bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Dual Perspectives: How English Lecturers Perceive Peer and Supervisor Observations
Authors: Abri Hamdan Al , Behforouz Behnam , Zargaran Zahra
Published: August 2024

This study aimed to elicit working English language lecturers’ perceptions of their peer and supervisor observations. Since a new researchers-made questionnaire was developed for this study, the reliability of the survey was measured through a pilot study with 20 lecturers before distributing the final version. Two Applied Linguists specialists worked on the statements to ensure validity. A comprehensive perception questionnaire was used and answered by 40 English language teachers from the Preparatory Studies Center. Moreover, all 21 items in a 5-point Likert scale in the questionnaire were analyzed individually to ensure the homogeneity of statements based on the reliability index through factor analysis. The results showed a high reliability index equal to Cronbach’s alpha 0.995. In addition, the study’s findings revealed that lecturers preferred peer observation more than supervisor observation, as it fosters professional development, increases the functionality of instructional techniques, and reduces observation anxiety. However, the results also showed that the supervisor’s observation process was more precise and transparent. The findings of this study are helpful for teachers, supervisors and organizations. For teachers, the preference for peer observation suggests that it can be an effective tool for professional development, enhancing instructional techniques, and reducing anxiety associated with evaluations. For supervisors, the study underscores the importance of maintaining clarity and transparency in the observation process, which can build trust and improve the overall effectiveness of evaluations. For organizations, these insights can inform the design and implementation of observation and evaluation systems, balancing the benefits of both peer and supervisor observations to create a more supportive and constructive environment for professional growth.
Interest of Millennials in Tajer Mulya Village in the Traditional Game of Patok Lele
Authors: Kumala Dian Rahma , Perdinanto Perdinanto , Arifin Ramadhan
Published: August 2024

This study aims to determine how much interest the millennial community in Tajer Mulya Village has in the current traditional game of Patok lele. The research method used is a survey method with the type of research used is quantitative descriptive research. This research was conducted by filling out a statement questionnaire using a google form that was distributed through the whatsapp application. The targets and objectives of this research are millennial people in Tajer Mulya Village who are active in the village field in the afternoon with an age range of 10-34 years with the subject of millennial people, namely 50 respondents. The technique used is purposive sampling technique. The research instrument is a questionnaire containing 31 statement items. The results of the statistical data analysis showed that there were people who had an interest in the very high category had a total of 4 respondents with a percentage of 8%, the high category had a total of 10 respondents with a percentage of 20%, the medium category had a total of 20 respondents with a percentage of 40%, the low category had a total of 15 respondents with a percentage of 30%, and the very low category had a total of 1 respondent with a percentage of 2%. Based on the results of the study, it can be concluded that the interest of millennial people in Tajer Mulya village in the traditional game of Patok catfish is in the medium category.
The Effect of Working Capital Management on Profitability With Liquidity as Moderation
Authors: Ramadhani Fatimah Hidayati , Lestari Yona Octiani
Published: August 2024

This study aims to test and determine the effect of working capital management such as cash turnover ratio, receivables turnover, inventory turnover to profitability (RoA) with liquidity proxied by current assets as a moderation variable in agricultural companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) in 2019-2022. This research is a development of previous research by adding liquidity variables as moderation. The population of this study was 44 agricultural companies, with purposive sampling techniques obtained samples namely 23 companies. This type of quantitative research with an explanatory approach through secondary data collection in the company's financial statements, data analysis techniques are multiple linear regression analysis and moderation regression analysis (MRA) tests using SPSS 26 software. The results of this study partially have a significant negative effect on profitability, while receivables have a significant positive effect on profitability in agricultural companies listed on the IDX in 2019-2022. Liquidity as a moderation variable is unable to moderate the effect of working capital management on the profitability of agricultural companies listed on the IDX in 2019-2022.
Penerapan Metode Decision Tree C4.5 Untuk Klasifikasi Data Kandidat Tenaga Kerja Pada Perusahaan Outsourcing
Authors: Ansyah Ahmad Ardhy , Fahrudin Tresna Maulana , Prasetya Dwi Arman
Published: August 2024

Sebuah perusahaan biasanya melakukan screening menggunakan metode konvensional dalam mencari kandidat tenaga kerja. Hal tersebut berdampak pada proses pemilihan kandidat tenaga kerja yang menghabiskan waktu yang cukup lama dan ketidakkonsistenan dalam pengambilan keputusan. Oleh karena itu, dalam proses pemilihan kandidat tenaga kerja dapat menggunakan sebuah model machine learning yang dapat melakukan klasifikasi berdasarkan profil dan kompetensi kandidat tenaga kerja. Model machine learning yang digunakan salah satunya adalah Decision Tree C4.5 yang mampu menghasilkan sebuah keputusan pemilihan kandidat tenaga kerja secara otomatis berdasarkan data.  Hasil pengujian menunjukkan bahwa model ini memiliki akurasi dan precision yang tinggi, terutama pada validation model menggunakan holdout atau percentage split dengan proporsi data training dan testing sebesar 70:30 masing-masing yakni mencapai akurasi terbaik sebesar 0.99, dan precision sebesar 0.9. Dengan demikian, model ini dapat dimplementasikan dalam sistem seleksi kandidat untuk meningkatkan efisiensi proses seleksi dan pengelolaan data kandidat.
Analisis Clustering Data Penyandang Disabilitas Menggunakan Metode Agglomerative Hierarchical Clustering dan K-means
Authors: Sujjada Alun , Insany Gina Purnama , Noer Silvia
Published: August 2024

Disability issues are still a major concern in society due to the discrimination often faced by people with disabilities. Many of them have abilities that are equal to individuals without physical limitations. Through this case study, this research aims to Cluster disability data by considering three types of disabilities: physical, visual and hearing, and hearing and speech using agglomerative hierachical Clustering and kmeans methods. This research was conducted by analyzing data from people with disabilities in 7 provinces in Indonesia. K-means to group data and agglomerative hierarchical Clustering as a centroid determinant in k-means. to enrich the results of data analysis, the EDA (Exploratory Data Analysis) process is used to identify outliers and anomalies. The results of the data analysis show that there are three main Clusters. The first Cluster has a high level of disability and includes 62 cities and districts, the second Cluster has a medium level of disability with 37 cities and districts, and the third Cluster has a low level of disability with 27 cities and districts. The best evaluation using the Davies Bouldin Index method resulted in two Clusters, indicating a better quality of Cluster division. The results of this study provide a better understanding of the distribution of disability in Indonesia, which can be used as a foundation to improve inclusion and accessibility for people with disabilities. Further recommendations can be made based on these findings to improve their situation in terms of employment and education.
Resurgence of Bordetella pertussis, including one macrolide-resistant isolate, France, 2024
Authors: Rodrigues Carla , Bouchez Valérie , Soares Anaïs , Trombert-Paolantoni Sabine , Aït El Belghiti Fatima , Cohen Jérémie F , Armatys Nathalie , Landier Annie , Blanchot Thomas , Hervo Marie , Toubiana Julie , Brisse Sylvain ,   REMICOQ study group
Published: August 2024

As other European countries, France is experiencing a resurgence of pertussis in 2024. Between 1 January and 31 May 2024, 5,616 (24.9%) positive Bordetella pertussis qPCR tests were identified, following a 3-year period of almost null incidence. Of 67 cultured and whole genome sequenced B. pertussis isolates, 66 produced pertactin and 56 produced FIM2, in contrast to pre-COVID-19 years. One isolate of genotype Bp-AgST4 was resistant to macrolides. Pertussis resurgence may favour isolates that produce FIM2 and pertactin.
EL-BOLEVÎ’YE ATFEDİLEN TERCEME-İ KISAS-I ENBİYÂ’DA MEMLUKLER’E DAİR MANZUM PARÇALAR
Authors: Gök Ömer
Published: August 2024

Türk edebiyatı tarihinde, tarihî şahsiyetlere ve tarihî olaylara dair yazılmış çok sayıda manzum esere rastlanmaktadır. Bunlar müstakil olabileceği gibi herhangi bir eserin içerisinde de yer bulabilmektedir. Bu çalışmada İstanbul Süleymaniye Yazma Eser Kütüphanesi Hüsrev Paşa Bölümü numara 444’te kayıtlı Mustafa b. Mirza el-Bolevî’ye isnat edilen ve mensur olarak kaleme alınan Terceme-i Kısas-ı Enbiyâ’nın baş kısmında bulunan Türk İslam tarihine katkı sunacak manzum kısmın çeviri yazısının yapılması, incelenmesi ve tanıtılması amaçlanmaktadır. Söz konusu manzum kısım yüz dört beyitten müteşekkil olup tercümeden bağımsız olarak bilhassa Memluk Sultanlığı tarihine ve onun son hükümdarı Sultan Kansu Gavrî’ye dair bilgiler ihtiva etmektedir. Eserde Kansu Gavrî’nin önemli emirlerinden Mîr Hüseyin’e ve o dönemde Cidde’de inşa edilen bazı tarihî yapılara da göndermeler bulunmaktadır. Çalışmanın bu yönüyle hem Türk tarihine hem Memluk tarihine hem de Türk edebiyatı tarihine katkılar sunacağı düşünülmektedir.
An Outreach Note on the Poincare Conjecture for Non-specialists
Authors: Otera Daniele
Published: August 2024

The Poincare Conjecture, a problem formulated by the French mathematician Henri Poincare more than a century ago, has been   one of the main challenge of modern mathematics. It  states that any three-dimensional space which is closed on itself  and without holes can be deformed into a sphere of dimension 3. Even if the conjecture was solved  at the beginning of this century, it still remains a mysterious, appealing and intriguing problem worth to be further studied in detail.  The purpose of this short popularizing note is, on the one hand, to provide a quick overview for non-experts of what we know today about the Poincare Conjecture and its related  problems in dimension 3, and,  on the other hand, to explain why it has represented  a central problem in mathematics.
Health Care Needs of the Sex Trafficking Patient
Authors: Calow Natalie
Published: August 2024

Caring for and identifying a victim of sex trafficking can be very challenging at times. Sex trafficking victims often don't see themselves as victims and often times are victimized by a boyfriend or relative. These patients can be non-compliant with treatments and difficult to provide follow up care. Often times the only time they are receiving medical care is when they are in the emergency department as many of these patients do not seek routine medical care through a family practioner. Forensic nurses are are able to identify potential sex trafficking victims and advocate them for their medical needs.
AFN Journal Article Reviews
Authors: Foote-Lucero Christine
Published: August 2024

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Looking for High Quality Research Evidence
Authors: Carter-Snell Catherine
Published: August 2024

Forensic nursing requires an understanding of the quality of research supporting practice and testimony. In this review article the levels of research quality are reviewed along with where to easily find the highest levels of research on a topic. Factors affecting quality are also discussed.
Species structure of natural regeneration and seedling root mycobiomes of Scots pine and Norway spruce
Authors: Yarmalovich V. A. , Panteleev S. V. , Kharkhasova I. A. , Zeniuk K. V. , Ivashchanka L. A. , Konstantinov A. V. , Baranov O. Yu.
Published: August 2024

Mycobiomes of roots of 1–2-year-old Pinus sylvestris L. and Picea abies (L.) Karst. plants in forest nurseries and natural woods were studied using molecular genetic methods. Biodiversity indicators were established (species abundance, dominance index, Shannon diversity index) and comparative characteristics of the studied mycobiomes were provided.

It was revealed that the main species complexes of mycorrhizae of juvenile pine and spruce plants were formed by a similar list of fungal species from the genera Wilcoxina, Phialocephala, Helotiaceae, etc. At the same time, natural regeneration was also characterized by monospecies mycorrhiza represented by basidiomycetes from the genera Russula, Rhizopogon, Laccaria. In fungal communities the highest level of species diversity indicators values was observed for Norway spruce (Hmax = 2.6) and Scots pine (Hmax = 2.5) seedlings from forest stands. The leading factor determining the species structure of mycobiomes, both in natural conditions and in nurseries, was local soil-biotic conditions.
Personalities create history
Authors: Razvadovskaya N. A.
Published: August 2024

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Comparison and Correlation Between Students' Cognitive Competency in Regular Physics and Teaching and Learning Course
Authors: Sarkity Dios , Pratama Yudi
Published: August 2024

Students learn exact and non-exact subjects in the biology education department. Lectures are required to be carried out using the case method. This research aims to determine differences in students' cognitive competence through the implementation of the case method in General Physics and Teaching and Learning courses and to determine the relationship between students' cognitive competence in General Physics and Teaching and Learning courses. This research is a correlational descriptive study carried out in June-July 2023. This research involved 32 biology education students as the research sample. Research data was collected using tests. Data were analyzed descriptively and using Spearman Rank. The results show that students' cognitive competence in the Teaching and Learning course is higher than in General Physics course. This is due to differences in the level of difficulty in studying lecture material. The research results also show a strong positive correlation between students' cognitive competence in exact courses (General Physics) and non-exact courses (Teaching and Learning). Further research is still needed to find other variables that can explain the relationship between these two variables because students' cognitive competence in exact courses cannot fully be used to indicate students' cognitive competence in non-exact courses.
Development of Science Teaching Materials Integrated with Islamic Values to Improve Science Learning Outcomes
Authors: Kosim Abdul
Published: August 2024

The aims of the research were to develop instructional materials for science integrated with Islamic values, to determine the appropriateness and the effectiveness of the developed product for increasing learning output. Science learning output is consisting of attitude (religious attitudes and positive attitudes toward science) and learning achievement. This research is Research and Development (R&D) using the Borg & Gall model. Data analysis techniques using gain score, independent t-test, and MANOVA test. Instructional materials in the form of MTs student books and MTs teacher books. Product assessment of the MTs student books according to matter experts and media experts are categorized "very well". The MTs teacher books according to matter experts are categorized "good", and according to media experts are categorized "very well". Learning to use student books showed that religious attitudes had risen high (the mean gain score was 0.70), positive attitudes towards science had risen middle (the mean gain score was 0.57), and science learning achievement had risen middle (the mean gain score was 0.55). MANOVA test showed that Sig value is 0.00.
To compare the frequency of ventilator-associated pneumonia among mechanically ventilated patients with four- hourly chlorhexidine mouthwash VS six-hourly chlorhexidine mouthwash.
Authors: Huma Iqbal Choudhry  , Muhammad Hussan Farooq  , Muhammad Nasir Ayub Khan  , Amjad Nadeem  , Miss Misbah Ashiq  , Rahib Ali
Published: August 2024

Objective: To compare the frequency of ventilator-associated pneumonia among mechanically ventilated patients with four hourly chlorhexidine mouthwash VS six hourly chlorhexidine mouthwash. Study Design: Randomized Controlled Trial. Setting: Surgical Intensive Care Unit of the Department of Anesthesia, Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad, Pakistan. Period: January 2020 to June 2020. Methods: Eighty patients admitted to ICU and mechanically ventilated for at least 48 hrs were randomly allocated, and 40 patients were treated with chlorhexidine mouthwash four-hourly per day group1, and 40 received chlorhexidine mouthwash six-hourly group2. The primary researcher followed patients for up to 7 days. Lower respiratory tract specimens were obtained on admission, and after 48 hrs of intubation, findings were entered in proforma. Results: The average age of the patients in group 1 was 37.55±10.16 years and in group 2 was a 38.65±9.25 year. There were 38(47.5%) male and 42(52.5%) female. The frequency of VAP was not significant between groups (11.25% vs 6.25%, p=.23). It was observed that the rate of VAP was not significant between groups in all age stratification. Gender stratification was performed and observed that no difference was found between groups. The frequency of VAP in females in group 1 was 7 (35%) and 4 (18.2%) in group 2, with p-value=0.21 and Chi-square=1.53. The frequency of ventilator-associated pneumonia differed between groups for males in group 1 (35%) and 1 (5.6%) in group 2, with p-value=0.61 and Chi-square=0.25. Conclusion: Our study concludes that oral hygiene care incorporating chlorhexidine mouthwash effectively reduces the development of VAP in adults in ICU. We found no difference between the efficacy of four hourly and six-hourly chlorhexidine mouth wash in VAP frequency.
Notas sobre as transformações do sistema monetário financeiro internacional
Authors: Machado Fernanda Milena Alves
Published: August 2024

Este trabalho se propõe a fazer uma revisão bibliográfica a respeito do desenvolvimento do sistema monetário-financeiro internacional desde a revolução industrial até o estabelecimento do regime do dólar de Wall Street, com o objetivo de estabelecer as bases para o entendimento do processo de acumulação do capitalismo, cujo desdobramento (entre muitos) aqui recortado é o de produzir a sobreposição da esfera financeira sobre a produtiva, materializado pela implementação do neoliberalismo durante a década de 1970, que, por sua vez, é entendido em última instância como um modelo econômico que impulsiona a mercantilização não somente de mercadorias fictícias como também da própria vida. Por isso, tem-se como problema de pesquisa o seguinte questionamento: Como a mercantilização da vida é aprofundada pela lógica neoliberal? Nesse sentido, pretende-se debater a estrutura e a dinâmica do modelo econômico político neoliberal, desde o estabelecimento do processo de acumulação primitiva marcado pelo contexto da revolução industrial, intensificado pela colonização (ou até mesmo padrões de colonizações das periferias) analisando as transformações no sistema monetário financeiro internacional ao longo do século dezenove, ressaltado aqui como um século que foi atravessado pela hegemonia da Inglaterra e posterior derrocada, ao ceder lugar para os Estados Unidos como potência e principal financiador dos países do núcleo orgânico capitalista, cujos desdobramentos influenciam a economia política internacional como um todo desde a primeira guerra mundial até os dias de hoje, por fim, explicitar a metamorfose sofrida pelo capitalismo contemporâneo ao introduzir um novo ciclo em que sua dinâmica de movimento é orientada pela financeirização. Posto este contexto, alguns apontamentos possíveis para o problema elencado estão relacionados ao fenômeno do neoliberalismo ser compreendido como ideologia, como instituições e como etapa do capital, além ser considerado a materialização da lógica orientada pela lucro, a qual sofre alterações relevantes no sentido de ser potencializada, durante a década de 1970, a medida que ocorre uma transformação no processo de mobilização de capital fictício pelo sistema financeiro. Deste modo, o método de abordagem utilizado será o dedutivo, o método de procedimento será o histórico estruturalista, uma vez que tal referencial se apoia na assertiva de que a conjuntura presente se consolida a partir de uma relação direta com os acontecimentos e fatos passados. Para isso, o levantamento bibliográfico e documental serão as fontes de dados e informações.
PERFIL EPIDEMIOLÓGICO DAS INTERNAÇÕES HOSPITALARES OCASIONADAS POR NEOPLASIA MALIGNA DO COLO DO ÚTERO NO ESTADO DA PARAÍBA NOS ANOS DE 2017 A 2023
Authors: DURAND ANALUIZA BATISTA , CARVALHO LAÍS MARIA SILVA DE
Published: August 2024

Resumo: O câncer de colo de útero é uma doença bastante prevalente mundialmente entre as mulheres. Apesar de ser
uma morbidade com capacidade de prevenção, seu elevado índice denota a necessidade de estratégias de saúde pública
voltadas para essa população. As lesões do colo do útero podem ser classificadas em vários estágios, sendo o rastreamento
um fator determinante para o diagnóstico precoce e consequentemente um prognóstico favorável. Logo, a identificação
desse panorama, expõe a necessidade de compreender o perfil epidemiológico dessa neoplasia, apresentando dados que
possam ser úteis para o planejamento de ações que modifiquem esse cenário. Objetivo: O objetivo desse estudo é analisar
o perfil epidemiológico das internações hospitalares ocasionadas por neoplasia maligna do colo do útero no estado da
Paraíba durante o período de 2017 a 2023. Metodologia: Trata-se de um estudo retrospectivo, descritivo, epidemiológicos
e com abordagem quantitativa, com dados coletados referentes ao estado da Paraíba por meio do Sistema de Morbidade
Hospitalar do SUS (SIH/SUS). Resultados e Discussão: O estudo mostrou uma crescente nos dados entre os anos de
2017 e 2022, porém no ano de 2023 houve um declínio no número de internações. Os municípios que se encontram com
o predomínio de casos foram João Pessoa e Campina Grande, indo ao encontro com a estatística populacional e centros
de referências nesses locais. A análise dos dados mostrou que a faixa etária de 35 a 49 anos foi a mais afetada, sendo a
etnia parda a predominante, totalizando 88,75% das mulheres. Considerações Finais: O estudo destaca a necessidade de
acompanhamento desse perfil nos próximos anos, uma vez que estratégias de saúde pública de prevenção e promoção da
saúde podem determinar o futuro de diversas mulheres.
Palavras-chave: Internação Hospitalar; Neoplasias do Colo do Útero; Papilomavírus Humano; Saúde Pública.
DEVAGAÇÕES
Authors: Leão João Pedro
Published: August 2024

Sobre o título, ainda que pareça um erro de português,
quis brincar com as palavras, a fim de formar
um neologismo que oriunda das palavras “devagar” e
“divagar”. Ao juntar essas palavras, tive a intenção de
demonstrar que, por muito tempo, minhas pernas e
pensamentos andaram ambos lentos e sem rumo.
Com isso, não digo que tudo mudou ou que, por
escrever um livro, tenha alcançado uma habilidade
espiritual elevada e esteja agora querendo ensinar
como viver melhor. Pelo contrário, como qualquer
pessoa, enfrento minhas batalhas diariamente: finjo
que não me canso, sorrio para disfarçar as angústias
e ignoro qualquer tipo de dor que não seja necessário
compartilhar (não recomendo essa última).
EVALUATION OF THE EFFICIENCY OF BEETROOT PEEL (BETA VULGARIS) IN OVITRAPS AS AN ATTRACTANT FOR SURVEILLANCE OF ARBOVIRUS VECTORS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF AGRESTINA, STATE OF PERNAMBUCO, BRAZIL
Authors: De Vasconcelos Carlos Alberto Alves , Silva Shayenne Olsson Freitas , Gomes Bruno , Alencar Jeronimo
Published: August 2024

It is estimated that there are over 500 species of arboviruses worldwide, with more than 150 of them directly associated with human diseases, the majority of which are zoonotic. Among the main arboviruses circulating in Brazil, dengue, Zika, and chikungunya stand out, all transmitted through a common vector, Aedes aegypti. Given this scenario, the development and implementation of more efficient surveillance strategies become urgent. This study aims to compare and evaluate the efficiency of beetroot peel, Beta vulgaris, as an attractant for Ae. aegypti oviposition under field conditions in the municipality of Agrestina, State of Pernambuco, Brazil. Beetroot peel extract is a cheap and accessible source of geosmin, which holds significant potential as an attractant for mosquitoes due to its resemblance to microbial volatiles found in water bodies rich in organic material. During the study period (November 2023 to April 2024), 40 traps were set in each neighborhood, with 20 of each attractant. Two traps were used per property, one following the traditionally used model (beer yeast infusion) and another containing beetroot peel. Overall, in both analyzed neighborhoods (Campo Novo and Cohab), beetroot peel appeared to be a more efficient attractant for the oviposition of culicids. Beetroot peel showed the highest values in egg abundance and in the analyzed indices.
Analyzing the Demographic-based Grammatical Competence and Its Relationship to Academic Performance in Higher Education Setting
Authors: A. Garil Benigno , Shitra C. Abbas Tenin , V. Limen Maricor
Published: August 2024

The purpose of this study was to assess the grammar competence and English academic performance of first-year college students in Basilan State College. Stratified random sampling (n = 464) was carried out to sample the participants from each college within the institution. A standard grammatical test was used to assess the grammar skills of the participants. English grade point average (GPA) represented the students’ academic performance in English. Findings indicated that the first-year college students had limited skills in grammar mainly limited to familiar situations and had frequent problems in understanding and expression. Despite this, they still perform satisfactorily in their English classes. There was a significant moderate correlation between students’ grammar competence and overall academic performance. Education and health sciences students were highly competent compared to students from criminal justice, information and communication, and arts and sciences. Understanding the interactions among grammatical competence, academic achievement, and contextual factors may have significant effects on instructional strategies and direct the creation of focused interventions that will integrate students’ linguistic and intellectual growth.
Customer experience for digital banking service quality in Vietnam
Authors: Thi Kim Lien HOANG  , Vannam LE
Published: August 2024

In the context of the 4.0 Industrial Revolution, the financial banking sector in Vietnam is undergoing a significant digital transformation. Digital banking has become an inevitable development trend, bringing numerous benefits to both banks and customers. This paper investigates the factors affecting the service quality of digital banking in Vietnam and how these factors impact customer experience. The study is based on a sample of 392 customers using digital banking services in Vietnam. The collected data were analyzed using the PLS-SEM method. The research results indicate that employee-customer interaction, functional quality, and overall service quality all positively impact customer experience. However, the innovation of digital banking does not affect service quality. These findings provide important insights for banks to focus on key factors to enhance service quality and improve customer experience in the digital era.
Batteries as an integral part of Microgrids: Can LiFePO4 batteries be an efficient solution in the future?
Authors: Arpit Darbari
Published: August 2024

The integration of batteries as a pivotal component of microgrids represents a transformative shift in energy management and distribution. Batteries, serving as critical energy storage systems, enhance the resilience, reliability, and sustainability of microgrids by enabling efficient energy storage and distribution. This paper explores the multifaceted role of batteries within microgrids, emphasizing their ability to store excess renewable energy, manage peak demand, and provide backup power during grid outages. Through a comprehensive analysis of current technologies, economic viability, and environmental impact, this study highlights the benefits and challenges associated with the deployment of battery systems in microgrids. Furthermore, it examines case studies from diverse geographic regions to illustrate the practical applications and advantages of battery-integrated microgrids in promoting energy independence and sustainability.
Dinamika Psikologis Remaja yang Mengalami Kekerasan Di Dalam Hubungan Berpacaran
Authors: Ngelo Lourentia Shearly , Tjahjono Evy
Published: August 2024

Kekerasan yang terjadi selama berpacaran dapat merugikan pihak laki-laki dan perempuan. Salah satu cara untuk mengatasi perilaku kekerasan selama berpacaran adalah dengan memiliki self esteem sebagai bentuk untuk menghargai diri. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan tujuan untuk mengetahui dinamika self-esteem pada remaja yang mengalami kekerasan selama berpacaran. Pengambilan data dalam penelitian  ini dilakukan dengan menggunakan teknik wawancara dengan kriteria partisipan remaja perempuan dan laki-laki yang sedang mengalami tindakan kekerasan selama berpacaran. Berdasarkan hasil wawancara yang sudah dilakukan dapat dikatakan bahwa sebuah penghargaan atau self-esteem yang tinggi membuat seseorang mampu memiliki keberanian untuk keluar atau menyampaikan perilaku yang kurang pantas dilakukan seperti kekerasan kepada pasangannya.
Critical Discourse Analysis on Banyumas Tourism Promotion Media
Authors: Sari Eka Dyah Puspita , Puspitasari Indah , Purwandari Gigih Ariastuti , Setiawan Kristianto
Published: August 2024

High occupancy in Banyumas tourism sector is fruitful for society. To gain it, support from various parties is needed. One of the ways is by promoting tourism spots. This study aims to analyze the grammatical pattern, the relationship pattern, and the social phenomena in promotion media. It applied literature review and field study by implementing descriptive qualitative method to get the data. They were taken from four tourism spots. They were analyzed and divided into three structures of critical discourse analysis. The analysis showed some results. The first result showed that the diction and the sentence structure of printed and online media were different. The second analysis showed that production, consumption, and distribution of printed and online media were quite different. It could be clearly seen in the absence of various different elements on both of them. The last result showed that both printed and online media held the main function as information media, but the situational, institutional, and social aspects were different. It can be concluded that conducting critical discourse analysis is beneficial when it comes to promote tourism because it can give clear views for the tourism providers to make their promotion better.
Eksplorasi Kemampuan Berpikir Kreatif Anak Dalam Menyusun Cerita Berbantuan Papan Pintar Interaktif Siswa SD
Authors: Sulhaliza Ammylia Prihartini , Nihmah Septiyani Zahrotun , Kuncoro Septian Zuhri , Setiawaty Rani
Published: August 2024

Penelitian ini mengeksplorasi kreativitas anak. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengeksplorasi kreativitas anak dalam menyusun cerita dengan menggunakan media pembelajaran papan pintar interaktif di SD Negeri Tambakromo kelas III. Jenis penelitian ini kulaitatif deskriftif. Penelitian ini mengunakan metode pengumpulan data dengan wawancara, observasi serta dokumentasi. Teknik analisis data menggunakan analisis interaktif milles dan huberman (1992:16), yang terdiri atas reduksi data, penyajian data, penarikan kesimpulan Jenis penelitian ini adalah kualitatif eksplorasi. Lokasi penelitian ini di SD Negeri 1 Tambakromo kelas III dengan 6 siswa sebagai subyek penelitian. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa kemampuan berpikir kreatif di SD N Tambakromo 01 di kelas III dengan 6 siswa sebagai subjek penelitian diperoleh hasil 4 siswa sangat baik dalam menyusun cerita naratif dan 2 siswa cukup baik dalam menyusun cerita naratif.
Analysis of vector space content for developing a Prezi-integrated linear algebra module
Authors: Siahaan Meiva Marthaulina Lestari , Fitriani Fitriani , Tambunan Siska Nopa Br.
Published: August 2024

The research aims to analyze vector content material and produce teaching materials that are valid, practical, and effective. The research method used is Alessi and Trollip's development research, which consists of three stages: planning, design, and development. The results of this research indicate that the vector space materials developed for teaching include vectors in R2, R3, and Rn, line and plane parameter equations, dot products and cross products, as well as line and plane coordinate equations in R3. The module assessment from two material experts was 3.33, indicating it is very feasible, while from two media experts it was 3.9625, also indicating it is very feasible. The benefits of this product in supporting students' understanding of vector space material include the composition of the material being based on an in-depth analysis of the textbooks used, relevant sources, and student test results from the previous three years. This approach helps students comprehend vector space, as the module presents relevant images to support the explanations. Additionally, the material in the module is integrated with Prezi, which helps to capture students' interest and encourages them to focus on the explanations. In conclusion, the developed teaching materials are effective in enhancing students' understanding of vector space concepts and are highly feasible for use in educational settings.
Influence of strontium on the oxidation kinetics of aluminum conductor alloy AlTi0.1 in the solid state
Authors: Ganiev I. N. ,   Tajik Technical University named after Academician M.S. Osimi, Zokirov F. Sh. , Faizulloev R. J. , Mahmadizoda M. M. ,   Tajik Technical University named after Academician M.S. Osimi,   Institute of Energy of Tajikistan,   Tajik Technical University named after Academician M.S. Osimi
Published: August 2024

The interaction of the aluminum conductor alloy AlTi0.1 (Al + 0.1 wt. % Ti), containing additives of 0,01, 0,05, 0,1 and 0,5 wt. % strontium, with atmospheric oxygen in the range of 723 – 823 K without the formation of a liquid phase was studied using the thermogravimetric method. For the studied compositions, kinetic parameters, true rate constants and activation energies of the oxidation process were determined. It was revealed that with an increase in strontium content from 0,01 to 0,5 wt.%, the oxidation rate of the initial AlTi0.1 alloy increases with a simultaneous decrease in the apparent activation energy of the oxidation process from 140,0 to 116,9 kJ/mol. The increase in the oxidation rate is explained by the interaction of strontium oxide with aluminum oxide with the formation of spinel, which simplifies the access of oxygen to the reaction surface. A hyperbolic law approximates the oxidation kinetics of alloys.
Hygienic assessment of working conditions at workplaces of specialists with high computer load and justification of preventive measures
Authors: Bukhtiyarov Igor V. , Yushkova Olga I. , Afanasieva Yulia F.
Published: August 2024

For the modern economic conditions of the development of the state and business of many groups of information systems specialists, an assessment of the class of working conditions of employees under intense computer load is relevant. Modern working conditions form a high voltage of the visual analyzer with a decrease in the functional capabilities of the body of workers, which can lead to the development of computer visual syndrome (CVS), refractive errors (progression of myopia).
The study aims to assess the working conditions at the workplaces of specialists with an intensive computer load in order to justify effective measures for the prevention of occupational and production-related diseases.
Specialists have conducted hygienic studies of working conditions in workplaces equipped with computers. Indoors, they measured temperature, movement speed and relative humidity, illumination, levels of ultraviolet radiation intensity, and brightness of the monitor's work surface. The first subgroup of respondents consisted of specialists with an average office qualification level (278 people), the second subgroup consisted of IT specialists (278 people). In total, for the period 2019–2024, the authors surveyed 556 workplaces. They have carried out hygienic measurements of factors of the production environment and the labor process in workplaces equipped with modern computers in accordance with generally accepted methods.
The authors have identified the features of the work of IT specialists associated with a significant visual load: the time of using a computer reached 6 hours with an 8-hour work shift and a 24-day work schedule. Based on the conducted research, experts have established differences in the hygienic parameters of the production environment in the traditional form of labor organization (in organizations of various forms of ownership in Kislovodsk) and when working in a "remote system", i.e. outside the workplace of the employer.
During the monitoring of 2019–2024, scientists have established an excess of the level of hygienic standards, which is associated with the peculiarities of the professional activity of employees when hiring on a remote system: in terms of the microclimate of industrial premises, the intensity of ultraviolet radiation, electromagnetic radiation, in terms of visual parameters of computer monitors (brightness, contrast, etc.).
Ethics. The research was conducted in accordance with the principles of biomedical Ethics and approved by the local Ethics Committee of the Izmerov Research Institute of Occupational Health (Protocol No. 4 dated 04/14/2021). Each participant of the study submitted a voluntary written informed consent signed by him after explaining to him the potential risks and benefits.
Language Learner Psychology
Authors: Al-Hoorie Ali H. , Liu Meng
Published: August 2024

Language learner psychology investigates the mental experiences, processes, thoughts, feelings, motives, and behaviors of individuals involved in language learning. Over the past few decades, this field has evolved from focusing on stable learner traits to embracing more dynamic, situated, and complex understandings of learner psychology. This entry traces the historical development of language learner psychology, outlines its key theoretical frameworks and constructs, and discusses current trends and methodological approaches. It highlights the field's shift towards more dynamic perspectives, the influence of positive psychology, and the growing recognition of its interdisciplinary nature. The entry concludes by emphasizing the continuing importance of language learner psychology in understanding and enhancing second language acquisition processes.
Contrasting modes of cultural evolution: Kra-Dai languages and weaving technologies
Authors: Buckley Christopher , Kopp Emma , Pellard Thomas , ryder robin , Jacques Guillaume
Published: August 2024

We investigate and compare the evolution of two aspects of culture, languages and weaving technologies, amongst the Kra-Dai (Tai-Kadai) peoples of southwest China and southeast Asia, using Bayesian Markov-Chain Monte Carlo methods to uncover phylogenies. The results show that languages and looms evolved in related but different ways, and bring some new insights into the diaspora of the Kra-Dai speakers across southeast Asia. We found that the languages and looms used by Hlai speakers of Hainan are outgroups in both linguistic and loom phylogenies, and that the looms used by speakers of closely related languages tend to belong to similar types. However, we also found differences at a deep level both in the details of the evolution of looms and languages, and in their overall patterns of change, and we discuss possible reasons for this.
The Costs of Conditionality. IPCEIs and the Constrained Politics of EU Industrial Policy
Authors: Schmitz Luuk , Seidl Timo , Wuttke Tobias
Published: August 2024

With the global return of industrial policy, most literature examines why states increasingly resort to market activism. Much less is known about how industrial policy works ‘on the ground’. In this paper, we address this how-question through an in-depth case study on the poster child of the EU’s new industrial policy: the Important Projects of Common European Interest (IPCEI). We argue that while the literature has rightly pointed out that attaching conditionalities to public money is key to steering markets effectively and equitably, conditionalities also come with costs. Moreover, they are not the reflection of policy design principles but reflect political, institutional, and ideational constraints that shape which and how conditionalities are applied. We show how IPCEI funding is conditional on meeting demanding eligibility and compatibility criteria, which leads to perverse outcomes, adverse selection, and workarounds. We make concrete suggestions as to how to mitigate IPCEI’s cost-conditionality trade-offs.
Panpsychism and dualism in the science of consciousness
Authors: Yurchenko Sergey B.
Published: August 2024

A resurgence of panpsychism and dualism is a matter of ongoing debate in modern neuroscience. Although metaphysically hostile, panpsychism and dualism both persist in the science of consciousness because the former is proposed as a straightforward answer to the problem of integrating consciousness into the fabric of physical reality, whereas the latter proposes a simple solution to the problem of free will by endowing consciousness with causal power as a prerequisite for moral responsibility. I take the Integrated Information Theory (IIT) as a paradigmatic exemplar of a theory of consciousness (ToC) that makes its commitments to panpsychism and dualism within a unified framework. These features are not, however, unique for IIT. Many ToCs are implicitly prone to some degree of panpsychism whenever they strive to propose a universal definition of consciousness, associated with one or another known phenomenon. Yet, those ToCs that can be characterized as strongly emergent are at risk of being dualist. A remedy against both covert dualism and uncomfortable corollaries of panpsychism can be found in the evolutionary theory of life, called here “bioprotopsychism” and generalized in terms of autopoiesis and the free energy principle. Bioprotopsychism provides a biologically inspired basis for a minimalist approach to consciousness by associating the stream of weakly emergent conscious states with an amount of information (best guesses) of the brain, engaged in unconscious predictive processing.
A Review of Transdiagnostic Mechanisms in Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Authors: Southward Matthew W. , Kushner Madeline , Terrill Douglas , Sauer-Zavala Shannon
Published: August 2024

Cognitive-behavior therapies (CBTs) are the gold-standard treatment for many psychiatric conditions. However, relatively little is known about how CBTs work. By characterizing these mechanisms, researchers can ensure CBTs retain their potency across diagnoses and delivery contexts. We review three classes of putative mechanisms: CBT-specific skills (e.g., cognitive restructuring, behavioral activation), transtheoretical mechanisms (e.g., therapeutic alliance, treatment expectancies, self-efficacy beliefs), and psychopathological mechanisms (aversive reactivity, positive affect, attachment style). We point to future research within each class and emphasize the need for more intensive longitudinal designs to capture how each class of mechanisms interacts with the others to improve outcomes.
Noun-adjective collocations in L2 Portuguese: Exploring the effects of proficiency and native language in a large-scale learner corpus
Authors: Oksuz Dogus Can , Akef Soroosh , Mendes Amália , Rebuschat Patrick
Published: August 2024

Abstract We examined learners’ use and development of multiword expressions in Portuguese, an understudied L2. We analyzed essays from a large pool of learners across five proficiency levels (i.e., beginner, elementary, intermediate, upper intermediate, advanced), representing a variety of typologically diverse L1s (N = 679). Specifically, we investigated learners’ use of multiword expressions in terms of five different measures of collocability: phrase frequency, mutual information, log dice and two measures of Delta P, as functions of two key learner-related variables: proficiency levels, and the word-order typology of learners’ L1s. We also examined the accuracy in learners’ use of multiword expressions. The results of our mixed-effects models revealed a complex picture. While highly proficient learners use multiword expressions more accurately, they do not always produce more frequent and idiomatic outputs. Typological similarity between learners’ L1s and Portuguese do not consistently result in more idiomatic multiword expression use. Keywords: Multiword expressions; learner corpora; collocations; association measures; Portuguese, usage-based approaches
Inhibitory Control Development from Infancy to Early Childhood: A Longitudinal fNIRS Study
Authors: Fiske Abigail , Mortimer Alicia , Collins-Jones Liam H , de Klerk Carina , Gattas Sylvia , Dvergsdal Henrik , Scerif Gaia , Holmboe Karla
Published: August 2024

The developmental period from infancy to early childhood is one of substantial change – in advancements in cognitive skills, such as early executive functions, but also in the maturation of the prefrontal and parietal cortices that parallel such advances. The current study aims to investigate the emergence and development of inhibitory control, a core executive function, from infancy to early childhood. We collected longitudinal functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) data from the same sample of participants at 10-months, 16-months, and 3½ years of age whilst they completed the Early Childhood Inhibitory Touchscreen Task. In our previous publications, we reported that 10-month-old infants recruited right lateralised regions of the prefrontal and parietal cortex when inhibition was required. Despite no change in response inhibition performance, 16-month-olds recruited broader and bilateral regions of the prefrontal and parietal cortex. Results of the current study found that 3½-year-olds activated regions of the right inferior parietal cortex and the right inferior frontal gyrus when inhibition was required. Response inhibition performance was significantly improved by early childhood, yet there was commonality in the brain regions recruited at 16-months and 3½ years. This could suggest that these brain regions are fundamental neural indices of inhibitory control, even from toddlerhood.