bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Investigating the constraint role in J-CTOD relationship for compact tension (CT) specimen
Authors: Ekabote Nagaraj ,   School of Mechanical Engineering, KLE Technological University, Hubli, India
Published: July 2024

The Crack Tip Opening Displacement (CTOD or δ) estimation from J-integral (J) defined by ASTM 1820 considers the CTOD dependency on material properties, and the constraint factor (m). The m in Compact Tension (CT) specimen is based on yield to tensile strength ratio (σys/σut) without taking into account of in-plane dimensions as in Single Edge Notch Bending (SENB). Hence, an attempt is made to understand the effect of crack length to specimen width (a/W), specimen thickness to specimen width (B/W) for different σys/σut on CTOD using CT specimen. A new method of estimating the CTOD from FE analysis is demonstrated and validated with 450-intercept method. It has been found that the ASTM 1820 based CTOD (δASTM) assessed values under-estimate the actual CTOD present in the CT specimen. The variation in a/W and B/W doesn’t affect the J-CTOD relationship as stated by ASTM 1820. However, the CTOD measured by FE analysis (δFE) are consistently higher than the δASTM. Therefore, an effort is made to correct the constraint factor, m based on present FE analysis by considering the effect of σys/σut. The proposed corrected constraint factor, mFE, can be employed in fracture applications that generally need both the J-integral and the CTOD.
A Vértesalja homoki cseres-tölgyesei (Fraxino orno-Quercetum cerridis Kevey 2008)
Authors: Kevey Balázs , Riezing Norbert
Published: July 2024

Here we evaluate the phytosociological characteristics of the turkey oak forests on sand (Fraxino orno-Quercetum cerridis) found at the northern foothills of the Vértes Hills, Hungary. Using the traditional Braun-Blanquet method, 20 vegetation samples were collected and compared with turkey oak forests growing in similar ecological situations in other parts of the country. The traditional and multivariate analyses showed that our samples were quite different from the compared forests, and only the forests in the Bakonyalja and the Pilis Mts showed some similarity with the compared forests. Our samples had the lowest proportion of Quercetea pubescentis-petraeae species among the compared forests, and the highest proportion of specialists (Corydalis pumila, Daphne laureola, Doronicum hungaricum, Lychnis coronaria, Physocaulis nodosus, Primula veris, Scutellaria columnae, Sorbus domestica and Veratrum nigrum). The samples were well separated from the compared forests and formed a distinct group.
Kant’s Concept of Virtue and Moral Education
Authors: Kim Sang-Sup
Published: July 2024

Discussions about moral education based on Kant’s philosophy generally seem to revolve around the awakening and enlightenment of morality and good will. In such cases, educators face the difficult problem of coercion to exercise freedom. However, Kant’s moral philosophy does not ignore discussions related to the use of virtue and its cultivation, in addition to good will and sense of duty. If discussions about moral education are developed more based on Kant’s concept of virtue than on Kant’s one of morality, new concepts of educational practices may be developed. With this critical awareness in mind, the author seeks to find a more practical and realistic form of moral education that is based on duty ethics by paying attention to the concept of virtue discussed in Kant’s Metaphysics of Morals. For Kant, virtue is acquired as a result of empirically strengthening the power and capacity of good will in response to specific resistance. Therefore, virtue progresses to the self-domination of practical reason, which governs and dominates passions through respect for the law. In this respect, moral education, which is the acquisition of virtue, is more than awareness and enlightenment of good will. This is because virtue includes not only the ‘autonomy’ of practical reason, but also the moral strength of ‘self-dominance’ of practical reason. However, this does not mean that virtue goes beyond good will. It just adds a human and personal realization(achievement) of good will. A virtuous person is the result of education as training and practice.
Relationship of Mimic and Affective Characteristics in Verbal Comparison of Faces
Authors: Nosulenko V.N. , Basiul I.A. , Zhegallo A.V.
Published: July 2024

The results of the analysis of verbalizations obtained in the situation of verbal comparison of images of emotional expressions from the VEPEL database are presented. It has been shown that specific information about expression is quantitatively presented in the verbal comparison data. The analysis of verbalizations, performed using the tools of the perceived quality paradigm, made it possible to differentiate the features of expressions, presenting them in two types of verbal portraits: affective and mimic. Comparison of these two types of verbal portraits allows to interpret affective judgments in mimic terms, and vice versa. The verbal features included in mimic verbal portraits were compared with descriptions of mimic characteristics of basic expressions according to P. Ekman. It is shown that many of the features identified in the situation of verbal comparison coincide with the descriptions proposed by P. Ekman, who, however, enumerated them without indicating their relative value.
Variants of Mutual Coordination of Individuals with Similar and Different Psychological Characteristics
Authors: Varfolomeeva A.V. , Tishchenko A.G. , Alexandrov Y.I.
Published: July 2024

The article considers the problem of coordination of individual experience in the situation when individuals achieve a collective result. In terms of the system-evolutionary approach, such coordination is described as mutual-co-operation. The aim of the study was to evaluate possible variants of individual experience coordination in the conditions of joint solution of textual tasks (in dyads). Analytical logical ("Knights and Liars", "Grid-logic") and holistic ("Anagrams", "Moral Judgements") textual problems were used. Two criteria for distinguishing dyads were tested: 1. "Analytic-Holistic" of individuals and 2. "Groups representing different ways of solving". It was hypothesized that if individuals had different psychological characteristics ("analytic-holistic"), they would be more effective on both analytic and holistic tasks due to inter-individual complementarity, and if they were similar ("analytic-analytic" or "holistic-holistic"), they would be more effective on either analytic or holistic tasks. Although the relationship of performance with complementarity in problem solving according to the criterion "Analytic-Holistic" was found, the relationship with complementarity according to the criterion "Groups representing different ways of solving" turned out to be more pronounced. The belonging of individuals in the dyad to groups similar in the ways of problem solving may contribute to the mentioned performance to a greater extent. Thus, complementarity can be both for different and similar characteristics, which is consistent with the position on the necessity of mutual co-interaction of the degrees of freedom of individuals to achieve a collective result.
XXVI Edición de los Premios Asturias de Arquitectura. Colegio Oficial de Arquitectos de Asturias
Authors: Vázquez Mellado Julio César , Fernández Vázquez de Prada José Ramón , Casariego Rozas Miguel
Published: July 2024

Desde 1983, el Colegio Oficial de Arquitectos de Asturias promueve con carácter bienal un concurso que selecciona las mejores obras arquitectónicas y los trabajos más relevantes llevados a cabo por sus colegiados. Los “Premios Asturias de Arquitectura” reconocen el talento, la calidad, la dedicación y el compromiso de los arquitectos en el desarrollo de su trabajo, distinguiendo los resultados arquitectónicos de mayor interés. En todo caso, estos premios tienen fines diversos y complementarios: por un lado, apreciar y destacar trabajos y obras sobresalientes, e incentivar a los profesionales en la excelencia; por otro, divulgar la naturaleza de los trabajos arquitectónicos mostrando las variadas aportaciones de la arquitectura al bienestar de la sociedad.
Georgiana Goddard King y el Arte Barroco en The Way of Saint James (1920)
Authors: Novo Sánchez Francisco Javier
Published: July 2024

El presente trabajo propone como objeto de estudio el uso que hace Georgiana Goddard King de los términos “baroque”, “rococo” y “churrigueresque” en su obra The Way of Saint James, en particular cuando se aplican a la arquitectura y a los retablos y cajas de los órganos. Descubriremos los errores que comete y los aciertos en la atribución de las obras, las dataciones y la asignación de los estilos. En definitiva, tendremos la oportunidad de comprobar su competencia y conocer su visión sobre una estética ajena a sus intereses y formación, teniendo en cuenta su vara de medir medievalista.
Perioperative use of erythrocyte-containing blood components in children during the first months of life
Authors: Mezhevikina Valentina M. , Zhirkova Yulia V. , Lazarev Vladimir V.
Published: July 2024

BACKGROUND: Anemia can be diagnosed before surgery, occur during surgical treatment, and develop and worsen in the postoperative period in children with surgical diseases. Anemia is associated with increased morbidity, severe complications, and even death after surgical treatment.
AIM: This study aimed to determine the frequency and indications for transfusion of red blood cell-containing components in the perioperative period in children in the first months of life.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: This cohort study included 187 children from the G.N. Speransky Children’s Hospital No. 9. The hemoglobin, hematocrit, and red blood cell levels were studied as well as the volume of intraoperative blood loss, hemodynamic parameters, the presence of hemorrhagic syndrome, and the use of adrenomimetics in the perioperative period. The stage of the perioperative (pre, intra, or post) period at which the transfusion of erythrocyte-containing components was conducted was recorded. Statistical data analysis was performed using the statistical computing environment R 4.3.0.
RESULTS: The average age of the children at the time of surgery was 41 (16.5–63) days [5.9 (2.4–9) weeks]. Sixty-four (34.2%) children were in their first month of life, 72 (38.5%) in their second month, and 51 (27.3%) in their third month, and 76 (40.6%) children were premature. The surgeries were emergent and urgent in 102 (54.5%) children and planned in 85 (45.5). The hemoglobin, hematocrit, and erythrocyte levels at which erythrocyte-containing components were transfused were 82 (77–90) g/l, 25% (22%–28%), and 2.8 (2.3–3.0) × 1012/l, respectively. The volume of erythrocyte-containing components was 54.0 (32.9–74.4) ml (10–30 ml/kg/child’s body weight). The need for and duration of artificial pulmonary ventilation in the postoperative period were 31 (72.1%) cases and 48.5 (22.5–190) hours, respectively, in contrast to children who did not receive transfusions of red blood cell-containing components—57 (39.6%) cases and 40 (22–96) hours. The indication for transfusion was anemia of varying degrees; however, 74.4% of children received adrenergic agonists simultaneously with transfusion to stabilize hemodynamics: dopamine monotherapy in 23 (74.2%) and combinations of dopamine and norepinephrine in 8 (25.8%) at 10 (8–12) mcg/kg/min and 0.2 (0.15–0.4) mcg/kg/min, respectively.
CONCLUSION: The frequency of use of red blood cell-containing components was 23%. Threshold values for transfusion of erythrocyte-containing components Hb, Ht, and erythrocytes were 82 (77–90) g/l, 25% (22%–28%), and 2.8 (2.3–3.0) × 1012/l, respectively.
Diagnostics and surgical management children with superior mesenteric artery syndrome
Authors: Sokolov Yurii Yu. , Gogichaeva Alaniia A. , Korovin Sergey A. , Efremenkov Artem M. , Akhmatov Roman A.
Published: July 2024

BACKGROUND: Superior mesenteric artery syndrome causes chronic duodenal obstruction. Studies on this disease are limited; therefore, several difficulties in the diagnosis and treatment of such patients remain.
AIM: This study aimed to present the experience of treating children with superior mesenteric artery syndrome.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: The treatment results of 45 patients with superior mesenteric artery syndrome was retrospectively studied. The children complained of abdominal pain, nausea, occasional vomiting, belching, bloating, and constipation. The diagnosis was confirmed during a comprehensive examination, including ultrasound, esophagogastroduodenoscopy, X-ray contrast examination, computed tomography, and relaxation duodenography. Conservative therapy was performed in 38 (84,4%) children, and 21 (55,3%) children showed satisfactory results. In case of ineffectiveness of conservative measures (17 cases) or in a decompensated state (7 cases), indications for surgical treatment were provided.
Furthermore, 24 (53,3%) children underwent surgery. Duodenal drainage surgeries were performed in 20 (83,3%) patients with subcompensation of duodenostasis. Of these patients, 10 (41,7%) underwent lower duodenojejunostomy with a switched-off Roux-en-Y loop (Gregory–Smirnov’s operation) and the other 10 (41,7%) underwent anterior mesenteric duodenojejunostomy (Robinson’s operation). Laparotomic access was used in 14 cases (70,0%) and laparoscopic in 6 (30,0%) cases. Owing to decompensation of duodenostasis, the duodenum was excluded from passage by economical resection of the gastric outlet with gastrojejunostomy on a short loop with additional formation of a lower duodenojejunostomy according to Roux in 4 (16,7%) cases. Laparotomic access was used in all cases.
RESULTS: No intraoperative complications were noted. In the early postoperative period, two children developed anastomositis after Robinson’s operation and two patients after Gregory–Smirnov’s operation, which was treated with conservative measures. In long-term followup (up to 15 years), a satisfactory result was achieved in 87.5% of cases.
CONCLUSIONS: Superior mesenteric artery syndrome is a relatively rare cause of chronic duodenal obstruction in children. When selecting patients for surgical treatment, other diseases should be excluded. Surgical correction includes various options for duodenal drainage operations that can be successfully performed using laparoscopic access. In case of decompensation of duodenostasis, it may be crucial to exclude the duodenum from the passage.
Salmonellosis osteomyelitis of the pelvic bones in adolescent: a case report
Authors: Andreev Ivan А. , Baranov Dmitry A. , Vecherkin Vladimir A. , Ptitsyn Vladimir A. , Koryashkin Pavel V. , Gagloev Victor М.
Published: July 2024

Salmonellosis osteomyelitis is a rare form of extraintestinal salmonellosis in children that occurs against the background of sepsis. This article presents observation of salmonellosis osteomyelitis in a previously healthy 17-year-old patient. The patient experienced pain in the right lower limb with restriction of its mobility. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed bone-destructive changes in the lumbosacral spine. Thrombocytopenia progressed to 60×109/l. In the oncohematologic domain, secondary character of thrombocytopenia was established, and iliac–lumbar muscle abscesses were found. The child was transferred to a surgical hospital, and sepsis, osteomyelitis of the right lateral mass of the sacrum, right-sided sacroiliitis, abscess of the right iliopsoas muscle, bilateral polysegmental pneumonia, and bilateral pleuritic were diagnosed. Surgical opening and drainage of the abscess of the lumbosacral muscle was performed. The study of abscess secretion detected Salmonella gr. B Chester, a resistance gene to penicillins, cephalosporins, and carbapenems. Therapy with off-label ciprofloxacin at 400 mg with pronounced positive dynamics. Cases of treatment of patients with atypical forms of salmonellosis show the need for further accumulation of experience, modification of treatment protocols, and verification of pathogens at an early stage for greater therapy effectiveness.
Laparoscopic retrocaval ureteroplasty in a child with combined urodynamic disorders
Authors: Airyan Eduard K. , Demidov Aleksandr A. , Staroverov Oleg V. , Kuzovleva Galina I. , Yarkaeva Lenara R.
Published: July 2024

Retrocaval location of the ureter in combination with aberrant renal vessels is a rare and complex urinary system malformation that requires careful verification. Currently, the most appropriate method for diagnosing retrocaval ureter is contrast-enhanced computed tomography. With the development of hydronephrosis or ureterohydronephrosis, the patient underwent laparoscopic ureteroplasty. Surgical treatment of retrocaval ureter involves resection of the altered ureter or pelvic–ureter segment with the formation of uretero-ureteral anastomosis or ureteropieloanastomosis anterior to the inferior vena cava. This article presents a successful laparoscopic ureteroplasty in a child with complex urodynamics of the urinary tract. Considering the presence of two levels of ureteral vascular crossing in the clinical example, pyelo-ureteral segment was performed to relocate the ureter in front of the inferior vena cava and aberrant inferior polar vessels. The patient was discharged in satisfactory condition to the outpatient stage of treatment, with subsequent hospitalization in the urological department. Retrocaval location of the ureter in combination with aberrant renal vessels is a rare congenital anomaly that requires prompt examination in a specialized clinic and an individual examination and treatment plan.
Systematic review of the comparison between simultaneous and staged surgical interventions for proximal hypospadias in children: Duckett’s procedure versus Bracka’s procedure
Authors: Pepelyaeva Irina M. , Kovarskiy Semen L.
Published: July 2024

Selecting a treatment method for proximal hypospadias in children remains challenging. This systematic review compares the outcomes of treating proximal hypospadias with the Duckett and Bracka techniques. Literature sources published between 2008 and 2023 were searched through PubMed, Google Scholar, and eLibrary using the following keywords in English: “proximal hypospadias,” “repair OR urethroplasty,” and “outcomes OR complications.” For Russian-language sources, the keywords were “proximal hypospadias,” “urethroplasty,” “complications,” “Duckett operation,” and “Bracka operation,” After screening, four full-text articles met the inclusion criteria and were included in this review. Data from 385 patients was analyzed: 218 underwent Duckett repair and 167 underwent Bracka repair. The overall complication rate in the postoperative period was 31.11% and 10.18% for Duckett and Bracka operation, respectively. No study has been performed at a high methodological level. Currently, studies comparing single-stage and staged surgeries for proximal hypospadias are lacking. It is crucial to conduct multicenter or comparative studies that involve closer collaboration between clinics, include a larger number of patients, and have a longer followup period.
In memory of Professor Pavel N. Grebnev (1946–2024)
Authors: Mirolyubov Leonid M.
Published: July 2024

Information about the life path of a pediatric surgeon Professor Pavel N. Grebnev.
IX Forum of Pediatric Surgeons of Russia
Authors: Rozinov Vladimir M. , Suvorov Sergey G. , Petlakh Vladimir I. , Gorbachev Oleg S. , Erokhina Nadezhda O.
Published: July 2024

The traditional IX Forum of Pediatric Surgeons of Russia took place on November 9–11, 2023, at the Izmailovo Hotel, Moscow. The plenary session of the forum included the presentation of the S.D. Ternovsky Prize, “for his great contribution to the development of domestic pediatric surgery”, wherein Professor L.I. Budkevich gave an assembly speech “Combustiology of childhood — a first-person view” (online). Professor A.Yu. Razumovsky presented a report and historical documentary film dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the birth of Yuri F. Isakov during the plenary session. The report “Pediatric surgery of the Russian Federation. Figures and Facts” was delivered by Professor D.A. Morozov. The plenary session ended with a message from Professors E.V. Yudina and O.G. Mokrushina, “Antenatal diagnosis of congenital defects”. The video session “How I Do It” included 17 presentations with original medical technologies. The working meeting of the main freelance pediatric surgeons of the constituent entities of Russia and department heads of pediatric surgery was combined with a meeting of the specialized commission “Pediatric surgery” of the Ministry of Health of Russia and was chaired by D.A. Morozov and A.Yu. Razumovsky. The scientific program of the forum included symposia (14), round tables (4), a seminar, and a workshop. Overall, the scientific program included 169 reports, and 645 specialists participated in the forum in person. In total, 1,674 participants were registered at the forum. The total broadcast duration of the forum on the Internet was 49.5 hours. On the final day of the forum, a traditional competition of scientific research works of young scientists transpired. The IX Forum of Pediatric Surgeons of Russia was a scientific and practical event of a federal scale, showing, in an interactive format, the evolution and time frame of current problems of our specialty. The content of the reports and discussion results determined the vector of further scientific development and ways of introducing new organizational solutions and advanced medical technologies into clinical practice.
Conhecimentos Evidenciados Por Docentes em uma Formação Para o Ensino de Estatística
Authors: Costa Silvânia da Silva , Rosa Jussara Santos , Amorim Marta Élid
Published: July 2024

Neste artigo, apresentam-se conhecimentos evidenciados por docentes em uma formação interdisciplinar para o ensino de Estatística proposta por pesquisadores de três instituições de ensino superior de diferentes regiões do Brasil - a saber, Universidade Federal de Sergipe, Universidade Anhanguera de São Paulo e Universidade Federal do Rio Grande - por meio do projeto Desenvolvimento do letramento estatístico para a promoção da formação científica e tecnológica de estudantes da educação básica. A partir de um dos encontros do núcleo Sergipe, realizou-se uma análise tendo como referencial teórico a base de conhecimento para o ensino de Shulman (1987) e o letramento estatístico a partir de Wallman (1993) e Gal (2002). O Conhecimento do Conteúdo Específico, o Conhecimento dos Alunos e suas Características, o Conhecimento do Contexto e o Conhecimento dos Fins, Propósitos e Valores da Educação e sua Base Histórica e Filosófica foram evidenciados ao longo das discussões propostas. No que diz respeito ao letramento estatístico, percebe-se potencialidades e dificuldades quanto ao conhecimento estatístico dos participantes, tendo presente a postura crítica como um elemento de destaque nas discussões. Além disso, constata-se que a Estatística, a partir de uma formação interdisciplinar, favorece um amplo diálogo com colegas de outras áreas e disciplinas bem como pode proporcionar temas relevantes para o trabalho pedagógico colaborativo.
Palavras-chave: Conhecimento. Formação de Professores. Ensino de Estatística.
Abstract In this article, we present knowledge evidenced by teachers in an interdisciplinary training for teaching Statistics proposed by researchers from three higher education institutions from different regions of Brazil - namely, Universidade Federal de Sergipe, Universidade Anhanguera de São Paulo and Universidade Federal do Rio Grande - through the project Development of statistical literacy to promote the scientific and technological training of basic education students. From one of the meetings at the Sergipe nucleus, we carried out an analysis using as a theoretical reference the knowledge base for teaching by Shulman (1987) and the statistical text from Wallman (1993) and Gal (2002). Knowledge of the Specific Content, Knowledge of Students and their Characteristics, Knowledge of the Context and Knowledge of the Aims, Purposes and Values of Education and its Historical and Philosophical Base were evidenced throughout the proposals presented. With regard to statistical literacy, we noticed potentialities and difficulties regarding the statistical knowledge of the participants, having presented a critical stance as a prominent element in the discussions. Furthermore, it appears that Statistics, based on interdisciplinary training, favors broad dialogue with colleagues from other areas and disciplines and can provide relevant themes for collaborative pedagogical work.
Keywords: Knowledge. Teacher Education. Teaching Statistics
Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi Lisans ve Yüksek Lisans Öğrencilerinin Cinsel Eğitime Yönelik Görüşlerinin İncelenmesi
Authors: Ceylan Şehnaz , Yalman Feyza , Dağ Adile , Sarı Kevser , Ulu Selen
Published: July 2024

Amaç: Bu çalışma Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi’nde okuyan Lisans ve Yüksek Lisans öğrencilerinin cinsel eğitime yönelik görüşlerini belirlemek amacıyla yapılmıştır. Gereç ve Yöntem: Nitel veri toplama teknikleri ile ele alınan bu araştırmada, yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme tekniği kullanılmıştır. Araştırma verileri araştırmacılar tarafından geliştirilen ‘Cinsel Eğitime Yönelik Görüş Anketi’ aracılığı ile toplanmıştır. Bulgular: Öğrenciler cinsel gelişime yönelik bilgilerini büyük oranda okuldan (%53,3) edindiklerini, ilk cinsel eğitimlerini annelerinden (%21,0) aldıklarını yine anneden (%33,0) almak isteyeceklerini, aldıkları cinsel eğitimin yetersiz olduğunu (%73,3), eğitim hayatlarında cinsel gelişime yönelik yeterli eğitim aldıklarını (%63,3) belirtmişlerdir. Öğrenciler cinsel eğitimin 3-6 yaşlarında (%33,3), aile tarafından (%50,0) verilmeye başlanması gerektiği, daha sağlıklı bir cinsel eğitim için uzmanlar tarafından çocuklara yönelik cinsel eğitimler düzenlenebileceği (%50,0), öğrenciler bu eğitimleri verselerdi kendilerini yetersiz gördükleri yerlerde uzmanlara başvuracaklarını (%50,8) söylemişlerdir. Sonuç: Öğrenciler cinsel gelişimi okudukları bölüm doğrultusunda farklı tanımlamışlardır. Öğrenciler ailede aldıkları cinsel eğitim konusunda kendilerini yeterli görmemektedir. Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesinde cinsel gelişimi ve sağlığı içeren birçok ders bulunması sebebiyle öğrenciler okulda yeterli eğitimi aldıklarını düşünmektedirler. Öğrenciler cinsel eğitime erken yaşta ailede başlanması gerektiğini, çeşitli eğitim programlarıyla desteklenebileceğini belirtmiş, bu doğrultuda kendi cinsel eğitim programlarını tasarlamışlardır.
Effectiveness of Group Guidance with Group Investigation Learning Model to Develop Students' Assertiveness
Authors: Barida Muya , Nurchairunnissa Gefira , Saputra Wahyu Nanda Eka , Setyowati Aprilia , Ediyanto Ediyanto , Atmoko Adi
Published: July 2024

Adolescents require assertiveness in socializing and interacting with their social environment in order to be able to express themselves well. However, there are still many adolescents who have not been able to express their thoughts, feelings, and hopes. This research aims to test the efficacy of group guidance services using the group investigation learning model to increase adolescent assertiveness. This research uses a one-group pretest-posttest research design to achieve the research objectives. The research subjects were six students at State Junior High School. The techniques and instruments used for data collection were an assertiveness scale. The assertiveness scale was tested for the level of validity and reliability through the Cronbach alpha formula. Furthermore, the data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon test. The results demonstrated a significant increase in student assertiveness after being given group guidance using the group investigation model. This indicates that the group investigation learning model is effective in increasing the assertiveness of adolescents.
The Mediation Role of Internship Satisfaction on Career Intention as Internship Program Results in Indonesia
Authors: Adhikaputri Athiyyah , Martdianty Fanny
Published: July 2024

This study focuses on the role of internship satisfaction as a mediation variable in the relationship between its determinants on Indonesian students’ future career intentions. The factors of internship satisfaction used in this research include individual factors, university support, organizational environment, and job characteristics. Through an online survey, 412 responses related to student internship experience from 159 universities across Indonesia were gathered and analyzed using Structural Equation Methods. The data processing results show that individual and university factors do not significantly affect internship satisfaction and career intention. However, organizational environment and job characteristics positively influence career intention by mediating internship satisfaction. This paper indicates the interesting results, comparing previous studies held in varied contexts. Theoretical and managerial implication for internship practices in Indonesia is also discussed. However, there are some limitations in the contextual conduct of this research, and future research possibilities are also discussed at the end of this paper. Keywords:  Internship satisfaction, Career intention, Organizational environment, Job characteristic
Organizational Culture, Commitment and Teacher Performance: The Role of Job Satisfaction
Authors: Widjajani Susi , Khotimah Khusnul , Suyitno Suyitno , Jatmoko Dwi
Published: July 2024

Teacher performance today is very much needed so that teachers can overcome and anticipate the challenges of changing times. An organization can make several efforts to improve the performance of its members, such as forming a strong organizational culture and commitment and creating job satisfaction for its members. This study aimed to examine the effect of organizational culture and commitment on teacher performance either directly or mediated by job satisfaction. The study respondents were private vocational high school teachers in Purworejo Regency in Indonesia using purposive sampling. The data was collected using a questionnaire, and then the data was processed using the Smart Partial Least Square method. The results indicate that organizational culture has a positive effect on teacher performance, while organizational commitment does not affect performance. Organizational culture and organizational commitment affect job satisfaction. Job satisfaction has an effect on performance. The conclusion from the results of this study is that organizational culture and organizational commitment, and the mediating role of job satisfaction are important factors for improving teacher performance. Keywords: Teacher performance, Organizational culture, Commitment, Job satisfaction
Does Personalized Advertisement Influence Behavioral Intention and Customer Engagement? Study in Gen-Z Instagram Users
Authors: Astuti Rifelly Dewi , Putra Luthfan Fadhila Henryanto
Published: July 2024

There is an increasing study on the effect of personalized advertising from the traditional approach, but few studies have examined the effect of social media advertising, especially Instagram. Using the partial least structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) method, this study examines the effects of personalized advertising perceived by consumers (consisting of perceived personalization, ad credibility, ad skepticism, and ad avoidance) on Instagram toward the reaction of consumers’ attitudes and behavior. This present study involved 421 sample data of Gen-Z Instagram users who had used the social media application in recent weeks during the study. The findings of the study prove that personalized advertising can increase positive responses of consumers (e.g., increase the credibility and attitude of advertisements) and reduce their negative responses to advertisements (e.g., advertising skepticism and advertising avoidance). This positive response is proven to increase the likelihood of consumers buying and their involvement in personalized advertising. The implication and recommendation are also provided in this paper.Keywords: Personalized advertising, ad credibility, ad skepticism, ad avoidance, attitude towards advertising, Instagram, Gen-Z
Pelatihan Konseling Kognitif Perilaku Budaya Madura bagi Guru Bimbingan dan Konseling
Authors: Hidayah Nur , Ramli M. , AT Andi Mappiare , Fauzan Lutfi , Hanafi Husni
Published: July 2024

This community service is the application of the results of research on the development of Madura's Cognitive Behavioral cultural counseling model that is encompassed in the paradigm of cognitive behavioral counseling based on local wisdom in East Java. The training was carried out through expository activities, discussions, and practices through peer-counseling in the implementation of the Madurese cultural cognitive behavior counseling model. Madurese cultural cognitive behavior counseling model Training has a goal that is intended for junior high school counselors in Malang City and the Madura region, which specifically guides students with Madurese cultural backgrounds in their schools. The outcome of community service is to increase the cognitive behavioral counseling skills of Madurese cultural behavior of the counselors who guide students with Madurese cultural backgrounds in Malang City and the Madura region.Pengabdian pada masyarakat ini merupakan penerapan hasil penelitian tentang pengembangan model konseling Kognitif Perilaku budaya Madura yang terangkup dalam paradigma konseling kognitif perilaku berbasis kearifan lokal Jawa Timur. Pelatihan dilakukan melalui kegiatan ekspositori, diskusi, praktik melalui peer-counseling dalam pelaksanaan model konseling Kognitif Perilaku budaya Madura. Pelatihan keterampilan konseling Kognitif Perilaku budaya Madura ini memiliki sasaran yakni diperuntukkan kepada para konselor SMP di Kota Malang dan wilayah Madura, yang khususnya membimbing siswa berlatar budaya Madura di sekolahnya. Hasil yang ingin dicapai dari pengabdian pada masyarakat ini adalah meningkatnya keterampilan konseling kognitif perilaku budaya Madura para konselor yang membimbing siswa berlatar budaya Madura di Kota Malang dan wilayah Madura.
Pelatihan Google Classroom Bagi Guru Dan Siswa Sekolah Dasar Dalam Pembelajaran Online
Authors: Ismunandar Denni , Senjaya Aan Juhana , Taufan Mochammad , Nurafifah Luthfiyati , Nurhasanah Siti
Published: July 2024

During the Covid-19 Pandemic every school, especially at the elementary school level, was enforced online learning. Therefore, media are needed that can help teachers and students to keep doing the process of teaching and learning activities. One medium that can help teachers and students interact is google classroom. The purpose of this devotion is to assist teachers and students in using Google Classroom media on online learning. The devotional team uses practice and discussion methods in these training activities. The results of this devotion teachers feel helped because by using google classroom can make it easier for teachers to provide materials, assignments, and facilitate the assessment process. In addition, students feel happy because with google classroom students can ask for material that is not yet understood. Pada masa Pandemi Covid-19 setiap sekolah terutama di tingkat sekolah dasar diberlakukan pembelajaran secara online. Oleh karena itu diperlukan media yang dapat membantu guru dan siswa agar tetap melakukan proses kegiatan belajar mengajar. Salah satu media yang dapat membantu guru dan siswa berinteraksi adalah google classroom. Tujuan pengabdian ini adalah membantu guru dan siswa dalam menggunakan media google classroom pada pembelajaran online. Tim pengabdian menggunakan metode praktek dan diskusi dalam kegiatan pelatihan ini. Hasil pengabdian menunjukkan guru merasa terbantu karena dengan menggunakan google classroom dapat mempermudah guru dalam memberikan materi, tugas, dan mempermudah proses penilaian. Selain itu siswa merasa senang karena dengan google classroom siswa dapat menanyakan materi yang belum dipahami.
Pendampingan Penulisan Karya Ilmiah bagi Guru Berbasis Constructivist Approach di Sekolah Dasar Negeri
Authors: Budiarti Erika Mei , Aziz Abdullah Aminuddin , Sho Imah Dewi Nurus , Azis Ixora Chinensis
Published: July 2024

This community service activity is carried out through the collaboration of the service team with partner institutions through the process of assisting in writing scientific papers to teachers in partner institutions (SDN Blimbing) that takes place effectively and efficiently. The pretest and postest results that were carried out during the mentoring, it can be seen that the process of mentoring activities for writing scientific papers is running successfully. Participants' understanding of the concept of scientific work, writing scientific articles, and searching for articles in internationally reputable journals has increased significantly. However, it still requires full assistance in writing articles, given the background of teachers who have never conducted research or even written scientific articles. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini dilakukan melalui kerjasama tim pengabdian dengan lembaga mitra melalui proses pendampingan penulisan karya ilmiah kepada para guru di lingkungan lembaga mitra (SDN Blimbing) berlangsung secara efektif dan efisien. Hasil pretest dan postest yang dilakukan pada saat pendampingan, dapat diketahui bahwa proses kegiatan pendampingan penulisan karya ilmiah ini berjalan dengan sukses. Pemahaman peserta tentang konsep karya ilmiah, penulisan artikel ilmiah, serta penelusuran artikel pada jurnal bereputasi internasional mengalami peningkatan yang signifikan. Namun demikian masih memerlukan pendampingan penuh dalam pelaksanaan penulisan artikel, mengingat latar belakang guru yang memang belum pernah melakukan penelitian bahkan penulisan artikel ilmiah.
Pengembangan Profesionalisme Guru Melalui Pelatihan dan Pendampingan Penulisan Karya Ilmiah bagi Guru Sekolah Dasar Negeri
Authors: Sobri Ahmad Yusuf , Juharyanto Juharyanto , Prestiadi Dedi , 'Ilmi Achmad Miftachul
Published: July 2024

This service aims to develop the professionalism of elementary school teachers through training and mentoring in scientific writing. The activity was carried out in the KKG Gugus 7, Blimbing District, Malang City, involving 48 teachers as participants. The implementation method was carried out in stages of preparation, socialization, implementation, and evaluation. The results of this service activity were that 25 teachers were able to submit scientific articles to Sinta-indexed national journals and 10 teachers chose to submit their scientific articles to non-Sinta indexed national journals. In addition, there were still 13 teachers who needed revisions to their scientific papers in order to be eligible for submission to Sinta-indexed national journals. Based on the results of the activity, it can be concluded that training and mentoring in scientific writing can be an effective strategy in developing the professionalism of elementary school teachers. Therefore, it is recommended that similar activities be carried out regularly to support the development of teacher professionalism in the field of scientific writing. Pengabdian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan profesionalisme guru SD melalui pelatihan dan pendampingan penulisan karya ilmiah. Kegiatan dilaksanakan pada KKG Gugus 7 Kecamatan Blimbing Kota Malang dengan melibatkan 48 guru sebagai peserta. Metode pelaksanaan kegiatan dilakukan dengan tahapan persiapan, sosialisasi, implementasi, dan evaluasi. Hasil dari kegiatan pengabdian ini adalah sebanyak 25 guru yang berhasil melakukan submit artikel ilmiah pada jurnal nasional terindeks Sinta dan 10 guru memilih untuk submit artikel ilmiahnya pada jurnal nasional tidak terindeks. Selain itu, masih terdapat 13 guru yang memerlukan revisi pada karya ilmiahnya agar layak untuk disubmit pada jurnal nasional terindeks. Berdasarkan hasil kegiatan, dapat disimpulkan bahwa pelatihan dan pendampingan penulisan karya ilmiah dapat menjadi salah satu strategi efektif dalam mengembangkan profesionalisme guru SD. Oleh karena itu, direkomendasikan agar kegiatan serupa dapat dilaksanakan secara rutin dan terus menerus untuk mendukung pengembangan profesionalisme guru dalam bidang penulisan karya ilmiah.
Penerapan Online Collaborative Learning untuk Meningkatkan Technological dan Pedagogical Knowledge Bagi Guru PAUD
Authors: Susilaningsih Susilaningsih , Oktaviani Herlina Ike , Ulfa Saida , Slamet Taufik Ikhsan
Published: July 2024

Abstract: The challenge for PAUD teachers in the 4.0 revolution era is to deal directly with the Alpha generation. Generation Alfa is the generation born in 2010 whose birth was exposed to technology. There needs to be an increase in pedagogic and technological abilities for PAUD teachers so that they can adjust the characteristics of their students. The purpose of this training activity is that teachers can apply collaborative online learning to increase technological and pedagogic knowledge. The training methods are lectures, role playing, and practice. The results of this activity were seen from the results of the pre-test and post-testt which showed that of the 30 trainees there were 3 teachers whose grades decreased while 27 teachers increased. This shows the success of this training in increasing pedagogic and technological knowledge for PAUD teachers.Abstrak: Tantangan  Guru PAUD di era revolusi 4.0 adalah berhadapan langsung dengan generasi Alfa. Generasi Alfa adalah generasi yang lahir mulai tahun 2010 yang kelahirannya terpapar teknologi. Perlu adanya peningkatan kemampuan pedagogik dan teknologi untuk guru PAUD sehingga dapat menyesuaikan karakteristik peserta didiknya. Tujuan kegiatan pelatihan ini adalah guru dapat menerapkan pembelajaran online secara kolaborasi untuk menambah pengetahuan teknologi dan pedagogik. Metode pelatihannya adalah ceramah, role playing, dan praktek. Hasil dari kegiatan ini dilihat dari hasil pre-test dan postest yang menunjukkan dari 30 peserta pelatihan ada 3 orang guru yang nilainya menurun sedangkan 27 guru meningkat. Hal tersebut menunjukkan keberhasilan pelatihan ini dalam meningkatkan pengetahuan pedagogik dan teknologi untuk guru PAUD.
Challenges and prospects of Chinese language post-covid-19 pandemic
Authors: Rudiansyah  , Julina
Published: July 2024

The Covid-19 pandemic has an impact on the world of education, including higher education. The existence of this corona virus outbreak hinders teaching and learning activities that usually take place face-to-face. Even so, this pandemic was able to accelerate education 4.0. The learning system is carried out remotely by utilizing information technology. As time goes by, Mandarin is believed to be the second language in the world. The entry of Mandarin into Indonesia was marked by the 1998 Reformation incident, in which suddenly Mandarin began to mushroom in many places. The prospects and challenges of Mandarin, including other foreign languages, are regulated in the National Language Politics and National Language Policy. However, in its implementation in society, it is still running as if without direction. This paper is entitled 'Challenges and Prospects of Chinese Language Post-Covid-19 Pandemic'. This paper aims to provide insight and fresh air related to post-pandemic Mandarin learning. The research method used is a qualitative method and is presented starting from the descriptive, analytical, and comparative stages. The results of this study are information about the prospects and challenges of learning Mandarin in Indonesia after the Covid-19 pandemic.
La Adaptación de la Generación 1.5 de los Inmigrantes Chinos en España
Authors: Shi Zhilong
Published: July 2024

Desde la década de 1980, los inmigrantes chinos en España han experimentado un crecimiento rápido y constante, emergiendo como una parte significativa de la sociedad española. En comparación con la primera generación de inmigrantes chinos que se establecieron en España (padres), la generación 1.5 (hijos) muestra más características de la vida española. Sin embargo, debido a la identidad china natural, surgen conflictos culturales inevitables durante el proceso de socialización local. En el choque de las dos culturas, la pregunta de “¿dónde pertenezco?” se convierte en una fuente persistente de confusión de identidad. Este artículo toma las interacciones culturales entre los inmigrantes de la generación 1.5 y la cultura española local como punto de partida para explorar la adaptación cultural de la nueva generación de inmigrantes chinos en España. Los hallazgos de la investigación revelan que la generación 1.5 de inmigrantes chinos en España enfrenta desafíos como la separación familiar, la discriminación y la búsqueda de empleo, pero demuestran un fuerte compromiso con la familia y el negocio familiar, y encuentran una identidad cultural única entre la cultura española y la china.
Enhancing Food Service Sales through AI and Automation in Convenience Store Kitchens
Authors: Sachani Dipakkumar Kanubhai , Dhameliya Niravkumar , Mullangi Kishore , Anumandla Sunil Kumar Reddy , Vennapusa Sai Charan Reddy
Published: July 2024

According to one study, AI and automation may boost convenience store kitchen food service sales. The primary goals were to study how AI and automation technologies boost revenue, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency. A review used secondary data from industry reports, case studies, and academic literature. Significant findings show that AI-driven predictive analytics improve inventory management by precisely estimating demand and decreasing waste and stockouts. Automatic cooking technology maintains food quality and speed, while self-service kiosks and mobile ordering platforms personalize client experiences and ease ordering, increasing sales and repeat business. Regulators must handle data privacy concerns and help workers adjust to new technologies. By meeting changing consumer expectations and operational constraints, convenience store kitchens can achieve sustainable growth and competitive advantage with strategic AI and automation.
Robust Control of Contact-Rich Robots via Neural Bayesian Inference
Authors: Ashenafi Nardos Ayele
Published: July 2024

We provide several data-driven control design frameworks for contact-rich robotic systems. These systems exhibit continuous state flows and discrete state transitions, which are governed by distinct equations of motion. Hence, it is difficult to design a single policy that can control the system in all modes. Typically, hybrid systems are controlled by multi-modal policies, each manually triggered based on observed states. However, as the number of potential contacts increase, the number of policies can grow exponentially and the control-switching scheme becomes too complicated to parameterize. To address this issue, we design contact-aware data-driven controllers given by deep-net mixture of experts. This architecture automatically finds a switching-control scheme that can achieve the desired overall performance of the system, and a gating network, which determines the region of validity of each expert, based on the observed states.

Additionally, we address the adverse effects of model uncertainties in the control of contact-rich robots. Lack of accurate environmental models can misrepresent the effects of contact forces on the system. Policies designed from such models can lead to poor performance or even instability. In particular, we demonstrate the effects of system parameter uncertainties and measurement errors on the overall performance of the system. Then, we design data-driven stochastic controllers that combine the stability properties of passivity-based control with the robustness properties of Bayesian learning.