bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Positive distraction for academic engagement.
Authors: Mahmood Shajat
Published: January 2023

Some children may choose avoidance disengagement strategies to cope with stress and negative emotions when facing difficulties with mathematical problem solving. Positive distraction coping, through leisure, offers an alternative to avoidance coping with the benefit of building students’ internal assets to promote re-engagement with learning, but requires intentionality. In this paper I present co-creation, through supportive relationships, as one mechanism for promoting more effective coping and test its impact on mathematics attainment in the context of an out of school, holiday activity club, HAF2021. Students’ on-cognitive characteristics were measured before and after an average of 14 days of intervention, along with standardized mathematics attainment. Before and after group characteristics were compared using Mann Whitney and Hedges g statistics. HAF 2021 had a significant impact on students’ mathematics attainment. At the same time students reported greater self-determination, agency and access to developmental relationships. This work makes an original contribution in defining the role of out of school programs as a non-cognitive intervention to improve educational attainment for under-privileged students and contribute to exclusion and truancy management.
Attitudes and (mis)information about cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) on TikTok: An analysis of video content
Authors: Lorenzo-Luaces Lorenzo , Dierckman Clare , Adams Sydney
Published: January 2023

This is a research letter (750 words). It does not have an abstract but should be a quick read!
Does interpupillary distance (IPD) relate to immediate cybersickness?
Authors: Kelly Jonathan , Doty Taylor , Dorneich Michael , Gilbert Stephen B.
Published: January 2023

Widespread adoption of virtual reality (VR) will likely be limited by the common occurrence of cybersickness. Cybersickness susceptibility varies across individuals, and previous research reported that interpupillary distance (IPD) may be a factor. However, that work emphasized cybersickness recovery rather than cybersickness immediately after exposure. The current study (N=178) examined if the mismatch between the user's IPD and the VR headset's IPD setting contributes to immediate cybersickness. Multiple linear regression indicated that gender and prior sickness due to screens were significant predictors of immediate cybersickness. However, no relationship between IPD mismatch and immediate cybersickness was observed.
A Commentary on "Systemic challenges in health service psychology internship training: A call to action from trainee stakeholders"
Authors: Galán Chardée , Boness Cassandra L. , Tung Irene , Pedersen Sarah , Jones Neil
Published: January 2023

Palitsky et al. (2022) wrote a timely manuscript that highlights long-standing issues in Health Service Psychology (HSP) internship training and offers concrete recommendations for addressing these challenges. The authors offer suggestions for HSP internship training reform as well as recommendations that may be feasible within the confines of current internship models including accreditation requirements. Their paper focuses specifically on problematic practices that pre-dated – and have been exacerbated by – the COVID-19 pandemic. These issues have disproportionately affected trainees who face marginalization based on race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, disability, and other aspects of their social identity. We highlight four issues worth further discussion: (1) the integration of trainee perspectives; (2) the need for additional data to guide decisions about best training practices; (3) the importance of considering both trainees and clients when making decisions about whether to allow remote internship options; and (4) the consideration of how discussions about internship training fit into conversations about larger HSP training reform.
Clear thinking in deep space: A guide by cognitive scientists
Authors: Ejova Anastasia , Searston Rachel A , Stephens Rachel Gloria , Semmler Carolyn
Published: January 2023

This is a preprint of a chapter published in "Human Uses of Outer Space" - edited by Melissa de Zwart, John Culton, Stacey Henderson, Amit Srivastava, and Deborah Turnbull.
The discourse functions of grammatical constructions explain an enduring syntactic puzzle
Authors: Cuneo Nicole , Goldberg Adele Eva
Published: January 2023

Each grammatical construction serves one or more communicative functions. To express a message, multiple constructions typically need to be combined, and this requires their functions to be reconcilable. Here we provide a large-scale test of the claim that people judge sentences to be unacceptable to the extent that the discourse functions of the combined constructions conflict. Ten base constructions are combined with 3 long-distance dependency constructions. Critically, the gradient notion of backgroundedness is operationalized in two ways, via a Negation task and a new Discourse task. Results (N=680) demonstrate that both backgroundedness measures predict acceptability judgments on combinations of constructions more than the base constructions used in the backgroundedness measures themselves. Acceptability ratings on two types of wh-questions and on relative clauses all correlate highly with one another, supporting the claim that these types of long-distance dependency all foreground an element in their domain.
Open Science events: A best practice overview
Authors: Grüning David Joachim , Frank Maximilian
Published: January 2023

In the wake of the Open Science movement, a large number of educational events have emerged. Addressing different target audiences ranging from students to senior researchers and dealing with different topics they all are contributing to the goal of making the psychological sciences more open, transparent, and reproducible by providing appropriate training. In the present paper, the authors, based on their active involvement in the Open Science Community and their experience of leading a Germany-wide Open Science initiative, provide a best practice overview of Open Science events. Six different event types such as talks, podcasts, or summer schools are outlined and ranked on five criteria: accessibility, feasibility, scalability, specificity, and needed expertise. The present best practice article should help individuals interested in Open Science to organize their own events and offer established Open Science initiatives impulses for expanding their range of events.
The Representation of Vocabulary Knowledge Aspects in Saudi EFL Textbooks
Authors: Alshumrani Hassan Ahmed , Al-Ahmadi Nesreen Masoud
Published: January 2023

Vocabulary growth is of great importance, and textbooks are the main sources of vocabulary learning for many EFL learners. Previous research has shown that learning vocabulary involves a mastery of several knowledge dimensions. Little research, however, has focused on vocabulary knowledge dimensions in EFL textbooks. It remains unclear how the different word knowledge dimensions are addressed in Saudi EFL textbooks and whether there is a variation among the textbooks in addressing the different dimensions. The present study aims to fill this gap by investigating how the different vocabulary knowledge dimensions are addressed in the local Saudi EFL textbooks. It investigates the activities in English textbooks that give attention to vocabulary to explore the amount of attention given to each dimension in a particular activity. To achieve this, all the 12 EFL textbooks used in primary and middle Saudi schools were analysed. Applying Nation’s (2013) framework of word knowledge, a total of 1181 activities were examined. The findings showed that textbooks for primary school levels place greater emphasis on form, followed by meaning and finally use, while in intermediate-level textbooks, the greatest attention is given to meaning, followed by use and then form. The results also reveal variations among the textbooks in the amount of attention given to the different vocabulary knowledge aspects. Pedagogical implications for textbook writers are suggested.
The Death of the English Language Classroom: Pedagogical Perspectives
Authors: Shalaan Iman
Published: January 2023

The present study aims to explore the importance of the various pedagogical practices in the teaching/ learning process. The study also probes the obstacles to applying these practices in an English language classroom, and sheds light on the future expectations of the teaching/ learning process in light of them. The main question this study seeks to answer is: “What are the obstacles in the application of the various pedagogical practices of the teaching/ learning process?” The study employs a mixed-method approach based on qualitative and quantitative research methodology. Semi-structured interviews, followed by a close-end questionnaire, are introduced to some 20 female instructors of English in the department of English, at Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia. Instructors are asked about their awareness of the various pedagogical practices of the teaching/ learning process, and the extent to which they apply them in the English language classroom. They are also asked about the students’ actual learning outcomes and future expectations in light of these practices. Results of the study showed dissatisfaction by the instructors due to discrepancies between the theoretical and actual learning outcomes. Results also showed dissatisfaction by the instructors due to the inapplicability of some pedagogical practices for various reasons and obstacles
Two-Sided Cultural Fit: The Differing Behavioral Consequences of Cultural Congruence Based on Values Versus Perceptions
Authors: Lu Richard , Chatman Jennifer , Goldberg Amir , Srivastava Sameer
Published: January 2023

How do people establish and maintain cultural fit with an organization? Prior research has offered two perspectives that have heretofore been conceptually disconnected: One focuses on personal values, while another emphasizes perceptions of the cultural code. We develop a theoretical account that integrates these approaches by linking them to distinct mechanisms and behavioral consequences of cultural fit. We propose that value congruence—the match between one's values and those that prevail in an organization—relates to the mechanism of group attachment and shapes behavior when one periodically steps back from day-to-day interactions, assesses one's identification with an organization, and determines whether to stay or voluntarily depart. In contrast, we argue that perceptual congruence—the degree to which one implicitly understands an organization’s prevailing values and norms—relates to the mechanism of interpersonal coordination and influences behavior when one engages in routine peer interactions. Accordingly, we theorize that these two forms of cultural fit relate to distinct behaviors, voluntary exit and linguistic conformity with peers, respectively. Drawing on email and survey data from a mid-sized technology firm, we find support for our theory and discuss implications of our findings for research on person-culture fit, dual-process models of culture and cognition, and the pairing of surveys with digital trace data.
English Majors’ Perceptions of Chinese-English Translation Learning and Translation Competence
Authors: Liu Qian , Abdullah Tina , Kang Myoung Sook
Published: January 2023

Translation is an indispensable language activity and communication method. Translation from Chinese to foreign languages, especially English, is significant to tell Chinese stories well, growing into an urgent issue in China. While cultivating translation talents is crucial, translation competence is a complicated system consisting of various sub competences. To improve English majors’ Chinese-English (C-E) translation competence, it is necessary to first investigate their perceptions of C-E translation learning and competence. Based on the preliminary mastery of English majors’ status quo in C-E translation learning and competence, this research sheds insight into the C-E translation pedagogy. This paper presented: How do English majors perceive C-E translation learning and C-E translation competence? To answer the question, this study adopted a survey research design that was quantitative and applied the instrument of two questionnaires. The multiple-choice questionnaire was to investigate their perceptions of C-E translation learning, and the five-Likert scale questionnaire was to seek their self-perceived C-E translation competence. The study was carried out in 2022 among 125 English majors at Zaozhuang University, China. The results showed that most participants recognized the importance of C-E translation and their primary purpose was to enhance bilingual proficiency, and the texts that they were most interested in translating were practical styles and on diverse topics of China. Furthermore, more than half held the active involvement of teachers and learners and over 85% affirmed the effect of group learning and individual learning. It was found that their mean score of self-perceived C-E translation competence was 2.87.
A longitudinal study on social and emotional competencies, student engagement, and mental health
Authors: Santos Anabela Caetano , Daniel João Rodrigo , Simões Celeste , Bertolla Marcia Melo , Arriaga Patricia
Published: January 2023

Research has been showing the negative impact of COVID-19 lockdown measures on learning and mental health in youth. The protective factor of socioemotional competencies during lockdown has also been observed. Though, the longitudinal association between these constructs is scarcely documented, especially in research that includes data before and during the lockdown. The present study analysed the relation between socioemotional competencies (SECs), student engagement (SE) and psychological distress in youth to understand how they changed over time during the COVID-19 pandemic and to identify correlation patterns across time. A three-wave (2019-2021) prospective study was developed using data collected during two COVID-19 lockdowns with 50 youth students. Data were analysed using a cross-lagged model. Overall, participants reported good SECs, SE, and low distress levels. In 2020, SECs were predicted by previous SECs levels and SE. Conversely, SECs in 2020 predicted SE and mental health in 2021. Also, SE in 2020 predicted psychological distress in 2021. In the face of unprecedented stress, SE seems to protect SECs, though online learning seems to have disturbed its positive impact. SECs promotion must be addressed in youth due to its role in maintaining assets and fostering SE and mental health.
Does Getting Forecasts Earlier Matter? Evidence from Winter Advisories and Vehicle Crashes
Authors: Anand Vaibhav
Published: January 2023

Significant investments are directed toward improving the accuracy and early availability of forecasts. However, the value of longer lead times on forecasts is unclear. Using data on winter weather advisories and vehicle crashes in the US, I show that advisories with longer lead times reduce crashes, even when they are less accurate than advisories with shorter lead times. Further, marginal benefits do not decrease with lead time. The benefits come from individual and institutional responses. When advisories arrive earlier, people visit fewer places, and snowplow crews intensify the road maintenance operations. These results have policy implications for providing effective forecasts.
Effectiveness of In-House Materials on Academic Reading Proficiency of College-Level Omani Students
Authors: Samaranayake Sarath Withanarachchi , Kositchaivat Suneeta , Theienpermpool Patteera
Published: January 2023

Most preparatory students studying at the universities of technology and applied sciences in Oman demonstrate a low proficiency in academic reading. As a result, most students stop their studies at the certificate level without pursuing a higher qualification. Given this issue, this study was conducted to promote level three preparatory students’ academic reading proficiency. This study may inspire reading instructors who teach in EFL contexts and depend on commercially produced materials to develop in-house materials appropriate for their students. The research question this study attempted to answer was whether the application of in-house materials helps tertiary-level EFL students to perform better in a standardized reading test (Cambridge Reading B2 First). The study consisted of two treatments and two comparison groups (N = 84), instructed using in-house materials (treatment groups) and the prescribed textbook (comparison groups) for one semester. At the end of the intervention, the data were analyzed using descriptive and paired-sample t-tests to determine whether the intervention affected the performance of the treatment groups in the post-test than the comparison groups. The findings indicated a statistically significant (p < .001) difference in B2 First Cambridge English Reading Test between the pre-test and the post-test for the treatment group showing a significant improvement in reading proficiency. Based on the findings, it can be concluded that in-house materials are more effective in helping English Foreign Language tertiary level students improve their reading proficiency than commercially produced textbooks in EFL programs in Omani technological education.
Investigating a Language Learner Identity in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Authors: McKeown John , Ramadori Maria
Published: January 2023

This localized, classroom-based, qualitative ethnographic study, conducted during 2019-2021 at a foreign national, English-medium high school in Türkiye investigates the development of a language learner identity in the English courses of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The target population is mixed-gender high school students enrolled in the Diploma Programme. In the entrance and exit course surveys, students disclosed their views about themselves as language learners, their impressions of language learner assumptions, tacit and explicit teacher expectations, and their reactions to the International Baccalaureate syllabus and their perceived progress. Each of these factors had a significant but not equal impact on their choice to study English A: Literature and Language, either at standard level or higher level or English B: Language Acquisition higher level. The extent of the development of a language learner identity aligned to the language policies of the International Baccalaureate is seen through the student survey responses and the instructors’ anecdotal commentary. A language learner identity can be seen to develop within the context of the program as students experience improvement in their language skills, make shifts in perspectives, and interact in the target language with others in the school environment. The study begins to fill a gap related to language identity development in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme English courses and may be of interest to Diploma Programme teachers, coordinators, and school policymakers.
Der Machtaspekt - Ein kritischer Beitrag zur Alltagserfahrung (The aspect of power - A critical contribution to experiences in everyday life)
Authors: Diebold Steffen M.
Published: January 2023

Power relations are commonplace and appear ubiquitously. You encounter them in the private and in the public sphere. Everyone is involved in a variety of such relationships, mostly without being aware of it. They determine our life, set limits to our development and influence our thinking and our everyday experience. Knowledge, position, money, prestige, office and dignity, access to information, the development of networks and cliques, good looks, wealth and much more are basically only convertible currencies of power. The quest for power is an unacknowledged, yet central, motive for human action. The text illuminates a kaleidoscope of power relations that we are confronted with on a daily basis. Different examples illustrate the effect of power relations in our environment. A plausible explanation for the striving for power is discussed.
Reasons for Chinese EFL Teacher’s Role Anxiety in Teacher Identity Formation: A Comparative Analysis of Teacher Metaphors
Authors: Liu Xiao
Published: January 2023

Along with the development of information technology and its increasing application in foreign language teaching, English as a foreign language (EFL) teachers encounter new challenges from students and society. In the dynamic process of teacher identity formation, EFL teachers are likely to experience anxiety in role shifts. This article studies the interactions between the internal and external perceptions of Chinese English as a foreign language (EFL) teachers’ role through a comparative analysis of teacher metaphors. Metaphors written by EFL teachers represent pro-internal perceptions, and those extracted from research articles stand for pro-external perceptions. Within China’s socio-cultural context, the study aims to demonstrate the consistency and discrepancy between the internal and external perceptions of the EFL teacher’s role. Two groups of metaphors were first compared based on the conceptual themes and then categorized into four types: Learner-oriented, Social Order, Social Reform, and Cultural Transmission according to the metaphor-categorization framework. The consistency and discrepancy in teacher perception revealed by comparing two groups of teacher metaphors shed light on the possible reasons for Chinese EFL teachers’ role anxiety in identity formation.
An Analysis of Senior High School English Textbooks’ Core Competencies Using China’s English Curriculum Standard Framework
Authors: Li Shuang , Deocampo Marilyn Fernandez
Published: January 2023

The study aimed to identify the features of linguistic competence, cultural awareness, thinking capacity and learning ability found in the English textbooks used in senior high school in China. This study used a qualitative approach and content analysis of the three PEP senior high school English textbooks. China’s English Curriculum Standards (CECS), established by the Ministry of Education in 2017, were used to identify the features of English Core Competencies (ECCs). The three English Compulsory textbooks were the subjects for this study. They were used as learning materials in a high school where the study was held. One research question was asked as part of the underpinning: What features of linguistic competence, cultural awareness, thinking capacity, and learning ability components were found in the English textbooks used in senior high school in China? The findings showed that linguistic competence had the highest frequency of 29%, and vocabulary ranked second at 22%. Whereas cultural awareness, Chinese culture had the highest frequency of 41%, foreign culture ranked second with 34%. Thinking capacity had the highest frequency of 48%, and critical thinking ranked second at 27%. The learning ability inquiry learning had the highest frequency of 45%, and cooperative learning ranked second at 27%. Each component has its features, but they are interrelated and integrated into each other to make up a system.
SIRAJUDDIN ZAR THINKING CONSTRUCTION ABOUT COSMOLOGY
Authors: Sahruji Ilham , Putra Johan Septian
Published: January 2023

AbstrakTujuan dari artikel ini adalah untuk mendeskripsikan landasan pemikiran Sirajuddin Zar; menganalisis faktor-faktor mempengaruhi pemikiran Sirajuddin Zar tentang kosmologi; dan menjelasakan corak pemikiran kosmologi dari Sirajuddin Zar. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kepustakaan (library research) dengan penggunaan metode deskriptif-analitis, induksi dan holistika. Data primer dari kajian ini adalah karya Sirajuddin Zar yaitu Konsep Penciptaan Alam dalam Pemikiran Islam Sains dan al-Qur’an. Penelitian ini didukung dengan data sekunder berupa buku dan jurnal berkaitan dengan tajuk kajian dalam artikel ini. Hasil penelitian menjelaskan beberapa hal tentang konstruksi pemikiran Sirajuddin Zar yaitu; pertama, pemikiran kosmologi Sirajuddin Zar berlandaskan sumber dari al-Qur’an, para filsuf Islam masa klasik dan ilmu sains. kedua, pemikiran kosmologi Sirajuddin dipengaruhi oleh gurunya yaitu; Harun Nasution, Quraish Shihab dan Ahmad Baiquni serta mereferensi dari buku teologi Islam, filsafat Islam dan tafsir al-Qur’an. Ketiga, corak kosmologi Sirajuddin Zar diposisikan sebagai rasional empiris.Kata Kunci: Konstruksi, Kosmologi, Sirajuddin Zar AbstractThe purpose of this article is to describe the rationale of Sirajuddin Zar; analyze the factors influencing Sirajuddin Zar's thoughts on cosmology; explain the cosmological thinking style of Sirajuddin Zar. This research is library research using descriptive-analytical, induction, and holistic methods. The primary data of this study is the work of Sirajuddin Zar, namely the Concept of Creation of Nature in Islamic Thought, Science, and the Qur'an. This research is supported by secondary data in the form of books and journals related to the title of the study in this article. The results of the study explain several things about the construction of Sirajuddin Zar's thoughts, namely; First, Sirajuddin Zar's cosmological thinking is based on sources from the Qur'an, classical Islamic philosophers, and science. second, Sirajuddin's cosmological thinking was influenced by his teacher, namely; Harun Nasution, Quraish Shihab, and Ahmad Baiquni as well as references from books on Islamic theology, Islamic philosophy, and interpretation of the Qur'an. Third, Sirajuddin Zar's cosmological style is positioned as empirically rational.Keywords: Construction, Cosmology, Sirajuddin Zar
A Study on the Ideological Transformation of Confucian Knowledge Theory in the 17th and 18th Centuries
Authors:   THE  TAEDONG  CENTER  FOR  EASTERN  CLASSICS, JEONG Bin-Na
Published: January 2023

The purpose of this study is to examine the ideological transformation of Chinese Confucian knowledge theory that occurred during the 17th and 18th centuries. Neo-Confucianism presents the knowledge theory of ‘ge-wu-zhi-zhi[格物致知]’. This is integrated with the universal principle[理] through self- cultivation. In the 17th century, Chinese scholars faced the reality of the collapse of “zhonghe[中華]” which was considered universal. They thought that the cause of the crisis of the times was the crisis of the inner mind, and found an alternative in scriptural analysis. However, the contradictions revealed through scriptural analysis led to the pursuit of objective knowledge. Socio-economic development and change required knowledge centered on pragmatism. As a result, the theory of knowledge centered on mental training was forced to change. In the case of Fang yizhi(方以智), his theory turned out to be ‘Investigation of things(質測學)’, which deviated from ‘ge-wu-zhi-zhi(格物致知)’. Yan Yuan(顔元) advocated knowledge of ‘practice’. Another case of Dai Zhen(戴震), it was expressed as a knowledge theory based on antimetaphysical and Qi(氣)-philosophical thinking about the object. This was the result of internal self-movement in the history of Confucianism.
International Cooperation of the Russian Federation in the Field of Adaptation to Climate Changes
Authors: Mun D. V. , Popeta V. V.
Published: January 2023

In the article, the authors review and analyze statistical data and developed international instruments of the UN system organizations on adaptation to adverse climate changes. Based on forecasts of global climate changes and natural emergencies generated by the “Climate Doctrine of the Russian Federation” on the Russian territory, as well as the provisions of and the Sendai Framework Program, the authors presents the measures to prevent the risks of natural disasters is proposed.
STRATEGIC WAYS OF MINING INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT
Authors: Harutyunyan Lusine
Published: January 2023

This paper reviews the strategic ways of developing the mining industry, as well as reveals the shortcomings of the legal framework hindering the development of the sector, and discusses the accounting complexity. The article substantiates that the mining industry has a significant share in the national economy of the Republic of Armenia, and the goal of the development of the sector is to contribute to the sustainable development of the country by highlighting the existing problems, as well as increase the ranking and competitiveness of the RA mining companies in the international market.
STRATEGIC APPROACHES TO THE REVISION OF THE TAX BURDEN IN THE CONTEXT OF THE SECTORS OF THE RA ECONOMY
Authors: Arthur Armen Matevosyan
Published: January 2023

The article discussed the strategic approaches to the revision of the tax burden in the context of the RA economy. accordingly, dynamic models were developed and evaluated, through which it is possible to identify the impact of the tax burden on the economic sectors of the economy. The assessment of the impact of the tax burden on the economic sectors was given by means of the economic-mathematical toolkit, as well as for the purpose of making objective decisions regarding the change of the tax burden. For this purpose, for the development of the sectors of the RA economy, it was proposed to review the amount of the tax burden, in particular, to implement strategic steps consisting of three stages.
POSSIBILITIES OF INCREASING THE EFFICIENCY OF MODERN ADVERTISING MEANS IN ELECTRONIC TRADE
Authors: Katamadze Guliko
Published: January 2023

The article discusses the possibilities of increasing the effectiveness of advertising means in modern electronic trade. The demand for modern advertising means has increased in Georgia, and the increase in the effectiveness of their use will help the development of electronic commerce in Georgia. The purpose of the study is to determine the prospects for the development of e-commerce in Georgia in the post-covid period, to study the possibilities of modern advertising means in this field, and to determine the ways of their implementation. Methods of collecting, grouping, and analyzing materials about electronic commerce were used in the development of the paper. The method of data collection is mainly used in the electronic trade system of Georgia, on the basis of which the possibilities of using modern advertising means in this field were identified and recommendations for their implementation were developed. In order to increase the competitiveness of the food and nutrition products produced in Georgia, it is necessary to improve the connections between the separate links of their production, to synchronize the production processes. In order to increase the level of food self-sufficiency of Georgia, it is necessary to protect the production of import-substituting, domestic, agrarian products with non-tariff barriers, and to properly manage their production and logistics. Significant and rapid changes in the global supply chain of food and nutrition products provoked by the Covid-19 pandemic have become an opportunity to increase the level of food self-sufficiency of Georgia, which needs to be properly used.
PREPARATION OF MICRO, SMALL, MEDIUM ENTERPRISES FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THAI COMMUNITY USING THE MICROSOFT EXCEL APPLICATION
Authors: Setiawan Santy , Martusa Riki , Meythi Meythi , Rapina Rapina , Rahmatika Dien Noviany
Published: January 2023

Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) have an important role to develop the economy of ASEAN Countries, particularly in Thailand. To monitor the development of MSMEs, the stakeholders need information about business activities of the MSMEs. The Financial Statement able to give information of business performance in each period of the development of MSMEs. Then, the role of information technology, especially software to support the implementation of financial statement to the enterprises. But, a few of entrepreneur understand how to operate software, particularly Microsoft Excel in making financial statement to the MSMEs. So, the role of scholars from higher education are important to teach the entrepreneur of MSMEs in making financial statements through microsoft excel application. This article aims to describe how the lecturers of business faculty of Universitas Kristen Maranatha, Bandung, Indonesia to train the entrepreneurs of MSMEs in Thailand in making financial statement through Microsoft Excel application. The result of our community service are the entrepreneurs of MSMEs in Thailand understand how to make financial statements using Microsoft Excel application.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND MARKETING INTERSECTION POST-COVID-19: A CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
Authors: Shoucheng Zhang
Published: January 2023

As a result of mass digitization during the pandemic, businesses were able to automate business processes, giving people and brands a deeper connection. A proactive strategy, however, is the next step for organizations to implement AI during crisis situations by going one step further. In spite of this, most organizations still do not adequately address this growing problem. After Covid outbreaks, consumer behavior is unlikely to return to pre-pandemic levels. Consumers will increasingly buy goods and services online, and more people will work remotely. In the post-Covid-19 world, as economies slowly begin to open up again, artificial intelligence (AI) will be extremely valuable as companies begin to adapt to the new environment. Similar to other global crises, several major trends that were already underway before Covid are likely to accelerate as a result of the pandemic. Companies must continue to invest in artificial intelligence initiatives during the recovery phase. A conceptual framework for marketing and user engagement is presented in this paper that uses artificial intelligence and automation in ways that are user-centric, integrating traditional marketing practices into an overarching framework that can be implemented by structured artificial intelligence. Embedded technologies, artificial intelligence, and automation have had a significant impact on the four Ps of marketing and will continue to do so.
"ROBOTIZATION" AND "LABOR DOWNGRADING" - BASED ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TECHNOLOGY AND WORKERS IN CHINA
Authors: Niu Chenkai , Li Wei
Published: January 2023

In recent years, against the background of the disappearing "Demographic dividend" and "Labor Shortage," "Robotization" has started to be carried out in various parts of China. Robots benefit China's manufacturing industry by achieving a "technology dividend" instead of a "demographic dividend." However, are Chinese workers benefiting from this technological transformation and upgrading? By examining two different types of manufacturing industries in China's Province S, this paper uses Marxist analysis to reveal the reality that "Robotization" has led to the "de-skilling" of workers and further exacerbated "labor degradation." Workers not only find it challenging to improve their skills in the "machine change" but are also further subject to the remote control of machines and capital. Therefore, protecting workers' rights and interests and making workers truly the masters of machines are the top priorities in the wave of "Robotization".
DEVELOPMENT OF MEDIA CAD RICHPEACE GRADING SYSTEM FOR THE MAKING OF HOME CLOTHING PATTERN IN FASHION EDUCATION STUDY PROGRAM, MEDAN STATE UNIVERSITY
Authors: Surniati Chalid  , Nurhayati Tanjung  , Yudhistira Anggraini  , Eka Rahma Dewi
Published: January 2023

The aims of this study were (1) to find out how to develop the CAD Richpeace Grading System media for making home dress patterns at the Fashion Design Study Program, Medan State University. (2) Knowing the feasibility of CAD Richpeace Grading System media in making home dress patterns at the Fashion Design Study Program, Medan State University. This research is development research (R&D). The development model used in this study is the ADDIE development framework. The validation results by material experts obtained a score of 84.8% in the good category and the validation results by media experts obtained a score of 87.72% in the very good category. Small group trials were conducted on 8 students of the fashion design education study program. student assessment results in small group trials of 80.60% with good criteria. Group trials are being carried out by 16 students obtaining 85.23% in the very good category. Next is the large group tryout which was conducted on 32 students of the fashion education study program with the results of the student assessment in the large group test being 88.19% with very good criteria. From the results of the assessment of media experts, material experts, small group and large group trials, it can be concluded that the Cad Richpeace Grading System media developed for making home clothes for garment businesses is very suitable for use as learning media and can help students to understand the material and understand steps in making home fashion patterns with a digital grading system.
CONTEMPORARY LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE AS A WHOLE OF COMPETENCIES
Authors: Rangelov Veselin
Published: January 2023

Today, in the term "landscape architect", we rather refer to a set of different professions, which in their synergistic connection give the appearance of modern landscape architecture. All these sub-professions from day to day are becoming more and more comprehensive and, accordingly, more and more independent, requiring their own set of competencies, and this necessitates the profiling of the educational process so that it meets the new needs of the labor market.
Assessment of human capital development and its impact on the economy of the country
Authors: Baktymbet S.S. , Baktymbet A.S. , Serikkyzy А.
Published: January 2023

Object: In the article, the authors consider human capital as the driving force of the economy, identification of trends in relations, dynamics, prospects and results, where human capital influences the economic development of Kazakhstan. The aim of the study is to assess the critique of human capital development.Methods: The results of the research are based on the fundamental theoretical and empirical work of leading Kazakh and foreign scientists devoted to the analysis of the processes of accumulation and use of human capital. General scientific principles and methods were applied: analysis and synthesis, system approach.Findings: The basic components of basic human capital, such as education and training, Gross domestic product (GDP) growth, have been analysed. The authors analysed data from the UNESCO Institute for Statistics, Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER), which is an index illustrating the number of students enrolled at a given level of education. The results of the study showed that that health is the main component of human capital formation. T. Schultz suggested that health is a vital part of human capital formation, as it reflects living conditions. Life expectancy is the best indicator for determining health status.Conclusions: The need for investment in research and development was noted since any investment in science and technology increases human capital in the country. Therefore, the next indicator to be considered is an investment in research and development in Kazakhstan. An analysis was made of the main criteria for the development of human capital in Kazakhstan, which revealed the strengths and weaknesses of the current situation in the country. An assessment of the different levels of education shows that the gross enrolment ratio in primary and secondary schools is quite high. However, the GER for higher education is quite low compared to other developed countries.
Tourism industry of Kazakhstan: current state, problems and prospects of development in the conditions of COVID–19
Authors: Akybayeva G.S. , Khassenkhanov N.B. , Raimbekov B.H. , Zhartay Zh.M. , Gelashvili N.N.
Published: January 2023

Abstract

Object: The tourism industry of Kazakhstan in the context of the development of COVID–19. Methods: The authors used methods of comparative analysis, methods of system analysis, methods of statistical processing of empirical data. The axiomatic method and the method of generalization and classification were taken as the basis of scientific research methods. The expert evaluation method was used as the analysis tool.

Results: The study revealed the problems of the development of the tourism industry in Kazakhstan, which have become limiting factors. Based on the results of the evaluation of data characterizing the infrastructural development of the tourism industry, the availability of personnel, investment potential the authors proposed mechanisms to enhance the development of business processes in the conditions of COVID–19.

Conclusions: The tourism industry of Kazakhstan is one of the priority areas for the economy of our state. Considering it, this industry carries a significant potential for development within not only our country but also beyond its borders, a large number of institutional instruments have been developed and accepted for execution by the state. Nevertheless, the tourism industry, despite the positive pace of development, still does not give a qualitative structural change. We can say that the number of tourists and industry entities is increasing, but the industry itself has not yet undergone qualitative development. Thus, based on the results of our research, we prove that the tourism industry requires not only a change in the basic infrastructure values but also a transition to a higher level of service. This should become a catalyst for the development of the tourism industry as a whole.
Evaluasi Manajemen Media Pembelajaran Pada Madrasah Ibtidaiyah
Authors: Zainuri Ahmad , Saepuloh Saepuloh
Published: January 2023

This scientific work is presented to obtain or provide insight into the evaluation of learning media management at Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Negeri 1 Palembang. The method used in this scientific work is to review literature that is relevant to the evaluation of learning media management. The results of this study illustrate that the evaluation of learning media management on media can be carried out methodically and systematically. Evaluation is a step that must be taken in evaluating the management of learning media in an educational institution. In this study, evaluation can be said to be very important. Given that this evaluation is to ensure that the teaching materials used are of guaranteed quality and can carry out their functions to achieve real teaching and learning goals. Evaluation of learning media management can be done in several ways, such as (1) overall initial assessment, namely: (a) expert assessment, (b) individual assessment and (c) individual assessment, small evaluation group, and (2) trial field. Not only that, the results of this study illustrate that the teaching materials used must be evaluated at the beginning of use even before being used or used evenly to avoid fatal (serious) vulnerabilities and damage.
School operational Assistance Funds and Grants
Authors: Yapandi Yapandi , Mahrus Erwin
Published: January 2023

This study discusses the use of school operational assistance funds and grants in improving the quality of religious education institutions in West Kalimantan. The research used is qualitative research, as for the purpose of qualitative research to understand the object under study in depth and naturally. The approach used is phenomenological approach and descriptive analysis. The meaning of Phenomenology is knowledge that is visible or refers to physical phenomena. The results of this study showed that most respondents felt the use of school operational assistance funds (BOS) and grants. It seems that the government's policy has been going well and transparently. The use of BOS Funds and Grants comes from the Government in the form of land expansion and receives direct assistance from school operational assistance. This also takes place with the quality assurance of Religious Education Institutions. Related to Quality Assurance, Religious Education Institutions at least began to get their welfare such as Benefits, Incentives, Decent Honors and the existence of Transportation money.
Analisis Penilaian Karakter Berbasis Asesmen Kompetensi Madrasah Indonesia (AKMI)
Authors: Yusrianum Yusrianum , Nurmawati Nurmawati
Published: January 2023

Through education, humans can develop and advance their potential to become human beings who have the ability to face the era of globalization that demands expertise and abilities in all areas of life. The Indonesian Madrasah Competency Assessment (AKMI) is the latest program owned by the Ministry of Religious Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, where AKMI is one of the evaluation tools for students. This study aims to analyze character assessment Character education based on Islam means character education whose components include moral knowledge, feelings about morals, and moral deeds. These morals are explored and developed based on Islamic values. The application of character education aims to shape the character of students who are Islamic and tolerant. This article uses the literature study method or what is commonly called a literature study. This research was conducted by collecting data from various references through several books, magazines related to the aim of revealing various theories related to the problem being faced or studied. The results showed that the Indonesian Madrasah Competency Assessment (AKMI) test can provide a clear diagnosis of students' abilities in school.
Are You Bored With Your Skincare Brand? The Need for Variety and Brand Switching Intention on Skincare Products
Authors: Sulistiobudi Rezki Ashriyana , Devi Putri Ramadhani
Published: January 2023

Online shopping has been an increasing trend in Indonesia in 2020, followed by e-commerce in Indonesia having growth value of 78%. Based on the analytics, one of the most purchased products by consumers is skincare, where many people have taken an interest in clean beauty skincare. Exposure to various skincare brands can drive the need for variety that affect buying behavior made by consumers. The purpose of this study is to identify the relationship between the need for variety and brand switching intention. A quantitative approach with correlational method was used in this study. Convenience sampling was used as the sampling method and 187 respondents was obtained. Need for Variety and Brand Switching was measured using the EBBT Scale and Brand Switching Intention Scale, respectively, which have been proven to have good reliability and validity. Respondents filled out a research questionnaire through online form. The results obtained from this study showed that there is a positive correlation between the need for variety and brand switching intention on specific brand consumer (r = 0.293, p-value<.05), which indicates that the higher the need for variety, it is likely that the brand switching intention would also be higher. However, the correlation between the two variables fell into the weak category, which could be the cause of consumers are in highly engaged with the skincare products of their choice and with marketers providing variations of each skincare product to prevent consumers from looking for variations in other brands.
Developing a Guided Tactile Feedback System for Visually Impaired People
Authors: İLHAN Rıza , ALİ Fahmeed
Published: January 2023

Haptic interfaces and assistive technologies are improving for visually impaired individuals. In line with these efforts, this paper describes the design, working and implementation of a wearable haptic feedback glove incorporated with a robotic arm to guide the user’s hand in the court. The glove is lightweight, inexpensive and includes coin vibration motors that give vibratory feedback, which describes the direction of the ball. The system was tested on five participants. The participants gave positive feedback regarding the design and the overall experience was good. They recommended the system because it is easy-to-use.