bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Review of the Dimensionality of Music Preferences: Age, Personality, and Cognitive Development
Authors: Kulkarni Siddharth Dhananjay
Published: January 2025

Why do we enjoy certain genres of music? Many authors of previous research papers have tried to answer this question, but it has only been a single dimensional study. In this paper, we can see how authors fail to take into consideration the many different factors that can affect our music preferences. Reviewing some papers which try to explain the science behind music preferences, we can form our own conclusions about how the data presented in multiple papers can flow together, and can provide a more well rounded approach to this field of research. For example, some papers might try to study music preferences as a direct effect of brain functionality, whereas others will try to describe it as a reflection of someone’s personality and EQ. This data will allow us to see which aspects of each dimension affect us specifically, and will let us draw conclusions about how they can be combined and cross references to reach a true consensus. Eventually, we can see how future research done in this area can be improved by studying the multiple dimensions related to music preferences, and seeing how this affects our everyday lives.
From Stigma to Support: Exploring Perceptions of Menstrual Leave Policies in European Workplaces
Authors: Wasner Paula Eugenie , Whiley Lilith A. , Bettela Olivia A. , Maldonado Carolina , Stutterheim Sarah E.
Published: January 2025

Menstrual stigma is deeply rooted in cultural and organizational norms, leading to significant challenges for menstruating individuals in the workplace. Despite the rise of advanced reproductive health policies globally, research on menstrual leave remains limited. This study explored menstrual stigma and menstrual leave in Europe through semi-structured interviews (n=45) with menstruating and non-menstruating workers. Using Earnshaw and Quinn’s stigma framework and Rogers’ Diffusion of Innovations theory, the analysis revealed deep-rooted cultural taboos and workplace norms perpetuating stigma. Participants acknowledged the benefits of menstrual leave policies, including improving inclusivity, reducing stigma, and increasing productivity, but also expressed concerns about potential misuse and reinforcing stereotypes. Stigma reduction interventions and educational campaigns to support the adoption of menstrual leave, and longitudinal studies to understand the impact of menstrual leave policies across various work environments are recommended.
Psychological and cognitive factors related to prehospital delay in acute coronary syndrome: A systematic review
Authors: Moreno Mercedes Arrebola , Petrova Dafina , Garcia-Retamero Rocio , Catena Andrés
Published: January 2025

Background: In acute coronary syndrome the time elapsed between the start of symptoms and the moment the patient receives treatment is an important determinant of survival and subsequent recovery. However, many patients do not receive treatment as quickly as recommended, mostly due to substantial prehospital delays such as waiting to seek medical attention after symptoms have started. Objective: To conduct a systematic review with meta-analysis of the relationship between nine frequently investigated psychological and cognitive factors and prehospital delay. Design: A protocol was preregistered in PROSPERO [CRD42018094198] and a systematic review was conducted following PRISMA guidelines. Data sources: The following databases were searched for quantitative articles published between 1997 and 2019: Medline (PubMed), Web of Science, Scopus, Psych Info, PAIS, and Open grey. Review methods: Study risk of bias was assessed with the NIH Quality Assessment Tool for Observational, Cohort, and Cross-Sectional Studies. A best evidence synthesis was performed to summarize the findings of the included studies. Results: Forty-eight articles, reporting on 57 studies from 23 countries met the inclusion criteria. Studies used very diverse definitions of prehospital delay and analytical practices, which precluded meta-analysis. The best evidence synthesis indicated that there was evidence that patients who attributed their symptoms to a cardiac event (n = 37), perceived symptoms as serious (n = 24), or felt anxiety in response to symptoms (n = 15) reported shorter prehospital delay, with effect sizes indicating important clinical differences (e.g., 1.5–2 h shorter prehospital delay). In contrast, there was limited evidence for a relationship between prehospital delay and knowledge of symptoms (n = 18), concern for troubling others (n = 18), fear (n = 17), or embarrassment in asking for help (n = 14). Conclusions: The current review shows that symptom attribution to cardiac events and some degree of perceived threat are fundamental to speed up help-seeking. In contrast, social concerns and barriers in seeking medical attention (embarrassment or concern for troubling others) may not be as important as initially thought. The current review also shows that the use of very diverse methodological practices strongly limits the integration of evidence into meaningful recommendations. We conclude that there is urgent need for common guidelines for prehospital delay study design and reporting
"Helpless" infants are active, goal-directed agents: Reply to Cusack et al.
Authors: Zettersten Martin , Foushee Ruthe , Goddu Mariel Kathryn
Published: January 2025

Why are humans born “helpless”? Cusack et al. propose an explanation for infants’ limited behavioral repertoires compared to other animals, hypothesizing that infants’ helplessness has learning benefits analogous to training foundation models in machine learning. We share Cusack et al.’s enthusiasm for using computational tools to theorize about cognitive development. However, we predict that computational approaches that do not reckon with the characteristic features of infant development reviewed here – that infant learning is active from the beginning, shaped by interdependencies between motor and perceptual learning, subject to experientially- and culturally-shaped variability, and attuned to the social environment – will fall short as models of infant learning. Computational theories of infant learning must be firmly rooted in insights from developmental science, understanding infants as adapted to their own social ecological niche.
Rhetoric of some Nepali Folklores and their Changing Modes of Expressions
Authors: Baral Raj Kumar , Paudyal Mahesh
Published: January 2025

This article critically observes three cultural assets of Nepal: gaon khane katha or folk riddles available all over Nepal, some folk songs performed by the Gandharavas of mid-western Nepal and some songs accompanied by dances performed by the Limbu community of eastern Nepal. It examines how changing logic of rhetorics, including political changes, advent of modernity and the burgeoning of digital technology have forced changes, adaptation or altogether discontinuity of some of these cultural assets in spite of governmental and public efforts for preservation and promotion. The article concludes that these components of folklore, being rooted in the society, have shown such changes or setback because the social, political or the historical values that sustain their existence have changed.  This article has identified modernity, recent ideological changes, and the dawning of digital technology as reasons behind these changes. Despite their changes, folklore remains very important and should be preserved in various forms because of their connection to cultural identity and societal solidarity. For this purpose, universities in Nepal, as practiced by western universities, should integrate folklore into their curricula to protect and celebrate this cultural heritage.
Sophie Mereau-Brentano. „Dyletantka” na weimarskim parnasie
Authors: Dampc-Jarosz Renata , Nowara-Matusik Nina
Published: January 2025

Sophie Mereau-Brentano (1770-1806) was one of the few first professional German writers. She was given the opportunity to publish under her own name, publish magazines or negotiate with publishers. However, she owed her position on the publishing market largely to the support of her 'colleagues' - Friedrich Schiller and Achim von Arnim. The publication "Sophie Mereau-Brantano. The dilettante on the Weimar Parnassus", edited by Renata Dampc-Jarosz and Nina Nowara-Matusik, brings the readers closer to this little known Polish author of the classical-romantic era and her two prose works translated into Polish - the epistolary novel Amanda und Eduard and the novel Marie. The monographic studies of the third volume of the German Women's Literature series focus on those aspects of Sophie Mereau-Brentano's work which illustrate the stages of her creative development, the influence of the cultural field on the formation of personality (Renata Dampc-Jarosz/Katowice), cooperation with Schiller (Norbert Oellers/Bonn), co-creating the history of women's literature, in particular the epistolary novel genre (Karina Becker/Paderborn) and the artist's and art paradigms in Marie's autobiographical novel (Nina Nowara-Matusik/Katowice). Also translated as part of a translation project, involving research and teaching staff as well as students and doctoral candidates at the University of Silesia, the novel Amanda and Eduard and the short story Marie deal with themes of art, the self-fulfilment of women in the bourgeois society of the time, and - or above all - the constant search for love and happiness.
Penerapan Quantum Learning Dengan Congklak Daur Ulang Untuk Meningkatkan Kemampuan Kombinatorik Siswa
Authors: Hadi Satria Purnama , Jubaeni  , Tuankotta Anisa Maulida , Nurrahmah Arfatin
Published: January 2025

Recycled congklak is a game that is closely related to mathematics, especially probability. The learning model applied is Quantum Learning in the process of learning mathematics. The purpose of this research is to evaluate the effectiveness of Quantum Learning in improving students' combinatorial ability while providing additional benefits in understanding sustainability through the use of recycled congklak game. The use of experimental research method where students are divided into two classes, namely experimental class and control class. The research sample was students of SMPIT Ar-Rahman Islamic School grade IX. The data analysis process used the SPSS application by conducting various pre-requisite analysis tests and the Mann-Whitney Test and comparing the average N gain value of each class. Recycled congklak learning is very helpful for students in understanding mathematical concepts, especially in probability material and has an effect on students' combinatoric abilities. The application of Quantum Learning implemented in the classroom makes students more active and responsive in listening to learning and guidance.
 Keywords: recycled congklak, combinatorics skills, probability, quantum learning.
MESENCHYMAL STEM CELL-DERIVED EXOSOMES AND TREATMENT IN ATHEROSCLEROSIS: A SCOPING REVIEW
Authors: SUHAIMI NUR FARHANAH AQILAH , MAMAT SUHANA
Published: January 2025

Atherosclerosis is an inflammatory disease that involves the formation of plaque in large arteries. It is a leading cause of vascular death worldwide and current therapy does not effective to all patients. Recently, mesenchymal cell (MSC) derived exosome particles shown potential as treatment for this disease. Therefore, this scoping review aims to give an overview and find out the extend of research on its medicinal potential in atherosclerosis. A total of five online databases were used in the article searching namely Scopus, Science Direct, Cambridge Journal, PubMed, and Cochrane Library. Keywords (atherosclerosis OR atherogenesis) AND (‘mesenchymal cell’ OR ‘stem cell’) AND (exosome OR exosomes) were used. 10 relevant papers were chosen to be used in this review after being filtered out using PRISMA 2020 method and the relevant information was extracted. The summary of the core concepts that were used in all relevant papers showed that inflammation is the most targeted process in this disease development followed by inhibition of apoptosis, and facilitation of movement of cells that contributes to the atherogenesis. In most papers, MSC exosome was used as vehicles to transport biological components to the targeted site. In conclusion, there are a lot of research gaps that should be addressed in order to use MSC-derived exosomes in atherosclerosis treatment.
Adenomyoepithelioma of the Breast: A Rare Case Report from B.P Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital
Authors: Mouni Deepak Singh
Published: January 2025

Adenomayoepithelioma is a rare, benign breast neoplasm characterized by the proliferation of both epithelial and myoepithelial cells within the breast lobules and ducts. Although it is most commonly seen in salivary glands and skin, Hamper reported the first case in the breast in the 1970 (1). While this benign tumor is predominantly found in older females, rare cases have been identified in young women as well. Adenomayoepithelioma is notorious for local recurrence, and malignant metastasis has been reported (2). Adenomayoepithelioma is very rare case and in 10 years period, out of 19000 cases treated in OPD , we have encountered only 2 cases of Adenomayoepithelioma, one was referred case & another one was diagnosed at our center.
Impact of Preoperative Crp, Hb, And Blood Components-Lymphocyte Ratios on Predicting Postoperative Outcomes for Surgical Colorectal Cancer Patients
Authors: Al-Kubati Waheeb
Published: January 2025

Background: Colorectal cancer is among the leading causes of cancer-related mortality worldwide. Surgery remains the cornerstone of treatment for colorectal cancer; however, postoperative complications can significantly impact patient outcomes. Identifying reliable preoperative markers to predict postoperative outcomes is crucial for improving patient care and management. Inflammation plays a critical role in the pathogenesis and progression of various diseases, including cancer. Preoperative biomarkers such as C-reactive protein (CRP), hemoglobin (Hb), neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), and platelet-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) have been studied for their predictive value in postoperative outcomes. This study aims to evaluate the significance of these biomarkers in predicting complications, focusing on postoperative renal function, hospital stay, and the incidence of surgical site infections.

Methods: This retrospective study included 100 patients who underwent colorectal surgery between January 2023 and January 2024 at Yemeni French Hospital. Preoperative levels of CRP, Hb, NLR, and PLR were recorded. Postoperative outcomes, including wound infection, chest infection, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism (PE), dehiscence, redo surgery, readmission, and death, were analyzed. Statistical analysis was performed using t-tests and chi-square tests.

Results: Thirty patients had preoperative CRP >20 mg/L, forty patients had CRP between 10-20 mg/L, and thirty patients had CRP <10 mg/L. Twenty-five patients reported preoperative Hb >14 g/dL, fifty patients had Hb between 12-14 g/dL, and twenty-five patients had Hb <12 g/dL. Preoperative NLR was >4 in twenty-eight patients, 2-4 in forty-five patients, and <2 in twenty-seven patients. Lastly, PLR was >150 in thirty patients, between 100-150 in forty patients, and <100 in thirty patients. High preoperative CRP levels (>20 mg/L) significantly predicted wound and chest infections (p=0.04 and p=0.03, respectively). Elevated NLR (>4) and PLR (>150) were also significantly associated with wound and chest infections. Hb levels >14 g/dL were associated with lower risks of these infections. Elevated preoperative CRP and NLR were significantly associated with longer hospital stays, higher postoperative creatinine levels, and increased incidence of postoperative complications, including wound infection, dehiscence, chest infection, UTI, anastomotic leak, redo operation, and readmission. PLR showed a moderate correlation with these outcomes.

Conclusions: Preoperative CRP, NLR, and PLR levels are significant predictors of postoperative infections in colorectal surgery patients. Monitoring these biomarkers can aid in identifying high-risk patients and improving postoperative care strategies. Understanding the relationship between these markers and postoperative complications can aid in better risk stratification and targeted interventions.
Disaster Resilient Villages: a systematic review in social science disciplines
Authors: Zitri Ilham , Amil Amil , Subandi Azwar , Pratama Danur Wenda , Oktriani Elisa , Akbar Arya
Published: January 2025

Disasters in Indonesia are inevitable. Disasters occur due to unpreparedness for the risks and impacts of hazards. Understanding hazards and disaster risk reduction needs to be socialized to the community in an effort to reduce vulnerability and increase capacity. The community is the party directly affected, physically, mentally, and socially, by loss, damage, and loss due to disasters. This study aimed to analyze Disaster Resilient Villages: a systematic review in social sciences. The research method used in this study is descriptive qualitative. The results of the study showed five significant problems of disaster resilient villages. These problems include Local, Disaster, Community, Management, and Risk. This study also involved disaster resilient villages. This study adds something new to the theory by mapping the idea of disaster-resilient villages and looking for relationships between ideas and other important ideas. This study also provides the following practical steps: (1) villages can use knowledge about disaster resilience to assess their resilience through a comprehensive model. (2). The government can adopt the model to measure disaster resilient villages. (3). As a means for villages to behave resiliently in facing disasters
Analysis of mathematical critical thinking ability of junior high school students in solving problems on two-variable linear equation system
Authors: Manurung Julian Lois , Hutapea Nahor Murani , Suanto Elfis
Published: January 2025

Critical thinking skills are important for students in the process of learning mathematics. Critical thinking skills in the mathematics learning process can help students better understand the material. This study aims to describe students' critical thinking skills in solving problems on the Two-Variable Linear Equation System material. This type of research is descriptive qualitative. The subjects of the study were 18 students of class VIII MTS Daarun Nahdhah Bangkinang. The data collection instruments used in this study were mathematical critical thinking ability test questions and interview sheets. The test to measure students' critical thinking skills consisted of 4 descriptive questions on the Two-Variable Linear Equation System material. The test results were analyzed according to the indicators of critical thinking skills used in this study: Interpretation, Analysis, Evaluation, and Inference. The results of this study stated that the average value of mathematical critical thinking skills of class VIII students of MTS Daarun Nahdhah Bangkinang was 41.99% in the reasonably critical category. The interpreting indicator is in the low category with an average of 25.78%, the analyzing indicator is in the sufficient category with an average of 54.68%, the evaluating indicator is in the sufficient category with an average of 49.21%, and the inferring indicator is in the low category with an average of 38.28%. Based on the research results above, teachers must get used to giving students non-routine questions in learning, using contextual LKPD, and providing varied learning resources to improve students' critical thinking skills.
МЕТОД ГОЛОВНИХ КОМПОНЕНТІВ І ФАКТОРНИЙ АНАЛІЗ В ОБРОБЦІ РЕЗУЛЬТАТІВ НАУКОВИХ ДОСЛІДЖЕНЬ У ФІЗИЧНІЙ КУЛЬТУРІ ТА СПОРТІ
Authors: Хмельницька Ірина , Кашуба Віталій , Шевчук Олена , Кардаков Віктор , Верзлова Каріна , Прудивус Наталія
Published: January 2025

Relevance of the research topic.Factor analysis and the principal componentsmethod belong to mathematical disciplinesdesigned to describe multidimensional objects,and therefore are very widely used inbiological research. However, materials thathelp the user, including a specialist in the fieldof physical culture and sports, to useadequately and correctly the modern methodsof multifactorial statistical analysis in practice,are currently insufficient. The purpose of thestudy is to describe the methodologicalrequirements for the use of factor analysiswhen conducting research in the field ofphysical culture and sports. Methods: analysisof scientific and methodical literature, factoranalysis. Results. Factor analysis does notrequire an a priori division of variables intodependent and independent, and all variablesin it are considered equal. Within factoranalysis, there is no need to assumeindependence (non-correlation) of variables,as for example in regression or correlationanalyses. On the contrary, it is assumed thatthese initial variables are interdependent.There are no restrictions in factor analysis onthe number of features that are initially takeninto account. And the better factors for factoranalysis become the more of them, the moreinformative. A priority aspect of organizingand performing factor analysis is establishingthe number of factors sufficient to adequatelyrepresent the set of variables. An example ofthe factor analysis use in determining thefactor structure of the components of thebiogeometric posture profile of women aged 36–39 years with the Statistica 14.0application software was provided.Conclusions. Factor analysis and the principalcomponents method are ultimately designed toreduce the dimensionality of the primaryfeature space. Factor analysis and the principalcomponents analysis have a common strategyof application, but a different technology forachieving the goal. The main components aredetermined on the basis of the variancecriterion, and the general factors areconstructed in such a way as to maximallyexplain the existing correlations between thefeatures.
Gendered precarity in higher education
Authors: Morris Charlotte , Paksi Veronika , Read Barbara , Snickare Lotta , Tardos Katalin
Published: January 2025

This Special Issue brings together contributions from contrasting contexts to explore ways in which higher education learning and teaching is affected by precarious working conditions and ways in which this is gendered. The articles here address precarity in three different geographical contexts: Western and Northern Europe, represented by the United Kingdom and Sweden; Central-Eastern Europe, illustrated by Hungary; and South America, exemplified by Colombia.
Navigating the theory–practice divide
Authors: Lundmark Sofia , Jonsson Fatima , Hansson Karin
Published: January 2025

Drawing on a case study of media technology, this article addresses theory–practice conflict in an educational work setting. This conflict is expressed in employment contracts and career opportunities and in how professional identity is made. We demonstrate how ideas about practical and theoretical knowledge are negotiated in the academic career system, as well as made on different organisational levels and at intersections with multiple factors such as gender and precarious work conditions. The study is based on a collective memory-work and content analysis of policy documents and communication material. Our results highlight a dissonance between symbolic discourse about practice-based education, as highlighted in external communications, and the academic career system in which theoretical knowledge is more highly valued, as demonstrated in teachers’ positions and assignments.
CONCEPÇÕES E PRÁTICAS DE PROFESSORES DO CURSO DE LICENCIATURA EM QUÍMICA
Authors: MARIA DOS SANTOS MELO CÍCERA , EDUARDA ALVES DE SOUZA MARIA , FERREIRA DA SILVA NAYZA , da Silva Lima Viana Kilma
Published: January 2025

Esta pesquisa teve como foco responder a seguinte inquietação: como os professores formadores do Curso de Licenciatura pensam e fazem o processo avaliativo? Para isso, o nosso objetivo foi de identificar e analisar as concepções e práticas avaliativas dos professores do curso de Licenciatura em Química de uma instituição de Ensino Federal de Pernambuco. Foram pesquisados 3 professores da Licenciatura Química, um do núcleo comum, outro do núcleo específico da Química e outro do Núcleo pedagógico. A análise dos dados se deu à luz das Gerações da Avaliação de Guba e Lincoln (1989). Após nossa pesquisa observamos que mesmo estando no mesmo curso, sendo orientados pelo mesmo Projeto Pedagógico, os professores apresentaram concepções e também práticas diferentes. P1 apresentou uma perspectiva com características de Primeira Geração, P2 apresentou uma perspectiva de Terceira Geração, mas com diversos aspectos de Quarta Geração e P3 apresentou características também de Terceira e Quarta Gerações, com mais ênfase à Terceira Geração. Além disso, observamos que os professores não tinham conhecimento aprofundado do Projeto Pedagógico do Curso (PPC) referente às orientações acerca da Avaliação da Aprendizagem. Ressaltamos a importância de seu conhecimento, para que as práticas desenvolvidas no curso sejam mais coerentes e auxiliem os estudantes na sua formação.
Assistance in Preparing Engineering Prompts for Muhammadiyah School Teachers to Optimize the Use of ChatGPT in the World of Education
Authors: Basuki Setio , Faiqurrahman Mahar , Marthasari Gita Indah , Indrabayu Rizky , Zachra Fatimatus , Effendy Nico Ardia
Published: January 2025

ChatGPT, a widely used Large Language Model (LLM), enhances productivity in various sectors, including education. However, its extensive usage often lacks proficiency in writing effective prompts, resulting in less optimal, biased, and hallucinated outputs. This community service initiative by Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang (UMM) aims to educate teachers on prompt engineering, enabling them to (i) write effective prompts to utilize ChatGPT's potential, (ii) educate about potential biases and hallucinations of ChatGPT, and (iii) integrate ChatGPT into educational practices with integrity. Partnering with three Muhammadiyah Schools, the program trains 7-8 teachers from each institution. The training covers five key areas: (a) prompt engineering introduction, (b) building optimal prompts, (c) leveraging ChatGPT in teaching and learning, (d) prompt engineering for educational material creation, and (e) ethics of LLM usage in professional and academic settings. The effectiveness of this program is evaluated through pre-test and post-test questionnaires. Results indicate a significant improvement in prompt engineering proficiency, rising from 35.3% (pre-test) to 87.5% (post-test), and in the utilization of ChatGPT for learning support, increasing from 23.5% (pre-test) to 81.3% (post-test).
Investment Management and Capital Markets Training for Students State Vocational School 1 Pontianak
Authors: Pratiwi* Windi , Aisyah Aisyah , Rianti Ardana Reswari  , Utama Naiyun Untung , Zalviwan Muhammad
Published: January 2025

SMK Negeri 1 Pontianak is one of the vocational schools in Pontianak City that has not applied investment management knowledge in the capital market so students cannot understand the concept of capital markets in the business world. Apart from that, students' knowledge about capital markets is also very minimal due to the low level of literature and practice related to capital markets. It is hoped that this activity will trigger awareness, interest, and knowledge from the younger generation to invest in the capital market. Apart from that, this training also aims to introduce students to investment mechanisms in the Capital Market. This training starts from the preparation stage, namely surveying, determining target locations, preparing facilities and infrastructure for activities, and preparing training materials, including modules for training activities. The stages of implementing the activities are the presentation of material and investment training with simulations using the Motion Trade application.
Assistance in Mining Reference Data for Writing Children's Reading on Climate Change
Authors: Ari Ambarwati  , Sunismi Sunismi , Sri Wahyuni
Published: January 2025

The impact of climate change has been felt by humans in various parts of the world. Mining reference data for writing stories for children and adolescents with the theme of climate change is a strategic point to be studied. The ability to write climate change-themed readings for children and adolescents requires adequate understanding of climate change issues. The purpose of the service is to improve the ability of members of the Saung Kanak community in Malang City to mine and manage reference data, as well as understand the issue of climate change, which has the potential to be used for children's and adolescent stories The service method is mentoring by carrying out a reference data mining workshop using Mendeley and Publish or Perish (PoP). The workshop was attended by 23 members of the Saung Kanak community in Malang City, followed by in-depth interviews, and circulated questionnaires to measure the achievement of the mentoring objectives. There was a positive correlation between participants' good understanding of the concept of data mining and the ability to mine data independently with a better level of understanding of climate change issues. Follow-up assistance that was specially formulated to reach 45.5% of 3 members of the Saung Kanak community in Malang City needs to be followed up, considering that they still have difficulty mining reference data.
Enhancing Educational Quality Through Financial Transparency and Accountability: A Case Study of Pusat Pendidikan Warga Negara Indonesia
Authors: Sabaniah Erna , Roesminingsih Erny , Sholeh Muhammad
Published: January 2025

This study investigates the role of financial transparency and accountability in enhancing the quality of education at Pusat Pendidikan Warga Negara Indonesia (PPWNI) in Klang, Selangor, Malaysia. The research aims to explore how effective financial management practices contribute to school quality improvement. Using a qualitative case study approach, data were collected through interviews, observations, and document analysis. The findings reveal that transparent and accountable financial practices foster trust among stakeholders, optimize resource allocation, and enhance educational outcomes. A key novelty of this research lies in its focus on an expatriate community school, highlighting unique challenges and strategies in financial management within a multicultural and transnational context. The study contributes to the discourse on educational governance by emphasizing the critical role of financial integrity in achieving quality education. These insights provide valuable implications for policymakers and educational leaders aiming to replicate best practices in similar institutional settings.
The Influence of Students’ Initial Knowledge and Students’ Learning Motivation on the Learning Outcomes
Authors: Limbong Ike Pratiwi Br , Nasution Toni
Published: January 2025

This research aims to analyze the influence of prior knowledge and learning motivation on the learning outcomes of class VII students at SMP IT Al Ikhwan Tanjung Morawa. Carried out in May-June 2024 with a population of 126 students, the research used a total sampling method. Data analysis includes validity, reliability, normality, correlation, regression and hypothesis tests. The research results showed that all measurement instruments for initial knowledge and learning motivation were declared valid and reliable. The normality test shows that the data is normally distributed. The correlation test revealed a significant relationship between prior knowledge (r = 0.601) and learning motivation (r = 0.486) on learning outcomes. Multiple linear regression analysis produces the equation Y = 32.638 + 0.393X1 + 0.259X2, which shows that both prior knowledge and learning motivation have a significant positive influence on student learning outcomes. Hypothesis testing shows that the t-values ​​for prior knowledge and learning motivation are 6.017 and 3.172 respectively, with a significance of 0.000 and 0.002, both of which are smaller than 0.05. The F test shows that the simultaneous influence of the two independent variables on learning outcomes is also significant, with an F-calculated value of 42.662. These results emphasize the importance of prior knowledge and motivation in improving student learning outcomes.
Point Counter-Point Learning Strategy on the Subject of Social Sciences to Improve the Learning Achievement
Authors: Nurhalimah Nurhalimah , Ponidi Ponidi
Published: January 2025

This research aims to see how the Point Counter-Point learning strategy in social studies subjects can improve student learning achievement at Al-Hidayah Medan Private Junior High School (SMP). By focusing on social studies learning, where the points in the curriculum are key in understanding various social, economic and political aspects, this learning strategy becomes very relevant. This research uses a qualitative methodology using descriptive methods. This approach aims to provide a systematic, accurate and factual description of the phenomenon being studied. The results of this research show that the Point Counter-Point learning strategy makes a significant contribution to increasing student learning achievement. This is reflected in increased student involvement in discussions, development of critical thinking skills, as well as improvements in the way students organize and convey their ideas. This research provides in-depth insight into how this strategy functions in the learning context in class VII, as well as how it can improve students’ understanding and learning achievement in social studies subjects.
THE USE OF PHRASEOLOGY FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE LEXICAL COMPETENCE IN GERMAN LESSONS
Authors: LEKH Olha , MIZUNSKA Pavlina
Published: January 2025

The scientific article is devoted to the study of the use of phraseological units in the process of forming foreign language lexical competence in German lessons. The authors emphasize the importance of phraseological units as an integral part of the lexical structure of the language, reflecting the cultural and social characteristics of the native speaker.

The article discusses various methods that can be effectively used by teachers to integrate phraseology into the learning process. The authors provide examples of exercises aimed at mastering phraseological units, as well as at developing speech skills and the ability to use these units in appropriate contexts. Particular attention is paid to the psychological aspects of teaching phrases.

Studies have shown that students who actively use phraseology demonstrate a higher level of language proficiency and the ability to communicate naturally and spontaneously. In addition, the use of phraseological units in speech contributes to the development of intercultural communication skills, which is an important aspect in today's globalized world.

In conclusion, we can conclude that the integration of phraseological units into the learning process is an important aspect of foreign language lexical competence development. It not only enriches students' vocabulary, but also contributes to a deeper understanding of the culture and mentality of native speakers. Thus, the use of phraseology in German language teaching can be a powerful tool for improving language proficiency.
LINGUOCULTURAL IMPLICIT CONTEXT AND MEANS OF ITS EXPRESSION IN THE TRANSLATION OF J. K. ROWLING’S NOVEL „HARRY POTTER AND THE PHILOSOPHER’S STONE”
Authors: NIZHNYK Liudmyla , ABRAMCHUK Anastasiia
Published: January 2025

The article examines the concept of implicit context and means of its expression and examines how the translator conveys it in the Ukrainian language. The implicit context is well known to the reader and makes the work easier to understand. The research material was Viktor Morozov’s translation of J. K. Rowling’s novel "Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone". Implicit context is conveyed through the translational strategies of domestication and alienation. The strategy of domestication manifests itself when the target language uses culturally or socially marked linguistic units that are specific to the target language. The alienation strategy consists of using in the translation language units with a meaning or sound that are characteristic of the original language, or those language units that are the result of artistic imagination and exist only in this work. It was found that the translator uses the strategy of domestication more often than the strategy of alienation.

The analysis of the implicitness of the text is carried out at the level of words with a general meaning, proper names, phraseological units, idioms, exclamations-sounds, exclamations-words and exclamations-sentences, author’s neologisms, profanities, dialectisms and slang. In the process of research, groups of researched words were identified and their translational analysis was carried out. It was found that trascoding is mostly used when translating proper names, translation transformation of generalization – when translating lexical units to denote food and clothing, synonymous translation – when translating lexical units to denote household items, equivalent translation – when translating phrases, some profanities and exclamations, a similar analog is searched for when translating idioms, other profanities and exclamations. When translating English-language dialectisms, Viktor Morozov used dialects of the Ukrainian language that are specific to certain regions of Ukraine. Slang in translation appears through the transformation of addition. For translation researchers, the variety of language units used by Viktor Morozov to convey the implicit context is interesting.
DYNAMIC INTERACTIONS IN PHONOLOGICAL SYSTEMS: PARTIAL PRODUCTIVITY
Authors: CHEPYSHKO Roman , PROHOROV Mykola
Published: January 2025

This article investigates the phenomenon of partial productivity within a phonological system, focusing on the alternation of mid vowels [ɔ] and [ɛ] with [i] in specific morphological contexts. Traditionally regarded as a historical remnant with limited relevance to contemporary grammatical competence, this study reexamines the phenomenon, emphasizing its partial productivity in modern phonological systems. Adopting a synchronic perspective, the analysis proposes that this alternation functions as a cyclic lexical transformation governed by specific morpho-phonological conditions, including underlying [ɔ] or [ɛ], a derived "jer" environment, and the presence of a closed syllable. The alternation, however, is not uniformly applied across all contexts, revealing distinct patterns of productivity and constraint. The study explores both systematic instances of the alternation and notable exceptions, suggesting that while the process is active in certain linguistic environments, it is restricted in others due to lexical, morphological, and phonological factors. This partial productivity reflects its integration within contemporary phonological competence, shaped by dynamic interactions between historical legacies and modern linguistic rules. The article provides a detailed analysis of these patterns, offering a framework that accounts for variability and encourages further empirical research to deepen understanding. By synthesizing synchronic and diachronic perspectives, this study contributes to a more comprehensive understanding of phonological alternations and their role in shaping complex linguistic systems.
CONTEMPORARY GERMAN SPORT NEWS IN TEMPORAL ASPECT
Authors: KIYKO Yuriy , PLASKUNOVA Svitlana
Published: January 2025

The article is devoted to the analysis of sport news items in modern German-language media from a temporal perspective. The material of the study was 30 sport news items selected in July 2024 from the German newspapers "Nordsee-Zeitung", "Süddeutsche Zeitung" and "Die Tageszeitung".

The aim of the article is to identify the peculiarities of the contextual use of verb tenses in German sport news items in order to achieve specific communicative goals. For this purpose, the study uses general and specific linguistic methods, namely: critical analysis of professional and illustrative sources, quantitative analysis, descriptive method and method of theoretical analysis.

In the corpus analysed, the following three types of notes were recorded, according to their linguistic genre and thematic design: announcement news item, photo description news items and annotation news item. A German sport news item conventionally consists of a headline and the main text. The headline section is characterised by the use of verb forms in the present tense or the use of noun constructions. In the main text, past tense verbs are mostly found, which indicates that this genre is used to describe past events.

Less frequently used in the analysed corpus are verb forms in the present tense. They are used to describe current events and events in the near future in order to bring the news up to date for the readers. In the analysed corpus, verb forms in the subjunctive mood are also used to convey indirect speech and to distinguish the author's statements from the content of the text or the statements of other people. The use of the Futur I form is insignificant in the analysed corpus of sport news items, and the Futur II form was not found at all.
КОМПАРАТИВНИЙ АНАЛІЗ ПРОФЕСІЙНОЇ ПІДГОТОВКИ ФАРМАЦЕВТІВ В УНІВЕРСИТЕТАХ УКРАЇНИ ТА ВЕЛИКОЇ БРИТАНІЇ
Authors: ШУНКОВ ВАСИЛЬ
Published: January 2025

Стаття присвячена компаративному аналізу професійної підготовки фармацевтів в університетах України та Великої Британії. Визначено та обґрунтовано критерії порівняння. Здійснено аналіз чинної законодавчої та нормативно-правової бази у сфері фармацевтичної освіти у Великій Британії та Україні. Констатовано, що попри прогрес у реформуванні фармацевтичної освіти, Україна відстає від світових тенденцій, зокрема Великої Британії, де стандарти та програми оновлюються відповідно до вимог ринку.
Встановлено, що ключовою відмінністю управління системами фармацевтичної освіти в Україні та Великій Британії є рівень децентралізації. Представлено аналіз програм підготовки фармацевтів провідних університетів України та Великої Британії. Наведено порівняльний аналіз структурно-змістовних та організаційно-педагогічних засад професійної підготовки магістрів фармації в університетах України й Великої Британії. Встановлено, що суттєва різниця між освітніми програмами підготовки магістрів полягає в рівні їх спеціалізації та мобільності студентів.
 Наголошено на окремих позитивних аспектах організації навчального процесу підготовки фармацевтів за магістерською програмою (MPharm) в університетах Великої Британії, які включають міждисциплінарну підготовку, інтегровані програми, відсутність циклу дисциплін загальної підготовки, особливу увагу до модулів аналітико-дослідницького спрямування.
Встановлено, що одним із ключових елементів магістерських програм фармації (MPharm) у британських університетах є акцент на практичній підготовці, особливо клінічній, та  науково-дослідницькому складнику підготовки фармацевтів. Констатовано, що науково-дослідницькій роботі магістрів фармації у Великій Британії властивий прикладний вимір, тоді як мета кваліфікаційних робіт магістрів фармації українських ЗВО – теоретичне вивчення проблеми.
Зроблено висновок, що гармонізація теоретичної підготовки з сучасними практичними методами та адаптація до міжнародних стандартів є ключовими напрямами для вдосконалення фармацевтичної освіти в Україні
ПОРІВНЯЛЬНИЙ АНАЛІЗ ВІТЧИЗНЯНИХ І ЗАРУБІЖНИХ ПРАКТИК ФОРМУВАННЯ ПРОФЕСІЙНОЇ КОМПЕТЕНТНОСТІ СОЦІАЛЬНИХ ПРАЦІВНИКІВ
Authors: ОВДІЙ НАТАЛІЯ
Published: January 2025

У статті проведено порівняльний аналіз вітчизняних і зарубіжних підходів до формування професійної компетентності соціальних працівників. Розглянуто ключові складові професійної підготовки, включаючи теоретичну базу, практичні навички, комунікативні вміння та етичну орієнтацію. Виявлено, що вітчизняні практики зосереджені на традиційній освітній моделі з обмеженим доступом до інноваційних технологій, тоді як зарубіжні системи характеризуються мультидисциплінарністю та широким використанням сучасних технологій і методик навчання.
Особливу увагу приділено інтеграції інновацій у навчальний процес, яка є визначальною для підготовки соціальних працівників за кордоном. Зарубіжні підходи включають активну співпрацю з професійними асоціаціями, використання цифрових платформ для дистанційного навчання та впровадження симуляцій для практичної підготовки студентів. Це дозволяє забезпечити системність і глибину знань, а також адаптивність до викликів сучасного суспільства.
Важливим аспектом дослідження є аналіз ролі професійних об’єднань у забезпеченні постійного підвищення кваліфікації соціальних працівників. У статті наголошено, що такі об’єднання сприяють обміну досвідом, встановленню професійних стандартів і розвитку інноваційних підходів у соціальній роботі. Зарубіжний досвід може бути корисним для вдосконалення вітчизняної системи підготовки, зокрема через створення подібних професійних асоціацій в Україні.
У статті окреслено рекомендації для вдосконалення системи підготовки соціальних працівників в Україні, включаючи впровадження інноваційних технологій, розширення практичної підготовки та співпраці з міжнародними організаціями. Наголошено на важливості адаптації зарубіжного досвіду з урахуванням особливостей українського контексту.
Результати дослідження підкреслюють необхідність комплексного підходу до розвитку професійної компетентності соціальних працівників. Подальші розвідки можуть зосереджуватись на практичному впровадженні розроблених рекомендацій та оцінці їхньої ефективності у підвищенні якості соціальної роботи в Україні.
СТРАТЕГІЧНІ НАПРЯМИ РОЗВИТКУ ІНСТИТУЦІЙНОГО АКАДЕМІЧНО-НАУКОВОГО ПАРТНЕРСТВА УКРАЇНИ ТА КИТАЮ
Authors: САДОВЕЦЬ ОЛЕСЯ , БІДЮК НАТАЛЯ , ТРЕТЬКО ВІТАЛІЙ
Published: January 2025

У статті окреслено поняття академічно-наукового партнерства  у системі вищої освіти та з’ясовано, що університети є осередками його розвитку в умовах інтернаціоналізації та глобалізації освіти. Визначено основні форми інституційного академічно-наукового партнерства України й Китаю. З’ясовано, що важливу роль при цьому відіграють Інститути Конфуція.
Обґрунтовано, що відкрита та конкурентна система міжнародного наукового співробітництва та програм академічного обміну між Україною і Китаєм надає вітчизняним університетам можливості повною мірою використовувати наукові й освітні ресурси як власної країни, так і  країни-партнерки; організовувати спільну науково-дослідницьку діяльність вітчизняних та іноземних наукових-педагогічних кадрів; формувати національну стратегію розвитку наукового партнерства в освіті.
Визначено аспекти сучасних наукових та освітніх досліджень, які зумовлюють необхідність їх виконання саме у рамках міжнародної співпраці. Наголошено на важливості ініціативи «Один пояс, один шлях» для розвитку партнерства в галузі освіти, спрямованого на використання інноваційних освітніх ресурсів, та його розширення шляхом проведення спільних наукових досліджень, наукового консультування, освітніх форумів, прийому делегацій, стажування вчених, програм академічного обміну, участі в конференціях, створення спільних проєктів, науково-дослідних і освітніх центрів тощо. Визначено українські університети, які мають найкращі здобутки у налагодженні академічної та наукової співпраці з Китаєм.
Окреслено стратегічні напрями розвитку інституційного академічно-наукового партнерства України та Китаю, що включають: розширення потенціалу і можливостей для співпраці; використання послуг посередницьких організацій; застосування мережевих інформаційних технологій для створення ефективної платформи інтернаціоналізації університетів; залучення освітніх партнерів з-за кордону, проведення спільного навчання; підготовка викладацького та керівного складу вітчизняних університетів до реалізації програм інтернаціоналізації; посилення конкурентоспроможності освітніх програм і послуг вітчизняних ЗВО на міжнародній арені; зміцнення культурних відносин між країнами та формування відчуття національної ідентичності; постійне оновлення змісту міжнародних програм обмінів; спільне використання освітніх ресурсів.