bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Ethiopian EFL Students’ Willingness to Communicate (WTC) and the Factors Associated With It in Oral Communicative English Classes
Authors: Teshome Dereje , Syoum Weldemariam Getachew , Legese Guta
Published: November 2024

Communication, particularly verbal communication, is central to the development of a desired competence in a second or foreign language. Approaches such as communicative language teaching (CLT) in second language acquisition emphasize practical use of the target language for effective learning/acquisition. However, despite the necessity of using a target language to learn it, it has been a common phenomenon to observe most learners exhibiting passiveness, reticence, and unwillingness to participate in oral communicative opportunities in English as a foreign language (EFL) classes. This study therefore explored EFL students’ willingness to communicate (WTC) in oral communicative English classes together with the factors underlying with it in the Ethiopian higher education context. To this end, primary quantitative data were collected from a randomly selected sample of 450 EFL students taking oral communicative English courses followed by qualitative data from a sample of fifteen students selected again randomly to triangulate the results from the quantitative data. The results revealed that the target students had in general a low level of WTC in oral communicative English classes, and their WTC was affected by both psychological and contextual factors such as self-confidence, motivation, personality, language learning orientation and classroom environments. The findings indicate that EFL students’ WTC is a crucial component to increase students’ participation in oral communicative English classes by raising their self-confidence, motivation and awareness of language learning orientations, coupled with facilitating the language learning environment. It is therefore suggested that WTC needs to be given special consideration while designing and preparing ELT materials, and during instructions as well.
Book review: Bilingualism
Authors: Moslemi Nezhad Arani Saieed , Atasoy Arzu
Published: November 2024

This review delves into Mahootian’s (2020) comprehensive textbook on bilingualism. The text is praised for its systematic exploration of the topic, addressing various facets of bilingualism across five distinct chapters, culminating in a final chapter that ties together and reiterates the main points from each prior section. Particularly lauded is the author’s emphasis on the future of research in the fields of psycholinguistics and neurolinguistics. Mahootian’s exceptional integration of complex theories, paired with her accessible writing style, marks the textbook as a valuable resource for the academic community.
Syntax of DP Deletion and Pragmatics of DP Movement in Passive Voice
Authors: Wongkittiporn Abhinan
Published: November 2024

This study examines the syntax of DP deletion and pragmatics of DP movement in passive voice from applied linguistics methodology. The data collection was a purposive sampling method as the study specifically alternated the data from Q1 SCOPUS publications, Thai national publications (TCI 1), and Thai undergraduate students’ independent studies (IS) from a private university. There were 99 tokens. The data analyses were linguistics and inferential statistics. Linguistic analysis follows generative grammar, whereas the statistical analysis follows inferential statistical analysis SPSS29. The results of the study showed the similarities of DP by-phrase agent deletion between Q1 SCOPUS, TCI 1, and IS. However, the results in these publications were different pragmatically. The discussion was explained syntactically and pragmatically. The DP arguments in passive voice were omitted due to the reason of widely-known agents. Pragmatically, the movement of DP argument in Q1 SCOPUS and TCI 1 complies with the theory of pragmatic discourse of givenness, while this was not applied in IS. It is expected that the results in this study would be useful for English learners in how to apply passive voice to write research methodology appropriately.
Methodological transformation in retrospect : to the centenary of the Department of Russian and Foreign Languages
Authors:   Timirâzevskaâ selʹskohozâjstvennaâ akademiâ, Vasilchenko T.A. , Sultanova I.V.
Published: November 2024

Along with the centenary of the Institute of Economics and Management in Agribusiness, the Russian State Agrarian University – Moscow Timiryazev Agricultural Academy celebrated another notable event in 2023: the centenary of the Department of Russian and Foreign Languages. On this occasion, the authors decided to look back at the vast methodological experience of their colleagues – both predecessors and contemporaries, to analyse the accumulated practices, development trends, etc. Thus, the authors have made an overview of study, reference and teaching books, academic and scientific papers written by the staff of the Department at different times up to the present day. We studied samples of published litherature related to the disciplines taught at the Department, which are directly available at the subscription desk, in the reading room, as well as in the electronic library system of the Central Scientific Library of the University. The changes in the textbooks over time, as well as their dynamic development and improvement, have been traced in the course of the research. As a result, more than 100 textbooks and manuals created by the teachers of the department and published from 1956 to 2024 were analysed. The authors have observed the valuable background of the Department’s scientific literature, the original approach to the selection and presentation of material in accordance with the study areas. On the other hand, the study packs have been constantly completed and supplemented with new types of skill development tasks, expanding the range of diverse learning resources in line with world trends, developing new teaching methods.
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5 virus exposure in domestic cats and rural stray cats, the Netherlands, October 2020 to June 2023
Authors: Duijvestijn Mirjam B H M , Schuurman Nancy N M P , Vernooij Johannes C M , van Leeuwen Michelle A J M , van den Brand Judith M A , Wagenaar Jaap A , van Kuppeveld Frank J M , Egberink Herman F , de Haan Cornelis A M , Verhagen Josanne H
Published: November 2024

Background

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5Nx and human H1N1pdm2009 influenza viruses can infect cats. Infections in cats may result in viral adaptations or recombinant viruses, which may facilitate zoonotic transfer.

Aim

We aimed to investigate the presence of HPAI H5 clade 2.3.4.4 and H1 influenza viruses and antibodies to these viruses in domestic and rural stray cats in the Netherlands and factors associated with exposure.

Methods

Sera from stray and domestic cats, sampled 2020–2023, were analysed by ELISA and confirmed by hemagglutination inhibition assay (HAI) and pharyngeal swabs and lung tissue for influenza A virus by RT-qPCR.

Results

In 701 stray cats, 83 (11.8%; 95% confidence interval (CI): 9.5–14.5) sera were positive for HPAI H5 and 65 findings were confirmed. In HAI, two sera were positive for both HPAI H5 and H1. In 871 domestic cats, four (0.46%; 95% CI: 0.13–1.2) sera were HPAI H5 positive and none were confirmed but 40 (4.6%; 95% CI: 3.3–6.2) sera were seropositive for H1 and 26 were confirmed. Stray cats living in nature reserves (odds ratio (OR) = 5.4; 95% CI: 1.5–20.1) and older cats (OR = 3.8; 95% CI: 2.7–7.1) were more likely to be HPAI H5 seropositive. No influenza A virus was detected in 230 cats.

Conclusion

The higher HPAI H5 seroprevalence in stray cats compared with domestic cats suggests more frequent viral exposure, most likely due to foraging on wild birds. In contrast, exposure to H1 was more common in domestic cats compared with stray cats.
Sistem tanımlama yöntemi kullanarak çeyrek araç süspansiyon sisteminin dinamik modelinin tahmini
Authors: Catalkaya Murat
Published: November 2024

Araçların hareket halinde karşılaştıkları titreşimler, konfor ve güvenlik açısından olumsuz etkilere yol açmaktadır. Bu titreşimlerin bastırılmasında, yol tutuşu ve yolcu konforu için süspansiyon sistemleri kritik bir role sahiptir. Bu çalışmada, araç dinamiği araştırmalarında yaygın olarak kullanılan çeyrek araç süspansiyon modeli üzerine, sistemin dinamik davranışını doğru ve verimli şekilde temsil eden bir sistem tanımlama (SI) yaklaşımı geliştirilmiştir. İlk olarak, çeyrek araç süspansiyon sisteminin matematiksel hareket denklemleri oluşturulmuş ve Matlab-Simulink ortamında modellenmiştir. Farklı yol senaryoları bu modele uygulanarak zaman verileri toplanmıştır. Ardından, elde edilen veriler Auto Regressive with Exogenous İnputs (ARX), Output Error (OE), Box Jenkins (BJ) ve Autoregressive Moving Average with Exogenous İnput (ARMAX) gibi SI yöntemlerine tabi tutulmuş ve sistemin matematiksel transfer fonksiyonu modeli çıkarılmıştır. Son olarak ise bu modeller doğrulama kriterlerinden ve testlerinden geçirildikten sonra en uygun uyum sağlayan model, sistemi tanımlayan model olarak seçilmiştir. Sonuç olarak ise, ARMAX modeli süspansiyon dinamiğini en iyi temsil eden model olarak belirlenmiştir.
THE MEANING OF THE FATHER FIGURE FOR THE SPHERE OF WOMEN’S INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Authors:   Saint Petersburg State University, Mirgorod Natal’ya V. , Bril’ Mikhail S. ,   Saint Petersburg State University, Chernetskaya Lyubov A. ,   Saint Petersburg State University
Published: November 2024

The article presents the results of a study examining the significance of the father figure and relationships with him in childhood for the sphere of interpersonal relationships of women in adulthood. The peculiarities of their personality manifested in interpersonal relations were also studied. The study involved 139 respondents between the ages of 24 and 64. The results obtained confirm the few available data on the importance of the quality of the child’s relationship with the father for the formation of a healthy and mature personality of the child, and also supplement them. The article defines the significance of a girl’s relationship with her father for an adult woman’s assessment of her childhood as a happy one. A correlation is found for the relationship between satisfaction in the relation with the father and a number of personality characteristics manifested in interpersonal relationships, including romantic and family relationships. There is also a description of the negative consequences of unsatisfactory for the girl relation with her father concerning destructive and deficit manifestations of adult female personality traits. The results of the study have theoretical significance, expanding the ideas about factors influencing the development of the child’s personality and the formation of patterns in interaction with people, including women’s relationships with men. In practical aspect, the obtained results are of value for specialists in the field of counselling, psychotherapy, pedagogy, social work.
RESEARCH OF PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS OF BURNOUT OF MEDICAL UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
Authors:   Russian University of Medicine, Buzina Tatiana S. , Oleynikov Sergey ,   Russian University of Medicine
Published: November 2024

The article deals with the emotional burnout and identification of early signs of maladaptation in medical university students. The causes of emotional burnout among students of secondary vocational medical education can be various, including overload with academic assignments and exams, lack of social support, problems with personal life, financial difficulties and constraints in interaction with other students and teachers.The authors conduct a comparative study of the student groups of 1st (50 people) and 2nd (26 people) year of secondary vocational education and applicants in 2022 (370 people) and 2023 (321 people) admission to a medical university. To describe the main psychological characteristics of persons belonging to those groups, as well as to identify the relationship between the level of empathic abilities and the severity of character accentuations with the likelihood to occur for symptoms of emotional burnout in the learning process, on the basis of the Russian University of Medicine, applicants were surveyed and students were tested within the framework of secondary professional medical education using the following psychodiagnostic methods. The severity of the symptoms of emotional burnout was assessed using the method “Diagnosis of the level of emotional burnout” by V. Boyko; the features of the processes of empathy were studied by the method of V. Boyko “Diagnosis of the level of empathic abilities”. The features of the personal sphere, professional prospects and values are also studied using the methods of Shmishek-Leonhard, FPP and DDO by E.A. Klimov
Understanding the consumer's intention to purchase reproductive health products from e-commerce sites
Authors: Devi Lakshmi , Rajendran Lavanya , Radhakrishnan Satish
Published: November 2024

The emergence of the Internet, together with the expansion of associated technologies, has had a profound influence on every possible field. Of great importance to marketers has been the rise of virtual stores that facilitate the online sale of goods and services. Although the majority of marketers have recognized the significance of including the Internet in their marketing strategies, there is a lack of scientific study on the key elements that impact an individual's decision-making process in the purchase of female reproductive healthcare products. The women's health market in India is projected to grow to $1.325 Billion by 2030, from $0.726 Billion in 2022. The study employed a survey instrument with 448 participants who frequently make online purchases of reproductive healthcare products. The results indicated that purchasing through e-commerce sites has gained extensive popularity among female customers due to social influence, customer experience, cost-effectiveness, performance expectancy, effort expectancy, and facilitating conditions in its ability to save time and space. The study also indicated that advertising through social media has a profound impact on female customers in their purchase decisions to buy reproductive healthcare products.
Agricultural payment mechanisms, medical cost anxiety, and incomemobility in China
Authors: Wu Teng , Gao Meihong
Published: November 2024

This study investigates the relationship between agricultural payment mechanisms, medical cost anxiety, and income mobility in China. The study made use of the World Bank (2021) Global Financial Inclusion data. Utilizing a range of figures to visually represent data trends and relationships, the study reports how agricultural payment mechanisms relate to income mobility while accounting for the impact of medical cost anxiety. The findings reveal that while agricultural payments positively affect income mobility, their effectiveness is significantly dampened by the presence of high medical expenses. Households that receive agricultural payments but face substantial healthcare costs tend to experience limited upward mobility compared to those with lower medical expenditures. The study concludes that to improve income mobility in rural China, policy interventions must address both agricultural productivity and healthcare affordability. A dual approach that integrates agricultural subsidies with healthcare reforms is recommended, focusing on expanding access to affordable healthcare, reducing out-of-pocket expenses, and strengthening social safety nets.
Assessing the incorporation of Ubuntu principles and values in the interventions for the prevention of teenage pregnancy: A scoping review
Authors: Nyandeni Sinethemba , Mulaudzi Fhumulani M. , Sepeng Nombulelo V.
Published: November 2024

Despite many interventions already implemented, teenage pregnancy remains a public health problem globally. This scoping review assessed if incorporating Ubuntu principles and values in the interventions for preventing teenage pregnancy yielded favourable outcomes. The study followed methodological framework recommended by Arksey and O'Malley, which Levac, Colquhoun and O’Brien had modified. Relevant articles were searched and screened, and data was extracted and summarised. Studies searched using Google Scholar, EBSCOhost databases, APA Psyche, MEDLINE, CINAHL and Africa-wide information. The search yielded ten published papers appraised and published between 2019 and 2022. Four themes emerged from the scoping review: collectivism and solidarity, participatory decision-making, information sharing and mutual respect. The findings from this study strengthen the idea that Ubuntu principles and values should be incorporated when developing and implementing interventions for preventing teenage pregnancy. These could help improve the cooperation of teenagers and other stakeholders, promoting teamwork for effective and successful interventions.
Midwives’ experiences regarding adverse events in obstetric units of the selected district of Gauteng province, South Africa
Authors: Morobe Rebotile V. , Ramavhoya Thifhelimbilu I. , Bopape Mamare A.
Published: November 2024

Adverse events are a global challenge and the leading cause of litigation in the world. In the current study, a qualitative, exploratory, and descriptive design was used to explore and describe the experiences of midwives in relation to adverse events that occurred in the obstetric units of the selected district of Gauteng province, South Africa. Non-probability purposeful sampling was used to select 25 midwives who work in obstetric units in the selected district of Gauteng Province, South Africa, In-depth face-to-face interviews were conducted with each participant at their workplace. Tesch method was used to analyse the data. Measures to ensure the trustworthiness of the study were observed. The study results revealed that midwives experienced a lack of recognition and acknowledgment of their efforts; poor support and unequal opportunities; blame, litigation, and psychological effects due to adverse events. The failure to recognize, acknowledge, and support midwives during an adverse event had a detrimental effect on productivity and affected the quality of maternal health care. For midwives to provide maternal health care services effectively regardless of an AE, adequate support, effective communication, and referral for appropriate counseling were recommended.
Experiences of mothers receiving male midwives’ assistance during childbirth in Kween District, Uganda
Authors: Soyekwo Wilfred S. , Tumuhaise Criscent , Ndibazza Juliet
Published: November 2024

This study explored the perceptions and experiences of mothers who were cared for by male midwives (MMWs) during delivery in Kween District. The study utilized a qualitative phenomenological approach to document responses of participants. Data was collected from three health facilities that had male midwives delivering mothers at the time of the study, and targeted postnatal mothers 18-49 years who had been delivered by a MMW in the last 6 months. Thirty-three mothers participated in the study: 15 in individual in-depth interviews and 18 in three focused group discussions. Collected data were transcribed in word, coded in excel and exported to Atlas.t 7 for analysis. Thematic and content analysis were utilized to derive insights from the data collected. The results showed that perceptions varied significantly across participants. Respondents attached certain beliefs and perceptions that the delivery process is an intimate matter that should only be handled by fellow women. Fear and discomfort when touched by a MMW and discomfort by mothers’ partners, came out as strong viewpoints. However, there were strong experiences that MMWs demonstrated supportive, caring, respectful, sympathetic and passionate provision of care. These findings agree with several other studies reviewed during the study. Comprehensive sensitization focused on promoting the utilization of skilled birth attendants regardless of gender is necessary in reducing maternal mortality.
Unsafe termination of pregnancy where abortion is illegal: A Botswana context-specific study
Authors: Kuti Emang M. , Olyn Kelebogile  P. , Mathibe-Neke Johanna M.
Published: November 2024

Unsafe pregnancy termination contributes to morbidity and mortality among women globally. Despite Botswana's restrictive abortion laws, women continue to use unsafe abortion methods. This study aimed to explore factors that contributes to unsafe termination of pregnancies in Ngami sub-district, Botswana. A qualitative descriptive and exploratory research approach, using a phenomenological design, was applied. Semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with women admitted to the gynecological ward from June to August 2021. Data saturation was reached with the 12th participant. Data was analyzed thematically. The study revealed two major themes: factors contributing to unsafe abortions, and interventions to reduce unsafe abortions. The study underscores the global issue of unsafe abortion that leads to high morbidity and mortality, and long-term complications. An overall recommendation is for Botswana to reconsider its abortion law and aim to prevent unsafe abortions and reduce healthcare costs.
FORECASTING LEAFY VEGETABLE PRODUCTION IN BANGLADESH: UNRAVELLING THE NEXUS AMONG AGRO-METEOROLOGICAL FACTORS
Authors: Hasan Md. Fakhrul , Sayem Sheikh Mohammad , Hossen Md. Bayazid , Rashid Md. Bazlur
Published: November 2024

Leafy vegetables in the food basket provide vital nutrients required for human health, but Bangladesh faces challenges of sustainable production potential due to the vulnerability of various agrometeorological factors. This study has addressed a holistic approach to forecasting leafy vegetable production through the nexus of agricultural responses and climatic factors. The secondary yearly data of seasonal leafy vegetable production and area wise daily key climatic predictors such as rainfall, humidity, sunshine, and temperature for the period 2000-2001 to 2022-2023 have been collected from Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) and Bangladesh Meteorological Division (BMD), respectively. Scenario analysis and stepwise dynamic regression model was applied to diagnose the pattern and also forecast winter and summer leafy vegetable production for the years 2023-2024 to 2030-2031 addressing meteorological predictors. Results show that winter production is significantly influenced by the previous year’s output (lag-1), sunshine hour, and maximum temperature. In contrast, summer leafy vegetable production is influenced solely by previous year production. Using growth projection of sunshine hours and maximum temperature of Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) in the fitted dynamic regression model, winter leafy vegetable production is forecasted to rise from 167,558 tons in 2022-2023 to 211,929 tons by 2030-2031. Summer production is expected to increase from 176,234 tons in 2022-2023 to 285,085 tons by 2030-2031. These findings provide critical insights for policymakers aiming to enhance food security and stabilize leafy vegetable markets amidst climate change for achieving sustainable development goals (SDG) 12.
THE SOCIAL IMPACT OF EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF AI ADOPTION ACROSS CULTURES
Authors: Aruna Kookutla , Kumari Y Saritha , Parla Suresh , Naveen Sudhamsetti , Galavilli Subha , Raj Arpana
Published: November 2024

AI has brought changes across different Cultural, Economic and Social frontiers across the world. The sample objectives of this study include a comparison of the social effects of AI in different cultures with emphasis on the manners through which the adoption of this innovation relates to the social organization; work; learning; and ethical practices in culturally distinct environments. AI has been used intensively in organizations to increase efficiency and creativity but acceptance of AI in various societies depends on cultural beliefs, attitudes, and technological adoption. This comparative research aims to critically explore culture and government policies, educational systems, and ethical issues on the formation of social effects of AI. By addressing AI adoption within numerous cultural perspectives including western, east and the global south paradigms, the study reveals the ethical issues, workforce evolution and sociopolitical changes that have been informed by the growth of Artificial Intelligence. Moreover, this research explores how different cultural stories regarding technology adoption and rejection inform AI policies and practices. In offering qualitative case research evidence in combination with quantitative evidence from various global locations, this study offers a four-parted perspective of society’s interaction with AI processes, especially in addressing different essential policy, governance, and ethical issues to control the technologies. Finally, the conclusions underline the need for culture-aware AI deployment and demand advanced global cooperation aimed at the formation of ethical and non-discriminative AI practices across the globe.
MALWARE IMAGE PREDICTION AND CLASSIFICATION USING CONVOLUTIONAL NEURAL NETWORK
Authors: Ramya P. , S Manikandan , G R Naveen , S Madanbabu , N Madhankumar
Published: November 2024

Without users' permission, malware software can infect computers or other devices. Through these loopholes, criminals commit a range of illegal and criminal offences that violate the legitimate rights and interests of the nation. Traditional malware categorization techniques fall into two categories: static analysis and dynamic analysis. It is usually not necessary to execute malware binary samples in order to perform static analysis techniques, and disassembly makes it simple to recover important data such as text lists, routines, and hash values. The static analysis methods offer a high accuracy rate and a simple operation with a low consumption time. Static analysis tools, however, are limited to analyzing malware binary samples at the surface level, where they are readily influenced by deformation and other means of confusion. Furthermore, it is challenging to identify and categorize unknown malware. Methods of dynamic analysis are not impacted by obfuscation and can operate in a virtual environment. It has the ability to recognize newly discovered malware samples and track the dynamic alterations of malware binary samples over time. Nevertheless, it's an extremely intricate and time-consuming process.
Malware has become one of the largest security threats in recent years due to its rapid growth. But feature engineering makes it difficult to handle large amounts of malware and readily limits the use of standard machine learning methods for malware categorization. However, dynamic analysis methodologies are not appropriate for efficiently categorizing large amounts of malware due to their complexity and high cost. In light of this, we propose a novel static malware detection method based on the convolutional neural network (CNN) employed in this work. Unlike existing methods, we use the data enhancement method to fix the unbalanced datasets, turn every viral byte into a colour image, and provide a better design.
Subjective well-being indices in assessing happiness in Russia
Authors: Skachkova Lyudmila , Gerasimova Olga , Krivosheeva-Medyantseva Darya
Published: November 2024

Due to the multidimensionality and dynamism of today’s social life, there emerges the need to modify the principles of measuring the effectiveness of socio-economic policy. The article empirically tests and analyzes subjective metrics focused on “failures” in the socio-economic development which are impossible to identify through objective indicators only. These metrics are the subjective well-being indices for the Russian population in terms of gender and age, residence (by federal districts), level of education, marital status, presence of children, subjective health assessments, job and pay satisfaction. The methodological framework resides in Edward Diener’s subjective well-being theory. The method of index numbers and methods of descriptive statistics, including the multivariate frequency distribution of two attributes, are applied. The evidence base is comprised of panel data of The Russia Longitudinal Monitoring Survey – Higher School of Economics (RLMS-HSE) for 2013–2022. According to the research results, the minimum and maximum values of the life satisfaction index were observed in 2016 and 2022, respectively. The affective index of happiness was found to reach higher values compared to the cognitive assessment of it. The findings show that gender, age, region of residence, level of education, as well as satisfaction with health, job, wage and financial status affect the values and dynamics of happiness indices in Russia. A well-being measurement approach covering both objective and sub jective assessments of people’s life and its individual aspects allows identifying gaps in the system of socio-economic support for the population.
Pengukuran Kinerja Keuangan Menggunakan Balanced Scorecard Pada Koperasi KPRI Obor
Authors: Farah Nurul Faradillah , Baiq Anggun Hilendri Lestari  , Adithya Bayu Suryantar
Published: November 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengukuran kinerja pada perspektif keuangan (Rasio likuiditas, Rasio Solvabilitas, Rasio Rentabilitas), perspektif pelanggan (tingkat akuisisi pelanggan), perspektif proses bisnis internal (manufacturing cycle efficiency) serta perspektif pembelajaran dan pertumbuhan (tingkat kepuasan karyawan dan tingkat retensi karyawan) dengan menggunakan metode Balanced Scorecard di Koperasi Pegawai Republik Indonesia (KPRI) Obor Kota Bima.  Populasi penelitian mencakup 101 pelanggan anggota aktif dengan teknik pengambilan sampel adalah accidental sampling dengan pengambilan sampel jenuh/metode sensus. Penelitian ini memperoleh hasil bahwa pengukuran kinerja keuangan menggunakan Balanced scorecard dinilai dari empat perspektif, yaitu perspektif bisnis internal, perspektif pelanggan, serta perspektif pertumbuhan dan pembelajaran dinilai efisien. Sedangkan perspektif keuangan yang diukur melalui tiga rasio dinilai kurang memadai. Kinerja KPRI Obor berdasarkan pengukuran kriteria keseimbangan Balanced scorecard, dianggap cukup baik dengan skor 0,2 (Cukup Baik).
Exploring Translation Strategies of Thesis Abstract Written by Non-English Department Students in The University of Mataram
Authors: Zahara Intan Hardiani , Baharuddin Baharuddin , Wardana Lalu Ali , Putera Lalu Jaswadi
Published: November 2024

This study investigates the translation problems, strategies, and the most frequently used strategy in translating Indonesian thesis abstracts into English. The subjects of this research comprised eight thesis abstracts written by non-English department students at the University of Mataram during the 2023 academic year. Utilizing Baker’s theory on translation problems and strategies, which encompasses eleven aspects, this study employed a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative and qualitative analyses. The findings reveal a total of 78 translation problems across the eight Indonesian thesis abstracts. Among Baker's identified problems, only eight were observed, including: culture-specific concepts (31 instances), source language concepts not lexicalized in the target language (4 instances), semantically complex source language words (14 instances), a lack of specific terms in the target language (1 instance), differences in expressive meaning (8 instances), differences in form (2 instances), differences in frequency and purpose of specific forms (6 instances), and the use of loan words in the source text (12 instances). To address these challenges, seven out of eight translation strategies from Baker’s theory were employed in the English thesis abstracts. The most utilized strategy was translation using loan words (35 instances, 45%), followed by translation using a more general word (12 instances, 16%), translation using a neutral word (10 instances, 13%), translation by omission (10 instances, 13%), translation by paraphrase using a related word (4 instances, 5%), and the least employed strategies were translation using cultural substitution (3 instances, 4%) and paraphrase using unrelated words (3 instances, 4%). Of the 78 translation problems identified, 77 were resolved using the seven strategies, while one problem remained unsolved due to an unacceptable translation. This thesis aims to serve as a valuable reference for translators, English department students, and researchers in the field of translation. The findings indicate a significant need for enhanced support and resources in the translation process for non-English department students at the University of Mataram.
Analisis Pemanfaatan AI dalam Komunikais Visual pada Akun Tiktok @ainusantara
Authors: Raisha Raisha Shahana , Detya Wiryany  , Maudy Rizkiana Poedjadi
Published: November 2024

This article focuses on TikTok social media that uses AI (Artificial intelligence) technology to visualize video content. In this day and age, technology is increasingly sophisticated, one of which is AI technology which plays a major role in creating content in a short time. One of the unique concepts of using AI (artificial intelligence) is the balance to attractively visualize each object in the image. This technology can also edit and create content in the form of videos, images, illustrations, etc.
The use of AI in visual communication in video content has a great effect on creating visual aesthetics to be more beautiful and have real color contrasts, and can also provide information with the video without having to use words. This research will also look at the technical description of how AI (Artificial Intelligence) can provide great benefits in providing information through video visualization. To achieve this goal, the researcher uses a qualitative approach method with phenomenology in order to get a comprehensive picture of the object of research. The role of AI in visual communication is expected to provide great benefits and apply it properly through creativity and innovation that comes from human ideas to create interesting images or videos.
Pengaruh Corporate Social Responsibility (Csr) Pt. Lintas Marga Sedaya Terhadap Pembentukan Citra Perusahaan Pada Masyarakat Sekitar Tol Cipali
Authors: Nurfitriana Novitasari Iskandar
Published: November 2024

ABSTRACT
Corporate image is how the public receives external communications effort through an organization that serve as the public response to the overall offering by the company and is defined as the number of beliefs, ideas and the public image of a company / organization. This research aimed to to describe and analyze the influence of  corporate social responsibility (CSR) toward corporate image of  PT. Lintas Marga Sedaya to community around Tol Cipali. This research is an explanatory survey research. Variabel  in this study is Environment (X1), charity (X2), urban development (X3), local business investment (X4) , employee orientation, (X5), knowledge (Z1), perception (Z2), Motivation (Z3) emotion (Z4),  and  Corporate Image (Y). The population in this research is the community who lived around Tol Cipali  The. Selection of the sample with cluster random sampling method. The analysis used is path analysis (path analysis).  The results showed, 1) local business investment (X4), employee orientation (X5) positive and significant effect to corporate image (Y). 2) Environment (X1), Charity (X2), urban development (X3) didn’t have significant effect to corporate image (Y). 3)  Environment (X1), charity (X2), urban development (X3), local business investment (X4) , employee orientation, (X5), knowledge (Z1), perception (Z2), Motivation (Z3) emotion (Z4), simultanly effect to corporate image (Y).
ABSTRAK
Citra Perusahaan adalah bagaimana masyarakat menerima upaya komunikasi ekternal melalui sebuah organisasi yang berfungsi sebagai respon publik terhadap kegiatan yang diakukan oleh perusahaan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menjelaskan dan menganalisis pengaruh Corporate social responsibility (CSR) PT. Lintas Marga Sedaya terhadap pembentukan citra perusahaan pada masyarakat sekitar Tol Cipali. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian survey eksplanatori. Variabel dalam penelitian ini yaitu Perlindungan Lingkungan (X1), Kerja Amal (X2), Pengembangan Perkotaan (X3), Investasi pada Bisnis Lokal (X4), Proyek Karyawan Beorientasi (X5), Pengetahuan (Z1), Persepsi (Z2), Motif (Z3), dan Emosi (Z4) secara simultan berpengaruh signifikan terhadap Citra Perusahaan (Y), dengan populasi yaitu masyarakat yang tinggal sekitar tol Cipali dengan teknik sampling yaitu cluster random sampling. Teknik analisis yang digunakan yaitu analisis jalur. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa 1) Investasi bisnis lokal (X4), proyek karyawan berorientasi (X5) berpengaruh scara signifikan terhadap citra perusahaan (Y). 2) perlindungan lingkungan (X1), kerja amal (X2), pengembangan perkotaan (X3) tidak berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap citra perusahaan (Y). 3)  Perlindungan Lingkungan (X1), Kerja Amal (X2), Pengembangan Perkotaan (X3), Investasi pada Bisnis Lokal (X4), Proyek Karyawan  Beorientasi (X5), Pengetahuan (Z1), Persepsi (Z2), Motif (Z3), dan Emosi (Z4) secara simultan berpengaruh signifikan terhadap Citra Perusahaan (Y).
Conselho de Segurança - República Democrática do Congo: a permanente violência e as possibilidades de estabilização.
Authors: Fialho Ana Clara Alves Mont'Alvão , Hubner Gustavo Scalabrin , Mata Otávio Kich
Published: November 2024

O panorama histórico do conflito na República Democrática do Congo e como a comunidade internacional pode atuar diante da violência constante.
Introdução, tradução e notas
Authors: Moniz Fábio Frohwein de Salles
Published: November 2024

"Será que os romanos falavam mesmo latim?" Essa pergunta instigante é o ponto de partida de Sobre as palavras da fala romana, de Flavio Biondo, obra traduzida e comentada por Fábio Frohwein de Salles Moniz. Este livro oferece uma imersão nos debates entre os humanistas do Renascimento sobre a língua dos romanos: eles realmente usavam o latim no dia a dia, ou o idioma era reservado apenas para textos formais? Biondo nos guia por essa controvérsia histórica, revelando os argumentos de importantes humanistas do Quattrocento como Leonardo Bruni, Poggio Bracciolini, Antonio Loschi e outros, que questionavam até que ponto o latim era acessível ao povo. Com uma tradução fiel e enriquecida por notas, esta obra não só resgata a discussão sobre a natureza do latim, mas também nos convida a refletir sobre a linguagem e a cultura da Roma antiga. Se você é fascinado por história, linguística ou simplesmente curioso sobre os mistérios do passado, Sobre as palavras da fala romana vai despertar novas perspectivas.
2º Congresso de Medicina Geral da Associação Médica Brasileira - AMB
Authors: Fernandes César Eduardo , Tallo Fernando Sabia , Dolci José Eduardo Lutaif
Published: November 2024

Entre os dias 25 e 27 de julho de 2024, o Distrito Anhembi, em São Paulo, recebeu o 2º Congresso de Medicina Geral da Associação Médica Brasileira (AMB). Este evento consolidou-se como um espaço vital para a discussão e reflexão sobre os desafios e inovações na medicina geral no Brasil, reunindo aproximadamente 2.500 profissionais de saúde e contando com a participação de 400 palestrantes de renome.

Com um total de 256 temas abordados, abrangendo 55 especialidades médicas, o congresso proporcionou um ambiente propício para a atualização e aperfeiçoamento das práticas médicas. A diversidade de tópicos discutidos não apenas refletiu a amplitude da medicina geral, mas também enfatizou a importância da intersecção entre novas pesquisas e práticas clínicas aplicáveis. A apresentação de especialistas renomados sobre os temas abordados se revelou essencial para a formação de médicos generalistas e para que estejam preparados para enfrentar os desafios da saúde contemporânea.

Entre os 273 trabalhos inscritos, destacaram-se as produções de estudantes, pesquisadores e profissionais que tiveram a oportunidade de apresentar suas pesquisas em formatos de apresentações orais e pôsteres. A premiação dos melhores trabalhos, com o reconhecimento oferecido pela AMB, não apenas valorizou os esforços acadêmicos dos vencedores, mas também incentivou a continuidade da pesquisa e inovação no campo médico, fundamentais para o desenvolvimento da saúde no país.

A AMB expressa seu sincero agradecimento a todos os participantes e colaboradores que tornaram possível o êxito deste significativo evento. O congresso não apenas promoveu o crescimento profissional dos presentes, mas também reafirmou a medicina geral como uma especialidade essencial na formação de médicos, garantindo que estes estejam sempre capacitados e atualizados.

Para que as discussões e aprendizados do congresso sejam acessíveis a longo prazo, a AMB divulga os Anais do 2º Congresso de Medicina Geral da AMB. Com isso, todo o conhecimento gerado durante o evento se torna disponível para consulta de todos os interessados, perpetuando a riqueza das informações apresentadas.

Este congresso ressalta o compromisso da AMB com a valorização da medicina geral e com a formação contínua de profissionais de saúde. Estas iniciativas são fundamentais para o aprimoramento da saúde e do bem-estar da população brasileira. Com grande expectativa, já se aguarda a 3ª edição do Congresso de Medicina Geral da AMB, programada para 23 a 26 de julho de 2025, reafirmando a missão da AMB em contribuir para a excelência da prática médica no Brasil.
PRINCÍPIOS E CONCEPÇÕES DE FORMAÇÃO HUMANA NAS PRÁTICAS CURRICULARES EM UMA ESCOLA DA REDE PÚBLICA MUNICIPAL DE SÃO LEOPOLDO
Authors: Machado Viviane de Oliveira , Grohe Carina Aparecida , Pasinato Darciel
Published: November 2024

O objetivo deste capítulo é compreender os princípios e as concepções de formação humana expressos nas práticas curriculares dos docentes da Escola Municipal de Ensino Fundamental Fênix5, situada no município de São Leopoldo, Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil. A relevância social deste estudo está em problematizar a formação humana no atual contexto, marcado por diversas expressões de barbárie (Charlot, 2020), levando-nos a repensar o papel da educação no enfrentamento das desgualdades e na busca por uma sociedade mais justa e democrática (Laval; Vergne, 2023). Nessa perspectiva, a presente pesquisa se justifica na medida em que visa contribuir para que os docentes da escola analisada
possam refletir sobre essa temática que é ao mesmo tempo tão ampla e tão essencial para pensar a educação contemporânea, de modo que tenham a possibilidade de rever as práticas curriculares desenvolvidas nos Anos Finais do Ensino Fundamental.
POLÍTICAS PÚBLICAS EM EDUCAÇÃO NA PRÁTICA: REVENÇÃO E COMBATE À EVASÃO NO MUNICÍPIO DE SÃO LEOPOLDO/RS
Authors: Schneider Luli Kasper
Published: November 2024

Os nossos “maus alunos”, aqueles programados para não se
tornarem nada, nunca vêm para a escola sozinhos.
UM LABORATÓRIO PARA EXPERIMENTOS PEDAGÓGICOS E EXPERIÊNCIAS COFORMATIVAS: POR UMA GESTÃO QUE PENSA E ATUA COM A (DE)FORMAÇÃO
Authors: Fabris Elí Terezinha Henn , Bahia Sabrine Borges de Mello Hetti , Cardoso Bianca de Oliveira
Published: November 2024

UM LABORATÓRIO PARA EXPERIMENTOS PEDAGÓGICOS E EXPERIÊNCIAS COFORMATIVAS: POR UMA GESTÃO QUE
PENSA E ATUA COM A (DE)FORMAÇÃO.
Tecnologia, virtualidade e sexualidade: Afetos nos casos de plataformas digitais para relacionamentos adultos
Authors: Ribeiro Gabriela Moreira , ARAUJO FERNANDA SANTOS
Published: November 2024

O corpo não é unicamente a essência da vida no sentido biológico. É no corpo que se apresentam as possíveis manifestações socioculturais impostas através de políticas econômicas e ideológicas. Pensado
Exploring the Decision-Making Process of International Students: Factors Influencing their Choice of US Colleges
Authors: Acar Erkan
Published: November 2024

The United States is the top destination for international students seeking higher education. These students encounter various factors that shape their decisions throughout the college application journey. This research aims to pinpoint the main variables that influence international students’ choices to study in the US. Important factors include the reputation and rankings of universities, tuition costs, geographic location, personal recommendations, unique connections, and the complexity of the admissions process. Despite facing challenges like strict immigration policies and lengthy visa application procedures, US universities continue to attract students due to their global prestige and the numerous opportunities they provide for personal and professional development. The study sheds light on the preferences and considerations of international students when choosing colleges in the US. By doing so, it offers valuable insights for higher education institutions to improve their support services and refine recruitment strategies, ultimately enhancing the experiences and outcomes for international students.
Fostering Cultural Awareness and Academic Engagement through Poetry Analysis in Kazakh Educational Contexts
Authors: Sultan Yertay , Yessenova Kalbike , Seyitova Bagdagul , Baltabayeva Zhanalik , Koblanova Aiman , Ismailova Fariza
Published: November 2024

This study investigated the effects of activity-based and traditional analysis methods on students’ attitudes toward poetry, academic achievement, and cultural identity. A pre-test-post-test control group experimental design—a quantitative research method—was employed. The class using activity-based analysis methods for poetry analysis was designated as the experimental group, while the class following the traditional analysis method served as the control group. Participants were second-year students from the Kazakh Literature Department at a university in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The study spanned eight weeks and involved 18 female and 15 male students in the experimental group, with 17 female and 15 male students in the control group. All students provided informed consent to participate voluntarily. The Scale of Attitude toward Poetry, Poetry Analysis Skills Academic Achievement Test, and Cultural Identity Perception Scale were administered to measure the study variables. The findings revealed that activity-based analysis methods positively impacted students’ attitudes toward poetry, with the experimental group demonstrating a more favorable approach than the control group. Additionally, students in the experimental group achieved higher academic performance in poetry analysis skills than those in the control group. Although both groups showed a general improvement in their cultural identity perception, no significant difference was found between them. These results support the potential of activity-based approaches in poetry education to increase student achievement and attitudes. Consequently, integrating such methods should be actively encouraged in future educational practices.