bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Influence of Sabar, Ikhlas, Syukur, and Tawadhu’ on Psychological Well-Being of Multicultural Students in East Kalimantan
Authors: Afandi Nur Kholik , Pranajaya Syatria Adymas
Published: December 2024

Humans are constantly confronted with a variety of problems, including those pertaining to them as individuals, social beings, and divine beings. These conditions require humans to be always Sabar, Ikhlas, Syukur, and Tawadhu', as the elements of the religiosity dimensions. The population of East Kalimantan is comprised of adolescents with different cultural background enrolled in Junior High School in East Kalimantan. The sampling technique was carried out in phases, beginning with purposive area sampling and concluding with proportional simple random sampling, with a 5% margin of error, using the formula developed by Taro Yamane. Research data collection techniques are observation and questionnaires. SPSS was used to analyze data using multiple linear regression models. Several research findings demonstrate a correlation between religiosity and happiness. This quantitative field study seeks to determine how the attitudes of Sabar, Syukur, Ikhlas, and Tawadhu' influence the psychological well-being of East Kalimantan students. The coefficient of determination of 0.668 indicates that Ikhlas (X2), Syukur (X3), and Tawadhu' (X4) directly influence the Y variable by 66.8%, while the remaining (100-60)% = 33.2% is influenced by other factors in addition to Sabar (X1), Ikhlas (X2), Syukur (X3), and Tawadhu' (X4) that were not included in this study. On the basis of these considerations, the research findings can serve as a guide for educational curriculum stakeholders conducting research on the policy, theory, and practice of educational curricula containing the variables Sabar, Ikhlas, Syukur, and Tawadhu' in order to enhance the psychological well-being of students.
Exploring A Pocket Guide to Writing through Cultural-Historical Activity Theory: Implications for Multicultural Education
Authors: Rouabhia Ridha
Published: December 2024

Mainstream writing instruction risks marginalising non-dominant voices if not consciously adapted using critical multicultural frameworks. This study analyses Mary Lynn Rampolla's widely used A Pocket Guide to Writing in History through a Cultural-Historical Activity Theory (CHAT) lens, taking notes on voice, power dynamics, and participation elements. The analysis uncovered alignments like the focus on active reading and argumentation. However, tensions emerged regarding the lack of collaborative learning and critical framing of academic conventions. Findings suggest that relying solely on mainstream writing advice risks student empowerment and critical consciousness deficiencies. Writing instructors should supplement individual skill-building with critical perspectives and participatory activities. While conventional guides provide useful starting points, realising the transformative goals of critical multicultural education requires balancing mainstream approaches with conscious efforts to incorporate collaboration, student voice, and critical framing. Further research should build on this study to strengthen writing pedagogy for diversity and equity. It could involve collaborative ethnographic studies in diverse classrooms to examine real-world applications, affordances and limitations. Additionally, studies comparing findings across guides using critical frameworks like CHAT, Critical Race Theory and Critical Discourse Analysis could offer a deeper analysis of patterns and equity implications.
The Frame of Islam in Multicultural Education at Kinderglobe Kindergarten
Authors: Maftuhah Maftuhah , Raswan Raswan
Published: December 2024

This research is based on recognizing the Islamic concept of multiculturalism and multicultural coaching in Kinderglobe Kindergarten, where the people involved in the kindergarten (principals and teachers) have a thick Islamic background and experience. This research aims to know the pattern of multicultural development and religious reasons used in multicultural development at Kinderglobe Kindergarten. This qualitative case study, using an analytic descriptive method, was conducted at Kinderglobe Kindergartens in two locations, in Pamulang Tangerang Selatan City of Banten Province and Gunung Sindur of Bogor Regency. Data were collected using observation, interviews, and documentation. They were analyzed using the interactive model of Miles et al., i.e., data collection, data condensation, data display, and conclusion. The data, then, were validated using the triangulation technique. The results showed that multicultural coaching was implemented intentionally and planned through the activities in the class (curricular) and outside the class (non-curricular). For religious reasons, multiculturalism is part of Islamic values, and practicing multicultural education is part of da'wa bil hal. This da’wa bil hal is also called multicultural da’wa because it is practiced in a multicultural society. The research implies that da’wa bil hal must be implemented in children's education because it is fundamental to develop their personality in a plural society.
KEBIJAKAN KEMENTRIAN AGAMA DALAM MENINGKATKAN LITERASI DIGITAL DA'I MELALUI PELATIHAN PENYULUH AGAMA DI KABUPATEN BIREUN
Authors: Asegap T. Said Ahmad Ali , Zainun Zainun , Tanjung Muaz
Published: December 2024

Tujuan Untuk mengetahui kebijakan kementrian agama dalam meningkatkan literasi digital da'i melalui pelatihan penyuluh agama di Kabupaten Bireun,menganalisis kondisi objektif literasi digital da'i di Kabupaten Bireun, mengetahui  upaya kementrian agama dalam meningkatkan literasi digital da'i melalui pelatihan penyuluh agama di Kabupaten Bireun. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian dengan menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif dengan menggunakan pendekatan studi kasus. Dalam penelitian ini digunakan studi dokumenter, wawancara, observasi. Hasil Penelitian mendapati: Kebijakan Kementrian Agama Kabupaten bireun dalam meningkatkan kompetensi digital Da’i adalah dengan mengikuti pelatihan, workshop, bimtek terfokus dan sejenisnya kebijakan lain yang dibuat Kementrian Agama Kabupaen Biruen untuk meningkatkan kompetensi digitalnya adalah dengan melakukan pendalaman. Maksud pendalaman ini adalah belajar mandiri dengan melihat tutorial Youtube atau mencarinya di Google. Tingkat literasi digital Da’i penyuluh Agama di Kabupaten Bireun ini secara umum masih kurang, terutama dari segi pemahamannya tentang arti penting literasi digital bagi para Da’i, hal ini terlihat penguasaan terhadap sejumlah model media Sosial. Literasi digital sangat penting bagi Da’i dalam menyampaikan Dakwah selain untuk menambah suber belajar juga. Selain itu mendapatkan sumber belajar terbaru yang dapat diakses dengan mudah dan menghemat waktu. Memadukan berbagai macam sumber baiki digital maupun non-digital sangat penting guna mendukung ataupun menguatkan satu sama lain. Kementerian Agama dalam peningkatan literasi digital yaitu adanya pelatihan yang dilakukan dalam membantu penyuluh dalam mempelajari kembali aplikasi penunjang dakwah dan penyuluhan Agama bagi masyarakat dan belajar kembali mengenai aplikasi penunjang misalnya google, instagram, facebook dll. Penyuluh muda sangat membantu penyuluh senior dalam mengembangkan kemampuan digital. Selain itu juga penyuluh diharuskan untuk dapat mengakses beberapa aplikasi lain tambahan guna meningkatkan literasi digital Da’i di lingkungan Kementerian Agama.
Politik Islam Nusantara Said Aqil Siraj di Media Massa
Authors: Ghozali Imam
Published: December 2024

This article aims to examine the political thoughts of Islamic Nusantara Said Aqil Siraj in the Mass Media. His various ideas in introducing peaceful, polite and cultured Islamic teaching in accordance with the character of Indonesia society through the mass media received negative attacks from group in the name off Nahdlatul Ulama Garis Lucu, caliphate fighters and religious figures who lost in the 2019 presidential election. Said Aqil Siraj’s open resistance against the onslaught of haters of Islam Nusantara as a from of Islamic politics in order to introduce the essence of Islamic teachings in multicultural, ethnic, tribal and religious society through his thoughts in the mass media. This research takes the form of a research library, namely collecting data related to said aqil siraj’s statements in the mass media, carrying out classification, analysis and drawing conclusions. The research result; first, Islam Nusantara which was developed by Said Aqil Siraj is an Islam that can coexist with culture and needs each other in certain ways. This problem will have implicatiions for the understanding and characteristics of the Indonesian Islamic community in behaving, speaking and behaving according to Indonesian culture wthout giving up their identity as a muslim who is obedient to Allah. Second, Islam Nusantara has implication for the political views of Islam Nusantara, which is Said Aqil Siraj’ strategi to introduce to the public that the Indonesian political system with the ideology of Pancasila and the concept of a Nation State in the form of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia does not conflict with Islamic law.
Learning Loss in ELT: Impact of Google Classroom for the Secondary School Students During Pandemic
Authors: Budiharso Teguh , Tarman Bulent , Solikhah Imroatus
Published: December 2024

This research explores the impact of implementing google classroom on online learning for secondary school students in learning English during the pandemic outbreak. This research used cyber ethnography and content analysis. Three schools, 12 English teachers and 15 students were involved in this study. Checklist and interview were used to collect data.  Cyber ethnography analysis was used for data analysis.  Results show that google classroom activities are restricted to apply g-meet as a consequence of limited infrastructure and internet access.  Google classroom practices are perceived unsatisfied by teacher and students, making the teaching quality is low. Barriers in the application of google classroom are indicated by hardware barriers, software barriers, school barriers, electronic and IT barriers. The learning loss occurs in four different concerns: seasonal breaks, absence from school, covid-19 outbreak, low quality of teaching, and school service.  This study has its novelty because it involves learning loss theory and implements cyber ethnography methods.
Formulating Research Problem in Academic Writing: Indonesian Expert Authors’ Cognitive Experience
Authors: Fadhly Fahrus Zaman
Published: December 2024

This research aims to reconstruct the cognitive process in formulating research problems in writing scientific journal articles. Through a grounded theory approach, this study reveals six important findings related to the formulation of research problems in scientific journal articles, i.e.: a gap between expectations and reality; intensive search by finding possibilities, norm testing results and case studies; mapping global structure of issues; and data replication. This research concludes that the formulation of research problems in writing scientific journal articles is identical to the research gap (RG). As an empty space or a vast space of possibilities, RG can be entered and examined more deeply and seriously by researchers in various disciplines so that they can explore and discover new knowledge. This research has an important and significant impact on the development of science and technology. It offers a new approach to how cognitive experiences were constructed. The results of the construction of this cognitive process have tangible benefits for many people regarding how research problems and research questions are formulated.
The Students’ Responses on Learning English Phonology Deploying Scaffolding: How does This Technique Support Higher Linguistics Stages?
Authors: Nurhayati Dwi Astuti Wahyu
Published: December 2024

The indicated research aimed to identify pupils’ reactions to the deploying scaffolding technique to learn English phonology. In this research, the data were assembled for 5 months, starting from February to June 2022, and they were gained through observation and distributing questionnaires by individual and group assessment. It involved 48 Indonesian college students in the second semester who were majoring in English and joining English phonology classes as well. The students and lecturers conducted demonstrative school room reciprocal action in English interaction phases in UIN SATU Tulungagung, East Java, Indonesia. The inputs could be figured out by adopting a qualitative way. From the results, it can be discovered that the implementation of scaffolding techniques in understanding English phonology influenced students deeply. The result showed that some students’ perspectives included: the students ‘handling difficulties in conducting teamwork for scaffolding technique, students’ ability in understanding English phonology, and student’s attitudes towards the implementation of scaffolding during the learning process.
Exploring the Implications of ChatGPT for Language Learning in Higher Education
Authors: Baskara Risang , Mukarto Mukarto
Published: December 2024

Recent developments in natural language processing have led to the creation of large language models, such as ChatGPT, which could generate human-like text. In this paper, we explore the potential implications of ChatGPT for language learning in higher education. We first provide an overview of ChatGPT and discuss its capabilities and limitations. For instance, ChatGPT can generate coherent and fluent text on various topics but may have difficulties comprehending more complex or abstract ideas. We then consider how ChatGPT could be integrated into language courses and programs in higher education and the potential benefits and challenges of doing so. For example, ChatGPT could provide personalised language instruction or generate authentic language material for learners to engage with. However, using ChatGPT in language learning may also raise concerns about the potential substitution of human language teachers and the ethical implications of using a machine learning system to generate text. Finally, we offer suggestions for future research on using ChatGPT in language learning in higher education, such as studying the effectiveness of ChatGPT-assisted language instruction and exploring the pedagogical implications of using large language models in the language classroom.
A Diachronic View into an Understanding of Technology Acceptance: Where to Go through TAM for Teacher Education from Global to Local?
Authors: Ölmez Rabia , Kavaklı Ulutaş Nurdan
Published: December 2024

Technology acceptance is rooted at the center of the growing body of research in lieu of education, educational technology, and teacher education. This is mainly occupied with the idea of integrating technology into the classroom setting in order to trigger learners to be advanced in higher-order thinking skills and be digitally literate in order to cope with the challenges of the information era. In doing so, teachers, as the gatekeepers of technology in the classroom, are renowned to be vital sources to deliver information. Thus, it is of critical importance to detect whether teachers are accepting technology with ease and as useful, which can be explained through the technology acceptance model (TAM). That said, this study adopts a diachronic view into an understanding of the role of TAM in teacher education. Accordingly, the aim of this article is to provide an overview of the lay of the land for the development of TAM together with the theories and variables beneath it by means of a review of existing literature. Conceptualizing where to go by means of a top-down approach from global (worldwide) to local (the Turkish context), this article scrutinizes the following results: (1) since new-age learners are expected to develop 21st-century skills, it is today’s necessity for future teachers to develop their knowledge and skills in technology; (2) this, in turn, holds the requirement for new teacher education programs to renew the already existing curriculum by providing multimodal learning and teaching environments; (3) herein, understanding how teachers perceive ease of use and usefulness of technology in order to employ it in the classroom environment is of critical importance to trigger teachers’ technology adoption through TAM as a credible model; however, TAM somehow falls short of unveiling what it means to adopt and integrate technology in classroom settings, though.
Buginese Interference into Indonesian: Word Order Level
Authors: Balla Arifuddin
Published: December 2024

The goal of this study is to examine which word order is dominant in colloquial Buginese-Indonesian, 1) to find out which word-order pattern is more acceptable between SVO and VSO, 2) to find out which word-order pattern is more acceptable between VO and OV, and 3) to find out what internal linguistic characteristics and social factors motivate such acceptability. The data were collected through an online survey via Monkey Survey that employed Acceptability Judgment Task (AJT) to determine which word order is more acceptable in Buginese Indonesian (SVO or VSO and VO or OV). A total of 50 Buginese-Indonesian bilinguals rated the acceptability of 48 target items (and 48 fillers) for patterns such as  SVO/VSO and VO/OV  in a 1-5 Likert Scale (1=completely unnatural; 5=compeletely natural). Target items were controlled for linguistic factors and social factors. ANOVA analysis was used to analyze the data. The results indicate that both SVO and VSO are equally acceptable though VSO was slightly more favorable than SVO. When the subject is omitted, VO was farther favorable than OV. L1, age, and residence had a significant effect on the acceptability of VSO while grammatical person, education level, and residence contributed greatly to the acceptability of VO. The results also reveal that the acceptability of different word orders in Buginese-Indonesian is both linguistically and socially constrained. Thus, the results are situated within a discussion of Backus' (2014) notion of entrenchment and conventionalization.
Exploring Academic Writing Readiness in English as a Foreign Language: Progress in Measurement Instrument Design
Authors: Mujiono Mujiono , Weganofa Riza , Herawati Siane
Published: December 2024

Exploring academic writing readiness is fundamental for EFL learners, underscoring the importance of refined measurement methods in global research. This study aims to assess the academic writing readiness of EFL learners and highlight the progress in the specifically designed measurement instrument. The study employed Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) on 107 undergraduates in English studies to validate an academic instrument. Participants were selected for diverse experiences and underwent the survey in their usual classroom. CFA assessed factorial, convergent, and discriminant validity. Cronbach's alpha measured consistency, and data was analyzed using AMOS software. Adjustments were made when model discrepancies arose. The findings indicate that (1) the English Academic Writing Readiness scale dimensions encompass vocabulary, grammar, structure, formatting, and time management. (2) The structural equation model highlights five dimensions with respective factor loadings between 0.50 and 0.89. (3) The theoretical model aligns with observed data, supported by RMSEA, AGFI, TLI, and CFI. (4) The instrument reliably assesses five English Academic Writing Readiness dimensions. The findings imply refined pedagogical strategies for English academic writing instruction
Textbook Adaptation Techniques in a Technology-Integrated Environment by an Indonesian EFL Teacher
Authors: Mustofa Muhammad Ibnu , Damayanti Ika Lestari
Published: December 2024

Research on the roles of textbooks in EFL teaching contexts has been widely reported. However, studies on textbook adaptation strategies in a technology-integrated classroom have not received much attention. To fill the gap, the current research sought to explore the types of textbook adaptation strategies employed by an Indonesian EFL teacher in a technology-integrated teaching environment. The challenges encountered and the coping strategies used by the teacher were also investigated. Through a qualitative case study design, an English teacher of an Islamic junior high school in Medan was purposively recruited as the participant. An interview and document analysis were employed to collect the data. The interview data were analyzed using a thematic analysis while the documents were through skimming, reading, and interpretation. The findings revealed that the teacher employed several adaptive strategies, such as omission, addition, and modification on the assignments, the language skills, student activities, and approaches (conventional to the technology-based classroom) through the use of websites, a projector, and digital tools. It was also found that adapting the textbook was challenged by the varied students' levels of proficiency and learning styles, as well as the students' expectations of the teacher. As the coping strategies, the teacher optimized her skills of technology literacy to design creative and engaging learning materials and included tasks that met the levels of students from low and high-achieving groups. The findings of this study imply the crucial roles of all education stakeholders in providing support for teachers to use textbooks effectively
Pragmatic Discourse of Givenness through A-Movement Constructions of Thai EFL Learners
Authors: Wongkittiporn Abhinan
Published: December 2024

The current study examined Thai EFL Mattayom learners’ pragmatic discourse of givenness via A-movement constructions. While previous studies focused on Thai undergraduate students and their error production in passive voice, this study innovatively contributes to the field by selecting a different group of participants. The participants in this study were 67 Mattayom students in Thailand, of which 45 were from public schools and 22 were from private schools. The participants were asked to write an academic essay on the topic of Thai Soft Power, which is the Thai government's campaign for tourism and culture from 2023 to 2024. The data analysis follows the principle of pragmatic discourse of givenness. The SPSS version 29 was used for the data analysis to seek a correlation between the production of passive voice by EFL learners and pragmatic discourse of givenness via A-movement constructions. The study showed that there is no statistically significant relationship between the production of passive voice by EFL Mattayom learners and pragmatic discourse of givenness where the p-value is reported at 0.79. It seems that Thai EFL Mattayom learners have not yet acquired the pragmatic discourse of given and new information in producing A-movement constructions in English. The discussion is given in the scope of a lack of experience of writing passive voice with other discourses. In addition, the traditional styles of teaching active and passive voice as interchangeable structures in Thai schools do not support the actual use of A-movement constructions in practicality. It is recommended that pragmatic discourse of givenness via A-movement constructions should be built into the curriculum for Thai EFL learners to develop cohesion in writing academic texts.
Positive Attitudes and Language Shift: Dynamics of Tae' Language Usage
Authors: Rusdiansyah Rusdiansyah , Kurniawan Eri , Syihabuddin Syihabuddin
Published: December 2024

This research discusses the shift of the Tae' language through a case study of language attitudes and language usage in the city of Palopo, South Sulawesi. The Tae' language, as the identity of the Luwu people, in this case, the city of Palopo, is rarely used as the daily communication language of the people of Palopo. The use of the language in the family environment, which should be the closest domain to the regional language, has also been replaced. The method used in this research is a descriptive qualitative method. This study uses the instrument Cohn et al. (2013) in the form of scoring and social factors that can contribute to attitudes. Data analysis of language attitude employing the concepts of Garvin and Mathiot which encompass characteristics such as language loyalty, language pride, and awareness of linguistic norms. Based on the analysis of the data, the researcher found that the Tae' language as the regional language of the people of Palopo or Luwu has experienced a shift. The people in the city of Palopo have a positive attitude towards the Tae' language, but its usage is still minimal, even within the family domain. The Indonesian language dominates the language usage among the people. The positive language attitude does not align with the positive language usage, and it can even be negative in its usage.
Transformation of Kyai Authority in Marriage: A Law-Abiding Society in Pekoren, Rembang, Pasuruan
Authors: Muzakki M. Harir , Nurlaelawati Euis , Wahib Ahmad Bunyan
Published: December 2024

This article discusses the role and authority of kyai in marriage practices in Muslim communities, especially in Pekoren Rembang Village, Pasuruan. This research uses a socio-legal approach and focuses on the role of kyai in carrying out marriages that are not always registered at the Office of Religious Affairs (KUA). In the Pekoren community, kyai have authority in religious law and are often involved in the marriage contract procession, even though the KUA does not officially record it. This gives rise to unregistered marriages, where marriages are considered religiously valid but not recognized by the state. This research also reveals that the role of kyai in marriage has shifted due to increasing legal awareness in society, pragmatism, and reduced appreciation for Islamic boarding school graduates. This research concludes that the authority of kyai in marriage practices in Pekoren is decreasing along with socio-economic changes and increasing legal awareness in society. Now, people prefer marriages officially registered by the head of the KUA to obtain legal guarantees. The shifting role of kyai in marriage practices in Pekoren Village can serve as a guide for policymakers and religious leaders in ensuring that marriages are recognised under state law, in line with socio-economic changes and the legal awareness of the community.
Impact of the Flipped and Blended Classroom on Secondary Students' English Performance, Confidence, and Perceptions in Malaysia
Authors: Syaubari Mohd , Jamil Mohd Ridhuan Bin Mohd , Bakar Roshida Binti Abu
Published: December 2024

Producing students with high confidence in learning English who possess 21st-century skills—such as foundational literacies, competencies, and character qualities—requires a transformative shift in teaching strategies and methodologies. This study explores the effectiveness of the Flipped & Blended Classroom Program in enhancing English language performance, confidence, and perceptions among secondary school students. Utilizing a range of technological tools, diverse teaching strategies, and school resources, students were encouraged to actively engage, explore, and learn independently. A total of 400 secondary school students were randomly selected to participate in this study, completing questionnaires before and after their experience in the program. The findings reveal a significant improvement in both examination scores and classroom-based assessments, highlighting the program’s impact on academic performance. Additionally, students reported feeling more confident in their English abilities, with many expressing a more positive attitude towards learning the language. These results demonstrate that integrating technology in a structured classroom setting benefits students by fostering a more dynamic, student-centered learning environment. For teachers, the program provided opportunities to adopt innovative practices and conduct activities that challenge students, ultimately enhancing teaching quality. This study underscores the value of incorporating blended learning models in educational contexts, especially in developing essential skills for the modern world.
100 Novos Campi para os Institutos Federais
Authors: ZAAK SARAIVA Illyushin , Antonello Ricardo , Butzen Eduardo
Published: December 2024

Do ponto de vista da soberania nacional e de um modelo de desenvolvimento socioeconômico justo, sustentável e ambientalmente correto, uma das melhores do ano de 2024 foi o anúncio da criação, pelo Ministério da Educação, de 100 novos campi para os Institutos Federais de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia.
Como seria de se esperar, a profunda mudança de ares vivenciada no cenário brasileiro da CT&I a partir de janeiro de 2023, com aumentos sem precedentes nos investimentos federais em educação e no fomento à atividade científica e à inovação, espelham a volta da institucionalidade brasileira a parâmetros de racionalidade e de respeito ao conhecimento científico, além da ação governamental pautada na busca pela verdade baseada em evidência científica, agora se faz manifestar na forma de um investimento que, levando a educação pública, gratuita e de qualidade a 100 novos municípios, busca materializar a função primeira da Rede Federal.
Com efeito, a Rede Federal, que neste dia 28 de dezembro comemora 16 anos de criação, provocou uma verdadeira revolução no país, cujos efeitos parciais já têm sido verificados através de diversos estudos científicos, e cujos efeitos no longo prazo, espera-se, devolvam ao país sua pujança industrial e o eficiente aproveitamento dos imensos recursos naturais para a criação de empregos dignos, o crescimento econômico justo e a defesa da natureza e dos povos originários.
Inovação em Design e Tecnologia da Aprendizagem: Apresentando a Proposta do Centro Virtual de Aprendizagem Autônoma (CVAA) para apoio a alunos
Authors: De Sousa Vilmar Luiz
Published: December 2024

Uma estrutura eletrônica de apoio ao aluno, como um Centro de Aprendizagem Autônoma (CAA), é um espaço virtual com recursos que complementam as tradicionais aulas presenciais. O objetivo desse artigo é apresentar aspetos essenciais deste tipo de Centro Virtual de Aprendizagem  Autônoma (CVAA), visando à futura prototipagem e desenvolvimento. Trata-se de ferramenta online autodirigida destinada a ajudar os alunos a melhorar sua competência em áreas básicas do conhecimento, combinando fatores como a onipresença das TDICs na educação, a mudança resultante nos perfis dos alunos, seus contínuos desafios, entre outros. Uma pesquisa bibliográfica, acompanhada da experiência do autor em criar experiências de aprendizagem online (EAO), foi levada a cabo, buscando e coletando conhecimentos embasadores, além da estrutura de Design de Experiência de Aprendizagem (DEA), que é uma abordagem interdisciplinar que facilita a criação dessas EAO. Os resultados apontam para a consideração do perfil de aluno/ alvo/ usuário, bem como para a necessidade de adotar as melhores práticas do e-learning, propondo-se dois sistemas de apoio principais para idealizar um centro eficiente: (1) apoio à aprendizagem – que incorpore avatares, conteúdo interativo em partes do assunto estudado pelos alunos, ferramentas de autoavaliação e rastreamento, e (2) suporte técnico – incluindo perguntas frequentes, um conjunto de ferramentas de preparação online e um suporte técnico especializado na área de conhecimento. Conclui-se que trata-se de um sistema de grande utilidade, especialmente nos anos iniciais das universidades brasileiras que recebem alguns alunos com defasagem de conhecimentos básicos ou que necessitam de reforço à aprendizagem corrente das disciplinas.
Abordagem Inovadora Acerca do Propósito e da Felicidade nas Organizações: Lições Atemporais do Amor em Santo Agostinho
Authors: Soares Angela Maria
Published: December 2024

O presente texto aborda os conceitos de Propósito e Felicidade nas Organizações, explorando a relevância dos ensinamentos de Santo Agostinho para a construção de organizações mais éticas, humanas e voltadas ao bem-estar coletivo. Inspirando-se na visão agostiniana de que a felicidade é um processo contínuo e integral, o texto aborda como o amor bem ordenado – que alinha prioridades humanas e propósito divino – pode ser traduzido em práticas organizacionais que promovam coesão social, desenvolvimento humano e um senso claro de propósito. Combinando reflexões de Edgar Morin sobre interdependência sistêmica e dados contemporâneos sobre engajamento e desempenho, o artigo destaca que a felicidade organizacional não é meramente a ausência de experiências negativas, mas a presença ativa de emoções positivas e relações significativas. Líderes desempenham um papel central ao cultivar uma cultura de confiança, respeito e colaboração, enquanto estratégias baseadas em propósito fortalecem a resiliência e a inovação. Ao integrar valores éticos e práticas que colocam o ser humano no centro das decisões, as organizações podem criar espaços onde propósito e felicidade se alinham, traduzindo ensinamentos filosóficos em resultados concretos. Essa abordagem ressoa como um convite à transformação organizacional, guiada por princípios atemporais e pela busca de um bem maior.
Desenvolvimento Histórico da Universidade Pública no Brasil.
Authors: Miranda Barbosa Danielly , Drummond Pires Sanyo
Published: December 2024

Este artigo, cujo objetivo é traçar a evolução das universidades públicas no Brasil desde suas origens até o presente, apresenta análise histórica abrangente do desenvolvimento dessas instituições. Realizou-se uma revisão narrativa abrangendo ampla gama de fontes acadêmicas, e a metodologia empregada envolveu a sistematização e análise crítica das fontes, permitindo uma reconstrução da história das universidades. Foram identificados fatores determinantes como políticas governamentais, atuação de movimentos sociais, e avanços acadêmicos que moldaram o sistema de ensino superior no país, numa jornada complexa e multifacetada, marcada por desafios e conquistas significativas. As universidades públicas desempenharam papel fundamental no desenvolvimento da educação e na formação de profissionais qualificados ao longo dos anos, persistindo, porém, problemáticas relacionadas ao financiamento, acesso e qualidade. Este artigo contribui para uma compreensão aprofundada do desenvolvimento histórico das universidades públicas, servindo como fonte para pesquisadores, educadores e formuladores de políticas interessados na evolução do ensino superior no país.
Propriedade Intelectual e o Direito à Saúde: Uma Análise a partir do Raciocínio Argumentativo Jurídico de Robert Alexy
Authors: Zaak Saraiva Victor Romário Alves
Published: December 2024

O fenômeno da globalização tecnológica, em paralelo ao advento da Indústria 4.0 e da ‘China como Manufatura Mundial’, produziu um acirramento da competição entre países e empresas, com especial impacto na pesquisa e desenvolvimento tecnológico visando à obtenção de patentes, com destaque para empresas da China, EUA e outros países industrializados. No caso da Indústria Farmacêutica, as patentes sobre medicamentos e insumos médicos geram a estas empresas valores na casa dos trilhões de dólares anualmente, fato que por um lado é defendido como incentivo à inovação, enquanto que por outro é atacado como monopólio que visa apenas gerar lucros exorbitantes, excluindo dos benefícios dos remédios a grande maioria da população mundial. Este ensaio tem como objetivo analisar a relação entre a Propriedade Intelectual e o Direito à saúde, com base nos argumentos jurídicos propostos por Robert Alexy.
WITHDRAWN: Optimizing Brain Tumor Classification: A Comparative Analysis of Nature Inspired Algorithms with GLCM Features
Authors: P selvan , A Kavitha
Published: December 2024

The full text of this preprint has been withdrawn by the authors due to author disagreement with the posting of the preprint. Therefore, the authors do not wish this work to be cited as a reference. Questions should be directed to the corresponding author.
Physics-guided deep learning-based constitutive modeling for the gravelly soil-structure interface
Authors: SUN Wei , CHEN Yiwei , DU Qiuhao , HUANG Zhiyuan , REHMAN Zia ur , HUANG Linchong
Published: December 2024

This study presents a novel deep learning-based constitutive model for the gravelly soil-structure interface by employing a physics-guided Bidirectional Short-term and Long-term (BiLSTM) neural network. Employing separate modeling frameworks for shear and dilatancy, the approach integrates physics-guided neural networks and parameters to accurately capture the physical mechanisms underlying the mechanical response of the interface. Notably, the BiLSTM neural network exhibits precision in capturing shear response characteristics, including shear stress (τ) and τ-shear displacement (u) curves. Its adeptness in encapsulating interface mechanisms, such as loading scenarios, peak τ-values, and elastoplastic shear responses, makes it comparable to complex elastoplastic models. To represent the physical mechanism of dilatancy response, a physics-guided decomposed model is developed, separating the total dilatancy (v) into irreversible (vir) and reversible (vre) components. Comparisons with conventional holistic dilatancy models demonstrate the superior ability of the physics-guided decomposed framework to simulate v and its components, i.e., vir and vre, and their relationships with u. The study recommends utilizing the physics-guided decomposed modeling framework for dilatancy alongside the shear modeling framework for constitutive modeling of the gravelly soil-structure interface. The proposed modeling framework simulated both monotonic and cyclic responses under various normal stresses (σz), demonstrating its capacity to comprehensively capture the interface behavior.
Development and evaluation of functional cookies developed from Amaranthus grain flour supplemented with bee bread
Authors: Reda Nigusu Getahun , Woldemariam Henock Woldemichael
Published: December 2024

Amaranthus (AMA) is a nutrient-rich, easily-grown underutilized pseudo cereal but has the potential to be a significant weapon in the fight against malnutrition and hunger. In addition, Beebread (BB) is similarly underutilized despite being extremely beneficial to human health. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of BB integration (% OF BB), baking temperature (T), and baking time (t) on the functional cookie qualities. Optimum process conditions to produce functional cookies with maximized crude protein content (11.90 %), total antioxidant activity (136.23 µg/mL of IC50 of DPPH scavenging activity), and overall acceptability of 6.04 (7-point hedonic scale) were found to be 18.89 %, 84.36 ℃, and 12.08 min for % of BB, T, and t respectively. The findings demonstrated that as the percentage of BB in composite flour increased, so did the thickness (11.36 ± 0.08 mm), diameter (46.63 ± 0.21 mm), protein contents (12.03 ± 0.18 %), total antioxidant (IC50 concentration of DPPH and ABTS scavenging activity 136.62 ± 0.18 and 38.48 ± 0.83 µg/mL, respectively, and the FRAP scavenging of 134.17 ± 3.61 µg AAE/g), total phenolic 90.34 ± 1.56 mg GAE/g and flavonoid 120.55 ± 0.46 mg QE/g, and overall acceptability 6.07 ± 0.04 of the functional cookies. The phytic acid content 423.30 ± 1.66 µg/g of optimized cookies (OPC) was less than that of control cookies (COC). But for tannin 0.148 ± 0.000 mg CE/g and oxalates 0.276 ± 0.023 g/g, OPC had slightly more than that of COC. Even if these values show minimal increment, the antinutritional content in the optimized functional cookies remained at minimum. The improved protein, mineral, antioxidant, phenolics and flavonoid content of the functional cookies can contribute to health advantages in human diets.
Analytical solution for stress and settlement of strip footings resting on orthotropic jointed rocks
Authors: Showkati Alan
Published: December 2024

Large-scale engineering structures with substantial loads, such as dams, towers, and bridges, are currently being constructed on rocks as a good load-bearing foundation. Because many rocks are jointed and thus inherently discontinuous, the analysis of stress and settlement is crucial to ensure a safe and reliable foundation design with no potential for failure or excessive settlement. This paper presents a new analytical solution based on the complex variable method for calculating stresses and settlements under vertically loaded strip footings. The rock mass was assumed to be elastic and intersected by two perpendicular joint sets parallel and normal to the rock surface. The jointed rock was modeled as an equivalent orthotropic continuum to obtain the analytical solution, and the theory of anisotropic elasticity was applied. Comparisons with the available isotropic solutions and results from the FEM models are also provided to verify the accuracy of the proposed solution. Finally, a parametric study is conducted to investigate the effects of various joint characteristics and Poisson’s ratios on the solutions.
Spatiotemporal Impact of Mining on Land Surface Temperature and Vegetation Health in Itagunmodi, Osun State, Nigeria
Authors: Emmanuel Olubaju Ayomide , Johnson Ibukun Ayomide
Published: December 2024

This study examines the spatiotemporal impacts of artisanal gold mining on land surface temperature (LST) and vegetation health in the Itagunmodi region of Osun State, Nigeria. Utilizing Landsat imagery from 2002, 2012, and 2022, we analyzed vegetation indices such as Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI), Enhanced Vegetation Index (EVI), and Soil Adjusted Vegetation Index (SAVI) to assess changes in vegetation health over time. Additionally, moisture stress patterns were evaluated using the Moisture Stress Index (MSI) and the Land Surface Water Index (LSWI). The findings reveal a consistent decline in vegetation health in areas affected by mining activities, alongside an increase in LST, particularly in mining and built-up regions. From 2002 to 2022, degraded zones experienced notable warming, with LST values rising by over 6°C in some areas. Furthermore, our analyses indicate a substantial loss of vegetation moisture content and a shift toward land degradation, especially in northern parts of the study area. The persistent decline in vegetation cover and increase in LST highlight the long-term environmental consequences of mining activities, emphasizing the need for sustainable practices and effective environmental management strategies. These insights are critical for informing future policies aimed at mitigating the environmental impacts of mining and fostering ecological resilience in the region.
The Impact of a Peer-Tutoring Program Based on Disputing Irrational Beliefs in Enhancing Life Skills, Self-Assertiveness, and Self-Compassion
Authors: Aldahadha Basim , Alkhatatneh Sami , Alhawary Lamia
Published: December 2024

Background
Although many studies have been conducted on peer tutoring (PT), what distinguishes this study from others is its consistent variables and global applicability. This study aimed to explore the effectiveness of disputing irrational beliefs (DIBs) in improving life skills (LSs), self-assertiveness (SAs), and self-compassion (SCs) among first-year students who were victims of bullying. The study sample comprised 60 male students. They were randomly distributed into experimental and waiting groups, with each group consisting of 30 students. Students who obtained high scores on the SA, LS, and SC scales were excluded, whereas those who obtained the highest scores on the bullying victim scale were limited. Peers trained the experimental group in the DIB. After 10 weeks of training, post-test measurements were performed on both groups.
Results
revealed statistically significant effects for SA, LS, and SC in favor of the experimental group and posttest and an interaction effect between the treatment and evaluation periods compared with the waiting group and pretests.
Conclusion
DIB effectively improves SA, LS, and SC among bullying victims, which contributes to improving mental health and academic achievement. This provides additional advantages to cognitive behavior therapy and contributes to improving positive results.
HCDT 2.0: A Highly Confident Drug-Target Database for Experimentally Validated Genes, RNAs, and Pathways
Authors: Li Jin , Liu Xinying , Chen Jiaqi , Li Tianyi , Feng Dehua , Wang Xuefeng , Zhang Ruijie , Chen Jian , Cai Xingjun , Han Huirui , Li Xia , Yu Lei , Li Bing , Wang Limei
Published: December 2024

In the process of drug treatment, drugs impact cellular actions and responses by targeting genes, RNAs, and pathways, making drug-target interactions crucial for elucidating the mechanisms of drug action and advancing drug development. At present, many drug-target-related databases exist; however, they are structurally and functionally independent, lacking consistency. In HCDT 1.0, we collected highly confident interactions between drugs and target genes. Building upon this foundation, we have developed HCDT 2.0, an updated version that incorporates drug-gene data and expands to include interactions involving drug-RNAs and drug-pathways. It involved 20 drug-related databases, standardizing drug, RNA, gene, and pathway names using consistent identifiers to ensure data consistency. In HCDT 2.0, 1,304,370 high-confidence drug-target interactions were identified, encompassing 1,244,791 interactions between 678,564 drugs and 7,297 genes, 11,770 interactions between 316 drugs and 6,430 RNAs, and 47,809 drug-pathway interactions between 6,290 drugs and 3,143 pathways. It will serve as an invaluable asset in the fields of predicting drug efficacy and adverse effects, developing novel therapeutic strategies, and facilitating the process of repurposing drugs.
Navigating laboratory challenges in analyzing low concentrations of toxic/essential metals using ICP-OES in newborn cord blood
Authors: Shekhawat Dolat Singh , Janu Vikash Chandra , Singh Pratibha , Sharma Praveen , Singh Kuldeep
Published: December 2024

Heavy metals are highly toxic even at ppb concentrations in the blood, posing serious public health concerns. Accurate measurement of these trace elements is challenging but crucial for early diagnosis and treatment. This study highlights the challenges and considerations for accurately measuring trace metal levels in the blood.
Heavy metals such as Lead (Pb), Arsenic (As), Aluminium (Al), iron (Fe), Zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), and selenium (Se) were analyzed in a total of 165 newborns' cord blood using inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES). Factors influencing the detectable concentration of metals in the blood include the quality of the specimen, methods of collection and storage, sample digestion, standard solution preparation, test biometrics, limit of blank (LoB), limit of detection (LoD), and limit of quantification (LoQ) of analytical techniques, post-analytical parameters, and quality control were addressed.
The median (interquartile range) values of Pb, Al, As, Se, Cu, Fe, and Zn in the newborn blood were 4.26 µg/dL (3.19-5.57), 1.29 µg/dL (0.91-1.70), 1.68 µg/dL (1.38-1.89), 19.62 µg/dL (12.38-32.40), 87.8 µg/dL (76.10-102.04), 239.46 µg/dL (189.04-284.31), and 72.0 µg/dL (64.39-81.63), respectively.
Multiple factors directly influence the assessment of accurate levels of trace metals. Before planning an experiment to measure trace metal concentrations, the following points should be considered: test biometrics, the ratio of chemicals used for digestion, test LoB, LoD, LoQ, recovery rate, and test biometrics.