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Interlanguage and Its Implications to Second Language Teaching and Learning
Authors: Guo Qiaolan
Published: January 2023

Interlanguage refers to the knowledge system which is formed in a certain period in learners’ second language learning process. The study on interlanguage is of great significance in the field of second language acquisition. This paper elaborates on the definition and characteristics of interlanguage, and analyzes five main factors contributing to the formation of interlanguage.The first factor is language transfer, especially negative language transfer; the second is transfer of language training, which means teacher overemphasized one form or pattern and used inappropriate or even faulty teaching materials, at the same time, teacher’s incompetence in identifying non-English forms may also lead to interlanguage; the third factor is strategies of second language learning, which is often thought to be culture bound; the fourth factor is strategies of second language communication; the last factor is overgeneralization of target language. Through close study of the factors leading to  interlanguage, this paper draws some implications to second language teaching and learning: the first is reducing negative transfer. Teachers can emphasize the importance of reinforcing the learners’ responses by rewarding target-like responses and correcting non-target-like ones, and learners should be encouraged to read as much as possible the English writings by native English writers. Second is increasing cultural information teaching. Teachers can choose some culturally-authentic materials from the native speech community and adopt various cultural teaching techniques. At the same time, to optimize language input environment. Teachers are supposed to equip with high levels of L2 competence and provide students with the right thing in the right way. Another way to reduce language transfer is to increase the opportunity for output. Moreover, we can see that making errors is a part of language and error-correction can help interlanguage develop towards the TL, hence, adopting proper correction strategies are of great importance. Last but not least, applying proper learning strategies is also a better way to avoid the occurrence of interlanguage.
Challenges toward the Implications of Official Urdu
Authors: JAFAR MUHAMMAD RAHIM , JAFAR MUHAMMAD RAHIM
Published: January 2023

Urdu is associated with the Muslims of the subcontinent region before the partition of Pakistan and India. It is the national language and one of the official languages of Pakistan. English and Urdu are spoken, written, and understood throughout the country, although the Urdu languages are spoken throughout many regions of Pakistan, including the local and regional languages. For the same reason, Urdu was declared Pakistan's national language after the country gained independence.Afterwards, certain bodies were established for its proper implementation as the official language of the country. Implementation of this constitutional obligation, though, requires a thorough exercise and hard work for the development of languages in Pakistan, such as the competing status of Urdu and English Therefore, academia, constitutionalists, and the general public are suggested to come forward to help the government official fulfil this obligation.
Modern perspectives on biomedical applications of ZnO nanomaterials
Authors: Yusuf Mohd
Published: January 2023

With extraordinary success, the past few decades witnessed high growth in nanoscience or nanotechnology that is turning towards innumerable dynamic sectors providing new pure as well as applied opportunities such as physics, chemistry, material, biology, medicine and many more. Day by day the advancements in the field of nanotechnology have been explored due to the high surface area, and multifunctional with acceptable biocompatibility make them capable to play the countless role of highly multifunctional-tailored drugs delivery alternates, phototherapy, bioimaging and gene delivery to develop new nanomaterials with various possible applicabilities. Numerous researchers have conducted various studies on the applicability of ZnO nanomaterials in the area of environment, biomedical and healthcare sectors Here, recent progress and modern perspectives are presented concerning ZnO nanomaterials for their biomedical applications.
Design, synthesis and evaluation of novel 3-(substitutedphenyl)-2-(4-(substitutedphenyl) thiazol-2-yl)-2hpyrazolo [3, 4-d] thiazol-5(6h)-one derivatives as anti-breast cancer agents
Authors: Dawane Bhaskar Sadashiv
Published: January 2023

Mainstream cancer research has continued to place a significant emphasis on the development of new and effective therapeutic candidates to tackle rising treatment resistance and off-target toxicities. Here, a series of novel 3-(substitutedphenyl)-2-(4-(substitutedphenyl)thiazol-2-yl)-2Hpyrazolo[3,4-d]thiazol-5(6H)-one derivatives were synthesized and characterized. The ability of the synthesized compounds to reduce the survival of the human breast cancer cell line MDA-MB 231 was evaluated. When compared to the reference chemical, 5-fluorouracil, 3-(4-chlorophenyl)-2-(4- (4-chlorophenyl)thiazol-2-yl)-2H-pyrazolo[3,4d]thiazol-5(6H)-oneand 3-(4-nitrophenyl)-2-(4-(4-nitrophenyl)thiazol-2-yl)-2H-pyrazolo[3,4d]thiazol5(6H)-oneshowed the highest inhibitory activity (IC50:550 0.78 M and 504 0.89, respectively) on the viability of MDA-MB 231 cells. A molecular docking study has been carried out to discover more potent drugs.
U.S. - INDIA Relations: Current Scenario
Authors: Shriparkash
Published: January 2023

Both their respective home attempts to achieve their respective domestic climate targets and the remotivated global efforts to boost climate ambition were shared by India and the United States. Both parties reiterated their promise to the crucial role of multilateral cooperation in addressing these global macroeconomic challenges as they discussed the current challenges to the global macroeconomic outlook in the context of the conflict in Ukraine, such as rising commodity and energy prices as well as supply constraints. They both reaffirmed their commitment to stepping up their efforts to put the G20 Common Framework for Debt Treatment into effect in a realistic, timely, organised, and coordinated way.
Recent Advancement of Colorectal Cancer and Their Herbal Essential Oil Treatment
Authors: Kumar Aditya , Uniyal Yashika , Kumar Roshan
Published: January 2023

Colorectal cancer is the second most deadly type of cancer (CRC). In the upcoming decades, death and incidence rates would surely increase globally. Despite being disproportionately high in high-income countries, CRC-related mortality is also on the rise in low- and middle-income countries. Early diagnosis of CRC allows for both surgical and medicinal treatment options. Due to the high likelihood of recurrence and the rising rate of treatment failure brought on by cancer medicine resistance, it is regrettable that there is a significant treatment failure rate. Due to early discovery and treatment of CRC, there is a chance of survival in wealthy nations. Contrarily, these resources are noticeably scarce in less developed countries. It is crucial to inform the public about CRC's current situation, its cause, progression, risk factors, and therapy. As a result, we have included in this review all of the most recent data on the global epidemiology, drug resistance, challenges, risk factors, and preventative and therapeutic approaches for CRC. Guidelines for CRC prevention and therapy are briefly reviewed, as well as pathways of CRC developments.
Past and Current Prospectives of Herbal Product for Skin Care
Authors: Prajapati Anand Kumar , Sagar Shivali , Kumar Roshan
Published: January 2023

The treatment of skin ageing is vital in controlling numerous skin problems, especially in the elderly, which is a welcome side effect. Consumer demand for non-invasive products with fewer harmful effects than those currently on the market has led to a rapid surge in the development of new dermocosmetics. Herbal-derived formulations and natural compounds from plants have gained popularity because to the wide range of effective, non-toxic active ingredients they contain, many of which target different parts of the skin's ageing signalling pathways. The purpose of this review was, therefore, to identify the most current developments in the study of herbal-derived products, such as herbal formulations and isolated components with skin anti-aging effects. Clinical trials with available pharmacodynamics data support the protective effects of herbal-derived products used to treat, prevent, or control the ageing of human skin, and these investigations assessed the biological effects of these products in in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo settings.
Prevalence of Endoparasites of Clarias gariepinus (Burchell 1822) in Maiduguri, Nigeria
Authors: AA Biu
Published: January 2023

A prevalence study on the endoparasites of Clarias gariepinus using standard parasitological methods was conducted in Maiduguri, from January to May, 2012. A total of 100 Clarias gariepinus were examined for endoparasites. Of the total number examined, 38(38.00%) were infected with parasites, which included nematodes, cestodes and protozoa. The Cestode diphyllobothrium latum was identified with a prevalence of 31.60%, Gnathostoma spinigerum a nematode had a prevalence of 44.70% while the blood protozoa Trypanosoma spp had a prevalence of 23.70%. There was a significant difference (p≤0.05) between prevalence of infection and standard length and body weight of Clarias spp., whereas there was no significant difference (p≥0.05) between the sexes of the fishes.
Pemanfaatan Limbah Rumah Tangga Sebagai Pupuk Organik Cair Ramah Lingkungan
Authors: Tawakkal Gau Andi Dita , Zamzam Syamsiar , Mutmainnah Nurul , Qadri Sri Nur
Published: January 2023

Perkembangan pertanian ramah lingkungan diiringi dengan tingginya permintaan produk organik. Jenis limbah rumah tangga bermacam-macam, namun sekitar 75% limbah rumah tangga merupakan sampah organik dan sisanya merupakan sampah anorganik. Sumber limbah terbesar yang dapat menyebar dan berpotensi mencemari lingkungan adalah limbah rumah tangga. Mengolah limbah ini menjadi produk yang bernilai ekonomi tinggi, seperti pupuk organik cair, merupakan salah satu penanggulangan yang dapat dilakukan. Limbah yang paling banyak dihasilkan oleh rumah tangga adalah air cucian beras dapat dimanfaatkan sebagai bahan baku utama dalam pembuatan pupuk organik cair. Kegiatan ini menggunakan metode penyuluhan dan pelatihan bagi ibu rumah tangga dan masyarakat setempat. Berdasarkan hasil evaluasi dari sesi praktek dapat ditarik kesimpulan bahwa kegiatan ini secara keseluruhan berhasil meningkatkan kemampuan peserta dalam pembuatan pupuk organik cair dan cara penggunaannya pada tanaman. Antusiasme peserta terhadap pelatihan terlihat selama kegiatan pelatihan ini berlangsung. Hal ini dibuktikan pada saat pemateri memaparkan data hasil uji coba penggunaan pupuk organik cair pada tanaman.
COVID-19 and Psychological Complications Among University Students in Islamabad: A Cross-sectional Survey
Authors: Hussain Ejaz , Zafar Maria , Afzal Duaa , Haq Kiran , Qasim Ali Muhammad , Asif Somiya
Published: January 2023

Background: Due to quarantine, mental health problems particularly depression and anxiety worsen in the general population. The psychological impact of COVID-19 on university students is more due to exaggerated stress levels and anxiety-related evidence as a result of transformed delivery and doubtfulness of university education, technological concerns of online courses of instruction, being far away from home, social separation and financial losses. Objective: To determine the post-COVID-19 psychological complications among university students in Islamabad. Methods: The study was carried out in various educational universities in Islamabad from March to August 2021. A questionnaire was distributed to obtain data about demographic characteristics and psychological complications during quarantine periods after the Covid-19 outbreak in Pakistan. The questionnaire used to collect data was DASS 21 questionnaire. The association between quarantine due to COVID-19 and students' psychological health was estimated through SPSS 23 analysis procedure with a p-value<0.001 Results: The study was completed by participation of 219 individuals, 54(24.7%) females and 165(75.3%) males. All students with age between 18-30 years who completed the questionnaire both physically and online. The results of the cross-sectional study showed that depression p-value=0.30, anxiety p=0.03 and stress p=0.01. Conclusion: The incidence of post-COVID-19 quarantine psychological complications was quite high among university students of Islamabad due to home-based and administrative quarantine during lockdown measures for conserving their physical and mental health and daily life activities. The current study concludes that stress, anxiety and depression were quite common in students of universities due to quarantine.
Translating SIBI (Sign System for Indonesian Gesture) Gesture-to-Text in Real-Time using a Mobile Device
Authors: Jonathan Misael , Rakun Erdefi
Published: January 2023

The SIBI gesture translation framework by Rakun was built using a series of machine learning technologies: MobileNetV2 for feature extraction, Conditional Random Field for finding the epenthesis movement frame, and Long Short-Term Memory for word classification. This high computational translation system was previously implemented on a personal computer system, which lacks portability and accessibility. This study implemented the system on a smartphone using an on-device inference method: the translation process is embedded into the smartphone to provide lower latency and zero data usage. The system was then improved using a parallel multi-inference method, which reduced the average translation time by 25%. The final mobile SIBI gesture-to-text translation system achieved a word accuracy of 90.560%, a sentence accuracy of 64%, and an average translation time of 20 seconds.
THE NOVEL LAHOO RANG FALESTINE
Authors: Irfan Ali Mujahid  , Dr Bushra Ilmuddin  , Dr Shazia Andleeb
Published: January 2023

Lahoo Rang Falestine" is very important in novel writing. It shows the change in every field of life on a global scale. These important changes have taken place at the political, economic, cultural, social, and cultural levels and have affected the entire era. In the present era, many traditions and values ​​have been broken and at the same time, the system that has been going on for years has been disrupted. There have been many losses but some good results. People's thoughts and feelings changed. In this novel, along with science and art, some movements also took place, which affected the intellect and consciousness of the present age. A new philosophical perspective on life began and these new ideas, and thoughts seemed to be in tune with the old traditions. During this period, complex issues of minorities, exploitation of minorities, sectarianism, political corruption, youth issues, the crisis of civilization and values, and misdeeds of the ruling class began to be written on the page. Novel writing has been the cradle of civilization from the very beginning. Various arts flourished in it. Literature, philosophy, history, etc. in Urdu got extraordinary development. India has been a land of development of various disciplines in which literature has special significance. Different languages ​​are spoken here and different languages ​​have their literary capital. The novel is considered a style of storytelling anyway. The novel is a genre of literature that is very interesting because the canvas of the novel is much wider than other genres of literature.
Evaluation of toxicity and resistant effects of heavy metals and antibiotics on the growth of marine bioluminescent bacteria
Authors: Chinweike Unoma Dokubo  , Bright Obidinma Uba  , Chisom Precious Nnubia  , Ifeanyi Patience Akaun
Published: January 2023

Luminescence is the emission of light by an object. Living organisms including certain bacteria are capable of luminescence. Bacteria are the most abundant luminescent organisms in nature. Bacterial luminescence has been studied most extensively in several marine bacteria. Bacterial luminescence is due to the action of the enzyme called luciferase. The luminescent bacteria exist in nature either as free-living bacteria or in symbiotic association with certain marine organisms. Research on luminescent bacteria has always been a fascinating one. In the present study, ten free living luminescent bacteria initially isolated from marine origin were characterized for their tolerance to heavy metals and antibiotics. Copper, zinc, cobalt and cadmium metals at 1 mg/mL concentration have inhibited the growth and luminescence of the all strains except strains 1, 2 and 7. Surprisingly, lead metal at the same concentration dd not inhibit any of the ten strains. However, at 2 mg/mL concentration, similar trend was observed on the growth and luminescence of all the 10 strains. Also, all the tested isolates were sensitive (1 cm >) to all Gram negative and positive antibiotics being tested except isolates 3, 6 and 8, respectively which were resistant (0 – 0.9 cm) to all the antibiotics tested. Thus, the strains isolated from the different sample types have good beneficial potentials such as heavy metal tolerance and antibiotic sensitivity.
Analysis of the Contemporary Scholars on the Alms Donation Practice through E-Commerce
Authors: Muh. Ridlal Quddus
Published: January 2023

This research aims to comprehensively analyze the scholars' perspectives regarding the donation practice through e-commerce. The problems proposed include (1) how alms donation practice appears in e-commerce, (2) what is the form of the practice, and (3) what are the perspectives of contemporary scholars on this practice. This research is descriptive qualitative since it uses the library method. Data were collected through juridical, normative (syar'i), and sociological. The results showed that the alms donation practice through e-commerce is legal and there is no argument for prohibiting it. Several scholars recommend people not be familiar with this practice because it contains gharar and syubhat. Moreover, direct alms donation is more advisable since it is a noble deed where people unintentionally obtain the reward of friendship. This research implies that everyone is expected not to doubt the alms donation practice through e-commerce. Additionally, the government is expected to further support this practice.
SUPERVIVENCIA DE LAS EMPRESAS EN EL MERCADO ECUATORIANO
Authors: Jácome Lagla William David
Published: January 2023

Al analizar la competencia en una industria en particular, se puede analizar de muchas maneras diferentes utilizando diferentes métodos, la investigación de la competencia le permite a una empresa analizar el nivel de competencia que existe en el campo en el que quiere estar. El presente estudio bibliográfico tiene como objetivo analizar el nivel de competencia entre las cinco empresas más grandes del sector agroindustrial, en el cual se evaluó el negocio de referencia, y el análisis de competencia utilizando las Cinco Fuerzas de Porter, sobre la base de rivalidad competitiva, y amenaza a riesgo. Nuevos participantes, la amenaza de productos sustitutos y la capacidad de negociar con proveedores y clientes. Concluyendo que el poder ajeno a los competidores es la capacidad de negociar con los proveedores mientras que en otros aspectos cada empresa tiene un alto grado de competencia como lo son Pronaca, Tonicorp, Supermaxi y Gran Aki, Transbuen no tuvo muchos porque entre sus productos todas las marcas famosas de cerveza, no fue el caso de La Ibérica ya que gracias a sus innovaciones sus productos pueden ser fácilmente reemplazados por otras marcas.
Investigating the role of Financial Technology on the Performance of Islamic Financial Institutions
Authors: Anjum Muhammad Naeem , Khan Shahid Kalim , Patras Waqas
Published: January 2023

The purpose of this research is to investigate the significant part that Financial Innovation (FI) plays in maintaining the stability of Islamic financial institutions. The research philosophy of interpretivism serves as the basis for this body of work. To acquire information, interviews were conducted with various people. The method of purposive sampling was used by the researchers, and the samples were selected with the purpose of the study in mind. As a direct consequence of this, 10 industry professionals agreed to be interviewed for this research. In addition to having a thorough understanding of the fundamentals of Islamic financial innovation, these professionals have worked in the industry for a minimum of five years, making them exceptionally qualified. The researchers used the analytic software known as N-Vivo to do data analysis and interpretation. According to the results, the function of financial innovation in the present environment is crucial, and it has become a lifeline for Islamic financial institutions. In addition, the results of NVivo indicated that financial innovation in IFIs plays significant roles in the areas of digitalization, financial technology, financial inclusion, religiosity, as well as consumer and market acceptability
Examining the mediating role of Job Stress between Work-Overload, Employees Job Satisfaction and Turnover Intention
Authors: Khan Shahid Kalim , Hassan Najam ul , Ali Saima
Published: January 2023

This research aimed to evaluate the role of Job Stress as a mediator between Work-Overload, Job Satisfaction, and Intention to Leave among workers. This research was quantitative and explanatory, using a logical methodology and positivist viewpoint. Employees of private banks in the Sargodha division, managers and non-managers, responded to a closed-ended questionnaire including seven options indicating their degree of agreement or disagreement. Non-probability sampling procedures like the convenience and snowball sampling collected the data. A total of 240 managers and non-managers participated in the survey questionnaire. SPSS and PLS-SEM were used to analyze and interpret data. SPSS determined the survey's response rate, Cronbach's alpha, and demographic information. However, model measurement and verification are performed using PLS-SEM. In a particular context, the empirical results confirmed direct correlations, interrelationships, and the mediating influence of job stress on work overload, job satisfaction, and employee turnover intentions.  The study contributed a vast amount of literature on work overload, job stress and employee turnover intentions to extend the boundary of knowledge.
Food Safety and Hygiene Practices of Hospitality Industries in Damaturu, Yobe State, Nigeria
Authors:   Federal College of Education (Technical) Potiskum. Yobe State, Nigeria, Emmanuel Ruth
Published: January 2023

This study investigated food safety and hygiene of practices among hospitality industries in Damaturu, Yobe State, Nigeria. Its specific objectives were to ascertain food safety and hygiene practices of food vendors in Damaturu, Yobe State and determine barriers to food safety and hygiene practices of food vendors in Damaturu, Yobe State. The study design was descriptive cross sectional, which utilized a sample size of 180 from an estimated population of 285. Multistage sampling was used comprising random sampling, stratified sampling and proportionate sampling techniques. Instrument for data collection was questionnaire. The data were analyzed through descriptive statistics (frequency tables and percentages) and Chi-Square (x2). The findings of the study showed that the majority of the respondents were between the ages of 26-45 years old, female with either a secondary or a tertiary level of education, and operating in Damaturu LGA, which is an urban area, compared to Potiskum. It was already revealed that greater proportion of the respondents who engaged in practice of food safety and hygiene practice are slightly above 50%. However, lack of training and law enforcement were identified as major challenge to practice of food safety and hygiene. Furthermore, prior attendance of training on food safety and hygiene and LGA of resident had statistically significant influence on the practice of food safety and hygiene. Following the findings of the study, it was recommended among others that government and hospitality industries sector through its enforcement agency should make policies and regulations to make training on food safety and hygiene practice a necessity as it is an important to achieving better quality and improved food handling practices.
Assessment of Nutritional Status of Nursery School Children in Obudu Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Home Economics and Hospitality Management, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria, Osadebe Chidiebere Ogechukwu , Attah Blessing Ijeoma ,   Department of Home Economics and Hospitality Management, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
Published: January 2023

This study assessed the nutritional status of nursery school children aged 2-6 years in Obudu Local Government of Cross River State, three research questions guided the study. The assessment utilized the socioeconomics, and education status of parents, eating habits of the children, anthropometric measurement, and chemical signs (Scantiness and fluffiness of hair, paleness of lips /tongue, protrusion of stomach, flatness of buttocks, oedema and general fitness). It was found that the eating habits of the children (45.5%) were determined by the availability of mainly carbohydrate foods and 18.2% of proteins, vitamins, and minerals. The habits were due to the poor socio-economic and educational status of the parents. The result of anthropometric measurements indicated that on weight-for-height status, 10.8% of the children were wasted with a high prevalence rate of 5.9% in male children whereas females 4.9%. The sex of the children did not significantly influence the weight-for-height status of the children (p0.5). In terms of height-for-age status, 10.8% were stunted. There was no significant difference in the sex of the children (p>0.5). Weight-for-age indicated that 5.9% of the children were underweight. A higher prevalence rate (3.9%) was observed among the males than the females (2.0%). There was no significant difference in sex p.>0.5, overweight children were 8.8%, females being higher at 5.9% while males were over 2.9%. Using clinical signs, it was observed that 12.7% of the children were generally unfit. The children with scanty hair 10.8%, fluffy hair 2.0%, paleness of lips/tongue, 4.9%, protruded stomach 10.8%, flattened buttocks 11.8%, Oedema 4.9%. Based on the findings, it was recommended among others that children should be made to eat 3-5 meals daily including 2-3 servings of snacks to enhance their nutritional status.
Investigating Depression and Its Relationship with Social Health Components and Healthy Lifestyle in Infertile Women
Authors: Khalili Mozhgan , Farokhzad Pegah , Babakhani Narges
Published: January 2023

Background: Depression caused by infertility for couples, especially women, causes disruption in lifestyle and social health. Objectives: This study was conducted in order to investigate depression and its relationship with social health and healthy lifestyle components in infertile women who referred to infertility centers in Kermanshah in 2021. Methods: In this study, 360 infertile women referring to the infertility centers of Kermanshah were selected using available methods. Data collection tools were Beck depression questionnaires (shortened), Keys social health questionnaires, and Valkropiroki lifestyle promotion questionnaires, which were completed after obtaining consent from the research samples. The results of data extraction were analyzed using SPSS software and Pearson's correlation coefficient test. Results: 360 investigated samples obtained depression scores between 8 and 12, which indicated depression in them. 56.9% of them scored 8, which indicates mild depression, and only 0.3% of the sample scored 12. Between social health and depression (P < 0.01, r = -0.55 between social health and lifestyle (P < 0.01, r = 0.52), lifestyle and depression (P < 0.01, r = -0.41), there was a significant relationship. Conclusions: Based on the results of this study, depression caused by infertility and the components of social health and lifestyle are directly related to each other, and having a healthy lifestyle and social health can prevent depression in infertile women, and also improve the reduction of depression in infertile women by correcting these components.
Pengaruh Model Guided Discovery Learning Berbantuan Media Simulasi PhET Terhadap Kemampuan Berpikir Kreatif Peserta Didik
Authors: Ayub Syahrial , Saufika Zainuri Baiq Nabila , Doyan Aris
Published: January 2023

The research is aimed to examine the influence of a guided discovery learning model assisted by PhET simulation media on students' creative thinking skills. The type of research used is quasi-experiment research with a nonequivalent control group design. The population used is the students of class X IPA SMAN 1 Kediri. Sampling using a saturated sampling technique with all members of the population as a sample, where class X IPA 1 is the experimental class and X IPA 2 is the control class. The technique of data analysis was carried out by a polled variance t-test. The results of the t-test indicate that the value of    is greater than  (2.03) at a significant level of 5% so that Ha is accepted, which means that the creative thinking ability of students on the subject of momentum and impulse has increased after being given treatment. The highest increase occurred in the class using a guided discovery learning model assisted by PhET simulation media. Based on the results of the study, it can be concluded that there is an influence of the guided discovery learning model assisted by PhET simulation media on students' creative thinking skills
Effect of Packed Red Cells Blood Components on Hemoglobin Levels in Thalassemia Patients in Sleman District Hospital
Authors: Suhada Reza
Published: January 2023

Objective. Thalassemia is a genetic disorder that can be experienced by a person. A person suffering from thalassemia can be detected at the age of 2 years. There are two types of thalassemia, namely major and minor. The Sleman district general hospital is one of the referral hospitals for thalassemia patients in the Sleman district. The number of thalassemia patients who were registered and carried out routine examinations were 30 patients.

Purpose. This study aims to determine trend changes in hemoglobin levels giving packed red cells in thalassemia patients.

Method. This study used descriptive analytic research method by looking at the trend of changes in hemoglobin levels of patients who underwent blood transfusions for 3 months.

Results. A total of 30 thalassemia patients were included in this study but there were 3 patients who did not re-control the first post-control during the study. The results of patient data analysis showed that from 30 thalassemia patients, 11 patients had an increasing trend of hemoglobin levels. A total of 4 patients had a trend of decreased hemoglobin levels. A total of 11 patients had a trend of increasing and decreasing hemoglobin levels. And there is 1 patient who has a steady trend of hemoglobin levels.

Conclusion. The trend of increasing hemoglobin levels was as many as 11 patients.
SOSIALISASI PENGETAHUAN PERNIKAHAN DINI PADA REMAJA SEBAGAI UPAYA PENCEGAHAN STUNTING DI KABUPATEN SUMBAWA
Authors: Noviana N , Rahayu Sri
Published: January 2023

Tujuan kegiatan sosialisasi ini adalah untuk memberikan pengetahuan dan pemahaman kepada anak- anak remaja di Kecamatan Labuhan Badas Kabupaten Sumbawa tentang pernikahan dini dan bahaya stunting bagi pelaku pernikahan dini serta bahaya pernikahan dini terhadap kehidupan sosial dan ekonomi yang dapat terjadi pada anak- anak remaja yang melakukan pernikahan dini. Metode yang digunakan pada tahap sosialisasi ini yaitu observasi dan ceramah, Kegiatan pengabdian ini dilakukan selama 3 bulan, mulai dari bulan Agustus, September dan Oktober tahun 2022. Hasilnya menunjukkan bahwa semangat mereka dalam mengikuti kegiatan pengabdian ini, keaktipan mereka bertanya tentang bahaya pernikahan dini juga menunjukkan bahwa mereka ingin mengetahui lebih dalam terkait masalah yang akan dihadapi jika terjadi pernikahan diusia yang masih muda. Menikah diusia muda tidak sedikit yang mengalami kegagalan dalam berumahtangga, terjadi putus sekolah yang menyebabkan rendahnya pendidikan sehingga mereka sulit mendapatkan pekerjaan tetap dan tidak mampu mandiri secara ekonomi. Berdampak pula pada ketidakmampuan mereka dalam memenuhi kebutuhan rumah tangga dan tidak mampu memenuhi nutrisi tumbuh kembang anak anak mereka nantinya, yang dapat menyebabkan stunting, tumbuh kembang anak tidak sesuai dengan usianya karena kurangnya gizi dan dapat menyebabkan kurangnya keharmonisan dalam rumahtangga.
Implikasi Pemasaran Jasa Pendidikan Dalam Pengembangan Karakter Siswa Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Septia Nugroho Anggi , Bayar Muslim , Huwaina Mashdaria
Published: January 2023

Competition in the world of education is increasingly inevitable as a result of globalization. Educational marketing can be a breakthrough for problems that are a burden on the minds of an institution today. The quality of graduates is more in the spotlight in the realm of Education. Graduates are a reflection of whether or not the school where he received his education. Currently, the 2013 curriculum has developed which emphasizes character building. Graduates of schools/Educational Institutions must have a predetermined character. The 1945 Constitution explains that education must form students who, among others, believe in one God and have noble character. The purpose of this study is twofold, first to find out the implementation of marketing management of educational services in SD Muhammadiyah 1 Bandar Lampung, and second to find out its implications for the character development of students at SD Muhammadiyah 1 Bandar Lampung. The research method used is qualitative with a descriptive qualitative approach. To obtain data, researchers used observation, interviews, documentation and triangulation. While in data analysis using data reduction, data display and conclusions. Based on research using data collection and data analysis tools, the results obtained that the implications of service marketing management on the character development of students at SD Muhammadiyah 1 Bandar Lampung are as follows; 1) Exemplary, 2) Habituation, 3) Cultivating Discipline, 4) Discussion, and 5) Giving punishment.
Efektifitas Peran Humas Dalam Program Sekolah
Authors: Fradito Aditia , Rosa Rosa Nirmala Sari
Published: January 2023

This study aims to describe the role of school public relations in the implementation of education at SMP IT Ar-Raihan Bandar Lampung which is related to: 1) The role of school public relations in planning school programs, 2) the role of school public relations in implementing school programs, 3) the role of school public relations. in the activities of supervising school programs, 4) the role of school public relations in evaluating school programs, 5) forms of community support in the implementation of education. The method in this study uses a descriptive qualitative approach. Informants in this study were principals, public relations, educators. Data collection techniques in this study using interview and documentation techniques, test the validity of the data using triangulation, namely triangulation of sources and data. The results of this study indicate that: In the activities of planning school programs at SMP IT Ar-Raihan, public relations contribute to providing proposals for a program that will be run. In school program implementation activities, public relations contribute to promoting school programs through social media such as Whatsapp, Instagram, Facebook, and websites. Then in the activities of supervising school programs, public relations contribute to overseeing the programs being run to find out whether the program is running or not. For school program evaluation activities can be carried out by public relations by evaluating old programs, analyzing new programs, and fixing programs. In line with that, the form of support from the parents of students to SMP IT Ar-Raihan is in the form of procurement of fees.
Collective directional migration drives the formation of heteroclonal cancer cell clusters
Authors: Palmiero Miriam , Cantarosso Isabel , di Blasio Laura , Monica Valentina , Peracino Barbara , Primo Luca , Puliafito Alberto
Published: January 2023

Metastasisation occurs through the acquisition of invasive and survival capabilities that allow tumour cells to colonise distant sites. While the role of multicellular aggregates in cancer dissemination is acknowledged, the mechanisms that drive the formation of multiclonal cell aggregates are not fully elucidated. Here, we show that cancer cells of different tissue of origins can perform collective directional migration and can actively form heteroclonal aggregates in 3D, through a proliferation‐independent mechanism. Coalescence of distant cell clusters is mediated by subcellular actin‐rich protrusions and multicellular outgrowths that extend towards neighbouring aggregates. Coherently, perturbation of cytoskeletal dynamics impairs collective migration while myosin II activation is necessary for multicellular movements. We put forward the hypothesis that cluster attraction is mediated by secreted soluble factors. Such a hypothesis is consistent with the abrogation of aggregation by inhibition of PI3K/AKT/mTOR and MEK/ERK, the chemoattracting activity of conditioned culture media and with a wide screening of secreted proteins. Our results present a novel collective migration model and shed light on the mechanisms of formation of heteroclonal aggregates in cancer.
Describing the nonsurgical, nonpharmacological interventions offered to adolescents with persistent back pain in randomized trials: A scoping review
Authors: Hauber Sara D. , Robinson Katie , Kirby Edward , Kamper Steven , Lennox Noirin Nealon , O'Sullivan Kieran
Published: January 2023

Background and Objectives

Persistent nonspecific back pain is now established as a biopsychosocial phenomenon that can be meaningfully affected by individuals' cognitions, emotions, lifestyle factors and family and social relationships. Recent guidelines for the treatment of adolescents with persistent nonspecific back pain, as well as those for youth with mixed chronic pain, strongly recommend interdisciplinary care in which adolescents receive treatment for both mind and body. The objective of this scoping review was to examine the interventions evaluated in randomized trials for adolescents with persistent back pain to determine whether they correspond to these guidelines and to reveal future research priorities.

Databases and data treatment

The review protocol was registered in March 2022. We followed the PRISMA guidelines for scoping reviews. Twelve electronic databases were searched for relevant study reports. Data were charted on study characteristics, participant characteristics and intervention details using the Template for Intervention Description and Replication (TIDieR) checklist.

Results

The search yielded 1952 records, of which eight reports representing seven randomized trials were eligible. The most common interventions were exercise therapy (n = 6) and back education (n = 4). Five studies employed multiple intervention components, but none was multidisciplinary. Studies primarily targeted posture or biomechanical factors. One study included an intervention addressing participants' fears and beliefs about pain.

Conclusions

Randomized trials for adolescents with persistent back pain have primarily relied upon an outdated, biomechanical explanation of persisting pain. Future randomized trials should align with current treatment recommendations and measure outcomes across multiple biopsychosocial domains.

Significance

This scoping review describes in detail the interventions included in randomized trials for adolescents with persistent, nonspecific back pain. The review is important because it reveals discrepancies between those interventions and the interventions recommended for this population.
Unraveling the effects of entrepreneurial passion and entrepreneurship education on entrepreneurial intention: The moderating role of demographic characteristics
Authors: Liao Ying‐Kai , Nguyen Vu Huu Anh , Yeong Hui Yan , Hong Vu Van Thi , Trinh Hanh Thi
Published: January 2023

The purpose of this study is to highlight the role of various antecedents influencing the level of entrepreneurial intention by developing an integrated intention model that is based on social cognitive theory (SCT) and social cognitive career theory (SCCT). The hypotheses are validated by applying a meta‐analytic method to 94 primary studies that were published between 2004 and 2021. The findings provide empirical evidence and confirm that entrepreneurial passion is the strongest indicator to predict self‐efficacy and the willingness of entrepreneurs toward self‐employment. Role models and entrepreneurship education play a critical role as predictors of entrepreneurial perceptions and beliefs in driving entrepreneurial intention. In addition, age, gender, and work experience significantly moderate the relationship between entrepreneurial passion, role models, entrepreneurship education, self‐efficacy, and entrepreneurial intention, indicating that men are reported to be more skilled than women at discovering new business opportunities and turning them into actual companies. In particular, older women are often more successful than young women when they start businesses since they possess more entrepreneurial knowledge, and individuals with extensive prior experience have a strong belief in their abilities, which contributes to the formation of entrepreneurial intention. These findings are critical to understanding the antecedents of entrepreneurship‐related phenomena by reference to a particular set of demographic moderators when a meta‐analytic technique is adopted.
Introduction: Education, Equity and Inclusion for a Sustainable North
Authors: Hirshberg Diane B. , Maxwell Gregor , Peltokorpi Janette , Beaton Mhairi C. , Turunen Tuija
Published: January 2023

While many texts address issues of equity, inclusion, and diversity, they are almost all focused on the global South, and miss the lessons that can be learned from Northern regions. This book begins to fill the gap in understanding how to create an education system that allows students to grow up grounded in their own cultures and languages, regardless of whether they are newcomers or Indigenous, and also to be able to navigate the broader world. It is structured around two main themes: (1) supporting teachers in addressing diversity and inclusion in the classroom, including consideration of language and identity issues; and, (2) engendering solutions to structural and geographical challenges in education in the circumpolar north. Each of the book’s chapters touches on at least one of these themes, and many of them both, from a geographically and culturally diverse set of perspectives. While each can be read as a standalone piece, the collection as a whole gives a robust and unique set of insights into equity and inclusion issues in education across the circumpolar north. In this introduction, we provide a brief overview of the chapters.
‘Analysis of Policies Supporting Teachers to Tackle Linguistic and Cultural Diversity and Facilitate Inclusion from the Perspectives of Iceland and the Faroe Islands’
Authors: Vijayavarathan-R Kalpana , Óskarsdóttir Edda
Published: January 2023

In today’s fast changing multicultural societies, governments and organisations must use their agency to ensure the contribution and inclusion of all cultures and ethnicities. A key factor for enabling this is ensuring education plays a leading role in facilitating the creation of an inclusive society. In this context, the education of teachers must be a priority given the reach and impact teachers have on a society. Therefore, teacher education with its role in preparing pre-service teachers for teaching in a multicultural setting is uniquely placed to enable focus on and engender a foundation for enabling inclusivity, equality and social justice in education. The purpose of this chapter is to discuss the policy framework needed for preparing preservice teachers to work with learners from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds. The aim is to gain knowledge and understanding of how the concepts of inclusion and culturally responsive pedagogy are reflected in teacher education policy in the island nations of Iceland and the Faroe Islands.
A Walk on the Wild Side – On the Motivation of Immigrant Workers to Provide Public Service in Greenland
Authors: Brincker Benedikte , Pedersen Lene Holm
Published: January 2023

This chapter explores the recruitment and turnover of a particular type of immigrant workers, namely, school teachers in Greenland. The central research question is: What are the motivational bases for recruitment and turnover of school teachers, comparing the West and East coast of Greenland? A wider discussion is whether particular motivational forms are worth fostering in the educational sector in Greenland, and if they may hold a potential for mitigating some of the recruitment problems the educational sector in Greenland is facing. The chapter focuses in particular on three motivational forms: Public Service Motivation, Sense of Community/Sense of Community Responsibility, and “excitement motivation”. By exploring their potential for mitigating turnover among school teachers in Western and Eastern Greenland, the chapter offers insights into how motivational forms interact and overlap. This insight may help practitioners actively mitigate turnover among school teachers and underlines the potential that lies in the intersection between public management and community psychology for both practitioners and researchers.
Southern Reflections on Education Toward a Sustainable North
Authors: Dockett Sue , Perry Bob
Published: January 2023

To those of us closer to the Antarctic region of the world, the concept of the Circumpolar North is quite intriguing. The chapters in this book provide some insights into the lived experiences of people across the Circumpolar North, with a specific focus on educational equity and inclusion. In their descriptions of what it is like to live, work, and be in this place within the Circumpolar North, the authors explore learning, teaching, educational provision, and connections between culture, identity, and language. The chapters provide points of connection, enabling readers to highlight both the similarities and differences between their own contexts and those described. One of the great values in promoting such connections lies in the generation of opportunities for reflexivity, as we each consider our own context, question what we take for granted, and why that might be so. At the same time as recognising the uniqueness of the region, the chapters in this book draw us away from romanticised tourist images of the Circumpolar North that focus on snow-covered wonderlands, pristine landscapes, and thriving Indigenous communities living in harmony with nature. While acknowledging the challenges associated with remoteness, they also steer us away from stereotypes of disadvantage that automatically equate remoteness with deficit. Rather, the chapters describe contexts across the Circumpolar North that are both similar and different – from each other as well as from those of readers living and working outside the region. The rich culture and history of each context is noted, providing a base for addressing the complex challenges associated with promoting educational equity and inclusion.