bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
IMPROVING STUDENTS' SPEAKING SKILL THROUGH DEBATE
Authors: Lubis Rica Umrina , Indra Kurniawan Siregar
Published: November 2022

Speaking is one of the important skills in language learning. Speaking is the act, utterance or discourse of one who speaks. It also can be defined as an activity in giving and asking information as if dialoguing by two or more people. In speaking, there is a process of communication between speaker and listener. People put ideas into words, talking about perceptions and feeling they want other people to understand. The writer observed that most students are difficult to put ideas into word through communication in speaking English. To solve the problem, the writer conducted classroom action research, by implementing debate. The writer applied two cycles in this research. Each cycle consist of three meetings. The participant of this study was one class consists of 32 students. The instrument for collecting the data was speaking test, observation sheet and document. Based on the research result, showed the progressive mean of the students. The first meeting was 46,87, second meeting was 50,09, third meeting was 60,28, the fourth meeting was 65,12, the fifth meeting was 73,56 and the sixth meeting was 77,81. So, the mean in the second cycle was higher than the first cycle.It is indicated that the application of debate technique improve students’ speaking skill.
Speech Wheel: An Intervention in Reducing Speaking Aporia of Freshmen English Major Students
Authors: Torrero Claudine A Torrero , Jacquiline B. Frago  , Maria Cristal N. Velez
Published: November 2022

Speaking aporia is a usual problem for many learners that hinder them to communicate and affects their learning performance. It is defined as a distinct complex of self-perceptions, beliefs, feelings, and behaviors related to the use of second language for communication. This encouraged the researchers to come up with a study of reducing the speaking aporia through Speech Wheel to develop speaking skills, enhance critical thinking, and boost confidence and motivation.

Having the Freshmen English Major students of University of Nueva Caceres as the respondents, this study determined the following (1) the causes of speaking aporia; (2) the level of speaking aporia; and (3) the effects of the  Speech Wheel as an intervention.

Through descriptive quantitative method, the researchers were able to identify the following factors that cause the speaking aporia of the respondents: (1) 25 % of them has the fear of standing in front of large groups; (2) 20 % has concern that others are judging them and; (3) 13 % of them fear that they might appear nervous. Using the same method, the researchers found out that 50% of the respondents have moderate level of speaking aporia. Moreover, descriptive qualitative method was used to identify the effects of Speech Wheel to the students along with stress, motivation, and self-confidence, these include the following: (1) it reduced the stress level of the students in terms of speaking as they enjoyed the activity; (2) their self-confidence and motivation improved especially in speaking in front of the large groups of people; and (3) it stimulated the students in speaking.

The researchers concluded that factors that affect students’ ability in speaking were shown through their stress, motivation, and self-confidence. Speech wheel is an effective intervention to reduce the speaking aporia of the students and the researchers recommend that it must be used as an intervention that exposes the students to be more confident and boosts their self- confidence.
AFFECT AS APPRAISAL SYSTEM ON SOCIAL MEDIA “INSTAGRAM”
Authors: Hamdani Zohri
Published: November 2022

This study aimed to identify and describe the forms of Attitude as one of the aspects of Appraisal theory.. The object of this research is @officialtbistainmadina instragram account, especially on the last 15 comments out of a total of 47 comments published on November 4, 2020. Collecting data in this study is observation. This observation method is also called the observing method because the data is obtained by listening to the use of language. The data analysis technique in this study uses the referential equivalent method. The result of study shown that the various forms of Attitude that appear in these comments tend to use one of the three aspects in the form of Attitude, namely the aspect Affect with words such as "like", "delicious", "tempting".
Learning Loss during Covid-19 Pandemic in Indonesia and the Strategies to Minimize It
Authors: Agus Wahyudi
Published: November 2022

The current coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic is having a profound impact, not only on people’s health, but also on how they learn, work and live. Amongst the most important challenges created by Covid-19 is how to adopt a system of education built around physical schools.  Based on the Higher Education Law number 12 of 2012, Article 31 concerning Distance Education is a learning process that is carried out remotely through the use of various communication and information media. With the implementation of distance learning during the pandemic and the problems that occurred above, it turns out that this decision has the risk of causing learning loss for students. Asian Development Bank (ADB) estimates that school closures due to the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic have made many students in Indonesia lose learning opportunities Based on the Human Capital Index 2020, Indonesia has a LAYS of 7.83 years. This research was conducted using qualitative descriptive research. This study aims to reveal the facts, phenomena, and circumstances that existed during the research process by providing what actually happened when learning activities took place with distance education. This burden is the responsibility of all elements of education, especially the state in facilitating the continuity of schools for all educational stakeholders to conduct distance learning. How should Indonesia plan, prepare, and overcome the Covid-19 recovery, in order to reduce the losses to the world of education in the future
Innovation Culture of Selected Agricultural State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) in Regions III and VIII
Authors: Leron Paul Jersey , Baconguis Rowena
Published: November 2022

This paper extends the concept of innovation culture to higher education institutions (HEIs), particularly in the context of doing research and development (R&D) in agricultural state universities and colleges (SUCs). Through the synthesis of related literature, we learned the different organizational, human, and collaborative dimensions of innovation culture. Using case study research design, 40 R&D managers and administrators, innovators, and faculty-research personnel from selected Levels 3 and 4 agricultural SUCs from Regions III and VIII were involved in a series of in-depth interviews and focus group discussions (FGDs). Institutional statements such as mission, vision, and organizational goals were used as secondary data. Explicitation techniques and content analysis were applied to identify themes and concepts related to innovation, innovation culture, and the challenges in doing R&D in the university. Results revealed that the aspects of innovation and the concept of innovation culture were embedded in the institutional statements, as well as in the values of the participants. It was observed that the participants widely understood and appreciated the concept and attributes of innovation culture in relation to R&D activities in the university. We learned that creativity and flexibility, innovation resources, training and capacity development, and coaching and mentoring were key elements of innovation culture that can help address the managerial and institutional challenges in the university. Lastly, identifying, assessing, and determining the impacts of the specific dimensions and elements of innovation culture on R&D productivity, as well as in producing innovative graduates, were deemed relevant areas for research.
Molecular Diversity and Functional Prediction of Foliar Endophytic Bacteria in Tectona grandis (Teak) Estimated by 16S rDNA Sequence Analysis
Authors: Patturaj Maheswari , Kannan Nithishkumar , Warrier Rekha , Jacob John Prashanth , Yasodha Ramasamy
Published: November 2022

The multi-layer structure of leaves supports endophyte colonization facilitating compatible plantmicrobe interactions. Endophytic microbiota, including bacteria, influence the vital activities of plants. Yet, information on bacterial communities in leaves of forest trees largely remains unknown. This study describes the bacterial endophytes observed in Tectona grandis (Teak) identified by high-throughput sequencing of 16S rDNA sequences. The paper also provides details on the functional prediction of the bacterial community. Nine teak samples sequenced with 98% genome coverage provided 24,833–42,892 bacterial sequence reads, which aligned to 2827 operational taxonomic units (OTUs) of the V3–V4 conserved region with more than 97% sequence identity. Shannon Index ranged from 4.56–5.02 revealing high bacterial diversity. We identified 21 phyla, 39 classes, 65 orders, 226 families, and 127 genera. The phyla in abundance were Firmicutes, Bacteroidetes, Proteobacteria, and Actinobacteria. The identified genera include Lactobacillus (12.12%), Prevotella (9.78%), and Bacteroides(9.68%) and the category under unclassified genus constituted for 65.8% providing opportunities for identification of new species. The functions of the genes were studied using Phylogenetic Investigation of Communities by Reconstruction of Unobserved States (PICRUSt) analysis. It revealed the possible involvement of the bacteria in various metabolic processes with top-most functions related to transporters, DNA repair and recombination proteins, and the ribosome. Further studies on these gene interactions would help to understand the potential of bacterial endophytes in promoting growth and conferring protection.
Editorial
Authors: Acosta Mirian
Published: November 2022

Los artículos de este número de la Revista Educación Superior, órgano de divulgación científica de la UAPA, son de gran interés para los académicos

del país.
Motivación y Adaptación Escolar
Authors: Jiminián Yanet Y.
Published: November 2022

El propósito de este estudio es conocer la motivación escolar y sus efectos en el aprendizaje, los tipos de motivación, la importancia del papel de los maestros y compañeros en la motivación para el logro del aprendizaje y su adaptación en el entorno escolar.
Tratamiento con oxigenación hiperbárica en oncología
Authors: López Elías , Romero-Feris Delfina
Published: November 2022

La terapia de oxigenación hiperbárica (TOHB) combate la hipoxia, factor predisponente para la resistencia a terapias oncológicas convencionales. Su uso como sensibilizador en terapias convencionales ha demostrado aumentar la efectividad de la radioterapia y disminuir la mortalidad en algunos tumores de cabeza y cuello y existe amplia evidencia de su uso en las lesiones radioinducidas. Más aún, en el tratamiento del dolor y bienestar general produce una mejora significativa en la calidad de vida del paciente oncológico. Se presentan 7 casos en los cuales la TOHB a 1.45 ATA fue eficaz en el tratamiento de radionecrosis, heridas, oncodolor o bienestar general. Deben realizarse estudios adicionales para comprobar la incorporación del oxígeno hiperbárico dentro de la terapéutica del cáncer
Bec et ongles contre l’extinction : une approche géohistorique et géopolitique de la cohabitation entre hommes et cigognes blanches en Alsace
Authors: Zimmermann Laurent
Published: November 2022

Constatant l’inégale capacité des espèces à mobiliser les sociétés humaines pour éviter leur extinction, cet article propose d’interroger les causes de la sollicitude particulière des Alsaciens pour la cigogne blanche.À partir de l’étude des causes historiques et géopolitiques de la promotion de l’oiseau au rang de symbole de l’identité régionale, il s’agit de fournir des éléments d’explication concernant les dispositifs spatiaux ainsi que l’actuelle répartition de l’oiseau en Alsace, afin d’interroger le processus de co-construction liant les humains à leurs milieux.
Impacts of Perceived Justice and Emotional Intelligence on Organizational Commitment and Organizational Citizenship Behavior
Authors: Thoa Nguyen Thi , Trang Tieu Van , Kim Ba Nguyen Thi , Nhi Bui Thi , Nam Tran The
Published: November 2022

How to motivate employees to commit to the organization and to have more voluntary, beneficial behaviors for the organization is an interesting topic for researchers and managers. Based on the theory of equity, authors analyze the impacts of perceived justice and emotional intelligence on employees’ organizational commitment and organizational citizenship behaviors. The mixed research method is used to build a research model and to verify hypotheses with the data of 171 respondents working in different industries which deal with customers in HCM city. The partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) is used in order to explore the impacts of the two high order construct: Emotion intelligence and perceived justice on the organizational commitment, then onto organizational citizen behavior (OCB). The research results pointed out that all hypotheses are accepted. Perceived justice has greater impacts on employees’ organizational commitment than emotional intelligence. In contrast, emotional intelligence has greater influences on employees’ OCB than perceived justice. Managers should establish clear working process, offer opportunities for employees to express their feelings and recognize exactly employees’ contributions in order to improve the employees’ perception of fairness. Selecting carefully candidates and providing training programs are best ways to increase employees’ emotional intelligence.
Social Networking and the Motivations Underlying Online Purchase: Insights from the “New Normal” of the COVID-19 Pandemic Context
Authors: Cu Le Xuan
Published: November 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has boosted consumers to make online purchases. However, which motivations and communication channels transform online purchases in the COVID-19 context have been inadequately studied. The paper aims to unveil the importance of social networking for inducing favorable perceptions and online purchases among young consumers in the “new normal” of the pandemic. The conceptual framework is formulated due to the Uses and Gratifications Theory (UGT) and the Health Belief Model (HBM). Empirical data is collected using a web-based survey of 379 respondents who are inclined to embrace online purchases. The findings illustrate that social networking significantly influences social value, perceived utility, information quality, perceived threat, and self-efficacy. Additionally, purchase intention is motivated by antecedents such as perceived utility, information quality, social value, and perceived threat. Lastly, theoretical and managerial implications are drawn.
Impact of Financial Literacy on Vietnamese Students’ Spending Management
Authors: Anh Khuc The , Vinh Tran Tuan
Published: November 2022

The study was carried out to evaluate the impact of financial literacy by considering the influence of three components: Financial Attitude, Financial Knowledge and Financial Behavior on students’ spending management. The article used a combination of qualitative and quantitative research (through Structural Equation Modeling - SEM) to evaluate. The results showed that financial knowledge and financial attitude do not influence students’ spending management, while financial behavior and influence of parents are statistically significant factors. Primarily, financial behavior has the most prominent influence. From the research results, the author has made some policy implications for relevant agencies to improve the influence of parents on children and to improve students' financial behaviour.
Assessment of population structure and genetic diversity of German Angora rabbit through pedigree analysis
Authors: Rahim Abdul , Rajaravindra K. S. , Chaturvedi Om  Hari , Sharma S. R.
Published: November 2022

Objective: The main goals of this investigation were to i) assess the population structure and genetic diversity and ii) determine the efficiency of the ongoing breeding program in a closed flock of Angora rabbits through pedigree analysis.Methods: The pedigree records of 6,145 animals, born between 1996 to 2020 at NTRS, ICAR-CSWRI, Garsa were analyzed using ENDOG version 4.8 software package. The genealogical information, genetic conservation index and parameters based on gene origin probabilities were estimated.Results: Analysis revealed that, 99.09% of the kits had both parents recorded in the whole dataset. The completeness levels for the whole pedigree were 99.12%, 97.12%, 90.66%, 82.49%, and 74.11% for the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th generations, respectively, reflecting well-maintained pedigree records. The maximum inbreeding, average inbreeding and relatedness were 36.96%, 8.07%, and 15.82%, respectively. The mean maximum, mean equivalent and mean completed generations were 10.28, 7.91, and 5.51 with 0.85%, 1.19%, and 1.85% increase in inbreeding, respectively. The effective population size estimated from maximum, equivalent and complete generations were 58.50, 27.05, and 42.08, respectively. Only 1.51% of total mating was highly inbred. The effective population size computed via the individual increase in inbreeding was 42.83. The effective numbers of founders (fe), ancestors (fa), founder genomes (fg) and non-founder genomes (fng) were 18, 16, 6.22, and 9.50, respectively. The fe/fa ratio was 1.12, indicating occasional bottlenecks had occurred in the population. The six most influential ancestors explained 50% of genes contributed to the gene pool. The average generation interval was 1.51 years and was longer for the sireoffspring pathway. The population lost 8% genetic diversity over time, however, considerable genetic variability still existed in the closed Angora population.Conclusion: This study provides important and practical insights to manage and maintain the genetic variability within the individual flock and the entire population.
Role of antioxidants in fertility preservation of sperm — A narrative review
Authors: Qamar Ahmad Yar , Naveed Muhammad Ilyas , Raza Sanan , Fang Xun , Roy Pantu Kumar , Bang Seonggyu , Tanga Bereket Molla , Saadeldin Islam  M. , Lee Sanghoon , Cho Jongki
Published: November 2022

Male fertility is affected by multiple endogenous stressors, including reactive oxygen species (ROS), which greatly deteriorate the fertility. However, physiological levels of ROS are required by sperm for the proper accomplishment of different cellular functions including proliferation, maturation, capacitation, acrosomal reaction, and fertilization. Excessive ROS production creates an imbalance between ROS production and neutralization resulting in oxidative stress (OS). OS causes male infertility by impairing sperm functions including reduced motility, deoxyribonucleic acid damage, morphological defects, and enhanced apoptosis. Several in-vivo and in-vitro studies have reported improvement in quality-related parameters of sperm following the use of different natural and synthetic antioxidants. In this review, we focus on the causes of OS, ROS production sources, mechanisms responsible for sperm damage, and the role of antioxidants in preserving sperm fertility.
Sexual dysfunction, an invisible complication of diabetes – an exploratory study of the experiences of premenopausal women with Type 1 diabetes
Authors: Hashim Rahab , Forbes Angus
Published: November 2022

Background: Survey data suggest that women with Type 1 diabetes mellitus have a higher prevalence of sexual dysfunction (SD) compared with women with Type 2 diabetes or without diabetes. However, little is known about how women with Type 1 diabetes experience SD or its impact on their lives. This exploratory study sought to elicit women with Type 1 diabetes’s experiences of SD and identify their ideas on how SD could be better addressed in diabetes care.
Method: A qualitative study using semi-structured interviews was conducted at a diabetes centre in South West of England hospital. A purposeful sample of six women with Type 1 diabetes (<50 years of age) and experience of SD were interviewed. The interviews lasted 20–30 min and were analysed using Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis.
Findings: The study identified four superordinate themes: barriers to sex, impact of SD, personal support and ideas for improving support with SD. The majority of the themes were underpinned by diabetes specific factor such as hypoglycaemia, body image and diabetes management (technology and glucose regulation). This study found that women’s perspectives on their sexual identities and behaviours were mediated by emotional and interpersonal issues. This study also highlighted the lack of support provided by healthcare professionals (HCPs) in addressing SD.
Conclusion: The findings indicate that SD is a complex issue that needs to be given more attention by HCPs, so that the women can approach sex positively in their lives. HCPs need to be enabled to initiate conversations around SD in their consultations.
Osmanlı’nın Son Döneminde Modern Evlilik: Türk Kadını Dergisi Örneği
Authors: Mahir Metinsoy Elif
Published: November 2022

Türk Kadını dergisi Osmanlı İmparatorluğu'nun son yıllarında 1918-1919 arasında yayınlanmış edebi ve toplumsal bir kadın dergisidir. Derginin yayınlandığı II. Meşrutiyet dönemi kadınların toplumsal hayata daha fazla katıldığı ve kadın haklarının dönüşüm geçirdiği bir zaman dilimidir. Özellikle Birinci Dünya Savaşı yıllarında kadınların yeni eğitim olanaklarının oluşması ve meslek hayatına daha fazla sayıda kadının girmesi Osmanlı İmparatorluğu'nda özel yaşamı da etkilemiştir. Bu dönemde görücü usulü evlilik tartışmaya açılmış ve giderek daha çok sayıda evlilik eşlerin birbirlerini önceden görüp tanıması sonrası gerçekleşmeye başlamıştır. Ancak kadınların daha yüksek seviyede eğitim almaya başlamaları ve kamusal hayata atılmaları onların anne ve eş olarak görevlerini yapmayacağı yönündeki toplumsal kaygıları da arttırmıştır. Ayrıca haremlik selamlık geleneğinin halen son derece güçlü olduğu bu yıllarda kadınların müstakbel eşlerini görüp tanıması ile ilgili girişimler oldukça sınırlı kalmış ve kimi zaman eleştirilmiştir. Türk Kadını dergisi de özel yaşamdaki bu dönüşümden etkilenmiş, dergide dönemin milliyetçi, orta sınıf ve eğitimli yazarları tarafından aile, evlilik ve kadın erkek ilişkileriyle ilgili birçok yazı yayınlanmış ve evlilikle ilgili iki de müsabaka düzenlenmiştir. Bu anlamda Türk Kadını dergisi Osmanlı'nın son yıllarında, Cumhuriyet'in arifesinde, Türkiye'deki evlilik kavramının modernleşmesinin okunabileceği önemli bir kaynak olarak kadın-erkek ilişkilerinin dönüşümüne yönelik önemli ipuçları sunmaktadır.
Pandemi Sürecinde Kadınların Ev İçindeki Deneyimleri ve Evde Kalmanın Duyguları
Authors: Öztürk Yıldız , Üstünalan Dilek , Metin Belce
Published: November 2022

Kovid-19 pandemisi sürecinde alınan önlemler var olan toplumsal eşitsizlikleri daha da derinleştirerek güvencesiz bir yaşama mâhkum olan tüm toplumsal grupların kırılganlığını artır dı. Bu makalede pandemi sürecinin cinsiyete dayalı eşitsizlikleri ne şekilde dönüştürdüğü kadın emeği özelinde, ev içi mekân temelinde sorgulandı ve bu dönüşümün kadınların duygu durumunu ve deneyimlerini nasıl etkilediği araştırıldı. Araştırma kapsamında İstanbul, İzmir ve İzmit illerinde yaşayan 32-68 yaş arasındaki 13 kadınla 25 Nisan 2020-18 Mayıs 2020 tarihleri arasında görüşmeler yapıldı. Emek süreçlerindeki yeni güvencesizlik türleri; yeni denetim/direniş pratikleri; ev içi emek ve bakım emeği; dönüşen duygu hallerinin farklı kadınlık durumlarını etkileme biçimleri; pandemi süreciyle başa çıkma yöntemleri ve pratiklerine bakıldı. Makalenin temel tezi, pandemi sürecinde çalışma koşullarındaki ve dolayısıyla ev içi iş bölümündeki değişimin, kadınların iş yükünde artışa ve farklı güvencesizlik hallerinin ortaya çıkmasına ve bu durumların da kadınlarda sıkışmışlık, kaygı, korku, endişe, yalnızlık ve yetersizlik duygularına neden olduğudur.
Mimari Tasarım Stüdyosuna Feminist Bakış: Öğrencinin Yolculuğunu Anlamaya Çalışmak
Authors: Aykaç Gülşah
Published: November 2022

Mimarlık eğitiminin en önemli parçası olan mimari tasarım stüdyosu, 1960’lı yıllardan bu yana hem toplumsal hem de mekânsal sorunlara eğilmeye çalışıyor. Özgürleştirici bir mekân olarak kurgulanmaya çalışılan mimari tasarım stüdyosu, Türkiye’de çoğunlukla stüdyo yürütücüsü olan eğitmenin konumsallığı bağlamında tartışılıyor. Bu tartışmalarda stüdyo genellikle salt eğitimci perspektifinden, öncesi ve sonrası olmayan, kendi içine kapalı, üniversiteye ait bir mekân ve zaman aralığı olarak ele alınıyor. Makalede alternatif bir rotadan ilerlemeye, feminist pedagojinin sunduğu araçlar vasıtasıyla öğrencinin katılımını öne çıkarmaya ve yürütücünün konumsallığının ötesine geçmeye çalışıyorum. Bunu yapabilmek için de Türkiye’de mimari tasarım proje stüdyosunda mimarlık öğrencisinin yolculuğunu anlamaya çalışmayı öneriyorum: Güncel yerel bağlamlar içinde, mimarlık öğrencisi mimari tasarım stüdyosu öncesi, sırası ve sonrasında ne gibi tahakküm ilişkileri deneyimliyor? Otobiyografik hikâyelerimi irdeleyerek, mimari tasarım stüdyosunda deneyimlenen fakat dillendirilmeyen bir ayrışma ve ayrımcılık zemini üretildiğini tartışıyorum. Sınıfsal boyutu ağır basan bu zemin eril, elit ve Batılı aktörlerce baskılanan mimarlık alanında sürekli olarak yeniden üretilen modern/geleneksel, Batılı/Batılı olmayan, taşra/büyükşehir ikilikleriyle kesişebiliyor. Türkiye’de stüdyo eğitiminde daha kapsayıcı bir tutum yaratabilmek için öğrencilerin farklı kimliklerini ve deneyimlerini stüdyoya davet etmeyi; benzer bir yaklaşımla, stüdyo sonrasında
Orta Avrupa’da Yükselen Toplumsal Cinsiyet Karşıtı Hareketler: Macaristan, Polonya ve Slovakya Örnekleri
Authors: Ergün Tuba
Published: November 2022

21. yüzyılda aşırı sağ ve popülist söylemler tüm dünyada yükselişe geçmiştir. Özellikle Avrupa’da aşırı sağ partilerin oluşturduğu hükümetler iktidara gelirken göçmen karşıtı, ırkçı ve geleneksel aile yanlısı söylem ve politikalar da güçlenmektedir. Bu politik atmosfere sahip ülkeler içinde toplumsal cinsiyet karşıtı hareketler de ortaya çıkmıştır. Hareketlerin en belirgin ortak özellikleri LGBTİ+ düşmanlığı, kürtaj hakkına karşı çıkış ve İstanbul Sözleşmesi karşıtlığıdır. Bu çalışmada Avrupa Birliği üyesi üç ülke; Macaristan, Polonya ve Slovakya üzerinden Avrupa Birliği’nin ortak ilke ve değerlerine son derece zıt aşırı sağcı ve toplumsal cinsiyet karşıtı hareketlerin bir incelemesi yapılmıştır. Çalışmada toplumsal cinsiyet karşıtı hareketlerin popülist politikaların yükselişte olduğu ülkelerde daha güçlü ve etkin biçimde görüldüğü iddia edilmektedir. Ayrıca söz konusu ülkelerde cinsel davranışlara, cinsel kimliklere ve üreme faaliyetlerine yönelik yasaklama ve sınırlandırmalar olması sebebiyle toplumsal cinsiyet karşıtı hareketlerin biyopolitika eksenli oldukları ileri sürülmektedir. Bu bağlamda, söz konusu ülkelerin hem genel anlamda aşırı sağ ve popülist hükümet politikalarına hem de ülkelerde ortaya çıkan toplumsal cinsiyet karşıtı hareketlerin genel özelliklerine, faaliyetlerine ve etki alanlarına bakılırken, hareketlerin ülkeler arası benzerlik ve farklılıkları aşırı sağ siyasetler ve toplumsal cinsiyet karşıtlığı ilişkisi üzerinden eleştirel söylem analizi yapılarak incelenmektedir. Son olarak Avrupa Birliği’nin toplumsal cinsiyet karşıtı hareketlerin görüldüğü üç üye ülkeye yönelik söylemleri ve aksiyonları hakkında bilgi verilmektedir.
Adalet Ağaoğlu’nun Üç Beş Kişi Romanına Feminist Bir Bakış
Authors: Çopuroğlu Merve
Published: November 2022

Bu makale Adalet Ağaoğlu’nun Üç Beş Kişi isimli eserini feminist edebiyat eleştirisi ile incelemeye dayanmakta, kadınların ezilmişlik deneyimlerini kadınların bakış açısını önceleyerek anlamaya çalışmaktadır. Romanlar gerçeklik sınırlarını aşan sanatsal ifade etme biçimleri olmakla beraber, ana akım bilgi birikiminde kendisine yer edinememiş toplumsal grupların gündelik gerçekliklerini anlamak için bir kılavuz görevi de görürler. Bu anlamda kadınların toplumsal hayatı algılama ve deneyimleme biçimleri edebi eserler yoluyla açığa çıkabilir. Üç Beş Kişi Türkiye’nin modernleşme sürecinde geçirdiği dönüşümleri ve 1980’li yılların politik atmosferini kadınların gündelik gerçekliklerini ön plana çıkartarak anlatan bir eserdir. Romanda aynı toplumda yaşayan bireylerin hayatı anlama biçimlerinin ve karşılaştıkları zorlukların toplumsal cinsiyete ve yaşanılan mekâna bağlı değişimler gösterdiği görülür. Bu durum estetik bir ifade ediş aracı olan edebiyatın, toplumsal hayatın mekânlar arasında değişen ve toplumsal cinsiyet ilişkilerine göre şekillenen gerçekliklerinden kopuk olamayacağını gösterir.
Pensamento Computacional: Um Relato de Experiência no Estágio Docente do Curso de Licenciatura em Computação
Authors: Costa Junior Almir de Oliveira , Honda Fabrizio , Fernandes Ligiane , Vieira Nayra
Published: November 2022

Este trabalho apresenta um relato de experiência que descreve um conjunto de atividades envolvendo o Pensamento Computacional e que foram desenvolvidas com alunos do Ensino Fundamental II em uma escola pública. Tal experiência foi conduzida por 4 acadêmicos de Licenciatura em Computação, durante o estágio supervisionado e foi baseada na utilização de atividades plugadas e desplugadas. Como resultados, foi possível observar evidências do desenvolvimento de alguns dos pilares do Pensamento Computacional, tais como: o conceito de algoritmo, reconhecimento de padrões, decomposição e abstração.
Inglês On-line na Universidade: O que dizem os Estudantes?
Authors: Lage Paula Basto Levay , Cavalcante Patrícia Smith
Published: November 2022

Esta pesquisa teve como objetivo identificar o perfil dos estudantes da Pós-graduação quanto à aprendizagem de Inglês visando contribuir para construção de processos on-line de ensino e aprendizagem da língua mais adequados aos contextos dos aprendizes. Os dados foram coletados a partir do relato das experiências, necessidades e interesses dos estudantes. Observou-se que os alunos enfrentam dificuldades para realizar cursos regulares e barreiras linguísticas que os limitam para atuação em diversas atividades acadêmicas. Verificamos também a importância de o objetivo de um curso ou disciplina de Inglês dialogar com a vida real e a relevância da utilização de recursos diversos e da combinação entre várias metodologias.
Um comparativo da inclusão digital de pessoas idosas antes e durante a pandemia
Authors: Freitas Roberta C. B. de , Macêdo Karoline da P. F. de , Queiroz Pedro M. G. de , Pires Andressa K. , Nunes Isabel D.
Published: November 2022

O Projeto de Extensão de Inclusão Digital para idosos (ProEIDI) surgiu em 2016, com o objetivo de aproximar os idosos das novas tecnologias digitais por meio da educação. O ensino acontecia de modo presencial, porém com a chegada da pandemia do Covid-19 em 2020 no Brasil, houve a necessidade das aulas funcionarem de modo remoto para atender as turmas de idosos já inscritas. Esse artigo apresenta os desafios da inclusão digital antes e durante a pandemia do Covid-19. Os resultados mostram uma comparação entre as turmas presenciais e o ensino remoto, desde a metodologia até a produção de novos materiais para facilitar o aprendizado a distância.
O uso do Moodle e Metodologias Ativas: percepções de professores de uma instituição do Ensino Superior
Authors: Asano Vítor Atsumi , Dias Diógenes , Toda Armando , Isotani Seiji
Published: November 2022

Neste estudo, foi realizado um levantamento das principais metodologias de ensino aplicadas pelos professores de uma Instituição de Ensino Superior (IES) no período de aplicação do Ensino Remoto Emergencial. Utilizamos um questionário visando analisar as percepções destes professores sobre as principais funcionalidades do Moodle conhecidas e já utilizadas pelos docentes, verificando também como estes professores percebem o nível de engajamento e aprendizado dos alunos e do nível de dificuldade para a utilização do Moodle na estruturação das disciplinas. Com os dados obtidos (N = 23), pode-se concluir que há oportunidades para o desenvolvimento das competências do corpo docente para explorar diferentes metodologias de ensino e recursos do Moodle, de forma a aprimorar ainda mais a qualidade do ensino na Universidade.
Prenylated Proteins: Structural Diversity and Functions
Authors: Kamath Aravind , Kamanna Kantharaju
Published: November 2022

The cell membranes consist of lipid bilayers that are semipermeable. The semipermeable nature enables the cell membranes to regulate the transport of materials entering and exiting the cell. Apart from providing protection and a fixed environment to the cell, the cell membrane has several functions. The covalently linked proteins to lipids on the surface of the cell membranes are the Lipid-anchored proteins. The function of the protein to which the lipid is attached depends on the type of the lipid. Prenylated proteins, fatty acylated proteins, and glycosylphosphatidylinositol-linked proteins (GPI) are the three main types of lipid-anchored proteins on the cell membrane. In particular, the prenylated proteins are very important for cell growth, differentiation, and morphology. The dynamic interaction of prenylated proteins with the cell membrane is important for their signaling functions and is often deregulated in disease processes, such as cancer. An understanding of the prenylated proteins and their mechanisms is important for drug development efforts to combat cancer.
Organic Semiconductor for Hydrogen Production
Authors: Rama Uttam Pandit Vikram , Tulsa Sandu Pandit Shivaji , Punjaba Dawange Ganesh , S. Al-Fahdawi Aeed , Bakranov Nurlan , Kavita Parshuram Jadhav Ganesh , Sadhna Arun Malusare Omkar
Published: November 2022

The quest of conquering balanced environment for the ultimate search of “Who am I” furnished to pollution and energy crises. As the viable world development is dependent on effective utilization of available renewable energy resources. Hydrogen fuel as an energy source is the future for many upcoming generations as it never produces pollutants. 6, 13 Pentacenequinone (PENQ) is recently developed and reported organic photocatalyst for the generation of hydrogen from water as well as hydrogen sulfide. PENQ can be synthesized and characterized using different methods and techniques/approaches that are listed in this chapter. Green Solid state synthesis method of PENQ is the most promising one as it gives high yield at room temperature and without solvents. Structural characterization of this novel organic catalyst were done using powdered XRD. Cyclic voltammetry is used for the calculating the difference between valance and conduction band levels in the organic PENQ catalyst. After complete structural and morphological characterization, organic PENQ was explored for the hydrogen production from hydrogen sulfide. This photocatalytic nature was also being confirmed using its composites/ coupled systems (PENQ: TiO2 and PENQ: MoS2) using hydrogen sulfide and water.
Experimental Investigation on Clay Bricks Using Babul Sawdust Bricks
Authors: Kumar R. Praveen , D.S. Balaji , G. Navaneethakrishnan
Published: November 2022

The construction practices of today demands production of alternative building materials, which consume less energy and can be used for construction. One such material is the babul tree sawdust bricks. In this work, the babul sawdust is prepared using the locally available babul tree in India. Hence, an attempt is made to stabilize these blocks using clay and sawdust. The saw dust percentage has been varied from 0 to 50% by weight. The results show the variation in properties such as compressive strength, initial rate of absorption and water absorption are studied and compared.
Therapeutic Approach to NAFLD-NASH
Authors: Sfikas Georgios , Valsamidis Ioannis
Published: November 2022

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and its progressive form nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) are the hepatic expression of metabolic syndrome and may lead to serious injury to the liver resulting in cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Despite its seriousness, there is no definite treatment to address this life-threatening condition. Weight loss and exercise remain the cornerstone of the therapeutic treatment but also an array of medications can be used with varying degrees on liver inflammation and cirrhosis. There is also an increased risk of cardiovascular events connected to NAFLD/NASH, which should also be addressed. Statins have been shown to reduce the lipid and the inflammatory burden of the liver as well as decrease the cardiovascular risk. Aspirin also has a beneficial effect due to its anti-inflammatory properties as well as Vitamin E in certain cases. The medications (metformin, pioglitazone, GLP-1 agonists, SGLT2 inhibitors) that interfere in glucose metabolism and the activity of insulin seem to play a vital role in the metabolism of glucose and lipids and subsequent amelioration of liver function tests and the inhibition of inflammation. The aim of this review is to highlight the efficacy of current therapeutic strategies and explore the variety of the emerging new agents which target newly discovered pathways associated with the pathogenesis of NAFLD/NASH with promising results.
Developing Inclusive Games: Design Frameworks for Accessibility and Diversity
Authors: Cezarotto Matheus , Martinez Pamela , Chamberlin Barbara
Published: November 2022

All players should have the opportunity to play, engage with and enjoy a game, especially games that are designed to educate or transform the player. In addition to the game interface, mechanics and artwork, high quality games must also ensure that all players can use the controls, understand the context, receive information from the game, and have a sense of belonging to the world of the game, or ability to identify with messages and in-game worlds. Design teams may well have the desire to create games that are both accessible and representative of all players, but find the process of doing so overwhelming. Based on evolving work in an educational media studio, this chapter presents two frameworks to guide teams in reviewing the issues involved in accessibility, equity, diversity, inclusion and representation, with recommendations on steps to take towards integrating these design approaches into consistent development processes.
Emerging Trends to Improve Tropical Plants: Biotechnological Interventions
Authors: Ali Irfan , Ahmad Joyia Faiz , Mustafa Ghulam , Ali Mirza Safdar , Sarwar Khan Muhammad
Published: November 2022

Tropical plants are an integral part of the ecosystem and are of significance for the well-being of humanity. Since their domestication in 10,000 BC, conventional breeding has played a crucial role in their conservation and widespread adaptation worldwide. Advancements in multi-omics approaches, that is, genomics, metabolomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, whole genome sequencing, and annotation, have led to the identification of novel genes involved in crucial metabolic pathways, thus helping to develop tropical plant varieties with desirable traits. Information retrieved from the pan-genome, super-pan-genome, and pan-transcriptome has further uplifted marker-assisted selection and molecular breeding. Tissue culture techniques have not only helped to conserve endangered plant species but have also opened up new avenues in terms of mass-scale propagation of ornamental plants. Transgenic technology is increasingly contributing to the betterment of tropical plants, and different plant species have been engineered for valuable traits. Likewise, genome editing is appearing to be a promising tool to develop tropical plants having the potential to fulfill future needs. Hence, this chapter highlights the importance of conventional and modern scientific approaches for the conservation and improvement of tropical plant species.
Mycorrhizal Association and Plant Disease Protection: New Perspectives
Authors: Alves Cardoso Filho Julio
Published: November 2022

Soil fungi of the phylum Glomeromycota and plants form arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) symbiosis. The AM fungi, during the symbiosis, establish a sink for plant photosynthate by utilizing it for biomass and metabolic energy, while the AM plants obtain nutrients and water through the AMF hyphae. The benefits of AM symbiosis on plant fitness include better mineral nutrition, especially those that are immobile in soil solution (e.g., phosphorus, copper, and zinc), and higher tolerance of mycorrhizal plants to abiotic stresses, such as drought, salinity, high soil temperature, presence of heavy metals, and others abiotic factors. Recent studies have revealed that AMF can suppress pests and plant diseases by the activation of defense regulatory genes. The knowledge of the mechanisms behind the induction of resistance by mycorrhizal symbiosis (mycorrhizal-induced resistance [MIR]) remains unknown. This chapter describes the current advanced status of the role of MIR in plant disease protection.
Patient Feedback to Enhance Residents’ Learning: A Patient and a Resident Perspective
Authors: Nasori Mana , Bank Lindsay , Scheele Fedde
Published: November 2022

Patients are becoming more involved in healthcare, however, their involvement in postgraduate medical education (PGME) is often less prominent. We provide insight into patients’ and residents’ perspectives regarding possible topics for patient feedback, to increase its use and effectiveness in PGME. Semi-structured interviews with 20 purposefully sampled patients were done and 15 residents filled out a fully qualitative questionnaire. The sample size was not calculated as we aimed for data sufficiency. Content analysis was inspired by grounded theory. Topics mentioned by patients and residents were communication skills and communication of medical knowledge. While patients find organizational matters and personal aspects important topics, residents do not. Patients intend to provide feedback on task-, process-, and self-level, whereas residents do not wish to receive feedback on self-level. Topics mentioned by patients corresponded with various CanMEDS roles, that is, communicator, collaborator, professional, and leader. Feedback directed on task- and process-level would be of residents’ interest, including feedback on the physician-patient relationship and communication of medical knowledge. Patient feedback should not only focus on communication skills but also on other CanMEDS roles. To provide effective feedback and ensure that it remains at the level that enhances residents’ learning, patients should avoid giving feedback on self-level.
Time to Renitrogenation After Maximal Denitrogenation in Healthy Volunteers in the Supine and Sitting Positions
Authors: West Jason , Levine Rykiel , Raggi Jason , Nguyen Du-Thuyen , Oliver Matthew , Caputo Nicholas , Sakles John
Published: November 2022

Introduction: Prior to intubation, preoxygenation is performed to denitrogenate the lungs and create an oxygen reservoir. After oxygen is removed, it is unclear whether renitrogenation after preoxygenation occurs faster in the supine vs the sitting position.

Methods: We enrolled 80 healthy volunteers who underwent two preoxygenation and loss of preoxygenation procedures (one while supine and one while sitting) via bag-valve-mask ventilation with spontaneous breathing. End-tidal oxygen (ETO2) measurements were recorded as fraction of expired oxygen prior to preoxygenation, at the time of adequate preoxygenation (ETO2 >85%), and then every five seconds after the oxygen was removed until the ETO2 values reached their recorded baseline.

Results: The mean ETO2 at completion of preoxygenation was 86% (95% confidence interval 85-88%). Volunteers in both the supine and upright position lost >50% of their denitrogenation in less than 60 seconds. Within 25 seconds, all subjects had an ETO2 of <70%. Complete renitrogenation, defined as return to baseline ETO2, occurred in less than 160 seconds for all volunteers.

Conclusion: Preoxygenation loss, or renitrogenation, occurred rapidly after oxygen removal and was not different in the supine and sitting positions. After maximal denitrogenation in healthy volunteers, renitrogenation occurred rapidly after oxygen removal and was not different in the supine and sitting positions.
The Emergency Medicine Education and Research by Global Experts (EMERGE) Network: Challenges and Lessons Learned
Authors: Mahajan Prashant , Chong Shu-Ling , Kumar Vijaya , Batra Prerna , Belle Apoorva , Bloom Ben , Chaou Chung-Hsien , Ekelund Ulf , Galwankar Sagar , Kaartinen Johanna , Krishnan Vimal , Ma Qingbian , Middleton Paul , Morais Anna , Ng Chip , Osei-Kwame Daniel , Roth Dominik
Published: November 2022

Introduction: The Emergency Medicine Education and Research by Global Experts (EMERGE) network was formed to generate and translate evidence to improve global emergency care. We share the challenges faced and lessons learned in establishing a global research network.

Methods: We describe the challenges encountered when EMERGE proposed the development of a global emergency department (ED) visit registry. The proposed registry was to be a six-month, retrospective, deidentified, minimal dataset of routinely collected variables, such as patient demographics, diagnosis, and disposition.

Results: Obtaining reliable, accurate, and pertinent data from participating EDs is challenging in a global context. Barriers experienced ranged from variable taxonomies, need for language translation, varying site processes for curation and transfer of deidentified data, navigating institution- and country-specific data protection regulations, and substantial variation in each participating institution’s research infrastructure including training in research-related activities. We have overcome many of these challenges by creating detailed data-sharing agreements with bilateral regulatory oversight agreements between EMERGE and participating EDs, developing relationships with and training health informaticians at each site to ensure secure transfer of deidentified data, and formalizing an electronic transfer process ensuring data privacy.

Conclusion: We believe that networks like EMERGE are integral to providing the necessary platforms for education, training, and research collaborations for emergency care. We identified substantial challenges in data sharing and variation in local sites’ research infrastructure and propose potential approaches to address these challenges.