bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Hemodialysis dose and long-term COVID-19 outcomes – a retrospective cohort study
Authors:   Institute of Nephrology of the National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine, Stepanova Natalia , Rysyev Andriy ,   Dialysis Medical Center LLC “Link-Medital”, Odesa, Ukraine, Snisar Lyudmyla ,   Dialysis Medical Center LLC “Nephrocenter”, Kyiv, Ukraine
Published: March 2024

Introduction and aim. Long-term outcomes of COVID-19 pose a global challenge, particularly impacting individuals with un derlying health conditions, including those who have undergone hemodialysis (HD). The study aimed to investigate the rela tionship between preexisting dialysis dose, measured by single pool Kt/V (spKt/V), and long-term outcomes of COVID-19 in patients undergoing HD. Material and methods. Demographic, clinical, and laboratory parameters following COVID-19 recovery, and long-term out comes, including the presence of COVID-19 sequelae, hospitalization, and all-cause mortality during a year after COVID-19 were retrospectively analyzed. Results. Out of the 195 patients included, there were 108 males (55.4%) and 87 females (44.6%), with a median age of 56 (44-63) years and a dialysis duration of 49 (31.3–85.2) months. Patients with spKt/V<1.4 had a significantly increased risk of long-term COVID-19 sequelae (HR 9.1, 95% CI: 3.4; 24.6), hospitalization (HR 7.6, 95% CI: 3.9; 14.6), and all-cause mortality (HR 8.5, 95% CI: 2.9; 25.8) within one year after COVID-19 recovery compared with those with spKt/V≥1.4. spKt/V cutoff point of ≤1.3 emerged as a significant risk factor for one-year hospitalization and mortality within our cohort. Conclusion. Suboptimal dialysis dose, as indicated by spKt/V < 1.4, is associated with adverse long-term COVID-19 outcomes in patients undergoing HD. Optimizing dialysis adequacy may mitigate these risks. Further research is needed to validate these f indings and explore interventions to improve outcomes in this vulnerable population.
Antibacterial, DNA photocleavage and molecular docking studies of newly prepared Schiff-based macrocyclic complexes
Authors:   Department of Chemistry, MMEC, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Haryana, India, Mishra Purti , Sethi Pooja ,   Department of Chemistry, MMEC, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Haryana, India, Ramasamy Selva Kumar ,   Department of Chemistry, MMEC, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Haryana, India, Saini Adesh K. ,   Department of Bio-Sciences and Technology, MMEC, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Haryana, India, Tuli Hardeep Singh ,   Department of Bio-Sciences and Technology, MMEC, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Haryana, India, Mittal Divya ,   Faculty of Agriculture, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Haryana, India, Trehan Aarti ,   Department of Chemistry, Arya Kanya Mahavidyalya, Shahabad Markanda, Haryana, India
Published: March 2024

Introduction and aim. At present, several microbial diseases are prominent and of concern worldwide. The intent of this study was to examine the antibacterial potential of newly synthesized tetradentate macrocyclic complexes against different bacte rial strains. The macrocyclic scaffold has gained attention as a biologically active class of supramolecular chemistry due to its unique properties and ability to target various microorganisms. Thus, the goal of the present study was to develop a series of biologically active transition metal-based macrocycles. Material and methods. All macrocyclic compounds were synthesized by a template method and validated by molar conductiv ity, elemental studies, and spectral and magnetic studies. Antibacterial activities of all metal complexes were evaluated against Escherichia coli (MTCC 739) and Staphylococcus aureus (MTCC 731) bacterial strains by taking ampicillin as a standard reference drug. DNA photocleavage potential was explored using agarose gel electrophoresis. Results. Results revealed the formation of novel macrocyclic complexes via tetra nitrogen bond trapping of metals. Copper complexes have strong potential against S. aureus bacteria as copper and nickel both show good DNA photocleavage potential. Conclusion. The findings endorse the biomedical relevance of these macrocyclic scaffolds, suggesting avenues for further exploration in targeted drug delivery and potential clinical applications. The proposed octahedral geometry for the complexes enhances our understanding of their structural aspects. This research contributes substantively to the field, laying the foundation for future investigations in advanced antimicrobial design and application.
Caring and therapeutic services – a patient’s opinion on experience and satisfaction with night nursing care
Authors:   Institute of Nursing and Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Rzeszów, Rzeszów, Poland, Fąfara Anna , Krakowiak-Burdzy Anna ,   Institute of Nursing and Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Rzeszów, Rzeszów, Poland
Published: March 2024

Introduction and aim. Night nursing care ensures well-being, peace, and security allowing a patient to enter into the deep sleep phase. This study aims to analyze the relationship between an assessment of caring and therapeutic services and the opinion of in-patients on their experience and satisfaction with night nursing care. Material and methods. A questionnaire developed by the authors and the Newcastle Satisfaction with Nursing Scale were used in this study. This study was conducted in the eastern region of Poland in the Podkarpackie province. The study included 585 patients. Results. Tasks analyzed resulting from care and therapeutic functions, in the patient’s opinion, had a significant impact on the overall assessment of nursing care. Meeting the expectations regarding night rest (experience of nursing care) and satisfaction showed the strongest correlation. Tasks resulting from therapeutic functions showed an average correlation with the exception of planned medical care. Conclusion. The level of implemented health services by nurses at night significantly influences the overall assessment of the quality management system in health care.
Simplified vs modified (reduced) ultrasound 6 joint score in assessing disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis patients
Authors:   Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt, Gabal Mervat Mamdouh Abo , Eldin Amina Badr ,   Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt, Elserwy Maha Ahmed ,   Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt, Mohammed Mostafa Adel ,   Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
Published: March 2024

Introduction and aim. With increasing ultrasound US assessment opportunities for tight rheumatoid arthritis (RA) management, more simplified accurate US-assessment is desired in clinical practice. Aim of the work is assessing modified vs simplified ultrasound 6-joint scores relevance in assessing rheumatoid arthritis disease activity. Material and methods. Fifty-five RA patients were subjected to detailed history, clinical, and musculoskeletal examination with disease activity assessment by clinical disease activity index, simple disease activity index and disease activity score in 28 joints. Com plete blood count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, C-reactive protein, rheumatoid factor, anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibodies were done. Patients underwent US examination (gray-scale and power Doppler) for wrist, 2nd and 3rd metacarpophalangeal and knee joints bilaterally. Synovitis composite score was added. Two US indices were constructed: simplified S6 and modified M6 joint scores. Results. Statistical significant positive correlations were high between S6/M6 score parameters (total, grey-scale (GS), power doppler (PD), Composite) and disease activity markers. Both M6 and S6 scores differentiated mild-moderate and moderate-severe disease activity patients. However, only S6 score differentiated remission from mild disease activity patients. Conclusion. Ultrasound 6-joint scores (especially simplified S6) were rapid, easy and sensitive ultrasound tools assessing rheu matoid arthritis disease activity in clinical practice.
EXAMINING INTERNATIONAL AND INTERCULTURAL ISSUES IN PALESTINIAN ENGLISH TEACHING TEXTBOOKS
Authors: Faraj Jehad , Bellot Andrea Roxana , Frumuselu Anca Daniela
Published: March 2024

This study examines international and intercultural issues in the English for Palestine textbook series, specifically evaluating intercultural comparisons, mutual representations, and relations in terms of their effectiveness in enhancing students’ cross-cultural communication skills. The examination of the textbooks employed a qualitative methodology, enriched by the inclusion of quantitative components. The findings show that the textbooks under investigation comprise an insufficient and inadequate amount of international and intercultural issues, consisting of celebratory topics of surface culture with very little attention paid to conflictive aspects of deep culture. This study is a reminder of the importance of appropriate intercultural components in developing students’ critical thinking skills and minimizing intercultural misunderstandings. Hence, it aims to sensitize stakeholders and teachers to the potential losses associated with poor representations of international and intercultural issues in English teaching textbooks. Consequently, it urges them to take action by either amending the textbooks or using supplementary material to compensate for the identified lapses.
THE PROFILE OF INDONESIAN EFL TEACHERS’ READING ENGAGEMENT VIEWED FROM BEHAVIORAL, AFFECTIVE, COGNITIVE, AND SOCIAL DIMENSIONS
Authors: Muniroh Siti , Karmina Sari , Widiati Utami , Nurlaila  , Silfia Dian Indah
Published: March 2024

This study describes Indonesian secondary school EFL teachers’ and students’ profiles of reading engagement, which comprises behavioral, affective, cognitive, and social dimensions. The researchers employed a survey design involving 70 teachers and 828 students of secondary schools in 50 regions in Java, Sumatra, and the Borneo Islands. The instrument used was a teacher questionnaire and a student questionnaire which contained 16 close-ended questions and 7 open-ended questions. The data from close-ended responses were tabulated and presented in percentages, while the data from open-ended responses were analyzed based on themes, then shown in excerpts. The key findings reveal that four dimensions of reading engagement have been implemented by EFL teachers. Both students and teachers show positive reading behavior and attitude toward reading materials and activities. These findings map the reading engagement practiced in EFL classes in secondary schools in Indonesia, which add knowledge about RE strategies improving EFL teachers’ strategies to engage students in reading English texts, which is expected to enhance students’ English reading comprehension and literacy.
Amasya Yazma Eser Kütüphanesi 1816/2 Nu.da Kayıtlı Eser -Şerhü Ayeti'l-Kürsî-
Authors: Baltacı Burhan
Published: March 2024

Kur'ân'ın bir tek ayetini veya bir ayet grubunu tefsir eden müstakil eserler olan el yazması ayet tefsirlerinin çoğunluğu yazma eser kütüphanelerinde bulunmaktadır. Bunların araştırılması ve ortaya çıkarılması tefsir tarihi açısından önem arz etmektedir. Çoğunlukla Osmanlı dönemine ait olan bu tür eserler kütüphanelerimizde bağımsız birer kitap olarak bulunduğu gibi, çoğunlukla da kitapları oluşturan risaleler şeklinde de yer almaktadır.
Bu çalışmamızda yazma eser araştırmalarına bir katkı olması babında, Amasya Yazma Eserler Kütüphanesi 1816/2 numarada kayıtlı 76b-82a varaklar arasında bulunan ayet tefsiri incelenmiştir. “Şerhü Ayeti'l-Kürsî” şeklinde isimlendirilen bu eser el-Bakara suresi 255. ayetin tefsiri olarak yazılmıştır. Müellifi belli olan eserler olduğu gibi müellifi belli olmayanlar da bulunmaktadır. Elimizdeki bu eserin de müellif ve müstensihi belli değildir.
Çalışmamızda öncelikli olarak adı geçen yazma eserin katalog verilerinde yer alan bilgileri paylaşılmıştır. Ardından eserin yapısal özelliklerine yer verilmiştir. Devam eden satırlarda içerik itibariyle incelenen eserin kaynak olarak kullandığı müfessirler ile erken dönem kaynakları olan Hz. Peygamber, sahabe ve tabiinden atıf yaptığı önemli şahsiyetlerle kaynak olarak kullandığı müfessirler tespit edilmiştir. Sonuç bölümünde ise eserin klasik tefsir usulü bağlamında tefsir metodu ve kendine mahsus özellikleri tespit edilmeye çalışılmıştır.
İncelememize konu olan Amasya Yazma Eser Kütüphanesi 1816/2 numarada kayıtlı eser kültürümüzde “Ayete’l-kürsi” olarak isimlendirilen el-Bakara suresi 255.ayetin tefsiridir. Katalog verilerinde 05 Ba 1816/2 numarada kayıtlı bu eserin ismi katalogda “Şerhü Ayeti'l-Kürsî” şeklindedir. Amasya Yazma Eser Kütüphanesi 1816/2 demirbaş numarada kayıtlı eserin 76b-82a varaklar arasındaki ikinci risalesidir. Eser 215x155-155x65 mm ölçülerinde ve 21 satırdır. Amasya Beyazıt İl Halk Kütüphanesi koleksiyonunda kayıtlı eserin yazı türü talik kırması, kâğıt tür birleşik harf filigranlıdır. Siyah meşin cilt içindedir. Keşideler siyah mürekkepledir. İstinsah tarihi katalogda 1180/1765 olarak yer almaktadır. Dili Arapça olan bu eserin yazarı ve müstensihi belli değildir.
The Color of Fear
Authors: Olivier Marc , Ashman Michael
Published: March 2024

"The Color of Fear" connects the use of green tint in silent-era cinema to the use of green-tinted night vision in found footage horror. The essay includes color bar analysis with linked video timelines and summed frames to better understand the impact of green on the subgenre.
The Literary Prose of Ernest Koliqi
Authors: Lukaj Ariana
Published: March 2024

This paper analyzes and interprets the prose of Ernest Koliqi including his short story collections Hija e maleve (“The Shadow of the Mountains”, 1929), published in Zadar; Pasqyrat e Narçizit (“The Mirrors of Narcissus”, 1934), published in Bari and Rome; Tregtar flamujsh (“Flag Merchant”, 1935), published in Tirana; and the novel Shija e bukës së mbrume (“The Taste of Leavened Bread”, 1960), published in Rome. Pasqyrat e Narçizit/“The Mirrors of Narcissus” (1934) is written in a style between poetry and prose. In Hija e maleve/“The Shadow of the Mountains” (1929), the author remains truthful about Albanian traditions. The theme of this collection portrays the main elements of the Albanian way of living and their mentality. The central aspect of Koliqi’s works deals with the drama of the homeland, the struggles of the Albanian intellectuals in general and those of Shkodër in particular. Most stories present cohabitation with mythological creatures; however, there is also Tregtar flamujsh/“Flag Merchant” (1935) which shows modern symbolism with an element of psychoanalysis. In Shija e bukës së mbrume/“The Taste of Leavened Bread” (1960) Koliqi writes about life, the struggles, and the atmosphere of Albanian life. This novel is filled with patriotic, social, and moral values of the Albanian people, even though the main character of the story lives in Albania and abroad. Ernest Koliqi’s characters are typical Albanian people, and the spirit of his works is also of the typical Albanian spirit.
Trust and the Process of Healing: Tracing the Pattern of Overcoming Rape Trauma in the Novel Endurer-A Rape Story by Kapil Raj
Authors: S Jove Jerina , Chithra G. K.
Published: March 2024

This paper studies the portrayal of a rape survivor and her ways of overcoming rape trauma in Kapil Raj's novel ‘Endurer-A Rape Story’. It traces the protagonist’s pattern of overcoming rape trauma by looking through the glass of Judith Herman’s Trauma and Recovery. It is found that the bystanders need to believe the rape survivors in order to help them to overcome the trauma and to lead a normal life. The research proves that even though the survivors are not able to change their past, they have the power to change their future. In the process of overcoming the trauma, the survivors need support from their beloved ones and the society. The researcher has applied concepts from Judith Herman's acclaimed book 'Trauma and Recovery' to support the argument. It is revealed in this novel Endurer - A Rape Story that the heroine, Palak, chooses to overcome her trauma and move on with her life after being trusted. An attempt is made to demonstrate that the trust of loved ones and society can significantly impact the process of overcoming the trauma experienced by the rape survivors.
Indonesian Language Derivational Bound Morpheme /-em-/
Authors: Sukri Muhammad , Arifuddin Arifuddin , Baharuddin Baharuddin , Apgriyanto Kurniawan , Wardana Lalu Ali
Published: March 2024

The central issue of linguistic studies in the field of morphology is word formation through the mechanisms of affixation, reduplication and composition. This article tries to examine the behavior of the Indonesian language (hereafter IL) bound morpheme /-em-/ which has derivational and inflectional functions. The significant role of /-em-/ is seen as being able to add to the treasures of the IL lexicon while making it easier for students to learn IL, especially junior high school students (hereafter JHS). The secondary data were derived from documents, journals and books. Data were analyzed with content analysis by reading and reviewing the documents. It shows that the IL bound morpheme /-em-/ has a derivational function in word formation as well as an effort to enrich the lexicon of the Kamus Besar Bahasa Indonesia ‘Great Dictionary of the Indonesian Language’ (hereafter GDIL) and it contributes to morphological studies in facilitating students of JHS to learn IL more easily and achieve better achievement.
Queen Rania’s English Speech as a Practical Argument on Educating Women
Authors: Younus Lina L. , Abed Nawal M.
Published: March 2024

The recent study throws light on Queen Rania’s Speech, which emphasizes the value of education for the Middle Eastern girls. The current study seeks to identify the Queen’s rhetorical strategies in order to address the research question; “why is Queen Rania’s speech reasonable, justified, and persuasive?” To answer this question the researchers examine the speech’s discourse using Toulmin’s (2003) model of argument which comprises six layouts: ground, claim, qualifier, warrant, backing, and Rebuttal. It is discovered that Queen Rania employs Toulmin’s model although with slight modification in the order of these layouts. She intends for her speech to be a massive appeal to the entire globe to raise their voices and help the unfortunate girls get better life. Her speech is composed of introduction part that sets time and place, four justified claims within the same theme beginning with showing the importance of education for girls, moving on to mention a number of sample stories of poor girls around the world and how they become successful when given the opportunity to be educated, and finally inviting the entire world to prioritize the education of girls.
Synecdoche and Metonymy in E. M. Forster’s A Passage to India
Authors: Hammouri Raid. N. Al , Rababa Luqman M.
Published: March 2024

Edward Morgan Forster in his masterpiece novel A Passage to India creatively uses synecdoche and metonymy to help him tell his story and develop its themes and characters. In this article, analyzing specific instances of synecdoche and metonymy in the text helps the reader to understand their profound impact and great effect. The article briefly introduces synecdoche and metonymy as literary methods, highlighting their characteristics and use in narratives. Specifically, it examines synecdoche and metonymy in A Passage to India, as devices to analyze many passages and places. The article examines how synecdoche and metonymy convey complex ideas, create vivid imagery, and explain many themes via textual analysis. The article also explores how Forster’s synecdoche and metonymy reflect colonial tensions and power relations in the novel’s sociocultural and historical context. The effects of synecdoche and metonymy on the reader in depth are studied. Forster’s narrative techniques enhance “A Passage to India’s Tale as a research subject. The novel shows various tactics and strategies to demonstrate Forster’s literary competence and complexity.
Exploring Cultural Losses in the Tourism Website Translation: A Case Study of Trip.com
Authors: Chen Shiyue , Mansor Nor Shahila , Zhou Tianli , Lin Yan
Published: March 2024

The relentless growth of the tourism sector is fostering an increasingly pronounced demand for the translation of tourism websites. Nevertheless, the translation quality of tourism websites has garnered criticism attributed to inaccuracies in translating cultural references, leading to potential cultural losses in conveying cultural references. Despite the growing demand for accurate translation, a lack of research exists to address cultural losses and in the translation of Chinese cultural references into English. This study investigates the categories of cultural losses in the cultural references’ translation on tourism websites; specifically, Trip.com was selected as the case. Moreover, this study examines how the overall translation method, at a macro-level, is influenced by the specific translation strategies identified at a micro-level and how this, in turn, impacts cultural nuances and potential losses. The current study adopted a qualitative approach and unveiled five distinct categories of cultural losses encompassing historical background, rhetorical devices, local customs, religion, and aesthetic images. The findings revealed that foreignization emerged as the prevailing macro-level translation method, significantly influencing the incurred cultural losses within the context of cultural references. This study’s findings emphasized the necessity of addressing cultural losses in cultural references’ translation on tourism websites. The identified cultural losses and the dominance of foreignization highlight the imperative for nuanced translation strategies. This study shed light on the equilibrium between cultural preservation and effective communication. By striking this equilibrium, the tourism industry can effectively accomplish its objective of nurturing profound cross-cultural interactions that resonate with a diverse global audience.
Morphological Aspects of a Translation Text Among Students
Authors: Ibrahim Mohammed Ali Elsiddig
Published: March 2024

The study focuses on the morphological problems that Saudi students face when translating. The researcher employed a descriptive-analytical strategy to uncover morphological problems. The information on the research problem was obtained from a group of thirty undergraduate students from Al Baha University's College of Arts in Beljurshi, who were mostly boys enrolled in the students' second year of 2019, majoring in English and using written Arabic text. Following the data analysis, morphological flaws were revealed. According to the data, the inflectional morpheme obtained a score of 144 errors with an error rate of 88 percent, while the derivation morpheme received a score of 19 errors with a 19 rate. The study determines that the existence of errors in the inflectional morpheme is greater than errors in the derivation morpheme; the mistakes were brought about by an inability to grasp the contrasts between the languages of English and Arabic, as well as a scarcity of fluency in the language. The researcher suggests that the instructor provide more explanations on how to use inflection and derivation morphemes, as well as add comparative analysis periods to the translation field, to help students learn and practice morphology.
Cultural Imagery of Tolaki Mekongga Community of Kolaka in Mowindahako Ritual
Authors: Takwa  , Arafah Burhanuddin , Hasyim Muhammad , Akhmar Andi Muhammad
Published: March 2024

This paper aims to discover and describe cultural imagery in mowindahako ritual utterances (custom settlement) in the Tolaki Mekongga community of Southeast Sulawesi. The approach used in this study was a qualitative approach, where the data and data sources were in the form of oral data spoken by traditional interpreters/traditional figures in traditional processions. The techniques used were observation, recording, notes, interviews and documentation techniques. Meanwhile, the theory used was the Cultural Linguistics theory. This theory examines the comparative relationship between language structure and societal culture. The results of this study indicated that in mowindahako ritual, various cultural imageries were found, namely: (1) imageries of beauty, (2) imageries of unity and togetherness, (3) imageries of respect/politeness, (4) imageries of deliberation, and (5) imageries of loyalty and obedience.
Psychological Disposition in the Select Novels of Zadie Smith
Authors: V Kowsalya , J Thenmozhi
Published: March 2024

Psychology and Philosophy are intertwined. Psychology deals with belief and feelings, which cannot be separated. Considering psychology, many writers adapted the idea of Sigmund Freud who explained about conscious and unconscious mind. The combination of Id, ego and super ego were accepted and this was blended in literature to describe various characters in their writings. Female and male writers tried to bring out various aspects of mind, emotions and feelings in their works. They tried to analyze the characters in depth and bring out the psychological aspects, which affects them. Various female writers in British Literature such as George Eliot, Agatha Christie, Charlotte Bronte, Emily Bronte were all brought out in their works the inner struggle and turmoil of their characters especially female characters. Zadie Smith, a contemporary writer, born to a Jamaican mother and an English father, has joined the list. She is a novelist and an essayist. Her debut novel ‘White Teeth’ won James Tait Black Memorial Prize and Betty Trask Award. She writes about the social controversies and her treatment of race and culture is well known. Zadie satirically shows the psychological struggle, suppression and oppression of the characters and multicultural aspects. She even depicts the inner turmoil of each character in her work. In all her novels, the reader can find many themes especially, cultural discrepancies, which has been rooted in their blood with an attitude, which is blended in their society.
A Contrastive Study of Gratitude Speech Act: A Case Study of Algerian and Jordanian Arabic
Authors: Benaicha Roumayssaa , Al-Shara’h Nayel
Published: March 2024

This study aims to investigate how Jordanian and Algerian Arabic speakers express gratitude and compare the differences and similarities in the gratitude speech act between the two varieties of Arabic. The study also aims to determine if there are variations in the strategies used by the participants based on their social status (equal, high, and low) and gender (male and female). The study involved 80 participants from two different universities in Algeria and Jordan, and the data was collected using Oral Discourse Completion Task. Cheng's (2005) framework was used to classify the strategies for expressing gratitude. The findings suggest that thanking and religious formulas are the most used strategies for expressing gratitude. Additionally, Jordanian females express more gratitude than Jordanian males, while Algerian females use more thanking than Algerian males. Furthermore, participants of equal status tend to express more thanking and joking, while those of low to high status tend to use more titles.
Saudi Students’ Note Taking Strategies: Perceptions and Difficulties
Authors: Alasmari Nasser
Published: March 2024

The English language classrooms especially at the university level are based on the lecturing instruction method. This traditional method is commonly used despite its drawbacks. In order to avoid these drawbacks, learners develop certain techniques and strategies such as note taking. In fact, this strategy is defined as the act of recording newly exposed piece of knowledge or information in short notes to recall later. Despite the importance of note taking as an indispensable skill that university students should develop and master, the literature on the topic is still scarce especially in the Middle East which urges the need to conduct the current research whose main aim is to elicit the higher education students’ attitudes towards the implementation of this skill in their learning process. In fact, 93 male students currently studying at the University of Jeddah as English language students participated in the current work through the use of a semi structured interview and the submission of their note taking drafts. Results indicated that these participants misperceive what note taking really means and thus do not know and use much of the micro skills of this strategy. The educational partakers should reconsider note taking in lectures and instruct learners to use it in an effective way as this would help them promote their learning especially in the case of second/ foreign language learning.
Care-Based Pedagogy in the Saudi EFL Context: Possibilities and Challenges
Authors: Azi Yaseen
Published: March 2024

The present study investigates the implementation of care-based pedagogy within the Saudi Arabian context of English as a second language of instruction. This study aims to examine the effects of cultivating caring connections, providing individualized support, and creating an inclusive learning environment on the language learning experience, in response to the increasing focus on student-centered approaches. By reviewing previous research on care-based pedagogy in EFL context, the findings of this study underscore the need to foster positive interpersonal connections, recognize and value cultural differences, and attend to the comprehensive growth of students. This study makes a valuable contribution to the current body of literature on pedagogical practices in Saudi Arabia. It offers valuable insights into the possible advantages and obstacles associated with the implementation of care-based approaches in English language instruction within the Saudi context. The purpose of these insights is to provide information to educators, policymakers, and curriculum creators who are interested in improving the quality of English language instruction and fostering a supportive learning environment in classrooms in Saudi Arabia.
Perceptions of Novice and Experienced Instructors of Translation at Selected Saudi Universities Toward Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge for Teaching Professional Development
Authors: Alian Eman Mahmoud Ibrahim , Alhaj Ali Albashir Mohammed
Published: March 2024

Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) is considered one of the most significant models for presenting teachers’ capabilities and proficiencies in effectively using technology to teach. This study was conducted to explore the perceptions of both novice and experienced instructors of translation from selected Saudi universities toward the use of technological pedagogical content knowledge in teaching professional development. To achieve the three objectives of the study, the two authors employed the descriptive survey method because of its suitability. For gathering data, a 20-item questionnaire was distributed to a purposive sample containing 100 novice and experienced male and female instructors of translation who were randomly selected from some several universities in Saudi Arabia during the first semester of 2023. The findings of this study revealed very many that of the selected translation instructors had positive attitudes toward the use of technological applications for teaching English as a foreign language (EFL). Moreover, many of the selected translation instructors showed that they had an average level of knowledge regarding TPACK. The findings also revealed that the selected instructors’ perceptions toward TPACK were considerable. Furthermore, the results of the study also proved that educational background in digital technologies plays a significant role in the professional development of novice and experienced translation instructors at Saudi universities. The implications of the study’s results were discussed, and recommendations were suggested for providing all universities in Saudi Arabia with educational software, e-learning platform, teaching software and novice and experienced instructors of translation with new digital skills session, cybersecurity workshop and innovative digital skills training.
A Pragmatic Study of the “Supplication of Complainers” by Imam Ali Al-Sajjad
Authors: Ghazi Baraa K. , Jawad Firas A.
Published: March 2024

The present study is an attempt to analyse Imam Ali Al-Sajjad’s “Supplication of Complainers” pragmatically. This concept is selected to be studied due to its importance in daily life and there are few researches about it, as far as the researcher knows. The present study mainly aims to answer the following question: What are the types of main speech acts, speech act strategies and auxiliary speech acts and their frequency in the Supplication of Complainers. It is hypothesized that: the most commonly main speech act is representative. Representative speech act strategy of complaining is mostly used Explanation is the most dominant auxiliary speech act. Quantitative analysis is used (using frequencies and percentages) as well as  qualitative (using Searle’s 1969 classification of speech acts and van Dijk’s 1977 classification of auxiliary speech acts) analysis of the data. After analysing the data, it has been concluded that the above hypotheses are verified.
PENGEMBANGAN INSTRUMEN PENILAIAN KINERJA PADA PRAKTIKUM IDENTIFIKASI SIFAT KIMIA KARBOHIDRAT DALAM BUAH-BUAHAN
Authors: Nourma Azizah Widya , Siswaningsih Wiwi , Nahadi Nahadi
Published: March 2024

Penelitian “Pengembangan Instrumen Penilaian Kinerja pada Praktikum Identifikasi Sifat KimiaKarbohidrat dalam Buah-Buahan” bertujuan untuk menghasilkan instrumen yang berkualitasdilihat dari segi validitas dan reliabilitas. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalahmetode pengembangan dan validasi yang diujicobakan ke 10 siswa kelas XII MIPA di salah satusekolah di Kabupaten Jember. Instrumen penilaian kinerja yang dikembangkan terdiri dari 6indikator dan 14 aspek kinerja dan rubrik. Indikator keterampilan pada praktikum identifikasisifat kimia karbohidrat meliputi merancang, mempersiapkan, melakukan, menganalisis data,menjaga kebersihan dan menyimpulkan hasil percobaan. Berdasarkan hasil penelitianmenunjukkan bahwa instrumen penilaian kinerja yang dikembangkan memiliki kualitas yangsangat baik, sehingga memenuhi kriteria valid dan memiliki nilai cronbach alpha dengan kategoribaik sehingga memenuhi dinyatakan reliabel.
IDENTIFIKASI DAN PERBAIKAN KESULITAN BELAJAR SISWA DALAM MEMAHAMI SENYAWA HIDROKARBON
Authors: Susanti Santi , Aisyah Siti , Nuraini Vidia Afina , Kadarohman Asep
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan mengidentifikasi kesulitan belajar siswa dalam memahami senyawa hidrokarbon dan upaya guru untuk meningkatkan pemahaman siswa dalam memahami konsep konsep sulit tsb. Penelitian menggunakan metode eksperimen dengan desain penelitian tindakan kelas sebanyak tiga siklus. Pembelajaran menggunakan model pembelajaran kooperatif make a match dengan kartu sebagai media pada saat tes berlangsung. Sampel penelitian terdiri atas 38 siswa kelas XI salah satu SMA Negeri di Garut. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan tes uji kompetensi penguasaan konsep melalui soal esai, serta wawancara dan angket untuk mengetahui hubungan kesulitan belajar dengan motivasi belajar. Data hasil tes diolah dalam bentuk persentase untuk mengetahui jumlah siswa yang nilainya memenuhi Kriteria Ketuntasan Minimal (KKM). Data hasil angket diolah dalam bentuk persentase untuk mengetahui tingkat motivasi siswa. Ditemukan, pada siklus satu materi alkana 45% siswa mencapai nilai ketuntasan belajar dengan nilai KKM 70, siklus dua materi alkena, 75% dan siklus tiga materi alkuna, 89%. Siswa mengalami kesulitas dalam memahami konsep kekhasan atom karbon, penulisan struktur Lewis dan struktur ikatan kovalen. Upaya guru meningkatkan pemahaman siswa tehadap konsep kekhasan atom karbon, penulisan struktur Lewis dan struktur ikatan kovalen serta pendampingan teman sejawat dapat meningkatkan pemahaman siswa dalam mempelajarisenyawa hidrokarbon.
Pengembangan LKS Model C-R-E-A-T-E Dalam Pembuatan Sel Volta Berbahan Kulit Buah Untuk Membangun Kreativitas Siswa SMA
Authors: Amelia Evita Puteri , Wahyu Wawan , Anwar Sjaeful
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menghasilkan LKS model C-R-E-A-T-E dalam pembuatan sel volta berbahan kulit buah yang layak untuk membangun kreativitas siswa ditinjau dari kelayakan internal, eksternal, Teaching for Creativity Observation (TCOF), kualitas karya kreatif, dan respon siswa terhadap penggunaan LKS. Metode yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah metode penelitian desain dan pengembangan dengan desain penelitian menggunakan Education Desain Research (EDR). Partisipan pada penelitian ini melibatkan 3 orang dosen pendidikan kimia, 2 orang guru kimia SMA, 3 orang observer (peneliti lain), dan 20 orang siswa SMA kelas XII yang bersekolah di salah satu SMA Kota Bandung. Instrumen yang digunakan berupa lembar kelayakan internal (syarat konten, syarat teknis, dan syarat konstruk), lembar kelayakan eksternal (jawaban LKS siswa dan observasi aktivitas siswa), lembar penilaian karya kreatif siswa, dan angket respon siswa terhadap penggunaan LKS. Pada penelitian ini, pengolahan data dibuat dalam bentuk persentase yang kemudian dikategorikan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pengembangan LKS yang ditinjau berdasarkan hasil uji kelayakan internal, eksternal, TCOF, dan respon angket siswa terhadap penggunaan LKS termasuk kategori sangat baik. Sedangkan hasil pengembangan LKS yang ditinjau dari kualitas karya kreatif siswa termasuk kategori sangat baik. Karya kreatif yang dibuat siswa adalah sel volta dengan elektrolit dari kulit buah. Secara keseluruhan berdasarkan hasil penilaian yang ditinjau dari kelayakan internal, eksternal, Teaching for Creativity Observation (TCOF), kualitas karya kreatif, dan respon siswa terhadap penggunaan LKS menunjukkan bahwa LKS model C-R-E-A-T-E pembuatan sel volta berbahan limbah kulit buah yang dikembangkan layak digunakan untuk membangun kreativitas siswa.
Profil Model Mental Siswa Pada Materi Hidrolisis Garam Berdasarkan Strategi Evaluasi Model Predict-Observe-Explain (POE)
Authors: Kholidanata Fareka , Wiji Wiji , Yuliani Galuh
Published: March 2024

Penelitian yang telah dilakukan berjudul “Profil Model Mental Siswa pada Materi Hidrolisis Garam Berdasarkan Strategi Evaluasi Model Predict-Observe-Explain (POE)”. Subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah 38 orang siswa kelas XII di salah satu SMA kota Bandung. Penelitian bertujuan untuk memperoleh profil model mental siswa pada materi hidrolisis garam. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode deskriptif dengan instrumen tes diagnostik model mental berdasarkan strategi evaluasi model POE
PROFIL MODEL MENTAL SISWA PADA SUBMATERI HUKUM LAJU REAKSI DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN TES DIAGNOSTIK MODEL MENTAL PILIHAN GANDA DUA TINGKAT
Authors: Setiawati Santy Shafira , Mulyani Sri , Khoerunnisa Fitri
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memperoleh profil model mental siswa pada submateri hukum laju reaksi dengan menggunakan tes diagnostik model mental pilihan ganda dua tingkat (TDMPGDT). Metode yang digunakan adalah metode penelitian kualitatif deskriptif, dengan partisipan penelitian berjumlah 35 siswa kelas XII IPA di SMAN Kota Cimahi yang telah mempelajari submateri hukum laju reaksi. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah teknik wawancara dan tes dengan menggunakan TDM-PGDT. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan model mental siswa pada submateri hukum laju reaksi didominasi oleh tipe-00. Artinya pemahaman siswa belum utuh, sehingga siswa belum mampu untuk mempertautkan tiga level representasi kimia. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian diperoleh persentase sebesar 34,29% siswa dengan model mental tipe-00 yang mendominasi pada konsep orde reaksi. Sedangkan siswa yang mendominasi pada bahasan hukum laju reaksi dengan model mental tipe00 memiliki persentase sebesar 38,58%. Adapun, pada konsep tetapan laju reaksi didominasi oleh model mental tipe-00 dengan persentase sebesar 42,86%.
STUDI PRAKONSEPSI SISWA SEKOLAH MENENGAH ATAS MENGENAI ASPEK SAINS, TEKNOLOGI DAN REKAYASA PADA KONTEKS SEL SURYA TERSENSITASI PEWARNA ORGANIK
Authors: Hafizh Andi Muhammad , Hernani Hernani , Mudzakir Ahmad
Published: March 2024

Pembelajaran sains yang terhubungkan dengan aspek teknologi dan rekayasa dipandang dapat memberikan pembelajaran yang lebih luas, lebih dalam dan sangat bersifat kontekstual untuk siswa. Kecakapan atau kemampuan literasi teknologi dan rekayasa merupakan salah satu aspek literasi yang dibutuhkan pada abad 21. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mempelajari prakonsepsi siswa terkait aspek sains, teknologi dan rekayasa pada konteks Sel Surya Tersensitasi Pewarna (Dye Sensitized Solar Cells, DSSC). Prakonsepsi siswa diperoleh dengan melakukan wawancara klinis kognitif dan tes tertulis berbentuk uraian singkat untuk mengetahui pemahaman siswa pada konteks DSSC, konten kimia SMA yang berkaitan dengan DSSC, dan pemahaman siswa dalam aspek sains, teknologi dan rekayasa. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah analisi konten. Partisipan penelitian berjumlah 15 siswa SMA kelas dua dari tiga sekolah di kota Bandung. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa siswa sudah mengetahui keberadaan sel surya sebagai alat penghasil energi listrik dari sinar matahari namun belum pernah mendengar DSSC dan bagaimana mekanisme kerjanya. Siswa sudah menguasai konten kimia SMA yang terkait konteks DSSC, yang meliputi konten redoks, senyawa ionik dan kovalen namun masih kurang menguasai dalam konten sel volta. Siswa sudah mampu menjelaskan bahwa sains dan teknologi saling berhubungan, tetapi siswa belum dapat menjelaskan hakikat sains dan bagaimana penelitian saintifik dalam eksperimen. Terkait aspek rekayasa, siswa sudah mampu menganalisis kebutuhan teknologi berdasarkan harga, keamanan dan faktor lingkungan, tetapi siswa belum dapat menjelaskan contoh dari proses yang serupa dengan DSSC.
PROFIL MODEL MENTAL SISWA PADA KONSEP DASAR LAJU REAKSI DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN TES DIAGNOSTIK MODEL MENTAL INTERVIEW ABOUT EVENT
Authors: Tiarasani Anita , Mulyani Sri , Anwar Budiman
Published: March 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah memperoleh profil model metal siswa padakonsep dasar laju reaksi. Partisipan penelitian ini adalah tujuh orang siswakelas XII IPA di salah satu SMA Negeri di Kota Bandung dengan tigakemampuan akademik yang berbeda, yaitu tinggi, sedang, dan rendah.Metode yang digunakan adalah kualitatif dengan analisis deskriptifmenggunakan instrumen penelitian Tes Diagnostik Model Mental Inteview-About-Event (IAE). Berdasarkan hasil penelitian ditemukan bahwa siswakemampuan sedang dan rendah menjawab benar sebagian setalah diberipertanyaan probing dalam menjelaskan perubahan laju rerata penguranganreaktan dan laju rerata pembentukan produk, sedangkan siswa kemampuantinggi menjawab salah walaupun telah diberi pertanyaan probing. Dalammenjelaskan laju rerata pembentukan produk banyak siswa yang mengalamimiskonsepsi bahwa laju rerata pembentukan produk meningkat karenajumlah partikelnya meningkat. Dalam menjelaskan laju sesaat pada waktutertentu dan waktu pada nol pada umumnya ditemukan bahwa siswakemampuan tinggi, sedang, dan rendah blank, tidak dapat menjawabapapun mengenai laju sesaat meskipun sudah diberi pertanyaan probing.Dalam menjelaskan laju reaksi terdapat siswa kemampuan tinggi dansedang yang menjawab benar dengan pertanyaan probing ketikamembandingkan laju salah satu spesi untuk mencari spesi lainnya, tetapitidak ada yang menjawab benar dalam menghubungkan laju reaksi, lajupengurangan reaktan, dan laju pembentukan produk.
UJI KELAYAKAN MODUL ASAM-BASA BERBASIS SOCIOSCIENTIFIC ISSUES DAN BERORIENTASI LITERASI SAINS
Authors: Agnia Agita Nurul , Permanasari Anna , Hernani Hernani
Published: March 2024

Modul asam-basa berbasis SSI dan berorientasi literasi sains telah dikembangkan sebagai sumberbelajar alternatif yang sangat diperlukan dalam pembelajaran kimia pada masa pandemik. Kajianlebih lanjut telah dilakukan untuk memastikan keterujian dan kelayakan modul tersebut untukdigunakan, sebagai bagian dari penelitian Educational Design Research dengan modelpengembangan Plomp. Uji kelayakan modul dilakukan di salah satu SMA Negeri di KabupatenBandung dengan melibatkan 20 orang siswa sebagai partisipan dan 5 orang guru kimia serta 2orang dosen ahli sebagai validator. Penelitian dilaksanakan dengan tahapan: (1) penelitianpendahuluan; (2) perencanaan dan pengembangan produk; (3) uji kelayakan; serta (4) uji cobaterbatas untuk mengetahui tingkat keterbacaan. Modul yang dikembangkan memiliki beberapakarakteristik yaitu berbasis pembelajaran SSI, penyajian materi diawali oleh konteks, contoh danlatihan soal berkonteks serta dilengkapi dengan daftar bacaan tambahan. Hasil validasi danpenilaian terhadap modul menunjukkan bahwa modul yang dikembangkan memiliki kriteriasangat baik sehingga layak dan memenuhi syarat untuk digunakan dalam proses pembelajarankimia di kelas XI. Hasil uji keterbacaan menunjukkan bahwa modul yang dikembangkanmemiliki tingkat keterbacaan yang tinggi dengan kategori independen yang artinya siswa tidakmengalami kesulitan dalam memahami modul ini. Siswa memberikan tanggapan positif terhadapmodul yang dikembangkan baik dari segi tampilan, penyajian, kebahasaan, dan konteks yangdigunakan.Kata kunci: Socioscientific
PENGEMBANGAN INSTRUMEN PENILAIAN KINERJA SISWA SMA PADA PRAKTIKUM IDENTIFIKASI JENIS PROTEIN DALAM BAHAN MAKANAN
Authors: Chintya Fera , Siswaningsih Wiwi , Nahadi Nahadi , Rahmawati Triannisa
Published: March 2024

Penelitian yang berjudul “Pengembangan Instrumen Penilaian Kinerja Siswa SMA padaPraktikum Identifikasi Jenis Protein dalam Bahan Makanan” bertujuan untuk menghasilkaninstrumen penilaian kinerja yang valid dan reliabel yang dapat digunakan oleh guru dalammenilai kinerja siswa. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah pengembangan danvalidasi. Partisipan yang terlibat sebanyak 12 siswa kelas XII IPA pada salah satu SMA Negeri diKota Cimahi, yang dibagi kedalam tiga kelompok. Instrumen yang dikembangkan berupa taskdan rubrik, dengan tujuh indikator, 16 task yang terdapat empat rubrik penskoran pada setiaptask. Kualitas instrumen ditentukan dengan metode validitas isi berdasarkan para ahli dan ujireliabilitas inter-rater dilakukan secara daring yang diperoleh dengan cara menilai pengetahuansiswa tentang keterampilan praktikum menggunakan LKS yang berisi pertanyaan mengenai aspekkinerja dan pilihan jawaban yang berupa rubrik yang dikembangkan. Hasil penelitianmenunjukkan bahwa instrumen penilaian kinerja yang dikembangkan memenuhi kriteria validdengan nilai CVR=1 dan reliabel dengan nilai