bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Metaphorische Kollokationen und Idiome im Dienste der Emotionalisierung von Diskursen
Authors: Pociask Janusz
Published: August 2024

Lexikalische Stabilität und Polylexikalität sind gemeinsame Merkmale aller fester Phrasen und zugleich Kriterien der Abgrenzung fester Phrasen von freien Wortgruppen, die im Allgemeinen als nicht lexikalisierte Konstruktionen nach syntaktischen und semantischen Regeln gebildet werden. In der Gruppe der festen Phrasen lassen sich verschiedene Klassen unterscheiden, die über unterschiedliche Eigenschaften syntaktischer und/oder semantischer Art verfügen. Im Zentrum der Überlegungen stehen zwei Gruppen fester Phrasen: metaphorische Kollokationen und Idiome. Bei metaphorischen Kollokationen handelt es sich um solche festen und stabilen Wortverbindungen, deren Gesamtbedeutung sich aus einer Basis und einem metaphorisch motivierten Kollokator erschließen lässt. Idiome dagegen bilden das Zentrum phraseologischer Wortgruppen und unterscheiden sich von metaphorischen Kollokationen durch den Grad semantischer Umdeutung einzelner Komponenten in der Gesamtbedeutung. Die relative formal-semantische Stabilität und Polylexikalität sind wichtige Merkmale fester Phrasen, die dank ihres semantischen Potenzials zur Emotionalisierung von Aussagen beitragen können. Ziel dieses Beitrages ist es, Prozessen der Emotionalisierung durch die Verwendung von metaphorischen Kollokationen und Idiomen mit diskurslinguistischen Methoden im deutsch-polnischen Diskurs um das Nord Stream-Projekt nachzugehen.
Ethnomathematics-based Problem Based Learning (PBL) Model to Increase Students’ Critical Thinking in Mathematics Learning
Authors: Syahnia Shovira Maulida , Haenilah Een Yayah , Perdana Ryzal , Caswita Caswita
Published: August 2024

Process of learning mathematics in the school that the researcher is aiming for tends to be theoretical, less contextual and pseudo. Applies mathematical concepts in learning with local cultural wisdom able to touch aspects in the daily lives of students. This study aims to apply the ethnomathematics-ground Problem Based Learning (PBL) model to ameliorate critical thinking in mathematics literacy. This explored was type of quasi-experimental explored (pseudo-experiment), with The Non-Equivalent Control Group type design. The population of this study was all fourth grade students at SD Insan Mandiri Bandar Lampung, totaling 121 students. The sample of this studied was determined by intentional slice fashion, which is a sample determination fashion with consideration in opting for the class to be studied and attained by as numerous as 49 students. Data collection technique used valid and dependable test instruments. The data analysis fashion uses a mated t- test with the results attained for the experimental class with a significance value of 0.000 (p<0.05) passing significant changes and in the control class which is not applied to the Ethnomathematics-based PBL model gets a value of 0.070 (p>0.05) indicating that the results of the original test and final test do not witness significant changes. Grounded on the data attained is from the results of this study, the ethnomathematics-ground Problem Based Learning (PBL) model to ameliorate thinking is significant.
IMPROVING STUDENTS’ LISTENING COMPREHENSION IN NARRATIVE TEXT BY USING DICTOGLOSS TECHNIQUE
Authors: Endriati Win , Sutapa Yuliana Yohanes Gatot , Bunau Eusabinus
Published: August 2024

Abstract:The research was conducted based on the problems that were found in the teaching and learning process. The students faced some problems in listening to the narrative text: writing the right vocabulary based on the teacher's pronunciation, identifying important supporting details, and drawing inferences. The purpose of this research was to investigate how the Dictogloss technique improved students’ listening comprehension in listening narrative text on the eleventh grade students in class XI IPS 3 of SMAN 5 Pontianak in the academic year 2017/2018. The results showed that the implementation of the dictogloss technique in this research is successful in improving students’ listening comprehension in the narrative text, and the implementation of the dictogloss technique not only improves the students’ listening comprehension in the narrative text but also changes the students’ behavior in teaching and learning process and motivated them. To sum up, the research finding proved that the implementation of the dictogloss technique improved the students' listening comprehension in the narrative text to the eleventh grade students of SMAN 5 Pontianak in the academic year 2017/2018.  Keywords: dictogloss technique, listening comprehension, narrative text.
USING TIKTOK TO PRACTICE SPEAKING SKILLS: EXPERIENCE OF INDONESIAN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
Authors: Nurwinda Sulistia , Ambarwati Evi Karlina
Published: August 2024

The rise of technology has led to an increase in the use of technology in education. There are a lot of platforms that can be used for a learning medium, one of them is TikTok. TikTok is a video-sharing app where users can watch or create short videos with various topics, including education. This research was conducted to find out students' experiences while using the TikTok platform as a learning medium to practice speaking skills. This research utilized a qualitative design with a case study as a method. To gain a comprehensive understanding of the participants' experience using TikTok as a learning tool, the research employed a combination of interviews and questionnaires as instruments. This research involved five English education department students as participants. The findings of this research revealed that all participants had a positive experience using TikTok as a learning tool to practice speaking. The study found that participants not only loved TikTok's easy navigation and engaging content but also appreciated its interactive features, particularly the "Duet me" challenge. In conclusion, TikTok is a valuable tool to facilitate students’ learning experience in practicing speaking.
Research Ethics: Ideas and Practices of Russian Young Scientists
Authors: Popova E. V. , Matsepuro D. M.
Published: August 2024

Scientists’ misconduct in their research activities is an important problem for science in many countries, including Russia. It leads to negative consequences both for the quality of scientific knowledge obtained and for the reputation of researchers and scientific organizations. However, there is still a small number of empirical studies of this problem in Russia. This work is based on a survey method to explore the ideas of young scientists from all federal districts of Russia about research ethics and the situations of ethical dilemmas that they encounter in their work. In accordance with the chosen theoretical framework: ideas about ethics as an action that is situational by nature, determined by sustainable practices and patterns, the survey was conducted in two stages: an open question about situations of ethical choice in research activities, on the basis of which a detailed questionnaire was then created. As a result, it was revealed that the vast majority of young scientists are faced with situations of violation of ethical standards both in scientific publications and communications, and in the processes of organizing research work. Violations of research procedures, data manipulation, falsification of research results – this is a set of violations in the organization of research that almost three-quarters of respondents encountered themselves or heard about such situations from colleagues. However, there are gaps in consensus about the sources of knowledge about ethics and a lack of institutional practices to prevent violations such as the work of ethics committees or ethical standards.
The Conditions of Functioning of the Student Family in Modern Russia: The Main Problems and Resources of Well-Being
Authors: Rostovskaya T. K. , Vasilieva E. N. , Nikolskiy V. S.
Published: August 2024

The research relevance of the of the Institute of student families is growing in the Russian Federation. Firstly, a student family is an object of social protection since the conditions of its functioning are associated with a number of problems. Therefore, resources are needed to form or restore well-being. Secondly, due to the decrease in the overall fertility rate and population in Russia student families can be considered as a demographic development resource. This study discusses well-being parameters of different types of student families. The purpose of this work is to systematize these parameters that determine the well–being of student families, which will allow us to draw conclusions about what resources families need. At the first stage, a theoretical analysis was carried out and definitions of the concept of “student family” were clarified. At the second stage of the study, sociological data were collected by a mass survey and factor analysis (the method of main components, Kaiser normalization) was carried out, which allowed us to determine the trends of student youth goal-setting. These goals underlie the formation of ideas about well-being. The methodological basis of the research is the theory of planned behavior, which allows us to consider the attitudes of student youth as significant for members of student families who are included in the social environment of the higher education space. As a result, it was revealed which attitudes are the basis for the formation of well-being. Empirical data were obtained within the framework of the All-Russian sociological study “Student Family of Russia” conducted by IDI FNIST RAS in 2022, the sample size was 1,388 students aged 17-28 years receiving higher professional education in 15 higher educational institutions in 12 regions of Russia. The study identified the historical conditions for changes in the institution of the student family and parameters of well-being and described different types of student families.
The Driving Factors for the Rise of African Student Migration to Russia
Authors: Mohammed Y. A. , Denisenko M. B.
Published: August 2024

This study investigates the factors that drive African students to Russia. The number of African students studying in Russia from the 2010/11 to 2022/2023 academic year increased more than fivefold: from 6.7 thousand to 34.4 thousand. The paper was based on an online survey provided to African students between February and November 2023. A sample of 275 African students from 28 countries was used. Findings revealed that the major factors that draw African students to Russia are the quality of education and the quality of life. We compared the quality of education between both genders along with the quality of life. The findings also revealed that females are more interested in the quality of life than males, while males are more interested in the quality of education than females. The findings suggested that policymakers should consider age and previous education as major variables in student migration.
Aufarbeitung der Kinderverschickungskuren in Deutschland – Gewalt und Zeugenschaft in generationalen Ordnungen
Authors: Christ Johanna
Published: August 2024

Der Artikel präsentiert die Ergebnisse einer Analyse, die einen Beitrag zur Aufarbeitung der Kinderverschickungskuren in Deutschland (~1945 – frühe 1990er) leistet. Er skizziert den Aufarbeitungsprozess, der wesentlich durch die Betroffenen selbst angestoßen wurde und betrieben wird. Gewaltvolle Verhältnisse in den Heimen wurden dadurch offenbar. Die Analyse nimmt eine kindheitstheoretische Perspektive auf Gewalt und Zeugenschaft in generationalen Ordnungen ein und fragt, wie die Verschickung für das Kind gewesen sein muss und wodurch sich die Kinderverschickung auszeichnet. Dafür wurden im Rahmen einer Masterarbeit 2186 online öffentlich zur Verfügung gestellte Zeugnisse ehemals als Kind Verschickter analysiert und mit einer rekontextualisierten Worthäufigkeitsanalyse mit Hilfe der Software MAXQDA untersucht. Die Ergebnisse können bisherige Forschung bestätigen und beleuchten materielle, relationale und emotionale Aspekte der Gewaltdynamiken.
Gelegenheiten und Herausforderungen für das Engagement junger Menschen in Vereinen sehr ländlicher Räume – Alles eine Frage der Passung?
Authors: Brensing Jessica , Norén Fredrik , Kleiner Tuuli-Marja , Klärner Andreas
Published: August 2024

Viele Vereine in ländlichen Räumen klagen über Nachwuchsmangel. Dabei werden Schwierigkeiten, denen sich junge Menschen häufig bei ihrem Engagement gegenübersehen, zwar aufgeführt, aber kaum systematisiert oder Lösungsansätzen gegenübergestellt. Das Konzept regionaler Gelegenheitsstrukturen in Bezug auf junge Menschen und ihr Engagement in Vereinen wird genutzt, um dieses Zusammenspiel von persönlichen Ressourcen sowie regionalen und lokalen Bedingungen und den daraus resultierenden Konsequenzen für das Engagement junger Menschen in Vereinen sehr ländlicher Räume zu systematisieren. Problemzentrierte Einzelinterviews mit engagierten jungen Menschen sowie Schlüsselakteuren aus Kommunalverwaltung und Vereinen decken drei zentrale als Herausforderungen gedeutete Bedingungen (mangelnde Anerkennung, Bedeutung von Wissens- und Unterstützungsstrukturen sowie räumliche Distanzen beziehungsweise eingeschränkte Mobilität) für das Engagement junger Menschen in Vereinen auf. Diesen begegnen die jungen Engagierten, Vereine sowie regionale Akteure mit verschiedenen Handlungspraxen, die als Lösungsansätze beziehungsweise Strategien gewertet wurden. Dabei spielen die persönlichen Ressourcen und die Unterstützung durch den Verein eine wesentliche Rolle.
From Isolation to Acceptance: Improving Social Acceptance and Educational Opportunities for Transgender People in Pakistan
Authors: Khalid Ayesha , Malik Muhammad Abid
Published: August 2024

Transgender people usually face social isolation and discrimination. Although the situation is improving in developed countries, it is still quite grim in more traditional and conservative societies. Gathering data through semi-structured interviews from the students, teachers, and mothers from girls-only schools in Pakistan; this study investigates their perceptions about the social acceptance and educational opportunities for transgender people in Pakistan. It further explores their views about transgender-inclusive education, and how their social inclusion and educational opportunities be improved in the country. All the participants acknowledged the lack of social acceptance and educational opportunities for transgender people in Pakistan. However, when it came to transgender-inclusive education, opinions were more divided. Some of the participants especially the mothers had reservations due to the social and cultural values, safety concerns, and fears of bad influence and classroom distractions. The teachers also pointed out the fact that schools, communities, students, teachers, and even the transgender people themselves were not ready for transgender-inclusive schools. Although most of them believed that transgender-inclusive education was the only viable way to provide education to transgender people in Pakistan, they suggested first preparing the society for it through awareness campaigns, seminars, workshops, training sessions, and school-community interactions.
Antimicrobial activities of essential oils of plants species from Morocco against some microbial strains
Authors: Bouftila Bouchra , Abdessadek Mohammed , Ben-Saghroune Hayat , Sbihi Karim , Ouahmane Loubna , Amri Oukacha , El Amraoui Belkassem
Published: August 2024

Background

Essential oils have important antibacterial activities and can successfully replace antibiotics, which show their inefficiency, especially against fungi and multi-resistant bacteria.

Objective

The main purpose of our research was to investigate the antibacterial and antifungal activity of essential oils from fifteen plants harvested in the Taroudant region.

Material and Methods

In this work, the essential oils were extracted by hydrodistillation using a Clevenger-type apparatus. The method of disc diffusion in agar medium (aromatogram) is the one used to evaluate the activity of these essential oils against four pathogenic bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Bacillus sp., and Enterococcus cloacae) and two yeasts (Candida albicans and Cryptococcus neoformans).

Results

Our findings, show that all of the plants’ leaves yielded extremely aromatic essential oils that differed in look and color. Furthermore, the 93.33% of the fifteen essential oils that were evaluated proved to be effective against at least one kind of bacteria or fungus. This suggests that the proportion of essential oils with no antibacterial action was rather low, at around 7%. Our data also showed that the freshness or dryness of the plant at the time of harvest could affect the extraction rate of essential oils. This screening showed us that these essential oils present inhibitory activities towards the studied Gram+ bacteria, as well as a resistance against Gram-, in particular Enterococcus cloacae.

Conclusion

These essential oils can therefore be used in the prevention and treatment of certain infectious diseases and to fight against bacteria that are multi-resistant to the usual antibiotics.
The main groups of biologically active substances in plants of Hemerocallis L. species
Authors: Sedel'nikova Lyudmila
Published: August 2024

Abstract. Wild species of the genus Hemerocallis L. – family Hemerocallidaceae Br. – are of value as ornamental, food and medicinal plants. Biologically active substances of the species composition of lilies growing in natural habitats have not been studied enough. There is no information on the quantitative content of the main groups of biologically active substances in the five types of lilac cultivated in the forest-steppe zone of the Novosibirsk region over the two growing seasons, which determines the originality and significance of this work. The purpose of the study is a comparative study of the content of the main groups of biologically active substances (BAS) in plants of five species of lilac cultivated in the forest-steppe zone of Western Siberia. Methods. A spectrophotometric method was used to determine flavonols, catechins, carotenoids; carbazole-free – for the determination of pectins and protopectins; titrimetric – for the determination of tannins. Results. Comparative analysis of BAV in flowers and leaves of five species of lilac allowed to establish that in leaves the content of catechins (1.1–1.3 times), flavonols (2.0 times), tannins (1.6–2.3 times) is higher than in flowers. The content of pectins is higher in flowers (1.7–3.3 times), protopectins (1.4 times), carotenoids (3.7–34.4 times). The concentration of protopectins in leaves and flowers of all species is 1,4–5.1 times higher compared to pectins. H. minor (flavonols, pectins), H. middendorffii (tannins, catechins, carotenoids), H. citrina (catechins), H. fulva (tannins), H. lilio-asphodelus (pectins) were distinguished by high indications for individual components in various organs. Species specificity of accumulation of these components in flowers and leaves during the period of mass flowering and specificity of their content over two growing periods has been established. Scientific novelty. For the first time in the conditions of the forest-steppe zone of the Novosibirsk region, a comparative quantitative analysis of the content of phenolic compounds, pectin substances, carotenoids in the aboveground organs of H. lilio-asphodelus, H. minor, H. middendorffii, H. citrina, H. fulva during the growing season of 2019–2020 was carried out.
Propuesta metodológica de enseñanza del básquetbol a partir de modelos alternativos de iniciación deportiva
Authors: Gómez Barrera Fernando Esteban , Barrera González Dario Waldemar , Corvalán Avendaño Daniel Andrés , Aliste Aceituno Rodrigo Leandro , González Calderón Jonathan Nicolás , Leyton Fuentes Ignacio
Published: August 2024

En los programas de estudio chilenos a partir de quinto básico comienza la enseñanza de los deportes a través de juegos predeportivos, enseñanza que lleva una progresión curricular hasta la enseñanza media. En este documento se presenta una propuesta metodológica a partir de las bases curriculares chilenas para la enseñanza del básquetbol en la asignatura de Educación Física y Salud, como también para algún taller deportivo escolar en el cual se pueda seguir profundizando su aprendizaje, todo esto basado en la aplicación de un modelo mixto de enseñanza, que contempla a los modelos comprensivo y ludotécnico en el proceso de aprendizaje técnico y táctico de los fundamentos básicos del básquetbol, y de los sistemas ofensivos y defensivos que posee este deporte. La propuesta busca servir de borrador para aquellos profesores que afines al planteamiento realizado en este texto, deseen poner en práctica en su centro educativo la disciplina del básquetbol, sin olvidar en ningún momento, que habrán de hacer las pertinentes adaptaciones al material e instalaciones, así como a las características particulares de sus estudiantes.
ECO-TRANSFORMATION OF HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS AS A PREREQUISITE FOR SUSTAINABLE RECOVERY OF UKRAINIAN REGIONS
Authors: Гнедіна Катерина , Сорока Анастасія , Мазур Сергій
Published: August 2024

The directions of eco-transformation of higher education institutions as an important factor in ensuring the sustainable recovery of the regions of Ukraine are examined in the article. The research is devoted to determining the essence and key aspects of eco-transformation in the university environment, taking into account the importance of its influence on the economic, social, and ecological development of regions. A review of foreign experience and modern practices implemented in green universities, including their positions in global sustainability rankings, implemented technological innovations and educational programs, is carried out. Special attention is paid to the role of ecologically oriented universities in the sustainable recovery of the regions of Ukraine and the strategic directions of ecological transformation of higher education institutions. The role of distance learning and digital innovations in the processes of eco-modernization is defined. Modern challenges and prospects of eco-transformation within the national educational system are highlighted. Conclusions about the importance and necessity of eco-transformation of higher education institutions of Ukraine for the sustainable recovery and development of regions are formed.
Cybersecurity education for South African school children through the action Cybercrime Prevention Programme: A systematic literature review
Authors: Alalade Olufiropo Emmanuel , IGE Olugbenga Adedayo
Published: August 2024

Cybertechnologies have become so important to human daily engagements that society can hardly do anything outside these ubiquitous technologies. These technologies have a great impact on the economy, as well as the social well-being of citizens in developed and third world countries. The dependence on digital technologies is useful in every sector of society. The consistent call for the adoption of digital technologies in education has seen different governments in advanced and developing nations of the world introducing the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) at the different facets of education. This introduction of ICT has brought in the use of the Internet in education which in turn has exposed the learners to the various threats that come with exposure to the Internet or cybertechnology. The internet is believed to have played a prominent role in facilitating the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) in the different sectors of the world economy, most especially education. However, cybertechnology has brought a new dimension of threats ranging from cyber-bullying, identity theft, scamming, advanced fee fraud, and so many other dangers to humans’ daily existence. None of the citizens in the developed and developing nations of the world is immune from these crimes committed in cyberspace; therefore, there is a need to introduce school children to cybersecurity education as early as possible.
It is in light of the foregoing that this systematic review proposes the Action Cybercrime Prevention Programme to equip school children with knowledge and skills that would minimise their exposure to dangers inherent in the use of information and communication technology (ICT) and the Internet for education and social purposes. This systematic review discusses the intergenerational effects of the proposed Action Cybercrime Prevention Programme on young learners to educate their parents or grandparents from falling victim to cybercrimes.
EXPERIENCE OF TEACHING UKRAINIAN REFUGEE CHILDREN IN SCHOOLS IN WARSAW: CHALLENGES AND NEEDS OF TEACHERS
Authors:   Institute for Digitalisation of Education of the NAES of Ukraine, Ivaniuk Iryna
Published: August 2024

The article presents the results of an online survey of 60 teachers from educational institutions in Warsaw who work in classes/groups with a large number of Ukrainian refugee children. The purpose of the study is to identify the difficulties teachers face when working in a multicultural classroom with children who have experienced forced migration, and to identify teachers' needs in order to provide them with appropriate methodological support. Three main categories of difficulties faced by teachers in their work are identified: difficulties in learning, which are manifested in the teaching of the subject, due to the difference in the level of knowledge of Polish and Ukrainian children, in the mastery of special terminology in certain subjects; difficulties in education, when pupils have low motivation to learn, often miss classes, do not make contact due to the language barrier; difficulties in relationships, which are observed due to lack of involvement of parents of Ukrainian children, difficulties for children to reveal their potential. It has been found that teachers need support in terms of methods of education in a multicultural classroom, cooperation with parents, didactic support, and organisation of the work of an educational institution. It is emphasised that the language barrier and learning difficulties can reduce a child’s self-esteem and motivation to learn, which is manifested through lateness to lessons or absenteeism. It is concluded that Polish schools are becoming more and more multicultural, as more and more children with migration experience, including forced migration, study in them; that Polish teachers need additional training courses on how to work in a multicultural classroom and develop multicultural competence in children.
A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF DEMAND MOTIVES IN EDUCATION AND KNOWLEDGE PRODUCTION USING DATA ENVELOPMENT ANALYSIS (DEA)
Authors:   Institute of Economics of the University Centre of Maghnia, Benlebbad Mohammed
Published: August 2024

Education serves as the primary avenue for preparing, training, and empowering individuals, endowing them with the necessary skills for continuous innovation and creativity. It plays a pivotal role in furnishing society with the competencies required to effectively fulfill responsibilities and undertake developmental endeavors. Crucially, education enhances the cognitive capacities of individuals, enabling them to actively and competently engage in the knowledge-based society and the ongoing information revolution. This research aims to underscore the economic significance of education, highlighting that expenditures on education constitute not mere consumption but rather investments yielding substantial economic and social dividends and have a great importance in the production of knowledge. The findings of this study substantiate multiple economic benefits of education. On an individual level, a direct correlation exists between educational attainment and personal income. Moreover, education fosters heightened worker productivity, thereby contributing to a discernible upsurge in the gross national product. At the macro level, employing the method of Data Envelopment Analysis, we assessed economic efficiency across 49 countries worldwide. The study reveals that, on average, efficiency, assuming variable returns to scale (TEVRS), stood at 88.7%. Particularly noteworthy is the discovery that 14 countries, constituting 28.6% of the sample, attained maximum efficiency.
Strategies to Retain Loyalty Through Customer Satisfaction in East Java
Authors: EBGC Aldila Ramadhani , EBGC Muchtolifah Muchtolifah
Published: August 2024

Strategies to Retain Loyalty Through Customer Satisfaction in East Java
Digital Transformation: An Emphasis Analysis of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Modules in Higher Education
Authors: Abdul Rezha Efrat Najaf  , Fitri Ana Wati Seftin , Saka Fitri Anindo
Published: August 2024

Industry, and educational institutions in particular, regard digital transformation as a critical information technology. This is due to the fact that educational institutions are required to effectively respond to a multitude of changes, including those associated with digital transformation.  This study aims to empirically analyze to the challenges associated with the process of digital transformation, this study examined pertinent scholarly publications, books, and journals. The utilization of the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system in this research endeavors to assess ERP system modules that may be implemented in academic establishments to facilitate the digital transformation process while increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of information resource and technology management. In pursuit of global educational excellence and benchmarks. ERP modules implemented in educational institutions include Competency and Certificate Management, Career Service Management, Student Information Management, Financial and Accounting Management, Asset Management, and E-Learning Management. It is anticipated that the implementation of an ERP system in academic institutions will improve visibility, adaptability, and the capacity to strategize, plan, and operate more effectively. It is crucial to note, however, that many factors must be considered when implementing ERP system modules in academic institutions, including elevated costs, adequate resources, and stakeholder support.
Literature Review: Green Computing For Environmental Sustainability
Authors: Rohmah Mufidatur
Published: August 2024

This research aims to provide an overview of Green IT to improve performance and social responsibility towards the environment. As technology develops, it will have an impact on the natural resources environment. If we do not limit the use of this technology, it will have a significant impact on natural resources. Green Computing is the right step to reduce CO2 emissions effectively. The research method was carried out by conducting literature studies from several journals (national and international) and taking the essence of the research. The type of data in this research uses secondary data, where data is obtained through electronic databases such as Google Scholar, Garuda (Digital Reference Guard), Sinta and from websites with high credibility on the internet that are appropriate to the topic being studied. The research results prove that the application of green computing can streamline and save electrical energy usage, reduce negative impacts on the environment and can extend the life of IT products.
Analisis Kebijakan Pengelolaan Keuangan Sektor Publik dalam Mewujudkan Good Governance di Pemerintah Kota Gresik
Authors: Fajar Diva Noviant , Pradana Moch. Roffiqul , Azzurri Sandy
Published: August 2024

Gresik City is a city that is experiencing very rapid economic growth on the basis of the dynamics of capital circulation in the economic market and political mainstream. The process of implementing state power in carrying out the provision of public goods and services is part of good governance. In order for Good Governance to be successful, it requires commitment from all parties, namely the government and society. Therefore this study aims to determine the management of the public sector in realizing Good Government in the Gresik City area. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative. The data used in writing is qualitative data, namely data in the form of information or explanations from authorized parties such as decisions of the directors, a brief history of the company, organizational structure and description of their duties, and other data relevant to the object of writing. The results of the research show that the regional government of Gresik has implemented the principles of good governance, although not optimal. This can be seen from the existence of legal supremacy, the ease of accessing information, the efforts to provide good service to the community, and being accountable for all its performance.
Investigating the Impact of FDI, Foreign Aid, and Islamic Capital Markets on Carbon Emission in ASEAN: The Moderating Role of Regulatory Quality
Authors: Mubarak AS Muh Afdhal , Endraswati Hikmah
Published: August 2024

In the last few decades, member countries of ASEAN have experienced economic growth driven by increased FDI and FAID. However, the effect of this investment and foreign aid on carbon emissions in ASEAN countries is still not fully understood. This study examines the impact of FDI and FAID on carbon emissions in ASEAN countries, taking into account Regulatory Quality as a moderator. Panel data from 2011 to 2021 was collected using purposive sampling. The results show that FDI significantly and positively affects carbon emissions, while FAID does not show a significant effect. In contrast, the Islamic capital market shows a significant and negative impact on carbon emissions, demonstrating its potential to reduce emissions in ASEAN countries. Regulatory Quality moderates the relationship between FAID and carbon emissions in a positive way. This study recommends strengthening environmental regulations to mitigate the negative effects of FDI while promoting socially and environmentally responsible Islamic capital markets in ASEAN countries. Further research is needed to understand the factors influencing this relationship comprehensively.
Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of offering a chair-based yoga programme in addition to usual care in older adults with multiple long-term conditions: a pragmatic, parallel group, open label, randomised controlled trial
Authors: Tew Garry , Wiley Laura , Ward Lesley , Hugill-Jones Jess , Maturana Camila , Fairhurst Caroline , Bell Kerry , Bissell Laura , Booth Alison , Howsam Jenny , Mount Valerie , Rapley Tim , Ronaldson Sarah , Rose Fiona , Torgerson David , Yates David , Hewitt Catherine
Published: August 2024

Background People with multiple long-term conditions are more likely to have poorer health-related quality of life (HRQOL). Yoga has the potential to improve HRQOL. Gentle Years Yoga© (GYY) is a chair-based yoga programme for older adults. We investigated the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of the GYY programme in older adults with multiple long-term conditions. Methods In this pragmatic, multi-site, open, randomised controlled trial, we recruited adults aged ≥65 years with ≥2 long-term conditions from 15 primary care practices in England and Wales. Participants were randomly assigned to usual care control or a 12-week, group-based, GYY programme delivered face-to-face or online by qualified yoga teachers. The primary outcome was HRQOL (EQ-5D-5L) over 12 months. Secondary outcomes included anxiety, depression, falls, loneliness, healthcare resource use, and adverse events. Results Between October 2019 and October 2021, 454 participants were randomised between the intervention (n=240) and control (n=214) groups. Seven GYY courses were delivered face-to-face and 12 courses were delivered online. The mean number of classes attended among all intervention participants was nine (SD 4, median 10). In our intention-to-treat analysis (n=422), there was no statistically significant difference between trial groups in the primary outcome of HRQOL (adjusted difference in mean EQ-5D-5L = 0.020 [favouring intervention]; 95% CI -0.006 to 0.045, p=0.14). There were also no statistically significant differences in key secondary outcomes. No serious, related adverse events were reported. The incremental cost-effectiveness ratio was £4,546 per quality-adjusted life-year (QALY) and the intervention had a 79% probability of being cost-effective at a willingness-to-pay threshold of £20,000 per QALY. The intervention was acceptable to most participants and perceived as useful by some. Conclusions The offer of a 12-week chair-based yoga programme in addition to usual care did not improve HRQOL in older adults with multiple long-term conditions. However, the intervention was safe, acceptable, and probably cost-effective.
Transformative Nanosized Organic Coatings with Euphorbia Condylocarpa/Poplar Tree Bark/Zircon Silicate Hybrid System for Enhanced Industrial Resilience
Authors: Yılmaz Kübra , Şahin Fatma İrem , Acaralı Nil
Published: August 2024

This study focused on enhancing the properties of interior coatings by incorporating natural additives to minimize potential health impacts associated with traditional additives. Organic additives such as Euphorbia condylocarpa, poplar tree bark, and zircon silicate were employed by utilizing Design Expert for optimization. The optimized formulation demonstrated impressive attributes including the prevention of bacterial and mold growth, high corrosion resistance, effective coverage and adhesion, and resistance to dirt retention. The recommended optimum formulation, Euphorbia condylocarpa (1%), poplar tree bark (1%), and zircon silicate (1%) by using the 2FI model, exhibited an R2 value of 0.9838, indicating a remarkable predictability of the variability in the experimental data. This result emphasized the effectiveness of the proposed model in optimizing the properties of nanosized organic coatings for various industrial applications. Thermogravimetric and differential thermal analysis (TG-DTA) revealed that the additives contributed to the development of flame-retardant properties as the temperature increased and morphology of coating was obtained with optical microscope and scanning electron microscope (SEM). Specifically, Euphorbia condylocarpa exhibited antibacterial, flame-retardant, and hydrophobic properties. The study concluded that the incorporation of euphorbia plant, poplar tree bark, and zircon silicate substances positively impacted the performance of coatings offering a more health-conscious and technologically advanced alternative.
Food price and Inflation Adjustments in Nigeria: Evidence from Threshold Cointegration
Authors: Bello Usman , Sanusi Aliyu
Published: August 2024

This paper investigates two stages of transmission through which inflation stabilization policy affects headline inflation by estimating a threshold cointegration model.
The paper finds that asymmetric monetary shocks passing-through food prices exerts
inflationary pressure on consumer prices, and is characterized by deep asymmetric
movement, large degree of stickiness in adjusting downward, while exhibiting upward momentum in correcting food price fall. In addition, asymmetries were found
in consumer price adjustment as food price shock transmits substantial inflationary
pressure to consumer prices, while disinflationary effect originating from a fall in
food price is inconsequential. The coefficients of adjustment were found to be robust
in the sub-sample. This paper concludes that an unconventional monetary policy
intervention that aims at stabilizing headline inflation by means of stimulating food
supply could unavoidably inflate food prices more than it could deflate it especially
if the elasticity of domestic food output to money supply growth is less compared to
response of food price to money supply. Hence, caution must be taken on the size
differential of output response to the net rise in money supply and price adjustment
to the expansion in money supply.
Embodied Performances of Forensic Expertise
Authors:   , Dirven Paulina Emilia Anna Maria
Published: August 2024

Today, it is obvious that the services of scientists and medical practitioners are required to solve a crime. When you watch crime series on television, the presence of a CSI team and pathologist is self-evident, as is their position of authority and significant contribution to solving the crime in most cases. The formal integration of forensic expertise into the British criminal justice system is, however, barely a century old. How did this change occur? How did forensic experts carve out a position of authority and trust? In this thesis, I argue that to understand this change, historians should not limit their view to legal, technological, and institutional developments but also study the embodied performances of forensic experts, such as how they dressed and regulated their emotions. I study how forensic scientists, physicians, and pathologists performed as expert personae in the British criminal justice system over the period from 1920 to 1980, and specifically, what epistemic virtues they embodied to enact this. I follow the perspective of historians who study scholarly personae and argue that ideas about what it meant to be a forensic expert were not only shaped by the academic disciplines in which they worked but also by gender, class, and nationalist norms. Specifically, I show that in the period from 1920 to 1980, British forensic experts embodied the forensic virtues of impartiality, detachment, and objectivity through the fashioning of a masculine, bourgeois, heterosexual, stiff-upper-lipped persona. I emphasise the relevance of these embodied performances by outlining how they influenced the examinations of victims of sexual violence and the murder victims in the Ruxton Case.
THE USE OF FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE AND IMAGERY IN SONGS’ LYRICS
Authors: Tambunsaribu Gunawan , Sigalingging Bob Morison
Published: August 2024

In literary works, most authors express their feelings by using figurative language in their writing.  The languages used in literary works usually represent the explicit and implicit feelings and thoughts of their characters. Someone may use figurative language to create unique and aesthetic communication. This study aims to find out the use of figurative language and imagery found in the two songs from Bruno Mars’ album entitled "Talking to the Moon” and “It Will Rain”. This study uses a qualitative method with a descriptive approach. This research showed that figurative language and imagery found in Bruno Mars’ selected song lyrics represented the author’s feelings and expressions delivered indirectly. Based on research findings, the writer found some figurative language in Bruno Mars’ selected songs. The most figurative language used in the lyrics of Bruno Mars’ selected songs is “Hyperbole”. This is usually used to emphasize human expression. The writer used hyperbole to make the lyrics more interesting to the listeners. In conclusion, these two songs use many kinds of figurative language and imagery. In literature, a writer uses figurative language as a tool to express and emphasize the elements of feeling, emotion, and experiences of human beings. By using figurative language and imagery, the reader can understand and imagine the aim of the writer.
ANALYSIS TYPES OF DEIXIS IN THE SPEECH TAYLOR SWIFT AT NEW YORK UNIVERSITY 2022
Authors: Manalu Velin Jusbina , Sirait Lisbeth Juliana
Published: August 2024

This research aims to analyze the types of deixis in Taylor Swift's speech at New York University in 2022. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, this research highlights the use of deixis in the context of public speeches and how deixis plays a role in interpreting contextual meaning in conversation. Through deictic analysis based on Levinson's theory of deixis, this research identifies personal, place, time, social and discursive deixis in the speech. Data was obtained from the transcript of Taylor Swift's speech and analyzed to understand the contextual meaning conveyed. The research results show that deixis plays an important role in conveying rich meaning in discourse. By using secondary data and simple random sampling techniques, this research succeeded in identifying 30 deixis in the speech. The implications of this research are to provide a deeper understanding of the use of deixis in the context of public speech and provide a basis for further research in the field of pragmatics.
Multidisciplinary options for the correction of chronic nonspecific low back pain syndrome (literature review)
Authors: Sorokovikova T. V. , Menshikova T. V. , Morozov A. M. , Kryukova A. N.
Published: August 2024

Chronic back pain is the complaint with which patients most often seek medical help from general practitioners, neurologists, surgeons, traumatologists and other subspecialists. Pain in the lower back can be either nonspecific, i. e., have no specific nosologic cause, or be specific, i. e., have a certain pathophysiologic mechanism of occurrence due to both spinal and extra-spinal causes. This fact determines the importance of complex and multidisciplinary assessment of the characteristics of chronic low back pain syndrome.The aim of the present study was to investigate the possibility of realizing a multidisciplinary approach in the treatment of nonspecific low back pain syndrome.Results. Low back pain is pain that is localized between the twelfth pair of ribs and the gluteal folds. It is not always possible to determine the source of pain when it is nonspecific; moreover, there is no convincing evidence that clarification of localization will favorably affect the course and outcome of the disease. There are three main causes of nonspecific low back pain: myofascial syndrome; pathology of joints and ligamentous apparatus of the spine; and lumbar osteochondrosis, which is a natural process of degeneration of spinal structures and is observed to varying degrees in all people, increasing significantly with age. It is believed that the pain syndrome of the back region has a multifaceted pathophysiology, which is influenced by somatic pathology, psychological and social factors. This explains the need for an integrated multidisciplinary approach to a particular patient and the compilation of an individual program of treatment, rehabilitation and prevention of subsequent exacerbations. Multidisciplinary approach means complex coordinated parallel work of specialists aimed at solving the problem of chronic pain.Conclusion. Multidisciplinary approach to the treatment of patients with chronic nonspecific low back pain syndrome is more effective than monotherapy, because it takes into account individual features of clinical symptoms, allows to carry out treatment and rehabilitation according to an individual plan, including a set of interrelated measures aimed at improving the quality of life of the patient and his functional capabilities.