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Women, Islamic Education, and Socioeconomics for the Sustainable Development Goals (Sdgs): A Bibliometric Study of Understanding from 1880 to 2024
Authors: Muthoifin  , Khondoker Saif Uddin Ahmed , Mahmudulhassan  , Waston  , Nirwana Andri , Ardiansyah  , Dani Akhmad Anwar
Published: December 2024

Objective: The objective of this research is to examine the relationship between Islamic education, female literacy, and socioeconomic conditions from 1880 to 2024 through a bibliometric analysis to map the academic landscape, pinpoint important publications, noteworthy authors, important trends, and topic clusters, and offer suggestions for future lines of inquiry.
 
Theoretical Framework: To comprehend the development and present status of research, the study integrates document and network assessment using bibliometric analysis. It is based on theories of socioeconomic development, gender studies, and educational sociology, especially as they relate to Islamic contexts.
 
Method: Employing information from a Boolean query on the Scopus database, a quantitative method is used. R/R-Studio, VOSviewer, and Microsoft Excel are examples of analysis tools. The analysis looks at major publications, prominent writers, theme clusters, geographical spread, and important trends.
 
Results and Discussion: Prominent journals, high-impact publications, and significant contributors are evident from the results. Substantial contributions from Malaysia, the US, and Indonesia-related subjects include female literacy, socioeconomics, and education. Offering insights into policy and educational practices, the debate emphasizes the multidisciplinary aspect of the research and the significance of Islamic education in influencing female literacy and socioeconomic results.
 
Research Implications: The research points up gaps in the literature and recommends topics for more investigation. Researchers and policymakers can use the analysis's insights to help advance female literacy and socioeconomic development within Islamic schools.
 
Originality/Value: Employing a rigorous and historical methodological approach, this study offers a comprehensive assessment of the current status of research in this field. It provides distinctive perspectives and is an invaluable tool for scholars, instructors, and decision-makers.
Analyzing Emotional Responses of Readers to Ian Mcewan's Atonement: Insights from a Case Study on Wechat Reading Platform
Authors: Wen Nie , Abai Dayang Shobihah Abang , Chan Siaw Leng , Isa Nur Ayuni Mohd
Published: December 2024

Objective: This study investigates readers’ emotional responses to Ian McEwan’s Atonement to identify readers’ emotional experiences and emotional states when accepting this novel in a lifelong learning context.
 
Theoretical perspective: Taking a perspective of reader-response criticism, the study reveals readers’ emotional experiences and emotional states in reading Ian McEwan’s Atonement by exploring their literary critical discourses.
 
Method: Through a qualitative approach that applies thematic analysis, the study gathers 138 book reviews from the WeChat Reading Platform and analyzed the data using Nvivo.
 
Results and Discussion: It is noteworthy that this novel leaves readers with strong emotional feelings of sadness, regret, heart-wrenching and anger, etc., while at the same time, it receives a high recommendation rate of 80.7%, revealing inclusive quality reading for readers of literary works.
 
Research Implications: This research not only provides insights into how to further reader reception and reader response in literary studies in the context of lifelong learning but also offers valuable recommendations for advancing the studies of digital humanities and trans-cultural translation.
Strategy Model for Detecting Potential Fraudulent Financial Statements of State-Owned Enterprises in Indonesia: Fraud Heptagon Theory Analysis with Big Data Analytics, Risk Management, and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGS)
Authors: Achmad Tarmizi , Huang Chen-Yuan , Putra Mukhlas Adi , Pamungkas Imang Dapit
Published: December 2024

Objective: Fraudulent financial statements are among the least frequent types of fraud globally but result in the highest median losses for companies. This study aims to develop a strategy model for detecting potential fraudulent financial statements in Indonesia’s State-Owned Enterprises (B.U.M.N.) by analyzing the Fraud Heptagon Theory, which includes stimulus, ability, collusion, opportunity, rationalization, ego, and big data analytics. 
 
Theoretical Framework: The study incorporates risk management and the audit committee as moderating variables to evaluate their roles in mitigating fraudulent financial reporting. Fraudulent financial statements were measured using the F-Score Model, emphasizing Goal 16 of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions. 
 
Method: A total of 126 samples from 2018–2022 were obtained through purposive sampling. Data analysis employed Warp PLS 7.0 with a Structural Equation Modeling (SEM-PLS) approach. 
 
Results and Discussion: The findings reveal that most Fraud Heptagon Theory elements do not significantly affect fraudulent financial statements, except for financial pressure, which acts as a stimulus proxy. While big data analytics enhances risk management, it does not directly mitigate fraudulent reporting. The audit committee moderates the collusion relationship with fraudulent financial reporting, albeit with limited overall impact. 
 
Research Implications: This study offers a framework for stakeholders to leverage innovative technologies and governance strategies to improve financial transparency and accountability, aligning corporate practices with SDGs. 
 
Originality/Value: This research integrates the Fraud Heptagon Theory with big data analytics and SDGs, proposing a novel strategy model for detecting fraudulent financial statements in State-Owned Enterprises. It highlights the dynamic role of advanced technologies and governance in fraud detection.
Cosmetics as a Reflection of Social Responsibility and Lifestyle of Modern Consumers of Generation Z
Authors: Vuković Dijana
Published: December 2024

Objective: The cosmetics industry is constantly investing in innovation, and consumers have a significant influence on trends and changes in production. The paper aims to investigate how cosmetics, through its socially responsible initiatives, reflect the lifestyle and values of modern consumers, with a special emphasis on Generation Z. The paper will analyze how this generation approaches the selection of cosmetic products based on sustainability, ethics and social responsibility and explore how their beliefs about the environment, social norms and animal rights affect their consumer habits and attitudes towards the cosmetics industry.
 
Theoretical Framework: Consumer behaviour is a process, and every consumer goes through a buying stage, a consumption stage, and a disposal stage. Time and personal commitment of the individual are the key factors for changing attitudes. Social responsibility implies the obligation of companies to act for the benefit of society, the environment, and the economy, taking into account the needs of all stakeholders.
 
Method: Modern consumers, especially members of Generation Z, are increasingly focusing their attention on brands that reflect their values and beliefs, with a special emphasis on social responsibility. The method that will be used to collect data is a survey questionnaire, distributed to a random sample of 495 respondents. The survey questionnaire is a key methodological technique in research, as it enables the collection of data in a structured way.
 
Results and Discussion: The results show that the vast majority of Generation Z respondents consider social responsibility to be important when choosing cosmetic products. Over 70% of respondents stated that it is more important than ever for them that cosmetic brands implement sustainable practices and responsible business practices, including the use of organic ingredients and the avoidance of animal testing.
 
Research Implications: For cosmetic brands, this research presents a clear message: social responsibility is not just an additional product feature, but a key factor that shapes purchasing decisions. Generation Z prefers brands that practice sustainability, respect human rights, and use environmentally friendly materials. Brands that ignore these values may face negative consequences, while those that implement and promote them will achieve the long-term loyalty of this generation.
 
Originality/Value: The study "Cosmetics as a Reflection of Social Responsibility and the Lifestyle of Contemporary Consumers of Generation Z" brings originality to the approach to the analysis of the cosmetics market, focusing on social responsibility as a key factor in consumer behaviour. For the cosmetics industry, this research offers valuable guidance for sustainable development and ethical marketing strategies, while for consumers and society, it provides an important lesson about the power of individual decisions to shape market and social change.
Cohabitation, Ethnicities and Tolerance: An Anthropological Approach to the Political Conflicts in Mozambique
Authors:   Charles University of Prague, Faculty of Humanities Studies, Ngovene Samuel Francisco
Published: December 2024

Mozambique is a country with cultural segregation along its rivers, dividing the main ethnic groups of the Machangana, Macena, and Macua, respectively from the South, Centre and North. This division has led to internal conflicts, seemingly rooted in ethnicity. The aim of this study is to analyse the tolerance of the main ethnic groups in Mozambique in terms of cohabitation, sharing opportunities, and political power. The study utilizes participant observation in the field, group discussions, and a questionnaire targeting 150 respondents, with 50 in each ethnic group. The data were analytically crosschecked to compare the opinions of people from different ethnic groups. The responses from the questionnaire were analysed statistically to understand the level of tolerance among the ethnic groups and their perceptions of sharing opportunities and political power. As a conclusion, people in Mozambique are generally tolerant of cohabiting or marrying individuals from different ethnic groups. However, when it comes to sharing opportunities such as employment or business, they perceive individuals from different ethnic groups to be taking away opportunities. Similarly, each ethnic group believes that having a president from their own group would lead to better opportunities for their community. It is important to address this intolerance, as it can be a source of internal political conflicts. The anthropological approach provides a valuable tool for diplomacy channels to ensure long-lasting peace.
Assessment of the Functional Health Literacy in Parents and Infant Caregivers: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Araújo Isadora , Nardi Sabrina Ferreira , Figueiredo Francisco Winter dos Santos , Moraes Katarinne Lima , Pontes-Silva André , Maciel Erika da Silva
Published: December 2024

Objective: To assess the functional health literacy of parents and carers of infants up to one year of age.
Methods: Cross-sectional survey of pregnant women and carers of infants up to 1 year of age. The population consisted of pregnant women, men and women caring for infants up to 1 year of age, over 18 years of age, residing in the State of Tocantins. We used the instrument culturally adapted and validated in Brazil to assess the level of functional health literacy related to child health, the Parental Health Literacy Activities Test (PHLAT).
Results: The sample consisted of 37 participants, the majority of whom were mothers. The mean age of the babies was 6.5 months. The majority of primary caregivers were married (78.4%) and had their mother as their primary caregiver (94.6%). The mean age of the primary caregiver was 32.0 years. Among the PHLAT domains, the clinical/assessment/vaccination domain showed high literacy. However, in two important aspects, two of the questions with the highest percentage of errors were also in this domain: administering medication without a prescription and dosing according to the instructions on the package leaflet (which is an inappropriate practice). Literacy was also low in the psychosocial/developmental domain. Also of concern is the nutrition domain, where four of the eight items had high literacy. The items with low literacy required reading infant formula labels, calculating serum therapy dosages, and being able to read and interpret content.
Conclusion: Participants demonstrate inadequate functional health literacy.
Effects of pitch size and set configuration on mechanical responses and fatigue induced by different small-sided games in soccer
Authors: Hidalgo de Mora Javier , Cornejo-Daza Pedro Jesús , Sánchez-Valdepeñas Juan , Rodiles-Guerrero Luis , Riscart López Javier , Campos-Vázquez Miguel Ángel , Pareja-Blanco Fernando
Published: December 2024

Introduction: Physical match actions are simulated through modified games. Pitch size and set configuration seems to influence the physical responses during small-sided games.
Objective: The aim of the present study is to analyze the effects of pitch size and set configuration during small-sided games.
Methodology: Fourteen young male field soccer players performed three small-sided games, involving 7 vs. 7 + 2 goalkeepers: 3 x 8 min with 5 min of rest between sets on a 68 x 40 m pitch (194 m2); same pitch area but 6 x 4 min with 2 min of rest (194 m2); and 6 x 4 min with 2 min of rest on a 40 x 34 m pitch (97 m2). Vertical jump, kick velocity and sprint were assessed to examine the residual fatigue before and after each small-sided game.
Results: Larger pitch sizes showed significantly higher physical demands. Shorter bouts demanded greater distances at high intensity than longer bouts. A significant SSG x time interaction was observed for 10-m sprint time (P = 0.04), where a greater impairment was observed after completing 6 x 4 min (194 m2).
Discussion: Higher external loads have been observed during games on larger pitches. A 4 min bout was provided as the optimal physical training stimulus.
Conclusions: Larger pitch sizes and shorter bout durations are higher-demand games than smaller pitch sizes and longer bouts. Sprint performance is impaired after completing every small-sided game, especially acceleration capacity after completing modified games involving larger pitch areas and shorter bout durations.
Retos y problemáticas de la gestión deportiva y de actividades físicas en Latinoamérica: Diagnóstico estratégico a través de las Herramientas P + SEPCES = R y la matriz FODA
Authors: Carranza-Bautista Daniel , Gómez Hincapié Angela Jasmín , Rojas Núñez Claudia Fernanda , Sandino Rodríguez Martha Cecilia
Published: December 2024

Introducción: En Latinoamérica la gestión deportiva y de actividades físicas en su esencia y razón de ser, se convierte en una aliada estratégica que aborda distintas problemáticas en el sector social, cultural, político, económico, ambiental y del servicio que proporciona a la sociedad. Sin embargo, en su aplicación operativa y estratégica, enfrenta retos, desafíos y problemas en las mismas áreas que intervienen, hechos que dificultan el desarrollo y crecimiento de las actividades físicas y deportivas en distintas regiones de América Latina.
Objetivo: Por tal motivo, el objeto del estudio fue, determinar los principales problemas, retos y oportunidades de la gestión del deporte y de actividades físicas.
Metodología: Se realizó un estudio exploratorio de carácter cualitativo, obteniendo una muestra de 235 participantes que se desempeñan profesionalmente en las actividades físicas y deportivas como gestores deportivos, académicos e investigadores en 14 países. 
Resultados: En este sentido el estudio arrojó como resultado 30 principales problemas que se requieren enfrentar y Presenta 10 retos que se requieren trabajar de forma estratégica y prospectiva en Latinoamérica.
Discusión: En comparación con la herramienta PESTEL, su esencia ofrece un enfoque estructurado de los factores externos en la administración estratégica, mientras que la herramienta P + SEPCES = R utilizada en la investigación precisa, en recoger percepciones y experiencias específicas desde un enfoque de los problemas y retos.
Conclusiones: La herramienta P + SEPCES = R muestra gran potencial estratégico en la gestión deportiva al identificar problemáticas clave, desafíos culturales y áreas de mejora organizacional en Latinoamérica.
Physical and functional effects after an Immersive Virtual Reality based exercise program: experience in a Spanish Association of Parkinson's patients
Authors: Campo-Prieto Pablo , Santos-García Diego , Cancela-Carral José María , Rodríguez-Fuentes Gustavo
Published: December 2024

Introduction: Physical exercise is an emerging approach in Parkinson's disease (PD) and new technologies such as immersive virtual reality (IVR) could contribute towards the development of specific programs targeting prevalent symptoms.
Objective: To explore the feasibility of an IVR-based exercise program and its effect on physical and functional abilities and quality of life in a population with PD.
Methodology: A sample of 20 volunteers from an association of patients diagnosed with early-stage PD (H&Y I-II) were divided into experimental ([EG] n=14; 68.50 ± 7.70 years) and control ([CG] (n=6; 65.00 ± 12.81 years) groups. Both groups continued with their usual therapeutic programs designed by the association for eight weeks, whilst the EG also completed and IVR-based intervention (two sessions/week).
Results: The program was feasible (91% attendance, 98% usability, zero dropouts or adverse events). Significant pre-post intragroup improvements were observed in the EG regarding Tinetti scores for balance (p = 0.004), gait (p = 0.013) and overall (p = 0.002), and Timed Up and Go (TUG)-dual motor-cognitive task time (p = 0.000), which evaluates functionality and coordination between two tasks with independent and unrelated purposes. Some improvements were found in strength, certain aspects of quality of life and exergaming although these were not statistically significant.
Conclusions: The proposed IVR-based exercise program is safe and appears to provide a feasible and valid approach to the maintenance and/or improvement of physical abilities such as balance and gait, in addition to functionality and coordination in patients with early-stage PD.
Implementasi Media Pembelajaran Edpuzzel Dalam Meningkatkan Motivasi Belajar Peserta Didik Pada Mata Pelajaran Aqidah Akhlak
Authors: Suriyati Suriyati , Bahrum St. Rahmaniah , P Sudirman , Jamaluddin Jamaluddin , Rahmatullah Rahmatullah , Sari Nurfika Indah
Published: December 2024

This study aims to determine whether there is an increase in students' learning motivation after being given treatment using edpuzzel learning media. The type of research is quantitative with an experimental approach. The subjects of the study were grade VIII students. The data collection techniques were observation, questionnaires and documentation. The data analysis technique was statistical testing. The results of the study showed that edpuzzel learning media can increase students' learning motivation. The results of the analysis carried out by researchers using the SPSS version 25 application by comparing the pretest and posttest values ​​obtained a mean value of the pre-test of 84.65, a maximum value of 88.00, and a minimum value of 76.0. While the post-test value can be obtained a mean value of 89.45, a maximum value of 97.00 and a minimum value of 82.00. The pre-test and post-test values ​​above show that there is a significant difference between before and after being given treatment using edpuzzel learning media in the subject of aqidah akhlak. In addition, the value of the t-test results, obtained a sig value = 0.000, which means it is smaller than α 0.05. Thus, Ho is rejected and Ha is accepted.
Demonstrasi Minoritas Muslim dalam Berdakwah di Negeri Non-Muslim
Authors: Abidin Idrus , Majid Zamaksyari Abdul , Nurhaidah Siti Nuri , Akbar Muhammad Yudi Ali , Hayatuddin Hayatuddin , Evalinda Evalinda , Hamid Lallo
Published: December 2024

This research analyzes how demonstrations are viewed by contemporary Muslim intellectuals. The research method is based on a qualitative approach with a literature study basis. Primary references use recent studies with a number of pros and cons that have occurred between the main supporters (Ikhwanul Muslimin) and those who strongly oppose it (Madkhaliyah). Secondary references use indirectly related research. The research findings show that there are 4 characteristics of Muslim-majority countries that need to be differentiated concerning the law of demonstrations: (1) Muslim-majority countries that adopt the principle of shura in their political system. Demonstrations are considered haram because of the principle of obedience to the government as long as it does not involve disobedience to God. (2) Muslim-majority countries that adopt the principle of democracy. Demonstrations are allowed, even recommended or obligatory, as long as they do not aim to annul the government. (3) Occupied Muslim-majority countries. Demonstrations in occupied Muslim-majority countries, such as intifada actions and the like, are considered obligatory. The obligation is not limited to demonstrations but extends to jihad, both defensive and offensive. (4) Demonstrations in non-Muslim countries are considered permissible as long as they do not create problems for the Muslim minority.
Pendekatan Interkoneksi dalam Pengajaran Bahasa dan Nilai Islam
Authors: Nurjannah Siti , Fatonah Siti
Published: December 2024

Language plays an important role in communication and learning, as well as serving as a means to instil moral and spiritual values. However, language teaching and the application of Islamic values are often conducted separately, which results in a limited impact on the overall development of students. This study aims to analyse the concept of the interconnection approach in language teaching and Islamic values, as well as examine its impact on education in Islamic-based institutions. This research employs a qualitative descriptive method with a literature study approach, analysing various relevant sources to find the relationship between language teaching and Islamic values, as well as its effect on the formation of students' Islamic character. The results show that the interconnection approach can integrate linguistic competence with the reinforcement of Islamic values, creating a learning experience that not only improves language skills but also internalizes moral and spiritual values. This approach, by combining linguistic and religious aspects, provides an innovative solution to face the challenges of globalization in education. The interconnection approach is expected to be an effective learning model, equipping students with solid language skills while making Islamic values a moral guide in daily life.
Efektivitas Metode Demontrasi dalam Meningkatkan Pemahaman Tata Cara Shalat Santri
Authors: Syam Khairil , Hermansyah Ainani , Ayyun Qurrata , Khatimah Nurul , Rahmadani Rani , Danial Danial
Published: December 2024

This study aims to improve students' understanding of the procedures for performing prayers through the application of the demonstration method in class BP 1 at RQS Qudwatun Hasanah. This research is a Classroom Action Research (CAR) using a qualitative descriptive method. Data collection techniques include observation, tests, and documentation. The study was conducted in one cycle consisting of four stages: planning, action implementation, observation, and reflection. The results of the study showed a significant improvement in students' understanding after the implementation of the demonstration method. Students' understanding scores in the pre-cycle were 55.34%, categorized as poor, which increased to 88.86% in cycle I, categorized as very good. The N-gain calculation reached 0.75, indicating a high improvement level. Based on these findings, it can be concluded that the demonstration method is effective in improving students' understanding of the procedures for performing prayers in the Islamic Education subject at RQS Qudwatun Hasanah.
Coexistência é comunicação
Authors: Wu Roberto
Published: December 2024

Os Conceitos Fundamentais da Filosofia Aristotélica, escrito em 1924, é o único texto de Heidegger inteiramente dedicado à Retórica. Por esse motivo, ele se mostra como sendo um documento exemplar que exprime o entrelaçamento entre linguagem e comunidade no período da hermenêutica da facticidade. Aproximações e diferenciações em relação às concepções apresentadas na ontologia fundamental de Ser e tempo tornam possível compreender a singularidade desses conceitos em 1924. O artigo explora sobretudo a implicação dos modos discursivos do falar e do ouvir na formação de um elo comunitário.
Stressors and anxiety in university teachers from Latin American countries
Authors: Calizaya Lopez Jose Manuel , Franyelit Maria
Published: December 2024

This paper investigates the interrelationships between job satisfaction, stress levels, and anxiety levels in the context of university teachers. Surveys are used to know the perception in different Latin American sectors. The main results reveal a significant inverse relationship between job satisfaction and stress and anxiety, highlighting that higher levels of job satisfaction are associated with lower levels of stress and anxiety among teachers. In addition, a positive correlation is observed between administrative burdens and stress/anxiety, underscoring the importance of effectively managing work responsibilities to promote a healthy work environment. The study also highlights the crucial role of institutional support, which is positively correlated with job satisfaction, suggesting that strong institutional support can significantly improve teachers' emotional well-being.
Closing Editorial Note
Authors: Santana-Aranda Miguel Angel
Published: December 2024

We thank the contributing authors for choosing Superficies y Vacío to communicate their research results, and quite as important, the selfless contribution of the peers who accepted to review the received manuscripts, helping to keep the high-quality of the articles that we publish. We hope for both communities to grow further in the times to come.
This year, upon the suggestion of the ‘XVII International Conference on Surfaces, Materials, and Vacuum’s Organizing Committee, the Editorial Board extended a special invitation to the Conference contributors to send their results in a full manuscript to be considered for publication in Superficies y Vacío. In spite of the moderate response, we consider this has been a successful exercise, giving feedback from an editorial revision within 10 days from the Conference ending. I deeply appreciate the support from two Editorial Board colleagues, Cristo Manuel Yee Rendón and Martín Guadalupe Zapata Torres, with whom this initial process was completed satisfactorily. Nonetheless, to this day only one of thus received manuscripts has its peer review process complete. We are working to complete the review process for the remaining manuscripts under consideration within the first months of 2025.
In Superficies y Vacío, we wish you all a Happy and Successful 2025!December 30th, 2024 
Miguel Angel Santana-Aranda
Analysis and Design for a Horizontal Gasifier: Review Paper
Authors: Taher Mayaf Mardan , Mahmood Raid Ahmed
Published: December 2024

The increasing demand for sustainable energy solutions has driven more research into alternative energy sources, including biomass-derived methane. This review paper discusses the analysis and design considerations of horizontal gasifiers in the context of efficient methane production and waste management. It covers the technical, environmental, and economic aspects of gasification technologies, underlining the role of fluidized bed systems and CFD modeling in optimizing combustion processes. Advanced gas collection systems, innovative design configurations, and catalytic enhancements have been discussed as being important for improving methane yield and reducing emissions. The paper also discusses various new trends in hydrothermal gasification and direct methanation, with much emphasis on the need for interdisciplinary approaches to overcome existing biomass conversion technology challenges. It indicates the vital contribution that horizontal gasifiers make in the production of renewable energy and to global sustainability.
Impact of Music-Mediated Intervention (MMI) on the Language Ability of Learners with Dyslexia in Regular Primary Schools in Fako Division, Cameroon
Authors: Fangwi Melem Linda
Published: December 2024

Purpose: This study set out to investigate the impact of music mediated intervention on the language ability of learners with dyslexia in primary schools in Fako division of the Southwest region of Cameroon. Dyslexia is a condition characterised by difficulties in reading, writing, and language processing, and it presents significant challenges to affected students.
Materials and Methods: The study employed a quasi-experimental design with a pre-test and post-test approach, involving two groups an experimental and a control (10 in each group) of primary school learners 8-12 years diagnosed of dyslexia using two diagnostic tools the Clinical Evaluation of language fundamentals (CELF) and the Ihenacho Culture Free test for language development. The experimental group received the music mediated intervention that is musical exercises designed to enhance phonological awareness, auditory discrimination, vocabulary, articulation pronunciation retention and language processing skills. Over a period of eight weeks participants in the experimental group engaged in music sessions twice a week with each session ranging between 45-50 minutes. Quantitative data was collected using the pre-and post test tool, and qualitative data was collected using interview guide and session observation guide, analysed descriptively, inferentially and thematically.
Findings: Statistically, results showed that music mediated intervention significantly impact the language ability of learners with dyslexia (t test value=6.198, p-value < 0.001 far less than 0.05) for learners in the experimental group having a mean score of 44.65 two times higher than the mean score of learners in the control group who were not exposed to music mediated intervention at the post test level with a mean score of 22.30 and the mean difference between both groups is 22.35. Qualitatively the teachers and therapist attested to the improvement in phonological awareness, vocabulary acquisition, retention, pronunciation and articulation of abilities for learners who took the intervention.
Implications to Theory, Practice and Policy: The study therefore concludes that music mediated intervention can greatly improve the language ability of learners with dyslexia in primary schools and recommends that music-based activities and strategies be incorporated into regular classroom instruction to support language development for learners with dyslexia.
Estrogen Receptor α (ERα) Signaling and Tumor Cell-Derived Factors Mediate Pro-Tumor Neutrophil Activation in the Setting of Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM)
Authors: O'Leary Katherine , Gibbons Erin , Minor Briaunna , Henson Thomas , Hammes Stephen R.
Published: December 2024

Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM), is a rare disease characterized by the abnormal proliferation of smooth muscle-like cells containing tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) gene mutations. This proliferation leads to tumor formation and cyst development in the lung parenchyma, resulting in declining respiratory function. Notably, LAM primarily affects biological females and appears to be estrogen-sensitive. Recent work from our laboratory suggests that estradiol not only stimulates TSC-null smooth muscle cells but also promotes neutrophil production via estrogen receptor-alpha (ERα) signaling in the bone marrow, which in turn stimulates TSC-null tumor progression. While prior studies have showed that estradiol influences tumor-induced production of leukocytes, the direct effects of ERα signaling in neutrophils are not well understood. In concert with tumor-derived factors, we hypothesized that estradiol may augment pro-tumorigenic and immunosuppressive functions of neutrophils. To address this, we employed real-time quantitative PCR to assess for ERα-mediated transcription-level expression changes in several genes associated with alternative neutrophil activation in other tumor microenvironments. Our results show that neutrophils cultured in tumor-conditioned media (TCM) require ERα for full expression of neutrophil elastase (Elane) and nitric oxide synthase 2 (Nos2) mRNA, while programmed death-ligand 1 (Cd274) mRNA expression is mediated byTMC) alone. These findings indicate that, in addition to stimulating neutrophil production in bone marrow, estradiol signaling through ERα receptors on neutrophils and tumor-derived factors significantly influences the quality of tumor-exposed neutrophil activation, promoting a pro-tumorigenic immunosuppressive phenotype.
The Effects of Proper Understanding of Mathematical Language on the Mathematics Achievement of Students in Secondary Schools in Nakuru County, Kenya
Authors: kipngetich Langat Richard
Published: December 2024

This study was carried out to determine the effects of the proper understanding of Mathematical language on the mathematics achievement of students in secondary schools in Nakuru County. The objective of the study was to establish the role which the English language plays in the mathematics achievement of students in secondary schools in Nakuru County. This study adopted ex post facto research design. The respondents were selected using both simple and stratified random sampling. Data was collected through the use of classroom observations, and students’ achievement test items using unfamiliar mathematical terms and familiar mathematical terms. Analysis of data was done using both descriptive and inferential statistics. For descriptive statistics means were used. Anova was employed for the inferential statistics. The study found out that students performed better when they were given test items containing mathematical concepts which have been simplified as compared to students who were given test items containing unfamiliar mathematical concepts. It is recommended that the teaching and learning of mathematics should break down the language contained in mathematics syllabus into simpler language that the learners can easily understand.
Student Perception towards Higher Education Service Quality: A Case Study at Research and Non-Research Universities in Malaysia
Authors: Rahman Rahida Abd , Ilias Azleen binti
Published: December 2024

In determining the service quality in public and private universities or Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), customer satisfaction (for service-oriented organizations) or, in this case of quantitative research, students’ satisfaction evaluation and assessment is very significant. Universities constantly gain, sustain, and develop deeper relationships with their students to stay competitive. The purpose of this research paper is, first and foremost, to examine the relationship between Parasuraman’s SERVQUAL model service quality dimensions (which are tangibility, reliability, responsiveness, assurance, and empathy) and students’ satisfaction. Secondly, this study aims to identify critical factors in Parasuraman’s SERVQUAL model service quality dimensions (tangibility, reliability, responsiveness, assurance, and empathy) that contribute the most towards students’ satisfaction. This study used a set of questionnaires (online survey) for 200 respondents (students pursuing bachelor’s degrees) from two public universities in Selangor, randomly chosen from the list of public universities available in Selangor. The two public universities are Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM as a research university) and Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia (UIAM as a non-research university). A simple random sampling is used in this research. This empirical finding analyzed by correlation and multiple regression provides evidence for Parasuraman’s SERVQUAL model in an academic context, which was related to the factors that contribute towards students’ satisfaction, thus attracting more students to the respective university or higher education institutions in the future.
Seeking Talfīq as a Strategy for the Amendmends in the Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act of Sri Lanka a Juristic Analysis
Authors: Fowzul M.B.
Published: December 2024

The demand for amendments in the Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act has been a controversial issue in in Sri Lanka. Even though the Shāfiʿī madhhab is predominant in Sri Lanka, the activists propose to use the talfīq (combination of madhhabs) to accommodate their demands based on the Ḥanafī madhhab as a strategy for the amendments in the Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act. Accordingly, they demand the appointment of women Qāḍī, and the nullification of walī considering the opinions of Ḥanafī madhhab. Therefore, the demand for talfīq has become a controversial issue which urge an academic analysis on it. Hence, this study explores the possibilities of deploying the talfīq for reform in the juristic perspective drawing on the Quran, Hadith, and the opinions of the classical and modern jurists. As a result, this study found that the talfīq strategy is not encouraged by the classical jurists as well as the predominant religious leaders in Sri Lanka also oppose it vehemently. However, this study recommends the comparative analysis of the madhhab to find the best practice of the madhhabs on a particular subject.
Innovative Teaching Techniques for Enhancing Classroom Engagement in Elementary Education
Authors: Abrenica Gerlie C. Tan-
Published: December 2024

In today’s diverse classrooms, innovative teaching techniques are essential for fostering engagement among elementary school students. This article explores a range of strategies that educators can use to create more interactive and stimulating learning environments. By examining approaches like project-based learning, gamification, and technology integration, we highlight their effectiveness in boosting student participation and motivation, supported by real-world examples and research findings. We also consider the challenges and limitations that can arise when implementing these methods.
Modeling demand factors for sustainable reconstruction: Insights from Türkiye's earthquake-affected real estate market
Authors: Önem Ayşe Buket , Arslanlı Kerem Yavuz , Taşçılar Maral , Özipek Cemre , Dönmez Maide , Güney Belinay Hira , Tağtekin Şule , Bodur Candan , Beşik Yulia
Published: December 2024

The devastating impacts of the February 2023 earthquakes in Türkiye have underscored the urgent need for resilient and sustainable reconstruction in disaster-affected areas. This research paper explores the potential for low carbon investments in the real estate sector to drive the recovery and redevelopment of earthquake-impacted regions. By leveraging demand modeling techniques and analyzing key market indicators, the study aims to identify investment opportunities that can deliver both economic and environmental benefits. The paper draws upon a comprehensive dataset spanning 81 cities from 2013 to 2022, enabling a robust analysis of residential market dynamics, energy consumption patterns, and socioeconomic factors. Through the application of random-effects GLS regression, the research uncovers the determinants of housing demand and the viability of low carbon interventions in post-disaster settlements. The findings offer valuable insights for policymakers, investors, and real estate professionals seeking to promote sustainable and resilient reconstruction efforts. By highlighting the potential for low carbon investments to stimulate economic recovery while mitigating climate change impacts, this paper contributes to the growing body of knowledge on green real estate and disaster risk management.
Pensamiento computacional como herramienta clave para la resolución de problemas
Authors: Lopez Severino Jilary Tereza , Turpo Tune Maribel Diana , Díaz Manrique Jimmy
Published: December 2024

La era digital ha incrementado la necesidad de habilidades tecnológicas en los estudiantes, lo que ha planteado retos a las instituciones educativas. La educación requiere un cambio en el enfoque pedagógico, especialmente tras la pandemia del COVID-19, que aceleró el aislamiento social y amplió la necesidad de dominar los entornos digitales dentro de las comunidades educativas. Este contexto ha afianzado el pensamiento computacional (PC) como una estrategia efectiva, adoptada en el modelo del MIT-Harvard desde 2012, que posee un marco teórico claramente establecido.
El propósito de esta investigación fue evaluar el nivel de desarrollo de las competencias en pensamiento computacional orientadas a la resolución de problemas. Para ello, se realizó un estudio cuantitativo con un diseño no experimental transeccional, que examinó la relación entre tres dimensiones del pensamiento computacional: conceptual, práctico y perspectivo, y su impacto en el desarrollo de competencias para resolver problemas. Los resultados mostraron una correlación positiva superior a 0.466, 0.384 y 0.681 con una significancia de 0.000, lo que evidenció una fuerte conexión entre la base teórica, la práctica para consolidar el aprendizaje y el desarrollo de habilidades para tomar decisiones adecuadas en la búsqueda de soluciones.
Este estudio se llevó a cabo en una universidad pública de Perú con 175 estudiantes de ingeniería. El instrumento de diagnóstico, validado con 8 problemas, evaluó las habilidades necesarias para generar competencias alineadas con el sistema educativo peruano, que fomenta los aprendizajes en tres áreas clave: saber, saber hacer y saber ser. Los resultados obtenidos ofrecen información valiosa para la creación de un ecosistema virtual de aprendizaje, que apoye el desarrollo integral de los estudiantes.
Leituras teórico-políticas sobre o transfeminicídio: transfeminismo e masculinidades hegemônicas
Authors: BEZERRA VLADIMIR PORFIRIO , Nascimento Marcos , Nogueira Conceição , Jesus Jaqueline Gomes de , Rodrigues Liliana
Published: December 2024

Buscamos compreender neste ensaio como a produção teórica sobre a violência contra pessoas trans chega ao termo transfeminicídio para designar a violência letal, ou feminicídio, contra mulheres trans e travestis. O termo transfeminicídio se forja por meio da influência direta dos escritos feministas críticos dos anos 1970, dos estudos sobre gênero, violência de gênero e masculinidades a partir dos anos 1990, ao longo dos anos 2000, e mais recentemente a partir dos esforços teórico e político do transfeminismo interseccional que prioriza saberes não coloniais. E está relacionado diretamente com a misoginia e a construção das masculinidades hegemônicas.
Apresentação ao dossiê
Authors: OLIVEIRA ESMAEL ALVES DE , Da Silva Anaxsuell Fernando , Gomes de Oliveira Jainara
Published: December 2024

O presente dossiê se propõe a explorar as interconexões entre as dinâmicas neoliberais e o sofrimento psíquico, mobilizando reflexões teóricas-chave, as quais problematizam como o neoliberalismo transforma o sujeito e as formas de lidar com o sofrimento mental (SAFATLE; SILVA JR; DUNKER, 2021; ALBINO; OLIVEIRA, 2021). A partir das noções de governamentalidade, desenvolvidas por Michel Foucault (2008), entendemos que o neoliberalismo opera como uma tecnologia de poder que se infiltra nos modos de subjetivação, formando sujeitos que internalizam lógicas de mercado e autogestão. Segundo tal racionalidade, o sujeito tanto passa a ser responsável por seu adoecimento, quanto continuamente é estimulado ao máximo autoaprimoramento. Sem a pretensão de esgotar o debate, buscamos destacar a importância do olhar das ciências humanas e sociais para essa problemática. A contribuição da perspectiva antropológica, em particular, é essencial para desnaturalizar as formas de produção de subjetividades e sofrimento, além de propor alternativas de resistência às governamentalidades neoliberais. A antropologia oferece uma lente que nos permite questionar e reimaginar os modos de vida impostos, revelando as dinâmicas culturais e estruturais que moldam nossa experiência subjetiva de mal-estar.
Perioperative systemic therapy as a part of comprehensive multimodal treatment in esophageal and gastric cancer – new treatment guidelines
Authors: Lordick Obermannová Radka , Jedlička Václav , Dvorský Jiří , Sokop Tomáš , Grell Peter , Slávik Marek , Trna Jan , Kunovský Lumír , Kiss Igor
Published: December 2024

Esophageal and gastric cancer are diseases with a serious prognosis. While the incidence of gastric cancer is decreasing, the incidence of the gastroesophageal junction and esophageal cancer is increasing. Men are affected more often than women. Despite some progress in the last 10 years, cancer-specific mortality is very high, reaching 70%. The prognosis is mainly determined by the stage, histology, general condition and comorbidities. The treatment approach is curative for early and localized stages, requir­ing comprehensive care already during neoadjuvant therapy. Nutritional support is an essential part of preoperative preparation, and centres specializing in esophagogastric surgery are increasingly adopting the concept of prehabilitation. The main treatment modalities are endoscopy, surgery, systemic therapy and radiotherapy. In locally ad­vanced squamous cell carcinoma, neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy followed by post­operative immunotherapy is the standard of care, if pathological complete remission has not been achieved. Definitive chemoradiotherapy is an alternative in patients with comorbidities. For adenocarcinoma, perioperative FLOT chemotherapy is the first choice and has shown better results than chemoradiotherapy. Chemoradiotherapy has its place in patients who would not tolerate FLOT or when trying to achieve a higher response rate. According to phase II studies, patients with MSI-high tumours could be treated with neoadjuvant immunotherapy, alone or in combination with chemotherapy; this approach has led to a pathological complete remission rate of approximately 60% and is a promising organ-preserving approach. For HER2-positive tumours, preoperative systemic therapy with trastuzumab may be considered as it demonstrates a significantly higher number of pathological complete remissions and offers the possibility of achiev­ing a higher R0 resection rate. In oligometastatic disease, surgical management of the primary tumour and metastases may be considered in individual cases in patients who respond to systemic therapy. However, an impact on overall survival has only been documented in patients with retroperitoneal involvement and no peritoneal metastases.
The Imagined City. Futurism, Utopia and Archigram
Authors: Lillo Santiago , Molina-Siles Pedro
Published: December 2024

Starting from established fundamental principles such as rigidity, stability and durability, both Futurist and Archigram architecture claimed, founded on the economic, social and cultural changes of their time, new housing alternatives based on mobility, flexibility, adaptation and obsolescence. The main aim of this study is to reveal the links established between two conceptions of architecture which, despite having very different formal aspects, share a fundamental common characteristic: they both belong to an imagined, even dreamlike, world rather than a real world, and represent the ideal vision of their particular notion of the city of tomorrow. By contrasting the main manifestos of futurist architecture with the most representative projects imagined by the members of the Archigram group, this article aims to demonstrate to what extent the development of technology and mass culture, on the rise since the second half of the 20th century, would provide the Archigram movement with the necessary tools to give continuity to the futurist ideology using a contemporary, sensationalist and provocative language.