bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
An Overview on Neonatal Jaundice
Authors: Prema V. , Rizwan K. Mohamed , Tamilarasan S.
Published: October 2023

A significant proportion of term and preterm infants develop neonatal jaundice. Jaundice in a healthy term infant is the most common reason for readmission to hospital. Jaundice is caused by a significant increase in serum bilirubin levels, largely due to the breakdown of red blood cells. Bilirubin is transported in the blood as 'unconjugated' bilirubin, largely bound to albumin. The bilirubin is converted into a conjugated form by the liver, which is excreted in the bile. Very high levels of unconjugated bilirubin led to neurotoxicity. In most infants, severe hyperbilirubinemia is caused due to an increase in bilirubin production (e.g., due to haemolysis) and thus reducing bilirubin production is a rational approach for its management. The situation can become critical in infants with an associated impaired bilirubin elimination mechanism as a result of a genetic deficiency and polymorphism. The simplest way to reduce bilirubin levels is by phototherapy. Current management of jaundice in the UK is guided by the NICE guideline.1
IMPORTANT ASPECTS IN ORGANIZING AN EFFECTIVE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS IN TEACHING THE UZBEK LANGUAGE
Authors:   Uzbek language  of Tashkent State Uzbek Language University named after Alisher Navoi, Khidoyatova Dilafruz
Published: October 2023

This article analyzes the important aspects of effectively organizing the process of teaching Uzbek as a second language in education. Here, some conclusions are presented based on the results of experimental work in research aimed at increasing the effectiveness of the process of teaching Uzbek as a foreign language. Forms of teaching in the organization of effective education and their role in teaching a foreign language. In addition, the educational models used in the modern educational process, their manifestations in the process and, of course, the detailed analysis of these educational models should be presented in relation to each model. In the process of teaching the Uzbek language as a foreign language, the principles of correct and effective use of teaching forms and educational models, as well as their unique didactic aspects in language teaching, were analyzed.
SPEECH BEHAVIOR IN THE GENDER ASPECT ON THE EXAMPLE OF CHILDREN’S SPEECH
Authors:   Uzbek language  of Tashkent State Uzbek Language University named after Alisher Navoi, Iskandarova Gulbakhor
Published: October 2023

The article is devoted to the problems of language, culture and so-cialization of an individual, child language acquisition and development, language ability of children in different communicative situations, chil-dren’s communication with peers and with adults, gender behavior of chil-dren in game environment.
THE DEVELOPMENT OF ACADEMIC MOBILITY IS A KEY FACTOR IN THE INNOVATION OF UNIVERSITIES
Authors:   l-Farabi Kazakh National University, Ashirova Anar , Muratbek Bagila ,   Aktobe Regional University named after K.Zhubanov, Ramazanova Shaigul ,   Kazakh National University named Al Farabi, Berikkyzy Nursaule ,   l-Farabi  Kazakh  National University
Published: October 2023

Integration of higher education is a tool for strengthening economic competitiveness in the world market, requires the development and creation of interstate mechanisms for the implementation of tasks to ensure high-quality training, ensuring the mobility of both teaching staff and students. Such a statement of the issue requires coordination of the actions of different States and their unification into different unions through the conclusion of various interstate conventions and agreements.In order for the activities of universities, primarily universities, in the training of qualified specialists in demand on the labor market to be effective, it is necessary that these educational institutions themselves have an innovative orientation in solving personnel training issues.The organization of academic mobility, analysis and expertise of experience, discussion of opportunities and problems of developing cooperation with Kazakh, Russian and foreign universities within the framework of academic mobility are the main factors of innovation.
THE NATİONAL İDENTİTY OF VOWEL HARMONY İN THE DİALECTS OF OGHUZ-KİPCHAK GROUP TURKİC LANGUAGES
Authors:   ADPU, Türkoloji Mərkəz, İsmayılova Mirvari
Published: October 2023

The dialects of the Turkic language preserve very important facts about the development and history of the language. The direction of research in the conditions of mutual integration of dialects is multifaceted, and the examination of the phonetic law, which has become the «iron law» in Turkic languages, in the context of Turkic languages in general, gives very interesting facts. In Turkic languages, which are dialect languages, vowel harmony, especially the phonetic law, has a special importance. One of the most distinctive features of Turkic languages is vowel harmony (synharmonism) and the leading phonetic-morphological law of Turkic languages.While the term “law of harmony” in Turkology is meant vowel harmony in Turkic languages it is meant vowel harmony, harmony of vow-els and consonants, and harmony of consonants.
Whey block freeze concentration aiming a functional fermented lactic beverage with the addition of probiotic and guabiroba pulp (Campomanesia xanthocarpa O. Berg), a native Brazilian fruit
Authors: PRESTES Amanda Alves , SILVEIRA Matheus Fermino , CANELLA Maria Helena Machado , HELM Cristiane Vieira , ANDRADE Dayanne Regina Mendes , FERREIRA Ana Letícia Andrade , AMBONI Renata Dias de Melo Castanho , FEDRIGO Isabela Maia Toaldo , HERNÁNDEZ Eduard , PRUDENCIO Elane Schwinden
Published: October 2023

The scientific importance involved in this study was the use of whey, a co-product of the cheese industry, and its performance during the freeze concentration process. Moreover, the best-concentrated whey from the freeze concentration process, about the total solids, proteins, and mineral contents, was used to prepare two functional fermented lactic beverages. Therefore, whey was subjected to the freeze concentration in blocks with gravitational thawing. Process performance indicated better yields and efficiency for the second stage of freeze concentration. Concentrated whey 2 was used to prepare two fermented lactic beverages added with probiotics: one without adding guabiroba pulp (control) and a beverage incorporated with 10% guabiroba pulp. Containing guabiroba pulp was not enough to modify the total solids, proteins, and mineral contents. However, it decreased pH values, changed the color to an orange hue, and decreased luminosity. The fermented lactic beverage added with probiotic and 10% guabiroba pulp showed 1.61× more phenolic compounds and an increase of 164% for each evaluated carotenoid content compared with the control beverage.
Evil Twins and the Ultimate Insight
Authors: Stone Bruce
Published: October 2023

With the 2020 election, political polarization in the U.S. entered a ludicrous end-stage. Partisanship, once a pseudo-rational system of biases, has devolved to a conflict between incompatible realities. In search of some pathway toward consensus, Evil Twins and the Ultimate Insight: Ayn Rand, Vladimir Nabokov, and the Polarized Politics of Reading looks to the works of two iconic Russian-American writers whose literary rivalry mirrors the rift between political parties in the U.S. The matchup has all the markings of an evil-twin narrative, pitting Rand, the muse of libertarian conservatism, against Nabokov, the trickster-genius of the Western canon. Their mid-century novels afford a rare opportunity to arbitrate, by proxy, American political grievances and resolve, in print, its electoral dysfunction. Evil Twins and the Ultimate Insight mounts this critical intervention into the Blue/Red blood feud and contemplates, in the cognitive challenges of Nabokov’s fiction, a remedy for its polarized politics.

To guard against grandstanding, axe-grinding, deck-stacking, inaccuracy, or obfuscation, Stone’s book proceeds by indirection, exploring four scholarly books that all speak to the peculiar relationship between Rand and Nabokov: Gene Bell-Villada’s On Nabokov, Ayn Rand and the Libertarian Mind (2013), Adam Weiner’s How Bad Writing Destroyed the World: Ayn Rand and the Literary Origins of the Financial Crisis (2016), Michael Rodgers’s Nabokov and Nietzsche: Problems and Perspectives (2018), and Peter Roberts and Herner Saeverot’s Education and the Limits of Reason: Reading Dostoevsky, Tolstoy and Nabokov (2018). Each of these books is seriously flawed, but their numerous interlocking problems conspire to reveal, empirically, via negativa, how literature might tip the scales in America’s partisan deadlock. Ultimately, Stone argues that, when our books get tangled up in our politics, their promise—to help us see to the bottom of things and scooch closer to the asymptote of truth and reality—might be something more than a mirage.
Development and Implementation of an Intelligent Health Monitoring System using IoT and Advanced Machine Learning Techniques
Authors: C Pabitha , V Kalpana , SV Evangelin Sonia , A Pushpalatha , G Mahendran , S Sivarajan
Published: October 2023

Healthcare practices have a tremendous amount of potential to change as a result of the convergence of IoT
technologies with cutting-edge machine learning. This study offers an IoT-connected sensor-based Intelligent Health
Monitoring System for real-time patient health assessment. Our system offers continuous health monitoring and early
anomaly identification by integrating temperature, blood pressure, and ECG sensors. The Support Vector Machine (SVM)
model proves to be a reliable predictor after thorough analysis, obtaining astounding accuracy rates of 94% for specificity,
95% for the F1 score, 92% for recall, and 94% for total accuracy. These outcomes demonstrate how well our system
performs when it comes to providing precise and timely health predictions. Healthcare facilities can easily integrate our
Intelligent Health Monitoring System as part of the practical application of our research. Real-time sensor data can be used
by doctors to proactively spot health issues and provide prompt interventions, improving the quality of patient care. This
study's integration of advanced machine learning and IoT underlines the strategy's disruptive potential for transforming
healthcare procedures. This study provides the foundation for a more effective, responsive, and patient-centered healthcare
ecosystem by employing the potential of connected devices and predictive analytics.
Comparative Analysis of Transaction Speed and Throughput in Blockchain and Hashgraph: A Performance Study for Distributed Ledger Technologies
Authors: K Dinesh Kumar , N Duraimutharasan , HJ Shanthi , G Vennila , B Prabu Shankar , P Senthil
Published: October 2023

Blockchain technology garners significant attention and recognition due to several key advantages it offers. Trust,
reliability, speed, and transparency are among the prominent benefits that contribute to its growing prominence. The
decentralized nature of blockchain allows for a high level of trust as transactions are recorded and verified by multiple
participants across the network. This, in turn, enhances reliability as there is no single point of failure. Speed is also a notable
advantage, particularly when compared to traditional systems that involve intermediaries and complex processes for
verification. Blockchain enables faster and more efficient transaction processing, reducing delays and costs. This research paper
aims to provide a comprehensive comparative analysis of two prominent distributed ledger technologies, namely blockchain
and hashgraph. Both blockchain and hashgraph offer decentralized and secure systems for recording and validating transactions
or information. It explores the underlying mechanisms, consensus algorithms, advantages, and limitations of these technologies.
It also examines their potential applications and discusses the implications of their respective design choices. By understanding
the nuances of blockchain and hashgraph, seeks to contribute to the ongoing discourse on distributed ledger technologies and
aids in decision-making for their appropriate adoption in various domains and applications.
Study the Performance of Transmission Control Protocol Versions in Several Domains
Authors: Abed Qusay Abdullah
Published: October 2023

Several improvements have been suggested to process Transmission Control Protocol problems across wireless
links. We are going to examine the standard TCP performance in two other methods allocated for progress, which are ELN-
TCP (Explicit Loss Notification with Transmission Control Protocol) and I-TCP (Indirect Transmission Control Protocol). The
TCP offers services over the wireless links, where this study is aimed for the purpose of additional enhancement relevant
services. Such improvements are required due to the high transmission mistakes average in wireless links.
Engineering, Structural Materials and Biomaterials: A Review of Sustainable Engineering Using Advanced Biomaterials
Authors: Kim Deageon , Lee Dongoun
Published: October 2023

This paper introduces the state-of-the-art biomaterials that may be used to build in a way that is both
environmentally friendly and long-term. Concrete, polymers, admixtures, asphalt, and soils are all examples of these
materials. It is only because of natural selection that biomaterials may have desirable characteristics that would otherwise
be impossible. They are known for characteristics that cannot be replicated in a laboratory setting. These characteristics
develop throughout time and by natural means. Biomaterials' naturally occurring characteristics are ideal for meeting the
demands of the building industry. Biomaterials having negligible or very negligible linear coefficients of thermal
expansion may be utilized in different building applications. They aid in the reduction of internal strains because to their
resistance to any change in length brought on by variations in temperature. Biomaterials have various benefits over
synthetic materials, including lower production costs and less of an impact on the environment. Use of biodegradable
materials may help alleviate the environmental problem caused by the dumping of synthetics. Cracks in the concrete are
patched by the live bacteria inside it, making the material stronger.
Polypharmacy and drug classes in fall risk among older adults
Authors: Sussuarana Catherine de Farias , Rocha Greiciane da Silva , Jucá Francimar Leão , Araújo Kesya Silva de , Conceição Victoria Elisabeth Mariano da , Lago Rozilaine Redi , Brito Tábatta Renata Pereira de
Published: October 2023

Objective: To identify polypharmacy, including drug classes that, when used concomitantly, increase fall risk in older adults. Methods: This cross-sectional quantitative study included noninstitutionalized individuals aged ≥ 60 years living in Rio Branco, Acre, Brazil. In the descriptive data analysis, the frequency distributions were evaluated and multiple logistic regression was used to identify factors associated with fall risk. The ROC curve was used to determine the logistic model’s accuracy. Results: The fall rate was higher among women (73.30%) and the 70–79 year age group (42.50%). A total of 80.70% of the participants used ≥ 1 medication and 32.60% used 2–3 medications. According to the odds ratio calculation, use of medications with possible drug interactions increased the occurrence of falls by 47.00% in the last 12 months. The model’s accuracy was 55.00%. Conclusions: The results indicate that polypharmacy and the use of certain drug classes in older adults can lead to potential drug interactions, making them more susceptible to adverse events, such as postural hypotension, vertigo, dizziness, and loss of balance, all of which increase fall risk. Educational measures for older adults on correct medication use are needed.
Research and Application of Prefabricated Steel Structure Inner Partition Connection Technology
Authors: Sun Renhong , Lin Yiwu , Hou Fuxin , Bai Zhicheng , Zhang Zhiyuan
Published: October 2023

Based on an example of a steel structure residential building project in Yinzhou District, Ningbo, this paper focuses on innovative methods for new connection nodes between steel beams, columns, and ALC internal partitions in steel structure buildings, standardized new installation process steps and key points for attention, and analyzes the technical points of key node connections.
Development and Application of 3D Modeling in Game
Authors: Lan Yuxi
Published: October 2023

The development and progress of computer graphics and 3D modeling technology play an important role in the development of 3D game animation. Three-dimensional modeling technology combines artistic design and computer technology perfectly with a real sense of depth, so it has been widely used in the game industry. This paper introduces the development process of 3D modeling technology and the application of 3D modeling technology in games. At the same time, it gives suggestions on the problems existing in the application of 3D modeling technology in games, as well as researches and looks forward to the development trend of 3D modeling technology.
PID Control Algorithm Based on Particle Swarm Optimization for Quadrotor UAV with Tip Defect
Authors: Qin Zhenhao
Published: October 2023

For the four-rotor UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle), blade is one of the most important actuator, the four-rotor UAV is prone to blade tip defect during use, which will directly affect the reasoning size of the four-rotor UAV, resulting in the flight quality or performance decline of the four-rotor UAV, ordinary PID control in the case of blade tip defect, it can still be optimized by other algorithms. In this paper, particle swarm optimization will be used to optimize PID parameters in the case of tip defect of quadrotor UAV, and simulation experiments will be conducted in MATLAB Simulink to verify the reliability of particle swarm optimization by comparing and optimizing data curves such as forward and backward roll Angle and yaw Angle.
Ancient Architectural Damage Recognition Based on AlexNet and Transfer Learning
Authors: Wang Liang , Ding Ke
Published: October 2023

Due to the need for a large dataset to train image recognition using convolutional neural networks, obtaining accurately categorized images of ancient architectural structure damage poses certain challenges. To improve the recognition accuracy of damage in ancient architectural structures, we have enhanced the Vgg-16 network by combining transfer learning techniques with convolutional neural networks. This design, a new image recognition method based on transfer learning, effectively achieves precise identification of structural damage in ancient architecture, showing potential for real-world applications.
Axial Impact Analysis of Torsion Impactor Based on Water Strike Effect
Authors: Chen Yong , Xia Penghui , Liu Xin
Published: October 2023

The stick-slip vibration phenomenon that occurs during the drilling process not only reduces the drilling speed, but also affects the performance of the drill pipe and the service life of the drill bit. In response to the problem of stick-slip vibration, a torsional impactor has been developed. The tool, through its internal throttle action, will produce a sudden change in the mass flow of fluid in the central tube and thus produce a water strike phenomenon, and the change in the axial force of the torsional impactor caused by the water strike effect can cope with the stick-slip vibration that occurs during drilling as well as increase the drilling efficiency. In this paper, the axial impact capacity of the tool is investigated based on its water impact effect. CFD simulations were used to determine the axial impact capacity of the torsional impactor at different drilling fluid flow rates, and the maximum equivalent force of the central tube under the water impact effect was analyzed and strength checks were performed. The research results show that: two axial vibrations occur in the center tube within half a working cycle; As the drilling fluid flow rate increased from 24L/s to 31L/s, the axial impact force of the torsion impactor increased from 32506N to 43189N; the maximum equivalent force of the center tube is 106.59 MPa, which meets the impact strength requirements. Finally, it was verified through field tests that the water impact effect generated inside the torsional impactor can effectively solve the stick-slip vibration problem and improve the rock-breaking efficiency under different drilling fluid flow rates.
Gas Well Annulus Pressure Time Sequence Predictive Algorithm Research
Authors: Chen Miaomiao , Pu Man , Yi Xin , Xie Jialong , Xi Ziqi , Wu Xueyi , Hua Xiaohang , Mao Yuxin
Published: October 2023

The abnormality of gas well annulus pressure is one of the main risks that threaten the safety of gas wells and affect their production efficiency. In order to further improve the level of Gas Well Annulus Pressure management, this study introduced the time sequence prediction method. Through the design of multiple variable gray prediction algorithms and neural network prediction algorithm design, the effectiveness of the model was verified by the comparison of the prediction results and the actual measurement data. The research results verify the feasibility of the time sequence predictive algorithm on the dynamic prediction of the gas well annulus pressure, which provides theoretical support for the early diagnosis and active prevention of the gas well annulus pressure.
Fall Detection Method Based on Convolutional Neural Network
Authors: Song Zhengyun
Published: October 2023

With the improvement of people's living standards and social medical conditions, the average life expectancy is gradually lengthening, and the proportion of the elderly in the global population is also growing. China is a big country with a large population, and the problem of population aging is becoming increasingly prominent and severe. When elderly people live alone at home without others to care for them, falls become the most common and dangerous phenomenon due to the decline of physical function and the influence of certain diseases. Therefore, rapid, efficient and accurate identification and judgment of human falls are of great significance, which can effectively alleviate the threat to the life and health of the elderly and the social medical burden of falls. This paper mainly carried out a fall detection method based on convolutional neural networks, aiming to improve the accuracy of human fall detection through the natural advantages of convolutional neural networks in image recognition, and provide better solutions for medical monitoring and elderly care.
Metal Abrasive Image Segmentation Algorithm Based on K-means Clustering
Authors: Zhang Pengpeng , Wu Wei , Li Yu , Wang Yukun
Published: October 2023

Metal abrasive image segmentation is one of the important image processing tasks in the industrial field. However, due to the complex color and texture characteristics of metal abrasive images, as well as difficult factors such as noise and lighting changes, traditional image segmentation methods often fail to achieve high accuracy and stability. In order to solve this problem, a metal abrasive image segmentation algorithm based on K-means clustering is proposed. The algorithm applies the K-means clustering algorithm to the image segmentation of metal abrasive particles, and realizes the separation of metal abrasive grains from the background by clustering the color features of image pixels. Experimental results show that our algorithm shows good accuracy and stability in the metal abrasive image segmentation task, and has high efficiency. Therefore, the algorithm provides an accurate and efficient method for metal abrasive image segmentation.
Manajemen Penerimaan Peserta Didik Baru Dalam Meningkatkan Antusiasme Masyarakat Di Kelompok Bermain Nur Masithah Sampang
Authors: Sridadi Tri Witjaksono
Published: October 2023

The aim of the research is to describe the management of new student admissions in increasing community enthusiasm in sending their children to early childhood education institutions. The research method is qualitative through a case study approach. Data collection techniques: interviews with 1 administrator, 2 teachers and 2 parents; documentation and observation. Data processing techniques: reduction, data presentation and drawing conclusions. Data validity techniques: triangulation of sources and techniques. Research results: (1) planning: formation of committee, objects/targets and collecting registration forms. (2) organizing: the committee is the person in charge, chief executive and secretary. (3) implementation: fill out the form and submit the files. (4). Evaluation: reviewing student numbers and assessing program performance.
A Model for Incorporating Finance Literature Into Undergraduate Courses
Authors: Breazeale Jonathan
Published: October 2023

The reading of academic literature typically occurs at the graduate level - often at the masters level and certainly for doctoral students. This article presents a way in which undergraduate students at a regional state university benefit from reading and reporting on scholarly articles in finance. Undergraduates in the course on Security Analysis and Portfolio Management are required to present published papers as if the papers were their own research. Students have historically performed well on multiple choice, short answer and discussion questions that assess their knowledge of the papers. Student feedback has been very positive. This article serves to help instructors incorporate articles into their undergraduate curriculum and provide some suggestions learned from years of doing so.
Learning About Market Microstructure and Price Discovery Using Experimental Markets
Authors: Rauterkus Stephanie , Rauterkus Andreas
Published: October 2023

This study introduces the use of an instructor-developed trading simulation to teach intrinsic value estimation, price discovery,and market mechanics. It provides the reader with a cost efficient solution to deepen students’ understanding of financial markets and the price discovery process. By using a multi-week time frame we allow students to analyze the financial information of the companies in the simulation as well as to develop strategies to exploit the market structure and price discovery process. Thus, this simulation combines the importance of financial analysis with the awareness of the impact of liquidity and market organization on price discovery.
Illustrating Multiple IRRs Using Excel and Financial Calculator iPhone Applications
Authors: Gutierrez Jose , Stretcher Robert
Published: October 2023

In recent years, the capability of handheld computing devices has developed into a compelling argument for calculator applications. This article summarizes two calculator applications for the iPhone, the Texas Instruments BA II Plus and the Hewlett Packard 10B II. The obvious advantage to the user for both applications is cost. The BA II Plus app is $5.99 and the Hewlett Packard 10B II app is 14.99, both substantially less than the equivalent calculators. The HP app discussed here, though, substantially extends the base calculator's capability. We illustrate this capability in an exposition of the multiple IRR problem in capital budgeting using Excel, and then using the two calculator applications. The extended capability of the iPhone applications is equally applicable to many other exercises in finance and other disciplines.
The Effect of Preservice English Teachers’ Design Thinking on Their ICT Competencies in Hebei: The Mediating Role of ICT Integration Self-Efficacy Beliefs
Authors: Li Lingyu
Published: October 2023

This study explored the relationship between design thinking, self-efficacy beliefs for integrating information and communication technology (ICT), and ICT competencies of pre-service English teachers (PSETs) in Hebei Province, China. The convenience sampling is used, and participants included 350 PSETs enrolled in four teacher-training colleges in Hebei. Questionnaires were administered to the study participants using the Design Thinking Scale, ICT Integration Self-Efficacy Scale, and ICT Competencies Scale. SPSS25 and AMOS25 were used to analyze the data, and the conclusion of this study was that design thinking has a significant positive effect on ICT competencies, and ICT integration self-efficacy plays a mediating role in the effect of design thinking on ICT competencies. Based on the results of the study, a teaching reform model framework is proposed in conjunction with the English teacher-training program in Hebei Province, China, with a view to providing a reference for future English teacher-training program teaching reform.
Police’s Voice: A Need Analysis of ESP for Police Trainees in Malaysia
Authors: Zakaria Zaira Sri , Abdul Aziz Azlina
Published: October 2023

The research was to investigate the needs of the former police trainees at a local police training centre (PULAPOL) in Kuala Lumpur for the English course under the Basic Police Training Program (PLAK) in helping their policing tasks on the ground.   This was a mixed-method study, employing both needs analysis survey and semi-structured interview as the instruments and were developed based on Hutchinson and Waters (1987)’s Target Needs focusing on Lacks, Wants and Necessities. This study involved 183 former police trainees who used to undergo police training at PULAPOL Kuala Lumpur before; Cadet Police Inspector (CP1) series one (1) and series two (2) 2019 who are now serving as the Inspector Officers (IOs) at various Royal Malaysia Police (RMP) departments nationwide. There were three main findings in this study; firstly, the former police trainees’ Necessities for the English course at PULAPOL were to perform their policing tasks on the ground and to speak with English-speaking clients when solving their problems. Secondly, their Lacks of knowledge in police terminology, grammar and speaking confidence limited their performance in the English course. In terms of Wants, they wished to learn all the English skills equally, but rejected the grammar teaching per say. The outcome of this study will aid the English coordinators at PULAPOL in revising the existing English course and developing a police-based English syllabus or English for Police Purposes (EPP) in accordance with the target needs of the police trainees.
Intercultural Competence in EFL Learning: Implications for Sustainable Development
Authors: Omar Abdulfattah , Shaalan Iman El-Nabawi Abdel Wahed
Published: October 2023

In today's globalized world, the development of intercultural competence is essential for the learners of English as a Foreign Language (EFL). This paper aims to investigate the significance of intercultural competence in relation to sustainable development and explore the challenges faced by EFL learners in acquiring this essential skill in the Egyptian and Saudi universities. The study is based on the premise that improving intercultural competence among EFL learners can significantly contribute to sustainable development. Intercultural competence fosters mutual understanding, tolerance, and respect for cultural diversity, laying the foundation for harmonious and productive global interactions. To improve intercultural competence in EFL learners in the Egyptian and Saudi universities, the study conducted an interview survey with 30 faculty members, English department heads, program designers, and stakeholders. Results emphasize the importance of incorporating authentic intercultural experiences into EFL curricula and providing learners with practical opportunities to develop their intercultural competence. The study highlights the necessity of integrating intercultural competence into EFL materials to equip EFL learners with the requirements of sustainable development and better addressing the globalization challenges. Educators, program designers, policymakers, and researchers are finally recommended to promote intercultural understanding and sustainable development through EFL education.
Creating and Experimenting a New Parallel Corpus of English-Arabic Subtitles of Culinary Shows: A Useful Guide for Translating Food Across Cultures
Authors: Haider Ahmad S , Alzghoul Omair , Hamdan Yousef
Published: October 2023

This study presents and experiments a new English-Arabic corpus of food shows subtitles. It describes the data selection and extraction methods and suggests potential applications for the compiled corpus. It follows a corpus-driven approach to examine the strategies used to subtitle food-related terminology. The current study uses a new 259,956-word English-Arabic parallel corpus of some food shows, namely Nadiya Bakes, Nadiya Time to Eat, Somebody Feed Phil 1, and Somebody Feed Phil 2. The findings showed that Western culinary traditions, characterized by their accessibility and familiarity, exhibit a more seamless integration into the culinary vocabulary of Arabic. At the same time, the assimilation of Eastern gastronomies, renowned for their regional nuances and intricate flavors, appears to be comparatively less direct. Nevertheless, it is worth noting that Arabic, to a lesser degree, incorporates loanwords from a range of Eastern culinary traditions. The current piece of research provides some implications and recommendations for translators when handling culture-bound expressions, specifically food expressions. The practitioners are compelled to navigate a delicate equilibrium between applying loan translations and identifying fitting Arabic counterparts while considering the imperative factors of cultural sensitivity, intricate linguistic nuances, and contextual appropriateness.
Using Professionally-Oriented Electronic Educational Resources to Enhance Foreign Language Competence of Future Border Guard Officers
Authors: Islamova Oleksandra , Benkovska Natalia , Shumovetska Svitlana , Bets Yurii , Bets Iryna , Romanyshyn Yulia , Didenko Oleksandr , Balendr Andrii
Published: October 2023

Nowadays, in the context of the restrictions imposed by pandemic and war initiated by Russian federation, it became indispensable to make adjustments to the educational process and use relevant methods to teach future border guard officers of Ukraine foreign languages in order to maximize the efficiency of the educational process at the higher military educational institution. The results of the analysis of practical experience, as well as taking into account the best international practices for training security and defense sector officers, made it possible to determine the optimal electronic educational technologies that can be used for foreign language training of future officers in the context of a various restriction to the educational process. To test the effectiveness of integrating electronic educational resources into the training of future officers, four training groups of the National Academy of the State Border Guard Service were involved, who studied at the same course in the specialty "State Border Security" and "Telecommunications and Radio Engineering". Professional training in the experimental group was carried out with the maximum possible application of electronic educational resources. The effectiveness of integrating professionally-oriented training programs with interface in English, as well as specifically designed ESP distance learning course into the system of professional training of future officers has been proved in practice. This was confirmed by the results of diagnostics of academic achievements of cadets who used electronic means for professional English language training. Although, it is recommended to adhering to a certain ratio of the share of classes using electronic educational resources and practical contact classes.
Posthumous Popularity; Fathoming Vincent van Gogh through Select Biofictions
Authors: S Roopha , S Patchainayagi
Published: October 2023

This paper studies a few fictional representations of Vincent van Gogh in contemporary biofiction. The objective of this research is to analyse the life of a genius artist and his posthumous popularity by using the transmedia storytelling technique. Vincent Willem van Gogh, a Dutch painter who lived between 1853 and 1890, is widely regarded as one of the best exponents of post-impressionism. His eccentric life has been a perpetual obsession for creators to fictionally recreate him periodically after his disastrous end in the past hundred years. The paper captures three fictionalised biographical texts in the form of a novel, an animated movie and a documentary that transgress genre boundaries and renegotiate the relationship between historical facts and fiction. Throughout the 21st century, biographical materials, whether they are based on fact or fiction, have made significant contributions to this legend. The sources of the study pivot on three of van Gogh`s biofictions within film and literature; the novel Leaving van Gogh (2011) by Carol Wallace, the documentary Van Gogh: Painted with Words (2010) directed by Andrew Hutton and Loving Vincent (2017), a movie directed by Dorota Kobiela. The creators have taken artistic liberties by altering the stories with more engaging narratives as a way of rewriting the portrayal of the artist through fiction. Biofiction is a category of life writing that includes fictitious biographies and is typically a metafictional narrative in which a biographical subject is the protagonist or plays a significant role in the plot. Transmedia storytelling is an approach to integrating contemporary digital technology to communicate a cohesive narrative across several platforms and mediums. By utilising intermediary allusions and formal imitative techniques, van Gogh`s art, as well as the fundamental principles of artistic creation and his ubiquitous presence in contemporary times are explored.
Exploring How Reading Aloud and Vocabulary Enrichment Shape English Speaking Skills Among Indonesian Learners of English
Authors: Kaharuddin Kaharuddin , Arafah Burhanuddin , Nurpahmi Sitti , Sukmawaty Sukmawaty , Rahman Indah Fadhilah , Juniardi Yudi
Published: October 2023

This research was intended to analyze the effect of Reading Aloud and Vocabulary Enrichment on students’ English-Speaking Skills. A survey method was applied to get accurate information about the research respondents. The population was the students of STIEM Bongaya who were still active in the 2021-2022 academic year. Among them were 100 students taken to be the sample using Non-Probability Sampling with incidental sampling technique. The data collection used questionnaires, and the data analysis used multiple regression analysis techniques with the software program SPSS version 21. The research results indicated that Reading Aloud and Vocabulary Enrichment significantly affected students' Speaking Skills in English. Reading Aloud and Vocabulary Enrichment contribute 18.80% to students' Speaking Skill improvement. Therefore, it is recommended that the students read English reading material by voice to practice the tongue to pronounce English words supported by good mastery of English vocabulary.
A Study on Understanding the Effectiveness of Audiovisual Aids in Improving English Vocabulary in ESL Classrooms
Authors: Regina D , Rajasekaran W Christopher
Published: October 2023

Vocabulary is essential for comprehension and linguistic development for English language learners. This study used a survey method to identify the effectiveness of vocabulary learning, proper retention, cognitive skills, and technology-based learning in the English language classroom. Thus, the research aims to explore the effectiveness of visual and audio materials in developing vocabulary. The study employed a quantitative approach, and statistical tools were employed for quantitative analysis. The study examines the advantages of audio-visual resources for enhancing vocabulary retention. The participants are tertiary-level students from a reputed university in Vellore district of Tamil Nadu. Around 120 students participated in the survey. A self-designed questionnaire with 10 items was circulated, and data was collected in the Google Form. The results of the data prove the need for audio-visuals in Indian English classrooms, and the students find the audio-visuals interesting and attentive to learning the vocabulary. The Cronbach alpha value of the questionnaire is 0.845; hence, it is concluded that the data is reliable. The survey results show that using multimedia materials in language classrooms will effectively develop English vocabulary among students in Vellore district. Students find it interesting and have an enjoyable learning environment.
Literature Specialists Stating the Aims of Teaching Literature in the Iraqi University EFL Classes
Authors: Betti Mohammed Jasim , Al Yasiri Safaa Abbas Nour
Published: October 2023

Literature is employed in the curriculum of many departments of English in Iraq and other countries. This study investigates literature teachers’ statements of the aims of teaching literature in the Iraqi university English as a foreign language (henceforth EFL ) classes. This area, according to my humble knowledge, has not been fully investigated in Iraq. This study addresses the following questions: What are the various aims of using literature in the Iraqi university EFL classes? what are the areas of language and literature discussed by the teachers of literature? It is designed to state the aims of EFL teachers' use of literature in the Iraqi university EFL classes, and list those areas of language and literature, which can be taught by using literature. To answer those questions and to achieve those aims, literature teachers' attitudes regarding the aims of teaching of literature in the Iraqi university EFL classes are investigated by constructing a questionnaire by the researcher and exposing it to jury members and is then used as a data collection technique. In this study, it is hypothesized that the aims of teaching literature include various students' linguistic types of development, including the development of their language skills, of developing critical thinking, interpretations of literary texts, and of their personalities; and that the areas of literature upon which the aims of teaching literature are to be applied include poetry, drama and the novel. Depending on the analysis and discussion carried out in this study, the hypotheses are verified and the questions and aims of study are answered and achieved. It is concluded that the aims of teaching literature include developing the various students' linguistic, language skills, intellectual and aesthetic types of development, and of various types of interpretations of literary texts, and of their personality.
Determinantes Sociais da Saúde: Apontamentos para uma Abordagem Crítica
Authors: De Mario Camila Gonçalves
Published: October 2023

O objetivo deste artigo é apresentar apontamentos que colaborem com o desenvolvimento de uma abordagem crítica e com a proposição de uma agenda que debata a necessidade de uma revisão conceitual da concepção de Determinantes Sociais da Saúde (DSS) a partir das ciências sociais. Os DSS, propostos pela Organização Mundial da Saúde, são fundamentais para a identificação de iniquidades em saúde e constituem orientação central para a produção de políticas de saúde justas. Poder, equidade, desigualdades e diferenças são seus conceitos basilares, categorias que precisam ser repensadas perante as transformações sociais contemporâneas, também como forma de contribuir com a reflexão sobre o processo saúde-doença e suas relações com o social. Para tal, propõe-se como ponto de partida a articulação de três perspectivas: a teoria crítica da justiça de Rainer Forst; as noções de articulação e identidade, propostas por Sergio Costa (2019); e a assunção da interseccionalidade como método e postulado político, ou, como colocam Patricia H. Collins e Sirma Bilge (2021), como uma forma de inteligência do mundo que busca explicar as complexidades do mundo, as pessoas e as experiências humanas.
Credibilidade Pública, Saberes Localizados: Disputa Epistêmica Sobre o Dispositivo Essure no Distrito Federal
Authors: Dantas Ana Carolina Lessa
Published: October 2023

Entre 2012 e 2016, cerca de 2.500 mulheres tiveram o dispositivo contraceptivo Essure implantado no serviço público do Distrito Federal. Embora tenham inicialmente confiado na avaliação dos profissionais da Secretaria de Saúde distrital, as pacientes foram submetidas a reiteradas situações de injustiça epistêmica ao queixar-se de efeitos adversos atribuídos ao dispositivo. Neste trabalho, analiso dois eventos públicos e argumento que, em resposta à quebra de confiança na Secretaria, as mulheres vítimas do Essure passaram a reivindicar um espaço de credibilidade no debate sobre essa tecnologia, questionando a autoridade técnico-científica da instituição e tensionando as relações epistêmicas estabelecidas.
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Ansiedade pré-operatória e inventário de ansiedade traço-estado, alfa-amilase salivar e medidas fisiológicas
Authors: Costa Andreia Cristina Barbosa , Felipe Adriana Olímpia Barbosa , Pinto Isabelle Cristinne Costa , Fava Silvana Maria Coelho Leite , Salles Margatho Amanda , Silveira Renata Cristina de Campos Pereira
Published: October 2023

Objetivo: avaliar a presença de ansiedade em indivíduos no período pré-operatório imediato, por intermédio do Inventário de Ansiedade Traço-Estado (versão reduzida), da mensuração do biomarcador alfa-amilase salivar e de parâmetros fisiológicos, verificando a existência de associação entre eles e o efeito do uso de psicofármacos para controle da ansiedade. Método: pesquisa observacional e analítica, longitudinal, com 64 pacientes em pré- operatório imediato de cirurgias eletivas de médio porte. A ansiedade foi avaliada por meio do Inventário de Ansiedade Traço-Estado (versão reduzida), da mensuração da alfa-amilase salivar e dos parâmetros fisiológicos (Pressão Arterial Sistólica e Diastólica e Frequência Cardíaca), em dois momentos: após a admissão do paciente na enfermaria e uma hora antes do seu encaminhamento ao centro cirúrgico. Resultados: identificou-se diferença estatisticamente significante entre os valores do Inventário de Ansiedade Traço-Estado versão reduzida e a pressão arterial sistólica e diastólica nos dois momentos (p=0,17); entre a alfa-amilase salivar e o uso de psicofármacos (p=0,002); e a presença de correlação entre as medidas das diferenças do Inventário de Ansiedade Traço-Estado versão reduzida e a idade (p=0,003). Conclusão: os pacientes apresentaram ansiedade durante o período pré- operatório imediato. O uso dos psicofármacos apresentou relação direta com a diminuição da alfa-amilase salivar. O Inventário de Ansiedade Traço-Estado versão reduzida apresentou menor escore de acordo com o aumento da idade.