bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A influência da afetividade no processo de ensino-aprendizagem na educação básica
Authors: Sper Helaine Fernanda , Bonfim Cláudia Ramos de Souza , Dedoné Tiago Silvio , Venturino Camila Domingues
Published: November 2023

Este artigo de caráter bibliográfico-explicativo e abordagem qualitativa, discute a importância da afetividade no processo de ensino-aprendizagem na Educação Básica. Baseia-se em diversos autores como Wallon, Vygotsky, Antunes, Freire, dentre outros, para compreender como as presenças de conexões emocionais, tanto entre professores e alunos – como entre seus pares – pode impactar consideravelmente a motivação, engajamento e o desempenho dos alunos. Questiona-se: como promover a inclusão da afetividade no processo de ensino aprendizagem, abordando os desafios que surgem com relação às emoções de alunos e professores como elementos centrais da educação? Considera-se que a relação de confiança, apoio mútuo e empatia criará um ambiente escolar acolhedor, receptivo e colaborativo. Além disso, a afetividade possui o poder de motivar os alunos, tornando o aprendizado mais significativo e inclusivo, já que os alunos se sentirão à vontade ao se envolver nas atividades escolares. Portanto, é crucial o investimento de conexões emocionais positivas no ambiente escolar para que assim, ocorra uma melhoria na qualidade da educação básica enaltecendo o valor social e afetivo.
Geophysical Student Field Trip Baltic Sea, Cruise No. AL600, 20.08.2023 – 27.08.2023, Kiel (Germany) – Kiel (Germany), GÜ Uni Kiel
Authors: Krastel Sebastian
Published: November 2023

ALKOR cruise AL600 served as a marine geophysical field course for ‘Physics of the Earth System’ bachelor students at Kiel University. Beside taking an active role in planning and realization of the individual geophysical measurements, the students also performed some first processing and interpretation of the obtained data. This work had to be documented in form of a scientific presentation as well as writing of the respective chapter in this cruise report. For the following chapters, we (Sebastian Krastel, Jens Schneider von Deimling) decided to only slightly modify the text and figures provided by the students. This should emphasize the student’s achievements, and underline the overarching aim of the cruise to train the students in acquisition, processing, and documentation of marine geophysical data.
TELAAH PENGHARAMAN DAN HUKUMAN MEMINUM ARAK DALAM KITAB KASYFUL GHOIBIYAH
Authors: Irfan Muhammad , Arselan Rifqi , Prasetiawan Haris Agung
Published: November 2023

Penelitian ini membahas peran penting pemilihan makanan dan minuman yang halal dan sehat dalam ajaran Islam, dengan fokus pada larangan konsumsi arak. Al-Qur'an dan hadits Nabi Muhammad memandu umat Islam untuk menjalani gaya hidup yang sehat demi kemaslahatan umat manusia. Larangan terhadap arak bukan sekadar aturan, melainkan upaya melindungi umat dari dampak negatifnya. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan historis untuk menggali pandangan ulama tentang arak dan merinci hukum serta sanksi bagi peminumnya. Studi literatur review melibatkan analisis teoritis yang mendalam, mengidentifikasi teori dan metode yang relevan. Sebagai tambahan, penelitian ini menyoroti biografi Syaikh Zainal Abidin al-Fatani, mengungkapkan pandangan Islam terhadap minuman beralkohol melalui terjemahan kitab Kasyful Ghoibiyah. Dengan demikian, penelitian ini memberikan wawasan holistik tentang konsumsi arak dalam konteks Islam, menggabungkan aspek hukum, sejarah, dan pandangan ulama untuk memahami implikasinya secara menyeluruh.
KOMUNIKASI SEBAGAI RESOLUSI KONFLIK SOSIAL DAN AGAMA
Authors: Gustin Gustin , Mufid Ahmad Irfan
Published: November 2023

The emergence of social conflicts and violence rooted in religion as a justification has been a recurring issue throughout the history of violence up to the present day. Of course, social conflicts followed by religious-themed violence do not occur in Indonesia without reason, irrespective of several socio-political phenomena they may trigger. The methodology employed in this research is qualitative. This study utilizes a literature research approach, which addresses conceptual-theoretical issues related to both prominent thinkers and specific theoretical concepts. Regarding communication as a means of resolving social and religious conflicts, it can be concluded that communication is the appropriate way to address conflicts, be they social, religious, or otherwise. Essentially, conflicts would not persist if there was a willingness to communicate, whether on a personal or social level. This implies that there is no such thing as an ongoing conflict, but rather a lack of desire on the part of the involved parties to engage in effective communication, both on a personal and communal level. Furthermore, religion is a domain of virtue, love, and a commitment to goodness, which should not be a cause of conflict but, conversely, should promote a peaceful and harmonious society where mutual respect prevails.
Membangun Moderasi Beragama di Desa Air Anyir
Authors: Adib Noblana , Irawan Dody
Published: November 2023

Religious moderation is rejecting extremism and liberalism in religion is the key to balance, for the sake of maintaining civilization and creating peace. Air Anyir Village as the location for this community service is located in Merawang District, Bangka Regency, where there is a suspected terrorist who was arrested by Densus 88. Action research as an alternative method of service in community empowerment studies and actions. This action research is based on the assumption that research should be linked to a change agenda in society. The mentoring approach used in this community service is PAR (Participatory Action Research) to change the people's way of thinking, which at first might think exclusively and then have moderate thoughts in religion and nation or at least strengthen the religious moderates they already have. This community service activity is carried out by making classes in the mosque and the theme of religious moderation in Air Anyir village as the material. The results and changes obtained in the fostered subjects are quite good, namely the awareness of moderation in the nation and state. Religious moderates in society can be well developed, and the moderates they have believed in since the beginning are getting stronger.

Keywords: Moderation, Religious, Air Anyir
DAMPAK BUDAYA LITERASI TERHADAP KARAKTER TANGGUNGJAWAB PESERTA DIDIK PADA ABAD 21
Authors: Abustang Perawati Bte , Maksum Arifin , Nurhasanah Nina
Published: November 2023

The application of a literacy culture can have an impact on strengthening the character of elementary school students. A literacy culture that is instilled early in elementary school can continuously form good character in elementary school children. This study aims to determine the impact of literacy culture on the responsible character of students in the 21st century. The research study was conducted using a quantitative approach using the ex post facto method. The population in this study were 87 students from SD Negeri Bawakareang I Makassar City from grades 4, 5 and 6, while the sample consisted of 55 students obtained by random sampling technique. The data collection method used a questionnaire and was analyzed using SPSS 21. The results of the descriptive analysis showed that a literacy culture of 55% was in the very influential category and the character of responsibility was in the very good category with a percentage value of 53. The results of the inferential analysis showed that there was an influence of literacy culture on the character of the participants' responsibilities students in the 21st century by obtaining a value of Sig 0.000 as determined by Sig (0.000) < (0.05) so that H0 is rejected and H1. The implications of this research are (1) Teachers should pay attention to the media used as teaching materials; (2) Students who are digitally literate must be motivated to develop their learning outcomes (3) A literacy culture can foster an interest in reading and have an impact on the character of responsibility; (4) For other researchers, they can conduct studies outside the culture of literacy and character of responsibility.
Isla de calor urbana: teledetección en cubiertas de la parroquia San Francisco
Authors: Llacas Luis , Lara Nicole
Published: November 2023

INTRODUCTION. The urban heat island is a phenomenon originated by anthropogenic processes that has alterations in the human habitat. Its study allows understanding its causes and projecting actions to counteract it. OBJECTIVE. The research exposes the correlation between the materiality of building roofs and the urban surface heat island in the parish of San Francisco. METHOD. A documentary and field work is contemplated with a qualitative-quantitative approach at an exploratory, descriptive and correlational level, through a documentary analysis and direct and indirect observation, using instruments such as a geographic information system for data processing, drone photogrammetries and data sheets. RESULTS. The results show the impact of materials such as polycarbonate, zinc and fiber cement, which expose surface temperatures between 28°C and 29°C. In addition, the importance of the color of these materials and their state of maintenance is highlighted. The age or area of the roofs influences to a lesser degree the surface temperature of the roofs. CONCLUSIONS. It is concluded the importance to use materials with low thermal inertia or with high solar reflectance index to mitigate the heat island effect, replacing the existing ones, through interventions in buildings, in addition to promoting ordinances and providing benefits to such actions.
An Ecological Approach to Sustainability Development: Applications of Ecological Anthropology and Organizational Ecology-Sociology to Accounting Education
Authors: Sisaye Seleshi
Published: November 2023

Sustainability is a subject that has been researched by several interdisciplinary subjects to study the business environment in addressing economic and social development. Anthropology and sociology literature have examined sustainability within the context of evolutionary change processes. The application of the ecological framework in anthropology and sociology is an integrated approach that studies sustainability within the broader context of the environment, and business and society. Ecological anthropology has examined how cultural and social forces have evolved in ecological and land ethics in business education. Organizational ecology has related the resource-based transaction cost approach for the integration of sustainability into the accounting curriculum. The examples from sustainability accounting education from both the emerging and developed economies support the premise that when sustainability is integrated across the accounting curriculum, it can positively influence the attitudes of students, accounting professionals and policy makers. The purpose of this paper is to extend the ecology of sociological and anthropological approaches to study the integration of sustainability into the accounting curriculum in auditing and financial accounting courses, and the professional accounting community.
Beyond the Pitch: Role of Founders’ Characteristics in Startup Funding
Authors: Malinin Artem
Published: November 2023

While investigating founders’ characteristics important for startups’ funding and analyzing more than 1900 funded US startups with the help of CrunchBase dataset spanning 2017-2022, I find that companies with diverse founders enjoy less funding. It happens because the venture capital industry is dominated by less diverse investors who bring down the total funding volume for such new ventures. I show that a degree from a technical university can help founders raise funding for their respective startups because venture capitalists prefer to see someone with technical background at the helm of a new business considering that three out of five top industries for startups are technical. Interestingly, graduating from top schools such as Ivy League universities does not substantially help founders achieve the same goal of increased funding. COVID-19 pandemic can make funding even harder for startups with diverse founders, while enacting laws such as SB826 in California demanding to have at least one female representative on the board of directors can, on the other hand, improve the situation.
Pelatihan dan Pendampingan Pembuatan Media Pembelajaran Berbasis Quizizz pada Guru di MTs Darul Hikmah Lenggo-Lenggo
Authors: Irmayanti Irmayanti , Nurjannah Nurjannah , Mirna Mirna , Hamka Hamka
Published: November 2023

Improving the quality of learning is the responsibility of a teacher and one way is to improve the quality of learning media. One of the free flatforms that teachers can use in the digital age is Quizizz because it has many interesting features. This community service was carried out at Mts Darul Hikmah Lenggo-Lenggo Sinjai Regency. The general purpose of the implementation of this devotion is to improve the understanding and skills of teachers in the learning process in the digital era. The method of service carried out is training and mentoring related to the creation of Quizizz-based learning media. Its implementation began with the introduction of the Quizizz application and its features were then continued with training and mentoring in creating Quizizz-based learning media. As a result of this training and devotion, Mts Darul Hikmah Lenggo-Lenggo teachers have been able to create Quizizz-based learning media in the form of only materials, quizzes only, or combining materials with quizzes, and teachers have been able to concentrate by dividing the learning media links that have been made by their respective subjects. Quizizz-based media created can be accessed anytime and anywhere without limits and paper.Keywords: Training, Mentoring, learning media, Quizizz
Penyuluhan Bahaya Pernikahan Dini dan Stunting di Desa Manduro Manggung Gajah Sebagai Upaya Pencegahan Stunting
Authors: 'Izza Arinil Ula Fil , Aini Nilna Zahrul , Pangestu Muhammad David Ade , Wulandari Cahyani Marisa , Fortuna Intan Septia Eka , Herwanto Fajar Zakly , Agustina Nensi , Fahrudin Tresna Maulana
Published: November 2023

Stunting adalah sebuah masalah mengenai kurang gizi kronis yang disebabkan dari pola makan yang diberikan pada anak mulai dari 1000 hari pertama kehidupan anak sejak lahir sehingga anak menjadi lebih pendek dibanding anak seusianya. Ibu yang memiliki usia terlalu dini dalam menjalankan pernikahan lebih berisiko mengalami kejadian stunting terhadap calon anak. Kurangnya pemahaman akan apa itu stunting dan bahaya stunting itulah yang menyebabkan terjadinya pernikahan dini yang wajar. Penelitian ini memiliki tujuan untuk mengetahui apakah remaja di Desa Manduro Manggung Gajah sudah mengetahui tentang dampak pernikahan dini terhadap risiko stunting pada anak. Metode penelitian yang dilakukan menggunakan kuesioner dengan sistem pre-test dan post-test lalu data yang didapatkan kemudian dapat diolah dengan menghitung rata-rata jumlah responden yang memahami materi pernikahan dini dan stunting pada saat sebelum dan sesudah penyuluhan. Hasil penelitian yang diperoleh setelah dilakukan perhitungan rata-rata ialah adanya peningkatan pengetahuan Warga Manduro Manggung Gajah mengenai bahaya pernikahan dini dan stunting sebesar 39% dan menurunkan minat pernikahan dini pada laki-laki 47% dan perempuan 50%.
Pemetaan Potensi Desa Pedalaman Menuju Desa Wisata di Negeri Huaulu Kabupaten Maluku Tengah
Authors: Sopamena Nurlaila , Utari Tria Ina , Assagaf Gamar , Uar Syah Awaluddin , Tihurua Ode Zulkarnain Sahji , Marda Nurwafiah
Published: November 2023

Desa pedalaman memiliki potensi menjadi desa wisata sebagai sarana promosi produk lokal dan peningkatan ekonomi pedesaan. Desa wisata yang dikembangkan yang memperhatikan konsep sustainable tourism akan bermanfaat bagi kelangsungannya masa kini, masa depan, terutama masyarakat sekitar dan wisatawan. Kegiatan pengabdian yang dilaksanakan pada 28 Juni – 2 Juli 2022 bersama 10 orang masyarakat adat Negeri Huaulu, Maluku Tengah. Tujuan pengabdian ini ialah untuk 1) Menganalisis kebutuhan menjadi desa wisata, 2) Menggali permasalahan masyarakat adat Negeri Huaulu dan hambatan menuju desa wisata. Hasilnya menunjukkan bahwa 1) Raja dan tetua adat Negeri Huaulu menyambut baik bilamana menjadi desa wisata. Negeri Huaulu memiliki potensi tinggi menjadi desa wisata baik wisata sejarah, wisata alam, serta wisata budaya. 2) Permasalahan terkait a) Pengembangan SDM terutama peningkatan kompetensi dan keahlian yang masih minim. b) lokasi negeri huaulu belum terpetakan dengan baik, sehingga luas dan potensi alam belum diketahui c) Status kepercayaan menjadi permasalahan mendasar di negeri huaulu yakni sulitnya akses pendidikan bagi penganut kepercayaan baik pendidikan dasar hingga pendidikan tinggi di perkotaan.
Sosialisasi Kegiatan Ekonomi Perikanan Masyarakat sebagai Upaya Pencegahan Ilegal Fishing serta Dampaknya bagi Ekosistem Perairan di Kelurahan Kameloh Baru Kecamatan Sebangau Kota Palangka Raya
Authors: Prasetyo Bagus , Aisya Alyaziza , Monica Monica
Published: November 2023

Kameloh Baru Village is an area in Sebangau District, Palangka Raya City, where the majority of the population works as fishermen. The community's economic activities are highly dependent on the freshwater fishery ecosystem of the Kahayan River. However, there are some people who do fishing with methods and tools that are prohibited by law (illegal fishing). Based on these facts, this service is carried out with the aim of creating good economic activities without damaging the aquatic ecosystem and fish farming in the area. The regulation used is Law Number 31 of 2009 concerning Fisheries in Article 84 with a threat of 6 years imprisonment and a maximum fine of Rp. 1.2 billion. The Department of Fisheries and Villages in collaboration with KKN Students of the Palangka Raya State Islamic Institute carried out activities to support the fishery ecosystem by restocking, and socializing education in the field of fishery economy as an effort to prevent illegal fishing. The activity was successful and received a positive response from the head of the RT and the whole community who work as fishermen, it is hoped that it can change the bad habits of the people who still catch fish in a way that is prohibited by law.
Pembuatan Video Pembelajaran Berbasis Android Bagi Guru Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Darussalam Kartasura
Authors: Kholis Muhammad Nur , Makruf Imam , Fuadi Moh. Ashif , Zaenuri Muhammad
Published: November 2023

Pandemi covid-19 yang melanda seluruh negara di dunia menyebabkan perubahan yang sangat signifikan dari berbagai macam aspek kehidupan termasuk Pendidikan. Pendidikan di Indonesia yang pada mulanya mayoritas didominasi dengan pembelajaran secara tatap muka fisik, saat ini harus menggunakan pembelajaran model daring (on line) tidak hanya pada jenjang perguruan tinggi tapi juga jenjang sekolah bahkan sekolah dasar. Perubahan tersebut mengharuskan guru mencari cara yang ideal untuk menyampaikan materi ajar. Berbagai macam cara dilakukan oleh para guru, mulai dari menggunakan media whatsapp, google meet bahkan aplikasi zoom. Sedangkan proses pembelajaran yang berjalan masih menggunakan bentuk penugasan kepada siswa dengan menggunakan media komunikasi seperti Whatsapp. Sehingga kegiatan terbilang kurang menarik dan tidak efektif. Video pembelajaran menjadi salah satu solusi yang tepat..  Maka diperlukan pelatihan dan pendampingan pembuatan video pembelajaran berbasis Android. Metode yang digunakan dalam pengabdian ini adalah Participatory Action Research (PAR) dengan langkah assesmen, pelaksanaan, evaluasi dan tindak lanjut. Hasil dari pengabdian ini setelah dilakukan pelatihan dan pendampingan ditemukan indikator peningkatan ketrampilan guru dalam pengembangan media pembelajaran berbasis android. Dari semua peserta pelatihan, semuanya dapat membuat video pembelajaran berbasis android walaupun masih ditemukan peserta yang kesulitan dalam menggunakan fitur-fitur yang ada dalam aplikasi. Bagi peserta yang masih kesulitan menggunakan aplikasi tersebut diberikan pendampingan sebagai upaya tindak lanjut melalui Whatsapp atau email.
Peningkatan Kapasitas UKM Kab. Malang Melalui Pelatihan Manajemen Keuangan dan Pemasaran Digital
Authors: Rofiq Ainur , Anggraeni Rila , Rabbani Faishal Rayya , Reza Alif Aulia
Published: November 2023

Saat ini seluruh sektor bisnis menghadapi dampak dari pandemi COVID-19. Kebijakan-kebijakan yang diambil oleh Pemerintah berkaitan dengan pencegahan penularan Covid-19 mengakibatkan keterbatasan pergerakan masyarakat dan terganggunya aktivitas ekonomi. Minimnya aktivitas ekonomi menyebabkan turunnya pendapatan dan mengganggu kegiatan operasional para pelaku ekonomi termasuk UKM di Kabupaten Malang. UKM di Kabupaten Malang merupakan salah satu pilar penting bagi perekonomian di Kabupaten Malang karena mampu menyerap tenaga kerja yang memiliki latar belakang pendidikan rendah. Pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini diberikan dengan tujuan untuk membantu UKM di Kab. Malang agar pulih dan bangkit dari keterpurukan ekonomi. Bidang keuangan merupakan aspek penting dalam pengelolaan UKM yang berperan sebagai pengukuran kinerja usaha. Selain mengevaluasi kinerja usaha, UKM juga membutuhkan kapabilitas di bidang pemasaran untuk mendongkrak penjualan dan pendapatan. Pemasaran digital akan mampu menjangkau pasar yang lebih luas, sehingga memperbesar potensi naiknya pendapatan yang diperoleh UKM Kab. Malang. Oleh karena itu, aktivitas yang dilakukan pada kegiatan ini berupa pelatihan manajemen keuangan dan pemasaran digital.
Membina Program Ketahanan Keluarga di Dusun Jeru Timur, Desa Jeru
Authors: Ikhsanullah Muhammad , Retnasih Nora Ria
Published: November 2023

Kegiatan ini merupakan kegiatan pembinaan Program Ketahanan Keluarga yang ditujukan kepada Dusun Jeru Timur yang notabene masyarakatnya masih belum memahami konsep Ketahanan Keluarga Sakinah dalam rumah tangga dan cara membangun komunikasi dalam rumah tangga yang lebih harmonis. Tujuan dari kegiatan ini adalah memberikan pemahaman mengenai urgensi pentingnya menanamkan Ketahanan Keluarga Sakinah dalam sebuah keluarga yang bertujuan untuk mengurangi upaya perceraian dan Kekerasan dalam rumah tangga (KDRT) pada keluarga. Metode yang digunakan ialah menggunakan 3 tahapan metode yang disebut ABC yakni Adverse, Belief, & Consequence yang menjadi salah satu cara pengabdian ini dilakukan dengan kata lain penggunaan Observasi, Sosialisasi dan Peninjauan Ulang. Pengabdian ini membuahkan sebuah hasil yakni sebagian masyarakat telah mengimplementasikan prinsip-prinsip Ketahanan Keluarga Sakinah dalam kehidupan be-Rumah Tangga yang bertujuan untuk mengurangi upaya perceraian dan ketidakhamonisan dalam rumah tangga demi mewujudkan program daerah percontohan keluarga yang berdaya tahan, sejahtera dan sakinah di dusun Jeru Timur.
Menjembatani Teori Dan Praktik: Pemberdayaan Mahasiswa Manajemen Melalui Workshop Metodologi Penelitian dan Skill-Building
Authors: Hamizar Arizal , Malawat Fadli Fendi , Yaman Afdhal , Maruapey Muammar Wijayanto
Published: November 2023

This study depicts the implementation of community engagement in the form of a research methodology writing workshop in the field of management. The workshop aims to provide an in-depth understanding of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies to participants. An interactive approach is utilized by presenting materials from two expert speakers in the field. The workshop comprises three sessions, with the first session discussing quantitative research methods, the second session addressing qualitative research methods, and the third session involving participants in creating a mini research project using one of the methods. The results indicate that the workshop successfully enhances participants' comprehension and skills in designing, conducting, and analyzing research in the field of management. The workshop offers an opportunity for participants to integrate theory with practice and develop critical and analytical thinking skills. Additionally, the workshop lays a robust foundation for the development of research competence and professionalism among participants in the business and management realm.Keywords: Management, Workshop, Research Methodology.
Online Learning During Covid-19 Pandemic in the Sixth Semester Students of University of Muhammadiyah Tangerang
Authors: Ishak  , Yanah Mulyanah Euis , Purwasih Desi
Published: November 2023

The objective of this research found out The Impact of Online Learning in The Covid-19 Pandemic on Students in the Sixth Semester of the University of Muhammadiyah Tangerang. This research used a qualitative approach. The participants of this research were 109 students from four classes of the Sixth Semester at the English Study Program of the University Muhammadiyah of Tangerang. The data collection used observation, interviews, and documentation. The result of the research included the positive and negative impacts on students in the Sixth Semester of the English Study Program at the University of Muhammadiyah Tangerang. One of the positive impacts of online learning during Covid-19 was the flexibility of time and places. Then the negative impact found about the problem of internet connection. Therefore, the result of this research is concerned with the main point of the positive and negative impact.
Strategic Intervention for Selected Deviant English Phrases at a rural University
Authors: Nephawe Farisani Thomas
Published: November 2023

Professionalism in English phrases is an indispensable tool for the enhancement of fluency and accuracy in communication. However, English second language learners face redundancy challenges apropos an effective use of phrases. The research investigated strategic intervention for selected deviant English phrases at the University of Venda. A quantitative approach was adopted because data could be analysed mathematically and statistically. Using probability sampling, 35 Level Three English students registered in the 2022 academic year at this university were selected to participate in this research. Further, a convenience technique was employed to select the respondents who were readily approachable and had been studying English for more than twelve years. A pre-test study was conducted on the respondents who were not part of the target group to plan and modify the main research. After a treatment process was followed, the research revealed that respondents were incompetent in the use of English phrases. Nonetheless, post-test results established that respondents performed preternaturally after the utilisation of the ‘language shadowing methods’. Frequent practice in the use of this technique, therefore, cannot be ignored if one wishes to improve not only the art of public oration but also the image of the person's academic literacy.
Students’ L2 Writing Motivation and Self-Efficacy: A Case of Quality-Oriented Writing for Publication
Authors: Saputri Mutiara H. , Aini S. Qurrotul , Fauzan Zelvy
Published: November 2023

A growing body of research has investigated students’ perceptions on corrective feedback in relation with their emotional state as well as satisfaction in writing, but few studies have considered students’ writing motivation and self-efficacy upon receiving corrective feedback on the same writing section of their scholarly manuscript. In this article, students’ perception of corrective feedback in relation with their writing motivation which in turn affects their writing self-efficacy are explored in the context of a scholarly article writing project. Drawing upon mixed qualitative studies of case study and auto-ethnography, learning portfolios and diaries were collected from three graduate students majoring in English Education Department, and were analyzed using open coding. The findings showed that students’ writing motivation and self-efficacy in the first attempts of writing scholarly articles to be optimistic and highly motivated. However, as the students received multiple major revisions on their introduction section of their article over a certain period of time, their writing motivation and self-efficacy declined significantly. Upon successfully meeting the instructor’s expectations on proper academic writing, some of the students’ writing motivation and self-efficacy seemed to incline back to its former state.
Students' Perception of Audio Visual in Teaching Listening Skills on the Second Grade Students of SMP Negeri 3 Majene
Authors: Sudewi Putu Wahyu , Fadilah Nurul
Published: November 2023

Listening is the act of focusing on hearing something or the act of paying attention. Teaching listening skills to students who are learning English as a foreign language is a challenge for teachers. The purpose of this study was to determine students' perceptions of the use of audiovisual media in listening classes among the second-grade students of SMP Negeri 3 Majene. This study used qualitative research. Questionnaires and interviews served as the instruments. Findings showed that the students have a positive perception of audiovisuals because the use of audiovisuals in learning listening skills makes it easier for students to understand the material provided and interact with friends during the lesson. Audio-visual media is attractive, effective, relevant, and motivating for students in listening activities
Investigating the Effectiveness of Edmodo on EFL Learners’ Motivation in Writing Class
Authors: Prasatyo Bayu Andika , Gustary Devian Try
Published: November 2023

This study aims at scrutinizing the effectiveness of the utilization web-based learning platform, Edmodo in teaching academic writing to EFL learners. This study employed a mixed method approach on the fifth-semester students and confirmed that 10 students take part in this study.  A mixed method approach was utilized in this study which applied questionnaires to gain quantitative data. Meanwhile, the qualitative data were attained through semi-structured interviews to measure the effectiveness of the Edmodo application in writing class. The findings revealed that 88% of students prefer to learn writing skills using the Edmodo learning platform through collaborative tasks. The research findings illustrated that there was an improvement and students’ interest in writing by applying the Edmodo learning platform. Besides, students find Edmodo as a user-friendly media, and easy to use.  Edmodo has helped and developed their writing creativity and their cognitive skills and social interaction with peers are also positively developed. This confirmed that there were enough shreds of evidence of how Edmodo was said to be effective in fostering EFL learners' motivation in writing.
YouTube as an Alternative Learning Media for Independent Bilingual Young Learners: A Review
Authors: Widiantari Ida Ayu Putu Anugrah , Dewi Ni Luh Putu Eka Sulistia
Published: November 2023

This study was designed to review the literature on the implementation of YouTube as the alternative learning media in English Language Teaching for bilingual young learners, which includes (1) identifying the effectiveness of using YouTube for independent bilingual learner; (2) YouTube in enhancing English language skills; and (3) providing suggestions for choosing the teaching strategy and media applying YouTube for Independent Bilingual Learner. This study employed a systematic review method to critically observe the application of YouTube as a digital learning medium for independent bilingual learners. Data collection was carried out through a systematic review of 45 articles with several predetermined categories related to the use of YouTube. The research findings implied the effectiveness of using YouTube as an alternative medium for young bilingual learners during the Covid-19 pandemic. It was also revealed that from the results of the literature review, the use of YouTube could affect students’ language skills. In addition, the use of YouTube also affected self-motivation and self-regulated learning for bilingual young learners. This study also provided suggestions for teachers to pay attention to several things in using YouTube as an alternative media in ELT during the current pandemic.
The Implementation of KWL Strategy in EFL Students’ Reading Comprehension
Authors: Krismalita Sekar Diasti  , Cecilia Titiek Murniati  , Heny Hartono
Published: November 2023

Reading is one of the fundamental aspects underlying students’ achievement yet becomes an activity abstained by students. In fact, EFL learners demand more enjoyable and diverse reading activities. Most EFL students perceive that they are continuously exposed to prevalent reading activities. This qualitative study aims to scrutinize the implementation of KWL strategy in EFL reading comprehension. To answer the research question, twelve higher students of the English department were invited as the participants to be interviewed. The findings reflected that EFL learners encountered reading challenges related to vocabulary, reading comprehension, and attention span. However, KWL strategy assisted them, particularly in setting goal, monitoring reading process, and evaluating reading activity.
An Understanding-based Study between Traditional Chinese Classroom Teaching and PAD Classroom Teaching in Chinese University Students’ College English Classes
Authors: Su Huanan
Published: November 2023

The current study intended to have a brief understanding-based analysis of the Chinese university students’ understanding of the traditional Chinese classroom teaching method and the PAD classroom teaching method so as to investigate the feasibility and efficiency of the two teaching methods in the Chinese university students’ College English classes. Through applying a quantitative research design using the descriptive approach, questionnaires were distributed to thirty Chinese university students. The current study had revealed that the PAD classroom teaching method was much more favorable than traditional Chinese classroom teaching method by most of the Chinese university students in their College English classes. Thus, the implication of the current study was that the PAD classroom teaching method was strongly suggested to be given more opportunities to be applied and practiced by the teachers in the Chinese university students’ College English classes.
EFL Students’ Experiences and Attitudes Toward Situated e-Portfolio English Writing
Authors: Wu Chia Pei
Published: November 2023

Electronic portfolios make new possibilities of making students to write differently in the new era. In this study, 36 Tourism and Hospitality major students participated in Situated e-Portfolio English writings in a Practical English class using Wix.com. This study aimed to investigate students' experiences and attitudes toward this e-Portfolio writing in a situated learning context. Research question one asked how Taiwanese EFL students perceive the e-Portfolio writing activity. Research question two asked about students' attitudes toward their e-Portfolio. Questionnaires and reflection entries were utilized for data collection. The result shows positive experiences and attitudes. The results show that EFL Taiwanese Students positively affect English e-Portfolio writing and enthusiastic attitudes.
Exploring the Use of Wh-Questions for Reading Comprehension Text at a Rural-Based Secondary School
Authors: Nephawe Farisani Thomas
Published: November 2023

Questioning is a fundamental skill in communication because it elicits a productive and accurate response.  However, it poses challenges to English second language learners living in deep rural traditional villages. The paper explored the use of wh-questions in reading comprehension text by Grade 10 English First Additional Language learners at Milton Mpfumedzeni Secondary School at the Vhumbedzi Circuit in Limpopo Province, South Africa. A quantitative approach was adopted because it uses statistics and numbers to predict, discover facts, and test hypotheses while the qualitative provides in-depth knowledge of a phenomenon. Thirty-six participants were selected using a simple random sampling technique because it gives each member of the population an equal chance of being included in the investigation. Also, a convenience sampling procedure was utilised as the subjects are readily accessible although participation is not equal for all members of individuals in the target population and study results are not essentially generalisable. The Statistical Package for Social Sciences Version 22 to maintain in-depth statistical analysis due to its feasibility. Preliminary investigation revealed that participants were incompetent in reading comprehension text but after using momentous strategies, they performed outstandingly. Thus, the paper sanctions using the identified strategies applicable to reading comprehension text.
Direct Written Corrective Feedback for Tenth Graders Recount Text: Adequate Practice to Boost Sentential Accuracy
Authors: Pooja Anggunsari  , Sri Wahyuni
Published: November 2023

Teaching writing is considered a complex skill to learn for EFL learners due to its difficulties. Many students and teachers in foreign countries need help to develop their students’ writing skills. Those can be solved by giving a technique that helps students develop ideas to write. One of the techniques is by using direct written corrective feedback. This study investigated the effectiveness of direct written corrective feedback in teaching writing recount text for the first-grade students in one Islamic Senior High School in Pare. Quasi-experimental research was used to determine the different scores between both classes after a treatment. Fifty-six (56) students participated in this study and were divided into two groups (experimental and control groups. The results were calculated using the Mann-Whitney U test since the data were not normal, and it was continued to find out the effect size to strengthen how far the influence of direct WCF was. The results revealed that direct WCF was effective at the medium level for the students’ writing accuracy. Implementing direct WCF for EFL students is suggested since it provides many benefits for teachers and students to boost writing accuracy.
EFL Teachers’ Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK) and Teaching Practice: Metekel Zone Junior Schools in Focus, Ethiopia
Authors: Hirpa Tadesse , Simegn Birhnu , Amogne Dawit , Getnet Meseret
Published: November 2023

In this explanatory sequential mixed method study, the researcher attempted to investigate the EFL teachers’ status of CK, PK, PCK, classroom practice and the relationships among these variables. Comprehensive and purposive sampling techniques were used. Quantitative and qualitative data analyses methods were employed in the study. The least knowledge the teachers owned was CK whereas classroom practice was found to be relatively the highest. They had moderate PK in assessing students’ understanding of topics, in drawing up clear classroom rules, creating a friendly atmosphere, and developing a good relationship with students. However, the overall finding revealed that the teachers were not well equipped with PK. They had moderate PCK in designing instructional objectives and context, and in using appropriate examples to explain concepts related to the subject matter whereas their knowledge of students’ understandings and misunderstandings was inadequate. They had low knowledge to diagnose the notions that were problematic for students and to think why these concepts became difficult. There was a strong positive correlation between CK and classroom practice. The correlation between CK and PK was fair whereas there was a weak positive correlation between PK and classroom practice. There was not statistically significant relationship between PCK and classroom practice.
Association of Conformationally Altered Tau with α-1-antichymotrypsin in the Nuclei of Neurons in the Alzheimer's Disease Brain
Authors: Horta-López Perla H. , Rícny Jan , Florán-Garduño Benjamín , Garcia-Sierra Francisco
Published: November 2023

Conformational changes of Tau have been described to occur during its fibrillary and non-fibrillary aggregation inside neurons affected in the brain of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) patients. Two consecutive conformations have been described during the progression of the disease: an early conformation detected with the Alz-50 antibody, recognizing Tau molecules folding its amino terminus over its third repeated domain, and a later conformation involving the bending of the proline-rich region over the third repeated domain. α-1-antichymotrypsin (ACT) is an acute phase serum glycoprotein that is overexpressed in the brain of AD cases and associated with extracellular amyloid-ß aggregates. We have recently reported that in a large population of neurons affected in AD brains, Tau protein undergoing the conformational change detected by Tau-66 antibody accumulates as non-fibrillary aggregates and colocalizes with extensive accumulations of granular diffuse intracellular deposits of ACT. In this report, we further analyzed Tau-ACT interactions in the neurons from the hippocampus of AD brains. By using superresolution confocal microscopy and quantitative colocalization analysis, we corroborated the mutual association and mislocalization of conformationally altered Tau protein and ACT to the nuclear compartment. These results suggest that ACT can play an abnormal pathological role in AD by contributing to the abnormal transport of truncated and conformationally altered Tau protein to the nucleus.
Circular RNAs: emerging players in asthma and COPD
Authors: Liu Xiaoying , Ali Md Khadem , Dua Kamal , Mao Yuqiang , Liu Jun
Published: November 2023

Circular RNAs (circRNAs) belong to a unique class of endogenously expressed non-protein-coding RNAs with a distinct circularized structure, characterized by the absence of 5′-cap and 3′-polyadenylate ends. They are generally formed through back-splicing from pre-mRNAs. They serve as regulators of transcription and splicing, and act as sponges for microRNAs (miRNAs) and RNA-binding proteins, thereby modulating the expression of target genes. As a result, they exert a substantial impact on a diverse array of cellular and biological processes, including cell proliferation, migration, inflammation, and oxidative stress. Asthma and COPD are chronic airway conditions that currently have no cure. In recent years, emerging evidence suggests that altered expression of circRNAs in airway, bronchial and immune cells is involved in asthma and COPD pathogenesis. Studies exploring circRNA dysregulation in asthma have showcased their involvement in regulating the proliferation, migration, and inflammation of airway smooth muscle and bronchial epithelial cells, as well as impacting goblet cell metaplasia, Th2 cell differentiation, and macrophage activation, primarily through interactions with miRNAs. Similarly, in COPD, circRNAs have shown altered expression patterns in the blood and lungs of patients, and these changes have been linked to modulating inflammation, oxidative stress, and airway remodeling in preclinical models. Furthermore, certain circRNAs have demonstrated promising potential as diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers for both asthma and COPD. This review delves into the current understanding of the function and molecular mechanisms of circRNAs in asthma and COPD, along with exploring their potential as biomarkers in these respiratory conditions.
Photodynamic therapy in brain cancer: mechanisms, clinical and preclinical studies and therapeutic challenges
Authors: Domka Wojciech , Bartusik-Aebisher Dorota , Rudy Izabela , Dynarowicz Klaudia , Pięta Karolina , Aebisher David
Published: November 2023

Cancer is a main cause of death and preferred methods of therapy depend on the type of tumor and its location. Gliomas are the most common primary intracranial tumor, accounting for 81% of malignant brain tumors. Although relatively rare, they cause significant mortality. Traditional methods include surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy; they also have significant associated side effects that cause difficulties related to tumor excision and recurrence. Photodynamic therapy has potentially fewer side effects, less toxicity, and is a more selective treatment, and is thus attracting increasing interest as an advanced therapeutic strategy. Photodynamic treatment of malignant glioma is considered to be a promising additional therapeutic option that is currently being extensively investigated in vitro and in vivo. This review describes the application of photodynamic therapy for treatment of brain cancer. The mechanism of photodynamic action is also described in this work as it applies to treatment of brain cancers such as glioblastoma multiforme. The pros and cons of photodynamic therapy for brain cancer are also discussed.
Fractionation of Xanthium strumarium L. foliage phenolics, in-vitro antioxidant activities, and in-vivo anti-diabetic potential
Authors: Shaheen Asma , Akram Sumia , Sharif Saima , Rashid Ayoub , Adnan Ahmad , Mushtaq Muhammad
Published: November 2023

Introduction: The present research aimed to fractionate Xanthium strumarium L. (XSL) foliage phenolics into a set of solvents and evaluate their antioxidant potential and in-vivo anti-diabetic activity against Alloxan monohydrate-induced diabetic mice.

Methodology: For this purpose, XSL foliage was fractionated into petroleum ether, ethyl acetate, ethanol, and water via orbital type shaking and tested for the presence of phenolics, and their antioxidant and antidiabetic potential.

Results and discussion: The results revealed that the ethyl acetate fraction of XSL foliage contained the highest amount of total phenolics 95.25 mg GAE/g of extract, followed by ethanol (65.14 mg GAE/g), petroleum ether (25.12 mg GAE/g), water (12.20 mg GAE/g), and XSL powder (69.13 mg GAE/g). At the end of treatment time (day 18 of oral administration of 400 mg/kg body weight of mice), the ethyl acetate fraction significantly (p ≤ 0.05) lowered blood glucose level (353 ± 10.6 to 220 ± 25.5 mg/dL) which might due to the elevated level of phenolic compounds in this fraction.

Conclusion: Overall, it can be speculated that ethyl acetate and ethanol may work efficiently for the enrichment of XSL phenolic without compromising their antidiabetic potential.