bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analisis Kemampuan Kreativitas Matematis Siswa Kelas IV Pada Materi Bagun Datar di SDIT An-Nahl Kabupaten Aceh Tengah
Authors: Harahap Rosliana , Qomariyah Ahmad Nurul
Published: July 2024

Kemampuan kreativitas matematis atau berpikir kreatif  matematis siswa adalah kemampuan yang dimiliki oleh siswa untuk menyelesaikan permasalahan matematika. Seorang siswa yang memiliki kemampuan kreativitas matematis akan mampu menemukan ide, gagasan baru dalam mencari solusi dalam masalah matematika. Indikator kemampuan kratuvitas matematis siswa yang digunakan pada penelitian adalah kelancaran (fluency), kelenturan (flexibility), keaslian (originality) dan elaborasi (elaboration). Adapun tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis kemampuan kreativitas matematis siswa pada materi bangun datar yaitu di kelas IV SD. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian deskriptif kualitatif. Teknik pengumpulan data melalui observasi dan tes, dengan instrumennya pedoman observasi dan tes tertulis berbentuk uraian diberikan kepada siswa kelas IV di SD IT An-Nahl. Analisis data melalui tahapan reduksi, penyajian data dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kemampuan berfikir kreatif  matematis siswa pada materi bangun datar masih rendah. Sebagian dari siswa memiliki kendala pada indikator elaboration dapat dilihat dari skor yang rendah dibanding indikator lainnya. Indikator berpikir original jawaban yang diberikan oleh seluruh siswa benar semua. Hampir sebagian besar siswa mengalami kendala pada indikator flexebility rata-rata siswa. Untuk meningkatkan kemampuan kreativitas matematis siswa maka siswa harus dibiasakan mengerjakan soal-soal kemampuan berpikir kreatif.
Takaful as an Islamic Alternative to Conventional Insurance: A Thematic and Bibliometric Review
Authors: Hussin Mohd Yahya Mohd , Rahman Asmak Ab , Ahmad Wan Marhaini Wan , Ratnasari Ririn Tri , Ismail Zuriadah
Published: July 2024

Islamic insurance, or Takaful, offers a Sharia-compliant alternative to conventional insurance, circumventing the prohibitions on uncertainty, interest, and speculation. This study presents a bibliometric review of 228 Takaful research articles from the Scopus database, using RStudio® for visualization from 1989 - mid 2023. The analysis encompasses science mapping techniques such as co-citation analysis, bibliometric coupling, word analysis, and trending topics on alternative investments. The findings reveal Malaysia as the leading nation in Takaful research, with significant contributions from International Islamic University Malaysia and Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. Prominent journals in this domain include the Journal of Islamic Accounting and Business Research, Journal of Islamic Marketing, and International Journal of Islamic and Middle Eastern Finance and Management. This study found the article entitled; “Establishing construct validity and reliability: Pilot testing of a qualitative interview for research in takaful (Islamic insurance)” written by Dikko (2016), as the most global cited document with 61 citations. Notably, the research focus has evolved from operational, shariah principles, and risk management to awareness, family Takaful innovations, micro-Takaful and relationship commitment. This study serves as a valuable resource for researchers, offering quantitative bibliometric insights and thematic analysis, and highlighting areas for future investigation.
A Development Model of the Impact of Social Media on the Emerging Era of Interactive Learning in Sichuan Province, China
Authors: Yu Chunyang , Sutunyarak Chonlavit
Published: July 2024

This study explores the determinants of teachers’ work performance using social media, drawing on media synchronicity theory (MST), social capital theory (SCT), and integrated marketing communications (IMC) Theory. A comprehensive survey was administered to 622 faculty members across ten prominent universities in Sichuan Province, China, using a 7-point Likert scale for response measurement. Data were collected via structured questionnaires and analyzed using structural equation modeling (SEM). The findings indicate that online communication, information transfer, resource exchange, and social capital positively influence work performance, with social capital and technology stress serving significant mediating roles. This study contributes to the literature by elucidating complex determinants of work performance in the context of higher education and underscores the direct effects of digital communication and resource sharing, as well as the critical mediating roles of social capital and technology stress. However, this study is limited by its focus on a single region and reliance on self-reported data. Future research should include a more diverse sample and incorporate qualitative methods to more deeply understand educators' subjective experiences with social media in educational settings.
Predicting Reading Comprehension: Investigating the Influence of Multiple Variables Through Multiple Regression Analysis
Authors: Bangoy Regie Mino , Tan Virgie Pama
Published: July 2024

Reading comprehension is a skill that can aid pupils in grasping the meaning of a text or gaining new insights from it. This study investigated the influence of multiple variables on reading comprehension and identified the key factors that contribute to reading comprehension. It utilized the descriptive-correlational method to describe the relationship between multiple independent variables and reading comprehension. It was conducted in one of the elementary schools in Himamaylan City during the school year 2022-2023, utilizing 50 Grade 6 students who were selected using total enumeration. The researcher utilized the Philippine Informal Reading Inventory to determine students’ reading comprehension and standardized instruments in measuring various variables in reading. It was revealed that out of the ten variables considered, it was reading fluency (t=-2.197, p=0.034), nonsense word fluency (t=-2.018, p=0.050), phonological awareness (t=2.923, p=0.006) and phonemic awareness (t=-2.809, p=0.08) were found significantly related to the reading comprehension of the students. These four variables are the key factors that impact reading comprehension and help them better build an understanding of the text. Using multiple regression analysis, it was found that reading fluency, nonsense word fluency, phonological awareness, and phonemic awareness are the influential variables in the students’ reading comprehension indicating the essence of primary language development. Moreover, phonological awareness is significant in developing the student's reading comprehension.  It is recommended that the development of reading comprehension in the primary grades be given a focus through proper intervention.
BIO-TERRORISM FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF POPULATION SAFETY CULTURE
Authors: Gharibyan Ruzanna
Published: July 2024

One of the modern issues is the protection and security of the population in emergency situations, the nature of which has changed significantly in recent decades, related to regularly occurring natural disasters, man-made and natural hazards, on the one hand, and the increase in the scale of terrorist and sabotage activities, on the other hand. Biological terrorism is a global threat, the consequences of which can be catastrophic. All state institutions of the country should work together in the field of combating bioterrorism on various fronts, including the formation of a culture of biological safety of the population.
PREVALENCE AND MANAGEMENT OF MALNUTRITION IN CHILDREN WITH CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE : A COMPREHENSIVE SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
Authors: Sriwaningsi Lina , Oktadiputra Ery
Published: July 2024

Background: Congenital heart disease is a congenital abnormality that affects the structure of the heart walls and vessels. Malnutrition has a significant impact on the likelihood of infection in children with congenital heart disease, which leads to poor treatment outcomes.
The aim: The aim of this study to show about prevalence and management of malnutrition in children with congenital heart disease.
Methods: By the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) 2020, this study was able to show that it met all of the requirements. This search approach, publications that came out between 2014 and 2024 were taken into account. Several different online reference sources, like Pubmed, SagePub, and Sciencedirect were used to do this. It was decided not to take into account review pieces, works that had already been published, or works that were only half done.
Result: Five publications were found to be directly related to our ongoing systematic examination after a rigorous three-level screening approach. Subsequently, a comprehensive analysis of the complete text was conducted, and additional scrutiny was given to these articles.
Conclusion: Nutrition is crucial in the treatment of chronic illness. It’s one of the most important factors affecting patients’ recovery after surgery and lowering the risk of infection in children with congenital heart disease.
Overview of Diagnosis, Management of Mesiodens and Its Impact on Children – A Series of Case Report
Authors: - Dr Shakuntala B S , - Dr Umapathy Thimmegowda , - Dr Rajas Mahalle , - Dr Pragna S V
Published: July 2024

Supernumerary teeth are a developmental anomaly having extra teeth in addition to the normal dentition. Mesiodens is a supernumerary tooth present in the midline between the two central incisors. It usually results in oral problems such as malocclusion, food impaction, poor aesthetics, and cyst formation. Malocclusion due to mesiodens has also physical, psychological, and social effects on Quality of Life (QoL). The present overview and series of case reports describes cases of surgical removal of supernumerary teeth (mesiodens) which were detected on clinical or radiographic examination. The article highlights the psychological and social impact of supernumerary tooth on the oral health-related quality of life and need for regular follow-up of permanent teeth eruption in young children.
Islamic Revivalism in Post-normal Times: the Obstruction of More Disenchantment of Islam Throughout Ziauddin Sardar’s Whitewashed Approach Towards Evolution of Integration from Islamization of Knowledge in Higher Education of Muslim Societies
Authors: - Md Maruf Hasan , - Sayful Islam
Published: July 2024

In post-normal times along with the advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI), human society around the world is often considered in the state of contradictory, complex, and chaotic in nature. For Ziauddin Sardar, Muslim societies are living within post-normal times now. Muslims need to deal with so many complex problems of societies. As world citizens, Muslims must contribute to face challenges with all the people of the world hand in hand. Islamic teaching of Unity and Universal brotherhood needs to be implemented when facing all the post-normal challenges. Ziauddin Sardar comes up with the solution to reform in higher educational institutions in Muslim societies. The revivalist movement in higher education in Muslim societies is called ‘Integration of Knowledge’ which is alternative Islamic Revivalism in replace of ‘Islamization of Knowledge’. In the age of Globalization, Sardar urges Muslims to abandon Islamization agenda which is ‘US vs Them’ as Huntington emphasized being the representative of West. Instead, Sardar calls Muslims to embrace Integration of Knowledge agenda as a Cosmopolitan way of Islamic Revivalism. He proposes debate and discussion culture in higher education with all categories of people. This article uses qualitative methodology in which content analysis is adopted. This research finds that Sardar’s approach of Integration of knowledge is effective and beneficial to work with different background of people. However, the more disenchantment of Islam through evolution of Integration from Islamization is visible in Sardar’s approach for higher educational institution in Muslim societies
“Nuevas categorías de representación de intereses colectivos en materia de salud laboral y pública. Un estudio de caso por el hallazgo de asbesto en el transporte subterráneo de la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires”. Tesis de Doctorado en Derecho del Trabajo
Authors: Afarian Jorge Rubén
Published: July 2024

Reseña a tesis doctoral.
Intersubjetividad y existencia: la hermenéutica del rostro levinasiana
Authors: ROMERO SÁNCHEZ-PALENCIA CARMEN , Lozano Díaz Vicente
Published: July 2024

Como en ocasiones ocurre con los autores ilustres, la obra de Emmanuel Levinas ha ganado adeptos con el paso del tiempo, siendo actualmente considerado como uno de los grandes filósofos contemporáneos. En el mundo actual, donde las máscaras ocultan el rostro del otro, resulta más necesario que nunca rescatar su pensamiento y leer sus escritos a la luz de una moral que no justifique comportamientos egocéntricos en épocas de guerra, de turbación política o pandemias. Una moral en la que todos, sin excepción, estemos incluidos.
La propuesta hermenéutica del presente artículo de investigación consiste en acercarse al pensamiento del autor mediante un análisis global, incluyendo elementos textuales, contextuales y biográficos. Se persigue la comprensión unitiva de la filosofía de alteridad, cimentada en la idea de un bien trascedente y en una intersubjetividad sin límites donde la humanización despliega su indestructible convocatoria.
Intuiciones éticas en la moral del Papa Francisco: una mirada de conjunto
Authors: Castellón Martín José Joaquín
Published: July 2024

El papa Francisco no es filósofo, las propuestas de su magisterio no son éticas sino morales; pero él las profundiza desde una autoconciencia sinceramente intelectual, de tal manera, que se puede encontrar en ellas intuiciones de ética filosófica. Las intuiciones éticas de Bergoglio forman un prisma cuyos vértices son: el eudemonismo evangélico; un realismo ajeno a legalismos; una comprensión del sujeto moral configurado en la trascendencia dialógico-fraterna con el otro, abierto en la mirada contemplativa a lo natural; que encuentra en la misericordia con el que sufre la verdadera dimensión de la vida y su verdad. Su fe y las situaciones históricas que ha tenido que afrontar han sido los catalizadores de su reflexión moral.
Meditación teológica acerca de la promesa Transhumanista del mejoramiento humano
Authors: MEZA-RUEDA JOSE LUIS
Published: July 2024

El mejoramiento humano, principio promulgado por el transhumanismo y soportado en los veloces avances de la tecnología, insinúa el paso del homo sapiens al homo deus ya que, al lado de la superación de las limitaciones somáticas y mentales, promete el alcance de la inmortalidad. Tal promesa resulta fascinante para algunos, pero perturbadora para otros puesto que trae consigo la negación de la finitud humana. El artículo presenta una meditación teológica sobre las implicaciones del mejoramiento humano dejando en claro que la perfección cristiana del Evangelio, “Sed perfectos como vuestro Padre es perfecto” (Mateo 5,48), no coincide con la perfección transhumanista, la cual responde más a criterios tecnoantropocentristas y neoagnósticos. Un intento de respuesta a la pregunta por aquello que no podrá tener el hombre-máquina más sofisticado pondrá su mirada en la comunión, la interioridad, la sabiduría, el amor y la espiritualidad como notas propiamente humanas.
islas y el continente. Aproximación a la obra dramática de Karol Wojtyla y Edith Stein
Authors: Caballero Bono José Luis
Published: July 2024

Karol Wojtyla y Edith Stein son dos filósofos que han escrito dramas. Podemos clasificar y comprender su obra dramática con la metáfora del continente y las islas usada por Gabriel Marcel. Marcel ha entendido sus obras de teatro como islas relacionadas con un continente que es su obra filosófica. Si ampliamos la metáfora podemos distinguir entre islas del continente intelectual, islas del continente vital e islas del continente vocacional. Los tres continentes están relacionados. Pero son distintos y permiten ordenar los dramas de Wojtyla y Stein. Aquí clasificamos de esta manera seis obras de teatro de estos autores. En esta ordenación la terminología teatral detecta un paso progresivo del teatro de tesis al teatro de compromiso. El continente vocacional es el que mejor muestra la vocación de servicio a la comunidad mediante la llamada a la mediación entre Dios y los hombres y mediante la crítica política.
Synthesis graphene quantum dots/TiO2 nanocomposite for Rhodamine degradation
Authors: Pham Minh Thuy  , Vu Duc Chinh  , Chu Thi Thu Hien
Published: July 2024

The photocatalytic activity of Graphene quantum dots (GQDs)/TiO2 was investigated for the degradation of rhodamine B under UV irradiation. The GQDs/TiO2 was synthesized via chemical method. The synthesized materials have been characterized by photoluminescence (PL), X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HR–TEM). Under the dark condition GQDs/TiO2 can remove 47,7% RhB. Besides, under the UV light, the removal efficiency of rhodamine B was 99.2%, with thin 50 min. However, the removal efficiency  of rhodamine B  by using TiO2 was 91.5%, which was lower than that of  GQDs/TiO2. Overall, this work provides a novel strategy for the green synthesis of GQDs/TiO2, and its promising application prospect in environmental remediation.
OPTIMASI USAHA MENGGUNAKAN BISNIS MODEL CANVAS
Authors: Atristyanti Ikhyandini Garindia
Published: July 2024

Peningkatan kualitas Usaha Mikro, Kecil, dan Menengah (UMKM) merupakan salah satu faktor krusial dalam mendukung ekonomi lokal. Salah satu pendekatan yang dapat digunakan adalah dengan mengenalkan Business Model Canvas (BMC) kepada pelaku usaha, khususnya ibu-ibu di RPTRA Edelweiss, Kelurahan Srengseng, Jakarta Barat. BMC telah terbukti efektif dalam membantu UMKM mengidentifikasi elemen kunci dari model bisnis mereka dan merumuskan strategi untuk meningkatkan daya saing dan keberlanjutan usaha. Melalui kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini, diharapkan para pelaku UMKM dapat memahami pentingnya BMC sebagai alat yang praktis dan mudah digunakan untuk mengembangkan bisnis mereka.
Reiterazione e innovazione nei franchise transmediali: le serie televisive del Marvel Cinematic Universe
Authors: Brembilla Paola ,   Università di Bologna
Published: July 2024

In questo articolo si prende in considerazione il caso delle serie televisive del Marvel Cinematic Universe per indagare i movimenti e le negoziazioni, nei franchise mediali, fra due concetti apparentemente opposti: quello di reiterazione da una parte e quello di innovazione dall’altra. Nella prima parte si inquadra il fenomeno all’interno degli studi sulle narrazioni seriali, che permettono di mettere in evidenza l’intrinseca natura duale dei testi aperti, di lunga durata, che reiterano formule ricorsive ma, allo stesso tempo, propongono costanti variazioni. Nella seconda, si impiegano strumenti dei media industry studies e degli studi sui franchise per comprendere le dinamiche di proprietà e condivisione delle intellectual properties su diversi media, in meccanismi di negoziazione che danno vita a testi molteplici in ambienti di intrattenimento coesi. Una volta costruiti questi framework, nelle parti successive si analizzano le diverse fasi di produzione delle serie TV legate al Marvel Cinematic Universe, concentrandoci sulle specificità di ogni tipologia di televisione coinvolta: il broadcasting con il network ABC, la tv via cavo con il canale Freeform, le piattaforme di streaming con Hulu, Netflix e Disney+. Ci si sofferma quindi sulle modalità in cui le esigenze di ogni singolo canale hanno un impatto sulle narrazioni e sul loro rapporto con i testi filmici. Questo permette, infine, di valutare il ruolo della produzione televisiva all’interno del franchise transmediale, mettendo in risalto le dinamiche evolutive per la ricerca di equilibrio fra ripetizione che mantiene continuità e variazione che crea continuo rinnovo.
The Movement of slow: From English to Italian and Back Again. A Diachronic Corpus-Based Study
Authors: Nocella Jessica Jane ,   Università degli studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia, Bondi Marina
Published: July 2024

The present study explores the changes in the meaning of the word slow, both in Italian and English, from the beginning of the Slow Food Movement (SFM) up to 2019. Since 1989 and the early days of Carlo Petrini’s SFM, technology has increasingly led people towards multi-tasking in an attempt to save time, while at the same time, back to the past trends are increasingly evident as seen in several other Slow Movements, for example, in catering and hand-made/retro chains. The concept of slowness is becoming a relevant and ethical topic that is often related to what is organic, local and sustainable, leading to the introduction of an anglicism in Italian, but also to a new whole re-semantization of the word slow in English. The primary objective of this study is to explore the semantic changes in the word slow diachronically both in Italian and in English. To this aim, two robust corpora were created, one from the Italian newspaper La Stampa and the other from the British The Guardian. The word slow was analysed within the different newspaper domains exploring frequencies, collocates, and identifying significant “repeated events” (Sinclair 2004: 28) together with their semantic preferences. Results from the diachronic analysis show that through the SFM, the word slow has taken on specific new meanings in Italian, related to the dimensions of ethics, wellbeing, and environmental awareness. These were then partly re-introduced in English. More specifically, the case of reborrowing of slow within the context of movements (slow fashion, slow tourism, etc.) has quite likely been influenced by the Italian SFM. As a matter of fact, this process of reborrowing involves both acquisition and loss in meaning in both languages. This seems to be a relevant phenomenon in a global context of constant linguistic contact where English appears to play a relevant role as a global language.
The (Re)Creation of Self-Identity in Times of Crises
Authors: Maci Stefania M. ,   Università degli studi di Bergamo
Published: July 2024

Press releases are official (electronic) statements written by corporations and institutions to deliver significant information to the media and the general public. Although theoretically informative, press releases are a self-promotional tool because the pieces of information they deliver are produced by the organization – the source – that writes the press release. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the source of information as linguistically realized in terms of evidentiality and patterns of agency in AstraZeneca’s press releases delivered during the pandemic. More specifically, this paper will offer a corpus-based analysis of all the press releases (62) issued by AstraZeneca during the pandemic to identify the patterns of agency and evidentiality, with the purpose of detecting the extent to which, if any, the company (re)construct its image before and after the deaths supposedly linked to Covid vaccine. The results seem to indicate that different rhetorical and persuasive strategies, as well as image restoring strategies, are employed: while promotion may require booster devices, hedging devices are necessary whenever the press release seems over-confident in the conveying of the pieces of information. As usual, caution is necessary not only to diminish negative face threats but also to prevent possible attacks from future investigations denying cognitive consensus.
"Irma Vep". La serialità delle vampire come trasfusione tra letteratura, cinema e vita
Authors: Colleoni Marta ,   Università degli studi di Bergamo
Published: July 2024

Questo articolo ripercorre le origini culturali, letterarie e cinematografiche della revenante protagonista di Irma Vep (2022), serie TV di Olivier Assayas, per chiarire la sua rilettura del personaggio della vampira. L’analisi richiama la raminga succhiasangue dai poteri soprannaturali nella letteratura ottocentesca francese, per poi rintracciare la sua trasfigurazione in umana criminale dello spazio urbano novecentesco nei Vampires (1915) di Louis Feuillade, serial muto con protagonista la ladra dal nome anagrammatico di Irma Vep. La serie di Assayas rivisita tanto la figura della vampira quanto la filmografia dello stesso regista: Assayas ripropone infatti, in formato seriale, un suo omonimo film del 1996, ossia il dietro-le-quinte della produzione di una serie remake del serial di Feuillade. Quando l’attrice protagonista del remake si perde nel suo personaggio, lo spirito di Irma Vep si impadronisce della sua nuova interprete. L’archetipo della vampira si trasforma così in una metafora del rigenerarsi filmico. Sfidato dall’industria delle piattaforme streaming, lo spirito del cinema risuscita insistentemente, impossessandosi di nuovi veicoli artistici e vivificando la serialità cinematografica à la Feuillade. Irma Vep, doppio vampiresco in senso letterale, incarna dunque la continua resurrezione dello spirito del cinema, che oggi si muove, addirittura, dai film per il grande schermo alle serie d’auteur per il piccolo.
Dal fotorealismo alla fotografia cinematografica digitale. Transiti rimediali e metavisuali in “Werk ohne Autor"
Authors: Spadafora Alberto ,   Università degli studi di Torino
Published: July 2024

Attraverso l’analisi di Werk ohne Autor di Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck (Opera senza autore, 2018), il presente contributo intende indagare le modalità tramite cui Caleb Deschanel traspone le vicende artistiche di Gerhard Richter. Calando l’atto creativo del pioniere del fotorealismo nello scenario digitale, Deschanel mobilita – in senso generativo, rigenerativo e performativo – peculiarità tecno-estetiche dell’odierna fotografia cinematografica che elaborano veri e propri transiti metavisuali, si posizionano al crocevia intermediale di regimi pittorici, fotografici e filmici e, oltretutto, rafforzano il rinnovato legame dell’immagine digitale con l’immagine pittorica. Una pluralità di implicazioni concettuali e di riferimenti teorici – inerenti alla cultura visuale, alla teoria dei media e all’estetica cinematografica – sostanziano i transiti metavisuali realizzati da Deschanel e conferiscono al saggio un approccio metodologico volutamente polifonico e multiprospettico.
Morfogenesi concettuali e deformazioni pratiche
Authors: Zanelli Silvia ,   Università degli studi di Bologna
Published: July 2024

Il presente articolo propone un itinerario attraverso la filosofia deleuziana, nel tentativo di mettere in luce come il filosofo francese metta in atto un continuo processo di rigenerazione e riassemblaggio dei termini della tradizione filosofica (ma anche artistica, scientifica e letteraria). In particolare, l’analisi si concentrerà sulla nozione deleuziana di lettura per intensità e sulla risemantizzazione come dispositivo semiotico. Infine, si illustrerà come la filosofia deleuziana sia essa stessa soggetta a continue pratiche di risemiotizzazione intensiva, nella sua apertura costitutiva ad altre discipline.
The Resemiotization of Science into Graphical Abstracts: Major Semiotic Issues at Stake
Authors: Sancho Guinda Carmen ,   Universidad Politécnica de Madrid
Published: July 2024

This article serves a twofold objective: on the one hand, it questions the alleged universality of much of the current resemiotization of scientific content into graphical abstracts and diagnoses the major causes of ambiguity and misinterpretation. On the other, it intends to reunite the long-dissociated disciplines of Semiotics and Linguistics. Over 70 samples reported to be difficult to interpret by scholarly science bloggers and published in Q1 journals on Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Physics and Physical Chemistry from January 2022 to June 2023 are analysed regarding the five contexts common to Semiotics and Linguistics: situational, actional, psychological, existential and cotextual. Specifically, the focus is set on major interpretive hurdles such as unfamiliar cotexts, jocular overtones, narrative occlusion, cognitive overload, discursive scope, interdiscursivity, and intertextuality. Findings suggest that most causes for misinterpretation seem to derive from compositional strategies and the choice of registers and metaphorical scenarios. A proposal of basic author-oriented semiotics in the form of self-reflection questions is finally provided.
Back on Track
Authors: Cleto Fabio ,   Università degli studi di Bergamo
Published: July 2024

This paper addresses the current nostalgia mode, from the most diverse areas of merchandising and cultural production to the very contours of today’s ‘connected’ sociality. Current nostalgia seems to impede creativity and the very idea of a future, which would appear to be unthinkable without being filtered by the the sepia lens of a cosmetic vision of the past. In TV programs, cinema, fashion or advertisement, cars or pop music, our time is the time of quotation, revival, and remake. It is a zombie time in which the future coincides with the generational time one regrets the loss of. It is a cosmetic time of hyperkinetic immobility, in which the future is a retro concept – a time that deprives subjectivity back into a full sense of its contemporaneity.
The Therapeutic Potential of Essential Oils in Cancer Treatment: A Comprehensive Review
Authors: Ribeiro Junior Howard Lopes
Published: July 2024

Essential oils, known for their complex mixture of bioactive compounds, have long been used in traditional medicine and have shown potential in treating various diseases, including cancer. Recent studies highlight their anticancer properties, such as cytotoxic, antiproliferative, and antimetastatic effects. Essential oils contain molecules like terpenes and phenylpropanoids, which induce apoptosis in cancer cells by interfering with cellular signaling pathways. For instance, frankincense oil induces programmed cell death in breast cancer cells, while compounds like curcumin and thymol inhibit the proliferation of colorectal cancer cells. Additionally, certain essential oils prevent metastasis by inhibiting the migration and invasion of cancer cells. Despite promising preclinical results, the effectiveness and safety of essential oils in cancer treatment require further validation through human clinical trials. This review discusses the potential of essential oils as complementary therapies in cancer treatment, emphasizing the need for cautious application under professional supervision due to their concentrated nature and possible adverse effects. The therapeutic promise of essential oils lies in their ability to induce apoptosis, inhibit cell proliferation, and prevent metastasis, underscoring the importance of rigorous research to ensure their safe and effective use in oncology.
A Review on Environmental Impacts and Risks of Beneficial Microorganisms
Authors: Muhammad Muhammad Shamsudeen , Jega Bilyaminu Garba
Published: July 2024

The diverse realm of microorganisms, including bacteria, Achaea, fungi, protists, and viruses, plays a crucial role in supporting life on Earth. Microbes are present in various environments, such as Arctic regions and thermal vents, where they participate in vital functions like nutrient cycling, soil formation, pollutant decomposition, and symbiotic interactions with plants. Their positive effects on soil quality, plant development, and animal well-being are a result of their metabolic processes, relationships with other organisms, and utilization in different applications. While beneficial microorganisms present opportunities for improving agriculture, bioremediation, genetic modification, and sustainable biotechnology practices, safety concerns must be addressed. In agriculture, beneficial microorganisms are employed as biopesticides to reduce the use of chemical pesticides, although potential impacts on non-target species need to be considered. Bioremediation, an environmentally friendly method that uses living organisms to break down pollutants, offers benefits with minimal harm to the environment. Nonetheless, challenges such as effectiveness in extreme conditions and the risk of incomplete degradation or unintended ecological disturbances remain significant. Wastewater treatment harnesses beneficial microorganisms to degrade pollutants, leading to reduced chemical usage and the promotion of energy-efficient processes like anaerobic digestion. Yet, issues related to antibiotic resistance development and incomplete remediation are raised. Genetic engineering presents environmental advantages through genetically modified microorganisms (GMMs), assisting in bioremediation, sustainable agriculture, waste management, and bioenergy generation. However, concerns arise regarding potential ecological disruptions caused by altered microbial populations and the dissemination of antibiotic resistance genes. Addressing environmental and safety risks associated with beneficial microorganisms necessitates comprehensive approaches, including thorough risk evaluations, implementation of containment strategies, assurance of ecological harmony, and contemplation of ethical and social consequences. This study aimed to investigate the environmental impacts and safety considerations involved in the application of beneficial microorganisms.
The Role of Gut Microbiota in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Authors: Khalil Hafsa , Rubab Ahmad  , Sawar Mehr un Nisa , Ahmad Atizaz , Hareera  , Khan Imran
Published: July 2024

Background: The complicated result of immune response dysregulation, genetic predisposition, and external factors combines to cause a condition called inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). An increasing number of studies have lately connected the onset and progression of bowel inflammation to the gut flora.Aims and Objectives: This study aimed to look at gut function microbiota in IBD, elucidate its mechanisms, identify potential therapeutic targets, and explore future directions in this rapidly evolving field.Methodology: To examine the function of the gastrointestinal tract A cross-sectional study was carried out at the Pakistan Academy of Medicine and Dentistry (PIMS) in Islamabad between April 2023 and March 2024. We recruited a total of 72 participants who had received a diagnosis of inflammatory bowel illness. (IBD), and we used next-generation sequencing methods to collect stool samples for microbiota characterization. Demographic information, disease characteristics, and dietary habits were assessed through structured questionnaires.Results: Analysis of stool samples revealed alterations in gut microbiota composition in IBD patients compared to healthy controls, including a reduction in microbial diversity (Shannon Index: 2.8 ± 0.6 in IBD patients vs. 4.2 ± 0.8 in healthy controls) and shifts in the relative abundance of major phyla (Proteobacteria: 25.7% ± 5.2% in IBD patients vs. 12.1% ± 3.5% in healthy controls; Firmicutes: 41.3% ± 8.1% in IBD patients vs. 58.9% ± 7.3% in healthy controls). Dietary elements, illness severity, and gut microbiota composition were linked in IBD patients. Promising anti-inflammatory compounds and regulating the diversity of bacteria were two of the prospective goals for therapy found.Conclusion: Our research establishes a dysbiotic gut microbiota in IBD and shows how it relates to dietary variables and the severity of the illness. A potential treatment strategy for IBD is to target the gut microbiota, but more investigation is required to fully understand the intricate relationships that exist between the gut microbiota, host characteristics, and environmental effects.Keywords: Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) refers to a group of chronic inflammatory conditions that affect the digestive tract. The gut microbiota, which refers to the community of microorganisms that reside in the gastrointestinal tract, plays a significant role in the development and progression of IBD, dysbiosis, microbial diversity, disease severity, therapeutic targets
The link between hypertension and stroke
Authors: Nisar Sara , Saleem Sana , Saleem Sarah , Rehman Awal , Baseer Abdul , Rasool Muskan
Published: July 2024

Introduction: Diet plays a crucial role in managing hypertension and preventing stroke. This study explores how different dietary patterns influence blood pressure and stroke risk in hypertensive patients.
Objective: To investigate the relationship between dietary patterns and their impact on hypertension and stroke risk among hypertensive patients.
Methods: At Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), Islamabad, 58 hypertension patients with a stroke history participated in a cross-sectional study. Three dietary patterns were found by main component analysis of the food frequency questionnaire used to measure dietary intake: traditional, western, and health-conscious. Blood pressure readings were taken, and the relationship between eating habits and stroke risk was assessed using logistic regression analysis.
Results: Lower systolic (140 ± 12 mm Hg) and diastolic (90 ± 8 mm Hg) blood pressure was recorded in participants following a health-conscious diet pattern than in those following Traditional (150 ± 15 mm Hg systolic, 95 ± 10 mm Hg diastolic) or Western (160 ± 18 mm Hg systolic, 100 ± 12 mm Hg diastolic). Stroke risk was increased with the Western eating pattern (OR = 1.35, p = 0.005) and decreased with the health-conscious pattern (OR = 0.75, p = 0.020).
Conclusion: Dietary habits have a big impact on how well hypertensive people control their blood pressure and how likely stroke is. Changing to a health-conscious diet can help control hypertension and lower the risk of stroke, which emphasizes the importance of dietary therapies and public health initiatives to encourage good eating habits.
Implementasi Komunikasi Bahasa Jawa Krama Inggil Mahasiswa Perguruan Tinggi di Universitas Islam Balitar (UNISBA) Blitar
Authors: Indria Guntarayana  , Ferida Asih Wiludjeng
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui: (1)Penggunaan bahasaJawa Krama inggil ,(2).Faktor penyebab penurunan penggunaan bahasa Jawa Krama inggil .Penelitian ini menggunakan penelitian kualitatif dengan sumber data penelitian Dosen dan Mahasiswa pada lima Fakultas Perguruan Tinggi swasta di Universitas Islam Balitar (UNISBA) Blitar melalui observasi dan wawancara Berdasarkan penelitian dapat ditarik kesimpulan: (1) Penggunaan bahasa Jawa Krama inggil menurun, (2) Faktor penyebab menurunnya penggunaan  bahasa Jawa Krama inggil yaitu keluarga, lingkungan, dan Dosen,(3)5upaya pelestarian bahasa Jawa Krama inggil yaitu dengan membiasakan dan mengoreks penggunaan bahasa Jawa Krama inggil. Diharapkan penelitian ini bisa berkontribusi melestarikan penggunaan  bahasa Jawa Krama inggil dikalangan  Mahasiswa Perguruan Tinggi.
Właściwość rzeczowa sądu i wyłączenie sędziego. Wprowadzenie oraz komentarz do przepisów art. 17 i 49 k.p.c. zmodyfikowanych ustawą z dnia 9 marca 2023 r.
Authors: Kunicki Ireneusz
Published: July 2024

This paper constitutes a comment on an amendment to the civil proceedings introduced with the Act of 9 March 2023. The introduction contains preliminary notes on the comment. They include the general assessment of the Act of 9 March 2023 and introduce the problems of the adequate application of laws in enforcement proceedings. Next, a change of the subject-matter jurisdiction of a court has been discussed, namely art. 17(4) of the Code of Civil Proceedings. Finally, an amendment to art. 49 § 2 of the Code of Civil Proceedings has been presented, i.e. the regulation that governs the problem of excluding a judge.
Integración innovadora de las TIC en la enseñanza del inglés: un enfoque en la transformación de las políticas educativas referentes a las nuevas tecnologías en el ámbito universitario.
Authors: Pauta-Arévalo Andrea Verónica , Haro-Calero Ricardo David
Published: July 2024

El propósito de este artículo es examinar el uso de las plataformas de inglés en los programas de enseñanza de inglés en el ámbito de educación superior. Pearson es una empresa de educación global que proporciona materiales y servicios educativos a instituciones educativas de todo el mundo. La empresa ha desarrollado varias plataformas digitales que utilizan universidades y otras instituciones para mejorar la enseñanza y el aprendizaje. Este documento explorará MyEnglishLab que se utilizan actualmente en los programas de enseñanza de inglés, centrándose en las ventajas y desventajas de estas plataformas y analizando su impacto en los resultados de aprendizaje de los estudiantes sustentados en las políticas educativas ecuatorianas.
Editorial
Authors: León-González Dr.C. Jorge Luis
Published: July 2024

En educación, la Inteligencia Artificial se ha convertido en un elemento clave al transformar radicalmente la dinámica del proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje. Su integración en los nuevos modelos educativos permite cambiar la forma en que los estudiantes se apropian de los conocimientos, los docentes imparten los contenidos y las instituciones educativas estructuran el proceso pedagógico.
En 2023, la Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Educación, la Ciencia y la Cultura reconoce la necesidad de potenciar su uso para fortalecer la educación y contribuir al cumplimiento del cuarto objetivo de desarrollo sostenible: “Garantizar una educación inclusiva, equitativa y de calidad, y promover oportunidades de aprendizaje durante toda la vida para todos”.
En este número de la Revista Mexicana de Investigación e Intervención Educativa (RMIIE), el consejo Editorial reflexiona en relación con la integración de la inteligencia artificial en los nuevos modelos educativos, pues su impacto ha dado lugar a nuevas modalidades de aprendizaje que aportan un valor sustancial a la mejora continua de la educación. 
Con su implementación se proporciona un enfoque individualizado para brindar a cada estudiante un estudio más completo, mejorar los resultados en el aprendizaje y la apertura de nuevas dinámicas en aulas o entornos virtuales gracias a la tecnología.
La estimulación del neurodesarrollo infantil como parte de la formación inicial del profesorado
Authors: Rojas-Valladares Adalia Lisett , Domínguez-Urdanivia Yideira , Macías-Merizalde Azucena Monserrate
Published: July 2024

Las investigaciones en neurociencia han transformado la comprensión del desarrollo humano, y de manera particular el cerebro, al revelar su estrecha relación con las experiencias y vivencias del entorno que constituye la situación social del desarrollo del niño. En este ámbito, se ha destacado la importancia de los primeros años de vida en el proceso de desarrollo humano, teniendo en cuenta que, durante este período, se manifiestan niveles significativos de crecimiento y desarrollo, acompañados de una notable capacidad para establecer nuevas conexiones neuronales, lo cual otorga un gran valor, el hecho de proporcionar un entorno enriquecido y estimulante durante la infancia para potenciar su desarrollo máximo. En el presente artículo se aborda la importancia de comprender y aprovechar los primeros años y los períodos sensitivos del desarrollo, para el proceso de estimulación desde una visión de prevención-desarrollo. Asimismo, destaca la necesidad de una formación adecuada del profesorado para llevar a cabo una estimulación temprana efectiva, reconociendo el impacto en el desarrollo del niño. Se analiza la concepción del diseño curricular de la asignatura Estimulación del Desarrollo en la carrera de Educación Inicial, en que se integra de manera efectiva la docencia, la investigación y la vinculación, garantizando una formación contextualizada de las futuras docentes.
ANALYZING THE INFLUENCING FACTORS AND CONSUMER PREFERENCES ON THE CHINESE STREET FOOD IN AHMEDABAD CITY
Authors: Jajal Vatsal , Adhvaryu Dhruvi , Vidani Jignesh
Published: July 2024

This research investigates the influencing factors and consumer preferences in the Chinese street food market in Ahmedabad, with a focus on awareness, perception, consumption patterns, and the impact of price, hygiene, taste, variety, convenience, and cultural factors on purchasing decisions. Demographic characteristics, including age, gender, and income, are analyzed to enable targeted marketing strategies. The study assesses the importance of various food attributes such as taste, spice level, and healthiness in shaping consumer preferences. The comprehensive scope aims to unravel the intricacies of consumer behavior, providing nuanced insights for businesses and policymakers. Utilizing a descriptive research design with a non-probability Using a suitable sampling strategy, a structured questionnaire is used to gather primary data.The analysis, conducted using tools like Excel and SPSS, reveals significant findings regarding consumer satisfaction, dietary habits, and the popularity of specific Chinese street food items. The study contributes valuable insights to bridge existing knowledge gaps and enhance marketing strategies in the Chinese street food market in Ahmedabad.
Beef Cattle Feed Efficiency in Badung Regency
Authors: Astiti Ni Made Ayu Gemuh Rasa , Rukmini Ni Ketut Sri , Rejeki I Gusti Ayu Dewi Seri
Published: July 2024

This research is a literature study of marketing efficiency. This research aims to analyze the marketing efficiency of beef cattle in Badung. The method used in this research is qualitative research with field research techniques, namely direct observation of the object being studied to obtain relevant data. This research was carried out in Badung with the types of data used in this research, namely primary data and secondary data. The results of the research concluded that the feed efficiency of beef cattle in smallholder livestock businesses in Badung is low.
Extension Design for Making Jackfruit Banana Flour Cookies in Tambaksari Village, Purwodadi Sub-District, Pasuruan District
Authors: Da Conceicao Vicensia Fatima , Rahmi Ainu , Gunawan
Published: July 2024

Jackfruit banana in Tambaksari Village is the dominant variety with a high yield productivity of 4 tons/ha. However, the utilization of these bananas is not optimal, so an innovation was developed to utilize raw jackfruit banana fruit into jackfruit banana flour to be processed into cookies. This study aims to design extension services, analyze the increase in knowledge, and determine the level of skills and attitudes of 15 members of Women Farmers Group Sri Rejeki regarding the making of jackfruit banana flour cookies in Tambaksari Village, Purwodadi District, Pasuruan Regency from February to April 2024. The research method used a qualitative approach with a Level III action research method. The process of implementing Extension includes the stages of planning, action, observation, and reflection. Based on observations and interviews, there are significant changes in behavior supported by simple quantitative data from the results of the first evaluation, which shows an increase in knowledge from the value of increasing knowledge percentage of 59%, the level of attitude with a percentage value of 85% (responsible category), and the level of skills getting 12 skilled people. The second evaluation shows the value of increasing knowledge percentage of 60%, the level of attitude with a percentage value of 86% (responsible category), and the level of skills getting 10 skilled people. The conclusion of this research is that this extension is effective in increasing the knowledge, skill level, and attitude level of Women Farmers Group members in making jackfruit banana flour cookies.