bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Atypical presentation of extra-skeletal Ewing’s sarcoma in a 57-year-old female – a case report
Authors:   Pathology and Medical Superintendent, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, Power Sector Southern Region, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India, Nagalakshmi Kumbha , Ramachandran Nair Parvati ,   Department of Pathology, GEM Hospital, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India, Narla Swetha Lakshmi ,   Department of Pathology, Apollo Hospitals, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India, Subramanyan Annapurneswari ,   Department of Pathology, Madha Medical College and Research Institute, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India, Parasuraman Brundha Marimuthu ,   Department of Pathology, Madha Medical College and Research Institute, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India
Published: September 2024

Introduction and aim. Malignant soft tissue tumors exhibiting similar histological and immunohistochemical characteristics to Ewing sarcoma of the bones are referred to as extra-skeletal Ewing sarcoma within the pathology research domain. These tumors fall under the broader classification of Ewing sarcoma family of tumors, which encompasses Ewing sarcoma of the bones, extra-skeletal Ewing sarcoma, and primitive neuroectodermal tumor, the latter demonstrating a more pronounced neural differentiation compared to Ewing sarcoma of the bone. Extra-skeletal Ewing sarcoma stands out as a rare, aggressive, and rapidly growing malignant soft tissue tumor characterized by a notable recurrence rate and a predilection for occurrence in males. The roots of recognizing extra-skeletal Ewing sarcoma trace back to 1975 when Angervall and Enzinger reported the inaugural case. This study aims to underscore the significance of recognizing diverse clinical presentations for precise diagnosis and effective patient care of Extra-skeletal Ewing sarcoma in an elderly patient. Case description. In the context of our pathology research, a noteworthy case involves a 57-year-old female presenting with a mass in the left iliac fossa. The diagnosis, established through a comprehensive approach involving Imaging, histopathological examination, immunohistochemistry, and molecular studies such as fluorescence in situ hybridization, confirms the nature of the tumor as extra-skeletal Ewing sarcoma. This case adds to the understanding and documentation of this distinct variant through a multi-modal investigative process. Conclusion. This case report contributes to the existing literature by shedding light on an atypical presentation of extra-skeletal Ewing sarcoma in an older patient. Understanding the varied clinical manifestations and incorporating advanced diagnostic techniques, such as fluorescence in situ hybridization and immunohistochemistry, is pivotal for accurate diagnosis and optimal patient management.
Lung abscess with pneumonia after SARS-CoV-2 infection – a case report
Authors:   Institute of Health Sciences, Medical College, University of Rzeszów, Rzeszów, Poland, Borys Renata ,   Regional Clinical Hospital No. 1, Rzeszów, Poland, Szeliga Ewa ,   Institute of Health Sciences, Medical College, University of Rzeszów, Rzeszów, Poland, Wojtuń Kazimierz ,   Regional Clinical Hospital No. 1, Rzeszów, Poland, Kużdżał Adrian ,   Institute of Health Sciences, Medical College, University of Rzeszów, Rzeszów, Poland, Sawka Karolina ,   5th Military Hospital with Polyclinic, Kraków, Poland
Published: September 2024

Introduction and aim. Some patients after the SARS-CoV-2 infection may be at higher risk of consequent bacterial or fungal infections even if they have no risk factors (advanced age, obesity, metabolic diseases). A possible complication of SARS-CoV-2 infection is lung abscess with pneumonia what requires further examination and specialized treatment as well as the pulmonary rehabilitation. Description of the case. This report presents all stages of the diagnosis and treatment of lung abscess with pneumonia of male patient, aged 42 years in course of COVID-19. The article emphasizes the role of pulmonary rehabilitation in decreasing the number of postoperative pulmonary complications. Presented case report includes a description of a rehabilitation program conducted during the patient’s hospitalization. Conclusion. Lung abscess is a serious disease with an often unpredictable course, complications and an uncertain prognosis. However, most patients can be treated conservatively, and the priority in treatment is antibiotic therapy and physiotherapy treatments.
ST-segment elevation in anterior leads secondary to electric shock – a diagnostic dilemma
Authors:   Department of Trauma and Emergency, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, India, Muniraju Anil Kumar , Rohila Amit Kumar ,   Department of Internal Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, India, Sharma Ankur ,   Department of Trauma and Emergency, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, India, Shekar Rakesh Guna ,   Department of Trauma and Emergency, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, India, Rodha Mahaveer Singh ,   Department of Trauma and Emergency, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, India
Published: September 2024

Introduction and aim. Electrical injuries can be life-threatening and prompt interventions can save lives. Cardiac complications like arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death are common after electric shock. Certain ECG abnormalities can persist after successfully reviving the patient which can mimic ST-Elevation occlusive myocardial infarction. This case report aims to inform the treating emergency physicians about this rare association of ST-Elevation in anterior leads after electric shock. Description of the case. After obtaining proper consent from the patient, we describe here an interesting case of a 19-year-old boy who was presented to the emergency room with cardiac arrest after sustaining electrical injury. The patient was revived after cardiopulmonary resuscitation; ECG, as well as echocardiographic findings, were consistent with ST-elevation myocardial infarction of the anterior wall. A diagnostic dilemma was there between occlusive and non-occlusive causes of this condition. A coronary angiogram and conservative management of the patient helped in decision making and he was discharged with a Glasgow coma scale of 15/15 after recovery. Conclusion. ST-Elevations in ECG can occur after electric shock injury and their cause is rarely due to occlusion of the coronaries. Hence thrombolysis in such cases is rarely needed and supportive management is required.
Prevalence and predictors of job stress among healthcare workers in secondary health centers in a Nigerian City
Authors:   Jericho Specialist Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria, Oni Daramola F. , Azeez Ismaheel A. ,   Department of Family Medicine, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria, Olaniyan Fatai A. ,   University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria, Ilori Titilayo H. ,   Jericho Specialist Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria
Published: September 2024

Introduction and aim. Stress is prevalent in all aspects of our lives and it seems particularly overwhelming in the workplace. This study identified prevalence and factors associated with job stress among healthcare workers in public secondary health facilities in the Ibadan metropolis, Nigeria. Material and methods. The study was a cross-sectional study. Two hundred and sixty-nine healthcare workers were recruited over three months. The respondents were recruited using the systematic sampling techniques. Results. The age range of the participants was 20–59 years with a mean age of 39.28(SD 9.39).The prevalence of job stress among physicians was 42.1%, health management staff 31.3%, pharmacists 28.6%, nurses 23.5%, and laboratory personnel 23.1%. Most participants 162(61.1%) had functional families. Participants from polygamous families were about 70% less likely to report job stress compared with those from monogamous setting (OR=0.3, 95%CI 0.07–0.9). Participants from dysfunctional families were about 2 times more likely to report job stress compared to those with functional families. OR=2.0, 95%CI (1.09–3.56). Conclusion. Compared with nurses, this study demonstrated a higher prevalence of job stress among physicians and other healthcare workers. Family type and family support were predictors of job stress among healthcare workers. The outcome of this study would be used as a source of information for practice and policy making for health facilities in Nigeria, and some places in Africa, with the aim of planning improved conditions for health workers through appropriate job stress management.
Pectus excavatum treatment with the Nuss procedure: comparative results in pediatric and adult patients – experiences of a single physician
Authors:   Health of Science University, Basaksehir Cam and Sakura City Hospital, Department of Thoracic Surgery, Istanbul, Türkiye, Dubus Turkan
Published: September 2024

Introduction and aim. Pectus excavatum (PE) is a chest wall deformity characterized by a collapse of the rib cage. The Nuss procedure, originally intended for pediatric patients, is now also used in adults. The main aim of this study is to investigate whether the Nuss procedure can also lead to successful results in adult patients, although it is a widely used treatment method in pediatric patients. Material and methods. Data from 90 patients (October 2008-May 2020) included age, gender, preoperative findings, Haller index, operative details, and postoperative outcomes. The groups were divided into pediatric (<18 years) and adult (≥18 years) patients. Mann-Whitney U and chi-square tests were used to assess group differences. Results. The adult group had a significantly higher bar length and preoperative complaints rate (p>0.05). Conclusion. The Nuss procedure is safe and effective in both pediatric and adult PE patients. Age and preoperative symptoms influence surgical planning and outcomes, emphasizing their importance for treatment strategies.
Patterns of physical activity amidst COVID-19 among medical interns
Authors:   Department of Community Medicine, Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India, Debata Ipsita , Mohapatra Ipsa ,   Department of Community Medicine, Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India, Sarkar Avinandan ,   Department of Community Medicine, Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India, Sarkar Bidisa ,   Community Medicine, Surveillance Medical Officer Surveillance Medical Officer at WHO, Malda, India, Sahu Ritu ,   Department of Community Medicine, Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India, Padhee Sourav ,   R and D Department, Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences, Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology University Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
Published: September 2024

Introduction and aim. The COVID-19 pandemic restricted our daily lives significantly. This adversely affected the physical activity (PA) and productivity of students, including medical interns, who worked tirelessly during the pandemic. The study aimed to evaluate the changes in PA patterns and associated factors due to the imposed lockdown in medical interns compared to pre-pandemic levels. Material and methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted among consenting medical interns of the 2020-21 batch in a medical college in Bhubaneswar, selected by convenience sampling. They were contacted by email and briefed about the study. Data on demography, exercise patterns (pre-, during, and post-COVID-19), and associated factors was collected by an electronic survey format (Google form). Data was analyzed using EPI info and interpreted in frequencies, percentages, and the chi-square test. A p-value<0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results. Of 104, 54.28% were females. The frequency of exercise reduced by 13.92% during COVID-19. Around 56.9% of interns exercised regularly pre-pandemic which dropped to 33.3% during the pandemic. The change in PA pattern was significantly associated with regularity of exercise (p<0.001). Conclusion. Evaluating the extent of physical inactivity will enable the administration to provide appropriate support to the interns to take equal care of their health as their patients.
Da’wah through the Webtoon Series Ngopi Yuk
Authors: Muhammad Taufiqur Rohman  , Abdullah Sattar
Published: September 2024

Webtoon is a digitization of conventional comic books, which is supported by internet technology so that the reach of readers becomes wider. This study examines the da'wah messages in the Webtoon series Ngopi Yuk! episode 860. The research used textual analysis and Roland Barthes' semiotics approach. The research results have found two aqidah teachings about death and believing in the destiny of Allah SWT. Another message found in this research is about a moral teaching that is, avoiding arrogant attitudes. No sharia preaching messages were found in this study.
Is YouTube really a source of information on MRI guided prostate biopsy?
Authors: Şam Özdemir Merve , Özdemir Harun
Published: September 2024

Background: The purpose of this review was to evaluate the overall quality of the information in YouTube™ videos about prostate MRI -guided biopsy and whether it describes the procedure. Materials and methods: The terms " MRI -guided biopsy of the prostate" and "MRI targeted prostate biopsy" were searched on YouTube. The first 118 videos of the results were selected, and the written information of the British Association of Urological Surgeons for transrectal ultrasound-guided MRI fusion biopsy was performed. For MRI-guided prostate biopsy, four more questions were added to the MRI-guided prostate biopsy criteria and reviewed by two authors. A qualitative rating was given based on how well they provided information about factors such as preparation for the procedure, the mechanism of the procedure, and possible side effects. In addition, who published the videos (doctor, patient, or YouTuber), target audience (doctors or patients), video duration, upload date, number of daily views, total number of views, number of likes, and comments were recorded. The reliability and quality of the content of these videos included in the study were evaluated using JAMA and GQS scores. Results: A total of 118 videos were reviewed; 3 videos were rated "excellent" and 56 videos were rated "very poor". 91 of the videos (77%) were prepared for physicians, and the remaining videos were prepared by non-physicians. The average duration of the videos was 9.8 minutes, and the average number of daily views was 14.3. The number of views varied between 19 and 710,399 (average: 21). While the average of likes was 62.5, the average of comments was 4.3. The average number of views was 4.3. The score was found to be 3.54 ± 0.5 out of 5. The GQS average was calculated as 4.42 ± 0.56 out of 5. When the videos uploaded by physicians and non-physicians were compared, no statistically significant difference was found in terms of the average duration of the videos, JAMA scores, or number of comments. The number of daily views, number of likes, total number of views, GQS, and scoring criteria were statistically higher in the videos prepared by non-physicians. Conclusion: Information about MRI-guided prostate biopsies on YouTube is not of a high enough standard to allow patients to make informed decisions. Therefore, healthcare professionals must produce high-quality, informative, patient-focused medical YouTube videos.
The factors that inform school leaders’ decisions when adopting programmes to use in schools
Authors: Pegram Jane , Hughes Carl , Hoerger Marguerite , Watkins Richard C.
Published: September 2024

More teachers are now engaging with external research evidence. However, when choosing approaches to teaching, recent evidence from survey research suggests that decisions are influenced by personal experience, the experiences of colleagues and staff in other schools, and by non-research-based professional development. The decision-making process is complex and a better understanding of this may provide insight into the best way to improve evidence-informed decision-making in schools, which could lead to the adoption of more evidence-informed teaching approaches in schools. We conducted this study with a cluster of schools in Wales to explore the factors that influence school leaders’ decisions when choosing which programmes to adopt into use. We conducted interviews with school leaders from two secondary schools, six primary schools, and one special school. Our results support previous research findings and provide greater knowledge of the interrelated factors that influence decision-making. We address gaps in the knowledge and suggest how policy makers, researchers, and school improvement professionals can improve decision-making in schools to improve the transmission and adoption of evidence-informed approaches to teaching.
A review of Welsh Government statistics for benchmarking the Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal Act 2018
Authors: Marsh Alan J. , Jeans Hayley
Published: September 2024

The Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Act (ALNET) 2018 makes provision for a new statutory system for meeting additional learning needs (ALN) from 0 to 25 years. The Act has a transitional implementation phase from 2021 until 2025. Individual Development Plans (IDPs) will replace statements of special educational needs (SEN) and are available to a much wider population of learners. This research aim is to provide a quantitative baseline for benchmarking of the new ALN procedures at a future date. Official statistics from the Welsh Government (2010–23), have been used for the prevalence of ALN, for levels of funding and for appeals to Education Tribunal Wales. The 22 Local Authorities (LAs) have been grouped into three comparable clusters for analysis, using the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation. The findings indicate significant differences, in particular a disparity in budgeted expenditure on SEN provision of £25 million, although presently there is a level of sustainability not experienced in other UK nations. The on-going challenge for the Welsh Government and local government over the next 25 years is to scrutinise, maintain sustainability and regularly review the implementation of the new ALN legislation, to ensure fairness and consistency throughout policy and practice.
Editorial – Political Change, A Renewed Focus on Reform and Delivering on Wales’ Education Priorities
Authors: Crick Tom , Beauchamp Gary , Thomas Enlli
Published: September 2024

Editorial (Wales Journal of Education 26.1)
Erthygl Olygyddol – Newid Gwleidyddol, Ffocws o’r Newydd ar Ddiwygio a Chyflawni Blaenoriaethau Addysg Cymru
Authors: Crick Tom , Beauchamp Gary , Thomas Enlli
Published: September 2024

Golygyddol (Cylchgrawn Addysg Cymru 26.1)
Reduction of Social Anxiety and Increase in Academic Adjustment through Motivational Enhancement Therapy in Freshmen College students in Indonesia
Authors: Thahır Andi , Bulantika Siti Zahra , Wahyuni Citra , Kamran Muhammad
Published: September 2024

Academia in college is different from high school because college students will meet people who have different cultures, personalities, points of view, and interests. Personal adjustments are essential for these college students in this different scenario. Not only can it boost social interaction but it will help how to be persistent and resilient in their academic life. Failure to develop personal adjustments could turn the college students into anxiety in their social interaction which freshman students may encounter when they face the changes in their environment and culture. An attempt to increase personal adjustment and decrease social anxiety through Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET) is possible. There are five stages used in MET, that are pre-contemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance. This study used an experimental method with one group of pretest and post-test design which included 100 freshman college students. This research aims to know the effect of MET treatment on reducing social anxiety and increasing personal adjustment in freshman college students in Indonesia. The instruments are the Social Anxiety Scale (La Greca & Lopez, 1998) which consists of 18 items, and the adjustment scale (Haber & Runyon, 1984) which consists of 25 items. The analysis in this study is a paired sample t-test that examines a decrease in social anxiety and an increase in personal adjustment before and after being given MET treatment. The results revealed that MET significantly reduced social anxiety and increased personal adjustment in freshman college students in Indonesia. The results have been discussed and recommendations are given.
The Role of Life Satisfaction and Sexual Self-Consciousness in Marital Disaffection
Authors: Beyazgül Gözde , Çelik Metehan
Published: September 2024

In this research, it was aimed to investigate life satisfaction and sexual self-consciousness as the predictors of marital disaffection and to reveal whether marital disaffection differs significantly according to determined demographical variables. The research was conducted with the data obtained from 435 (239 females and 196 males) married individuals living in various cities in Turkey. The findings obtained in the research suggested that life satisfaction and sexual self-consciousness significantly predicted marital disaffection and the present two predictive variables of the research together explain 28% of the total variance in the scores of marital disaffection. It was also concluded that life satisfaction was negatively and moderately related to marital disaffection, and that there was a low related positive relationship between sexual self-consciousness and marital disaffection and it was found that marital disaffection it differed significantly according to gender, type of marriage, duration of marriage and the number of children.
Leveraging Artificial Intelligence to Combat Money Laundering and Related Crimes in the South African Banking Sector
Authors: Chitimira Howard , Torerai Elfas , Jana Lisa
Published: September 2024

Abstract
Money laundering and related financial crimes, such as fraud and terrorism financing, pose a significant threat to the integrity and stability of South African financial markets. This article explores the application and use of artificial intelligence (AI) to detect and prevent money laundering in South African banking institutions. The implementation of big data technologies, data processing analytics and AI could enhance the detection and prevention of money laundering activities in South Africa's banking sector. AI should be carefully utilised to improve the detection of suspicious activities and the accuracy of financial intelligence, and to combat evolving money laundering techniques. The article also examines the benefits and challenges of implementing AI as an anti-money laundering (AML) measure in the South African banking sector. These include the need for quality data, integration with existing regulatory systems, regulatory compliance and ethical considerations. The article highlights the potential use of AI in transaction monitoring, customer due diligence, outcomes-based risk assessment and the improved detection of suspicious transactions. This could be done by utilising AI to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of AML measures. The importance of effective coordination between banking institutions, regulatory authorities and law enforcement bodies is also highlighted as a key component of leveraging AI to combat money laundering and related financial crimes in South Africa's banking sector.
Analysis of Critical Success Factors for the Implementation of Drones in the Logistics Sector: Systematic Review
Authors: Gutiérrez Sandoval Carlos Daniel , Takemoto Silva Tahashy Allinson , Venegas Minchola Brahayan Angehelo , Vidondo Chafloc Gianfranco , Villanueva Ramos Juan Rodrigo
Published: September 2024

En un mundo donde la eficiencia en la entrega de productos es clave para el éxito empresarial, los drones se presentan como una solución innovadora en la logística, destacando su capacidad para reducir tiempos de entrega y costos operativos. Este artículo, a través de una revisión sistemática basada en la metodología PRISMA y centrada en estudios recientes y de acceso libre obtenidos de bases de datos como SCOPUS, SCIENCEDIRECT y EBSCO, identifica factores críticos de éxito como la aceptación pública, la regulación y seguridad, la integración con sistemas existentes y la eficiencia operativa. Aplicando criterios de elegibilidad, obtuvimos 472 artículos para su posterior evaluación. Para representar los resultados obtenidos, hemos hecho uso de flujogramas y tablas de escritura. Por consiguiente, luego de un análisis exhaustivo, llegamos a una síntesis general que, a pesar de su potencial, los drones enfrentan desafíos significativos que requieren metodologías de evaluación rigurosas, pruebas piloto, marcos regulatorios flexibles y una mayor concientización pública.
Examining the Problem-Posing Skills of Prospective Classroom Teachers
Authors: Sayın Volkan , Orbay Keziban
Published: September 2024

The study investigates the integration of problem-posing techniques within mathematics pedagogy. The aim is to examine the competencies in posing problems by prospective fourth-grade classroom teachers during lesson preparation and figure out what changes need to be made. We designed this research as a quasi-experimental design involving 50 teacher candidates enrolled at a public university during the academic year of 2021-2022 in Turkey. We delved into the effects of problem-posing instruction by giving it to 25 prospective teachers who volunteered to be in the experimental group. We used the Problem-Posing Test as the data collection tool. The Problem-Posing Test consists of 12 distinct scenarios for posing problems, ranging from highly structured to semi-structures, and extending to open-ended problem posing situations. We collected the quantitative data using a rubric developed to evaluate the Problem Posing-Test. We employed the T-test and the Mann-Whitney U test for the analysis of quantitative data. Based on the pre-test results of problem posing, the prospective teachers’ problem-posing skills in the measurement and learning areas were insufficient. However, both groups were able to use the daily life contexts to address the problems they posed. The experimental group demonstrated a notable advantage in problem-posing skills on the post-test administered after receiving problem-posing instruction. We also concluded that problem-posing instruction positively affected the problems posed by prospective classroom teachers in the measurement and learning area. In this regard, offering an elective course on problem posing for the classroom teacher training program in education faculties would be beneficial.
Student Participation: Auspices And Contradictions in An Educational Innovation Context
Authors: Jesus Pedro , Azevedo Joaquim
Published: September 2024

Understanding children and youngsters’ participation as a key dimension in educational innovation processes assumes the evolution from a conceptualisation of learners as beneficiaries to another which sees them as partners within that innovation and active individuals, agents of the teaching-learning-evaluation process. The research was centred on this topic, focusing on secondary education, within the scope of an ongoing innovation process in a school located in Porto. We sought to understand how the co-constructed social change is being experienced and perceived by the protagonists and which factors may enable or hinder it. The research was based on qualitative information, assuming it was an exploratory, descriptive, interpretative study. Data was collected through three focus groups – one with teachers and two with students (one with 5th and 9th graders and another with 11th graders) –, as well as an individual interview with the headmaster. The data analysis showed that the transition from conditional or advisory forms of participation to collaborative or co-decision-making ones is neither simple nor immediate. In identifying the barriers to their participation or the factors which can promote it, students have shown to be able to go deeper into the issues at stake and to clearly understand the need to walk a path towards the shared assumption of a participation perspective based on continuous and committed dialogue. As well as allowing an understanding of the innovation process being analysed, this study can also shed light on other research or practical experiences that link student participation and innovation in school education.
The Effect of Multimedia Learning Activities on Teaching Turkish as a Foreign Language
Authors: İnal Murat , Çakır Recep
Published: September 2024

In this study, it is aimed to reveal the effect of multimedia learning activities on teaching Turkish as a foreign language. The quasi-experimental method with a pretest-posttest control group was used in the research. The experimental process was carried out with the students in the experimental group using multimedia activities and the control group students of traditional education methods. Academic success and language skills in teaching Turkish as a foreign language were measured using two separate measurement tools. The Academic Achievement Test in Teaching Turkish to Foreigners was used to measure the academic achievement levels in Turkish, and the Turkish Language Skills Assessment Rubric was used to measure the language skill levels. Both the Turkish academic achievement levels and the Turkish language skill levels of the students who used multimedia activities had a higher increase than the students who used traditional methods. According to the findings, it has been revealed that teaching Turkish as a foreign language by using multimedia activities is more effective and productive than traditional methods. Given the favorable impact that multimedia resources have on the teaching of Turkish as a foreign language, it is critical to create multimedia activities for all levels of education in the field and to guarantee that students and teachers have access to them.
Самоорганизация граждан, благотворительность и третий сектор: теории, история и современные тенденции
Authors: Якобсон Лев , Беневоленский Владимир , Дискин Иосиф , Иванова Наталья , Мерсиянова Ирина , Туманова Анастасия , Шабанова Марина
Published: September 2024

В коллективной монографии впервые на русском языке представлено комплексное междисциплинарное исследование природы, особенностей и тенденций развития сферы альтруистической самоорганизации граждан, включая ее проявления в формах благотворительности, волонтерства, деятельности НКО и ответственных потребительских практик. Таким образом обобщаются полученные в последние годы результаты теоретических и эмпирических работ Центра исследований гражданского общества и некоммерческого сектора НИУ ВШЭ. Книга дает представление о теориях и практиках общественной самоорганизации и взаимодействия самоорганизующихся структур с государством, об истории и современном состоянии предмета исследования. Особое место в монографии занимают никогда ранее не публиковавшиеся в таком объеме данные мониторинга российского гражданского общества, получившего широкое признание в нашей стране и за рубежом. Книга адресована социологам, экономистам, историкам, специалистам в области политической науки, государственного управления и представителям других дисциплин, исследующим проблематику самоорганизации граждан, НКО, благотворительности и волонтерства, а также преподавателям, аспирантам и студентам, активистам НКО и всем, кого интересуют судьбы гражданского общества в России.
RSVAB WGS and GF protocols v2
Authors: Iglesias Maria
Published: September 2024

This SOP describes the procedure for generating cDNA from RSV viral nucleic acid extracts and subsequently producing amplicons tiling the viral genome using. We propose two systems for genomic characterization of RSV. First, a novel RSV amplicon-based system for WGS, and second, a method focused on obtaining the specific sequences of the main antigens, G and F.
Direct Detection of poliovirus and Nanopore Sequencing (DDNS) - Stool v2
Authors: Shaw Alex , Troman Catherine , Akello Joyce , Bujaki Erika , Majumdar Manasi , Fitz Shannon , Bellekom Ben , OToole Aine , not provided c.ansley , not provided rachel.colquhoun , not provided arshady , not provided khurshida , not provided alammu , Rambaut Andrew , Martin Javier , Grassly Nick
Published: September 2024

This protocol is an update from the protocol described in the paper "Rapid and sensitive direct detection and identification of poliovirus from stool and environmental surveillance samples using nanopore sequencing" by Shaw et al in the Journal of Clinical Microbiology (2020), DOI: 10.1128/JCM.00920-20 and is commonly known as Direct Detection of Poliovirus by Nanopore Sequencing (DDNS). The protocol aims to amplify the VP1 region of poliovirus through a semi-nested PCR using a pan-Enterovirus primer and polio specific primers followed by amplification of the VP1 region using a polio specific primer set. We use barcoded primers as this greatly simplifies the subsequent library preparation process. Within the protocol steps quality control checks are included. Following the QC steps as you go ensures the validity of your results and provides easier troubleshooting when needed. This protocol is for use with Oxford Nanopore kit14 chemistry ligation sequencing reagents and can be used with the MinION Mk1B or GridION sequencer.
Hegemony of Trump: Manifestation of Islamophobia in an inaugural speech
Authors: Badarussyamsi Badarussyamsi , Syam Nur , Ermawati Ermawati , As’ad As’ad
Published: September 2024

In some publications, it has been observed that media proliferation promotes the negative views on Islamic fundamentalism, Islamic extremism, or Islamic terrorism. These discourses have contributed to worsening tension in different sociocultural contexts such as between the West and Islam, which is commonly known as Islamophobia. The discourse around islamophobia has become an implied tool to construct hegemony such as reflected in a political pretext to show attitude and view of the dominant power. The present study offers an insight from the perspective of critical discourse analysis to understand the discourse around islamophobia. Using the principles of Fairclough's (1989) Critical Discourse Analysis with its three dimensions: text, discursive practice, and social practice, the study adapted a two-stage analysis model to describe and interpret a section of Trump’s inaugural speech that seems to be contradictory as it mentions a reflection of islamophobia amidst the promotion of peace. The result of the study shows that Trump’s islamophobia is implied in the part of an inaugural speech as a content related to Islam and terrorism. Relevant to the intention of the speech given to the Indian audience, the observed section of the speech is probably not misplaced; instead, reflects Trump’s view on Islam and terrorism as well as his dominance.
University students’ attitudes towards English Medium Instruction and academic language support: A view from Indonesia
Authors: Santoso Wulandari , Hamied Fuad Abdul , Muslim Ahmad Bukhori
Published: September 2024

Despite the rapid growth of English Medium Instruction (EMI) in Indonesian universities, studies have revealed students’ challenges in meeting the required English competence while tackling academic content. This study used both quantitative and qualitative approaches to investigate the attitudes of 136 students toward EMI through an online questionnaire in five Indonesian universities. It also examined the academic language support available through interviews with six students and three teaching staff of the language centers administered by the universities. The findings of this study revealed that the students mainly perceived EMI as a tool to access better employment and improve their English proficiency. They also had various expectations towards EMI teachers, which might be influenced by their views of EMI as a means of learning English. Despite the imposition of English-only instruction, the students had a positive attitude towards the use of language(s) other than English in EMI courses. This study also reported several models of language support offered by the universities, which mainly focused on English for Academic Purposes (EAP) and were deemed insufficient to address the students’ disciplinary needs. These findings suggest that the pedagogical practices of EMI should be critically adapted to cater to the needs of the local context. This study calls for the re-conceptualization of EMI and the systematic language support of English for Specific Academic Purposes (ESAP) embedded in the curriculum.
Enhancing factors for doctoral students’ writing self-efficacy: A narrative approach
Authors: Jonathans Peggy Magdalena , Cahyono Bambang Yudi , Widiati Utami , Kweldju Siusana
Published: September 2024

Self-efficacy is an important construct doctoral students need to work on in their academic writing. Elevating academic writing self-efficacy to achieve the international standards for EFL doctoral students is a pursuit of success. Previous studies seem to focus on anxiety commonly experienced by the students rather than on EFL their positive self-concept and high persistence, parts of self-efficacy. Thus, this study aims to investigate factors enhancing the academic writing self-efficacy of doctoral students studying overseas (e.g., Australia, Germany, Korea, Thailand, and the U.K). For this narrative study, a set of narrative frames and interview guides were used to collect data from eight volunteer participants who were purposively selected on these criteria:  coming from the Eastern part of Indonesia, under competitive scholarship awards, having at least 10-year EFL teaching background. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the collected data. The findings indicate that the contributing factors include good self-concept, self-belief in academic writing, doctoral study (supervisory atmosphere, the supportive school system, and scholar community), self-efficacy in writing (logic, argumentation, near-native style, integrating references). Through this study, the narrative frames proved to be practicals tool for exploring the elusive construct of self-efficacy in EFL writing. The study suggests training on writing self-efficacy for graduate schools in EFL contexts along with establishing a support system, and this aims at achieving international academic writing standards for the prospects of publication.
Captivating university students’ digital literacy competence: Learning from photovoice
Authors: Pertiwi Untari Gunta , Musthafa Bachrudin , Gunawan Wawan
Published: September 2024

As the world rapidly shifts from in-person interactions to online ones, people are becoming more aware of the importance of digital literacy competence in the 21st century. Numerous studies confirm that digital literacy competence accelerates students’ academic achievement and recommend incorporating digital literacy competence in academic syllabi in higher education to equip students with the competencies. This study aims to cultivate digital literacy competence, specifically Information and data literacy, through a class intervention in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses for engineering undergraduate students. The class intervention incorporates one area of digital literacy competencies, information and data literacy, as stated in DigCom 2.0 Framework – a digital competence framework for citizens developed by the European Commission. This qualitative study executes a case study approach using photovoice (PV) to investigate students’ experience and competence development in information and data literacy since (PV) can be used to portray changes and experiences while acquiring a specific competence. This study involves 20 out of 78 taking EAP classes as general courses, and data are collected through learning journals to capture students’ learning experiences using photovoice. The collected data are analyzed using an emotional geography framework, which explores how people experience and express their emotions during interaction with their environment, including people and circumstances. These emotions are categorized into several areas: personal, physical, moral, professional, and political. The result shows that the class intervention has brought about a new understanding of digital literacy and the student’s awareness of information and data literacy. Before the class, they considered digital literacy competence merely operating digital devices. After the class, they recognized the importance of information and data literacy and techniques to evaluate information from online sources by considering its currency, relevancy, author, accuracy, and purpose. Therefore, this study recommends incorporating digital literacy into all disciplines and further study on other core competencies in digital literacy, as suggested in DigCom 2.0.
Revisiting cohesion in academic writing: A corpus-based analysis of EFL learners’ use of conjunctions
Authors: Sanosi Abdulaziz B
Published: September 2024

Grammatical and semantic devices writers utilize to maintain text cohesion have received noticeable attention for over forty years. Among the most addressed of these devices are conjunctions, which are believed to improve communication and academic writing quality. While there has been considerable research on how EFL learners utilize conjunctions in their academic writings, the existing body of work remains inadequate. Findings in this strand revealed that EFL learners misuse conjunctions. Based on such findings, learning materials and academic writing programs implemented conjunction instruction techniques. Nevertheless, the persisting problem requires further examination using current research methods and writing conventions. Accordingly, the present study adopted the corpus linguistic method to analyze EFL learners’ use of conjunctions in a 125,000-word corpus and compare it to an equivalent native speaker corpus taking Halliday and Hassan’s categorization as a benchmark for the analysis. It is hypothesized that EFL learners misuse conjunctions in terms of both quantity and quality. The primary objective of this study was to evaluate EFL learners' usage of conjunctions by employing a contemporary research method. This method was expected to demonstrate how current analysis techniques using authentic data can provide meaningful insights remarks into this issue. The study revealed varied uses of conjunctions in the two corpora. However, these variations were not at all levels, as there were observable similarities in some aspects of use in the two corpora. The findings imply updating conjunction instruction and learning materials. Further research adopting corpora and longitudinal approaches is suggested to validate the findings.
Investigating eighth-grade students’ lexical creativity in writing argumentative text in Indonesian language classroom
Authors: Sastromiharjo Andoyo , Hardianto Daris
Published: September 2024

Linguistic creativity has been a research topic and has been studied extensively for decades in second language, foreign language, or bilingual contexts. Nonetheless, how it is used in formal Indonesian as an L1 classroom seems to be underresearched. Thus, this study explores students’ linguistic creativity at the lexical level in composing argumentative texts with student self-selected topics. The research included 12 eighth-grade students’ self-selected topics in argumentative texts analyzed using qualitative content analysis. In analyzing the data, linguistic creativity at the lexical level based on Zawada’s (2006) taxonomy includes formal lexical creativity, semantic lexical creativity, syntagmatic lexical choice, and paradigmatic lexical choice. The study found that the students deployed different lexical creativity strategies in the argumentative text, and the most frequent lexical creativity was formal lexical creativity, followed by paradigmatic lexical choice, semantic lexical creativity, and syntagmatic lexical. Thus, the study suggests that Indonesian eighth-grade students are quite adept at manipulating word forms, and they may benefit from expanding the use of different lexical strategies to deliver their messages, especially in building their arguments.
The role of magnesium deficiency control in recovery after treatment for oncogynecological diseases
Authors: Blinov D. V. , Solopova A. G. , Malykh-Bakhtina М. P. , Gromova О. A. , Makatsaria A. D.
Published: September 2024

Background. Magnesium is one of the main macronutrients involved in maintaining human health. Magnesium deficiency (DM) is a common problem in patients after radical cancer therapy, including women with malignant neoplasms of reproductive system. To date, no large-scale studies have been conducted on the prevalence of DM in the convalescence period after oncogynecological treatment.

Objective: clinical assessment of DM in patients during rehabilitation period after treatment for reproductive system cancer.

Material and methods. The study consisted of two stages. At the first stage (cross-sectional study), 9,168 women with hormonedependent conditions (endometriosis and hyperplastic endometrial processes, uterine fibroids, polycystic ovary syndrome) aged 18–60 years were selected. The second stage (longitudinal study) included 2,101 women with confirmed DM who took a combination of magnesium citrate and pyridoxine. The dynamics of changes were assessed after 1 month using Magnesium Deficiency Questionnaire (MDQ) and World Health Organization Quality of Life Brief Version (WHOQOL-BREF) questionnaire.

Results. We analyzed information on 70 (0.76%) patients who were in the recovery period after treatment for malignant neoplasms of female reproductive system. According to MDQ data, 57.1% of women had a high risk of MD, 37.1% had an average risk, and 5.7% had no MD. According to biochemical blood test, MD was found in 76.9% of patients. One month after the appointment of magnesium preparations, high probability of DM according to MDQ decreased to 16.7%, and the average risk was 66.7%. The absence of MD was determined in 16.7% of women. MD was found in blood plasma in 33.3% of cases. In the study group, a decrease in the prevalence of seizures, nervousness, muscle weakness was determined. Analyzis of results by WHOQOL-BREF confirmed an improvement in the quality of life of patients (physical and psychological condition and environment).

Conclusion. The results substantiate the importance of DM early detection and correction in women who are in the rehabilitation period after treatment of reproductive organs. Increasing the alertness of doctors, conducting dynamic monitoring of magnesium content will accelerate the diagnosis, which is necessary to prevent the development of DM-related complications and increase the patients’ quality of life.