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A Case Study on University  Lessons Using Orality of Electronic Media
Authors:   Korean Association for Literacy, Han Yang-ha
Published: May 2024

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of electronic media use in college liberal arts  classes. In this study, we examined the effi ciency of using electronic media throughout the entire column writing process. The subject of the study is the survey results of two classes and the writing results of one class conducted in the  class at A University located in the Gyeo ngnam region in the second semester of 2022.
The orality of electronic media can be viewed as secondary orality and is repre sented by intercommunication and mediation. Paper media fragments the writing class process, but the use of electronic media provides continuity through non-me diation and hyper-mediation, allowing it to proceed efficiently.
The class example was column writing, which allows you to carry out the entire writing process. In the column writing class design, it was planned to be divided into related classes, main classes, presentation classes, and evaluation. In this class, we looked at the use of electronic media in collecting data for the 9th week and constructing a column summary table for the 10th week. In collecting data, we were able to find papers, books, and internet resources, practice annotation meth ods, and organize references. After constructing an outline, immediate feedback was provided.
The class evaluation examined the efficient aspects of writing classes using elec tronic media through the instructor’s evaluation of class results and student surveys.
The instructor said that many students reached the ‘above’ level of learning goals through three rounds of feedback and writing practice using electronic media, and students had no objection to writing and planning using electronic media, and the ease of editing and writing. It was considered efficient in terms of speed and ease of self-editing. However, the readability of the feedback and how to use the program were viewed as areas that needed improvement.
In order to stabilize writing classes using electronic media in university educa tion, it is urgent to prepare educational technicians and change and revise educa tional content.
Research on the application of the Appreciative Inquiry teaching method for Major-customized media literacy courses
Authors:   Korean Association for Literacy, Kim ki-yoon , Jung eun-shil
Published: May 2024

In order to achieve the goal of media literacy, this study applied the Appreciative Inquiry teaching and learning method and focused on learners’ creative thinking and self-development in the 4D learning process to improve self-directed learning and creative convergence capabilities of students in convergence majors. The purpose is to design classes and produce results so that students can become familiar with problem-solving skills and creative cooperative learning through strengthening and team-based learning. To this end, in applying the Appreciative Inquiry teaching and learning method to media literacy class design, we followed the ADDIE teaching system development model and used the creative convergence competency learn ing performance rubric evaluation sheet and class satisfaction questionnaire as research tools. Operation results were measured for second semester students.
As a result, effective education can be realized in strengthening learners’ creative convergence capabilities, reinforcing learner-centered proactive attitudes, pro moting creative thinking through team-based cooperative learning, implementing classes based on instructor-learner exchange methods, and improving the quality of classes through 4D learning activities.
Evaluation and New Strategies for University General Writing Education
Authors:   Korean Association for Literacy, Kim Yunkyung
Published: May 2024

This study aims to examine the achievements and limitations of writing educa tion at A University by presenting the operational cases of academic foundational writing, practical writing, and self-expression writing courses at University A, and to forecast the direction of university writing education in a changing writing environment. The achievements and prospects of writing education at University A can be summarized in the following two points. First, operating courses based on genre writing is advantageous for applying learner-centered innovative teaching methods such as PBL and flipped learning. Second, the expansion of digital media and the universalization of online writing, as well as the development of document creation and editing tools and multi-presentation tools, have made various writing practices possible, expanding the target and scope of university writing. In conclu sion, enhancing the professionalism of genre-based writing courses at University A requires changes in the curriculum and administrative changes to enable a more diverse range of writing education. Furthermore, it is necessary to pursue integrated writing development that aligns with the changes in the writing environment by combining the values of digital media writing and traditional writing.
A study on the Development and Validity verification of Measurement tool for AI literacy
Authors:   Korean Association for Literacy, Hwang Hyeonjeong , Hwang Yongsuk , Park Jisoo , Shin Minho , Lee Hyeonjong
Published: May 2024

Social demands for the education and competency empowerment of ‘AI literacy’ are required as AI has been developing. However, there has been little attention to evaluate the AI literacy of Domestic AI users. As a result, the purpose of this study is to develop a validity and reliability Scale of AI Literacy for domestic environments.
To achieve this, the study first reviewed the principles related to AI literacy and developed the AI literacy dimensions and questionnaires. Second, this study con ducted a survey on four-year university students and verified reliability through EFA(Exploratory Factor Analysis) and Reliability Analysis and validity through CFA( Confirmatory Factor Analysis). Lastly, the study refined the AI literacy factors and measurement model.
As a result, there have been founded five sub elements of AI literacy: AI iden tification, AI understanding, AI usage, AI application and AI creation, and 18 spe cific questions. Furthermore, this research can be expected to serve as an objective assessment for Al literacy usage and foundational resource for legal and policy considerations.
A Study on Literacy Issues at Home and Abroad and Their Response and Support Cases
Authors:   Korean Association for Literacy, Lee Yeonjeong
Published: May 2024

In this study, we attempted to obtain implications for pending literacy issues by examining issues related to literacy in the United States, Japan, Germany, France, Canada, and Korea, as well as national policy support and countermeasures. As the pandemic progressed, the gap in public education grew, and concerns over the decline in basic education began to grow. In the United States, we are preparing an intensive support strategy for immigrants with limited English use. In Japan, we are striving for policies such as individual and cooperative learning, the use of big data, the development of basic literacy and mathematical thinking skills, the ability to use information technology, and literary convergence. In Germany, parents lay the foundation for literacy by conducting activities to read books to young children. France is expanding literacy education by increasing the number of hours spent learning Korean and making reading hours mandatory. By considering literacy countermeasures in these major countries, improvements and implications for domestic literacy countermeasures can be drawn.
A Study on Korean Vocabulary Learning Strategies in Vietnamese Korean Language Learners
Authors:   Korean Association for Literacy, Ji Juyeon
Published: May 2024

This study aims to provide research data for effective strategy learning by finding out the frequency of vocabulary learning strategy use and variable-based strategy use aspects in Vietnamese Korean language learners.
The study results displayed that Vietnamese Korean language learners employed ‘Discovery Strategies’ more than ‘Consolidation strategies’. Among six sub-strat egies, ‘Cognitive Strategy’, which is a sub-strategy of ‘Discovery Strategies’ was used a lot.
When analyzing strategy use aspects depending on learner variables, such as gender, experience with vocabulary learning strategy learning and experience with other foreign language learning, male students showed a higher frequency of strat egy use than female students, but ‘Consolidation strategies’ that is a sub-strategy of ‘Memory Strengthening strategy’ was more used among female students.
In relation to experience with vocabulary strategy learning, the use of strategies was bigger when students learned strategies. In relation to experience with other foreign language learning, ‘Decision Strategies’ of ‘Discovery Strategies’ was more used among learners with experience in learning other foreign languages.
It is anticipated that this study would provide the direction of Korean vocabulary learning strategy education and implications for rapidly increasing Vietnamese Korean language learners.
The Impact of Credit Risk Management on Commercial Banks Performance in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Authors: Landry Kinkani Batekele Herve , Henri Gerendawele Ngbase , Fang Chen Xiao
Published: May 2024

The main objective of this study was to find the impact of credit risk management on the financial profitability of the Congo's commercial banks. The specific objectives were to find the effects of CAR and NPLR considered as independent variables on the performance of commercial banks while the dependent variables were ROE and ROA. We used commercial banks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo as a study population, and as a sample the four largest banks from 2009 to 2016. Using a fixed effects model specification a panel Estimate Generalized Least Squares regression was done on the data using E views software. Adopting a 5% non- directional test of hypothesis, the study found a capital adequacy ratio has statistically significant effect on commercial banks performance in Democratic Republic of Congo. For the second objective which was to determine the relationship between non-performing loans ratio and performance of banks, the study also concluded that NPLR has statistically significant effect on commercial banks. But we have remarked that there is a negative relationship between NPLR and ROE and ROA; and there is a positive relationship between the car and ROE and ROA. The results of the study reveal that banks with high capital adequacy ratios can better advance more loans and absorb credit losses each time they face it, especially in the context of Congolese banks where the uncertainty of reimbursement is high and thus record a better profitability.
The Effect of Service Quality on Customer Satisfaction and Loyalty: A Case Study of Hotel Industry in Afghanistan
Authors: Temory Mohammad Dawude
Published: May 2024

The contemporary business world is very much competitive and success in the competition is achieved mainly through giving satisfaction to the ultimate consumer. In a service-oriented industry, it is very difficult to set a standard rule to satisfy customers. Several factors influence customers’ decision-making to take the service from an organization. The Hotel industry is a service industry; it provides the customer with various hospitality services. So a Hotel must be keen in identifying the factors that influence their decision to take the hospitality service. Thus the Hotel also needs to know the perception and satisfaction level of the customers about their performance. Referring to social exchange theory, the present study investigated a conceptual model SERVCUAL. The model examined the impact of service quality on customer satisfaction and customer loyalty by five dimensions of service quality. The result of this study was based on the sample gathered from 180 customers in four hotels in Afghanistan. Based on the results, this study suggested that the quality of service in hotels and its direct effect on customer satisfaction and customer satisfaction respectively has a direct and positive impact on customer loyalty.
Compensation Administration and Employee’s Performance Among Private Universities in North Central Nigeria
Authors: OGBONNAYA Simeon Chizoba , GAMBO Nasamu , ABUBAKAR Hadiza Saidu
Published: May 2024

Compensation plays an important role in determining employees’ job satisfaction and thus performance. The perception of being paid what one is worth predicts job satisfaction. However, it is not clear the influence compensation has on employee’s performance to cause the many stand offs. This study therefore sought to establish the effects of compensation on employees’ performance in private universities in north-central, Nigeria. The objective of the study was to explore the impact of compensation administration on employee’s performance in Private Universities in North Central Nigeria. The study employed a descriptive research design. Finite Sample size Determination formula and Simple random sampling was used to select a sample size of 1312 employees drawn from the target population of 1,903. Responses were collected through administration of questionnaire. The validity and reliability of the questionnaire was enhanced through a pilot study carried out in selected private universities. To ensure the validity of the instruments, both face and content validity was used. Data collected was categorized coded and then tabulated using SPSS. The qualitative data was analysed using descriptive statistics and multiple regression analysis. The study established that competitive salaries, indirect compensation and non-financial compensation had a positive and significant influence on employees’ performance. The study concludes that a competitive salary package can improve employee motivation, reduce employee turnover and increase productivity, incentive plans motivate workers for higher efficiency and productivity. It can improve the work-flow and work methods, indirect compensation is a non-monetary benefits offered and provided to employees in lieu of the services provided by them to the organization and that that employees become more engaged when their performance is properly recognized by their employer. The study recommends that Employee performance can be influenced by the universities administration by communicating to the employees that they value their contribution and also encouraging employee participation in the decision-making process of the compensation administration system at the universities. When employees feel that their opinions are valued at the organizations they work, they tend to exhibit loyalty and commitment due to the sense of belongingness and trust from the management.
Transforming Infrastructure Project Management: Integrating Blockchain and Predictive Analytics for Enhanced Audit and Risk Management
Authors: Silva Daniela De Freitas Soares Da
Published: May 2024

The growing complexity of infrastructure projects necessitates innovative approaches to project management, auditing, and risk assessment. This paper presents a novel framework that integrates blockchain technology with predictive analytics, using Markov chain models and sentiment analysis, to revolutionize infrastructure project management. Drawing from the author's extensive experience in the field, this paper details the development and implementation of this framework, demonstrating its potential to enhance transparency, improve efficiency, and reduce risks in infrastructure projects.
An Analysis of Revocation of Right of Occupancy for Unity and Pocket Layouts by Anambra State Government
Authors: Okagbue Christopher Chukwuma , Udobi A.N
Published: May 2024

The study focused on the Analysis of Government Revocation of Rights of Occupancy for Layouts in Nkpor and Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria. Proper management of revocation of right of occupancy and compensation is key to a successful land acquisition. In Anambra State, some of the revocations made by the State government are marred with irregularities. Firstly, problems may arise where the initial purpose of the revocation of right of occupancy communicated to the landowners is not maintained. Secondly, the rightful owners not being officially notified that their lands were taken over by the government at the onset.Thirdly, delay in payment of compensation, or payment of what may seem not to be adequate compensation to the dispossessed landowners. These facts are evident on the land held by Anambra State government in Nkpor town since 1976 formally for Teaching Hospital and Government Reserved Area (GRA) as a grant from the community, later the right of occupancy revoked again for School of Health and Unity Layout, as well as the revocation of right of occupancy done in Umuoramma village, Awka for a housing estate as far back as 2001. The objectives are: to examine the provisions of the Land Use Act of 1978 on revocation of right of occupancy, and payment of compensation, to identify the roles of the relevant stakeholders for an effective dispensation of revocation of right of occupancy, and the payment of compensation, to examine the various problems inherent in the entire processes of revocation of right of occupancy and payment of compensation relating to the subject revocations under study.Works of other scholars on the subject were looked into. Data were obtained from questionnaires administered to the 153 affected landowners in the study area, out of the 250 affected members using Taro Yamani’s formula, 50 registered private Estate Surveyors and Valuers, and those in the Ministry of Lands, Physical Planning and Rural Development. Reconnaissance survey and oral interview were employed. Data collected were statistically analyzed with the use of bar-charts, percentages and analysis of variance (ANOVA) to test the hypothesis. Finally, the findings and the conclusion were drawn.
Alternative Securities Market and Long-Term Capital Market Financing in Nigeria
Authors: Ajekwe Tagher , Henry Yua , Timothy Tyona
Published: May 2024

This study examined the effects of the Alternative Securities Market (ASeM) on long term capital market financing in Nigeria during the period 2013 – 2020. The objectives of the study were to: find out the effects of ASeM equity issues on market capitalization in the Nigerian stock market; to assess the effect of ASeM index on market capitalization; to investigate the effect of interest rate on Market Capilisation; to assess effect of inflation rate on market capitalization; and to ascertain the effect of exchange rate on market capitalization in Nigeria during the period of study. The study adopted ex-post facto research design and made use of secondary data. Time series data for the period 2013 – 2020 from the Central Bank of Nigeria statistical bulletin and well as data from Nigeria stock exchange publications were used. The study employed multiple regression analysis using Econometric-views (E-views) 10.0, to analyse the data. In the analysis, long term capital market financing was proxied by Mcap (market capitalization) and this was the dependent variable. The independent variables of the study included ASeM equity issues, ASeM index, interest rate, inflation rate, and exchange rate. The results showed that ASEM equity issues had a negative but insignificant effect on long term capital market financing (Mcap); ASeM index had a significant positive effect on long term capital market financing (Mcap); interest rate had a negative but insignificant effect on long term capital market financing; inflation rate had negative but significant effect on long term capital market financing; exchange rate had a positive but insignificant effect on long term capital market financing in Nigeria during the period of the study. The study recommended that regulatory authorities (SEC and Nigeria Exchange Group) should encourage greater participation of SMEs in the activities of the alternative securities market through equity share issues to boost or enhance long term capital market financing; regulatory agencies should sustain measures that caused ASeM index to have a significant positive effect on long term capital market financing; monetary authorities (especially, the CBN) should employ policy measures to address the negative effect of interest rate and inflation rate on long term capital market financing in Nigeria among others.
Capital flight Effects on Government Income and Budget Balance in Nigeria (2019-2030): A Dynamic SCGE Modelling Approach
Authors: Odior Ernest Simeon , Iwegbu Onyebuchi
Published: May 2024

This research analyse the dynamic effects of capital flight on government income and budget balance in Nigeria. The study used a dynamic structuralist computable general equilibrium (SCGE) model to run simulations that indicate the nature of capital flight effect on Nigerian government income and budget balance over the period 2019–2030. The findings show that a successive increase in capital flight in Nigeria will exerts a negative effect on government income and positive effect on government budget balance in the immediate, short, medium and very long term. This study concluded that the government income is vulnerable to capital flight and is affected by successive outflow of legal or illegal capital. On the basis of the findings, this study recommends the following strategies to curb capital flight from Nigeria, these include, plugging the holes through which money leaks, transparency and quality of bilateral trade data, checking the role of multinational corporations in trade misinvoicing, CBN should introduce selective, targeted, and time-bound capital controls to stem outflows, especially outflows through banking channels. Government should thus depend more on domestic borrowing as a means of supplementing its resources. Government and policymakers must establishment of well-functioning political and judicial institutions that will ensure political stability within a country and overly expansionary monetary and fiscal policies, an incompatible exchange-rate policy, and a repressive set of financial policies should be designed to divert resources toward the public.
The Use of Audio-Visual Materials in Promoting the Teaching and Learning of French Language in Ekiti-State
Authors: Bakare Bosede
Published: May 2024

This study examined the use of audio-visual materials in promoting the teaching and learning of French Language in Ekiti State. Thestudy employed a descriptive research design of the survey type. The population of this study consisted of teachers teaching French Language in Ekiti State Junior Secondary Schools. The sample of the study consisted of 60 French teachers. The sample was selected using multistage sampling procedure. An instrument tagged “Questionnaire on the Impact of Audio Visual Aid (QIAVA) which elicited information on types of audio visual aid, utilization of audio visual aid, extent of integration of audio visual aid, instructional strategies used by teachers and degree at which audio-visual materials stimulate student interest, engagement and motivation. The instrument was validated by expert and Conbach Alpha was used to determine it reliability. A reliability coefficient of 0.82 was obtained for the instrument and this was high enough for the instrument to be used for the study. The data collected where analysed using frequency count, mean, standard deviation and percentages. The finding of the study revealed that there is a varied types, of audio-visual aid utilization in French language instruction, the utilization of audio-visual aids positively influences various aspects of teaching and learning French language in Ekiti State, the integration of audio-visual materials plays a significant role in enhancing the proficiency and comprehension levels of French language learners and audio-visual materials play a crucial role in stimulating student interest, engagement, and motivation in learning the French language. Based on the findings of this study, it was recommended among others that The state government should provide teachers with ongoing training and professional development opportunities focused on integrating audio-visual materials effectively into French language instruction.
Unleashing the potential of cyclodextrin-based nanosponges in management of colon cancer: A review
Authors: Mohite Popat , Munde Shubham , Pawar Anil , Singh Sudarshan
Published: May 2024

Colon cancer ranked second in terms of incidence in the world, yearly it shows an increase in the tendency of mortality. It is estimated that by the year 2035 total number of deaths will increase by 75 %. The treatment of cancer includes surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy, however, they are limited due to their targeted therapeutic potential and side effects. In the case of a conventional drug delivery system, it is desired that the drug delivery system should be able to protect the therapeutic from degradation and safety target to the desired site. Cyclodextrin-based nanosponges (NS) are a versatile platform for colon cancer treatment, surpassing the limitations of conventional drug delivery systems. Nanosponge offers several advantages such as improved drug solubility, enhanced stability, targeted delivery, and potential for combination therapy due to its highly cross-linked structure. The fabrication of NS includes the use of biopolymers for the controlled release of drugs from pores through diffusion. These pores can efficiently encapsulate a wide range of therapeutic agents, enabling regulated release, and addressing challenges associated with poor solubility and limited stability of drugs used in the management of colon cancer. Additionally, their functionalization enables targeted drug delivery to colon cancer cells, minimizing off-target effects. Though several benefits are associated with NS, further research is needed to address regulatory considerations and scale up NS for translation into clinical practice. Overall, cyclodextrin-based NS holds promise in revolutionizing colon cancer treatment and improving patient outcomes.
Troya’da Bulunan Son Tunç Çağı Kılıç Kabza Başları
Authors: Aslan Rüstem , Polat Fecri
Published: May 2024

Tunç Çağı kılıçlarının özellikleri, tipolojileri ve kullanım esasları ile ilgili önemli çalışmalar yapılmıştır. Fakat Batı Anadolu’daki en önemli Tunç Çağı merkezlerinden Troya’da ise söz konusu bu buluntular konusunda kapsamlı bir değerlendirme yapılmamıştır. Özellikle 150 yılı aşan Troya kazılarının hemen her döneminde ele geçirilen ve hiç de azımsanmayacak yoğunlukta bulunan mermer ve fildişi kılıç kabza başları hem bir bütün olarak değerlendirilmemiş hem de kısmen yanlış şekilde yorumlanmışlardır. Troya 2019 kazı çalışmalarında daha önceki örneklerin aksine kale dışında da ele geçen kabza başı, söz konusu buluntuların yaygın kullanımına işaret etmektedir. 1871 Heinrich Schliemann kazılarından itibaren, son dönem kazılarına kadar Troya’da 21 tane kılıç kabza başı çıktığı tespit edilmiştir. Özellikle 1988-2005 yıllarındaki M. O. Korfmann dönemi kazılarında bulunan ve yarı işlenmiş durumdaki kabza örneği, bu kılıçların üretildiği atölyelerden birinin de olasılıkla Troya’da olabileceğini göstermektedir. Yerel üretimin güçlü bir kanıtı olarak karşımıza çıkan bu yarı işlenmiş örneğin tamamlanmamış haliyle ithal edilme olasılığı çok düşüktür. Bu ürünün Troya’da üretiliyor olması Troya’da üretilen Miken taklidi ürünlere bir yenisini eklememiz anlamına gelmektedir. Böylesi önemli yoğunlukta ele geçen kabza başları, Troya’da ele geçen zengin silah üretim teknolojisinin varlığı, savaş hendeği ve güçlü surlarla birleştiğinde kılıç üretimi konusunda Troya’nın da önemli bir yere sahip olabileceğini göstermektedir. Bu kapsamda, Troya kazılarında çıkan kılıç kabza başları, yeniden değerlendirilmiş ve yorumlanmıştır.
Tatarlı Höyük’ten Hitit İmparatorluk Dönemi’ne Ait Bir Grup Adak Kabı
Authors: Oyman Girginer Özlem
Published: May 2024

Ovalık Kilikya’nın doğusunda yer alan Tatarlı Höyük’de yapılan kazılar, yerleşimde MÖ II. binyıl tabakalarının önemini ortaya koyan mimari ve buluntularla karşımıza çıkmaktadır. MÖ II. binyılın ortalarında Çukurova Bölgesi’nde Kizzuwatna Devleti bir Hurri Krallığı olarak kurulmuş ve özellikle Hitit İmparatorluk Dönemi’nde Hitit dinî ve kültürel yaşamına da önemli etkileri olmuştur. Hitit siyasi ve kültürel yapısının güçlü hissedildiği bu dönemde bölgenin belli başlı yerleşimlerinde bu kültüre ait mimari, seramik ve küçük buluntular ele geçmiştir. Bu buluntular arasında Hitit dinî yaşantısının bir yansıması olarak ‘adak’ işlevli olduğu düşünülen, günlük kullanıma uygun olmayan minyatür boyutlarıyla dikkat çeken bazı kaplar da bulunmaktadır[1] . Bu makalede Tatarlı Höyük yerleşiminde 2007-2016 yılları arasında ele geçen bir grup minyatür çanak ve testi tanıtılmaktadır. Belirtilen kazı sezonlarında toplam 11 adet minyatür çanak ve dört adet de minyatür testi ele geçmiştir. Bu kaplardan biri Tatarlı Höyük’te tapınak olduğu düşünülen A yapısı içerisinde bir mekân dolgusunda bulunmuştur. Minyatür çanaklar ayrıca form açısından tipolojik bir sınıflandırma ile ele alınmış ve her tip Hitit Uygarlığının belli başlı yerleşimlerindeki benzerleriyle karşılaştırılmıştır. Tatarlı’da ele geçen ve işlevsel açıdan günlük kullanıma uygun olmayan bu tip kapların çağdaş yerleşimlerde, özellikle Boğazköy’de tapınak alanlarında ele geçtikleri de göz önüne alındığında adak işlevli oldukları ve dinî törenlerde kullanılmış oldukları önerilebilir.
İzmir Nif (Olympos) Dağı’nda Saptanan Antik Üretim Etkinlikleri
Authors: Peker Müjde , Baykan Daniş , Bektaş Göknur
Published: May 2024

İzmir’in doğusunda, günümüzde Kemalpaşa, Torbalı, Buca ve Bornova ilçelerinin sınırları içindeki Nif (Olympos) Dağı’nda 2006 yılında başlayan sistematik arkeolojik kazılarda farklı üretim etkinliklerine ilişkin kanıtlar saptanmıştır. Özellikle metal üretimine ve tarımsal üretime yönelik veriler ayrıntılı değerlendirilmektedir. Kemalpaşa ilçesi Vişneli Mahallesi’ne bağlı Karamattepe çalışma alanındaki kazılarda Antik Çağ’da metal üretimi yapıldığını gösteren çeşitli bulgular elde edilmiştir. Karamattepe’de antik metalürji etkinlikleri arasında bronz dökümü, cevherden gümüş ayrıştırma işlemi, demir izabesi ve demir şekillendirme işliklerinin yapıldığı kesinlik kazanmıştır. Aynı alanda farklı metalürjik etkinliklere ilişkin buluntular sunması bakımından Karamattepe eşsiz bir örnektir. En az iki evreli olduğu anlaşılan bu madencilik ve metal üretimi etkinliğine ilişkin arkeolojik kanıtlar, yazıtlarda ve antik kaynaklarda söz edilmeyen, Lydia ile Ionia arasındaki bu yerleşimin niteliği ve tarihteki yerini ortaya koyan değerli bilgiler edinmemizi sağlamıştır. Metalürjik etkinlikler ve bu etkinlikler sonucunda elde edilen ürünlerin tipolojisi ve tarihlendirilmesi konusundaki eksiklerimiz, Karamattepe buluntularıyla giderilmektedir. Nif Dağı çevresinde, günümüzde olduğu gibi Antik Çağ’da da zeytinyağı ve şarap üretimi yapıldığını gösteren düzeneklere ait yüzey buluntuları ele geçmiştir. Bunlarla ilgili ilk değerlendirmeler, tarımsal üretim alanlarının, yerleşimin içinde değil biraz daha dışında konumlandırıldığını göstermektedir. Bu tarımsal üretim izlerinin işlevlerinin ve dağılımlarının belirlenmesi, Antik Çağ’da bölgenin yol ağları, ticaret kapasitesinin ve demografisinin anlaşılmasına yönelik çalışmalara da veri sağlayacaktır.
Sillyon Roma Dönemi Köprüsü (Ayvalıkemer) Üzerine Bir Değerlendirme
Authors: Taşkıran Murat , Yılmaz Fatih
Published: May 2024

Sillyon, Antik Dönem’de Pamphylia Bölgesi’nde, günümüzde ise Antalya ili, Serik ilçesine bağlı Yanköy Mahallesi Kocagözler mevkiinde yer almaktadır. Kent, arkeolojik kültür varlıkları ve sahip olduğu tarihi ve kültürel değerlerle, geçmişten bugüne dek çok katmanlı dokusuyla önemli bir kültürel miras alanı olma özelliğini korumuştur. Tarih boyunca kültür ve uygarlıkların birleşme-çatışma noktasında yer alan Sillyon, birçok medeniyetin izini taşımaktadır. Başka bir ifadeyle, mevcut veriler ışığında Sillyon, Demir Çağı başlarından Osmanlı Dönemi’ne kadar yerleşim gören ve kesintisiz bir tarihsel sürece ev sahipliği yapan çok katmanlı bir kent örneğidir. Bu makalede, Sillyon’un yaklaşık 1,5 km batısında Koducak Deresi üzerinde bulunan ve halk arasında Ayvalıkemer olarak bilinen Roma Dönemi Köprüsü ele alınmaktadır. Roma İmparatorluk Dönemi’ne tarihlenen yapı üç gözlü olup tamamı traverten bloklardan inşa edilmiştir. Karayolları Genel Müdürlüğü’nün destekleriyle 2016-2017 yıllarında restorasyonu gerçekleştirilen yapı, bölgedeki en sağlam köprü örnekleri arasında yerini almaktadır. Çalışmada, öncelikle yapının oryantasyonu ve tüm mimari kurgusu analiz edilmiş ve Anadolu’da inşa edilen çağdaşı köprülerle karşılaştırma yapılarak tarihsel değerlendirmesi yapılmıştır. Onarım müdahaleleri incelenmiş, köprünün restorasyon öncesi ve sonrası durumu ile ilgili bilgiler sunulmuştur. Köprünün Pamphylia Bölgesi yol ağları üzerindeki yeri ve kent için önemi araştırılmış ve Sillyon’un bölgedeki antik yol rotaları ile bağlantısı tartışılmıştır. Bu makalenin hem Sillyon araştırmalarına hem de bölgedeki Antik Dönem ulaşım ağları çalışmalarına yeni bir bakış açısı sunması beklenmektedir.
Countless Joy: The Lived Experiences of Elementary School Teachers in the Implementation of School Feeding Program Analysis
Authors: Anub Irene B.
Published: May 2024

The well-being of the school children is a topic of growing concerns, which focuses on this study to sought and investigate the experiences of elementary school teachers engaged in executing the school feeding program at elementary school. Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs offers a useful framework for understanding how teacher’s implementation of feeding programs aligns with the fundamental needs of students. Utilizinga qualitative- phenomenological approach, researcher formulated a focused research question to unravel the nuanced experiences in emplementing the “ Countless Joy” school feeding program. The study involved a group of ten ( 10 ) elementary school teachers. Thematic analysis was a commonly used in this context. Lived experiences of elementary school teachers in the implementation of the school feeding program were: navigating success in school feeding implementation, tailoring impactful to the children through comprehensive assessment,collaborating with the stakeholders, ensuring nutrition in meal plans, engaging in monitoring and evaluation for conti
Unlocking Sentiments: Enhancing IOCL Petrol Pump Experiences
Authors: Gupta Megha , Jain Chirasha , Jain Ishita , Bisht Shivam , . Deepanshu
Published: May 2024

This study, titled "Sentim(IOCL):Unlocking Sentiments: Enhancing IOCL Petrol Pump Experiences," delves deeply into the rich tapestry of public comments surrounding petrol pumps, with focus on discerning the sentiments and opinions relevant to IOCL. By employing cutting-edge natural language processing techniques, we extract explicit aspects from these comments and to gain a nuanced understanding of the sentiments associated with different facets. Our goal is to develop a usability index for selected petrol pumps, offering invaluable insights into their strengths and areas for refinement as perceived by the general populace. We're moving away from the usual method where each sentence is looked at separately. Instead, we're taking a more detailed approach that considers how different parts of the comments relate to each other. This way, we can understand not just what people are saying but also the reasons behind it. Our goal is to make a big contribution to understanding people's opinions by creating a method that looks at the whole picture, not just individual parts. By doing this, we hope to give IOCL and other companies in the industry practical advice on how to make their customers happier and keep getting better.
An Review: On Nutritive Activity and Ayurvedic Property of Piper Betel(Paan)
Authors: Pooja Mansing Sankpal , Pranali Prashant Ratnaparkhi
Published: May 2024

Piper betel L.comes in family Piperaceae and called Paan leaves in india . Piper betel or Betel vine deep heart shaped .This betel leaf widely shown in Sri Lanka, India, Thailand, Taiwan and other Southeast Asian countries. The oil of paan may be used as an industrial raw material for manufacturing medicines, perfumes, mouth fresheners, tonics, food additives etc. The betel leaves are shows nutritive property as well as carcinogenic property which is very usefull for manufacturing of blood cancer drug which is greatest advantage of betel leaf. Their leaves have been used as a traditional medicine to treat various health conditions. This paan is highly abundant and inexpenxsive, therefore it promotes the further research and industrialization development, including in the food and pharmacuitical industries. P. betle leaves displayed high efficiency on Gram-negative bacteria such as Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Gram-positive bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, and Candida albicans. Piper betel is mostly use to chew with sliced areca nut, slaked lime, coriander, aniseed, clove, cardamom, sweetener, coconut scrapings etc, but less used remedy. This paan can cure many diseases and reduce the oral cancer which actually happens due to sliced areca nut, slaked lime not because of betel leaves.It contains high amount of nutrient like water,protein , energy , fats , fibres ,calcium etc. y. It is cultivated in hotter and damper part incountry following the traditional methods in India on about 55,000 hectare with an annual production worth about Rs 9000 million. It shows antimicrobial activity, antidiabetic ,Gastroprotective , platelet inhibition activity ,Antifertility like other onens properties ,also they shows the antioxidant , antiallergic , anti coagulant , anti inflammatory , radioprotective , anticancer potential like activities .
Detection of Various Diseases using Retinal Image
Authors: S Sabitha , K.N. Sahana , S. Sandhya , Sukumaran Theertha
Published: May 2024

The project gives the people an insight of how fundus image processing can be used for identifying various human disease. A review of human diseases that can be diagnosed using fundus image is done. The changes in eyes especially the retina acts as the objective measure which captures the change in cell using which the detection is performed. The aim of this project is to show the importance of retinol images in finding various human disorders. Retinol is nothing but a derivative of vitamin A which plays a crucial role in human body like vision, growth regulation etc. Changes in the level of retinol can cause diseases in human. The severity of disease may range from simple metabolic disorders to dangerous cardiovascular disease. The development in technology has enabled us to use fundus images in finding diseases like Diabetic retinopathy, Glaucoma, Age macular degeneration and cardiovascular diseases without involving the medical experts directly.
Smart Water Management Grid
Authors: Vani Sunita , Joshi Prasad , Shinde Rohit , Kadam Suraj , Matkamwad Mahesh
Published: May 2024

The Smart Water Management Grid (SWMG) lever- age the power of the Internet of Things (IoT) to revolutionize water management, ensuring efficiency, sustainability, and reliability in water distribution systems. By integrating sensors such as level monitoring, pressure monitoring, leakage control, and pH sensors, these grids enable real-time monitoring and intelligent decision-making to optimize water usage and minimize wastage. One crucial aspect of smart water grids is level monitoring, which tracks water levels in reservoirs, tanks, and pipelines. By continuously monitoring water levels, authorities can ensure optimal storage and distribution, preventing shortages or over- flows. Pressure monitoring sensors further enhance efficiency by maintaining optimal pressure throughout the distribution network, minimizing energy consumption and reducing the risk of pipe bursts. Leakage control is another significant feature facilitated by IoT sensors in smart water grids. Advanced leak detection sensors can pinpoint even minor leaks in the system, enabling swift repairs and preventing significant water losses. This proactive approach not only conserves water but also reduces operational costs and mitigates potential damage to infrastructure and the environment. Moreover, integrating pH sensors into the water grid allows for real-time monitoring of water quality. Maintaining proper pH levels is critical for ensuring safe and potable water supply. By detecting variations in pH levels, authorities can promptly identify and address potential contamination issues, safeguarding public health and preventing waterborne diseases.
A study on digital competency of local business owners and the response of online market
Authors:   National Association of Korean Local Government Studies, Kang Seok-Min
Published: May 2024

The recent business environment can be said to be a digital era in which advanced information technology combines with existing industries to form a new industrial structure. In a multilateral society where various smart devices are distributed and a digital environment is created, the ability to respond flexibly is considered important. Therefore, it can be said that “digital competency” is presented as a competency that small business owners must have.
This study investigated how digital device capabilities and digital content capabilities affect online market response for small business owners in Daegu, and analyzed the moderating effect of digital content utilization capabilities in this relationship. Further analysis was conducted based on the demographic standards of small business owners to determine how digital device capabilities and digital content capabilities appear and how digital content capabilities differ.The results of the empirical analysis are as follows. In a study of the entire group, high digital content capabilities were found to further strengthen the impact of digital device capabilities on responding to the online market. In addition, additional analysis was conducted by dividing small business owners into two groups based on the demographic criteria. In the case of women, digital content competency was found to positively control the relationship between digital device competency and online market response in small and high-educated groups.
A Study on the Development Behavior of Media Communication in Cyber Universities through Big Data Analysis and Suggestions for Response Directions of Regional Cyber Universities
Authors:   National Association of Korean Local Government Studies, Park Seung-Hee
Published: May 2024

This study aims to analyze the media communication activities of cyber universities that are developing in the online space in the competitive market of cyber universities, which is intensifying day by day, and to analyze the communication messages related to cyber universities accumulated online as a result. For the empirical investigation, we utilized big data-based technology and analyzed through text mining and semantic linkage network analysis using the keyword 'cyber university', and conducted frequency analysis, centrality analysis, cluster analysis (CONCOR), and N-gram analysis. Through this study, we derived media communication strategies that can be taken by cyber universities and improvements for establishing media communication strategies of cyber universities in Daegu Gyeongbuk region.
Local festival visitors’ evaluation on the festival program :focused on the Sungju Melon·Life·Culture Festival
Authors:   National Association of Korean Local Government Studies, Kim Young-Kyu
Published: May 2024

Since 1995, when autonomous local government era started, an endeavour to vitalize local economy through hosting a local festival became a typical phennominon among local governments in Korea. However, non distinctive festivals mimicking one another did not earn the support from the local residents and ruined the effort of local governments and communities. Therefore a local government’s effort to remove overlapping investments and produce a meaningful result through festivals are sought throughout the local governments in Korea. It is the aim of this study to suggest an effective ways and solutions for an ideal festival through analyzing the evaluation from the festival visitors to the 2023 Sungju Melon·Life·Culture Festival.
Role of fetal cardiac assessment in predicting adverse perinatal outcomes in preterm dichorionic twins
Authors: Farisoğulları Nihat , Tanacan Atakan , Sakcak Bedri , Denizli Ramazan , Kara Özgür , Sahin Dilek
Published: May 2024

Aim: To investigate the role of the fetal modified myocardial performance index (Mod-MPI) and fetal cardiac output index measurement in predicting adverse perinatal outcomes among preterm dichorionic twins.
Materials and Method: This prospective cohort study was conducted at the X Clinic and included 34 dichorionic twin fetuses born early preterm and 40 dichorionic twin fetuses born late preterm. The early preterm group was divided into two according to whether they were admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). The groups' cardiac function and Mod-MPI measurements were compared regarding their predictive ability for adverse perinatal outcomes.
Results: The Mod-MPI values were similar between the early and late preterm groups (p=0.144). The left ventricular cardiac output Z-score was lower in the preterm group (p=0.014). The Mod-MPI and left ventricular outflow tract-isovolumetric contraction and isovolumetric relaxation times were significantly higher among the newborns admitted to the NICU in the early preterm group (p=0.002, p=0.003, and p=0.001, respectively).
Conclusion: Our study suggests that the Mod-MPI measurement can be used to predict adverse perinatal outcomes in dichorionic twin fetuses born in the early preterm period.
The parish church of empire: sculpture and imperialism at St Paul’s Cathedral, c. 1796–1916
Authors: Edwards Jason
Published: May 2024

The introduction provides an overview of the special issue and situates it in the context of the AHRC research grant from which it originated and in the broader historiographic context of sculpture at St Paul’s Cathedral in the period from the arrival of the first quartet of monuments in the 1790s to the midst of the First World War. The introduction notes the comparative marginalization of sculpture studies at the cathedral, in comparison to studies of the architectural fabric of the building and its mosaic programmes, and of imperial sculpture within the broader scholarship on nineteenth-century British sculpture. The introduction lays out the variety of materials and genres of sculptural commemoration at St Paul’s, emphasizing the sculptural quality of the artists and artworks involved. It explores the particular place of slavery and abolition within the pantheon, and the way in which the pantheon ranges across the entirety of the British imperial world, from North America to South and Southeast Asia, from Australasia and Antarctica to Africa.
Resurrecting the imperial body: monuments and Anglo-American military violence in St Paul’s Cathedral
Authors: Senior Rebecca
Published: May 2024

This article explores how a diverse assemblage of monuments erected in St Paul’s Cathedral to commemorate men who fought in the American Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 operated as a collective expression of imperial ideology. It is primarily a visual essay, using photographs of these monuments as a starting point, and focusing on the body of the deceased and its representation in sculptural and photographic form. The text offers a short exploration of how military bodies conceptualized violence for audiences in St Paul’s Cathedral and how the sculpted body offers a way to understand monuments as vehicles of imperial propaganda.