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Jejak Peninggalan Kejuruan Selesai pada Masa Kesultanan Langkat
Authors: Sitorus Faisal Nugraha , Irwansyah Irwansyah , Faishal Muhammad
Published: May 2024

This research discusses the traces of Kejuruan heritage scattered in the Langkat Sultanate area. In this context, the research aims to understand the background and significance of these relics, as well as finding answers to questions about how Kejuruan was maintained and used during the Sultanate of Langkat. The research method used is descriptive qualitative, with data collection through direct observation, interviews with local community leaders, and historical document analysis. The results revealed that Kejuruan had an important role in the life of the Langkat Sultanate community, especially in economic, social, and cultural contexts. This research also highlights the preservation efforts made to maintain the heritage of Kejuruan, as well as its implications in understanding local identity and history. Thus, this research makes a valuable contribution in enriching our understanding of the cultural heritage of the Sultanate of Langkat and the importance of its preservation for future generations.
Perbandingan Hasil Belajar Biologi antara Kelas yang Menerapkan Pembelajaran Inkuiri Terbimbing dengan Menggunakan Handout dan Kelas yang Menerapkan Pembelajaran Inkuiri Bebas Menggunakan Handout pada Siswa Kelas VII MTs Al-Muttaqin Pekanbaru Tahun Ajaran 2013/2014
Authors: Hasniyati Hasniyati , Elfis Elfis , Hidayati Nurkhairo
Published: May 2024

This study aimed to compare learning outcomes in the implementation of biology guided inquiry learning using handouts versus inquiry learning with free handouts in Class VII at MTs Al - Muttaqin Pekanbaru during the Academic Year 2013/2014, focusing on the ecosystem. Data collection spanned from March to April 2014. The experimental groups included VIIB (X1) utilizing guided inquiry with handouts and VIIa (X2) employing inquiry learning with free handouts. The mean KDP scores for X1 (VIIB) and X2 (VIIa) were 86.26 and 79.99, respectively. The average KI scores were 83.03 for X1 (VIIB) and 72.62 for X2 (VIIa). T-test results, with KDP t-value of 2.23 (table = 2.00) and KI t-value of 3.10 (table = 2.00) at a 5% significance level, indicate significant differences in learning outcomes. In conclusion, disparities exist in learning outcomes between classes implementing guided inquiry with handouts and those employing free inquiry learning with handouts at MTs Al - Muttaqin Pekanbaru during the specified academic year.
Kajian Kesesuaian Wisata dan Daya Dukung Kawasan Wisata Pemandian Alam Tangkahan Taman Nasional Gunung Leuser
Authors: Sari Susi Wanda , Iswahyudi Iswahyudi , Rosmaiti Rosmaiti
Published: May 2024

The aim of this study was to identify the types of parasites present in betta fish at Farm Irwan Fisheries in Banda Aceh. The research was conducted from January to February 2022 at Tangkahan Natural Baths, located within Gunung Leuser National Park in North Sumatra Province. The survey method was employed, utilizing scoring analysis derived from field observations. Purposive sampling was applied to select specific sample points intentionally, based on their potential to become tourist attractions. The results indicated that Tangkahan Natural Baths in Gunung Leuser National Park exhibited a high level of suitability as a recreational tourism area, with a suitability index value of 83.65% based on the physical, chemical, and biological parameters of the water. This finding categorizes it as "Very Appropriate" for tourism purposes.
Fungsi Historis dalam Caption Instagram Vania Winola (Kajian Pragmatik Siber)
Authors: Nadhifah Elok , Firmansyah M. Bayu
Published: May 2024

This research aims to determine the historical function of cyber pragmatics in Vania Winola's Instagram captions so that followers on her social media understand the meaning of the written in the captions. Caption is short text used to accompany an image which occurs below the upload. Cyber ??pragmatics is a branch of pragmatics that studies the meaning of speech in certain situations on social media. Therefore, this research was conducted to describe the function of cyber pragmatics in Vania Winola's Instagram captions. This research uses a cyber pragmatics approach using virtual ethnographic research methods. The research results that researchers have found are the historical function of cyber pragmatics in Vania Winola's Instagram captions. The research results have found that there are four pragmatic historical functions in Vania Winola's Instagram captions. The four functions of cyber pragmatics found in Vania Winola's Instagram caption include social, social , cultural and situational function.
Determinants of Economic Growth in Indonesia Error Correction Model (ECM) Approach
Authors: Al Bina  , Hwihanus Hwihanus , Riyadi Slamet
Published: May 2024

This study was conducted to see the effect of foreign debt, savings, domestic loans and total production factors on gross domestic product in Indonesia in the long and short-term using the error correction model method. The results of simultaneous tests (F-tests) of all independent variables have an influence on the dependent variable. External debt partially in the short term has no effect on gross domestic product in Indonesia and in the long term has an effect. Savings partially in the short term has no effect on gross domestic product in Indonesia and in the long term it has an effect. Domestic loans partially in the short term and in the long term have no effect on gross domestic product in Indonesia. Total production factors partially in the short and long term negatively affect gross domestic product in Indonesia.
Komponen Penunjang Kurikulum Pendidikan Agama Islam
Authors: Nuruzzahri Nuruzzahri
Published: May 2024

This study investigates the supporting components of the Islamic Education curriculum, focusing on the elements that enhance its effectiveness and relevance in contemporary educational contexts. The research problem centers on identifying and evaluating the critical supporting components that contribute to a robust and comprehensive Islamic Education curriculum. Employing a qualitative research method, the study collects data through in-depth interviews with educators, curriculum experts, and policymakers, as well as analyzing relevant curriculum documents and classroom observations. The findings indicate that key supporting components include teacher competency, instructional materials, learning environment, assessment methods, and community involvement. These components significantly impact the quality and implementation of the Islamic Education curriculum, ensuring that it meets educational goals and student needs. The study concludes that a well-rounded Islamic Education curriculum requires not only a strong foundational structure but also the integration of these supporting components to foster holistic student development and effective learning outcomes. The research highlights the need for continuous improvement and adaptation of the curriculum to address evolving educational challenges and opportunities.
Kurikulum Berbasis Budaya untuk Sekolah Dasar: Menyelaraskan Pendidikan dengan Identitas Lokal
Authors: Zahrika Nazala Aprian , Andaryani Eka Titi
Published: May 2024

In an era of globalization that is increasingly curbing local cultural diversity, this article raises the issue of the importance of developing a culture-based curriculum for elementary school level. This approach aims to align education with local identity, revive students' sense of pride and understanding of their cultural heritage, and promote cultural diversity in the teaching and learning process. In the midst of the challenges of globalization which has the impact of cultural homogenization, a culture-based curriculum is the only strong bulwark to defend and maintain the cultural roots of a nation. This article reviews the background, principles, benefits, and steps for implementing a culture-based curriculum for elementary schools, while also discussing challenges that may arise and solutions that can be implemented. In conclusion, education that reflects local identity through a culture-based curriculum is a leading step in preserving cultural heritage, supporting student development, and creating a more inclusive society.
Keefektifan Wizer.Me sebagai Media Evaluasi dalam Pembelajaran Bahasa Indonesia pada Teks Cerita Pendek di SMP Negeri 1 Singosari
Authors: Hamidah Latifah Winda , Saputra Oky Dhani , Abadi Machrus
Published: May 2024

The study addresses the necessity of fully transitioning curriculum-based learning media to digital formats due to current challenges. Junior high school students often experience monotony with conventional evaluation media, necessitating the introduction of innovative tools. In this context, the research explores the implementation of Wizer.me and assesses its effectiveness in teaching Indonesian short story content at SMP Negeri 1 Singosari. Utilizing a quantitative approach with a pre-experimental intact group comparison design, the study reveals promising results. The initial application of Wizer.me exhibits effectiveness, evident in the noteworthy improvement of the average score in Class IX-A by 9.44 points from their pre-test scores. These findings underscore the potential of digital media applications to enhance learning outcomes in Indonesian language subjects.
Implementasi Metode Tutor Sebaya Model Behavioristik Terhadap Hasil Belajar Siswa Kelas XI MIPA 7 SMAN 3 Taruna Angkasa
Authors: Mahdhalena Eksanti Yolla , Febriyanti Afifah , Abadi Machrus
Published: May 2024

This research aims to (1) depict the application of the B.F. Skinner behavioristic model in the peer tutoring method within the learning process of 11th-grade students at MIPA 7 SMA Negeri 3 Taruna Angkasa, and (2) assess the impact of the peer tutoring method based on B.F. Skinner's behaviorist model on academic achievements among the 11th-grade students in MIPA 7, SMA Negeri 3 Taruna Angkasa. Conducted as experimental research, the study involved 33 students. Data collection comprised interviews, observations, and evaluative tests. Qualitative and quantitative analysis methods were employed, with qualitative analysis applied to interview and observation data, and quantitative analysis to test results. The research demonstrates the successful implementation of the B.F. Skinner behaviorist peer tutoring method in five stages and reveals its positive influence on learning outcomes.
Dinamika Perekonomian Indonesia: sebuah Tinjauan Historis dari Sentralisasi ke Desentralisasi
Authors: Ayu Dedek , Daulay Mawarda , Gowasa Retno Kaldianus
Published: May 2024

Since Indonesia's independence in 1945, the nation has undergone profound economic transformations. The Indonesian economy has evolved significantly, shaped by factors like politics, society, and globalization. Employing a descriptive qualitative approach, this research gathers data from interviews, field notes, personal documents, and official records. Its qualitative nature aims to provide a detailed understanding of the phenomenon studied. The study examines centralization and decentralization concepts, tracing the historical shift from a centralized economy under Dutch colonialism to a decentralized system post-independence. The decentralization process, initiated during the reform era in 1998, aimed to distribute authority from the central government to regional authorities. This shift has impacted Indonesia's economic landscape, transitioning from a Jakarta-centric focus to a more regionally inclusive approach. During colonial rule, the Dutch managed Indonesia's economy centrally to serve their interests.
Pengembangan LKPD Berbasis Audio Visual dalam Pembelajaran Menulis Puisi di Kelas X SMA Al-Wasliyah Pasar Senen Medan
Authors: Kansal Muhammad Faisal , Andriany Liesna , Ali Ali
Published: May 2024

This study endeavors to develop Audio Visual-based Student Worksheets (LKPD) for poetry writing material in class X at SMA Al-Washliyah Pasar Senen Medan. Employing the Research and Development (R&D) model, the study encompasses five steps: information gathering, product development, validation testing, product revision, and product testing. Data collection utilized a total sampling technique, testing 22 students in class X. Assessment percentages for the developed LKPD were: material validator one 77%, material validator two 79%, media validator one 95%, media validator two 84%, all judged proper. The student response questionnaire yielded an 84% score in the appropriate category. Analysis of poetry writing answer sheets revealed 17 students scoring above 75, with 5 below. Overall, results from the validator questionnaire test, feasibility questionnaire, and poetry writing analysis support the suitability of LKPD based on Audio Visual as an effective learning medium.
Penerapan Model Pembelajaran Problem Based Learning (PBL) untuk Meningkatkan dan Hasil Belajar Siswa pada Materi Sistem Pencernaan Manusia di Kelas VI SDN 027 Danau Lancang
Authors: Pohan Mantahari
Published: May 2024

This study aims to determine the application of the problem-based learning model to improve student learning outcomes on human digestive system material in class VI of State Elementary School 027 Danau Lancang. The method used in this research is Classroom Action Research (PTK). This PTK uses the demonstration learning method. PTK consists of 5 stages, namely: planning, action, observation, reflection. The results showed: (1) By using the problem-based learning model, student learning outcomes in each cycle have increased significantly. Student learning outcomes in cycle I amounted to 80 with 95% completeness, cycle II amounted to 86 with 100% completeness. (2) Classical learning in cycle I was 78.61% increasing to 91.39% in cycle II and group learning from cycle I was 81.25% increasing significantly in cycle II to 100%.
Estudio de la Percepción de Ingenieros de Requisitos al Entrevistar y Modelar
Authors: Hadad Graciela D. S. , Doorn Jorge H. , Elizalde María C.
Published: May 2024

Estudios en Ingeniería de Requisitos han revelado que los modelos en lenguaje natural que se construyen dependen en gran medida de las personas intervinientes, habiéndose notado significativas diferencias entre versiones del mismo modelo construidas por distintos autores. Además, el cómo se elicita información del contexto de aplicación condiciona el modelado. Para entender la naturaleza de esa dependencia, mediante un experimento controlado, se realizaron encuestas a ingenieros de requisitos que aplicaron de manera independiente un proceso para construir un modelo en lenguaje natural, ocupando roles de entrevistadores y modeladores. Las encuestas se diseñaron con el fin de analizar la percepción de los ingenieros en la actividad desarrollada y la relación con sus modelos. Esto permitió establecer algunas pautas preliminares para el desarrollo de entrevistas y el uso de procesos de modelado en lenguaje natural, que permitan mitigar el sesgo de los ingenieros en su labor.
Understanding Productivity of Colombian Development Teams Working on Remote Environments
Authors: Ahogado Alejandro , Hoyos Juan , Bocanegra José , Gómez Viviola , Garcés Kelly
Published: May 2024

This project is a collaborative effort to understand and address productivity challenges in remote development teams, employing a multifaceted approach that integrates software engineering, psychology, and design thinking methodologies. The initial focus has been on developing a tool for mining GitHub repositories, laying the groundwork for subsequent phases of the research.
A Talk with Benôit Jacquot
Authors: Peary Gerald
Published: May 2024

Benôit Jacquot, a French feature filmmaker who has often made movies about single women with beauty if not money who become victimized by male predators, is featured in this chapter by way of a career interview. Jacquot is a lifetime cineaste who, as a 13-year-old, was the only child regularly attending the Cinémathèque Francaise. Among his favorite French directors are Robert Bresson and Maurice Pialat. He classifies himself as a Post-New Wave filmmaker. He explains that he writes scripts already knowing who the actors are (especially Isabelle Huppert, whom he has cast repeatedly) and therefore there is no need for rehearsals. But if his actors don’t like their lines, Jacquot tells them to change them.
Converging Paths
Authors: Hunter Avalyn
Published: May 2024

The chapter opens with the recovering Black Gold going to Lexington to prepare for the Breeders' Futurity, in which he was expected to meet Worthmore again along with a new rival in Chilhowee. The theme of Black Gold's continuing "bad luck" when facing Worthmore is examined, leading to its culmination in Worthmore's owner and jockey being suspended after their colt made a sharp turnaround in the Breeders' Futurity from losing badly to Black Gold five days earlier. The final part deals with Black Gold's increasing behavior problems and Hanley Webb's need for a jockey who could fix them, a role J. D. Mooney hoped to fill but still saw no way to obtain.
Структурные параметры YBa2Cu3-xO6+y
Authors: Самбуева С.Р. , Батомункуева Ц.Д.Д.
Published: May 2024

целью работы является исследование структурных параметров фазы 1–2–3 прецизионным рентгенодифракционным методом. Проведено уточнение состава и структурных параметров до фактора расходимости R = 0,008. Состав вещества может быть выражен формулой. Более высокие значения среднеквадратичных амплитуд колебаний атомов и анизотропии колебаний получены для Си1 и О1, находящихся в базисной плоскости z = 0. Сопоставление с данными, полученными при низких температурах, позволяет предположить, что высокая подвижность Си1 и О1 связана со статическими смещениями атомов из своих кристаллографических позиций. Имеется корреляция между отклонением от стехиометрии по кислороду, периодом решетки с и величиной температуры сверхпроводящего перехода Tc. Увеличение содержания кислорода сопровождается повышением Tc. Построены зависимости изотропных среднеквадратичных амплитуд колебаний атомов-компонент соединений от содержания кислорода. Для атома О1 в тетрагональной фазе наблюдается заметный рост среднеквадратичных амплитуд колебаний с возрастанием кислородного индекса, что может быть связано с увеличением неустойчивости структуры. Можно заключить, что анализ прецизионных дифракционных исследований оксидов иттрия-бария-меди позволяет выявить структурные особенности, обусловливающие нестабильность этого класса материалов.

the aim of the work is to study the structural parameters of phase 1-2-3 by precision X-ray diffraction method. The refinement of composition and structural parameters to the divergence factor R = 0.008 was carried out. The composition of the substance can be expressed by the formula. Higher values of the mean-square amplitudes of atoms vibrations and vibration anisotropy were obtained for Си1 and О1 located in the basis plane z = 0. Comparison with data obtained at low temperatures suggests that the high mobility of Си1 and O1 is related to static displacements of atoms from their crystallographic positions. There is a correlation between the deviation from the oxygen stehiometry, the lattice period c and the value of the superconducting transition temperature Tc. An increase in the oxygen content is accompanied by an increase in Tc. Dependences of isotropic mean-square amplitudes of atoms-components vibrations of compounds on the oxygen content are plotted. For the O1 atom in the tetragonal phase, a marked growth of mean-square amplitudes of vibrations with increasing oxygen index is observed, which may be associated with an increase in the instability of the structure. It can be concluded that the analysis of precision diffraction studies for yttrium-barium-copper oxides allows us to identify the structural features responsible for the instability of this class of materials.
Pengaruh Penerapan Metode Bercerita dengan Media Audio Visual terhadap Kemampuan Bahasa Anak
Authors: Eka Putri Lita Immanda , Maulina Rifzul , Widya Keswara Nila
Published: May 2024

Anak prasekolah berusia antara 3 hingga 6 tahun. Salah satu gangguan umum pada usia ini adalah keterlambatan bicara dan bahasa (speech delay), yang merupakan terhambatnya perkembangan bicara tanpa mempengaruhi aspek perkembangan lainnya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi pengaruh metode bercerita dengan media audio-visual terhadap kemampuan bahasa anak. Metode yang digunakan adalah Pra-Eksperimen dengan desain one group pretest-posttest. Sampel penelitian terdiri dari 20 responden yang dipilih melalui teknik purposive sampling. Data dikumpulkan menggunakan Lembar DDST. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan Berdarkan hasil uji Statistic menggunakan Uji Wilcoxon Paired Test Non Parametrik di dapati pada negative ranks didapati hasil 0  yang mana berarti tidak ada penurunan penilaian pada 20 responden dan pada postif ranks didapati hasil 20 yang mana berarti terdapat kenaikan nilai pada 20 responden. Hasil analisan nilai Asymp. Sig. (2-tailed) 0.00 < 0.05 yang artimya terdapat pengaruh Penerapan Metode Bercerita Dengan Media Audio Visual Terhadap Kemampuan Bahasa Anak di RA Miftahul Ulum Desa Tejowangi, Kec. Purwosari, Kab. Pasuruan. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini terdapat pengaruh penerapan metode bercerita dengan media audio visual terhadap kemampuan bahasa anak di RA Miftahul Ulum, Desa Tejowangi, Kecamatan Purwosari, Kabupaten Pasuruan.
A Controlled Phishing Attack in a University Community: A Case Study
Authors: Vivas Diego Esteban Díaz , Pena William Yecid Gutierrez , Botero Sandra Patricia Cristancho , Rojas Alix E.
Published: May 2024

Nowadays, in the contemporary digital landscape, cybersecurity plays a vital role in safeguarding digital assets and mitigating the risks posed by an interconnected world. Personal, business, and government information is constantly collected and shared online. Data, financial records, intellectual property, and government secrets can be exploited maliciously without proper protection. Cyberattacks come in various forms, and their effectiveness can change over time as attackers develop new techniques and targets. However, phishing attacks have become a pervasive and persistent cybersecurity concern. Their success largely depends on the vulnerability of individuals within an organization. This case study dwells on the pivotal role of controlled phishing attacks as educational and assessment tools within the cybersecurity paradigm. At its core, we conducted a simulation with the consent of the organization's leadership to emulate a real-world phishing scenario within the university community. This allowed us to measure people's susceptibility, identify security weaknesses, and raise security awareness. With phishing attacks becoming increasingly sophisticated, understanding their impact in an academic setting offers valuable insights into broader cybersecurity. The project aimed to familiarize the university community with the risks of information theft perpetrated through email-based attacks.
Improving Terminologies Synonym Expansion Model for Cultural Heritage Contents
Authors: Alma'aitah Dr. Wafa’ Za'al , AL-Aswadi Dr. Fatima N. , Alkhawaldeh Dr. Rami S.
Published: May 2024

The cultural heritage (CH) domain possesses large volumes, necessitating users to provide more precise details regarding their requirements. Nonetheless, several formidable challenges are observed by the CH information retrieval researchers, including vocabulary issues and access points. Hence, an increasing demand for models capable of addressing these issues and professional search systems are required. These models enable users to search efficiently inside the CH domain. Many non-experts among its users are also typically attracted by CH content, necessitating improved access models to these rich contents. Therefore, this study investigated a terminologies synonym expansion (TSE) model for CH content. The proposed model combined three elements in the framework: TextRank algorithm capacity for terminology identification, comprehensive WordNet lexical database for synonym expansion, and synonym linking to their respective terminologies. Consequently, two CH collections (CHiC2013 and CHiC2013_EDE) demonstrated a noteworthy enhancement compared to the traditional information retrieval methods. This model could bridge the vocabulary disparity between non-expert users and the specialised terminology employed in the CH domain.
Pengaruh Kegiatan Melukis di Atas Garam untuk Mengembangkan Kreativitas pada Anak Usia Dini
Authors: Afrilia Riri , Suryana Dadan
Published: May 2024

This research is motivated by the fact that children’s creativity skilss are not yet optimal, which is caused by unattractive learning media and a lack of learning activities that are able to develop creativity in children. The aim of this research is to analyze the effect of painting on salt to develop creativity in young children. This research uses a quantitative methodology in the form of a quasi-experiment. This research was attended by all young children at the Kemala Bhayangkari 03 Alai Kindergarten, Padang City, totaling 77 children. This research sample was taken using a purposive sampling technique with a sample size of 24 children consisting of classes B3 and B6, each with 12 children. Data collection techniques use tests, observation and documentation with six statement items. Data analysis techniques were carried out by testing normality, homogeneity and hypothesis testing with the help of computerized SPSS.26. The average pre-test and post-test results in the experimental class were 13.08 and 19.58. Meanwhile, the average pre-test and post-test in the control class was 12.50 and 17.92. Based on the results of the research hypothesis test, it shows that the pre-test and post-test data for the experimental class show a Sig. (2-tailed) which is 0.007 < 0.05, so it is significant. Based on this, it can be concluded that the activity of painting on salt has a significant influence on developing creativity in early childhood at Kemala Bhayangkari 03 Alai Kindergarten, Padang City.
Students, Authorship, and the Work of Composition
Authors: Horner Bruce
Published: May 2024

Reviews the dominant pedagogical strategies compositionists have devised in response to the dilemma posed by the author/student writer binary. Reviews Raymond Williams’s analysis of the approaches to the “sociality” of authorship. Describes the contradictions in which dominant composition pedagogies have become entangled.
The Rhetoric of Anticommunism in Invisible Man
Authors: Foley Barbara
Published: May 2024

Examines the workings of an insistent political logic in Ralph Ellison’s novel. Traces the novelistic operations, specifically the uses of symbolism, that allow Ellison to substitute rhetoric for reference, myth for history. Tests out some of the generalizing claims about Communism this technique enables Ellison to make. Argues that he chose highly anomalous details to practice typification.
Conrads Quarrel with Politics in Nostromo
Authors: Schwarz Daniel R.
Published: May 2024

Argues that Joseph Conrad’s political novels belie the sweeping and vague rhetoric sometimes used to describe them. States that Conrad, disillusioned with materialism in his political novels, imagines that “industrialism and commercialism” may foster wars between democracies. Contends Conrad’s interest is at least divided between a grammar of motives and a grammar of political cause and effect.
English Education in-the-Making
Authors: Miller Janet L.
Published: May 2024

Discusses English education in terms of (1) fluidity of identity; (2) educational experiences of teaching, learning and research; and (3) research that takes into account unrepeatable moments, contexts, situation, and social and cultural relations of similarity and differences. Calls for teacher preparation programs that provide theoretical as well as contextualized reasons why teachers should respond to difference.
Gender Roles: Listening to Classroom Talk about Literary Characters
Authors: Pace Barbara G. , Townsend Jane S.
Published: May 2024

Examines patterns of talk and the nature of talk in two different classrooms discussing Shakespeare’s “Hamlet.” Finds that the images of Hamlet and Gertrude were strikingly different: in the college class, the characters were confined to stereotypical gender roles; while in the high-school class, such stereotypes were refuted.
Gender Study Enriches Students’ Lives
Authors: Cleary Barbara A. , Whittemore Mary C.
Published: May 2024

Describes a high-school gender-studies course that used the structure of mythology and folk tradition as a basis for examining contemporary works of literature. Notes that the course provided students the opportunity to reflect on gender roles, on the lives of men and women in other cultures, and on students’ own relationships within gender contexts.
“Move Over, Please”: The Decentralization of the Teacher in the Conputer-Based Classroom
Authors: Civello Catherine A.
Published: May 2024

Argues that computer technology has decentered high school English teachers. Describes a private high school with full computer access for every student; addresses issues this raises in the English department; describes three cyber activities used in the author’s American literature classroom; and discusses the advantages of this decentralization.
Are We Having Fun Yet? Humor in the English Class
Authors: McMahon Maureen
Published: May 2024

Argues that humor is an invaluable teaching tool in English classes. Describes how the author and her students: found humor an important means of discovering profound truths in Shakespeare’s dramas; enjoyed the epic “Paradise Lost”; worked with satire in Chaucer; and used humor in students’ own creative activities.
How Did/Do We Get There from Here? Being School District Leaders in Conservative Times
Authors: Thelen Judie , Richardson Patricia M.
Published: May 2024

Traces the two authors’ personal histories as administrators and school activists and offers advice to others interested in navigating the waters of educational reform during these conservative times.
Profile: Eloise Greenfield
Authors: Bishop Rudine Sims
Published: May 2024

Profiles Eloise Greenfield. Reveals that Greenfield’s early love of music echoes in both the form and content of her poetry and prose. Notes that her poems are marked by strong rhythms, expressions of emotion, and a strong sense of children, their voices, and the waystations on their journey through life.
Just a Little Fish Tale: Past, Present, Future
Authors: Stice Carole F.
Published: May 2024

The author uses the format of a satirical poem as a means of critiquing testing practices in the schools.
Bringing the Rhythm of Poetry into the Classroom
Authors: Bownas Joan , McClure Amy A. , Oxley Peggy
Published: May 2024

Discusses 44 recently published poetry collections, noting ways teachers can help children deepen their enjoyment of poetry by helping them become aware of the subtle things poets do. Uses the concept of rhythm to organize the books, believing that rhythm gives poetry its feeling of movement.
Tense Choices in Citations
Authors: Hawes Thomas , Thomas Sarah
Published: May 2024

Examines tense, aspect, and voice choices in the reporting verbs in a corpus of research articles from the "Journal of Psychosomatic Medicine." Investigates how such choices correlate with other syntactic elements in the citations, as well as with the discourse functions of the citations in their contexts.
University Course-Based Practitioner Research: Four Studies on Journal Writing Contextualize the Process
Authors: Radencich Marguerite Cogorno , Eckhardt Kathy , Rasch Rebecca , Uhr Sharon L. , Pisaneschi Dena M.
Published: May 2024

Addresses problems and possibilities in development of practitioner research stemming from a semester-long master’s level research course. Presents course context; outlines the four classroom studies that examined journal writing; explores commonalities among studies; shares conversations among researchers on issues of systematic inquiry, ownership, collaboration, and professional sharing of the research; and problematizes inquiry research as part of coursework.
A Student Teacher to Her Eighth-Grade Class: Late November
Authors: Conklin Susanne M.
Published: May 2024

Conklin expresses her feelings about leaving her student teaching assignment through poetry.
“Is This Really English?”: Using Young Adult Literature in an Urban Middle School
Authors: Joseph Rebecca J.
Published: May 2024

Describes how one urban middle school teacher uses young adult literature to encourage lively class conversations, to develop students’ fundamental skills, and to sharpen their abilities to connect literature with their own lives. Discusses parent/guardian permission and interdisciplinary connections, supplementary readings, literature “matchmaking,” and ways books can relate to other facets of English.
Classroom Talk about Literature or The Social Dimensions of a Solitary Act
Authors: Beers Kylene , Probst Robert
Published: May 2024

Discusses the importance of talk in the classroom, in particular talk about books. Includes student conversations and comments about such discussion, and the lack of it in their classrooms. Describes what such discussion has to offer to individuals, classrooms, and society. Notes the difficulties of achieving discussion in the classroom.
Mental health applications and their use by university students
Authors: Petrželková Lenka , Frombergerová Anna
Published: May 2024

This research focuses on the use of mobile apps to promote mental health by university students. The aim of the thesis is to analyse the difficulties that university students have in accessing these apps, the positive and negative aspects they perceive about the apps and the reasons that lead students to uninstall the app or not to continue using it.
As a result, the paper analyses the difficulties leading to finding a mental health support app, perceived advantages, disadvantages and reasons for uninstalling apps from the perspective of university students. A functional outcome of this research may be a mapping of selected apps, especially those backed by Czech developers, describing how they work, the area of difficulties they address, as well as information on whether the apps are supported by evidence-based research. Another practically applicable outcome of the work is also recommendations that could be implicated in practice to help improve the services of these applications. These are suggested both by the users of the apps themselves, but also by the author of the thesis based on data analysis.
Inserção da biblioteca pública na Rota Turística da Cidade de Gramado, RS
Authors: Cecatto Aurora Cristina , Massoni Luis Fernando , Pavão Cateria Marta Groposo
Published: May 2024

Este estudo aborda a inserção da biblioteca pública municipal na rota do turismo da cidade de Gramado, no Rio Grande do Sul. A metodologia utilizada foi a pesquisa básica, qualitativa, de cunho exploratório, na forma de estudo documental. No referencial teórico, são abordados os conceitos, as funções e as características das bibliotecas públicas, em particular das bibliotecas públicas municipais, e a sua relação com o turismo cultural. A coleta dos dados ocorreu junto a instituições públicas, como a Prefeitura de Gramado, a Secretaria de Turismo, a autarquia Gramadotur e a Biblioteca Pública Municipal Cyro Martins, objeto deste estudo. Também, foram consultadas instituições privadas, como agências de turismo e redes hoteleiras locais. A categorização dos materiais para análise se deu pelo tipo de fonte consultada, quais sejam: documentos administrativos da biblioteca; roteiros turísticos; mídias e redes sociais. O estudo apresenta a biblioteca e analisa as ações e os serviços oferecidos por ela voltados aos visitantes turistas, sua visibilidade e inserção como patrimônio turístico nos roteiros turísticos locais dos entes públicos e privados através de um recorte temporal no período de janeiro a julho de 2022. Os resultados demonstram a participação da biblioteca na comunicação turística e nos roteiros turísticos dos entes públicos e a ausência de visibilidade da biblioteca nas divulgações e nos roteiros elaborados pelos entes privados. Em seus documentos administrativos, os turistas são apontados como público da biblioteca. Conclui que a biblioteca desenvolve ações culturais para a comunidade gramadense, mas carece de atividades planejadas especificamente para os visitantes turistas, bem como postagens voltadas a este público em suas mídias e redes sociais.
Executive Power, the Royal Prerogative, and the Founders’ Presidency
Authors: Kent Andrew
Published: May 2024

The original meaning of the opening clause of Article II of the Constitution—which vests “[t]he executive power ... in a President of the United States”—has been debated inconclusively for over 200 years. As originalism gains ground as an interpre-tive theory in U.S. courts, and the U.S. executive branch continues to read the clause very expansively, often by making claims about original meaning, an intense scholarly debate has raged in recent decades about the Clause. A cohort of influential originalist scholars read the Executive Power Clause as a broad grant of war, foreign affairs, and national security power supposedly considered “executive” in nature in the eighteenth century, defined by reference to the royal prerogative powers of the British monarchy. Other scholarship views the Clause as granting only the power to execute the law. A third approach interprets the Clause even more minimally, as a mere designation pro-vision, not granting power at all but making clear that there would be a singular chief magistrate called the president, with power flowing from enumerations such as the Commander in Chief, Appointments, Pardons, and Treaty Clauses. This Article com-prehensively reviews the British and American legal, political, and ideological back-grounds relevant to understanding the Executive Power Clause; carefully reads the text in light of interpretive conventions used in the founding era and extrinsic evidence from the Philadelphia Convention and state ratification debates; and critically evaluates the current scholarship. The wide divergence among modern scholars about the mean-ing of the Executive Power Clause is found to reflect real ambiguity in the text of the Constitution and the historical records. Unlike many previous scholars, who have set-tled on their preferred reading as the clearly correct choice, I find that there are several plausible original public meanings of the Executive Power Clause. When the new government under the Constitution became operational in 1789, the ambiguous Clause was sitting there ready to become a site of contestation. That said, the text and history I review here support at least one firm conclusion: by far the least plausible original meaning of the Executive Power Clause is the one which sees it as granting an undefined amount of British royal prerogative power to the president.
Opening Spaces for Listening in Art Museums through Community-Based Art
Authors: Eiserman Jennifer , Kim Beaumie , Doherty Ryan
Published: May 2024

This paper highlights three community-based initiatives that empowered seniors, racialized immigrant women artists and street artists to share their unique perspectives. From 2021 to 2023, Contemporary Calgary and the University of Calgary collaborated with artists, community partners, and the Downtown West neighbourhood to provide programming in a repurposed light rail transit car to vitalize the community through arts. Through exhibitions at Contemporary Calgary, these artists were able to tell their stories. Visitors were able to engage with, listen to, and learn from the artists’ experiences. The programs fostered strong bonds among participants, resulting in ongoing collaboration and support. Drawing inspiration from Silverman’s (2010) concept of the museum as social worker, this paper builds on a model of care in the art musem (Eiserman, 2000) wherein contemporary art museums serve as spaces for marginalized individuals to express themselves and for communities to actively listen and respond.
Evaluation of salivary flow rate and salivary lactoferrin after radiotherapy of head and neck malignant neoplasms
Authors: Rogoleva-Gjurovski Sonja , Popovski Vladimir , Tošeska-Trajkovska Katerina , Kostadinova Lenče , Emin Melda
Published: May 2024

Introduction: The most common postradiation complication in patients with head and neck neoplasms resulting from decreased salivary flow rate is xerostomia which affects the quality of life of patients in a negative way. On account of that, the application of volumetric modulated radiation therapy (VMAT) is found to be more precise in dose application, thus the surrounding healthy tissues can be spared from the negative influence of radiation. The aim of this study was to evaluate the salivary flow rate and salivary lactoferrin levels in patients with head and neck malign neoplasms following radiation therapy. Material and Methods: The research sample consisted of 24 patients treated with different radiation techniques, in which the salivary flow rate was measured for one minute. Additionally, the concentration of lactoferrin was quantitatively evaluated using biochemical analyses. Results: Higher average values were obtained in patients treated with a lower dose of radiation with up to 60 Gy, especially in those treated with a volumetric modulated radiotherapy technique. Therefore, from the results of linear correlation between the evaluated variables of lactoferrin and salivary flow volume in ml/min, it can be concluded that the correlation between these two variables is statistically significant whereby the correlation is negative with the coefficient of correlation r (24) = -0.903; (p < 0.01). Conclusion: The salivary flow rate is higher in patients treated with volumetric modulated radiotherapy, whereby the lower the dose of radiation, the higher the values of excreted saliva per minute. Therefore it can also be concluded that the higher values of lactoferrin are considered to have anti-inflammatory characteristics and are indicators of inflammation, which can be used for prevention of the salivary glands from negative effects of the radiation therapy.
Textbook in electronic form in Serbian education: For and against
Authors: Kostić Tatjana
Published: May 2024

In recent years, a lot has been done to make the textbooks in electronic form not to be unknown in Serbian education. Within the scope of paper, we are going to mention some of the most significant activities (projects, trainings, public invitations, etc.) publishers and the Ministry of Education are carrying out, in order to make the e-textbooks a constancy in domestic education. A lot has really been said about the importance of these textbooks, but their usage in teaching process is not at the desirable level. Among the other difficulties, there is an absurdity that is hard to deny - the students' skills and knowledge of using the new media often exceeds the teachers' skills in that field. Educational institutions have the responsibility to train everyone involved in their structure (not only students, but the teachers, other professionals and the ones employed in administration and management, as well) to deal with the rapid spread of information and informational and communicational technologies. Giving preference to e-textbooks over printed versions just because of pure popularity is very wrong. There is a need to use both printed and electronic textbooks. A textbook in electronic form is always justified if it supports the learning process significantly and if its contents cannot be easily presented in a printed textbook.
Challenges in water loss management in water supply systems
Authors: Milićević Dragan , Milićević Marija , Trajković Rastislav
Published: May 2024

Water losses in water supply systems are a serious problem that affects the sustainability of drinking water supplies around the world. Developing a strategy to reduce water losses requires a diagnostic approach - first the problem and its causes are identified, and then appropriate tools are used to solve the problem and reduce losses. Water companies face numerous serious challenges in the development and implementation of water loss reduction strategies. This paper lists some challenges in loss management, which in the author's opinion are important, especially for smaller water supply companies, and which should be considered in detail and taken into account when introducing and implementing a loss reduction methodology and planning an appropriate strategy for reducing water losses. Progress in water loss control can be made as long as there is commitment from the highest level of utility management, with the application of sophisticated equipment and systems for measuring and managing the system and information technology.
Analysis of operation of flow meter in practice
Authors: Gavrilović Goran
Published: May 2024

Modern waterworks use various measuring devices to measure the amount of delivered water. The initially used mechanical devices were replaced by new modern electronic instruments. Depending on the method of installation, the required conditions for measurement, the type of output signal (analog and digital), the type of pipeline, the size of the pipeline on which the meter is installed, the types of flow meters are also chosen - electromagnetic, ultrasonic, mechanical. Due to the long length of the distribution network, faults in the network, non-reading of water meters, the age of the network (60% older than 30 years) and the type of pipe material, there are losses in the delivered and invoiced amount of water. In order to determine and measure the resulting losses, it is necessary to install appropriate flow meters. This paper will describe the verification of the accuracy of electromagnetic and ultrasonic flow meters on different dimensions of pipelines and materials.
Architecting sustainability performances and enablers for grid-interactive efficient buildings
Authors: Habash Riadh , Hasan Md Mahmud
Published: May 2024

Today, grid-interactive, efficient buildings are gaining popularity due to their potential sustainability performances through their ability to learn, adapt, and evolve at different scales to improve the quality of life of their users while optimizing resource usage and service availability. This is realized through various practices such as management and control measures enabled by smart grid technologies, interoperability, and human-cyber-physical security. However, despite their great potential, the research of those technologies still faces various challenges. These include a lack of communication and control infrastructure to address interpretability, security, cost barriers, and difficulties balancing occupant needs with grid benefits. Initially, system modelling and simulation are promising approaches to address those challenges ahead of time. It involves consideration of complex systems made up of components from various research domains. This paper addresses the above practices, highlighting the value of integrating technology and intelligence in the planning and operation of buildings, both new and old. It provides a way to educate architects and engineers about this emerging field and demonstrates how these practices can help in creating efficient, resilient, and secure buildings that contribute to occupant comfort and decarbonization.