bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analisis Sentimen Ulasan Pengguna Tiktok pada Google Play Store Berbasis TF-IDF dan Support Vector Machine
Authors: Husain Nursuci Putri , Sukirman Sukirman , SAJIAH SAJIAH
Published: February 2024

The rapid development of information and communication technology, particularly in social media platforms, has created an environment where users actively share their experiences and opinions related to various services and applications. One platform that has gained significant popularity is TikTok, a video-sharing application that has become a global phenomenon. With the increasing number of TikTok users, user reviews on distribution platforms such as the Google Play Store have become a crucial source of information. Sentiment analysis of these reviews can provide deep insights into how users respond to the application, while also offering valuable feedback for developers. The research aims to conduct sentiment analysis of TikTok user reviews on the Google Play Store using the Term Frequency-Inverse Document Frequency (TF-IDF) weighting method and the Support Vector Machine (SVM) algorithm as a classification method to achieve optimal results. There are three main stages: the initial stage involves data collection and data pre-processing, followed by the pattern recognition stage, which includes TF-IDF weighting and SVM classification. The final stage consists of evaluation and analysis. The opinion classification obtained includes three categories: positive, negative, and neutral. Based on the evaluation results, the proposed method successfully achieved high accuracy for the 70-30% training-testing split, reaching 84%. The conclusion drawn from these evaluation results indicates that the proposed method can be utilized in the sentiment analysis process of TikTok user reviews.
PROGRAMA DE AQUISIÇÃO DE ALIMENTOS E SEGURANÇA ALIMENTAR E NUTRICIONAL: UMA ANÁLISE SOBRE O MUNICÍPIO DE VITÓRIA DA CONQUISTA, BAHIA
Authors: PEREIRA GISELE PAIXAO , DE JESUS JOSIAS ALVES
Published: February 2024

O Programa de Aquisição de Alimentos (PAA) é considerado uma das iniciativas mais promissoras sob a perspectiva da Segurança Alimentar e Nutricional (SAN), todavia, o PAA está sendo reestruturado pelo Programa Alimenta Brasil. Este artigo tem por objetivo construir um diagnóstico socioeconômico do Programa de Aquisição de Alimentos no município de Vitória da Conquista, Bahia. Busca-se, assim, compreender a importância do PAA na região e contribuir para pesquisas futuras. A metodologia utilizada no trabalho foi um estudo de caso com os gestores locais, agricultores familiares e unidades recebedoras que participam do PAA no município em 2018. Os resultados mostram que o programa possibilitou mudanças socioeconômicas positivas, garantindo a SAN de fornecedores e recebedores de alimentos e incentivando a agricultura familiar. Todavia, ao longo do período analisado, a gradativa redução dos investimentos e das responsabilidades atribuídas ao governo federal onerou sobremaneira os municípios, dificultando a adesão ou continuidade destes no PAA.
Analyzing the Impact of Foreign Direct Investment, Money Flow Dynamics, and Inflation on Economic Growth: Evidence from Special Economic Zones
Authors: Andriansyah Andriansyah , Erlina Erlina , Silalahi Amlys Syahputra , Sadalia Isfenti , Ilham Rico Nur
Published: February 2024

Establishing robust Special Economic Zones within the determined territorial boundaries of the Republic of Indonesia is crucial for attracting increased investments, fostering industrial growth, and optimizing economic activities with high value, propelling the nation's economic development forward. This study determines the effects of foreign direct investment, velocity of money, and inflation on economic growth in Indonesian Special Economic Zones. This time series approach involves 35 years of data collected from the Central Bureau of Statistics Indonesia. The result indicates that foreign direct investment and money velocity significantly affect economic growth. Besides that, inflation does not affect economic growth. In conclusion, this study has successfully identified the factors influencing economic growth. Also, this study found that inflation does not significantly affect economic growth in Indonesia's Special Economic Zones.
Advertising Blocking and Restricting Cigarette Purchases as a Solution for Reducing Smoking Prevalence in Indonesia
Authors: Sukmadi Alfonsus Dion , Herawati Augustin Rina , Dwimawanti Ida Hayu , Afrizal Teuku
Published: February 2024

Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS) in 2021 reported that Indonesia has the highest number of male smokers and the third largest number of smokers worldwide after India and China. From 2012-2022, the Indonesian government increased the import duty on tobacco products and tried to reduce smokers' growth rate yearly in addition to providing income to the country. However, that has yet to work due to the health care costs of smoking exceeding the national income from cigarettes and tobacco. This paper examines ad blocking and restrictions on purchasing cigarettes as a solution to reducing smoking prevalence in Indonesia. This study employs ethnography, where observations are made on social media, YouTube, and during field research in Semarang. It also conducts online interviews via WhatsApp with cigarette vendors in Semarang who serve as informants. supplementary to secondary data sources found in journals, e-books, and other online resources. This study demonstrates the significant role that cigarette advertising plays in the rise of smokers, particularly among young people. Government Regulation No. 109/2012 on Safeguarding Substances Containing Addictive Tobacco Products for Health forbids smoking, which is considered less desirable. The ramifications of this discovery necessitate and motivate the government to enact laws that immediately prevent commercials while also rigorously regulating and limiting the sale of cigarettes to children and youth, for example, by deploying the PeduliLindungi application, which would be presumed to have been highly successful in containing the COVID-19 in the past 2020–2021.
URGENSI PENGGUNAAN MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN DAN KREATIVITAS GURU UNTUK MENINGKATKAN MINAT BELAJAR SISWA PADA PELAJARAN PENDIDIKAN AGAMA KRISTEN
Authors: Setiaman Larosa
Published: February 2024

Media pembelajaran merupakan faktor yang sangat penting dalam menentukan keberhasilan pendidikan. Media pembelajaran merupakan alat yang mengantar informasi atau pesan-pesan yang bertujuan instruksional dan mengandung maksud pengajaran. Penggunaan media pembelajaran yang tepat dalam proses pembelajaran dapat meningkatkan minat belajar siswa. Selain itu, peran kreativitas guru dalam merancang, melaksanakan dan mengevaluasi pembelajaran juga sangat mempengaruhi peningkatan minat belajar

siswa. Guru PAK perlu memikirkan bagaimana cara untuk membangkitkan minat belajar siswa terhadap pelajaran PAK. Siswa yang memiliki minat belajar yang tinggi akan mendapatkan prestasi yang baik. Selanjutnya, prestasi yang baik ini akan menunjang peningkatan mutu PAK. Oleh sebab itu guru PAK dituntut untuk kreatif dalam merancang dan melaksanakan pembelajaran PAK.

Adapun tujuan penulisan karya ilmiah ini adalah untuk memberikan penjelasan pentingnya penggunaan media pembelajaran dan kreativitas guru dalam meningkatkan minat belajar siswa pada pelajaran pendidikan agama Kristen. Dalam melakukan penelitian ini penulis menggunakan metode kualitatif untuk mendeskripsikan secara komprehensif.
Landuse and Landcover Changes in Mount Malindang Range Natural Park, Philippines
Authors: Calago Jersam , Diol Annie , Chavez Maria Levy , Velo Anthea Maliz , Villanueva Grace
Published: February 2024

Mt. Malindang Range Natural Park (MMRNP) is one of the Key Biodiversity Areas (K.B.A.) in the Philippines. One of the major threats facing MMRNP is land-use change and habitat loss. Landuse and landcover changes in the MMRNP were determined from 1992 to 2015 using Geographic Information System (G.I.S.). Human settlements and agricultural land uses were increasing and often directly bordered the protected area boundaries. Results also showed that human settlements in MMRNP are creeping towards the core zone, potentially increasing human activity and threatening the protected area's biodiversity. Urban expansion around MMRNP varied but increasing as much as 10%. Forest cover varied both within the buffer and core zones with possible evidence of deforestation throughout the MMRNP. Comparison of spatial data from 1992 and 2010 survey reveals a reduction of 10,588.80 hectares in forest cover. Spatial analyses of forest cover data between 2010 and 2015 indicated an increase of ~157.2 hectares of forest cover due to the National Greening Program (N.G.P.) of DENR. Increasing human impacts and continued loss and fragmentation of wildlife habitats inside the protected areas strongly affect their effectiveness as conservation sites. Promoting awareness of biodiversity conservation among residents should be one of the major focuses of the management plans. It is essential to continue efforts to protect and manage protected areas such as Mt. Malindang Range Natural Park. The findings of this research provide a valuable contribution to support biodiversity conservation. It is highly recommended that periodic monitoring, both spatial and ground truthing activities of the land cover across the MMRNP is essential to better understand the trends in land use impacts to protected areas.

Keywords : biodiversity, conservation, forest cover, G.I.S., protected area
Influence of School Type on Students' Test Anxiety and Performance in Biology at Senior Secondary School Level in Katsina, Nigeria
Authors: Olutola Adekunle Thomas
Published: February 2024

The researcher investigated the influence of school type on students' test anxiety and performance in Biology at senior secondary school level in Katsina, Nigeria. The researcher adopted a descriptive survey design. Ten senior secondary school two (SSS 2) students in Katsina town consisted of five public and five private schools were randomly chosen for the study. Data were obtained from one hundred and eighty-four senior secondary school students in Katsina town (SSS 2). Test Anxiety Questionnaire (TAQ) and Biology Performance Test (BPT) with test-retest reliability co-efficient of 0.88 and 0.87 respectively were used to obtain data for the study. The data collected were analyzed with mean and t-test statistics at 0.05 alpha level of significance. Findings revealed a significant difference between public and private school students' test anxiety in biology in Katsina (t = - 2.250, df = 182, P < .05). Besides, there is a significant difference between public and private school students' performance in biology (t = -4.816, df = 182, P < .05). Based on these findings, the researchers recommended that parents of students in public and private schools stop putting much pressure on their children to do well in Biology because the higher the pressure, the higher the test anxiety.

Keywords : Biology Performance Test (BPT), high pressure, private schools, public schools, Test Anxiety Questionnaire (TAQ)
Enablers, Barriers, and Compliance to Exclusive Breastfeeding Among Mothers
Authors: Ali Merwina , Taghoy Sammy
Published: February 2024

Compliance with exclusive breastfeeding is associated with many factors. These factors may enable or block compliance with exclusive breastfeeding. This study identified the enablers, barriers, and compliance to exclusive breastfeeding among mothers and the relationship between variables. This is a descriptive- correlational study conducted in Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay. One hundred twenty breastfeeding mothers served as the study's respondents selected through purposive snowball sampling. A questionnaire checklist was used to gather pertinent data. The data were analyzed using Weighted Mean, Standard Deviation, and Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient. The findings show that the chief enablers and barriers identified in this study do not influence mothers' exclusive breastfeeding compliance. This implies that exclusive breastfeeding compliance is independent of this study's identified enablers and barriers.

Keywords : contextual factors, demographic factors, infant care, infant characteristics, maternal factors, socioeconomic factors
Status of Living: Challenges Encountered by the Immediate Family of Patriarch Inmates
Authors: Ebueza Eric , Insong Junvil
Published: February 2024

Imprisonment of any family member affects the lives of the immediate members, especially if it is the head of the father who is convicted, leaving other members in pain because of the situation. This study determined the challenges encountered by the family members of the patriarch inmates in Iligan City, Philippines, during the first quarter of 2021. The study utilized the phenomenological research design. Ten identified family members composed the number of participants interviewed using a structured interview guide made by the researcher. The study utilized Moustaka’s Transcendental Analysis in analyzing the data. Responses to the interview were analyzed utilizing NVivo software producing the four main themes: striving for sustenance and survival; financial and moral drawbacks; emotional grief; and annoying unsolicited public opinions towards the situation. These identified challenges encountered by the family members may serve as a benchmark for the concerned government agency in crafting programs that will help the family members of the patriarch inmates. Therefore, there is a need to strengthen the support system of the concerned government agency towards the family members of the patriarch inmates. Furthermore, since most of the challenges the family members encounter is more focused on the emotional aspect of their lives, the social welfare department may strengthen their programs in supporting these families through effective evaluation of the situation for them to craft appropriate counseling techniques for these identified families.

Keywords : emotional grief, imprisonment, moral drawbacks, striving for sustenance, unsolicited public opinions
Employability of Technical Vocational Livelihood Senior High School Student Graduates: A Case Study
Authors: Masong Rovy Mae , Barillo Efren
Published: February 2024

Employability is the challenge of the institutions to their SHS graduates. Some of the graduates are now employed on the track they graduated. This study examined the employability of SHS graduates under the TECHVOC track who have a National Certificate II in Pagadian City. The researcher interviewed the participants regarding their perspectives on employability, their preparations before seeking employment, and the contribution of the teachers in nurturing their skills. This study employed a qualitative approach using multiple case study research designs through open-ended questions. The study revealed five themes, namely, career path as a childhood dream and passion, competent and experienced mentors, and positive working attitudes. However, the competence of the teachers in different strands nurtures the students' skills, which makes them competent during the assessment. The findings of this study will be used in serving management with a practical framework and utilizing TVL programs to identify potential gaps in their curriculum regarding the employability of the graduates. In addition, research may be conducted to assess the effectiveness of having a National Certificate II in getting a job, particularly on their graduated strand.

Keywords : career path, childhood dream and passion, competent mentors, experienced mentors, working attitude
Role of Quercetin in DNA Repair and Dysregulated Metabolism. Possible Target to Combat Drug Resistance in Cancer
Authors: Waqas Alam  , Arif Ali  , Faizullah khan  , Alice Maria Costa Martins  , Yaseen Hussain  , Haroon Khan
Published: February 2024

ONE of the biggest challenges in medicine is finding a remedy for cancer. Earlier to 1950, surgery was thought to be the main form of treatment for cancer. Later, radiation therapy was added as a second method to treat localized tumours. Cancer drug development have modified into billion-dollar industry supported by the advent of novel targeted therapies; however, the basic principles and limitation of chemotherapy are still the same. For instance, chemotherapy is associated with increase psychological distress, fatigue, anxiety accompanied by intense financial distress ultimately causing decrease quality of life. Dietary nutrients, calories limitation and fasting are known to have a large impact in modifying many types of diseases including cancer, and obesity. Quercetin a plant derived flavonoid found abundantly in fruits, vegetables and many beverages possess multiple pharmacological activities shows encouraging potential in treatment and prevention of various types of cancers. Quercetin aglycone has also been shown to modulate several signal transduction pathways involving MEK/ERK and Nrf2/keap1, which are associated with the processes of inflammation and carcinogenesis. Quercetin is an attractive natural compound for cancer prevention due to its beneficial anti-mutagenic and anti-proliferative effects, its strong antioxidative capacity, and its role in the regulation of cell signaling, cell cycle and apoptosis, all demonstrated in animal and in vitro studies. The aim of the present review is to summarize the key aspects of quercetin role, mechanisms, and future prospects in treating and prevention of cancer by modulating DNA repair, metabolism and drug resistance.
Ginsenosides: An overview of its antiplatelet effects and its underlying mechanisms
Authors: Muhammad Junaid  , Ainy Butt  , Zakir Ali  , Yaseen Hussain
Published: February 2024

GINSENOSIDES, the principal constituent of plants from genus Panax, have been indicated in multitudinous of ailments by the Homos sapiens, for more than 2 millennia. Mostly and notably the ginsenosides, the mainstay of Chinese herbal system of medication, are harnessed for multifarious disorders viz. Neurodegenerative diseases, Diabetes mellitus, Cardiovascular abnormalities, Septic shock, inflammatory disorders, Obesity and most striking of all owing to the prevalent circumstances have to potential to manage, even treat COVID-19, albeit empirically. Whereas, considering the plant itself, it strikes to the researcher as perennial although, with significantly slow progress. The spectrum of the review encompasses the functional reach of the ginsenosides with special emphasis on the antiplatelet therapeutics, in conjunction with the notoriety and the prospect of the compounds in multitude of disorders. However, the mechanism on which the edifice, of the antithrombotic efficiency is contingent, is expressed with keen interest. Ultimately, the root or its extract, is evidenced to be sufficiently effective in curbing the foresaid ailments whether authenticated by systematic review, clinical trials, mechanistic patterns and animal investigations. Overall, the herb shows immense potential to be packaged into a unit dosage form and be brought in the prevalent market especially as an antithrombotic agent.
The significant role of glycosides in Leukemia: Mechanistic and Clinical prospects
Authors: Zoya Zaheer  , Menahil Rauf  , Amjad Hayat Khan  , Sadaf Fardoos  , Yaseen Hussain
Published: February 2024

Leukemia is a type of cancer that affects the lymphatic system and bone marrow. It is a heterogeneous disorder with two main types: acute and chronic leukemia. Acute leukemia is more aggressive and severe in children, whereas chronic leukemia mainly affects adults and is comparatively less aggressive. If left untreated, both types can lead to serious illness and even death. Although there are treatment options available such as chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, and the popular CART therapy, leukemia remains a challenging disease worldwide. These existing strategies have limitations, including frequent relapses and toxicity, which highlights the need to explore alternative therapeutic approaches. Glycosides, which are secondary metabolites found in plants, show promise as potential solutions. These substances have a wide range of therapeutic applications, high bioavailability, and low toxicity. They can be used to treat various diseases, both communicable and non-communicable, making them an intriguing class of drugs. However, further research is necessary to uncover their potential value in treating cancer, particularly leukemia. This study aims to investigate the mechanisms of action, effectiveness, and utilization of different glycosides in the treatment of leukemia, while considering the current limitations of existing therapies.
The devastation of Lumpy skin disease in third world countries: a mini – review on the current status of the disease focusing phytochemicals
Authors: Menahil Rauf  , Zoya Zaheer  , Yaseen Hussain  , Amjad Hayat Khan
Published: February 2024

Lumpy skin disease is a rising bovine viral illness that is widespread in most African and Middle Eastern nations, with a high probability of disease transmission throughout the Asia and Europe. The causative agent is capripoxivirus endangering hundreds of dairy cattle across the country in recent years. The LSD virus infects cattle and buffaloes and results in nodular skin sores all over their bodies. This results in chronic debility, decreased milk supply, poor development, infertility, abortion, and other issues in cattle and buffaloes infrequently leading to death of animals. The only infected animal species are cattle and water buffalo, both of which have high morbidity and low mortality rates.  However, mortality rates are greater in calf populations. LSD causes sterility in males and abortions in female cattle. This mini review highlights existing information on epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, and potential role of phytochemicals particularly turmeric and aloe vera in treating lumpy skin disease.
Internalisasi Nilai-nilai Pendidikan Islam Multikultural dalam Budaya Masyarakat Lampung Pepadun
Authors: Evan Supriyadi  , Rahmat  , Moh Ali Murtadlo
Published: February 2024

Lampung is a multicultural region with a variety of tribes, cultures, customs, languages, and religions. With such diversity, we must tie with a sense of nationalism over the ownership of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia. The purpose of this study is to describe how islamic multicultural education in sakai sambayan culture has been implemented in multicultural societies. In its implementation, qualitative research was used with phenomenological and naturalistic approaches was focused on implementation of islamic multiculturalism education in sakai sambayan culture of the West Tulang Bawang societies. This study concluded that (1) sakai sambayan culture is vital since it can be used as a medium and means of implementation of islamic multicultural education, containing the fundamental beliefs and knowledge sources in harmony with Islamic teachings and (2) sakai sambayan culture has multicultural Islamic educational values, such as unity and solidarity, mutual respect and tolerance, work together, and keeping of social relationship and social harmony among Lampung societies. This research has implications for developing the Islamic multicultural education in West Tulang Bawang regency as a region of multicultural.
Analisis Kebijakan Implementasi Kurikulum Merdeka di Madrasah
Authors: Sutri Ramah  , Miftahur Rohman
Published: February 2024

The independent curriculum (kurikulum merdeka) has been designed to strengthen the profile of Pancasila students consists of six elements: faith, fear of God Almighty, and noble character; global diversity; cooperation; independence; critical reasoning; and creativity. This research aims to analyze the implementation of independece curriculum carried out by madrasas through the decree of the Ministry of Religious Affair (KMA) Number 347 of 2022. The approach used by researchers is a library research with content analysis method. In this research primary data source such as books, journals, newspapers, and other documents. The results of this research conclude that implementation of independent curriculum (kurikulum merdeka) in madrasas required learning facilities and infrastructure. In addition, educators are needed to understand the curriculum, such as learning achievements (CP), learning objectives (TP), and learning objectives flow (ATP). Beside it, the teacher must be able to integrate the material learning with orientation to strengthen profile of Pancasila students rahmatan lil alamin (P5 PPRA). This qualitative research ultimately has limitations considering that the results of this study do not reflect the implementation of independent curriculum in specific madrasa. Therefore, it is necessary to conduct more comprehensive research with field research.
Exemplary Kyai and Santri's Morals in Pesantren: A Case Study of Pondok Pesantren Walisongo North Lampung
Authors: Dewi Asmara , Ayu Sovia Mas , Rahmadi Tono , Muhammad Akmansyah
Published: February 2024

Pesantren are traditional Islamic educational institutions that study, understand, explore, live, and practice the teachings of Islam by emphasizing the importance of religious morals as a guide to daily behavior. With the development of the times, technology and modernity are also developing along various lines, which causes the role of a santri to fade, especially in terms of akhlakul karimah in everyday life. This research seeks to analyze the application of exemplary methods in fostering Santri morals at Pesantren Walisongo in North Lampung, Indonesia. The research is field research. Data was obtained through observation, interviews, and documentation to complement research data in problem-solving. data analysis using the inductive thinking method. The population in this study was the caregiver of the Pesantren, the head of the Pesantren, the management, and all students of MA and MTs Plus Walisongo Lampung Utara, while the research sample was taken using the snowball sampling technique. The results of the study found that the application of the exemplary method implemented in the Pesantren Walisongo in North Lampung was effective. This was because it was not only exemplary in worship but consisted of several qudwah (exemplary), namely Qudwah Al-Ibadah, Qudwah Zuhud, Qudwah Tawadhu', Qudwah al Karimah, Qudwah Syaja'ah, Qudwah al Quwad al Jasadiyah, and Qudwah al Hasan al Siyasah
Penggunaan Media Sosial Tik Tok dan Dampaknya Terhadap Pendidikan Akhlak Remaja
Authors: Khoir Arifatul , Ikhwan Aziz Q  , Rina Mida Hayati
Published: February 2024

Social media is a platform for public around the world to discuss their opinions and issues. Children are growing up surrounded by mobile devices and interactive social networking sites such as Tik Tok. This phenomenological study explored the impact of social media on the moral education of adolescences at Sputih Agung Lampung Tengah. Employing the qualitative research method with a case study approach, the research solicited 20 adolescences and their parents at Sputih Agung Lampung Tengah. The findings showed that social media has two sides for adolescences. Using of social media has a positive and negative impact for adolescences.This study concluded that parents dan teachers play a deeper role in shaping the character of the child through digital literacy. Therefore, this research recommends synergy between schools as formal education, parents as informal education, and the society as a laboratory for children's
Jan Stochel, a stellar mathematician
Authors: Chavan Sameer , Curto Ra�l , Jab�o�ski Zenon Jan , Jung Il Bong , Putinar Mihai
Published: February 2024

The occasion for this survey article was the 70th birthday of Jan Stochel, professor at Jagiellonian University, former head of the Chair of Functional Analysis and a prominent member of the Krak�w school of operator theory. In the course of his mathematical career, he has dealt, among other things, with various aspects of functional analysis, single and multivariable operator theory, the theory of moments, the theory of orthogonal polynomials, the theory of reproducing kernel Hilbert spaces, and mathematical aspects of quantum mechanics.
Cesaro summability of Taylor series in higher order weighted Dirichlet-type spaces
Authors: Ghara Soumitra , Gupta Rajeev , Reza Md. Ramiz
Published: February 2024

For a positive integer \(m\) and a finite non-negative Borel measure \(\mu\) on the unit circle, we study the Hadamard multipliers of higher order weighted Dirichlet-type spaces \(\mathcal H_{\mu, m}\). We show that if \(\alpha\gt\frac{1}{2}\), then for any \(f\) in \(\mathcal H_{\mu, m}\) the sequence of generalized Cesaro sums \(\{\sigma_n^{\alpha}[f]\}\) converges to \(f\). We further show that if \(\alpha=\frac{1}{2}\) then for the Dirac delta measure supported at any point on the unit circle, the previous statement breaks down for every positive integer \(m\).
Positive solutions for nonparametric anisotropic singular solutions
Authors: Papageorgiou Nikolaos S. , R�dulescu Vicen�iu D. , Sun Xueying
Published: February 2024

We consider an elliptic equation driven by a nonlinear, nonhomogeneous differential operator with nonstandard growth. The reaction has the combined effects of a singular term and of a "superlinear" perturbation. There is no parameter in the problem. Using variational tools and truncation and comparison techniques, we show the existence of at least two positive smooth solutions.
A seven-sex species recognizes self and non-self mating-type via a novel protein complex
Authors: Yan Guanxiong , Ma Yang , Wang Yanfang , Zhang Jing , Cheng Haoming , Tan Fanjie , Wang Su , Zhang Delin , Xiong Jie , Yin Ping , Miao Wei
Published: February 2024

Although most species have two sexes, multisexual (or multi-mating type) species are also widespread. However, it is unclear how mating-type recognition is achieved at the molecular level in multisexual species. The unicellular ciliate
Tetrahymena thermophila
has seven mating types, which are determined by the MTA and MTB proteins. In this study, we found that both proteins are essential for cells to send or receive complete mating-type information, and transmission of the mating-type signal requires both proteins to be expressed in the same cell. We found that MTA and MTB form a mating-type recognition complex that localizes to the plasma membrane, but not to the cilia. Stimulation experiments showed that the mating-type-specific regions of MTA and MTB mediate both self- and non-self-recognition, indicating that
T. thermophila
uses a dual approach to achieve mating-type recognition. Our results suggest that MTA and MTB form an elaborate multifunctional protein complex that can identify cells of both self and non-self mating types in order to inhibit or activate mating, respectively.A giant multifunctional protein complex mediates mating-type recognition through a non-ligand-receptor mechanism in a multisexual species.
Notes from the Editors
Authors: Nimehchisalem Vahid
Published: February 2024

You are reading the first issue in the twelfth volume of IJELS. The articles in the current issue fall into 4 different areas of literacy, including, linguistic literacy, music and art literacy, social science literacy, and thinking and literacy. Our authors in this issue come from Bahrain, Bangladesh, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Japan, KSA, Turkey, and Thailand.
Self-regulated Learning Skills in Instrument Education: A Qualitative Study
Authors: Boon İlkay Ebru Tuncer
Published: February 2024

The purpose of this study is to uncover and comprehend the current state of pre-service music teachers’ use of self-regulated learning skills in instrument education, as well as the obstacles they face and the techniques they use to develop these skills throughout their instrument education. The data were obtained from participants’ experiences and opinions and may be used to develop a conceptual framework concerning self-regulated learning skills and how these skills can be applied in teaching. This study reveals the importance of autonomy and co-regulation in the learning process, with a focus on teachers’ roles in fostering student autonomy and giving support. Previous research has shown that self-regulation tactics can be incorporated in education to improve learners’ self-regulation capacities. This study suggests that the “Individualized and Co-regulated Teaching Model in Instrument Education,” a student-centered method that stresses dialogue-oriented learning, teacher-student interaction, and tailored learning needs may be appropriate for many learners. Teachers are encouraged to adopt individualized teaching orientations, allowing students to set their own learning goals and monitor their progress, as guided by this model. Furthermore, efficient communication and co-regulation between teachers and students promote self-regulation and musical development. Given the growing importance of self-regulated learning skills in the distance learning era, educational programs should focus their development and empower learners to become independent, and lifelong learners through collaborative knowledge production. The findings of this study imply that more research on the application of self-regulation skills in instrument acquisition among lower-achieving or less-experienced students is needed. Overall, this study highlights the importance of self-regulated learning skills in instrument teaching and advocates its incorporation into instructional procedures.
An Investigation into Flipped Learning Classroom (FLC) of EFL Sixth Grade Students’ Grammar Literacy Development: Implications for Student-Centered Approach
Authors: Larsari Vahid Norouzi , Abouabdelkader Hassan
Published: February 2024

The educational landscape has undergone tremendous change due to the rapid development of technology, with virtual learning emerging as a prominent teaching method. In this regard, the Flipped Learning Class (FLC) model has recently been adopted as a cutting-edge approach. In this model, traditional classroom activities are logically reversed compared to tasks in conventional classrooms, often integrating teaching materials in the form of videos or PowerPoint presentations. The objective of this study is to clarify the impacts of FLC instruction on sixth-grade students’ grammar literacy, comparing it to traditional face-to-face teaching through two distinct methodologies. Quantitative research approach was employed for this study. From a pool of 120 male sixth-grade elementary students aged 12-13, 100 were selected based on their scores in the Quick Oxford Placement Test. These students were divided into control and experimental groups. The control group experienced traditional face-to-face teaching without a social platform, completing homework at home. Conversely, the experimental group underwent FLC instruction using the Shad application as a social platform. A two-month teaching program was designed to cover the main English Grammar teaching objectives. As the primary instruments of the study, an English grammar test was used as both pretest and posttest for data collection. The pre-test was administered to both groups at the beginning of the study. After 16 sessions of teaching grammar to sixth-grade students, the post-test was given to assess any differences between the two groups due to the treatment. Independent-Samples t-tests were used to compare the means of the independent groups (experimental vs. control) for the post-test. The results indicated that the experimental group performed significantly better than the control group. Additionally, the findings suggest several pedagogical considerations for educators, learners, curriculum developers, and administrators. Educators, policymakers, and institutions can leverage these findings to optimize instructional approaches and enhance students’ self-efficacy, academic literacy, and positive perceptions of the flipped learning experience in virtual learning contexts. Further study is recommended to explore the prolonged impacts of FLC model and assess its adaptability in various educational settings.
Preservation of Shiping Folk Songs in Weiyuan County, China
Authors: Gong Xiujian , Chonpairot Jarernchai , Seekhunlio Weerayut
Published: February 2024

This comprehensive study focuses on the preservation of Shiping Folk Songs in Weiyuan County, China, with an emphasis on education, literacy, and the critical role of diverse stakeholders. The study emphasizes the region’s cultural relevance as well as educational programs, highlighting the critical role of schools in promoting cultural literacy and ensuring the preservation of Shiping Folk Songs. In addition, the research investigates the roles of Hakka folk musicians and singers in the transmission and development of this national folk music tradition. Government policy and assistance have been recognized as critical components for managing budgetary restrictions and executing preservation and development programs. The participation of local higher education institutions and cultural research units in the preservation of Shiping folk music is also carefully investigated, highlighting their critical significance in furthering cultural heritage. This multimodal approach emphasizes the interplay of education, literacy, and preservation in maintaining the vibrancy of Shiping Folk Songs, providing significant insights into the long-term preservation of this cultural asset.
Literature and Media: A Closer Look at Literature through a Social Networking Application
Authors: Eskimen Ayşe Derya
Published: February 2024

Today, traditional literacy habits are changing with various technological tools in digital environments. Social reading platforms are one of these innovations and changes. These networks are widely used in the world and in Turkey. The application 1000Kitap, the largest book reader network in Turkey, is one of these social networks. In this study, the opinions of pre-service teachers who review the books they read on this application, their attitudes towards reading and writing, and the contributions of this application to pre-service teachers were examined. The study was conducted with fifty-five Turkish pre-service teachers within the scope of the world literature course in the spring semester of the 2022-2023 academic year. In the study, it was aimed to examine in detail the views of pre-service Turkish teachers on the 1000Kitap application by using mixed method. The quantitative dimension of the research is a survey model that tries to describe the existing situation as it is. In the quantitative dimension of the study, survey technique, one of the data collection techniques of this model, was used. In the qualitative dimension of the study, a case study, one of the qualitative research methods, was conducted. The qualitative data used in the study were obtained from a semi-structured interview form. It was found that the attitudes of the pre-service teachers who examined the work they read in the 1000Kitap application, made quotations, and shared their opinions were at a high level; their opinions about the application were very motivating and useful in terms of interaction and sharing; the application increased their reading motivation and contributed to the opportunity to see different perspectives.
Myanmar EFL Learners’ Perspectives, Structure, Reasoning and Literacy Practices of Argumentative Writing: A Needs Analysis Study
Authors: May Oo Khin , Okada Takeshi
Published: February 2024

Enhancing proficiency in argumentative writing in English has always been a challenge for English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners. Despite the widespread use of argumentative essays in international tests such as International English Language Testing System (IELTS) and Tests of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) in recent years, the learners usually fail to meet satisfactory achievement levels in the EFL context. This paper investigates the issue closely by reviewing Myanmar EFL learners’ needs, wants, and problems in developing argumentative writing. Although there has been some discussion on factors that potentially challenge EFL learners’ argumentative writing, more research is needed on the integrated assessment to cater to the learners’ needs. This analysis reports the results of a group of undergraduates (n=44) in Myanmar. This research was based on triangulation data, including sources from questionnaires administered to the students’ purposes, preferences, and challenges, and analyzing students’ argumentative writing structurally and qualitatively for reasoning. The findings reveal that students were eager to learn argumentative writing, particularly for their immediate needs. Though students were not well trained with a communicative teaching approach in their curriculum, they preferred to learn argumentative writing dialogically, using classroom debates. They favored learning future argumentative writing courses by communicating meaningfully. Regarding the challenges in argumentative writing, most students could not produce counter-arguments and rebuttals. Based on the data elicited from the students, this needs analysis proposed implementing the integrated learning-to-argue and arguing-to-learn instructions and using argumentative literacy practices to engage students in dialogic learning in the EFL context.
Tendency of Translating Educationally Valued Texts from Japanese Culture into Bangla Used in Reading Literacy
Authors: Chakma Tiasha
Published: February 2024

No previous study has explored why the translators selected children’s literature while translating Japanese literature into Bangla. This study aims to identify the tendency of selecting Japanese texts for translation into Bangla1, which have educationally valued contents. It employed descriptive translation studies approach to prepare a periodized catalog of translated Japanese children’s literature in the quantitative section to develop a history. The qualitative part is conducted based on two recent concepts of the sociology of translations: sociology of translation process in functioning and interpreting and sociology of translation as a cultural product. This study reveals that the translators primarily select tales with moral values a child or an adult learns from the societal sectors other than the educational institutions. They intend to circulate those moral values in the target society because the contents are socially apposite and deemed socio-culturally necessary in the target region. Totto-chan is analyzed as a cultural product to explore why and to what extent it is circulated. The interpreted texts are used to enhance reading literacy in reading programs. This study establishes a fundamental basis for translation, society and education altogether in the target society focusing on Japanese literature translations. In future, this study could be used as a foundational work in the field of translation studies in Bangladesh.
Education and Literacy in Yue Opera: Historical Development in Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province, China
Authors: Zhao Ying , Sornyai Phiphat
Published: February 2024

Yue Opera holds the distinction of being the second largest opera in China and is celebrated as the country’s second National opera. This study aims to examine education and literacy of historical development in Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province, China. Through a multidisciplinary approach encompassing musicology and ethnomusicology. It investigates the historical development, cultural contexts, and artistic characteristics of Chinese Yue Opera. The research methodology involves conducting interviews with key informants who have extensive experience and expertise in Chinese Yue Opera, as well as observing live performances. The collected data is analyzed and interpreted in accordance with existing literature and theoretical principles. The findings of the study trace the evolution of Chinese Yue Opera from its origins as a rap art form to an opera prototype, and its subsequent development into the “Small Song Class” and “Shaoxing Opera.” The comprehensive examination of the cultural and artistic aspects of education and literacy in Chinese Yue Opera provides valuable insights into this traditional Chinese opera genre. The study sheds light on its historical significance, artistic expressions, and cultural heritage. This research enriches our understanding and deepens our appreciation of the distinctive artistry encapsulated within Chinese Yue Opera.
Glosses in health establishments under state management and consortium management, in Ceará
Authors: Gomes Márcia Lúcia de Oliveira , Do Nascimento Mere Benedita , Rodrigues Fernanda d'Athayde
Published: February 2024

As part of its regionalization process, Ceará was divided into five Health Regions, which decentralized health services, actions and agreement processes between municipalities and the state. As coordinator of the Health Regions, it has invested in strengthening the internalization of health through the construction of Regional Polyclinics and Regional Dental Specialty Centres (CEOR), enabling the formation of inter-municipal consortia. This is an exploratory, quantitative and descriptive study with a retrospective approach, analyzing the provision of health care costs through a partial economic evaluation. This study aimed to analyze the disallowances and outpatient production presented/informed, the relationship between them and the value of these disallowances, carried out in the 41 establishments of the five health regions under state management and consortium management in the State of Ceará, whose value in the Unified Health System (SUS) table is different from zero, during the years 2019 and 2020. Secondary databases were used from the SUS Outpatient Information System (SIA/SUS) and the website of the Coordination of Regulation, Control, Evaluation and Audit (CORAC). The results were presented by comparing the value of what was presented to the Ministry of Health (MoH) and the value of the disallowances. It was concluded that these establishments need to be monitored in terms of feeding information into systems, in order to show the Ministry of Health that there are insufficient resources to meet the needs that are increasingly growing in quantity and diversity.
Disseminated Peritoneal Leiomyomatosis: An Unusual Complication of Laparoscopic Myomectomy
Authors: Vaishnavi R , Nair Sobha S , Sudha S , Nitu PV
Published: February 2024

Disseminated Peritoneal Leiomyomatosis (DPL) is characterised by multiple smooth muscle tissues over the peritoneal surface of the pelvic and abdominal cavity. Possible causes of DPL include hormonal factors, subperitoneal mesenchymal stem cell metaplasia, genetic factors, or iatrogenic factors. Hereby, the authors represents a case of DPL in a 42-year-old female with a history of two Laparoscopic Myomectomies. She presented with complaints of abdominal distension and bilateral lower limb pain lasting eight months. She underwent a robotic hysterectomy with bilateral salpingectomy and the removal of intraperitoneal nodules. Intraoperative findings showed a mass resembling leiomyoma over the uterus, mesentery, spleen, and rectosigmoid. She was discharged on postoperative day 4 and has been asymptomatic for the past two years. Robotic surgery is an emerging surgical modality in the treatment of DPL due to its better precision and ease of accessibility to upper abdominal organs. More importantly, recovery time is enhanced, and it reduces the duration of hospital stay.