bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
MENINGKATKAN HASIL BELAJAR DENGAN METODE CONTEXTUAL TEACHING AND LEARNING (CTL) PADA PENDIDIKAN KEWARGANEGARAAN SDN 16 MUNDUN PEJUGAN
Authors: Adam Fransisco , Sukristin Sukristin , Pika Katarina
Published: December 2024

Abstract: This research is a Classroom Action Research (PTK) with the research objective to improve student learning outcomes on the material of the relationship between images on the state symbol and the Pancasila precepts with the CTL learning approach. The method of Classroom Action Research (PTK) with research subjects of class III students totalling 10 people consisting of 5 boys and 5 girls. Data collection techniques and instruments are test techniques carried out at the end of each cycle. Data collection instruments in the form of essay questions as many as 5 items. Data analysis techniques using descriptive statistical analysis. The results of the study in cycle I the average value of 10 students was 57.7 cycle II student learning outcomes increased by 14.5 from cycle I to 72.5. thus the use of the Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) method in Civics Education lessons is effective in improving the learning outcomes of third grade students of SDN 16 Mundun Pejugan. The conclusion that the Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) method can significantly improve student learning outcomes in civic education lessons. Suggestions for teachers and schools can continuously innovate in creating innovative learning so that students can develop their abilities optimally.Keywords: Civics Learning Outcomes, Contextual Teaching and Learning Method
Starting in the Middle: A Method Trial
Authors:   Gebze Technical University, Faculty of Architecture, Department of Architecture, Kocaeli, Turkey, Ungur Erdem , Erol Cakir Aygen ,   Gebze Technical University, Faculty of Architecture, Department of Architecture, Kocaeli, Turkey
Published: December 2024

In the MIM121 Architectural Design I "Starting in the Middle" studio group, which we conducted in the 2023-2024 fall semester at Gebze Technical University, we aimed to question how architecture establishes and transforms the relations between human and non-human worlds under the theme "Umwelt: Building a World". For this, we have adopted Deleuze and Guattari's rhizomatic idea of "being in the middle/starting in the middle" as the studio's processing method and Baruch Spinoza's idea of "being the source of virtuous effects" as our way of acting. We have determined the German biologist Jakob Johann von Uexküll's concept of Umwelt as the theme, considering that the effort to understand the worlds of other living beings we share our environment with has not only a biological or architectural but also an ethical/political side. Uexküll's concept of environment-world (Umwelt), which examines the behavior of animals in the environments they live in, positions itself against the objective, homogeneous and human-centered view of space by arguing that each living thing has its own spatio-temporal understanding and meaning-making process. This concept lays the groundwork for evaluating space as a subjective, multi-agent, heterogeneous sum of pluralities. Within the scope of this article, we document and analyze the syllabus of the MIM121 Architectural Design I studio group from the specific perspective and method of the studio. In doing so, we rely on the results of the 2015 "Architecture Schools First Year Studio Meeting II" workshop. Ten years after this workshop, which revealed the problems and goals of first-year architecture studios on a national scale, we are analyzing our own studio in the context of the workshop's outputs, and we are considering making a contribution to these outputs. Thus, we hope that by discussing the limits, opportunities and threats of the proposed methodology, it will provide a basis for similar studios.
Integrating Text-to-Image AI in Architectural Design Education: Analytical Perspectives from a Studio Experience
Authors:   Atılım University, Department of Architecture, Ankara, Turkey, Cinar Sinem , Demiroz Melek ,   Atılım University, Department of Architecture, Ankara, Turkey
Published: December 2024

This paper examines the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into architectural design education, with a particular focus on the utilization of text-to-image AI tools in a third-year design studio project at Atılım University. The objective of the project was to examine the potential of AI-supported visual representation tools in conceptualizing future public spaces in Ankara. The study employs a combination of practical experimentation and theoretical analysis to examine the impact of text-to-image AI tools on design thinking and processes, as reflected in student projects generated through these tools.

The research underscores the potential of integrating AI into architectural design education to foster creativity and critical thinking, emphasizing the underlying design principles and methods beyond mere visual outputs. The principal findings demonstrate that AI tools have the capacity to considerably extend the scope of design possibilities, assisting students in transcending the conventional boundaries of design. However, the research underscores the necessity of striking a balance between visual outputs and conceptual depth, ensuring that AI serves as an aid rather than a replacement in the comprehensive design process.

A robust theoretical framework is vital for guiding AI integration and fostering critical understanding and thinking among students. This research contributes to the ongoing discourse on the role of AI in reshaping architectural practice and education, proposing a balanced approach that values both technological proficiency and conceptual depth.
Artificial Intelligence as a Pedagogical Tool for Architectural Design Education
Authors:   Ozyegin University, Faculty of Architecture and Design Department of Architecture, Istanbul, Turkey, Gunaydin Donduran Cansu , Kasali Altug ,   Izmir Institute of Technology, Faculty of Architecture Department of Architecture, Izmir, Turkey, Dogan Fehmi ,   Izmir Institute of Technology, Faculty of Architecture Department of Architecture, Izmir, Turkey
Published: December 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly influencing art and design, with tools like ChatGPT, DALL.E, and Midjourney transforming the way designers create visual content from written descriptions. Since its launch, AI-powered systems have sparked widespread interest and expanded production practices in design and artistic creativity. This transition has ushered in a new era of co-authorship, in which human designers and AI systems collaborate to reshape the boundaries of design. The introduction of language-based diffusion models has enabled a harmonic integration of language and visual elements, resulting in creative design paradigms. However, this incorporation of AI raises serious concerns about the cultural and social relevance of AI-generated designs, which may become estranged from human contexts if heavily dependent on algorithms. The representation of architectural knowledge is also evolving, as AI allows for a return to textual and mathematical tools, rather than traditional visual representation methods. This transition creates substantial challenges and possibilities for architectural education, particularly in design studios. The integration of AI into design curricula has the potential to reshape architectural education, necessitating that educators adapt to technology advances. This study investigates these developments, providing insights into the evolving landscape of design pedagogy in the age of AI and contributing to the continuing debate about the role of AI in design and architecture.
A Study on Restrictions of Enemy-Benefiting Expressions and Constitutional Doctrine of Clear and Present Danger
Authors:   National Public Law Review, NAM Jeong-Ah
Published: December 2024

The constitutional evaluation of the National Security Law, which regulates e enemy-benefiting expressions, is necessary because, as the National Security Law itself declares, the fundamental human rights of the people must not be unreasonably restricted. For the constitutional evaluation of the clear and present danger doctrine, which is the criterion for judging the unconstitutionality of the regulation of enemy-benefiting expressions, it is necessary to look at the precedents of the U.S. Supreme Court as well as the authoritative interpretation of the Korean Constitutional Court and Supreme Court. When a clear and present danger doctrine is applied to an expression that benefits the enemy, it can be seen as a very important judgment factor in the 'situation' or 'context' in which enemy-benefiting expressions are evaluated. The situation or context is directly connected to the 'present danger' problem. The Constitutional Court and the Supreme Court of Korea do not directly mention the clear and present danger doctrine while conducting a constitutional evaluation of the regulation of expressions that benefit Article 7 (5) of the National Security Act, but rather emphasize only the clarity aspect of risk (including the clear danger of substantive harm) and adopt the criterion of active and aggressive expression. Nonetheless in either case, the Constitutional Court and the Supreme Court of Korea seem to presuppose a large part of the present danger. In order to properly evaluate this argument, it is necessary to carefully examine the clear and present danger doctrine application in the US Supreme Court cases.
Influxos da escatologia latino-americana na Spes non confundit do Papa Francisco
Authors: Oliveira de Moraes Abimar , Augusto Welter Fabio
Published: December 2024

Na Bula de convocação do Jubileu Ordinário do ano de 2025 Spes non Confundit ­– A esperança não engana – o Papa Francisco nos recorda que caminhar na esperança para o encontro com o Senhor Jesus é a grande meta e sentido para a existência humana, pois apresenta à pessoa um horizonte de plenitude eterna e faz com que, na fé e na esperança, em gestos e escolhas, o seu caminhar presente seja iluminado. Crer na vida eterna é o ponto de apoio fundamental para fé cristã. A escatologia produzida em contexto latino-americano tem insistido que a fé professada deve estar relacionada com a busca de sentido para vida e para morte. Cultivada como virtude e buscada na fé, faz a vida mover-se ao encontro das situações desesperançadas para ser uma presença e uma missão de esperança. Por fim, o artigo busca indicar como tal contribuição da teologia latino-americana pode ser encontrada na Bula de proclamação do Jubileu de 2025. Quando, nas situações vivenciais de morte e sofrimento, a solidariedade, os gestos de amor animados pela fé forem os sinais do ressuscitado na vida das pessoas, a esperança será uma palavra que dá sentido para continuarem sua jornada.
Economic Growth and Inflation Responses Caused by Political Condition and Corruption Shocks in Supporting SDGs: Case Study of Asean Countries
Authors: Prasetyo Alvin Sugeng , Idialis Alifah Rokhmah , Purwanto Hery , Vibriyanto Norita , Sumarto  , Listiana Yufita
Published: December 2024

Objective: The research objective of this study is to examine and analyze the interaction of economic growth, inflation, political condition, and corruption in ASEAN to support the achievement of SDGs in each country.
 
Theoretical Framework: The theories used in this study are Philips' theory related to inflation and unemployment, aggregate demand theory related to inflation and output, institutional theory for political stability and corruption.
 
Method: The method used is PVAR for the period 2010-2023. The first stage is testing and analyzing the stationary panel with the LLC test approach. The second stage is testing and analyzing the shock response of macroeconomic variables with political conditions and corruption.
 
Results and Discussion: The estimation results show that the variables used in this study are stationary at the level level, so there is no need to conduct a cointegration test. The impulse response results show that the interaction of economic variables is responsive to the performance of political stability and corruption.
 
Research Implications: The policy recommendations provided by this study are to maintain political stability and reduce the level of corruption. In addition, the governments of each ASEAN country need to strengthen cooperation related to law, economy, and others. This will be able to support the achievement of SDGs in each country.
Digital Innovations in Retail and Their Role in Promoting Sustainable Business Models
Authors: Popenkova Daria , Garnova Anastasia , Garnov Andrey
Published: December 2024

Objective: The article aims to highlight the positions of modern authors on the use of technology in retail. The authors examine what role technologies play for every participant of retail process and in every stage of it in order to create a new approach to the topic.
 
Method: The study employs the method of literature review, comparative analysis and critical synthesis.
 
Results and Discussion: The article contains the approaches of different authors to assessing the effectiveness of technology implementation in retail. The analysed approaches outline various key aspects to consider when using technologies in retail. The authors propose to divide retail process in 3 stages – each of the stages may have different technologies’ usage possibilites. The majority of authors propose to take into account personal charakteristics of customers, their feelings and needs.
 
Research Implications: The thoroughly conducted analysis of approaches allows to combine the most advantageous sides of it to create a unique and new model of using technologies in retail.
Capital Utilization of Incumbent Female Politicians (Case Study: Victory of Female Politicians in Three Legislative Election Periods in the Semarang Regency)
Authors:   Student, Political Science, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Diponegoro , Semarang, Indonesia, Ulfa Lailiya Nuriya , Martini Rina ,   Lecturer, Political Science, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Diponegoro , Semarang, Indonesia, Sardini Nur Hidayat ,   Lecturer, Political Science, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Diponegoro , Semarang, Indonesia
Published: December 2024

This article examines the capital utilization of two female politicians who have successfully maintained their positions for three consecutive terms in the Semarang Regency People's Representative Council (Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat Daerah/DPRD). Periodically, the election results indicate a continued decline in the representation of women in the DPRD of Semarang Regency. Despite this, the two incumbent politicians in this article managed to retain their positions. This study uses a descriptive qualitative method, with data collection through in-depth interviews with two incumbent female politicians and several other informants, such as members of political parties, campaign teams, and voters. The findings in this study reveal that political capital, social capital, and economic capital play an important role in the victory of incumbent female politicians. This study also revealed that, despite the strong political and social capital of these two female politicians during their second and third terms, these factors did not diminish their need for economic capital to win the election.
Social Economic Analysis of Financial Inclusion and Poverty in Indonesia
Authors:   Universitas Andalas, Indonesia, . Yeniwati ,   Unversitas Negeri Padang, Indonesia, . Elfindri ,   Universitas Andalas, Indonesia, Bachtiar Nasri ,   Universitas Andalas, Indonesia
Published: December 2024

This article analyzes the impact of financial inclusion on poverty in Indonesia using data from the 2020 National Socioeconomic Survey (Susenas), with household heads as the sample. The study posits the hypothesis that financial inclusion significantly contributes to poverty reduction. The analytical method applied is the probit logit model, considering that the dependent variable is binary. The results indicate that financial inclusion has a negative and significant effect on poverty, with a probability of 0.000 at a 5% significance level. This suggests that increasing financial inclusion can reduce the risk of poverty by up to 8.2%. These findings underscore the importance of access to and use of financial services for households in the effort to alleviate poverty. Therefore, policies are needed to support the enhancement of financial inclusion through the expansion of access to financial services, improvement of financial literacy, adjustment of financial products and services, and cross-sector coordination among the government, private sector, and financial institutions.
Sruktur Anatomi Spatha Beberapa Tanaman Suku Araceae
Authors: Viranda Ega , Ermayanti  , Santri Didi Jaya
Published: December 2024

The Araceae family is family known as the talas-talasan group. One of the unique things about Araceae is that it has spatha, which serves as a flower protector. The anatomical study of spathes is still very limited, so the purpose of this research is to understand the anatomical structure of the spathes of several plants in the Araceae family, including Dieffenbachia oerstedtii Schoot, Aglaonema commutatum Schoot, Spathiphyllum wallisii Regel, Anthurium plowmanii Croat, and Anthurium andraeanum Linden ex André. The fresh spatha was sectioned transversely and paradermally, stained by 1% of safranin. The slides were observed using a light microscope. The result showed that the structure of tissue generally resembles to the structure of leaves. The arrangement of tissues from the outermost to the innermost, namely the cuticle, epidermis, parenchyma, and vascular tissue. The types of stomata are tetracytic and anomocytic that distributed on both of leaf surface (amphistomatic) in all species, except and Anthurium andraeanum which have stomata only on lower surface (hypostomatic).
AI and Sustainability in E-Commerce: An Integrated Approach
Authors:   Senior Manager, Product Management, Walmart eCommerce, USA, Arora Ridhima
Published: December 2024

The e-commerce industry has transformed the global retail ecosystem, bringing unprecedented convenience and variety to consumers at the time they want it.
Diabetic Ketoacidosis and Sepsis: A Diagnostic Challenge
Authors:   UOC Medicine 3, AORN A. Cardarelli, Naples, Italy, Monda Guido Di
Published: December 2024

Background: Diabetic ketoacidosis is the most common
complication of diabetes mellitus; infection can be a precipitating
factor in almost 50% of cases.
Description of the Case Report: A 74-year-old woman with
type 2 diabetes was admitted at our emergency department for
an alteration of consciousness, afebrile, abdominal rush with an
eschar and a vesicular rash extended to the entire left arm. The
patient had severe metabolic acidosis with glucose of 720 mg/
dL and hyperlactatemia. Restoration of intravascular volume and
correction of electrolyte abnormalities, acidosis and hyperglycemia
were carried out. After 20 minutes she had a worsening of the
consciousness state (GCS 8). A non-contrast head CT was negative
for acute hemorrhagic or ischemic changes, and an EEG was free
of clear epileptiform abnormalities. Neck examination showed
rigidity in flexion and doubtful meningeal signs. Due to the
high index of suspicion, lumbar puncture was performed that
revealed clear cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), hyperglycorrhachia,
proteinorrhachia, pleocytosis. Empirically, patient was started
with Acyclovir. CSF -PCR was positive to the Varicella Zoster
Virus, leading to the diagnosis of Herpetic Encephalitis.
Conclusions: Encephalitis can occur without fever. Alteration
of consciousness, common to both diabetic ketoacidosis and
encephalitis, can be a confounding factor for a correct diagnos
Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA): Our Experience
Authors:   UOC Medicina 3, AORN A Cardarelli, Napoli, Italy, A Parisi
Published: December 2024

Background
Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA) is a rare
antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis,
characterized by asthma, eosinophilia and granulomatous or
vasculitic involvement of several organs. We tried to analyze
clinical phenotype and treatment in 3 patients diagnosed of EGPA
at our hospital.
Materials and Methods
A retrospective analysis was made of 3 patients diagnosed of EGPA
at Cardarelli Hospital from 2017 at 2023. Data regarding personal
antecedents, clinical manifestations, analytical parameters,
histology, and clinical course were collected.
Results
Of the 3 cases, 2 were women, 2 were diagnosed at an age
between 51 and 80 years; one case to 22 years. All patients had
antecedents of bronchial asthma and eosinophilia. Among clinical
manifestations, women presented sensory-motor symmetric axonal
neuropathy, two patients had fever and interstitial lung disease,
the younger woman presented with pericarditis. One had non
severe EGPA, two severe EGPA. For remission maintenance, in
patients with severe EGPA, we used DMARDs, mepolizumab
and glucocorticoids. In the patient with non-severe EGPA, only
glucocorticoids in combination with mepolizumab.
Discussion
Our experience showed that EGPA patients should be offered the
best care through interdisciplinary management and well-defined
treatment-to-target approaches to achieve remission.
Sneddon-Wilkinson Disease (SPD) vs HydroxychloroquineInduced Acute Generalised Exanthematous Pustulosis (AGEP) in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patient
Authors:   University of Naples Federico II, School of Specialization in Geriatrics, Italy, C Canitano
Published: December 2024

Background
Sneddon-Wilkinson disease, also known as subcorneal pustular
dermatosis (SPD), is a rare chronic skin disorder characterized
by recurrent crops of sterile pustules arranged in a characteristic
arcuate or annular pattern. We report a case of SPD primarily
defined hydroxychloroquine-induced AGEP.
Case History
A 68-year-old woman with a history of hypertension and a recent
diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis in treatment with prednisone
5 mg/bid and hydroxychloroquine 200 mg/bid, was admitted
at our hospital for a generalized erythema, a pruritic pustular
eruption and a burning sensation all over her body, developer
after starting treatment with hydroxychloquine and two weeks
before the hospital admission it was interrupted. Biopsie was
performed, and histological examination demonstrated a lesions
compatible with AGEP induced by hydroxychloroquine. The
patient started topical and sistemic corticosteroids. Nevertheless,
during the hospitalisation another biopsy was practised due to
the poor symptomatic improvement. New histopathology shows
superficialperivascular infiltrate of neutrophils and lymphocytes.
. This presentation led to a diagnosis of SPD. The patients started
acitretrein bd with improvemnt of lesions.
Discussion
SPD has been considered a subtype of psoriasis and pemphigus
vulgaris It is necessary in patients with autoimmune diseases a
correct diagnosis for an appropriatete treatment.
Diabetes Retinopathy: An Often Undermined Complication
Authors:   Diabetology-Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine, §Ophtalmology Unit, Italy, Maffettone Ada , Papaccio Rosaria ,   Diabetology-Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine, §Ophtalmology Unit, Italy
Published: December 2024

Background
In Campania region there are approximately 460000 patients at
risk of blindness due to complications of diabetes. Manifestations
of diabetic retinopathy include microaneurysms, intraretinal
hemorrhage, exudates, macular edema, macular ischaemia,
neovascularization, vitreous hemorrhage, and tractional retinal
detachment. Early diagnosis and management of patients with
diabetic retinopathy are essential to saving sight. It is important
to raise awareness among people with diabetes of the importance
of going to the ophthalmologist, even in the absence of symptoms,
to carry out an examination of the fundus of the eye.
Materials and Methods
On July 5th 2024, the Diabetology Unit and the Ophtalmology
Unit of Monaldi Hospital organized an awareness and prevention
campaign day for diabetic maculopathy entitled “Diabetes, let’s
keep an eye on it”. We selected 65 type 2 diabetic patients with
retinopathy. Patients usually performed eye exam every year and
were chosen with a diagnosis of background retinopathy in the
last year.
Results
We performed 55 eye exams to 30 male and 25 female T2D patients.
Mean age was 56+7, HbA1c 7.1+0.9; 10% of all pts suffered from
heart failure, 78% suffered from blood hypertension, 39% was
hypercholesterolemic. Despite their routinary yearly eye visits
patients showed: 23% microaneurysms, 10% macular ischaemia,
16% neovascularization, 7% tractional retinal detachment, never
observed in previous check ups.
Discussion
Despite doctor prescriptions, patients tend to neglect their sight
check ups, skipping them at least until the disease has caused
significant damage when it is more difficult to intervene on. To
reverse this trend, it is therefore essential to carry out information
and awareness campaigns that give patients with diabetes
the opportunity to learn about the risks linked to the onset of
retinopathy and the importance of prevention”.
Race between Mobile Network Infrastructure and Smart Device Capabilities: Readiness and Implications
Authors:   USA, Sridhar Tharunika
Published: December 2024

This study examines mobile communication network infrastructure and device development, assessing progress and failures. Smartphones featuring
biometric verification, high-definition cameras, and voice-activated assistants have increased mobile Internet use. Smartphones use Wi-Fi and 3G,
4G, and 5G cellular networks to make communication faster and more reliable, revolutionizing it. However, data-intensive devices are increasing
network traffic, straining existing infrastructure. Modern technology like millimeter-wave frequencies is needed to boost mobile communication
networks, especially 4G networks, to satisfy this growing demand. This study found that mobile communication infrastructure drastically underserves
traffic control and emergency communication. These functionalities are becoming increasingly important as mobile devices proliferate. The report
underlines the need to address these concerns and investigates innovative technology that improves traffic management and emergency communication
systems to bridge the gap between present infrastructure capacity and mobile device usage.
Localização de centros de distribuição por análise multicritério
Authors: Pinto Ana Giulia Nascimento , Freitas Cláudia Regina de , Luche José Roberto Dale
Published: December 2024

A localização de um centro de distribuição (CD) pode agregar valor significativo a uma empresa, ajustando suas entregas para chegarem no tempo programado e/ou expandindo sua carteira de clientes. Os critérios analisados na tomada de decisão para a determinação de uma unidade industrial muitas vezes podem ser subjetivos, com cada especialista trazendo diferentes conhecimentos baseados em sua experiência profissional. Portanto, a transformação desses dados para permitir uma análise multicritério é essencial. Este estudo de caso avalia a implantação de centros de distribuição no estado de São Paulo, considerando cidades com clientes localizados. Utilizando informações de onze clientes e considerando os centros das cidades como pontos de localização, os clientes foram divididos em três grupos. Foram analisadas três possíveis localizações para o Grupo 1, quatro para o Grupo 2 e duas para o Grupo 3. Aplicou-se a Teoria de Fuzzy, que envolve as etapas de Fuzzificação, Base de Regras, Inferência e Defuzzificação, convertendo critérios subjetivos em números para determinar a melhor localização para cada grupo. Os resultados indicaram Sorocaba como a localização ideal para o Grupo 1, Bragança Paulista para o Grupo 2, e São José dos Campos ou Caçapava para o Grupo 3, ambas atendendo aos critérios após a defuzzificação.
Otimização do fluxo de atendimento multidisciplinar a crianças com dificuldades de aprendizagem
Authors: Nessy Vanessa Maciel , Simões Wagner Lourenzi
Published: December 2024

Este estudo de caso analisa o processo de atendimento multidisciplinar a crianças com dificuldades de aprendizagem na rede urbana de ensino, mostrando a importância da educação especial e inclusiva. proteção. A simulação foi realizada com dados de 2023 e identificou a neurologia como principal barreira. A nova simulação duplicou a capacidade da neurologia, aumentou o número de crianças examinadas e reduziu o tempo de espera. Investir na formação contínua, incorporar novas tecnologias e otimizar processos é essencial não apenas para garantir a inclusão, mas também para enfrentar os desafios educacionais que afetam nossas crianças. Através de simulações, verifica-se que aumentando a capacidade de um dos alunos, com a adição de 1 quadro profissional, poderá atender mais 332 alunos por ano, eliminando o atual déficit de 327 alunos por ano. O tempo total para concluir todo o processo teve uma redução expressiva, tornando o fluxo mais ágil, e o tempo entre a entrada do aluno no processo e a notificação passou de 68,47 dias para 42,28 dias.
Media and Technology in the Teaching of Corpus Languages after the Pandemic: the Syriac Language at the University of Salamanca
Authors: GARCÍA GONZÁLEZ Vega María
Published: December 2024

The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic led to a worldwide compulsory shift from face-to-face
teaching to virtual teaching and e-learning at all levels of the educational system. The teaching of
the Syriac language, one of the subjects comprised in the Degree in Hebrew and Aramaic Studies
offered by the University of Salamanca, Spain, changed from a traditional method with ICT support
to a more active one, the Flipped Classroom, adapted to the features of a corpus language. In this
paper we aim to show this process of adaptation and the results from several Teaching Innovation
Projects compiled over the last four academic years.
Romanian as a Foreign Language: Romanian in the Imaginary of the Foreign Student in the Preparatory Year Study Program. The Linguistic and Intercultural Competence of the Foreign Student
Authors: DEFTU Irina Marinela
Published: December 2024

This paper explores the complexities of intercultural identity development, focusing on the
challenges faced by foreigners adapting to a new cultural context. The movement into a new
dimension of perception, experience, and education results in boundary ambiguity, where the
individuals’ original cultural identities become fluid. This process involves internal conflicts,
ambivalent moments, and a constant negotiation between loyalty to one’s original culture and the
need to adapt. The paper also examines how foreign students in Romania experience “personal
shock” and how cultural tolerance is often prioritized over respect for the host country, hindering
the development of a balanced intercultural identity.
Pre-service Teachers’ Perceptions of TBLT
and the Introduction of Rap Battles in Foreign
Language (FL) Teaching
Authors:   Universidade da Coruña, GALÁN-RODRÍGUEZ Noelia Mª
Published: December 2024

The latest educational trends have put emphasis on a communi-
cative approach to FL teaching and learning, focusing on meaning, functionality, and the integration of skills (Richards and Rodgers 2015). Therefore, it is necessary that FL teachers become acquainted with methodologies which follow an integrated-skills approach such as TBLT. This article analyses pre-service teachers’ uptakes on TBLT and the use of rap battles in FL teaching in primary education through an exploratory analysis. After having taken a one-week course on TBLT in a TEFL module, a questionnaire was given to participants. Results show that pre-service teachers understand the importance of integrating all language skills in FL lessons for primary school students as well as the 4 Cs on learning and innovation skills (Partnership for 21st-Century Learning 2011). Furthermore, they report that rap battles are motivating and creative resources which could be exploited in FL lessons, although they also point out some challenges.
Assessing the Association between Provision of Sports Facilities and Student Sporting Talent Development in Public Secondary Schools in Meru County, Kenya
Authors: Karemu Lucy Karemi , Maithya Paul , Kisirkoi Florence
Published: December 2024

The study assessed the relationship between the availability of sports facilities and the development of sporting talent among students in public secondary schools in Meru County, Kenya. The study attempted to establish whether, with increased sports facilities, the students’ sporting talent development improved. The research employed a convergent parallel design, merging quantitative data from questionnaires and qualitative data from semi-structured interviews conducted with principals, games masters, and students from 172 schools in Meru county. The analytical methods included the use of both descriptive and inferential statistics. The results indicated a direct relationship between the quality of sports facilities and the level of student sports talent development. Precisely, schools with better-developed sports facilities are favorably positioned to report better student participation and their performance in sports. For example, 56.5% of the respondents felt the current facilities were wanting, which affects the students’ performance in sports. The null hypothesis (Ho), however, was rejected, yielding evidence of a significant relationship between the provision of facilities and sporting talent development (Chi-square=51.80, p<.00001). The study recommends to school administrators that facility improvement and maintenance be given the highest consideration, such that more and more facilities are opened up for the use of all students. The allocation of sports facilities resources in public schools must be an agenda of policy planners. Further, sports programs have to be assessed continuously and realigned to the needs of students at all times. In effect, these point to the need for adequate facilities to provide support for the development of student-athletes. The study is crucial not only in bridging the regional gap that existed in such data but also as a model for other similar research exercises in other contexts toward policy enhancement and educational planning for the holistic development of students through sports.
Rancang Sistem Informasi Penggajian Karyawan Berbasis Website
Authors: Fadillah Gilang Harsya
Published: December 2024

Penelitian ini membahas tentang rancang bangun sistem informasi penggajian karyawan dengan menggunakan metode waterfall. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah menyediakan platform yang efisien dan mudah digunakan bagi perusahaan dalam mengelola proses penggajian karyawan secara lebih efektif, khususnya dalam hal mengatur dan menghitung pembayaran gaji serta hak-hak karyawan lainnya. Dengan penerapan metode waterfall, penelitian ini diharapkan dapat memberikan solusi yang terstruktur dan terencana dalam pengembangan sistem informasi penggajian karyawan, sehingga dapat memenuhi kebutuhan perusahaan dengan lebih baik.
Pengembangan Sistem Embedded pada Robot Penghindar Objek Berbasis Sensor HC-SR04
Authors: Widodo Amin , Sumaedi Ade
Published: December 2024

Penelitian ini mengkaji perancangan dan implementasi sistem embedded pada robot penghindar obyek menggunakan sensor Ultrasonik HC-SR04. Sensor ini berperan penting mendalam mendeteksi obyek di sekitar robot, sehingga dapat menghindari benturan yang berpotensi merusaknya. Fokus utama penelitian adalah pengembangan algoritma dan sistem kendali yang responsif dan akurat dalam menghindari rintangan. Penelitian mencangkup tahapan dari perancangan hingga implementasi pada robot fisik, dengan pengujian teliti untuk mengukur performa. Hasil pengujian menunjukan bahwa algoritma dan sistem yang diterapkan efektif dalam mendeteksi dan menghindari rintangan, dengan respons yang baik dalam berbagai kondisi lingkungan. Penelitian ini menegaskan peran signifikan sensor HC-SR04 dalam meningkatkan kemampuan navigasi robot, serta memberikan panduan teknis bagi pengembangan dan wawasan tentang aplikasi teknologi serupa dibidang robotika.
Studi Perbandingan Arsitektur Rumah Adat Baduy Dalam dan Baduy Luar
Authors: Delyuzir Randy Dwiyan
Published: December 2024

Penelitian ini menganalisis perbandingan arsitektur rumah adat Baduy Dalam dan Baduy Luar dengan studi kasus di Kampung Cibeo dan Kampung Keduketug, Desa Kanekes, Kabupaten Lebak, Banten. Penelitian bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi elemen fisik arsitektur, termasuk bukaan (jendela dan pintu), material bangunan, tata ruang, dan bentuk atap. Penelitian dilakukan dengan pendekatan kualitatif dan kuantitatif melalui observasi langsung, wawancara, dan pengukuran elemen arsitektur. Hasil analisis menunjukkan perbedaan signifikan pada area bukaan: rumah adat Baduy Dalam cenderung tertutup dengan ventilasi alami melalui celah anyaman bambu, sedangkan rumah adat Baduy Luar memiliki lebih banyak bukaan jendela dan pintu yang menyesuaikan fungsi ruang. Struktur rumah keduanya berbentuk panggung dengan material lokal seperti bambu, kayu, dan material atap daun aren. Kesimpulan penelitian menegaskan bahwa rumah adat Baduy mencerminkan adaptasi yang kuat terhadap lingkungan alam dan tradisi adat. Rumah Baduy Dalam mempertahankan nilai konservatif, sementara rumah Baduy Luar menunjukkan pengaruh eksternal. Penelitian ini memberikan kontribusi bagi pelestarian arsitektur tradisional dan pengembangan desain berkelanjutan berbasis kearifan lokal.
Setenta años para el Modelo de Doble Hélice de ADN: Relevancia para las Neurociencias y otras disciplinas
Authors: Cortés Manuel E. , Herrera Aliaga Eduard
Published: December 2024

Este artículo tiene como objetivo el conmemorar los setenta años del modelo de doble hélice del ADN y su impacto en diversas disciplinas, especialmente en las Neurociencias. Revisa la evolución histórica desde Mendel hasta la era postgenómica, destacando cómo la estructura del ADN ha revolucionado la Biología Molecular y ha facilitado la comprensión de la herencia y los tratamientos médicos. Explora la relevancia de la Genética Molecular en el estudio de los trastornos neurológicos, permitiendo avances significativos en Neurogenética. También discute las implicaciones éticas y filosóficas de la manipulación genética y el impacto sociocultural del ADN. El artículo concluye que la era postgenómica, con avances como la edición genética y el ADN sintético, continuará transformando la genética y las neurociencias, subrayando la necesidad de una reflexión ética profunda para garantizar que estos avances científicos, iniciados con la propuesta de la doble hélice, beneficien a la humanidad en su conjunto.
To assess the relationship between neck pain and handgrip strength due to text neck syndrome in medical students
Authors: Gujral Tanya , Rajlaxmi  , Rai Richa Hirendra
Published: December 2024

Background: to evaluate the association between the strength of a student's grasp and text neck syndrome.
Methodology: on 60 college students, correlation research was conducted. were assigned into two equal groups (groups A and B) at random; group A represents those who use cell phones for less than four hours each day. Group B is made up of those who use their smartphones for more than four hours each day. individuals with a history of upper limbs or neck traumas, inflammatory joint disease, Genetic spinal deformity, or history of surgery the neck were excluded. The subjects filled out a detailed assessment form that asked for information like Name, age, dominant hand, how many hours were spent using a phone, and Neck Disability Index are also included. Later, the strength of their dominant hand's grip was evaluated using a digital hand dynamometer. Result: the connection between the neck disability index and the power of the hands' grasp test was evaluated using Pearson's correlation coefficient because the data were not regularly distributed. There is no significant difference between the groups. Conclusion: prolonged use of smartphones increases neck pain without affecting on handgrip strength.
Serum Interleukin-6 seems to be comparable in patients with type 2 diabetes and those with impaired fasting glucose
Authors: Hashim Raid , Al-Sharifi Nabigh A.Naji , Nathir Israa , Aljubori Anas
Published: December 2024

Prediabetes is a relatively common medical problem that is supposed to precede the development of diabetes mellitus. Many trials have been performed to predict the transformation of prediabetes into frank diabetes mellitus depending on the alterations in certain biomarkers related to inflammation. The current study aims to estimate serum interleukin-6 (IL-6) in individuals with impaired fasting glucose and compare it to that of patients with new-onset type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Methods: This cross-sectional study enrolled 159 randomly selected participants who were equally classified according to their history and laboratory findings into healthy control, prediabetes and newly diagnosed diabetes mellitus groups. Serum IL-6 was measured in all participants and statistically compared and correlated with body mass index (BMI) and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c).
Results: The mean serum IL-6 has shown no significant difference between the control and prediabetes groups while it was significantly higher in the diabetes group compared to both control and prediabetes groups. In addition, a poor correlation has been revealed between serum IL-6 and HbA1c.
Conclusion: The absence of a sustained increase in serum IL-6 in the 3 studied groups questions its beneficial role as a predictor of the progression of type 2 diabetes from the prediabetes state.
Evaluation of intravenous immunoglobulin management practices by hospital pharmacists in Algeria
Authors: Laribi Boutheyna
Published: December 2024

Introduction. Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) is effective in treating many
indications, but its availability is limited due to global shortages and high cost.
Materials and methods. This national prospective study examined the mechanism of management and control of intravenous immunoglobulins (IVIg) by hospital pharmacists in Algeria, with emphasis on shortage situations. An online questionnaire used to assess pharmacists' knowledge, attitudes and practices. Results. This study involved 75 hospital pharmacists, of whom 77% had already spent IVIG. Almost all of these pharmacists require a personal prescription to dispense; however, 40.4% of them systematically carry out pharmaceutical validation. In addition, 96.5% of hospital
pharmacists ask for the dose, while 66.7% of them ask for the patient's age and weight. In the event of an off-label indication, 15.1% of pharmacists automatically refuse to dispense IVIG. It is interesting to note that 81.5% of pharmacists are not familiar with the systems for prioritizing indications used in certain countries in the event of a shortage. Despite this, they proposed their own prioritization based on their knowledge and the indications that should be prioritized in the event of a shortage of immunoglobulins. Conclusion. The proper use of immunoglobulins constitutes a challenge for public health, and it is essential to make changes to practices and prescribing habits in order to limit the use of these products to justified indications. It
is essential to establish clear guidelines for the distribution of Ig, in particular in the event of a shortage.
Contribution of the awake prone position associated with NIV/High flow nasal oxygenation in the management of respiratory distress covid-19
Authors: Belaggoun Souhila
Published: December 2024

Introduction. Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is an acute hypoxemic respiratory failure associated with diffuse inflammation and severe gas exchange disorder, its management is diagnostic and etiological, its treatment consists in improving the hematosis by the supply of oxygen in order to straighten the PaO2/FiO2 ratio often collapsed for better results the association with certain techniques would make it possible to improve these exchanges. Awake prone positioning has been attempted for patients with severe Sars-Cov2 with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) and has been shown around the world to improve oxygenation and potentially avoid intubation. Methods. This work is a retrospective study; descriptive;
transverse; monocentric, over a period of seven months. Results. 93 patients are participating in the study, they are admitted to medical intensive care at the Batna University Hospital for acute hypoxemic respiratory distress on Covid-19 pneumonia out of a total admission of 200 patients; the object of this work is to determine the impact of this technique on the oxygenation of patients as well as on morbidity and mortality in a pandemic context with the global health crisis. Conclusion. The clinical application of awake prone position in acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) Covid has paved the way for a practice that has brought favorable results and avoided intubation and its constraints in many patients.
Malaria: epidemiological and diagnostic aspects. Retrospective study in Oran, Algeria
Authors: NADIR Imene
Published: December 2024

Malaria is a vector-borne parasitosis which represents a real public health problem. It seemed essential for us to describe the main characteristics of imported malaria cases admitted to the parasitology laboratory of the University Hospital of Oran and to carry out diagnostic examinations of blood samples sent to our laboratory. The classic reference techniques made from 42 samples revealed 20 positive cases. Most were from patients coming from Cameroon.
Stakeholder and patient experience with virtual reality in burn treatment – a study of the Cold River application in a clinical setting
Authors: Zielina Martin , Zajíček Robert , Lipový Břetislav
Published: December 2024

The use of virtual reality (VR) in medicine is rapidly expanding, particularly in areas like pain management, surgical training, and mental health therapy. This study examines the implementation and effects of the Cold River VR application, a fully immersive tool designed to help manage pain and anxiety during dressing changes for burn trauma patients in a Czech hospital. The Cold River application immerses patients in a peaceful, interactive virtual environment, utilizing eye-tracking technology to engage them without the need for physical controllers, which could interfere with wound care. The study included 67 participants and found that Cold River effectively distracted patients, making the often painful and anxiety-provoking dressing changes more bearable. While stakeholder interviews indicated that the VR application was generally well-received and seen as a valuable tool in reducing patient discomfort, challenges such as lengthy calibration and occasional issues with nausea and headset discomfort were noted. Importantly, the Cold River application increased patient engagement and reduced the psychological burden associated with burn care, though it also highlighted the need for customization based on individual patient preferences and conditions. Overall, the experience with Cold River suggests that immersive VR holds significant potential for improving patient care during burn treatment, particularly when tailored to specific patient needs and contexts.