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Utilizing the Writing Process to Develop Meaningful Arguments
Authors: Giouroukakis Vicky , Connolly Maureen
Published: February 2024

This article discusses how to use the writing process in middle school to overcome the challenges of argument writing instruction. The authors outline elements of strong argument writing and provide varied instructional approaches to prewriting, drafting, revising/editing, and publishing. Models for scaffolding instruction are included.
Beyond Digital Stories: Crafting Digital Compositions for Opinion Writing
Authors: Adam Crawley Stephen
Published: February 2024

Digital storytelling helps twenty-first-century learners use current technologies to construct meaning, connect in-school to out-of-school experiences, and expand audiences. Often, these digital stories reflect narratives of students’ lives, but ample opportunities also exist for students to use this medium across genres and for social action. The author describes how his fifth-grade students created multimodal, digital compositions for opinion writing in which they incorporated written text, images, music, and voice narration, addressed relevant topics in their lives, and inspired change in their communities. Common Core Standards and current research which support multimodal compositions are shared throughout the article.
Postmodern Picture Books: “The Best Thing I’ve Ever Done in English Class”
Authors: Harville Molly , Franks Misha
Published: February 2024

Inquiry into postmodern picture books allows students to develop as writers and problem-solvers. This article describes how a classroom teacher and her mentor teach a postmodern picture book unit with sixth graders. Students examine mentor texts, analyze text structure, write, revise, edit, and perform various postmodern pieces as they learn the characteristics of the genre and the skills of a writer.
My Absolutely Crummy First Draft: The Trials and Triumphs of Motivating the Adolescent Writer
Authors: Cowles Shirley
Published: February 2024

This article serves to highlight the importance of educating adolescent writers around the origins of writing, the importance of carefully identifying word choice, the revision process, and developing one’s voice as a writer. Working toward having students understand that writing is hard work is half the battle. But building upon this knowledge foundation by incorporating the creative writing process, students become not only strong writers, but writers who enjoy and look forward to crafting text, regardless of the genre. They begin to understand that writing matters. A number of creative writing activities and strategies are included throughout along with examples of student work.
CODA: Working Toward Conscious Competence: The Power of Inquiry for Teachers and Learners
Authors: Wilhelm Jeffrey D.
Published: February 2024

In his final CODA, the author discusses “conscious competence” and the ways inquiry-based methods contribute to understanding of ideas larger than just what is covered in class.
Shifts and By-Products: A Five-Year ELA Evolution
Authors: Frie Jessica , Sass-Henke Amanda , Stanley Katie
Published: February 2024

Three secondary teachers share the evolution of their ELA department at Orono Middle School over the past five years in which they navigated changes in—assessment, standards, and student and teacher roles in the classroom. In this article, the authors describe three key shifts in teaching practices at their—middle school: using more complex texts, bundling the standards, and embedding informational text. The article concludes by sharing the positive by products of—these shifts that they have observed in their students and the realization that the changes over the last five years have changed not just the students' thinking,—but their thinking as well.
Fostering “Good” Writers: Making Writing Meaningful
Authors: Jeter Gage
Published: February 2024

In order to address the misconception that "good" writing equals errorfree writing, this article reports the need for students to create meaningful works of—writing. Students who struggle with aspects such as grammar, usage, and mechanics often describe themselves as bad writers or claim that they don't like writing.—By implementing relevant writing projects in the English classroom, students are able to see how writing works in the real world. Teachers should recognize that—writing is situational and tailor their expectations to meet the needs of both their students and the writing situation. Specific writing assignments and projects—are described.
Ya Voices: Branch to Branch
Authors: Hunt Lynda Mullaly
Published: February 2024

For the YA Voices feature, young adult authors, in their own voices and words, share what’s on their minds and in their hearts related to young adults and the power of YA novels. This month, New York Times bestselling author Lynda Mullaly Hunt explores the many specific ways that we, as teachers, can impact the lives and futures of children and the importance of seeing the child before the student. She also discusses the specific teachers who changed her life as a kid and how one of them became the inspiration for her second novel, Fish in a Tree.
Student Voices: Letâ€™s Not Leave Story Behind
Authors: Rief Linda
Published: February 2024

Linda Rief crafts this column, writing alongside her middle school students, to show the beauty and possibilities that lie within the words our students use to make sense of their world. This month, Rief points out the connection between writing and memory and how teachers can help students understand their lives through storytelling.
Notes from the Middle Level Section: Middle Ground
Authors: Matthew Skillen
Published: February 2024

Each issue will include a special message from members of the Middle Level Section. This issue includes Section Chair Matthew Skillen’s preview of what the 2016 NCTE Annual Convention has in store for those interested in Middle Level matters.
YA Voices: We’re All Apes, After All: An Author’s-Eye View of the Middle School Classroom
Authors: Schrefer Eliot
Published: February 2024

The two-time National Book Award finalist discusses the lessons he’s learned over many classroom visits.
New Voices: Seeing Students, Not Discipline: Never Strip Them of Their Dignity
Authors: Lehman Christopher
Published: February 2024

In this issue, we interview Chad Everett, an educator who has firsthand experience with student discipline both inside and outside of the classroom. He reflects on the importance of working to see the whole child, even when—and perhaps especially when—they exhibit challenging behavior.
Space for All: Middle Level Students in Blended Learning Environments
Authors: Stevens Mark
Published: February 2024

Blended learning is a type of instruction delivered using Internet resources along with teacher small and whole group instruction in a school. It has been called a disruptive influence on the educational process in general. The author finds this to be true as reflected in three examples of interaction in that environment with students. In these examples, the author learned to make space that suited students' needs, both on and offline. By transgressing spaces, it was possible to achieve a variety of goals, including the development of writing ability, honing of analytical skills, and participation in activities that promote the mastery of social studies content.
New Voices: Reading Is Absolute and Elemental
Authors: Lehman Christopher
Published: February 2024

The New Voices column explores the struggles, successes, and dreams of early-career middle level educators, from preservice through sixth year. In this issue, Chris interviews Nicole Dixon, an early-career teacher in New York City who has been using reading to develop thoughtful citizens.
Student Voices: What Reading Makes
Authors: Rief Linda
Published: February 2024

Linda Rief crafts this column, writing alongside her middle school students, to show the beauty and possibilities that lie within the words our students use to make sense of their world. In this issue, she discusses the interconnectedness of reading and writing and notes that creating readers and supporting them through avid discussion helps fuel imagination and confidence, allowing those students to feel successful as writers as well.
The ecological energetics of birds in New Guinea
Authors: McNab Brian K.
Published: February 2024

The energetics of 79 species of birds living in greater New Guinea, data for 44 of which are presented here for the first time, is examined to determine the extent to which it reflects the behavior of species and the conditions they encounter in the environment. Body mass alone accounts for 86.6% of the variation in the basal rate of metabolism of these species, whereas the combination of body mass, foraging sub- strate, flightless condition, activity, and life on islands or continents collectively account for 95.2% of its variation. When the passerine/non-passerine dichotomy is added to the analysis, the six factors account for 96.7% of the variation in basal rate. Basal rate also correlates with other factors, including maximal altitude of distribution, torpor, and food habits when individually combined with body mass, but they lose significance when other factors are brought into the analysis. Altitudinal limits to distribution can be included in the analysis only if activity is dropped because of the correlation between these factors. Torpor correlates with an aerial feeding strategy. Food habits correlated with activity level and the passerine/non-passerine dichotomy. The attempt to account for the variation in the energetics of birds by a phylogenetic analysis is inappropriate because the fundamental basis of energetics is physiological with strong behavioral and ecological overtones. Body mass accounts for 90.4% of the variation in thermal conductance. The regulated level of body temperature varies from ca. 39 to 41°C at masses > 100 g, below which it decreases to 37 and 39°C at 10 g, with a few small species having body temperatures as low as 35°C. New Guinea is an important source for the terrestrial avifauna of South Pacific islands. The characteristics of its birds therefore are appropriate standards by which to judge the adjustments occurring in, and required of, birds endemic to these islands.
Large Scale Mosaicing and Compositing of PROBA-V Satellite Images
Authors: Veljanovski Tatjana , Čotar Klemen , Marsetič Aleš
Published: February 2024

The paper deals with the production of large scale vegetation products derived from PROBA-V 100 m satellite images. Image compositing and mosaicking are needed to create seamless products on a global or continental scale. In the study, we have analysed and compared two compositing methods. Evaluation of the methods was focused on the visual inspection of the product seamlessness, and efficiency in eliminating (reducing) the influence of inadequate pixels that were misclassified by a cloud detection algorithm. During the compositing procedure, we also created a raster quality map and calculated statistical properties of the mosaics in order to assess the quality of the product.
Application of VIKOR Method in Initiating Land Consolidation Projects
Authors: Tatalović Jelena , Marinković Goran , Božić Marko
Published: February 2024

The choice of a cadastral municipality for agricultural land management by land consolidation is a difficult task. It is very important that giving priority to certain cadastral municipalities for arranging agricultural land by land consolidation is done in a correct and objective way, ie that the initiation of land consolidation projects is not done spontaneously, but where the effects of land consolidation would be greatest. Methods of multicriteria optimization can help the decision maker to apply a mathematical model to reach a solution, ie to the cadastral municipality which should be given priority for starting consolidation projects. Precisely in this paper, it will be presented how the methods of multicriteria optimization lead to a solution, on the example of the Municipality of Indjija, Serbia. The ultimate goal of the research is to use a defined model to determine which cadastral municipality should be given priority for initiating and implementing a land consolidation project.
Quality Analysis of 3D Models Based on Digital Photogrammetry
Authors: Borisov Mirko , Simić Radovan , Petrović Vladimir M. , Milinčić Miroljub
Published: February 2024

The main focus of the paper is the assessment of the quality of the 3D terrain models obtained from the images of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV). Quality and detailed terrain models are necessary, above all, for precise determination of changes in the area of excavation. The quality analysis of the 3D model includes the degree of deviation of geometric and geomorphological characteristics from the actual terrain position and status in nature. To determine the geometric accuracy, a comparative method of testing is used, ie a comparison of the measured values of the 3D model with the data of well-defined geodetic and control points a posteriori measured using the Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS). Analysis of quality and comparisons are performed visually, numerically, by calculating the excavation volume and creating a terrain profile. The results suggest that the 3D models obtained from the UAV images are of very high quality. Also, an important advantage of using UAV images to generate 3D models in the excavation area is their efficiency, for example, more frequent updating and measuring the height of inaccessible terrain and determining local changes in the terrain.
Application of Multicriteria GIS Analysis in Derivation of the Wildfire Ignition Index And Optimization of Firefighting Interventions in the NP Krka
Authors: Šiljeg Ante , Milošević Rina , Marić Ivan
Published: February 2024

This paper demonstrates the possibilities of GIS implementation in the preventive phase of firefighting activities for the Šibenik-Knin County. Multicriteria GIS analysis (GIS-MCDA) was applied in derivation of the wildfire risk ignition index. Four groups of criteria were used: vegetation, geomorphometry, anthropogenic impact, and climate elements. Wildfire risk ignition models were derived based on the decision-maker method through (1) the experience of the local fire commander and (2) following the examples of good practice. Furthermore, the coverage and the passability of the National park (NP) Krka roads were analyzed in relation to the standard intervention time from the competent fire brigades. The nearest fire brigades and the fastest routes to the most endangered zones within the NP Krka have been derived. The results indicate that the area of Šibenik-Knin County belongs to the moderate/moderately high risk of fire ignition and that the coverage of the NP Krka roads within the standard intervention time is not satisfactory.
Measurement of the Bijambare Cave Using the Terrestrial Laser Scanning Method
Authors: Kregar Klemen , Topoljak Jusuf , Đidelija Muamer , Mulahusić Admir , Kulo Nedim , Ambrožič Tomaž
Published: February 2024

The article explores the methods and potential applications of terrestrial laser scanning technology. It also presents the preliminary results of scanning the Bijambare cave, where a georeferenced three-dimensional model of the cave's interior was created. This model, based on available data, stands as the first accurate 3D representation of a speleological object in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The first section of the paper provides a brief overview of the Bijambare cave area and the laser scanning technology employed, highlighting its advantages over other geodetic measurement techniques. Subsequently, the text delves into the stages of the measurement processing, followed by an examination of the various products generated. The practical significance of these products is illustrated using the example of the Bijambare cave.
Métricas da paisagem e qualidade ambiental nos remanescentes florestais do Ribeirão Quilombo em Campinas/SP
Authors: Longo Regina Márcia , Silva Alessandra Leite da , Carvalho Marcela Merides , Ribeiro Admilson Írio
Published: February 2024

Os remanescentes florestais desempenham um importante papel dentro dos ecossistemas urbanos, contribuindo de forma significativa não somente com a qualidade ambiental dos municípios, mas também com a melhoria dos aspectos sociais, econômicos e estéticos das paisagens urbanas. Nesse contexto, aplicar e analisar ferramentas que possam contribuir na discussão ambiental desses ecossistemas se tornam uma contribuição importante na gestão desses espaços dentro dos municípios. O presente trabalho teve por objetivo analisar e discutir a fragmentação florestal e a qualidade ambiental dos fragmentos florestais existentes na bacia hidrográfica do Rio Quilombo, localizada no município de Campinas/SP, sendo esta uma área que sofre com os processos de urbanização, de impermeabilização do solo e de enchentes. De forma geral, os procedimentos executados para avaliação da qualidade ambiental dos remanescentes florestais na bacia hidrográfica em estudo foram realizados em cinco etapas principais: (1) Mapeamento dos remanescentes florestais; (2) Cálculos das métricas de paisagem; (3) Avaliação da Qualidade Ambiental dos remanescentes; (4) Análise estatística dos dados; e, por fim, (5) Diagnóstico da bacia hidrográfica a partir dos resultados obtidos. De um modo geral, pode-se observar que a bacia hidrográfica do Ribeirão Quilombo, caracterizada pelo alto grau de uso e ocupação do solo e predomínio de áreas urbanizadas, com condições de solo e declividade não críticas, sendo que os remanescentes florestais são de tamanho predominantemente médio e apresentam condições semelhantes de distância de vizinho mais próximo (ENN), onde aproximadamente 50% deles encontram-se a menos de 60 m de distância do seu vizinho mais próximo. Diante dessas condições, as ações de manejo e conservação de vegetação natural na bacia do Quilombo dificilmente poderá estar pautada na conectividade dos remanescentes. Indica-se que sejam propostas ações especialmente voltadas em amenizar os efeitos de borda que tem atuado sobre esses remanescentes e garantir a efetividade e qualidade dos processos ecológicos envolvidos.
Gender Politics and Stereotypes in Bollywood Films Dhrishyam 1 and 2
Authors: Dr. Sandhya Tiwari
Published: February 2024

Indian cinema is one of the most influential and powerful tools for addressing various social issues via the medium of a screenplay. The Indian film industry, commonly known as Bollywood, is one of the largest and most prolific film industries (Pillania 115) in the world. This article aims to explore Gender Roles and Stereotypes prevalent in Bollywood films, through an in-depth analysis of the popular films Dhrishyam 1 and 2, hereafter referred to as the Dhrishyam film series. By examining the portrayal of lead characters, the study aims to shed light on the ways in which Indian cinema perpetuates societal norms and biases. Through a combination of qualitative content analysis and audience reception analysis, the research provides empirical evidence to support the claim that Indian films, including the “Dhrishyam” film series, contribute to the diffusion of gender stereotyping, consolidating unreasonable societal expectations. With a focus on the intersectionality of gender, identity, and culture, this study aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the complex relationships between Indian cinema and societal constructs, leading to critical insights into theneed for more diverse and inclusive portrayals in the film industry.
Propiedades tecnológicas de la madera de Chrysophyllum argenteum Jacq; procedente de la parroquia Santa Rita, provincia Esmeraldas
Authors: Garzón Flores Bryan Hernán , Paredes Rodríguez Hugo Orlando , Valencia Valenzuela Xavier Germán , Trejo Cuásquer José Fernando
Published: February 2024

El Caimitillo (Chrysophyllum argenteum Jacq.), es una especie forestal nativa muy requerida por madereros locales, debido a su calidad y durabilidad; madera que se utiliza principalmente en construcción de viviendas (pilares y vigas). El objetivo del estudio fue “Determinar las propiedades tecnológicas de la madera de Chrysophyllum argenteum Jacq; procedente de la parroquia Santa Rita, provincia Esmeraldas”. La metodología del estudio presenta un enfoque cuantitativo, con un paradigma positivista y un tipo de investigación descriptiva y de campo; con un diseño no experimental, debido a la descripción de características organolépticas, anatómicas y propiedades de trabajabilidad de la madera. Mediante la norma NTE INEN 1158, se realizó un muestreo simple por conveniencia y se seleccionó siete árboles con las mejores características fenotípicas en la parroquia Santa Rita, del cantón San Lorenzo, provincia Esmeraldas; de allí se extrajeron 49 probetas para propiedades físicas y 105 para ensayos de trabajabilidad. Para los ensayos de la investigación se usó las normas NTE INEN, COPANT y ASTM. La preparación de probetas y determinación de propiedades se realizó en el Campus “Yuyucocha” de la Universidad Técnica del Norte, en la ciudad de Ibarra, en la Central de Innovación de la Madera, en el Laboratorio de Anatomías de la Madera y Xiloteca. Como resultados se obtuvo que el contenido de humedad del caimitillo fue de 43,10%; contracción volumétrica total 9,42% y la relación tangencial/radial de 1,16%, densidad básica de 0,82 gr/cm3; enmarcándose como madera pesada de densidad básica tipo “A” y puede ser usada en estructuras, construcciones, pisos, recubrimientos, tabiquería, ebanistería, y en chapas decorativas. Se recomienda realizar estudios tecnológicos de durabilidad natural, preservación y propiedades químicas y mecánicas de la especie, además mejorar el proceso de secado al ambiente.
Pesquisa Multidisciplinar em Saúde - Edição VII
Authors: Barroso L. De Freitas Guilherme , Khaled Sleiman Hanan
Published: February 2024

O atendimento, abordagem e pesquisa de equipes multidisciplinares é o modelo
recomendado pela Organização Mundial de Saúde. Os cuidados são prestados por
profissionais de habilidades diversas, os quais se complementam para elevar o conhecimento
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Analysis of employee costs in the distributive trade of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Authors: Ribić Fatima
Published: February 2024

Distributive trade includes all forms of trading activities. It begins with the procurement of goods from the manufacturer, and ends with the sale of goods to the final consumer. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, it represents one of the most important economic sectors. Thispaper investigates changes in personnel costs within the distribution trade sector in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Initially, it introduces fundamental concepts related to distributive tradeand personnel costs. After that, an analysis of personnel costs in the distribution trade sector in Bosnia and Herzegovina is conducted. This includes an examination of changes in personnel costs based on the size of business entities and an analysis of personnel costs in subsectors of distribution trade. Research findings reveal a consistent increase in personnel costs within the distribution trade sector in Bosnia and Herzegovina from 2016 to 2021. They also highlight a slower growth of personnel costs per employed person in small businesses compared to the overall sector. Concerning the sub-sectors of distribution trade in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the research indicates that wholesale trade demonstrates significantly higher personnel costs per employed person compared to the other two sub-sectors and the overall distribution trade. Additionally, the analysis involves a comparison of personnel costs in distribution trade in Bosnia and Herzegovina with other countries in the region. The findings suggest that personnel costs per employed person in the distribution trade sector in Bosnia and Herzegovina exhibit the lowest growth among the analyzed countries in the region.
Motivation to learn
Authors: Nikolić-Vesković Danica
Published: February 2024

Motivation to learn is associated with academic success, positive attitudes towards school, greater student and teacher satisfaction and better discipline. In developing the concept, motivation has been viewed as a personality trait or state depending on the situation, or as a combination of traits and states. The basic division that theorists have emphasised is the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. Since most activities are neither intrinsically nor extrinsically motivated, the idea arises that there is a continuum on which activities are located between fully intrinsically and fully extrinsically motivated, or that intrinsic and extrinsic motivation are considered to be two independent causes with the possibility of simultaneous action. This paper presents the basic theoretical concepts of motivation to learn and practical implications for the teaching process, namely: behaviourist approach to motivation, Maslow's hierarchy of needs, self-determination theory, theory of optimal experience, expectancy-value theories, goal theory, implicit theories of ability, attribution theory, self-efficacy beliefs and self-worth theory as well as the importance of interest in the subject of study. Most theories emphasise the importance of intrinsic motivation, while research and the reality of school systems show that it is sometimes necessary to rely on extrinsic motives and to use reward systems. There are many reasons why students learn. Personal interests, curiosity and the inner need for knowledge are probably the strongest drivers to engage in a particular activity. It is important to nurture and develop curiosity, interests, and the desire to learn as many different areas as possible.
The Mahabharata and the epic Kosovo poems
Authors: Grbić Igor
Published: February 2024

Comparisons between the epic Mahabharata, the world's largest literary work, and the quantitatively modest corpus of epic poems referring to the Battle of Kosovo in 1389, have drawn scholarly attention mainly focused on the larger and the better-known example of epic poetry. The lesser attention paid to the epic Kosovo poems prefers a genetic approach, i.e. identifying the common traits and tracing their variations back to their common Proto-Indo-European origin and, presumably, the common protomyth. The overlaps typically include the heroic characters, motifs and plot segments. The article highlights and analyses similarities that do not necessarily share the same historical and geographical background but still include expressive, stylistic and aesthetic parallelisms and elements that rather point towards common archetypal origins in the human imagination generally. The differences between the corpora are then easily interpreted as simply as many adaptations and autonomous expressions of separate cultures. This paper bypasses the shared characteristics that are typical of epic poetry as such, and focuses on the various stylistic devices like the hyperbole, descriptions of nature, lyrical sections and motifs. A factor crucial for adequately understanding the two epic corpora, and their relationship, is the fact that they stand at two poles of the history of the epic: while the discourse of the Mahabharata is fascinating in its primitiveness, the Kosovo poems show a high degree of aesthetic self-awareness.
India as a motif in Petar Lubarda's artwork
Authors: Pavić Dina
Published: February 2024

During the seventh decade of the 20th century, Petar Lubarda continued to be an important figure in the cultural diplomacy of Yugoslavia. His artistic position and presence on the local and international exhibition scene would root him in a position of a key figure in the First Conference of the Non-Aligned Movement in 1961. His artistic presence would be of major importance for the invitation of the Commission for Cultural Relations of the Republic of India, who then organised exhibitions in New Delhi and Bombay (Mumbai). The aim of the paper is to analyse the artistic production during the first years of the seventh decade of the last century and his personal experiences during his stay in India, in order to point out the changes and his reasons behind those changes on the example of his works on the topic of India.
Belgrade press on the murder of Indira Gandhi: Perceptions and evaluations
Authors: Dragišić Petar
Published: February 2024

The paper analyses reporting of the 1984 murder of Indian prime minister Indira Gandhi in the Belgrade press. The research has included reports and commentaries of the most important newspapers and journals published in the capital in November 1984. Special attention was paid to the perceptions of the causes and effects of the assassination. Yugoslavian predictions of further direction of the Indian foreign policy were also analysed.
Financing as a cultural policy instrument for supporting amateur artistic creativity on the example of amateur folklore associations in Serbia at the turn of the third decade of the twentieth century
Authors: Vukanović Maša , Milankov Marijana
Published: February 2024

Amateur creativity in various areas of arts and culture is of great importance for cultural development. Amateur associations enable citizens living in both urban and rural areas to actively participate in the creation of cultural content and encourage them to actively participate in reception of various cultural content created by professional artists. In addition, it is important that amateur associations stay open for all generations (from junior to senior participants), and that they cherish cultural expressions of national minorities. The importance of amateurism is acknowledged in the Law on Culture as the key act for implementation of cultural policy in Serbia. This is important for financial support, as another key instrument of cultural policy implementation. Based on results of a research conducted among amateur associations in Serbia at the turn of the 2020s, this paper will analyse the financial support for amateurism from public funds (Republic of Serbia, Autonomous Province of Vojvodina and local self-governments) in the period 2019 - 2021. The case study covers amateur associations active in traditional dance and folklore as the most numerous amateur associations in Serbia.
Potentials of tourism development in the Lower Neretva Region potentials of tourism development in the Lower Neretva Region
Authors: Šetka Josip , Pejdo Ana
Published: February 2024

Due to its landscape peculiarities the Lower Neretva region stands out as a unique area on the Croatian coast. The main objective of this paper was to investigate what potential forms of tourism are suitable for development and further investment. It also aimed to show applicability of ArcGIS computer software in the function of tourism development. An online survey was conducted, with the main purpose to examine the opinions and attitudes of the local people about the current state and development potential of tourism in this region. The purpose of this research is to create the vision for future tourism development in the Lower Neretva region, as well as the recommendations that can serve in determining existing and future spatial planning documents.
PELATIHAN PENINGKATAN KEAHLIAN MENGGUNAKAN CANVA SEBAGAI MEDIA PENGAJARAN UNTUK GURU DI SMP DIPONEGORO SURAKARTA, KOTA SURAKARTA DAN JAWA TENGAH
Authors: Baradja Abdillah , Sukoco  , Tjendrowasono Tri Irianto
Published: February 2024

Penelitian ini menyajikan pembahasan yang bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi efektivitas pelatihan menggunakan Canva sebagai media pengajaran bagi guru di SMP Diponegoro Surakarta, Kota Surakarta, Jawa Tengah. Metodologi penelitiannya menggunakan penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi kasus. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa pelatihan menggunakan Canva efektif dalam meningkatkan keahlian guru dalam menyiapkan media pengajaran yang interaktif dan menarik. Keahlian ini kemudian diaplikasikan oleh guru untuk meningkatkan kualitas proses belajar-mengajar serta menciptakan suasana pembelajaran yang lebih menyenangkan dan menstimulasi inovasi dan kreativitas siswa. Artikel ini merekomendasikan agar sekolah-sekolah lain mengadakan pelatihan serupa bagi guru-gurunya dan berinvestasi dalam peningkatan literasi digital bagi tenaga pendidik.
Hybrid Algorithm Compression Technique for Color Images
Authors: Yousif Muneera , Jassim Riham , Abdullah Noor M. , Sulaiman Sundus M. A. , Fari Noor M. A. , Mohammed Muthana Jasim , Alssif Dr. Khalill
Published: February 2024

The importance of different data compression algorithms is highlighted in the process of storing big data in data warehouses and archives and in reducing the volume of big data during its transmission through communication channels, so many compression algorithms have emerged that are designed to process different data.

Images are used in different fields in our daily lives, such as social networks, medical diagnoses, remote sensing, and other fields, and since the size and accuracy of images are constantly evolving, the issue of storing and transferring images requires a compressing process to reduce their size. A hybrid based on lossy compression method and lossless compression method based on Huffman algorithms and wavelet transform. In this research, the efficiency of the proposed method was studied and compared to independent compression methods.
Processes For The Transformation Of Fruit And Vegetable Residues For The Production Of Edible Mushrooms
Authors: Pilco Carlos Jácome , Vazquez José Luis Altuna , Mopocita Nataly Chuquiana , Muñoz Diana Pacheco , Carchichabla Erika Sinchi
Published: February 2024

The cultivation of edible mushrooms from fruit and vegetable residues presents itself as a promising solution for the sustainable utilization of these wastes and the production of nutritious food. Fruit and vegetable residues include crop residues, leaves, branches and unsold products, which contain a wide range of nutrients and bioactive compounds. These are used as substrate for the cultivation of edible mushrooms. Edible mushrooms, such as mushrooms, shiitake and pleurotus, are appreciated worldwide for their taste, texture and nutritional properties. They contain protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals and bioactive compounds with antioxidant, anti-cancer and anti-diabetic properties. In addition, the global market for edible mushrooms is experiencing significant growth due to their wide range of applications in the food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. The method of cultivating edible mushrooms from fruit and vegetable waste involves the selection of suitable waste, its preparation by sterilization, addition of nutritional enrichment agents and inoculation of the desired mushroom. After a period of incubation and proper care, the mushrooms can be harvested and used in various food preparations. The cultivation of edible mushrooms by solid fermentation has great advantages, as it is the most efficient way of converting vegetable waste into high-value human food.
Teaching Science By Inquiry In The Curricular Area Of Science And Technology
Authors: Olivos Nelly Vega , Angélica Atoche-Silva Luz , Vega-Olivos Aura , Mejía-Benavides Anibal , Atoche Oscar Rujel
Published: February 2024

For centuries, education was conceived as the unilateral transmission of knowledge between sender and receiver, the evaluation of which stamped a classifying stamp on the participants. However, the knowledge society of which we are a part, characterized by the leading role that knowledge obtained as a product of inquiry has assumed, which, as it is not observed in our classrooms, motivates the search for changes in the methodology of teaching, with the firm conviction that it results in the formation of critical individuals.  autonomous, with the ability to solve problems in their environment, finding it necessary to influence the strengthening of scientific inquiry through the Inquire of Science and Technology competition, in order to train researchers from secondary school classrooms.

This reality motivated us to propose in this study, the application of the ECBI program in the Indaga S&T competition, with the purpose of strengthening it. The study is positivist, applied research, experimental design with pre- and post-testing to a single group. The sample of 25 third-grade high school students from the 7 de Enero Technical Educational Institution (IET) was selected from the population of 182 students, by non-probabilistic convenience sampling.

From the general objective, whose statistical results with p - value of 0.00, theoretical bases and comparisons with studies carried out in varied contexts, allowed to conclude that the methodology proposed in the ECBI – Indaga program, significantly strengthens the Indaga competence of S&T, therefore its application in students of all educational levels is proposed.
Mineração de dados aplicada sobre câncer relacionado ao trabalho
Authors: Pfeiffer Bruna Ferreira , Gralha Silvia Regina , Ramos Giordani da Silva
Published: February 2024

Objetivo: Encontrar regras de associação entre a ocupação do trabalhador, o produto químico exposto e o câncer diagnosticado em 2019. Método: Foram aplicadas técnicas de Mineração de Dados, dentro do processo de Descoberta de Conhecimento em Bases de Dados. Para identificar padrões e correlações, foram utilizados arquivos sobre Câncer Relacionado ao Trabalho – disponíveis pelo Sistema de Informação de Agravos de Notificação –, o software Weka e o algoritmo Apriori. Resultados: Apresentamos 2 regras com a métrica “Confiança” e 4 regras com a métrica “Convicção”, que indicaram fortes associações entre “Produtor agrícola polivalente”, “Radiação solar”, “Outras neoplasias malignas da pele e doenças relacionadas” e “Radiação não ionizante e Agrotóxico”. Conclusão: Os resultados podem incentivar organizações a elaborarem estratégias de prevenção contra o câncer ocupacional, de forma a manter e garantir a qualidade de vida e segurança dos trabalhadores, sobretudo dos trabalhadores pertencentes às ocupações com maior risco de exposição ao câncer.
Use of gestational surrogacy for a patient with recurrent pregnancy loss from early onset of severe pre-eclampsia: Case report.
Authors: Wanyoike J.G , Ndegwa S
Published: February 2024

Introduction: The use of a gestational carrier deserves consideration as a treatment option in patients with  poor reproductive histories because of early onset severe pre-eclampsia (PET) and hemolysis, elevated liver  enzymes, and low platelets syndrome (HELLP). The case report is of 33 years old woman and 35 years old  husband who presented with bad obstetric outcome of 7 pregnancies losses in the second trimester due to  severe PET. After the 7th pregnancy loss, the couple opted for gestational surrogacy. In a traditional surrogacy  arrangement, the surrogate mother provides the oocyte and the uterus to foster a pregnancy. With a gestational  surrogate IVF cycle, the gestational surrogate is not the genetic mother because she does not provide the  oocyte. In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) was undertaken using the patients oocytes and her husband’s sperm with  the transfer of three embryos to a gestational surrogate where conception occurred with subsequent twin  delivery.  

The objective of this case report is to report a case of gestational surrogate treatment in the prevention of  severe early onset pre-eclampsia (PET) with subsequent term twin delivery.
ELECTIVE CAESAREAN DELIVERY IN A PATIENT WITH CONFIRMED COVID-19: CASE REPORT
Authors: Owende P.A , Odongo B.E , Mary M
Published: February 2024

Introduction: In December, 2019, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute  respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) emerged in Wuhan, China and has spread to Kenya  with the first case being confirmed on 13th March 20201. By the end of June 2020, there were about 6000  confirmed cases in Kenya, with 143 deaths1. Currently, there are no statistics regarding pregnant women  infected with COVID-19. Standard policies and precautions for facilities and personnel to safely care for  COVID-19 patients as outlined in CDC and WHO guidelines have been adopted locally2,3. The facilities  have also formulated creation of standard operating procedures to manage these patients e.g. operating  separate labor and delivery units for COVID-positive patients and limiting the number of people in the  delivery room, increased communication between neonatal and obstetric teams, limiting staff exposure and  staff training on personal protective equipment procedures3. 

Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital (KUTRRH) has been identified as one of the  facilities designated for managing COVID-19 cases in Kenya (Figure 1). KUTRRH, established in 2019  is the third National Referral Hospital in Kenya with a 650 bed capacity and equipped with state-of-art  medical amenities including eight negative pressure theatres, 24 bed capacity ICU and 12 bed HDU with a  designated COVID 19 theatre4. Staff in all areas have been trained about the use of PPE and correct donning  and doffing techniques. In order to minimize staff exposure, and therefore infection, only essential staff are  present in the delivery rooms and theatres (Figures 2-5).
งานสร้างสรรค์บทประพันธ์ดนตรี “เอไอสวีท” สำหรับวงเครื่องกระทบ
Authors: อำนาจธรรม เผ่าพันธ์ , สุวรรณธาดา พิมพ์ชนก
Published: February 2024

บทประพันธ์ เอไอสวีท เป็นบทเพลงร่วมสมัยสำหรับวงเครื่องกระทบขนาดใหญ่ประกอบด้วยเครื่องกระทบที่มีระดับเสียงและไม่มีระดับเสียงแน่นอน ได้รับแรงบันดาลใจจากหุ่นยนต์ ใช้เทคนิควิธีการประพันธ์ดนตรีร่วมสมัยเพื่อสื่อความหมายที่สอดคล้องกับลักษณะเฉพาะของเครื่องกล บทประพันธ์ชุดนี้มีทั้งหมด 4 กระบวน ในแต่ละกระบวนใช้วัตถุดิบทางดนตรีที่หลากหลาย วัตถุดิบสำคัญคือการนำรูดิเมนท์ซึ่งเป็นเทคนิคของกลองมาประพันธ์สำหรับเครื่องกระทบคีย์บอร์ด ทำให้บทเพลงมีสีสันและมีกลวิธีการบรรเลงที่เป็นเอกลักษณ์เฉพาะ นอกจากนี้ผู้ประพันธ์ยังใช้เครื่องดนตรีทดแทนเสียงกลไกของจักรกลทำให้เกิดเทคนิคการบรรเลงแบบใหม่ เรียบเรียงระดับเสียง เนื้อดนตรี ลักษณะเสียง รูปแบบและการซ้อนของจังหวะในมิติต่าง ๆ เพื่อนำเสนอเทคนิคการประพันธ์ที่เป็นอัตลักษณ์ของผู้ประพันธ์
บทประพันธ์เพลงมหาบัณฑิตนิพนธ์ : “หน้ากากแห่งความเชื่อ” สำหรับวงออกเท็ต
Authors: บุญมาสืบ ธนกร , ธรรมบุตร ณรงค์ฤทธิ์
Published: February 2024

บทประพันธ์เพลงมหาบัณฑิตนิพนธ์ : “หน้ากากแห่งความเชื่อ” สำหรับวงดนตรีออกเท็ต เป็นผลงานที่ผสมผสานระหว่างดนตรีพื้นบ้านของประเทศ 3 ประเทศ ได้แก่ มาลาวี ญี่ปุ่นและไทย โดยอ้างอิงดนตรีพื้นบ้านที่เกี่ยวข้องกับประเพณีที่ใช้หน้ากากในการประกอบพิธีกรรมเป็นหลัก ผู้ประพันธ์มีการใช้แนวคิดในเรื่องของจังหวะพื้นบ้านที่แตกต่างกันของประเทศทั้งสามเป็นหลักในการประพันธ์ และผู้ประพันธ์เพลงได้เลียนเสียงเครื่องดนตรีพื้นบ้านที่แตกต่างกันของแต่ละประเทศผ่านเครื่องดนตรีสากล โดยผู้ประพันธ์ใช้แนวคิดของดนตรีพื้นบ้านร่วมกับการประพันธ์ดนตรีคลาสสิกและดนตรีร่วมสมัย รวมถึงเทคนิคการประพันธ์เพลงรูปแบบอื่น ๆ บทประพันธ์เพลงมีความยาวประมาณ 17 นาที ประกอบด้วย 3 บทเพลงย่อย ได้แก่ บทเพลงย่อยที่ 1 การเต้นรำของดวงวิญญาณ บทเพลงย่อยที่ 2 ปีศาจแห่งฤดูใบไม้ผลิ และบทเพลงย่อยที่ 3 ขบวนแห่ผีตาโขน
สุริยคราส 2 : ดับเบิลคอนแชร์โต สำหรับฟลูต กีตาร์ และวงเครื่องสาย
Authors: ศิริรัตนพันธ บุญรัตน์
Published: February 2024

งานวิจัยฉบับนี้เป็นงานวิจัยเชิงสร้างสรรค์ มีวัตถุประสงค์เพื่อสร้างบทประพันธ์เพลงร่วมสมัยบทใหม่ที่มีการผสมผสานเสียงของเครื่องดนตรีที่แปลกใหม่และน่าสนใจ ได้รับทุนสนับสนุนการวิจัยจากสถาบันวิจัย มหาวิทยาลัยรังสิต บทประพันธ์เพลง ดับเบิลคอนแชร์โต สุริยคราส 2 สำหรับนักเป่าฟลูต (บรรเลงเครื่องดนตรีตระกูลฟลูต 6 ชิ้น ตั้งแต่คอนทราเบสฟลูต คอนทราอัลโต ฟลูต เบสฟลูต อัลโตฟลูต ฟลูต จนถึงปิคโคโล) กีตาร์และวงเครื่องสาย (ไวโอลิน 2 กลุ่ม วิโอลา วิโอลอนเชลโล และดับเบิลเบส แต่ละกลุ่มตั้งแต่ 2 คนขึ้นไป) เป็นบทเพลงร่วมสมัยที่ผสานลักษณะดนตรีพื้นบ้านภาคอีสานของไทย เข้ากับเทคนิคของการประพันธ์ดนตรีตะวันตกที่ใช้ในศตวรรษที่ 20 โดยใช้เรื่องราวพื้นบ้านที่เกี่ยวข้องกับ “ราหูอมตะวัน” หรือ “กบกินตะเว่น” ในภาษาอีสาน เป็นโครงสำหรับการสร้างสรรค์บทเพลง บทความวิจัยนี้จะเริ่มต้นโดยเสนอวัตถุประสงค์ ประโยชน์ที่คาดว่าจะได้รับ แล้วจึงอธิบายถึงที่มาที่ไปและแรงบันดาลใจ รวมถึงอิทธิพลทางดนตรีที่มีต่อการสร้างสรรค์บทประพันธ์เพลง การวางโครงสร้างของบทเพลงเป็น 5 กระบวน แนะนำโมทีฟหลัก ก่อนจะอธิบายถึงลักษณะสำคัญของแต่ละกระบวน รวมถึงเทคนิคสำคัญที่ใช้ในแต่ละกระบวนเพลง ก่อนจะสรุปในที่สุด
บทวิเคราะห์บทประพันธ์ลำดับที่ 9 ของเฟอร์นันโด ซอร์ “อินโทรดักชัน แอนด์วาริเอชันบนทำนองของโมสาร์ท”
Authors: โรจนาบุตร วริศรา , ธรรมบุตร ณรงค์ฤทธิ์
Published: February 2024

บทวิเคราะห์บทประพันธ์นี้มีจุดประสงค์เพื่อเผยแพร่ผลงานและเป็นแนวทางในการวิเคราะห์บทเพลงกีตาร์คลาสสิก โดยผู้แสดงได้คัดเลือกบทเพลงลำดับที่ 9 ประพันธ์โดยเฟอร์นันโด ซอร์ นักประพันธ์ชาวสเปน จากการศึกษาพบว่าบทเพลง “อินโทรดักชันแอนด์วาริเอชันบนทำนองของโมสาร์ท” แบ่งเป็น 7 ท่อน ได้แก่ ท่อนนำเสนอ ทำนองหลัก และการแปรทำนองทั้ง 5 ครั้ง ซึ่งมีเทคนิคที่น่าสนใจ เช่น การสเลอร์ เทคนิคเสียงหลอก และการบรรเลงอาร์เปจโจ การศึกษาครั้งนี้มีจุดประสงค์เพื่อพัฒนาศักยภาพด้านการตีความ วิเคราะห์และเทคนิคการบรรเลง เพื่อถ่ายทอดบทเพลงแก่สาธารณชนได้อย่างมีคุณภาพ
Implementation of Community-Based Citizenship Education to Improve the Civic Skills of the Young Generation in the Qarriyah Tayyibah Community, Kalibening Village, Tingkir District, Salatiga City
Authors: Lestiyawati Eko , Nuryadi Muh. Hendri , Winarno Winarno
Published: February 2024

Citizenship education programs need to be developed to develop citizens in the community. One of them is community-oriented citizenship education, which is education that is designed, implemented, developed and assessed by the community which is aimed at responding to the challenges and opportunities that exist in a future-oriented community environment. This research describes the implementation of community-based citizenship education to improve the civic skills of the younger generation in the Qarryah Tayyibah Community, Kalibening Village, Tingkir District, Salatiga City. This research used a sample of 70 students from the Qarryah Tayyibah Community. This research used a qualitative research method with a purposive sampling technique. Data was taken using interviews, observation and questionnaires. The results of the research show that the implementation of community-based citizenship education can improve civic skills by using appropriate learning strategies according to students' learning materials. Policy recommendations that can be given are as follows, 1) Companions need to be provided with skills training, be it Technical Skills Training, Product Quality Training, Hard Skills Training, Soft Skills Training, Skills Training. 2) The government supports the curriculum according to the needs and interests of students. at the present time.
NCCN Guidelines® Insights: Kidney Cancer, Version 2.2024
Authors: Motzer Robert J. , Jonasch Eric , Agarwal Neeraj , Alva Ajjai , Bagshaw Hilary , Baine Michael , Beckermann Kathryn , Carlo Maria I. , Choueiri Toni K. , Costello Brian A. , Derweesh Ithaar H. , Desai Arpita , Ged Yasser , George Saby , Gore John L. , Gunn Andrew , Haas Naomi , Johnson Michael , Kapur Payal , King Jennifer , Kyriakopoulos Christos , Lam Elaine T. , Lara Primo N. , Lau Clayton , Lewis Bryan , Madoff David C. , Manley Brandon , Michaelson M. Dror , Mortazavi Amir , Ponsky Lee , Ramalingam Sundhar , Shuch Brian , Smith Zachary L. , Sosman Jeffrey , Sweis Randy , Zibelman Matthew , Schonfeld Ryan , Stein MaryElizabeth , Gurski Lisa A.
Published: February 2024

The NCCN Guidelines for Kidney Cancer provide multidisciplinary recommendations for diagnostic workup, staging, and treatment of patients with renal cell carcinoma (RCC). These NCCN Guidelines Insights focus on the systemic therapy options for patients with advanced RCC and summarize the new clinical data evaluated by the NCCN panel for the recommended therapies in Version 2.2024 of the NCCN Guidelines for Kidney Cancer.