bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Strategi Pembelajaran Kosa Kota Bahasa Arab dalam Kalangan Murid Sekolah Rendah
Authors: Azrin Nik Fairuz , Baharuddin Harun
Published: April 2023

Implementing Arabic vocabulary learning strategies is a sub-topic of language learning strategies that students need to master. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to examine the use of 'Strategi Pembelajaran Kosa Kata' (SPK) among the primary students in Petaling Perdana Selangor. This descriptive study is in quantitative form by using some questionnaires. The study sample consist of 280 population and 30 students which are randomly selected among year 6 students. The instruments used in this study were adapted based on the Strategi Pembelajaran Bahasa (SPB) Zamri et. al (2010). The findings show that "Strategi Pembelajaran Kosa Kata" are most commonly used by students in the classroom is “the students ask for a friend's explanation if they do not understand the vocabulary that the teacher had given mean = 4.3 which is at a moderate usage. The least usage of "Strategi Pembelajaran Kosa Kata" in the classroom was “I repeated my vocabulary study in Arabic before the class starts” with a mean of 2.87. On the other hand, a classroom-based learning strategy in which students memorize difficult Arabic vocabulary for the examination purposes indicates that the mean score is relatively high for item one Min = 4.33. In summary, the study shows that students are still depends on their teachers' and friend's help in the "Strategi Pembelajaran Kosa Kata".
Abstrak
Penerapan strategi pembelajaran kosa kata Bahasa Arab merupakan subtopik daripada strategi pembelajaran bahasa yang perlu dikuasai oleh murid Bahasa Arab. Oleh itu, kajian ini bertujuan untuk meninjau penggunaan Strategi Pembelajaran Kosa Kata (SPK) bahasa Arab dalam kalangan murid di Daerah Petaling Perdana Selangor. Kajian ini merupakan deskriptif berbentuk kuantitatif dengan menggunakan soal selidik. Kajian ini merupakan kajian deskriptif berbentuk kuantitatif yang menggunakan soal selidik sebagai instrumen kajian yang melibatkan populasi seramai 280 orang dan memilih seramai 30 orang sampel secara rawak mudah bagi murid Tahun 6 di salah sebuah sekolah di Daerah Petaling Perdana, Selangor. Instrumen soal selidik yang digunakan dalam kajian ini telah diadaptasi berdasarkan Inventori Strategi Pembelajaran Bahasa (SPB) Zamri et. al (2010). Dapatan kajian menunjukkan Strategi Pembelajaran Kosa Kata Bahasa Arab di dalam kelas yang paling banyak digunakan oleh murid didalam kelas ialah “murid meminta banyuan rakan jika tidak faham penjelasan kosa kata yang guru berikan min= 4.3 iaitu pada tahap penggunaaan sederhana tinggi. Strategi Pembelajaran Kosa Kata Bahasa Arab di dalam kelas yang paling kurang digunakan ialah “Saya mengulang kaji pembelajaran kosa kata Bahasa Arab sebelum kelas bermula”dengan min = 2.87. Manakala, strategi pembelajaran diluar kelas iaitu murid menghafal kosa kata Bahasa Arab yang sukar difahami untuk tujuan peperiksaan menunjukkan skor min adalah sederhana tinggi untuk item satu Min = 4.33. Rumusan kajian menunjukkan para pelajar masih menggunakan bantuan daripada guru mahupun rakan dalam Strategi Pembelajaran Kosa Kata.
Tahap Kemahiran Guru Berdasarkan Intergrated Holistic Education System (IHES) dan Hubungannya dengan Taraf Pendidikan Guru di Selangor
Authors: Sabilan Sapie , Hamzah Mohd Isa , Tamuri Ab Halim
Published: April 2023

This article examines SRA JAIS teachers’ skills through teachers’ training based on Integrated Holistic Education System (IHES) and its relation to teachers’ education background and the district in Selangor. This analysis on JAIS SRA teachers’ skill level is based on research related to JAIS SRA   teachers’ evaluation on teachers’ training program under IHES. Quantitative research design was used using a set of questionaire as the instrument adapted from Kirkpatrick Evaluation Model (2000) to explore teachers’ skill aspect. The selected samples for this research were 535 JAIS SRA teachers from nine districts in Selangor. The findings were analysed using SPSS and the descriptive outcome showed a moderately high mean value for the whole aspects of teachers’ skills. While the one tailed ANOVA test showed a significant difference on JAIS SRA teachers education background between certificate/ diploma/ degree level and STPM/STAM/Rabi’ Thanawi/or below in the aspect of teaching skills. The findings from this research is hoped to be as indicators in improving and upgrading teachers’ training system particularly related to teaching implementation through IHES.
Abstrak 
Artikel ini cuba mengupas tahap kemahiran guru-guru SRA JAIS melalui latihan guru yang diikuti berdasarkan Integrated Holistic Education System (IHES) dan hubungannya dengan tahap pendidikan guru di Selangor. Kupasan tahap kemahiran guru-guru SRA JAIS ini berdasarkan kajian yang dilaksanakan berkaitan penilaian guru-guru SRA JAIS terhadap program latihan guru di bawah IHES. Reka bentuk kajian ini menggunakan pendekatan secara kuantitatif dengan menggunakan boring soal selidik sebagai instrumen kajian berdasarkan Model Penilaian Kirkpatrick (2000) bagi menghuraikan aspek kemahiran guru. Sampel kajian adalah terdiri daripada 535 orang guru SRA JAIS yang merangkumi sembilan daerah di Selangor.  Hasil dapatan kajian dianalisa menggunakan SPSS dan hasil dapatan kajian secara deskriptif menunjukkan nilai min adalah sederhana tinggi bagi keseluruhan aspek kemahiran guru. Melalui ujian ANOVA sehala menunjukkan terdapat perbezaan yang signifikan antara guru-guru SRA JAIS yang mempunyai taraf pendidikan peringkat sijil/diploma dan sarjana muda dan ke atas dengan guru-guru peringkat STPM/STAM/Rabi’ Thanawi dan ke bawah dari aspek kemahiran mengajar. Hasil dapatan kajian ini diharapkan dapat menjadi satu indikator penambahbaikan ke atas sistem latihan guru yang diberikan kepada guru-guru SRA JAIS khususnya yang berkaitan dengan pelaksanaan pengajaran melalui IHES.
Kaedah Fan-N-Pick dalam Pembelajaran Sirah Pendidikan Islam
Authors: Awi Nur Adibah Liyana , Zulkifli Hafizhah
Published: April 2023

21st century learning (PAK21) in the learning and facilitation (PdPc) is a new turning point in the world of education as it is seen to meet the needs of today's education. PAK21 is also a PdPc process that is student-centred and teachers act as mentors. The purpose of this study is to understand the use of Fan-N-Pick method in improving the pupils’ memorizing ability in the learning of Sirah in Islamic Education. This study is a literature review based on document analysis from previous studies. The Fan-N-Pick method is a cooperative learning and active learning involving the roles of pupils such as holding fan-shaped cards, selecting and reading questions, answering questions and giving feedback and praises. Overall, this study explains the method and applications of using Fan-N-Pick in the learning of Sirah which can create an active learning environment, generate ideas and train pupils to think, build communication and collaboration, foster elements of creativity and enhance pupils’ motivation to learn. The results of this study are intended to help pupils improve their understanding and memory in the learning of Sirah and teachers can apply this method in the teaching of Sirah in Islamic Education.
Abstrak
Pembelajaran abad ke-21 (PAK21) dalam pembelajaran dan pemudahcaraan (PdPc) merupakan satu perubahan baru dalam dunia pendidikan kerana dilihat mampu memenuhi keperluan pendidikan pada masa kini. PAK21 juga adalah proses PdPc yang berpusatkan kepada murid dan guru sebagai pembimbing. Tujuan kajian ini adalah untuk memahami penggunaan kaedah Fan-N-Pick dalam meningkatkan keupayaan mengingat murid dalam pembelajaran sirah Pendidikan Islam.  Kajian ini adalah kajian kepustakaan berdasarkan analisis dokumen daripada kajian-kajian lepas. Kaedah Fan-N-Pick merupakan pembelajaran koperatif dan pembelajaran aktif yang melibatkan peranan murid seperti memegang kad-kad berbentuk kipas, memilih dan membacakan soalan, menjawab soalan dan memberi maklum balas serta kata pujian. Secara keseluruhan, kajian ini menerangkan kaedah serta aplikasi penggunaan Fan-N-Pick dalam pembelajaran sirah yang dapat mewujudkan suasana pembelajaran yang aktif, menjana idea dan melatih murid berfikir, mewujudkan komunikasi dan kerjasama, memupuk elemen kreativiti dan meningkatkan motivasi murid untuk belajar. Hasil kajian ini diharap dapat membantu murid meningkatkan kefahaman dan ingatan dalam pembelajaran sirah dan para guru dapat mengaplikasikan kaedah ini dalam pengajaran sirah Pendidikan Islam.
Tahap Penerimaan Peserta Terhadap Kursus Pendidikan Islam Sepanjang Hayat (PISH)
Authors: Omar Mohd Rashidi , Hashim Azmil , Mohd Nawi Muhammad Zulazizi
Published: April 2023

This study aims to examine the level of participants' acceptance of the Lifelong Islamic Education (PISH) course training program at community colleges. The study involving 270 samples consisted of participants with a background in religious education, skills, and technical as well as the general public. Quantitative data using survey form instruments were analyzed descriptively using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 24 to obtain frequencies, percentages, means, interpretations, and standard deviation while inferential analysis using Independent Sample T-Test. The results of the study on the acceptance of participants are at a high level that is (M=4.18, SP.=0.48). The inferential analysis found no significant differences based on the residential area. In essence, the implementation of the program for Lifelong Islamic Education courses in community colleges has succeeded in giving a positive and excellent impact. The implications of this study show that the implementation of PISH courses needs to be improved from time to time, especially aspects that include quality, curriculum, management, program management, facilities, student mobility, and teaching staff. It is hoped that the findings of this study can be used as a guide to the coordinator of the PISH course program so that the quality of teaching and learning PISH can be further improved more effectively.
ABSTRAK
Kajian ini bertujuan untuk meninjau tahap penerimaan peserta terhadap program latihan kursus Pendidikan Islam Sepanjang Hayat (PISH) di kolej komuniti. Kajian yang melibatkan 270 orang sampel ini terdiri daripada peserta yang mempunyai latar belakang pendidikan agama, kemahiran dan teknikal serta orang awam. Data kuantitatif yang menggunakan instrumen borang kaji selidik dianalisis secara deskriptif menggunakan Pakej Statistik untuk Sains Sosial (SPSS) versi 24 bagi mendapatkan kekerapan, peratusan, min, interpretasi dan sisihan piawai manakala analisis inferensi menggunakan Ujian-T Sampel Bebas. Hasil kajian terhadap penerimaan peserta berada pada tahap tinggi iaitu (M=4.18, SP.=0.48). Analisis inferensi mendapati tidak menunjukkan perbezaan yang signifikan berdasarkan kawasan tempat tinggal. Intihannya, pelaksanaan program bagi kursus Pendidikan Islam Sepanjang Hayat di kolej komuniti telah berjaya memberi impak yang positif dan cemerlang. Implikasi kajian ini menunjukkan bahawa, pelaksanaan kursus PISH perlu dipertingkatkan dari semasa ke semasa terutamanya aspek yang meliputi kualiti, kurikulum, pengurusan, pengendalian program, fasiliti, mobiliti pelajar dan tenaga pengajar. Dapatan kajian ini diharapkan dapat dijadikan panduan kepada penyelaras program kursus PISH agar kualiti pengajaran dan pembelajaran PISH boleh ditingkatkan lagi secara lebih berkesan.
Hubungan Faktor Persekitaran Terhadap Penghayatan Nilai Akhlak dalam Kalangan Pelatih on Job Training di Aircraft Maintanence Experience Centre (AMEC-MATA), Johor Bharu
Authors: Jamar Annasaii , Muhamad Norhisham , Abdul Rahim Mohamad Marzuqi , Che Noh Mohd Aderi , Mohd Pisol Mohd izzuddin , Madzalan Julia , Sulaiman Mohammad Syakir
Published: April 2023

Kajian ini bertujuan untuk mengenal pasti hubungan persekitaran terhadap penghayatan nilai akhlak dalam kalangan pelajar. Kajian ini memfokuskan kepada empat hubungan persekitaran iaitu pensyarah, ibu bapa, rakan sebaya, dan media massa terhadap tahap penghayatan nilai akhlak dalam kalangan pelajar. Sampel kajian terdiri daripada 169 orang responden yang dipilih secara rawak daripada mahasiswa tahun empat di sebuah Aircraft Maintenance Experience Centre. Kajian berbentuk tinjauan ini menggunakan satu set soal selidik yang bagi mengumpul data kajian. Data kajian dianalisis dengan menggunakan perisian IBM SPSS statistik versi 20.0. Dapatan kajian analisis korelasi menunjukkan hubungan faktor rakan sebaya r=0.57 mempunyai hubungan yang paling kuat terhadap penghayatan nilai akhlak Islam dan diikuti oleh hubungan media massa r =0.49, hubungan pensyarah r=0.35 dan hubungan ibu bapa r=0.23. Implikasi kajian ini menunjukkan bahawa tahap penghayatan akhlak dipengaruhi oleh faktor persekitaran pelajar yang positif. Ini kerana penghayatan nilai yang diterapkan akan membentuk amalan seharian individu sekaligus menjadi benteng dalam masalah keruntuhan akhlak.
This study aims to identify the environmental relationships on the appreciation of moral values ​​among students. This study focuses on four environmental links namely lecturers, parents, peers, and mass media on the level of appreciation of moral values ​​among students. The sample of the study consisted of 169 randomly selected respondents from fourth year students at an Aircraft Maintenance Experience Center. This survey study uses a set of questionnaires that to collect research data. The study data was analyzed using IBM SPSS software statistics 20.0. The findings of the correlation analysis showed the relationship of peer factor R = 0.57 had the most powerful relationship to the appreciation of Islamic morality values ​​and followed by mass media relations r = 0.49, lecturer relationship r = 0.35 and parent relationship r = 0.23. The implications of this study show that the level of moral appreciation is influenced by a positive student environment factor. This is because the appreciation of the value applied will form an individual's daily practice at the same time becoming a fortress in the problem of moral collapse.
Diploma Students’ Challenges and Best Practices in ODL at UiTM Terengganu: A Pilot Study
Authors: Mohd. Adam Aileen Farida , Mohd. Radin Najlaa Nasuha , Hashim Nooryuhanis , Sulaiman Mohd Suhaimi
Published: April 2023

The objectives of this mixed method study were to determine challenges that students faced in open distance learning (ODL), and to find out their practices for handling the challenges. While blended learning has been fully integrated at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) since 2011, the spread of COVID-19 worldwide including Malaysia meant that all UiTM students had to complete the rest of the semester fully online, regardless of their readiness level. Data was gathered through an online questionnaire survey from 188 students and an interview was carried out with 19 semester two students at UiTM Terengganu. Multiple response set and thematic analysis were used to analyse the data. The results indicated that students experience issues with lecturers, family, personal problems, classmates, technical problems, class requirements and home environment. Although many previous studies have found that poor internet connection to be the biggest challenge of online learning among students, the results of this study indicated that personal issues are of a greater concern among the students. Further analyses of the interview responses showed that students’ biggest challenges were related to lack of time management skills, have a poor internet connection and face a noisy home environment.
Profil pencapaian mata pelajaran sejarah terhadap proses belajar melalui biggs revised two factor study process questionnaire
Authors: K. Kulasingam , M. Kaviza
Published: April 2023

Kajian berbentuk tinjauan ini bertujuan untuk mengenal pasti tahap proses belajar bagi murid berpencapaian rendah dan murid berpencapaian tinggi, di samping menentukan sama ada terdapat perbezaan min proses belajar dan hubungan antara proses belajar dan pencapaian sejarah berdasarkan murid berbeza tahap pencapaian. Seramai 150 orang murid terlibat dalam kajian ini. Instrumen kajian ini merupakan soal selidik Revised Two Factor Study Process Questionnaire (R-SPQ-2F) dan ujian pencapaian sejarah yang telah disahkan kesahannya serta mempunyai nilai kebolehpercayaan yang baik. Data kajian ini telah dianalisis secara statistik deskriptif dan inferensi iaitu ujian-t sampel tak bersandar dan ujian korelasi Pearson melalui perisian IBMSPSS. Dapatan kajian ini menunjukkan bahawa tahap proses belajar permukaan dan dalaman berada pada tahap sederhana tinggi. Selain itu, dapatan kajian ini juga menunjukkan bahawa tidak terdapat perbezaan yang signifikan bagi min proses belajar permukaan dan dalaman berdasarkan murid berbeza tahap pencapaian. Tambahan pula, dapatan kajian ini juga melaporkan bahawa terdapat hubungan linear positif bagi proses belajar permukaan secara tinggi dan proses belajar dalaman secara sederhana terhadap pencapaian sejarah. Sungguhpun begitu, terdapat hubungan linear positif bagi proses belajar permukaan dan dalaman secara sederhana bagi murid berpencapaian rendah dan proses belajar dalaman secara tinggi bagi murid berpencapaian tinggi. Implikasi kajian ini telah memaparkan maklumat bahawa proses belajar dan pencapaian perlu diberi perhatian oleh guru-guru sejarah disebabkan kedua-dua elemen tersebut adalah saling berkait dan mempengaruhi keberkesanan proses pembelajaran sejarah.
The internal conflict of collecting outcome measures
Authors: Miller Paulina , Hunt Leanne
Published: April 2023

A service evaluation was undertaken to learn about the consistency of outcome data collection by a psychology service within the NHS. Nine clinical psychologists (CPs), were interviewed to collect both quantitative and qualitative data. An analysis of quantitative data was carried out and represented using graphs. The qualitative data was analysed using thematic analysis, and the results are discussed. The analysis from the quantitative data showed a discrepancy between outcome measures collected at the start of an intervention compared to the end of an intervention. The attitudes of these nine CPs were also collected through interviews, and the analysis showed an overall positive attitude towards outcome measures, suggesting that this did not have an impact on outcome collection. However, the analysis of the qualitative data found possible themes which could explain why outcome measures are not collected consistently. These themes were: ‘forgetfulness’, ‘responsibility’, ‘internal struggle’ and ‘outcome measure needs to change’. Recommendations are discussed based on the findings of this service evaluation.
Inovasi Pembelajaran untuk Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Siswa di Era Digital
Authors: Saiful Rizal Ahmad
Published: April 2023

Abstrak:  Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menggambarkan dan menjelaskan tentang inovasi pembelajaran untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa di era digital. Era digital yang sedang berkembang saat ini membawa dampak besar pada semua aspek kehidupan, termasuk dalam bidang pendidikan. Oleh karena itu, diperlukan inovasi dalam pembelajaran agar siswa dapat mengoptimalkan potensinya dan memperoleh hasil belajar yang baik. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode deskriptif kualitatif dengan kajian pustaka (library research). Data yang digunakan adalah data primer berupa buku-buku, jurnal, dan sumber online yang terkait dengan inovasi pembelajaran. Data tersebut dianalisis dengan cara membaca, mengumpulkan, dan menyimpulkan informasi untuk membuat gambaran mengenai inovasi pembelajaran. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa inovasi pembelajaran merupakan hal yang penting untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa di era digital. Berbagai inovasi pembelajaran seperti pengembangan materi pembelajaran yang menarik dan interaktif, pembelajaran berbasis teknologi, pembelajaran berbasis proyek, pembelajaran berbasis masalah, dan pembelajaran berbasis game dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa. Inovasi pembelajaran juga membuat pembelajaran lebih menyenangkan dan interaktif bagi siswa, sehingga membantu siswa untuk memahami materi dengan lebih baik. Selain itu, siswa juga lebih termotivasi untuk belajar lebih baik.
Dental students’ Performance and Perceived Experience with Magnifying Dental Loupe
Authors: Karl, Elisabeta
Published: April 2023

Introduction: Magnifying dental loupes have been reported to improve performance and ergonomics among different dental care practitioners. However, there is little evidence to support its use among novice dental students. In this study, we correlated the use of magnifying dental loupes and first-year dental student’s performance in preclinical competency assessments. In addition, we evaluated the students’ perceived experience with the use of magnifying dental loupes. Materials and methods: The students’ performance and the students’ perceived experience with the use of magnifying dental loupes were assessed. To assess the students’ performance, we compared the competency assessment scores of the students either using dental magnifying dental loupes or not. A linear mixed-effects model was used to test the effect of magnifying dental loupes on students’ performance in cavity preparation classes I, II, and III. To assess the perceived experience with the use of magnifying dental loupes, 109 first-year dental students were surveyed. Results: Magnifying dental loupes showed a positive and significant correlation with student’s increase in performance. Students who used magnifying dental loupes have shown a positive difference of 2.8 points (p= 0.029). However, as multiple competency assessments were evaluated, the overall students’ scores varied despite the fact of using or not magnifying dental loupes. In addition, first-year dental students positively perceived the use of magnifying dental loupes. Conclusion: Magnifying dental loupes increased first-year performance in classes I, II and III preparation competency assessments.
Implementation of k-means clustering for the job provision in urban village
Authors: Lubis Andre Hasudungan , Utami Widya Rizki , Lubis Juanda Hakim
Published: April 2023

Unemployment is one of critical issue in society. It may creates snowball effect towards economic development in a country and leads to the economic recessions. Hence, it is important to solve this issue by implementing the clustering to provide groups of people that have chance for job provision. K-Means Clustering is employed in this study by using 378 of data samples. Ages, marital status, amount of land owned, and income are selected as the attributes. The clustering result pointed out that there are 3 clusters that represent the people chances to get job, namely “High”, “Medium”, and “Low”. To evaluate the proposed cluster, Davis-Boulden index is utilized and presents a proper score. The practical implications are presented and discussed, then suggestions for future research are provided.
CLINICAL CHARACTERISTICS, OUTCOMES, & MORTALITY IN PREGNANT WOMEN WITH COVID-19
Authors: RANA MA , SIDDIQI MRO , SIDDIQUI MH , ARIF B , PERVAIZ R , AWAD AHA , RAZA S
Published: April 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted global health, with pregnant women being identified as a vulnerable population. As the pandemic continues, there is a need to understand the clinical characteristics, outcomes, and mortality rates of pregnant women with COVID-19 to inform clinical decision-making and optimize care. This study aims to evaluate the clinical characteristics, outcomes, and mortality in pregnant women with COVID-19. The retrospective cohort analysis was conducted at the Bahria town international hospital Lahore and Family care hospital, Karachi from September 17, 2020, to September 30, 2021. A total of 109 records were evaluated. 69 patients infected with covid-19 diseases and had mid to moderate symptoms were included for further analysis. From the medical record, the data regarding the severity of the disease, clinical presentation at the time of admission, including signs and symptoms, the outcome of the pregnancy, and the mortality of pregnant women were noted. The most common clinical characteristics, fever, cough, throat pain, and shortness of breath, were noted at admission after confirmation of COVID-19 infection in mild to moderate cases of pregnant women. The most common co-morbid conditions were anemia (65%), hypertension, and diabetes (4.5% and 3.5%, respectively). The most common outcome was pre-term delivery 12 (18%). In our study population, there was only one miscarriage. The mortality rate in our study was zero. All the patients were discharged alive from the hospital. Only 3 patients were shifted to ICU and discharged after recovery. The caesarian section was done in more than half of the study group. Based on the results, pregnant women with COVID-19 are at increased risk of adverse outcomes, including pre-term delivery, cesarean delivery, and admission to the ICU. Mortality was zero in our study. Early detection and management of COVID-19 in pregnant women are essential to improve maternal and fetal outcomes. Healthcare providers should continue to monitor and evaluate the clinical characteristics, outcomes, and mortality rates in pregnant women with COVID-19 to inform clinical decision-making and optimize care.
Traffic Signal Controller Optimization Through VISSIM to Minimize Traffic Congestion, CO and NOx Emissions, and Fuel Consumption
Authors: Gunarathne Dinakara , Amarasingha Niranga , Wickramasighe Vasantha
Published: April 2023

In developing countries with heterogeneous traffic, such as Sri Lanka, it is possible to observe severe traffic congestion at intersections and traffic corridors. The main objective of this study was to demonstrate the optimization of traffic signal controllers using VISSIM microsimulation software. It aimed to minimize traffic congestion, emissions, and fuel consumption. This study focused on developing a traffic signal controller optimization program for a congested traffic corridor which consisted of a three-legged signalized intersection, a four-legged unsignalized intersection, and a three-legged unsignalized intersection. The entire corridor was modeled here, and the already signalized three-legged intersection was optimized. Traffic signal controller optimization was done separately through the built-in optimization features in VISSIM and Webster’s Method. The results showed that emissions and fuel consumption were reduced by 14.89 % in VISSIM optimization and 14.11% in optimization using Webster’s Method. Through the comparison between the VISSIM optimized signal timing and manually calculated signal timing, it was found that the signal timing optimization provides much more improved results than the manual signal timing calculations. Using the proposed methodology, the traffic signal controllers can be optimized within a short duration in very few steps without any iterations compared to the existing traffic signal controller optimization techniques. Therefore, the proposed methodology is a good alternative method to optimize the traffic signal controllers.
WATER CRISIS IN DALIT LITERAURE : FICTION AND REALITY
Authors: Kumar Vikas
Published: April 2023

Caste is a stigma in Indian society and has hampered its growth. Because of this, a section of society has perpetually dictated the lower castes. The upper caste has tormented Dalits economically and socially for primary needs such as water, an essential need for both humans and animals. The upper castes have forbidden the right to water to a lower caste. The upper classes felt that a touch of Dalit would contaminate the water. If a Dalit happened to trod into a pond, the Indian priest had to sanctify the defiled water with a yajna. This situation led to many heart-rending casualties. This paper will investigate how the denial of even the fundamental right to water has rendered trouble in the lives of Dalits in India. Though the Dalit leaders had launched Satyagraha for Dalits to use a public tank in Maharashtra, the upper caste Hindus banned, the lower caste Hindus' access to water bodies. The present study will shed light on water issues, specifically in Dalit literature by non-Dalit writers. Do upper caste Hindus still keep separate water bodies for themselves? To what degree have progressive writers displayed it in their writings?
THE ROLE OF CRITICAL STYLISTICS IN LITERARY DISCOURSE WITH PARTICULAR REFERENCE TO SOLD BY PATRICIA MCCORMICK
Authors: Awad Al-Zubaidi Rasha Tareq , Adai Al-Mamoori Prof.Salih Mahadi
Published: April 2023

Patricia McCormick's novel Sold sheds light on the global problem of human and sex trafficking of children. Human trafficking is a major problem that affects people all over the world. After being promised one thing and receiving another, women and children are forced into trafficking. In the world of human trafficking, women are especially vulnerable. Numerous diseases and threats exist. This study aims to use the linguistic critical stylistic analysis, the theme of sex–child trafficking by adopting Jefferies (2010) textual conceptual functions and other stylistic devices to help in analysing the extracts that are representing child sex trafficking. Critical stylistics refers to the stylistic activity of investigating the ways in which social meanings are demonstrated through language. The model elements adopted in this study are: representing actions, event states, negation and hypothesizing and metaphor and irony.
THE ASSOCIATION OF SECOND LANGUAGE LEARNERS AND SOCIETY IN INDIAN CONTEXT
Authors: Kanya Kumari Dr. S.
Published: April 2023

Language is influenced by social power relations, and language is used as an instrument to exercise social power. Social factors condition the language learning process as well as the exchanges between differentlyaligned groups and domains. The primary objective of this article isto critically examine the dynamic relationship between the second language learner and the society with its constellation of complex determinants. Teachers need to appreciate the diverse dimensions of power in society and contemplate the role of the second language (English for the present context) in expressing, establishing, perpetuating, as well as contesting power relations in society. In particular, there needs to be deliberation on the contexts of identity, social class or caste, education, gender, media, politics as well as ethnicity.
SOUL LONGING FOR AGAPE LOVE IN THE POEM “REMEMBER” BY CHRISTINA ROSETTI
Authors: G.Chandu
Published: April 2023

“Literature is the art of discovering something extraordinary about ordinary people and saying with ordinary words something extraordinary.” says -Boris Pasternak. Several literary works engage readers deeply by the narratives they tell or the messages they convey. Readers are consistently motivated by biographies of notable people as well as true tales of bravery, selflessness, and other admirable traits. Such books act as both a bible of values and a window into the life of notable people for the general public. The main types of literature: Drama, Fable, Autobiography, Biography, Poetry, Prose, Science Fiction, and Journalistic Literature. Poetry is a great motivator when we try to learn it. It is rich in tradition, culture and language and gives a great opportunity to learn a language. The main function of poetry is to interpret life. There are poets who have pictured death as both a friend and an enemy. Some claim that passing away can provide relief from troubles and anguish, while others claim that it is cruel and robs a person of the fun and pleasure the world has to offer. In this paper, an attempt has been made to present Christina Rossetti’s longingness to be remembered even after death that separates her from her lover in the poem “Remember”.
EDTA/EMD as root chemical agents on enhancing the attachment of gingival fibroblast: In vitro study
Authors: Felemban Baher , Babgi Walaa , Bagasi Ahmed , Felemban Osama , AlTurkistani Ehdaa , Aldahlawi Salwa , Youssef Abdel
Published: April 2023

Background: Since chronic periodontitis has destroyed the root surface, it is challenging for fibroblast cells to bind to
the root during root covering therapy. The ability of the gingival fibroblast to deposit collagen and regain attachment
depends on the root surface microstructure; thus, the surface must be treated to be more compatible with gingiva cells.
Aim of Study: The study aimed to compare the efficiency of EDTA/EMD root conditioning agents and the capability to
modify the root surface at the microstructure grade to deliver a fundamental surface to stimulate fibroblast adherence.
Materials and methods: Healthy extracted teeth were collected; a total of samples (n=30) have been split into a control
group and four test groups, each with six samples. The test groups have been conditioned with either HA, 24% EDTA, EMD,
or EDTA/EMD for two different time intervals. Fibroblast cells were planted on each sample and then incubated for 72
hours. Cell density in groups was determined using the MTT assay.
Results: Adhesion of viable fibroblast to the root surface showed variable results with varied materials and application
times. Generally, it was higher in the longer-time duration groups except for HA. The most favorable result was observed
in the EDTA plus EMD group, followed by the EDTA group when applied for 4 minutes. The least favorable result is with
HA after 2 minutes of application.
Conclusion: EDTA plus EMD group display remarkable root surface modifications that induce fibroblast adhesion to the
surface compared to other groups, as they showed a synergistic effect when applied to the same sample.
Implementation of a clinical practice guideline for assessment and management of renal colic in the emergency department
Authors: Pham Cecile T. , Hui Nicholas , Yan Regine , Richardson Emma , Phanse Salonee , Cohen Jordan E. , McClintock George , Parameswaran Ahilan , Smith Matthew , Mitterdorfer Andrew , Boulas John , Gassner Paul , Patel Dinesh , Sved Paul
Published: April 2023

Introduction: Renal colic is a common emergency department (ED) presentation. Variations in assessment and management of suspected renal colic may have significant implications on patient and hospital outcomes. We developed a clinical practice guideline to standardize the assessment and management of renal colic in the ED. We subsequently compared outcomes before and after guideline implementation.
Methods: The guidelines standardized the analgesia regimen, urology consult criteria, imaging modality, patient education, and followup instructions. This is a single-center, observational cohort study of patients presenting to the ED with renal colic prospectively collected after guideline implementation (December 2018 to May 2019), compared to a control group retrospectively collected before guideline implementation (December 2017 to May 2018). A total of 528 patients (pre-guideline n=283, post-guideline n=245) were included. Statistical analysis was performed with SPSS using multivariate linear regression.
Results: ED length of stay (LOS) was significantly shorter after guideline implementation (pre-guideline 295.82±178.8 minutes vs. post-guideline 253.2±118.2 minutes, p=0.017). The number of computed tomography (CT) scans patients received was significantly less after guideline implementation (pre guideline 1.35±1.34 vs. post-guideline 1.00±0.68, p=0.034). Patients discharged for conservative management had a lower re-presentation rate in the post-guideline group (12.6%) than the pre-guideline group (17.2%); however, this did not reach statistical significance (p=0.18).
Conclusions: Implementation of a clinical practice guideline for ureteric stones reduces the ED LOS and the total number of CT scan in patients who present with renal colic. Standardizing assessment and management of ureteric stones can potentially improve patient and hospital outcomes without compromising the quality of care.
A phase I study of an injectable lidocaine paste for spermatic cord block in men with chronic scrotal content pain
Authors: Witherspoon Luke D.E. , Kesch Claudia , Schmitt Veronika , Boniface Graeme , Lundeen Colin , Nickel J.Curtis , Paterson Ryan , Gleave Martin , Flannigan Ryan
Published: April 2023

Introduction: Patients with chronic scrotal content pain (CSCP) lack effective, non-invasive treatment options. We aimed to determine the local and systemic safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics (PK), and efficacy of a long-lasting local anesthetic in patients with CSCP.
Methods: This was a prospective, single-center, open-label, single-arm, phase 1 dose-escalating trial completed between October 2019 and March 2021. Twelve patients ≥19 years old with unilateral scrotal pain lasting ≥3 months reporting an average maximum pain score over seven days of ≥4 on a 0–10 numerical rating scale (NRS) were included. Patients underwent a test spermatic cord block and those reporting a decrease of ≥2 points were included. The investigational drug, ST-01 (sustained-release lidocaine polymer solution), is a long-acting injection of lidocaine around the spermatic cord. Subjects were provided a NRS dairy and recorded their NRS score until day 28. The Chronic Epididymitis Symptom Index (CESI) was completed on days 0, 7, 14, and 28. All patients underwent an examination and assessment for adverse events (AE) on days 0, 1, 7, 14, and 28. Exploratory statistical hypothesis testing was planned for this study due to its investigative nature.
Results: There were no serious adverse events (SAEs) reported. All subjects reported at least one treatment-emergent adverse event (TEAE); 83% of related AEs were injection-site reactions consisting of swelling and bruising. NRS was reduced across all cohorts between baseline and end of study.
Conclusions: This study provides evidence that the novel ST-01 treatment is safe and well-tolerated.
Dorsal shortening vs. ventral lengthening procedure for correction of congenital ventral curvature in patients with and without severe hypospadias
Authors: Chua Michael , Yadav Priyank , Bobrowski Adam , Kim Jin Kyu , Silangcruz Jan Michael , Ming Jessica , Rickard Mandy , Lorenzo Armando , Bagli Darius , Khoury Antoine
Published: April 2023

Introduction: Debates remain on the ideal congenital ventral curvature correction among patients with and without severe hypospadias. Herein, we aimed to assess the comparative surgical outcome of dorsal shortening (DS) vs. ventral lengthening (VL) procedures for correcting congenital ventral curvatures.
Method: A systematic literature search was performed in September 2021 using the PubMed, EMBASE, Scopus, CENTRAL, ProQuest, and Clinicaltrials.gov databases. Comparative studies were identified and evaluated according to Cochrane Collaboration recommendations. Assessed outcomes included success and complication rates, which were extrapolated for the respective odds ratios (OR) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs). Subgroup analyses were performed according to congenital curvature, with or without severe hypospadias or recurrent curvatures (International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO): CRD42021276193).
Results: Based on pooled effect estimates from 12 studies with 430 (DS 253, VL 177) cases of ventral curvature repair, VL was able to render a better success rate for curvature correction (OR 4.20, 95% CI 2.11, 8.33) than DS repair, with comparable composite surgical complication rates (OR 0.77, 95% CI 0.27, 2.18). Furthermore, subgroup analysis showed that the success rate remained significantly better for the VL approach among patients with associated severe hypospadias (OR 3.59, 95% CI 1.25, 10.26) and recurrent penile curvatures (OR 5.70, 95% CI 1.69, 19.21), but not among those with congenital curvature without hypospadias or those with mild hypospadias (OR 2.99, 95% CI 0.32, 27.57).
Conclusions: In correcting congenital curvature associated with severe hypospadias and recurrent curvatures, VL procedures might render a modestly better success rate; however, careful selection of appropriate patients seems to be the crucial key to the best outcome. The surgical complication rate seems to be comparable between the two approaches.
Рашизм та символіка воєнного вторгнення російської федерації в Україну: характеристика та перспективи протидії
Authors: Павленко Т. А.
Published: April 2023

У статті визначено основні характерні ознаки рашизму як негативного соціального явища та наведено його поняття. Наголошується, що одним з інструментів поширення рашистської ідеології є використання певної символіки. Підтримано ідею українського законодавця щодо встановлення заборони пропаганди російського нацистського тоталітарного режиму, збройної агресії Російської Федерації як держави-терориста проти України, символіки воєнного вторгнення російського нацистського тоталітарного режиму в Україну. Зазначено, що    використання та пропаганда символіки військової агресії Росії проти України є суспільно небезпечним діянням та суттєво загрожує основам національної безпеки України. Визначено, що у Верховній Раді України станом на жовтень 2022 року зареєстровано щонайменше два законопроєкти, якими пропонується встановити кримінальну відповідальність за використання символіки воєнного вторгнення російського нацистського тоталітарного режиму в Україну. Проаналізовано Проєкт Закону «Про внесення змін до Кримінального кодексу України та Кримінального процесуального кодексу України щодо відповідальності за пропаганду російського неонацистського тоталітарного режиму, акту агресії проти України з боку Російської Федерації як держави терориста» № 7215 від 26.03.2022 року та Проєкт Закону «Про внесення змін до Кримінального кодексу України та інших законодавчих актів щодо заборони використання символіки підтримки нападу Російської Федерації на Україну» № 7220 від 28.03.2022 року, щодо перспективи встановлення такої кримінальної відповідальності. Зроблено висновок щодо необхідності та перспективності подальшої роботи над питанням встановлення кримінальної відповідальності за виготовлення, поширення, публічне використання символіки воєнного вторгнення російського нацистського тоталітарного режиму в Україну.
Підстави та процедури прийняття митними органами рішень щодо класифікації та визначення країни походження товарів : окремі перспективи вдосконалення
Authors: Дрофіч О. Ю.
Published: April 2023

Досліджено основні аспекти підстав та процедур прийняття митними органами рішень щодо визначення країни походження товарів. Автором зазначено, що правила визначення країни походження товарів закріплюють широке коло позитивних регуляторних практик, з-поміж яких процедура консультацій між підприємствами та митними органами у випадку виявлення митними органами достатніх підстав для обґрунтованого сумніву у достовірності поданих підприємством відомостях про країну походження товару. Виявлено, що спрощення процедури митного оформлення забезпечується покладенням на митні органи обов’язку самостійно пересвідчитись у дійсності документів про походження товару чи достовірності відомостей, що в них містяться. Водночас, незрозумілим видається те, що за неможливості достовірно встановити країну походження товарів митний орган приймає рішення про випуск відповідних товарів за умови сплати ввізного мита, у тому числі спеціальних видів мита, за повними ставками, а не, як це передбачено у положеннях законодавства про митну вартість, за умови сплати митних платежів згідно із заявленою країною походження та надання на певний строк забезпечення сплати митних платежів (гарантії, грошової застави тощо) в розмірі, що становить різницю між сумою митних платежів згідно з країною походження товарів, визначеною декларантом, та сумою митних платежів згідно з країною походження товарів, визначеною митним органом. Також, у контексті класифікації товарів для митних цілей зазначено, що визнається нагальною потреба у охопленні електронними інформаційними ресурсами Єдиного державного інформаційного веб-порталу «Єдине вікно для міжнародної торгівлі» усіх класифікаційних рішень митних органів, незалежно від їх прийняття під час митного оформлення чи митного контролю або за підсумками адміністративного оскарження, включення у них висновків Верховного Суду щодо застосування відповідних положень митного законодавства, а також їх розширення за рахунок відображення у них, принаймні, у якомога більш точному відсилочному форматі відповідних правових позицій Європейського суду справедливості.
Roundtable “Unification Church in Japan as a Sociocultural and Political Phenomenon”
Authors: Streltsov D. V. , Naka K. O. , Nelidov V. V. , Sarkisov K. O. , Dobrovolsky V. N. , Lebedeva I. P. , Romanova I. A.
Published: April 2023

In the second half of 2022, the Japanese political world was shaken by a major scandal: in July 2022, former Prime Minister and a prominent member of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party Abe Shinzō was killed at an election rally. The assassin, caught at the crime scene, declared that the murder was a revenge for the victim’s connection with the Unification Church, which, according to the perpetrator’s words, had led his family to financial ruin. Initially, this explanation seemed fantastical, but the investigation that followed revealed that both Abe Shinzō himself and many other Japanese politicians had been maintaining connections with the Unification Church for many years. This caused an uproar in Japanese society, especially given the rather controversial reputation of the Unification Church. On January 26, 2023, the Association of Japanologists and the research laboratory “Center for Japanese, Korean, and Mongolian Studies” of the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO University) held a roundtable “Unification Church in Japan as a Sociocultural and Political Phenomenon”. The participants of the roundtable analyzed the situation around the Unification Church and its role in Japanese politics in detail, studied the specific features of the “new religions” in Japanese society, and considered the factors determining their influence on the political world of Japan.
An observational comic novel of manners. Review of the Russian edition of the book Footing It Along the Tōkaidō by Jippensha Ikku
Authors: Dyakonova E. M.
Published: April 2023

The article offers a critical review of the Russian edition of the comic novel Footing it Along the Tōkaidō by an outstanding writer of the Tokugawa era (1603–1868) Jippenshya Ikku. Recently published by Saint Petersburg’s Hyperion, the novel was masterfully translated from Japanese by Anastassya Y. Borkina who thoroughly studied this complex observational comedy of manners or humerous book (kokkeibon) and provided the necessary analytical apparatus, including commentaries and a preface. The narrative develops around the adventures of two characters, Yajirobei and Kitahachi, who embark on a journey along the so-called Tōkaidō road, the most important of the routes of Japan, connecting Edo and Kyoto. They meet various personages from a variety of cities and regions as well as from different strata of society, getting themselves into farcical situations and every time finding their way out of comic conundrums. The road itself works as a central axis of the story, propelling the characters forward and offering diverse settings for their escapades. The novel with illustrations by the writer was especially popular in nineteenth century Japan, yet the adventures of Yajirobei and Kitahachi remain well-known up until today, providing inspiration for a trove of literary parodies, manga novels, anime books, and video games.