bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Moderating Role of Self-Efficacy in the Relationship Between ICT Literacy and Students’ Self-Concept in Inquiry-Based Learning
Authors: Yanuarto Wanda Nugroho , Anggoro Subuh , Setyaningsih Eka , Fukui Masanori
Published: December 2024

This study focuses on inquiry-based teaching and learning (IN), emphasizing the development of students' self-efficacy (SEDU), self-concept (PP), and information and communication technology literacy (TIK). Students are encouraged to prioritize the learning process over grades or competition, to develop a sense of competence and autonomy, and to focus on broader skill development rather than purely technical objectives. The purpose of this research was to evaluate the performance of SEDU, PP, and TIK within an IN framework. A quantitative approach with a cross-sectional survey design was employed to collect and analyze data. This study investigates the relationships among SEDU, PP, TIK, and IN. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire, and the relationships between these variables were analyzed using structural equation modeling (SEM). The sample consisted of 631 elementary school teachers and 224 mathematics education students from the University of Muhammadiyah Purwokerto, Indonesia. The analysis revealed statistically significant interactions among SEDU, PP, TIK, and IN. Additionally, SEDU was identified as a moderating factor in the interaction between PP, TIK, and IN. These findings suggest that SEDU has the potential to enhance classroom enrichment in IN settings for students with high levels of PP and TIK. This study contributes to the existing literature on instructional feedback and inquiry-based learning by providing recommendations for fostering effective IN classrooms. Specifically, it highlights the importance of enhancing students' technological competencies and personal growth to maximize the benefits of inquiry-based education.
Perantau Bugis dalam Narasi Sejarah: Sebuah Kritik Historiografi
Authors: Umar Umar
Published: December 2024

Buginese migrants are present in various historical narratives. Every historian also has a different way of presenting their narrating process. Those historical narratives gave birth to various notions of Buginese migrants. One of the notions often attributed by historians to Buginese migrants is that their lives are almost always associated with the sea. The purpose of this research is to examine how historians present Buginese migrants in their historical narratives. This research uses the historical narrative research model developed by Hayden White. There are three concepts elaborated by Hayden White used in this study, namely, the concepts of “representation,” “individual,” and “morals.” These concepts are theoretical tools for analyzing four historical texts about Buginese migrants. The results of these analyses become a historiographical critique. This research found that every historian has a different identification of Buginese migrants in each of their narratives. The Buginese people in Johor are identified as closely connected with power by Kesuma. Buginese people in Bali are associated with trade by Suwitha. The Buginese people in Kamal Muara are closely associated with fishermen by Said and Prabowo. Lastly, Buginese people in Ambon are associated with Islam by Soleh. Each historian has a different position in narrating Buginese migrants. Their tendencies are affected by their own background.
THE DIFFERENCES OF PROBLEM-FOCUSED COPING IN STUDENTS MAJORING IN HUMANITIES AND NON-HUMANITIES MAJORS
Authors: Utami Stefanni Cahyani , Widodo Yohanes Heri
Published: December 2024

This research aims to: (1) Find out whether there are differences in problem-focused coping in students majoring in humanities and non-humanities. (2) Find out how high problem- focused coping is for students majoring in humanities. (3) Knowing how high problem-focused coping is for students majoring in non-humanities. (4) Knowing which problem-focused coping scale items are identified and which items on the problem-focused coping scale are identified as low. This study is a comparative quantitative study that involves 200 respondents who are active students of the 2020-2022 batch of Sanata Dharma University Yogyakarta. There are two types of questionnaires in collecting the data in this study, there are an open questionnaire to determine the study program and class, and a closed questionnaire with a Likert Scale to calculate the problem-focused coping items of the students between the two sample groups. The questionnaire consists of 33 valid items, categorized into five aspects: self-activity, planning, minimizing competitive activities, self-control, and social support. The questionnaire's Alpha Cronbach reliability index was 0.722. As the assumption results were not met, the researcher used the Mann Whitney non-parametric t-test with the assistance of JASP 0.16.0.0 for Windows. The results of this study are: (1) There is a significant difference in problem-focused coping between students majoring in humanities and students majoring in non-humanities; (2) The level of problem-focused coping of students majoring in humanities tends to be in the high category; (3) The level of problem-focused coping of students majoring in non-humanities tends to be in the high category; (4) There are eight items with the number of item score achievements that are identified as moderate. So, the researchers propose guidance topics with the themes: (1) Deft in overcoming problems; (2) Planned life makes happy; (3) Building healthy relationships (4) Building positive openness.
KORELASI PERSEPSI SISWA TENTANG KEDISIPLINAN GURU DENGAN HASIL BELAJAR SISWA
Authors: Barek Paulina Palan , Sarwono Robertus Budi
Published: December 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk : (1) mengetahui tingkat persepsi siswa tentang kedisiplinan guru. (2 ) mengetahui tingkat hasil belajar siswa kelas XI AK mata pelajaran jasa dagang manufaktur. (3) mengetahui ada tidaknya hubungan antara persepsi siswa tentang kedisiplinan guru dengan hasil belajar siswa. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian kuantitatif dengan desain penelitian korelasi. Penelitian ini dilakukan di SMK Negeri 1 Depok Sleman Yogyakarta. Subjek penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas XI Akuntansi yang berjumah 108 siswa. Skala yang digunakan adalah skala persepsi siswa tentang kedisiplinan guru dengan hasil belajar siswa dengan skor item valid yaitu 48 item dan memiliki indek reliabilitas Alpa Cronbach sebesar 0,804. Skala persepsi siswa tentang kedisiplinan guru dengan hasil belajar siswa disusun berdasarkan aspek kedisiplinan guru dengan indikatorNya adalah : (1) Konsistensi dalam Penerapan Aturan, (2) Tepat Waktu dan Kesiapan Mengajar, (3) Pengaturan Kelas yang Efektif, (4) Komunikasi yang Efektif, (5) Pemberian Umpan Balik yang Konstruktif. Uji korelasi dalam penelitian ini mengunakan Pearson Product Moment yang dibantu menggunakan Program SPSS 23. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa : (1) Terdapat hubungan yang negatif antara persepsi siswa tentang kedisiplinan guru dengan hasil belajar siswa dengan nilai Pearson Product Moment 0,151 dan ρ-value 120 yang artinya masuk dalam kategori sangat lemah. (2) Tingkat persepsi siswa tentang kedisiplinan guru berada pada kategori netral 41%. (3) Tingkat hasil belajar siswa berada pada kategori tinggi 37%.
PERSEPSI SISWA TERHADAP LAYANAN KONSELING INDIVIDUAL PADA SISWA KELAS XI SMA STELLA DUCE 2 YOGYAKARTA TAHUN AJARAN 2022/2023
Authors: Devani Vincensia Amara , Setyandari Anatasia
Published: December 2024

This research aims to: (1) describe class XI students' perceptions of individual counseling services at SMA Stella Duce 2 Yogyakarta, (2) find out suggestions for guidance topics to help students understand and have a good perspective on individual counseling services. This type of research is quantitative descriptive. The research subjects were 88 class XI students of SMA Stella Duce 2 Yogyakarta. Data collection used a perception scale with 49 valid items and had a Cronbach Alpha reliability index of 0.925. The data collection technique uses a questionnaire with a Likert scale and is arranged based on aspects of perception: (1) affective, (2) conative, (3) cognitive. The results of the research show that there is a perception of students participating in individual counseling services in class individual at school. Then, in the perception item scores there are 26 (53.10%) perception items in the very good category, then there are 2 (4, 10%) perception items in the good category, there are 4 (8.20%) perception items in the sufficient category, and 17 items in the poor category (34.70%). Researchers propose guidance topics based on poor item scores with affective aspects (6 items), conative aspects (6 items), and cognitive aspects (5 items).
Scientific, inquiry, and animation integration: The IPSIA learning model in chemistry
Authors: Siregar, Rabiyatul Adawiyah , Ndruru Sun Theo Constan Lotebulo , Lubis Armansyah , Siregar Ali Akbar , Siregar Nurhijriyah Kam
Published: December 2024

This study addresses the issue of low active participation among students in chemistry learning, as well as their difficulties in understanding macroscopic, microscopic, and symbolic concepts, which contribute to unsatisfactory learning outcomes. To tackle these challenges and enhance students' performance in chemistry, a valid, practical, and effective IPSIA learning model was developed. The research employed a development approach based on the ADDIE (Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, and Evaluate) model, beginning with a thorough analysis of the curriculum. This was followed by the design of the IPSIA model, which was validated using a questionnaire instrument. The results of the validity test scored 98, categorizing it as "very good." Additionally, the practical test of the IPSIA model also received a score of 98, indicating that it is user-friendly. During the implementation phase, the effectiveness of the model was assessed through test results. The improvement in students' chemistry learning was evidenced by normalized gain scores: 0.57 for the control class and 0.72 for the experimental class at Senior High School (SMA) 2 Padangsidimpuan, as well as 0.52 for the control class and 0.64 for the experimental class at SMA 5 Padangsidimpuan. These findings demonstrate that the IPSIA learning model is valid, practical, and effective in improving students' chemistry learning outcomes.
Clima escolar en la clase de Educación Física: percepción de estudiantes secundarios
Authors: Landeros-Díaz Emilia , Castillo-Retamal Marcelo , Castillo Retamal Franklin
Published: December 2024

El propósito de este estudio fue conocer la percepción de los estudiantes secundarios de un colegio en una ciudad del centro sur de Chile respecto al clima escolar en las clases de Educacion Física. La investigación fue de carácter cuantitativo-descriptivo y el instrumento utilizado fue un cuestionario adaptado del California School Climate Inventory propuesto por Khoury-Kassabri (2004), el que cuenta con tres dimensiones: normas claras, apoyo de profesores y participación. La muestra del estudio fue de 176 estudiantes chilenos de 1° a 4° medio. En términos de análisis y resultados, un porcentaje de 77,8% de los estudiantes está de acuerdo con que los docentes son justos con ellos y un 68,8% confirma que tiene una buena relación con el profesor. Se concluye que los estudiantes en este establecimiento se encuentran en su mayoría conformes con el trato, disposición y apoyo que otorgan los profesores de la asignatura.
Scleritis in systemic diseases
Authors: Pyza Aneta , Piórek Jakub , Alsoubie Ismael , Papachristoforou Natalie , Ueno Anthony , Kaczmarek Julia , Wolińska Natalia , Papież Monika , Pigoński Alan , Sajak-Hydzik Katarzyna , Pawlicka Ilona , Piskorz Agnieszka , Kozak Maciej , Roszkowska Anna Maria
Published: December 2024

This paper discusses scleritis in the course of systemic autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, nodular arteritis and granulomatosis with vasculitis. In addition, treatment suggestions based on the available literature are presented. Patients with scleritis resulting from an underlying disease should be twardiagnosed as soon as possible and given appropriate and effective treatment. Untreated or poorly treated scleritis or underlying disease can lead to severe damage to ocular tissues, loss of vision and eventually even blindness. A meticulous medical history, detailed ophthalmic examination and a series of targeted investigations as part of a multidisciplinary approach to detect any systemic disease are important in the management of scleritis. Rheumatoid arthritis remains the most common systemic rheumatic disease and the most common systemic condition associated with scleritis.
Termosonikasyon ve Mikrodalga Ön İşlemlerinin Kırmızı Pancar (Beta vulgaris L.) Pestilinin İnce Tabaka Kuruma Kinetiği Üzerine Etkileri
Authors: Ersoyak Neslihan , Koç Alibaşoğlu Elif , Acoğlu Çelik Büşra , Yolcı Ömeroğlu Perihan
Published: December 2024

Meyve ve sebzelerin zengin biyoaktif bileşenler içermesi, pestillerin fonksiyonel bir atıştırmalık olarak tüketilmesini cazip kılmaktadır. Koyu kırmızı bir kök sebzesi olan pancar (Beta vulgaris L.), sağlık üzerindeki olumlu etkileri ve zengin besin içeriği ile son yıllarda dikkat çekmiştir. Bu çalışmanın amacı, termosonikasyon ve mikrodalga ön işlemlerinin fonksiyonel bir atıştırmalık olarak geliştirilen kırmızı pancar pestilinin ince tabaka kuruma kinetiği üzerindeki etkilerini araştırmaktır. Ayrıca ön işlem süresini ve etkisini azaltmak için pestil herlesinin suda çözünür kuru madde oranını geleneksel yöntemlerde uygulanan 40°Brix (Bx) değerinden 15-20°Bx’e düşürme olanağının irdelenmesi hedeflenmiştir. Yapılan çalışma sırasında pestil herlesine uygulanan ön işlemlere bağlı olarak kuruma süresi 75-120 dakika arasında değişmiştir. Geleneksel haşlama yöntemine alternatif olarak uygulanan termosonikasyon ön işlemi, kuruma süresini %4-10 aralığında azaltmıştır. Kuruma süresi, termosonikasyon ve mikrodalga ön işleme yöntemlerinin birlikte uygulanmasıyla %12-22 aralığında azalmıştır. Dolayısıyla farklı ön işlem uygulamaları, kırmızı pancar pestillerinin kuruma süresi ve buna bağlı olarak kuruma hızını etkilemiştir. Kırmızı pancar pestillerinin kuruma davranışına en uygun ince tabaka matematiksel modellerinin belirlendiği çalışmada, ön işlem koşulları değiştikçe kurutma kinetiğini açıklayan en uygun model de değişmiştir. Pestillerin efektif nem difüzyon katsayısı (m2/s) 8.9110-8-1.1410-7 arasında değişmiştir.
Endangered Ostericum palustre – ecological spectrum in the Natura 2000 Bagno Bubnów site and protection methods
Authors: Sienkiewicz-Paderewska Dorota , Paderewski Jakub
Published: December 2024

PLB 060001 Bagno Bubnów is situated within the boundaries of the Polesie National Park, Poland, representing one of the most significant wetland areas in Europe. It is home to protected phytocenoses and associated flora, including Ostericum palustre (ANKPA), a species covered by the Habitats Directive, the Bern Convention, and strict species protection in Poland. ANKPA is a species of Community importance, requiring the designation of an area within the Natura 2000 network. In Poland, it is classified as a vulnerable species. The current global trend of its population remains uncertain. The IUCN emphasises that there is insufficient data to determine its status. This paper presents geobotanical findings from Bagno Bubnów (2021–2022). Based on these findings, the conditions of ANKPA’s occurrence were determined. These include the physicochemical properties of soils and the syntaxonomic structure of phytocoenoses it inhabits. In the study area, ANKPA grew mainly in phytocoenoses of the Molinion alliance. The analysis indicates that ANKPA exhibits a broad ecological spectrum with respect to numerous habitat parameters. ANKPA was most frequently observed in eutrophic habitats. These habitats had an average organic matter content of 14.73% and an average organic carbon content of 6.7%. The pH of these habitats was neutral, averaging 7.14. They were also saturated with basic cations, with calcium being predominant (average saturation 95.8%). Findings demonstrate that PLB 060001 Bagno Bubnów is a significant location for the conservation of ANKPA. Furthermore, the environmental conditions at this site are conducive to the survival of this species.
“No Magic in Being Lost”: Conservative Sentiment in Ling Ma’s Severance
Authors: Peters Ingo
Published: December 2024

Ling Ma’s post-apocalyptic novel Severance (2018), like many examples of the genre, has generally been interpreted as a progressive work. This essay contends, however, that it expresses a conservative disposition as English philosopher Michael Oakeshott defined it, with clear preferences for the familiar over the unknown and a disdain for utopias. A close reading of Severance through the lens of Oakeshott’s philosophy reveals that change is shown as negative, since both the world after a deadly pandemic strikes and pre-2010 New York are portrayed as diminished by disruption – and as devoid of a sense of adventure that might otherwise turn disruption interesting. Furthermore, the novel warns of ideology and teleology: the apocalypse remains unexplained and is not used to communicate criticism or lessons, while the progressive and totalitarian characters that aim to impose a grand vision on the rest are ridiculed, and the personal and the private appear as tantamount. Finally, laissez-faire capitalism and the neo-liberal state are criticized not so much for their inherent exploitation, but for forcing a lifestyle onto people that is without alternative, that they did not choose, that (through the hegemony of work) leads to a profanation of life, and that causes an erosion of tradition.
“But Here Comes the Water…” —Dam-Induced Displacement and Resettlement in the Technological and Hydroelectric Landscapes of Portugal’s New State (1933–1974)
Authors: Pereira André
Published: December 2024

This ongoing research considers the submersion of villages by dams during the construction of the Portuguese electrical grid as phenomenon that stemmed from (and sheds light on) the construction of the technological landscapes of the Estado Novo (New State) regime (1933-74). Among the many cases of submerged villages recorded in this period, only two have been the subject of research so far: Vilarinho da Furna and Luz, submerged in 1972 and 2002, respectively. However, dam-induced displacement spanned most of the twentieth century, peaking in the 1950s after the state began to actively participate in the construction of the national electric grid, through Law n.º 2002 (1944). Borrowing from Cernea’s “Impoverishment Risks and Reconstruction” model to analyse archival sources and read them along and against the grain, I focus on Portuguese episodes of “Dam-Induced Displacement and Resettlement” to spotlight both how “those who were in the way of progress” acted upon the prospect of displacement and how they were acknowledged—by the companies, by the State—in the shaping of the Portuguese hydroelectric landscapes— through the articulation of programs for internal colonization, the renewal of rural housing or the revision of policies regarding expropriation.
Layers of Tradition in Lilla Bulyovszky’s Travelogue
Authors: Kucserka Zsófia
Published: December 2024

The paper offers an analysis of Lilla Bulyovszky’s Norwegian travelogue, published in 1866. An important context for the interpretation is the socio-historical connections of the author’s biography, particularly her conflicts concerning gender and nationality. Lilla Bulyovszky’s subversive career led to a deprivation of her social roles in two senses: the contemporary press responded to both her “anti-national” and “unfeminine” behaviour with discursive exclusion. The second part of the paper tries to identify the cultural and literary historical traditions that enabled Lilla Bulyovszky to write Norvégiából: Úti emlékek in a way that bears virtually no marks of her conflicts concerning social roles. The comparative investigation ends with the conclusion that the travelogues produced by classical authors of European literature (especially Dante), and female writers (above all, Mary Wollstonecraft and Polixéna Wesselényi) provided a tradition to build on and to continue for Lilla Bulyovszky. The confidential conversational tone of her travelogue was the result of a conscious connection to available traditions.
Women Artists of the Hungarian Avant-Garde and Their Connections to the Cobra Group
Authors: Balázs Imre József
Published: December 2024

One of the most fascinating examples of networked art groups in 20th century art history, the Cobra art movement (1948‒1951), disrupted the logic of center-periphery relations in art through a model of cooperation between artistic hubs, in this case, Copenhagen, Brussels and Amsterdam, as the name of the group suggests. However, Cobra soon became a model that was easy to extend to further connections and hubs, including Scandinavia and East Central Europe. Unexpected and mutual exchanges occurred within this artistic network. The article explores these exchanges through two lesser-known episodes of Cobra’s East Central European connections. Hungarian women artists like Margit Eppinger Weisz and Madeleine Kemény Szemere became involved with the activity of Cobra, and their case studies show specific models of circulating ideas.
Beyond Linear Models: Factors Driving Environmental Action and Circular Economy Transition in Western Balkan Businesses
Authors: Jusufi Nora , Skenderi Nagip
Published: December 2024

This article employs a probit model to analyze the determinants influencing businesses in the Western Balkans to mitigate their environmental impact and assess the feasibility of transitioning to a circular business model. It relies on primary survey data gathered in all Western Balkan countries by professional research agencies in 2022, with a representative sample of approximately 200 businesses per country. The findings reveal that factors such as being an exporting, foreign, innovative, and loan-receiving company increase the likelihood of businesses in the Western Balkans taking measures to reduce their environmental impact. Moreover, being an exporting and loan-receiving company emerges as influential in fostering the belief that a shift to a circular business model is attainable. These insights have profound implications for policymakers and businesses aiming to promote sustainable practices and circular economy initiatives within the Western Balkans. Additionally, this article contributes to policy development and knowledge on environmental and circular practices in developing economies.
Shadow Banking in Central and Eastern Europe: Specificities and Drivers
Authors: Bethlendi András , Mérő Katalin , Orlovits Zsanett
Published: December 2024

The paper analyses the specificities and drivers of the shadow banking (SB) system in eleven Central and Eastern European (CEE) EU member states for 2004-2019. It contributes to the understanding of the CEE SB in terms of how the structural features of the financial and banking system determine its development. The SB system of the region is much smaller, and its structure is less complex and significantly different from that of developed European countries: the role of capital market intermediaries is smaller, while the role of nonbank lenders is larger. Specific features of the CEE financial system include the dominance of banks, the relative underdevelopment of capital markets, the dominance of foreign ownership, and, until the mid-2010s, the reliance on foreign interbank funding in several countries. Indeed, as the results of our panel regression show, regional specificities in the structural characteristics of financial systems are key for the development of the SB.
Impact of in-work Benefits on Work Incentives in Croatia: A Microsimulation Analysis
Authors: Bezeredi Slavko
Published: December 2024

Generous social benefit systems reduce work incentives, which has prompted more than half of the EU countries to introduce some sort of make work pay policies. Previous research for Croatia has shown that certain types of households have very low work incentives. Therefore, this paper aims to analyse the impact of in-work benefits on work incentives of non-employed persons and the poverty rate in Croatia. Using the tax-benefit microsimulation model EUROMOD, which is based on the EU-SILC 2020 data, three hypothetical types of in-work benefits are simulated. The results show that the characteristics and the design of in-work benefits are essential, and the choice of the appropriate type of benefit depends on the policy objectives. This paper is the first to analyze the impact of in-work benefits on the work incentives of all non-employed persons in Croatia.
Porter-Type Regional Agglomerations, Export Performance, and Inclusive Regional Policy: An Empirical Assessment of Turkish Manufacturing Sector
Authors: Erkul Abdullah , Kırankabeş Mustafa Cem
Published: December 2024

This study aims to evaluate the medium-term impact of regional agglomerations in the manufacturing sector of Turkey on export performance. To this end, we identified Porter-type agglomerations in ISIC two-digit manufacturing sectors for 58 NUTS-3 regions and the 2008-2019 period. In the empirical analysis section, we used a two-way fixed effects panel data model to analyze the effects of these agglomerations on sectoral export performance. The findings indicate that the advantages of Porter-type agglomeration are limited to certain mid-tech sectors. Also, labor-intensive low-tech manufacturing sectors are found to have no agglomeration advantages in export performance compared to mid-tech sectors. The findings indicate a technology policy need and an inclusive smart specialization strategy (3S) to enhance productivity and export competitiveness.
A review study of the use of ChatGPT in EFL classes: systematic review
Authors: Gutai Gábor , Klímová Blanka , Lora Antonio Pareja
Published: December 2024

This paper explores the rapidly growing impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education, with a focus on its integration into teaching English as a Foreign Language (EFL). AI offers educators new opportunities to innovate and enhance the teaching process. This review aims to provide a thorough analysis of AI, specifically ChatGPT, in EFL classrooms, highlighting both the perspectives of teachers and learners. The study centers on university instructors who have incorporated ChatGPT into their daily English teaching practices. Research data was sourced from databases Scopus and Web of Science, with relevant studies selected based on predetermined criteria. Findings indicate that EFL teachers value ChatGPT for its ability to offer instant explanations, create supplementary teaching materials, and promote student engagement through interactive sessions. However, concerns persist regarding certain limitations of the chatbot, indicating the need for further refinements. The study emphasizes the importance of training and guiding educators in using AI tools effectively to minimize potential challenges. Lastly, it calls for more experimental research to further assess ChatGPT’s role and effectiveness in EFL teaching.
Revisiting the narrative theory of genres: Critiquing Jürgen Habermas's Communicative Action
Authors: Singh Sharanpal , Goyal Shilpi
Published: December 2024

The world is deeply connected through narratives, which enrich its stories and meanings. Tales about others and us bring vibrancy to life, making existence more dynamic. Critical Discourse Studies analyse these narratives, with the Discourse Historical Approach being a prominent method. This approach emphasises the centrality of narratives while integrating elements like comedy, tragedy, irony, and romance, as suggested by Frye. Such integration not only enhances causality, an essential aspect of textual analysis but also ensures that other essential features like conflict remain significant. By combining social dimensions with storytelling, this approach offers a more profound understanding of narratives. Habermas's theory of communicative action plays a vital role here, enhancing the semantic depth of the Discourse Historical Approach. It provides a solid foundation for analysing genres and narratives, making the process more authentic and insightful. Together, these methods create a robust framework for exploring how stories shape meaning and enrich discourse.
Transliteration in the translation of Mandela's Long Walk to Freedom
Authors: Malele Nomsebenzi
Published: December 2024

Translating from a developed language like English into an African language may be daunting. This is because African languages like isiNdebele and isiZulu may lack some standardised terminologies for specific terms of the developed source language. When African language translators face complicated terms from a source language that do not have appropriate equivalents, they resort to transliteration as a term-creation strategy. This paper aims to compare the extent to which translators of both Ikhambo Elide Eliya Ekululekweni (isiNdebele) and Uhambo Olude Oluya Enkululekweni (isiZulu) have used transliteration as a term-creation strategy, and the impact this strategy had in enabling the readers of the isiNdebele and isiZulu version of Nelson Mandela's biography to access the source text easily. This paper is, therefore, qualitative and comparative. The researcher will describe transliteration used in both the isiZulu and isiNdebele versions. A corpus-based method of collecting data (from both translated biographies) was used. A theory of dynamic or functional equivalence formed the principle against which both translations were viewed. The findings are that transliteration in both languages, isiZulu and isiNdebele, has been overly used even in cases where coined known terms exist in these target languages.
Investigation of the Rock Destruction Influence in the Increased Rock Pressure Zones on the Stability of Preparatory Mine Workings
Authors: Nazarenko Valentyn , Brui Hanna , Kuchin Oleksandr
Published: December 2024

The issue of determining the size of pillars of various types and purposes is very important, as it is closely related to the issues of completeness of excavation of mineral reserves, as well as ensuring the stability of protected workings.

The purpose of this work is to study the behavior of the massif in the zones of increased mining pressure, to evaluate its stress-strain state for justification of the optimal parameters of pillars, which is a very urgent scientific task in the conditions of the converged formations of the Western Donbass.

To analyze the stress-strain state of the rock massif area in the area of preparatory excavations, falling into the zones of increased mining pressure, the volumetric problem was solved using the finite element method. The problem was solved using Cosmos Works software. In order to determine the size of the pillar satisfying the requirements of completeness of excavation and safety of preparatory workings, this parameter was varied from 25m to 40m with an interval of 2m.

The work contains the results of monitoring the condition of mine workings as the longwall is approaching up to its stoppage. On the basis of modeling of the stress-strain state of the massif with linkage of the actual state of the drifts according to the monitoring results, the optimum parameters of the pillar are determined, which in the considered conditions are 37 meters.
The Influence of Blast Holes Stemming on the Breaking Yield of Rocks Fragmented with Explosives
Authors: Rădeanu Cristian , Garaliu-Buşoi Bogdan , Radermacher Ladislau
Published: December 2024

Stemming of blast holes is an essential operation for controlled explosions, serving the purpose of filling the voids left after loading with explosives. This process prevents the escape of gases produced during the explosion, which have a pressure of around 10,000 daN/cm², and enhances the breaking effect while reducing dust and noise. Efficient use of stemming can significantly reduce the consumption of explosives and, consequently, the costs of rock fragmentation through drilling and blasting operations, allowing a reduction in explosive consumption by 20-25%. Furthermore, improper stemming of blast holes results in low breaking efficiency, large material granulation, misfires, and, in other words, increased costs for drilling, blasting, and crushing operations, as well as potential accident hazards due to misfires. In this article, we will explore the materials used for stemming, the technologies employed, and improvement proposals to maximize the efficiency and safety of mining operations, leading to more efficient and safer use of explosives in rock fragmentation operations, enhancing breaking efficiency while reducing associated costs and risks.
Exogenous Variables and their Influence on Domestic Credit Provision in Nigeria: Evidence from Quantile Regression
Authors: Nzeh Innocent Chile
Published: December 2024

The relevance of domestic credit to an economy has spurred interest in studies that seek to examine the factors that determine it. In this study, the focus is to evaluate the role of exogenous factors in influencing domestic credit provision in Nigeria. The study used a monthly dataset that covered the period from 2007M12 to 2024M5 under the framework of quantile regression. The findings of the study reveal that oil price had a positive and significant impact on domestic credit provision at all the quantiles, while world interest rate had a negative and significant impact on domestic credit provision at the 25th quintile. The exchange rate and bank reserves exerted a positive and significant impact on domestic credit provision at all the quantiles, while the impact of the Treasury bills rate was positive and significant only at the 25th and 50th quantiles. The study suggests that, in regulating credit provision in Nigeria, monetary authorities should closely monitor these exogenous variables as well as exchange rate movement.
Assessing the Consequences of Natural Disasters on Sustainability in Rural Municipalities: Evidence from Loška Dolina
Authors: Bobek Vito , Lipovac Blanka , Horvat Tatjana
Published: December 2024

This study examines the impact of natural disasters on the sustainable development of the rural municipality of Loška Dolina, focusing on the 2014 ice storm and subsequent floods. Through semi-structured interviews with seven key stakeholders, including local government, civil protection, and affected individuals, the research analyzes the disasters' effects on the economic, social, and environmental pillars of sustainability. The ice storm damaged forests and infrastructure, while floods caused soil contamination and habitat disruption. Despite these challenges, the community showed resilience and increased climate awareness. The SWOT analysis highlights both opportunities in the timber industry and challenges in disaster preparedness. The study emphasizes integrating disaster risk reduction into sustainable development planning.
Rural School as a Centre of Physical Activity of a Child at Early School Age
Authors: Nadachewicz Katarzyna
Published: December 2024

A rural school can play a key role as a centre of physical activity, supporting students in developing positive attitudes towards their own bodies and healthy lifestyles in line with the holistic pedagogy approach. The purpose of the present article is to analyse the physical activity of students attending grades 1–3 in a rural environment, and the ways in which the school promotes physical activity amongst them. As many as 135 students in grades 1–3 from rural schools participated in the analysis. Also, the article features interviews with 8 early childhood education teachers. The results show that students prefer a variety of physical activities, undertaken both during physical education classes and additional outside activities. They enjoy riding a bike, riding a scooter as well as playing with siblings and friends. Teachers promote physical activity through participation in national and local programmes and organization of sports activities and events. The rural school, owing to the proximity of nature and large green areas, has the potential to become a centre of physical activity for children. Organizing physical activities, integrating physical activity with education, and working closely with the local community are key to promoting healthy and active lifestyles among students. Supporting activities that promote movement and outdoor activities is essential for children so that they can benefit from a wide array of physical activities throughout their lives.
Non-Finite Forms in Translation
Authors: Drăgan Ruxandra
Published: December 2024

English non-finite forms (gerunds, participles, infinitives) are reduced clauses mostly without straightforward equivalents in Romanian, which often makes their translation problematic. Following this idea, the article investigates the translation strategies used to render -ing participial constructions in order to identify the range of syntactic patterns generated in Romanian, and possible translation issues. The study argues that two strategies dominate the picture (literal translation and compensation by splitting) and their selection generally depends on the type of participial construction they translate. The findings also support the view of explicitation as a universal translation strategy (Blum-Kulka 1986, Klaudy and Karoly 2005, Klaudy 2003, 2009, etc.).
Seeking Justice for Poor Southern Whites: The Ethical Writing in “Barn Burning”
Authors: Zhao Fangyu , Huang Furong
Published: December 2024

As the classic work of William Faulkner, “Barn Burning” focuses on the ethical crisis and choice of poor Southern American whites after the slave emancipation in the late 1890s. Taking the poor whites’ ethical crisis as the perspective, this thesis delves into the ethical dilemma, quest, and ethical choice represented by the Snopes family in the shift of power dynamic after the Civil War. Through Snopes’ path for seeking justice for the poor whites, Faulkner appeals for self-reliance and self-reflection within human beings, illustrating the potential for individuals to break free from the constraints of external dilemmas and secure justice and ethical value for all.
From the Booth to the Cloud – Didactic Observations on Simultaneous Interpreting
Authors: Filimon Eliza Claudia
Published: December 2024

The present study includes observations on on-site (OSI) ans remote (RSI) simultaneous interpreting approached from two perspectives, that of an interpreter and that of a professor. Having taught this audiovisual translation mode for two decades while periodically doing simultaneous interpreting for equally long, I have noticed the added challenges following the 2020 COVID pandemic which have led to an imbalanced adaptation: as a simultneous interpeter, I had to learn rapidly from each obstacle faced when thrown into Remote simultaneous interpreting (RSI), while my teaching approach was informed by my experience. Given that technological advancements take the job market by storm, training in remote simultaneous interpreting need to keep up by focusing on raising awareness of the differences which increase the difficulty of remote oral transfer.
Current Trends and Solutions for Port Energy Supply Transformation: A Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Kļaviņš Aivis , Kirsanovs Vladimirs , Pakere Ieva , Dávid Andrej
Published: December 2024

The energy sector is changing rapidly today. Global warming and other environmental challenges contributed to several international agreements aimed at fostering fossil-to-renewables debt. The energy sector consists of several interconnected sectors. Classically, the focus is on the transformation of the heating and electricity sectors, which has led to significant progress in the transformation of these sectors. The transport sector is an important sub-sector of energy, which can account for up to a third of all energy consumption in some regions and countries of the world. Despite all efforts to promote the greening of the transport sector, the pace of the process and the result achieved are very low. These are a number of reasons, one of which is the diversity of the transport sector. This study focuses on port infrastructure as the most important part of the maritime transport sector. The aim of the study is to identify current directions in relation to port energy infrastructure, main accelerating challenges, as well as possible solutions. The results of the studies show that decarbonisation receives the greatest attention and that active research and development of a number of solutions, including hydrogen, electrification and methanol, are underway.
Twin Rooms – Experimental Facility for Research on Advanced Facades
Authors: Danková Alžbeta , Bielek Boris , Szabó Daniel , Kaniková Kristína , Šveda Michal
Published: December 2024

New or advanced materials, improved structures in construction, and environmental technological principles are being concurrently and constantly implemented across various individual scientific and engineering disciplines. The field of facade engineering is also enriched with these elements, which are combined into larger units and thus create developed modules. These advanced facade modules need to be researched and tested from several perspectives. The testing and evaluation of building envelopes occur in either static boundary conditions (a laboratory) or dynamic conditions (climatic) in real time. The choice of testing method depends on the specific purpose or the phenomenon investigated that is related to the construction of the building envelope.

In 2023, the newly developed Twin Rooms experimental facility was finished and put into operation. The Twin Rooms facility is based on a test cells principle intended for experimental verification, which means it is designed for experimental research on advanced facade elements in dynamic boundary conditions and is focused on the thermal engineering and energy efficiency of buildings. The test cells comprise two identical laboratory rooms and a compensation space inside of a container; as with research on pavilions, they all maintain the same indoor climate. Only the facade elements of the modules tested are exposed to the outdoor climate; such an arrangement makes it possible to determine an exchange of energy between the testing room and the outside environment only through the facade element. This article provides an overview of the experimental equipment, outlines the basic technical parameters of its technological circuits, and details the methodology employed in the experimental measurements.
A Comparative Study: Impact of Fibers on the Interfacial Shear Strength of Geopolymer Concrete
Authors: Sangi Rajashekar , Bollapragada Shesha Sreenivas
Published: December 2024

Cement, which is a significant component of concrete, is used in construction. Unfortunately, during the manufacture of cement, considerable amounts of CO2 are released into the atmosphere. CO2 is the primary greenhouse gas responsible for global warming; finding alternatives to cement is essential to reduce CO2 emissions. Primarily due to its high carbon dioxide emissions, the environmental impact of OPC has prompted the search for sustainable alternative binders. Geopolymer concrete, an eco-friendly substitute, has gained attention for its potential to significantly reduce the carbon footprint associated with construction materials. Constructing large-scale structures with mass concrete leads to the formation of interfaces and joints, thereby creating potentially weak points prone to cracking. These connections may link concrete of various strengths or interface with diverse construction materials, such as steel. Ensuring a cohesive performance in composite concrete structures requires robust bonding at these interfaces, which is typically achieved using shear ties. However, an excess of these ties can hinder construction efficiency. To tackle these challenges concerning the effectiveness and structural stability of the construction, this study aims to assess the effects of polypropylene, steel, and glass fibers on the interfacial shear strength of geopolymer concrete by understanding how these different fibers influence the mechanical properties of geopolymer concrete. It was observed that with the addition of the fibers, strength was increased up to the threshold limit; after that, it was reduced. The results of the investigation showed that the shear strength increment of steel fiber-reinforced GPC is a maximum of 72%; for glass fiber, it was 19%.
Aggression level and self-efficacy in karate practitioners as a leisure-time motor activity
Authors: Predoiu Radu , Ghinea Andrei Lucian , Grants Juris , Nijloveanu Dorina , Predoiu Alexandra
Published: December 2024

Aim.

The investigation of aggressiveness and self-efficacy in karate practitioners as a leisure time activity, as well as in people practicing other types of leisure motor activities.

Material and method.

The study was carried out on a sample of 45 people (19-51 years old), almost half of whom practiced karate as a leisure activity. The participants answered two questionnaires on aggression and self-efficacy. Data were also collected on the number of hours practiced over a week. Statistical analyses were performed using descriptive statistics, difference (t test, U test) and correlation (Spearman) tests.

Results.

The level of aggression is significantly lower in karate as a leisure activity compared to other study participants. Analysis of gender differences revealed that female participants have higher levels than male participants for anger and hostility, verbal aggression and physical aggression, and for self-efficacy male practitioners have slightly increased levels compared to female participants. Through correlation analysis statistically significant relationships were reported between anger and verbal aggression, hostility and verbal aggression, respectively. The data analysis was completed with the interpretation of marginally significant differences according to the number of hours practiced per week, so that it was observed that the higher the level of self-efficacy, the more hours of karate practiced per week by the participants.

Conclusions.

Karate practitioners (as a leisure-time motor activity) are better able to control their reactions and emotions compared to those practicing other leisure motor activities.
A comparative study of the level of physical health between practitioners and non-practitioners of healthy sports activity among physical education teachers in Algeria
Authors: Boufrida Abdelmalek , Jamel Seraiaia , Larbi Mohammed
Published: December 2024

Aim.

The study aimed to determine the significance of engaging in healthy sports and physical activity among physical education and sports professors. It was carried out on a sample of 30 professors,15 practitioners and 15 non-practitioners, who were chosen at random from different secondary schools in Guelma (Algeria)

Material and method.

Three applied physical tests were used to assess the physical activity levels between the practicing and non-practicing professors: the endurance test, the strength and flexibility test, we used the comparative analytical descriptive approach in this investigation, and the Statistical Package for Statistics (SPSS) software was used for statistical processing.

Results.

The study's findings were as follows:

- At a significance level of ≤ 0.05, there is a statistically significant difference in endurance ( Brixie 5-minute test) ) between practitioners and non-practitioners, in favor of practitioners.

- At a significance level of ≤ 0.05, there is a statistically significant difference in Strength ( 2 kg medicine ball throw test) between practitioners and non-practitioners, in favor of practitioners.

- At a significance level of ≤ 0.05, there is a statistically significant difference in Flexibility ( Test of bending the torso forward and lower from standing) between practitioners and non-practitioners, in favor of practitioners.