bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
High-altitude aerosol chemical characterization and source identification: insights from the CALISHTO campaign
Authors: Zografou Olga , Gini Maria , Fetfatzis Prodromos , Granakis Konstantinos , Foskinis Romanos , Manousakas Manousos Ioannis , Tsopelas Fotios , Diapouli Evangelia , Dovrou Eleni , Vasilakopoulou Christina N. , Papayannis Alexandros , Pandis Spyros N. , Nenes Athanasios , Eleftheriadis Konstantinos
Published: August 2024

Abstract. The Cloud-AerosoL InteractionS in the Helmos background TropOsphere (CALISHTO) campaign took place in autumn 2021 at the NCSR Demokritos background high-altitude Helmos Hellenic Atmospheric Aerosol and Climate Change station (HAC)2 to study the interactions between aerosols and clouds. The current study presents the chemical characterization of the non-refractory (NR) PM1 aerosol fraction using a time-of-flight aerosol chemical speciation monitor (ToF-ACSM). A comparative offline aerosol filter analysis by a high-resolution time-of-flight aerosol mass spectrometer (HR-ToF-AMS) showed consistent results regarding the species determined. Source apportionment applied on both datasets (ACSM-ToF and offline AMS analysis on filter extracts) yielded the same factors for the organic aerosol (one primary and two secondary factors). Additionally, the positive matrix factorization (PMF) model was applied on the total PM1 fraction by the ToF-ACSM (including both organic and inorganic ions). Five different types were identified, including a primary organic factor; ammonium nitrate; ammonium sulfate; and two secondary organic aerosols, one more oxidized and one less oxidized. The prevailing atmospheric conditions at the station, i.e., cloud presence, influence of emissions from the planetary boundary layer (PBL), and air mass origin, were also incorporated in the study. The segregation between PBL and free-troposphere (FT) conditions was made by combining data from remote sensing and in situ measurement techniques. The types of air masses arriving at the site were grouped as continental, marine, dust, and marine–dust based on back-trajectory data. Significant temporal variability in the aerosol characteristics was observed throughout the campaign; in September, air masses from within the PBL were sampled most of the time, resulting in much higher mass concentrations compared to October and November when concentrations were reduced by a factor of 5. Both in-cloud and FT measurement periods resulted in much lower concentration levels, while a similar composition was observed in PBL and FT conditions. We take advantage of using a recently developed “virtual-filtering” technique to separate interstitial from activated aerosol sampled from a PM10 inlet during cloudy periods. This allows the determination of the chemical composition of the interstitial aerosol during in-cloud periods. Ammonium sulfate, the dominant PMF factor in all conditions, contributed more when air masses were arriving at (HAC)2 during dust events, while a higher secondary organic aerosol contribution was observed when air masses arrived from continental Europe.
A classroom of our own: theorizing through teaching and learning at a French university
Authors: Houssay-Holzschuch Myriam
Published: August 2024

Abstract. We work at rethinking our knowledge practices and at making geography and theory formation more just, and we tend to focus on research and not on teaching. Similarly, when investigating who is seen as producing legitimate theory and where, we rarely answer that students do. This contribution therefore offers a double-barreled argument: that we should also answer epistemological debates and better our practices by centering teaching in our scholarship for once and that we should consider the classroom a space for theory formation by students. This argument insists on the political and epistemological importance of problematizing the location of our teaching and bringing together the two traditions of feminist epistemologies and critical pedagogies.
Internal and forced ocean variability in the Mediterranean Sea
Authors: Benincasa Roberta , Liguori Giovanni , Pinardi Nadia , von Storch Hans
Published: August 2024

Abstract. Two types of variability are discernible in the ocean: a response to the atmospheric forcing and the so-called internal/intrinsic ocean variability, which is associated with internal instabilities, nonlinearities, and the interactions between processes at different scales. Producing an ensemble of 20 multiyear ocean simulations of the Mediterranean Sea, initialized with different realistic initial conditions but using the same atmospheric forcing, the study examines the intrinsic variability in terms of its spatial distribution and seasonality. In general, the importance of the external forcing decreases with depth but dominates in extended shelves such as the Adriatic Sea and the Gulf of Gabes. In the case of temperature, the atmospheric forcing plays a major role in the uppermost 50 m of the water column during summer and the uppermost 100 m during winter. Additionally, intrinsic variability displays a distinct seasonal cycle in the surface layers, with a prominent maximum at around 30 m depth during the summer connected to the summer thermocline formation processes. Concerning current velocity, the internal variability has a significant influence at all depths.
Real-Time Clinical Decision Support Systems for the Prevention of Deterioration in Acute Care
Authors:   , Blythe Robin
Published: August 2024

Clinical deterioration is the progression of patients from their current clinical states to worse states where they have increased risks of adverse events. This thesis investigates why many prediction models for in-hospital deterioration fail to lead to improved outcomes for patients, applying mixed-methods approaches to improve the biostatistical, clinical, and operational foundations of predictive algorithm research. This research has broader implications for clinical prediction models, including that selection of statistical methods that mirror the clinical environment can lead to significant improvements in predictive accuracy and integration into end-users’ workflows.
Control of Structural, Physical and Electrochemical Properties of Garnet Solid Electrolytes
Authors:   , Parascos Kade
Published: August 2024

Garnet-structured solid-state electrolytes (SSEs) are key to safer, higher energy density batteries. However, limited ionic conductivities and lack of reproducibility during synthesis inhibit their practical application. This thesis addresses these challenges in garnet-type Li7La3Zr2O12 (LLZO) ceramics by developing a novel solution-based synthesis method. This method allows for improved control over the phase chemistry, crystal structure, and particle morphology in comparison to conventional solid-state processing techniques. In the final chapter, the optimised materials are transitioned to scalable thin films with record-high ionic conductivity (1.41 mS/cm), advancing garnet electrolytes for future solid-state batteries.
Navigating the Paradox: Judicial Decision-Making About Young People Who Sexually Offend
Authors:   , Parker Megan
Published: August 2024

This thesis explores judicial decision-making about young people who have sexually offended. Using both sentencing remarks and interviews with Australian judicial officers it examines the attributions about sexual offending that judicial decision-makers draw upon in determining the level of seriousness of the offending and the culpability of the young offender. This thesis has generated new knowledge about how judicial decision-makers make sense of the competing notions of serious sexual offending and youthful immature offenders.
An Investigation of the Correlation between Self- Control, Impulsivity and Interpersonal Difficulties among College Students: An Empirical Study
Authors: Munir Farwa , Khalid Sana , Mukhtar Bakhtawar
Published: August 2024

A comprehensive study was conducted to explore the relationship among self- control, Impulsivity, and Interpersonal Difficulties among College Students. The rationale behind conducting this research was to explore the role of lack of self-control in creating Interpersonal difficulties among College Students, to find out the relationship between self-control and Impulsivity among college students, and to explore the connection between Impulsivity and interpersonal difficulties among college students. Correlation research design was used, and purposive sampling was used to select a sample of 200 college students (boys and girls). The age range of the students was between 14 to 19 years. Those students who were doing Intermediate and were enrolled in colleges were excluded from the study. The self-control scale (Tangney et al., 2004),Barratt Impulsiveness Scale (Barrat, 1994), and Interpersonal difficulty scale (Saleem et al., 2014)were used with a demographic sheet for data collection. The results of the study claimed that self-control has a significant negative correlation with Impulsivity and interpersonal difficulty. However, interpersonal difficulty had a significant positive correlation with Impulsivity. The results of the study also claimed that lack of self-control and Impulsivity were significant predictors of interpersonal difficulties. The study would be helpful in the future to understand the causes of interpersonal difficulties. It would also create awareness in people about how lack of self-control negatively impacts the students' interpersonal life. Moreover, the study would be very helpful for the clinical purpose as it would give direction to the psychologist and psychotherapists to understand the role of self-control, Impulsivity, and interpersonal difficulty in adolescent students while providing therapy or counseling to students.
Implementasi Image Processing pada Robot Pertanian
Authors: Alkausar Muhammad Fajri , Dewi Tresna , Oktarina Yurni
Published: August 2024

Penelitian ini menggunakan penelitian riset. Permasalahan pada penelitian ini ialah bagaimana robot pemantau mendeteksi objek yang berada didepannya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mempelajari sistem deteksi robot pemantau dengan menggunakan metode Image Segmentation. Subjek yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini ialah tanaman dilahan pertanian green house. Sedangkan teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah observasi dan wawancara secara langsung di lapangan. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah sebuah gambar yang dihasilkan oleh kamera, lalu ditampilkan pada layar monitor ataupun HP agar para pemantau dan petani dapat melihat hasil yang diperoleh. Lalu, kamera ini bisa digunakan untuk memprediksi atau memberikan kejelasan kepada para pemantau agar dapat dianalisa dan dilihat apakah tanaman tersebut telah sesuai dengan waktu yang ditentukan, contohnya melihat apakah tanaman tersebut siap untuk dipanen maupun melihat tanaman tersebut tumbuh dengan baik atau tidak. Selain itu, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meringankan pekerjaan para petani pada saat melakukan pemantauan disiang hari jika pada hari tersebut tidak dapat dipantau secara manual.
Implementasi Pengolahan Citra Menggunakan Metode YOLO pada Security Robot dibidang Pertanian
Authors: Auliya Annisa , Dewi Tresna , Oktarina Yurni , Noer Mohammad Nawawi
Published: August 2024

Greenhouse merupakan salah satu bentuk solusi pertanian modern untuk membudidayakan tanaman yang tidak sesuai dengan iklim tropis, khususnya di Indonesia. Namun, pembangunan greenhouse itu sendiri memerlukan biaya yang cukup mahal. Sumber daya perangkat elektronik yang diperoleh dari panel surya digunakan untuk menyediakan pasokan listrik kepada perangkat elektronik seperti exhaust fan, panel surya, dan perangkat lainnya. Sayangnya, sering kali terjadi kasus-kasus orang yang tidak bertanggung jawab melakukan pencurian atau merusak properti dan tanaman di area sekitar greenhouse, yang dapat merugikan petani. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeteksi objek (manusia) yang melintas di sekitar greenhouse, peneliti menggunakan teknik pengolahan citra sebagai mata robot untuk mendeteksi manusia di mana objek selain manusia diabaikan. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah YOLOv3-tiny, yang merupakan metode pembaharuan dari Convolutional Neural Network (CNN). YOLOv3-tiny akan melakukan prediksi terhadap objek yang akan dideteksi dengan bounding box sebagai output. Selanjutnya, YOLOv3-tiny akan memilih bounding box yang paling sesuai dalam memprediksi objek. Hasil pengujian menunjukkan bahwa robot mampu mendeteksi objek berupa manusia, serta menghitung akurasi kinerja model.
Implementasi Kendali Sistem Pengatur Arah Antena Televisi Menggunakan Perintah Suara
Authors: Permata Sari Dewi , Anida  , Evelina
Published: August 2024

Pada era televisi digital saluran televisi akan menghilang ketika tidak mendapatkan sinyal sehingga diharuskan untuk memutar tiang antena televisi secara langsung agar dapat menampilkan siaran televisi yang diinginkan. Pada penelitian ini, akan merancang serta membahas kendali pengatur arah antena televisi menggunakan perintah suara yang menggunakan smartphone android. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan metode sampling yakni dengan cara mengumpulkan data posisi sudut antena dari setiap saluran televisi yang tersedia terhadap antena pemancar. Hasil penelitian didapatkan bahwa sistem pengatur arah antena televisi menggunakan perintah suara dapat digunakan untuk mengendalikan arah antena televisi agar mendapatkan sinyal dari antena pemancar sehingga didapatkan saluran televisi yang diinginkan tanpa memutar tiang antena televisi secara langsung.
Implementasi Kontrol MPC pada Suhu dan Kelembaban Ruangan Living Wall Menggunakan Sistem HVAC
Authors: Azriel Eka Sasmita Ifan , Rifai Muhammad , Fitri
Published: August 2024

Dalam perkembangan zaman yang pesat ini, infrastruktur pada bidang industri, perkantoran, dan perhotelan semakin ramai. Hal ini memicu udara di bumi tercemar oleh polusi. Living Wall merupakan salah satu cara untuk mengurangi minimnya Ruang Terbuka Hijau (RTH) karena Living Wall tidak membutuhkan lahan horizontal untuk tempat media tanam melainkan pada lahan vertikal. Namun, Living Wall perlu dikontrol suhu dan kelembabannya sesuai yang dibutuhkan. Oleh karena itu, dirancang plant untuk mengatur suhu dan kelembaban pada ruangan Living Wall menggunakan sistem HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) dengan metode kontrol Model Predictive Control (MPC) dan LabVIEW sebagai interface. Pada penelitian ini, didapatkan parameter MPC dengan nilai Prediction Horizon (Np) = 150 dan Control Horizon (Nc) = 85. Respon sistem yang dihasilkan memiliki nilai steady state sebesar 83 detik, error steady state sebesar 0,005, overshoot sebesar 28,92 dan rise time sebesar 48,62 detik.
Overview Aplikasi Android dan Program Komputer Sebagai Simulator Rangkaian Listrik Dengan Sumber Arus Bolak Balik
Authors: Son Maria Putut , Susianti Elva
Published: August 2024

Rangkaian listrik adalah mata kuliah wajib yang dipelajari oleh mahasiswa fakultas teknik khususnya program studi teknik elektro, fisika dan komputer. Pembahasan materi dalam rangkaian listrik yang menggunakan sumber tegangan bolak-balik adalah materi yang membuat mahasiswa harus mengeluarkan usaha lebih untuk dapat paham karena lebih banyak variabel yang dilibatkan dalam perhitungan atau pemodelan. Mahasiswa perlu diberikan variasi konsep analisis dan alat bantu yang lebih mudah diamati dan dicoba sendiri secara mandiri untuk membantu mereka memahami materi lebih cepat, seperti contohnya aplikasi android sebagai alat bantu simulasi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji dan membandingkan ketergunaan fitur pada aplikasi android dan membandingkannya dengan program komputer untuk simulasi rangkaian listrik. Penelitian dilakukan dengan cara mensimulasikan skema rangkaian yang sama pada beberapa aplikasi android dan mengobservasi parameter penting dalam rangkaian, demikian juga hal yang sama dilakukan kepada program komputer simulator. Hasil pengujian menunjukkan bahwa masing-masing aplikasi android dan program komputer memiliki fitur dan kegunaan yang saling melengkapi, aplikasi android unggul untuk menampilkan grafik secara visual dan program komputer unggul dalam hal memberikan informasi kepresisian nilai suatu besaran.
Enhancing Assessment Integrity: A Critical Analysis of Transparency and Fairness in Marking Process at University of Sargodha
Authors: Ilahi Fazal , Manzoor Tariq , Elahi Inam
Published: August 2024

The purpose of this research work was to evaluate the marking process for the annual examinations of the University of Sargodha. To achieve the objective, the quality of marking process, observation of answer scripts and perception of evaluators were recorded. The study was descriptive in nature.  A convergent/parallel mixed-method design was used to perform the study. Two types of research tools were utilized to collect data i.e. interview schedules and an observation rating scale. A multistage sampling technique was applied to determine the sample.  The data were collected from 489 answer scripts, and 18 evaluators of Education Department, University of Sargodha. Quantitative data were examined by descriptive analysis technique and qualitative data were explored through thematic analysis technique. Quantitative analysis disclosed that every 11th answer script has a mistake in marking as on average. The respondents of the study believed that marking of the answer scripts was not up to the mark as non- provision of rubrics, not following the instructional performa and committing mistakes and negligence in evaluation were the issues that made fair and transparent marking impossible. The present study will be supportive in provision of empirical evidence through identification of strength and weakness of quality of marking process, which in turn help University of Sargodha in improving its practices.
Achievement Motivation in Lawyers: The Effect of Cognitive Styles and Emotion Regulation
Authors: Ahmad Bilal , Tariq Shahnila
Published: August 2024

This study aimed to examine the role of cognitive style and emotion regulation, and achievement motivation in Lawyers. The study variables were assumed to have a positive association with one another. The data was collected from 100 male Lawyers who practiced in various courts in Lahore using a correlation research design and a convenient sampling technique. The demographic information sheet, an alert cognitive style scale, the emotion regulation scale, and the achievement motivation inventory were evaluation tools used in this study. A correlation, regression, and analysis for variance were used to examine the data. According to the findings, achievement motivation was significantly correlated with cognitive style and emotional regulation (reappraisal and suppression). Regression analysis revealed that cognitive style and emotional regulation (reappraisal and suppression) as well as type of case significantly predict the achievement motivation in lawyers. Moreover, from within the demographic information, there was a significant difference in achievement motivation on the basis of the type of cases the lawyers take.  The findings of the present research suggest that lawyers should be given proper counseling sessions in order to reduce their stress related to their profession as well as workshops delivered for the identification of cognitive styles as well as for their emotion regulation while dealing with different types of cases for their success in future professional life.
Effect of Social Media Influencers’ Credibility on Consumers’ Purchase Intentions: A Mediating and Moderating Analysis
Authors: Abdullah Muhammad , Farooq Hassan , Mukhtar Sana , Mushtaq Sajid , Hassan Syed Muhammad Najam Ul
Published: August 2024

This research aims to produce empirical evidence by determination the credibility aspects of an influencer that how this perceived credibility of influencers turns into the favorable consumers’ intentions to purchase the specific brand. This study is an effort to highlight the problem of understanding the characteristics of social media influencers in cultivating the purchase intentions of customers, specifically in the fashion sector of Pakistan. Moreover, this research also studies the phenomenon by the mediation role of band image in the relationship between credibility and consumers’ purchase intentions. Additionally, to make the relationship more elaborative, this study utilizes brand self-congruence as the boundary condition of this relationship. Data for the study was gathered from the customers of fashion sector who follow any or few social media influencers. Findings of the study show that the trustworthiness, likeability, and homophily of social media influencers have been shown in this study to be successful at influencing consumers' brand perceptions, which in turn impact consumers' purchase intentions. More convincingly, brand image mediates the connection between customers' purchase intentions and the trustworthiness, likeability, and homophily of social media influencers. Additionally, customers who have a high level of brand self-congruence are more likely to purchase particular brands. This study reveals that the expertise and knowledge of the social media influencer might not be an effective tool to consider when selecting an influencer for the campaign of the fashion brand. This study offers insightful information on how advertising and social media influencers might affect consumers' intentions to make purchases.
Improving students’ reading comprehension through Information Gap Technique in teaching narrative text
Authors: Purbowati Vonny
Published: August 2024

This research aimed to investigate how the information gap technique improved students reading comprehension on narrative text to the 8th-grade students. This research was conducted by using classroom action eesearch. The subject of this research was the 8th-grade students in class VIII C. In collecting data, the writer used an observation checklist table, field note and reading test. The result showed that the students’ abilities to comprehend narrative text improved through information gap technique. It was shown by students enthusiasm to pay attention, and followed every activity during teaching and learning process used information gap technique as teaching a technique. It can be concluded that information gap technique can be used as a technique to improve student's reading comprehension on narrative text.
 
Keywods: information gap technique, reading comprehension
LEARNING COMMUNITY IN LEARNING ENGLISH SPEAKING SKILLS
Authors: Bambang Purwanto Muhammad , Despita
Published: August 2024

: Learning Community in Learning English Speaking Skills at Junior High School 4 Sungai Lilin. One of the methods that can be applied in an effort to develop students ' ability to  speak  is  learning community  (community  learning  and  studying together).  Learning community  is  a  concept  of  creating  s hared  learning  in  school,  the  learning  process  between teachers and teachers , teachers and students , students with students , and even among the school community  with  the  community  outs ide the school. This study aimed to describe the extent to which the effectiveness of the learning community in learning English s peaking s kills high school students of class IX Junior High School 4 Sungai Lilin, measured using deseign research that is an experimental type of pretest-posttest control group design experiments. Furthermore, data were collected using observation and oral tests were analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. The results showed that the learning community is effectively used in improving the s kills of English s peaking high school students of class IX Junior High School 4 Sungai Lilin. It is based on the results of data analysis showed that the average test s peaking s kills of students who take classes that implement the  learning  in  the  learning  community  is higher than the results  of the test speaking s kills  of students who take the learning in the class room learning community  that does not apply.
THE USE OF SCHEMA ACTIVATION STRATEGY FOR TEACHING READING COMPREHENSION IN EFL CONTEXTS: A META-ANALYSIS STUDY
Authors: Monica Lucia , Susilawati Endang , Riyanti Dwi
Published: August 2024

This study aims to analyze journal articles that focus on the use of schema activation strategies for reading comprehension in EFL contexts. This study applied a quantitative approach and meta-analysis, by analyzing the content of the four selected journal articles in terms of the application schema activation strategy reading in national and international journal articles with a meta-analysis technique that enables and combines a wide range of pre-existing research results, meta-analysis is a secondary data by collecting from the data or document to analyze. The result finding shows, that the researchers used different types. Two journals applied the types of formal and content schema, the others used three types of schema, there were linguistic, content, and formal schema. According to the findings of this study, teachers and researchers can use the schema activation technique to improve reading comprehension. As an alternative strategy for teaching reading comprehension.
BLOOM Vs BARRET: COMPARING READING COMPREHENSION TYPES
Authors: Nabela Ramadea  , Egar Ngasbun , Yulianti Fitri
Published: August 2024

This study was done to know the types of Bloom's Taxonomy and Barrett's Taxonomy used in reading comprehension questions of summative assessment made by an English teacher at SMAN 2 Semarang and thedominant type of each taxonomy used. This study was conducted using descriptive qualitative with content analysis research design because its research focused on analyzing reading comprehension inside a summativeassessment made by an English teacher. This research focused on a passive observer who did not actively participate. The study aims to document findings. The data collected from the Bloom Taxonomy checklist revealed that the highest level of analysis (15) was predominant in all the reading comprehension questions. It was observed that the distribution of reading comprehension questions in the summative assessment was not spread evenly. The second dominant was the understanding level, with nine questions. Then, followed by applying the total question of 5. There are two remembering levels—the only questions related to evaluating. Even though the number of LOTS and HOTS questions are balanced, differences in results are shown by analysis using a checklist from Barrett's taxonomy. Low comprehension dominates with a percentage of 65,625%. Then,followed by medium comprehension with a portion of 31,25%. Unfortunately, high comprehension only has a portion of 3,125%. Hence, teachers should provide students with sufficient questions for evaluation grounded in HOTS to cultivate the essential critical thinking skills required for success in the twenty-first century.
A STUDY ON STUDENTS' HABITS' IN VIEWING YOUTUBE PODCAST AND THEIR ENGLISH LISTENING SKILLS
Authors: Septy Adzanil Prima , Putri Afifa Nabilah
Published: August 2024

This study was to confirm a significant correlation between students' engagement with English YouTube podcasts and their listening skills. This co-relational research studied students of grade XI IPS-1 at SMAN 1 Solok Selatan of West Sumatra Province selected from some cluster random sampling technique comprising 36 students. The research employed a listening test and a set of questionnaires to collect the data. As a result of data analysis, this research revealed a positive correlation between the intensity of students' engagement with English YouTube podcasts and their listening skills. The calculated correlation coefficient (r_calculated) for this research was 0.717, surpassing the critical value (r_table) of 0.329 at a significance level of 0.05 and degrees of freedom (df = n - 2). This indicates that the calculated correlation was higher than the critical value (0.717 >0.329). To conclude, the research accepted the alternative hypothesis, affirming a significant correlation between students' intensity in watching English YouTube podcasts and their listening skills. Considering these findings, it is recommended that teachers incorporate YouTube podcasts into their teaching resources, creating a more engaging learning environment and motivating students to use YouTube for educational purposes, thereby enhancing their listening skills. Furthermore, students are encouraged to actively work on improving their listening skills by exploring various YouTube channels, including podcasts and other English audio resources. These efforts will contribute significantly to their language proficiency individually.
EIGHTH-GRADE STUDENTS’ SPEAKING ANXIETY IN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Authors: Meyshen Meyriza  , Hasanah Amalia , Desvitasari Deta
Published: August 2024

This study aimed to find out the description of the students’ speaking anxiety and to find out the factors that influence the students’ speaking anxiety. The researcher used a mixed method to obtain the data. For a quantitative sample, the researcher involved 80 students in the eighth grade of SMP Lematang Lestari. In collecting the data, the researcher used the PSCAS questionnaire instrument from Yaikhong and Usaha (2012) to obtain quantitative data and interviews to obtain qualitative data. From the results of the questionnaire, the anxiety level category was determined to be 3 categories, namely high (7.5%), medium (65%), and low (27.5%) anxiety level. The researcher used a homogeneous sampling approach to take samples. After that, for a qualitative sample, six students who had a high level of speaking anxiety were selected to be interviewed to find out the factors that influence students’ speaking anxiety. To analyze quantitative data, the researcher used descriptive statistics and to analyze qualitative data the researcher used thematic analysis. In conclusion, the results of the study show that the description of students’ speaking anxiety at SMP Lematang Lestari Muara Enim is mostly at a medium level of anxiety, namely 65%. Furthermore, after identifying the results of the interviews, from the things that were felt by the students, the researcher then drew 3 themes that became factors that influenced the eighth-grade students’ speaking anxiety at SMP Lematang Lestari Muara Enim, namely communication apprehension, test anxiety, and fear of negative evaluation.
IMPROVING STUDENTS’ UNDERSTANDING OF ENGLISH PROVERBS THROUGH KAHOOT APPLICATION
Authors: Pradana Ami , Prayudha.S Joko , Yuni Hestuti Tri
Published: August 2024

One of the topics that students must learn in English literature class is English proverbs. Proverb is one of the old works of literature that students must master especially in English literature classrooms, as an elective subject in high school. This study aims to find out the improvement of students’ understanding of English proverbs by using the Kahoot application. The present research used Classroom Action Research (CAR) to help students improve their understanding of English proverb materials. The sample in this research is 36 students who have taken English literature at the school. Data was obtained through observation and tests about the implementation of English proverbs. This research uses the Arikunto stage. Each cycle consists of four stages, (1) the action planning stage, (2) the action implementation stage, (3) the observation and inner achievement stage, and (4) the analysis and reflection stage. Research instruments use student learning outcomes. Data analysis uses the percentage technique. The result explained that students’ understanding of English proverbs increased, namely, from cycle I of class X MIPA F, 23 students got a score of 77, with the KKM standard score of 75. In cycle II, 34 students got scores greater than 80, and the others got scores less than 80. Based on the actions taken, it can be concluded that the use of Kahoot applications can improve students’ understanding of English proverbs.
A FLASHCARD JOURNEY:
Authors: Hidayah Nurul , Syarifah Hanina , Fortinasari Paulina Besty , Aisyah Siti Nur , Sunarsih Wigati , Insani Fadhia Bimala Nur , Ria Sinta
Published: August 2024

Teaching English as a foreign language can be said to transform the best knowledge of acquired language from the teacher to the students.  This study investigates the transformative impact of using flashcards in English language learning at SDN Potrobangsan 3, under the guidance of an English teacher in Magelang. This study uses a descriptive qualitative method with data collection by interviewing an English teacher at SDN Potrobangsan 3. The innovative use of flashcards triggers students' enthusiasm for English learning activities. Using clear and engaging visual aids, these flashcards improve various aspects of vocabulary acquisition, listening comprehension, and oral communication skills. Flashcards transform passive listeners into active participants in decoding language. In addition to improving listening skills, flashcards act as a confidence booster in verbal communication. The English teacher becomes a stage where each flashcard fosters engagement, participation, and a passion for learning. The genuine enthusiasm of the students, coupled with the passion of the teacher, weaves a creative and meaningful teaching and learning activity at SDN Potrobangsan 3.
PENERAPAN DOKTRIN FOREIGN EQUIVALENTS LANGUAGE YANG MEMBERIKAN MANFAAT HUKUM BAGI PEMILIK HAK ATAS MEREK YANG TIDAK DAPAT DIDAFTAR
Authors: Atmadja Hendra Tanu , Wahyono Wahyono
Published: August 2024

Penelitian ini mengevaluasi penerapan Doktrin Padanan Bahasa Asing (Doctrine of Foreign Equivalents) yang memberikan manfaat hukum bagi pemilik hak atas merek yang tidak dapat didaftarkan di Indonesia. Dengan menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif yang melibatkan analisis dokumen hukum dan studi kasus, penelitian ini mengidentifikasi kurangnya ketentuan dalam undang-undang merek Indonesia mengenai penerapan doktrin ini. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa merek-merek seperti "Firefox" dan "Kopitiam" menghadapi kesulitan dalam pendaftaran, yang menimbulkan ketidakpastian hukum. Studi ini memberikan rekomendasi kebijakan untuk meningkatkan kejelasan dan kepastian hukum bagi pemilik merek yang menggunakan bahasa asing.
KARAKTERISTIK DAN PENERAPAN CHANGE ORDER PADA KONTRAK KERJA KONSTRUKSI YANG TERJADI DI INDONESIA
Authors: Nachrawi Gunawan , Heliany Ina
Published: August 2024

Indonesia saat ini sedang melakukan pembenahan di segala bidang, termasuk dalam bidang ekonomi. Dalam rangka mempercepat pertumbuhan dan pemerataan ekonomi,  Pemerintah Republik Indonesia gencar melakukan pembangunan infrastruktur. Pembangunan Infrastruktur ini dilaksanakan oleh penyedia jasa yang melakukan perikatan lewat kontrak dengan pengguna jasa yaitu kontrak terintegrasi Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC). Dalam pelaksanaan EPC terdapat kemungkinan  perubahan (change order) dalam kontrak tersebut. Permasalahan yang akan dibahas dalam penelitian ini adalah : Bagaimanakah karakteristik kontrak kerja konstruksi terintegrasi EPC? Apakah yang menjadi penyebab terjadinya perubahan (change order)? Dan bagaimanakah penyelesaian Change Order tersebut? Metode penelitian hukum yang dipergunakan adalah metode kualitatif, Berdasarkan hasil penelitian didapati bahwa karakteristik kontrak kerja konstruksi EPC adalah bentuk pengaturan kontrak dimana Kontraktor EPC bertanggung jawab atas semua kegiatan dan mengitegrasikan kegiatan mulai dari desain (Engineering), pengadaan (Procurement), sampai konstruksi (Construction) dan commissioning. Penyebab change order karena  pandemi Covid-19 adalah pada klausula change in law dan exceptional event seperti yang diatur pada Silver Book of FIDIC. Penyelesaian change order adalah penyelesaian yang bersifat murah, cepat, profesional, adil, final, dan mengikat dengan metode direct negotiation.
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Authors: Nugraha Luthfi Septiyan
Published: August 2024

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Economía circular, innovación tecnológica y sustentabilidad: Casos de estudio
Authors: Reséndiz Vega Marisol , Molina Morejón Víctor Manuel , Palos Cerda Gloria Cristina , Morales Rivas Jesús Gerardo , Rosales Salinas Isidro Guillermo , Avitia Rodríguez Jessica Alejandra , Ramírez Hernández Javier Jesús , Sánchez Sulú Nancy Verónica , Calvo Contreras Cecilia Margarita , Sánchez de la Cruz Alicia , Ramírez Sánchez Jonathan , Peña Cheng Lourdes Magdalena , Prado Rebolledo Isela , Mendoza Araujo Luis Gerardo , Tinoco Navarro Clara Margarita , Robles Francia Víctor Hugo , De la Cruz Caballero Adriana Mariela , Martínez Cervantes Nancy Fabiola , Robles Ramos Víctor Adrián , Ramírez Alba Cecilia Erika , Montes Díaz Jesús Máximo , Ramírez Escamilla Héctor Guadalupe , Martínez Rodríguez María Concepción , Vera Martínez Martín Cutberto , Montoya Ramírez Mario Kevin , Méndez Sánchez Jesús Iván , Rodríguez Palacios Uriel , Andrade Domínguez Fabián Jared , Narváez Alonso Juan Pablo , Pizaña Castro Alejando Emilio , Ventura Saldaña Ximena , Tristán Méndez Roberto , Palomo Ramos Jonathan Ulises , Velázquez Sahagón Francisco Javier , Vázquez García Juan Iván , Preciado Rocha Amneris Aída , Huerta González Juana María , Martínez Torres Rosa Elia , Rivera Acosta Patricia , Vega Martínez Javier Eduardo , Martínez Serna María del Carmen , Bautista Sánchez María del Carmen , Cruz Delgado Daniela
Published: August 2024

La humanidad es cada vez más consciente de la necesidad de cuidar el planeta, es decir, de mantener los ecosistemas, recursos naturales, áreas verdes, diversidad vegetal y animal, así como todo lo relacionado con el medio ambiente y el cambio climático. Para ello, se han implementado en los últimos años una serie de estrategias que buscan, de manera directa o indirecta, avanzar hacia una cultura en el cuidado de las condiciones ambientales que permitirán garantizar la vida para las futuras generaciones, entre las que destacan la definición de los ODS, la huella de carbono, la huella hídrica, la huella ecológica, la economía circular, la responsabilidad social, empresarial o corporativa, la taxonomía sostenible, los bonos de carbono, bonos verdes, la economía solidaria, el uso de energías renovables, entre muchas otras. En particular, la economía circular busca poner límites al actual proceso de producción-consumo para que transite de modelo lineal-intensivo, en el uso de recursos naturales para producir-consumir-desechar, hacia uno alternativo que permita minimizar el uso de insumos, generación de desechos y de emisiones contaminantes a través de la aplicación de prácticas como reducir, reciclar, intercambiar, reutilizar, rediseñar, renovar, reparar, restaurar, refabricar y recuperar. Esta obra permite dar a conocer estudios de caso, en diferentes sectores económicos, sobre prácticas que abonan al cuidado del ambiente desde un enfoque de la economía circular, de la innovación tecnológica y de la sustentabilidad.
Advancing Circular Economy in Nigeria's Built Environment: The Roles of Industrial Design within Multidisciplinary Teams
Authors: E. Odji, , O. O. Oni,
Published: August 2024

This study explores the transformative potential of Industrial Design innovations, skills, theories, principles and methodologies, in advancing the circular economy within the built environment, with emphasis on Nigeria. A narrative literature review methodology was adopted. Emphasising their roles in driving efficiency, sustainability, and adaptability, Industrial Design principles, innovations, skills, theories, and/or methodologies are examined in relation to their contributions to enhancing flexibility, reducing developmental or construction timelines, and promoting resource efficiency as well as environmental aesthetics and stewardship. The study’s outcomes show that Industrial Design plays key roles in the promotion of circular economy through material efficiency and optimisation, disassembly and reuse, resource recovery and recycling, user centric design and community engagement, persuasive designs in the built environment as well as in the conversion of wastes to usable materials, aesthetic components and equipment. As urbanisation advances and environmental degradation worsens in Nigeria, this study underscores the relevance and impact of Industrial Design (as a field of design practice) in fostering innovative solutions for the wellbeing of both the present and future generations. The research advocates for the integration of multidisciplinary design teams and a holistic approach to design, empowering professionals to create sustainable and thriving communities. It, among others, recommends that greater recognition be accorded the roles of Industrial Designers and other environment-related professions in advancing circular economy and sustainability in the built environment.
Impact of Youth Unemployment on Economic Growth in Nigeria: A Review Paper
Authors: T. M. Akinbola,
Published: August 2024

Youth unemployment is a critical socio-economic issue in Nigeria, with far-reaching implications for the country's economic growth and stability. This review paper examines recent research on the impact of youth unemployment on economic growth in Nigeria, synthesizing findings from various studies to provide a comprehensive understanding of the dynamics at play. The paper highlights the significant negative relationship between youth unemployment and economic growth, exploring mechanisms such as reduced productivity, increased social costs, skill atrophy, lower aggregate demand, and discouraged investment. The review also discusses the effectiveness of current policies aimed at mitigating youth unemployment and offers recommendations for new policy interventions. Key challenges and limitations in the existing literature are identified, including gaps in longitudinal studies, regional and gender disparities, and data quality. The paper concludes by emphasizing the need for targeted and sustained efforts to address youth unemployment to foster sustainable economic growth in Nigeria.
The Correlation Between the Value of Global Marketing Advertisements and Nigeria's Balance of Trade Performance
Authors: O. J. Ekpe , E. O. Zeal , E. O. Imade
Published: August 2024

This study assesses the relationship between the value of global marketing advertisements and Nigeria's balance of trade performance. The dependent variable is Nigeria Trade Balance (NTB) while the independent variables are Global advertisement market value (GAMV), Global inflation rate (GINFR) and Global interest rate growth (GIR). Secondary data was utilized (2018–2023). The research employed descriptive statistics, Augmented Dickey-Fuller (ADF), and Ordinary Least Square (OLS) at a 5% significance level. Results: R= 0.953, adjusted R= 0.883, indicating a strong fit of the model to the data. It was recommended that Nigeria should diversify marketing strategies to include local and regional campaigns, digital marketing and influencer partnerships; mitigate global inflation impacts; diversify exports; stabilize the naira; increase forex reserves; and strengthen trade ties. To counter global interest rate effects, Nigeria should invest in less sensitive sectors, enhance financial resilience, promote fixed-rate financing, and foster domestic investment.
Colorectal anastomosis dehiscence - a solution with quality of life – Case Report
Authors: Amado Fabíola , Ferreira Alexandra , Lamas Marta , Cortez Luis
Published: August 2024

Rectal cancer is the fifth most frequent neoplasm in both sexes in Portugal. Anterior rectal resection has become the gold standard in the treatment of this condition and surgical treatment is the only cure. The rate of low rectal anastomotic leak (AL) is approximately 10% of all ALs in colorectal surgery. Management of AL is variable and could be challenging. Endo-SPONGE (a type of endoscopic vacuum therapy (EVT)) has been applied in the management of ALs after colorectal surgery. In the literature, EVT has been shown to accelerate wound healing by increasing local blood flow, reducing bacterial load and stimulating the growth of granulation tissue; it has the advantages of being less invasive than surgery, reducing hospital stay time and reducing the risk of complications; however, it can present some risks such as bleeding, infection, intestinal perforation and intestinal obstruction. In this paper, we describe EVT as a method for treating AL after rectal resection that appears to be a minimally invasive, safe and effective treatment modality for patients with a significant colorectal leak without any generalized peritonitis with high clinical and technical success rates.
The Influence of Academic Supervision and Teacher's Work Motivation on Teacher’s Competence in MTs Negeri of Palembang
Authors: Aisyah Siti , Fitria Happy , Eddy Syaiful
Published: August 2024

This study was conducted to describe the effect of academic supervision and teacher work motivation on teacher competence, either partially or simultaneously. The method used in this research is descriptive quantitative. The results achieved from the research that has been done state that partially academic supervision can have a positive and significant influence on teacher competence MTs Negeri throughout Palembang City; as well as with other partial tests that teacher work motivation can have a positive and significant influence on teacher competence; Meanwhile, the simultaneous test stated that academic supervision and teacher work motivation were able to have a positive and significant influence on teacher competence in MTs Negeri throughout Palembang City with a high level of influence.
The Use of Project Based Learning to Improve Students’ Reading Ability for Second-Year Students at MTsN 1 Kota Bengkulu
Authors: Febriani Hanura
Published: August 2024

This study investigates the impact of Project-Based Learning (PBL) on the reading abilities and motivation of second-year students at MTsN 1 Kota Bengkulu Utilizing a classroom action research approach, the research was conducted over two cycles, each comprising planning, action, observation, and reflection phases. The results indicate a significant improvement in both student reading performance and motivation. In Cycle I, the majority of students (42.4%) achieved a ‘Good’ performance level, while a considerable number (30.3%) fell into the ‘Low’ category, and 18.2% failed. Observations highlighted moderate engagement and participation, with students showing limited enthusiasm for reading tasks. Cycle II demonstrated marked improvements, with 46.7% of students achieving ‘Good’ performance and a significant increase in those reaching ‘Very Good’ (26.7%) and ‘Excellent’ (10%) levels. Notably, the ‘Failed’ category was eliminated. Observations revealed heightened engagement, active participation, and increased motivation, attributed to the interactive and real-world relevant nature of PBL. The role of the teacher as a facilitator was crucial in maintaining high levels of student motivation and engagement. The findings suggest that PBL is an effective instructional strategy for enhancing reading skills and motivation. Continued implementation of PBL, combined with ongoing teacher training and diverse project offerings, is recommended to sustain and further improve student outcomes.
Educational Problems of tribal women
Authors: V. Patel Sanjay
Published: August 2024

After independence, Indian society has rapidly become committed to all-round development. Acceptance of Indian Constitution's mandates of gender equality, special facilities for backward groups, etc., the process of change has brought about change in the backward communities, but the tribal communities living in rural areas in many remote areas have not seen any deep impact of this change. Among them, tribal women have traditionally had a low status in backward communities. Among them the status is low due to lack of education and lack of access to mass media. Also there is a lack of empowerment. As a result the women of the tribal communities have to face multiple problems in which the educational problems of the tribal women is a serious issue which hampers their development.