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PERANCANGAN APLIKASI GAME “SUNDAY FUN-DAY” PENUNJANG MATERI SEKOLAH MINGGU BERBASIS MOBILE
Authors: Elsie Naresvari  , Wahyono Teguh
Published: October 2023

Abstrak – Pengetahuan dasar tentang pengenalan Tuhan sangat penting dalam pertumbuhan anak-anak yang beragama Kristen, karena firman Tuhan menjadi kebutuhan pokok bagi mereka. Kegiatan Sekolah Minggu telah disediakan untuk memfasilitasi pengetahuan anak-anak tentang pengenalan Tuhan. Namun, dalam proses pembelajaran, seringkali terdapat kendala seperti kurangnya media peraga dan kurangnya variasi kegiatan, yang dapat menghambat minat anak-anak dalam Sekolah Minggu. Game edukasi merupakan salah satu bentuk media digital yang dapat membantu kegiatan Sekolah Minggu dalam proses belajar dan mengajar. Game ini dapat menarik perhatian anak-anak dengan menggabungkan konsep belajar dan bermain. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk merancang aplikasi game edukasi yang dapat memudahkan pengajar Sekolah Minggu dalam menyampaikan materi dengan baik, serta membantu pengajar untuk mengevaluasi pemahaman anak-anak tentang materi yang telah disampaikan. Aplikasi game ini dirancang dan dikembangkan menggunakan Adobe Animate dengan Action Script 3.0 dan metode prototyping. Hasil penelitian ini adalah aplikasi game Sekolah Minggu berbasis Android yang diberi judul "Sunday Fun-Day", yang dapat membantu pengajar Sekolah Minggu dalam memberikan gambaran langsung tentang materi yang disampaikan.
The Effect of Using Controlled Writing Technique and Clustering Technique on Students’ Writing Skills at Junior High School
Authors: Sinambela Erika , Gaol Dorayanti Lumban , Tampubolon Sahlan , Pasaribu Arsen Nahum
Published: October 2023

This study deals with the effect of using controlled writing technique and clustering technique on students’ writing skill. This study used an experimental quantitative research that incriminating three classes were experimental 1 class, experimental 2 class and control class, in the experimental class the writer applied controlled writing technique and Clustering technique while in controlled class applied conventional technique. The populations of this study were the students’ class of VII of SMP St. Ignasius Medan. The researcher used 75 students as the sample. The sample of this research was taken by using random sampling technique, 25 from VII-1 and 25 VII-2 as experimental class and 25 from VII-3 as controlled class. To obtain the data the researcher used writing test, as the instrument for collecting the data. These test consisted of two types, namely pre-test and post-test. As the result of the ANOVA test, P= 0.000 < 0.05 or F count = 23.40 > F table = 2.28 significant affect. It means that hypothesis alternative (Ha) was accepted while the null hypothesis (H0) was rejected. The experimental class 1 and 2 scored higher than the control class, according to the results of the study. Controlled writing technique and clustering technique are both successful in boosting writing descriptive text, according to the result. The statistics also indicate that the clustering technique outperforms the controlled writing technique.
The Correlation between EFL Students’ Metacognitive Reading Strategy and their Reading Comprehension on English Expository Text
Authors: Gazali Nurul Fadhilah , Baa Sultan
Published: October 2023

The study aimed at revealing the correlation between English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students’ metacognive reading strategy and their reading comprehension on English expository text. The research applied quantitative method, particularly descriptive and correlational designs. The subjects were the students of Senior High School (SMAS) Buqátun Mubarakah Makassar. The instrument used to collect the data was questionnaire which was adapted from SORS inventory. The data were analyzed by using SPSS Version 22, particularly Pearson Product Moment Correlation Formula. The results of the study showed that the majority of the students in this current time were in possession of high metacognitive reading strategy. Furthermore, the metacognitive reading strategy profile of SMAS Buqátun Mubarakah students was problem solving strategy where the students used some actions and procedures while working directly with the text. Since metacognitive reading strategy included awareness and conscious willing of one or more strategies to monitor reading comprehension, there was tendency of metacognitive reading strategy influenced reading comprehension of the students. Therefore, based on the analysis result of this study, there was significant positive correlation between the EFL students’ metacognitive reading strategy and their reading comprehension on English expository text.
The students’ Readiness for E-Learning during Covid-19 in North Maluku
Authors: Firmansyah Firmansyah , Octasary Magvirah , Hasyim Irmawaty , Yetty Yetty
Published: October 2023

The objective of this study was to assess the E-learning readiness of the students in Maluku Utara. The present study used descriptive quantitative in design, aimed to examine the level of E-learning readiness among the students. From three bachelor subgroups, participants were selected using stratified random sampling. Students who had attended virtual classrooms for at least one semester during the Covid-19 Pandemic met the selection criteria. The results showed that during Covid-19 pandemic 59% of the students had ready for E-learning 34,2% neutral and 6,8% were not ready. Most of the participants had provided in internet access, devices used were available and the method used during online class were easy to adapt. The results also evidenced that the students supported two factors "Technological adaptation" and "Internet usage", so improving the technological facilities in this regard can enhance the students' readiness for E-learning. Many students around the world have adapted to online education as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, the majority of participants in this study were well-prepared for E-learning, as demonstrated by the study's findings. So, the university can implement virtual education. However, it is necessary to increase the students' motivation to learn by providing them with the required infrastructure and training courses to learn new skills and soft wares.
The Translation of Proper Nouns in Victoria Aveyard’s Red Queen Novel from English to Indonesia
Authors: Fadillah Shifa Nur , Nugroho Andhi Dwi , Putri Novita Sumarlin , Setyo Karjono Johanes Climacus
Published: October 2023

This study deals with the translation of proper nouns found in Red Queen novel by Victoria Aveyard into Indonesian. It aimed to (1) analyze the types of proper nouns used in the novel, (2) investigate the translation techniques used in translating the proper nouns into Indonesian, and (3) reveal the translation techniques which were dominantly used in translating the proper nouns into Indonesian. This study utilized a descriptive qualitative approach. The data in forms of words and phrases were collected using documentation technique. Then, the data dealing with the types of proper nouns were analyzed using Newmark’s theory, while those dealing with the use of translation techniques were analyzed using Molina and Albir’s theory. The result showed that there were 185 data which were divided into two types of proper nouns, namely (1) people’s names, and (2) names of object. Meanwhile, there were 9 translation techniques proposed by Molina and Albir used in translating the proper nouns, namely (1) amplification, (2) borrowing, (3) calque, (4) compensation, (5) discursive creation, (6) established equivalent, (7) linguistic amplification, (8) literal translation, and (9) reduction. Additionally, there were two dominant techniques used, namely borrowing and calque techniques.
Expressive Speech Acts Analysis of “Sonic the Hedgehog 2” Movie
Authors: Gulo Joseph Anderson , Pasaribu Arsen Nahum
Published: October 2023

This study aims to find expressive speech acts and the meaning presented based on its categories is in accordance with the actual context in Sonic The Hedgehog 2 movie script. This research was designed using descriptive qualitative method. In this research, the researcher used himself (human instrument) as a research instrument, because of the position of the researcher as a planner, implementer of data collection, implementer of data analysis, interpretation, and becomes a reporter for the findings. By using Searle’s theory (illocutionary act), the research results showed that of 963 utterances uttered by all actors in the Sonic The Hedgehog 2 movie, the researcher took 10 samples representing all utterances that included in the expressive speech acts with data divided into 7 types of speech acts according to Searle (illocutionary act) in Leech (1983), with the distribution of data as follows: reproach consists of 2 data (20%); liking of 1 data (10%); disliking of 2 data (20%); blaming of 1 data (10%); greeting of 2 data (20%); congratulating of 1 data (10%); and welcoming as many as 1 data (10%).
Students’ Difficulties in English Writing at Tenth Grade in Senior High School
Authors: Purba Doni fransiskus , Tampubolon Sahlan , Sinambela Erika
Published: October 2023

This research discussed about students’ difficulties in writing recount text at tenth grade SMAN 1 Selesai Kab. Langkat. The problem of this research were the students’ difficulties in writing recount text and factors that cause students’ difficulties in writing recount. The objective of this research was to find out the students’ difficulties in writing recount text and to describe the factors that make students have difficulties writing recount text. This research was qualitative descriptive. The source of the data of this research was tenth grade SMAN 1 Selesai Kab. Langkat. Total of the were 24 students. The researcher used test and gave a questionnaire as the instruments. The researcher analysed the data by editing the data, reducing the data, tabulating the data and the last taking conclusion. The researcher found some facts in the field. First, it was found that the answer that students’ difficulties in writing recount text were difficulties in developing the content, organization, vocabulary, language, and mechanics. The data were got from students’ test that had been analysed. Beside that, the causes of the students’ difficulties in writing recount text were grammatical weakness, knowledge and understanding, less practice, and educational background
The Effect of Board Game on Students’ Vocabulary and Grammar Mastery in Senior High School
Authors: Sitanggang Vera Nova , Tampubolon Sahlan , Sinambela Erika
Published: October 2023

This research was conducted based on some problems in learning English especially in vocabulary and grammar. It was also aimed to find out students’ vocabulary and grammar who are taught by using Board GameTechnique and students’ vocabulary and grammar who are taught without using Board Games and find out whether there was any significant effect of using Board Game on the tenth-grade students’ ability in vocabulary and grammar at SMA Kristen Immanuel. In this quasi-experimental design research, the researcher took two of 2 classes as the sample, the experimental class with 20 students in it, and the control class with 20 students as well. The research method was pre-test and post-test of the experimental research. The data collection technique was pre-test and post-test score result. The data were analyzed by using compare means paired sample T-test by comparing the result of pre-test and post-test design, and t-test to know the significant effect in students’ English vocabulary mastery after using Board Game. The result showed there was a significant different between pretest and post test mean. Ho was rejected because significance level was < 0.05. Therefore, there was a significant effect of using board game towards students’ vocabulary mastery of the research. The research of data analysis showed that there was a positive effect of using Board Games on students’ vocabulary and grammar. In which in vocabulary,  the t-obtained had a higher value than the t-table either at 5% or 1% significance levels (1,68595 < 4,174> 2,42857). Therefore, Ho is rejected and Ha is accepted; or there is a significant difference in using Board Games on student’s vocabulary and grammar ability of tenth grade students. The result of grammar, the condition of the experimental class was getting better. The students were more active in English learning process. In summing up it may be stated that using Board Game can effect the students‟ grammar mastery and students learning activities at the tenth grader of SMA Kristen Immanuel Medan.
Negative Politeness Strategies in ”The Menu” Movie
Authors: Marfirah Laila , Afriana Afriana
Published: October 2023

The aim of study discovers the different types of negative politeness methods is classified as descriptive qualitative research. The study's findings were derived from words recognized the character "The Menu” as negative politeness techniques and analyzed using theory presented by Brown and Levinson (1987). The observation and non-participatory methods were used to collect data. In addition, the pragmatic identity method was employed to analyze the data. The findings of this study are as follows: 2 Be conveniently indirect, 4 Question and Hedge, 1 Be pessimistic, 1 Minimize the Imposition, 1 Give Deference,2 Apologize, 1 Impersonalize interlocutors, 1 State the FTA as general Rule, 1 Nominalize , 1 Go on record as incurring a debt , or as not indebting H. We have 15 negative politeness strategies overall. In The Menu Movie, the main character's refusal to connect with the other character became the most common technique. We have 15 negative politeness strategies overall. In The Menu Movie, the main character's refusal to connect with the other character became the most common technique.
Structural Studies of Robert Stanton in The Folklore of Luwu (Worongporong dan Pariama)
Authors: Abduh Nurul Khairani , Masruddin Masruddin
Published: October 2023

This study aims to describe the intrinsic elements in the folklore of Luwu Worongporong and Pariama using the study of Robert Stanton's structural theory. The data generated is descriptive data that is written in the form of words, expressions, and sentences. There are two sources of data used, namely primary and secondary data. The data collection technique used is reading and note-taking technique. The results of this study describe the themes in the folklore of Worongporong and Pariama which are divided into major and minor themes. There are facts of the story which are divided into three parts, namely plot, character and setting, as well as literary means that describe the point of view and style of language.
Metaphors and Similes in The Book of Revelation
Authors: Maria Susan , Bram Barli
Published: October 2023

The article aims to examine meanings of the figurative language, namely metaphors and similes in the Book of Revelation in the Bible. The figurative language found in the Book of Revelation is used to emphasize to the reader terms, parables, or visions about what John saw. The research used qualitative content analysis and document analysis as the method to analyze the data found. The findings showed 34 figurative languages of metaphor and simile in the revelation which are in 26 verses. The metaphor only has 4 verses, while the simile has 30 verses. Metaphors are few compared to similes because in the Book of Revelation, there are not many words of God but parables about what will happen in the future according to John's vision. The analysis of simile uses the comparison to compare animals and objects, comparing the characteristics of the human body and objects, comparing the condition or situation of humans and objects, and comparing objects, both concrete and abstract. The findings of the research would be an alternative way to learn and understand the figurative language in the Bible: Book of Revelation.
The Effect of Implementing Student Pictorial Worksheet on the Vocabulary Skill of Student Wangsaphung School, Thailand
Authors: Ramadhani Isnaini Farikha , Ma’rifah Ulfatul , Srimuang Piyaporn , W Woravalan
Published: October 2023

The social and behavioral changes in the field of education have occurred. The students have fallen far behind one and another especially in English education on mastery vocabulary. The researcher conducted in pre-experimental with a one group design pretest-posttest design with quantitative data used. This data uses respondents from 36 students in the Thai Wangshapung School. data in the study were collected using test instruments (pre-test & post-test) with analysis carried out including validity tests, reliability tests, normality tests, T-tests and descriptive data .So this research conduct to find out if there is a change in their vocabulary skills in their learning outcomes when using pictorial worksheets that assist with new technology canva. there is a significant difference in improving student learning outcomes on vocabulary skills. This is shown by the evidence of the t-test analysis value which is p value or Sig. (2-tailed) < .05 or .000 < .05. It means that H0was rejected and Hawas accepted; In other words, there was a significant difference between participants' pretest and post test scores. Which means There is an effect of the implementing student pictorial worksheet for vocabulary skill in learning outcomes. some academic researchers focus on examining the use of worksheets themselves without the use of images in order to attract students, and some of them have used image media but with the level of playground education (PRESCHOOL) or kindergarten. But the research needed is to improve students' English skills (vocabulary) with the help of pictorial worksheets as this researcher conducted research in this study.
The Efficacy of Using Guided Questions in Teaching Writing Descriptive Text to Indonesian English as Foreign Language (EFL) Students
Authors: Taka Soleman Dapa
Published: October 2023

This research aims at finding out the efficacy of using Guided Questions in teaching writing especially descriptive text to Indonesian English as Foreign Language (EFL) students. The main question of this research: Is the use of Guided Questions effective in teaching writing to Indonesian EFL students?  The research can be an addition to the persisting teaching writing in English particularly the descriptive text through the use of guided questions.  This research was conducted at the tenth-grade students at SMA Kristen Mercusuar Kupang, an Indonesian High School. The total number of samples was 25 students.  The research used a pre-experimental method with a pre-test and post-test design. The pre-test was given to find out the basic ability of the students in mastering writing descriptive text and the post-test given to find out the students’ improvement in mastering writing descriptive text after giving the treatment by using guided questions. The findings show that using guided questions is effective in teaching writing descriptive text to Indonesian EFL students.  It is supported by the result of the significance test through SPSS 20 program that the P was 0.00.  Therefore, it is recommended to use the guided questions in developing students’ writing descriptive of Indonesian EFL students.
Students’ Argumentative Ability in the Graduate Thesis Introductions
Authors: Annisa Annisa
Published: October 2023

The research aimed to explore the students’ argumentative ability in their thesis introduction and to explore the most difficult moves for students in their thesis introduction. Students’ argumentative ability refers to the way students write their thesis introductions by following swales’ pattern (1990). Swales’ Pattern consist of three moves, establishing a research territory, establishing a niche, and occupying the niche.This research used a Descriptive Quantitative Method. The sample of this research were graduate students thesis from the Graduate Program of English Language Education at Muhammadiyah University of Makassar who completed their studies in 2021. The total sample was sixteen graduate students thesis. The procedure of this research was collected by analysing the students’ thesis introduction by using a rubric.The results of research found that 1) Students’ argumentative ability in the graduate thesis introductions was good which the students wrote their introduction by claiming the importance of the research (move 1 step 1), reviewing items of previous research (move 1 step 2), indicating a gap (move 2 step 2) and outlining the purposes (move 3 step 1). 2) The most difficult moves for students were move one step two (reviewing items of previous research), and move two step one (indicating a gap). It was identified based on the lowest score got by the students in each move. Therefore, it can be concluded that in writing thesis introductions, the students from Graduate Program of English Language Education at Muhammadiyah University of Makassar who completed their studies in 2021 followed Swales’ Pattern (1990).
The Use of Hallo Application as Supporting Teaching Media in Enhancing Students` Speaking Skill
Authors: Huda Muhammad Saiful , Jusriati Jusriati , Aliah Husnani
Published: October 2023

This research was aimed in increasing students` speaking skill by using Hallo Application based on android smartphone which the students able to use it everywhere. The research used pre-experimental design which used one group pre-test and post-test. The research was planned by using of hallo application as instrument and learning support. In implementation, the researcher made planning, treatment, evaluating and reflecting in every meeting.  The result of this research from paired sample test showed the result of the analytical comparisons using t-test. The output shows the average before and after the test (-20,900), standard deviation (4,773), mean standard error (0,871). The bottom difference (-22.682), while the top difference (-19,117). The result of the t test = (-23,983) with a df of 29 and a significance of 0,000. Mean score were higher after teaching using Hallo Application. This means that Ha is accepted and Ho is rejected. In conclusion, the use of Hallo Application is an effective strategy that will use to teach class XI of Senior High School Students.
Types of Directive Speech Acts in “Fall” Movie 2022
Authors: Anggraini Marisa , Afriana Afriana
Published: October 2023

This research investigates the types of directive speech acts in the movie "Fall" which was released in 2022. The data in this research were taken from the utterances produced by the characters in the movie "Fall". This study uses a descriptive qualitative method from Creswell (2018), because the data are in the form of words and phrases. The theory from Yule (1996) was applied to identify the types of directive speech acts in the data sources. Then, this research applies the theory from Sudaryanto (2015) about the observation method and non- participation techniques used to collect data from the movie. The results showed that there were 21 directive speech act data in the movie "Fall". And the 10 data are divided into 5 types of directive speech acts. Those were 3 command data, 7 command data, 5 request data, 4 suggestion data, and 2 suggestion data. The type of request is the most used type of directive speech act in the movie "Fall" 2022.
Evaluation of work posture using Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) methods: a case study
Authors: Suarjana I Wayan Gede , Pomalingo Moh. Fikri , Fathimah Fety
Published: October 2023

Ergonomic work posture assessment is a method for evaluating the physical condition of work and employees’ posture when working. Lack of knowledge about ergonomics in work activities carried out by informal sector workers leads to health problems. Health problems that arise, namely musculoskeletal disorders, occur in the work of the bean roasting process with an unnatural standing posture coupled with excessive muscle exertion. This study aimed to evaluate the work posture of bean-roasting process workers. The Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) method is used for eight workers. The results obtained were work posture with a low category of 25%, risk with a medium category of 38%, and risk with a high category of 50%. The conclusion of this study, namely the evaluation of work postures that have been carried out in this small industry with the RULA tool, is that a significant proportion of workers are in unsafe and insecure positions, as found by the author. This is due to small and medium enterprises’ lack of ergonomic knowledge and awareness.
Nutritional Characterization of Developed Soybean Varieties and Lines in Pakistan
Authors:   National Institute Of Food Science And Technology, University Of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 38000, Pakistan, Hassan Syed Ali
Published: October 2023

In this research, 6 soybean varieties and 5 developed soybean lines in Pakistan.
José Pompilio da Hora e o "Racismo no Itamaraty"
Authors: Domingues Petrônio
Published: October 2023

No período pós-guerra, surgiu a acusação da existência de “racismo no Itamaraty”. A finalidade deste artigo é examinar como esse assunto foi tratado pela imprensa brasileira e pelas lideranças negras, a partir sobretudo da repercussão do episódio de suposta discriminação racial que o professor negro José Pompilio da Hora teria sofrido, por parte do Instituto Rio Branco, quando se inscreveu no concurso admissional para a carreira diplomática.
Memória ou justiça? O conflito entre o Grupo Tortura Nunca Mais/RJ e a Comissão Nacional da Verdade
Authors: Lopes Barbara Goulart Machado
Published: October 2023

O artigo analisa a relação entre o Grupo Tortura Nunca Mais/RJ e a Comissão Nacional da Verdade a partir do arcabouço teórico sobre a institucionalização, explorando a relação entre Estado e movimento social. Argumenta que a utilização de enquadramentos diferentes de reparação levou o Grupo Tortura Nunca Mais a se afastar da Comissão Nacional da Verdade na luta pelos direitos humanos.
سمة القلق وعلاقته بالأداء لدى لاعبي نادي بلاد الرافدين بكرة القدم للموسم الرياضي 2021/
Authors: عبد الجبار محمد عباس
Published: October 2023

هدف البحث إلى التعرف على مستوى القلق بين لدى لاعبي نادي بلاد الرافدين بكرة القدم وفقاً للتشكيلة الفريق للموسم الرياضي 2021/2022 واستخدام المنهج الوصفي بالأسلوب المسحي لملائمة طبيعة مشكلة البحث، وتكونت مجتمع البحث وعينته من لاعبي فريق نادي بلاد الرافدين بكرة القدم البالغ عددهم (24) لاعباً يمثلون الفريق الأول للموسم الرياضي 2021/2022 وتم تقسيمهم إلى قسمين حسب التشكيل للفريق في اثناء المنافسات إذ تألفت كل مجموعة من (11) لاعباً يمثلون التشكيل الأساسي للفريق و (11) لاعباً التشكيل الثاني للفريق وتم استبعاد لاعبين (2) للاشتراكهم في التجربة الاستطلاعية.

أهم النتائج التي خرج بها الباحث على عينة النادي تبين عدم وجود تباين في مستوى القلق بين لاعبي فريق نادي بلاد الرافدين بكرة القدم، تباين مستوى القلق بين لاعبي الفريق الواحد بسبب تفاوت الخبرة بين اللاعبين، عدم وجود مرشد ومعالج نفسي يرافق اللاعبين طيلة فترات الإعداد والمنافسات، للأعداد النفسي السليم أهمية كبيرة بجانب الإعداد البدني المهاري والجانب النظري يساعد على تطوير الاداء وأن هذا دقة الاداء مهملة من قبل المدربين.
تأثير تمرينات تنافسية باستخدام تقنين الشدة بالزمن في تطوير القوة المميزة بالسرعة والتحرك الدفاعي وسرعة الأداء المهاري الهجومية للاعبات كرة القدم الصالات الناشئات
Authors: رستم يعقوب ليزا
Published: October 2023

تأتي أهمية البحث في استخدام التقنية العلمية لتقنين الشدة وفق التمرينات التنافسية لرفع مستوى الناشئات بكرة القدم للصالات وخاصة القوة المميزة بالسرعة والاداء المهاري الهجومي والدفاعية من ناحية التحرك والسرعة وبذلك قد ساهمنا برفع مستوى لاعبات كرة القدم للصالات.  

وكانت أهم أهداف البحث:

1-إعداد تمرينات تنافسية باستخدام تقنين الشدة بالزمن في تطوير القوة المميزة بالسرعة والتحرك الدفاعي وسرعة الأداء المهاري الهجومية للاعبات كرة القدم الصالات الناشئات.

2-التعرف على تأثير تمرينات تنافسية باستخدام تقنين الشدة بالزمن في تطوير القوة المميزة بالسرعة والتحرك الدفاعي وسرعة الأداء المهاري الهجومية للاعبات كرة القدم الصالات الناشئات.

وتم استنتاج ما يلي :

1- تمرينات تنافسية باستخدام تقنين الشدة بالزمن لها أهمية كبيرة في تطوير القوة المميزة بالسرعة والتحرك الدفاعي وسرعة الأداء المهاري الهجومية للاعبات كرة القدم الصالات الناشئات.

وتم التوصية :

1- اعتماد التمرينات تنافسية وباستخدام تقنين الشدة بالزمن لما لها أهمية كبيرة في تطوير القوة المميزة بالسرعة والتحرك الدفاعي وسرعة الأداء المهاري الهجومية للاعبات كرة القدم الصالات الناشئات.
The Impact of Special Exercises and an Assistant Device According to Some Kinematic ‎Variables to Increase the Distance of the jerk's fall and the Aachievement of the Clean and ‎Jerk for Youthful Weightlifters
Authors: Fenjan Falih
Published: October 2023

The study aims at  adjusting   a training device and  setting up special exercises to increase the distance of the fall during the performance of the second section of the jerk lift by working to reduce the working angles in the ankle, knee and hip joint, as reducing these angles during performance makes increasing  in the fall of the body under the weight when performing The jerk, which makes it simpler  for the lifter to total the lift with the slightest exertion, depending on the muscles of the legs, as well as adjusting the motor path of the weight and creating the accomplishment. The sample of the current research  consists  of three weightlifters from the National Center for Sports Talent in Baghdad, aged (12-15) years. As for the research method, the researcher used the experimental one-group approach with a pre- and post-test, as the researcher utilized  the exercises individually to the research sample according to the possibility and specifications of the performance of each player, as well as the statistical processing were also individual for each weightlifter in order to know accurately the extent to which the lifters are affected by the exercises and the device used. As the researcher concluded that working on the adjusted device was of extraordinary advantage in achieving the goals of investigation  , in addition to the safety factor that encouraged lifters to train with high weights and better performance
he international and regional impact of rebuilding Iraq after 2003
Authors: Kamouna Awrad Mohammad Malik
Published: October 2023

The stages of rebuilding or building a nation impose two comparable circumstances, but each's experience differs from the other. In the first instance, we imply that a state includes integrated components, including legal, political, and economic ones. This state also has legal legitimacy and international recognition, but it is also subject to a crisis. Whether it is a revolution, a coup, an invasion, or the termination of its formal political system, the state and its political system will be rebuilt afterward. This is the responsibility of the invasive nation, like in the case of Iraq, and this phase marks a turning point for the course correction.
Economic reform in Iraq after 2014 (obstacles and prospects)
Authors: Mohanad Hameed Mhaidi
Published: October 2023

The study deals with the difficulties facing the economic reform process in Iraq, in light of the economic and political challenges that the country faces, particularly since 2014, as a result of the dual crisis that afflicted the Iraqi economy, as a result of the dominance of ISIS gangs over a third of the area of Iraq, in addition to the sharp decline in oil prices.

The process of economic reform in Iraq faces many obstacles, foremost of which is the rentier nature of the Iraqi economy and the spread of corruption, in addition to the poor infrastructure and the decline in foreign investments.

In order to achieve effective economic reform in Iraq, comprehensive reform measures should be implemented aimed at improving economic conditions, improving infrastructure and attracting foreign investments, in addition to combating corruption and dealing with structural obstacles that impede the process of economic reform in Iraq. This requires enhancing transparency and improving financial and banking management, as well as strengthening the capacities of governmental and private institutions to participate in the economic reform process.
Iraq's regional strategic performance under the Iranian-Saudi agreement
Authors: Qasim Alwan saeed  , Muhammad Ali Hammoud  , Muammar Khaled Abdel Hamid
Published: October 2023

Iraq has sought to play a role in mediating the Saudi-Iranian talks for several rounds, and Iraqi Prime Minister Muhammad Shia al-Sudani received a phone call from the Secretary of the Iranian Supreme National Security Council (Ali Shamkhani), through which he expressed his “thanks to Iraq for its role in the negotiations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Saudi Arabia and the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the Iraqi efforts made to bring views closer between the two countries, which contributed to reaching a new agreement between them in Beijing.
Transformations of French policy towards Iraq after 2014 (Nature and paths of interaction)
Authors: Karrar Noori Hammed  , Muthanna Faeq Marie
Published: October 2023

Since 2014, French foreign policy towards Iraq has been characterized by a commitment to stability and security in the region. France has provided financial and military support to the Iraqi government in its fight against ISIS, while also engaging in diplomatic efforts to promote political reconciliation and economic development. France also sought to strengthen its bilateral relations with Iraq, especially in the areas of trade, energy and security. In addition, France has been actively involved in international efforts to address the humanitarian crisis in Iraq, providing aid and assistance to those affected by the conflict. French foreign policy towards Iraq has been guided by the desire to promote stability and security in the region, while also helping to ensure the long-term success of Iraq's transition to Democracy."
Food security policy in Iraq and the challenges of response after 2003
Authors: Ibrahim harbi  Ibrahim  , Yasamine Hassan Said
Published: October 2023

Achieving food security is one of the priority issues in various countries of the world، whether developed or developing. Therefore، specialized agricultural international organizations have given it a unique importance، and the United Nations has made its third development goal (the eradication of extreme poverty and hunger).

      Iraq is going through a critical period، which was manifested in the growing demand for agricultural and food products، in addition to the rise in food prices in the international markets and the diminishing relative importance of the agricultural sector in the Iraqi economic structure. The Iraqi agricultural output، as well as the deterioration of the percentage of agricultural area in the gross domestic product، led to the deterioration of the value of agricultural output، which led to a decline in the per capita share of this output .
Desafios e possibilidades na escolarização de filhos com transtorno do espectro autista
Authors: Xavier Manoel Viana , Gonzalez José Antonio Torres
Published: October 2023

Objetivo: Descrever as percepções de pais sobre desafios e possibilidades no processo de escolarização dos filhos com Transtorno do Espectro Autista (TEA). Métodos: Pesquisa observacional, transversal, descritiva e qualitativa. Realizada com pais de alunos do último ano do Ensino Fundamental II autodeclarados ou com diagnóstico de TEA, matriculados nas 23 Escolas Estaduais de Manaus, Amazonas. Resultados: Os pais perceberam que a convivência com outros colegas era muito desafiadora, que o ambiente escolar oferece oportunidades para interação social e a convivência coletiva possibilita novas conquistas de autonomia e independência para os filhos. Embora se tenha diversas leis e avanços no diagnóstico do TEA, a inclusão nos ambientes escolares gera muitas incertezas para pais. A maior expectativa dos pais estava na possibilidade do filho conviver e interagir com outros colegas e professores. Conclusão:  A condição de ser autista e o despreparo das escolas/colegas de sala para acolherem os alunos com TEA foram descritos como barreira. O bullying está presente, seguido de maus-tratos, desencadeando desmotivação e traumas nos alunos autistas, passando a não terem vontade de irem para a escola nem a família consegue ter segurança quanto aos tipos de problemas que possam ser gerados futuramente em ambiente com experiências traumáticas.
ACADEMIC STRESS AMONG THE PARAMEDICAL SCIENCE STUDENTS: A DESCRIPTIVE CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY
Authors: Shah Syed Vaqar Ahmad , Alam Kadir , Rajbhat Sarif , Gupta Amit Kumar , Sarraf Deependra Prasad
Published: October 2023

Background:

Every person experiences stress in their daily life. It affects all the physical, mental and social wellbeing. Every single person has an ideal level of stress, but it varies among the individuals. Data is scarce on academic stress among the medical and paramedical students. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate academic stress of students of paramedical sciences.

Methods:

A cross sectional study was conducted among 135 students of paramedical sciences using a semi­structured questionnaire consisting of demographic variables and items on academic stress. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data using Microsoft Excel 2010.

Results:

Out of 135, 65.2% students felt academic stress during their daily life which was more in female students (71% vs 61%) and students having age group of 20-30 years (72.6%).

Conclusion:

Prevalence of academic stress among the students was 65.2%. Understanding the academic stress in early stage and implementing help and support system might help to mitigate the burden of stress and prevents the future illness in the students.
Pediatric sellar-suprasellar tuberculosis: A case report and review of the literature
Authors: Elfarissi Mohammed Alamine , Dahamou Mohamed , Dehneh Younes , Lhamlili Mohammed , Khoulali Mohamed , Oulali Noureddine , Moufid Faycal
Published: October 2023

Background:

Pediatric sellar-suprasellar tuberculosis is a rare form of tuberculosis that affects the pituitary gland and surrounding areas in the brain. It can be difficult to diagnose based on clinical and radiological signs alone, as they can be similar to other pituitary masses. A combination of biological, hormonal, and imaging examinations can aid in making an accurate diagnosis. It is important to consider tuberculosis in the differential diagnosis of sellar-suprasellar masses in the pediatric population, especially in areas with a high prevalence of tuberculosis.

Case Description:

A 17-year-old male with no history of illness showed up with a series of symptoms, including headaches and vision problems. A sellar-suprasellar lesion was seen on imaging, along with several minor lesions. The diagnosis of tuberculosis meningitis with cerebral and pituitary tuberculoma was made after cerebrospinal fluid analysis revealed the presence of tuberculosis. Treatment with anti-tuberculosis drugs led to clinical improvement and lesion resolution.

Conclusion:

Children’s sellar tuberculomas can be difficult to diagnose since they resemble other pituitary tumors. It is essential to take them into account in the differential diagnosis, especially in regions with a high incidence of tuberculosis. Long-term chemotherapy is the recommended course of treatment, and monthly follow-up visits are necessary to check hormone levels and evaluate whether a permanent hormone replacement is necessary.
Anconeus epitrochlearis muscle resulting in cubital nerve compressive neuropathy: Two case reports
Authors: Achi Jimmy , Veintimilla Paula Gabriela , Martinez Fernando , Faggioni Giuliano , Zúñiga Karolina Achi , Achi Xavier Wong
Published: October 2023

Background:

The anconeus epitrochlearis muscle is an anatomical variant prevalent in amphibians but unusual in humans. In favorable cases, this muscle provides protection to the cubital nerve but can result in neuropathy due to compression of the cubital nerve.

Case Description:

We present two cases with different clinical manifestations but both did not respond to conservative treatment. We opted for a surgical decompression where the anconeus epitrochlearis muscle was found intraoperatively, and the muscle fibers were dissected.

Conclusion:

Considering the presence of the muscle variant is the key point to intraoperatively achieve a complete dissection of the muscle fibers of the anconeus epitrochlearis muscle variant and obtain the decompression of the cubital nerve with satisfactory postoperative results.
Classifications of peripheral retinal dystrophies
Authors:   S. Fyodorov Eye Microsurgery Federal State Institution, Novosibirsk Branch, Novosibirsk, Russian Federation, Stanishevskaya O.M. , Glock M.A. ,   S. Fyodorov Eye Microsurgery Federal State Institution, Novosibirsk Branch, Novosibirsk, Russian Federation, Safronova M.A. ,   S. Fyodorov Eye Microsurgery Federal State Institution, Novosibirsk Branch, Novosibirsk, Russian Federation, Belyaeva A.I. ,   S. Fyodorov Eye Microsurgery Federal State Institution, Novosibirsk Branch, Novosibirsk, Russian Federation, Chernykh D.V. ,   S. Fyodorov Eye Microsurgery Federal State Institution, Novosibirsk Branch, Novosibirsk, Russian Federation
Published: October 2023

Purpose. To analyze the existing classifications of peripheral retinal dystrophies. Material and methods. While writing a literature review, a search was made for data from domestic and foreign literature, mostly in the last 20 years. The search was carried out using the following keywords: «peripheral retinal dystrophies», «retinal detachment», «laser coagulation», «lattice degeneration». In total, 20 articles were selected that relate to the topic of this literature review. Results. Retinal detachment is a severe pathology leading to a significant reduction or loss of vision. Peripheral retinal dystrophies play a leading role in the development of retinal detachment. The leading role in the development of rhegmatogenous forms of peripheral degenerations is assigned to changes in the vitreous body with a traction effect on the retina. The question of the incidence of retinal detachment in its dystrophies remains debatable. In publications, we came across a large number of classifications of peripheral retinal dystrophies, covering from 8 to 20 different clinical forms. The question of which retinal dystrophies are predisposing or not predisposing to retinal detachment remains open. Visualization of the vitreoretinal interface in peripheral degenerations is relevant for determining treatment tactics. Optical coherence tomography is highly informative in the early diagnosis of the traction component, visualization of retinal tears and detachment, and determination of indications for laser coagulation of the retina. Conclusion. Retinal detachment is a severe pathology leading to a significant reduction or loss of vision. Peripheral retinal dystrophies play a leading role in the development of retinal detachment. The question of the incidence of retinal detachment in its dystrophies remains debatable. The issue of creating a working classification that reflects the morphology of the degenerative process and indications for laser treatment remains relevant. Key words: peripheral retinal dystrophy, retinal detachment, retinal laser treatment, lattice degeneration
Comparison of graft survival after FS-DSEK in patients with glaucoma operated by various methods
Authors:   S. Fyodorov Eye Microsurgery Federal State Institution, Cheboksary branch, Cheboksary, Russian Federation, Katmakov K.I. , Pozdeyeva N.A. ,   S. Fyodorov Eye Microsurgery Federal State Institution, Cheboksary branch, Cheboksary, Russian Federation, Pashtaev A.N. ,   S. Fyodorov Eye Microsurgery Federal State Institution, Moscow, Russian Federation, Pashtaev N.P. ,   S. Fyodorov Eye Microsurgery Federal State Institution, Cheboksary branch, Cheboksary, Russian Federation, Mamedova E.M. ,   Institute for Professional Development in Medicine of the Ministry of Health of Chuvashia, Cheboksary, Russian Federation, Gelyastanov A.M. ,   S. Fyodorov Eye Microsurgery Federal State Institution, Kaluga branch, Kaluga, Russian Federation
Published: October 2023

Purpose. To evaluate the graft survival in the dynamics of the postoperative period of FS-DSEK in patients with concomitant glaucoma. Material and methods. In total 52 eyes were operated, 32 of them with glaucoma compensated by medication (1st group), 8 with glaucoma operated by implantation of the Ahmed valve model FP8 (2nd group) and 12 with glaucoma operated by microinvasive non-penetrating deep sclerectomy with implantation of collagen antiglaucoma drainage (3rd group). All patients have a follow-up of 12 months. Results. By 1 year, the «cornea + graft» complex retained its transparency in group 1 in 84.4% of eyes (27 out of 32 eyes), in group 2 in 87.5% of cases (7 out of 8 eyes), in group 3 in 75% of cases (9 out of 12 eyes). The highest percentage of endothelial cell loss at 12 months was observed in 2nd group (Ahmed valve) – 45,4±19,5%. In other groups, endothelial cell loss was 41,8±9,1% (group 3) and 39,6±15,2% (1st group). Conclusion. Clinical results show a lower percentage of graft survival after FS-DSEK in the operated glaucoma groups. Accumulation of clinical material and further study of patterns are required. Key words:posterior lamellar keratoplasty, glaucoma, femtosecond laser, endothelial corneal dystrophy
PILOT STUDY OF ASSESSMENT OF CARDIAC OUTPUT USING THE PICCO METHOD AND THE INDIRECT FICK METHOD IN HEMADYNAMICALLY UNSTABLE PATIENTS WITH SEPSIS
Authors: SYDYUK O.E. , KHOMENKO O.YU. , ZATSARYNNYI R.A , CHECHEL M.F
Published: October 2023

Background. Cardiac output (CO) is an indicator in the treatment of patients in critical condition. There are many methods for assessment CO, both invasive and non-invasive. All methods have their advantages and disadvantages, but the perfect method has not been found.

Aim. Comparison of the assessment of СО by the PiCCO method and Fick's indirect method.

Materials and methods. A pilot observational study was conducted on the basis of O.O. Shalimov National institute of surgery and transplantology. 12 results of CO measurement by the PiCCO method and CO calculation by the indirect Fick method in three patients were analysed. We analysed the results using the Excel descriptive statistics method, and also evaluated correlation in Excel.

Results. The correlation coefficient of CO, estimated by more methods, r = 0.96, which showed the result of a high correlation of results. However, absolute values varied from 1.7 % to 19.9 %, which can be an acceptable error in conditions of limited resources. Correlation coefficient of cardiac index r = 0.98, and stroke volume index r = 0.98, which is also about high connection. Stroke volume correlation coefficient r = 0.64, which has a moderate connection. Variation in cardiac index and stroke volume vere within wide ranges (from 0.25 % to 27 % and from 1 % to 33 %, respectively).

Conclusion. Cardiac output calculated by Fick's method in patients with sepsis and septic shock can be an alternative to CO determined by the PiCCO method in the case of limited resources.
Pengenalan Ekspresi Wajah Pengemudi Berbasis Fitur Eigenface dan Gray Level Co-Occurance Matrice
Authors: Panna Sudirman S. , Alhamad Aprianto , Pelangi Kartika Chandra
Published: October 2023

Umumnya kecelakaan lalu lintas disebabkan oleh terjadinya penurunan konsentrasi saat berkendara yang diakibatkan oleh rasa kantuk yang dialami, terdapat 20% kecelakaan disebabkan oleh penurunan konsentrasi. Teknologi computer vision berupaya mengembangkan teknologi driving assistance dalam menyelesaikan persoalan kecelakaan lalu lintas. Penelitian sebelumnya terkait deteksi ekspresi wajah pengemudi menyimpulkan bahwa metode eigenface memiliki waktu komputasi yang cukup baik akan tetapi hanya mampu menghasilkan akurasi sebesar 80%, sehingganya dalam penelitian ini akan dilakukan pengabungan dua buah fitur ekstraksi (eigenface dan GLCM) serta algoritma ANN sebagai pengklasifikasi. Pada penelitian yang kami lakukan menunjukkan metode yang diusulkan dapat memberikan performa dengan nilai akurasi sebesar 83%, recall sebesar 86%, precission sebesar 81% dan F1-Score sebesar 83%.