bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
LITERASI PENATALAKSANAAN KEJANG DAN TERSEDAK UNTUK MASYARAKAT UMUM DI KAYEN WEDOMARTANI SLEMAN YOGYAKARTA
Authors: Pujiastuti Diah
Published: November 2024

Kondisi gawat darurat tidak hanya terjadi di tempat-tempat yang ramai tetapi juga dalam lingkungan pemukiman warga atau perumahan warga. Misalnya, sedang makan tiba-tiba tersedak, atau kena luka bakar, dan kejang dirumah karena kondisi demam. Situasi-situasi tersebut perlu ditangai segera dalam hitungan menit bahkan detik sehingga perlu pengetahuan dan pelatihan secara praktis bagi setiap warga tentang pertolongan pertama pada kondisi gawat darurat pada lingkungan keluarga dan perumahan. Urgensi dari permasalahan kegawatdaruratan tersedak pada anak dapat menyebabkan kematian, sangat perlu untuk dilakukan edukasi terkait penanganan kegawatdaruratan tersedak pada anak dan kejang demam pada anak.. Masyarakat di Kampung Kayen, Wedomartani, Ngemplak, Sleman, belum memahami metode-metode penatalaksanaan kegawatdaruratan pada secara detail selain itu juga belum pernah ada pelatihan tentang penanganan kegawatdaruratan pada sehingga perlu dilakukan pelatihan dalam upaya meningkatnya kemandirian warga dalam penanganan kondisi kegawatdaruratan tesedak dan kejang. Kegiatan ini sebagai salah satu upaya penanganan dan mengurangi mortalitas kasus tersedak pada anak dan kejang demam pada anak. Kegiatan dilaksanakan meliputi pemberian edukasi tentang penatalaksanaan kejang dan tersedak untuk masyarakat umum. Kegiatan penyuluhan tentang penatalaksanaan kejang dan tersedak untuk diawali dengan pemberian pretest sebanyak 7 item pertanyaan (terlampir) untuk warga. Kegiatan pre-test dilakukan untuk melihat tingkat pengetahuan warga tentang penanganan kejang dan tersedak. Nilai rerata sebelum edukasi didapatkan skor 3,53 dan setelah edukasi didapatkan skor 5,19 dari total skor 7. Peningkatan nilai ini menunjukkan bahwa meningkatkan pemahaman warga setelah dilakukan edukasi penanganan kegawatan tersedak dan kejang dengan penyuluhan dan demonstrasi
WORKSHOP PEMBUATAN POJOK CERIA (CINTA EDUKASI, RAGAM INSPIRASI ANAK) BAGI GURU SD PADA FASE A KURIKULUM MERDEKA
Authors: Kristin* Firosalia , Setiawan Yohana , Sari Fransiska Faberta Kencana
Published: November 2024

Salah satu tantangan yang kita hadapi sebagai pendidik adalah menciptakan suasana belajar yang menyenangkan dan memfasilitasi kebebasan belajar bagi siswa, sesuai dengan prinsip Kurikulum Merdeka. Dalam konteks ini, Pojok Ceria hadir sebagai solusi inovatif yang dapat digunakan di kelas untuk mendukung pembelajaran yang interaktif, kreatif, dan bermakna. Pojok Ceria merupakan area khusus dalam kelas yang didesain secara kreatif dan interaktif untuk mendukung proses pembelajaran. Pojok ini tidak hanya sekadar dekorasi, tetapi juga sarana yang memfasilitasi siswa untuk belajar dengan cara yang lebih menarik dan partisipatif. Dalam konteks Kurikulum Merdeka, Pojok Ceria memainkan peran penting dalam menciptakan lingkungan belajar yang menyenangkan, sesuai dengan tuntutan kurikulum yang mendorong pembelajaran aktif dan bermakna. Dengan konsep yang menarik, estetis, dan fungsional, Pojok Ceria memberikan ruang bagi siswa untuk memahami materi pelajaran secara lebih mendalam melalui aktivitas mandiri dan kolaboratif. Misalnya dalam pelajaran matematika, pojok ini dapat membantu siswa mengembangkan keterampilan number sense melalui media interaktif seperti permainan angka, kuis, dan alat bantu visual. Kami berharap Pojok Ceria ini dapat menjadi bagian dari strategi pembelajaran yang mendorong kemandirian dan keterlibatan aktif siswa di kelas. Semoga inovasi ini memberikan manfaat besar bagi guru dan siswa dalam menciptakan lingkungan belajar yang positif dan dinamis.
PENYULUHAN PENGEMBANGAN KARAKTER DAN KETERAMPILAN PADA ANGGOTA KARANG TARUNA CIPINANG BESAR UTARA
Authors: Pratama Bayu , Novyarni Nelli , Mulya Abidah Ardelia , Ikhsana Julita Yasmien , Sabillah Niken
Published: November 2024

This article discusses character and skill development counselling for members of Karang Taruna RW 08 Cipinang Besar Utara through a structured extension program. The method used is a participatory approach that involves members of Karang Taruna in every stage of the activity. Counselling activities include practical skills training and discussions about character values, such as leadership, cooperation, and social responsibility. The evaluation results showed significant improvements in member skills as well as positive changes in attitudes and behaviours. Thus, this program not only contributes to individual development, but also strengthens the role of Karang Taruna as a change agent in the community. This PKM activity is an effort to equip the members of Karang Taruna RW 08 Cipinang Besar Utara with the necessary provisions to become a superior young generation. Through this counselling, the cadet members are expected to be able to develop strong characters and skills that are relevant to the needs of the working world. It is hoped that, with the provisions they have, the participants can become agents of change in their environment and contribute to community development.
An Investigation on the Effect of Prior Knowledge on Farmers' Decisions to Use Computers in Agriculture: Empirical Evidence from Rural Punjab, Pakistan
Authors: Shahzad A.R. , Ahmad Shabbir , Anjum Farkhanda
Published: November 2024

This study deeply analyzes the complex relationship between internal factors, such as farmers' existing computer knowledge, and adoption within the context of Pakistan's agricultural sector. To collect the data from a random sample of 416 farmers drawn from Punjab Province's five agro-ecological zones, surveys were conducted on computer knowledge and adoption intentions. The results would then reveal that although farmers still enjoy the benefits associated with computers, they actually require better skills on some specified hardware and related services in order to conduct prime activities such as assessing e-portals, online market search, and keeping financial, livestock, business planning, and payroll records. Specifically, the study outcomes go beyond those of the conventional adoption models since it shows that behavioral intentions could directly formed by a influence of prior knowledge. The study points to targeted interventions by extension professionals and policymakers towards preparing the farmers with all the computer skills required in their work, promoting digital inclusion towards the eventual development of agriculture.
Impact of Working Patterns on Employee Engagement With the Mediating Role of Trust
Authors: Amaan Naveed Sardar , Sayeed Siddiqui Muddassir , Sultan Farzeen , Zainulabeydeen  , Ali Muhammad
Published: November 2024

The objective of this study is to find out the impact of working patterns on employee engagement with the mediating role of trust in the banking industry and financial institutes of Pakistan. The data is collected through a research survey with the help of Google Forms from the different workers of banks and financial institutes in Pakistan. A quantitative approach is adopted in this particular study. The 305-sample size is collected through bank and financial institution employees. For analysis of data SMART PLS-4 is used to analyze the relationship of dependent and independent variables. Our findings suggest that workload, Job Autonomy, and work environments have successfully predicted employee engagement with the mediator of trust, and Job crafting has an insignificant impact on employee engagement. This study contributes to the organization by examining practices that employees perceive as support that leads to engagement.
Optimizing Payment Collection and Tracking: A Case Study of the Psychological Services Center
Authors: Campbell Xaviour , Cao Yong
Published: November 2024

This study aims to improve payment collection and tracking at the Psychological Services Center (PSC) at the University of Alaska Anchorage through enhancing the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the center's operations. It employs a cross-sectional study that examines and tests the PSC's billing workflow. Data were collected from PSC staff and systems evaluations. It identifies deficiencies and risks in the fee collection and tracking processes from January 22, 2024, to May 28, 2024. Based on the research findings, the PSC leadership initiated a purchase request for a Verifone V400m point-of-sale credit card machine to facilitate immediate payment collection at the point of service. The training for interns on the new system is scheduled for the beginning of the fall 2024, with the Verifone V400m serving as a pilot for a potential system-wide rollout. Implementing the Verifone V400m credit card machine is expected to reduce wasted time and effort in the billing and fee collection process, aligning with Lean Six Sigma principles. The adoption of this technology will increase productivity, enhance accuracy, and improve billing value. This study highlights the lack of integration in financial and operational data systems, leading to manual consolidated reporting and credibility issues. Concerns about potential payment issues with the Verifone V400m were raised among staff. Future solutions should prioritize HIPAA compliance, user-friendliness, and the integration of multiple payment devices to address employee shortages.
Analisis Pemanfaatan Artificial Intelligence (AI) Menggunakan Chat GPT Terhadap Kualitas Akademik Mahasiswa
Authors: Dina Salsabila  , Martin Kustati  , Gusmirawati  , Rezki Amelia
Published: November 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis dampak pemanfaatan teknologi Artificial Intelligence (AI) khususnya Chat GPT terhadap kualitas akademik mahasiswa. Chat GPT, sebagai salah satu implementasi Artificial Intelligence (AI) dalam bidang pendidikan, menawarkan berbagai fitur yang dapat membantu mahasiswa dalam proses pembelajaran, seperti penyediaan informasi secara cepat, bimbingan akademik, penyelesaian masalah pembelajaran serta dukungan dalam menyelesaikan tugas-tugas akademik. Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode kuantitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif.  Teknik mengumpulkan data yang digunakan melalui kuesioner yang disebarkan kepada beberapa mahasiswa magister program studi Pendidikan Agama Islam yang dilakukan secara acak. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan Chat GPT memiliki pengaruh positif yang signifikan terhadap peningkatan kualitas akademik dari mahasiswa, baik dalam hal pemahaman materi, pengembangan keterampilan berpikir kritis, maupun efisiensi dalam menyelesaikan tugas akademik. Namun, hasil ini juga menunjukkan adanya tantangan dalam penerapan teknologi Artificial Intelligence (AI), seperti potensi kurangnya keakuratan jawaban apabila tidak di kritisi dengan baik, adanya resiko ketergantungan pada Chat GPT sehingga berdampak pada penurunan kualitas akademik mahasiswa dan kurangnya interaksi langsung mahasiswa dengan dosen. Penelitian ini diharapkan dapat memberikan pandangan baru tentang pemanfaatan Artificial Intelligence (AI) yakni Chat GPT dalam dunia pendidikan serta dapat membantu institusi akademik dalam mengembangkan strategi pembelajaran yang lebih efektif di era digital.
Prediction and treatment of joint injuries in basketball training based on improved regression algorithm from the perspective of sports biomechanics
Authors: Bai Yan , Yang Xiao
Published: November 2024

With the increasing popularity of basketball, especially in collegiate competitions like the University Basketball Super League, the sport has become a significant part of student life. The intensity of basketball training and competition has risen, necessitating athletes to have enhanced physical capabilities to meet modern demands. This heightened physical confrontation often leads to various injuries, with joint injuries being particularly common and impactful. This study integrates sports biomechanics with machine learning to address the prediction and treatment of joint injuries in basketball training. By employing an improved regression algorithm and leveraging high-performance computing, we have experimentally analyzed the prediction of joint injuries and proposed effective solutions. Our results indicate that the difference between the highest and lowest predicted residual values for the Back Propagation (BP) model was 0.92, and for the Extreme Learning Machine (ELM) regression model was 0.87. Notably, the improved ELM regression model demonstrated a reduced residual difference of 0.43. This improvement suggests that the enhanced ELM regression model offers superior prediction accuracy for joint injuries in basketball training and provides more comprehensive monitoring of athletes’ physical health, thereby supporting the advancement of basketball training programs.
A Review on Various Techniques for Boron Recovery: Focusing on Efficiency, Sustainability, Scalability, and Cost-Effectiveness
Authors: Memon Muhammad Faseeh , Memon Zubair Ahmed , Ahmed Omar Shabbir
Published: November 2024

Boron is a critical element extensively used across various industries—such as glass manufacturing, ceramics, agriculture, detergents, nuclear energy, and aerospace—due to its unique chemical and physical properties. However, its widespread industrial use has raised significant environmental concerns, particularly its accumulation in aquatic systems, posing risks to biodiversity, plant life, and human health. This review examines the impacts of boron pollution on aquatic organisms, plants, and humans, highlighting the necessity for effective recovery strategies. We provide a comprehensive analysis of boron recovery techniques—such as reverse osmosis, electrodialysis, nanofiltration, adsorption, membrane distillation, and leaching—focusing on their efficiency, sustainability, scalability, and cost-effectiveness. The evaluation compares each method’s operational parameters, environmental impact, and economic feasibility. While methods like reverse osmosis and electrodialysis offer high removal efficiencies, they are often limited by operational costs and environmental drawbacks. Alternative methods like adsorption and nanofiltration present more sustainable and cost-effective options but may require optimization for large-scale applications. This review underscores the need for advanced, economically viable, and sustainable boron recovery technologies to mitigate environmental risks and comply with regulatory standards.
Advancing Neuro-diagnostics through Virtual Reality (VR) Development of Immersive Tools for the Diagnosis of Neurodegenerative and Cognitive Disorders
Authors: Berkil Ekin
Published: November 2024

This research aims to transform neurodiagnostic methodologies by employing Virtual Reality (VR) as an innovative tool for the early detection, diagnosis, and monitoring of neurodegenerative and cognitive disorders, particularly Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. The approach leverages VR-based, patient-centric simulations designed to assess cognitive and motor functions within realistic, immersive environments. By integrating machine learning algorithms, these simulations capture detailed motor and cognitive biomarkers, allowing for nuanced analysis and early identification of subtle neurodegenerative indicators. In clinical settings, the VR framework has proven to be a valuable diagnostic tool, offering enhanced engagement and precision over traditional methods. Key advancements include VR-based cognitive testing frameworks that simulate real-life tasks, significantly aiding in assessing memory, spatial orientation, and executive functions, and VR tools for motor function evaluation that incorporate tasks like gait analysis to detect early motor impairment linked to Parkinson's disease. Through interdisciplinary collaborations with neurologists, software engineers, and AI experts, we have clinically validated these VR tools and demonstrated their efficacy in various clinical trials against standard neuropsychological assessments. Ultimately, this research underscores the potential of VR and AI to contribute to a paradigm shift in the early diagnosis and intervention of neurodegenerative disorders.
A Review of Strategies for Teaching English Listening Comprehension: Vietnamese Context
Authors: Thi Kieu Oanh Pham
Published: November 2024

Listening is an important skill for learners of English as a foreign language(EFL). This paper examined the listening strategies relevant Englishlearning and teaching in Vietnam. It revealed that most Vietnamese studentshad favorable attitudes towards the use of listening strategies on learninglistening comprehension. The result could be a great help for EFL teachersin the teaching of listening in Vietnam and other countries in Southeast Asiaas well. Moreover, a few points to ponders have been suggested for theimprovement of students’ learning and their cognitive development.
Promoting Learner Autonomy: Student Perceptions of Responsibilities in English Language Classrooms of Myanmar
Authors: Mary  , Phiewma Wilai
Published: November 2024

The main objectives of the research were 1) to explore what students inMyanmar, think about learner autonomy regarding their responsibility inlearning English and 2) to investigate how students would like to beinvolved in classroom activities in the past and future. The samples of thisresearch were 361 EFL students, consisting of 218 undergraduate studentsand 143 postgraduate students, selected by using stratified randomsampling. The instrument used to collect the data was a questionnaire with5-level rating scale, including Recognition of Responsibility for Learning(RRL), Past Learning outside Classroom (PLC), and Future Learning outClassroom (FLC). The study was carried out during the academic year 2018-2019 to investigate university students’ perceptions of learner autonomy inEnglish learning in Myanmar. The data were analyzed to discover whatstudents in Myanmar think about learner autonomy regarding theirresponsibility in learning English and to discover how students would like
to be involved in class management. The findings were found that theparticipants understood the purpose of their learning program, explicitlyaccepted responsibility for their learning, take initiatives in planning andexecuting learning activities, and regularly reviewed their learning andevaluate its effectiveness.
Culture through Keywords in Kenneth Wong's Translation of "Spirit Food" by Nu Nu Yi (Inwa)
Authors: Su Khine Oo
Published: November 2024

In observing language used in literature, as Nunan and Choi (2010) claimed,
“each language has its own unique link to the culture with which it co-exists”. Culture embodies values, dictums, proverbs, symbols, taboos and
even language as it is used as a communicative tool to express culture. Thispaper attempts to explore reflection of source language culture in keywordsfound in Kenneth Wong’s translated version of “Spirit Food” by Nu Nu Yi(Inwa). Keywords were generated using Word Smith Tool 8.0 by Scott(2020). As the theme itself is culture-bound, Wong attempted to reflectsource language culture in keywords. Descriptive qualitative method wasapplied in approaching culture using Cultural Category by Nida (1964),Translation Procedures by Newmark (1988), and Translation Strategies byBaker (1992) and Cultural Category by Yule (2010). The reliability andaccuracy of results of the research were justified using IBM SPSS Statistics26.0 by Nie, et al. (2019). Key findings showed that there is significantcorrelation between cultural category by Nida, and translation strategy andpart of speech; between translation procedure and translation strategy;between cultural category by Yule and part of speech; and between part ofspeech and frequency.
Feedback of Thai EFL University Students on Reading and Teaching Reading Strategies
Authors: Piyanukool Surachai
Published: November 2024

This study reported the feedback of Thai University students on theirreading strategies and teacher’s reading strategies. A hundred freshmen andsophomores, English major of Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciencesstudying in Buriram Rajabhat University, Thailand were the participants ofthe survey. The teacher has taught them reading strategies and appliedteaching reading strategies on reading courses. At the end of the semester,the teacher asked them to respond to the survey asking them for reading andteaching strategies. The research found the reading strategies the studentsemployed at the high level were the followings:1) Reading thecomprehension questions before reading the passage, 2) Translating thepassages into Thai language, and 3) Scanning the passages to find theanswers concerning topic and main idea. For teaching, the studentspreferred 1) Learning how to translate the reading passages into Thai, 2)The humor of teacher, and 3) Teacher’s using both first language andforeign language in reading classes
What Makes a Good Language Teacher in a Changing World?
Authors: Ardian Renandya Willy , Martin Jacobs George
Published: November 2024

The quality of students’ teachers can have a major impact on their livesduring and after students’ formal education. This article proposes nine areasfor teacher improvement toward the goal of being good teachers. Theseareas for possible improvement include: (a) language proficiency, (b)pedagogical knowledge and skills, (c) understanding of their students, (d)balance of implicit and explicit teaching, (e) membership in communities ofteachers, (f) participation in lifelong learning, (g) use of technology, (h)promotion of student engagement and (i) safeguarding of their own health.
The Roles of Output in English Language Learning: A Theoretical Review
Authors: Sitthitikul Pragasit
Published: November 2024

For many second language (L2) learners and teachers, producing languageis generally considered to constitute an important part of L2 learning.However, how beneficial it is to produce language is often not so clear.Proponents of the Noticing Hypothesis of Second Language Acquisition(SLA) state that intake is the part of the input that the learner notices, and itrequires focal attention and awareness on the part of the learner. It ishypothesized that output promotes noticing, and stated that the importanceto learning of output could be that output pushes learners to processlanguage more deeply, with more mental effort, than does input. Thisacademic paper discusses the roles of output in SLA in noticing. Withoutput, the learners are in control and can play more active, responsible rolesin their learning. It constitutes a potentially important factor in theacquisition process. This is important if there is a basis to the claim thatnoticing a form in the input must occur in order for it to be acquired. Thus,
it is interesting to obtain a more precise understanding of whether outputpromotes noticing of a grammatical form in the second language.
English Listening Comprehension Problems of Students and Certain Self-Learning Strategies in Myanmar
Authors: Zaw Htoo Aung , Mar Aye Aye , Kyi Su Su
Published: November 2024

This research discusses the English listening comprehension problems ofuniversity students in Myanmar. For taking English ListeningComprehension (ELC) at selected Universities, the research used aqualitative method to collect data from students. This research descriptionis related to the problems encountered by students in ELC learning.Interviews were conducted to investigate students’ perspectives through the
main question concerning the problems of the students in their ELC self-learning process. Findings from this study indicate that the main problem
faced by the students was the lack of prior knowledge in English vocabularywhich impede their understanding of the listening process. Moreover, thedifferences in the ascent of the native speakers also prohibit the proper
understanding of the listening content. Length and speed of listening werediscussed as the problems of ELC learning. This research laid a goodfoundation for further research which provided useful informationconcerning the effective strategies to enhance students’ listening skills and
will improve the instruction of English listening classes to achieve a win-win situation.
Using Drama in EFL Classroom
Authors: Mar Aye Aye , Lay San Cho Cho , Kong-Yan Tang Jasmine
Published: November 2024

This study began with current theories regarding the use of drama in learningEnglish. This research tried to elucidate what benefits it offers and whatchallenges teachers potentially meet. In this research, there were 105teachers from selected universities took part, and interviews with 11university teachers were also arranged. The entity of the study discoveredwas the use of drama to enhance the students' motivation for learningEnglish and lead to greater sociocultural awareness. Just like any otherteaching method, apart from the significant advantages describedpreviously, the use of drama could also have some disadvantages. After that,the research focused on techniques for using drama in the classroom.Participants responded that they occasionally used drama games tointroduce a new topic to make students feel more confident and to relax, orto encourage them to interact, etc. The essential point was that the studentbrings their personality, experience, and opinions to the task. Roleplay withthe second highest mean value was also applied in cooperative groups and/orstudents that could maintain the identity of their role throughout the classperiod. It proceeded with a brief description of some useful dramatechniques. The research ended by offering some concluding remarks suchas giving students more choices in such decisions as to the selection oftextbooks and materials; types of classroom activities; the amount, type, andfrequency of homework; and topics and activities in class.
Perceptions of Postgraduate Students Specializing in English at Myanmar Universities towards Research Plagiarism and Academic Honesty
Authors: Sandar Chit Wint Khin , Thet Aung Khin Thet , Phiwma Wilai
Published: November 2024

The aim of this research was to investigate the postgraduate students'knowledge about research plagiarism, the degree to which they areknowledgeable about plagiarism, and the factors leading them to plagiarize,and to determine the information regarding postgraduate students’ exposureto knowledge, practices, and their awareness of the repercussions and thepolicies, systems, and procedures of the regarding plagiarized matter. Astudy was conducted at Myanmar universities where volunteers answeredquestionnaires anonymously. A mixed-methods approach was adopted inthe study. The qualitative data were collected by conducting interviews with27 academic staff and the quantitative data were collected by distributingquestionnaires to 91 postgraduate students from English specialization.
There were following four sections in the questionnaire: (a) demographicdata; (b) five statements regarding knowledge; (c) five statements regardingreferencing styles that students adopted and (d) three statements regardingpractice. With the help of the questionnaire, the knowledge, attitude, andpractice of the students were determined regarding research plagiarism. Theteacher volunteers’ interview results display that although students have apositive attitude, they might plagiarize due to a lack of good academicwriting skills, time constraints, and lack of knowledge about researchplagiarism. The questionnaire survey also found that despite students havinga conceptual understanding of plagiarism, most of them might commitplagiarism, mainly due to a lack of good academic writing skills and poortime management.
The Decline of Passive Learning into the Teaching Techniques through Active Learning
Authors: Phumatana Manlika
Published: November 2024

I attended the course of “Active Learning” in Montana State University,United States of America many years ago. I wondered why Americanlecturers taught the learners with happiness and many teaching materials intheir classrooms, it was full of a cozy atmosphere. In the same way, thelearners talked, ran, laughed without complaining, I felt in love with theAmerican teaching then I have studied how did they do? What was the keyof their teaching success? And why many Thai university lecturers do notenjoy to create the activities through technique as active learning. In thisacademic article, it was concerned about passive and active learning, timeand classroom managements, effective teaching through the teachingtechnique of active learning.
Feminist Appreciation of Jahnavi Barua’s Undertow
Authors: Devi Chingalembi
Published: November 2024

Jahnavi Barua in her 2020 novel Undertow narrates a family sagawhere the relations are estranged due to the daughter’s decision tomarry outside her caste. The novel can be read as the story of threewoman characters– Usha Goswami, Rukmini Goswami and LoyaAlex. These three women are blood relatives; however, they do notshare a common bond of love amongst them. Usha dies withoutaccepting her daughter Rukmini’s marriage; thus, Rukmini’s daughterLoya does not know her grandmother. Rukmini lives an abandonedlife and does not even know about her mother’s death. It is Loya whogoes to her maternal grand parents’ home and claims her mother’splace in it. All the three women seem to follow their own ideologiesand their thoughts and actions provide a suitable set to explore theirposition as a woman. Therefore, the aim of the paper is to explorewhether their decisions are ignited by patriarchy or not and to studythe novel as a feminist text.
Exploring the Cebuano Culture Through Sinulog Festival in Promoting Aviation Tourism
Authors: C. Zagala Kristyl C. , L. Ancajas Gina , P. Nishimura Thelma , A. Soriano Nonadel , H. Molinos Rachel , P. Maiso Sercon
Published: November 2024

This study explored whether the Cebuano culture through the SinulogFestival truly promotes aviation tourism in Cebu. A descriptive quantitativemethod of research was employed to select fifty (50) local and foreigntourists using a researchers-made questionnaire. It likewise analyzes therelationship between culture and aviation tourism, which are said to beentwined and affect each other and focuses on the rooted meaning of thedifferent contributors that promote aviation tourism. Findings revealed thatthe majority of the respondents are local tourists, aged 40 and above,majority are female and visit Cebu for sinulog festival very often for their
devotion to the Patron Saint, Snr. Sto. Niño and at the same time for theirleisure. As part of their devotion, they engage in different activities such asSinulog Grand Parade, Mañanita Mass/Pontifical Mass at the Basilica delSto. Niño, food trips, while some engage in tours of the city's heritage andwhite sand beaches. Results also revealed in the quantitative data a very highmean, which means that respondents strongly agree that the sinulog festivaltruly promotes the aviation tourism of the island through its products likelechon, delicacies, and indigenous handicrafts; through its dances like thefamous sinulog dance, dinagyang, and kadayawan which are being dancedin sinulog step; and through its costumes like the maria clara and tribal. Thisstudy shows that culture in all
Ladies come First: Strong Female Voice in Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice
Authors: Ahmed Mubrook Ahmed Mubrook , Tayeb Yahya Ameen
Published: November 2024

This research paper aims to investigate the critical feministic issues reflectedby Jane Austen in Pride and Prejudice. The story widely reflects theEnglish society of the Regency period. Specifically, this article sheds lighton Austen’s writing which comes in response to the Georgian Era.Accordingly, the position of woman has been terribly marginalized,including inequality, scarcity of women schools, class distinction, andprohibition of legacy that were noticeably questioned. These unjust practiceswhere woman regressively faced, have been analysed on the light of the
The Practice of Teacher-Student Classroom Interaction in EFL Context to Develop the Learners’ Speaking Skills
Authors: Moe Thu Soe , Phiwma Wilai
Published: November 2024

Teachers need to apply appropriate classroom interaction to facilitatelanguage learning in reality since interaction is in the heart ofcommunication in an era of communicative language teaching. Therefore,the purpose of this study was conducted to assess teachers’ application ofclassroom interaction on developing the students’ speaking skills inMyanmar context. Specifically, the study was intended to assess whetherthe teacher uses a variety of classroom interactions. In order to achieve theobjectives of the study, a descriptive survey method was used and the datawere gathered through questionnaires by Pr. Moumene Ahmed’ squestionnaire ( 2009). Both open- ended and close- ended questionnaires
Foreign Visitors’ Satisfaction towards English Oral Communication with Thai Vendors in Khon Kaen Province
Authors: Sahatsathatsana Sattra , Singban Suphattra , Rosdee Khanitta , Wary Jonathan
Published: November 2024

This study's objectives were: 1) to determine the level of satisfaction foreign visitors have with the English oral communication skills of Thai vendors in Khon Kaen province; and 2) to identify the difficulties foreign visitors encounter when communicating in English with Thai vendors in Khon Kaen province. The study included 52 respondents who had experience communicating in English with Thai vendors while visiting the province of Khon Kaen. They were selected by the convenience and availability sampling method. This study utilized a questionnaire and a semi-structured interview as research instruments. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences), and the interview information was analyzed using descriptive statistics.
The findings revealed that the majority of foreign visitors were male, aged 21 to 40, and from countries where English is not the official language. Respondents reported being moderately satisfied with the English-speaking proficiency of Thai vendors, resulting in a mean score of 2.75 on the overall communication proficiency scale. In addition, the findings revealed that respondents were moderately content with the English listening proficiency of Thai vendors, as indicated by a mean score of 2.96. According to the respondents, the most significant barrier to effective communication with Thai vendors is their lack of vocabulary, which is essential for effective communication.
Cameroon English Accent in a Diasporic Context: Perceptions of ESL Cameroonian Teachers in Thailand
Authors: Enyiawah Brian Akabagy , Ambele Eric A.
Published: November 2024

This study investigates the accent attitudes of 52 ESL Cameroonian teachers in Thailand towards Cameroon English (CamE) accent. Motivated by the desire to know more about the treatment that CamE accent receives among the Cameroonian community in Thailand, an aspect that had hitherto received little attention, a matched-guise technique and a language attitude questionnaire were used to investigate the phenomenon of linguistic prejudice on the part of the participants. Semantic differential scales, descriptive statistical processing, and thematic analyses were employed to process and interpret the data. Overall, the results show the participants’ positive attitudes towards CamE accent. The participants reported that mutual intelligibility and authenticity prevail over language purism, indicating that CamE accent is gaining more recognition even in the diaspora and can stand as an autonomous accent given the global role/uses of English as an international language. This implies that non-native speakers should not be stigmatized or feel linguistically insecured because of their accent since attitudinal judgments are more of a result of linguistic prejudices.
A CRISE ECONÔMICA BRASILEIRA DE 2014 PELA ÓTICA CEPALINA
Authors: Reis Felipe Silva
Published: November 2024

Historicamente, a Comissão Econômica para a América Latina e o Caribe (CEPAL) dedica-se ao estudo e à formulação de políticas para o desenvolvimento econômico e social da região latino-americana. O estudo em questão objetiva analisar como a crise brasileira de 2014 pode ser interpretada sob a ótica do pensamento cepalino. Inicialmente, identifica-se o método histórico-estruturalista latino-americano, focado na relação centro-periferia, e examinam-se os três planos analíticos derivados desse método: o problema da inserção internacional periférica, os obstáculos dos condicionantes estruturais internos ao crescimento e o papel do planejamento estatal no desenvolvimento. Posteriormente, apresentam-se os resultados da pesquisa sobre a crise econômica brasileira de 2014, enfatizando o contexto histórico em que se inseriu e destacando o panorama econômico nacional e internacional das primeiras duas décadas do século XXI. Por fim, demonstra-se um estudo que articula os planos analíticos cepalinos à crise de 2014, por um levantamento bibliográfico de trabalhos que abordaram a crise e da verificação da relação desta com as dificuldades apontadas pelo método histórico-estruturalista. Conclui-se que o pensamento cepalino oferece insights importantes para entender as mudanças e permanências estruturais nas quais a crise se inseriu. Contudo, observa-se a emergência de novos elementos, como a globalização financeira e o rearranjo das cadeias globais de valor, que modificam a dinâmica de elementos-chave do pensamento cepalino na compreensão da relação centro-periferia, realçando as novas formas de vulnerabilidade externa.
INTELIGÊNCIA ARTIFICIAL E INCLUSÃO DESAFIOS E LIMITAÇÕES
Authors: Silva Erisnalva Pereira da , Ferreira Silvia Alecrim , Martins Laís Barros , Santos Rawlinson dos , Lima Wainy Montalvão de , Oliveira Eliana Amaral de , Oliveira Diógenes Vale de , Mendonça acqueline Gomes Machado de , Morais Adriana Chagas de , Soares Roseli Maria de Jesus , Mello Simone Tonello Pereira de , Landinho ule Lourraine da Silva , Artiaga Renilda
Published: November 2024

Este texto investiga a função da inteligência artificial (IA) como um instrumento de suporte à inclusão em variados cenários. Começando com uma avaliação dos princípios da inclusão, ressalta-se sua relevância na formação de uma sociedade mais equitativa e acessível. Depois, examinam-se os princípios fundamentais da Inteligência Artificial, sua trajetória histórica e suas utilizações em variados campos. Neste cenário, são mostrados exemplos de como a Inteligência Artificial pode fomentar a inclusão, expandindo a acessibilidade e as oportunidades para indivíduos com deficiência e grupos à margem da sociedade. A conclusão destaca a relevância de tratar os desafios de forma ética e inclusiva, assegurando que a Inteligência Artificial seja criada e empregada para fomentar um mundo mais justo e acessível para todos. Finalmente, as considerações finais destacam a importância de uma perspectiva crítica e colaborativa sobre a função da Inteligência Artificial na inclusão, com o objetivo de maximizar suas vantagens e minimizar seus efeitos adversos.
PREVENÇÃO DO ENVELHECIMENTO CUTÂNEO NA MENOPAUSA
Authors: Dantas Nicole Hangleb Vieira , Costa Priscilla Mota da
Published: November 2024

Menopause, in the transition phase that generally occurs between the ages of 45 and 55, causes significant hormonal changes that affect a woman’s physical and emotional health and quality of life. The reduction in hormones such as estrogen and progesterone especially impacts the skin, making it thinner, drier and less elastic, which facilitates the appearance of wrinkles and sagging. This process intensifies the search for aesthetic treatments aimed at revitalizing the skin and strengthening self-esteem. Among these interventions, radiofrequency (RF) and the use of dermocosmetics stand out, which stimulate fibroblasts and promote collagen production, being effective in facial, body and intimate rejuvenation. This study reviews scientific articles, dissertations, scientific journals, which were published between 2020 and 2024, with the aim of identifying treatments that prevent the signs of skin aging and promote skin health, seeking to offer effective aesthetic care alternatives for menopausal women.
The Effectiveness and Safety of Adjuvant Therapy with t-PA in Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis
Authors: Zhen Xiaoju , Zhao Meng , Kawashima Toshiyuki
Published: November 2024

Introduction: Acute ischemic stroke (AIS) is a leading cause of disability and death worldwide. While tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA) remains a cornerstone of treatment, its efficacy is limited by risks such as intracranial hemorrhage (ICH). The current systematic review and network meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of adjuvant antithrombotic therapies combined with t-PA in AIS. Methods: A systematic search of multiple databases was conducted to identify prospective clinical trials that compared the efficacy and safety of tirofiban, eptifibatide, and argatroban in adjunctive therapies to t-PA in AIS. The primary outcomes included functional recovery, measured by a modified Rankin Scale (mRS) score of 0–1 at 90 days, and safety outcomes such as ICH and mortality. Results: Eight clinical trials involving 2,074 patients were included. Tirofiban plus t-PA significantly improved functional recovery at 90 days compared to t-PA alone (odds ratio [OR] 2.23, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.08–4.60). In contrast, neither argatroban nor eptifibatide significantly improved functional recovery, with ORs of 0.92 (95% CI: 0.48–1.78) and 0.63 (95% CI: 0.32–1.23), respectively. Argatroban was associated with an increased risk of mortality (OR 3.28, 95% CI: 1.52–7.07), whereas tirofiban and eptifibatide did not significantly increase mortality risk. None of the studies showed a statistically significant difference in the risk of ICH. Conclusion: Tirofiban, as an adjunct to t-PA, demonstrated superior efficacy and safety, suggesting its viability in AIS management. Meanwhile, the association of argatroban with increased ICH and mortality raises concerns about its use.
Critical roles of leadership and management to the suffocation of tertiary education sector during the Covid-19 pandemic: A critique of human migration
Authors: Ngwako Solomon Modiba
Published: November 2024

This research explores the coping mechanisms of the tertiary education sector during the Covid-19 pandemic from the point of view of the restricted human migration. The research is conceptual and empirical in nature within the qualitative research paradigm. Interviewing technique and narrative enquiry were employed to generate data pertaining to the restricted human mobility during the Covid-19 pandemic. Out of the population of 25 public higher education institutions, in South Africa, only 2 were conveniently sampled for intensive study on restricted human migration of their employees during the Covid-19 lockdown. This paper is therefore, a case study of 2 public higher education institutions. Research findings revealed that firstly, organisational efficacy took a nosedive during the Covid-19 pandemic. Secondly, there was a controversy of the mandatory immunizations within the migrants. Thirdly, the application of migration segregation aggravated the state of affairs. Fourthly, inhibition of the already planned face-to-face conference attendance crippled the education sector. Lastly, compromising of quality assessment practices particularly at institutions of higher learning was a disservice and disruptions to the education sector. Exemption of the education sector from the suffocation of restrictive health protocols in case of similar Covid-19 pandemics in future is recommended.
Effect of Intrinsic Factors on the Incidence of Preterm Birth in Mothers with High-Risk Pregnancies
Authors: Rahmawati Yessi , Wihastuti Titin Andri , Hariyanti Tita , Raharjo Bambang
Published: November 2024

One of the problems caused by high-risk pregnancies is that babies are born preterm. Preterm birth is currently not known for sure, but it is thought to be triggered by a variety of mechanisms, including infection or inflammation, uteroplacental ischemic or bleeding, uterine overdistension, stress, and other immunological processes. Various factors are also associated with the occurrence of premature delivery, but the route of the mechanism is still being sought. The purpose of this study is to analyze the influence of intrinsic factors on the incidence of preterm birth in mothers with high-risk pregnancies at Waluyo Jati Hospital, Probolinggo Regency. This study is quantitative research with a cross-sectional approach. Sampling took place from January to June 2024 at Waluyo Jati Hospital, Probolinggo Regency. Sampling used the accidental sampling technique with a sample of 222 respondents who participated in this study. The results of this study showed that the most respondents with the criteria of the age range of 26-35 years were 103 respondents (46.4%), the last education was junior high school as many as 115 respondents (51.8%), the first pregnancy as many as 64 respondents (28.8%), never had an abortion as many as 183 respondents (82.4%), spontaneous childbirth as many as 114 respondents (51.4%), had a history of previous comorbidities as many as 139 respondents (62.6%), normal BMI as many as 94 respondents (42.3%), normal Hb levels were 168 respondents (75.7%), and preterm labor was 150 respondents (67.6%). The results of the double liner regression statistical test obtained a P-value of 0.000. The conclusion of this study is that there is an influence of intrinsic factors on the incidence of preterm birth in mothers with high-risk pregnancies at Waluyo Jati Hospital, Probolinggo Regency.
Analysis of Building Distribution and Accessibility of Kanigoro Urban Roads
Authors: Widodo Trisno , Antariksa  , Putra Fadillah , Hariyani Septiana
Published: November 2024

The Kanigoro Settlement Area's land is mostly utilized for residential and agricultural purposes. Modifications to the city's construction and development are necessary to turn Kanigoro into a sustainable urban region, particularly in the field of urban morphological pattern development. City or area morphology may be analyzed using three primary components: building density, land use patterns, and road network patterns. This research aims to investigate the urban morphology pattern in Kanigoro Urban Area, focusing on road accessibility and building dispersion. In order to accomplish this goal, land use and building distribution were identified using satellite image data from 2011, 2015, 2019 and 2023, along with questionnaire data on residential location selection. The findings demonstrate that elongated patterns dominate settlement patterns in Kanigoro, with group patterns and the main road network following closely behind. Kinship and historical factors also play a role in this pattern. During the study, there was a notable increase in settlement growth, particularly on main transportation routes. The population density analysis shows that there is a concentration of population in the city center and some rapidly developing residential areas as a result of this rapid settlement growth. According to the road accessibility analysis, most areas are served by arterial roads, but there are still some areas with limited accessibility, especially with regard to collector roads. Based on the research results, there is a need for sustainable integrated spatial planning, adequate infrastructure, improving the quality of the collector road network and developing integrated public transportation.