bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Remembering ‘69: Celebrities’ Letters Connected with the 5th ISFNR Congress (part 2)
Authors:   „C.Brăiloiu” Institute of Ethnography and Folklore (Bucharest, Romanian Academy), MARIAN-BĂLAȘA MARIN
Published: May 2024

This is a pictorial-like based article devoted to the publishing of the academically consistent letters which were exchanged in connection with the 5th ISFNR Congress (Bucharest, Romania: August 25-31, 1969). Selected out of several hundreds, though an incomplete collections, these 100+ belong (with just a tiny exception) to the Archive of the „C. Brăiloiu” Institute of Ethnography and Folklore, in Bucharest (archival records: AIEF, MS 270), where the team of its director of yore, Mihai Pop, preserved them, boxed and closed them up), and then ignored. Forgotten for a half a century, they are exposed now especially for the contemporary research to better realize the power of connecting, exchanging, building up both personal, socio-political and academic ideas and careers, through meeting-arrangements, postal letters, public gatherings, and influential ideological and professional/epistemological discussions. Keywords: ISFNR/International Society for Folk Narrative Research, SIEF/Société Internationale d’Ethnologie et de Folklore, folklore, folklore studies, ethnology, narratives, archive, letters, academic life, personalities.
Prevalence of Alcohol Use Disorders and Self Esteem Levels among Undergraduate Students: A Cross-Sectional Study at Kampala International University's Western Campus, Uganda
Authors:   Department of Mental Health and Psychiatry Kampala International University Teaching Hospital,  Uganda, Nitunga David
Published: May 2024

This cross-sectional study conducted at Kampala International University's Western Campus (KIU-WC) in Western Uganda aimed to investigate the prevalence of alcohol use disorders and assess self-esteem levels among undergraduate students. Utilizing the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) and the Rosenberg Self-esteem Scale, data were collected from 366 participants to explore the relationship between alcohol consumption and self-esteem within the academic environment. Results revealed that 33.1% of participants acknowledged alcohol use, with 18.6% identified as being at a higher risk of alcohol use disorder. Among alcohol users, the prevalence of alcohol use disorders (AUDIT score ≥20) was 33.9%, leading to an overall prevalence of 11% across the entire undergraduate student population. Self-esteem scores ranged from 11 to 30, with a median of 18. Findings indicated that 7.9% of respondents exhibited low self-esteem, while 91% demonstrated normal self-esteem, and 1.1% showcased high self-esteem. These findings underscore the need for targeted interventions to address alcohol use disorders and promote positive self-esteem among university students in Uganda. Keywords: Prevalence, Alcohol, Disorders, Self-esteem, Undergraduate Students, Uganda.
The Impact of Directive Supervisory Practices on Job Performance of Teachers in Public Primary Schools: A Case Study of Ibanda Municipality, Uganda
Authors:   Department of Foundations, Faculty of Education, Kampala International University Western Campus,  Uganda, Johnson Abakunda , Stella Kanyesigye ,   Department of Foundations, Faculty of Education, Kampala International University Western Campus,  Uganda, Wilson Kamaami ,   Department of Foundations, Faculty of Education, Kampala International University Western Campus,  Uganda, Kule Jerald ,   Department of Foundations, Faculty of Education, Kampala International University Western Campus,  Uganda
Published: May 2024

This study explores the relationship between directive supervisory practices of head teachers and the job performance of teachers in selected Public Primary Schools in Ibanda Municipality, Ibanda District, Uganda. Employing a correlation research design, the study examines the monitoring methods employed by head teachers and their impact on teacher performance. Both quantitative and qualitative data were collected, with primary school teachers responding to questionnaires and head teachers participating in interviews. A mixed-methods approach was utilized to provide a comprehensive analysis. A sample size of 162 respondents was selected using Krejcie and Morgan's table of sample selection from a population of 251. The findings indicate that Directive Supervisory Practices positively influence teachers’ performance and are perceived as effective in promoting positive outcomes. Recommendations include further investigation into the impact of head teachers’supervisory practices on variables such as teachers’ effectiveness, pupils’ attitudes, and the overall school climate, as well as exploring the influence of teachers’ performance on pupils’ academic achievement. Additionally, the study suggests that school head teachers could benefit from employing both directive supervisory practices to enhance teacher performance. Keywords: Directive head teacher, Supervisory practices, Job performance, Public primary schools, Ibanda Municipality.
DIAGNÓSTICO DA SITUAÇÃO DOS RESÍDUOS SÓLIDOS NOS ASSENTAMENTOS RURAIS DA REGIÃO DE PALMAS (TO)
Authors: Nazareno Julianne Cutrim , Morais Paula Benevides , Sousa Diego Neves de
Published: May 2024

The Brazilian rural environment has been urbanizing influenced by the industrialization that reached the agricultural sector, which requires waste management focused on this new reality. In this context, this work aimed to diagnose the situation of rural settlements in the region of Palmas (TO) in the context of solid waste management. In view of this, exploratory field research was carried out with the objective of obtaining qualitative and quantitative data that demonstrated the current situation of these settlements. 83 interviews were conducted with the community, made up of 331 families. Among the results obtained, it was found that the solid waste generated by the surveyed settlements has predominant characteristics of urban solid waste. The treatment, for the most part, is done under the ground or from burning. In contrast, the reuse of organic waste is directed to animal feed. It is concluded that there is a need for adequate waste management for the specificities of rural settlements, mainly aimed at reuse, recycling and training at source.
ASSOCIAÇÃO ENTRE INDICADORES SOCIOECONÔMICOS E AMBIENTAIS E A DESTINAÇÃO FINAL DOS RESÍDUOS SÓLIDOS URBANOS DOS MUNICÍPIOS DE MINAS GERAIS
Authors: Moreira Kátia Soares , Ribeiro André Geraldo Cornélio , Sousa Paulo Eduardo de Oliveira
Published: May 2024

Society produces various types of waste that can trigger different types of impacts on the environment, such as the spread of diseases, when not treated and disposed of correctly. In this context, the objective of this study was to evaluate the association between socioeconomic indicators (GDP, HDI and population size) and PMGIRS, with the final destination given to MSW in the municipalities of Minas Gerais. The methodology used in the work was the segregation and crossing of data from the IBGE and FEAM websites, by categories between the final destination of Urban Solid Waste (MSW) with socioeconomic indicators (GDP and HDI), the size of the population and the existence of Municipal Integrated Solid Waste Management Plans (PMGIRS) in the state of Minas Gerais. An association was found between HDI and MSW final destination, in the years 2015 and 2016, explained by education, longevity and income. PMGIRS and GDP showed no association with the final destination of MSW in the years 2012, 2015 and 2016, possibly justified by the lack of technical knowledge in its preparation and implementation. It is concluded that the final destination of MSW is not only associated with political and economic issues, but depends on the education, interest, participation and awareness of the population.
Social Anxiety and Internet Addiction among Primary Health Care Workers at PSMMC, Riyadh
Authors: Alamro Ali Abdullah , Almuhaimeed Mezoun , Kofi Mostafa
Published: May 2024

Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) and Internet Addiction (IA) significantly impact the quality of life and professional efficacy among Primary Health Care Workers (PCWs). Given their prevalence and the potential for negative comorbidities, including depression, this study aims to explore the occurrence and correlation of SAD and IA among PCWs in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Methods: This cross-sectional, questionnaire-based study assessed SAD and IA among 154 PCWs using the Social Phobia Inventory (SPIN) and Internet Addiction Test (IAT). The study was conducted over 12 months from April 2023 to March 2024 at Prince Sultan Military Medical City (PSMMC), Riyadh; it employed random sampling to ensure diverse participation. The Social Phobia Inventory (SPIN) and Internet Addiction Test (IAT) questionnaires were used to assess the prevalence of SAD and IA, respectively. Pearson’s correlation was used to determine the association between both variables. Results: The study found that 27.3% of participants exhibited some level of social anxiety, while 45% showed signs of IA. Specifically, mild to moderate internet addiction was present in 44.8% of respondents. Only 8.4% of participants fell into the severe category of social anxiety, while severe internet addiction was absent. A significant positive correlation was observed between SAD and IA (r = 0.36, P < 0.001). Additionally, higher income and certain professional roles were associated with lower instances of both conditions. Conclusion: The study highlights the prevalent but primarily mild to moderate levels of SAD and IA among PHCWs, underscoring the need for targeted interventions. While present, these issues may not severely impact PHCWs at PSMMC. The correlation between SAD and IA suggests the internet's dual role as a coping mechanism and potential risk factor, indicating areas for future research and intervention strategies.
National environmental indicators: Green design
Authors: Ketin Sonja , Arsić Miloš , Kostić Boban , Andrejić Marko , Čabarkapa Obrad
Published: May 2024

The paper presents national environmental indicators that are described and classified by thematic units and areas. Input data is divided into 12 categories (air and climate change, water, nature and biological diversity, soil, waste, noise, non-ionizing radiation, forestry, hunting and fishing, sustainable use of natural resources and others). The importance of data in collecting, analyzing and presenting to the public is enormous because decisions are made on the basis of these measured quantities as well as on the basis of independent measured values. Measurement methods are accepted as relevant and accurate.
An approach to evaluation of quality of complex systems/equipment
Authors: Pendić Zoran , Polak Lara , Jakovljević Bojana , Polak Marko , Milijić Ana , Marković Željko , Jovanović Dragana , Strižak Marina , Jovanović Ljiljana
Published: May 2024

Fast technology development (Industry 4.0/5.0) and the increasing complexity of systems/equipment, combined with limited resources, increasing inflation rates and reduced capital investment opportunities, require the implementation of systems that include high reliability and availability, with minimal life cycle costs. This imposes new requirements regarding the technological processes of production, operation and maintenance. In addition, modern complex systems/equipment are mostly based on computers due to rapid technological advances in microelectronics, microprocessors and computing. Investment in the process of modernization and further development of systems/equipment and/or maintaining the level of their availability is often carried out on a large scale. Complex systems/equipment include: various military and commercial C3 systems, nomenclature systems, production systems, production control systems, eco-product development process, complex medical equipment... Such systems also include water supply systems for drinking water supply, which are managed by water supply organizations. Before starting any modernization of a complex system/equipment, it is necessary to assess its quality and only then, based on the quality analysis, approach its modernization. For the purposes of evaluating the quality of a complex system/equipment, it is necessary to divide it into a series of basic objects: documentation, personnel potential, personnel education, hardware, software... Quality assessments of individual basic objects, taken with a certain weight, give the possibility to evaluate the quality of the observed complex system/equipment. The quality assessment of each object of a complex system/equipment is performed according to a hierarchical model with three levels. Quality factors (correctness, reliability, efficiency...) are at the highest level. At the intermediate level the quality criteria representing the properties of the facilities are necessary in order to satisfy the required quality factors (consistency, traceability, operability, standardization, possibility of training...). At the lowest level is the quality metric (requirements, questions, quantitative relations, etc.), which provides a quantitative assessment of the considered object. The paper will specifically consider the basic facility of the water supply system: the technical system for water delivery (raw water pipelines, main drinking water pipelines, water network of pipes to consumers, water pipe installations in commercial/residential buildings...).
Challenges of the modern city: Water management under conditions of climate changes
Authors: Gajić Ranka , Batarilo Svetlana
Published: May 2024

One of the challenges of the modern world is climate change, the catastrophic consequences of which experts warn about, and which have become increasingly visible in recent decades. Within the broad field of climate change, the issue of water stands out - from large floods and rising sea and ocean levels that threaten coastal cities and settlements to drinking water shortages and droughts that degrade agriculture. In urban areas with large areas of impermeable surfaces, there is no natural water circulation - in the worst cases, almost 100% of the rain that falls remains on the ground. Rural, agricultural areas, unlike this, leak up to 35% of rainwater into the ground, about 50% returns to the atmosphere as water vapor and only 15% remains on the ground. In this regard, experts today, for rainwater and wastewater collection procedures, propose the application of the "soft engineering" system as a concept of ecological engineering with the aim of minimizing the impact on the environment, as opposed to the conventional "hard engineering". The paper will explain the "soft engineering" system as a part of the modern sustainable system of infrastructure in cities, and will point to modern approaches to the inclusion of water management issues in urban areas and urban planning with a presentation of key examples from world practice.
Ravni kotari: In the function of Zadar's tourism
Authors: Ambruš Denis
Published: May 2024

The geomorphological mesoregion of Ravni Kotari is located in the geomorphological macroregion of NW Dalmatia; it is an area in Croatia situated between Bukovica to the northeast, the Zadar-Biograd littoral to the southwest, and the Krka River and Lake Prokljan to the southeast. In the hinterland and coastal part of the Zadar County, it is defined as an area comprising eight local self-government units (town of Benkovac and seven municipalities), which also includes a vast flysch area (the most fertile part of Dalmatia). The paper presents the basic elements that represent the key potential for improving the function of tourism in Zadar: tourist offer, natural attractions, fertile areas, cultural landmarks and more. Tourism has so far been spatially and temporally restricted to the Eastern Adriatic coast during the summer months, with a continuous increase in arrivals and overnight stays. On the other hand, rural areas, which cover more than 90% of Croatia's surface, have significant potential - only about 5% of tourist traffic currently takes place there. Overall revaluation of the entire urban and suburban area in terms of tourist activities, with tourism being the dominant economic sector of the city of Zadar in recent years, contributes to solving the problems in terms of the status and possibilities of tourism development in the rural region. In order to respect everyday life and related processes, this research encompasses and offers new proposals for the development of tourist activities as part of the spatial development of the city and region.
Nitrided copper-iron composite oxides derived from layered double hydroxides for enhanced carbon dioxide electroreduction to methane and formic acid
Authors: Song Dian , He Jinqing , Wang Yiping , Zhao Xuhui , Zhang Fazhi , Lei Xiaodong
Published: May 2024

The reduction of carbon dioxide into valuable chemical products is a promising solution to address carbon balance and energy issues. Herein, amorphous nitrided copper-iron oxides are prepared by gas-phase nitriding of CuFe-layered double hydroxide precursors with urea as a nitrogen source. The obtained materials show high activity for CO2 electroreduction to methane and formic acid, achieving a total Faraday efficiency of 74.7% at −0.7 V vs. RHE and exhibiting continuous 10 h durability in the H-cell. The uniformly distributed Cu+ sites act as active sites by losing electrons to activate CO2. During the CO2 electroreduction, CO2 is converted to *COOH via proton-electron coupling; *COOH combines directly with a proton in solution to produce the HCOOH product; and the other part of *COOH undergoes a protonated dehydration process to form the *CHO intermediate, which dehydrates again to form CH4. This study provides a new approach for designing CO2 electroreduction catalysts.
Globalization and capital formation in Nigeria
Authors: Uzoechina Benedict Ikemefuna , Okafor Precious Chidinma , Ezenwobi Ngozi Florence , Ekwoh Geraldine Amaka , Okaforocha Chika Maureen , Edeh Ndubisi John
Published: May 2024

No country can achieve sustained economic growth without substantial investments in capital formation. Nigeria is rich in natural resources, but due to inadequate capital and technology, these resources have not been fully tapped and maximized. This study seeks to provide another gateway to unlocking the dearth of capital formation for development by specifically investigating the impact of financial and trade globalization on capital formation in Nigeria within the period 1990–2022. The autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) technique was adopted for data analysis. The findings of this study indicate that while trade globalization has a negative effect on capital formation in both the long run and short run, respectively, financial globalization exerts a negative effect on capital formation in the long run but a positive effect in the short run. Nevertheless, financial and trade globalization exert detrimental effects on capital formation in the long run. A major policy recommendation is that Nigeria should play a key role in the African Continental Free Trade Area in order to boost her trade and financial competitiveness within Africa and so be able to lunch herself into the global space and thus tap the potential benefits of trade and financial globalization.
DISSEMINATION OF DIARRHEAGENIC BACTERIA IN COMMUNITY-BASED NATURAL WATER SOURCES AND WASTEWATER ENVIRONMENTS: A COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS IN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA AND ITS METROPOLIS
Authors: IFENYINWA NGWU MARIA , EKENE CHIDEBELU PAUL , IKECHUKWU NGWU GODWIN , ENYINNAYA NGWU EJIKEME , AMUCHE NNAD CALEB , IFESINACHI KANAYOCHI VIVIAN , CHIJIOKE EMENCHETA STEPHEN , DINEBARI BEREBON PHILIP , NNEOMA EZEIBE EZIINWANNE , CHIBUIKE ONWUSOBA RESTUS
Published: May 2024

The presence of pathogenic strains abounds in our environment, arising from many sources. The study was aimed at identifying Vibrio species, E. coli, and other coliforms in various water sources within a university setting and its metropolis. Approximately 20 samples from roof-collected rainwater, municipal piped tap water, borehole water and 60 samples of sewage effluent from the central effluent water of University of Nigeria, Nsukka were systematically collected at intervals and subjected to bacteriological analysis. The samples underwent dilutions, and aliquots were inoculated on chromocult and thiosulfate-citrate-bile salts-sucrose (TCBS) agar. Simultaneously, 100 ml of each natural water sample underwent membrane filtration, followed by the inoculation of TCBS agar plates in duplicates. Both sets of culture plates were incubated at 37 °C for 24 h. Further biochemical characterization was performed after microscopy. Susceptibility profile was done using disk diffusion assay. Descriptive statistics were used in the aggregation of the results where necessary. Results revealed that each sample, when plated on chromocult agar, yielded a substantial number of colonies of E. coli (bluish colour) and other coliforms (pink-red colonies). Notably, wastewater gave a maximum yield of Vibrio cholera. Conversely, all significant pathogenic Vibrio species were recovered on TCBS agar inoculated with natural water samples, wastewater and sewage effluent, with isolation rates appearing independent of both time (in weeks) and collection points. Antimicrobial susceptibility studies disclosed that some of the isolates exhibited antibiotic resistance. The study underscores the need to install appropriate measures to mitigate the contamination of the environment.
Alur Cerpen Karya Siswa Kelas XI SMA Negeri 9 Makassar
Authors: Rahma R  , Sultan  , Hasriani
Published: May 2024

This study aims to describe the realisation of plot used in short stories by students of class XI SMA Negeri 9 Makassar. The data in this study are in the form of words, phrases, sentences in short stories, especially plot and characteristics, as the basic material for analytical studies. The source of data in this research is students' works in the form of short story texts. Data collection techniques were carried out by writing, documentation, and reading and recording. Data analysis techniques were identification, classification, analysis, and description.  The results showed that the form of plot in the short stories of students of class XI SMA Negeri 9 Makassar consisted of straight plot, back-and-forth plot, mixed plot, single plot, sub-subplot plot, dense plot, loose plot, plot of fortune, plot of character, and plot of thought
Early diagnosis of Alzheime`s disease based on VGG19 feature extractor and MRI analysis
Authors: AMROUCH Siham , GUEFROUCHI Ryma , MAHFOUF Zohra
Published: May 2024

Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is the most prevalent cause of dementia, a neurodegenerative\ndisorder primarily affecting the brain. Mild cases of dementia gradually worsen, resulting in a\ndecline in cognitive abilities, including memory, thinking, reasoning, and behavior. Currently,\nthere is no cure for AD; however, early diagnosis of mild cases can help slow the disease\'s\nprogression, improve its management, and enhance overall quality of life. Existing models for\nearly AD diagnosis encounter challenges, such as low accuracy and precision, poor\ngeneralization and overfitting due to data imbalances in datasets. To address these limitations, we\npropose a novel Deep Learning (DL) based model for early AD diagnosis. Our model comprises\nthree main components: image processing and data augmentation, feature extraction based on\nVGG19 (Visual Geometry Group 19), and a Multi-Layer Perceptron (MLP) based classifier\ncategorizing input Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scans into four classes representing AD\'s\ndevelopmental stages: Very-Mild-Demented, Mild-Demented, Moderate-Demented, and NonDemented. We optimized our model using the ADAM Algorithm and applied it to images selected\nfrom the Open Access Series of Imaging Studies (OASIS) dataset. Our model yielded impressive\nresults, achieving an accuracy of 92.58%, an AUC of 99%, and precision, recall, and F-measure\nvalues of 0.907, 0.894, and 0.890, respectively. Furthermore, we conducted a comparative\nanalysis with several state-of-the-art models, consistently demonstrating that our proposed model\noutperforms them.
Impact of Health Behavior on Work-related Stress on Teachers in Chinese Colleges
Authors: Gu Yuying , Liu Dayong , Dai Xingmei
Published: May 2024

Objectives: This study aims to assess the influence of health behaviour on the psychological well- being, work stress, and emotional stability of college teachers in China. The study examines the impact of teachers' psychological well-being and emotional strength on their work-related
stress. The study aims to fill the existing gaps in the current corpus of knowledge. Methods: To fulfil this objective, the data for this study was gathered from 876 teachers associated with 57 colleges in Mainland China. The confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modelling
are assessed using the RStudio software with the lavaan package. Results: Findings show that health behaviour is a good predictor of psychological well-being, occupational stress, and emotional stability among college teachers in China. It has also been discovered that psychological
well-being and emotional stability do not directly influence the job stress experienced by teachers. However, they do play a mediating role in the relationship between work stress and health behaviour. Conclusion: The research makes a significant theoretical contribution by establishing
linkages that have not been previously identified in the existing body of knowledge. Essentially, this research suggests that enhancing the health behaviour of teachers can lead to improvements in their emotional stability, psychological wellness, and reduction of job stress. The research
findings have significant implications for governmental initiatives aimed at enhancing teachers' effectiveness.
Effect of Phone-based Counseling on Physical Activity and Fatigue in Postpartum Women
Authors: Swinney Kaitlyn , Schuver Katie , Dunsinger Shira , Lewis Beth
Published: May 2024

Objectives: Research shows that physical activity during postpartum affects maternal physical and mental health. In this study, we examined the associations of a phone-based physical activity intervention on objectively measured physical activity and self-reported fatigue.
Methods: Participants (N=450) were randomly assigned to either a phone-based physical activity group (N=150), a wellness group (N=150), or a control group (N=150). Participants were on average 4.35 weeks postpartum at the time of the study. Physical activity was measured via accelerometer,
and fatigue was measured via self-reported survey. We used a series of one-way analyses of variance (ANOVAs) to examine differences between study groups at the 6-month timepoint. Results: The physical activity group was significantly more active than the control group at 6 months, F(2,
243) = 4.27, p < .05. The control group had significantly higher levels of reduced motivation at 6 months F(2,372) = 3.534, p < .05. Other subscales of the fatigue measure were not significantly different by group. Conclusions: Phone-based counseling may be a useful tool to increase
physical activity among postpartum women, but more research is needed to see if those benefits are sustained.
Trends and Developments in Family Resilience Research: A Decade of Insights (2013-2023)
Authors: Li Sainan , Li Qin , Chen Hong , Zhu Chen , Zhou Juan , Liu Chengxiang
Published: May 2024

Objectives: In the last decade, family resilience has become a key focus of research. This study maps the core areas of family resilience research from 2013 to 2023 to guide future academic work. Methods: We conducted a comprehensive review of the literature on family
resilience from the Web of Science Core Collection. Using Biblioshiny in R-Studio and VOSviewer, we performed a detailed bibliometric analysis. Results: We identified 870 documents, with a surge in research after 2016 that was largely influenced by Walsh's framework on family resilience.
The journal Family Relations emerged as critical, with scholars such as Yuli Li, Abraham P. Greeff, and Catherine E. McKinley making critical contributions. The key themes identified included home life, child development, childhood trauma, and domestic violence. Key word analysis highlighted
essential areas such as stress in cancer caregiving, childhood adversity, long-term health issues, COVID-19, military families, and studies on resilience within specific contexts. Areas that need more research include childhood trauma and domestic violence. Conclusions: This study reveals
a lack of bibliometric assessments in the family resilience literature. It offers a summary of key themes, research trends, and potential research directions and provides a strategic outline for future research about family resilience.
Efektivitas Promosi Kesehatan dengan Media Buku Saku Stunting terhadap Pengetahuan dan Sikap di Wilayah Kerja UPT Puskesmas Tewah
Authors: Siti Nur Hikmah Siti Nur Hikmah , Linda puji Astutik Linda puji Astutik , Sofia Mawaddah Sofia Mawaddah
Published: May 2024

Stunting yaitu hambatan pertumbuhan dan perkembangan anak yang disebabkan oleh kekurangan gizi kronis dan infeksi berulang. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi efektivitas promosi kesehatan dengan menggunakan media buku saku stunting dalam meningkatkan pengetahuan dan sikap ibu di wilayah kerja UPT Puskesmas Tewah. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah desain eksperimen dengan model pre-test post-test one group design. Populasi penelitian adalah ibu hamil trimester III di wilayah kerja tersebut, dengan sampel yang diambil menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Data dikumpulkan melalui kuesioner pre-test dan post-test yang berisi pertanyaan tentang pengetahuan dan sikap terkait stunting. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan adanya peningkatan yang signifikan dalam pengetahuan dan sikap ibu setelah diberikan media buku saku stunting. Analisis statistik menunjukkan perbedaan yang signifikan antara nilai pre-test dan post-test pada tingkat pengetahuan dan sikap ibu. Kesimpulannya, penggunaan media buku saku stunting efektif dalam meningkatkan pengetahuan dan sikap ibu terkait stunting di wilayah kerja UPT Puskesmas Tewah. Oleh karena itu, media buku saku stunting dapat menjadi alat yang efektif dalam promosi kesehatan terkait stunting di wilayah tersebut
English Lexis in the Documents of the European Union – A Corpus-Based Exploratory Study
Authors: Trebits Anna
Published: May 2024

The present study aims to explore the characteristics of lexical elements in English language documents of the European Union (EU). As the EU is involved in a wide range of activities, the documents related to it exhibit features of texts written for legal, business, political and other specific purposes. The aim of this corpus-based research is to identify and describe the lexical elements whose mastery is indispensable for those who wish to work in cooperation with or inside a European institution. An EU English Corpus consisting of approximately 200,000 words was built using texts which are representative of the various fields of activities of the EU. The analysis uncovered the most frequent lexical elements and collocation patterns as well as their most common uses and senses in this particular variety of the English language. This article discusses and demonstrates the methods of analysis through the detailed presentation of three of the most frequently occurring lexical elements. The pedagogical relevance of the study is that its findings can be directly used for the development of special English language course books and supplementary materials for EU and International Relations courses.
A Foreign Language Anxiety Scale for Hungarian Learners of English
Authors: Tóth Zsuzsa
Published: May 2024

This paper reports on the adaptation of a well-established foreign language anxiety scale for use in the Hungarian EFL setting; furthermore, the validation procedures aimed at testing the psychometric properties of the new instrument. Horwitz, Horwitz and Cope’s (1986) Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety Scale (FLCAS) was adapted using the method of multiple translators and back translation, and the Hungarian version of the scale (HFLCAS) was tested for response validity. The HFLCAS was administered to 117 English major and 66 non-English major students, whose responses were factor-analysed to test the scale’s construct validity. Reliability was assessed using the internal consistency method. The Hungarian FLCAS has been shown to be both reliable and valid in terms of the examined criteria. The results of factor analysis support Horwitz et al.’s (1986) theoretical foreign language anxiety (FLA) construct, hitherto unexamined in the Hungarian EFL context.
Evolving Collaboration among Teacher Trainees – Analysis of Collaborative Discourse
Authors: Dorner Helga , Major Éva
Published: May 2024

The main focus of the study was to investigate group-mechanisms and collaborative small-group learning. Participants (n=20) were pre-service English teacher trainees of a methodology seminar. Group mechanisms and collaborative activities were analysed and made visible with the help of online discussions that evolved in the discussion forums of the course management system (CMS) Moodle. Quantitative data on student participation, online activity and frequency of messages were gained from the log files of the CMS. Through the qualitative content analysis of forum discussions, nine stages of collaborative discourse were identified in the presented pedagogical scenario. Methods for integrating the identified stages in the design process of blended learning in teacher training courses are suggested and best practices for similar courses are offered. However, due to the limited number of participants, further investigation of the relevance of the identified stages on a larger set of sample is needed.
Understanding Group Energy in University Language Classes
Authors: Pohl Uwe , Szesztay Margit
Published: May 2024

In this paper two university language tutors explore the notion of group energy as a key factor in the dynamics of their language classes. In particular, the article focuses on the way teacher presence impacts on the quality and level of energy in classroom groups. The findings, primarily based on interviews with experienced colleagues, suggest that teachers have preferred ways of accessing and aligning the flow of energy in a given group. The authors identify a number of such access points to group energy as well as their different manifestations.
The Role of Social Environment in the Formation of Adult English Language Learners’ Attitudes to Learning English: A Pilot Study
Authors: Kovács Ágnes
Published: May 2024

The present small-scale study aims to serve two purposes. Firstly, it maps the interrelationship of adult EFL learners’ attitudes and motivations to learning English and those of their social environment. Secondly, it attempts to describe the validation procedure of a questionnaire highlighting the possible difficulties of data collection researchers might need to face. The sample comprised 53 adult English language learners studying English at language school courses in Budapest. The courses were aimed at the general public and not specifically geared for companies. The central finding of the research is that the attitudes and motivations of the social environment do exert a strong influence on those of adult non-company course language learners in which the teacher, friends, workplace, and the language school play an essential part. The results also indicate that the attitude of language schools towards learners’ learning English have a detrimental influence on adult language learners’ attitudes to learning English.
Adventures into the Unknown: A Pilot Interview Study on Business English Teachers' Specialized Competencies and Attributes
Authors: Kóris Rita
Published: May 2024

This paper aims to examine the specialized competencies and attributes that Business English (BE) teachers need in order to run successful BE courses and comply with the requirements of the business community. This small scale qualitative study explores the perceptions of Hungarian BE teachers with extensive BE teaching experience at multinational companies (MNCs) regarding the specialized knowledge, skills and personality traits they need in the field. The interviews conducted with BE teachers reveal that they are likely to be at an advantage if they gain some knowledge of essential business terminology, functions and processes, acquire the essentials of BE teaching methodology, and develop certain skills and personal characteristics which are highly appreciated by the MNC business community. The results imply that compliance with corporate requirements and fulfilment of the immediate needs of BE learners are likely to be the key factors of BE teacher professionalism. Therefore, acquiring BE teacher competencies is vital for the successful delivery of any BE course.
Exploring Student Motivation: Teaching Students Specializing in EU English
Authors: Koltai Andrea
Published: May 2024

The present paper reports on a qualitative study involving a group of Hungarian university students learning the specialized language of the EU in English. The purpose of the study is to explore students’ motivation to learn EU English and to see whether the results of the interviews analyzed could lead to an improvement of the course syllabus and the teaching materials. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews conducted with university students, as well as through two interviews with teachers, focusing on their students’ motivational characteristics, and from the author’s own teaching diary. Results show that identifying student motivation to learn EU English is a crucial step in designing syllabi or teaching materials for EU English courses, as it facilitates the definition of the actual course objectives and supplies teachers with useful information on their students’ beliefs, wishes, and immediate and future goals. The results of the study are assumed to be of assistance to teachers of EU English courses in considering specific student needs when selecting relevant course content and compiling teaching materials.
Assessing L3 Teachers’ Beliefs about Multilingualism: Building, Fine-tuning and Validating a Trilingual Questionnaire
Authors: Gutierrez Eugenio Esther
Published: May 2024

Multilingualism is becoming an everyday reality in today’s society, and so is the learning of third languages (L3s). Despite the paramount role of L3 teachers in the processes of Third Language Acquisition (TLA), little is known so far about L3 teachers’ beliefs about multilingualism. To fill this gap in the literature, a research project was designed to assess the beliefs of teachers of Spanish, French and German as an L3 about a number of issues that have emerged as central in TLA. This paper carefully describes the steps taken in the early stages of this research project: how the overall study was planned, how the research aims and questions were established, how the questionnaire was initially created, how it was piloted and statistically validated with teachers of Spanish as an L3, how these results led to later fine-tuning of the questionnaire, and how the translation of the questionnaire into Spanish, French and German was undertaken. The study concludes by indicating the way in which this second version of the questionnaire will be piloted and validated with teachers of Spanish, French and German as an L3, and the further steps needed to reliably assess the beliefs about multilingualism held by teachers of such languages.
Integrating Students with Specific Learning Differences in the EFL Classroom
Authors: Nagyné Nyikes Natália
Published: May 2024

Within the EFL context, teachers’ awareness of inclusive methods undoubtedly contributes to ensuring the successful integration of students with specific learning differences (SpLD). While several studies have examined special needs students’ EFL learning problems, the topic of mainstream language teachers’ awareness and implementation of the possible methods that are recommended for use with SpLD learners has not been thoroughly examined. The aim of this study is to start filling this gap by exploring teachers’ awareness of the possible approaches to teaching special needs students in mainstream primary schools and the application of special needs techniques and principles in their daily language teaching practice. A small-scale qualitative study was carried out using lesson observations and interviews as instruments for data collection. An inductive approach was utilized for data analysis. The findings show how the participating teachers integrate students with special needs in their regular EFL classes. In all observed lessons the teachers provided a supportive classroom environment, used multisensory language approaches, but rarely utilized any differentiated classroom instruction. Pedagogical implications include that primary school teachers should be aware of methods and practices that can be successful in integrating students with learning differences in regular EFL classes.
Consumer Behaviour Moderates the Effect of Green and Social Network Marketing and Strategies on Textile Business Performance in Faisalabad, Pakistan
Authors: Hassan Khadija
Published: May 2024

The purpose of the current study is to look into how marketing strategies, social network marketing, and green marketing affect the textile industry's performance in Faisalabad, Pakistan. Examining how consumer behaviour influences the relationships between green marketing, social network marketing, marketing strategies, and the business performance of the textile industry in Faisalabad, Pakistan. This study used quantitative methods, collecting data using self-structured questionnaires and SPSS analysis. The findings demonstrated a positive correlation between marketing strategies, social network marketing, and green marketing and the textile industry's financial success in Faisalabad, Pakistan. The results also showed that the relationship between the business performance of the textile sector in Faisalabad, Pakistan, and social network marketing, green marketing, and marketing strategies was positively regulated by customer behaviour. Future research on this topic will be beneficial, as will the regulatory bodies drafting regulations and implementing business performance-related policies.
IMPLEMENTATION OF DUE DILIGENCE NOTARY BEFORE AND AFTER THE COMPANY LEGAL ENTITY PT LISTING IN THE CAPITAL MARKET
Authors: Suyanto Suyanto , Noor Azman Mohd.
Published: May 2024

Background. The capital market involves the public offering and selling of publicly traded firms' securities, with businesses required to complete the necessary paperwork and submit registration statements to Bapepam, supported by organizations and experts. This research aimed to describe the implementation of due diligence notary before and after the company's legal entity listing in the Capital Market.
Research Method. This legal research includes normative and empirical legal research. This research is descriptive-analytical, namely research that describes facts and data regarding the implementation of Notary due diligence and the principle of openness before and after the Limited Liability Company listing in the Capital Market.
Findings. The application of the principle of openness in the capital market is necessary for the implementation of Notary due diligence. This means that before carrying out the duties of the Notary in making deeds, the Notary verifies the company's data, which will be mentioned in the deed he will draft. The Notary's responsibilities both before and after listing include making amendments to the articles of association, minutes of the General Meeting Shareholders, deeds of agreements about public offerings, and registration with Bapepam. The Notary's role is restricted to the deed he executes; that is, to guarantee that the deed's intent, content, and purpose are correct and do not contravene applicable laws, statutes, regulations, or the code of ethics.
Conclusion. The notary has made the deed properly and correctly to the applicable provisions and code of ethics, so in this case the notary has been protected.
Women MSME’s and Proverty
Authors: Putri Reno Kemala Sari  , Galuh Ratna Mutia  , Syaiful Amri
Published: May 2024

Women participation in economic activities is often limited by social norms, especially in Indonesians majority societies. Nevertheless, the burden of poverty is forced many women to work in several jobs. This paper aims to investigate and discuss discuss female entrepreneur challenge in poverty reduction This research is using qualitative method to collect and analyze the data through interview, FGD, and direct observation. Respondents were chosen by purposive sampling, while key informants were chosen by snowball technique. The results show that the main challaneg of Mataram’s women to reduce their poverty are not gender but mostly lack of financial control and access funding, lack of market information and a scarcity of talented employees. Furthermore, Women participation in poverty reduction program is considered to be the key of success in many poverty alleviation, one of them is being female entrepreneur or managing MSMEs
Analysis of the Application of Inventory Accounting Information Systems
Authors: Alodia Salsabila Putri Wijaya  , Muhammad Sodik  , Endah Puspitosarie
Published: May 2024

The development of the industry that is currently increasing rapidly makes the level of competition even tighter. Companies need to pay attention to several things in the face of competition, one thing that really needs to be considered is inventory for the smooth running of the entire order fulfillment process on CV. Prosperous Business Development. This research was conducted to find out whether the implementation of the inventory accounting information system at the company has been running in accordance with production operational standards or still needs improvement. The results showed that the Accounting Information System at CV. Bina Usaha Sejahtera is still not running optimally because existing production operational standards are not properly implemented by employees.
Pioneering Women Accountants in Peruvian Academic Literature, An Interpretative Phenomenological Study
Authors: Chávez-Díaz Jorge Miguel , Tejeda-Prada Solange Samantha , Murillo-Luna Manuel Antonio , Flores-Sotelo Willian Sebastian
Published: May 2024

The research describes the academic contributions to the accounting profession of fourteen pioneering women accountants at the undergraduate level and eight at the graduate level. The first theses presented at the undergraduate and graduate level at the accounting faculty of the Universidad Nacional de San Marcos (UNMSM) in Lima, Peru, were taken as the object of study. The research design is documentary with a phenomenological approach. It was obtained as a result that the contributions come from the seventies and the first decade of the XXI century. The most relevant conclusions revolve around compliance with regulations before regulators, concern for liquidity, profitability and solvency indicators, and professional attention to the most important economic sectors of the time, such as finance, cooperatives and construction. Also, in the 21st century, issues such as providing the accountant with tools for fraud detection, environmental accounting and academic audits to improve the quality of education.