bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
IMPLEMENTASI PENGELOLAAN PENGETAHUAN UNTUK MENGHADAPI TANTANGAN DIGITALISASI PADA UMKM DI KOTA MEDAN
Authors: Nst Venny Fraya Hartin , Wijaya Doly Muhendy , Azaman Azaman
Published: December 2024

UMKM di Kota Medan dapat lebih meningkatkan kehadiran Digitalisasi secara online dan berinteraksi dengan pelanggan secara lebih mendalam. yang saat ini belum maksimal memanfaatkan teknologi dan perangkat digital secara efektif, dan UMKM di Kota Medan belum memiliki potensi untuk mencapai pertumbuhan dan kesuksesan yang berkelanjutan dalam lanskap bisnis yang terus berkembang. Rumusan Masalah Penelitian ini yaitu Bagaimana Kebijakan Pemerintah dalam Pengelolaan Pengetahuan bagi Pelaku UMKM di Kota Medan; Bagaimana Tantangan Digitalisasi UMKM di Kota Medan; Implementasi Pengelolaan Pengetahuan Untuk Menghadapi Tantangan Digitalisasi Pada UMKM Di Kota Medan. Metode Penelitian yang digunakan yaitu penelitian kualitatif dengan jenis studi pustaka merupakan salah satu cara yang efektif untuk mengumpulkan informasi yang relevan dan mendalam. Hasil Penelitian ini yaitu dengan adanya kebijakan yang mendukung serta bantuan yang diberikan, UMKM di Kota Medan dapat semakin berkembang dan memberikan kontribusi yang signifikan dalam perekonomian; dan menunjukkan bahwa kolaborasi antara pemerintah, pelaku usaha, dan masyarakat sangat diperlukan untuk menciptakan ekosistem yang kondusif bagi pertumbuhan UMKM di Kote Medan, serta Pemerintah perlu memberikan regulasi yang mendukung, pelaku usaha perlu terus berinovasi, dan masyarakat perlu memberikan dukungan secara langsung maupun tidak langsung.
OPTIMALISASI PEMBAGIAN TUGAS DAN PENINGKATAN HUMAN CAPITAL DENGAN INTEGRASI SISTEM IOT DAN DIGITAL MARKETING DI RUMAH PRODUKSI MAKARONI ECHO POLL
Authors: Anam Choirul , Pahlevi Putra Rangga , Candra Dewi Dian , Paramita Niken
Published: December 2024

Rumah Produksi Makaroni Echo Poll menghadapi tantangan dalam pengelolaan manajemen organisasi yang belum tertata dengan baik, terlihat dari distribusi tugas yang tidak merata di antara tujuh karyawan, di mana hanya satu yang bertugas menggoreng dan enam lainnya mengemas cemilan. Ketidakefisienan ini berdampak pada produktivitas dan pertumbuhan usaha. Pengabdian kepada masyarakat (PkM) ini bertujuan untuk mengoptimalkan pembagian tugas dan meningkatkan human capital melalui integrasi sistem Internet of Things (IoT) dan strategi pemasaran digital di Rumah Produksi Makaroni Echo Poll. Pendekatan PkM ini menggunakan metode partisipatif dengan tahapan diagnosis masalah, perancangan sistem berbasis IoT, pelatihan human capital, dan implementasi strategi digital marketing. Data dikumpulkan melalui observasi langsung, wawancara, dan survei kepada karyawan dan manajemen Rumah Produksi Makaroni Echo Poll. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa penerapan sistem IoT mampu meningkatkan efisiensi operasional dengan pemantauan real-time dan distribusi tugas yang lebih merata. Pelatihan human capital berhasil meningkatkan keterampilan karyawan, khususnya dalam bidang digital marketing, yang berdampak positif pada peningkatan penjualan. Integrasi sistem IoT dan strategi digital marketing secara signifikan meningkatkan efisiensi pembagian tugas dan kualitas human capital di Rumah Produksi Makaroni Echo Poll. Peningkatan ini berdampak langsung pada produktivitas dan daya saing usaha.
PENINGKATAN STRATEGI BISNIS DIGITAL DALAM UPAYA UNTUK PROMOSI DAN INFORMASI BRANDING PRODUK BAGI PELAKU UMKM DI KABUPATEN SEMARANG
Authors: Setiadi Teguh , Kusumajaya Robby Andika , Priyadi Priyadi , Wibawa Eka Satria , Sudirman Bagus
Published: December 2024

Strategi yang digunakan para pelaku bisnis dalam memaksimalkan potensi aktivitas digital bisnis yang sedang dilaksanakan. Setiap pelaku bisnis atau perusahaan memiliki strategi digital bisnis yang berbeda-beda, disesuaikan pada kebutuhan dan tujuan yang ingin dicapai. suatu kegiatan pemasaran atau promosi sebuah brand atau produk menggunakan media digital atau internet. Tujuan stategi bisnis adalah untuk menarik promosi dan informasi kepada konsumen dan calon konsumen secara cepat serta tepat. Seperti yang kita ketahui, penerimaan teknologi dan internet di masyarakat sangat luas, sehingga tidak heran jika kegiatan pemasaran secara digital dijadikan pilihan utama oleh para UMKM. Sehingga para pelaku UMKM di desa Tratehmulyo Kecamatan Weleri saling berkompetisi membuat konten yang menarik untuk ditampilkan dalam pemasarannya di dunia maya. Media Social telah menjadi bagian dari kehidupan sehari-hari masyarakat, seiring dengan peningkatan kepemilikan telpon genggam atau gawai lainnya. Fenomena ini menjadi peluang bagi UMKM untuk meningkatkan penjualan dengan menggunakan media sosial sebagai sarana untuk meningkatkan penjualan baik itu produk maupun jasa. Di era inovasi data yang sedang berlangsung, UMKM sangat mungkin bisa mengembangkan pasar dengan berjualan secara online, namun terbatasnya informasi tentang transaksi berbasis internet membuat potensi ini tidak dimanfaatkan dengan baik. Tujuan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini adalah untuk menganalisa dan mengetahui seputar tentang strategi digital bisnis untuk meningkatkan promosi dan informasi bagi pelaku UMKM.
The Effectively Integrating Technology into Mathematics Education and its Benefits and Challenges to Teachers: A Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Cadley Abrevina Calado
Published: December 2024

The study conducted a comprehensive examination of scholarly research that investigated the effectively integrating technology into mathematics education and its benefits and challenges to teachers. Utilizing technology in education significantly enhances teaching outcomes. The primary objective of this systematic review was to analyze active research and produce a thorough synthesis of the results. A comprehensive methodology was employed, featuring a detailed review database and strict inclusion and exclusion criteria. A qualitative approach was adopted, and data were collected using a customized data extraction form. The target population compromised teachers instructing mathematics subjects integrated with technology, and purposive sampling was utilized as the sampling strategy. Fourteen research studies met the inclusion criteria and were incorporated into the final analysis. The results suggest that effective integration necessitates sufficient technical resources and ways to address time constraints in the classroom. Technology integration has benefits and challenges for teachers, especially in teaching and learning mathematics. The usage of integrating technology also makes learning enjoyable and relatable, capturing students’ attention, personalized learning and connecting abstract concepts to practical scenarios, reinforcing relevance. These research findings have implications for educators and policymakers, highlighting the potential benefits and challenges for instructors in incorporating technology into mathematical education. This systematic review presents analyzing data and information into technology integration and its effect and challenges to teachers. Balancing benefits and challenges are crucial for successful integration.
Sipat-Suri sa mga piling Balak ni Armando M. Laude
Authors: Catigbe Shady D. , Coral Gimelyn B. , Magno Jelyn M. , Viñas Jeson V.
Published: December 2024

Ang layunin ng pag-aaral na ito ay suriin ang mga piling tula ni Armando Laude at tukuyin ang estruktura ng tula batay sa tugma, sukat, anyo, mga elementong kultural, pangnilalamang kasaysayan, at gamit ng wika. Ginamit sa pag-aaral ang disenyong kwalitatibo na nakatuon sa pamamaraang content analysis o pagsusuring pangnilalaman, kung saan isinagawa ang masusing pagsusuri sa mga piling balak ni Armando M. Laude. Ang mga datos na ginamit sa pagsusuri ay mga kopya ng mga piling tula ni Laude na hiniling sa kaniya gamit ang liham. Natuklasan na ang mga tula ay may tugma ngunit walang sukat. Inilahad din sa mga tula ang mga paniniwala tungkol sa patuloy na edukasyon, pagbabago, at paglago sa kagawaran ng edukasyon sa dibisyon ng Biliran, pati na rin ang pagpapahalaga sa mga mag-aaral at mga nagawa sa dibisyon. Mababakas din ang mga simbolo ng pagsisikap, pag-asa, pagkabayani ng mga guro, serbisyo, pasasalamat, dedikasyon, at pagkakaisa. Ang kabuuang konsepto ng mga tula ay sumasalamin sa tapat na serbisyo ng mga lider sa departamento. Masasabing napakahalaga ng ginampanan ng wika sa pagsulat ng mga balak ni Laude, dahil ito ang naging kasangkapan sa pagpapahayag ng karanasan, kaalaman, emosyon, at damdamin ng manunulat. Iminumungkahi ang paggamit ng mga akdang balak sa pagtuturo ng lokal na panitikan, pagsasagawa ng naratibo at etnograpikong pananaliksik, pagsusuring pampanitikan, at pagsasanay ng mga guro at baguhang makata upang mapalakas ang lokalisado at kontekstuwalisadong pagtuturo ng wika at panitikan.
Sexual Violence among Women and Children in the Caraga Region
Authors: Weis Anelyn Altamero
Published: December 2024

Sexual violence has a negative and traumatic life experience with extensive psychological and sociological effects on the victims irrespective of their gender. Moreover, sexual violence can happen to anyone, man or woman at any age. Sexual assault in childhood or adulthood affects not only the victim but also the victim’s family and friends as well as society as a whole. This research is a descriptive qualitative design. Two sets of interview questionnaires were made for the 60 respondents: 6 victims, 34 PNP desk officers, and 20 social workers. The findings were carefully analyzed and validated. The research was conducted in the five provinces and one highly urbanized city of Butuan in the CARAGA region. From the results, it is imperative to conclude that sexual violence like rape is highly prevalent, a serious problem in the Caraga region that can have lasting, harmful effects on victims and their families, friends, and communities. The solutions are just as complex as the problem. Thus, a collaborative effort is needed to prevent this problem. Recommendations were proposed based on the findings and conclusion of this study that are patterned from the National Centre for Injury Prevention and Control, Division of Violence Prevention program, as follows: 1) Promote social rules that protect against sexual violence by engaging and mobilizing the youth and adult males as allies. Let them be part of the front liners in the various advocacy campaigns for massive social awareness, 2)Teach skills among women and children to prevent sexual violence through social-emotional learning sessions; Teaching healthy-safe dating and intimate relationship skills to adolescents; Promoting health sexuality; and Empowerment-based training or seminar, 3) Provide opportunities to empower and support women and children by strengthening economic supports for women and families and strengthening leadership and opportunities for the children, 4) Create protective environments through improving safety and monitoring in schools; establishing and consistently applying workplace policies and addressing community-level risks through environmental safety approaches and provide basic self-defense skills, 5) Support victims/survivors to lessen harms through victim-centered services; treatment for victims of sexual violence; and treatment for at-risk children and families to prevent problem behavior including sex offending. Strengthened and mobilized the ERPAT (Empowerment and Reaffirmation of Paternal Abilities) program as well as the functionality of BCPC (Barangay Council for the Protection of Children), and 6) Establish a mobile “Sexual Violence Victim Centers” where the communication access is strong to monitor and rescue sexually abused victims in the locality.
Turning Setbacks into Comebacks: High School Students Academic Resilience in the Post-Pandemic Era
Authors: Bolo Ma. Nita V.
Published: December 2024

After the government imposed lockdowns and restricted safety measures to combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the Department of Education has formally opened schools for face-to-face instruction. These new hurdles tested the students’ mental toughness and coping methods. This study explores the academic resilience of Grade 10 students post-pandemic, focusing on their adaptation and coping mechanisms. Utilizing a qualitative-phenomenological approach, in-depth interviews with 12 students revealed four major themes: Rediscovering Academic Passion, Adapting to the New Normal, Redefining Interconnected Roles, and Acknowledging Disparities in Education. Their blending of concepts demonstrates resilience, demonstrating how failures can lead to powerful comebacks. Findings highlight how students transformed challenges into opportunities for growth, offering insights for policy and future research on education resilience and adaptation. Researchers can contribute useful insights into ongoing educational development by focusing on longitudinal studies, demographic differences, learning models, technological impacts, resilience programs, and policy evaluations.
Agricultural Mechanization Policy: Farmers in Focus
Authors: Espino Lindsey C. , Lutarte Rommel J. , G. Traya Anne Juliet , Antipolo Alqui G.
Published: December 2024

During this period, the agricultural sector has constantly been adapting to modern farming activities. Several policies were implemented in international and national settings that immensely affected the farming community, including the agricultural mechanization policy in the Philippines. This is in connection with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 9 of the United Nations, which focuses on building resilient infrastructure, fostering industrialization, and promoting innovation. Hence, this study explores the experiences of Davao City farmers regarding the agricultural mechanization policy as implemented by the government. This qualitative study was conducted using a phenomenological method to determine the respondents’ experiences, struggles, coping mechanisms, and insights. The seven participants of the study were specifically chosen farmers in Davao City using a purposive sampling method. The researchers utilized an in-depth interview method and formulated an interview guide questionnaire to gather the data. The findings revealed that farmers experienced an ease of farming labor but, at the same time, encountered relevant problems in the process of mechanization. The struggles grappled by the farmers include cost and financial issues, process-related challenges, and operation and maintenance problems. Finally, all the respondents acknowledged that availing government financial support, affiliating with an association, productivity strategizing, and establishing stronger cooperation with the government were great coping strategies. Although difficulties experienced by the members of the farming community were varied, it was recommended that there is still a need for the government, both local and national, to support Filipino farmers by improving this policy and its process, regardless of how useful agricultural mechanization is in the agricultural sector of the country.
Climate Change, Fiscal Fragility and Child Health in Lower Middle Income in Sub-Sahara Africa Countries
Authors: Mathew Popoola Wumi , Omodele Adeyemo Dayo
Published: December 2024

Good health and well-being are one of the sustainable development goals by United Nation. The aim is to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for everyone, at all ages. However, the immediate challenges of climate change and fiscal fragility have jeopardized citizens’ well-being.

Despite government’s endeavor to mitigate these issues, it has proven inadequate. Invariably Its prompt inquiry in to how climate change and fiscal fragility impact child health. Therefore, this study investigates the effect of climate change and fiscal fragility on child health in the lower and middle – income Sub Saharan African countries.

It was centered on the social determinants of health theory and included data spanning from 2000 to 2022. It includes indicators like under five mortality, maternal mortality rate, Carbon dioxide emissions, debt-to-GDP ratio, current health expenditure, inflation Consumer Price Index, Immunization (DPT % of children ages 12-23Months). To assess the impact of Climate change and fiscal fragility on child health, the study employed the Panel Fully Modified Ordinary Least Square.

The finding indicates that both climate change and fiscal fragility have adverse impact on child health, and a percentage increase in climate change worsen child heath in Lower- and Middle-Income Sub-Saharan African Countries by 0.058% to 0.075% and a percentage increase in fiscal fragility reducing child health quality by 0.010% to 0.023%. Moreover, under -five mortality and maternal mortality rates are also influenced, with climate change and fiscal fragility leading to percentage increases in under-five mortality ranging from 0.571% to 0.729% and 0.005% to 0.069%, and in maternal mortality rates from 0.405% to 0.466% and 0.052% to 0.093% respectively.

Following from the above findings, the study concluded that climate change and fiscal fragility has detrimental effect on child health. Consequently, the study recommended that policy makers should prioritize climate resilience measures and enhance financial stability including prudent financial management and investments in healthcare infrastructure.
Extremal unicyclic graphs with fixed leaves via sombor index
Authors: Javed Saira , Sattar Aqsa , Javaid Muhammad
Published: December 2024

Gutman presented the Sombor index in 2021 as a topological molecular descriptor defined by graph A = Σa a ∈E(A) b(a1) +b(a2 ) , , where b(a1 ) is the degree of the vertex 1 a ∈A. A connected graph is said to be unicyclic graph if it has same order and size. In this paper, we characterize the extremal graphs with respect to Sombor index in the class of unicyclic graphs having fixed leaves (nodes with degree one) associated with extremal graphs. Moreover, we compute the bounds on Sombor index in the same class of graphs.
Note on the size of standard two-character sets in PG(d,q)
Authors: Tondini Daniela
Published: December 2024

This note concerns skills and research areas relating to the foundations of mathematics and the aspects of complementary and elementary mathematics from a higher point of view necessary for their treatment. In particular, we prove that, in PG(d,q), with d odd or q a square, any c-set of type (a,b) with 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 2,d d d d d d c a J q b J q J J         +   −             ∈ has standard parameters.
Critical Interpretations of «The Chrysanthemum and the Sword» by Ruth Benedict
Authors: Yerzhan Zemfira , Massalimova Aliya
Published: December 2024

Статья знакомит с историей формирования критической традиции в оценке книги Р. Бенедикт «Хризантема и меч, одной из самых известных книг в японоведении. Статьи японских гуманитариев, современников автора, которые указывали на отсутствие историзма в ее методике, ныне признаются наиболее объективными оценками ее труда. Многие исследователи сходятся во мнении о том, что в книге Р. Бенедикт были сформированы основные дискурсы концепции уникальности японцев, нихонджинрон, который возник в 70-е годы ХХ века. В подходе Р.Бенедикт к описанию Японии прослеживаются традиции ориентализма, которые были востребованы в условиях отсутствия в западной антропологии методик изучения современных восточных культур. Феномен «Хризантемы и меча» является показательным для многих актуальных исследований: теории нациестроительства, постколониальной теории, теории модернизации и множественности модерна.
Aplicación de tecnologías de realidad aumentada y realidad virtual mediante dispositivos móviles para la salvaguarda de patrimonio lingüístico
Authors:   , Sánchez Campos Walter
Published: December 2024

This study presents the results of a study on the impact of incorporating an augmented reality textbook and android mobile applications on the teaching-learning process of the náhuat language in public schools in El Salvador. Statistical inference was applied to determine the significance of the mark values between the control and experimental groups through the Mann-Whitney test and Brunner– Munzel’s test, previous verification of parametric assumptions of these tests, in total participated 150 students. The results of students’ perception corresponding to the usage of the resources aforementioned, are also shown, administering questionnaire surveys to 113 students in total, through two questionnaires scored on a 5-point Likert scale statements and semantic differential scale items for additional data collection related to each Likert scale statement in the questionnaire. The results show that students perceive specific advantages linked to the usage of the náhuat augmented reality textbook and mobile android applications in the náhuat language teaching-learning process. This study leads to the conclusion that students enrolled in náhuat courses in public schools in El Salvador for this case study, greatly value the teaching-learning process mediated by augmented reality technology and mobile applications.
La accesibilidad en los entornos educativos virtuales
Authors: Roma María Cecilia , Attis Beltrán Andrea
Published: December 2024

El presente artículo analiza la accesibilidad de aulas virtuales en 5 universidades nacionales argentinas, utilizando pruebas de accesibilidad, observaciones y entrevistas a personas con discapacidad. Se evaluaron tres dimensiones clave: Interacción, Configuraciones Didácticas y Aspectos Técnicos. Los resultados destacan la importancia de un entorno de interacción estructurado y predecible, que responda a las necesidades de estudiantes con discapacidad visual y auditiva. Las configuraciones didácticas resaltaron la influencia de los docentes en la inclusión educativa y la utilidad del uso intencional del color para la transmisión de información. Sin embargo, se observó la necesidad de brindar contenidos en múltiples formatos. En cuanto a los aspectos técnicos, se identificaron fallos de accesibilidad web en todas las aulas, con obstáculos comunes relacionados con contenido audiovisual, imágenes, contraste de color, estructura y etiquetado. Los estudiantes mostraron adaptabilidad pero también resignación frente a estos obstáculos, resaltando el papel clave de la tecnología en su autonomía.
A Comparative Study of Alcohol Percentage in Homeopathic Mother Tinctures by using GCHS & Conventional Method in Respect to Accuracy and Efficiency
Authors: Kumar Arun , Gaur Narendra Kumar , Vishwakarma Sunil Kumar , Dalua Snigdha Suman , Tiwari Poorva , Valavan Ramachandran
Published: December 2024

Introduction: Technological advancement in  homeopathic quality control helps for more accuracy  in data & consumes less time. Technology progression  has led to inclusion of modern instruments like  UV spectroscopy, HPTLC, gas chromatography in  homeopathic quality control. Assessment of alcohol  percentage in homeopathic mother tincture is an  essential quality parameter. However, estimation of  alcohol percentage by using conventional method  (CM) as described in Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia  of India is time consuming at commercial level.  Advanced technology of gas chromatography with  head space (GCHS) is considered to minimise the  process time, improve the efficiency, and provide  more accuracy. However, there is no study to validate  this statement in homeopathic industry. This study is  aimed to find out the difference in both the methods.
Multimodal digital literacies in L2/FL education: A systematic review of interactive and immersive approaches
Authors: Reggio Sonia
Published: December 2024

This research provides a systematic review of literature on multimodal approaches in second or foreign language (L2/FL) education, focusing on digital literature literacy. It examines how the interactivity, non-linearity, and multimedia aspects of digital literature foster immersive learning, enhancing language acquisition and aligning with learners’ digital preferences. Additionally the effectiveness of digital tools for literature in enhancing reading comprehension, vocabulary building and intercultural inclusivity. The main findings emphasise the importance of integrating digital literature into educational contexts, highlighting the myriad of benefits it brings, from improving engagement and accessibility to strengthening information and communication technology (ICT) skills. By exploiting the interactive and multimedia nature of digital literature, educators can offer L2/FL learners a more engaging and contextual learning experience, thus accelerating their language acquisition journey.
A semi-systematic review of research on generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in second-language acquisition (SLA)
Authors: Sénécal Anne-Marie
Published: December 2024

The release of ChatGPT in November 2022 led to a surge in research in Artificial Intelligence in Education (AIED), revealing new opportunities in education. In language learning, generative text models offer valuable affordances, such as supporting writing and reading comprehension. However, concerns related to academic integrity remain. As we approach the two-year milestone since the release of ChatGPT, the scientific community is immersed in an influx of publications in this rapidly evolving field. This necessitates an examination of the early state of research regarding the pedagogical implementation of GenAI in language learning. The semi-systematic review presented in this paper analyzes 12 primary studies of GenAI in language learning. The aim is to unveil overarching trends in the early research related to (1) participant and study characteristics and (2) key research themes. The results of this semi-systematic review revealed distinct trends. Two primary themes emerged: investigating learning and assessment Affordances and examining learner and teacher Perceptions. The implications of this semi-systematic review for future research will also be explored. Thus, this review provides valuable insights into the current state of research regarding GenAI’s role in language learning, paving the way for future investigations.
Bridging classrooms and technology: Supporting teaching practice with an LLM-powered ICALL system
Authors: Lee Mihwa , Rudzewitz Björn , Chen Xiaobin
Published: December 2024

Recent years have witnessed the rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, holding immense potential for revolutionising learning and teaching in the realm of Intelligent Computer-Assisted Language Learning (ICALL). However, most ICALL systems tend to prioritize learners’ perspectives over those of teachers, whose involvement is crucial for integrating these systems in real-life school contexts. This oversight often results in teachers' reluctance to adopt and introduce these systems in daily teaching, thereby limiting their potential use in schools and reducing the ecological validity of research findings in actual language learning environments. This article aims to illustrate the ICALL system “ARES” to support teachers in their daily teaching practice with the power of a Large Language Model (LLM) with cooperating teachers’ knowledge, enabling full integration into real-life school education. Aiming to foster the teachers’ use of ICALL systems in real-life English as a Foreign/Second Language (EFL/ESL) settings, the design and development of the system have employed a cooperative approach with educators to optimize its responsiveness to user needs. In this article, we specifically present features designed to support teachers in their daily teaching practice and outline further evaluation of the system via questionnaires and log data.
Digital language learning strategies: University language learners and CALL
Authors: Wood Joseph C.
Published: December 2024

The current case study examines the ways in which 31 university students learning English in central Japan use digital language learning strategies to become more autonomous learners outside the classroom. The study also examines how important students believe technology is for their own personal language learning and compares lower-tech language learning strategies to more modern ones, asking students to disclose which types of strategies they prefer to use and why (e.g., pencil and paper vs. apps and websites, etc.). The study looks closely at survey data as well as in-depth interviews that were held with a sample of the participants. The data found that students overwhelmingly use more high-tech strategies for language learning purposes and that they primarily use their smartphones to help them improve their English skills. Moreover, students reported to being conscious of how and when they use technology for language learning purposes.
Digital tools and gamification in minoritised language contexts: (Un)availability, needs, and future perspectives
Authors: Cajka Stefanie , Shekhawat Yash
Published: December 2024

“RISE UP – Revitalising Languages and Safeguarding Cultural Diversity” is a HORIZON EUROPE project that aims to empower minoritised language communities in Europe. It focuses on five selected case study languages, namely Aranese, Aromanian, Burgenland Croatian, Cornish, and Seto. This paper highlights the project’s focus on methods for language revitalisation, with a particular emphasis on digital tools and services, and relates it to the development of the RISE UP digital toolkit. It draws on ethnographic research and preliminary data (n=455) of a survey that was adapted for the five language communities and translated into over 15 languages. Research data discussed in this article includes the exploration of the digital apps and services identified for the selected languages, how survey respondents receive some digital resources, and where they identify a lack of resources. Findings across the communities are compared and potential further needs are identified. Building onto this, the RISE UP digital toolkit is introduced and showcased as a comprehensive platform for learning and practising endangered languages, integrating gamification and user-friendly interfaces. It includes language learning games, language resources, a Linguistic Risk-Taking Tracker, and a community forum for user engagement. To conclude, the need for this toolkit is discussed.
Enhancing language learning for dyslexic learners: Integrating text-to-speech AI in CALL
Authors: Xu Liang , Ward Monica , Thomson Jenny , Uí Dhonnchadha Elaine
Published: December 2024

This paper presents the development and adaptation of the Cipher game, a digital language learning resource adapted for dyslexic learners using text-to-speech (TTS) Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology. Modifications to the original Irish Cipher game include simplified texts, adjusted game rules, and AI-generated audio for instructions, vocabulary, and sentences. These elements reduce cognitive load and enhance comprehension, aligning with the needs of dyslexic students. The TTS technology used produces clear, game-appropriate speech, facilitating a more engaging and supportive learning experience. This paper provides a comprehensive overview of the design and development process of the dyslexia-focused Cipher game. It highlights the potential benefits of incorporating advanced AI technologies in educational tools for learners with reading difficulties. Future research is necessary to empirically evaluate the efficacy of this tool in real-world settings, involving dyslexic learners in the testing phase. This paper contributes to the ongoing discourse on leveraging technology to promote inclusive education and support diverse learner needs in CALL environments.
Methodology of research syntheses in CALL
Authors: Boulton Alex , Choubsaz Yazdan , Gillespie John , Mohsen Mohammed Ali
Published: December 2024

The authors of this paper have shared insights from their recent publications in two prestigious journals to draw attention to the need for good practices in conducting syntheses in CALL. The first author discusses 148 high-visibility journal articles on data-driven learning and looks at how such papers can be analyzed as a corpus to complement and refine themes detected from traditional coding (Boulton & Vyatkina, 2024). Keywords/n-grams and distributions in the past five years have evolved over time, especially regarding methodology. The second author investigates high-impact papers published in four major CALL journals to trace the evolution of the field (Choubsaz et al., 2024). The focus is on how Google Scholar citation metrics are adopted to assess the impact of papers and thus assist the authors in narrowing down a large corpus to a manageable dataset. The third author discusses two major synthetic studies (Gillespie, 2020; the second in preparation), which are seen as significant in detecting key historical trends of research development in CALL and in revealing areas that are under-researched. Finally, the fourth author reports on a scientometric analysis of 4,631 CALL articles published across 63 journals (Mohsen et al., 2024). The research identifies the most prevalent research themes using reference co-citation analysis and investigates the most influential publication sources through source co-citation analysis.
When old is better than new: Contextualizing corpus-based readability in Romanian language textbooks for targeted digital intervention
Authors: Chitez Madalina , Rogobete Roxana
Published: December 2024

School textbooks in Romania have seen significant changes over the past three decades. During communist times, there was a single textbook for each discipline per grade, which remained largely unchanged. After 1989, these were replaced by "alternative-model" textbooks, offering more than one option per discipline and grade. However, despite approval from the Ministry of Education, this diversity has not kept pace with digital advancements and educational research. In this paper, we use corpus-based case studies to analyse text readability and overall text-related complexity in primary school textbooks for Romanian Language and Communication. Our corpus consists of two sub-corpora: (1) ROLAT-1-4-OLD, representing the old Romanian textbooks used until 1989, and (2) ROLAT-1-4-NEW, comprising modern textbooks for primary schools. Using an experimental readability formula for Romanian texts (Oravițan et al., 2023), incorporated into the LEMI readability platform (Chitez et al., 2024), we assessed the linguistic complexity of selected datasets. Our results indicate that NEW textbooks exhibit higher linguistic complexity compared to OLD textbooks, which is also higher than the grade and age levels. We interpret these findings within the broader context of textbook design, noting that OLD textbooks appear better designed on several parameters: structure, content (i.e. interplay between text, tasks, and visual elements), type and number of assignments, as well as the linguistic characteristics of both texts and assignments. We conclude by highlighting the correlation between textbook readability, overall design, and cognitive load (Sweller, 1994), which affects the students' learning motivation and effectiveness. We suggest employing the LEMI readability tool to test and improve didactic materials.
The Strange Loop of Self-Efficacy and the Value of Focus Groups in Writing Program Assessment
Authors: Comstock Edward
Published: December 2024

It’s long been presumed that increases in self-efficacy are correlated with other “habits of mind,” including more effective metacognitive strategies that will enable writing skills to transfer to different situations. Similarly, it’s long been understood that high self-efficacy is associated with more productive habits of mind and more positive emotional dispositions towards writing tasks. However, this two-year assessment of College Writing classes a private, mid-sized, urban four-year university complicates these assumptions. By supplementing substantial survey data we the analysis of data collected in focus groups, we found that the development of self-efficacy does not necessarily correlate to the development of more sophisticated epistemological beliefs—beliefs about how learning happens—nor the development of rhetorically-effective “writing dispositions." In short, suggesting the value of focus groups in assessment, we discovered a “strange loop” of self-efficacy in which gains made towards self-efficacy frequently have a unanticipated, complex, and problematic relation to our desired learning outcomes.
Rhythm Interactive Special Enablers (R.I.S.E) - A collaborative community engagement program
Authors: Beh Wen Fen , Nathaniel Edwin Lawrance , Tan Swee Chuan , Cheah Kenny S.L. , Kuek Florence , Yeoh Joanne Pei Sze , Wong Yiing Siing
Published: December 2024

Rhythm Interactive Special Enablers (R.I.S.E.) is a collaborative community engagement program designed to improve motor function, engagement and self-esteem through music-based intervention in children with cerebral palsy (CP). CP is a movement disorder caused by brain damage during development, with spasticity significantly affecting mobility and quality of life.
Utilising drum circles, a form of group drumming, R.I.S.E. aims to stimulate neuroplasticity, enhance motor skills and provide a creative and enjoyable therapeutic experience. The program implemented at the Spastic Children’s Association of Selangor & Federal Territory (SCAS&FT) involved 12 biweekly workshops that combined rhythmic exercises and music with the objectives of improving motor coordination, fostering teamwork and boosting participants’ self-confidence. Through structured drum circles, the participants engaged in rhythmic activities that stimulated both cognitive and physical functions.

The program was assessed on participant retention, engagement and the incorporation of music into rehabilitation exercises. Feedback from participants and caregivers indicated improvements in motor skills, confidence and community connectedness. Additionally, a ‘Train the Trainer’ initiative was implemented to ensure long-term sustainability, enabling SCAS&FT to autonomously run the program. Moving forward, the program aims to expand to other neurological conditions, ensuring wider accessibility through training and resources.
Comendadores no tráfico ilegal de africanos no Rio de Janeiro (1850-1852)
Authors: Pereira Walter Luiz Carneiro de Mattos
Published: December 2024

O artigo trata de um processo-crime conduzido pela Auditoria Geral de Marinha no Rio de Janeiro, contra os comendadores André Gonçalves da Graça e Joaquim Thomaz de Faria, fazendeiros atuantes no comércio ilegal de africanos desde a década de 1830. Os dois foram acusados de crime de pirataria por contrabando de africanos, por terem coadjuvado em desembarque ocorrido no litoral norte fluminense, em 09 de novembro de 1850. O processo registra em seu conjunto os agentes do negócio ilícito, a sentinela britânica e o contundente debate sobre os limites da repressão. O que se impõe nesses três destaques é uma leitura de que a solução para o definitivo fim do tráfico de africanos para o Brasil seguia vacilante em seus primeiros dois anos.
The role of data-driven insights in industrial control systems: Advancing predictive maintenance and operational efficiency in refinery processes
Authors: Fidelis Othuke Onyeke  , Oladipo Odujobi  , Friday Emmanuel Adikwu  , Tari Yvonne Elete
Published: December 2024

Industrial control systems (ICS) are pivotal in refinery operations, ensuring process stability, resource optimization, and safety. With the advent of advanced data-driven technologies, the integration of predictive maintenance and operational efficiency strategies has become increasingly essential. This paper examines the theoretical underpinnings of predictive maintenance, highlighting its superiority over reactive and preventive approaches and its reliance on big data and machine learning for proactive equipment management. The role of data analytics in optimizing resource allocation, energy use, and process stability is explored, with a focus on addressing barriers such as data integration challenges and cybersecurity risks. Furthermore, the study delves into future trends, including the adoption of digital twins, IoT, and AI to enable real-time monitoring and autonomous decision-making. Recommendations for industry stakeholders emphasize investments in digital infrastructure, workforce development, cybersecurity, and sustainability-driven innovations. Refineries can leverage data-driven insights to enhance operational efficiency, mitigate risks, and contribute to a more sustainable industrial future.
Keywords: Industrial Control Systems (ICS), Predictive Maintenance, Operational Efficiency, Data Analytics, Refinery Processes
Developing inventory optimization frameworks to minimize economic loss in supply chain management
Authors: Anate Benoit Nicaise Abbey  , Iyadunni Adewola Olaleye  , Chukwunweike Mokogwu  , Amarachi Queen Olufemi-Phillips  , Titilope Tosin Adewale
Published: December 2024

Inventory optimization is pivotal in mitigating economic losses and enhancing efficiency in supply chain management. This paper examines the challenges associated with traditional inventory practices, including inefficiencies, demand variability, and supply chain disruptions, which lead to substantial financial and operational setbacks. Building on theoretical foundations and insights from existing research, a comprehensive inventory optimization framework is proposed, integrating advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and cloud-based systems. The framework emphasizes data-driven decision-making, real-time tracking, lean inventory management, and sustainability, offering scalable solutions for diverse industries. Practical recommendations for implementation include investments in advanced technologies, collaborative supply chain practices, and continuous performance monitoring. The proposed framework aims to reduce costs, improve operational resilience, and align inventory management with broader economic and environmental goals. By adopting this innovative approach, organizations can navigate the complexities of modern supply chains and achieve long-term success..
Keywords: Inventory Optimization, Supply Chain Management, Economic Losses, Advanced Technologies, Lean Inventory, Sustainability.
More On the History of the Unfulfilled Joint Projects of Vsevolod Meyerhold and Sergei Prokofiev. Episode Two. A Strange Message from Zinaida Reich: Hypotheses
Authors:   State Institute for Art Studies, Raku M.G.
Published: December 2024

The relationship between Prokofiev and Meyerhold seems to be well-studied. Their joint projects, none of which was completed as a result of various and often dramatic circumstances, are well- known and documented. Nevertheless, archival searches reveal new ‘blank spots’ in the history of this creative friendship. In the foreign archive of the composer, located at Columbia University, there is a telegram dated to the beginning of 1933, which has not yet attracted the attention of researchers. In it, the famous actress, wife and muse of the stage director gives the title of a certain article without mentioning the author or giving any other comments. Therefore, the reason for this urgent correspondence remains unclear.
As a result of the search for the original source, which Zinaida Reich pointed out to the composer, there is an assumption that the telegram was about another previously unknown and extremely important joint project of Prokofiev and Meyerhold. By using unpublished documents, the circumstances surrounding the creation of the Lenin Cantata by Prokofiev are reconstructed and a hypothesis is put forward regarding Meyerhold’s plans to stage it at GosTIM in the spirit of a synthetic musical and theatrical mass performance.
Carved bone icon "Descent into hell" of the first third of the 16th century from the collection of the Tretyakov Gallery
Authors:   Russian Academy of Arts, Samoilova T.E.
Published: December 2024

The bone carved pectoral icon "Descent into Hell" from the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery belongs to the number of unconditional masterpieces. Iconographic and stylistic analogies suggest that it was created no later than the first third of the 16th century. From the point of view of iconography, the work combines Novgorod and Moscow features. There are practically no Novgorod features in the carving style. The author's style is so individual that it finds no direct analogies. The bizarre intertwining of Moscow and Novgorod features with elements of Western influence indicate that such an icon could have been created in Novgorod, at a time when the Novgorod department was headed by Archbishop Makarii, a protege of Moscow. Moscow scribes, local cadres, and a significant number of foreigners worked side by side in the archbishop's scriptorium. It was in such an atmosphere, on the one hand, cultivating the Novgorod specifics, and on the other, open to various influences, that such an original monument as this icon could be created.
Flanear y soñar con lo azul. Actitud bohemia de Manuel Paso Cano [Granada, 1864-Madrid, 1901] y su reflejo en la desconocida prosa del poeta
Authors: Murillo Rubio Juana
Published: December 2024

La figura de Manuel Paso Cano [Granada, 1864-Madrid, 1901] ha sido objeto de estudio junto a una generación de intelectuales que tuvo la bohemia como inspiración y forma de vida. Representó al poeta maldito, tal como se recoge en los desconocidos relatos periodísticos que mencionamos en el presente artículo, gracias a una obra inacabada que recibió afortunadas críticas con la promesa del éxito literario.
Cartas de Pemán a Sainz Rodríguez, monárquicos del reinado en el exilio (Parte III y final de la correspondencia)
Authors: Escribano Hernández Julio
Published: December 2024

La correspondencia de Pemán con Sainz Rodríguez en la década 1960-70, presentada en este artículo expone grandes acontecimientos de este periodo desde la óptica de los consejeros de don Juan de Borbón: restauración o instauración de la Monarquía, boda de los príncipes de España, apertura al pensamiento europeo, el Congreso de Múnich, el Concilio Vaticano II, actividades filantrópicas y la crisis del tardofranquismo entre otras cuestiones.
Nehéz döntések – A demenciával kapcsolatos jogi kérdések irodalmi reprezentációjának elemzése
Authors: Kiss Valéria
Published: December 2024

Tanulmányomban a demenciával kapcsolatos jogi kérdések irodalmi reprezentációját vizsgálom. A demencia a XXI. század „népbetegsége”, az egyik legnagyobb kihívás, amellyel
az elöregedő társadalmak szembe kell hogy nézzenek. Ennek ellenére a szindrómával kapcsolatban a laikusok és a szakemberek tájékozottsága is alacsony. Az ismeretek hiányánál
azonban komplexebb kérdés a demencia valódi megértése, amelyben a történetek, az irodalom a segítségünkre lehet.
A tanulmányban elsősorban Lisa Genova Megmaradt Alice-nek című művét elemzem,
emellett Cabré, Munro, Bernlef, Kavagucsi és Enger regényeit dolgozom fel. A művek elemzésénél két fő kérdésem volt. Egyrészt az, hogyan ábrázolják a diagnózist és azt, ahogyan
ez az érintett szereplőre és a környezetére, családtagjaira, munkatársaira hat. A másik kérdésem az volt, hogy a betegség lefolyását hogyan mutatják be, milyen döntéseket, fordulópontokat ábrázolnak, ki, hogyan hozza meg ezeket a döntéseket.
A tanulmány bemutatja, hogy ezek a művek értékes empirikus anyagot szolgáltatnak a
jog és társadalmi valóság közötti ellentmondások megértéséhez. Ami a jogi oktatást illeti, a
Megmaradt Alice-nek például kifejezetten alkalmas arra, hogy megmutassa a jogi szabályozás társadalmi, emberi következményeit a cselekvőképesség, támogatott és helyettes döntéshozatal témája kapcsán. Emellett fontos tanulságnak tartom azt is, hogy téves lenne az
irodalmi művekből kirajzolódó képet mérceként beállítani. A vizsgált történetekben megjelenik a demens betegek élete értéktelenségének gondolata, a családtagok szeretetének idealizálása és az ebből fakadó paternalizmus kritikátlan elfogadása. Ugyanakkor, ha hihetünk
az irodalmi narratívákból kirajzolódó képnek, a jogi intézmények teljesen idegenek, irrelevánsak az érintettek számára: a jog elszakadt a szabályozni kívánt társadalmi valóságtól, nem áll már vele egészséges feszültségben, így nem alkalmas annak formálására sem.