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Camino a Marte: United Space School
Authors: Gottlieb Godoy Garraza Ian Valentín
Published: October 2023

United Space School es un programa de alta selección destinado a estudiantes preuniversitarios de todo el mundo que, en su edición del año 2023, tuvo por objetivo principal el diseño de una misión tripulada a Marte.

La intención de este trabajo es acercar al lector a mi experiencia como graduado del programa y transmitir la importancia que tienen este tipo de iniciativas en la formación y motivación de la próxima generación de científicos e ingenieros.
Análisis lingüístico-literario de “La fiesta ajena”, de Liliana Heker
Authors: Pinarello Paulina
Published: October 2023

En este trabajo presentamos un análisis del cuento “La fiesta ajena”, de Liliana Heker, a partir de un enfoque lingüístico-literario, con la finalidad de observar la manera en la que se construye la otredad bajo el binomio “nosotros/los otros” y sus distintas variantes. Se consideran aportes teóricos pertenecientes a la lingüística tales como la teoría de la relevancia, el contexto y la cortesía, a fin de demostrar el modo en que éstos refuerzan los objetivos literarios. A lo largo de este análisis se pone en evidencia por qué el relato es titulado “La fiesta ajena”.
Cardos
Authors: Domínguez Iribe Manuel
Published: October 2023

Poema
Galería virtual. Cuando los corales mueren pierden su cromática intensidad. Quedan lívidos, blancos
Authors: Ramírez Susana
Published: October 2023

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Galería virtual. Explorando campos plásticos
Authors: Bedouret Alejandra
Published: October 2023

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Galería virtual. Serie "Ojo de Pez"
Authors: Bustamante Karin
Published: October 2023

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Transitivity Analysis of AJ Hoge’s Short Story “Day of the Dead”
Authors: Jaelani Alan , 'Abidat Ihda , Umam Amalul , Rahmawanti Movi Riana
Published: October 2023

This study analyzes a short story created by AJ Hoge, a well-known English Materials creator of effortless English learning with his short story. It aims to reveal how meanings are constructed and what characterizes the story. Transitivity system, a framework of Halliday's Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL), is used as an analytical tool. The data are gathered from the short story entitled “Day of the Dead”. This study employs qualitative descriptive analysis incorporating SFL into the methodology and Transitivity system analysis. This study finds that the creator employs all six Process types of Transitivity i.e., Material, Mental, Relational, Behavioral, Existential, and Verbal Processes. In constructing meanings, the six Processes are manifested in the three elements of the story: orientation, sequence of events, and reorientation. The employment of the six Processes is as an effort to expose learner to the clause as representation completely, that is to provide learners with all possible represented experiences through Processes that may happen in the world. The dominant Process of Material becomes the characteristic of the text and meets the linguistic features of recount text.
Lexicons in Ajisaka Dance
Authors: Komang Suryandewi
Published: October 2023

Ajisaka dance is a traditional Balinese dance that has lexicons and their cultural meaning. The ones who practice and perform the dance do not know about the lexicons of the dance. It can cause language death because the native speaker does not maintain their language. This study aimed to find out the lexicons and their cultural meaning related to Ajisaka dance movements. The setting of this study was conducted in Buleleng regency. It was designed in the form of a qualitative method using an ecolinguistic approach. The data were obtained through observation and interview techniques. The results of the study show that the lexicons are classified into eye movements (two lexicons), neck movements (two lexicons), body movements (four lexicons), hand movements (eight lexicons), finger movements (four lexicons), and leg movements (eight lexicons) and the cultural meaning of the lexicons of movements refers to the firmness, obedience to responsibility, authority, majesty, intelligence and agility, the subtlety of mind and soul, and the strong principles of the king and his soldiers. The results of this study can be used as teaching material for the dance teacher to teach lexicons and their cultural meaning to their students and introduce it to foreigners who want to learn this dance. Specifically, this study can help maintain a local language and lead to avoiding language death. Keywords: ecolinguistic; lexicons; cultural meaning; Balinese dance; Ajisaka dance
Improving the Students’ Motivation in Learning Vocabulary Using Song Lyrics
Authors: Sitepu Setiana Sri Wahyuni , Safitri Eka , Sukmawati Nur Najibah , Nasution Sukma Septian , Kusumoriny Laksmy Ady
Published: October 2023

This study aims to increase the students' motivation in learning vocabulary using song lyrics in the seventh grade of SMP Citra Bangsa. This classroom action research uses tests, observations, questionnaires, and documentation to determine the improvement that occurs in each cycle. Tests given to Pre-Test, Post-Test cycle 1, and Post-Test cycle 2 showed that the average score of each vocabulary test in the class increased significantly. In the Pre-Test, the mean score was 41.25. Then in the Post-Test cycle 1 the average score raised to 56. In the Post-Test cycle 2, the average score reached 63.5. The improvements proved that song lyrics is worth implementing in teaching vocabulary. It is supported by the results of observations which showed an increase in terms of students' motivation in learning vocabulary. The results of the questionnaire also showed an increase in the number of positive questions. While the number of negative questions decreased. Thus, it can be concluded that there is a significant increase in motivation and vocabulary achievement of seventh grade students of SMP Citra Bangsa after they are taught to use song lyrics.
Figurative Language in Song lyrics My Way by Frank sinatra
Authors: Samosir Anna Catharina , Girsang Martina Girsang , Praditya Ginting Bernardus Batara Tuahta , Parulian Tamba Asima Rohana , Kianlin Jessica Anastasia
Published: October 2023

Interest in the meaning of song lyrics “My Way” by Frank Sinatra has made the writers do this research. This research aims to know how many types and what is the meaning of figurative language used by the song writer in this song lyrics. In this song lyrics the writers found four types of figurative language, they are: metaphor, repetition, hyperbole, and paradox. The writers took the song lyrics from genius.com/Frank-Sinatra-my-way-lyrics. The dominant types are metaphor and repetition. They are used to show and to say his/her feeling and the experienced too. The feelings and the experiences are the happy and the sad one. Actually, how to face this life it depends on the person. Finally, he/she the one who face what the life brings to his way.
Learners’ Personalities and Language Learning: A Literature Review
Authors: Octaviani Saarah Nabiilah , Jumariati Jumariati , Elyani Eka Puteri , Nasrullah Nasrullah
Published: October 2023

A growing interest in studies about learners’ personalities in language learning has occurred from time to time. However, there are contradictions in many studies. Some claim that extroverts are more successful in language learning, whereas some believe the opposite. Other factors may influence the learner’s language learning, other than their personalities; therefore, this study explores the influence of extrovert and introvert personalities on language learning and the difference between them. The method used in this study is a literature review obtained from various research engine databases such as Google Scholar, ResearchGate, and ProQuest. The data are collected from journal articles, theses, dissertations, and books and analyzed using thematic analysis. This study found that various aspects influence the learner’s achievement in language learning other than the learner’s personality. The implication of this study benefits the teachers to define the best teaching method and strategy for each personality in language learning and the students to find the best learning strategy based on their personality. It also can be a reference for other researchers to conduct a study based on the same variables.
Sociocultural Issues Represented in Native Son Novel by Richard Wright
Authors: Annur Kathrin Meylida , Mu’in Fatchul , Nasrullah Nasrullah , Listia Rina
Published: October 2023

A novel is one of the types of literature that retells real-world events in a fictional way without taking away their social or cultural parts. This research was conducted to analyze Native Son, a novel about Bigger Thomas's life as a black person in America in the 1930s. The issues explored in this novel include racial prejudice, racial discrimination, and racial segregation. This study used an interdisciplinary approach, a mimetic approach, and a document study. The data are collected by reading the novel, taking the contents representing the issues, and then presenting and explaining what the data mean. The study results show that Native Son portrays some of the sociocultural issues that often occur in society. This study is expected to provide readers with information on how to analyze a literary work, specifically a novel, and to gain a greater understanding of sociocultural issues in society so that it can be used as a reflection of life.
Implementation of CLIL Program in Islamic Affiliated Primary School: Teaching Assistants Project
Authors: Rabba Farah Rafika , Khoiriyah Khoiriyah
Published: October 2023

English teaching at primary school needs some improvement, particularly in its giving exposure and contextualizing English content. Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) approach can be an effective way to the success of English teaching at the primary school level. Thus, this community service aims at empowering SD Aisyiyah Kota Malang with teaching thematic lessons through CLIL concepts by infusing Islamic content. The strategies implemented were formulated in five stages: need analysis, professional development workshop to school teachers and teaching assistants, syllabus and material design, implementation, and evaluation. Results show that school teachers and teaching assistants were able to integrate CLIL approach observed from the syllabus and material design. Also, students were all enthusiastic and engaged during the classroom activities. This community service implies that teaching assistants can foster English learning engagement for primary school graders.
An Analysis of Directive Acts Found in “The Princess Switch” Movie
Authors: Damanik Cindy Erika , Ambalegin Ambalegin
Published: October 2023

The aim of this descriptive qualitative research was to examine the various types of directive uttered by the characters in The Princess Switch movie. The data were collected from the characters' utterances of directive acts in the movie. The theory proposed Searle (1979) was used to analyze the types of directive acts. The observational method and non-participatory technique were employed to obtain the data. In addition, the data were evaluated using the pragmatic identity method and pragmatic competence- in equalizing technique. The results demonstrated that the characters in The Princess Switch movie delivered 20 utterances of directive acts. There were 9 data displayed asking, 3 data displayed requesting, 1 data displayed inviting, 3 data displayed advising, 3 data displayed permitting, and 1 data displayed commanding. The asking type of directive acts was the most common type as the characters in the Princess Switch regularly asking each other questions.
The Presence of Diglossia in American-Based Talk Shows
Authors: Tampubolon Muhammad Ahsan , Nurmawati Nurmawati , Nasution Sukma Septian
Published: October 2023

This study aims to find the types of diglossia and the factors of the use of language variations in the videos of “Steve Tv show, Netflix is a Joke, ABC, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” on the YouTube channel. Diglossia is defined as a situation where two language variations occur at the same time. This is a content analysis and the data were taken from conversations in the video analyzed using Trudgill's theory. Further, factors of the occurrence of diglossia in the use of language variations are based on Yule's theory of diglossia. Using observation as main instrument of collecting data, all diglossia occurring in the selected videos are classified into high, medium, and low classes to be tallied to come to the final findings. The findings highlight that diglossia is found in six of the eight videos. The writers identified standard English as dominant on the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon's YouTube channel. While the use of non-standard English is more dominant in videos on the Steve Tv Show, Netflix is a Joke and ABC channel. The factor that causes a lot of language variation is the ethnic background where this factor is found on 3 YouTube channels, the age factor on 2 YouTube channels, the speech community factor on 2 YouTube channels, and the gender factor on 1 YouTube channel. From the two types of language variation and four of the five factors of diglossia found in the videos, high language variation and ethnic background factors are language variations and dominating factors
Increasing the students’ speaking ability in giving suggestions and advice by the using of "whip around" strategy
Authors: Zalukhu Atalisi , Hia Mitra Gusmeni
Published: October 2023

Speaking is the ability to convey information or expressing to convey everything in their mind orally. Therefore, it is important for students to master speaking in their daily life because through speaking students can express their ideas, feelings, opinions, and knowledge. There were some problems faced by the students in speaking in Second grade of SMP ADHYAKSA namely: the students lacked vocabularies, and the students are not able to deliver their suggestion and advice. Therefore, to overcome the problems, the researcher conducted this research by using “Whip Around” Strategy in second grade of SMP ADHYAKSA. The purpose of the research is to increase the students’ ability in speaking by using whip around Strategy at the second grade of SMP adhyaksa. To achieve the purpose, the researcher conducted CAR Method. The result of the data in Cycle I showed the average of students’ value was 60, the maximum score was 78 and the minimum score was 41. While in Cycle II 20 students (100%), the student got the maximum score was 83 and the minimum score was 75. From the result o the research, it can be concluded that “Whip Around” Strategy increases the students’ speaking ability in second grade of SMP adhyaksa. Finally, the researcher suggested all English teacher to use this strategy in teaching speaking skill because “Whip Around” Strategy is effective to increase the students’ ability in speaking. “Whip Around” Strategy encourages the students’ to express their suggestion and advice orally and engaged the student high motivation during the teaching and learning process.
The Archetypal Images in “Coraline” Novel By Neil Gaiman (2002)
Authors: Samosir Glorya , Rudianto Gaguk
Published: October 2023

The dark fantasy children's book Coraline by Neil Gaiman described Coraline's adventured as she tried to uncover strange and frightening secrets in her new home. The goal of this study was to describe the archetypal images that emerged in the Coraline novel based on Carl Jung's theory of the archetypal image. The issue identified in this study is that many readers are still not aware of what an archetypal description in a novel implies. This research was a qualitative descriptive research proposed by Creswell (2018). In collecting data, researchers used observation (reading) and note-taking techniques. Then, for data analysis methods, the researchers used content analysis and interpretation techniques. The result of this research was the discovery of 15 data of archetypal images in the novel Coraline. The 15 data consisted of four data of terrible mother, two data of demon lover, two data of black color, two data of tree, one data of red color, one data of rising sun, one data of desert, one data of serpent, and one data of circle. Considering the findings of the study, it could be concluded that the novel Coraline used a number of image archetypes to convey hidden meanings through the use of symbols.
An Analysis of Impoliteness Strategies in “Can You Ever Forgive Me?” Movie
Authors: Kelvin Kelvin , Rudianto Gaguk
Published: October 2023

This study applied pragmatics study to analyze impoliteness strategies that based on the movie titled “Can You Ever Forgive Me?” directed by Marielle Heller. The aim of this study was to discover the strategies of impoliteness that occurred from the conversation in the movie. The utterances were found and gathered by applying the theory of Culpeper (1996) for the data source. The object of this research was impoliteness strategies. The data source contained the conversation that was uttered by the characters from the movie “Can You Ever Forgive Me?”. The descriptive qualitative research design was employed to obtain the research findings. The data were acquired in a non-participatory method, which means that no participants were required during the process of data collection. The results revealed that the movie utilized all impoliteness strategies. It was found that bald-on-record impoliteness had five utterances, positive impoliteness had four, negative impoliteness had three, sarcasm/mock impoliteness contained two, and withhold politeness had only one.
Examining Coherence Markers Use on the Abstracts of English Graduate Students’ Final Academic Writing
Authors: Murodi Ahmad , Dewi Ratna Sari , Syarief Kustiwan , Rejeki Sri
Published: October 2023

This research aimed to describe the use of Coherence in the thesis abstracts of the graduate program of the English Education Department of UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta. The descriptive qualitative analysis was used as the methodological design of this research that attempted to describe the phenomenon of discourse analysis, especially about coherence in the abstracts of the graduate program of the English Education Department of UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta. Some steps were conducted to collect the data, in which ten chosen abstracts were collected from the repository of UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta and analyzed to examine the types of Coherence proposed by Kehler (2002), the topical subject and the topical progression to see how they build coherence in the abstracts. This research shows that four out of eleven types of Coherence proposed by Kehler (2002) are used in twenty abstracts, including Parallel, Contrast, Generalization, and Explanation. Meanwhile, the topical subject shows mood as the dominant topical subject with a 91.74% percentage. In Addition, Sequential progression is a dominant Type of Topical Progression. Furthermore, Discourse Topic is hard to analyze because the abstracts only have one paragraph, so the discourse topic is analyzed based on the terms that frequently emerge to interpret the discourse topic. Finally, this study is expected to contribute to the development of language study, especially for Discourse Analysis, and it is also hoped to contribute to the education field, especially for university students, to improve the quality of English writing in abstracts of their research papers.
The Implementation of Hypnoteaching Method in Improving Students’ Reading Comprehension
Authors: Syukur Abdullah , Supraba Ardhy
Published: October 2023

The objective of this research is to find out the implementation of Hypnoteaching method in improving students reading comprehension. The researcher applied quasi-experimental design. The population of this research is the second semester students of Informatics Study Program at Cokroaminoto Palopo in 2022/2023 academic year. The researcher used cluster random sampling technique, where two classes were taken randomly as sample. The sample consists of 27 students of experimental class and 27 students of control class. There were two variables in this research, namely the implementation of Hypnoteaching method as independent variable and the students reading comprehension as dependent variable. The data was collected through reading test administered in pretest and posttest of each class. The result of data analysis shows that t-test value is greater than t-table value (5.34 > 2.056) at level of significance (p) = 0.05 with degree of freedom (df) = 26. It means that there is a significant difference of reading comprehension between two classes and it indicates that null hypothesis (H0) is rejected and alternative hypothesis (H1) is accepted. Therefore, based on the findings and discussion of this research, it can be concluded that the implementation of Hypnoteaching method improves students reading comprehension
The Efficacy of Using Problem Solving Approach in Teaching Speaking to Indonesian English as Foreign Language (EFL) Students
Authors: Liunokas Yanpitherszon
Published: October 2023

This research aims at finding out the efficacy of using problem solving approach in teaching speaking especially describing to Indonesian English as Foreign Language (EFL) students. The main question of this research: Is the use of problem-solving approach effective in teaching conditional sentences to Indonesian EFL students?  The research can be an addition to the persisting teaching speaking in English through the use of problem solving approach.  This research was conducted at First semester students of the English Study Program of Nusa Cendana University, Kupang.  The population of this research was First semester students of the English Study Program of Nusa Cendana University, Kupang. The number population is 160 in four classes. The research used a pre-experimental method with a pre-test and post-test design. The pre-test was given to find out the basic ability of the students in mastering speaking and the post-test given to find out the students’ improvement in mastering speaking after giving the treatment by using problem solving approach. The findings show that using problem solving is effective in teaching speaking to Indonesian EFL students.  It is supported by the result of the significance test through SPSS 20 program that the P was 0.00.  Therefore, it is recommended to use problem solving approach in developing students’ speaking of Indonesian EFL students.
Semantic Analysis of Figurative Language Found in Nikkie Tutorials Product Review
Authors: Pertiwi Pegy Eka , Handayani Nurma Dhona
Published: October 2023

This study aims to investigate the figurative language in most popular product review of makeup in Nikki Tutorials in Youtube channel. The data were the existing utterances delivered by the content creator. This research used the theory semantic of figurative language from Perrine (2018) to categorize the utterance that appeared in the data source into the function and reason of figurative language. A qualitative research design was employed in conducting this study followed by document analysis and observation as the instruments. This research used observational method that theorized by Sudaryanto (2015), to collect the data in the product review. The result showed that the kind of figurative language was separated into twelve types there are simile, metaphor, personification, apostrophe, metonymy, symbol, allegory, paradox, overstatement, understatement, synecdoche, and irony and the reason of figurative language specifically imaginative pleasure, bringing additional imagery, additional emotional intensity, and saying in brief compass. Related to the types, the researcher found 42 data that contains the kind of figurative language. There were 21 data of hyperbole, 4 data of simile, 1 data of metaphor, 7 data of personification, 2 data of apostrophe, 1 data of metonymy, 2 data of symbol, 2 data of paradox, 2 data of understatement. Whereas the reason of figurative language, the researchers found 30 data. 25 data increase emotional intensity, 2 data bringing additional imagery, 2 data saying in brief compass, 1 data afford imaginative pleasure. Moreover, the most used in the kind of figurative language is hyperbole whereas the reason of figurative language is increase emotional intensity which always appeared in the data analysis.
Analysis of Conjunction Types Found in NATO General Stoltenberg’s Speech: Study of Discourse Analysis
Authors: Djajakusuma Renaldi Galura , Mubarak Zia Hisni
Published: October 2023

This research was focused on investigating the types of conjunction used in NATO General Stoltenberg’s speech. To determine the types of conjunction the theory by Halliday and Hasan (1976) was employed. The research used qualitative method in analyzing the data. The speech used as a data source was NATO General Stoltenberg’s speech at 15 June about Russia’s aggression towards Ukraine. There are 67 conjunctions found in the speech which divided into 4 types. The additive conjunctions were the most type with 48 occurrences, followed by 14 Causal conjunctions, and 5 temporal conjunctions. The additive conjunction was not found in the speech. It can be conclude that the speech contains lots of information which unified into one single text.  It can be said that the NATO General wants to emphasize many things that NATO already doing and planned ahead regarding Russia’s aggression towards Ukraine.
Enhancing Students' English Pronunciation With Cake Game Application
Authors: Febriani Indriani , Sari Puspa , Syahrir Syahrir
Published: October 2023

In this research, researchers make pronunciation and application the focus of research to improve students' ability to learn pronunciation. This research uses an experimental method with a quasi-experimental design. Participants in this study were divided into two groups, namely the control group and the experimental group. Based on the processing of data, improving the pronunciation ability of this cake game application has a positive impact on improving the ability of English pronunciation in students.
The impact of teachers’ active involvement level at MGMP of English and their perception pedagogical competence as English teacher
Authors: Saharir Saharir
Published: October 2023

the impact of teachers’ active involvement level at mgmp of english and their perception pedagogical competence as english teacher English Teacher in Maros Regency, Thesis. English Department Faculty of Postgraduate Makassar Muhammadiyah University.  This research aimed to know the correlation teachers’ active at MGMP and Perception pedagogic competence as English Teacher in Maros Regency. This research used a quantitative method with correlation approach. The data source of this research was primary data from ofa questionnaire and the subject of this research was 60 English teachers in Maros Regency.. Based on the data analysis, it can be concluded that teachers’ activeness involvement level at MGMP simultaneously has high correlation and their pedagogic competence. It can be described further, as the following:  First  from the data analysis, it is known that the significance value of Teachers’ activeness involvement at MGMP. So it can be concluded that teachers’ activeness involvement at MGMP is active to follow the MGMP activities. Second from the data analysis, it is known that the significance value of Teachers’ perception pedagogic competence. The explanation that teachers’ perception pedagogic competence of MGMP  is very good. Third from the data analysis, it is known that the significance value of Teachers’ activeness involvement at MGMP (X) and teachers’ perception pedagogic competence (Y) is equal 0.01 < 0.05. This means  that there is influence X (activeness involvement at MGMP) and Y (teachers’ perception pedagogic competence) have significant correlation.The result of the research showed that the teacher activeness in MGMP had positive effects, active teachers’ perception pedagogic competence also had positive effect, and the correlation teachers activeness and their perception pedagogic competence showed a significant  positive  relationship value of 0.01 is smaller than 0.05
The Use Of English Stories Applications In Developing Students' Reading Comprehension
Authors: Cahyani Cahyani , Syahrir Syahrir , Puspa sari Puspa sari
Published: October 2023

This study aims to determine students' understanding of reading skills using the English stories application. The method used in this study was Quasi Experimental Design with 20 students at SMPN 10 Palopo as research subjects. Pretest and posttest techniques to collect data in this study. One of the teaching materials used is a story that is in the application with the theme of fable stories with the title the little mouse. Reading comprehension activities last 15 minutes. After that, students are asked questions about the contents of the story for evaluation using a written test. The results of the study showed that there was an activity to improve reading comprehension skills in class VIII students of SMPN 10 Palopo, as evidenced by the processing of the test results given to students. Thus it can be concluded that using the English stories application can improve students' reading comprehension skills significantly.Keywords:  English stories,Application,Reading Comprehension
Assessment of Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio as A Prognostic Marker in Locally Advanced Head and Neck Cancer Treated with Concomitant Chemoradiation
Authors: Targain Elisha Servorip , Chauhan Ashok , Paul Diptajit , Sehgal Shailley Arora , Soni Abhishek , Kaur Paramjeet
Published: October 2023

Background

Various experimental and epidemiological studies have been conducted to find the relationship between hematologic parameters like neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and prognosis in numerous solid malignancies. We conducted a similar study to assess the role of NLR as a prognostic marker in locally advanced head and neck cancer (HNC) treated with chemoradiation.

Patients and methods

A total of 60 patients of histopathologically proven, previously untreated, locally advanced HNC were included in this randomized, prospective study. They were stratified into five groups according to their NLR values (<2, 2–3, 3–4, 4–5, and >5). All 60 patients received the same concurrent chemoradiation with a radiation dose of 66 Gy in 33 fractions over 6.5 weeks with injection cisplatin 40 mg/m2 weekly. Treatment-related toxicities were assessed weekly. Association of NLR was assessed with the outcomes as per the World Health Organization (WHO) response criteria. Informed consent was taken from all patients, and approval of institutional ethical committee was obtained.

Results

Complete response was observed to be maximum in patients with low NLR value of <2 (73% of patients). Higher percentage of treatment-related toxicities was also observed in groups with higher NLR values, that is, NLR 4–5 and >5. The association of NLR with treatment response was statistically significant on Pearson's chi-square test (P = 0.019).

Conclusion

Our study was able to establish the relationship between NLR and treatment outcome in HNC patients treated by concurrent chemoradiation. Higher pretreatment NLR values were associated with poorer survival outcomes and increased treatment-induced toxicities.
Closing the Customer Imagination Gap with Augmented and Virtual Reality
Authors: Hilken Tim , Heller Jonas , Mahr Dominik
Published: October 2023

The “imagination gap” is experienced by customers when they struggle to envision product benefits or service outcomes. It continues to be a significant challenge across industries. This gap often leads to delayed or abandoned purchases, resulting in substantial revenue losses for companies. Businesses are increasingly turning to extended reality technologies such as augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) to address this issue. AR projects digital content into physical environments, allowing customers to visualize products in their surroundings and make more informed purchase decisions. VR, on the other hand, transports users to digital environments, creating immersive experiences that enhance learning, healthcare and other applications. Both AR and VR technologies have the potential to bridge the imagination gap and provide value to businesses and consumers. Strategic considerations include assessing the bottom-line impact of purchasing decisions, selecting the appropriate technology for specific objectives, deciding at what stages of the customer journey to deploy AR and VR and addressing privacy and falsity concerns. Looking ahead, neuro-enhanced reality, enabled by brain-computer interfaces, holds the promise of even more immersive experiences.
Neuroscience Goes Virtual: How to Measure Consumers‘ Responses in Extended Realities
Authors: Bigné Enrique
Published: October 2023

The metaverse and extended realities offer new avenues for studying consumer behavior. Consumer neuroscience tools are being utilized to understand interactions in these virtual spaces. The 3S framework (Stimuli, Sensors and Signals) provides a foundation for applying these tools. Stimuli can be manipulated to study brand choices, and sensors capture physiological responses such as heart rate and facial expressions. Different interface devices like monitors, smartphones and head-mounted displays offer varying immersion levels and sensor compatibility. Augmented reality requires minimal additional technology, while virtual reality allows detailed tracking of user interactions. Mixed reality combines both. Applications of extended realities in consumer research include pretesting products and designs, virtual try-on experiences and analyzing the impact of virtual presences. The available technology and ongoing advancements present exciting opportunities for understanding consumer behavior in virtual and augmented spaces.
Perfil clínico-epidemiológico de pessoas que vivem com HIV/AIDS em um município do Médio Paraíba
Authors: Nogueira Ferreira Daniella , Pereira da Silva Keila , Martins da Costa Marcio , Munhen de Pontes Ana Paula
Published: October 2023

Objetivo: Caracterizar o perfil sociodemográfico e clínico-epidemiológico de pessoas que vivem com HIV/aids em um município no interior do estado do Rio de Janeiro. Materiais e métodos: Trata-se de um estudo epidemiológico, descritivo, retrospectivo, de abordagem quantitativa, a partir de dados secundários, coletados em prontuários, no período de outubro de 2018 a agosto de 2019. Resultados: Foram coletados dados de 131 prontuários referentes a HIV/AIDS, destes 60% (n= 78) eram homens, a faixa etária prevalente foi maior ou igual a 50 anos com percentual de 31,29% (n=41), de raça/cor branca 52,3% (n=68), com ensino fundamental completo 44,6% (n=58), assalariados 34,1% (n=44) e 89,23%(n=116) de zona urbana. A via de transmissão predominante foi a sexual 87,69% (n=114). A maioria dos pacientes é assintomático95,3% (n=122), com 98,43% (n=126) em uso de TARV, 87,5% (n= 112) sem troca do esquema terapêutico, 75,78% (n=97) com carga viral indetectável, 90,62% (n=116) com ausência de coinfecções, e, de acordo com o último exame realizado, 78,9% (n=97) TCD4 (em céls./mm³)maior ou igual a 350. Conclusão: Aponta-se para um perfil de indivíduos do sexo masculino, com idade maior ou igual a 50 anos, de cor branca, com ensino fundamental completo, assalariados, moradores de zona urbana, com principal via de transmissão a sexual. Com relação aos aspectos clínicos, pacientes HIV assintomáticos, em uso de TARV, sem troca do esquema terapêutico, com carga viral indetectável. Destaca-se as possíveis limitações do presente estudo se refere à qualidade dos registros em prontuários pela equipe de saúde e o acesso restrito ao documento.
Will Adding Michel’s Solution to the Laboratory Reagents do Any Good for the Neuropathologists?
Authors: Amjad Tuaha , Malik Muhammad Hassan , Rasool Ghulam , Shoaib Shameen
Published: October 2023

The importance of intraoperative consultation through frozen sections can hardly be over-emphasized. The overall accuracy of frozen section diagnosis falls within the range of 92% to 97.98%; however, in brain tissues, the diagnostic accuracy is debatable, considering the artifacts due to ice crystal formation, crushing, and overstretching resulting in impaired histomorphology. On the other hand, reliance on immunohistochemistry on a frozen brain section is even more challenging because of reported interpretational problems. Hence, preserving the histomorphology of brain tissues and optimizing preanalytical variables is crucial for the accurate diagnosis of the patients.
A Beacon of Dedication and Excellence: Dr. Shehla Javed Akram’s Remarkable Journey in Medical Journalism Course at UHS
Authors: Naseem Nadia
Published: October 2023

Dr. Shehla Javed Akram's candidacy during the  six months certificate course of Medical Editing and Journalism at University of Health Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan, is not only marked by her academic excellence but also by her exemplary character. In a world that sometimes equates privilege with success, Dr. Shehla's demeanor serve as a refreshing reminder that true achievements are built on a foundation of humility, unwavering dedication, and a commitment to the principles of equity, fairness and professionalism. We are proud to have such dedicated individuals among us, and she truly is a beacon of inspiration for us all.
Cambiando la conversación: astronoética, performance y lo off-moderno en México
Authors: Johnson Anne W.
Published: October 2023

La autora aborda la relación entre el performance y el espacio exterior en México a partir de obras realizadas por los artistas Nahum y Juan José Díaz Infante. Ellos crean imaginarios espaciales desde el arte y la ciudadanía que producen efectos de maravilla, conexión y extrañamiento en sus públicos. Se argumenta que el objetivo de estos artistas es “cambiar la conversación” del debate sobre el espacio exterior y visibilizar alternativas a los futuros proyectados desde los centros hegemónicos de las carreras espaciales.
Changing the Conversation: Astronoethics, Performance and the Off-Modern in Mexico
Abstract
This article addresses the relation between performance and outer space in Mexico, focusing on the work of the artists Nahum and Juan José Díaz Infante, who create space imaginaries by means of art and citizenship. Their work aims to produce effects of wonder, connection, and estrangement in their audiences. By doing so, the author argues they both aim to “change the conversation” of the debate around outer space and bring up alternatives to the futures projected from the hegemonic centers of the space race.
Recibido: 18 de enero de 2023 Aceptado: 20 de julio de 2023
Trotsky. El hombre en la encrucijada
Authors: Pérez Márquez José Vicente
Published: October 2023

La obra Trotsky. El hombre en la encrucijada es una singular “tragicomedia musical” estrenada en la ciudad de Xalapa, Veracruz, el 3 de junio de 2022 por la Compañía Titular de Teatro de la Universidad Veracruzana. A fin de reseñar dicho espectáculo, bajo la dirección de Mauricio Jiménez con base al libreto de Flavio González Mello, expongo enseguida algunos datos biográficos de su personaje protagónico, mismos que son transfondo del argumento escenificado (ver la Ficha técnica al final de este texto).
A anta e a cosmopolítica: um conto de Guimarães Rosa
Authors: Müller Adalberto
Published: October 2023

No conto “Tapiiraiauara”, Guimarães Rosa apresenta uma cena de caça na qual entram em jogo a vida de uma anta e questões de diplomacia. Partindo do debate sobre cosmopolíticas, a análise do conto revela problemas que incidem sobre perspectivas ameríndias tupi-guaranis e o Modernismo, especialmente quanto à simbologia de alguns animais que surgem no embate entre o cosmopolitismo antropofágico e o nacionalismo verde-amarelo.
Brazilian Performers go beyond the Street: The Queering and artification of Hip Hop
Authors: Santos Daniela Vieira dos , Pardue Derek
Published: October 2023

In this article we argue that Brazilian hip hop has opened up and become transgressive in terms of commodification practices, spaces of performative occupation and racial and gendered identification. Such expansion has meant not only an ideological broadening of what counts as hip hop and Black but also where such expressions are recognized as legitimate. This article focuses on the work of Emicida, Linn da Quebrada, Rico Dalasam and Jup do Bairro.
PERFIL CLÍNICO-EPIDEMIOLÓGICO E FATORES ASSOCIADOS À POLIFARMÁCIA EM PACIENTES EM TERAPIA RENAL SUBSTITUTIVA
Authors: De Lima Fernanda Lobo , Souza Bianca Oliveira , E Silva Uriel David , Cunha Ana Paula de Souza , Bomfim Danilo Miranda , Lemos Lucas Brasileiro , Rocha Aieska Geovana Gomes , Lemos Gisele da Silveira
Published: October 2023

Esse estudo teve como objetivo descrever o perfil clínico-epidemiológico e fatores associados à polifarmácia de pacientes com insuficiência renal crônica hemodialítica. Trata-se de um estudo epidemiológico de corte transversal com delineamento descritivo-analítico realizado em um centro de hemodiálise no interior da Bahia. Foram avaliados dados sociodemográficos, clínicos, estilo de vida, farmacoterapia e sintomas durante as sessões de hemodiálise. Os medicamentos utilizados pelos pacientes foram classificados conforme a Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical. A análise dos dados foi realizada por meio da estatística descritiva e a associação entre as variáveis categóricas foi obtida por meio do Teste de Qui-quadrado de Pearson, nível de significância de 5%. Do total de 187 participantes, 56,1% eram homens, com idade <60 anos (69,5%), tendo como média de idade 52 (±15,3) anos. Com comorbidade 87,7%, em especial, a hipertensão arterial sistêmica 82,7%, com prevalência de polifarmácia 89,9%. Durante as sessões de hemodiálise os pacientes apresentaram: cefaleia (72,5%), câimbras 84,5%, calafrios 68,4%, tontura 51,3%, dor abdominal 33,7%, dispneia 27,3% e outros sintomas 23,5%. Houve associação estatística entre polifarmácia e tontura (p= 0,029) e dor abdominal (p= 0,009), durante as sessões de hemodiálise. Os medicamentos mais frequentes foram os pertencentes aos grupos anatômicos A (30,4%) e C (23,4%). Verificou-se alta prevalência de polifarmácia, sendo que os resultados obtidos poderão auxiliar gestores e profissionais da área da saúde nas tomadas de decisão, aperfeiçoando assim, a assistência ao paciente com doença renal crônica.
بناء مقياس المناخ التنظيمي للأندية الرياضية في محافظة نينوى من وجهة نظر اعضاء الهيئات الادارية
Authors: بازل محمد ياسر
Published: October 2023

في حين شمل الباب الثالث على اجراءات البحث الاساسية للتوصل الى نتائج سليمة وتم اتباع الخطوات العلمية السليمة لبناء المقياس الخاص بالدراسة وقد استخدم الباحث المنهج الوصفي لملائمته وطبيعة البحث الحالي واشتملت عينة البحث على اعضاء الهيئات الادارية لأندية محافظة نينوى والبالغ عددهم (189) ويمثلون نسبة (49,2%) من مجتمع البحث الكلي ولجا الباحث الى اعتماد الاستبيان كوسيلة مناسبة لجمع المعلومات من عينة البحث وقد استعان  الباحث بالوسط الحسابي والانحراف المعياري والنسبة المئوية بوصفها وسائل احصائية مناسبة  وتوصل الباحث الى ما يأتي:

_ بناء مقياس المناخ التنظيمي للأندية الرياضية في محافظة نينوى من وجهة نظر اعضاء الهيئات الادارية بصورته النهائية ويتألف من (44) فقرة .

ويوصي الباحث بما يأتي:

_ تطبيق مقياس المناخ التنظيمي على عينة من اعضاء الهيئات الادارية للأندية الرياضية العراقية.
دراسة سوء استخدام البروتينات والمكملات الغذائية وتأثيرها على وظائف الكلى ومؤشر ضغط الدم لدى لاعبي كمال الأجسام في محافظة كركوك
Authors: كمال الدباغ هجران , محمد علي وليد , محمود جاسم وفاء
Published: October 2023

تم انشاء دراسة مقطعية تعتمد على استبيان موزع على عدد معين من الرياضيين الذين تناولوا كميات فوق الحد المسموح من جرعات البروتين وركزت هذه الدراسة على معرفة سوء استعمال المكملات الغذائية والبروتينات لدى الرياضيين العراقيين حيث تم جمع 190 لاعباً رياضياً من لاعبين كمال الأجسام في محافظة كركوك ‏وتم الحصول على الأجوبة من خلال الاعتماد على استبيان تم تصميمه من قبل الباحثين والذي   يتعلق بنوع المكملات والبروتينات المستخدمة ‏إضافة إلى التأثير السلبي الذي تتركه عليهم.

واعتمدت منهجية هذه الدراسة على أستبيان موزع على رياضين يمارسون رياضات مختلفة كما تم تحليل المعلومات والبيانات الديموغرافية الخاصة بالعينات بالاعتماد على برنامج التحليل الإحصائي SPSS IBM soft 20 وبرنامج مايكروسوفت أيكسل ٢٠١٣ وكذلك على (CLDQ) - مؤشر جودة الحياة حيث تم تحليل صحة المشاركين قبل وبعد استخدام البروتينات والمكملات الغذائية الأخرى كما تم الاستفادة من الانحدار اللوجيستي في تحليل فاصل الثقة 95 % إلى عامل الخطر للعينات وتم تحديد مستوى الثقة عند 95٪، بهامش خطأ 5٪، وتم تحديد الدلالة الإحصائية بواسطة قيمة P= 0.05. 

ومن أهم النتائج المستحصلة من خلال الدراسة بالاعتماد على مؤشر جودة الحياة إلى العينات CLDQ لتحيل النتائج قبل وبعد استخدام البروتين) حيث تم العثور على وجود تأثير سلبي من قبل البروتينات على جودة الحياة لــ ٣٣ عينة كما أوضح الانحدار اللوجيستي لتحليل عامل الخطر والمضاعفات على أن عامل العمر والكرياتبين وبروتين مصل اللبن تمثلت على أنها أكثر المتغيرات التي بإمكانها أن توثر على جودة حياة الرياضي إذا مأتم الإفراط في استخدامها.
بناء معايير مرجعية لاهم القياسات الجسمية مؤشراً لانتخاب لاعبي الخط الامامي الناشئين بكرة اليد
Authors: رشيد حسين عمر
Published: October 2023

ان بناء معايير مرجعية وتحديد المستويات على وفق نتائج العينة وتوظيفها في عملية الانتخاب (الانتقاء) تعطي للعاملين في المجال الرياضي لاعبين مؤهلين لاداء متطلبات الفعالية الرياضية المختارة وتحديد تخصصاتهم ضمن اللعبة نفسها، وان الدراسة الحالية تناولت انتخاب لاعبي الخط الامامي بكرة اليد من خلال بناء معايير مرجعية لاهم القياسات الجسمية الخاصة بكرة اليد، مستعملاً المنهج الوصفي بالاسلوب المسحي على عينة البحث البالغ عددها (33) لاعباً يمثلون اندية المنطقة الوسطى، وبعد التوصل الى النتائج المستمدة من القياسات المستخدمة في البحث ومعالجتها  وفق الوقوانين الاحصائية وتحليلها ومناقشتها توصل الباحث الى الاستنتاجات منها ان اهم القياسات الجسمية (الطول الكلي، طول الذراع، طول الكف، طول الرجل، عرض الكفين) لانتخاب لاعبي الخط الامامي، ويوصي الباحث الى اعتماد نتائج القياسات الجسمية المستخلصة من الدراسة الحالية في عملية الانتخاب،وإجراء الدراسات مشابهة على عينات مختلفة.
Psychological flow and its Relationship to self-esteem among employees of youth and sports ‎centers in Kirkuk governorate
Authors: Mohammed ‎Husam , Muhammad Qutaiba ‎ , Shakour Ahmed  ‎ ‎
Published: October 2023

The current research aims to:
- Identifying the correlation between psychological flow and self-esteem among the affiliates in youth and sports centers in Kirkuk governorate.The researchers assume the following:- There is a significant correlation between psychological flow and self-esteem among the affiliates in youth and sports centers in Kirkuk governorate.The researchers used the descriptive approach in the correlative method for its suitability and the nature of the current research.The research community included the employees of the youth and sports centers in Kirkuk governorate 2021/2022, whose number is (92) in the directorates of youth and sports in the governorate of Kirkuk. 67) affiliates, after excluding the stability and exploratory experience sample of (20) affiliates, and excluding (4) incomplete answers, thus the proportion of the research sample reached (72.82%) of the total research community.The researchers used the following methods to reach the research results:Psychometric flowmeter.Self-esteem scale for athletes.And that is after verifying the scientific transactions of the two scales of validity, reliability and validity of their application on the current research sample.
The researchers concluded the following:
The two variables of psychological flow and self-esteem affect each other in a positive and direct way and are associated with their appearance among the affiliates in the youth and sports centers in Kirkuk governorate.
The researchers recommend the following:
- Enhancing the self-esteem of the affiliates constantly as it raises the degree of their athlete commitment and thus affects their achievement and performance during the performance of their job duties in the Directorate