bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Participatory Approach in Teaching Reading Comprehension
Authors: Amal Ebrahem Hassan Bedalla  , Mardiya Abobaker Yousef Elzouki
Published: January 2024

English language became one of the most powerful languages in the world and one of the most commonly spoken languages, and the majority of global communities utilized it as a communication tool. To acquire these language learners should start with four skills: speaking, reading, writing, and listening.

Reading is one of the greatest and most thorough methods to learn science and other fields. The researchers began investigating all potential alternatives in an effort to enhance reading comprehension, raise student engagement, and assist students in developing their reading comprehension abilities. They also looked at how reading content impacts understanding in order to improve comprehension and make reading more applicable to daily life. The goal of the study was to ascertain the impact of interactive reading on the development of reading comprehension and to create a framework that would aid students in conceptualizing the participatory approach to teach reading comprehension, which is based on participatory learning theory (PLA). This framework took the form of a collaborative teaching and learning strategy that included a forum, insight, interaction, and task.

This paper studied a method of teaching -Participatory Teaching Approach- and apply it on teaching reading comprehension which is a part of the four skills. Based on participatory language teaching, the content of the material goes back to social contexts involving not only sociopolitical issues, but also students’ academic and personal goals.

The study was conducted at middle -school in Tobruk. The sample consisted of (36) students, divided into two groups, with (18) students for each group, and the theory was applied into one of the two groups. Based on the questionnaire for both students and teachers and the results of the statistical analysis of the questionnaire. The result shows that; there are no statistically significant differences between the use of participatory learning in teaching reading comprehension and the achievement of the educational level of middle-school students in this school. Students in both groups have positive attitude towards the use of the traditional way and the PLA.

And the explanation for that are both ways are effective in improving reading comprehension skill for middle-class students.
تأثير وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي الحديثة على ثقافة الاستهلاك في المجتمع الليبي
Authors: أ.سعيدة محمد حسن الداقل
Published: January 2024

هدف البحث إلـى معرفة تأثير وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي الحديثة علـى ثقافة الاستهلاك، والكشف على معوقات نجاح التسويق عبر وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي الحديثة، اعتمد البحث علـى المنهج الوصفي الذي يهتم بدراسة الظـواهـر السلوكية في بيئتها الطبيعية لمعرفة أسبابها ووضع الحلول المناسبة لها، و توصل البحث إلى مجموعة من النتائج أهمها: إن الـفئة التـي ينتمي إليها الفرد لها دور في زيادة او قلة الاستهلاك، وأن لمواقع التواصل الاجتماعي انعكاسات سلبية تؤثر على ثقافة الاستهلاك ترجع لطبيعة استخدام هذه المواقع ، كما أن مواقع التواصل الاجتماعـي تعد أسهل وسيلة لشراء أي سلعة تم عرضها وإرسال إعلانات عنها.
The Effect of Adding Barley and Oats Husks Ashes on the Properties of Ordinary Portland cement
Authors: Masuoda Farhat  , Taha Abdullah  , Fares Fenniche  , Hassina Hadj Kouider
Published: January 2024

In this scientific study, the researcher’s analysed agricultural waste materials, namely barley husk ash (BHA) and oats husk ash (OHA), as possible substitutes for ordinary Portland cement (OPC). The primary aim was to improve OPC production capacity while mitigating ecological and economic problems linked with traditional OPC production. A range of cement blends, comprising different proportions (0, 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 wt. %) of BHA or OHA additives in OPC, were prepared and analysed.

Raw material analysis was conducted through X-ray fluorescence technique (XRF), complying with established standards. Cement mixes, resulting from the blends, were scrutinised for their cementing properties and mechanical performance according to international standards. The properties analysed were standard water of consistency (WOC), bulk density, apparent porosity and compressive strength after a hydration period of 28 days. A 15% ash inclusion resulted in the maximum compressive strength of hardened cement pastes, specifically, a 42% increase for reinforcing with BHA (strength value rose from 358 to 510 Kg/cm3) and a 38% increase in strength value for OHA incorporation (strength value increased from 340 to 470 Kg/cm3).

The study's findings showed that the incorporation of 15-20 wt. % of BHA or OHA led to a substantial improvement in the cementing properties examined. It is noteworthy that BHA was found to be more advantageous as cement mixes containing BHA demonstrated superior cementing properties in comparison to the other investigated samples. The superior performance of the cement blends can be attributed to the relatively higher pozzolanic nature demonstrated by BHA, which had a positive impact overall.
دور القائد السياسي في السياسة الخارجية الليبية
Authors: د. أحمد مفتاح الفلاق  , د. خيرية محمد الدغيلي
Published: January 2024

للقائد السياسي دور كبير في نجاح سياسة بلاده الخارجية والعكس عند غياب هذا الدور، كما أن القائد الناجح هو الذي يستطيع الابتعاد عن عواطفه ورغباته الشخصية عند قيامه بوظيفته وبدوره المناط به لتحقيق أهداف بلاده العليا. بالتالي تحاول هذه الدراسة تقديم مفهوم للقرار السياسي في السياسية الخارجية بصفة عامة، كما تقوم برصد دور القائد السياسي وتأثيره على السياسة الخارجية الليبية بصفة عامة منذ الاستقلال إلى هذه الأيام، بالتالي فإن هذه الدراسة تقدم نموذج فكري (بارادايم) مقارن يصف الحقب أو الأطوار الزمنية التي مرت بها الدولة الليبية.
قلق الامتحان لدى طلاب المرحلة الثانوية وعلاقته بالتحصيل
Authors: د. محمد أحمد محمد الدبيب
Published: January 2024

يهدف البحث الحالي (التعرف على قلق الامتحان لدى طلاب المرحلة الثانوية وعلاقته بالتحصيل لديهم) من اجل تحقيق هدف البحث استخدم الباحث المنهج الوصفي الارتباطي نظرا لملائمته لطبيعة الدراسة ومتغيراتها، وحدد الباحث طلاب المدارس الثانوية التابعة لمكتب التعليم بني وليد كمجتمع البحث، وبحيث اشتملت عينة الدراسة على (50) طالب من طلاب الشهادة الثانوية ببني وليد، وقد تم اختيار العينة بالطريقة العشوائية البسيطة بواقع (25) طالب من كل مدرسة ثانوية، المتمثلة في مدرسة البرق الخاطف ومدرسة آفاق المستقبل التابعة لمراقبة التعليم بني وليد.  ، وبعد الاطلاع على الادبيات السابقة ثم اعداد أداة البحث وهو مقياس قلق الامتحان من إعداد "غربي عبد الناصر " 2014المتكون من(33) فقرة ،والاختبارات التحصيلية للطلاب، ثم تطبيقها على عينة البحث وفي ضوء النتائج توصل الباحث الى عدد من النتائج نذكر اهما بما يلي فكانت نتائج التساؤل الأول:

بحيث توصلت الحالية الى وجود علاقة بين قلق الامتحان والتحصيل لدى أفراد العينة من طلاب الشهادة الثانوية ،ويرجع ذلك أن الطالب یحاول في الامتحان تأكید النجاح و إثبات الهویة والفشل في الامتحان يؤدي إلى انحلال إشكالية الهویة عدم تأكید الذات وخاصة في هذه المرحلة العمرية لأنها مرحلة تأكید الهویة وبحسب ما ورد عن "أريكسون" أن دراسة الأبناء توقظ عند الآباء مشاكلهم الدراسية القديمة وتحرك رغباتهم و طموحاتهم الشخصية التي لم یتمكنوا من تحقيقها، إن كل فشل للطالب في دراسته هو مصدر قلق كبیر عند الوالدين الذين يعتبران أن الفشل الدراسي تحطيم لمستقبل الابن قد یؤدي إلى شرخ شخصيته واستثارة القلق لدى الآباء أيضا .
دراسة التراكيب الجيولوجية وما تحتويه من صخور ومعادن يمكن الاستفادة منها اقتصاديا لبعض المواقع في مدينة بني وليد
Authors: أ. عامر علي غيث
Published: January 2024

الهدف من هذه الدراسة هو دراسة التراكيب الجيولوجيا وما تحتويه من صخور ومعادن يمكن الاستفادة منها اقتصاديا لبعض المواقع في مدينة بني وليد وتم تقسيم الدراسة الى اربع محطات رئيسية, المحطة الأولى  منطقة وادي دينار(طريق بني وليد ــــ ترهونة), المحطة الثانية وادي دينار(طريق بني وليد ــــ ترهونة), المحطة الثالثة  : الطريق الرئيسي بجوار القلعة (وسط المدينة), المحطة الرابعة  : جزيرة الدوران بالقرب من المستشفى العام بني وليد  وقد بينت الدراسة وجود بعض الصخور التي يمكن أن تستغل استغلالا اقتصاديا جيدا , حيث تنتشر العديد من مواقع الأحجار الكربونية (الأحجار الجيرية والدولوميت والكالكارنيت ) التي يمكن استغلال العديد منها في العديد من الصناعات مثل صناعة الاسمنت وإنتاج الرخام.
Beneath the Surface: Unveiling the Silent Threat of Groundwater Contamination
Authors: Dr. OSAMA ASANOUSI LAMMA
Published: January 2024

In the quiet depths of the Earth, a pervasive danger lurks—groundwater contamination. This research unveils the concealed perils that compromise the lifeblood of our planet, transcending borders and demanding collective attention. As civilizations thrive on the sustenance drawn from beneath the surface, the subtle contamination of this vital resource unveils far-reaching consequences for our environment, societies, and economies. This paper traverses the historical narratives and global dimensions of groundwater contamination, delving into the intricate web of natural and human-induced sources. Through meticulous analysis of diverse case studies and statistical data, we present a panoramic view of contamination hotspots worldwide, emphasizing the dire environmental, social, and economic implications. As we navigate the challenges in mitigating this silent menace, innovative technological solutions and robust governance frameworks emerge as beacons of hope. This research serves not only as a critical exploration of the silent threat beneath our feet but also as a call to action. Groundwater contamination knows no borders, and addressing it requires a united front. In this quest for sustainable water management, we advocate for a global paradigm shift, urging nations to collaborate, policies to evolve, and technologies to innovate. The fate of our groundwater, and by extension, our shared future, rests in our collective commitment to unveil and mitigate this silent threat.
Bank Credit and Economic Growth: Evidence from OIC Countries
Authors: Rusydiana Aam Slamet , Ikhwan Ihsanul
Published: January 2024

This study aims to explore the impact of bank credit along with three other independent variables, namely population, employment, and inflation, on economic growth in 55 Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member countries. The data used is annual panel data from 2010 to 2021, obtained from SESRIC OIC. The analysis method applied in this study is static panel data regression. The results show that each independent variable, such as population, employment, inflation, and total bank credit, has a significant effect both simultaneously and partially on the economic growth variable (GDP). Bank credit facilitates the efficient allocation of resources from savers to borrowers who have productive investment opportunities, thereby promoting economic growth. Second, banks act as an important channel in the transmission of monetary policy by providing financial intermediation, receiving and utilizing large amounts of public funds, and creating money supply. Third, bank credit expansion is associated with higher economic growth across industries, encouraging tangible investment but not intangible investment in more debt-dependent industries.
Complicaciones neurológicas periféricas en pacientes adultos Post-Covid-19, Revisión sistemática
Authors: Celdo Suña Cristian Adrian , Bermeo León Jorge Luis
Published: January 2024

Introducción: los cambios neurológicos posteriores al Covid-19 se producen por la migración del virus a través de terminaciones nerviosas, las alteraciones identificadas por exámenes de laboratorio, inmunoglobulinas, estudios de imagen, pruebas neurosensoriales individualizan cada trastorno neurológico según su gravedad. Objetivo: sistematizar datos científicos obtenidos en diferentes publicaciones que evalúen complicaciones neurológicas por Covid-19. Metodología: esta revisión sistemática empleo la guía PRISMA 2020 con criterios de inclusión de PEDro y Oxford, obtenidos de ELSEVIER, Wiley Online Library, PubMed, SciELO, Dialnet, Web of Science, Springer Link u otras revistas digitales usando AND, NOT, OR, u, o. Resultados: de un total de 156 artículos, 62 hacen referencia al sistema nervioso periférico,  33 (43%) corresponden anosmia y 23 (30%)  a disgeusia, como las más frecuentes. Conclusiones: el tratamiento se utiliza específicamente para cada patología con una duración de semanas o meses asociado a rehabilitación farmacológica más fisioterapia.
Complicaciones urológicas en pacientes sometidos a trasplante renal
Authors: Calle Reinoso Jonnathan René , Siguencia Verdugo Josue Ismael , Andrade Reinoso Cristian Manuel , Calle Reinoso Marilyn Estefany
Published: January 2024

Introducción: El trasplante renal es la mejor opción terapéutica frente a la enfermedad renal crónica. Dicho procedimiento se asocia a complicaciones urológicas, que pueden tener consecuencias si no son diagnosticadas y tratadas tempranamente. Objetivo: Identificar las principales complicaciones urológicas en pacientes sometidos a trasplante renal. Metodología: Se realizó una revisión bibliográfica y se incluyeron trabajos publicados en periodos recientes o aquellos que se consideraron pertinentes. Para ello, se utilizó como motor de búsqueda PubMed y SCOPUS, luego evaluados con la métrica de Elsevier (SCIMAGO Journal Rank) se seleccionaron entre los cuartiles de 1-4. Resultados: Dentro de las complicaciones urológicas tempranas se encuentran la filtración urinaria, necrosis de la punta del uréter, torsión del uréter y hematuria Las complicaciones tardías pueden ser obstrucción extrínseca por linfocele, estenosis extrínsecas, reflujo vesicoureteral y nefrolitiasis. Conclusiones: Las complicaciones urológicas se presentan más comúnmente en el postrasplante inmediato o en el temprano.
La importancia de fomentar la educación de calidad en Instituciones de Educación superior, en las áreas de Salud en el nuevo milenio
Authors: Bravo Salinas Sara
Published: January 2024

Fomentar la educación de calidad en Instituciones de Educación Superior, especialmente en el ámbito de la salud, es perentorio en el nuevo milenio ya que permite proporcionar a los futuros profesionales desenvolverse con grandes habilidades no solo por sus conocimientos teóricos, sino también, por sus destrezas prácticas. Una educación de calidad a su vez, permite que los profesionales tengan mejores oportunidades de acceder a programas de posgrados y/o maestrías que le permitan ampliar su formación académica y con ello brindar un mejor servicio no solo al individuo, sino también, a su familia y a la comunidad en general. Por ello la importancia de que las instituciones de educación superior se encuentren a la vanguardia con los avances tecnológicos y científicos, metodologías de aprendizaje, accesibilidad a la globalización, pero sobre priorizar la Innovación e Investigación.
zona de re-creacion
Authors: Hernández Barba Alfonso
Published: January 2024

El entretenimiento nos acerca a una situación más placentera, asociada al descanso, a la diversión, a la convivencia informal, a la obtención de una recompensa.Tomamos distancia de las prácticas que absorben nuestra concentración rutinaria y que no podemos omitir sin que deriven en consecuencias que nos afecten. En esos momentos parece que bajamos la guardia inadvertidamente y la significación (interminable) entra en una dimensión diferente a la que nos disponemos a participar.
Observaciones sobre la cultura del ocio
Authors: Rábago Virgen Jorge Federico
Published: January 2024

El ocio, tal como lo conocemos en la actualidad, es un fenómeno social que nació con la consolidación de las sociedades industrializadas modernas, en las cuales, poco a poco, se fueron concretando elementos como la reducción de la semana laboral y el aumento de la capacidad de consumo de grandes masas sociales. El fenómeno social del ocio se ha desarrollado de manera similar en las sociedades orientadas por la cultura occidental y, lentamente, ha ido ocupando un lugar cada vez más importante en la vida de sus miembros.
Manifestaciones cutáneas comunes de las principales enfermedades hepáticas
Authors: Gallo-Puerta Yesica María , Gómez-Galvis Laura Valentina
Published: January 2024

Las enfermedades hepáticas presentan múltiples manifestaciones sistémicas, entre las cuales se destacan los hallazgos en piel, siendo los más comunes el prurito y la ictericia; así mismo, se pueden encontrar angiomas en araña, eritema palmar, xantomas, vasculitis y cambios en anexos. Este artículo tiene como objetivo describir los principales signos y síntomas cutáneos en las enfermedades hepáticas para brindar herramientas semiológicas al clínico en su práctica diaria.
Review of Reforming Financial Systems: A Focus on Nigerian Economic Development
Authors: Ukangwa Jane Uchechi , Onyenze Ndubueze Justice , Ikechi Victor Iheukwumere
Published: January 2024

Unique besides utmost thought-provoking debates of modern history is whether financial development affects economic growth or a consequence of economic activity. There are for-going reforms in the sector in Nigeria, therefore the expediency of a look in the need for reforms in Nigeria. A fact as to know how reforms are curbing the traditional handicaps of the financial sector is thus minimized in Nigeria. Modalities put in place to enhance banks’ corporate governance and internal systems suggests that the predictions for the financial sector to accomplish cost-effectively and pragmatically, whereas decreasing volatility in the system. The study takes on an analytical appraisal methodology for its exploration. The study consequently, proposes that the existing transformations remain appraised besides unrelenting in a methodical routine, for suitable focusing of funds for speculation as well as dynamic resolutions. Exertions ought to be concerted on the relationships of the region with tutoring financial statement then wherever monetary improvement seems too pathetic. Moreover, innovation of the financial sector regarding mechanisms had better be the crucial focus for the ruling classes. A counter-factual criticism instrument has a duty to also be incorporated in the financial sector aimed at correcting the financial prolific province.
Whole Body Vibration Therapy
Authors: Waris Dr. Syed Mohammad
Published: January 2024

Whole-body vibration is commonly used in physical medicine and neuro-rehabilitation as a clinical prevention and rehabilitation tool. WBV has been shown to have an important role in increasing neuromuscular performance, improving muscular strength, balance, gait mechanics, and quality of life. This technique involves standing and holding positions, or performing prescribed exercises, on a platform that is vibrating at a programmed frequency, amplitude, and magnitude of oscillation. During WBV treatment, patients are asked to stand on a device and hold onto a bar while the device vibrates at specific speeds or frequencies. Not only are the skeletal muscles exercised during WBV, but also the ligaments, tendons, lymphatic system, bones, and smooth muscles. The result is a total body exercise which is not possible with conventional exercise equipment.
Historicizing the Development of Private Universities in Nigeria, 1980-2020s
Authors: Gabriel Amakievi Okien Ijeoma , Abdulrahman Yusuf Maigida
Published: January 2024

The paper discussed the development of private universities in Nigeria since its independence with a thrust from 1980s to 2020s. Private universities in Nigeria were first established in 1980s, but greeted with the challenges of discontinuity and continuity during cross-regime accounts in the civilian, military and the democratic dispensations of the post-independence era. Beyond the aesthetic architectural designs, the paper also discussed the issue of quality university education, the influence of the policy - 3rd National Development Plan; the Laws (Constitution) of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1979 and decrees 19 and 9 of 1984 and 1993 respectively, on the proliferation and operations of private universities, its relevance on Nigeria’s manpower needs and national development. As a qualitative study, historical research method was adopted, relying strongly on both primary and secondary sources of data; to generate dependable data for the analysis that have contributed to what the findings revealed as mainly the expansion of the content programmes and proliferation of private universities in the twenty-first century Nigeria. The recommendation of the study advocates for the establishment of private universities that would be adequately planned for and truly regulated, to complement public universities in terms of programmes, manpower needs and quality among others; so that Nigeria would adequately develop in order to effectively function in the comity of nations.
Automatic Driver Drowsiness Detection System
Authors: Ghori Mahammed Jameer , R Yeshaswini , K Prashanth , Madne Nandini , Kumar Prashanth
Published: January 2024

The proposed system aims to lessen the number of accidents that occur due to drivers’ drowsiness and fatigue, which will in turn increase transportation safety. This has become a common reason for accidents in recent times. Several facial and body gestures are considered signs of drowsiness and fatigue in drivers, including tiredness in the eyes and yawning. These features are an indication that the driver’s condition is improper. EAR (Eye Aspect Ratio) computes the ratio of distances between the horizontal and vertical eye landmarks, which is required for the detection of drowsiness. For the purpose of yawn detection, a YAWN value is calculated using the distance between the lower lip and the upper lip, and the distance will be compared against a threshold value. We have deployed an eSpeak module (text-to-speech synthesiser), which is used for giving appropriate voice alerts when the driver is feeling drowsy or is yawning. The proposed system is designed to decrease the rate of accidents and contribute to technology with the goal of preventing fatalities caused by road accidents. Over the past ten years, advances in artificial intelligence and computing technologies have improved driver monitoring systems. Several experimental studies have gathered data on actual driver fatigue using different artificial intelligence systems. In order to dramatically improve these systems' real-time performance, feature combinations are used. An updated evaluation of the driver sleepiness detection technologies put in place during the previous ten years is presented in this research. The paper discusses and displays current systems that track and identify drowsiness using various metrics. Based on the information used, each system can be categorised into one of four groups. Each system in this paper comes with a thorough discussion of the features, classification rules, and datasets it employs.
Bell's Palsy as a Potential Predictor Factor for Stroke: A Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Indra Febryan Gosal  , Ulfa Nurul Nisa , Dewanta Sembiring
Published: January 2024

Introduction: Bell's palsy, which is caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) and varicella-zoster virus (VZV), can be a marker for stroke. This study aims to identify and explain the potential of Bell's palsy as a predictor factor for stroke.

Methods: The literature search process was carried out on various databases (PubMed, Web of Sciences, EMBASE, Cochrane Libraries, and Google Scholar) regarding Bell’s palsy and stroke. The search was performed using the terms: (1) " Bell’s palsy" OR "morbidity" AND (2) "stroke". This study follows the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analysis (PRISMA) recommendations.

Results: There are three studies included in this review. A study by Lee et al. stated that there was a significant value in the group of patients aged over 45 years with low socioeconomic status and patients with a history of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and coronary artery disease (p < 0.005). A study by Kim et al. stated that the Bell's Palsy group had a hazard ratio (HR) (1.19-2.02) for the development of stroke in the future. Meanwhile, a study by Lee et al. showed a significantly higher cumulative incidence of ischemic stroke in Bell's palsy (P < 0.001) compared with controls, which was different from hemorrhagic stroke (P = 0.141).

Conclusion: Bell's palsy acts as a simple predictor of stroke.
Formerly Armed Actor Reintegration: A Crucial Pillar of International Security
Authors: McFee Erin , Christensen Connor
Published: January 2024

This Research Brief explores how lacking or inadequate formerly armed actor (FAA) reintegration programming is not only a humanitarian concern but carries global security ramifications, contributing to prolonged violence and instability, extremist resurgence, and transnational threats. The underdeveloped global focus on prevention and risk mitigation among warrants a shift towards recognising attention to FAAs as a global policy imperative. The interconnected nature of security threats necessitates international cooperation and prioritisation for a well-executed and holistic reintegration process. Moreover, the Research Brief presents a case study of how the massive layoffs during the “de-Ba’athification” process after the invasion of Iraq in 2003 contributed to the rise of the Islamic State (IS) as a regional power.
Construct It! The Great Mini-Golf Project
Authors: Vorensky Sandra
Published: January 2024

This fun project capitalizes on students’ lived experiences of playing miniature golf. Through authentic engagement and collaboration with peers, students can create their own visual representations and practical explanations of math concepts.
Petoskey Stones
Authors: McLennan Deanna Pecaski
Published: January 2024

One of my favorite activities is to beachcomb the shores of Lake Michigan. I am always excited to find a Petoskey stone.
Déjà Vu
Authors: Barlow Angela T.
Published: January 2024

Check out this issue’s cover: Have you seen it previously? Peruse the table of contents: Have you read this before? Build It! … Adapt It! … Construct It!—It all seems so familiar.
Sailing Performance of Wind-Powered Cargo Vessel in Unsteady Conditions
Authors: Kjellberg Martin , Gerhardt Frederik , Werner Sofia
Published: January 2024

The need to reduce green-house gas emissions from shipping has reborn the interest in wind propulsion for commercial cargo vessels. This places new requirements on the tools used in ship design, as well as the methods usually applied in sailing yacht design. A range of design tools are used by designers at various stages in the design of wind-assisted ships and for different purposes. One important tool is the steady-state velocity prediction program (VPP) which is typically used to predict the speed of the vessel when sailing in a range of wind directions and wind speeds. Steady-state VPPs can be very efficient and fast and may be used to rapidly assess a large number of design alternatives. However, steady-state VPPs are not able to consider dynamic effects such as unsteady wave forces on the hull which may require the rudder to be active to control the heading and course of the vessel. This, in turn, leads to different mean forces than those predicted by a static VPP and therefore the sailing performance may be reduced compared to the predictions of a static VPP. Another effect of the ship’s motions in a seaway is that the angles of attack of the sails fluctuate, which can lead to different optimum sheeting angles and possibly a loss of performance. This study uses an unsteady 3D fully nonlinear potential flow hydrodynamic model coupled with an efficient lifting-line aerodynamic model to investigate the differences in sailing performance of a vessel sailing in steady conditions to the performance when sailing in a seaway and gusty wind based on a spatio-temporal wind model. The analysis shows clearly that the unsteady wind model affects the predicted performance. This is especially the case when sailing close-hauled and on a beam reach, where large changes in the local sail angles of attack can be observed.
Dampak Permainan Lato-Lato terhadap Perkembangan Motorik Kasar dan Halus pada Anak Usia 7-8 Tahun
Authors: Mulyono Astuti , Kurniawaty Lia
Published: January 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menilai tingkat pengetahuan orangtua di Kelurahan Pejuang, Kecamatan Medan Satria, Kota Bekasi, terkait dampak permainan lato-lato terhadap perkembangan motorik kasar dan halus pada anak berusia 7-8 tahun. Metode pengumpulan data menggunakan angket atau kuesioner dalam bentuk tautan Google Form untuk memudahkan responden dalam menjawab pertanyaan, serta wawancara guna membandingkan hasil dari angket atau kuesioner. Metode penelitian yang diterapkan adalah kualitatif deskriptif, dengan orangtua yang memiliki anak berusia 7-8 tahun sebagai data primer (35 responden) dan 2 guru kelas RA Kreatif sebagai data sekunder. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, dapat disimpulkan bahwa sebanyak 73,68% orangtua mengetahui dampak positif dari permainan lato-lato, sementara 83,5% menyadari dampak negatifnya. Oleh karena itu, peneliti menyimpulkan bahwa permainan lato-lato tidak aman jika dimainkan oleh anak berusia 7-8 tahun. Meskipun permainan ini memiliki dampak positif dan negatif, pengetahuan orangtua lebih banyak terfokus pada dampak negatif, sehingga hanya 28,6% orangtua yang mengizinkan anak-anak mereka untuk bermain lato-lato.
Editorial
Authors: Escalona Omar
Published: January 2024

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Importancia de la Enseñanza de la Historia para la Construcción de Ciudadanía
Authors: Delgado Silva Heriberto
Published: January 2024

Este artículo en cierta forma da cuenta de un estudio relacionado con la enseñanza y el aprendizaje de la historia mediante el uso de pedagogías emergentes; en este sentido, se propuso como objetivo fundamental analizar la importancia de la enseñanza de la historia en la educación básica secundaria en las instituciones educativas del municipio Piedecuesta del departamento de Santander, Colombia como medio para la construcción de ciudadanía. Los docentes en la enseñanza de la historia, en su praxis pedagógica se adscriben a una corriente historiográfica; unos están adscritos al marxismo, estimulan el razonamiento lógico y el pensamiento crítico de los alumnos; otros son afines al positivismo histórico y hay un grupo de docentes que no se ubican en las tipologías anteriores, por tanto, adoptan una tipología ecléctica. La enseñanza de la historia enfrenta en la actualidad un complejo desafío al transitar desde el paradigma tradicional a un paradigma constructivista, innovador, que apueste por el desarrollo del pensamiento histórico de los estudiantes desde una perspectiva crítica. La concepción de ciudadanía en los últimos años ha experimentado un verdadero auge dentro del ámbito académico, siendo uno de los objetos más abordados en los estudios de las ciencias sociales y humanas, especialmente en la educación. El desplazamiento de manera progresiva de los centros de poder, entre otros aspectos ha incidido en la configuración de nuevos escenarios en tanto espacios para el ejercicio de la ciudadanía. La labor del docente cobra una especial relevancia y compromiso, en la formación de los niños, niñas y jóvenes; y la enseñanza de la historia así como la construcción de ciudadanía deben convertirse en elementos fundamentales en el contexto de su formación integral.
Visión gerencial respecto a la formación del espíritu emprendedor de los estudiantes universitarios
Authors: Escalona Omar
Published: January 2024

El estudio del espíritu emprendedor en los estudiantes universitarios es un tema de importante interés económico y académico que está basado en diversas teorías motivacionales que han sido planteadas en el campo de la Psicología. Los estudios de emprendimiento han permitido una comprensión de las razones por las cuales las personas se convierten en creadoras y administradoras de sus propias empresas. El objetivo de este trabajo es analizar la Visión gerencial en la Unellez respecto a la formación del espíritu emprendedor de los estudiantes. En tal sentido, se plantea un diseño documental, de campo y descriptivo. Por esta razón se recurre a una revisión bibliográfica, recolección de información y análisis de los datos. Al mismo tiempo se emplearon los gestores Mendeley y Zotero para organizar la bibliografía y la búsqueda avanzada se ha efectuado en bases de datos y repositorios de investigación de acceso abierto en las principales universidades nacionales e internacionales, así como otros tipos de documentos provenientes de revistas y publicaciones científicas que abordan el tema de estudio. Asimismo, se recurrió a dos muestras censales una formada por 126 estudiantes y otra por 20 profesores con cargos gerenciales en la Unellez Santa Bárbara. Se emplearon los formularios Google como técnica de encuesta, tipo Escala de Likert que miden el Espíritu Emprendedor en sus sinergias respectivas. Los instrumentos se validaron por Juicio de Expertos. El coeficiente Alpha de Cronbach obtenido para el instrumento aplicado a los estudiantes resultó igual a 0,772 (con 15 ítems). El coeficiente Alpha del instrumento aplicado a docentes fue de 0,778 (con 15 ítems). Este valor de confiabilidad es alto según el criterio de Ruiz (2013). Se concluye que se ha descuidado la formación del espíritu emprendedor de los estudiantes en la Unellez.
Acción de reclamo en la prestación de los servicios públicos a la luz de la Jurisdicción - Administrativa Venezolana.
Authors: Ferrer Lesbia
Published: January 2024

En el campo jurídico, Venezuela ha dado grandes avances en materia de la Jurisdicción Contencioso administrativa, muy especialmente con la promulgación de la Constitución de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela (1999) y Ley Orgánica de la Jurisdicción Contenciosa Administrativa (2010), instrumentos que enarbolan este progreso. Bajo esta referencia legal, la presente investigación sienta sus bases bajo un paradigma interpretativo y bajo un método hermenéutico revistiendo especial importancia en el ámbito jurídico, dado que la Acción de Reclamo por la omisión, demora o deficiente prestación de los servicios públicos, constituye la vía idónea que permite a los justiciables, restablecer todos aquellos derechos que han sido infringidos producto de la actividad ejercida por la administración pública, por la prestación de los servicios públicos. Es de hacer notar, que el Estado tiene el deber de satisfacer las necesidades mínimas básicas y vitales de la colectividad a través de la implementación y prestación de los servicios públicos necesarios para cubrir dichas necesidades, a fin de lograr el bienestar de la sociedad de allí que estos deben ser de óptima calidad y plena satisfacción para los ciudadanos.
La inteligencia ética
Authors: Campos Medina María Auxiliadora
Published: January 2024

Toda reflexión epistemológica acerca de la razón ética del conocimiento, constituye un particular de safío intelectual para el ámbito académico, sobre todo para los predios de la inteligencia del ser humano desde la ontología de los procesos educativos y la perspectiva transcompleja, vista como una transepistemologia en construcción que genera nuevas posturas epistémicas. En esta esfera gnoseológica el presente trabajo científico obedece al enfoque documental, de alcance descriptivo, el cual se traza como teleología cardinal, reflexionar acerca de la inteligencia ética en el contexto educativo, de la complementariedad entre el pensamiento y la conducta, pero también entre la convicción y las acciones humanas: el docente debe brillar desde la honestidad, la intelectualidad y la espiritualidad, así, desde el hilo de la virtud de la ética, es capaz de afrontar los anti valores, la muerte del espíritu y ensanchar los horizontes de la educación.
Integración de habilidades gramaticales con usos comunicativos en enseñanza de lengua castellana a partir de una perspectiva crítica desde el enfoque comunicativo funcional
Authors: Guerrero Bautista Dago Alfredo
Published: January 2024

este artículo presente una investigación llamada Teoría funcional didáctica para la lectura, un diseño conceptual motivacional en el aprendizaje con metodologías que priorizan habilidades gramaticales en detrimento de las comunicativas, desconociendo actos de habla concretos al interior del aula de clase. Este aspecto corresponde a construcciones significativas de sentidos orientadas en acciones comunicativas que contextualicen la realidad de quien aprende, para que contraste intersubjetivamente los contenidos del área de lengua castellana con su visión de mundo partiendo desde su estructura cognitiva a partir de sus conocimientos previos para discutirlos en esas acciones pedagógicas. A muchos educadores les resulta complicado gestionar y evolucionar con medios didácticos como mecanismos de comunicación al interior de su salón. Una mayoría de estos no aplica el Enfoque Comunicativo Funcional con el cual potenciaría habilidades comunicativas que faciliten el aprendizaje. Se propone una Teoría Funcional Didáctica que dinamice conceptos formativos, didácticos y evaluativos, combinando saberes disciplinares y pedagógicos del docente a través de un diseño conceptual motivacional del aprendizaje. Se plantea reflexionar estos procesos pedagógicos y procedimientos didácticos que desde Solé (1998) avanza en tres conceptos (leer, comprender, aprender) que a partir de una perspectiva cognitiva constructiva desarrolle su estructura sintáctica, semántica, pragmática apoyado en el enfoque comunicativo funcional, la abducción y razonamiento.
Influence of societal norms in Mahesh Dattani’s Bravely Fought the Queen
Authors: A Thamizh Magal , V Sunitha
Published: January 2024

Social norms are viewed as a guideline for appropriate behaviour among communities. Social norms can be codified into rules and laws or they can be informal understandings that guide how people of a society behave. The aim of the paper is to elucidate the influence of social norms in the play Bravely Fought the Queen. Norms are important because they help shape people's needs and preferences, which act as criteria for choosing between options. But the exceeded amount of people blindly following the unwritten norms creates a huge impact on the lives of women and men. The selected play has been subjected to in-depth topic analyses by the researcher through meticulous reading. The study aims to improve character analysis in the chosen work by adding the social norms theory perspective.
Psychosocial Factors and Cognitive Distortions Contributing to Self-Reported Quality of Life in Female University Students with Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Authors: Badawy D. Walaa Badawy Mohamed
Published: January 2024

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal disorder with significant negative impacts on quality of Life. This study aimed to investigate the relationships between psychosocial factors, cognitive distortions, and quality of Life in individuals with IBS and the mediating role of cognitive distortions. Participants were 200 female students of king Khalid University with IBS who completed self-report measures of psychosocial factors, cognitive distortions, and quality of Life and The Rome III Diagnostic Questionnaire for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (Rome III). Results showed that perceived stress, anxiety, depression, and cognitive distortions were negatively associated with quality of Life. Furthermore, cognitive distortions partially mediated the relationships between psychosocial factors and quality of Life. These findings highlight the importance of addressing psychosocial factors and cognitive distortions in treating IBS. Cognitive-behavioral therapy may be an effective treatment approach for reducing stress, anxiety, and depression and challenging cognitive distortions in IBS patients.
The Influence of Personality Traits and Mindfulness on Compulsive Buying among Female Students of King Khalid University
Authors: Badawy D. Walaa Badawy Mohamed
Published: January 2024

The research aims to identify the influence of personality traits and Mindfulness on compulsive buying behavior among a sample of female students at King Khalid University. It also seeks to uncover the correlational relationship between compulsive buying behavior, personality traits, and Mindfulness, and to predict compulsive buying behavior through Mindfulness and depressive symptoms within the same sample. The research sample consisted of 300 female students from King Khalid University, aged between 18 and 28 years, with an average age of 21 years and five months, and a standard deviation of 2.58 years. The research tools included the Personality Traits Scale (Abdel-Kafi, 2006), the Five-Factor Mindfulness Scale (Baer et al., 2006) adapted and standardized by Al-Bahri, Al-Dub, Talib, and Al-Awamleh (2014), and the Compulsive Buying Scale (Maraz et al., 2015). The research findings indicated a high level of Mindfulness and a statistically significant negative correlation at the 0.01 level between compulsive buying and both Mindfulness. Mindfulness played a significant role in predicting compulsive buying behavior. The researcher provided several recommendations, including raising awareness among professionals in psychology about compulsive buying behavior, promoting proper emotional coping mechanisms, and fostering balanced buying habits for all members of society.
Analysis of the Compatibility Between Traditional and Modern Materials in Concrete Structures
Authors: Josue Rupay Vargas Marcos , Geraldine Salazar Hilacondo Duanne , Lesly Santos Tupacyupanqui Manyori , Iker De La Torre Mercado Lenin , Milagros Ari Tipula Soledad , Paul Payano Mamani Cristhian , Victor Meza Refulio Luis
Published: January 2024

A documentary review was carried out on the production and publication of research papers related to the study of the variables of Traditional Materials, Modern Materials, and Concrete Structures. The purpose of the bibliometric analysis proposed in this paper was to know the main characteristics of the volume of publications registered in the Scopus database during the period 2017-2022 achieving the identification of 83 publications. The information provided by the said platform was organized using tables and figures categorizing the information by Year of Publication, Country of Origin, Area of Knowledge, and Type of Publication. Once these characteristics had been described, a qualitative analysis was used to refer to the position of different authors on the proposed topic. Among the main findings of this research, it is found that Russia, with 14 publications, was the country with the highest scientific production registered in the name of authors affiliated with institutions of that country. The Area of Knowledge that made the greatest contribution to the construction of bibliographic material referring to the study of Traditional Materials, Modern Materials, and Concrete Structures was Engineering with 45 published documents, and the most used type of publication during the above-mentioned period was Journal Articles with 46% of the total scientific production.
From Artificial Intelligence and Bayesian Statistics to Neuroanatomy: Connections, Analogies, and Applications
Authors: Mesa Juan Felipe Correa , Morales Juan Carlos Correa
Published: January 2024

This study examines the interaction between artificial intelligence (AI), Bayesian statistics, and various key brain structures, such as the hippocampus, amygdala, and thalamic nuclei. The goal is to explore how Bayesian inference can contribute to the development of AI systems that simulate and optimize essential aspects of human cognition, such as decision-making, attention, learning, and memory. By analyzing the functions of these structures within the framework of Bayesian statistics, possible avenues are identified for improving the adaptability and efficiency of AI systems in problem-solving and decision-making. Additionally, the relevance of Brodmann areas in the context of AI and Bayesian statistics is considered. The knowledge gained from this study can provide a solid foundation for the design of increasingly advanced and human-centric AI systems, facilitating more effective and understandable interaction between humans and AI technologies.
The Techniques of Pop Art Employed in the Design of Commercial Advertisements
Authors: Laibi Ghazi , Ameer Mariam Muthana Abdul , Jawad Abdul Allah Qasim
Published: January 2024

The technology has been associated with the designer's ability and skill in handling, modifying, and shaping materials in line with artistic expression. It involves effectively utilizing all available tools, resources, and capabilities, whether tangible or intangible, in order to accomplish artistic works. Technology has added aesthetic value to commercial advertising designs. Moreover, it enables the designer to easily express and execute their ideas in a way that is easily comprehensible to the recipient. It also helps in capturing and attracting attention towards the advertisement.
Changing the Dollar Exchange Rate Up and Down and its Impact on the Performance of Iraqi Commercial Banks
Authors: Ghadban Mohammed Kareem , Hussein Yasser Sami
Published: January 2024

The study examines the impact of the dollar exchange rate on Iraqi commercial banks' performance from 2016 to 2020. It uses secondary data from 10 banks, representing 80% of Iraq's total assets. Results show a negative effect of the dollar's rise on banks' profitability, liquidity, credit quality, and operational efficiency. Conversely, a decline in the dollar's price increases banks' profitability, liquidity, credit portfolio quality, and resource efficiency. Recommendations include diversifying revenue sources, increasing coverage ratios, restructuring credit portfolios, and developing information and financial supervision systems.
Public Opinion Control on Imposition of Environmental Tax
Authors: AL_Rehami Dr. Saad , Karbal Dr. Rafah , Hamood Hussain Jebur
Published: January 2024

Given the superiority of constitutional rules over other legal rules, it is necessary to have legal means that guarantee respect for the sublime legal rules by the public authorities in the state, especially the legislative authority - as it represents the public that elected it - to prevent their violation, or abuse in using its power. However, these legal guarantees are not sufficient to ensure the application of the rules, and jurists agree that public opinion control or public control is the best guarantee for defending constitutional principles because constitutional principles and rules derive their strength from individuals’ confidence in and abidance by those principles. Therefore, the presence of public control alongside judicial oversight over the principle of the constitutionality of laws is an extremely important issue for enforcing and respecting constitutional rules.
Educational Gamification to Improve Knowledge and Sexist Attitudes in Teachers
Authors: Freire Gustavo Oswaldo Coello , Guzmán María Luisa Bazán , Herrera Nelson Marcelo Aldaz , Romero Hermelinda de Jesús Calle , Benavidez Mario Fabrisio Vásquez
Published: January 2024

Education is undergoing a constant transformation driven by the use of new technologies. The integration of these effective digital tools in the teaching-learning process has allowed changes in the way students access information and how educators facilitate learning. Therefore, the prevention of gender violence in the school environment is not limited only to students, but must be addressed at the level of the entire educational community, with the active participation of teachers being crucial as key agents to transform ingrained patterns. The objective of the research was to develop a training program for teachers in educational gamification tools to improve knowledge and attitudes against sexism. The study adopted a quantitative approach through a quasi-experimental design. The sample included 40 high school teachers, divided into an experimental group of 20 teachers and a control group of 20 teachers. A validated instrument on sexism was used, composed of 14 knowledge questions and 26 attitude questions, adapted from Bonilla (2018), based on the dimensions proposed by Fisher. The results showed a p-value of 0, indicating a significant difference between the means of the pre and post test, with a significance value of 0.00 in both variables. In conclusion, it is evident that the use of educational gamification tools leads to an improvement in both knowledge and attitudes against sexism among teachers.