bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ÇOCUKLARA YÖNELİK PLASTİK REKONSTRÜKTİF VE ESTETİK AMAÇLI TIBBİ MÜDAHALELERİN HUKUKA UYGUNLUK ŞARTLARI
Authors: KOÇAK DİKER Duygu
Published: May 2023

İnsan vücudunun karmaşık yapısı nedeniyle tıp bilimi çeşitli ana bilim dallarına ayrılmaktadır. Plastik rekonstrüktif ve estetik cerrahi de bunlardan biridir. Rekonstrüktif cerrahi, doğuştan gelen veya kaza, hastalık gibi sebeplerle sonradan ya da kendiliğinden oluşan fiziksel görüntü ve/veya işlev bozukluklarını düzeltmeye; estetik cerrahi ise kişinin anatomik farklılıkları nedeniyle duyduğu ruhsal yakınmaları gidermeye veya sadece genç ve güzel görünme isteğini karşılamaya yöneliktir. Ayrıca günümüzde cerrahi olmayan estetik müdahaleler da yaygındır. Rekonstrüktif ve estetik amaçlı tıbbi müdahale ifadesi ile cerrahi olan ve olmayan tüm uygulamalar kastedilmektedir. Fiziksel ve/veya işlevsel bozukluklardan kurtularak toplumun idealize ettiği görüntüye kavuşma ve güzelleşme isteği, bu tür müdahalelerin artmasına neden olmaktadır. Artışa paralel şekilde yaş ortalaması gitgide düşmekte ve karşımıza hasta olarak çocuklar da çıkmaktadır. Çalışma, velayet altındaki küçük çocuklara yönelik rekonstrüktif ve estetik amaçlı tıbbi müdahalelerle sınırlıdır. Bu müdahalelerin hukuka uygunluğunun denetlenmesinde, öncelikle çocuğun yararına olup olmadıkları incelenmelidir. Uzman hekim tarafından yapılmaları şarttır. Ayırt etme gücü olmayanlara yönelik rekonstrüktif müdahalelere, çocuğun yararının bulunması şartıyla, yasal temsilci rıza beyanında bulunabilecektir. Estetik amaçlı müdahalelerin ise yasal temsilcinin rızasıyla yapılması mümkün değildir. Ayırt etme gücü olan çocukların ise rekonstrüktif müdahalelere tek başlarına rıza beyanında bulunabilecekleri kabul edilmelidir. Ancak önemli nitelikte rekonstrüktif müdahalelerde ve estetik amaçlı müdahalelerin tamamında, çocuğun rıza beyanı yanında yasal temsilcinin de rızası aranmalıdır. Yasal temsilcinin rıza beyanında bulunmaması, çocuğun korunması gereken durumlarda müdahaleyi önleme yetkisi olarak işlev görecektir.
Psychometric Properties of PERMA Profiler Scale in Argentinian Adolescents
Authors: Waigel Nicole Camila , Lemos Viviana Noemí
Published: May 2023

Aim. To adapt and validate the PERMA Profiler Scale (Butler & Kern, 2016) for Argentinian adolescents. Method. The items were reviewed by 6 expert judges and 21 adolescents. The sample consisted of 421 adolescents (M = 14.9; SD = 1.75). The content validity and the discrimination capacity of the items were assessed. Afterwards, the structure of the scale was analyzed, as well as the internal consistency and the concurrent validity. Results. All the items obtained an Aiken’s V between .8 and 1 and were discriminatory. The factor analysis confirmed the five-dimension structure (CF I = .94, T LI = .92; RMSEA = .08, SRMR = .04). An Alpha of .92 was obtained for the full scale and satisfactory levels were obtained for the subscales. The correlations for concurrent validity were significant and in line with what was theoretically expected. Conclusion. This adaptation enables the assessment of flourishing in a practical way.
The ECO VI Organizational Climate Scale: An Invariance Study in Four Latin American Countries
Authors: Martinolli Guido , Sanín Posada Alejandro , Tordera Núria
Published: May 2023

Introduction. Cross-cultural research is fundamental for the development and validation of work and organizational theories and to guide evidence-based practices around the globe. Although organizational climate is one of the most investigated higher-level constructs in organizational psychology, there is a lack of research analysing the invariance of measurements across national cultures in Latin America. This prevents scientists and practitioners from having a deeper understanding of this variable across the different countries and cultures composing this continent.Objectives. This study aims at examining the measurement invariance of the Encuesta de Clima Organizacional scale in its VI version (ECO VI) in Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama, and Dominican Republic.
Method. Data were gathered from 38 companies operating in the manufacturing sector based in the four abovementioned countries and the sample sizes were as follows: Colombia was represented by 1007 employees, Costa Rica by 1090 employees, Panama by 372 employees, and Dominican Republic by 213. Measurement invariance was examined by testing the configural, metric, scalar, and structural models of invariance.
Results. The results supported with empirical evidence that the ECO VI scale is characterized by measurement invariance. More precisely, 6 of its 8 dimensions are unbiasedly interpreted and can be considered for making meaningful comparisons across the considered national cultures, while the outputs deriving from the dimensions of “resources availability” and “interpersonal relationships” should be treated with more caution. Indeed, for such dimensions support for only configural and metric invariance was found. Conclusions. The main contribution of the present study was to provide evidence about the measurement invariance of the ECO VI scale. Thus, providing the community of scientists and practitioners operating in different Latin American countries with a molar organizational climate scale that can be used for conducting cross-cultural research. Hence, it is now possible to have a deeper understanding of how theories and practices involving the organizational climate for well-being can be better applied across the countries and cultures composing this continent.
Estimation of the Daily Production Levels of a Run-of-River Hydropower Plant Using the Artificial Neural Network
Authors: ALTINKAYA Hüseyin , YILMAZ Mustafa
Published: May 2023

Renewable energy sources, as well as the studies being conducted regarding these energy sources, are becoming increasingly important for our world. In this manuscript, the daily energy production level of a small (15 MW) run-of-river hydropower plant (RRHPP) was estimated using the artificial neural network (ANN) model. In this context, the model utilized both meteorological data and HPP-related data. The input parameters of the artificial neural network included the daily total precipitation, daily mean temperature, daily mean water vapour pressure, daily mean relative humidity, and the daily mean river water elevation at the hydropower plant, while the only output parameter consisted of the total daily energy production. For the ANN, data from the four years between 2017 and 2020 were used for training purposes, while data from the first eight months of 2021 were used for testing purposes. Ten different ANN networks were tested. A comparison of the ANN data with the real data indicated that the model provided satisfying results. The minimum error rate was 0.13%, the maximum error rate was 9.13%, and the mean error rate was 3.13%. Furthermore, six different algorithms were compared with each other. It was observed that the best results were obtained from the Levenberg-Marquardt algorithm.This study demonstrated that the ANN can estimate the daily energy production of a run-of-river HPP with high accuracy and that this model can potentially contribute to studies investigating the potential of renewable energies.
Development of overlying water aeration system powered by sediment-microbial-fuel-cell for nutrient suppression
Authors: Matsuki Masaya , Hirakawa Shusaku
Published: May 2023

Sediment microbial fuel cells (SMFCs) represent a burgeoning technology that allows the remediation of sediments, such as nutrient suppression, while concurrently generating electricity. However, there is a limitation in that the nutrient suppression effect is restricted to a narrow range near the electrode. To address this issue, we developed an SMFC-aeration system, which intermittently aerates the overlying water with the power of SMFCs, thereby enhancing the nutrient suppression effect of SMFCs. The SMFC-aeration system achieved stable charge/discharge cycles through a capacitor-based circuit and aerated the overlying water. The dissolved NH4+ and NO2- concentrations in the overlying water decreased. Suppression in the dissolved NH4+ concentration near the anodes was also noticed compared to a consortium that employed only SMFCs. These findings were brought about by the synergistic effect of the SMFC-aeration system, which enabled the remediation of sediments and overlying water. To our knowledge, this is the first report on the intermittent operation of pumps by SMFCs, the increase of DO, and nutrient suppression. The SMFC-aeration system holds great potential as an environmental remediation method in closed-water areas in the future.
Pacifier disinfection procedure: superficial morphological aspects and microorganisms colonization
Authors: Renata Cristiane da SILVA  , Denise Madalena Palomari SPOLIDORIO  , Ângela Cristina Cilense ZUANON  , Ricardo Henrique Moreton GODOI
Published: May 2023

Introduction and Objective: Evaluate superficial changes as well asthe presence of C. albicans and S. mutans on latex and siliconepacifiers. Material and Methods: after thermal treatment anddisinfection, forty latex and silicone pacifiers fragments werecontaminated and submitted to boiling water during 5 and 10 minutesand microwave energy during 5 minutes. Results: Scanning ElectronMicroscopy revealed the greatest superficial alterations on latex samplescompared to silicone. In despite of thermal treatment, none samplerevealed the occurrence of S. mutans and C. albicans. Conclusion:Silicone pacifiers and the microwave energy showed to be the mostappropriate and effective domestic procedure for disinfections ofpacifiers.
Nutrição e Odontologia: a prática interdisciplinar em um projeto de extensão
Authors: Rubens Nazareno Garcia  , Elisabeth Barth ALMEIDA  , Karine de SOUZA  , Giovana VECHI
Published: May 2023

Introdução e objetivos: Os objetivos deste trabalho foram avaliar oestado nutricional e de higiene oral de escolares pertencentes aoPrograma AABB Comunidade e verificar a eficácia da aplicação daeducação em saúde na modulação dos estados nutricional e de saúdeoral. Material e métodos: Foram realizados levantamentosantropométricos e de higiene oral, além de atividades de educaçãonutricional e de saúde oral com 98 (Nutrição) e 55 (Odontologia)escolares de 8 a 15 anos. Resultados e conclusão: Essas atividades,bem como o reforço da alimentação por intermédio das refeiçõesservidas na instituição, influenciaram o estado nutricional e de saúdeoral dos escolares. A fase escolar é um excelente momento para aformação de hábitos alimentares saudáveis e de higiene oral querespeitem as características de cada pessoa. Os registros obtidospodem ter aplicação direta na avaliação e na reorientação doprograma e também individualmente no modelo liberal das áreasprofissionais envolvidas.
Editorial
Authors: Adriane Cristina Kasprowicz
Published: May 2023

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Therapeutic Effects of Statins: Promising Drug for Topical and
Transdermal Administration
Authors: Zahedipour Fatemeh , Hosseini Seyede Atefe , Reiner Željko , Tedeschi-Reiner Eugenia , Jamialahmadi Tannaz , Sahebkar Amirhossein
Published: May 2023

Statins are HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors and decrease plasma low-density
lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels. They are well tolerated, and because of their
LDL-C-lowering effect, they are utilized to decrease the risk of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular
disease. However, statins have pleiotropic effects, including immunomodulatory,
anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anticancer. Currently, oral administration is the
only Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved route of administration for statins.
However, other administration routes have demonstrated promising results in different
pre-clinical and clinical studies. For instance, statins also seem beneficial in dermatitis,
psoriasis, vitiligo, hirsutism, uremic pruritus, and graft-versus-host disease. Topically applied
statins have been studied to treat seborrhea, acne, rhinophyma, and rosacea. They also
have beneficial effects in contact dermatitis and wound healing in animal studies,
(HIV) infection, osseointegration, porokeratosis, and some ophthalmologic diseases. Topical
and transdermal application of statins is a non-invasive drug administration method
that has shown significant results in bypassing the first-pass metabolism in the liver,
thereby reducing possible adverse effects. This study reviews the multifaceted molecular
and cellular impacts of statins, their topical and transdermal application, novel delivery
systems, such as nanosystems for topical and transdermal administration and the challenges
concerning this approach.
A Review on Synthesis and Biological Potential of Dihydropyridines
Authors: Pathak Shilpi , Jain Supriya , Pratap Abhishek
Published: May 2023

Dihydropyridine is an outstanding heterocyclic compound with a wide range of pharmacological potential, including antimicrobial, antioxidant, antitubercular, antiarrhythmic, insecticidal, antihypertensive, vasodilator, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antidiabetic and superlative moiety in drug discovery. It is also a versatile pharmacophore, a privileged scaffold, and a distinguished heterocyclic compound. Excellent outcomes have already been shown with novel targets and various modes of action for the dihydropyridines hybrids. This review focused on the mode of action, synthesis, and biological activities. As a result, numerous dihydropyridine candidates are undergoing clinical studies to treat various disorders. This article highlights how novel techniques were used to create dihydropyridines, which may be helpful to researchers in the future.
Palladium (II)-N-heterocyclic Carbene Complexes: Synthesis, Molecular Docking, UV-Vis Absorption and Enzyme Inhibition
Authors: ikhlef Sofiane , Lasmari Sarra , Mokrani El Hassen , Boulcina Raouf , Bensouici Chawki , Gürbüz Nevin , Özdemir Ismail
Published: May 2023

Background:

Alzheimer's disease is the most prevalent form of dementia; it affects the brain
regions responsible for thought, memory, and language. Dementia cannot currently be cured by any medication.

Objective:

We aimed to synthesize Pd-NHC type PEPPSI and investigate their biological activity in anticholinesterase
enzymes.

Methods:

In this study, we described preparing a series of Pd-NHC type PEPPSI obtained from their
unsymmetrical benzimidazolium salts. These complexes (3a-f) were synthesized from the 2-
chloromethyl-1,3-dioxalane benzimidazolium salts, PdCl2, KBr and pyridine. The compounds (3a-f) were
tested against two enzymes (AChE and BChE).

Results:

The results showed that most of the Palladium–NHC complexes effectively inhibited AChE with
IC50 values in the range of 4.94 - 40.03 μM, and for BChE are in the range of 4.21 - 21.28 μM. The results
showed that the compound (3a) was the most potent inhibitor activity against both AChE and BChE. The
inhibition parameter (IC50) was calculated by the spectrophotometric method. The inhibitory effects of the
synthesized Pd-NHCs were compared to galantamine as a clinical cholinergic enzyme inhibitor. Additionally,
Molecular docking is carried out to estimate the binding pattern between the newly synthesized
compounds and both AChE and BChE active sites.

Conclusion:

The results demonstrated that all synthesized compounds show excellent to moderate inhibition
against the examined enzymes (AChE/BChE).
Identification of the Secondary Metabolites of Sargassum Tenerrimum and their Molecular Docking Analysis against the Targets of Anxiety, Depression and Cognitive Disorder
Authors: Yadav Raman , Kumaravelu Punnagai , Umamaheswari Subburaya , Subramanian Viswanathan , Kantipudi Suvarna Jyoti
Published: May 2023

Objective:

This article aimed to identify the bioactive compounds present in the brown algae
Sargassum tenerrimum using TLC and HPTLC fingerprinting analysis and followed in silico molecular
docking against a potential target of anxiety, depression, and cognitive disorder with identified compounds.

Methods:

Bioactive compounds were identified from the methanolic extract of Sargassum tenerrimum
through TLC and HPTLC fingerprinting analysis. In silico molecular docking against a potential target of
anxiety, depression, and cognitive disorder was performed on the latest version of AutoDock Vina v.1.2.0
software. The pharmacokinetic profile and possible bioactivities of the compounds were predicted using
SwissADME.

Results:

Fucoxanthin, β-Cryptoxanthin, and Canthaxanthin were identified from the brown algae Sargassum
tenerrimum through TLC and HPTLC fingerprinting analysis. Fucoxanthin showed the highest fitness
score of -9.7 kcal/mol, -9.6 kcal/mol, and -9.7 kcal/mol against the target protein GABA-A, 5ht2c,
and AchE, respectively. β-Cryptoxanthin showed the highest fitness score of -9.4 kcal/mol against target
SERT compared with Fucoxanthin and Canthaxanthin. Canthaxanthin exhibited the highest fitness score-
7.5 kcal/mol, -9.0 kcal/mol, -9.7 kcal/mol, -9.1 kcal/mol, -9.1 kcal/mol, -7.4 kcal/mol, -7.9 kcal/mol and -
7.6 kcal/mol against the target receptor trkB, 5ht1A, D2, DAT, MOA-A, COMT, NMDA and 7nAchR
respectively on the comparing with Fucoxanthin and β-Cryptoxanthin.

Conclusion:

In silico docking and ADME analysis concluded that the canthaxanthin acted through various
targets and was safer than the fucoxanthin and β-Cryptoxanthin. Hence, canthaxanthin can be the best
potential compound in the therapy of neuropsychological disorders.
A Systematic Review of the Application of Machine Learning in CpG
Island (CGI) Detection and Methylation Prediction
Authors: Wei Rui , Zhang Le , Zheng Huiru , Xiao Ming
Published: May 2023

Background:

CpG island (CGI) detection and methylation prediction play important roles in
studying the complex mechanisms of CGIs involved in genome regulation. In recent years, machine
learning (ML) has been gradually applied to CGI detection and CGI methylation prediction algorithms
in order to improve the accuracy of traditional methods. However, there are a few systematic reviews on
the application of ML in CGI detection and CGI methylation prediction. Therefore, this systematic review
aims to provide an overview of the application of ML in CGI detection and methylation prediction.

Methods:

The review was carried out using the PRISMA guideline. The search strategy was applied to
articles published on PubMed from 2000 to July 10, 2022. Two independent researchers screened the
articles based on the retrieval strategies and identified a total of 54 articles. After that, we developed
quality assessment questions to assess study quality and obtained 46 articles that met the eligibility criteria.
Based on these articles, we first summarized the applications of ML methods in CGI detection and
methylation prediction, and then identified the strengths and limitations of these studies.

Result:

Finally, we have discussed the challenges and future research directions.

Conclusion:

This systematic review will contribute to the selection of algorithms and the future development
of more efficient algorithms for CGI detection and methylation prediction
Development and Characterization of Linezolid loaded Biocompatible Solidlipid
based Nanocarrier for Enhanced Lung Deposition and Anti-tubercular
Activity: Next Generation tailor-made Carrier for Dry Powder Inhaler
Authors: Kamble Ravindra N. , Kausar Eram , Kawadiwale Madhugandha S. , Mali Ashwin J.
Published: May 2023

Objective:

The objective of the present work was to achieve enhanced site-specific delivery of linezolid (LNZ) to the lung by developing solid lipid nanoparticles (SLN) as a carrier for dry powder inhalers (DPI).

Methods:

The LNZ-loaded SLN (LNZ-SLN) were prepared by hot homogenization method by using Stearic acid, Tween 80, and Pluronic F-68 and further compared with the conventional form of DPI. The developed SLN were evaluated for physical characteristics, in vitro diffusion study, in vitro lung deposition by Andersen Cascade Impactor (ACI), in vitro cell viability study, and acute toxicity of lung tissues.

Results:

The particle size, zeta potential, mass median aerodynamic diameter, and fine particle fraction of the DPI were found to be 1.23±0.07 μm, -10 mV, 1.02±0.04 µm, 44.17±0.73 % respectively which revealed the potential for pulmonary delivery. The encapsulation efficiency was 81±2.08 % and the biphasic release pattern was observed from prepared SLN at pH 7.4.

Conclusion:

The initial burst release of 30% and followed by controlled release (100 %) was observed for 72h. Differential scanning calorimetry and powder X-ray diffraction pointed out the amorphous nature of the LNZ. The Transmission electron microscopy and Scanning electron microscopy reflected the encapsulation of LNZ in SLN. Furthermore, in vitro cell viability study and the histopathological study revealed the biocompatibility and safety of the formulation. The LNZ-SLN DPI ascertained an improved lung deposition with controlled release and the least toxicity as compared to the conventional form of DPI which confirmed its feasibility for pulmonary administration.
Ligand- and Structure-based Approaches for Transmembrane Transporter
Modeling
Authors: Grandits Melanie , Ecker Gerhard F.
Published: May 2023

The study of transporter proteins is key to understanding the mechanism behind multidrug
resistance and drug-drug interactions causing severe side effects. While ATP-binding transporters
are well-studied, solute carriers illustrate an understudied family with a high number of
orphan proteins. To study these transporters, in silico methods can be used to shed light on the
basic molecular machinery by studying protein-ligand interactions. Nowadays, computational
methods are an integral part of the drug discovery and development process. In this short review,
computational approaches, such as machine learning, are discussed, which try to tackle interactions
between transport proteins and certain compounds to locate target proteins. Furthermore, a
few cases of selected members of the ATP binding transporter and solute carrier family are covered,
which are of high interest in clinical drug interaction studies, especially for regulatory agencies.
The strengths and limitations of ligand-based and structure-based methods are discussed to
highlight their applicability for different studies. Furthermore, the combination of multiple approaches
can improve the information obtained to find crucial amino acids that explain important
interactions of protein-ligand complexes in more detail. This allows the design of drug candidates
with increased activity towards a target protein, which further helps to support future synthetic
efforts.
Pattern of Pharyngitis and Tonsillitis Patients at ENT Clinic of Wlingi Hospital in 2019-2021
Authors: Prasetyo Samuel , Utami Ika Susilastining
Published: May 2023

A survey conducted by the Ministry of Health in 2010-2012 in seven provinces in Indonesia found that the number of ENT disease sufferers in Indonesia was approximately 35.6 million, or 16.8% of the total population. Pharyngitis and tonsillitis are examples of ENT cases often faced in daily practice. Both diseases indicate symptoms that resemble Covid-19, which has become a problem recently. This study aimed to analyze pharyngitis and tonsillitis patient visits at the ENT clinic of Wlingi Hospital during the Covid-19 in 2019-2021. Benefit of this study is to know pattern of pharyngitis and tonsillitis at the ENT clinic of Wlingi hospital in 2019-2021 during Covid-19 time. This research used a descriptive statistics method with an epidemiological cross-sectional design. The data in this study were secondary data from the medical records of ENT clinic patients at Wlingi Hospital and were analyzed univariately. Sampling in this study was done using the total sampling method. Based on medical record data at the ENT clinic of Wlingi Hospital in 2019-2021, there were 2292 visits in 2019, 1811 visits in 2020, and 1255 visits in 2021. Based on medical record data for pharyngitis and tonsillitis cases at the ENT clinic of Wlingi Hospital in 2019-2021, there were 247 pharyngitis and tonsillitis case visits in 2019, 114 pharyngitis and tonsillitis case visits in 2020, and 69 pharyngitis and tonsillitis case visits in 2021. There was a decrease in the number of pharyngitis and tonsillitis case visits in the ENT clinic of Wlingi Hospital during 2019-2021.
Franse consumptiepolitiek in het revolutionaire tijdperk: praktijken, actoren en vertogen
Authors: De Smet Charris
Published: May 2023

This review article presents the state of the art in the field of consumption history pointing at further research possibilities investigating the political embedding of consumption in nineteenth-century France. Sketching existing blind spots and the current difficulties to transgress the disciplinary boundaries between political history and the history of consumption, the article proposes a new approach and methodology for reconstructing how political debates have shaped commercial parlour at the dawn of the modern era. By breaking with linear presumptions that consumption became dissociated from politics in the nineteenth century and exploring the neglected role of the political in framing French consumer society, the research agenda outlined in this review article seeks to contribute to a more comprehensive historical understanding of crucial processes of modernization and commercialization.
Eenheid in verscheidenheid: Cultuurtransfers in Zuid-Nederlandse tijdschriften voor 1830
Authors: Van Puyvelde Vanessa , van Hooijdonk Charlotte
Published: May 2023

Afin d’étudier la culture littéraire des Pays-Bas méridionaux au long dix-huitième siècle, le présent article propose deux analyses de journaux littéraires. Ceux-ci explicitent ou, au contraire, cachent les processus de transferts (de traduction, d’adaptation, etc.) dans leur tentative de construire une identité nationale et littéraire dans cette aire culturelle que l’on pourrait définir comme hybride et multilingue. En étudiant et en mettant en regard des journaux de la période autrichienne et de la période dite hollandaise, nous essayerons de dégager les lignes de forces qui régissent ce champ littéraire proto-belge. Il s’avérera que la place de ces journaux dans le champ littéraire, les réseaux qui les soutiennent et les discours qui sont développés dans les articles révèlent un désir de refléter et de créer une identité et une communauté proto-belges.
The manifestation of privilege: A critical discourse analysis of the Indonesian circular letter on health protocols for international travel
Authors: Kintani Naomi Halida , Widyastuti Susana
Published: May 2023

Taking the principles of critical discourse analysis favoring issues on unequal power relations, this discourse study attempts to disclose the manifestation of privilege in government regulations. To do so, it combines the principles of Systemic Functional Grammar and CDA by explicating the results of transitivity analysis on the legal text within relevant socio-political context. The data were the clauses in Circular Letter No. 26/2021 enacted by the Indonesian government on Health Protocols for International Travel during the COVID-19 Pandemic. The results show that, in terms of transitivity, the circular letter includes material, relational, verbal, and mental process, which serve to show the details on health protocols to be adhered by travelers, to describe the criteria of travelers who are given special provisions and of the countries being temporarily banned from entering Indonesia, to report the health condition of travelers, and to show the need of medical assistance. The material and relational processes demonstrate the form of privileges, namely dispensation from quarantine implementation and the exemption from Indonesia travel restriction. The relational process shows the particular privileged groups, including the state officials, delegates of economic cooperation, and well-known figures. It is embedded in the circular letter that what are deemed beneficial for the political elites and the country’s economic are somehow not in line with the public interest.
Intercultural sensitivity in the online multicultural community: Indonesian students’ experiences
Authors: Puspitasari Febi
Published: May 2023

The online social network facilitates excessive opportunities for intercultural communication in the online multicultural community. Occasionally, intercultural communication possibly results in misunderstanding, confusion, or stereotypes. Intercultural sensitivity, therefore, is necessary to respond to probable issues in online intercultural communication based on Indonesian students’ experiences. This narrative study portrayed the development of intercultural sensitivity in the online multicultural setting. The data were compiled from narrative reports and recordings and then analyzed based on Hunter’s analysis of the narrative. It reveals the development of intercultural sensitivity in the themes of 1) embracing a phonemic variation of English, 2) developing mutual strategies to understand the language, 3) celebrating small similarities, and 4) self-control to listen respectfully. The findings are primarily meant for intercultural education. The study also suggests the use of an authentic intercultural setting for English language learners to develop their intercultural sensitivity and bring the discussions after practice in the classroom.
Examining English textbook prototype development for vocational high school students
Authors: Marlin Sri , Ashadi Ashadi
Published: May 2023

This article examines the development of an English textbook prototype for vocational high school (VHS) students of the Hotel Accommodation study program. Employing a research and development study design involving several steps of procedure: needs analysis, product development, product validation, product revision, product tryout, and final product development. The results of this research were there units of learning material, in which the content of materials and the topics mostly made related to the hotel fields by covering relevant daily activities and current issues and including various types of activities that cover the four English skills. According to the results of the field-testing, the units designed were eligible to be applied in the instructional process as indicated by the mean scores of the students’ agreement ranging from 4.2 to 5 on 5 to 1 Likert scale. This textbook prototype offers an insight to what English learning materials for Hotel Accommodation Study Program is supposed to be. Thus, it is an alternative model of learning material for teaching English for VHS.
Improving students’ essay writing skills by implementing peer feedback
Authors: Fatimah Nur , Madya Suwarsih
Published: May 2023

The aim of this research is improving the students’ writing skill by implementing peer feedback. This study was a three cycle classroom action research at the English Education Department of Ahmad Dahlan University (UAD), Yogyakarta. It focused on the four aspects:designing and teaching the writing class implementing peer feedback, providing writing materials, varying tasks and enhancing students’ participation and interaction with peers in the learning process. The subjects consisted of 22 semester 4 students of Essay Writing-Class E. The quantitative data were collected through students’ essay scores, whereas the qualitative data were through fieldnotes, interview and portfolio. The research results in these findings. First, the students’ participation in the learning process is enhanced through their pair work, group work and whole class activity. By working collaboratively, the students take advantages of giving feedback improving their essay on these aspects:organization, content, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and mechanics, style and quality of expression.  Second, the students’ essay writing improves after peer feedback.Their essay mean scores increase from 63.09; 67.23 to 70.09.
Movie watching as visual literacy attainment
Authors: Sakanti Dinara Pinasti , Widodo Pratomo
Published: May 2023

Most students view the movie as entertainment so they cannot enhance their English learning. In fact, the movie can be one of the effective visual literacy media to learn English. Thus, this research is aimed to investigate students’ perception of the visual of the movie as visual-literacy media to support English language learning. The respondents were chosen through the purposive sampling technique. These respondents who have an interest in movies and have their basis in English language skill were chosen by the researcher. This research then was carried out at Universitas Islam Indonesia Yogyakarta. This research is conducted in a qualitative method in an informal setting. The result of this research is that the visual movie mostly in the process may boost student’s affection rather than their cognitive so it does not quite support the actual language learning process. Moreover, this research is concluded that the use of movie may prefer entertainment daily. In terms of education, it may be different as the educator should highlight some instructions or topics first before the movie that is used for learning media is played. Furthermore, it is subjective to see student’s perceptions even public toward the movie itself, whether it is only for entertainment or it could be appropriate for education as one of the visual literacy media.
Pengaruh motivasi belajar, fasilitas belajar, dan penguasaan kosakata terhadap prestasi belajar bahasa Inggris siswa
Authors: Molyaningrum Noredyo , Suyata Pujiati
Published: May 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi pengaruh: (1) motivasi belajar, fasilitas belajar, dan penguasaan kosakata secara bersama-sama terhadap prestasi belajar bahasa Inggris siswa kelas VIII Kota Yogyakarta, (2)  motivasi belajar terhadap prestasi belajar bahasa Inggris siswa kelas VIII Kota Yogyakarta. (3)  fasilitas belajar terhadap prestasi belajar bahasa Inggris siswa kelas VIII Kota Yogyakarta, dan (4) penguasaan kosakata terhadap prestasi belajar bahasa Inggris siswa kelas VIII Kota Yogyakarta. Jenis penelitian ini adalah ex-post facto. Instrumen penelitian adalah angket dan tes. Hasil penelitian adalah: (1) Motivasi belajar, fasilitas belajar, dan penguasaan kosakata secara bersama-sama berpengaruh terhadap prestasi belajar bahasa Inggris siswa, (2) Motivasi belajar berpengaruh terhadap prestasi belajar bahasa Inggris siswa, (3) Fasilitas belajar berpengaruh terhadap prestasi belajar bahasa Inggris siswa, dan (4) Penguasaan kosakata berpengaruh terhadap prestasi belajar bahasa Inggris. Penguasaan  kosakata  paling berpengaruh terhadap  prestasi belajar bahasa Inggris siswa. The effect of learning motivation, learning facilities, and vocabulary mastery on English achievement  Abstract: This research aims to investigate the effect of: (1) learning motivation, learning  facilities, and vocabulary mastery in aggregate on English achievement of grade VIII students of junior high schools in Yogyakarta, (2) learning motivation on English achievement of grade VIII students of junior high schools in Yogyakarta, (3) learning  facilities on English achievement of grade VIII students of junior high schools in Yogyakarta, and (4) vocabulary mastery on English achievement of grade VIII students of junior high schools in Yogyakarta. This research was an ex-post facto. The instruments of the research were questionnaires and tests. The results of the study are: (1) learning motivation, learning facilities, and vocabulary mastery in aggregate affect English achievement of the students , (2) learning motivation affects English achievement of the students, (3) learning facilities affects English achievement of the students,  (4) vocabulary mastery affects English achievement of the students. The vocabulry mastery is the most influential on English achievement of the students.
Perwujudan budaya masyarakat Sasak dalam novel-novel karya Salman Faris
Authors: Hadi Syamsul , Wiyatmi Wiyatmi
Published: May 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan perwujudan budaya masyarakat Sasak dalam novel-novel karya Salman Faris.Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif dengan metode konten analisis atau analisis isi yang menemukan, mendeskripsikan, menganalisis, dan mendapatkan data secara empiris dalam novel-novel karya Salman Faris. Objek penelitian ini adalah novel Perempuan Rusuk Dua, Guru Onyeh dan Guru Dane. Teknik pengumpulan data pada penelitian ini dilakukan dengan teknik dokumenter yaitu dengan cara melihat atau mengamati, melakukan pencatatan yang sistematis, dan mencari sumber atau referensi. Hasil penelitian ini sebagai berikut. Wujud budaya masyarakat Sasak dalam novel-novel karya Salman Faris terdiri dari delapan aspek, yaitu: 1) agama dan sistem kepercayaan masyarakat suku Sasak, 2) bahasa masyarakat suku Sasak, 3) sistem pengetahuan masyarakat suku Sasak, 4) sistem peralatan dan teknologi masyarakat suku Sasak, 5) sistem organisasi masyarakat suku Sasak, 6) sistem mata pencaharian hidup masyarakat suku Sasak, 7) tradisi/adat-istiadat masyarakat suku Sasak, dan 8) kesenian masyarakat suku Sasak. Realization cultural of Sasak people in Salman Faris’ novels Abstract: This study aims to describe the cultural of Sasak people in Salman Faris’ novels. This research is a qualitative study using content analysis that locates, describes, analyzes, and obtains empirical data in the novels by Salman Faris. The objects of  this study were novel Perempuan Rusuk Dua, Guru Onyeh, and Guru Dane. Data in this study were collected using documentation by seeing or observing, doing the systematic recording, and looking for a source or reference. The results of this study are as follows. The form of Sasak cultures in the to novels by Salman Faris consists of eight: (1) religion and belief system of Sasak society, (2) the language of Sasak society, (3) Sasak community knowledge systems, (4) systems of equipment and technology of Sasak community, (5) Sasak community organization systems, (6) livelihood systems of Sasak’s life, (7) traditions/customs of Sasak society, and (8) Sasak community arts.
Representasi konten budaya pada buku ajar bahasa Prancis Super Francais kelas X SMA/MA
Authors: Indrawan Adam , Yulianto Bambang , Sodiq Syamsul
Published: May 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan mengidentifikasi perbandingan luasan representasi dari kemunculan domain dan aspek budaya serta menemukan kategori domain dan aspek budaya yang paling dominan muncul pada buku ajar Super Francais kelas X SMA/MA yang diterbitkan oleh penerbit lokal Erlangga. Analisis buku tersebut menggunakan metode konten analisis dalam bentuk deskriptif kualitatif. Elemen kuantitatif pada penelitian ini digunakan untuk mengidentifikasi jumlah dan persentase kemunculan konten budaya. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan terdapat ketidakseimbangan representasi konten budaya yang disajikan pada sisi domain dan aspek budaya. Konten yang disajikan secara keseluruhan mencakup domain budaya yang diajukan (Indonesia, Prancis, negara frangkofon dan Internasional). Luasan kemunculan pada keseluruhan empat aspek budaya yang diajukan oleh Yuen hanyak mencakup domain budaya Indonesia dan Prancis, sedangkan domain budaya internasional dan frangkofon terbatas pada aspek produk dan penokohan. Represenrasi domain budaya Prancis menjadi paling dominan yang terdiri atas 48,64% dari total konten budaya yang ditemukan. Sedangkan representasi aspek budaya yang ditonjolkan adalah aspek produk dengan total temuan sebesar 78,37% dimana 37.5% merupakan aspek produk budaya Prancis yang paling sering muncul dibanding domain budaya Indonesia dan domain lainnya. Secara keseluruhan, luasan dan kategori domain dan aspek budaya yang disajikan merepresentasikan lapisan dasar / pengetahuan umum mengenai negara Prancis. The representation of cultural contents  in the textbook Super Francais for senior high school grade X AbstractThis study aims to identify the appearing comparison of the wide representation and to find out the most appearing categories in cultural aspects and cultural domains from Super Francais Textbook for Senior High School grade X published by local publisher Erlangga. Content analysis is used as the methodology in form of qualitative descriptive. Quantitative element is used to investigate the number and percentage appearances of the cultural contents. The results indicate that there is an imbalance in the representation of cultural content presented in the domain and cultural aspects. The contents generally have covered the whole cultural domain (Indonesia, France, francophone countries and International). The wide appearance in all four cultural aspects proposed by Yuen only covers the cultural domains of Indonesia and France, while for international and francophone countries are limited, only on the aspects of product and person. The most representation is dominated by French culture which made up 48.64% of the total cultural appearances. While the highlighted cultural aspects is an aspect of product with a total finding 78.37% in which 37.5% is the French domain as the most appearing compared to the Indonesian and others. Overall, the extent and category of domains and cultural aspects presented represent the basic layer/general knowledge of French.
Non-English lecturers’ perception and their difficulties toward English Proficiency Test (EPT) for lecturer certification
Authors: Fitria Tira Nur
Published: May 2023

The importance of English Proficiency Test (EPT) cannot be separated from the career development of lecturers in Indonesia, as it has become a requirement for obtaining the much desired lecturer certification. This research is conducted to find out the non-English lecturers’ perceptions and difficulties with EPT. It employed a descriptive qualitative approach and used a questionnaire as the data collection method. The results show that non-English lecturers agree that EPT is a deserved requirement for lecturer certification. They were also in agreement with the certain passing grades in EPT, certain fees in EPT payment, the institutions which administer the EPT, and the scheduling of EPT. The study suggests that the case leans more towards the non-English lecturers’ difficulties in doing the EPT which concern 1) the lack of preparation in the form of (both) offline and online courses, 2) difficulties in certain English skills, 3) the lack of English vocabularies, 8) the time limit of EPT, 4) the overwhelming number of questions, 5) unfamiliarity with the various types of questions, 6) the absence of clear guidelines in EPT, and 7) the lack of clear instructions for the test items. Furthermore, it was found that while the institution, faculty, or study program gives full support regarding policies and facilities in administering EPT courses for the lecturer certification, most of them do not provide the compensation for the lecturers who take the EPT.
Improving students’ English speaking skills through short videos
Authors: Norasiah Norasiah , Ariesinta Dimiar , Ardlillah Queen Fiqi , Jamilah Jamilah , Ashadi Ashadi
Published: May 2023

This study aims to improve the English speaking skills of eighth-grade students of MTs Al Falaah Pandak using short videos to aid the learning process in which English is taught as a foreign language. The research was classroom action research with the subjects consisting of 30 eighth graders of MTs Al Falaah Pandak. This research utilized both the qualitative and quantitative data analysis. The qualitative approach to collecting the data was done through observations and interviews with the observation checklist and interview guidelines carefully designed as the instruments. The quantitative approach was done through a survey with questionnaires, field notes and tests as the instruments. The results indicated that using short videos as input in the teaching and learning of speaking can improve the students’ speaking skills, as shown by the students’ test results that improved gradually from cycle 1 to cycle 2. In cycle 1, the average score of the students’ speaking test was 65.8. This noticeably improved in cycle 2, where the average score was 75, showing an improvement by 9.2 points. Further implications and potential implementation of using short videos as input in the teaching and learning of speaking in EFL classes are discussed.
Factors influencing postgraduate students’ university choice decisions at the Vietnam National University
Authors: Duong Minh-Quang , Nguyen Van-Tuong , Bach Thi-Ngoc-Dung , Nguyen Hong-Phan , Le Thi-Yen-Di
Published: May 2023

Understanding postgraduate students' university choice criteria is essential for developing marketing strategies in higher education settings. The purpose of this study was to investigate postgraduate students’ perceptions in terms of their university choice decisions and evaluates the correlation between their personal and social support factors and university choice decisions. A questionnaire survey was disseminated to 401 postgraduate students from five member universities of Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The findings revealed that rated a fairly high degree of agreement on university choice decisions and demographic characteristics differences exist regarding their choice (such as living place, registration level, university studies, and Admission methods). In addition, the findings also found that personal and social support factors had a statistically significant impact on their university choice decisions. The findings of this study carry both theoretical and practical implications for Vietnamese higher education. The suggestions inferred from university managers and other stakeholders are also discussed.
Fixed-Switching Frequency Finite-State Model Predictive Thrust and Primary Flux Linkage Control for LIM
Authors: Elmorshedy Mahmoud , Bakeer Abualkasim , Almakhles Dhafer
Published: May 2023

The special design of linear induction machines (LIMs) leads to adverse effects caused by the longitudinal and end effects. These effects make the thrust control of the LIMs most attractive because its value decreases sharply with the speed increase. Thus, finite-state model predictive control (FS-MPC) is developed to increase the performance of the LIMs. However, the variable switching frequency is the main drawback of this control. Consequently, the main objectives of this paper are to propose FS-MPC with a constant switching frequency, directly control the linear speed, and overcome the problems resulting from the longitudinal and end effects. Therefore, the proposed FS-MPC is based on the thrust and primary flux linkage (TF) control concept. In addition, the end effect is considered during the modeling of the proposed control method. The proposed FS-MPTFC method has been tested under different working cases using MATLAB/Simulink to check its validity. Parameters of a 3 kW arc induction machine have been used during the simulation results.
Normal Workflow and Key Strategies for Data Cleaning Toward Real-World Data: Viewpoint
Authors: Guo Manping , Wang Yiming , Yang Qiaoning , Li Rui , Zhao Yang , Li Chenfei , Zhu Mingbo , Cui Yao , Jiang Xin , Sheng Song , Li Qingna , Gao Rui
Published: May 2023

With the rapid development of science, technology, and engineering, large amounts of data have been generated in many fields in the past 20 years. In the process of medical research, data are constantly generated, and large amounts of real-world data form a “data disaster.” Effective data analysis and mining are based on data availability and high data quality. The premise of high data quality is the need to clean the data. Data cleaning is the process of detecting and correcting “dirty data,” which is the basis of data analysis and management. Moreover, data cleaning is a common technology for improving data quality. However, the current literature on real-world research provides little guidance on how to efficiently and ethically set up and perform data cleaning. To address this issue, we proposed a data cleaning framework for real-world research, focusing on the 3 most common types of dirty data (duplicate, missing, and outlier data), and a normal workflow for data cleaning to serve as a reference for the application of such technologies in future studies. We also provided relevant suggestions for common problems in data cleaning.