bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analisis Financial Distress pada Perusahaan Industri Department Store yang Terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia Sebelum, Selama, dan Setelah Pandemi Covid-19
Authors: Cahyadi Arief , Mazelfi Ihsani
Published: November 2024

This study aims to determine the financial condition of department store companies and assess whether there are department store companies that have the potential to experience financial distress. This research is a type of descriptive quantitative research. The research sample was carried out by purposive sampling technique with the final number of samples, namely 3 department store industry companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) before, during, and after the Covid-19 pandemic with companies coded E73 based on the IDX Industrial Classification (IDX-IC. The research data used is secondary data sourced from the company's annual financial statements collected through access to the IDX's official website (www.idx.co.id) and the company's official website. The research data processing was carried out by applying data analysis techniques using the Altman Z-Score Modified analysis method. The novelty of this research is found in the department store industry and there are 3 research time periods. Conclusion based on the results of this research show that the financial condition of companies is different, namely financial distress, healthy (safe), and gray (gray). There is 1 company that has the potential to experience financial distress in 2020, namely PT Matahari Department Store, and 1 company that is included in the gray zone, namely PT Matahari Department Store in 2023. Based on the findings from the research, the implication is that companies whose financial condition has declined to be able to consider actions, especially from the results of the analysis of the values that form the Z Altman Z-Score to maintain their financial stability. So that the company can avoid financial distress that causes bankruptcy in the future.
VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE AS A FACTOR OF MIGRATION PROCESSES AND LABOR MARKET REGULATION
Authors: DINNER I.V.
Published: November 2024

The article presents the results of research conducted by the author, which indicate that the vast majority of decisions about immigration are linked to employment (job opportunities, access to education, low wages, career opportunities). Also, there is the motive of finding more attractive jobs and possibilities to increase the wages. Mostly this is due to the fact that people are not aware of educational opportunities, the prospects of the labor market, etc. One of the factors affecting the processes of migration, is career guidance, which has often been regarded as the choice from many occupations, those occupations that meet the needs and capabilities of man the most and are in demand in the labor market. To determine the place of professional guidance in the labor market there were highlighted historical aspects of the development of professional guidance, as well as the grounds on which career guidance can be a complex factor in the regulation of migration processes/ The article defines perspective directions in the field of theoretical and applied research aimed at the formation of the modern conception of orientation as a special type of activity, contributing to the harmonization of the interests of the individual, the region, employers, universities and other entities.
Moral Questions About In Vitro Fertilization. Can There Be a Pastoral Approach?
Authors: CERNAT Petru
Published: November 2024

For Christian communities, medically assisted procreation is an active challenge. Whether we are talking about techniques that use in vivo fertilization, or whether we are talking about techniques that use in vitro fertilization, the reservations from the perspective of Christian morality are obvious. However, in the last 25 years, the Orthodox Church (at least the one in Greece and the one in Russia) has felt the need to compose documents that evaluate these techniques and that provide pastoral guidance to those who cannot assume life without children or adoption. This study outlines the steps that the Church recommends before using in vitro fertilization techniques and invites to reflect on embryo adoption.
Knowledge, Conscience, Consciousness, Awareness, or About the Presence and Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Spiritual Life and Their Challenges
Authors: BURLACU Magdalena
Published: November 2024

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) into spiritual life presents unique challenges and opportunities. This article explores the regulatory deficiencies in the application of AI in religious settings. The existence of controversial platforms such as Biserica GPT emphasizes the need for specific ethical norms designed for spiritual life. The article advocates for an approach that recognizes the capacity of AI to improve communication and social unity, while underscoring ethical concerns and the significance of authentic human spiritual direction. The proposed ethical criteria include transparency, accountability, and the safeguarding of human dignity. They emphasize the need for a cooperative effort between programmers, operators, and those possessing spiritual expertise to ensure that AI is used as a tool rather than functioning as a substitute for authentic spiritual direction.
Apuntes para una historia de las becas de la Fundación Guggenheim para América Latina
Authors: Quesada Fernando , Gallardo Osvaldo
Published: November 2024

Las becas de la John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation tuvieron un papel destacado como catalizadoras de la movilidad de ideas, saberes e imaginarios entre América Latina y Estados Unidos desde que se crearon en 1930 y hasta su cierre en 2011. En estas notas se aborda el programa de becas desde cuatro dimensiones: histórica, geográfica/espacial, operativa e individual, con el fin de realizar un estudio exploratorio de un fenómeno que no ha recibido atención de los estudios sociales.
Variety of Bryophytes in Sultan Adam Mandiangin Grand Forest Park Area
Authors: Khairun Amalia  , Aulia Ajizah , Nurul Hidayati Utami
Published: November 2024

Moss plants can live well in areas that have high humidity. The Dutch Guesthouse which is located in the Sultan Adam Mandiangin Forest Park area has high humidity because the area has lots of dense plants, so it is a suitable habitat for the living nature of moss plants. This study aims to describe and identify the various species of moss found in the area of study. Data collection was carried out using the exploring method, followed by determining and identifying each sample of the moss plants found in the laboratory. Data analysis was carried out descriptively and identifying species with reference to the relevant literatures. The results found 10 species of mosses belonging to 7 different families, both found in tree, rock and soil habitats. The species found were: Calymperes tenerum, Calymperes afzelii, Hyophila apiculata, Hyophila involuta, Ectropothecium falciforme, Octoblepharum albidum, Philonotis hastata, Acroporium secundum, Lejeunea lamacerina, and Thysananthus sp. The results of this study are expected to provide information about the variety and biodiversity of mosses in South Kalimantan.
Adaptive fuzzy logic for gap filling in UAV orthomosaics: A methodology for accurate geospatial mapping
Authors: Sharma Neerav , Garg Rahul Dev , Sharma Kavita
Published: November 2024

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) have gained spotlighted attention in the recent past and has experienced exponential advancements. This research focuses on UAV-based data acquisition and processing to generate highly accurate outputs pertaining to orthomosaic imagery, elevation, surface and terrain models. The study addresses the challenges inherent in the generation and analysis of orthomosaic images, particularly the critical need for correction and enhancement to ensure precise application in fields like detailed mapping and continuous monitoring. To achieve superior image quality and precision, the study applies advanced image processing techniques encompassing Fuzzy Logic and edge-detection techniques. The study emphasizes on the necessity of an approach for countering the loss of information while mapping the UAV deliverables. By offering insights into both the challenges and solutions related to orthomosaic image processing, this research lays the groundwork for future applications that promise to further increase the efficiency and effectiveness of UAV-based methods in geomatics, as well as in broader fields such as engineering and environmental management.
Two new species of feather mites (Acarina: Psoroptidia) from Old World flycatchers (Passeriformes: Muscicapidae) in India
Authors: Constantinescu Ioana Cristina , Adam Costică , Chișamera Gabriel Bogdan , Gavril Viorel Dumitru , Motoc Rozalia , Mukhim D. Khlur B. , Dobre Doru Simon , Cobzaru Ioana
Published: November 2024

The paper describes two new species of feather mites collected from some flycatchers (Passeriformes: Muscicapidae) in Meghalaya, India: Trouessartia thalassina sp. n. (Trouessartiidae) from the Verditer Flycatcher, Eumyias thalassinus (Swainson), and Proterothrix sibillae sp. n. (Proctophyllodidae: Pterodectinae) from the Small Niltava, Niltava macgrigoriae (Burton). The new species T. thalassina sp. n. is most similar to T. cyanoptilae Mironov, 2023 in having, in both sexes, setae d1 absent and lateral margins of the hysteronotal shield shallowly concave. In males of the new species the terminal lamellae are semi-ovate (vs. the terminal lamellae roughly rectangular with posterior margin obliquely cut in T. cyanoptilae). In females of the new species the setae h1 are lanceolate and are situated in non-sclerotized lacunae with uneven margins (vs. the setae h1 are thin spiculiform and are situated in non-sclerotized lacunae with round margins in T. cyanoptilae). Proterothrix sibillae sp. n. belongs to the wolffi species group, and is most similar to P. cyornissimilis Constantinescu, 2017. The new species is larger than P. cyornissimilis, and in the males, the prodorsal shield has small circular lacunae, the rudimentary sclerites rEpIIa are present, the genital papillae are situated distinctly anterior to the genital arch and the aedeagus is 92–104 long (vs. the prodorsal shield is without ornamentation, the genital papillae are situated at midlevel of genital arch, the rudimentary sclerites rEpIIa are present, and the aedeagus is 72–76 long in P. cyornissimilis). In females of the new species, the prodorsal shield has acute antero-lateral extension (vs. the prodorsal shield has antero-lateral extensions with ledge, in P. cyornissimilis).
Selected factors influencing the behavior of horses outside the stable during different seasons
Authors: Jastrzębska Ewa , Pawłowska Aleksandra
Published: November 2024

Horse behavior is highly diverse and influenced by multiple factors. The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of selected factors on the frequency of social and comfort behavior in horses residing in a sandy paddock and pasture during different seasons. The study included a herd of 20 horses – 14 geldings and six mares. The youngest was three years old, the oldest was 21 years old, and the rest of the horses were in the 4 to 19 age range. The research involved observing the behavior of horses outside the stable, on the pasture and in a sandy paddock during four seasons. An ethogram was created to document specific social and comfort behavior. Weather conditions data for each day were collected using an anemometer. Statistically significant differences were observed in the occurrence of specific behavior between mares and geldings. The age of the horses did not affect the occurrence of specific behavior. Statistically significant correlations were found between weather conditions during the four seasons and the occurrence of social and comfort behavior. The research demonstrated that gender and weather conditions influence the occurrence of social and comfort behavior in horses.
Knowledge about Disease and Health Behaviours in Elderly Stroke Survivors as a Context of Occupational Therapy Implementations
Authors: Okrasa Julia , Guszkowska Monika
Published: November 2024

Knowledge the risk factors and symptoms of strokes is important in the context of a quick response to first signals and secondary prevention, and health education is one of the tasks of the neurological occupational therapist. To carry out this task, the therapist needs information about patients’ health behaviours and knowledge about the disease. This study aimed to determine: 1. elderly patients’ knowledge about strokes and the channels of knowledge transmission; 2. differences between their pre- and post-stroke health behaviours; 3. differences in knowledge and health behaviours depending on the respondent’s gender, age and education.

The study involved 34 patients of a neurological rehabilitation centre, aged 60–85, with a stroke diagnosis within the last six months. The data were collected during a face-to-face questionnaire interview constructed for the purpose of the study.

Preventive campaigns reach risk groups to a limited extent and the level of respondents’ knowledge about stroke symptoms and risk factors was considered unsatisfactory. According to the respondents, the most effective channel of communication is television, and the most reliable sources of knowledge are doctors and other healthcare workers. Relationships were found between knowledge about strokes and age, gender, education and health behaviours before the stroke.

It is necessary to educate patients about the symptoms and risk factors of strokes. Communication channels should be better profiled in terms of the capabilities of people at risk of stroke. For planned health behaviour change to be effective, patients need education, advice and support from an occupational therapist and other health professionals.
Late intervention for type II endoleak is not determined by early sac diameter or volume changes after EVAR
Authors: Sneyers Bernard , Verbraeken Viktor , Laenen Annouschka , Coudyzer Walter , Mufty Hozan , Houthoofd Sabrina , Fourneau Inge , Maleux Geert
Published: November 2024

Background

To compare the diagnostic accuracy and predictive value of aneurysm sac volume measurement versus maximum diameter measurement of abdominal aortic aneurysm sac after endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) in patients with type II endoleak.

Patients and methods

Retrospective study on a cohort of 103 patients who presented with a type II endoleak after EVAR for infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm. Maximum diameter and volumetric measurements were calculated on computed tomography follow-up scans at 3 months and 1 year after index surgery. Pearson correlation coefficient was used to determine linear association between diameter and volume; Mann-Whitney U test was used to compare patients with and without later intervention for type II endoleak with regard to diameter and volume change.

Results

The correlation between diameter and volume measurement was high (Rho: 0.890–0.980 with P < 0.0001). In 38 out of 103 patients (37%) with type II endoleak, a later intervention for endoleak management was performed; early diameter (P = 0.097), or volume (P = 0.387) change could not predict risk for later intervention.

Conclusions

Both diameter and volume measurements can be used in the imaging follow-up of patients with endoleak type II after EVAR; however early changes in diameter or volume of the aneurysm sac cannot predict late intervention for type II endoleak.
Impact of right-sided breast cancer adjuvant radiotherapy on the liver
Authors: Hanedan Uslu Gonca , Taşçı Filiz
Published: November 2024

Background

In patients with right-sided breast cancer the liver can be partially irradiated during adjuvant radiotherapy (RT). We aimed to determine breast cancer RT effects on liver using with magnetic resonance elastography (MRE) and biological results.

Patients and methods

This retrospective study enrolled 34 patients diagnosed with right-sided breast cancer who underwent adjuvant RT. Liver segment assessments were conducted using MRE for all participants. Additionally, a complete blood count and liver enzyme analysis were performed for each patient. All measurements were taken both prior to the initiation and upon completion of RT.

Results

A statistically significant difference was found in ALT (p = 0.015), ALP (p = 0.026), total protein (p = 0.037), and albumin (p = 0.004) levels before and after RT. The highest mean liver stiffness (kPa) value was recorded in segment 8, while the lowest was observed in segment 6. A weak but statistically significant positive correlation was found between segment 5 stiffness and liver volume (p = 0.039). Additionally, a statistically significant positive correlation was detected between ALP levels and the stiffness values in segment 4A (p = 0.020) and segment 6 (p = 0.003). Conversely, a weak negative correlation was observed between the stiffness values in segment 8 and post-RT total protein levels (p = 0.031).

Conclusions

MRE can help us identify the level of fibrotic stiffness in the liver segments within the RT area without establishing clinical symptoms. MRE can support the clinician in evaluating the liver functions of right breast cancer patients who underwent RT. We assume these results will facilitate new studies with a large number of patients on MRE imaging at certain intervals in the follow-up of patients with right breast cancer who received RT before the development of radiation-induced liver disease (RILD).
Earning Management as a Mediator of the Influence of Good Corporate Governance on Company Value in Each Company Life Cycle
Authors: Setiawan Putu Ery , Wiagustini Ni Luh Putu , Yadnyana I Ketut , Baskara I Gede Kajeng
Published: November 2024

This research utilizes the capital structure theory to analyze how debt covenants, corporate governance, and firm value interact, focusing on the mediating role of earnings management across different company life stages. It examines manufacturing firms on the Indonesia Stock Exchange from 2018 to 2022, using a purposive sample of 66 companies. The study employs descriptive and inferential statistical analyses to test the hypothesized relationships, revealing that effective corporate governance significantly enhances firm value, especially during maturity. Earnings management is pivotal in the growth phase, mediating the governance-firm value relationship. This work underscores the importance of adapting governance practices to a company's life cycle stage, offering insights for executives to make financial decisions that improve firm value. It also provides empirical support for agency theory, showing how tailored governance practices can influence firm performance and value.
Keywords: earnings management, good corporate governance, company value, company life cycle
THE EFFECT OF FERMENTED PAPAYA (Carica papaya L.) LEAF EXTRACT THROUGH DRINKING WATER ON THE ORGANOLEPTIC QUALITY OF KUB CHICKEN MEAT
Authors: N. K. A. D. CAHYANI , SRIYANI N. L. P. , E. PUSPANI
Published: November 2024

This study aims to determine the effect of administering fermented papaya (Carica papaya L.) leaf extract thro- ugh drinking water on the organoleptic quality of KUB chicken meat. The design used was a completely randomized design (CRD) with 4 treatments and 4 replications, each replication consisting of 3 KUB chickens aged 10 days. The- se treatments include P0 (KUB chickens given drinking water without the addition of fermented papaya leaf extract (Carica papaya L.) as a control), P1 (KUB chickens given drinking water with the addition of 2% fermented papaya leaf extract (Carica papaya L.) P2 (KUB chickens given drinking water with the addition of 4% fermented papaya (Carica papaya L.) leaf extract), and P3 (KUB chickens given drinking water with the addition of 6% fermented papaya (Carica papaya L.) leaf extract). The variables observed were the organoleptic quality of the meat (color, texture, aroma, taste and overall acceptability). The results of the study showed that administering fermented papa- ya leaf extract through drinking water could improve the organoleptic quality of KUB chicken meat which includes color, texture, aroma, taste and overall acceptance.
STRATEGI KOMUNIKASI KPU BALI DALAM MENINGKATKAN LITERASI INFORMASI BAGI PEMILIH PEMULA PADA PEMILU 2024
Authors: Pranisitha Ayu Khania , Ni Made Yuliani  , I Gusti Ayu Ratna Pramesti Dasih
Published: November 2024

The Indonesian General Election Commission (KPU) has set the voting date for the 2024 Election, which is February 14, 2024. In the 2019 elections, the voter turnout rate in Bali was high, reaching 80 percent, while the proportion of 2024 voters on February 14 will reach the age of 17 to 39 years, 55 to 60 percent, 22 percent of whom are novice voters. This is a challenge for KPU Bali in order to increase voter participation, especially novice voters, by creating a communication strategy related to election information literacy to prevent disinformation through social media. Based on the background, the problem formulation is found, namely 1) How is KPU Bali's strategy in improving information literacy through digital media for beginner voters in the 2024 Election? 2) How is the information management of KPU Bali to reduce disinformation about the 2024 Election on digital media channels? 3) How is the response of novice voters in accessing information provided by the Bali KPU on the implementation of the 2024 Election?
The theories used in this research are Harold D. Lasswell, New Media theory and Uses and Gratification theory. This research uses mixed method. The research was conducted at the Bali Provincial KPU office, Denpasar. Qualitative data collection techniques are observation, interviews, documentation, and literature study. While for quantitative data using an online questionnaire and calculated by the Taro Yamane formula.
POLA KOMUNIKASI BUDAYA PENGGUNAAN REMPAH DI BIDANG SEKSUALITAS DALAM LONTAR RUKMINI TATTWA
Authors: Ni Luh Dian Suryantini  , Ni Made Yuliani  , I Gede Suwantana
Published: November 2024

The spices from Indonesia such as pepper, candlenut to nutmeg are mentioned in the Rukmini Tattwa lontar manuscript as a component of the recipe that is said to be potent or effective. In the past, spices were an expensive item. In the ancient text Rukmini Tattwa, it is stated that a woman can return to virginity by using spices. Likewise with men who can increase confidence. This study uses a qualitative approach with the Purposive Sampling method, which is a technique for taking data sources from informants who are considered to know and understand the subject matter being researched the most. Based on this presentation, the relevant theories used are (1) Simulacra Theory from Jean Baudrillard; (2) The Theory of Cultural Identity put forward by Stephen W. Littlejohn; (3) The Theory of Cultural Imperialism by Herb Schiller. The use of spices in the field of sexuality as stated in Lontar Rukmini Tattwa is not only a physical practice but also a complex cultural phenomenon. Apart from being an economic route, it is also a medium for cultural exchange, including in terms of sexuality. Lontar Rukmini Tattwa, a traditional Balinese manuscript, provides insight into the patterns of cultural communication that occurred related to sexuality at that time. With the display perspective method, the cultural communication that occurs is one-way communication. This means that the pattern of cultural communication using the display perspective method is carried out through exhibitions that are quite effective as a cultural communication tool to narrate or convey the content message of Rukmini Tattwa's lontar. Second, the primary communication pattern which shows the delivery of messages through intermediaries. This pattern includes language and body movements to help provide understanding so that there is no shift in meaning between the denotative and connotative meanings of Lontar Rukmini Tattwa. With the theory of simulakra, the pattern of cultural communication that occurs can be understood that the description in Rukmini Tattwa is a hyperbole or strong metaphor, not a scientific fact. The claim that the herb can restore the condition of women to adolescence is more of a reflection of cultural beliefs or myths that have long been developed. So, even though these claims sound real and convincing, it must be realized that this is only part of a simulation that has no scientific basis.
Pengenalan Bahasa Bali melalui Media Gending Rare Pada anak Usia Dini di TK Hainan School
Authors: Anggreni Ni Wayan Suci
Published: November 2024

ABSTRAK
 
Bahasa Bali memiliki peran yang amat penting dalam kehidupan dan peradaban masyarakat Bali serta memiliki peran sentral dalam pengembangan intelektual, sosial dan emosional peserta didik. Sebagai salah satu keunggulan lokal di Bali, pembelajaran Bahasa Bali diharapkan dapat membantu peserta didik untuk lebih mengenal, mencintai dan ikut melestarikan keunggulan lokal Bali. Pengenalan Bahasa Bali perlu diintesifkan. Gending rare bukan hanya mengenalkan anak usia dini berbahasa Bali tetapi salah satu untuk membentuk karakter seperti nilai positif dan pesan moral. Pengenalan Bahasa Bali tidak hanya peran dari orang tua dirumah saja tetapi bisa dilakukan di sekolah anak usia dini. Rangsangan yang bisa dilakukan di anak usia dini hampir sama dilakukan orang tua dalam memperkenalkan Bahasa Bali seperti menggunakan media gending rare.
Berdasarkan latar belakang di atas, maka dapat ditemukan beberapa permasalahan. (1) strategi pengenalan Bahasa Bali melalui media gending rare pada anak usia dini di TK Hainan School. (2) faktor-faktor penghambat pengenalan Bahasa Bali melalui media gending rare pada anak usia dini di TK Hainan School (3) peranan pengenalan Bahasa Bali melalui media gending rare pada anak usia dini TK Hainan School. Penelitian ini menggunakan penelitian kualitatif karena tidak menggunakan data statistik ataupun angka-angka secara mengkhusus. Teori pendukung yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah teori perkembangan anak usia dini dan teori perkembangan Bahasa. Objek penelitian ini terfokus pada kedudukan dan fungsi media gending rare sebagai pengenalkan Bahasa Bali pada anak usia dini. Sumber data penelitian ini adalah pengenalan Bahasa Bali melalui gending rare pada anak usia dini di TK Hainan School yang diperoleh melalui observasi, wawancara, studi kepustakaan dan dokumentasi. Informan dilakukan secara snowball sampling.
Hasil penelitian diketahui; (1) Strategi pembelajaran yang digunakan dalam pembelajar pengenalan Bahasa Bali melalui media gending rare pada anak usia dini di TK Hainan School adalah metode audiovisual, metode media gambar, metode gending rare (gerak dan lagu), dan metode permainan tradisional. (2) faktor penghambat yang mempengaruhi pengenalan Bahasa Bali pada media gending rare pada anak usia dini adalah lingkungan keluarga, perangkat pembelajaran, lingkungan sekitar, serta perubahan budaya dan pandangan dari masyarakat. (3) peranan pengenalan Bahasa Bali melalui media gending rare pada anak usia dini di TK Hainan School adalah pelestarian budaya, pembentukan karakter, dan pelestarian Bahasa ibu. Dalam hal ini maka pengenalan Bahasa Bali melalui media gending rare pada anak usia dini memiliki peran sangat penting untuk melestarikan budaya dan Bahasa daerah Bali.
SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING (SDL) THROUGH MOBILE ASSISTED LANGUAGE LEARNING (MALL) IN LEARNING SPEAKING OUT-OF-CLASS:
Authors: Susinta Dwi Agustina  , Nor Laili Fatmawati
Published: November 2024

Nowadays, students need more time to improve speaking skill by learning speaking out-of-class using mobile application This research aims to analyze the process of students Self-Directed Learning (SDL) using Mobile Assisted Language Learning (MALL), and to identify the students’ reasons in using Mobile Assisted Language Learning (MALL) to build Self-Directed Learning (SDL) in supporting learning speaking out-of-class at UIN Raden Mas Said Surakarta in academic year 2022/2023. The research method applied descriptive qualitative method. The research collecting data used interview, and observation technique. The result of this research showed that  semester students who used MALL have structured process of SDL which deals with; (a) The students determine  learning need; (b) The students determine goals from their needs and define structured objectives to accomplish their goals using a mobile application; (c) The students choose learning materials on the mobile application; (d) The students do learning activity using mobile application; (e) The students evaluate their learning progress using mobile applications as their self-assessment; (f) The students reflect on their learning progress as their self-reflection. Then students’ reasons in using mobile application in learning speaking which deals with; (a) Mobile application is flexible in place; (b) Mobile application is flexible in time; (c) Mobile application has clear instruction, enjoyable, effective, and helpful in learning speaking; (d) Mobile application has features that can help students do speaking practice; (e) The English learning material is available in the application.
PERCEPTIONS OF TOURISM WORKERS IN NUSA DUA, BALI REGARDING THE USE OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS IN THE TOURISM INDUSTRY
Authors: Suadnyana I Wayan , Koeswiryono Dika Pranadwipa
Published: November 2024

This paper examines the perceptions of tourism workers in Nusa Dua, Bali, regarding the importance of using English in the tourism industry. The study aims to explore the workers' perceptions and self-perceptions of English language skills and their relevance to the industry. A descriptive research design with a quantitative approach was utilized, and data were collected through questionnaires. The findings reveal that the participants hold positive self-perceptions and perceptions toward English language skills, strongly agreeing on the importance of English in their work. They recognize the significance of good listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in English, as well as a broad vocabulary related to the industry. The study provides insights into the participants' background characteristics, including gender, age, education, departmental affiliation, and working experience. Overall, this research contributes to the understanding of the importance of English proficiency in the tourism industry, informing language training programs and human resource practices. The findings emphasize the participants' awareness of the role of English in effective communication, customer service, and career advancement, highlighting the need for language skills in the industry.
 
Keywords: perceptions, English language skills, tourism industry
EMPOWERING YOUNG LEARNERS IN ENGLISH EDUCATION: POTENTIAL AND LIMITATIONS OF SUNO AI
Authors: Phalaguna Ida bagus
Published: November 2024

Engaging and maintaining young learners’ attention spans with songs has been a common technique in the teaching of English. However, looking for suitable and perfect songs on the internet has always been difficult and takes much time for those teachers who want to include music in their classes. Now, this challenge is made easier by SUNO, a generative AI that creates songs quickly and effectively. Nevertheless, like any other technology, SUNO is not flawless AI. There are some downsides associated with SUNO as well. For example, the quality of the songs depends on the prompt it receives. Moreover, its operation relies on an uninterrupted connection to the internet which might not be available at certain institutions such as rural areas.
IN-SERVICE TEACHERS’ PERSPECTIVES ON EFL PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS’ PERFORMANCES IN TEACHING YOUNG LEARNERS
Authors: Oktarina Santi
Published: November 2024

The present study aimed at investigating the teaching performances of pre-service teachers in teaching English as a Foreign Language (EFL) when instructing young learners, as perceived by in-service teachers. Adopting a descriptive qualitative research design, data were gathered through observations and interviews conducted with 15 students enrolled in the fourth semester of the teaching English as a foreign language subject. The evaluation of the pre-service teachers’ performances was based on an adapted evaluation sheet derived from the government’s professional teacher development program, encompassing criteria related to the commencement, progression, and conclusion of the lesson. Participants were in-service teachers from three distinct educational institutions, selected through purposive sampling. The findings of the study indicated that the pre-service teachers received average scores ranging from 70 to 90 for each criterion, demonstrating their proficiency in teaching young learners. Descriptively, it can be inferred that the pre-service teachers exhibited competent teaching skills within this particular instructional context.
Key words: in-service teacher, pre-service teacher, teaching performance, perspective, English for young learner
What do people laugh about on the Internet? Linguistic and linguacultural analysis of humor
Authors: Sobyanina Valentina Aleksandrovna
Published: November 2024

The aim of the work: to identify the linguistic and linguacultural features of the actualization of the comic effect using the example of German-language and Russian-language material on the Internet. The subject of the study is the linguistic and linguacultural features of humor, presented primarily on the material of memes, jokes and some other genres available on the Internet. Knowledge of the linguacultural specifics of humor helps to implement successful intercultural communication and avoid communication errors. Material, methods, methodology of the research: examples of actualization of humor on various German-language Internet sites and Internet platforms with the addition of individual examples from the Russian language were selected as the research material. Semantic analysis and the method of identifying the meaning of words in a specific context (contextual analysis) were used as the main research methods. The novelty of the study lies in the fact that, using the material of the German and Russian languages, an insufficiently studied topic of actualization of various types of humorous effect on the Internet is analyzed, primarily through memes and jokes, as well as in various humorous television shows, its linguistic and linguacultural features are revealed in various types of discourse - political, advertising, social. Conclusions: The study of humor on the Internet is of great research interest, as it helps to understand humor, to identify not only its linguistic features, but also some features of the mentality and culture of the country, which must be taken into account in intercultural communication in order to avoid stereotypes and not make communicative mistakes. Scope of application of the material: speech practice when working with students studying German, when teaching courses in lexicology and stylistics, when preparing a special course on the topic “Linguistic and linguacultural specifics of humor on the Internet.”
BRICS as the object of Russian legal studies: selective review of 2012-2024 articles
Authors: Astakhova Marina Anatol'evna
Published: November 2024

In the modern research space, the BRICS interstate association is the object of increased attention of scientists of various specializations, including legal scholars. The purpose of this article is to provide an overview of a few articles by Russian legal scholars published in domestic journals from 2012 to 2024. The criteria for selecting articles were the Russian language of publication, the presence of the abbreviation "BRICS" in the title or resume of the work, full access to the text in the scientific electronic libraries "Cyberleninka" and "Elibrary.ru" belonging to the thematic section "OECD – Law". The review will make it possible to diagnose the structure and state of the publication situation in relation to BRICS as an object of domestic legal research, to determine the prospects for further research. The research methodology is based on the application of content analysis, classification, induction and deduction methods. The empirical basis is represented by 131 scientific articles published in the period from 2012 to 2024. The novelty of the study is determined by the fact that there are no review articles regarding the publication situation on legal issues related to BRICS in the domestic research field. As a result of the study, it was established that there is diverse scientific interest in relation to BRICS, which is positioned as an object of analysis in two aspects – as a monolithic independent subject of international relations and as a conglomerate of member countries. The analysis of the problems of the reviewed scientific articles made it possible to determine the presence of both relatively well-developed subject areas (in particular, the organizational and legal essence of the BRICS, intellectual property and legal aspects of digitalization and artificial intelligence in the BRICS countries), and other areas in which potential authors have wide research prospects.
FORMATION OF SKILLS FOR ANALYZING THE PROPERTIES OF FUNCTIONS AMONG STUDENTS OF TECHNICAL UNIVERSITIES IN THE CONTEXT OF DIGITALIZATION
Authors: VORONOVA Y. , PAVELIYEVA E. , STANKEVICH Y.
Published: November 2024

A complete study of the function and the construction of its graph is an important task of the mathematical analysis course. However, students often devalue its importance because of availability of computer programs for calculating and plotting. As a result, some students assimilate the material superficially and have poorly formed skills of analyzing the function properties and interpreting of the function graph. This article proposes tasks for which the student needs to understand the studied concepts in theory and in practice, describes tasks that cannot be solved using standard programs.
DYNAMICS OF RESULTS OF MATH ENTRANCE STUDENTS CONTROL IN SIBERIAN FEDERAL UNIVERSITY
Authors: KRAVTSOVA O. , SEREDA V. , SHEVELEVA I.
Published: November 2024

The analysis of entrance, thematic and final testing results is carried out regularly to monitor the qualification level of applicants and students. The entrance control estimate the level of residual knowledge in elementary mathematics of first-year students. This estimate allows us to put forward reasonable proposals for improving and optimizing the school mathematics course. A brief statistical analysis of the math entrance testing results in period 2009-2020 demonstrates the surprising patterns and suggests the new tasks for the testing system evolution.
ON THE INTEGRAL COURSE OF MATHEMATICS AT THE FINAL STAGE OF STUDY AT A TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
Authors: RASSADIN A. , TASMURATOVA S.
Published: November 2024

The current geopolitical situation urgently requires an increase in the level of physical and mathematical training of Russian engineers. In particular, the fundamental physical and mathematical training of domestic engineers is the basis for achieving technological independence of our country. In this article, as a tool for improving the quality of physical and mathematical training, the concept of an integral mathematics course is proposed, which should be read during one semester in the final year of study at a technical university. The concept is explained by the example of a specific mathematical problem. The directions of further detail for the proposed concept are also indicated.
DEVELOPMENT OF AN ALGORITHM FOR CONSTRUCTING AN INDIVIDUAL EDUCATIONAL TRAJECTORY OF A STUDENT
Authors: SELENKIN E.E. , KANEVA O.N.
Published: November 2024

An approach to the construction of a student's professional trajectory within the framework of the main educational program is proposed, taking into account the individual knowledge of the student. The trajectory construction algorithm is based on reinforcement learning methods, namely, the approach of maximizing the utility function is used based on the experience gained from interactive interaction with the environment. A reward function has been developed to assess the effectiveness and degree of contribution of each educational entity to the achievement of a certain profession by a particular student. During the experiment, it was found that the algorithm allows you to build an individual trajectory of mastering a profession, which can become the basis of professional development for each student.
Adenosine deaminase acting on RNA 2 provides neuroprotection by activating Kv1.1 channels in a rat epilepsy model
Authors: Zhu Pingping , Yuan Wei , Liu Wenquan , Wu Jian , Wang Pengzhen , Ning Bo
Published: November 2024

Objective:

Potassium voltage-gated channel sub-family A member 1 (Kv1.1), as a shaker homolog potassium channel, displays a special mechanism for posttranscriptional regulation called RNA editing. Adenosine deaminase acting on RNA 2 (ADAR2) can cause abnormal editing or loss of normal editing, which results in cell damage and related diseases. The relationship between Kv1.1 and editing enzyme ADAR2 in epileptic rats remains incompletely understood. We aimed to investigate the neuroprotective role of ADAR2 and its relationship with Kv1.1 in epileptic rats and the SH-SY5Y neuroblastoma cell line.

Material and Methods:

A rat epilepsy model was induced in vivo using lithium chloride–pilocarpine. We investigated the effect of ADAR2 on epileptic rats through Western blotting, quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR), and histological analysis. Western blotting was aimed at investigating the effect of overexpression of ADAR2 and Kv1.1-interfering RNA (si-Kv1.1) for neuronal apoptosis.

Results:

The overexpression of ADAR2 in epileptic rats led to the increased mRNA and protein expression of Kv1.1 (P < 0.001) and B-cell leukemia/lymphoma 2 protein (Bcl-2) (P < 0.001), whereas the decreased expressions of Bcl-2-associated X protein and cleaved caspases-3/7 at protein levels (P < 0.0001; P < 0.0001; P < 0.01) detected by Western blotting and qRT-PCR experiments. Hematoxylin and eosin staining and Nissl staining revealed the neuroprotection provided by ADAR2 overexpression. The experiments demonstrated that Kv1.1 was regulated by ADAR2. ADAR2 overexpression increased neuronal survival in in vivo experiments through the elevation of Bcl-2 levels (P < 0.05) and reduction of cleaved caspase-3/7 activity (P < 0.0001; P < 0.01). In the recovery experimental group that involved silencing Kv1.1, the beneficial effects of overexpressing ADAR2 were no longer observed (P < 0.05).

Conclusion:

Our findings confirm that the upregulation of ADAR2 promotes Kv1.1 protein expression, which ultimately reduces neuronal damage in the hippocampus of animals with epilepsy.
Immediate adverse events following immunization (AEFI) in drive-through COVID-19 vaccination campaign in Yogyakarta, Indonesia: A cross-sectional study
Authors: Chandra Lukman Ade , Nirwati Hera , Nugroho Dhite
Published: November 2024

Background & objectives

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to unprecedented global immunization efforts, with drive-through vaccination campaigns established to expedite and ensure safe coverage. However, research on immediate adverse events following immunization (AEFI) in these settings is limited. This study aims to evaluate the frequency and characteristics of immediate AEFI during drive-through COVID-19 vaccination campaigns in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, using the Sinovac/CoronaVac vaccine

Methods

This cross-sectional study utilized secondary data from the local vaccine registry managed by the Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia, from July 27 to September 6, 2021. Participants included individuals aged over 11 yr without underlying medical conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, cancer, or asthma. Key characteristics recorded were age, gender, and AEFI.

Results

Out of 27,459 registrants, only 20,817 were eligible and received a dose. The median participant age was 20 yr (IQR 10); 47 per cent were male (9,712) and 53 per cent female (11,105). The highest vaccination day was September 6, 2021, with 3,883 doses (18%). Among the 79 participants who experienced AEFI [0.38%; 95% Confidence Interval (CI): 0.30-0.47], the median age was 19 yr (IQR 8); 41 per cent were male (34) and 59 per cent female (48). Systemic adverse events (92%) were more common than local events (6.3%), with dizziness (77.2%) being most prevalent.

Interpretation & conclusions

The findings of this study suggest that immediate AEFI occurred rarely in the drive-through vaccination setting, indicating that this method appears safe and efficient for COVID-19 vaccinations, particularly in the context of immediate AEFI. Most adverse events were mild, underscoring the importance of preparedness and close monitoring in drive-through vaccination campaign sites to ensure patient safety and enhance vaccine confidence.
Aspiration pneumonia induced by haloperidol – A case report
Authors: Saranraj K. , Kiran P. Usha , Rohindh K.
Published: November 2024

Antipsychotic drugs were the most common cause of drug-induced aspiration pneumonia and dystonia. We present a young male in his 20s with a medical history of psychosis and on treatment with haloperidol 2.5 mg once daily for the past 3 months, who presented with breathing difficulty, cough, dysphagia and dystonia. The patient was admitted to the pulmonology ward, and investigations included chest X-ray and sputum tests, ruling out infective growth. Bronchoscopic removal of aspirated contents was done, oxygen support and intravenous antibiotics to prevent secondary infections were also given to the patient. The patient recovered fully, prompting haloperidol discontinuation and a switch to another antipsychotic. Pharmacovigilance data underscored haloperidol’s association with adverse reactions such as dystonia and pneumonia. The outcome emphasised the importance of vigilant monitoring and awareness of haloperidol-induced side effects among healthcare professionals and patients.
Engineered immune cell-based therapeutics for female reproductive tract cancers: Advances and future prospects
Authors: Nazeer Nazim , Manna Rimpa , Shukla Shivanshu , Patil Ankita , Bhargava Arpit
Published: November 2024

Cancers of the reproductive tract are one of the major causes of deaths in women. The higher rate of mortality among these cancers are mainly due to late stage disease detection and resistance to existing drugs. As research progresses, personalized medicine, which involves tailoring treatments to the unique characteristics of each patient’s tumor, is expected to play a significant role in the future. Engineered immune cells such as engineered dendritic cells, chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cells, and natural killer (NK) cells have emerged as an innovative approach to cure female reproductive tract cancers (FRCs). These engineered immune cells are designed to boost the immune system’s ability to identify and remove cancer cells, offering new therapeutic opportunities for patients with limited treatment options. The present review highlights the applicability of various engineered immune cell-based approaches to treat FRCs. It also outlines the potential of combining nanoparticle-based engineering strategies to further enhance the effectiveness of the existing immune cell strategies through improving the delivery of immune modulators. Overall, the article highlights the promising potential of immune cell engineering to improve the therapeutic outcomes among patients with FRCs.