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O USO DA TECNOLOGIA CAD-CAM NA CONFECÇÃO DE RETENTORES INTRARRADICULARES: REVISÃO DE LITERATURA
Authors: LOPES Janaina Valente , RODRIGUES Willyam , FRASQUETTI Karine Santos , MORAES Gabriela Fracasso , MANFRON Ana Paula Tulio
Published: June 2024

Introdução: Dentes tratados endodonticamente com ampla destruição coronária necessitam de retentores radiculares quando há grande perda de estrutura dentária para reestabelecimento de sua função. Objetivo: O objetivo da pesquisa foi por meio de uma revisão de literatura, avaliar o uso da tecnologia CAD-CAM (desenho assistido por computador – manufatura assistida por computador) na confecção de retentores intrarradiculares. Materiais e métodos: A busca de artigos foi realizada nas bases de Pubmed, Scielo e Google acadêmico com publicação dos últimos 10 anos (2013-2023). Foram adotados como descritores os termos em português:  Retentores Intrarradiculares com Sistema CAD-CAM e em inglês: CAD-CAM GLASS FIBER POSTS, POST AND CORE CAD-CAM. Resultados: O total de artigos obtidos inicialmente foi de 62. A partir deste resultado, foram excluídos 52 artigos de acordo com alguns critérios estabelecidos. Desta forma, foram selecionados 10 artigos para leitura integral. Considerações finais: Diante dos dados observados, pode-se observar que pinos e/ou núcleos fresados a partir da tecnologia CAD-CAM apresentam valores de resistência à fratura semelhante à dos metálicos e maiores que os fabricados em fibra de vidro. Além disso, podemos concluir que a personalização (fresagem) minimizou o filme de espessura do cimento e a formação de espaços vazios, contribuindo para a minimização de falhas associadas ao agente de união.
CONHECIMENTO DE ESTUDANTES E PROFISSIONAIS DE ODONTOLOGIA SOBRE ERGONOMIA APLICADA À PRÁTICA CLÍNICA – REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA
Authors: PEREIRA Elaine Cristiele , ZIMERMANN Karoline Rafaela Santos , RAMIRES Maria Augusta , LIMA Carlos Pereira , SAAB Rafaella , BETTEGA Patrícia Vida Cassi
Published: June 2024

Introdução: O cirurgião dentista, em sua prática profissional, está propenso a desenvolver alterações osteomusculares, que podem ser evitadas com a aplicação adequada de princípios ergonômicos. Objetivo: avaliar, através de uma revisão integrativa de literatura, o conhecimento de acadêmicos e profissionais de Odontologia, sobre a conduta ergonômica como medida preventiva do desenvolvimento de lesões por esforço repetitivo/doença osteomuscular, relacionada ao trabalho. Metodologia: Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa de literatura, realizada através de buscas nas principais bases de dados em ciências da saúde. Para composição do estudo foram selecionados artigos publicados entre 2008 e 2023, a partir da combinação dos seguintes descritores: “Odontólogos”, “Conhecimento”, “Ergonomia”, “Transtornos traumáticos cumulativos” “Cumulative trauma disorders”, “Dentists”, “Knowledge” e “Ergonomics”. Considerações finais: A disseminação do conhecimento teórico sobre ergonomia é um passo fundamental, mas não é suficiente para prevenir efetivamente os problemas de saúde ocupacionais enfrentados pelos profissionais de Odontologia. É essencial que as instituições de ensino, os profissionais de saúde e as autoridades relevantes trabalhem juntos para desenvolver estratégias que promovam a aplicação consistente da ergonomia na prática clínica.
CUIDADOS DE ENFERMAGEM NA PREVENÇÃO DE LESÃO POR FRICÇÃO EM IDOSOS
Authors: LIMA Lais Regina de , MARQUES Raquel Thalita Batista , SOUZA Claudia de , NASCIMENTO Katia Fialho do , SOUZA Silvia Jaqueline Pereira de , RABONE JUNIOR José Mario , LOPES Jaqueline do Carmo Machado
Published: June 2024

Introdução: A lesão por fricção (LF) atinge os idosos pelas características que sua pele adquire ao longo do tempo devido à condição de fragilidade. O envelhecimento é um fenômeno mundial e essa expansibilidade é muito significativa, entretanto, este fato possui um impacto negativo em relação ao aumento das LF. Diante desse cenário, torna-se necessário aprofundar o conhecimento sobre essa condição, de modo a promover ações para a melhoria na assistência a essa população. Objetivo: Identificar quais são os cuidados de Enfermagem para a prevenção de LF em idosos. Metodologia: Revisão integrativa de literatura. A pesquisa foi realizada nas bases de dados: BVS, LILACS, SciELO, BDENF, utilizou-se como fórmula para a pesquisa tática de busca os Descritores em Ciências da Saúde (DeCs), com os operadores booleanos sendo eles: (Ferimentos e Lesões) and (Fricção) and (Enfermagem) or (Idoso). Resultados e discussão: Após os critérios de inclusão e exclusão, a amostra final resultou em 16 artigos científicos. Foram analisados por meio do fichamento e categorias levando a categorização: 1) Prevalência e fatores de risco associados a LF em idosos; 2) Cuidados que contribuem na prevenção de lesão por fricção. Considerações finais: Os cuidados de Enfermagem para a prevenção da LF, permeiam um conjunto de medidas, entre elas: evitar automutilação, traumas, produtos adesivos, roupas com costuras salientes, cisalhamentos, contusões, sabonetes alcalinos, antibacterianos e perfumados. Evidenciando, uma melhoria na assistência prestada e diminuição da ocorrência da LF no paciente idoso.
Simulation of flood protection using Hec Ras Modeling: A case study of the Lam Phra Phloeng river basin
Authors: Kosa Preeyaphorn , Sukwimolseree Thanutch
Published: June 2024

The Lam Phra Phloeng reservoir, positioned within the Lam Phra Phloeng river basin and situated in Nakhon Ratchasimi province, assumes a substantial role in the realm of regional water management. During severe storms in the reservoir's upper region, excess water flows downstream, occasionally resulting in devastating floods in Pak Thongchai district, as witnessed in 2010 and 2020. Both flooding events have resulted in significant economic, social, and livelihood disruptions to the local population in the affected areas. This study pursues two primary objectives: firstly, to assess the extent of flood-prone areas across various return periods (2, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100, and 500 years); secondly, to employ Hec Ras modeling for an in-depth analysis of strategies aimed at flood prevention and mitigation within the Lam Phra Phloeng river basin. The Hec Ras modeling incorporates both 1D and 2D flow simulations. The findings reveal that the flood-prone areas, corresponding to the specified return periods, occupy 0.20%, 1.10%, 1.60%, 2.08%, 2.39%, 2.66%, and 3.17% of the total area in the Lam Phra Phloeng river basin, respectively. To safeguard against flooding and minimize its impact, a multifaceted approach is recommended, encompassing the construction of water barrier flaps, augmentation of water transmission and drainage capacity, implementation of flood alarm systems along the Lam Phra Phloeng river, installation of runoff stations, and the establishment of a comprehensive database system for flood and drought prevention. Among these measures, constructing water barrier flaps and enhancing water transmission and drainage capabilities stand out as effective strategies to protect the Lam Phra Phloeng river basin from flooding.
Characterization of the Morpho-physiology and Yield of Finger Millet (Eleusine coracana L. Gaertn) under the Influence of Lime, Compost, and Micronutrients
Authors: Srilekha Gunturu Vaishnavi , Panda Rajendra Kumar , Nayak Rabindra Kumar , Satapathy Manoranjan
Published: June 2024

The objective of this study is to provide research attention on three primary components like lime, compost, and micronutrients on morpho-physiology and yield of finger millet as finger millet is usually cultivated on low fertility soils that are deficient in macro and micronutrients. The results of the field experiment conducted during rabi 2022–23 at Central Farm, Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar, showed that the combined application of lime, FYM, boron, and zinc (T11) had significant effect on higher plant height (48.4 cm), number of tillers (5.8), leaf area (23.1 cm2) and improvement in yield characters such as the number of ear heads (4.8), fingers per ear head (6.2) and grains per ear head (115) than the other combination of treatments which also implied a positive coefficient with yield (p<0.01). Since applied fertility management with lime and organic fertilizer (FYM) alone never showed a significant difference in yield but the study confirms the importance of combined application of B and Zn in nutrient amendment for finger millet in problematic soil.
traducción jurídica ante el fenómeno de la (des)globalización. El impacto del desarrollo humano, las policrisis y la disrupción tecnológica en la provisión de servicios lingüísticos
Authors: Martínez-Carrasco Robert , Borja Albi Anabel , Biel Łucja
Published: June 2024

El presente trabajo explora la relación entre la globalización y la traducción jurídica, con el propósito de establecer futuros campos de investigación para la práctica profesional de esta especialidad de traducción y su docencia. Se inicia con una reflexión sobre los debates actuales sobre la (des)globalización como conjunto multidimensional de procesos sociales que crea, multiplica, despliega e intensifica intercambios e interdependencias sociales a escala mundial, con sus luces y sus sombras. Un elemento clave en estos procesos es la traducción jurídica, que se encuadra en la intersección entre la lengua y el derecho. Tras una reflexión sobre el concepto de policrisis en el nuevo orden mundial, nuestros siguientes focos de atención serán el impacto de la globalización sobre las lenguas y la traducción en un momento de profunda transformación tecnológica. Finalmente, se describirá el impacto que la globalización y los cambios tecnológicos de los últimos años han tenido para el derecho y para la traducción jurídica y se apuntarán algunas conclusiones, entre las que destaca la necesidad de formar traductores jurídicos con nuevos perfiles que respondan a las necesidades de comunicación del derecho como fenómeno globalizado.
200 anni di traduzione istituzionale in Alto Adige
Authors: De Camillis Flavia
Published: June 2024

In questo contributo proponiamo una riflessione sugli ultimi 175 anni di storia – e una proiezione dei prossimi 25 – della traduzione istituzionale in Alto Adige, servendoci dei risultati di alcuni studi. In questa terra di confine si sono susseguite numerose forme di governo nel periodo preso in esame, che hanno influenzato direttamente la gestione linguistica delle istituzioni. Dal multilinguismo di epoca asburgica, al rigido monolinguismo di epoca fascista, al ritrovato multilinguismo favorito dall’autonomia provinciale. Nonostante l’ampio spettro di diritti linguistici attuale, e a differenza di altre realtà contemporanee, oggi nell’amministrazione locale si traduce perlopiù come si traduceva 175 anni fa, ovvero sfruttando il bilinguismo del personale impiegato. Solo l’impressionante salto qualitativo raggiunto dalle tecnologie per la traduzione sembra essere in grado di favorire un cambio di paradigma per le istituzioni di questo territorio, altrimenti fortemente ancorate alla tradizione.
Supporting legal scholars’ efforts to communicate in English as a lingua franca in a globalised world
Authors: Setkowicz-Ryszka Anna
Published: June 2024

This article examines problems encountered in revising legal academic texts translated into English or written in English as a Lingua Franca (ELF) by legal scholars themselves. It starts by discussing globalisation and the rise of ELF in general and specifically in law and academia, considering the importance of publishing in English for individuals and academic journals. This is followed by a presentation of the Polish perspective on globalisation, as well as the challenges of revising academic legal writing. Specific examples are provided from the author’s professional experience in revising such texts. Two error-prone areas were selected: fixed phrases (including Latin) and legal terminology. Results from several corpora of English are used to justify corrections. Conclusions concern the considerable power and responsibility of revisers, as well as the need for greater awareness of the pitfalls of legal translation and better MT literacy among legal scholars.
Translating Financial Statements as a Means to Attract Foreign Investors
Authors: Wasilewska Katarzyna
Published: June 2024

Commercial companies generally seek to maximise their market value. One of the means to achieve it is to attract foreign investors. Consequently, companies present information for investors not only in the language of the country of their registration, but also in other languages. They translate the information predominantly into English due to its status as a lingua franca. The aim of this study is to investigate the English translations of the consolidated financial statements of Polish listed companies and assess their textual fit to the consolidated financial statements prepared by the UK and US companies. The analysis covers the legal context of the preparation of consolidated financial statements and a corpus analysis of the language used in these documents. The results show that although there is a variation between particular translations, they are fit for the purpose of attracting foreign investors.
Strategi Bisnis Dan Orientasi Kewirausahaan Pasar Terhadap Kreativitas UMKM Di Surabaya
Authors: Nur Hidayatillah  , Muhammad Yasin
Published: June 2024

Business strategy is very important in running a business. Increasingly fierce and diverse competition means that entrepreneurs must pay more attention to their business strategies. This is because the business can continue and develop amidst intense competition. According to Pedersen and Ritter (2020), strategy is a plan before it is carried out and followed up through practical activities. Strategy is a unique special preparation activity that differentiates the owner's business strategy from competitors in order to optimize competitiveness. Strategy is a project, meaning it provides solutions for the future and potential users. Strategy is defined as a pattern and shows company activities that can be explained through patterns that emerge from activities that have been planned and carried out previously. Strategy as a position means that entrepreneurs can use all the resources they have, both physical and scientific, to provide unique products to find a market that aims to be superior to competitors. Finally, the strategic perspective refers to the organizational culture of business people to view themselves and their environment as a strategy.
Analyzing the Content of Aqliyyah-Nafsiyyah Categories in Islamic Education at the Secondary Level
Authors: Husnul Rita Binti Aris  , Saedah Binti Siraj  , Zaharah Hussin
Published: June 2024

Islamic education in secondary schools has traditionally relied on Bloom's taxonomy for teaching and learning. However, there is currently no taxonomy based on the views of Islamic scholars for Islamic education. A new taxonomy called the Aqliyyah-Nafsiyyah taxonomy has been developed to address this gap. This taxonomy is based on the theories of three central figures: Ibn Sina, Al-Ghazali, and Al-Attas. The taxonomy was developed through a mixed-method quantitative and qualitative content analysis of the three main books of the three figures. The result of the qualitative content analysis identified five main categories and 22 sub-categories for developing the Aqliyyah-Nafsiyyah taxonomy of learning Islamic education at the secondary level. The contribution of the research lies in the unique perspectives of Ibn Sina, Al-Ghazali, and Syed Muhammad Naquib al-Attas on understanding human nature and education in the Islamic tradition. Their works have developed a taxonomy that can help navigate the complexities of human nature and education within an Islamic framework while addressing contemporary challenges to spiritual fulfilment.
Vida y obra de San Isidro Labrador y su cosmovisión popular en Latinoamérica y España
Authors: De Oleo Ramos Jonathan
Published: June 2024

El conocimiento popular permanece preservado a través del tiempo, como una herencia cultural que promueve la fe religiosa y las tradiciones de la comunidad. En este bagaje cultural, San Isidro Labrador, conocido como patrón de los agricultores, permanece vigente tras generaciones como una manifestación de dichos conocimientos, en especial en Latinoamérica y España. Debido a su relevancia, aún hoy en día, en este manuscrito se aborda la vida de San Isidro, su canonización y su significancia contemporánea desde una perspectiva tanto eclesiástica como sincrética. Así mismo, la necesidad de mantener vivos estos saberes y tradiciones para el enriquecimiento cultural.
Analisis Warna dan Tekstur pada Menong Purwakarta sebagai Media Komunikasi Budaya
Authors: Dewanto Yahya , Ali Ferdiansyah , Hasian Irene
Published: June 2024

Abstract. Menong Purwakarta is one of the local craft products with high artistic and aesthetic value in Indonesia. Menong is not only a handicraft product but also a cultural communication medium that can convey messages about the cultural richness of the archipelago to the community. One of the important elements in Menong Purwakarta is color and texture, which play a crucial role in conveying cultural messages. This research aims to analyze the color and texture in Menong Purwakarta as a cultural communication medium. The method used is qualitative descriptive analysis of the color and texture in Menong Purwakarta, involving direct observation and interviews with Menong craftsmen and local cultural experts. The analysis results show that the use of smart and symbolic colors and textures can enhance the aesthetic appeal of Menong Purwakarta and strengthen the cultural messages conveyed to the community. The implications of these findings contribute significantly to the development of local culture and the preservation of Indonesian cultural heritage.
Transformando la Educación, ¿Por qué implementar el DUA en las aulas? Una Mirada desde la Perspectiva Teórica
Authors: López Espinoza Katya Lorena , Villa Lojano Diana Isabel
Published: June 2024

La presente investigación analiza al Diseño Universal para el Aprendizaje (DUA) como una ventana abierta a una educación de calidad y, por ende, la promoción de la salud emocional de los estudiantes. El DUA, busca impulsar la igualdad de oportunidades en el aprendizaje de todos los estudiantes, independientemente de sus habilidades o características individuales, fomentando un ambiente inclusivo. Por tal motivo, el objetivo del estudio es analizar la relevancia de incorporar el Diseño Universal para el Aprendizaje a través de la exploración de sus fundamentos teóricos, sus aplicaciones prácticas y los beneficios que puede ofrecer en el contexto escolar, permitiendo una implementación exitosa qué proporcione una perspectiva informada sobre la importancia de adoptar esta estrategia en la educación. En cuanto a los aspectos metodológicos de este estudio, se ha definido al paradigma sociocrítico, debido a que busca la transformación implicando a los actores sociales, en este caso los docentes y estudiantes. Se considera un enfoque de investigación cualitativo al demostrar teorías, con un alcance explicativo guiado por el Diseño de la Investigación Acción Participativa, puesto que, en su aplicabilidad se involucra activamente a los participantes. Los hallazgos principales se enmarcan en cómo las estrategias propuestas inciden significativamente en los procesos de enseñanza aprendizaje y en el desarrollo emocional de los estudiantes promoviendo un ambiente educativo incluyente. En definitiva, esta propuesta proporciona una perspectiva informada sobre la importancia y las razones de optar por el DUA cómo una estrategia transformadora en la educación.
Development of Visual System for Flight Simulation Training Device
Authors: Jadhav Payal , Ugale S.P. , Chandwadkar D.M.
Published: June 2024

The complexity of avionics systems and aircraft equipment is increasing day by day. To operate the avionics equipment, rigorous training is required. The training of pilots to handle these advanced equipment is quite costly. To address this issue a novel flight simulation training device is proposed in this paper. The proposed flight simulator can train the pilot on the ground. The development of visual system for Flight Simulation Training Device (FSTD) is discussed in detail in this paper. The visual system for FSTD is designed using DAQ cards, multifunctional displays, serial communication interface, pilot controls and commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) controller. This proposed system displays various flight parameters. OpenGL is used to create graphics pages to display flight parameters. DAQ cards were utilizedto connect the analog and digital signals of cockpit to the FSTD’s visual system. A visual system was used in development of actual FSTD by assimilating symbols developed in OpenGL and creating typical pages for simultaneous display on four display surfaces.
Predicting Phonological Awareness: The Roles of Mind-Wandering and Executive Attention
Authors: Yao Cheng , Jun Hu , Dai Guang-Song
Published: June 2024

Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the predictive relationships between mind-wandering, executive attention, and phonological awareness.   Methodology: A cross-sectional design was utilized, encompassing 300 participants recruited from a large urban university. Participants underwent assessments using the Comprehensive Test of Phonological Processing, Second Edition (CTOPP-2) for phonological awareness, the Mind-Wandering Questionnaire (MWQ) for mind-wandering, and the Attention Network Test (ANT) for executive attention. Data were analyzed through multiple linear regression using SPSS Version 27, assessing the predictive power of mind-wandering and executive attention on phonological awareness.   Findings: The regression analysis demonstrated that mind-wandering and executive attention significantly predict phonological awareness, explaining 35% of its variance (R² = 0.35). Mind-wandering was found to have a negative impact on phonological awareness, with a standardized beta coefficient (β) of -0.22 and a p-value of <0.01, indicating that an increase in mind-wandering behaviors is associated with a decline in phonological processing skills. In contrast, executive attention positively influenced phonological awareness, evidenced by a β of 0.28 and a p-value of <0.01. This suggests that individuals with higher executive attention capabilities tend to have better phonological processing abilities. These results highlight the nuanced roles that cognitive processes play in influencing phonological awareness, underscoring the differential impact of mind-wandering and executive attention on language skills development.   Conclusion: The study indicates the significant roles that both mind-wandering and executive attention play in phonological awareness. While mind-wandering may serve as a potential hindrance, executive attention appears to facilitate phonological processing skills.
Improving Empathy and Peer Relationships in Adolescents: A Social Cognition Training Approach
Authors: Öztop Fehmi , Bilač Sanja , Kutuk Yasin
Published: June 2024

Purpose: This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of a social cognition training intervention in enhancing empathy and peer relationships among adolescents. By focusing on these critical social and emotional competencies, the research sought to provide empirical evidence supporting the utility of targeted interventions in developmental psychology. Methodology: Employing a randomized controlled trial design, the study involved 30 adolescents aged 13-16 years, randomly assigned to either an experimental group undergoing a structured social cognition training program or a control group receiving no intervention. The program comprised 10 sessions, each lasting 75 minutes, focusing on developing empathy, understanding peer dynamics, and enhancing interpersonal skills. Empathy and peer relationships were measured at baseline, immediately post-intervention, and at a three-month follow-up using standardized tools, with data analysis conducted via SPSS-27 using ANOVA with repeated measurements and Bonferroni post-hoc tests. Findings: Significant improvements were observed in the experimental group, with empathy scores increasing from a pre-test mean of 55.92 (SD = 13.37) to a follow-up mean of 63.95 (SD = 14.44), and peer relationship scores rising from a pre-test mean of 51.71 (SD = 9.66) to a follow-up mean of 58.99 (SD = 10.21). The control group showed negligible changes. Statistical analysis revealed significant effects of time and group, as well as time × group interactions for both empathy (Time × Group: F = 8.30, p < 0.01) and peer relationships (Time × Group: F = 7.33, p < 0.01). Conclusion: The social cognition training intervention significantly enhanced empathy and peer relationships among adolescents, underscoring the potential of such programs to foster essential social skills and emotional understanding. These findings highlight the importance of targeted interventions in supporting adolescent social and emotional development.
Designing the Framework of Specialization in the Recruitment of Non-Teaching Staff in Iran's Ministry of Education
Authors: Yoonesi Mehrnaz , Jafari Sakineh
Published: June 2024

Purpose: The present study aimed to design a framework for recruiting non-teaching educational staff in Iran’s Ministry of Education. Method: The present study pursues a qualitative approach. The statistical population of the research included experts and professors in the field of specialization and the senior managers of the General Department of Education of Semnan province in the academic year of 2023-2024, among which 15 were chosen as the samples using theoretical saturation sampling and targeted sampling. The research instruments were a semi-structured interview and a review of the existing documents on this subject. The collected data were validated using member checking. The data validity was evaluated and confirmed using the quality criterion (reliability). The research data analysis method was thematic analysis in three levels: basic themes, organizing themes and Global Themes. Findings: The data analysis led to the identification of 393 basic themes, 33 number-one organizing themes, and 13 number-2 organizing themes in the field of specialization in recruiting non-teaching educational staff in the Ministry of Education. These themes were categorized under 4 global themes including expertise management with two organizing themes (expertise management and performance management), resource management with four organizing themes (human, time, material, and information), change management with three organizing themes (change in organizational structure, change in competitive atmosphere, and change in attitude), and management of organizational development with four organizing themes (managerial capabilities, human resource planning, creation of specialization culture, and organizational interactions). Conclusion: The use of elite and expert employees in the nonteaching sector of the educational system, as a leading institution in providing extensive services to the general public, depends on the presence of a specialization pattern in the recruitment of non-teaching staff. Identification of specialization criteria in the non-teaching sector, which has been done in this research, helps with the formulation of an appropriate specialization model to employ skilled and specialist staff in this sector.
Designing an Ethically-Oriented Management Model for Employee Education Development in Higher Education Using Grounded Theory (Case Study: Free Universities of Mazandaran Province)
Authors: Mohammadi Komroudi Mohammad Javad , Ahmadi Masoud , Farhadi Mahalli Ali
Published: June 2024

Purpose: One of the modern management approaches that has received significant attention and has addressed the weaknesses and problems of traditional management models is ethically-oriented management. Therefore, the purpose of this research is to design an ethically-oriented management model to enhance employee education in higher education, utilizing grounded theory in the free universities of Mazandaran province. Methodology: The nature of this study is exploratory and utilizes qualitative data. The research population consists of management experts and professors with management experience in the free universities of Mazandaran province. The researcher employed the snowball method to achieve theoretical saturation after conducting interviews with 13 experts and opinion leaders. Qualitative data were collected through structured interviews and analyzed using the qualitative method of grounded theory. Findings: Causal factors influencing ethically-oriented management for the development of employee education include personal characteristics, psychological capability, job identity, and organizational communications. Contextual factors include organizational ethics, organizational foundations, organizational justice, and leadership roles. Influential intervening factors include political, executive, infrastructural, and cultural factors. Additionally, three core phenomenon components have been identified and reported: ethical educational leadership skills, ethical literacy, and instructional design. Resulting strategies include external and internal university strategies, formal and informal strategies. Lastly, outcomes include structural development, educational development, communicational development, and performance development. Conclusion: This research began with the aim of achieving an ethically-oriented management model for the development of employee education in higher education using grounded theory and has completed its evolutionary journey through qualitative methods, resulting in a model. Finally, recommendations derived from the researcher's experiences are presented.
Structural Modeling of School Managers' Competencies as a Driver for Sustainable Development
Authors: Rasouli Mohammadreza , Tari Ghaffar , Baghaei Hossein
Published: June 2024

Purpose: This study focused on the structural modeling of competencies of high school managers in Tehran as a driver for sustainable development. Methodology: From the perspective of its objective, this research is developmental-applied, and in terms of data collection, given the nature of the study, it is descriptive-survey. The statistical population in the quantitative section includes high school managers from districts 2, 5, 6, and 8 in Tehran, who have experience in managing high schools and are active in executive and research activities in the field of education. Therefore, the sample size for the forthcoming research is 384 individuals, for which 384 questionnaires were used for data analysis. To measure the research variables, questionnaires by Shamsudin & Chutipattana (2012) and Wayla & Tolud (2021) were utilized. The reliability of the questionnaire was calculated based on Cronbach's alpha, and the validity of the questionnaire was based on confirmatory factor analysis. In the present research, the structural equation modeling method was used for data analysis. The software used for data analysis were SPSS-22 and SMARTPLS-4. Findings: According to the research findings, the professional competency model of school managers includes competency enablers, management competencies, ethics and professional behavior competencies, manager development, social indicators of managers, the establishment of work groups to enhance performance and green competency, attitudinal competencies, knowledge competencies, educational competencies, commercialization of knowledge-skills and technology competencies, hardworking spirit, consumption pattern modification, and participation in development towards national authority, which lead to the realization of results such as a hardworking spirit, consumption pattern modification, and participation in development. Conclusion: The professional competency model of school managers in high schools, with the expansion of professional competency, can assist managers and planners of educational systems in improving educational and training conditions.
Investigating the Effectiveness of Developing a Pre-Marriage Educational Package Based on Film Using Sternberg's Theory on Attitudes About Romance and Mate Selection in Unmarried Girls
Authors: Afridon Mostafa , Kazemian Moghadam Kobra , Shahbazi Masoud
Published: June 2024

Purpose: This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of a pre-marriage educational package based on Sternberg's theory on attitudes about romance and mate selection in single girls. Specifically, it examines the efficacy of a pre-marriage education program for single girls, using Sternberg's theory on love stories. Methodology: This research is applied in purpose, quasi-experimental in method, and uses a pre-test-post-test control group design with a follow-up stage (one month). The statistical population comprised individuals who attended the Haft Sange Zendegi Educational Institute in Izeh city in 2023, selected through available sampling. Fifty single girls were selected and divided into two groups (experimental and control). Before the training classes, both groups were assessed using the Attitudes about Romance and Mate Selection Scale. The experimental group underwent a film therapy program based on Sternberg's concepts for 25 sessions of two hours each, while the control group received no intervention. Data analysis was performed using multivariate analysis of covariance and repeated measures analysis of variance with SPSS 27 software. Findings: The findings indicated that implementing the pre-marriage educational protocol based on Sternberg's theory through film led to a significant shift in the attitudes of single females (P<0.001). There was a notable difference between the control and experimental groups in both the post-test and follow-up periods (P<0.001). Conclusion: This research highlights the potential of premarital counseling centered on movies. The findings suggest that unmarried girls' viewpoints on love and partner selection improved following the program, emphasizing the benefits of such interventions before marriage. Various stakeholders, including parents, educators, and counselors, can employ these guidelines to address a range of concerns.
Achievement Goal Orientations of Iranian EFL Teachers in Postmethod Pedagogy Expertise
Authors: Najafi Tayebeh , Razmjoo Seyyed Ayatollah , Sahragard Rahman
Published: June 2024

Purpose: The efficacy of postmethod pedagogy (PMP) in Iran remains undetermined despite the growing attention being paid to it. A multitude of factors may contribute to differing levels of motivation among teachers in effectively implementing postmethod principles. The Achievement Goal Theory (AGT), rooted in a socio-cognitive perspective, provides a framework for understanding the types of goals individuals tend to pursue in achievement situations. Hence, this study aims to investigate the goal orientations of experienced English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers who are practicing postmethod tenets. Methodology: The current study employed an applied qualitative approach to explore the goal orientations of 18 experienced EFL teachers from various language institutes in Kermanshah, Iran. Participants were selected in two phases: first, a postmethod questionnaire was administered to identify respondents familiar with Postmethod Pedagogy (PMP) principles. Next, a semi-structured interview was conducted to elicit their goal orientations while adopting PMP conditions. Field notes were also used to document the researcher’s reflections and opinions, facilitating data analysis. The researchers utilized a three-stage approach for data analysis, following the inductive data coding method of open, axial, and selective coding. Findings: After analyzing the interview transcripts, it became apparent that the implementation of postmethod pedagogy tenets in teachers' teaching practice was influenced by their achievement goal orientations. This included learning, relational, and performance-approach goal orientations. The findings revealed that expert teachers predominantly exhibited learning goal orientations. In contrast, performance-approach goal orientations were the least prevalent among these educators. Conclusion: Examining teachers’ goal orientations through the socio-cognitive lens of postmethod language teaching can benefit the growth and development of teacher training programs, curriculum planning, and policymakers.
Comparison of Personality Organization in People with Dark and Bright Personality Traits
Authors: Salman Nasab Azad , Yusefi Rahim , Yagubi Hasan
Published: June 2024

Purpose: The dual aspects of human personality, characterized by the dark and light triads, significantly influence various psychological and behavioral outcomes. The dark triad includes narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy, while the light triad comprises empathy, compassion, and altruism. This study aimed to compare the personality organization of individuals with dark and light personality traits, focusing on Kornberg’s dimensions: identity diffusion, primitive defenses, and reality testing. Methodology: This causal-comparative study included a sample of 232 students from Shahid Madani University of Azerbaijan, selected using purposive sampling. Participants completed questionnaires assessing dark and light personality traits and the Personality Organization Inventory. Data were analyzed using SPSS-25, employing descriptive statistics and multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) to compare the groups. Findings: Significant differences were found among individuals with dark traits, light traits, and normal individuals across all three dimensions of personality organization. Individuals with dark traits exhibited higher levels of primitive defenses (M = 28.25), greater identity diffusion (M = 25.75), and poorer reality testing (M = 49.93) compared to those with light traits (M = 24.30, M = 22.37, M = 38.81, respectively) and normal individuals (M = 26.23, M = 22.28, M = 41.87, respectively). Conclusion: The findings highlight that individual with dark traits have a more fragmented personality organization, characterized by maladaptive coping strategies and distorted reality perception, which contribute to their manipulative and antisocial behaviors. In contrast, individuals with light traits exhibit more cohesive personality organization, leading to prosocial and adaptive behaviors. These insights are crucial for developing targeted interventions to promote psychological well-being and improve organizational fit.
Teaching and Learning Second Language Creative Writing in a Taiwanese University: The Issues with Language Ideology and Creativity
Authors:   University of Macau, Reynolds Barry Lee , Yang Shizhou , Yu Melissa H. ,   Payap University
Published: June 2024

University level second language (L2) creative writing courses are widespread around the world. However, little empirical research has been done to document teachers and students’ experiences with courses whose main focus is to develop students’ creativity. In response, this case study was conducted to explore how an English native-speaking (NS) creative writing teacher and non-English majors at a Taiwanese public university evaluated an elective L2 creative writing course through the investigation of the teachers’ language ideology, assessment strategies, and learning activities. Data included the course syllabus, the teacher’s and the students’ reflection reports, and the students’ L2 creative writing portfolios. Through qualitative content analysis, it was found that this creative writing course did focus on teaching creative writing skills. Despite the NS identity of the teacher, in resonance with the spirit of the world Englishes pedagogical paradigm, the notion of conforming to NS linguistic norms and accuracy was not introduced to students. Lecturing, sharing, and workshopping were found to be effective learning and assessment activities, while students experienced the most difficulty with keeping a creative writing journal. We argue that creativity should and can be pursued as the main objective in English creative writing courses even by NS teachers. Lastly, implications for research and pedagogy were considered.
Variations in the anatomical positioning of impacted mandibular wisdom teeth and their practical implications
Authors: Schneider Thomas , Filo Katharina , L. Kruse Astrid , Locher Michael , W. Grätz Klaus , Lübbers Heinz-Theo
Published: June 2024

Surgical removal of impacted third molars is one of the most frequent procedures in oral surgery. Here, three-dimensional (3D) imaging is often used, yet its necessity is still being heavily debated. The aim of the study was to describe the variation in the anatomical positioning of third mandibular molars, and, by doing so, examine the necessity of 3D imaging. A retrospective case study was performed with the patients from an oral surgery department from January 2009 to February 2013. The primary focus of the study was on the spatial relationship to the mandibular canal, as well as angulation, root configuration, and developmental stage of the wisdom tooth. Descriptive statistics were calculated for these variables. A total of 1197 wisdom teeth in 699 patients were evaluated. 46.7% exhibited direct contact to the mandibular canal, another 28.7% showed close proximity and 24.6% a measurable distance. In 29.0%, the mandibular canal was vestibular and in 23.8% lingual to the wisdom tooth. In 7.4%, it was interradicular and in 0.6% intraradicular. Most teeth had one (21.3%) or two (55.3%) roots. Others had three (17.6%), four (2.0%) or five (0.2%) roots. In 31.4% of the teeth, the root perforated the lingual compact bone, and in 4.3% the vestibular compact bone. 44.4% of the teeth had mesial angulation, 9.7% distal angulation, 35.3% lingual and 2.9% buccal angulation. Due to the anatomical variety, the use of 3D imaging is recommended before surgical removal of mandibular third molars if conventional imaging cannot exclude complicated conditions.
Smart Mobility and Sensor Based-BRT Crusade, the Challenge for Auto Mechanics and Technicians in Africa
Authors: Dukiya JJ
Published: June 2024

African countries with no globally recognized auto manufacturing factories are flooded with the most modern automobiles as soon as they are commercialized in the absence of commensurate skilled local auto mechanics across the continent. In the wake of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) scheme in Abuja Nigeria, the first set of luxurious buses purchased ended up as junks within a short period of operation largely due to lack of technician competency. The continuous patronage of a few multinational workshop garages like Toyota, Honda, Kia Motors, etc is hindering the transport agencies from breaking even. This paper is therefore aimed at evaluating the state of bus auto-mechanics and technicians in Nigeria for sustainable hybrid buses for effective BRT in the country. Google search engine was used to source secondary data from dedicated transport and energy-related sites like National Research Council (NRC) Agora Verkehrswende and GIZ, Smart city study, USDoT, and Africa Transport Solution, for the current paradigm shift in automobile energy management. Participatory surveys were carried out in two major motor mechanic villages that house over two hundred (200) workshops. The study reveals that there is a yawning gap between the societal ideal auto-mechanic expectations and the operational woe realities. This work becomes very relevant in view of global urbanization and the crusade for Hybrid Bus Rapid Transit (HBRT) in urban mobility as a panacea to COP28 carbon emission reduction. It is recommended that policymakers in urban transportation at all levels should ensure the certification and re-training of the motor mechanics to be able to maintain those imported modern buses while investing in ITS-based road infrastructure for sustainable BRT in their country
Slip Resistance Evaluation of 10 Indoor Floor Surfaces
Authors: Cal Snow , Cody Hays , Sarah Girard , Lorri Birkenbuel , Daniel Autenrieth , David Gilkey
Published: June 2024

Slip and fall injuries and fatalities continue to be a significant problem at work and in the community. Water is the most common contaminant that reduces traction on floors and other walkway surfaces resulting in a slip and fall event. This project investigated 10 common flooring surfaces to assess their slip resistance when dry vs wet and coated vs uncoated. Investigators used the English XL Variable Incidence Tribometer to measure slip resistance under all conditions. Results revealed a significant (p - value < 0.05) loss of slip resistance when wet vs dry. Investigators also found significant (p - value < 0.05) increases in traction when using a coating under wet conditions. Researchers support the use of coatings for floors and walkway surfaces that increase traction and reduce the chances of slip and fall events under all conditions.
PENINGKATAN KESADARAN MASYARAKAT MELALUI EDUKASI DETEKSI DINI DAN PENCEGAHAN STUNTING DI KALURAHAN SURYATMAJAN YOGYAKARTA
Authors: Palupi* Ethic , Prawesti Indah , Sari Ignasia Yunita , Febrianti Santahana
Published: June 2024

Berdasarkan Dinas Kesehatan Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta tahun 2019, prevalensi status gizi sangat pendek dan pendek di Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta tahun 2018, Kota Yogyakarta masuk urutan ketiga setelah Gunungkidul dan Kulon Progo, yaitu 14,42%. Stunting (kerdil) diukur dengan panjang atau tinggi badan yang lebih dari minus dua standar deviasi median standar pertumbuhan anak. Pencegahan stunting perlu dilakukan sejak dini, yaitu sejak hari-hari pertama 1000 harinya yaitu semenjak masih di dalam kandungan. Pencegahan stunting tidak lagi hanya berfokus pada anak, akan tetapi juga berfokus kepada ibu saat masih mengandung, maupun saat mengasuh anaknya. Tujuan kegiatan ini mencegah stunting melalui pendekatan kepada masyarakat, khususnya ibu dan kader, melalui edukasi tentang pencegahan stunting melalui deteksi dini, nutrisi serta pola asuh. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat  dengan sasaran kader dan ibu di Kalurahan Suryatmajan, Yogyakarta dilakukan 2 tahap yaitu tahap persiapan dan tahap pelaksanaan. Tahap pelaksanaan dilakukan pre-test, lalu pemberian edukasi dilanjutkan dengan post-test. Setelah pemberian edukasi pada kader dan ibu sebanyak 33 orang, terdapat peningkatan pengetahuan dan kesadaran pada kader dan ibu di Kalurahan Suryatmajan, Yogyakarta tentang deteksi dini dan pencegahan stunting.
Nicos Poulantzas e o conceito de Estado capitalista na obra Fascismo e ditadura:
Authors: Martuscelli Danilo Enrico
Published: June 2024

O objetivo deste artigo é analisar o estatuto teórico do conceito de Estado capitalista empregado por Nicos Poulantzas na obra Fascismo e Ditadura. A tese que orienta nossa análise é a de que ao integrar ao Estado capitalista os chamados aparelhos ideológicos (família, igreja, partidos, sindicatos, meios de comunicação etc.), Poulantzas operou um afastamento em relação ao conceito de Estado como estrutura jurídico-política, presente em Poder político e classes sociais, resultando numa diluição do próprio conceito de Estado capitalista como unidade do poder institucionalizado e na subestimação da região jurídico-política da ideologia burguesa como aspecto dominante do modo de produção capitalista.