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LE POLITICHE LINGUISTICHE FAMILIARI: UNO STUDIO SULLE FAMIGLIE ITALO-LITUANE IN LITUANIA
Authors: Bogužaitė Rimantė , Ramonaitė Jogilė Teresa
Published: June 2024

Questo studio analizza le politiche linguistiche familiari (FLP) e le pratiche linguistiche delle famiglie italo-lituane a Vilnius, Lituania, esaminando l’interazione tra fattori interni ed esterni. Attraverso interviste qualitative semi-strutturate condotte con cinque famiglie, i dati sono stati analizzati seguendo il modello teorico di X. Curdt-Christiansen. La FLP è influenzata da fattori esterni socioeconomici, sociopolitici, socioculturali, sociolinguistici e interni emotivi, identitari, culturali, agency dei bambini e convinzioni sull’impatto genitoriale. Lo studio mira a esplorare i comportamenti linguistici familiari, le variazioni nei fattori interni ed esterni che influenzano le FLP, le tendenze prevalenti in questo gruppo demografico e i fattori più influenti. I risultati rivelano una maggiore variabilità nei fattori interni legati ai valori e alle convinzioni dei genitori rispetto a quelli esterni, modellati dall’ambiente sociale della famiglia. Fattori emotivi e socioeconomici, insieme alle convinzioni sull’impatto genitoriale, emergono come i più influenti. Forti convinzioni e opinioni linguistiche dei genitori sono associate a una FLP più chiara e a un migliore sostegno allo sviluppo bilingue dei figli, indipendentemente dalla strategia linguistica adottata.
 
Family language policy: a study of Italo-Lithuanian families in Lithuania
This study investigates family language policy (FLP) and linguistic practices of Italo-Lithuanian families in Lithuania. FLP is explicit and/or implicit language planning for language use in the home and among family members which is determined by independent yet interconnected internal and external factors. The data consists of 5 qualitative semi-structured interviews conducted with Italo-Lithuanian families residing in Vilnius. This data then was analysed following the theoretic model of X. Curdt-Christiansen, according to which FLP is influenced by external socio-economic, socio-political, socio-cultural, socio-linguistic factors and internal emotional, identity, cultural factors, child agency and parental impact belief factors. The aim of the study is to analyse the families’ linguistic behaviour, the variations within the internal and external factors that influence the FLP, observe the tendencies of the FLP that occur within this demographic, and recognise the most influential factors. The study shows a greater variation within the internal factors that are based on the parents’ values and beliefs, compared to a much lesser variability within the external factors that depend on the families’ social environment. The FLP was influenced the most by emotional and socio-economic factors as well as parental impact beliefs. Parents that held strong convictions and linguistic opinions had more defined (even if implicit) FLP and were more successful in supporting their children’s bilingual development regardless of the linguistic strategy used
«COSTITUIRE» OPPURE «È COSTITUITO»? GLI STUDENTI DI LINGUA ITALIANA POLACCHI DI FRONTE ALLE DIFFICOLTÀ NELL’USO DEL PASSIVO IN ITALIANO
Authors: Marcol Cacoń Lucyna , Dykta Dominika
Published: June 2024

L'articolo nasce dall'osservazione che gli studenti polacchi hanno problemi con l'uso della voce passiva nel processo di scrittura o traduzione in italiano. Anche se l’uso della voce passiva non sembra creare ulteriori difficoltà, molti studenti che hanno una conoscenza dell’italiano intermedia (B2) o avanzata (C1) sono soliti commettere errori di cui non sempre si accorgono subito. Le conclusioni si basano sull'analisi dei compiti scritti in italiano degli studenti e su una breve indagine condotta tra gli studenti del quinto anno di Filologia romanza nell'anno accademico 2021-2022. Concludiamo quindi che le competenze puramente linguistiche in una lingua straniera non sempre sono sufficienti a garantire la perfetta espressione in quella lingua così come la consapevolezza a livello, in questo caso, della grammatica.
 
«Costituire» or «è costituito»? Polish students of italian language in front of difficulties in the use of passive voice in Italian
The paper results from the observation that Polish students have problems with the use of the passive voice in the process of writing or translating into Italian. Even if the use of the passive voice does not seem to create more difficulties, many students who have an intermediate (B2) or advanced (C1) knowledge of Italian usually make mistakes that they do not always realize right away. The conclusions are based on the analysis of students' written assignments in Italian and a short survey conducted among students in the fifth year of Romance Philology in the academic year 2021-2022. Thus, we conclude that purely linguistic skills in a foreign language are not always enough to guarantee perfect expression in that language as well as the awareness at the level, in this case, of grammar.
ANALISI DEGLI ERRORI LESSICALI PIÙ FREQUENTI NELL’ITALIANO DEGLI STUDENTI EGIZIANI
Authors: Tawfik Ali Mai Morsy
Published: June 2024

In questo lavoro ci proponiamo di analizzare alcune tipologie di errori lessicali commessi da studenti egiziani di italiano LS evidenziando le strategie da essi adottate per colmare le lacune lessicali. Questo studio si basa sull’analisi di composizioni scritte di 60 studenti egiziani iscritti al secondo anno del corso di laurea in italiano presso la Facoltà di Al Alsun. L’analisi ha rivelato che gli errori lessicali sono il tipo di errore più grave e frequente comprovando che se un messaggio presenta molti errori lessicali ha una scarsa efficacia comunicativa, poiché tali errori sono noti elementi di disturbo della comunicazione. L’analisi degli errori lessicali ha rivelato che tra le strategie messe in atto dagli apprendenti nella costruzione dello spazio lessicale-semantico sono i genericismi, l’estensione semantica, l’uso improprio di termini, le perifrasi, i prestiti lessicali e i calchi.
 
Analysis of the Most Frequent lexical Errors in the Italian of Egyptian Students
In this paper, we aim to analyse some types of lexical errors committed by Egyptian Italian LS students by highlighting the strategies they adopted to fill the lexical gaps. This study is based on the analysis of written compositions of 60 Egyptian students enrolled in the second year of the Italian degree course at Al Alsun Faculty. The analysis revealed that lexical errors are the most serious and frequent type of error, proving that if a message has many lexical errors, it has poor communicative effectiveness, as such errors are known communication disruptors. The analysis of lexical errors revealed that among the strategies implemented by learners in the construction of the lexical-semantic space are genericisms, semantic extension, misuse of terms, periphrases, lexical borrowings and casts.
UN DISPOSITIVO DIDATTICO ACCESSIBILE: IL CICLO GLOTTODIDATTICO TRA TEORIA E APPLICAZIONI
Authors: Ghirarduzzi Andrea , Genduso Marta
Published: June 2024

Negli ultimi decenni la ricerca glottodidattica ed edulinguistica ha cercato di rendere l’insegnamento delle lingue accessibile a un numero sempre maggiore di apprendenti. Tuttavia, ancora non sono stati sviluppati strumenti condivisi adatti all’insegnamento delle lingue ad apprendenti con Bisogni Linguistici Specifici (BiLS). A questo proposito, il presente contributo vuole proporre un nuovo strumento (“modello operativo” o “dispositivo didattico”) ideato a partire dalle ricerche evidence-based e basato sugli stadi di elaborazione dell’input linguistico, il “Ciclo Glottodidattico” (Daloiso, 2023). Sebbene non sia ancora stato sottoposto a una piena validazione empirica, tale dispositivo può essere un efficace punto di partenza per una didattica delle lingue sempre più inclusiva. Dopo una breve Introduzione (§ 1), si presenteranno, all’interno della cornice della Teoria dell’Accessibilità Glottodidattica (Daloiso, 2012, 2023), il “Ciclo Glottodidattico” e la sua struttura (§ 2); infine verrà proposta un’applicazione pratica del dispositivo in un contesto di didattica dell’italiano L≠1 (§ 3).
 
An accessible didactic operating model: the Language Teaching Cycle between theory and applications
In the last decades research in the field of Educational Linguistics has tried to make Foreign and Second Language Teaching accessible for an increasing number of people. Nonetheless, researchers still have not developped some shared and appropriate tools for teaching languages to learners with SLN (Specific Linguistic Needs). In this regard, the present paper will propose a new didactic “operating model”, a tool called “Language Teaching Cycle” (Daloiso, 2023b) which was designed according to evidence-based research and is built around the processing phases of linguistic input. Although the model has not been properly tested yet, it can serve as a useful starting point for inclusive Language Teaching. After a brief Introduction (par. 1), the Cycle and its structure will be presented with reference to the Theory of Language Teaching Accessibility (Daloiso, 2012, 2023b) (par. 2); finally, a practical implementation of the model (within the context of Italian as a Second/Foreign Language) will be proposed (par. 3)
GIFTEDNESS E LINGUE STRANIERE ALL’UNIVERSITÀ: RIFLESSIONI PRELIMINARI VERSO LA MEDIAZIONE DELLA ETEROGENEITÀ
Authors: Landone Elena
Published: June 2024

In questo articolo condividiamo alcune riflessioni preliminari per immaginare l’inclusione a livello universitario degli studenti/esse con plusdotazione. La definizione della giftedness in relazione all’apprendimento delle lingue straniere ne delinea una rilevanza specifica nel percorso accademico e profila un bisogno speciale che dovrebbe stimolare l’università italiana a ri-concettualizzare, in generale, le proprie pratiche di inclusione verso una visione di mediazione della eterogeneità.
 
Giftedness and foreign languages at University: Preliminary reflections towards the mediation of heterogeneity
In this article we share preliminary reflections on imagining the inclusion of students with giftedness at university level in Italy. The definition of giftedness in foreign language learning outlines its particular relevance with respect to the academic studies and a specific need that stimulates the university to re-conceptualise its inclusion practices towards a perspective of mediating heterogeneity.
LINGUA INGLESE E DISLESSIA: RIFLESSIONI TEORICHE E PROPOSTE OPERATIVE
Authors: Bait Miriam
Published: June 2024

La dislessia ha ricevuto scarsa attenzione per decenni, ma attualmente sembra suscitare l’interesse dei media e di insegnanti e ricercatori a causa dell’evidente aumento di casi diagnosticati. A questo cambiamento si è giunti grazie all’acquisizione di una maggiore consapevolezza della dislessia come condizione di neurodiversità permanente, e alla comprensione che le sfide ad essa associate possano essere affrontate mediante strumenti e strategie adeguate. Il presente contributo esplora il complesso panorama dell’acquisizione linguistica per gli apprendenti con dislessia, mettendo in luce le specifiche difficoltà legate all’apprendimento della lingua inglese e sottolineando la necessità di approcci didattici personalizzati allo scopo migliorare l'esperienza di apprendimento e favorire un ambiente educativo più inclusivo ed efficace.
 
Dyslexia and English Language Acquisition: Theoretical Considerations and Practical Recommendations
Dyslexia has received scarce attention for decades, but nowadays it attracts the interest of the media, and of teachers and researchers due to the rising number of diagnosed individuals. This shift in focus is prompted by an increased awareness of dyslexia as a permanent neurodiversity condition and the understanding that its challenges can be addressed through appropriate tools and strategies. This contribution explores the complex landscape of language acquisition for dyslexic learners, shedding light on the specific difficulties posed by learning English and emphasizing the need for tailored teaching approaches to enhance the language learning experience and foster a more inclusive and effective educational environment.
AFFECTIVE STUDIES E EDUCAZIONE LINGUISTICA: UNA SINTESI DEGLI STUDI SU AFFETTO ED EMOZIONI E DEL LORO RUOLO IN EDUCAZIONE LINGUISTICA
Authors: Trentanove Federico
Published: June 2024

L’articolo propone una ricostruzione storica degli studi accademici su affetto ed emozione, identificando due correnti principali: la Teoria dell’Affetto e le Scienze Affettive. All’interno di ciascuna di queste correnti, saranno identificate le principali fasi storiche e le implicazioni che questi studi hanno avuto (e stanno avendo) nell’ambito dell’educazione linguistica. L’articolo mette in luce alcune questioni critiche riguardanti la ricerca in questo ambito e le loro implicazioni nella nostra società. Infine, mira a offrire alcuni spunti per ridefinire queste aree di ricerca, fornendo alcuni strumenti da applicare nella pratica dell’insegnamento delle lingue, con un particolare focus sull’insegnamento dell’italiano come lingua seconda .  
 
Affective studies and language education: a synthesis of the studies on affect and emotions and their role in language education
The article proposes a historical synthesis of the academic studies on affect and emotion, identifying two main currents: Affect Theory and Affective Sciences. Within each of these, the main phases, and implications that these studies have had (and are having) in language education will be identified. The article also highlights some critical issues regarding research on affect and emotions and their implications in our society. Finally, it aims to offer some insights to reframe these research areas, providing some tools to be applied in language teaching practice, with a particular focus on teaching Italian as a second language.
“DIETRO OGNI SCEMO C’É UN VILLAGGIO”. RIFLESSIONI SUL CONCETTO DI SALUTE MENTALE IN PROSPETTIVA TRANSCULTURALE
Authors: Daloiso Michele
Published: June 2024

La salute mentale è comunemente ritenuta uno stato psicologico oggettivo e indipendente dal contesto culturale in cui la persona è inserita; conseguentemente, anche il disagio psicologico tende a essere oggettivizzato mediante sistemi di classificazione delle psicopatologie ritenuti universali. In questo contributo si cercherà di evidenziare l’opportunità di concepire invece la salute mentale come esito di un’interazione non efficace tra la persona e il suo ambiente culturale, facendo tesoro degli apporti provenienti dalle recenti discipline mediche di matrice transculturale. Nella discussione si sottolineeranno le implicazioni di questo cambio di paradigma per coloro che si occupano di educazione linguistica inclusiva, in particolare nel caso di apprendenti migranti con disabilità, che sono sempre più presenti nella scuola italiana.
 
‘Behind every fool is a village’. Reflections on the concept of mental health from a cross-cultural perspective
Mental health is usually considered an objective psychological state which is independent from the subject’s cultural context. Consequently, psychological distress as well tends to be objectified through clinical classifications of mental disorders which are believed to be universal. The present paper suggests the necessity to conceive mental health as the result of a non-optimal interaction between a person and their cultural environment instead, by highlighting the contribution of transculturally-oriented medical sciences. The paper will also discuss the implications of this change of paradigm for inclusive language education practice, with particular reference to migrant learners with disabilities, who are increasingly present in Italian schools.
LA PEDAGOGIA LINGUISTICA NELLA PROPOSTA EDUCATIVA DI GEMMA HARASIM
Authors: Casteni Alessia , Felicani Elena
Published: June 2024

La voce di Gemma Harasim, maestra fiumana, si inserisce nel panorama delle proposte didattiche per l’insegnamento della lingua tra Ottocento e Novecento: nei contributi in rivista pubblicati sui «Nuovi Doveri» e nel volume Sull’insegnamento della lingua materna, stampato nel 1906, Harasim indica tra le pagine una via di formazione linguistica a partire dall’osservazione delle cose. Il contributo si propone di portare l’attenzione su un progetto didattico innovativo: l’autrice offre «modeste discussioni didattiche», spunti di riflessione e di applicazione per costruire un metodo per l’insegnamento della lingua che, da un processo di scoperta naturale e intuitivo delle cose, conduca solo in un poi allo studio delle regole della grammatica. Partendo dall’assunto secondo cui «vale più la pratica che la grammatica», la proposta è quella di proporre una didattica della lingua a partire dalle situazioni reali, con un percorso che dal noto porti all’ignoto, dalle cose alle parole.
 
Language pedagogy in the educational proposal of Gemma Harasim
Gemma Harasim, a teacher from Rijeka, the former city of Fiume, makes her voice heard between the 19th and 20th centuries in the field of pedagogy as far as the didactics of the Italian language is concerned. In her articles issued on the educational magazine “Nuovi Doveri” as well as in her book Sull’insegnamento della lingua materna published in 1906, Harasim suggests a path towards the development of a linguistic thinking originating from the mere observation of things. Such contribution aims at spotlighting a truly innovative educational project: the author offers what she calls « modeste discussioni didattiche», which are hints for reflection and also for practical application. Her goal is to build a teaching model for languages starting from a natural and intuitive discovery process of things and leading only afterwards to the acquisition of grammar rules. Based on the assumption that «vale più la pratica che la grammatica», Gemma Harasim suggests languages should be taught with real and practical situations as a starting point, where what we know leads to what we don’t know in the same way things lead to words.
Iconography of the Mythological Characters in the Divine Comedy Manuscripts of the XIV-XV Centuries: Functions and Iconographical Sources
Authors: Pozhidaeva Anna , Miroshnik Alina
Published: June 2024

The history of illustration of Dante’s Divine Comedy in the 14th-15th centuries rarely attracts the attention of researchers. Nevertheless, a careful analysis of some manuscripts would clarify the genesis process of specific iconographic schemes within the framework of a very specific task: illustrating a text replete with figures of speech and references to ancient sources that were often unknown to the iconography designer. This contribute is devoted to the iconography of mythological characters found in Dante’s text and their visual sources based on a few manuscripts of the Divine Comedy dated from mid-14th and 15th centuries, six of which are fully illustrated.
Association of race and ethnicity in cesarean rates in a diverse low-risk populationAssociation of race and ethnicity in cesarean rates in a diverse low-risk population
Authors: Holod Monique , McCormick Anna , de los Reyes Samantha
Published: June 2024

Objective To evaluate racial disparities in cesarean delivery rates in an ethnically diverse nulliparous, term, singleton, vertex (NTSV) population at an inner-city tertiary care center. Methods This is a retrospective cohort study evaluating cesarean delivery rates by race and ethnicity in an ethnically diverse NTSV population with approximately equal numbers of Hispanic, non-Hispanic Black and non-Hispanic White participants from January 1st through December 31st, 2020. The primary outcome was cesarean delivery rate. The secondary outcome was urgency of cesarean delivery categorized as emergent, unscheduled or elective. Univariable analysis was utilized to evaluate the association of maternal clinical characteristics and the primary and secondary outcomes. Multivariable analysis was performed for variables significant in univariable analysis (p <0.05). Results A total of 872 patients were included in the study. 290 were non-Hispanic White (33.3%), 258 were non-Hispanic Black (29.6%), 245 were Hispanic (28.1%), and 79 were Asian (9.1%). The overall cesarean rate was 32.5%. The cesarean delivery rates for non-Hispanic White, non-Hispanic Black, Hispanic, and Asian patients were 26.6%, 40.7%, 31.4%, and 30.4%, respectively. Non-Hispanic Black patients had significantly higher odds of cesarean delivery when compared to non-Hispanic White patients (OR 1.96, 95% CI: 1.37-2.81). This increased risk persisted in the multivariable analysis (aOR 1.83, 95% CI: 1.13-2.97). The risk of emergent cesarean delivery for non-Hispanic Black patients was also significantly increased (OR 3.69, 95% CI: 2.28-5.75), (aOR 3.39, 95% CI: 1.90-6.05). Conclusion Non-Hispanic Black patients had significantly higher risk of cesarean delivery and emergent cesarean delivery when compared to non-Hispanic White patients in an NTSV population at an inner-city tertiary care center.
A Call to Arms: On Complacency in Times of a Public Health Crisis
Authors: Brownell Mckenna
Published: June 2024

Gun violence is the leading cause of death in children under the age of 17, yet it is free of public health regulations because of the American public and political divide on gun control rights. However, this lack of regulations amount for almost 50,000 preventable deaths annually. This commentary urges public health officials, research intuitions, and medical practitioners to recognize gun violence as a public health crisis and call for regulations, research funding, and patient and provider education resources.
HCV INDUCED COMPLICATIONS DURING PREGNANCY AND NEONATAL RISKS
Authors: NAWAZ R , NAZ Z , IQBAL B , AHMAD M , RAZA MS , RAZA M , WASEEM M , AHAD A , SHAHZADI K
Published: June 2024

Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) is a frequent health concern that causes pregnancy-related disorders such as intrahepatic cholestasis, preeclampsia, preterm delivery, gestational diabetes mellitus, and increased bile acid concentration in pregnant women. The cause of premature delivery in HCV-infected pregnant women is unknown, however alcohol is a risk factor. Many variables contribute to a higher likelihood of HCV transfer from mother to newborn, including a high viral load along with HIV co-infection, protracted membrane breach, and vaginal laceration. Neonatal problems caused by HCV include low birth weight due to a maternal placental inflammatory lesion, fetal distress, in which the infant suffers from oxygen shortage and preterm birth. Antiviral treatment for HCV pregnant women is contradictory. Ribavirin and interferon are not utilized as treatments for HCV in pregnant women due to the potential for teratogenicity and psychological adverse effects. In addition to causing pregnancy-related complications, HCV may have several harmful impacts on the fetus.
INVESTIGATING THE ANTIFUNGAL POTENTIAL OF ESSENTIAL OILS FROM DIFFERENT PLANTS AGAINST BREAD MOLD CONTAMINANTS: A FAISALABAD, PAKISTAN PERSPECTIVE
Authors: IJAZ A , NAZ G , MAJEED K , MUGHAL VA , AMJAD K , SARWAR A , MAHMOOD S
Published: June 2024

Bread spoilage caused by molds poses a significant challenge to the bakery industry, resulting in financial losses for both producers and consumers due to microbial deterioration and waste. Traditional methods rely on chemical preservatives like propionic acid to extend bread shelf life, but there's growing consumer demand for natural alternatives. Essential oils (EOs) have garnered interest for their potential as natural preservatives, given their wide-ranging applications in food preservation and beyond. This study assessed the antifungal properties of EOs derived from Rosemary, Lemongrass, Clove, Cinnamon, Cardamom, and Garlic using agar well diffusion and micro-dilution methods. Samples of stale bread contaminated with various fungal species were tested, revealing that rosemary, clove, and cinnamon exhibited significant antifungal activity against common molds such as Mucor piriformis, Penicillium, Aspergillus, Alternaria, and Cladosporium possessing zones of inhibition ranging from 16±7 to 40±5. The mean MIC of rosemary, lemongrass, clove, and cinnamon against Mucor piriformis was 0.054, 0.032, 0.002, and 0.01µg respectively. 0.035, 0.033, 0.002, and 0.033µg were observed for A. fumigatus. Regarding A. flavus, the mean MIC values were 0.035, 0.003, 0.0023, and 0.009µg, while 0.037µg, 0.0023µg, 0.002µg, 0.022µg and 0.037µg, 0.032µg, 0.002µg, and 0.023µg were observed in P. chrysogenum and A. niger respectively. The MFC of the rosemary, lemongrass, clove, and cinnamon were: (M. piriformis: 0.016, 0.009, 0.002, and 0.004µg. A. fumigatus: 0.016, 0.0106, 0.0036, and 0.0043µg. A. flavus: 0.016, 0.014, 0.0043, and 0.0053µg. P. chrysogemum: 0.017, 0.014, 0.005, and 0.004µg. A. niger: 0.016, 0.014, 0.005, and 0.0043µg). While the tested EOs showed promising results in inhibiting fungal growth, further research is needed to fully understand their mechanisms of action and explore additional EO sources for potential application in the bakery industry.
GENOTYPIC PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF ELITE COTTON STAINS BASED ON PLANT TRAITS RELATED TO COTTON YIELD, FIBER QUALITY, AND INSECT/DISEASE TOLERANCE UNDER HEAT STRESS
Authors: AFZAL S , SHAHID MR , KHAN MM , HAMEED A , RAHMAN AU , TAUSEEF M , KAUSAR S , BILAL M , KHALIQ A , KANWAL N , ALI F , KHALID M , ASLAM M , REHMAN HU , NADEEM A , SHAH SWH , HUSSAIN S , YOUSAF MI
Published: June 2024

The current study was designed to compare the performance of twelve cotton strains based on their key agronomic and fiber quality-related traits under heat stress conditions.  The experiment was laid out under RCBD with three replicates and a 75 cm row-to-row distance was maintained. The data was recorded for plant height, nodes per plant, monopods per plant, sympods per plant, bolls per plant, CLCuV percentage, whitefly occurrence percentage, total chlorophyll contents, peroxidases, fiber length, fiber fineness, and cotton yield. The results revealed the occurrence of significant variations for agronomically important and fiber quality-related traits in cotton strains under heat stress conditions except for CLCuV percentage. The correlation coefficient analysis revealed a strong positive correlation of cotton yield between bolls per plant, nodes per plant, and sympods per plant. The PC-1/PC-2 based biplot analysis reconfirms the results obtained through the correlation analysis and further unveiled that most of the variations in the data were due to transpiration rate, peroxidases, sympods per plant, nodes per plant, bolls per plant, and fiber fineness. The cluster analysis categorizes twelve cotton strains into three clusters, comprising four strains each, respectively, and found that cotton strains GR-4, GR-9, GR-2, and GR-5 were the most productive strains under heat stress conditions.  Therefore, these genotypes must be tested in multilocation trials and potential genotypes must be found for heat-prone areas.
TÜRKİYE’NİN KUZEY AFRİKA’DA NEOLİBERAL POLİTİKALARI VE DEĞİŞEN HEGEMONYASI
Authors: Gürel Aysuhan , İren Adem Ali
Published: June 2024

Yavuz Sultan Selim’in Mısır’ı fethetmesi ile Kuzey Afrika’da görülmeye başlayan Osmanlı Devleti’nin etkileri, Kanuni Sultan Süleyman’ın fetihleri ile devam etmiştir. Osmanlı Devleti’nin zayıflaması ile Kuzey Afrika zengin kaynakları, coğrafi konumu nedeniyle Batılı devletlerin ilgi odağı olmuştur. Osmanlı Devleti’nin hakimiyetinden çıkan kıta ülkelerinde, toplumsal karışıklıklar meydana gelmiş ve ülkelerin yönetimlerinde istikrar sağlanamamıştır. Batılı ülkeler tarafından yönetimlerine müdahale edilmiştir. Hazırlanan çalışmada, Türkiye’nin Kuzey Afrika ülkeleri ile neoliberal politikalar kapsamında ilişkileri, yaşanan gelişmeler karşısında bölgesel hegemonyasındaki değişimlerin tespiti amaçlanmıştır. 1980’li yıllardan sonra teknolojik, ekonomik ve sosyal gelişmeler ülkelerin diyaloglarının her alanda artmasını sağlamıştır. Yaşanan gelişmelerin hızı ve ülkelerin diyalogları küreselleşmeyi geliştirmiştir. Küreselleşme ile birlikte ülkelerin bağımlılıklarında ve etkili oldukları bölgelerde değişimler meydana gelmiştir. Çalışmanın kapsamını, Türkiye’nin Kuzey Afrika ülkeleri ile yaptığı temel anlaşmalar, 2010 ve 2023 yıllarındaki ihracat ve ithalat miktarları, yükseköğretim öğrencilerinin kontenjanları, 2010-2023 yılları arasındaki savunma sanayi ürünleri ve miktarları oluşturmuştur. Çalışmanın sonucunda, Türkiye’nin Kuzey Afrika ülkeleri ile geliştirdiği diyalogları, kazanımları kapsamında bölgesel etkisinin arttığı ve hegemonyasının değiştiği barışçıl, özerk bir yapı oluşturduğu tespit edilmiştir.
Nephroblastoma-Overexpressed Protein as a Prognostic Marker for High Disease Activity in Iraqi Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Authors: Ali Dania Abd Al Kareem , Mohammed Mohamed Maroof , Jassim Nizar Abdul Lateef
Published: June 2024

Background: Many data indicate a strong relationship between CCN3 and the intensity and length of RA symptoms. Furthermore, RA patients' bone deterioration, joint degeneration, and impaired functional status strongly correlate with serum CCN3 levels. Objective: To evaluate the levels of CCN3 protein, IL6, and anti-MCV biomarkers with the activity of RA disease and determine if there is any relationship between CCN3, anti-MCV, and IL6 in RA patients. Methods: In this prospective case-control study, 60 patients with RA were selected and subdivided according to disease activity, and 60 healthy individuals were served as controls. An enzyme-linked immunosorbent test (ELISA) was used to evaluate blood levels of CCN3, RF, anti-CCP, anti-MCV, and IL-6. Results: A significant correlation was reported for CCN3 with high and moderate disease activity and ulnar deformity but not with IL6, anti-MCV, anti-CCP, sex, or duration of disease. There is a strong positive correlation between anti-MCV and disease duration, as well as anti-MCV and RF. Conclusions: CCN3 has a significant association with disease activity and joint deformity with high sensitivity and specificity compared to other parameters, making it a good prognostic biomarker for RA.
Two Inclusive Subfamilies of bi-univalent Functions
Authors:   Department of Applied Science, Ajloun College, Al Balqa Applied University, Ajloun 26816. Jordan. Jadara University Research Center, Jadara University, Jordan., Tariq Tariq ,   Mathematics Education Program, Faculty of Education and Arts, Sohar University, Sohar 3111, Oman. Jadara University Research Center, Jadara University, Jordan.,   College of Applied and Health Sciences, A’Sharqiyah University, Post Box No. 42, Post Code No. 400 Ibra, Sultanate of Oman.,   Department of Mathematics, The University of Jordan, Amman 11942, Jordan. School of Engineering, Math  Technology, Navajo Technical University, Crownpoint, NM 87313, USA. Jadara University Research Center, Jadara University, Jordan., Amourah Ala , Salah Jamal , Yousef Feras
Published: June 2024

The aim of this article is to establish two new and qualitative subfamilies F(ε, κ, ℵ) and G(ε, κ, ℵ) of biunivalent functions. For functions in these subfamilies, we determine the first two Maclaurin coefficient estimations |C2| and |C3|, and address the Fekete–Szeg¨o problem. Additionally, we mention some corollaries related to the main results.
NCBI Medical Data Encryption with Lossless DNA Compression
Authors:   College of Sciences for Women, University of Babylon, Hilla, Babel, Iraq, Anfal Anfal ,   College of Sciences for Women, University of Babylon, Hilla, Babel, Iraq, Kadhum Sahar Adil
Published: June 2024

The health information data includes reports on the patient’s condition, including addresses, names, tests, treatments, diagnoses, and medical history. It is sensitive information for patients, and all means of protection must be provided to prevent third parties from manipulation or fraudulent use. It has been discovered that DNA is now a reliable and efficient biological media for securing data. Data encryption is made possible by DNA's bimolecular computing powers. In this paper proposed a new strategy of safeguard the transfer of sensitive data over an unsecured network using cryptography with non-liner function, and DNA lossless compression to enhance security. The work gains best results in compression processes, as percentages range 75%. for character compression, the different rate ranges between 91% to 94%, and the compression rate ranges from 35% to 37%. the retrieving data with an accuracy rate up to 100% without any data loss, as well as excellent percentages within the Compression Ratio, Compression Factor, Error Rate, Accuracy measures.
Improving Loan Status Prediction Accuracy with Generative Adversarial Networks: Addressing Data Scarcity and Bias
Authors:   Computer Engineering Department, University of Technology, Baghdad, Iraq, Enas Enas ,   Computer Engineering Department, University of Technology, Baghdad, Iraq,   Department of Artificial Intelligence, College of Computer Science and Information Technology, University of Anbar, Anbar 31001, Iraq,   College of Medicine, University of Al-Ameed, Karbala 1238, Iraq, Dinar Ahmed M. , .. Mazin Abed , AL-Attar Bourair AL
Published: June 2024

A precise and reliable loan status prediction is of the essence for financial institutions, However, the lack of real-world data and biases within that data can greatly impact the accuracy of machine learning models. Another challenge faced by loan status prediction models is class imbalance, where one category (such as approved loans) is much more common than another (such as defaulted loans), leading to skewed predictions towards the majority class. This study inspects Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) to augment the data and improve the machine learning models’ performance. Several machine learning (ML) models including but not limited to Support Vector Machines (SVM) and ensemble bagged trees were employed on a Kaggle loan dataset (380 samples). Baseline training and testing accuracies were 86.9% and 86.3% (SVM) and 84.5% and 82.1% (ensemble). ActGAN (Activating Generative Networks) was then utilized to generate synthetic data points for both accepted and rejected loans. Retraining the models with new augmented data showed remarkable improvements: SVM accuracies for training and testing rose to 94.4% and 93.4%, while ensemble models achieved 97.4% and 95.8%, respectively. Other ML models were also explored such as KNN, Decision tree and logistic Regression and showed promising results in terms of accuracy as compared to the state of art. These findings put forward that GAN-based data augmentation can enhance the performance of loan status prediction. Future research could explore GAN’s impact of different architectures and assess the general applicability of this approach.
Evaluating the Spatial-Temporal Dynamics of Urbanization in Prefecture Cities of China Using SNPP-VIIRS Nighttime Light Remote Sensing Data
Authors: Withanage Neel Chaminda , Jingwei Shen
Published: June 2024

Ensuring the well-being of urban communities hinges on sustainable urban planning strategies informed by current data, particularly in China since urbanization has been one of the most significant demographic shifts in recent decades. Therefore, our research aimed to evaluate the spatio-temporal dynamics of urbanization and sub urbanization across prefecture and provincial levels in China by utilizing consistent SNPP-VIIRS-like and NPP-VIIRS nighttime data spanning the years 2000 to 2020. The k-means method was applied to derive urban and sub urban features from above datasets. The findings uncovered a significant expansion of urban entities at the prefecture level, escalating from 16,209 km2 to 89,631 km2 over the specified period showing a 5% growth. Among five main urban agglomerations, the Yangtze River Delta stands out with the highest urbanization rate, witnessing a remarkable expansion of urban entities from 2,684 km2 to 41,465 km2. This growth reflects an average growth rate of 72.2% per annum. The analysis revealed that the overall area of suburbs expanded from 59,151 km2 to 120,339 km2 between 2012 and 2020 indicating a proportional growth rate ranging from 0.4% to 1.9%. The peak growth rate of suburbs was recorded between 2012 and 2014, reaching 18%. Guizhou, Hunan, and Hubei provinces have exhibited growth rates of 334%, 258%, and 246% respectively while Beijing, Guangdong, Tianjin, and Shanghai have experienced relatively low growth rates of 50%, 56%, 46%, and 17%. The analysis of urban growth with GDP, population, and electricity consumption revealed an inverse relationship during the specified period. Therefore, the findings of this research can provide immense support to sustainable urban planning initiatives at both the provincial and prefecture-level cities in China. The findings can assist city planning authorities in making informed decisions regarding optimizing resource distribution, all while prioritizing the preservation of ecological footprint within urban environments. Also, the limitations addressed in our study must be taken into account in future research works aimed at deriving reliable urban extraction results using nighttime light remote sensing data.
The Chaotic Academic Integration for Chinese International Students in Australia
Authors: Lam Dennis
Published: June 2024

There is a cultural distance between Australian and Chinese sociocultural practices, especially academic practices, which could be problematic for Chinese international students studying in Australia. This situation presents affective and cognitive challenges in transitioning from a familiar Chinese context to an unfamiliar Australian academic environment which is akin to academic “culture” shock. This paper will use a mixed methods approach, through the combination of two back-to-back studies, to explore issues Chinese students faced during the initial phases of their academic sojourn in Australia. Our findings suggest that a combination of language competency deficit coupled with unfamiliarity with academic practices had caused initial problems with Chinese international students’ academic adjustment in an Australian setting. This problem was exacerbated by poor intercultural awareness and empathy from Australian educators to adjust their teaching practices in such an intercultural dynamic.
Empowering Students: Human Resource Management for Fostering an English Language Environment in Vocational Schools
Authors: Marlin Marlin , Alamsyah Jaya , Barasa Larsen , Laksamana Boy , Permana Aji
Published: June 2024

This study examines the critical dimension of Human Resource Management (HR) in vocational schools, with a particular focus on the active role of students in shaping and maintaining an English-speaking environment. Using a literature review methodology, this study examines empirical evidence and scientific discussions related to students' contributions in shaping the English-speaking environment in vocational education institutions. The results reveal a nuanced perspective on human resources in vocational schools, where students go beyond passive recipients of language instruction, emerging as proactive agents shaping the linguistic landscape. The research covers a wide range of aspects of human resources, including student recruitment, training, motivation, and evaluation, all in the context of their involvement in developing an English-speaking environment. In addition, this study emphasizes the critical role of educators, policymakers, and administrators in facilitating student-driven HR initiatives. It emphasizes the need for a collaborative approach among these stakeholders to effectively empower students in their efforts to achieve English language proficiency. The synthesis of literature emphasizes the importance of creating a supportive and inclusive educational ecosystem that promotes student autonomy and leadership. Paradigm shift in viewing students as dynamic contributors in shaping the English-speaking environment in vocational schools
Pengaruh Laporan Keuangan dan Pengelola Zakat Terhadap Kepercayaan Muzakki Pada Baitul Maal Hidayatullah Bengkulu
Authors: Hendri Hendri , Yusnita Yuli
Published: June 2024

This research aims to analyze the influence of variables, namely the Influence of Financial Report Transparency and Zakat Management on Muzakki's Trust in Baitul Maal Hidayatullah (BMH) Bengkulu Representatives. As a non-profit organization, the Amil Zakat Institution needs to pay attention to the transparency of financial reports and zakat management regarding muzakki trust. In this research, data was collected through questionnaires distributed at the Bengkulu Representative Baitul Maal Hidayatullah (BMH) institution. The respondents in this study were muzakki BMH. The number of samples whose data were successfully processed was 84 muzakki. The sample selection method used is a non-probability method, namely convenience sampling, which is a sampling technique based on ease of access to members of the population. The results of hypothesis testing show that there is a positive influence of transparency of financial reports and zakat management on muzakki trust. This means that the higher the transparency of the institution's financial reports and zakat management, the higher the muzakki's trust in Baitul Maal Hidayatullah (BMH) Bengkulu Representative.
Pengaruh Rasio CAR, LDR, ROA, ROE, NIM, BOPO Terhadap NPL di Bank Pembangunan Daerah di Sumatera
Authors: Yasmir Yasmir , Widyastuti Ira , Marlina Eva
Published: June 2024

This study aims to evaluate the relationship between the variables of Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR), LDR (Loan to Deposit Ratio), ROA (Return on Assets), Return on Equity (ROE), Net Interest Margin (NIM), and Operating Expenses to Operating Income (BOPO) with Non-Performing Loans (NPL), and to identify other potential factors influencing NPL. This research involves the analysis of data from 40 bank samples in Sumatra. The data analysis techniques used include significance tests, multicollinearity tests, heteroscedasticity tests, and regression analysis to understand whether the Capital Adequacy Ratio and other variables have a significant impact on Non-Performing Loans, as well as to explore the strengths and weaknesses of the regression model used. The results indicate that CAR has a significant relationship with NPL, while other variables such as LDR, ROA, ROE, NIM, and BOPO do not show a significant influence. The regression model demonstrates a strong correlation between the independent variables and NPL, with approximately 41.8% of the variation in NPL being explained by the independent variables in the model. Nonetheless, other factors need to be considered to fully understand the variation in NPL
Mengapa Sepak Bola Menjadi Populer di Kalangan Siswa Sekolah Dasar?
Authors: Mulyana Agus , Shafira Diva , Aditya Ferdino Arief , Anggia Intan Ratu , Haq Mohamad Arinal , Daud Muhammada Rafi Bahiruddin , Putri Nasya Nurlillah Kusuma , Ardhiyansah Saiful
Published: June 2024

This article aims to identify and analyze the factors that cause elementary school children's interest in football to increase. This study uses a qualitative approach with a literature review method. The data collection process is carried out through scientific journals, books, and research reports that focus on research. The search was conducted through academic databases such as Google Scholar, PubMed, and other online journal portals Using relevant keywords such as "popularity of elementary school football", "influence of media on elementary school children", "early childhood football coaching", and "social aspects of children's football". Data analysis is carried out qualitatively consisting of data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results of the analysis showed that media influence, such as games aired on television or soccer content that went viral on social media platforms, gave elementary school children greater access to the sport. Coaching from an early age, both through school programs and local football clubs, provides opportunities for children to start learning and loving the sport from an early age. In addition, social aspects such as peer relationships and the experience of playing in a team can increase elementary school children's interest in football, as this sport not only provides an opportunity to play, but also strengthens the social bonds between them
Implikasi Jarak Rumah ke Sekolah Terhadap Motivasi Belajar Siswa
Authors: Bangun Devi Permata Br. , Sihombing Eka Putriani , Nababan Iwain Oktaviona , Simanullang Seevaira Chyta , Yunita Sri
Published: June 2024

Students who have high motivation to learn will be more active in learning and strive to achieve optimal achievements. On the other hand, students who have low motivation to learn tend to be lazy to study and not enthusiastic about participating in learning. This study aims to analyze the implications of students' home distance to school on students' learning motivation. The research method used by the author, namely literature study, is a research method that uses literature sources such as books, journals, articles, and research reports to collect data and information to answer research questions. The research method used by the author, namely literature study, is a research method that uses literature sources such as books, journals, articles, and research reports to collect data and information to answer research questions. The main source of data for this research is scientific articles published in various journals and indexed by google scholar. Data analysis was carried out qualitatively with the stages of data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawn. The results of the analysis are known that the distance from students' homes to schools certainly affects students' motivation to learn, therefore there are several actions that can be taken so that it can help students have a spirit of learning and the distance from their homes to school is not a barrier for them to learn and of course have high motivation to learn.
Penggunaan Media Pembelajaran Video Animasi pada Materi Sistem Peredaraan Darah di SMP
Authors: Gulo Denika , Lahagu Analisi , Lase Natalia Kristiani
Published: June 2024

The inability of the learning process to reach a conducive level is due to the lack of attractiveness of the learning media used today, which has not been able to arouse students' interest optimally. This happens due to the lack of variety in the use of learning media. The research method used is a qualitative descriptive method. The subject in the study is class VII students, while the object is the implementation of animated videos on the blood circulatory system material. The data collection techniques used include observation. The data analysis of this study was carried out qualitatively with the stages of data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawn. The result of this research is that the learning media in the form of animated videos that have been made has met the standards of content, design, and use of media in accordance with the set. This success is due to the fit between the material presented in the animated video and the basic skills, indicators, and learning objectives that have been set. In addition, the animations used are adjusted to the characteristics of the students. It is hoped that the compatibility between these indicators and learning objectives can help students understand the learning material better. Therefore, this learning medium is considered effective in supporting the learning process