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Pengaruh Pemanfaatan Media Komunikasi Televisi terhadap Kinerja Jurnalis di masa Pandemi Covid-19
Authors: Hakim Lukmanul , Putri Kinkin Yuliaty Subarsa , Agustiningrum Henny
Published: June 2024

Wabah virus corona membawa perubahan baru bukan hanya terhadap perilaku manusia namun juga dalam dunia penyiaran khususnya dunia pertelevisian. Peristiwa pandemi Covid-19 memaksa media televisi memanfaatkan aplikasi media komunikasi sosial untuk mendapatkan informasi yang dibutuhkan oleh masyarakat dengan segera. Teknologi komunikasi mengalami perkembangan yang begitu pesat ternyata menjadi alternatif untuk menjadi alat publikasi sumber-sumber informasi, baik dari lembaga pemerintah maupun non pemerintah. Pemanfaatan aplikasi ini semakin masif digunakan baik oleh media penyiaran maupun oleh sumber sumber informasi setelah munculnya pandemic Covid-19 dengan diterbitkannya regulasi pemerintah saat pandemi covid-19 yaitu aturan stay at home, work from home, PSBB, menjaga jarak dan terkahir adalah aturan PPKM dalam upaya untuk menekan penyebaran virus corona. Perangkat media penyiaran diintegrasikan dengan aplikasi publik lainnya yakni zoom, youtube, instagram dan twitter. Riset ini dilaksanakan demi mencari tahu seperti apa impact media komunikasi baru di media penyiaran terhadap kinerja jurnalis. Memakai metode riset deskriptif kuantitatif dengan cara pengoleksian data observasi dan penyebaran kuesioner. Sementara penulis menggunakan teori technological determinism. Melalui output riset ini memberitahu ada transformasi yang berlangsung pada dunia penyiaran yakni dalam baik dalam program pemberitaan maupun program dialog yakni tidak perlu menghadirkan para narasumber ke dalam studio. Media televisi memanfaatkan aplikasi zoom untuk tetap bisa menghadirkan prokontra dari narasumber terhadap isu tertentu. Upaya ini dilakukan selain untuk mematuhi aturan yang dikeluarkan oleh pemerintah, juga untuk memberikan contoh kepada masyarakat agar turut mensukseskan upaya pemerintah untuk menekan penyebaran virus corona. Selain perubahan pola siaran, pemanfaatan media komunikasi sosial juga dapat menekan biaya operasional. Yakni media penyiaran membatasi untuk mengirimkan jurnalisnya untuk bertemu narasumber untuk keperluan konfirmasi. Sehingga pilihannya dilakukan dengan mewawancarai melalui aplikasi media komunikasi sosial zoom. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan adanya pengaruh kuat dan signifikan dari media komunikasi terhadap kinerja.
Case Report on Orbital Cellulitis
Authors:   Junior Resident, Department of Ophthalmology, Department of Ophthalmology, KGMU, Lucknow, Sharma Priya , Shadab Mohd. ,   Student, Department of Ophthalmology, Department of Ophthalmology, KGMU, Lucknow, Kumar Pramod ,   Associate Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Department of Ophthalmology, KGMU, Lucknow
Published: June 2024

This article advocates the need for early interventions and the use of intravenous antibiotics in cases of orbital cellulitis. We report a case of a 25 year old with orbital cellulitis and a discharging sinus, which had rapidly developed over a period of 6 days. History revealed the presence of a stye over the nasal side of the right upper lid which rapidly developed into swelling of the eye. The patient was admitted for 5 days and intravenous antibiotics were given along with topical medical medications and response was noted.
Rekonseptualisasi Epistemologi: Metode Islamisasi dalam Ilmu Psikologi Modern
Authors: Taqwa Ussisa 'Alat , Awaludin Asep , Arroisi Jarman
Published: June 2024

Modern psychology is often considered inadequate in addressing human psychological issues holistically due to its lack of spiritual dimension and an overemphasis on psychological aspects. This leads to the loss of essential direction and purpose in understanding human behavior. This study aims to explore the approach of Islamization as a solution to improve the shortcomings of modern psychology. The focus is on the reconceptualization of epistemology in modern psychological science through the integration of Islamic values with modern psychological concepts and theories. This research uses a qualitative approach by collecting data from various relevant literature sources on modern psychology and Islam. The data are analyzed thematically to identify patterns and themes that emerge in the context of the epistemology and methodology of psychology. The results of the study indicate that Islamization in modern psychological science can result in a reconceptualization of epistemology that considers the spiritual and psychological dimensions of humans in a balanced manner. By integrating Islamic principles into psychological theories and methods, this approach provides a more comprehensive understanding of human behavior. Consequently, Islamic psychology becomes a significant alternative in healing and comprehensively understanding human psychological issues, as well as restoring essential direction and purpose in modern psychological science. This research contributes valuable insights into the development of more inclusive and holistic psychological theories and practices.
Kontekstualisasi Sikap Toleransi Dan Keberagamaan: Studi Tafsir Tematik Ayat-Ayat Pemaksaan Beragama
Authors: Rasmuin Rasmuin , Hani'ah Wardatul
Published: June 2024

Lately, tolerance in our country has become a serious issue, with increasing incidents of intolerance both among religious communities and within the same religious groups. The Qur'an, in its textual interpretation, indirectly contributes to various recent cases. This research aims to contextualize attitudes of tolerance and religiosity within the Qur'an, focusing on a thematic interpretation study of verses related to religious coercion. In this study, we consider the thoughts of two Qur'anic interpreters. The research employs a qualitative descriptive method with a literature review approach. Data were collected from the chosen interpretations and analyzed using descriptive analysis methods. The research findings are classified into two main parts: understanding and interpretation of verses related to religious coercion, as well as the implications of tolerance and religiosity in Islam based on the analysis of the two selected interpretations.
Modelos matemáticos, objetividad y libre elección
Authors: Báquiro Guerrero Sebastián Alberto
Published: June 2024

Technical progress has allowed the development of increasingly powerful, fast and accurate tools, expressed in mathematical models. These are used for a more assertive and faster decision-making, lightening the individual burden of responsibility. However, these technical advances are more than just tools because what emerges from them is not simply neutral and impartial information pointing unequivocally towards the truth. In this way freedom, both individual and collective, is affected by the models and the context that encourages and sponsors these models from capitalism.
Ontología sintética
Authors: Rodríguez Ortiz Roxana
Published: June 2024

In this text, I develop three categories or polyphasic stages of being, that account for the synthetic ontology understood as the timeless juxtaposition of diverse scopes of being at different moments of the use of technology in the history of humanity, in the conformation of techno-capitalism and philosophical thought. I call these stages mecanólogo, technólogo, and organólogo. For this, I develop a methodology that allows me to cross various aspects of analysis and exemplify in our context each one of these polyphasic stages of being, starting mainly from the notion of individuation of Simondon.
Hydroxychloroquine improves manifestation of PE rats under oxidative stress by regulating the PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway to inhibit autophagy
Authors: Wu Han , Xu Jing , Chu Xiaoyan , Huang Wenwen , Fan Xia , Ren Qinqin , Wang Ying , Li Xia , Wang Xiu
Published: June 2024

Preeclampsia is the leading cause of maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality worldwide. Oxidative stress involved in the development of preeclampsia. Hydroxychloroquine, an antimalarial drug, has a variety of drug properties, one of which is the antioxidant effect. In this study, we established an in vitro cellular oxidative stress model and a preeclampsia rat model with the aim of investigating the effects of hydroxychloroquine on oxidative stress injury and its associated mechanisms. Our study showed that hydroxychloroquine lowered blood pressure and urinary protein, ameliorated placental and renal damage, and improved preeclampsia rat outcomes. Hydroxychloroquine treatment reactivated the PI3K-AKT-mTOR pathway and inhibited excessive autophagy to ameliorate oxidative stress injury, and these effects were attenuated after application of the PI3K inhibitor LY294002. In summary, hydroxychloroquine may inhibit autophagy by activating the PI3K-AKT-mTOR pathway, which in turn ameliorates oxidative stress injury and improves preeclampsia outcomes. Our study provides a new theoretical basis for hydroxychloroquine application for preeclampsia therapy.
POLITICAL AWARENESS OF WOMEN IN ELECTIONS
Authors:   Assistant Professor (Political Science) Govt. K.R.D. College Nawagarh Dsitt. Bematara (C.G.)., Ekka Sunila
Published: June 2024

Accepting the principle of universal or adult franchise is an important thing under the goals of world democracy. Many battles were fought in the world to give it a true and real form because many governments of the world did not want to give voting rights to women. Women are not considered equal from social, political, legal and other points of view. The United States of America gave adult suffrage to women through the 19th Amendment of its Constitution in1919. In Britain in 1928, in France in 1945, in Italy in 1948, women were given equal voting rights as men. Under the Indian Constitution, adult voting rights were given to men and women in 1950, considering them equal.
INCLUSIVE EDUCATION: PROGRESSIVE REALIZATION IN HIGHEREDUCATION
Authors:   Department of Punjabi, Government College Karamsar, Rara Sahib, Ludhiana Punjab, India., Kaur Gagandeep
Published: June 2024

Inclusive education refers to the rights of children and their parent to access the main stream education in which the childrens needs and the parents wants is satisfied. IE is a new approach of educating the differently abled children with the normal ones under the same roof. Inclusive education is a recognition that learners have diverse abilities and interests, and that they come from diverse ethnic and social backgrounds.In inclusive classrooms we can see students of different learning styles, talents, powers and ability levels.It embrace a wide panel of multi-talented students including ordinary learners, students with disabilities like physically handicapped, mentally retarded, multiple disorders, visual and hearing problems, transgender etc. Provision of Inclusive Education involving studies with disabilities based on the belief that those with disabilities should not have to depend on specialized services alone, to benefit from educational resources activities and practices that are otherwise available to all. Inclusive education can therefore be simply defined as Education that Fits. In other words, education must fit the diversity of learners we find (or should find) in every school, in every classroom, in every country. Expressed another way, an inclusive school is A School for everyone. Many educational institutions have made an attempt towards inclusion in education and studies proved that it led to great improvement in educational quality index. Inclusive Education implies all young learners, young people - with or without disabilities being able to learn together through access common pre-school and schools with an appropriate network of support services.
A PRE EXPERIMENTAL STUDY TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF STRUCTURED TEACHING PROGRAMME REGARDING KNOWLEDGE ON AYUSHMAN BHARAT HEALTH ACCOUNT (ABHA) AMONG PEOPLE RESIDING IN SELECTED AREAS OF DEHRADUN DISTRICT, UTTRAKHAND
Authors:   M.Sc. Nursing, Community Health Nursing CIMS College of Nursing, Kuanwala, Dehradun., Sadhana Parshuram Lonkar , Rawat Deeksha ,   Assistant Professor, Community Health Nursing CIMS College of Nursing, Kuanwala, Dehradun.
Published: June 2024

Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA): Empowering Individuals for Better Healthcare Ayushman Bharat Health Account is a government initiative launched in 2018 with the aim of providing financial protection to families for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization. The present research project is, A pre experimental study to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme regarding Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) among people residing in selected areas of Dehradun District, Uttarakhand. The objective of the study was to assess the knowledge regarding ABHA among people, To evaluate the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding ABHA among people and also to associate the pre-test knowledge regarding ABHA among people with their selected demographic variables. Methodology: A quantitative evaluative research approach with a pre-experimental (one group pretest- posttest) design was adopted, the setting of the study was people nearby Nehru gram PHC, Dehradun. The sample size was 60, who were selected by random sampling technique. A Structured Self- administered questionnaire which consist of 30 objective type questions was used to assess the knowledge of the people. The investigator involved the people on Structured Teaching Programme regarding ABHA by using a Power-point slide presentation followed with pre-test. On same day, the post test was conducted. The collected data were analyzed by using both descriptive and inferential statistical methods, and interpretations were made based on the objectives of the study. Findings:The study findings revealed that during Pre-test, most of the people 52 (86.66 %) had inadequate knowledge, whereas 06 (10 %) people have moderately adequate knowledge and very few 02 (3.34 %) of them had adequate knowledge regarding ABHA. During posttest, most of the people numbering 57 (95.00 %) were having adequate knowledge, whereas 03 (05.00 %) people have Moderately adequate knowledge and none of them had inadequate knowledge regarding ABHA. The mean score during pre-test was 6.383 Â± 2.88 and the mean score during posttest was 25.97 Â± 3.05. The pairedt value was 39.09 which was significant at p â‰¤ 0.05 level. Thus it shows that the structured teaching programme was effective in improving knowledge regarding ABHA among people. The study concluded that the structured teaching programme was effective.
Analytical determination of critical velocity and frequencies of beam with moving mass under different supporting conditions
Authors: Zhao Liang , Wang Shun-Li
Published: June 2024

For a moving mass-beam system, the critical velocity of the moving mass is a key parameter that relates to the vibration stability of the system. In fact, the critical velocity obtained by the commonly used assumed mode method (AMM) differs from the actual situation. In this study, an analytical procedure is introduced to determine the critical velocity and frequency of the moving mass-beam system. The influence of moving mass is considered in the modal functions of the beam, and the frequency equations of the system were obtained through the modal analysis method and Laplace transform. And beams with four types of boundary condition were analyzed, which are hinged-hinged (HH) beam, clamped-hinged (CH) beam, clamped-clamped (CC) beam, and cantilever (CF) beam. By solving the frequency equations, the vibration frequencies of the system can be obtained, and the critical velocity can be determined. The results of the proposed method were validated by the finite element method (FEM). Through some examples, it was found that the natural frequency and critical velocity obtained by AMM is relatively high. And the critical velocities of the same moving mass-beam system under different supporting conditions ranked in ascending order are as follows: vcrHH<vcrCH<vcrCF<vcrCC. It is also found that when the moving mass undergoes variable motion on a beam, the vibration frequency obtained with acceleration considered is higher than that obtained with acceleration neglected. The results of this article will be helpful for structural design and its dynamic analysis.
Education marketing mix for private vocational high schools in Indonesia
Authors: Panditatwa Panduaji , Hidayat Anas
Published: June 2024

Private vocational high schools (VHS) in Indonesia are crucial to the education system yet facing unique marketing challenges that have not been adequately studied. This study aims to develop tailored marketing mix elements for private VHS institutions in Indonesia, providing valuable insight for education marketing studies and enhancing the competitiveness of these institutions in the education service landscape. This study utilises an inductive approach with an exploratory design. It leverages existing data to address marketing mix issues specific to private VHS institutions. Key stakeholders in the private VHS sector were engaged for insights and expert judgement was employed for validation. Pilot testing involving 37 students assessed the instrument’s validity and reliability. The study retains a total of 60 components from the seven marketing mix elements. Further validation through robust tools like confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) is necessary to ensure the accuracy and applicability of these elements. This study introduces novel marketing mix elements tailored to private VHS institutions in Indonesia, filling a significant gap in education marketing studies by offering a customised approach that can potentially transform strategies, enhance market impact, and provide substantial substance for analytical tools. The proposed elements can reshape marketing for private VHS institutions, boosting competitiveness and market presence, providing valuable insights for informed decisions and fostering sustainable growth in the dynamic education landscape. Limitations of this study lies in its focus on private VHS institutions implementing the Ministry of Education’s centre of excellence program, potentially generalising the formulated elements, requiring further inquiry for adaptation to diverse private VHS contexts.
Analysis of supplier selection criteria using fuzzy analytical hierarchy process by contractors in Yogyakarta
Authors: Tiblola Lidya Iriani Thabita , Aminullah Akhmad , Nugroho Arief Setiawan Budi
Published: June 2024

One of the factors that can support the success of a project to be completed on time and within budget is the selection of the right supplier because the selection of the right supplier can ensure the availability of materials to maintain the production trajectory. Supplier selection is a multi-criteria problem where each criterion has a different importance and needs to be precisely known. It must combine other criteria consistent with company goals to achieve maximum supply chain performance. Therefore, it is necessary to evaluate the supplier performance criteria needed by each company. The purpose of this research is to prioritize factors that contractors can use in selecting suppliers so that construction entrepreneurs can determine which suppliers can perform from the best criteria. One supplier selection method is the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) method. However, this method still has a problem in the form of subjective assessment results, thus requiring a method that can overcome these problems, namely the Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process method. Based on the literature study results, this research identifies 18 factors that influence the selection of material suppliers, which are grouped into six categories: Delivery, quality, price, service, performance, and management. Data collection in this study used questionnaires distributed to 10 respondents and processed using the Fuzzy AHP method. Based on the data processing that has been done, it is obtained that the criteria that prioritize local contractors in Yogyakarta in selecting suppliers are quality criteria with a value of 0,380, followed by cost criteria with a value of 0,283, and delivery criteria with a value of 0,157.
Evaluation of Vocational Education Management in the Era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and Society 5.0 at SMKN 2 Pengasih
Authors: Hastutiningsih Arum Dwi , Sugiyono Sugiyono , Suyanto Suyanto , Ashyrnepesov Vezir
Published: June 2024

The era of industrial revolution 4.0 and society 5.0 has brought significant changes in various aspects of life, including in the world of vocational education. Vocational education is becoming increasingly important in this era because the business world and the industrial world (DUDI) increasingly need a skilled workforce and have skills that are relevant to industry needs. This study aims to find out how far the management of vocational education is in the era of the Industrial Revolution 4.0 and Society 5.0, especially at SMK N 2 Pengasih. The research was conducted using qualitative methods using interviews as a data collection technique. The results of the research show that the management of vocational education in the era of the industrial revolution 4.0 and society 5.0 at SMKN 2 Pengasih has been going quite well. However, there is still a need for improvement considering that there are still several obstacles in its implementation.Keywords: Industrial Revolution 4.0, Society 5.0, Vocational Education
Smartboard enhanced creativity in the technology classroom: lessons on mechanical systems and control
Authors: Ndwandwe Khanyisile Precious , Ramaligela Manto Sylvia , Mtshali Thokozani Isaac
Published: June 2024

Creativity is significant in education as it makes learners to fully concentrate throughout the learning and teaching process. Hence, the purpose of this study was to explore the effectiveness of smart board in enhancing Technology teachers’ creativity in the classroom. The theory of creativity was used as a lens to view the study, and the 9E instructional model which was used to guide and understand classroom activities. The study used a qualitative research approach and the case study design to gather and analyze data. The semi-structured interviews were used to collect data from four schools which were purposively sampled because they had smart boards. Four Technology teachers and eight learners were the participants in the study. To analyze the data, deductive content analysis was used. The findings of the study revealed that both teachers and learners perceived the smart board as effective in enhancing Technology teachers’ creativity in the classroom. Teachers and learners indicated that smart board can present lessons more interesting, exciting, effective and develop learners’ creative thinking skills. They could access the internet to search for online resources which include but are not limited to diagrams, pictures, online quizzes and YouTube videos to creatively present their lessons in the classroom. Different smart board programs such as the smart notebook, animation, PowerPoint presentations, and the show and hide feature can be used to enhance creativity. With the help of the smart board, teachers can use a variety of teaching methods to correct learners' misconceptions and further develop their creative thinking skills.
Enhancing urban safety through honeycomb housing design: A quantitative analysis of crime prevention
Authors:   Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Development, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Kuala Nerus, Malaysia, Jamin Rahaya Md. , Roswinna Winna ,   Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Winaya Mukti, Sumedang, Indonesia, Muhammad Zikri ,   Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Development, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Kuala Nerus, Malaysia, Ghani Latifah Abdul ,   Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Development, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Kuala Nerus, Malaysia, Akhir Noor Haslina Mohamad ,   Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Development, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Kuala Nerus, Malaysia, Hussain Nor Ermawati ,   Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Development, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Kuala Nerus, Malaysia, Saputra Jumadil ,   Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Development, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Kuala Nerus, Malaysia, Saat Siti Aisyah ,   Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Development, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Kuala Nerus, Malaysia, Nawi Rozita Muhamad ,   Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Development, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Kuala Nerus, Malaysia
Published: June 2024

Honeycomb housing is a new design within the category of cluster housing that was inspired by the Prairie House concept created by Frank Lloyd Wright between 1900 and 1901. This design uses a hexagonal pattern to form clusters. It presents an alternative to traditional housing layouts, addressing problems like urban overcrowding, high crime rates, and social unrest. Therefore, this research aims to explore how the design of honeycomb housing can contribute to preventing crime and enhancing the safety of urban communities. This is done by examining aspects such as natural surveillance, controlled access, clear boundaries, upkeep, and management. The research adopts a quantitative approach, utilizing surveys completed by 168 heads of households in honeycomb housing, both owners and renters, selected through cluster sampling in Nong Chik Heights, Johor Bahru. The analysis of the data involved descriptive and inferential statistics, including means and standard deviations, frequencies and percentages, and correlation analysis. The findings indicate a positive link between the design of honeycomb housing and crime prevention in urban areas, supported by the principle of maintaining vigilance over public spaces to ensure community safety, tranquility, and protection against external threats.
Moving standard deviation of trunk acceleration as a quantification index for physical activities: Validation study (Preprint)
Authors: Suzuki Takuya , Kono Yuji , Ogasawara Takayuki , Mukaino Masahiko , Aoshima Yasushi , Furuzawa Shotaro , Fujita Yurie , Matsuura Hirotaka , Yamaguchi Masumi , Tsukada Shingo , Otaka Yohei
Published: June 2024

BACKGROUND

Step count is often used to quantify activity in individuals using accelerometers. However, slow and irregular gait patterns in the elderly or patients with motor impairments can hinder accurate step detection. Alternative device-specific measures of physical activity exist, but their specificity limits cross-applicability between different device sensors. Moving standard deviation of acceleration (MSDA), obtained from truncal acceleration measurements, is proposed as another alternative parameter to quantify physical activity in patients.

OBJECTIVE

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of MSDA in quantifying physical activity in patients with stroke-induced hemiparesis compared to the traditional step count.

METHODS

We enrolled 197 consecutive patients with stroke hemiparesis admitted to the recovery rehabilitation ward. Using the Hitoe system, a smart clothing-based truncal acceleration measurement system, we measured MSDA of trunk movement and step count. The correlation between MSDA and step count was examined across all participants. Based on their daily living mobility levels, measured using the mobility score of the Functional Independence Measure (FIM), participants were categorized into six subgroups: FIM1-4, FIM5 (wheelchair), FIM5 (walking), FIM6 (wheelchair), FIM6 (walking), and FIM7 (walking). Inter-subgroup differences in MSDA were analyzed.

RESULTS

A strong correlation was observed between MSDA and step count (r = 0.78, p < 0.001), with a stronger correlation in the walking group (r = 0.79, p < 0.001) compared to the wheelchair group (r = 0.55, p < 0.001). The Shapiro-Wilk test, supported by an analysis of skewness and kurtosis, indicated that within the subgroups, the distribution of MSDA more closely resembled a normal distribution compared to that of the step count. MSDA corresponded with the independence level indicated by the FIM mobility score, while step count was more influenced by the mode of mobility (wheelchair vs walking).

CONCLUSIONS

The results suggest the validity of MSDA as a parameter for physical activity in patients with stroke. MSDA is potentially applicable to patients with motor impairments, irrespective of their mobility measures, supporting its wide use in rehabilitation clinical practice.
Narratives of subversion and resistance: Looking at travestilities through materialist discourse analysis
Authors: Assis Wesley Felipe Andrade , Amorim Márcia Fonseca de
Published: June 2024

This study discusses the subject’s view of him- or herself. Specifically, it examines the gaze of subjects who call themselves transvestites, who are treated in this study as subjects, with a focus on their social-discursive construction from the perspective of the self. In other words, we seek to understand how these subjects constitute themselves as beings in the world through materialist discourse analysis. Additionally, we seek to bring elements of the social universe of transvestites from the narratives produced by them, aiming to understand how the coloniality of gender acts on their constitution and to consider the appointments and procedures of exclusion narrated in their experiences. We used the following to support the proposed reflections: studies by Pêcheux (1995, 2014) and Orlandi (2012) on subject-discourse-ideology; Foucault's concept of discursive formation and the will to truth (1996, 2008); Butler’s (2021) work on hate speech; and Butler’s (2003), Bento’s (2011), Jesus’ (2012), Louro’s (1997), Nascimento’s (2021) and Vergueiro’s (2012) examinations of gender and sexuality. This study provides a better understanding of how transvestites constitute themselves as subjects in society due to the subversion of gender coloniality, the acts of violence they face, and the social erasure they suffer because they do not adapt to a crystallized imaginary of the body.
Technology in Education
Authors: Almutairi Mazyad
Published: June 2024

Technology has made education easier and less time consuming. It also allows students to go global. Making the student acquire knowledge from everywhere in the world. Saving place and time, it is the greatest goal of technology. Also, giving the student more time to get information from the globe anytime he wants without the need to be on campus or in the working hours of libraries. With the projects done by the instructor, the learning technique got more efficient. Students can collaborate with each other with no need of physical presence.
Applying Cooperative Learning Using the Number Head Together Method in Teaching Balaghah
Authors: Ashila Muna , Syahminan Syahminan , Ridha Muhammad , Abdullah Abdullah
Published: June 2024

Based on initial observations made by researcher at Dayah Modern Darul Ulum Banda Aceh, researcher found that students consider Balaghah as one of the most difficult subjects, and most students do not master a lot of vocabulary in the book, and this makes students feel bored and do not want to learn it so that the material is not well understood. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of the application of cooperative learning approach with Numbered Head Together model to improve students' ability to understand Balaghah and to know the activities of teachers and students when applying cooperative learning approach with Numbered Head Together model in teaching Balaghah. The research method used by researchers is the experimental method with the "One Group Pre-Test Post-Test Design" model. The researcher used direct observation, pretest and posttest as data collection methods. The results of this study are: (1) The application of cooperative learning approach in Numbered Head Together method is effective to improve students' ability to understand Balaghah. Because researchers obtained the results of the Wilcoxon Sigh Rank test showing that the results of the significance level Asymp. Sig. (2-tailed) < 0.001 which is smaller than the result of the significance level (Sig) 0.05. This indicates that the alternative hypothesis (Ha) is acceptable and the null hypothesis (H0) is rejected. (2) The activity of teacher and students in applying cooperative learning approach with Numbered Head Together model in teaching Balaghah is very good. The researcher obtained a value of P=90% for the observation of teacher and student activities. The value is in the range of 81 and 100% and this result shows that the activities of teachers and students during teaching and learning are very good.
Developing The Teaching Of Listening Skills Using An Integrated Listening Method Based On The constructivist Approach And The Communicative Approach
Authors: Munira Sarah , Afriati Intan , Syarifuddin Syarifuddin
Published: June 2024

Learning listening skills still leaves many problems. Among them are problems related to students' limbs, thinking, the application of  learning methods, media, teacher and so on. Learning process of listening at Ruhul Islam Anak Bangsa Islamic Boarding School tends to be passive where the teacher provides  istima' material to students through a laptop and loudspeaker and the teacher gives students questions directly without explaining the previous material and providing opportunities for students to discuss and ask things that are not understood. In addition, the listening learning process tends to be boring and uninteresting. Therefore, researchers developed listening skills learning with the integrative listening method to improve students' listening skills. The purpose of this study was to find out how to develop and  effectiveness of the developing listening skills learning using the integrative listening method and to find out students' responses to the development of listening skills learning with the integrative listening method. The method used in this research is a research and development method. The results show that learning listening skills using the integrative listening method developed using the Borg and Gall model. Teaching listening skills with the integrative listening method is effective to increasing students' listening skills. Student responses to learning listening skills using the integrative listening method is very good with the positive answer of 92.67%.
Developing Tahrir al-Aqwal’s book using the inductive method to improve students’ ability in Arabic Grammar at Bab Al-Maghfirah Islamic College
Authors: Silviana Anita , Muslim Buhori , Badruzzaman Badruzzaman
Published: June 2024

This book was developed based on data that showed that students were only able to memorize grammar, but did not understand it, and thus the goals of learning grammar were not achieved. This research aims to determine the process of developing the book Tahrir al-Aqwal using the inductive method and determine the effectiveness of the book that was developed.  The research methodology used is research and development using the Sugiono model which consists of ten steps. In collecting data, the researcher used observation papers, interviews, questionnaires, and tests.  The population in this study was all first-grade students at Bab al-Maghfir Islamic Boarding School, numbering 95 people, and the sample was first-grade “A” students, numbering 25 people. Sample selection uses purposive sampling method. Among the most important results of the research, the book was developed through the following steps: 1). Exploring possibilities and problems, by conducting observations and interviews with grammar teachers, the results showed that the students were not able to read and understand the book and the learning objectives were not fully achieved, 2). Collect data using questionnaires to obtain students' needs, 3). Design a new textbook-style product using Microsoft Word 2013, 4). Validation of the product with experts who received a score of 98.88 from the first expert and 80 from the second and third experts,5).  Improving the product by making corrections to the book title and color, as well as writing and grammar errors, 6). The product was tested on a small scale, which resulted in the book's development being effective in increasing students' abilities to learn grammar, 7). Improving the product by adding the meaning of each rule according to students’ suggestions, 8). The product was tested in large groups at Bab al-Maghfir Islamic School in the first grade, and results were obtained that learning grammar using the book that was developed was effective in improving students’ grammar comprehension abilities.  This was proven by the results of the Sig t test.  (2 tailed) 0.000 is smaller than 0.05 (0.000<0.05), 9). Product improvement, 10). The final product.
CHARACTERIZATION OF SCALMALLOY: COMPARISON BETWEEN MANUFACTURERS AND THE EFFECT OF THE MEAN STRESS
Authors: Erena Diego , Valeo Jesus Vazquez , Dominguez Jaime , Periñán Antonio , Galleguillos Carlos , Lasagni Fernando , Navarro Carlos
Published: June 2024

Compared with traditional methods, the use of additive manufacturing in
metallic components offers advantages in terms of achievable geometries
and material savings, making this technique very attractive for the
design and construction of mechanical parts. However, nowadays this
technique has two major drawbacks. First of all, during the
manufacturing process, internal pores appear in the components that give
rise to a lower resistance to fatigue when compared with parts
manufactured with traditional process. On the other hand, the fatigue
behaviour of parts made by additive manufacturing strongly depends on
the constructive parameters selected for their manufacturing, being the
number of these parameters high and some of them inherent to the used
manufacturing equipment. In relation to this variability in the
behaviour, the present work analyses a series of Scalmalloy® specimens
made by three different manufacturers. Is important to note that during
the manufacturing process these three manufactures used the same layer
thickness and posterior heat treatment. In this analysis, the fatigue
and tensile strength, the resulting microstructure, the crack surface
shape and cause of failure in fatigue tests will be compared. Finally,
the effect of the mean stress in a fatigue cycle is analysed, showing
that it should be treated in a different way compared to classical
manufacturing.
Unsupervised Pretraining Approach for Open Relation Extraction
Authors: Fianyi Israel , Montgomery James , Yeom Soonja
Published: June 2024

In the realm of traditional representation learning for Natural Language
Processing (NLP) tasks, the prevalent approach involves leveraging large
language models like BERT, GPT-2, XLNet, and others, which demonstrate
their prowess when trained on extensive datasets. However, the quest for
effective representation learning becomes a formidable challenge when
data is scarce or costly to acquire, such as in specialised domains and
low-resource languages. This challenge stems from the scarcity of
suitable algorithms and the inherent difficulties in learning
representations from limited data. In this study, we introduce a novel
and groundbreaking technique, the Attention-sequence Bidirectional Long
Short-Term Memory (ABiLSTM), to tackle this challenge head-on. This
method amalgamates the strengths of attention mechanisms and
bidirectional Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) networks, bolstering the
model’s ability to capture intricate patterns and dependencies within
sequential data, particularly in scenarios involving small or
constrained datasets. Through empirical analysis, we delve into the
intricate dynamics of neural network architectures, specifically
examining the impact of varying numbers of hidden layers and the
occurrence of training errors. These aspects are scrutinised in the
context of unsupervised pretraining methods, with a focus on their
effectiveness in generating robust and informative representations for
open relation extraction tasks. Furthermore, we propose the use of
knowledge graph techniques to tackle the challenge of imbalanced data
during information extraction processes. Our study demonstrates that the
use of ABiLSTM yields superior results in open relation extraction
tasks, even when dealing with small or limited datasets. This
advancement represents a significant contribution to the fields of
natural language understanding and information extraction.
Copper(I)-Catalyzed Tunable Synthesis of Polythioindoles by Insertion of Sulfur
Authors: Ni Penghui , Tan Jing , Jiang Wujiu , Tan yuxing , Deng Guojun
Published: June 2024

Copper(I)-catalyzed temperature- and oxidant-induced selective synthesis
of pentathiepinoindoles and diindole tetrasulfides is demonstrated.
Among them, unsymmetric tetrathiadiindole compounds were synthesized for
the first time. In this strategy, the key intermediate biindolyls were
in situ generated through Cu-catalyzed direct C–H transformations of
indoles. The biindolyls could be selectively converted into the
corresponding products by fine-tuning reaction conditions. More than 50
polythioindole products were synthesized with excellent regioselectivity
and broad functional group tolerance.
Self-Activated Multifunctional PHC Bandage for Accelerated Wound Healing in Movable Parts
Authors: Wei liqi , Liu Xin , Li Yuanqiang , Han Yu , Ren Yiping , Zou Tianshu , Yu Pengcheng , Chen Yining , Zhang Biao , Wang Zixuan , Jiang Jingyi , Chen Rui , Cheng Yan , Ma Hongxia
Published: June 2024

Wound healing in movable parts poses challenges due to frequent
activities, leading to delayed recovery and heightened susceptibility to
bacterial infections and inflammation. Although hydrogel-based dressings
have been explored, their therapeutic effectiveness is limited by their
poor resistance to stimuli and low mechanical strength. Here, to address
this issue, we present a novel self-activated multifunctional PHC
bandage that not only prevents bacterial infection but also capitalizes
on the inherent mobility of the affected area to expedite the wound
healing process. The PHC bandage was fabricated by incorporating
photothermal copper bismuth sulfide (Cu3BiS3) nanoparticles (NPs) into
piezoelectric and pyroelectric polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF). Upon
exposure to near-infrared light, the embedded Cu3BiS3 nanoparticles
generate localized heat, activating the PVDF and inducing the production
of abundant reactive oxygen species for bacterial inactivation.
Furthermore, the continuous movement of the wounded area triggers the
PVDF to generate a sustained electrical field, promoting cell migration
and proliferation to facilitate wound healing. Importantly, the robust
encapsulation of PVDF ensures secure containment of the loaded Cu3BiS3
nanoparticles, improving the biocompatibility and sustainable
utilization of this innovative wound dressing. This innovative design
offers a promising and effective solution to improve wound healing in
movable parts, potentially revolutionizing wound care technology.
Development of a tetraplex digital PCR (dPCR) assay for the detection of invasive snake species in Florida, U.S.A.
Authors: Miller Melissa , Bloch Melody , Balaguera-Reina Sergio , Helmick Ericka , Mazzotti Frank , Bahder Brian
Published: June 2024

Florida, U.S.A. is a hotspot of biological invasions with over 500
non-native species reported. Reptiles encompass the majority of
non-native wildlife with over 50 species established, many of which are
sympatric and are identified as invasive due to their impacts to the
environment, economy, and human health and safety. Reports of new
non-native reptiles occur and many established non-native reptiles
continue to expand their ranges in Florida, increasing the need for
multi-taxa detection and monitoring capabilities. Invasive constrictor
snakes are a primary focus of management efforts due to life history
traits that favor successful establishment and dispersal in Florida as
well as their impacts to native wildlife and Everglades restoration
efforts. While traditional survey methods that rely on visual detections
fail to reliably detect invasive constrictors, environmental DNA (eDNA)
has proven to be a promising method for detection of cryptic and rare
species across the landscape. To address emerging needs for
multi-species detection and monitoring in Florida we developed the first
tetraplex dPCR assay designed for detection of four species of invasive
constrictor snakes, including Burmese pythons (Python bivittatus),
northern African pythons (P. sebae), boa constrictors (Boa constrictor),
and rainbow boas (Epicrates cenchria). In this tetraplex assay, no
cross-amplification across species was documented. This assay serves as
a valuable tool for faster and more accurate monitoring efforts of these
invasive species in south Florida.
IRAK4 is a critical regulator of inflammatory signalling through Toll like receptors (TLR) 4 and 7/8 in murine and human lungs
Authors: SAYERS Ian , Thakker Dhruma , Billington Charlotte , Kreideweiss Stefan , Grundl Marc , Bouyssou Thierry , Thamm Sven , Kreuz Sebastian , HALL IAN
Published: June 2024

Background and purpose: Toll like receptors (TLR) 4 and 7/8 play an
important role in mediating the inflammatory effects of bacterial and
viral pathogens. IRAK4 is an important regulator of TLR signalling, and
hence is a potential therapeutic target in diseases characterised by
increased lung inflammatory signalling. Experimental approach: We used
an established murine model of acute lung inflammation, and studied
human lung tissue ex vivo to investigate the effects of inhibiting IRAK4
on lung inflammatory pathways. Key results: We show that TLR4
stimulation produces an inflammatory response characterised by
neutrophil influx and TNFα production in murine lungs, and that these
responses are markedly reduced in IRAK4 kinase-dead mice. In addition,
we characterise a novel selective IRAK4 inhibitor, BI1543673 and show
that this compound is able to reduce LPS induced airway inflammation in
wild type mice. BI1543673 also reduced inflammatory responses to both
TLR4 and TLR 7/8 stimulation in human lung tissue studied ex vivo.
Conclusions and implications: These data show demonstrate a key role for
IRAK4 signalling in lung inflammation, and suggest that IRAK4 inhibition
has potential utility for treating lung diseases characterised by
inflammatory responses driven through TLR4 and TLR 7/8.
Exploring Bioinformatics Solutions for Improved Leishmaniasis Diagnostic Tools: a review
Authors: Costa Natáli , Pereira Allana , Silva Cibele , Souza Emanuelle , Ferreira Luiz Felipe , Oliveira Beatriz de , Hernandes Marcelo , Pereira Valéria
Published: June 2024

Significant populations in tropical and sub-tropical locations all over
the world are severely impacted by a group of neglected tropical
diseases called leishmaniasis. This disease is caused by roughly 20
species of the protozoan parasite from the Leishmania genus. Disease
prevention strategies that include early detection, vector control,
treatment of affected individuals, and vaccination are all essential.
The diagnosis is critical for selecting methods of therapy, preventing
transmission of the disease, and minimizing symptoms so that the
affected individual can have a better quality of life. Nevertheless, the
diagnostic methods do eventually have limitations, and there is no
established gold standard. Some disadvantages include the existence of
cross-reactions with other species, limited sensitivity, and
specificity, which are mostly determined by the type of antigen used to
perform the tests. A viable alternative for a more precise diagnosis is
the application of recombinant antigens, which have been generated using
bioinformatics approaches and have shown increased diagnostic accuracy.
This approach proves valuable as it spans from epitope selection to
predicting the interactions within the antibody-antigen complex through
docking analysis. As a result, identifying potential new antigens using
bioinformatics resources becomes an effective technique, since it may
result in an earlier and more accurate diagnosis. The purpose of this
review is to evaluate the efficacy of in silico approaches for selecting
recombinant antigens for leishmaniasis diagnosis.