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How to improve reading comprehension: Mapping critical areas for pedagogical interventions
Authors: Antić Slobodanka , Stevanović Jelena
Published: December 2024

Literacy, in contemporary understanding, is a situational, complex competency embedded in various social practices. It is therefore conceptualized as a multidimensional literacy encompassing numerous dimensions-linguistic, mathematical, scientific, political, economic, media, and others. However, the development of multiple literacies is achievable only through the advancement of linguistic literacy, which serves as both a mediator and a moderator for all other forms of literacy. The most extensively researched aspect of linguistic literacy is reading comprehension, which underpins all meaningful learning. The aim of this paper is to present, describe, and analyze the critical components that must be included in educational interventions focused on developing reading comprehension. When the criterion of focus is applied, empirical findings, support programs, and practical efforts to foster reading comprehension cluster around several key factors: modification of the text itself from which reading and learning occur; support for developing students' cognitive competencies associated with reading; support for students' personal and affective competencies; and effective reading activities within teaching, instructional situations, and teaching/learning methods. Each of these aspects of effective pedagogical intervention is described, analyzed, and exemplified in this paper, with the conclusion that a synergistic approach is the most efficient way to develop literacy among children and youth.
Redžep-Rečko Međedović as an interpreter of the vocal-instrumental practice of Pazar song
Authors: Ranković Sanja , Ranisavljević Zdravko
Published: December 2024

Redžep-Rečko Međedović is the best known performer of "Pazar song" an element of the traditional musical heritage in Novi Pazar. Starting from the seventies of the 20th century till today, Međedović has been performing Pazar and other songs accompanied by a stringed instrument - the đumbuš/banjo at weddings, dance parties and other gatherings, and enjoys huge popularity in the local community. For the purposes of this paper, field research was conducted several times in Novi Pazar, from 2011 till today, when valuable ethnographic data were collected and invaluable musical material was recorded. Međedović's interpretations and testimonies helped to define the characteristics of the Pazar song, as a subgenre of urban music in Serbia, that is, to better understand the semantics of its current practice.
A cross sectional study on community understanding of battery waste impact in Vojvodina
Authors: Čugalj Jovana , Vujić Bogdana , Batinic Bojan
Published: December 2024

The issue of waste batteries as a specific type of waste poses a major challenge to the environment, mainly due to improper disposal practices among the local population. The aim of this study is to explore the local population's awareness of the environmental impact of waste batteries, which are often discarded with regular waste instead of being disposed of properly. Although 67 % of respondents express concern about the ecological consequences, 69.63 % of respondents still dispose of used batteries improperly and only 32 % feel sufficiently informed about the environmental risks. The findings highlight the urgent need for targeted education initiatives to raise public awareness of proper disposal methods and the harmful effects of poor waste management on environmental health. The study also highlights the importance of promoting rechargeable batteries and developing accessible collection points to encourage proper disposal. Collaboration with local authorities and alignment with EU regulations are essential for the introduction of sustainable waste management practices.
Tasarımda Kullanıcı Kavramını Latour’un Kara Kutusu Üzerinden Okumak
Authors: Acırlı Zeynep , Kandemir Ozge , Kandemir Celal Murat
Published: December 2024

Tasarım-kullanıcı etkileşimi her bir bireyin sahip olduğu özellikler ve davranış kalıpları ile şekil almaktadır. Bu noktada tasarımcının kullanıcı ile karşılaşma deneyimi aktif, akışkan ve belirsiz bir nitelik taşımaktadır. Oysaki tasarımcıların kullanıcılara yönelik bilinçaltı karar verme süreçleri rutinleşen bilgileri ortaya çıkartmaktadır. Tasarımcılar için şeffaf ve anlaşılır bir nitelik taşıması gereken kullanıcı kavramının, tasarımdaki vurgusu arttıkça opaklaşmaktadır. Ele alınan çalışmada kullanıcı bilgisi Latour’un ortaya koyduğu kara kutulama kavramı üzerinden değerlendirilmektedir. Kara kutulama “sorgulamadan bel bağlanılan, bir kutu içerisine yerleştirilerek karartılan, değişmez hale gelen” bilgileri ifade etmektedir. Ele alınan çalışmada kullanıcı, kullanılabilirlik, kullanıcı odaklı tasarım, kullanıcı deneyimi ve yalın kullanıcı deneyimi kavramları irdelenmiş, kavramların birbiri ile ilişkileri ortaya konulmuştur. Açığa çıkarılan veriler ile kullanıcı kavramının, konulduğu kara kutuda nefes alabileceği açıklıklar yaratılabileceği düşünülmektedir.
Research on intelligent vibration damping base of washing machine based on a stiffness-variable magnetorheological elastomer
Authors: Li Zihan , Yin Weifang , Li Zefeng
Published: December 2024

Traditional washing machine vibration-damping bases have a fixed stiffness, which can lead to structural resonance when the motor’s excitation frequency aligns with the machine’s inherent vibration frequency during the washing and spinning processes. This not only amplifies the noise caused by vibrations but also accelerates the wear and tear of the internal components. In this study, a pioneering approach has been introduced, developing an intelligent vibration-damping base for drum washing machines based on the dynamics of a mass-spring-damped single-degree-of-freedom system. This innovative base is designed with variable stiffness magnetorheological elastomer, utilizing the dynamics of the mass-spring-damped system to adaptively counteract vibrations. A vibration transmission rate curve specific to drum washing machines has been derived, and an intelligent control strategy for the drum washing machine’s vibration-damping base has been proposed. Dynamic testing of the drum washing machine’s vibration-damping base was conducted to verify the effectiveness of the intelligent damping base. The intelligent damping base addresses the unavoidable low-frequency resonance issues of traditional passive damping bases in washing machines and overcomes the drawback that the performance parameters of traditional passive isolation structures cannot be changed once set, providing a new direction for the damping of household appliances.
Evaluating Meteorological Drought and its Impacts on Vegetation Cover and Surface Water in the Headwater of Little Zab River Basin
Authors: Al-Kakey Omeed , Dunger Volkmar , Al-Mukhtar Mustafa , Gaznayee Heman Abdulkhaleq
Published: December 2024

Integrating information on drought incidents into planning and analysis processes can assist land, water, and urban managers to prepare more effectively for water-related hazards. This study aims to assess the spatiotemporal characteristics of drought upstream of the Little Zab River Basin from 2004 to 2018 by integrating satellite-derived data and meteorological indices to address the limitations of gauge measurements. The Coefficient of Variation (CV) was used to analyze precipitation inconsistency on an annual timescale. The Reconnaissance Drought Index (RDI), the second Modified Soil-Adjusted Vegetation Index (MSAVI2), and the Normalized Difference Water Index (NDWI) were adopted as meteorological, agricultural, and hydrological drought indices, respectively. Additionally, the Pearson Correlation Coefficient (PCC) was applied to comprehend the relationship between the implemented variables. Findings exhibited moderate (22.4%–28.5%) CV values in the annual precipitation data. RDIst results identified a significant extreme-to-severe drought event during the hydrological year 2007–2008, persisting with lower intensities into 2008–2009 across most observatories. The NDWI values displayed that the surface area of Dukan Reservoir reached its minimum extents of 133 km2 and 123 km2 in 2008 and 2009, respectively. Although mean MSAVI2 values competently detected the 2008 and 2009 drought incidents, those precipitation deficiencies later harmed the vegetation cover in 2010. There was a significant positive correlation between precipitation, RDIst, NDWI, and mean MSAVI2 values.  the study concludes that meteorological drought in the research region instantly leads to hydrological drought, resulting in agricultural drought with a one-year lag.
Schrödinger’s Judges
Authors: Stambulski Michał
Published: December 2024

What happens when judges are both legitimate and illegitimate at the same time? In post-2023 Poland, tension arises between ‘old judges’ (pre-2018), accusing ‘neo-judges’ of ethical compromise, and the new government, which aims to maintain judicial continuity. As a result, neo-judges find themselves in a state akin to Schrödinger's cat, their legitimacy simultaneously affirmed and denied. This paradox encapsulates the broader struggle over judicial authority and political influence in the country.
Deutschland, Israel und der IGH
Authors: von Stosch Valentin
Published: December 2024

Das Verfahren zwischen Südafrika und Israel vor dem Internationalen Gerichtshof zählt vielleicht zu den bedeutendsten in der Geschichte des Gerichts. Bereits zehn Staaten sind dem Verfahren beigetreten oder haben ihren Beitritt beantragt. Deutschland kündigte seine Absicht zur Intervention bereits kurz nach der Klageeinreichung Südafrikas an, noch bevor es selbst in einen Rechtsstreit mit Nicaragua über die Unterstützung Israels verwickelt wurde. Eine politisch motivierte Intervention unter Art. 63 des IGH-Status würde sich jedoch dem Vorwurf der Doppelmoral aussetzen. Erweiterten Handlungsspielraum eröffnet dagegen eine Intervention unter Art. 62 des IGH-Status.
REDESCROBRINDO MOITA REDONDA
Authors: Bezerra de Sousa Márcia Maria , Bastos Alves Maria Lucia , Campos Brussio Josenildo
Published: December 2024

Discutir a produção artesanal de objetos de barro na comunidade de Moita Redonda, Cascavel-CE, sobre o olhar do fortalecimento da memória. O estudo analisa a participação da comunidade na economia criativa, impulsionada pelas transformações no turismo, e como essa nova perspectiva tem um papel relevante no diálogo entre os moradores e as atividades turísticas. A tradição do barro, representa não apenas uma prática de subsistência, mas também um elemento chave na construção de um novo turismo. Utilizou-se uma metodologia qualitativa, o estudo de caso como estratégia, as análises, baseadas na técnica de análise de conteúdo, resgatam a história geracional dos moradores por meio dos saberes e fazeres na produção de utensílios de barro. Os resultados mostram que a produção artesanal é fruto de processos de socialização e colaboração familiar e comunitária.
UMA REVISÃO SOBRE DIVERSIDADE E INCLUSÃO DE PESSOAS NO TURISMO
Authors: Zukunelli Assis , Mozzato Anelise Rebelato , Padilha Ana Claudia Machado
Published: December 2024

O turismo, uma das maiores indústrias globais, promove crescimento econômico, geração de empregos e investimentos em infraestrutura, influenciando em vários setores. Contudo, o setor enfrenta desafios como degradação ambiental, descaracterização cultural e exclusão social. Este estudo busca entender como práticas inclusivas e a diversidade podem apoiar o desenvolvimento sustentável no turismo, promovendo inclusão e acessibilidade. Por meio de uma revisão sistemática da literatura utilizando o protocolo PRISMA e análise de conteúdo, 16 artigos foram revisados. Os resultados destacam a importância da acessibilidade, políticas inclusivas e adaptação de infraestruturas. O estudo aponta a relevância da representatividade de grupos sub-representados e da inclusão de minorias em posições de liderança, especialmente no que se refere a gênero. Identificam-se também barreiras enfrentadas por pessoas com deficiência e a necessidade de capacitar profissionais para oferta de produtos mais inclusivos.
Información preliminar para mejorar el manejo del cultivo de rana toro a escala comercial en Sinaloa, México
Authors: Hernández López Carlos Humberto , Martínez Sánchez Heimy Franceline , Vázquez Olivares Alfredo Emmanuel , Noriega Urquídez David
Published: December 2024

En la acuicultura, el crecimiento es uno de los factores de mayor relevancia para lograr una mayor rentabilidad. Estimar el crecimiento es una estrategia que permite gestionar y optimizar los procesos productivos en la acuicultura moderna. En este artículo, el modelo de Ruíz-Velasco diseñado para organismos bajo condiciones de cultivo fue ajustado a los datos del crecimiento de rana toro (Lithobathes catesbeianus) cultivado en estanques de flujo continuo de agua aumentando la producción al doble de lo que maneja el productor. Para su análisis, se sembraron 1000 juveniles de rana toro de 1.7 ± 0.81 g en un tanque de 16 m2 bajo condiciones operativas comerciales. Las ranas se alimentaron dos veces al día al 5% de su biomasa estimada con una dieta para trucha por un periodo de 45 días. Se reporta la primera información detallada sobre algunos parámetros biológicos de crecimiento de rana toro bajo condiciones reales de cultivo a escala comercial en México. Se demuestra que el modelo de Ruíz-Velasco puede estimar el crecimiento de rana toro en condiciones comerciales de cultivo. Se ajustó la relación longitud-peso para determinar el tipo de crecimiento observado. Los resultados acerca del modelo ajustado en este estudio solo son aplicables para el intervalo 1.7 a 60 g de peso y representan un primer paso para disponer de datos e información y proponer programas de investigación para optimizar el cultivo de rana en México.
Generative AI and Essay Writing: Impacts of Automated Feedback on Revision Performance and Engagement
Authors: Chan Sumie , Lo Noble , Wong Alan
Published: December 2024

This study investigates the impact of feedback generated by large language models (LLMs) on improving the essay-writing skills of first-year university students in Hong Kong. Specifically, it examines how generative AI supports students in revising their essays, enhances engagement with writing tasks, and influences their emotional responses during the revision process. The study followed a randomized controlled trial design, with one group of students receiving AI-generated feedback on their essay drafts while a control group did not. A mixed-methods approach was used to evaluate the feedback's effectiveness, combining statistical analysis of essay grades with student surveys and interviews. Quantitative results demonstrated that students who received AI feedback achieved significant improvements in essay quality, while qualitative findings revealed higher levels of engagement, increased motivation, and mixed emotional responses to the feedback process. These findings highlight the potential of generative AI as a tool for enhancing essay revision performance and fostering student engagement in higher education. However, further research is needed to explore its long-term impacts and applicability across diverse educational contexts.
Investigating cognitive mechanisms underlying working memory manipulation across linguistic and non-linguistic domains of bilinguals
Authors: Puvacharoonkul Patdanai , Darasawang Pornapit , Phangwiwat Tanagrit , Wiwatphonthana Praewpiraya , Itthipuripat Sirawaj
Published: December 2024

Cognitive control is a mental construct thought to be important in most cognitive tasks, including second language learning. Its functions are believed by many scholars to be mainly domain-general, with some transferability across linguistic and non-linguistic domains. Our study aims to investigate to what extent the domain-generality claim of working memory (WM) between the visual and verbal domains is true in Thai adults aged 18-36 years old. Subjects maintain and manipulate contents in the computerized WM tasks in the verbal (English, Thai, and Mixed Thai-English) and visual (kaleidoscope) domains. We hypothesized that (1) there are correlations in the WM manipulation effect of behavioral performances within the verbal domain, and (2) there are correlations in the WM manipulation effect of behavioral performances between the verbal and visual domains. Behavioral results (hit rates and reaction times) indicate significant correlations among the WM manipulation effect among the three language tasks, but not between the language and the visual tasks. Implications include that cognitive training and improvement are possible, but only within the domain. The manipulation effect can be trained across different languages using linguistic tasks, but visual tasks may not produce the desired manipulation effect in the verbal tasks. Cognitive trainings that use both linguistics and non-linguistic tasks simultaneously to train the students’ WM are recommended to achieve the manipulation effect in the language domain.
The higher tactile sensitivity of the sole in athletes helps to increase the postural stability in difficult sensory conditions
Authors: Mel'nikov Andrey , Li Weitong , Shipunov Savely , Belickay Lubov , Andreeva Al'bina
Published: December 2024

The aim of the work is to investigate the relationship between the postural stability and the threshold of tactile sensitivity (TTS) of the sole of the feet in athletes of different specializations. The study involved athletes of different types (n=33) and non-training students (n=19).
Material and methods. The stability of the vertical pose was determined in standing on a stabiloplatform with open (EO) and closed (EC) eyes, as well as in a stance on a movable see-saw using stabilometry. The threshold of tactile sensitivity were determined using a set of Semmes-Weinstein nylon monofilaments (Fabrication Enterprises. USA) in a relaxed lying position.
Results. The average TTS of the right and left feet in athletes was lower (≈ -33.2%, p < 0.01) than in non-athletes. The area of oscillation (ELS) of the center of pressure of the feet in a conventional stance with EO and EC, as well as on a see-saw with EC movable in the sagittal plane, did not differ between groups. However, the TTS of the right foot was positively correlated in the general group with the ELS in standing on the see-saw with EC.
Conclusions. High tactile sensitivity does not have a positive effect on the regulation of posture in normal standing conditions, but it helps to increase postural stability in more difficult sensory conditions. In the practice of sports with high requirements for maintaining postural balance, it is necessary to pay attention to the condition of the skin of the foot, as an important sensory zone that ensures the regulation of balance.
Structuri alternante cu sau fără prepoziția de în limba română – o analiză sintactico-semantică și pragmatică
Authors:   Universitatea din București, Nedelcu Isabela ,   Institutul de Lingvistică al Academiei Române „Iorgu Iordan – Alexandru Rosetti”
Published: December 2024

The article examines from a semantic-syntactic and pragmatic point of view a series of
alternative structures with or without the preposition de in the verb, noun, adjective and adverb phrase (examples: Am aflatV (de) intenția ta ‘I’ve found of your intention’, noțiuneaN (de) iertare ‘notion of forgiving’, capabilADJ (de) a învăța ‘capable of learning’, indiferentADV (de) ce a făcut ‘irrespective of what he has done’). From a syntactic point of view, more often than not, the presence of the preposition de can change the syntactic position of the constituent it precedes. In the same line, de occurrence presupposes certain grammatical or semantic conditions of the matrix word (for example, only certain reflexive verbs enter combinations with the preposition de) or of the constituent it introduces (for example, [+human] feature of the complement of a plăcea ‘like’). There are cases when the preposition is optional, displaying a very weak syntactic subordinating role (as in structures with infinitive). From a pragmatic point of view, the structure with the preposition de shows a different role than that with no preposition. In the structure with the preposition de, the latter can mark the prominence of the constituent it introduces or the salience of the referent designated by the noun it precedes. Another function the preposition de displays is that of focalizing the intensity of the property expressed by the adjective (in the structure with the adverbial intensifier așa ‘so’).
Tinerețe fără bătrânețe și viață fără de moarte: o recontextualizare teatrală
Authors:   Arizona State University, Orlich Ileana Alexandra
Published: December 2024

The play Lexiconul amar proposes an oblique thematic connection between a well-known
tale and an innovative and stimulating staging that frames the strands of the mythical characters
and storyline. The alternative artistic vision of the play incorporates the separation of time and
space, of youth and old age, of grotesque female monsters and enchanting realms inhabited by fair
maidens, and of the dramatic dialogue and an elaborate linguistic register. The lexicon brings into
relief the story’s mystical content as well as the apprehension of an inner fantastic world that
parallels the real and the immediate seen as counterpoints to the tale. Skillfully interwoven, vision
and reality ballance against each other with undercutting irony that results in spontaneous stage
combustion enriched by Gothic paraphernalia, riddles, apparitions, the inadequacy of language to
express a deeper reality and abrupt switches to hypochritical current verbosity.
Ionuț Geană, Alexandru Nicolae (editori), Conferințele cursurilor de vară de limba română, cultură și civilizație românească ale Universității din București, ediția 2019, București, 2023, Editura Universității din București, 128 p., ISBN: 978-606-16-1439-4
Authors:   Universitatea din București, Răriș-Fierbințeanu Carmen
Published: December 2024

Volumul de față, editat de către Ionuț Geană și Alexandru Nicolae, cadre didactice la Facultatea de Litere a Universității din București, reunește cinci articole tematice care explorează aspecte din cadrul ediției 2019 a Cursurilor de vară de limba română, cultură și civilizație românească.
Despre sufixul -isim în limba română: sincronie și diacronie
Authors:   Institutul de Lingvistică „Iorgu Iordan – Alexandru Rosetti” al Academiei Române, Geană Ionuț ,   Universitatea din București
Published: December 2024

This article, which is part of a larger collective project on Romanian suffixation at the
Romanian Academy’s “Iorgu Iordan – Alexandru Rosetti” Institute of Linguistics under Blanca
Croitor’s coordination, puts forth a both diachronic, and synchronic presentation of the suffix -isim
(and its alternate/etymological spellings -issim, -isimo and -issimo) in Romanian. While at first it
was present in words loaned mostly from Italian (sometimes doubled by scholarly Latin loans), the
suffix -isim came to be affixed also to typical Romanian words. Its frequency and productivity
have never been too extended, as proved by the examples taken from the literature (mostly
dictionaries) and corpora (with examples taken with the use of RoTenTen21/Sketch Engine). In
terms of style and register, this suffix has always been used in specialised languages (e.g., music,
military, religion), with most recent uses also in (or imitating) slang, irony or sarcasm.
Prioritizing the retention of border zones in production forests: The projected benefits for Swedish broadleaf habitats
Authors: Eriksson Ljusk Ola , Lodin Isak , Felton Adam , Brukas Vilis , Nilsson Mats
Published: December 2024

Swedish forestry is characterized by relatively intensive silvicultural practices primarily focused on the rotational even-aged management of Norway spruce and Scots pine.  The diversification of these management practices, via the increased use of mixed forests and broadleaves, is a recommended means of promoting biodiversity conservation and reducing climate change-related risks. One complementary and underexplored pathway to diversifying production forest landscapes is to increase the ecological quality of retention patches at final felling. Recent studies indicate that border zones towards water, arable land and other land uses have a higher share of broadleaves and, together with other functions, should be prioritized for retention. This study investigates the benefits of prioritizing the retention of these ecological transition zones at final felling in a typical southern Swedish region, focusing on the amount of broadleaves retained. With input from a key regional actor in nature conservation (the County Administrative Board), two different retention scenarios were simulated: Retention patches representative of average stand conditions (AveCOND) and border zones (BORDER). The forest data, sourced from remote sensing, indicated that border zones towards open land and water had a higher volume share of broadleaves than the average found on productive forestland (> 1 m3/ha/year) in the study region. Simulating the development of the landscape over a 100-year period and prioritizing the retention of border zones increased the share of broadleaves over time. Since only a limited share of the total forest area is subject to retention, 8% in our study, the advantage of BORDER over AveCOND is not dramatic; BORDER yields 50 m3 broadleaves per ha compared to 47 m3 for AveCOND after 50 years and 47 compared to 43 after 100 years. In the study, retention patches and border zones were left with no management. Active management to promote broadleaf trees using targeted thinning regimes could add to the ecosystem's provision of border zones relative to no management. The economic outcome suggests that allocating retention to border zones could be advantageous compared with allocation to the harvesting site. However, this result hinges very much on what, in reality, is attained in the BORDER case. Another aspect refers to the unevenly distributed border zones among forest properties. Thus, retaining all border zones would require some landscape approach. We discuss various barriers and opportunities to implementing this retention strategy, for which our findings suggest multiple conservation benefits exist.
Development of examination software for the Faculty of Medicine
Authors:   The University of Georgia, Qiria Givi , Sulkhanishvili Sulkhan ,   The University of Georgia, Katsitadze Nikoloz ,   The University of Georgia
Published: December 2024

the article discusses in detail several problematic issues that occur in the Faculty of Medicine and their examination since they need a different, specific and properly equipped environment from all other faculty students to pass the exams. Because of that, a methodology adapted to students and appropriate software is needed. The article discusses in detail the ways to eliminate the mentioned problems and talks about the solutions that we offer to the Faculty of Medicine. The article also focuses on the methods of using software and hardware, their advantages and the effect that a new and well-functioning system will have on the students of the Faculty of Medicine. The article also shows the examples of the examination systems of medical universities from foreign countries, the similar approaches that have been tested in the world and that we are going to implement To make the exams as student-oriented as possible.
Impact of Technological Change on Level of Employment: A Case Study of Pakistan
Authors: Uzair Muhammad , Ullah Shafiq , Shakoor Fazal , Khan Khalfan , Ismail Muhammad , Hassan Sehran
Published: December 2024

This study uses time series data from 2000 to 2020 to evaluate the impact of Research and Development (R&D) expenditure on employment levels in Pakistan. Employing the Fully Modified Ordinary Least Squares (FMOLS) method, along with diagnostic tests like the Augmented Dickey[1]Fuller (ADF) and Phillips-Perron tests, the analysis confirms the stationarity of variables at the first difference and a stable long-run relationship among them. The FMOLS results indicate significant positive relationships between employment and variables such as GDP, total investment, exports, education, and R&D expenditure, with p-values below 0.05 for all coefficients. The Variance Inflation Factor (VIF) analysis showed that multicollinearity is not an issue, with centered VIF values for all variables below the threshold of 10 (e.g., R&D = 2.95, GDP = 1.78). The model's stability was also validated through CUSUM and CUSUM square tests. These findings highlight the pivotal role of R&D investment in addressing unemployment challenges, prompting recommendations for policies that foster technological advancements and public-private partnerships to enhance employment opportunities.
Şizofrenili Bireylerde Bireyselleştirilmiş İçgörü Eğitiminin Aktivite Performansı ve İçgörü Düzeyine Etkisinin İncelenmesi: Pilot Çalışma
Authors: Kaya Öztürk Leyla , Gürlek Sedanur , Sezer Kübra Şahadet
Published: December 2024

Amaç: Bu araştırmada, şizofrenili bireylerde Bireyselleştirilmiş İçgörü Eğitimi’nin (BİE), bireylerin içgörü düzeyi, aktivite performansı ve aktivitelerden duydukları memnuniyet düzeyine etkisinin incelenmesi amaçlandı.
Yöntemler: Çalışma, psikiyatri hekimi tarafından şizofreni tanısı almış 6 birey ile gerçekleştirildi. Tüm bireylere Bireyselleştirilmiş İçgörü Eğitimi (BİE) haftada 1 kez toplamda 16 seans boyunca uygulandı. Bireylere (3’ü kadın 3’ü erkek) eğitim öncesi ve sonrasında Sosyodemografik Bilgi Formu, Kanada Aktivite Performans Ölçeği (KAPÖ) ve İçgörünün Üç Bileşenini Değerlendirme Ölçeği (İÜBDÖ) uygulandı. Veriler gruplar arası değerlendirme yöntemlerinden Wilcoxon testi ile analiz edildi.
Bulgular: BİE sonucunda şizofrenili bireylerin içgörü düzeyinde (p=,027), aktivitelerdeki performans düzeyinde (p=,026; p=,027; p=,039) ve aktivitelerden duyulan memnuniyet düzeyinde (p=,026; p=,027; p=,042) istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bir değişikliğin olduğu görüldü. Ayrıca, BİE ile içgörü düzeyleri, aktivite performansları ve aktivitelerden duydukları memnuniyet düzeyleri önemli derecede iyileşti.
Sonuç: Bu araştırma, şizofrenili bireylerde içgörü gelişiminin, bireylerin günlük yaşam aktivitelerindeki performans ve bu performanstan duyulan memnuniyet seviyesinde artış oluşturabileceğine dair ön kanıtlar sunmaktadır. Ayrıca BİE’nin, klinik uygulamalarda profesyoneller için, uygulanabilir yöntemlerden biri olabileceğini düşünmekteyiz.
Evaluation of The Effect of Pre-Operative Informed Consent Form on Pre-Operative Anxiety
Authors: Zortul Sultan
Published: December 2024

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of a detailed pre-operative informed consent form on pre-operative anxiety.
Methods: The research was designed as a quasi-experimental study. The participants were 66 patients, aged 18-70, who were randomly selected based on their order of registration from those admitted to the General Surgery Service of Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine between March and June 2013. The same method was applied to patients staying in the same room: odd-numbered room numbers were assigned to Group 1, and even-numbered room numbers to Group 2. The standard informed consent form was read to Group 1 using a face-to-face interview technique, while the Beck Anxiety Scale was applied to Group 2 after they received a detailed informed consent form that included photographs of the surgical technique, procedures, and potential complications. Statistical significance was determined with Student’s t-test, Mann-Whitney U test, and Pearson’s chi-square test.
Results: The mean age of participants was 45.5±14.66 years, with 31 (47%) female and 35 (53%) male participants. It was found that 31.8% of the participants did not experience anxiety (n=24), 36.4% had mild anxiety (n=13), 19.7% had moderate anxiety (n=8), and 12.1% had severe anxiety. In Group 1, 15.2% (n=5) did not have anxiety, 36.4% (n=12) had mild anxiety, 36.4% (n=12) had moderate anxiety, and 12.1% (n=4) had severe anxiety. In Group 2, 48.5% (n=16) did not have anxiety, 36.4% (n=12) had mild anxiety, 3% (n=1) had moderate anxiety, and 12.1% (n=4) had severe anxiety. The difference between the two groups regarding the presence of anxiety was statistically significant (P = .04). Group 2 showed a lower anxiety level compared to Group 1. Furthermore, a positive correlation was found between lower education levels, presence of chronic disease, smoking, and higher anxiety levels.
Conclusion: The study results emphasize that providing a detailed informed consent form, which includes images of the surgical procedure, significantly reduced pre-operative anxiety levels in patients. Moreover, factors such as male gender, marital status, smoking, and the presence of chronic diseases were associated with higher anxiety levels prior to surgery.
PENGGUNAAN METODE AMTSAL SEBAGAI MEDIA PENDIDIKAN KARAKTER DALAM KELUARGA
Authors: Imam Agus Maulana  , Nasrulloh Nasrulloh
Published: December 2024

Keluarga menjadi fondasi utama dalam pendidikan karakter anak guna membentuk individu yang bermoral, tanggung jawab, dan berintegritas. Di tengah tantangan globalisasi dan perkembangan teknologi, metode amtsal yang menggunakan cerita atau perumpamaan menjadi salah satu pendekatan yang efektif dalam menanamkan nilai-nilai moral kepada anak. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif berbasis literatur untuk menganalisis relevansi dan keunggulan metode amtsal dalam pendidikan karakter anak. Pembahasan penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa metode amtsal memudahkan pemahaman konsep abstrak, membangun koneksi emosional, dan memotivasi tindakan positif terhadap anak. Meskipun demikian, penerapan metode amtsal menghadapi tantangan dalam penerapannya seperti keterbatasan pengetahuan orang tua, kurangnya waktu, dan pengaruh teknologi modern. Namun, metode amtsal menawarkan solusi dalam penerapannya seperti memperkuat pemahaman orang tua terhadap metode amtsal, pemanfaatan media digital, serta kolaborasi antara keluarga dan sekolah. Dengan pendekatan ini, metode amtsal tidak hanya membantu membentuk karakter anak. Akan tetapi memperkuat hubungan emosional dalam keluarga, menjadikannya strategi pendidikan karakter yang relevan di era modern.
THE IMPACT OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL INSTRUCTORS' CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT ABILITIES ON STUDENTS UNWANTED DISCIPLINARY BEHAVIOR
Authors: Liu Han  , Abbas Ali Dhakir , Bhaumik Amiya
Published: December 2024

Teachers who fail to adequately enforce classroom rules may be the cause of most classroom disruptions in schools. Primary school students' disciplinary actions are the focus of this study, which aims to examine the relationship between positive classroom management practices and these outcomes. In order to gather data for the research, more than 620 teachers from Antalya were interviewed. A statistical analysis was performed to ascertain the significance level of the regression coefficient. Teachers' administrative skills significantly correlated with students' adherence to rules and regulations. The results indicated a positive correlation between students' overall disciplinary behavior and the first, second, third, fourth, and sixth dimensions of classroom management, but a negative correlation with the fifth dimension. Research reveals a significant correlation between certain instructor competencies related to classroom management and students' ability to act disciplined in class.
INFERÊNCIAS SOBRE UMA POSSÍVEL REDUÇÃO NA DEMANDA DE PETRÓLEO NO MERCADO ATRAVÉS DA TEORIA FUNDAMENTADA EM DADOS
Authors: Barbosa Lima Leandro Jose , Borchardt Miriam
Published: December 2024

Esse estudo objetivou entender de que forma as empresas e economias do mundo poderiam se organizar no caso de uma possível redução na demanda por Petróleo e Gás. O estudo utilizou-se da Teoria Fundamentada em Dados (LGT) para realizar uma revisão da literatura. Através do estudo foi possível observar que o ciclo do Petróleo ainda vai durar muitas décadas, e que empresas que hoje atuam nessa área podem encontrar oportunidades para continuar participando do mercado de energia ao investirem em conhecimentos associados a Hidrogênio, Captura de Carbono e Energia Geotérmica, como exemplos, além de Empresas e Países que hoje detêm o controle da produção de Petróleo, ou que executam serviços nessa área, precisam se capitalizar para investir na mudança.
ABORDAGEM COM METODOLOGIA ÁGIL SCRUM APLICADA NO PROCESSO DE COMPRAS EM UMA START UP
Authors: Silva Igor Almeida Martins da , Morais Guaraci Lima de
Published: December 2024

Esta pesquisa analisa o processo de compras em uma startup, identificando os principais desafios e oportunidades para propor um novo fluxo que integre as atividades de compras com o desenvolvimento de novos produtos. A falta de um processo formalizado gera atrasos, sobrecarrega e sobrecarrega os gestores em todos os níveis estratégicos que impactam no progresso dos projetos. O objetivo é propor a implementação de metodologias ágeis, com o uso do software Notion e Kanban digital para organizar as etapas de compra, monitoramento e assim possibilitar uma maior visibilidade e controle das operações do departmento de compras. O proposto oferece maior eficiência operacional, reduzindo o tempo de ciclo das compras em até semanas, aumentando a transparência, fluxo e melhorando a comunicação entre as equipes. Espera-se que essa estrutura cumprida todos os requisitos, que ela promova uma gestão de compras mais eficaz e contribua para o sucesso dos projetos, fortalecendo a competitividade e autossutentabilidade da empresa.
The Prevention of Acute Diarrhea in the Elderly in Chachoengsao Province, Thailand
Authors: Joyrod Supranee , Waengnork Worraphol , Srimala Rapeepat
Published: December 2024

Acute diarrhea is a preventable and controllable disease, but it is the number one cause of illness among all surveillance infectious diseases in Thailand, especially among the elderly. Acute diarrhea is the number one disease requiring epidemiological surveillance in Chachoengsao Province. The occurrence of acute diarrhea in the elderly causes complications and has a higher chance of death than in other patients. This research aimed to study the factors related to preventing acute diarrhea in the elderly in Chachoengsao Province. This study was a cross-sectional study. The variables studied were knowledge about acute diarrhea, attitudes toward acute diarrhea prevention, perception of risk of having acute diarrhea, perception of the severity of acute diarrhea, perception of self-efficacy in acute diarrhea prevention, and prevention of acute diarrhea in the elderly. The sample consisted of 390 elderly people in Mueang District, Chachoengsao Province, selected by stratified random sampling. Data were collected using a questionnaire to elicit knowledge about acute diarrhea, attitudes toward acute diarrhea prevention, perception of risk of having acute diarrhea, perception of the severity of acute diarrhea, perception of self-efficacy in acute diarrhea prevention, and behaviors for acute diarrhea prevention. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation Coefficient. The results revealed a moderate relationship between self-efficacy, knowledge, perceived severity, attitudes, and the prevention of acute diarrhea in older adults (r=0.662, 0.645, 0.588, 0.543, p<0.01). The perception of risk was a very low negative related to the prevention of acute diarrhea in the elderly (r=0.269, p<0.01). Overall, the study found a positive association between the factors of interest and the prevention of acute diarrhea in the elderly, although some variables exhibited a negative relationship. Therefore, it is necessary to encourage the elderly and their family to be aware of the risk of acute diarrhea. Local government organizations, the Subdistrict Health Promoting Hospital, community organizations, and community leaders should participate in setting disease surveillance measures such as washing hands often, eating clean, cooked food, drinking clean water, and disposing of garbage properly, to prevent the spread of the disease.
VIOLÊNCIA OBSTÉTRICA: EDUCAÇÃO EM SAÚDE
Authors: Nascimento Raquel do , Oliveira Amanda de Cássia Costa de , Aragone Tatiana Mascarenhas Nasser , Vandunem Andrea dos Santos Albuquerque
Published: December 2024

Introdução: A violência obstétrica (VO), é uma violência praticada pelo profissional de saúde por meio de ações caracterizadas como os maus-tratos, condutas com desrespeito ou abuso que ocorrem em todas as etapas do parto, sendo elas o pré-natal, pré-parto, parto, puerpério e abortamento, atualmente reconhecida uma questão de saúde pública e a violação dos diretos humanos (Anunciação, 2018; Carvalho, Pedroga, Ribeiro e Assis, 2023). A violência obstétrica considerada um dos fatores de risco para a mortalidade materna e fetal, considerado uma questão de saúde pública. É notório a necessidade de discutir a violência obstétrica no parto, e a reflexão de meios para prevenir ou minimizar este tipo de agravo, percorrendo os princípios e diretrizes do Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS); e os direitos assegurados a mulher durante o parto. Diante do exposto neste estudo surgiu a seguinte pergunta de pesquisa: Como é caracterizada violência obstétrica durante o parto¿. Objetivo: Identificar os fatores que caracteriza a violência obstétrica na sala de parto. Metodologia: Esta pesquisa trata-se de uma pesquisa bibliográfica baseada em artigos e estudos previamente publicados, em revistas científicas indexadas na base de dados da Scientific Eletronic Library Online (SCIELO) e biblioteca virtual em Saúde (BVS). As buscas foram efetuadas por meio de dados disponíveis nos últimos 5 anos. Resultados e Discussão: Após a busca nas bases de dados foram selecionados artigos, relacionados os objetivos propostos no estudo. Os resultados foram categorizados em: violência da mulher durante o parto; “vivência obstétrica e raça/cor: violações do corpo negro” e “violência obstétrica sob a ótica do profissional de saúde”. Violência da mulher durante o parto, atualmente utilizam procedimentos obstétricos sem fundamentação científica. Conclusão: Os estudos reforçam a necessidade de capacitação profissional e a comunicação constante em ambas as partes, assim preconizando a educação em saúde e garantindo os seus direitos, para que o parto seja uma experiência única e repleta de prazeres para a mulher, a família e o concepto.
„von einen sprachen“ : Die Jandl-Übersetzungen von István Eörsi oder ein souveräner Umgang mit konkreter Poesie und „heruntergekommener Sprache“
Authors: Kurdi Imre
Published: December 2024

Hungarian poet, essayist, publicist, and translator István Eörsi (1931–2005) published his translations of Ernst Jandl’s poems in two separate volumes (in 1979 and 1995, respectively). The present study aims to identify the reasons for the keen and lasting interest of the homo politicus Eörsi in Jandl’s poetry, to reconstruct the translator’s idiosyncratic interpretation of Jandl, to analyze individual translations, and, finally, to raise the question of the translatability of Jandl’s poems written in „run-down language‟, with particular consideration of the traditional norms of poetry translation in Hungary, which are strictly and clearly committed to the ideal of adaptation.
Was frau häufig übersieht: die Männlichkeitshierarchie
Authors: Scheibl György
Published: December 2024

This paper presents a semasiological, descriptive analysis of the referential structuring of noun phrases (NP) with animate/human reference in German (DEU). It utilizes the methodological framework of morphological typology to compare the data through scalar parametrizations. My goal is to establish a hierarchy of referential masculinity based on the referential gender of potential reference objects of these NPs. I define nine principles for this hierarchy, which could theoretically organize over 6,000 types on a scale. I reduce this to 57 frequent and typical value combinations, which can be classified into 10 clusters. The scale also includes over 20 gendered forms, some of which are new. The controversial generic masculine serves as the benchmark for comparing their referential masculinity.
Deutsch in den pädagogischen Studienfächern an der Universität MATE Kaposvár Campus und ihren Vorinstitutionen
Authors: Szilvási-Bódis Zsuzsanna
Published: December 2024

The University in Kaposvár (formerly Csokonai Vitéz Mihály Pedagogical University, currently MATE Kaposvár Campus) has a long tradition in teacher training in Hungary. Although the name and structure of the institute have changed several times since its birth until today, the training of prospective kindergarten teachers and primary school teachers has remained constant. German teaching and language education for kindergarten teachers and primary school teachers who can carry out German-language activities in kindergartens or teach German in the lower grades of school, has undergone many changes over the decades. These changes were brought about by social demands and state regulations. This study presents the forms, objectives and changes in which German as a foreign language or as a focus in pedagogical trainings for our students has been and is currently being taught over the past few decades. For this purpose, the model curricula for the study subjects in the affected periods are analyzed. Where relevant, the relevant government regulations are also presented.
Udumbara (Ficus glomerata): A Mystical Drug for Revitalizing Women's Health
Authors: Ali Afreen Kousar , Kagga Rajani
Published: December 2024

Introduction: Udumbara, known as Ficus glomerata, has been revered for its medicinal and cultural significance since ancient times. Referenced in texts ranging from the Vedas to Ayurvedic classics, it is noted mainly for its Kashaya Rasa, Sheeta Guna and Sthambana properties. These attributes make it effective in managing various disorders, particularly those affecting women's health. Methods: A thorough review of classical Ayurvedic texts was conducted to gather information on the medicinal uses of Udumbara (Ficus glomerata) in Prasuti Tantra (Obstetrics) and Stree Roga (Gynecology). Data were categorized based on its properties, formulations, and therapeutic indications to validate its phytochemical and pharmacological properties and its application in Women’s health in various stages of Women’s life. Results: The review highlighted Udumbara as a versatile herb in Ayurveda, offering various benefits in Gynecology and Obstetrics and revealed that Udumbara has significant applications at all phases of a women’s life. The presence of phytochemicals was associated with these therapeutic effects, validated through both classical texts and recent pharmacological studies. Discussion: The study highlights the multifaceted applications of Udumbara across various stages of a woman's life, from Puberty to Menopause, emphasizing its role in promoting reproductive health and overall well-being. Its traditional use in Ayurvedic practices, particularly in procedures aimed at Pregnancy care and Postpartum recovery, Pubertal and Menopausal age which demonstrates its effectiveness in supporting physiological stability and healing. The outcomes align with classical Ayurvedic principles, suggesting its continued relevance and potential for integration into holistic health approaches. These findings pave the way for future research to further validate and expand its therapeutic applications. Conclusion: Udumbara stands as a cornerstone in Ayurvedic care for women’s health, addressing a wide range of conditions from Puberty to Menopause. With its deep-rooted cultural significance and proven therapeutic applications, it continues to be an invaluable resource in Prasuti Tantra and Stree Roga.