bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Müzik Eğitiminde Yaratıcı Uygulamalar: Soundpainting
Authors: BAŞ SEÇİLMİŞ Hilal , KARAGÖZ DURSUN Betül
Published: March 2023

Bu araştırmada, Türkiye’de soundpainting ile birlikte yaratıcılık ve doğaçlamayı temel alan müzik öğretim yöntemleri ile ilgili yapılan lisansüstü çalışmaların çeşitli özellikler açısından incelenerek betimlenmesi amaçlanıştır. Araştırma verileri Yüksek Öğretim Kurulu Başkanlığı Ulusal Tez Merkezinden elde edilmiştir. Ayrıca çalışmada, Soundpainting uygulamasının, amacı, önemi, müzik eğitimindeki kullanım alanları ve etkilerinden söz edilmiştir. Tarama modelindeki bu çalışmada veriler doküman incelemesi yapılarak irdelenmiştir. Yapılan inceleme sonucunda; konuyla ilgili 143 çalışma tespit edilmiş, bu çalışmalar içerisinde %1,8 oranıyla en az soundpanting konusunun temel alındığı, ilk çalışmanın 1990 yılında yapıldığı, %75,2 oranıyla daha çok yüksek lisans tez çalışmasının yapıldığı sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Ayrıca tezlerin yıl bazında dağılımı incelendiğinde bazı yıllarda hiç çalışma yapılmadığı görülürken, yıllar geçtikçe çalışmaların belirli oranlarda artış gösterdiği görülmüştür. Ayrıca ilgili literatür incelendiğinde; Soundpainting’in tüm öğretim kademelerine uygun olduğu; çocukların yaratıcı zekâ ve kulak gelişimlerine katkıda bulunduğu ve icralarını özgüvenli ve rahat bir şekilde sergileyerek performans kaygıları ile başa çıkabildikleri, gibi sonuçlara ulaşılmıştır.
Tạp chí Nghiên cứu Y học tập 88 (3) 2014
Authors: Nghiên cứu Y học Tạp chí
Published: March 2023

Toàn văn Tạp chí Nghiên cứu Y học tập 88 (3) 2014
Tạp chí Nghiên cứu Y học tập 89 (4) 2014
Authors: Nghiên cứu Y học Tạp chí
Published: March 2023

Toàn văn Tạp chí Nghiên cứu Y học tập 89 (4) 2014
Tạp chí Nghiên cứu Y học tập 91 (5) số phụ trương 2014
Authors: Nghiên cứu Y học Tạp chí
Published: March 2023

Toàn văn Tạp chí Nghiên cứu Y học tập 91 (5) số phụ trương 2014
Analisis Manajemen Risiko terhadap Jasa Pengiriman Barang JNE Cabang Tasikmalaya
Authors: Aprilia Gina Cissy , Ukasyah Muhammad , Ramadhan Naufal Dzakwan , Iswanto Try Nurhayati , Putri Tiara , Maesaroh Syti Sarah
Published: March 2023

The shopping style of people who are shifting from conventional to online has had a major impact on the freight forwarding service industry. Shipping companies cannot be separated from various risks that occur, such as human resources, systems, and internal and external risks. This study aims to determine the most dominant variable and can be a risk for the JNE freight forwarder company. The method used is the descriptive qualitative method. Data collection techniques were used, namely observation, interviews, and literature study. This case study focuses on the JNE Tasikmalaya expedition which took place on Juanda City of Tasikmalaya. After conducting interviews, it can be found that one of the causes of risks to freight forwarding services is centered on the potential of available human resources. Based on the results of research that has been done, it can be seen that human resources and security have the greatest impact on preventing risk management and can increase customer satisfaction, whereas good human resources have a positive and significant impact.
PERAN KOMUNIKASI ANTARA KARYAWAN DENGAN CUSTOMER DALAM MENCIPTAKAN CUSTOMER LOYALTY TITIK DUA KOPI KEDUNGMUNDU
Authors: Pratama Naufal Eksan , Siregar Nadia Itona
Published: March 2023

The problems studied were various complaints coming from customers stating that the customer was dissatisfied with the service attitude provided by Titik Dua Kopi Kedungmundu employees. The purpose of this study was to describe how interpersonal communication between employees and customers creates customer loyalty at Titik Dua Kopi Kedungmundu Semarang. This study uses a qualitative research method with a constructivism paradigm using a case study approach. The data collection technique was through interviews with several informants, namely the Operational Manager of Titik Dua Kopi Kedungmundu, Titik Dua Kopi Kedungmundu Employees and customers. Qualitative data analysis techniques using Nvivo 12 pro software. The results of this study there are seven characteristics of interpersonal communication in creating customer loyalty namely support, openness, equality, curiosity, empathy, caring, positive attitude.
PENGARUH MUTU MAKANAN DAN TANGIBLE TERHADAP KEPUASAN KONSUMEN OLIVE FRIED CHICKEN
Authors: Puspitasari Christin , Wahyuningtyas Yunita Fitri
Published: March 2023

Research is aimed at looking food quality, tangible to olive fried chicken consumer satisfaction. This a quantitative descriptive research with a cross sectional research design. The population in this study were consumers or customers of Olive Fried Chicken. The number of samples in this study were 65 respondents. Data analysis in this study used multiple regression analysis. The classical assumption requirements that must be met by the multiple regression model before the data are analyzed are the normality test, multicollinearity test and heteroscedasticity test. There is a significant effect of product quality on consumer satisfaction at Olive Fried Chicken. There is a significant influence of the physical environment on customer satisfaction at the Olive Fried Chicken. There is a significant influence of product quality and physical environment on consumer satisfaction at Olive Fried Chicken Fast Food Restaurants.
Iklim Komunikasi Organisasi Pada Kantor Balai Sertifikasi dan Perbenihan Tanaman Hutan
Authors: Darudono Meliza Putri , Siregar Nadia Itona
Published: March 2023

A good communication climate supports the creation of organizational effectiveness. The communication climate will affect the behavior of its members, both the relationship between superiors, subordinates and co-workers. One of the organizational institutions that has attempted to carry out organizational communication in order to achieve organizational effectiveness is the Center for Certification and Seeds of Forest Plants. At this agency there are problems in the work environment and there is miss communication at work. Special attention to the existence of employees can be done such as establishing good relationships in order to create a sense of trust, honesty, openness of communication, and listening in good communication with superiors, subordinates and co-workers. The purpose of this study was to find out how the organizational communication climate was at the Office of the Forest Plant Seed Certification and Seed. The research method used is descriptive statistics. The sample used was 55 employees. The results showed that the organizational communication climate at the Forest Plant Seed Certification and Seed Center was classified as Good. This is because the majority of male employees show a high degree of openness in communication compared to women, such as the ease with which they can coordinate with co-workers in a flexible manner and have confidence in the ability of themselves and co-workers to complete work. The conclusion of this study is that the organizational communication climate at the Forest Plant Seed Certification and Seed Center is conducive.
PENGARUH KEPERCAYAAN DAN KEPUASAN KONSUMEN TERHADAP MINAT BELI PADA SITUS BELANJA ONLINE SHOPEE DI BATAM
Authors: Surbakti Reny Br , Evyanto Winda
Published: March 2023

The purpose of this study aims to analyze the influence of consumer trust and satisfaction on the intention to buy online Shopee in Batam. The analytical method used by the author is to use quantitative research with a total of 147 respondents who are residents of Batu Aji, Batam city. In collecting the data, it is done bydistributing questionnaires in which there are several statement items. In this study, the variables were divided into several parts, including consumer trust and satisfaction as independent variables, and purchase intention as the dependent variable. To measure the magnitude of the influence on these variables, the authorsuse the method of linear regression analysis and multiple regression. From the results of the analysis it was found that partially trust has no effect on purchase intention, customer satisfaction partially has an influence on purchase intention. The variables of consumer trust and satisfaction have a simultaneous influence on the intention to buy online shops in Batam
ANALISIS HASIL STRATEGI PEMASARAN STIE WIYATAMANDALA PADA MASA PANDEMI COVID-19
Authors: Lai Wie Allan Yuda Patria
Published: March 2023

This research was conducted to discover students’ responses to STIE Wiyatamandala’s marketing actions, especially during the COVID-19 Pandemic; and to determine whether the marketing decisions were right or not. This study replicates a previous study conducted by Martin Sone Kwang in 2019. The study uses a qualitative research method to explain how service marketing mix influences choice in all four batches of STIE Wiyatamandala’s students, respectively. A minimum of 13 respondents per batch were picked using a non-probability sampling technique, with open-ended structured questions used during the interview process. The result shows different opinions on different batches, with price and physical evidence as the main determinants in shaping students’ choices. The study also showed that most of the marketing actions taken have the desired effect.
Determination of Cooling Load for a Solar Cooled Building in Khartoum Using a Simulation Method
Authors: Nasreldin Abdalla Kamal , Ahmed Osman Elamin
Published: March 2023

Cooling load calculations are normally carried out assuming steady state conditions. This is a simple but conservative approach that leads to overestimation of the cooling capacity. For more accurate estimation of cooling loads, one has to take into account the thermal capacity of the walls and internal heat sources, which makes the problem more complicated. In this paper, the unsteady state heat transfer formulation has been used to determine the air conditioning cooling load for a building in Khartoum for a hot summer day. An explicit method was used to calculate the nodal temperatures at each time step of the thermal network. A simulation program was developed to calculate the cooling load at each time step. The building is cooled by absorption cooling system comprised mainly of an evacuated tube solar collector, a lithium bromide –water absorption air conditioner, a storage tank fitted with an auxiliary heater. A mathematical model is built to simulate the absorption cooling system for the solar cooled building and the results showed that the absorption system driven by solar energy from the evacuated tubes solar collector is enough to cover the cooling load demand by the building more than ten hours.
School Performance Among a Sample of Type1 Diabetic Children and Adolescents in Erbil City
Authors: Aziz Bahar Mustafa , Sulaiman Karwan Hawez
Published: March 2023

Background: Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is the most common endocrine disorder in children. The glycated haemoglobin (HbA1C) level was found to be correlated with the academic skills and classroom attention in children with T1DM. Left untreated both high and low blood sugar levels can affect the child’s ability to concentrate on schoolwork and participate in school activities. Methodology: In Laila Qasim diabetic center from June to August 2022, a questionnaire survey was used for this cross-sectional study. The sample included 120 diabetic children for case group. All primary and secondary school pupils with type 1 diabetes were included in the study population. Result: In the present study, the correlation between diabetes and poor performance is clear in mathematics, english and science. The highest rate of fair followed not pass was found in uncontrolled HbA1c level (greater than 7) in all subjects except kurdish and found that students with type 1 diabetes had significantly lower overall academic grades than their nondiabetic classmates. Conclusion: Diabetes is associated with reduced neuronal function, which ultimately results in cognitive impairment in areas such as intelligence, learning, memory, information processing, attention, executive function, visual motor integration, and academic performances. Keywords: Type 1 diabetes mellitus; Children and adolescents; Academic performance; School
Comparison of Oral Hygiene Practices between Dental, Medical and Allied Health Sciences Undergraduate Students of Lahore
Authors: Habib Anushey , , Hafeez Muhammad Ahmed , Habib Nabeela , Noor Maria , Javed Farhan , Anjum Omair
Published: March 2023

Aim: To determine how dental education affects the oral hygiene practices in Pakistan. Study design: Descriptive cross-sectional study. Place: FMH College of Medicine and Dentistry, Lahore, Pakistan. Duration: One month. Methodology: A self-administered questionnaire was circulated amongst BDS, MBBS, and AHS students of FMH College of Medicine and Dentistry, Lahore, Pakistan. The responses were analyzed using SPSS version 20.0. Results: Dental students were superior to MBBS and AHS students in brushing frequency, electric toothbrush and water flosser use. Manual toothbrushes are more commonly used than electric toothbrushes in all three groups. More MBBS students believed that electric toothbrushes were better. Flossing proved unpopular. Toothpicks were the preferred interdental aid. Few students use water flossers. Mouthwashes are only used when needed. Most respondents were nonsmokers, but more BDS students smoked. Conclusion: Conclusion: Dental education in Pakistan impacts oral hygiene habits since dental students reported to have superior oral hygiene habits. More MBBS students believed electronic toothbrushes are superior to manual ones, indicating that BDS and AHS students require knowledge of electric toothbrushes. Keywords: Allied Health Sciences, Dental education; Dental students; Medical students; Oral hygiene practices.
MODUL “TAMAN CENING” (KITA MANTAPKAN CEGAH STUNTING) BAGI TERUNA TERUNI BALI
Authors: Adhi Kadek Tresna , Utami Ni Wayan Arya , Januraga Pande Putu , Sutiari Ni Ketut , Suiraoka I Putu , Kurnianingsih I Desak Ketut Dewi Satiawati , Oktaviana Betty , Kowara Mellysa , Sudastri Ni Kadek
Published: March 2023

Modul "Taman Cening" (Kita Mantapkan Cegah Stunting) Bagi Teruna Teruni Bali ini bertujuan memberikan informasi kepada remaja atau teruna dan teruni Bali mengenai pencegahan stunting yang bisa dilakukan oleh remaja lebih dini.
Teacher professional development: what we learn from remote teaching in the context of the pandemic
Authors: Santos Sandro Valérius , Andrade Maria de Fátima Ramos de , Mizukami Maria da Graça Nicoletti
Published: March 2023

This article aimed to investigate how the knowledge base of the technical education teacher who worked in remote teaching was expanded and which teaching learning was intensified in this process. This study is characterized as a descriptive-analytical research, of a qualitative nature. To carry out this study, teachers who work at a Technical School located in the State of São Paulo answered questionnaires and interviews. The theoretical foundation focused on studies by Carlos Marcelo and Lee Shulman that deal with teacher training and professional development. Data analysis revealed that collaboration, humanization, changes in old practices, adaptation to new environments and the ability to develop new knowledge for teaching practice are among the learning experiences.
In situ simulation as a health team training methodology in the hospital context: integrative review
Authors: Pereira Barbara Silvestre da Silva , Pinto Ana Cristina Silva
Published: March 2023

Introduction: The in situ simulation modality is being used to train professionals. Objectives: Conduct literature searches on the main contributions of in situ simulation to the training of professionals in the health area and for hospital institutions. Methodology: Integrative review, with a qualitative approach. A search was carried out for full-text articles published from January 2017 to December 2022, in the BVS and Pubmed. Eighteen articles were selected for analysis. Results: 3 categories emerged: 1. Contributions of in situ simulation for health professionals; 2. For hospital institutions and 3. For healthcare users. Discussion: The in situ simulation brought several benefits, such as better preparation of professionals and the team, reduction of hospital costs and improvement of care processes that involve patient safety. Conclusion: The studies showed that in situ simulation is being characterized as a good training strategy for professionals who make up the multidisciplinary health team.
تقييم دور اللوحة القيادية في تحسين اتخاذ القرارات الاستراتيجية دراسة تطبيقية: على جامعة الأقصى بقطاع غزة
Authors: العكش علاء , الدهدار مروان , الطويل عصام
Published: March 2023

هدفت الدراسة إلى تقييم دور اللوحة القيادية في تحسين اتخاذ القرارات الاستراتيجية دراسة تطبيقية من وجهة نظر العاملين في جامعة الأقصى بقطاع غزة, وقد استخدم الباحثون المنهج الوصفي التحليلي, وتكون مجتمع الدراسة من (141) موظفاً من العاملين في الشؤون الادارية, وقد تم استخدام أسلوب الحصر الشامل لصغر حجم مجتمع الدراسة, وكانت الاستبانة الأداة الرئيسية لجمع البيانات, وبلغت  نسبة الاسترداد نحو (78%)، وحللت البيانات باستخدام برنامج SPSS الاحصائي, وكان من أهم النتائج أنه توجد علاقة ارتباط ذات دلالة احصائية قوية بين دور اللوحة القيادية وأبعادها (التقارير والاحصاءات، الانحرافات، النسب، المنبه، الجداول والتمثيلات البيانية) في تحسين صنع القرارات الاستراتيجية في جامعة الأقصى وتبين أن هناك ضعف في  استخدام أبعاد اللوحة القيادية بجامعة الأقصى بغزة, حيث بلغ الوزن النسبي للموافقة (59.7%), حيث اتضح  أن ممارسة أبعاد اللوحة القيادية كان بدرجة متوسطة كما يلي: (الاستفادة من مخرجات التقارير والاحصاءات كانت بنسبة (62.1%)، بينما الانتباه  لعلامات التنبيه لاحتمال وقوع مشاكل بنسبة (60.4%)، كذلك  قراءة وتحليل مخرجات الجداول والتمثيلات البيانية وتوظيفها في صنع القرار بالجامعة كانت بنسبة (56.5%)، بالمقابل مستوى متابعة مؤشرات الانجاز للعمل بنسبة (58.7%)، كما اتضح أن الجامعة تأخذ قراراتها الاستراتيجية بدرجة كفاءة متوسطة, حيث بلغ الوزن النسبي للموافقة (60.4%).
Scientific Misconduct in Asbestos-related Occupational Health Studies: A Literature Review on the Impact of Intellectual Dishonesty to Scientific Research
Authors: Pradnyaparamitha Dyah Ayu , Zulkarnain Hirzi Salsabil , Basrowi Ray Wagiu
Published: March 2023

Introduction: The asbestos industry actively tries to delay adequate asbestos protection regulation in workplaces by systematic manipulation and scientific misconduct. This research aims to compile several of their efforts throughout the years to study their efforts and prevent them. Methods: A literature review was conducted to explore instances of scientific misconduct in occupational health studies related to asbestos in November 2022. The sources were taken from Google Scholar and PubMed. From the entire search, 6 relevant studies were reviewed. Results: Throughout the world, the asbestos industry has been responsible for delays in adequate asbestos regulations. Several systematic scientific misconduct regarding asbestos use happened in 1930s United States, as well as fraudulent research regarding asbestos in early 2000s Brasil. Scientific misconducts can directly influence the direction of occupational health research involving asbestos exposure, resulting in delays in adequate regulation implementation.Conclusions: The dangers of asbestos to workers exposed is already firmly established. The asbestos industry has been deliberately manipulating scientific data to sway corporate and public views to prolong the viability of asbestos production and daily use. They achieved this using industry-backed scientific discourse, direct manipulation of research data, as well as direct manipulation of research data publication.
A deterministic risk assessment of the human exposure to Cadmium, Lead and Chromium through the consumption of well and bottled water in Lusaka District, Zambia
Authors:   The University of Zambia, Banda Mkuzi , Muma John B. ,   The University of Zambia, M'kandawire Ethel ,   The University of Zambia, Mukuma Mercy ,   The University of Zambia, Munyeme Musso ,   The University of Zambia, Musawa Grace ,   The University of Zambia, Ndaki Enock M. ,   The University of Zambia, Benhard Vistorina ,   The University of Zambia, Mumba Chisoni ,   The University of Zambia
Published: March 2023

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goal Number Six is to ‘Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all’, which is an essential component for human survival. Access to safe drinking water is essential for health, a basic human right and a component of effective policy for health protection. Safe drinking water implies that the water does not represent any significant risk to health over a lifetime of consumption, including different sensitivities that may occur between life stages. However, water is prone to contamination with heavy metals through natural and anthropogenic sources, making it unsuitable for human consumption due to the cumulative potential risks associated with the presence of heavy metals. This study was conducted to assess the non-carcinogenic and carcinogenic risk of human exposure to cadmium, lead and chromium through the consumption of well and bottled water in Lusaka district of Zambia. Secondary data was used to determine the mean concentrations of heavy metals in well and bottled water in Lusaka District and to calculate the hazard index (non-carcinogenic risk) and cancer risk for the metals under study. The results revealed that a hazard index for cadmium, lead and chromium in both well and bottled water was higher than 1, indicating adverse effects on human health over a lifetime of consumption. Similarly, the total cancer risk through exposure to cadmium and chromium in well and bottled water was 1.2 x 10-1 and 2.25 x 10-1, respectively, higher than the safe threshold limit set by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) of 1 × 10−4. The study concludes that there is a possible non-carcinogenic risk of exposure to cadmium, lead and chromium through the consumption of well and bottled water in Lusaka District. Further, the study concludes that there is a possible carcinogenic risk of exposure to cadmium and chromium through the consumption of both well and bottled water. Owing to the proportion of both well and bottled water samples that exceeded the Zambia Bureau of Standards threshold limit, cadmium poses the greatest concern and requires intervention to reduce exposure. Therefore, it is recommended that heavy metal concentrations in drinking water should be periodically monitored to minimise health risks to consumers.
Assessing the Impacts of Land Use Land Cover Change In Mutama Bweengwa Catchment 0f Southern Province, Zambia
Authors:   The University of Zambia, Lungomesha Stephen , Chabala Lydia M ,   The University of Zambia
Published: March 2023

Climate change and land use land cover directly impact the alteration of hydrological cycles, making water more unpredictable and increasing the frequency and intensity of floods and droughts. However, proper planning of adaptation and mitigation options is hampered by inadequate up-to- date information on land use/Land cover in many catchments and sub-catchments of Zambia and other developing countries. This study assessed the land use change in the Mutama Bweengwa River Catchment of Southern Zambia. The objective of the study was to investigate land use land cover changes (LULCC) in the Mutama Bweengwa Catchment in the Southern Province of Zambia from 2000 to 2021. The data used for the study were satellite images of the area downloaded from the United States Geological Survey (USGS). Specifically, the Landsat images were from path 172/row 71 and path 172/row 72 for the period 2000, 2007, 2014 and 2021. The methods used included data identification and acquisition, image pre-processing, image processing, accuracy assessment, validation and presentation. Image pre- processing was used to correct distortions during image acquisition. The techniques used were: image enhancement for extracting useful information, which involved carrying out band combination and brightness and contrast adjustment when conducting the mosaicking process using ERDAS imagine 2014. Supervised classification based on the maximum likelihood algorithm in ERDAS Imagine was employed to generate the land use land cover classification and later exported in ArcMap 10.7.1 for map creation. The image classification was based on six different LULC classes, which were: water body, build-up/settlement, forest, cultivated land- rainfed/bare land, cultivated land-irrigated, and grasslands. Preliminary results of this study have shown a decrease in the classes of water bodies and forest areas by 0.34% and 55.5%, respectively, over the 21-year period. The accuracy of the resultant land use/land cover maps was evaluated with the kappa statistic and error matrix. The preliminary results have also shown an increase in the land use land cover class categories of cultivated land-irrigated, grassland, cultivated land-rain fed/bare land and built up/settlements by 0.13%, 46.7%, 14.6% and 8.4%, respectively. In conclusion, the supervised classification of the Landsat images indicated pronounced land cover changes over the 21-year period. Although this provides preliminary conclusions, it indicates that immediate actions should be taken to protect the sub-catchment from further loss of land cover by strengthening the regulatory framework. Further work on the project is expected to bring out some of the factors that have contributed to this change.
Vida da roça para gente da cidade: uma proposta de turismo rural na zona da mata potiguar (RN- Brasil)
Authors: de Melo Mônica Visconti , Venãncio Maria das Graças de Menezes
Published: March 2023

O objetivo deste trabalho é buscar possibilidades de implementar formas alternativas ao turismo de massa explorado no Nordeste do Brasil, o que pode acontecer através do turismo de curtas distâncias, contemplando o turismo rural. Este tipo de turismo possibilita o resgate da cultura da região, oportuniza renda e empregos para a população local, valorizando o homem do campo mediante a oferta de outras possibilidades do fazer turismo, ao mesmo tempo proporcionando as pessoas que estejam na capital a chance de conhecer vários aspectos culturais e regionais do Nordeste e do Rio Grande do Norte. Em termos metodológicos foram pesquisadas localidades que poderiam servir a exploração do turismo rural, situadas no Agreste Potiguar, as quais apesar de suas potencialidades naturais e culturais, são pouco conhecidas e/ou visitadas, mesmo estando próximas a capital.  Para identificar as possibilidades de implantação deste tipo de turismo foi feito um inventário dos principais aspectos que viabilizem o turismo rural. As cidades escolhidas foram:  Canguaretama, Nísia Floresta, Goianinha e São José de Mipibu.  Após inventariar os atrativos destes locais foram elencadas algumas sugestões para a viabilização da proposta turística. A intenção é o desenvolvimento autossustentável da região, contemplando a população local, sua cultura e história.
Assessing trigeminal microstructure changes in patients with classical trigeminal neuralgia
Authors: Rozhnova Elizaveta N. , Dashyan Vladimir G. , Tokarev Aleksey S. , Evdokimova Olga L. , Neznanova Maria V. , Sinkin Mikhail V.
Published: March 2023

Introduction. The crucial role of neuro-vascular conflict (NVC) in trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is getting increasingly challenged. Microstructural changes can be assessed using fractional anisotropy (FA) in diffusion tensor images (DTI).
Objective. To evaluate usefulness of FA in brain MRI with DTI for TN lateralization assessment.
Materials and methods. The study included 51 patients with classical TN divided into two groups: neurosurgical intervention free, post radiofrequency ablation (RFA), and a control group (patients without facial pain). All the patients were tested for NVC with FIESTA (Fast Imaging Employing Steady State Acquisition) brain MRI at 3Т. Difference in thickness of trigeminal roots on the intact and symptomatic sides was assessed for each group. The findings were compared to those in the control group. The MRI protocol was supplemented with DTI. The FA difference in thickness of the intact and symptomatic roots (∆FA) was calculated for each study group to assess microstructural root changes. The results were compared to those in the control group.
Results. In trigeminal root DTIs, ∆FA over 0.075 [0.029; 0.146] is statistically significant to establish NVC-associated microstructural changes on the symptomatic side in patients without any past surgeries (p = 0,030). In patients with a history of trigeminal ganglion RFA, statistically significant (p = 0.026) thinned symptomatic trigeminal root (difference in thickness of trigeminal roots over 0.45 cm [0.4; 0.6]) was found as compared to that of the control patients.
Conclusion. FA may be used as a quantitative demyelination biomarker in clinical TN. Trigeminal ganglion RFA leads to hypotrophy throughout the trigeminal nerve root.
Questo numero - Belle immagini, ovunque
Authors: Dalla Chiesa Nando
Published: March 2023

La presentazione del numero
PHÁT HUY GIÁ TRỊ CỦA LỄ HỘI HOA BAN TRONG PHÁT TRIỂN DU LỊCH Ở TỈNH ĐIỆN BIÊN HIÊN NAY: THỰC TRẠNG VÀ NHỮNG VẤN ĐỀ CẦN THỰC HIỆN
Authors: Lê Thanh Bình , Mùi
Published: March 2023

Để đưa du lịch thành ngành kinh tế mũi nhọn, trong những năm qua tỉnh Điện Biên đã đẩy mạnh phát huy giá trị văn hoá truyền thống của các dân tộc cho phát triển ngành này, trong đó có việc tổ chức lễ hội hoa ban. Kể từ khi được tổ chức (2014) đến nay, lễ hội hoa ban không chỉ có giá trị và ý nghĩa quan trọng trong việc tôn vinh, bảo tồn, phát huy các loại hình văn hóa truyền thống dân tộc mà còn có những đóng góp vào việc thúc đẩy phát triển kinh tế - xã hội của địa phương. Vì vậy, lễ hội hoa ban đã trở thành “thương hiệu” góp phần quảng bá hình ảnh về mảnh đất và con người của Điện Biên nói riêng, vùng Tây Bắc nói chung.
PHÁT TRIỂN VĂN HÓA ĐỌC TRONG KỶ NGUYÊN SỐ
Authors: Vũ Thị Thanh Minh , Huyền
Published: March 2023

Văn hóa đọc có ý nghĩa lịch sử sâu sắc, đánh dấu các mốc phát triển của xã hội loài người và mang đậm dấu ấn lịch sử qua các thời kỳ. Từ những tri thức tích lũy được thông qua việc đọc, văn hóa đọc sẽ tạo điều kiện, nền tảng để phát triển tâm hồn, trí tuệ, nhân cách cho mỗi cá nhân. Trong kỷ nguyên số, văn hóa đọc với những phương thức đọc mới càng khẳng định rõ tầm quan trọng đối với sự phát triển của mỗi cá nhân cũng như của cộng đồng và xã hội. Bài viết phân tích thực trạng văn hóa đọc ở nước ta, trên cơ sở đó đề xuất một số giải pháp nhằm phát triển văn hóa đọc trong kỷ nguyên số ở Việt Nam nói chung và trong các trường đại học nói riêng là rất cần thiết trong giai đoạn hiện nay.
PRESIDENT HO CHI MINH'S PEOPLE'S IDEOLOGY AND IMPLICATIONS FOR CIVIL ADVOCACY IN HO CHI MINH CITY TODAY
Authors: Trần Hải Hà
Published: March 2023

The article researchs President Ho Chi Minh's views on civil advocacy. The results showed that, President Ho Chi Minh raised the guiding views on civil advocacy work such as the concept, position, role, force, method and process of implementing civil advocacy work. These views have so far remained valuable to the Party's civil advocacy. The article also points out the significance of President Ho Chi Minh's civil advocacy thought for civil advocacy in Ho Chi Minh City today.
Comparative Genomic Analysis and Rapid Molecular Detection of Xanthomonas euvesicatoria Using Unique ATP-Dependent DNA Helicase recQ, hrpB1, and hrpB2 Genes Isolated from Physalis pubescens in China
Authors: Siddique Faisal , Mingxiu Yang , Xiaofeng Xu , Zhe Ni , Younis Haseeb , Lili Peng , Junhua Zhang
Published: March 2023

Ground cherry (Physalis pubescens) is the most prominent species in the Solanaceae family due to its nutritional content, and prospective health advantages. It is grown all over the world, but notably in northern China. In 2019 firstly bacterial leaf spot (BLS) disease was identified on P. pubescens in China that caused by both BLS pathogens Xanthomonas euvesicatoria pv. euvesicatoria resulted in substantial monetary losses. Here, we compared whole genome sequences of X. euvesicatoria to other Xanthomonas species that caused BLS diseases for high similarities and dissimilarities in genomic sequences through average nucleotide identity (ANI) and BLAST comparison. Molecular techniques and phylogenetic trees were adopted to detect X. euvesicatoria on P. pubescens using recQ, hrpB1, and hrpB2 genes for efficient and precise identification. For rapid molecular detection of X. euvesicatoria, loop-mediated isothermal amplification, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), and real-time PCR techniques were used. Whole genome comparison results showed that the genome of X. euvesicatoria was more closely relative to X. perforans than X. vesicatoria, and X. gardneri with 98%, 84%, and 86% ANI, respectively. All infected leaves of P. pubescens found positive amplification, and negative controls did not show amplification. The findings of evolutionary history revealed that isolated strains XeC10RQ, XeH9RQ, XeA10RQ, and XeB10RQ that originated from China were closely relative and highly homologous to the X. euvesicatoria. This research provides information to researchers on genomic variation in BLS pathogens, and further molecular evolution and identification of X. euvesicatoria using the unique target recQ gene through advance molecular approaches.
Diagnosis of Lily Plant Fasciation Caused by Rhodococcus fascians in Jeju Island
Authors: Shin Yong Ho , Choi Min Ju , Kang Hyun Su , Jeun Yong Chull
Published: March 2023

To diagnose lily fasciation, lily bulbs showing fasciation were collected from several greenhouses in Jeju Island, South Korea. Bacteria were isolated from the lily bulbs and amplified with both primers for fasA in plasmid and for putative glycosyltransferase epsH gene in chromosome of Rhodococcus fascians. Three bacterial isolates were detected with the P450 primer set and identified as R. fascians by NCBI blast analysis. Twelve bacterial isolates were identified as R. fascians using RS02785 primer set, including the three bacterial isolates identified as the same pathogen using the P450 primer set. Pathogenicity of these bacterial strains identified as R. fascians was demonstrated. Apparent symptoms were observed on wounded lily leaves after inoculation with each bacterial suspension whereas no symptom was found on lily leaves treated with H2O. Furthermore, bacteria re-isolated from wounded sites were identified as R. fascians. Based on the results, these two sets of primers are recommended for quarantine of R. fascians..
Occurrence and Distribution of Root-Knot Nematodes in Kiwifruit Orchard
Authors: Kang Heonil , Je Hwanseok , Choi Insoo
Published: March 2023

The study was conducted to investigate the infestation and distribution of plant-parasitic nematodes on kiwi orchards in Korea. Plant parasitic nematodes genus and densities were investigated at a total of 102 sites in Jeollanam-do, Gyeongsangnam-do, and Jeju-do, which are the main production areas of domestic kiwi orchards. Plant parasitic nematodes detected were of 9 genera, including root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne spp.), spiral nematodes (Helicotylenchus spp.), and needle nematodes (Paratylenchus spp.), and 56% of the 102 plantations were infected with root-knot nematodes. Root-knot nematodes were found to be the most important plant parasitic nematode in domestic kiwi orchards. The average density of root-knot nematodes is 97 per 300 cm3 soil, and there is concern about the kiwi yield reduction. As a result of identifying the root-knot nematode species: M. arenaria, M. hapla, M. incognita, and M. javanica. Among them, M. arenaria is the most dominant. As the plant parasitic nematode infection route in fruit trees is often spread through the transplantation of infected seedlings, attention should be paid to the production of nematode-free plants during the production and supply of kiwifruit plants.
First Report of Pectobacterium versatile as the Causal Pathogen of Soft Rot in Kimchi Cabbage in Korea
Authors: Park Kyoung-Taek , Hong Soo-Min , Back Chang-Gi , Cho Young-Je , Lee Seung-Yeol , Ten Leonid N. , Jung Hee-Young
Published: March 2023

In September 2021, gray-to-brown discoloration and expanding water-soaked lesions were observed on the outer and inner layers and the core of kimchi cabbage (Brassica rapa subsp. pekinensis) in fields located in Samcheok, Gangwondo, Korea. A bacterial strain designated as KNUB-02-21 was isolated from infected cabbage samples. Phylogenetic analysis based on the sequences of the 16S rRNA region and the dnaX, leuS, and recA genes confirmed that the strain was affiliated with Pectobacterium versatile. Additionally, the biochemical and morphological profiles of the isolate were similar to those of P. versatile. Based on these results, the isolate was identified as a novel strain of P. versatile. Healthy kimchi cabbage slices developed soft rot upon inoculation with P. versatile KNUB-02-21 and exhibited symptoms similar to those observed in the diseased plants in fields. The re-isolated strains were similar to those of P. versatile. Prior to our study, P. versatile as the causative pathogen of kimchi cabbage soft rot had not been reported in Korea.
English-Arabic Translation of COVID-19 Prevention and Control Terminology: A Domesticating Approach
Authors: Halimah Ahmad Mustafa , Almakhyatah Saad Khalid
Published: March 2023

The outbreak of COVID-19 in 2020 brought a crucial need for clear instructions to control and prevent the virus’s spread. In the context of the Arabic language, the demand for medical translators soared and the public needed clear health guidance more than ever before. This study aims to investigate the challenges of the English-Arabic translation of COVID-19 prevention and control terminology using a domesticating approach (Venuti, 1995) to overcome any challenges. A set of criteria, “conciseness, precision and appropriateness” (Giaber and Sharkas, 2021) is used for the assessment of the quality of the translation. Additionally, a questionnaire of English-Arabic translation samples is answered by 32 participants (26 males and 6 females), to evaluate the quality of these translations based on “clarity and naturalness” (Halimah, 2015). The results indicate that linguistic and cultural challenges are found in the English-Arabic translation of COVID-19 prevention and control terminology. They also indicate that the application of a domesticating approach improves their quality and helps to overcome linguistic and cultural challenges in translation.
The Implementation of Dynamic Assessment in EFL Learners’ Writing
Authors: Masrul Masrul , Rasyidah Ummi , Yuliani Sri , Nurmalina Nurmalina , Erliana Santi , Wicaksono Bayu Hendro
Published: March 2023

This research investigates the topic of dynamic assessment (DA) in an Indonesian setting and to a specific degree of competence to extract key facts. In the first phase of the investigation, quantitative data were collected, and analytic approaches were used. In the second phase, a qualitative approach was employed to explore learners' and teachers' impressions of DA on students' writing abilities. The participants were 100 students recruited from the State University of Malang, Indonesia. The paired and independent sample t-test results demonstrated that the DA enhances learners' writing skills on multiple levels, including content, vocabulary, language, organisation, and mechanics. It is strongly recommended that EFL writing teachers in all learning contexts use DA in academic EFL writing programs. Further research can look at some DA concerns and develop acceptable solutions.
The Persuasive Power of Hedges: Insights from TED Talks
Authors: Jovic Marina , Kurtishi Iranda , AlAfnan Mohammad Awad
Published: March 2023

The corpus-based study focuses on the use of hedges in persuasive TED Talk speeches, which are powerful, premeditated speeches delivered in a distinctive communicative environment that combines elements of both spoken and written discourse. The authors employ both quantitative and qualitative methods to analyze the hedging devices used to bolster the three rhetorical appeals: ethos, pathos, and logos. The results show that only 2% of the words in the corpus serve as hedging devices, which is lower compared to previous studies on written and spoken discourse. The incidence of hedges is highest in the logos parts, followed by pathos, with the lowest incidence in ethos. Strong credibility is generally established by avoiding hedging devices. To evoke emotions in the audience, the speakers mainly rely on adverbs and verbs. The use of approximators and shields to strengthen logos resembles the use of hedges in written academic discourse. The qualitative analysis focuses on the four most commonly used hedges: ‘actually’, ‘just’, ‘could’, and ‘think’. ‘Actually’ has a mitigating effect when it promotes intimacy, indicates the speaker's commentary, or introduces a challenging, even reinforcing effect. ‘Just’ is often used to convey a mildly positive or reassuring tone in communication. Both the parenthetical phrase ‘I think’, used in a variety of meanings, and the modal verb ‘could’, used as a hypothetical possibility, most often enhance the logical strength of an argument. The paper suggests incorporating these findings into ESL teaching materials and conducting further studies on the topic, as most existing studies focus on developing a scientific argument in writing. Developing an argument in speech is distinct and deserves attention.
The Syntactic Variations in Verb Phrase – Double Modals in Pakistani English (PakE) and Malaysian English (MyE): A Comparative and Corpus-Based Study
Authors: Imran Muhammad
Published: March 2023

This study aims to detect the variations and compare the use of Verb Phrase – Double Modals in PakE and MyE. For this study, two recently released corpora – GlowbE-PK and GlowbE-MY were utilized. Twenty Verb phrases with double Modals in PakE and MyE were selected from thousands of concordance lines and a large amount of text. This study utilized mixed method research and also kept in view the Sociolinguistic Variation and World Englishes conventions of research by utilizing corpora.The Frequency of each token (phrase), and then the accumulative and average frequencies of both Englishes were given separately. A comparative analysis of both varieties of English was done. It was an interesting fact to know that MyE displays comparatively more use of VP-Double Modals than PakE. The frequency of VP - Double Modals in MyE is 1.88, which is 0.41 more than the frequency of VP – Double Modals in PakE.The results and discussion indicated a noticeable variation in the use of VP with Double Modals of PakE and MyE from Standard British English (BrE). This research also indicates a linguistic pattern in the different dialects of English. The PakE and MyE have different phases of development, and contact languages with English in both varieties are also different. However, they both display the use of Double Modals.
Language Learning Strategies from the Perspective of Learning Context
Authors: Pei Xiaoyu
Published: March 2023

Learning context, as an important influence on language learning strategy (LLS), has received more attention in recent years. For the purpose of better strategy choices in different learning contexts and language achievements, this study investigated LLS from the perspective of learning context. Participants were 44 doctoral students recruited in ESL learning context (the US) and EFL learning context (China). Data were gathered through a mixed-methods research design with the use of the Language Strategy Use Inventory (LSUI). The results showed that the participants in both learning contexts reported to use similar LLSs in terms of listening, speaking, reading and writing. However, some strategies were used significantly more often in one learning context than the other (e.g., Imitate the way native speakers talk was used more often in ESL context; Switch back to my own language momentarily if I know that the person I’m talking to can understand what is being said is used more often in EFL context). The results also showed that a diversity of additional LLSs were differently used in each learning context. The findings revealed that learning contexts have influence on strategy choice. Furthermore, insights for future LLS research in contexts were offered.
Impact of genesis conditions on regional simulations of extreme rainfall : A convection parameterization sensitivity study
Authors: Kaur Manpreet , Joseph Susmitha , Phani R , Sahai AK , Dey A , Mandal R
Published: March 2023

Approximated and simplified real-atmospheric process impact in physical parameterization is a primary correspondent of biases in the model, particularly for extreme events. The present study discusses how event genesis in the small and large-scale quintessential environment is incongruously simulated within a set of multiple convection parameterizations. Despite a few inherent errors, most of the selected convective parameterization schemes could indicate 10-15 days in advance the Uttarakhand heavy rains resulted from large-scale background interaction. The runs without any convection scheme, followed by new-Tiedtke and BMJ schemes, outperform in this case. Further, almost all schemes except new-Tiedtke flunked for the case of Mount-Abu flood originated from relatively local-scale interaction even from 5-day advance initialization. Results are further extended for a few other cases using best performers of both extreme events and new-Tiedtke found to be more efficient. The better representation of convection (especially the shallow) and low clouds in this scheme makes it superior to other schemes for simulating extreme precipitation events.
An Analysis of the English Teaching and Learning Artificial Intelligence Platforms
Authors:   Center for Educational Research, Lee Seung-Kwan , Kim Jeong-ryeol
Published: March 2023

The purpose of this study is to analyze the current status of an artificial intelligence-based teaching and learning platforms that are in use to teach English individually or interactively, and which also provide a self-directed approach to learning English. To this end, eight AI English teaching and learning platforms in wide use are chosen for an analysis. They are divided into three groups of contents service, teaching and learning support and AI tutoring service. The current study analyzes basic designs and modules of the platforms first. The main functions and characteristics of the platforms used in the platforms are also analyzed by aspects of the learning environment and the teaching/learning process. The current study analyzes each aspect qualitatively as well as occurrence counts of each designated criterion quantitatively. As a result of the analysis, it was found that a learning environment is enhanced by expanding English exposure time and experience and a self-directed learning can be created. An effective teaching and learning process can be implemented by supporting teachers' class design through various role changes.