bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Designing a Model for the Spiritual Elevation of Students with an Emphasis on Outcomes
Authors: Sepahvand Amene
Published: March 2024

Objective: The application of spirituality in today's fast-paced and concern-filled life; attention to the transcendent aspect, inner truth, meaning-making, and deep thinking that, by shaping in the minds of students, leads to the development of security, peace, the spread of joy and contagious happiness among the community, and its spiritual elevation. The present study aimed to design a model for the spiritual elevation of students with an emphasis on outcomes. Methods and Materials: The method of the current study was qualitative and utilized an interpretative content analysis approach. For this purpose, findings from the review of literature and theoretical foundations were aligned with the results from the analysis of semi-structured interviews conducted purposively and optimally with members of the educational science group at universities and higher education centers in Lorestan province in 2023. The research tool was semi-structured interviews, for which validity was assessed using a formal method, and reliability was measured using an inter-coder agreement coefficient, which resulted in 87%. Data analysis was also conducted using a coding method. Findings: After analyzing the data, eventually, eight indicators based on the outcomes formed the model of students' spiritual elevation, which included insight, faith, social responsibility, spiritual self-awareness, spiritual aesthetics, purposefulness, meaning-centeredness, and ethics-orientedness. Conclusion: The use of the findings of this article can practically play a role in fostering the spirit of spirituality among students in a real and non-abstract manner, and its extension to society can be beneficial.
Comparison of Attachment Styles and Object Relationships Among Women Engaged in Romantic Relationships with an Age Difference of 10 Years or Less and an Age Difference of 15 Years or More (with the Man Being Older)
Authors: Habibzadeh Kimia , Rostamnezhad Maryam
Published: March 2024

Objective: The present study aimed to compare the attachment styles and object relationships among women engaged in romantic relationships with an age difference of 10 years or less and an age difference of 15 years or more (with the man being older). Methods and Materials: This was a causal-comparative study; the population consisted of 91 individuals, with 50 participants in the first group (women involved in romantic relationships with an age difference of 10 years or less) and 41 participants in the second group (women involved in romantic relationships with an age difference of 15 years or more), selected via convenience and snowball sampling methods. Participants responded to the Hazan and Shaver (1987) Attachment Style Questionnaire and the Bell (1995) Object Relationships Questionnaire. Data were analyzed using multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) with SPSS software. Findings: The results showed a significant difference between the two groups in the anxious/ambivalent attachment style and the avoidant attachment style (P<0.01). There was a significant difference between the two groups in the insecure attachment, alienation, and incompetence components from the object relationships variable (P<0.05). Also, there was no significant difference between the two groups in the secure attachment style and the self-centeredness component (object relationships) (P>0.05). Conclusion: It is recommended that decision-makers and practitioners in the fields of education, training, and culture pay attention to educating parents on correcting child-rearing styles to amend educational patterns, emphasizing the significant role of fathers in the psychological well-being of children, especially daughters.
THE IMPACT OF DAIRY CONSUMPTION ON WEIGHT FLUCTUATIONS AND OBESITY RISK THROUGHOUT MENOPAUSE: A COMPREHENSIVE SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
Authors: Fitriana Ilma , Intan Permatasari Dela
Published: March 2024

Introduction: The perimenopausal transition poses significant physiological changes and an elevated risk of obesity among women, with studies demonstrating weight gain and metabolic disruptions during this phase. Dairy products, recommended in the typical diet, remain contentious in their impact on weight despite their nutrient-rich composition. Our systematic review aims to address this uncertainty by synthesizing existing evidence on the association between dairy consumption, weight change, and obesity risk during the menopausal transition, shedding light on the nuanced effects of different dairy products and informing tailored dietary interventions for optimal health during this critical life stage.
Method: The researchers in this study followed the 2020 Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines to ensure that their work met the required standards. This was done to ensure the precision and reliability of the conclusions derived from the research.
Result: This systematic review investigated final 20 articles. After looking at the titles and summaries, we found 10 papers that fit our criteria. At first, we excluded several articles because they were written in review style and case reports. But after reading the full papers carefully, we included five papers in our final analysis. These papers included analytical cohort, randomized, crossover study, and prospective study.
Conclusion:  In conclusion, incorporating yogurt into the diet may benefit perimenopausal women by reducing weight gain and obesity risk, but further investigation is needed to understand the underlying mechanisms. Additionally, controlled-feeding studies showed limited effects of short-term consumption of 2 fat milk on cardiometabolic risk factors in postmenopausal women with abdominal obesity, raising questions about disparities with epidemiological findings associating dairy consumption with reduced risk of metabolic disorders. Longitudinal cohort studies found no evidence supporting the beneficial effects of dairy intake on bone health in middle-aged women, while higher total dairy intake, mainly from high-fat sources, was associated with less weight gain over time in women with normal BMI at baseline. Further well-powered trials are needed to comprehensively understand dairy's role in preventing weight gain and obesity across different life stages.
STUNTING PREVENTION STRATEGY BY IMPROVING THE NUTRITIONAL STATUS OF TODDLER : A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
Authors: Fitriana Ilma , Intan Permatasari Dela
Published: March 2024

Background: Globally, there has been progress in lowering the rates of linear growth stunting and chronic undernutrition in children under five years old, however many areas still have high rates.
Aims : This systematic review is to review stunting prevention strategy with improving status of nutrition in toddler.
Methods: This study demonstrated compliance with all requirements by means of a comparison with the standards established by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) 2020. Thus, the specialists were able to guarantee that the research was as current as feasible. Publications released between 2014 and 2024 were considered for this search strategy. This was accomplished by utilizing a number of distinct online reference sites, including Pubmed, ScienceDirect, and SagePub. It was determined that reviews, previously published works, and partially completed works would not be included.
Result: In the PubMed database, the results of our search brought up 691 articles, whereas the results of our search on SAGEPUB brought up 2026 articles, our search on SCIENCE DIRECT brought up 4136 articles. The results of the search conducted for the last year of 2014 yielded a total 430 articles for PubMed, 776 articles for SAGEPUB and 2307 articles for SCIENCE DIRECT. In the end, we compiled a total of 8 papers, 6 of which came from PubMed, 1 of which came from SAGEPUB and 1 of which came from SCIENCE DIRECT. We included eight research that met the criteria.
Conclusion: In summary, stunting must be managed in order to protect children from its harmful effects. To do this, a variety of linked parties must contribute to the effort. Improving the mother's responsive stimulation and health education might be the first step in improving the nutritional and cognitive state of the kid.
UPDATE ON MICRONUTRIENTS IN BARIATRIC SURGERY: A COMPREHENSIVE SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
Authors: Fitriana Ilma , Intan Permatasari Dela
Published: March 2024

Background: Obesity is a major problem in the world and bariatric surgery is an effective solution for weight loss and resolving related health issues. There are three different types of bariatric surgeries. However, nutritional imbalances are a common issue after these procedures. Therefore, individuals who opt for bariatric surgery require continuous monitoring of their micronutrient levels and ongoing supplementation. This study aims to serve as a comprehensive systematic review of updates on micronutrients in bariatric surgery in the literature of the last 10 years.
Methods: This review adhered to the PRISMA 2020 guidelines and analyzed English literature published between 2014 and 2024, inclusive of full-text articles. Articles such as editorials, review papers from the same journal, and those without a DOI were not included in the review. The literature was obtained from various online platforms, including PubMed, SagePub, and Science Direct.
Result: Our team of researchers initially collected 3165 articles from credible sources that included PubMed, SagePub, and Science Direct. Following a rigorous three-level screening process, only six articles were found to be directly relevant to our ongoing systematic review and were then selected for further analysis through thorough full-text reading.
Conclusion: Bariatric surgery, especially RYGB, can cause micronutrient deficiencies. Vitamin deficiencies (A, D) are common and iron deficiency anemia is prevalent. Zinc, copper, and selenium deficiencies can also occur. Regular supplement intake is crucial to maintain optimal micronutrient levels.
Dilaceration of permanent teeth after primary tooth trauma
Authors: Filippi Andreas , Krastl Gabriel , Lussi Adrian
Published: March 2024

Milk tooth dislocations caused by accidents, especially intrusions and buccal dislocations, can cause considerable malformations of permanent teeth. These malformations occur at the level of the current crown or root formation zone at the time of the accident. Anything that is already fully mineralized is not or hardly affected.
L’accusation de pratique incestueuse, moyen judiciaire de régulation des mœurs. L’exemple du Sénat de Nice sous la Restauration
Authors: Ortolani Marc
Published: March 2024

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Les affaires judiciaires relatives à une « pratique incestueuse » traitées par le Sénat de Nice sous la Restauration concernent exclusivement des relations amoureuses impliquant des adultes consentants entre lesquels il existe un lien de parenté ou d’alliance et donc un empêchement au mariage. Ces dossiers de procédure fournissent de précieux renseignements sur la manière dont cette infraction est appréhendée : comment elle est dénoncée par l’entourage des accusés, comment la justice s’en saisit à travers l’instruction du procès ou les réquisitions du ministère public, comment les accusés se défendent, enfin comment la justice essaie par ce moyen de réguler les mœurs.

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Burkini de plage et burkini de piscine : quelle différence de traitement ?
Authors: Vallar Christian
Published: March 2024

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Le port du burkini peut apparaitre comme un détail vestimentaire sans conséquence juridique. Et pourtant à deux reprises déjà a-t-il été à l’origine d’une jurisprudence du Conseil d’État. Si le burkini de plage a été considéré comme relevant de l’ordre public, et à ce titre insusceptible d’interdiction sauf troubles sérieux, le burkini de piscine a été prohibé au nom de la neutralité du service public.
Domestic Plastic Consumption Patterns: A Data-Informed Sociological Analysis of Education and Behaviour Among Homemakers
Authors: Sharif Abida , Sadaf Fouzia , Aman Eman
Published: March 2024

In the contemporary landscape characterized by escalating plastic usage, this study embarked on an in-depth exploration of the relationship between demographic characteristics and behaviors regarding domestic plastic consumption, focusing on homemakers. Homemakers are integral to the dynamics of single-use plastic proliferation within households, impacting both environmental and health spheres. The research utilized a quantitative methodological approach, administering a structured survey to a sample size of 188 randomly selected households in Sector 1, Mohallah Chaudhrian Bhara Kahu. Key areas of household consumption, such as the kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom, were investigated to ascertain prevalent types of plastic products. Findings revealed a significant presence of plastic bottles and bags in 60% of households, with plastic baskets and bins employed by 53% and 61% of homemakers in bedrooms and kitchens respectively. A notable 55% of respondents reported using plastic toiletries and cleaners in their bathrooms. Additionally, the study discovered a positive correlation between family income levels and plastic usage, alongside a discernible connection between educational attainment and awareness of plastic consumption. This research not only casts light on the pervasive role of plastic in everyday domestic life but uncovers nuanced behavioral patterns and socio-economic variables shaping these practices. It ultimately calls for an urgent, informed shift towards sustainable practices among homemakers, emphasizing recycling, reusing, and preventive measures to mitigate the transmission of diseases through plastic products and reduce plastic waste generation, contributing to a more responsible and conscious living paradigm.
Examining the Transformative Role of Artificial Intelligence in Language Skill Enhancement: A Case Study of BS English Students in Okara, Pakistan
Authors: Khan Waqar Mahmood
Published: March 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful tool in a multitude of disciplines, with education being one of the most essential. The goal of this research is to investigate the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the acquisition of productive and receptive language skills among BS English students in Okara, Pakistan. The study used a qualitative research methodology, with semi-structured interviews with 150 students enrolled in the BS English program. The findings suggest that AI-based language learning systems improve students’ language abilities by improving their writing, reading, listening, and speaking capabilities. However, flaws were revealed, notably when it came to deciphering complex linguistic aspects that required human judgment and when pupils relied too heavily on AI and ignored their thinking. According to the study, while AI has enormous potential in language acquisition, it should be paired with human-driven educational methodologies for the best results. Teachers and students are urged to adopt AI to improve students' learning opportunities and academic success.
Factors Affecting E-Learning Performance in Private Higher Education Institutions: An Empirical Analysis
Authors: Sheeraz, Altmas , Hussain Nazar , Shah Muneer Ahmed , Zafar Jibran , Shumaila
Published: March 2024

This research investigates the determinants of e-learning performance in private educational institutions in the Sindh region. Employing a quantitative methodology, the study utilized a closed-ended questionnaire for data collection. The survey was conducted at five private universities in Sindh with a focus on their experiences with e-learning implementation in traditional classrooms. A total of 250 questionnaires were collected, out of which 233 underwent thorough examination. Structural equation modeling, specifically Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM), was employed to analyze the proposed conceptual model, using variance as a basis for assessment. The study reveals that the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) constructs related to effort expectancy exert a significant and positive influence on student behavior. Conversely, the performance expectancy variable does not exhibit a statistically significant impact on student e-learning performance. Furthermore, student performance is directly affected by other factors, such as organizational structure and extrinsic motivation. In contrast, concerning student behavior, extrinsic motivation emerges as the sole influential factor. The study's findings suggest that elements shaping behavior, including organizational structure, extrinsic motivation, and effort expectancy, play pivotal roles in enhancing student e-learning performance.
Experimental and Machine learning investigation of Potential strength of recycled aggregate concrete
Authors: Khan Ali Akber , Ahmed Iftekhar , Aqsa Tahreem , Mahmood Houda Javed
Published: March 2024

Recycled Aggregate Concrete (RAC) offers a promising perspective for sustainable construction through the use of recycled materials to minimize environmental damage. This work uses a dual approach that integrates experimental analysis and machine learning to comprehensively explore the potential effectiveness of RAC. The experimental research process involves the formulation of concrete mixes using recycled aggregate followed by comprehensive testing to assess its compressive strength, flexural strength and durability. A machine learning model is developed to predict concrete strength using data-driven techniques to improve understanding. The study is to identify and evaluate the viability of using RAC as a long-term and environmentally friendly building material through the integration of traditional testing techniques and contemporary predictive analysis. (Citation: Chandra, S., Berntsson, L., 2002; Tam, V.W.Y. et al., 2007; Silva, R.V. et al., 2014).
Effect of Epstein-Barr Virus Infection on the Treatment of Gastric Cancer in Tumor Immunotherapy
Authors: Xu Tiancheng
Published: March 2024

Gastric cancer is one of the biggest medical problems in the world today, and it is also a huge medical challenge for human beings. The main challenge is the complexity of the limitations of gastric cancer itself. At present, the efficacy of single-drug immune checkpoint inhibitors in treatment is not clear. It can be found in previous cases that Epstein-Barr virus positive gastric cancer patients have significantly higher response to PD-1 antibodies than the overall patients, from which it can be found that EBV infection can play an important role in gastric cancer immunotherapy. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of Epstein-Barr virus infection on gastric cancer and analyze specific clinical cases. The results showed that patients infected with Epstein-Barr virus had obvious advantages in the treatment of gastric cancer, which was significantly correlated with the expression of PD-L1 and EBV (+). This study highlights the potential benefits of Epstein-Barr virus infection in the treatment of gastric cancer, providing new insights into the development of future immunotherapy strategies. These findings will help to improve the treatment of gastric cancer patients, as well as to better understand the immune properties of gastric cancer and develop related vaccines. The significance of this study is that it provides a solid foundation for innovation in the treatment of gastric cancer.
The Research About Breast Cancer Prediction Model
Authors: Liu Kecheng
Published: March 2024

Breast cancer poses a major threat to the health of women worldwide. This study analyzed data from breast cancer patients to develop a predictive model for identifying cases of the disease that are malignant based on cellular measurements. The dataset from the University of California, included 569 instances of 10 numerical variables such as radius, texture, and concavity of the cell samples. After initially exploring the relationships between the variables, the study used methods such as logistic regression and model training. Radius, perimeter and area were integrated since they are positively correlated. Concavity represents concave points, as both describe depressions in the cell outline. Fractal dimension and compactness were combined into a new predictor, F/C. Logistic regression analysis revealed that radius and concavity had the highest prediction accuracies of 87.9% and 88.1%, respectively. Compactness performed moderately well, while the fractal dimension had little diagnostic value. The accuracy of the F/C variable improved by 85.1% over compactness alone. A multi-variable model combining radius, concavity and F/C further improved accuracy and specificity to 92.1%. However, no single variable perfectly predicted cancer diagnosis, suggesting that the data patterns were complex. Further interactions between variables could be uncovered by advanced modelling. In conclusion, the study suggests that composite measures such as radius and concavity are better predictors of breast cancer than isolated factors. More comprehensive clinical data and sophisticated analytic techniques need to be built up to improve diagnostic performance. The model sets the stage for improving breast cancer prognosis through data-driven prediction.
The Effect of BDNF Gene on Bipolar Disorder
Authors: Liu Zichun , Zhang Shuntong
Published: March 2024

BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor) is a kind of neurotrophic protein, widely distributed in the brain and spinal cord. BDNF is engaged in regulating the growth and migration of neurons, and can promote the repair of damaged neurons. While disorders of BDNF expression can lead to mental diseases such as bipolar disorder. The main way in which the BDNF gene affects bipolar disorder is through BDNF's interaction with TrkB receptors. In addition, BDNF also causes bipolar disorder by affecting the amygdala and hippocampus, promoting neuronal regeneration, and participating in synaptic plasticity. At present, there are still some questions in the field of bipolar disorder and BDNF gene research. The pathological mechanism of bipolar disorder is still unclear, and the clinical application of BDNF has many difficulties. This article reviews the BDNF gene influences the role and mechanism of bipolar disorder and the evidence that BDNF gene causes bipolar disorder, hoping to provide a new direction for the treatment of bipolar disorder.
Navigating the CRISPR-Cas9 Frontier: AI-Enabled off-target prediction and sgRNA Design for Unprecedented Precision
Authors: Sun Haoyu
Published: March 2024

CRISPR-Cas9, composed of Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats and CRISPR-associated protein 9, is a pivotal tool for precise genetic manipulation with diverse biomedical applications. In this system, the scientists use single guide RNA (sgRNA) synthesized from tracrRNA and crRNA to lead the Cas9 protein to target specific gene locations, thereby achieving gene editing. Nonetheless, drawbacks like single guide RNA's limited efficiency led to frequent base mismatch and off-target effects, which hampers CRISPR-Cas9's potential. Under these circumstances, entering machine learning, adept at adapting to variations and handling intricate datasets, is a viable avenue for optimizing CRISPR-Cas9's guide RNA by rectifying these limitations. Nevertheless, machine learning is not exempt from limitations. Within this framework, this paper presents a succinct overview of the challenges linked to sgRNA's efficiency issues. It then outlines existing mechanisms in machine learning and assesses the efficacy of machine learning in enhancing sgRNA design to improve CRISPR/Cas9 sgRNA specificity. Additionally, this paper scrutinizes notable restrictions and suggestions of machine learning in the quest for superior sgRNAs to guide future research.
Herpes Simplex Virus Type -2 (HSV-2) and HIV Co-infection Dynamics with Optimal Control
Authors: Edogbanya Helen O. , Momoh Sheidu O. , Sani Umar
Published: March 2024

Herpes Simplex Virus type-2 (HSV-2) is a member of the human Herpe is virial family, a set of viruses that produce viral infection in majority of humans. It is frequently unrecognized lifelong infection which may facilitate the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) transmission. In this paper, a deterministic co-infection model of HSV-2 and HIV was considered. The model was qualitatively analysed and numerically simulated. Optimal control theory was applied. We proved existence of the optimal control and characterized the controls. The controls represent monitoring and counselling of individuals infected with HSV-2 only and also represent monitoring and counselling of individuals dually infected with HSV-2 and HIV. It was revealed that efforts should be devoted to individuals dually infected with HSV-2 and HIV as compared to those infected with HSV-2 only.
Co-infection, Herpes, HIV, Optimal control, Reproduction number
The Impact of Automated Online Vehicle Registration System on Vehicle Documentation and Tax Compliance in Taraba State of Nigeria: A Five-Year Trends Analysis, Interpretations and Predictions
Authors: Kadams Adaiti A. , Adejumo Adedeji A.
Published: March 2024

This article investigates the transformative effects of an automated online vehicle registration system in Taraba State, Nigeria, over a five-year period. Through a comprehensive analysis, the study examines the tax-compliance trends from the introduction of the automated processes which has streamlined registration procedures, enhanced documentation accuracy, ease data collection and influenced tax compliance among vehicle owners. Utilizing a machine learning approach, the research aims to provide insights into the long-term implications of technological interventions in tax compliance within the unique context of Taraba State. The findings contribute to the broader discourse on the intersection of technology, socio-economic factors, governance, and fiscal policies, offering policymakers and stakeholders an insightful understanding of revenue generation in Taraba State. The sustained influence of automated systems on administrative efficiency and revenue generation in the region is highlighted, providing valuable perspectives for optimizing policies and technology's role in enhancing compliance and fiscal management.
Automation, Electronic vehicle registration, Internal generated revenue, Vehicle renewal, Vehicle documents, Tax-compliance
Artificial Neural Network Prediction Model for Maternal Health Services Quality in Nigeria
Authors: Shehu Abdulwahab , Baha Benson Y.
Published: March 2024

This study presents an innovative approach in predicting the quality of maternal health services in Nigeria using artificial neural networks (ANNs). It focuses on a binary classification task in categorizing maternal health services facilities into "High_Quality" and "Low_Quality" classes. Dataset was collected from diverse healthcare facilities in Nigeria through a WHO Health Resources and Services Availability Monitoring System (HeRAMS) cross sectional-survey report. The collected data was preprocessed; the ANN architecture was developed and trained using back-propagation method. The network was modeled using feed-forward modeling approach with 16 variables at the input layer, 2 hidden layers of 65 and 55 neurons each, and an output of 2 neurons.  Hence, 87.17% accuracy with only 2.48% deviation at the 50 epoch was achieved. The model's performance was evaluated using standard metrics of accuracy (87%), precision (88%), recall (89%), and F1-score (88%) to assess its ability to accurately classify maternal health services facilities. The findings of the study can have significant implications to policymakers, healthcare providers, and maternal health advocates to optimize healthcare resources and achieve better maternal health outcomes in Nigeria. Data availability, potential biases in the data, and the subjective nature of some quality-related indicators were acknowledged as limitations. However, despite these challenges, the ANN classification model remains a valuable tool for supporting decision-making in maternal healthcare facility delivery service in Nigeria.
Artificial neural network, Binary classification, Health services, Maternal health, Predictive modeling
Low power optimization of full adder, 4-bit BCD adder
Authors: Lata P
Published: March 2024

Micro-electronic devices are playing a very prominent role in electronic equipments which are used in daily life. For electronic equipment battery life is important. So, in order to reduce the power consumption we implement a Sleepy technique to the electronic circuits. Sleepy technique is also called as power gating technique. In the power gating structure, a circuit operates in two different modes. In the sleep mode, the sleep transistors are turned OFF to reduce the leakage power. In the active mode, the sleep transistors are turned ON and can be treated as the functional redundant resistances, as circuit is in operation mode the power leakage should not be more than the basic full adder. When a sleepy transistor is placed at VDD, it is called as the "Header switch" and while it is placed near the ground, it is called as "Footer switch". Now in our project we implement this technique to the Full-adder and then it is used in 4-Bit Adder and 4-bit BCD Adder using 90nm scale technology. Without losing the CMOS logic a new full adder is designed by reducing the number of transistors which also leads to the reduction of chip size. In almost all electronic equipment full adder is used. So this project has been done with the aim of reducing the power consumption in the full adder circuit and implementing it in 4-Bit Adder and 4-Bit BCD Adder.
Zooplankton characteristics in the Coringa Wild Life Sanctuary of Kakinada Bay
Authors: Sreenivas N.
Published: March 2024

Zooplankton is an important biological component of any aquatic ecosystem. Its high rate of production influences enrichment of organic matter and it plays a vital role in secondary and tertiary productions. Zooplankton in the Indian estuaries had been widely studied. Though extensive studies were made on the distribution of zooplankton of estuarine and coastal waters, studies related to mangrove regions were meager. The mangrove ecosystem in the vicinity of Kakinada Bay is a complex environment since this happens to be a transition zone between limnetic and marine regions of the diverse aquatic regimes. Zooplankton form Gaderu and Coringa rivers of the mangrove area of the Kakinada were collected. The results reveal that during the months of November and December coinciding with the post monsoon period peak abundance of zooplankton was noticed. The post monsoons period is the period of re-colonisation. The meroplankton abundance varied between 25.04 % to 32.35 % in the Gaderu River and the similar observation was noticed in the Coringa River also. Since the mangrove habitat provides the natural nutrients through leaching activity, it supports higher percentages of meroplankton.
Efectos de la implementación del taller: lectura reflexiva los cómics “El Lustra” en secundaria
Authors: Apaza Vásquez Mónica Chanel
Published: March 2024

Given the significance that comics have as a practice of interpretive visual reading, the present research aims to describe the effect generated by the implementation of the workshop: reflective reading of the comics “El Lustra” in the formation of social awareness in high school students. The research corresponds to the mixed approach (quantitative-qualitative), explanatory type, with a non-experimental – longitudinal design. The main findings when measuring educational actions of reflection and participation in the students, in addition to the practice of social values, highlight that after the implementation and subsequent execution of the workshop, an increase in the number of schoolchildren who respect their classmates is achieved, They practice solidarity and responsibility, they communicate better, they participate more in classes, in group socialization work and they value their family better. It is concluded that the use of comics in the educational process at the secondary level constitutes an alternative with significant levels of effectiveness, in addition to contributing to the development of social values and with it the critical, reflective, expression and creativity capacity.
Enhancing Lung Cancer Classification Effectiveness Through Hyperparameter-Tuned Support Vector Machine
Authors: Gomiasti Fita Sheila , Warto Warto , Kartikadarma Etika , Gondohanindijo Jutono , Setiadi De Rosal Ignatius Moses
Published: March 2024

This research aims to improve the effectiveness of lung cancer classification performance using Support Vector Machines (SVM) with hyperparameter tuning. Using Radial Basis Function (RBF) kernels in SVM helps deal with non-linear problems. At the same time, hyperparameter tuning is done through Random Grid Search to find the best combination of parameters. Where the best parameter settings are C = 10, Gamma = 10, Probability = True. Test results show that the tuned SVM improves accuracy, precision, specificity, and F1 score significantly. However, there was a slight decrease in recall, namely 0.02. Even though recall is one of the most important measuring tools in disease classification, especially in imbalanced datasets, specificity also plays a vital role in avoiding misidentifying negative cases. Without hyperparameter tuning, the specificity results are so poor that considering both becomes very important. Overall, the best performance obtained by the proposed method is 0.99 for accuracy, 1.00 for precision, 0.98 for recall, 0.99 for f1-score, and 1.00 for specificity. This research confirms the potential of tuned SVMs in addressing complex data classification challenges and offers important insights for medical diagnostic applications.
Ansätze von Öffnung im Musikklassenunterricht in der Wahrnehmung von Lehrenden und Schülern. Eine Fallstudie auf Basis qualitativer Interviews
Authors: Göllner Michael , Niessen Anne
Published: March 2024

In diesem Beitrag wird anhand eines Fallbeispiels dargestellt, wie der Versuch der ‚Öffnung‘ im Musikklassenunterricht von Beteiligten wahrgenommen werden kann. Untersucht wird diese Frage anhand von qualitativen Interviews mit Lehrenden sowie Schülerinnen und Schülern im Rahmen eines Forschungsprojekts, in dem die Adaptivität von Lernsituationen im Fach Musik im Mittelpunkt der Aufmerksamkeit steht: In einem eher ‚geschlossenen‘ Musikklassenunterricht beginnt ein neuer Instrumentallehrer, die Schülerinnen und Schüler an der Auswahl der unterschiedlich anspruchsvollen Instrumentalstimmen und an der Gestaltung eines Songs zu beteiligen. Rund um die Schlüsselkategorie der ‚Spielräume‘ wird in dem Beitrag entfaltet, welche fachspezifischen Besonderheiten in den Äußerungen der Beteiligten in Bezug auf die Themen ‚Spielen und Reden‘ sowie ‚Schüler- und Lehrerentscheidungen‘ erkennbar werden. Zwei Ergebnisse kristallisieren sich als bedeutsam heraus, die beide offenbar mit der Besonderheit von Musikklassenunterricht zusammenhängen: (1) Obwohl es sich in dem untersuchten Fall – objektiv betrachtet – nur um einen geringen Grad der ‚Öffnung‘ von Unterricht handelt, wird sie doch von allen Beteiligten als umfangreich wahrgenommen. (2) Fällt die Schülerreaktion auf den Prozess der Öffnung anfangs noch heterogen und nicht nur wohlwollend aus, ändert sich das in der Rückschau, nachdem die Schülerinnen und Schüler über einige Wochen ausschließlich geübt und gespielt haben: Jetzt nehmen sie die Versuche der Öffnung durch den ‚neuen‘ Instrumentallehrer als ausgesprochen positiv wahr. In den Äußerungen der Lehrkräfte wird deutlich, wie stark die Lehrerrolle sich im Prozess der Öffnung verändert. Begleitend zu der in diesem Beitrag dokumentierten Unterrichtsforschung mit qualitativen Interviews werden wissenschaftstheoretische Implikationen dieser Art von Forschung reflektiert.
Jan Hemming (2015). Methoden der Erforschung populärer Musik.
Authors: Lehmann-Wermser Andreas
Published: March 2024

Wiesbaden: Springer Verlag. ISBN 978-3-658-11495-4. Softcover-Version 69,99€, e-book 54,99€.
Nicht jedes Kind spielt (irgend-)ein Instrument:
Authors: Wießnet Verena , Penthin Marcus , Fritzsche Eva Susanne , Kröner Stephan
Published: March 2024

Playing a musical instrument requires economic capital and represents cultural capital. Thus, the odds to play an instrument are low for children from low-capital families. Moreover, if low-capital children are musically active, they should choose instruments providing lower distinction values. We investigated how economic capital (via highest International Socioeconomic Index of Occupation, HISEI) and music-related cultural capital (via parental musical activity) act together in explaining (a) whether children play any instrument and (b) explain the choice of classical vs. other vs. no instrument. We surveyed N = 685 students (Mage = 9.88, SD = 0.52, 50 % girls) from 16 elementary schools. Logistic regression (χ2 (2) = 93.94, p ≤ .01, n = 653; correctly classifying 60 % of the cases) showed that the odds of child musical activity increased both with parental HISEI (odds ratio for HISEI = 1.03, Wald χ2 (1) = 29.59, p ≤ 01) and parental musical activity (odds ratio = 3.02, Wald χ2 (1) = 35.70, p ≤ .01). Moreover, playing an instrument related to classical music was associated with both a higher parental HISEI (F(2, 659) = 33.95, p < .001; η2 = .09) and parental musical activity. Implications of our results for equal access to musical activities are discussed.
Was denken Musikschullehrkräfte über musikalisch hochbegabte Schülerinnen und Schüler?
Authors: Gnas Jessica , Müllensiefen Daniel , Preckel Franzis
Published: March 2024

Im Schulkontext fallen Annahmen von Lehrkräften über Hochbegabte oft entsprechend des sogenannten Disharmoniestereotyps aus, d. h. Hochbegabte werden im Leistungsbereich positiver als nicht Hochbegabte bewertet, jedoch gleichzeitig und fälschlicherweise negativer hinsichtlich ihres Verhaltens und ihrer Persönlichkeit. Eine Forschungslücke zeigt sich für eine mögliche Stereotypisierung musikalisch Hochbegabter durch Musikschullehrkräfte. Daher wurden in dieser Studie Annahmen von 212 Musikschullehrkräften über musikalisch hochbegabte Schülerinnen und Schüler in einem experimentellen Design erfasst. In kurzen Schülerbeschreibungen (Fallvignetten) wurden Begabung (hochbegabt vs. durchschnittlich begabt) und Geschlecht (männlich vs. weiblich) einer Schülerperson zwischen den Musikschullehrkräften zufällig variiert. Die Datenauswertung erfolgte mittels multivariater Varianz- und Diskriminanzanalysen. Musikalisch hochbegabte Schülerinnen und Schüler wurden in Leistungs- und Verhaltensmerkmalen und teilweise auch in Persönlichkeitsmerkmalen entsprechend des Disharmoniestereotyps eingeschätzt (η²p = .287 bis .437). Die Befunde waren unabhängig vom Geschlecht der Schülerperson. Implikationen für die musikpädagogische Praxis werden diskutiert.
Zusammenhang von musikalischem Selbstkonzept und Motivation im Musikunterricht
Authors: Fiedler Daniel , Hasselhorn Johannes
Published: March 2024

Sowohl das musikalische Selbstkonzept als auch die Motivation im Musikunterricht gelten als wichtige Faktoren, die die musikalische Entwicklung von Schülerinnen und Schülern beeinflussen können. Der Zusammenhang zwischen diesen beiden Konstrukten wurde in der musikpädagogischen Forschung bislang noch kaum untersucht. Das Ziel der vorliegenden Studie ist es, diesen Zusammenhang theoretisch und empirisch zu beleuchten. Dazu wurden Fragebogendaten von 270 Schülerinnen und Schülern zum musikalischen Selbstkonzept sowie zur Motivation im Musikunterricht mithilfe von Korrelations- und Pfadanalysen ausgewertet. Die Ergebnisse der Korrelationsanalyse zeigen, wie musikalisches Selbstkonzept und Motivation im Musikunterricht zusammenhängen. Die Pfadanalyse kann zudem nachweisen, dass der akademische Bereich des musikalischen Selbstkonzepts die Motivation im Musikunterricht determiniert. Damit kann die vorliegende Untersuchung einen wichtigen Beitrag zum Verständnis der Zusammenhänge zwischen diesen beiden Konstrukten leisten.
Correlation Between English Teachers’ Teaching Style and English 123 Performance of AIMS Maritime Students: Basis in the Strategic Development of Teaching and Learning Activities (TLA) in English
Authors:   Asian Institute of Maritime Studies, Cajala Victor , Mamadod Marlyn ,   Asian Institute of Maritime Studies
Published: March 2024

Many teachers widely apply teacher-centered methods than student-centered methods. However, in specialized writing classes, such as English 123, the former method is not a guarantee for students to learn the tenets of good and effective writing. Thus, this study aimed at determining if there exist a significant relationship between the present teaching styles of English 123 teachers and the English 123 course performance of the students of Asian Institute of Maritime Students (AIMS). Using the descriptive-correlation design, the study employed 273 freshmen maritime students and nine English 123 professors as respondents of the study. Most of the students found their professors to possess an “Expert” and “Personal Model’ teaching styles while majority of the professors have classified themselves to possess an “Expert” and “Formal Authority” teaching styles. Based on the frequently appearing style of teaching, it is equated that the professors have a teacher- centered teaching style. With the reflected teaching styles, only few gained a very good grade of 91 and above. At the most, almost one third of them gained a low grade of 80 and below which warrants an improvement of achievement in English 123. Greater frequencies of high grades are seen from students under the “Expert” (grade range from 86 to 91 and above) as well as from “Personal Model” professors (grades from 86 – 90) while low frequencies of high grades are observed under the “Formal Authority” and “Delegator” professors. Hence, a significant relationship between students’ English 123 performance and the professors’ teaching styles exists.
ANALISIS LATAR BELAKANG KERUKUNAN ANTAR UMAT BERAGAMA
Authors: Yudiana I Kadek Yudiana , Romadloni Sahru Romadloni
Published: March 2024

Desa patoman merupakan sebuah desa yang terletak di Ujung Timur Pulau Jawa yang terdiri dari berbagai agama dan etnis. Penduduk desa Patoman sangat majemuk dari 5.246 terbagi menjadi 4.084 jiwa atau 82.3 %, beragama Hindu mencapai 860 jiwa atau 17.3 % dan sisanya beragama Kristen sebanyak 8 jiwa, beragama Buda 7 Jiwa. Ditengah ketegangan antar suku, agama, ras, dan etnik yang terjadi di beberapa daerah di Indonesia saat ini sangat berbeda dengan Desa Patoman Mampu menjaga Harmonisasi antar suku, rusa, dan agama. Dalam penelitian ini mencoba menganalisis dengan kritis latar belakang kerukunan antar umat beragama yang ada di desa Patoman, Blimbingsari, Banyuwangi. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode penelitian kualitatif analitik kritik dengan tahapan penelitian meliputi penentuan lokasi penelitian, metode penentuan informan, metode pengumpulan data, istrumen penelitian, metode pengujian keabsahan data, dan metode analisis data. Hasil dalam penelitian menunjukkan yang menjadi latar belakang kerukanan antar umat beragama di Desa Patoman, Blimbingsari, Banyuwangi antara lain: 1) Latar belakang Histori; 2) Perkawinan; 3) Ideologi Pancasila; 4) Perspektif ajaran masing-masing agama yang ada di Desa Patoman.
Reasons for performing episiotomy during ectopic deliveries: An integrative literature review
Authors: Ferreira Gomes Andreia Patrícia , Pereira de Magalhães Ana Catarina , Pereira de Sousa Ana Sofia , Rodrigues Couto Germano
Published: March 2024

The labor process is a crucial phase in a pregnant woman's life. However, it is often perceived as a frightening experience due to routine procedures carried out without her consent and the potential for traumatic experiences that can have long-lasting effects. Nursing, particularly midwifery, is responsible for providing support and care that upholds the dignity of women. This integrative literature review aims to identify and analyze the reasons health professionals identify for the practice of episiotomy in ectopic births and the situations in which it would be appropriate to perform it. The results of this review may help identify gaps in practice and guide the improvement of the quality of obstetric care. Eight articles were selected for analysis after a detailed review of 200. The review revealed that health professionals perform episiotomies for various reasons related to the fetus, the pregnant/parent, the health professional, and the birth. The most common reasons given by the participants were physical damage and maternal physical characteristics. Results provide a better understanding of practice gaps, enlighten the need to improve knowledge and evidence-based care practices, and encourage health professionals to examine their practices.
INTERKONEKSI PENDIDIKAN AGAMA ISLAM DAN SAINS DI SMA ISLAM AL AZHAR 09 YOGYAKARTA
Authors: Salim Ahmad , Mukhibat Mukhibat
Published: March 2024

Abstract: The aim of this study is to describe the interconnection between Islamic Religious Education and science to enlarge the student‟s quality achivement at SMA Islam Al Azhar 09 Yogyakarta. It is used Amin Abdullah‟s discourse (interconnected), data were collected by observation and in-depth interview toward selected respondents. The result of research reveal it is run according to the goal and curriculum, students have holistic competency in PAI dan science, although obstacles were encountered in its aplication.

Abstrak: Artikel ini bertujuan mendiskripsikan interkoneksi Pendidikan Agama Islam dan sain guna peningkatan kualitas out put siswa di SMA Islam Al Azhar 09 Yogyakarta. Memanfaatkan kajian teorinya Amin Abdullah (Interconnected) data dikumpulkan melalui observasi dan wawancara mendalam terhadap responden yang terpilih. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa proses interkoneksi PAI dan sain di SMA Islam ini telah berjalan sesuai tujuan dan kurikulum yang ada, sehingga siswa dapat memiliki out put yang holistik terkait dengan pemahaman PAI dan sain, meskipun juga ditemui beberapa kendala terhadap penerapannya.
Guided Imagery Strategy to Improve Student’s Reading Comprehension in English Department at Universitas Nias Year 2020/2021
Authors: Elwin Piarawan Zebua
Published: March 2024

Reading is the skill every university students have to master. However, the reading skill especially reading comprehension of the 3rd semester students of English Department at IKIP Gunungsitoli had not yet achieved the stated minimum achievement score. It was difficult for them to comprehend a reading text of the reading comprehension itself. Thus, the problem was decided to be solved through a classroom action research by using the Guided Imagery Strategy. The purposes are to find out whether the strategy can improve their reading comprehension and to discover the factor/s that influences the improvement. There were 27 students as the subject of the research, especially the class B of the 3rd semester of English Department at IKIP Gunungsitoli, year 2020/2021. The research was conducted in 3 cycles with five meetings of each cycle. The data was gathered through the observation sheets, field notes, interviews, tasks and tests. The result of the research revealed that the Guided Imagery Strategy could improve the subjects’ reading comprehension. The data showed that the students’ average score and target of success were increased each cycle. The average score in cycle I was 52,6 (59,2% target of success), then increased up to 71,1 in cycle II (66,6% target of success) and 81,1 in cycle III (81,4% target of success). Furthermore, the factors that influenced the improvement were material, media, classroom activities, classroom management, teaching strategy and teacher’s approach. Summing up, the Guided Imagery Strategy gave positive improvement toward the students’ reading comprehension.