bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Lecturers’ Perspectives on English Medium Instruction (EMI): Implications for Professional Development
Authors: Birgün Mehmet
Published: April 2024

Purpose: Turkish universities have increasingly embraced English Medium Instruction (EMI) as a teaching approach, which is a part of a global push to internationalize higher education. This present study examines the perspectives of 30 EMI lecturers working at universities in Turkey, emphasizing the role of EMI in the internationalization of higher education. The study aims to explore how these lecturers perceive EMI and how they engage with it, identifying both commonalities in their perspectives and the challenges they encounter.
Methodology: In this qualitative case study, purposive sampling was used to select the EMI lecturers from universities in Turkey. Data collection was conducted through semi-structured interviews, allowing for in-depth exploration of lecturers' perspectives and their insights. Content analysis, focusing on the complexities and nuances of EMI implementation, was used to systematically examine and interpret the themes emerging from the interviews.
Findings: The study identifies the key benefits of EMI as the increasing access to scientific knowledge, improved career prospects, and enhanced English proficiency. However, EMI also brings significant challenges, such as the difficulty of instruction in a foreign language, additional time requirements compared to Turkish Medium instruction (TMI), and issues related to terminology and cultural integration. These challenges underscore the need for targeted professional development to fully incorporate EMI's potential in improving higher education.
Highlights: EMI increases access to global scholarly resources and encourages the development of English proficiency in accordance with international academic standards. It promotes global competitiveness among graduates, providing significant career and academic opportunities. Challenges include linguistic barriers in teaching and learning and intensive preparation time. The study advocates for specific professional development programs to effectively address the pedagogical and linguistic challenges of EMI. Future implications are discussed, and suggestions are offered to help with implementation.
Relatıons Between Error Management Culture, Work Engagement And Organizational Creativity
Authors: Nanto Zülküf , Boydak Özan Mukadder
Published: April 2024

Purpose: The purpose of this research is to determine the effects of error management culture and work engagement behaviors on organizational creativity.
Design/Methodology/Approach: In this study, the relational screening model was used since it was aimed to determine the relationship, relational change, effect and their degrees between at least two variables. In the 2018-2019 academic year, 747 teachers working in primary and secondary schools in five education regions in the city center of Elaziğ constitute the sample of the research. Relational screening model was used. The “Error Management Culture” scale was developed by the researcher. In the research, structural equation analysis was used to measure the effects of error management culture and work engagement behaviors on organizational creativity, and correlation analysis was used to measure the relationship between these concepts. In this research, a mediation analysis was conducted considering that the error management culture has a mediating role in the effect of work engagement behaviors on organizational creativity.
Findings: In the research, it has been determined that the error management culture and the behaviors of work engagement have a significant relationship with organizational creativity. Error management culture and work engagement predict organizational creativity positively, significantly and weakly. In the mediation analysis, it was concluded that the error management culture partially mediate the effect of work engagement behaviors on organizational creativity.
Highlights: In schools, practices that support teachers’ engagement to work should be included. In addition, in-service trainings and informative trainings on managing errors should be given to administrators and teachers.
Evaluasi Ketebalan Perkerasan Lentur dengan Metode Desain Manual 2017 pada Proyek Peningkatan Jalan Provinsi Simpang Durian Mulo – Namo Ukur, Langkat
Authors: Gultom Daniel , Hanova Yudha
Published: April 2024

Ruas jalan Simpang Durian Mulo–Namo Ukur Kabupaten Langkat, Provinsi Sumatera Utara adalah salah satu ruas jalan lintas provinsi dengan status jalan kolektor primer kelas III. Ruas jalan ini banyak dilalui oleh kendaraan berat yang melebihi kapasitas maksimum rencana, hal tersebut mengakibatkan kerusakan berat pada ruas jalan. Peningkatan kendaraan bermuatan berat yang melintas di ruas jalan Simpang Durian Mulo–Namo Ukur Kabupaten Langkat dalam beberapa dekade terakhir telah menimbulkan kerusakan struktur pada ruas jalan tersebut. Desain infrastruktur jalan dianalisis memakai metode Manual Desain Perkerasan Jalan Tahun 2017. Langkah pertama adalah mengumpulkan data lalu lintas, termasuk volume lalu lintas harian rata-rata. Langkah kedua adalah pengumpulan data geoteknik, seperti data California Bearing Ratio (CBR), dan data Sandcone test. Kemudian langkah terakhir adalah perencanaan detail konstruksi perkerasan jalan termasuk spesifikasi material, dan ketebalan lapisan. Hasil analisa diperoleh bahwa konstruksi desain yang dibangun terdiri dari empat lapis perkerasan yaitu, lapisan permukaan (AC-WC, AC-BC) setebal 10 cm, lapisan fondasi kelas A setebal 40 cm, dan urugan pilihan setebal 10 cm, dengan total ketebalan sebesar 60 cm. Pelaksanaan di lapangan didapat ketebalan 56,5 cm sehingga diperoleh perbedaan ketebalan sebesar 3,5 cm. Perbedaan ketebalan terjadi akibat cuaca yang kurang bagus pada saat pekerjaan pemadatan, sehingga terjadi penurunan ketebalan pada lapisan.
PENDAMPINGAN USAHA MAHASISWA PRODUK SELAI BUNGA TELANG (SEBATANG) UNTUK MEMPEROLEH SERTIFIKAT HALAL
Authors: Utami Wiji , Irawan Turino Adi , Antari Laila , Rifli Dandy Firmansyah , Yunita Riska Pramista
Published: April 2024

Selai tergolong sebagai makanan olahan siap saji yang memiliki warna mencolok serta tambahan pemanis dengan konsentrasi tinggi. Oleh karena itu, Selai Bunga Telang (Sebatang) diciptakan untuk menghasilkan selai yang tidak hanya memiliki nilai estetika dan enak, tetapi memperhatikan faktor nutrisi dan kehalalan produk. Kegiatan pendampingan ini berguna untuk memperoleh SH produk Sebatang melalui LP3H dan menghasilkan produk sehat, bernutrisi, dan menarik. Selai diciptakan menggunakan metode eksperimental dan diuji menggunakana metode kualitatif (derajat keasaman) dan kuantitatif (uji organoleptik). Selanjutnya, pendaftaran SH produk Sebatang dilakukan pada aplikasi SIHALAL. Kriteria pada uji organoleptik adalah rasa, aroma, tekstur, dan warna. Produk Sebatang memperoleh hasil pH 3 yang menyebabkan perubahan warna selai, meningkatkan aroma, kesegaran, dan dapat menjadi pengawet alami. Sedangkan hasil uji organoleptik produk sebatang diperoleh rasa (sangat enak), aroma (cukup harum), tekstur (kental), dan warna (sangat terang). Secara teoritik, hasil studi ini  sebagai sumber literatur, referensi pelaku UMKM, dan pembuat kebijakan (pemerintah) tentang BTP yang aman bagi tubuh. Selain itu secara praktek rumusan ini sebagai inovasi produk dan ketahanan pangan yang menjadi rujukan dalam produksi selai yang halal, estetik, enak, sehat, dan bergizi. Jam is classified as a ready-to-eat processed food that has a bright color and a high concentration of additional sweeteners. Therefore, Telang Flower Jam (Sebatang) was created to produce jam that not only has aesthetic value and tastes good, but also pays attention to nutritional factors and the product is halal. This mentoring activity is useful for obtaining SH of Sebatang products through LP3H and producing healthy, nutritious, and attractive products. Jam was created using experimental methods and tested using qualitative (acidity) and quantitative (organoleptic test) methods. Furthermore, the SH registration of the Sebar product is carried out on the SIHALAL application. The criteria for the organoleptic test are taste, aroma, texture, and color. The Sebatang product produces a pH of 3 which causes a change in the color of the jam, improves aroma, and freshness, and can be used as a natural preservative. The organoleptic test results for a stick product obtained taste (very good), aroma (quite fragrant), texture (thick), and color (very bright). Theoretically, the results of this study serve as a source of literature, references for MSME actors, and policymakers (government) regarding food additives that are safe for the body. Apart from that, practically this formula is a product innovation and food security which is a reference in the production of halal, aesthetic, delicious, healthy, and nutritious jam.
UNRAVELING THE DYNAMICS OF INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION AND ADAPTATION PROCESSES IN MULTICULTURAL SETTINGS
Authors: Tri Nguyen Minh
Published: April 2024

The purpose of this article is to provide an explanation of the concept of intercultural communication and its nature while also identifying the crucial cultural adaptation process. The study used a qualitative literature search method to form and analyse the adaptation process in intercultural communication. Additionally, the article emphasises that culture shock plays a significant role in the dynamics of the adaptation process. Moreover, it points out that every individual faces distinct challenges during each phase of the adaptation process.
DINAMIKA KEPRIBADIAN TOKOH DAN PENGARANG DALAM NOVEL RAHASIA NEGERI OSI KARYA ABINAYA GHINA JAMELA
Authors: Wildanta Yandi Chidlir , Indrastuti Novi Siti Kussuji
Published: April 2024

Penelitian ini mengkaji dinamika kepribadian dan aspek sosiologi pengarang yang terdapat dalam novel Rahasia Negeri Osi (RNO) Karya Abinaya Ghina Jamela. Data dalam penelitian ini berupa teks dan dokumentasi media yang memiliki relevansi dengan RNO. Selanjutnya, data dianalisis dengan metode deskriptif analisis dengan cara mendeskripsikan fakta dan menghubungkan data dengan pendekatan psikoanalisis Sigmund Freud, yaitu struktur kepribadian dan dinamika kepribadian; dan diperkuat dengan metode sosiologi sastra Ian Watt, yaitu lingkungan pengarang, sastra sebagai cerminan masyarakat, dan fungsi sastra. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa dinamika kepribadian tokoh utama dalam RNO dipengaruhi oleh obsesi dan eksplorasi Petos terhadap rasa ingin tahu. Melalui perasaan tersebut, Petos berhasil memproduksi kesenangan sekaligus menengahkan bentuk kontrol terhadap kesenangan tersebut baik secara realistik maupun moralistik. Selanjutnya, melalui gudang pengetahuan yang diperoleh dari keluarganya, Petos dapat mengontrol egonya berkaitan dengan sikap kehati-hatian terhadap orang asing, prinsip kesopanan, dan kebebasan berpendapat. Selain itu, secara sosiologis, representasi AGJ terhadap isu lingkungan, isu literasi, dan kritik terhadap orang dewasa dalam RNO dipengaruhi oleh lingkungan kepengarangan dan pengalaman menulis AGJ. Oleh karena itu, novel RNO tidak hanya berposisi sebagai teks sastra saja melainkan telah memberikan warna baru dalam khazanah sastra anak Indonesia.
DEDE OETOMO: HIS STRUGGLE AGAINST DISCRIMINATION OF HOMOSEXUALITY FROM 1978 TO 2016
Authors: Sumiati Wina , Sunandar Muhamad Nandang
Published: April 2024

Dede Oetomo, born in 1953, is Indonesia’s first LGBT (currently popular with LGBTQ+) activist. He uses the LGBT organisation GAYa NUSANTARA as a vehicle for LGBT to obtain safe sex education, to gain their emancipation in same-sex marriage, and to struggle anti-social and political discrimination. In this research essay, I will explain Oetomo’s struggle from his childhood to adulthood when he struggled for the LGBT emancipation in Indonesia, a Muslim-majority country. I use qualitative method to conduct the research begun with collecting primary sources like old magazines and photos from the GAYa Nusantara website. The result of the research shows that although Oetomo has had some minor success with his LGBT organisation to gain legal same-sex marriage and abolishing discrimination against LGBT, Oetomo keeps struggling to bring LGBT emancipation acknowledged in the Indonesian law.
Variabilidad del caudal del río Neuquén en las fases de su ciclo anual y su relación con índices climáticos
Authors: Ricetti Lorenzo , Hurtado Santiago I. , Agosta Scarel Eduardo , Cesanelli Andrés
Published: April 2024

El rı́o Neuquén reviste una gran importancia para la región de Patagonia Norte. Por esto, el presente trabajo plantea el estudio de la variabilidad de su caudal a partir de datos observados, en un contexto de emergencia hı́drica en la cuenca. Primero, se realizó una evaluación de algunos métodos de rellenado de datos de caudal diario, el cual arrojó que la regresión lineal múltiple es la más adecuada para la cuenca. Luego se identificaron las fases del ciclo anual, a partir de la propuesta de una metodologı́a objetiva. Esta identificó las fechas de inicio y final de tres fases del ciclo anual, en concordancia con el ciclo pluvio-nival del curso. Ası́, se identificó una fase de mı́nimo caudal entre principios del año calendario y fines de mayo, una fase de máximo relativo que se extiende hasta mediados de septiembre y una fase de máximo absoluto que tiene lugar hasta principios del año siguiente. Posteriormente, se estudiaron series de caudal representativas de cada fase. La totalidad de las series estudiadas mostraron un quiebre o salto abrupto entre el 2007 y el 2010 hacia menores valores, el cual induce tendencias negativas y significativas pero espurias. Durante el periodo homogéneo previo al quiebre, la variabilidad de las series mostró ser distinta entre las fases. Respecto a los potenciales forzantes, el caudal de la fase mı́nima mostró una relación inversa con el ı́ndice del Modo Anular del Sur (MAS) y directa con el ı́ndice TNA, representativo de la variabilidad de la temperatura superficial del mar (TSM) del Atlántico tropical norte. El caudal de la fase de máximo relativo exhibió una relación directa con los ı́ndices del Niño Oscilación del Sur (ENOS) e inversa con el ı́ndice TSA, de la TSM del sur del Atlántico tropical. Por último, se encontraron relaciones directas entre el caudal de la fase de máximo absoluto y los ı́ndices del ENOS y del Dipolo del océano Índico e inversas con los ı́ndices del MAS y TNA. Estos resultados aportan información sobre el cambio del régimen hidrológico del rı́o y su variabilidad, relevante en la gestión de un recurso estratégico.
Hedging crude oil and currencies fluctuations
Authors: Boubaker Heni , Zorgati Mouna Ben Saad
Published: April 2024

Relying on the D-Vine copula model, this paper delves into the hedging capabilities of Brent crude oil against the exchange rate of oil-exporting and oil-importing nations. The results affirm Brent crude oil’s role as a safeguard and a refuge against the fluctuations of major currencies. Furthermore, we reaffirm that oil retains its robust hedging and safe-haven attributes during times of crisis, with currency co-movements across all countries exhibiting greater correlation than during the entire dataset. Additionally, our empirical findings highlight an unusually positive correlation between Brent crude oil and the Russian exchange rate during the Russia-Ukraine conflict, demonstrating that oil functions as a less effective hedge and a less dependable refuge for the Russian exchange rate in such geopolitical turbulence.
How a Perceived Utilisation of IT-enabled Information shapes Customer Satisfaction in B2B arkets
Authors: Habjan Andreja
Published: April 2024

Background

Despite the recognised benefits of IT, we still know very little about how the perceived utilisation of IT-enabled information by suppliers is linked to customer satisfaction in B2B markets.

Objectives

To address this gap, this study develops a research model, which is then tested through a web-based survey of transport firms’ customers.

Methods/Approach

A web-based survey was conducted in Slovenia. The target population for this study was all export firms that utilise transport services.

Results

The study makes two key contributions to B2B marketing literature. First, results show that the more a supplier is perceived to utilise IT-enabled information in the service process, the less emphasis its customers place on prices when it comes to determining their satisfaction. Second, the results suggest that customers view the utilisation of IT-enabled information by suppliers of B2B services as a value-adding capability that boosts service quality perceptions.

Conclusions

Interestingly, although we expected that perceived utilisation of IT-enabled information would also increase the importance of service quality in forming customer satisfaction, the results suggested that this was not the case. Drawing on service quality literature, the study offers possible explanations.
Exploring the Link Between Education Length and Employment Outcomes among Youth in Europe: A Hierarchical Clustering Approach
Authors: Krpan Mira , Kedžo Margareta Gardijan , Žmuk Berislav
Published: April 2024

Background

As the world rapidly evolves, digitalisation continues, and artificial intelligence is used, it is crucial to understand how education systems are preparing future generations to succeed in this very dynamic environment where there is a tremendous demand for skilled workers.

Objectives

This paper analyses similarities and differences between European Union Member States regarding the educational attainment of young adults and their performance in the labour market.

Methods/Approach

Ward’s cluster method in hierarchical cluster analysis for output and outcome indicators of young adult education systems is used for two selected years: 2012 and 2021.

Results

Belgium, Cyprus, Denmark, France, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands have the highest average percentage of young adults with tertiary education in 2021. On the other hand, Belgium, Bulgaria, Hungary, Ireland, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, and Romania have the highest average employment and income benefits of tertiary education for young adults.

Conclusions

The average share of 25-to 34-year-olds with tertiary education increased significantly in the EU-27 between 2012 and 2021, partly due to higher demand for skilled workers in labour markets. Higher levels of education are generally associated with better employment opportunities and higher wages. However, there are large differences across EU economies. The results can help governments and education policymakers design future policies and provide insights into cross-country comparisons.
Enhancing Financial Performance through Absorptive Capacity: Evidence from Croatian Export Companies in Domestic and International Markets
Authors: Martinčević Ivana
Published: April 2024

Background

Export activities represent one of the prerequisites for the growth and development of economies. In combination with new digital technologies, they create a sustainable advantage and competitiveness in the market.

Objectives

The focus of this research was to determine whether there is a significant difference and connection between the absorptive capacity of accepting new technologies and its influence on financial performance in the domestic and foreign markets.

Methods /Approach

The relationship between the absorptive capacity of the application of new technologies and its influence on financial performance was investigated in a sample of Croatian companies. Structural equation modelling was used to investigate the relationship between absorptive capacity and financial performance.

Results

The results of the research confirm a statistically significant relationship between the absorptive capacity of accepting new technologies and its influence on the financial performance of export companies.

Conclusion

The analysis revealed that absorptive capacity significantly impacts the financial performance of Croatian export companies, with a stronger influence observed in foreign markets compared to domestic ones. These findings suggest that investing in the ability to absorb and apply new technologies is crucial for enhancing financial outcomes, particularly in the global marketplace.
Efficiency Analysis of Elementary Schools in Bratislava – A Two Step DEA Approach
Authors: Rafaj Oliver , Némethová Valéria
Published: April 2024

Education is a key area that should matter to the whole society. Measuring efficiency in education is a widely discussed academic and professional topic. The presented article focuses on investigating the efficiency of 57 elementary schools in the city of Bratislava. We used a two-step approach. In addition to measuring the output efficiency of elementary schools through the analysis of the non-parametric Data Envelopment Analysis method (DEA) with variable returns of scale (VRS), we also performed regression analyses to examine the connection between contextual variables and the measured output efficiency. The analysis shows that the achieved output efficiency is positively associated by the technical equipment of schools, staff in schools and the establishment (prestige) of schools in society. We noted a negative association with the number of students with special needs. Our findings can serve the city administration, as they can largely influence the monitored parameters by their own decision.
Oil and Food Price Before and During COVID-19 Pandemic in Nigeria: A Non-Linear ARDL Approach
Authors: Yusuf Muhammad-Bashir Owolabi , Salau Tunde Jibril , Adeiza Adams
Published: April 2024

This paper analyzes the relationship between food and oil prices in Nigeria before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, using monthly data from January 2018 to December 2021. The ARDL and NARDL models are applied to estimate the symmetry and asymmetric relationship that exists in food price behavior. The NARDL confirms the presence of asymmetries, and the bound test affirms the co-integration and long-run relationship among the variables. In the long run, there is a significant positive relation between oil price increases and food prices, but the long-run impact of oil price reductions on food prices is not significant. In the short run, only increases in oil prices exert a significant influence on food prices, while decreases in oil prices do not. Furthermore, the COVID-19 period exerts a positive and significant impact on food prices, while COVID-19 cases do not influence food prices in Nigeria.
Aportes de la sociología jurídica al Estado de Derecho en México
Authors: Adriano Fabre Armando
Published: April 2024

Esta investigación busca explicar los conceptos de sociología y sociología jurídica, sus diferencias y conexiones, con la finalidad de entender la necesidad de la sociología jurídica en el Estado de Derecho en México. Mediante la sociología jurídica se analiza la gobernanza del país. Se pretende explicar la relación del Estado de Derecho con la conducta humana en sociedad, pues solo a través de esta interrelación se logra entender las necesidades del país. Lo anterior sienta las bases para la consolidación del Estado de Derecho y la garantía de una calidad de vida óptima de la ciudadanía.
Editorial
Authors: Guillén Trejo Guadalupe del Carmen
Published: April 2024

Editorial del número 17.
أفعال الرسول  ودلالتها على الأحكام
Authors: زعيل حسين شخير
Published: April 2024

لا شك أن أفعال الرسول عليه الصلاة والسلام وأقواله هي دين الإسلام، وعليها تبنى الأحكام، فلذلك اعتنى علماء الأصول بأفعال الرسول عليه الصلاة والسلام كعنايتهم بأقواله، فاستقرءوا أقسامها ودلالتها على الأحكام الشرعية، وليس كل أفعاله صلى الله عليه وسلم للتشريع، فقد قسم علماء الأصول أفعال الرسول صلى الله عليه وسلم ثلاثة أقسام: القسم الأول: أفعال تعبدية محضة: وهي الأفعال التي يقصد بها الرسول صلى الله عليه وسلم التعبد لله تعالى. وهذه يشرع التأسي بالنبي صلى الله عليه وسلم فيها إجماعا، والقسم الثاني: أفعال جبلية محضة: وهي أفعال الرسول صلى الله عليه وسلم العادية. وهذه لا يشرع التأسي بالنبي صلى الله عليه وسلم فيها عند الجمهور، والقسم الثالث: أفعال تحتمل الجبلة والتعبد. وهذه وقع فيها خلاف بين علماء الأصول. والأقرب أنها للتشريع، لأن الأصل في أفعاله عليه الصلاة والسلام أنها للتشريع حتى تقوم قرينة راجحة أنها لغير التشريع، فجمعت كل ذلك في هذا البحث، لمعرفة أفعال الرسول عليه الصلاة والسلام وأقسامها ودلالتها على الأحكام.
التمثيل الاجتماعي لحياة ما بعد الحرب في ثلاث روايات عراقية
Authors: بـــــدر حـــذام
Published: April 2024

قد نتصور أنَّ الرواية ولدت باجتهاد فردي وليس لها أساس في الحياة الاجتماعية للأفراد ، وهذا تصور خاطئ ، لأنَّ الرواية هي بنية معقدة قد ترسم بوضوح العلاقة اليومية للأفراد (أبطال الرواية) وعلاقتهم المختلفة والمتشعبة مع المجتمع وما حولهم من حيوات ، فالرواية كما يراها (رينيه جيرار)  هي التي تبين حقيقة الإنسان وتبين عدم أصالة الكائن الإنساني .  وإذا عرفنا أنَّ هناك من يرى إنَّ الخالق الأدبي لا يقل أهمية عن عالم الاجتماع ، بل قد يفوقه بمراحل في الكثير من الاحيان ، بحكم الحساسية المرهفة التي يتمتع بها ، فضلاً عن قدرته على اقتناص جزئيات الحياة الاجتماعية ، وعلى وضع نفسيات شخوصه تحت التشريح  ، وعلى تعقبه لمراحل التغييرات الاجتماعية وانعكاساتها على القيم والسلوك والتوجهات، فإلى أي مدى استطاعت  الرواية العراقية رصد التمثيل الاجتماعي في العراق؟ وما الذي أدى إلى انهيار تلك المنظومة المتماسكة من التمثيل الاجتماعي ؟ كل ذلك سنقوم باستعراضه في هذا البحث الذي سيتخذ من روايات نشرت بعد الحروب المتكررة على العراق مادة له وهذه الروايات هي :

رواية (حارس التبغ) لعلي بدر.
رواية (مثلث الموت) لعلي لفته سعيد.
رواية (قتلة) لضياء الخالدي .
الحوار في رواية ربيع الكورونا لأحمد الهادي رشراش
Authors: صالح الجميلي محمد مطلك
Published: April 2024

يدخل الحوار في العمل السردي لا سيّما الرواية، وبجانب السرد والوصف، إذ يعتمد عليه في بناء الرواية وعلى المستويات كافة، ومن هنا تتجذر علاقته بالرواية لما له من وظائف عديدة منها تسريع الأحداث وتصوير الشخصية الروائية. تم اختيار رواية ربيع الكورونا لأحمد الهادي رشراش ميداناً للبحث لما تحمله الرواية من تقنيات فنية عالية في الحوار فضلا عن لغتها الشعرية. إذ احتوت الرواية على نصوصٍ كثيرةٍ من الحوار أظهرت دور الشخصيات في متون الرواية وعملت على تقديم الأحداث وبيان ابعادها الفنية والكشف عن الدلالات والمضامين التي تمخضت عنها.
قام البحث على مدخلٍ ومبحثين تضمن المدخل مفهوم الحوار ووظائفه في العمل الروائي وخص المبحث الأول بدراسة الحوار الخارجي: الحوار المجرد، والحوار المركب، والحوار الترميزي، وخص المبحث الثاني بدراسة الحوار الداخلي: تيار الوعي، والمونولوج، ومناجاة النفس، والارتجاع الفني، والتخييل.
تقويم أسئلة الامتحانات النهائية للأقسام العلمية والانسانية وفقاً لتصنيف البلوم المعرفي في كلية التربية الأساس جامعة صلاح الدين–أربيل
Authors: امين سلوى احمد
Published: April 2024

يهدف البحث الحالي إلى تحليل وتقويم أسئلة الامتحانات النهائية لأقسام كلية التربية الأساسية /جامعة صلاح الدين- اربيل، تمثل حدود البحث بالأسئلة الامتحانات النهائية للعام الدراسي (التقويم) الدور الأول في كلية التربية الأساسية/ جامعة صلاح الدين-اربيل، اذ استخدمت الباحثة المنهج الوصفي بشقيه المسحي والتحليلي، تكون مجتمع الدراسة من جميع أسئلة الامتحانات النهائية النظرية التي وضعها المدرسون في كلية التربية الاساسية لنهاية العام الدراسي (التقويم) / الدور الأول، ثم قامت الباحثة وبشكل عشوائي باختيار (15) اختبارا (أسئلة الامتحانات) لكل قسم من الاقسام العلمية والإنسانية والبالغ عددهم (6) أقسام، وزعت بالتساوي على مراحل الدراسية الأربعة ،وبذلك أصبح عدد الامتحانات(90) امتحاناً (اختبار) وبنسبة مئوية البالغة (51.72%)والذي مثلت عينة الدراسة، للتحقق من أهداف الدراسة صممت الباحثة استمارة خاصة لاستخدامها معياراً لتحليل أسئلة الامتحانات، حيث تكونت هذه الاستمارات من جميع مستويات المجال المعرفي تبعاً لهرم بلوم، مقابل كل مجموعة من الأفعال أو المحتويات التي تصفها، للتأكد من صدق الاداة فقد تم عرضها على مجموعة من الخبراء والمختصين في مجال المناهج وطرق التدريس، وبعد تحليل أراء المحكين استخرجت المعدلات النسبية لكل عنصر كما حددها هؤلاء الخبراء والمحكمين، اذ تراوحت بين (89%-90%) على مستويات الأهداف المعرفية ،ولإيجاد ثبات اداة المحكمين، أخذت الباحثة عينة عشوائية من أسئلة الامتحانات بلغت 15% من ورقة الاسئلة حللتها الباحثة حسب المستويات المعرفية مرتين وبفارق زمني قدره (4) أسابيع لإيجاد اتفاق الباحثة مع نفسها عبر الزمن، وكذلك اعطتها الى محلل أخر وطلبت منه تحليلها على وفق المعيار المحدد للتحليل، وبعد ذلك أوجدت الباحثة نسبة الاتفاق بينها وبين المحلل الاخر وذلك باستخدام معادلة سكوت، وجرى معالجة بيانات البحث بالوسائل والمعادلات الإحصائية حسب الحقيبة العلوم الاجتماعية SPSS،وإن اهم ما توصلت اليه البحث من النتائج هو، ان الامتحانات النهائية في كلية التربية الاساسية بجامعة صلاح الدين للعام الدراسي في الدور الاول تركز بدرجة كبيرة على مستويات الثلاث الاولى من مستويات هرم بلوم المعرفي والمتمثل بالتذكر والفهم والتطبيق، ونجد ان نسبة ضئيلة من اسئلة الامتحانات النهائية  تركز على مستوى التحليل والتركيب والتقويم، واستنادا الى ما توصلت اليه نتائج البحث الحالي تم عرض بعض التوصيات والمقترحات
Influence of Stitch Angle on the Flexural Response of Composite Structures
Authors: Alaziz Radwa , Saha Shuvam , Sullivan Rani W.
Published: April 2024

Utilizing lightweight composites in aerospace vehicles plays a pivotal role in sustainability by improving fuel efficiency and mitigating emissions. However, due to their low interlaminar strength, delaminations and microcracking degrade their strength and stiffness properties. Through-thickness stitching improves the interlaminar strength, thus increasing the delamination tolerance of composite structures. Therefore, in this study, the influence of repeated periodic stitching patterns, stitched at three different angles (0, 45, and 90°) w.r.t. the transverse direction, on the flexural properties of stitched composites is investigated. The strain distributions of these specimens were obtained using a single continuous optical fiber bonded to the tensile surface of the specimens. The results show that stitching at a 45° angle produced lower strains and higher flexural strength and bending modulus when compared to the stitched and unstitched laminates. An increase of 32.3 and 47.4% in the flexural strength and bending modulus were obtained, respectively, with reference to the unstitched laminates. The failure morphology of specimens was also analyzed using optical microscopy and revealed that the stitch seams arrested delaminations. However, due to the 45° angle, the damage progressed along a longer distance, thus resulting in an increased ultimate failure load.
TEKNOLOGI PASCA PANEN DAN DIVERSIFIKASI PRODUK OLAHAN CABAI DI KWT LESTARI DESA TRIMULYO KECAMATAN TEGINENENG KABUPATEN PESAWARAN
Authors: Ferziana Ferziana , Kartina Raida , Erfa Lisa , Adzania Lestari Mustika , Purnama Sari Hevia
Published: April 2024

Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ditujukan untuk memberikan solusi terhadap permasalahan nyata yang terjadi pada masyarakat melalui pengamalan IPTEKS yang dilakukan oleh perguruan tinggi secara melembaga melalui metode ilmiah langsung kepada masyarakat yang membutuhkannya.  Pengabdian kepada masyarakat dilaksanakan di Desa Trimulyo, Kecamatan Tegineneng, Kabupaten Pesawaran, Lampung Selatan pada tanggal 8 Agustus 2023 di kediaman ketua KWT Lestari dan diikuti oleh 25 peserta.  Tujuan kegiatan ini adalah: (1) memberikan pengetahuan kepada masyarakat petani tentang teknologi pasca panen dan strategi pemasaran hasil cabai; (2) memanfaatkan teknologi pengolahan hasil cabai berupa diversifikasi produk olahan cabai; (3) memberikan stimulan kepada kelompok tani berupa sarana pelatihan pengolahan hasil cabai.  Kegiatan berupa penyuluhan, transfer ilmu pengetahuan terkait penanganan pasca panen serta teknologi diversifikasi produk olahan cabai seperti cabai bubuk, cabai kering, saus cabai serta pengemasannya.  Pelaksanaan kegiatan meliputi tahapan (1) identifikasi permasalahan; (2) persiapan tim pelaksana yang meliputi pemenuhan administrasi, persiapan materi penyuluhan dan bahan praktik; (3) pelaksanaan kegiatan melalui kegiatan penyuluhan dan diskusi lalu dilanjutkan dengan praktik langsung.  Materi yang disampaikan mengenai arti penting pasca panen dan teknik pengolahan hasil cabai yang tepat serta manfaatnya bagi pelaku usaha tani cabai dalam berinovasi dan meningkatkan pendapatan.  Kegiatan pasca panen yang didemonstrasikan yakni teknik penyortiran, grading, pengemasan, dan pelabelan.  Produk olahan yang didemonstrasikan yaitu saus cabai.  Antusiasme peserta sangat tinggi selama pelaksanaan hingga akhir kegiatan.  Hal ini dapat diidentifikasi dari adanya peningkatan pengetahuan dan keterampilan peserta tentang penanganan pasca panen cabai serta diversifikasi produk olahan cabai berdasarkan hasil kuisioner yang dibagikan sebelum dan sesudah kegiatan.
BIMTEK INOVASI PRODUK BEKU HASIL PERIKANAN DALAM MENINGKATKAN PENDAPATAN KELOMPOK WANITA NELAYAN DI DESA SUKARAJA LAMPUNG SELATAN
Authors: Zukryandry Zukryandry , Hidayat Beni , Muslihudin M. , Verdini Liana
Published: April 2024

Desa Sukaraja merupakan salah satu desa yang berada di kawasan pesisir Kecamatan Rajabasa, Kabupaten Lampung Selatan, Provinsi Lampung. Seperti kawasan pesisir pada umumnya, desa ini mempunyai potensi besar dalam bidang hasil perikanan. Potensi tersebut kurang dimanfaatkan dengan baik, dimana ketika musim panen tiba, ikan hasil tangkapan melimpah, namun tidak semua ikan hasil tangkapan dapat dimanfaatkan dengan baik, bahkan dibuang begitu saja karena sudah rusak, sedangkan pada musim paceklik ikan sulit untuk diolah. diperoleh, sehingga masyarakat kekurangan sumber pangan. protein untuk dikonsumsi. Hal ini disebabkan kurangnya pengetahuan masyarakat dalam mengolah produk perikanan untuk menjaga kualitas dan umur simpannya. Kegiatan ini bertujuan untuk memberikan pengetahuan dan keterampilan kepada masyarakat Desa Sukaraja khususnya kelompok perempuan nelayan mengenai cara penanganan, pengolahan dan pemasaran hasil perikanan. Metode yang digunakan berupa pemberian materi, pelatihan dan praktek. Data yang diperoleh dari rata-rata skor evaluasi awal dan akhir peserta pelatihan adalah 32,50 dan 85,00. Jika dilihat dari peningkatan skornya terlihat terjadi peningkatan skor sebesar 52,50 poin. Peningkatan skor pada evaluasi akhir menunjukkan bahwa kegiatan pelatihan berjalan cukup baik. Oleh karena itu, pelatihan ini sangat tepat diberikan kepada masyarakat untuk menambah pengetahuan dan keterampilannya. Hasil dari sosialisasi ini adalah masyarakat memperoleh peningkatan pengetahuan mengenai pengolahan hasil perikanan, makanan beku, pengemasan, legalitas dan pemasaran produk, serta peningkatan keterampilan dengan mempraktekkan langsung pembuatan hasil perikanan. produk.
Computational Large-Scale Screening of Bioorthogonal 1,2,4,5-Tetrazine/trans-Cyclooctene Cycloadditions
Authors: Svatunek Dennis
Published: April 2024

Bioorthogonal reactions between 1,2,4,5-tetrazines and trans-cyclooctenes have emerged as valuable chemical tools in the fields of chemical biology and material science, and they hold significant potential for medical applications. The most critical attribute of such reactions is their rate. Experimental investigations into the reactivity of 1,2,4,5-tetrazines are time-consuming and costly. In contrast, computational screenings can rapidly identify reactants that exhibit desired reactivity. In this study, we introduce a tool for automated computational screening that assesses the reactivity of a large pool of tetrazines. This effort has produced an initial dataset of 1,288 reaction barriers, which can be utilized to develop machine learning models.
Analogies and differences in the photoactivation mechanism of bathy and canonical bacteriophytochromes revealed by multiscale modeling
Authors: Salvadori Giacomo , Mennucci Benedetta
Published: April 2024

Bacteriophytochromes are light-sensing biological machines that interconvert between two spectroscopically distinct states, Pr and Pfr. The relative stability of the two states is opposite in canonical and bathy bacteriophytochromes but in both cases the switch between them is triggered by a photoisomerization of an embedded bilin chromophore, the effects of which propagate throughout the protein with different timescales. Here, we applied an integrated multiscale strategy of (QM/)MM molecular dynamics simulations and excited-state QM/MM nonadiabatic dynamics with enhanced sampling techniques to the Agrobacterium fabrum bathy phytochrome and compared the results with those obtained for the canonical phytochrome Deinococcus radiodurans. Contrary to what recently suggested, we found that the photoactivation of both phytochromes is directly triggered by the same photoisomerization process involving an hula-twist motion. However, only in the bathy phytochrome the photoproduct evolves into a heterogeneous and dynamic intermediate, Lumi-F, in which the bilin has reached the final (Pr) configurational state. Moreover, the protein pocket of the bathy phytochrome responds in a microsecond timescale, by reorienting several aminoacidic residues and causing the spine to tilt.
Healthcare support for ukrainian refugees in the Czech Republic: a literature review
Authors: Shuranova L. , Vacková J. , Hellerová K. , Faltová B. , Vistořín R. , Švestková R. , Prokešová R.
Published: April 2024

The article focuses on the analysis of "most common methods providing health care to migrants and refugees and on the other hand on the analysis of "most common health problems" of refugees and migrants especially in Europe after the outbreak of war in Ukraine. Stemming from the conflict since 2014, it has triggered the most significant wave of refugees in contemporary history. The method of analysis is a "literature review" created from available sources in Medline, Scopus, PubMed, and Web of Science, focusing on data systematization within the GAJU 101/2022/S project funded by the South Bohemian University in České Budějovice, Czech Republic. The search strategy included keywords such as "Ukrainian migrants," "refugees," "health data," "central registry," "healthcare crisis," and "aid provision," employing logical operators. We examined 41 literary sources from both Czech and international publications, as well as official institution websites. The study identifies the complex interplay between migration and health, revealing diverse needs among migrants and refugees. It emphasizes the necessity of developing effective healthcare policies, particularly in crisis situations. Understanding the implementation of legal provisions for healthcare access is crucial for adapting healthcare systems in Europe. Upholding the principles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights during information gathering ensures equal access to medical assistance regardless of individuals' status or financial standing. Therefore, further research in this direction should not only deepen our understanding of the migration-health relationship but also translate knowledge into policies for improving healthcare conditions for migrants and refugees in Europe.
Application of Near-infrared reflectance spectroscopy in the diagnosis of varicocele in children and adolescents
Authors: Digtiar V.A. , Vernihora D.G. , Zavorotnya Yu.V. , Gladkiy A.P. , Kaminska M.O.
Published: April 2024

Varicocele is a venous anomaly characterized by the enlargement of the plexus of veins in the testicle. In pediatric cases, indications for surgical intervention in varicocele include palpable dilatation of the enlargement of the plexus veins, intermittent pain in the ipsilateral testicle, and a 20% reduction in size of the ipsilateral testicle compared to the contralateral healthy one. The limitations of evaluating these criteria and the need to assess semen parameters prompt clinicians to explore new diagnostic methods for timely surgical interventions in adolescents. One such promising study involves Near-infrared reflectance spectroscopy (NIRS) in the Near-infrared range. The aim of the research is to evaluate the diagnostic capabilities of NIRS in children with varicocele to determine the indications for surgical intervention. The study included 65 boys aged 11 to 17 years with left-sided grade III varicocele (main group) and 29 healthy boys as a control group. Monitoring of regional oxygen saturation (rSO2) of testicular tissues was conducted using optical spectroscopy. NIRS examination of testicular tissues in both study and control groups showed statistically homogeneous data for regional oxygen saturation in the healthy (right) testicle. However, the NIRS study revealed significantly lower oxygen saturation (rSO2) in the testicular tissue of the left testicle in patients with varicocele compared to the control group. The diagnostic significance of the difference in bilateral NIRS monitoring Δ rSO2 >13% reliably characterized the presence of testicular hypotrophy by more than 20% compared to the healthy contralateral side (AUC=0.64, 95% CI (0.505-0.775), sensitivity – 79%, specificity – 50%, p=0.042). Δ rSO2 >11% values indicated disturbances in spermogram related to oxidative stress (AUC=0.702, 95% DI (0.51-0.88), sensitivity – 82%, specificity – 61%, p=0.031). Therefore, NIRS study data have potential valuable information for the diagnosis and selection of treatment for varicocele in children. The research utilizing Near-infrared Reflectance Spectroscopy revealed a significant potential of this method for diagnosing and assessing the impact of varicocele on the microcirculation of testicular tissue in children. The diagnostic significance of the difference in bilateral monitoring using this non-invasive technique in determining the state of testicles and the possibility of addressing the question of the necessity of surgical intervention is established.
Anti-blastocystis activity of hop extracts in vitro
Authors: Pokhil S.I. , Kazmirchuk V.V. , Tymchenko O.M. , Yevsiukova V.Y. , Melnyk A.L.
Published: April 2024

Blastocystis sp. are the most common, unicellular, anaerobic parasites of the intestinal tract of many animal and human species that can cause various digestive diseases. Metronidazole has long been used as a first-line treatment for blastocystosis, but recent clinical and in vitro studies have demonstrated its low efficacy against Blastocystis sp. The aim of this study was to determine the in vitro sensitivity of Blastocystis sp. clinical isolates to carbonic acid hop extracts and alcohol hop extracts in comparison with metronidazole. Five cultures of Blastocystis sp. were isolated from faecal samples from patients with irritable bowel syndrome with predominant diarrhoea (IBS-D, Rome IV). The parasites were identified by microscopy of faecal smears permanently stained with trichrome, Wheatley’s modification and Heidenhain’s iron-haematoxylin. Blastocystis sp. was cultivated at 37°C under anaerobic conditions on RPMI-1640 with antibiotics and horse serum, taking into account their growth characteristics. To detect the anti­blastocystic activity hop extracts and metronidazole were tested in the range from 1000 μg/ml to 1 μg/ml.The presence and number of viable Blastocystis sp. cells were determined after 24, 48, 72 and 96 hours. Blastocystis sp. cells were counted in a hemocytometer using the trypan blue dye exclusion test. All experiments were performed in triplicate. According to the results of in vitro sensitivity of 5 clinical isolates of Blastocystis sp. to the action of carbonic acid hop extract, alcohoicl hop extract and metronidazole, a direct positive pattern in the dose-response and contact time-response effects was established. Alcoholic hop extract showed the highest level of antiblastocystic activity with indicators (for 72-hour parasite cultures) of the minimum inhibitory concentration (which inhibits the parasite cultures growth by 50%) (2.8±0,8) μg/ml and the minimum lethal concentration (which destroys parasite cells by 100%) – 8 μg/ml, being 2.4 and 4.5 times lower than the minimum inhibitory concentration and 8 and 62.5 times lower, than the minimum lethal concentration for hop extract and metronidazole, respectively (p<0.05). It has been shown that alcoholic hop extract (≥16 μg/ml) causes gradual morphological changes in Blastocystis sp. cells, leading to their complete destruction.In contrast to metronidazole, subinhibitory concentrations of hop extract (<2 μg/ml) do not stimulate the proliferation of Blastocystis sp. cells in vitro.
Current regenerative approaches to the treatment of generalized periodontitis in young people (literature review)
Authors: Kopchak O.V , Kovach I.V. , Litvinova Y.V. , Yanishevsky K.A. , Marchenko N.S.
Published: April 2024

Periodontal diseases are a component of the global burden of chronic morbidity worldwide. The prevalence of periodontitis increases with age, reaching a high at the age of 40, which has increased medical and social importance. In Ukraine the prevalence of periodontal diseases among people aged 19-24 reaches 30%, 25-30 years – more than 60%, and in the age group 35-44 years and older – varies from 92 to 98%. With the generalized form of periodontitis in young people, considerable degradation of periodontal tissues occurs, while treatment measures are mainly ineffective, with a temporary therapeutic effect that only stabilizes the course of disease. The goal of this literature review was to identify innovative approaches to the reparation and regeneration of affected periodontal tissues that could be used as non-invasive treatment modes. The conducted analysis included studies whose findings were published in 52 English- and Ukrainian-language information sources for the period 1985-2022. The literature search was carried out in the PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar databases and in the electronic catalog of the National Scientific Medical Library of Ukraine. The results of the literature review confirm the considerable potential of cell therapy supplemented with platelet-rich plasma for the formation of new periodontal tissues, which supported their use to promote the regenerative process. In combination with stem cells, platelet-rich plasma provides a considerable increase in the effectiveness of periodontal disease treatment in young people. The literature search was carried out in PubMed databases (327 sources), Scopus (121 sources), Google Academy (16 articles) and in the electronic catalog of the National Scientific Medical Library of Ukraine (89 records). Out of 537, 52 sources were selected for review. Periodontal tissue disease is an actual problem today. According to the data of the analyzed literature, the use of stem cells in dentistry is actively studied, but there are no recommendations and protocols for their use in periodontology. The analyzed scientific sources, the results of which were published in English- and Ukrainian-language sources, aimed at tissue regeneration, have a significant impact on the creation of new approaches to the treatment of generalized periodontitis. The world experience of using cellular technologies with using stem cells demonstrates the significant potential and positive results of their application to promote the regenerative process in the comprehensive treatment of periodontal diseases. The combination of stem cells and platelet-enriched plasma significantly increases the effectiveness of treatment of periodontal tissue diseases, in particular generalized periodontitis in young people. The use of stem cells and growth factors, which contains platelet-rich plasma, allows you to significantly increase the effectiveness of periodontal disease treatment.