se expone al mercado bajo el índice de la «novedad». En este sentido, Darío idealiza la desfetichización.
Inclusão escolar de pessoas com deficiência intelectual causada por síndrome rara: uma revisão bibliográfica sistemática
Authors: Soares Valdete Teles Xavier , Araújo Michell Pedruzzi Mendes
Published: January 2023

Este estudo objetivou trazer à tona um panorama das pesquisas desenvolvidas com foco analítico nos processos de inclusão escolar de pessoas com deficiência intelectual causada por síndrome rara. Para tanto, foram cartografados estudos desenvolvidos no Brasil na área da educação e, para que esse objetivo fosse alcançado, foi realizada uma revisão bibliográfica sistemática, que consistiu em buscas no Catálogo de Teses e Dissertações da Capes, na Revista Educação Especial da Universidade Federal de Santa Maria e na Revista Brasileira de Educação Especial, no período de 2011 a 2021. Esse processo resultou, após análise dos critérios de inclusão e de exclusão, na seleção de 10 estudos. Como resultados, salienta-se a premência da realização de mais estudos voltados para a inclusão escolar de pessoas com deficiência intelectual causada por síndromes raras, pois grande parte dos estudos encontrados são da área médica. Nesse sentido, advoga-se que a educação precisa envidar mais esforços para endossar a produção bibliográfica acerca desses sujeitos que estão na escola comum e necessitam de práticas pedagógicas adaptadas às suas especificidades.
O Cruzeiro do Sul na sala de aula
Authors: Melo Jacques Andressa , Frederico Marranghello Guilherme
Published: January 2023

Buscando entender o cenário da Astronomia Cultural ao longo do Ensino Fundamental, no município de Bagé, conforme preconiza a BNCC, construímos um material de apoio ao professor, um curso de formação continuada e dois questionários de avaliação. Em um primeiro momento coletamos dados que ajudaram a entender a percepção prévia da temática, passando pela apresentação do material de apoio e encerrando com o segundo questionário que procura encontrar qual é a nova percepção da Astronomia Cultural entre os participantes. Embora os participantes vejam a Astronomia Cultural como um tema que é importante para ser apresentado aos alunos, eles não possuem contato com a temática ou materiais que possam auxiliar ao trabalhar com a área de estudo, o que dificulta a implementação do tema em sala de aula.
Systematic reviews and meta-analyses of treatment interventions for Internet use disorders: Critical analysis of the methodical quality according to the PRISMA guidelines
Authors: Basenach Lara , Renneberg Babette , Salbach Harriet , Dreier Michael , Wölfling Klaus
Published: January 2023

Rationale

As a result of concerns about predominantly online behavioral addictions, an increasing number of systematic reviews and meta-analyses (SRMA) of treatment interventions for internet use disorders (IUD) are being recorded. This review was designed to (a) systematically identify the evidence base of SRMA and to (b) critically appraise the quality of reporting according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines.

Methods

Four databases were searched until August 2022 to systematically identify SRMA. PRISMA indicators were evaluated on a three-level response format to obtain an overall score operationalizing the quality of reporting (score range: 0–84). Additionally, the percentage of adherence to the PRISMA indicators was calculated.

Results

Reporting quality of 23 SRMA, comprising 12 systematic reviews and 11 meta-analyses was evaluated. Quality scores ranged from 25 to 77 (M: 52.91; SD: 17.46). Results of the critical appraisal revealed deviations from the PRISMA indicators, including missing information on (a) registration of a study protocol, (b) statistical synthesis methods (c) evaluation of certainty of evidence, and (d) risk of bias assessment. Eleven (47.83%) of the SRMAs partially adhered, and twelve (52.17%) completely adhered to the PRISMA indicators.

Conclusion

This first critical appraisal on the reporting quality of SRMA on treatment interventions for IUD highlights limitations of the evidence base. Inadequate reporting compromises the practical utility and validity of SRMA and may complicate ongoing efforts of consensus on evidence-based interventions for IUD. Future research should focus on sufficient and transparent reporting of the methodological approach.
Analysis of the Quality of Services for the Issuance of Land Certificates at the National Land Agency of West Aceh Regency
Authors: Fadilla Syarifah Yuni , Najamuddin Najamuddin
Published: January 2023

This article aims to determine the extent to which the National Land Agency (BPN) of West Aceh in providing quality services in making land certificates, this study uses a qualitative research design with a descriptive approach. Researchers in this study found that the quality of service was still below standard in terms of making land certification documents at the Aceh Barat district government office. This can be seen through the five indicators of Lovelock's theory (2011): tangible evidence, reliability, responsiveness, assurance, and empathy. Data processing delays, insufficient number of staff, unclear instructions for obtaining land titling, and frequent complaints from the public about service delays are all problems that have emerged so far. The land office held socialization for the making of land certificates due to the lack of a special queue number collection tool for making counters and the lack of LARASITA cars for socialization. Because there are still many uncertified lands in West Aceh district. Communities are reluctant to register land because they believe the process will take a long time and is unclear if it is not completed on time, according to a schedule that is announced to the public.
Patrakomala as Bandung City Government Innovation in Reorganizing the Creative Economy Post-Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Suherman Diki , Aliya Siti , Ariesmansyah Andre , Gifarian Khaulani Dzarin
Published: January 2023

The city of Bandung is one of the centers of the tourism sector, especially in the creative economy in Indonesia, which has experienced a decline in the number of tourists or visitors during the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic. This study aims to find out and analyze the innovations the Bandung city government has reorganized the Creative Economy Post-Covid-19. The method used in this research is literature review. In addition, data analysis techniques use content analysis. Collaborative Governance is the theory used in this paper. The results of this study are innovations carried out by the Bandung city government to reorganize the creative economy, especially Post-Covid-19, namely by launching and simultaneously launching the Patrakomala digital web portal (Sustainable Creative Economy Application Patron), which features digital information services for tourists. to help detect tourist destination points that become destinations, such as culinary, craft, fashion, game applications, and so on. The existence of Patrakomala is a policy innovation for the Regional Government of the City of Bandung so that it can develop the creative economy of the City of Bandung as a whole which will have implications for improving people's welfare through local economic growth. Patrakomala is also expected to become a medium of information and communication, as well as a place for creative economy education in the city of Bandung.
Immunomodulatory effect of IL-2 induced bone marrow mononuclear cell therapy on control of allergic asthma
Authors: Yin Jingjing , Yan Fengdi , Zheng Ruiqiang , Wu Xiaoyan , Athari Seyyed Shamsadin
Published: January 2023

Asthma is a chronic airway disease. Allergic reactions and T helper (h)2 immune response play a key role in asthma occurrence. Cell therapy can control inflammation and remodeling responses in allergic asthma, and cytokines can change this effect. Therefore, in this study, the effect of treated cell therapy with IL-2 to control allergic asthma was studied. Bone marrow cells were extracted and co-cultured with IL-2 and the cells were used via intra-tracheal administration in allergic asthma mice. Levels of IL-4, IL-5, IL-13, Leukotriene B4 and C4, and remodeling factors were measured. At least, a histopathology test of lung tissue was done. Type 2 cytokines, leukotrienes, remodeling factors, mucus secretion, goblet cell hyperplasia, peri-bronchial and peri-vascular inflammation were significantly (p<0.05) decreased by treat-ing with bone marrow-derived mononuclear cells (BMDMCs) and IL-2-BMDMCs. Treatment with IL-2-BMDMCs could significantly decrease IL-13, transforming growth factor (TGF)-β, HP levels, and mucus secretion (p<0.05) compared to BMDMCs treatment. In this study, BMDMCs and IL-2-BMDMCs therapy could decrease inflammation, allergic, and remodeling factors in allergic asthma. Cell therapy with BMDMCs had a strong and notable effect on the control of allergic asthma pathophysiology when co-cultured and used with IL-2.
Identification of biomarkers and candidate small-molecule drugs in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced acute lung injury by bioinformatics analysis
Authors: Wang Xu , Chen Bin , Chen Chao
Published: January 2023

Background/objective: Acute lung injury (ALI) is a critical clinical syndrome with high rates of incidence and mortality. However, its molecular mechanism remains unclear. The current work aimed to explore the molecular mechanisms of ALI by identifying different expression genes (DEGs) and candidate drugs using a combination of chip analysis and experimental validation.
Methods: Three microarray datasets were downloaded from Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database to obtain DEGs. We conducted a Gene Ontology and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathway-enrichment analyses of overlapping DEGs among three databases. The expression level of key gene was verified by Western blotting analysis in LPS-treated ALI cell models. Finally, we predicted the candidate drugs targeting the key gene that might be effective for ALI treatment, and the role of candidate drug in treating ALI was verified by investigation.
Results: A total 29 overlapping DEGs were up-regulated in LPS-induced ALI groups. They were enriched in inflammation and inflammation-related pathways. Serpin family A member 3 (SERPINA3) was defined as a key gene because it was associated with inflammation pathway and up-regulated in microarray datasets in LPS-induced ALI. In LPS-induced human bronchial epithelial cells transformed with Ad12-SV40-2B (BEAS-2B) cells, SERPINA3 was enhanced. Pyridoxal phosphate as an upstream drug of SERPINA3 could improve cell viability and reduce expression inflammatory factors in LPS-treated BEAS-2B cells.
Conclusion: Our study suggested that pyridoxal phosphate could be a candidate drug targeting SERPINA3 gene in LPS-induced ALI. It has protective and anti-inflammatory effects in BEAS-2B cells, and may become a potential novel treatment for ALI.
Chitosan Films Prepared with Low Nanometal Content for Developing Protective Denim Fabrics
Authors: ERDOĞAN Sevil , BECENEN Nilgun
Published: January 2023

At this study; Chitosan was obtained from crayfish and identified by X-ray diffraction (XRD), molecular weight and elemental analyses. Later, it was coated on fabrics alone and in combination with nano-metal.The protective properties of the coated fabrics was investigated by UV protection and antibacterial analyses. Crayfish chitosan had low crystallinity (72%), low molecular weight (Mw) (11.2 kDa) and low degree of deacetylation (DD) (16%). When used together, nano-TiO2 reduced the UVprotection of the crayfish chitosan in both dyed and undyed denim fabrics.Chitosan+Nano-Ag coated fabric had the highest antibacterial activity (Antibacterial activity value (A): 4.27) against Staphylococcus aureus while chitosan+Nano-TiO2 coated fabric did not show any antibacterial efficiency (A: 1.89). Afterwashed, the chitosan coated and the chitosan+Nano-Ag coated fabrics retained their antibacterial efficiency.
Investigating the beliefs and attitudes of teachers towards students who stutter
Authors: Almudhi Abdulaziz
Published: January 2023

With the study reported on here we aimed to investigate teachers’ beliefs and attitudes towards students who stutter. These aspects were investigated through a questionnaire developed for the study. A total of 382 Saudi teachers from public and private schools from different educational levels were included in this questionnaire-based study. The results show that most respondents believed that there was a high prevalence of stuttering in the general population. Male teachers had a better understanding of persons who stutter (PWS) than female teachers. Senior teachers had better insight into stuttering. The teachers commonly had a positive opinion of PWS. Participants reported that few sources on education about and experiences with PWS were available to them. The results confirm that the teachers had reasonably good knowledge about stuttering. The results show that the teachers knew about stuttering, that they also knew about the consequences of stuttering and the way in which these children should be treated in class. The teachers possessed knowledge and had a positive attitude towards children who stutter (CWS). The findings show a change in perspectives towards CWS as a positive impact of the media.
Systematization of factors of strategic development of logistics complexes of mining and chemical enterprises
Authors: Domaknina Yu. A.
Published: January 2023

The article presents a complex set of tools for evaluation and strategic development of logistics complexes of mining and chemical enterprises, created on the basis of the author’s systematization of external and internal factors. Currently, in terms of global turbulence and destabilization of both external and internal environments, it is essential to establish new approaches, requirements and methodological tools for reconstruction and development of the Russian economic model with the efficiency of logistics complexes of industrial enterprises as one of the main effectiveness criteria. Due to the fact that Russia’s economy is closely connected with the production of raw materials it is worth selecting export- oriented mining and chemical enterprises whose export and logistics activity in 2022 faced with the restrictions that arose as a result of the sanctions imposed. The article studies the specific features of development of the Russian logistics complexes of mining and chemical enterprises in the present terms of the economics’ functioning. The author defines the role of the Russian mining and chemical production in the world market by the level of the volume of products manufactured including potash, nitrogen and phosphorus mineral fertilizers. The study confirms the export-oriented and strategic importance of logistics complexes of Russian mining and chemical enterprises. It justifies the necessity and topicality of creating new methodological tools of development of logistics complexes of mining enterprises. The author introduces systematization of external and internal factors of influence on the development of mining and chemical enterprises. The process of the study involved practice-oriented set of tools of strategic analysis (OTSW-analysis) developed by Professor V.L. Kvint. The author suggests the algorithm of justification of the requirements to choosing the direction for strategic development of logistics complexes of mining and chemical enterprises.
PROTECTIVE ROLE OF SELENIUM ON THE HEART OF RATS EXPOSED ACRYLAMIDE
Authors: KARAKUYU Nasıf Fatih , AŞCI Halil , SAVRAN Mehtap , GÜLLE Kanat
Published: January 2023

Objective

Acrylamide (ACR) is a harmful organic reactive compound

widely used in different industrial fields. Sele-

nium (SEL) is a trace element that takes part in some

chemical and enzymatic reactions in both animals

and human organisms and can cause some disorders

in many systems such as the cardiovascular

system in case of deficiency. The aim of this study is

to investigate whether SEL has a protective effect on

cardiac tissue in experimentally induced ACR toxicity

in rats.

Material and Method

A total of 28 rats were randomly and equally divided

into four groups: Control, SEL, ACR, SEL + ACR. At

the end of the study, cardiac markers such as creatine

kinase MB (CKMB), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH)

and ischemia-modified albumin (IMA) from blood

samples were measured. Oxidative stress markers

such as total oxidant status (TOS), total antioxidant

status (TAS) and oxidative stress index (OSI) in heart

tissue were analyzed. In addition, inducible nitric oxide

synthase iNOS activities were determined in heart

sections using immunohistochemical methods.

Results

The ACR + SEL group showed a significant decrease

in TOS, OSI, CKMB, LDH, IMA levels and significant

increase in TAS level compared to the ACR group.

In histopathological and immunohistochemical evaluation

of the heart sections; Disorganization in cardiac

muscle fibers, increased connective tissue between

muscle fibers and irregular eosinophilia in muscle

fibers were detected in ACR group. A decrease in

histopathological findings was observed in the SEL

treated groups compared to the ACR group. iNOS

immunoreactivities; moderate marking was observed

in the ACR group sections, while poor marking was

observed in the ACR + SEL group.

Conclusion

We determined that ACR caused damage to the heart

tissue of rats through various metabolic pathways and

that these damages were reversed in the groups given

the SEL.
A simple algorithm for GCD of polynomials
Authors: Pasquale Nardone , Giorgio Sonnino
Published: January 2023

Based on the Bezout approach we propose a simple algorithm to determine the gcd of two polynomials that don't need division, like the Euclidean algorithm, or determinant calculations, like the Sylvester matrix algorithm. The algorithm needs only n steps for polynomials of degree n. Formal manipulations give the discriminant or the resultant for any degree without needing division or determinant calculation.
Intersecting Language and Culture in the FL Classroom
Authors: Stone Mariana
Published: January 2023

This paper addresses the intersection of language and culture in the context of foreign language (FL) instruction. It is widely accepted that successful foreign language learning requires acquiring cultural competency corresponding to the language being taught, leading to the challenge of how to teach culture, what aspects of the culture or cultures in some cases. This paper contains discussions regarding the problem and offers suggestions for modeling communicative competence that is culturally relevant, the importance of “teaching culture,” difficulties of teaching culture with language instruction, theories of communicative competence, and model elements to create a new meta-linguistic model.
Phonological Theory: Between the Hammer of the Effective Role It Plays in Teaching English and the Anvil of English-Course Teachers' Reluctance to Adopt It at the Tertiary Level
Authors: Al-Basri Majid Abdulatif
Published: January 2023

Many English courses at the tertiary level are inaptly overlaid with language skills with the bare minimum of phonological and pronunciation ones. They are, in fact, merely lame attempts made to create as comprehensive, integral and perfect proficiency in English as possible from which learners would dubiously benefit. The purpose underlying this paper is to move on pronunciation skills and items from its narrow role played in English syllabus design into a newer and broader context that relevantly meets students' perspective needs of linguistic intelligibility. The absence, albeit the exclusion, of phonological theory from English courses implicitly leads to an untenable situation in which learners' goal of learning English is no longer communicative but rather becomes entirely individually oriented. The paper seeks to detect both the points of weakness and strength in light of the availability of phonological skills in two English courses taught in University of Petra/Jordan. One of the influential results reached by the paper is that phonological skills are not only basic components in any English-course syllabi, but they also form integrity with other linguistic ones.
Critical Literacy in an EFL Setting: Lecturers’ Perception
Authors: Suhardiana I Putu Andre , Artini Luh Putu , Padmadewi Ni Nyoman , Nitiasih Putu Kerti
Published: January 2023

This study intended to determine lecturers' understanding of critical literacy, how they applied it in reading class, and their reasons for continuing to teach critical literacy to students. This study involved five English lecturers as the subjects of the study. The researchers used various techniques to obtain data, namely interviews, documentation, and observation. The collected data were analyzed qualitatively using the interactive data analysis model. This study found that the lecturers' have different ways of defining critical literacy. However, their understanding of critical literacy aligns with the concept of critical literacy in general. Furthermore, lecturers' understanding influences their strategies to promote critical literacy in their English as a foreign language class. Thus, they applied various teaching strategies to ensure that the students could improve their critical literacy. In addition, they also have strong reasons for promoting critical literacy sustainably. Detailed findings are discussed in this article.
The Historical Dynamics of the Archaistic Lexicon in Modern Balinese Languages
Authors: Erawati Ni Ketut Ratna , Laksmi Ni Ketut Puji Astiti , Suparwa I Nyoman
Published: January 2023

The communication of Balinese people in this era is often marked by the waning of archaistic vocabulary diction, which is believed to have politeness values. Even though it still exists, diction on archaistic elements is only used in a limited realm. The use of archaistic vocabulary diction is felt to give more value, such as respect for elders. Moreover, archaic words give a certain spirit to the Balinese Kepara or common language. This study aims to comparatively describe the archaic vocabulary of Balinese, considering the language is an acculturation of several cultures. In other words, the Balinese is not merely a language of communication, but reflects a polite and educative culture in building the image and identity of the people. Therefore, tracing the archaic lexicon is necessary to describe and accept its usage. Several lexicons were found in Sanskrit, Old Javanese, and Old Balinese and still exist in Modern Balinese. In terms of shape and organization, some of these lexicons are unchanged (linear), while others have changed. The linear lexicon is used massively by Balinese people with their strong Hindu religion. The archaistic lexicon indicates that local wisdom can be maintained to develop Balinese culture. Several lexicons undergo changes in form accompanied by a shift in meaning. However, they are still maintained in the component and the lexicon with contrasting meanings. The shape changes are only phonological, with variations in syllable boundaries.
Analysis of Mandarin Syntactic Errors of Indonesian Learners at Elementary Level
Authors: Liu Dandan , Artawa Ketut , Suastra I Made , Budiarsa Made , Septevany Elvira
Published: January 2023

This research discusses Mandarin syntactic errors of Indonesian learners, performed at the elementary stage. It aims to categorize errors and identify them. The researchers follow Corder’s steps in error analysis. This paper considers four categories of errors: omission, addition, replacement, and disorder. Finally, the researchers seek to explain why the students commit such errors. The results of the data analysis show that most of the syntactic errors are classified as omission errors and disorder errors. These results indicate that the participants relied heavily on their native language to use the target language. Furthermore, their errors reveal that lack of Chinese grammatical knowledge and L1 interference may be significant reasons for their errors. To reduce syntactic errors for students at the elementary stage, teachers should pay more attention to comparing Mandarin and their native language and provide comprehensible input.
The Evolution of Lexicon in Generative Grammar
Authors: Li Haojie , Zhang Tongde
Published: January 2023

The lexicon is a microcosm of the development in generative grammar. It has its own idiosyncrasy from no status at the outset to the position of all variations among languages in generative grammar. Recently, the lexicon is much greatly simplified in Neo-constructivism, which conforms to the fact that language is a recent and emergent system in biolinguistics and meets the needs of a genuine explanation: learnability and evolvability. Future research on the lexicon will proceed in these directions.
Examination of the Use of Feedback in EFL Writing Instruction: A Case Study of Jordan
Authors: Rababah Luqman M , Al-Shboul Othman Khalid , Banikalef Ala’Eddin Abdullah
Published: January 2023

When comparing public and private schools, it is clear there are significant differences in teaching methods, and this may be used to help pupils become writers that are more creative. The goal of this research is to examine the concept of creative writing by analyzing comments made by EFL educators in their instruction. Fifteen EFL teachers in Jordan were interviewed and observed. The researcher interviewed fifteen teachers to get their opinions on how they think feedback may be used to foster creativity in writing among EFL students. The interview results revealed that thirteen instructors utilized student comments to encourage English as foreign language writers to be more creative. Moreover, observations found that ten instructors employed feedback in their courses, including peer feedback. This research supports the use of a pre- and post-test in an experimental evaluation of the impact of interventions (such as feedback) on students' writing creativity. Why some instructors oppose using creative writing exercises (feedback) is a subject that requires deeper exploration.
Some Tendencies in the Development of the Terminology of Hermeneutics in the English Language
Authors: Oshchepkova Tamara , AlAfnan Mohammad Awad
Published: January 2023

Although terminology is a branch of linguistics with a long history, a number of terminological systems have not been thoroughly analyzed. One of the areas that falls into this category is the terminology of humanitarian subjects because the way their terminology is formed differs from the term formation of STEM disciplines. Sublanguages of humanitarian disciplines quite often borrow general language words, which can be explained by the fact that the area of their studies is related to general rules of society functioning. In the course of transfer from the general language to domain-specific language, the semantic and/or morphological structure of words might undergo modifications. This article analyses the methods of formation of the English terminology of hermeneutics. Hermeneutics is a theory and methodology of text interpretation. One of the distinguishing features of its sublanguage is the fact that it is formed with the use of a considerable number of general language words that are used by text interpreters in a specialized meaning. This paper presents the analysis of the semantic transformations of some of these words after they became part of the sublanguage of hermeneutics.
Prosodic Cues of Narrative Segmentation in Robert Frost’s ‘Mending Wall’: A Phono-Pragmatic Exploration
Authors: AL-Badri Manaar M. A. , Al-Zubaidi Nassier A. G.
Published: January 2023

There is much research on the syntax-semantics and the syntax-phonology interaction. However, the exact relation between prosodic patterns and informational structure (as part of pragmatics) is still to be investigated. In this empirical study, we challenge the view that prosody and pragmatics are two autonomous levels of grammar. This paper is an analysis of the narrative poem ‘Mending Wall’ recited by Robert Frost to explore the prosodic features and the associated pragmatic meanings. It is proposed that a set of intentionally manipulated suprasegmental features form a prosodic grammar that works in line with syntax and lexical choices to build the narrative discourse and achieve pragmatic meanings. The paper shows that the amalgamation of certain prosodic features is manipulated to signal certain sections of the narrative and participate in segmenting the story into sections. Since the narrative structure is thought to be universal, we think that the procedures followed can be easily applied to other languages.
An Analysis of Bourdieu’s Habitus and Field Theory in Hamid’s The Reluctant Fundamentalist
Authors: Taha Kelle , Maani Hala , Dwakiat Khawla Al , Abu-Tayeh Khulood
Published: January 2023

The purpose of this study is to investigate Mohsin Hamid’s novel, The Reluctant Fundamentalist by utilizing the theory of the French sociologist Pierre Bourdieu. The study, a theoretical construct founded on two key concepts from Bourdieu’s theory, namely habitus and field, aims at offering a new perspective to understand the dilemma of the protagonist Changez from a sociological cultural perspective. It shows how Changez cultivates his habitus to pursue a specific taste in America through multiple forms of cultural capital and manifests how these forms shape his attitudes and relations. It also offers a metaphorical portrayal of Changez as a footballer who struggles within various positions to retain power and eventually fulfill his American dream through both the macrocosmic and microcosmic social fields that he finds himself in. The assumption that this paper is seeking to validate is that there is a common ground between the novel and Bourdieu’s theory of practice in some key concepts and that understanding the habitus and the doxa of Changez’ social fields can help understand his practices, dispositions, and most importantly the reasons behind him leaving America.
Error Analysis of Form Four KSSM Arabic Language Text Book in Malaysia
Authors: Hussin Mohamad , Ismail Zawawi , Naimah
Published: January 2023

Text books are essential in foreign language learning. Students depend mainly on text books as the source of information, enrichment activities, and reinforcement exercises in learning. Hence, preparation of text books of quality is important to ensure students receive the correct language information and are motivated in learning. Teacher teaching activities will also be facilitated with help from quality text books. This study aims at investigating errors in Arabic language text books for the fourth form used in the KSSM curriculum in Malaysia and recommending the appropriate corrections required. In conducting analysis, the error analysis approach recommended by al-Rājiḥī (1995) and Ṭu‘aimah (2004) were used. This combined approach introduced by these two scholars recommends four steps in language error analysis, namely, identifying, describing, interpreting, and implementing correction and treatment of errors. Findings of the study show that 70 language errors were detected in the unit studied. The errors were categorised as: 32 (46%) grammar errors, 16 (23%) spelling errors, 14 (20%) morphology errors, and eight (11%) lexical errors. This high number of errors demands that educators be more aware of language aspects in preparing text books, especially text books aimed at language learning.
Gender Performativity of Characters in 2000s Indonesian Novels
Authors: Rokhmansyah Alfian , Nuryatin Agus , Supriyanto Teguh , Setyaningsih Nas Haryati
Published: January 2023

This study aims to analyze the gender performativity of lesbian and gay characters in 2000s Indonesian novels. The research is based on Judith Butler's theory of gender performativity with a research design based on a literary sociology approach. Data in the form of quotations are collected by reading and note-taking techniques. The data were analyzed using a hermeneutic model to find out the gender performativity of the characters created by the author. The results showed that the performativity of lesbian and gay characters in the novel included physical and conversation, sexual activity, and homosexual talk. The performance of lesbian and gay figures as a form of gender identity cannot be separated from the coming out process. Lesbian and gay characters will hide their sexual disorders from other characters to maintain their relationship with their environment so that conflicts do not arise. Lesbian and gay characters perform performances as a form of their identity as lesbian and gay. The author created the gender performance of the lesbian and gay characters in the 2000s Indonesian novel to gain self-identity.
Cocoa Shell as an Innovative Ingredient in Chocolate with a Strong Alcoholic Filling
Authors: Trgovac Mirela , Barišić Veronika , Flanjak Ivana , Jozinović Antun , Miličević Borislav , Babić Jurislav , Šubarić Drago , Ačkar Đurđica
Published: January 2023

he chocolate industry is constantly developing new products with different fillings, toppings, flavours, etc. Chocolates with alcoholic filling are popular, especially with young adults. In chocolates with alcoholic filling different kinds of thickeners can be used to increase the viscosity of the filling and make production easier. In this study, we examined cocoa shells, a by-product of the chocolate industry, as a new ingredient and thickener of an alcoholic filling. Chocolates with bitter herbal liqueur were produced in a ball mill with four different fillers. A comparison of guar gum and cocoa shell as thickeners was conducted. The influence of the filling ingredients on the stability of the filled chocolate was determined by measuring colour and gloss over 30 days of accelerated fat bloom. The results showed that chocolates for which the cocoa shell was used were more stable than chocolates where guar gum was used. Evaluation of sensory properties of chocolates with bitter herbal liqueur and different thickeners was conducted by the trained sensory panel. The highest-rated, after sensory assessment, were dark chocolates that contained cocoa shells in the filling. Also, an online questionnaire was conducted to examine consumer preference for a new product. According to the results, it can be concluded that the production of this chocolate would be desirable.
Quality characteristics of sweet potato leaves (Ipomoea batatasL.) as influenced by processing and storage conditions
Authors: Akinoso Rahman , Lawal Adetunji Ismael , Raji Akeem Olayemi , Osifuwa Adejonwo Opeyemi
Published: January 2023

This study investigated the effects of blanching, drying and storage conditions on the quality characteristics of sweet potato leaves (SWPL). SWPL (unblanched and steamed blanched at 90 C for 1 min) were oven-dried (50 C for 72 hours), packaged in polyethylene bags, stored at ambient temperature (28±2 C) and refrigerated (7±2 C) for nine weeks. The rehydration ratio, beta carotene, phenolic content, mineral content, and their soup sensory properties were determined at three weeks intervals using standard methods. Rehydration ratio, beta carotene and phenolic contents ranged from 9.46-10.50, 0.10-0.70 g/100 g and 16.40-29.20 g/100 g respectively. The refrigerated blanched samples contained a greater amount of calcium (496.35) and zinc (1.64) than unblanched samples at the end of nine-week storage. The soups prepared from refrigerated blanched dried SWPL were rated similar to fresh SWPL. The combined processing methods of blanching, drying and refrigeration preserved the nutrients in SWPL with better rehydration and organoleptic properties.
Chemical profiles of less-volatile organic compounds from the Adriatic Sea macroalgae obtained by supercritical CO2 extraction
Authors: Cikoš Ana-Marija , Aladić Krunoslav , Jokić Stela , Živković Domagoj , Jerković Igor
Published: January 2023

Due to the lack of less-volatile compounds composition data of macroalgal supercritical CO2 (SC-CO2) extracts, the main goal of this study was to investigate their chemical profiles. SC-CO2 extraction (40 °C and 300 bar) was performed on seven macroalgal species including five brown (Halopteris filicina, Fucus virsoides, Dictyopteris polypodioides, Gongolaria barbata and Ericaria amentacea), one green (Codium bursa) and one red (Amphiroa rigida), that were collected from the Adriatic Sea. After the analysis by gas chromatography and mass spectrometry, the results revealed that fatty acids were the main components of the extracts. Hexadecanoic acid was found as dominant fatty acid in most of the species, while 3-hexyl-4,5-dithiacycloheptanone was dominant in D. polypodioides. Performed phytochemical study contributes to the knowledge of less-volatile composition of analyzed species indicating that the “species biodiversity“ factor was the most influent regardless of classification to brown, green or red macroalgae.
El dibujo para la simulación encarnada con el fin de mejorar la habilidad motora
Authors: Vian Giorgia
Published: January 2023

Una investigación de veinte años sobre la simulación encarnada ha informado de la correlación entre el sistema de neuronas espejo y la percepción visual de las expresiones faciales, los gestos, la pintura representativa y no representativa, y la fase mental de pensamiento y aprendizaje. El enfoque fisiológico ha demostrado el vínculo entre el pensamiento y el sistema sensorio-motor en ambas direcciones. Como deportista, artista e investigadora, considero la experiencia de autoidentificación en el dibujo y planteo la hipótesis de que puede utilizarse en el deporte como un poderoso instrumento de entrenamiento, recuperación y desarrollo de la propiocepción. 

En el estudio participaron 14 niñas de primaria dedicadas al aprendizaje de ejercicios de gimnasia. Una parte del grupo realizó un módulo de aprendizaje motor basado en dibujarse a sí mismas realizando el movimiento elegido. En este trabajo se muestra el método de aprendizaje y se discute la mejora de estas jóvenes atletas, considerando finalmente el contexto para aplicaciones útiles y planificando nuevas vías para concretar el método.
Porządkowanie nazewnictwa urzędowego Polski ― zmiany, ustalanie, znoszenie toponimów problemy z tym związane: z prac Komisji Nazw miejscowości i Obiektów Fizjograficznych w latach 2017–2022
Authors: Bijak Urszula
Published: January 2023

The article presents the current work of the Commission on Names of Localities and Physiographic Objects to put Poland’s official geographical names in order. It outlines the main trends resulting from the requests of local authorities: changes in the forms of names (phonetic, inflectional, and derivational), renominations aiming to eliminate the discord between the official and non-official toponymy, establishing names for newly created or nameless objects, changes in the type of locality, and the abolition of names. Particular attention was paid to the impact of the regulations of various central administrative authorities on naming, the principles of the codification of names were presented, the Commission’s actions to counteract the mass abolition of names of small objects, and conclusions drawn on the effects of its work between 2017–2022.
Onimia Szekspirowska i specyfika anglosaskiej onomastyki literackiej — na marginesie monografii Granta W. Smitha „Names as Metaphors in Shakespeare’s Comedies”
Authors: Walkowiak Justyna
Published: January 2023

The review discusses the 2021 monograph “Names as Metaphors in Shakespeare’s Comedies” by Grant W. Smith. The structure and content of the monograph is presented, highlighting its grounding in classic Peircean semiotics and outlining the main categories of Shakespearian names. The publication of the book under review becomes the point of departure for more general remarks concerning the specific nature of literary onomastics in the USA and Europe.
Classification of skin cancer using VGGNet model structures
Authors: KAYA Volkan , AKGÜL İsmail
Published: January 2023

Skin cancer is one of the most common type of cancer in humans. This type of cancer is produced by skin cells called melanocytes and occurs as a result of division and multiplication of the mentioned cells. The most important symptom of skin cancer is the formation of spots on the skin or the observation of changes in the shape, color, or size of the existing spot. It is necessary to consult a specialist to distinguish the difference between a normal spot and skin cancer. Expert physicians examine and follow up the spots on the skin using skin surface microscopy, called dermatoscopy, or take a sample from the suspicious area and request it to be examined in laboratory environment. This situation increases the cost of the procedure for the diagnosis of skin cancer and also causes it to be treated at a later stage. Therefore, there is a need for a metod that can detect skin cancer early. Thanks to machine learning, become popular in recent years, many diseases can be diagnosed with software that helps expert physicians. In this study, VGGNet model structures (VGG-11, VGG-13, VGG-16, VGG-19) that quickly classify skin cancer and become a traditional convolutional neural network architecture using deep learning method, a subfield of machine learning, were used. It has been observed that the VGG-11 architecture, which is one of the VGGNet model structures, detects skin cancer with superior success accuracy (83%) compared to other model structures.
Assessment of harmonic mitigation performance of electric springs with different inverter topologies
Authors: DUMAN Turgay , DOĞANŞAHİN Kadir
Published: January 2023

Electric spring (ES) is a new technology inspired by the idea of realization a system that is equivalent to mechanical springs in terms of functionality within power systems. Electric springs are comprised from a DC voltage source, an inverter and an LC filter at the grid side. It can be used effectively in power systems to perform many functions such as voltage regulation, reactive power compensation, demand management and energy storage. On the other hand, due to the semiconductor elements in ES structure, it causes distortion on voltage and current waveforms. However, various control approaches have been proposed in the literature in order to prevent the aforementioned distortions. In this study, three different ESs has been modeled with the inverter topologies chosen from the frequently preferred once used in applications, namely Half-Bridge, Full-Bridge, and Neutral Point Clamped Multi-Level Inverter (NPC-MLI). The disruptive effects of electric springs with different inverter topologies on the grid and their performance in harmonic elimination have been examined through the results obtained from simulations realized in MATLAB/Simulink®.