bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Use of information and communication technologies by elderly people: analysis of social support in interpersonal relationships
Authors: Sales Ferreira Vitor Hugo , Mathes Faustino Andrea , Neves Rui
Published: August 2024

The present research aimed to identify the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) by elderly people, as well as analyze the level of social support for this population. Study with a quantitative-qualitative approach, cross-sectional and analytical in nature. Sociodemographic and health data collection instruments were used, Technology Use Acceptance Scale, questionnaire on the use of ICT, Lubben Brief Social Network Scale. We observed that 100% of participants have contact with some type of information and communication technology and 100% of participants also agree with the importance of technologies in interpersonal relationships. The population interviewed demonstrated a good affinity in general with technologies, where communicating via the internet, for example, with friends, family and even enabling new meetings. The study identified relevant results for the elderly's social interaction with technology and also regarding the social and support network. The importance of using communication technologies in matters of supporting personal and social life is highlighted, which has led to some elderly people frequently using social networks such as Whatsapp and Facebook.
Construction of a care protocol following King's Goal achievement theory: experience report
Authors: Rocha Cristiele Costa da Matta , Camacho Alessandra Conceição Leite Funchal
Published: August 2024

Objective: to report the construction of a Care Protocol for the safe warming of hypothermic patients following Imogene King's Goal Achievement Theory. Method: this is an experience report from an intensive care nurse during the master's and doctorate course, where the protocol was developed, based on Imogene King's Theory. The experience was presented in five thematic axes. Results: In axis 1, there was a lack of monitoring of active heating, a lack of verbal and non-verbal communication, leading to the nursing diagnosis (axis 2) Hyperthermia and Hypothermia. In axis 3, a literature review (scope) was carried out to assess care for hypothermic patients. In axis 4, the content of the protocol was validated with the help of experts in the area and in axis 5, the aim is to evaluate the clinical feasibility of the protocol in everyday hospital settings. Conclusion: the study portrayed the construction of a protocol following Imogene King's Goal Achievement Theory, demonstrating the importance of developing tools to assist nursing in the treatment of hypothermic patients in hospitals.
Digital health literacy and diet quality
Authors: Caldeira Wanessa Santos , Yamaguchi Mirian Ueda , Milani Rute Grossi
Published: August 2024

The objective of this study was to evaluate the correlation between the level of digital health literacy (DHL) and diet quality (DQ). Information was collected from users of digital social networks through online questionnaires containing sociodemographic data, questions from the Digital Health Literacy Instrument and a 24-hour recall. To verify the correlation between the level of DHL and QD, the Spearman correlation test and the chi-square test were applied for the association between DHL and QD with sociodemographic factors. The diet of 71% of respondents was classified as “needs modification”. There was an association between higher levels of DHL and younger age, higher income and higher education. There was no significant correlation between DHL level and QD. It was observed that sociodemographic factors are significant for the development of digital health literacy. Assessing the reliability of information was the greatest difficulty reported for health searches.
Implikasi Kebijakan Sanksi Administratif Pelaku Parkir Liar Oleh Dinas Perhubungan Kota Padang Dalam Meningkatkan Ketertiban Dan Keamanan Lalu Lintas
Authors: Surya Muhammad Farid , Frinaldi Aldri
Published: August 2024

Parkir liar merupakan pelanggaran peraturan lalu lintas atas adanya rambu dilarang parkir, dilarang berhenti dan dilarang menepi di bahu jalan. Dengan adanya penerapan kebijakan sanksi administratif pelaku parkir liar oleh Dinas Perhubungan Kota Padang ini memberikan efek jera terhadap pelaku parkir liar. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui Implikasi Kebijakan Sanksi Administratif Pelaku Parkir Liar Oleh Dinas Perhubungan Kota Padang. Studi ini berjenis kualitatif menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif dan sudut pustaka serta studi interview, dokumentasi dan pengamatan non patisipan. Hasil studi adalah dapat diketahui bahwa kebijakan sanksi administratif  terhadap parkir liar di Kota Padang belum baik. Berdasarkan data di lapangan, masih banyaknya pelaku parkir liar yang memakirkan kendaraan di tempat-tempat yang sudah terdapat rambu dilarang parkir, hal ini disebabkan karena tidak adanya lahan parkir resmi yang memadai, serta masih kurangnya kesadaran masyarakat dalam ketertiban berlalu lintas. Namun, terdapat dampak positif dengan adanya kebijakan ini untuk masa mendatang, yaitu agar pemerintah berupaya membuat sistem parkir elektronik kedepannya. Dari hasil tersebut dapat dikatakan implikasi kebijakan sanksi administratif pelaku parkir liar oleh Dinas Perhubungan Kota Padang belum cukup berpengaruh untuk mengoptimalkan kepatuhan pengguna lalu lintas di Kota Padang.
سندرلال کی کتاب ’حضرت محمد اور اسلام‘ کا تحقیقی و تجزیاتی جائزہ
Authors: Shumaila Saleem D/O Muhammad Saleem  , Dr Sumaira Safdar
Published: August 2024

Many researchers, orientalists, and non-Muslim scholars worldwide have written numerous books on the authenticity of Islam and the personality of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Some of these books are unbiased and based on knowledge and research, presenting the true teachings of Islam and the biography of the Prophet in a better way to the world. In this context, Sundar Lal's book "Prophet Muhammad and Islam" is an important document. Orientalists have researched various aspects of Islamic teachings and the personality of Prophet Muhammad. While some of their efforts are biased, there are also instances of impartiality and genuine analysis. Orientalists have written many books and articles on Islamic history, the Holy Quran, Hadith, and the biography of the Prophet. Their research has provided opportunities to further examine and understand Islamic teachings on an academic level. Sundar Lal's book includes some of the best efforts that reflect his unbiased research: a comprehensive analysis of the life of the Prophet, an explanation of the principles and regulations of Islam, and a coherent writing of the revolutionary messages of Islam. The presence of unbiased books like Sundar Lal's "Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and Islam" helps in understanding the authenticity of Islam and its true teachings. The unbiased research of non-Muslim scholars helps dispel misconceptions about Islam and brings its true teachings to light. The publication of such books increases the authenticity and truth of Islamic teachings, aiding people worldwide in understanding the true spirit of Islam.
Atención de Conflictos de Felinos Silvestres en El Salvador durante los años 2012 a 2022
Authors: Cruz Guerra Gloria Nohemy , Martínez Bernal Elba Noemy , Segura Yanes Jordi Humberto
Published: August 2024

En el presente artículo está relacionado con la atención de la problemática de los felinos silvestres en El Salvador. Se enfoca en los retos que enfrentan estos animales debido al rápido crecimiento urbano y la deforestación en el país. Se destacan las principales especies de felinos y el papel de las instituciones dedicadas a la protección de la vida silvestre en El Salvador; además se plantean posibles soluciones para mejorar la atención de felinos silvestres en el país. Se concluye que es necesario impulsar estrategias de conservación y educación ambiental para garantizar la protección adecuada de estos felinos y su hábitat.
Documentación de la presencia de Cuatro Especies de Felinos Silvestres en El Salvador
Authors: Moreno González Stephannie , Flores Gochez Mercedes Margarita , Ramos Sandra , Pineda Peraza Luis Armando
Published: August 2024

En El Salvador el estudio de felinos históricamente estaba basado en evidencia indirecta (rastros, huellas, excretas, pelos), con el uso de nuevas tecnologías como las cámaras trampa, se ha logrado documentar de manera esporádica algunas tomas fotográficas de especies como puma, gato zonto y tigrillo. No obstante, no se contaba con certeza de la presencia permanente en territorio Salvadoreño de Puma y Ocelote. En enero de 2021 se implementó en el país, el Programa Nacional  de Conservaciones de Felinos uno de sus objetivos  específicos es identificar vacíos de información sobre las especies de felinos en El salvador, con este objetivo se instaló la primera estación de fototrampeo establecida El Área Natural Protegida San Carlos Cacahuatique en Morazán, se presentan los resultados alcanzados de enero 2022 a enero 2023 de operación se registros a través de vídeos y fotografías la presencia de cuatro especies de felinos: Puma (Puma concolor), gato zonto (Herpailurus yagouaroundi), tigrillo (Leopardus wiedii), ocelote (Leopardus pardalis), este estudio proporciona evidencia videográfica y su comportamiento en cuanto a abundancia durante un año completo de monitoreo sistemático sobre la presencia de las cuatro especies de felinos en El Salvador.
Modeling a poiseuille flow through a rectangular pipe in a floor slab (PSD)
Authors: Abdellatif Oudrane , Messaoud Hamouda , Benaoumeur Aour , Chesneau Xavier , Zeghmati Belkacem , Nadhir Damda , Rafik Belarbi
Published: August 2024

This study was devoted to the modeling of a laminar fluid flow in a pipe of the rectangular section located in a floor slab. This theme was raised because of its relevance in the large business sector as well as in the areas of energy saving and storage at the residential scale. The equations of motion quantity and heat transport are the classical equations of forced convection. However, to describe the movement amount within the heating slab pipeline, Prandtl simplified model was most appropriate. In addition, this model retains the most important terms for a laminar regime flow. In addition, the modeling of fluid flow conservation in the pipeline was taken into account in the equation system. To achieve the above-mentioned objective, a numerical resolution was made for the system resolution of the Navier-Stokes equations that govern this fluid flow. These equations were discretized by an implicit finite difference method. The system of algebraic equations as well as obtained was solved by the algorithm of Gauss and the algorithm of Thomas. The results obtained such as: the evolution of the fluid velocity profile within the slab according to pipeline to the Reynolds number variation, the fluid temperature have clearly demonstrated the Poiseuille effect on fluid flow. Moreover, the stabilization of the Gauss algorithm and the Thomas algorithm in this numerical modeling was well verified against the tricks that were taken into consideration. The result of this study was that Thomas algorithm and Gauss algorithm are the best in this type of numerical modeling.
Development of a flexible arrayed eddy current sensor with three-phase excitation for inspection of rail rolling contact fatigue cracks
Authors: Lahrech Mohamed Hichem , Lahrech Ahmed Chaouki
Published: August 2024

A Flexible Arrayed Eddy Current (FAEC) sensor can inspect a large area in a single probe pass, which is beneficial for customizing the profile of the inspected part. This paper presents the development of a flexible arrayed eddy current sensor with three-phase excitation for inspection of Rolling Contact Fatigue (RCF) cracks in rail. The excitation coils are driven by three-phase currents that are 120° apart in phase. The induced eddy current in the conductive rail sample shifts electrically along the phase variation direction of the excitation currents. The sensor measures a small background signal to determine if there is no defect in the rail sample. Therefore, the sensor has a high relative sensitivity to defects. We study the operating principle of the sensor using a 3D finite element method (FEM) model. The numerical results demonstrate the sensor's viability for fast inspection and characterization to detect RCF defects in conductive rail steel samples.
Stability of equilibrium states for a stochastic difference equation of exponential form
Authors: Abdallah Lallouche , Amani Aoufi , Meriem Tedjine
Published: August 2024

It is well know that many process and problems in different fields of sciences and engineering can be modelled by linear and nonlinear difference equations. Particularly, in case of systems biology, ecology, biochemistry, genetics and physiology dynamics, many population models are governed by exponential difference equations, and lot of papers were published in this matter. The goal of this work is to study a nonlinear second order difference equation of exponential form: Xn+1 = bXn + cXne−σXn−1, n ≥ 0 where the parameters b, c have arbitrary values, σ > 0 and the initial values, X0, X−1 are arbitrary positive numbers. Our equation has an equilibrium points and is exposed to additive stochastic perturbations that are assumed a sequence of independent random variables with zero mean, unit variance and these perturbations are proportional to the deviation of the system state Xn from equilibrium points, and the result is stochastic difference equation. We cannot find the solutions of nonlinear stochastic difference equations of exponential form in all cases. So, one can study the behavior of solutions by asymptotic stability of equilibrium points. Additionally, with the general method of Lyapunov functional constructions for stochastic difference equations with discrete time, we provide the necessary and sufficient conditions for the asymptotic mean square stability of the two equilibrium points (zero and positive) within the linear approximation of the stochastic difference equation. These conditions also serve as sufficient conditions for the stability in probability of the equilibrium points of the initial nonlinear equation. Finally, to demonstrate the validity of the obtained results, some numerical examples and simulations of equations solutions are made and numerous graphical illustrations of stability trajectories of solutions are plotted.
Laboratory investigation of the influence of fines content on the mechanical behavior of sand
Authors: Mohammed Chemmam , Benali Nougar , Abdelkader Brahimi , Eddine Bouri Djamel , Abdallah Krim , Safer Omar , Ahmed Arab
Published: August 2024

The present article seeks to examine and discuss the experimental results that were obtained from a series of straight box shear tests. For this, different soils were prepared with clean sand, which was brought from the Wilaya (Province) of Chlef that is located in northern Algeria, mixed with silt from the same site, clay from the town of M'zilla or clayey loam that is composed half of this same clay and half of silt. The percentages of sand replacement by the selected additions were 0, 10, 20, 30, and 40% in mass ratio. The samples thus prepared were then tested with respect to dry shear, under the normal stresses equal to 100, 200, and 400 kPa. The results obtained showed that the shear strength of the sand from Chlef decreases when the silt content increases from 0 to 40%. With regard to the sand-clay and sand-silt-clay mixtures, it was found that the shear strength decreases until reaching a threshold value that coincides with the addition content of 20%. Then, beyond that value, it begins to increase as the addition fraction increases. Likewise, it turned out that cohesion increases with increasing silt content, while for sand-clay and sand-silt-clay mixtures, this cohesion increases until reaching a maximum value which coincides with the addition of 20% silt content. The same trend was observed for the variation of the direct shear strength, while the friction angle exhibited an inverse behavior.
Finite element method numerical modeling of the crack's impact on the free vibration of 2D functionally graded beams on the Pasternak-Winkler elastic foundation
Authors: Salhi Mohamed , Safer Omar , Dahmane Mouloud , Frahlia Hamid , Latroch Noureddine , Chaib Ouaddah , Amer Adem Ait Mohamed , Benadouda Mourad
Published: August 2024

The study's contribution is to examine, while taking into account pinned-pinned boundary conditions, the free vibration response of multi-cracks Euler-Bernoulli perfect FG beams structure on Pasternak-Winkler elastic foundations. The finite element approach is used to discretize the equations. The material properties are taken into account using a power-law form, and they differ in the thickness and width directions of the beam structure. The 2D FG beam's reduced cross section is used to calculate the stiffness of the cracked structure. On the other hand, the Pasternak-Winkler type foundation has a longitudinal distribution and makes the system stiffer. For convergence research, the numerical results are compared with the outcomes of earlier investigations in terms of dimensionless fundamental frequencies. Case studies were carried out to examine the effects on the natural frequencies of the beams structure of the power law index, multi-cracks, depths, location, and Pasternak-Winkler-elastic foundation. These studies demonstrate the benefits of the two-dimensional FG beam in the presence of cracks over the unidirectional FG and pure metallic beams.
Elaboração de apostila de antibióticos como estratégia de ensino de microbiologia em um curso de graduação médica: relato de experiência
Authors: Auad Hannah Parente , Auad Maira Parente , Carvalho Pedro Lemos , Arruda Artur Marinho de
Published: August 2024

A microbiologia consiste no estudo dos microrganismos acelulares e celulares. A microbiologia médica está associada ao controle e prevenção das doenças, sendo o estudo dos antibióticos uma das suas temáticas mais relevantes para a prática clínica. O ensino da microbiologia médica pode ser desafiador para os docentes, pois carece de metodologias ativas de ensino que permitam uma maior associação entre a microbiologia e o cotidiano. Portanto, torna-se necessário o desenvolvimento de estratégias e tecnologias de ensino que vinculem aspectos teóricos e práticos dessa ciência. O objetivo do presente trabalho é descrever as experiências de discentes participantes do programa de monitoria acadêmica por meio do desenvolvimento de uma apostila, nomeada Antibióticos para o Ciclo Básico, aplicada no módulo de microbiologia incluso na disciplina de Mecanismos de Agressão e Defesa de um curso de Medicina em uma universidade estadual brasileira. Este trabalho apresenta todo o processo de planejamento e desenvolvimento da apostila, assim como as formas que o material foi inserido na programação da disciplina. A apostila tornou-se uma ferramenta de ensino eficaz voltada especificamente para alunos do ciclo básico da graduação médica, abordando de forma didática, prática, simples e concisa um grupo de fármacos de grande relevância para a prática médica, os antibióticos. A experiência possibilitou também uma evolução intelectual e pessoal dos monitores, ao exigir deles a busca por um maior conhecimento científico, assim como proporcionou uma maior experiência na liderança da apresentação e discussão de casos clínicos, permitindo a construção de uma visão mais ampla do processo ensino-aprendizagem.
A política de educação especial inclusiva do Instituto Federal do Rio de Janeiro: uma análise na perspectiva dos direitos humanos
Authors: Dias Kátia Arruda , Lacerda Thiago Corrêa , Salgado Patricia Teles Alvaro , Correia Vanessa do Carmo
Published: August 2024

Este estudo consiste em uma análise da Política de Educação Especial Inclusiva do Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do Rio de Janeiro (IFRJ), que rege a Educação Especial no IFRJ, objetivando a problematizar se a criação da Política assegura a existência de condições estruturantes de ações afirmativas para a construção da cultura de inclusão. Tal problematização dialoga e fundamenta-se na perspectiva de estudos da Linguística Cognitiva e da Neurociência que indicam as bases de conhecimento de mundo, mais especificamente o Self, como moduladores-estabilizadores do sistema de crenças enraizados na Cultura da exclusão, o que naturaliza práticas de segregação social e educacional, alicerçando a banalização da violência da exclusão. No caso do estudo, aqui realizado, abordamos o Self de banalização da violência da exclusão de pessoas com deficiência, que atua imantado à violação dos direitos humanos e do direito à educação das pessoas com deficiência. Dentro deste contexto teórico-epistemológico, este estudo consiste em uma pesquisa de análise reflexiva documental, para isso, analisaremos além da Política de Educação Especial Inclusiva do IFRJ, alguns documentos norteadores da legislação brasileira. Como resultado, entendemos que conjunta e paralelamente não basta à criação de uma Política de Educação Especial Inclusiva, são necessárias ações efetivas internas, envolvendo a comunidade escolar, para modificar atuar na desconstrução da naturalização da cultura de exclusão existente na Instituição, que como microcosmo social reproduz o macrocosmo social da banalização da violação do princípio da dignidade humana com a violação do direito à educação da pessoa com deficiência.
LEARNING OUTCOMES: SOCIAL SUPPORT, SELF-CONFIDENCE, AND ECONOMIC LEARNING MOTIVATION
Authors: Zahar Erlina , Masni Harbeng , Hutabarat Zuhri Saputra , Pratiwi Heni , Tara Firman , Sujoko Sujoko , Andriani Lili , Aziza Aziza
Published: August 2024

This research aims to find out the indirect influence of Self-Confidence on Learning Outcomes through the economics learning motivation of Class XI Students at SMK Negeri 2 Jambi City. This type of research is causal associative using a quantitative approach. This research was conducted at SMK Negeri 2 Jambi City. The method used is a survey method through distributing questionnaires from a population and sample of 124 people, using a saturated sampling technique or census. Data processing uses SPSS Amos (Statistical Product and Service Solution) version 17.1 for Windows 8. The results of this research show that: 1) There is a significant positive influence between social support on learning outcomes of 0.455, t count > t table, namely 5,640 > 1.67. 2) There is a positive and significant influence between self-confidence on learning outcomes of 0.402, t count > t table, namely 4,849 > 1.675. 3) There is a positive and significant influence between motivation on learning outcomes of 0.419, t count > t table, namely 1.675 > 0.05. 4) There is a positive and significant influence between social support and motivation of 0.272, t count > t table, namely 3,119 > 1,655. 5) There is a positive and significant influence between the work environment on work motivation of 0.844, t count > t table, namely 10.177 > 2.015. 6) There is a positive and significant indirect effect between support for economic learning outcomes through motivation of 0.559, F hit > F table or 518.919 > 2.698. 7) There is a positive and significant indirect influence between self-confidence on learning outcomes through motivation of 0.504, F hit > F table or 18.919 > 2.68. This research concludes that there is a positive and significant influence between social support, self-confidence, and motivation for the economic learning outcomes of class XI students at SMK Negeri 2 Jambi City. Without ignoring other factors that can also influence Economics learning outcomes. In an effort to improve economic learning outcomes, students should increase their sense of ownership and awareness of responsibility and comply with applicable policies for the common good
Research on the Composition and Socialvalue of Gongs and Drums in Huaihe River Basin of Anhui Province
Authors: Zhan Hao
Published: August 2024

The traditional Chinese folk instrumental music, gongs and drums, once flourished in southern China. The gongs and drums of Huaihe River basin in Anhui province were mainly distributed in Chizhou generation. The art of folk music originates from the life of the people. Relying on the unique historical, geographical and cultural environment, it presents a unique musical style to the audience. As an expression of ancient Chinese classical melody, it has continuously enriched and absorbed many excellent local culture and civilization achievements with the passage of time, and has exerted a profound influence on promoting the progress of Chinese traditional culture. Therefore, an in-depth exploration of its roots can enable us to more comprehensively understand and grasp the essence of this Great China culture with a long history of inheritance.
The Effective Application of Interactive Electronic Whiteboard in Primary School Mathematics Teaching
Authors: Liu Simei
Published: August 2024

The flexible use of modern educational means can not only enable students to establish a solid knowledge structure, but also improve the effectiveness of the classroom to ensure that students have an accurate grasp of the knowledge. Especially in the primary school mathematics teaching, because it contains a lot of knowledge, and some of it is very complicated, so in the learning, it is often affected by a variety of factors, it is difficult to solve the problem successfully, let alone apply them to real life. Therefore, teachers should take the initiative to reform in the actual teaching, and combine the interactive electronic whiteboard and other technology with mathematics, so as to improve the teaching effect. Based on this, the paper studies and analyzes the effective application of interactive electronic whiteboard in primary school mathematics teaching.
Analysis of Japanese Cultural Patterns
Authors: He Wen
Published: August 2024

Japan is a close neighbor of China. Since ancient times, China and Japan have had close cultural exchanges. The splendid Chinese culture has played an extremely important role in the course of Japanese history and the development of Japanese culture. The discussion of Japanese culture can enhance the understanding between the two peoples, and can also achieve the purpose of cross-cultural communication through the study of Japanese culture. Hosftede's cultural dimension theory and Minkov's cultural dimension theory used in this paper provide a strong theoretical basis and support for cultural analysis and interpretation in the context of the rapid development of globalization and cross-cultural communication. This paper makes a deep analysis of Japanese culture through seven cultural dimensions, from which it can be seen that Japan is a country with a relatively large power gap, a tendency to collectivism, masculinity and uncertainty avoidance. At the same time, Japanese culture is a laissez-faire culture with strong flexibility and a tendency to universalism.
The Approaches to Cultivating Chinese Cultural Communication Awareness in Senior English Teaching
Authors: Yang Furong , Wang Hongyuan
Published: August 2024

Under the current background of globalization, it is particularly important to cultivate Chinese cultural communication awareness in Senior English teaching. However, the current researches show that the content of Chinese culture in English textbooks is relatively insufficient, and students’ awareness of cultural communication is very weak. In addition, students lack motivation in cultural learning, and teachers’ teaching methods are too simple to arouse their learning interests. Therefore, the research aims to explore the approaches to cultivating students’ awareness of Chinese cultural communication. The research results indicate that it is essential to fully explore Chinese cultural elements in teaching materials and design diversified cultural teaching activities. In order to stimulate students’ interest in learning, teachers are required to innovate teaching methods, promote interdisciplinary integration and make full use of multimodal resources. These approaches are beneficial to enriching students’ knowledge of Chinese culture, enhancing their cultural self-confidence, and ultimately cultivating their awareness of spreading Chinese culture.
Study on the Relationship between Self-efficacy and Learning Engagement of English Majors
Authors: Li Shoulin
Published: August 2024

In recent years, learning engagement and self-efficacy have received more and more research interest. Research has found that both self-efficacy and learning engagement are closely related to academic performance. However, few existing studies have focused on how their interplays may influence English majors' language learning. Thus, this study chooses English majors as research objects, employes questionnaires as instruments to analyze the relationship between their self-efficacy and learning engagement. It is found in this study that English major students have moderate level of self-efficacy and learning engagement and the self-efficacy and learning engagement influence each other significantly. A significant relationship between self-efficacy, learning engagement and learning achievements has also been identified in this study. These findings shed light on the teaching and learning of English major students.
Research on the Application of 5E Teaching Model in Senior English Writing Teaching
Authors: Fan Yihu , Wang Hongyuan
Published: August 2024

Writing, as a pivotal part of English language teaching, provides an important platform for cultivating students’ core competencies and reflects students’ comprehensive language application ability and language expression ability as well. With the reform of the new college entrance examination, the difficulty of the writing section has increased. Thus, how to adapt to the reform of the college entrance examination and explore new writing teaching methods has become a widely concerned issue among front-line high school teachers. Based on the analysis of the connotation and elements of the 5E teaching model, as well as the current situation of writing teaching, this study combines the 5E teaching model with writing teaching, aiming to explore new effective teaching models, promote reform of writing teaching, and improve the quality of writing teaching.
Gaussian Distributions in Machine Learning
Authors: Jiang Xiaolei
Published: August 2024

To help teaching and learning of machine learning courses, properties and application examples of Gaussian distributions in machine learning are presented, including classification, regression, and approximation. In each typical cases, emphasis is placed on the assumptions and the conclusions related to Gaussian distributions, so that students can make clear that it is the Gaussian distribution that make the somewhat abstract Bayes’ theorem more concrete and yields closed-form analytical predictive distributions.
How is Educational Equity Possible: The Evolutionary Logic of Compulsory Education Enrollment Policies from the Perspective of Historical Institutionalism
Authors: Luo Hongxin
Published: August 2024

The enrollment policy for compulsory education concerns the right of school-age children and adolescents to receive equal education, as well as the realization of educational equity. Based on the analytical framework of historical institutionalism, this paper examines the evolutionary logic of the enrollment policy for compulsory education. Since the founding of New China, China's enrollment policy for compulsory education has undergone four periods: efficiency priority, balancing efficiency and fairness, emphasizing fairness, and implementing fairness, reflecting a shift in policy value orientation from efficiency to fairness. Economic system reform, uneven regional development, and the concept of educational equity are the underlying structural factors influencing policy changes. Rational choices made by actors such as the government, schools, and parents have led to path dependence in policy changes. Reform and opening up, initial education reform, and comprehensive reform in the field of education have become three critical junctures in promoting policy changes. We should always adhere to educational equity as the policy value goal, seek to break through path dependence at critical junctures, and focus on the coordination of multiple subjects in the gradual development of policies, in order to better achieve educational equity.
The Effectiveness of a Role-Play Activity in Practicing EFL Learners’ Communicative Competence
Authors: Wang Siyi
Published: August 2024

This study was conducted to explore the effectiveness of role-play activity in practicing communicative competence of EFL learners. The writer suggested that role-play activity is a valuable classroom approach to assist students in practicing their communicative competence and to provide them with an opportunity to practice the English language with fluency and accuracy. In addition, the writer also proposed a definition of the effectiveness of role-playing activities in practicing communicative competence of EFL learners and provided relevant teaching suggestions.
The Role of Logistics and Infrastructure in Promoting International Trade
Authors: Liu Xueqing
Published: August 2024

This study aims to explore the role of logistics and infrastructure in promoting international trade. Through systematic analysis of relevant theories and practical impacts, the research finds that logistics and infrastructure play key roles in reducing transaction costs, enhancing trade speed and reliability, and promoting market connectivity and integration. Specifically, an efficient logistics system can optimize transportation, warehousing, distribution, and inventory management, thereby improving the overall efficiency of international trade. Meanwhile, modern transportation, information and communication, and energy infrastructure provide robust support for international trade, facilitating efficient global supply chain operations and economic growth. However, the logistics and infrastructure sectors also face challenges such as infrastructure aging, cross-border logistics barriers, environmental issues, and sustainability concerns. In the future, smart logistics, green logistics, public-private partnerships, and international cooperation will become important development trends. Based on these findings, this paper proposes that governments should formulate supportive policies and improve infrastructure investment mechanisms, while enterprises should enhance logistics optimization and technological innovation. By conducting an in-depth study of the role of logistics and infrastructure in international trade, this research aims to provide theoretical support and practical guidance for policymakers and enterprises, promoting sustainable development in international trade.
Research on the Development form of Chinese Contemporary Oil Painting in Recent 30 Years
Authors: Wang Zhiyu
Published: August 2024

This paper analyzes and discusses the development form of Chinese contemporary oil painting in the past 30 years, and thinks that in the past 30 years, after the baptism of Western cultural thoughts, postmodern thoughts have been deeply rooted in the hearts of Chinese people. Under this background, Western modern culture has brought rich topics to Chinese oil painting, and Chinese oil painting language is also transforming under the impact of Western artistic thoughts. This paper also summarizes the two aspects of Chinese contemporary art criticism during the period of 1990-2020. This paper holds that only by accurately grasping the characteristics of The Times and starting from the simple life can contemporary Chinese oil painting see the truth, goodness and beauty of art from life, and only by returning to the real "contemporary" can it absorb the essence from it and have enduring vitality.
The Value of Digital Narrative in Oral Second Language Teaching
Authors: Zhu Yingying
Published: August 2024

Digital Narrative has long been formed, developed and mature in foreign countries, but the domestic attention to it is still less, the lack of a complete theoretical system and practical model, so it is rarely used in classroom practice. As the product of the combination of digital information technology and traditional narrative, Digital Narrative is derived from video teaching. The initial form of Digital Narrative is relatively simple, based on the cognitive theory of multimedia learning and the theory of multiple literacy. In practice, Digital Narrative can be mediated by extra-curricular activities, network platforms, and theme competitions, which is of great value in oral second language teaching due to its unique advantages of novelty, diversity and situationality.
The Design of English Reading Teaching under the Guidance of Deep Learning Theory-Taking Unit 5 Race to the Pole as an Example
Authors: Jin Nana
Published: August 2024

Reading teaching plays a pivotal role in English language education, aiming to nurture students' comprehension, practical application, and creative transfer abilities. Deep learning theory underscores the importance of knowledge acquired through reading being logical, structured, and systematic, rather than scattered or fragmented. It advocates for a teaching approach where, under the guidance of teachers, students associate, mobilize, and activate their prior experiences to organize learning content in a coherent manner and construct a personal knowledge structure. This paper takes a piece of senior high school English reading material as an example to illustrate the design ideas of reading teaching based on the theory of deep learning.
Study of Translation Strategies for University Students’ English Language Learning in China
Authors: Tao Dongxing
Published: August 2024

University students in China have been stressing how to learn and use English language accurately and effectively, because, in the future, they may become translators, interpreters, and English teachers, or become overseas students, international travelers and even emigrants. Thus, the author chose Chinese university students as the research subject to explore the impact of translation strategies on their English language learning and then to propose a Translation-based English Language Learning Program (Hereinafter referred to as TELLP) to improve the quality and effectiveness of their English language learning. A survey of 500 university students in total from 6 universities in China was conducted through the questionnaire survey. Quantitative and statistic methods and descriptive method were adopted in this study to describe and expound translation strategies and the difference of responses on translation strategies when grouped according to profile (sex, age, major and type of university). Through comprehensive analysis and discussion based on the data collection, some findings were found in the study. Firstly, Students frequently use bidirectional translation strategies, strategies for translation from English to Chinese, and strategies for translation from Chinese to English in their English learning, though a few students avoid the use of translation strategies. Additionally, students from public universities have a better assessment on the use of translation strategies for English learning, while the respondents aged 18-19 tend to avoid using translation strategies. Finally, a TELLP is proposed to serve as the guidance for Chinese students’ English language learning based on translation strategies.
The Second Life of Abandoned Orchards: Innovative Approaches to Land Use
Authors: Murong Ruiyi
Published: August 2024

As globalization accelerates, the issue of abandoned orchards has become increasingly prominent, posing a major challenge for land resource management. This paper reviews innovative approaches to the land use of abandoned orchards, aiming to explore the ecological services, economic benefits, and socio-cultural values in their transformation process. The article first analyzes the environmental impact of abandoned orchards, including soil quality degradation, water resource pollution, and biodiversity loss. Subsequently, it discusses innovative land use strategies such as smart agriculture, ecological restoration, and landscape design, and assesses the role of policy frameworks and planning in promoting sustainable land use. Through the analysis of successful domestic and international cases, the paper demonstrates the various possibilities of orchard transformation. Finally, the article summarizes the challenges and opportunities of land use transformation in abandoned orchards, providing sustainable solutions for future land management.
Study of Wang Yangming's Philosophical Thought on Music
Authors: Hu Baoyue
Published: August 2024

Wang Yangming's philosophical thought on music is an extremely important part of his teleological system, which profoundly embodies the core philosophical concept of the unity of mind and reason. In Wang Yangming's view, music is not only an aesthetic object, but also a key way to realize personal moral cultivation and spiritual enhancement. His emphasis on ancient music and his suggestions for the improvement of folk music demonstrate his deep insight into the role of music in shaping social mores and cultural inheritance. These ideas not only had a significant impact in his time, but also still provide rich educational resources and practical guidance for modern music education. In this paper, we will look at the origin of Wang Yangming's music thought, “music is the essence of the heart”, “music is based on neutrality and harmony”, “re-establishing ancient music” and “restoring the true self”, as well as a review of Wang Yangming's music thought. "and the value judgment of Yangming's music philosophical thought are discussed and analyzed in five aspects.
Exploration of Singing Teaching Methods in the Music Classroom
Authors: Ma Heting
Published: August 2024

The purpose of this paper is to explore singing teaching methods in the music classroom. Firstly, an overview of singing teaching methods was given, including traditional and modern singing teaching methods and the current status of research at home and abroad. Then, it focuses on exploring four singing teaching methods in the music classroom: practical teaching method, situational teaching method, cooperative teaching method and game teaching method, and analyses their applications and effects in singing teaching. Then, through teaching practice and case studies, these four teaching methods were empirically studied and their teaching effects were evaluated. Finally, the research results of this paper are summarised and future research directions are proposed.
Prevalence and Patterns of Ocular Comorbidities among Geriatric Population Residents in Rural Eastern India: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Mishra Rutwik , Dalai Suvasish , Lenka Sudhansu Sekhar , Mohapatra Gurukrushna , Ray Satyajit Sundar
Published: August 2024

Background: With the increase in overall life expectancy, the number of people above 60 years old will increase globally from 1 billion in 2020 to 1.4 billion in 2050 and is expected to double by 2.1 billion by 2050 with an increase in age-related comorbidities. Age-related ocular co-morbidities are a major comorbidity. According to India's visual impairment and blindness data, cataracts and severe and moderate visual impairment are the most common cases. Objective: To assess the ocular comorbidities among the geriatric population. Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was undertaken in the field practice area of the Rural Health Training Center (RHTC), Jamujhari, Khordha, affiliated with the Department of Community Medicine, IMS & SUM Hospital, Bhubaneswar. Stratified random sampling was done, and one stratum constituted three nearby adopted villages. Four strata were included to select the households, and the first household was selected randomly in each village. A socio-demographic profile and detailed clinical history were collected, and the required clinical examinations were conducted after obtaining consent. Results: The prevalence of ocular morbidity (OM) was found to be 96.8%. Refractive error (RE) has the highest prevalence (86.52%), including prescription-corrected glasses users, whereas age-related macular degeneration (ARMD) and ectropion (EC) have the lowest prevalence (3.2%). Conclusions: The study findings show a need for proactive management and earlier screening for better quality of life in the geriatric population.
Composição físico-química, teor de metilxantinas e compostos fenólicos em subprodutos da produção de chá-mate
Authors: Hammerschmidt José Marcos , Cipriano Roger Raupp , Helm Cristiane Vieira , Zuffellato-Ribas Katia Christina , Deschamps Cicero
Published: August 2024

O chá de erva-mate é comercializado na forma líquida após embalagem ou fresco após torrefação. Ambos os processos produzem subprodutos com potencial para diversas aplicações, dependendo de suas características bioquímicas. Este estudo teve como objetivo avaliar a composição físico-química e o teor de metilxantina e compostos fenólicos de subprodutos produzidos pela agroindústria da erva-mate durante a produção de chá-mate envasado ou torrefação. Os subprodutos da erva-mate utilizados foram obtidos de produtores dos estados do Paraná e Santa Catarina, com épocas de colheita de setembro de 2020 a março de 2021 (primavera/verão) e de abril a agosto de 2021 (outono/inverno). As amostras foram avaliadas in natura (cancheada), após separação dos talos e folhas (pimentão verde e talo verde), após torrefação (pimentão torrado) e após embalagem (moagem). O experimento foi conduzido em delineamento inteiramente casualizado, comparando épocas de colheita e tipos de subprodutos, com três repetições. As médias foram comparadas pelo teste de Tukey a 5% de probabilidade. A cancheada verde (10,57%) e a chile torrada (11,9%) apresentaram maiores teores de cafeína e teobromina quando colhidas de abril a agosto. O maior teor de proteína foi registrado em borra de chile torrada (16,10% no outono/inverno e 13,20% na primavera/verão) e cinzas (6,57% outono/inverno e 6,29% verão/inverno) e pó verde (6,65% outono/inverno e 6,62% primavera/verão), nas duas épocas de colheita. O teor médio de proteína foi maior nas borras de erva-mate colhidas de abril a agosto (16,10%). Em relação aos compostos fenólicos, o pó apresentou os maiores teores de ácido 3-cafeoilquínico (33,62%), 4-cafeoilquínico (32,09%) e ácido 3,4-dicafeoilquínico (20,57%), e as amostras de chile torrado apresentaram os maiores teores de 5-cafeoilquínico. (46,09%) e ácido 3,5-dicafeoilquínico (31,64%), e a chile moída e torrada apresentaram as maiores concentrações de ácido 4,5-dicafeoilquínico, 30,40 e 26,28%, respectivamente. O teor de metilxantina foi influenciado pelo tipo de amostra e época de colheita, enquanto o teor de compostos fenólicos variou principalmente em função do tipo de subproduto e foi maior nas amostras de chile moída e torrada.