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Dan P. McAdams, The Strange Case of Donald J. Trump. A Psychological Reckoning
Authors: Moenandar Sjoerd-Jeroen
Published: June 2023

On 21 November 2022, to nobody’s surprise, Donald J. Trump announced he would seek to become the Republican candidate for the 2024 US Presidential elections – and, both among those who have officially announced to be doing the same, as well as those who are likely to do so, his chances of securing the nomination are significant. The current legal investigations have done nothing to change that. Given that he is then expected to run against incumbent Democratic president Joe Biden, whose popularity has been diminished over the past few years, Trump stands a real chance to be elected president of the United States of America a second time. Thus, Dan P. McAdams’s The Strange Case of Donald J. Trump, written and published in the context of the 2020 presidential elections as an attempt to offer, as the book’s subtitle phrases it, ‘a psychological reckoning’ with the highly controversial 45th US president, remains highly relevant.
Depicting Indonesian values in Arifin C. Noer’s The Bottomless Well for ILFS learning
Authors: Mulatsih Maria Vicentia Eka , Widharyanto Bonifasius
Published: June 2023

Learning language is not merely about its structure or words, it deals with certain values as a representative of the culture. Arifin C Noer’s play entitled The Bottomless Well portrays some Indonesian values that can be taught for learning Indonesian language for foreign speakers (ILFS). Focusing on some Indonesian values portrayed in the play and some ILFS learning practices, this article closely analyzes its content using document analysis method and describes the teaching practices qualitatively. Some Indonesian values found in the play are mutual help, social solidarity, persistency, work ethic, frugality, spirituality and independency. These Indonesian values portrayed in the play are useful as  a material for reading, writing, speaking, listening lessons. Specifically, in a drama class, various ILFS learning activities using this play are 1) reading aloud, 2) having monologue, 3) dramatic reading in groups, 4) conducting mini role play, and 5) completing the reflection process. Keywords: Indonesian values, ILFS learning, The Bottomless WellPenggambaran nilai-nilai Indonesia dalam karya Arifin C. Noer Sumur Tanpa Dasar untuk pembelajaran BIPA AbstrakPembelajaran Bahasa tidak hanya mengenai struktur ataupun kata, hal ini berhubungan dengan nilai-nilai tertentu sebagai representasi dari budaya. Drama Arifin C. Noer berjudul Sumur Tanpa Dasar menggambarkan beberapa nilai bangsa Indonesia yang dapat diajarkan dalam pembelajaran Bahasa Indonesia bagi penutur asing (BIPA). Berfokus pada beberapa nilai budaya Indonesia dan praktek pengajaran BIPA, artikel ini menganalisis isi drama secara lebih dekat menggunakan analisis dokumen dan mendeskripsikan praktek-praktek pengajaran secara kualitatif. Beberapa nilai budaya Indonesia yang ditemukan dalam drama tersebut adalah gotong royong, solidaritas sosial, ketekunan, daya juang, hemat, spiritualitas dan kemandirian. Nilai Indonesia ini yang tergambar dalam drama berguna sebagai materi pembelajaran membaca, menulis,  berbicara dan mendengarkan. Secara spesifik di kelas drama, beragam aktifitas pembelajaran BIPA menggunakan drama ini adalah 1) pembacaan lantang, 2) monolog, 3) pembacaan drama dalam grup, 4) mini drama, dan 5) refleksi.Kata kunci: nilai-nilai Indonesia, praktek pengajaran BIPA, “Sumur Tanpa Dasar”
The effectiveness of developing CLIL-based Indonesian language course teaching materials at Bengkulu city universities
Authors: Febrina Wulan , Danim Sudarwan , Yulistio Didi , Ariesta Ria , Muktadir Abdul , Irmayanti Meiselina
Published: June 2023

The development of learning materials for Indonesian courses uses a qualitative and quantitative approach to research and development (R D). This study aims to produce teaching materials for Indonesian language courses based on CLIL that follow the learning needs of college students in Bengkulu City. The research subjects were all students who took Indonesian language courses consisting of Bengkulu University, Bengkulu Muhammadiyah University, and Fatmawati Sukarno Bengkulu State Islamic University. The effectiveness test of the development of teaching materials for Indonesian language courses based on CLIL in universities obtained a significant value. The average value of the results before the use of CLIL-based Indonesian language teaching materials in Bengkulu City universities which was developed was 68.50, and a standard deviation of 13,489 and after using CLIL-based Indonesian teaching materials in universities Bengkulu City which has been developed is 80.19 with a standard deviation of 11,546. This means the average difference in student learning outcomes before and after using the development of teaching materials for Indonesian language courses based on CLIL at Bengkulu City Universities.Keywords: teaching materials, Indonesian, CLIL Efektivitas pengembangan bahan ajar bahasa Indonesia berbasis CLIL di perguruan tinggi kota BengkuluAbstractPengembangan bahan ajar mata kuliah Bahasa Indonesia ini menggunakan pendekatan penelitian dan pengembangan (R D) dengan metode kualitatif dan kuantitatif. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menghasilkan bahan ajar mata kuliah bahasa Indonesia berbasis CLIL yang sesuai dengan kebutuhan belajar mahasiswa perguruan tinggi di Kota Bengkulu. Subjek penelitian adalah seluruh mahasiswa yang mengambil mata kuliah bahasa Indonesia yang terdiri dari Universitas Bengkulu, Universitas Muhammadiyah Bengkulu, dan Universitas Islam Negeri Fatmawati Soekarno Bengkulu. Uji efektivitas pengembangan bahan ajar mata kuliah bahasa Indonesia berbasis CLIL di perguruan tinggi memperoleh nilai yang signifikan. Nilai rata-rata hasil sebelum penggunaan bahan ajar bahasa Indonesia berbasis CLIL di perguruan tinggi Kota Bengkulu yang dikembangkan adalah 68,50, dan standar deviasi 13.489 dan setelah menggunakan bahan ajar bahasa Indonesia berbasis CLIL di perguruan tinggi Kota Bengkulu yang telah dikembangkan adalah 80,19 dengan standar deviasi 11.546. Hal ini berarti terdapat perbedaan rata-rata hasil belajar mahasiswa sebelum dan sesudah menggunakan pengembangan bahan ajar mata kuliah bahasa Indonesia berbasis CLIL di Perguruan Tinggi Kota Bengkulu.Kata kunci: ajar, bahasa Indonesia, CLIL
Vrijednost kontrastne digitalne mamografije u usporedbi s magnetskom rezonancijom kod mamografski otkrivenih suspektnih lezija u dojci
Authors: Klarić Kristina , Valković Zujić Petra , Šribar Andrej
Published: June 2023

Cilj: Princip oslikavanja na kontrastnoj digitalnoj mamografiji (CEDM) temelji se na istom principu kao kod magnetske rezonancije (MR), tj. u prikazu neovaskularizacije. Cilj našega rada je usporedba osjetljivosti CEDM-a u detekciji malignih lezija u dojci s MR-om te određivanje osjetljivosti i specifičnosti navedenih metoda. Ispitanici i metode: Uključeno je 56 ispitanika (55 žena i jedan muškarac; medijan dobi 63,51 godina; raspon 40 – 88 godina) kod kojih je temeljem nalaza na digitalnoj mamografiji postavljena sumnja na maligni proces u dojci. Kod svih ispitanika učinjen je ultrazvuk dojki, MR i CEDM te biopsija suspektne lezije. Indikacija za CEDM je nejasna ili suspektna sjena, distorzija, asimetrija ili nakupina patoloških mikrokalcifikata na digitalnoj mamografiji. Rezultati: Kod 13 (23,21 %) ispitanika došlo je do kontrastne imbibicije lezija na CEDM-u i MR-u. Od ukupnog broja ispitanika, kod njih 15 (26,78 %) dijagnosticirana je maligna lezija, a u 17,85 % došlo je do kontrastne imbibicije samo na CEDM procedure, od kojih je 7 lezija bilo maligno (invazivni karcinom te duktalni karcinom in situ s invazivnom komponentom). Specifičnost i osjetljivost MR-a iznosi 97,1 %, i 85,7 % (ROC-AUC = 0,914, PPV 92,3 %, NPV 94,3 %). Specifičnost i osjetljivost CEDM-a iznosi 94,1 %, odnosno 100 % (ROC-AUC = 0,971, PPV 91,3 %, NPV 100 %). Zaključak: CEDM je procedura jednakovrijedna MR-u u detekciji suspektnih lezija u dojci te može zamijeniti MR u procjeni proširenosti bolesti kada MR nije dostupan ili je kontraindiciran. CEDM je komplementarna dijagnostička metoda MR-u kada se MR ne može napraviti te pokazuje dobru korelaciju u detekciji malignih lezija u dojci.
Wunderlichov sindrom kao prva manifestacija karcinoma bubrega
Authors: Radoš Paula , Markić Dean
Published: June 2023

Cilj: Prikazati bolesnika u kojeg je maligna neoplazma bubrega uzrok Wunderlichovog sindroma i ukazati na važnost prepoznavanja Wunderlichovog sindroma u kliničkoj praksi. Wunderlichov sindrom označava pojavu akutnog, netraumatskog, spontanog krvarenja u supkapsularni ili perirenalni prostor. Prikaz slučaja: Na hitni bolnički prijam primljen je muškarac s bolovima u lijevom dijelu abdomena, praćenih mučninom i vrtoglavicom te jednom tamnijom stolicom. Fizikalnim pregledom nije pronađen nikakav patološki nalaz, ali ultrazvučnim pregledom ustanovljena je veća perirenalna kolekcija. Daljnjom obradom, uključujući i kompjutoriziranu tomografiju, utvrđena je tvorba na gornjem polu lijevoga bubrega, kao i opsežniji perirenalni hematom. Pacijentu je učinjena hitna nefrektomija te evakuacija perirenalnog hematoma. Patohistološki nalaz potvrdio je kako se radi o karcinomu bubrega (svjetlostanični tip) koji je rupturirao. Dvije godine kasnije, pacijent se ponovno javio u hitni bolnički trakt radi teške parapereze. Magnetska rezonancija pokazala je koštane metastaze u području torakalne kralježnice s širenjem u spinalni kanal. Pacijentu je hitno učinjena laminektomija uz redukciju tumora u spinalnom kanalu. Imunohistokemijskim bojenjima dokazano je da se radi o metastazama karcinoma bubrega. Pacijent je upućen na daljnje onkološko liječenje. Zaključak: Wunderlichov sindrom iznimno je rijetka pojava u urološkoj praksi, ali treba biti uključen u diferencijalnu dijagnozu kod pacijenata koji se javljaju s bolovima u lumbalnoj regiji, palpabilnom tvorbom i znakovima šoka. Sindrom je etiološki najčešće vezan uz benigne neoplazme bubrega, ali može biti posljedica malignih novotvorina kao kod našeg bolesnika.
Investigating the Impact of Neuromarketing on Consumer Purchase Intention (Case Study of Sports Goods Customers in Ardabil City)
Authors: Moharramzadeh Mehrdad , Baghi Abbas Naghizadeh , Mahdavi Akbar
Published: June 2023

The purpose of this research was to investigate the effect of neuromarketing on consumer purchase intention (a case study of sports goods customers in Ardabil city). The current research is applied research in terms of purpose and descriptive-analytical in terms of nature and content. Also, the present research is of causal modeling type or structural equation modeling type. The statistical population of this research includes all private sports clubs and sellers of sports goods in Ardabil city, which due to the unavailability of the study population, the statistical population was determined to be unlimited. Considering that the statistical population is unlimited, the sample size was determined to be 352 people. Also, the sampling method of the present study was clustered. The measurement tools include neuromarketing questionnaire (Azeimi et al., 2014) and consumer purchase intention questionnaire (Mahdavi, 2015). The content and form validity of the questionnaires were confirmed by the management professors and then Cronbach’s alpha reliability (AVE) was reported as 0.83 for the neuromarketing questionnaire and 0.88 for the consumer purchase intention questionnaire, respectively. The method of analyzing the information and data of this research is using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics and In order to analyze the hypotheses of the research, the method of structural equations was used using Imus version 23 and SPSS version 19 software. The findings of the research showed that neuromarketing has an effect on the purchase intention of sports goods consumers. Therefore, it can be concluded that the use of neuromarketing can affect the senses and minds of customers and prepare the minds of consumers for repeat purchases so that they intend to buy sports products again.
A Review of Studies on Gender Representation in EFL/ESL Textbooks
Authors: Guo Zihui , Wang Huan
Published: June 2023

Gender representation in EFL/ESL textbooks is often transmitted in a direct way to language learners since these materials are deemed as authoritative and therefore impeccable by language learners given that they are usually written by a group of experts from corresponding fields. Therefore, it is necessary to make sure that partial gender ideologies are excluded from these materials. This paper reviews studies on gender representation in EFL/ESL textbooks which are scattered across various nations, with an attempt to see if gender impartiality is ensured in educational contexts and further calls for attention from textbooks writers and educational practitioners. At the end of this paper, a research gap is pointed out that studies to come could cast an eye on EFL/ESL textbooks at the tertiary level as gender socialization continues throughout the whole life of individuals.
Displacement, Dispossession, Trauma, Refugee Crises: The New Middle Passage in Helon Habila’s Travellers
Authors: Davies Rebecca Ufuoma
Published: June 2023

This paper analyses Helon Habila’s Travellers (2019), focusing on its depiction of African migrants experience as the new middle passage. The novel as a diasporic narrative reveals the experiences of immigrants especially of war torn Africa, and the Middle East in Europe. The setting in Europe, revolves around cities like Berlin, Basel, London and Lampedusa lsland, where the unnamed narrator, meets various immigrants who narrate their stories of life in Europe, and their experiences as they travel to Europe. The study conceptualizes the middle passage as a movement symbolic of the forced voyage of enslaved Africans across the Atlantic Ocean to Europe. The concept will be examined in the six titled divisions of the book, to discuss the experiences of displacement, trauma and refugee crises. The study concludes that African migrants yet again encounter challenges, because they are forced to leave their homes and communities due to political and social upheavals and in the course of movement, are traumatized and dispossessed of their homes, families, and identities, leading to profound psychological and emotional suffering. The author argues that the middle passage experience situates African refugees as people who have been robbed of their past and their future, forced to live in a perpetual state of limbo and uncertainty, as a result of power. The narrative discourse thus examines the complex power dynamics that emerge in the context of migration, which are the exploitation of migrants by smugglers and the tensions that arise between different groups of refugees.
EMPLOYMENT REJECTION EMAILS: A LINGUISTIC ANALYSIS AND PROFESSORS’ PERCEPTIONS
Authors: Deveci Tanju , Pasha-Zaidi Nausheen
Published: June 2023

The nature of the current academic job market engages many PhD holders in continuous search for employment. The competitive job market created by this causes recruitment committees to review an overwhelming number of materials submitted by each candidate. It is often the case that applicants are not alerted if their applications are not successful, which likely creates frustration. Although receiving a rejection letter may be considered an act of kindness, rejection can be a face-threatening act for both the addressor and the addressee. Therefore, special care needs to be given to writing an employment rejection letter. Despite this, the advanced electronic communication often utilized when communicating to applicants seems to create formidable challenges. With this in mind, this research aimed to identify how the rejection speech act is performed in emails addressed to PhD holders, and what professors thought about different types of rejection emails. Data for the former collected using fifty-eight authentic employment rejection emails and data for the latter were collected using a survey comprised of three emails, to which twenty professors responded. Results revealed that a variety of moves were employed in the emails. These included ‘subject-line’, ‘salutation’, ‘thank-you note’, ‘notification of process completion’, ‘compliment’, ‘justification’, ‘rejection’, ‘remedy’, ‘appreciation and/or thank-you note’, ‘good luck wish’, ‘valediction’, and ‘addressor’s name and/or affiliation’. Although these moves did not seem to have a fixed order, an overall structure was detected. On the other hand, data on professors’ opinions about different rejection emails showed that the content and how rejection is expressed impacted their perception of the self and the institution. Results are discussed and recommendations are offered to mitigate the effects of employment rejection emails which are highly face-threatening.
IMPORTANCE OF AUTONOMY IN ADULT LEARNERS OF ENGLISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES
Authors: Milosavljević Nataša
Published: June 2023

Modern ESP methodology puts learner autonomy as one of its basic postulates because learners should be able to continue their learning even after the course itself has ended. Autonomy represents a necessity in the society that values lifelong learning and since teachers cannot provide learners with all the skills and knowledge they would like to have, it is much more helpful to establish strategies preparing them for effective use of English. The first step towards autonomy is taking responsibility for learning. The responsibility is fulfilled through learners’ participation in all aspects of the teaching process-planning, application and evaluation.  In order to become successful learners, students must perceive their own needs and develop awareness about their learning. The successfulness of learning depends on joint efforts performed by both students and teachers from their different perspectives.
ROLE OF CASE STUDIES IN TEACHING ENGLISH FOR BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
Authors: Basta Jelena
Published: June 2023

Modern times require a functional level of the knowledge of the English language. Big corporations expect their future employees both to know English for Business and Economic Purposes and to possess sophisticated business skills. The task of the ESP teacher is to instruct learners to successfully develop linguistic as well as non-linguistic skills. One of the ways of doing so is by means of the case study analysis method, which might be considered as one of the most valuable methodological tools, as it provides learners with an  authentic learning environment and authentic study materials. In order to successfully realize the case study task, the ESP practitioner is supposed to establish interdisciplinary collaboration with core-subject professors, who will significantly contribute to effective and efficient business solutions proposed by ESP students. The aim of this paper is to give a theoretical review of case studies and present the results of the survey on the role of case studies in ESP classes conducted at the Faculty of Economics, University of Niš. The paper will also point to advantages and disadvantages of using this teaching approach. In the end, the paper will give the suggestions about the ways as to how to overcome common obstacles which arise in the course of conducting this ESP teaching and study method.Key words: ESP, case studies, authenticity, interdisciplinarity, linguistic skills, business skills.
Remediación del suelo contaminado en vacíos urbanos de antiguo uso industrial en Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua
Authors: Herrera Terrazas Luis
Published: June 2023

Los vacíos urbanos pueden ser espacios de oportunidad para detener el crecimiento de las ciudades, sin embargo, no se aprovechan adecuadamente. Algunos de estos sitios presentan contaminación debido a que en el pasado se vertieron en ellos materiales peligrosos, lo que les daría la condición de suelo contaminado; estos espacios se denominan “brownfields”. Este tipo de suelos requiere de un proceso de remedición para corregir su condición y evitar daños futuros de salud a sus ocupantes. El objetivo de este escrito es identiflcarlos en una zona de Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, y presentar una opción de remediación, lo que generaría beneflcios de regeneración urbana, aumento en la rentabilidad y mejoras sociales.
Dos cartas del Dr. Atl en el Fondo Escuela Nacional de Arquitectura
Authors: Drago Quaglia Elisa , Aguilar López Fabiola , Álvarez Hernández Sandra
Published: June 2023

Dos cartas del Dr. Atl en el Fondo Escuela Nacional de Arquitectura
Physics Education Technology (PhET) as Confirmatory Tools in Learning Physics
Authors:   State Islamic Institute of Kerinci, Pranata Ogi Danika
Published: June 2023

Teaching physics are always challenging tasks. Teachers need to be responsive to their students’ needs. The best tool to utilized is Physics Education Technology (PhET). PhET provides features that support learning and teaching physics, including testing. These feature can be expanded as confirmatory tools for students. To explore and compare the tests result between two groups of students, the quantitative experimental methods was applied. The first group took the test using graph paper and with confirmatory tools. The other group took the test without any tools. The students’ answer were graded using vector assessment rubric. The collected data were analyzed descriptively and using an independent sample t-test. The results showed that the group of students who use PhET simulation obtained significanly different results (ρ=0.000), with average score of 80.43, which was higher than other group (62.35). The effect size was approximately 1.07, which is much larger than typical sized effect.
The Scrutiny of Hospital Information System
Authors: Narsale Sonal
Published: June 2023

Abstract: Hospital Information System (HIS) was introduced with the cause to enhance Medical Outcomes, Quality of Life, Quality of Care, and simultaneously reduce Operations, Morbidity, Medical Errors, and Cost. over all it was developed to help hospital speed up their process. Hospital Management System is a computer system that helps manage the information related to health care and aids in the job completion of health care providers effectively.
VOCALICIOUS-Voice-Assisted Food Ordering Web Application
Authors: Murali Jishma
Published: June 2023

Abstract: Vocalicious-voice assisted food ordering website is revolutionizing the way users interact with the platform by incorporating an Artificial Intelligence (AI) voice assistant. This advanced voice assistant not only suggests a wide range of food options available for ordering but also provides users with accurate cooking time estimates. Furthermore, it goes beyond the traditional food ordering experience bysuggesting nearby places to visit during cooking time, ensuring users can make the most of their time in the kitchen.
MRI Based Early Detection of Parkinson\'s Disease
Authors: Khairnar Swapnil
Published: June 2023

Abstract: Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurological disorder that causes the loss of neurons that produce dopamine in the brain. Dopamine is a chemical messenger that regulates movement and other functions. The exact causes of PD are unknown, but some genes, environmental factors, and triggers may play a role. People with PD may have symptoms for many years before they are diagnosed. PD affects 7–10 million people worldwide and causes various motor and cognitive impairments. Researchers have used different methods to diagnose PD, such as speech analysis and machine learning. However, these methods have limitations, such as low accuracy and inability to handle large data. This study proposes a new method that uses deep learning to predict PD in its early stages based on MRI scans. The method will classify MRI samples into PD and non-PD groups using a convolutional neural network (CNN) algorithm. It will also compare the performance of different MRI modalities in distinguishing PD from normal aging. CNN is suitable for this task because it can learn complex patterns from MRI data. The proposed method will provide a reliable and efficient way to detect PD in its early stages and help patients receive appropriate medical care and medications that can improve their quality of life.
Using SPSS Software to Minimize the Time and Cost of the Construction Work
Authors: Bankar Shriprasad V.
Published: June 2023

Abstract: Over the past decade, India has experienced rapid growth in its residential and infrastructure sectors. However, building projects in the country are frequently plagued by delays, which have severe consequences for the projects. One of the primary causes of these delays, both domestically and internationally, is the shortage and delayed availability of materials. However, the specific underlying reasons can vary from country to country. In the case of India, the scarcity of materials primarily stems from their origin or availability. Additionally, it has been identified that inefficient systems for procuring materials and managing inventory, as well as delayed identification of required materials, are the leading causes of delays in material delivery. These findings serve as valuable insights for formulating or revising critical policies to ensure timely completion of projects. The repercussions of project delays are wide-ranging and include cost overruns, time overruns, contract cancellations, arbitration, and litigation.
Near Field Communication (NFC)
Authors: SP Hineeth Kumar
Published: June 2023

Abstract: The world of electronics and through the move from one machine to all the multi-purpose bias, by moving from device to network bias. On the other hand, stoners do not face the complications and problems of establishing a network of connections between bias and each other. Hence we can set multiple network functions are handled in the computer world, but not in the Universe of electronics. Using the protocol( NFCIP- 2.0), according to which stoners of electronic bias, which give the use of secure means of communication between various bias without trouble is considerable geek in the conformation of their own network generality is simple striking According also to communicate between two bias, and bring them together, using Protocol NFCIP- 1 and the wireless network to deal with them in the peer Baland and also's the exchange of configuration data using NFC, and also you can not continue with the bias, some of the longer and hastily than protocols analogous as Bluetooth or wireless Ethernet( WiFi)
Machine Learning-Based Multiple Disease Forecaster
Authors: Gotmare Yugant
Published: June 2023

Abstract: Accurate prediction of multiple diseases, including diabetes, chronic kidney disease, heart diseases, Parkinson's disease, and breast cancer plays a crucial role in proactive healthcare management and early intervention. In this study, we propose a machine learning-based multiple disease forecaster that leverages advanced algorithms to predict the likelihood of various diseases simultaneously. The forecaster utilizes a comprehensive dataset comprising patient demographics, medical history, and relevant clinical attributes. Feature engineering techniques are employed to extract informative features, which are then input into a diverse set of machine learning models, including Random Forest, Xgboost, and Support Vector Machines. The models are trained and fine-tuned using a dataset collected from kaggle. Performance evaluation is conducted using various metrics, including accuracy, precision, recall, and F1-score, to assess the predictive capability of the forecaster. The proposed forecaster holds promise for improving disease prediction accuracy, facilitating early intervention, and enhancing healthcare outcomes on a broader scale. Future research directions include incorporating additional data sources such as genetic information and exploring interpretability techniques to gain insights into the underlying disease mechanisms
Development of Hand Operated Coconut Shell Polisher
Authors: Swain Dr. Satyananda
Published: June 2023

Abstract: Coconut is integral component of our daily life. Various parts of coconut like copra is used as food, shell as fuel and coconut water as nutritious liquid. Green coconut contains water in the early stage of its maturity and afterwards there is a gradual development of meat. Both of the parts are full of nutrition but for the effective utilization of coconut, peeling is required. Sharp knife is being used as conventional method which is tiring, risky and time consuming and to overcome these types of conventional methods problems, motorized machines are introduced. With the size variation of coconuts, there is a need of adjustment in tools used in machine to avoid breakage of nut. Keywords: Coconut, coconut shell, hand operated coconut shell polisher , coconut ice cream
Blockchain Based Crowdfunding Using Ethereum Smart Contract
Authors: Pawar Prof. Dipali
Published: June 2023

Abstract: This research paper explores the emerging field of crowdfunding and its integration with blockchain technology. Crowdfunding has gained significant traction as a viable alternative to traditional funding methods, empowering entrepreneurs and innovators to raise capital directly from the public. However, this fundraising model is not without its limitations, including issues of trust, transparency, and intermediaries' control over the process. In recent years, blockchain technology has emerged as a potential solution to address these challenges. Blockchain's inherent properties of transparency, immutability, and decentralization offer promising opportunities for transforming the crowdfunding landscape. This research paper presents a comprehensive analysis of the benefits and challenges associated with implementing blockchain in crowdfunding. It examines real-world use cases and discusses how blockchain enhances transparency, mitigates fraud risks, reduces transaction costs, and enables global participation. Furthermore, it explores the potential impact of blockchain on crowdfunding ecosystems, including its implications for investors, entrepreneurs, and regulatory frameworks.
Blockchain Based used Vehicle Tracking System
Authors: Abhale Aniket , Pathare Amol , Indapure Anupama , Wadekar Joshan , Shelke Dr. Priya
Published: June 2023

Abstract: The used vehicle market has long been in India, but due to the danger involved in buying an old vehicle without a guarantee and the fact that it lacks certification, it has not been able to make a significant vehicle in the vehicle sector. Purchasing a second-hand vehicle is a risky decision since it is impossible to judge a vehicle just on the basis of appearance if you don't know anything about its history. Many individuals buy vehicles without looking into their past, which frequently results in them getting into legal difficulties. Some people offer vehicles that have been reported stolen with no prior history. Due to them, consumers who wish to purchase a quality used car are duped, which puts them in legal trouble. A solution to this problem is to use a platform that offers the consumer a reliable approach to looking up information about a vehicle, where all vehicle-related data is added in a safe, unchangeable manner. Thus, this issue may be solved via blockchain technology. We are trying to create an Android app that will use blockchain technology to store previous owner data in such a way that it cannot be altered.
Design and Fabrication of Semi Automatic Paper Bag Making Machine
Authors: V Vignesh , K Dhanush , M Elango , M Gokul Kannan , D Heshvardhan
Published: June 2023

Abstract: Despite all known hazards of plastic pollution, it's prevalent and pervasive in India. Polythene bags are major contributors to it. Polythene bag production is easier and cost effective as compared to its eco-friendly alternatives. Paper bags are the closest economical alternative to the polythene bag. This project tries to address several issues that makes paper bag production economically incompetent with polythene bags. Initially the paper bag making process was a manual process, which involves the process of gluing the three sides and cutting the bags one by one, which required a lot time. Then separate machines for feeding, cutting and gluing were invented, which also requires manpower. Now with the help of current day technologies all the three processes feeding, gluing and cutting have been brought under one roof, which requires no manpower. The existing machines in the current day market are based upon PLCs, pneumatic or DPDT switches which can cost around 6-7 lakh rupees and occupy a very large amount of space. This project is made specially to give hands to small scale industries which follow a semi-automatic paper bag making process. This automatic paper bag making machine is also less in weight, which makes it portable. This paper bag making machine will be capable of producing around 720 paper bags an hour. The current number of paper bags that is made per hour is achieved with the help of ESP32 Microcontroller.
Comparative Analysis of Groundwater Quality near a Dumping Ground in Garchuk Area, Guwahati
Authors: Hazarika Bidyut Bikash
Published: June 2023

Abstract: This project focuses on analyzing and comparing the water quality of a dumping ground, nearby residential area, and commercial area in Garchuk, Guwahati. Water samples were collected from these three locations using tube wells and various parameters were assessed to evaluate the water quality. The analysis included the measurement of Dissolved Oxygen (DO) and Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD). The Winkler method was employed for DO analysis, involving the oxidation of divalent manganese hydroxide precipitate by dissolved oxygen in the water sample. The BOD determination assessed the oxygen required for the biochemical degradation of organic material during a specified incubation period. Results from the DO analysis indicated varying levels of dissolved oxygen in the water samples collected from the dumping ground, residential site, and commercial site. BOD analysis revealed the oxygen utilization and degradation of organic material in the water samples after a 5-day incubation period. Additionally, the concentrations of heavy metals such as lead (Pb), arsenic (Ar), zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), and mercury (Hg) were analyzed in the groundwater samples. The results showed that some heavy metal concentrations were below the detectable limit, while others exhibited measurable levels. The findings of this study provide valuable insights into the water quality of the studied areas, indicating potential pollution levels and the effectiveness of waste treatment processes. These results contribute to better understanding and management of water resources in the Garchuk area, helping to protect the environment and public health.
Professional Autonomy as a Cornerstone for Effective Professional and Social Activity
Authors:   University of Latvia, Oļesika Alise , Rubene Zanda
Published: June 2023

Current challenges in the labor market associated with rapid globalization, digitalization, and skills gaps, cause features such as a learning community, opportunities for collaboration, student self-efficacy, social skills, coherent intercultural communication, and self-realization to play a significant role in students’ professional development. Successful interpersonal and social participation in society as well as skills such as independence, self-confidence, decision-making, openness to change, and responsibility, which are emphasized in the definition of professional autonomy, are also fundamental to their development. To prepare university students for the labor market, it is necessary to consider the above and develop students’ professional autonomy to close the gap between students’ theoretical learning and the development of practical professional pursuits. Despite the importance of professional autonomy, its concept in educational sciences is not sufficiently defined and described, as it lacks a theoretical basis. For that reason, this research aims to study the etymology of professional autonomy, the typology of professional autonomy, and how professional autonomy is measured in higher education by conducting a systematic literature analysis. The results of this study reveal divergent definitions of professional autonomy, the scope of its concept, and explain the applicability of tools for measuring professional autonomy in higher education. Additionally, it identifies three levels of professional autonomy: general, collegial, and individual.
The Notion of Sustainable Team Management in Educational Institution
Authors:   University of Latvia, Kvelde Anna , Odina Indra
Published: June 2023

The article deals with one aspect of a larger scale and long-term grounded theory research to explore and define the concept of the sustainable team management in educational institution. This article seeks the answers to research questions: what constitutes the management of educational institutions, and which sustainable development initiatives are implemented in the management of educational institutions. This article aims to explore the concept of the sustainable team management of educational institution, as well as to coin the elements of the sustainable development of organization, which could serve as a basis to improve sustainable team management in educational institution. The data were collected by the content analysis of the sustainable team management initiatives reflected on 47 homepages of educational institutions; case studies regarding the implementation of sustainable team management in educational sector and 12 interviews with school administration on the state of the art of sustainable team management. Research sample was 59 educational institutions: 17 primary schools, 29 secondary schools, and 13 state gymnasiums with broad geographical representation – the schools in the capital city, cities, small towns, and countryside. Sustainable team management supports principals and their teams in leading their educational institutions towards sustainability, also, achieves institutional goals and cultivates a culture where collaboration, appreciation, and teamwork are valued. According to the data of the study, the institutions insufficiently implement the sustainable development initiatives in the education management process of the educational institution that does not meet state policy and vision, also, in order to implement sustainable development initiatives in educational institutions, attract funding from Erasmus+ or other projects. There is also a lack of the uniform understanding of sustainability among the members of education management team. The authors admit that the concept of sustainable team management in an educational institution needs to be defined at the national level.
The English Language as a Factor Influencing Foreign Students’ Learning Outcomes in Higher Education
Authors:   University of Latvia, Svētiņa Karīna
Published: June 2023

English language skills are an important factor that should be assessed in the context of foreign students studying for a degree in higher education in another country. Previous research has mainly been conducted in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, as these are global study destinations. The aim is to investigate whether English language skills affect foreign students’ learning outcomes in Latvia. The research question intends to find out what the English proficiency is in class, determine the English test at the time of admission, and whether the previous learning of English at the general level of education affects the learning outcomes in higher education. The research sample involves South Asian and Central Asian students. In the first stage of the study, the focus group method was used with the academic staff to find out English proficiency in class. In the second stage, interviews were conducted with representatives of higher education institutions to determine the English test at the time of admission. In the third stage, interviews were conducted with nationals of India, Sri Lanka and Uzbekistan to find out the English language training of their countries of origin in general education. As a result, it can be concluded – foreign students’ use of English differs according to the school (public or private) where they have studied general education before. Lecturers and representatives of higher education institutions indicate that English is not the determining factor, but rather knowledge and understanding of the topic and content regarding learning outcomes, while nationals agree that English is the determining factor affecting learning outcomes.
Why Do Students of English Cheat Online and How Do They Do It?
Authors:   Vytautas Magnus University, Daukšaitė-Kolpakovienė Aurelija
Published: June 2023

The global pandemic that started in 2020 brought a variety of challenges in many spheres of life. Higher education was not an exception, as all classes were moved to online environments. One of the main challenges became the one of academic integrity, since students’ knowledge and skills were tested online as well. This paper will discuss a case study carried out at Vytautas Magnus University (Lithuania) in 2021 that involved Lithuanian students of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) who filled in an anonymous questionnaire with open ended and closed ended questions. The study aimed to find out if the students had cheated in any form of EFL assessment (tests, midterm tests, examinations, etc.) online during the pandemic. They were also asked to indicate the ways in which they had cheated and explain why they had behaved this way. The results showed that eighty percent of all the students had engaged in “digital cheating” in one way or another but provided a variety of reasons to justify such a dishonest behaviour. For example, they wanted to obtain good grades, check the spelling of some words online or translate unknown words (which they should have learned). However, not all students perceived such a behaviour as dishonest. They indicated that what they had done could not be seen as a "big crime".
Use of Music and Openness in a Group of Teachers-in-Training Receiving a Musical Intervention
Authors:   Learning Science Hub, Department of Humanistic Studies, University of Foggia, Toto Giusi Antonia , Ragni Benedetta , Limone Pierpaolo
Published: June 2023

The effects of music education on cognitive abilities have raised great interest among scholars of education and learning. According to literature, the use of music in pedagogical practices enhances learning processes with positive impact on the intellectual and social development of students. The main objective of this study was to explore the personal experience with music of teachers-in-training while participating in a musical intervention. The intervention, included both theoretical and practical modules, was delivered during a Digital Storytelling (DST) course. Specifically, our main aim was to investigate possible relationships between the personality openness dimension of teachers-in-training, the role of music in their personal life, and rewards they perceived associated with music. 818 teachers-in-training attending the DST class in an online specialisation course at the University of Foggia were enrolled. After their informed consent was obtained, they completed an online survey including three self-report questionnaires: The Big Five Inventory (BFI; John et al., 1991), The Brief Music Experience Questionnaire (Brief-MEQ; Werner et al., 2006 and the Barcelona Music Reward Questionnaire (BMRQ; Mas-Herrero et al., 2013). The research study was approved by the Institutional Review Board of the University of Foggia. In order to test the associations among the studied variables, correlations (Pearson’s r) and a CFA analysis were conducted using the SPSS software. Results showed that teachers who reported to positively use music daily (r = .67), especially enjoy in sharing music with other people, and teachers who reported to use music as a reward in terms of special connection with it (r = .64), also reported higher levels of openness (originality, curiosity, reflective thinking, imagination, invention, giving values to artistic and aesthetic experiences). Our results highlight the importance of including music in learning processes as a possible mediator able to enhance teachers and students’ socio-emotional and cognitive skills.
Primary School Mathematics Education Curricula in the United States and Latvia
Authors:   University of Latvia, Cirulis Astrida , Helmane Ineta ,   Concordia University Chicago
Published: June 2023

Mathematics and its related competencies are used consciously and unconsciously in many of life’s everyday activities regardless of the country or geographical location, policies, social, economic or political situations. The abstract language of mathematics is understood throughout the world but is learned in a variety of different types and levels of institutions of learning. An everchanging globalized world prioritizes the need for mathematics. Therefore, the mathematics taught in school should give an understanding of mathematics and the tools to use mathematics effectively in new situations. It is common today that many countries are re-evaluating and revising their education system’s standards for mathematics teaching, recognizing the changing needs of the work force and society. Within the framework of a project implemented at the Faculty of Pedagogy, Psychology and Art at the University of Latvia, one of the main priorities of which is to promote the exchange of academic staff and cooperation in training future teachers, it was possible to evaluate and compare mathematics curricula in both countries. The aim of this paper is to do a preliminary analysis of the content of the basic education curricula in Latvia and U.S., focusing specifically on geometry and measurement, and seek data about the impact of the Standards on learning. The study, using document analysis, reviews the competency-based approach taken in Latvia’s Skola2030 (School2030), and compares it to the Common Core State Standards, implemented in the U.S. A review of the similarities and differences in the content and sequencing is explored. Reviewing the mathematics content in both countries showed more similarities than differences in geometry and measurement. The study looked at not only the mathematical content of the standards but also the approach both countries’ standards take in developing students’ conceptual understanding of primary mathematics to promote mathematical literacy for all students.
Synchronous Online Learning for Solving Physical Problems in a Team: Challenges and Opportunities
Authors:   Vytautas Magnus University, Adomaitis Irmantas
Published: June 2023

Today’s challenges make us change and sometimes, for example, in critical situations, forcefully transfer studying to digital spaces. One of the main objectives raised by educators is ensuring effective, collaborative interaction between learners and teachers or groups of learners involved in the educational process (Verstegen et al., 2016). E-learning is not an exception, there interaction and collaboration are also very important (Stadler et al., 2019). This raises a key question: how to ensure that interaction and collaboration are upheld in distance learning? To find an answer to this question qualitative case study was chosen. The case study considers the interaction and collaboration in solving physics problems. The aim of the research – to find in what ways does coherence between the Collaborative Problem Solving construct and various interactions help the teacher to strive for effective education of students during synchronous learning. Results show that cognition and practical activities are inseparable, when solving problems and cooperating in virtual environments. In addition, solving life-related problems in a virtual environment is one of the most effective ways to empower students to act. The findings of this research can be beneficial to teachers of natural sciences when striving to enhance distance learning in crisis and other extreme situations. It can also be an incentive to change attitudes towards the limitations of distance learning.