bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A vibrating ingestible bio-electronic stimulator modulates gastric stretch receptors for illusory satiety
Authors: Atheena Milagi Pandian S. , Mohammed Sahil S. , Rashika Murugan , Sudherson M.
Published: February 2025

It is challenging for obese individuals to effectively manage their condition, as weight-loss methods require significant physical effort, lifestyle changes, and a high level of patient commitment. Gastric phase regulation and satiety are influenced by the activation of volume-dependent vagal signaling through gastromechanical receptors, which also monitor gas formation in the body. This method for stimulating the luminal cell membrane precisely activates these receptors, inducing stretch responses within the stomach and triggering a vagal reflex equivalent to mechanical distension. This study, the Buzzing Ingestible Bio-Electronic Stimulator (VIBES) pill, is an easily ingestible device that activates the body's sensors and stimulates mucosal receptors using gentle vibrations. This process promotes the production of serotonin and induces hormonal responses that mimic a satiated metabolic state. This study evaluated the effectiveness of VIBES using 109 hog meals, which resulted in significant therapeutic outcomes, including a ~40% reduction in dietary intake (P < 0.0001) and reduced weight gain (P < 0.05) compared to untreated control animals. Mechanoreceptor biology offers promising opportunities to improve dietary management for individuals with metabolic and dietary challenges.
Cat Swarm Optimization with Lévy Flight for Link Load Balancing in SDN
Authors: Kwarteng Kwaku , Gyasi Kwame O. , Agyemang Justice O. , Agyekum Kwame , Kwakye Kingsford , Sani Ellis M. , Ampomah Emmanuel A. , Bonsu Kusi A.
Published: February 2025

Efficient network communications with optimal network path selection play a key role in the modern world. Conventional path selection algorithms often face numerous challenges resulting from their limited scope of application. This research proposes a modified swarm intelligence approach, known as cat swarm optimization (CSO) with Lévy flight that is used for network link load balancing and routing optimization. CSO's quick convergence capabilities are suitable for rapid response applications; however, the approach is prone to getting stuck in local optima. Lévy flight enhances search efficiency, thus aiding in escaping local optima. CSO with Lévy flight (CSO-LF) outperforms original CSO and PSO algorithms in terms of solution quality and robustness across various benchmarks. The proposed method has been evaluated in software defined networks (SDN) with nine benchmark functions assessed. CSO-LF achieved the best scores in both the best and worst positions. When used in SDN for link load balancing, CSO-LF demonstrated lower latency and higher throughput than CSO, and lower latency and higher throughput than PSO in a fat tree topology.
Müşteri Bağlılığı, İnsan Kaynak Uygulamaları, İnovasyon ve Kalite Yönetimi Arasındaki İlişkilerin Muhasebeci Örnekleminde İncelenmesi (Examining the Relationships Between Customer Loyalty, Human Resource Practices, Innovation and Quality Management in an Accountant Sample)
Authors: Selçuk Emin Ergun , Uslu Tuna
Published: February 2025

Müşteri memnuniyeti, kalite, maliyet, yenilik, çalışan memnuniyeti, karlılık, etkililik, verimlilik ve iş yaşamı kalitesi işletmeler için kritik unsurlardır. Ayrıca yenilikçi olmak, iç ve dış müşteri memnuniyetini sağlamak, değişen dünyaya uyum sağlamak veteknolojik gelişmelere odaklanmak önemlidir. Fiyat avantajı sağlamak, kalite düzeyini artırmak, elastikiyeti ve hızı gözetmek örgütsel başarı için gereklidir. İnovasyon, özellikle karlılık ve verimlilik açısından kritik bir rol oynar. Sağlam müşteri ilişkileri kurmak, çalışan bağlılığını artırmak ve müşteri sadakatini sağlamak firma için hayati öneme sahiptir. Yeni pazarlara girmek, pazar payını büyütmek, takım çalışması yapmak ve müşteri memnuniyeti üzerinde odaklanmak işletmeler için gereklidir. Bu faktörler, işletmelerin rekabet gücünü artırmasına ve sürdürülebilir başarı elde etmesine yardımcı olur. Araştırmanın amacı, inovasyon, kalite yönetimi, güncel insan kaynakları uygulamaları, iç ve dış müşteri bağlılığı ilişkilerini detaylı olarak ele almak ve açıklamaktır. Araştırma yönteminde betimleyici analizler, korelasyon analizi, yol analizi gerçekleştirilmiştir. Sonuç olarak ana hipotezimize yani değişkenler arasında anlamlı ilişkilere ulaşılmıştır. Ayrıca, bu çalışma inovasyon yönetimi, kalite yönetimi, iç ve dış müşteri bağlılığı ile güncel insan kaynakları uygulamaları arasındaki ilişkilerin teorik çerçevesini destekleyen önemli bulgular sunmaktadır. Bu değişkenlere artan şekilde önem verilmesi gerektiğini önerebiliriz. Araştırma, Tokat odasına kayıtlı 390 Serbest Muhasebeci ve Mali Müşavir üzerinde yürütülen çalışmada anket verileri yöneticilere, çalışanlara 120 tanesi elden ve 270 tanesi Google Forms aracılığıyla toplanmıştır. Bu çalışma İstanbul Gedik Üniversitesi Lisansüstü Eğitim Enstitüsü’nde Prof. Dr. Tuna USLU danışmanlığında yürütülen ve “İnovasyon Yönetimi ve Kalite Yönetiminin İç ve Dış Müşteri Bağlılığına Etkisinde Güncel İnsan Kaynak Uygulamalarının Aracılık Rolü” adını taşıyan doktora tezi çalışmasından üretilmiştir.
Sense of Place and Rural Tourism: A Systematic Review of Local Residents’ Impacts
Authors: Pei Ling-Xuan , Peng Zhi-Tao
Published: February 2025

With the rapid development of tourist villages, the sense of place among local residents has increasingly influenced their development. In recent years, research on local residents’ sense of place has gained prominence, necessitating a comprehensive literature review to enhance understanding in this area. This study employed systematic evaluation and Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) methods to examine relevant literature. Utilizing resources such as CNKI and AiritiLibrary, 28 papers were selected from 522 that met the study criteria. These papers were reviewed from three perspectives: physical environment factors, social environment factors, and personal factors. The findings of the study show that, firstly, the influence of a variety of factors is felt in the place of the local residents, including historical, cultural, socio-economic, and natural environmental aspects. These factors together shape the feelings and emotions of the local residents towards their hometown. Secondly, the sense of place is crucial to the identification, dependence, and emotional expression of communities and places. Understanding and stimulating the sense of place of local residents is conducive to the development and growth of local communities. This emotion and sense of identity can promote the sustainable development of local communities and support the development of tourism villages. Finally, a sense of place significantly impacts tourism development, including attitudes and support for tourism. This is crucial to the sustainable development of local communities and the successful development of tourism villages. The participation and support of local residents is vital to the prosperity of the tourism industry, as well as the protection and preservation of local cultural and natural resources. Taken together, the study of local residents’ sense of place provides researchers with important insights into the development of tourism villages. These insights can help guide local policy making and the sustainable development of the tourism industry while emphasizing the critical role of local residents in shaping and supporting local development.
Development of Google Sites Based E-books on Sound Wave Material with STEM-PBL Model to Improve Mathematical Literacy and Critical Thinking Skills
Authors: Aditiyas Saffa Ellok , Rosana Dadan , Pratiwi Ika , Nisa Khairun , Hanindya Yovita , Putri Santri Adi , Chen Diki
Published: February 2025

This research aims to: 1) Produce a Google Sites-based e-book using STEM-PBL model on sound wave material based on improving students' mathematical literacy and critical thinking; 2) Understand the practicality of Google Sites-based e-books using STEM-PBL model to sound wave material based on increasing students' mathematical literacy and critical thinking; 3) To find out the effectiveness of Google Sites-based e-books using STEM-PBL model to sound wave material based on increasing students' literacy and critical thinking. This research used ADDIE development model and was conducted at SMA Negeri 5 Yogyakarta. The number of subjects in this research was 250 students for the empirical test, 36 students for the limited trial, and 108 students for the extensive trial. The research instrument consists of product assessment sheet, practicality questionnaire, mathematical literacy and critical thinking test. The results show that: 1) e-book media based on google sites with STEM-PBL model developed worthy to be used in high school physics learning in particular sound wave material with good category by expert validator; 2) e-Book media with Google sites based on STEM-PBL model developed practically used in learning with the practical category; 3) e-books media with google sites based on STEM-PBL model was effective to enhance mathematical literacy and critical thinking abilities.
Physics Students' Perceptions of Microlearning: A New Approach in Education
Authors: Astuti Irnin Agustina Dwi , Japar Muhammad , Wibawa Basuki
Published: February 2025

The implementation of microlearning strategies in physics education is crucial and relevant in today's digital era. Microlearning, with its focused and concise approach, is believed to enhance student motivation and understanding. The purpose of this study is to explore physics students' perceptions of microlearning strategies and their impact on their learning experiences. The research method used in this study is descriptive qualitative. Data analysis was conducted using descriptive statistics to identify patterns and trends in student perceptions. The results indicate that the majority of students have a positive perception of microlearning, considering it an effective method for understanding complex physics concepts. Students also reported increased motivation and engagement in the learning process. The implications of these findings suggest that integrating microlearning strategies into the physics curriculum can enhance students' learning experiences and academic outcomes. This research provides important insights for educators in designing more adaptive and responsive learning environments that meet the needs of students in the modern era.
Unlocking Scientific Potential: Using Smartphones as Mobile Mini-Labs to Improve Students’ Science Process Skills
Authors: Nurlaini Nurlaini , Asyhar Rayandra , Tanti Tanti
Published: February 2025

This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of physics-based learning based on smartphone-integrated Group Investigation (GI) as a mobile mini-labs to improve students' science process skills in learning physics. This study is a quasi-experimental research with a post-test control group design. The research sample consisted of 72 students in class XI of Science at SMAN 10 Jambi City which was divided into an experimental class (n=36) and a control class (n=36). Data were collected using science process skills observation sheets and a learning implementation checklist. The results of the analysis using the Mann-Whitney U test showed a significant difference in science process skills between the two groups (p<0.05), with a high effect size value (r=0.86). Experimental classes showed higher improvements in all dimensions of science process skills, especially in communication, data collection and processing, and experiment design. Observation of learning implementation showed effective implementation with an average implementation score of 3.75 out of a maximum score of 4. These findings indicate that smartphone-integrated GI-based physics learning as mobile mini-labs is effective in improving students' science process skills, and provides important implications for the development of innovative physics-based learning strategies based on technology.
Assessing Teachers’ Readiness in Implementing The 21st Science Teaching Pedagogical Practice: A Cross-Sectional Study in West Kalimantan-Indonesia
Authors: Djudin Tomo
Published: February 2025

This cross-sectional survey was conducted to assess the level of readiness in implementing 21st century science teaching pedagogical practices among primary, secondary, and high school teachers in West Kalimantan-Indonesia. A total of 365 teachers was drawn as sample consisting of 180 primary, 120 secondary, and 65 senior high school teachers. To assess the teachers’ readiness level by using a Likert scale questionnaire. Based on data analysis, the findings of this research were: (1) The readiness level of implementation of science teaching pedagogical practices by teachers was in moderate category; (2) The level of readiness of senior high school was better than primary and secondary school teachers, the female was better than male teacher, and the senior was better than junior teacher. The supporting and inhibiting factors came from the content, environment, learning materials, teachers, and students. Innovative learning models based on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) need to be continued to build teacher professionalism skills in implementing meaningful science teaching pedagogy in schools.
Continuous Speech Recognition for the Lebanese Dialect: A Transfer Learning Approach
Authors:   ,   Lebanese American University -- Chouran Beirut, El Osta Aya Mohamad-Atef
Published: February 2025

Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) has seen significant advancements over the past two decades, enabling systems to accurately transcribe and predict word sequences from input speech. Transfer Learning is the latest technology to be introduced and implemented to enhance ASR systems for low-resourced languages. This thesis introduces the first continuous, speaker-independent ASR model for Lebanese dialect, leveraging the power of Transfer Learning. After initial RNN-LSTM trials proved insufficient, and requiring the necessity of more robust technologies, the adoption of OpenAI’s Whisper model marked a significant shift in approach. By fine-tuning Whisper pre-trained model on Lebanese data, significant progress was achieved with a WER of 38% and a stable validation loss. This research presents the model design of the fine-tuned training process and also providing an analysis on the results produced, while contributing to the development of a small Lebanese dataset.
Leveraging Large Language Models to Enhance Cybersecurity Defenses Against Sophisticated Cyber Threats
Authors:   ,   Lebanese American University -- Chouran Beirut, Khaddaj Naji
Published: February 2025

In our hyper-connected world, cyber threats are becoming more sophisticated by the day, making it increasingly difficult for traditional security methods to keep up. This thesis delves into the potential of Large Language Models (LLMs)—such as BERT and GPT—to transform the way we defend against these evolving threats. LLMs are not just capable of identifying threats; they also enable real-time incident responses, giving organizations the power to stop attacks like ransomware, DDoS, phishing, and SQL injection before they can cause serious damage. Our study leverages well-known datasets like UNSW-NB15, CICFlowMeter, and custom cyber-operations data to train these advanced models. Through extensive testing and evaluation using metrics such as accuracy and adaptability, we found that LLMs consistently outperform traditional detection methods. What sets this research apart is the integration of real-time response mechanisms, allowing the system to react instantly to potential threats—whether it’s isolating a compromised system or blocking malicious traffic—making cybersecurity defenses more proactive and adaptive. This work demonstrates that LLMs offer a powerful and scalable solution for today’s cybersecurity challenges, helping organizations stay one step ahead of attackers. As cyber threats continue to evolve, the ability of these models to learn, adapt, and respond dynamically positions them as essential tools in modern cybersecurity strategies.
A Systematic Literature Review of ESL/EFL Learning Strategies and Learner Motivation
Authors: Shurovi Marzia , Yahaya Mohamad Fadhili , Hajimia Hafizah , Hasan Md Kamrul
Published: February 2025

While language learning strategies of English as a second language or English as a foreign language learners were reportedly linked to learners’ motivational beliefs by many theorists and researchers, systematic reviews of how language learning strategies were studied in association with learner motivation in the previous decades were scarce. Therefore, this review paper analysed research trends in language learning strategies in relation to learner motivation from 1960 to 2023. Employing a Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) Protocol, this paper selected empirical research papers studying both language learning strategies and motivation from the high-ranking journals from Web of Science and Scopus databases. This review paper employed descriptive, frequency and thematic analyses to trace the diversity of participants, and practical teaching-learning factors that were addressed in 36 empirical studies. In addition, this review summarized the research methods, highlighting key themes that emerged in the research papers. From 18 countries, most of the studies were done in the context of Iran and China. Apart from the majority of tertiary learners as participants, the quantitative method was predominant in the research. In addition to highlighting a few innovative studies that contributed to the literature and practical EFL/ESL teaching and learning, this review paper advocated more research on culturally diverse populations, technology-integrated ESL/EFL teaching and learning to enhance learner motivation and learning strategy use, and experimenting with effective intervention techniques to contribute to ESL/EFL teaching and learning in the future.
Teachers’ Strategies for Curriculum Support on Learner Progression Policy: Implications for Inclusive Practices in South African Secondary Schools
Authors: Mogale Makobo Lydia , Malatji Khashane Stephen
Published: February 2025

Learner progression has been widely embraced as an ideal intervention strategy for continuous grade retention. Due to numerous factors behind progression in South Africa, identified learners differ from counterparts in that they require support to bridge the content gap. Opponents of this policy raise concerns about quality education because learners move through the system without meeting standard promotion requirements. However, progression policy stipulates the provision of curriculum support. Therefore, this study explores teachers’ strategies for curriculum support on learner progression toward accessible quality education. The study uses Universal Design for Learning (UDL) as theoretical lens. UDL is an educational framework that advocates accessible learning by addressing the diverse needs of learners through principles that foster inclusivity and adaptability in education. The study is qualitative, placed within an interpretivism paradigm, and adopts a case study design to report part of the findings for a doctoral project. Data was generated through semi-structured interviews with five teachers who formed part of the larger sample. These teachers were sampled for this paper, based on the rich data provided during data collection. Thematic analysis was used to analyse data. Findings reveal differentiated learning as an ideal strategy to accommodate progressed learners in the teaching and learning process. In addition, teachers’ professional development enhances teachers’ abilities to offer relevant curriculum support based on reasons for progression. These strategies are critical to create equal conducive environment to learn. The study recommends school-based support teams’ (SBST) collaboration towards academic support for progressed learners’ cognitive inclusion.
Application of ADDIE as an Instructional Design Model in the Teaching and Rehabilitation of Children with Autism: A Review
Authors: Ding Yang , Toran Hasnah
Published: February 2025

The analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation (ADDIE) model is widely used in the field of education, based on rich instructional programs or materials that have been developed for instructors and students. However, the use of the ADDIE model in teaching and rehabilitating children with autism has not been systematically reviewed to date. The objective of the study was to discuss the use and effectiveness of instructional design based on the ADDIE model in the teaching and rehabilitation of children with autism. A literature search was undertaken using three databases (Web of Science, Google Scholar, and CNKI), and 36 studies on the use of the ADDIE model in teaching and rehabilitating children with autism from 2010 to 2024 were reviewed according to the PRISMA checklist. Results show that studies on the application of the ADDIE model for the teaching and rehabilitation of children with autism were the most numerous in 2023, with Malaysia and Indonesia having the highest number of studies. The types of papers were mostly journal papers, and most of them were based on quantitative research and used multiple data collection methods. Various studies have shown that instructional programs or materials developed based on the ADDIE model have positive effects and impacts on multiple developmental domains for children with autism. This study comprehensively analyzed the situation and effects of ADDIE as an instructional design model in teaching and rehabilitating children with autism, aiming to provide a reference basis for future researchers and educators.
The Urgency of Educational Management Training to Foster Teachers’ Teaching Skills: Learn from Early Childhood Education (ECE) in Surakarta
Authors: Rasmani Upik Elok Endang , Widiastuti Yuanita Kristiani Wahyu , Wahyuningsih Siti , Jumiatmoko Jumiatmoko , Nurjanah Novita Eka , Zuhro Nurul Shofiatin , Fitrianingtyas Anjar , Winarji Bambang
Published: February 2025

This study aimed to investigate the significance of education management in improving early childhood education (ECE) teachers’ skills and enriching their experiences. The Contingency Theory, as proposed by Donaldson, emphasizes that education management should be tailored to specific contexts and challenges of the environment. In line with this theory, training for ECE teachers in this study considered factors such as school size, demographics, and available resources to ensure teachers adapt teaching strategies to meet students’ needs. A mixed method that combined qualitative and quantitative design was used. Furthermore, a total of 100 randomly selected ECE teachers were recruited as respondents to provide quantitative data through pre-test and post-test questionnaires. The qualitative phase involved in-depth interviews with 10 teachers, selected based on having less than 3 years of work experience. Moreover, training aimed to assess the improvement of teachers’ teaching skills, covering topics such as questioning techniques, explaining concepts, reinforcement strategies, diverse instructional methods, as well as effective lesson opening and closing techniques. Another focus was on improving small group and individual teaching skills, classroom management, and facilitating small group discussions. The results showed a significant improvement in the teaching skills of ECE teachers in Surakarta, as evidenced by the pre-test and post-test. In addition, this study showed the importance of professional development in fostering effective teaching practices in ECE.
A national outbreak of Serratia marcescens complex: investigation reveals genomic population structure but no source, Norway, June 2021 to February 2023
Authors: Taxt Arne Michael , Eldholm Vegard , Kols Nicola Isabelle , Haugan Maria Schei , Raffelsberger Niclas , Asfeldt Anne Mette , Ingebretsen André , Blomfeldt Anita , Kilhus Kristin Stenhaug , Lindemann Paul Christoffer , Bentele Horst , Stålcrantz Jeanette , Ødeskaug Liz Ertzeid , Berg Thale Cathrine ,   The Norwegian Serratia study group
Published: February 2025

We report a national outbreak of Serratia marcescens complex type 755 (ct755) in Norway, with 74 cases identified between June 2021 and February 2023. Careful reviews of patient journals and interviews were performed, involving 33 hospitals throughout Norway. All available clinical isolates of S. marcescens collected between January 2021 and February 2023 (n = 455, including cases) from all involved hospitals were whole genome sequenced. Cases displayed a pattern of opportunistic infections, as usually observed with S. marcescens. No epidemiological links, common exposures or common risk factors were identified. The investigation pointed to an outbreak source present in the community. We suspect a nationally distributed product, possibly a food product, as the source. Phylogenetic analysis revealed a highly diverse bacterial population containing multiple distinct clusters. The outbreak cluster ct755 stands out as the largest and least diverse clone of a continuum, however a second cluster (ct281) also triggered a separate outbreak investigation. This report highlights challenges in the investigation of outbreaks caused by opportunistic pathogens and suggests that the presence of identical strains of S. marcescens in clinical samples is more common than previously recognised.
Mercedes de tierra y licencias para actividades agrícolas y ganaderas en la alcaldía mayor del Río Blanco del Nuevo Reino de León, 1666-1708
Authors: Arreola Meneses Ana Gabriela
Published: February 2025

La alcaldía mayor del Río Blanco se fundó en el año de 1657, quedando jurisdiccionalmente adherida a la gobernación del Nuevo Reino de León. Esta alcaldía fue planteada como un territorio integrado para aprovechar el potencial agrícola del sur del Nuevo Reino en los valles irrigados por las corrientes de los ríos Purificación, San Antonio y Santa Engracia.Este artículo se concentra en la llegada de nuevas familias al sur del Nuevo Reino de León, lo que conllevó la solicitud y asignación de mercedes de tierras para así comenzar con la explotación agraria y pecuaria de un lugar, iniciando la asignación de espacios en merced en la década de 1660. Paralelamente a los procesos formales para solicitar y obtener una merced de tierras, las familias pobladoras ya habían ocupado vastas áreas de terreno en el Seno mexicano con sus rebaños entre 1659 y 1704 y habían desarrollado la cría de ganado, por lo que en su momento buena parte de las familias en la alcaldía recibieron asignación para sitios de ganado. A lo largo del texto se expone que la capacidad de producción agrícola dependió del trabajo familiar, la coexistencia con los grupos de cazadores recolectores de la región y el aprovechamiento de las corrientes de agua que escurren de la Sierra Madre durante todo el año facilitando así la siembra de maíz y el cultivo de cañaverales en algunas propiedades que realizaban dos o más actividades económicas, por tanto, los propietarios tuvieron la intención de montar infraestructura para la obtención de productos secundarios para venta e intercambio; de ahí que hacía 1700, hubo quienes recibieron licencia para cosechar caña de Castilla, licencia para poner trapiches y licencia de molino para la fabricación de harina. De igual forma, la cría y venta de ganados mayores y menores era regulada por las autoridades locales y era obligación de los criadores locales solicitar licencia y registrar ante el gobernador los hierros utilizados para marcar los ganados que tenían en propiedad. Finalmente, la fuerza de trabajo de los grupos nativos del Seno mexicano era vital para los propietarios del Nuevo Reino del León y las haciendas de labor se podían hacer de trabajadores siempre y cuandoacudieran a los pueblos de indios y se repartieran los que hubiera avecindados.
De buhoneros a empresarios. Dinámica comercial y actividad empresarial de una familia de origen libanés en Tampico durante el siglo XX.
Authors: Pizaña Grimaldo Oscar Israel
Published: February 2025

Se analiza la actividad comercial y la dinámica empresarial, así como las estrategias de acumulación de capital que la familia Nader implementó desde su llegada a Tampico en 1910. Esto con el objetivo de comprender el proceso de transición de los Nader de buhoneros y aboneros a empresarios con la creación en 1930 de la primera fábrica de ropa en Tamaulipas llamada la Esperanza, que fungió como antecesora de la también pionera fábrica de uniformes El Reno que inició sus operaciones en 1956 y que daría lugar a la fundación de UNITAM, una empresa familiar que en la actualidad figura como una de las más importantes del país en el giro de los uniformes industriales.
Efectos del Ejercicio Terapéutico y TENS para Mejorar las Habilidades Motrices y los Canales de Aprendizaje del Trastorno del Espectro Autista. Reporte de Caso.
Authors: Gutiérrez Haro Adrian
Published: February 2025

Las personas con Trastorno Espectro Autista (TEA) se manifiesta como un conjunto de afecciones heterogéneas del neurodesarrollo, caracterizadas por deterioros en la interacción social y las habilidades comunicativas, junto con la presencia de comportamientos repetitivos y patrones de interés restringidos y estereotipados. Se presento un participante masculino con TEA, con hipercifosis dorsal, donde fue evaluado en su calidad de vida con el cuestionario SF-36, para someterse a un programa de ejercicio terapéutico aeróbico y fuerza y estimulación nerviosa eléctrica transcutánea (TENS) combinado, para mejorar sus habilidades motrices básicas para observar el comportamiento de los canales de aprendizaje en relación a la intensidad y el tratamiento farmacológico. Los resultados muestran que el entrenamiento fue bien tolerado, sin embargo, el tratamiento farmacológico no fue el adecuado para la actividad física, los roles emocionales y sociales mejoraron considerablemente y el dolor disminuyó. La actividad física constante disminuye los comportamientos autolesivos, podría ser debido a una mejor expresión de desarrollo por la mioquina fractalquina/CX3CL1 y PGC1a, mejorando la fosforilación oxidativa. En conclusión, los programas de ejercicio terapéutico aeróbico y fuerza y TENS combinado, mejoran las respuestas y adaptaciones físicas emocionales en personas con TEA.
A STUDY ON THE PLIGHT OF MUSLIM WOMEN OF SALMAN RUSHDIE’S MIDNIGHT’S CHILDREN
Authors: V. Suguna , K. Kokila
Published: February 2025

Islam is a highly orthodoxical religion and culture which considers woman as an inferior and subjugated being to man. The position of woman in it is considerably low. Marriage as a social institution does not confer any rights or power to women. Indeed, the married man is given freedom to have many wives and concubines. Women did not have any rights in the family as well as in the society during the pre-Prophet era. It was the Prophet who gave status and recognition to women in the Islamic culture. Even then, she cannot have control over her husband to have many wives. Divorcing a wife happens according to the whims and fancies of the husband. This research paper titled ‘A Study on the Plight of Muslim Women of Salman Rushdie’s Midnight’s Children’ throws light on the sufferings, distress, pain and agony of female Muslim characters of the novel.
A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF RISK-TAKING BEHAVIOUR OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE COLLEGES
Authors: Basu Atula , Dubey Sushma
Published: February 2025

In the present research study, a comparative study of the risk-taking behaviour of undergraduate students of government and non-government colleges has been done. Its objective is to study the risk-taking behaviour of undergraduate students. For this, 30 students from a government college and 30 students from a non-government college of Durg district of Chhattisgarh were selected as a sample. Risk Taking Inventory created by Dr. K. P. Nimbalkar and Dr. R. D. Hadole was used to measure risk-taking behaviour. Survey method was used in this research study. T-test was used for statistical analysis in this research. In the result of the research study, no difference was found in the risk-taking behaviour of undergraduate students of government and non-government colleges. No significant difference was found in the risk-taking behaviour between undergraduate students of government and non-government colleges.
BEYOND THE AKHARA: GENDERED SPACE AND WOMEN’S AGENCY IN INDIAN SPORTS FILMS
Authors: Manisha  , Rathor Ila
Published: February 2025

The cinematic realm, reflecting society's evolving ethos, has increasingly become a platform for exploring gender dynamics, particularly in sports films. In the Indian context, sports cinema transcends mere athletic narratives to interrogate entrenched societal norms, providing a fertile ground for reimagining gendered spaces. This manuscript delves into the transformative portrayal of women in Indian sports films, focusing on how these narratives carve out spaces of empowerment within a historically patriarchal framework. From akhara (mud–pit) to international arenas, sports films have spotlighted the indomitable spirit of women who defy cultural constraints to assert agency. This essay will study two films, Dangal (2016) and Saand Kii Aankh (2019), chronicling female sportsperson’s journey but foregrounding their confrontation with regressive traditions that relegate women to the domestic sphere. These cinematic portrayals challenge the deeply ingrained dichotomies of strength versus femininity, public versus private spaces, and tradition versus progress. By employing powerful visual storytelling and evocative character arcs, Indian sports films serve as a cultural critique of spatial inequalities, offering narratives where women reclaim the akhara—both literal and symbolic—as arenas of identity and empowerment. The synergy of athleticism and cinematic representation redefines femininity, presenting women not as objects of aesthetic idealization but as agents of resilience and defiance. This paper examines the intersection of gender, space, and agency in sports films, arguing that these narratives do more than entertain—they disrupt normative constructs, fostering dialogue on women’s rights and their rightful place in public life. Ultimately, the paper posits that Indian sports cinema, in its nuanced portrayal of gendered spaces, catalyses a broader discourse on societal transformation and women's emancipation.
MAYA ANGELOU’S PROTEST CULTURE FOR THE OPPRESSED
Authors: Athiphro Ashihrii , Singh H Subrata
Published: February 2025

This paper analyses Maya Angelou’s crucial role in creating a culture of protest for the oppressed, with a focus on feminism, resilience, and the battle against systematic injustices. Angelou’s writings, which include her poetry and autobiographies, represent the sufferings of Black women and the marginalized people emphasizing how cultural identity can serve as both a source of strength and a means of survival for marginalized communities serving as both a testament and a rallying cry against oppression. Her work often underscores the importance of cultural pride and the resilience of oppressed people.
Angelou’s literature promotes an intersectional approach to feminism, emphasizing adaptability in the face of hardship, using themes of self-worth, strength, resistance and remembering one’s heritage as a means of overcoming adversity. Her message is one of both personal and cultural empowerment, suggesting that holding onto one’s culture is not only an act of survival but also an act of resistance against forces of oppressions. Maya Angelou’s themes of identity, feminism, resilience, and empathy would resonate deeply in today’s social media culture. Through her feminist messages, she would challenge gender norms and beauty standards, inspiring women to embrace inner strength. Her emphasis on empathy would remind people of the lasting impact of kindness, promoting respectful, compassionate interactions in the digital world. In today’s digital age, her remarks reverberate across social media platforms, creating solidarity and motivating future generations of activists. This paper will discuss on how Angelou’s legacy continues to influence modern movements through her works on her offline books and even through social media platforms, establishing her work as a key voice in ongoing struggles for social justice and gender equality and her influence on NE Indian women.
A CONFIGURAÇÃO DA PAISAGEM NO CONTO “INFERNO VERDE”, DE ALBERTO RANGEL
Authors: Santos Azevedo Kenedi , De Souza Mar Raimundo
Published: February 2025

O presente artigo tem como propósito discutir de que maneira a paisagem é configurada na narrativa de Alberto Rangel, tendo como corpus de análise o conto homônimo à obra Inferno Verde. Realizou-se este estudo com vista na perspectiva de que este aspecto do espaço, é um elemento apresentado, considerando sua dinamicidade e diversidade, configurando-se em um constituinte que se arquiteta em interação com outros componentes que fazem parte da narrativa. Deste modo, como respaldo teórico usado, recorreu-se às percepções de Michel Collot em seu artigo “Pontos de vista sobre a percepção de paisagens”, em que este contribui com discussões sobre as concepções de paisagem. Além disso, apoiou-se, também, em Allison Marcos Leão da Silva, com sua tese “Representações da natureza na ficção amazonense”, na qual se detém a estudos consistentes sobre a forma de representatividade da natureza amazônica na ficção. E para melhor compreensão sobre o relato “Inferno Verde”, recorreu-se a Marco Aurélio Coelho de Paiva, estudioso que analisa o método criativo de Rangel referente à construção de uma representação da Amazônia comparada ao sertão.
"EL OTRO" E O MESMO:BORGES E A CRONOTOPIA DE UMA MEMÓRIA EM CRISE
Authors: Câmara Rocha Ramon Diego
Published: February 2025

O presente artigo se destina a compreender o espaço-tempo dentro da obra de Jorge Luis Borges, tomando, como recorte analítico o conto “El otro”, presente em sua antologia El libro de arena. Nessa antologia, em que o escritor se destina a abordar o esfacelamento da memória, do tempo e do espaço de maneira muito própria, por meio do cruzamento de discursos contrários que habitam a consciência e memória de seus personagens, quase sempre em crise, o conto selecionado não só será analisado do ponto de vista discursivo-ideológico como, para isso, se dará enfoque a uma categoria de conteúdo e, também de forma que é o cronotopo ficcional, sob a teoria dialógica bakhtiniana. Para tais discussões, tentando compreender como o escritor argentino consegue representar os anseios de seu tempo por construções narrativas fantásticas, valeremos de teóricos importantes em relação às discussões sobre ideologia, memória e representação histórico-discursiva de espaços e tempos singulares, entre eles, estão Marshall Berman (2007), Mikhail Bakhtin (2018), Medviédev (2012), Bergson (2006), Luiz Costa Lima (1980), entre outros.
Diagnostic and therapeutic particularities of a case admitted for low back pain and sciatica
Authors: Marinescu Monica Adriana , Guliciuc Madalin , Maier Adrian Cornel , Olaru Iulia , Bogdan-Goroftei Roxana-Elena , Barbu Raisa Eloise , Mihailov Raul , Lutenco Valerii , Firescu Dorel
Published: February 2025

Foreign bodies inserted urethral represent urological emergencies. Self-insertion of foreign bodies is a common practice, especially during states of pathological masturbation. Recently, presentations in emergency rooms with this type of pathology are becoming more frequent. Most of the time, the patient presents late, with the presentation being preceded by the onset of painful, inflammatory, or infectious symptoms. In this study we present the case of a male patient with self-insertion of a urethral foreign body that migrated to the urinary bladder, presented after a period of 15 years in the neurology ward, with neurological and infectious urinary symptoms.
The use of mobile augmented reality supported flipped learning model in general chemistry laboratory: Electrolysis experiment example
Authors: Kadıoğlu Nagihan , Özyalçın Oskay Özge
Published: February 2025

The aim of this study was to determine the effect of Mobile AR (MAR) supported Flipped Learning Model (FLM) applications on the academic achievement of first year undergraduate students in General Chemistry Laboratory course and to investigate the students' views on MAR supported FLM. In the study carried out with a quasi-experimental design with pre-test-post-test control group, the course in the experimental group was conducted according to MAR-supported FLM, while the course in the control group was conducted conventionally as prescribed by the curriculum. The results of the independent sample t-test for the quantitative data of the study revealed that FLM implementations supported by MAR had a positive effect on student achievement. The interviews with the students were analyzed by content analysis and it was determined that the students evaluated the applications positively and found them useful. The findings of this study are preliminary for future studies in this field.
Artistic and Linguistic Features of Turmys-Salt Jyrlary in the Works of Bekmurat Uakhatov
Authors: Tashekova Aigerim , Zhussupov Nartai , Zeinulina Aiman , Rustemova Zhanar , Kadyrova Bakytzhan
Published: February 2025

This article provides a detailed examination of the scientific contributions of Bekmurat Uakhatov, a renowned scholar of Kazakh oral literature, with a focus on his studies of turmys-salt jyrlary (household and ritual songs). These songs hold a special place in Kazakh spiritual heritage, reflecting the nation’s worldview, traditions, and life philosophy. Bekmurat Uakhatov’s research delves into the artistic and linguistic aspects of these songs, emphasizing the use of metaphors, metonymy, and epithets to enhance their symbolic and emotional depth. By analyzing the structure and content of turmys-salt jyrlary, Bekmurat Uakhatov demonstrates their role as a medium for preserving the historical and cultural memory of the Kazakh people. The study also traces the historical evolution of these songs and examines their relevance in contemporary Kazakh culture. In addition, the works of early Kazakh literary figures such as Shokan Ualikhanov, Abubakir Divaev, Saken Seyfullin, and Qajym Jumaliev are utilized to contextualize the place of turmys-salt jyrlary in Kazakh literature and folklore. The article highlights the lexical, syntactic, and phonetic richness of these songs, showcasing their poetic depth and cultural significance. It underlines the role of metaphors in creating vivid imagery, metonymy in uncovering hidden meanings, and epithets in setting emotional tones. Bekmurat Uakhathov’s findings emphasize the importance of turmys-salt jyrlary in preserving Kazakh national identity and transmitting cultural knowledge. This study provides valuable insights into Kazakh folklore, laying the groundwork for further research in this field.
Exploring the Prerequisites for Developing a Blended Instructional Model in Undergraduate Music Education
Authors: Yue Feng , Kuroda Ariyabhorn , Kaenampornpan Pornpan
Published: February 2025

This study utilized a mixed-methods approach to explore the essential elements for creating a blended instructional model tailored for undergraduate music education students. The study involved 200 students from the Department of Music and Dance at Guangxi University of Foreign Languages, Nanning, China, and four faculty members with 5–10 years of teaching experience. Data collection included the Survey of Blended Learning for Music Students, which assessed students’ prior online learning experiences, attitudes, and perceptions of blended learning, and semi-structured interviews with faculty to provide qualitative insights into blended learning practices. The results revealed that 90.5% of students had prior online learning experience, with 53% preferring a blended learning format. Students appreciated the flexibility and efficiency of blended learning, particularly for its ability to enhance knowledge acquisition and skill development. However, some challenges emerged, including issues with self-discipline and engagement in the online environment. Faculty interviews highlighted both advantages and challenges of blended teaching, including barriers to quick adaptation and the need for increased communication in the blended environment. A novel contribution of the study lies in its focus on the limited integration of blended learning in music education, an area that has received little attention in the existing literature. The findings offer important pedagogical implications for developing effective blended learning models that balance the practical and theoretical aspects of music education. Specifically, it highlights the need for better engagement strategies and support mechanisms for students and instructors to navigate blended learning effectively, fostering a more flexible, adaptive, and interactive learning environment.
Ensemble Machine Learning Applied to Assessment and Mapping of Low and Moderate Slopes Landslide Susceptibility in Hamam Nbail, Algeria
Authors: Harfouche Ameur  , Djerbal Lynda  , Bahar Ramdane
Published: February 2025

The municipality of Hammam N’bails, located 37 km east of the capital of Guelma province (eastern Algeria), is accessible via RN20 and CW19 roads. It borders the municipalities of Khemissa and El Henancha in Souk-Ahras province. With a population of approximately 16,000 and covering an area of 164 km², this region is characterized by mountainous terrain, with elevations ranging from 112 to 292 meters. The area experiences cold, snowy winters and hot, dry summers, with an average annual rainfall of about 600 mm. Renowned for its natural thermal springs, Hammam N’bails is also a notable tourist destination. The rugged topography of the region leads to frequent landslides, particularly on medium and low slopes. Landslide susceptibility is assessed using raster calculators in ArcGIS and efficient machine learning algorithms, such as Decision Trees, Bagging, Random Forest, SVM, and MLP. Factors considered in the analysis include slope, elevation, geology, aspect, proximity to streams and roads, land cover, and rainfall. The performance of these models is evaluated using ROC-AUC curves, providing a robust method to understand and mitigate geological risks in this area.