bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Using Demonstration in Teaching Writing through Procedure Text for SMA Students
Authors: Sanda Silfi
Published: January 2024

This paper is mainly about using demonstration for teaching writing 'by using procedure text in relation to local culture in English language teaching. Recipe of local food is one of the procedure texts that can be applied in teaching writing. The local culture exposed in the text is the local food of Palembang, Pindang, in term of how to make it. How to make Pindang consists of a series of steps which shows how to achieve some goals, called procedure text. In curriculum of SMA, procedure taught as one kind of text materials in English teaching learning process at school. The technique employed for comprehending and appreciating this text is demonstration teaching technique and presenting technique designed especially for motivating students' focus on the text, technique activities for developing students' writing ability.
The Feminist and Orientalist Perspective in Gurindher Chadha's Bride and Prejudice
Authors: Astuti Irma Windy
Published: January 2024

This article discusses a movie by Gurindher Chandha's Bride and Prejudice which is an adaptation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. The movie, despite being a mainstream one, contains critiques about patriarchy in Indian society and is against Western's orientalist notion about India. For these reasons, this article is trying to unfold how feminism and orientalism are presented in the movie.
The Question of Grammatical Equivalence in Translation
Authors: Sudartini Siti
Published: January 2024

This study is concerned with three aspects of grammatical equivalence occurring in translation, namely, person, tense and voice. In particular, this study tries to answer some questions related to the notion of grammatical equivalence in English-Bahasa Indonesia translation related to the categories of person (pronoun), tenses, and voice. This study is a descriptive qualitative one which tries to describe and delineate the phenomenon of translation naturally without the intervention of an experiment or an artificially contrived treatment. This kind of study requires a holistic perspective of there search area in order to gather as much information as possible and to avoid any manipulation or interference in the study context. The results of the study have shown the followings. Firstly, most of the English pronouns with person reference are translated by the personal pronouns in Bahasa Indonesia, some are not translated by the personal pronouns in Bahasa Indonesia since their meaning are considered known from their context, and some other are not translated by personal pronouns but rather by repeating then our reference. Secondly, the category of tense in Englis his presented morphologically by changing the verb forms whereas in Bahasa Indonesia it is presented lexically by adding words indicating the time relation of the event presented by the verb. Thirdly, both English and Bahasa Indonesia have the category of voice but they do not always use this category with the same frequency. The active forms in English are not always translated into active forms in Bahasa Indonesia, and vice versa.
The Uniqueness of English Noun Phrase In Relation to Word Order Universals
Authors: Kristianto T. M.A.
Published: January 2024

The languages used all over the world have their own grammars consisting of certain components, like items, word order, and prosodic patterns. Based on the findings of the typological research conducted by some linguists, like Chomsky (1965), Greenberg (1966), and Hawkins (1983), it is known that the human languages have certain tendencies. After comparing a number of 30languages, Greenberg made three classifications of language in terms of universal word order, they are; (1) the languages of VSO type, (2) languages of SVO type, and (3) languages of SOV type. He found that the three types of classification correlate with the languages in other places in the grammar consistently. In addition, he also made 15 formulations of universal word orders in which three of the mare; (1) Languages with dominant SVO order always have prepositions; (2) on the contrary, the ones with SOY type usually have postpositions; and (3) in the languages with dominant SVO order, the genitive and adjectives follow the noun. This formulation is supported by Hawkins after comparing 336 languages from different families. Based on the above formulation; it is found that English has uniqueness in terms of the phrase order. In this language, the order of NP is AN and GN despite having a relatively fixed order, SVO. This study aims to discuss the forms of English NP and to find out the reason why English has uniqueness in its phrase order based on the formulation made by Greenberg and Hawkins.
A Novice Teacher's Perceptions Of Her Different Roles As An English Language Teacher
Authors: Astuti Irma Windy
Published: January 2024

This paper is a study investigating the different roles of English language teacher as they are particularly perceived by a novice English teacher. I am primarily interested in knowing and understanding how a novice teacher perceives her different roles as an English language teacher given her status as a beginning teacher who may still be relatively new in her teaching profession. Hence, being perceived as a new, and therefore, a less experienced one, her accounts and take on her different teaching roles are valuable to learn as they may reflect her pedagogical knowledge, limitations, expectations and the challenges she may face in assuming her different roles as an English language teacher which may as well be quite different from those of more senior or experience English language teachers.This study is a progressive qualitative. The data, in a form of texts, were presented and analyzed based on the narratives of the research participant. The use of narrative research inquiry was intended to seek insightful meanings and understandings of the individual's perceptions of her different roles as an English language teacher. The data were taken both from interviews and classroom observations.The findings of this study underline the participant's sound grasp and firm understanding of her various teaching roles and reveal a range of roles she had to perform involving thoughtful considerations of her teaching practices. Based on the findings of this study, it is recommended that a further or subsequent research conducted within a similar topic may also try to solely focus on one of the findings of the perceived teacher's roles in order to gain a deeper insight on it. A probable research may therefore investigate the degree of each role to see how it comes into being, what related factors may come into play and what constraints as well as challenges may come with each and or with all of the teaching role(s).Alternatively, a related study may also attempt for a comparative study investigating the similarities and differences of the various teaching roles perceived by both novice teachers and more experienced teachers. Finally, there may also be a need for an investigation on the students' perceptions towards English language teachers' various and effective roles in relation to their learning.
Teaching English To Young Learners: Learning Materials
Authors: Diyanti B. Yuniar
Published: January 2024

Materials are important resources for teachers in assisting pupils to learn English. In broader view, materials can be defined as anything which is used specifically with the intention of increasing pupil's knowledge and experience of the language. Therefore materials may include textbooks (course books), workbooks, story books, videos, cassettes, pictures, brochures, menus, interactive CDs, or other real-life artifacts, (Moon, 2003: 86). In choosing and selecting materials for the teaching practices, we need to have several considerations like whether we have to create the materials ourselves, how we can select appropriate materials for our pupils, how we can adapt the materials in assisting our learners in learning, and what the benefits are of either adapting or creating our own learning materials. The article then aims at discussing these considerations in choosing, selecting, or creating learning materials in the teaching of English for your learners.
The Utilization Of Instructional Multimedia For English Learning
Authors: Farani Rizki
Published: January 2024

Technology is one of the instructional components in almost all teaching and learning processes, including English learning. However, the utilization of technology in English Learning needs specific methodological procedures to develop appropriate media for students. This paper will discuss about the utilization of instructional multimedia in English learning by describing the concept of multimedia, instructional multimedia in English learning and the application of instructional multimedia utilization in the class. The application is based on a research, conducted in STAIN (State Islamic Institute) Samarinda in March 2012. The research involves several procedures in using multimedia in Reading class. The media is CD product, developed by using software Macromedia Flash 8 and Cool Edit Pro.
A Black Woman Character's Trauma In Racist Society: A Thorough Reading On Faulkner's “That Evening Sun”
Authors: Sumaryani Sri
Published: January 2024

This paper discusses a black woman character named Nancy in Faulkner's “That Evening Sun” who experiences trauma as the accumulation of her constant fear. The analysis is conducted by using Fanon's theory of psychological trauma in colonial society. The researcher used descriptivequalitative method as it is a qualitative research in which data are nonnumeric. The analysis examines Nancy's unconsciousness resulted in a trauma. It also highlights Faulkner's technique to compare fear experienced by Blacks and Whites. Based on the analysis, Nancy's fear is sourced from her husband's harsh treatments because she is pregnant with a white man's child. Her husband's violent treatments are the manifestation of his disappointment and anger towards his racist surroundings. Nancy's acute fear is worsened by her surroundings' treatment that mostly consist of white Southerners and are apathetic towards her fear. The crippling fear accumulates into trauma. Faulkner's method to contrast the fear experienced by Whites and Blacks are effective to show that the level of fear felt by Blacks is greater than that of Whites.
Instructional Design For Students With Visual Impairments In English Learning
Authors: Farani Rizki , Aryanti Widya
Published: January 2024

Mastering English has become one important skill for students in higher education, especially in university level. As the impact, every university provides English program for students in the faculty or language center. However, not every student can master English fast, for example: students with visual impairments. Students with visual impairment are a group of students who have visual problem; either it is low vision or blind. Students with visual impairment need different approach in learning English. This condition motivates lectures to adapt specific instructional design to support classroom activities.  There are 4 important components in designing instructional design for students with visual impairment, such as students' characteristics, learning objective, method and assessment. The design should be adapted to fully support their inclusion in the classroom. By designing instructional design for students with visual impairments, it is expected that they will be able to comprehend the material and to increase their motivation in learning English.  This paper aimed to understand appropriate instructional design for students with visual impairment. This paper also provides study cases in Inclusion English Class at university level where students with visual impairment and sighted students study at the same classroom. By discussing this issue, it is expected that every lecture recognize basic characteristics of students with visual impairment and choose the appropriate instructional design to accommodate all character of students.
The Effectiveness of Bottom-Up And Topdown Approaches In The Reading Comprehension Skill For Junior High School Students
Authors: Ardhani Raden Rara Vivy Kusuma
Published: January 2024

Reading skill is taught in all level of education in Indonesia and it includes Junior High School. The standard of competence and basic competences of students' reading skills in the second semester of eighth grade SMP are to understand the meanings in simple short essays recount and narrative form. However, there are four main problems faced by the students in reading comprehension, such as finding general idea of a text, identifying the meaning of the word, finding main ideas and information. This situation is caused by several factors such as low motivation, limited vocabulary and monotonous teaching. This paper will discuss about the effectiveness of two reading approaches, they are bottom-up and top-down approach. The discussion will describe the concept of the approaches and the application of the approaches in the classroom by using experimental research.
The Implementation Of Strategy-Based Instruction To Improve Students' Writing Skills
Authors: Pratiwi Dwiyani
Published: January 2024

Learning strategy becomes an essential factor in the success of language learning. It is the first step for language learners to enhance their own learning because the learning strategies are tools for active, self-directed involvement, and essential to develop communicative competence (Oxford, 1990). Therefore, students need to be introduced to the various types of learning strategies through integrated strategy-based instruction. This research is aimed at improving students' writing skills, which is focused on the improvement of students' English grammatical competence through Strategy-Based Instruction (SBI). In this classroom action research, the students were engaged in a weekly integrated writing strategy-based instruction or training. They employed some learning strategies to improve their writing skills, i,e. writing difficult or new words and grammatical patterns on some small pieces of cards or mobile phones, using electronic dictionary, discussing their feeling with the lecturer, and practicing peer review, with a guided editing checklist. The findings show that there was an increase in the students' awareness to use strategies (i.e. using mechanical techniques, highlighting, making efforts to find out how a word works in context by checking it in the dictionary, discussing the indiscipline attitude to the lecturer, and practicing peer review with a guided editing checklist). The finding also shows that the students' grammatical competence as one of competences needed in writing improved.Key words: Strategy-Based Instruction, writing skills
The Assessment Tool Of L2 Learners' Pragmatic Competence: Written Discourse Completion Test (WDCT)
Authors: Aufa Fauzul
Published: January 2024

Research studies have shown that pragmatic competence is teachable. The importance of teaching pragmatics has also been recognized, but still foreign language teachers are reluctant to teach pragmatics in their classrooms. This might be partly due to the lack of some valid methods for assessing pragmatic competence. This essay contends that while the Written Discourse Completion Test (WDCT) has some pitfalls, the WDCT effectively assesses learner's pragmatic competence.Key words: pragmatic competence, teaching pragmatics, pragmatic competence assessments, Written Discourse Completion Test (WDCT)
Student's Socioaffective Strategy In Reading
Authors: Vijaya Rosyidah Jayanti
Published: January 2024

Informatics grows fast along with articles related to it and the students of STMIK AMIKOM need to have the ability to read comprehensively to deal with her study and work place. This case study is aimed to explore and find the pattern of student's socioaffective strategies in reading and how they are applied. As the socioaffective strategy found, it will be easier for the teachers to provide English reading materials that suit their strategy preferences, more enjoyable for the students, and raise students' awareness of socioaffective strategy. Hopefully, it will lead students to become autonomous in reading, foster their good adjustment in study and work place, bring a broader awareness of socioaffective strategy in reading, and invites further research related to this strategy. A preliminary observation was taken to choose one Information System student of semester 3, who had just experienced reading class, as this project participant. Data were collected through interviews with 16 indicators of socioaffective strategy. Steps of data analysis and data coding system were also prepared to make the research and data analysis easier. Result shows that the participant applied 13 of 16 socioaffective strategies. A good self-confidence and maturity make her be able to encourage herself to be sure of what she does. Student's taking emotional temperature strategy through taking risk wisely and cooperating with peers -as part of cooperating with others' strategy- seemed to be student's best preferences among others.Keywords: strategy, socioaffective strategy, and reading
A Case Study Of Forms And Symptoms Of Culture Shocks Of The Foreign Students In Yogyakarta
Authors: Pradita Intan
Published: January 2024

Entering multicultural society involves two participants, foreigners and natives. Due to globalization issues, multicultural society are required to have not only a good language competence but also a deep understanding of culture and religious belief. A long process of understading each other force the praticipants to have a good adaptation, which reveals some problems, such as culture shocks and alienation. Moreover, these problems hang on both parties. Therefore, analyzing the symptoms and forms of culture shocks is interesting leading to the way to overcome. One sample of multicultural society grows in Yogyakarta. The number of foreigners aim to study Bahasa Indonesia deal with Yogyakarta people as native Javanese are unique for their inquiries and comments towards Javanese culture. This research shows that although some forms of culture shocks strongly happened, they finally could manage to adapt with some strict normative rules and make friends to Indonesian people.Keywords: intercultural communication, cultural shocks
The Place Of Listening In The L2 Curriculum: A Review
Authors: Floriasti Tri Wahyuni
Published: January 2024

In second language research, listening opportunities are often characterized as the linguistics environment – the stage for SLA. This environment, that is, the speakers of the target language and their speech to the L2 learners, provide linguistics input in the form of listening and interaction opportunities embedded in social and pedagogic situations. It has been noted that for a person to learn second language three major conditions are required: (1) a learner who realizes the need to learn the second language and is motivated to do so, (2) Speaker of the target language who know it well enough to provide leaner with access to the spoken language and that support (such as simplification, repletion, and feedback) they need for learning it; and (3) a social setting which bring the leaner in frequent enough and sustain enough contact with target language speakers to make language learning possible. Listening is required in two of these conditions, and is therefore an essential means of language development, a point that is often overlooked in language pedagogy and research. The learner, in order to acquire the language, must come to understand the input and pay attention to the forms in the input. The more students get input from listening, the richer the knowledge they acquire then the more fluent they become. It is educator who need to design and place listening in the right position so that it can bring the leaner in frequent enough and sustains enough contact with target language speakers to make language learning possible.Keywords: Listening, L2 curriculum
The Role Of Explicit Pragmatic Instruction To Improve Second Language Learners' Ideational Metafunction Of The Target Language
Authors: Hapsari Astri
Published: January 2024

Pragmatics is considered to be the component of language which is hard to teach for beginner learners of English. Highlighting the argument on the model of language competence proposed by Bachman's (1990), this paper discusses how the definition of pragmatic competence in the field of TESOL should include illocutionary competence in Bachman's model. Taking the stance on functional grammar's perspective, a brief analysis is presented how explicit pragmatic instruction can improve second language learner's ideational metafunction of the target language.Keywords: explicit pragmatic instruction, ideational metafunction, functional grammar
Impacto del uso de suelo y la fragmentación del paisaje sobre la calidad del agua del río Teaone en Ecuador
Authors:   Universidad Técnica Estatal de Quevedo, Ferrer-Sánchez Yarelys , Ramírez Castillo Andy Jafet ,   Universidad Técnica Estatal de Quevedo, Plasencia-Vázquez Alexis Herminio ,   Universidad Autónoma de Campeche, Abasolo-Pacheco Fernando ,   Universidad Técnica Estatal de Quevedo
Published: January 2024

La calidad del agua en las cuencas hídricas depende de varios factores y en Ecuador muchos ríos se encuentran contaminados por impacto antrópico. Este estudio evaluó la influencia de diferentes usos de suelo y la fragmentación del paisaje sobre las características físicas y químicas del río Teaone, Ecuador. Se ubicaron ocho puntos de muestreo por uso de suelo (ganadería, sistemas agroforestales, bosques y zonas urbanas) donde se midieron temperatura, turbiedad, sólidos disueltos totales (SDT), pH, conductividad eléctrica, oxígeno disuelto (OD) y salinidad. Se registró el tipo de vegetación, ancho del caudal, sustrato y profundidad del agua. Se crearon parcelas circulares digitales para calcular indicadores de la estructura y fragmentación del paisaje (índice de bordes, dominancia e índice de fragmentación), e indicadores espectrales a través de índices de vegetación como el índice de vegetación de diferencia normalizada (NDVI, por su sigla en inglés), el índice de vegetación mejorado (EVI), y bandas del infrarrojo cercano (NIR), del rojo y azul. Varios parámetros físicos y químicos estuvieron dentro de los límites permisibles (turbidez = –38.7 UNT, pH = 8.1, conductividad eléctrica = 365 μS/cm, temperatura = 26.0 ºC, salinidad = 0.15 UPS). Sin embargo, el OD y los SDT quedaron fuera de los límites en todos los usos de suelo (OD = 4.04, SDT = 186.1 mg/L). El pastizal tuvo mayor número de fragmentos (12.1), seguido de los poblados (9.4). Para el NIR, el EVI y el NDVI se observaron valores altos en bosque nativo, agroforestal y ganadería y el menor valor en la zona urbana. Los parámetros demuestran que los sistemas agroforestales y bosques nativos mantienen una buena calidad de agua, mientras que en la zona ganadera y urbana la calidad decrece.
Reading Acuity and Clinical Print Size in Digital Device of Patients With Bilateral Implanted Multifocal Intraocular Lenses
Authors: Somkijrungroj Thanapong , Surawatsatien Nuntachai , Supawatjariyakul Waraluck , Wiriyabanditkul Thanaporn , Pothikamjorn Thananop
Published: January 2024

Background:

Nowadays, the prevalence of digital device usage has shifted the demands for multifocal intraocular lenses. To accurately capture outcomes, clinical practice must evaluate digital reading performance. We aimed to assess the digital reading performance using a digital device in patients with diffractive multifocal intraocular lenses.

Methods:

Patients with bilateral diffractive multifocal intraocular lens implantation were included in the study. Monocular and binocular uncorrected and corrected visual acuity was measured using the LogMAR chart and the MNREAD application. Binocular uncorrected defocus curves were obtained using the LogMAR chart at 4m. The reading acuity was measured using the MNREAD application with positive and negative display polarities. The mean digital critical print size (CPS) was recorded using the MNREAD application at 40cm.

Results:

Our study reported uncorrected distance, intermediate, and near visual acuity were -0.084 ± 0.079, -0.014 ± 0.078, and 0.040 ± 0.081, respectively. The mean reading acuity at three months postoperatively with positive display polarity at 60cm and 40cm was -0.115 ± 0.102 and -0.008 ± 0.083, respectively. The mean digital CPS at three months postoperatively was 0.238 ± 0.100 logMAR.

Conclusions:

Incorporating digital reading performance measurements provides additional advantages in assessing the effectiveness of bilateral diffractive multifocal intraocular lens implantation.
Noise Differentiation and Atom Number Measurement in Optical Lattice Clocks by Analyzing Clock Stabilities with Various Parameters
Authors: Zhao Guodong , Guo Feng , Lu Xiaotong , Chang Hong
Published: January 2024

We propose a method that enables precise determination of the number of atoms in a Dick-noise-free optical lattice clock, by effectively addressing quantum projection noise. Our approach relies on conducting stability measurements at three distinct parameter sets, allowing us to differentiate between quantum projection noise, photon shot noise, and technical noise. Importantly, our method enables accurate extraction of the atom number, even in the presence of photon shot noise and technical noise. To validate the effectiveness of our approach, we employ numerical simulations and optimize the modulation parameters to achieve the smallest uncertainty possible. The numerical simulations show the validity of our method and demonstrate a measurement uncertainty in the atom number that is below 4% across a wide range of atom numbers, provided that the standard deviation of atom number fluctuation is kept below 0.23 times the average atom number.
Electrodeposition of Ni and Ni-Al2O3 Composite Coatings on Q345 Steels under Different Current Densities
Authors: Xie Wenling , Li Shaopeng , Li Xuan , Wang Defang , Zhou Shunyong , Wang Yuchun , Guo Cuixia
Published: January 2024

The effect of current density of electrodeposition on the morphology, hardness, and corrosion resistance of the Ni coatings and Ni-Al2O3 coatings on Q345 steels were investigated. The surface of Ni coatings exhibited the cellular structure, while the surface of Ni-Al2O3 composite coatings showed the finer protrusions structure. The thickness of all coatings increased as the current density of electrodeposition increased from 1.5 A/dm2 to 3.0 A/dm2. After coating, the hardness and corrosion resistance of the Q345 steels were significantly enhanced. Furthermore, for the Ni coatings and Ni-Al2O3 coatings, the highest hardness and best anticorrosion property were obtained at 2.5 A/dm2 of electrodeposition current density. Compared with the Ni coatings, the co-deposition of Al2O3 nanoparticles improved the hardness of Ni-Al2O3 coating due to the second phase strengthen, but reduced the thickness and corrosion resistance due to more defects caused by the coelectrodeposition of the Al2O3 particles.
Recent Advancements in Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Detection by Sensors and Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering (SERS) Method: A Review
Authors: Tabassum Sumaya , Ahmed Asif , Rahman Shoeb , Tithi Mayida Rubya , Mehjabin Maliha , Dristy Jinat Tasnim
Published: January 2024

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a large group of developing contaminants, have recently become the subject of increased concern due to their potentially hazardous effects. They are classified as poisonous substances that can be found in a variety of aquatic situations. The widespread usage of PFAS across numerous industries has resulted in a high environmental and biological accumulation of the substance. Identification and elimination of PFAS from the environment is crucial since they are tenacious and have the potential to cause cancer. Traditional methods of PFAS content assessment, while useful in some cases, are often inadequate for continuing environmental control and monitoring. Within academia, there is a noticeable desire for rapid, cost-effective, durable, and readily transportable techniques targeted at detecting PFAS compounds in field settings. As a result, environmental labs and other governmental and non-governmental bodies may start testing more often as mandated by legislation. PFAS-detecting sensors, which offer an innovative solution that can be applied in situ and is affordable and simple to use, have emerged as a promising method for assessment based on the existing research. In addition, it may give administrators and users of water worldwide useful information they can use. This article provides a thorough summary of recent developments, limitations, and performance considerations in PFAS detection sensors. The Surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) method has also been covered because of its excellent sensitivity and specificity for detecting pollutants, making it a potential solution for sensing PFAS. Intelligent sensing systems for PFAS detection should benefit from this research.
Overview of Experimental Findings of Animal Models for Primary Flavivirus Infection
Authors: Zhu Jiayang , Jiang Liming , Zhang Jiayi , Wen Jinsheng
Published: January 2024

The genus Flavivirus includes 53 members and poses a big threat to human health among worldwide. Diseases caused by flavivirus infections can be broadly classified into hemorrhagic diseases (Dengue, Yellow fever, etc) and neurological diseases (West Nile disease, Zika disease, etc). Many flaviviruses still lack specific treatments and effective vaccines. In this context, it becomes particularly important to thoroughly characterize the pathogenesis of flavivirus infection and develop animal models. Therefore, animal models that can accurately simulate human diseases are essential for evaluating the effectiveness of therapeutic drugs and preventive vaccines. In this paper, we provide a comprehensive review of the currently available animal models that support flavivirus infection and exhibit clinical manifestations related to flavivirus infection. Additionally, we discuss the strengths and limitations of each animal model, aiming to enhance researchers understanding of the use of animal models in flavivirus research. This insight is intended to facilitate further studies into the pathogenesis of flavivirus, as well as the development of antiviral agents and vaccines.
The Effect of Digital Game Addiction Tendency
on Depressive Symptoms of Children (36-72 months)
Authors: YAVAS CELIK Melike YAVAS
Published: January 2024

With this study, we aimed to evaluate the effect of digital game addiction tendencies of preschoolers (36-72 months) on children's depressive symptoms.We conducted the research in a virtual environment with mothers who have 747 preschool children. Predictive evaluation was performed using simple regression analysis between the mean scores of (DGATS) and (CDSAS). In the regression analysis, it was determined that there was a strong positive correlation between the (DGATS) total score average and the (CDSAS) total score average (R=0.52,R2=0.27,p<0.05). Accordingly, digital game addiction tendency explains 27% of children's depressive symptoms. When the standardized beta coefficient and t values are examined, it can be said that digital game addiction tendency is a significant predictor of children's depressive symptoms.
Contacting of Bicomponent TPU-Fibres with a Conductive Core: A Method for Data Acquisition and Analysis of the Electrical Properties
Authors: Ortega Jeanette , Krooß Felix , Li Yuwei Stefan , Gries Thomas
Published: January 2024

With the megatrend of digitalization, the demand for sensors in previously difficult to access scenarios is increasing. Filament-shaped sensors (FSS) are ideal for this demand especially in applications in which the monitoring of textile structures is the focus. Electrically conductive bicomponent filaments based on thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) and doped with carbon nanotubes (CNTs) offer great potential due to the flexible mechanical properties. Through the core-conducting, bicomponent structure the sensing material is protected from environmental factors such as surrounding conductive materials and external moisture. The insulating material, however, simultaneously complicates the contacting method in order to measure sensing changes in the conductive core. In this work laser cutting is employed as a technology in order to expose the conductive core of the filaments. The filament is then coated with silver and mechanically crimped, providing both a conductive interface for the data acquisition device as well as a protective layer. Laser parameters (power and speed) are investigated in order to identify the parameters with the best cutting properties which is analyzed visually as well as electrically. The work conducted here can then be used in order to provide a robust and reproducible contacting method for core-conducting TPU filaments for strain sensing applications.
Time, Entropy and Shannon Information: Toward the Evolution of Autonomous Human-Machine Teams
Authors: Lawless William Frere
Published: January 2024

We review our theory of interdependence applied to autonomous human-machine teams, with which we have made several generalizations based on theory that have led to new discoveries, compared to social science which is struggling to break free of its validation crisis, but also has no generalizations to new discoveries with human teams, let alone to human-machine teams. In this invited article, based around the stability of a team, of our discoveries, we review the uncertainty between a team's structure and its performance, our first finding. We generalize that finding to deception, vulnerability, innovation and fittedness. From there, our next generalization is to the quantum likeness of interdependence and quantum mechanics; we move on to Shannon holes, knowledge, and conclude with the value of debate and the need for boundaries to contain debate, to reduce interference, and to protect states of interdependence. After the introduction, we extend our model in Section 2 to energy and time, and we close with a brief review of innovation and future plans.
Juvenile Delinquency as a Contemporary Issue in Nigeria: Unraveling the Impact of Parenting Styles and Family Structures
Authors: Folorunsho Sunkanmi , Ajayi Victor , Abdulrazaq Oluwakemi
Published: January 2024

Effectively addressing juvenile delinquency among adolescents in Nigeria necessitates a keen focus on parenting styles and family structures. Given that parents serve as primary custodians and paramount influencers in socializing their children, their pivotal roles cannot be understated. When parents conscientiously strive to exemplify positive role models for their children, the likelihood of yielding optimal and desired outcomes is significantly enhanced. Regrettably, a considerable number of parents have embraced parenting styles that inadvertently expose their children to various forms of juvenile delinquency. The article explores the complex relationship between parenting styles and juvenile delinquency, shedding light on the connections between family structure and delinquent behavior. Also, the connection between marital discord and juvenile delinquency as well as the impacts of single parenting, were explored. The theoretical framework employed in this article is the Social Learning Theory, formulated by Albert Bandura in 1977. The article underlines that a substantial portion of delinquent acts among adolescents can be attributed to familial discord and the specific parenting styles employed. Consequently, this study advocates for a paradigm shift towards more effective and constructive parenting styles. Additionally, it emphasizes the imperative for the government and relevant institutions to accord due importance to the institution of the family in their policies and interventions.
Pandemi Tak Mematahkan Pengabdian Kami
Authors: Faizah Ima
Published: January 2024

Rasa syukur selalu tercurah kepada Allah SWT yang senantiasa melimpahkan rahmat, hidayah serta kesehatan, sehingga kami dapat melaksanakan program Kuliah Kerja Nyata Tangguh (KKN-Tangguh) Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo tahun 2020. Kuliah Kerja Nyata (KKN) adalah program yang ditempuh mahasiswa Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo merupakan perwujudan dari salah satu Catur Dharma Perguruan Tinggi, yaitu bermaksud memberikan pengalaman secara langsung baik fisik maupun mental kepada calon sarjana dengan terjun bersama masyarakat dengan menerapkan ilmu jurusan masing-masing
PENERAPAN PENDIDIKAN MATEMATIKA REALISTIK (PMR) PADA MATERI SATUAN PANJANG
Authors: Mayuri Putri Iftisan Sundari , Amri Salim , Anggraini Reri Seprina
Published: January 2024

Salah satu pendekatan dalam matematika dalam kegiatan pembelajaran disekolah adalah pendekatan dengan Pendidikan matematika realistik Indonesia atau yang dikenal dengan PMRI/RM. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui bagaimana penerapan pendidikan matematika realistk pada materi satuan panjang. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah kualitatif deskriptif. Subjek penelitian ini adalah peserta didik kelas IV SDN O63/XI Koto Padang. Teknik pengumpulan data observasi, dokumentasi, dan wawancara. Berdasarkan penelitian diperoleh bahwa siswa dikelas IV SDN 063/XI Koto padang mampu memahami materi satuan panjang denga menggunakan pendekatan matematika realistik.
Analisis Kesalahan Konsep Matematis Siswa dalam Menyelesaikan Soal Cerita Kelas VIII Smpn 1 Sungai Penuh
Authors: Aien Nurul , Erita Selvia
Published: January 2024

Tujuan dari dilakukan penelitian ini adalah untuk mendeskripsikan kesalahan konsep matematis siswa dalam mengerjakan soal tes essay berupa soal cerita dan juga menjadikan sebagai referensi untuk guru matematika agar mengurangi kesalahan konsep matematika dari guru ke siswa. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif  dengan metode deskriptif. Dalam penelitian ini sumber data yang digunakan yaitu dari sampel siswa kelas VIII F dan 1 orang guru SMPN 1 Sungai Penuh. Teknik pengumpulan data yaitu dengan melakukan wawancara, observasi dan dokumentasi. Siswa sudah bisa melakukan penerapan konsep pada soal  dengan baik akan tetapi terdapat beberapa siswa yang masih bingung tentang penerapan konsep dan pada soal cerita, siswa sudah mengerti cara memahami soal dan penerapannya ke konsep matematika tetapi sebagian siswa masih ada yang bingung jika diberikan soal cerita karena belum bisa memahami konsep soal cerita.
Empoderamiento organizacional y compromiso organizacional en docentes mujeres de un consorcio educativo de Lima Metropolitana
Authors:   , Farfán Espejo Nataly Melissa
Published: January 2024

El objetivo del estudio fue determinar la relación entre el empoderamiento organizacional y compromiso organizacional en docentes mujeres de un Consorcio Educativo de Lima Metropolitana. Fue un estudio cuantitativo, no experimental transversal y de tipo correlacional. La muestra fue no probabilística, conformada por un total de 50 profesoras pertenecientes al Consorcio Educativo, con edades desde los 25 y 60 años. Respecto a los instrumentos de evaluación para medir el empoderamiento organizacional, se utilizó la unión de dos instrumentos validados y adaptados al contexto peruano por Joseph Patilla Aguirre (2016) para abordar la variable más integral y son: Cuestionario de Condiciones de Efectividad en el Trabajo y el Instrumento de Empoderamiento Psicológico, por otro lado, para medir el compromiso de los trabajadores se utilizó la versión peruana adaptada por Elizabeth Montoya Santos (2014) del Cuestionario de Compromiso Organizacional de Meyer y Allen. Los resultados concluyeron que existe un nivel de correlación (p=0,006<0.05) entre las variables de empoderamiento organizacional y compromiso organizacional, indicando que a mayor nivel de empoderamiento mayor será el nivel compromiso de las docentes mujeres. Sin embargo, no se encontró relación significativa entre las dimensiones del empoderamiento organizacional: estructural y psicológico, y del compromiso organizacional: afectivo, continuidad y normativo (P>0.05). Estos resultados contribuirán diseñar planes de acción fomentando espacios y oportunidades de desarrollo en las docentes, con el fin de generar un mayor impacto sostenible.
Percepción estética de la sonrisa según la posición de los bordes incisales en estudiantes peruanos con y sin conocimiento odontológico
Authors:   , Alzamora Cepeda Anais Gabriela
Published: January 2024

Introducción: El objetivo fue comparar la percepción estética de la sonrisa según la posición de los bordes incisales en estudiantes con y sin conocimiento odontológicos. Materiales y métodos: Una muestra de 222 estudiantes de tres universidad privadas de Lima se distribuyeron en dos grupos, estudiantes de odontología que cursaban preclínica-clínica (n=111) y de otras carreras (n=111). Un cuestionario se utilizó para recabar datos de sexo, edad, experiencia clínica, y percepción de la estética de la sonrisa según la Escala Visual Analógica (VAS) del 1 al 10 de cinco imágenes modificadas en las alturas de los bordes incisales de 0 a 2 mm. Resultados: La sonrisa más atractiva resultó a 1; 2; y 0,5 mm (66,7 % a 69,4 %), y la menos atractiva a 0 y 1,5 mm (60,8 % a 61,3 %). La percepción de la estética de la sonrisa no se relacionó con el sexo ni la edad (P>0,05) pero si con la experiencia clínica en bordes incisales 0 y 1,5 mm y los conocimientos odontológicos en todas las distancias incisales (P<0,05). Una mayor proporción de estudiantes de otras carreras consideraron atractivos los bordes de 0 a 2 mm (52,3 % a 76,6 %) que en comparación a los estudiantes de odontología (25,2 % a 62,2 %). Conclusiones: Los estudiantes con conocimientos odontológicos fueron más críticos en percibir como atractiva la sonrisa que aquellos de otras carreras, sobre todo, cuando tenían experiencia clínica previa.
Efficiency of an Adsorbent Membrane in Removing as (V): Operational Paramaters.
Authors: Molina-Jacinto Mariela , Gómez-Espinosa Rosa María , ARIZMENDI-COTERO Daniel
Published: January 2024

This paper studies the adsorbent efficiency of a modified polypropylene membrane, functionalized with carboxyl groups, to remove the As(V) from an aqueous solution. The carboxyl groups interact with arsenate in acid media by hydrogen bonds. Response surface methodology was used to optimize and evaluate parameters such as the initial concentration of As(V), contact time, and the membrane grafting degree. We found that the optimal working conditions of the membrane occurred at an initial concentration of 0.98 mg/L of As(V) and 11.8 hours of contact time, achieving a removal percentage of 68.4%. The adsorbent membrane is a potential alternative to removing arsenic from contaminated water.
Host DNA depletion on frozen human respiratory samples enables successful metagenomic sequencing for microbiome studies
Authors: Kim Minsik , II Raymond C. Parrish , Shah Viral S. , Ross Matthew , Cormier Juwan , Baig Aribah , Huang Ching-Ying , Brenner Laura , Neuringer Isabel , Whiteson Katrine , Harris J. Kirk , Willis Amy D. , Lai Peggy S.
Published: January 2024

Background
Most respiratory microbiome studies have focused on amplicon rather than metagenomics sequencing due to high host DNA content. We evaluated efficacy of five host DNA depletion methods on previously frozen human bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), nasal swabs, and sputum prior to metagenomic sequencing.
Results
Median sequencing depth was 76.4 million reads per sample. Untreated nasal, sputum and BAL samples had 94.1%, 99.2%, and 99.7% host-reads. The effect of host depletion differed by sample type. Most treatment methods increased microbial reads, species richness and predicted functional richness; the increase in species and predicted functional richness was mediated by higher effective sequencing depth. For BAL and nasal samples, most methods did not change Morisita-Horn dissimilarity suggesting limited bias introduced by host depletion.
Conclusions
Metagenomics sequencing without host depletion will underestimate microbial diversity of most respiratory samples due to shallow effective sequencing depth and is not recommended. Optimal host depletion methods vary by sample type.
Can digital transformation foster green innovation in a "dual-carbon" vision?——Evidence from Chinese construction enterprises
Authors: Gao Zhihua , Liu Jiyu , Liu Yulong , Liu Qirui , Li Hui
Published: January 2024

Against the backdrop of increasing global environmental pollution and energy consumption, green innovation is necessary to achieve green transformation. As an industry with a huge demand for resources and energy consumption, the construction industry shoulders the mission of the times to promote green innovation to enhance the ability of sustainable development. Digital technology provides new opportunities for green innovation in the construction industry. However, the impacts and mechanisms of digital transformation driving green innovation have not been thoroughly studied. Using a sample of companies listed in the construction industry of China between 2011 and 2021, this study presents an empirical analysis to investigate the impact and mechanism of digital transformation on green innovation within construction enterprises. The study results demonstrate that digital transformation is capable of significantly enhancing the level of green innovation within construction enterprises; Digital transformation can promote green innovation in construction enterprises through three channels, including alleviating financing constraints, improving corporate governance, and enhancing the level of corporate risk-taking; Compared to non-SOEs, SOEs have more endogenous incentives for green transformation based on multiple pressures, thus weakening the driving role of digital transformation to some extent; The driving effect of enterprises' digital transformation is more significant when the intensity of regional environmental regulation is high. This paper examines how the digitization of construction enterprises can lead to new greening ideas from the perspective of green innovation. It provides an important theoretical basis and decision-making reference to support the construction industry in its digital transformation and realize the goal of " dual carbon ".
School health service in the Southern District of Israel - between privatization and nationalization
Authors: Dadon Tzion , Bayer Ya'akov M , Rosenthal Anat , Gdalevich Michael
Published: January 2024

Background
For over three decades, Israel’s economic policy has favored privatization of public services, including healthcare, generating an ongoing and prolonged debate. In 1997 school health services (SHS) for elementary and middle school pupils had undergone privatization that led to reduced budgets, as well as standards, for nurses and physicians. Following these changes, the service has dwindled and is now focused primarily on vaccinations. Between 2007 and 2012, under private management, in the Southern District, service quality diminished substantially, leading to a significant decline in vaccination coverage. Consequently, in 2012, a decision was made to revert the SHS back to state control.
Methods
This study analyzes the differences in the operation of SHS between the period the service was operated by a private contractor (2011-2/2012) and the period operated by the Ministry of Health (3/2012–2013). We examined the vaccination coverage rates, screening tests and health education provided in schools.
Results
We found a statistically significant increase in health services per pupil in the Southern District of the Ministry of Health following the nationalization of the service. There was a significant increase both in routine vaccinations’ coverage and screening tests, but a slight reduction in health education activities.
Conclusions
These findings indicate the benefits associated with the management of health services by the state and its institutions, in conjunction with other services at both national and district levels. The case study of SHS in the Southern District of Israel can serve as an important example highlighting the impacts of privatization vs nationalization of health services, with potential implications in other fields. These insights should be integral to future discussions of healthcare service privatization