bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Status of Tamil Language in Singapore: An Analysis of Family Domain
Authors:   University of Western Australia, SIM University, Kadakara Shanmugam
Published: January 2025

This paper addresses the phenomenon of Language Maintenance and Language Shift through a qualitative study of Tamil language in the family domain in Singapore. The influence of Singapore’s bilingual policy and the institutional support offered for maintenance of Tamil language provide the context in which the central research problem of the status of Tamil language in the family domain is addressed. Discussion of the findings considers the pressure on the Tamil language and possible consequences of continued language shift for the future of Tamil language in Singapore.
The Use of Literacy Materials in Early Childhood English Language and Literacy Programmes in Singapore: Local Responses to Global Trends
Authors:   University of Western Australia, Tang Alice
Published: January 2025

This paper explores local responses by Singapore pre-school teachers to the global trend towards English as the medium of instruction at the early childhood level of education. The paper reports research into how teachers have responded to the national literacy agenda, as outlined in the Curriculum Framework for Kindergartens in Singapore, using literacy materials in an early childhood English ‘literacy adoption’ programme over a period of one year. The study identified three interrelated and interdependent dimensions of influences on teachers’ use of literacy materials: choice of literacy materials; teacher beliefs and experience; and the literacy environment of the learner.
English Literatures in Post-colonial Singapore
Authors:   University of Western Australia; Taylor’s University, Dass Rozita
Published: January 2025

The emergence of a vibrant literary, culture and arts scene promotes Singapore’s claims as a hub for arts and culture in the Asian region, and as a global arts city by the 21st century. The richness and variety of Singapore literature from the early post-colonial years are evident in the evolution of a Singapore literary culture. The diaspora of Singapore writers and their facility with English as a global language simultaneously allows them to contribute to world literature and to internationalization of Singapore’s literary heritage as transnational writers. Despite this, there seems to be a disconnection between literature education in schools and the broader literary and arts culture of Singapore. This paper explores the state of the subject Literature in secondary schools in the context of this progressive, vibrant and diverse Singapore environment.
The Challenge of English Language Collocation Learning in an ES/FL Environment: PRC Students in Singapore
Authors:   University of Western Australia; National University of Singapore, Ying Yang
Published: January 2025

This study aimed to gain an in-depth understanding of English collocation learning and the development of learner autonomy by investigating a group of English as a Second Language (ESL) learners’ perspectives and practices in their learning of English collocations using an AWARE approach. A group of 20 PRC students learning English in Singapore were engaged in a qualitative collective case study. Findings revealed major differences between the collocation learning perspectives and practices of students who made significant progress in English language proficiency and those who made marginal progress. Interpretation of the data led to a description and explanation of the learners’ processes of learning English language collocations in four main areas. A collocation learning trajectory was discovered, with more successful learners progressing along this path at a faster rate than less successful learners. Based on the findings, a differentiated teaching model is proposed for pedagogical attention and practices in three main areas. Recommendations for future research and pedagogical development are also made.
Teacher Education: English Language and Literature in a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Environment
Authors:   University of Western Australia, Kayad Florence G.
Published: January 2025

As part of Malaysia’s aspirations to achieve developed nation status by 2020 and become a key player in the global economy, the government has sought to improve the English language proficiency of its citizens while maintaining the status and significance of the Malay Language as the national language. Recent strategies have involved incorporating a literature component in the English Language subject in primary and secondary schools. Despite more than a decade of literature instruction, results in national and international tests show that literacy and proficiency in English among Malaysian students are below standards. With students’ poor performance in English linked to teachers’ apparent lack of proficiency in English and the expectation that all teachers of English in Malaysia are able to teach literature, it is necessary to examine how prospective teachers are being prepared for the task. The study reported in this paper explored the experience of pre-service and conversion teachers of English in dealing with studying literature as part of their teacher education at the tertiary level. This experience reflects the interface between theoretical and pedagogical knowledge of literature, conceptualised as literary literacy. The findings provided new insights into literature education in the non-native context, with implications for policy and practice in literature education of English teachers in Malaysia.
A Multi-Level Simultaneous Analysis of How Student and School Characteristics are Related to Students’ English Language Achievement
Authors:   Trakya University, Güvendir Emre
Published: January 2025

This study examines how student and school characteristics are related to Turkish students’ English language achievement in the Evaluation of Student Achievement Test (ÖBBS) of 2009. The participants involve 43,707 ninth-year students who took the ÖBBS in 2009. Two-level hierarchical linear modeling was conducted for data analysis. Findings show that many variables outside the domain of language-related factors influence students' foreign language performance. The study is significant for foreign language teachers and language teaching policymakers as it raises awareness of student and school characteristics related to English language achievement.
Examining the Language Factor in Mathematics Assessments
Authors:   Gazi University, Kan Adnan ,   American Institutes for Research, Bulut Okan
Published: January 2025

This study investigates whether word problems and mathematically expressed items can be used interchangeably regardless of their linguistic complexities. A sample of sixth-grade students was given two forms of a mathematics assessment. The first form included mathematics items with mathematical terms, expressions, and equations, whereas the second form included the same items as word problems. Explanatory item response modeling was used to examine the impact of item type and gender on the difficulty levels of items and test scores. The results showed that word problems were easier than mathematically expressed items. Gender and its interaction with the linguistic complexity of mathematics items did not seem to have any impact on student performance on the test.
Re-examining the Curriculum Development Centre: Coordinative Federalism and Kingdon’s Agenda-Setting (1975-87)
Authors:   Faculty of Education, University of Tasmania, Rodwell Grant
Published: January 2025

During the period from 1975 through to 1987, the Commonwealth ventured into curriculum development, an activity previously managed by states and territories. Unlike the ACARA Curriculum of the Rudd-Gillard-Rudd governments, the Curriculum Development Centre's (CDC) initiatives were not mandatory; instead, coordinative federalism was the dominant influence. This paper posits that Kingdon’s Agendas framework is a valuable lens for examining the historical circumstances that led to this educational policy, as it necessitates an exploration of the political context of the era, including the administration politics of the CDC.
Ministerial Councils and Australian School Education: Cooperative Federalism and the Progressive Years (1919-39)
Authors:   Faculty of Education, University of Tasmania, Rodwell Grant
Published: January 2025

During the period 1919-39, through rather passive and uncontroversial means under the banner of cooperative federalism, the Commonwealth instituted some major and long-lasting school educational policies. During this period, it was generally acknowledged that the Commonwealth should eschew involvement in school education; yet, the politics of the time, with the additional imperatives of the dominant zeitgeist, drove Commonwealth involvement in school education through ministerial councils.
Confessional Theology and Contestation in a Secular University
Authors:   Universitas Pelita Harapan, Indonesia, Malcolm Matthew R. ,   Faculty of Education, University of Western Australia, O’Donoghue Tom
Published: January 2025

Issues arising from relationships between academic departments in universities and external stakeholders are numerous and complex. This paper illustrates the matter by focusing on a dispute in the theology department at the University of Pretoria, South Africa, which came to a head from 2004 to 2007. The dispute itself is detailed, and developments influencing it at the local, national, and global (worldwide theological education) levels are considered. A number of education issues that were at stake in the dispute are then examined in relation to models of leadership, models of teaching, student learning, equity, and the place of stakeholders.
(Re)Positioning Team Teaching: The Visibility and Viability of Learning in Classrooms
Authors:   Mary Immaculate College, Ó Murchú Finn ,   University of Limerick, Conway Paul
Published: January 2025

Team teaching, where two teachers teach in the same classroom at the same time, while not a new concept, is increasingly being positioned and repositioned in research and policy literatures as central in advancing a range of valued educational goals. These goals include supporting inclusive learning for all students as well as supporting classroom-based elements of teacher learning and professional development. However, team teaching remains more often encouraged by policymakers than enacted effectively by practitioners. This article focuses on the visibility and viability of students’ learning experiences within a larger team teaching initiative involving 20 teaching dyads in 7 post-primary schools in Ireland, between 2007-2011. The research method adopted an interpretative paradigm to capture the evolving perspectives of participants. Data collection encompassed interviews and observations (n=9) with three pairs of teachers (n=6) in two schools involving 34 lower-secondary students. Adopting an inductive approach, Positioning Theory offers a framework for theorising learner experiences of teaching and learning in team-taught lessons. Findings are discussed in terms of their possible implications for both research, practice, and policy vis-à-vis more nuanced understanding and enactment of team teaching.
ASSESSMENT OF RISK FACTORS FOR CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE IN PATIENTS ATTENDING A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY
Authors: Mujtaba Ali , Rehman Muhammad Attique Ur , Ali Jamal , Zafar Bushra , Tammar Maisam , Mehmood Azhar , Syed Kinza , Muhammad Adil
Published: January 2025

Background: Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a leading cause of global morbidity and mortality, resulting in impaired blood flow to the myocardium, myocardial infarction, and heart failure. Major risk factors include hypertension, diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia, smoking, physical inactivity, and advancing age. Despite the burden of CAD, limited data exists on its predictors in low-resource settings, particularly in South Asia. This study aimed to assess the frequency of conventional risk factors for CAD among patients admitted to a tertiary care hospital.
Objective: To determine the prevalence of conventional CAD risk factors, explore their association with CAD, and provide insights for targeted preventive interventions.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted over six months (June to November 2024) in a tertiary care hospital. A total of 154 patients diagnosed with CAD were enrolled using non-probability purposive sampling. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews and medical record reviews using a self-structured, non-validated questionnaire. Demographic, clinical, and lifestyle variables, including physical activity, dietary habits, and smoking status, were analyzed using SPSS, with statistical significance determined by p-values.
Results: The mean age of participants was 58.01 years (SD=9.509). Hypertension was the most prevalent risk factor, affecting 79.9% (p=0.069). Diabetes was present in 61% of patients (p=0.760), while 52.6% had hyperlipidemia (p=0.960). A positive family history was reported by 37% (p=0.459). Physical inactivity was observed in 59.1%, and 55.8% consumed an unhealthy diet. Among men, 20.1% were current smokers, while no women reported smoking (p=0.000).
Conclusion: The study confirms a high burden of traditional CAD risk factors, emphasizing the need for public health interventions targeting modifiable risks such as physical inactivity, unhealthy diets, and smoking. Larger, longitudinal studies are recommended to establish causal relationships.
Prevalencia de enterobiasis en centros educativos de los Valles del Tuy (estado Miranda, Venezuela)
Authors: Nessi Anaibeth Josefina , Guzmán Carmen Teresa , Galindo Mónica , Barrero Jesús , Cordero Adriana , Pérez María Virginia
Published: January 2025

La enterobiasis, helmintiasis causada por Enterobius vermicularis, (E. vermicularis) es una de las enfermedades transmisibles de mayor prevalencia en la población infantil, difícil de controlar y diagnosticar, debido a la diversidad de factores de riesgo y la no implementación de técnicas adecuadas para su detección. El objetivo fue estimar la prevalencia de enterobiasis en niños de edad preescolar de dos instituciones educativas privada (A) y oficial (B) de Santa Lucía del Tuy Edo Miranda Venezuela, durante el periodo escolar 2016- 2017 y su relación con algunos factores epidemiológicos. La detección de los huevos del E. vermicularis se realizó mediante la técnica de la cinta adhesiva conocida como la técnica de Graham y la información de factores epidemiológicos se obtuvo mediante un cuestionario aplicado a los padres. Se realizó un muestreo no probabilístico por conveniencia; los datos se analizaron mediante porcentajes de frecuencias relativas y la prueba de Chi cuadrado (X2) con un intervalo de confianza de 95% (p<0,05). En los 63 participantes del estudio, distribuidos por grupo escolar A y B, correspondieron 29 al grupo escolar A y 34 al B, se encontró 36,5% (23/63) de positividad para E. vermicularis, La Institución A presentó el 20,63% (13/63) y la Institución B el 15,87% (10/63). Los dos grupos escolares fueron homogéneos en relación a las variables evaluadas, sin embargo, la aplicación de Odds ratio, permitió demostrar que existe un riesgo de 1,95 veces más de contraer enterobiasis en la Institución A.
REQUISITOS TÉCNICOS DE LA NORMA ISO 15189:2012 EN EL PROCESAMIENTO DE MUESTRAS BIOLÓGICAS EN LABORATORIOS DE MICOLOGÍA
Authors: Ferrara Giuseppe Antonio , Bustamante Yacelli , Panizo María Mercedes
Published: January 2025

El objetivo de este trabajo fue diagnosticar la conformidad de los requisitos técnicos establecidos en la Norma ISO 15189:2012 en el procesamiento de muestras biológicas en los laboratorios de micología, para conocer su situación actual. Para tal fin, se diseñó una investigación de tipo descriptiva, no experimental, con un diseño de campo transversal y cualitativo. Se escogieron tres laboratorios, dos privados y uno público de forma intencional. La recolección de los datos se realizó mediante cuestionario y lista de verificación entre diciembre 2018 y enero 2019. Los dos laboratorios privados presentaron conformidad media con los requisitos técnicos, mientras que el público presentó una conformidad baja. El nivel de conocimiento sobre el proceso de acreditación del personal profesional de los laboratorios fue bajo, aunque consideran de importancia alta sus beneficios y estar muy interesados en el proceso, para demostrar su competencia técnica. La voluntad de comenzar a construir una cultura de calidad en los laboratorios de micología, comenzando por el establecimiento de los requisitos técnicos basados en la norma ISO 15189:2012 que, garanticen la confiabilidad de sus resultados constituye la principal ventaja de esta investigación, ya que los hallazgos encontrados llevan a proponer el fortalecimiento de estos laboratorios en aspectos como: mejoramiento de su infraestructura; capacitación del personal; mejor uso y aprovechamiento de recursos tecnológicos; levantamiento del sistema documental exigido por esta norma y aseguramiento de la calidad de los resultados, lo que permitirá la construcción de un sistema de acreditación sólido, para los laboratorios de micología.
EL SUICIDIO ASISTIDO MEDICAMENTE. UNA INTERPRETACIÓN DESDE LA AUTONOMIA DEL PACIENTE EN SITUACION TERMINAL
Authors: Oliveros Alejandra , Cedeño Julio Rotondo
Published: January 2025

En las organizaciones sanitarias, el estudio del suicidio medicamente asistido (SMA), tiene múltiples implicaciones. Demanda reconocer la autonomía de ser, como una integridad libre. La tendencia actual, orienta a que en la relación médico-paciente, la tradición paternalista de beneficencia trascendió a la autonomía como valor determinante, donde las personas deciden y son respetados en su enfermedad. La autonomía refiere la autodeterminación de manera racional, así las acciones son el resultado de decisiones libres. Actualmente, la tarea del médico en situaciones de irreversibilidad, es humanizar el final de la vida. Este estudio asume el existencialismo como fundamento para abordar el fenómeno. Los solicitantes al pedir el fallecimiento por SMA, eligen un último acto de libertad, pues la muerte es la existencia posible, al no encontrar sentido a la vida. Los objetivos del estudio son: Comprender las experiencias más significativas de los pacientes que han sido diagnosticados con cáncer terminal y que solicitan asistencia médica para cometer suicidio, seguido por interpretar el significado de las vivencias del Ser-con-Cáncer que han solicitado la asistencia médica para cometer suicidio, habiéndosele diagnosticado cáncer terminal, para concluir en configurar un grupo de categorías como manifestaciones que den cuenta de las vivencias del Ser-con- Cáncer que ha solicitado la asistencia médica para cometer suicidio habiéndosele diagnosticado cáncer terminal. El método se sustenta en la interpretación, se recurre a la hermenéutica para obtener los datos de las dos entrevistas. Las evidencias demuestran que sufrir se refiere a un estado de opresión psicológica y no sólo al dolor físico. Se debe respetar la dignidad humana y las elecciones individuales, reconociendo la interacción entre el bien individual y el bien común. Ante el conflicto ético que supone la solicitud del SMA, se debe buscar si esta petición, es coherente con la escala de valores del doliente. Aliviar el sufrimiento, es uno de los fines de la ciencia médica.
BIOSIMILARES DE INSULINA ¿QUÉ DEBEN SABER LOS MÉDICOS Y PACIENTES?
Authors: Brito Sara
Published: January 2025

El desarrollo de los productos biológicos dirigidos al tratamiento de ciertas patologías (cáncer, y diabetes, entre otras), ha revolucionado el manejo de enfermedades graves y crónicas. Pero los altos costos asociados a su producción restringen la disponibilidad y accesibilidad de dichos medicamentos. Esta situación ha dado origen a una alternativa que puede facilitar este tipo de tratamiento, que han sido llamados Biosimilares, los cuales son productos bioterapéuticos muy similares a un biológico ya autorizado, pero obtenidos a un menor costo. Estos productos para su aprobación y uso pasan por un proceso riguroso de comparación con el original. En 2009, la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS) publicó una guía destinada a proporcionar “principios globalmente aceptables” para la evaluación de biosimilares. El uso de análogos de insulina, ha representado un gran avance en el manejo de la diabetes. Por lo tanto, ha habido un gran interés en los enfoques para aumentar la disponibilidad de preparaciones de insulina análoga para las personas con diabetes y pudieran ser lo biosimilares, una alternativa viable desde el punto de vista de economía y seguridad.
Investigating The Role of Blockchain Technology in Digital Marketing: Opportunities and Challenges
Authors: Aronkar Dr. Praveen , Maheshwari Dr. Amitabha
Published: January 2025

The term "block chain" comes from the fact that it has extended to many different businesses and divisions. The exchanges are verified by customers of the company by answering a numerical question about how the information is stored in blocks that are connected to a chain. A creative solution to computerised showcasing that makes use of block chain innovation is block chain marketing. Exchanges are safe, simple, and unchangeable because to a transmitted information base known as a block chain. These organisations may lack the basic expertise, resources, and time necessary to provide comprehensive support. It suggests that they are unable to control the content of their messages, which is why so many organisations lose money on these marketing campaigns. This is addressed by block chain innovation, which gives businesses direct access to their customers by avoiding social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram. There are certain advantages and opportunities to showcase blockchain innovation. Blockchain technology has the potential to improve transparency, reduce deception, and provide unquestionable information in advertising. Processes can be streamlined by astute agreements, and decentralised phases may help sponsors and customers gain even more trust. In general, blockchain may be able to improve aspects of exhibiting by promoting accountability and security. The goal of blockchain research in digital marketing is to investigate how it affects customer behavior. Despite their continued relevance, traditional marketing strategies are becoming less dynamic in the face of the swift advancement of digital technology. In order to give a thorough grasp of this new industry, this study aims to shed light on the various facets of blockchain digital marketing and how it affects customer behavior.
Children's Perspectives towards the Elderly - A Cross-Sectional Survey
Authors: Dsouza Josmitha Maria , Kamath Neetha
Published: January 2025

Background: With an aging global population, understanding the perceptions and attitudes of younger generations toward the elderly becomes increasingly vital for promoting intergenerational rapport and encouraging social cohesion.Objective: The purpose of this investigation was to evaluate the attitudes of children towards the elderly. Methods: A cross-sectional analysis was conducted among 384 children between the ages of 7-14 in selected schools of Mangaluru, Karnataka, India. The data was collected using a pre-validated rating scale. Results: The children's mean score on the attitude towards the elderly scale was 27.08±4.39, indicating that the 89.06% have a favorable attitude towards the elderly. Moreover, a significant association was found between the children's perspective towards the elderly and the demographic variables like age (P= 0.003), class (P <0.001), and type of family (P <0.001).Conclusion: Interventions and educational programs can be designed to cultivate positive attitudes about the elderly among children, which can eventually contribute to the creation of age-friendly communities.
GAMBARAN PENGETAHUAN IBU NIFAS TENTANG MANFAAT PEMBERIAN ASI EKSKLUSIF PADA BAYI DI KLINIK PRATAMA CITRA TAHUN 2021
Authors: Asima Lamtiar
Published: January 2025

Masa nifas (puerperium) adalah masa yang dimulai setelah kelahiran plasenta danberakhir ketika alat-alat kandungan kembali seperti keadaan sebelum hamil(Sutanto, 2018). Masa nifas (puerperium) dimulai sejak 2 jam setelah lahirnyaplasenta sampai dengan 6 minggu atau 42 hari setelah itu (Sutanto, 2018).Penelitian ini menggunakan data primer dengan tehnik total sampplingpengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner dengan subyek penelitian 30 orang ibunifas. Analisa data dalam bentuk distribusi frekuensi dengan persentase.Dari hasil penelitian ditemukan bahwa tingkat pengetahuan ibu tentang manfaatpemberian ASI Eksklusif pada bayi di klinik pratama citra periode mei-juni tahun2021, berdasarkan umur 20-30 tahun sebanyak 10 orang (33,33%) dan minoritasberpengetahuan baik dan cukup berdasarkan umur <20 tahun dan 20-30 tahunmasing-masing sebanyak 2 orang (6,67%), berdasarkan pendidikan ibu padatingkat pendidikan perguruan tinggi sebanyak 7 orang (23,33%) dan minoritasberpengetahuan kurang berdasarkan pendidikan SMA sebanyak 1 orang (3,33%),berdasarkan pekerjaan ibu nifas yang bekerja sebanyak 8 orang (26,67%) danminoritas berpengetahuan baik berdasarkan ibu nifas yang tidak bekerja sebanyak1 orang (3,33%), berdasarkan sumber informasi mayoritas berpengetahuan kurangpada media elektronik sebanyak 9 orang (30,00%) dan minoritas berpengetahuankurang pada media cetak sebanyak 1 orang(3,33%).Dari penelitian ini diharapkan kepada ibu nias yang memiliki bayi baru lahir di klinikpratama citra agar lebih banyak mencari informasi dan meningkatkan lagipengetahuan tentang manfaat pemberian ASI Eksklusif pada bayi.Kata Kunci : Pengetahuan, ASI Eksklusif
HUBUNGAN TINGKAT PENGETAHUAN KESEHATAN GIGIDENGAN STATUS KESEHATAN GIGI PADA PASIEN DI POLI GIGI RSUD KOTA TANJUNGBALAITAHUN 2021
Authors: Dady Hidayah Damanik
Published: January 2025

Status kesehatan gigi adalah tingkat atau derajat kesehatan gigi. Penyakitgigi merupakan penyakit masyarakat yang dapat menyerang semua golonganumur. Apabila tidak dirawat/diobati dapat menjadi semakin parah karena adanyasifat progresif. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan tingkatPengetahuan Kesehatan Gigi dengan Status Kesehatan Gigi pada Pasien PoliGigi RSUD Kota Tanjungbalai tahun 2021.Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian kuantitatif dengan pendekatan crosssectional study. Alat pengumpul data yang digunakan adalah kuesioner. Sampelyang digunakan dalam penelitian ini sebanyak 35 orang.Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan mayoritas tingkat pengetahuan pasienadalah cukup yaitu 19 orang (54,3%). Mayoritas status kesehatan gigi pasienadalah baik yaitu 21 orang (60%). Ada hubungan yang signifikan antara tingkatpengetahuan kesehatan gigi dengan status kesehatan gigi di RSUD KotaTanjungbalai tahun 2021, hasil uji Chi-Square didapatkan nilai p=0,002 (p<0.05).Kepada Tenaga Promosi Kesehatan RSUD Kota Tanjungbalai diharapkanagar terus melakukan kegiatan penyuluhan tentang kesehatan gigi sehinggameningkatkan pengetahuan Masyarakat. Kepada Masyarakat di sekitarLingkungan RSUD Kota Tanjungbalai diharapkanagar menjaga kesehatan gigimelalui sikat gigi menggunakan pasta gigi yang mengandung flouride sehinggadapat mengurangi risiko terjadinya masalah kesehatan gigi.Kata Kunci : Status Kesehatan Gigi, Pengetahuan, Kesehatan Gigi
DEVELOPMENT OF ANIMATED VIDEO MEDIA TO IMPROVE LEARNING MOTIVATION AND CHARACTER OF EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDENTS
Authors: Nuni Nuni Wahyuningsi , Kurniawati Neneng , Nurhayati Nurhayati , Herpratiwi Herpratiwi
Published: January 2025

Education is an action to improve the life of the nation. There is a relationship between the idea of ​​improving the life of the nation and its implementation, which can be achieved through various means, such as curriculum development, teacher preparation through pre-service education, teacher education and training on the job, the teacher development system in the workplace, the training process, especially in choosing learning strategies and implementing educational assessments. Several factors influence the success of learning to use strategies in education. Teachers' work is not the only source of learning. Teachers' ability to choose learning strategies to increase the achievement of learning goals, which refer to student achievement in class, is part of their job. Various strategies are designed and evaluated to improve student learning. This research aims to (1) Create learning media; and (2) explain how animated videos function to increase learning motivation and character of group B students at Kemala Bhayangkari 04 Kindergarten, Bogor City. The research method used refers to the ten steps developed by Borg & Gall, which consist of a preliminary study; planning; initial product development; initial trials; initial product revisions; field trials; revision of field trial results; operational trials; and revision of the final product. The products that have been developed are tested using quasi-experimental methods. Using the t test, it is known that animated videos increase students' motivation to learn and their character. Effectiveness can be seen from the average value of learning motivation and the character of students in group A and group B which are very different before and after using animated video media in learning.
Keywords: animated video media, learning motivation, student character
Las microcelebridades musicales y TikTok en la promoción digital musical: el caso de Blanca Vergara
Authors: Gallardo Hurtado Lourdes , Selva Ruiz David
Published: January 2025

Se analiza el caso de Blanca Vergara como caso de éxito de artista que, a través de la práctica de la microcelebridad y el uso estratégico de TikTok, crea su propia carrera musical de manera autoproducida y al margen de la industria musical desde 2020, siendo pionera en el empleo de TikTok como espacio de promoción musical en España. Se analizan pues los elementos indispensables de su carrera y el uso estratégico que hace de TikTok en aras de entender el éxito de la misma y el cambio en la generación de la atención en línea. Se establece un diseño exploratorio y se emplea el método de estudio de caso con un diseño mixto compuesto por una entrevista estructurada a la artista, un análisis cuantitativo en redes sociales digitales y un análisis del discurso. Los resultados indican que la artista crea un universo de marca y producto musical con gran capacidad de conexión. En segundo lugar, lleva a cabo un discurso de la autenticidad basado en la autorrevelación de lo privado, existiendo a su vez una escasa función de prescripción. En tercer lugar, cuenta con una comunidad de fans que la dota de autenticidad y da visibilidad al proyecto con la que mantiene una relación cercana como si de una amiga se tratase. Por último, emplea TikTok como espacio principal de comunicación donde desarrollar tal autenticidad a través de un contenido natural y amateur además de dar mayor visibilidad a su proyecto musical.
Altering the redox status of Chlamydia trachomatis directly impacts its developmental cycle progression
Authors: Singh Vandana , Ouellette Scot P
Published: January 2025

Chlamydia trachomatis is an obligate intracellular bacterial pathogen with a unique developmental cycle. It differentiates between two functional and morphological forms: the elementary body (EB) and the reticulate body (RB). The signals that trigger differentiation from one form to the other are unknown. EBs and RBs have distinctive characteristics that distinguish them, including their size, infectivity, proteome, and transcriptome. Intriguingly, they also differ in their overall redox status as EBs are oxidized and RBs are reduced. We hypothesize that alterations in redox may serve as a trigger for secondary differentiation. To test this, we examined the function of the primary antioxidant enzyme alkyl hydroperoxide reductase subunit C (AhpC), a well-known member of the peroxiredoxins family, in chlamydial growth and development. Based on our hypothesis, we predicted that altering the expression of ahpC would modulate chlamydial redox status and trigger earlier or delayed secondary differentiation. Therefore, we created ahpC overexpression and knockdown strains. During ahpC knockdown, ROS levels were elevated, and the bacteria were sensitive to a broad set of peroxide stresses. Interestingly, we observed increased expression of EB-associated genes and concurrent higher production of EBs at an earlier time in the developmental cycle, indicating earlier secondary differentiation occurs under elevated oxidation conditions. In contrast, overexpression of AhpC created a resistant phenotype against oxidizing agents and delayed secondary differentiation. Together, these results indicate that redox potential is a critical factor in developmental cycle progression. For the first time, our study provides a mechanism of chlamydial secondary differentiation dependent on redox status.
Impact of Electronic Word of Mouth, Online Customer Review, Product Quality, and Service Quality on Purchasing Decisions on Shopee E-Commerce
Authors: Firjatillah Azalia Kumala , Rachmawati Erny , Tubastuvi Naelati , Zamakhsyari Luthfi
Published: January 2025

Objective: Study is to test the impact of electronic word of mouth (EWOM), online customer review (OCR), product quality, and service quality on purchasing decisions.
Research Design: This is a quantitative research, with data collection using online questionnaires and the population of this research is active students at Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto, in the odd semester of 2024.
Place and Duration of Research: This research was conducted at Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto from November to December.
Methodology: The population in this study was 20,533 students, the sample used was 130 students from 11 faculties at the Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto, taken using the Proportional Random Sampling Technique. The research test was conducted using SPSS 23.
Results: The results of this study show that electronic word of mouth, product quality and service quality have a significant influence on purchasing decisions, while online customers. Reviews do not influence purchasing decisions. However, Sellers on Shopee need to give appropriate and correct answers so that they can get interested consumers to make purchases, Shopee needs to increase the features to be different from other E-commerce and Shopee more serious in handling complaints from consumers.
Conclusion: Based on the findings of this study, it can be concluded that recommendations from other users, good quality, and satisfactory service are the main considerations for consumers in choosing products on Shopee. The implication of this study is the importance of Shopee e-commerce to focus on efforts to improve the quality of reviews given by previous consumers.
Incidence, Prevalence, and Molecular Identification of Sclerotium rolfsii Causing Southern Blight in Tomato Fields of Mysuru District, Karnataka, India
Authors: Aljabali Mansour Abdel Rahman Ahmad , V Basavaraj , M R Sampathkumar , M S Sharada
Published: January 2025

Introduction: Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum), a vital crop worldwide, is under significant threat from Sclerotium rolfsii, the fungal pathogen responsible for southern blight. This soil-borne pathogen, known for its wide host range and destructive nature, thrives in humid environments, causing severe losses in tomato production.
Aim: A field survey was conducted between June and September 2024 across 30 villages in six taluks of Mysuru district, Karnataka, India, to assess the incidence, prevalence, and severity of southern blight in tomato fields.
Results: Disease incidence ranged from 10.73% to 69.64%, while prevalence varied between 20% and 83.33%. Mysuru taluk recorded the highest disease intensity, with a mean incidence of 30.79% and a prevalence of 45.53%. The pathogen was isolated from infected tomato plants, and morphological identification revealed the characteristic sclerotia of S. rolfsii. Pathogenicity tests confirmed the fungus as the causative agent by reproducing typical symptoms on healthy tomato seedlings. Further molecular characterization of the internal transcribed spacer (ITS) region of the fungus confirmed its identity with high sequence similarity to known S. rolfsii strains in GenBank.
Conclusion: These findings underscore the urgent need for targeted disease management strategies to mitigate the spread of southern blight and protect tomato production in the Mysuru region, safeguarding both local and global food security.
Audience Reception on Future Anxiety Phenomenon in “Masalah Masa Depan” Music Video by Hindia
Authors: Wong Ferry Shandy Welianto , Hadi Ido Prijana , Aritonang Agusly Irawan
Published: January 2025

Future anxiety is a condition where individuals experience uncertainty, fear, anxiety, and concern about potential undesirable changes in the future. The varied backgrounds of the informants add appeal to this study. This research aims to understand how the audience interprets the phenomenon of future anxiety in the music video "Masalah Masa Depan." The music video was chosen for its stronger message delivery compared to just the song.
This study employs a qualitative method with Stuart Hall's reception analysis approach, categorising informants into three positions: dominant, negotiated, and oppositional. The findings reveal that three informants have dominant reception, three have negotiated reception, and two have oppositional reception. Informants, aged 16-24 and working as final-year students or young employees, perceive future anxiety as a phenomenon influenced by economic and employment factors.
Η αλλαγή στην οικονομική διακυβέρνηση της ΕΕ κατά την περίοδο της πανδημίας του COVID – 19 μέσα από την προσέγγιση του Ιστορικού Θεσμισμού
Authors: Ρούσσου Στυλιανή
Published: July 2023

Η ΕΕ το 2020 έπρεπε να αντιμετωπίσει τις πολυδιάστατες επιπτώσεις της πανδημίας του COVID-19, ενώ σε κάθε κράτος - μέλος ότι οι προτεινόμενες μέθοδοι αντιμετώπισης της πανδημίας διέφεραν ανάλογα με το κοινωνικό, οικονομικό και πολιτικό πλαίσιο κάθε χώρας. Οι οικονομικές επιπτώσεις και το μέγεθος αυτών κατέστησαν απαραίτητη μια συλλογική απάντηση της ΕΕ σε υπερεθνικό επίπεδο για τη σύνθεση των διαφόρων τάσεων και αντιλήψεων, σε συνδυασμό με την αρχιτεκτονική της οικονομικής διακυβέρνησης της ΕΕ, προκειμένου να ξεπεραστεί η κατάσταση. Όπως κάθε κρίση, έτσι και αυτή της πανδημίας του COVID – 19, έχει την ικανότητα να εξελίσσει αυτούς που τη διαχειρίζονται. Στην περίπτωση αυτή, στ παρόν άρθρο εξετάζεται μέσα από την προσέγγιση του θεσμισμού η εξέλιξη της οικονομικής διακυβέρνησης της ΕΕ και πώς διαμορφώνει τη νέα οικονομική κατάσταση της Ευρώπης.

 

Λέξεις-κλειδιά: Ευρωπαϊκή Οικονομική Διακυβέρνηση, Οικονομική Κρίση, Πανδημία COVID-19, Ευρωπαϊκή Ολοκλήρωση, Θεσμισμός.
Non-State actors: at the turning point of epochs
Authors: Pustoshinskaya Olga , Arutyunov Anton , Dzis' Yuliya , Zolotarev Fedor , Kazak Oleg , Kuznecova Elena , Nikulenkov Vasiliy , Saymons Greg , Chen Yun , Chibotaryanu Aleksandra
Published: July 2023

The monograph continues the literary series devoted to the topic of paradiplomacy, and is multifaceted in content. Highlights the different facets of the activities of non-state actors changing the world around them in the logic of rebooting the matrix of the international order. The training was attended by scientists from Russia, Belarus, China, Moldova, Sweden, working in a thematic field covering close aspects of key issues. The issues are covered taking into account the achievements of world political thought, as well as on the basis of extensive archival, statistical, informational, regulatory and empirical material.
It is addressed to researchers, experts, public and political figures. It can also be useful for students and undergraduates studying in political science areas of training (41.03.01; 41.03.02; 41.03.04; 41.03.05; 41.04.01; 41.04.04; 41.04.05).
PERSEPSI GENERASI Z TERHADAP KOMUNIKASI PUBLIK DI MASA PANDEMI COVID-19
Authors: Biba Aura Tsania La , Zefanya Diory Singgya , Rifaldy Daffa , Alfaruqy Muhammad Zulfa
Published: July 2023

Pandemi COVID-19 mengubah perilaku dan kebiasaan masyarakat, termasuk generasi Z. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mengetahui persepsi generasi Z terhadap komunikasi publik pemerintah. Penelitian eksploratif dilakukan dengan pendekatan indigenous psychology. Penelitian melibatkan 259 subjek generasi Z yang berstatus sebagai mahasiswa dan berusia kurang dari 23 tahun. Data kuesioner open-ended dianalisis menggunakan analisis konten. Penelitian menemukan bahwa subjek percaya informasi terkait COVID-19 dengan pertimbangan kelogisan informasi (50,44%), kredibilitas komunikator (38,64%), dan sentuhan emosional (10,91%). Subjek mempersepsi Satgas COVID-19 dan IDI sebagai komunikator terpercaya. Temuan berimplikasi pada urgensi komunikasi publik yang mampu meningkatkan motivasi intrinsik generasi Z guna terciptanya kepatuhan terhadap protokol kesehatan.
Poszukiwanie śladów tożsamości gracza w opiniach o grach wideo
Authors: Bajew Mikołaj
Published: July 2023

Przedmiotem badania przedstawionego w niniejszym artykule były opinie o najlepiej sprzedających się grach na Steamie. Celem badania – opisanie tożsamości gracza. Realizację celu oparto na wynikach analizy tekstów wybranych opinii oraz metadanych, przedstawiających aktywność opiniodawców w obrębie Steama, pobranych za pomocą pythonowskiego skryptu oraz modułu steamreviews 0.9.5. Analiza materiału została przeprowadzona z wykorzystaniem samodzielnie opracowanych narzędzibadawczych – reprezentametru, selektora opinii oraz graczometru. Badanie pozwoliło na odnalezienie w analizowanymmateriale specyficznych danych dotyczących tożsamości gracza, takich jak stopień zaangażowania w aktywności oferowane przez Steama oraz rodzaj preferowanej aktywności, najczęściej wybierane gatunki gier komputerowych, sposób prowadzenia narracji w opiniach o grach komputerowych.
The Concept of Moral Education for Children According to Kitab Tarbiyatul Aulad
Authors: Hidayah Muhammad Nuur
Published: July 2023

The study aims to describe the concept of moral education in children according to the book tarbiyatul aulad from Abdullah Nashih Ulwan as a guide in educating children in the present day that moral decline has taken place. This study is of literature research by collecting and analyzing the data sources of the various books, journals and documents relating to the educational thought of abdullah nashih ulwan. The study congcluded that material of moral education that abdullah nashih ulwan offers, that are, the moral education in  the family and in the environment. In teaching morals, Abdullah Nashih Ulwan provided several methods such as teaching, habituation, punishment and reward and also giving good advice.
Rewarding as a means of motivating employees
Authors: Krivenko E.Yu.
Published: July 2023

Today, domestic enterprises are interested in qualified and professional workers, on whom their prosperity depends. At the same time, in order for the employee to faithfully perform his work, he must be stimulated, guaranteed decent wages, career growth, and other material and moral benefits. One of the effective means of motivation is bonus, which performs the function of ensuring employees’ interest in work results. Therefore, the purpose of this article is to study bonuses as an additional incentive that has a promising motivating effect on the employee. The work concludes that in order to increase the productivity and efficiency of the enterprises operating in the conditions of modern challenges, it is necessary to constantly improve the methods of motivating personnel. Because motivation is an important general function of management, without which the effective operation of any enterprise is impossible. A competent approach to motivation can give such benefits as improving the quality of the work performed and the productivity of the enterprise; formation of a positive and friendly atmosphere in the team; decrease in personnel turnover; increasing responsibility on the part of employees. At the same time, motivation to work will not be effective if the problems of material stimulation are not solved, including bonusing of employees as one of the important means of their motivation. It is noted that the bonus is a reward for work, which refers to additional stimulation of work, performs the function of ensuring the interest of employees in the results of work and has a promising motivating effect on them. The characteristic features include: the award is one of the most important incentives, with the help of which the management of the organization can encourage employees to increase their innovative activity; bonus is a means of monetary incentive for employees, which plays an additional role in the salary structure; the key requirement for awarding the bonus is the presence of such persons overtime performance or other achievements, the extent of which is not provided for by job duties.
ANALISIS SIKAP NASIONALISME MAHASISWA PPKN UNIVERSITAS NEGERI MEDAN DALAM MEREALISASIKAN HAK ASASI WARGA NEGARA DI ERA REVOLUSI INDUSTRI 4.0
Authors: Sinambela San Mikael , Leryaldo Sinaga Manotar , Defliyanti Saragih Mima , Manullang Jojor Mindo , Sihite Irawati , Yunita Sri
Published: July 2023

The era of the industrial revolution 4.0 demands the readiness of all stakeholders to be able to face very rapid growth and development. It is inevitable that growth is interpreted as a positive or negative result. The positive consequences are technological advances, revolutions in the industrial sector, as well as more and more technological innovations. The negative consequences of this growth is that it has a significant influence on changes in values, behavior, a spirit of nationalism, guarantess for the protection of the rights of domestic people. Therefore, this situation requires all parties to increase understanding, improve the attitude and spirit of nationalism, comitment and guarantess of human rights, both civil rights, political, economic, social, cultural, and development values. In addition, the need for strengthening learning institutios in order to form a personality in accomodating this.
Sejarah Pertumbuhan dan Perkembangan Pendidikan Islam di Indonesia
Authors: Yahdi Muhammad
Published: July 2023

Islamic education in Indonesia in its early days was non-formal which was adapted to the conditions of society, namely by conducting interpersonal interactions that took place on various occasions and fields such as trade. Interaction gives a positive value with all elements in society. For Islam, the introduction of various religious sciences and knowledge has begun, the attitude and personality emerges among each person.