bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Psycholinguistic problems and risks of online language and speech testing
Authors: Putilovskaya T. S. , Tuchkova I. G. , Zubareva E. V.
Published: September 2023

The article deals with the psycholinguistic problems and risks related to preparing, organising and conducting online foreign language testing which is firmly entrenched in the education system as a convenient and objective form of control. The authors study the linguistic and didactic aspects of computer-based testing, psychological issues related to students’ activities and analyse the results of the survey aimed at revealing the emerging difficulties and risks. The paper aim is to maximise the quality of test tasks, minimise possible psychological difficulties and improve the effectiveness of preparing students for the testing period by means of developing the necessary language and speech skills, as well as psychological readiness. The survey data shows that most students have positive opinion concerning online testing and give adequate assessment of its difficulty level. They demonstrate readiness to adapt their activities to the requirements of such test format.
Correlation dependencies in the motivational component of personal and professional municipal employees’ qualities
Authors: Khaidov S. K.
Published: September 2023

The article is devoted to the research of the motivational component of municipal employees’ personal and professional qualities. It reveals their concept, content and role in the functioning of local self-government bodies. The correlation and interdependence of municipal functions is shown, the professional activity of municipal employees and its psychological content in the management of municipalities are presented. The research relevance is due to the complexity of socio-political situation for Russia in modern conditions, where the implementation productivity of state tasks at the local level of government largely depends on municipal servants. The study purpose is to establish the relationship between the indicators in the motivational component of municipal employees. The identified results of the empirical research indicate the presence of multiple interrelations between the indicators of the motivational component, indicating their organization and consistency, which makes it possible to recommend further ways and directions for development of the above qualities to improve the functioning productivity of local government productivity.
Raman Spectroscopy of the Iron Oxides in the Form of Minerals, Particles and Nanoparticles
Authors: sparavigna amelia carolina
Published: September 2023

Magnetic iron oxides, such as Fe3O4, α-Fe2O3, γ-Fe2O3, have unique magnetic, catalytic and biochemical features, rendering them suitable for several specific technological and biomedical applications. In a previous study, for instance, we considered the magnetite Fe3O4 nanoparticles dispersed in supporting materials to obtain composites that can better respond to electromagnetic interferences with an increased EMI shielding effectiveness. Here we investigate how to distinguish the iron oxide nanoparticles by means of their Raman spectra. We will stress that literature is evidencing a challenge. This challenge is due to the fast transformations of iron oxides when laser power is applied. Therefore, the Raman spectroscopy needs to be considered carefully for determining the nature of the iron oxide present in the investigated samples. The role of oxidation of magnetite will be addressed in detail. In the review, the reader can find the Raman “fingerprints” of some oxides such as Magnetite, Maghemite, Hematite, Goethite and Lepidocrocite, in the form of minerals, particles and nanoparticles. Moreover, we will also discuss some Raman spectra of iron oxides in composites and other materials (encapsulated iron oxides, biochar decoration, red mud).
AABBA: Atom–Atom Bond–Bond Bond–Atom Graph Kernel for Machine Learning on Molecules and Materials
Authors: Morán-González Lucía , Betten Jørn Eirik , Kneiding Hannes , Balcells David
Published: September 2023

Graphs are one of the most natural and powerful representations available for molecules; natural because they have an intuitive correspondence to skeletal formulas, the language used by chemists worldwide, and powerful, because they are highly expressive both globally (molecular topology) and locally (atomic properties). Graph kernels are used to transform molecular graphs into fixed-length vectors, which can be used as fingerprints in machine learning (ML) models. To date, kernels have mostly focused on the atomic nodes of the graph. In this work, we developed an extended graph kernel computing atom–atom, bond–bond, and bond–atom (AABBA) autocorrelations. The resulting AABBA representations were evaluated with a transition metal complex benchmark, motivated by the higher complexity of these compounds relative to organic molecules. In particular, we tested different flavors of the AABBA kernel in the prediction of the energy barriers and bond distances of the Vaska’s complex dataset (Friederich et al., Chem. Sci., 2020, 11, 4584). For a variety of ML models, including neural networks, gradient boosting machines, and Gaussian processes, we showed that AABBA outperforms the baseline including only atom–atom autocorrelations. Dimensionality reduction studies also showed that the bond–bond and bond–atom autocorrelations yield many of the most relevant features. We believe that the AABBA graph kernel can accelerate the discovery of chemical compounds and inspire novel molecular representations in which both atomic and bond properties play an important role.
ANALYTICAL DETERMINATION OF CORTISOL USING A FLUORESCENT APTAMER ASSAY
Authors: Nielsen Mia Langgaard , Morsch Flemming , Code Christian
Published: September 2023

Cortisol is a steroid hormone that stimulates gluconeogenesis. A high cortisol concentration in saliva can be an indication of stress and a low concentration can indicate metabolic problems. By monitoring the level of cortisol one can determine and perhaps mitigate their stress levels. Aptamers or chemical antibodies are DNA or RNA sequences (10-100 nucleic acids) that are made synthetically and selected to bind to cells, proteins and small molecules. These molecules can have similar or better affinity and specificity compared to antibodies and are widely used in diagnostics. Since aptamers are composed of nucleotides it is possible to use specific fluorescent tags and intercalating dyes. Here we developed a sensor for detecting cortisol using an aptamer specific for cortisol and a forced intercalating probe (FIT) composed of thiazole orange (TO). The aptamer was saturated with TO and the decrease in fluorescent intensity was measured as a result of the aptamer binding to cortisol. The samples were measured in Tris buffer and in an artificial saliva matrix. The present results demonstrate an inexpensive, yet sensitive technique to measure cortisol in saliva.
AIE-Armored Living Bacteriophage-DNA Bioconjugates for Targeting, Imaging, and Efficiently Elimination of Intracellular Bacterial Infection
Authors: Zhang Jing , He Xuewen , Tang Ben Zhong
Published: September 2023

Intracellular bacterial infections bring a considerable risk to human life and health due to their capacity to elude immune defenses and exhibit significant drug resistance. As a result, confronting and managing these infections presents substantial challenges. In this study, we developed a multifunctional phage bioconjugate by integrating aggregation-induced emission luminogen (AIEgen) photosensitizers and nucleic acid onto a bacteriophage framework (forming MS2-DNA-AIEgen bioconjugates). These bioconjugates can rapidly penetrate mammalian cells and specifically identify intracellular bacteria, while concurrently producing a detectable fluorescent signal. By harnessing the photodynamic properties of AIE photosensitizer and the bacteriophage's inherent lysis capability, the intracellular bacteria can be effectively eliminated and the functionality of the infected cells can be restored. In macrophage models infected with either antibiotic-sensitive or resistant Escherichia coli, MS2-DNA-AIEgen bioconjugates demonstrated excellent bacterial targeting and killing capability. Moreover, our engineered multifunctional phage bioconjugates were able to expedite the healing process in bacterially infected wounds observed in diabetic mice models while simultaneously enhancing immune activity within infected cells and in vivo, without displaying any noticeable toxicity. We envision that these innovative multifunctional phage bioconjugates, which utilize aggregation-induced luminescence photosensitizers and nucleic acids, may present a groundbreaking strategy for combating intracellular bacterial infections. This approach holds the potential to offer new avenues for future research and theranostic applications in the area of intracellular bacterial infections and associated diseases.
Metal-Free Photocatalysis at Charged Aqueous Interface: Boosting the Photocatalytic Oxidative Coupling of Arylamines to Azoaromatics under Ambient Conditions
Authors: Singh Shivendra , Agarwal Vidhi , Sarma Tridib K. , Mukherjee Tushar Kanti
Published: September 2023

Azoaromatics are an important class of functional organic molecules. Herein, we formulated a sustainable metal-free photocatalytic oxidative coupling of arylamines to azoaromatics at the charged aqueous interfaces (CAIs) of micelles with excellent yields (up to 100%) and selectivity (100%) under ambient air atmosphere. The micellar surface acts as an efficient scaffold to host both Eosin Y (EY) as photocatalyst (PC) and arylamines as substrates for a non-diffusive photoinduced electron transfer (PET) with a time constant of 0.3 ps. The present approach shows fast kinetics (4 h) and a broad substrate scope with only 0.6 mole% of PC. Our present approach outperforms all the previously reported catalytic methodologies. This remarkable boosting of the catalytic efficacy arises mainly due to the non-diffusive PET and modulation of redox potentials at the CAI. Being the most sustainable and first report on the aqueous phase synthesis of azo compounds, this work opens newer opportunities in the synthesis of azoaromatics.
Mechanisms of Highly Efficient Photocatalytic Pollutant Degradation by Au/TiO2 Janus Nanoparticles
Authors: Tao Matthew , Ji Yangyuan , Mair Lamar , Fang Yuhang , Singh Amit , Beechem Thomas , Warsinger David , Moran Jeffrey
Published: September 2023

Semiconductor nanoparticles partially coated with metals have been widely used to degrade contaminants in water, but the physical mechanisms underlying degradation are poorly understood, limiting their real-world implementation. Here, we reveal the degradation mechanisms that dominate when gold-coated titanium dioxide (Au/TiO2) “Janus” nanoparticles (JNPs) are irradiated with monochromatic ultraviolet light (254 nm and 365 nm wavelengths) to degrade 1,4-dioxane, a carcinogenic model pollutant. To do so, we performed experiments with ultraviolet light at different wavelengths with and without radical quenching, extensive JNP characterization (SEM, XRD, EDS, DLS, and UV-Vis), and 3D simulations of self-propulsion and light-matter interactions. We traced the enhanced photocatalytic activity of Au-coated JNPs to both increased light absorption due to Au acting as an optical antenna, and inhibited recombination of photogenerated electrons and holes. These two effects increase the production of hydroxyl radicals, accelerating the degradation of 1,4-dioxane. The reduced electron/hole recombination is due to two factors: the Schottky barrier that forms between Au and TiO2 (which drives photogenerated electrons from TiO2 into the metal), and stoichiometric changes in the TiO2 that accompany gold sputtering which facilitate electron sequestration by the metal. In contrast, self-propulsion and surface plasmon resonance play at most a minor role.
Synthesis and Characterization of Gelatin Methacryloyl: Introducing Chemistry Students to the Applications of Hydrogels in Medicine
Authors: Velez Carmen , Cheng Kristie , Crosby Cody
Published: September 2023

Many undergraduate chemistry and biochemistry students pursue careers in healthcare. Biomaterials, designed to be incorporated into the human body, have become increasingly significant in medicine as drug delivery vehicles and tissue scaffolds. We believe it is essential that undergraduates are exposed to biomaterial synthesis and characterization before they pursue further graduate education or a career in pharmaceuticals. In this Laboratory Experiment, we argue that gelatin methacryloyl (GelMA) is a biomacromolecule well-suited to being synthesized and characterized in an undergraduate laboratory. We detail a protocol to graft methacrylic anhydride (MAAnh) to the gelatin backbone in a heated, buffered solution and then provide three synergistic characterization assays: NMR spectroscopy, a TNBS assay, and Fe(III)-hydroxamic acid-based assay. NMR analysis allowed the students to determine if they had achieved a successful synthesis, and the latter two colorimetric assays quantified the on-target and off-target modifications of amino and hydroxyl groups, respectively. We found that our students successfully synthesized, purified, and determined the final molecular structure of GelMA. Students indicated that the study reinforced their chemistry laboratory skills, introduced them to a new discipline, and increased their interest in the medicinal applications of materials.
A STUDY OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT POLICIES AND PRACTICES AND EMPLOYEE COMMITMENT: EVIDENCE FROM NIGERIAN SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SMES)
Authors: Oginni Babalola
Published: September 2023

The study investigated HRM policies and practices on employee commitment to determine their relationship and effects on employee commitment using the SMEs in the South-West, Nigeria as the unit of analysis. The study identified recruitment and selection, training and development, compensation and reward systems, performance appraisal, working conditions, and employee participation as the prevailing HRM policies and practices in the SMEs and singled out compensation and reward systems, working conditions, and employee participation. A multi-sampling technique and survey research method was adopted while copies of questionnaires were administered to 369 respondents. It was found that there exists a positive relationship between HRM policies and practices and employee commitment while compensation and reward systems, working conditions, and employee participation in decision-making have more effects than other variables and R2 of 76% can also explain the variation on employee commitment. It was concluded that among all the activities embarked upon by the SMEs, in South-West, Nigeria towards the attainment of business objectives, HRM policies, and practices have a more significant effect on employee commitment most especially compensation and reward systems, working conditions, and employee participation. Thus, recommended that reward systems should be made competitive through environmental surveys and objectivity should prevail in the practice of the HRM policies.
Resetting the Human Resource strategy for organizational performance in Zimbabwe Urban Councils
Authors: Sixpence Samuel , Tapera Julius , Ukpere Wilfred , Adekanmbi Foluso
Published: September 2023

While literature is awash with evidence that links strategic human resource management to organizational performance, little is known on sustaining the relationship dynamics within a public sector context that is operating under polarized conditions. This study explores the challenges faced in implementing the human resource strategy within urban councils in Zimbabwe to unearth solutions that are sensitive to a polarized work environment. A case study approach was used to collect data from the 32 urban councils in Zimbabwe, which are classified into four categories namely, cities, municipalities, towns and local boards. Stratified sampling was used to identify nine urban local authorities for data collection and purposive sampling identified the participants for interviews. The point of saturation was reached after interviewing 18 participants and the data was analysed using the atlas.ti.  This study revealed, a misalignment of the human resource function and the organizational goals, a serious financial resource crisis and a lack of trust between key stakeholders. The study contributes to the development of human resource competencies that respond to the organizational needs in a polarized environment. Further, it incorporates the adoption of technology in the human resource strategy and the need to foster a culture of supporting soft skills such as teamwork and collaboration from the level of elected officials down to the entire workforce.
THE IMPACT OF EMPLOYER BRANDING ON ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE: A COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS
Authors: Gurgu Elena , Kuleto Valentin
Published: September 2023

This article investigates the relationship between employer branding and organisational performance, identifying the underlying mechanisms contributing to enhanced performance. Next, we analyse various aspects of employer branding, including its influence on talent attraction, employee engagement, retention, and overall productivity. Finally, we provide insights on how organisations can strengthen their employer brand to optimise performance.

In the competitive labour market, employer branding plays a crucial role in an organisation's ability to attract and retain top talent, directly influencing organisational performance. This article examines the relationship between employer branding and organisational performance by exploring its effects on talent attraction, employee engagement, retention, and overall productivity. It also offers insights on strengthening an organisation's employer brand to optimise performance.

Employer branding, an organisation's reputation as an employer, can provide a competitive advantage by creating a motivated, engaged, and productive workforce. A strong employer brand attracts high-quality candidates, reducing recruitment time and cost and ensuring a diverse and talented candidate pool. Organisational culture, work environment, compensation and benefits, growth opportunities, and corporate social responsibility contribute to developing a strong employer brand. Effective employer brand communication across multiple channels, such as corporate websites, social media, and job advertisements, is essential to attract top talent. Employer branding events and employee advocacy can further strengthen the brand. Assessing the employer brand's strength can help organisations identify areas of improvement and gauge their attractiveness in the job market.

Employee engagement and satisfaction are closely linked to an organisation's employer brand. Factors such as leadership, job design, recognition and rewards, work environment, and opportunities for growth and development contribute to employee engagement and satisfaction. Assessing employee engagement and satisfaction can provide valuable insights into their perceptions of the organisation and commitment to its goals. Engaged and satisfied employees exhibit higher performance, productivity, and innovation levels, leading to improved organisational outcomes.
David and Goliath & lessons learned
Authors: Paul TE Cusack
Published: September 2023

Debly Construction is a local construction and materials company in Saint John. It was started by the Lebanese Brother who were educated in civil engineering- one with a masters in construction materials. No one thought competing with the Irving billionaires was possible in Saint John. The Debly’s proved everyone wrong. The Deby’s are successful and expanding.
Intelligent system-based stun gloves for women's protection
Authors: Subham Kumar Verma , Khadim Moin Siddiqui , Udai Raj Tiwari , Sandhya Shrivastava , Utkarsh Rai , Jayati Vaish
Published: September 2023

In recent times, the security of women and girls has become a major concern in urban areas in many countries. To assist with settling this issue, this paper proposes a Global Positioning System (GPS)-based Stun Gloves for women with many safety techniques. The basic operation of this prototype design is that whenever women detect danger, they can simply press the gadget's ON button. When the gadget becomes active, it will track the online position of women using GPS and send an emergency message using the Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) to the currently enlisted portable number and the police control room. These security Stun Gloves have both an alarm and a shock provider circuit. The heartbeat rate and temperature are also shown on a connected Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). The heartbeat sensor can detect any unusual heart rate patterns and send the woman's current location via GPS to the rescue team or pre-registered mobile number in the form of a Short Message Service (SMS). Likewise, in the case of self-protection, this gadget is incorporated with a shock generator. This safety precaution can be taken by women in case of any emergency crisis, which a female can use against a person. The main benefit of the design of Stun Gloves is that this gadget is compact and easy to use by any woman.
Machine learning solutions for the healthcare industry: A review
Authors: P. Bharathi Devi , Ravindra P. , R. Kiran Kumar
Published: September 2023

Machine Learning (ML) has become an increasingly popular tool in the healthcare industry, providing solutions for a wide range of applications, from diagnosis and treatment to drug discovery and population health management. This paper summarizes the current state of Machine Learning in healthcare and highlights key trends and challenges in the field. Topics covered include deep learning algorithms for medical imaging, reinforcement learning for personalized treatment plans, and unsupervised learning for identifying patterns in large healthcare data sets. This paper also discusses the ethical and privacy implications of using Machine Learning in healthcare and the need for robust evaluation and validation of Machine Learning models. Overall, this paper demonstrates the potential of Machine Learning to revolutionize healthcare while also highlighting the need for further research and development in the field.
Capital Expenditure, Social Expenditure and Economic Growth Versus Poverty Level: A Study in North Maluku, Indonesia
Authors: Runtunuwu Prince Charles Heston , Husen Amran , Rajasekera Jay
Published: September 2023

Purpose: The following were the objectives of this study: 1. To determine the effects of capital expenditures on the poverty rate in Ternate City; 2. To determine the effects of social spending on the poverty rate in Ternate City; 3. To determine the effects of economic expansion on the poverty rate in the town of Ternate; and 4. To determine the combined effects of social spending, economic expansion, and capital expenditure on the poverty rate in the town of Ternate.
 
Design/methodology/approach:  The data used in this study are secondary data relevant to this study, including poverty and economic growth data obtained from the Agency. Central statistics for the city of Ternate and APBD data obtained from the BPKAD Office. And the data used in the PDBA is public expenditure data under the framework of capital expenditure and social spending officially published by the agency. The relationship between two or more variables is examined in this study using the well-established method of regression analysis. The dependent variable (poverty) and the independent variable (capital expenditure, social expenditure, and economic growth) are the two groups that comprise the studied variables.
 
Findings:  According to the findings of this study, negative behavior has a significant and negative impact on poverty. Partially capital expenditure has a positive but insignificant effect; social spending has a negative but insignificant effect; and economic growth has a negative effect. .Additionally, social spending, economic expansion, and capital expenditure alone have no effect on the poverty rate in Ternate City.
 
Research, Practical & Social implications:  It was found that the capital expenditure factor has an effect on the level of poverty, social spending has an effect on the level of poverty and the poverty rate in the city of Ternate is influenced by economic growth.
 
Originality/value: This article is an academic contribution that enables understanding of the research developed and focuses on capital spending, social spending and poverty rates on economic growth, considering data from several reference research databases.
Application and Research of 5G Communication Technology in Intelligent Coal Mine
Authors: Li Tao , Chaoqun Zhuo
Published: September 2023

In recent years science and technology in China has been developing rapidly and various industries have begun to undergo changes due to the development. Coal mining is a highly dangerous industry. Therefore proper technology is needed to improve the quality and safety of coal mining. The application of 5G communication technology allowed for the development of intelligent coal mines with broad application prospects and research value. This article aims to thoroughly analyze the application of 5G communication technology in intelligent coal mines considering the practical context. The goal is to offer insights and guidance for future endeavors in this domain.
Overview of Urban Landscape Rewilding Research
Authors: Xie Qiufan
Published: September 2023

Urban wildscape refers to landscape units within or surrounding urban areas that are primarily shaped by natural processes exhibiting high ecological value and diversity. Due to urbanization urban wildscapes are at risk of disappearing or degrading but they also present opportunities for the protection and restoration of urban ecosystems. The purpose of this article is to systematically review and analyze the concepts classifications values threats and conservation strategies of urban wildscapes in order to provide references for urban planning and wildscape design.
Research on the Relationship between Leadership and Innovation
Authors: Jing Haixia
Published: September 2023

The research aims to explore the relationship between leadership and employee innovation, team innovation and organizational innovation by reviewing the previous literature so that it can provide a systematic understanding of the relationship. Most of the current researchers pays more attention to the relationship between one type of leadership and innovation, while this study reviews the literatureof different leadership styles and innovation and provides concepts of them and shows empirical findings.
Baby Oil as Evidence-Based Nursing for Uremic Pruritus in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients
Authors: Handika Bintang Viga , Kristinawati Beti , Kristini Puji
Published: September 2023

One of the effects that occur in chronic kidney failure can cause metabolic waste not to be eliminated by the kidneys and accumulate on the skin, which causes itching or commonly known as pruritus. Treatments to reduce pruritus can use emollient oil or baby oil that can keep the skin moist. This implementation aims to determine the effectiveness of baby oil in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients with uremic pruritus. This implementation is based on the results of previous research using experimental, pretest and posttest design. The population was CKD patients undergoing hemodialysis (HD) with uremic pruritus. This sample determination is based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria that have been built and the sample size was 22 HD patiens. Results showed that pruritus score was decreased up to 2,72. It shows the effectiveness of baby oil on uremic pruritus in CKD patients undergoing HD treatment.
Designing Research-Based Teacher-Appraisal Forms: A Case Of Effective EAP Lecturers in Swaziland
Authors: Arfa-Kaboodvand Mandana
Published: September 2023

The main aim of this article is to introduce the steps followed in designing effective teacher-appraisal forms to be completed by the students, and teacher-self-reflection forms to be completed by the teachers. After explaining the steps and the reasons behind taking them, we will report on the findings of the study we have conducted following the same procedures to design the forms. The findings have identified the characteristics of effective EAP lecturers according to the 196 students who participated in the study. for EAP lecturers have also provided their input about the characteristics of effective EAP teachers. The collected data suggest the students seem not to differentiate between the competencies required for teaching and learning general English and EAP. The students considered communicative competence the most essential asset of their EAP lecturers. Accurate interpretation of the data emerging from the ratings is another issue addressed in this article. This can guide the teachers to make better decisions.
Integrating Multiple Intelligence Learning Approach to Upgrade Students’ English Writing Skills
Authors: Hasbullah Hasbullah , Wahidah Nur , Nanning Nanning
Published: September 2023

The educational curriculum’s current challenge is to use appropriate approaches during the Covid-19 days. This study aimed to investigate the multiple intelligence learning approaches (MILA) which were used to provide students’ competence in English writing skills in an institute of IAIN Sorong, West Papua Province, Indonesia. In terms of it the multiple intelligence learning approaches introduced interactive, analytic, and introspective domains which cover elements of linguistics, mathematics, visual, kinesthetic, music, intra-personal, interpersonal, naturalistic, and existential or spiritual. Those elements would be appropriately implemented to upgrade students’ English writing skills. This study employed a survey method using lists of questionnaires to obtain qualified data which were collected through eight English lecturers, four staff curriculum developers, and eighty students. The findings conclude that most respondents felt contented and interested in developing and upgrading English writing skills using the Multiple Intelligence Learning Approaches. The results of this research claimed that the lecturers require the MILA to be more widely used to upgrade students’ writing skills. Also, the practitioners on campus should make together the strategies to be included in MILA for teaching English writing skills as recommended by the national education curriculum.
Effective or Impractical? Discussing Students' Perceptions toward Learning Management Systems in English Language Learning
Authors: Suriaman Aminah , Manurung Konder , Mukrim Mukrim , Apridayani Aisah , Agussatriana Agussatriana
Published: September 2023

Learning Management System (LMS) platform is currently popularly used by universities or institutions as an e-learning platform based. Currently, it may be utilized successfully as a platform to engage students in a classroom context. This study aims to determine the use of the learning management system (LMS) in English language learning based on the analysis of students' perceptions and to establish whether the platforms used contributed to the learning goals in the English Department at Tadulako University. The research design utilizes the descriptive qualitative research method. The finding of the study indicated that learners expressed both sides of the usage of the LMS platform in English language learning; effective and impractical perception. It is effective because the LMS platform improved their comprehension, promoted independent learning, inspired students to complete all tasks and quizzes, and eventually allowed students to achieve good learning outcomes. Meanwhile, for impractical usage, the LMS platform has network instability and limited opportunity for real-time discussion and gets immediate feedback from lecturers.  However, the benefits of the LMS platform outweigh its drawbacks.
Perancangan Aplikasi WeSai sebagai Media Penunjang Pembelajaran Mahasiswa Tuli dengan Metode RAD
Authors: Andarwati Mardiana , Swalaganata Galandaru
Published: September 2023

Manusia pada dasarnya dapat mendengarkan sebuah informasi dari suatu ruang ke ruang lainnya. Hal ini berbeda dengan manusia yang memiliki kebutuhan khusus Tuli hanya dapat menerima sebuah informasi melalui indra pengelihatannya saja. Fakultas Teknologi Informasi Universitas Merdeka Malang memiliki 6 mahasiswa Tuli. Penelitian ini mengembangkan Website Translasi (WeSai) untuk membantu mahasiswa Tuli dalam menerima penjelasan dari Dosen serta sarana komunikasi. Pengembangan aplikasi menggunakan metode Rapid Application Development yang cukup cepat dalam proses pengembangan karena melibatkan langsung mahasiswa Tuli. Aplikasi ini mendapat hasil validasi sebesar 84,33% dari ahli media yang artinya valid dan tanpa revisi. Sedangkan hasil uji coba terbatas memberikan hasil 84,30% yang juga dalam kategori valid dan tanpa revisi. Sehingga aplikasi WeSai ini layak digunakan baik untuk tujuan komunikasi maupun membantu proses belajar mengajar.
SWOT Analysis for Center of Technology Development and Industrial Collaboration in the Context of New Normal, Industry 4.0, and Society 5.0
Authors: Damayanti Retno Wulan , Setiadi Haryono , Laksono Pringgo Widyo , Triyono Joko
Published: September 2023

Post-pandemic recovery in the new normal era is one of the challenges industries in 2022. This is in addition to the use of industry 4.0 and society 5.0, labeled as “triple challenge” by industries to determine their direction and business strategies. These factors become an opportunity for the Center of Technology Development and Industrial Collaboration or Pusat Kajian dan Pengembangan Teknologi dan Kolaborasi Industri (PKPTKI) to improve its management to support industries. Three steps were conducted to tackle those challenges. The first is identifying and mapping the industry partner’s challenges. The second is solution mapping to support them while facing the triple challenges, and lastly is formulating the solutions using SWOT analysis and developing a new roadmap for PKPTKI. The outputs are the partner challenges and knowledge mapping, SWOT analysis, and solution strategies with a planned improvement program.
Peran Marketplace pada UMKM Kota Probolinggo Sebagai Alternatif Bisnis di Era Teknologi Informasi
Authors: Hadi Wahyu Nofiyan , Latifah Ummi , Fadel Moh.
Published: September 2023

Penyebaran internet merupakan hasil dari perkembangan infrastruktur teknologi informasi. Perkembangan ini telah menciptakan kerangka berpikir baru dalam menangani proses bisnis: Penggunaan infrastruktur TI dan Internet. Electronic commerce mengacu pada proses bisnis yang dijalankan dengan bantuan teknologi informasi dan internet. E-commerce adalah Perusahaan yang menggunakan ruang virtual sebagai tempat berbisnis. Beberapa perusahaan e-commerce ini juga memberikan ruang bagi para pelaku bisnis lain untuk memamerkan produk di situs e-commerce mereka. Ini menciptakan pasar virtual yang disebut Marketplace. Marketplaces, Solusi tersebut lahir dari pesatnya perkembangan teknologi informasi dan internet, telah mengguncang industri perdagangan. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk memberikan gambaran secara umum peran pasar bagi para pelaku UMKM di Kota Probolinggo. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa digital marketing memudahkan pelaku UMKM untuk menginformasikan dan berinteraksi langsung dengan konsumen, meningkatkan market share, meningkatkan awareness pelaku UKM dan meningkatkan penjualan.
The Use of Mind Map in Collaborative Learning Activities of a Literary Reading Class
Authors: Suharto Ririn Pratiwi , Rahayu Eka Listianing , Agustina Hiqma Nur
Published: September 2023

The use of mind map as collaborative learning activities in literary reading class will be examined. The students will choose any kind of technology tools to make a mind map in reading class. The aims of this study are to identify the implementation of using mind map in collaborative learning activities of a literary reading class and students’ perceptions on it. This is a mixed method research. The data are taken from observation and questionnaires. The observation results are used to analyze the implementation of using mind map in collaborative learning activities of a literary reading class. The questionnaires are used to identify students’ perception on it. This study results that the students had positive perception toward the use of mind map and believed that it helps them learn the materials faster, save more time in doing collaborative work, understand the relationship between ideas, and more motivated to read literary texts.
Analisis Tingkat Kepuasan Konsumen Terhadap Kualitas Pelayanan Fipper Ngagel Surabaya Metode CSI dan IPA
Authors: Sari Bella Wati Novita , Iriani Iriani
Published: September 2023

Fipper adalah salah satu brand terkenal sandal di Indonesia. Namun seiring banyaknya cabang yang ada seringkali tidak memperhatikan kualitas pelayanan yang diduga berdampak pada kepuasan konsumen. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis tingkat kepuasan konsumen pada kualitas pelayanan yang dirasakan konsumen. Jenis penelitian Kuantitatif. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan purposive sampling. Kuesioner disebarkan sebanyak 100 kuisioner dan 97 responden sebagai sampel. SPSS 17 digunakan dalam pengujian validitas. Skala likert digunakan mengukur jawaban responden. Hasilnya Kategorisasi CSI atau Customer Satisfaction Index ada rentang presentase kepuasan yaitu 100% - 81% sangat puas, 80,99% - 66% puas, 65,99% - 51% cukup puas, 50,99% - 35% kurang puas, 35,99% - 0% tidak puas. Pada penelitian ini  data menghasilkan CSI 65,598% pada pelayanan Fipper Ngagel Surabaya yang artinya cukup puas tetapi perusahaan dapat memaksimalkan lagi agar menjadi sangat puas dengan mengecek elemen perusahaan yang berhubungan dengan pelayanan. Dalam analisis Importance Performance Analysis (IPA) untuk dijadikan patokan perbaikan system perusahaan maka dapat memperioritaskan hal ini yaitu  Atribut yang ada pada kuadran C. Atribut yang ada pada kuadran C adalah Menyediakan tempat duduk yang memadai, Penampilan staff Fipper Ngagel yang rapi dan berseragam , Fipper Ngagel mempunyai ketersediaan stock yang lengkap , Penataan display yang tertata rapi dan mudah dijangkau.
The role of obesity on autologous bone marrow transplant and post-transplant outcomes
Authors: Sadri Sevil , İdrisoğlu Cem , Mutlu Yasa Gul , Gemici Aliihsan , Bekoz Huseyin Saffet , Sevindik Omur Gokmen , Sargin Fatma Deniz
Published: September 2023

Background/Aim: Autologous hematopoietic cell transplantation (AutoHCT), administered at high doses, has improved survival rates among patients with refractory or recurrent lymphoma and multiple myeloma (MM). However, inconsistencies in defining obesity, varying body weight ranges, and heterogeneous patient populations have been examined. Some researchers have hypothesized that significantly overweight patients face a higher risk of transplant-related complications. This study investigates the association between body mass index (BMI), obesity, and autologous peripheral stem cell mobilization.
Methods: A retrospective evaluation of data from 180 patients who underwent peripheral stem cell mobilization at our clinic between 2014 and 2020 was conducted. Excluding patients under 18 years of age, the primary objective was to assess how BMI influences autologous transplant outcomes and mortality. This retrospective cohort study aimed to determine whether obesity constitutes an independent risk factor for autologous bone marrow transplantation.
Results: Among the patients, the most prevalent diagnosis (47.2%) was MM, with notable differences in incidence rates across BMI categories (P=0.039). Obesity and overweight were associated with a higher incidence of MM (47.2%), whereas normal and underweight individuals had predominantly been diagnosed with DLBCL (44.2%). Significant differences in CD34 cell counts were observed among BMI groups (P=0.033). Overweight and obese individuals exhibited lower CD34 cell counts than underweight/normal groups (P=0.033). The treatment group showed significantly higher CD34 cell counts than the G-CSF alone group (P=0.046). Female gender (P=0.022), PLT engraftment (P=0.024), post-chemo-mobilization hospital-stay duration (P=0.019), and G-CSF count were identified as mortality risk factors (P=0.017).
Conclusions: This investigation found no adverse correlation between mortality and weight among patients with various hematological malignancies undergoing AutoHCT. Obesity alone should not be a contraindication for proceeding with AutoHCT in clinically warranted hematological malignancy treatment, as no significant survival differences were observed among overweight, obese, and normal-weight individuals.
La educación compensatoria y el trabajo con migrantes y refugiados
Authors: Batista da Silva Junior Aldenor , José Rebordinos Hernando Francisco
Published: September 2023

Los flujos migratorios están presentes en la sociedad y consecuentemente aparecen en la escuela, de este modo es necesario estudiar las condiciones de acceso y permanencia en las instituciones educativas en el escenario internacional. Se cree que este trabajo pueda contribuir al estudio de las políticas educacionales para migrantes y refugiados visto los esfuerzos y propuestas de la Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Educación, la Ciencia y la Cultura (UNESCO), la Comisión Europea para la Integración de Refugiados y Migrantes en los Sistemas de Educación y Formación y su “Plan de Acción de Integración e Inclusión 2021-2027”, las actividades del Ministerio de Educación y Formación profesional y el trabajo del profesorado a este público orientados por la Ley Orgánica 3/2020, de 29 de diciembre, por la que se modifica la Ley Orgánica 2/2006, de 3 de mayo, de Educación.  El estudio reporta una investigación de carácter bibliográfico-documental y de campo sobre las políticas públicas educativas, además de referentes que abordan la legislación educativa española, el trabajo del profesor y la educación compensatoria como apuesta en la educación inclusiva de migrantes y refugiados. Encontramos actividades de acogida y evaluación de las necesidades educativas y nivelamiento, planes y programas de adaptación lingüística y social, acciones de orientación educativa, formación permanente del profesorado, relación familia y escuela, trabajo en red socioasistencial y tecnologías de información y comunicación como políticas educativas actuales para lidiar con esta realidad educativa. En términos de políticas educacionales, tenemos que avanzar en términos de garantizar las necesidades educativas y sociales oriundas de la desigualdad social y producir más estudios sobre las diferentes realidades migratorias, los sistemas educativos de los diferentes países, el trabajo de los profesores y de los problemas que demandan las diferentes necesidades individuales en la educación.
Serviço social e educação
Authors: Leite Anna Laura Brandão Albuquerque , Silva Luana Maria Mendonça Trajano , Brandão Maisa Gomes
Published: September 2023

Este artigo discute a relação entre serviço social e educação na realidade brasileira e portuguesa. Foi delineada a trajetória da organização educativa mediante as determinações sociais, históricas, políticas e econômicas que a influenciaram e a prática interventiva do assistente social frente às vulnerabilidades sociais do espaço educativo. A metodologia utilizada foi a pesquisa descritiva e explicativa, através de pesquisa bibliográfica e documental. Se concluiu que as particularidades dos países conduziram o desenvolvimento de suas políticas públicas e a forma como se manifestam na sociedade, deixando espaço para aprofundamento teórico em estudos futuros.
Práticas corporais de aventura
Authors: Santos Karine dos Anjos , Rosa Acassia dos Anjos Santos
Published: September 2023

Este artigo apresenta as possibilidades de inserção do arvorismo, na educação física escolar no ensino fundamental maior, implementando aulas atrativas que estimularam a participação dos discentes, gerando novas possibilidades de conhecimento.
Representação da universidade e suas funções basilares de ensino, pesquisa e extensão
Authors: Silva Kamilla Ferreira da , Gomes Emerson Batista
Published: September 2023

Este texto tem por objetivo enfatizar marcos históricos que caracterizaram o ensino, a pesquisa e a extensão como funções basilares da universidade. A Fundamentação Teórica está alojada na área de interação entre os estudos sobre representações sociais (RS) e as discussões sobre ensino, pesquisa e extensão na Universidade. A Metodologia é caracterizada como pesquisa-ação colaborativa, em uma interface entre Universidade e escola na formação de professores.
Leitura crítica e sócio-discursiva da decisão do STF no inquérito 4.694/2018
Authors: Silveira Neto Joaquim Cardoso da
Published: September 2023

Este trabalho tem o objetivo geral de apresentar conceitos do campo dos estudos críticos do discurso (ECD) e discutir, dentro da área do direito, a ‘liberdade de expressão’, a partir da decisão do inquérito do STF nº 4.694/2018, como resposta à denúncia da PGR contra o então deputado federal Jair Bolsonaro. Como metodologia, adotamos a ACD para compreender o discurso de ódio proferido no Clube Hebraica. Chegou-se à conclusão de que, embora entendamos que tenha ocorrido crime de ódio, o STF compreendeu que não, ‘legitimando’ a agressão.
inteligencia emocional como herramienta para el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje del estudiante
Authors: Santos Cleuza Leite de Oliveira , Mont’Alverne Clara Roseane da S.A.
Published: September 2023

Este artículo tiene como objetivo presentar la inteligencia emocional y las estrategias dirigidas al proceso de aprendizaje del estudiante en el contexto educativo. La Inteligencia Emocional implica reconocer, comprender y gestionar eficazmente las emociones propias y ajenas. No es una habilidad innata, pero se puede desarrollar con el tiempo. Se alienta a los docentes a buscar oportunidades de educación y capacitación en esta área, con el fin de fortalecer sus vínculos con los estudiantes y contribuir a su desarrollo emocional y académico.
Apresentação
Authors: Vasconcelos Carlos Alberto , Moro Leandro Silva
Published: September 2023

O presente dossiê, intitulado Formação docente: experiências e correlatos teórico-práticos, reúne artigos originados de diversos territórios e colaboradores, discutindo experiências e teorias, provocando reflexões, desafios e perspectivas pedagógicas no tocante ao processo de ensinar e aprender, e em especial abordando a formação docente nas mais variadas áreas e níveis. Apresenta diversidades temáticas e prismas teórico-metodológicos originados, em sua maioria, do III Colóquio Interfaces entre Educação Básica, Graduação e Pós-Graduação, organizado e realizado em 2022 pelo Grupo de Estudos e Pesquisas em Formação de Professores e Tecnologias da Informação e Comunicação (FOPTIC), da Universidade Federal de Sergipe (UFS).
Malecón de la Habana: cronología de una historia urbana
Authors: Puga Hermosa Daniel A. , González Maldonado Caridad
Published: September 2023

El presente artículo indaga a través del método histórico-lógico y cronológico en el proceso de construcción de la Avenida Malecón de La Habana en Cuba. Ello, en relación con las circunstancias geográficas, históricas, sociopolíticas del país y a partir de su articulación con las principales obras arquitectónicas de la ciudad. En este sentido, destaca la obra en cuestión como eje urbanístico de la capital y llevada a cabo durante cincuenta años a la luz de los diversos presidentes. El aporte principal del estudio es la integración y organización del acervo documental e informativo al respecto y que se encuentra disperso en diferentes fuentes de referencia nacional. Asimismo, se propicia la circulación de contenido referente a los procesos históricos latinoamericanos, que permiten consolidar la memoria historiográfica del pasado, en particular del Caribe. Finalmente, se posibilita reflexionar y debatir sobre la configuración discursiva tras las obras arquitectónicas y urbanas construidas, y sobre los habitantes de la urbe capitalina, que contribuyeron a la conformación de la realidad social de la ciudad.