bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Enhancing Type 2 Diabetes Treatment Decisions With Interpretable Machine Learning Models for Predicting Hemoglobin A1c Changes: Machine Learning Model Development
Authors: Kurasawa Hisashi , Waki Kayo , Seki Tomohisa , Chiba Akihiro , Fujino Akinori , Hayashi Katsuyoshi , Nakahara Eri , Haga Tsuneyuki , Noguchi Takashi , Ohe Kazuhiko
Published: July 2024

Background

Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a significant global health challenge. Physicians need to assess whether future glycemic control will be poor on the current trajectory of usual care and usual-care treatment intensifications so that they can consider taking extra treatment measures to prevent poor outcomes. Predicting poor glycemic control from trends in hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels is difficult due to the influence of seasonal fluctuations and other factors.

Objective

We sought to develop a model that accurately predicts poor glycemic control among patients with T2D receiving usual care.

Methods

Our machine learning model predicts poor glycemic control (HbA1c≥8%) using the transformer architecture, incorporating an attention mechanism to process irregularly spaced HbA1c time series and quantify temporal relationships of past HbA1c levels at each time point. We assessed the model using HbA1c levels from 7787 patients with T2D seeing specialist physicians at the University of Tokyo Hospital. The training data include instances of poor glycemic control occurring during usual care with usual-care treatment intensifications. We compared prediction accuracy, assessed with the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve, the area under the precision-recall curve, and the accuracy rate, to that of LightGBM.

Results

The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve, the area under the precision-recall curve, and the accuracy rate (95% confidence limits) of the proposed model were 0.925 (95% CI 0.923-0.928), 0.864 (95% CI 0.852-0.875), and 0.864 (95% CI 0.86-0.869), respectively. The proposed model achieved high prediction accuracy comparable to or surpassing LightGBM’s performance. The model prioritized the most recent HbA1c levels for predictions. Older HbA1c levels in patients with poor glycemic control were slightly more influential in predictions compared to patients with good glycemic control.

Conclusions

The proposed model accurately predicts poor glycemic control for patients with T2D receiving usual care, including patients receiving usual-care treatment intensifications, allowing physicians to identify cases warranting extraordinary treatment intensifications. If used by a nonspecialist, the model’s indication of likely future poor glycemic control may warrant a referral to a specialist. Future efforts could incorporate diverse and large-scale clinical data for improved accuracy.
Technology Use for Home-Based Stroke Rehabilitation in Switzerland From the Perspectives of Persons Living With Stroke, Informal Caregivers, and Therapists: Qualitative Interview and Focus Group Study
Authors: Sauerzopf Lena , Luft Andreas , Maeusli Valeria , Klamroth-Marganska Verena , Sy Michael , Spiess Martina Rebekka
Published: July 2024

Background

Stroke is a leading cause for long-term disability, requiring both inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation and self-training in the home environment. Technology-based tools are gradually gaining acceptance as additional and suitable options for extending the rehabilitation process. While the experiences of persons living with stroke, therapists, and informal caregivers with respect to technology use have already been investigated in other countries, this topic is underexplored in the Swiss context.

Objective

We aimed to explore the experiences and needs of persons living with stroke, informal caregivers, and therapists in using technology-based tools in a home environment for stroke rehabilitation in Switzerland.

Methods

This study followed a qualitative descriptive methodology, including semistructured interviews and focus group discussions. We applied a deductive template analysis alongside the accessibility, adaptability, accountability, and engagement framework to analyze the qualitative data sets for technology-assisted solutions for poststroke rehabilitation.

Results

We collected the experiences and needs of persons living with stroke (7/23, 30%), informal caregivers (4/23, 17%), and therapists (occupational and physical therapists; 12/23, 52%). The 4 categories we used to organize the analysis and results were accessibility to quality rehabilitation, adaptability to patient differences, accountability or compliance with rehabilitation, and engagement with rehabilitation. Persons living with stroke stated that they use various tools within their rehabilitation process depending on their specific needs. They felt that there is a plethora of tools available but sometimes felt overwhelmed with the selection process. Informal caregivers indicated that they generally felt underserved and insufficiently informed throughout the rehabilitation process. They reported that they use technology-based tools to support their relatives affected by stroke in becoming more independent. Therapists appreciate the numerous possible applications of technology-based tools in rehabilitation. At the same time, however, they express dissatisfaction with the lack of clarity in Switzerland regarding cost coverage, recommendations, and training opportunities.

Conclusions

Persons living with stroke, informal caregivers, and therapists in Switzerland reported varied and unique experiences and needs with the use of technology-based tools in outpatient stroke rehabilitation. Written recommendations, the assumption of financial costs, and the provision of information and education could foster increased confidence in the use of technology-based tools for patients and therapists.
Peer Review of “Establishment of a Novel Fetal Ovine Heart Cell Line by Spontaneous Cell Fusion: Experimental Study” (Preprint)
Authors: Mukherjee Arjama
Published: July 2024

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Станкоинструментальная отрасль России в 2023 году: цифры и факты
Authors: Самодуров Г.В. , Лахтюхов Д.В.
Published: July 2024

Представлен анализ основных экономических показателей и тенденций развития
станкоинструментальной отрасли РФ на базе статистической информации, собранной
и обработанной Ассоциацией производителей станкоинструментальной продукции «Станкоинструмент»
Геометрия контакта и технологические аспекты затылования зубьев зуборезных червячных фрез. Часть 2. Определение параметров осевого профиля шлифовального круга при затыловании
Authors: Сандлер А.И.
Published: July 2024

Рассмотрены технологические аспекты процесса шлифования боковых поверхностей зубьев зуборезной червячной фрезы, такие как профилирование шлифовального круга и обеспечение обработки полного профиля шлифуемой поверхности. Определены функциональные зависимости расчета осевых профилей рабочих поверхностей шлифовального круга для обработки каждой из боковых сторон зубьев в зависимости от настройки угла наклона оси шлифовального круга. Определены условия исключения недопрофилирования шлифуемой поверхности зубьев.
К анализу динамических свой­ств робота параллельной структуры с постоянной ориентацией выходного звена
Authors: Романов А.А. , Гаврилина Л.В. , Глазунов М.В. , Демидов С.М. , Чернецов Р.А.
Published: July 2024

Рассмотрен механизм робота параллельной структуры, который предназначен для осуществления поступательных движений выходного звена, используемых в различных технологических системах. Кинематическая структура, обеспечивающая указанные движения, содержит линейный привод и два шарнира Гука (карданный шарнир, универсальный шарнир) в каждой кинематической цепи, что позволяет исключить все вращательные движения. Решается задача динамического анализа указанного механизма в том случае, когда требуется обеспечить движение лишь по одной координате.
Intelligent Skin Cancer Detection with Preliminary Diagnosis using CNN
Authors: Ragini K
Published: July 2024

Abstract: This paper addresses the critical need for early and accurate diagnosis of skin cancer, a prevalent global health concern. Recognizing the challenges posed by prolonged waiting times and subjective evaluations in clinical set things, the study focuses on leveraging deep learning techniques to enhance skin disease classification and detection. The research confronts the inherent class imbalance issue, where the number of affected classes is notably lower than the healthy class and strives to elucidate the decision-making processes employed by the models. The authors suggest a comprehensive smart healthcare system implemented through an Android application from start to finish. Evaluating the effectiveness of the proposed deep learning technique, the study utilizes ResNet50, DenseNet169, VGG16, Xception, and DenseNet201 for classification, with Xception achieving a notable 96% accuracy. Additionally, YoloV5, YoloV6, YoloV7, and YoloV8 models are employed for skin lesion detection. Notably, ResNet50 attains a commendable 90% training accuracy, while Xception demonstrates potential for further performance enhancement. This comprehensive exploration of diverse models and techniques contributes to advancing skin cancer diagnosis, emphasizing the importance of accuracy in patient outcomes.
Crop Yield Prediction and Fertilizer Usage Using Logistic Regression
Authors: Pallavi Kottam
Published: July 2024

Abstract: India is an agricultural nation, hence the increase of its agricultural produce and the products of the agroindustry are the main drivers of its economy. The area of data mining is a relatively new one in crop yield analysis research. Predicting yield is a crucial problem in agriculture. Every farmer wants to know what kind of harvest he can anticipate. We examine a number of connected characteristics, such as location. It is possible to ascertain the amount of rainfall in an area, the nutrient value of the soil, and the weather and temperature using third-party apps, such as APIs. Each of these characteristics will be examined and used to train different machine learning algorithms in order to build a model. In order to accurately anticipate crop production and provide the user with appropriate advice on which crop to sow in order to improve yield and boost farmer revenue, the system is equipped with a model.
Aerobik Cimnastik Tek Erkekler Kategorisi Sporcularının Müsabaka Performanslarının Değerlendirilmesi ve Normatif Değerleri
Authors: Keskin Özlem
Published: July 2024

Bu çalışmada aerobik cimnastikte tek erkekler kategorisinde yarışan sporcuların performanslarının değerlendirilebilmesi için uygulama, artistik, zorluk ve sonuç puanlarının standartlaştırılarak z-puanlarına ve t-puanlarına dönüştürülerek t-puanı performans aralıklarının belirlenmesi ve uluslararası müsabaka sonuçlarına göre norm değerlerin oluşturulması amaçlanmıştır. Bu amaçla çalışmada aerobik cimnastikte dünya sıralamasının belirlenmesinde değerlendirilen üç yarışmaya katılan toplam 45 sporcunun verileri değerlendirilmiştir. Çalışmada ikincil veri toplama tekniklerinden belgesel tarama olarak da bilinen doküman analizi yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Kamuya açık, işlenmemiş bir formattaki verilerle betimsel bir çalışma olarak yürütülmüştür. Yarışma verileri FIG web sitesinde yayınlanan sonuçlar bölümündeki resmî belgelerden elde edilmiştir. Değerlendirmeler sonucunda son derece zayıftan (<20) mükemmele kadar (>80) değişen t-puanı performans aralıkları oluşturulmuştur. Standartlaştırılmış puanlar aracılığıyla oluşturulan bu puanlar hem sporcuların bireysel performans sevilerindeki farklılıkları hem de rakip sporcuların seviyesinin belirlenmesi ve performans takibi yapılarak geliştirilmesi gereken özelliklere yönelik antrenman önlemleri alınabilmesi açısından önemli bir durum saptaması olarak görülmektedir. Ayrıca normatif veriler ve veriler arasındaki ilişkilerin, araştırmacılar, antrenörler ve sporcular için performans gelişimine yönelik ayrıntılı değerlendirmeler yapılabilmesi açısından yol gösterici olacağı öngörülmektedir.
Security of discrete-modulated continuous-variable quantum key distribution
Authors: Bäuml Stefan , Pascual-García Carlos , Wright Victoria , Fawzi Omar , Acín Antonio
Published: July 2024

Continuous variable quantum key distribution with discrete modulation has the potential to provide information-theoretic security using widely available optical elements and existing telecom infrastructure. While their implementation is significantly simpler than that for protocols based on Gaussian modulation, proving their finite-size security against coherent attacks poses a challenge. In this work we prove finite-size security against coherent attacks for a discrete-modulated quantum key distribution protocol involving four coherent states and heterodyne detection. To do so, and contrary to most of the existing schemes, we first discretize all the continuous variables generated during the protocol. This allows us to use the entropy accumulation theorem, a tool that has previously been used in the setting of discrete variables, to construct the finite-size security proof. We then compute the corresponding finite-key rates through semi-definite programming and under a photon-number cutoff. Our analysis provides asymptotic rates in the range of 0.1−10−4 bits per round for distances up to hundred kilometres, while in the finite case and for realistic parameters, we get of the order of 10 Gbits of secret key after n∼1011 rounds and distances of few tens of kilometres.
Hospital Colônia Itapuã entre a saúde e o patrimônio
Authors: Quevedo Éverton Reis , Primom Juliane Conceição
Published: July 2024

Pensar a trajetória do Hospital Colônia Itapuã (HCI) é refletir sobre histórias de exclusão, estigmas, sofrimentos e relações de poder, mas também de sensibilidades, solidariedade e resistências. Fundado em maio de 1940, o Hospital estava em consonância com a perspectiva de isolamento destinada ao tratamento da lepra no Rio Grande do Sul e no Brasil. A internação compulsória no Hospital se fez presente até o início da década de 1960, quando foi revogada no Brasil, contudo muitas pessoas, por diferentes motivos, permaneceram ou foram abrigadas na instituição após esse período. Em 1972 o Hospital também passou a receber pacientes oriundos do Hospital Psiquiátrico São Pedro, promovendo a implantação do Centro Agrícola de Reabilitação, conhecido como projeto CAR, na instituição. A partir de uma iniciativa da Escola de Saúde Pública do Rio Grande do Sul (ESP/RS), em 1999 foi criado o Centro de Documentação e Pesquisa do Hospital Colônia Itapuã (CEDOPE /HCI). Um projeto que contou para a sua implementação com a parceria e o apoio fundamental do Curso de História da Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (UFSM), proporcionando um “verão inesquecível” de troca de experiências aprendizagens e afetos para acadêmicas/os, profissionais, moradoras e moradores do Hospital. Por meio dessa ação, foi possível identificar, conservar e disseminar, especialmente o patrimônio documental da instituição, assim como registrar, com o aporte da metodologia da História Oral, diferentes memórias sobre o Hospital que, por vezes, permanecem no esquecimento e/ou abandono. Foram várias as pesquisas e narrativas produzidas a partir dos acervos salvaguardados no CEDOPE, sendo que algumas estão presentes nesta relevante publicação. O livro “Hospital Colônia Itapuã: Entre a saúde e o patrimônio”, organizado por Juliane Serres e Éverton Reis Quevedo é uma importante referência para a história e historiografia da saúde pública no Brasil, contudo, trata-se também de uma publicação de luta e resistência comprometida com a valorização e a preservação do patrimônio cultural de valor inestimável da instituição.
Peran Kuliah Pengabdian Masyarakat (Kpm) dalam Mengembangkan Sistem Informasi Gampong ( Studi di Desa Lamsiteh Kecamatan Darul Imarah Kabupaten Aceh Besar)
Authors: Arzika Putri, Dinda Maqfirah, Ramadhan Fitria
Published: July 2024

Penerapan sistem informasi di tingkat gampong atau desa menjadi krusial dalam mengoptimalkan pelayanan publik dan pengelolaan administrasi lokal di era globalisasi dan perkembangan teknologi informasi. Gampong, yang merupakan unit pemerintahan terkecil di Aceh, memainkan peran penting dalam mengatur kehidupan masyarakat setempat dan memfasilitasi berbagai kebutuhan administrasi dan pembangunan. Artikel ini mengeksplorasi peran Kuliah Pengabdian Masyarakat (KPM) dalam mengembangkan Sistem Informasi Gampong (SIGAP) di Desa Lamsiteh, Kabupaten Aceh Besar. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah kualitatif dengan teknik pengumpulan data melalui observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa KPM berperan sebagai katalis perubahan dalam memperkenalkan dan mengimplementasikan teknologi informasi di tingkat desa. Mahasiswa KPM berkolaborasi dengan aparat desa untuk merancang dan mengoptimalkan SIGAP, meningkatkan transparansi, akuntabilitas, dan efisiensi pelayanan publik. Namun, proses ini dihadang oleh tantangan seperti rendahnya literasi informasi dan adaptasi teknologi di kalangan aparat desa, serta masalah validitas data yang mengganggu efektivitas pengelolaan informasi.
Sustainable Performance: Evidence of SMEs in Indonesia
Authors: Indriastuti Maya , Riansyah Andi
Published: July 2024

Manuscript type: Research paper Research aims: This study aims to analyse the influence of green accounting and intellectual capital on sustainable performance, with financial performance as an intervening variable. Design/Methodology/Approach: This research used 251 samples of Batik SMEs located in 4 cities/regencies in Central Java, Indonesia they are Semarang City, Semarang Regency, Solo City and Pekalongan Regency, which were analysed using SmartPLS. Research findings: The research results show that green accounting has a negative effect on financial performance and sustainable performance, while intellectual capital has a positive impact on financial performance and sustainable performance. Financial performance has a positive effect on sustainable performance. Theoretical contribution/Originality: This study contributes to achieving sustainable performance for organisations by improving processes, conveying information, and stimulating relationships between stakeholders that positively impact environmental and social performance. Practitioner/Policy implications: This research implies that the presence of intellectual capital in SMEs improves financial performance and realises sustainable performance by considering efforts to protect the environment, reduce carbon footprints, and invest in environmentally responsible businesses. Research limitation/Implication: This research is still limited to SMEs in 4 cities/regencies in Central Java, Indonesia, namely Semarang City, Semarang Regency, Solo City and Pekalongan Regency.
Operating Cash Flows, Board Characteristics and Adoption of IR 4.0 Technologies
Authors: Chuah Shu-Fen , Lok Char-Lee , Hooy Chee-Wooi
Published: July 2024

Manuscript type: Research paper Research aims: This study examines the effect of operating cash flows (OCF) on firm innovation, as represented by the adoption of fourth industrial revolution (IR4.0) technologies. Board characteristics that act as corporate governance mechanisms are introduced as moderators. Design/Methodology/Approach: The study sample consists of 954 publicly listed firms traded on Bursa Malaysia in 2019. The logistic and linear regression models are employed. Research findings: Our study found that increasing OCF encourages firm innovation. Both logistic and linear regressions show that board size and board independence are positive moderators, while multiple directorships and busy boards are negative. Chairman-CEO duality has a direct negative impact on firm innovation and negatively moderates the relationship between OCF and IR4.0 adoption in linear regression. Theoretical contribution/Originality: This study proposed that the adoption of IR4.0 technologies could be observed via (i) the hiring of key personnel with IR4.0 experience, (ii) the appointment of a chief information officer (CIO), (iii) the establishment of the technology committee, and (iv) the acquisition of IR4.0 technology. The positive findings highlight the importance of “quantity” within the board—having a larger board size and more independent directors establishes a stronger connection between the firm and additional resources, reinforcing the positive association between operating cash flows and firm innovation. Conversely, the “quality” of the board is equally vital. Chairman- CEO duality, multiple directorships, and busy boards are shown to reduce monitoring quality, thereby exerting a negative influence on the relationship between operating cash flows and firm innovation. Practitioner/Policy implication: This study reveals approaches firms could undertake to welcome IR4.0 and improve firms’ corporate governance policies, particularly those related to board-level policies such as board size, board independence, chairman-CEO duality, multiple directorships and busy board. Research limitation: It is challenging to quantify firm innovation. The mentioned approaches may only partially reflect the firms’ adoption of IR4.0 technologies.
The Assessment of Usability and Service Quality in E-Commerce Using the Integration of Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) and Technique for Order Performance by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS)
Authors: Ghaffar Alfian Abdul , - Indrawati
Published: July 2024

Manuscript type: Research paper Research aims: This study aims to identify evaluation criteria for e-commerce platforms and determine the top-performing platform in the Indonesian marketplace. Design/Methodology/Approach: The research employs a quantitative approach, utilising the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) and the Technique for Order Performance by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) model analysis. It involves analysing data from 100 respondents who are users of Shopee, Tokopedia, and Bukalapak e-commerce platforms. Research findings: The findings suggest that the Usability criterion outperforms E-ServQual in terms of scores. Based on the AHP and TOPSIS techniques, Tokopedia, Shopee, and Bukalapak are ranked as the top three e-commerce platforms. Theoretical contribution/Originality: This study contributes to understanding the importance of usability in evaluating e-commerce platforms and provides insights into customer preferences. It also demonstrates the sequential integration of AHP and TOPSIS techniques for evaluating multiple criteria. Practitioner/Policy implications: This study reveals that Satisfaction, Efficiency, and Learnability are crucial sub-criteria for customers when selecting an e-commerce platform. Improving these aspects can enhance consumer purchasing power and improve the overall user experience. Research limitation/Implications: The limitation of the study is its geographic scope, as it was conducted solely in the Jakarta and Yogyakarta regions. Additionally, the research exclusively employs the AHP (Analytical Hierarchy Process) and TOPSIS (Technique for Order Performance by Similarity to Ideal Solution) methods.
Preparing Accountants of the Future: Examining an Accounting Data and Analytics Undergraduate Program in Singapore
Authors: Seow Poh-Sun , Pan Gary , Goh Clarence , Lew Magdeleine
Published: July 2024

Manuscript type: Research paper Research aims: Due to technological innovations, there is a need for universities to produce accounting graduates who are proficient in data and analytics. A university in Singapore launched the accounting data and analytics (AD&A) second major program to provide students with skillsets in data and analytics. The aim of this study is to examine the efficacy of the AD&A program. Design/Methodology/Approach: 100 participants were surveyed, involving 70 graduates of the program and 30 employers. Research findings: The results show that both graduates and employers were satisfied with the program. The results also show that the program adequately equips graduates with relevant skills and competencies, reflecting current needs in the accounting profession. Theoretical contribution/Originality: This study examines a new program in accounting data and analytics. Universities need to ensure that their accounting curricula remain relevant. Practitioner/Policy implications: This study is timely as the need for accountants to become more tech-savvy and conversant with data has been identified as an important way to help the accounting profession thrive amid digital transformation. Research limitation: The results may not be generalised to other similar programs in other universities.
HISTORICAL IDENTIFICATION IN CULTURAL HERITAGE BUILDING LICENSES ONKAUMAN GREAT MOSQUE KEBUMEN 1838 AD
Authors: Salimatuzzulfa Lian , Dwijayanti Ita
Published: July 2024

Indonesia is the second country in the world which has 84.35% Muslim population of its total population. Moreover, in Java, almost every region has a Muslim village with the name Kauman. Kauman is synonymous with a mini santri city which is characterized by a community that carries out activities at the mosque, many people then call it the Kauman Mosque. The Kauman Mosque in each region has its own uniqueness and characteristics, one of which is in Kebumen. Kauman Kebumen Great Mosque is the largest mosque in Kebumen Regency, Central Java. This mosque was founded by KH Imanadi in 1838 AD. With almost 2 centuries of age, it is said that this mosque has not been included in the list of cultural heritage buildings. In general, the Great Mosque in several locations (for example in Solo or Yogyakarta) has a burial complex in the western part of the mosque, but this is different from the Kauman Great Mosque in Kebumen, where no traces of graves have been found. The founders of the mosque or religious figures were not buried in the mosque area. The Great Kauman Mosque in Kebumen has undergone several renovations, but during these renovations, it is said that it still maintained traditional Javanese architecture with similarities to the typology of the Great Mosque of Demak. This is what attracted researchers to identify and analyze the history, cultural acculturation and forms of architectural change at the Kauman Great Mosque, Kebumen. This research uses a qualitative historical approach method through stagesheuristics (data collection by means of interviews with related parties and also collecting sources of oral history of the Kauman Kebumen community and also takmir mosques), verification (source criticism, this is done by limiting research observations so that the focus is on the objectives of this research), interpretation (analysis is carried out by creating a structured narrative that can be accounted for in its truth and novelty), and historiography (carried out to convey the results of observations in three chapter discussions which will be completed in approximately 2-6 months). The results of the research are to find out the history of the Great Kauman Mosque, Kebumen, cultural acculturation which can be seen from the acculturation of Islamic and Hindu culture in the mosque building and the factors that cause this almost 2 century old building to not be included in the cultural heritage building in 2023. The reasons why the building renovation was influenced environmental factors, namely socio-cultural, religious, economic, political and legal that apply at a certain time. There have been renovations several times, but there are parts that are maintained and preserved in order to preserve historical evidence in the form of archaeological objects in the form of artifacts and features to convey information that has been passed down from generation to generation in an effort to maintain the existence of the glory of the past.
GLOCALIZATION IN TEACHING LITERAL READING: BRIDGING GLOBAL CONTENT WITH LOCAL CONTEXTS
Authors: Nugrahawati Ana Wiyasa
Published: July 2024

This study investigates the application of glocalization in the teaching of literal reading comprehension. Glocalization, a concept merging global and local perspectives, is gaining prominence in language education. By blending globally recognized literary works with local cultural contexts, educators aim to create a more engaging and relevant reading experience for students. This abstract investigates into the theoretical foundations of glocalization and provides practical insights into its implementation in reading instruction. This research is conducted in English education program study. The method of this research is qualitative descriptive research. The researcher found the data through interview, observation, and document analysis. The researcher observed and interviewed the participant about the local context in teaching learning activities. The participants are the lecturer and 30 (thirty) students. Drawing on examples from diverse educational settings, it highlights the benefits of glocalization in developing students' literal reading skills and supporting intercultural competence. Through glocalization, educators bridge the gap between global content and local contexts, empowering students to critically engage with texts while appreciating their own cultural identities
CHARACTER EDUCATION VALUES IN THE HISTORICAL GLOCALIZATION OF FOLKTALE SEWAWAR WATERFALL
Authors: Akbar Al Aziz Iqbal Syahrul , Rakhmawati Ani , Wardani Nugraheni Eko
Published: July 2024

This research explores the concept of historical glocalization in the context of the Sewawar Waterfall folktale and its impact on character education values in local communities. Folktale is certainly an important part of a society's cultural heritage and often reflects the values cherished by that society. This research analyzes character education values such as religious values, honesty, tolerance, love of peace, social care and environmental care reflected in the folktale of Sewawar Waterfall, as well as how these values experience a historical glocalization process in the context of local culture and history. This type of research uses descriptive qualitative with an ethnographic approach. Data was collected through interviews with local community leaders, cultural figures, Kuncen, and local historical documentation studies. The research results show that the character education values in these folktales have undergone significant adaptation according to the historical and cultural context of local communities, creating a unique form of historical glocalization phenomenon. The implication of this research is a deeper understanding of how character education values have played a role in shaping the cultural and moral identity of local communities, as well as their relevance in the current global character education context.
GLOCALIZATION IN TEACHING INDONESIAN FOR FOREIGN SPEAKERS (BIPA) AT UIN RADEN MAS SAID SURAKARTA: INTEGRATION OF ISLAMIC-BASED CULTURE
Authors: Mufti Afrizal
Published: July 2024

The teaching process of Indonesian for Foreign Speakers (BIPA) at UIN Raden Mas Said Surakarta combines aspects of culture and Islamic values that are typical of Surakarta. This study explores the concept of glocalization in the context of BIPA education at UIN Raden Mas Said Surakarta, with a special focus on the integration of Islamic-based culture in the curriculum and teaching methods. Through case study approach and SLR (Systematic Literature Review). This research identifies effective glocalization strategies and approaches in Surakarta's local culture and Islamic values into Indonesian teaching. This strategy includes adjusting learning materials, using contextual teaching methods, and integrating learning resources based on culture and Islamic values, especially in Surakarta. The results showed that a glocalization approach that focuses on Islamic culture and values can increase students' understanding and appreciation of local cultural Indonesian and values. The implications of this research provide practical guidance for BIPA educators at UIN Raden Mas Said Surakarta in designing programs that are not only effective in teaching Indonesian, but also promote cultural understanding and practice with deeper nuances of Islamic values in Surakarta.
Rethinking Artisanal Mining: The Lived Experiences of Rural Artisanal Mining Communities in South Africa
Authors: Zondo Nonkululeko Melody
Published: July 2024

In South Africa, colonialism and apartheid have left a legacy of a gendered, racially and geographically skewed extractive industry, in which many rural communities endowed with mineral resources face severe economic hardships, marginalization, and socio-cultural disorganization resulting from, among other things, land and mineral resource dispossession. Drawing on a broader doctoral study, this paper seeks to demonstrate the heterogeneity of artisanal mining practices as a response to many calls made by various scholars that there remains a need for greater attention to the complex social, economic and environmental factors underpinning the sector, especially in the South African context. It sheds light on the contextual nature of artisanal mining practices and the lived experiences of artisanal miners in rural South Africa. The study is qualitative in nature and is based on field research that includes in-depth interviews, site observations, and oral histories. Findings indicate that the marginalization of artisanal mining practices in South Africa stems from the history of mineral resources, land dispossession and displacement of indigenous mining practices. As a result, the study highlights the need to delve deeper into the contextualized land and mineral resource struggles and gendered and racialized dynamics that contribute to the marginalization of artisanal mining practices.
Reveal the Violence of “Civilization” ：About the Revision of Michiyo Mori’s Novel “Hyo”
Authors: Ya ZHANG
Published: July 2024

“Hyo” is one of the few revised literary works of Michiyo Mori representing French Indochina. This short story was split into two parts titled “Anan Kiko Hyo” and published in October and November issues of Nanyo Keizai Kenkyu respectively in 1942. After World War II, Mori greatly revised and enlarged the story under “Hyo” and compiled it into the anthology book Hyo with other short stories about French Indochina.This work analyzed the differences between the text published during wartime and the post-war revision, based on the historical and social context and the freedom of expression. One of the major additions to the post-war version is a scene in which the story’s narrator watched a dance performance at Angkor Wat. The narrator criticized the vulnerability of the inner self in modern society and the uncontrollable violence of the states by contrasting with the enduring and breathtaking performance of the dancers and the equality in nature. One further paragraph described how a leopard cub died from being forced to obey human rules after being brought from a wild forest to the city.By foregrounding the dancers who were forced to submit to the ruler’s domination and the death of the leopard cub, this work criticized the violence in subjugation and oppression under the false face of civilization. However, at the same time, it created a form of violence by glorifying the Khmer as “noble barbarians”.
A Reproduction of Torao Tago’s Diary of July-Desember 1942, with Bibliographical Notes
Authors: IZUMI Tsukasa
Published: July 2024

This paper is comprised of the reproduction of a threemonth period of Torao Tago’s diary, which in total covers the six years from 1940 to 1945. Tago became famous after his play won second place in a creative writing contest sponsored by the magazine “KAIZO” in 1931. This period is covered in the diary, from july to Desember 1942. Tago had been writing novels all that time. His diary shows that while Japan was at war, it had little effect on the lives of the citizens of Tokyo.
Boarding-crossing and Coolie Struggle ：A Study on Kim Yeong-geun’s Novel Coolie Translated
Authors: XU Lanqing
Published: July 2024

Basing on a coolie struggle event erupted in Tianjin, a Korean writer Kim Yeong-geun in Shanghai wrote a novel titled Coolie in August 1928. Later, it was translated to Japanese by a Korean proletarian activist Lee Buk-man and published in Senki in December 1928.Focusing on Coolie, this paper examines the border-crossing process of the text, analyzes the effect of addition in translation and clarifies the reasons for Chinese labour struggle incident being favoured by proletarians in Japan and Korea.Lee’s translation provided an actual text about Chinese proletarian movement to the “Senki faction”, who showed great interest in it. Meanwhile, he emphasized the significance of commemorating the event for proletarians worldwide, clarified the reason for the event outbreak, and laid a groundwork for climax previously making the plot more cohesive via addition in translation. Through these artistic practices, Lee was endeavouring to rectify his previous mistake of overemphasizing theoretical problems.Likewise, Lee’s choice to translate the novel indicates his approval of its gist. Especially, the contradictions between imperialist aggressors/capitalists and Chinese labours existing in the “semi-colonial and semi-feudal” Chinese society, carried a greater sense of reality for people living in colonial Korea where ethnic issues and class conflicts coexist.
Mucocutaneous Manifestations in Patients with Dengue Fever: From the EPIDENGUE Cohort on Reunion Island
Authors: Maillard Olivier , Fera Clotilde , Joly Elisa , Diallo Kevin , Mavingui Patrick , Diarra Yves-Marie , Koumar Yatrika , Cabié André , Bertolotti Antoine
Published: July 2024

Nearly 4 billion people live in a dengue risk area worldwide. The prevalence of dengue-related mucocutaneous manifestations and their association with severe dengue differ across studies. The aim of the study was to describe the characteristics of patients with dengue-related mucocutaneous manifestations and to investigate those were associated with severe dengue. A retrospective study was conducted in 2019 among patients with a positive RT-PCR for dengue at the University Hospital of Reunion, which has been experiencing a re-emergence of dengue since 2018. Of 847 patients with confirmed dengue, 283 (33.4%) developed mucocutaneous manifestations. Only manifestations of dehydration such as glossitis, dysgeusia, or conjunctivitis were associated with severe dengue, unlike pruritus and rash, in bivariate analysis but not in multivariate analysis. The rash and pruritus of dengue appear to be accompanied by a pronounced flu-like syndrome in younger people without comorbidity or severity, although careful examination of mucous membranes would better identify signs of dehydration and thus cases likely to worsen.
A Review of Endophytic Fungi and their Applications in Different Fields of Biotechnology
Authors: M Kaur
Published: July 2024

Endophytic fungus is an intriguing group of organisms that live inside their host's living tissues, which are primarily higher plants. Endophytes generate naturally occurring bioactive chemicals that are thought to operate as an elicitor for the synthesis of secondary metabolites in plants, without causing any disease symptoms in the host cells. By imparting stress tolerance and enhancing host resistance to a range of diseases, this incredibly varied collection of fungus can have a significant influence on plant ecosystems. They are known to improve nutrition through the reversible exchange of nutrients and protect plants from infections, which in turn affects development by releasing plant growth hormones. Endophytic fungus-infected plants exhibit notable increases in biomass, enhance commercial plant output, and are therefore beneficial to the agricultural industry. The potential uses of endophytic fungi as biological vectors, biological control agents, and insecticidal products, sources of secondary metabolites, antimicrobial agents, antitumor compounds, antibiotics, immunosuppressants, and antidiabetic agents make them of biotechnological interest. The current study concentrated on the numerous uses of fungal endophytes in several biotechnology fields.
Deteksi Molekuler Bakteri Liberobacter Asiaticum Penyebab Penyakit Citrus Vein Phloem Degeneration (CVPD) Pada Tanaman Jeruk Siam (Citrus Nobilis)
Authors: Marhaeni Ketut Srie , I Putu Parwata
Published: July 2024

Citrus Vein Phloem Degeneration (CVPD) merupakan penyakit yang sering menyerang tanaman jeruk. Penyebab penyakit CVPD yang disebut juga citrus greening atau huang longbing adalah bakteri Liberobacter yang termasuk dalam subdivisi Protobacteria. Bakteri Liberobacter hidup pada floem tanaman jeruk dan menimbulkan gejala yang khas, namun bakteri tersebut tidak dapat dibiakkan pada media buatan. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengidentifikasi gejala secara morfologi terhadap tanaman jeruk yang menunjukkan gejala terserang penyakit CVPD dan tanaman jeruk yang tidak menunjukkan gejala. Peneltian ini tergolong ke dalam penelitian eksperimental laboratorium. Subjek penelitian adalah tanaman jeruk siam yang menunjukkan gejala serangan CVPD dan yang tidak menunjukkan gejala serangan yang diambil di dua lokasi yang berbeda. Metode pengumpulan data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah pengambilan sampel daun jeruk dari dua lokasi berbeda, yaitu dari tanaman jeruk yang nampak sehat dan yang menunjukkan gejala penyakit CVPD. Instrumen yang digunakan meliputi berbagai alat laboratorium seperti mesin PCR, alat elektroforesis, centrifuge, UV transilluminator, dan lainnya yang digunakan untuk analisis DNA. Setelah data dikumpulkan kemudian dianalisis dengan teknik isolasi DNA dan amplifikasi DNA menggunakan teknik PCR.  Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa, deteksi menggunakan PCR menunjukkan keberadaan bakteri Liberobacter asiaticum pada daun jeruk Siam bergejala dan tidak bergejala CVPD, dengan pita DNA teramplifikasi pada 1160 bp. Sehingga, dapat disimpulkan bahwa, daun jeruk Siam yang bergejala dan tidak bergejala CVPD sama-sama mengandung bakteri Liberobacter asiaticum, yang terdeteksi melalui PCR dengan pita DNA pada 1160 bp. Maka dari itu, memungkinkan tindakan pencegahan lebih awal dalam pengelolaan penyakit jeruk.
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Authors: Sterzi Eduardo
Published: July 2024

Entrevista com o professor Eduardo Sterzi, mestre em Teoria da Literatura pela Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul (PUCRS, 2000) e doutor em Teoria e História Literária pela Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP, 2006). Realizou pesquisas de pós-doutorado na Universidade de São Paulo (USP) e na Università degli Studi di Roma "La Sapienza". Desde 2012, é professor de Teoria Literária no Instituto de Estudos da Linguagem da UNICAMP e, entre 2016 e 2020, foi coordenador do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Teoria e História Literária da mesma universidade. Tem experiência na área de Letras, com ênfase em Teoria da Literatura, assim como em relações entre literatura e as outras artes, especialmente fotografia, desenho e pintura, além de relações entre filologia e história da arte. É autor do livro de poemas Aleijão (7Letras, 2009), além de diversos livros de crítica literária, dentre os quais destacamos, Saudades do mundo: notícias da Antropofagia. (Todavia, 2022).
Edição: Ana Paula Rodrigues da Silva (USP), Thiago Fonseca (TV-PUC)Música: PIPA estúdio
Revista FronteiraZ 32 – julho/2024
PENINGKATAN LITERASI GOOD ENVIROMENTAL GOVERNANCE DALAM PENGELOLAAN LINGKUNGAN SEKOLAH
Authors: Mukhlis Maulana , Yulianto Yulianto , Parabi M. Iqbal
Published: July 2024

Upaya menciptakan generasi penerus yang tangguh dengan kesadaran lingkungan yang tinggi, memerlukan partisipasi warga sekolah di satuan pendidikan secara kongkrit. Hal ini menjadi tantangan dan permasalahan bagi seluruh satuan pendidikan di Indonesia, termasuk di Kota Bandar Lampung. Pada saat yang sama, hasil indeks literasi masyarakat Indonesia termasuk pada aspek pemahaman tentang good environmental governance masih sangat rendah. Pada aspek praktikal, sejauh ini di lokasi pengabdian belum terdapat kegiatan khusus yang dilakukan secara terstruktur dan terlembaga berkaitan dengan peningkatan literasi tentang good environmental governance dalam pengelolaan lingkungan hidup di sekolah, baik melalui kegiatan mandiri maupun dukungan pihak luar. Oleh karena itu, tujuan dari kegiatan pengabdian ini adalah meningkatnya literasi dan pemahaman warga sekolah tentang good environmental governance serta tersusunnya langkah-langkah dalam mengimplementasikan prinsip-prinsip good environmental governance dalam pengelolaan lingkungan hidup di sekolah. Hasil pengabdian menunjukkan bahwa pelaksanaan dengan metode sosialisasi dan kampanye serta pendampingan dengan alat bantu poster telah menaikkan aspek pengetahun siswa sebesar 72,5% serta kesadaran untuk bersedia bersikap dan mengimplementasikan sebesar 100%. Dalam jangka panjang, pembiasaan perilaku dan pelembagaan prinsip ini akan mendorong terbentuknya “Sekolah Hijau dan Berkelanjutan Berbasis Good Environmental Governance” yang tumbuh dari kesadaran dan pengetahun para pendidik dan peserta didik terutama para pengurus organisasi kesiswaan.
Four-tier chemical bonding instrument: Its development and validation
Authors: Amalia Elok , Habiddin Habiddin
Published: July 2024

This study highlights the development and validation of a four-tier instrument in chemical bonding to produce a valid and reliable instrument in the discipline. The instrument was developed according to the procedure proposed by Habiddin & Page (2019), including (1) mapping concept (2) testing & interviewing, (3) identifying & collecting student’s unscientific ideas, (4) developing the four-tier instrument, (5) validating the four-tier instrument, and (6) refining the final four-tier. 14 questions were considered valid and reliable. The parameters to justify the quality of the instruments, including validity, reliability, distractor effectiveness, difficulty level, and discriminatory index were also discussed.
The Influence of Competence and Organizational Commitment on Village Fund Management Accountability with Transparency as a Mediating Variable
Authors: Fitra Halkadri , Syofyan Efrizal , Masdupi Erni , Mulyani Ery , Taqwa Salma , Halmawati Halmawati
Published: July 2024

This study aims to examine how competency and organizational commitment affect the accountability of village fund administration, with transparency serving as a mediating variable. Utilising a quantitative research methodology, the study distributes questionnaires to gather primary data. The research population consists of financial officers from villages around the Agam Regency, with a sample size of 92 determined using the complete sampling method. The statistical software Smart PLS version 4 is used to analyze data using Partial Least Squares (PLS). The findings indicate that the competency and transparency of civil officials have a significant impact on village fund management accountability, while organizational commitment has a non-significant positive influence. Furthermore, the mediating role of transparency between civil servants' competence, organizational commitment, and the accountability of village fund management shows an insignificant effect. This study's limitation is that it only looks at three variables. civil servants' competence, organizational commitment, and transparency in influencing the accountability of village fund management. Future research is encouraged to explore and include other variables that may affect the behavior of accountability of village fund management, to identify which variables can optimally influence the accountability of village fund management.
Sungai Nyalo: Nagari Wisata Edukasi Berbasis Sejarah, Budaya, dan Kearifan Lokal
Authors: Fatimah Siti , Febrianto Adri , Patra Haldi , Evelynd Evelynd
Published: July 2024

Potensi wisata memerlukan penanganan agar dapat memiliki daya tarik bagi wisatawan. Selama ini Nagari Sungai Nyalo yang berada di Kawasan Mandeh terkenal dengan keindahan alamnya. Dibalik itu, kawasan ini juga memiliki potensi sejarah, budaya dan kearifan lokal. Namun, kebanyakan masyarakat Mandeh tidak lagi mengenal sejarah, budaya dan kearifan lokalnya. Kegiatan ini bertujuan untuk memetakan kembali potensi-potensi itu untuk kemudian dapat dikemas sebagai daya tarik bagi nagari wisata berbasis edukasi dengan kelompok sasaran para siswa-siswi dan guru. Untuk itu, kegiatan ini menggunakan metode wawancara, partisipatif dan intervensi sosial. Dengan begitu, dapat mengubah pemahaman, sikap dan keterampilan dari generasi muda untuk merumuskan potensi sejarah, budaya dan kearifan lokal yang mereka miliki.