bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Strategi Pembangunan Infrastruktur Kawasan Permukiman Perkotaan Kota Belopa Kabupaten Luwu
Authors: Indrajaya Indrajaya , Rusida Rusida , Baharuddin Andi Fathussalam
Published: May 2022

Hasil analisis Strategi Pembangunan Infrastruktur Kawasan Permukiman Perkotaan Kota Belopa Kabupaten Luwu dititik beratkan pada pengembangan permukiman dan infrastruktur perkotaan yang terintegrasi dengan  ketersediaan lahan untuk pembangunan, reklamasi lahan dan rekayasa teknologi dalam kerangka mendukung pengembangan kawasan permukiman perkotaan, optimalisasi dan normalisasi sistem jaringan drainase dalam kerangka pengendalian ancaman banjir, efektivitas dan efisiensi pemanfaatan lahan untuk kebutuhan pengelolaan air limbah perkotaan, pengembangan kawasan perkotaan Kabupaten Luwu yang bersinergi dengan pengembangan wilayah utara Provinsi Sulawesi Selatan, peningkatan jaringan jalan lingkungan untuk memudahkan aksesibilitas dan mobilitas penduduk dan optimalisasi sistem distribusi pelayanan air untuk kebutuhan pertanian yang diikuti pengendalian pengembangan kawasan permukiman yang bersentuhan langsung dengan pasang surut air laut
Imperialism, Colonialism and Racism in Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness: A Postcolonial Approach
Authors: Hasan Mariwan , Ahmed Lona , Muhammad Roman
Published: May 2022

It is not easy to explore the inner side and the hidden nature of human beings. It is also what has strengthened the relationship between human beings and the issue of imperialism and colonialism and the final stage of colonialism which leads to racism. This paper deals with colonialism, imperialism, and racism in Joseph Conrad's novella, Heart of Darkness. The three stages colonizers implement during colonizing African countries.
 Modern age and modern literature are shed light on in general and more particularly, modern novel is focused on as it is necessary for the analysis of the novel. Then the terms of colonialism, imperialism, and racism are explored in Heart of Darkness as these are interrelated words having close links to colonization. A postcolonial approach is used to analyze the novella.
Developing Teaching Guidelines and Learning Module of Speaking for General Communication: Students’ Perception and Needs
Authors: Suryani Lilis , Apriliyanti Dewi Listia , Rohmat Fauziah Nur
Published: May 2022

Covid-19 is still spreading all over the world, including Indonesia and it has a big impact on the education sector. Online learning is a way to reduce the spread of the covid-19 outbreak. Educators and students, whether ready or not, have to do online learning because to avoid the spread of this pandemic. Therefore, this research would like to know students’ perception and needs toward speaking for general communication. This study is conducted using a survey method based on Kirkpatricks’ Model. The survey accumulated and investigated learners' perception of speaking for general communication course after they learned and practiced it in the online lecturing class. The respondents of the survey were selected using the purposive sampling method. the subject of this study was 165 students of a first semester, the English Language Study Program at IKIP Siliwangi Bandung, who was taking a speaking for a general communication course. Based on the result, most of the students had positive perceptions and they could improve their speaking skills after the teaching session. In fact, there are three things that are not really appropriate with the students’ needs, they are handout/teaching materials, technological confidence, and topics of materials. Therefore, further research is needed to develop the module/handout based on students’ needs.
The Role of Mobile Devices on Online EFL Skill Courses During Covid-19 Emergency Remote Education
Authors: Dolgunsöz Emrah , Yıldırım Gürkan
Published: May 2022

The recent Covid-19 based emergency remote education caught educational practitioners unprepared and caused learners to rely on any technology which offered them the best pedagogical solution. Since mobile devices such as smartphones, tablets, and notebooks are widely used in daily life, EFL learners also preferred to utilize them for online courses due to their undisputable mobility. However, using mobile devices in long online EFL courses is not without its limitations. This study aimed to examine the mobile experience during EFL skill courses in emergency remote education. 47 EFL preparatory class students who were attending online courses for 4 months with their mobile devices were asked to write a reflection for each skill course based on three main categories: Limitations of mobile devices, effects of mobile devices on in-classroom interaction, and device satisfaction rates. The initial findings addressed that EFL learners commonly used smartphones or notebooks for online courses rather than desktop PCs and tablets. Secondly, our results revealed various limitations for each EFL course such as limited screen size, overheating, microphone problems, and internet connection efficiency. On the other hand, although mobile devices were reported to have worked fine for in-class communication, device satisfaction rates regarding online courses were low, especially for smartphones.
The Academic Writing Needs of Students: A Case Study on Stakeholder Perspectives
Authors: Sağlamel Hasan , Aydoğdu Zeynep Merve
Published: May 2022

The international appeal of English has resulted in an expansion of courses adopting English-medium instruction, and many institutions require students to pursue their studies in programs with English medium. However, to what extent these programs meet the expectations is yet to be understood. Numerous studies have documented the effectiveness of EMI particularly in English as a foreign language contexts. However, perspectives of different stakeholders were not adequately captured. The present study attempts to fill this void by exploring students' needs of academic writing from the perspectives of different stakeholders. A total of 9 participants, namely, 5 students, a language instructor, and 3 teachers of content professors were selected using the snowball sampling method. All the participants were selected from a department offering English-medium instruction at a state university in Turkey. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews. The results show that students require more investment in academic writing courses to get familiar with the disciplinary register and fulfil the requirements of future English courses. The stakeholders’ perspectives are compared to have a better understanding of students’ needs, lacks and wants. The study suggests some implications to approach language education policies more critically.
Understanding Reasons That May Cause Attrition and Retention among English Language Teachers in a Developing Country
Authors: Yastıbaş Ahmet Erdost , BATURAY Meltem Huri , ERTAŞ Abdullah
Published: May 2022

According to the literature, foreign language teacher attrition and retention (FLTAR) have been studied less, the studies on FLTAR have been made in developed countries more, and these studies have generally focused on the reasons of FLTAR. Therefore, the present study aimed to find out the reason(s) that may cause attrition and retention among foreign language teachers (i.e., English language teachers [EL]) in a developing country (i.e., Turkey). 100 Turkish EL teachers participated in this qualitative study. The data collected through a semi-structured written interview were content analyzed. According to the findings, there were three main groups of EL teachers with four or five sub-groups formed depending on the participants’ year of teaching experience: the ones who wanted to stay in the job, who wanted to leave the job, and who both wanted to leave and stay in the job. The findings also showed that the participants wanted to stay in the job and/or leave it for several reasons such as passion for teaching, working conditions, and learning something new, which is significant to know because understanding what may cause EL teacher attrition and retention can help sustain teacher quality in English language teaching.
English Education Master Students' Perceptions on Metacognitive Strategy in Academic Reading
Authors: Wijaya Kristian
Published: May 2022

Abstract

Metacognitive strategy can bring about varied fruitful influential impacts toward academic reading enterprises endured by graduate university EFL learners. In this present small-scale qualitative study, the researcher aimed to profoundly investigate English Education Master Students’ perceptions on metacognitive strategy in academic reading. To achieve this research objectivity, this study employed a qualitative content analysis method to obtain more specific portrayals out of the gathered data. 10 online Likert-scale questionnaire items were distributed to 18 English Education Master Students, batch 2019, Sanata Dharma University, Yogyakarta. After obtaining the intended data from this first research instrument, the researcher also planned to make use of 5 open-ended written narrative inquiry questions to be responded to by 3 randomly selected interviewees derived from similar research samplings. Two major-specific themes were revealed namely: (1) Metacognitive strategy has successfully promoted more positive academic reading behaviors and (2) Metacognitive strategy allowed graduate university EFL learners to achieve more fruitful academic reading outcomes. The main conclusion of these aforementioned findings is the internalization of metacognitive strategy at the beginning of academic reading dynamics is indispensably crucial in which graduate university EFL learners can potentially transform into more mature, strategic, critical, and proficient L2 academic readers.

Keywords: Metacognitive strategy, academic reading, students’ perceptions
A Psychoanalytic Reading of Abdulrazak Gurnah’s Gravel Heart
Authors: Al Areqih Rashad
Published: May 2022

Abstract

Psychoanalytic criticism probes deeply into human behavior, uncovering unconscious anxieties, desires, and problems. This study examines Abdulrazak Gurnah’s Gravel Heart (2017) from a psychanalytic perspective, highlighting Salim’s different stages of life and tracing the troubles he encounters. Psychoanalytic theory is applied to the concepts of family and early childhood experiences, as well as defense mechanisms: fear of abandonment, social shame and inferiority, low self-esteem, avoidance, fear of intimacy, and death and loss. The theme of death and loss becomes a hallmark of Salim’s mysterious family, which is full of secrets. Despite Salim’s accomplishments as a teenager, he finds himself occupied by his family conflicts. Later, he accepts his uncle Amir’s invitation to move to the United Kingdom (UK) to attend college. This study found that Salim’s traumatic experiences at an early age influenced his future choices and behaviors, particularly when he moved to the UK and met friends of different races from all over the world, each with their own story, which was definitely varied from his own. Eventually, Salim became overwhelmed by feelings of social inferiority, loss, and failure because he could not change his fate to a more brilliant future. The mysteries he spent his life attempting to solve, ultimately about his father, uncovered that his alienation and isolation was because of the dishonor his mother brought to the family to save her brother, Amir, from jail. However, his father’s story was revealed too late to heal Salim’s past trauma.
The Effect of Using De-contextualization and Semi-Contextualization Teaching Techniques on Turkish EFL Learners’ Vocabulary Learning
Authors: Yeganehpour Parisa , Zarfsaz Elham
Published: May 2022

We are now surrounded by information from television, the internet, and digital media. Multimedia connects us to diverse languages and civilizations. The usage of a variety of forms of multimedia has a number of advantages for foreign language acquisition. The purpose of this study was to determine the extent to which using television programs and subtitled television shows as semi-contextualized strategies aids vocabulary retention during language acquisition. This research was performed at a Turkish government university. The teacher divided the classes into two experimental groups ranging in age from 18-20. The research began with the administration of a pretest. Then, the newly concentrated terms were taught using two distinct teaching techniques: decontextualized and semi-contextualized instruction. The study was conducted during a semester in 14 sessions. After teaching the new terms using the two strategies, an instant post-test was conducted at the end of sessions. A delayed post-test was conducted three sessions later. Following that, the participants' scores were statistically examined. The study's findings indicated that there were no significant differences in vocabulary teaching strategies between semi-contextualized (TV program) and decontextualized (board monitoring). It should be emphasized that the researchers, as English teacher, anticipated differences between two strategies (preference for semi-contextualized technique) based on their own teaching experience.
EFFECT OF PRANAYAMA ON ABDOMINAL MUSCLE STRENGTH CARDIO RESPIRATORY
ENDURANCEAND FLEXIBILITY
Authors: Sarkar Chiranjib , Riang Baris
Published: May 2022

The aim of this study was to investigate the 24-week effect of pranayama on abdominal muscle strength, cardio
respiratory endurance and flexibility.Only 30 college students (boys) between the ages of 22 and 27 were assigned parttime to train at the Bharati Vidyapeeth College of physical education. Abdominal muscle strength, cardio respiratory
endurance and flexibility were measured in this study.Pranayama works five days a week and training classes were held
in the evening for a period of 50 minutes.Paired t 'tests were used to investigate the existence of significant differences
between the pre- and post-test phases of the 24-week pranayama program. In conclusion the improvement was found
after twenty-four weeks of the pranayama system and the differences were statistically significant. Pranayama not only
beneficial for mental health but also improves abdominal muscle strength,cardio respiratory endurance and flexibility
TWO INDIRECT SACS IN A UNILATERAL INGUINAL HERNIA, AN UNUSUAL OCCURANCECASE REPORT.
Authors: Lalithkumar Anusha , Swaminathan Shanthi Ponnandai , Mani Rajeswari , R. Kannan.
Published: May 2022

The exact type of inguinal hernia is usually made during its repair.Multiple direct or multiple indirect sacs in a unilateral
inguinal hernia is extremely rare. A 30-year-old male presented with right groin swelling for six months. He was
diagnosed to have right indirect inguinal hernia on clinical examination.On exploring the inguinal canal during hernial
repair,two indirect sacs were found adjacent to each other,lying antero-lateral to the cord structures.Inferior epigastric
artery was identified and no other direct component was found in the patient.Individual ligation of the indirect sacs was
done,followed by Lichtenstein repair.This is a very rare entity,one of its kind,with only one other such case reported in
India- the famous ‘Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh hernia’,a double direct,triple indirect sac in a unilateral inguinal hernia.
Double indirect sac in a unilateral hernia is unique. Presence of multiple hernial sacs in inguinal hernia is a risk for
recurrence, if not identified. Proper identification of inferior epigastric artery course is always essential in inguinal
hernia repair.
“I DON’T WANT TO BRING SHAME UPON MY FAMILY”: A CASE OF SUICIDE IN AN ADOLESCENT GIRL.
Authors: M Shehu , E.D Kabillis , AS Anzaku
Published: May 2022

Background: Suicide is the second leading cause of death among young people aged 15-29 years.The rate decreased
during the 1990s but increased again in the early 2000s.
Case report: A 16-year-old girl presented with a six day history of ingestion of herbicide,three days history of vomiting
of blood and two days history of yellowish discoloration of the eyes. She was three months pregnant and ingested
herbicide to kill herself so as to prevent bringing shame on her family. She started vomiting after taking the poison, it
contained recently ingested foods,and she had several episodes,volume of 20-30mls per vomitus.However,3 days later
the vomitus became bloody with clots of blood, there was also history of passage of melaena stools. She developed
yellowish discolouration of the eyes 2 days prior to presentation and severe body weakness.All other systemic reviews
were nil of note.
On examination, she was severely pale, icteric, with petechial haemorrhages on her tongue. Pulse Rate (PR) -112bpm,
Blood Pressure (BP) - 120/80mmHg,Respiratory Rate (RR) -30cpm.Abdomen was gravidly enlarged about 18weeks size,
with epigastric tenderness
Diagnosis was attempted suicide with severe anaemia due to upper GI bleeding. Results:PCV-24%,E/U/Cr- Deranged,
LFT- Deranged.Treatment:IV N/S and Omeprazole,Vitamin C and E.She was started on blood transfusion,howbeit; she
became dyspnoeic and was saturating at 31%.Patient started gasping and died 12hrs on admission despite resuscitative
measures.
Conclusion- The rate of suicide among young people is on the increase and efforts should be put in place to stem this
trend.
ASSESSMENT OF CONCENTRATION LEVEL REPORTS: IMPLICATION TO IMPROVE ON HUMAN CONCENTRATION WITH AN ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM/TOOL FOR LEARNERS.
Authors: Jaiswal Vicky , Singh Megha , Ambulgekar Suresh , Joshi Pragya , Jain Sejal
Published: May 2022

Background:Everyone has a different brain programming some people have a brilliant concentration but some people
struggle to focus on things or to pay attention.This, research is focused on the importance of concentration for learners
as the previous studies also concluded that higher levels of concentration are vulnerable to distractions. Hence this
research is intended to assess the reports generated from the Aimtest tool administered by 8 Infinity Education Research
group in India with the end view of identifying its implication to enhance the human concentration level. Materials and
Methods: This prospective study operates on evocative research method which involved the use of documentary
analysis, questionnaires and interviews with voluntary opted respondents carried by researchers' approach and
analysis pertaining to the content of the data. Result: In this pilot study,we recruited 159 individuals age 8 to 20 years
between the academic standard levels 4th to 12th who were chosen after consent for this assessment. The Aimtest
calculated their Memory, concentration level and, reading speed with the proven formulas. We have found overall
83.64% satisfaction rate among all the categories. Conclusion: Based on the descriptive research our findings suggest
that this tool can be used to enhance the concentration level as well as it can also be embodied in academic institutions to
improve on the learning ability of students
DEPRESSION IN PATIENTS WITH PULMONARY TUBERCULOSIS: A HOSPITAL BASED STUDY
Authors: Rajshri Rajshri , Jee Keshav , Sharma Uday Narayan
Published: May 2022

Background Tuberculosis is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis.Depression has been
known to be widely associated with chronic systemic conditions. This common psychiatric co- morbidity is often
neglected in medical set up which increases the healthcare burden and adversely affects the treatment outcome of
patients suffering from tuberculosis. Material and methods 100 consecutive patients suffering from pulmonary TB
admitted in Chest and Tuberculosis Department,ANMCH,Gaya giving written informed consent were assessed using a
form for sociodemographic details and for depression using Beck's Depression Inventory(BDI). Statistical evaluation
was done using Statistical package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software and results analyzed and tabulated. Results
Depression was found in 41% of the patients suffering from pulmonary tuberculosis.In terms of severity,moderate level
of depression was reported among the patients in highest fraction i.e 57%. Conclusion The relation between
tuberculosis and Depression is bidirectional .The chronicity of TB is likely to be associated with psychological problems
like depression which adversely affect the prognosis of TB in the affected patients.
A STUDY TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF MUSIC THERAPY IN CONTROLLING POSTOPERATIVE PAIN AND ANXIETY AMONG SURGICAL PATIENTS (MAJOR ABDOMINAL SURGERY) IN RMMCH, ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY
Authors: Lakshmi S.
Published: May 2022

Pain is a universal human experience,yet no two individuals experience and respond to pain exactly the same way and
also pain is the predominant complaint patients have after surgery. Anxiety is an emotional state characterized by
feelings of apprehension, discomfort, restlessness, or worry. Music therapy is one of the non-pharmacological
interventions to reduce postoperative pain and anxiety.AIM: To assess the effectiveness of music therapy in controlling
postoperative pain and anxiety among surgical patients. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Quasi-experimental design
Time series with multiple institutions of treatment) was adopted. A total of 40 patients 20 in experimental and 20 in
control group chosen by convenient sampling technique. The instrument consisted of two sections: First section
comprises of demographic and clinical variables of the patient. Second section was Speilberger State-Trait Anxiety
Scale Form Y-1 and Numerical Pain Rating Scale.Reiki instrumental music was selected for intervention. Music therapy
was provided through head phone on second and third postoperative day to the experimental group in two sessions in
each day totaling four sessions lasting for 30 minutes each. Assessment was done periodically for two sessions at a
interval of 2 hours per day after music therapy. RESULTS: The postoperative pain intensity score of the experimental
group was significantly reduced from severe to mild level,where as in the control group pain intensity score was reduced
from moderate to mild level. (p< 0.001).The postoperative anxiety level reduction for experimental group was from
moderate to mild level, where as in the control group anxiety level remained constantly at moderate level. (p< 0.001).
There was no significant association between preoperative anxiety with previous experience of surgery.
CONCLUSION:Music therapy is a simple,safe and effective method for reducing postoperative pain and anxiety
LEGAL ACCEPTANCE OF LGBT IN INDIA: REVIEW ON ITS IMPLICATIONS ON HAVING EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES,FAMILY ACCEPTANCE AND BETTER MENTAL HEALTH
Authors: Chawla Priyanka
Published: May 2022

LGBT individuals experience higher rates of mental health disorders than their heterosexual peers. Family affirmative
environment will lead to better mental health.The decriminalizing of colonial-era section 377 has given huge hope to this
minority community.Future challenges still remain a question mark.But leap towards change has been initiated.Family
acceptance will start from sensitizing the general population after legal reinforcement in various areas.The aim of this
study is to explore strategies and programs to promote equal opportunity for LGBT youth. To review the role of family
environment and functioning (family cohesion, family expressiveness, family conflict) of LGBT youth and their mental
health.
CHANGES IN MEGAKARYOCYTES IN VARIOUS HEMATOLOGICAL CONDITIONS : A STUDY OF BONE MARROW ASPIRATION IN A TERTIARY CARE CENTRE
Authors: Mahla Rohit , Shrivastava Jyoti Priyadarshini , Niranjan Amit , Iyengar Sudha
Published: May 2022

INTRODUCTION Dysmegakaryopoiesis is characterized by various Megakaryocytic alterations in bone marrow and
includes both dysplastic and non dysplastic features.Dysplastic changes are mostly seen in myelodysplastic syndrome
however megakaryocyte alteration have also been noted in some bone marrow aspiration in non myelodysplastic
conditions. AIMS OBJECTIVE To evaluate changes in megakaryocytes in various hematological conditions in bone
marrow aspiration examination. MATERIAL AND METHODS Study was done at Central Pathology lab in the
Department of Pathology GAJRA RAJA MEDICAL COLLEGE GWALIOR over a period of 1.5 year FROM NOV 2019 TO MAY
2021.Total 84 bone marrow were received out of 14 were dilute so excluded from study and results were prepared from
70 cases.Age range was 9 months to 75 years RESULTS AND OBSERVATIONS In this study out of 70 patients, 43 were
male and 27 were female.Patients were categorised into neoplastic and non neoplastic category.Out of 70 cases 46 were
non neoplastic forming majority while 24 were neoplastic. Out of non neoplastic, megaloblastic anemia was most
common while acute leukemia was most frequent in neoplastic category.Bone marrow was evaluated for cellularity. 47
were hypercellular marrow forming majority with 15 cases showing normal cellularity and 08 as hypocellular. Acute
leukemia and megaloblastic anemia were two conditions which had hypercellular marrow. The number of the
megakaryocytes was considered normal when one megakaryocyte per 3 low power fields was encountered,increased if
more than two megakaryocytes per low power field were seen and decreased when one megakaryocyte per five to ten
low power fields was documented and absent when no megakaryocytes were seen per ten low power field. Our study
showed 27 cases of megakaryocytic hypocellularity, 22 cases normal number of megakaryocytes and 18 as increased
number of megakaryocytes. Normally megakaryocytes have four to sixteen nuclear lobes. Immature megakaryocytes
were defined as young forms of megakaryocytes with scant bluish cytoplasm and lacking lobulation of the nucleus.
Dysplastic megakaryocytes are those with single, multiple/separated nuclei. Micro megakaryocytes were defined as
megakaryocytes whose size was that of large lymphocyte or monocyte and which had a single / bi-lobed nucleus. Our
study – showed normal megakaryocyte morphology in 32/70 (45%) cases and 35/70 (50%) were with altered
morphology. CONCLUSION Dysplastic Morphologic changes in megakaryocyte were not only seen in MDS but also in
various non MDS conditions which should be considered during diagnosis.Understanding and detailed knowledge of
changes in megakaryocytes,including both cellularity and morphology,can improve the diagnostic accuracy for a wide
range of hematological disorders
A SPECULATED PLEOMORPHIC ADENOMA OF PAROTID TURNS OUT TO BE A SPINDLE CELL LIPOMA
Authors: Priya K S Mohana , Shanthi P S , Kawarat Vikas C , Kannan R
Published: May 2022

Spindle cell lipoma is a rare benign adipocytic tumour which compromises about 1.5 % of the lipomatous tumour.It is a
slow growing tumour most frequently located in upper back and neck with male predominance. Less frequently the
tumour may occur in unexpected sites.A 43 year old male patient with history of right sided ,painless, indolent cheek
mass. Clinical examination revealed a soft,non tender mass in the parotid region on right side. MRI scan shows lesion
arising from tail of right parotid abutting right masseter muscle probably warthin tumor.Fine needle aspiration showed
occasional epithelial cells with spindle cells. Case was proceeded with superficial parotidectomy. Grossly there was a
well encapsulated mass of size 3.5 cm adherent to the adjacent parotid gland.Histopathology showed mature adipocytes
in fibromyxoid stroma with spindle cell suggesting spindle cell lipoma.Spindle cell lipoma,a benign lipomatous tumour
usually arises from the shoulder, upper back. These lesions can also arise from atypical sites causing diagnostic
challenges. These tumours have to be differentiated from malignant tumours which may require aggressive surgery,
while spindle cell lipoma itself is curative by a simple excision.This requires awareness of this entity by both surgeons
and pathologists to aim for a proper management .
AN ISOLATED MESENTERIC INJURY DUE TO BLUNT TRAUMA ABDOMEN CAUSINGGANGRENE
OF SMALL BOWEL
Authors: Priya K S Mohana , Shanthi P S , Khanna Sriran , Kannan R
Published: May 2022

Hollow viscous injury and mesenteric vascular injury after a blunt trauma abdomen although may be third most common
injury , occurs only in 3 to 5 % of patients making it a rare entity. Significant mesentric injury includes disruption of
mesenteric, active mesenteric bleeding, and mesenteric injury leading to gangrenous bowel.A 56 year old male was
brought to the emergency room with history of road traffic accident with no external injuries.On presentation his vitals
were stable , examination of abdomen revealed tense abdomen with guarding and rigidity. Given the hemodynamic
stability of the patient CT scan of abdomen was done which revealed intraperitoneal free fluid , normal solid organs,
abnormal bowel wall enhancement with extraluminal air pockets.Patient underwent emergency laparotomy to find out a
massive hemoperitoneum with long segment gangrenous illeal bowel loop. Gangrenous bowel segment was resected
and double barrel ileostomy was fashioned. The mechanism of injury involved is either direct compression forces or
shearing and deceleration forces in Blunt trauma abdomen.Undiagnosed mesenteric injuries are associated with high
morbidity and mortality rates due to life-threatening haemorrhage from disruption of mesenteric vessels, bowel
infarction and peritonitis . This can be avoided by using imaging investigations af earliest and emergency surgical
intervention.
A game for everyone: learning with digital teaching and student skills
Authors: Ceccacci Laura
Published: May 2022

Learning platforms are currently main organization models for digital and remote teaching. Researches have highlighted learning outcomes as a critical area during the health emergency, also partially due to low prepardeness of teachers for digital and distance teaching. Evidence Based Education informs that gamification can efficiently be implemented as a teaching methodology, using games to involve students in digital activities in an inclusive manner. In order to monitor the level of appreciation and to identify the more appropriate game models according to students’ literacy skills, a study was performed in Marche region (IT) in 2021 in two first year high school classes involved in gamificated learning activities. All students appreciated the games used, but different reasons for appreciation are reported according to student skills. The escape room and the quiz design were identified as the most inclusive instrument, but other strategies were referred as very useful for inclusion: the variation of the graphic elements and the use of no time limited games.

 

Un gioco di tutti e di ciascuno: l’apprendimento con la Didattica Digitale Integrata e le competenze degli studenti.

Le piattaforme didattiche oggi rappresentano un modello di organizzazione dello spazio di lavoro irrinunciabile per gli interventi in DDI e DaD. Gli studi hanno individuato nei bassi risultati di apprendimento degli studenti una delle maggiori criticità del periodo della pandemia, in parte imputabile anche alla limitata capacità dei docenti di operare efficacemente a distanza attraverso strumenti digitali. In prospettiva Evidence Based, tra le metodologie ritenute più adeguate a conciliare l’efficacia didattica mediata dalla tecnologia e la dimensione inclusiva, figura la gamification, nelle sue varie declinazioni. È stato realizzato nel 2021 un monitoraggio su due classi prime di un liceo scientifico marchigiano, che hanno sperimentato un’attività integrata con elementi di gioco variamente caratterizzati, condotto con lo scopo di verificare il gradimento e individuare le modalità di giochi online più adatti a vari gruppi di studenti, distinti in base al livello di competenze nell’area alfabetico funzionale. La proposta didattica ha incontrato il gradimento di tutti, sebbene per distinte ragioni riferibili a diversi livelli di competenze. È inoltre emerso che è possibile individuare strategie, come la strutturazione su livelli e la progettazione di quiz, e modalità di gioco, senza limiti di tempo e con una variazione degli aspetti grafici, ampiamente inclusive.
Accessibility to textual resources for people with Intellectual Disabilities within cultural spaces
Authors: Mastrogiuseppe Marilina , Span Stefania , Bortolotti Elena
Published: May 2022

This paper addresses the issue of accessibility to written information in cultural spaces for people with intellectual disabilities (ID). The main goal is to present a process aimed at creating Easy-to-Read (EtR) texts. Two groups of participants with different levels of ID – moderate (N=7) and severe (N=7) – have been actively involved in the process of simplification of written resources within the Natural Science Museum, site in Trieste. We analyze the process that serve to create EtR textual resources functional for people with ID showing different levels of reading and comprehension abilities. By using an Inclusive Research approach, the contribution underlines the importance to include the voice of people with disabilities in the process of transformation of social and cultural spaces.

 

Accessibilità alle risorse testuali per le persone con Disabilità Intellettiva all’interno degli spazi culturali

Questo articolo affronta la questione dell’accessibilità alle informazioni negli spazi pubblici per le persone con disabilità intellettive. L’obiettivo principale è quello di presentare un processo volto a proporre comunicazioni comprensibili e informative supportate da testi semplificati. Due gruppi di partecipanti con diversi livelli di disabilità intellettiva – moderata (N=7) e grave (N=7) – sono stati attivamente coinvolti nel processo di semplificazione delle risorse scritte all’interno del Museo di Scienze Naturali, sito a Trieste. Il disegno di ricerca è un metodo misto che comprende la raccolta di dati sia quantitativi che qualitativi volti ad esplorare criteri di leggibilità e comprensibilità delle risorse testuali considerando diversi livelli di semplificazione. Il contributo sottolinea l’importanza di includere la voce delle persone con disabilità nel processo di trasformazione degli spazi sociali e culturali.
Learning environments that enhance students’ cognitive functioning
Authors: Vedovelli Cristina
Published: May 2022

A general rethinking of the school system is underway. Today, the purpose of school is to prepare students for rapid change and the complexity of reality so that they are not overwhelmed. Executive cognitive functions have been shown to be fundamental to this purpose, specifically thoughtful planning of an idea, reflexivity, systematic approach to a task/problem, and the ability to stay focused. These are the skills that tomorrow's leaders will need (Diamond and Lee, 2011). But what theoretical and instructional models exist that aim to develop the cognitive skills necessary to succeed in school and in life? How and to what extent are the pedagogical principles of these models reflected in the organization of the physical learning space? This paper aims to trace some of the methods that promote the development of executive cognitive skills and examine how they organize the learning space.

 

Ambienti di apprendimento che potenziano il funzionamento cognitivo degli studenti.

È in atto un ripensamento generale del sistema scolastico. Oggi la finalità della scuola è di preparare gli studenti ai rapidi cambiamenti e alla complessità del reale in modo che non ne siano travolti. Fondamentali a questo scopo si sono rivelate le funzioni cognitive di tipo esecutivo, in particolare la pianificazione mentale di un’idea, la riflessività, la sistematicità nell’affrontare un compito/problema e la capacità di rimanere concentrati. Queste sono le competenze di cui avranno bisogno i leader di domani (Diamond & Lee, 2011). Ma quali sono i modelli teorici e didattici che si propongono di sviluppare le competenze cognitive necessarie per avere successo a scuola e nella vita? Come e in che misura i principi educativi di questi modelli si riflettono sull’organizzazione dello spazio fisico di apprendimento? Questo contributo si propone di ripercorrere alcuni tra i metodi che favoriscono lo sviluppo di competenze cognitive di tipo esecutivo e di indagare come organizzano lo spazio formativo.
From the physical learning spaces to the virtual classroom: the role of the teacher in the digitization era
Authors: Tammaro Rosanna , Gragnaniello Deborah , Scarano Roberta
Published: May 2022

In educational contexts, a careful space planning where the training process takes place is indispensable because it promotes changes and innovation and inclusion processes. With the distance learning the design of educational contexts is even more important: online learning environments have peculiar characteristics and, therefore, a simple transposition of traditional practices into virtual environments is not possible. Teaching professionalism and initial and in service training on digital competence and on the inclusion of pupils in virtual educational spaces are fundamental. Therefore, in this article we reflect on the characteristics of the physical and virtual educational spaces and on the role of the teacher in the new educational scenarios.

 

Dagli spazi educativi fisici all’aula virtuale: il ruolo del docente nell’era della digitalizzazione.

Nei contesti educativi, è indispensabile un’attenta progettazione dello spazio in cui si realizza il processo di insegnamento-apprendimento perché esso promuove cambiamenti e processi di innovazione e inclusione. Con la didattica a distanza, la progettazione dei contesti educativi è ancora più importante: gli ambienti di apprendimento online presentano caratteristiche peculiari e, pertanto, non è possibile una semplice trasposizione delle pratiche tradizionali negli ambienti virtuali. La professionalità docente e la formazione, iniziale e continua, sulle competenze digitali e sull’inclusione dei discenti negli spazi educativi virtuali sono fondamentali. Pertanto, in questo articolo riflettiamo sulle caratteristiche degli spazi educativi fisici e virtuali e sul ruolo del docente nei nuovi scenari educativi.
The project No one is left behind: teaching educational research
Authors: La Marca Alessandra , Longo Leonarda
Published: May 2022

School closures due to COVID-19 have brought significant disruptions to education. Service-learning interventions have offered significant opportunities to reduce and reverse the long-term negative effects and to empower the recovery process of pupils in difficulty. The study was carried out with 869 students enrolled in the Primary Education Sciences master’s degree course at the University of Palermo. The participants have been involved in the planning and implementation of targeted educational courses designed for the “fragile” pupils from 33 different schools in Palermo. The primary level pupils were provided with a total of 60,000 hours of recovery and learning enhancement activities in remote mode. Challenging teaching activities fostered cognitive and learning development of the pupils and responsibility in teaching educational research.

 

Il progetto Nessuno resta indietro: formazione alla ricerca didattica.

La chiusura delle scuole che ha provocato un incremento significativo della povertà educativa ha sollecitato l’opportunità di progettare interventi integrati di service learning per favorire il recupero e il potenziamento dei minori in difficoltà. 869 studenti del Corso di Laurea Magistrale in Scienze della Formazione Primaria dell’Università degli Studi di Palermo, sono stati coinvolti nella progettazione e nella realizzazione di percorsi didattici mirati, rivolti agli alunni “fragili” di 33 scuole palermitane. Complessivamente sono state erogate 60,000 ore in DAD di attività di recupero e di potenziamento dell’apprendimento di alunni della scuola primaria di Palermo. Le attività didattiche sfidanti hanno favorito la stimolazione cognitiva e lo sviluppo della motivazione per l’apprendimento degli alunni e la responsabilità nella formazione alla ricerca didattica.
Creativity and educational practices. Towards a model of development of critical and creative skills
Authors: Bracci Francesca
Published: May 2022

This article proposes a reflection on the development of an educational model to promote creative thinking skills specifically addressed to students who are preparing for teaching professions. The reasons underlying this interest are related to recognizing: (1) creativity, also in light of the development of technologies, as one of the most requested and rewarded skills compared to the professional scenarios that are taking shape; (2) the centrality that future professionals working in school institutions have in forming global citizens who are able to move in a world that is constantly changing, helping to make it more inclusive, socially cohesive, sustainable and productive. A practice-based, cultural, and distributed perspective is adopted to the study of creativity that assumes it both as a social, cultural and contextualized process and as a set of skills implemented through discursive and collaborative constructions of tasks, solutions and innovations within daily interactions.

 

Creatività e professioni educative. Verso un modello di sviluppo di competenze di pensiero critico e creativo.

L’articolo propone una riflessione sullo sviluppo di un modello didattico per promuovere competenze di pensiero creativo specificatamente indirizzato a studenti e studentesse che si preparano alle professioni educative e di insegnamento, iscritti cioè a CdS L-19, LM-85, LM-57, LM-85 bis. Le ragioni sottese a questo interesse sono riconducibili al riconoscere: (1) la creatività, anche alla luce dello sviluppo delle tecnologie, come una delle abilità più richieste e premiate rispetto agli scenari professionali che si vanno configurando; (2) la centralità che futuri professionisti/e operanti nelle istituzioni educative e scolastiche hanno nel formare cittadini/e globali che siano capaci di muoversi in un mondo che cambia continuamente, contribuendo a renderlo più inclusivo, socialmente coeso, sostenibile e produttivo. È adottata una prospettiva practice-based, culturale e distribuita allo studio della creatività che la assume sia come processo sociale, culturale e contestualizzato sia come set di competenze messe in atto attraverso costruzioni discorsive e collaborative di compiti, soluzioni e innovazioni all’interno delle interazioni quotidiane.
Políticas de inclusión en la universidad
Authors: Morcillo Anabela , Cordero Mariela
Published: May 2022

Las políticas universitarias enmarcadas en derechos humanos, más específicamente en la discapacidad procuran ante todo la eliminación de barreras sociales, y por ende el aporte de buenas prácticas inclusivas en el ámbito universitario, resignificando las categorías de inclusión y tensionando los conceptos de inclusión, participación y exclusión. Exponer cuales son las políticas de accesibilidad de la universidad a través del Área de Inclusión y Calidad de Vida de la Secretaría de Bienestar, Salud y Calidad de Vida y sus grandes transformaciones a lo largo de más de una década de trabajo institucional y en interacción con la comunidad, permite trazar un horizonte de acciones y tensiones en torno a las categorías mencionadas, los desafíos que implican en tanto política pública de Derechos Humanos.  La visión de la discapacidad como una cuestión de derechos humanos y de allí la impostergabilidad de su provisión para hacerlos efectivos. No alcanza con ser titular de los derechos, sino que es necesario disponer de los medios que hagan posible su ejercicio: las condiciones de desigualdad a la que se ven sometidos los ciudadanos con discapacidad, exigen políticas destinadas centrarse en acciones de corte institucional, que tiendan a tornar accesible a la propia Universidad.
Um estudo nacional sobre o ensino a distância aplicado em alunos com deficiência auditiva e deficiência visual face à covid-19
Authors: Saraiva João Paulo , Cruz-Santos Anabela
Published: May 2022

Entre os alunos mais afetados pela COVID-19 estão aqueles que apresentam necessidades educativas especiais, sobretudo, no que concerne o acesso aos recursos tecnológicos necessários à participação no ensino a distância. O presente estudo pretende compreender os recursos tecnológicos existentes, em contexto domiciliário, a alunos com deficiência auditiva e deficiência visual. A amostra é constituída por 68 alunos, com idades compreendidas entre os dois e os dezanove anos, que frequentavam escolas da rede pública em Portugal. Os dados analisados evidenciam que o computador é o equipamento mais presente nos domicílios e, ao nível da internet, a maioria dispõe de uma ligação cuja qualidade varia de média a boa. Relativamente às aulas síncronas, a taxa de frequência variou entre os 60% e os 100%, tendo sido observado um efeito da disponibilidade de recursos sobre o nível de frequência. Este estudo permitiu conhecer a realidade atual, no que diz respeito à capacidade das famílias de crianças com necessidades educativas especiais para proporcionarem os recursos necessários à participação e inclusão dos seus filhos neste modelo de ensino, possibilitando uma intervenção atempada com vista ao sucesso educativo destes alunos.
Сomparative evaluation of different soy protection schemes
Authors: Sergienko V. , Shita O.
Published: May 2022

Goal. Evaluate the effectiveness of various soybean protection schemes using preventive measures for seedlings and control measures during the growing season.

Methods. Field, phytopathological, herbological, mathematical and statistical. According to the first protection scheme, the seeds were treated comprehensively with Maxim XL 035 FS (fludioxonil, 25 g/l + metalaxyl-M, 10 g/l) fungicide, 0.5 l/t, Taboo s.c. (imidacloprid, 500 g/l) insecticide, 0.5 l/t and Biomag-Soya (Bradirhizobium japonicum) biological product, village, 2.5 l/t. Harnes c.e. (acetochlor, 900 g/l), herbicide was applied during sowing with a consumption rate of 2.0 l/ha. According to the second scheme during the growing season herbicides Bazagran, l.c. (bentazone, 480 g/l) with a rate of 2.5 l/ha and Panther, c.e., 1.0 l/ha (quizalofop-P-tefuril, 40 g/l) in the phase of 3—4 true leaves in culture. Against diseases in the budding phase — the beginning of flowering and at the beginning of bean formation was sprayed with fungicide systemic contact action Amistar Extra 280 SC (cyproconazole, 200 g/l + azoxystrobin, 80 g/l), 0.75 l/ha. The quantitative and species composition of weeds in the experimental plots, the infestation of phytopathogens of soybean plants, the effectiveness of drugs in various protection schemes, crop yield were determined.

Results. Both protection schemes effectively controlled weed infestation and disease. The first protection scheme proved to be more effective against dicotyledonous weeds: the effectiveness 60 days after herbicide application was 95.4% versus 82% according to the second scheme. Cereal weeds were more effectively controlled during the growing season. Protection of soybeans against Alternaria was almost equally effective in both schemes. Soybean downy mildew more effectively limited fungicidal treatments during the growing season. Under both protection schemes, soybeans yielded significantly higher yields than controls. However, yields, number of beans per plant and weight of 1000 grains were higher in the first scheme compared to the second protection scheme.

Conclusions. Both protection schemes provided high weed and disease control rates during the soybean growing season. Differences in the control of different biological groups of weeds and different types of diseases are obviously related to the peculiarities of the use and toxic effects of the drugs used. However, the application of a system of preventive protection measures can reduce the pesticide load on the agrocenosis and limit the negative impact of pesticides on soybean plants during the growing season.