bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ALIENATION OF MAN AS REFLECTED IN JOHN GRISHAM’S THEODORE BOONE: THE ACTIVIST
Authors: Fauziah Hana
Published: May 2023

This article is purposed to reveal alienation of man as reflected in the novel of John Grisham’s entitled Theodore Boone: the Activist. In this paper, alienation is described as the condition when man is separated from his surroundings. This matter occurs due to the replacement of concrete understanding into abstractification. In the novel, abstractification is narrated in the description of treating nature and land for profit orientation. As a result, the alienation of man is shown in his feeling of separation from essential values of humanity. By using the postmodernism approach for this research, the results show that an authority’s policy such as the project of infrastructure without considering the public interest, as told in the novel, will cause not only the damages of environment but also the destruction of the civilization. In this paper, alienation of man is classified into alienation from activity, self-alienation, and alienation from others. Those classifications in the novel are proven to bring human to dehumanization.
COMPARATIVE STUDY OF SPEECH ACT ADVICE-GIVING IN INDONESIAN CULTURE AND AMERICAN CULTURE FOUND IN TELEVISION SERIES
Authors: Nida Camalia Fatih
Published: May 2023

In line with the growth of interests at the study of cross-cultural pragmatics, however, the study comparison between Indonesian and American culture has not been presented adequately in the terms of advice-giving. Advice-giving strategies in Indonesian culture and American culture with the focus on a close relationship domain are the focus of this research. Specifically, it compares the advice-giving of native Indonesian speakers in television series entitled ‘Tetangga Masa Gitu?’ on Net TV with native English American characters which depicted on NBC TV channel entitled ‘Friends’. Moreover, this study attempts to identify the similarities and differences between both objects. The data are from six episodes of the two. Qualitative research method is used to conduct this research. This research describes the pattern of the advice-giving speech act realization from the characters of two television series and compares both cultures. The findings show that advice giving in Indonesian and American cultures is classified into giving support, giving suggestions, and stating prohibition. Generally, advice-giving in Indonesian culture tends to be indirect since it is crucial to save hearer's face. In American culture, direct strategies are mostly chosen as it is a matter to show one’s freedom of self-expression. Most of advice-giving in American cultures include related facts to strengthen the illocutionary force.
FUNGSI DAN NILAI MANTRA DALAM MASYARAKAT BANJAR
Authors: Purwanti Purwanti , Wahyuni Ian
Published: May 2023

This study focuses on oral traditions that contain local wisdom. Mantra is an oral tradition that lives and develops in a society, especially in Banjar society. This study aims to discover the functions and values of the mantra that exist in the Banjar community. This research is a library research that uses a descriptive qualitative approach. The research data were obtained through the book collection "Mantra Banjar". Data were collected through the observation stage: read, take notes and to add information, researchers also interviewed informants. Then the data were analyzed by stages; the data classification is in accordance with the spell function classification among the Banjar community. Then, proceed with classifying the valuescontained in the mantra performed by the Banjar community. The function of the Banjar mantra among the Banjar community is to educate, entertain, motivate and document (save). Meanwhile, the values of the Banjar mantra among the Banjar community contain elements of value between man and man, man and God, man and nature, and man and himself.
MIGRASI SUBJEK MENOLAK REZIM PARTISI DAN DISSENSUS DALAM FILM HIDDEN FIGURES
Authors: Saragih Evi Irawanti
Published: May 2023

Hidden Figures is a movie based on true story about the struggle of 3 (three) intelligent women from black race on very first NASA’S space program in 1961. A practice of Policy that makes black race can’t get important position in American society caused them receive discrimination. Based on consciousness that people depart from the same knowledge encourage them to do something across their positions to achieve equality. This study aims to explain what the characters on Hidden figures movie do to resist practice of policy and dissensus that has been divided by the regime partition in order to achieve equality and also to know what kind of migration they have succeeded. The data in form of pictures, monologues or dialogues will be analyzed using theory of Political and Aesthetic Equality by Jacques Ranciere. The result of discussion shows that every character does the political actions and make them in better position in American society. Although racism, discrimination cannot be eliminated through their actions, they have opened avenue and opportunity for anyone who has the ability to get what they deserve regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, even gender. They are no longer hidden figures or trying to be hidden by the regime in power.
Kecemasan menghadapi dunia kerja pada mahasiswa tingkat akhir: Bagaimana peran orientasi masa depan ?
Authors: Wijayanti Ni Luh Gede Ira , Noviekayati IGAA , Rina Amherstia Pasca
Published: May 2023

Abstract

Anxiety in face job world is feeling worry arise because individual's judgment about his goals in face job world, causing conflict both within from the individual and from outside the individual himself. One of the causes of anxiety when entering the job world because they don’t have prepare to optimize their ability to compete in the job world. Students who have the ability to work oriented will influence individuals in preparing more mature career plans to reduce feelings of anxiety experience by individuals. This study aims to determine the relationship between future orientation and anxiety in facing job world in final year students. The sampling technique in this study used purposive random sampling. The sample in this study were 108 final year students at the University of 17 Agustsu 1945 Surabaya with an age range of 20-25 years and over. Data analysis in this study used Spearman's Rho non-parametric correlation technique with the help of IBM SPSS version 25, and got rxy = -0.269 with p = 0.005 (p <0.05). This means that the hypothesis in this study there is a negative relationship between future orientation and anxiety in facing the job world in final year students. This research can be use as reference of having future orientation to reduce anxiety in facing the job world in final year student.

Abstrak

Kecemasan menghadapi dunia kerja adalah perasaan khawatir yang muncul karena penilaian individu mengenai tujuannya menghadapi dunia kerja sehingga menimbulkan konflik baik dari dalam diri individu maupun dari luar individu itu sendiri. Salah satu penyebab munculnya kecemasan saat memasuki dunia kerja karena belum memiliki persiapan yang dapat mengoptimalkan kemampuannya dalam bersaing di dunia kerja. Mahasiswa yang memiliki kemampuan untuk berorientasi terhadap pekerjaan akan mempengaruhi individu dalam menyusun perencanaan karir yang lebih matang sehingga mengurangi perasaan cemas yang dialami individu. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan orientasi masa depan dengan kecemasan menghadapi dunia kerja pada mahasiswa tingkat akhir. Teknik sampling pada penelitian ini menggunakan purposive random sampling. Sampel dalam penelitian ini sebanyak 108 mahasiswa tingkat akhir di Universitas 17 Agustsu 1945 Surabaya dengan rentang usia 20-25 tahun keatas. Analisis penelitian ini menggunakan teknik korelasi non parametrik Spearman’s Rho dengan bantuan IBM SPSS versi 25, dan diperoleh nilai rxy = -0,269 dengan p = 0,005 (p < 0,05). Artinya terdapat hubungan negatif yang signifikan antara orientasi masa depan dengan kecemasan menghadapi dunia kerja pada mahasiswa tingkat akhir. Penelitian ini dapat dijadikan acuan pentingnya memiliki orientasi masa depan untuk mengurangi kecemasan menghadapi dunia kerja pada mahasiswa tingkat akhir.
Hubungan antara gaya hidup hedonis dengan perilaku konsumtif pengguna E-money pada mahasiswa Fakultas Psikologi Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Surabaya
Authors: Inayah Lailatul , Utami Adnani Budi , Ramadhani Hetti Sari
Published: May 2023

Abstract

The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between the hedonic lifestyle and the consumptive behavior of e-money users in psychology students at the University of August 17, 1945, Surabaya. The hypothesis put forward is that there is a positive relationship between the hedonic lifestyle and the consumptive behavior of e-money users in psychology students at the University of 17 August 1945 Surabaya. The research design used is a quantitative approach with a correlational type of research that aims to determine whether there is a relationship between research variables. The subjects of this study were 132 active students of the psychology faculty class of 2019. Sampling using purposive sampling. The data collection method uses a hedonic lifestyle scale and consumptive behavior of e-money users. Data analysis in this study using the Spearman Rho correlation with the help of the SPSS version 26.0 program obtained a correlation result of 0.578 with a significant p = 0.000 (<0.01). This means that there is a very significant positive relationship between the hedonic lifestyle and the consumptive behavior of e-money users in psychology students at the University of 17 August 1945 Surabaya. The existence of a significant positive relationship means that the higher the hedonic lifestyle students have, the higher the consumptive behavior. Conversely, the lower the hedonic lifestyle, the lower the consumptive behavior.

 

Abstrak

Tujuan dalam penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui hubungan antara gaya hidup hedonis dengan perilaku konsumtif pengguna e-money pada mahasiswa fakultas psikologi universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Surabaya. Hipotesis yang diajukan adalah ada hubungan positif antara gaya hidup hedonis dengan perilaku konsumtif pengguna e-money pada mahasiswa fakultas psikologi Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Surabaya. Desain penelitian yang digunakan yaitu pendekatan kuantitatif dengan jenis penelitian korelasional yang bertujuan untuk mengetahui ada tidaknya hubungan antara variabel penelitian. Subjek penelitian ini adalah mahasiswa aktif fakultas psikologi angkatan 2019 yang berjumlah 132 orang. Pengambilan sampel menggunakan purposive sampling. Metode pengumpulan data menggunakan skala gaya hidup hedoni dan perilaku konsumtif pengguna e-money. Analisis data dalam penelitian ini dengan menggunakan korelasi Spearman Rho dengan bantuan program SPSS versi 26.0 diperoleh hasil korelasi sebesar 0,578 dengan signifikan p= 0,000 (< 0,01). Artinya terdapat hubungan positif yang sangat signifikan antara gaya hidup hedonis dengan perilaku konsumtif pengguna e-money pada mahasiswa fakultas psikologi Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Surabaya. Adanya hubungan positif yang signifikan dapat diartikan bahwa semakin tinggi gaya hidup hedonis yang dimiliki mahasiswa, akan semakin tinggi perilaku konsumtif. Sebaliknya, semakin rendah gaya hidup hedonis akan semakin rendah juga perilaku konsumtif.
Mindfulness dengan prokrastinasi akademik siswa Madrasah Tsanawiyah
Authors: Hikmah Arina Nur , Matulessy Andik , Suhadianto Suhadianto
Published: May 2023

Students are part of the field of education and are never separated or avoided from learning activities and responsibility to complete academic assignments. This study aims to determine the relationship between mindfulness and academic procrastination in class VIII students of MTs Roudlotun Nasyiin. . The population of this study were students of MTs Roudlotun Nasyiin class VIII A, B, and C, totaling 88 students. The research participants totaled 72 students. The research instrument used a Likert scale questionnaire with four answer choices, for the procrastination scale there were 21 valid statement items with reliability (α = 0.852) and for the mindfulness scale there were 9 valid statement items with reliability (α = 0.722). Data analysis to test the research hypothesis is the Pearson Product Moment correlation, the results show a correlation value of rxy = -0.341 with a significance value of P = 0.003; (P<0.01). These results indicate that there is a very significant negative relationship between mindfulness and academic procrastination.

Siswa merupakan bagian dari bidang pendidikan dan tidak pernah terlepas atau terhindarkan dari kegiatan belajar dan kewajiban untuk menyelesaikan tugas akademik.  Penelitian ini memiliki tujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan antara mindfulness dengan prokrastinasi akademik pada peserta didik kelas VIII MTs Roudlotun Nasyiin. . Populasi penelitian ini adalah peserta didik MTs Roudlotun Nasyiin kelas VIII A, B, dan C yang berjumlah 88 siswa. Partisipan penelitian berjumlah 72 siswa. Instrumen penelitian menggunakan kuisioner skala likert dengan empat pilihan jawaban, untuk skala prokrastinasi terdapat 21 aitem pernyataan valid dengan reliabilitas (α = 0,852) dan untuk skala mindfulness terdapat 9 aitem pernyataan valid dengan reliabilitas( α = 0,722). Analisa data untuk menguji hipotesis penelitian adalah korelasi Pearson Product Moment, didapatkan hasil nilai korelasi rxy = -0,341 dengan nilai signifikasi P = 0,003 ; (P<0,01). Hasil tersebut menunjukkan bahwa ada hubungan negatif yang sangat signifikan antara mindfulness dengan prokrastinasi akademik.
Review of Stephen Chrisomalis, Reckonings: Numerals, Cognition, and History
Authors: Overmann Karenleigh A.
Published: May 2023

A review of Reckonings: Numerals, Cognition, and History by Stephen Chrisomalis. Chrisomalis is recognizably the foremost expert in numerical notations. In this latest work, he compares numerical notations to species, since both emerge from ancestral states, transform to fit particular social niches, and give rise (or not) to descendent forms before going extinct. He approaches numerical notations as a stand-alone technology; this ignores their post-Neolithic emergence from precursors such as fingers, tallies, and tokens, which not only disconnects them from their material prehistories but also obscures useful similarities and trends (e.g., concision). Nonetheless, the book is a masterful work surely destined to become a classic of the anthropological literature.
Maximal Length of a Collatz Sequence
Authors: Gleibman Andrew
Published: May 2023

This is a continuation of our paper "Reformulating Collatz Conjecture Without Numerical Concepts", which provides a way to replace all numerical calculations, applied in the formulation of this conjecture, by simple symbol processing rules. We provide a simple and intuitive proof that there is no limit for the length of possible sequences, composed of odd numbers generated by the Collatz algorithm.
Differential expression of DDX11 in cancer of the cervix.
Authors: Mamoor Shahan
Published: May 2023

Almost all cervical cancers are caused by infection with high-risk human papillomaviruses (HPVs) (1-3); the transcriptional features that distinguish the gene expression programs of HPV-induced cancers from that of other solid tumors resulting from non-viral abrogation of tumor suppression remain incompletely defined. We mined published microarray datasets (4, 5) to determine in an unbiased fashion and at the level of the transcriptome genes most differentially expressed in the primary tumors of patients with the most common type of cervical cancer, cervical squamous cell carcinoma. We found significant differential expression of the gene encoding DEAD/H-box helicase 11, DDX11, when comparing tumor tissue from the human cervix to the tissue of origin. DDX11 mRNA was present at significantly higher quantities in tumors of the cervix as compared to normal tissues from the cervix. Analysis of human survival data revealed that expression of DDX11 in tumors of the cervix was correlated with overall survival in patients with cervical cancer. DDX11 expression changes may be important for the initiation or progression of cancer of the cervix in humans.
Shalat Witir dalam Perspektif Hadits
Authors: fatihah
Published: May 2023

sesungguhnya allah itu ganjil dan menyukai orang yang melaksanakan shalat witir, maka shalat witirlah, wahai ahlul qur'an
Benchmarking and preparing LPSim for scalability on multiple GPUs
Authors: Jiang Xuan , Agerup Johan Fredrik , Tang Yuhan
Published: May 2023

This paper presents a scaling methodology for benchmarking the performance of traffic simulation algorithms on multiple GPUs with different hardware specifications and the naive implementation of GPU-based traffic simulation with multi-GPU machines. The methodology aims to enable fair comparisons of runtime across different devices and assess how a program scales with the number of cores in the GPU. The study includes a comprehensive evaluation of a traffic simulation algorithm implemented on multiple graphical processing units (GPUs), comparing its performance with a single-GPU implementation. The results demonstrate that the multi-GPU implementation outperforms the single-GPU implementation in terms of sim- ulation speed, highlighting the benefits of implementing traffic simulations on multi-GPU architectures. The findings provide insights for designing more efficient and scalable traffic simulation algorithms, contributing to improved traffic management and congestion reduction on roads. The paper also discusses the use of Bulk Synchronous Parallel (BSP) modeling, normalizing runtime across different GPU hardware, and the application of Amdahl’s law to assess speedup and optimize parallelization. Future work includes optimizing inter-GPU communication and load balancing for further scalability improvements.
Illustrating Hallsworth’s manifesto for applying behavioural science: Systems thinking for environmental policy in Aotearoa New Zealand
Authors: Frame Bob , Milfont Taciano L , More Mamish
Published: May 2023

Developing effective policy for highly complex, long-term, societal issues requires processes that include systems thinking and behavioural insights. The recent article by Michael Hallsworth (1) presented a rigorous manifesto that formalised a structured approach for the next phase of applied behavioural science which we wholeheartedly welcome. Here, we discuss a case study that embodies the shift to applying behavioural insights and complex adaptive systems articulated in the manifesto. The case study goes beyond behavioural insights and focusses on integrating behavioural science into an organization’s core activities—specifically in environmental policy making in Aotearoa New Zealand. We also propose advice on implementing such initiatives and encourage government bodies to risk investing in systems approaches appropriate to their jurisdiction.
Применение пространств в различных приложениях компьютерного зрения
Authors: Federov Roman
Published: May 2023

Цвет является важным атрибутом восприятия окружающего мира и играет существенную роль в обработке и анализе изображений в области компьютерного зрения. Цветовые пространства представляют собой способ организации цветовой информации, позволяющий эффективно работать с цветными изображениями. В данной работе рассматриваются различные цветовые пространства и их применение в различных задачах компьютерного зрения.В первой части работы рассматриваются основные цветовые модели, такие как RGB, HSV и LAB. Цветовая модель RGB является наиболее распространенной и используется в большинстве цифровых устройств. Модель HSV позволяет представить цвет в терминах оттенка, насыщенности и значений яркости, что упрощает манипуляции с цветовыми компонентами. Модель LAB основана на восприятии цвета человеческим глазом и позволяет более точно описывать цветовую информацию. Рассмотрение этих цветовых моделей помогает понять основные принципы и возможности работы с цветовыми пространствами.Во второй части работы описываются конкретные приложения цветовых пространств в компьютерном зрении. Одним из таких приложений является сегментация объектов на основе цвета. Цветовые пространства позволяют выделить объекты с определенными цветовыми характеристиками и разделить их от фона. Другим примером является распознавание и классификация объектов на основе цветовых признаков. Цветовые пространства позволяют извлекать уникальные цветовые характеристики объектов, которые могут быть использованы для их идентификации. Кроме того, цветовые пространства широко применяются в области дополненной реальности, где цветовая информация помогает визуализировать и взаимодействовать с виртуальными объектами в реальном окружении.В заключение, использование цветовых пространств играет важную роль в различ
Practitioner Report: The Psychology of Interoperability: A Systematic Review and Case Study of the UK Emergency Services
Authors: Power Nicola , Alcock Jennifer , Philpot Richard , Levine Mark
Published: May 2023

This is the practitioner report to supplement our full paper detailing our systematic review on the psychology of interoperability
Tax Evasion, Menguntungkan atau Membuntungkan? Review Artikel Menggunakan ChatGPT
Authors: Mulyadi Jevon Immanuel
Published: May 2023

Artikel ini ditulis dengan tujuan mengetahui dampak dari Tax Evasion dan faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi Tax Evasion. Pajak merupakan sebuah komponen yang penting dalam keberlangsungan suatu kesejahteraan negara, karena uang yang didapatkan dari pajak akan menjadi Aggaran Pendapatan dan Belanja Negara (APBN) dari negara tersebut. Bila banyak dari masyarakat negara tersebut yang melakukan Tax Evasion, maka APBD negara akan menurun dan mengakibatkan melambatnya perkembangan negara maupun meningkatnya hutang negara. APBD yang rendah juga akan berdampak pada jasa yang bisa diberikan oleh pemerintah kepada rakyatnya, seperti subsidi. Pembaca diharapkan dapat mengenali faktor yang menyebabkan meningkatnya Tax Evasion dan juga dampak yang ditimbulkan oleh Tax Evasion. Artikel ini menggunakan analisa dari artikel penelitian yang dipublikasi oleh Hari Hananto dan beberapa penulis lainnya. Artikel ini ditulis dengan bantuan ChatGPT dengan tujuan mempermudah penulisan artikel ini dan mencari korelasi yang mungkin terlewatkan oleh penulis artikel ini.
Differential expression of DONSON in cancer of the cervix.
Authors: Mamoor Shahan
Published: May 2023

Almost all cervical cancers are caused by infection with high-risk human papillomaviruses (HPVs) (1-3); the transcriptional features that distinguish the gene expression programs of HPV-induced cancers from that of other solid tumors resulting from non-viral abrogation of tumor suppression remain incompletely defined. We mined published microarray datasets (4, 5) to determine in an unbiased fashion and at the level of the transcriptome genes most differentially expressed in the primary tumors of patients with the most common type of cervical cancer, cervical squamous cell carcinoma. We found significant differential expression of the gene encoding downstream neighbor of SON, DONSON, when comparing tumor tissue from the human cervix to the tissue of origin. DONSON mRNA was present at significantly higher quantities in tumors of the cervix as compared to normal tissues from the cervix. Analysis of human survival data revealed that expression of DONSON in tumors of the cervix was correlated with overall survival in patients with cervical cancer. DONSON expression changes may be important for the initiation or progression of cancer of the cervix in humans.
Sustainable Agriculture and Social Entrepreneurship: From Strategy to Action
Authors: Purnama A. Wahyu
Published: May 2023

Sustainable agriculture and social entrepreneurship are essential for promoting food security, environmental conservation, and economic growth. Strategic planning and action are critical for promoting their integration and achieving their goals. Collaboration, policy support, and innovation are essential for building sustainable agriculture value chains and creating a better future for farmers, consumers, and the environment.
Do slow slip earthquakes inhibit catastrophes? Geologic evidence from the Guerrero segment, Mexican subduction zone
Authors: Ramirez Herrera Maria Teresa , Cerny Jan , Corona Nestor , Gaidzik Krzysztof , Sugawara Daisuke , Forman Steven , Machain-Castillo Luisa , Gogichaishvili Avto
Published: May 2023

Globally, the largest tsunamigenic earthquakes have occurred along subduction zones. The Mw>9 devasting events in Chile, Sumatra, and Japan struck in areas where no instrumental records reported similar events. The one-thousand kilometer-long Mexican subduction zone (MSZ), where the Rivera-Cocos plates subduct under the North American plate, has no records of events of such magnitude. Historical and geologic evidence suggests the occurrence of a Mw8.6 tsunamigenic earthquake in the MSZ. However, the Guerrero segment (GS) has not experienced a large event in over 100 years. Several hypotheses have been proposed to explain this, e.g., slow slip events (SSEs) and the rheology of this segment favoring slow slip over rapid slip. However, none of these hypotheses have been confirmed with evidence. Here, we show geologic evidence that reveals a ca. 2000-year history of large tsunamigenic earthquakes and demonstrate that a Mw>8 event occurred ca. AD 1300 in this segment of the MSZ, indicating a long and variable earthquake recurrence (> 700 years). This evidence prompts the assessment of earthquake and tsunami potential using long-term evidence combined with instrumental observations along the MSZ and other subduction zones.
For Whom (and When) the Time Bell Tolls: Chronotypes and the Synchrony Effect
Authors: May Cynthia , Hasher Lynn , Healey Karl
Published: May 2023

Circadian rhythms are powerful time keepers that drive physiological and intellectual functioning throughout the day. These rhythms vary across individuals, with morning chronotypes rising and peaking early in the day and evening chronotypes showing a later rise in arousal with peaks in the afternoon or evening. Chronotype also varies with age from childhood to adolescence to old age. As a result of these differences, the time of day at which people are best at attending, learning, solving analytical problems, making complex decisions, and even behaving ethically varies. Across studies of attention and memory and a range of allied areas, including academic achievement, judgment and decision making, and neuropsychological assessment, optimal outcomes are found when performance times align with peaks in circadian arousal, a finding known as the synchrony effect. The benefits of performing in synchrony with ones’ chronotype (and the cost of not doing so) are most robust for individuals with strong morning or evening chronotypes and for tasks that require effortful, analytical processing or the suppression of distracting information. Failure to take the synchrony effect into consideration may be a factor in issues ranging from replication difficulties to school timing to assessing intellectual disabilities and apparent cognitive decline in aging.
Plural causes in causal judgment
Authors: Konuk Can , Goodale Michael , Quillien Tadeg , Mascarenhas Salvador
Published: May 2023

Causal selection is the process whereby people decide which of several events responsible for a realized outcome should be considered as “the cause” of that outcome. A theory of causal selection requires a definition of the relevant candidates to be considered for selection. So far, the psychological literature has operated on the implicit premise that the only relevant candidates for causal selection are individual variables, corresponding to the distinct nodes of a causal network. Instead, we argue that causal judgment can recognize plural causes, featuring more than one variable. We provide evidence for the psychological relevance of plural causes by showing: (a) that plural cause judgments are influenced by the same factors that have been proven to influence causal selection judgments in general; (b) that this influence cannot be explained away by assuming that participants estimate the strength of plural cause simply by combining the strength of its individual constituents.
Effect of Nonverbal Communication in English Classes
Authors: Kshetree Arun Kumar
Published: May 2023

This paper has been prepared on the basis of the study to find out the different kinds of nonverbal communications in English classes of secondary level students. It was prepared with the aim of investigating the effect of nonverbal clues of the teachers in teaching English. Forty students of grade ten from four different schools of Butwal Sub-metropolitan city were asked some questions related to the nonverbal communication and nonverbal behaviours of the teachers and their impact on the students specially focusing on the English teachers and their classes. From the data gathered it was found out that the non verbal communication is very common and important in English classes and in many cases it supports the students in getting meanings of different expressions of the teachers and helps them to get motivated in learning English. One thing of caution is that the non verbal behaviours are much culture bound and the teachers need to be aware of the cultural background of the students. The findings and conclusions of this study will help the teachers improve their teaching by being conscious to their non verbal signals while teaching and reacting to the students' behaviours in the class and in the school.
BBS First Year Students' Expectations in Learning English
Authors: Neupane Umapati
Published: May 2023

This research paper article aims at identifying and analyzing BBS first year students' expectations in learning English (foreign language). The researcher assumes that foreign language learners have expectation in learning English. Such expectations have a great influence in the learners’ learning goals as well as motivation. Apart from this, it aims to find out the students' attitude towards learning English. The present study was conducted on 54 students of BBS I years students selected randomly from constituent affiliated campus of TU in Rupandehi district. The study sets out to investigate the expectations that BBS first year students have for learning English as a foreign language in context of Nepal. Many of the learners study foreign language mainly for jobs either in the native country or in the foreign countries. The researcher wants to find out the reason for migrating in the foreign countries. Many students are migrating to the foreign countries after studying business English to get jobs. The reason of this massive migrating to the foreign countries is to get jobs which they think to get after studying business English so that they can be able to deal with foreigners effectively. As a result, the country is facing brain drain problem. The results that the study revealed have thematically been grouped and presented under five broad headings. Normally, English for employability, internal and external business communication and diplomatic relation, academic success, self improvement and social status and professional skills. This article depicts learner's expectation in learning second language. Moreover, this research article presents some future directions for further investigations in the area.
Rozważania nad normą w logopedii
Authors: Jauer-Niworowska Olga
Published: May 2023

Artykuł poświęcony jest różnym aspektom normy w logopedii. Celem założonym w artykule jest wskazanie złożoności poruszanej problematyki. Autorka rozważa uwarunkowania zachowań językowych i komunikacyjnych oraz związane z nimi sposoby opisu normy. Odnosi się do językowego, biologicznego i psychologicznego ujęcia normy. Wiedzę i doświadczenie pozwalające na uzgodnienie znaczeń dotyczących nazw zaburzeń, uwzględnienie interdyscyplinarnych sposobów definiowania normy traktuje jako niezbędny warunek poprawnej diagnozy i terapii osób z zaburzeniami mowy o różnej etiologii. Z tego wynika istotność zapewnienia odpowiednich standardów kształcenia, przygotowującego do samodzielnego, trafnego i rzetelnego diagnozowania i usprawniania logopedycznego
Narrar la ciudad: Neoliberalismo, consumismo, era digital y novelas de la crisis en la literatura española del siglo XXI
Authors: García Noelia S.
Published: May 2023

Con la crisis de 2008, se produce un reajuste de las relaciones sociales. Esta reestructuración también se refleja en la ficción a través de una renovación discursiva alternativa a la canónica, a la vez que potencia la construcción ficcional de una nueva realidad como reflejo de la sociedad. Las novelas de la crisis ofrecen una amplia modalidad temática sobre la asimilación de la crisis por parte de los narradores más contemporáneos. En este artículo se analizará El Dorado, de Robert Juan-Cantavella, publicada el mismo año en el que comienza la crisis, presenta el triunfo del neoliberalismo y del consumismo en los años previos a través de la ciudad de vacaciones. Por su parte, La trabajadora, de Elvira Navarro y Cicatriz, de Sara Mesa ofrecen desde una perspectiva realista la repercusión de la crisis sobre las estructuras urbanas y la precariedad laboral derivada de la misma.
Inventando la realidad: La adaptación como un juego autorreferencial en El autor (2017), de Manuel Martín Cuenca
Authors: Aleksandrowicz Joanna
Published: May 2023

El presente trabajo tiene como objetivo analizar la película El autor (2017), de Manuel Martín Cuenca, en el contexto de los juegos autorreferenciales y las relaciones entre lo real y lo inventado. El director, adaptando la novela corta El móvil (1987), de Javier Cercas, reflexiona también sobre las correspondencias entre el cine y la literatura. En El autor las imágenes de la creación literaria se mezclan con las metáforas cinematográficas. La realidad inventada por los protagonistas se convierte en metaficción y forma parte del juego con el espectador, tan característico de nuevas estrategias narrativas en el cine contemporáneo. Sin embargo, en este caso, el juego va más allá de lo explícito en la acción, es también una manera de mostrar las paradojas de la creación.
Context-related Beliefs about L2 Language Learning and Teaching of the Millennial Pre-service EFL Teachers as a Prognosis for Future Classroom Actions
Authors: Szyszka Magdalena
Published: May 2023

The qualitative study presented in this paper aimed to collect beliefs about learning and teaching English as a foreign language (EFL) from individual representatives of the generation frequently referred to as the millennials. The participants were 47 pre-service EFL trainee teachers from four socio-cultural contexts: Finnish, Israeli, Polish, and Spanish. Their voices have been considered because beliefs are dynamically related to actions and soon the millennial EFL teachers may implement them in the course of their teaching. The contextual approach, followed in this research, provided opportunities for discussing similarities and differences in the beliefs of Finnish, Israeli, Polish, and Spanish pre-service teachers. The identified similarities lead to outlining a tentative picture of a universal, future, post-pandemic EFL classroom.
Žene i vodstvo zdravstvenih sustava
Authors: Radin Dagmar
Published: May 2023

U ovom sistematiziranom pregledu istražuje se postojeća literatura objavljena od 1990. do travnja 2021. o napredovanju žena do vodećih pozicija u zdravstvu u europskim zemljama. Rezultati upućuju na to da se malo postojećih studija bavi napredovanjem žena do vodećih pozicija u zdravstvu u europskim zemljama. Studije analizirane u ovom članku pokazuju da su ravnoteža između poslovnog i privatnog života, društveni rodni stereotipi, profesionalni elitizam i nedostatak institucijske potpore ženama u karijeri kao što su mentorstvo ili fleksibilno radno vrijeme glavni čimbenici koji sprječavaju žene da napreduju do vodećih pozicija u zdravstvenom sustavu. Isto tako, mjere poput formalnog mentorstva, fleksibilno radno vrijeme i ugovor o radu kraćem od punog radnog vremena smatraju se institucijskim mjerama koje bi mogle pomoći u prevladavanju nekih prepreka razvoju karijere žena u zdravstvenoj skrbi.
Evaluation of Public Administration Reforms in North Macedonia from the Perspective of European Commission’s Annual Progress Reports
Authors: Azizi Abdulla , Ceka-Neziri Lindita
Published: May 2023

Public administration of the Republic of North Macedonia is constantly under evaluation in the Annual Progress Reports prepared by the European Commission. The main recommendations from the European Commission refer to the systematic change of laws, but there is no argument as to how these changes will contribute to the elimination of fundamental problems. Although a considerable number of laws have been ammended and accepted under the motto of reforms, all of them lack the result, which is the creation of a public administration that is able to satisfy the needs of a democratic country. This paper analyzes all the European Commission’s Annual Progress Reports of the 2005-2021 period and their recommendations. The finding is that there are repetitions of the same shortcomings in almost all Annual Progress Reports. This leads to the conclusion that the reforms are unsuccessful – they are misused either for political needs, or are applied selectively. The support of the political opposition should be sought to assure that there is any real progress. This is possible only if all the politicians gain the conviction that the reforms are in the service of the citizens and not of the political conjunctures in power. There is still a lot of work to be done to improve the country’s image on the road to the EU, while the challenges related to the public administration reform must be seriously addressed by all decision-making structures.
Osteoid Osteoma of the Scaphoid
Authors: Poulos Savvas
Published: May 2023

A case of osteoid osteoma of the scaphoid documented by polytomograms and CT scan is presented. The case presented as chronic pain. At operation, multiple pathological fractures with auricular surface destruction was noted. Due to the size of the osteoid osteoma and pathology present, the neoplasm was treated by scaphoid excision. A capsular interpositional arthroplasty and mid carpal arthrodesis with radial bone graft was also performed. Prior to surgery, the patient was treated with a 48 hour course of tetracycline to enhance fluorescence of the tumor under Wood’s lamp.
The Incidence of Meniscal and Ligamentous Injuries in Tibial Plateau Fractures
Authors: Poulos Savvas
Published: May 2023

Tibial plateau fractures over the past ten years treated at Bellevue Hospital were reviewed to find the incidence of meniscal and ligamentous injuries associated with this fracture. A review of the literature was also performed to see what treatment if any was needed. A total of 97 fractures were operatively treated and evaluated in the study. No open injuries or fracture dislocations were included. The fractures were classified by the Toronto classification.1 The review confirms findings of other studies, but shows that comparison of results is difficult due to differing variables found from institution to institution.
Rehydration of Pediatric Patients - 1995
Authors: Pacanowski John P.
Published: May 2023

“Parenteral fluid therapy in pediatric patients” is the title of an article by Drs. W.A. Fisher and D.S. Motsay which appeared in the January 1953, issue of Postgraduate Medicine. The authors examine the various causes of dehydrational states in infants and children, discuss the diagnosis, and outline, in general terms, the rationale for the various fluids used in parental rehydration. They discuss at length the exact techniques of the three most used methods of fluid administration in that period - intravenous, subcutaneous, and intramedullary. Each of these approaches is discussed in detail, even to the point of needle gauge and anatomic location of needle insertion. Also considered are the potential complications of each of the methods used. The paper emphasized the fact that “parenteral fluid therapy, properly evaluated and judiciously carried out” can make the difference between success and failure in the therapy of the sick child.
Preface
Authors: Beck William C.
Published: May 2023

The Mayo Clinic, the world’s first successful private group practice, realized that it was entirely dependent upon the family physician in order to succeed. This physician needed to know exactly what could be accomplished in specialized medical care; thus, it is not surprising that Dr. Charles W. Mayo, the leader of the Mayo Clinic in the early 1950’s, would become the editor-in-chief of the journal Postgraduate Medicine. To this day Postgraduate Medicine is devoted to the purposes of providing for family practitioners, as well as for others, a composite view of what can be accomplished in specialized centers. It is also not surprising that he sought the advice, counsel, and contributions of Morris Fishbein, M.D. Fishbein for many years was the Executive Director of the American Medical Association, and he headed a group of physicians largely composed of family physicians.
Role of Extracellular Matrix Proteins in Conferring Cancer Cell Resistance to Tumor Necrosis Factor
Authors: Chang Nan-Shan
Published: May 2023

In a recent study we have shown that both the induction of cellular protein-tyrosine phosphorylation and the secretion of a novel extracellular matrix TNF-resistance triggering (TRT) protein are involved in the TGF-ß1 protection of murine L929 fibrosarcoma cells against the cytotoxic effect of TNF-α in the presence of ActD. TRT activates cellular protein kinases, thereby maintaining relatively high levels of phosphorylation and sustaining the TNF-resistance in L929 cells. In this study it is determined that TNF-resistant cervical carcinoma cells, ME-180 and HeLa, constitutively express TRT, and that TGF-ß1 further upregulates TRT expression. Unlike the TRT secreted from TGF-ß-treated L929 cells, ME-180-derived TRT blocks the cytotoxic action of TNF-α in the presence of ActD and the antiproliferative effects of TNF a alone. HeLa-derived TRT inhibits the cytotoxic but not growth inhibitory effect of TNF-α. These observations suggest that two types of TRT molecules are secreted in the extracellular matrix by ME-180. Conceivably, TRT provides a novel self-defense mechanism for cancer cells to evade TNF killing and immune attack.
Signaling Pathways of Parathyroid Hormone in the Regulation of Osteoclast Bone Resorption
Authors: May Lisa G.
Published: May 2023

Parathyroid hormone (PTH) is known to stimulate osteoclastic bone resorption. However, the bone-forming osteoblast was first shown to bind PTH. Therefore, it was believed that PTH bound to the osteoblast, which then secreted an unknown factor that stimulated the osteoclast. Only recently have osteoclasts been demonstrated to directly bind PTH. In this study, the effect of PTH on osteoclastic bone resorption was monitored by analyzing acid production. Lithium chloride was observed to block PTH- stimulated acid production. Cholera toxin mimicked the PTH stimulation; whereas, pertussis toxin blocked PTH-stimulated acid production. These findings suggest the involvement of at least two G-proteins. Studies of acid production revealed that adenylate cyclase was also used in the signaling pathway. Alloxan, an inhibitor of adenylate cyclase, blocked PTH stimulation; whereas, dibutyryl cyclic adenosine monophosphate (dbcAMP) mimicked the PTH effect. The involvement of protein kinase C (PKC) was also demonstrated by the use of the specific inhibitor bisindolylmaleimide.

In summary, these studies revealed that in osteoclasts, PTH utilizes at least two different signaling pathways to stimulate acidification. One pathway involves a stimulatory Gprotein that is linked to adenylate cyclase and generates cAMP. The other pathway uses a pertussis-toxin-sensitive G-protein to activate PKC.
Recent Innovations in Cardiothoracic Surgery at Guthrie
Authors: Quigley Robert L.
Published: May 2023

The philosophy of the Cardiothoracic Section in this institution has always been to maintain a standard of excellence with a simultaneous effort to promote and apply new innovations in surgery.
Adjuvant Chemotherapy for Operable Breast Cancer
Authors: Shahid Chouhdry I. A.
Published: May 2023

Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in American women and the second most frequent cause of cancer death. There is a lifetime risk of 12.2% (1 in 8) for American women. Fortunately, screening mammography can detect cancer in the early stages, when it is potentially curable.
Stem Cell Transplatation for Breast Cancer
Authors: Friedenberg William
Published: May 2023

Approximately 180,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 1999, and many will eventually die of metastatic disease. Stem cell transplantation has been proposed as a treatment for breast cancer either.
Stronglyoidiasis in Immunocompromised Patients: Case Report
Authors: Hammad Ghayth , Lenox Robert J.
Published: May 2023

Strongyloides stercoralis is a small nematode that is endemic in tropical and subtropical areas of the world. In the United States, it is endemic in the southeastern states and Puerto Rico.1 Infestation by this nematode can cause disease which ranges from none to severe, including fatality, especially in those who are immunocompromised.2
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Authors: John Joseph R.
Published: May 2023

The interval between today and the last time we met is the time between June 1963 and February 1999. I was one of Jesse Littleton’s residents in Radiology from 1960-63. I was in the group with Fred Trescott, Merrill Thallinger, Frank Altomare. After finishing a fine tour at Guthrie/ Packer I went to Cincinnati General Hospital for a year or so of fellowship training and have spent my career here in Pensacola.
The Guthrie Experience With Carotid Endarterectomy: Five-year Analysis
Authors: Ayerdi Juan , Moinuddeen Khaja , Leon Stuart , Narasimha Vijay , Sampson Lawrence N. , Deshmukh Narayan , Sullivan Timothy , Gupta Sushil K.
Published: May 2023

Background: The indications for CEA have expanded to include symptomatic and asymptomatic patients with moderate- to high-grade internal carotid stenosis. Currently, there are reports describing the efficacy of CEA for stroke prevention with only a minimal morbidity and mortality. Because the indications for CEA are based on a predicted risk-benefit ratio, a critical reappraisal of one’s own performance is vital to surgical decision making.
Coronary Revascularization: Past, Present, and Future
Authors: Zama Nche
Published: May 2023

Coronary revascularization is one of the most common surgical interventions in developed nations. Its present success results from advances in diagnosing and treating coronary occlusive disease, the extracorporeal oxygenator, anesthesia and medical therapy. Future developments in robotic surgery, gene therapy, and the implantable artificial heart will continue to improve outcomes.
Interventional Cardiology: The Road to Success
Authors: Sporn Daniel D.
Published: May 2023

Since the first percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty in 1977, there has been rapid improvement in device technology. Guides, and then perfusion balloons, were developed. To overcome problems, directional coronary atherectomy (DCA), transluminal extraction-endarterectomy catheters (TEC), high speed rotational coronary atherectomy, stents, and most recently, the cutting balloon, have been introduced.
Laboratory of Molecular Biology
Authors: Noti John D.
Published: May 2023

The focus of the Laboratory of Molecular Biology is on the role and regulation of a family of surface receptors known as integrins in breast cancer and myeloid leukemias. We are also interested in vaccine development for these and other cancers.