bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Plant Disease Detection Using Convolutional Neural Network
Authors: - Saranathan U , - Shenbagavadivu S , - Sarath S , - Vishal Kabilan K , - Praveen Kumar B
Published: May 2024

Plant disease detection is critical in agriculture, significantly impacting crop yield and food supply. This paper introduces an innovative approach utilizing deep learning and computer vision techniques to detect and classify plant diseases. The proposed method involves image processing to analyze leaf health conditions using a dataset of varied leaf images exhibiting disease manifestations. The model is trained to recognize distinct patterns associated with different diseases, enabling early detection and intervention. This AI-based system aims to enhance agricultural productivity, minimize crop losses, and contribute to food security. Furthermore, it has potential application in mobile platforms, providing farmers with a user-friendly tool for managing plant diseases. Nonetheless, challenges such as image condition variability and the necessity for comprehensive, diverse datasets for model training require further research and development.
Effect of Brain-Based Instructional Strategies on Achievement in Science of Elementary School Students with different Learning Styles.
Authors: - Dr. Anita Sharma
Published: May 2024

No two individuals are alike and so are their learning styles. Brain-based learning strategies that are based on the core principles of human brain development can be promising in improving the achievement of students catering to the need of diverse learners with varying learning styles. These strategies are having a sound basis in Neurosciences and these strategies can be instrumental towards students’ performance as well as retention. The current research attempts to examine the effect of these strategies on achievement in science of elementary students with different learning styles. The sample of 100 students was taken which was randomly divided into two groups namely Experimental and Control Group. The students in the experimental group who received teaching using brain-based instructional methodologies outperformed than students in the control group on achievement test. In addition, students in the experimental groups with accommodation and divergent learning styles had considerably higher mean scores on achievement in science as compared to convergent and assimilation learning styles. Hence, the students' achievement in science improved significantly when they were taught using brain-based teaching methodologies.
Social Impact of COVID-19 Lockdowns on Indian Migrant Workers: A Survey-Based Investigation
Authors: - Dr. Ashu Ram
Published: May 2024

This research investigates the social impact of COVID-19 lockdowns on Indian migrant workers, aiming to fill a literature gap by providing empirical insights into their experiences and challenges during the pandemic. Utilizing a cross-sectional survey design, data were collected through structured interviews with 200 migrant workers across various regions of India. The study analyzed the impact on employment status, sources of financial support, mental health outcomes, changes in social support networks, access to healthcare services, coping mechanisms, perception of government support, and willingness to return to urban centers for work. The findings highlight a significant decline in employment, reliance on savings and remittances, heightened mental health burden, erosion of social support networks, barriers to healthcare access, diverse coping strategies, dissatisfaction with government support, and reluctance to return to urban centers post-lockdown. These findings underscore the urgent need for targeted interventions and policy responses to address the socio-economic and psychological needs of migrant workers, promote resilience, and build more inclusive and equitable societies.
STUDIES ON GAS EMISSIONS RESULTING FROM MUNICIPAL WASTE INCINERATION
Authors:   TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF CLUJ NAPOCA, JUHASZ JOZSEF
Published: May 2024

The purpose of this paper is the study of MSW incineration and the analysis of the results of gas emissions
obtained from the process. The waste incineration process was monitored for 30 minutes, during which
continuous measurements were made of the process parameters and the resulting emissions.
Alleviated Shifted Gegenbauer Spectral Method for Ordinary and Fractional Differential Equations
Authors: Sayed S. M. , Mohamed A. S. , El-Dahab E. M. Abo , Youssri Y. H.
Published: May 2024

This article introduces two numerical methods to address boundary value problems associated with secondorder and fractional differential equations. These methods employ two parameters related to shifted Gegenbauer polynomials as their basis functions. The process involves establishing a differentiation operational matrix for the shifted Gegenbauer polynomials. Subsequently, the initial/boundary value problems for ordinary and fractional differential equations are transformed into a system of equations through the Galerkin, collocation, and tau methods. The convergence analysis is ensured by leveraging theorems pertaining to the shifted Gegenbauer polynomials. To validate the accuracy of the approach, numerous numerical examples are presented.
MODERN METHODS OF PREPARING CONTESTANTS FOR THE INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIAD ON STANDARDIZATION IN THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA
Authors:   Saint Petersburg State University of Aerospace Instrumentation, Epifantsev K.V.
Published: May 2024

The article presents the process of preparing students and schoolchildren for the Olympiad on standardization in the field of ISO standards in 2023 as a unique experience in the field of formation of engineering super-competencies. The uniqueness of the training process lies in the fact that the educational process of the university training methodology had to be projected onto the training of a team consisting of participants of different ages of the Olympiad - from 7th grade schoolchildren to 1st year university students, while laying down super-competencies. The understanding of the material had to be as adaptive as possible for different categories of students. The relevance of the research lies in building up competencies in the field of international projects, contributing to a more extensive familiarization with current tasks in the field of aerospace instrumentation. The article also emphasizes that such Olympiads are important from the point of view of training not only students, but also teachers. An important stage of preparation was the experience of accumulated knowledge in the process of teaching students in the specialty 27.03.01 "Standardization and metrology". The learning process in the article is described based on the analysis of learning systems for students of different ages, the importance of supercompetencies in the modern course of training in technical specialties is presented. The peculiarity of standardization training is the symbiosis of legal and technical competencies in a single key, because On the one hand, objects of regulatory, technical and legal information are used in the learning process (for example, «Garant» is a member of the Russian Association of Legal Information), on the other hand, it is also necessary to conduct training in the field of technological processes and design documentation, in the field of electrical and circuit engineering.
PROJECT ACTIVITIES IN TEACHING PHILOLOGICAL DISCIPLINES OF THE THEORETICAL CYCLE
Authors:   Samara State University of Social Sciences and Education, Abramovskih E.V. , Smolenskaya M.A.
Published: May 2024

The purpose of the article is to explore the possibilities of project activities both in teaching theoretical disciplines at a pedagogical university («Introduction to Literary Studies», «Theory of Literature», «Poetics of Literary Text»), and in extracurricular (research) work. The main stages of work of students at different levels of education (bachelor's, master's, postgraduate) on the projects «Lotman's Semiosphere» and «Matrix of Formalism» are shown. In preparation for the final project, students study the main literature on the relevant scientific problem. Immersing themselves in scientific work, students identify basic theoretical concepts, their definitions, types, and functions. For each work, brief notes are compiled, the provisions of which are algorithmized using visualization tools. The given forms of project implementation within the framework of teaching philological disciplines of the theoretical cycle demonstrate the optimization of the educational process. Students, under the guidance of a supervisor, are involved in comprehending a wide field of scientific and research problems relevant to the modern paradigm of humanitarian knowledge. Project activities make it possible to successfully solve the problems posed in the programs for teaching philological disciplines of the theoretical cycle. The presented experience of design technology can be used not only at a university in teaching theoretical disciplines, but also to solve other methodological and pedagogical problems.
PROBLEM OF ADAPTATION OF A FICTIONAL WORK TITLE WHEN TRANSLATING IT FROM A FOREIGN LANGUAGE INTO RUSSIAN
Authors:   Samara State Technical University, Zhuravlev A.P.
Published: May 2024

Adaptation of a text when translating it from a foreign language is one of the most crucial tasks for a translator. Need for adaptation of a text or its parts during translation is caused by linguistic and cultural differences between an original text and its translation. Adaptation is particularly important when translating of fictional works of various kinds, such as novels, poems or movies. That is because such work not only conveys information (which is the main function of every language) but also performs a function of emotional and esthetic impact on its recipient. In this case, quite often the biggest translator’s concern is adaptation of a title of a fictional work. Apart from other reasons, this problem is caused by a high level of compression of information implicated in such title. Because of this, a translator should cope with a number of issues in order to translate this title properly – from familiarizing himself with a fictional work to be translated to using a wide range of lexical and grammatical transformations.
ABOUT THE RECOMMENDED LIST OF DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN LITERATURE FOR INDEPENDENT STUDY FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS: AXIOLOGICAL APPROACH IN THE CONTEXT OF MODERN REALITIES
Authors:   Samara State University of Social Sciences and Education, Radaeva E.A.
Published: May 2024

This article is devoted to rethinking the composition of the hundreds of books recommended by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation for schoolchildren to read independently - the so-called “Putin’s list”, published on January 16, 2013, as well as the list of 100 books of foreign literature published on January 23, 2013, compiled The Union of Writers of Russia - lists that were not further correlated. Using the example of a brief analysis of several works ("How the Steel Was Tempered" by N.A. Ostrovsky; "The Wild Dog Dingo, or the Tale of First Love" by R. Fraerman; "1984" by J. Orwell, etc.), the expediency/inexpediency of inclusion is indicated some authors and works in these lists today - either from the point of view of low relevance, artistic value, or from the point of view of the need to study them exclusively under the guidance of experienced teachers. In this study, the author relied, in particular, on the theory of generations, which also needs to be taken into account if the tasks of the most effective spiritual, moral and patriotic education of youth are set at the state level, despite the fact that over the past decade, in the light of the geopolitical situation, the value guidelines of Russians. All of the above factors are important to take into account when preparing future literature teachers in pedagogical universities.
E.N. TOLSTOY’S NOVEL «LIDA»: BEYOND MORALITY
Authors:   Samara National Research University, Perepelkin M.A. ,   Russian Christian Humanitarian Academy named after F. M. Dostoevsky
Published: May 2024

The article analyzes the novel «Lida» by E. N. Tolstoy, which was published in 1898 in two issues of the journal «Bulletin of Europe». Exploring the system of heroes in the novel, the author of the article consistently draws attention to the Sinyakin family, the maid Fenya, the father and son Berezensky, the sister of Prince Ozhogina and, finally, to Baroness Mühlbach and her daughter Lida – Princess Lydia Berezenskaya. An analysis of the views and value systems of all the listed characters allows us to conclude that the author of the novel builds on its pages a holistic system for revising moral and ethical norms and rules that serve as a guarantee of moral balance and social equilibrium. When making a deal with morality, each of the heroes believes that his deal is an exclusively special case that does not pose a threat to morality as such; Lida turned out to be a heroine who lives outside of morality and is not even aware of its existence. As a result, morality, which had been corrected and relegated to the background for some time, disappears completely, and a cynic who has no idea what «morality» is and why it is needed comes to the forefront of everyday life’s ups and downs – this is exactly the kind of person the main character of the novel becomes, Lida. Carrying out a revision of the views and values he inherited, A. N. Tolstoy, carrying out a revision of the views and values he inherited, will conclude that morality itself is unviable, alienation from which became the subject of artistic reflection of his sister, E. N. Tolstoy.
Dysregulation of BCL-2 family proteins in blood neoplasm: therapeutic relevance of antineoplastic agent venetoclax
Authors: Tayeb Faris
Published: May 2024

During cellular stress, the master regulators of intrinsic self-death (apoptosis) are BCL-2 family proteins. The BCL-2 family proteins play a key role in apoptosis and are tightly regulated via other BCL-2 family proteins, non-BCL-2 protein suppressors, and epigenetic modifications. As the name implies, these proteins possess one or two of the four BCL-2 homology domains (BH1–BH4). According to their roles, they are classified as pro-apoptotic or pro-survival proteins. BH-3-only proteins possess a single BH3 domain and are specific/key effector proteins for intracellular death commitment, particularly in the context of cell survival and programmed cell death. This delicate interplay among the BCL-2 family members is essential for maintaining the primary hemostasis, or balance, of cell fate. The anti-apoptotic proteins, such as BCL-2 and BCL-XL, promote cell survival by inhibiting apoptosis. On the other hand, the pro-apoptotic proteins, such as BAX and BAK, drive apoptosis. It ensures that cells are able to respond appropriately to various internal and external signals, ultimately determining whether a cell survives or undergoes programmed cell death. Understanding and targeting this delicate balance is a promising avenue for developing therapeutic strategies to modulate cell fate and treat various diseases. The molecular pathogenesis of BCL-2 family proteins in blood disorders involves differential expression of these components resulting in the dysregulation of the pathway contributing to cell survival and resistance to apoptosis as observed in follicular lymphoma, diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, and acute myeloid leukemia. Such dysregulation is a major impediment to standard therapies and aids in chemo resistance. Studies show some promising clinical outcomes with antineoplastic agent venetoclax either as a monotherapy or in combination with other agents. This review discusses recent studies on the regulation of BCL-2 family proteins which might provide a molecular landscape for their clinical implications in blood disorders.
Hepatic perivascular epithelioid cell tumors: Benign, malignant, and uncertain malignant potential
Authors: Amante Marcelo Fabián
Published: May 2024

In 2013, the World Health Organization defined perivascular epithelioid cell tumor (PEComa) as “a mesenchymal tumor which shows a local association with vessel walls and usually expresses melanocyte and smooth muscle markers.” This generic definition seems to better fit the PEComa family, which includes angiomyolipoma, clear cell sugar tumor of the lung, lymphangioleiomyomatosis, and a group of histologically and immunophenotypically similar tumors that include primary extrapulmonary sugar tumor and clear cell myomelanocytic tumor. Clear cell tumors with this immunophenotypic pattern have also had their malignant variants described. When localizing to the liver, preoperative radiological diagnosis has proven to be very difficult, and most patients have been diagnosed with hepatocellular carcinoma, focal nodular hyperplasia, hemangioma, or hepatic adenoma based on imaging findings. Examples of a malignant variant of the liver have been described. Finally, reports of malignant variants of these lesions have increased in recent years. Therefore, we support the use of the Folpe criteria, which in 2005 established the criteria for categorizing a PEComa as benign, malignant, or of uncertain malignant potential. Although they are not considered ideal, they currently seem to be the best approach and could be used for the categorization of liver tumors.
Lyric poetry of Venedikt Mart in 1917: from artistic ethnography to social and philosophical issues
Authors: Сливко С.В.
Published: May 2024

В статье рассмотрено развитие лирической поэзии известного дальневосточного поэта Венедикта Марта в период Февральской революции. Развитие традиционных мотивов в творчестве поэта и обращение им к художественной этнографии дополнилось произведениями, в которой этот подход дополнился социально-философским осмыслением общественных проблем, обостренных развитием общенационального кризиса. Выявлены особенности осмысления поэтом этнического своеобразия Дальнего Востока России, а также китайского и корейского населения. Рассмотрено отражение в творчестве Венедикта Марта влияния зарубежной литературы, а также революционной действительности 1917 года.

The article considers the development of lyric poetry of Venedikt Mart, the famous Far East poet, during the February Revolution. The development of traditional motifs in the poet's creative work, and his appeal to artistic ethnography were supplemented by works in which this approach was aligned with socio-philosophical comprehension of social problems aggravated by the development of the national crisis. The peculiarities of the poet's comprehension of the ethnic originality of the Russian Far East, as well as the Chinese and Korean population, are revealed. The reflection in the work of Venedikt Mart of the influence of foreign literature, as well as the revolutionary reality of 1917 is considered.
Independent expert assessment of foreign language competence of pedagogical university students
Authors: Сергеева И.Ф.
Published: May 2024

В статье рассматривается участие высших учебных заведений Российской Федерации в совместной международной программе по оценке качества обучения французскому языку как иностранному учащихся общеобразовательных учреждений и студентов вузов.

The article examines the participation of Russian higher educational institutions in a joint international program to assess the quality of teaching French as a foreign language to students of general education institutions and university students.
Awake targeted memory reactivation doesn’t work
Authors: Hoffman Linda J. , Foley Julia M. , Tanrıverdi Büşra , Chein Jason , Olson Ingrid R.
Published: May 2024

Memories are pliable and can be biased by post-encoding information. In targeted memory reactivation (TMR) studies, participants encode information then sleep, during which time sounds or scents that were previously associated with the encoded images are re-presented in an effort to trigger reactivation of the associated memory traces. Upon subsequent testing, memory for reactivated items is often enhanced. Is sleep essential for this process? The literature on awake TMR is small and findings are mixed. Here, we asked English-speaking adults to learn Japanese vocabulary words. During a subsequent active rest phase, participants played Tetris while sound cues associated with the vocabulary words were presented. Results showed that when memories were reactivated, they were either disrupted (Experiment 1) or unaffected (Experiments 2, 3). These findings indicate that awake TMR is not beneficial, and may actually impair subsequent memory. These findings have important implications for research on memory consolidation and reactivation.
Surprise!—Clarifying the link between insight and prediction error
Authors: Becker Maxi , Wang Xinhao , Cabeza Roberto
Published: May 2024

The AHA experience, a moment of deep understanding during insightful problem-solving involving feelings of certainty, pleasure, and surprise, has captivated psychologists for more than a century. Recently, a new theoretical framework has proposed a link between the AHA experience and prediction error (PE), a popular concept in decision-making and reinforcement learning. This framework suggests that participants maintain a meta-cognitive prediction about the time it takes to solve a problem and the AHA experience arises when the problem is solved earlier than expected, resulting in a meta-cognitive PE. In our preregistered online study, we delved deeper into this idea, investigating whether prediction errors also pertain to participants’ predictions regarding the solvability of the problem itself, and which dimension of the AHA experience aligns with the meta-cognitive PE. Utilizing verbal insight problems, we found a positive association between the AHA experience and the meta-cognitive PE, specifically in regards to problem solvability. Specifically, the element of surprise, a critical AHA dimension, emerged as a key indicator of the meta-cognitive PE, while other dimensions—such as pleasure, certainty, and suddenness—showed no signs for similar relationships, with suddenness exhibiting a negative correlation with meta-cognitive PE. This new finding provides further evidence that aspects of the AHA experience, surprise in particular, correspond to a meta-cognitive PE. The finding also underscores the multifaceted nature of this phenomenon, linking insights with learning theories and enhancing our understanding of this intriguing phenomenon.
The neural implausibility of the diffusion decision model doesn’t matter for cognitive psychometrics, but the Ornstein-Uhlenbeck model is better
Authors: Wang Jia-Shun , Donkin Christopher
Published: May 2024

In cognitive psychometrics, the parameters of cognitive models are used as measurements of the processes underlying observed behavior. In decision making, the diffusion decision model (DDM) is by far the most commonly used cognitive psychometric tool. One concern when using this model is that more recent theoretical accounts of decision-making place more emphasis on neural plausibility, and thus incorporate many assumptions not found in the DDM. One such model is the Ising Decision Maker (IDM), which builds from the assumption that two pools of neurons with self-excitation and mutual inhibition receive perceptual input from external excitatory fields. In this study, we investigate whether the lack of such mechanisms in the DDM compromises its ability to measure the processes it does purport to measure. We cross-fit the DDM and IDM, and find that the conclusions of DDM would be mostly consistent with those from an analysis using a more neurally plausible model. We also show that the Ornstein-Uhlenbeck Model (OUM) model, a variant of the DDM that includes the potential for leakage (or self-excitation), reaches similar conclusions to the DDM regarding the assumptions they share, while also sharing an interpretation with the IDM in terms of self-excitation (but not leakage). Since the OUM is relatively easy to fit to data, while being able to capture more neurally plausible mechanisms, we propose that it be considered an alternative cognitive psychometric tool to the DDM.
Alkol Kötüye Kullanımı
Authors: Işık Cihangir , Yücesan Yılmaz Onur , Cengiz Meksel
Published: May 2024

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Análisis cuantitativo de riesgos utilizando "MCSimulRisk" como herramienta didáctica
Authors: Acebes Senovilla Fernando , Curto Lorenzo David , De Antón Heredero Juan , Villafáñez Cardeñoso Félix
Published: May 2024

La gestión del riesgo es una disciplina fundamental dentro de la gestión de proyectos, la cual incluye, entre otros, el análisis cuantitativo de los riesgos. A lo largo de varios años de docencia, hemos observado dificultades en los alumnos al realizar Simulación de Monte Carlo, dentro del análisis cuantitativo de los riesgos. El objetivo de este artículo es presentar “MCSimulRisk”, como herramienta docente que permitirá a los estudiantes realizar simulación de Monte Carlo y aplicarlo a proyectos de cualquier complejidad, de una manera sencilla e intuitiva. Esta herramienta posibilita incorporar al modelo cualquier tipo de incertidumbre identificada en el proyecto.
Mixed integer linear programming models to measure the economic impact of Zero-Buffers in Heijunka Flow Shop Scheduling
Authors: Bautista-Valhondo Joaquín , Alfaro-Pozo Rocío
Published: May 2024

A classic production line for mixed models with a fixed cycle time is transformed into a flowshop by removing the time restrictions at the workstations. In the new production line, the Heijunka concept of Just in Time manufacturing is applied, imposing on the sequences of products that they preserve the production mix through linear constraints. In this work, we propose a MILP model for the new problem which is solved with the IBM-CPLEX solver using the set of 23 Nissan-9Eng.I instances. It is concluded that the economic impact due to production losses is very significant when the buffers between the stations of the engine production line are suppressed (1224 €/day), while the economic impact generated by Heijunka is negligible (9.83 €/day) compared to the economic and management advantages it offers.
Mild and efficient synthesis and base-promoted rearrangement of novel isoxazolo[4,5-b]pyridines
Authors: Nikol’skiy Vladislav V , Minyaev Mikhail E , Bastrakov Maxim A , Starosotnikov Alexey M
Published: May 2024

An efficient method for the synthesis of isoxazolo[4,5-b]pyridines has been developed on the basis of readily available 2-chloro-3-nitropyridines via the intramolecular nucleophilic substitution of the nitro group as a key step. The previously unknown base-promoted Boulton–Katritzky rearrangement of isoxazolo[4,5-b]pyridine-3-carbaldehyde arylhydrazones into 3-hydroxy-2-(2-aryl[1,2,3]triazol-4-yl)pyridines was observed.
Barreras de Acceso a la Atención Sanitaria en Enfermedad de Alzheimer en América Latina. Una Revisión Sistemática
Authors: González Sánchez Ruth Alexandra , López Sáenz Juliana Alexandra
Published: May 2024

Las barreas de acceso y las necesidades de salud insatisfechas, son responsables por año de 150.000 muertes evitables en América Latina; los cambios demográficos de la región involucran una mayor prevalencia de la demencia, con una tendencia en aumento según las proyecciones para 2050. Mediante una revisión sistemática de la literatura, en Pubmed y la Biblioteca virtual de salud, desde 2008, aplicando la metodología PRISMA, se busca identificar y clasificar las barreras de acceso a la atención sanitaria para la enfermedad de Alzhéimer en América Latina.bSe identificaron 403 registros, de los cuales 13 fueron considerados elegibles para análisis, principalmente de tipo observacional. Encontrando que adicional a los determinantes en salud relacionados con las barreras geográficas, económicas y culturales de una región en vías de desarrollo, existe una barrera crítica, debido a la insuficiente formación académica en demencia del personal asistencial sanitario, junto a la escasez de pruebas validadas en la población, que puede resultar en fallos diagnósticos. Por tanto, el estudio de las barreras, representa un desafío crucial para la salud pública en la región, como paso fundamental hacia su eliminación.
Enseñanza de la Lectura desde la Metacognición, una Revisión Literaria
Authors: Solís Ospino Sandy Cenith , Russo Villero Brenda Del Carmen
Published: May 2024

En este artículo de revisión se propone un abordaje teórico de la enseñanza de la lectura a la luz de los aportes de la metacognición, como aspecto relevante a nivel educativo, pero con mucho aún por explorar. Este artículo pretende realizar una definición del término metacognición, partir de la reflexión pedagógica que surge de la necesidad de implementarla como estrategia para fomentar la comprensión lectora. Para ello se realizó un análisis documental utilizando Google Scholar y Scopus, donde se incluyeron estudios directamente relacionados con el objetivo de estudio. Se categorizó la información de acuerdo a los objetivos de la investigación y se concluyó que pese a que este es un término que integra una serie de teorías, se debe delimitar su aplicación específicamente a las áreas para poder conceptualizar particularidades.
Gamification as a Didactic Motivator in Low-Resource Public English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Classrooms in Ecuador
Authors: Preciado Asanza Tanya Elizabeth , Preciado Asanza María Vanessa , Mendoza Martínez Mayra Alejandra , Recalde García Frans Andrés
Published: May 2024

The present article explores the feasibility and impacts of Gamification as a motivational tool in classrooms within low-resource public institutions in Ecuador, particularly in teaching English as a Foreign Language. By integrating game design elements into the educational process, teachers tend to enhance student motivation, thus creating a more effective environment for language learning. Traditionally, educators in Ecuadorian public institutions face challenges in engaging students in their classes, often due to outdated teaching methodologies and limited access to educational and technological resources. This study focuses on how gamification can increase student motivation and foster a more stimulating and enjoyable learning environment in low-resource settings concerning English as a Foreign Language instruction. Through the incorporation of gaming elements, teachers can improve language acquisition, student engagement, and encourage collaborative learning, as evidenced by previous studies. The utilization of a qualitative-deductive approach allowed for data collection through an extensive literature review across various educational contexts. Results suggest that Gamification offers a promising perspective for overcoming challenges in traditional education, promoting active student participation. Additionally, the findings highlight the potential of Gamification to revolutionize teaching practice and enrich the entire educational experience.
Analysis of Declared Pedagogical Practices in STEM Education in Morocco
Authors: Benrherbal Abderrahmane , Rioux Miranda
Published: May 2024

Internationally, we observe that the results of Moroccan students in mathematics are significantly lower than the average results of students from other countries. This observation, could in part, be explained by maintaining an approach based on the transmission of knowledge which does not promote the development of student skills. Since STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) based instruction has been shown to have a positive impact on student achievement in mathematics, we explored the teaching and assessment practices reported by five Moroccan teachers in order to identify practices that would be compatible with teaching based on STEM. Although only one participant said they knew this approach, our results indicate that all participants have practices compatible with an integrated approach to STEM. These results outline a future where teachers and researchers will work together to implement STEM-based education and explore, in the Moroccan context, the scope and limits of such education.
Investigation of the Relationship Between Cervical Vertebral Column Degeneration and Posterior Circulation Perfusion Area Ischemia
Authors: Poçan Süheyl , Karakaş Levent
Published: May 2024

Aim: The primary objective of this study was to establish whether degeneration of the cervical vertebrae and paravertebral structures serves as a predisposing factor for ischemic processes by disrupting hemodynamics in the posterior system through mechanical effects on the vertebral arteries.
Material and Method: We conducted a retrospective analysis of 180 patients who underwent various imaging tests between January 2017 and October 2023. These tests included cervical magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), cervical computed tomography (CT), carotid-vertebral neck CT angiography (CTA), cranial CT, and cranial MRI. Of the 180 patients, 90 had mild degeneration or no significant degeneration, with a mean age of 58 years, and 90 had significant cervical spondylosis (CS) with a mean age of 64 years. The radiological findings were statistically analyzed, and a p-value of less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant.
Results: There was no significant difference between age and parenchymal density in the control group (p=0.09). There was no statistically significant difference between the age and parenchymal density in the CS group (p=0.07). As CS became more severe, there was a statistically significant increase in the incidence of atrophic enlargement of the cerebellar folia and loss of density in the posterior fossa (p=0.03) and posterior circulation infarcts (POCI) (p=0.04).
Conclusion: When severe, CS can adversely affect vascular hemodynamics in the posterior system, predisposing perfused neural parenchyma to ischemia.
MODEL PASTORAL KONSELING TERHADAP ANAK SEKOLAH MINGGU DI GPO PRABUMULIH
Authors: Sitindaon Riky Handoko
Published: May 2024

Anak-anak tidak dapat mengerti kalau mereka mengalami masalah, dan anak-anak tidak dapat menceritakan masalahnya dengan baik. Dibutuhkan model pastoral konseling terhadap anak yang tepat agar anak dapat mengerti masalahnya dan menyelesaikannya. Anak Sekolah Minggu di Gereja GPO Prabumulih membutuhkan pelayanan pastoral konseling, namun guru-guru Sekolah Minggu yang ada di Gereja ini tidak mengerti pelayanan konseling kepada anak-anak. Maka, tujuan penelitian untuk memberikan suatu model pastoral konseling kepada anak untuk guru Sekolah Minggu. Dalam penelitian ini, metode yang digunakan secara Kualitatif dan kuantitatif. Penelitian Kualitatif untuk membahas obyek yang diteliti secara mendalam melalui berbagai bidang yang berhubungan dengan penelitian tersebut. Penelitian kuantitatif untuk mencari data yang telah dikumpulkan melalui wawancara dan data kuesioner penelitian. Hasil dari penelitian ini ditemukan model pastoral konseling yang relevan dengan anak Sekolah Minggu di GPO Parabumulih. Harapannya dengan adanya model pastoral konseling ini, guru Sekolah Minggu dapat digunakan untuk menyelesaikan dan memulihkan masalah anak-anak Sekolah Minggu.
HOMILETIK INTERKULTURAL: BERKHOTBAH DI TENGAH MASYARAKAT METROPOLITAN
Authors: Christi Apin Militia
Published: May 2024

Menjadi pengkhotbah yang berhasil di kota Metropolitan dibutuhkan kecakapan budaya. Pengkhotbah harus membangun relasi dan jembatan antara pendengar yang berasal dari berbagai latar belakang agama, tingkat pendidikan, status sosial, dan tentunya suku. Oleh karena itu, dibutuhkan prinsip dan cara berkhotbah interkultural agar masyarakat metropolitan dapat memahami pesan yang hendak disampaikan. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah kualitatif deskriptif dengan pendekatan literatur review. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa homiletik interkulural dapat tercapai apabila sang pengkhotbah memiliki kecakapan komunikasi lintas budaya dengan pertolongan Roh Kudus sebagai Roh yang menembus batas budaya, menyeimbangkan antara isu budaya lokal dengan kontemporer, menggunakan teknologi, mengundang pengkhotbah dari budaya lain, dan tentunya kesadaran untuk mengembangkan misi serta ibadah multikultural.
UPAYA BERTEOLOGI KONTEKSTUAL: PENGAJARAN TENTANG POLA ASUH ANAK DALAM EFESUS 6:1-4 TERHADAP POLA ASUH ETNIS JAWA
Authors: Sugiono Sugiono , Sumiyati Sumiyati
Published: May 2024

Di era kemajuan teknologi peran orang tua dalam tugasnya mengasuh seorang anak bukanlah sebuah pekerjaan yang mudah.  Pentingnya pola asuh yang relevan sangat dibutuhkan untuk memberikan edukasi terhadap generasi digital yang telah kecanduan terhadap kecanggihan teknologi digital.  Tujuan penelitian ini ialah mendapatkan gambaran tentang konsep pola asuh berdasarkan Efesus 6:1-4 dan menurut Etnis Jawa.  Dari hasil pembahasan akan dicari persamaan dan perbedaan yang akan menjadi model pendekatan teologi kontekstual bagi masyarakat Jawa. Penelitian ini memakai metode kualitatif dengan sebuah pendekatan eksegesa, etnografi, wawancara, kepustakaan dan metode kontekstual.  Hasil yang ditemukan mengungkapkan bahwa Orang tua seharusnya menjadi seorang yang bertanggung jawab mendidik anak dengan hati yang melayani. Keterhubungan yang erat antara anak dengan orang tuanya memampukan orang tua memiliki tanggung jawab untuk memenuhi kehidupan seorang anak, dan sebaliknya jika seorang anak dengan patuh menyediakan hati diperlengkapi oleh orang tua maka pola asuh yang benar akan menunjang seluruh kehidupan anak dimasa depan.
Financial Education in Malaysian Primary Schools Curriculum
Authors: M. Subramaniam Kumaresan , Idris Izazol , Loganathan Rishi Kumar
Published: May 2024

Statistics from the Insolvency Department of Malaysia (IDM), (2020) have stated that a total of 84,805 individuals have been declared bankrupt in the five years from 2015 to December 2019. Malaysian Ministry of Education (MOE) is responsible for developing young people who are financially literate and smart in managing personal finances through the Strategy initiative National Financial Literacy 2019-2023. In line with efforts to instill good values from a young age, MOE has integrated elements of Financial Education in the school curriculum gradually, systematically, and comprehensively since 2014. Financial Education contents were explicitly written in primary school Mathematics Standard-Based Curriculum and Assessment Document (DSKP).
Osho Dynamic Meditation; Improved Stress Reduction in Farmer Determine by using Serum Cortisol and EEG (A Qualitative Study Review)
Authors: s. Khajbage Suyog , Paithankar V.V. , Vyas J.V. , Wankhade A.m.
Published: May 2024

A lot of thought should go into how to revitalize agriculture, because rural demand is critical for reviving the manufacturing sector. Agriculture is also significant because it employs 52% of the population and accounts for 17% of GDP. Over the last 17 years, approximately 14 million farmers have committed suicide. Although per capita land availability has decreased, agriculture's share of employment has decreased more slowly. It means that farmer stress is increase day by day. Dynamic meditation is a popular form of active meditation that was introduced in 1970 by an Indian mystic named osho. The impact of osho dynamic meditation on cortisol levels in the serum (cortisol is a stress marker) & therefore to observe whether it has any anti-stress effect. And calculate beta wave (stress wave) calculated by using EEG and observed reduction in waves or not. After study the hole article we can conclude 1. To study the effect of dynamic meditation on mental health. 2. To Study the effect of dynamic meditation on stress by testing serum cortisol. 3. To study the stress level in farmer before dynamic meditation and after dynamic meditation. Using EEG machine and to achieve better results. 4. To promote farmers and other people to do meditation for positive energy and stress-free life.
Design and Development of Billing Module for DRM
Authors: Shirsath Vaishali , Patil Pragati , Jadhav Manaswi , Jadhav Omkar , Kokare Sanskruti , Bokare Shreya
Published: May 2024

The goal of the proposed project is to develop a billing system that is both scalable and adaptable to meet the specific needs of data replication services. Service providers will be able to accurately bill their clients using this billing module’s many capabilities, which include usage-based pricing, multi tiered billing structures, and real-time cost tracking. For the Billing Module, we will create an adaptable and expandable system architecture. varied storage technologies, including cloud based and on-premises solutions, as well as varied data replication techniques, including synchronous and asynchronous replication, will be supported by the architecture. The intricacies of data replication utilisation can be monitored using the invoicing module. This covers the amount of data involved, the frequency of replication, and the number of source and target systems. To provide accurate bills for clients, the consumption data will be gathered and processed. The billing module will handle multi tiered charging structures in order to serve a wide range of customers. It is possible to design various customer segments or pricing plans, each with a unique pricing structure and set of billing specifications. The development of an intuitive web based dashboard will enable users to view their bills, expenses, and use. In addition, historical data and budget threshold setting will be available on this dashboard. Service providers will be able to implement charging capabilities with minimal disruption because to the billing module’s seamless integration with current data replication systems. Customization choices will also be offered to companies with certain billing requirements.
Sustainable Energy Consumption Analysis through Data Driven Insights
Authors: Pathak Sakshi , Asthana Tejas , Singh Rataul Divleen , Kaur Navjeet
Published: May 2024

Energy is the backbone of our society, supporting our daily activities and driving progress. It plays a crucial role in shaping our modern way of life. The future of global energy consumption is influenced by many factors, including demographics, economic dynamics, technological developments, political actions, environmental demands and geopolitical considerations. As the world's population continues to grow and urbanize, the demand for energy is increasing. At the same time, rapid technological innovations are shaping the energy landscape and changing production, distribution and consumption patterns. In the midst of this development, it is very important to optimize energy consumption, accurately anticipate needs, curb climate change, limit emissions of greenhouse gasses, fight against pollution and promote sustainability. This study includes an in-depth analysis of historical consumption trends, assessing the multiple benefits of renewable energy integration, estimating carbon emissions, formulating practical policy recommendations and providing empirically informed insights. The work is based on various data obtained from platforms such as Kaggle and using advanced visualization techniques such as Power BI dashboards. The study provides invaluable perspectives on future energy needs, the penetration of renewable sources into the energy mix, and the strategic needs to achieve sustainable energy use.
Admission Prediction Using Time Series Analysis
Authors: Punde Vaishnavi , Pawar Shekhar
Published: May 2024

Efficient resource allocation and strategic planning in educational institutions heavily rely on accurate predictions of student admissions. This paper presents a detailed investigation into the application of time series analysis techniques for admission prediction. We explore the utilization of historical admission data, spanning multiple academic cycles, to train and evaluate several time series models.The study encompasses a comparative analysis of traditional statistical models such as autoregressive integrated moving average (ARIMA) and seasonal autoregressive integrated moving average (SARIMA) alongside more advanced deep learning techniques like long short-term memory (LSTM) networks. By evaluating the performance metrics, including accuracy, robustness, and computational efficiency, we aim to identify the most suitable model for admission prediction tasks. Moreover, the research delves into the impact of various external factors such as changes in the academic calendar, socio-economic indicators, and demographic shifts on admission patterns. Understanding these factors is crucial for enhancing the predictive capabilities of the models and enabling institutions to adapt their strategies accordingly. The experimental results and comparative analysis provide valuable insights for educational institutions, enabling them to make data-driven decisions regarding enrollment management strategies and resource allocation. Ultimately, this research contributes to the advancement of admission prediction methodologies, facilitating more efficient and informed decision-making processes in the educational domain.
Consumer Behavior (The Nigerian Breweries Plc)
Authors: Ntonoba Mfam Mfam
Published: May 2024

Over the years, corporate organizations have considered different advertising strategies to address the growing need for market expansion and consumer satisfaction. This is evident by the various budgets allocated to marketing activities by companies and quality of the marketing team put together to develop adequate advertising strategies that would use the media platforms such as radio, TV, newspaper, internet and print to influence consumer behavior purchasing decisions. The research studied different advertising strategies used by advertising experts and integrated the media platforms that could be effective in carrying out the goal of the business. This influence is manifested in various ways such as awareness creation, arousal of interest, purchase and post–purchase decisions of consumers. The importance of this research is to elucidate the understanding of an organization marketing team on the identification and application of various advertising strategies in sync with media platforms. The integration of approach
Agriculture Assistant Chatbot
Authors: Reddy K. Venkat , Sathvik E. , Laya K. , Sri Harsha K.S.K.
Published: May 2024

Nowadays, every sector is developing in its own way, except the agriculture sector. The main goal of the project is to develop the agriculture sector and give hope to the farmers to grow themselves. In our opinion, in the future there will be no farmers, so this project may have an impact on agriculture. The chatbot will help humans gain more knowledge about the different aspects of good agriculture. We have designed this project using some ML techniques, AI, and NLP. The main results of this project will be about crop management, such as fertilizer dosage and nutrient requirements. The key strength of the chatbot lies in its integration with authoritative sources from "The Indian Council of Agricultural Research" (ICAR). Overall, this project mainly gives results about how good agriculture can be done.