bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Efficacy of Manual Therapy for Fibromyalgia Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Authors:   Korean Society of Chuna Manual Medicine Spine & Nerves, Ahn Jeong-Hoon , Seon Chang-woo , Kim Byung-jun , Park In-hwa , Cha Yoon-yup
Published: July 2023

Objectives : This review was conducted to investigate the evidence of efficacy of manual therapy for fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS).
Methods : We searched 10 electronic databases (CAJ [CNKI], CINAHL, Cochrane Library, Embase, PubMed, Web of Science, DBpia, KISS, RISS, and OASIS) to find randomized-controlled clinical trials (RCTs) investigating manual therapy for FMS. Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and score in the Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ) were analyzed as the main evaluation criteria.
Results : Among 273 articles, 254 were screened and 19 RCTs were selected. Only 17 RCTs could be statistically analyzed. Manual therapy was more effective than placebo or sham or no treatment in terms of VAS (p=0.0003). When combined with medication or exercises, manual therapy showed therapeutic effect in terms of reducing pain (VAS) and ameliorating symptoms of FMS (FIQ). However, manual therapy did not show its effect in terms of VAS compared to medication. Lastly, there were no significant difference between manual therapy and exercise in terms of improvements in VAS and FIQ.
Conclusions : Effectiveness of manual therapy including CMT for treating FMS was identified. However, this study has its limitations due to the small size and number of RCTs that were included in this study. Nevertheless this study could be a groundwork for well-designed research for CMT for FMS.
A Case Report of Cervical Dystonia improved by Korean Medicine Complex Treatment
Authors:   Korean Society of Chuna Manual Medicine Spine & Nerves, Choi Seung-Kwan , Jo Jung-Ho , Han Yun-Hee , Woo Hyeonjun , Ha Won-Bae , Lee Jung-Han
Published: July 2023

Objectives : This case study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of Complex Korean Medicine Treatment on cervical dystonia.
Methods : Complex Korean medicine treatments were conducted on patients with cervical dystonia. To measure and follow up the degree of cervical rotation and side bending malposition, we analyzed X-ray images filmed at the Atlas open mouth view and C-spine AP view every 2 weeks. Range of motion test was conducted every week to evaluate the functional level of cervical spine. Moreover, outcome estimates were performed using the Tsui rating score, numeric rating scale, and pain disability index.
Results : After complex treatment, the degree of cervical rotation and right lateral flexion malposition improved. Pain on cervical spine decreased and functional activities of daily living improved.
Conclusions : Our study reveals that Complex Korean Medicine Treatment may improve cervical dystonia. In the future, research with a high level of evidence should be conducted to confirm the effectiveness of chuna manual therapy and Korean Medicine Treatment. Our study is expected to be a theorical and clinical background.
2 Case Report of Isolated Head Tremor Treated by Functional CerebroSpinal Therapy
Authors:   Korean Society of Chuna Manual Medicine Spine & Nerves, Song Jung-Hyun , Cho Sung-Woo
Published: July 2023

Objectives : We report 2 cases of isolated head tremor treated by Functional CerebroSpinal Therapy (FCST) and acupuncture. These cases report efficacy of FCST on isolated head tremor.
Methods : In both cases, patients who experienced isolated heard tremor visited 10 times and were treated with FCST and acupucture. Improvements of head tremor was measured by a Visual Analogue Scale(VAS), MDS-UPDRS 2.10 and MDSUPDRS 3.18.
Results : In Case 1, after treatment, VAS of tremor decreased from 10 to 0, MDSUPDRS 2.10 from 2 to 0, MDS-UPDRS 3.18 from 4 to 0. In Case 2, after treatment, VAS of tremor was decreased from 10 to 2, MDS-UPDRS 2.10 from 2 to 1, MDS-UPDRS 3.18 from 4 to 2.
Conclusions : This improvement might suggest FCST can be effective for patients who suffer isolated head tremor.
(PANDEMIC Covid-19): A Shooter Game for Education - the Impact Measurement of War Games on Virus Eradication Lessons for Students
Authors: Wibowo Angga Wahyu , Karima Aisyatul , Thohari Afandi Nur Aziz , Santoso Kuwat , Sato-Shimokawara Eri
Published: July 2023

(PANDEMIC Covid-19) is an educational shooter game inspired by the Covid-19 pandemic which occurred from the end of 2019 until early 2022. There are 2 game modes, namely Third-Person Shooter, or TPS, and First-Person Shooter, or FPS. This study was carried out to highlight the absence of a shooter genre game used in the student learning process. The research methodology in the development of this game applied the pressman method, and the stages include planning, analysis, game development and artificial intelligence, implementation, as well asÂ Â evaluation. Furthermore, the testing phase used software testing techniques based on the ISO 9126 standard and involved a total of 100 participants. The age range was between 17 and 20 years, while the participants' gender percentages were 55% male and 45% female. Some of the factors tested include functionality, reliability, portability, usability, efficiency, and maintainability. There were 2 choices only in this test, i.e. agree and disagree. The functionality factor had an agreed rate of 85%; reliability 79%, portability 86%, usability 83%, efficiency 79%, and maintainability 87%. Therefore, it was concluded that this game is suitable for use in student learning in the shooter genre. Furthermore, this research was inspired because shooter games have not been developed for the student learning process. This game genre is currently used for hobbies and for profit by developers and professional players. Further research should develop game levels, enable features to play online together with other users, and should be extended to Android and IOS.Â
Hemp-Alumina Composite Radar Absorption Reflection Loss Classification
Authors: Novitasari Mara Muhlasah , Basuki Subagio Budi , M Khusna Efrilia , Satrio Utomo Bagus
Published: July 2023

The Radar Absorption Material (RAM) method is a coating for reducing the energy of electromagnetic waves received by converting the electromagnetic waves emitted by radar into heat energy. Hemp has been studied to have the strongest and most stable tensile characteristics of 5.5 g/den and has higher heat resistance compared to other natural fibers. Combining the characteristics of hemp with alumina powder (Al2O3) and epoxy resinÂ couldÂ provide aÂ stealthÂ technology system that is able to absorbÂ radarÂ waves more optimally, considering that alumina has light, anti-rust and conductive properties. The electromagnetic properties of absorbent coatings can be predicted using machine learning.Â Â This study classifies the reflection loss of Hemp-Alumina Composite using Random Forest, ANN, KNN, Logistic Regression, and Decision Tree.Â These machine learning classifiers are able to generate predictions immediately and can learn critical spectral properties across a wide energy range without the influence of data human bias.Â The frequency range of 2-12 GHz was used for the measurements.Â Â Hemp-Alumina composite has result thatÂ the most effectiveÂ structure thicknessÂ isÂ 5mm,Â used as a RAM with optimum absorption in S-Band frequencies of -15,158 dB, C-Band of -16,398 dB and X-Band of -23,135 dB.Â The highest and optimum reflection loss value is found in the X-Band frequency with a thickness of 5mm which is equal to -23.135 dB with an absorption bandwidth of 1000 MHz andÂ efficiencyof 93.1%.Â From this result, itÂ isÂ proven that Hemp-Alumina Composite isÂ very effective to be used as a RAM on X-Band frequency.Â Â Based on the results of the experiments, the Random Forest Classifier has the highest values of accuracy (0.97) and F1 score (0.98). The F1 score and accuracy of Random Forest are 0.96 and 0.97, respectively, and do not significantly differ from KNN.Â
Implementation of Convolutional Neural Network and Long Short-Term Memory Algorithms in Human Activity Recognition Based on Visual Processing Video
Authors: Rachman Andi Nur , Mubarok Husni , Fitriani Dewi Euis Nur , Edwinda Putra Rama
Published: July 2023

Human Activity Recognition (HAR) is an interesting research topic, especially in identifying human movement actions focusing on video-based security surveillance. Symptom of an illness from a movement. The use of HAR in this research is the key to better understanding the various semantics contained in the video to find out the pattern of a human movement, especially in sports movements. In this study, a combination of the CNN and LSTM method algorithms was applied by using several variations of the model parameter values on the dropout layer and batch size to convert the pattern in the video into image form to produce a HAR model. Data processing at the convolution layer is used to extract spatial features in the frame. The extraction results are fed to the LSTM layer on each network for modeling the temporal sequence of human movement. In this way, the network on the model will learn spatiotemporal features directly in end-to-end data training tests to produce a robust model. The test data used are 10 sports activities obtained from related research from the University of Central Florida (UCF). The results showed that the performance was quite good, although there were still errors in the classification of sports activities because they had similarities in the movements of the activities carried out. The classification results show a loss value of 0.4 and an accuracy of 0.94. In further research, what needs to be corrected is the loss value which is still high so that several times the test results show an error in the classification of sports activities that have similarities in the movements of the activities.
Analysis of Resilience of Education System in Higher Education Due to Covid-19 Pandemic in Indonesia: A Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Widiartha Ida Bagus Ketut , Hwang Jun-seok , Yoon Hyoen-yeong , Pratiwi Oktariani Nurul
Published: July 2023

This study discusses learning strategies resilience that can be used to improve learning outcomes during the current pandemic circumstances, which have limitations in face-to-face learning. Online learning has many limitations compared to offline one. However, it must keep running because one of the strategies against the SAR-Cov2 virus is to inhibit its spread by limiting direct contact with other people. The literature review is carried out with a protocol involving text mining tools to find the most widely used keywords and their relationships, which is then carried out by a snowball literature review to deepen these keywords. There are several findings from this study, namely (1) Three critical components that play a significant role in improving learning outcomes in the distance learning method, namely the role of students, lectures, and technology. (2) A framework must ensure that the other three components perform their functions properly and provide an effective learning environment. (3) Reward and punishment play a vital role in ensuring the framework is implemented as it should be. Integrating an effective learning environment with remuneration programs and teaching grants will encourage improvements in the learning process and increase the number of positive contents on the Internet. This learning environment can also be a model that supports independent learning activities - an independent campus, the Ministry of Education and Culture of the Republic of Indonesia's flagship program, and digital commercialization in the educational sphere.
Association of Alexithymia With Positive Symptoms in Chinese Chronic Schizophrenia Patients With and Without Obesity
Authors: Tian Yang , Zhou Huixia , Wang Dongmei , Zhang Xiangyang
Published: July 2023

Objective A growing body of research suggests the presence of alexithymia (a form of social cognitive impairment) in patients with schizophrenia (SCZ), which may be related to their psychopathological symptoms. Patients with SCZ exhibit high rates of obesity. Interestingly, studies of the general population have found that alexithymia acts a pivotal role in the development and maintenance of obesity. However, little is known regarding the relationship between obesity, alexithymia, and clinical symptoms in SCZ patients. The study was aim to explore the relationship between obesity, alexithymia, and clinical symptoms in SCZ patients.Methods Demographic and clinical data were collected from 507 patients with chronic SCZ. Their symptoms were assessed with the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS), and alexithymia was assessed with the Toronto Alexithymia Scale (TAS).Results Compare with nonobese SCZ patients, obese SCZ patients scored higher on PANSS positive symptoms, TAS total score, difficulty identifying feelings, and difficulty describing feelings (all p<0.05). Correlation analysis revealed a significant association between difficulty identifying feelings and positive symptoms in SCZ patients. Further correlation analysis showed that this association was only present in obese SCZ patients (p<0.05).Conclusion Obesity may moderate the association between alexithymia and positive symptoms in chronic SCZ patients.
Apuntes para una historia de los medios digitales en la Web 2.0 y su impacto en la arquitectura
Authors: Valencia Nicolás
Published: July 2023

Las profundas transformaciones provocadas en los últimos 20 años por el nacimiento de los medios digitales de comunicación y producción de contenido, así como por la irrupción y consolidación de las redes sociales, han dado lugar a nuevos roles y formatos en la arquitectura. La autoedición en medios digitales ha permitido la emergencia de nuevas voces y discusiones que no dependen exclusivamente de los medios tradicionales y la academia. En particular, han surgido nuevos roles, como es el caso de los comunicadores y curadores digitales de arquitectura, habiéndose consolidado el formato de noticias de arquitectura como una forma de difusión. Sin embargo, también ha habido un debate en torno a la hiperproducción de imágenes y su posible impacto en la producción de discursos en la cultura arquitectónica. Además, las redes sociales han cambiado el modelo de negocio y consumo de información, y han consolidado sus algoritmos como un nuevo poder blando.
Depression Prevalence of Healthcare Workers During the First Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Its Affecting Variables: A Meta-Analysis
Authors: KAYA Emel , ÖZTÜRK YILDIRIM Tuğba
Published: July 2023

Purpose: This meta-analysis aimed to systematically review the affecting variables regarding the prevalence of depression in healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Method: MedLine, PubMed, Web of Science (Wos), and GoogleScholar databases were searched until June 19, 2020. The quality of studies included was evaluated with The Newcastle-Ottawa Scale. Data were analyzed using Comprehensive Meta-Analysis Version 3.0. The pooled prevalence of depression was interpreted according to the random-effects model. The heterogeneity of the studies was evaluated with Cochran's Q test and I2 statistics.

Results: A meta-analysis of depression prevalence in healthcare workers was carried out with 8 studies. Studies with high-quality assessments were analyzed. In this study, which was conducted with a total of 9,841 healthcare workers, the overall depression rate was 40.8% (95% confidence interval [CI] 33.5-48.6; I2=96.48%). In the subgroup analysis to determine the influencing variables, the rate of depression in female healthcare workers was 24.5% (95% CI: 17.4–33.3) and the rate of depression in male healthcare workers was 8.5% (95% CI: 5.5–12.7). In addition, the depression rate was 43.6% (95% CI: 35.9–51.7) in studies conducted in China and 18.5% (95% CI: 7.5–38.7) in a study conducted in Korea. No statistically significant difference was found as a result of the subgroup analysis in terms of profession, the measurement tool and the period of time (p>0.05).

Conclusion: This meta-analysis provides evidence that 4 out of 10 healthcare workers experience depression during the COVID-19 pandemic, with country and gender as the most influencing variable, respectively.
Konsep Dualistis dalam Pertunjukan Gender Wayang pada Pekan Seni Remaja Kota Denpasar Tahun 2015
Authors: Hartini Ni Putu
Published: July 2023

Purpose: This paper discusses Gender Wayang, which is one of the older Balinese gamelan types. The progress that has occurred is that the public's interest in the Gender Wayang instrument is growing due to the orientation of the function which prioritizes as a form of performance that has aesthetic elements. Research methods: Qualitative research methods are carried out by relying on field data, applied to primary and secondary data sources where the data collected is carried out through direct interviews with creators or artists. Results and discussion: One form of this performance is at Pekan Seni Remaja Denpasar (Denpasar Youth Art Week), which is presented by a group of SMPN 6 Denpasar musicians. This is interesting as well as a challenge to examine the problem of how the Dualistic Concept in the Gender Wayang Performance at the Denpasar Youth Art Week 2015. The dualistic concept in the Gender Wayang performance at the Denpasar Youth Art Week 2015 can be seen from every element in the Gender Wayang performance. Implication: This dualistic concept can be viewed from the form of the instrument or the Gamelan Gender Wayang itself and its presentation system.
Kamuflase
Authors: Janardhana Yan Priya Kumara
Published: July 2023

Purpose: This paper aims to examine more deeply the implementation of the meaning of camouflage events on the textual execution of compositions. Janu Janardhana as the composer of â€œCamouflageâ€, interpreted the camouflage event as changing colors, attitudes and shapes according to the time and place. Research methods: The author chooses a qualitative method because the phenomena experienced by the subject (composer) can be described holistically, because the writer is a composer of Camouflage's work itself. With qualitative methods, the authors know about how rhythm, tone, melody, tempo, dynamics, timbre and composition structure work according to camouflage events that occur in animals. Results and discussion: Camouflage is a musical composition for gamelan that uses Balinese gamelan characteristics as the main material for cultivating the intramusical aspect. The characteristics referred to are the waves and the variety of tuning systems found in Balinese gamelan. The various types of waves, namely, a slow contributor, a pengumbang, a bugger, a pengejer, and a siep can be achieved in one piece of work by utilizing the variety of saih / tuning systems found in Balinese gamelan. The varieties of saih are, saih ageng (gong gede saih pitu), saih madya (gamelan semaradhana), and saih alit (gamelan semara pegulingan). Implication: In extramusical terms, the composition of Camouflage music is inspired by a biological phenomenon in animals called camouflage. For example, the color changes made by chameleons and octopuses when moving, and changes in the color, attitude, shape and structure of the skin of cianea octopus when threatened by predators.
Aspect of Art And Meaning of Staging The Traditional Dolanan Game In Sanggar Kebo Iwa Badung
Authors: Subagia I nyoman
Published: July 2023

This article is a summary of the results of research to review aspects of the art, the meaning of staging traditional games studio Kebo Iwa dolanan in Badung. To reveal deeply these aspects, used a qualitative approach with the active participation of observation techniques, in-depth interviews and document study. Based on the methodology, the research explained that the first philosophical meaning, both philosophical meaning, the religious meaning of the third, the fourth meaning of aesthetics, the fifth meaning of education, sixth and seventh pelestraian meaning of togetherness. Dolanan performed by a group of children, where there is a beauty in conveying messages of religious teachings to the public through the medium of art. Because art as a symbol of truth (satyam), chastity (sivam) and beauty (sundaram).Artikel ini adalah ringkasan hasil penelitian yang mengulas aspek seni, makna pementasan permainan tradisional dolanan di Sanggar Kebo Iwa Badung. Untuk mengungkap secara mendalam aspek-aspek tersebut, digunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan teknik observasi partisipasi aktif,wawancara mendalam dan studi dokumen. Berdasarkan metodelogi, hasil penelitian menjelaskan bahwa pertama makna filosofis, kedua makna religius, ketiga makna estetika, keempat makna pelestarian, kelima makna pendidikan, dan keenam kebersamaan. Dolanan yang dibawakan oleh sekelompok anak-anak, di mana terdapat suatu keindahan di dalam penyampaian pesan-pesan ajaran agama kepada masyarakat melalui media seni. Karena seni sebagai simbol kebenaran (satyam), kesucian (sivam) dan keindahan (sundaram).
Cosmology Design Products Wears To Pura In Bali
Authors: Dana I Nyoman
Published: July 2023

Bali is one of the areas in Indonesia that still upholds the customs and arts of traditional culture and is admired by the world community. Customary products to the temple are part of the struggle to keep local wisdom. Design cosmology is a transcendental dimension that has a very complex exploration. Life is deep, also full of uncertainty. Ideas, creativity, passion, and ideals, creativity, concepts that overlap, whether intangible or not. The style in the design is a reflection of the behavior and attitude of human life at a certain time, and in line with the dynamics of life, such as social dynamics, cultural development and value. Design can be a reflection of the times in each period. Designer style can be a product trend if he is able to meet the needs and tastes of society. If the design word would be made to satisfy the needs of the community or the person who would carry out a customary and cultural activity for example, then the draft concept should begin from who and when it will be used, it should be considered as a considerate consideration by a designer, so that what they are designed to be acceptable to users of the design.Bali adalah salah satu daerah di Indonesia yang masih menjunjung budaya adat dan budaya kesenian yang masih dikagumi oleh masyarakat dunia. Produk adat tradisional ke pura merupakan bagian dari perjuangan untuk menjaga kearifan lokal. Desain kosmologi adalah dimensi transendental yang memiliki eksplorasi yang sangat kompleks. Gaya dalam desain merupakan cerminan dari perilaku dan sikap budaya manusia pada waktu tertentu, sejalan dengan dinamika kehidupan, seperti dinamika sosial, perkembangan budaya dan nilai. Desain bisa menjadi cerminan zaman di setiap periode. Gaya perancang bisa menjadi tren jika ia mampu memenuhi kebutuhan dan selera konsumen. Anadai mengatakan, desain akan dibuat untuk memenuhi kebutuhan masyarakat atau orang yang akan melakukan kegiatan adat dan budaya, maka draf konsep harus dimulai dari siapa dan kapan akan digunakan disain, hal ini perlu dilakukan. Disajikan sebagai pertimbangan yang cukup matang oleh seorang desainer, Sehingga apa yang disain mereka dapat diterima oleh pengguna desain.
Pengaruh Sarapan terhadap Konsentrasi Belajar mahasiswa
Authors: Subu Ronaldi
Published: July 2023

Dalam proses belajar sangat dibutuhkan konsentrasi karena memiliki suatu peran penting, dengan tidak adanya konsentrasi maka sulit untuk seseorang memahami setiap materi yang disampaikan konsentrasi yang dimiliki setiap anak mempengaruhi minat dan cara berpikir maka konsentrasi yang dimaksud di sini yaitu sarapan yang diberikan kepada seseorang
Analisis Pengalaman Pelaku UMKM dalam Memanfaatkan Peluang Ekonomi Lokal: Studi Kasus pada Pedagang di Area Pembangunan Pabrik Sepatu di Desa Wangandowo, Kecamatan Bojong, Pekalongan
Authors: Hibrizi Azzam Nabil
Published: July 2023

Untuk dapat mengoptimalkan pengembangan ekonomi lokal, masyarakat diharapkan mampu membaca peluang yang ada di sekitarnya. Seperti yang penulis jadikan acuan ranah penelitian, yaitu pembangunan pabrik sepatu di Desa Wangandowo, kecamatan Bojong, kabupaten Pekalongan. Proyek pembangunan pabrik tersebut dapat meciptakan sebuah peluang besar bagi masyarakat yang mau memanfaatkannya untuk mendirikan sebuah usaha guna meningkatkan kesejahteraan hidup mereka. Inilah yang menjadi fokus penelitian penulis untuk mengeksplorasi fenomena, khususnya terkait pengalaman dari para pedagang atau pelaku UMKM (Usaha Mikro, Kecil, dan Menengah) yang membuat warung di area proyek pembangunan pabrik sepatu tersebut. Adapun metode penelitian yang digunakan yaitu metode penelitian kualitatif, serta menggunakan fokus penelitian Structural Description, lalu menginterpretasikannya melalui tahap observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi, serta kajian pustaka. Dengan memakai landasan teori Fenomenologi, diperoleh hasil bahwa para partisipan dapat berani mengambil resiko dalam memanfaatkan peluang bisnis yang ada, dengan diiringi dengan kesabaran, konsisten, mampu beradaptasi, serta point penting lainnya yang diterapkan partisipan dalam memaksimalkan peluang ekonomi lokal yang ada dan sukses dalam menekuni bidangnya sebagai seorang pengusaha. Adapun keterbatasan dalam penelitian ini adalah sedikitinya jumlah partisipan, sehingga belum bisa mencakup ranah fenomenologi yang lebih luas. Hal ini dapat dijadikan acuan bagi peneliti selanjutnya dalam pengembangan ilmu pengetahuan di bidang fenomenologi dan pemanfaatan peluang ekonomi lokal.
Perang dingin ( COLD WAR )_ modul pembelajaran
Authors: SULASRAR  , S M YAHYA MUHAIMIN , ASHA NURSAKINAH , BRONY GREISELDA
Published: July 2023

Modul ini memiliki tujuan dimana meningkatkan pemahaman peserta didik terhadap peristiwa konflik yang sarat atas perebutan kekuasaan dan pengaruh ideologi diantara uni Soviet dan Amerika serikat yang terjadi pasca perang dunia ke II. Yang dimana kita akan mempelajari bagaimana dan apa yang melatarbelakangi konflik ini dapat terjadi serta bagaimana dampak yang mereka timbulkan di sejumlah bidang. Kemudian kami turut membawa peserta didik untuk lebih mengenal konsep ideologi liberal kapitalis dan sosialisme komunis yang dimana cukup kental dalam konflik perang dingin saat itu.
CRRESS - Session 9 - Reproducibility, Confidentiality, and Open Data Mandates
Authors: McGrail Kimberly
Published: July 2023

Many granting agencies have adopted open data mandates. What is the interplay between reproducibility and those mandates? How can researchers be supported to meet those mandates, both in general, and specifically when data are confidential. At first glance, confidentiality and open data seem irreconciable, but could we find practices that both respect confidentiality and provide enough information and transparency to foster reproducibility?
CRRESS - Session 7 - Working in the Public’s Interest: Publishing Research Replication Packages
Authors: Butler Courtney R.
Published: July 2023

This session brings various perspectives together on how research institutions think about publishing replication packages themselves, i.e., not a journal or generalist repository. Panelists come from a university with a specialized, university-centred data repository; from a Federal Reserve Bank with an active researcher community, and from a non-profit (non-academic) research institution. Each faces the requirements of varied internal researchers, external visibility, and differing audiences. The panelists can all speak to how a research institution makes decision about the degree of transparency, and how much of that to do with internal resources.
ANSEICCA: a Python package for seismic ambient noise source inversion by cross-correlation modelling
Authors: Datta Arjun , Mahesh Aileni
Published: July 2023

We present ANSEICCA, an open-source package for forward and inverse modelling of seismic ambient noise cross-correlations at local scales, where the effects of Earth's sphericity are negligible. The package implements a nonlinear finite-frequency inversion technique wherein measurements of cross-correlation energy are used to invert for the spatial distribution of ambient noise sources, under the assumption of a fixed Earth structure model. It is seamlessly integrated with other open-source Python packages for seismic wave propagation modelling, including a C-based numerical solver for acoustic modelling in 2-D media. It is a unique package insofar as the inversion is based on finite-frequency sensitivity kernels, but executed without the adjoint method. Instead, speed and computational efficiency are achieved by parallelising the code. Moreover, the Hessian-based optimization ensures convergence in a relatively small number of iterations (~10), compared to purely gradient-based methods. We introduce the structure of the package in detail, describing both the serial and parallel versions of the code. Performance benchmarks show that ANSEICCA affords compute times of the order of a few minutes per iteration of inversion, with typical local-scale seismic array geometries.
Memories of Hand Movements are Tied to Speech Through Learning
Authors: Lametti Daniel Robert , Vaillancourt Gina , Whitman Maura , Skipper Jeremy I
Published: July 2023

Hand movements frequently occur with speech. The extent to which the memories that guide co-speech hand movements are tied to the speech they occur with is unclear. Here, we paired the acquisition of a new hand movement with speech. Thirty participants adapted a ballistic hand movement of a joystick to a visuomotor rotation either in isolation or while producing a word in time with their movements. Within participants, the after-effect of adaptation (i.e., the motor memory) was examined with or without co-incident speech. After-effects were greater for hand movements produced in the context in which adaptation occurred—i.e., with or without speech. In a second experiment, thirty new participants adapted a hand movement while saying the words “tap” or “hit”. After-effects were greater when hand movements occurred with the specific word produced during adaptation. The results demonstrate that memories of co-speech hand movements are partially tied to the speech they are learned with. The findings have implications for theories of sensorimotor control and our understanding of the relationship between gestures, speech, and meaning.
Short-Scale Construction Using Meta-Analytic Ant Colony Optimization: A Demonstration With the Need For Cognition Scale
Authors: Schroeders Ulrich , Morgenstern Maximilian , Jankowsky Kristin , Gnambs Timo
Published: July 2023

The Need for Cognition Scale (NCS) is a self-report scale measuring individual differences in the tendency to engage in and enjoy thinking. The shortened version with 18 items (NCS-18; Cacioppo et al., 1984) has widely been administered in research on persuasion, critical thinking, and educational achievement. Whereas most studies advocated for essential uni-dimensionality, the question remains which psychometric model yields the best representation of the NCS-18. In the present study, we compared six competing measurement models for the NCS-18 with meta-analytic structural equation models using summary data of 87 samples (N = 90,215). Results demonstrated that the negatively worded items introduced considerable measurement bias that was best accounted for with an acquiescence model. In a further analytical step, we showcased how the pooled correlation matrix can be used to compile short versions of the NCS-18 via Ant Colony Optimization. We examined model fit and reliability of short scales with varying item numbers (between 4 and 15) and a balanced ratio of positively and negatively worded items. We discuss the potentials and limits of the newly proposed method.
Utilizing Response Time for Scoring the TIMSS 2019 Problem Solving and Inquiry Tasks
Authors: Bulut Okan , Gorgun Guher
Published: July 2023

In low-stakes assessments with a strict time limit, some students may fail to reach the end of the test and leave some items unanswered due to various reasons, such as fatigue and lack of test-taking motivation, which are referred to as not-reached items (NRIs). NRIs were ubiquitous in the Problem Solving and Inquiry (PSI) portion of eTIMSS 2019, as many students could not reach all PSI items because they either ran out of time or stopped responding to the items. When calibrating test items using an item response theory (IRT) model, there are several methods for dealing with NRIs, such as treating them as not-administered or scoring them as incorrect. However, research shows that these methods may yield undesirable outcomes, such as biased estimates of item and person parameters. To deal with NRIs more effectively, additional data retrieved from computer-based can be considered to develop a new scoring rule that adjusts test scores for NRIs based on students’ response behaviors. In this study, we utilize item response times (RTs) to create a scoring procedure for the PSI items in eTIMSS 2019. We employ the Normative Threshold method to determine RT thresholds for each item to identify three response behaviors: rapid guessing (i.e., answering an item with an unrealistically low RT), idling (i.e., lingering while solving an item and thereby wasting too much time), and optimal responding (i.e., balancing the speed and accuracy in responding to the items). Then, we transform the original item scores into polytomous scores depending on how accurately students answer them while optimally using the allotted time. This approach prioritizes correct responses with optimal responding over correct or incorrect responses with either rapid guessing or idle responding. Using the PSI math and science tasks for Grade 4, we investigate whether eTIMSS 2019 results would change if students’ test-taking behaviors were considered in scoring the PSI tasks. To address this goal, we evaluate how country rankings change between PSI scores based on the original item responses and the polytomous responses. The results that when the students’ response behaviors are considered (i.e., their response times are incorporated into the scoring process), the country rankings change after the top 10 countries in math. In contrast, the rankings change drastically for many countries in science. Changes in the rankings are associated with the number of NRIs and students’ response behaviors in each country. Additional analyses on the utility of RTs in scoring the PSI items showed that the polytomous responses from the first seven items could help test administrators with the early identification of students who are likely to have NRIs.
Investigating the Impact of Classroom Language on Moroccan High School Students’ Motivation in EFL Classes
Authors: Byad Ismail El , Mouaziz Abdelkrim , Moumni Jaouad , Biadi Maha El
Published: July 2023

Classroom language constitutes a central feature in the success of the teaching-learning process. The way language is used by teachers contributes to either the motivation or demotivation of students. When teachers carefully select positive words while teaching, learners are more likely to feel engaged and active participants in the construction of knowledge. However, when instructors give no importance to their language, they unconsciously deprive their students of productive learning and decrease their level of motivation. The present study aims to investigate how language promoted by English language teachers affects Moroccan high school students’ motivation. This study is significant since it allows us to understand how language can play an essential role in the productivity of the teaching-learning process. To conduct this study, both quantitative and qualitative approaches were adopted through a questionnaire and an interview, respectively. This research was conducted in Moroccan high schools in the city of Guercif with both Moroccan high school teachers and students. The findings of the study revealed that the majority of the respondents hold positive attitudes toward the way language is used by their teachers. They also stated that they are pretty aware of the critical effect that their teachers’ words have on their motivation. The results obtained led us to consider many suggestions and recommendations, among which we find the necessity of carrying out continuous research to study students’ needs and be able to respond to their multiple twenty-first-century needs.
A Review of Intended Learning Outcomes of English Lessons and Learning Motivation
Authors: Albatti Hamood
Published: July 2023

This study uses a descriptive narrative approach to critically analyze the evidence and findings from the recently published literature. The results indicate that explicitly stating the Intended Learning Outcomes and planning are essential for practical English Language Teaching and Learning and are critical for effective English Language Learning. Findings suggest that adopting specific instructional strategies such as graphic organizers that record what students know, what they want to know, and what they have learned significantly improves communicating Intended Learning Outcomes to students and, thereby, activating their schema for language acquisition and cognitive and affective engagement in learning. The study recommends further conducting a systematic scoping review providing suggested strategies that improve students’ engagement in the assessment process. It also provides an overview of learning motivation theories and highlights their direct bearing on achieving Intended Learning Outcomes during the learning process.
An Analysis of Master 2 Students’ Exam Copies in Research Methodology and Written Expression: The Case of Department of English at Batna 2 University
Authors: NEDJAI Djelloul
Published: July 2023

Experts in writing, most notably in writing research reports, papers, and theses, emphasize both the utility and the complexity of writing in the academic context. The development of an ability to write effectively needs time and practice. It was observed that Second Year EFL Master’s students at Banta 2 University face difficulties in respecting academic writing features despite a good deal of instruction in written expression. Hence, the paper analyzes Master Two students’ exam copies in two subjects, written expression, and research methodology. This study seems appealing because its primary purpose is to investigate the natural causes behind students’ failure in academic writing. It aims to identify students’ lacunas in writing research reports, papers, and theses. To address these objectives, the current study inquires: “Why do so many students fail to write correctly?” To consider the research query as mentioned earlier, an explanation is attempted through content analysis of 196 students’ exam excerpts of research methodology and 191 copies in the exam of written expression. Besides, the research proposal is looked at in a step-by-step chronological order. The combination of good writing and good thinking is presented as the key to academic success. Results indicated that students failed to demonstrate a good command of academic writing norms.
The Inclusion of Polysemes in Non-native English Textbooks: A Corpus-based Study
Authors: Lahlou Hicham , Rahim Hajar Abdul
Published: July 2023

Despite the large number of studies conducted on polysemy, they mostly compare the different methods and techniques to learn a language and establish the extent to which particular sense relations facilitate the learning of second language vocabulary. To our best knowledge, no research has been conducted to determine whether or not polysemy is emphasized in non-native English textbooks. The objective of the present research was to determine the degree to which polysemy is incorporated in English textbooks. Thus, the research question guiding the current study is: To what extent is polysemy incorporated in non-native English textbooks? The study is a corpus-based research that used a data set of 500 words, i.e., 250 words from each of the two books, utilizing the Sketch Engine word list tool and concordance. The polysemy of the resulting words in the concordance lines generated was semantically annotated manually using WordNet and English dictionaries. The results indicated that polysemy is barely stressed in the textbooks under investigation. The study’s results have substantial implications for polysemy in particular and second or foreign language teaching in general.
Improving EFL Teaching in Chinese Universities: Perceptions of Teachers with Oversea Experience
Authors: Xu Xiaoshu , Su Yujie , Xu Lu , Zhang Yunfeng
Published: July 2023

This study aimed to investigate the perceptions of English teachers regarding the adverse effects of teaching English as a Foreign Language (EFL) in China, as well as their proposals for improving EFL instruction in the country. By exploring the views of experienced English teachers, this study provides valuable insights into how English as a Foreign Language pedagogy can be improved in China and other countries. The main research question is about the adverse effects of teaching English as a Foreign Language in Chinese higher education and the ways to improve its instruction. A thematic analysis of semi-structured interviews was conducted on a sample of 20 English teachers who possessed substantial experience teaching in Chinese higher education institutions. The participants’ teaching experience ranged from 3-20 years (SD = 5.3). The analysis involved the establishment of concordant codes and sub-codes, with the aid of two researchers and an external expert, to ensure the reliability and validity of the results. The findings showed that the teachers attributed English as a Foreign Language learners’ English deficiencies to the English teaching curriculum, self-directed learning, and the education system. Finally, the teachers suggested that self-directed learning skills and self-regulation were crucial for effectively applying language in authentic contexts. These findings have implications beyond China and are expected to enhance English pedagogy in other English as a Foreign Language countries. Thus, this research may contribute to improving the effectiveness of English teaching in China and other countries by providing a deeper understanding of the challenges and potential solutions associated with English as a Foreign Language instruction.
Implementation Situation of Information Technology at Local Governance of Nepal
Authors: Pandey Romkant , Malla Vijaya
Published: July 2023

Implementation of broadband strategy, as well as information security basics, are important issues for local governments. Building a framework for ICT infrastructure development and offering e-services for businesses is making the local government a central body, influencing the development of the economy in the region. In this paper, we found that innovative technologies have not been used in service delivery at some local levels of Nepal. Some of the local levels were given the responsibility to the person who does not have any qualifications and knowledge related to information technology. The local government was not to be concerned about the security and sensitivity of the information technology-related equipment and materials used in the office and the capacity of the local level is weak in terms of expanding information technology infrastructures within their area and making necessary policy and legal arrangements for managing the use of information technology. This research focused on integrated software with a large capacity that needs to be developed and sent to all local levels through DoIT, needs to provide the technical knowledge and training for the IT manpower, every local level of Nepal has to develop and implemented its own Local Level IT Policy.
Poisoned baits pose a threat to vultures in Nepal
Authors: Bhusal Krishna Prasad , Chaudhary Ishwari Prasad , Rana Deu Bahadur , Thakuri Deelip Chand , Joshi Ankit Bilash , Karki Bikalpa , Mallord John W.
Published: July 2023

Poisoning is the greatest threat to vultures globally. Asia’s vultures were driven to near extinction through poisoning by the veterinary non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) diclofenac. Since the ban on the veterinary use of diclofenac in Nepal in 2006, there has been a partial recovery of vulture populations in the country. However, other threats are emerging, including other vulture-toxic NSAIDs, as well as other forms of unintentional poisoning. The use of poison baits, whereby animal carcasses are laced with poison to target carnivores, often results in the collateral deaths of vultures. Here, we summarize the data on the number of such poisoning incidents, and the number of vultures killed, between 2011 and 2023. A total of 224 vultures of seven species were found dead at 22 poisoning incidents across the country. Himalayan griffons accounted for over half of the fatalities (n = 108), along with 93 White-rumped vultures and small numbers of four other species. We recommend that conservationists raise the awareness of this issue with local stakeholders, and try to devise mitigation measures to reduce the threat of poisoning to vulture population.
Exhibition Review: Painting Exhibition on Art through the Ages by Hari Prasad Sharma
Authors: Rajbhandari Kayastha Swosti
Published: July 2023

Nepal through the Ages: Reviving Ancient and Medieval Culture and Architecture: A Painting Exhibition of the Complete Works of Senior Artist, Hari Prasad Sharma organized by Nepal Heritage Society, Himal Association and Social Science Baha on September 6 – 26, 2019 at Nepal Art Council, Baber Mahal
Pemanfaatan Rebung Sebagai Makanan Program Diet Yang Bernilai Ekonomis
Authors: Puji Muniarty  , Della Saputri  , Nur Fetiningsih Syaframis  , Muhammad Arman Maulana  , Rafiqa Zulianti  , Siti Nur Alfisahr
Published: July 2023

This study aims to determine the benefits of bamboo shoots as a diet program food that has economic value. The research method used is the library method. The use of bamboo shoots as food, a diet program can provide a long-lasting feeling of fullness because of its fiber content, so that the desire to eat can be controlled. Then bamboo shoots can be used as a support in a diet program with natural ingredients, because bamboo shoots have low sugar, protein and fat content. On the other hand, the use of bamboo shoots as a source of food for the diet program also provides economic benefits.
MESLEK HASTALIKLARI ÜZERİNE BİR ALANYAZIN ARAŞTIRMASI
Authors: BÜYÜK Mehmet , GÜMÜŞ Abdulkadir , AYDIN Sattam , GÖKDEMİR Barış
Published: July 2023

Meslek hastalığı, iş görevlerinin bir sonucu olarak çalışanların refahını geçici veya kalıcı olarak olumsuz yönde etkileyen bir hastalıktır. Bu hastalıkların Türkiye’de belirli hastanelerde teşhis ve tedavi edilmesi gerekmektedir. Türkiye’de meslek hastalıklarını tedavi eden 3 hastane bulunmaktadır. Meslek hastalıkları Sosyal Sigortalar Kanunu Sağlık İşlemleri Yönetmeliği ekinde listelenmiştir. Türkiye'de meslek hastalıklarının önlenmesi, iş yerinde uygun risk yönetimi ve kontrol yöntemlerinin uygulanmasıyla sağlanabilir. İşçilerin, iş verenlerin, güvenlik ve iş sağlığı uzmanlarının katılımı bu hususta önemlidir. Teşhis altyapısının olmamasına ve tıp uzmanlarının bu konuda yeterince eğitimli olmamasına rağmen meslek hastalıklarının teşhisi, sigorta kapsamına girmesine izin verdiği için kritik olabilir ve hastalıkların Türkiye'de sıklıkla ortaya çıkması beklenmektedir.

Dünyada her yıl yüzbinlerce kişinin meslek hastalıklarından öldüğü tahmin edilmektedir. Meslek hastalığını önlemek için çalışma ortamında gerekli önlemleri almak, hastalığın bulaştıktan sonra verdiği zararı telafi etmekten çok daha kolaydır. Meslek hastalığı sosyal güvenliği, meslek hastalıkları oluşmadan önce çalışma ortamındaki riskleri ortadan kaldırmak için alınan iş sağlığı ve güvenliği tedbirlerinin yanı sıra gelirin azalmasını ve artmasını sağlamaya yönelik tazminat yöntemlerini içerir. Bu bağlamda riskler göz önüne alındığında her meslek grubu, çalıştığı alana göre belirli türlerde meslek hastalığı risklerine maruz kalmaktadır. Bu çalışmanın amacı meslek hastalıkları üzerine bir alanyazın araştırması yapmaktır. Çalışmada yapılan incelemeler, meslek hastalıklarının tanı, şüphe ve risk faktörlerinde de farklılık gösterdiğini göstermiştir.