bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Finding out why Bram Stoker Wrote Dracula
Authors: Rebecca P.
Published: May 2023

The paper entitled ‘Finding Out Why Bram Stoker Wrote ‘Dracula’ is actually a research work inspired by the circumstances surrounding the publication of the book. The article proposes to find out what inspired Bram Stoker to write a novel of the stature of ‘Dracula’. Reading through several manuscripts, journals and online materials one can conclude that Bram Stoker took a lot of trouble to publish his work. He researched widely and went to a lot of places before finally deciding on the location, characters and plot of ‘Dracula’. A peep into his biography, his friends and influences has also been provided in the paper. Besides, his readings are also referred to. There is a detail about how the first hundred pages went missing, how and where they were ultimately found and how they were again republished. There is a look into the Journal entries of Jonathan Harker, the main character in the novel as well. These entries corroborate the findings of Bram Stoker about the legend called ‘Dracula’ and the true elements in the book as per the stories or folk lores read by him.
Forest Wildfire Detection using Deep Learning
Authors: Jadhav Manasi
Published: May 2023

Abstract: The advent of satellite technology has made it possible to continuously monitor and manage forest fires, which pose a serious hazard to people and other living things. Smoke in the air indicates the presence of forest wildfires. Fire detection is essential in fire alarm systems for preventing damage and other fire catastrophes that have an impact on society. It's crucial to effectively identify fire from visual settings to prevent large-scale fires. An efficient method of a machine learning based Inception-v3 based on transfer learning is developed to increase the accuracy of fire detection. It trains satellite images to classify datasets into fire and non-fire images, generates a confusion matrix to determine the framework's effectiveness, and then uses local binary patterns to extract the fire-occurring region from satellite images. This method lowers the rate of false detection.
Analysis and Prediction of Stroke Using Machine Learning Algorithms
Authors: Mishra Dr. Priti , A Chitra , D Keerthana , S Pruthvika
Published: May 2023

Abstract: Stroke is the second most common cause of mortality and are associated with substantial, protracted disability. Stroke is the sudden death of brain cells due to a lack of oxygen, which is brought on by a blood vessel blockage or disruption of a supply line to the brain. The World Health Organisation predicts that the death rate from stroke will continue to rise in the future year. Numerous studies have been conducted to find stroke illnesses. a deep learning-based artificial intelligence method for forecasting different forms of stroke. Ischemic stroke, hemorrhagic stroke, and transient ischemic attack are the three types. We used data gathered from a medical research institute in our work. The preprocessing technique eliminates duplicate records, missing data, and contradictory data. Deep learning is employed to forecast if the patient is experiencing stroke illness or not, and the principle component analysis computation is used to reduce estimations. It actualizes deep learning classification to predict the stroke sickness. When a patient's information is entered, a trained model and forecasts of various stroke types are checked. The major goal of this research is to improve stroke prediction and identify distinct types of stroke.
Delay Analysis of Road Construction Projects using RII Method
Authors: Malunjkar Himanshu , Aher Madhura
Published: May 2023

Abstract: The aim of this paper is to propose and recommend a tool for contractors before the bidding stage to calculate the effect of delay in road construction projects by finding the relative importance index (RII) method. Through a rigorous literature search and interviews with road construction professionals, 95 delay causes were discovered and classified into 9 broad groups for this purpose. The relative importance index approach was used to calculate the relative relevance of delay factors and groups. The ranking of these factors and groups were illustrated in terms of their impact on delay. The factors and groups that are most and least responsible for the delays were explored.
A Review on Automatic Brain Tumor Classification from MRI Imaging
Authors: Kumar Azad
Published: May 2023

Abstract: Brain tumor is an irrepressible development of cells that may spread in different tissues. It can be recognized through Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) which is a non-surgical investigation of organ for diagnosing any disease related to the symptoms. Tumors may be cancerous or non-cancerous or it can be considered as life threatening or less dangerous. A tumor belongs to two distinct categories such as benign or malignant. Here benign tumor that has been detected is considered as the non-cancerous or less dangerous and it does not spread to the other part of the brain. It has solid boundaries or contouring that indicates the particular shade of the tumor but malignant is the cancerous tumor which is highly dangerous and it can be spread to the other part of the brain by itself. The boundaries of the malignant tumor are not solid in appearance, instead of that it appears as faded in nature. The intension of the paper is to review different approaches regarding brain tumor classification and finding out certain flaws present in the existing systems.
Design and Implementation of Feed Forward Neural Network Based Chatbot for Depression Support
Authors: Atram Pankaj
Published: May 2023

Abstract: As the awareness related to mental health is increasing, there is a need to make the assistance related to it more accessible. According to recent studies, people avoid in person counselling when it comes to mental health. Hence alternatives need to be made available to help people to live a stress-free life. We proposed this system in hope to address this topic in form of a chat-bot which engages users to have a positive conversation. This will surely reduce the loneliness and stress which people might find difficult to share with other people. This chatbot is built using feed forward neural network to generate appropriate response.
E-Commerce Gym Website
Authors: Dwivedi Aditya Kr. , Apoorv  , Singh Ashutosh , Pal Deepak , Rai Asst Prof. Ms Manisha
Published: May 2023

Abstract: In order to grow their businesses, organizations need to reach out to a large number of people since E-commerce is growing rapidly. Therefore, they are developing websites that will serve as platforms for both customers and sellers, where their products can be displayed by the customer for purchase, and the website will include a payment gateway where the customer can pay for their purchase. The development of an E-commerce gym website requires an understanding of a number of technologies. In addition to client-side (front-end) techniques such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, server-side (back-end) techniques include PHP, NodeJS, ASP.NET, and relational databases. A basic website containing information about gym memberships and all things gym-related is the objective of this project.
Design and Analysis of Anti-Roll Bar in Formula Vehicle
Authors: Madhukumar K , Rajkumar M Tinku , Vishvakarma Ayush , Pokale Rajat
Published: May 2023

Abstract: This study explains a coherent flow for designing, analyzing, and testing a tuneable anti-roll bar system for a formula student race-car. The design process starts with the analytical calculation for roll stiffness using constraining parameters such as CG (Centre of Gravity) height, total mass, and weight distribution in conjunction with suspension geometry. Then, the material selection for the design i.e., Aluminium 7075 T6 is made based on parameters such as density and modulus of rigidity. A MATLAB program is used to iterate defection vs load for different stiffness and shaft diameter values. This is then checked with kinematic defection values in FUSION 360s geometry. To validate with the material defection, finite element analysis is performed on ANSYS workbench. Manufacturing accuracy for the job is checked using both static analysis in lab settings and using sensors on vehicles during ontrack testing. The error percentage is found to be 4% between the target stiffness and the one obtained from static testing. Parameters such as moment arm length, shaft diameter and length, and defection were determined and validated. This paper shows the importance of an anti-roll bar device to tune the roll stiffness of the car without interfering with the ride stiffness.
Variable Aware Analytic Driven Online Shoppers Purchasing Intention using ML Algorithms
Authors: Raja Dr. K. , Duela Dr.J. Shiny , Rahul K. , Anudeep P. , Uday D.
Published: May 2023

Abstract: In view of this paper, we aim a real-time online shoppers intention prediction system that can anticipate a visitor's intended purchase right away. That's what to do, we depend on meeting and guest data and we use Random forest algorithm. The majority of prior research, however, ignored anonymous sessions started by non-logged-in or unknown users and instead concentrated on known consumers. About half of the sessions start as anonymous sessions, according to de-analyzed data from a significant e-commerce platform. In order to forecast purchasing intent in an e-commerce environment, we also use oversampling to boost each classifier's conduct and scalability. The verdicts show that random woodland outperforms the different methods in agreements of accuracy and F1 Score
Factors influencing digital technology skills in the developing country
Authors: Doungpitak Manassanun , Chomtohsuwan Thoedsak , Kraiwanit Tanpat , Jangjarat Kris , Chutipat Veraphong
Published: May 2023

The fast growth of science and technology, particularly in the field of information technology (IT), has been of immense value to many countries (Vargo et al., 2021). Consequently, digital skills are crucial in the digital age. This study attempts to investigate the elements that influence Thai citizens’ digital technology proficiency. To analyse the data, a linear regression analysis was undertaken. Age, education level, the average cost of digital devices in use, the primary reason for deciding to purchase a digital device, Internet package influencing digital device usage and access, speed, and availability of Internet network connectivity, stability of the Internet network, and the speed and stability of the Internet network being proportional to the cost of the Internet were found to influence the digital technology skills of Thai citizens. The study suggests, based on its results, that the government and relevant sectors should provide training in digital skills that is appropriate for people of diverse ages, as age is a crucial determinant of digital abilities.
Single-cell RNA sequencing reveals 2D cytokine assay can model atopic dermatitis more accurately than immune-competent 3D setup
Authors: Seidel Judith Anna , Al Benjamin , Traidl Stephan , Holzscheck Nicholas , Freimooser Sina , Miessner Hendrik , Reuter Hendrik , Dittrich-Breiholz Oliver , Werfel Thomas
Published: May 2023

Background: Modelling atopic dermatitis (AD) in vitro is
paramount to understand the disease pathophysiology and identify novel
treatments. Previous studies have shown that the Th2 cytokines IL-4 and
IL-13 induce AD-like features in keratinocytes in vitro. However,
it has not been systematically researched whether the addition of Th2
cells, their supernatants or a 3D structure are superior to model AD
compared to simple 2D cell culture with cytokines. Methods: For
the first time, we investigated what in vitro option most closely
resembles the disease in vivo based on single-cell RNA sequencing
data (scRNA-seq) obtained from skin biopsies in a clinical study and
published datasets of healthy and AD donors. In vitro models were
generated with primary fibroblasts and keratinocytes, subjected to
cytokine treatment or Th2 cell cocultures in 2D/3D. Gene expression
changes were assessed using qPCR and Multiplex Immunoassays.
Results: Of all cytokines tested, incubation of keratinocytes
and fibroblasts with IL-4 and IL-13 induced the closest in
vivo-like AD phenotype which was observed in the scRNA-seq data.
Addition of Th2 cells to fibroblasts failed to model AD due to the
downregulation of ECM-associated genes such as POSTN. While
keratinocytes cultured in 3D showed better stratification than in 2D,
changes induced with AD triggers did not better resemble AD keratinocyte
subtypes observed in vivo. Conclusions: Taken together,
our comprehensive study shows that the simple model using IL-4 or IL-13
in 2D most accurately models AD in fibroblasts and keratinocytes
in vitro, which may aid the discovery of novel treatment options.
De-novo genome assembly of the invasive mosquito species Aedes japonicus and Aedes koreicus
Authors: Ctapano Paolo , Falcinelli Monica , Damiani Claudia , Cappelli Alessia , Koukouli Despoina , Rossi Paolo , Ricci Irene , Napolioni Valerio , Favia Guido
Published: May 2023

Recently, two invasive Aedes mosquito species, Ae. japonicus and Ae.
koreicus, are circulating in several European countries posing potential
health risks to humans and animals. Vector control is the main option to
prevent mosquito-borne diseases, and an accurate genome sequence of
these mosquitoes is essential to better understand their biology and to
develop effective control strategies. Here, we present a de novo genome
assembly of the Ae. japonicus (Ajap1) and Ae. koreicus (Akor1) based on
a hybrid approach that combines Oxford Nanopore long reads and Illumina
short reads data. Their quality was ascertained using various metrics.
Masking of repetitive elements, gene prediction and functional
annotation was performed. Sequence analysis revealed a very high
presence of repetitive DNA and, among others, thermal adaptation genes
and insecticide-resistance genes. Through the RNAseq analysis of larvae
and adults of Ae. koreicus and Ae. japonicus exposed to different
temperatures (15 and 28°C) we also identified genes showing a
differential temperature-dependent activation. The assembly of Akor1 and
Ajap1 genomes constitutes the first updated collective knowledge of the
genomes of both mosquito species, providing the possibility of
understanding key mechanisms of their biology such as the ability to
adapt to harsh climates and to develop insecticide-resistance
mechanisms.
Scoping review of relationship between alcohol, memory consolidation, and ripple activity: recompilation of mean methodologies to analyze ripples
Authors: Ruelas Marina , Author) Rita Fuentes-Aguilar (Second Corresponding , Medina-Ceja Laura
Published: May 2023

Alcohol abuse is not only responsible for 5.3% of the total deaths in
the world, but also has a substantial impact on neurological and memory
disabilities throughout the population. One extensively studied brain
area involved in cognitive functions is the hippocampus. Evidence in
several rodent models has shown that ethanol produces cognitive
impairment in hippocampal-dependent tasks and that the damage is varied
according to the stage of development at which the rodent was exposed to
ethanol and the dose. To the authors’ knowledge, there is a biomarker
for cognitive processes in the hippocampus that has not been evaluated
in association with memory impairment by alcohol administration. This
biomarker is called Sharp Wave Ripples which are synchronous neuronal
population events that are well known to be involved in memory
consolidation. Methodologies for facilitation or automatic
identification of ripples and their analysis have been reported for a
wider bandwidth than Sharp Wave Ripples. This review is focused on
communicating the state-of-the art about the relationship between
alcohol, memory consolidation and ripple activity as well as the use of
the main methodologies to identify SWRs automatically.
Information processing speed, visuospatial working memory and cognitive failures in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients: The interaction effects of age and cognitive reserve
Authors: Moradi Fateme , Askarizadeh Ghasem , Bagheri Masoud
Published: May 2023

Previous studies have shown that aging can contribute to cognitive
decline in patients with COPD, whereas cognitive reserve (CR) can be a
protective factor against cognitive decline following brain pathology.
However, the effects of CR and the interaction between age and CR on
cognitive functions in patients with COPD have not been studied. We
investigated the effects of age as a risk factor and CR as a protective
factor on information processing speed, visuospatial working memory, and
cognitive failures in 104 middle-aged (Mage = 58.75 years, SDage = 3.51)
and 104 elderly (Mage = 69.43 years, SDage = 3.12) patients with COPD.
In addition, this study aimed to explore the interaction effect of age
and CR on information processing speed, visuospatial working memory, and
cognitive failures in middle-aged and elderly patients with COPD. The
findings of the present study showed that (1) age significantly affects
information processing speed, visuospatial working memory, and cognitive
failures in patients with COPD. (2) CR has a significant effect on
information processing speed and cognitive failures in COPD patients,
but we did not observe the effect of CR on visuospatial working memory
in COPD patients. It was also found that (3) the interaction effect of
age and CR was only observed on cognitive failures, while the
interaction of age and CR had no significant effect on information
processing speed and visuospatial working memory in COPD patients. This
study brings to light the differential effects of age and CR on the
cognitive domains in COPD patients.
Wine tourism theory and practices in the initiatives of the UNWTO
Authors:   University of Economics - Varna, Marinov Stoyan
Published: May 2023

The aim of the article is to present the initiatives of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) for the development of the theory and practice of wine tourism and on this basis to come up with ideas to increase the competitiveness of Bulgaria as a destination for wine tourism. The UNWTO definitions for tourism product, gastronomic tourism and wine tourism are presented. The conferences for wine tourism, organized by the UNWTO, are interpreted in chronological order. The specific characteristics of wine tourism are presented and the recommendations of the UNWTO for its sustainable development are presented. Conclusions and recommendations for the development of sustainable wine tourism in Bulgaria are systematized.
Cultural and wine tourism – opportunity for development of sustainable tourism in the Shumen Region
Authors:   Konstantin Preslavski University of Shumen, Bulgaria, Petkov Veselin , Penerliev Milen ,   Konstantin Preslavski University of Shumen, Bulgaria
Published: May 2023

The paper examines the basic principles of sustainable tourism. An attempt is made to draw an analogy with the application of those principles in the Shumen region, through an analysis of cultural and cognitive tourism, and of the opportunities for the development of wine tourism. The cumulative effect of including a number of alternative forms of tourism into the general tourist mix increases the economic effect, the valorization, and respectively – increases sustainability in its various aspects. Although the region in discussion is saturated with cultural sites and represents a center of cultural tourism, that fact is not an obstacle to the development of wine tourism as well – given the socio-cultural, soil-climatic and the regional economic and demographic characteristics. It is such types of interrelations, which are in the focus of this study.
Еthno-cultural features of the nutrition of the bulgarian karakachans
Authors:   University of Food Technologies – Plovdiv, Bulgaria, Stankov Stanko , Nikovska Kremena ,   University of Food Technologies – Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Published: May 2023

The cultural features of different ethnic communities settled on the Bulgarian territories since decades are a factor for the formation of a sustainable ethno-cultural environment. The moral, material and spiritual features of the Bulgarian Karakachans ethnic group also determine the ethno-cultural peculiarities in their nutrition. The lifestyle, the religious affiliation and the deep roots of the beliefs and traditions are the basis of the understanding of nutrition as a cultural phenomenon. The nomadic way of life, migrations and long journeys in different climatic conditions of the environment, product diversity and living conditions form a knowledge of the use of wild plant species. They combine plant foods with dairy products derived from sheep's milk, but at the same time they also used products that find near the places to which they migrate. The way of life and the culturological norms of behavior of the Karakachans are a sign of social belonging to the conditions of the environment and the possibility to build an ethno-cultural model in their diet.
Tourism as an economic diversification tool in mountain rural regions (research on the rural tourism facilities in several towns and villages in Smolyan District)
Authors:   Agricultural university – Plovdiv, Bulgaria, Videv Stefan
Published: May 2023

Smolyan district is characterized on one side by uneven development of the tourism branch with prevelance of mass tourism, which leads to toverconcentration of tourists flow only in two of the municipals – Chepelare and Smolyan and on one side over 99 % of the accommodations in the district are concentrated there and on the other – by incomplete utilization of the favourable premises for development of alternative tourism in the dirtrict’s small settlements. In this connection the objective of the research is to study and analyze the current state and the possibilities for development of alternative tourism as an efficient tool for diversification of the local rural economy. The research is based on direct inquiries to tourists and owners of tourism facilities in the settlement Momchilovtzi, Orehovo, Trigrad, Dospat, Banite, Devin and Shiroka Luka. Taking in consideration the gathered via system of indicators information, several conclusions regarding stability of the working places, level of income, qualifications of the employees, structure of the proprietorship and professionalization of the tourism business in the small settlements of the districts are provided.
Wine tourism – cluster perspectives
Authors:   University of Plovdiv „Paisii Hilendarski”, Bulgaria, Dimitrova Gergana
Published: May 2023

The article examines the opportunities for wine tourism in the context of the cluster approach to increase competitiveness. The presented results are part of a monographic survey conducted among wine producers and consumers in Bulgaria. Working good practices in the field have been established and a conceptual design for building a wine cluster based on wine tourism has been proposed.
Sustainable practices for the wine tourism development in support of the local and social economy
Authors:   Trakia University - Stara Zagora, Bulgaria, Martinov Ruslan , Nedialkova Hristina ,   University of Economics - Varna, Bulgaria
Published: May 2023

The paper focuses on several scenarios for sustainable tourism that can be resourcefully applied to the field of wine tourism as a kind of special interest tourism. Firstly, we start with a short analysis of different examples of sustainable tourism i.e. trekking, green transport (part of the green deal) associated with modern wine tourism. Secondly, we delve on the aspects of social entrepreneurship. The examples are best practices in developed tourist destinations, like Italy, Slovenia, Hungary. Thirdly, we elaborate why stakeholders may profit from a discernable added value of wine tourism, thanks to social ventures and the advantages of social entrepreneurship as a way to ensure sustainability for the local communities, comfortable experience for the tourists and shared welfare for all stakeholders.
Seselin promotes cisplatin-induced apoptosis of AGS gastric cancer cells by inhibiting β-catenin expression
Authors: Shyu Rong-Yaun , Wang Chun-Hua , Wu Chang-Chieh , Wang Lu-Kai , Tsai Fu-Ming
Published: May 2023

Gastric cancer is a commonly diagnosed form of cancer, and cisplatin is commonly used as a chemotherapy drug for treating it. However, the side effects of cisplatin may reduce patients? willingness to use it. Seselin, a derivative of coumarin, has been found to have anticancer properties as well as anticoagulant effects. In this study, we investigated the effect of seselin on promoting cisplatin-induced gastric cancer cell death using the cell proliferation reagent WST-1, BrdU incorporation and lactate dehydrogenase release. The role of seselin and cisplatin in the apoptosis of gastric cancer cells was analyzed using a phospho-kinase array and Western blot analysis. Seselin did not affect G2/M stasis, but it promoted cell death in AGS cells treated with cisplatin. Phospho-kinase array analysis revealed that cisplatin regulates intracellular p53 phosphorylation, while seselin regulates intracellular ?-catenin expression by affecting the phosphorylation of glycogen synthase kinase-3 beta (GSK-3?), extracellular-signal-regulated kinase (ERK) and Src tyrosine kinase. Seselin and cisplatin promote the apoptosis of gastric cancer cells by the synergistic effect of two distinct signaling pathways. These findings suggest that seselin may be used as a complementary therapy to reduce the clinical dose of chemotherapy.
The protective effect of alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) seed extract containing polysaccharides on human keratinocytes and fibroblasts
Authors: Kim Jeeyoung , Bang Weon , Woo Jung , Kim Younghwa , Shin Hee , Kim Junoh , Gi Kim , Joo Yung , Lee Chang-Seok
Published: May 2023

To protect the body against environmental threats, cosmetics can play important antiinflammatory and anti-aging roles. Many researchers have developed cosmetic ingredients using natural plant extracts or the active compounds of such extracts. In this study, we assessed the ability of extracts from the seeds of alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) to affect skin cells. In a keratinocyte-derived cell line (HaCaT cells), alfalfa polysaccharide extract (APE) treatment triggered cornified envelope formation and increased the gene expression levels of filaggrin and involucrin, suggesting that APE increased epidermal cell differentiation. In addition, APE dramatically increased the mRNA and protein levels of claudin1, suggesting that it enhances tight junction formation. Finally, APE exerted antiinflammatory effects in keratinocytes by decreasing the LPSinduced production of proinflammatory cytokines. In primary normal human dermal fibroblasts (NHDF), APE increased procollagen synthesis and decreased elastase activity and metalloproteinase-1 (MMP) secretion. APE also showed superoxide dismutase (SOD)-like activity in a cell-free system, resulting in antioxidant effects. Finally, we found that the polysaccharides from alfalfa seeds used in our experiments consist mainly of galactose and mannose. Based on our findings, we conclude that APE may have potent skin-protective and skin-improving effects and could be developed as an important ingredient in cosmetics and medicines.
Media Pembelajaran Powerpoint Interaktif Pada Mata Pelajaran IPS Kelas V Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Mulyanto Sugeng , Mustadi Ali
Published: May 2023

Media pembelajaran merupakan salah satu komponen penting dalam proses pelaksanaan pembelajaran khususnya di masa pandemi saat ini. Namun pada kenyataannya masih sedikit guru yang menggunakan media dalam proses pembelajaran sehingga menyebabkan hasil belajar peserta didik semakin menurun. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan rancang bangun dan mengetahui kelayakan dari pengembangan media pembelajaran powerpoint interaktif pada mata pelajaran IPS. Model penelitian yang digunakan pada penelitian ini yaitu model DDD-E (Decide, Design, Develop, dan Evaluate. Metode pengumpulan data yaitu menggunakan metode observasi, wawancara, dan kuesioner atau angket. Pada uji rancang produk dilakukan oleh beberapa ahli serta peserta didik yang meliputi: (1) ahli isi mata pelajaran, (2) ahli desain pembelajaran, (3) ahli media pembelajaran, dan (4) uji coba perorangan yang dilakukan terhadap tiga orang peserta didik dengan kategori memiliki pengetahuan tinggi, sedang, dan rendah. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan yaitu analisis deskriptif kualitatif dan kuantitatif. Dari data hasil penelitian menunjukkan tingkat persentase kelayakan dari media pembelajaran powerpoint interaktif menurut ahli isi mata pelajaran yaitu sebesar 98%, tingkat kelayakan persentase dari ahli desain pembelajaran yaitu sebesar 95,00%, tingkat kelayakan persentase dari ahli media pembelajaran yaitu sebesar 90% dan menurut hasil uji coba perorangan tingkat persentase yang diperoleh yaitu 92% dengan kualifikasi sangat baik. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa pengembangan media pembelajaran powerpoint interaktif layak untuk dipergunakan pada kegiatan pembelajaran dengan muatan pelajaran IPS bagi peserta didik kelas V SD.
The Employment of EFL English Teachers’ Reflective Teaching: Types and Tools for Assessing Oneself
Authors: Wahyuni Luh Gede Eka
Published: May 2023

Reflecting on the teaching and learning process has been carried out as an important way of assessing oneself to improve teachers’ competence and professionalism. During blended learning in EFL classroom context, the results of the reflective teaching should be informative for teachers to know their teaching quality as well as to understand the students’ need and expectation in their learning. Thus, various reflective teaching strategies have been employed to enhance teachers’ reflective practice. This descriptive study is aimed to analyze the reflective teaching types and the strategies employed by the EFL English teachers in reflecting on their teaching. 17 secondary experienced English teachers were involved as the participants. Questionnaire and unstructured interview guide were administered to gather the data and the results were analyzed descriptively. The findings show that the English teachers tended to do reflection-in-action and reflection-on-action. They implemented various reflective teaching strategies such as students’ feedback, workshop or seminar, video recording, reflective journal writing, study-group, and class walk-through observation. Among those strategies, class walk-through observation done by the school supervisor was considered to be the least effective strategy. Portfolio, action-research, survey/questionnaire, and peer-observation were never conducted due to certain reasons. However, the discussion about the implementation of those reflective teaching strategies was limited in term of data collection in this study. Thus, several suggestions in relation to the limitation of the data findings are provided in this study.
WEBSITE PROFIL DESA DAN INFORMASI WISATA DI KECAMATAN DUKUN, KABUPATEN GRESIK
Authors: Wulandari Catur , Bariyah Taufiqotul , Hanesti Elsi Mersilia , Indrio Ludito Woro
Published: May 2023

Penggunaan internet sudah mulai dimanfaatkan dalam bidang pemerintahan mulai dari pemerintah pusat hingga ke kecamatan dan desa. Beberapa desa pada kecamatan Dukun, kabupaten Gresik telah memanfaatkan internet untuk menyebarkan informasi tentang desa dengan membuat website profil desa. Website yang dibuat oleh masing-masing desa tersebut tidak memiliki desain, fitur dan alamat website standar yang disepakati bersama. Selain itu terpisahnya website desa akan membuat informasi tersebar sehingga menyulitkan masyarakat dalam melakukan pencarian. Pada beberapa website desa yang telah dibuat, beberapa sudah tidak dapat diakses dikarenakan tidak tersedianya sumber daya manusia yang melakukan perawatan pada domain website. Permasalahan tersebut dapat diatasi dengan membuat satu website profil serta informasi wisata untuk seluruh desa. Website akan menjadi portal informasi untuk semua informasi desa pada kecamatan Dukun, kabupaten Gresik. Dengan demikian selain menghemat dana dan sumber daya manusia juga akan memudahkan masyarakat dalam menggali informasi seluruh desa pada kecamatan Dukun, kabupaten Gresik. Metode yang digunakan dalam pembuatan website adalah waterfall serta wawancara untuk pengambilan data yang dibutuhkan. Hasil pengabdian masyarakat ini adalah sebuah website yang berisi informasi sumber daya desa serta wisata pada kecamatan Dukun, kabupaten Gresik.
PEMBUATAN KERIPIK BONGGOL PISANG SEBAGAI INOVASI PRODUK OLAHAN PANGAN KREATIF DI DESA KERBANG LANGGAR
Authors: Tarkono Tarkono , Kuncoro Sapto , Kasymir Eka , Paramesthi Gading Azarine , Azzahra Nimas Shifa , Astuti Ike Kusuma , Oktaviana Melli , Aditya Fedo Chandra , Sahrinda Aqsal Raihan , Dani Yusrin
Published: May 2023

Bonggol pisang adalah bagian dari tanaman atau pohon pisang yang jarang dimanfaatkan dibanding bagian tanaman pisang lainnya, hal ini disebabkan kurangnya informasi dalam pengolahan bonggol pisang menjadi sesuatu yang bermanfaat. Kandungan gizi, karbohidrat, serat, dan protein dari bonggol pisang sangat berguna bagi tubuh jika dikelola menjadi bahan pangan yang kreatif dan inovatif. Artikel ini memuat informasi dan pemaparan mengenai Program Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat berkaitan dengan pembuatan olahan pangan bonggol pisang menjadi keripik bonggol pisang. Kegiatan dari program ini dimulai dari proses pembuatan, langkah-langkah, hasil, serta sosialisasi pemasaran tentang strategi marketing melalui media sosial, dengan bantuan pendekatan kualitatif-deskriptif. Mitra pada program pengabdian ini adalah ibu-ibu PKK, karang taruna, serta masyarakat Desa Kerbang Langgar, Pesisir Utara. Dilaksanakannya kegiatan ini bertujuan untuk menumbuhkembangkan sumber daya alam yang dimiliki oleh Desa Kerbang Langgar yang dapat menjadi barang bernilai jual, sehingga output dari kegiatan ini adalah berkembangnya kemampuan masyarakat dalam menghasilkan inovasi produk pangan kreatif yang dapat meningkatkan perekonomian masyarakat setempat.
IMPLEMENTASI SISTEM AGROFORESTRI SEBAGAI UPAYA PENINGKATAN EKONOMI DAN PENCEGAHAN EROSI DI DESA TEBA LIOKH KECAMATAN BATU BRAK KABUPATEN LAMPUNG BARAT
Authors: Wardani Yulia Kusuma , Lestari Nur Indah , Pratama Rinaldo Adi , Oktarlina Razmi Zakiah , Utama Winda Trijayanthi , Syarif Admi , Mona Frada Setia , Legowo Ahmad Bambang , Putri Shabrina Aisha , Rahmatullah Muhammad Rayza , Imanuella Arcefrida , Juwita Kiki , Anasta Muhammad Daffa
Published: May 2023

Permasalahan lingkungan banyak terjadi terutama berasal dari daerah pegunungan yang memiliki kemiringan yang curam seperti erosi. Erosi memberikan dampak buruk hingga menyebabkan penurunan produktivitas lahan  yang menyebabkan pendapatan berkurang. Program ini bertujuan untuk mengenalkan sistem penanaman yang lebih baik yaitu sistem agroforestri yang mengoptimalkan hasil bentuk penggunaan lahan yang berkelanjutan yang dapat menjamin dan meningkatkan kebutuhan pangan ataupun ekonomi masyarakat serta dapat menjaga lingkungannya. Metode dalam pengenalan sistem agroforestri ini yaitu menggunakan metode observasi, wawancara, dan deskriptif yang dilaksanakan di Desa Teba Liokh. Program ini juga bekerja sama dengan instansi lain seperti YABI (Yayasan Badak Indonesia) dengan tujuan untuk menjaga hutan tetap lestari melalui desa penyangga salah satunya dengan menerapkan sistem agroforestri. Sistem agroforestri ini menjadi solusi dalam peningkatan ekonomi dan menjaga hutan tetap lestari terutama dalam konservasi tanah dan air. Dalam sistem agroforestri memanfaatkan tanaman MPTS sebagai tajuk tinggi yang dapat dimanfaatkan mulai dari buah, biji, daun, hingga batang. Pemanfaatan tanaman MPTS diharapkan dapat mengurangi adanya deforestasi di daerah penyangga yang berbatasan secara langsung dengan hutan konservasi yaitu Taman Nasional Bukit Barisan Selatan.
PENGARUH PENGGUNAAN BUBUR KERTAS TERHADAP KREATIVITAS SENI RUPA SISWA DI SEKOLAH DASAR
Authors: Hayati Chusnul , Khaleda Nurmeta Irna , Hamdani Maula Luthfi
Published: May 2023

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi saat pembelajaran SBDP di kelas adanya keterbatasan alat dan bahan untuk membuat karya seni rupa tiga dimensi. Kreativitas siswa yang masih kurang dikarenakan saat pembuatan karya seni rupa tiga dimensi siswa merasa sulit membuatya dan terkadang karya yang dibuat hasil mendapat bantuan. Penelitian bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh penggunaan bubur kertas terhadap kreativitas seni rupa siswa di sekolah dasar. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode penelitian Quasi Ekperimental Design. Populasi penelitian ini yakni 30 orang siswa kelas IV SDN Lamping 2, dengan jumlah siswa sebagai kelas eskperimen 15 orang dan jumlah siswa kelas kontrol 15 orang. Teknik pengumpulan data berupa data nontes dengan instrument wawancara dan tes dengan instrument lembar tes. Teknik analisis data menggunakan paired sampels t-test yang sebelumnya telah diketahui homogenitasdan normalitasnya. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa rata-rata hasil pada posttest pada kelas eskperimen sebesar 76,8, dan untuk kelas kontrol memiliki nilai ratarata post-test sebesar 65,5. Sehingga H0 ditolak dan H1 diterima. Dari hasil tersebutdapat disimpulkan bahwa terdapat pengaruh penggunaan bubur kertas terhadap kreativitas seni rupa siswa di sekolah dasar.
Aplikasi Pengembangan Kemampuan Motorik Bagi Guru-Guru Di Kecamatan Sungai Limau Kabupaten Padang Pariaman
Authors: Nuridin Widya Pranoto  , Sri Gusti Handayani
Published: May 2023

Pembelajaran motorik yang dilakukan kurang efektif, pengemangan fisik motorik belum dioptimalkan karena guru kesulitan mencari pembelajaran yang efektif, pengemangan keterampilan motorik belum mendapat perhatian yang memadai maka perlu dilakukan penyuluhan dan pelatihan kepada khlayak sasaran antara yang strategis.Rendahnya kemampuan guru olahraga dalam membuat pembelajaran motorik yang kurang efektif membuat proses belajar mengajar menjadi bosan. Kemudian rendahnya kemampuan guru olahraga dalam mengoptimalkan pembelajaran motorik serta kurangnya pemahaman guru olahraga akan aktivitas motorik, sehingga diperlukan metode khusus dalam membuat suatu terobosan yang dapat meningkatkan kualitas belajar mengajar.

Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat ini adalah dalam bentuk penerapan IPTEKS dengan melibatkan berbagai komponen terutama keikutsertaan para mahasiswa serta para tenaga edukatif , tujuan yang ingin dicapai adalah :1. Untuk mengembangakan kemampuan motorik peserta didik. 2.Memberikan gambaran pembelajaran motorik yang efektif. 3. Mengoptimalkan pembelajaran motorik. Kegiatan ini dirancang sebaik mungkin dan dilaksanakan sesuai dengan jadwal secara profesional sehingga diharapkan dapat bermanfaat oleh Guru agar mendapatkan bentuk- bentuk pembelajaran pengembangan motorik, dan Siswa agar dapat mengembangkan kemampuan motoriknya. khalayak sasaran antara yang strategis adalah para guru dan siswa sebanyak 30 orang

Upaya yang dilakukan adalah dengan memberikan sejumlah materi sekaligus mempraktekkan pengembangan kemampuan motorik yang relevan sesuai dengan masalah yang ada. Pengabdian Pengembangan Kemampuan Motorik Bagi guru-guru memberikan gambaran pembelajaran motorik yang efektif, meningkatkan pengetahuan guru akan motorik, dan dapat meningkatkan kemampuan guru-guru dalam melaksanakan kegiatan pembelajaran.
Pendampingan Program Latihan Dan Gizi Atlet Klub Bolavoli Activa Dan Klub Philipos
Authors: Arif Fadli Muchlis  , Muhamad Sazeli Rifki  , Yogi Andria
Published: May 2023

Masih rendahnya prestasi bolavoli menjadi masalah yang serius pada PBVSI Sumatera Barat. Gagalnya Tim bolavoli Sumbar mengikuti ajang PON di Jawa Barat 2016 menjadi bukti bahwa prestasi masih sangat rendah. Ada beberapa faktor yang diduga mempengaruhi pencapaian prestasi ini, yaitu kemampuan pelatih yang terbatas dalam perencanaan dan pembuatan program latihan yang minim, belum serius dalam pembibitan atlet yang disebabkan tidak adanya klub yang pembinaannya dimulai dari usia dini, melainkan sudah pada usia dewasa dan ketercukupan gizi atlet yang tergabung dalam klub.

Identifikasi dan Perumusan masalah sebagai berikut: 1). Belum adanya program latihan yang sesuai dan mudah diterapkan 2). Belum adanya perhatian yang baik dari pengurus PBVSI terhadap pembibitan atlet usia dini, 3). Belum diperhatikan faktor gizi atlet untuk kelangsungan peoses latihan. Khalayak sasaran dari kegiatan ini adalah para pemilik klub bola voli, para atlet bolavoli, dan para pelatih yang ada di klub, khusus dalm hal ini diambil 2 klub perwakilan klub yang dinilai melakukan pembinaan yang berjenjang. Pada kegiatan Ipteks bagi masyarakat ini akan diadakan pendataan dari semua klub bolavoli, memberikan pelatihan dalam bentuk coaching dengan materi: penyusunan program latihan, pembuatan panduan gizi atlet bolavoli. Penyampaian materi dengan menggunakan metode ceramah, tanya jawab, diskusi dan demonstrasi tentang materi yang dipelajarinya dengan melibatkan dosen FIK UNP yang sesuai dengan kepakarannya. Pelaksanaan kegiatan dasar diadakan pada pada tahun 2017 yang bertempat di 2 klub bolavoli di Tanah Datar dan Lima Puluh Kota. Dari kegiatan pengabdian ini diharapakn tumbuh dan berkembangnya pembinaan olahraga bolavoli di Sumatera Barat melalui klub dan adanya buku panduan gizi olahraga untuk atlet bolavoli.

Untuk mengatasi permasalahan dalam penanganan rendahnya prestasi bolavoli Sumbar maka diberikan solusi yaitu sebagai berikut: 1) Sosialisasi tentang manajemen kepengurusan dan organisasi, 2) Penyususan program latihan yang efektif dan efesien, 3) Meberikan pemahaman tentang pentingnya gizi bagi atlet bolavoli, 4) Membuat Kurikulum dan buku evaluasi Sekolah bolavoli. Adapun luaran yang diharapakan dari kegiatan ini adalah; 1) Produk: Program Latihan dan Panduan Gizi Olahraga atlet bolavoli, 2) Jasa: Terbentuknya klub yang memiliki  dasar manajemen kepengurusan, buku panduan dan metode pelatihan yang terencana, berjenjang dan berkelanjutan.
Wörternetze chinesischer Deutschlernender. Eine empirische Eyetracking-Untersuchung zum Wortschatzlernen mit unterschiedlichen Medien von chinesischen DaF-Lernenden auf der Niveaustufe A2
Authors: Min Yibo
Published: May 2023

Wohin wird die visuelle Aufmerksamkeit der Lernenden beim Selbstlernen gerichtet? In diesem Band geht es um das selbständige Wortschatzlernen mit den Medien Lehrbuch und digitale Lernplattform bei chinesischen DaF-Lernenden im außerschulischen Kontext. Dabei wird das Eyetracking eingesetzt, das bisher kaum im DaF-Bereich angewandt wurde. Es besteht ein Zusammenhang zwischen den Outputs und dem Blickverhalten. Allerdings lässt sich kein eindeutiger Lernvorteil eines Mediums für das Selbstlernen feststellen, obwohl die Lernenden den Eindruck hatten, dass sie effektiver mit dem Buch lernen würden. Außerdem werden Bilder in den Lernmaterialien nur bedingt betrachtet. Der Band diskutiert diese Ergebnisse und trägt damit zu einem besseren Verständnis des Lernendenverhaltens bei, wovon die Entwicklung lernförderlicher Materialien für das außerschulische Selbstlernen profitieren kann.
Íslenskur námsorðaforði
Authors: Pálsdóttir Auður , Ólafsdóttir Sigríður
Published: May 2023

Viðfangsefni þessarar rannsóknar er íslenskur námsorðaforði sem byggist á lagskiptingu orðaforða tungumálsins. Markmiðið var að móta lista yfir íslenskan námsorðaforða, orða í lagi 2 (LÍNO-2). Slíkur listi er mikilvægur því hann gefur upplýsingar um hvaða íslensk orð nemendur á mismunandi aldri þurfa að þekkja til að geta skilið, rætt og skrifað um það sem þau fást við í námi hverju sinni. Hér var því rannsakaður orðaforði tungumálsins en ekki orðaforði einstaklinga. Orð í lagi 1 eru hátíðniorð, algengustu orðin sem lærast í daglegum samskiptum. Í lagi 2 eru orð sem eru notuð þvert á námsgreinar og koma iðulega fyrir í fræðilegu ritmáli en síður í daglegu tali. Í lagi 3 eru sértæk og tæknileg íðorð sem hafa ákveðnar skilgreiningar innan fræðasviða og faggreina. Það eru einkum orð í lagi 2 sem kennurum hættir til að líta fram hjá í kennslu. Lítil þekking nemenda á þessum orðum er ein af meginástæðum þess að þeim gengur illa að skilja lesinn texta, sem síðan dregur úr námsárangri. Þessi rannsókn er hluti af stærra rannsóknarverkefni þar sem íslenskur námsorðaforði er meginviðfangsefnið. Sett var saman ný málheild (Málheild fyrir íslenskan námsorðaforða, MÍNO) með völdum samtímatextum Íslensku Risamálheildarinnar (RMH) og Markaðrar íslenskrar málheildar (MÍM), en þar á meðal er námsefni Menntamálastofnunar. Samtals telur MÍNO 31.680.235 lesmálsorð og eru allir textar frá þessari öld. Orðum sem koma fyrir 100 sinnum eða oftar í málheildinni er raðað eftir tíðni og telur heildarorðtíðnilistinn 10.314 orð (lemmur) sem tilheyra lagi 1, 2 og 3. Hinn nýi listi yfir íslenskan námsorðaforða (LÍNO-2) telur 2.294orð sem tilheyra lagi 2. Þessi listi yfir íslenskan námsorðaforða mun nýtast kennurum og nemendum hér á landi við að efla orðaforða nemenda, lesskilning og tjáningarfærni auk þess að vera framlag til áframhaldandi kennslu og rannsókna sem miða að því að halda lífi í íslenskum orðum með komandi kynslóðum.
Daratumumab in the treatment of pure red cell aplasia after pediatric allogeneic stem cell transplantation
Authors: Arakelyan S. K. , Blagov S. L. , Kovrygin S. I. , Semchenkova A. A. , Fadeeva M. S. , Evseev D. A. , Salimova T. Yu. , Baidildina D. D. , Shelikhova L. N. , Maschan M. A. , Maschan A. A.
Published: May 2023

Pure red cell aplasia (PRCA) is a rare complication of AB0-incompatible allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, which manifests as a partial or complete absence of erythroid lineage in recipients with normal function of other hematopoietic lineages. There is a hypothesis, that lysis of erythroid precursors occurs because of antibody formation by population of residual B-lymphocytes and/or long-lived recipient’s plasma cells, which are capable for proliferation and active expression of the CD38 marker. That is why the invention of the IgG1 monoclonal antibody to CD38 presented as a new potentially effective targeted therapeutic option for patients with refractory PPCA. The article summarize clinical data on daratumumab for the therapy of PRCA in pediatric allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation recipients. The patients' parents gave their consent to the use of their children's data, including photographs, for research purposes and in publications.
Extramedullary involvement in pediatric myeloid leukemia: challenges of diagnosis and treatment. Clinical cases and a literature review
Authors: Dinikina Yu. V. , Maschan A. A.
Published: May 2023

The problem of extramedullary (EM) involvement in acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in children is of considerable relevance since its pathogenesis remains understudied and the impact on prognosis is still unclear. The variability of tissue and organ involvement depends on immunophenotypic, cytogenetic, and molecular features of myeloid cells and can cause difficulties in diagnosis, thus making it necessary to combine imaging and laboratory tools for timely and accurate diagnosis of EM disease. The prognostic significance of EM involvement has not been established unequivocally, thus the need for intensification of chemotherapy, as well as for allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in first remission, remain debatable. The results of target therapy in EM AML are encouraging and may reduce the risk of AML relapse. This article describes the clinical features of EM AML in children and reviews the diagnostic approaches as well as the advantages and limitations of existing laboratory and imaging methods. The molecular features of EM AML, current treatment options and prognosis have also been analyzed. The patients' parents gave their consent to the use of their children's data, including photographs, for research purposes and in publications.