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Dampak Transformasi Pendidikan Nasional dari Kurikulum 2013 ke Kurikulum Merdeka: Kajian Literatur
Authors: Aufaa Marsaa Alyaa , Andaryani Eka Titi
Published: May 2024

The current educational system in Indonesia embraces the 2013 curriculum along with the Independent Campus Learning Curriculum (MBKM), aimed at enhancing the quality of education in the country. This article explores the consequences of transitioning and evolving from the 2013 curriculum to an independent curriculum. The research employs a library study method, focusing on gathering data from various online sources. Both Indonesian and English serve as the primary languages for the collected data. Google Scholar emerges as the predominant online reference source. The findings reveal that the implementation of the 2013 Curriculum has impacted teachers by necessitating greater creativity and innovation in their teaching methods. Moreover, this curriculum demands in-depth understanding and training for educators. Crucially, both curricula share the overarching goal of elevating the quality of education in Indonesia.
Pengaruh Model Pembelajaran Case Based Learning Terhadap Kemampuan Menulis Teks Berita Siswa Kelas XI SMK Swasta YWKA Medan Tahun Pembelajaran 2023/2024
Authors: Sihombing Reggia Margaretha
Published: May 2024

The aim of this research is to examine the impact of the Case Based Learning model on the news text writing skills of XI grade students at SMK Swasta YWKA Medan during the academic year 2023/2024. This study employed a quasi-experimental method utilizing a one-group pre-test post-test design, without a comparison group. The findings of the research revealed that prior to the implementation of the Case Based Learning model, the average news text writing ability of XI grade students at SMK Swasta YWKA Medan during the academic year 2023/2024 was rated as poor, with a mean score of 48.39. However, after the utilization of the Case Based Learning model, the average news text writing ability significantly improved to 77.47, categorized as good. Therefore, it can be concluded that the Case Based Learning model has a significant influence on enhancing the news text writing skills of XI grade students at SMK Swasta YWKA Medan during the academic year 2023/2024.
Analisis Tema dan Gaya Bahasa dalam Novel Kambing Jantan Karya Raditya Dika
Authors: Antonius Alexander Sidauruk  , Marlina Agkris Tambunan  , Vita Riahni Saragih
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk : (1) Mendeskripsikan tema novel “Kambing Jantan” karya Raditya Dika. (2) Mendeskripsikan jenis-jenis gaya bahasa yang sering digunakan pada novel “Kambing Jantan” karya Raditya Dika. Dalam penelitian ini  menggunakan penelitian kualitatif yang merupakan penelitian bersifat deskriptif. Khususnya dalam kasus tentang analisis tema dan  gaya bahasa pada novel “Kambing Jantan” karya Raditya Dika. Hasil dari penelitian ini meliputi: Berdasarkan hasil analisis penelitian maka penulis memberikan kesimpulan sebagai berikut: (1) Dapat diketahui bahwa tema dalam novel “Kambing Jantan” karya Raditya Dika terdapat     dua jenis tema yaitu tema mayor dan minor. (2) Selain menuliskan novel “Kambing Jantan” Raditya dika juga menulis novel yang lain  yaitu Cinta Brontosaurus Manusia Setengah Salmon. (3) Hasil analisis novel “Kambing Jantan” karya Raditya Dika terdapat berbagi jenis-jenis   gaya bahasa yang mencakup, bahasa gaul, majas hiperbola, majas personifikasi.
Peningkatan Prestasi Belajar Biologi Siswa Kelas X SMA Negeri 1 Sungai Lilin melalui Metode Proyek dengan Penilaian Prestasi dan Poster
Authors: Yanti Zeni Okta , Juliana Juliana
Published: May 2024

Implementing the discussion method in studying the topic of Biology, especially in learning about the environment, leaves students unable to apply in real life what they have learned in school. Because of that, in this research, the Project Method through group work was used in the task of recycling organic and inorganic waste. The goal of this research was to enhance the students’ affective, cognitive, and psychomotor ability. The research Project took the form of class action research carried out in two cycles, both of which consisted of planning, implementing, observing, and reflection. The results of the research showed that by implementing the Project Method, the ability of the students increased in all three aspects: the cognitive aspect as evidenced by the daily test scores, the affective aspect as was apparent in the student’s initiative in making posters to raise environmental awareness.
UX evaluation of IoT-based applications for Smart Cities: a rapid systematic review
Authors: Choma Joelma , Zaina Luciana
Published: May 2024

The development of systems based on the Internet of Things (IoT) technologies is becoming increasingly popular in the context of Smart Cities. Recent research in Software Engineering (SE) has investigated the characteristics of these systems and the most appropriate approaches to their design and development. IoT-based applications are strongly characterized by the interaction among multiple devices, users, and services. These characteristics make these applications complex and difficult to evaluate, particularly in terms of User Experience (UX) design. In this study, we performed a rapid systematic review to examine the methods and practices commonly employed for evaluating the UX of IoT-based applications for Smart Cities. We analyzed 43 studies covering different types of IoT-based applications, most in the area of Smart Home. Our findings indicate that user testing questionnaire-based (e.g., SUS - System Usability Scale and UEQ - User Experience Questionnaire) and interviews are the most used methods to evaluate IoT applications, while few studies mentioned user testing based on automated measurement or expert-based reviews. This work contributes to SE research by revealing the need to explore UX evaluation methods based on usage data and the combination of methods for continuous UX evaluation in the context of IoT and Smart Cities.
Um Mapeamento do MPS.Br para o Desenvolvimento de Dispositivos Médicos com Foco em Engenharia de Requisitos
Authors: Marques Johnny , Machado Everton
Published: May 2024

Todos os Dispositivos Médicos precisam atender às regulamentações para garantir a segurança do usuário e do paciente. Isso inclui o software embutido nestes produtos. No Brasil, foi recentemente nacionalizada a ABNT NBR 62304:2023, que se preocupa com o ciclo de vida de software para os dispositivos médicos. Em contrapartida, o Brasil possui um programa de Melhoria do Processo de Software Brasileiro, o MPS.Br de Software, que também estipula Resultados Esperados que refletem uma boa qualidade no desenvolvimento. Também em 2023, o MPS.Br de Software foi atualizado. Assim, o problema de pesquisa abordado neste trabalho envolve “Como que o MPS.Br, por meio dos 4 processos de projeto de desenvolvimento de software é capaz de satisfazer as cláusulas da ABNT NBR 62304:2023?”. A solução proposta envolve a construção de um mapeamento focado inicialmente na atividade “Análise de Requisitos de Software” a ABNT NBR 62304:2023 para os Resultados Esperados do processo de Engenharia de Requisitos do MPS.Br de Software. Assim, os procedimentos metodológicos envolveram cinco etapas descritas neste trabalho envolvendo um grupo focal de especialistas neste domínio de software para dispositivos médicos. Promovendo um mapeamento das cláusulas envolvidas da ABNT NBR 62304:2023 para os Resultados Esperados do processo de Engenharia de Requisitos do MPS.Br de Software.
Construindo Jogos Educacionais Através de Linha de Produto
Authors: Castro Diego
Published: May 2024

Numerosos estudos demonstram que os jogos possuem a capacidade de atrair a atenção dos alunos e são, portanto, utilizados para ensinar diversas disciplinas, sendo uma delas à Engenharia de Software (ES). O desenvolvimento de jogos é uma tarefa demorada que envolve vários colaboradores e estágios. Como resultado, um grande número de jogos educacionais são desenvolvidos a partir de jogos pré-existentes, o que é semelhante à abordagem oportunista de Reutilização de Software (RS). Além disso, existem diferentes tipos / versões de jogos, que em grande parte das vezes podem apresentar características semelhantes. A Linha de Produtos de Software (LPS) é uma área de pesquisa dentro da RS, que envolve uma metodologia projetada para consolidar sistemas que compartilham um conjunto comum de recursos para desenvolver softwares semelhantes. Portanto, o objetivo desta pesquisa é desenvolver uma LPS de jogos educacionais para agilizar o processo de desenvolvimento e expansão de jogos com foco em ES, disponibilizando a mesma para os docentes para que eles consigam gerar seus próprios jogos em um curto período de tempo e com mínimo esforço, podendo ainda expandir e reaproveitar jogos previamente criados por meio da LPS.
Utilizando o GenderMag para aprimorar UX em plataformas educacionais
Authors: Souza Kethelen do Carmo , Gomes Genildo , Gadelha Bruno , Conte Tayana
Published: May 2024

No contexto do desenvolvimento de software, o viés de gênero pode se refletir em produtos que favorecem ou prejudicam um determinado gênero. O artigo aborda a integração do método GenderMag e das heurísticas de Nielsen na elicitação de requisitos para a experiência do usuário, com foco na inclusão de gênero no design de software, especialmente em sistemas de gestão de aprendizagem (LMSs). A metodologia empregada envolve a aplicação do método GenderMag na inspeção de duas plataformas LMSs, o Moodle e o Google Classroom, com a adaptação de personas baseadas nesse método. Os problemas identificados através do GenderMag foram analisados à luz das heurísticas de Nielsen. Como resultado, foram elicitados 6 recomendações derivados da identificação de viés de gênero nas interfaces, funcionalidades e interações oferecidas pelas plataformas LMSs. Os resultados evidenciam a importância de considerar a diversidade de usuários para garantir uma experiência de uso inclusiva.
Análise da experiência do consumidor no setor automotivo: um projeto P&D com a Renault do Brasil
Authors: Cancio Geovany A. D. , Teixeira Marcelo , Patriota Diego S.
Published: May 2024

No setor automotivo, empresas competem pela liderança de mercado a partir de estratégias centralizadas no entendimento dos consumidores. Em geral, esse entendimento se concentra em domínios específicos da experiência, sem considerar o efeito encadeado de um conjunto de expectativas. A solução proposta neste artigo captura o efeito integrado e multidimensional da interação do consumidor com a empresa. Por meio de engenharia de dados, um dataset é construído para integrar as experiências dos usuários, a partir do qual uma estrutura de insights é gerada com opções de reconfiguração dinâmica para melhor compreender cada perfil de consumo. A solução é testada e ilustrada mediante um estudo de caso envolvendo dados reais da Renault.
Thinking, Alternatively: The Application of Art, Philosophy and Holistic Practice in the Teaching of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Authors: Challen Christine , Sidebottom Kay
Published: May 2024

The challenge for education in contemporary times is how to combine rich subject knowledge with conceptualization, whilst also supporting curiosity, criticality and creative problem-solving through application. More importantly is the embedding of well-being in curriculums to ensure the evolution of being, becoming, and thriving subjects towards enhancing life-long learning. This chapter will explore the potential of interdisciplinary working across philosophy and the humanities to develop the kinds of critical education required. Using practical examples, we will demonstrate how educators can think in interdisciplinary ways, within the constraints of formal curricula activity. We will explore opportunities for ‘thinking, alternatively’ across STEM subjects, focusing particularly on the role of art and philosophy. Drawing on posthuman thinking and the work of Deleuze, Guattari, Dewey and others, we consider philosophy to be an active and creative practice which can work to open new ontological positions and modes of thought. We consider how art can work with science, not as a tool in the service of understanding scientific concepts, but to reimagine what science is, what it can do, and to break down nature/culture binaries. We aim to show how transdisciplinary educational practice can aid human and non-human well-being, through reframed relations within and without the classroom.
Interview with Frederick Wiseman
Authors: Peary Gerald
Published: May 2024

This chapter presents an interview with veteran documentarian Frederick Wiseman about his Public Housing, filmed in an African-American housing project in Chicago. Wiseman explains his philosophy of doing interviews, perhaps having coffee with those he talks with but never becoming intimate friends. He says that he picked this housing project to film precisely because there were so many problems: unemployed on welfare, people using drugs, and gang warfare. But Wiseman does not go into this or any film with a thesis to prove or disprove. “The shooting of the film is the research.” His film crew was only three: himself doing sound, a cameraman, and an assistant to help with equipment.
Hot Property
Authors: Hunter Avalyn
Published: May 2024

The chapter opens with a discussion of a foot injury discovered after Black Gold's second race and its possible impact on his later career. It then continues with Black Gold's early racing career and the revelation that he ran well in mud, followed by a race at Jefferson Park in which he shattered the existing track record. That in turn leads to early attempts to buy the colt and a newspaper interview that provides insight into Rosa Hoots's relationship to Black Gold at that point in his career. It concludes with a foreshadowing of Black Gold as a Kentucky Derby prospect.
One Man’s Dream
Authors: Hunter Avalyn
Published: May 2024

This chapter discusses the origin of the Kentucky Derby, beginning with a biographical sketch of its founder, Meriweather Lewis Clark, Jr., and covering how he became involved with horse racing. It then turns to the specific circumstances of the Derby's founding and how Clark conceived his dream for the Churchill Downs track and the Kentucky Derby based on his experiences with European racing. Tracing the history of the Derby through its early years, the chapter looks at the increasing rifts between Colonel Clark and the Eastern racing establishment, as well as the effects of his own limitations on the Derby's growth and development. It concludes with Clark's suicide and the financial crisis that threatened to end the Kentucky Derby.
Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler
Authors: Hunter Avalyn
Published: May 2024

The chapter opens with Black Gold's sharp win in the Sarazen Purse and discusses the victory's impact on the Louisiana bookmaking community. After covering Black Gold's less impressive win in his next outing, it shows the shifting opinions about him among sportswriters, contrasted with the opinions of Rosa Hoots and some of the people who owned and trained the colt's prospective rivals. The chapter concludes with a description of Black Gold's easy win in the Louisiana Derby, which solidified his status as a Kentucky Derby candidate.
Object Tracking using Modified Hexagonal Search Algorithm
Authors: Ghoul Khalid , Zaidi Sofiane , Laboudi Zakaria
Published: May 2024

Object tracking is one of the most important problems in computer vision, so many methods have been proposed to solve it. The principle of object tracking mainly relies on motion estimation to track the motion of objects. In motion estimation, a variety of algorithms based on block matching have been proposed in order to address diverse issues such as reducing the number of search points, computational complexity. Although existing methods for object tracking provide good results, most of them face performance issues related to computation time. In this work, we propose a modified hexagonal search algorithm (MHS) to improve computation time of estimated motion while preserving efficiency. The proposed algorithm proceeds in three steps. In the first step, a small hexagonal pattern is used to find the smaller motion vectors. In the second step, the large hexagonal pattern is used to determine the direction of motion. In the third step, the small hexagonal search pattern is used to find the final solution. The MHS algorithm is used within the object tracking system after performing the object detection step. To validate our proposal, we consider several video sequences. The experimental results show that MHS outperforms some related works
Towards Robust IDSs: An Integrated Approach of Hybrid Feature Selection and Machine Learning
Authors: Al-Omari Mohammad , Al-Haija Qasem Abu
Published: May 2024

Due to the rapid growth of technology, the urgency for effective cybersecurity systems has become increasingly critical, notably within the paradigm of the Internet of Things (IoT) and Cloud services. With an increasing number of security features in communication protocols, there is a heightened need for systems to manage this complexity and protect assets efficiently. Machine learning (ML) techniques are increasingly indispensable in identifying and mitigating cyber threats. However, the vast number of security features can affect the performance of these techniques. This research presents a hybrid feature selection approach integrating Correlation Analysis (CA) and Mutual Information (MI) as filter methods. Moreover, Recursive Feature Elimination with Cross-Validation (RFECV) is also integrated as a wrapper method to identify highly ranked security features efficiently. These selected features are then deployed in tree-based classifiers, namely, Decision Tree (DT) and Random Forest (RF) classifiers, for predicting cyber-attacks. The proposed system is validated using a real-world dataset specific to a Network Intrusion Detection System (NIDS). The empirical results demonstrate that it can detect attacks effectively and significantly reduce the computational complexity compared to existing approaches. Therefore, the proposed system can enhance cybersecurity measures in complex network environments.
OptCatB: Optuna Hyperparameter Optimization Model to Forecast the Educational Proficiency of Immigrant Students based on CatBoost Regression
Authors: Jeganathan Selvaprabu , Lakshminarayanan Arun Raj , Parthasarathy Saravanan , Abdul Azeez Khan A. , Sathick K. Javubar
Published: May 2024

A person's poor educational performance or academic success would hinder the struggle against poverty that plagues humanity, particularly for children who are close to completing high school. This study examines the PISA dataset containing immigrant student information from nations like the UAE, New Zealand, Canada, Qatar, Spain, and Australia. As a result, they place a high priority on analyzing the performance of immigrant students to provide them with a high-quality education. Based on the data analysis and interpretation of the findings, factors like early arrival, late arrival, wealth factors, family circumstances, and a multitude of other socioeconomic factors have an influence on the performance of students in reading, math, and science scores. The proposed OptCatB model makes predictions regarding the academic success of immigrant students by applying an optimized CatBoost regressor by keeping reading, math, and science as target variables. We trained the model using the optimized parameters after tuning the hyperparameters of the CatBoost algorithm by using a hyperparameter optimization technique termed Optuna. The OptCatB model outperformed compared to the other selected regression models with RMSE of 54.231, MAE of 43.104, MAPE of 9.931 and RSE of 0.54.
The Drivers of Big Data Analytics Adoption and its Impact on Corporate Entrepreneurship
Authors: Al-ma’aitah Mohammad Atwah
Published: May 2024

BD analytics (BDA) has been steadily garnering interest among academicians and users, considering its advantages, drawbacks, and anticipated outcomes. This study investigates the determinants of BDA adoption regarding the impact of BDA adoption on corporate entrepreneurship. Data on pharmaceutical industry corporations were obtained from 219 responses to a questionnaire. SPSS 29 and AMOS 29 were used to analyze data. The findings show that relative advantages, security concerns, top management support, organizational readiness, competitive pressures, and partner pressures positively influence BDA adoption. The results also reveal a positive impact of BDA on corporate entrepreneurship. The results of this study can contribute to practitioners becoming competent in diagnosing the essential factors that inspire or impede corporations in adopting BDA applications. Moreover, this study may offer valuable managerial insights for policymakers to enhance corporate entrepreneurship by efficiently exploiting BDA capabilities.
IoT-Traffic Networks Effective Features Based on NSGA-II Technique
Authors: Mohammed Sahar Jasim , Mohammed Mohammed Sami , Nasir Nihad Mahmoud
Published: May 2024

Applying approaches such as crowding distance between samples that belong to the Non/Dominated Sorting version of the Genetic Algorithm type II can gradually improve the feature subset by selecting the most relevant based on their distance values. The number of subsets has been decreased for the applied dataset from (41) features to (29) features with accuracy maintained after applying machine learning techniques. K-NN, SVM, and DT provided an improvement in predicted accuracy from (80.81, 76.6, and 86.7) to (81.9, 81.6, and 87.6) with features minimizations based on the proposed model. In addition, a study was done on the applied dataset for level and basic types of IoT regarding its affection on prediction accuracy with specifying a value of these features. This study was also done after applying the crowding distance with info gain for the first 10 features of 29 in total plus a comparison with four feature selection methods. The packet as a level type as well as the basic type was the most dominant feature of all other IoT features on the prediction accuracy. The accuracy of overall utilized Machine learning was maintained or even increased regarding these types only, especially for SVM. Connection level features and traffic types (such as the same service or same host) were less effective features on the overall machine learning prediction accuracy. This study was done for the NSL-KDD dataset to record reasonable numbers with more variety to protect machine learning methods from frequent records affection. In addition to accuracy, other evaluated parameters were done such as Precision, Recall, ROC, and PRC area to demonstrate the privileges of features minimization. This study was compared to relative studies based on feature specification or not with accuracy evaluations based on state-of-the-art methods. Packet level had a 3.8% effective ratio on the SVM method, while Basic type had a 4.5% effective ratio on the same overall SVM accuracy. Comparisons have been provided to demonstrate the validity of these results with previously utilized methods.
Smart Parking Management System Using IoT
Authors: Alsafar Bshayer S. , Alzaher Dhay M. , ALshwukh Raghad W. , Darwish Afnan M. , Ahmed Thowiba E. , Alyahyan Eyman A. , Alboaneen Dabiah , El-Sharawy Enas E.
Published: May 2024

Considering the continuous growth of urban populations and the expansion of cities, alongside an increase in the number of vehicles, the organization and availability of car parks have emerged as critical aspects of urban planning. This development is indicative of a society's cultural depth and level of urbanization. Most parking facilities experience a range of issues, including overcrowding, which leads to traffic congestion, significant delays, and missed appointments. Furthermore, the scarcity of shaded parking spots often results in vehicles being exposed to direct sunlight, rain, and dust, potentially causing long-term damage. This paper proposes the development of a smart parking management system utilizing Internet of Things (IoT) techniques to address these challenges. The system includes a display that provides a map of the parking area and indicates the nearest available spot via a button adjacent to the screen. Infrared sensors are employed to detect vehicle presence, updating the database in real-time. Additionally, a real-time database has been designed using the Firebase platform to monitor the status of parking spots. The anticipated outcome of the proposed system is a substantial reduction in the time and effort required to locate an optimal parking space, thereby mitigating traffic and air pollution associated with increased vehicle numbers.
Why is Milton ‘Milto’? Giovanni Salzilli, John Milton, and Aelian
Authors: Ronnick Michele Valerie ,   Marquette University Press
Published: May 2024

In 1638 the Italian scholar Giovanni Salzilli sent the young John Milton who had recently arrived in Italy a short Latin poem in which Salzilli addressed Milton as ‘Milto.’ He did not use the more commonly found form of Milton’s Latin name, Miltonus and Miltonius. Using archival and print materials as evidence this paper examines this apparent hapax legomenon and suggests that its source can be found in Aelian’s Varia Historia.
From A Preliminary Question to Any Possible Treatment of Suicidal Ideations
Authors:   National University of Córdoba (UNC), Argentina., Máximo Balzarini Marco
Published: May 2024

The present work aims to provide therapeutic tools for the treatment of suicidal ideas. However, it is necessary prior to dispensing treatment to be aware of some questions about the mode of enjoyment of the current hyper-moderate era. All possible treatment from the psychoanalysis of Lacanian orientation of subjects with suicidal ideas will be based on this warning. First, a historical reading of suicide is presented, from ancient Greek Roman times to the present day, taking as its axis the conception of suicide along with the associated causes. Second, a development on the differences between suicide and euthanasia. Finally, a reading of the time from the concept of depression. The question that guides the work is how the possible treatment of patients with suicidal ideas is based on the coordinates of the social context and the historical moment? It is obtained as a result that suicide is a consequence not only of the signifiers of an era, but of the primacy of masturbatory enjoyment. In conclusion, the therapeutic tools to moderate enjoyment in patients with suicidal ideas are based on the coordinates of a time, so they fail over time, as the techniques that were once used to treat suicides fail.
General complication of laparoscopic surgery, necesary review
Authors:   First-degree specialist in general surgery and assistant professor., Morales Anthony Alvarez , Echevarría Yosniel Lugo ,   First-degree specialist in general surgery and assistant professor., Mursulí Anaisa León ,   Comprehensive general stomatology specialist., Rodríguez Pedro Rolando López ,   First- and second-degree specialist in general surgery, assistant professor, assistant researcher and consulting professor.
Published: May 2024

Introduction: “Minimal Access Surgery” began in animal laboratories and was later studied in selected academic centers where it was imported to community hospitals only when its benefits and safety were established. Objectives: To conduct a detailed review of Complications of laparoscopic surgery with emphasis on those related to entry into the abdominal cavity and bile duct surgery given their high frequency and lethality. Subject and methods: A detailed search of literature published in Spanish and English was carried out through PubMed/MEDLINE, Cochrane's registry of systematic reviews and randomized controlled studies, using key words such as “laparoscopic entry”, “trocars injury”, “laparoscopy”. complications”, “laparoscopic injury” and “optical trocars”. Meta-analyses, randomized clinical studies, clinical guidelines, review articles and case series were mainly selected.Conclusions: Laparoscopy is a relatively safe procedure, however, great care must be taken during access to the abdominal cavity because the majority of complications occur during entry.
Implementation of the E-Ticket System in the Prosecution of Traffic Violations in Cirebon City
Authors: Fadilah Dhelfa Nur , Anzani Indri , Wulandari Sri , Lestari Aghnia Dian
Published: May 2024

This study aims to analyze the application of the E-Ticket system in prosecuting traffic violations in Cirebon City. E-Tilang is an electronic ticketing system implemented by the Indonesian National Police (Polri) in an effort to enforce traffic law and order. The research method used is a qualitative method with data collection techniques through observation, interviews, and documentation. The informants in this study were the Head and Members of the Cirebon City Police Traffic Unit. The results showed that E-Tilang in Cirebon City has not run optimally. Some of the obstacles faced are accountability such as limited human resources in the police who only have 22 members of Satlantas, lack of socialization to the public and the number of people unfamiliar with technology so that E-Tilang is considered complicated. In terms of centralization such as the lack of E-Tilang camera devices installed, and the inaccuracy of vehicle ownership data that has not been changed. The security of violator data is an important concern. E-Tilang camera devices are planned to be used in the future, along with the improvement of the mobile E-Tilang system.
Războiul electronic cognitiv avansat: sporirea superiorității strategice prin sisteme inteligente
Authors:   Romanian Academy, Sfetcu Nicolae
Published: May 2024

Războiul electronic cognitiv reprezintă o schimbare de paradigmă în domeniul războiului electronic, valorificând progresele din știința cognitivă, învățarea automată și inteligența artificială pentru a spori eficacitatea operațiunilor de război electronic. Pe măsură ce tehnologia continuă să avanseze, rolul războiului electronic cognitiv este probabil să devină din ce în ce mai proeminent în viitoarele operațiuni militare, modelând peisajul războiului modern. Acest articol explorează conceptul de război electronic cognitiv, semnificația sa, provocările și potențialele implicații viitoare.
Teoria generală a relativității
Authors:   Romanian Academy, Sfetcu Nicolae
Published: May 2024

Relativitatea generală este o teorie metrică a gravitației. La baza ei sunt ecuațiile lui Einstein, care descriu relația dintre geometria unei varietăți patrudimensionale, pseudo-Riemanniene, reprezentând spațiu-timpul și energia-impulsul conținut în acel spațiu-timp. Fenomenele care în mecanica clasică sunt atribuite acțiunii forței gravitaționale (cum ar fi mișcarea liberă, mișcarea orbitală și traiectoriile navelor spațiale), corespund mișcării inerțiale într-o geometrie curbată a spațiu-timpului în relativitatea generală; nu există nici o forță gravitațională care să deviexe obiecte de pe căile lor naturale, drepte. În schimb, gravitația corespunde schimbărilor în proprietățile spațiului și timpului, care, la rândul lor, schimbă cele mai drepte căi pe care obiectele le vor urma în mod natural. Curbura este, la rândul său, cauzată de energia-impulsul materiei. Relativitatea generală a schimbat fundamental noţiunea de timp și gravitație prin introducerea ideii de spaţiu-timp curbat. În relativitatea generală, ”spațiu-timpul spune materiei cum să se miște, iar materia spune spațiu-timpului cum să se curbeze.” Deși relativitatea generală nu este singura teorie relativistă a gravitației, este cea mai simplă teorie și este conformă cu datele experimentale.
Busting Textual Bodices: Gender, Reading, and the Popular Romance
Authors: Ricker-Wilson Carol
Published: May 2024

Examines the discussions and writings of a group of working-class female high school students reading popular romances as a group independent-study project. Offers a resistant view of what “escapist” reading might be escaping from. Demonstrates the thoughtful and critical responses of these students, all in low-track classes, as they looked for complications and contradictions.
Seeing through the Lenses of Gender: Beyond Male/Female Polar
Authors: Greenbaum Vicky
Published: May 2024

Describes how a high school English teacher uses the metaphor of “lenses” to help her students learn to see through the eyes of another and come to understand their experiences. Discusses how this fosters students’ awareness of gender as a lens to view the world; reduces their resistance to acknowledging other viewpoints; and encourages awareness of gender polarization.
Young Adult Literature: 1997 Honor List: An Unlikely Assortment of Heroes
Authors: Crowe Chris
Published: May 2024

Presents the annual “Honor List” of books for young adults for 1997. Offers substantial descriptions of eight books with an unlikely assortment of heroes.
Making English Classrooms Happier Places to Learn
Authors: Meeks Lynn Langer
Published: May 2024

Lynn Langer Meeks describes her use of Brian Cambourne’s theory of literacy learning—immersion, demonstration, expectations, responsibility, approximations, employment, response, and engagement—as a way to make it more likely for her students to learn.
Standards Revisited: The Importance of Being There
Authors: Smagorinsky Peter
Published: May 2024

Argues that the IRA/NCTE Standards should provide a starting point for both local and national discussions of what it means to have standards, what effects standards can have, and how to go about developing them. Offers a set of questions that teachers might consider regarding what their own standards might be.
Young Adult Literature: English Teachers Are From Mars, Students Are From Venus (But YA Books Can Help Interplanetary Understanding)
Authors: Crowe Chris
Published: May 2024

Discusses how alien students and teachers are to each other, especially when it comes to literature. Argues that these differences are at the root of many difficulties faced in helping students become readers and appreciate literature. Offers brief descriptions of 10 new or overlooked young-adult books worth reading.
Frameworks for Learning: A Literacy Fable
Authors: Wile J M
Published: May 2024

Describes the author’s recent out-of-classroom experience which got him thinking about teaching, about school literacy experiences, and about the way that truly skillful teachers are probably the best listeners, who recognize their own skillfulness and are able to share their expertise with their students.
Doing His Own Thing: A Mexican-American Kindergartner Becomes Literate at Home and School
Authors: Mulhern Margaret M.
Published: May 2024

Examines a child’s stance toward becoming literate in Spanish at home and school. Discusses the kinds of literacy activities he engaged in and the context in which he did so. Points out this child’s ability to make connections between various literacy contexts, and suggests ways that teachers can foster similar connections for other children.
Putting Theory and Research in the Context of History
Authors: Goodman Kenneth S.
Published: May 2024

Reflects on the author’s (an influential educator and researcher) lifetime of research and teaching, and on the influence of his research on literacy education at this moment in history. States that he believes his work has made a difference because it has struck a chord in the minds of teachers.
The Teacher as Dostoevskian Novelist
Authors: Lensmire Timothy J.
Published: May 2024

Investigates how teaching and the teacher’s role in elementary and secondary school writing classes have been conceptualized by leading workshop advocates. Uses M. Bakhtin’s writing on F. Dostoevsky to develop a metaphor of the writing teacher as novelist. Argues that workshop visions of teaching and the teacher’s role mystify meaning-making and ignore the workings of power.
The Tesoros Literacy Project: An Experiment in Democratic Communities
Authors: DeStigter Todd
Published: May 2024

Narrates effects of a 10-week literacy project, a collaboration between Latino English-as-a-Second-Language students and at-risk Anglo counterparts in a rural high school in the upper midwest. Highlights "treasures" of their experience as they gather to read Spanish- and English-language literature, to write stories and poems, and to revise each other’s work.
Critical Inquiries into Language in an Urban Classroom
Authors: Fecho Bob
Published: May 2024

Describes a teacher-research study using interpretive methods to address the question how learning about language connects secondary students to their world. Profiles three student inquirers, finding the students deepened their awareness of the role language plays in their lives.
Creating Community and Coherence in High School Literature Curricula
Authors: Applebee Arthur N. , Burroughs Robert , Stevens Anita S.
Published: May 2024

Studies how experienced teachers of literature created a sense of continuity and coherence in a curriculum over relatively long periods of time. Finds that although the classrooms created a stable set of domain conventions, similarity in broad topics and goals within the curriculum masked great diversity at the level of classroom practice.
Instructional Note – Tape Recorders and the Commuter Student: Bypassing the Red Pen
Authors: Kates Ronald
Published: May 2024

Discusses several ways in which tape-recorded responses by the instructor to student writing can benefit commuter students. Discusses how the audio cassette responses are paired with a series of questions on the writing process and how the author shapes his tape-recorded comments. Notes student responses about the advantages of this approach.
Forsaking the Big Desk: Whole Language in the College Classroom
Authors: Day Kami
Published: May 2024

Describes the experience of a college teacher teaching, for the first time, an introduction to literature course with a whole-language approach. Describes how she abandoned her position as imparter-of-knowledge and as authority, and joined the students as one of many readers and writers. Discusses how class activities were structured and notes students’ enthusiasm.
Agoraphobia
Authors: Cronwall Brian
Published: May 2024

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Message from the Editors
Authors: Rief Linda , Barbieri Maureen
Published: May 2024

For this themed issue, “Vision and Voice,” the editors comment on the relationship of visual arts to language arts, and encourage teachers to engage with the arts: a greater understanding of what we paint or draw affects not only how we see but also how we write and read, how we view other works of art, and, ultimately, how we live.
A Child’s Spell
Authors: Becker Linda
Published: May 2024

Describes the author’s odyssey, first of shock and grief at the death of one daughter and the serious injury of another; then of slow rebuilding, healing, and inspiration to others though the publication of her deceased daughter’s writings; and finally of discovery as the author pursues her dream of writing and illustrating a child’s picture book.
Journals for Generations
Authors: Morrison Carol
Published: May 2024

It is the family stories that provide me with the most satisfaction and constitute the most enjoyable writing I have attempted. I have begun writing across the generations in two different journals with my daughter and my mother. The journals provide opportunities to tell our stories, communicate with each other, and express our thoughts and feelings.
The Family Tree: Nurturing Language Growth through "All the Parts of Me"
Authors: Vreeland Patricia
Published: May 2024

Describes a month-long project in an eighth-grade English classroom in which students (from many countries, many of them immigrants) read an array of bicultural literature, and each researched, wrote, and compiled a many-faceted Family Tree notebook. Shows how students can achieve both their own cultural authenticity and English language competence without loss of personal voice.
The Way In Is the Way Out: Poetry Writing in the Classroom
Authors: Frazier Hood C. , Wellen Charlotee
Published: May 2024

Describes how two teachers approach poetry writing with at-risk high school students over a 12-week period, structuring activities to initiate poetry as language play, selecting model poems that are developmentally appropriate, and organizing writing assignments that encourage students to draw on their individual experiences. Discusses conducting a poetry workshop and evaluating students’ poetry.
Health Misinformation on Social Media in Bangladesh: Public Health Impact and Mitigation Strategies
Authors: Labonno Nusrat Jahan , bin Ahsan Wahid
Published: May 2024

The dissemination of health misinformation via digital platforms poses a significant risk to public health in Bangladesh, with many individuals acting on false information. This study aims to understand how the general population engages with health-related content, identify the causes and impact of misinformation, and offer recommendations to mitigate this issue. Using a mixed-methods approach, the study combines qualitative data from detailed interviews with quantitative data from online surveys. Key findings indicate a widespread tendency to trust and follow health recommendations found online, often without verification, leading to potential health risks. The study emphasizes the importance of adhering to authentic medical advice and highlights the need for an integrated approach involving healthcare professionals and government initiatives to combat misinformation. Recommendations include improving digital literacy, enhancing fact-checking mechanisms, and promoting credible health information sources.
Model Peramalan Toko Swalayan XYZ dengan Backpropagation Neural Network
Authors: Maharani Gusti Ayu Agung Putri Pramesti , Parwita Wayan Gede Suka
Published: May 2024

Data penjualan barang di toko swalayan XYZ termasuk ke dalam jenis data time series. Setelah melihat  keseluruhan data, pola data dari kategori body care adalah stasioner dimana kategori ini mengalami penurunan dan kenaikan penjualan tiap bulannya, dapat dikatakan bahwa fluktuasi dari data kategori tersebut lumayan stabil. Salah satu analisis time series adalah peramalan, peramalan dapat dilakukan dengan berbagai metode namun pemilihan metode disesuaikan lagi dengan kondisi datanya. Penulis menggunakan metode backpropagation neural network karena dapat memproses data dengan jumlah yang besar seperti data penjualan. Pada kasus data time series ini, metode backpropagation neural network memiliki kemampuan untuk mempelajari pola – pola kompleks dengan berbagai model arsitektur yang mungkin sulit dilakukan oleh pendekatan lain. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah menghasilkan model terbaik dengan akurasi yang baik pula dari metode backpropagation neural network dalam meramalkan data penjualan ini. Hasil dari penelitian ini yaitu dari 50 model yang dicoba, dihasilkan 2 model terbaik yaitu model 42 dengan arsitektur 13-15-10 yang menghasilkan MAPE sebesar 23,10% den model 41 dengan arsitektur 13-14-10 yang menghasilkan MSE sebesar 10,12.
Analysis of the Use of Social Media as a Means of Spreading Hate Speech
Authors: Amanda Talitha Bea
Published: May 2024

Hate speech in Indonesian is hate speech that cannot be precisely defined. Social media, in its definition is a platform that is used freely without pay, and any binding regulations. This freedom allows individuals who are constrained by the rules to voice their opinions through social media. Hate speech can target anyone indiscriminately. Victims of hate speech not only experience defamation but also get psychological injuries that can lead to death. There must be a binding battle for individuals who express their opinions too freely on existing platforms and have no legal provisions. Cooperation between nations is needed in the suppression of hate speech.
Analysis of Pedestrian Steel Bridge Subjected the Seismic Load And Wind Load Using Damper at Different Span
Authors:   Student of M. TECH, Department of Structural Engineering, BIT College Bamni Ballarpur, Maharastra, India., Nagapure Siddhesh R. , Padmawar Kirti
Published: May 2024

A Pedestrian steel truss bridge model was created by using structural analysis by software. With the similar loading and support condition the 3D model was analyzed for different span like 20m, 25m,30m the basic emphasis has been given decreases the response of structure member by providing damper at different span I section Girder, steel plate thickness. Steel girder and M40 grade of concrete is used for column section in Etab software. The dynamic loading caused by moving pedestrian and earthquake and wind load, Excessive vibration in footbridges usually occurs when they are subjected to rhythmic dynamic loads caused by human activities like walking and running. In order to mitigate the human induced vibrations in footbridges, an increase in the damping ratio is often suggested as the most economical approach. Tuned mass dampers have been widely used for this purpose, however, their installation and maintenance costs are high. This has encouraged researchers to examine the efficiency of the other types of dampers. Viscoelastic dampers have been successfully employed for vibration mitigation of structures against wind and earthquake loads.
Assessing Entrepreneurial Sentiment: A Study of SIDBI's Impact in Eastern Uttar Pradesh
Authors:   Research Scholar, Department of Commerce, Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India., Kumar Jha Gautam , Dwivedi Pushkar
Published: May 2024

This study delves into the assessment of entrepreneurial sentiment towards the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) and its impact on Eastern Uttar Pradesh (U.P.). Entrepreneurship plays a pivotal role in economic development, particularly in regions like the Eastern U.P., which are characterized by diverse socio-economic challenges. SIDBI, established as a specialized financial institution for SME promotion, offers a range of financial and non-financial support to entrepreneurs across India. However, the perception of entrepreneurs towards SIDBI's activities in Eastern U.P. remains underexplored. This study employs a mixed-method approach, incorporating quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews, to evaluate entrepreneurs' awareness, utilization, and perception of SIDBI's initiatives. The findings aim to shed light on the effectiveness of SIDBI's interventions, the challenges faced by entrepreneurs, and opportunities for enhancing support mechanisms. Ultimately, this research seeks to inform policymakers, financial institutions, and entrepreneurial support organizations about the ground realities and aspirations of entrepreneurs in the Eastern U.P., thereby facilitating informed decision-making and fostering inclusive growth.
How to increase the reliability of assessment of apparent water losses in water supply systems?
Authors: Babić Branislav , Đukić Aleksandar
Published: May 2024

Water losses are an important indicator of the condition of the water supply system. The goal of every water company is to reduce as much as possible the amounts of non-revenue water. Significant research has been conducted and various tools and methods have been developed to estimate the components of real water losses, while uncertainty of apparent water losses componets remained high. The paper proposes a methodology for determining apparent and real water losses in the water supply system, with an emphasis on apparent water losses estimations. Monte Carlo calculation algorithm is used to evaluate the uncertainty of the obtained results. The methodology for determining apparent and real water losses was applied on the example of the city of Požarevac (central Serbia), both for the entire system and at DMA level. It was concluded that the proposed methodology can significantly increase the reliability of the estimation of apparent water losses.