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VOZES NA ESCURIDÃO E IMAGENS ESPECTRAIS NAS ARTES: INDETERMINAÇÕES E RESISTÊNCIA
Authors: Marin Andreia A.
Published: May 2024

A noite impacta o ser humano acostumado à luz do dia, tanto por sua percepção restrita, quanto pela construção imagética que fez da escuridão o reduto de todos os seres e fenômenos colocados no alvo da exclusão. Na presente escrita, abrem-se brechas para as vozes resistentes que se insinuam na escuridão e para os espectros que se materializam nas artes, como forma de legitimar as linguagens permissivas à indeterminação e liberar a percepção do enclausuramento do domínio das luzes.
A ESPACIALIDADE EM LA VÉRITÉ SUR L'AFFAIRE HARRY QUEBERT: UMA ANÁLISE DOS MICROESPAÇOS
Authors: Ribeiro Rosária Cristina Costa , Santana Roberta Guimarães
Published: May 2024

Neste artigo propõe-se a análise da espacialidade no romance La vérité sur l'affaire Harry Quebert de Joël Dicker. O interesse por essa categoria da narrativa surgiu a partir do questionamento sobre a identidade dos espaços em torno do autor junto ao seu distanciamento geográfico e linguístico da Suíça - sua terra natal - e sua escolha por um espaço tão distante. Esse ponto de partida nos conduz para um olhar mais detalhado sobre os microespaços (BORGES FILHO, 2007) e suas respectivas funções dentro da narrativa. O estudo do espaço na literatura conta com vertentes diversas e aqui optamos pela topoanálise, lançando uma visão psicológica nos espaços representados para enxergar os ambientes que são pontos de construção dos personagens e de suas identidades nas inúmeras curvas da história, além de serem o palco para que o leitor participe do mistério investigativo criado por Joël Dicker.
NAVEGANDO EM ÁGUAS CAMBIANTES COM GÉRICAULT, LAMARTINE E DELACROIX
Authors: Machado Nara Helena N. , Ponge Robert
Published: May 2024

Em consonância com o tema deste número da revista Topus – a presença das águas na Literatura e outras artes – e em uma aproximação ao mesmo, nosso objetivo é pesquisar algumas buscas românticas nas quais a presença aquática se expressa, nela sinalizando certas implicações, nem sempre uníssonas ou transparentes. Especificamente, abordamos três expressões artísticas do romantismo francês: A jangada da Medusa, pintura de Théodore Géricault (1791-1824); "O lago", poema de Alphonse de Lamartine (1790-1869); A barca de Dante e Virgílio no inferno, tela de Eugène Delacroix (1798-1863). Como procedemos? Após uma breve contextualização, efetuamos uma análise das três obras, destacando o papel e os possíveis significados (explícitos ou não) do comparecimento da água nas mesmas. A seguir, procedemos a uma comparação entre elas, sempre tendo como eixo a dimensão aquática. Finalmente, apontamos para a abrangência da dimensão aquática no romantismo.
DESAFIOS DA ACESSIBILIDADE À FORMAÇÃO EM SAÚDE POR PESSOA COM DEFICIÊNCIA: RELATO DE EXPERIÊNCIA
Authors: Sena Milene Ribeiro Duarte , Silva Jofre Jacob da , Galvão Edna Ferreira Coelho
Published: May 2024

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DESCOBERTAS: UM RELATO DE EXPERIÊNCIA
Authors: Miranda Max José de Aviz , Coelho Higson Redrigues
Published: May 2024

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Association of manganese superoxide dismutase Ala16Val gene polymorphism with diabetic retinopathy risk in type 2 diabetes: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Nugrahani Annisa Salsabilla Dwi , Prabowo Gwenny Ichsan , Pranoto Agung , Wungu Citrawati Dyah Kencono , Wiratama Bayu Satria
Published: May 2024

Background: Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is renowned as a prominent cause of visual impairment worldwide. The association between manganese superoxide dismutase (MnSOD) gene, Ala16Val (rs4880), and DR susceptibility in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) remains contentious.

Objective: This meta-analysis aims to evaluate risk of DR in T2DM patients with MnSOD Ala16Val polymorphism.

Methods: A literature search was conducted using MEDLINE, Scopus, Web of Science, ScienceDirect, EMBASE, and grey literature to identify potential studies assessing the link between MnSOD polymorphism and DR risk among T2DM patients. The data was further analyzed in fixed/random effect models using RevMan 5.3 under five genetic models.

Results: Six studies comprising 2,132 subjects from four distinct ethnicities were included. The present study revealed that MnSOD gene polymorphism was associated with a significantly increasing DR risk in T2DM patients under the co-dominant model (VV vs. AA) (OR 1.87 [1.42, 2.46], p<0.0001) and dominant model (VV+AV vs. AA) (OR 1.85 [1.02, 3.33], p=0.0400).

Conclusions: T2DM individuals with rs4880 VV alleles are more susceptible to DR development, making them as a potential marker for heightened DR susceptibility in T2DM patients, laying the foundation for a gene panel to assess their susceptibility to develop DR.
Mathematics education: What was it, what is it, and what will it be?
Authors: Cotič Mara , Doz Daniel , Jenko Matija , Žakelj Amalija
Published: May 2024

The evolution of mathematics coincided with advancements in its teaching. The 19th and 20th centuries marked a pedagogical revolution in mathematics education. This paper argues that Bruner’s (1966) model, Gagné’s (1985) taxonomy, innovative teaching methods emphasizing research and problem-solving, and the inclusion of data analysis topics have shaped modern mathematics education. Additionally, the paper explores transformative trends, emphasizing mathematics literacy and the integration of virtual reality (VR) and artificial intelligence (AI) in education. This evolution emphasizes practical, contextually relevant approaches. VR enhances engagement and comprehension of abstract concepts, while AI offers personalized learning experiences, fostering deeper understanding and skill development.
The views of preschool educators on the development of environmental awareness through distance education
Authors: Gavrilas Leonidas , Papanikolaou Marianna-Sotiria , Kotsis Konstantinos T.
Published: May 2024

This study explores the efficacy of distance education in fostering environmental awareness among preschool-aged students through the implementation of an educational game. The research investigates preschool educators’ perceptions and attitudes towards distance education, the potential for developing environmental consciousness through this medium, and the impact of a specifically designed teaching tool on students’ environmental awareness. Employing semi-structured interviews with nine Greek kindergarten teachers, the study examines the educators’ experiences following the implementation of the educational game via video-conferencing over a three-week period. Results indicate a generally positive reception among educators toward distance learning, noting its potential for cultivating environmental awareness from a young age. Despite challenges such as parental connectivity issues and internet disruptions, both educators and students adapted seamlessly to the remote learning environment. Educators observed active student engagement and heightened environmental awareness post-game implementation, suggesting the effectiveness of distance education coupled with interactive educational tools in facilitating environmental education.
The Identity Construction in Arab-Islamic Education Systems Into the Experiences of People from Morocco and Syria Living in Europe
Authors: Mazzei Sara
Published: May 2024

Abstract: In the last decade, Europe has welcomed numerous migrants and refugees from Arab countries. The presence of these migrants and refugees in schools has posed the challenge of unfamiliar realities for teaching staff. The issue has been addressed from the perspectives of sociology to psychology, providing insights into the nature of intercultural education. Few studies have delved into pupils' cultural backgrounds, and the history of one's country of origin is seldom regarded as a decisive factor in the formation of identity. The Arabic-speaking Moroccan and Syrian communities are the most significant and have interesting histories and education systems. Using Nussbaum's (2010) multifactorial analysis, this research aims to better understand the educational background of Arabicspeaking pupils, focusing on humanities and religious education of those from Morocco and Syria. The methodology embodies qualitative empirical research conducted in Europe that addressed the main factor identified by Nussbaum (2010). The results show the education experience of Syrian and Moroccan pupils was affected by their home country education policies, especially where minority and relationship issues with Europe, the West and Israel were concerned.
Mosquito Species Diversity and Abundance Patterns in Plots with Contrasting Land Use and Land Cover in Bloomington, Indiana
Authors: Khan Sajjad , Simons Aidan , Campbell Lauren M. , Claar Natalie A. , Abel Madison G. , Chaves Luis F.
Published: May 2024

Land use and land cover (LULC) gradients are associated with differences in mosquito species composition and the entomological risk of mosquito-borne disease. Here, we present results from a season-long study of mosquito species richness and abundance with samples collected at 9 locations from 2 plots with contrasting LULC, an urban farm and a forest preserve, in Bloomington, IN, a city in the midwestern USA. With a total sampling effort of 234 trap-nights, we collected 703 mosquitoes from 9 genera and 21 species. On the farm, we collected 15 species (285 mosquitoes). In the preserve, we collected 19 species (418 mosquitoes). Thirteen species were common in both study plots, 2 were exclusive to the farm, and 6 were exclusive to the forest preserve. In both plots, we collected Aedes albopictus and Ae. japonicus. In the farm, the most common mosquito species were Culex restuans/Cx. pipiens and Coquillettidia perturbans. In the preserve, Ae. japonicus and Ae. triseriatus were the 2 most common mosquito species. Time series analysis suggests that weather factors differentially affected mosquito species richness and mosquito abundance in the plots. Temperature, relative humidity (RH), and precipitation were positively associated with richness and abundance at the farm, while increases in the SD of RH decreased both richness and abundance at the preserve. Our results highlight the importance that LULC has for mosquito species diversity and abundance and confirm the presence of Ae. albopictus and Ae. japonicus in southwestern Indiana.
Unheard voices: A qualitative study on the lived experiences of street vagrants in Cabanatuan city
Authors: Erlinda C. Mones  , Leanne Caryl L. Abenoja  , Sarah Nicole C. Cruz  , Danica R. Gabutin
Published: May 2024

This study explores the lived experiences of street vagrants in Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija, aiming to foster empathy and a deeper comprehension of their lives. It investigates the underlying causes of their perceived deviation from societal norms and evaluates the impact of their living conditions. Employing a qualitative research design, purposive sampling was utilized to conduct semi-structured interviews with city street vagrants across four selected barangays. The participants disclosed various factors contributing to their vagrancy: economic instability, displacement, and familial discord. Homelessness exposed them to insecurity in shelter, harsh weather conditions, and social ostracization, compounding their challenges. Immediate attention is warranted for food security, necessitating assistance programs and systemic interventions. Notwithstanding the difficulties encountered, participants displayed resilience, drawing strength from spirituality and a sense of familial duty, enabling them to surmount obstacles. The analysis revealed a spectrum of perspectives, some aspiring for education while others grappled with hopelessness amidst uncertainty. This study acknowledges the impact of homelessness on individuals' perceptions of their future beyond tangible adversities. It provides an understanding of the difficult struggles experienced by people living on the streets and emphasizes the necessity for comprehensive support structures and systemic interventions, aiming to forge enduring solutions and alleviate the hardships faced by this vulnerable demographic.
The Influence of Learning Interest on Understanding of Mathematical Concepts in Class XI PH 1 Students at SMKN 6
Authors: Ginne Yusri , Kariman Delsi , Yusri Radhya
Published: May 2024

This study aims to determine the effect of learning interest on understanding of mathematical concepts in class XI PH 1 students at SMKN 6 Padang.  Research subjects were selected using purposive sampling with a total of 26 students.  The approach used in this research is quantitative and analyzed by simple linear regression using the R program. The technique of collecting data by providing non-test instruments in the form of questionnaires on students' learning interests and test instruments about number patterns to measure understanding of mathematical concepts.  Hypothesis testing is done by simple regression, by first looking at the pattern of relationships between variables and determining the correlation coefficient.  The result showed that there is no significant effect of learning interest on understanding mathematical concepts with regression equation Y=35.3555+0.3379X.  So, it can be concluded that learning interest has no significant effect on students' ability to understand mathematical concepts.
PROFIL ASAM AMINO DAN KANDUNGAN MINERAL IKAN TERI (Stolephorus commersonii) SEGAR DAN KERING DARI DESA SIAHONI KABUPATEN BURU
Authors: Tohata Viona Desyca , Sormin R. B. D. , Savitri I. K. E.
Published: May 2024

Anchovy (Stolephorus commersonii) is a fish that is mostly produced in Siahoni Village, both in the form of fresh and dried anchovies which are traditionally dried by direct sun drying. This traditional drying method is unhygienic and easily contaminated, so people have to develop appropriate technology, namely closed sun drying method. The purpose of this study is to examine the amino acid profile and mineral content (Ca, P, Fe, and I) of fresh and dried anchovy (Stolephorus commersonii) from Siahoni Village, Buru Regency. The method used in this study is experimental method and laboratory analysis which includes proximate analysis, amino acid analysis, and mineral analysis (Ca, P, Fe, and I). The Predicted Protein Efficiency Ratio (P-PER) was used for protein quality analysis. The results of this study indicate that based on the proximate value, there is an increase in the protein content of dried anchovy, where the protein content of dried anchovy which is dried in closed sun drying is higher than the protein content of dried anchovy which is traditionally dried. The highest essential amino acid content in fresh anchovy and traditional dried anchovy is lysine, and in sun dried anchovy is arginine. While the highest non-essential amino acid content in fresh anchovies, traditional dried anchovies and solar drying is glutamic acid. The estimated value of the protein efficiency ratio (P-PER) indicates that the protein quality of fresh anchovy is relatively poor, while traditional dried anchovy and solar drying have good protein quality. Fresh anchovies and dried anchovies also contain high and good minerals calcium (Ca), phosphorus (P), iron (Fe), and iodine (I).
PENERAPAN FRAMEWORK COBIT 5 UNTUK MENGIDENTIFIKASI KEAMANAN TATA KELOLA WEBSITE UNIVERSITAS MUHAMMADIYAH SURAKARTA
Authors: Akbar Ilhaam Syafruddin
Published: May 2024

Pengelolaan keamanan website merupakan aspek penting dalam menghadapi tantangan keamanan siber yang terus berkembang. Dalam rangka meningkatkan kematangan tata kelola keamanan website, Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta memilih untuk menerapkan Framework COBIT 5.Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi kematangan tata kelola keamanan website universitas dengan menggunakan panduan dan prinsip COBIT 5. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah studi kasus dengan melakukan audit tata kelola keamanan website universitas.bahwa penerapan Framework COBIT 5 memberikan panduan yang jelas dan komprehensif dalam mengidentifikasi kematangan tata kelola keamanan website. Hal ini meliputi peningkatan kebijakan keamanan, pelatihan dan kesadaran pengguna, implementasi kontrol keamanan yang sesuai, serta peningkatan pemantauan dan pelaporan keamanan.kontribusi yang signifikan dalam memperkuat tata kelola keamanan website universitas dan memberikan landasan bagi pengambilan keputusan yang lebih baik dalam menghadapi ancaman keamanan siber yang semakin kompleks. Dengan penerapan Framework COBIT 5, Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta dapat meningkatkan perlindungan data, meminimalkan risiko keamanan, dan memastikan keberlangsungan operasional website mereka
AUDIT SISTEM INFORMASI WEBSITE UNIVERSITAS MUHAMMADIYAH PURWOREJO MENGGUNAKAN COBIT 5 MEA
Authors: Iqbal Muhammad
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi portal web Universitas Muhammadiyah Purworejo menggunakan metode Cobit 5. Metodologi Sistem Cobit 5 mengevaluasi portal elektronik dari perspektif efisiensi sistem, pertama kali diusulkan oleh Kendall. Pendekatan ini bertujuan untuk menangkap persepsi sistemik dari enam perspektif, yaitu kepemilikan, bentuk, tempat, waktu, realisasi dan tujuan, serta skala dengan menggunakan perangkat lunak Likert dan SPSS. Penelitian ini menggunakan instrumen penelitian yang disebut skala Likert berupa kuesioner. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan seberapa baik kualitas portal web Universitas Muhammadiyah Purworejo dan elemen sistem utilitas mana yang paling berkontribusi dalam peningkatan kualitas sistem, serta apa rekomendasi untuk peningkatan kualitas Proposal apa yang dapat dikirim ke manajer sistem informasi untuk mengembangkan sistem informasi yang lebih berkualitas.
HUBUBAT ÜRETİMİ VE İHRACATI AÇISINDAN LİSANSLI DEPOCULUK: ORTA ANADOLU ÖRNEĞİ
Authors: Çolak Mihriban , Telli Üçler Yasemin
Published: May 2024

Dünya nüfusunun hızlı bir şekilde artması yaşam koşullarını giderek zorlaştırmaktadır. Bu nedenle insanların temel ihtiyaçlarını iyi belirlemeleri ve ülke kaynaklarını en etkin şekilde kullanmaları gerekmektedir. Hububat üretimi bu süreçte etkin bir rol oynamaktadır. Hububat üretimi yapan çiftçiler ürünlerinin bir kısmını pazarlarken; bir kısmını da belirli aşamalardan geçirerek işlemektedirler. Hububat ürünlerinde hasat zamanından sonra arz yığılması meydana geldiği için depolanması gereken birçok ürün ortaya çıkmaktadır. Bu anlamda lisanslı depoculuk sistemi, tarımsal ürünlere dayalı yapılan ticareti geliştiren, pazar alanını olabildiğince yaygınlaştıran ürün piyasalarının oluşmasına ve bu piyasalarda fiyat istikrarının sağlanmasına katkıda bulunan, sanayicinin üretim için gereksinim duyduğu hammaddeye ulaşımı kolaylaştıran ihracatı arttıran önemli bir kurumsal altyapıdır. Bu çalışmada Türkiye’de hububat üretiminin en yaygın olduğu Orta Anadolu bölgesi özelinde lisanslı depoculuk sisteminin ne ölçüde faydalı olduğu belirlenerek; lisanslı depo sahipleri ile çiftçilerin lisanslı depoculuk sistemine bakış açıları ve eğilimlerinin hangi yönde olduğunun tespiti amaçlanmıştır. Orta Anadolu’da faaliyette olan 110 lisanslı depo temsilcisinden alınan veriler SPSS tekniği kullanılarak analiz edilmiştir. Buna göre lisanslı depoların üreticiler ve lisanslı depo sahipleri için yüksek oranda fayda sağladığı görülmüştür. Kalite kayıplarının önlenmesi ve güvenli depolama için lisanslı depolamanın önemli olduğu sonucu ortaya çıkmıştır.
Investigation of Pre-school and Classroom Teachers' Views on the Concept of Metaverse in Terms of Various Variables
Authors: Yılmaz Demirel Özlem , Köroğlu Alper Yusuf
Published: May 2024

Human beings witness many changes and developments throughout their lives. Considering today's conditions, these changes occur rapidly, especially in technology. This rapid change and transformation of technology affects almost every field, from education to health. Individuals serving in these sectors also have to adapt to these changes. However, adaptation may take place slower than changes. For this to happen, providing the necessary infrastructure conditions and informing the relevant individuals is important. This study aims to reveal the views of pre-school and primary school teachers on the concept of metaverse. In this context, interviews were conducted with 125 pre-school and classroom teachers. As a result of the findings obtained from the study, it was concluded that there were significant differences in the views on the metaverse concept in favor of women, pre-school teachers, and teachers with 10 years or less of professional seniority. As a result, awareness can be raised with support practices and in-service training specific to pre-school and classroom teachers for metaverse practices; it can be ensured to take a more active role in educational practices.
Eski Mısır’da Gösteriş Yazıtlarının Kullanımı ve Yönetim Anlayışındaki Yeri
Authors: Yıldırım Ercüment
Published: May 2024

Nil Nehri’nin sağladığı verimli alanlarda gerçekleştirilen tarımsal üretime dayalı yaşam biçimini katı bir monarşik yapı ile yüzyıllar boyu sürdürmeyi başaran Eski Mısır kralları, yönettikleri halkı emri altında tutabilmek için yeni yöntemler geliştirmiştir. Yöneten ile yönetilen ayrımının keskin bir biçimde oluşturulduğu Eski Mısır’da yönetici sınıf, kraliyet ideolojisini sürdürmek için yazıyı etkili biçimde kullanmıştır. Eski Mısır’da tanrısal bir figür, askeri bir kahraman ve siyasi bir önder olan kralın başarılarının halka duyurulması ve böylece ahalinin itaatinin sağlanması için yazıtlar kullanılmıştır. Çok büyük boyutta, olay örgüsünün resimlerle somutlaştırıldığı ve edebi bir metinle süslenmiş olan bu yazıtlara “Gösteriş Yazıtları” ismi verilmiştir. Gösteriş yazıtlarının hepsi kraliyet metni niteliğinde olsa dahi askeri, dini ve sosyal konuları kapsayan içeriğine göre ayrımlar yapılmıştır. Tapınak ve saray duvarlarına, dikili taşlara ve taş levhalara kazınarak halkın görmesi sağlanan gösteriş yazıtları, yönetilenlerin kralları ile gurur duymasını ve böylece daha güçlü şekilde itaat etmesini sağlamayı öncelikli amaç edinmiştir. Bu çalışmada Mısır’ın Eski Krallık döneminde ortaya çıkan ve sonraki dönemlerde yaygınlık ve özgün bir üslup kazanan gösteriş yazıtlarının yönetim aracı olarak nasıl kullanılmış olduğu açıklanmaya çalışılmıştır.
Phytotherapy in the management of women of reproductive age with dyshormonal gynecological pathology and mastalgia
Authors: Pyrohova V.I. , Shurpyak S.O. , Prokopchuk Yu.S.
Published: May 2024

Almost 70% of women suffer from breast pain during their life. Mastalgia reduces the quality of life of women, increases their fear of breast cancer and causes deterioration of the psycho-emotional state of women. Different forms of mastalgia require different medical tactics. To date, there are no generally accepted schemes for the treatment of cyclic mastalgia both in benign dysplasia of the mammary glands and in combined dyshormonal gynecological diseases.The objective: to study the effect of combined herbal remedies on the severity of cyclic mastalgia (primary outcome), menstrual function and side effects (secondary outcomes) in women of reproductive age with dyshormonal combined gynecological pathology.Materials and methods. 72 women from 25 to 39 years old with mastalgia participated in the study, they were divided into groups depending on the prescribed therapy and combined dyshormonal pathology (benign mammary dysplasia (BMD), genital endometriosis). The examination included an anthropometric study, ultrasonographic examination of the pelvic organs, mammary glands, determination of the levels of LH, FSH, TSH, prolactin and ovarian steroid hormones.Results. In 95.8% of the women of the studied cohort, the prolactin level ranged from 28.3 ng/ml to 37.6 ng/ml (on average – 33.7±5.4 ng/ml). Hormonal imbalance in patients with both combined dyshormonal pathology and monotopic cyclic mastalgia was characterized by the absence of pronounced hyperestrogenia in the I phase of the menstrual cycle (MC), relative hyperestrogenia in the II phase of the MC with an increase in the E2/P ratio from 5.1±0.2 to 13.4±0.3 compared to healthy women. 26.4% of patients came to the examination when the pain according to VAS was an average of 6.2±1.5 points, 73.6% of women suffered from mastalgia from 1 to 5 years and sought medical help due to the intensity of the pain syndrome according to VAS 9.2±0.7 points.Conclusions. The results of research proved the effectiveness and safety of the use of combined herbal preparations for the treatment of mastalgia. The use of the first combined herbal preparation was effective in 95% in eliminating and reducing the severity of cyclic mastalgia (primary result), the second herbal preparation – in 100% of cases in women of reproductive age with dyshormonal pathology of reproductive organs and BMD.The high efficiency of the use of the second phytocomplex for the treatment of mastalgia in patients with BMD and genital endometriosis without the additional use of hormonal drugs can be explained by the effect of the drug on the normalization of the prolactin level and the E2/P ratio.
The main features of English academic and professional medical discourses
Authors: Al-Lami Hussein Mohammed Breesam
Published: May 2024

The research objective is to view various ways of complexity reduction of English medical texts on example of Academic Medical Discourse and Professional Medical Discourse. The scientific novelty lies in conducting for the first time the study aimed at investigating the quantitative and qualitative characteristics of academic articles and their professional media reviews in order to estimate the features that contribute to better comprehension of medical texts. The research results show that from the point of quantitative analysis, Professional Medical Discourse demonstrates higher level of simplicity in comparison to Academic Medical Discourse. It can be viewed in reduction of a number of unique and difficult words, overall decrease of word length and growth of syntactic simplicity. Qualitative study reveals that both types of medical discourse have a practically identical index of deep cohesion with the domination of additive conjunctions. Lexical diversity is also presented on the same level, however, in the case of Academic Medical Discourse, it is achieved by the usage of various medical terms and notions that leads to the deterioration of text understanding by a non-professional audience, while in Professional Medical Discourse, more lexical units of common language are applied. At the same time, referential cohesion, word concreteness and level of narrativity dominate in Professional Medical Discourse, which contributes to a general simplification of the presented information.
PUSH AND PULL FACTORS AFFECTING DOMESTIC TOURISM IN THE ERONGO REGION, NAMIBIA
Authors:   Tshwane University of Technology, Department of Tourism Management, Pretoria, South Africa, NGONDO Ebson , HERMANN Uwe P. ,   Tshwane University of Technology, Department of Tourism Management, Pretoria, South Africa, VENTER Dewald H. ,   Central University of Technology, Department of Tourism and Events Managemen, Bloemfontein, South Africa
Published: May 2024

Despite being a well-established economic activity in numerous countries in the world, domestic tourism has received relatively little academic exploration, particularly in Namibia. While this study acknowledges the significance of work already done in this field, there remains a general lack of understanding of the factors motivating domestic tourists’ decisions to travel in the study area. As a result, this study aims to understand the key push and pull factors for domestic tourists, using the Erongo region of Namibia as a case study. The study adopts a quantitative research approach through a survey of 400 domestic tourists in the study area. Relaxation and escapism, seeking participatory experiences, and seeking enriching experiences emerged as the three main push factors, while destination attributes, events and activities, safety and familiarity, and variety of experiences were identified as dominant pull factors. The study recommends that tourism planners and marketers tailor tourism offerings to the asserted domestic tourists’ motivations to induce more domestic tourism demand and consumption among domestic tourists.
TOURIST DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR HOT SPRINGS, THAILAND
Authors:   Suratthani Rajabhat University, Department of Business Information System, Faculty of Management Sciences, Surat Thani, Thailand, ANGKANANON Kewalin , KHUNCHAMNAN Renuka ,   Suratthani Rajabhat University, Department of Business Information System, Faculty of Management Sciences, Surat Thani, Thailand, KONGCHANA Benjamaporn ,   Suratthani Rajabhat University, Department of Business Information System, Faculty of Management Sciences, Surat Thani, Thailand, PLOADAKSORN Piyabud ,   Suratthani Rajabhat University, Department of Business Information System, Faculty of Management Sciences, Surat Thani, Thailand
Published: May 2024

This research aimed to: 1) gather the needs of Thai and foreign tourists in using the Decision Support System for Hot Springs Tourism in Surat Thani; 2) Design and develop the Decision Support System using the concept of an agile method; and 3) Evaluate the effectiveness of the Decision Support System implementation. The agile method enabled the System to be developed to support both the Android and IOS in Thai and English. The users’ requirement was collected by using questionnaires with 30 Thai and 30 foreign tourists. The users’ evaluation data was collected by using questionnaires with 400 Thai and 400 foreign tourists. The results found that: 1) Thai and foreign tourists need information in seven aspects. Mo st tourists use iPhones and need similar information. 2) The design of the Decision Support System consists of searching travel routes, distance calculation, nearby attractions, and evaluation assessment function. 3) Foreign tourists had a slightly high er average score of overall opinions than Thai tourists which is at the highest level in all aspects. The Thai and foreign tourists found no significant difference with the overall opinions in using the Decision Support System (p> .05). In conclusion, the DSS for Hot Springs Tourism in Surat Thani was successfully developed for both Thai and foreign tourists. The findings indicate the system's effectiveness in supporting tourists and its potential to enhance tourism experiences in Surat Thani.
IMPACT OF DIGITAL TOOLS ON THE INTEREST IN VISITING HERITAGE OBJECTS IN TOURISM
Authors:   University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius, Institute of Management, Trnava, Slovakia, GBUROVÁ Jaroslava , LUKÁČ Michal ,   University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius, Institute of Management, Trnava, Slovakia, MATUŠÍKOVÁ Daniela ,   The University of Prešov, Faculty of Management and Business, Department of Tourism and Hotel Management, Konštantínova, Prešov, Slovakia
Published: May 2024

Heritage objects play an important role not only for the development of tourism but also for the knowledge of humanity. This contribution is focused on the perception of the importance of applying modern digital tools to heritage objects. The aim of the paper is to find out and analytically evaluate whether the implementation of modern digital tools motivates to a more significant visit of heritage objects. Based on a sample of respondents from the Slovak Republic, it finds out whether the implementation affects their interest in visiting the mentioned heritage objects as part of the development potential of tourism. The research objective was implemented through questionnaire research methods. The obtained data were verified by selected statistical methods. The research results point to certain differences in the perception of their importance as a tool to support their visitors’ rate. The main difference was found in the case the gender of respondents. There was found out, that women pay more attention on the level of digital tools implementation when deciding about visiting them.
Potentially Inappropriate Medications for Use in Older Adults: Beers Criteria (2023 American Geriatrics Society Guidelines)
Authors: Sychev D. A. , Cherniaeva M. S. , Rozhkova M. A. , Vorobyova A. E.
Published: May 2024

INTRODUCTION.Pharmacotherapy in elderly and senile patients is associated with multimorbidity and polypharmacy and can lead to adverse drug reactions (ADRs). The growth of the world’s population over 60 makes the practical application of the Beers Criteria for Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use in Older Adults, the key recommendations to optimise prescribing in the geriatric population, increasingly important.

AIM.This study aimed to review the history of the Beers criteria, the main changes in the updated 2023 version, and national and international publications on the practical experience of using the criteria in healthcare settings.

DISCUSSION.The criteria for assessing the rationality of pharmacotherapy in older patients were developed by Mark Beers in 1991. His recommendations have been regularly reviewed and updated by a panel of experts from the American Geriatrics Society (AGS); version 7 has been in effect since 2023. The criteria are designed to support pharmacotherapy decision making for adults 65 years old and older in all ambulatory, acute, and institutionalised settings of care, except hospice and end-of-life care settings. The criteria are organised into 5 categories: 1) medications that should be avoided in all older adults; 2) medications considered potentially inappropriate in patients with certain diseases or syndromes; 3) medications that should be used with caution; 4) medications that are potentially inappropriate due to the risk of clinically significant drug–drug interactions; 5) medications that should be avoided or require dosage reduction in patients with impaired renal function. Medicines with pronounced anticholinergic effects are categorised as a separate class. The criteria are based on expert grading of the quality of evidence and strength of recommendations. Compared with the previous version (2019), the updated AGS Beers Criteria® (2023) changed the most in terms of recommendations for anticoagulants and sulfonylureas. According to the results of this review, the AGS Beers Criteria® are actively used in healthcare practice in Russia and abroad to reduce the undesirable effects of potentially inappropriate medication use in elderly patients by optimising the selection of medicines and treatment regimens; to train healthcare providers and patients in the principles of rational pharmacotherapy; to reduce the cost of pharmacotherapy; and to assess the quality of medical care.

CONCLUSIONS.The AGS Beers Criteria® are an effective tool for identifying potentially inappropriate medications in prescribed therapy and selecting appropriate alternatives. Their practical application in healthcare settings can reduce ADRs, hospital admissions, and mortality rates in elderly and senile patients.
Interaction in reading comprehension in the English and Igbo classroom
Authors:   Renaissance University, Enugu, Nigeria, Uche Ifeanyi
Published: May 2024

This is a case study of classroom interaction of SSS1 English and Igbo in reading comprehension at Premier Secondary School, Aba, Nigeria. The purpose is to determine whether interaction in reading comprehension in English and Igbo is constrained by language in terms of interaction patterns, style and culture. The class sessions were described using Sinclair and Coulthard’s (1992) model of class interaction. The findings reveal that interaction patterns are similar. However, patterns that were specific to languages were in the form of cultural transfer, circumlocutions characteristic of Igbo as opposed to precision in English, and excessive exhibition of teacher’s authority. The study recommends that teachers in language classrooms should engage the students in interesting interactions that encourage active participation and reduce the rate of harsh responses and negative feedback as they can be inhibitive to students’ participation.
The Rush-Fergusson Model as a Tool for Assessing the Work of Rehabilitation Institutions
Authors: Romanova Lyubov , Dvornikov Sergey
Published: May 2024

The article presents the results of a study aimed at the possibility of using the Rush-Fergusson model to assess the work analysis results of rehabilitation institutions by the Federal Service for Supervising the Consumer Rights Protection and Human Welfare, based on the results of testing various groups of respondents. The paper considers the features of adapting the methods of modern testing theory for assessing the results of the respondents’ survey formed in accordance with the Likert scale, which does not use physically measured parameters. Judging by the results of considering logistic function properties, the one-parameter Rasch model and the generalized Rasch–Fergusson model, the latter is chosen due to the possibility of a reasonable generalization of the results obtained on its basis. The characteristic functions of the models under consideration are demonstrated and examples of their practical application are given. The results of processing data from testing various categories of respondents to assess the work of a rehabilitation centre are presented, based on the models under study. An original interpretation of latent variables is given, taking into account the object of study under consideration. An approach is proposed to assess the judgment similarity of various categories of respondents using Pearson correlation coefficients, which confirmed the findings obtained based on applying the Rasch and Rasch-Fergusson models. The feasibility of using models of modern testing theory to assess the service quality provided by rehabilitation institutions is shown, which allows one to consider the models adapted during the study as one of the control tools used in the work of the Federal Service for Supervising the Consumer Rights Protection and Human Welfare.
Assessing the Faculty Quality of Russian Universities in the Field of Social and Humanitarian Disciplines
Authors: Koshevoy Oleg
Published: May 2024

The aim of the study is to assess the quality of the faculty (teaching staff) of Russian universities in the system of studying social disciplines. The research objective is to determine and assess the quality indicators of teaching staff in the format of their gender and age structure, type of university and position held. Scientific novelty of the research consists in choosing a study object concerning teachers of the humanities, who are the basis for training specialists in any field of study. As a result of the study, indicators of statistical connection are determined in the form of pair correlation coefficients of the dependent variable “quality of teaching staff” and explanatory variables characterizing the structure of the university’s educational environment. Findings state that the quality of teaching staff over the past 10 years in the system of teaching social disciplines has either not changed or even worsened. The directions for additional research in the format of monographic statistical observation have been identified, the objects of which are male lecturers aged 35-49 years, male lecturers of a regular university and female lecturers of a flagship university and a university of special status, male/female lecturers holding the positions of associate professors.
The Tattoo Design and the Study of the Motivational Sphere of Their Wearers
Authors: Makarova Elena , Tishchenko Ivan
Published: May 2024

Art, inspiration, identity, self-expression, meaning. Here are some words that come to mind to describe the art and design of tattoos. For each wearer, the tattoo design is unique, even if the applied pattern is the same. The uniqueness of the design depends not only on the colour and quality of the personality’s skin or on the ink colour, but also on what is hidden under this bodily marking. For some people, this is just a tribute to fashion, the desire to be in the trend, not to get lost in the crowd. For others, tattoos tell stories, serve as a constant reminder of sign events in life or career, they are cultural links, they express feelings and ideas. It is difficult to imagine why in a world where life and everything in it changes at an incredible pace, where fashion and trends replace each other with a speed elusive to the eye, people want something permanent, that cannot be easily disposed of? The paper will thoroughly consider this modern trend from a psychological perspective, starting with the motivation for getting tattoos. In addition to the motives widely covered in scientific literature, the paper will also consider the motive of self-identification and the therapeutic effect that tattoo owners expect from their tattoos.
Applying a Systematic Approach in the Transition From a Text Description of Project Activities to Automated Support Systems for Information Decisions
Authors: Rybakov Anatoly , Evdokimov Sergey , Krasnov Andrey , Shurpo Alexandr
Published: May 2024

While studying at higher technical institutions, a student, when mastering professional types of activities from textbooks, requires awareness in acquiring a certain skill and experience. When teaching a student, his or her ability just to read and write is not enough, it is very important for him or her to be able to master the laws of developing technical systems and, after graduating from university, to use them in the future in their practical work.
V.M. Akhutin in Memories and Impressions (on the 100th Anniversary of His Birth)
Authors: Paderno Pavel , Yuldashev Zafar
Published: May 2024

The article highlights the main milestones in the life and scientific path of the Honoured Worker of Science and Technology of the USSR, laureate of the Lenin and State Prizes, former director, Chief Designer of the Research Technological Institute of Biotechnical Systems, Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor of Saint Petersburg State Electrotechnical University “LETI”, . participant of the Great Patriotic War, retired captain of the 1st rank, member of the Union of Artists Vladimir Mikhailovich Akhutin (26.03.1924-09.11.2005). V.M. Akhutin was the scientific director of a complex of fundamental research on developing methods for the synthesis of biotechnical control systems and the scientific director of the international program “Man and the Sea”.
The main results of V.M. Akhutin’s scientific research are published in 12 monographs and textbooks, 157 printed articles and scientific reports released in domestic and foreign issues. He is the author of 48 inventions. Under V.M. Akhutin’s leadership, more than 30 government research and development projects are completed. These technical systems have repeatedly received the highest awards and diplomas of Honour at international exhibitions.
Pengaruh Media Sosial Instagram dan E-Wom (Electronic Word of Mouth) Terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Konsumen
Authors: Mahpud Muhamad Sahal , Muniroh Leny , Maulana Hendri
Published: May 2024

This study aims to determine the effect of Instagram Social Media and E-WOM (Electronic Word Of Mouth) on Purchasing Decisions of Ruby UMKM consumers. The research method used is an expalani survey method with a quantitative approach. The population in this study were 100 respondents who followed the Instagram account "amorebyruby". This research instrument is a questionnaire. The results of the research instrument test used multiple regression analysis tests, t tests, f tests. The results of the analysis show that Instagram Social Media and E-WOM have a significant effect on Purchasing Decisions with the results of multiple regression analysis tests. The results of the Instagram t test obtained the results of the t test> t table (2.305> 1.985) means that Ho1 is rejected Ha1 is accepted, the E-WOM t test obtained the results (7.632> 1.985) means Ho2 is rejected and Ha2 is accepted, and the f test results are (37.476> 3.090) meaning Ho3 is rejected Ha3 is accepted. Based on the results of this data, it can be concluded that Instagram Social Media and E-WOM simultaneously influence consumer purchasing decisions at Ruby MSMEs.
Avances conceptuales y representación de contenidos en la visualización de información
Authors: Pérez-Montoro Mario
Published: May 2024

En una sociedad que se caracteriza por la producción de datos que aumenta anualmente a un ritmo exponencial, la disciplina de la visualización de información se ha convertido en uno de corpus de conocimiento críticos para facilitar la supervivencia de las organizaciones y las personas en este nuevo ecosistema actual. En ese sentido, el análisis, larepresentación y la comunicación visual de la información persigue la estrategia de hacer digerible, gestionar ycomunicar esos volúmenes de datos que estructuran y se encuentran implicados en la mayoría de nuestras principales actividades. Con este trabajo queremos identificar algunos de los avances que se han producido en el campo de lavisualización de información a lo largo de los años 2022 y 2023. Por un lado, seleccionaremos y analizaremos aquellas propuestas visuales que han destacado por la importancia y el impacto (en cualquiera de sus dimensiones) de los datos que han representado. Y, por otro, identificaremosy abordaremos aquellas piezas que han destacado por proponer avances conceptuales y nuevas formas derepresentación y comunicación visual de la información.
Time in School: A Conceptual Framework, Synthesis of the Causal Research, and Empirical Exploration
Authors: Kraft Matthew A. , Novicoff Sarah
Published: May 2024

We examine the fundamental and complex role that time plays in the learning process. We begin by developing a conceptual framework to elucidate the multiple obstacles schools face in converting total time in school into active learning time. We then synthesize the causal research and document a clear positive effect of additional time on student achievement typically of small to medium magnitude depending on dosage, use, and context. Further descriptive analyses reveal how large differences in the length of the school day and year across public schools are an underappreciated dimension of educational inequality in the United States. Finally, our case study of time loss in one urban district demonstrates the potential to substantially increase instructional time within existing constraints.