bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Improving Students’ Vocabulary Using Riddles Game A Classroom Action Research
Authors: Ningrum Anggun Kurnia , Riyanti Dwi , Regina Regina
Published: June 2022

This research was aimed to find out how can riddles game improve students’ vocabulary. This research was conducted through classroom action research (CAR) design. This research used observation and measurement as the technique of data collection. The tools of data collection were observation checklist, field note, and vocabulary test. Then, the analysis strategy used in this research was qualitative analysis to analyze qualitative data and quantitative analysis to analyze quantitative data. The result of this research displayed that the students’ vocabulary mastery improved. Students were more enthusiastic in the learning process. They were more active in following the vocabulary learning process. Then, the mean score and individual score of students also improved. Based on the research findings, it can be concluded that riddles game can improve students’ vocabulary. The teacher can apply riddles game in teaching vocabulary.
IMPLEMENTASI PENDIDIKAN MULTIKULTURAL DI SMA NEGERI 1 TELUK KERAMAT
Authors: Januarti Agi , Zakso Amrazi , Supriadi Supriadi
Published: June 2022

This study aims to describe the implementation of multicultural education in 1 Teluk Keramat senior high school. This research is a qualitative research. The research subjects were Principals, Teachers, and Students. The results of the study show the strategies carried out by schools in implementing multicultural education through the implementation of multicultural education in schools seen from the dimension of content integration. integration into self-programmed and programmed self-development activities. Programmed self-development activities in the form of extracurricular activities, and non-programmed self-development activities consist of routine activities carried out on a scheduled basis, spontaneous activities and exemplary activities. Integration into social studies subjects, integration in subjects is carried out in each subject or theme in learning. Supporting factors are the school climate, school curriculum, facilities and infrastructure, the role of teachers, school programs and activities, and students. The inhibiting factors are individual attitudes, lack of diversity media, posters about diversity and multicultural values, and lack of socialization. In addition, multicultural education in the form of practical activities outside of school in particular is still lacking in schools. Efforts to overcome obstacles include emphasizing values of respect, respect and tolerance. Supported by school policies that carry out noble character education, add diversity posters, socialize, conduct activities outside of school by participating students in various activities outside of school.
MEMBANGUN KESADARAN MULTIKULTURAL PADA SISWA DI SEKOLAH BERBASIS AGAMA
Authors: Muliyani Muliyani , Bahari Yohanes , Rustiyarso Rustiyarso
Published: June 2022

Multiculturalism is a reality in Indonesian society that students must be aware and understand early on. An understanding of multiculturalism aims to enable students to respect their own culture and the culture of others, which includes differences in religion, ethnicity and race based on Pancasila and unity in diversity (Unity in Diversity). Education has an important role in instilling multicultural knowledge in students so students can apply their cultural values and respect other cultures in their daily lives in society. Whatever form the school must contain multicultural education in every learning. Although there are currently many faith-based schools such as Islamic Schools or Christian schools, which have homogeneous students in religion but the most important is how students remain aware of how to promote tolerance and respect for others in their surrounding environment. This paper will distcuss how faith-based schools such as Madrasah schools based on Islamic schools or Christian Schools build multicultural awareness in their students at school.
PERAN PENGELOLA RUMAH BACA DALAM MENINGKATKAN MINAT BACA PADA SISWA SEKOLAH DASAR DI KOTA PONTIANAK
Authors: Hasanah Mauizatul , Imran Imran , Fatmawati Fatmawati
Published: June 2022

The title of this study is "The Role of Reading House Managers in Increasing Reading Interest in Elementary School Students in Pontianak City". The purpose of this study was to determine the role of Reading House managers in organizing activities to increase reading interest in elementary school students at Rumah Baca, efforts made by the Reading House manager to increase reading interest in elementary school students at Rumah Baca and the obstacles faced by Rumah Baca managers in increasing interest read elementary students at Pontianak Reading House. The approach used is a qualitative approach with descriptive methods. Data collection techniques used were interview techniques and documentation, with data collection tools in the form of interview guides and documentation. Based on the results of interviews and documentation that researchers have carried out proves that the manager's role influences students' reading interest in the Reading House. There are supporting factors, namely the existence of educational institutions as a place of fostering and inhibiting factors, namely the scarcity of the existence of interesting books. The effort taken is to find the cause of the low interest in reading.
PENGARUH PENDIDIKAN DAN PELATIHAN KEWIRAUSAHAAN TERHADAP MINAT BERWIRAUSAHA PENGHUNI LAPAS PEREMPUAN DI PONTIANAK
Authors: Maryani Heni , Asriati Nuraini , Achmadi Achmadi
Published: June 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh pendidikan dan pelatihan kewirausahaan terhadap minat berwirausaha penghuni lapas perempuan Pontianak. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner yang diberikan kepada 84 napi dari berbagai jenis kejahatan. Metode penelitian yang peneliti gunakan adalah regresi linear berganda. Bentuk penelitian kuasi survei adalah analisis legresi linier berganda digunakan untuk mengetahui pengaruh dari variabel independen yaitu pengaruh pendidikan dan pelatihan kewirausahaan terhadap minat berwirausaha. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan kuisoner terhadap 84 responden/sampel. Hasil penelitian didapat, 1) Terdapat pengaruh pendidikan kewirausahaan terhadap minat berwirausaha penghuni lapas sebesar 98.6%, 2) Terdapat pengaruh pelatihan berwirausaha terhadap minat berwirausaha penghuni lapas sebesar 99.7%, 3) Terdapat pengaruh pendidikan dan pelatihan terhadap minat berwirausaha penghuni lapas sebesar 99.8% sedangkan sisanya (100% - 99.8% = 0.2%) merupakan kontribusi faktor yang tidak diteliti.
Efektifitas Model Pembelajaran Tipe Teams Accelerated Instruktion Dalam Meningkatkan Motivasi Belajar Dan Hasil Belajar Siswa
Authors: Maryani Maryani , Matsum Junaidi H. , Witarsa Witarsa
Published: June 2022

This study aims to identify the effectiveness of the learning model in the Cooperative Teaching Group (TAI) in improving the learning motivation and learning outcomes of the Class XI IS students in the MA Darussalam District of Mempawah Sengkubang. This study is a quantitative study with a quasi-experimental design (Quasi Experiment) research design. The population of this study was all students of XI IS class 93. The samples in this study were class X students of IS-1 as experimental classes and class X IS-2 as control class. The data in this study were processed by conclusion analysis. The results showed that the use of TAI's learning was effective in improving the motivation and learning outcomes of students in MA Darussalam, Mempawah District, Sengkubang.
Industrial markets of the power engineering industry and energy: comparative analysis
Authors: Shuvalova D. G. , Ovchinnikova Yu. A. , Lykova O. A.
Published: June 2022

The article considers the issue of the development of the industrial market of power engineering. The main problem of power engineering in the Russian Federation is the technological lag behind foreign competitors. It is worth considering the fact that 45 % of the equipment is outdated and requires updating. Therefore, import substitution and R&D development are an important goal for achieving industrial growth of the industry. Today, several state programs are being implemented for the development of power engineering and energy in general. In order to develop power engineering, it is necessary to understand the situation in the industry market. This article discusses the index of industrial production by regions of the Russian Federation. It was revealed that production is developing slowly, in some regions the index is less than 100 %. The analysis of market concentration showed that the industrial market of power engineering is moderately concentrated. This is due to the presence of leading enterprises in the industry market, to which the state provides fnancial support. In this regard, a schematic diagram of the inﬂuence of the concentration of the power engineering market on the energy market was constructed. Using the scheme, it is possible to identify possible reserves for improving production, increase the competitiveness of companies in the industry market, as well as evaluate promising areas for the development of regions and the country.
Raising the competitiveness and sustainability of a company in the context of digitalisation based on human resource capacity
Authors: Vorontsov N. V. , Afanasyev V. Y.
Published: June 2022

An innovative business model is the key to raising competitiveness and sustainability of a company in the context of rapid technological development and digitalisation. The model in question has to be bimodal with the company taking a proactive approach to modifcations based on soft management and human capital. Hence, it is an employee who plays the most crucial role in the innovation process in the modern world. Besides that, today’s managerial system must support personnel’s innovative potential and consider their incentives. This, in turn, leads to both higher efciency in total and qualitative multiplicative eﬀect when it comes to company’s competitive environment that quickly and accurately ensures high adaptability to external challenges and crises. The outcome of introducing innovations hinges on how an industry works, which is determined not only by its history but largely by the current state and level of corporate culture. In the course of the innovation process within the company other than optimizations for the economic benefts, decisions on changes in quality matter as well: safety and reliability, comfortable working conditions boosting productivity, higher quality and level of service (internal and external), corporate trainings and human development.
Gaussian process sensitivity analysis of a capacity fade model for lithium-ion batteries
Authors: Appiah Williams Agyei , Busk Jonas , Vegge Tejs , Bhowmik Arghya
Published: June 2022

Accurate battery models are important to maximise the utility of batteries which are ubiquitous in modern society from smartphones to electric vehicles. They act as digital twin of batteries and help in expeditious design optimization as well as help us explore interplay of electro- chemical phenomena. Here we present a sensitivity analysis of a pseudo-two-dimensional battery model coupled with a capacity fade model based on the formation of solid electrolyte interphase and the corresponding irreversible charge loss for Li-ion batteries. The proposed method is based on training an inexpensive differentiable surrogate Gaussian process regression model on observed input-output pairs and analysing the surrogate model to learn about the global and local sensitivities of the original system. Our results show that the proposed method is able to identify the most sensitive input parameters globally and that the same method can be used to explore local sensitivities around speci�c sets of inputs providing insights to the governing electrochemical process. In addition, we found a strong correlation between the growth of the solid electrolyte interphase and the irreversible charge loss especially at low current rates.
Water-soluble Bioisosteres of the ortho-substituted Phenyl Ring
Authors: Denisenko Aleksandr , Garbuz Pavel , Voloshchuk Nataliya , Holota Yuliia , Mykhailiuk Pavel
Published: June 2022

Water-soluble analogues of the ortho-substituted phenyl ring were developed. Replacement of the phenyl ring in bioactive compounds with 2 oxabicyclo[2.1.1]hexanes in many cases improved solubility, reduced lipophilicity, enhanced metabolic stability, and most importantly – retained bioactivity.
AI-Assisted Fusion of Scanning Electrochemical Microscopy Images Using Novel Soft Probe
Authors: Lin Yi-Hong , Tsai Chih-Ning , Chen Po-Feng , Lin Yen-Tzu , Darvishi Sorour , Girault Hubert , Lin Tung-Yi , Liao Mei-Yi , Lin Tzu-En
Published: June 2022

Scanning electrochemical microscopy (SECM) is one of the scanning probe techniques that has attracted considerable attention because of its ability to interrogate surface morphology or electrochemical reactivity. However, the quality of SECM images generally depends on the sizes of the electrodes and many uncontrollable factors. Furthermore, manipulating fragile glass ultramicroelectrodes and blurred images sometimes frustrate researchers. To overcome the challenges of modern SECM, we developed novel soft gold probes and then established the AI-assisted methodology for image fusion. A novel gold microelectrode probe with high softness was developed to scan fragile samples. The distribution of EGFR (protein biomarker) in oral cancer was investigated. Then, we fused the optical microscopic images and SECM images to enhance the image quality using Matlab software. However, by changing the parameters for image fusion, thousands of fused images were generated, which is annoying for researchers. Thus, a deep learning model was built to select the best-fused images according to the contrast and clarity of the fused images. Therefore, the quality of the SECM images was improved by using a novel soft probe followed by combining the image fusion technique. In the future, a new scanning probe with AI-assisted fused SECM image processing may be interpreted more preciously and contribute to the early detection of cancers.
THE WEDDING VOW AS A SPECIAL KIND OF TEXT
Authors: Ланских Юлия Владимировна
Published: June 2022

Статья рассматривает брачную клятву как особый вид церемониального текста. Прагматическое единообразие текстов свадебных клятв позволяет выделение ряда структурных особенностей на всех уровнях языковой системы. Материалом для исследования послужили современные брачные клятвы свободной формулировки на немецком языке.

The article deals with the marriage vow as a special kind of the ceremonial text. The pragmatic consistency of the wedding vows allows the identification of a number of structural features at all levels of the language system. The empiric material for the study was made up of free wedding vows in the modern German.
SEMANTICS OF RELIGIOUS RITUAL: THE PROBLEM OF MODALITIES AND CONNOTATIONS
Authors: Прилуцкий Александр Михайлович
Published: June 2022

Статья посвящена рассмотрению взаимообусловленности формирования модальных и коннотативных значений религиозного ритуала. В рамках данного исследования ритуал рассматривается как сложный метадискурс, характеризующийся выраженным диалектическим единством формы и содержания ритуальной коммуникации. В статье предложены принципы разграничения точек зрения участников ритуального действия, влияющих на герменевтику соответствующих ритуалов. Анализируется влияние мировоззренческого фактора на восприятие религиозных ритуалов.

The article is devoted to the consideration of the interdependence of the formation of modal and connotative meanings of a religious ritual. Within the framework of this study, ritual is considered as a complex metadiscourse characterized by a pronounced dialectical unity of the form and content of ritual communication. The article proposes the principles of differentiating the points of view of the participants in the ritual action, influencing the hermeneutics of the corresponding rituals. The influence of the ideological factor on the perception of religious rituals is analyzed.
REAL AND FICTIONAL PROPER NAMES IN CONTEMPORARY GERMAN LITERARY DISCOURSE
Authors: Сапожникова Лариса Михайловна
Published: June 2022

Целью данной статьи является изучение системы корреляции между вымышленными и реальными именами в литературном нарративе. В фокусе внимания находится новейший юмористический детективный роман «Мисс Меркель. Смерть в Уккермарк» современного немецкого автора Давида Сафье и его ономастическое пространство. Описываются особенности смыслообразования в художественном тексте, обусловленные внетекстовой реальностью.

The aim of this article is to examine the system of correlation between fictional and real names in the literary narrative. The focus is on the newest humorous detective novel Miss Merkel. Death in Uckermark by the contemporary German author David Safier and its onomastic space. We describe the peculiarities of meaning-making in the fiction text, conditioned by an out-of-text reality.
THE AUTHOR'S PERSPECTIVE AS A NARRATIVE CODE
Authors: Попова Татьяна Георгиевна , Лоскутова Светлана Витальевна
Published: June 2022

Статья посвящена описанию авторского ракурса как кода повествования. Авторы статьи выявляют важную роль художественного коннотата в процессе создания кодового выражения идеи художественного (прозаического, поэтического) повествования. В статье делается вывод о том, что коды повествования помогают нам «распаковывать» получаемое нами сообщение при декодировании закодированного отправителем послания.

The article is devoted to the description of the author's perspective as a narrative code. The author of the article reveals the important role of the artistic connotation in the process of creating a code expression of the idea of an artistic (prose, poetic) narrative. The article concludes that narrative codes help us unpack the information message we receive when decoding the message encoded by the sender.
TRANSLATION OF WEBSITE HOMEPAGES OF ONLINE STORES
Authors: Шурлина Ольга Викторовна , Фролов Иван Владимирович
Published: June 2022

В результате проведенного исследования определены основные принципы перевода и локализации стартовых страниц веб-сайтов интернет-магазинов. Было установлено, что специфика содержания стартовых страниц веб-сайтов требуют от переводчика использования определенных трансформаций для корректной адаптации контента, ориентированного на потенциального потребителя.

The authors consider the issues of translation of website homepages of online stores in the process of their localization. The study determines the basic principles of translating website homepages of online stores within the framework of a localization project. It was found that the stylistic features of the content of website homepages require the translator to use certain transformations to correctly adapt the content aimed at the consumer.
FORMATION OF LEVELS OF LINGUISTIC PERSONALITY OF MEDICAL STUDENTS IN THE PROCESS OF STUDYING LATIN
Authors: Курицына Ирина Юрьевна
Published: June 2022

В статье рассматриваются уровни формирования языковой личности студента - первокурсника медицинского вуза, развивающейся в процессе освоения латинского языка. В качестве критерия «развитости» в результате прохождения этого процесса выступают пять уровней модели языковой личности, предложенной Г.И. Богиным.

The article deals with different levels of development of the linguistic personality of the first-year medical student from various linguocultural groups in the process of mastering the Latin language. Five levels of the model of linguistic personality proposed by G.I. Bogin are used to define the stages of the linguistic personality development.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT BUDGET ORIENTATION: A CRITIQUE OF BUDGET POLICY
Authors: MAHDALENA MAHDALENA , ANDRY ANDRY , HALIAH HALIAH
Published: June 2022

This study aims to determine the orientation of the budget in the process of preparing and determining local government budgets. The research was conducted by the local government of Gorontalo City. Habermas’s communicative action theory approach as part of the critical approach was chosen as the method in this research to capture the reality of budget orientation in the preparation and determination of local government budgets. Data collection techniques were carried out through in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation. The informants in this study were from BAPPEDA, members of BANGGAR, and several officials from offices related to regional finance as many as 10 people.This study finds that the act of compromise in the communication pattern of local government administration on budget policies is motivated by political interests. Budget policy decisions are dominated by the power possessed by actors to determine budget priorities. Communication practice is characterized by negotiation and compromise and ignores the value of honesty as a prerequisite for validity to fulfill comprehensive aspects of communication competence (truth, accuracy, honesty). Communication that is built only because of interest as the cause of communicative action is not effective. The results of the study show that the shackles of communication harmony are the basis for consideration for making policy changes by prioritizing rationality to gain legitimacy and trust from the public to government administrators.
A Theoretical Analysis of Digital Payments Impact on MSME
Authors: Dhore Anupkumar
Published: June 2022

Digital Payments is spreading fast in India, making the country more developed technologically. Micro small medium enterprises (MSMEs) play an important role in a country’s economy, so managers must try to run their business according to the current concept of digital payments. People have different views and experiences with Digital Payments. Digital payments campaign helped in reduction of costs,boost in inbound traffic and better ranking in search engines. Digital describes electronic technology, which generates stores and process data. Payments which are then issued digitally using technologies like virtual cards further restrict payments to only transactions approved in advance. Digitalization means that it is necessary that the MSME is aware of digitalization as being important and having good effects. This paper focuses on exploring how digital media is used for payments, and for the expansion of business, particularly with MSME
Experiences of dietary advice and nutrition-related information: a qualitative analysis of primigravid women in England during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Prieto Laura Sophia
Published: June 2022

BackgroundThere is limited research in England on the impact and experiences of dietary advice and nutrition-related information for pregnant women. However, overseas research has shown that such information can cause women to feel anxious and confused. This study aimed to analyse the impact and experience amongst primigravids in England.MethodologyThis was a qualitative study. Twelve semi-structured individual interviews were carried out (videoconference and telephone). Interviews were audio recorded and transcribed verbatim. Inductive thematic analysis was used for data analysis. Data quality measures were adhered to throughout the research process.ResultsFive major themes were identified: ‘physiological changes and taste preferences’, ‘the health and safety of the baby comes first’, ‘scarcity of nutrition information given’, ‘seeking nutrition information for control’ and ‘every pregnant woman is unique’. Participants put the health and safety of their baby first, and this was amplified due to the COVID-19 pandemic. There was a lack of information given to participants from health care professionals. Information was broadly sought out as a way of exerting control; either to feel informed, or to restrict contact with new information in order to avoid feeling overwhelmed. In both cases, participants expressed that information was abundant. Official dietary guidelines were seen as trustworthy but too generic and not applicable to them. Some participants used multiple pregnancy apps with inaccurate information.ConclusionsAs nutrition in pregnancy is important for the woman and the growing foetus, midwives are in a critical position to advise primigravids in England. Further research is needed to understand their barriers for doing so. More is needed from the National Health Service to signpost women to using evidenced-based pregnancy apps and to enable a healthy nutrition environment post-pregnancy.
Lack of adherence to complementary feeding in middle socioeconomic status Pakistani infants and young children
Authors: Asghar Rai Muhamad , Fahim Huma , Lifschitz Carlos
Published: June 2022

PURPOSE.  Nine- and one-half percent of Pakistani children under five years of age are overweight, compared to the worldwide estimate of 5.6%. To help prevent under and over nutrition WHO recommends assessing infant and young child feeding practices for targeted interventions.  The objective of our study was to compare the dietary practices of metro and non-metro, middle socioeconomic class Pakistani children to WHO guidelines.

METHODS.  Trained female interviewers went door to door in arbitrarily selected middle-class neighborhoods of 7 cities and if children aged 6-23 months resided in the household, their mothers were asked to answer a questionnaire about their children’s initial and complementary feeding practices and specifically, their intake in the previous 24 hours.  Results of the survey were compared to WHO recommendations.

RESULTS.  The questionnaire was completed by 192 mothers.  Results indicated that 27%   of sample children had already received some food apart from any milk before age 6 months; for 6% this had occurred before the age of 3 months.  In the 7–12-month-old group, 11% had not yet received any complementary foods while this was the case for 6% of those aged 13–23-months.  Only 49% of the 12-17-month-old and 60% of the 18-23 achieved minimum dietary diversity.  Of the 13–23-month-olds, 80% routinely received sucrose-added foods and 71%, soft drinks.

CONCLUSIONS.  Major deviations from WHO recommendations were observed.  These included inadequate food diversity, early and late introduction of complementary feedings, and routine feeding of sweetened foods and beverages.  These findings should be taken into consideration when implementing educational measures for infant and young child feeding.
Review--Fruit and Vegetables:
Authors: Kent George
Published: June 2022

The book on Fruit and Vegetables: Opportunities and Challenges for Small-scale Sustainable Farming spelled out the central purpose of the global Year of Fruit and Vegetables in 2021. The book focuses on the economic value of fruit and vegetables for their producers. Pursuing the goal of increasing the incomes of small-scale farmers might lead them into serving more consumers with high incomes rather than those who are most needy. Perhaps the agencies involved could examine that issue in future projects.
An improved EEGNet for single-trial EEG classification in rapid serial visual presentation task
Authors: Zhang Hongfei , Wang Zehui , Yu Yinhu , Yin Haojun , Chen Chuangquan , Wang Hongtao
Published: June 2022

As a new type of brain–computer interface (BCI), the rapid serial visual presentation (RSVP) paradigm has attracted significant attention. The mechanism of RSVP is detecting the P300 component corresponding to the target image to realize fast and correct recognition. This paper proposed an improved EEGNet model to achieve good performance in offline and online data. Specifically, the data were filtered by xDAWN to enhance the signal-to-noise ratio of the electroencephalogram (EEG) signals. The focal loss function was used instead of the cross-entropy loss function to solve the classification problems of unbalanced samples. Additionally, the subject-specific data were fed to the improved EEGNet model to obtain a subject-specific model. We applied the proposed model at the BCI Controlled Robot Contest in World Robot Contest 2021 and won the second place. The average recall rate of the four participants reached 51.56% in triple classification. In the offline data benchmark dataset (64 subjects-RSVP tasks), the average recall rates of groups A and B reached 76.07% and 78.11%, respectively. We provided an alternative method to identify targets based on the RSVP paradigm.
A solution to supervised motor imagery task in the BCI Controlled Robot Contest in World Robot Contest
Authors: Gou Huixing , Piao Yi , Ren Jiecheng , Zhao Qian , Chen Yijun , Liu Chang , Hong Wei , Zhang Xiaochu
Published: June 2022

Background:

One of the most prestigious competitions in the world is the World Robot Conference. This paper presents the winning solution to the supervised motor imagery (MI) task in the BCI Controlled Robot Contest in World Robot Contest 2021.

Methods:

Data augmentation, preprocessing, feature extraction, and model training are the main components of the solution. The model is based on EEGNet, a popular convolutional neural networks model for classifying electroencephalography data.

Results:

Despite the model’s lack of stability, this solution was the most successful in the task. The channels closest to the vertex were the most helpful in feature extraction.

Conclusion:

This solution is suitable for supervised MI tasks not only in this competition but also in future scenarios.
Using of Golden Code Orthogonal Super-Symbol in Media-Based Modulation for Single-Input Multiple-Output Schemes
Authors: Bamisaye Ayodeji James , Quazi Tahmid
Published: June 2022

The media-based modulation (MBM) scheme is capable of providing high throughput, increasing spectrum efficiency, and enhancing bit error rate (BER) performance of communication systems. In this paper, an MBM employing radio frequency (RF) mirrors and golden code is investigated in a single-input multiple-output (GC-SIMO) application. The aim is to reduce complexity of the system, maximize linear relationships between RF mirrors and improve spectral efficiency of MBM to in order to obtain a high data rate with the use of less hardware. Orthogonal pairs of the super-symbol in the GC scheme’s encoder are employed, transmitted via different RF mirrors at different time slots in order to achieve the full data rate and high diversity. In the results having BER of 10−5 , the GC-SIMO, MBM exhibits better performance than GD-SIMO, with the gain of approximately 7 dB and 6.5 dB SNR for 4 b/s/Hz and 6 b/s/Hz, respectively. The derived theoretical average error probability of the proposed scheme is validated with the use of the Monte Carlo simulation.
A Discussion on the Innovation of Physical Education in Colleges Under the New Media Environment
Authors: Li Chen
Published: June 2022

The social economy in China is undergoing a critical period of transformation and upgrading. New media technology is booming and is widely used in various fields. In the new media environment, the use of new media in the field of education has also garnered attention. With the popularization and dissemination of new media by modern college students, college physical education has ushered in not only new development opportunities, but also various challenges. In the new media environment, means such as flipped classroom will become an innovative trend, and teachers can further promote the innovative development of college physical education as well as improve the efficiency and quality of this kind of education through online education, short videos, social software, and other auxiliary methods [1]. Based on this, this paper makes a comprehensive analysis of the significance of using new media technology in college physical education and proposes corresponding strategies for the innovation of college physical education under the new media environment, in hope to provide some reference, improve the effectiveness of college physical education, and promote the concept of “lifelong physical education.”
Thoughts on the Teaching of Art and Design in the Era of Artificial Intelligence
Authors: Yang Chuan
Published: June 2022

The advent of artificial intelligence has transformed the original mode of material and spiritual production. In view of autonomous machine intelligence, artificial intelligence has become a “production subject” and a new “subject” in the production of cultural intelligence, complete with legal social identity. The visual products produced by intelligent agents are not only the reproduction of the original vitality of some originals. More precisely, their works are the continuation of the concept and style of a designer. In a broad sense, they are the reconstruction of human civilization consciousness. The works produced by artificial intelligence mechanically create the material and conceptual parts of visual products, which directly leads to production mode transformation. The transition from “production tool” to “production subject” ensues a new thinking in the teaching of Art and Design courses. This paper analyzes the shift of production mode in the era of artificial intelligence and the trend changes epitomized by the characteristics of the Art and Design specialty, so as to put forward suggestions and thoughts on the development direction of existing curriculum teaching.
The Resistance of Javanese and Sundanese Cultural Identities in Indonesian Magical-Realism Novel into English
Authors: Ma'shumah Nadia Khumairo , Sajarwa Sajarwa
Published: June 2022

Identity is also at the core of the translation project. Thus, the translator's role as a mediator between different languages and cultures cannot be isolated from efforts to harmonize the building of identity and cultural knowledge. This study investigates how the translator preserves the source text's cultural identity in the target text, based on evidence that the translation process is likewise a cultural transfer. The frameworks for this study were Venuti's idea of "resistancy", Newmark's cultural terms categorizations, Baker's techniques for specific-culture items, and Newmark's transposition procedure. The material objects of this research were the Indonesian magical-realism novel 'Cantik Itu Luka' and its English translation ‘Beauty is A Wound’. By employing descriptive-qualitative approach, a thorough investigation of this study revealed that the translator tends to challenge the target readers’ knowledge by preserving the source text's identity in the target text. To do so, the translator frequently uses loan words and the application of blended strategies, such as loan words with superordinate (a more general word), loan words with explanation (couplets), and loan words with transposition and explanation strategies (triplets).
Digital Citizenship, Self-Esteem and Life Satisfaction: An Assessment of the Geographical Differentials and Demographic Factors in the Context of Saudi Arabia
Authors: Abdullah Muhammed Oraif Fatimah , AbdelazimAbdelmawgoud Samak Yasser
Published: June 2022

Living in the new era of globalization has been enhanced by ubiquitous information and communication technologies. These advancements in communication technology introduce many consequences in a person’s life and impact the psychology of potential users and may lead to many psychological concerns. This study examines the impact of digital citizenship and considered the effects of digital life on self-esteem and the potential mediating role of life satisfaction. The cross-sectional research design uses a purposive non-probability sampling technique with a population of 2597 Saudis with formal education. Data were collected via multiple research questionnaires: to assess individuals ‘concept of digital citizenship, the Digital Citizenship Questionnaire developed by Nordin et al. (2016); to measure self-esteem, Webster et al. (2020) state self-esteem scale; and to measure life satisfaction, the Satisfaction with Life Scale developed by Diener et al. (1985).
It has been observed significant associations fall the dimensions of digital citizenship with self-esteem and life satisfaction, while life satisfaction played a significant mediation role between digital citizenship and self-esteem. Findings of the results address useful insights about the digital citizenship construct and its relationship with psychological attributes of self-esteem and life satisfaction. The results will significantly contribute to the field of digital marketing, and digital network-based organizations and enhances the knowledge about digital citizenship along with the responsibilities and ethical use of digital technology in the respective firms.
The Criminal Protection of Women Against Violence: A Study of Jordanian
Legislations and International Conventions
Authors: Zayed Mohammad Al-Hawari Saed
Published: June 2022

This paper addresses the principles of criminal protection for women against crimes of violence at the local and international levels. Following a comparative descriptive approach, this paper highlights the conceptual framework of violence against women, its most important causes and forms, emphasizing the most important legislative and preventive means of combating crimes of violence against women. This paper also sheds light on the most important problems and obstacles to accessing effective means to combat and reduce the spread of violence against women. In this paper, the researcher also seeks to find a valid legal framework for application at the international and national levels, to enable decision-makers to address this phenomenon and limit its spread in all its forms and types. The study concludes that there are shortcomings in the means of protection for women at the international level; this is due to ,the lack of agreement on an inclusive definition of the phenomenon internationally, in addition to the shortcomings in the legislative treatment of crimes of violence against women in Jordanian legislation, because the Jordanian legislature fails to include certain types of societal violence within the legislative means, and does not develop a constitutional framework that guarantees the substantive equality of women with men in a way that prohibits violence against them. In this study, the researcher recommends the need to promote a culture of renouncing of violence against women in various groups of society through the expanding legal studies on the protection of women against the threat of this phenomenon.
The Objective Aspect of Online Scam in the Saudi Regulations in Comparison with Egyptian and Kuwaiti Laws
Authors: bin Rasheed bin Moshref Al-Anazi Mamdouh
Published: June 2022

This study deals with the objective aspect of online scam according to Saudi regulations compared to Egyptian and Kuwaiti laws. The study showed that online scam is among financial crimes committed using information systems. The number of online scams has increased as a result of daily use of websites and the widespread use of credit cards in purchases and money transfers.
In the face of the increase in online scams, the Saudi regulator and other Arab legislators realized the seriousness of this offence, and therefore have attached paramount importance to develop appropriate solutions to address this crime through the enactment of laws aimed at combating them.
In conducting the study, the researcher adopted the comparative analytical descriptive approach. The study comprised two chapters. In the first chapter, the researcher elaborated on various topics such as the nature of online scam, relevant legal issues, similarities and differences between online scam and traditional fraud, and types of online scam. The second chapter explored the financial and moral elements of online scam and its prescribed penalties. The study yielded numerous findings, the most prominent of which are: online scam is increasing daily due to the diversity of scam methods utilizing current technological development and the difficulty in tracing offenders, in addition to the growing number of websites and misleading advertisements. Lastly, the study recommends concluding joint agreements between Arab legislators to combat online scam and to cooperate in the intensification of efforts to arrest offenders.
Review on Applications of Machine Learning in Coastal and Ocean Engineering
Authors: Kim Taeyoon , Lee Woo-Dong
Published: June 2022

Recently, an analysis method using machine learning for solving problems in coastal and ocean engineering has been highlighted. Machine learning models are effective modeling tools for predicting specific parameters by learning complex relationships based on a specified dataset. In coastal and ocean engineering, various studies have been conducted to predict dependent variables such as wave parameters, tides, storm surges, design parameters, and shoreline fluctuations. Herein, we introduce and describe the application trend of machine learning models in coastal and ocean engineering. Based on the results of various studies, machine learning models are an effective alternative to approaches involving data requirements, time-consuming fluid dynamics, and numerical models. In addition, machine learning can be successfully applied for solving various problems in coastal and ocean engineering. However, to achieve accurate predictions, model development should be conducted in addition to data preprocessing and cost calculation. Furthermore, applicability to various systems and quantifiable evaluations of uncertainty should be considered.
The Roles of Palladin & Cdc42 on Migration in Glioblastoma Cells. (c2022)
Authors:   ,   Lebanese American University, Dawali Katia
Published: June 2022

Glioblastoma multiforme is one of the deadliest cancers with 30 years of very little progression in its treatment and prognosis. In addition to all complexity that is associated with cancer, Glioblastoma is a multiform with multiple morphologies, genetic variations, alteration and appearances. It can either arise from a metastatic cancer in the body or as a primary tumor of the brain. Palladin has been shown to have different roles regarding metastasis and invasion. In some studies, it promoted invasion and in others it functioned as a negative regulator of invasion. Moreover, it can affect tumorigenesis through a possible cross talk with rho GTPases such as Cdc42 and Rac1 that have closely related morphology. In this study, we investigated the roles of palladin and Cdc42 on migration in distinct GBM cell lines. Our results show that palladin played opposite roles in terms of migration in the different cell lines. Moreover, we found out that in A172 calls palladin negatively regulates migration and Cdc42 expression suggesting the possible cross talk between the two proteins and a role of this crosstalk in migration. On the other hand, in SNB-19 cells both palladin and Cdc42 seemed to be positive regulators of migration and no cross talk took place.
Novel Platinum II and Platinum IV Complexes Exhibit An Anti-Neoplastic Potential Against A549 Cancer Cell Line. (c2021)
Authors:   ,   Lebanese American University, Baz Joy
Published: June 2022

Lung cancer is considered as the leading cause of cancer death and the second most diagnosed type of cancer. Although platinum-based chemotherapeutic drugs were relatively successful in treatment of lung cancer, patients frequently suffer from severe side effects, resistance and overall toxicity. This has lead scientists to invest in the discovery of novel platinum complexes that would improve efficacy and overcome toxicity. The present study aims to test the anti-neoplastic activity of novel Pt II and Pt IV complexes against A549 lung cancer cells and elucidate the mechanism of action involved. Cell cytotoxicity assay was conducted 72hrs post-treatment on A549 and mesenchymal stem cells using WST-1 kit. Cellular uptake of platinum complexes was studied by ICP-MS. Cell death analysis was studied using flow cytometry. Western blots were conducted to assess modulation of cell apoptotic markers. Free radical production was measured using reactive oxygen species kit. DNA degradation was evaluated by the comet assay. Results showed that Pt II and Pt IV complexes selectively reduce lung cancer cell viability. Cellular uptake results suggest a time-dependent active mode of transport for both complexes with Pt II being transported at higher rates and concentrations when compared to Pt IV. Flow cytometry revealed significant cell death by apoptosis and western blots showed the upregulation of intrinsic apoptotic markers. Treatment with Pt II and Pt IV also showed significant amounts of free radical production and increased DNA damage. In conclusion, Pt II and Pt IV complexes induce lung cancer cell apoptosis through an intrinsic pathway and may be considered as promising selective and efficient anticancer drugs.
Evolution of accounting rules for Small and Medium-Sized Business Entities
Authors: Grichkina S. N. , Safonova I. V.
Published: June 2022

The object of this study is problematic issues regarding updating accounting rules in small and medium-sized businesses (IFRS for SMEs) in digitalization. The authors give a critical analysis of significant simplifications in the accounting system and accounting (financial) reporting in the Federal Accounting Standards (FSBU) and other legal acts regulating the accounting and reporting of small and medium-sized businesses. Based on the results of the work, the authors concluded on the advisability of applying certain simplified requirements for the formation and disclosure of financial information by small businesses, considering a thorough check of each of them for negative consequences in the usefulness’s context of this information; the lack of demand for “outdated” recommendations was revealed and the rationality of their cancellation was substantiated. The research showed that in the use’s context of digital technologies, additional IT opportunities are being formed to ensure the information transparency of SME activities and improve the quality of reporting information in sustainable development. The opinion about necessity to develop a separate Federal Accounting Standard for small and medium-sized businesses is substantiated. In the study’s course, the authors applied the methods of analysis, synthesis, comparison, systematic and logical approaches, accepted accounting principles that ensure the usefulness of information for interested users. The obtained results are aimed at the development of accounting practices in the new economic conditions.
Mental Health and Wellbeing of Secondary School Teachers in Malaysia
Authors: Pau Kee , Ahmad Aslina Binti , Tang Hsin-Ya , Jusoh Ahmad Jazimin Bin , Perveen Asma , Tat Kong Kwoi
Published: June 2022

The teaching profession has been consistently ranked as the most stressful job in the world today. Teachers who experience prolonged exposure to high levels of work-related stress can find there to be a detrimental effect on their physical health, mental health, social life, and work performance. This study aims to characterise the mental health and wellbeing of secondary school teachers in Malaysia according to gender and age group. We examined burnout levels among 776 secondary school teachers who were measured across three dimensions (i.e., depersonalisation, emotional exhaustion, and personal accomplishment), as well as their sources of stress, manifestations of stress, and psychological symptoms. The quantitative data analysis revealed that most of the teachers had experienced burnout in terms of their personal accomplishments, work-related stressors, and time management, and that it mostly manifested as fatigue. Overall, the sample of secondary school teachers in Malaysia indicates a risk of poor mental health. Further psychological interventions and self-care programs are suggested to help secondary school teachers cope with the early signs of burnout.