bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PEER FEEDBACK IN COLLEGE EFL WRITING: A REVIEW OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH
Authors: Iswandari Yuseva , Jiang Yizhe
Published: April 2022

Peer feedback in EFL setting has become an interesting area to explore in the past thirty years. This study reviews 16 empirical research studies on offline peer feedback in college EFL writing. There are 4 research questions addressed in this study, namely (1) what types of peer feedback are mostly researched in the past 10 years?, (2) what kinds of research objectives are addressed?, (3) what kinds of data collection and analysis methods are implemented to address the research questions?, and (4) what are methodological challenges reported in the studies reviewed? The researchers employed Norris and Ortega (2006) characteristics of systematic research synthesis and followed a chapter from Adolescent Literacies in a Multicultural Context edited by Cumming (2012). The findings show that there are four criteria of feedback types mainly involved: written/spoken, in-class/out-of-class, anonymous/non-anonymous, and trained/untrained. Most of these studies are designed to explore the students perceptions toward peer feedback processes and products, with qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methodologies. Furthermore, the methodological challenges emerged from these studies are discussed, especially the ethical issues. It is hoped that the research gaps identified in these studies and future research implications provided can shed light on future research in similar areas.
AN ANALYSIS OF REGULAR AND IRREGULAR VERBS IN STUDENTS’ ESSAY WRITING
Authors: Fitria Tira Nur
Published: April 2022

The objective of the study is to know the using of regular and irregular verb in the students writing essay, and to know the most dominant verb past written by the students in their students writing essay. The design of this study is qualitative research. Based on the analysis from 14 students writing essay, it shows that the students use both regular and irregular verb (past) in their students writing essay. Both regular and irregular verbs are 312 data in verb 2 (past). In the regular verbs, there are 142 data or 45.51 %, and in irregular verb, there are 170 data or 54.49 %. It shows that the most dominant verb past written by the students in their students writing essay is irregular verb. Regular verbs are verbs that can change according to tense and change it regularly. Regular verbs are verbs whose changes comply with normal rules, that is with add the letter -d or -ed to the verb first-form / verb-1 (infinitive) so that it becomes a verb form second / verb-2 (past tense). There are several things that must be considered in the way of forming regular verbs by adding the letter -ed suffix or -d in the basic verb/verb-1 (infinitive). Irregular verbs are verbs that change according to the tense and do not comply with normal compliance. The past tense Irregular verbs are not formed from basic verbs / verb-1 (infinitives) plus letters -d or -ed letters to form verb-2/past tense. Irregular verbs form their past tense in a different way (through) not always) through a vowel and consonant change. So that, these forms must be memorized by the learners/students.
FACE THREATENING ACTS (FTAs) IN AIPAC POLITICAL ANNUAL SPEECHES BETWEEN 2006 AND 2012
Authors: Dridi Tarak
Published: April 2022

Face Threatening Acts are politeness forms which have been struggled over in the past and now as they are pragmatically deemed relevant in identifying centripetal and centrifugal movements exerted by political actors on their interlocutors.  The findings on approaching political discourse from politeness perspective have been controversial and ranged from being confined to the interactional level to negotiating implicit power relations.This present study offers a politeness theoretical framework to examine AIPAC political annual speeches between 2006 and 2012.  The target of this research is to understand which politeness strategies political actors deploy when addressing the audience and how these political speakers please the other and fulfill political ends.  The results display an over-reliance on Face Threatening Acts on record with redressive action at the expense of Face Threatening Acts on record without redressive action and Face Threatening Acts off record.  Positive politeness, notably expressive speech acts, play an inclusive role, gain the audience sympathy and reshape public opinion.  The study fills the gap in the study of the impact of positive politeness on political discourse and calls for the consideration of expressive speech acts as means of power negotiation rather than mere interaction.
PROBLEMS REGARDING CLT IMPLEMENTATION AT HIGHER SECONDARY LEVEL: A CASE STUDY IN BOTH URBAN AND RURAL AREAS IN BANGLADESH.
Authors: Islam Musfikul
Published: April 2022

This article tries to find out the explanations behind the implementation of CLT approach in the higher secondary level and attempts to produce a real data of CLT implementation in both rural and urban areas in Bangladesh. It also looks at the factors that make this teaching approach difficult to implement. This study examined both teachers’ and students’ perceptions, opinions, and perspectives of the English language at the higher secondary level. To achieve the objectives of the study, a mixed-method approach has been undertaken to conduct the methodology of the study where a range of methods such as Questionnaire, Interview and Classroom Observation Checklist have been used. The outcomes reveal various types of obstacles which are: a huge number of students in CLT classroom, small size of classroom, insufficiency of modern materials. It also disclosed that maximum students are not able to understand the English lecture in the classroom, teachers are not trained to maintain the classroom by following CLT method and some of the trained teachers are refused to apply CLT approach as well. Based on the findings, this study tries to propose some processes for reversing the current situation that is happening at present within the educational system in Bangladesh.
THE EFFECT OF AUDIOLINGUAL-BASED VERSUS COMMUNICATIVE LANGUAGE TEACHING-ORIENTED TECHNIQUES ON INTERMEDIATE EFL LEARNERS’ LISTENING COMPREHENSION
Authors: Polrodi Sepideh , Pourhosein Gilakjani Abbas
Published: April 2022

This study was an investigation to find out the effect of audiolingual (ALM)-based versus communicative language teaching (CLT)-oriented techniques on Iranian intermediate EFL learners’ listening comprehension ability. To do this, sixty EFL learners in intermediate level from Shokouh Institute in Lahijan, Iran were selected randomly and assigned to two groups; namely the experimental group and control group; 30 participants in each group were selected based on their performance using the oxford placement test (OPT). A quasi-experimental design was used for this study. A listening audio text extracted from the book “Four Corners” was administered as pre-test and post-test. The researchers taught the students of both groups for 10 sessions. The CLT techniques were used as treatment in the experimental group while the control group received no treatment and just used ALM techniques. After 10 sessions, the listening passages extracted from the book “Four Corners” were administered as post-test in order to compare the results of the scores of two groups and decide about the effectiveness of the treatment. Finally, the data were analyzed via running an Independent Samples T-test and a series of Paired Samples T-tests. The results showed that Iranian EFL learners’ listening comprehension skill has been significantly improved as a result of using CLT techniques at the significance level of .05. It was concluded that the use of CLT techniques was highly effective in Iranian learners’ listening comprehension improvement.
INCORPORATING INCLUSIVE ASSESSMENT PRINCIPLES AND UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR LEARNING IN ASSESSING MULTICULTURAL CLASSROOM: AN AUTOETHNOGRAPHY
Authors: Kusumaningsih Sisilia Novena
Published: April 2022

Teaching a multicultural classroom has always been challenging for educators. With the rush toward global standardization, there is a concern that uniformity in education will sacrifice students’ freedom in expressing their skills and knowledge. This problem can be seen in the way students are being assessed. The rapid growth of standardized tests and the demand to meet yearly progress thresholds are tangible examples of how assessments may limit the way students demonstrate their learning attainment. This article aims at presenting several alternatives teachers could take to implement Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and inclusive assessment principles in assessing multicultural classrooms. This analytic autoethnography study yielded three themes: providing options of assessment forms, providing accommodation in conducting assessments, and using the strength-based language in assessment feedback.
ANY QUESTIONS? IDEAS FOR ENCOURAGING MORE AND BETTER STUDENT QUESTIONS
Authors: Jacobs George M. , Renandya Willy Ardian
Published: April 2022

One of the key characteristics of student-centered learning is the active involvement of students in the learning process, where they co-construct knowledge with the guidance of the teachers and their peers. The co-construction of knowledge can be greatly facilitated when students respond to teachers’ questions and when they themselves generate well-thought out questions. The purpose of this article is to discuss the role of student-generated questions in a student-centred learning environment and to offer practical strategies for language teachers to guide students in asking more and better student questions in the classroom, i.e., the kind of questions that promote deeper engagement and learning.
Detecting sensor failures based on environmental and economic parameters of boiler room operation using neural network
Authors: Filinkov Leonid Igorevich , Likhter Anatoliy Mikhailovich , Kokuev Andrey Gennadievich , Glebov Victor Valerievich , Denisov Dmitriy Vladislavovich
Published: April 2022

Operation of boiler units is often followed by the sensors failure, their readings are not true by any reason. At the Ulyanovsk TPP-1 in January 2021, an experiment was carried out to clear the main technological parameters

of the boiler unit No. 1. The statistical data obtained in the experiment formed the basis of the training sample for the neural network. To solve the problem of predicting one of the parameters, it was decided to create a single-layer neural network based on regression of many variables. The content of oxides in flue gases was taken as a predicted parameter. A neural network is a single-layer network with one output neuron and four input neurons. After fully training of the neural network, a prediction accuracy test was performed based on test data. The test prediction error was 0.0076, which indicates the high accuracy of the developed neural network. For the convenience of obtaining predictions using a neural network and outputting additional data (efficiency), a function was developed that takes the following values at the input: natural gas consumption, O2 content in flue gases, steam consumption behind the boiler and temperature of flue gases. Based on the input data, a prediction of the NOx content in the flue gas is made. This predicted parameter value is compared with the actually measured value, and based on this, it is concluded that the sensor needs to be replaced or calibrated. This function allows improving the existing decision support systems by reducing the percentage of false prompts
La acción colectiva y la participación ciudadana en la gestión del agua en la ciudad de México. El caso de los conflictos por agua en la alcaldía Gustavo A. Madero (2015-2020)
Authors:   , García Lira Arcelia Edith
Published: April 2022

El tema de esta investigación está enfocado en el análisis de los conflictos por el agua, el cual surge del contexto de escasez al que se enfrenta en general la Zona Metropolitana del Valle de México (ZMVM) y en particular la alcaldía Gustavo A. Madero, a lo que se suman aspectos relacionados a la desigualdad y segregación. El problema de investigación en el cual no hemos enfocado es que, dado que la gestión del recurso se manifiesta, entre otras cosas, a través de la política pública, esta gestión suele hacerse de forma vertical, es decir, sin tomar en cuenta las acciones que dan origen y acompañan a los conflictos por el agua. El desarrollo de una gestión más democrática del recurso pasa entonces por dilucidar cómo los conflictos en el contexto urbano, lograr alcanzar un espacio en la agenda pública. En la ciudad características de los conflictos como su distribución espacial, los actores claves involucrados, así como los orígenes y respuestas identificadas adquieren ciertas particularidades que pueden pasar desapercibidas, por ello, es importante realizar una descripción que permita integrarlas a la gestión del recurso. Aunque el tema y las problemáticas por el agua son bastante complejas.
Analysis of Key Performance Indicators in Health Building Construction in Nepal
Authors:   Visiting Assistant Professor, Construction Management, Kathmandu Engineering College, Nepal., Bhattara Subash Kumar
Published: April 2022

Key Performance Indicators (KPI) in a construction project show how successfully the project has been executed. The information from the KPI measurement guides the implementer to collect the feedback which can be fed in for the new projects to be implemented. This study aim was to assess key performance indicators for health building construction, its ranking, the most important affecting factor for each KPI, and how to improving KPIs in a health building construction in Nepal. The data were collected from project stakeholders through a questionnaire survey. The project stakeholders were the contractors and health building section personnel of DUDBC. Data were summarized, analyzed, and presented in tables using Microsoft Excel. The study found that the stakeholders working in health building construction projects thought quality factor as the most important KPI with the first rank. The cost factor and time factor are correspondingly second and third-ranked, whereas, client satisfaction is the least important KPI. The study also showed the Relative Importance Index (RII) for the various factors affecting each KPI in the health building construction. For KPI-cost most important affecting factor is price escalation. For KPI-time it is the approved project schedule. The possible ways to improve the KPIs in health building construction are listed as conducting regular management meeting, implementing the provisions of the contract agreement, establishment of the proper communication system, timely monitoring of the progress, establishment of quality assurance and control system, adaptation of the cost and schedule control system, ensure the proper health and safety provisions to the workers, an early warning system for changes, regular updates of the work plan and program, regular training on project management, proper site management, proper management of manpower involved in the construction and better inventory management of contractors.
Problems and Prospects of Construction Projects Implemented through UCs: A Case Study of Mahalaxmi Municipality
Authors:   Engineer, Mahalaxmi Municipality, Lalitpur, Nepal., Pant Ashish
Published: April 2022

The concept of working through User Committees (UCs) is gaining popularity but very few studies about problems and prospects of implemented construction projects are carried out. Thus there is need of comprehensive study of construction projects implemented through UCs. The overall objective of the research was to assess problems and prospects of construction projects implemented through UCs in Mahalaxmi Municipality. The research attempted to assess awareness level of local residents, intensity of problems and status of completed projects. To meet these objectives, primary data were collected in Mahalaxmi Municipality. Questionnaire survey and field observations were done to collect primary data. Data were then analyzed and results were discussed. The most prominent prospect was functionality of completed projects. The other prospects were sound awareness level of local residents, environment friendly construction, satisfaction of local people in terms of time, cost and quality and beneficiaries’ contribution in the projects. Political interference during UCs formation was the most intense problem. Other problem areas identified were lack of maintenance fund, adoption of safety measures and procedures in construction project, discussion with beneficiaries about problem and solution to the work, transparency, work distribution and project book keeping.
Assessment of Delay Factors and its Impacts on Selected Road Construction Supervised by Department of Road
Authors:   Master’s Scholar, Department of Construction Management, United Technical College, Bharatpur, Nepal., Dhakal Bhawani
Published: April 2022

The objective of the study was to analyze the factors causing delay, their impacts, and the perception of local stakeholder towards the delay caused by delay causing factors. Questionnaire surveys were conducted and examination of records from concerned stakeholders within the research area has been carried out. The factors affecting the project delay were ranked using ‘five-point’ scale ranged from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree) and transformed to Relative Importance Index (RII). This study was carried out on the basis of literature review and the questionnaire survey on selected road to know the opinion of different parties involved. The questionnaire contained questions on delay causing factors identified through literature review and it came to eight groups and its impacts to five groups and perceptions of local stakeholder towards the delay caused by these delay factors into three groups on three roads i.e. Bharatpur-Meghauli road, Bharatpur-Bypass road, Baseni-Padampur road in Bharatpur Metropolitan City. The top five delay factors identified through the analysis of RII were political interference by political parties, timely payment to labors, local and political pressure, financial problem of the contractor and poor communication of consultant with other working parties. External factor was found to be the ranked one delay causing factors followed by labor factor, project factor, contractor factor and consultant factor. Time overrun cost overrun, wastages and under-utilization of human resources, cost inflation for equipment and materials due to extension of time and reputation of all parties’ involved in the projects were the impacts of delays. The SPI for all three roads was found less than 1 indicating all three projects were behind the schedule (time overrun). For the perception of local stakeholder towards the delay on road construction: accident on site, price inflation in goods and services, increase in noise pollution, increased in air pollution due to dust and particulates and human health were the top most main perceptions.
Variations Order of Building Construction Project a Case from Nepal
Authors:   Master’s Scholar, Department of Construction Management, Madan Bhandari Memorial Academy Nepal, Urlabari 3, Morang, Nepal., Koirala Neetu
Published: April 2022

The main objective of this study is to identify the origin and causes of variation orders and their impacts in project cost and completion time for developing preventing measures which can be beneficial in upcoming similar projects. The study is conducted in project inside the Tribhuvan University premises, Kathmandu. The primary data were collected from the questionnaire survey and field study. A questionnaire survey was conducted with construction team who are related to the project. For the case study of the project, contract documents were obtained from the related offices which were thoroughly studied to obtain the project related findings about variation orders relating to project cost and completion time. Five ranking linkert scale have been used for ranking the perception based relative importance index of respondents about causes of variation orders. Existence of variation orders inside Tribhuvan University premises, Kathmandu has been noted from the study. 9.85%, 5.99%, 10.37%, 12.32% and 21.02% cost above the contract amount has been incurred at the completion of the projects respectively. Similarly, 26.67%, 83.33%, 12.5%, 20% and 25% time for the successive contract has been increased by the extension of the contract completion time. From the study, main causes of variation orders are known to be change of plan, change of scope, defect of bill of quantities, lack of specified and appropriate competent construction manager and impediment in prompt decision making. Similarly, causes of variation orders impacting project cost are additional work, client financial problems/ delay in payment of bill and change in design. Causes of variation orders impacting project time are change in design, delay in payment and dispute between parties to the contract. The control measures for the variation orders are appointment of project manager to supervise design, preparation of bill of quantities with good estimate and adequate financial planning. The findings of this study will be beneficial for developers, designers and contractors in building projects and also to the Governmental authorities to develop preventing measures to eliminate or reduce variation orders.
Social Acceptance Prediction Model for Generative Architectural Spaces in India
Authors:   Student, School of Planning and Architecture, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India., Mishra Aamlan Saswat
Published: April 2022

Generative Architectural design is an emerging design process that is evolving due to evolution of computational power of computers and its ability to provide multiple choices of design solutions in architecture. This process, however, has a few drawbacks, some of which are, a high number of solutions which take less time for computers to produce than for their human counterpart to interpret and choose from and the less social acceptance of generative architectural design solutions. Due to the algorithms being unaware of what humans deem as acceptable solutions, these problems persist. A way to bridge such gap is through a survey simulation model, which the computer can apply to simulate acceptance of the created solution if it were put through a survey. A mathematical model has been developed though analysis of a survey such that a computer can predict how acceptable a particular iteration of a Generative Architectural design process is if it were put through a similar survey. Scores obtained in the survey simulation can be used to predict how acceptable a particular design iteration is there by culling less acceptable solutions and reducing the number of iterations provided to humans for review after running Generative Architectural algorithms.
Generative Form-finding for Acceptable Formal and Informal Architectural Spaces
Authors:   Student, School of Planning and Architecture, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India., Mishra Aamlan Saswat
Published: April 2022

The rise in new design approaches using Generative Form Finding is taking the world by storm. The possibility to use computing power to obtain the best performing design solutions to a design problem is the future guide to designing architecture. All architectural spaces have a certain degree of satisfaction associated with them. This can be a direct link to how socially acceptable they are for a user group. This paper combines social acceptance survey equations and fuzzy addition techniques to create a logic for testing social acceptance of different design solutions obtained through a generative form-finding approach. This will help the computer to evaluate the acceptance of a design proposal before execution and shall aid the human designer to quickly identify the best design solutions as per acceptability by the society, thereby reducing the time lag between the design optimization and the final design selection process during Generative form-finding.
Analysis of Number of Bidders Relation with Engineer’s Estimate within Different Categories of Projects under Bharatpur Road Division
Authors:   Post-Doctoral Research Scholar, Srinivas University, India and Associate Professor, Madan Bhandari Memorial Academy Nepal, Urlabari-3, Morang, Nepal., Mishra Anjay Kumar
Published: April 2022

Bidding trend in different categories of work in Division Road Office, Bharatpur are different. The main purpose of the research is to analyze the existing relationship between Number of Bidders with Engineer’s Estimate within Different Categories of Projects under Bharatpur Road Division Office. Contracts were administered in Chitwan and Dhading districts.Regression equation of percentage below engineers’ estimate and number of bidders were developed. Three sets of schedule questionnaire were conducted with clients, contractors and related officers. From the analysis average award percentage of bidding amount was found to be (100-19.08%) 80.92 %. Among 151 total bidders of four fiscal year 5 bidders were found outlier (i.e. 5 bidders submitted bids above engineers’ estimate ). So by the analysis of 146 bidders, 50.68 % in respective contracts were normal bids and 49.32 % in respective contracts were low bids based on average % below engineers’ estimate. Based on the average number of bidders per project, 47.37 % bids were found competitive bids and 52.63 % were found non-competitive bids and analysing the bids with ≤5 % engineer’s estimate as collusive bids, 18.42 % of bids appeared to be collusive.
Accuracy of virtual surgical planning and custom three-dimensionally printed osteotomy and reduction guides for acute uni- and biapical correction of antebrachial deformities in dogs
Authors: De Armond Christina C. , Lewis Daniel D. , Kim Stanley E. , Biedrzycki Adam H.
Published: April 2022

OBJECTIVE

To report clinical experience using virtual surgical planning (VSP) and surgical application of 3D printed custom surgical guides to facilitate uni- and biapical correction of antebrachial deformities in dogs.

ANIMALS

11 dogs (13 antebrachial deformity corrections).

PROCEDURES

Using CT-based bone models, VSP was performed, and surgical guides were designed and 3D printed. The guides were used to execute osteotomies and align bone segments. Postoperative CTs were obtained to compare limb alignment with the VSP. Long-term assessment of lameness and cosmesis were compared with preoperative status.

RESULTS

Guides were successfully utilized and postoperative analysis was available for 10 of 13 deformities. Guides were abandoned in 2 deformities due to soft tissue tension. Evaluation of postoperative frontal, sagittal, axial, and translational limb alignment revealed that over 90% of parameters were within the acceptable range of ≤ 5° angulation and rotation or ≤ 5 mm of translation from the VSP. Lameness scores were improved in 7/8 deformities with associated preoperative lameness, and posture was improved in 10/10 deformities in which guides were deployed. Complications included reduced range of carpal motion (n = 2), implant sensitivity (n = 2), fracture (n = 1), and tendon laceration (n = 1).

CLINICAL RELEVANCE

VSP and customized surgical guide application facilitated accurate antebrachial limb deformity correction in the majority of deformities in this case series. The use of VSP and 3D printed guides would appear to be a viable and accurate approach for correction of both uni- and biapical antebrachial deformities in dogs.
The Role of Genetics in a Personalized Approach in Patients with Feeding Problems, Overweight and Obesity
Authors: Antonova O. , Spasova V.
Published: April 2022

Aim: For the last 20 years a large amount of data was gathered showing a genetic predisposition to overweight and obesity. The aim of this study was to demonstrate a personalized, genetic-based approach in normalizing the patients’ weight and eating habits.

Materials and methods: Eight patients – seven women and one man – aged 28-51 years with BMI ranging from 17,58 to 38,95 kg/m2 were examined. Two of them were underweight, two – with normal weight, two – overweight, and two – obese. Patients were genotyped for: APOA2 (rs5082), ADIPOQ, (rs17300539), FTO (rs9939609), KCTD10 (rs10850219), LIPC (rs1800588), MMAB (rs2241201), PPARG (rs1801282), ANKK1/DRD2 (rs1800497), TAS2R38 (rs1726866), LEPR (rs2025804) and SLC2A2 (rs5400). Based on the genetic results, the type of diet (balanced, Mediterranean, low-fat and low-carbohydrate) was determined; the predisposition to unhealthy eating habits was described and followed by a genetic counseling to clarify the findings as well as a dietitian consultation to formulate a personalized diet.

Results: Our results showed that the patients’ actual diet was equivocally different from the genetically determined one. Аll patients, except for one, had hereditary predispositions to a particular unhealthy eating habit.

Conclusion: The inclusion of genetic testing and personalization of the diet facilitates the long-term maintenance of optimal body weight.
The Effect of Maintenance Works to Physical and Chemical Conditions of Small Rivers in Agricultural Areas
Authors: Brysiewicz Adam , Czerniejewski Przemysław , Bonisławska Małgorzata , Dąbrowski Jarosław
Published: April 2022

Abiotic and biotic bounty of riparian waters may be affected by inadequate maintenance works. Improper planning and execution of maintenance works cause changes to hydrological and hydrochemical condition of water in small rivers, affecting biocenose of riverbeds by modifying the taxonomic composition of organisms inhabiting the regulated river section. Five (5) rivers were subject to studies - Plonia, Mysla, Tywa, Rurzyca, and Wardynka (Odra river basin), which were monitored before and after maintenance works consisting in desilting, mowing and removal of aquatic plants. This study examined hydrological (mean depth and width of small rivers, speed and flow), physical and chemical parameter of water (temperature, pH, O2, N-NO3, N-NH4, P-PO4) before and after dredging of selected rivers. Obtained results and resulting statistical analysis demonstrated increase in hydrological indices - depth, width, speed and flow. Among other physical and chemical properties that significantly increased following completion of maintenance works, were O2 and NH4. NO3 concentration and temperature dropped, but not statistically significant. Changes in hydrological and hydrochemical properties of waters caused by maintenance works may affect biodiversity of the regulated river sections, including changes in composition of ichthyofauna species.
Temporal Variation in Pollinators’ Visitation of Lantana camara in a Tropical Urban Landscape: Does Butterfly Abundance and Richness Drive the Fruit Set?
Authors: Cézar Kelve , Franklin Elizabeth , Pinto Carlos Eduardo
Published: April 2022

Pollinator richness, abundance and visitation frequency may be affected by the abundance of floral resources and abiotic factors, influencing plant reproductive success. We analysed whether the diversity, abundance and frequency of butterfly visitation on Lantana camara vary across the year in a tropical urban landscape and whether this variation in butterfly community influences plant’s reproductive success. A two-period survey, referred to here as rainier and drier seasons, was carried out in 12 spatially independent plants. Five pollination treatments were applied: single visit, hand cross-pollination, hand self-pollination, spontaneous self-pollination and open pollination (control). A total of 15,749 flowers were used for fruit production analysis. Butterfly richness, abundance and the reproductive success of L. camara increased in the drier season. Open pollination was ninefold more reproductively successful during the drier season. Fruit production of hand cross-pollinated plants was threefold higher than open-pollinated plants during the rainier season. No significant difference was found between these treatments in the drier season, attesting the highest abundance of pollination during this period. We provide evidence that changes in the pollinator community affect fruit production. The increase in pollinator diversity allows different visitors to pollinate the plant, increasing fruit set through functional complementarity. This effort establishes baseline data of plant–pollinator interactions for further long-term investigations across different weather seasons. The understanding of L. camara and butterflies’ synergism will support conservation measures of pollinator populations.
Blockchain technology applicability in New Zealand’s prefabricated construction industry
Authors: Bakhtiarizadeh Ehsan , Shahzad Wajiha Mohsin , Poshdar Mani , Rotimi James Olabode Bamidele
Published: April 2022

Different industries are modernising their systems and introducing innovations to their management practices. However, the construction industry is recognised for its lack of technological systems on which the success of this sector is deemed to be heavily dependent. Previous studies have focused on enhancing the off-site construction supply chain. However, studies on the importance and utilisation of technology in this sub-sector are scarce, predominantly where the efficiency of off-site supply chain management is stalled as a consequence of the slow implementation of technology. Thus, this article employs an exploratory approach by providing insight into the applicability of blockchain technology in New Zealand’s off-site construction and demonstrates the benefits associated with the adoption of this technology. A literature review was used to identify stakeholders’ interrelationships in different stages of prefabrication projects. Then, a pilot interview from industry experts followed by a questionnaire survey was used to determine the involvement of stakeholders in different phases and the benefits that blockchain technology can bring to this industry. The results indicate that using blockchain as a secure information management system could improve the integration of prefabrication supply systems by producing a collaborative atmosphere amongst the organisations involved.
Lattice Dynamics Calculations for Mg1-XZnxO Solid Solutions
Authors: Tipaldi C. F. , Gabrusenoks J.
Published: April 2022

In this study, Mg1-xZnxO solid solutions are studied by modelling lattice dynamics, using the methods of classical molecular dynamics. These time-efficient methods are of great interest since they allow using large crystallic structures, which reduce artificial defect periodicity. The main program used is General Utility Lattice Program (GULP). The Buckingham potential is used for modelling interatomic forces. The parameters for this potential are found for different effective ionic charges by using lattice parameters and vibrational frequencies obtained from ab initio calculations performed in the program CRYSTAL14. With these potentials, the dispersion relations and densities of states have been calculated for MgO, ZnO and Mg1-xZnxO. Calculations have been made for different Mg and Zn contents in the wurtzite and cubic phase solid solutions, respectively, using the supercell method and a large number of Brillouin zone sampling points.

New interatomic potentials for interactions Mg-O, O-O, Zn-O have been obtained. These potential parameters have been verified and the phonon dispersion curves and DOS for MgO and ZnO utilising these potential parameters have been compared to other studies, both experimental and theoretical. By adding more Zn in the cubic phase (c-MgO) solution, no local vibrational modes are observed; however, there is a clear spectral widening and a noticeable change in the low frequency region (100–300 cm−1) of the DOS. Adding more Mg in wurtzite phase (w-ZnO) solution, on the other hand, results in local vibrational modes in the mid (350 cm−1) and high frequency (650 cm−1) regions.
Eddy Current Microsensor and RBF Neural Networks for Detection and Characterization of Small Surface Defects
Authors: Aber Chifaa , Hamid Azzedine , Elchikh Mokhtar , Lebey Tierry
Published: April 2022

The growing complexity of industrial processes and manufactured parts, the growing need for safety in service and the desire to optimize the life of parts, require the implementation of increasingly complex quality assessments. Among the various anomalies to consider, sub-millimeter surface defects must be the subject of particular care. These defects are extremely dangerous as they are often the starting point for larger defects such as fatigue cracks, which can lead to the destruction of the parts.

Penetrant testing is now widely used for this type of defect, due to its good performance. Nevertheless, it should be abandoned eventually due to environmental standards. Among the possible alternatives, the use of eddy currents (EC) for conductive materials is a reliable, fast, and inexpensive alternative.

The study concerns the design and modeling of eddy current probe structures comprising micro-sensors for non-destructive testing. The moving band finite element method is implemented for this purpose to take into account the movement of the sensor, experimental validations were conducted on a nickel-based alloy specimen. The real and imaginary parts of the impedance at every position of the sensor computed by experiments and simulations were in good agreement. The crack detection quality was quantified and the geometric characteristics of the defects were estimated using RBF NN (Radial Basis Function Neural Networks) that were designed and implemented on the acquired signals.
Antologi Puisi Peluklah Aku Karya Frans Nadjira: Kajian Ekologi Sastra
Authors: Sinaga Monita Br , Mas Triadyani I Gusti Ayu Agung , Sudewa I Ketut
Published: April 2022

This research uses the object of the poetry anthology Peluklah Aku which is studied from the point of view of literary ecology. The anthology of the poem Peluklah Aku is chosen as the object of research because in this book many symbols of nature are related to the study that the researcher is doing. The analysis in this study includes an analysis of the physical structure of poetry, an analysis of the inner structure of poetry, and the representation of nature contained in the anthology of the poem Peluklah Aku. The theory used is the literary ecology theory of Suwardi Endraswara and the structural theory of Herman Waluyo's poetry. The method used in collecting data is a literature study method with reading, listening, and note-taking techniques. The process of data analysis used the descriptive-analytical method with reading, listening, note-taking, and interpretation techniques. Presentation of data analysis using analytical descriptive techniques using a variety of scientific language, data analysis presentation techniques using a predetermined thesis writing format. Based on the analysis, the following findings were obtained. First, the poems that have been analyzed consist of different themes including the themes of social criticism, social protest, struggle, love, hope, messages, advice, death, and nostalgia. Second, the natural symbols used by the poet in his poems are not to give messages to protect the environment or related to the environment. Natural signs used by the poet in his poems are natural features that have similar characteristics to the situation or the message the poet wants to convey to the reader. This is done by the poet to disguise the true purpose and purpose of a poem being created.
Children’s Language Learning Vocabulary Through Mobile Applications: Duolingo
Authors: Sri Devi Gusti Ayu Komang Friska
Published: April 2022

This research article aims to investigate how the influence of Duolingo can help improve children’s vocabulary. The data were obtained from the 10 children of 7th graders as the sample that was collected in 1 main place that was the researcher’s house to make it easier to collect and observe the data. This study used the theory of language learning proposed by Halliday (1978). This study used a pre-experimental research design with a pre-test and post-test. The 10 children as the sample were practicing using Duolingo apps for 10 days, during which they had to answer 1 lesson consisting of 10 to 15 exercises every day. The collected data in this study were quantitatively analyzed by observing the children that consisted of some procedures. This study used two research instruments, namely, tests and questionnaires to answer the research questions. How can Duolingo help children improve their vocabulary? Furthermore, to present the data, this study used the tables and charts which were elaborated with symbols and numbers, to ensure validity and reliability, and described the ethical consideration in terms of the involvement of the respondents. The result of this study showed that by using Duolingo as a learning medium, children can master most of the vocabulary from all the given exercises. The scores they obtained for the post-test were much higher than the scores for the pre-test.
Stylistic Features: Conversational Implicature of the Poem “Jabberwocky” by Lewis Carroll
Authors: Rahayu Ni Kadek Dwi
Published: April 2022

The present study aimed to analyze the stylistic features especially conversational implicature of the poem “Jabberwocky” written by Lewis Carroll. Implicature theory was the cooperative principle by Paul Grice to use to analyze. Two reasons support to uses of this theory. The method was used Documentation method with note-taking and highlighting technique. First, The poem was taken from the novel entitled Through the Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There. Second, the implied conversation between the characters was found in this poem. This study analyses the violating maxims only. The results were all maxims are violated. Then, Maxim of Quality was mostly violated in this poem.
A Point-of-Care Ultrasound Rotation for Medical Education Fellows in Emergency Medicine
Authors: O'Connell DO Alanna , Alverez Al'ai , Tomaselli MD Peter , Au MD Arthur , Papanagnou MD Dimitrios , Lewiss MD Resa E
Published: April 2022

A Medical Education (MedEd) fellowship provides emergency medicine (EM) residency graduates the structured and rigorous training to develop skills as educators. Although not accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), MedEd fellowships have established minimum curriculum standards [1]. Our institution’s MedEd fellowship curriculum incorporates an innovative opportunity for fellows: two 3-week rotations in Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS). Here we describe the rationale for using this POCUS rotation to reinforce key MedEd concepts that benefit the MedEd fellows, the POCUS trainees, and the Ultrasound section. Ultimately, we believe this addition in training helps further develop MedEd fellows’ teaching skills, with specific attention to kinesthetic and visual-spatial content.
Consensus Terminology for Point of Care Ultrasound Studies with Incomplete Documentation and Workflow Elements
Authors: Nomura Jason , Flannigan Matthew , Liu Rachel , Theodoro Daniel
Published: April 2022

Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) use by emergency physicians has grown in both breadth and depth of clinical use [1-3]. POCUS workflow is different from a traditional imaging-based specialist workflow because a single clinician orders, obtains images, interprets, and reports the exam results. Traditionally, multiple individuals participate in the workflow: the clinician places the order; an ultrasound technologist reconciles order and identifiers and acquires images; lastly an imaging specialist interprets the exam and creates a report.  hese contrasting approaches has led to unique challenges in streamlining POCUS workflows and identifying disruptions, errors and potential corrections given the differences from radiology focused workflow and resources.
GUGATAN PERBUATAN MELAWAN HUKUM PENGADILAN HUBUNGAN INDUSTRIAL BENGKULU (PUTUSAN NOMOR 6/PDT.SUS-PHI.2020/PN BGL)
Authors: Wibowo Hartanto , Yurikosari Andari
Published: April 2022

Kewenangan Pengadilan Hubungan Industrial yaitu memeriksa, mengadili dan memberi putusan terhadap perselisihan hubungan industrial sebagaimana diatur dalam Pasal 56 Undang-Undang Nomor 2 Tahun 2004 tentang Penyelesaian Perselisihan Hubungan Industrial, limitasi kewenangan tersebut bahwa Pengadilan Hubungan Industrial tidak berwenang untuk memeriksa dan memutus perkara lain tetapi Surat Edaran Mahkamah Agung Nomor 3 Tahun 2018 sedikit menambahkan mengenai petunjuk yang berlaku di lingkungan Mahkamah Agung dan dibawahnya yaitu Pengadilan Hubungan Industrial dapat memeriksa dan memutus gugatan Perbuatan Melawan Hukum. Pokok permasalahannya ialah: 1. Bagaimana dalili gugatan perbuatan melawan hukum berdasarkan amar pertimbangan hakim dalam memutus perselisihan hak antara Ufa Fachrulrozy melawan PT Julang Oca Permana berdasarkan peraturan perundangang-undangan. 2. Bagaimana akibat hukum terhadap amar pertimbangan hakim yang menolak dalil gugatan perbuatan melawan hukum sebagai kewenangan dalam pengadilan hubungan industrial?. Untuk menjawab permasalahan tersebut penulisan ini menggunakan penelitian hukum normatif sinkronisasi dengan menggunakan data dan sumber data data sekunder dan data primer, dianalisis secara kualitatif, dan disimpulkan secara logika deduktif. Kesimpulannya 1. Hasil penelitian menunjukan majelis hakim dalam Putusan Nomor : 6/Pdt.sus-PHI/2020/PN Bgl lebih cenderung menggunakan Undang-Undang dari pada Surat Edaran Mahkamah Agung. 2. Akibat hukumnya pihak penggugat dirugikan dan penggugat dapat mengajukan upaya hukum berupa kasasi.
Biofilm Formation in Bovine Pericardium Biomaterial by Multi-Drug Resistant Staphylococcus haemolyticus Nosocomial Blood Isolates
Authors: Sued-Karam Bruna Ribeiro , Marcele Afonso Pereira-Ribeiro Paula , Silva Vasconcelos Renata da , CabralOliveira Guilherme Goulart , Ribero Felipe Caldas , Botelho Olivella Julianna Giordano , Nogueira Barbara Araújo , Longo Fracalanzza Sérgio Eduardo , Santos Louisy Sanches dos , LopesTorres Eduardo José , Mattos-Guaraldi Ana Luíza
Published: April 2022

Bovine pericardium a cellular material (BPAM), composed of decellularized collagen fibers, has been used in varied surgical procedures. Biomaterial-associated infections by human pathogens, during clinical procedures, are of significant medical concern. Biofilm formation by human pathogens has been increasingly described as a multifactorial and multistep process associated with infection of implanted medical devices. This study aimed to investigate the ability of biofilm formation on bovine pericardium patches (BPP), and the influence of virulence features of multi-drug resistance– MDR Staphylococcus haemolyticus blood isolates from neonate and adult hospitalized patients. The influence of phenotypic and genotypic virulence features in the ability of biofilm formation on BPP and abiotic surfaces were analyzed. Collagen-binding properties and ability of biofilm formation favored colonization, viability, and persistence in BPAM by S. haemolyticus strains. A higher adhesive activity, autoaggregation microcolonies, and ability of biofilm formation on BPP, independent of slime production were expressed by the invasive strain from neonate patients. The genes atl and fbp were detected for both S. haemolyticus strains with adhesive properties to collagen type I fibers and biofilm formation on BPAM. BPAM-biofilm producer S. haemolyticus strains also expressed the ability of biofilm production in the presence of Oxacillin, Vancomycin, and Linezolid antimicrobial agents, as shown on glass and polystyrene surfaces. Data indicate the involvement of multiple selective activities of virulence mechanism of varied nosocomial pathogens in contamination, persistence, and dissemination from biomaterials, through the bloodstream and tissues during human infections, such as MDR S. haemolyticus strains. Significance and Impact of Study: This work emphasized the possibility of contamination of BPP by human pathogens and the persistent infection following surgery of patients involving exposure to antimicrobial agents, including the ability of biofilm formation by S. haemolyticus on surfaces abiotic and biotic (BPAM).