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Synecdoche-Related Comprehension Challenges for Modern College of Business and Science EFL Students: A Case Study
Authors: Alawad Emad A.
Published: September 2024

This case study explores the comprehension challenges related to synecdoche among EFL students at the Modern College of Business and Science (MCBS). Recognizing a gap in the literature, the study aims to understand the difficulties students face when dealing with synecdochical contexts and to identify contributing factors. Two instruments were employed: a synecdoche comprehension test and a student questionnaire, completed by 96 MCBS students. Additionally, a teacher questionnaire was administered to 10 participants to gain further insights. The results reveal a wide range of understanding, with only 31 out of 69 participants passing the comprehension test, indicating a prevalent misunderstanding of synecdochical phrases. The teachers’ questionnaire highlighted important variables affecting students’ comprehension of synecdoche. The findings suggest a need for targeted teaching strategies to improve comprehension of synecdoche among EFL students.
Translator’s Visibility in Mediating Confrontational Responses of “Challenge” Strategy at China’s Diplomatic Press Conferences
Authors: Yang Wei , Mansor Nor Shahila , Ang Lay Hoon , Yang Mingxing
Published: September 2024

The study aims to unveil how translators deal with confrontational responses through their visibility in translating the diplomatic discourse of China’s diplomatic press conferences. Distinct from past theoretical frameworks, this study is grounded in the impoliteness strategies model (Bousfield, 2008) and the concept of translator’s visibility. The corpus focuses on the English-translated responses using the “challenge” strategy, delivered by the spokesperson Hua Chunying throughout 2020. Findings show that the translator’s visibility is mainly presented at the syntactical and lexical levels, and the discursive level is hardly found. The translation strategy of modulation is used most in syntax and reduction most in lexicon. Additionally, the translator’s visibility by using translation strategies can mediate the degree of confrontation. In maintaining the confrontational tone, the main strategies involve modulation in syntax and reduction in lexicon. Linguistic compression and reduction are employed more commonly in weakening the confrontational implication in lexicon, and reduction in syntax. Linguistic amplification is observed more frequently in the lexicon and modulation is more often used in syntax in strengthening the confrontation. This research sheds light on the dynamic interplay between impoliteness strategies and the translator’s visibility, contributing to a deeper understanding of the translator’s engagement in institutional discourse.
Preventing Mental Disorders: The Significance of Recognizing Nice Girl Syndrome Symptoms in Gaskell's Ruth
Authors: Yudith Madeline , Arafah Burhanuddin , Syam Nur Ina , Saadillah Andi , Sarmadan  , Rusli Muhammad , Tundreng Syarifuddin
Published: September 2024

This study explained Nice Girl syndrome in Elizabeth Gaskell's Ruth to prevent mental disorders. A mental disorder is a clinically significant disruption in cognition, emotion regulation, or behaviour. There are several mental disorders, including Nice Girl syndrome. Beverly Engel's Nice Girl syndrome was the study's grand theory. The Nice Girl Syndrome theory was used to analyze Elizabeth Gaskell's Ruth's female characters' thoughts and behaviour. This study revealed seven of ten signs of Nice Girl syndrome, such as "other people's feelings and needs are more important than her own", "she believes that she will be treated nice and fair as long as she is nice and fair", "other people thought about herself is more important than her self-esteem, health, and safety", "she will be accepted and loved if she is good and perfect", "she believes that she does not have the right to stand up for herself or act on her behalf", "she believed that anger is a destructive emotion and should not be expressed directly to those with whom she was angry", and "she believes that it is better to avoid conflict at all costs".
Instruction in the Language Classroom and the Saudi Vision 2030: A Study Using Delphi Technique With Academics
Authors: Ahmed Mahdi Aben
Published: September 2024

It is imperative to evaluate contemporary language instruction practices to modify the curriculum to ensure that it fulfills the objectives of Vision 2030 which lays down detailed targets for the education sector. In this background, the current study adopts the Delphi Technique with nine recognized language specialists in Saudi Arabia to evaluate the prevalent language instruction environment and predict the desirable changes. Experts’ consensus and survey results indicated many issues that point towards a more inclusive, adaptive, and globally sensitive language education as the most pressing need of the hour. The participants’ agreement is evidence of the persisting chasm between conventional language standards and the massive changes in global communication, and it also highlights the need for translingualism as a strategy to address this chasm. In addition, results also indicated the need for the teaching community to adapt, develop, and prepare to suit the changing language scenario in the world. This need is dire to meet the massive social, cultural, and economic changes that are characteristic of Saudi Arabia today. The study concludes with emphasizing the need for translingualism in meeting the targets and aims spelt in Vision 2030, thus being of significance to academics, curriculum designers, and administrators who are committed to achieving those goals.
The Effects of Problem-Based Learning on the Writing Skills of Students Across Various Personality Types
Authors: Jumariati Jumariati , Arapah Elvina
Published: September 2024

Problem-based learning (PBL) is an approach where group discussions and collaboration are apparent during problem-solving activities. Accordingly, learners’ personality types that affect the way they think, feel, behave, and interact may potentially have a role in PBL classrooms. This study tries to reveal the possible roles personality types play in PBL by investigating the effects of PBL on the argumentative essay writing of both extroverted and introverted students. This study employed a quasi-experimental design by randomly selecting students in academic writing courses for both the experimental and comparison groups and involving them in the intact classes. The findings revealed that the students in the PBL group scored higher than those in the guided writing group. Moreover, the extroverted students in the PBL group achieved higher mean scores than the extroverted students in the comparison group; however, the difference was insignificant. On the contrary, the statistical analysis showed that the introverted students in the experimental group outperformed those in the comparison group. This is to say that the introverted students taught using PBL had better skills in writing argumentative essays compared to those taught using guided writing techniques. This finding implies the need to use suitable teaching strategies that facilitate both extroverts and introverts in developing their writing skills while also sharpening their communicative and social skills.
Social Media: An Online Veritable Link for Students’ Employability Skills (A Case of Osun State Technical Colleges, Nigeria)
Authors: Olowo Busuyi Francis , Akinguloye Babatunde Akinwande , Gambo Omobola Oyinlade , Jembola Olujoke Emily
Published: September 2024

Social media is an indispensable tool for students to develop and improve their employability skills. This paper reported a survey that investigated the use of Social media (LinkedIn, Youtube, WhatsApp, Facebook, and Twitter) and its influence on students’ employability skills in Osun State Technical Colleges. The study adopted quantitative approach of design. The population of the study comprised all 3,029 students of Osun State technical colleges. The sample of 354 students was randomly selected. An instrument titled “Use of Social Media Platform and Students’ Employability Skills Questionnaire (SMSESPQ)” was used.  Data were analysed using multiple regression statistics at .05 level of significant. The findings showed that the use of Youtube (β= .611, P0.05), LinkedIn (β= .571, P0.05), Facebook (β= .487, P0.05), WhatsApp (β= .452, P0.05), and Twitter (β= .343, P0.05) were found to be significantly contributed to students’ employability skills in Osun State Technical Colleges. The study concluded that that the use of Youtube, LinkedIn, Facebook, WhatsApp, and Twitter enhanced and contributed to students’ employability skills in Osun State Technical Colleges. The study implicated that students in Osun State Technical Colleges and other Technical Colleges in Nigeria should admire the use of social medial such as Youtube, LinkedIn, Facebook, WhatsApp, and Twitter purposely to have access to information, videos, and pictures that will train and improve them to be able to plan, arrange, coordinate, communicate, corporate and execute projects toward achievement of goals.
Workplace Adaptation for Vocational Schools Graduates
Authors: Afrizal Afrizal , Ana Ana , Muktiarni Muktiarni
Published: September 2024

The essence and types of workplace adaptation as a choice of professional activities performed by vocational high school graduates are more closely related to the school learning system and employability skills. Researchers conducted a systematic literature review to investigate various sources of information on vocational high school graduates' workplace adaptation. A high degree of initial knowledge and skills, an interest in new organizations and professions, and, in the long run, possessing the appropriate character qualities and psychological qualities impact the effectiveness of workplace adaptation. The success of workplace adaptation is determined by a high level of initial knowledge and skills, an interest in new organizations and jobs, and, in the future, having the necessary character traits and psychological characteristics. Timely assistance from colleagues, supervisors, and managers, as well as the ability to anticipate difficulties and respond to situations promptly. The adaptation of the workplace for vocational high school graduates is strongly intertwined with the implementation of the stages and roles of student vocational career guidance. The authors focus on the creation of a framework that vocational high school graduates can use to prepare them for the workplace, beginning with the preparation, search, evaluation, negotiation, and ending with starting and improving jobs as a source of income. This framework is strengthened by increasing skills, specifically soft skills as the fundamental skills required by job seekers.
E-Mentoring for Knowledge Sharing among Lecturers in Higher Technical Education Institutions: A Conceptual Framework
Authors: Marzuki Mohammad Al Bukhari , Ishak Rosnah
Published: September 2024

A higher education institution serves as a centre for the creation, exchange, and sharing of information. Technical institutions play an important role in the creation and dissemination of technical knowledge to assist economic development. Experienced senior academics share their knowledge with newly appointed lecturers through a mentoring programme. The traditional mentoring relationship is a dynamic one in which a senior member of an institution or profession pays attention to a junior and provides professional and psychological aid. Because of technological advancements, HTEIs must use this chance to develop, share, and exchange knowledge regardless of time, space, or location through e-mentoring. E-mentoring is a revolutionary setting in which the mentoring interaction between the mentor and mentee is exclusively conducted online. The fundamental distinction between traditional mentoring and e-mentoring is the communication channel used. The e-mentoring concept is developed within the context of the HTEIs, using the Adult Learning Theory and the SECI Model. The concept's expected impact is measured using The Kammeyer-Mueller and Judge (2008) Framework, which describes the mentoring effect of a mentee in the mentoring programme. However, additional research is needed to assess the outcomes of e-mentoring, particularly in technical fields where face-to-face mentoring is favoured.
Influence of school plant variables on the performance of technical education students in Nigeria University (A case study of ambrose Alli University)
Authors: Osamede Ogbebor Samuel
Published: September 2024

This study observed the effects of school plant variables on the performance of technical education students. The correlational survey research design was adopted for the study. The study sampled is Ambrose Alli University ( AAU), Ekpoma,. 50 technical education students in the department of vocational and technical education were used,  no sampling method was used as all the technical education students were used for the study. A researcher- designed  questionnaire titled ‘School Plant Variables  Questionnaire” (SPVQ) was used to collect data on relative organization and utilization of school plant facilities in the schools. The construct and content validity of the instrument was done by experts in research. The questions items were reviewed by the specialists and corrections were affected as suggested by them. After a test- retest treatment within two weeks interval, the scale recorded a cronbach alpha of 0.75. The study found out that  school plant facilities (Classrooms,  workshops, relaxation centres) were located considerable distance from where students resides thus requiring longer time for  students to move into or from them for teaching and learning. Also, a significant relationship was established between school plant organization and utilization on academic performance with F- value (0.36) critical F- value (0.19) at 05 level of significance. School plant organization and utilization on student attendance/ punctuality at lessons were found to be significantly related with F-value (0.7921) critical F- value (0.16) at .05 level of significance. The study concluded that school plant organization and utilization have a role to play on the effectiveness of instruction and the ultimate performance of students in their examinations. It thus recommended the construction of ‘Integrated Classrooms’ that can house almost all teaching and learning activities, with relaxation centres under one big roof and hostel accommodation to accommodates all students closer to the big roof building.
Is Black Carbon an appropriate generalization in climate studies?
Authors:   Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, González-Correa Sofía , Lapuerta Magín ,   Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, Agudelo John Ramiro ,   Universidad de Antioquia
Published: September 2024

Soot aerosols produced during incomplete combustion processes are agglomerates composed of quasi-spherical carbonaceous primary particles with markedly different arrangements (shape, size, and internal structure) and varying compositions. Although they have been considered to be one of the main contributors to climate change, it remains difficult to quantify their global warming potential (GWP) precisely. Exact knowledge of the optical properties of soot agglomerates (black carbon -BC) would be necessary to fairly establish a CO2 equivalent GWP. BC warming effects depend on their size and shape, and despite their limited residence time in the atmosphere, their high radiative forcing would lead to GWP ~ 2000. The quantification of BC concentrations in the atmosphere is often based on optical measurements, which usually lack accuracy. Our calculations on the direct radiative forcing of BC showed that the irregularity of the agglomerate, and their size markedly affect the cooling/heating capacity due to extreme variations of its absorbing and scattering characteristics. In addition, the estimation of the incremental radiative forcing of aerosols is challenging since it is highly dependent on local parameters such as cloudiness, surface albedo, aerosol concentration, etc., which are highly variable worldwide. Based on that, we do not recommend using a unique CO2 equivalent GWP for BC.
Fear and Loathing on the High Seas: Affective Dimensions of Justice in Kenya’s Piracy Trials
Authors: VandeBerg Brittany , Cook Harper , Kilpatrick Caden
Published: September 2024

Piracy off the coast of Somalia captured international attention in the early 2010s. The regional approach to prosecuting piracy in East Africa required multi‐state participation and involved an array of local and international actors that ultimately reshaped criminal justice systems and understandings of maritime crime. Kenya was the first country in the region to agree to try suspected pirates as part of the UN regional model for prosecuting pirates. As they updated their piracy laws with the assistance of international legal advisors, many of the details concerning who could be tried in Kenyan courts, what constitutes evidence, and the rights that should be afforded to suspected pirates were continuously modified as court proceedings unfolded. Employing an iterative thematic content analysis of piracy trial transcripts obtained from the High Court of Mombasa in Kenya, this study explores how weapons and fear became central components of establishing guilt in piracy prosecutions. Accordingly, it highlights the dynamic relationship between fear, relative plausibility, and maritime justice that constitute the affective dimensions of justice at work in East Africa’s regional piracy prosecution model.
ESTIMATION OF NATURAL CATASTROPHES REINSURANCE PREMIUM USING SOME PARETO TAILED COMPOSITE MODELS
Authors: Ameraoui Abdelkader
Published: September 2024

In this paper, we investigate the use of a new kind of the so-called Pareto composite (PC) model, for estimating the proportional hazard reinsurance premium, when extreme natural disasters costs are considered. The PC models allow more flexibility over the thickness of the tail. The parameters estimation problem is considered in different points of views. We study the adequacy of these models, using a Monte-Carlo procedure first, and thereafter propose an application to natural catastrophes (Nat-CAT) reinsurance premium relating to a real dataset.
Fog and overcast low-level stratiform cloud characteristics at the airport of Lviv from surface observations
Authors:   Odessa State Environmental University, Odessa, Ukraine, Hustenko Oleksii S. , Khomenko Inna A. ,   Odessa State Environmental University, Odessa, Ukraine
Published: September 2024

Fog and low-level stratiform clouds have been identified as hazardous weather phenomena, resulting in various losses, including time, money, and, most importantly, human lives in aviation transportation. Fog and low-level stratus pose substantial risks to aviation, especially during takeoff, landing, and low-level flying, due to conditions of reduced visibility. Forecasting low-level stratiform clouds and fog is a challenging aspect of aviation meteorology due to the similarity in the mechanisms of their formation, complex and non-deterministic processes in the atmospheric boundary layer, and their high dependence on local conditions. Given these challenges, weather observations, a primary source of information on local meteorological conditions, can be utilized to establish statistical dependencies of fog/low-level stratus characteristics, enabling the differentiation of both phenomena and the improvement of their forecast accuracy. To find the characteristics of fog and low-level stratiform clouds and identify local dependencies for enhancing the forecast of these phenomena at Lviv Airport, Ukraine, three-hourly METARs information from the airport’s Meteorological Station for the period 2010-2020 were analyzed. Employing a statistical approach, the annual, seasonal, and diurnal distribution of fog and low-level stratiform clouds, along with their frequency distribution associated with various meteorological parameters, were determined. Applying a statistical approach, the empirical relationship between the occurrence of fog/overcast low-level stratus and a set of potential local predictors, namely 2 m air temperature and relative humidity, was identified. The results obtained can be instrumental in providing historical data to weather forecast models and improving the accuracy of forecasts for fogs and low-level stratus.
Is it possible to predict the physical function of lumbar disc herniation after aquatic exercises and Kotsuban Tyousei?
Authors: B. Oda Shigueo , Obara Karen , H. Santos Eduarda , R. Munaro Giovana , G. Marcato Raiane , G. Miranda Camila , B. Nampo Daniel , A. C. Silva Pedro , R. Cardoso Jefferson
Published: September 2024

Background: Aquatic exercises (AE) have gained increased popularity and are widely used to treat specific and non-specific low back pain. The Kotsuban Tyousei (KT) method, which means "pelvic adjustment", proposes passive mobilization of body segments to restore or maintain pain-free move- ment in the musculoskeletal system and reduce disability. Objective: This study aimed to assess physical function through Simulation Modeling Analysis (SMA) time series approach in indi- viduals diagnosed with lumbar disc herniation (LDH). Methods: Two participants with LDH were selected and underwent combined AE and KT treatment for 16 sessions (eight sessions of each treat- ment), over the course of eight weeks. Physical function was assessed using the Roland Morris Dis- ability Questionnaire (RMDQ). Pre and during/post-intervention measurements of the RMDQ were analyzed by SMA (autocorrelation, r and significance) and the Minimum Clinically Important Difference (MCID) was reported. Results: Participant 1 exhibited improvements in pain in func- tional tests. The SMA results were autocorrelation = 0.58, r = - 0.69, P = 0.07. The MCID was not reached, however a 46.5 % RMDQ improvement (4.1 points) was found, exceeding the minimum amount of change that can be considered important. Participant 2 presented improvements in com- munity ambulation and lower limb muscle strength. For SMA the results were autocorrelation = 0.19, r = - 0.29, P = 0.28. An 18 % RMDQ improvement (2.6 points) were reported, and at the end of the treatment, the patient did not report LBP or irradiation in the posterior region of the left thigh. Conclusion: After 16 sessions of aquatic and on land exercises, two individuals diagnosed with disc a herniation did not achieved the prediction model of physical function time series analysis, how- ever, participant 1 exhibited a significant difference in MCID.
MEMILIH AI YANG TEPAT UNTUK GURU: PERBANDINGAN FITUR GEMINI, CHATGPT, DAN CLAUDE AI
Authors: Suganda Amrru
Published: September 2024

Artikel ini mencakup pembahasan tentang bagaimana fitur tiga AI dirancang untuk membantu guru membandingkan: Gemini, ChatGPT, dan Claude AI. Artikel ini bertujuan untuk membantu guru memilih AI yang tepat untuk kebutuhan mereka. Dari fitur utama ketiga AI tersebut, seperti kemampuannya menghasilkan teks, menerjemahkan bahasa, menjawab pertanyaan, dan memberikan feedback. Artikel ini juga membahas kelebihan dan kekurangan masing-masing AI. Kesimpulan yang dapat diambil dari artikel ini adalah tidak ada AI yang sempurna untuk semua guru. Guru harus memilih AI yang paling sesuai dengan kebutuhan dan preferensi mereka
INOVASI HIGH-DENSITY CONCRETE MENGGUNAKAN LIMBAH BESI DAN FLY ASH (ABU TERBANG) SEBAGAI BAHAN TAMBAH PADA CAMPURAN BETON
Authors: Pratama Kadek Wahyu Adi , Riwu Djo Naga Kenny Petranto , Naufal Firnas
Published: September 2024

Abstrak : Perkembangan teknologi dan inovasi bahan bangunan terus meningkat, memungkinkan munculnya alternatif beton normal, seperti high density concrete (HDC) menggunakan limbah besi dan fly ash. Inovasi ini bertujuan menciptakan beton dengan kepadatan tinggi yang ramah lingkungan, mengurangi limbah dari masyarakat dan pabrik, serta menjadi alternatif bahan tambah pada agregat halus dan semen. Proses pembuatan HDC melibatkan persiapan material, termasuk pemeriksaan berat isi, analisis saringan agregat, kadar lumpur, kadar air, berat jenis, dan penyerapan agregat kasar serta halus, serta pengolahan limbah besi menjadi serbuk. Metode perancangan campuran beton menggunakan metode DoE (Department of Environment) berdasarkan SNI 03-2834-2000, mencakup penentuan kuat tekan rata-rata, faktor air semen, kadar air bebas, jumlah semen, persentase agregat halus dan kasar, serta komposisi campuran beton segar dan lapangan. Hasil pengujian pada tiga benda uji berbentuk silinder (15/30 cm) dan satu benda uji berbentuk kubus (15 cm × 15 cm × 15 cm) menunjukkan slump sebesar 22 cm. Berat isi beton segar berkisar antara 2508,139 Kg/m³ hingga 2533,962 Kg/m³, sementara berat isi beton kering berkisar antara 2507,547 Kg/m³ hingga 2530,189 Kg/m³. Pengujian berat jenis beton kering menunjukkan nilai 2,5, sedangkan kuat tekan benda uji mencapai 42,80 MPa hingga 46,54 MPa. Inovasi ini menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan limbah besi dan fly ash dalam HDC dapat menghasilkan beton dengan kepadatan tinggi dan performa mekanik yang baik.
Mengulas Metode-Metode Yang Pernah Digunakan Untuk Merekomendasi Dan Implementasi Metode Collaborative Filtering Sebagai Recommender System
Authors: Aji Saputra Muhammad Firman
Published: September 2024

The recommendation is a way for someone to tell others about something that can be trusted. The recommendation can also be interpreted as a way for someone to suggest something to others. However, recommendations are not only made by someone, but a system also makes recommendations with different methods. Some methods used for recommendations include fuzzy, collaborative filtering, content-based filtering, hybrid recommender systems, genetics, and decision trees. As mentioned earlier, this study will review various recommendation methods proposed in the literature and journals. Also, this study will compare various methods, both the advantages of each method and its disadvantages.
Rekomendasi merupakan cara yang dilakukan seseorang untuk memberitahu kepada orang lain tentang sesuatu yang dapat dipercaya. Rekomendasi juga dapat diartikan sebagai cara seseorang untuk menyarankan suatu hal kepada orang lain. namun rekomendasi tidak hanya dilakukan oleh seseorang saja, melainkan rekomendasi juga dilakukan oleh sebuah sistem dengan metode yang berbeda-beda. Beberapa metode yang pernah digunakan untuk rekomendasi diantaranya, fuzzy, Collaborative filtering, content base filtering, hybrid recommender system, genetika, dan Decision tree. Pada penelitian ini akan mereview berbagai macam metode rekomendasi yang telah diusulkan dalam literatur dan jurnal seperti yang telah disebutkan tadi. Dan juga, pada penelitian ini akan menyajikan perbandingan dari berbagai macam metode baik kelebihan yang di miliki masing-masing metode maupun kekurangannya.
PENINGKATAN KETERAMPILAN GULING BELAKANG MENGGUNAKAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN KOOPERATIF TGT MELALUI PENDEKATAN PERMAINAN MTBB
Authors: Mubaroq Robith Haikal , Purwanto Purwanto , Pramono Pramono
Published: September 2024

Artikel ini hadir untuk memberikan satu alternatif tentang strategi pembelajaran berupa model dan pendekatan dalam pembelajaran PJOK. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan keterampilan senam lantai pada gerak dasar guling belakang pada siswa kelas IX A di SMPN 12 Kota Malang. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK) dengan model penelitian dari Kemmis & McTaggart yang dilakukan sebanyak dua siklus. Subjek penelitian berjumlah 30 siswa. Analisis data menggunakan statistik deskriptif kuantitatif dengan persentase. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pembelajaran guling belakang dengan model TGT melalui pendekatan permainan MTBB mengalami peningkatan. Pada pra siklus siswa yang tuntas sebanyak 9 siswa dengan persentase 30%, pada siklus I ada 17 siswa yang tuntas dengan persentase 56%, sedangkan pada siklus II terjadi peningkatan sebanyak 26 siswa yang tuntas dengan persentase 87%. Sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa model dan pendekatan yang digunakan dapat meningkatkan keterampilan guling belakang. Pada penelitian selanjutnya untuk mempertimbangkan variabel yang lain untuk menyempurnakan keefektifan model dan pendekatan yang digunakan pada penelitian ini.
PEMANFAATAN LEONARDO AI UNTUK IDE PENCIPTAAN KARAKTER ANIMASI 3D MATERI ASET VISUAL KELAS X ANIMASI SMK NEGERI 4 MALANG
Authors: Sudibyo Ari , Irawanto Rudi , Rini Dwi Setyo
Published: September 2024

Inovasi dalam pendekatan pembelajaran visual menjadi fokus penting dalam pengembangan pembelajaran di berbagai satuan pendidikan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengeksplorasi pemanfaatan teknologi Leonardo AI dalam menciptakan ide karakter animasi 3D untuk materi aset visual kelas X Animasi di SMK Negeri 4 Malang. Metode penelitian yang diterapkan adalah menggunakan pendekatan model ASSURE yang melibatkan peserta didik dari program keahlian Animasi di sekolah tersebut dalam penggunaan teknologi Leonardo AI untuk menciptakan karakter animasi 3D. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pemanfaatan Leonardo AI secara signifikan meningkatkan kreativitas dan efisiensi dalam proses penciptaan karakter animasi, dengan menghasilkan ide-ide yang unik dan menarik. Selain itu, teknologi ini bermanfaat untuk guru dan peserta didik dalam mengembangkan materi aset visual yang relevan. Implikasi penelitian ini menyoroti potensi teknologi AI dalam memperkaya pengalaman pembelajaran di bidang animasi serta membuat pembelajaran lebih inovatif dan berbasis teknologi.
MELAMPAUI PEMBELAJARAN KONVENSIONAL: MENGINTEGRASIKAN CANVA DAN PEMBELAJARAN BERBASIS GAME DALAM LKPD UNTUK MOTIVASI OPTIMAL DALAM PENDIDIKAN DIGITAL
Authors: Ima Nafila Nanda , Sulisetijono Sulisetijono
Published: September 2024

Dalam era pendidikan digital yang terus berkembang, upaya untuk meningkatkan motivasi di antara peserta didik menjadi semakin penting. Artikel ini mengusulkan pendekatan inovatif yang menggabungkan tiga elemen kunci: Canva, pembelajaran berbasis game, dan pendidikan digital. Dengan menerapkan pendekatan ini, diharapkan dapat melampaui batas-batas pembelajaran konvensional dan menciptakan lingkungan pembelajaran yang memfasilitasi motivasi optimal. Artikel ini tidak hanya membahas konsep teoritis dari setiap elemen, tetapi juga memberikan contoh penerapan praktis dalam konteks pendidikan digital. Melalui integrasi Canva untuk desain visual yang menarik serta penggunaan pembelajaran berbasis game untuk meningkatkan keterlibatan peserta didik, diharapkan dapat tercipta pengalaman pembelajaran yang menyenangkan dan bermakna. Dengan demikian, artikel ini mengajukan sebuah paradigma baru dalam pendidikan digital yang dapat meningkatkan motivasi dan memberikan dampak positif pada hasil belajar peserta didik
PERUBAHAN NILAI INDEKS PLASTISITAS DAN KUAT GESER TANAH AKIBAT PENAMBAHAN CALCIUM CARBIDE RESIDUE (CCR) PADA TANAH DESA SONGGOKERTO
Authors: Pawestri Yuniar Eka , Suwarno Eko
Published: September 2024

Abstrak: Pada pekerjaan konstruksi, tanah memiliki fungsi penting sebagai penopang konstruksi yang berdiri diatasnya. Berdasarkan hasil uji pendahuluan tanah asli Desa Songgokerto Kota Batu didapati nilai tanah lolos saringan no.200 sebesar 38 persen dan nilai IP sebesar 35,78 persen. Menurut klasifikasi AASHTO tanah Desa Songgokerto masuk kedalam kategori A-7-6 (7), sehingga tanah tersebut masuk kedalam jenis tanah lempung buruk sebagai tanah dasar. Untuk memperbaiki kondisi tanah tersebut, diperlukan adanya upaya stabilisasi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memberikan informasi terkait perubahan nilai Indeks Plastisitas dan Kuat Geser Tanah akibat penambahan Calcium Carbide Residue (CCR). Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif eksperimental. Penelitian yang dilakukan menggunakan CCR dengan persentase 0 persen, 10 persen, 12,5 persen, dan 15 persen dari berat tanah dan dilakukan pemeraman selama 14 hari. Pengujian yang dilakukan meliputi Uji Batas Cair, Uji Batas Plastis, dan Uji Direct Shear Test. Hasil dari pengujian ini didapati penurunan nilai Indeks Plastisitas pada tanah asli sebesar 35,78 persen menjadi setelah penambahan CCR 15 persen. Sedangkan untuk nilai Kuat Geser Tanah, didapati nilai terbaik pada penambahan CCR 12,5 persen, dimana nilai kuat geser tanah asli sebesar kg/cm2 dapat naik menjadi kg/cm2.Hasil penelitian ini membuktikan bahwa CCR dapat memperbaiki nilai Indeks Plastisitas dan Kuat geser Tanah pada tanah Desa Songgokerto Kota Batu.
Teknologi Informasi Tentang Sebagai Dasar Transformasi Menjadi Masyarakat Digital Dan Industri 5.0
Authors: Younas Darvish Muhammad , Handayani Anik Nur
Published: September 2024

This abstract will provide an overview of the concept of a digital society and industry 5.0, which is a new paradigm of industry that focuses on the integration of advanced technologies with a human-centric approach. The digital society is an emerging trend where technology is transforming the way people live, work, and interact with each other. The type of factories 5.0 refers to the next phase of industrial revolution, where the focus is not just on automation, but also on empowering and augmenting human labor. The integration of advanced technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), and Big Data, is enabling the creation of intelligent, human-centric systems that can interact with humans in a natural and intuitive way. This transformation is enabled by the advancements in Information Technology (IT), which have made it possible to create more intuitive and interactive systems. However, as we move towards Industry 5.0, it is important to keep in mind the importance of ethical and responsible use of technology to ensure that it benefits society.
Abstrak ini akan memberikan gambaran tentang konsep masyarakat digital dan industri 5.0, yang merupakan paradigma baru industri yang berfokus pada integrasi teknologi canggih dengan pendekatan human centric. Masyarakat digital adalah tren yang muncul di mana teknologi mengubah cara orang hidup, bekerja, dan berinteraksi satu sama lain. Tipe pabrik 5.0 mengacu pada fase revolusi industri berikutnya, di mana fokusnya tidak hanya pada otomatisasi, tetapi juga pada pemberdayaan dan penambahan tenaga kerja manusia. Integrasi teknologi canggih, seperti Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), dan Big Data, memungkinkan terciptanya sistem cerdas yang berpusat pada manusia yang dapat berinteraksi dengan manusia secara alami dan intuitif. Transformasi ini dimungkinkan oleh kemajuan Teknologi Informasi (TI), yang memungkinkan terciptanya sistem yang lebih intuitif dan interaktif. Namun, saat kita bergerak menuju Industri 5.0, penting untuk diingat pentingnya penggunaan teknologi yang etis dan bertanggung jawab untuk memastikan bahwa teknologi tersebut bermanfaat bagi masyarakat secara keseluruhan..
Society 5.0 dan Masa Depan Pekerjaan: Beradaptasi dengan Perubahan Lanskap
Authors: Qotrun Nada Anita , Handayani Anik Nur
Published: September 2024

The technology initiated by the Japanese government in 2016 became the basis of Society 5.0 society. One of the impacts of Society 5.0 is a change in the work landscape, where technology will replace human work. In this study, researchers will examine how to adapt to changes in the landscape within the world of work. This research uses a descriptive-qualitative research method. The target of this research is the people affected by the changes in the work landscape due to Society 5.0. Researchers will interview experts and practitioners in the fields of technology, human resources, and education who have experience in dealing with changing work landscapes. The Society 5.0 concept creates new opportunities for types of work that have never existed before. However, traditional jobs based on manual and routine skills are threatened to be replaced by automation and robotics. Some types of work are threatened with being replaced by technology, but jobs that require unique human skills and abilities are still difficult to be replaced by machines. With the right efforts, it is hoped that workers will continue to adapt and remain productive in the Society 5.0 era and an increasingly competitive future.
Teknologi yang digagas oleh pemerintah Jepang pada tahun 2016 menjadi dasar masyarakat Society 5.0. Salah satu dampak dari Society 5.0 adalah perubahan lanskap kerja, di mana teknologi akan terus menggantikan pekerjaan manusia secara bertahap. Pada penelitian ini, peneliti akan meneliti mengenai cara beradaptasi dengan perubahan lanskap dalam lingkup dunia kerja. Pada paper ini, peneliti menerapkan metode teknik analisis data deskriptif-kualitatif. Sasaran dari penelitian ini adalah masyarakat yang terdampak oleh perubahan lanskap kerja akibat Society 5.0. Subjek penelitian ini adalah para ahli dan praktisi di bidang teknologi, sumber daya manusia, dan pendidikan yang memiliki pengalaman dalam menghadapi perubahan lanskap kerja. Penelitian ini akan dilakukan melalui wawancara dengan para ahli dan praktisi yang dipilih. Society 5.0 memiliki konsep yang mampu membuat peluang baru dalam menciptakan jenis pekerjaan yang sebelumnya belum pernah ada. Namun, pekerjaan tradisional yang berbasis pada keterampilan manual dan rutin terancam untuk digantikan oleh otomatisasi dan robotika. Beberapa jenis pekerjaan terancam akan tergantikan oleh teknologi, namun pekerjaan yang memerlukan keterampilan dan kemampuan manusia yang unik masih sulit untuk tergantikan oleh mesin. Dengan upaya yang tepat, diharapkan para pekerja dapat terus beradaptasi dan tetap produktif di era Society 5.0 dan masa depan yang semakin kompetitif.
The Impact of Endothelial Dysfunction on the Course of Metabolically Associated Liver Disease in Combination with Subclinical Hypothyroidism
Authors: Кolesnikova Olena , Vovk Kira , Titarenko Andriy
Published: September 2024

Background. Intrahepatic endothelial dysfunction is involved in many diseases, including fatty liver disease, and in combination with other numerous mechanisms may play a role in atherosclerosis in hypothyroidism. It is possible that endothelial dysfunction markers may be important in assessing the risk of cardiovascular events in patients with metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) in combination with subclinical hypothyroidism. Aims. The aim of this study was to evaluate changes in endothelial dysfunction markers in patients with MAFLD in combination with subclinical hypothyroidism. Methods. We studied 298 patients aged 40-69 years with a history of MAFLD. Of these, 128 patients had a verified diagnosis of both MAFLD and subclinical hypothyroidism. In such cases, the morphological state of the vascular endothelium was assessed by counting circulating desquamated epithelial cells (CDEC) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF-A) in the blood using phase-contrast microscopy and the value of these parameters was in comparison todepending on the level of thyroid stimulating hormone, insulin, age, and cardiovascular risk. Results. It was found that the level of CDEC and VEGF-A was increased in patients with MAFLD and subclinical hypothyroidism. On the one hand, thyroid stimulating hormone levels were found to be associated with endothelial dysfunction and hyperinsulinemia. On the other hand, endothelial dysfunction indices also have links with the degree of cardiovascular risk. Patients with moderate and high cardiovascular risk have a relationship between CDEC and levels of triglycerides, C-reactive protein, and сardiovascular diseases. The levels of VEGF-A and CDEC were significantly higher in the adult age group. VEGF-A levels > 273 pg/mL were associated with abnormalities in the studied parameters, including those reflecting of the liver. Conclusion. Patients with MAFLD in combination with hypertension have elevated levels of CDEC and VEGF-A, which affects the involvement of these factors in the mechanisms of endothelial dysfunction in this category. Markers of endothelial dysfunction can be used to assess the prediction of possible cardiometabolic risk.
Post-restriction hyperphagia and metabolic responses to short-term calorie restriction in C57BL/6 mice
Authors: Udoh Emem , Mitchell Sharon , Hambly Catherine , Speakman John
Published: September 2024

Aims: To evaluate post-restriction hyperphagia (PRH) responses to short-term calorie restriction (CR) and the potential drivers of this behaviour. Methods: Adult male C57BL/6J mice underwent 30% CR for 5 to 30 days, then refed for 12 days. Energy intake, body mass, fat mass, fat-free mass, body temperature, and physical activity were measured continuously throughout the CR and re-feeding phases and daily energy expenditure was measured over final 2 days of CR and the first 5 days of re-feeding. Results: Following restriction, energy intake, body mass, fat free mass, body temperature and daily energy expenditure were reduced in all groups compared to controls (P<0.05). Only the 20d and 25d groups had significantly lower fat mass than controls (P=0.004). Total physical activity and dark-phase physical activity did not differ between control and CR groups (P=0.446 and 0.380 respectively); but light-phase physical activity of groups 20d, 25d and 30d increased significantly (P<0.001) due to food anticipatory activity. All CR groups displayed peak PRH on day1 of refeeding. Total energy intake over the following 2-5 days of refeeding was also greater than the controls (P=0.002). The magnitude of PRH increased with CR duration and body mass loss at the individual level (P<0.001). In a multiple regression analysis fat free mass loss was the main factor that was correlated with the level of PRH (Multiple regression R2=32.7%, fat mass P=0.036, fat free mass P=0.003). Conclusion: Hunger (reflected by PRH) was mostly related to body mass and fat free mass loss. The effect of fat free mass loss was the opposite of that expected if fat free mass is a key driver of food intake as recently postulated. Developing restriction protocols that minimize loss of fat free mass may reduce the level of hunger that emerges when individuals are under restriction.
Spinal Anesthesia in a Patient with reduced Ejection Fraction undergoing Below-Knee Amputation
Authors: Raya Pawan , Yadav Archana
Published: September 2024

The ejection fraction is calculated by dividing the stroke volume by the end diastolic volume. It is literally the fraction of the end diastolic ventricular volume that is ejected with each beat. This measurement is important to know how well the heart is pumping out blood and decide in diagnosing heart failure (HF). Normally the percentage of EF is above 50%. A decrease in EF will make it difficult to perform anesthesia during surgery due to life-threatening arrhythmia, leading to sudden cardiac arrest and death. Patients with reduced ejection fraction need identification of risk factors, preoperative evaluation and optimization, correct medical therapy, adequate monitoring, and appropriate anesthetic technique and drugs. In this report, we present a 46-year-old man with reduced ejection fraction 30% and coronary artery disease who underwent below knee amputation surgery under spinal anesthesia. Spinal anesthesia was performed on the patient using low dose bupivacaine and fentanyl as adjuvant. Management of patients is aimed at maintaining adequate preload, avoiding tachycardia and arrhythmia along with maintaining afterload by maintaining a balance between oxygen supply and demand. Thus in patients with reduced ejection fraction, who are posted for noncardiac surgeries, the more preferable and safer alternative is regional anesthesia as it reduces the sympathetic stress response
Trends in Emergency Department Capacity and Utilization (2005 -2022): An Update from California, Pre- and Post-COVID-19
Authors: Melnick Glenn
Published: September 2024

This study investigates long-term trends in hospital emergency department (ED) capacity and utilization in California, focusing on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Utilizing data from the California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) and the U.S. Census Bureau, we analyzed trends over an 18-year period (2005-2022), segmented into pre-pandemic (2005-2019), pandemic (2020-2021), and post-pandemic (2022) phases. Adjusting for population growth, our findings indicate a 7.3% decrease in total admissions and a 14.0% reduction in total inpatient days. Conversely, ED visits increased by 16.1%. Despite an 8.5% decrease in the number of hospitals with EDs, ED treatment stations expanded by 36.3%. The average number of ED visits per treatment station decreased by 10.2%, suggesting improved capacity utilization. Additionally, the number of hospitals with designated trauma centers increased by 11.5%. The COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted these trends, initially causing sharp declines in ED visits and total admissions in 2020. However, by 2022, ED visits and inpatient days rebounded close to pre-pandemic levels. The pandemic also accelerated the adoption of telehealth, which partially offset the burden on EDs. Despite this, the average inpatient length of stay increased, indicating more complex or severe cases requiring longer hospitalization. Overall, our study highlights the critical role of EDs in hospital operations, with a growing reliance on EDs for hospital admissions, which rose from 43% in 2005 to 68% in 2022 for non-maternity patients. These findings underscore the need for strategic planning to enhance ED capacity and efficiency, ensuring resilience against future public health emergencies. The economic implications of rising healthcare costs and the essential nature of ED services in contract negotiations with commercial health plans are also discussed, emphasizing the strengthened bargaining position of hospitals due to the indispensable nature of emergency services. Further research is needed to explore alternative care models and payment schemes to improve efficiency and reduce healthcare costs.
Assessing the Predictors of COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Among People Living with HIV/AIDS: A Scoping Literature Review
Authors: Olomofe Charles
Published: September 2024

Background: The administration of the COVID-19 vaccine at some points in the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a significant reduction in the spread, risk of complications, and death from coronavirus infection. However, in the face of hesitancy against COVID-19 vaccination springing from the novelty of the vaccines and safety concerns, vulnerable population to COVID-19 infection such as people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) were showing higher hesitancy to COVID-19 vaccines than the general population. This scoping review aims to identify factors COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among PLWHA. Methods: A scoping review was conducted to identify and summarize studies from all over the world on COVID-19 vaccine uptake/hesitancy among people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-analysis (PRISMA) Extension for scoping reviews was used. Articles written in English, peer-reviewed, published within the years 2021-2023, and conducted in any part of the world with sample population being PLWHA, and with an outcome of uptake/hesitancy towards the COVID-19 vaccine were included. Results: Fourteen articles met the inclusion criteria and were included in this review. The primary study settings were clinic and hospital-based and online self-reported. The prevalence of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy was as high as 90.8% in an online survey done in the US and as low as 27.5% in a facility-based survey in China. The most common factors mentioned associated with COVID-19 vaccination were the fear of side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine, concerns about the safety of the vaccine, medical mistrust, vaccine novelty, disclosure of HIV status, and perceived interference with highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART). Male gender, race, good knowledge of COVID-19 prevention practice, having a CD4 count > 200 cells (p=0.032) and lower or undetectable viral load (p<0.001) were identified as predictors of COVID-19 uptake.