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Carl Popper and His Book «The Open Society and Its Enemies»: from Socrates to Marx – the Philosophical Tradition of the Open Society
Authors: Yudin Olexandr
Published: December 2023

The given in the article analysis of Popper’s historical and philosophical concept, reconstruction of the genesis of historicistic thinking shows that Popper opposes two traditions in the history of philosophy: 1) the tradition of historisistic philosophy, which includes Plato, Aristotle, Hegel and 2) the tradition critical rationalism which includes Democritus, Socrates, Antisthenes, Schopenhauer, and also Marx. The last one is also called in the article the philosophical tradition of the open society. According to Popper, the necessary component of critical rationalism is the personal moral responsibility of a philosopher for his philosophical statements. The author of the article argues that the concept of historicism is designed not to condemn Marx, but to separate in his doctrine his moral radicalism and social activism from historicistic aspiration to take the History as his ally and, hence, to present him as the defender, but not the enemy of the open society. On the author’s oppinion the concept of historicism is not yet obsolete. With the appropriate specifications it can be useful for the analysis of modern futurologists’ conceptions of postindustrial society.
The substantiation of a new French translation of Descartes’s “Meditationes... ”: Ukrainian parallels
Authors: Khoma Oleg
Published: December 2023

A review of the new French edition of the translation of Descartes' "Meditationes de prima philosophia" by Michelle Beyssade (1990) and an analysis of the main differences between the Latin original (1641) and the authorized French translation (1647) of this work.
Effect of unplugged and plugged coding activities on secondary school students’ computational thinking skills
Authors: YILMAZ Tunahan , İZMİRLİ Serkan
Published: December 2023

The objective of this research was to investigate the influence of both unplugged and plugged coding activities on the computational thinking skills of secondary school students. Using an experimental design with a pretest-posttest control group, the study indicated that students enhanced their computational thinking skills through engagement in coding activities. Specifically, students in the experimental group, participating in unplugged coding activities (Tospaa unplugged coding activities), exhibited heightened perception and improved performance in computational thinking skills in the post-test compared to the pre-test. Conversely, the control group, involved in plugged coding activities (Scratch block-based coding), did not show a significant change in perception of computational thinking skills in the post-test compared to the pre-test. However, their performance in computational thinking skills improved significantly in the post-test compared to the pre-test. Furthermore, no significant differences were observed in terms of the perception of computational thinking skills between the unplugged coding group and the plugged coding group, and similarly, no significant differences were found in terms of the computational thinking skills performance between unplugged and plugged groups. In conclusion, the study also shows a high alignment between students' perceptions of computational thinking and their actual performance in computational thinking.
LEITURA QUE SALVA: UM PROJETO DE INCENTIVO À LEITURA E ESCRITA COMPARTILHADA ENTRE ESTUDANTES DA EJA E DA PEDAGOGIA
Authors: PURIFICAÇÃO MARIA CLARA MARQUES DA , NEVES CAROLINE DA CONCEIÇÃO , ARAÚJO JARCILENE MARIA SOUSA DE , SILVA 4GABRIELA MARIA DA , SILVA RENATA CARVALHO DA
Published: December 2023

Este trabalho é o desdobramento de uma pesquisa exploratória de caráter qualitativo a partir de entrevistas semi-estruturadas junto aos atores de uma escola na comunidade de Céu Azul em Camaragibe-PE, por estudantes do curso de Pedagogia do Centro Universitário Brasileiro - UNIBRA, com foco nas vivências dos educandos da Educação de Jovens e Adultos - EJA. A partir das experiências dos educandos, foi elaborado o projeto interventivo intitulado “Leitura que Salva”. O objetivo do trabalho foi incentivar a leitura e a escrita entre os jovens e adultos dessa escola pública nessa comunidade. A relevância deste trabalho é a importância de construir práticas educativas de alfabetização e letramento voltadas para o processo de produção criativa por parte do educandos da EJA, o fortalecimento da autoestima e do empoderamento desses educandos, valorizando seu protagonismo e suas histórias de vida, bem como, a cultura local. O trabalho teve como fundamentação teórica o percurso histórico da EJA no Brasil, os estudos freireanos e os pressupostos da Alfabetização e do Letramento na perspectiva das autoras como Magda Soares e Emília Ferreiro. A metodologia envolveu a coleta e análises dos dados obtidos nas entrevistas, o planejamento e a execução de atividades envolvendo coleta e doações de livros, rodas de diálogos, palestras diversas e filmes de animação sobre Literatura de Cordel. Os educandos se engajaram na criação de um livro de autobiografia  e um livreto de Literatura de Cordel, e demonstraram protagonismo e empoderamento em seus relatos e produções. Percebemos que o projeto obteve resultados mais que satisfatórios, pois foram atividades e palestras muito significativas, e vivências transformadoras como podemos perceber nos relatos dos educandos envolvidos.
ELABORAÇÃO E APLICAÇÃO DE MODELO DIDÁTICO COMO FERRAMENTA FACILITADORA PARA A DISCUSSÃO DA TEMÁTICA CICLO DAS ANGIOSPERMAS NO ENSINO MÉDIO
Authors: RODRIGUES-SOUZA JEFFERSON , BRITO EMILLY CARVALHO , CASTRO YASMIM ALLINE DE ARAÚJO , CASTRO ITAMARA ALMEIDA , CASTRO 5ÍCARO FILLIPE DE ARAÚJO
Published: December 2023

O ensino da Botânica, ramo da ciência que estuda as plantas, possui um importante papel na formação discente. Entretanto, tem sido observadas diversas dificuldades no ensino-aprendizagem de Botânica na educação básica, principalmente por conta da “impercepção botânica”, a incapacidade de se perceber as plantas no cotidiano, bem como pela dificuldade de representar conceitos botânicos de modo que se facilite a aprendizagem. Nesse sentido, faz-se necessário o uso de estratégias metodológicas que tornem o aprendizado de Botânica mais motivador, significativo e contextualizado, como os modelos didáticos. Assim, levando a consideração da carência de recursos didáticos, além da falta de espaços especializados como laboratórios no ensino público para a execução de aulas práticas, o presente estudo teve como objetivo confeccionar e avaliar um modelo didático aplicável e de baixo custo, como ferramenta facilitadora da aprendizagem, sobre o conteúdo ciclo das angiospermas para alunos do segundo ano do Ensino Médio. Após o aceite para participar da pesquisa, através da assinatura de um TCLE (Termo de Consentimento Livre e Esclarecido) e um TR (Termo de Responsabilidade), no caso dos indivíduos menores de idade, os participantes responderam um primeiro questionário (Q1), que versava sobre a percepção dos discentes sobre o uso de modelos didáticos e ensino de Botânica, além de trazer algumas questões de ENEM/vestibular sobre gimnospermas e angiospermas. Em seguida, foi realizada uma aula expositiva dialogada sobre gimnospermas utilizando-se slides e, posteriormente, realizou-se uma aula expositiva dialogada sobre angiospermas, com o auxílio do modelo didático. Por fim, foi aplicado um segundo questionário (Q2), com as mesmas questões de ENEM/vestibular utilizadas no Q1, além de uma questão subjetiva sobre a satisfação dos alunos em relação à aula realizada. Os resultados demonstraram que o uso de modelo didático facilitou o entendimento do ciclo das angiospermas, uma vez que foi possível uma maior compreensão da morfologia externa, anatomia e fisiologia vegetal por conta da representação das estruturas no modelo, conforme dito pelos alunos. Dessa forma, o uso de metodologias alternativas minimiza o alto índice de impercepção botânica entre os discentes, dando suporte para que estes construam novos conhecimentos, estimulando o pensamento crítico.
A INCLUSÃO DO ALUNO COM TRANSTORNO DO ESPECTRO AUTISTA – TEA NA REDE MUNICIPAL DE ENSINO E SEUS DESAFIOS
Authors: DANTAS NATÁLIA PEREIRA , OLIVEIRA DÉBORA BENÍCIO ALVES
Published: December 2023

O presente trabalho apresenta uma discussão acerca da inclusão do aluno autista e seus desafios na rede municipal de ensino, sobretudo o 2º ano do ensino fundamental da escola Municipal Professora Maria Nilza localizada na cidade de Salgueiro-PE.  Para tanto, o objetivo cumpre em conhecermos mais sobre esse assunto e, ao mesmo tempo, compreender como vem ocorrendo a inclusão na rede municipal de ensino e quais seus desafios. A discussão, teoricamente está fundada nos estudos do Instituto Rodrigues Mendes (2022), Constituição Federal (1988), Lei de Diretrizes e Base 9.394/96, Diretrizes Curriculares Nacionais para a educação Básica, Convenção de Salamanca (1994), Santos (2008), dentre outros. Nesse sentido, foi realizado uma pesquisa qualitativa, exploratória descritiva. Baseado em pesquisa qualitativa, de campo, ao qual foi aplicado um questionário semiestruturado para a professora da respectiva turma, cuidadora, mãe atípica e coordenadora da referida escola. Os resultados apontam que a escola acima citada tenta ao máximo fazer com que haja a inclusão dessas crianças que necessitam de um acompanhamento mais especializado, desde atividades adaptadas, interação com os demais estudantes até atividades dentro e fora da escola, enfim, é feito todo um engajamento para que essa inclusão aconteça, embora nem sempre seja uma tarefa fácil, podendo considerar os desafios e características únicas que isso acarreta. Embora o acesso ao ensino inclusivo ser garantido por lei, constata-se que o caminho para a inclusão destas crianças é no entanto, longo e difícil. Portanto é um desafio continuo e que devem-se continuar questionando para que uma educação de qualidade seja o objetivo geral da educação.
Strategies to Increase Knowledge of Disaster Preparedness Among Children: A Literature Review
Authors: Karisa Putri , Mirwanti Ristina , Nibras Farah , Ayu Syahida , Yovita Anastasia , Al Fajar Muhamad Gustaf
Published: December 2023

Background: Children are a vulnerable group when experiencing a disaster. This vulnerability occurs because children's knowledge about disasters is very minimal, making children feel unprepared for disasters. The physical, psychological and social impacts caused by disasters are very dangerous for children's future development.Purpose: This study aims to determine interventions that can be done to improve children's knowledge related to disaster preparedness.Methods: The literature search used PubMed, Google Scholar, Science Direct, and EBSCOHOST Journal databases. Articles were analyzed based on the criteria of publication year 2017-2022, English and Indonesian language, randomized controlled trial and quasi experimental research designs and research results according to the topicResults: Six articles were obtained that discussed interventions to improve children's knowledge about disaster preparedness. There are several ways found in these articles, including disaster simulations with picture books, educational games, pop-up fairy tales, and animated videos, disaster awareness videos, and smartphone-based counseling.Conclusion: Education related to disaster preparedness for children can be obtained through various media, such as picture books, educational games, pop-up fairy tales, and animated videos, disaster awareness videos, and smartphone-based counseling. This knowledge can make children more prepared in the face of disasters.
Student Engagement Increases Caring Behaviour of Nursing Students
Authors: Indriyawati Nina , Sudirman Sudirman , Awaludin Sri Wahyuni
Published: December 2023

Background: Even though caring behavior is introduced since nursing students enter the institution, caring behavior is still low, this may be due to a lack of student involvement.Purpose: The study provides insight into the relationship between student engagement and caring behaviour in nursing students.Methods: A descriptive correlational study was conducted. Data were collected from 250 nursing students in the second to fourth years who had clinical practice experience. A cross-sectional study design was conducted. Data were collected using a modified Caring Behaviour Inventory (CBI) and a Student Course Engagement Questionnaire (SCEQ). Pearson product-moment correlation analysis techniques were used.Results: The overall student engagement score was 73.7 ± 6.8 on average while the caring behaviour score was 74.6 ± 6.5. Student engagement was significantly associated with caring behaviour r = .905 (p 0.001).Conclusion: Based on the finding that student engagement is strongly linked to the display of caring behavior in nursing students, it is clear that active engagement in the learning process is critical for fostering an understanding of caring behaviour. This study provides valuable insights for nursing lecturers seeking to increase student engagement and improve the development of caring behaviour among nursing students. By incorporating strategies that encourage active student participation and engagement, nursing departments can help to facilitate the development of caring behavior among their students.
The Effect of Nursing Care Documentation Training Based on Indonesian Nursing Standards
Authors: Yuwanto Mahmud Ady , Prasetyo Rizki Eko
Published: December 2023

Background: Maintain accurate and full nursing documentation to meet patient safety criteria. Evidence links nurse documentation to the hospital setting. Nursing documentation is impacted by patient load, lack of time, and skill and training.Purpose: This study examines the effectiveness of nursing documentation training based on Indonesian Nursing Standards (Diagnosis, Outcome, and Intervention) on nurses' knowledge.Methods: The research method is quasi-experimental with a pre-test post-test design for a single group. Participants in this study are 150 nurses from state-owned hospitals in Jember Regency, East Java. Total sampling was employed as the sampling approach. Data were analyzed using univariate frequency distribution, and bivariate analysis using paired t-test.Results: The average pre-test knowledge was 37.95 and the average post-test knowledge was 66.51. The p-value for the t-test analysis of the data was 0.000 ( 0.05).Conclusions: Effective nursing documentation training enhances nurses' abilities to document nursing care in accordance with the Indonesian Nursing Standards (diagnosis, outcome, and intervention).
Destruction of reinforced concrete structures of sewage systems
Authors: Gots Volodymyr , Makarenko Valeriy , Berdnyk Oksana
Published: December 2023

Composites materials are artificially created materials that consist of two or more components that differ in composition and are separated by a pronounced boundary. The development of modern composite materials is associated with the discovery of high-strength whiskers, with the study and use of aluminides and high-strength alloys. At present, various composite materials have been developed and used: fibrous; reinforced with whiskers and continuous crystals and fibres of refractory compounds and elements; dispersion-hardened materials; layered materials; alloys with directional crystallization of eutectic structures; alloys with intermetallic hardening. There are many technologies for producing composites: imbibition of reinforcing fibres with matrix (base) material; cold pressing of components followed by sintering; sediment of the matrix by plasma spraying on the hardener, followed by compression; batch diffusion welding of multilayer tapes of components; joint rolling of reinforcing elements with a matrix, and etc. The use of composites makes it possible to reduce the weight of aircraft, cars, ships, increase the efficiency of engines, and create new constructions with high performance and reliability. The development of composites with high impact resistance is an important direction in the industry. The strength characteristics of a layered composite material are decisive under shear loads, loading of the composite in directions other than the orientation of the layers, and cyclic loading. In this paper, we study the non-stationary interaction of an absolutely rigid body on a two-layer reinforced composite material. The action of the striker is replaced by a non-stationary vertical even distributed load, which changes according to a linear function, in the area of initial contact, which is assumed to be unchanged over time.

In contrast to the previous articles (Parts I and II), in this papers there is an investigation of the strain-stress state, the fields of the Odquist parameter and normal stresses depending on the material of the first (upper) layer.
Use of waste glass in concrete: A review
Authors: Berdnyk Oksana , Vyhovskyi Serhii
Published: December 2023

Concrete is widely used construction material in the present industry. The concrete consists of cement, fine aggregates and coarse aggregates. Concrete is strong in compression and weak in tension. Also, the cement manufacturing industry on an average emits 7% of greenhouse gases to earth’s atmosphere which leads to global warming. In order to address these environmental affects extensive research is ongoing into the use of cement replacements, using many waste materials (like waste glass, plastics, fly ash, etc.) and industry’s byproducts. Waste glass is a non- biodegradable material and disposal of waste glass into the land results in the soil pollution. So, to avoid these disposable problems waste glass may be used as partial replacements of coarse and fine aggregates. It’s possible to add glass in the concrete by replacing either of the ingredients partially in a number of forms. Glass may be added in crushed form or in powder form along with the addition of admixtures/plasticizers or without addition of any of the alternate materials in the nominal concrete. Accordingly, a study about various aspects of usage of glass has been made in this paper to include it in concrete as an ingredient so that the best possible usage of glass form may be finalized and same may be used in the concrete with a partial replacement.
System "dispersed polyvinyl acetate-calcium silicate" in furnishing materials
Authors: Petrikova Yevgenia , Amelina Natalia , Maistrenko Alla , Berdnyk Oksana
Published: December 2023

This article focuses on the processes of interaction between calcium silicate hydrates and dispersed polyvinyl acetate in tight films with the aim of developing compounds meant for restoration and finishing works. The basis of this development relies on the concept concerning the determining role of the crystal-chemical factor of the silicate phase in the formation of organic-mineral compounds of increased durability. The characteristics of dispersed calcium silicate hydrates are portrayed. The preparation conditions, accounting for the synthesis of the product of submicrocrystalline structure, conforming with the stoichiometry CaO:SiO2=0.8-2.0 have been determined. The interaction has been studied for compounds achieved by mixing ingredients in a rapid whirling mixer, and subjected to hardening at T=20+2 °C. With the aid of XRD, DTA and Infra-Red Spectrometry methods the formation process of the sophisticated polymer silicate phase in the material was observed for a period of 90 days. The properties of the film were investigated and its high resistance against the influence of external factors was established. On this basis a conclusion concerning the quite high effectiveness of substituting portland cement with dispersed calcium silicate hydrate in polymer cement compounds has been made White colour and other various special properties determine the suitability for repair and finishing works on facades of  buildings.
Corrosion properties of aluminum-based alloys used in building constructions for different purposes
Authors: Grechanyuk Vira , Matsenko Oleksandra , Chornovol Victoriya , Grechanyuk Igor
Published: December 2023

The corrosion resistance of an aluminium alloy АD 31, that is used in building constructions, is investigated. The connection between change of samples weight and time of corrosion tests is established. It is shown, that the corrosion is accompanied by simultaneous course of two processes: by oxide film formation and dissolution of more active metal. The temperature dependences have shown, that with the temperature increase higher 80°С the corrosion resistance is reduced. The accounts of weight and deep parameters of corrosion are made.
Generative Ai: potential and pitfalls
Authors: Yasenova Iryna , Berdnyk Oksana
Published: December 2023

The explosive popularity of ChatGPT around the world gave us the first real tipping point in public acceptance of AI. Finally, everyone, everywhere can see the breakthrough potential of this technology for themselves. Large language models (LLM) and the fundamental models underlying these advances in generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) represent a significant turning point. Not only have they cracked the code of language complexity, allowing machines to learn context, infer intent, and be independent creative individuals, but they can be quickly configured to perform a wide variety of different tasks. This technology should fundamentally change everything — from science, business, health care to, in fact, society itself. The positive impact on human creativity and productivity will be enormous. Companies will use these models to rethink the way work is done. Every role in every enterprise has the potential to be reimagined, as AI people working as co-pilots become the norm, greatly expanding their capabilities. Generative AI will affect tasks, not professions. Some of these tasks will be automated, some will be transformed by artificial intelligence, and some will remain unchanged. It can also be expected that humans will face a large number of new challenges, such as ensuring the accurate and responsible use of GenAI systems. That's why organizations that invest in training people to work with generative AI will have a significant advantage.
The Unrevealed Causes of Prosperity
Authors: Li Bin
Published: December 2023

With the unique Algorithmic Thinking Theory, this essay unconventionally, theoretically, multifacetedly, and concisely explains why and how the market-government mixedness intensifies prosperity, which can lead to abundant policy implications.
Agile Learning: An Innovative Curriculum for Educators
Authors: Fitsilis Panos , Damasiotis Vyron , Boti Evangeli
Published: December 2023

This paper presents a transformative approach to education, integrating agile methodologies into teaching and learning practices. It begins by contextualizing the necessity of agile learning in the modern educational landscape, drawing on a comprehensive review of background literature. The document then outlines the essential competencies required for educators in this innovative environment, emphasizing skills beyond traditional teaching methodologies to foster a dynamic, flexible, and effective learning atmosphere. Central to the curriculum are the structured learning objectives and the integration of practices from other innovative pedagogical methods, including Flipped Classroom, Inquiry-Based Learning, Lean learning, etc. This paper overall is underscoring the significance of agile methodologies in adapting to the evolving demands of 21st-century education and it represents a step forward in redefining educational practices to meet contemporary challenges.
Sakralitas Sendekolo: Fenomena Spiritual Masyarakat Klaten Yogyakarta
Authors: Hidayat Rahmat , Widya Pangesti Hestyana
Published: December 2023

People's belief in myths is often considered bad to violate. Klaten society is a society that believes in the sendekolo phenomenon, which is full of mystical things. Interestingly, people recognize the sendekolo phenomenon with different understandings. The purpose of this research is to examine how Klaten people understand the sendekolo phenomenon and how the community prevents this bad thing. The researcher used a qualitative approach with data collection techniques through interviews with seven informants who were recorded. The collected data is analyzed by reading it repeatedly, classifying it, and drawing conclusions. The theory used is Edward Evans Pritchard's anthropological theory. The results showed that Klaten people understand sendekolo as a sacred time that is full of taboos that apply to all ages. They also believe that certain objects are able to repel the spirits that roam during sendekolo.
Sources of resilience in adolescent female Rohingya survivors stranded in Aceh
Authors: Fadhilah Cut Rafyqa , Lubis Indah Sari Liza , Nisfiary Reny Khaerany , Sarah Cut
Published: December 2023

In 2015 to 2016 when the Rohingya were stranded in Kuala Langsa Harbor, Aceh. The research was conducted when the Rohingya survivors had been living in Aceh for six months. For most people, entering puberty is not easy. Adolescence is a stormy and stressful time because it is a time of emotional turmoil and imbalance. For Rohingya adolescents who experienced this runaway tragedy, of course, the adolescent phase they went through adds color, uniqueness, difficulties, and pressures that are different from ordinary adolescents who did not go through a tragedy in their lives. These conditions make Rohingya adolescents have to survive and find their ways to get through this tragedy. This research aims to discover the sources of resilience owned by adolescent girls who are Rohingya survivors. It is known from previous research that adolescent girls are not as resilient as adolescent boys and tend to be more sensitive and stressed when facing complex and stressful situations. This study uses a qualitative method with a phenomenological approach. The subject was taken by purposive sampling and amounted to only one person who was 16 years old.  Resilient sources obtained by Rohingya adolescent survivors stranded in Aceh are obtained from internal sources, namely, I Am and I Can. External sources, namely, I have external support and sources in increasing resilience that are received from social support and trades.
Teaching Irregular Verbs through Crossword Puzzle in the Second Semester of the Seventh Grade Students of East Lampung Junior High
Authors: Yuspik Yuspik , Dwiono Rija , Hariyanto Hariyanto , Mar’an Desy Awal
Published: December 2023

This research investigated the process of teaching irregular verbs using crossword puzzles to second-semester eleventh-grade students of SMP N 1 Gunung Pelindung Lampung Timur in the 2022/2023 academic year. The researcher believed that this technique could help students learn irregular verbs more effectively. The research was descriptive qualitative research, and the population was the second-semester seventh-grade students of SMP N 1 Gunung Pelindung Lampung Timur. The researcher used purposive sampling to select the sample, choosing class VII C, which consisted of 28 students and 1 English teacher. Data collection techniques included observation, interviews, and questionnaires. The data analysis showed that the teaching and learning process using crossword puzzles ran well. It was a good technique that could be implemented in the process of teaching and learning English vocabulary, especially irregular verbs. Moreover, crossword puzzles were not only easy for teachers and students to implement, but they could also increase student motivation and participation in the teaching and learning process. In conclusion, the research found that using crossword puzzles to teach irregular verbs was an effective and efficient method. It was a fun and engaging activity that could help students learn and remember irregular verbs more easily.
An Analysis of Formal Language Style in The American President Movie
Authors: Shadrina Shofya , Hellystia Devi
Published: December 2023

Language style serves as a supplementary instrument for individuals to partake in dialogue, drawing upon their speaking proficiency to align with the context and subject matter of the discourse. Using Martin Joss’s theory (1967), this research aims to find out the characteristics of formal language style that occur in the utterances in the American President movie. Descriptive qualitative method was used as the research design to analyze the characteristics of formal language style in the American President movie. The results of this research found 195 data which are presented in three points. The respectful tone (11), polite tone (21), avoid contraction of level grammar (22), avoid run-on sentence of level grammar (7), efficient words of level grammar (8), complete sentence of level grammar (113), and formal modal of level grammar (13). This means that the complete sentence of level grammar is prominently proved to be used in communication withing formal language style used in American President movie. based in the result of the research, it is fruitful to suggest the students of English Department to do further analysis about the five language styles used in other resources like movies, novels, or article that contain about the politics.
The Effect of Using Environmental Observation Strategy on Students Writing Skills in Descriptive Text
Authors: Hofifah Hofifah , Rosnija Eni , Rahmani Eka Fajar
Published: December 2023

The Environmental Observation Strategy is the approach that separating students into groups and having them observe a specific topic for 10-15 minutes before putting to their ideas. Afterward, groups merge their thoughts to create a descriptive paragraph. This research study aims to investigate the significant effectiveness of utilizing the Environmental Observation strategy in enhancing the writing skills of seventh-grade students in the descriptive text at SMPN 10 Pontianak. Employing a pre-experimental research design with a one-group pre-test and post-test approach, the study selected a sample of 32 students through cluster sampling as the sampling technique. Data collection involved administering pre-tests and post-tests in descriptive writing assessments. Statistical analysis comprised t-tests and effect size calculations. The results unequivocally demonstrate the significant impact of the Environmental Observation Strategy on students' descriptive writing skills. The t-test analysis (8.244) surpassed the critical value (2.0395) with df = 31, indicating a strong effect (effect size = 1.428). These findings underscore the pivotal role of implementing the Environmental Observation Strategy to enhance descriptive writing skills, thereby warranting its recommendation for seventh-grade students. By providing students with opportunities to observe and engage with their environment, educators can foster a deeper understanding of descriptive language and encourage students to effectively communicate their observations and experiences through writing.
Development of Practical Methods of Application of Expert Methods of Systems Theory in Transport Process Research
Authors:   Kremenchuk Mykhailo Ostrohradskyi National University, Zahorianskyi Volodymyr
Published: December 2023

The purpose of the paper is to develop a practical methodology for using the Delphi method using Microsoft Excel for organizing and conducting expert analysis of the managed system. Іn the paper are considered аpplied aspects of the use of expert decision-making procedures, organization and expert analysis of the managed system. One of the widely used methods of group evaluation of a predictive decision is the Delphi method, which is a series of sequentially implemented procedures aimed at preparing and substantiating the forecast. These procedures are characterized by the anonymity (independence of experts' answers) of the survey, which is regulated by the feedback between the results of the survey of the previous stage and the preparation of their new version, as well as the group nature of the answer. The group answer is formed by processing and analyzing the results of the experts' answers. As a rule, "closeness" to the opinion of experts serves as the criterion for the completion of ego development.Using the method of mathematical processing of the results of expert analysis using the Delphi method in Microsoft Excel, it is determined whether the opinions of experts and the numbers of priority and non-essential areas (alternatives) agree. If the experts' opinions turn out to be inconsistent, adjust the value of their assessments, achieving consistency in views. The Delphi method has undoubted advantages compared to methods based on the usual statistical processing of the results of individual surveys. It allows you to reduce fluctuations in the entire set of individual responses, limits fluctuations within groups. At the same time, as the conducted experiments show, the presence of poorly qualified experts has a less strong influence on the group assessment than simple averaging of the results of the answers, since the situation helps them to correct the answers due to receiving new information from their group. The computer implementation of methods of expert evaluations during the creation of information support for management decision-making tasks was carried out.
Multi-Module Electroerosion Head for arc Dimensional Processing
Authors:   Central Ukrainian National Technical University, Sergeev Anton , Bokov Viktor ,   Central Ukrainian National Technical University, Shmelov Vitaly ,   Central Ukrainian National Technical University
Published: December 2023

In modern conditions at repair plants and workshops, there is a need to process various parts from hard-to-machine materials, for example, from G13 steel, hardened steels and hard alloys. When implementing electropulse processing, the process is accompanied by mandatory pauses that negatively affect processing performance. A distinctive feature of the arc dimensional processing method, compared to electric pulse processing, is a significantly higher processing productivity (approximately by an order of magnitude or more), but stationary machines are massive, difficult to manufacture, occupy a large area and are very expensive. Therefore, only some of them are used for repair work. In addition, portable EDM machines and heads implementing the ROD process are used for repair work, but they have a narrow technological purpose. The purpose of the research is to expand the technological capabilities of the head without significantly increasing its cost due to the use of multi-module equipment. Conceptually, the problem is solved in a well-known electroerosion head of arc dimensional processing (module 1) with a working fluid station and a power source with technological current based on a desktop drilling machine due to the fact that the table for the machine is made in the form of a container in which one or two additional mobile modules are stored of another technological purpose, for example, module 2 for dimensional arc processing of bodies of rotation, which is installed on a lathe instead of a cutter, and module 3 for dimensional arc processing of holes in large-sized parts, which is made autonomously in the form of a portable EDM machine, and all modules are powered by one working fluid station and one power source with process current, but do not work simultaneously. The concept of the electroerosion multi-module head for dimensional processing of the arc, which includes the composition, general technical description and module connection diagrams, has been developed. It is shown that the use of an EDM head for dimensional processing with an arc with a working fluid station and a power source with a technological current based on a desktop drilling machine allows you to expand its technological capabilities due to the use of a multi-module processing principle without significantly increasing the cost of equipment.
Increasing the wear resistance of the working bodies of soil processing machines by nitridation in the ignition discharge
Authors:   Khmelnytskyi National University, Stechyshyn Myroslav , Lukyanyuk Mykola ,   Khmelnytskyi National University, Martynyuk Andriy ,   Khmelnytskyi National University, Olekasandrenko Viktor ,   Khmelnytskyi National University, Stechyshyna Nadiya ,   Khmelnytskyi National University
Published: December 2023

The article considers the problem of increasing the wear resistance of the cutting elements of the working bodies of tillage machines by nitriding in a glow discharge. Solving the problem of increasing the wear resistance of the cutting elements of the working bodies of soil tillage machines reduces the resistance to cutting when tilling the soil, which helps to reduce the traction force of the unit and, in the final version, save fuel. Nitriding of the studied samples was carried out on the UATR-1 installation, designed for surface modification of parts, tools and equipment by the BATR method or similar diffusion vacuum processes. It was established that the following main mutually competing processes occur during anhydrous nitriding in a glow discharge: formation of nitrides, diffusional saturation of the surface with nitrogen, and sputtering of the surface layer. The formation of nitrides occurs at low values of the specific energy flow, the surface sputtering process is activated at high voltage values, and the current density is responsible for nitrogen diffusion into the depth of the metal. The structure and phase composition of nitrided layers is determined by a combination of regime and energy parameters. The ability to control the energy parameters of the armored personnel carrier allows you to significantly expand the area of obtaining nitrided layers with predetermined operational characteristics of parts of machines and equipment while simultaneously reducing the energy consumption of the nitriding process. The research results showed that the amount of wear of a nitrided tool, compared to a non-nitrided one, decreased by 25-40%.
PENGARUH PEMBERIAN MINUMAN KUNYIT ASAM TERHADAP PENURUNAN DISMENOREA PRIMER
Authors: Achmad Ismiyanti H. , Hattu Susana
Published: December 2023

Dysmenorrhea or menstrual pain is a condition in which menstrual flow is difficult (difficult menstrual phase) or painful menstruation (painful menstruation). Menstrual pain is a symptom and not a disease. Dysmenorrhea can be used for menstrual pain that is quite severe where sufferers treat themselves with analgesics or go to the doctor, so this needs to be prevented or treated with non-pharmacology, namely herbal concoction therapy with tamarind turmeric.To determine the effect of giving tamarind turmeric on reducing primary dysmenorrhea in Midwifery Students at the Poltekkes Kemenkes Maluku in 2022.This study used the Quasy Experiment method with a two group pretest and posttest design. In this research design, the subjects were divided into two groups, namely the intervention group and the control group, all of which would be pretested and posttested. The research population is Midwifery Students at the Poltekkes Kemenkes Maluku in 2022, with a total sample of 32 respondents who were taken using a purposive sampling technique.The results of this study indicate that there is an effect of giving turmeric acid on primary dysmenorrhea in the intervention group of D-III Midwifery students at the Poltekkes Kemenkes Maluku in 2022 (p value = 0.000 < ɑ (0.05).There is an effect of giving tamarind turmeric on reducing primary dysmenorrhea.
HUBUNGAN DUKUNGAN SOSIAL DENGAN PEMBERIAN ASI EKSKLUSIF DI PUSKESMAS PONDOKGEDE BEKASI
Authors: Pertiwi Nur Fitri Ayu
Published: December 2023

Fulfillment of nutrition for newborn babies is very dependent on breast milk (ASI). Increasing the quantity and quality of breast milk needs to be a priority in fulfilling the nutrition of newborn babies. Breast milk production is closely related to the conditions of social support around the mother. Social support is important to support the success of exclusive breastfeeding. This research aims to determine the relationship between social support and exclusive breastfeeding in the Pondok Gede Bekasi Community Health Center area. This research design uses cross sectional. The sample used was 129 mothers with toddlers aged 6-24 months. The sampling technique was accidental sampling using a questionnaire as a research instrument. The research results were analyzed using the Chi-Square test with a result of p<0.05. The research results show that there is a relationship between social support and exclusive breastfeeding. It is hoped that all parties will provide full support for the success of exclusive breastfeeding.
STUDI KASUS: KANGAROO FATHER CARE (KFC) DALAM ASUHAN KEBIDANAN PADA BAYI DENGAN BERAT BADAN LAHIR RENDAH (BBLR)
Authors: Kasmiati Kasmiati , Fauziah Arvicha
Published: December 2023

The incidence of newborns with low birth weight (LBW) in the world every year occurs in 20 million births, it is estimated that 15-20% of babies are born with LBW. Indonesia has a mortality rate for LBW newborns of 29%. The case study aims to determine the results of managing LBW newborns using the Kangaroo Father Care (KFC) method. The case study was carried out in the perinatology room at dr. P.P Maggretty Saumlaki Hospital, the method used was a case study approach for babies. Mrs. K.K with LBW for 4 days every 08.00-11.50 WIT with the application of the Kangaroo Father Care (KFC) method with management results where the heart rate increased, respiration was normal, body temperature was stable, there was an increase in body weight of 30 grams, a loving relationship was established between father and babies, and increasing fathers' knowledge in caring for their LBW babies. The conclusion is that the application of Kangaroo Father Care (KFC) positively effects on babies who experience LBW.
Analisis mutu pelayanan kesehatan menggunakan metode Servperf dan IPA pada pasien rawat jalan di Rumah Sakit Islam Malahayati Medan
Authors: Anastasya Raihanis , Gurning Fitriani Pramita
Published: December 2023

When it comes to satisfying customers whose requirements are becoming more varied over time, quality of service in a business network is a key factor. Patients at Malahayati Islamic Hospital Medan continue to have concerns regarding the quality of care they get and the WOTJ quality indicator, which now stands at 55% instead of the target 100%. The goal of this study is to use the Servperf and IPA techniques to examine the degree of outpatient satisfaction at Malahayati Islamic Hospital Medan along the categories of tangibles, dependability, responsiveness, assurance, and emphasizing. A quantitative survey with a cross-sectional design was used for this study. This research used purposive sampling to collect data from a representative sample of 96 outpatients from Hospital in Medan. Based on the findings of this research, Malahayati Islamic Hospital Medan can enhance the quality of its outpatient treatment by focusing on three specific service aspects. The waiting area and exam rooms need to be more relaxing, drugs should be delivered quickly, and the doctors and other personnel should be more personable. Prescriptions for both outpatient and inpatient use must enter the pharmacy via different entrances to prevent a backlog.
Melatonin and cancer: Exploring gene networks and functional categories
Authors: Chuffa Luiz , Carvalho Robson Francisco , Camargo Victória Larissa Schimidt , Cury Sarah Santiloni , Domeniconi Raquel Fantin , Zuccari Debora Aparecida Pires de Campos , Seiva Fábio Rodrigues Ferreira
Published: December 2023

While melatonin is known for its multifaceted properties and its potential to combat cancer, there has been limited exploration of the cancer-melatonin interaction at the gene network level. One of the ways to better understand the molecular mechanisms of melatonin’s anti-cancer effects is to use text-mining strategies to extract relevant information that creates knowledge networks of entities and their associations. In this study, we mined gene-publication associations to search for genes most relevant to the terms of “melatonin” and “cancer”. A total of 152 genes were identified and ranked, among which 15 were kinase-related and three G-protein coupled receptor genes. The hub genes (STAT3, JUN, TP53, MAPK3, EP300, SRC, HSP90AA1, AKT1, ESR1, and IL6) were involved with several pathways in cancer. After examining the melatonin-treated cancers, we mapped 25 upregulated and 51 downregulated genes; these were strongly associated with cancer hallmarks such as resisting cell death, sustaining proliferative signaling, and inducing invasion and metastasis. Upregulated genes showed molecular functions including apoptotic protease activator, caspase activator, enzyme regulator, and protein binding, whereas the downregulated genes affected protein kinase activities, transcription factor binding, protein, enzyme, DNA, and promoter bindings. By connecting gene subsets, we detected a closer relationship among breast, hepatocellular, prostate, and oral cancers, in addition to neuroblastoma and osteosarcoma in terms of changes in melatonin-related signaling pathways. TCGA data were analyzed to understand the impact of gene signatures on survival of patients, and melatonin-downregulated genes were associated with longer survival of patients with glioblastoma, bladder, breast, colon, stomach, liver, lung, and ovarian carcinomas. These results provide a global view of gene interaction networks in melatonin-treated cancers and their functional value, opening new opportunities to consider melatonin for cancer therapy.
The therapeutic potential of melatonin against hepatotoxicity caused by obesity and NSAIDs: A comprehensive review
Authors: Nath Anupama , Ghosh Songita , Dey Tiyasa , Chattopadhyay Aindrila , Bandyopadhyay Debasish
Published: December 2023

The obesity and increased free fatty acid level are considered the etiology of hepatotoxicity leading to steatohepatitis and hepatic fibrosis. Obesity promotes inflammatory response and oxidative stress. Adipocytes secrete various proinflammatory cytokines including TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6 and leptin to initiate a vicious cycle and cause further fat accumulation and weight gain. Specifically, to liver, the fat accumulation will cause non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), the most prevailing chronic liver ailment, if it is not properly treated, then it will cause severe outcomes including fatality. In addition, obesity also cause other inflammatory disorders including osteoarthritis of the knee, joint pain, etc.  Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are most often used medicines for treatment of inflammation but their serious side effects are concerning. These include gastric mucosal damage, liver injury with elevated aminotransferase (AST/ALT) levels, hepatitis, jaundice and more fatal liver diseases. Melatonin, an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory molecule can be used to treat diverse kind of inflammatory diseases. It remarkably reduces the mRNA levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines of TNF-α, IL-6, IL-1β, etc. Melatonin and its metabolites retain the properties as an effective free radical scavenger and regulate various antioxidative and pro-oxidative enzymes. This molecule can potentially abate the ill effects of hepatotoxicity induced by both NSAIDs and obesity. Therefore, this review briefly summarizes the recent available knowledge on the protective effects of melatonin against various disorders involving weight gain and hepatotoxicity.