bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pengaruh Terapi Butterfly Hug Terhadap Tingkat Kecemasan Dalam Penyusunan Skripsi Pada Mahasiswa Keperawatan Universitas Awal Bros
Authors: Loren Julia Simanjuntak  , Utari Christya Wardhani  , Yulianti Wulandari
Published: September 2024

Students who always experience anxiety when writing their thesis often experience emotional mental disorders which can also be shown by symptoms of depression and anxiety. This research method uses pre-experiment, with a one group pre test - post test design approach without control group, with a sampling technique, namely purposive sampling. The data processed in this study used the paired T-Test. The results of the examination carried out before the butterfly hug therapy was given showed an average level of mild anxiety at a score of 47.30 and the results of the examination after being given butterfly hug therapy showed an average level of normal anxiety (not anxious) at a score of 31.90. Based on the characteristics of the respondents, the maximum age was 22 years. Bivariate results show that there is an influence of butterfly hug therapy on the level of anxiety in preparing theses among nursing students at Awal Bros University with an average difference before and after butterfly hug therapy of 15.4 with a P-Value of 0.000 (<0.05) . It was concluded that there was an influence of butterfly hug therapy on the level of anxiety in preparing theses among nursing students at Awal Bros University. It is hoped that these students will be able to apply butterfly hug therapy to reduce anxiety when preparing their thesis.
Modelling Enlightenment: reassembling intertextual networks through data-driven research (ModERN)
Authors: Nicolosi Dario Maria , Roe Glenn
Published: September 2024

The European Research Council's ModERN project (Modelling Enlightenment: reassembling networks of modernity through data-driven research) is a pioneering five-year research initiative. This programme seeks to redefine the conventional understanding of 18th-century literary history by employing advanced data-modelling and analysis techniques. By developing a comprehensive corpus of 18th-century French texts and leveraging a range of data-science methodologies such as text-reuse detection and network analysis, the project aims to uncover novel research avenues and provide fresh insights into early-modern French print culture and its intertextual dynamics.In this report, we discuss some theoretical points underlying our research; we explain the choices made in constructing our corpus and their implications; and we present some case studies to show the potential of our research and the most prudent methodologies to adopt.
A smart seal energizer from shape memory alloy
Authors:   Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Germany, Lehmann Anne Marie , Dobrinsky Anja , Franz Martin
Published: September 2024

Harsh operating conditions can strongly reduce the seal’s lifetime, potentially damaging people, and the environment. One solution to this challenge is the use of actuatable seals which are able to adapt to the operating conditions. The high operating displacement and comparably low tension force, combined with the freedom of design make a shape-memory-alloy (SMA) the perfect actuator for polymer seals. This work presents a proof of concept for a PTFE seal energized by a SMA wire. The wire is wrapped around the circumference of the seal and activated by means of induction. When the wire is activated, it constricts in length and increases the radial load of the seal. Due to the tunable radial load, the sealing function and friction properties can be tailored to the operating conditions in application.
Enabling more sustainable sealing solutions via multiscale friction modelling
Authors:   SKF Seals Global Research & Innovation, Shisode Meghshyam , Willems Ron , van der Vorst Bas , Sansalone Mickael
Published: September 2024

A reliable and accurate seal friction model is paramount in optimizing sealing products towards energy-efficient and sustainable sealing systems. In seals, depending on the contact conditions, boundary and mixed lubrication regimes are as prevalent as the full-film regime due to, for example, rougher contacting surfaces, lubricant starvation, low speed, severe contact pressure, temperature, etc. Although the research on full-film lubrication regime is well matured, a reliable predictive model for rubber dry friction, contributing to boundary and mixed lubrication regimes, is still lacking, therefore hindering the friction and wear models accuracy for sealing applications. In this work, a predictive analytical model to estimate temperature and speed dependent rubber dry friction is proposed. The model is inspired by a multiscale representation of a metallic counterface combined with a first-order analytical approximation of contact stresses and rubber deformation. The counterface is decomposed into different scales of roughness and the rubber dissipation energy is then determined on each scale. The transition between different scales is also modeled, which is important to correctly estimate the contribution from each scale. Subsequently, a cumulative frictional energy loss is estimated to predict the friction force. The resulting model is able to predict temperature and sliding speed dependent friction coefficient and shows a good correlation with in-house experiments. The proposed dry friction model can be combined with the lubricant viscous shearing friction model to predict the overall friction more reliably in the sealing contact, thereby accelerating the design of more sustainable and energy-efficient sealing solutions.
Influence of surface topography on stick slip effects an experimental and numerical study
Authors:   Hochschule Hannover, University of Applied Sciences and Arts Hannover, Wittmaack Martin , André Markus , Rakowski Sebastian , Schmitz Katharina
Published: September 2024

Lubricated sealing systems tend to have undesirable stick-slip-effects under certain service conditions. This paper presents a tribometer test to analyze the influence of the surface topography on the stick-slip effect. In this test, it is possible to provoke or avoid the stick-slip effect by rotating the surface structure by 90°. Corresponding numerical contact- and CFD simulations, based on the measured surface topography show clearly the influence of the surface structure on the flow in the lubrication gap. These numerical studies show the influence of the surface topography on the fluid dynamics in the lubrication gap of translational seals and enable a deeper understanding of the stick-slip mechanisms in lubricated sealing contacts.
Exploration of Countermeasures of Youth Volunteerism Integrating into Practical Teaching Reform of Civic and Political Science Courses in Colleges and Universities
Authors:   Foshan University，China, Zheng Miaozhu , Zhang Lei ,   Wuyi University，China
Published: September 2024

With the development of higher education, the integration of youth volunteer service into the practical teaching of Civics and Political Science courses in colleges and universities has become an important direction of teaching reform. This strategy significantly improves students' sense of social responsibility, and practical ability and effectively promotes the combination of theoretical knowledge and practical application by combining volunteering and Civic and Political education. This paper discusses the specific countermeasures for the integration of youth volunteering into the teaching of Civics and Political Science, including the construction of volunteering courses in conjunction with majors, the expansion of inter-school and social cooperation, the systematic training of volunteers, the establishment of an accurate assessment and dynamic incentive system, and the application of information technology. This process aims to ensure that educational activities can effectively cultivate future social builders with more innovative abilities and social responsibility.
A Study on the Cultivation of Professional Values of Chinese International Education Majors in Colleges and Universities
Authors:   Xi'an Aeronautical Polytechnic Institute，Xi'an City，China, Cheng Huaiyuan
Published: September 2024

Thanks to the growing global demand for Chinese language learning, the Chinese language international education program has been developing continuously, and at the same time, it also puts forward higher requirements for practitioners. Cultivating students' professional values is particularly important in this context because it determines the professional attitude, sense of responsibility, and level of professional ethics displayed by future education practitioners in the process of spreading the Chinese language and culture. This paper discusses the strategies for cultivating the professional values of students majoring in Chinese international education in colleges and universities, and analyzes key points such as training in career ideals and goal clarification, professional guidance and career planning, curriculum and professional ethics education, and education in international vision and responsibility, emphasizing the importance of cultivating students' professional values to promote the development of the field of Chinese international education.
Research on the Innovation of Classroom Teaching Mode in the Era of “5G+Artificial Intelligence”
Authors:   Shenzhen Institute of Information Technology, China, Wu Zhou , Lv Changwei ,   Shenzhen Institute of Information Technology, China, Tan Yueyang ,   Shenzhen Institute of Information Technology, China
Published: September 2024

Against the background of the rapid development of global information technology, “5G+Artificial Intelligence” has become a key technology to promote innovation in the field of education. 5G technology has excellent network speed and connectivity, which makes large-scale online teaching and learning possible, while AI redefines the way of teaching and learning through accurate data analysis and personalized learning path design. and learning. The convergence of “5G+AI” has brought disruptive changes to traditional education and raises the important question of how to effectively integrate new technologies and educational practices to meet the needs of modern society. In this paper, we will discuss the application of “5G+Artificial Intelligence” in modern vocational education classroom teaching, analyze its potential impact on the quality, equity, and efficiency of vocational education, and how to build a more flexible and interactive learning environment.
Panic Disorder: Epidemiology, Etiology, and Treatment Strategies
Authors:   The Westwood Institute for Anxiety Disorders, Los Angeles, CA, United States, Gorbis Eda , Jajoo Aanya ,   University of California, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Published: September 2024

Panic disorder is a complex and debilitating anxiety disorder characterized by recurrent, unexpected panic attacks and associated anticipatory anxiety. This comprehensive review synthesizes current knowledge on the epidemiology, etiology, biology, and treatment of panic disorder. We discuss the prevalence, comorbidities, genetic factors, and neurobiological mechanisms underlying panic disorder, including detailed explorations of the noradrenergic and serotonergic systems. Additionally, we examine various treatment approaches, including pharmacological interventions (antidepressants and benzodiazepines) and cognitive-behavioral therapies, highlighting their efficacy, limitations, and long-term outcomes. This in-depth overview provides insights into the multifaceted nature of panic disorder, emphasizing the importance of a comprehensive approach to its management and suggesting directions for future research.
Adoption of Innovative Livestock Technologies: Potentials and Constraints
among the Smallholder Farmers
Authors: Quddus Md. Abdul
Published: September 2024

The study was undertaken to know the features of implementation and identify the
conveniences and limitations of innovative livestock technologies to facilitate the researchers
and farmers for refining the adoption level as well as to enhance the animal and poultry
productivity. The north-central part of Bangladesh was chosen and 4 different agro-ecological
zones were selected for the study. Categorical data were gathered from the selected farmers
through oral interviews and they were presented graphically. Technologies were developed
mostly for research and industrial uses by the researchers but they were not adopted sufficiently
by the farmers. Farmers adopted the technologies mainly to get more production and income
generation. Farmers had easy access to improved breeds and vaccines and moderate access to
off-farm activities and transport facilities. Lack of availability of disease control technologies
and absence of proper demonstration were the common and frequent constraints for the
smallholder adopters. Also, inadequate information for access to technologies, lack of technical
knowledge and absence of reliable technical assistance were the remarkable problems in
adoption. It is recommended that farmers should have easy access to extension offices,
providing input subsidies and special financial interventions for the higher rate of adoption of
innovations by the smallholders.
LIRAP - Inertial Navigation System Chandrayaan-3 Mission
Authors: Philip Sinju , Karuturi Keasvabrahmaji , C Vinu Raja Kumar , Gupta Rohit , T Sivasankar , K Bijoy Jacob , K Usha , T. R Haridas , S. Sasikumar
Published: September 2024

Chandrayaan-3 was the third spacecraft of Lunar exploration series. The spacecraft included a Lander for soft landing and scientific exploration near Lunar south pole. The Chandrayaan-3 mission carries Propulsion Module (PM) and Lander Module (LM) as composite until reaching Moon Bound Orbit of 125 km x 160 km. Post separation from the PM, Lander remained in this orbit for 6 days to verify and validate the performance of all sub-systems followed by powered descent. The powered descent is initiated from an Orbit of 125 km x 30 km. During descent, control and guidance is based on inertial navigation solution aided with absolute sensors in different phases. Moreover, accuracy of derived altitude from altimeters for navigation aiding depends on accurate instantaneous attitude. However, there is no aiding for attitude during descent and is purely determined by the inertial gyro performance. Also, the navigation mode is purely inertial from descent start (~30 km) till 6.8 km altitude (for duration of ~800 sec) and can be extended till 1.3 km under contingency. Final bias update is done ~4 hours prior to descent start. Thus, highly accurate and stable inertial sensors are required to achieve precise and soft landing which is achieved with LIRAP system (LASER gyro based Inertial Reference Unit and Accelerometer Package). LIRAP is strap-down inertial navigation system consisting of four Ceramic Servo Accelerometer (CSA) and four ISRO Laser Gyro Digital (ILGD). These are 21 micro-g and 0.015 deg/hr class sensors respectively
Chandrayaan-3 Lander Payloads and Science
Authors: Pant Tarun Kumar , G Manju , Mathew Nizy , P Pradeepkumar , Paul Johns , P Sreelatha , Thampi Satheesh , N Mridula , Hossain Md. Mosarraf , Vajja Dinakar Prasad , V Aasik , M Satheesh Chandran , Antony Kiran John , R Renju , Singhal Tanmay , P.P Pramod , R Sajeev , R Suresh , K Sunitha , John Jiju , V Thamarai , Choudhary Teena , Mehra M.M. , Prasad K.Durga
Published: September 2024

Our nearest celestial neighbour Moon has been the focus of multiple space missions from countries across the globe in recent years. These missions aimed either to make remote measurements while orbiting around/passing-by the Moon or to make in situ measurements by landing on the Moons surface. India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission is the latest in these missions to have soft landed on Moon and made important scientific measurements. In fact, Chandrayaan- 3 is country’s second lander-rover mission to Moon. The successful descend of Chandrayaan-3 on the southern polar region of the Moon on 23rd August 2023, made India the first nation to successfully do so. With this India became the fourth country to soft land on the Moon. The Chandrayaan-3 Lander module, named ‘Vikram’, and the Rover, named ‘Pragyaan’, had scientific payloads onboard to carry out experiments on the lunar surface and near surface environment . Therefore, this mission also has the distinction of obtaining the first ever direct measurements on Lunar polar near surface plasma ambience, Lunar surface composition, and subsurface thermal conductivity. This paper presents a brief description of these experiments and the measurements made through them.
Landing Profile and Powered Descent Strategy for Chandrayaan-3
Authors: Rallapalli Aditya , Kumar Suraj , Bharat Kumar G.V.P. , Majumder Chiranjib Guha , Chakrabarti Debajyoti , Rijesh M.P.
Published: September 2024

Chandrayaan-3 became the first lunar robotic exploration mission to accomplish soft touch-down near lunar south pole. This was achieved through years of design, development and rigorous testing at sub-system followed by system level integrated tests. Simulations were carried out to validate the design of the powered descent profile which evolved through extensive iterations to satisfy all the mission constraints. These constraints include sensors and actuator operating limits, optimizing between tolerable navigation error and guidance convergence limits, system ability to handle multiple failure scenarios and sufficient robustness in design. This paper presents the landing strategy and powered descent profile designed for Chandrayaan-3.
Evolution of L110 Stage for Chandrayaan-3 Mission
Authors: P. Jagadeesh , Nandakumar V. , Sajeev P. , Arunkumar P.
Published: September 2024

Prelude to Chandrayaan-3 programme, ISRO successfully demonstrated L110 stage in six LVM3 missions. i.e. X, D1, D2, M1, M2, M3 missions. L110 stage is conceived as core stage of LVM3 vehicle, which was developed to meet ISRO’s need for heavy lift launcher(with respect to other ISRO launchers). There are several new design aspects which were successfully demonstrated in L110 stage configuration with effectively utilising the expertise of LPSC in already developed Earth storable propulsion systems. L110 stage was developed within 8 years of project initiation and integrated stage level hot test was completed in 2010. Flight worthiness of L110 stage was successfully demonstrated on 18th December, 2014 in LVM3-X/CARE mission. LVM3 vehicle is chosen for both Chandrayaan -2 and Chandrayaan -3 mission considering the payload requirement as well as the high reliability. This paper covers the techno-managerial aspect in evolution of L110 stage and it’s journey for delivering Chandrayaan-3 payload.
Design, Development and Mission Performance of Throttleable Engines of Chandrayaan-3 Lander
Authors: Thomas Ebin , O. N Boopathirajan , B Ajith , Arunkumar P.
Published: September 2024

In the age of space exploration, the need of robust engines to perform a variety of operations is inexorable. Engines must cater to a variety of operations like space rendezvous, orbital manoeuvring, planetary entry and descent, and hovering and hazard avoidance during landing operations. All these operations call for a robust engine with throttling capability. This paper summarizes the development of a throttling engine of 800N thrust and its performance in Chandrayaan-3 mission.
Implementation Of Ilo Convention No. 159 Ensuring the Labor Rights and Employment of Persons with Disabilities in Sustainable Development in Vietnam
Authors: Dương Trần Thái , Mai Trần Thị Thanh
Published: September 2024

In 2019, Vietnam ratified and officially acceded to Convention No. 159 concerning Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Disabled Persons) of the International Labour Organization (ILO). This Convention came into force in 2020. Although certain achievements have been made, the implementation of the Convention is still at its initial stage. In the context of both domestic and global socio-economic conditions, much remains to be done. This paper analyzes the current status of Vietnam's obligations as an ILO member state, highlights the strengths and limitations, and proposes solutions to promote the implementation of ILO Convention No. 159 and Recommendation No. 168. The aim is to ensure the labor rights and employment of persons with disabilities in sustainable development in Vietnam.
Next-gen AI and Deep Learning for Proactive Observability and Incident Management
Authors: Gunnam Vinodh Gunnam , Kilaru Naresh Babu , Cheemakurthi Sai Krishna Manohar
Published: September 2024

I need to stress that maintaining continuous IT infrastructure and application availability is critical in today's fast-growing digital world. Conventional observability and incident handling tools are outdated, slow, and mostly manual, which cannot effectively address the new and challenging world. Therefore, this paper examines how next-generation artificial intelligence and deep learning methods can be applied to improve the ability to observe and manage incidents before they occur. Utilizing the all-encompassing simulation reports, the real-time scenario analysis, and the graphical representations, we prove the applicability and functionality of those innovative technologies with the power of anticipating, detecting, and remedying those events before they affect the end-users. In addition, we discuss the issues related to data, models, and systems for these technologies and explain the proper ways to cope with them. Consequently, the research points out how using AI and deep learning enhances the effectiveness and efficiency of handling incidents, leading to more robust IT environments.
The Relationship Between Anxiety Level and Sleep Status Among Uyghur High School Students in Kashgar, Xinjiang: the Mediating Role of Rumination
Authors: Huang Xujie , Zhou Huixia , Zhang Xiangyang
Published: September 2024

This study explored the relationship between anxiety and sleep and the mediating role of rumination among Uyghur high school students in Kashgar, Xinjiang, using anxiety level as the independent variable, sleep status as the dependent variable, and rumination thinking as the mediating variable.The State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), the Ruminative Responses Scale (RRS), and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Inventory (PSQI) were used to assess the anxiety level, ruminant thinking, and sleep status of a total of 561 students in three high schools in Yecheng County, Kashgar, Xinjiang.There were 155 participants (27.63%) with sleep quality problems; there was a significant positive correlation between anxiety level and sleep status (t = 0.59,P < 0.01), a significant positive correlation between anxiety level and ruminative thinking (t = 0.61,P < 0.01), and a significant positive correlation between ruminative thinking and sleep status (t = 0.62, P < 0.01). Mediated effects analysis revealed direct and indirect effects of anxiety level on sleep status. The direct effect accounted for 46.14% of the total effect and the indirect effect through rumination accounted for 53.86% of the total effect.Anxiety levels play a significant predictive role for sleep status; ruminative thinking partially mediates the relationship between anxiety and sleep. These findings help to improve students' sleep status by reducing anxiety levels and ruminant thinking levels.
POR ENTRE A NÉVOA DA (CIBER)GUERRA: OS DESAFIOS DA DISTINÇÃO NOS CONFLITOS VIRTUAIS CONTEMPORÂNEOS
Authors: da Cruz Pinto de Figueiredo Simeão José Tomás
Published: September 2024

This article critically addresses the prism of interpretation and application of the principle of distinction as one of the basic foundations of international humanitarian law vis-à-vis the vicissitudes of the warlike domain of cyberspace, focusing heuristically on the circumstances of the fortuitous direct participation of civilians in hostilities triggered by a cyberattack that causes or is part of a virtual armed conflict. The article highlights the importance of humanitarian dictates and their transposition into cyberspace, emphasising the distinction between civilians/combatants and civilian objects/military objectives. It also addresses the concept of “direct participation in hostilities” and the associated requirements (albeit controversial). Based on the fundamental premise of the protection of civilians and their objects, it also discusses the participation of civilians in asymmetric conflicts of this genesis, identifying as the main difficulties the conceptual and practical ambiguity of the notion of direct participation in hostilities, the observance of the distinction between actors in the virtual world and the inherent bifurcated nature of their infrastructures. Given the dynamics of this new social reality, progressively interconnected and dependent on information and communication technologies, the article argues that, despite the robustness of international law norms, only practice can dictate how they will deal with the challenges and threats appearing from the “fifth domain” in the global legal order of the 21st century.
Examining English Morphosyntactic Trials in Interlanguage Unfolding: A Case Study of Balti Enrollees’ Verbatim Practices
Authors: Mustafa Muhammad , Ali Mohammed Lubna , Ayub Sadia
Published: September 2024

The paper scrutinizes the triggers of fossilization in the English Morphosyntactic process caused by the interlanguage unfolding and verbatim transformation practices of L1 (Balti). Interlanguage development in the learning process and the results of fossilization in L2 (English) were caused by Balti enrollees’ verbatim practices. Practices of verbatim strategies in handling the English Morphosyntactic process by the Balti enrollees was the key model found in the study and the model was based on particular L1 (Balti) morphosyntactic rules. The thematic analysis of the collected data from the Balti enrollees indicated the challenges of Balti speakers who learn and use English as an L2 for academic and professional purposes. The findings of the collected data through purposive sampling in focus group discussion demonstrated the major dissimilarities of morphosyntactic structures in Balti to English and where there was a contrast, there found interlanguage issues and fossilization for the enrollees. In the thematic analysis, the codes, all the themes, and global themes were explored and unraveled accordingly. The findings of this case study offer solutions to ESL instructors in making the pedagogical process of English as an L2 effective by indicating the role of Interlanguage unfolding and verbatim practices.
Identifying Postnatal Quality of Life Among Women After Caesarean Section in Distinct Births
Authors: Channa Sheerin , Bano Channar Husan , Ali Shamshad , Hafeez Mairaj , Areej Sana , Farooque Channa Ghulam
Published: September 2024

The prevalence of cesarean section (CS) worldwide has increased, both with medical indications and without indication. CS has short and long term risks that affects women's health and way of living. The study aimed to investigate the postnatal quality of life in women who have undergone in caesarean section. Descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted at Shaikh Zayed Women Hospital Shaheed Mohtarma Benazeer Bhutto Medical University Larkana and 97 subjects were recruited to the study. Non-probability convenient sampling technique applied. Data collected through a predesigned questionnaire. The adopted questionnaire was used, that was taken from WHO Quality of life after postnatal life. Current study showed that 75.3% of participants had age of 28 years and above and only 24.7% participants had age of 18-27 years. Quality of life is affected according to number of births, as the results showed that 48.5% participants those had number of births more than 2 they were living a poor quality of life. The study concluded that women with multiple births had poor quality of life and most of them had advanced maternal age and continuous history of C-section. Therefore, understanding QoL helps healthcare providers tailor care and support to meet the specific needs of women recovering from a C-section. By identifying common challenges and areas of concern, healthcare professionals can offer more targeted interventions, such as pain management strategies, mental health support, and practical assistance.
Penerapan Metode Extreme Programming Pengaduan Penyelundupan Satwa yang Dilindungi
Authors: Ermin Ermin , Soekarta Rendra , Faroek Dewi Astria , Tella Fitriyani , Firmansyah Arief
Published: September 2024

Jumlah populasi Satwa yang dilindungi semakin berkurang. Pemerintah melalui Balai Besar Konservasi Sumber Daya Alam (BBKSDA) melindungi satwa melalui undang-undang untuk melestarikan satwa dan mencegah kepunahan. Dalam upaya meningkatkan kualitas pelayanan, BBKSDA Papua Barat mengikuti perkembangan teknologi informasi yang semakin maju. Penyeludupan satwa yang dilindungi di papua barat kini masih minim perhatian dari tahun ke tahun terus meningkat disebabkan banyaknya penangkapan dan perdagangan ilegal terkait satwa yang dilindungi di papua barat. Hal ini terjadi karena Keterbatasan informasi, juga tempat untuk masyarakat melakukan pelaporan yang masih melalui sms atau telephone yang akhirnya menjadi hambatan terkait kepedulian tentang satwa. Dalam penelitian ini, digunakan Bahasa pemrograman Java dan database Google Sheet sebagai perangkat yang mendukung. Penelitian ini menerapkan metode extreme programming yang memilki Langkah-langkah yang tertruktur. Penelitian ini meliputi mengenali permasalahan, menghimpun informasi dan implementasi. Sistem informasi Pengaduan Satwa yang dilindungi telah berhasil dibangun dengan menggunakan dua metode pengujian. Pengujian menggunakan black box testing Fungsi dari semua fitur-fitur yang ada pada sistem berjalan dengan normal. Sedangkan menggunakan pengujian Usability Testing atau dikenal dengan kegunaan sistem di lingkungan Masyarakat diperoleh rata-rata presentasi deng interpretasi skor 91 %. Maka denga demikian pembuatan sistem pengaduan Satwa yang dilindungi sesuai dengan yang ingin dicapai.
A STUDY ON THE TRANSLATION OF SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL ENGLISH TEXTS FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF TRANSLATION SHIFT THEORY
Authors: Mou Linzi , Dong Yuanxing
Published: September 2024

The scientific and technical text is characterized by its extensive use of technical terminology, abbreviations, nominalized structures, passive voice, and intricate sentence structures, all of which contribute to its objective, precise, well-structured, and logically sound nature. Its primary aim is to convey knowledge and information accurately, making content precision and logical coherence the core for translating scientific and technical texts. This paper delves into the translation of The Romance of Reality, a scientific and technical book that explores the origins of life and the development of the universe through the presentation of various scientific and technical theories. The translator explores the applicability of translation shift theory, proposed by Catford in 1965, to the translation of this scientific narrative text (chapter one), specifically focusing on the two major types of shifts: level shifts and category shifts, including structural shifts, class shifts, and unit shifts.
THE ROLE OF TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE IN THE MAINENANCE OF GOOD HEALTH IN THE DIFFERENT SEASONS
Authors: Syuleyman Ruzie
Published: September 2024

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has evolved over thousands of years and TCM practitioners have used various approaches to address health problems and to prevent diseases. The Chinese have long believed humans are closely connected to the natural world and that the seasons can affect our bodies. When we allow our energy to resonate with that of the world around us, then we create health and vitality. We are exposed to the constant changes of the seasons and inevitably experience their energetic change. TCM theory explains how each organ and season are related. Some organs are more prone to imbalance during certain seasons, which leads to various health issues. This article explains the relationship between seasons and organs, provides tips and recommendations to address seasonal illnesses, as well as to prevent them because, after all, prevention is the highest form of medicine.
THE ECONOMIC REGIONS OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA: NORTHEASTERN REGION
Authors: Mateev Iliyan
Published: September 2024

The article presents the conditions for the development of the Northeastern region of the People’s Republic of China and the achieved results.
A COMPARISON BETWEEN SENTENCE STRUCTURES AND STRATEGY TYPES IN THE "REQUEST" SPEECH ACT IN BULGARIAN AND IN CHINESE
Authors: Kaiyue Zhang
Published: September 2024

Based on the speech act theory proposed by J. L. Austin and J. R. Searle, this article focuses on the similarities and differences in the speech act of “request” in Bulgarian and in Chinese. Within this theoretical frame, we conducted an indepth analysis and did a summary of this type of speech act from the perspectives of the syntactic structure and the politeness strategies, applied in both languages. The aim of the study is to eliminate cross-cultural communication errors and possible misunderstandings that may occur among speakers of Chinese and Bulgarian as a second language.
Portfolio Design of Smart Beta and Smart Alpha in The Indonesian Stock Market
Authors: Salim Dwi Fitrizal , Kristanti Farida Titik , Rizki Indah Amallia , Fariska Putri
Published: September 2024

This study aims to compare smart beta and smart alpha investment strategies in portfolios of stocks that are not consistently included in the LQ-45 index during the period April 2019 to March 2024. In addition, this study also involves the application of active strategies and passive strategies to maximize portfolio performance. Smart beta, which has reached maturity point, is then compared to the smart alpha that emerged as an alternative. Stocks are put into alpha portfolios and beta portfolios to be compared using investment performance measurement indices such as the Sharpe, Treynor, and Jensen indices. The results showed that smart alpha outperformed smart beta, and active strategies were more effective than passive strategies in maximizing returns. Based on these findings, the authors recommend using a smart alpha portfolio with an active strategy. Smart alpha focuses on stocks that have the potential to outperform their expected returns, while active strategies provide flexibility in adjusting the portfolio to market conditions. This research is expected to be an informative reference for investors in making more effective investment decisions with adjusted risks.
THE IMPACT OF THE PRINCIPALS LEADERSHIP STYLE IN TEACHERS PERFORMANCE ON THE PRIMARY EDUCATION
Authors: MEHMEDI Lulzim , HAVZIU ISMAILI Besa , AMETI Makfirete
Published: September 2024

Education in our country is going through a transition period that has been going on for years, a period that has remained between traditional and contemporary skills, more necessary in the century in which we live. These changes do not ignore the role of the principal with his leadership style as well as the influence of the style on the performance of primary school teachers. This paper aims to identify the impact of principals’ leadership style of the performance of teacher at the primary school level. The study was conducted on the Internet via Google Forms, and for this purpose, we collected data from 160 primary teachers via e random sampling approach. Data were compiled in SPSS, using correlation and the t-test. The processed data which were analyzed in SPSS package showed us information on the existence of the correlation between the principals leadership style had a positive impact on the performance of teachers. The results of the study show that principals’ leadership style should adopt the leadership style according to the level of teachers and that should be changed with specific situations in primary schools. Also, the study proves that there are differences between principals based on the style they practice in working with teachers and that principals are not the same in terms of their performance.
CHALLENGES OF COMPETENCY-BASED EDUCATION IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS OF KOSOVO
Authors: KRYEZIU Belgizare
Published: September 2024

Competency-based education (CBE) has gained recognition as a progressive approach to teaching and learning, emphasizing the mastery of specific knowledge, skills, and abilities. Competence-based education began its implementation in Kosovo ten years ago. It has become a main topic in all pre-university education, including primary education. There are almost as many parents, teachers, and civil society organizations claiming to have a clear definition of competency-based education and then implementing it in the classroom by teachers as there are practitioners. The most important characteristic of competency-based education is that it aims to measure and assess learning rather than time. Unfortunately, this is not happening due to several factors, but an important one is that professional development activities are more supply-driven than demand-driven. These issues challenge not only our technologies, but our educational institutions, values, and way of living and interacting. Competency-based education is supposed to deal with very complex problems and to be successful and productive requires innovative, practical solutions that can be modified in the light of experience and feedback on the ground. In this direction, this study analyzes appropriate literature and official reports on Kosovo's achievements in the education system as well as in the rest by surveying nearly 650 teachers from all regions of Kosovo, analyzes and evaluates the current challenges of supporting and accepting the new curriculum of based on competences (CBE - Competence Based Education). The results show that although the majority of teachers accept the new curriculum (CBE) as a challenge and a positive change, for some of them it is burdensome and unclear as well as inaccessible, but again most of them practice modern methods and techniques for the purpose of development of the appropriate competencies of students. Furthermore, the trainings organized by MEST are the most current and frequent forms through which support for the new curriculum (CBE) is provided, on the other hand, modern forms and methods of teaching (reorganization, monitoring, ICT, others ) are partially present in the learning process for the implementation of the new curriculum (CBE) / Teaching programs by teachers in primary education in the Republic of Kosovo.
THE ROLE OF NETWORKING AND INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCES IN SHAPING STEM CURRICULA
Authors: ADEMI Fexhide , JASHARI Hasime , MEMEDI Besmal , ALITI Ramadan , ZIBERI Bashkim
Published: September 2024

In an ever-evolving, technology-driven world, STEM education (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) holds a central and vital place, equipping students with the knowledge and skills they need to confront 21st-century challenges. This paper examines the influential role of international networks and experiences in shaping pedagogical practices within the STEM education field, with a particular emphasis on the international network for STEM educators, Science on Stage Europe. Through a questionnaire, we aimed to gather data on educators' knowledge of STEM education, participation in professional development, utilization of STEM-focused curriculum or instructional materials, and, crucially, the pedagogical approaches they employ in their teaching. The collected data reveal diverse levels of familiarity with STEM education, a wide range of pedagogical approaches employed by educators, and a high interest in professional development to enhance their ability to integrate STEM education in their teaching methods. This paper recommends fostering collaboration between educational institutions and international organizations to facilitate the exchange of experiences among educators. This collaboration aims to strengthen the network of STEM educators in North Macedonia, providing them with international innovative experiences and practices to enhance the future development of STEM education in the country.
SOCIO-EMOTIONAL LEARNERS – THE IMPORTANCE OF TEACHER COMPETENCE DEVELOPMENT
Authors: ZENKI-DALIPI Arbresha , XHAMBAZI Gëzim , CEKA Ardita
Published: September 2024

Teachers, including the subjects involved in the education process, are the key factors in the continuous implementation of socio-emotional learning, as well as responsible for promoting the learning and well-being of their students. Since teachers are on the front line of the battle as the main leaders in managing emotions and building a balance of these feelings, their competencies should also include promoting these skills in an organized way within the classroom. In the school year 2022/2023, a significant number of schools in RNM were involved in training where, in addition to being introduced to the concepts of socio-emotional learning, they were introduced to methods to recognize, understand, treat, express, and learn appropriately emotions. The study conducted among primary school teachers in North Macedonia aimed to examine and present the real situation regarding teachers' competencies. 110 teachers from the country participated in the study as a random sample, a sample which will be organized in the study to answer the research questions. Through the relevant statistical tests Levene's Test and Anova, the findings show statistically significant patterns for their attitude regarding socio-emotional learning, organized and voluntary involvement for the development of the necessary competence, self-initiative for improving the opportunities and conditions for improving their practice, as well as promoting the benefits of integrating this practice into classroom management. Negative attitudes turn out to be closely related to environmental and other associated factors. Our findings indicate the need for greater attention to social-emotional learning in both initial teacher preparation programs and continuing professional development initiatives.
CHAPTER 2: the Second Wave of Colonialism as a Possible Stumbling Block on the Way to Human and Environmental Development in the Global South: Citizenship Education to Step Into the Breach
Authors: van der Walt J.L.
Published: September 2024

After the first wave of colonisation (15th to mid-20th century) had somewhat subsided towards the second half of the 20th century, a new wave of colonisation swept over the Global South. This second wave, driven by the forces of globalisation and neoliberalism or neocapitalism, has created much controversy among scholars of the Global South. The purpose of this chapter is to depict the second wave of colonialism as a possible stumbling block to human and environmental development in the Global South and then consider the possibility of calling upon citizenship education and Citizenship Education to overcome this obstacle.
CHAPTER 5: Toward an Innovative Cooperative Learning Framework to Counterbalance the Effects of Overcrowded Classrooms
Authors: Seherrie Aloysius Claudian
Published: September 2024

The detrimental impact of overcrowded classrooms on the effective implementation of cooperative learning necessitates an extensive discussion on this topic. Interconnected issues of inadequate infrastructure, insufficient schools, and a shortage of teachers, exacerbates the problem of overcrowding. The high rate of learner enrolments further aggravates the issue. This conceptual paper aims to address these challenges by means of the cooperative learning theory and thematic analysis of an educational policy. The objective is to propose an innovative cooperative learning framework to mitigate the dire consequences of large classes in schools. Through an examination of the “National Policy for an Equitable Provision of an Enabling School Physical Teaching and Learning Environment (1996)”, this analysis highlights the importance of school infrastructure for ensuring an optimal learning environment, adequate classrooms that provide safe spaces for learning, creating constructive teaching and learning environments, curricula and pedagogical reform and communities as critical contributors to schools as a transformative instructional pedagogy to mitigate the detrimental effects associated with overcrowded classrooms. By adopting an innovative cooperative learning framework, schools and teachers would have a fresh perspective on overcrowded classrooms, with the hope of promoting effective teaching and learning practices throughout educational institutions.
Sigma Gamma Epsilon chapter and student awards for academic year 2023-2024
Authors: Potter Lee
Published: September 2024

The Society of Sigma Gamma Epsilon (SGE) encourages efforts to broaden the education and impact of its members through community outreach. In academic year 2023–2024, four awards were given at the chapter level: The Chapter Service Award to Gamma Sigma and Gamma Chi; and The James C. Walters Quality Chapter Award to Gamma Sigma and Gamma Chi. Individual merit was recognized through the W. A. Tarr awards given to twenty-nine members by their respective chapters. Two awards, the Austin A. Sartin and Charles J. Mankin Outstanding Poster Awards, were given to three students for merit in scientific communication at the 35th Annual SGE Student Poster Session at the Geological Society of America annual meeting in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on October 16, 2023.
The history of the Tennessee Earth Science Teachers (TEST)
Authors: Gibson Michael
Published: September 2024

Tennessee Earth Science Teachers (TEST) was founded in 1990 to promote awareness of the need to integrate Earth science and geology education into the secondary school curricula of Tennessee and to ensure that Tennessee students received the curricular and instructional benefits of Earth Systems education. That mission expanded to include all K-12 grades and to infusing Earth science into other disciplines. A legacy of the participants from a 1991 Tittle II geology workshop for Tennessee teachers, TEST was instrumental in designing and providing academic and pedagogical training, disseminating educational materials, and with networking K-12 teachers with higher education geoscience educators across Tennessee for over 34 years.
Isolating microbes from the surface of an introductory laboratory halite hand sample
Authors: Banks Kesley , Gibson Michael , Pritchett Matthew
Published: September 2024

Introductory geology labs stress simple physical testing (luster, hardness, etc.) to identify common minerals, using mineral charts to eliminate minerals not exhibiting a particular property. Special properties (magnetism, specific gravity, taste, etc.) for specific minerals narrows mineral identity. Students often express safety concerns about licking minerals, especially when they realize others have previously licked the specimen. As an exercise in medical geology, we cultured microbes from a halite sample used for nearly 25 years and licked by numerous students over that time span (Sample 1), a commercially purchased unused and freshly exposed surface of halite licked by one person (Sample 2), and a disinfected sample repeatedly licked by only one person (Sample 3), to determine microbial presence, especially those potentially harmful to students applying the taste test. From the new crystal licked by one person (Sample 2), we identified sixteen different phenotypic groups of microorganisms after incubation of the crystal in growth medium. 16S ribosomal RNA sequence analysis was performed on one representative from nine of the sixteen groups. From this analysis, we obtained one species of Bacillus, four of Paenibacillus, and four of Staphylococcus, including Staphylococcus epidermidis. Comparing our results to published studies of the human tongue biome, we find that all of our cultured microbes occur naturally within a typical person’s mouth and do not pose significant health risk as used in lab. Saliva with microbes can be transmitted as the halite is reused, especially if the test is administered quickly after a previous licking, so caution is warranted, but the process is essentially safe under normal conditions.