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THROUGH THE METAPHORICAL LENS: UNDERSTANDING OTHERING OF LANGUAGE LECTURERS IN INDONESIAN HIGHER EDUCATION
Authors: Yusuf Yusri , Usman Jarjani , Yusuf Yunisrina Qismullah
Published: June 2023

This research attempted to delve into the Indonesian and English lecturers’ views on othering experiences through the metaphorical lens. The data collection employed interviews with ten lecturers teaching at two public universities in Aceh, Indonesia. The interviews were recorded and transcribed, and further analyzed using Johnson and Lakoff’s Conceptual Metaphor Theory (CMT) where a metaphor is referred to understanding and experiencing one kind of thing in terms of another thing. The results revealed that the lecturers expressed their feelings of being othered through 14 Acehnese metaphorical expressions. They are ‘awak dalam’, ‘awak droe’ ‘asoe lhôk’, ‘Cina saboh geudông’, and ‘ureung lhap darah’,‘kön ureung gulam budée’, ‘kön awak dalam’, ‘kön awak droe jih’, ‘kön syara Ma jih’, ‘gob mat aweuk’, ‘ureung di luwa pageu’, ‘jamok di luwa keuleumbu’, ‘awak gop’, and ‘awak blah déh laôt’. Those in power (i.e., the ‘us’) discriminated against some lecturers (i.e., the ‘them’) by not providing them equal opportunities in the institution, regardless of their quality and credentials. Othering that existed in the universities negatively affected their work enthusiasm, education quality, social justice, and equality. Consequently, othering must be eradicated so that the human resources recruitment and education in universities uphold the principles of transparency, equality, and accountability.
EXPLORING TEACHERS’ ABILITY IN DEVELOPING PISA-LIKE READING TASKS
Authors: Fadhillah Ajeng Meidina , Emilia Emi
Published: June 2023

This study is a part of a joint study, aiming to develop a teacher professional development program on training teachers to teach PISA-like reading. The bigger program focuses on a pedagogical intervention that incorporates PISA reading into English and Indonesian subjects based on Systemic Functional Linguistics Genre-Based Approach (SFL GBA) and has been reported in Emilia et al. (2022). Meanwhile, this study centred around the observation of English teachers’ ability to develop PISA-like reading tasks. The intervention is framed within PISA reading (OECD, 2019a,b), and SFL GBA (Halliday Matthiesen, 2014; Derewianka Jones, 2016; Emilia, 2011). The study employed a case study design. The findings show that teachers were able to develop PISA-like reading tasks, evidenced from the collected reading items that follow PISA 2018 cognitive processes and response format (OECD, 2019 a, b). Moreover, teachers’ responses from interviews were likewise positive, indicating their increased awareness of PISA and their ability to design similar reading tasks. It is recommended that the training be conducted in a variety of settings with a larger number of teachers for them to eventually assist Indonesian students in improving their reading literacy as suggested by PISA.
IMPLEMENTING PROJECT-BASED LEARNING FOR EFL STUDENTS’ WRITING ACHIEVEMENT AT TERTIARY LEVEL
Authors: Ilham Ilham
Published: June 2023

Writing is the process of recursively producing written work. This study aims to explore the effectiveness of project-based learning to elevate the students’ academic writing at the tertiary level and to know the students’ opinion of the implementation of project-based learning in teaching writing. A mixed method design is employed and it is conducted in twelve sessions. It involves thirty- eight students of the English Department of a private university in Mataram West Lombok, Indonesia who attend academic writing class in the academic year 2022-2023. Project-based learning through the Canva application is conducted in academic writing class. To collect the data, writing tests and interviews were used. The finding revealed that project-based learning is able to improve the students writing achievements, the students perceived project-based as interesting, challenging, motivating, enhancing their English, and increasing their creativity. Project-based enabled them to work together in groups and to think contextually about the problem given. To conclude, it is advisable for EFL teachers to implement project-based learning integrating ICT.
UTILIZING “WORDWALLS’ AS AN ASSESSMENT TOOL FOR INDONESIAN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Authors: Anisah Lina
Published: June 2023

The purpose of this research was to analyze students' perceptions of the use of interactive media Wordwall as an assessment tool at SMP Negeri 1 Kolaka. The design of this study used a study case design. The subjects in this study were students of class VIII G SMP Negeri 1 Kolaka, totaling 26 students in 2022. The collection technique used questionnaires and interviews. Questionnaires were given to determine students' perceptions and interviews were conducted to find out more in-depth answers so that researchers could describe and study optimally students' perceptions of the Wordwall application as an assessment tool. The results of this research indicate that 87,5% of students are interested in using the Wordwall application as an assessment tool. Easy use, attractive appearance, and varied questions make students want to use the Wordwall application as an assessment tool in the future.
THE SYNCHRONOUS AND ASYNCHRONOUS LEARNING AT ENGLISH DEPARTMENT OF UNIVERSITIES IN SOUTH KALIMANTAN: PRACTICES AND CHALLENGES
Authors: Hizriani Nani , Nor Hidayah , Saadillah Saadillah
Published: June 2023

The purposes of this research are to describe types, practices of Synchronous and Asynchronous learning and to explore the challenges faced by the lecturers at English Departments in South Kalimantan. The researchers employed mixed-methods sequential explanatory design which consist of two distinct phases, quantitative (numeric data) by using questionnaire followed by qualitative by using observation and interview in order to elaborate the results obtained from quantitative data. This research was undertaken in nine English Departments in South Kalimantan. The participants were 53 English lecturers who teach at those universities. The types of synchronous used by the lecturers were Text-based chat / Instant Messaging / Online Chat (WhatsApp), Web Conferencing / Virtual Classroom (Zoom and Google Meet), Whiteboards, Real-time and Non real time document sharing (Google documents). The asynchronous types were Email, WhatsApp Group, Google Classroom, YouTube Link, PDF Files, MS Words Files, Learning Management System (LMS)/e-learning. The lecturers used direct feedback, real time classroom interaction and communication during synchronous learning. On the other hand, they provided delayed feedback, practiced not real time classroom interaction and communication in asynchronous learning. They facilitated individual and group collaboration for both learnings. The lecturers faced a number of challenges in implementing Synchronous and Asynchronous learning such as Technological Problems / Internet Connection, Students’ Motivation, Classroom Management, Lack of technological supports, Students’ Participation, Interaction, Time Management, Feedback, Materials Development, Monitoring, Instructional Method, Flexibility, and Cost Effectiveness.
THE IMPLEMENTATION OF MIND MAPPING TECHNIQUE BY USING WEBLOG IN IMPROVING STUDENTS’ ISLAMIC WRITING: ACHIEVEMENT AND INSIGHT
Authors: Apriani Eka , Labiran Roni , Esmianti Farida , Syafryadin Syafryadin , Supardan Dadan
Published: June 2023

The goals of this study were to learn about students' perspectives on literature and blogs for teaching Islamic values to the millennial generation. This research was mixed-methods research. The subject of this study was the millennial generation at the Islamic State Institute Curup, especially students of the English Tadris Study Program. The instruments were questionnaires and interviews. This study included 30 students as participants. The findings of the poll reveal that most students have a favourable view of the use of the mind-mapping approach by utilising weblogs to improve Islamic writing. The implementation of the mind-mapping technique by using a weblog to improve Islamic writing makes students more active and interested in learning Islamic topics. Students also understand more about some Islamic topics that they read or upload to their web blogs. Students are interested in learning more about Islam by using this media. They read more topics about Islam and give their opinions about those in their Islamic literature web blog. It may be stated that a blog can be used as a form of social media and is effective and positive for teaching Islamic values to students.
THE MYTH OF METAPHOR SYMBOLS IN SPEECH I HAVE A DREAM
Authors: Zakaria Zakaria , Hasyim Muh , Tundreng Syarifuddin
Published: June 2023

The speech I Have A Dream is Martin Luther King's political speech, delivered in front of the Lincoln Memorial on August 28, 1963. In the text of speech there are several metaphorical symbols (language style) in conveying his message and protest attitude against the American legal and political system which is considered unfair. To fully understand the meaning and message of the speech, the research question is "What is the meaning of the mythical metaphorical symbol in Martin Luther King’s I Have A Dream?" In analyzing the metaphorical symbols in the speech, the researcher used Roland Barthes' semiotic approach and the research procedure used descriptive qualitative form. The results of this study found that the metaphorical symbols in I Have A Dream's speech used various syntactic patterns, namely: 1) using adjective word patterns such as symbolic shadow, beacon light, flames of withering, long night; 2) using noun patterns such as manacles, chains, island, ocean, languished, land, shameful, valley, hill, mountain, crooked place; 3) use a verb pattern as in the phrase to blow off steam, a rude awakening, returns to business
DEVELOPING CROSS CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING-BASED INDONESIA LANGUAGE MATERIAL FOR SOUTH KOREA FOREIGN SPEAKERS
Authors: Goziyah Goziyah , Ariyana Ariyana , Kamiri Kamiri , Purawinangun Ira Anisa , Sulaeman Agus , Saputra Nanda
Published: June 2023

The purpose of this study is to develop BIPA teaching materials based on cross-cultural and local wisdom in Banten Province. This research uses a model design for developing Indonesian language teaching materials for foreign speakers and combines existing models. The object being analyzed is the Borg and Gall’ model (1983), from the analyzed model, a modified model can be formulated. The research data are numerical data and verbal data (interview transcripts, analysis results of teaching materials, questionnaires, observations, and notes, comments, criticisms or suggestions from test subjects). The research data are numerical data and verbal data (interview transcripts, analysis results of teaching materials, questionnaires, observations, and notes, comments, criticisms or suggestions from test subjects). Given the data obtained in the form of numerical data and verbal data, the analysis was carried out in the form of quantitative analysis and qualitative analysis. The results of this study are in the form of beginner level cross-cultural based BIPA teaching materials using a contextual-communicative approach. In this case the culture used as a reference is the local culture of Banten considering that in Banten there are foreign nationals from South Korea. The results showed that the average expert trial score reached 86%, the practitioner trial score average reached 89%, and the field stage trial score averaged 87%. Therefore, this book can be categorized as very feasible to be applied.
STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS OF IMPLEMENTING PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING WITH BLENDED LEARNING IN EFL ACADEMIC READING
Authors: Ismail Hijril , Edi Edi
Published: June 2023

The study aimed at exploring students’ perception of implementing problem-based learning with blended learning in EFL academic reading. Quantitative and qualitative data were gained by applying a questionnaire and semi-structured interviews. The study occurred at the English Education Program at Muhammadiyah University of Mataram. The respondents involved in this research were thirty-four English foreign language (EFL) students who are joining an academic reading course. The result showed that students have positive perceptions of the use of problem-based learning with blended learning in teaching EFL academic reading. At the same time, the respondents found barriers preventing them from utilizing problem-based learning in teaching EFL academic reading such as requiring sufficient time to complete a topic or find out the solution to a problem, needing additional fees to buy internet quota, and needing prior knowledge in applying problem-based learning. Finally, the finding gained from two types of instruments recommended that PBL with blended learning can be applied in EFL academic reading.
THE FACTORS OF STUDENTS’ INVESTMENT IN LEARNING ENGLISH DURING ONLINE LEARNING AT ONE OF SMPN IN MUSI RAWAS
Authors: Anggraini Yenni , Eryansyah Eryansyah , Silvhiany Sary
Published: June 2023

Most of the students decided to invest in learning English was because of the perceived capital that provided them with benefits for their academics as well as their future careers. This study used a qualitative narrative inquiry by using interviews and documentation instruments. This study was included the interviewed with seven participants of ninth grader at one of SMPN in Musi Rawas. This study was aimed to investigate the factors affecting the students’ investment in learning English at one of SMPN in Musi Rawas invested in learning English during online learning. The students invested in learning English was because of From the interviews, the results of this study was indicated that: (1) the most dominant  factors affecting the ninth students invested in learning English was family support, the second dominant factor was better English achievement, and the last dominant factor was past experience. This study findings confirmed that the seven students had been put some efforts in their investment in learning English in order to acquire their goals in the present and also future. Then, they also wanted to improve their English language skill. Furthermore, this study may help the students understand about the importance of learning English in the present and also in the future.
AN ALTERNATIVE DIGITAL FEEDBACK THROUGH SCREENCAST: BLENDED LEARNING PRACTICES ON ACADEMIC WRITING
Authors: Zahro Syifa Khuriyatuz
Published: June 2023

Aiming at elucidating screencast use as alternative digital feedback in the academic writing class throughout blended learning, screencast was investigated in classroom action research with three cycles. The results discovered that screencast feedback was successfully implemented and evidenced to enhance students' writing skills. The success was proved by the higher number of students who passed the passing score as competent writers. Given screencast feedback, students found it was helpful, clear, and easy. Also, they felt an increased teacher-student interpersonal relation, improved teacher praise, and a conversation-like atmosphere during screencast feedback with an additional teacher’s visual presence. Several teachers’ reflections from each cycle were also discussed further. In short, screencast was implemented successfully in academic writing courses and was able to enhance students’ scientific article writing.
AUGMENTING EFL STUDENTS’ SPEAKING SKILLS THROUGH THE MYSTERY BOX GAME
Authors: Erdiana Nira , Mahmud Masrizal , Khaira Syarifah Nisa , Yusuf Yunisrina Qismullah
Published: June 2023

This study examined how employing the Mystery Box game affected tenth-grade students' speaking skills at a senior high school in Lhokseumawe, Aceh, Indonesia. It employed pre-experimental quantitative research. A number of 25 students from class X-3 were purposively chosen as the sample of this study. In collecting the data, the researchers used tests (pre-test and post-test) as the instrument, and the results were analyzed by using statistics. The results showed that the mean scores of the pre-test and post-test were 37.2 and 73.2, respectively. The mean score of the post-test was higher than the mean score of the pre-test, with the T-test value of 4,556, and the critical value in the t-table (0.05) of 1.711. This implies that the t-score is higher than the t-table (t- score = 4.534 t-table = 1.711), and thus the alternative hypothesis (Ha) of this research was accepted and the null hypothesis (Ho) was rejected. In conclusion, teaching English by using the Mystery Box game to improve these EFL students’ speaking skills succeeded. Consequently, the use of this game is among the alternative media to be used by English teachers in augmenting their students’ skills in speaking English. When students achieve the accuracy and mastery of speaking skills, at a later stage, it can help them move to the improvement of other language skills
The correlations among critical thinking skills, critical reading skills and reading comprehension
Authors: Hidayati Mawaddah , Inderawati Rita , Loeneto Bambang
Published: June 2023

Critical thinking skills, critical reading skills and reading comprehension were the most crucial life skills that should be mastered by the students, especially for university students. The objectives of this study were: (1) to find out whether or not there was a significant correlation among students critical thinking skills and reading comprehension, (2) to find out whether or not there was a significant correlation among critical reading skills and reading comprehension, and (3) to find out whether or not there was a significant correlation among the predictor variables (critical thinking skills and critical reading skills) and the criterion variable (reading comprehension) of English Education Study Program students of UIN Raden Fatah Palembang. In this study, 90 undergraduate English Education Study Program of UIN Raden Fatah Palembang in the academic year 2018/2019 in the fourth semester were chosen as a sample by means of purposive sampling. This study conducted correlational research design. The data were collected by using tests. Pearson Product Moment correlation and regression were used to analyzed the data. Based on the data collected and analyses applied in this study, the findings revealed that (1) there was a significant correlation among critical thinking skills and reading comprehension with r-value 0.810, (2) there was a significant correlation among critical reading skills and reading comprehension with r-value 0.844, (3) there was a significant correlation among predictor variables (critical thinking skills and critical reading skills) gave 71.3% contribution to criterion variable (reading comprehension).
Improving students’ ability to analyze discourse through the moodle-based blended learning method
Authors: Noermanzah Noermanzah , Suryadi Suryadi
Published: June 2023

The Covid-19 pandemic period requires online learning in Discourse Analysis Courses that are not bound by place and time by providing interactive activities and supported by complete teaching materials. The learning method is the Moodle-based Blended Learning method. This study aims to describe the results of increasing the ability to analyze discourse through the moodle-based blended learning method in the Master Program of Indonesia Language Education, University of Bengkulu. The research method used is a classroom action research method with the model of Kemmis, McTaggart, Nixon. Data collection techniques used are tests, observation, interviews, and documentation. The data analysis technique used qualitative data analysis and quantitative data analysis and the determination of the indicators for the success of the action. Test the validity of the data used triangulation of data sources and member check. The results showed an increase in activeness, motivation, independence, and student learning outcomes, especially in analyzing discourse after the application of the moodle-based blended learning method. Increasing active, motivated students and the emergence of independence through synchronous activities used Zoom Cloud Meeting and asynchronous activities through Moodle on the website https://elearning.unib.ac.id/ and assisted by Whatsapp. The increase was seen in learning outcomes in analyzing discourse, especially the ability to analyze the description, interpretation, and explanation of cycle 1 with an average value of 77.3 with the criteria B + increased in cycle 2 of 80.75 with criteria A-.
Five language style analysis of the host in the tonight show talk show: A sociolinguistics analysis
Authors: Muziatun Muziatun , Achmad Syarifuddin , Samidu Puspita Wulandari
Published: June 2023

This thesis presents the language style used by Jimmy Fallon in The Tonight Show talk show. The objective of this study is to investigate the types of language style used by Jimmy Fallon in his talk show based on Joos’s (1967) theory. This research applied descriptive qualitative method. The data of this research were taken from the talk show video and the video transcript. The main theory which was used in this research was taken from Five O’clock book by Martin Joss (1976) and the book of An Introduction to Sociolinguistics by Janet Holmes (1992). The result of this research showed that the researcher has found 29 conversations that contain types of the language style based on Joos’s (1967) theory. As the result, it finds consultative style with 11 data and casual style with 18 data, which casual style becomes dominantly used.
Lecturers' attitude toward and anxiety in writing English academic papers for international publications
Authors: Hartono Hartono , Arjanggi Ruseno
Published: June 2023

This study was aimed at investigating attitude and anxiety of Indonesian lecturers in writing English papers for international publications, together with the influence of gender and functional grades on them. It involved lecturers of a private university in Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia (n=62) who were attending a training on English academic writing especially designed to help them prepare manuscripts for international publications. Data were collected by questionnaires and analyzed using t-test and ANOVA. The study found that the attitude toward writing was positive. Three aspects of attitude namely behavioral, cognitive, and affective were all positive. The anxiety in writing English papers was found to be moderate and somatic anxiety was the type of anxiety the lecturers suffered the most. There was no difference on the attitude and level of anxiety across gender but there was a difference on the level of anxiety across functional grades. As attitude and anxiety predict the success of writing efforts, which may then affect the success of publication, the issue of attitude and anxiety needs to be addressed in the effort of increasing the productivity of Indonesian lecturers in making international publications.
EARLY CHILDHOOD LANGUAGE POLITENESS STRATEGY MODEL IN MULTIETHNIC COMMUNICATION
Authors: Wardhana Dian Eka Chandra , Noermanzah Noermanzah
Published: June 2023

The purpose of this study is to describe the strategy model of early childhood language politeness in multi-ethnic communication with different social rules in Bengkulu. The research method used was a cross-sectional study design, with a study of subjects of different ages. The research subjects referred to were children aged 2, 3, 4 and 5 years in Bengkulu. Data collection was carried out by participating and non-participating observations, accompanied by data recording using an electronic recording device and field note cards. Data analysis was performed using flow analysis techniques. The results show that the strategy model for early childhood language politeness in multi-ethnic communication in Bengkulu is using elaborate politeness acquisition model and children's language politeness acquisition model that takes into account social distance when speaking by stringing 3 words when greeting, introducing oneself, expressing respect, thanking. love, apologize, ask permission, ask for help, ask for things, command, and promise. The series of words are meant to reflect the character development of early childhood.
LEARNING MODULE DEVELOPMENT ON COMPILING EXPOSITION AND ARGUMENTATION TEXT USING PROJECT-BASED LEARNING
Authors: Wati Sakdiah , Syafryadin Syafryadin , Apriani Eka
Published: June 2023

This development research aims to develop and produce a learning module to compile an exposition text. Besides, this research and development also aim to describe the process of developing a material learning module, compiling an exposition text with a Project-Based Learning (PJBL) model for grade VIII SMP students, describing the feasibility of the module based on assessment and validation by media experts, material experts, linguists, and student trials. This research is included in the research category utilizing descriptive quantitative. The resulting quantitative data will be converted into qualitative data to describe the feasibility of the product being developed. The results of the research and development of the module show that the module developed is based on Tessmer's development with two main stages, namely the Preliminary stage which consists of the analysis and design stages, the Formative Evolution stage which consists of Self Evaluation, Prototyping, and Export Review. (Expert Test), One-To-One, Small Group, and Field Test. The validity of the learning module is seen based on the validation test, the results of the validation of media experts reach 75%, material experts 90%, and linguists 75% which can be categorized as valid. Based on product testing at the field test stage, the average score of students was 83.00 which could be categorized as good, while the results of the student response questionnaire obtained a score of 96% which could be categorized as very feasible. Based on the validation test, it can be concluded that the developed learning module can be used both in the student learning process independently and in the Indonesian language learning process, especially in the exposition text material of class VIII students in the class.
CHARACTER BUILDING IMPLANTED IN ENGLISH LESSONS AS PRESCRIBED IN 2013 CURRICULUM
Authors: Pratiwi Ira Audina , Mirizon Soni , Inderawati Rita
Published: June 2023

This study aimed at finding out the English teachers’ understanding of character building prescribed in 2013 Curriculum, the integration of character building in English teaching and learning, the reasons teachers apply certain character(s), and the challenges of the integration of character building in English teaching and learning. This is a qualitative study in a case study design. The participants were two English teachers of secondary school in Palembang. The data were collected through questionnaire, interview, observation, and documentation. The data of this study were analyzed qualitatively. The data obtained from the observations and interviews were analyzed through thematic analysis by identifying, classifying, arranging, and clarifying them. Data from documentation were read thoroughly and matched with criteria set. Data from questionnaire were classified based on the frequency of characters taught during classroom teaching. The results revealed that in understanding the character, the teachers were in the level of good and fair. It was found that there were 15 out of 18 characters taught, mostly in implicit manner; only 6 characters were explicitly mentioned in each lesson plan. The reason of applying the characters was due to the characters recommended matched with teaching materials taught. Teachers encountered challenges in determining the recommended character to teach and in managing students’ different characteristics
Aristotle's Early Treatises as a Clue to Interpreting of Plato’s Euthyphro
Authors: Soloviev Roman Sergeevich
Published: June 2023

In this article, the author seeks to reconsider the chronology of the dialogue «Euthyphro», which is usually considered to be Plato's earliest dialogue. Having shown the incongruity of the traditional early dating, the author, proceeding from the idea of the genre evolution of Plato's work, places the dialogue among the school ones, written against the background of the composition of Plato's «Laws». In order to corroborate the thesis, the author refers to the early works of Aristotle, who had a significant role in Plato's Academy. On the basis of the «Topics» and «Sophistic Refutations» it is shown how Aristotle reflected in his works the realities of school disputations, as well as work on certain problems reflected in the «Laws» and elaborated in school dialogues. The author substantiates the thesis that Aristotle's «Topics» and «Sophistic Refutations» reflect not the previous disputes of sophists, but the state of sophistic schools, contemporary to Aristotle. Taking into account the focus of Aristotle's early works on his and Plato's opponents, the Megarics, the author suggests that the aporetic character of school dialogues is a reflection of the Megarics' eristics. The direct parallels with the early works of Aristotle permit us to see in the dialogue «Euthyphro» an example of academic discussion of a certain theme of the «Laws» – the relationship between justice and piety, the author of which was one of the members of the Academy, who was inspired by Plato's «Theaetetus» and in some respects was in disagreement with his teacher.
Espectros do caos:
Authors: Silva Claudinei Aparecido de Freitas da
Published: June 2023

A exposição se debruça sobre uma questão cotidianamente recorrente em nossa cultura: a ideologia. Para tanto, faremos um recorte, à luz desse tema, da problemática convencionalmente denominada de irracionalismo tendo como um de seus vetores a crise sanitária provocada pela covid-19. Procuraremos mostrar, flagrantemente no tocante ao caso brasileiro, que o negacionismo da ciência, que encontrara álibi no charlatanismo medicinal, é só mais um espectro do irracionalismo. Tudo se passa como se o irracionalismo nada mais se impusesse como uma agenda programática ou, se quiser, como expressão máxima de certo discurso ideológico “de plantão” que, ao contrário do que se crê, não é tão irracional assim, mas que segue uma lógica insidiosamente difusa, muito bem orquestrada do ponto de vista ético-político, por mais que tal lógica se preste a um culto do caos.
Direitos Humanos em Miguel Reale, dimensões ou historicismo axiológico
Authors: Carvalho José Mauricio de
Published: June 2023

Neste trabalho examina-se a contribuição do historicismo axiológico de Miguel Reale para reestruturar a compreensão historicista dos direitos humanos, especialmente depois da síntese dessa tese por Karel Vasak. Procurou-se mostrar que a tese de Vasak encontra no clássico livro do filósofo espanhol Ortega y Gasset: A Rebelião das Massas uma formulação preliminar. Trata-se de assunto relevante porque depois do documento publicado pela ONU houve um crescente interesse internacional pelo tema porque representou efetiva valorização e proteção da dignidade humana. O documento da ONU teve notável impacto internacional porque, ao ser escrito, tinha por pano de fundo o extermínio, pelos nazistas, de 6 milhões de judeus e outras atrocidades cometidas na Segunda Grande Guerra. Esse fato indicou a urgência e relevância de um documento internacional que consolidasse o valor insuprimível e inalienável da dignidade de todos os indivíduos humanos. O que mostramos nesse artigo é como as teses de Miguel Reale ratificam as ideias do documento da ONU e como lhe fornecem elementos de sustentação em meio às dificuldades de aplicação. No desenvolvimento do artigo foi utilizado o método analítico para estruturar as justificativas de Miguel Reale sobre a dignidade humana. Será empregado igualmente o método histórico, acompanhando Reale, para explicar que valores reconhecidos no tempo foram considerados como definitivos.
Sistematização da interconsulta psicológica no hospital geral: experiência em Maternidade-Escola de alta complexidade
Authors: Gomes Karen Hellen da Silva , Barbosa Valéria Raquel Alcantara
Published: June 2023

Objetivo: Apresentar a sistematização de práticas psicológicas na modalidade interconsulta no processo de no cuidado gravídico-puerperal de mulheres internadas em situação de alto risco. Relato de experiência: As intervenções foram empreendidas em Maternidade-Escola pública de alta complexidade, referência em alto risco, na capital do Piauí, de dezembro de 2022 a fevereiro de 2023. Efetuou-se nos plantões: recebimento da solicitação de interconsulta; leitura do prontuário da paciente; atendimento psicológico a paciente e acompanhante; discussão de caso clínico; registro psicológico em prontuário multiprofissional; elaboração de documento psicológico e registro de notificação compulsória; guarda de documento escrito produzido e da notificação de violência interpessoal/autoprovocada; registro dos procedimentos realizados no livro de plantão. Propõe-se um Procedimento Operacional Padrão de sistematização da interconsulta psicológica no Hospital-Maternidade. Considerações finais: A sistematização da interconsulta psicológica favorece o aperfeiçoamento da assistência hospitalar; garante cuidado holístico, exaltação do diálogo e do trabalho articulado em equipe multiprofissional de saúde; concorre com a qualificação de práticas psicológicas baseadas em evidências; impulsiona robustez ao cuidado psicológico perinatal, sob a égide da promoção da segurança da paciente, humanização e integralidade.
Intraoperative use of ultra-low-field, portable magnetic resonance imaging – first report
Authors: Altaf Ahmed , Baqai Muhammad Waqas Saeed , Urooj Faiza , Alam Muhammad Sami , Aziz Hafiza Fatima , Mubarak Fatima , Knopp Edmond , Siddiqui Khan , Enam Syed Ather
Published: June 2023

Background:

Intraoperative use of portable magnetic resonance imaging (pMRI) has become a valuable tool in a surgeon’s arsenal since its inception. It allows intraoperative localization of tumor extent and identification of residual disease, hence maximizing tumor resection. Its utility has been widespread in high-income countries for the past 20 years, but in lower-middle-income countries (LMIC), it is still not widely available due to several reasons, including cost constraints. The use of intraoperative pMRI may be a cost-effective and efficient substitute for conventional MRI machines. The authors present a case where a pMRI device was used intraoperatively in an LMIC setting.

Case Description:

The authors performed a microscopic transsphenoidal resection of a sellar lesion with intraoperative imaging using the pMRI system on a 45-year-old man with a nonfunctioning pituitary macroadenoma. Without the need for an MRI suite or other MRI-compatible equipment, the scan was conducted within the confinements of a standard operating room. Low-field MRI showed some residual disease and postsurgical changes, comparable to postoperative high-field MRI.

Conclusion:

To the best of our knowledge, our report provides the first documented successful intraoperative transsphenoidal resection of a pituitary adenoma using an ultra-low-field pMRI device. The device can potentially enhance neurosurgical capacity in resource-constrained settings and improve patient outcomes in developing country.
Pituicytoma: A rare tumor of the sella. A case report and review of literature for diagnosis and management
Authors: Zaki Umaima , Shakeel Areesha Syeda , Rauf Yaseen , Raza Muhammad
Published: June 2023

Background:

Pituicytomas are rare tumors of the pituitary gland derived from the ependymal cells and line the pituitary stalk and posterior lobe. These tumors are located in the vulnerable regions of the brain: Either in the sellar or suprasellar area. The location marks the difference in the clinical features of the tumor. Here, we report a case of histopathologically diagnosed pituicytoma of the sellar region. Literature is also reviewed and discussed to gain a better understanding of this rare disease.

Case Description:

A 24-year-old female presented to the outpatient department with complaints of headache, diplopia, dizziness, and decreased vision in the right eye for 6 months. Computed tomography scan brain without contrast showed a well-defined hyperdense lesion in the sella without associated bony erosion. Her magnetic resonance imaging showed well defined rounded lesion in the pituitary fossa which was isointense on T1-weighted image and hyperintense on T2-weighted images. A presumptive diagnosis of pituitary adenoma was made. She underwent endoscopic endonasal transsphenoidal resection of pituitary mass. Intraoperatively, normal pituitary gland was visualized and there was a grayish-green-colored, jelly like tumor which was pulled gently. On 9th postoperative day, she presented with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) rhinorrhea. She underwent endoscopic CSF leak repair. Her histopathology was concluded to be Pituicytoma.

Conclusion:

Pituicytoma is an uncommon diagnosis. The surgical aim is to completely excise the tumor which results in complete cure, but incomplete resection may be performed due to high vascularity of this tumor. In case of incomplete excision, recurrence is common and adjuvant radiotherapy may be administered.
A case series of gyrus rectus arteriovenous malformation: Clinical characteristics, angioarchitecture, microsurgical treatment, and outcome
Authors: Daily Sadik K. , Ismail Mustafa , Abdulmajeed Alzahraa A. , Aynona Ameer M. , Delawan Maliya , Algabri Mostafa H. , Hoz Samer S.
Published: June 2023

Background:

Gyrus rectus arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is one of the intricate pathologies that can lead to gyrus rectus hematoma. However, there is a paucity of research on this topic. This case series aims to delineate the characteristics of gyrus rectus AVMs, their outcomes, and treatment strategies.

Methods:

We enrolled five cases of gyrus rectus AVM that presented to the Neurosurgery Teaching Hospital in Baghdad, Iraq. Patients with the presence of gyrus rectus AVM were analyzed according to the demographic data, clinical status, radiological imaging, and outcome.

Results:

Of the total cases enrolled, all five cases were ruptured at the presentation. Most of the AVMs had arterial feeders from the anterior cerebral artery (80%) and superficial venous drainage through the anterior third of the superior sagittal sinus occurred in four cases (80%). Two of the cases were classified as Spetzler-Martin grade 1 AVMs, two were grade 2, and one was grade 3. With regard to the modified Rankin Score (mRS), four of them had a score of 0 after observation for 30, 18, 26, and 12 months, respectively, while one patient had an mRS score of 1 after 28 months of observation. All five cases presented with seizure and were all treated by surgical resection.

Conclusion:

To the best of our knowledge, this is the second report documenting the features of gyrus rectus AVMs and the first one from Iraq. Further, research into gyrus rectus AVMs is required to help better characterize and enhance our knowledge on the outcomes of such lesions.
TO THE PROBLEM OF SELF-REGULATED LEARNING IN CONDITIONS OF UNCERTAINTY
Authors: Voloshyna-Narozhna Viktoriia
Published: June 2023

The article presents a theoretical study of the problem of applying approaches of self-regulated learning in conditions of uncertainty. Self-regulated learning is a set of skills and strategies that allow learners to manage their learning process, including their thoughts, emotions, and behavior. The use of self-regulated learning practices is emphasized, as these can be particularly useful for students in situations of uncertainty and allow them to take control of their learning as well as to cope more effectively with difficult situations and achieve learning goals. Basically, the use of metacognitive and self-regulatory strategies in the educational process is an important factor in predicting successful learning outcomes in conditions of uncertainty. The analysis of the literature showed that the issue of effective organization of training and independent work of students is not only to form subject knowledge in the learning process but also to teach the ability to learn. To promote self-regulated learning in conditions of uncertainty, pedagogues can provide clear and consistent expectations and feedback on students' progress, encourage students to set their own learning goals and to reflect on their progress towards achieving them, teach students strategies for managing their emotions, provide opportunities for peer feedback, help students to identify their strengths and weaknesses and to develop strategies for addressing areas where they need to improve. By promoting self-regulated learning in these ways, teachers can help students to cope with uncertainty, and to become more effective and confident learners. The perspective of further research is in the analysis and development of a comprehensive study of approaches, principles, methods, techniques, means, and models of the formation of self-regulated learning skills in conditions of uncertainty.
Local Traffic Safety Analyzer – Improved Road Safety and Optimized Signal Control for Future Urban Intersections
Authors: Jannik Eggers Kim , Oertel Robert , Hesse Martin
Published: June 2023

Improving road safety and optimizing the traffic flow – these are major challenges at urban intersections. In particular, strengthening the needs of vulnerable road users (VRUs) such as pedestrians, cyclists and e-scooter drivers is becoming increasingly important, combined with support for automated and connected driving. In the LTSA project, a new system is being developed and implemented exactly for this purpose. The LTSA is an intelligent infrastructure system that records the movements of all road users in the vicinity of an intersection using a combination of several locally installed sensors e.g. video, radar, lidar. AI-based software processes the detected data, interprets the movement patterns of road users and continuously analyzes the current traffic situation (digital twin). Potentially dangerous situations are identified, e.g. right turning vehicles and simultaneously crossing VRUs, and warning messages can be sent to connected road users via vehicle-to-infrastructure communication (V2X). Automated vehicles can thus adapt their driving maneuvers. In addition, the collected data is applied to improve traffic light control depending on the current traffic situation, especially for VRUs. This abstract describes the LTSA system and its implementation in the German city of Potsdam. The current project state is presented and an outlook on next steps is given.
Shared Autonomous Vehicles Implementation for a Disrupted Public Transport Network
Authors: Jaber Sara , Mahdavi Hassan , Bhouri Neila
Published: June 2023

The paper proposes the management of bus disruption (e.g. fleet failure) and maintain a resilient transportation system through a synergy between shared autonomous vehicles and the existing public transport system based on the organizational structure and demand characteristics. The methodology is applied to the region of Rennes (France) and its surroundings.
Effectiveness development and evaluation of the endowment funds’ investment activities of Russian universities
Authors: Voyko D. V. , Voyko A. V.
Published: June 2023

The article reveals the endowment funds’ formation issues of universities both in Russia and abroad, and compares their quantitative indicators. The review of publications by various scientists on the formation and use of endowment funds given in the article allows us to assess the importance of this type of endowment capital and to clarify their role in the universities’ activities. The article also pays attention to the sources of replenishment and spending directions of endowment funds of Russian universities in comparison with foreign universities. The paper presents a modern practices description of using endowment capital, the authors indicate the changes that have occurred in this way in the practice of Russian universities. As a problem, the authors of the article consider approaches to assessing the use effectiveness of endowment funds. In particular, the article calculates the endowment funds’ effectiveness of Russian universities using the Hansmann model. The result of the calculations showed the endowment funds’ effectiveness of the universities selected for the study, but, at the same time pointed out at difficulties in selecting the information necessary for calculations and serious differences in approaches to the endowment capital use of the universities themselves.
A model for making investment decisions contributing to the heating supply companies’ development, taking into account the restrictions arising in the applying tariffs conditions with the “alternative boiler house” method
Authors: Malkova T. B. , Verstina N. G. , Gamm M. V.
Published: June 2023

The study presents a model for making investment decisions that contribute to the development of heating supply companies (hereinafter referred to as HSC), taking into account the restrictions that arise in the conditions of applying tariffs using the “alternative boiler house” method. The study presents a generalized procedure for determining investment projects for the development of heating supply systems, considering the interests of participants in the heat supply of the territory, a curiosity assessment of the main participants in the heat supply of the territory. The weight of the criteria obtained as a result of the analysis is further used in the decision-making model. The simplex method was used as the basis for the implementation of the author’s model of investment decision-making. The simplex method is one of the methods for solving linear programming problems. An algorithm for optimizing the development function of the heating supply system by the simplex method and the index of the development of HSC in the conditions of applying tariffs using the “alternative boiler hous” method is proposed. The study presents a financing plan for a real project for the construction of a new boiler house.
On the comparative assessment of the investments’ economic efficiency in production capital
Authors: Serov V. M. , Tikhonov Yu. P.
Published: June 2023

The article notes that in the current methodological document approved by government bodies on determining the investment projects effectiveness there are no recommendations for a comparative assessment of the economic efficiency of decisions made in the process of investment and construction activities, and at the same time their necessity is shown. The authors’ approaches to solving this problem are substantiated and presented. It is proposed to use income and property approaches in determining the economic efficiency of investment projects for the creation of new enterprises, industries, reconstruction and technical re-equipment of existing ones. The proposed methods and indicators are presented, which make it possible to give a comparative assessment of both investment projects as a whole and individual decisions on the choice of production technologies, technological and other equipment, design and construction solutions for buildings and structures.
The effectiveness evaluation of interdepartmental cooperation in the long-term care services provision for elderly and disabled citizens
Authors: Titor S. E.
Published: June 2023

The effective provision of social services for long-term care of elderly citizens and the disabled requires the interaction of many structures, including the nongovernmental sector. The organization of interdepartmental interaction contributes to the work efficiency of these structures. The study analyzes the experience of interdepartmental interaction in the provision of long-term care for the elderly and disabled, the paper shows the best regional practices of such interaction. For the purposes of the study, an array of regional legislation on the care of the elderly and disabled, including interdepartmental interaction, was analyzed. The study revealed that there are original models of such interaction in the regions. The analysis results made it possible to formulate proposals for improving legislation on the regulation of interdepartmental interaction. This positive experience can be translated both for use in other regions and at the federal level.