bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Obscene response as an individually responsible act
Authors: Sliusarenko Mariia
Published: May 2024

The problem of the spread of slander is relevant today. Obscene language is opposed by social institutions (church, science, education, justice), but swear words actively function in society, and individual expressions can become phrasemes. The obscene response of the defender of the island of Zmiinyi has become widely used. This fact has not received a scientific explanation. The purpose of the study was to identify the reasons for the positive perception and large-scale distribution of obscene (abusive) expressions by society. The paper uses the following methods: dialectical, interdisciplinary, inductive, comparative, analysis and synthesis, processing of reference literature. In science, the following properties of obscene language are known: an attribute for people who want to look special; a weapon for verbal abuse; a tool against psychological overstrain; an indicator of a person's experience of stress; evidence of speech negligence of a person. In science, abusive vocabulary was not considered relevant for expressing the civic position and personal courage of the speaker as a fact of their responsible act. M. Bakhtin explained the act as an activity of a unique individual consciousness and called the role of intonation important for its implementation. The obscene response of the Ukrainian defender is a verbal counteraction to the enemy, and the refusal of captivity in conditions of threat to life testified to an act that charmed society and caused delight. The intonation of the response (disrespectful attitude, reduced style of speech) demonstrated the lack of fear in the Ukrainian defenders and disregard for the enemy's strength. The obscene expression of the Ukrainian defender has become a kind of truth of life, a fact of overestimating the power of the enemy to a worthless, pathetic, ridiculed force. In the opinion of the authors, tracing the features of mass consciousness in the perception of information can be promising for investigating the problem of spreading profanity. Examining the verbal reactions of society is useful for consolidating forces in overcoming the enemy
CYBERSECURITY THREATS AND COUNTERMEASURES: A REVIEW
Authors: Tamrakar Abha , Patra Bhupesh
Published: May 2024

Cybersecurity is a critical concern in today's digital age, with organizations and individuals facing an ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats. This paper provides a comprehensive review of cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, countermeasures, and future trends. It begins with an overview of prominent cybersecurity threats, including malware, phishing, and Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, highlighting their impact on systems and data. The discussion then shifts to cybersecurity vulnerabilities, focusing on software vulnerabilities and human factors, such as human error and social engineering attacks. The paper also explores cybersecurity countermeasures, such as antivirus software, firewalls, and encryption, detailing how these tools work and their limitations. Furthermore, it examines emerging trends in cybersecurity, including new types of cyber attacks and advancements in cybersecurity technologies, and discusses their potential implications for cybersecurity professionals. By understanding the current cybersecurity landscape and anticipating future trends, organizations and individuals can better prepare for and mitigate the risks posed by cyber threats.
Mathematical Logic: Foundations and Beyond
Authors: Bala Romi , Pandey Hemant
Published: May 2024

Mathematical logic serves as the cornerstone of formal reasoning, providing precise tools for analyzing the structure and validity of arguments. This paper offers a comprehensive exploration of key topics in mathematical logic, spanning from classical propositional and predicate logic to modal logic and non-classical logics. It examines the syntactic and semantic aspects of various logical systems, delves into proof theory and computational complexity, and explores applications in diverse fields such as mathematics, computer science, philosophy, and linguistics. By elucidating the fundamental principles and practical implications of mathematical logic, this paper highlights its pivotal role in advancing knowledge and addressing complex challenges across disciplines.
Influence of water-repelling agents on the frost resistance of paving concrete
Authors:  Ушаков В.В. ,  Максимов В.А.
Published: May 2024

В статье изложены результаты исследования влияния различных гидрофобизирующих составов на морозостойкость дорожного бетона. Выполнен анализ экспериментальных исследований и даны рекомендации по выбору наиболее эффективных гидрофобизирующих составов

The article presents the results of research of influence of various water-repelling agents on the frost resistance of paving concrete. The analysis of experimental studies is carried out and recommendations on the choice of the most effective water-repelling agents are given.
A Clinical Comparison of Dental impression accuracy between One-step and Two-step Dual phase impression technique by using Polyvinyl Siloxane Impression Material.
Authors: Shagufta Channa  , Maham Shah  , Sunayna  , Rimsha Lalain  , Deepak Kumar  , Aisha Naseem
Published: May 2024

Objective:: The objective was to assess the number of visible defects within impression made by two different
techniques. 
Methodology: This was comparative cross-sectional study was conducted between June 2019 to December 2019 at out patient department of Institue of dentistry, LUMHS Jamshoro. Two impressions were made from 53 crown preparation by using one step and two step dual phase impression techniques. Totaling to 106 impressions. Polyvinyl Siloxane impression material was used with each technique. Evaluation of impressions were made for tears, voids and bubbles and impression were compute as acceptable (A or B) and unacceptable (C or D).
Result: There was no significant difference seen in proportion of overall evaluation of two impression technique, as compared by using “Chi-square test”.
Conclusion: Insignificant difference was seen b/w one step and two step dual phase impression techniques.
 
Keywords: One step impression technique, two step dual phase impression technique, dimensional accuracy.
Assessing the Professionalism Levels of Undergraduate Medical Students at a Medical College.
Authors: Syed Bilal Yousuf Ghaznavi  , Syed Imran Mehmood
Published: May 2024

Objectives: 
To evaluate the professionalism of medical students at Bahria University Medical and Dental College (BUMDC), at the same it will let us know the range of differences among students in different classes (1-5 years).
Methodology: It was a cross-sectional study conducted on 583 students of BUMDC, ranging from 1st year to 5th year (academic session 2021-2022). A validated tool was utilized to collect data. The tool assessed 6 aspects of professionalism: excellence, respect for others, altruism, duty, accountability, honor, and integrity, using a 5-point Likert scale.
Results:  The results indicated a notable variance in the overall professionalism score (p=0.000), altruism (p=0.000), duty (p=0.000), accountability (p=0.000), excellence (p=0.000), honor and integrity (p=0.000), and respect for others (0.001) based on the clinical status of students.
Conclusion: It is evident from the study that the level of professionalism among the graduating 5th year class is significantly below the ideal standard. Additionally, it is concerning to observe a notable decline in professionalism from 1st year to 5th year medical students. It is crucial to educate medical students on all essential skills required to deliver top-notch healthcare services efficiently during their practice.
 
Key Words: Professionalism, medical students, undergraduate, attitude, behavior.
Effect of Computer Assisted Instructions on Students’ Achievement in Damp Proofing Course Skills in Polytechnics in Anambra State
Authors: Okechukwu Ekwelem , Onyili Nnamdi J , Obi Tochi Assumpta
Published: May 2024

The aim of the study is to explore the effect of computer assisted instructions on students’ acquisition of damp-proof course skills in Polytechnics in Anambra State. Specifically, the study determined the effect of computer assisted instructions on students’ acquisition of damp-proof course skills in building construction in Polytechnics in Anambra State. One objective, one research question and one hypothesis guided the study. The design of this study is a quasi-experimental design. The population for the study comprised 160 Ordinary Diploma Level II Building Technology students in the two Polytechnic in Anambra State which include: Federal Polytechnic, Oko and Anambra State Polytechnic, Mgbakwu. The instrument, lesson plans and the Table of specification/Test Blue Print were subjected to face and content validation by two experts. The instrument yielded a reliability index of .76. The data for the research question of this study was analyzed using mean and standard deviation. The hypothesis was tested at .05 level of significance using analysis of covariance (ANCOVA). The findings of the study revealed that students taught damp proof course skills using computer-assisted instruction (experimental group) had a higher achievement mean score when compared with those taught with chart/board (control group). The following recommendations were made based on the findings of the study: Computer assisted instructions should be adopted by curriculum designers and teachers as one of the participatory methods of teaching and learning of building technology in the Polytechnics. Lecturers should be trained and retrained by the government on how to use computer assisted instructions in order to improve students’ academic achievements.
Protective Coating: A Strategy for Prevention of Corrosion of Buildings in Universities in Anambra State
Authors: Jovita Ezenwata Chidozie , Okechukwu Ekwelem , Clement Aduze Onowono
Published: May 2024

The study examined protective coating as a strategy for the prevention of corrosion of buildings in universities in Anambra state. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design One research question and one hypothesis guided the study. The population for the study was 66 respondents; comprising 45 building lecturers and 21 instructors from the building department of two universities in Anambra State. The study was census as the entire population was studied. The instrument for data collection was a structured questionnaire which was subjected to face and content validity by three experts from the Department of Building, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State. The internal consistency of the instrument was determined by using Cronbach’s Alpha reliability coefficient method and the instrument had an internal consistency of .74. Copies of the questionnaire were administered to the respondents. The data gathered for the study was analyzed using mean and standard deviation to answer the research question and determine the closeness responses respectively, and t-test in testing the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The findings of the study reviewed that the respondents agreed that protective coating is an effective strategy for the prevention of corrosion of buildings in universities in Anambra State. The study therefore recommended that protective coating methods should be adopted by contractors when building or renovating buildings in universities in Anambra State.
Ten challenges in reconfiguring African Studies
Authors: Ndlovu-Gatsheni Sabelo J.
Published: May 2024

African Studies is characterised by intellectual contestations and epistemic struggles. These have become accentuated in the context of the current resurgent and insurgent decolonisation of the twenty-first century. This article delineates and reflects on 10 challenges confronting reconfiguring African Studies, namely genealogical, epistemic, linguistic, chronological, theoretical, spatial (area studies, country studies), androcentric, disciplinary, canonical issues and resilience of colonial library. These challenges are posed as part of comfort zones (asserted and reasserted truth/common notions) in doing African Studies that have to be changed in accordance with demands for a decolonised African Studies.
Effectiveness of interdisciplinary teacher teams among English teachers in public secondary schools in Jolo
Authors: Saada Makintan
Published: May 2024

This descriptive-comparative study assessed the effectiveness of interdisciplinary teacher teams among English teachers in public secondary schools in Jolo during school year 2023-2024. One hundred (n=100) samples were taken through non-probability sampling method, quota sampling, among selected public secondary schools in Jolo, Sulu, Philippines. A modified questionnaire was used to elicit the perceptions of English teachers regarding the effectiveness of implementing interdisciplinary teacher teams in public secondary schools. English teachers believed that the interdisciplinary teacher teams among secondary schools was very effective in Instructional Practices, Student Orientation, Team Organization, and Team Structures. Findings also noted significant difference on the perceptions of English teachers regarding the effectiveness of interdisciplinary teacher teams in Team Organization. The study highlighted the positive impact of interdisciplinary approaches on student engagement and achievement. Interdisciplinary teacher teams offered opportunities for professional growth and development. Educators had the opportunity to expand their knowledge base, develop their teaching practices, and gain insights into alternative instructional approaches through collaboration with colleagues from different disciplines. Educational institutions can support this professional development by providing resources, incentives, and recognition for interdisciplinary collaboration.
Associação entre biomarcadores e sucesso do desmame ventilatório em pacientes com COVID-19: um estudo observacional
Authors: Schneider Bruna , Oliveira Raquel Almeida de , Friedman Gilberto , Moraes Rafael Barberena
Published: May 2024

RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar a associação de biomarcadores com o sucesso do desmame ventilatório em pacientes com COVID-19. Métodos: Trata-se de estudo observacional, retrospectivo e de centro único realizado entre março de 2020 e abril de 2021. Foram avaliados a proteína C-reativa, os linfócitos totais e a relação neutrófilos/linfócitos durante o atrito e a extubação; mediu-se a variação desses valores de biomarcadores. O desfecho primário foi o sucesso da extubação. As curvas ROC foram desenhadas para encontrar os melhores pontos de corte dos biomarcadores segundo a sensibilidade e a especificidade. A análise estatística foi realizada por meio de regressão logística. Resultados: Dos 2.377 pacientes admitidos na unidade de terapia intensiva, 458 foram incluídos na análise, 356 no Grupo Sucesso do desmame e 102 no Grupo Fracasso do desmame. Os pontos de corte encontrados nas curvas ROC foram −62,4% para proteína C-reativa, +45,7% para linfócitos totais e −32,9% para relação neutrófilo/linfócito. Esses pontos foram significativamente associados ao maior sucesso da extubação. Na análise multivariada, apenas a variação da proteína C-reativa permaneceu estatisticamente significativa (RC 2,6; IC95% 1,51 – 4,5; p < 0,001). Conclusão: Neste estudo, uma diminuição nos níveis de proteína C-reativa foi associada ao sucesso da extubação em pacientes com COVID-19. Os linfócitos totais e a relação neutrófilos/linfócitos não mantiveram a associação após a análise multivariada. No entanto, uma diminuição nos níveis de proteína C-reativa não deve ser usada como única variável para identificar pacientes com COVID-19 adequados para o desmame; como em nosso estudo, a área sob a curva ROC demonstrou baixa precisão na discriminação dos resultados de extubação, com baixas sensibilidade e especificidade.
Belief in a difficult world: The psychological adjustment component of internal-external locus of control
Authors: Fleming James S. , Courtney Barbara E.
Published: May 2024

Factor analytic studies of Rotter's I-E Scale suggest that locus of control is multidimensional, though little has been done to advance theory by making specialized predictions based on the separate dimensions. Lefcourt noted a paradox in the observation that externals are statistically higher in anxiety and other psychopathological indicators, given their perceived inability to change their negative circumstances. It was hypothesized that this paradox could be resolved by examining the relationships of the locus of control factors to measures of psychological adjustment. More particularly, it was predicted that Belief in a Difficult World--a factor identified by Collins-- would bear a significant relationship to the adjustment measures since this factor appeared to reflect a sense of alienation of fatalism. Collins' Difficult World factor and other factors were clearly identified in the present study. Adjustment measures included anxiety, depression, anomia, and self-esteem. As predicted, Belief in a Difficult World was substantially correlated with these measures, as was total score, whereas correlations of the other factors ranged from near zero to moderate in magnitude.
Differential performance on attention and memory tasks as a function of personality in adolescent and adult outpatients: A multivariate approach
Authors: Gabrys John Bernard
Published: May 2024

Eysenck's 'personality sphere' was examined in relation to performance measures of verbal and visual attention and memory in 200 male and female adolescent and adult outpatients. Factors, sex, age, and personality (Extraversion, Neuroticism) played a significant multivariate role in the performance of attention and memory tasks. In the second phase of this research, and following an exclusion of 90 'ambiverts', extreme scorers on Extraversion were further dichotomized about the mean score on Neuroticism. Multivariate tests suggested a significant role for sex, age, interaction between age and sex of subjects, Extraversion and Neuroticism, in the performance of attention and short-term memory tasks. The present findings for outpatients suggested that introversion and higher than average neuroticism tended to improve upon outpatients' attention efficiency and short-term memory whereas extraversion and low emotionality did not. Age and sex of subjects appeared to have interacted with personality in the differential performance of attention and memory tasks. The present findings for outpatients were related to findings of other researchers. The MMPI's clusters on emotionality (TSC PS) paralleled the Eysenckian measures of Extraversion and Neuroticism (JEPI, EPI) suggesting a possible redundancy of measures.
A cross-cultural study of primary personality factor structure in the preparation of the Hawaiian high school personality questionnaire
Authors: Cattell Raymond B. , Danko George
Published: May 2024

The items of the High School Personality Questionnaire were adapted into the Hawaiian idiom for use with native Hawaiians. On two groups (550 boys and girls ages 12-14 and 580 of ages 15-17), factor analyses were done using the 26 variables created by odd/even splitting of the 13 scales (the 14th, intelligence, being omitted). Component analyses to check on number of factors were also done on the 26 plus 58 items used as possible replacement material. The scree test on both indicated slightly more than the number of factors existing in the scales, as is usual. and 15 were taken out and rotated to simple structure. Two proved to be interpretable error factors, different in the junior and senior groups, but the remaining 13 had (with few exceptions) the expected markers, and did match across ages. Source traits 0--guilt proneness, Q4--ergic tension (and perhaps Q3--self-sentiment), however, were of small variance compared to the original U.S. Mainland version, which might be due either to poor "translation" or to their genuinely being of small variance in Hawaiians.
A reconsideration of the Cooper/Kline critique of the factor structure of the motivation analysis test
Authors: Boyle Gregory J.
Published: May 2024

Criticism of Cattell's Motivation Analysis Test (MAT) partly on the basis of a quasi-higher-order factor analysis of the MAT subscales on a sample of 109 subjects is untenable, given the methodological weakness inherent in the procedural application of the method by Cooper and Kline (1982). Cattell's (1982) response to the Cooper/Kline critique did not address these methodological issues directly, but instead concentrated on the controversy pertaining to intra-scale item-homogeneity. The debate over the structure of the MAT requires consideration of the factor analytic issues per se. The present reconsideration of the Cooper/Kline critique attempts to do this, and to provide a fuller perspective on the issues raised by Cooper and Kline. A series of articles recently published in the British Journal of Educational Psychology concerning the internal structure of the Motivation Analysis Test (MAT) has left the reader with a less than adequate account of reliability and validity of the instrument. Cooper/Kline (1982) criticized both the low item-homogeneities and also the factor structure of the MAT. Cattell (1982) responded to the Cooper/Kline critique and addressed the issue of intra-scale item-homogeneity. However the question of the factor structure of the MAT remained unresolved, and subsequently, Kline and Cooper (1982) reiterated their belief that the factor structures of the MAT were not stable across different samples. As Cattell did not address this issue in his response, it is germane to reconsider the evidence provided in the paper by Cooper and Kline. In particular, the present discussion focuses on (1) the validity of the MAT, (2) the number of subjects required, (3) the number of factors extracted, and (4) the question of simple structure. Finally, conclusions regarding the adequacy of the Cooper/Kline critique of the MAT are presented.
Tantangan dan Peluang Pendidikan Kesehatan di Era Digital: Membangun Kesadaran Kesehatan Online
Authors: Muhammad Hasyim
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini mengeksplorasi tantangan dan peluang dalam pendidikan kesehatan di era digital, dengan fokus pada membangun kesadaran kesehatan online. Metode penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan fokus pada pemahaman mendalam tentang tantangan dan peluang pendidikan kesehatan di era digital. Tantangan utama yang diidentifikasi adalah fluktuasi informasi kesehatan yang tidak akurat di platform online, memerlukan pengawasan yang lebih ketat dan peningkatan literasi kesehatan masyarakat. Selain itu, kesenjangan akses teknologi juga menjadi perhatian, menunjukkan perlunya solusi untuk memastikan akses yang merata terhadap pendidikan kesehatan online. Namun, ada peluang signifikan dalam interaktivitas dan personalisasi konten kesehatan, serta kolaborasi antara profesional kesehatan dan teknologi untuk mengembangkan solusi inovatif. Dengan langkah-langkah strategis yang terkoordinasi, pendidikan kesehatan di era digital memiliki potensi besar untuk meningkatkan kesadaran kesehatan masyarakat secara luas dan efektif.
SEJARAH DAN PERKEMBANGAN HUKUM PIDANA ANAK
Authors: Rances Bintang Hezekiel Utuh Didik Sianturi
Published: May 2024

Hukum pidana anak penting dalam melindungi dan membimbing anak-anak yang terlibat dalam tindak pidana. Penelitian ini menyelidiki perkembangan hukum pidana anak di Indonesia dari masa kolonial Belanda hingga Reformasi dengan menggunakan metodologi studi literatur. Tinjauan ini mencakup pembentukan hukum pidana anak serta perkembangan undang-undangnya beserta analisis faktor-faktor yang memengaruhi perubahan tersebut. Diskusi fokus pada perlindungan hak anak dalam konteks hukum pidana anak. Tujuan penelitian adalah mempelajari sejarah dan perkembangan hukum pidana anak, terutama dalam hal perlindungan dan bimbingan anak-anak yang terlibat dalam tindak pidana. Metode studi literatur digunakan untuk memahami perubahan hukum pidana anak dari masa kolonial Belanda hingga Reformasi, termasuk prinsip perlindungan anak dan hubungannya dengan hukum pidana umum. Analisis mencakup perubahan undang-undang pidana anak dan faktor-faktor yang memengaruhi perubahan tersebut. Selain itu, penelitian membahas implementasi prinsip-prinsip perlindungan hak anak dalam praktik peradilan pidana anak. Kesimpulan menunjukkan tren perubahan dalam hukum pidana anak di Indonesia dan dampaknya terhadap perlindungan anak. Artikel ini mengandalkan referensi dari undang-undang, buku, dan artikel terkait, seperti Undang-Undang Nomor 11 Tahun 2012 tentang Sistem Peradilan Pidana Anak serta karya akademik lainnya. Penelitian ini diharapkan dapat memberikan pemahaman lebih mendalam tentang sejarah dan perkembangan hukum pidana anak di Indonesia serta tentang peran sistem peradilan pidana anak dalam melindungi dan mendidik anak-anak.
Pengabdian Masyarakat: Upaya Pencegahan dan Pengelolaan Penyakit Asam Urat di Komunitas
Authors: Dr. Rika Amran  , Dr. Nurwiyenni  , Dra. Sri Wahyuni, M.Pd
Published: May 2024

Artritis Gout atau penyakit asam urat adalah kondisi yang disebabkan oleh penumpukan kristal asam urat di dalam sendi, yang dapat menyebabkan nyeri, pembengkakan, dan peradangan pada sendi. Penyakit ini merupakan salah satu masalah kesehatan yang semakin meningkat prevalensinya di masyarakat. Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat merupakan salah satu kegiatan yang dilakukan oleh dosen dan mahasiswa Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Baiturrahmah dalam upaya mengatasi masalah kesehatan tersebut. Melalui kegiatan ini, dilakukan diseminasi dan sosialisasi hasil penelitian kepada masyarakat tentang penyakit asam urat, serta memberikan informasi mengenai pencegahan, pengelolaan, dan akses terhadap layanan kesehatan yang relevan. Tujuan dari pengabdian masyarakat ini adalah untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan dan kesadaran masyarakat akan penyakit asam urat serta mempromosikan tindakan medis, penyuluhan, dan pemeriksaan kesehatan yang diperlukan. Diharapkan bahwa melalui kegiatan ini, dapat tercapai penurunan angka kejadian penyakit asam urat dan peningkatan kesehatan masyarakat secara keseluruhan
Dinamika Identitas Budaya dalam Masyarakat Multikultural: Sebuah Studi Kasus di Kota Jambi
Authors: Nurul Fadhilah
Published: May 2024

Multikulturalisme adalah konsep yang menyoroti keberagaman budaya, agama, etnis, bahasa, dan tradisi dalam suatu masyarakat. Indonesia, sebagai negara dengan keragaman kaya, menjadi contoh penting multikulturalisme. Dalam era globalisasi, transformasi budaya berlangsung pesat, termasuk di Provinsi Jambi, menunjukkan bahwa keberagaman tidak terbatas pada kota besar. Identitas budaya individu dan kelompok menjadi fokus penting dalam memahami dinamika sosial dan budaya masyarakat multikultural. Penelitian ini menjelajahi dinamika identitas budaya dalam masyarakat multikultural, dengan fokus pada Kota Jambi sebagai studi kasus. Metode kualitatif digunakan untuk memahami dan menganalisis kehidupan multikultural, melalui studi literatur dan analisis data. Temuan menunjukkan bahwa masyarakat Kota Jambi menampilkan ragam identitas budaya yang kompleks, termasuk dalam agama, adat istiadat, bahasa, seni tradisional, dan budaya populer. Interaksi antarbudaya membentuk identitas budaya yang dinamis melalui akulturasi, asimilasi, dan integrasi budaya. Institusi pendidikan, organisasi keagamaan, dan media massa memainkan peran penting dalam membentuk dan memperkuat identitas budaya. Meskipun dihadapkan pada tantangan seperti konflik antarbudaya dan diskriminasi, masyarakat Kota Jambi memiliki peluang untuk memperkaya kehidupan budaya melalui toleransi dan kerjasama lintasbudaya. Oleh karena itu, penting bagi masyarakat dan pemerintah setempat untuk mengatasi tantangan dan memanfaatkan peluang tersebut agar masyarakat multikultural Kota Jambi dapat berkembang secara berkelanjutan dan damai.
Roles, Responsibilities and Constraints of Financing Institutions in Fiduciary Law in Indonesia
Authors: Nurul Fadhilah
Published: May 2024

In the context of an increasingly complex modern economy, the role of financial institutions, especially Fiduciary Guarantees, is crucial in providing and protecting funds for people and companies. Fiduciary Guarantees play a crucial role in consumer financing, especially in the purchase of motor vehicles, by providing legal certainty for creditors and increasing trust in transactions. However, the use of Fiduciary Guarantees often faces obstacles related to legal complexity and procedures, as well as consumer protection and dispute resolution. Research on the role and challenges of financial institutions in applying the Fiduciary Guarantee to customers is relevant to improve the effectiveness of the financial system as a whole. A better understanding of Fiduciary Guarantee registration obligations and procedures is needed to ensure financial institutions' compliance with applicable regulations and to enhance customer protection. This research has the potential to provide better insights on how to improve the efficiency and compliance of financial institutions in applying the Fiduciary Guarantee, which in turn will support sustainable economic growth.
Meningkatkan Peran Masjid dalam Ibadah dan Pendidikan Islam: Studi Kasus di Masjid Namira Lamongan
Authors: Syamsih Dwi
Published: May 2024

This research aims to illustrate the Islamic worship and education strategies implemented by the administrators of Namira Mosque. The paper discusses three main topics: mosque management, the enhancement of mosque administrators' roles, and factors that hinder or support program implementation. This qualitative study adopts a case study approach, employing observation, interviews, and documentation as data collection methods. Data validity is ensured through triangulation of methods and sources. The findings of the study indicate that: firstly, Namira Mosque effectively manages its operations, encompassing planning, organizing, implementing, and controlling functions; secondly, administrators of Namira Mosque optimize their roles by offering diverse activities and ensuring sufficient infrastructure to enhance worshipper experience; thirdly, supportive factors for role optimization and mosque functionality include well-equipped facilities, funding from the mosque's owner institution, and the dedication and loyalty of mosque administrators. Inhibiting factors are minimal, with inconsistent worshipper motivation being the primary challenge due to their personal commitments.
The device for counting and controlling the uncoupling of wagons
Authors: Ольгейзер И.А. , Суханов А.В. , Корниенко К.И. , Боровлев П.В.
Published: May 2024

Одним из способов повышения пропускной способности сети дорог Российской Федерации является разработка инновационного подвижного состава с повышенной грузоподъемностью. Среди инновационных вагонов все чаще встречаются подвижные единицы нестандартного типа (с нечетным числом тележек). Однако существующая инфраструктура и, в первую очередь сортировочные горки, проектировались с учетом роспуска стандартных четырехосных вагонов. Поэтому увеличение количества инновационных вагонов приводит к снижению эффективности автоматизированных сортировочных горок и необходимости ручного вмешательства. Для решения задачи автоматизации роспуска инновационных вагонов в АО «НИИАС» разработано устройство счета и контроля расцепа (УСКР). Оно объединяет в себе информацию от анализа видеопотока устройств технического зрения и низовой автоматики, такой как датчики счета осей и радиотехнические датчики свободности участка. Комплексирование информации позволяет точно определять конфигурацию и тип вагонов в отцепе, количество осей в каждом из них. УСКР введен в опытную эксплуатацию на станции Инская Западно-Сибирской дороги и планируется к тиражированию с четвертого квартала 2024 г.

One of the ways increasing the efficiency of the Russian railways is to develop innovative rolling stock with increased load capacity. Non-typical moving units (having odd number of trolleys) are increasingly found among innovative wagons. However, the existing infrastructure and, first of all, the hump yards were designed taking into account the separation of standard four-axle wagons. Therefore, increased number of innovative wagons leads to a decrease in the efficiency of automated hump yards and the need for manual intervention. To solve the problem automating the uncoupling of innovative wagons, JSC NIIAS has developed a device for counting and uncoupling control (USCR). The USCR combines information from the analysis of the video stream of technical vision devices and low-level automation, such as axis counting sensors and radio-technical sensors of track occupancy. The integration of different information allows to accurately determine the configuration of the wagons in the uncoupling, the number of axles in each wagon, as well as the type of wagon. The USCR has been put into trial operation at the Inskaya station of the West Siberian Railway and is planned to be replicated from the last decade of 2024.
SỰ THAY ĐỔI CHIẾN LƯỢC CỦA ẤN ĐỘ TẠI ĐÔNG NAM Á TRONG THẾ CẠNH TRANH VỚI TRUNG QUỐC SAU CHIẾN TRANH LẠNH
Authors: Trần Ngọc Dũng , Nguyễn Duy Thái
Published: May 2024

Sự phát triển mạnh mẽ, vượt bậc của Trung Quốc từ sau cải cách 1978 cùng với sự thay đổi chính sách của quốc gia này tại Đông Nam Á đã làm thay đổi cán cân lực lượng trong khu vực, đe dọa vị thế và ảnh hưởng của Ấn Độ tại đây. Từ 1991 đến nay, Ấn Độ đã chuyển mình từ “chính sách hướng đông” (LEP) sang chính sách “hành động phía đông” (AEP) để chủ động trong việc duy trì vị thế, tạo lập ảnh hưởng đối với các quốc gia Đông Nam Á. Bài viết hướng đến việc phân tích tác động, vai trò của Trung Quốc, cụ thể là việc cạnh tranh Trung-Ấn đến sự thay đổi chính sách của Ấn Độ tại Đông Nam Á; cũng như sự khác biệt giữa hai chính sách để thấy sự thay đổi trong thái độ, cách tiếp cận của Ấn Độ. Tuy nhiên, dù có thay đổi như nào, bài viết cho rằng chính sách của Ấn Độ tại Đông Nam Á luôn theo sau và mang tính “phản ứng” trong thế đối phó với Trung Quốc hơn là việc chủ động giành lấy lợi thế trong cuộc chơi của các nước lớn.
A DISCUSSION OF THE BOOK EXTENDED CONCEPTUAL METAPHOR THEORY
Authors: Long Do Tuan , Trang Vu Thi Huyen
Published: May 2024

The book first provides an overview and criticisms of Conceptual Metaphor Theory (CMT) developed by Lakoff and Johnson (1980) and then elucidates Kövecses’s responses to the five criticisms, basing on which an extended version of CMT was built termed Extended CMT. Generally, the framework consists of different layers with the grounding space on meaning, conceptual structure, ontological level, and context. The value of the book lies in the gestalt components of the framework to account for the activation and meaning of a particular conceptual metaphor, shedding light on the way humans construe a reality/ the world.
TRẢI NGHIỆM CỦA SINH VIÊN ĐẠI HỌC VỚI HOẠT ĐỘNG KIỂM TRA ĐÁNH GIÁ NGOẠI NGỮ TRỰC TUYẾN TRONG NĂM 2021-2022
Authors: Nguyễn Quỳnh Hoa , Nguyễn Thị Chi , Bùi Thiện Sao , Nguyễn Thị Phương Thảo , Nguyễn Thị Quỳnh Yến , Trần Thị Thu Hiền , Nguyễn Thị Ngọc Quỳnh
Published: May 2024

Trong thời kỳ đại dịch Covid-19, kiểm tra đánh giá trực tuyến được ứng dụng rộng rãi như là một hình thức ứng phó tạm thời để đảm bảo hoạt động dạy và học không bị gián đoạn. Đồng thời, nền giáo dục thế giới trong đó có giáo dục Việt Nam đang thay đổi nhanh chóng theo xu hướng chuyển đổi số và xây dựng các mô hình giáo dục mở. Trong xu thế chung đó, kiểm tra đánh giá trực tuyến sẽ ngày càng trở nên phổ biến. Với mục đích nhìn lại những gì đã diễn ra cũng như có cơ sở để hoạch định cho tương lai, nghiên cứu này được thực hiện thông qua việc thu thập ý kiến đánh giá của 685 sinh viên đã tham gia vào các hoạt động kiểm tra đánh giá ngoại ngữ trực tuyến được tổ chức ở quy mô lớp học và ở diện rộng trong hai năm 2021 và 2022. Công cụ thu thập dữ liệu của nghiên cứu là một bảng câu hỏi về những trải nghiệm của sinh viên với các ưu nhược điểm của hoạt động kiểm tra đánh giá ngoại ngữ trực tuyến. Kết quả nghiên cứu cho thấy sinh viên tại trường đại học này có trải nghiệm khá tích cực với các hoạt động kiểm tra đánh giá ngoại ngữ trực tuyến của Nhà trường. Khi so sánh dữ liệu thu được của đối tượng sinh viên chuyên tiếng Anh và sinh viên chuyên các ngoại ngữ khác, một số khác biệt đáng kể trong trải nghiệm của hai nhóm được tìm thấy. Các kết quả nghiên cứu này có ý nghĩa nhất định với việc triển khai và mở rộng hoạt động kiểm tra đánh giá ngoại ngữ trực tuyến trong tương lai.
PRE-SERVICE EFL TEACHERS’ PERCEPTIONS OF ONLINE COMMUNITY OF INQUIRY IN COMPUTER-MEDIATED SYNCHRONOUS COLLABORATIVE TECHNOLOGY USING GOOGLE DOCS
Authors: Giang Hoang Thi Linh
Published: May 2024

Participation in online learning environments is increasingly popular following the advent of several computer-mediated communication (CMC) tools. There has been empirical evidence about the positive impacts of using synchronous collaborative technologies on students’ classroom interactions and learning outcomes. This article reports on an examination of Google Docs as collaborative technology for group assignments in a content course on designing test items for young learners of English. A total 54 pre-service EFL teachers were examined for their perceived levels of participation, learning, social, and teaching presence in the online community where Google Docs was utilized as a collaborative platform for sharing work and receiving feedback. Main findings indicate the pre-service teachers’ overall positive perceptions of the use of Google Docs, and their perceived levels of learning, teaching, and social presence were better than those in the face-to-face meeting condition. The results suggest a cohesive community where exchange of ideas and feedback took place effectively and Google Docs was perceived to improve feedback efficiency thanks to its synchronous and asynchronous feedback mechanisms. The study concludes with pedagogical implications for the use of CMC technologies in EFL classrooms and suggestions for future research.
EXPLICITNESS OF COHESIVE DEVICES IN TWO VIETNAMESE TRANSLATIONS OF AN ENGLISH NOVEL
Authors: Vu Thi Thu Thuy
Published: May 2024

This preliminary qualitative research aims to examine the changes in the level of explicitness of cohesive elements during the translation process. It does so by comparing an excerpt from Jane Austen's English novel "Pride and Prejudice" (1993) with its two Vietnamese translations by Diep Minh Tam (2002) and Lam Quynh Anh and Thien Nga (2017). The study focuses on how these translations handle cohesive elements based on Halliday and Hassan's cohesion taxonomy (1976). It also considers the tendency for explicitation, as suggested by Blum-Kulka's hypothesis (1986) and Gumul's framework (2017). The analysis involves identifying these cohesive devices in the source text and comparing them with their counterparts in the target texts to detect translational shifts towards greater explicitness. Additionally, the study examines how the two Vietnamese translations differ from each other in handling these elements. The findings of this descriptive study reveal that both Vietnamese translations employ explicitation techniques, including reiteration, the transformation of pro-forms into lexical cohesion, and the restoration of substitution and clausal ellipses used in the original text. The analysis also reflects different translation decisions in transferring the same source language content into the target language between the two translators, which manifests in the usage of explicitation shifts in the target language texts under study.
EXPLORING LEARNING NEEDS OF GIFTED EFL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN VIETNAM: TEACHERS’ AND STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS
Authors: Ngoc Dinh Hong , Hong Cao Thuy
Published: May 2024

Gifted students are often characterized as those who demonstrate distinctive characteristics, both intellectually and emotionally. Thus, they may have learning needs that are distinctive from non-gifted ones. Failure to meet the needs of these learners may lead to their low motivation, low attention, and consequently low achievement in their learning processes. Although gifted education in Vietnam has got a relatively long history, gifted English as a Foreign Language (EFL) remained somewhat under-researched and poorly understood. Studies that focus on learning needs of gifted EFL students in Vietnam are almost undetectable. This study thus aimed at discovering learners’ and teachers’ perceptions of gifted EFL students’ learning needs. Data were collected through questionnaires and interviews with 137 gifted EFL students and five English teachers working with these students. Findings from the study suggest that: (1) among 7 key components of English language, oral skills including speaking, listening and pronunciation were perceived as most important, meanwhile output skills namely speaking and writing appeared to be most challenging; (2) teaching activities that focus on oral skills and self-directed learning (i.e., presentation, debate, discussion, self-study, projects, etc.) are considered most effective and engaging to this group of students; (3) students’ commitment to study was generally high but motivation for advanced English lessons and National Talent Competitions, was not as high as expected. These findings contributed to the limited literature on gifted students, particularly gifted EFL students in Vietnamese context, highlighted the need to reconsider the goals and missions of gifted education in Vietnam, and had important implications for curriculum and instructional design for this unique group of learners.
REPRESENTATIONS OF VIETNAMESE ETHNIC MINORITIES IN NEW HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH TEXTBOOKS
Authors: Trinh Thanh Binh , Pham Thi Hanh
Published: May 2024

In Vietnamese boarding schools for ethnic minority students, learners use national textbooks, primarily designed to serve the major group - Kinh students. Therefore, representations of Vietnamese people and culture in these textbooks may mainly focus on this group, and consequently lead to unfamiliarity and loss of interest among students (Cunningsworth, 1995). In international contexts, representations of ethnic groups in English textbooks have been found problematic (Bassani, 2015; Kim & Ma, 2018; Yamada, 2006, 2010). In Vietnam, this issue has not received sufficient interest except for only one study into this type of representations by Dinh (2014), who reveals that the Vietnamese culture in old high school English textbooks was mainly of Kinh people. To address this research gap, this study was conducted to investigate the representations in new high school English textbooks and the accompanying teachers’ books. Employing qualitative approach and quantitative approach, with the underlying procedures adapted from the study by Weninger and Kiss (2013), the researchers identified certain problems. Some noteworthy findings are the underrepresentation compared to Vietnamese people and culture, the absence of some groups, and the limited range of contextual topics. From the results, it is recommended that teachers make modifications to classroom procedures and materials, and textbooks designers incorporate ethnic minorities with more diverse topics.
ANALYSIS OF TEACHERS’ WRITTEN FEEDBACK ON WRITING SKILLS OF THIRD-YEAR ENGLISH-MAJORED STUDENTS AT A VIETNAMESE UNIVERSITY
Authors: Nguyen Thi Lan
Published: May 2024

In the realm of higher education, the acquisition of proficient writing skills is deemed a cornerstone of academic success, particularly for students majoring in English. However, developing writing skills is a complex and challenging process that requires effective instruction and feedback. Central to this journey is the role of teachers, who, through their written feedback, become instrumental guides in shaping and refining students’ writing abilities. This study, therefore, aims to investigate the perceptions, preferences, and attitudes of 56 third-year English-majored students at a university in Vietnam regarding teachers' written feedback on essays. The results show that students are engaged in essay writing and receive regular or frequent feedback. However, they have mixed emotions about feedback, ranging from eagerness to improve to feeling lost. They also have diverse preferences for feedback types, such as error correction, explanation, suggestion, etc. Most students agree that feedback helps their writing skills and motivates them to revise, but some also face challenges such as discouragement and uselessness. The study recommends a balanced and constructive feedback approach that considers students’ varied needs and addresses their challenges, which can enhance the feedback experience for students.
Necrotizing mesenteric vasculitis in systemic lupus erythematosus
Authors:   Rheumatology, Hospital de Egas Moniz, Lisbon, Portugal, Lourenço Maria Helena , Bento Silva Ana ,   Rheumatology, Hospital de Egas Moniz, Lisbon, Portugal, Sousa Jessica ,   Radiology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Santo António, Oliveira Helena ,   Pathological Anatomy, Hospital de Cascais Dr. José de Almeida, Silva Inês ,   Rheumatology, Hospital de Egas Moniz, Lisbon, Portugal, Costa Manuela ,   Rheumatology, Hospital de Egas Moniz, Lisbon, Portugal, Cunha Branco Jaime ,   Rheumatology, Hospital de Egas Moniz, Lisbon, Portugal, Gonçalves Maria João ,   Rheumatology, Hospital de Egas Moniz, Lisbon, Portugal
Published: May 2024

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a multisystemic autoimmune disorder which may affect the gastrointestinal system. Half of the patients with SLE experience gastrointestinal symptoms, with the most common being nausea, vomiting, anorexia, and abdominal pain. Mesenteric vasculitis is a severe and rare complication of SLE and one of the most frequent causes of severe acute abdominal pain. The authors present a case of a 57-year-old woman with SLE who was diagnosed with necrotizing mesenteric vasculitis following a urinary septic shock. The patient was treated with high-dose corticosteroid therapy and cyclophosphamide, with resolution of the clinical picture.
Ән салу өнерін игерудегі тыныс алудың тұрақты моделі
Authors: Нурлыбаева Олболсун
Published: May 2024

Вокалдық практикада аралас тыныс алудың да ролі өте зор: диафрагма төмен түседі, жан – жаққа барлық айналымда созылады, қорытындысында әнші кеудесі бел аймағында өзінің көлемін ұлғайтады; бел бұлшықеттерінің сезінуі арқылы ауа өкпенің төменгі жағын толады. Мұнда, бұлшықеттері екі жаққа иіріліп қозғалады, ал іш алдыға қарай үрленіп қозғалады; Диафрагма болса одан сайын нығыздала түседі. Әншінің фонациялық тыныс шығару кезінде ән айтқанда тыныс алу қалпын сақтап қалуға тырысса, дыбыс тіреуішін сезіне білуге деген икемділігіде жоғары болады. Әншілік хордың негізгі талабы ән айтқанда тыныс алған соң сәл кідірісте ұстап үйрену қажет. Бұл тынысты пайдалану кезінде дыбыстың интонациялық тұрғыда жақсы естілуіне, орындалуына әкеледі. Шығарма жылдамдығы тез болған сайын, тыныс алудағы кідірісте тым қысқа болады.  Дауысты жаттықтырып дұрыс ән салу үшін берілген жаттығуларды пианиномен сүйемелдеу немесе әнді үн таспадан тыңдаттыру арқылы ұйымдастыру оны ұсақ моторикалық қимыл қозғалыспен ұштастыру бұл ерекше білімді қажет ететін білім алушыларға перцептивтік түрде ерекшеленуіне әкеледі. Осы әрекет оқушының ырғақты сезіне білуін, көру, аудио пайдалану және кинестикалық жүйеде қабылдауымен білімінің сапасының өсуіне және практикалық білігін ұштауға оңтайлы әсер етеді.
Research of energy indicators of vehicles with an electric drive
Authors:   Non-Government Organization ", Dembitskyi Valerii ,   Academy of Technical Sciences of Ukraine"
Published: May 2024

Проведено дослідження витрат електричної енергії транспортними засобами з електричним приводом. З метою приведення теоретичних досліджень до реальних умов експлуатації здійснено моделювання руху транспортного засобу з врахуванням випадкового впливу зовнішніх факторів, визначено вплив цих факторів на витрату електричної енергії.