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The Effect of Using Google Translate and Other Online Resources on English Summaries Written by Thai EFL University Learners
Authors: Boonmoh Atipat , Boonkhaos Kannikar
Published: February 2025

Google Translate (GT) and other online resources play an important role in English language learning. Automatic machine translation (MT) is regarded as one of the most significant advancements in digital technology for language instruction, and during the COVID-19 pandemic this led to an increase in the use of GT by second language (L2) students attempting to overcome language barriers. This study's objectives were to research how web-based MT training in language learning affected Thai L2-English learners’ writing, and to ascertain their attitudes after the training. Forty third-year English majors were instructed to individually watch one of seven Thai short films and then write an English summary. Following the identification of the most frequent writing errors, a GT training program was created to correct the problems. After the training, the students were instructed to revise their summaries and make any necessary changes. Both versions of the summaries were compared and evaluated. Six students then participated in individual semi-structured interviews to identify the benefits and drawbacks of MT in language and translation classrooms. The results demonstrated that most students initially produced their summaries in Thai before using GT to translate them into English. The initial summaries submitted contained several kinds of inaccuracies. However, after the training, the students’ revised summaries improved significantly. The findings can assist teachers in deciding whether to prohibit the use of GT and online paraphrasing tools in the classroom or to guide students on how to utilize them effectively.
Metaphor and therapeutic potential in cancer discourse: A comparative case study of American and Nigerian self-help books
Authors: Nwankwo James Chike
Published: February 2025

Sickness does not involve just the human body but also has a psychological dimension, and a number of studies have identified the positive psychological potential of self-help books in relation to illness. This paper examines metaphorical mappings employed in describing cancer patients in self-help books, undertaking a comparison of an American and a Nigerian work and identifying new categorisations and highlighting their therapeutic potential. It seeks to answer the following questions: what new metaphorical categories can be identified in Nigerian and American self-help books?; what therapeutic potential do they have?; and what similarities/differences can be identified in these self-help books? The sample size is 102 self-help stories, of which 24 instances were considered relevant for close analysis. This study adopts the Conceptual Metaphor Theory (CMT) approach and employs the Metaphor Identification Procedure (MIP) and methodologies concerned with the comparison and categorisation of metaphoric membership. The findings focus on four metaphorical categories: military, journey, personification and sports. The difference between the Nigerian and American self-help books lies in the contextualised manner of metaphorical presentation. In particular, the findings highlight sports metaphors in the American books as possessing more therapeutic tendencies due to the presence of humour, trivialisation, self-deprecation and satire. This category reflects that humour can ease stress and anxiety/panic and aid relaxation.
LEVELS OF CLASS AWARENESS AND WEALTH REPRESENTATIONS AMONG A SAMPLE OF ALGERIAN UNIVERSITY YOUTH
Authors: Radhouane Moumene  , Fatima Drouche  , Djamila Charif
Published: February 2025

The study of consciousness has represented a central issue in sociological research aimed at understanding societies, as consciousness forms the foundation of group affiliation, the adoption of its roles and functions, and even the shared representations of various societal issues. Researchers have consistently emphasized the significant role of value-based and social representations in shaping collective imaginaries and crafting perspectives on different issues among members of a single group. Based on this premise, the present study examines the levels of awareness of class affiliation in Algerian society and representations of wealth among a sample of university youth. It provides a detailed description of the degrees of awareness concerning class stratification and affiliation, along with an overview of some representations of wealth as a crucial societal issue affecting this demographic. The study also reveals certain contradictions related to the values shaping social representations of wealth among this group, opening avenues for further research in this field.
ASSESSING SELF EVALUATION LEVEL OF PRESENTATION SKILLS AMONG EFL MASTER STUDENTS AT SAIDA UNIVERSITY
Authors: Abdelkader Makhlouf  , Hanane Rabahi  , Hamza Maamra
Published: February 2025

To raise their presentations skills, the students need to be aware about how to prepare and perform an effective presentation. This study aimed at identifying the English language students' self-evaluation level of presentation skills at Saida University, Algeria. Through careful analysis of quantitative data from a 19-item questionnaire administered to 79 first-year master's students in English as a foreign language (EFL) over two separate academic years (2018/2019 & 2019/2020), enlightening conclusions emerged. The results reveal that the students’ self-evaluation level is above average. The study also reveals that there is a significant difference between the male and female students in their awareness level of self- evaluation presentation skills.The results also indicate that there are no differences in the students’ self-evaluation level between the two classes scored in the two different academic years study. This research, anchored in the undergraduate cycle, is committed to ensuring the accuracy of self-assessments, probing gendered disparities and ensuring the consistency of assessments across various academic disciplines. It highlights the urgent need to support students in recognizing and developing their presentation skills.
The effectiveness of lumbar stabilisation exercises on pain and functional disability among patients with non-specific low back pain: a systematic review
Authors: Dar Shahid Mohd , Shamsul Muhardzi Naim Muzaffar , Kamsan Siti Salwana
Published: February 2025

Core stability exercises have emerged as a crucial intervention for managing and preventing back pain, a pervasive condition affecting millions globally. Back pain frequently arises and persists due to deficiencies or imbalances in core muscles. As a result, engaging in targeted core-strengthening exercises is thought to not only reduce pain but also greatly boost functional capabilities and improve overall quality of life. A systematic search of electronic databases (PubMed, ScienceDirect, and PEDro) was conducted to find experimental studies focusing on the impact of core stability exercises on back pain and functional independence in adults with nonspecific back pain. Out of 250 identified studies, 228 titles and abstracts were reviewed, resulting in the exclusion of 122. Among the remaining 106 articles, 93 full texts were retrieved and evaluated for eligibility. Ultimately, 8 studies met the criteria and were included in the review. Out of the eight studies, two reported no improvement in pain reduction compared to control groups. For disability, six studies assessed the outcome, of which three reported no improvement compared to control groups. The remaining studies demonstrated greater effectiveness of core stability exercises in reducing both pain and disability. These findings highlight the importance of incorporating core stability exercises into treatment plans for NSLBP and emphasize the need for tailored exercise programs to optimize outcomes.
Tools to evaluate the impact of nutrition delivery on muscle and physical-related outcomes in critical care: a scoping review
Authors: Rozali Nur Shazleen Nisha , Azahari Nuraniza , Mohamed Nor Noraishah
Published: February 2025

Understanding the impact of nutrition delivery on critically ill patient-centered outcomes is crucial. Patient-centered outcomes should be physical-related due to the natural course of catabolism experienced during critical illness. This review aims to map the existing tools used in research to evaluate the impact of nutrition delivery on muscle and physical-related outcomes among intensive care unit (ICU) patients. A search was conducted in PubMed and Scopus, initially yielding 502 articles published since 2010 on the topic using search terms related to ICU patients, muscle and physical outcomes, and nutrition delivery. Articles were screened based on inclusion criteria, resulting in 45 articles included in the analysis. Findings indicated that the outcome domains used ranged from muscle strength, muscle mass, to function. Imaging techniques and performance-based measures were the most used type of tools, with varying comprehensiveness, precision, simplicity, and feasibility. Despite most studies using repeated measurements throughout ICU stays, challenges in performing comprehensive assessments were reported. This review provides an overview of the assessment tools utilized in ICU nutritional research, highlighting the variability of choice that can be suited with researcher’s objectives and the availability of resources. To improve consistency and comparability across studies, future research should focus on developing standardized protocols for selecting appropriate tools to measure the effects of nutrition delivery on muscle and physical-related outcomes.
Research and Analysis of the Relationship of the Values of the Trochanteric Index and Morpho-Functional Indicators of Female Students of Low Growth Doing Physical Education at the University
Authors: KA Bugaevsky
Published: February 2025

The article presents the results of a study devoted to the study of the values of a number of anthropometric and morpho-functional indices in students with low growth, with physical education at the university and their relationship with the values of the trochanter index as an indicator of the constitutional type of age-related human evolution. The analysis of the obtained results of the study is presented, practical conclusions are drawn.
The Role of Photosensitizers as Radiosensitizers in Cancer Treatment
Authors: Batash Ron
Published: February 2025

Enhanced cancer resistance to treatment is associated with various mechanisms. However, cancer may frequently relapse after some time. Several strategies have emerged over the last few years to halt this process - improving cancer therapy, including - chemotherapy, radiotherapy, immunotherapy, surgery, targeted therapy, hormone therapy, stem cell transplant, and precision medicine. Among those strategies, Radiotherapy (RT) is an essential modality to treat tumors and control their growth. Tumors can withstand more ionizing radiation than normal tissue. However, the addition of radiosensitizers can adjust the effect of the radiation on tumors tissues, causing significant damage to the neoplastic tissue. PDT (photodynamic therapy) was considered a promising treatment for early and localized inoperable tumors. This work provides combination therapy comprising a radio sensitizing agent and radiation therapy, describing its effectiveness in inhibiting the proliferation of cancer cells and cancer stem cells, including mechanism of function (partially known) and the possibility of using this method as a kind of targeting therapy.
Siyonizmden Günümüze Filistin Meselesi: İşgal, Direniş ve Müzakere
Authors: Tekin Fatih
Published: February 2025

İsrail-Filistin çatışması, modern dönemin en uzun süren ve çözümü en zor sorunlarından biri olarak karşımıza çıkmaktadır. Bu makale, Filistin meselesinin tarihsel gelişimini Siyonizm hareketinin doğuşundan başlayarak günümüze kadar olan süreçte ele almaktadır. Makale, Yahudi göçlerinin Filistin topraklarına olan etkilerini, Siyonist yerleşimlerin artışı ve bu yerleşimlerin Filistin halkı üzerindeki sosyo-politik sonuçlarını derinlemesine incelemektedir. Filistin meselesi, sadece bölgesel bir sorun olmanın ötesinde hem bölgesel hem de küresel politikaların önemli bir parçası haline gelmiştir. Siyonizm’in yükselişi ve İsrail Devleti’nin kurulması, Filistin halkının sosyo-politik yapısını nasıl etkilemiştir? Araştırma bu soruya yanıt ararken, özellikle Yahudi yerleşim politikalarının Filistin halkı üzerindeki etkilerini analiz etmekte ve Arap-İsrail savaşlarının sonuçlarını tarihsel bağlamda değerlendirmektedir. Çalışma, nitel araştırma yöntemi ile gerçekleştirilmiş olup tarihsel analiz ve doküman incelemesi yoluyla yürütülmüştür. Filistin topraklarındaki Yahudi yerleşimlerinin artışı, İsrail’in kuruluş süreci ve bu süreçte Filistin halkının karşılaştığı zorluklar incelenmiştir. Bulgular, İsrail’in 1948’deki kuruluşunun Filistinlilerin büyük bir kısmının yerinden edilmesine, mülteci krizinin doğmasına ve İsrail’in genişlemeci politikaları ile Filistin kimliğinin marjinalleşmesine yol açtığını göstermektedir. Ayrıca, uluslararası toplumun barış süreçlerindeki yetersiz müdahaleleri, Filistin halkının direniş hareketleri ve bu hareketlerin uzun vadeli etkileri çalışmada ele alınmıştır. Sonuç olarak, makale, Filistin meselesinin hem tarihsel kökenlerini hem de günümüzdeki yansımalarını anlamaya yönelik kapsamlı bir çerçeve sunmakta, uluslararası barış çabalarının başarısızlıklarını ve Filistinlilerin sosyo-politik mücadelesini gözler önüne sermektedir.
M. Akif İnan’ın “Mescid-i Aksa” Şiiri Üzerine Bir İnceleme
Authors: Karabulut Mustafa
Published: February 2025

Kudüs, İslam dünyasında Mekke ve Medine ile beraber üç kutsal kentten biridir. Bu üç şehir de tarih boyunca birçok peygamberin yaşadığı ve bir süre kaldığı mekânlardır. Mekke, İslam aleminin en kutsal kenti sayılmakla beraber, Hz. Muhammed’in (s.a.v.) doğduğu yerdir. Ayrıca Beytullah olarak bilinen Kâbe de bu şehirde yer alır. Medine ise Mescid-i Nebevi olarak bilinir ve Muhammed'in kabrini içerisinde barındırır. Medine, İslam dünyasının en önemli ikinci kenti olarak bilinir ve “Peygamber Şehri” olarak da tanınır. Kudüs ise birçok din tarafından kutsal kabul edilen bir kenttir. Özellikle Müslümanların ilk kıblesi olması, İsra ve Miraç mucizesinin yaşandığı yer olması ve Mescid-i Aksâ’yı bulundurması bakımlarından büyük öneme sahiptir. Kudüs ve Mescid-i Aksa Türk şiirinde birçok şair tarafından konu olarak irdelenmiştir. Klasik Türk şiirinde genel olarak Miraç hadisesi öne çıkarken modern Türk şiirinde daha çok siyasi, tarihi ve İslami bağlamda değerlendirilir. Sezai Karakoç, Necip Fazıl Kısakürek, Cahit Zarifoğlu, Nuri Pakdil ve Arif Ay gibi şairlerden başka M. Akif İnan da bu konuda şiirler kaleme almıştır. Hatta kendisi Kudüs Şairi diye anılır. Bu bağlamda en bilinen şiiri “Mescid-i Aksa”dır. Şiire, “Mescid-i Aksa’yı gördüm düşümde / Bir çocuk gibiydi ve ağlıyordu” dizeleriyle başlayan şair, bu kutsal mekânı ailesinden ayrılmış bir çocuğa benzetir. Buranın Müslümanların ilk kıblesi olduğunu da belirten İnan, “İslam birliği” hayali kurar. Bu makalede amaç, Akif İnan’ın “Mescid-i Aksa” adlı şiirini tahlil etmektir.
İsrail Dış Politikasının Temel Dinamikleri: Tarihsel Süreç Üzerinden Genel Bir Değerlendirme
Authors: Yıldız Muhammet
Published: February 2025

Dış politika, bir devletin sınırları dışında, kendini savunma veya hedeflerini gerçekleştirmek amacıyla siyasi, ekonomik, kültürel ilişkiler başta olmak üzere uyguladığı genel politikalar bütünüdür. Bu anlayışın sınırları, coğrafyanın önemine binaen sert ve yumuşak güç kavramları üzerinden yürütülebilir. Güvenlik, enerji, tarih veya dini idealler gibi birçok parametreler üzerinden ortaya konan stratejik kavramlar, dış politikanın temel unsurları olarak değerlendirilebilmektedir. İsrail’in kuruluşuna kadar yaşanan devletleşme çabalarında da belirtilen başlıkların olduğunu ifade etmek mümkündür. Nitekim Siyonizm fikriyle başlayan Filistin’de Yahudi devleti kurma hareketi, 1948 yılına kadar aşamalı olarak bu esaslar üzerinden gelişmiştir. Tarihsel perspektiften değerlendirildiğinde, ortaya çıkan tabloda, İsrail’in kuruluş sürecinde yaşanan faaliyetler ve ideallerin İsrail politikalarına yansıdığı açıkça görülmektedir. Bunda, birbirini besleyen dini ve tarihi kökler bulunduğu gibi gelecek kaygısı, güvenlik ve enerji kaynaklarının olduğu da açıktır. Ortadoğu’da yaşanan krizin özellikle I. Dünya Savaşı sonrasında Osmanlı Devleti’nin bölgeden çekilmesiyle yaşanan asayişsizlik ve İngiliz politikalarıyla gerçekleştiği bilinmektedir. Balfour Deklarasyonu’yla birlikte daha da derinleşen bu süreç, Filistin’de Arap-Yahudi çatışmasını körüklediği gibi İsrail devletinin kurulmasını da beraberinde getirmiştir. 1948’de bağımsız bir devlet olarak kurulan İsrail, yaşanan bu genel olaylar üzerinden siyasal faaliyetlerini geliştirmiş ve öncelikli politikasını, varlığını koruma üzerinden şekillendirmiştir. Esasında başta değinilen kuruluş sürecindeki tarihsel zemin, İsrail dış politikasının örtülü veya açık bir şekilde ana gövdesini oluşturmaktadır. Dolayısıyla ortaya konan bu araştırmada, tarihsel süreç ve konjonktürel gelişmeler üzerinden inşa edilen İsrail dış politikasındaki temel anlayış incelenmeye çalışılmıştır. Konu bütünlüğü içinde genel bir değerlendirme üzerinden hazırlanan bu makalede başta Siyonizm ve bu akımın temsilcilerinin faaliyetleri, İsrail’in kuruluş sürecinde yaşanan tarihsel hadiseler ve devletleşme süreci ele alındığı gibi; Yahudi devletinin kurulmasındaki itici faktörler açıklanmıştır.
Miray Kuş Kudüs Semalarında Adlı Hikâyedeki Ötekilik Kavramının İmgebilimsel Bir Analizi
Authors: Dündar Faruk
Published: February 2025

Bu çalışma, özel gereksinimli genç bir yazar olan Miray Özcan’ın Miray Kuş Kudüs Semalarında adlı çocuk hikâyesini imgebilimsel bir yaklaşımla analiz ederek, hikâyede “öteki” kavramının fiziksel engellilik, dil ve kültürel farklılıklar üzerinden nasıl temsil edildiğini ve bu temsilin bireysel, kültürel ve coğrafi düzeylerde nasıl bir dönüşüm geçirdiğini ele almıştır. Belge incelemesi yöntemiyle gerçekleştirilen bu araştırmada, Miray’ın Kudüs’e duyduğu sevgi ve Filistinlilerin maruz kaldığı acılara olan duyarlılığı vurgulanmıştır. Hikâye analizinde, tekerlekli sandalye kullanan Miray’ın engellerini hayal gücüyle aşarak Kudüs’e yaptığı yolculukta, savaşın masum çocuklar üzerindeki etkilerini görmesi ve Filistin halkının çektiği acılara empati geliştirmesi üzerinde durulmuştur. Miray’ın Arapça konuşan çocuklarla dil engeline rağmen kurduğu iletişim çabası ve özel gereksinimli Filistinli Zeynep ile kurduğu bağ, “öteki” kavramının insanî değerler ve ortak duygular etrafında aşılabileceğini göstermektedir. Araştırma sonucunda, Miray’ın Kudüs’e olan sevgisinin ve Filistin halkının yaşadığı zorluklara duyarlılığının, hikâyede ötekilik algısının dönüşümüne katkı sağladığı belirlenmiştir. Bu bağlamda, çocuk edebiyatında böylesine önemli ve hassas konuların ele alınmasının, çocuklarda empati, hoşgörü ve insanî değerlerin gelişimine önemli ölçüde katkıda bulunduğu ve farklılıklara rağmen birlik ve anlayışın mümkün olduğunu gösterdiği sonucuna varılmıştır.
Filistin Halkının Zor Sınavı: Geçmişten Bugüne Gıdaya Erişim Zorlukları
Authors: Uçuk Ceyhun
Published: February 2025

Bu çalışma, savaş ve çatışma dönemlerinde gıdaya erişim hakkının insan hakları ve insani güvenlik bağlamındaki kritik önemini ele almaktadır. Bulgular savaşın gıda tedarik zincirlerine verdiği zararların bireylerin fiziksel ve sosyal istikrarını tehdit ettiğini ortaya koymaktadır. Filistin'deki çatışmalara odaklanan araştırma abluka, altyapı yıkımı ve insani yardım kısıtlamalarının nüfusun %86'sını akut gıda güvensizliği içinde bıraktığını göstermektedir. Bu durum, çocuklarda yetersiz beslenme ve gelişim bozukluğu oranlarının artması gibi uzun vadeli sağlık sorunlarına yol açmaktadır. Araştırma gıdaya erişimin İsrail'in stratejileri içinde sistematik bir şekilde ihlal edildiğini göstermektedir. Uluslararası hukukun açık bir ihlali olan bu stratejilerin sonucunda Filistin halkının gıdaya erişim hakkının gıdaya erişim hakkının kısıtlandığı, aynı zamanda insan onurunun ayaklar altına alındığı görülmektedir. Çalışma, Filistin-İsrail savaşı gibi görünen ama aslında İsrail'İn Filistin halkını topraklarından etme stratejisini gıda erişimi özelinde ele almaktadır. Mevcut literatürde savaş sırasında gıda erişimi konusundaki eksiklik doldurulmaya çalışılmıştır. Araştırma ayrıca insani müdahale stratejilerinin yetersizliğini ve uluslararası iş birliğinin eksikliğini ortaya koymaktadır. Bulgular savaş dönemlerinde gıda güvenliğini sağlamaya yönelik sürdürülebilir insani yardım modellerine ve daha güçlü uluslararası denetim mekanizmalarına duyulan ihtiyacı vurgulaması açısından önemlidir ve bu yönüyle literatüre önemli bir katkı sunmaktadır.
The Impact of Foreign Direct Investments and Economic Growth on Employment: The Case of Palestine
Authors: Karaaslan İbrahim
Published: February 2025

Today, foreign direct investments are a powerful economic growth and job creation tool. The study's data, which aims to analyze the effects of FDI and economic growth on employment in the Palestinian context, covers the period between 1995-2022 and consists of annual data. Time series cointegration analysis was preferred as the econometric analysis method. The stationarity of the variables was evaluated with ADF and PP unit root tests, and it was determined that they were non-stationary. As a result of the Johansen cointegration test, a long-run relationship between the variables was determined. According to the FMOLS, DOLS, and CCR estimation results, a statistically significant positive relationship was found between the EMP variable used as the dependent variable in the study and the FDI and lnGDP variables at a 5% confidence level. Finally, according to the Toda Yamamoto causality test results, a statistically significant unidirectional causality relationship was found between the FDI and lnGDP variables and the EMP variable at a 5% level. These results show that FDI in Palestine can create employment and that economic growth has a substantial impact on employment.
Establishing Correlation between Antibiotic Resistance Patterns and Phylogenetic Groups of Multi Drug Resistant Escherichia coli.
Authors: Karkhanis Mandar Anil , Joshi Shrikrishna A , Malik Nagesh N
Published: February 2025

Introduction: Escherichia coli remains the most common cause of urinary tract infections (UTIs). They account for over 80-90% of all community-acquired and 30-50% of all hospital-acquired UTIs. E. coli strains have been found to belong to evolutionary origins known as phylogenetic groups. In 2000, Clermont classified E. coli strains into four phylogenetic groups using the triplex PCR method. The aim of this study was to identify the distribution of the phylogenetic groups amongst E. colistrains using triplex PCR method and to ascertain the antibiotic resistance profile amongst the phylogenetic groups. Methods: In this study, 108 stored E.coli isolates from Dr. Joshi’s Central Clinical Microbiology Laboratory, Vashi, Navi Mumbai were subjected to phylogenetic grouping by a triplex PCR method. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) was performed by disk diffusion method according to Clinical & Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) guidelines. Phenotypic detection of multidrug resistant strains of E. coli based on AST data was performed. Results: All 108 E. coli isolates were found to be multi-drug resistant (MDR). Phylogenetic group B2 (66.67%) was the most predominant, followed by A(15.74%), B1 (12.96%) and D (3.7%). Antibiotic resistance was mainly detected in phylogenetic group B2 (54%). All E. coliphylogenetic groups (B2, A, B1 and D) showed highest sensitivity to carbapenems (imipenem and meropenem) followed by members of aminoglycosides. Phylogenetic groups B2 and B1 recorded sensitivity to some members of fluoroquinolones and cotrimoxazole which was completely absent in group A and D. Majority of the groups exhibited complete resistance to beta-lactams and cephalosporins. Conclusion: Our findings showed the high prevalence of MDR E.coli isolates, with the dominance of phylogenetic group B2. Phylogenetic groups B2 and B1 and A and D showed similar antibioticresistant profiles.
Variability of productivity elements for winter triticale in the Forest-Steppe of Ukraine
Authors:   The V.M. Remeslo Myronivka Institute of Wheat NAAS, Fedorenko M. V. , Fedorenko I. V. ,   The V.M. Remeslo Myronivka Institute of Wheat NAAS, Blyzniuk R. M. ,   The V.M. Remeslo Myronivka Institute of Wheat NAAS, Ivantsova L. V. ,   The V.M. Remeslo Myronivka Institute of Wheat NAAS
Published: February 2025

Topicality. The productivity of winter triticale varieties is determined by their genotype; however, the formation of its productivity as a whole and as individual components is particularly influenced by growing conditions. Therefore, it remains relevant to develop varieties that combine the highest yield potential with genetic resistance to limiting environmental factors. Purpose. To establish the variability of winter triticale yield attributes and to identify promising lines for involvement in breeding programs as source material. Materials and Methods. The studies were carried out at the V. M. Remeslo Myronivka Institute of Wheat NAAS of Ukraine. The Amur variety was used as the standard. Twenty breeding lines were studied. The area of the registration plot was 10 m2, the experiment was repeated four times. Laboratory-field and mathematical-statistical research methods were used. Results. Our research has found that the highest yield was 4.89 t/ha with variation from 3.98 (min) to 6.17 t/ha (max) in 2020/21, and the lowest yield was 4.33 t/ha with variation from 3.34 (min) to 5.09 t/ha (max) in 2021/22. During the research period, three breeding lines 23014, 23015, 23016 formed the medium spike; the rest of lines formed the long spike. It should be noted that the highest number of spikelets in spike (from 20.83 pcs (min) to 30.90 pcs (max)) was formed in 2020/21, which was characterized by excessive moisture conditions (HTC = 1.72), but it did not reveal a negative impact on formation of florets in spike, whereas under dry conditions (HTC = 0.80) in 2021/2022, the least number of spikelets in the spike (from 17.30 pcs (min) to 22.95 pcs (max)) was formed. The highest grain content per spike, regardless of the conditions of the growing season, was found in the lines 23019 (55.24 pcs), 23005 (53.21 pcs), 23017 (51.98 pcs), but they did not exceed the standard line (55.35 pcs). However, these lines are characterized by high productivity. Conclusions. Based on the results of the research, the breeding lines 22002, 22003, 22005, 22017, 23018, 22019 were selected according to their yield attributes; these lines can serve as a source material for development of high-yielding varieties in the Forest-Steppe of Ukraine. Determination of correlation coefficients revealed that the yield level is influenced by the spike productivity.
Key words: winter triticale, breeding lines, yield components, yielding capacity, correlation coefficients
Relationship Between Utilisation of Social Media and Academic Progress
Authors: Joshi Neeraj
Published: February 2025

The pervasive impact of social media on the academic lives of higher education students has stimulated interest in examining its effects on academic progress. The primary aim of this research was to explore the relationship between the utilisation of social media and academic progress. A survey method was utilised, whereby information was gathered from 102 higher education students via a Google Form. The collected data underwent analysis through various statistical methodologies including correlation, ‘t’ test, and One-Way ANOVA with Post Hoc Test. The outcomes of the investigation demonstrated that the use of social media differed among distinct demographic categories, revealing specific trends linked to gender, academic standing, and field of study. Nevertheless, a statistically notable positive relationship was identified between social media utilisation and academic progress. This indicates that a conscientious and equitable interaction with social media platforms may positively influence the academic outcomes of students.
Intuisi dan Realitas Matematika: Sebuah Kajian tentang Peran Intuisi Al-Attas dalam Memahami Realitas Matematika
Authors: Dwi Istanto  , Arroisi Jarman
Published: February 2025

Penelitian ini mengkaji peran intuisi dalam memahami realitas matematika, khususnya dalam perspektif pemikiran Syed Muhammad Naquib al-Attas. Fokus penelitian ini terletak pada kesenjangan antara realitas matematika yang kurang komprehensif dengan realitas yang lebih menyeluruh dalam pandangan Islam. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengungkap bagaimana intuisi, dalam konteks pemikiran al-Attas, dapat menjadi jembatan untuk menghubungkan kedua realitas tersebut. Melalui studi pustaka mendalam terhadap karya-karya al-Attas dan literatur terkait, penelitian ini menganalisis konsep intuisi dalam pemikiran Islam dan aplikasinya dalam memahami konsep-konsep matematika. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa intuisi, menurut al-Attas, bukan hanya sekadar firasat, tetapi merupakan kemampuan kognitif yang mendalam yang berakar pada pengalaman, pengetahuan, dan pemahaman yang luas tentang realitas. Intuisi memungkinkan individu untuk menangkap makna yang lebih dalam dari simbol-simbol dan konsep-konsep matematika, serta menghubungkannya dengan realitas yang lebih luas. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa pemikiran al-Attas tentang intuisi menawarkan perspektif yang kaya untuk memahami hubungan antara matematika dan realitas, serta memiliki implikasi penting bagi pendidikan matematika yang lebih holistik.
Efektifitas Model Pembelajaran Project Based Learning (PjBL) terhadap Kemampuan Berpikir Intuitif Matematis Siswa SMA
Authors: Dini Nasution Fitri Rama , Firdausi  , Ramdani Miftah
Published: February 2025

Pada pembelajaran matematika kurikulum merdeka kemampuan berpikir intuitif menjadi salah satu hal yang sangat penting karena berpikir intuitif menjadi pintu gerbang dalam memahami konsep matematika yang menghubungkan pengetahuan yang dimiliki dengan solusi yang menjadi target pemecahan masalah matematika. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah menganalisis pengaruh model pembelajaran Project Based Learning (PjBL) terhadap kemampuan berpikir intuitif matematis. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di SMA Negeri 96 Jakarta pada semester ganjil tahun ajaran 2024/2025. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode Quasi Eksperimen dengan desain Posstest Only Control Group Design with Randomizations yang melibatkan 34 siswa kelompok eksperimen dan 34 siswa kelompok kontrol yang dipilih dengan teknik cluster random sampling. Pengumpulan data kemampuan berpikir intuitif matematis menggunakan instrumen tes berupa enam butir soal uraian yang telah diuji validitas, reliabilitas, daya pembeda dan taraf kesukarannya. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, dapat disimpulkan bahwa siswa yang diajarkan dengan model Project Based Learning (PjBL) memiliki kemampuan berpikir intuitif matematis yang lebih tinggi dibandingkan siswa yang diajarkan dengan model pembelajaran konvensional. Kemampuan berpikir intuitif matematis siswa pada kelas eksperimen yang diajarkan dengan model pembelajaran Project Based Learning memperoleh rata-rata lebih tinggi dibandingkan siswa yang diajarkan dengan model pembelajaran konvensional.
Sebuah Studi Kasus: Bagaimana Siswa dengan Minat Belajar Rendah Menyelesaikan Permasalahan Garis Lurus
Authors: Godat Patrisiana Intan , Sulistyowati Fitria , Istiqomah  , Devi Septiani  , Zahra Nugraheni
Published: February 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis kesalahan siswa dalam menyelesaikan soal persamaan garis lurus yang ditinjau dari rendahnya minat belajar. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif dengan subjek awal sebanyak 20 orang siswa kelas VIII yang berasal dari salah satu sekolah di Yogyakarta. Dari subjek awal tersebut dipilih satu siswa sebagai subjek penelitian yang memiliiki minat belajar rendah menggunakan purposive sampling. Data dikumpulkan melalui angket, tes tertulis dan wawancara. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan tiga jenis kesalahan utama, yaitu 1) kesalahan memahami informasi soal, 2) kesalahan transformasi data ke model matematis, 3) kesalahan menuliskan jawaban akhir. Faktor utama yang mempengaruhi kesalahan siswa adalah rendahnya minat belajar yang menyebabkan kurang fokus dan kurang teliti dalam mengerjakan soal.siswa menunjukkan pemahaman konsep dasar yang cukup baik, namun kurangnya ketelitian dalam pengerjaan menghambat hasil akhir jawaban siswa. Penelitian ini merekomendasikan strategi pembelajaran yang interaktif dan kontekstual untuk meningkatkan minat belajar dan mengurangi kesalahan siswa dalam memecahkan soal matematika.
Sebuah Studi Kasus: Pemecahan Masalah Bangun Ruang Ditinjau dari Tingkat Motivasi Belajar
Authors: Sahidah Nur , Sulistyowati Fitria , Krida Singgih Kuncoro  , Esti Harini  , Wikan Budi Utami
Published: February 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi kesalahan siswa dalam pemecahan masalah bangun ruang ditinjau dari tingkat motivasi belajarnya. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan penelitian deskriptif dengan pendekatan kualitatif. Subjek tes dalam penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas IX berjumlah 15 orang yang berasal dari salah satu sekolah di Gedangsari, Yogyakarta. Dari subjek tes tersebut, hanya dipilih satu siswa sebagai subjek penelitian dengan menggunakan purposive sampling. Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui angket, tes dan wawancara. Analisis data yang digunakan meliputi reduksi data, penyajian data dan verifikasi. Hasil dari penelitian menunjukkan bahwa siswa memiliki motivasi belajar dalam kategori rendah dengan persentase 39,8%. Dari tes mengenai pemecahan masalah bangun ruang didapatkan 3 jenis kesalahan yang dialami oleh siswa yaitu kesalahan konseptual, kesalahan kecerobohan dan kesalahan teknis/perhitungan dimana siswa mengalami kesulitan dalam memahami konsep dasar bangun ruang dan ketidaktelitian dalam proses penulisan serta perhitungan. Oleh karena itu, siswa diharapkan lebih sering melatih diri mengerjakan latihan soal secara mandiri untuk meningkatkan ketelitian dan pemahaman konsep. Sedangkan bagi guru dapat menerapkan model pembelajaran menarik dan interaktif yang dapat mendorong siswa aktif dalam pembelajaran.
Pengembangan E-Modul Interaktif dengan Model Problem Based Learning Berpendekatan RME untuk Meningkatkan Literasi Matematika Siswa
Authors: Ma'rifatun Nisaa  , Hery Sutarto
Published: February 2025

E-Modul interaktif adalah media pembelajaran elektronik yang melibatkan siswa secara aktif dalam proses pembelajaran sehingga pengalaman belajar siswa akan lebih bermakna. Model pembelajaran serta pendekatan yang sesuai juga dapat memudahkan siswa dalam memahami materi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan E-Modul interaktif dengan model Problem Based Learning berpendekatan RME yang valid, praktis, serta efektif untuk meningkatkan literasi matematika siswa. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Research and Development dengan model 4D (Define, Design, Develop, Desseminate). Subjek penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas XIIC2 dan XIIC1 SMA Negeri 2 Kendal. E-Modul yang dikembangkan dinyatakan valid dengan skor validitas . E-Modul tersebut praktis dengan skor praktikalitas . E-Modul tersebut juga efektif untuk meningkatkan literasi matematika siswa dilihat dari peningkatan rata-rata literasi matematika kelas eksperimen lebih dari peningkatan rata-rata literasi matematika kelas kontrol. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa E-Modul interaktif dengan model Problem Based Learning berpendekatan RME dapat digunakan sebagai sumber belajar siswa.
Pengaruh E-Trust dan E-Service Quality Terhadap E-Loyalty Pengguna Layanan Mobile Banking Bank Umum Syariah
Authors: Nengsih Novia , Septianna Syifa
Published: February 2025

This research aim to determine the influence of e-trust and e-service quality on the e-loyalty of mobile banking users at Islamic commercial banks. This research employs a quantitative research method. The sampling technique used is purposive sampling. The data analysis techniques employed include testing the research instrument, classical assumption tests, multiple linear regression analysis, t-tests, F-tests, and the R² test. The results of the study indicate that e-trust has a significant influence on the e-loyalty of mobile banking users at Islamic commercial banks. Furthermore, e-service quality also has a significant influence on the e-loyalty of mobile banking users at Islamic commercial banks. Moreover, e-trust and e-service quality together have a significant effect on e-loyalty.. Based on the results of the coefficient of determination (R Square) test, a value of 0.505 or 50.5% was obtained. This indicates that e-trust  and e-service quality together explain 50.5% of the variability in e-loyalty of mobile banking users at Islamic commercial banks, while the remaining 49.5% is influenced by other variables not included in this study.
NEW TRENDS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF FINANCIAL ANALYTICS OF AN EXCHANGE TRADER
Authors: Sembiyeva L.M. , Sharipbay A.A. , Turginbayeva A.S.
Published: February 2025

The financial sector has undergone profound changes over the past twenty years, affecting the ways in which both individuals and organizations interact. The active introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) and big data analytics has significantly changed the approaches to the activities of financial institutions and their interaction with customers and other organizations. It is expected that these changes will continue to gain momentum due to the development of technologies that allow us to focus on innovation and solving complex problems. Every day, the financial industry records billions of events in the markets, which generates significant amounts of diverse data related to the Big Data category.
AI algorithms and models that work with big data to analyze patterns and generate recommendations in areas such as portfolio strategies and fraud detection are becoming increasingly important in the financial sector. However, the level of their application and development differs significantly depending on the capabilities and competencies of different organizations. These differences, as well as the impact of new technologies on the financial sector, are becoming central topics of discussion among industry professionals.
This article is devoted to the study of the use of AI and big data analytics in stock trading, as well as the analysis of the consequences of their use. The research examines current trends and practices that allow us to draw conclusions about the impact of these technologies on the strategies and decision-making processes of market participants.
A Novel Character Recognition Algorithm of Chinese Brush Calligraphy Based on Fusion Attention Mechanism
Authors: Li Peng , Jin Fangzhu , Sun Jinhu , Wu Xiaojun , Zhang Qisheng
Published: February 2025

Chinese brush calligraphy characters symbolize traditional Chinese culture and represent the nation’s vast wisdom. However, the calligraphy character recognition algorithms have proven to be a significant challenge because of the complex structure, wide range of styles, and unequal distribution of Chinese brush calligraphy character categories. In this study, we propose a new algorithm for recognizing Chinese brush calligraphy characters in handwritten form by fusing spatial and channel attention modules. This paper compares mainstream recognition methods with the CBCCD dataset. Findings showed that the fusion attention module effectively enhances the network’s ability to extract font features, making the model more efficient and accurate than mainstream methods in terms of recognition accuracy; the best TOP-1 accuracy is 98.30%. Comparative experiments based on CASIA-HWDB1.1 and ICDAR2013 datasets show that the proposed method also has good results in the recognition of simplified Chinese brush calligraphy characters.
A Study of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Firms’ Entrepreneurial Paths Under the Perspective of Resource Dependence Theory Evidence from China’s Sci-Tech Innovation Board (STIB) Context
Authors: Chen Guangxin , Nie Qing , Li Yuna , Jian Yinping
Published: February 2025

Science, technology, and innovation are widely recognized as key drivers of social progress and economic growth. Technological entrepreneurship in this field is perceived as low-cost, high-potential, and garners substantial attention and support from investors and society. However, there has been a lack of comprehensive study on technological entrepreneurship path, which has limited the potential for entrepreneurship in this domain. In this paper, we investigate the entrepreneurial path in ICT from the perspective of resource dependence theory. Through the analysis of 186 entrepreneurial cases, we categorize 4 types of advantages and 12 subtypes of entrepreneurship in the ICT sector. Based on these findings, we propose the “4-stem-12-branch entrepreneurial tree” model of ICT entrepreneurship, grounded in the resource dependence theory. This paper enriches existing research on entrepreneurship in the technology field, particularly in the realm of ICT entrepreneurial paths, offering valuable insights to ICT entrepreneurs in finding suitable entrepreneurial pathways.
A Hybrid Approach for Short-Term Wind Speed Prediction Integrating Temporal Convolutional Neural Network with Covn1D and Gaussian Process Regression
Authors: Ye Song , Zhu Shutao , Chen Jingming , Tong Zhong , Wang Piao , Gu Shixiang , Hu Jinghui , Zhang Qiuwen
Published: February 2025

Because of the characteristics of randomness and fluctuation, it is very difficult to predict the short-term wind speed. In this paper, we proposed a hybrid approach that integrates temporal convolutional neural network (TCN) with one-dimensional convolutional (Covn1D) and Gaussian process regression (GPR). The Covn1D is adopted to extract the period and local detail features of time series data, the TCN is utilized to excavate their deep rules, and the GPR is applied in the model training so as to obtain the results of point and interval prediction. A case study shows that compared with other traditional models, the Covn1D-TCN-GPR hybrid model proposed in this paper can obtain both the best point prediction accuracy and the highest interval prediction reliability.
Industrial Robot Precise Path Planning Method Integrating Support Vector Machine
Authors: Huang Tao
Published: February 2025

To enhance the accuracy of path planning for industrial robots in complex environments, a support vector machine is employed to integrate and model multi-dimensional path features. By using a radial basis function kernel, the multi-dimensional data is optimized, improving the accuracy and real-time performance of path planning. Experiments demonstrate that the support vector machine achieves a classification accuracy of 95.4% on 500 sample data points, with the mean squared error reduced to 0.056, and significantly lower computation time compared to traditional algorithms. The results indicate the method’s efficiency and stability in complex environments, providing reliable support for intelligent manufacturing.
A Study on the Influence of Peer Initiative on Individual Behavioral Engagement: Based on the Mediating Role of Organizational Climate
Authors: Lin Yaojia , Luo Mei , Chen Xiaochang
Published: February 2025

This study investigates 984 college students from 10 institutions in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, utilizing SPSS for data analysis and constructing an empirical model through structural equation model (SEM) to explore the relationship between peer initiative and individual behavioral engagement among college students, as well as the underlying mechanism. The research findings indicate that peer initiative exerts a significant positive influence on college students’ behavioral engagement, and organizational climate serves as a mediating role in the relationship between peer initiative and student behavioral engagement.
Methods for Enhancing Digital Scholarship Services in University Libraries
Authors: Lei Qin
Published: February 2025

Digital scholarship services (DSS) are of great significance in promoting the prosperity and development of academic research, facilitating academic cooperation, and protecting academic heritage. Several methods for enhancing the DSS provided by university libraries are proposed by network research and literature research methods, including i) establishing a professional DSS team, ii) establishing digital scholarship research guides, iii) building digital scholarship space, iv) providing embedded course service in the center, v) promoting cooperation with other institutions to develop DSS, and vi) configuring digital scholarship resources. These methods were concluded from the present investigations in order to provide strong guarantees for the inheritance and development of academic research by researchers, promote the development of disciplines, and improve the quality of academic research.
The Factors Influencing the Success of Homestay Development in Hunan Province: Based on the Rooted Theory
Authors: Liu Yingjie , Zhu Yidan , Shui Jingjing
Published: February 2025

This study aims to explore the key success factors in the development of homestays in Hunan Province, employing grounded theory and a mixed-methods approach. The research involves analyzing tourist reviews from 15 five-star homestays in Hunan Province and conducting in-depth interviews with 10 homestay owners. Through text coding of the reviews and interview content, the study identifies major factors influencing the success of homestays development, including Service Reception, Facilities and Equipment, Decoration Design, Cultural Ambiance, Homestay Management, Surrounding Environment, Government Support, and External Collaboration. Based on these factors, a theoretical model was developed to explain the success of homestays. Additionally, a survey was conducted targeting homestay consumers, and SPSS was used for regression analysis of the collected data, verifying the significant relationships between internal and external factors. The results indicate that external factors influence customer perceptions, which in turn affect internal factors, collectively determining the success of homestays. This study not only provides theoretical support for understanding the mechanisms behind homestay success but also offers practical guidance for promoting the sustainable development of rural homestays.