bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Ensino de Classificação de Acordes Consonantes e Dissonantes por meio de um Treino de Múltiplos Exemplares
Authors: Moreira Cedro Átila ,   Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Massayuki Huziwara Edson ,   Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
Published: July 2024

Pesquisas demonstraram que bebês preferem ouvir sons de acordes consonantes do que sons de acordes dissonantes. Estudos com eletroencefalografia demonstraram que acordes consonantes e dissonantes evocam padrões de ondas diferentes, mesmo em participantes sem treino musical algum. Apoiados nestas premissas, buscamos verificar se seria possível ensinar 20 estudantes universitários, sem treino musical anterior, a identificar acordes consonantes e dissonantes. Foram utilizados 12 acordes musicais consonantes e 12 acordes musicais dissonantes. Quatro fases de treinos foram intercaladas com quatro fases de testes e a cada fase de treino os participantes foram treinados a discriminar acordes consonantes e dissonantes diferentes daqueles que seriam apresentados durante as fases de testes. Não foi possível observar homogeneidade nos resultados obtidos pelos participantes. Contudo, a maioria deles demonstrou uma evolução gradual nas porcentagens de acertos ao longo dos treinos e testes. Estudos anteriores demonstraram que a habilidade de discriminar estímulos musicais auditivos é de difícil aquisição e tal processo parece demandar mais pesquisas. Neste sentido, quando analisados em conjunto, os resultados aqui relatados parecem indicar que o procedimento pode ser promissor para o estabelecimento de relações condicionais entre estímulos auditivos musicais e estímulos visuais.
Formação de terapeutas analítico-comportamentais: comportamentos do supervisor
Authors: Sorita Contarin Lara ,   Universidade Estadual Paulista “Júlio de Mesquita Filho”, UNESP, Vanzo Spasiani Gabriela , de Aguiar Jacinto Helyson Fernando , Turini Bolsoni-Silva Alessandra ,   Universidade Estadual Paulista “Júlio de Mesquita Filho”, UNESP,   Universidade Estadual Paulista “Júlio de Mesquita Filho”, UNESP,   Universidade Estadual Paulista “Júlio de Mesquita Filho”, UNESP
Published: July 2024

As pesquisas desenvolvidas sobre formação de terapeutas em Terapia Analítico-Comportamental pouco explicitam sobre estratégias de supervisão clínica, durante a formação em Psicologia, para que haja aquisição de repertório em lidar com casos de ansiedade e depressão comórbidos. Este artigo apresenta o recorte de uma pesquisa de sujeito único cujo objetivo era descrever um processo de supervisão de terapeutas iniciantes que atenderam duas clientes com resultados bem-sucedidos quanto à redução de sintomas de ansiedade e depressão e aquisição de comportamentos habilidosos. Foram utilizadas as gravações dos atendimentos realizados e também das sessões de supervisão. Após a escuta das gravações, os comportamentos da supervisora foram categorizados e contabilizados, utilizando-se de um protocolo desenvolvido anteriormente. Os resultados obtidos revelaram regularidade de comportamentos da supervisora de estágio, pois houveram diferenças estatisticamente significativas nas mesmas categorias para ambas as terapeutas. Do mesmo modo, ocorreu flexibilidade de acordo com as demandas e necessidades de cada terapeuta e cliente. Também foi possível observar semelhanças entre a prática da supervisão de estágio e da relação terapeuta-cliente. Pesquisas futuras poderão utilizar o protocolo desenvolvido para avaliar sua generalização para a Terapia Analítico-Comportamental, bem como utilizar sessões em vídeo para ser possível captarmais nuances das interações.
The role of Nrf2 transcription factors in various physiological and pathological states
Authors: Yastani Deasyka , Jusman Sri Widia A
Published: July 2024

Since its first report in 1994, understanding of the nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) has continued to grow. Initially recognized for its role in cellular response to oxidative stress, Nrf2 is now known to be involved in a variety of regulatory process, including metabolic regulation, autophagy, protein homeostasis (proteostasis), and mitochondrial biogenesis. The expression of Nrf2 target genes is highly dependent on stimulus activation and interactions with transcription factors, activators, and repressors. Nrf2 activation serves as a defense mechanism under physiological conditions, but in the context of cancer, it can trigger the development of cancer cells due to its complex roles. Nrf2 is strongly associated with the onset and development of many diseases, including those caused by metabolic disorders and inflammation. Understanding Nrf2's diverse functions offers valuable insights into disease pathogenesis and potential therapeutic approaches. This review explores the pleiotropic role of Nrf2 regulation.
CRITICAL DISCOURSE ANALYSIS INTERPRETING THE FEMINISM MOVEMENT IN INSTAGRAM SOCIAL MEDIA
Authors: Tohari Achmad
Published: July 2024

Feminism is often used as an understanding that leads to women who want equality against male domination. This research explains the problem of equality that occurs in social life by focusing on social media instagram as the object of research, the data used in this research is descriptive analytical which includes qualitative research with interview techniques and in-depth observation which is then analyzed using Michel Foucault's Critical Discourse Analysis on informants who are still related to three accounts on instagram. The findings reached that from several feminist accounts on Instagram with twelve correspondents interviewed regarding their understanding of feminist discourse on several accounts, the feminism movement wants to fight social construction in the community by inviting women who are in a position that is always disadvantaged and always discriminated against by men so as to create several discourses on gender equality that continue to be produced by following actual cases on social media by presenting interesting and varied content.
معالم في النقل الديداكتيكي لدرس التربية الإسلامية
Authors: Amiri Abou El Kacem , Iskandi Iskandi , Fitrahadi Agung
Published: July 2024

The article addresses the problems related to the didactic transmission of the Islamic education lesson, and presents a theoretical conception of this delicate process, accompanied by some applications. It paves the way for this perception by highlighting the importance of didactic transport, its motives, purposes and foundations. To conclude by proposing an applied conception of this process at the level of classroom practice. The article concludes the need for didactic transfer of knowledge and educational values to ensure the success of the educational learning process and its freedom from complexity and ambiguity for the learner.
يعالج المقال الإشكالات المتعلقة بالنقل الديداكتيكي لدرس التربية الإسلامية، ويقدم تصورا نظريا لهذه العملية الدقيقة، مشفوعا ببعض التطبيقات. ويمهد لهذا التصور من خلال إبراز أهمية النقل الديداكتيكي ودوافعه ومقاصده وأسسه. لينتهي إلى اقتراح تصور تطبيقي لهذه العملية على مستوى الممارسة الفصلية. ليخلص المقال إلى ضرورة النقل الديداكتيكي للمعارف والقيم التربوية لضمان نجاح العملية التعليمية التعلمية وخلوها من التعقيد والغموض لدى المتعلم.
التحديات التي أثرت على العملية التعليمية في اليمن نتيجة الصراعات
Authors: Al-Tahitah Ali Nasser
Published: July 2024

ملخص  
لا زال العالم يعاني من تفشي جائحة كورونا التي أثرت على كل مناحي الحياة على المستوى الفردي والجماعي والدولي على حد سوى في مختلف القطاعات والأعمال. كانت العملية التعليمية بكل مستوياتها الأساسي والثانوي والجامعي والدراسات العليا في كل البلدان أكثر القطاعات تضرراً حيث لا زالت معظم دول العالم تعاني من كيفية تأقلم الطلاب والمعلمين على تبني التعليم الافتراضي بديلاً للعملية التقليدية. وبما أن اليمن لا زالت تعاني من اضطرابات امنيه وسياسية واقتصادية جمة، اضحى الطلاب في الجامعات والمدارس اليمنية في عموم الجمهورية أكثر الشرائح تضرراً ليس خوفاً من الاصابة بهذا الفيروس فحسب، بل لضعف واحياناً لعدم وجود انترنت في معظم المناطق. تأتي هذه الدراسة للتعرف على أهم التحديات التي تواجه الطالب اليمني والتعرف على اهم الاثار التي قد يسببها هذا الوضع الاستثنائي الصعب. ستتبع الدراسة المنهج الاستقرائي من خلال تتبع وسرد الاثار والصعوبات التي تواجه الطلاب والمعلمين والأكاديميين في اليمن. وأتت لتسليط الضوء على اهم التحديات وتقديم بعض الاقتراحات والحلول لمعالجة هذه المشكلة التي قد تساعد من بأيدهم القرار في اخذ التدابير والحلول لمثل هذه التحديات.
The world is still suffering from the COVID-19 outbreak, which has affected all aspects of life at the individual, collective and international levels. The educational sectors at all levels of elementary and high school, as well as at university levels in all countries was the most affected. Most countries of the world are still suffering from how students and teachers adapt virtual education as an alternative to the traditional process. Since Yemen is still suffering from a lot of security, political and economic turmoil, students in Yemeni universities and schools have become the most affected, not just out of fear of the virus, but also of the weakness of internet connection in most areas. This study comes to identify the most important challenges facing Yemeni students and identify the most important effects that this exceptional and difficult situation may cause. The study will follow the inductive approach by tracking and narrating the effects and difficulties facing students, teachers, and academics in Yemen. It came to shed light on the most important challenges and present some suggestions and solutions to address this problem, which may help those in decision-making power to take action and solutions to such challenges.
PENGEMBANGAN MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN PostDo (POSTER DAN EDMODO) PADA MATERI EKSKRESI MANUSIA
Authors: Prasmala Erfitra Rezqi , Agustin Khusnia , Irmawati Farizha
Published: July 2024

This study aims to find out how the development of PostDo as a learning medium on human excretory system material. This research was a development-research with a 4D development model consisting of 4 main stages, namely: Define, Design, Develop, Disseminate which will later produce PostDo learning media with a combination of Poster and Edmodo. Based on the validation results of validators of PostDo media obtained a score of 4.4 with "good" criteria for media validators, a score of 4.35 with "good" criteria, and 4.3 with "good" criteria for practitioner validators. Research results, it can be concluded that PostDo learning media on excretory system material was good and suitable for use in Biology learning, because visually it has a combination of colors that attract students' attention, and was be able to understand students of the material taught so as not to make students bored quickly and is able to train students' critical thinking power in understanding and translating the content of the material in the poster.
ANALISIS KEBERHASILAN PENGAJARAN PRAKTIK TERBAIK DALAM MATA KULIAH PSIKOLOGI PENDIDIKAN TINGKAT UNIVERSITAS
Authors: Wulandari Deniar , Setiawan Rudy , Arifendi Rio Febrianto
Published: July 2024

The purpose of this study was to analyze the success of practitioner teaching in learning Educational Psychology courses at Tribhuwana Tunggadewi University. This study used a best practice review approach to identify effective teaching strategies used by practitioners in that context. The research methods used involve classroom observation, interviews with practitioners, and qualitative analysis of documents. Practitioners use an active and collaborative learning approach, engage students in discussions and case studies, and encourage self-reflection with the help of relevant audiovisual media and reading materials. It was found that practitioners' success in teaching Educational Psychology is related to competence in integrating theory with relevant practical examples, relating material to students' real lives, and providing constructive feedback. In addition, practitioners also build inclusive learning environments, support students' active participation, and create an atmosphere that facilitates deep understanding. The results show that teaching with practice has been successfully carried out in teaching Educational Psychology courses, with implications related to the development of teaching competencies and the application of best practices in teaching Educational Psychology courses.
ANALISIS DAMPAK PENGGUNAAN SMARTPHONE TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR SISWA DI SDN 4 PUYOH
Authors: Jodi Anang Setyawan , Masfuah Siti , Bakhruddin Ahmad
Published: July 2024

This study aims to determine what are the impacts of smartphone use on student learning outcomes at SDN 4 Puyoh. This research was conducted using qualitative methods with case studies. Data discovery and collection was done through observation, interviews, documentation, and other analyses. There were 12 students in class IV, and 5 students will become informants with details of 2 boys and 3 girls. This study uses data analysis for presentation, reduction, and conclusion or verification, where the impact of smartphone uses on students and the impact of smartphone use on student learning outcomes show that: (1) Students in grade IV at SDN 4 Puyoh continue to use smartphones, and they often become disappointed, sad, or even angry. (2) The use of smartphones has an impact on student learning outcomes and smartphone addiction, this is because students prefer to play smartphones rather than studying so that the habit of playing smartphones reduces awareness in learning and student learning outcomes.
KARAKTER PELAJAR PANCASILA DALAM TEKS TUNGGAL BUKU BAHASA INDONESIA KEMENDIKBUDRISTEK
Authors: Ngatma'in Ngatma'in , Fatin Idhoofiyatul , Kartika Pheni Cahya , Tantika Taninda Mei
Published: July 2024

This study aims to describe the character of Pancasila students presented in the single text of the Ministry of Education's Indonesian Language Book. The type of research is qualitative. The object of the research is a single text that contains the character of Pancasila students. Data collection techniques with documentation. Data analysis uses personal critical and creative thinking logic. The character of Pancasila students is presented in the discourse of short stories, argumentation, persuasion, and news. The character of faith and fear of God Almighty and noble character is seen in the text that describes the request for protection to God. The character of global diversity is seen in the text describing the stage of understanding the culture of society through social and economic approaches. The character of working together is seen in the text describing the stage of building a village group that produces local food sources. Creative characters are seen in the text describing the means of channeling technology-based creativity and innovation. Critical reasoning characters are seen in the text describing the process of understanding food source production data that is higher than the needs but the government continues to import rice. Independent character is seen in the text that explains food security and the nation's ability to produce airplanes.
PENERAPAN LITERASI DIGITAL PADA MATA KULIAH PEMBELAJARAN LITERASI DI PERGURUAN TINGGI
Authors: Wicaksono Antonius Alam , Arifendi Rio Febrianto
Published: July 2024

The implementation of digital literacy in literacy education for students in the Elementary School Teacher Education Program at Tribhuwana Tungga Dewi University. The methodology used in this research is quantitative research conducted at the Elementary School Teacher Education Program at Tribhuwana Tungga Dewi University in the even semester of the academic year 2022/2023. The results indicate that the Elementary School Teacher Education Program students have digital literacy skills with a score of 50% for digital access, categorized as sufficient, and a score of 75% for digital literacy competence, categorized as good. Furthermore, the results show that technology usage scored 45% with a sufficient category, while online access scored 70% with a good category. For digital literacy competence, the information and communication aspect scored well, while content creation scored sufficient. In conclusion, this research indicates that technology access plays an important role in enhancing digital literacy among Elementary School Teacher Education Program students at Tribhuwana Tunggadewi University.
PENGEMBANGAN KATALOG BERBASIS QR-CODE TUMBUHAN FAMILI EUPHORBIACEAE DI KAWASAN KONSERVASI
Authors: Buku Yohana Tari , Aldya Riantina Fitra , Pantiwati Yuni
Published: July 2024

This study aims to determine the feasibility of developing QR-Code-based catalogs, especially in the plant group of the Euphorbiaceae family. This research was an RD development research with the ADDIE method. This research included the analysis stage to assess the needs of the P-WEC conservation area, followed by the design stage to design a QR-Code-based catalog, then the development stage to create products in the form of QR-Code-based catalogs, especially for the plant group of the Euphorbiaceae family continued with validation by media experts and material experts and ended with the implementation phase in the form of a trial of catalog assessment by 20 visitors to the P-WEC conservation area. The results showed that based on the results of validation by media experts, they scored 4.17 and based on validation by material experts, they scored 3.95 with each having a decent category, then the trial results got a value of 4.16 with a decent category. QR-Code-based catalog development can be used because it has benefits in the form of efficiency because it prevents visitors from wasting time on search engines and being exposed to irrelevant information, this catalog can be accessed by mobile devices independently by visitors using a scanner application on Android to find out the variety and benefits of the Euphorbiaceae plant group.
PENGARUH RASIO BINDER DAN PASIR BATU APUNG TERHADAP SIFAT MEKANIS MORTAR GEOPOLIMER
Authors: Tata Arbain , Ikbal Mardiana , Amir Sultan Mufti , Kusnadi Kusnadi , Darwis Fitro
Published: July 2024

Mortar merupakan campuran dari bahan pengikat (semen), agregat halus dan air. Mortar geopolimer adalah mortar yang menggunakan bahan geopolimer sebagai bahan pengganti semen. Geopolimer terbentuk dari bahan baku yang banyak mengandung unsur silika (SiO2) dan alumina (Al2O3). Pemanfaatan bahan pembentukan mortar geopolimer berbasis fly ash dan pasir batu apung ini untuk mereduksi pencemaran lingkungan, dengan pemanfaatan fly ash yang merupakan limbah pembakaran batu bara. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh rasio perbandingan binder dan pasir batu apung terhadap kuat tekan dan porositas. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode eksperimen laboratorium. Rasio binder dan pasir batu apung pada 70:30 menghasilkan kuat tekan tertinggi 13,50 MPa, dan nilia porositas terendah sebesar 40%.
Penataan Danau Tolire Kecil sebagai Ruang Terbuka Publik di Kota Ternate
Authors: MS Conoras M. Amrin , Suhartini Suhartini , Haryati Haryati , Siauta M. Syamsu
Published: July 2024

Ruang terbuka publik menjadi sangat penting dalam mendukung aktivitas masyarakat kota Ternate melakukan kegiatan rekreasi dan rileksasi. Danau Tolire Kecil merupakan area tepian air yang potensial dengan keindahannya telah dimanfaatkan oleh masyarakat sebagai tujuan wisata. Panorama danau dan pantai menjadi satu dalam satu kawasan menjadi keunikan tersendiri bagi para pengunjung. Kondisi eksisting terkini menunjukkan beberapa fasilitas yang ada mengalami kerusakan. Danau ini dalam Rencana Detail Tata Ruang (RDTR) Pulau Ternate tahun 2022-2042 ditetapkan sebagai zona lindung dengan peruntukan sebagai perlindungan setempat dan badan air. Oleh karenanya untuk mengoptimalkan penggunaan lahan di kawasan ini sangat perlu arahan penataan ruang terbuka publik di Danau Tolire Kecil agar kegiatan wisata yang telah berlangsung saling mendukung dan kelestarian lingkungan danau dapat terus terjaga. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian kualitatif. Metode pengumpulan data adalah observasi lapangan dan wawancara. Data yang diperoleh selanjutnya dijabarkan menggunakan teori elemen perancangan Hamid Shirvani. Dari hasil analisis, didapatkan konsep penataan Danau Tolire Kecil mengoptimalkan delapan elemen perancangan untuk memperkuat citra kawasan. Danau Tolire Kecil merupakan kawasan strategis yang memiliki nilai sejarah. Dengan penerapan delapan elemen estetika kawasan, maka konsep penataan dengan interpretasi legenda Danau Tolire Kecil dapat mengoptimalkan potensinya sebagai ruang terbuka publik yang menciptakan kualitas lingkungan berbasis kearifan lokal daerah Kota Ternate.
Locked In Syndrome: Looking Inside It, A Case Report
Authors: Cabrera Asmell Ramos ,   Associate Professor AIUWA, Senior Internal Medicine Consultant EFSTH, Medicare ltd., Gambia., Pupo Humberto Acosta , Oduntan Kehinde O , Paulino Rainier , Martinez Mayelin , Shallop Jennifer , Onyema Onyia ,   Consultant Neurologist, Medicare ltd., Gambia.,   General Surgeon, Medicare ltd., Gambia.,   General Physician, Medicare Ltd., Gambia.,   General Physician, Medicare Ltd., Gambia.,   General Practitioner, Medicare Ltd., Gambia,   General Practitioner, Medicare Ltd., Gambia
Published: July 2024

Locked-in syndrome (LIS) is well known to the public, since the masterful description of Alexandre Dumas. Additionally, Émile Zola reflected this condition in one of his characters, and later, others did as well [1]. In medical practice it is considered a rare neurological disease, with an incidence and a prevalence that is difficult to determine. It affects both sexes and is more common in adults, basically as a complication of cerebrovascular diseases (CVD). Patients with classic LIS develop quadriplegia, but normally remain conscious and can communicate by blinking, constituting the most dramatic presentation of brain stem involvement. To diagnose it is challenging because of its similarity to conditions such as akinetic mutism, coma, persistent vegetative state, psychogenic pseudocoma, or brain death. There have been cases reported that have taken months and even years to establish a definitive diagnosis. The CVD incidence rate in Africa is among the highest incidence in the world, with West Africa (WA) being the largest. Paradoxically, no reports of LIS associated with CVD have been found in the subregion. Our goal is to document the first case in WA of a patient with classic-type locked-in syndrome, secondary to acute pontine ischemic infarction, associated to severe vitamin B deficiency, and accompanying with acute osmotic demyelination syndrome. Which was a result of the intensive correction of severe hyponatremia. A case that is difficult to manage and complex to diagnose, which makes it especially interesting for our professionals. Recognizing the disease will avoid delays in diagnosis and facilitate early intervention, reducing associated complications and mortality, which remains high in the initial phases. Then, together with a multidisciplinary team, achieve the best possible social reintegration of patients, knowing in advance the serious limitations they will face in their future.
Facial and Personality Analysis For A Sample of Yemenis and Ethiopians in Sana'a City, Yemen
Authors: Al-Maghreby Soumia Ali ,   Postgraduate Dental Student, Restorative and Esthetic Dentistry Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Sana’a University, Sana’a, Yemen., Al-Kholani Abdulwahab Ismail , Ali Alhamzi Mohsen , Al-kholani Anas Abdulwahab , Iliev Georgi ,   Professor of Restorative Dentistry, Dental Implant Consultant, Restorative and Esthetic Dentistry Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Sana’a University, Sana’a, Yemen,   3 Associate professor of Restorative Dentistry, Fixed Prosthodontics, Restorative and Esthetic Dentistry Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Thamar University – Yemen,   Postgraduate Dental Student, Restorative and Esthetic Dentistry Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Sana’a University, Sana’a, Yemen.,   Assistant Professor, Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Sofia.
Published: July 2024

Background: Our appearance, including facial features, teeth design, and even how they're perceived, can be influenced by where we come from (geography), cultural background, and ethnicity. Yemenis and Ethiopians may also have different social expectations for how their features look. Aims: This study evaluated the dominant facial and personality types and their correlation among Yemenis and Ethiopians in Sana'a city, Yemen. Subjects and Methods: Researchers examined the link between facial features and personality by analyzing digital "facial maps" generated from full-face photos (including a broad smile) of 120 participants. These participants also completed a personality questionnaire. Both facial features and personalities were categorized as strong, dynamic, delicate, or calm, and the researchers then used statistical tests to see if there was a connection between these classifications. Results: This study investigated the link between facial features and interview communication style in Ethiopians and Yemenis. The researchers found no statistically significant connection in either group. While there was a weak association between a "calm" facial type and a specific communication style for some participants, this wasn't consistent. Overall, facial features provided little insight into communication style in this study. Discussion and conclusion: This study investigated the potential link between facial appearance and communication style during interviews, focusing on Ethiopian and Yemeni patients. The findings suggest a weak overall connection between these two factors.
Are Snack-Loving Doctoral Students Happier?
Authors: Cheng Shi ,   School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China, Zhang Huaicheng ,   School of Environment and Safety Engineering, Nanjing Polytechnic Institute, Nanjing 210048, China
Published: July 2024

2019 Global doctoral student (Ph.D.) survey shows a high risk of depression faced by Ph.D. cohort - 36% of PhD students reported seeking help for depression or anxiety, and this percentage was 12% in 2017. Does a Ph.D. require a willingness to give up entertainment, read dry and boring literature, spend years and years in labs and offices, and work hard regardless of time or pay? Some Ph.D. students choose to relieve stress and continue their motivation by eating snacks. This study examined the snack intake behavior of doctoral students and found that snacks have a role in regulating stress. Snacking brings three effects: firstly, it is additional nutritional support, a supplement to or partial replacement of regular meals; secondly, it enhances peer relationships, and peers have a positive role in helping Ph.D. students to reduce academic stress, social isolation, or frustration; finally, it is a quick way to regulate low moods and maintain study motivation, for Carbohydrate-rich foods help the brain to produce the serotonin that makes people happy. Despite potential effects such as obesity, snacking shows more positive effects on Ph.D. students.
The Physical and Technological Background of the GMA Process
Authors: Klimpel Andrzej ,   Silesian University of Technology, Poland
Published: July 2024

Gas Metal Arc (GMA) welding is widely used in the world manufacturing industry of modern metal structures, such as buildings, bridges, yellow goods, thanks, pressure vessels, piping, pipelines, etc., ensuring high-efficiency and high-quality semiautomatic, automatic and robotic welding. This paper describes the basic physical and technological backgrounds of GMA welding process and provides comprehensive analysis of the influence of basic GMA welding parameters on efficiency of welding and the quality of welded joints. Examples of GMA welding applications are given.
Embodied Cognition in Dark Times
Authors: Wilson Lee
Published: July 2024

Michelle Maiese and Robert Hanna’s The Mind-Body Politic sets out to combine both the philosophy of essentially embodied cognition (EEM) and emancipatory political theory to put forth a “new critique of contemporary social institutions.” There remains, however, an explanatory gap between the general, normative foundations of their approach in EEM, and the particular critiques of neoliberalism and the alternative presented. This paper explores an alternative totalitarian pathway (as understood by Arendt) that such general EEM normativity might lead us, as a friendly invitation for further elaboration on the normative basis of MBP’s critiques of—and proposed alternative to—neoliberal institutions.
YOUTUBE VIDEOS AS A SOURCE OF INFORMATION ON INTRAMUSCULAR INJECTION APPLICATION WITH THE Z TECHNIQUE: CONTENT, QUALITY AND RELIABILITY ANALYSIS
Authors: Baysal Ebru , Demirbağ Selin
Published: July 2024

YouTube videos about intramuscular injection with the Z technique were evaluated for content, quality and reliability. A search of YouTube was made on 13 November 2023 using the keywords of “Z technique” and “intramuscular injection”. 40 videos that fulfilled the inclusion criteria were assessed for usefulness using the Z Technique Intramuscular Injection Administration Checklist (ZIAC), reliability using the Quality Criteria for Consumer Health (DISCERN), and quality using the Global Quality Scale (GQS) scores. Most of the videos used in the study belonged to individual content producers. The videos were determined to be of medium quality, and reliability, but their usefulness was not at the desired level based on their ZIAC, DISCERN, and GQS scores (respectively; 16.92±2.72; 2.92±0.763; 3.03±0.77). Furthermore, the videos' usefulness (ZIAC), reliability (DISCERN), and quality (GQS) scores all showed a strong positive correlation. It was determined that the dorsogluteal region was preferred in 48.1% of the videos (n=13), and the region was determined correctly in 67.5% of the videos (n=27). To provide the most reliable information to healthcare professionals, particularly nurses, it is recommended that expert nurses and educators create qualified videos about the use of intramuscular injection with the Z technique and share them on YouTube.
Optimized design of tidal current turbine blade at low current rate
Authors: Wang Zhouqin , Lai Siqi , Gao Zhiyuan , Liu Hongwei
Published: July 2024

Blades have a significant influence on a tidal current turbine (TCT)’s energy transfer capacity. In order to ensure a blade working safely and efficiently in low flow rates, a special design is needed. Hydrofoil’s shape and blade’s quality are the key factors which affect blade’s dynamic and starting performance at low flow rate. In this research, basing on a 500 W_ORI blade (an initial design of 500 W tidal turbine’s blade), optimizations of hydrofoil and blade structure were done sequentially by genetic algorithm. After hydrofoil optimization we got optimized hydrofoil OPT_24 which has high dynamic performance, good startup performance and durable structure, then redesigned the shape of new 500 W_OPT blade (a 500 W tidal turbine’s blade using optimized hydrofoil). After that, the structure of 500 W_OPT blade was designed empirically and optimized to reduce its weight. Both 500 W_ORI and 500 W_OPT were fabricated, and their efficiency and the structure strength were tested. The experimental results show that the strain of the 500 W_OPT blade is smaller than that of the 500 W_ORI blade under the same load. The power efficiency of the 500 W_OPT at the optimal tip speed ratio is increased 500 W_ORI by 46.1%, and 500 W_OPT was able to start at the flow rate of 0.5–0.6 m/s.
Celebrity Endorsement and the Buying Behavior in Consumers of Nepal
Authors: Upadhyay Jitendra Prasad , Singh Sanju Kumar
Published: July 2024

The main objective of the study is to analyze the influence of celebrity endorsement on consumers’ buying behavior.  Celebrity endorsement is considered the most effective tool to influence the customers’ buying behavior and motivate them to get attention towards the products produced by the company and services provided by the company. Due to the specific nature of research objectives, descriptive and causal comparative research design has been used.  Celebrity endorsement has higher impact on Consumer Buying Behavior of Nepal. In this research descriptive and causal comparative research design has been used. The study focuses on understanding the consumers buying behavior based on different factors like gender, income, occupation and education. Population of this research is total youth of Nepal and out of total population a sample size of 384 respondents is taken using the convenience sampling technique which consists of people from different age group, gender, income, occupation. The results of this study indicated that there was a positive impact of celebrity trustworthiness, features of products and attractiveness on consumer buying behavior. Moreover, results showed that most of the consumers agreed that celebrity endorsers enhanced brand awareness.
Effect of Glass Ceiling on Women’s Career Development in Nepalese Commercial Banks
Authors: Bhandari Dilli Ram , Subedi Dhruba Prasad
Published: July 2024

Eliminating gender prejudice in job advancement is not only crucial for promoting fairness and equality but also essential for maximizing organizational success. The primary objective of this study is to explore the glass ceiling factors that hinder the career growth of women employees in Nepalese commercial banks. To achieve the research objective, the data were collected from the primary source mainly through structured questionnaire and group discussion method under random sampling technique. An exploratory research design was followed to explore the factors that restrict the career development of women employees in Nepalese commercial banks. Merely this study has been completed with an empirical survey which was thoroughly conducted using a self-administered questionnaire and group discussion and the sample consisted of 280 middle-level women executives. For presenting and analyzing the data both descriptive and inferential statistics were used. The study revealed that Nepalese women workers do not face much career related problems. The organizations perceive that women are as capable as males in discharging their responsibilities. However, there are some assignments in which women are under rated than males in dealing with some unique situations. Likewise, some cultural issues, management and family perceptions are likely to hinder the performance and enthusiasm of the women toward their career advancement.
Higher Order Thinking Skills on Writing Tasks in The English Textbook Entitled "My Next Word"
Authors: Nuruddin Muhammad , Ma’rifatulloh Sayid
Published: July 2024

The aims of this research are to know the composition and dominant cognitive domain of higher-order thinking skill based on Bloom’s Taxonomy in writing task and of the English textbook “My Next Word” for the sixth-grade of elementary school. The result of the research shows that the higher order thinking skill is higher than the lower order thinking skill. It is proven by the results that shows the distribution of higher order thinking level obtains 31 out of 37 instructions or 83,8 %. Meanwhile, the lower order thinking level obtains 6 out of 37 instruction or 16,2%. Furthermore, as the focus of this research, the distribution of higher order thinking skill in the English textbook My Next Word shows that the create level get the highest distribution by obtaining 17 out of 37 instructions, while the evaluate level get the second position by obtaining 9 out of 37 instructions, and the analysis skill get the third position by obtaining 5 out of 37 instructions. It can be concluded that the dominant level of higher order thinking skill in writing tasks in the English textbook My Next Word is create level. It also shows that there is imbalance portion of the higher order thinking skill in writing tasks.
Practical Pocket Dictionary for Indonesian Students: Understanding Biological Scientific Terms in English
Authors: Mulyaningsih  , Indrawan Fani
Published: July 2024

This article outlines the development of a bilingual pocket dictionary specifically designed for Indonesian junior high school students to aid in learning biological scientific terms in English. Using a descriptive research approach, the dictionary was crafted from English terms extracted from widely used junior high school natural science textbooks. These terms were translated into Indonesian and provided with clear, concise bilingual definitions. To enhance understanding, simple illustrations and example sentences were included. The dictionary is designed to be compact and user-friendly, making it a practical tool for students to carry and use as a reference. By addressing the linguistic barriers in learning biology, this dictionary not only simplifies the learning process but also promotes scientific literacy and bilingual proficiency. This project represents a critical step in supporting science education in Indonesia, providing a resource that bridges the gap between complex scientific vocabulary and students' language skills.
Depressive symptoms and suicidal ideation in medical students
Authors: Corrêa Rafael , Duarte Cagol Leticia , Reversi Mariana , Barbosa Claudia
Published: July 2024

Depressive symptoms affect a large part of the world's population as well as health professionals, especially medical students. These symptoms are also considered to be one of the risk factors for suicidal ideation and attempts. To this end, this study aims to identify the prevalence of depressive symptoms and suicidal ideation among medical students at the university. Method: A cross-sectional descriptive study carried out using a proportional stratified sample of 257 participants. Descriptive analyses were used to analyze the data in the general sample, by gender and period, with a 95% CI. Results: Female students had a higher prevalence of depressive symptoms in the first cycle of medical training. Final considerations: The importance of implementing strategies aimed at the prevention and promotion of student health in the final years of the medical course is highlighted.
Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Maternal Weight Variation and Newborn Anthropometry at Birth
Authors: Metelo Coimbra Catarina , Mohosh Karolina , Rodrigues Pacheco Diana , Raimundo Rita , Andrade Ana Catarina , Carvalhal Célia , Ferreira Marta , Neves João Sérgio
Published: July 2024

Aim: Monitoring maternal weight variation during pregnancy is crucial for newborn outcomes. The COVID-19 outbreak disruptions globally affected population lifestyles due to confinement and social restrictions. This study aims to assess the pandemic impact on maternal gestational weight gain and neonatal anthropometric parameters at birth.

Method: A retrospective, analytical, multicenter observational study was conducted across seven Primary Health Care units. The study comprised two cohorts: a control group and a pandemic cohort, consisting of pregnant women monitored in 2020. Each pregnant woman's corresponding newborn was included in the analysis. Data collected from electronic clinical files were analyzed using Stata17® software.

Results: The sample included 147 pregnant women, with 43.5% falling within the pandemic group. The pandemic group exhibited a significantly higher mean age and a lower primigravidae proportion compared to the control group. Among pregnant women in the pandemic group, the average weight variation was 14.0±5.0 kg, and a decreased risk of inadequate maternal weight gain was identified. Newborns' anthropometric parameters did not differ significantly between groups, regardless of maternal weight changes. COVID-19-infected pregnant women had newborns with a lower body mass index at birth.

Conclusions: The COVID-19 pandemic was associated with a decreased risk of inadequate gestational weight gain, without an elevated risk of excessive weight gain during pregnancy. In the subgroup of pregnant women infected with SARS-CoV-2, a significant reduction in newborns' BMI at birth was observed.

Keywords: COVID-19, maternal health, weight gain, newborn, anthropometry, primary health care
Assessment of the Relationship Between Social Media Addiction and Quality of Life in Adolescents
Authors: Coskun Tugce , Tapci Ayşe Esra , Sac Rukiye Unsal
Published: July 2024

Aim: The aim of our study is to assess the relationship between social media addiction and quality of life in adolescents.

Methods: The study included 386 adolescents."Sociodemographic Data Form", "Short Form of Social Media Addiction Scale for Adolescents", and "Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory Teenager Form" questionnaires were administered.

Results: Mean age was 15.6±2.9 years (n=145, 37.6% males). 91.2% had internet connections at home. 43.8% were social media addicted. If the internet use was ≥5 hours/day (28.5%) Short Form of Social Media Addiction Scale for Adolescents was the highest and the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory Teenager Form score was the lowest. Mobile phones were the most frequently used devices (94%). Short Form of Social Media Addiction Scale for Adolescents and the subscales of the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory Teenager Form showed negative correlations: physical, emotional, social, school functioning. The total Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory Teenager Form score and Short Form of Social Media Addiction Scale for Adolescents showed a strong negative correlation. Internet usage caused a decrease in quality of life related to social life, school life, and self-care. 30.8% of adolescents had reported health problems due to internet use. The mean Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory Teenager Form score was higher in boys compared to girls.

Conclusion: Individuals are more susceptible to addiction during adolescence, a sensitive period of personality maturation, and all these factors affect a person's quality of life. Our study revealed that social media addiction adversely affects all facets of life functioning.

Keywords: adolescent health, social media addiction, life quality
Solution chemistry and anti-proliferative activity against glioblastoma cells of a vanadium(V) complex with two bioactive ligands
Authors: Levina Aviva , Scalese Gonzalo , Gambino Dinorah , Crans Debbie C. , Lay Peter A.
Published: July 2024

Introduction: Glioblastoma is a brain cancer difficult to treat but recently mixed-ligand vanadium(V) Schiff base/catecholato complexes have exhibited high in vitro anti-proliferative activity. Hence, we explored the activity of [VVOL1L2], which contains two iron chelating ligands, 2-hydroxy-1-naphthylaldehyde iso-nicotinoyhydrazone (L1H2) and clioquinol (L2H). This complex was previously reported to be very effective against Trypanosoma cruzi, the causative agent of Chagas disease. These studies explored the possibility that a compound with efficacy against Trypanosoma cruzi also has efficacy against human glioblastoma cancer cells. Since [VVOL1L2] was poorly soluble in water and the clioquinol ligand dissociated from the complex upon addition to an aqueous environment, an understanding of the speciation was very important to interpret its biological activity.

Methods: Stability studies in cell media were followed by UV/Vis spectroscopy to determine speciation of relevance to the in vitro anti-proliferative activity of the complex with T98G glioblastoma cells, which was also measured in the absence and presence of Fe(III).

Results and Discussion: The current work demonstrated that the mixed-ligand vanadium coordination complex had high in vitro anti-proliferative activity against the human glioblastoma (T98G) cell line. The enhanced anti-proliferative effects of the mixed-ligand vanadium complex against T98G cells could be due to either hydrolysis of complex and release of the toxic clioquinol, or the rapid uptake of the lipophilic complex prior to hydrolysis. The speciation studies showed that at least part of the potent toxicity of the mixed-ligand coordination complex stemmed from release of the bioactive clioquinol ligand from the complex, which depended on whether Fe(III) was present. The studies also showed that the [VV(O)2 (L1H)] coordination complex was the most potent complex that remained intact and, hence, the complex that is the most biological active. Thus, future development of complexes should focus on the one-ligand intact complexes or making any mixed-ligand complex more water soluble, stable in aqueous solution, or designed to be rapidly taken up by diseased cells prior to hydrolysis.
Multifunctional and bioinspired titanium surface with multilayer nanofilms for novel dental implant applications
Authors: Wang Caiyun , Lu Ran , Cao Xu , Mu Yanting , Chen Su
Published: July 2024

Introduction: Smart multifunctional surfaces targeting intricate biological events or versatile therapeutic strategies are imminent to achieve long-term transmucosal implant success.

Methods: This study used dopamine (DA), graphene oxide (GO), and type IV collagen (COL-IV) to construct multilayer nanofilms (DGCn) based on their universal adhesive and biomimetic properties to design a versatile and bioactive titanium implant. The characterization of DGCn on different titanium surfaces was performed, and its loading capacity, release profile, in situ gene delivery, and in vitro biological properties were preliminarily evaluated.

Results: Our results demonstrate that hydrogenated TiO2 nanotubes (H) provide a better platform for the DGCn coating than machined Ti and air-TiO2 nanotubes. The H-DGC10 displayed the most stable surface with excellent loading capacity, sustained-release profile, and in situ gene transfection efficiency; this could be due to the high specific surface area of H and GO, as well as the functional groups in H, DA, and GO. Moreover, the H-DGC10 exhibited good biocompatibility for human oral epithelial cells and promoted the expression of integrin β4 and laminin 332, both being hemidesmosome-related proteins.

Discussion: Our findings suggest that H-DGCn can be designed as a smart multifunctional interface for titanium implants to achieve long-term transmucosal implant success and aid in versatile therapeutic strategies.
Histone deacetylase 8 promotes innate antiviral immunity through deacetylation of RIG-I
Authors: Zhang Huijun , Liu Tingli , Liu Xinhua , You Fenfen , Yang Jiaheng , Zhang Nan , Huang Ying , Liang Gaofeng
Published: July 2024

Histone deacetylates family proteins have been studied for their function in regulating viral replication by deacetylating non-histone proteins. RIG-I (Retinoic acid-inducible gene I) is a critical protein in RNA virus-induced innate antiviral signaling pathways. Our previous research showed that HDAC8 (histone deacetylase 8) involved in innate antiviral immune response, but the underlying mechanism during virus infection is still unclear. In this study, we showed that HDAC8 was involved in the regulation of vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV) replication. Over-expression of HDAC8 inhibited while knockdown promoted VSV replication. Further exploration demonstrated that HDAC8 interacted with and deacetylated RIG-I, which eventually lead to enhance innate antiviral immune response. Collectively, our data clearly demonstrated that HDAC8 inhibited VSV replication by promoting RIG-I mediated interferon production and downstream signaling pathway.