bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Changes in Blood Vessel Morphology in Erythematous Skin of Atopic Dermatitis Patients
Authors: Sara Manan  , Momina khadija Abbasi  , Adil Ayub
Published: August 2024

Background: Atopic dermatitis is an inflammatory skin disease characterized by erythematous changes and abnormalities in microvasculature. Regarding the research questions, this cross-sectional study conducted from January 5 to July 5, 2019 at Watim Medical and Dental College, Rawat and the findings on observed vascular alterations supposed to present the mean age, standard deviation and p-value as follows:
Objectives: , the morphology of the blood vessels in the erythematous skin of the patients with AD and controls matched based on their age will be examined.
 Study Design: A Cross-sectional study.
 Place and Duration of Study: from 05-Jan-2019 to 05-Jan-2020 in the Department Pathology, Watim Medical and Dental College Rawat, Pakistan.
Methods: This descriptive cross sectional study recruited the patients from the Department of Pathology, Watim Medical and Dental College, Rawat over a period of six months from January 5, 2019 to July 5, 2019. Adult patients, comprising 100 in number, diagnosed to have atopic dermatitis were used in the study. The patient ages were noted down and dermoscopy of the morphological changes occurring in the blood vessels at erythematous lesions were observed. Descriptive statistics were used in a bid to calculate mean age, standard deviation as well as the p-value. This research study was reviewed and cleared by the Institution’s ethical committee before its conduct.
Results: Patients 100 Patients were selected for the study, Moreover the patients diagnosed with atopic dermatitis were between the age group of 18-65 years with mean age of 35. 4 years (SD 12. 7), refer to the table 1. Morphological assessment of blood vessels in erythematous skin showed that 60% of the patients were having abnormal morphological pattern whereas 40% of patients demonstrated normal morphology (table 2). Co-relating and comparing the normal and altered Vascular architecture mathematical statistics revealed the fact with P-values equal to 0. 045 (Table 4). The findings of increased vascular alterations in lesions of atopic dermatitis evident from the results in Table 5 indicate that blood vessel alterations are associated with the severity of skin condition rashes.
 Conclusion: our study identify that extensive vascular changes at the skin of those with atopic dermatitis while stressing on the importance of these changes in disease progression. Targeted therapies for the aforementioned vascular changes could be promising in the future as compared to the ones that address mere clinical manifestations.
 Keywords: AMD, Vasculature, Redness of the Skin, Swelling.
Histological Analysis of Enamel Microstructure in Response to Dietary Habits: Comparative Study A cross Different Populations
Authors: Momina khadija Abbasi  , Aiza saadia  , Naila Abrar
Published: August 2024

Background: The protective role of enamel against physical and chemical injury is well documented. Despite being classified as connective tissue, with its composition and microstructure dominated by hydroxyapatite crystals it is the hardest in the human body
Objective: The purpose of this study is to investigate the histological changes in enamel microstructure that occur when distinct populations follow different food habits.
Study Design: This study employs a comparative cross-sectional design.
Duration and Place of the Study: This study was conducted at Department of pathology Watim medical and dental college, Rawat   , from 3rd June 2022 to 2nd May 2023.
Material and Methods: A sum of 300 dental examples were acquired from members having a place with one or the other, High Carbohydrate Diet Group (n=95): people accounting their principle dietary consumption high-carb nourishments like grains/pay/aries and starches. High-Proteins Diet Group (n=108): participants who had the highest consumption of protein-rich foods, such as meat products, legumes and dairy. Mixed Diet Group (n=97): People with intermediate consumptions of carbohydrates, proteins and fats Subsequently, study participants were determined to best represent the two diet groups based on dietary surveys and medical histories.
Results: In total, 300 participants are considered in this research, with the mean age of the group on HC totals 3.5 ± 1.3 years, HP group 3.4 ± 9.2 years, and MD group 3.6 ± 1.1 years. The gender distribution also shows similar characteristics, males are 55.8% in HC group, 46.3% in HP group, and 52.6% in MD group; females are 44.2%, 53.7%, and 47.4%, respectively. Concerning the age range, the major cluster is 26-35 years old and 36-45 years old cohorts, which proves the majority of the middle ages.
Conclusion: Our results indicate that decomposition is a major factor affecting the surface morphology, structure and health of enamel.
A UTILIZAÇÃO DE CRÉDITOS TRIBUTÁRIOS EM PROJETOS DE HABITAÇÃO ACESSÍVEL
Authors: Martins Larissa Fernanda Silva
Published: August 2024

This article discusses the use of tax credits in affordable housing projects, exploring their advantages, disadvantages, and economic and social impacts. The choice of this theme is justified by the growing affordable housing crisis in the United States and the need to examine fiscal mechanisms that can alleviate this problem. Tax credits are fiscal incentives granted by the government that directly reduce taxes owed and encourage specific investments in strategic sectors. In the context of affordable housing, these credits play a fundamental role in financially enabling projects that would otherwise be unfeasible.
ENTRE AMORES: ASPECTOS DAS RELAÇÕES SENTIMENTAIS DE CAROLINA MARIA DE JESUS A PARTIR DOS SEUS RELATOS
Authors: Fernandes Doralice , Monteiro Abílio , Lima Daysa , Silva Ângela
Published: August 2024

This research aims to reflect on the emotional relationships of Carolina Maria de Jesus and to verify her connections with non-Brazilian white men, fathers of her children, and with other white men of her nationality. The study is the result of a social and racial analysis experienced by the author, based on the feelings presented by the writer, taking into account, mainly, the contrasts expressed by her, when referring to the white and black ethnicities, permeated by the ambiguous presentations of her body taken as an (anti)colonial voice. The work is based on the life, context and space in which the author inserts herself, bringing out her emotional and sexual freedom. The article is of a biobiographical nature and uses as theoretical support some authors, mainly Candido (1993), Evaristo (2005), Rougemont (2003), and others. Based on the research, we conclude that Carolina Maria de Jesus has a visceral writing style, presenting in carnal and intimate lines her unique and profound experience, the loves that took her out of the ordinary, making her rethink her social condition and, especially, her place as a woman, being the main character of her journey, which makes her insubordinate, resistant and ahead of her time, because, by denouncing the reality in which she was immersed, she claims for herself the right to lead her journey, her body and, consequently, her loves.
O IMPACTO DA COVID-19 NA SAÚDE MENTAL DOS IDOSOS: UMA REVISÃO DE LITERATURA
Authors: Conduru Davi A. , Costa Thainá L. I , Galvão Emília M. Da C. V , Menezes Anna Karla S. C , Mota Tereza C. A , Silva Garmel S , Souza Daniele R , Santana George M. S
Published: August 2024

The SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, which causes Covid-19 disease, was first detected on December 31, 2019, in Wuhan province, China. On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the start of the pandemic. Although the number of cases has decreased significantly compared to the height of the pandemic, we still face major biopsychosocial, economic and political impasses. These prolonged impasses and complications caused by the coronavirus can be called “Long Covid”. Furthermore, the neuroinvasive potential of the virus in the nervous system is worrying, especially in elderly people and associated with other comorbidities. The main objective of this study is to mention the impacts that Covid-19 can have on the mental health of the elderly, based on a literature review. A bibliographical review was carried out based on articles and publications available in the SciELO, VHL Health and Google Scholar databases, with a time frame from 2020 to 2023. The results indicate that among the main impacts on mental health associated with Covid- 19 in elderly patients there is a worsening of comorbidities, a more frequent feeling of loneliness, socioeconomic vulnerability, worsening of mental disorders, among others.
Hubungan Tingkat Kebisingan Umur dan Perilaku Merokok dengan Peningkatan Tekanan Darah
Authors: Amalia Rahmah Lutfi
Published: August 2024

Paparan terhadap kebisingan merupakan salah satu aspek lingkungan kerja yang dapat berdampak negatif pada kesehatan pekerja, termasuk peningkatan risiko hipertensi. Penambahan faktor risiko seperti usia dan perilaku merokok dapat memperburuk situasi ini. Jenis pada penelitian ini penelitian kuantitatif dengan menggunakan rancangan cross sectional. Pengambilan sampel menggunakan teknik total sampling dimana seluruh populasi menjadi sampel, berjumlah 35 orang. Pengukuran umur dan perilaku merokok menggunakan kuesioner, pengukuran kebisingan menggunakan Sound Level Meter, pengukuran tekanan darah menggunakan Sphygmomanometer aneroid. Hasil Uji statistik Fisher's Exact menunjukkan ada hubungan antara tingkat kebisingan dengan peningkatan tekanan darah pada Tenaga Kerja Pengolahan Kayu dengan nilai p-value 0,001 (p<0,05). Ada hubungan antara umur dengan peningkatan tekanan darah pada Tenaga Kerja Pengolahan Kayu dengan nilai p-value 0,007 (p<0,05). Ada hubungan antara perilaku merokok dengan peningkatan tekanan darah pada Tenaga Kerja Pengolahan Kayu dengan nilai p-value 0,000 (p<0,05).  Ada hubungan tingkat kebisingan, umur, dan perilaku merokok dengan peningkatan tekanan darah tenaga kerja di pengolahan kayu UD. Cahaya Alba.
The role of digital institutional repositories in promoting scholarly communication: A study of the attitudes of faculty members at the University of Constantine 2
Authors: Boumarafi Behdja
Published: August 2024

With the developments in information and communication technology, especially the Internet and accompanying tools, researchers have started to focus on free publication of their research studies and facilitate their access locally and remotely. This has led to a new approach to scholarly communication under the digital institutional repositories and the open access to information. These are used by academic institutions at the beginning of the third millennium as a means to highlight its scientific activity and preserve its intellectual memory. Researchers have invested this new medium to present their research and scientific studies using self-archiving. This has the greatest impact in overcoming financial and legal restrictions imposed by commercial publishers therefore, creating a new concept to scholarly communication and provided valuable opportunities for researchers to introduce their intellectual production on a large scale and increase their citation rates. It also allowed the university to identify its intellectual assets with the aim of achieving local and international visibility and increasing its impact factor to improve its ranking among higher education institutions. This study aims to investigate the opinions of faculty members at the University of Constantine2, Abdelhamid Mahri, to learn about their attitudes towards academic digital repositories and their readiness to contribute their scientific production. The study used the descriptive approach to data collection. The findings revealed the willingness of the respondents to deposit their work in institutional repositories, but some expressed concerns about piracy, infringement of their intellectual rights and not being considered in their promotion to higher academic rank.
Women's activity in the field of Libraries, Archive and Information in Egypt 2007 – 2018: a survey study of unique women in the field with planning of a site design
Authors: Imam Mennatullah
Published: August 2024

The study seeks to monitor the activity of Egyptian women in the field of libraries, documents, and information, by focusing on their prominent activity, influential role, achievements they have achieved, and the positions they have held, and making this available through a website that facilitates access to information about women’s efforts and activity in this field.
The study will include women’s activity in the field of libraries, documents, archives and information in Egypt, from 2007 AD until 2018 AD - in continuation of a previous study that dealt with distinguished women in the library and information profession in Egypt until 2006 AD - however, the period of the current subject of the study has witnessed tremendous numerical and qualitative development, and the study will cover The efforts of female graduates of library and documentation departments in Egypt at the academic and professional levels, who are active in the field and hold academic positions and hold general governmental positions as well, or who hold general governmental positions only, or who hold positions and tasks in civil society, and this is represented in associations, unions, and cultural and intellectual institutions.
Regarding the method used, the study will rely on the survey method, and in collecting data it will rely on a checklist and a standardized personal interview.
Trends of university professors towards free access to scientific and technical information between enrichment and abolition: a field study at the University of Constantine, Algeria
Authors: Ashoury Habiba
Published: August 2024

Free access to access scientific and electronic scientific information of the latest trends around the world today, represents the university professors courses to adopt this approach in order to overcome the traditional obstacles that take a lot of time to allow information that could lead to obsolescence, and I this study was to reveal the trends of university professors at the University of Constantine free access to scientific and technical information in open archives , through 10 questions consisting of a questionnaire, the result was not a sample survey of the importance of free and open access to scientific and technical information as a result of awareness of their situation, but social and psychological barriers or the impact of scientific specialization ... and other obstacles.
Library management systems projects based on SAAS technology (Software as a Service): a case study of the KOHACAT project
Authors: El Zalabany Mohamed , Gamal Suzan
Published: August 2024

The research paper explores an entrepreneurial project in library management systems, focusing on the globally renowned KOHA system. Launched in 2000, KOHA has been continuously developed by a vast community of developers, libraries, and commercial companies. This project offers an integrated library management system accessible online, catering primarily to small-sized libraries, with a specific focus on school and larger libraries.
Lov na živnostníkov
Authors: Vlachynský Martin
Published: August 2024

Téma vyššieho zdanenia živnostníkov na Slovensku sa do politickej debaty vracia v periodických cykloch, bez ohľadu na vládnucu koalíciu. Pre zjemnenie verejného odporu sa predstavitelia štátnej kasy dlhodobo zakrývajú pláštikom argumentu o „fiktívnych“ živnostníkoch. V máji s týmto argumentom prišla aj analýza Útvaru hodnoty za peniaze. V našom texte s názvom Lov na živnostníkov rozoberáme niekoľko momentov z analýzy ÚHP a ukážeme, že na tie isté číselné fakty sa dá pozrieť aj cez iné okuliare. Keďže analýza ÚHP obsahuje väčšinu argumentov, ktoré sa dnes objavujú vo verejnej diskusii, náš text zároveň slúži aj ako univerzálna obhajoba nezvyšovania daní a odvodov pre živnostníkov a nesťažovania regulačných podmienok ich existencie.
Stress affects the performance of nurses during the Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Widyayantiningsih Sri , Suci Lukyta , Feriani Nita , Muklis Miatul , Dwi Yeti , Susandiatman Anis
Published: August 2024

Various psychological disorders have been reported and publishedduring the Covid-19 outbreak, one of which is stress. Nurse stress can interfere with nurse performance if it is not quickly resolved. The purpose of this study was to analyze the relationship between nurse work stress andnurse performance during the Covid-19 pandemic. This research is an analytic observational study with a cross sectional approach. The population in this study were 46 nurses in the inpatient room of Mas Mansur Building and the Emergency Room of RSU Aminah Blitar. The entire population is used as a sample, namely as many as 46 nurses. Nurse workstress was measured using a questionnaire from DASS-21 (Depression Anxiety Stress Scales_21) and nurse performance was measured using a questionnaire that had been preparedby the researcher.ρ = 0.000). It was concluded that the higher the work stress felt by the nurse, the lower the nurse's performance.
THE CORRELATION OF PAIN INTENSITY AND SLEEP QUALITY IN THE ELDERLY AT THE TRESNA WHERDA SOCIAL HOME TULUNGAGUNG
Authors: Juwariah Titik , Priyanto Agus , Pratidina Angga
Published: August 2024

AbstractIncreasing age causes the elderly to experience biological, physical, psychological and social changes, these changes affect all aspects of life, including their health, one of which is pain. Previous research has shown that as many as 50% of elderly living in the community and 45% - 80% of those living in nursing homes suffer from this problem. Pain impacts the quality of sleep. Sleep quality affects physical and psychological aspects, namely fatigue, anxiety, irritability, disturbed concentration, stress which can increase the risk of suicide. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between pain intensity and quality of sleep for the elderly at Tresna Wherda Social Institution Tulungagung. The research design used in this study was a correlation study with a cross sectional approach. The population in this study were all elderly people at PSTW Tulungagung in January 2023, namely 80 people. The sample size is determined by the Lameshow formula, as many as 66 people. The sampling technique in this study was by means of purposive sampling. Data collection on pain intensity used the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) questionnaire, and sleep quality used the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Data analysis using Spearman Rank. The results showed that most of the elderly had mild pain intensity (51.5%), the quality of sleep for the elderly was mostly good (80.3%), and there was a relationship between pain intensity and quality of sleep in the elderly at PSTW Tulungagung with p-value = 0.012 with a correlation coefficient = 0.309 (medium). It is hoped that the results of this research can become a source and knowledge that can add insight in dealing with elderly people with pain and sleep disorders who are in the information community and special groups.Keywords: pain intensity; sleep quality; elderly
The Influence of Health Education Using Animattion Video Media on the Level of Knowledge of Mothers About the Management of February Seizures in Toddlers
Authors: Nur Zainatul Arusaini
Published: August 2024

Improper handling of children with febrile seizures has an impact on the occurrence of recurrent febrile seizures or complications can occur. Several factors influence a person's knowledge, namely the provision of health education. Supporting media is important in delivering health education. The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of health education on the level of mother's knowledge about the cruel treatment of fever in toddlers. The research design was (one-group pre-post test design). The number of samples in this study were 54 mothers who came to Posyandu Dahlia, Kerjen Village. This research was conducted on May 10, 2023. The research instrument used SAP, animated videos and pre-test questionnaires. The results of this study show that based on the results of the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test statistical test at the pretest and post-test a p-value of 0.000 or <0.05, then Ho was rejected and Ha was accepted, which means that there is an influence in providing health education using animated videos on the level of mother's knowledge about handling febrile seizures in toddlers. It is hoped that the results of this study can be used as material for evaluation and information in supporting Pediatric Nursing regarding the management of damam seizures in toddlers.Keywords: Knowledge, media, febrile seizure
Factors Related to The Implementation of Handover in Hospital Inpatient Rooms
Authors: Kartini Kartini
Published: August 2024

Handover is an oral communication of information about patients carried out by nurses at the change of shift. Inaccurate information in carrying out acceptance considerations can have a serious impact on patients. The aim of this literature review is to determine the factors associated with patient handover in hospital inpatient rooms. A literature search was carried out based on articles published between 2018-2023 according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria that had been determined using 1 data base, namely GoogleSchool. This literature search uses the PRISMA guideline in carrying out the screening process. From the search results, 2,420 articles were obtained. After carrying out the screening process, there were 3 articles that met the criteria and will be analyzed. Based on a study of 3 articles, it was found that the factors related to the implementation of patient handover in inpatient rooms in hospitals are: supervision, knowledge, peer support, communication, and organizational culture. Factors related to the implementation of handover patient consist of interna and external factors. It is hoped that hospitals will establish policies related to the management of handover patient in the form of standards and handover patient procedures that are applied in all hospital inpatient rooms, socialization and need supervision toward handover patient. As well as increasing nurses' knowledge through training. Keywords: factors, consideration, inpatient, hospital, nurse
The Effect Of Delaying Umbilical Cord Cutting On Hemoglobin Levels In Newborn Babies
Authors: Restya Erda Restya , Lailaturohmag Laila , Lukmawati Dwi , Septiana Fransiska
Published: August 2024

AbstractIron deficiency anemia, commonly occurring in infants aged 6-24 months, can be prevented by delaying the cutting of the umbilical cord after birth. A quasi-experimental study conducted at the Mother and Child Clinic in Mojo Kediri involved 30 infants, divided into an experimental group (with delayed cord clamping) and a control group. Hemoglobin levels were measured using a Hematology Autoanalyzer, and the data were analyzed using a t-test. The intervention group, with a delay in cord clamping for 1 hour, showed an average increase in Hb levels from 15.444 g/dl to 19.800 g/dl after 24 hours. Meanwhile, the control group, without any delay, increased from 15.544 g/dl to 16.844 g/dl. Delaying the umbilical cord clamping significantly increased hemoglobin levels in newborns (p-value: 0.000). Infants with delayed cord clamping exhibited higher hemoglobin levels, better body iron reserves, and reduced risk of anemia. The higher red blood cell levels supported better cardiopulmonary adaptation and increased breastfeeding duration in early life. The research concludes that delaying the cutting of the umbilical cord for 2 minutes in newborns can enhance Hb levels after 24 hours compared to cord clamping at 15 seconds after birth. This highlights the importance of delaying cord clamping to support hemoglobin health and infant development.Keywords: Delaying Umbilical Cord Clamping, Hemoglobin Levels, Newborns
Factors Influencing Intention to use Augmented Reality for Shopping in United States
Authors: Alnasser Asem , Almushaiti Mohammad , Almositeer Solaiman
Published: August 2024

Augmented reality (AR) technology has gained significant attention in the retail sector for its potential to enhance the shopping experience. This cross-sectional quantitative study investigates the factors influencing consumers' intention to adopt AR for shopping, with a focus on the mediating role of self-efficacy. Data were collected via an online survey from 312 individuals residing in the United States who have engaged in online shopping within the past six months. Convenience sampling was employed, and data were analyzed using structural equation modeling. The study found that perceived relative advantage, augmented quality, and innovativeness positively influence consumers' intention to use AR for shopping. Furthermore, self-efficacy emerged as a significant mediator in this relationship, highlighting the importance of consumers' confidence in their ability to utilize AR technology. These findings offer valuable insights for businesses seeking to leverage AR technologies to enhance the retail experience and drive consumer engagement. By strategically addressing these factors, retailers can unlock the transformative potential of AR and position themselves at the forefront of AR-driven retail innovation.
Pemberdayaan Kelompok Ibu Rumah Tangga Desa Simbang Kabupaten Maros Melalui Pelatihan Pembuatan Media Tanam Jamur Tiram Putih
Authors: Lestari Nunik , Novitasari Ervi , Rahman Khaidir , Jamaluddin Jamaluddin
Published: August 2024

Pemberdayaan ibu-ibu rumah tangga melalui kegiatan ekonomi kreatif dapat mendukung kemandirian yang berdampak pada peluang peningkatan kesejahteraan dalam keluarga. Ada banyak kegiatan produktif yang dapat dilakukan oleh para ibu rumah tangga, salah satunya adalah melalui usaha budidaya jamur tiram putih. Desa Simbang memiliki potensi alam dan sumberdaya yang sangat mendukung agar para ibu rumah tangga disana dapat memulai kegiatan produktif tersebut. Sehingga kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini dilakukan dengan tujuan untuk memberikan pendidikan dan latihan keterampilan bagi kelompok ibu rumah tangga di Desa Simbang dalam hal pembuatan media tanam jamur tiram putih yang baik guna mendukung usaha budidaya jamur tiram putih. Pelaksanaan program ini dilakukan dengan beberapa tahapan, yang dimulai dari tahap observasi awal, tahap penyuluhan, tahap pelaksanaan pelatihan dan percontohan produksi, dan tahap pasca pelaksanaan pelatihan. Dari kegiatan pelatihan dan observasi yang telah dilakukan dapat disimpulkan bahwa kelompok ibu rumah tangga di Desa Simbang memiliki potensi untuk mengembangkan usaha budidaya jamur tiram, yang tergambar dari kecakapan dan keterampilannya mengolah limbah serbuk kayu menjadi media tanam jamur tiram. Hal ini juga didukung dengan sumber daya alam dan lingkungan sehingga para ibu rumah tangga tersebut tidak harus mengeluarkan modal besar untuk memulai usahanya di bidang budidaya jamur tiram.
PRINCIPAL COMPONENT ANALYSIS OF GENERATIONAL PREFERENCES REGARDING OVERTHE- TOP SERVICES – A HUNGARIAN CASE STUDY
Authors: Tamás Vinkóczi , Lili Anna Majczán , Petra Miklós , Judit Petra Koltai
Published: August 2024

The rise of video streaming services has not only increased the popularity of the platforms available, but has also changed the way households consume content, displacing the options offered by traditional television. The orientation was to apply a specific interdisciplinary scientific approach, combining economics and sociology, due to the research area of the study. The advantages/disadvantages of streaming platforms may play a role in the perceptions of different age groups of users by the service provider they choose. The aim of the research is to focus on the different video streaming consumption habits of the various generations (Generation X, Generation Y, Generation Z) as customers of Netflix, HBO Max, and Disney+, the widely known video streaming providers as reflected in the literature review. A Likert-scale questionnaire survey was considered the most appropriate method to achieve this objective. In order to test the hypothesis on the relationship between generations and video streaming usage a principal component analyses by generation was applied. The separation of variables resulted in the establishment of two groups, namely manipulation (indicating the influence of the traditional way of life) and enjoyment (influencing the choice and customer retention of service providers). The results of the study indicate that the generational characteristics of consumers partly show different patterns of service use, and that the impact of service use on traditional lifeways differs between generations. The analysis highlights the importance of further researches in this area, as the factors explored can be extended to other important issues in the future.
Notes from the editors
Authors: Nimehchisalem Vahid , Hung Yueh-Nu
Published: August 2024

This is our second issue in 2024, volume 12. The articles in the current issue fall into eight different areas of literacy, including, linguistic literacy, music and art literacy, social science literacy, thinking and literacy, organization literacy, Social literacy, religious literacy, and health literacy. Our authors in this issue come from China, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malaysia, Philippines, Turkey, and Thailand.
The Correlation Between Eighth-Grade Students’ Metacognitive Reading Awareness, Reading Intrinsic Motivation, and Reading Habits
Authors: Bahşi Niymet , Ateş Ayşe
Published: August 2024

Reading, which improves language and mental skills, is the most effective way to reach information from the past to the present. The study tried to determine the relationship between the metacognitive reading awareness, reading intrinsic motivations, and reading motivations of eighth-grade students. The study group consists of 132 eighth-grade students in a secondary school in the Battalgazi district of Malatya province—the research design is a relational screening model. The metacognitive reading awareness scale,” “Intrinsic Reading Motivation Scale,” and “Book Reading Habit Scale” were used as data collection tools. As a result of the analyses, the students got moderate scores from the metacognitive reading awareness, intrinsic motivation, and book reading habit scales. Moreover, no notable difference was found in students’ metacognitive reading strategies, reading motivations, and reading habits according to gender. The study suggests no significant link exists between “metacognitive reading awareness” and “intrinsic motivation to read,” based on the correlation analysis conducted on the three scales. Nonetheless, there were exceptionally high positive correlations among the sub-dimensions of the scales.
The Preservation and Transmission of the Lantern Festival “Miaohui” in Ningcheng County, China
Authors: Yuan Weiping , Bhengsri Thanaporn
Published: August 2024

This research focuses on the preservation and transmission of the Lantern Festival “Miaohui” in Ningcheng County, China. The study’s qualitative research method involved conducting interviews and observations. The results of the study are as follows: The Lantern Festival “Miaohui” in Ningcheng County is a culturally rich tradition dating back to the Qing Dynasty, with a peak during the late Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China. This cultural heritage, deeply rooted in the local community’s veneration for the divine and temple culture, plays a vital role in Ningcheng’s historical and cultural significance. In 1983, various stakeholders reignited efforts to preserve and transmit this tradition, following disruptions during the Cultural Revolution. The Guandi Temple, central to this heritage, has undergone transformations over the years but remains a symbol of Ningcheng’s cultural identity. While the Lantern Festival “Miaohui” thrives, challenges like financial support, suitable venues, and professional inheritance systems pose threats to its long-term preservation and transmission. Collaborative efforts involving the government, local associations, and educational institutions are necessary to address these challenges and ensure the tradition’s preservation and continuation. This cultural treasure bridges the gap between tradition and modernity, fostering a profound appreciation for Ningcheng’s rich heritage.
Literacy Transmission of Chinese Folk Songs in Southern Shaanxi
Authors: Wang Yang , Thotham Awirut
Published: August 2024

Southern Shaanxi, rich in folk song culture, faces significant challenges in preserving its musical heritage due to rapid modernization, technological advancements, and social changes. The primary objective is to investigate the educational literacy development and transmission processes of Chinese folk songs in Southern Shaanxi under contemporary status. The research site encompasses cities like Hanzhong and Ankang, with seven key informants, including folk song practitioners, educators, cultural experts, students, and community members, provided insights through interviews, observations, and document analysis. Thematic analysis was employed to identify patterns and themes related to educational literacy development, transmission processes, and cultural influences. The results indicate that integrating folk songs into educational curricula enhances language acquisition, critical thinking, emotional expression, and cognitive skills while revealing challenges such as the loss of traditional environments, the complexity of singing techniques, and economic constraints. The study suggests embracing technological innovations, fostering community involvement, and implementing supportive policies to sustain the transmission of Chinese folk songs and promote cultural literacy among younger generations.
The Immediate Effects of Collaborative Writing on Omani University Students
Authors: Al-Makhmari Asila
Published: August 2024

Collaborative writing is considered to be one of the most important approaches in the second language classroom. This paper explored the effects of practicing collaborative writing in Omani classrooms for eight teaching hours, analyzed six pairs’ dialogues and, interviewed four students and their teacher. Significant immediate effects were established and an insight into students’ attitudes and problems was identified. From the research, two main findings emerge; first, the immediate effects included signs of noticing and transfer of knowledge; an increase in motivation; critical reading and sharing knowledge through discussion; and second, positive attitudes of students towards collaborative writing were found. Therefore, this research recommends that Omani students require collaborative writing in the classroom and they need to be trained in it.
Contemporary Educational Approaches to the Literacy and Development of the Dong Grand Songs
Authors: Tang Manliang , Phaengsoi Kosit
Published: August 2024

The Dong Grand Songs, renowned for their polyphonic choral arrangements, are a vital cultural heritage of the Dong ethnic group. This study investigates the contemporary educational approaches to the literacy and development of the Dong Grand Songs in Guangxi, China. Employing a qualitative design, the research includes fieldwork, in-depth interviews, participant observation, and document analysis. Key informants comprise school administrators, teachers, song teachers, cultural inheritors, students, and community members. The findings reveal that integrating Dong Grand Song courses into primary and secondary school curricula, with support from song teachers and cultural inheritors, effectively enhances musical literacy and preserves this tradition. However, challenges such as youth migration, modern entertainment influences, and the aging population of song masters threaten the continuity of this cultural heritage. The study suggests comprehensive approaches, including economic support for rural areas, increased public awareness, and sustainable cultural programs, are necessary to address these challenges. This research provides valuable insights for policymakers, educators, and cultural practitioners on preserving intangible cultural heritage and promoting musical literacy through education.
War and Peace Literacy of Social Studies Teacher Candidates: A Metaphorical Research
Authors: Altıkulaç Ali
Published: August 2024

The aim of this study is to reveal the literacy levels and metaphors of Social Studies teacher candidates regarding the concepts of war and peace taught in secondary school. The research may be important in terms of revealing how Social Studies teacher candidates interpret the concepts of war and peace and how they perceive these concepts metaphorically. Phenomenology, one of the qualitative research designs, was used in the research. The study group of the research consists of 60 teacher candidates studying in the 4th year of the Social Studies Teaching undergraduate program of two state universities. In the research, it was determined what meanings Social Studies teacher candidates attributed to the concepts of war and peace. The collected metaphors were classified according to the metaphors used by teacher candidates. In addition, the resulting metaphors were grouped around certain common themes. Accordingly, the prospective teachers who participated in the research created 33 metaphors regarding the concept of war and 30 metaphors regarding the concept of peace. According to the research results, the most frequently repeated war metaphor is “massacre”, followed by metaphors such as “murder”, “apocalypse”, “grim reaper” and “virus”. The most frequently repeated peace metaphor is “breathing”, followed by Metaphors such as “peace”, “friendship”, “mother” and “obligation” were followed. Metaphors related to the concepts of war and peace were grouped under two categories: “positive” and “negative”. While metaphors about war were concentrated in the “negative” category, metaphors about peace were observed to be concentrated in the “positive” category. When the participants’ reasons for the decision to go to war were examined, the most recurring answers were “if the future and security of the country is in danger” and “to guarantee peace”. It has been determined that Social Studies teacher candidates who are new to the profession view war as a negative concept and peace as a positive concept. On the other hand, the fact that they create simple and easy justifications for deciding on war can be interpreted as their failure to internalize peace sufficiently.
Development of Interprofessional Education and its Implementation in Global and Indian Context: A Literature Review
Authors: Niranjane Priyanka P , Mishra Ved Prakash , Daigavane Pallavi , Gupta Khyati , Taori Kushal Prakash
Published: August 2024

Integration of Interprofessional Education (IPE) into the health sciences curriculum has been recommended over the past several decades to prepare healthcare professionals for future collaborative practice. However, due to the disparity in the adoption of IPE, this literature review attempted to examine the development of IPE and its implementation in global and Indian contexts. IPE has evolved from being fragmented and isolated initiatives to entering into the mainstream of professional education. In terms of IPE implementation, the global scan revealed that IPE was implemented in several countries to varying degrees; however, developing countries lagged behind developed countries in implementing and sustaining IPE. Scarce evidence was found regarding the implementation of IPE in India. The literature review elaborates on the transformation of health professions education from the traditional system to IPE and discusses the gap in the adoption and implementation of IPE in developing countries, including India.
Carbon Stock Estimation of Compensatory Afforestation Plantation Work in Balod District of Chhattisgarh, India
Authors: C. Ranjitha. , Gupta Shubhangi , Sharma Shivangi , Upadhyay Anup Prakash , Kittur Bhimappa
Published: August 2024

This paper encapsulates the findings of carbon stock assessment of compensatory afforestation work done in Balod District of Chhattisgarh. Under the State CAMPA (Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority) scheme, the afforestation project aims to enhance the local environment, create employment opportunities for the villagers of Armarikala, and provide fodder for nearby farmers' cattle. This initiative not only address the ecological impact of the power transmission line construction but also align with sustainable development goals by providing socio-economic benefits to the local community. The study aimed to quantify the biomass and carbon sequestration potential of diverse tree species in the Compensatory Afforestation Plantation Work in Balod District of Chhattisgarh. The carbon stock data highlights the significance of different tree species, with Terminalia arjuna emerging as a major contributor, sequestering 3,814.2 kg followed by Dalbergia sissoo with 2616.7 kg of carbon in the surveyed area. The carbon stock assessment in Balod District of Chhattisgarh demonstrates the significant ecological and socio-economic benefits of the compensatory afforestation project under the State CAMPA scheme. The findings underscore the project's alignment with sustainable development goals, enhancing both environmental health and local livelihoods.
Effect of Boron, Zinc and Sulphur on Growth, Yield and Mineral Composition of Black Gram (Vigna mungo L.) in Alluvial Soil
Authors: Singh Kavita, Y.V. , Singh S.K. , Bharteey P.K. , Singh Kajal , Sahu Ashutosh , Saini Aman
Published: August 2024

The present study determining the effect of Boron, Zinc and Sulphur on Growth, Yield and Mineral Composition of Black gram (Vigna mungo L.) in alluvial soil. A pot experiment was conducted during kharif 2023 at Net House in Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, B.H.U, Varanasi, U.P. to study the effect of Boron, Zinc and Sulphur on growth, yield and quality of black gram (Vigna mungo L.). The experiment was laid-out in a Completely Randomized design (CRD) with eight treatments, each having three replications. Dry matter accumulation, Number of branches plant-1, test weight, grain yield kg ha-1, straw yield kg ha-1, harvest index significantly affected due to various treatments. T7 (B +Zn+ S) recorded most pronounced improvements.
Institutional Quality as a Determinant of Economic Growth: Analyzing GDP Trends in Western Balkan Countries
Authors: Babajić Amra , Nurikić Mirnesa Baraković , Karabegović Nisad , Nuhanović Amra
Published: August 2024

Introduction: The main goal of this paper is to investigate the influence of the quality of (economic) institutions according to the data from the World Bank's specialized Worldwide Governance Indicators database on the gross domestic product per capita of 7 Western Balkan countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Croatia, North Macedonia, Serbia and Kosovo.
Methods: We applied Correlation and regression analysis were used for the set of mentioned data for the period from 2008 to 2022.
Results: The analysis showed that the indicator of the dependent variable (GDP/pc) has a statistically significant strong positive relationship with all indicators of the independent variable (quality of economic institutions), while the regression model determined that only the constant term and Rule of Law are statistically significant.
Discussion: The results of the research can serve to better understand the relationship between institutions and economic growth, and as such can be a starting point for future policies aimed at improving institutions and economic growth in Western Balkan countries.
Numerical Simulation Study of Wall Thickness Change Rule of Single Point Progressive Molding of Al5083
Authors: Peng Song Yi
Published: August 2024

With the development and progress of science and technology, the application of single-point progressive molding is more and more extensive, but single-point progressive molding still exists the problem of excessive thinning of wall thickness of molded parts, which seriously affects the quality of molded parts. The article takes Al5083 plate forming cone as the research object, uses Abaqus finite element simulation software, according to the principle of single variable, respectively explores the influence of process parameters such as tool head diameter, layer spacing, feed rate and residual height on the average wall thickness reduction rate and the maximum wall thickness reduction rate of the molded parts. The results show that: increasing the tool head diameter, the average wall thickness reduction rate increases and the maximum wall thickness reduction rate decreases; the average wall thickness reduction rate and the maximum wall thickness reduction rate increase with the increase of ply spacing; the average wall thickness reduction rate and the maximum wall thickness reduction rate increase with the increase of the tool feed rate; the average wall thickness reduction rate decreases and the maximum wall thickness reduction rate increases with the increase of the residual height.
Diverse Scripts, Same Mistakes
Authors: Perdana Aditya Bayu
Published: August 2024

The writing traditions of Indonesia are characterized by scriptural diversity, although today most of the traditional scripts have been supplanted by Latin in everyday use. There are revitalization efforts and design attempts to use these scripts in more contemporary settings. However, many efforts suffered from substandard typographic quality that does not represent the inherent nature or design spirit of authentic materials. To better understand and problematize this phenomenon, this study conducts historical and literature review using qualitative methods. The typographic quality of some key materials is described and presented in chronological order to show how flawed representation in some materials seem to be perpetuated into contemporary design. A review of archival materials from the 20th century onward reveals that a drop in typographic quality happens concurrently with the disappearance of traditional script from everyday use. The public’s unfamiliarity with traditional scripts was then exacerbated by flawed representation in secondary material references published privately and by the government alike throughout the 1980s to the early 2000s. Notwithstanding their scholarly content, their representation of traditional scripts often shows typographic sloppiness that poorly represent normative and variant letterforms found in primary materials. Some contemporary designs pitfalls of traditional scripts can be traced to the uncritical over-reliance to these secondary materials, such as diacritic miniaturization and graphic stereotyping. There are some indications that typographic awareness and quality is improving in some communities in conjunction with increase of digital use and better access to primary materials. But whether this improvement proved sustainable in the long run remains to be seen. The author hopes that by identifying these pitfalls, future designers will pay more attention to typographic issues in Indonesian traditional scripts and can apply more informed design decisions that contribute to the revitalization of this heritage.
Evaluation of Corrosion Resistance according to Surface treatment of Installed Ammunition Case(ALDC12)
Authors: Lee Jonghyeon , Lee Jonghyeon , Lee Sangbong , Park Hyemin , Yu Namyoung
Published: August 2024

The Remote Control Munition System is a anti-personnel munitions system to replace land mines that are hard to retrieve and can inflict damage on friendly forces and civilians. As operating environments and methods change, quality improvement is necessary to ensure appropriate durability. Therefore, corrosion resistance evaluation was performed according to the surface treatment of ALDC12, the main assembly material. We conduct the potentiodynamic polarization, cyclic corrosion test to perform analysis on corrosion behavior. Additionally, we try to observe the pitting on the surface through SEM analysis. In conclusion, among the three surface treatments, Anodizing surface treatment is judged to be the most suitable for corrosion durability in a field environment.