bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Ensuring the Right of Access to Information Due to the Need to Increase the Level of Information Security and Protect Public Interests
Authors: Digay Damir , Nurmukhankyzy Daniya , Alzhankulova Svetlana , Zhumagulov Timur , Kamidenova Karina
Published: December 2024

The right to access information allows citizens to monitor government actions. When this right is violated or absent, it threatens state power being usurped or abused. The right to access information guarantees the realization of many human rights and civil freedoms. Public authorities must, while respecting national laws and international agreements, maintain a balance between public and private interests.
 
Objective: The study aims to identify the main directions for ensuring the right to access information in the context of improving information security and protecting public interests.
 
Method: The main research methods are source analysis and expert survey. Based on theoretical analysis, the study examines definitions of access to information and restrictions on access to information to ensure information security.
 
Results and Discussion: The expert survey results identify the components of the system to ensure access to information and better regulate restricted information to guarantee information security and protect public interests. The authors conclude that the regulatory framework for the information sphere developed in the Republic of Kazakhstan is a comprehensive system that, based on constitutional norms, adequately regulates information relations, balancing individual and state interests. This ensures citizens’ access to information as a characteristic of a democratic state while restricting access to information for personal and state security reasons.
Trends and Prospects for the Development of Industry Specialization: Regional Aspects
Authors: Ter-Grigoryants Anna , Shelukhina Elena , Statsenko Valeriya , Leonova Galina
Published: December 2024

Objective: The article aims to substantiate the significance of assessing regional industry specialization and identifying key sectors in the socioeconomic development of the North Caucasus Federal District (Russia) based on the analysis of organizational turnover and the specialization coefficient.
 
Methods: An economic-statistical method was applied to evaluate each activity’s contribution to value-added creation and identify structural changes in the regional economy.
 
Results and Discussion: The largest investments in the North Caucasus Federal District have been directed toward replacing worn-out machinery and equipment and increasing production capacities while maintaining or expanding product ranges. This approach supports adaptation to sanctions. However, fluctuations in investment levels pose risks to achieving regional goals. The study shows that the highest risks to stable development are typical of the Republic of Ingushetia, the Karachay-Cherkess Republic, and the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania. These risks are minimal in the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, Stavropol Territory, and the Chechen Republic.
 
Research Implications: The obtained specialization coefficients allow the authors to identify the leading sectors in the socioeconomic development of the North Caucasus Federal District.
 
Originality/Value: Identifying the prospects for industry specialization is essential for forming regional policy. The mechanism of regional specialization should account for existing resources and their mobility potential driven by investment. Government support through major import substitution projects also plays a crucial role. The developed risk matrix reflecting increases in fixed capital investment helps identify promising regional industry specializations.
The Phenomenon of Video Games: the Production of Digital Media of Everyday Life
Authors: Nikolaeva Evgeniya , Soldatova Nataliya , Nekrasov Mikhail , Nikolaev Mikhail , Kuzmina Elena
Published: December 2024

Objective: The goal of this work is to explore video games as key determinants of the modern social environment and their impact on everyday life.
 
Theoretical Framework: The study draws on the conceptual frameworks of J. Huizinga and R. Caillois, who identified play as a central aspect of human life. According to this view, all human activities have a playful element, influencing thought, perception, and worldview. Games, while evolving externally, maintain a core social function throughout history.
 
Method: We apply Huizinga's approach to analyze how digital media transform the social, cognitive, and existential dimensions of life. Additionally, the concept of the "gamer-body" is developed using M. Merleau-Ponty's phenomenological-existential approach, focusing on the body's role in cognition and existence.
 
Results and Discussion: Video games unite people, raise ethical and social issues, and enhance the individual’s spiritual journey. They confront players with their own alterable nature, acting as a "portal" through which they discover their essence. Over time, video games have increasingly influenced the real world, transforming everyday life with competitive interactions, rating systems, and digital interfaces. The physical and cognitive functions of individuals are reshaped by these technologies, making digital presence an existential necessity.
Use of plant extracts for the protection of the plantain bunch (Musa AAB) against insects,
Sucre municipality, Zulia State
Authors: Nava Juan , Calle Kleber , Andrade Pedro , Vera Nestor , Espinoza Winston
Published: December 2024

Plantain producers from the Sucre municipality of Zulia state, Venezuela, have expressed concerns about improving or maintaining the quality of the bunch, seeking to protect it from damage caused by insects, thus harming its appearance for marketing. It was proposed to evaluate the effect of aqueous plant extracts from the 100 % water-plant organ mixture for the protection of the plantain bunch. A completely randomized experimental design was used with 5 treatments and 20 repetitions. The treatments were: T1: cluster without product application; T2: cluster sprinkled with garlic bulb extract (Allium sativum); T3: cluster sprinkled with hot pepper fruit extract (Capsicum spp.); T4: bunch sprayed with lemongrass (Swinglea glutinosa) leaf extract and T5: bunch sprayed with eucalyptus (Eucalyptus spp.) leaf extract. The variable that was studied was: bunch fruits without damage from insect attack. T2 and T3 presented a higher percentage of fruits without insect damage (94 and 96 % respectively), with better quality in the bunch for commercialization.
Evaluation of Tibial Parameters Calculated from Computed Tomography Images According to Age and Gender
Authors: EMİROĞLU Muhammed , TOY Şeyma , SEÇGİN Yusuf , ONER Serkan
Published: December 2024

Objective: Bones from human remains are preserved in nature for long periods of time due to their compact structure, making them useful for identification. Although some bones are known to exhibit dimorphism, the tibia and femur are highly resistant to erosion and can be used to assess age and sex. The aim of this study was to assess age and sex using tibial parameters calculated from computed tomography (CT) scans. Methods: This study was performed by retrospectively analysing CT angiography images of the lower extremities of 114 individuals between 2015 and 2022. The individuals were divided into age groups 30-40 (age group 1), 41-50 (age group 2), 51-60 (age group 3). Images were transferred in DICOM format to the Radiant DICOM Viewer program and tibia measurements were performed. Results: The Kruskal-Wallis H test was used to compare the age groups, and the length between the left condylus medialis and lateralis parameter was compared between the 1st and 2nd age groups, and the distance between the right condylus medialis-malleolus medialis parameter was compared between the 1st and 3rd age groups. There was a statistically significant relationship between the 1st and other age groups for the left condylus medialis-malleolus medialis distance parameter between the 1st and 3rd age groups, and between the 1st and other age groups for the right condylus lateralis-malleolus lateralis distance parameter. The one-way ANOVA test showed a significant relationship between the 1st and 3rd age groups in the left condylus medialis-malleolus medialis distance parameter. It was concluded that there was a statistically significant difference between the sexes in all parameters except the length between the left condylus medialis and lateralis (MCLC-RL, LL) (p<0.05). Conclusion: As a result of our study, it was found that the parameters we obtained from the erosion resistant tibia are important markers in determining age and sex.In this context, we believe that the study will contribute to forensic science.
Sosyodemografik Değişkenlerin Dispozofobi (Biriktiricilik) Üzerine Etkisi
Authors: YATAĞAN Merve Melehat , ÖZLER Karya , ÇİÇEKOĞLU ÖZTÜRK Pınar
Published: December 2024

Amaç: Bu araştırmada üniversite öğrencilerinin bazı sosyodemografik özellikleri ile biriktirme bozukluğu arasındaki ilişkiyi incelemek amaçlandı. Gereç ve Yöntem: Tanımlayıcı ve kesitsel nitelikteki araştırmanın evrenini bir üniversitesin sağlık bilimleri fakültesine eğitimine devam eden üniversite öğrencileri oluşturdu. Çalışma, araştırmaya katılmaya gönüllü 343 öğrenci ile tamamlandı. Veriler Mart-Mayıs 2023 tarihleri arasında Sosyodemografik Bilgi Formu ve Biriktirme Envanteri-Gözden Geçirilmiş Formu ile yüz yüze toplandı. Bulgular: Araştırmaya katılan öğrencilerinin yaş ortalaması 21,63±1,67, %67,1’i kadın ve %44’ü dördüncü sınıfta eğitimine devam etmektedir. Öğrencilerin biriktirme envanteri toplam puan ortalaması 33,62±13,34; eşya kalabalıklığı alt boyut puan ortalaması 12,28±6,05; edinme alma alt boyut puan ortalaması 11,00±4,47; atmada zorluk alt boyut puan ortalaması 10,33±4,97’dir. Biriktirme envanteri puan ortalaması ile cinsiyet, algılanan gelir, koleksiyon yapma, travmatik bir olay yaşama ve fiziksel bir hastalık varlığı değişkenlerinin ilişkili olduğu belirlendi. Sonuç: Biriktirme bozukluğunun ilk belirtilerinin çocukluk ve ergenlik döneminde başladığı, erişkinlik döneminde birçok alanda işlevselliği bozulduğu, yaşam kalitesini düşürdüğü göz önüne alındığında; ergenliğin sonu erişkinliğin başında olan üniversite öğrencilerinde biriktirme bozukluğunun erken dönemde tespiti, tedavi edilmesi ve önlenmesi önemlidir.
VPN Usage Monitoring: Investigating User Browsing Behavior While Connected to VPN to Enhance Network Security
Authors:   USA, Kande Santosh Kumar
Published: December 2024

Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) are critical tools for maintaining secure communication and privacy. However, encrypted VPN traffic can create blind spots for network monitoring, increasing organizational vulnerability to threats such as data breaches and policy violations.
Harnessing Machine Learning for Robust Security in Cloud Storage Systems
Authors:   USA, Thopalle Praveen Kumar
Published: December 2024

As a Senior Engineer in the semiconductor security protection team, I tackle the pressing challenge of ensuring that trademarks and confidential data are
shielded from unauthorized access and breaches. This paper delves into the deployment of an optimal machine learning (ML) model aimed at fortifying
the security frameworks of cloud-based storage systems, with a particular focus on safeguarding sensitive corporate data.
The study begins by identifying prevalent security vulnerabilities within cloud storage environments that pose risks to confidential information. We
introduce a highly effective ML model, chosen for its proven ability in detecting and mitigating security threats related to data breaches and unauthorized
accesses. This model leverages labeled datasets containing examples of both typical and atypical access patterns, enabling the training of an advanced
anomaly detection system capable of real-time threat identification.
We assess the model's effectiveness by analyzing key performance metrics before and after its implementation, highlighting significant improvements in
the detection of security threats, a reduction in false positives, and enhanced adaptability to new security challenges. The model's broad applicability and
effectiveness are further evidenced through case studies in various industries, underscoring its potential utility in similar roles elsewhere.
The paper concludes with strategic insights on how to integrate this ML model into existing security frameworks effectively. Reflecting on my first project
in my previous company three years ago, which was to secure company confidential data, this paper builds on those foundational principles to propose
next-generation solutions. Future research directions are discussed, emphasizing the potential integration of emerging technologies like federated learning
for decentralized data privacy management and blockchain for robust transaction logs, aiming to advance cloud storage security further.
Marketmate: Systematic Literature Review on Correlation Between MSME Investment Turnover and Employment
Authors: Dipali Ghatge  , Rujuta Taware  , Pranali kshirsagar  , Dnyaneshwari Jadhav  , Vishakha Jagtap  , Aaditi Bhosale
Published: December 2024

The Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector is the second-largest employment provider in India, employing over 120 million people across 36.1 million enterprises and contributing approximately 29% to the nation's GDP. Despite various government schemes such as PMEGP, CGTMSE, and SFURTI designed to promote MSMEs, challenges such as limited access to finance and technology persist. This paper presents a systematic review aimed at analysing the correlation between MSME investment, turnover, and employment generation. The study focuses on enterprises registered under the Udyam Registration Portal and evaluates how investment impacts turnover and employment growth. Through a comprehensive analysis of existing literature and policy measures, the paper provides insights into the effectiveness of these measures and their impact on the MSME sector in India.
Mimari Bağlamda Kullanıcı Odaklı Tasarım
Authors: Büyüköztürk Elife
Published: December 2024

Mekânın insan ile ilişkisi farklı disiplinlerin yaklaşımıyla sıkça karşımıza çıkan bir konudur. Mimarlık özelinde ise kullanıcı odaklı bağlamda öne çıkmaktadır. Bu yayında kullanıcı odaklı tasarıma dikkat çekmek amacıyla iç mimarlık bölümü 4. sınıf öğrencileriyle 2023-204 güz döneminde “yeniden işlevlendirme” konulu bir atölye çalışması gerçekleştirilmiştir. Örneklem alan olarak Osmaniye Korkut Ata Üniversitesi Karacaoğlan Yerleşkesi, Öğrenci Yurtları ve diğer eğitim yapılarına yakın konumlanan, ancak öğrencilerin vakit geçirmek için tercih etmediği saptanan “Karaçay Yürüyüş Yolu ve Beymail Kafe” seçilmiştir. 3 aşamada yürütülen atölye çalışmaları sonucunda doğru kullanıcı kitlesi tarafından kullanılırlığı etkin kılacak öneri işlevler öngörülmektedir. Bu işlevlendirmeler ile alan genelinde yapılacak olan iyileştirme çalışmaları beraberinde alanın kullanılırlığına katkı sağlanmış olacaktır.
A Novel Method for Tooth Bending Stress Calculation of Gears with Asymmetric Teeth
Authors: Doğan Oğuz , Yuce Celalettin , Karpat Fatih
Published: December 2024

Today, gear designs with asymmetric tooth profiles offer essential solutions in reducing tooth root stresses of gears. Although numerical, analytical, and experimental studies are carried out to calculate the bending stresses in gears with asymmetric tooth profiles a standard or a simplified equation or empirical statement has not been encountered in the literature. In this study, a novel bending stress calculation procedure for gears with asymmetric tooth profiles is developed using both the DIN3990 standard and the finite element method. The bending stresses of gears with symmetrical profile were determined by the developed finite element model and was verified by comparing the results with the DIN 3990 standard. Using the verified finite element model, by changing the drive side pressure angle between 20° and 30° and the number of teeth between 18 and 100, 66 different cases were examined and the bending stresses in gears with asymmetric profile were determined. As a result of the analysis, a new asymmetric factor was derived. By adding the obtained asymmetric factor to the DIN 3390 formula, a new equation has been derived to be used in tooth bending stresses of gears with asymmetric profile. Thanks to this equation, designers will be able to calculate tooth bending stresses with high precision in gears with asymmetric tooth profile without the need for finite element analysis.
Comprehensive Review of Hedging Strategies in Political Discourse among Arab Presidents
Authors: Kadhim Wael Moniom , Mewad Chetan
Published: December 2024

This paper focuses on the predictability feature of hedging and investigates hedging in the speeches of the Arab presidents to unravel the manner in which leaders work when uncertainty is present. In the quantitative analysis of the written texts, hedging is determined by means of modal verbs, adverbs of probability and expressions of ‘vagueness’. The level of scholar activity indicates that modal verbs are used more often, especially when discussing domestic policy, whereas adverbs of probability are called for within more economical scopes. Hedging policies’ differences across presidents and over time express the ability to respond to political and societal shifts, such as the Arab Spring. This means that audience had requestion for the clear but careful language and were less sympathetic to greater use of vague expressions. It advances knowledge on the use of language in political and persuasive communication, as well as on the use of hedging and its effects on the audience regarding policy issues.
PENGARUH KOMPETENSI DANPENGALAMANKERJA TERHADAP KINERJAKARYAWAN PT. SOCFINDO KEBUN AEK LOBA
Authors: Ichsan Reza Nurul
Published: December 2024

Faktor yang mempengaruhi kinerja pegawai adalah kompetensi dan pengalaman kerja yang dimiliki oleh karyawan. Kinerja karyawanpada PT. Socfindo kebun Aek Loba masih kurang optimal disebabkan kurangnya kompetensi keahlian yang dimiliki dan keterampilan karyawan, karyawanyang masih belum punya pengalaman bekerja dan pengetahuan serta keterampilan dibidang pekerjaan yang akan ditekuninya serta belum efektifnya kinerja karyawan. Berdasarkan hasil pengujian dan analisis menunjukkan terdapat pengaruh positif variabel kompetensi terhadap variabel kinerja karyawan, terdapat pengaruh positif variabel dan pengalaman kerja terhadap variabel kinerja karyawan serta ada pengaruh yang signifikan antara kompetensi dan pengalaman kerja terhadap kinerja karyawan.
MEKANISME PEMERIKSAAN DALAM TINDAK PIDANA DENGAN ACARA PEMERIKSAAN SINGKAT
Authors: Nurita Cut
Published: December 2024

Pelaksanaan pemeriksaan tindak pidana dengan acara pemeriksaan singkat hanya dilakukan terhadap perkara kejahatan atau pelanggaran yang tidak termasuk tindak pidana ringan, yang menurut Penuntut Umum pembuktian serta penerapan hukumnya mudah dan sifatnya sederhana. Sesuai ketentuan Pasal 203 ayat (1) KUHAP bahwa yang diperiksa menurut acara pemeriksaan singkat adalah perkara kejahatan atau pelanggaran yang tidak termasuk ketentuan Pasal 205 dan yang menurut penuntut umum pembuktian serta penerapan hukumnya mudah dan sifatnya sederhana. Dalam acara pemeriksaan singkat hak-hak terdakwa tetap diperhatikan seperti hak segera diadili oleh Pengadilan (Pasal 50 ayat (3), Berhak untuk diberitahukan dengan jelas dalam bahasa yang dimengerti olehnya tentang apa yang didakwakan kepadanya (Pasal 51 huruf b), Berhak memberikan keterangan secara bebas kepada hakim (Pasal 52). Berdasarkan kesimpulan tersebut, maka penulis menyampaikan saran hendaknya Hakim yang memeriksa acara pemeriksaan singkatdengan arif dan bijaksana memperhatikan asas peradilan dan mempertimbangkan kepentingan para pihak yang bersengketa, sehingga dapat dicapai makna peradilan yang sederhana, cepat dan biaya ringan. Oleh karena itu disarankan agar Hakim yang memeriksa acara pemeriksaan singkat dengan arif dan bijaksana memperhatikan asas peradilan dan mempertimbangkan kepentingan para pihak yang bersengketa, sehingga dapat dicapai makna peradilan yang sederhana, cepat dan biaya ringan.
KESADARAN BERPOLITIK MENUJU DESA DEMOKRASI 2024 PADA MASYARAKAT DESA BENJOR KECAMATAN TUMPANG KABUPATEN MALANG
Authors: Zamzami Abid , Kusuma Ayu Isdiyana
Published: December 2024

Terdapat beberapa keadaan yang mengurangi kesadaran berpolitik masyarakat untuk menuju desa demokrasi yaang maju akan pengetahuan dan perkembangan sesuai arus jaman yang hadir seperti sekarang ini, di Desa Benjor masyarakat tidak sepenuhnya berantusias menyabut demokarasi yang sesui perkembangan untuk menuju desa yang maju akan demokrasi, sehingga dengan tidak adanya partisipasi masyarakat akan berdampak pada terganggunya demokrasi dalam bernegara serta pada tingkat program kerja. Permasalahan dalam penelitian ini adanya tingkat pemahaman masyarakat Desa Benjor terhadap kesadaran berpolitik menuju desa demokrasi tahun 2024, Serta kurangnya partisipasi masyarakat dalam menjemput arus demokrasi tahun 2024 di Desa Benjor Kecamatan Tumpang Kabupaten Malang. Jenis Penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitia yuridis empiris, dengan menggunakan pendekatan yuridis sosilogis. Hasil dalam penelitian ini memberikan pemahaman terhadap masyarakat dengan cara memberikan edukasi serta sosialisasi pendidikan politik agar tingkat kesadaran berpolitik bagi masyarakat dalam menyambut pesta demokrasi tahun 2024 lebih antusias dan membawa perubahan untuk Desa Benjor kedepanya.Kata Kunci: Demokrasi, Politik, Masyarakat Desa.
EDUKASI LITERASI DIGITAL PADA MAHASISWA IAI TRIBAKTI KEDIRI
Authors: Suryani Cahya , Wiryadigda Puradian , Marwa Mentari
Published: December 2024

Edukasi literasi digital pada mahasiswa psikologi IAI Tribakti Kediri bertujuan untuk memberikan pemahaman mengenai literasi digital khususnya mengenai hoaks dan juga cara melakukan periksa fakta sehingga mahasiswa dapat menggunakan internet dan berinteraksi melalui media sosial secara bijak. Setelah pelatihan dan pendampingan mahasiswa dapat membedakan informasi yang diterima di media sosial berdasarkan pengecekan sumber informasi dan juga mampu menggunakan tools google reverse image, yandex dan juga google maps untuk mengecek informasi yang diterimanya
PENINGKATAN KUALITAS PELAYANAN UNTUK MENJAMIN KEBERLANGSUNGAN USAHA PADA BENGKEL ZUL KELUARGA JAYA PEMATANGSIANTAR
Authors: Efendi Efendi , Silalahi Marto , Julyanthry Julyanthry , Candra Vivi , Putra Hendrick Sasimtan , Sinaga Onita Sari
Published: December 2024

The community service activity focusing on the socialization of service quality improvement at Bengkel Zul Keluarga Jaya Pematangsiantar is important to provide additional knowledge to the owners and employees of the workshop, as well as strategies to increase sales turnover. The methods used include lectures and discussions related to the service quality improvement topic. The implementation stages of the event include an opening and explanation of the good and correct services commonly used by companies. After the activity, further interviews were conducted to evaluate the impact of the activity. The results of the interviews showed that the understanding of the owners and employees of Bengkel Zul Keluarga Jaya regarding service quality to ensure business sustainability increased by 90%.
Pendampingan Pembuatan Laporan Keuangan di Puskesmas Ampelgading
Authors: Dewi Mariana Puspa , Mulyaningtyas Mulyaningtyas , A Pipit Rosita
Published: December 2024

Pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini berupa pembuatan laporan keuangan pada Puskesmas Ampelgading Malang adalah sebuah inisiatif untuk meningkatkan transparansi dan akuntabilitas pengelolaan keuangan di lembaga kesehatan masyarakat. Melalui kegiatan ini, dilakukan pemahaman mendalam terhadap struktur dan proses pengelolaan keuangan Puskesmas Ampelgading Malang, serta penerapan standar akuntansi yang relevan. Metodologi yang digunakan meliputi survei, analisis dokumentasi, serta pelatihan bagi staf terkait. Hasilnya, tercipta laporan keuangan yang lebih terstruktur, akurat, dan mudah dipahami oleh pemangku kepentingan, termasuk masyarakat setempat. Diharapkan, kegiatan ini dapat memberikan kontribusi positif dalam peningkatan efisiensi dan efektivitas pengelolaan keuangan Puskesmas, serta memperkuat kepercayaan masyarakat terhadap layanan kesehatan yang disediakan. Kata kunci: Laporan Keuangan, Transparansi, Akuntabilitas
PENGEMBANGAN "ANIS SNACK" MELALUI DIGITAL MARKETING DAN MEDIA SOSIAL
Authors: Kuntardina Ari , Anom Latifah , Rochmayanti Dewi
Published: December 2024

AbstrakProgram pengabdian masyarakat dilaksanakan di Desa Ngradin, Kecamatan Padangan, Kabupaten Bojonegoro. Desa Ngradin memiliki sepuluh Usaha Mikro Kecil Menengah (UMKM). Permasalahan yang dihadapi UMKM adalah kurang memahami cara melakukan promosi melalui media sosial dan digital marketing. Salah satu UMKM tersebut adalah “Anis Snack” yang memproduksi camilan kerupuk. Dengan melakukan branding pada “Ánis Snack” diharapkan konsumen mengenali produknya. Kemudian “Anis Snack” dimotivasi untuk melakukan promosi produk melalui media sosial dan internet. Metode yang dilakukan dalam pendampingan adalah sebagai berikut: 1) Melakukan survey lokasi UMKM; 2) Kunjungan ke UMKM untuk menentukan solusi; 3) Persiapan pelaksanaan kegiatan; 4) Pelaksanaan kegiatan; 5) Monitoring dan evaluasi. Capaian luaran program adalah supaya produk semakin dikenal oleh konsumen serta peningkatan penjualan melalui digital marketing dan media sosial.   Kata kunci: Camilan kerupuk, UMKM, branding, digital marketing, media sosial. DEVELOPMENT OF "ANIS SNACK" THROUGH DIGITAL MARKETING AND SOCIAL MEDIAAbstractThe community service program was carried out in Ngradin Village, Padangan District, Bojonegoro Regency. Ngradin Village has ten Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (UMKM). The problem faced by UMKM is a lack of understanding of how to promote through social media and digital marketing. One of these UMKM is "Anis Snack" which produces cracker snacks. By branding "Ánis Snack", it is hoped that consumers will recognize the products. Then "Anis Snack" is motivated to promote products through social media and the internet. The methods of assistance are as follows: 1) Conducting a survey of UMKM locations; 2) Visits to UMKM and research to determine solutions; 3) Preparation for the implementation of activities; 4) Implementation of activities; 5) Monitoring and evaluation. The output of the program is to make the product more known by consumers and increase sales through digital marketing and social media.  Keywords: Cracker snacks, UMKM, branding, digital marketing, social media.
Optimalisasi Potensi Diri: Workshop Personal Branding Bagi Pekerja Migran untuk Mendapatkan Penghasilan Tambahan
Authors: Berutu Meta Bara , Yohana Corry , Saptono Ari , Hesti Utaminingtyas Tri , Susanti Santi , Amirul Adha Maulana , Fitriana Rahma , Putri Dewi Mumpuni Azahra
Published: December 2024

Di luar negeri, pekerja migran dari Indonesia sebagian besar bekerja sebagai pekerja rumah tangga. Mereka pergi ke luar negeri untuk mencari peluang ekonomi yang lebih baik. Namun, banyak dari mereka yang setelah selesai masa kontrak atau kembali ke tanah air tidak memiliki banyak tabungan. Oleh karena itu, mereka perlu mencari cara untuk mendapatkan penghasilan tambahan. Salah satu cara yang efektif adalah dengan meningkatkan kemampuan personal branding, terutama melalui media sosial. Kemampuan Personal branding yang kuat dapat membuka peluang baru bagi pekerja migran untuk mempromosikan diri melalui media sosial, yang semakin menjadi platform utama untuk berbagi informasi dan promosi. Pelatihan ini diadakan dengan tujuan untuk meningkatkan kemampuan citra diri para pekerja migran di Malaysia dan Qatar, sehingga memberikan dampak positif terhadap pengembangan karir dan penghasilan tambahan mereka. Tim pelaksana telah merancang materi pelatihan yang relevan dengan kebutuhan peserta berdasarkan analisis kebutuhan yang telah dilakukan. Materi pelatihan tentang personal branding di media sosial ini disusun khusus untuk memenuhi kebutuhan peserta, dengan menitikberatkan pada pentingnya personal branding, manfaatnya, serta tips dan trik untuk membangun personal branding yang dapat mendukung pengembangan karir di masa depan. Berdasarkan analisis hasil kuesioner dari 262 peserta, program pengabdian masyarakat menunjukkan tingkat kepuasan yang sangat tinggi. Keahlian pembicara menunjukkan tingkat kepuasan tinggi sebesar 4,37, diikuti oleh aspek komunikasi dan keterlibatan dengan skor masing-masing 4,32 dan 4,34. Relevansi materi serta layanan informasi mendapatkan skor 4,26 dan 4,30. Aspek fasilitas, waktu, pemahaman topik, dan implementasi keseluruhan acara masing-masing memperoleh skor rata-rata 4,24; 4,21; 4,11; dan 4,31. Secara keseluruhan, tingkat kepuasan peserta menunjukkan hasil yang sangat positif, mencerminkan kualitas dan efektivitas program yang tinggi.
Academic Factors on the Discourse of Multilingual Students
Authors: Givera Jairus Faith J. , Eustaquio Ma. Theresa L.
Published: December 2024

Multilingualism sharpens the mind, enhances the decision-making, and exercises the [1]ability to multitask which contribute to a students’ success in learning. Amidst the arising benefits of being a multilingual student in a classroom with diverse cultures surrounding them, there are factors that hinder the fluency of communication of the students during class discussions and peer communication. The study aims to unlock the factors affecting the discourse of multilingual students majoring in English language Studies at a state university in the Northern Philippines. The study uses a descriptive-correlation design and therefore, the result revealed that there is a significant difference between the language(s) used in university on the vocabulary and speaking and listening process factors. Furthermore, there are no significant differences between the vocabulary and speaking and listening process factors affecting the students discourse to the respondent’s age, ethnicity, and language(s) use at home. Overall, it is concluded that an affective and positive relationship of the diverse students with each other is needed to boost their self-confidence in using different languages for them to be able to express, communicate, and expand their language vocabularies as they learn and immerse to language itself that will enable them to freely use every linguistic-repertoire they have to broaden their perspectives towards diversity of language learners.
O USO DE CÉLULAS-TRONCO NA REGENERAÇÃO PERIODONTAL
Authors: Denuncio Giovanna , Araújo Sandy Lima , Colombo Fernanda Aparecida dos Santos , Rodrigues Jose Augusto , Figueiredo Luciene Cristina de
Published: December 2024

La periodontitis se define como una enfermedad crónica infecciosa e inflamatoria asociada a un biofilm disbiótico, que conduce a un desequilibrio en la homeostasis, la pérdida de los tejidos de soporte periodontal y, potencialmente, culmina en la pérdida de dientes. La frecuente aparición de defectos óseos periodontales ha generado un creciente interés en la odontología por la regeneración periodontal, lo que implica la búsqueda constante de nuevos biomateriales y, más recientemente, la introducción de terapias basadas en células madre. El objetivo de esta revisión de la literatura es analizar el potencial terapéutico de las células madre mesenquimales (CMM) en la regeneración periodontal, abordando los desafíos asociados con su aplicación clínica. Las células madre mesenquimales, en particular las derivadas del ligamento periodontal, han demostrado un potencial significativo para regenerar tejidos periodontales dañados. Los estudios indican que estas células tienen la capacidad de diferenciarse en varios tipos celulares, incluidos osteoblastos, cementoblastos y fibroblastos, esenciales para la formación de nuevo tejido periodontal.
La convergencia en su laberinto. Un recorrido en torno a las nociones subyacentes en los estudios de comunicación en Argentina y reflexiones sobre el cambio tecnológico.
Authors: Blanco Mariana Noemí
Published: December 2024

Este trabajo propone un recorrido en torno a las nociones de convergencia en los estudios de medios de comunicación y del periodismo en Argentina, con la mirada puesta en desentrañar sus orígenes, tradiciones, continuidades y tensiones en su abordaje. Su ambigüedad podría constituirse en una limitación para su estabilidad metodológica, sin embargo, también puede interpretarse como resistencia al camuflaje del determinismo tecnológico. De allí, que se intenta dar cuenta de un necesario acercamiento entre los análisis de las teorías de la comunicación con las indagaciones sobre el cambio tecnológico.
Generative AI as a tool for enhancing English Medium Instruction
Authors: Kikuchi Hisayo
Published: December 2024

The paper explores the integration of AI in English Medium Instruction (EMI) to enhance learning experiences. Despite the benefits, EMI faces several challenges, including insufficient preparation time for educators, limited collaboration between content and language specialists, fluctuating student numbers, and a lack of experienced EMI instructors. Preliminary research conducted in Japan (Kikuchi, 2024) indicated that AI integration in EMI courses correlates positively with English proficiency and academic performance, but gaps remain in understanding specific AI usage patterns and effective management by EMI teachers. Building on these findings, this study employs semi-structured interviews to delve deeper into students' AI usage and teachers' perceptions across varied EMI courses of AI tools. Unlike the preliminary study, where participants were encouraged to use AI tools within group activities, this study involves students who have had different EMI courses and teachers from diverse EMI specialties. This study reveals mixed perceptions of AI usage among students and teachers. While AI is valued for routine tasks, its transformative potential remains underutilized due to concerns about reliability and academic integrity. Addressing these challenges requires clear guidelines, training for AI use, and innovative assessment methods focusing on higher-order thinking and creativity. The study concludes with strategic implications and directions for future research to optimally integrate AI into EMI settings.
Self-access centers in EFL placement test preparation classes
Authors: Boloña Maria del Carmen
Published: December 2024

The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of a self-access center in students’ exam preparation skills acquisition and students’ test grades. It will examine students’ test self-regulation strategies in a self-access center designed and implemented in Moodle to provide EFL learners with a repository of organized and categorized resources ranging from A1 to B2 to maximize students’ exam results. Students’ strategies include planning, time management, goal setting and exam strategies monitored and surveyed during the class designed for native Spanish speakers learning English as a foreign language. Students are expected to use these strategies while they take a placement test preparation class in a four-month cycle. This type of class is a reinforcement course planned for students that have not reached a B2 English level in a placement test at the end of a four-level English Program in 480 hours and therefore, they need to improve language use, communication skills and exam strategies to finally reach B2. In this type of class, students complete 120 hours in face-to-face classes, and they are additionally required to complete 120 self-study hours distributed in activities in the course platform and in Moodle where they can access the Moodle placement test preparation course activities and the self-study access center resources. The study used qualitative and quantitative action research methodology. Data sources included students’ learning logs and students’ initial and final placement tests grades. Findings indicate students used the self-access center learning areas to access English learning resources, practice the language and develop exam preparation skills.
Teaching dictogloss as a classroom activity to student EFL teachers using classroom response tools
Authors: Allen Christopher Michael
Published: December 2024

This paper reports on an evaluation of a workshop to introduce dictogloss procedures to a group of student EFL teachers using classroom response system (CRS) tools in a high-tech learning environment. Response tools allow students to interact anonymously with the projector/interactive whiteboard (IWB) using their own devices (computer, tablet, smartphone etc) not only synchronously in the classroom but also remotely and asynchronously. For shyer, more introverted students reluctant to participate orally in the lesson, interaction via their own mobile devices permits an alternative avenue towards a more active participation in classroom lessons. The response tool used was Wooclap which was fully integrated into the students’ Moodle VLE. Dictogloss is a well-established listening comprehension activity based on dictation in which a short text read to learners is re-constructed and reformulated in pairs. The activity permits a focus on linguistic form within the context of a communicative classroom. Results from the three response tasks indicated a high level of involvement and response among the student teachers.
Enhancing language teaching with Augmented Reality: Insights from the ARIDLL project
Authors: Gruber Alice , Berns Anke , Fominykh Mikhail
Published: December 2024

Augmented Reality (AR) enhances reality by incorporating digital elements, potentially improving the understanding of abstract or imperceptible concepts and problem-solving skills. Despite its potential, AR faces technological challenges and a lack of pedagogically-sound resources. In language education, AR offers multimodal environments that can boost motivation, engagement, and promote interactive and collaborative learning among peers. However, its adoption is limited due to insufficient AR literacy among teachers and a lack of resources. The Erasmus+ funded Augmented Reality Instructional Design for Language Learning (ARIDLL) project aims to address these gaps by establishing a professional community, providing AR training for teachers and instructional designers, and developing open educational resources. By utilising MirageXR, an open-source AR platform, the project facilitates AR integration into language teaching, fostering sustainable and innovative learning environments. This paper outlines the rationale for ARIDLL and showcases an AR activity developed for English for Specific Purposes. It concludes with a discussion of the project’s next steps to ensure the creation of pedagogically-sound AR learning activities for language teacher communities.
Where the reader wanders, learning follows: Promoting accessibility, equity and inclusivity in an online literature course
Authors: Dewart Roisin
Published: December 2024

Existing research on the use of literature with language learners promotes pre-reading activities to provide cultural background information before students begin reading to avoid issues of perceived inaccessibility (Lazar, 1990; Weng, 2012). More recent studies have highlighted the importance of cultural familiarity, which, when promoted with well-designed activities, has been shown to improve comprehension and retention for learners of a second or foreign language (Kuhi et al., 2013; Sheridan et al., 2019). In this project, a walking tour of a neighbourhood in Montreal, Canada, which was used as a pre-reading activity to promote familiarity with the cultural background of the text (Lazar, 1993), was adapted for a synchronous online learning context and offered using the course learning management system (LMS). Students’ experience reading the novel and their appreciation of the cultural context were positively impacted by this independent learning activity. The next stage of the project aims to enable more learners to participate by further exploring options to promote accessibility, equity, and inclusivity (Education Links, 2024) and present a dynamic experience for students who cannot explore the streets in person and make the activity appropriate for all learning modalities and varied student constraints.
Designing, optimising and reflecting on CALL-informed technologies, pedagogies and practices: Case studies in Less Commonly Taught Languages (LCTL) and Endangered Languages (EL) contexts
Authors: O'Toole Jane , Ward Monica , Żammit Jacqueline , Madden Oneil Nathaniel
Published: December 2024

This paper outlines the design, optimization and implementation of CALL-informed technologies, pedagogies, and practices in the context of Less Commonly Taught Languages (LCTL) and Endangered Languages (EL) by exploring four specific cases globally. CALL practice in LCTL and EL contexts is initially discussed concerning the theme of CALL for humanity. An overview of the role of technology more broadly in the LCTL context in supporting the multimodal teaching of LCTLs is subsequently outlined. The case studies are then introduced. The first case study investigates a participatory approach that values student voice and agency in student engagement with CALL resources for new Japanese language learners at the primary school level. The second case study examines the use of digital game-based language learning for learners of Irish, while the third case study presents the CALL-related challenges for educators and learners of Maltese as a minority language. Finally, the fourth case study explores the linguistic status of Jamaican Creole (JC) and the potential of telecollaboration to develop learners’ sociolinguistic awareness in JC. Key findings to inform CALL design, optimization and practice more generally, which are drawn from the collective case studies, are subsequently presented before concluding points that frame the LCTL/EL SIG symposium.
Enhancing lexical stress accuracy in L2 Learners: A pilot study using 3D spectrogram visualization in computer-assisted language learning (CALL)
Authors: Edensor Costille Kizzi
Published: December 2024

This research tackles the ongoing challenge of perceiving and producing prosody, which is vital for the intelligibility of non-native speech. While visual aids are known to enhance speech production, there are few accessible computer-assisted language learning tools. The study introduces Englishville, a 3D spectrogram tool designed to improve lexical stress in non-native English. Six French learners participated in this pilot study. The study had three phases: a pre-test with 30 words recorded, a 10-week training session and a post-test with 60 words (including 30 from the pre-test). The study aimed to assess whether training with a real-time 3D speech spectrogram can improve lexical stress production in non-native speech. Results showed a slight improvement: all participants improved the number of correctly stressed words with the global average increasing from 65% in the pre-test to 72.78% in the post-test. Examining the results in more detail, words containing two syllables, or four syllables were more correctly pronounced in both pre-test and post-test compared with three syllable words. Despite the small number of participants, findings suggest that real-time 3D spectrogram visualization can aid in improving word stress accuracy.
Pre-service teachers’ perceptions of AI and its impact on literature in English language teaching
Authors: Hriňák Jakub
Published: December 2024

Technological innovations in artificial intelligence (AI) have led to the emergence of generative artificial intelligence, which is capable of creating a wide range of synthetic written material. The integration of generative AI enables English language teachers to transform traditional teaching into an active process, thereby increasing the engagement of students. However, integrating AI into the educational system raises concerns about emerging ethical dilemmas and risks. Generative AI is able to produce texts, edit existing pieces of literature, and generate reading comprehension tasks related to these texts. This paper deals with the attitudes of future teachers of English, the Master’s degree at Trnava University, towards AI and its implementation in English language teaching. The research focuses mainly on integrating AI using literary texts in EFL (English as a Foreign Language) classrooms. The study involved non-native English language and literature pre-service teachers, preparing to teach EFL at the lower and upper secondary levels of education. The research analyses qualitative and quantitative data and employs a non-experimental design. The research findings indicate that while teacher trainees in Slovakia exhibit a range of attitudes towards the use of literary texts and AI-based tools in EFL classrooms, with a significant portion remaining neutral or unfamiliar with these technologies, there is a moderate recognition of their potential role in enhancing English language teaching.
ChatGPT and artificial intelligence in higher education in Jamaica: Opportunity or threat? Reviewing stakeholders’ perceptions
Authors: Madden Oneil Nathaniel , Grant Kevonn , Jackson Mario , Waite Donomar
Published: December 2024

Stakeholders in academia, including in higher education institutions (HEIs), have questioned the impact of generative artificial intelligence (AI), including ChatGPT, on education, whether it poses a threat or brings opportunities to the sector. To date, the debates and conversations are ongoing through various fora organised by different interest groups. While many studies have been published internationally, not much empirical data has been gathered in the Jamaican and wider Anglophone Caribbean contexts. Therefore, this research sought to ascertain perceptions from students and academic faculty about ChatGPT at the tertiary level in Jamaica. Stakeholders from different HEIs responded to a survey with both open- and closed-ended questions, as well as structured interviews. The study adopts the exploratory qualitative content analysis method to analyse the data collected. Preliminary findings suggest that ChatGPT makes academic tasks easier, as it provides quick responses, simplifies explanations, and gives prompts. It is also less time consuming. Conversely, AI makes students lazy/dependent and it limits their critical thinking development. Moreover, the absence of clear AI policies deepens academic faculty’s concerns with respect to the validity of students’ work, raising concerns about academic integrity.
Exploiting the potentials of interactive live worksheets in French online classes in Jamaica
Authors: Madden Oneil Nathaniel , Daley Jason-Lee , Fearon Leroy
Published: December 2024

The incorporation of interactive live worksheets at universities in Jamaica gained traction during the COVID-19 pandemic when educational institutions worldwide were plunged into online teaching to lessen the spread of the virus. Foreign language (L2) instructors needed to find creative and innovative ways to engage and motivate students in online settings. However, even beyond the pandemic, L2 instructors still have a responsibility to stimulate students’ interest, which can be done through integrating live worksheets. Presently, only one recent study speaks to teachers’ and students’ perceptions of live worksheets in L2 classes in Jamaica (Madden et al., 2023). This current study hopes to broaden the literature. The authors sought to garner students’ perceptions of live worksheets in online French classes. Nine undergraduate students at the University of Technology, Jamaica, who participated in a 13-week beginning-level French class, responded to a questionnaire. The qualitative approach was used to analyse the data. Major findings revealed that students perceive live worksheets to be effective in promoting recall and application of knowledge, as they enrich vocabulary and syntactic development. Live worksheets are also appreciated because of their user-friendly nature, instant feedback and appealing designs. However, the absence of a keyboard in the target language can cause problems with the responses.