bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Users’ Concerns About Endometriosis on Social Media: Sentiment Analysis and Topic Modeling Study (Preprint)
Authors: Goel Rahul , Modhukur Vijayachitra , Täär Katrin , Salumets Andres , Sharma Rajesh , Peters Maire
Published: August 2023

BACKGROUND

Endometriosis is a debilitating and difficult-to-diagnose gynecological disease. Owing to limited information and awareness, women often rely on social media platforms as a support system to engage in discussions regarding their disease-related concerns.

OBJECTIVE

This study aimed to apply computational techniques to social media posts to identify discussion topics about endometriosis and to identify themes that require more attention from health care professionals and researchers. We also aimed to explore whether, amid the challenging nature of the disease, there are themes within the endometriosis community that gather posts with positive sentiments.

METHODS

We retrospectively extracted posts from the subreddits r/Endo and r/endometriosis from January 2011 to April 2022. We analyzed 45,693 Reddit posts using sentiment analysis and topic modeling–based methods in machine learning.

RESULTS

Since 2011, the number of posts and comments has increased steadily. The posts were categorized into 11 categories, and the highest number of posts were related to either asking for information (Question); sharing the experiences (Rant/Vent); or diagnosing and treating endometriosis, especially surgery (Surgery related). Sentiment analysis revealed that 92.09% (42,077/45,693) of posts were associated with negative sentiments, only 2.3% (1053/45,693) expressed positive feelings, and there were no categories with more positive than negative posts. Topic modeling revealed 27 major topics, and the most popular topics were Surgery, Questions/Advice, Diagnosis, and Pain. The Survey/Research topic, which brought together most research-related posts, was the last in terms of posts.

CONCLUSIONS

Our study shows that posts on social media platforms can provide insights into the concerns of women with endometriosis symptoms. The analysis of the posts confirmed that women with endometriosis have to face negative emotions and pain daily. The large number of posts related to asking questions shows that women do not receive sufficient information from physicians and need community support to cope with the disease. Health care professionals should pay more attention to the symptoms and diagnosis of endometriosis, discuss these topics with patients to reduce their dissatisfaction with doctors, and contribute more to the overall well-being of women with endometriosis. Researchers should also become more involved in social media and share new science-based knowledge regarding endometriosis.
The Study of Zhuism under the Background of Ancient and Modern
Authors: Li Xingxing
Published: August 2023

In the period of the Republic of China gradually entered, After the baptism of the May Fourth Movement, The collision of Chinese and Western ideas, Western research concepts are deeply rooted in the people, Zhuism is no exception, This paper discusses the study of Zhuism science under different tendencies influenced by Western thought, including the scientific, philosophical and political perspectives, the problems that need to be discussed include the definition of science and the discussion of the relationship between Zhuism science and science; The philosophical aspect is the focus, Including the study of Zhu Zi’s study from the perspective of western new realism, metaphysics and dialectics; The study of political perspective is inevitable in the special era background of the Republic of China.
Impact of Total Expenses & Labor on the Value of Wheat with a Special Reference to Sustainable Development Goals
Authors: Seikdar Shubhada M. , Lunge Dr. Harihar S.
Published: August 2023

Abstract: The framework for sustainable development consists of 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The SDGs comprise objectives, benchmarks, and measures for combating poverty, guaranteeing food security, pursuing sustainable agriculture, protecting the environment, encouraging peace, and other issues. One of the most important areas of the Indian economy is agriculture, which provides a living for over 70% of the country's population. In addition, there aren't many job opportunities in other sectors. As a result, it is necessary to study the agriculture sector from the standpoint of sustainable development and make some suggestions for its improvement. This paper develops a statistical regression model to estimate the value of wheat. The study's findings imply that the government should take the required actions to increase farmers' access to funding and raise the standard of the educational programs, training resources, and extension services that are available to them. In order to raise the price of wheat and ultimately their profit, farmers should also invest more money in premium seeds and fertilizers.
Propriedades psicométricas dos instrumentos de mensuração de agency: uma revisão sistemática
Authors: Gai Maria Julia  Pegoraro , Cruz Roberto Moraes , Viseu João Nuno Ribeiro , Sales Synara Sepúlveda , Nunes Cyntia
Published: August 2023

A capacidade de agência, relacionada à percepção de protagonismo na tomada de decisões sobre a própria vida, já apresenta um histórico de investigações a partir de estudos empíricos, mas ainda existem indefinições conceituais e de mensuração do fenômeno, em que são observadas simplificações e generalizações do construto. Tendo isso em vista, o objetivo desta revisão sistemática da literatura é analisar as propriedades psicométricas de instrumentos de mensuração da agência pessoal. Executou-se uma revisão sistemática de literatura com buscas em seis bases de dados brasileiras e internacionais de publicações até 2020. Dos 55 documentos analisados, identificaram-se 23 instrumentos com essa proposta. Observaram-se fragilidades no tocante à robustez das propriedades psicométricas apresentadas, já que a maior parte se limita à validade de estrutura interna. As validades convergente e divergente são pouco exploradas. Não foi identificado um instrumento de mensuração da agência com validade estatística para o contexto brasileiro, pois encontrou-se apenas um instrumento com validação semântica. O desenvolvimento de um instrumento adaptado para o contexto brasileiro é a principal recomendação para estudos futuros.
La yuca me enseñó a bailar
Authors: Botero Marulanda Daniela , Marie Ayarbe Heidi , Silva Zafirekudo Francy , Dokoe Gimaido Ginel
Published: August 2023

Una niña murui-muina del Amazonas aprende el baile traidcional zikii acompañando a su abuela en la cosecha y preparación de la yuca.
DISEÑO E IMPLEMENTACIÓN DE UNA RÚBRICA EVALUATIVA A PERSONAS CON CAPACIDADES DIVERSAS - DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AN EVALUATIVE RUBRIC TO PEOPLE WITH DIVERSE CAPACITIES
Authors: López Trujillo Ángel Andrés , Marín Giraldo María del Pilar , Escobar Escobar María Beatriz
Published: August 2023

Objetivo: desarrollar relaciones teóricas de evaluación, pedagogía e inclusión a través de la presentación del diseño de la rúbrica evalautiva con escala liker para objetividad del proceso evaluativo. Metodología: investigación acción-participación desarrollada así: 1) participación comunitaria, 2) indagación protagónica de la realidad, 3) determinación de necesidades, 4) relaciones teóricas y prácticas desde la evaluación, 5) diseño aplicación de la rúbrica evaluativa para los planes de acción formativos. Resultados: Se evidencian incrementos progresivos entre la evaluación inicial y la final en las tres temáticas abordas sobre hábitos saludables. Conclusión: se define claramente la evaluación como práctica pedagógica, social, ética y técnica, que genera conocimiento y promueve reflexiones en la manera de evaluar personas.
Modelos afines al seguimiento de procesos de interactividad virtual
Authors: Mercado Borja William Enrique
Published: August 2023

Objetivo: examinar la situación actual del seguimiento a procesos de interactividad en entornos virtuales y posibilitar la creación de nuevas miradas desde producciones académicas efectuadas en los últimos ocho años. Metodología: revisión documental y análisis a estudios culminados para identificar y describir hechos existentes y vacíos investigativos respecto a la temática, mediante una metodología cualitativa con diseño transversal. Hallazgos: el seguimiento a procesos de interactividad solamente es realizado desde factores técnicos que potencian el e-Marketing y la gestión educativa; también, muestran que la evaluación cualitativa e integral puede generar un impacto positivo y mejorar la calidad de procesos de interactividad en un escenario virtual. Conclusiones: repensar el seguimiento a procesos de interactividad virtual se convierte en un tema relevante, no solo por sus implicaciones, sino por los desafíos que impone la formación online.
La acogida en educación como principio esencial para el encuentro con el otro
Authors: Sánchez Rincón Natalia
Published: August 2023

Objetivo: comprender los sentidos que las docentes del Centro de Desarrollo Infantil Pelusa en Manizales otorgan a la acogida en educación como principio esencial para el encuentro con el Otro. Metodología: es una investigación cualitativa, de enfoque fenomenológico hermenéutico propuesto por Ricoeur y cuya técnica de análisis es el análisis semántico estructural de contenido de Greimas; se emplearon como técnicas la entrevista en profundidad, la observación participante y el grupo focal. Hallazgos: para las docentes no es necesario ser un experto para poder acoger a la alteridad; para relacionarse con el Otro es indispensable que exista un encuentro fundamentado en la acogida, el amor y la bondad, preceptos basados en el bien y de los cuales no podemos escapar los seres humanos. Conclusiones: la acogida hacia el Otro debe considerarse a partir de una perspectiva ética, desde la cual se es responsable con el Otro sin esperar una reciprocidad; el encuentro con el Otro es una responsabilidad que no puede ser evadida, ya que nadie puede responder en mi lugar. La respuesta a ese llamado brinda al yo un sentido de libertad.
Escuela, alteridad y retorno al cuerpo: una respuesta a las dinámicas dualistas de la modernidad
Authors: López Martínez Miguel Ángel
Published: August 2023

El presente artículo tiene por objetivos: disertar teóricamente sobre la implicación de la escuela en la vida de los sujetos y cómo su labor institucionalizadora se mantuvo gracias a las dinámicas de la modernidad; además, problematizar desde una perspectiva fenomenológica los discursos dualistas, que desde un tratamiento reduccionista del cuerpo, han mediado la gramática pedagógica; también, analizar algunas prácticas escolares consideradas icónicas que nacen de esta discursividad; por último, presentar una posibilidad pedagógica que se asuma desde la alteridad y desde el reconocimiento del sujeto encarnado. Metodológicamente, el trabajo está orientado por la revisión documental y la observación etnográfica, como técnicas propias en la reflexión de los acontecimientos pedagógicos. Como conclusiones, se presenta la relación propia, entre las concepciones del sujeto encarnado y de la alteridad, así como las posibilidades de una escuela abocada a reconstruir las prácticas y las percepciones sobre el cuerpo.
Malachi Edwin Vethamani, Rambutan Kisses. Kuala Lumpur: Maya Press, 2022. 116 pp. ISBN: 9789832737667
Authors: Chattaraj Dr Jhilam
Published: August 2023

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Resisting Culinary Nationalism: Dalit Counter-Cuisines in the Life Narratives of Urmila Pawar and Baby Kamble
Authors: James Chithira , Mathew Reju George
Published: August 2023

Culinary nationalism in India has given rise to a hegemony of vegetarianism, excluding numerous regional and ethnic cuisines in the process. A homogeneous culinary identity is attempted by othering specific communities like Christians and Muslims, lower caste Hindus, and tribal groups, disputing the legitimacy of their national belonging and, hence, their culinary traditions. The traditional gender roles of women in kitchen spaces, along with their higher vulnerability to food insecurity, make food a prominent motif in Dalit women’s writing. This paper analyses how Dalit culinary practices, as recounted in the life narratives of Urmila Pawar and Baby Kamble, contest and redefine culinary nationalism and subvert the notion of ritual pollution or purity. Pawar’s The Weave of My Life and Kamble’s The Prisons We Broke detail the everyday practices of Dalit women, particularly those concerning food, as resistance to ethno-religious nationalism. Using Michel de Certeau’s theorization of everyday life, the paper reads the everyday practices of Dalit women as tactics that resist the strategies of Hindu/cultural nationalism. By depicting a carnival of the silenced Dalit cuisines as counter-cuisines and documenting the recipes of the same, these literary works assert Dalit culinary identities and provide a site for contestation of right-wing culinary hegemony.
‘Lotus and the Dagger’: A Reading of Vedantic Nationalism of Sri Aurobindo
Authors: Chakraborty Nilanjan
Published: August 2023

Sri Aurobindo’s ideas of nationalism are eclectic, deriving their tradition from Hindu spiritualism, the vision of perfection in man as an entity, and intense esoteric realisation in the mystical philosophy of supramental consciousness of the being, as expounded in the Vedas and the Upanishads. Sri Aurobindo’s writings on political philosophy are a continuum, ranging from the utopian socialist ideas in Bande Mataram, a newspaper he edited to present the ideas of social, political, and judicial boycott to counter the British, to the writings of post-1910, when his life took a spiritual turn after years of spiritual realisations and yogic sadhana, where he mixes the power of the proletariat with the power of Vedantic mysticism. Sri Aurobindo’s ‘political vedantism’ is an attempt to restructure the political and social life of a colonised nation so that an indigenous idea of a nation can be constructed in concurrence with the Vedantic concept of society as a manifestation of a collective supremacy in man. Sri Aurobindo accepts spiritual determinism as the central principle of a nation, but at the same time, it is not a static concept to him but a constant movement of progressive self-evolution towards a perfection of the collective consciousness, manifested through the entity called the ‘nation’. This paper proposes to look at the ideas of spiritual nationalism of Sri Aurobindo and establish a dialogue with a nationalism that is neither socialist nor rightist.
The Changing Dynamics of Nationalism: A Reading of Select Fiction from Nepal
Authors: Sharma Meena
Published: August 2023

The monarchy, Nepali language, and Hinduism have been instrumental in the development of Nepali nationalism, and issues related to ethnicity, language, race, and region have been systematically ignored in the formation of the Nepali state. Likewise, the national literature of Nepal until the 1990s was dominated by writers from the Hindu upper caste who spoke primarily of and for the ruling class, often undermining the diversity of an otherwise heterogeneous nation. However, the political upheavals witnessed by Nepal in the 21st century have led to an upsurge of groups searching for ‘national identities’ on ethnic and regional grounds. This has also brought key changes to the literary landscape of Nepal, and contemporary writers have been increasingly drawn to the emerging new voices and identity movements aimed at questioning the prevalent notion of ‘inclusive nationalism’ with its central axis on the monarchical base and Parbatiya supremacy. Against the backdrop of a renewed debate on nationalism and the structure of the state in Nepal, this paper seeks to examine the changing dynamics of Nepali nationalism as encapsulated in contemporary fiction from Nepal. The paper examines the rising ethnocultural and regional nationalism in Nepal in two contemporary novels, Karnali Blues (2010) and The Wayward Daughter (2018), by two prominent Nepali writers, Buddhisagar Chapain and Shradha Ghale, respectively. Karnali Blues has been hailed as a pioneering work in introducing ‘new regionalism’ in the context of Nepali literature. It narrates the story of mid- and far-western Nepal and aptly captures the lives of groups belonging to the margins. Shradhe Ghale’s The Wayward Daughter focuses on a Janajati family and portrays a rich cross-section of Nepali society influenced by the lived realities of class and caste. The paper explores the diversity of life, region, and population in Nepal as depicted in both novels, thereby validating the necessity to understand Nepali nationalism in terms of region, class, religion, and ethnicity. This is also reflective of the changing narrative of Nepali nationalism.
Photo-thermo-electric hydrogel with interlocking photothermal layer and hydrogel for enhancement of thermopower generation
Authors: Shen Jingjie , Yang Chenhui , Ma Yanli , Cao Mengnan , Gao Zifa , Wang Shuo , Li Jian , Liu Shouxin , Chen Zhijun , Li Shujun
Published: August 2023

Photothermal devices and thermoelectric cells hold great promise for
energy generation but integration of the two remains a considerable
challenge in real-life power supply for sensors. Here, a novel
photo-thermo-electric hydrogel (PTEH-Interlocking) was constructed by
synthesis of a photothermal layer on a thermoelectric hydrogel with the
redox pair Fe(CN)63−/Fe(CN)64−. The smart design of using oxidation of
pyrogallic acid by Fe(CN)63− to construct the photothermal layer for
photo-to-heat conversion protected the redox couple of the
thermogalvanic ion pair from ultraviolet damage, as well as triggered
the formation of an interlocking structure at the interface of the
photothermal layer and the thermoelectric hydrogel. The as-prepared
PTEH-Interlocking have shown a high Seebeck coefficient and rapid heat
transfer, boosting the photo-thermo-electric conversion. As a
demonstration of a practical application, the PTEH-Interlocking cells is
successfully used as the energy supply for a mechanical sensor.
Numerical study of turbulence on drag coefficient determination for particle agglomerates
Authors: de Oliveira , Zanata Julio , Lopes Gabriela
Published: August 2023

Numerical simulations of the flow surrounding particle agglomerates were carried out using computational fluid dynamics to assess the ability of five RANS turbulence models to estimate the drag coefficient in particle agglomerates. Simulations were carried out in steady conditions for Reynolds numbers between 1 and 1500. Streamlines showed that symmetrical agglomerates present a velocity profile similar to the single sphere profile. Results showed that both Spalart-Allmaras and SST k-? turbulence models could represent the flow profile in the regions near and far from the walls of the agglomerates and the wake region in the rear of the agglomerates. The RNG k-? model showed poor quality in predicting the velocity profile and the drag coefficient. The drag coefficient obtained by simulations presented a trend better represented by the Tran-Cong model, also showing that deviations from the predictions decreased as the packing density of the agglomerate increased. The use of steady RANS simulations showed to be a feasible and efficient method to predict, with low computational cost, the drag coefficient in particle agglomerates. For the transition and turbulent flows, results presented good agreement, with deviations between -15% and 13%, while for lower Reynolds numbers, deviations varied between -25% and 5%.
Ensemble of top3 prediction with image pixel interval method using deep learning
Authors: Anorboev Abdulaziz , Musaev Javokhir , Anorboeva Sarvinoz , Hong Jeongkyu , Seo Yeong-Seok , Nguyen Thanh , Hwang Dosam
Published: August 2023

Computer vision (CV) has been successfully used in picture categorization applications in various fields, including medicine, production quality control, and transportation systems. CV models use an excessive number of photos to train potential models. Considering that image acquisition is typically expensive and time-consuming, in this study, we provide a multistep strategy to improve image categorization accuracy with less data. In the first stage, we constructed numerous datasets from a single dataset. Given that an image has pixels with values ranging from 0 to 255, the images were separated into pixel intervals based on the type of dataset. The pixel interval was split into two portions when the dataset was grayscale and five portions when it was composed of RGB images. Next, we trained the model using both the original and newly constructed datasets. Each image in the training process showed a non-identical prediction space, and we suggested using the topthree prediction probability ensemble technique. The top three predictions for the newly created images were combined with the corresponding probability for the original image. The results showed that learning patterns from each interval of pixels and ensembling the top three predictions significantly improve the performance and accuracy, and this strategy can be used with any model.
Computer-aided approach for the identification of lead molecules as the inhibitors of cholinesterase’s and monoamine oxidases: Novel target for the treatment of Alzheimer disease
Authors: Ejaz Syeda , Aziz Mubashir , Fayyaz Ammara , Wani Tanveer , Zargar Seema
Published: August 2023

Molecular docking is a promising and reliable technology for the purpose of discovering lead compounds via virtual screening. In addition to allowing for the testing of a large number of compounds, it also allows for the determination of how the selected compounds inhibit the targeted protein/receptor based on the scoring function and ranking. Because selective cholinesterase and monoamine oxidase inhibitors play a critical role in the treatment of Alzheimer disease, this research focuses on elucidating the mechanism of binding interactions of a few quinolone derivatives within the active sites of cholinesterase (acetyl-cholinesterase (AChE) and butyrylcholinesterase (BChE) and monoamine oxidase (MAO, monoamine oxidase A & B). As a result of these discoveries, it is possible that the newly identified inhibitors will be used as lead compounds in the development of novel enzyme inhibitors for the treatment of specific diseases, hence enabling the development of novel therapeutic approaches.
Penggunaan konjungsi pada rubrik opini surat kabar digital Kompas.com edisi Mei 2023 sebagai bahan ajar teks editorial di kelas XII: Studi analisis
Authors:   Pendidikan Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia, Universitas Singaperbangsa Karawang, Karawang, Fadliansyah I Made Alvin , Triyadi Slamet ,   Pendidikan Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia, Universitas Singaperbangsa Karawang, Karawang, Pratiwi Wienike Dinar ,   Pendidikan Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia, Universitas Singaperbangsa Karawang, Karawang
Published: August 2023

The purpose of this study is to find out the use of conjunctions in the opinion rubric in the May 2023 edition of the Kompas.com digital newspaper and to describe the use of conjunctions in the opinion rubric in the May 2023 edition of the Kompas.com digital newspaper which can be recommended as teaching material for editorial texts in class. XII SMA for the 2023/2024 academic year. This study uses a qualitative approach and descriptive method. The subject of this study was the opinion rubric of the May 2023 edition of the digital newspaper Kompas.com and the object of this study was the use of conjunctions in the opinion rubric of the May 2023 edition of the digital newspaper Kompas.com. Data collection techniques in this study were observation, documentation, and observation. note. Data analysis techniques in this study used three stages, namely data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. Based on the results of research on the use of conjunctions in the opinion column of the May 2023 edition of the digital newspaper Kompas.com, 239 sentences used 412 types of conjunctions, consisting of 244 data on the use of coordinating conjunctions and 168 data on the use of subordinating conjunctions. The results of research on using conjunctions in the opinion rubric in the May 2023 edition of the digital newspaper Kompas.com can be recommended as teaching material for editorial texts in class XII high school in the 2023/2024 academic year. Keywords: conjunctions, rubrics, opinions, digital newspapers, editorial text teaching materials
Pemanfaatan Media Lagu “Hindia: Membasuh” dalam Meningkatkan Keterampilan Menulis Puisi Kelas X di SMKN 1 Rawamerta
Authors:   Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia, Universitas Singaperbangsa Karawang, Syarafina Dellaviane , Sutri Sutri ,   Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia, Universitas Singaperbangsa Karawang, Nurhasanah Een ,   Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia, Universitas Singaperbangsa Karawang
Published: August 2023

This study aims to determine the effect of using the media song "Membasuh" by the Indies in improving the poetry writing skills of class X at SMKN 1 Rawamerta. The research method used in this study is a quantitative method with an experimental design involving two classes; experimental class and control class. This research was conducted at SMKN 1 Rawamerta by taking two classes as samples, namely class X TKJ 1 with a total of 36 students and X TO 2 with a total of 34 students. Researchers obtain data by conducting pre-test/pretest and final testposttest on both samples. Data collection begins withpretest, then do the treatment/treatment, and the last one didposttest. Data acquisition and analysis results show that there is a significant difference between the experimental class that uses song media and the control class that does conventional learning. These results can be proven in non-parametric testsMann-Whitney with Asymp results. sig. 0.00 < 0.05 which proves that there is a significant difference between the experimental class and the control class. The effectiveness of learning is proven by testingN-Gain Score on both samples. The calculation results prove that learning in the experimental class is more effective with an acquisition of 57.10% in the category of quite effective, compared to learning that is applied to the control class with an acquisition of 17.51% in the category of ineffective. Keywords: Utilization of Song, Song Media, Poetry Writing Skills
The effectiveness of combining the keyword mnemonic with retrieval practice on L2 vocabulary learning in Taiwanese EFL classes
Authors: Chiu Chia-Hui , Hawkins Chad F.
Published: August 2023

Previous research suggests that combining the keyword mnemonic and retrieval practice produces significant benefits for L2 vocabulary learning, but only for the receptive aspect. This study examines the effectiveness of combining the two methods for productive L2 vocabulary learning. Forty-two 8th-grade Taiwanese EFL learners participated in a four-week instructional treatment. They were divided into three groups with a similar spread of English vocabulary sizes. The learning materials consisted of 21 English words unknown to the participants and equally divided into three sets of equivalent difficulty. Three learning conditions (combined method, retrieval practice, and control) were rotated for each group so that each condition was applied to each set of words one time by one of the three groups. A productive vocabulary test was designed to measure the retention of the words at three different time points after the treatment. Repeated measures ANOVAs revealed that the combined method performed similarly to retrieval practice in the immediate and the one-week delayed posttests but significantly outperformed retrieval practice in the four-week delayed posttest. The predicted superiority of using the combined method over retrieval practice alone in the productive aspect of EFL vocabulary learning over the longer term was confirmed in the present study.
Students Engagement and Students Motivation as Predictors of Learning Satisfaction in a Synchronous Hybrid Learning Space among the TVET Students
Authors: Ling Ying-Leh , Chua Wen Wen
Published: August 2023

A synchronous hybrid learning space combines traditional on-site and online learning into a single learning experience to promote effective learning for both on-site and online students concurrently. It is a flexible, accessible, and engaging learning environment. There is a dearth of research on the factors that influence synchronous hybrid learner learning satisfaction as compared to traditional on-site or online learning environments. The relationship between student engagement, student motivation with student learning satisfaction in synchronous hybrid learning space was underexplored although these student learning competencies were noticeably strong predictors of student learning satisfaction in the full on-site or online settings. Hence, this study aimed to explore predictive learning competencies for student learning satisfaction in synchronous hybrid learning. A cross-sectional method was employed to collect quantitative data from 169 students of a Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institute located in Kuching, Sarawak at a given point in time. These respondents’ learning competencies and learning satisfaction in synchronous hybrid learning spaces were investigated. The research findings showed that student engagement (i.e., emotional, cognitive, and behavioural) and student motivation (i.e., intrinsic goal orientation, extrinsic goal orientation, and self-efficacy) which are found predictive in traditional on-site and online learning settings can be applied in synchronous hybrid learning space as well. The results of this study were intended to guide practices and policies related to the design and implementation of synchronous hybrid learning to add value and further substantiate the potential of this learning space.
Professionalism And Timeliness in Public Service Management at Class II Immigration Office of Agam
Authors: Bila Aziza , Assyahri Wahib
Published: August 2023

In Public sector management, public service has the main goal to realize good service by equity theory. At this time, equity theory is considered relevant because it can describe the relationship between customer perceptions of the distribution of human resources (employees). This employee’s perceptions was demanded that the employees must exhibit their capability which representation through professionalism and timeliness of employees. The novelty of this research is responsiveness as an intervening variable to increase public service. The ability of the employee to solve customer problems also to be customer assessment of service quality, especially in terms of responsiveness. In-depth, good service describe an employee’s timeliness in responding to customer needs, which one aspect to realize customer satisfaction. The objective of this research is to prove the implementation of professionalism and timeliness in increasing customer satisfaction through responsiveness as an intervening variable. This research used a quantitative method with a survey strategy. The research is located at the Class II Immigration office of Agam, West Sumatera. Data was collected using a valid and reliable questionnaire. Then, Data was analyzed using path analysis. The result of the research explains that there are influences of professionalism and timeliness as direct and indirect toward customer satisfaction.
Exploring the Benefits for First-Year University Students Joining Peer Groups: A case study of a South African University
Authors: Mntuyedwa Vuyokazi
Published: August 2023

Abstract

This study focused on the benefits for first-year university students who lived in the university residences at a South African University joining peer groups. A qualitative approach was adopted through a case study research design. Qualitative data were collected from first-year students in 2017 through three focus group interviews with females only, males only and mixed gender in two first-year residences at a selected South African university. The qualitative data were analysed using thematic analysis. The findings reveal the benefits for first-year students joining peer groups in the residences at the South African university, which include gaining a sense of belonging, receiving academic support, developing student leadership roles, and involving co-curricular activities. The study supports the need for implementing enchanted first-year student programs to assist first-year students in transitioning to higher education and decrease dropout rates.
Harnessing student agency for easier transition and success: The role of life coaching
Authors: Mogashana Disaapele , Basitere Moses , Ndeto Ivala Eunice
Published: August 2023

The use of life coaching as an intervention to support students in higher education has been explored in other contexts in the global north and evidence points to its possible benefits in improving student success and well-being. Although there is new emerging research on the use of life coaching in the South African higher education context, there is a lack of empirical evidence pointing to its benefits. We report some results from a longitudinal study that investigated the use of small group life coaching intervention to support students. The objective of the intervention was to harness first-year chemical engineering students’ agency by proactively equipping them with knowledge and skills that improve their studies and lives. Four years after the intervention, using Archer’s social realist concepts of structure and agency, we evaluated how the life coaching intervention influenced students’ agency during their studies. Data was gathered through one-on-one semi-structured interviews with ten students who had participated in the intervention during their first year and were currently in the fourth year of their studies. The results indicate that the life coaching intervention enabled students to mediate academic and non-academic constraints. Concerning academic constraints, the life coaching intervention helped students manage the transition from high school, including adjusting to a new workload, time management, learning to collaborate with their peers and dealing with experiences of failure. Concerning non-academic constraints, the life coaching intervention helped students clarify their goals, increased their self-awareness, deal with negative emotions, boosted their self-confidence, and become more resilient during the Covid-19 pandemic. We recommend more empirical research to be carried out in different contexts across higher education institutions in South Africa to explore further the possible role that life coaching may play in empowering students with life-long skills, reducing dropout rates and improving chances of success.
Challenges confronting students during COVID 19: insights from social workers at a University of Technology
Authors: Bhagwan Raisuyah
Published: August 2023

Abstract

 

University students were regarded as a vulnerable population, who endured greater levels of mental health problems and financial distress in addition to the academic challenges of transitioning to online learning methodologies during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hence, the tumultuous nature of the pandemic and consequent sheltering in place and other disruptions placed a huger burden on this vulnerable population. Using qualitative research methodologies, this study sought to explore the challenges faced by students, through the lens of social workers who were placed at a University of Technology during the pandemic.  Using purposive sampling techniques to recruit these practitioners the study further sought to enquire about what support measures were required to be in place, to enhance the well-being of students during the pandemic. Data was collected using semi-structured interviews and the analysis was guided by thematic analysis. The study found that students encountered an array of psychological problems, together with experiences of stigma, isolation whilst in quarantine which led the sample to call for the reconstruction of the university space into a more supportive one.
KARAKTERISTIK KANDUNGAN VOLUMETRIK AIR DAN KONDUKTIVITAS AIR PORI TANAH LAHAN PERTANIAN DAN BUKAN PERTANIAN DESA CIWARUGA LEMBANG BANDUNG BARAT
Authors: MOHAMMAD IMRAN HILMAN , AGUSTINE ELEONORA
Published: August 2023

Penelitian ini menjelaskan pola kandungan air pori (VWC), konduktivitas air pori dan konduktivitas larutan pori di lahan pertanian dan bukan pertanian pada desa Ciwaruga Bandung secara kualitatif. Penelitian dilakukan dengan teknik coring di daerah pertanian dan bukan pertanian dimana sampel tanah diambil sedalam 20 cm sebanyak enam titik untuk daerah pertanian dan 2 titik di daerah bukan pertanian. Titik contoh diukur setiap 5 cm menggunakan sensor 5TE Decagon untuk mendapatkan variasi nilai VWC, konduktivitas air pori dan konduktivitas larutan pori terhadap kedalaman. Hasil analisis lahan pertanian menunjukan variasi nilai VWC yang relatif bergerak dari tinggi ke rendah seiring pertambahan kedalaman diikuti dengan pola konduktivitas larutan pori yang berfluktuasi stabil dan mengikuti pola konduktivitas air pori. Sementara lahan bukan pertanian memiliki pola VWC yang berkebalikan dari pola pada lahan pertanian diiringi pola konduktivitas larutan pori yang lebih teratur dan tidak mengikuti pola konduktivitas air pori.
RANCANG BANGUN CLOUD CHAMBER BERBASIS PENDINGAN TERMOELEKTRIK
Authors: RIVELI NOWO , PRAWILADILAGA MUHAMMAD GALIH
Published: August 2023

Sistem cloud chamber menggunakan pendingin berbasis Termoelektrik telah dibangun. Penggunaan termoelektrik sebagai alternatif pendingin konvensional yaitu nitrogen cair dan es kering. Keunggulan termoelektrik adalah stabil dan tidak habis pakai, namun kemampuannya mencapai suhu rendah cloud chamber masih dibawah bahan pendingin lainnya. Eksperimen ini akan menguji konfigurasi dari Termoelektrik yang dapat menghasilkan jejak cloud sebagai pengamatan radiasi dalam cloud chamber. Dua Termoelektrik digunakan yaitu TEC1-12710 dan Termoelektrik TEC1-12706 secara terpisah maupaun tergabung. Selain itu diuji juga apakah penggunaan pelat logam sebagai alas chamber dapat meningkatkan kinerja. Jejak partikel dihasilkan dari sunber radiasi Am-241 dan Rd-226. Hasil yang diperoleh adalah hanya ketika kedua termoelektrik ditumpuk dan tanpa adanya pelat, dicapai temperatur paling rendah dan terbentuk jejak partikel.
Análisis sintáctico y semántico de construcciones denominativas
Authors: Sánchez Sánchez Aarón Pablo
Published: August 2023

Este artículo ofrece un análisis formal sintáctico y semántico a profundidad de las construcciones denominativas. Por un lado, dentro del marco de la Morfología Distribuida, presenta un enfoque neoconstructivista de la estructura sintáctica y eventiva de las construcciones denominativas, que las trata como un tipo de resultativas. Sin embargo, esto significa que un nombre propio que aparece como predicado secundario de estas construcciones tendría que ser interpretado como un estado. Por lo tanto, este artículo también da cuenta del uso predicativo de los nombres propios y trata su intrincada composicionalidad en las construcciones denominativas. Si bien se toma como punto de partida el análisis previo de Matushansky (2008), este artículo presenta datos del español que el anterior no puede explicar. Si bien esta autora considera que las construcciones denominativas involucran un complemento de cláusula mínima donde debe aparecer un nombre propio, y que por lo tanto están estricta e intrínsecamente ligadas al significado de los nombres propios, los verbos nominativos en español pueden comportarse de manera incompatible con estos supuestos: permiten que aparezca un objeto directo como complemento sin un nombre propio. En consecuencia, este artículo presenta un análisis que considera otras posibles expresiones sintácticas de su complemento, y que desvincula la semántica de los nombres propios de la de los verbos denominativos, al tiempo que realiza predicciones correctas sobre los verbos denominativos sin cláusula mínima.
Historiografía e identidad palestina en el siglo XX
Authors: Echeverry Tamayo Juan David
Published: August 2023

La ocupación de los territorios palestinos por parte de Israel es uno de los fenómenos de la política internacional más importantes del siglo XX; sin embargo, la gran cantidad de factores emocionales y mitos fundacionales a su alrededor han distorsionado los estudios sobre el conflicto. Es de vital importancia analizar las principales corrientes historiográficas responsables de construir la identidad palestina moderna con el fin de entender las diferentes etapas del conflicto y no caer en explicaciones simplistas acerca de las lealtades múltiples que caracterizan la identidad en Medio Oriente y, asimismo, comprender el origen y la transformación de las reclamaciones nacionales y territoriales del pueblo palestino.
Sobre los estudios sociocríticos en China: una cuestión terminológica
Authors: Álvarez Armada Daniel
Published: August 2023

La sociocrítica se ha convertido en los últimos años en un eje de análisis cultural en los estudios literarios. Sin embargo, en contraste con el crecimiento de esta perspectiva en otros contextos culturales, hay una notable ausencia de innovación en el entorno de los estudios literarios chinos. A pesar de la relevancia de las publicaciones de las décadas de 1980 y 1990, los estudios de la literatura china desde la perspectiva sociocrítica no han evolucionado. El presente artículo se centra en los principales problemas conceptuales y terminológicos que, al parecer, impiden que este enfoque sea utilizado y aceptado en China.
Waleed Saleh. 2022. Feminismo e islam: una ecuación imposible. Sevilla: El Paseo. 168 pp. ISBN 9788419188038
Authors: Gutiérrez de Terán Gómez-Benita Ignacio
Published: August 2023

Waleed Saleh. 2022. Feminismo e islam: una ecuación imposible. Sevilla: El Paseo. 168 pp. ISBN 9788419188038
Uso de soprador contínuo com fluxo vertical de ar no beneficiamento de sementes de erva-mate
Authors: Winhelmann Mara Cíntia , Vargas Leo Jaime de , Antoniolli Júlio , Sampaio Rodrigo , Brunes André Pich , Freitas Elisete Maria de , Fior Claudimar Sidnei
Published: August 2023

Ilex paraguariensis é propagada principalmente por sementes, porém os lotes apresentam alta porcentagem de sementes vazias e deterioradas, tornando-se importante investigar práticas de beneficiamento para aumentar a pureza e viabilidade inicial do lote. O objetivo do estudo foi avaliar o potencial do uso do soprador contínuo com fluxo de ar vertical no beneficiamento de sementes de erva-mate. Sementes de sete matrizes foram expostas a fluxos de ar vertical nas aberturas 0; 3,5; 4,5; 5,5; 6,5 e 7,5 cm, resultando em frações leves (aleta) e pesadas (base). Foram avaliados o percentual de sementes não íntegras (vazias + deterioradas), viáveis, não viáveis e peso de mil sementes (PMS) retidas na base e aleta do soprador. A porcentagem de sementes não íntegras retidas na base do soprador reduziu com o aumento da abertura do fluxo de ar, também houve redução da fração de sementes viáveis e para a porcentagem de sementes não viáveis não houve diferença. O PMS de todas as matrizes apresentou aumento significativo na fração contida na base à medida que aumentou a abertura. Conclui-se que o uso do soprador aumenta a qualidade física e fisiológica das sementes de erva-mate ao promover a remoção de sementes não íntegras (vazias + degradadas). As aberturas de 5,5 e 6,5 cm, com velocidade terminal média de 100 km h-1 são indicadas para o beneficiamento de sementes de erva-mate, considerando a viabilidade e o PMS obtidos neste estudo.
PENERAPAN PERMAINAN TRADISIONAL CONGKLAK DAN GALASIN DALAM MENGEMBANGKAN KEMAMPUAN KOMUNIKASI DAN INTERAKSI SOSIAL ANAK DI TK ALKHAIRAAT 1 PUSAT PALU
Authors: Srisuryani  , Kasmiati  , Ufiyah ramlah
Published: August 2023

Penelitian ini dilatar belakangi oleh penerapan permainan tradisional congklak dan galasin dalam mengembangkan kemampuan komunikasi dan interaksi sosial anak. Dalam penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian pendekatan kualitatif, teknik pengumpulan data didapatkan melalui observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi, teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah reduksi data, penyajian data, dan verifikasi data. Sedangkan keabsahan data akan diperkuat dengan malakukan teknik pemeriksaan. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa: Pertama, sebelum bermain Guru mengenalkan media dan alat-alat yang akan digunakan oleh peserta didik untuk bermain congklak dan galasin, guru mengumpulkan, menjelaskan, mengabsen serta menghitung jumlah anak, guru mengawasi dan mendampingi anak dalam bermain.Kedua, Faktor pendukung yaitu kemampuan guru dalam menerapkan permainan congklak dan galasin.Sedangkan faktor penghambatnya keterbatasan waktu yang membuat anak belum merasa puas dalam bermain congklak dan galasin.
Acute kidney injury is common in dogs with septic peritonitis and is associated with increased mortality
Authors: Snipes Mary M. , Schmiedt Chad W. , Lourenço Bianca N. , Grimes Janet A. , Wallace Mandy L. , Sutherland Brian J. , Brainard Benjamin M.
Published: August 2023

OBJECTIVE

To identify the frequency of and risk factors for acute kidney injury (AKI) in dogs undergoing abdominal surgery for septic peritonitis, and to evaluate outcome and kidney-related risk factors for survival to discharge in those dogs.

ANIMALS

77 dogs that underwent abdominal surgery for septic peritonitis.

METHODS

Medical records of dogs that underwent surgery for septic peritonitis from 2012 through 2022 were reviewed. Data regarding signalment, clinical and biochemical findings at presentation, blood creatinine concentration throughout hospitalization, surgery characteristics, postoperative monitoring, and outcome were collected. Dogs were classified based on occurrence of AKI and whether they presented with or developed AKI in-hospital. Perioperative risk factors were evaluated, and outcomes were compared with univariable logistic regression.

RESULTS

31 dogs (40.3%) had AKI diagnosed; 18/77 (23.4%) dogs presented with AKI, 11 (61.1%) of which had it postoperatively, and 13/77 (16.9%) dogs developed AKI postoperatively. Significant factors for presenting with AKI included increasing baseline respiratory rate (OR 2.5 for every 10 beats per minute higher), decreasing systolic blood pressure (OR 0.8 for every 10 mm Hg higher), and increasing body condition score (OR 2.2 for every score greater). No significant factors for developing AKI postoperatively were identified after multiple comparisons adjustment. Sixteen dogs (20.8%) did not survive to discharge; 12 (75.0%) had AKI and 4 (25.0%) did not. Dogs with AKI had decreased odds of survival to discharge (OR 0.2).

CLINICAL RELEVANCE

AKI was common in dogs with septic peritonitis and was a significant risk factor for survival to discharge. Clinical surveillance of AKI is critical in this population.
HUBUNGAN RESILIENSI DENGAN WELL-BEING MAHASISWA KEPERAWATAN FK UNUD SELAMA MASA PANDEMI COVID-19
Authors: Darmayanti Ni Kadek Sri , Damayanti S Made Rini , Juniartha I Gusti Ngurah
Published: August 2023

Nursing students are one of the groups of students who are found to be most vulnerable to mental health problems such as stress, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic. The stress experienced by students has a very bad impact on the well-being of the students themselves. To be able to achieve optimal well-being during their education, nursing students need resilience. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between resilience and well-being in nursing students, faculty of medicine, Udayana University during the Covid-19 pandemic. This study used a descriptive correlative method with a cross sectional design. The sample used in this study amounted to 194 respondents who were selected using a stratified random sampling technique. Next, the results showed that most of the respondents had a moderate level of resilience (74,7%) and moderate level of well-being (71,6%). Data analysis with the Spearman Rank correlation test showed the results of the p value = 0,000 (<0,05) and r = 0,616. These results meaning that there is a relationship between resilience and well-being with the strong and positive correlation. It means that the higher the level of resilience in this study, the higher the level of well-being. The conclusion of this study is that resilience can affect well-being in the study population.