bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Water Quality and Risk Assessment of Selected Heavy Metals in Tilapia Oreochromis niloticus from Pulangi Lake, the Philippines
Authors: Merencillo Ritchel , Sevilla-Nastor Janice , Villanueva-Peyraube Jessica , Peyraube Nicolas
Published: September 2024

Regular monitoring of the water quality and heavy metal concentration in edible fish from the Pulangi Lake – an artificial lake in Bukidnon, the Philippines – has not yet been established. This study analyzed the water quality of the Pulangi Lake and assessed the associated risks of heavy metals cadmium (Cd), chromium (Cr), and lead (Pb) in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) harvested from the lake during the dry season. Key informant interviews (KII) were also conducted to gather relevant information about the lake. The physico-chemical analysis of the surface water revealed high fecal coliform levels, exceeding the standard limit by more than 100%, but the concentrations of Cd, Cr, and Pb were below the standard limit. However, the Cr concentration in tilapia (0.2430–1.7870 mg/kg) exceeded the permissible limit of 0.05 mg/kg set by the Food and Agriculture Organization and the World Health Organization. Low concentrations of Cd (0.0270–0.1140 mg/kg) and Pb (0.0360–0.4350 mg/kg) were observed. The risk assessment of these individual heavy metals measured from tilapia and its combined impacts showed no potential non-carcinogenic effects based on the estimated target hazard quotient (THQ < 1) and hazard index (HI < 1). However, based on the permissible target cancer risk (1 x 10–6 to 1 x 10–4), tilapia from the Pulangi Lake should be reexamined as it appears that – in terms of Cd and Cr – the probability relating to contamination problem can occur. The present study can be used as baseline data for risk management.
Multidrug-resistant Escherichia coli from Artesian Well Waters in Los Baños, Laguna, the Philippines
Authors: Panganiban Marian Jean , Rosario Ivan Raden , Sabino Noel
Published: September 2024

Due to the rising cost of commercial potable water, residents – especially in rural areas – increasingly rely on artesian well water, which is usually untreated and not regularly tested for potability. This could lead to a higher risk of ingestion of microorganisms exhibiting resistance to antibiotics. Thus, this study focused on detecting fecal coliforms – specifically Escherichia coli – from artesian well water samples from selected barangays (Bayog, Malinta, and Mayondon) in Los Baños, Laguna, the Philippines. Isolated E. coli were screened for antimicrobial resistance. Out of 30 water samples, eight were presumptively positive for coliforms, as determined using the multiple-tube fermentation method. Three out of eight samples (MY2-2, ML2-3, and ML2- 4) obtained E. coli isolates, as identified through phenotypic and molecular characterization. Using disk diffusion assay, resistance patterns were identified in the isolates for antibiotics cefoperazone, meropenem, ofloxacin, and trimethoprim sulfamethoxazole. Results revealed that MY2-2 was resistant to cefoperazone, meropenem, and trimethoprim sulfamethoxazole; ML2-3 was resistant to cefoperazone and meropenem, whereas ML2-4 was resistant to all four antibiotics. Polymerase chain reaction with primers detecting the TEM gene, which is a type of extended- spectrum β-lactamase gene, showed that the isolates were resistant to ampicillin and penicillin. Results of phenotypic and molecular methods indicate that the isolates are multi-drug resistant. Based on household interviews, the artesian well water from which MY2-2 was isolated, was used for drinking by 10 households. Therefore, the local government units should regularly monitor artesian well water for microbiological quality, conduct education and information campaigns on the diseases that can be contracted from consuming unclean water, and ensure that potable water is accessible, especially for households with no access to purified water.
Failure of Evolutionary Pruning: a Case Report on a Young Adult with Rare Twig-like Middle Cerebral Artery and Its Implications on Worse Outcomes
Authors: Sosa III Benjamin , Orata Rhoby
Published: September 2024

Twig-like middle cerebral artery (MCA) is a rare intracranial vascular pathology that was hypothesized to be an arrest on the evolutionary fusion of the plexiform arterial network in the forebrain into a single MCA artery. This anomaly predisposes affected individuals to worse outcomes such as intracranial hemorrhages due to its association with aneurysms and primitive plexiform arterial systems that are prone to rupture. In this case report, a 30-year-old male had a loss of consciousness after serving as a ceremonial guard for four straight days. The patient did not have any neurologic localizing signs but presented with occasional generalized headaches relieved by pain medications. Cranial MRA showed suspicious stenosis of the left MCA. A cranial computed tomography angiogram showed complete stenosis of the M1 segment of the left MCA. Digital subtraction angiography was also done, which confirmed the complete occlusion of the said segment with collaterals from the A1 of the anterior cerebral artery supplying the distal portions of the left MCA. These findings, hence, suggested the presence of a twig-like MCA. In this article, the prevalence, pathogenesis, arrival to the diagnosis, and clinical relevance shall be discussed.
Insights on Evaluating Commercially Important Macroinvertebrate Species in Danjugan Island Marine Reserve, Philippines
Authors: Prieto-Amador Marina , Palomar-Abesamis Nadia
Published: September 2024

The commercial importance of benthic macroinvertebrates like echinoderms and molluscs has led to the overexploitation of wild stocks in many areas around the Philippines. Despite their ecological and economic importance, studies on the status of wild populations of commercial macroinvertebrates in unexploited habitats such as marine protected areas (MPAs) are very scarce. The diversity and abundance of commercially valuable echinoderms and molluscs in the seagrass and reefs of Danjugan Island Marine Reserve were assessed. Shallow areas (1-3 m depth) around the island were surveyed both during the day and after dusk using belt transects. A total of 226 individuals belonging to 21 different taxa were recorded during the surveys, of which 71% were molluscs and 29% were echinoderms. In the seagrass habitat, Cypraeidae, Toxopneustidae, and Conidae were the dominant families, while molluscs from the Cardiidae family comprised more than half of the total assemblage in the reef flat. The most diverse commercial macroinvertebrate group was Holothuriidae with five different species. The densities of the families were higher during dusk than during the day in both habitats, except for Cardiidae in the seagrass. The highest values of species richness and H´ index were observed during dusk surveys in the reef habitat (H´= 1.57), while the lowest was observed in seagrass areas during morning surveys (H´= 1.37). This is the first study that assessed commercially valuable macroinvertebrates during day and night in two connected habitats within a protected area. The differences in diversity and abundance in each habitat depending on the time of day highlight the importance of considering these factors when evaluating macroinvertebrate populations in unexploited areas.
Enhance students' speaking skills in learning English using the Know, Want to Know, and Learned (KWL) Strategy for eleventh graders of Ibnu Sina SMAN 11 Pangkep
Authors: Yunus Siti Fathin Faizah Yunus , Pelu Siti Runi , Jufri St. Harnita , Munirah
Published: September 2024

Menurut pengamatan SMAN 11 Pangkep, permasalahannya adalah para guru tidak menggunakan metode yang efektif, kemampuan berbicara siswa masih rendah, dan mereka menunjukkan sedikit semangat untuk berbicara. Pendekatan KWL sedang digunakan oleh para peneliti untuk mengajarkan keterampilan berbicara. Hal ini bertujuan sebagai strategi alternatif untuk meningkatkan kemampuan berbicara siswa. Penelitian ini menggunakan penelitian tindakan kelas (PTK) dengan siklus penelitian terdiri dari (1) perencanaan (2) tindakan (3) observasi (4) refleksi. Untuk mengumpulkan informasi, peneliti mengumpulkan berbagai data. Yang pertama datang dari pra-dan pasca-tes. Yang kedua ditemukan melalui survei. Kedua jenis data tersebut diperoleh untuk menghitung skor setelah melakukan penelitian. Peneliti melakukan analisis deskriptif dengan menggunakan metode skor rata-rata dan rumus indikator keberhasilan untuk menentukan skor keterlibatan, keterampilan, dan kemampuan berbicara siswa. Pre-test, post-test, dan angket merupakan instrumen penelitian yang valid dan reliabel yang digunakan untuk mengumpulkan data. Untuk memperoleh hasil faktual tentang keterampilan berbicara melalui KWL, tes akhir dan angket diberikan selama siklus 1 dan 2. Temuan penelitian ini secara meyakinkan menunjukkan bahwa KWL dapat digunakan untuk meningkatkan keterampilan berbicara siswa. Selain itu, terlihat dari analisis persentase kuesioner bahwa teknik KWL secara signifikan meningkatkan motivasi berbicara siswa.
According to SMAN 11 Pangkep's observations, the issue is that the teachers do not employ an effective method, the pupil's speaking abilities are still low, and they show little enthusiasm for speaking. The KWL approach is being used by researchers to teach speaking skills. It aims as an alternative strategy for raising students'' speaking. This research uses classroom action research (CAR) with the cycle of the research consisting of (1) planning (2) action (3) observation (4) reflection. To gather information, the researcher collected a variety of data. The first one came from pre-and post-test. The second one was discovered through the questionnaire. Both two types of data were acquired to calculate the scores after doing the study. The researcher conducted a descriptive and quantitative analysis utilizing the mean score method and success indicator formula to determine the student's involvement, skill, and speaking ability scores. To obtain factual results on speaking skills through KWL, the post-tests and the questionnaire were given throughout cycles 1 and 2. The findings of this study conclusively show that KWL can be used to improve students' speaking skills.  In addition, it is evident from the percentage analysis of the questionnaire that the KWL technique significantly increases students’ motivation to speak.
Pengaruh Dialek Bugis Terhadap Kamampuan Berbahasa Indonesia Dalam Komunikasi Masyarakat Di Desa Kassiloe
Authors: Rifaldi Febrian , Cakti Al Wahyu Tri , Ardahali Muh Yogi , Rum Eka Prabawati
Published: September 2024

Peranan bahasa dan komunikasi dalam masyarakat sangat dibutuhkan. Namun tidak semua orang harus menggunakan bahasa yang sama. Terkadang perlu penyesuaian atas penggunaan bahasa kedua oleh sang penutur yang jarang mereka gunakan dalam kehidupan sehari-hari sehingga dari hal kecil ini memunculkan fenomena bahasa di masyarakat. Adapun fenomena itu memang terlihat jelas di kehidupan masyarakat desa Kassiloe. Sebagian besar masyarakat di desa Kassiloe umumnya menggunakan bahasa  Bugis disetiap aktivitas mereka. Hal inilah yang memunculkan fenomena ketika mereka menggunakan bahasa kedua atau bahasa Indonesia untuk berkomunikasi, dimana saat berkomunikasi menggunakan bahasa Indonesia mereka cenderung masing menggunakan dialek bugis.
Acompanhamento cidadão das contas públicas
Authors: Guzzi Drica
Published: September 2024

Este artigo tem por objetivo contribuir com o princípio da transparência na distribuição dos repasses dos financiamentos públicos de campanhas declarados pelas candidaturas, de modo a fomentar, de maneira crescente, a participação cidadã na política parlamentar do país. A lei eleitoral em vigor continua favorecendo distorções no uso de recursos financeiros de candidaturas em termos de sua efetiva representatividade. Esse continua sendo um dos principais desafios para a proposição de reformas e sistematização na prestação de contas, pelo pouco empenho na distribuição dos recursos públicos por parte dos partidos. Comparativamente aos demais países, o que mais sobressai no cenário nacional é a condição precária da participação formal das mulheres na política, âmbito em que a paridade de gêneros está mais distante. Para a análise do tema proposto, parte-se da possibilidade de candidaturas poderem acompanhar, em tempo real e de modo simplificado, os recursos disponibilizados dos fundos públicos de campanhas, com o pressuposto de que é preciso criar condições para o avanço da educação política na escolha de seus representantes, passando pelo acesso e uso da tecnologia (inclusão digital) de modo a contemplar todas as camadas da população do processo eletivo.
Participação política da população LGBTI+ e processo eleitoral
Authors: Jesus Jaqueline Gomes de , Bueno Julia Pereira , Carneiro Fredson Oliveira , Coutinho Neto Nelson Soutero
Published: September 2024

Este artigo apresenta os resultados alcançados na forma de propostas de políticas públicas a partir do trabalho apresentado pelos pesquisadores durante os debates e assembleias realizados no Subgrupo de Participação Política da População LGBTI+ no processo de Sistematização das Normas Eleitorais (SNE) 2021 do Tribunal Superior Eleitoral (TSE). Para tanto, foram realizadas duas audiências com as principais organizações de representatividade da sociedade civil no Brasil que trabalham com a temática de identidade de gênero e orientações afetivo-sexuais. Com base nos debates internos, foram sistematizadas as relações entre as normas eleitorais vigentes e os direitos políticos relacionados à população LGBTI+.
La conception universelle de l’apprentissage
Authors: Alvarez Lionel
Published: September 2024

La promesse est forte : la conception universelle de l’apprentissage (CUA) prétend participer à une approche inclusive de l’édu-cation et de la formation, dans laquelle chaque élève peut s’épanouir et apprendre. Pour ce faire, des organisations nouvelles sont conviées, parallèlement à une réattribution de la responsabilité d’apprendre aux bénéficiaires de l’enseignement, alors invité à opérer des choix. Cependant, il relève de l’évidence qu’un tel projet, s’il est retenu, ne se déploiera pas sans écueils, que ça soit pour des raisons de temps, de ressources, de formation ou de complexité. Cet article propose une synthèse de ce que la CUA propose, confronté à ce qu’elle exige.
Universal Design for Learning Observation – Measurement Tool
Authors: Rusconi Laura , Gäng-Pacifico Daniela
Published: September 2024

La Conception universelle de l’apprentissage (CUA) se profile comme un cadre possible pour concevoir des environnements scolaires flexibles et inclusifs. Sa mise en œuvre en classe peut être parfois difficile à mesurer. Le Universal Design for Learning Observation – Measurement Tool (UDL-OMT) est un outil conçu pour observer et mesurer la présence de la CUA dans les séquences d’enseignement. Cet outil a été traduit et adapté de l’anglais au français et à l’italien. Il est en cours de validation. Cette contribution présente l’UDL-OMT, ainsi que les étapes et les résultats principaux de la procédure de traduction.
L’insertion des aides numériques dans des démarches d’aménagements pédagogiques
Authors: Bacquelé Vanessa
Published: September 2024

Les aides numériques permettent à des élèves déclarés à besoins éducatifs particuliers de répondre aux exigences scolaires, qui, sans cette médiation, seraient pour certaines d’entre elles inaccessibles. Néanmoins, l’insertion de ces outils au sein de situations d’enseignement-apprentissage pose souvent difficulté au corps enseignant, car elle engage des réflexions pédagogiques et didactiques inédites. Sans ces réflexions, il y a un risque de sous-exploiter les aides attribuées, de détourner leur fonction, voire d’introduire une entrave supplémentaire aux apprentissages des élèves.
Übergang in die Berufswelt: Herausforderungen und Chancen für Jugendliche mit Behinderungen
Authors: Lanker Michel , Heiniger Celina
Published: September 2024

Beim Übergang von der Schule in die Berufswelt sind Jugendliche mit Behinderungen häufig mit Hürden konfrontiert. Im Artikel wird untersucht, welche Herausforderungen beim Übertritt bestehen und welche Rahmenbedingungen gegeben sein müssen, damit eine Inklusion in den ersten Arbeitsmarkt gelingt. Mithilfe von Interviews werden Einblicke in den Prozess des Übergangs gegeben. Schliesslich werden daraus Empfehlungen für eine inklusive Berufsbildung abgeleitet.
Encapsulation of methylene blue in nucleoside-lipid-based liposomes: physicochemical characterization and evaluation for photodynamic therapy
Authors: Kowouvi Koffi , Verger Alexis , Gaubert Alexandra , Barthelemy Philippe , Dollo Gilles , Brandhonneur Nolwenn
Published: September 2024

Methylene blue liposomes (MB-LPs) intended for photodynamic therapy (PDT) of ovarian cancer were formulated with a negatively charged nucleolipid and phosphatidylcholine using the lipidic film technique followed by an extrusion step. MB-LPs were characterized using dynamic light scattering (DLS), zeta potential (ZP), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), colloidal stability, Fourier-transform infra-red spectroscopy (FT-IR), UV-Visible spectroscopy and cellular studies. MB-LPs were spherical nano-objects with sizes obtained by DLS and TEM between 120 and 130 nm. MB-LPs showed a PDI near 0.10, a negative zeta potential near -42 mV and an encapsulation efficiency around 57 %. Characteristic peaks from ionic interactions of nucleolipids encapsulation of methylene blue were confirmed by FT-IR. Colloidal stability of MB-LPs was slightly affected in complex ionic media, sizes, PDI and ZP remained stable for 4 weeks at all storage temperature tested, allowing a potential use for in vitro and in vivo assays. The use of MB-LPs allowed slightly higher PDT activity based on the production of ROS against SKOV-3 ovarian cancer as compared to MB alone, a reduction of MB dark toxicity and a better protection against oxidation-reduction reactions.
Evaluation de la qualité sanitaire des eaux conditionnées commercialisées dans quatre départements du sud du Bénin
Authors: Engelbert AGBOKPONTO , Mohamed M. Arêmou DAOUDA , Aurelle POKOU , Carmelle MIZEHOUN-ADISSODA , Assogba Gabin ASSANHOU , Aristide ADJAGBONI , Loconon Y. Achille YEMOA
Published: September 2024

L’eau est un produit vital pour l’Homme, mais également une source de nombreuses maladies hydriques. Au Bénin, avec les changements de mode de vie, le conditionnement de l'eau s'est rapidement répandu, avec de nombreuses unités de production qui échappent au contrôle sanitaire des autorités mettant en danger la santé des consommateurs. Au total 70 unités de production dont 64 d’ensachage d’eau et 6 de mise en bouteilles d’eau dans 4 départements du sud du Bénin ont été inspectées et des échantillons de lot issu de production récente ont été prélevés pour des tests physicochimiques et microbiologiques. De l’analyse des résultats, il ressort des risques de contamination notés à l'inspection sanitaire notamment : l’absence de filtres à charbon obligatoires (64,1%) et de lampe UV (42,2%), la présence de fuite d’eau (14,1%) sur le circuit de production d’eau en sachet ainsi que le manque d’hygiène (34,4%). Les analyses de laboratoire quant à elles ont rapporté que le pH des échantillons d’eau variait entre 3,94 et 7,74 avec 48,57% de non-conformité (norme pH : 6,5-8,5). Les tests microbiologiques ont mis en évidence une contamination des eaux conditionnées par des germes banals (64,1% ; n=47), des présumés coliformes (7,1% ; n=5) et Escherichia coli (1,4% ; n=1). Cette mauvaise qualité microbiologique concerne aussi bien les échantillons d’eau conditionnée en sachet (n=44 sur 64) que les échantillons d’eau en bouteille (n=3 sur 6). Ces résultats montrent la nécessité de renforcer le suivi des installations de conditionnement d'eau afin d'assurer la sécurité sanitaire des consommateurs.
Comparative Feasibility Analysis of Retrograde Double J Stenting, Antegrade Double J Stenting, and Percutaneous Nephrostomy Tube Placement for Ureteric Obstruction Secondary to Pelvic Malignancies
Authors: KR Surag , AVB Krishnakanth , Shah Abhijit , Viswanath Kasi , Kumar Siddhant , Pillai Sunil , Hegde Padmaraj , Choudhary Anupam
Published: September 2024

Background: The management of ureteric obstruction secondary to pelvic malignancies (UOPM) presents a significant challenge. Objectives: Our study aimed to assess the factors affecting the feasibility of interventions for patients with UOPM - including retrograde and antegrade double J (DJ) stenting, and percutaneous nephrostomy (PCN) insertion. Methods: We conducted a retrospective analysis of patients who underwent intervention for UOPM over two years, from January 2022 to December 2023. Patients were categorized into groups based on intervention type: Group 1: Retrograde DJ stenting, group 2: Antegrade DJ stenting, and group 3: PCN insertion. Demographic, clinical, radiological, cystoscopic, and laboratory data were compared between the three groups. Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), logistic regression, and marginal mean plots were utilized for statistical analysis. Results: Fifty–nine patients were included in the study, consisting of 14 males and 45 females, and the mean age of the study population was 60.1 ± 10.8 years. Retrograde DJ stenting was successfully achieved in 59.3% of patients, with 10.2% undergoing antegrade DJ stenting and 30.5% needing PCN insertion. Serum albumin (P = 0.04), serum creatinine (P = 0.02), albumin creatinine ratio (P < 0.001), and severity of hydroureteronephrosis (HDUN) (P = 0.02) were significantly associated with intervention outcomes. There was an increased likelihood of PCN insertion in higher serum creatinine and lower serum albumin levels. Multinomial logistic regression with univariate and multivariate analysis revealed significance among the above-mentioned variables. Conclusions: Even though DJ stenting remains common, a significant proportion of patients require PCN insertion. Serum albumin, serum creatinine, albumin creatinine ratio, and HDUN severity are significant predictors of intervention success. Further research is warranted to validate these findings and enhance management strategies for UOPM.
Childhood risks and problematic smartphone use: Dual processes of life history strategy and psychological distress
Authors: Zhang Meng Xuan , Ku Lisbeth , Wu Anise M. S.
Published: September 2024

Problematic smartphone use (PSU) and its negative consequences among adolescents are so commonly observed that they have become a matter of public concern. Utilizing life history (LH) theory, this study aims to examine how childhood risks (i.e., childhood harshness and unpredictability) would be associated with adolescent PSU via cognitive and emotional processes of LH strategy and psychological distress. A sample of 459 Chinese high school students aged from 14 to 18 (M = 16.90) participated in this study and voluntarily completed an anonymous survey. The results showed that childhood unpredictability and psychological distress were positively correlated with PSU, whereas childhood harshness and the two processes of LH strategy were negatively correlated with PSU. Path analysis further supported a partial mediation model, in which childhood unpredictability increased PSU, via serial mediators of the emotional process of LH strategy and psychological distress. The findings support the efficacy of LH theory in elucidating the development of behavioral addiction. However, the direct and negative association of childhood harshness with PSU was unexpected. It implicates the complexity of childhood environment on adolescent behavioral addictions and warrants further investigation.
Problematic use of social media in adolescents or excessive social gratification? The mediating role of nomophobia
Authors: Pérez-Torres Vanesa
Published: September 2024

The term problematic social media use (PSMU) refers to the interference produced by social networks in everyday life, where online participation is perceived as rewarding and continues despite negative consequences. The constant gratification (peer connection, instant notifications, scrolling, and variable rewards) has negative consequences for the well-being of adolescents, from the fear of not being connected to developing negative moods. Recent studies of uses and gratifications theory suggest that user preferences, such as the search for friendships and maintaining social relations, are related to PSMU. Based on that theory, this study analyzes the mediating role of nomophobia in the link between social use (social gratification) and problematic social media use among adolescents in Madrid (Spain). The research was conducted in 2022 with adolescents aged 14–17 (N = 820), who self-reported the use of social media, nomophobia, and problematic social media use (Adolescent Risk of Addiction to Social Networks and the Internet Questionnaire; ERA-RSI). The data were analyzed using structural equation modeling (SEM) with partial least squares (PLS). The gratification-oriented social use offered by social networks in interactions with other people and nomophobia were explanatory variables for problematic use in adolescent participants. As predicted, nomophobia mediates the link between social use and PSMU. Social use and nomophobia were positively and significantly related, with a medium effect size. The preference for online social interaction and fear of losing this connection contribute significantly to PSMU. The results revealed the need for school-based prevention and intervention programs for digital well-being.
Acceptance and self-protection in government, commercial, and interpersonal surveillance contexts: An exploratory study
Authors: Liu Weizi , Lee Seo Yoon , Yao Mike
Published: September 2024

Digital surveillance is pervasive in cyberspace, with various parties continuously monitoring online activities. The ways in which internet users perceive and respond to such surveillance across overlapping contexts warrants deeper exploration. This study delves into the acceptance of digital surveillance by internet users and their subsequent self-protective actions against it in three distinct contexts: government, commercial, and interpersonal surveillance. Survey responses collected from 356 internet users in the U.S. showed that acceptance levels for surveillance varied between institutional and interpersonal contexts. However, the degree of self-protection remained consistent across all three contexts. Privacy concerns, algorithm awareness, and perceived privacy control played nuanced roles to both surveillance acceptance and self-protection measures in each context. Interestingly, political orientation emerged as a significant moderating factor on surveillance acceptance. Conservative-leaning participants were less accepting of surveillance overall, especially government surveillance. For conservatives, higher privacy concerns meant less acceptance of both government and corporate surveillance. Liberals’ acceptance levels remained fairly consistent and were less affected by privacy concerns. These findings underscore the significance of contextual differences in privacy and surveillance research and provide implications for refining the existing theoretical frameworks.
Merovejské pohřebiště ve Světci, okr. Teplice
Authors: Korený Rastislav
Published: September 2024

V r. 1902 bylo na k. ú. obce Světec odkryto nejméně pět merovejských hrobů. Největší pozornost od první publikace v r. 1904 poutaly spony se zoomorfním závěskem. Jako celek však nebylo dosud pohřebiště analyzováno a vyhodnoceno, a přestože v roce 1992 byly (po 90 letech) zveřejněny jednotlivé hrobové celky, nebyla tato nová situace dosud vědecky využita. Cílem příspěvku byla tedy chronologická analýza a zasazení pohřebiště do kontextu osídlení SZ Čech. Na pohřebišti se pravděpodobně pohřbívalo ve 2. čtvrtině 6. století. Zvláštní pozornost byla věnována obsahu 2. hrobu, ikonografii spon a zoomorfního závěsku a také rekonstrukci oděvu. V poslední kapitole jsou nastíněny otázky ohledně elit, distribuce zlata a možná existence šperkařských dílen v Čechách.
Penerapan Media Gambar Berseri Berbantuan Teknik Montase Pada Pembelajaran Keterampilan Menulis Narasi Siswa Kelas V Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Windari Tutut
Published: September 2024

This research aims to determine the ability of narrative writing skills through serial image media assisted by montage techniques. This type of research is classroom action research which consists of two cycles. Data analysis techniques were carried out descriptively, quantitatively and qualitatively. The subjects of this research were teachers and students of class V at SDN 5 Salamae, Palopo City. Based on the research results, it was found that the increase in writing skills in the pre-cycle was 47.30%, the results of learning to write narratives using serial image media assisted by montage techniques showed an increase from an average value of 65.96% in cycle I to 76.38% in cycle II. . Based on these results, serial image media assisted by montage techniques is recommended for learning narrative writing skills in elementary schools.
Peningkatan Kemampuan Membaca Intensif melalui Penerapan Model Pembelajaran Kooperatif Investigasi Kelompok terhadap Siswa Kelas IV Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Faisal B. Muh. , Rustan Edhy , Mirnawati Mirnawati
Published: September 2024

This research aims to improve the ability of intensive reading through the application of cooperative cooperative learning model of group investigation in fourth grade students of Sekolah Dasar (SD) Negeri 4 Porehu, Kec. Porehu, Kab. Kolaka Utara. Using the approach of Classroom Action Research approach, this research was conducted in two cycles, with each cycle comprising of in two cycles, with each cycle consisting of four stages: planning, action and observation, observation, and reflection. Data were collected through observation, interviews, documentation studies, and tests. The results showed that in cycle I, the cooperative learning strategy had not been successful, with some students scoring below 70% some students who scored below 70%. However, in cycle II, with maximized implementation and improved strategies, no students scored below 70%, indicating success. Students who scored below 70%, indicating the success of the strategy. This research confirms the importance of an interactive and student-centered learning approach in interactive and student-centered learning approaches in improving elementary students' intensive reading skills.
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Anticancer Activities of Ayurvedic Herbs and Formulations: A Comprehensive Review
Authors: Ghildiyal Dr. Shivani , Tapasvi Dr Jitendra
Published: September 2024

Globally, cancer is becoming a significant public health concern. According to World Health Organization (WHO) estimates from 2019, cancer ranks either first or second among the major causes of death in 112 out of 183 countries. Toxic effects to other tissues, recurrence, drug resistance, deteriorating quality of life of patient are some predominant inadequacies of the conventional treatments. Ayurveda being time-tested, well documented science has potential of treatment with good quality of life of patient. So an attempt has been made to elaborate the potential of Ayurveda medicines such as prime medicinal plants, metal-minerals, poly-herbal and herbo-mineral preparations on the cancer.
The Holistic Approach to Preventing Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Authors: Prasad Nayan K , Manish Kumar
Published: September 2024

This comprehensive chapter explores the holistic approach to preventing Type 2 diabetes, emphasizing the interconnected nature of physical, mental, and emotional well-being. By addressing various lifestyle factors, individuals can create a robust strategy for diabetes prevention, empowering them to take control of their health and reduce their risk of this prevalent metabolic disorder.
Diabetes and Aging: Exploring the Correlation - A Systematic Review
Authors: Shachi Dr. Kumari , Kumar Dr. Sanjeev
Published: September 2024

Diabetes mellitus and aging represent two significant health challenges globally. This systematic review explores the correlation between diabetes and aging by synthesizing evidence from epidemiological studies, biological mechanisms, clinical implications, interventions, and future directions. Epidemiological evidence suggests a bidirectional relationship between diabetes and aging, with older adults being disproportionately affected by diabetes, while diabetes accelerates aging processes and predisposes individuals to age-related complications. Biological mechanisms linking diabetes and aging include chronic hyperglycemia-induced oxidative stress, inflammation, and cellular damage, as well as insulin resistance and cellular senescence. Clinically, managing diabetes in older adults presents unique challenges, including the increased risk of hypoglycemia, falls, and cognitive impairment. Lifestyle interventions and pharmacological therapies targeting pathways implicated in both diabetes and aging hold promise as potential interventions to mitigate age related complications in diabetic individuals. This review underscores the importance of understanding the correlation between diabetes and aging for developing effective strategies to manage diabetes in older adults and prevent age-related complications in diabetic individuals
Diabetes and the Immune System: Understanding the Intricate Relationship
Authors: Kolay Dr. Soma Rani , Sinha Dr. R.P. , Dubey N. K.
Published: September 2024

Diabetes mellitus, a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia, encompasses a complex interplay between the immune system and metabolic pathways. Type 1 diabetes involves autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta cells, while Type 2 diabetes is associated with chronic low grade inflammation and insulin resistance. This intricate relationship between diabetes and the immune system underscores the importance of understanding immune dysregulation in disease pathogenesis and management. This review explores the immunological basis of diabetes, highlighting the impact of immune dysfunction on disease progression, complications, and treatment outcomes. Key topics include the role of immune cells, cytokines, and inflammatory pathways in diabetes pathophysiology, the bidirectional relationship between diabetes and immune-mediated disorders, and the potential implications for immunomodulatory therapies and lifestyle interventions. By elucidating the complex interplay between diabetes and the immune system, this review aims to provide insights into novel therapeutic approaches, personalized medicine strategies, and preventive interventions for individuals living with diabetes
The Pop Warner Chronicles: A Case Study in Contextual Adaptation and the Transfer of Writing Ability
Authors: Anson Chris M.
Published: September 2024

In this case study, an accomplished academic writer struggles to produce very brief game summaries for a local newspaper as part of the service requirements to his son’s community football team. An analysis of his experience demonstrates the universal challenge of transfer regardless of prior knowledge or meta-awareness of rhetorical strategies for writing in new or unfamiliar settings and argues for a more nuanced understanding of existing ability, disposition, context, and genre in the deployment of knowledge for writing.
Expanding the Writing Franchise: Composition Consulting at the Graduate Level
Authors: Tauber Daveena
Published: September 2024

This article argues that composition should be involved in the study and teaching of graduate level writing. It goes on to argue that independent consulting offers a viable way for compositionists to share expertise with graduate students and programs, as well as to expand opportunities for participation in the profession.
Review Essay: Moving beyond the Call to Tools for Action
Authors: Carter-Tod Sheila
Published: September 2024

Reviewed are:—Vernacular Insurrections: Race, Black Protest, and the New Century in Composition-Literacies Studies

Carmen Kynard A Language and Power Reader: Representations of Race in a “Post-Racist” Era

Robert Eddy and Victor Villanueva, editors
Editorial: The Politics of Letters: The Continuing Saga
Authors: Schaafsma David , Vinz Ruth
Published: September 2024

Histories of the English profession have revealed that different discourses coexist, occasionally complement, and sometimes conflict with one another. These discourses are ideologically driven, comprised of different sets of practices that have divergent social and cultural consequences. The articles in this issue present investigations of these ideological conflicts that impact the teaching of English and English education.
Looking Inward: Reflecting on My Cultural Competence as an Educator
Authors: Duncan Tisha Admire
Published: September 2024

What if the problem with today’s classroom teachers is with the preparation they receive? This piece argues that teacher educators need to learn how to incorporate cultural competence and responsiveness within their daily lives and into their areas of expertise.
Photos as Witness: Teaching Visual Literacy for Research and Social Action
Authors: Subhani Kiran
Published: September 2024

Using photojournalism as a catalyst for social action, students investigate both the story behind a photo and the opposing viewpoints on the social issue it represents.—
Lingua Anglia: Bridging Language and Learners: Investigating a Different Way: Critical Scientific Literacy
Authors: Croce Keri-Anne
Published: September 2024

“Lingua Anglia: Bridging Language and Learners” discusses critical, transformative, and powerful ways to support students’ acquisition of Standard English.
Composing Screenplays: Youth in Detention Centers as Creative Meaning-Makers
Authors: Pytash Kristine E.
Published: September 2024

This article draws on the experiences of two young adults, Sean and Jerome, who participated in a writing workshop at a juvenile detention center. They composedscreenplays to explore how writing could call on their unique perspectives and life experiences to amplify their beliefs.
I Am/You See: Traversing Literacies from Page to Screen to Body
Authors: Rust Julie , Ballard Sarah
Published: September 2024

Students incorporate artful stories of self across three different spaces and platforms: the page (writing), the screen (digital storytelling), and the body (Image Theater).
Speaking Truth to Power: Blogging as Virtual Resistance: Teachers’ Critique of Educational Policy
Authors: Greene Kiersten
Published: September 2024

Speaking Truth to Power seeks to explore the experiences and possibilities that arise when educators speak Truth to power.
Textbooks, Literacy, and Citizenship: The Case of Anglophone Cameroon
Authors: Yenika-Agbaw Vivian
Published: September 2024

Textbooks are commonly used to teach English in Africa, and most often are designed either by Westerners who are native speakers or by the Western-trained educators who took over the education of Africa’s children after colonialism. The issue is whether these educators can emancipate learners through the curricular choices they make in the versions of textbooks endorsed by their governments. Unfortunately, this is not the case. This article examines the content of nonfiction passages in four textbook series that have been used or are currently in use for English language and literacy education in Anglophone Cameroon to understand the shift in educational philosophies that might have occurred between the colonial period of the first textbook and the modern globalization period of current textbooks. It also questions the criteria for selection of passages to be included in these textbooks and their possible ramifications for learners’ identities as Africans,Cameroonians, and global citizens. Informed by postcolonialism, with a particular bent toward decolonial theory, the study utilizes content analysis, a qualitative research method that validates textual interpretations through inference (Krippendorf, 2004) and that seeks to understand meanings embedded in texts and their sociocultural/political significance. Findings reveal that while the Oxford English Readers for Africa of the colonial times are long gone, this series’ ideology of white superiority lingers in contemporary textbooks. They also reveal that there is an attempt to standardize cultural practices and belief systems based on Western models. This draws attention to minority rights, reminding educators to acknowledge pluralism in their literacy practices.
Analisis penerapan sistem dan prosedur akuntansi dalam pengelolaan dana desa tahun 2023 di Desa Kanonang Satu
Authors: Gobel Novita Srikandi Gloria , Sabijono Harijanto , Tirayoh Victorina Z.
Published: September 2024

This research was conducted with the aim of knowing how accounting systems and procedures are applied at the Kanonang Satu Village Office. This research is qualitative research using a descriptive approach. The data collection techniques used were observation, interviews, and documentation. The results showed that accounting systems and procedures in financial management in Kanonang Satu Village were in accordance with the Regulation of the Minister of Home Affairs Number 20 of 2018. It is just that at the accountability reporting stage the village government does not inform the community every 6 months properly and the old accountability report legally only delegates tasks to village operators so that the village fund reporting procedure in Kanonang Satu village is less effective.
Peningkatan Kompetensi Aplikasi Perkantoran Bagi Siswa SMK NU 01 Adiwerna
Authors: Rakhman Arif , Bakhar Muhamad , Prihandoyo M Teguh , Sobri Sungkar Muchamad
Published: September 2024

Pendidikan di SMK NU 01 Adiwerna Kabupaten Tegal telah beradaptasi dengan cepat terhadap pandemi melalui implementasi pembelajaran online menggunakan E-learning, namun siswa masih menghadapi tantangan dalam menguasai aplikasi perkantoran seperti Microsoft Word, Power Point, dan Excel yang krusial untuk persiapan karier dan kehidupan akademis mereka. Melalui kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat yang melibatkan seminar, praktik langsung, dan evaluasi kinerja, pelatihan intensif dilaksanakan untuk meningkatkan keterampilan dan pemahaman mereka dalam menggunakan Microsoft Office. Hasil evaluasi menunjukkan peningkatan yang signifikan dalam kompetensi administratif siswa, yang diharapkan dapat meningkatkan daya saing mereka di pasar kerja dan mempersiapkan mereka dengan lebih baik untuk masa depan mereka dalam dunia kerja dan pendidikan yang semakin ter digitalisasi.
Managing Organizational Capital in the Digital Age: A Study of Technology Adoption as a Competitive Advantage in Private Higher Institutions in South Sumatera
Authors: Sri Aprianti Irayani , Kurnia Nengsih Mimi , Herfianti Meifa
Published: September 2024

This study investigates the management of organizational capital within the context of private higher institutions in South Sumatera, focusing on the adoption of technology as a means to gain a competitive advantage in the digital age. In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, organizations are compelled to adopt digital innovations to enhance their operational efficiency, educational delivery, and overall performance. Using a qualitative research approach, this study explores the strategies and challenges faced by private higher institutions in South Sumatera as they navigate the complexities of technology adoption. The findings shed light on the various factors influencing the adoption of technology, including organizational culture, leadership support, resource availability, and external pressures. Moreover, the study examines how effective technology adoption contributes to organizational capital enhancement, enabling institutions to differentiate themselves and maintain competitiveness in the dynamic higher education sector. The insights derived from this research provide valuable implications for private higher institutions in South Sumatera and beyond, offering guidance on optimizing technology adoption strategies to harness the full potential of digital tools as a competitive advantage in the contemporary educational landscape.
The Influence of Digital Marketing and Brand Image on Customer Retention on Hospitality Practice with Customer Relationship Marketing (CRM) as a Mediator
Authors: Kurniawan I Nengah , Ruspendi Junaedi I Wayan , Joko Adinegara Gusti Ngurah , Budi Santoso R Tri Priyono
Published: September 2024

In an increasingly advanced digital era, digital marketing, brand image, and customer relationship marketing have become important elements in a company's marketing strategy. This study aims to analyse the effect of digital marketing and brand image on customer retention at Prasi Hospitality, with customer relationship marketing as a mediating variable. This study involved 70 respondents who were selected using purposive sampling method. Data was collected through questionnaires. To test the hypothesis, data analysis was conducted using SEM-PLS technique using SmartPLS. The results showed that digital marketing and brand image directly have a positive effect on customer retention, and also have an indirect positive effect through customer relationship marketing. Customer relationship marketing can partially mediate the effect of digital marketing and brand image on customer retention. Digital marketing and brand image each have a positive effect on customer relationship marketing, which in turn also has a positive effect on customer retention. It is recommended to develop content that is interactive, provides a personalised experience, and is tailored to customer preferences.
The Impact of Tourism Infrastructure and Marketing Strategies on Tourist Arrivals and Local Economic Growth in Bali
Authors: Jama Ahmad Kamal , Yulianti Yulianti , Prihatmadji Wiwiet , Caniago Aspizain , Izzah Nidaul
Published: September 2024

This study investigates the effect of tourism infrastructure and marketing strategy on tourist arrivals and local economic growth in Bali. Utilizing a quantitative research design, data were collected from a sample of 290 respondents using a Likert scale ranging from 1 to 5. Structural Equation Modeling-Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) was employed to analyze the data and test the proposed hypotheses. The results indicate that both tourism infrastructure and marketing strategies have a positive and significant impact on tourist arrivals, which, in turn, contributes to local economic growth. The findings highlight the critical role of strategic investments in infrastructure development and marketing efforts in enhancing Bali's appeal as a global tourist destination. These insights provide valuable guidance for policymakers and stakeholders aiming to optimize the benefits of tourism and drive sustainable economic development in Bali.
Pengaruh Total Quality Manajemen (TQM) terhadap Kinerja Operasional pada Dira Cafe and Pool Group
Authors: Paramesti Anggita Putri
Published: September 2024

Persaingan yang sangat ketat ini memaksa perusahaan untuk menjadi yang paling baik dari yang terbaik untuk dapat bertahan di era globalisasi ini. Salah satu cara yang dapat ditempuh oleh perusahaan untuk dapat menjadi yang terbaik adalah dengan memiliki corporate strategy yang baik sehingga dapat memperoleh competitive advantage. Agar dapat bersaing dan unggul, maka salah satu solusi yang bisa dilakukan oleh perusahaan adalah mengadopsi dan menerapkan praktek pengelolaan operasi atau kinerja perusahaan yang terbaik. Kinerja operasional memberikan gambaran tentang kecakapan perusahaan dalam hal kemampuan berkompetisi, merespon harapan serta kebutuhan pelanggan dengan mengembangkan kemampuan menjadi lebih baik dari para pesaing untuk jangka panjang. Penelitian ini memiliki tujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh dari unsur-unsur Total Quality Management (TQM) seperti halnya komitmen jangka panjang, pendidikan dan pelatihan, kesatuan tujuan dan perbaikan sistem secara berkesinambungan terhadap kinerja operasional. Penelitian ini menggunakan pengujian regresi linier berganda. Populasi yang digunakan adalah para pekerja Dira cafe and pool Group. Adapun pengambilan sampel dengan metode sampling jenuh sebanyak 75 responden. Hasil uji parsial (uji t) menunjukkan bahwa unsur-unsur Total Quality Management (TQM) seperti halnya komitmen jangka panjang, pendidikan dan pelatihan, kesatuan tujuan dan perbaikan sistem secara berkesinambungan memiliki pengaruh secara signifikan terhadap kinerja operasional.