bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
IDEOLOGY IN TRANSLATION PROCESS OF NEWS CONTENT IN ENGLISH INTO INDONESIAN: A CASE OF PIKIRAN RAKYAT DAILY NEWSPAPER
Authors: Priyanto Imam Jahrudin
Published: August 2023

This study aims to reveal another side that is more in-depth than just translation, especially translation in print media. In this regard, the researcher studied translation in one of the leading print media in Indonesia based in Bandung, West Java, namely the Pikiran Rakyat Daily News. The researcher explores ideology in maintaining meaning in the translation of news content in Pikiran Rakyat. This research needs to be done because the translation of international news from English to Indonesian for the sake of print media has many dimensions and problems. The research was conducted using descriptive qualitative methods. There are eleven news of the Pikiran Rakyat examined in this study. The news sourced from foreign news agencies was published in the 2018-2020 range. This research combines two theories, namely translation theory of Newmark and critical discourse analysis (CDA) theory of Van Dijk. Specifically, this study examines ideology and the maintaining of meaning in translating English news content into Indonesian. The results of this study indicate, with the existence of partiality, translation becomes very ideological. This can be seen from the diction, placement of news, and the addition or removal of certain elements in the news. It can be concluded that the translation of international news in Pikiran Rakyat is very ideological. From the linguistic data studied, it appears that Pikiran Rakyat consistently carries the ideology of peace.
“Doing Just Enough to Get By”: Voices of Black Women Early Career Academics on Navigating the Publish or Perish Discourse in South Africa
Authors: Hlatshwayo Mlamuli Nkosingphile , Ngcobo Bongiwe
Published: August 2023

In this article, we focus on the narratives of black women early career academics (ECAs) who are confronting and negotiating the “publish or perish” discourse in their professional lives in the university. Through a qualitative interpretivist case study, we purposively recruited and interviewed 10 education academics in one research-intensive university in South Africa. We relied on Nancy Fraser’s social justice framework to think through and to theorise the complex positionality of black women academics in a South African university. The findings reveal that black women ECAs often have challenges when it comes to research and publication, with some of the participants rejecting the publish or perish mantra, questioning the usefulness of publishing, and to what extent their own research will make a societal impact. The findings also reveal the deeply embedded patriarchal and gendered nature of the publish or perish discourse in how it disregards the role of wife/motherly/societal care work that women academics often perform. We end the article with broader reflections on the emergence of the publish and perish discourse in the South African higher education system and its implications for the attraction, retention, and wellbeing of black women ECAs in the sector.
Knowledge and practice of antenatal care among traditional birth attendants in Southern Cross River State, Nigeria
Authors: Takon Edum D. , Mgbekem Mary Achi , Madubuko Grace E. , Ushie C. A.
Published: August 2023

Objective:

The purpose of this study was to determine the knowledge and practice of antenatal care, among traditional birth attendants (TBAs) in the Southern Cross River State, Nigeria. The research utilized a descriptive survey design and Yaro Yamane’s formula was used to select the 191 TBAs) from the four local government areas in the study area.

Materials and methods:

A validated questionnaire constructed by the researchers was used to obtain data. Information obtained from the questionnaire was subjected to descriptive statistics using percentages. The data were analyzed with the aid of the software program Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 18.

Results:

Although the findings from the study showed that the majority of the TBAs had adequate knowledge and they carried out good practices their knowledge and practice can be contested as those without adequate knowledge 18 (19.5%) for health education on nutrition, danger signs of pregnancy, 76 (44.4%) for a number of antenatal visits the pregnant women needs and 36 (21.1%) do not know the importance of tetanus toxoid while 12 (7.0%) have no idea about folic acid tablet; a routine drug given during pregnancy to prevent anemia indicate clearly the risk the women face when they seek care services from such TBAs. The findings also revealed that there is no significant relationship between any of the socio-demographic variables and their knowledge of antenatal care, labor, and postpartum except religious denomination and their settlement (P > 0.05). There was also no significant (P > 0.005) association between practice distribution and sociodemographic variables.

Conclusion:

This study concludes that although the TBAs were observed to have some good knowledge and practice of antenatal care based on the questions asked, the information provided is not sufficient enough to warrant them to care for the pregnant women alone.
Management of nasal polyps in Calabar, South-South Nigeria
Authors: Mgbe Robert Bassey , Adekanye Abiola Grace , Francis Paul Mambi , Offiong Mbora Effanga
Published: August 2023

Objectives:

Nasal polyps are the commonest intranasal masses. It has a worldwide distribution and significantly reduces the productivity of affected individuals. Early diagnosis and treatment can lead to better treatment outcomes. The aim of the study were: To study the occurrence, types, associated co-morbidities, and management of polyps in Calabar, Nigeria.

Materials and Methods:

A retrospective study of all nasal polyps seen between January 2009 and January 2019. Records of all intranasal masses seen during the period including age, sex, aetiopathological profile, and histopathology results were obtained from the records department, theater, and the wards. Patients who had nasal polyps either had nasal polypectomy with/without antral lavage, or Caldwell Luc operation.

Results:

One hundred and eighty-two intranasal masses were seen during the study period. One hundred and thirty-four of them (73.625%) were nasal polyps; 62.6% were inflammatory polyps, 14.7% had chronic rhinitis, 9.7% inverted papilloma, and 2.24% squamous cell carcinoma. About 31.3% of the polyps were right-sided, 31.3% bilateral, 26.9% left-sided, and 10.44% antrochoanal polyps. About 97% of the patients presented with nasal blockage, 53.23% with rhinorrhoea, 41.79% signs of anosmia, and 29.85% sneezing. Comorbidities seen include diabetes mellitus 1.6%, hypertension 4.5%, allergy 70%, and asthma 25%.Squamous cell carcinoma was the most common malignancy found and inverted papilloma was the most common benign tumor present.

Conclusion:

Nasal polyps occur globally. They are the most common intranasal masses. They seem to occur more in males and occurrence increases with age. Not all nasal polyps turn out as polyps histologically as this study shows; we had chronic rhinitis, inverted papillomas, squamous cell carcinomas, etc. The comorbidities found were diabetes mellitus, hypertension, allergy, and asthma. Diabetes and hypertension may have been incidental but the number of patients with asthma and allergy shows a definite link between these two and allergy. Treatment for nasal polyps may be medical or surgical and the best form of surgery is endoscopic sinus surgery. However, financial constraints could prevent patients access to FESS.
Effective lung cancer control: An unaccomplished challenge in cancer research
Authors: Panakkal Neeraja , Lekshmi Asha , Saraswathy Veena Vamadevan , Sujathan Kunjuraman
Published: August 2023

Lung cancer has always been a burden to the society since its non-effective early detection and poor survival status. Different imaging modalities such as computed tomography scan have been practiced for lung cancer detection. This review focuses on the importance of sputum cytology for early lung cancer detection and biomarkers effective in sputum samples. Published articles were discussed in light of the potential of sputum cytology for lung cancer early detection and risk assessment across high-risk groups. Recent developments in sample processing techniques have documented a clear potential to improve or refine diagnosis beyond that achieved with conventional sputum cytology examination. The diagnostic potential of sputum cytology may be exploited better through the standardization and automation of sputum preparation and analysis for application in routine laboratory practices and clinical trials. The challenging aspects in sputum cytology as well as sputum-based molecular markers are to ensure appropriate standardization and validation of the processing techniques.
Untapped potential of commercial drivers in providing post-crash care to road traffic accident victims: A cross-sectional study from fast urbanizing city of Jodhpur, India
Authors: Rustagi Neeti , Dileepan S. , Mittal Ankit , Solanki Hariom Kumar , Kelly Dervla , Raghav Pankaja
Published: August 2023

Objectives:

Most road traffic accident (RTA) deaths occur before victim reaches a definitive trauma care facility. The aim of the study was to determine the role of commercial drivers toward providing post-crash care to RTA victims in Jodhpur, Rajasthan.

Materials and Methods:

This cross-sectional study assessed the role of commercial auto-rickshaw and cab drivers for providing post-crash care in urban Jodhpur during 2019–2020. Eligible participants volunteering for the study were included from taxi and auto stands in urban Jodhpur. A pre-tested questionnaire was administered by a trained interviewer. Data analysis was done using SPSS v23.0. Summary measures in terms of frequencies, means, and range are reported. Chi-square test, Fisher’s Exact test, and Multivariate Logistic Regression analysis were done for statistical associations.

Results:

Two hundred male participants completed the study with a mean age of 37.74 (8.96) years having an average work experience as commercial drivers of more than 10 years. Over 70% of participants witnessed RTA in the past year and 52% provided care to victims. The knowledge of post-crash care was most affected by their education level (adjusted odds ratio [aOR]: 1.778, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.958, 3.301), whereas the intended post-crash care practices were significantly better among participants with previous training (aOR: 15.376, 95% CI: 2.149, 110.017).

Conclusion:

The current study establishes the role of commercial drivers as first responders at accident sites in the fast urbanizing city of Jodhpur, Rajasthan. Systematic capacity building initiatives of commercial drivers to salvage RTA victims have potential to strengthen pre-hospital trauma care continuum in non-metro districts of India experiencing high burden of accidents.
BASHY Dyes Are Highly Efficient Lipid Droplet-targeting Photosensitizers That Induce Ferroptosis Through Lipid Peroxidation
Authors: Silva Maria , Zhang Yiyi , Vinck Robin , Santos Fábio , António João , Gourdon-Grünewaldt Lisa , Zaouter Charlotte , Castonguay Annie , Patten Shunmoogum , Cariou Kevin , Boscá Francisco , Nájera Francisco , Arteaga Jesús , Gasser Gilles , Pischel Uwe , Gois Pedro
Published: August 2023

Ferroptosis is an iron-dependent lipid peroxidation-driven mechanism of cell death and a promising therapeutic target to eradicate cancer cells. In this study we discovered that boronic acid derived salicylidenehydrazone (BASHY) dyes are highly efficient singlet-oxygen photosensitizers (PSs; quantum yields up to 0.8) that induce ferroptosis triggered by photodynamic therapy. The best performing BASHY dye displayed a high phototoxicity against the human glioblastoma multiform U87 cell line, with an IC50 value in the low nanomolar range (4.40 nM) and a remarkable phototoxicity index (PI > 22700). Importantly, BASHY dyes were shown to accumulate in lipid droplets and this intracellular partition was found to be essential for the enhanced phototoxicity and the induction of ferroptosis through lipid peroxidation. The safety and phototoxcity of this platform were validated in in vivo studies on zebrafish embryos (Danio rerio).
Harnessing Croconaine Organic Photosensitizers for a Milder Surface-Mediated Transfection
Authors: Ferdinandus Ferdinandus , Tan Wen Ling Lenice , Tan Jie Ren , Lee Hiang Kwee , Zhu Qiang , Ye Enyi , Lee Chi-Lik Ken
Published: August 2023

Polydopamine-based materials, notably Polydopamine-polyethyleneimine (PDA-PEI), have gained considerable interest for surface-mediated transfection. However, the high laser power density required to achieve high transfection efficiency poses a significant challenge in preserving cell viability. An organic photosensitizer CRO32TMI was developed to improve the photothermal conversion capability of PDA-PEI. The modified PDA-PEI-CRO32TMI exhibited remarkable photothermal and photostability properties upon NIR irradiation, enabling it to achieve better transfection efficiency at lower laser power density as compared to the traditional solution or lipid-based transfection methods.
Sulfamide instead urea in Biginelli reaction: from black box to reality
Authors: Lyapunov Alexander , Tarnovskiy Andriy , Boron Sergey , Rusanov Eduard , Grabchuk Galyna , Volochnyuk Dmytro , Ryabukhin Serhiy
Published: August 2023

The scope and limitation of classical Biginelli reaction expanded to principally novel substrates: sulfamide and its monosubstituted analogues. The preparative procedure was optimized. The reasons for the unavailability of such compounds earlier were determined. The relationship between the structure and stability of final compounds and the nature of starting materials were detected. Some mechanistic observations were shown and discussed. The prospects for employing these compounds for new 3D-shape MedChem relevant libraries were disclosed.
Honeycomb Layered Frameworks with Metallophilic Bilayers
Authors: Kanyolo Godwill , Masese Titus , Miyazaki Yoshinobu , Tachibana Shintaro , Zhong Chengchao , Orikasa Yuki , Saito Tomohiro
Published: August 2023

Honeycomb layered frameworks have garnered traction in a wide range of disciplines owing not only to their unique honeycomb configuration, but also to the plenitude of physicochemical and topological properties such as fast ionic conduction, diverse coordination chemistry and structural defects amongst others typically exploited for energy storage applications. In turn, honeycomb layered frameworks manifesting metallophilic bilayer arrangements of cations sandwiched between the transition metal cation slabs have recently garnered attention due to the presence of anomalous fractional valency state of the cations always accompanied by metallophilic interactions constituting the cationic bonds within the bilayered structure. The concepts needed to characterise the aforementioned peculiarities and other phenomena such as conductor-semiconductor-insulator phase transition and magnetoresistance in these materials cut across multi-disciplines ranging from materials science and solid-state chemistry to condensed matter physics, suggesting applications that fall beyond energy storage. This Review highlights the exciting advancements in the science of honeycomb layered frameworks with metallophilic bilayers. First, the latest tactics and techniques including but not limited to X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM) particularly necessary for characterising recent honeycomb layered frameworks with metallophilic bilayers are described, with emphasis on silver-based oxides. Second, new strategies and concepts related to topochemically- or temperature-induced cationic-deficient phases expanding the compositional space of honeycomb layered frameworks focused on cationic bilayer architectures are also accentuated. Third, the latest condensed matter theoretic advances towards a full, atomistic description of the bilayered structure in such frameworks are detailed, especially related to critical phenomena at the cusp of the monolayer-bilayer phase transition. This entails, in part, describing honeycomb layered frameworks as optimised lattices within the congruent sphere packing problem, equivalent to a particular two-dimensional (2D) conformal field theory. Within this picture, the monolayer-bilayer phase transition represents the bifurcation of the honeycomb lattice into its bipartite constituents, related to a 2D-to-3D crossover. Altogether, it is hoped that this Review will give the reader a panoramic view of the honeycomb layered frameworks with important applications within the emerging field of quantum matter, potentially redefining their frontier. Thus, the scope of this Review is expected to be worthwhile for recent graduates and emerging experts alike not only in the materials science and chemistry community but also in other diverse fields of interest.
Quantum Spin Coherence and Electron Spin Distribution Channels in Vanadyl-containing Lantern Complexes
Authors: Imperato Manuel , Nicolini Alessio , Borsari Marco , Briganti Matteo , Chiesa Mario , Liao Yu-Kai , Ranieri Antonio , Raza Arsen , Salvadori Enrico , Sorace Lorenzo , Cornia Andrea
Published: August 2023

We herein investigate the heterobimetallic lantern complexes [PtVO(SOCR)4] as electrically neutral electronic qubits based on vanadyl complexes (S = 1/2) with nuclear spin-free donor atoms. The derivatives with R = Me (1) and Ph (2) give highly resolved X-band EPR spectra in frozen CH2Cl2/toluene solution, which evidence the usual hyperfine coupling to the 51V nucleus (I = 7/2) and an additional superhyperfine interaction with the I = 1/2 nucleus of the 195Pt isotope (natural abundance ca. 34%). DFT calculations ascribe the spin-density delocalization on the Pt2+ ion to a combination of π and δ pathways, with the former representing the predominant channel. Spin relaxation measurements in frozen CD2Cl2/toluene-d8 solution between 90 and 10 K yield Tm values (1-6 μs in 1 and 2-11 μs in 2) which match or even outperform those of known vanadyl-based qubits in similar matrices. Coherent spin manipulations indeed prove possible at 70 K, as shown by the observation of Rabi oscillations in nutation experiments. The results indicate that the heavy Group 10 metal is not detrimental to the coherence properties of the vanadyl moiety and that Pt-VO lanterns can be used as robust spin-coherent building blocks in materials science and quantum technologies.
Quinone-mediated hydrogen anode for non-aqueous reductive electrosynthesis
Authors: Twilton Jack , Johnson Mathew , Sidana Vinayak , Franke Mareena C. , Bottecchia Cecilia , Lehnherr Dan , Lévesque François , Knapp Spring M. M. , Wang Luning , Gerken James B. , Hong Cynthia M. , Vickery Thomas P. , Weisel Mark D. , Strotman Neil A. , Weix Daniel J. , Root Thatcher W. , Stahl Shannon S.
Published: August 2023

Electrochemical synthesis can provide more sustainable routes to industrial chemicals. Electrosynthetic oxidations often may be performed "reagent-free", generating H2 derived from the substrate as the sole byproduct at the counter electrode. Electrosynthetic reductions, however, require an external source of electrons. Sacrificial metal anodes are commonly used for small-scale applications, but more sustainable options are needed at large scale. Anodic water oxidation is an especially appealing option, but many reductions require anhydrous, air-free reaction conditions. This constraint motivates the growing interest in the electrochemical hydrogen oxidation reaction (HOR) under non-aqueous conditions. Here, we report a mediated H2 anode that achieves indirect electrochemical oxidation of H2 by pairing thermal catalytic hydrogenation of an anthraquinone mediator with electrochemical oxidation of the anthrahydroquinone. This quinone-mediated H2 anode is used to support nickel-catalyzed cross-electrophile coupling (XEC), a reaction class gaining widespread adoption within the pharmaceutical industry. Initial validation of this method in small-scale batch reactions is followed by adaptation to a recirculating flow reactor that enables hectogram-scale synthesis of a pharmaceutical intermediate. The mediated H2 anode technology disclosed here offers a general strategy to support H2-driven electrosynthetic reductions.
PARENTAL SMOKING AND CHILD ENT DISEASES
Authors: Забиян М.А. , Миняева А.В.
Published: August 2023

Исследовали влияние курения родителей на возрастную динамику вероятности отоларингологических заболеваний детей раннего возраста. Выявили, что влияние курения родителей на отоларингологическую заболеваемость детей младшего возраста зависит от этапа формирования иммунной системы ребенка. Иммунодепрессивное воздействие табака наиболее выражено в возрасте 4-6 месяцев (второй критический иммунный период) и практически не проявляется в критические периоды новорожденности и второго года жизни.

The age-related features of the dependence of otolaryngological morbidity in children on parental smoking were studied. It was revealed that the immunosuppressive effect of tobacco on the child's body is most pronounced at the age of 4-6 months and does not manifest itself in the neonatal period and in the second year of life.
THE RESULTS OF SIMULATION OF THE SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION OF SOME BAT SPECIES ON THE TERRITORY OF THE TVER REGION USING THE MAXIMUM ENTROPY METHOD
Authors: Христенко Е.А. , Емельянова А.А.
Published: August 2023

Проведен анализ пространственного распределения рукокрылых в Тверской области методом математического моделирования MaxEnt, реализованный при помощи пакета прикладных программ Maxent (ver. 3.3.3k) и ArcGIS 10.2. Выявлено, что на вероятность обнаружения летучих мышей в регионе оказывают влияние сочетания ряда экологических факторов, среди которых наибольшее значение имеют: высота над уровнем моря, средние температуры самого теплого месяца и плотность населения. Хироптерофауна Тверского Верхневолжья распределена неравномерно, что обусловлено пространственной локализацией наиболее благоприятных мест обитания, преимущественно приуроченных к долинам крупных рек, озерам Валдайской возвышенности и водохранилищам. Отмечаются видовые особенности в требованиях к условиям обитания.

The analysis of the spatial distribution of bats in the Tver region was carried out using the MaxEnt mathematical modeling method, implemented using the Maxent application package (ver. 3.3.3k) and ArcGIS 10.2. It was revealed that the probability of finding bats in the region is influenced by a combination of a number of environmental factors, among which the most important are: altitude, average temperatures of the warmest month and population density. The chiropterofauna of the Tver Upper Volga region is unevenly distributed, which is due to the spatial localization of the most favorable habitats, mainly confined to the valleys of large rivers, lakes of the Valdai Upland and reservoirs. Species features are noted in the requirements for habitat conditions.
ON THE VARIABILITY OF TRIGONELLA FOENUM-GRAECUM L. BIOMASS UNDER INTRODUCTION IN DAGESTAN
Authors: Хабибов А.Д. , Гаджиев М.И. , Магомедов М.А.
Published: August 2023

Работа посвящена сравнительной оценке роли высотного фактора в изменчивости пятнадцати весовых и индексных признаков и распределении сухой массы по частям растений Trigonella foenumgraecum L. (Fabaceae Juss.) при интродукции в условиях Дагестана. Получены средние значения и показатели абсолютной и относительной изменчивости этих признаков. На ранних этапах онтогенеза отмечены особенности роста и развития его. Максимальные средние значения и минимальные показатели относительной изменчивости весовых признаков отмечены в условиях 1100 м высоты над ур. м. Наибольшие существенные различия по t-критерию Стьюдента замечены между средними показателями всех учтённых весовых признаков выборок с высот 50 и 1100 м над ур. м. Выделены наиболее пластичные и стабильные весовые признаки вегетативной и генеративной сфер. В структуре растения всех разновысотных выборок установлено преобладание доли плодов – репродуктивного усилия. Для этого относительного показателя отмечено возрастание доли его с увеличением высотного уровня, хотя максимальные абсолютные средние величины присущи выборке с 1100 м высоты над ур. м. Увеличение доли его связано главным образом, за счёт наибольшего сокращения компонента стебля с максимальной вариабельностью. Для генеративных индексных признаков выделены минимальные показатели коэффициента вариации и по мере возрастания высотного градиента отмечено постепенное сокращение доли массы семян в бобе.

The work is devoted to a comparative assessment of the role of the altitude factor in the variability of fifteen weight and index characteristics and the distribution of dry mass by parts of plants Trigonella foenum-graecum L. (Fabaceae Juss.) during introduction in Dagestan. The average values and indicators of absolute and relative variability of these characteristics are obtained. At the early stages of ontogenesis, the features of its growth and development are noted. The maximum average values and minimum indicators of relative variability of weight characteristics were observed in conditions of 1100 m altitude above sea level. The most significant differences by student's t-test between the observed average performance of all considered weight characteristics of samples with heights of 50 and 1100 m above sea level. M. the most ductile and stable weight signs of vegetative and generative spheres. In the plant structure of all samples of different heights, the predominance of the proportion of fruits – reproductive effortwas established. For this relative indicator, an increase in its share with an increase in the altitude level is noted, although the maximum absolute average values are inherent in the sample from 1100 m above sea level. The increase in its share is mainly due to the greatest reduction of the stem component with maximum variability. For generative index features, the minimum values of the coefficient of variation are highlighted, and as the height gradient increases, a gradual decrease in the share of seed mass in the bean is noted.
ABOUT GREEN CUTTINGS OF ROSES
Authors: Петухова Л.В. , Григорьева Л.В. , Нотов В.А. , Степанова Е.Н.
Published: August 2023

Обосновано значение биоморфологического подхода в агротехнике черенкования. На примере двух сортовых групп роз рассмотрены факторы успешности зеленого черенкования.

We note the need to use a biomorphological approach in the agricultural technology of cuttings. Using the example of two varietal groups of roses, we found out the success factors of green cuttings.
POLEMOCHORES IN THE ECOSYSTEMS OF MILITARY POGORELOYE GORODISHCHE OPERATIONS AREA
Authors: Нотов А.А. , Нотов В.А. , Иванова С.А. , Зуева Л.В. , Андреева Е.А.
Published: August 2023

Изучены фитоценозы с растениями-полемохорами, приуроченные к району боевых действий Погорело-Городищенской наступательной операции (4–23 августа 1942 г.) (Тверская область). Охарактеризованы местообитания полемохоров и особенности их экологии. Наиболее широко распространены Arrhenatherum elatius (L.) P. Beauv. ex J. et C. Presl, Pimpinella major L., Ptarmica vulgaris Hill, Heracleum sphondylium L., Trisetum flavescens (L.) P. Beauv., Primula elatior (L.) Hill. Только в пределах данного района Тверской области отмечены Muscari botryoides (L.) Mill., Phyteuma nigrum F.W. Schmidt, Phyteuma spicatum L., Pimpinella major var. rubra Hoppe ex Mérat. Проведена предварительная оценка инвазивного потенциала полемохоров. Более высокую активность проявляет Pimpinella major. Этот вид может доминировать в различных сообществах. Рекомендуется осуществлять мониторинг динамики дальнейшей натурализации полемохоров.

Phytocenoses with polemochore plants dated to the area of military Pogoreloye Gorodishche offensive operation (August 4–23, 1942) (Tver region) were studied. The features of their habitats and ecology are characterized. The most common polemochores here are Arrhenatherum elatius (L.) P. Beauv. ex J. et C. Presl, Pimpinella major L., Ptarmica vulgaris Hill, Heracleum sphondylium L., Trisetum flavescens (L.) P. Beauv., Primula elatior (L.) Hill. However, Muscari botryoides (L.) Mill. Phyteuma nigrum F.W.Schmidt, Phyteuma spicatum L., and Pimpinella major var. rubra Hoppe ex Mérat in the Tver region are found only in this area. A preliminary assessment of invasive potential of polemochores was carried out. Pimpinella major is spreading rapidly throughout the territory. It can dominate in various communities. We recommend monitoring the dynamics of further naturalization of polemochores.
Innovation in Early Reading Instruction: The Development of e-Learning Materials in Mother Tongue
Authors: Semilla J-Roel B. , Parmisana Venus R. , Fajardo Loreta L. , Abucayon Ruben L. , Dinoro Angeline P. , Tabudlong Josefina M.
Published: August 2023

Mother Tongue-Based-Multilingual Education has been shown to improve the academic performance of early-grade learners. However, challenges such as inaccessibility and lack of contextualized materials in the mother tongue (MT) have hindered students' full engagement in learning. To address this, a quasi-experimental study was conducted with struggling first-grade learners (n=60) to investigate the effectiveness of researcher-developed e-learning materials for early reading in MT. Instruments used in this study included a researcher-created storyboard for video creation, with its dialogue and storyline; the test questionnaires, adapted from the MT-based Curriculum Guide of the Department of Education in the Philippines, for measuring participants’ reading performance in phonic and word recognition. The pre-test and post-test data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, and a t-test at a 5% significance level. Qualitative data extracted through interviews were analyzed thematically, while a four-point Likert scale was used to interpret the overall rating of the e-learning materials. The content and ICT experts measured the e-learning materials’ validity and effectiveness. The results illustrated e-learning materials like video stories and PowerPoint presentations, developed using the ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation) model, improved learners' letter-sound and word-blending abilities. Experts rated the materials excellent for technical standards, content quality, and effectiveness. The e-learning materials as a pedagogical intervention in early reading are innovative, interactive, and engaging and can potentially enhance early graders' reading performance. Future research can explore design or layout modification of the materials creatively to enhance learner engagement in early-grade MT instruction.
A Survey of Mathematics Pre-Service Teachers' End-of-Teaching Practice Reflections of Educational Contexts
Authors: Tatira Benjamin
Published: August 2023

Pre-service teachers need to identify their understanding and beliefs about mathematics learning and teaching against the backdrop of the environment where, they teach during teaching practice. Pre-service teachers will one day be responsible for full-time teaching and their current reflections of educational contexts’ knowledge serve as a point of reference to their acquisition of teacher knowledge. Of the four knowledge bases for teaching, namely, pedagogy, pedagogical content knowledge, subject matter and educational contexts, the focus in this study was on the last. This study purposed to promote and describe mathematics pre-service teachers’ reflections of educational contexts at the end of a six-month teaching practice session. The 2022 cohort of 140 Bachelor of Education mathematics students participated in the study. The judgmental sampling technique was used to select 40 reflection reports. Moreover, four students were selected for interviews purposively based on their earlier reflections in the reports. The reflective reports and the interview transcriptions were analysed thematically through the lens of the Van Manen framework. The findings revealed that most of the pre-service teachers operated at the practical reflection level and very few attained the critical reflection stage. Student teachers took class preparation seriously, but they were disadvantaged by lack of teaching resources. They engaged themselves in many school duties, but this was only helpful if they were guided by experienced teachers. In response to some school management shortcomings, pre-service teachers projected wishes that could improve their teaching practices.
The 1915 Çanakkale Bridge – Design and Construction of Substructure
Authors: Löhning Thomas , Ravn Uffe Graaskov , Pedersen Flemming , Westh Louis , Christoffersen Moe
Published: August 2023

The 1915 Çanakkale Bridge in Turkey carries the new Malkara-Çanakkale Motorway across the Dardanelles strait. This paper describes the design of the substructure of the suspension bridge, which has a world record main span of 2023 m. The substructure consists of the two tower foundations, the two anchor blocks and the two side span piers.

The paper describes design to achieve fast-track construction and resilient structures with optimized material quantities. For the tower foundations an innovative solution consisting of a lower cellular reinforced concrete base and an upper part consisting of two hollow composite steel shafts which extends above water level have been developed. Critical temporary construction stages, including the immersion process, ship impact, and seismic loadings, call for complex structural analysis and verification.

For the anchor blocks efficient concepts have been developed to optimize quantities of concrete and excavation. At the European side this is done by taking advantage of the local soil conditions and activating the backfill on top of the anchor block as counterweight and at the Asian side anchor block an innovative concept with diaphragm panels at the bottom of the anchor block has been developed to enhance the horizontal shear resistance with the ground.

For the side span piers supporting the ends of the main steel bridge deck and the concrete girders of the approach bridges soft soil and seismic forces requires deep bored concrete pile foundations with special measures for improved soil in the upper liquefiable layers.
Local Stability Analysis of Onchocerciasis Transmission Dynamics With Nonlinear Incidence Functions in Two Interacting Populations
Authors: Adeyemo K. M.
Published: August 2023

A deterministic compartmental model for the transmission dynamics of onchocerciasis with nonlinear incidence functions in two interacting populations is studied. The model is qualitatively analyzed to investigate its local asymptotic behavior with respect to disease-free and endemic equilibria. It is shown, using Routh-Hurwitz criteria, that the disease-free equilibrium is locally asymptotically stable when the associated basic reproduction number is less than the unity. When the basic reproduction number is greater than the unity, we prove the existence of a locally asymptotically stable endemic equilibrium.
Masculinidad (es) en la vejez. La cara oculta del género
Authors: Arreseigor Mauricio , Micaela Martínez Georgina
Published: August 2023

El presente artículo consiste en una investigación orientada a conocer la producción social de las masculinidades viejas en Uruguay. Este estudio se llevó a cabo en el Departamento de Salto, con una metodología de corte cualitativo, a partir de diez entrevistas realizadas a varones mayores que se predispusieron a compartir sus experiencias de ser varón en la vejez. De acuerdo con las narrativas relevadas, los varones mayores resaltan la jerarquización de su condición biológica por sobre su par femenino, a partir de las marcas corporales que lo dotan de ciertas características propias de su género. Por su parte, entienden al trabajo como un organizador social fundante de su vida, forjando su identidad a edades tempranas. Finalmente, estos varones alojan en la familia su principal soporte afectivo, quedando la mujer ubicada en un lugar instrumental a costa de los intereses de la autodefinición masculina.
Reflexiones sobre diseño de entrevistas para análisis del envejecimiento en la academia
Authors: Vázquez Palacios Felipe Roboam , Reyes Gómez Laureano , Rodríguez Abad Angélica
Published: August 2023

El objetivo es recoger información empírica, relatos, experiencias y sentires de académicos miembros del Sistema Nacional de Investigadores del Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología (CONACYT) que se encuentran activos con más de 30 años de servicio y han entrado en un proceso de envejecimiento, con edades mayores de 60 años. Los profesores/investigadores son de alto nivel académico con perfil de doctor que desarrollan actividades de docencia, investigación científica, difusión de resultados, formación de recursos humanos que implican una serie de compromisos para la generación y difusión del conocimiento. El interés de la entrevista es detectar posibles condiciones de salud como discapacidades, la creación de dependencia funcional en las actividades básicas de la vida diaria y funciones instrumentales, así como la autonomía que les permita desarrollar sus actividades académicas. El tema del autocuidado en la salud del investigador tiene un papel central en la formulación de la entrevista; información que permitirá comprender las estrategias que utiliza el investigador para cuidar y procurar su salud en edades avanzadas y mantener el nivel de producción científica que lo ubica como líder en el campo de conocimiento de su especialidad.
The Effect of Maltodextrin Concentration and Roasting Time on the Physicochemical and Sensory Characteristics of Nori Snack Made from Sea Grape (Caulerpa sp.)
Authors: Savitri Anggita Ulfia , Jariyah Jariyah , Yulistiani Ratna
Published: August 2023

Nori snack is dried edible seaweed, which is made from drying and roasting so its texture is crispy and thin. Commercial nori snack is usually made from Porphyra seaweed which cannot be cultivated in Indonesia. Sea grapes (Caulerpa sp.), a local seaweed that is widely cultivated in Indonesia, have the potential to be used as an alternative material for nori snacks. The formation of nori with the addition of Eucheuma cottonii gives a nori snack texture that tends to be elastic and less crunchy. Crispness is the main parameter to consider in choosing nori snacks. The addition of maltodextrin as a texture enhancer is needed to give a compact and crispy texture, and roasting time can also increase the level of crispness in nori products. This study aims to determine the physicochemical and organoleptic characteristics of sea grape nori snacks (Caulerpa sp.). Factorial completely randomized design (CDR) with two factors. Factor I was the maltodextrin concentration (1, 2, and 3%), while factor II was a roasting time (1, 2, and 3 minutes) and two replications. The data were analyzed using Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and followed by Duncan’s New Multiple Range Test (DNMRT) at the 5% significance level. The best treatment was the addition of 3% maltodextrin and a roasting time of 3 minutes. The results obtained were a moisture content of 6.13%, ash content of 12.45%, protein content of 17,07%, a yield of 6.22%, a breaking strength of 5.23%, and an average score of preference for the aroma of 2.8 (dislike), the colour of 3.5 (standard), the taste of 4.05 (like), and crispness of 4.10 (like).
Two Sides of the Coin: Comparison of Administrators' and Teachers' Perspectives on Classroom Supervision
Authors: DOĞAN SİBEL , YILDIZ Sevgi , KATITAŞ Sevda
Published: August 2023

Supervision is one of the most important stages of administration processes and one of the most fundamental components of education. According to the relevant legislation, the people responsible for lesson supervision are school administrators.
With this research, it was aimed to determine the perspectives of administrators and teachers on lesson supervision practices. The research was carried out through the basic qualitative research, one of the qualitative research
designs. The study group of the research consisted of 24 educators, 12 teachers and 12 administrators, working in public schools (kindergarten, primary school, secondary school, and high school) in four different cities of Turkey
in the 2022-2023 academic year. The data of the study were collected through interviews using semi-structured interview forms developed by the researchers. Educators participating in the research were determined by convenience
sampling method and the data were analyzed with inductive content analysis. As a result of the research, it was found that many administrators did not fulfill their supervisory duties. Additionally, most of the administrators reported
feeling unqualified to conduct supervision. They attributed their reasons for not conducting supervisions to heavy paperwork and uneasiness of the teachers. They tended to evaluate teachers based on feedback from students and parents
rather than conducting their own supervisory assessments. Teachers, on the other hand, stated that they were biased towards the subject of supervision due to the negative experiences they had during the supervision, they were stressed
when the supervision would be done, they saw the supervision as a waste of time unless guidance and instructional leadership was provided, and they stated that the supervisions made by the administrators were conducted as a formality,
however it was determined that they preferred the supervision of the school administrators to the inspectors. At the same time, it was concluded that there were teachers who found supervision necessary and important, and that a
limited number of administrators could carry out supervision in accordance with its purpose and provided guidance and instructional leadership. As a result of the study, recommendations were made for the supervisions to be carried
out in accordance with their purpose.
PENGEMBANGAN KETERAMPILAN PENGAJARAN KEWIRAUSAHAAN GURU TK HINGGA SMA MELALUI PELATIHAN PROTOTIPE PRODUK
Authors: Kusmulyono Muhammad Setiawan
Published: August 2023

Implementasi Kurikulum Merdeka melalui penguatan projek profil Pancasila pada tingkat pendidikan dasar dan menengah merupakan sebuah terobosan berharga untuk menguatkan kompetensi siswa didik bangsa. Implementasi ini perlu didukung dengan penguatan keterampilan guru dan kemampuannya dalam mengelola proses pembelajaran. Kewirausahaan ternyata memberi dampak positif dalam mengakomodasi Kurikulum Merdeka melalui kreativitas dan inovasi yang saling menghubungkan. Meningkatkan pemahaman guru mengenai teknik fasilitasi kegiatan kewirausahaan bagi siswa dengan menggunakan metode pembuatan produk. Metode pengabdian menggunakan pelatihan prototipe produk. Program pengabdian masyarakat di Yayasan ABC (pseudonym) dengan penguatan keterampilan kewirausahaan guru melalui pelatihan prototipe produk memberikan bukti bahwa inisiatif kewirausahaan mampu menstimulasi kreativitas guru untuk membuat suatu produk kreatif. Melalui program ini diharapkan guru-guru dapat memiliki inspirasi untuk mendesain model pembelajaran berorientasi kewirausahaan yang lebih kreatif sehingga dapat mendorong realisasi Kurikulum Merdeka secara lebih komprehensif. Para guru memiliki modal pengetahuan yang baik dalam mengimplementasi kegiatan pengabdian yang diharapkan dapat ditularkan dalam metode pembelajaran mereka di pendidikan dasar dan menengah bagi para peserta didiknya.
Pengaruh Model Problem Solving Terhadap Kemampuan Berpikir Kritis Siswa Kelas VIII SMP Negeri 5 Lembar Tahun Ajaran 2022/2023
Authors: Handini Baiq Suhadiati , Sarjana Ketut , Azmi Syahrul , Hayati Laila
Published: August 2023

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui apakah terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan model problem solving terhadap kemampuan berpikir kritis siswa kelas VIII SMP Negeri 5 Lembar Tahun Ajaran 2022/2023. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif (eksperimen) dengan jenis Quasi Experiment dengan desain posttest only. Instrumen penelitian ini menggunakan lembar tes uraian untuk melihat kemampuan berpikir kritis siswa. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan yaitu uji t polled varians. Hasil tes kemampuan berpikir kritis siswa dengan rata-rata hasil tes kelas eskperimen dan kelas kontrol masing-masing 68,22 (tinggi) dan 50,18 (sedang). Adapun hasil uji hipotesis menggunakan uji t polled varians menunjukkan bahwa nilai . Dasar pengambilan keputusan dapat disimpulkan bahwa ada Pengaruh Signifikan Model Problem Solving Terhadap Kemampuan Berpikir Kritis Siswa Kelas VIII Tahun Ajaran 2022/2023.
Analisis Kecemasan dan Disposisi Matematis Terhadap Hasil Belajar Ditinjau Dari Gaya Belajar Matematika Siswa Kelas XI di SMA Negeri 2 Gerung Tahun Pelajaran 2022/2023
Authors: Suliantiani Ni Made , Sridana Nyoman , Triutami Tabita Wahyu , Soepriyanto Harry
Published: August 2023

Matematika sebagai pendidikan yang fundamental dari berbagai cabang dari ilmu pengetahuan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan kecemasan dan disposisi matematis terhadap hasil belajar ditinjau dari gaya belajar matematika siswa kelas XI di SMA Negeri 2 Gerung. Jenis penelitian ini adalah kuantitatif dengan metode korelasional. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh siswa kelas XI semester genap tahun pelajaran 2022/2023 dengan subjek penelitian berjumlah 62 siswa. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah dokumentasi untuk mendokumentasikan setiap proses penelitian, angket untuk mengidentifikasi kecemasan matematis, disposisi matematis, serta gaya belajar dan tes tertulis untuk mengetahui hasil belajar matematika siswa dengan materi turunan fungsi aljabar. Untuk uji validitas yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah uji validitas konstruk dengan menggunakan pendapat para ahli. Teknik analisis data pada penelitian ini menggunakan 3 tahap yaitu uji asumsi klasikal, statistik deskriptif, dan statistik inferensial. Hasil penelitian kecemasan dan disposisi matematis terhadap hasil belajar ditinjau dari gaya belajar matematika siswa pada setiap uji asumsi klasikal tidak masalah sehingga setiap data dapat diproses dengan menggunakan SPSS dengan analisis statistik deskriptif dan analisis statistik inferensial. Pada kesimpulan untuk kecemasan dan disposisi matematis terhadap hasil belajar ditinjau dari gaya belajar diperoleh 16,6% kontribusi kecemasan dan disposisi matematis terhadap hasil belajar ditinjau dari gaya belajar visual, 15,5% kontribusi kecemasan dan disposisi matematis terhadap hasil belajar ditinjau dari gaya belajar auditorial, dan 18,6% kontribusi kecemasan dan disposisi matematis terhadap hasil belajar ditinjau dari gaya belajar kinestetik untuk kelas XI di SMA Negeri 2 Gerung.
Ethno Pedagogy Approach in Preparing Science Learning in The Society 5.0 Era
Authors: Hidayat Sholeh , Leksono Suroso Mukti , Jamaludin Ujang , Shintawati Shintawati
Published: August 2023

This article is the result of a literature survey on Ethno pedagogy and education in the Society 5.0 era from various sources, including digital books, journal articles, and reports on the internet. In the field of education, Society 5.0 can utilize technology to provide more interactive and personalized learning, such as online learning or the use of Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) in learning. This era demands that education must be properly prepared to help individuals develop the skills and knowledge needed to face future challenges. The purpose of this paper is to examine more deeply the ethno-pedagogy approach and how this approach can be applied in preparing education in the Society 5.0 era. The culture-based educational approach is called Ethno pedagogy. The approach is very relevant in preparing education in the increasingly complex and diverse era of Society 5.0. This approach allows teachers to develop learning content that reflects students' cultural values. Technology can be a very useful tool in supporting an ethno-pedagogy approach