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The Influences of Social Media on Eating Disorder Risk
Authors: Ye Carissa
Published: December 2023

As a society, people are approaching an informational age, a period where people are in constant communication through various applications and platforms. One emerging tool is social media, an online platform that can be used to communicate, post information, share opinions, and document photos. As more people use social media, there are risks of misinformation and triggering content being spread. This phenomenon is beginning to affect its users’ mental health, such as mood regulation and eating behaviors. Eating disorders are becoming more prevalent, especially in adolescents and teenagers. Researchers have conducted studies analyzing the influences social media has on users’ mindsets and eating behaviors. They found that social media has contributed to the rise of eating disorders by fostering unhealthy peer comparisons, promoting an unhealthy ideal body, and normalizing disordered eating patterns. The content the users’ view online affects their mental functioning and leaves them more susceptible to developing an eating disorder to achieve a societal standard at any cost. To combat this dilemma, psychologists have started focusing on social media usage related interventions to minimize the risk factors contributing to eating disorders. These interventions consist of social media literacy campaigns, raising awareness about the influence of social media, and developing a growth mindset. Changing the way the user uses social media is how psychologists are attempting to solve this issue. Future research should focus on long-term benefits of these interventions and continue focusing on ways to decrease the negative impacts of social media on individuals’ mindset and behaviors.
Effective Strategies to Motivate Primary and Secondary School Students to Learn Chinese
Authors: Shi Jialei
Published: December 2023

Chinese learning motivation is the internal motivation that directly promotes students' Chinese learning, and for primary and secondary school students, strengthening Chinese learning motivation plays an important role in the improvement of their performance and overall development. In order to address this often talked about issue, this paper starts from analysing the conceptual composition of Chinese learning motivation, collating and analysing and synthesizing the current empirical research, and arriving at the factors affecting students' Chinese learning motivation. Chinese learning motivation is mainly divided into internal factors including students' personal Chinese learning motivation and learning interest, and external factors including family, school and society. On this basis, this paper refers to the first-line research results on enhancing Chinese learning motivation at home and abroad, and combines the author's investigation and teaching practice experience to explore effective strategies to enhance students' Chinese learning motivation from internal factors including reasonable attribution, internal motivation for learning, self-regulation ability, and external factors including Chinese classroom teaching, the role of Chinese teachers' transformation and students' learning life.
Towards Solving School Enrollment of Migrant Workers' Children: Inspiration and promotion on the education model of World Association of United World Colleges
Authors: Zhang Zhidong
Published: December 2023

With the development of China's economy, the number of migrant workers is increasing. Due to the urban-rural dual economic structure and the differences in education level between urban and rural areas, the problem of compulsory education in the accompanying children of a new generation of migrant workers has come to the forefront. It is especially manifested in the difficulties for children of migrant workers integrating into urban schools, such as failure in language communication, lack of adaptability to the school atmosphere, lagging behind in school performance, and even falling into psychological problems. Therefore, it is urgent to help children of migrant workers to integrate into their schools. In fact, the education model of World Association of United World Colleges (UWC) is considered as a potentially promising solution with focusing on cultivating global citizenship and social responsibility. It improves students' comprehensive quality and ability through cross-cultural exchanges and practical activities, which helps migrant workers' children to better adapt to the social environment, and enhances their competitiveness and development prospects. Hence, such an education model could also provide us with a new idea and methodology. We could draw lessons from the model and promote its excellent philosophy to help children of migrant workers to integrate into their schools.
Research on Early Childhood Sexual Education in China
Authors: Jiang Jiawen
Published: December 2023

Traditional Chinese ideology and social customs have exerted a certain influence on the field of sex education. Sex education has long been regarded as a sensitive and taboo subject, causing many Chinese to remain silent on the issue or to regard it as an unspeakable secret. As a result of this phenomenon, China has been relatively weak in terms of children's sex education, and even in some areas, sex education is almost blank. Nevertheless, the importance of children's sex education cannot be overstated. For children, recognizing their own bodies, understanding the concept of gender, learning to protect themselves, and developing good habits are all crucial life skills. This study adopted the literature analysis method to read and analyze the relevant research literature in depth, and to explore how to improve children's sexuality education in China from the three levels of society, family, and school. This will not only help children establish a correct concept of sexual knowledge, but also enable them to better understand and accept sex in the future, thus avoiding the possible psychological pressure and distress caused by a lack of sexual knowledge. The conclusion of this study emphasizes that only through the joint efforts of society, schools and families can a comprehensive improvement in children's sex education be achieved.
Application of TBLT (Task-based language teaching approach) in English teaching in junior high schools and universities
Authors: Chen Chuhan
Published: December 2023

Task-based Language Teaching (TBLT) offers a student-centered approach that encourages meaningful interactions and authentic language use, aligning with the growing emphasis on communicative language teaching. Researching TBLT can contribute to improving English language teaching practices by exploring innovative instructional methods. Thus, through literature review, this paper provides an overview on the application and effects of TBLT in English language education in middle school and university settings. In addition, the demerits of TBLT are also analyzed to provide a critical view and suggestions. This paper aims to examine the rationale for researching TBLT in English language teaching, discuss the research methods employed, outline the main themes explored, and emphasize the importance of such research.
The Influence of Parental Migration on Left-behind Children’s Development in China
Authors: Song Yifan
Published: December 2023

Both the number of migrant workers and the number of kids being left behind have substantially increased since the programme was opened up. This study attempts to show how parental migration affects children who are left behind and explore the causes of such negative effects. It turns out that when parents move away, it has a variety of repercussions on the children who are left behind, including their emotional health, academic performance, level of cooperation, and cognitive development. Governments must play a crucial role towards enhancing the living conditions for children who have been left behind in rural areas. This includes providing more opportunities for migrant workers to reunite with their families, providing greater opportunities and time for parents to watch their children, and emphasising relative caring policies in teachers' daily lesson plans. Rural families also have to change their mindset for degrees, and giving more expectations of their children’s learning.
Research on the Outlook of Outdoor Education in China
Authors: Liu Ruijia
Published: December 2023

As a teaching method, outdoor education plays an important role in supporting sustainable development. This paper mainly introduces the development of outdoor education in China, the difficulties encountered in the development of outdoor education in China and the corresponding suggestions and measures. The development of outdoor education in China is immature, and the institutions lack a professional system. The development of outdoor education is hindered by China family planning and the support of exam-oriented education. The lack of outdoor education leads to an increase in the number of adolescents’ anxiety and obesity. Students cannot be enlightened in advance, so as to determine their favorite professional direction. Finally, Chinese outdoor education organizations can learn from mature institutions and improve the quality of Chinese outdoor education through security, professional knowledge and grants. According to the thought of Confucius, a great Chinese educator, he emphasized enlightening thoughts in the natural environment. Chinese educational organizations can draw on the experience of outdoor education in Finland and learn interdisciplinary knowledge of nature and society according to local characteristics.
The pricing strategies behind New Energy Vehicles price war: Taking Tesla and XPeng as examples
Authors: Zhu Zihui
Published: December 2023

With the acceleration of the new energy vehicle industry, many automobile companies have entered the market and formed a competitive situation. Tesla, as the leader of the initial producer of energy storage equipment and new energy vehicles, further lowered the price at the beginning of the year and had a great impact on the price war of new energy vehicles. XPeng, an AI+Internet-based intelligent car manufacturer, followed Tesla’s pace in the price war. However, it can be found that XPeng’s revenue level is not up to expectations after the price reduction, while Tesla’s sales are increasing annually and its market share occupies the forefront. Therefore, the success of Tesla and the pricing strategy factors behind it can help XPeng, an emerging domestic automobile brand, find the current bottleneck and provide an important reference value for future development. This paper analyzes the development status of Tesla and XPeng and three factors affecting prices through case comparison. The study found that Tesla and XPeng differ in managerial decisions and production factors. XPeng has higher supply chain costs, no emerging battery technology, limited brand positioning, and insufficient demand. Hence, changes need to be made to enhance XPeng’s competitiveness.
Grammar Instruction in Communicative Language Teaching: Balancing Fluency and Accuracy for Language Proficiency
Authors: Zhang Tongxin
Published: December 2023

In this essay, we delve into the significance of teaching grammar within the context of Communicative Language Teaching (CLT). We explore the shift from traditional rote memorization methods to a more holistic, communication-centered approach and its implications for language learners. The essay discusses how teaching grammar in a CLT-based curriculum encourages authentic language use, balances accuracy and fluency, fosters learner autonomy, aligns with modern language competence perspectives, and allows for differentiated instruction. It also emphasizes the need for continuous professional development in this evolving field. This essay showcases the evolution of English language teaching, presenting grammar as a tool for meaningful communication, and highlights the future of language instruction in the globalized world.
Population Aging: The Demand caused by the Serious Trend and Its Impact on the Healthcare System
Authors: Ma Chuqi , Sun Yue
Published: December 2023

Beginning with the problem of lacking of labor forces, the reduction of the production, a problem is shown on the stage of the society, the population ageing. It has been a hot topic and the serious situation discussed in several countries, for instance, China, Japan, Italy, Germany, Finland. This caused problems of lacking of enough resources to provide them with indemnity. The cost of money and labor forces of the aging population solution show a trend of raising.  It is generally believed that, during the past years, the birth rate was controlled because of family planning. Meanwhile, in the fast-developing world, the cost of education, medicine and other necessary issues should be considered when raising children. This has brought too much pressure. Consequently, although the elderly are able to live longer with the help of technologies, few people hope to give birth to new kids. That leads to the increasing of the percentage of old people in population. Authors met to discuss, validate and come to a consensus around the main points, bone of contention, and future development trends.
Capitalist Critique: Exploring Citizen Kane and Midnight Cowboy Through Cinematic Geography
Authors: Zheng Hanlei
Published: December 2023

This research underscores the importance of interdisciplinary approaches in film analysis. By juxtaposing films like Citizen Kane and Midnight Cowboy, it illuminates nuanced critiques of capitalism, revealing how different social classes perceive and interact with this economic system. This promotes a reconsideration of the influences of capitalism and symbolism in cinematic geography on a personal level. This essay analyzes these two films alongside several scholarly articles and studies that explore similar themes, offering fresh insights from renowned thinkers. Furthermore, this essay highlights the role of cinematic geography, indicating its potential to serve as a powerful tool for deeper film analysis. These insights offer a valuable lens through which individuals can reflect on their own experiences within capitalist societies.
Evaluation and Discussion on the Sustainable Development of Higher Education
Authors: Yang Shichong , Dong Yujie , Sheng Tianyi
Published: December 2023

Though the higher education system has great significance to a nation, compelling model to evaluate the higher education system is currently lacking. Due to changes in the social environment, such as the epidemic, countries’ requirements for the health and sustainability of the higher education system are gradually increasing. To assess this system, a thorough evaluation model is established by k-means cluster analysis and TOPSIS analysis. 15 indicators in 8 countries from the Global Competitiveness Report (2009-2019) are selected. In addition, we choose China to do the further analysis. Calculation results of factor analysis show that there are 5 indicators with greater influence among 15 indicators. It makes sense to increase the weights of these five indicators in China for more sustainable development.
Screening of Vigna subterranean L. Verdc. accessions for waterlogging stress tolerance
Authors: Okon Okon Godwin , Archibong Augustine Effiong , Akata Ofonime Raphael , Nyong Imikan Anyieokpon , Akpan Ekomobong Etinam
Published: December 2023

This study evaluated the influence of waterlogging stress on the growth of six (6) accessions (TvSu-1, TvSu-2, TvSu-3, TvSu-4, TvSu-5, and TvSu-10) of Vigna subterranean in a pot experiment. The experiment was setup in a complete block design (CBD) with 3 replicates per treatment. Results of growth parameters of V. subterranean accessions under waterlogging stress, such as plant height, leaf area, petiole length, and number of nodes, were significantly (p = 0.05) decreased when compared to their controls after 8 weeks of planting. For shoot length, TvSu-2 (1.60 ± 0.20 cm) and TvSu-4 (1.60 ± 0.20 cm) recorded the highest values, while TvSu-5 (1.23 ± 0.03) and TvSu-10 (1.23 ± 0.03) had the lowest values, respectively. TvSu-5 (19.03 ± 0.59 cm2) and TvSu-10 (19.03 ± 0.59 cm2) recorded the highest values in leaf area (LA), while TvSu-3 (14.40 ± 0.51 cm2) had the lowest LA. For total photosynthetic pigment (TPP), TvSu-2, TvSu-4, and TvSu-10 had the highest values, with 57.35 ± 1.82 mg/kg, 55.80 ± 2.70 mg/kg, and 55.77 ± 1.90 mg/kg, respectively. TvSu-3 (41.50 ± 8.29 mg/kg) maintained the lowest value. In petiole length, TvSu-5 (15.23 ± 0.33 cm) and TvSu-4 (14.20 ± 0.66cm) had the highest values, while TvSu-3 (8.97 ± 0.33 cm) had the lowest. For the number of nodes, TvSu-2 (15.00 ± 1.76) and TvSu-4 (12.00 ± 1.73) recorded the highest values, while TvSu-10 (10.00 ± 1.00) had the lowest value. Biomass yield analysis of the stressed V. subterranean showed that total fresh weight (TFW), root length (RL), root fresh weight (RFW), shoot fresh weight (SFW), leaf fresh weight (LFW), leaf turgid weight (LTW), total dry weight (TDW), root dry weight (RDW), shoot dry weight (SDW), and leaf dry weight (LDW) of the six accessions were significantly (p = 0.05) decreased when compared to their control. Tvsu-5 had a better biomass yield when compared to other accessions, recording the highest values in SDW (1.62 g), RDW (0.55 g), LFW (0.75 g), SFW (10.31 g), and RL (18.53 ± 0.66). Conclusively, waterlogging stress negatively impacted V. subterranean accessions, but Tvsu-5 had a better waterlogging stress tolerance than other accessions, especially TvSu-3, which was generally poor.
Application of New Polymer Flocculants in Industrial Wastewater Treatment
Authors: Popenda Agnieszka , Bajdur Wioletta
Published: December 2023

Polymer flocculants are used in wastewater treatment processes, and the necessity and universality of their use result from changes in production technologies, also causing variability in the parameters of treated wastewater. Industrial wastewater contains a substrate that is difficult to biodegrade (BOD5/COD < 0.02), and the presence of toxic compounds makes it necessary to treat them in many stages before discharging them to the receiver or reusing. The study aimed to assess the possibility of using a new generation flocculent to support coagulation. The research was conducted on mine water originating from hard coal mines and on treated coke wastewater from the biological sewage treatment plant. The synthesis of copolymers of acrylamide with acrylic acid and acrylamide with acrylonitrile allowed the extraction of effective products – flocculents with specific properties, supporting the coagulation process and reducing the parameters of contaminants in treated industrial wastewater. Compared to commercial polyelectrolyte Praestol, copolymers of acrylamide with acrylic acid removed turbidity more effectively than acrylamide-acrylonitrile copolymers.
Product Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) as a Tool for Environmental Management
Authors: Bajdur Wioletta , Zielińska Anetta , Gronba-Chyła Anna
Published: December 2023

Life Cycle Assessment, included in company environmental management methods, has particular importance in marketing management. Analysis of dangers to the environment through tools such as the LCA method allows for comparisons of alternative company management strategies. LCA is characterised as a technique for environmental management that enables environmental impact assessment of the product, process, industry, and even the comprehensive economic sector. LCA also influences decisions regarding environmental policy modification, but most importantly, it influences a company's marketing activities. The LCA technique is applied the world over with great effectiveness in studying specific phases of a product's life cycles – from 'birth to death'; however, Poland's experience in this domain constitutes continuously developing research areas. The experience of foreign research centres confirms the possibility of applying LCA techniques in supporting environmental risk assessment of innovative technologies where LCA is used to study the environmental impact of a new generation product, i.e. flocculants from polymer wastes. This article presents the results of a study of the effectiveness of applying a new generation of polyelectrolyte (gained from polystyrene waste) in treating industrial wastewater and the LCA environmental impact assessment, which was carried out using SimaPro software. Based on the analysis of the results of the application of sodium salts of sulfone derivatives of polystyrene in the treatment of mine water, it was found that these products significantly reduced the pollution indicators of mine water from KWK1. Accordingly, they provided the basis for the development of technical-scale technology.
CIÊNCIA-CIDADÃ E SUAS POTENCIALIDADES NA CONTRIBUIÇÃO AO CONHECIMENTO E ESTUDO DAS AVES BRASILEIRAS: UMA SÍNTESE
Authors: Tubelis Dárius Pukenis , Mendonça Luiz Gonzaga Alves
Published: December 2023

A ciência-cidadã envolve, entre outras ações, a aquisição de registros de elementos da natureza por milhares de cidadãos que atuam de maneira voluntária para disponibilizar informação a ser utilizada por cientistas em pesquisas sobre a biodiversidade. Este estudo teve como objetivo apresentar uma síntese de potenciais utilidades que registros fotográficos obtidos por cidadãos-cientistas, e depositados em bases de dados como as de eBird e WikiAves, podem trazer para cientistas que visam investigar aspectos da avifauna brasileira. Uma coletânea de estudos científicos que utilizaram tais registros tiveram seus resultados brevemente descritos. Além disso, foram apresentados exemplos de registros cuja contribuição pode ir além da informação sobre a localidade e data de ocorrência das espécies. Ressaltamos que quando examinados numa compilação e análise de fotografias, registros podem contribuir para o estudo de aspectos da biologia das aves. Com este trabalho, espera-se que cidadãos e jovens ornitólogos percebam ainda mais o potencial do conteúdo de bases de dados como as WikiAves e eBird para abrigar informações valiosas ao conhecimento da avifauna encontrada no Brasil. Entre as recomendações para cidadãos-cientistas estão: (1) a contínua obtenção de fotografias a serem depositadas em bases de dados, (2) o incentivo desta prática de atividades a familiares, colegas e demais cidadãos, (3) a preocupação em apresentar corretamente dados sobre a localidade e data dos registros, e (4) a disponibilidade para responder perguntas feitas por cientistas que venham a elaborar pesquisas sobre espécies brasileiras através do uso de tais registros fotográficos.
A PSICOLOGIA DO ESPORTE NA EQUIPE MULTIPROFISSIONAL EM ATLETAS DE NATAÇÃO
Authors: Lopes Maiára de Souza
Published: December 2023

Este estudo visa investigar a influência da psicologia do esporte em uma equipe multiprofissional sobre o desempenho esportivo e o bem-estar de atletas de natação. Utilizando uma abordagem de pesquisa bibliográfica, revisamos trabalhos recentes e clássicos relacionados à psicologia do esporte, equipe multiprofissional e atletas de natação. Nossas análises revelaram que a colaboração entre profissionais da equipe multiprofissional, aliada a estratégias psicológicas, pode impactar positivamente a performance e o bem-estar dos atletas. A Teoria da Autodeterminação e a Teoria da Autoeficácia emergiram como pilares fundamentais para a motivação intrínseca e o desenvolvimento da crença nas próprias capacidades. A gestão do estresse e o uso de estratégias de coping também desempenharam papéis essenciais. A presença da psicologia do esporte na equipe multiprofissional mostrou-se valiosa para otimizar o desempenho dos atletas de natação. A colaboração interdisciplinar resultou em abordagens mais holísticas para enfrentar desafios técnicos e emocionais. Este estudo ressalta a importância de abordar tanto os aspectos físicos quanto psicológicos dos atletas, com implicações significativas para a prática esportiva e a qualidade de vida. Futuras pesquisas devem continuar a explorar essa abordagem integrada para enriquecer ainda mais nosso entendimento sobre o impacto da psicologia do esporte na equipe multiprofissional em atletas de natação.
HUBUNGAN POLA ASUH DEMOKRATIS DENGAN MOTIVASI BELAJAR PADA REMAJA
Authors: Chintya Romansa
Published: December 2023

Penelitian yang penulis buat bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan pola asuh demokratis dengan motivasi belajar pada remaja. Pola asuh demokratis menurut Baumrind adalah dimana orang tua menuntun anaknya dalam bertindak dan memilih dan motivasi belajar adalah keinginan seseorang untuk meningkatkan semangat belajar dari diri sendiri atau dari luar untuk melakukan kegiatan belajar hingga mencapai satu tujuan. Metode yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah kuantitatif non eksperimental, pengambilan data menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Partisipan pada penelitian ini berjumlah 320 orang. Penelitian ini menggunakan instrumen pola asuh Authoritative yang diperoleh dari Bagian Riset dan Pengukuran fakultas Psikologi Universitas Tarumanagara untuk mengukur pola asuh demokratis, dan menggunakan Academic Motivation Scale-Short Indonesian Language Version untuk mengukur motivasi belajar. Dikarenakan data pola asuh bersifat nominal sehingga tidak memungkinkan adanya uji korelasi, peneliti menggunakan uji beda untuk mengukur kedua variabel. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan hasil terdapat hubungan antara pola asuh demokratis dengan motivasi belajar.
HUBUNGAN TINGKAT KEBISINGAN TERHADAP TEKANAN DARAH, NADI, SUHU, DAN PERNAFASAN DI PT. RAJAWALI PERKASA FURNITURE
Authors: Umaidah Indah , Handayani Prita Adisty , Solechan Achmad
Published: December 2023

Kebisingan merupakan salah satu contoh lingkungan yang memberikan dampak bagi pekerja. Kebisingan merupakan bunyi yang merusak kesehatan dan umumnya disebabkan oleh mesin kerja. Nilai ambang batas normal kebisingan dalam 8 jam kerja adalah 85dB. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis hubungan Tingkat Kebisingan Terhadap Tekanan Darah, Nadi, Suhu, dan Pernafasan di PT. Rajawali Perkasa Furniture Pati. Rancangan penelitian menggunakan Teknik observasi analitik dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Alat ukur yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah sound level meter, spigmomanometer digital, stopwatch, Pulse oximeter, dan lembar observasi. Jumlah sampel pada penelitian ini berjumlah 45 responden dengan teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan total sampling. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa terjadi hubungan yang signifikan antara tingkat kebisingan dengan tekanan darah p value (0,011) dan denyut nadi pada pekerja p value (0,004). Namun pada hipotesis Tingkat kebisingan terhadap suhu tubuh p value (0,553) dan pernafsan p value (0,516) tidak terdapat hubungan yang signifikan.Pada pekerja yang terpapar kebisingan diatas normal sebanyak 60% responden mengalami peningkatan tekanan darah normal tinggi, 28,9% nilai tekanan darah normal, 8,9% dengan stadium 1 dan 2,2% stadium 3. Responden yang mengalami takikardi sebanyak 86% dan 13,3% responden memiliki denyut nadi normal. 71,1% responden mengalami hipertermi, 6,7% diantaranya mengalami hipotermi. 82,2% responden memiliki nafas normal dan 17,8% responden memiliki nafas melebihi nilai normal.
Hubungan Pemeriksaan Triple Eliminasi terhadap Pencegahan Penyakit Menular Seksual pada Ibu Hamil
Authors: Kolifah Kolifah , Dwi Srirahandayani  , Erika Agung Mulyaningsih  , Mudhawaroh
Published: December 2023

The risk of vertical transmission of HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis B, and Syphilis from mother to child is significant. The likelihood of HIV/AIDS being transmitted vertically from mother to kid varies between 20% and 45%, for syphilis it ranges from 69% to 80%, and for Hepatitis B it surpasses 90%. Every expectant mother has triple screening for HIV, Syphilis, and Hepatitis B to reduce the risk of transmission to the newborn. As to the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia (2019), it is obligatory for pregnant women to undergo triple elimination screening to mitigate the transmission of HIV/AIDS, Syphilis, and Hepatitis B. The research aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the Triple Elimination Examination in preventing the spread of sexually transmitted illnesses among pregnant women in Mojongapit Village, Jombang.

This study is a retrospective cohort investigation that specifically examines mothers who had their babies in Mojongapit Village. Carry out study from June to August 2023. The study's independent variable is the triple elimination examination, whereas the dependent variable is the incidence of diseases transmitted from mother to newborn. A purposeful selection method was used to choose twenty-eight mothers who had previously given birth, and their history of triple elimination examination was observed. Performing analysis using the Spearman rank correlation approach.

The research revealed that 96.2% of the 25 mothers who were not infected with sexually transmitted illnesses had triple elimination examinations in the first trimester. The Spearman Rank statistical test resulted in a p value of 0.000, demonstrating a strong correlation between the occurrence of sexually transmitted infections and the implementation of triple elimination examinations in Mojongapit Village, Jombang.

The implementation of the triple elimination initiative, which includes screening, treatment, and is characterized by its cost-effectiveness and efficiency, has shown its effectiveness in avoiding the transmission of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B from mother to child.
Competencias digitales en estudiantes de ingeniería y ciencias sociales de una universidad - Perú
Authors: Cerrón Piñas Linda Ketty , Ramirez Calzada Elvis Vidal , Santos Bonilla Kosset Nelida , Taipe Javier Leoncio
Published: December 2023

El objetivo de la investigación fue determinar el nivel de desarrollo de la competencia digital entre los estudiantes de ingeniería y ciencias sociales de una universidad peruana. El estudio se enmarcó en un diseño descriptivo comparativo. Para ello, se empleó la técnica de la encuesta y como instrumento un cuestionario para recoger los datos de competencias digitales en estudiantes universitarios, lo cual abarcó 5 dimensiones: búsqueda de información y datos, comunicación, creación de contenidos, seguridad y resolución de problemas. La muestra estuvo conformada por 240 estudiantes. Los resultados revelaron que el porcentaje de desarrollo de competencias digitales entre los estudiantes de ingeniería alcanzó un 31,25%, mientras que en el caso de los estudiantes de ciencias sociales fue de 37,92%. En última instancia, se concluyó que el nivel de desarrollo de las competencias digitales entre ambos grupos de estudiantes, ingeniería y ciencias sociales no mostró diferencias significativas.
Embodiment in Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality Games: An Investigation on User Interface Haptic Controllers
Authors: GENIS ERGUN Burcin , ŞAHİNER Rıfat
Published: December 2023

Undoubtedly, virtual reality technologies stand out as one of the most rapidly expanding domains in the present era. Apart from features like clarity of vision, viewing angle and time distortion that are improving daily, user interfaces are another crucial part of this technology that is not talked about much but must be. This study investigates and summarizes the literature on wearable technology and haptic controllers, which serve as the player’s interface between virtual and augmented reality. The controllers and devices we investigate, try to achieve a holistic approach in the experience thus it appears to be a rich soil for future studies. Although many technological advancements and entirely new ones are anticipated, a thorough analysis of the phenomena of interaction, participation, and integration, as well as embodiment and presence, should shed light on the question of its scope, depth, assessment, and limitations.
Design Recommendations for Improving Immersion in Role-Playing Video Games. A Focus on Storytelling and Localisation
Authors: Cesário Vanessa , Ribeiro Mariana , Coelho António
Published: December 2023

This article investigates the role of storytelling in video game localisation and its impact on players’ immersion and overall gaming experience. While these topics have been extensively studied and developed within the research community, there is still a lack of information combining them in a practical study specific to a particular genre or video game. Using grounded theory, we conducted a study using The Witcher III: Wild Hunt as a case study (role-playing game). We had 41 participants play the video game in two localised versions (English and Brazilian-Portuguese), complete questionnaires, and be interviewed about their gameplay experience after each version. The results provided design recommendations to enhance video game immersion (language and voice-acting) and highlight certain aspects that game designers should consider to further intensify players’ immersion during gameplay.
Strategi Komunikasi Podcast Lewat Tengah Malam di Makassar dalam Menarik Pendengar
Authors: Pratiwi Indah Pratiwi , Meisuki Nawang Wulan
Published: December 2023

The “Lewat Tengah Malam” is a horror and crime genre podcast which is one of the popular podcasts in Makassar. The aim of this research is to determine the communication strategy of the “Lewat Tengah Malam” Podcast in Makassar, as well as the supporting and inhibiting factors in attracting listeners. The type of research is qualitative research with descriptive research type. Data collection techniques through interviews, documentation and observation with three informants. The research results show that the communication strategy to attract listeners' interest are unique, interesting and high-quality podcast content, ease of listening, and credible podcasters. This research also found that there are several supporting factors in the communication strategy of the “Lewat Tengah Malam” Podcast, including support from agencies, the use of social media, and the availability of adequate facilities. Meanwhile, the inhibiting factor is that there is a similarity in the content of the same story, but this can be overcome by presenting the story from a different point of view.
Movimiento Animalista y Políticas Públicas en Loja, entre 2016 y 2020
Authors: Jiménez Torres Johanna , Celi Toledo Israel
Published: December 2023

De conformidad con Inglehart y su teoría de los valores post materiales respecto al activismo en general, la presente investigación tiene como objetivo explicar la influencia del activismo animalista en las políticas públicas de Loja-Ecuador para el período entre los años 2016 a 2020, la ideología que comparten y los datos cualitativos que motivan su operatividad. La metodología utilizada es de corte cualitativo y se combina con dos técnicas: la entrevista y el análisis de archivo. El marco teórico está compuesto por la sociología de la acción colectiva aplicada a los movimientos animalistas, además de un repaso histórico del activismo animalista en Ecuador y su influencia en el activismo animalista local, que da sentido a la teoría de Inglehart. La presente investigación permite comprender la influencia del activismo animalista y concluir que en Loja es uno de corte abolicionista, con una ideología bio céntrica, y cuyo accionar se ve influenciado por redes trasnacionales que giran en torno a temas sociales conflictivos relativos a la protección de los animales, especialmente canes.
Reseña de “Antropología de la soledad. Teorías y etnografías contemporáneas”
Authors: Barrio Formoso Óscar
Published: December 2023

La soledad es una emoción con cada vez más peso en las sociedades contemporáneas. Se ha convertido, de hecho, en un tema recurrente tanto de reflexión como de intervención. No obstante, la antropología hasta ahora ha tenido un papel superficial en su análisis. En este contexto se enmarca el libro editado por Mariano, Rivero y Conde, "Antropología de la soledad. Teorías y etnografías contemporáneas”. En él se busca avanzar en el entendimiento de la soledad desde los parámetros de la antropología. El presente texto traza un análisis del mismo y, al calor de este, plantea la soledad como un afecto ambivalente relacionado con los procesos de individuación.
ЖАСАНДЫ ИНТЕЛЛЕКТТІ ПАЙДАЛАНУ НЕГІЗІНДЕ БАНКРОТТЫҚТЫ БОЛЖАУҒА СЫРТҚЫ АУДИТТІҢ ӘСЕРІ
Authors: Алимбекова Гаухар , Еспергенова Ляззат , Досманбетова Алия
Published: December 2023

Әр түрлі қаржылық коэффициенттерді қолдана отырып, банкроттықты проекциялау тақырыбына арналған көптеген жұмыстар бар. Ал мемлекеттік аудиттің бұл процеске қалай әсер ететіні туралы жұмыс мүлдем жоқ деуге болады. Сонымен, тек санаулы мақалалардакоэффициенттер мен аудиторлардың есептері болашақты анықтауға және жоспарлауға көмектесетіні айтылады. Бір жұмыста жоспарлау кезінде тіпті 80% дәлдікке қол жеткізілді, бұл аудиторлық тексерулер мен олардың қорытындылары туралы мәліметтер мен ақпаратқа байланысты мүмкін болды. Бұл зерттеу осы мақсаттар үшін аудиторлық есептерді қолдану арқылы қол жеткізілді. Тиісінше, болашақ көрсеткіштерді жоспарлау жақсы нәтиже көрсетті.Бұл мақаланың мақсаты – сыртқы аудит есебінің жасанды интеллект әдістемелерін қолдана отырып, банкроттықты болжау қабілетін зерттеу арқылы зерттеудің осы бағытына үлес қосу. Жасанды интеллекттің үш әдісін (PART алгоритмі, кездейсоқ орман және тірек векторлық әдіс) қолдана отырып, есептен оңай алынатын ақпараттың болжамдық қабілеті зерттелді және әр пайдаланушы үшін практикалық мән ұсынылды. Аудиторлық қорытындыны тауып, сұрақтың бөлімі бар-жоғын және ашылған түсініктемелердің санын анықтай отырып, кез-келген қолданушы банкроттық жағдайын бүкіл есепті Мұқият зерттегендей дәл болжай алады. Сонымен қатар, банкроттықты болжау мен сыртқы аудит туралы ақпарат арасындағы өзара әрекеттесу туралы алдыңғы зерттеулерге арналған кеңейтілген әдебиеттерге шолу жасалды.
PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS OF DEVELOPMENT OF LOCAL SELF-GOVERNMENT IN RURAL DISTRICTS OF KAZAKHSTAN
Authors: Pupysheva Tatyana , Fyliuk Halina , Stavbunik Eylena
Published: December 2023

Issues of decentralization of power, and, consequently, the development of local self-government in Kazakhstan are becoming increasingly relevant. Local self-government plays a special role in solving socio-economic and political problems of rural areas. At the moment, certain results have been achieved in this direction in the Republic of Kazakhstan. Nevertheless, there are still many difficulties and problems that need to be solved on the basis of the whole variety of theoretical and methodological approaches. In the article, based on the use of a complex of theoretical and empirical methods, the issues of formation and development of the local self-government system in rural districts of the Republic of Kazakhstan are examined. The main approaches to this issue are analyzed, on their basis the need for further study of issues of local self-government in rural districts of Kazakhstan is substantiated. Based on the comparative analysis of the anglo-saxon and continental models of local self-government, the authors characterized the model of local self-government implemented in our country. A PEST-analysis was carried out, which made it possible to identify the main political, economic, social and technological factors influencing the development of the local self-government system. The prospects and directions for modernizing local self-government in rural districts of the Republic of Kazakhstan are outlined.
Pedras deixadas pelos romeiros no Caminho do Horto, em Juazeiro do Norte, Ceará: expressão da religiosidade popular e seu papel na constituição do espaço sagrado
Authors: Bessa Maria Christina dos Martins Coelho , Martins José Clerton de Oliveira
Published: December 2023

Na paisagem de cidades sagradas repousam símbolos que expressam a religiosidade como no Caminho do Horto, Serra do Catolé, em Juazeiro do Norte/Ceará. Nesse lugar, romeiros deixam pedras nas estações da Via Sacra distribuídas na subida da serra. Objetiva-se compreender a formação do espaço sagrado do Caminho do Horto a partir das pedras deixadas pelos romeiros. Trata-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa que possui inspiração nos estudos etnográficos. Foram realizadas entrevistas narrativas com romeiros idosos que deixavam as pedras nas estações da Via Sacra durante a romaria de Nossa Senhora das Dores. Conclui-se que as pedras são símbolos carregados de significados e são importantes na formação do espaço sagrado do Caminho do Horto.
Transformações espaciais e econômicas nos centros comercias: tendências recentes da cidade do Recife-PE
Authors: De Albuquerque Robert Pereira , Bastos Priscila Felix , Parente Luciana Rachel Coutinho , Silva Helena Paula de Barros
Published: December 2023

O centro comercial do Recife-PE foi um referencial do consumo e um reflexo da economia desde a década de 1990, com lojas diversificadas, recebendo intenso fluxo de clientes e apresentando um dos aluguéis mais caros da época, isso graças ao poder de atração significativo em toda Região Metropolitana do Recife (RMR), fazendo com que a população recorra a esses centros. Diante da desaceleração econômica ocorrida desde 2010 no país, é provável que esses “bairros comerciais" tenham sofrido com esse cenário estabelecido nos últimos anos. Neste contexto, este trabalho tem como objetivo avaliar as principais mudanças comerciais e econômicas no centro comercial da cidade do Recife, ocorridas nos últimos cinco anos. Trata-se de um estudo qualiquantitativo elaborado a partir das seguintes etapas: revisão bibliográfica e documental; realização de entrevistas semiestruturadas com os lojistas e comerciantes, utilizando o método de bola de neve. Na coleta de dados primários foram realizados quatrocentos questionários online estruturados e cinquenta sendo aplicados na área estudada, além de entrevistas com órgãos responsáveis pela organização e supervisão dos lojistas do Recife, trazendo como resultado dados que ajudam a compreender melhor a dinâmica desse centro comercial e que podem estar ligadas ao novo cenário econômico estabelecido.
CONCEPCIONES SOBRE LA ACTIVIDAD DE LECTURA, DE ESTUDIANTES DE UNIVERSIDADES DE GESTIÓN PRIVADA DE PSICOPEDAGOGÍA, EN LA CIUDAD AUTÓNOMA DE BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA.
Authors: Conti Juan Jose , Rotstein De Gueller Berta , Solans Ana Paula
Published: December 2023

Desde hace décadas que las problemáticas de la lectura de los textos académicos en la universidad han captado la atención de docentes e investigadores por los obstáculos que ocasionan durante el aprendizaje y en la culminación de los estudios. Para este trabajo, se considera a la lectura como una actividad epistémica, donde las concepciones de los estudiantes se constituyen en presupuestos que intervienen en su abordaje. A partir de ello en el contexto de los Seminarios de Investigación I y II de la Licenciatura en Psicopedagogía de la Universidad Abierta Interamericana, en la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, República Argentina, durante el año 2021, se configuró el objetivo de esta investigación: inferir las concepciones sobre la actividad de lectura de textos académicos de estudiantes universitarios de la carrera de Psicopedagogía. Se elaboró un diseño no estándar (cualitativo) con entrevistas y relatos autobiográficos analizados con estrategias del método comparativo constante de la Teoría Fundamentada de los datos, complementada con un análisis semi-estructurado (matriz) en el que se combinaron categorías abiertas y cerradas. Se concluye, a partir del análisis de relatos y entrevistas de 40 estudiantes mujeres, de entre 20 y 45 años que cursaban 3º y 4º año de la carrera de Psicopedagogía de diferentes universidades de gestión privada, que el objetivo de la actividad de lectura fue el de cumplir con los requerimientos de las materias. La actividad de leer tuvo lugar en entramados contextos educativos, personales, laborales y familiares donde se acentuaron estrategias y tensiones en la gestión del tiempo en estrecha relación con los componentes económicos, espaciales, materiales, emocionales, motivacionales y vinculares. La concepción que guía la actividad es la de acto o episodio de comprensión encapsulado y descontextualizado de las múltiples dimensiones que configuran los textos académicos y sus contextos, lo que no implica que el lector esté ajeno a la misma. Por el contrario, se encuentra un lector involucrado en la lectura, que ajusta sus propias acciones y procesos de autorregulación a partir de las demandas. Pero este acto o episodio impulsa la comprensión intra-textual más que la transformación del estudiante con lo que lee. A partir de esto, en el marco de la formación en Psicopedagogía se proponen recomendaciones tales como una aproximación integral y crítica de la actividad de lectura (que incluya glosarios) y el contexto del texto (disciplinas, autores, corrientes, bibliografías, entre otros), así como la promoción de orientaciones prácticas y contextualizadas para los estudiantes, con el fin de colaborar en la gestión de los componentes de la actividad en un marco  de superposición de disciplinas, tareas, circunstancias personales y laborales.
ANÁLISE DOS GASTOS COM GESTÃO AMBIENTAL NOS MUNICIPIOS DO ESTADO DE ALAGOAS – BRASIL
Authors: Fernandes Ana Paula Lima Marques , Rodrigues Samuel de Oliveira , Da Silva Valdemir , Costa Carlos Everaldo da Silva
Published: December 2023

A Contabilidade é uma ciência voltada para o patrimônio, com a finalidade de verificar as informações e, a partir delas providenciar as decisões. O tema desta pesquisa é voltado para os gastos públicos na gestão ambiental. Esta pesquisa revela resultados preliminares de um projeto de pesquisa sobre a análise de gastos públicos voltados para a Função Gestão Ambiental para o Estado de Alagoas, Brasil. Possui como objetivo geral conhecer como são aplicadas as funções de despesas nos municípios alagoanos, como também conceituar os principais princípios ambientais, contabilidade ambiental e analisar a função gestão ambiental: preservação e conservação ambiental, controle ambiental, dentre outras, assim como a administração geral. Com a finalidade de alcançar os objetivos propostos, a metodologia tem caráter exploratório, descritivo e utiliza dados quantitativos, especialmente os gastos registrados na função ambiental encontrados no FINBRA, análise das despesas da função 18, no espaço temporal de 2018. Nas considerações finais, foram observadas que várias funções não foram contempladas no Estado Alagoano, o que revela uma certa preocupação merecendo uma reflexão de como os recursos são alocados nas políticas ambientais.
Colour and tissue differences in distribution of quercetin in Indian onions (Allium cepa)
Authors: Qureshi A Aziz , Lawande K E , Mani Sibi , Patil Vaishali B
Published: December 2023

The above investigation revealed that quercetin content varied spatially in the bulb portions as well as in the rings of short-day Indian onions. It was high in top portion of bulb or in the outer rings. Dark coloured bulbs had greater amounts of quercetin in comparison to white bulbs. These findings would provide essential information for majority of people in India, South Asia and Gulf who consume onion in salads about the coloured bulbs that it contains more quercetin levels. Hence, consumption of coloured bulbs particularly the top portion or outer rings is more beneficial in meeting the dietary requirement of quercetin, which is an essential health compound.
Sound and Vision
Authors: Kolberg Are Skarstein
Published: December 2023

Sound and Vision

Battlescape analysis: Towards a Unified Method for Battlefield Archaeology

Ever since the survey at the site of the battle of Little Big Horn in the 1980s, the number of battlefield archaeological projects has been rising. Still, despite increasing research and publications on the subject, a clearly defined and unified method for battlefield archaeology that connects all the loose ends is still lacking. This paper sets out to present a unified method for battlefield archaeology, presented here as Battlescape Analysis. A battlescape is made of everything from overall logistics, climate and weather, tactics to the very battlefield itself􀀞 a whole that is more than the sum of its parts. Battlefields are parts of complex eco-systems in which an interplay of different agents and actants takes place. The different approaches that make out the unified method are mostly not novel but the intention of the article is to present a common language to facilitate work on the subject across boundaries.