bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
DOENÇA TROFOBLÁSTICA GESTACIONAL: ASPECTOS FISIOPATOLÓGICOS E TRATAMENTO
Authors: Neto Francisco Leite do Amaral , Oliveira Guilherme Miranda de , Eigenheer Laura de Vasconcelos , Azevedo Stefany Abreu de , Eigenheer Arthur de Vasconcelos , Almeida Gabriel Torres Souza de , Ibiapina Maria de Lourdes Pereira , Gomes Vycthoria Stampini , Bezerra Thuane do Nascimento , Ribeiro Priscila Leite Loiola , Bezerra Thuane do Nascimento , Silva Graziella Viana da , Silva Marcos Fernandes da , Moraes Laura Paes , Freitas Ana Cristina Guedes de , Inacio Rafael de Oliveira , Cunha Ursula Amanda Sa da , Souza Vanessa de Oliveira Ferreira Borges de
Published: March 2024

Neste trabalho de revisão bibliográfica, o objetivo geral é fornecer uma análise abrangente e atualizada dos aspectos fisiopatológicos e tratamento da Doença Trofoblástica Gestacional (DTG). Os objetivos específicos buscam apresentar uma discussão crítica dos resultados encontrados para informar profissionais de saúde e contribuir com abordagens mais eficazes no manejo dessa condição clínica, além de aumentar a conscientização sobre a DTG e melhorar o suporte emocional e psicossocial às mulheres enfrentando essa doença. A DTG é uma condição rara, mas grave, que requer diagnóstico preciso e abordagem multidisciplinar. Os principais métodos de detecção inicial são a dosagem sérica de hCG e a ultrassonografia, sendo a análise histopatológica de biópsia endometrial necessária para confirmação diagnóstica. O tipo de DTG identificado é crucial para determinar a abordagem terapêutica mais adequada. O tratamento envolve cirurgia para remoção da placenta molar em molas hidatiformes completas e quimioterapia para o coriocarcinoma e o tumor trofoblástico do sítio placentário, apresentando geralmente resultados positivos com altas taxas de remissão e cura, embora o acompanhamento a longo prazo seja essencial para detecção de recorrências e complicações. Além dos aspectos fisiopatológicos e terapêuticos, o suporte emocional e psicológico é fundamental durante todo o processo de tratamento e recuperação, considerando o impacto significativo na saúde emocional das pacientes. Identificaram-se lacunas de conhecimento na literatura revisada, ressaltando a necessidade de pesquisas adicionais para aprofundar a compreensão da DTG, incluindo fatores de risco, patogênese, biomarcadores mais precisos e novas abordagens terapêuticas, a fim de melhorar o manejo e o prognóstico da doença. Em conclusão, esta revisão bibliográfica contribui para o conhecimento da DTG, destacando suas características, diagnóstico e tratamento, e enfatiza a importância de uma abordagem multidisciplinar para garantir cuidado adequado, considerando aspectos clínicos, emocionais e práticos das pacientes, além de incentivar novas pesquisas para aprimorar o cuidado dessas mulheres enfrentando essa condição complexa.
Perspectivas Atuais sobre Terapias para a Doença de Alzheimer: Uma Análise da Literatura Contemporânea
Authors: Pereira Levada Leonardo , Campos de Paiva Gabriela , De Melo Rocha Laura , Lucas Carneiro Ramos Pedro , Carlos Luzio Filho Antonio , Caroline Bennes Martelet Simões Jeniffer , Tino Barbosa Ferreira Isabella , Priscila Bezerra de Souza Alexia , Santos Arruda Luma , Felipe Martins Luzio Luis , Roberto Fuzari Silva João , Sobral Dias Jennifer , Filipe Modesto Ribeiro Cruz André , Rafaela Gomes Taneda Bruna , Siqueira leão Victoria
Published: March 2024

O artigo oferece uma revisão abrangente das estratégias terapêuticas atuais e emergentes para o tratamento da doença de Alzheimer (DA), uma condição neurodegenerativa cada vez mais prevalente em idosos. Destaca-se a complexidade multifacetada do tratamento, que abrange tanto abordagens farmacológicas quanto não farmacológicas. Os inibidores da acetilcolinesterase são comumente usados para melhorar a neurotransmissão colinérgica, enquanto a imunoterapia, incluindo vacinas contra o beta-amiloide, está em fase de testes clínicos. Além disso, são discutidos potenciais tratamentos como agentes antidiabéticos, psicodélicos serotoninérgicos e terapia genética. A inflamação é reconhecida como um componente crucial na patogênese da DA, e os anti-inflamatórios mostram promessa na redução da neuroinflamação. No entanto, persistem desafios, como a validação de resultados em humanos, a falta de biomarcadores confiáveis para o diagnóstico precoce e a necessidade de encontrar alvos terapêuticos eficazes que possam modificar a progressão da doença.
TUMORES CEREBRAIS PEDIÁTRICOS: UMA REVISÃO DOS DESAFIOS NO DIAGNÓSTICOS E TRATAMENTO
Authors: Melo Ana Beatriz Oliveira de , Nascimento Maria Eduarda Bezerra do , Ribeiro Maryana Soares , Ferreira José Alef Bezerra , Santos Bárbara Letícia da Silva , Mendes Paula Victoria da Silva
Published: March 2024

A incidência de tumores cerebrais em crianças tem despertado crescente atenção devido aos desafios únicos que apresentam no diagnóstico e tratamento. Este artigo propõe uma revisão abrangente desses desafios, explorando as complexidades no processo diagnóstico, as peculiaridades fisiopatológicas dessas neoplasias e as estratégias terapêuticas enfrentadas. Ao examinar criticamente esses aspectos, buscamos contribuir para uma compreensão mais profunda desses tumores pediátricos, visando aprimorar a eficácia das abordagens clínicas e proporcionar melhores perspectivas de tratamento para as crianças afetadas. Objetivo: O objetivo deste artigo é analisar de maneira abrangente os desafios enfrentados no diagnóstico e tratamento de tumores cerebrais pediátricos, explorando as nuances clínicas, fatores de risco e as complexidades terapêuticas associadas a essas neoplasias.  Metodologia: A coleta de dados, esta foi conduzida por meio dos bancos de dados: Base de Dados em Enfermagem (BDENF), Scientific Electronic Library Online (SCIELO), PubMed, Literatura Latino-Americana do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde (LILACS). Foram consultados diversos tipos de publicações, incluindo artigos científicos, monografias e revistas, com o objetivo de obter informações relevantes sobre o tema. Resultados e Discussão: A complexidade no diagnóstico precoce e tratamento eficaz de tumores cerebrais pediátricos. A diversidade dessas neoplasias, aliada às particularidades anatômicas e fisiológicas em crianças, ressalta a necessidade de abordagens multidisciplinares e personalizadas. A revisão evidencia a importância de estratégias terapêuticas como cirurgias, radioterapia e quimioterapia, além de sublinhar os desafios associados a possíveis sequelas e impactos na qualidade de vida. A discussão destaca a relevância de avanços na compreensão molecular desses tumores para direcionar terapias mais precisas. Essa análise visa contribuir para a otimização de práticas clínicas e o aprimoramento contínuo do manejo dessas condições complexas em pacientes pediátricos. Conclusão: Em conclusão, os tumores cerebrais pediátricos apresentam desafios únicos no diagnóstico e tratamento, demandando abordagens especializadas e multidisciplinares. A complexidade dessas condições ressalta a necessidade contínua de avanços na pesquisa, diagnóstico precoce e opções terapêuticas personalizadas para melhorar significativamente os resultados e a qualidade de vida das crianças afetadas. A colaboração entre profissionais de saúde, pesquisadores e comunidades é crucial para enfrentar esses desafios e promover progressos no campo da oncologia pediátrica cerebral.
Violence Against Children
Authors: Pillay Jace
Published: March 2024

Violence against children (VAC) is a global phenomenon that needs deliberate attention. Children exposed to violence in their families, communities, and schools in their early years are likely to maintain this cycle of violence in their youth and adult lives if no efforts are made to break this cycle. Taking this into consideration the author adopts a social-ecological theoretical perspective in exploring global, regional, and South African literature on the risks and causes of VAC as well as the protective factors that can prevent VAC. Embedding VAC within a social-ecological perspective warrants the need to explore it at four crucial levels, namely individual, relationships, community, and society. The literature review embodies the relevance of these four levels since all risk and causal factors of VAC are easily categorised in one or more of these levels. As such, the author provides a social-ecological perspective comprising all four levels that holistically address the prevention of VAC. The literature review indicated that many of the risks and causes of VAC are a common trend across countries even though it is more prevalent within African contexts. This suggests that the preventive measures discussed are likely to have global value.
Children’s Lives and Agency in the Agonistic First Century and New Testament Studies
Authors: Punt Jeremy
Published: March 2024

hile theoretical approaches attempt to map ancient childhood, the material and incidental nature of children’s lives in all their varieties and differences, are crucial for understanding ancient childhood. Recent investigations into children in their living environments have shown attention to their clothing, childhood care, social relations, leisure and play, health and disability, upbringing and schooling, and their experiences of death. Children’s lives and activities were framed also by the agonistic nature of first-century society, makingthem susceptible to structural violence in various ways. The purpose of the paper is to track and trace children’s experience and in particular their agency in the ancient Roman world that were often hostile to little lives and bodies, and to consider the value of such studies for the interpretation of the New Testament.
Indonesian Government Policy Regarding Working Hours for Indonesian Female Migrant Workers Abroad in the COVID-19 Pandemic Era
Authors: Rosalinda Henny , Hadi Rany Purnama , Andini Amalia Nur
Published: March 2024

Indonesia has been sending migrant workers since the 1970s and it is mostly dominated by women who work in the informal and low-skilled sectors such as domestic workers, child and elderly caretakers, or factory workers. The economic issue has become the biggest driving factor for these workers to work abroad, in addition to social and cultural factors. During the COVID-19 pandemic, migrant women experienced significant impacts, especially changes to increasingly longer working hours. This research aims to identify COVID-19 on Indonesian female migrant workers and produce policy recommendations that protect women's work rights. This research design is qualitative research with data collection methods through literature study and in-depth interviews with Indonesian female migrant workers abroad. Based on research results, during the pandemic many Indonesian migrant workers worked longer than the applicable standard working hours, approximately more than 15 hours per day. However, there are no clear rules or forms of protection that guarantee the welfare of Indonesian migrant workers by increasing working hours beyond the established standards.
Causes and Consequences of Cyberbullying Against Women in Bangladesh: A Comprehensive Study.
Authors: Amin Ruhul
Published: March 2024

Cyberbullying has emerged as a significant threat to women in Bangladesh, with the digital realm becoming a new battleground for harassment and intimidation. With the rapid advancement and widespread integration of information and communication technology (ICT), a unique form of wrongdoing has emerged within the virtual realm of the internet. This phenomenon, commonly referred to as cyberbullying, has gained widespread prevalence, particularly on social media platforms, where individuals readily participate in activities such as verbal abuse, dissemination of false information, and propagation of hate speech. In the context of Digital Bangladesh, where the use of the internet and social media is experiencing rapid growth, cyberbullying has become a frequent and noteworthy occurrence. The consequences of cyberbullying are enduring and multifaceted. This article seeks to explore the global issue of cyberbullying, with a specific focus on the situation in Digital Bangladesh, particularly concerning women. The primary aim of this article is to scrutinize cyberbullying, comprehending its underlying causes and investigating its widespread consequences. Additionally, the article directs attention to the legislative measures in Bangladesh designed to address this global issue and examines how the country is addressing cyberbullying in the current and forthcoming periods. The insights derived from this study can serve as a valuable reference for young individuals, educators, lawmakers, advocates, and concerned citizens, offering them a comprehensive understanding of the prevailing cyberbullying landscape in Digital Bangladesh.
Analisis Kesulitan Mahasiswa Matematika Dalam Integral Dasar
Authors: Garak Siprianus Suban
Published: March 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui sejauhmana kesulitan mahasiswa dalam menyelesaikan soal-soal teknik integral dasar.  Data diperoleh melalui test dan wawancara.  Validasi data dilakukan dengan teknik triangulasi dan perpanjangan keikutsertaan.  Selanjutnya analisis data dilakukan secara deskrptif kualitatif dengan metode induktif.

Hasil penelitian mengungkapkan kesulitan utama mahasiswa dalam menyelesaikan soal-soal teknik integral dasar adalah kesulitan dalam membedakan bentuk-bentuk integral.  Kebanyakan mahasiswa masih mengalami kendala dalam membedakan bentuk-bentuk  integral seperti , dan .  Hal ini terjadi karena ketiga bentuk tersebut kelihatan hampir sama jika dinyatakan dalam soal-soal.  Kebanyakan mahasiswa mengarahkan penyelesaian dari bentuk  kedalam bentuk  dan .   atau sebaliknya mereka menggunakan metode penyelesaian dari  untuk soal-soal bentuk  dan  ,.  Kebanyakan mahasiswa juga tidak mampu membedakan bentuk   yang dinyatakan dalam pembilang dan penyebut dengan bentuk dan .   Dengan demikian sering diperoleh hasil  dari   dalam bentuk logaritma natural dan arcus tangen.
Analisis Faktor-Faktor Yang Mempengaruhi Kualitas Pembangunan Manusia Di Sumatera Utara Tahun 2019-2022 Dengan Menggunakan Analisis Jalur
Authors: Tarigan Enita Dewi
Published: March 2024

Pembangunan manusia merupakan suatu proses perubahan yang bertujuan untuk mencapai masyarakat yang lebih baik, berkeadilan, berdaya saing, maju dan sejahtera. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis  pengaruh Angka Harapan Hidup, Harapan Lama Sekolah, Pengeluaran per Kapita dan Tingkat Kemiskinan terhadap Indeks Pembangunan Manusia di Provinsi Sumatera Utara pada tahun 2019-2022. Indeks pembangunan manusia digunakan sebagai variabel dependen yang mencerminkan tingkat pembangunan manusia di wilayah tersebut. Dalam penelitian ini digunakan metode analisis jalur dengan menggunakan Sofware SPSS Version 26. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan adanya pengaruh yang signifikan secara simultan antara variabel angka harapan hidup, harapan lama sekolah, pengeluaran per kapita, dan tingkat kemiskianan terhadap indeks pembangunan manusia Y  = 0.271 X₁ +0.249 X₂ + 0.612 X₃ − 0.182 Z + 0.035. Faktor yang paling mempengaruhi indeks pembangunan manusia adalah pengeluaran per kapita. Pengaruh simultan adalah sebesar 96,5%  dan sisanya 0,035% dijelaskan oleh variabel lain yang tidak terdapat dalam penelitian.
Studi Baja Karbon Rendah Terhadap Laju Korosi
Authors: Kusumawati Erna Dwi , Fahriani Vera Pangni
Published: March 2024

Korosi merupakan masalah yang serius dalam bahan logam, korosi dapat dikatakan terjadinya penurunan kualitas logam akibat reaksi kimia dengan lingkungannya terutama melalui proses elektrokimia yang melibatkan anoda, katoda, dan elektrolit. Korosi dapat merugikan secara teknis, dan mengurangi sifat logam mekanis ini terjadi pada berbagai jenis dalam konstruksi, kendaraan, hingga peralatan elektronik hal ini dikarenakan oleh faktor lingkungan seperti lingkungan asam yang dapat mempercepat korosi. Perlindungan korosi terhadap baja karbon rendah sangat penting dengan menggunakan metode perlindungan termasuk pelapisan permukaan, penggunaan inhibitor korosi. Studi ini menggunakan metode literatur dengan mengumpulkan data dari berbagai jurnal yang telah dipublikasikan. Penelitian dilakukan menggunakan elektrokimia dan uji berat hilang untuk memahami perilaku korosi baja kerbon rendah dalam berbagai kondisi, dan memberikan wawasan mengenai bagaimana melakukan penelitian ilmiah terkait dengan sifat dan perlindungan logam terhadap korosi. Sehingga perlindungan korosi pada baja karbon rendah perlu diterapkan secara efektif untuk mengurangi kerusakan dan memperpanjang umur produk logam tersebut.
YARWEB: WEB-BASED GENERIC YARA RULE GENERATOR
Authors: Mr. Shreyas Biju Nair  , Mr. Laalas Tadavarthy  , Mr. Kailas M K  , Mr. Gowrishankar T O
Published: March 2024

In the modern 21st century, surfing the internet has become difficult due to the rise of malware and adware. Sensitive information is often a risk to be stored without encryption. If malware does infiltrate, devising a solution to mitigate the risks is difficult and tiresome. The proposed framework presents a web-based approach to automatically generate a YARA rule for a malicious file uploaded by the user. Since it is a search engine-based model, it becomes extremely portable and useful. The testing of this prototype depicts that it is fully capable of detecting malicious samples with an average accuracy of 0.80.
KEYWORDS—Malware Analysis, YARA Rules, Generic Rules, Malicious Strings, Fully Automated.
Predicting Elicited Imitation Performance from Complexity, Accuracy and Fluency (CAF) of L2 Oral Production
Authors: Albarqi Ghadah
Published: March 2024

The Elicited Imitation Test (EIT) is a testing tool that has been used to measure the second language (L2) proficiency for L2 research. The EIT construct is, nevertheless, still not comprehensively investigated in EFL contexts. This study aims to contribute to this field by examining the extent to which complexity (indexed by lexical diversity, mean length of utterance), accuracy (percentage of error-free clauses) and fluency (breakdown, self-repair, speed) (CAF) can predict EIT performance in a Saudi context. A total of 66 learners were recruited to narrate picture stories. Multiple regression analysis was employed to answer the research questions. The findings show that speed fluency, filled pauses, and accuracy are key indicators of EIT performance. This implies that faster and more accurate L2 speech with fewer pauses is likely associated with a better EIT performance. Additionally, the data highlights the validity of EIT as an assessment instrument across various linguistic settings.
Approaches and Limitations of L2 Textbook Evaluation Research
Authors: Kalfut Thamer
Published: March 2024

The evaluation of L2 textbooks is an important aspect of curriculum development in L2 learning and teaching. It has been the subject of research since the 1970s. A large number of studies have been conducted to investigate the language skills, linguistic elements, or/and social factors presented in textbooks. However, even so, the issue of evaluation research approaches has not received very much critical attention. As a result, this research project is concerned with the methodology used in textbook research. It aims to provide an overview of current approaches to L2 textbook evaluation research, as well to highlight their major limitations. It reviews research methods used in previous studies targeting textbooks from grade one to grade twelve in various countries and reveals two main approaches. The first approach seeks to conduct a thorough assessment of one specific English textbook. L2 material researchers often use a Likert scale checklist to investigate the strengths and weaknesses of an entire English language textbook. The second approach evaluates an English textbook from a micro perspective, with a particular emphasis on one single aspect of it, such as reading or writing. These findings may help us to better understand current evaluation approaches used by textbook researchers and their limitations. It shows what needs to be done to improve this evaluation process in the future.
Application of Multi-Temporal Landsat Imagery and GIS in Analyzing Land Use/Cover Changes in Abakaliki Local Government Area, Ebonyi State, Nigeria From 2000 to 2022
Authors: Onuegbu Francis E. , Egbu Anthony U.
Published: March 2024

Land use land cover (LULC) change analysis is critical for understanding the effects of human activities on the environment. This study applied object-based image classification to High-Resolution Multi-Temporal Landsat imagery to analyse the LULC patterns in Abakaliki Local Government Area, Ebonyi State, Nigeria  between 2000 and 2022. . Classification accuracies were validated using ground-reference data, yielding overall accuracy exceeding 95% for both time periods. Results revealed significant alterations in LULC composition over the 22-year interval. Specifically, vegetation cover declined substantially from 65.1% to 25.54% as bare land and built-up area expanded dramatically, increasing their coverage by over 25% each. These quantified shifts provide clear evidence of intensive urbanization and associated deforestation impacts. The high-fidelity LULC maps produced establish an empirical baseline for ongoing monitoring of environmental changes in the study area. Discriminating four classes with high classification performance (user's/producer's accuracy 87-100%) confirms the robustness of the object-based methodology. Key recommendations stemming from this research include leveraging the spatial datasets to model ecological effects and inform conservation planning through evidence-based strategies. Regular repetition of the mapping process is also advised to continuously track landscape transformations, assess policy interventions and guide development initiatives amid ongoing urban growth pressures across Ebonyi State, Nigeria.

 

Received: 10 January 2023 / Accepted: 25 February 2024 / Published: 6 March 2024
PENGEMBANGAN KAPASITAS SUMBER DAYA MANUSIA DALAM MEMBANGUN PELAYANAN PUBLIK PRIMA DI LINGKUNGAN PEMERINTAHAN DAERAH KOTA BANDUNG
Authors: Rusmanto Wieky
Published: March 2024

Developing the quality of Human Resources is essential to realizing excellent public services. Based on this understanding, this article intends to describe and analyze the process of developing Human Resources capacity in building excellent public services in Bandung. The research method used is a qualitative research method with a descriptive approach. The research results show that efforts to develop human resource capacity in realizing excellent public services are shown through three stages: First, building knowledge about public services for local government officials in the local government environment in Bandung City. Second, building skills in providing excellent service for citizens in Bandung. Third, building a friendly and service-oriented attitude and behavior for the regional government apparatus of Bandung. These three efforts are expected to be able to realize excellent service in the city of Bandung through the process of developing human resources for government officials in the regional government of the city of Bandung.
 
Keywords: Organizational Capacity; Human Resources; Public Services.
EFEKTIVITAS LAYANAN M-PASPOR DALAM MEWUJUDKAN ZONA INTEGRITAS WILAYAH BIROKRASI BERSIH DAN MELAYANI PADA KANTOR IMIGRASI KELAS I TPI PEKANBARU
Authors: Yuliana Rima , Heriyanto Meyzi , Meilani Nur Laila
Published: March 2024

Public service is one of the main roles of government, since government has existed to meet the interests and needs of society or its members throughout history. This includes various activities carried out by public bureaucratic institutions to meet the various needs and interests of the user community. In this regard, to improve the quality of service and create a Clean and Serving Bureaucratic Area (WBBM) in processing passports, the TPI Pekanbaru Class I Immigration Office launched an innovation that can help the public manage services more effectively and efficiently. The innovation is in the form of the M-Paspor application which is designed as an innovation service in mobile form. The aim of this research is to analyze the effectiveness of the M-Passport service in realizing a Clean and Serving Bureaucratic Regional Integrity Zone at the TPI Pekanbaru Class I Immigration Office and to analyze the inhibiting factors in implementing the M-Passport service in realizing a Clean and Serving Bureaucratic Regional Integrity Zone TPI Pekanbaru Class I Immigration Office. The theory used is Suwarto's Effectiveness Theory in Ramayanti, 2022. The research method used is qualitative, explanatory. The results of this research are that the M-Passport service implemented by the Pekanbaru City TPI Class I Immigration Office in realizing a Clean and Serving Bureaucratic Regional Integrity Zone has been running effectively. However, several improvements are still needed to implement several things so that they run in accordance with the main objective of establishing the service.
 
Keywords: Effectiveness; Public Services; M-Passport; WBBM; Integrity Zone.
EVALUASI KEBIJAKAN TENTANG PENYELENGGARAAN PERHUBUNGAN PADA PELAYANAN ANGKUTAN UMUM PENUMPANG DI KOTA CIMAHI
Authors: Zulfikar Waluyo , Prayoga Indra Aditya
Published: March 2024

The policy regarding the implementation of transportation in Cimahi City does not specifically regulate passenger public transport services so that it is suspected to be the cause of the poor operation of passenger public transportation in Cimahi City. This study aims to analyze data and information so as to get an overview of policy evaluation regarding the implementation of transportation in Cimahi City with case studies on passenger public transport services. The method used is a case study with a qualitative approach. Data collection techniques used are observation, interviews and documentation studies. Checking the validity of the data is done by triangulation. Data analysis was carried out including the stages of data reduction, data presentation, and conclusions or verification. Based on the research results, a clearer picture is obtained that passenger public transport services in Cimahi City are measured by effectiveness factors based on quality, quantity and time, efficiency of available resources, adequacy of policies in overcoming problems, equity of services and policy benefits, government responsiveness to problems arising from the implementation of policies, and the accuracy of policy targets in achieving policy objectives has not run optimally. Observing the results of the research, it is hoped that policy makers in Cimahi City will be able to review regulations and reformulate more specific policies that specifically address passenger public transport services. In addition, it is recommended to develop a Smart Passenger Public Transport System based on information and communication technology which can be used as an alternative solution.
 
Keywords: Policy Evaluation; Implementation of Transportation; Passenger Public Transport Services
Diachronic Analysis of the Profane Words in English Song Lyrics: A Computational Linguistics Perspective
Authors: Muhammad Mazura Mastura , Goyak Flora , Zaini Muhamad Fadzllah , Abdelkhalek Ibrahim Wesam Mohamed
Published: March 2024

This diachronic study aims to explore the linguistic phenomena of the verb f-word in English song lyrics across genres and time via various corpus computational tools. A specialised corpus named Diachronic Corpus of English Song Lyrics (DCOESL) consisting of Country, Pop, Rhythm and Blues (R&B), and Rock genres from the years 1960 to 2009, was built for the analysis. Linguistics analysis of English song lyrics corpus was used as the research design. Computational corpus instruments were adopted to generate data. The findings reveal that corpus computational tools it has provided an avenue for researchers to explore languages across time. Additionally, the study shows that f-word in English song lyrics experience ascending trend since the 1980s, with highest occurrences in R&B (38pmw). F-word in DCOESL has strong collocational strength with personal pronoun me (17321pmw), MI=3.442. Personal pronoun me is very significant to the node f-word, T-score=3.274. F-word in DCOESL has highest significant lexical association with f-word in the spoken register of COCA, G2COCASPOKEN=102.40, df=1, p<.0001. It exhibits that the highest occurrences of f-word in DCOESL reflects social actions and a high preference for simple present tense, and simple sentence structure. In conclusion, the computational corpus analysis of f-word in English song lyrics has found that f-word prominently co-occur with personal pronoun in simple sentence structure and in simple present tense, in order to mirror English conversational discourse. The implication of this study is English song lyrics, especially from R&B genre, are a potentially authentic corpus resource for exploring spoken English.
CEFR for Languages and Its Effective Implementation in Secondary Schools in Malaysia
Authors: Md Nawawi Norshaidatul , Zuhaimi Natasha , Sabu Khairunisa , Mahamud Nur Siti Rozaialaina , Moh Nasir Nur Afiqah
Published: March 2024

The implementation and development of the Common European Framework of References (CEFR) have received recognition and enthusiasm in language learning globally. The purpose of the present study, therefore, is to investigate the effectiveness of the implementation of CEFR reference of language in other countries generally as well as in the Malaysian secondary schools specifically. The evaluation of Malaysian teachers’ perceptions toward the implementation of CEFR is substantially important to carry out the significant problems of implementing the framework. A systematic literature review was done to several research studies in Asian and especially Malaysia to achieve the fundamental research objectives. Despite the several challenges faced by English Second Language (ESL) teachers in implementing the framework. Therefore, it was found that CEFR has potentially improved in the language learning context.
Group dynamic assessment of the listening skill A ZPD-based Study of Iranian TOEFL iBT Candidates
Authors: Ghaemi Hamed , Houshangi Malihe
Published: March 2024

The present study was an attempt to assess, diagnose, and enhance the listening skill of Iranian TOEFL iBT candidates through Group Dynamic Assessment (G-DA). An interactionist format of dynamic assessment was conducted in the present study. Twenty participants took part in the G-DA program which lasted for nine weeks; one week for the pre-test; seven weeks for the enrichment mediation program; and one week for the post-test. The study revealed a significant difference between the participants’ pre-test (non-dynamic) and post-test (dynamic) scores. The learning potential score (LPS) differentiated among the learners with similar pre-test scores. Finally, the analysis of the participants’ interactions with the mediator along with the LPS score helped the mediator to have a thorough diagnosis of each participant’s weaknesses regarding different sub-skills included in the listening section of the TOEFL iBT test. Consequently, the mediator was able to develop more fine-tuned individualized learning plans and materials for the participants.
Exploring the redesign value of Chinese traditional Auspicious patterns in the context of modern design
Authors: Sun Jing , Ab Aziz Arbaiyah
Published: March 2024

Chinese traditional auspicious patterns have a history of thousands of years since primitive times. After the Ming Dynasty, auspicious patterns with multi-element combinations appeared and were widely used in people's lives, but nowadays, their application in life is very scarce. Because their style no longer aligns with the modern aesthetic, they must be redesigned. This paper studies the transformation from traditional Chinese auspicious patterns to modern patterns, mainly using qualitative research, expert interviews, studio research, and questionnaires. The three principles of Chinese traditional auspicious pattern redesign and the APR four-step method summarized in this study can provide a reference value for other auspicious pattern redesigns. It is conducive to their promotion and application to promote the application of auspicious patterns in daily life.
Learning stations in enhancing remedial pupils’ basic numeracy post-pandemic: A case study
Authors: Fu Sai Hoe , Adnan Norhayati , Yee Siew Len @ Nurul Syakina , Tahil Dalmansa , Tiong Lung Lung
Published: March 2024

This case study aims to explore the usage of learning stations to teach basic numeracy and to engage level one remedial pupils to learn basic numeracy after pandemic. After the pandemic, many factors will determine whether remedial pupils struggle to grasp basic numeracy skills, especially in light of the new educational norm that the COVID-19 pandemic has provoked. However, learning stations can assess pupils’ understanding through its unique features, improving pupil’s learning numeracy, especially in this post-pandemic COVID-19. Data was collected from three remedial officers via interview and five remedial primary level one pupils in Sandakan, Sabah through observations. On top of that, analysis of documents such as APDM data and numeracy screening data were performed to gain a comprehensive picture of this usage of learning stations. Findings reveal that learning stations were potentially useful to teach basic numeracy for that remedial primary level one pupil, in particular, 30.95% of the remedial pupils passed the numeracy screening test after learning at the learning stations. At the end of this study, that remedial pupil was able to achieve the learning goals through learning stations.
Social Media Use for Youth Mental Health Awareness and Help-Seeking Attitudes: A Systematic Review
Authors: Mohamad Idzreen Nur Fathennadwa , Abd Mubin Nur Nadia
Published: March 2024

This study provides a systematic review of literature related to social media use for youth mental health awareness and help-seeking attitudes. By adopting the Scientific Procedures and Rationales for Systematic Literature Reviews (SPAR-4-SLR) protocol, 1418 peer-reviewed articles published in academic journals between January 2018 and February 2023 were identified and acquired from Google Scholar and Web of Science databases using keyword searching techniques. The retrieved articles were then organized and purified to exclude the articles that did not meet the inclusion criteria. Of these, only12 articles were eligible for evaluation, using content analysis and thematic analysis. In the context of mental health, our review revealed two themes of social media use, which were for seeking mental health information and seeking emotional support. It was also found that social media use has the potential to enhance mental health awareness and shape positive help-seeking attitudes among youth. Research gaps were identified in relation to the mediation mechanism of mental health awareness through which social media use is related to help-seeking attitudes, particularly in the context of a specific social media visual platform like Instagram. Derived from these findings, we offer research directions to further investigate the role of Instagram in developing youth help-seeking attitudes via mental health awareness.
Environment Education for Sustainable Development (SD) Among Primary School Teachers
Authors: Yaacob Asmanira , Abdullah Norazilawati
Published: March 2024

Environment Education is a priority for sustainable development at primary school level in line with UNESCO to produce citizens with sustainable lifestyles. This study aims to identify the level of knowledge, attitude and practice/behaviour among primary school teachers regarding the environmental education for sustainable development. It then also analysed the relationship between the level of knowledge, attitude and practice/behavior of sustainable development. Data were obtained quantitatively through a questionnaire survey where 300 teachers were randomly selected to be involved in this survey. The result showed that the level of knowledge of sustainable development among primary school teachers is high with the mean value of 3.80. The level of attitude sustainable development is also at a high level with the mean at 3.70 meanwhile the level of practice/behavior, sustainable development at moderate level with the mean of 3.25. This study also revealed that there is a strong and significant relationship between the level of knowledge and attitude of sustainable development primary school teachers with r -value at 0.765. There is a weak correlation between the level of teacher’s attitude and their practice/behavior with r -value at 0.455. It clearly showed that higher knowledge influences the attitudes of primary school teachers for sustainable development. At the other point, higher knowledge and attitude is not a guarantee towards positive practice/behavior for sustainable development among primary school teachers. This situation needs improvement and an effective way to produce today's generation that loves their environment and nature. Teachers as an educator became a front liner group for making sure environment education is successful at primary school level.
Construction of Basic Teaching Organization Construction Model under the background of Medical Practitioner qualification Examination in China
Authors: Cuiping Jia , Tan Wee Hoe , Jingwen Zhang , Xinyan Zhang , Lina Zhang
Published: March 2024

The medical practitioner qualification examination serves as an admittance standard to assess the ability of medical graduates to practice medicine in China. Ensuring the quality of medical professionals and selecting talents fairly requires improving the teaching level of medical universities. This paper studies the key concepts, major theories of basic teaching organizations, and investigates the current situation of basic teaching organizations in medical colleges and universities. Intervention measures were taken based on the actual situation of the schools to observe the effectiveness of basic teaching organization and the exam-taking ability of licensed doctors. By utilizing management by objectives (MBO) and learning organization theories, the study constructs a learning basic teaching organization model. This model aims to enhance lecturers' enthusiasm for teaching, teaching ability, and teaching quality while improving the learning attitude, behavior, and exam-taking ability of medical students, the ultimate goal is to increase the passing rate of medical students.
Tahap Pengetahuan Guru Bahasa Melayu terhadap Pendekatan Didik Hibur di Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan
Authors: Mohamad Arifin Muhammad Airil , Muhd Zulkipli Noor Zuhidayah
Published: March 2024

Kajian ini bertujuan untuk mengenal pasti tahap pengetahuan pendekatan didik hibur dalam kalangan guru bahasa Melayu di Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (SJK). Pendekatan kuantitatif dengan reka bentuk tinjauan telah digunakan dalam kajian ini. Pemilihan responden kajian dilaksanakan menggunakan kaedah pensampelan bertujuan melibatkan 35 orang guru bahasa Melayu yang mengajar di SJK daerah Cameron Highlands. Instrumen utama kajian ialah soal selidik. Data telah dianalisis menggunakan analisis deskriptif. Hasil analisis mendapati tahap pengetahuan guru mengenai pendekatan didik hibur semasa sesi pengajaran dan pembelajaran adalah pada tahap sederhana (min = 3.19). Kesimpulannya, tahap pengetahuan pendekatan didik hibur dalam kalangan guru masih berada pada tahap sederhana. Bahkan, tahap pengetahuan guru mengenai pendekatan ini dipengaruhi oleh pelbagai faktor termasuklah opsyen guru, kemudahan infrastrukur demografi dan suasana sekolah. Implikasi kajian ialah dapat membantu pelbagai pihak dalam meningkatkan kemahiran pedagogi pengajaran terutamanya pendekatan didik hibur dalam kalangan guru bahasa Melayu di SJK.
Taro (Colocasia esculenta) and sea grapes (Caulerpa lentillifera) as potential materials for making bioplastic
Authors:   Hilongos National Vocational School, Hilongos Leyte, Philippines, Saray Izel Joy , Fuentes Aileen Grace ,   Hilongos National Vocational School, Hilongos Leyte, Philippines, Casinillo Leomarich ,   Visayas State University, Baybay City, Leyte, Philippines
Published: March 2024

Plastic pollution has become a global concern, and the country Philippines is one of the plastic waste generators worldwide. The accumulation of non-recyclable, single-use plastics threatens marine life and contributes to global warming. This study aimed to contribute to reducing plastic pollution and provide insights into sustainable alternatives to single-use plastics. Hence, this research explores the potential of bioplastics as an alternative to traditional plastics. Specifically, this study primarily focused on developing bioplastics using taro and sea grapes as raw materials to provide an eco-friendly alternative to traditional plastics. The researcher aimed to investigate three different concentrations of bioplastic made from taro and sea grapes and evaluate their tensile strength, water absorbency, and biodegradability. The findings revealed that the second sample, consisting of 20 grams of taro starch, 15 mL of sea grape extract, two tablespoons of vinegar, 7.5 mL of glycerine, and 40 mL of water, exhibits the best outcome regarding its tensile strength, water absorbency, and biodegradability. Based on the results, the researchers concluded that bioplastics derived from taro starch and sea grape extract possess promising properties. The study highlights the importance of optimizing the concentration of raw materials to achieve desired characteristics in bioplastic production.
The Need and Effectiveness of Form Two Algebraic Expression Training Module
Authors: Foo Jing Yao , Abdullah Mohd Faizal Nizam Lee , Adenan Nur Hamiza , Hoo Wai Yee
Published: March 2024

The aims of the study are to determine the need and effectiveness of Algebraic Expression Training Module (Mi-T2) in improving Form Two students’ higher order thinking skills. The level of thinking skill of Malaysian students is still low. A descriptive study and quasi-experimental study was conducted at a secondary school in Perak in order to determine the need and effectiveness of Mi-T2 module. Questionnaires about the need of Mi-T2 training module, pre-test and post-test were the instruments being used in the study. The school teacher provided responses by completing questionnaires to determine the need of module. A control group and experimental group were selected from the Form Two classes to be the sample study. They had to answer the instruments pre-test and post-test before and after the treatment. The findings showed that 80% mathematics teachers indicated that there is a need for the Mi-T2 training module. The comparison of the mean scores for the experimental group and control group showed that there was a significant improvement in the post-test result, but the increase of the mean score for the experimental group was higher which from 50.87% to 78.27%. In conclusion, the study shows that there is a need of Mi-T2 training module and the training module can help the students to master the topic of algebraic more effectively. It is in the hope that Mi-T2 training module can be used extensively to help more students in mastering the concept of algebra more effectively and improving their thinking skill.
Development of a Platform for STEM Teaching and Learning Resource Materials in the field of Discrete Mathematics
Authors: Zaman Suhaida Shahar , Raja Maamor Shah Raja Noor Farah Azura , Puteh Marzita , Rejeki Sri
Published: March 2024

Past studies have found that there are constraints on teachers in developing teaching and learning (TnL) resources to implement STEM education in the classroom. Based on this issue, this research has developed a platform containing a variety of STEM TnL resource materials that focus on the field of Discrete Mathematics learning. This field of study is an area of learning in KSSM Mathematics for form four students. It encompasses three titles, namely Logical Reasoning, Operations on Sets, and Network in Graph Theory. Discrete Mathematics was the focus in the development of this platform as it is often considered difficult for students to understand. Additionally, as teachers find it challenging to find suitable learning materials to get students to be more interested. The wide range of TnL STEM source materials contained in this platform makes it easier for teachers to choose and apply them in TnL. The ADDIE model was used as the development model for this platform. This model is among the most systematic and effective development models, consisting of five phases, i.e. analysis, design, and development, implementation, and evaluation. The platform was developed using an interactive multimedia medium that makes learning fun for students.
A Need Analysis for the Development of Physics Game-based Interactive Module in Matriculation College
Authors: Malek Nurul Ain , Abdullah Nurul Syafiqah Yap , Mat Darus Mazlina , Nursulistiyo Eko
Published: March 2024

Online interactive modules encourage active student involvement in the classroom and fulfil student needs of various levels of mastery during learning, because the modules can be accessed anywhere and anytime. The aim of this study was to conduct a need analysis to obtain the information from matriculation college lecturers for the purpose of developing game-based interactive modules among Matriculation Programme students. A survey was carried out to gain relevant information from 25 lecturers who teach Physics DP014 course at seven matriculation colleges. The questionnaire comprised primary constructs related to demographics, eliciting topics with the most difficulties, the need to develop a game-based interactive module, the use of the internet and electronic devices and the factors that make game-based interactive modules suitable for matriculation colleges. The data were analysed descriptively to obtain the percentage and mean values for all the constructs. The results showed that there is a need to develop game-based interactive modules among Matriculation Programme students, especially for critical topics which are difficult for students to master. This need analysis study can provide preliminary information related to the development of game-based interactive modules to help in improving the achievement of Matriculation Programme students in Physics subject.
Analysis of the Relationship Between the Psychosocial Learning Environment and Learning Styles to The Achievement of Form Four Additional Mathematics
Authors: Isa Nur Haslisa , Adnan Mazlini , Abdullah Mohd Faizal Nizam Lee , Jamaan Elita Zusi
Published: March 2024

This study was aimed to determine the relationship of psychosocial learning environment, learning styles with the Additional Mathematics achievement besides to identify psychosocial differences in the learning environments and learning styles by gender and school type in achievement. Quantitative approaches with a survey design used for this study. About 205 form four Additional Mathematics students from 13 secondary schools in Setiu district were chosen using strata sampling methods. Research instrument are ‘What is Happening in This Classroom’ (WIHIC) and Dunn and Dunn learning styles. Data analysed using descriptive to describe the level of perception about psychosocial learning environment and the most dominant learning style while inferential analysis involved the MANOVA and Spearman’s Rho correlation test. The findings showed that the students’ familiarity had the highest level of perception while the emotional category learning styles was the dominant of the students. The conclusion that students from Boarding Schools are concerned with the aspects of relationship with each other compared the students in other schools. The learning style in three types of schools showed no significant differences in gender and school type. Spearman’s Rho correlation analysis showed that was significant relationship between psychosocial learning environments with achievement while no significant relationship between learning styles with achievement. The conclusion, psychosocial learning environment and learning style are elements that need to be attention to enhance the achievement. The implicates of the study are the psychosocial need to be focus to improve the achievement of this subjects.