bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Quick menu. (c1999)
Authors:   ,   Lebanese American University, Simonian Raffi
Published: May 2023

System administrators have always dreamt of a menu system that allows them to quickly modify a menu, grant or revoke access permissions to different u se r s, and run UNIX administrative commands, without having to deal with the UNIX s hell or the s hell language. On the other hand, many computer users around the world have no interest in the technical side of the computing use computers for specific business task s. For those users, the details of the operating systems are of no value. QUICK MENU allows these people to use specific applications without dealing directly with the operating system. More than that, QUICK MENU keeps track of program access of each user, so that at the user's next login, the system automatically creates icons of most frequently used programs. This way the user can run a program with only few mouse clicks.
An Arabic auto-indexing system for information retrieval system. (c2002)
Authors:   ,   Lebanese American University, Daher Walid
Published: May 2023

In this report, a model is proposed for performing auto-indexing text documents. The model consists of four layers that are interdependent. This work tackles the problem of auto-indexing Arabic documents. However, due to this interdependency of the proposed model, the algorithm in this report may be applied to documents in any language. The only thing to change is the layer (or programmatically speaking: the module) that extracts the words to their original stem word. Obviously, that would require the Arabic grammar to be taken into consideration. In addition, this report introduces a new concept to calculate the weight of a term relevant to its container document. Traditionally, the weight of a term used to rely totally on the rate of repeal (or the count) of that term. The new innovation is to take into consideration the rate of "spreading" within the document. In other words, if a certain word is concentrated at a specific part of a document, then it is less likely that this word reflects its document had it been more spread in the document. This assumption is mathematically proven, and is illustrated by real examples.
Research based design for after school program kit. (c2009)
Authors:   ,   Lebanese American University, Freij Carla
Published: May 2023

Creating and implementing after school programs and support services for children who come from low socio-economic backgrounds is quite complex and needs careful planning. This study explores the importance of creating after-school programs and support services to cater for children who live in underprivileged areas in Lebanon. The researcher sheds light on the subject by starting with a brief introduction regarding extracurricular activities and their importance to children. She, then, draws on the literature available on the topic and reviews published work regarding extracurricular activities and portable libraries, and their influence on students' academic achievement and engagement in school. Next, the researcher outlines the methodology used in this paper along with the research context and participants. Finally and based on several interviews with different people concerned in athletics and libraries, the investigator draws her own conclusion and designs her own complete educational kit.
Intelligent guest services. (c2008)
Authors:   ,   Lebanese American University, Abrahamian Rose
Published: May 2023

The development of multimedia forms and the growth of broadband network distribution lead to the creation of innovative multimedia and interactive systems such as Interactive TV. The iTV systems become indispensable component of the modern hotels worldwide. The goal of this project is to enhance Neos Interactive TV system and increase the hotel revenue. Intelligent Guest Services (IGS) IS multilingual customization tool that integrates multimedia elements in the context of management tool. It has full control over Neos Interactive TV. It provides for the hotel management user friendly interface where hotel Administrator is able to add, modify and delete guest services pages and links independently without any support from Neos Team. Hotel has full control over the management of the content of his guest services pages where he can add his own services and even advertisements. IGS lets Hotel to customize, and decrease the operating cost.
The plight of urban settlements based on the proliferation of dichotomy in Tanzania
Authors: UISSO Amanı , CANAZ SEVGEN Sibel , TANRIVERMİŞ Harun
Published: May 2023

The observation of the juxtaposition of formal and informal urban settlements in the commonwealth and sub-Saharan developing countries has been trending as a common mundane phenomenon in emerging and fast-growing cities. Dar Es Salaam is one of the largest, and most populous cities in Tanzania; the dichotomy of informal and formal settlement is ubiquitous in peri-urban areas and its urban vicinities where land evolves from village to urban. The dichotomy of urban settlements occurs when the public authorities do not satisfactorily provide public urban services which are customarily attributed to poor governance and policies formulated, financial deficiencies, and nonstrategic urban land development. Different strategies and approaches have been applied by the government for at least providing the proper infrastructure; however, most of the approaches are not well successful and deliver the expected results following the high cost of urban land development. To comprehend the urban typology and land development characteristics of Dar es Salaam, urban land transformation, and to detect the change in the built-up area, data from 1975-2020 were examined through remote sensing, and images with ArcView GIS and LADER. The field survey data analysis supported the cause of unplanned settlements and the limitation of urban land acquisition and development. The aim of this study is to analyze the built-up area growth through the years for the study area. The result showed that rapid urbanization and dramatic growth in built-up areas especially between 1990-2000 years were easily observed, financial deficiencies and conventional urban land development policies have a significant contribution to the thriving of dichotomy settlement. The study suggested that innovative urban land development must be integrated with conventional approaches to leverage urban land development and cater to sustainable urban development.
Identification of groundwater potential for urban development using multi-criteria decision-making method of analytical hierarchy process
Authors: SUNDARA PANDİAN Rajaveni , U Sıdesh , K Prasanna Balaji , R Lakshmi Narayanan
Published: May 2023

Detailed knowledge regarding the availability of potential groundwater sources is a prerequisite for the sustainable development of cities and towns in a planned manner. The present study is carried out to identify the potential groundwater sources for the growth of towns and cities around Virudhunagar district, India by integrated geospatial techniques and analytical hierarchy method. The groundwater potential zones are divided into four groups: low, medium, high, and very high. It is obtained that 1.71% and 51.86% fall under the low and medium zones, respectively. The area with high and very high groundwater potential accounts for 45.7% and 0.73% of the total area, respectively. Finally, potential areas identified for groundwater are validated with data on the potential yield of various wells, demonstrating a good correlation. The results of this research will help planners and decision-makers to better plan and develop future cities.
Płeć i słowa. Różnicowanie Schulza
Authors: Orzeszek Jakub
Published: May 2023

In an interesting and in some ways innovative essay, “Two Romantic Worlds. On Bruno Schulz and Witold Gombrowicz” [Dwa światy romantyczne. O Brunonie Schulzu i Witoldzie Gombrowiczu], published in 1938 in Skamander, Henryk Vogler called Schulz „the most genuine – perhaps even the only – representative of femininity in our literature.” This intuitive claim certainly deserves to be remembered not only because Vogler as the only critic of the inter-war period and one of very few at that time made an attempt to turn gender into an aesthetic category applicable to Schulz’s fiction, but also because he recognized its “femininity” as a value. Such an approach was by no means obvious. Along with the development of feminist movements and the crisis of masculinity which surfaced in literature and art after the Great War, opposite trends were still present in the inter-war decades. They were trying not only to conserve, but to strengthen the hegemonic fascist model of masculinity also in Poland of the 1930s. If, however, Schulz’s fiction has some features of the feminine writing – if such comparison can shed some light on his stories – he came close not so much to the styles which were radically opposite, i.e. dependent on the masculine idiom, but to those which worked through “delicate deviations” as if from the inside, destabilizing and opening it to new contexts. In this case, “delicate” isnot a synonym of „insignificant,” but points at hardly comprehensible, ambiguous rhythms of the écriture feminine. Asking questions about the ties which connect gender and modes of expression, we keep moving along delicate boundaries separating existence, aesthetics, ethics, and politics. This, suggests Elaine Showalter, „makes us obliged to answer with equal delicacy and precision.” I believe that in the case of Schulz instead of strong oppositions one should rather emphasize movement – a continuous, endless process of differentiating instead of a polar opposition of the masculine and feminine.
СТРОЕНИЕ ГИДРАТОВ NaClO4∙(H2O)n (n = 1–7) И РАВНОВЕСНЫЙ СОСТАВ СИСТЕМЫ NaClO4–H2O
Authors: Майоров В.Д. , Кислина И.С. , Тараканова Е.Г.
Published: May 2023

Методами ИК спектроскопии и квантовой химии определены состав, строение, энергетические параметры и области существования гидратных комплексов, образующихся в системе NaClO4–H2O. Установлено, что вплоть до мольного соотношения компонентов 1:11 соль полностью диссоциирована и в растворе присутствуют ионы ClO4-, гидратированные четырьмя молекулами воды и ионы Na+, координированные с шестью молекулами воды. В более концентрированных растворах (1:11–1:6) начинается образование комплексов NaClO4∙(H2O)6 с полностью заполненной первой гидратной оболочкой. Ион Na+ в них координирован с двумя атомами кислорода аниона ClO4- и четырьмя атомами кислорода молекул воды. В диапазоне составов 1:8.5–1:6 присутствуют только комплексы NaClO4∙(H2O)6, которые частично гидратированы. При дальнейшем увеличении концентрации соли в растворе (от 1:6 до 1:3.4) последовательно образуются комплексы NaClO4∙(H2O)5, NaClO4∙(H2O)4 и NaClO4∙(H2O)3. Исходя из полученных в расчете данных о составе и строении гидратов NaClO4∙(H2O)n (n = 1–7), количественно объяснены изменения в ИК спектрах растворов NaClO4–H2O в областях основных и обертонных колебаний молекул воды. Установлено, что анионы ClO4- проявляют нуклеофильное содействие в реакциях кислотно-каталитического гидролиза только при их вхождении в состав комплексов NaClO4∙(H2O)n (n = 3–6).
КРИСТАЛЛЫ ТВЕРДОГО РАСТВОРА (Y1–xEux)2O3: РОСТ И КРИСТАЛЛИЧЕСКАЯ СТРУКТУРА
Authors: Николаев Р.Е. , Яковлева А.М. , Тарасенко М.С. , Сухих А.С. , Трифонов В.А. , Наумов Н.Г.
Published: May 2023

Методом роста из раствор-расплава были выращены монокристаллы твердого раствора соединения (Y1–xEux)2O3 со структурой биксбиита и разным содержанием европия, пригодные для структурного анализа. Структурные данные показывают, что распределение Y/Eu по независимым позициям в кристалле является равномерным, нет предпочтительного заполнения позиций европием. Среднее расстояние R-O в изученных кристаллов также близко для атомов редкоземельного металла, находящихся в разных кристаллографических позициях и монотонно растет с увеличением содержания европия в кристалле. Коэффициент вхождения европия из раствор-расплава заметно меньше единицы, что приводит к обогащению кристалла иттрием по сравнению с раствор-расплавом.
Effect of Digital Device on Computer Vision Syndrome: Meta-Analysis
Authors: Azzahro Asri Wahyu , Murti Bhisma , Pamungkasari Eti Poncorini
Published: May 2023

Background: Computers are an integral part of today's modern human life, where long-term use can cause complaints of visual disturbances. Eye complaints related to computer use are called computer vision syndrome. This study aims to determine the magnitude of the influence of the use of digital screens or devices on the occurrence of computer vision syndrome with meta-analysis.Subjects and Method: The meta-analysis was carried out using the PRISMA flowchart and the PICO Population: students model. Intervention: the duration of using the digital screen is long. Comparison: the duration of using the digital screen is short. Outcome: the incidence of computer vision syndrome. The databases used are PubMed, ScienceDirect, Web of Science, Cochrane library, Google Scholar and CINAHL with keywords (Computers OR Handheld OR Mobile Devices OR “Digital Device” OR Digital Screen) AND (Asthenopia OR “Computer Vision Syndrome” OR Eye Strain OR Digital Eye Strain) AND (“Students” OR School Children OR Secondary Children OR Postgraduate Students). The inclusion criteria in this study were full text articles with a cross-sectional design for 2018 to 2022 in English. The article was then critically reviewed using the Prisma flow chart diagram and analyzed with RevMan 5.3.Results: Meta-analysis was conducted on 9 articles with a cross-sectional study design originating from Ghana, Saudi Arabia, Ethiopia, Spain, Thailand, Lebanon and China involving 28,888 students. The results of the meta-analysis show that the long duration of digital device use increases the risk of experiencing CVS by 2.31 times compared to the short duration of digital device use (aOR= 2.31; 95% CI= 1.60 to 3.32; p<0.001).Conclusion: The duration of using digital devices has a higher risk of experiencing Computer Vision Syndrome.
Keywords: Student, Digital Device, Computer Vision Syndrome, Meta-Analysis
Correspondence: Asri Wahyu Azzahro. Masters Program in Public Health, Universitas Sebelas Maret. Jl. Ir. Sutami 36A, Surakarta 57126, Central Java, Indonesia. Email: asriwahyuazzahro@gmail.com. Mobile: +6281328543318.
Meta-Analysis the Effect of Excessively Loud Sounds on Noise Induced Hearing Loss in Manufacturing Industry Workers
Authors: Aqsyari Rizki , Sumardiyono Sumardiyono , Murti Bhisma
Published: May 2023

Background: Noise that exceeds the threshold value can cause work-related illness, which can be in the form of hearing loss or damage to the ear either temporarily or permanently after being exposed for a certain period of time without adequate protection. Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is a working condition that often occurs in various industrial spectrums. This study aims to estimate the magnitude of the effect of noise on NIHL in manufacturing industry workers.Subjects and Method: This research is a systematic review and meta-analysis. Article search was carried out based on the PICO Model eligibility criteria including: P= Manufacturing industry worker; I= Noise intensity ≥85 dB; C= Noise intensity <85 dB; O= NIHL. The articles used come from 3 databases, namely: PubMed, Google Scholar, and Science Direct. The keywords used include “hearing loss” AND “noise-induced hearing loss” AND “manufacturing industry” AND “cross-sectional study”. The inclusion criteria in this study included full-text articles with a cross-sectional study design, the adjusted odds ratio (aOR) was used, the articles were published in the 2003-2022 range, and the outcome was NIHL. Articles were analyzed using the PRISMA diagram and the Review Manager 5.3 application.Results: A meta-analysis of 10 articles from Arab Saudi, Ethiopia, Kuwait, Tanzania, Thailand, Cina, Yordania, Norwegia, and Iran showed that ≥85 dB noise increases the likelihood of NIHL in industrial manufacturing workers. Manufacturing workers exposed to noise intensity of ≥85 dB increased NIHL by 1.90 times compared to manufacturing workers exposed to <85 dB of noise, and this result was statistically significant (aOR= 1.90; CI 95%= 1.61 to 2.26; p< 0.001).Conclusion: A meta-analysis of 10 cross-sectional studies concluded that noise increases the incidence of NIHL in manufacturing industry workers.
Keywords: noise intensity, NIHL, manufacturing industry workers
Correspondence: Rizki Aqsyari. Master’s Program in Public Health, Master’s Program, Universitas Sebelas Maret. Jl ir sutami no 36A Jebres, Surakarta. Email: Rizkiaqsyarid@gmail.com. Mobile: +6281272778423.
POST-USSR: Economy, employment and demography
Authors: Kashepov Alexey
Published: May 2023

The monograph offered to the reader “POST-USSR: economy, employment and demography” reflects the results of the author's research and publications on the economic and demographic consequences of the collapse of the USSR, the theory of economic crises, specific problems in the field of economics, population reproduction, employment and unemployment in Russia and post-Soviet states.
Prototipo para el aprendizaje electrónico en dispositivos móviles de asignatura de inglés
Authors: Espino Barranco Veronica
Published: May 2023

Las metodologías digitales en la educación a distancia se han caracterizado por innovar en la inclusión de estrategias pedagógicas a través de aplicaciones y herramientas que permiten la ubicuidad y apertura al aprendizaje, algunas de estas metodologías son el diseño web responsive y el aprendizaje móvil, ambas tecnologías se complementan pedagógicamente la una a la otra y son cruciales para la educación virtual. Su utilización brinda diversas ventajas en la enseñanza, tales como promover el aprendizaje colaborativo, facilitan la comunicación, agilizan el proceso de aprendizaje, promueven la autonomía, entre otras. Para lograr lo anterior, se determinó el diseño e implementación del aprendizaje responsivo móvil en la asignatura de inglés impartida en un programa educativo de licenciatura en la Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo. Dicha implementación consistió en incluir estrategias de aprendizaje móvil y se realizó la fundamentación teórica de la aplicación de esta tecnología educativa a través de la metodología del diseño web responsive que permite proveer de una adaptación favorable en ambientes virtuales de aprendizaje. Para la implementación se optó por utilizar una herramienta de autor como Gomo Learning que a través de su uso gratuito, permite brindar un abordaje visual certero del aprendizaje responsivo. Finalmente, a raíz de la complejidad de su adaptación a la enseñanza de un idioma, se recomendó una capacitación puntual y detallada en el uso de estas metodologías digitales dentro de la formación docente para potenciar el aprendizaje móvil.
REVISÃO SISTEMÁTICA DE LITERATURA: TECNOLOGIAS NO ENSINO DE CIÊNCIAS DA NATUREZA
Authors: Santos Fabiano Rodrigues dos , Gonzaga José Paulo Feitosa de Oliveira , Santos Filho José Fernandes dos
Published: May 2023

O artigo faz uma revisão sistemática da literatura sobre o uso de tecnologias no ensino de
ciências da natureza, com o objetivo de analisar as contribuições e limitações dessas
ferramentas na aprendizagem dos alunos. As novas tecnologias oferecem vantagens como a
possibilidade de simulação de experimentos complexos, interatividade e feedback imediato,
além de permitir o acesso a informações atualizadas e diversas fontes de pesquisa. No entanto,
a utilização dessas ferramentas não é garantia de sucesso no aprendizado dos alunos, sendo
necessário o desenvolvimento de estratégias pedagógicas adequadas para o uso das tecnologias
em sala de aula. A revisão identificou a utilização de diversos recursos, como simulações
virtuais, jogos educacionais, vídeos, aplicativos e plataformas online, destacando a importância
da escolha adequada da tecnologia de acordo com os objetivos de ensino e as características
dos alunos. Foram identificadas diferentes abordagens metodológicas, como a aprendizagem
baseada em projetos, o ensino por investigação, a sala de aula invertida e a aprendizagem colaborativa, que se mostraram efetivas no ensino de ciências da natureza com o uso de tecnologias.
A ARTE E O MEIO AMBIENTE
Authors: Silva Júnior José Francisco da , Silva Eduardo Cabral da
Published: May 2023

Este estudo tem como objetivo apresentar a relação existente entre a arte e as diferentes expressões artísticas voltadas para o meio ambiente, e como ocorre esse processo criativo que os envolvem. Ilustrando a arte no Estado de Alagoas que tem como foco a sustentabilidade. Buscou-se analisar projetos de artes que foram realizados usando a arte como uma ferramenta voltada a reflexão em relação ao meio ambiente e a sustentabilidade. A metodologia utilizada foi a pesquisa bibliográfica, e obras de diversos artistas, teve como referências principais os estudiosos que tratam do assunto e artistas voltados a relação entre arte, meio ambiente e o que a natureza proporciona de matéria prima para as suas obras. Entre eles estão Rocha (2022), Alencar (2019), Resende (2020) e Versieux (2021). Com a pesquisa é possível perceber como a arte e meio ambiente estão interligados e a importância de abordar e explorar esse tema, pois é extremamente urgente que a sociedade de um modo geral se conscientize sobre algo tão essencial para todos.
‘Mas-Wrestling’, A Luta dos Povos Nômades: Ensino, Vivência e Aprendizagem nas Aulas de Educação Física Escolar
Authors: Moraes Filho João Alves de , Oliveira Vilmar de
Published: May 2023

Quando falamos em Lutas ou Artes marciais, normalmente pensamos nas modalidades oriundas da China ou do Japão, com contatos físicos e alguns golpes específicos como chutes e socos. Este capítulo pretende apresentar uma modalidade de Luta oriunda dos povos nômades da região de Yakutia, zona leste da Rússia, denominada, Mas-Wrestling (MW). Depois de uma breve contextualização (histórica, geográfica e curiosidades), apresentamos a lógica interna da modalidade e possibilidades para o seu desenvolvimento nas aulas de Educação Física escolar. Ainda, destacamos possibilidades para serem exploradas de forma interdisciplinar na escola. No contexto da BNCC, vai ao encontro do objeto de conhecimento lutas do mundo.
Caderno digital de sequências didáticas de língua portuguesa
Authors: Carnelli Maria Carolina Baikt , Oliveira Ivana Esteves Passos de
Published: May 2023

A publicação pretende auxiliar a prática de professores que se encontrem diante do desafio de inserir a linguagem multimídia no seu contexto. Pois um dos principais objetivos desta obra é contribuir com a construção de materiais didáticos de apoio para a utilização de diferentes tipos de textos, para que os alunos possam compreender o papel fundamental da leitura e escrita na formação do indivíduo e utilizar as mídias para essa leitura e produção textual. E possibilitar aos educadores um material prático com sugestões de atividades práticas e que podem ser adaptadas para diferentes realidades.
Como ser aprovado na PMPR
Authors: ASTOLPHI YURI SALVAN
Published: May 2023

Você se sente perdido (a) nos estudos e acredita estar despreparado (a) para prestar o concurso da PMPR?

Quer aprender como estudar de maneira eficaz para ser aprovado?

Se sim, então esse curso irá te dar um “norte” na preparação para o concurso da PMPR.

O que você vai aprender:

- Quebrar a banca UFPR;

- Matérias mais cobradas pela banca, baseado em estatísticas;

- Dicas de Redação;

- Como planejar seus estudos de maneira eficaz;

- Ciclo de Estudos TOTALMENTE voltado para o concurso PM/BM-PR;

- Os materiais mais indicados para a Área Policial;

- Os Métodos de Estudo mais eficazes;

- 10 Técnicas de Chute;

- Dicas para a semana da prova;

- O que fazer no dia da prova;

- Dicas para o TAF PM/BM.

Quero deixar bem claro que NÃO EXISTE FÓRMULA MÁGICA, você tem que ESTUDAR para conseguir sua aprovação. Porém, existem métodos de estudos que auxiliam para uma preparação mais eficaz.
CONHECENDO OS DIREITOS E AS VIOLÊNCIAS NO PARTO
Authors: Teixeira Niceane dos Santos Figueiredo , Pimentel Hallessa de Fátima da Silva , Aguiar Danielly Guerra de , Fróes Aline Francielly Rezende , Silva Bruna Carolina da Trindade Monteiro da , Monteiro Elias Costa , Cunha Eliane do Socorro Pinheiro , Silva Flávia Cristina Duarte , Souza Juliana Nava de , Gonçalves Lídia Dias , Môra Lídia Batista de , Pereira Filho Antônio de Medeiros , Feuillebois Maria do Socorro Martinez , Teixeira Roberta Figueiredo
Published: May 2023

A gravidez e o parto são experiências marcantes na vida reprodutiva da mulher e da família, período em que ocorrem grandes transformações e deveria ser lembrado como um momento feliz, porém, há quem recorde dos acontecimentos desagradáveis, que configuram violências obstétricas. Diante disso, esta cartilha pretende apresentar ao leitor conhecimentos essenciais sobre os direitos da gestante durante o trabalho de parto e parto, bem como, o reconhecimento dos tipos de violências praticadas por profissionais da saúde, podendo assim, evitá-las.
Exploring Indonesian Teachers' and Students' Perceptions and Practices of Translanguaging and Trans-Semiotizing in EFL Classrooms
Authors: Silalahi Ronald Maraden Parlindungan , Santoso Wulandari
Published: May 2023

The current trend of dynamic multilingualism in the field of applied linguistics has triggered the emergence of pedagogical approaches that aim to support and legitimate multilingual language practices. Translanguaging and trans-semiotizing are among the terms that have been widely used to describe the dynamic flows of discursive practices that involve one’s full semiotic repertoire to communicate and construct knowledge, which still remains unexplored in this context. This study aimed to investigate both university teachers and students’ perceptions of translanguaging and trans-semiotizing in English classrooms. Using observation, semi-structured interviews to five teachers and focus group discussion to seven students, the results of thematic analysis demonstrated that while the teachers seemed to expect the implementation of monolingual instruction, the students had a more positive view towards the utilization of multiple languages and semiotic signs in the classroom. It was also found out that translanguaging and trans-semiotizing served numerous pedagogical functions in enhancing students’ comprehension of the materials. Nevertheless, the ability to translanguage and trans-semiotize was not seen as a multilingual competence, but as a manifestation of one’s linguistic deficiency. This study suggests that translanguaging and trans-semiotizing should not merely be seen as a pedagogical tool, but these practices should also be legitimated and valued.
Developing Islamic-Based Instructional Materials for Teaching Reading at Islamic Higher Education
Authors: Muhsinin Muhsinin , Assapari Muhammad Mugni
Published: May 2023

This is an educational Research and Development (R and D) aimed at developing Islamic-based reading instructional materials for students of Islamic Education Department. The phases of the research were simplified into three phases: the exploration phase, the model development phase, and the model testing phase. In the exploration phase, an evaluation was conducted to describe the existence and quality of the present reading materials. During the model development phase, a draft of Islamic-based reading instructional materials was designed and revised based on the inputs from FGD and expert evaluators. Try out of the draft model was also conducted in this phase. In the model testing phase, the draft was experimentally tested to see the effectiveness of the product in developing the students’ reading comprehension. This research revealed that the present reading materials did not accommodate the learners needs to learn English using Islamic materials. Therefore, the new reading materials in the forms of Islamic-based reading instructional materials need to be developed. The experimental research proved that the students taught using the designed Islamic-based reading instructional materials performed better in reading comprehension test compared to the students who were taught using the materials taken from the present reading materials. The results of the test indicated that the mean scores of the experimental group were higher than those of the control group. This difference was analyzed statistically using t-test to interpret the difference.  The analysis revealed that the Sig. (2-tailed) was .021 which was smaller than the level of significance scores .05 (.012 .05). This statistically indicated that the different mean scores between the experimental and the control groups were the result of the different treatment given to the two groups. Thus, the use of Islamic-based reading materials influenced the   reading comprehension achievement of the students.
Designing The English Argumentative Essay Writing Test Based on Critical Thinking Skills
Authors: Yamin Moh. , Setiawan Slamet , Anam Syafi'ul
Published: May 2023

Designing the argumentative essay test instrument based on critical thinking skills is the step to produce the writing test instrument used for measuring the students’ performance in writing the argumentative essay with critical thinking skills. This study aimed at measuring the validity and reliability of the argumentative essay writing instrument test with critical thinking skills. The procedure to create the writing test instrument credible was conducted by testing the instrument valid and reliable. The process of validating is through content validity and expert validation. The process of making the instrument reliable was done by checking the score of the students tested in trying out. The result of validating and making the instrument reliable was stated effective for use to get the data collection. Either pretest or posttest of the instrument in each component is stated reliable and it affirms the reliability of the instrument. The notes from the validator of the instrument are in line with the statistics stating that the instrument can be used for collecting the data. As a result, the writing test instrument was ready to use for the research. It is suggested that this instrument can be used for other relevant issues and studied more deeply for the next relevant studies.
Social-Psychological Issues in EFL Speaking Class based on Collaborative Learning
Authors: Abdullah Abdullah , Nur Sahril , Butarbutar Ranta , Bawawa Marni
Published: May 2023

Collaborative learning (CL) is relatively a novel approach applied in teaching speaking at the context of English as a foreign language (EFL). Statistically, even if CL has widely been investigated in the field of language teaching, it is still rarely found articles discussing CL issues related to social-psychological perspective. Therefore, this study has the purpose of investigating the variables that influence and are encountered by the student's speaking abilities during cooperation. Five students were used in the research in order to conduct an interview. They were deliberately chosen from their peers because they spoke English the best. Information was acquired through an online interview via the use of the WhatsApp calling app. Additionally, the ATLAS.ti application was used to evaluate the collected data. The results showed that 25 sub-dimensions and three major dimensions: social cognition, relationships, and social behavior significantly affected students' speaking abilities in EFL. The curriculum creator is advised to include social psychology into the English language instruction curriculum nevertheless. It suggests a classroom experiment with planned and unplanned speaking performances for further research.
Developing Addie Model: Speaking for Informal Interaction Based on OBE Curriculum
Authors: Krismayani Ni Wayan , Joni Dewa Ayu Ari Wiryadi , Budiarta I Komang
Published: May 2023

Coursebook plays an essential role in English language teaching. It is a guide to the prescribed curriculum and syllabus. However, the coursebook does not always match the needs of students and lecturers. This study aims to develop a speaking coursebook using the ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation) model based on OBE Curriculum. Researchers used Research and Development (RD) in which the data were collected through questionnaire and interview. There were 26 students and two lecturers in the English Language Education Study Program. From the finding, the design and development of the coursebook are highly influenced by the result of the needs analysis. From the impact of the need analysis, the researchers developed the coursebook for Speaking for Informal Interaction that provides achievable teaching ideas for lecturers, including speaking activities, vocabulary, grammar, dialogue examples, exercise (individual, pair, or group work), and lesson learned related to the topics discussed. The result of validation from experts (design, content, and language), students, and lecturers agreed that the coursebook had met the criteria of a good coursebook. The results of this study can later be effectively used to support the achievement of student communicative competence, especially in the Speaking for Informal Interaction course.
The Impact of Digital Comic-based Modules on Students’ Achievement in English Proficiency Test
Authors: Utomo Dias Tiara Putri , Ahsanah Finaty
Published: May 2023

Many students face difficulties in passing the English Proficiency Test (EPT) score of 450; whereas it is one of the graduation requirements students must meet. This study aimed to investigate the impact of digital comic-based modules on students’ English Proficiency Test (EPT) achievement. The modules were used during the EPT preparation class which was held for 16 meetings. This was pre-experimental research with one group pretest-posttest design. One hundred fifty-seven (157) undergraduate students from two different majors, Nursing and Computer Engineering participated in this study. The data were collected by administering pretest and posttest EPT which consisted of 140 questions in total. Then, the scores were analyzed statistically using paired-sample t-test and effect size. Based on the statistical analysis, the results showed an increase in students' EPT scores after learning EPT materials using digital comic-based modules. The increase in students’ EPT scores indicated an improvement in students’ understanding of the materials. Combining texts and images in digital comics provided students with contextual and meaningful learning. The existence of attractive features of digital comics also stimulated other factors including enthusiasm and interest. The transformation of conventional EPT modules to digital comics has made students feel more convenient and thus affected students’ comprehension. From this research, instructors and students are recommended to use digital comic-based modules in EPT preparation classes.
The Effect of ELITA on English Writing Learning for College Students
Authors: Arochman Taufik , Malasari Susanti , Yunianti Sukma Shinta
Published: May 2023

The development of computers and information technology today has influenced each individual's work patterns and activities in education, especially in the teaching-learning process. This study aimed to find out the effectiveness of an intervention using ELITA to enhance the academic writing of college students. ELITA is a learning management system that Universitas Tidar uses. It tries to reveal whether there is any effect on the writing ability of the students taught using ELITA media. This study was quantitative research. The sample of this research was 32 students in the English study program at Universitas Tidar. Between the study's beginning and end, they were given two months of treatment. It can be seen in the result of the paired sample t-test that the t-observed (6.038) was higher than the t-table (1.697). The t-test showed that the p-value (Sig.) was 0.000, the significance level was 5%, and the degree of freedom was 31. Therefore, the results showed that there was a significant effect on the writing ability of the students taught using ELITA. The use of ELITA media can be alternative media to support the student's practice writings.
EFL Teacher Intervention in Mediating Students’ Interaction in Web-Based Collaborative Writing Environment Using Google Docs
Authors: Purwaningtyas Titin , Nurkamto Joko , Kristina Diah
Published: May 2023

The level of teacher’s assistance in web-based collaborative writing activities affected students’ collaboration and non-collaboration. Therefore, the teacher’s role in enhancing students’ active learning was inseparable. This study focused on the EFL teacher moves in facilitating groups’ work of writing using web-based tool, Google Docs to support online learning. Conducting collaborative work in writing technology was valuable for promoting students’ participation and collaboration. The participant in this qualitative research case study was an EFL teacher at an Indonesian vocational high school. The data was based on a semi-structured interview and document analysis of students’ worksheet and teacher-students’ written conversation in Google Docs. The findings showed that web-based medium facilitated the teacher assisted the students’ engagement through organisational, socio-cognitive, and socio-affective in collaborative writing environment. Significantly, the teacher favorably convenience to deliver electronic feedback and monitoring students’ progress quickly. Unfortunately, students’ issues (e.g. less collaboration, cheated on the internet), and technical issues (e.g. unstable internet connection, low devices’ specification) were commonly problems encountered by the teacher.  Google Docs as a web-based medium was valuable to help the teacher in creating groups’ work in teaching online writing. This research implies that the teacher might be more concerned on selecting appropriate types of intervention and utilize suitable media to support teaching’s styles by enriching technology skills’ training. In addition, students could enjoyed and acquired benefits from having the teacher's help to be more collaboratively work in constructing text with their teammates.
Assessment of ultrasonic influence on titanium tanning leather stability
Authors: Mahdi Haroun  , Manal Mohammed Ahmed
Published: May 2023

Ultrasound effects on titanium tanning of leather were studied. 30 kHz and 60 kHz ultrasound were applied to cattle skins during titanium tanning. The study included five different treatment conditions, examining effects such as leather shrinkage temperature (Ts), titanium content, and distribution. Heat loading was controlled. Results indicated that 30 kHz ultrasound improved titanium agent penetration and increased shrinkage temperature, while 60 kHz produced minimal improvements. A maximum shrinkage temperature of 107.9 oC was achieved using 30 kHz ultrasound pretreatment of tanning liquor, followed by 30 kHz ultrasound in the tanning mixture in a salt-free medium. Ultrasound was found to enhance titanium tanning and create superior mineral-tanned leather.
Aligning humanitarian outreach with united nations sustainable development goals
Authors: Yohanna K Jimah  , Rolland O. Okojie  , Simon O Akinlabi  , Abisola R. Olawaled  , Joseph F Kayode  , Bankole I Oladapo
Published: May 2023

Humanitarian outreach initiatives are crucial in addressing the urgent needs of underserved communities, villages, and rural settlements in developing countries. The strength of their conceptual foundation determines the success of these initiatives. Drawing on our own experiences and research, as well as insights from other researchers and practitioners, we propose a comprehensive framework for effective outreach. The framework includes counselling and humanitarian services tailored to local needs, such as promoting proper hygiene, emphasising the importance of education, and providing services like haircuts, hair washing, and clothing distribution. Our findings highlight that cultural attitudes towards mental illness significantly impact the perception and response to intervention strategies in developing nations, emphasising the need for culturally sensitive approaches.
Performance evaluation of random forest algorithm for automating classification of mathematics question items
Authors: Jubeile Mark Baladjay  , Nisce Riva  , Ladine Ashley Santos  , Dan Michael Cortez  , Criselle Centeno  , Ariel Antwaun Rolando Sison
Published: May 2023

Automated classification of mathematics question items based on the Table of Specifications is crucial in developing well-defined assessment content, significantly reducing teachers’ workload. This study presents a performance evaluation of a Random Forest model designed to classify mathematics question items based on the content standards of the first quarter of tenth grade stipulated by the Philippines’ Department of Education Curriculum Guide. The model uses an algorithm that extracts mathematical expressions as tokens for the Bag-of-words Model. The evaluation was conducted using precision, recall, F-1 score, and overall accuracy metrics, and the confusion matrix was used to assess the Random Forest model’s performance. The results showed that the Random Forest model achieved 95% in precision, 95% in recall, 95% in F-1 score, and 95% in overall accuracy, demonstrating its effectiveness in classifying mathematics question items.
The critical examination of the new public sector management in view of hrm – the critical success factors
Authors: John Festus Vandy
Published: May 2023

New Public Sector Management (NPSM) is an emerging model of public administration that has gained widespread attention in recent years. It aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of public services through the application of private-sector management practices. The Human Resource Management (HRM) function plays a crucial role in the success of NPSM. This paper critically examines the NPSM model in view of HRM, focusing on the critical success factors that can lead to the effective implementation of NPSM. The paper identifies and analyses various HRM practices that can enhance the performance of public sector organizations under NPSM. The critical success factors identified in this paper include strategic planning, employee empowerment, performance management, training and development, and employee motivation. The paper concludes that the successful implementation of NPSM requires a comprehensive and integrated approach to HRM that focuses on developing employees' capabilities and aligning their goals with the organization's objectives.
Evaluation of indicators of coagulation hemostasis and endothelial dysfunction in covid-19 convalescents
Authors: Umida Kamilova  , Gulnoza Zakirova  , Babur Utemuradov  , Dilyafruz Masharipova  , Dilnoza Tagaeva
Published: May 2023

Purpose: Evaluation of indicators of coagulation hemostasis and humoral markers of endothelial dysfunction in COVID-19 convalescents. Material and methods: 105 COVID-19 convalescents were examined. Patients were included in the study after suffering COVID-19 after 4-6 months. The average age of the surveyed was 51.8±6.7 years. Women made up - 64 (60.95%), men - 41 (39.05%). Hemostasis indicators were assessed by coagulogram parameters - fibrinogen level, determination of D-dimer by enzyme immunoassay, humoral factors of endothelial dysfunction - endothelin-1, von Willebrand factor, thrombomodulin by enzyme immunoassay. Results: In the group of patients with elevated fibrinogen levels (more than 400 mg/dl), these values were significantly higher in terms of humoral markers of endothelial dysfunction than in patients with normal fibrinogen levels. Similarly, in patients with elevated levels of D-dimer, these values were significantly higher than in patients with normal levels of this indicator. When studying the levels of fibrinogen and D-dimer in the blood of COVID-19 convalescents, a direct correlation between them was established in relation to endothelin-1, VWF and thrombomodulin. There was a strong correlation between D-dimer and humoral factors endothelin-1 (r=0.88) and VWF (r=0.61), while thrombomodulin had a moderate correlation (r=0.56). Conclusions: In the blood of COVID-19 convalescents, there was a significant increase in the level of fibrinogen and D-dimer. In COVID-19 convalescents, an increase in the level of markers of endothelial dysfunction was associated with indicators of the clinical course and indicators of fibrinogen and D-dimer.
An audit on the management of hypomagnesaemia on the wards in a district general hospital in the UK
Authors: Indrajit Talapatra  , Avraneel Talapatra
Published: May 2023

Hypomagnesaemia (Low serum magnesium) can be a life- threatening condition, if severe, and can co-exist with hypokalaemia and hypocalcaemia (with hypoparathyroidism), though the serum magnesium level is not routinely estimated. Given the fact that many medications commonly used in clinical practice can lower the level of serum magnesium (along with other causes) by various mechanisms and that repletion of serum magnesium is absolutely necessary before correction of hypokalaemia and hypocalcaemia, in case of co-existence, we decided to do a short audit for 3 weeks in the month of January 2023, to get an understanding whether patients with hypomagnesaemia were managed adequately on the Wards, in accordance with the prevailing Guidelines. The findings showed that though the aetiology of low serum magnesium was not established in every case, symptomatic management of the condition was adequate.
SAINS ITU MENYENANGKAN: ASISTENSI MENGAJAR IPA PADA SMP DI KECAMATAN LEIHITU
Authors: Mahulette Ferymon , Hajan Esmi , Irwina Irwina
Published: May 2023

Science learning is still difficult to understand for Junior High School students in Leihitu District, Ambon Island. The main cause are the teacher's lack of creativity to designing concrete science lessons and incomplete laboratory facilities. This problem was slightly resolved with practical-based learning in the Lecturer Teaching Assistance of Pattimura University in 2022. The activity was carried out 4 times in class IX students at SMPN 103 Central Maluku and SMP Muhammadyah Mamala on December 13-17 2022. The topic being taught was electricity static and dynamic in life, magnetism and its uses, biotechnology and land and the sustainability of life. The mean scores of the two schools' student satisfaction levels for this activity were 3,401 and 3,408, respectively, in the strongly agree category. The continuation of Lecturer Teaching Assistance needs to be carried out because it is very beneficial to improve the quality of science learning in schools
INOVASI PEMBELAJARAN MATEMATIKA PADA SD NEGERI 230 MALUKU TENGAH BERBASIS KEARIFAN LOKAL
Authors: Lesnussa Yopi Andry , Wattimury Welminci W , Salamahu Leberima , Matdoan M Y
Published: May 2023

Mathematics learning activities at SD Negeri 230 Maluku Tengah is a form of community service activity from a series of Teaching Assistance activities carried out by Pattimura University. From the results of the mathematics learning activities on 28 students in grade 5 and grade 6 at SD Negeri 230 Maluku Tengah, it was found that there was a significant increase from the pre-test results. Where the value of the post-test results is higher than the pre-test results, then according to statistics descriptive there is a difference in the average student learning outcomes before being given training (pre-test) with student learning outcomes after being given training (post-test). The test results with the pair sample test method obtained a significance value (Sig.) of 0.038 <0.05, so it can be concluded that there is a real difference (significant) in the average between the pre-test and post-test learning outcomes. Apart from that, learning materials raised from the local context also encourage and facilitate students in understanding the process of learning mathematics based on local wisdom