bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
LANGUAGE ATTITUDES AND IDENTITY CONSTRUCTION OF THAI SPEAKERS OF ENGLISH IN THE WORKFORCE
Authors:   , Prakaianurat Pichet
Published: November 2023

As English has become a world language, many scholars have called for a shift of teaching paradigm from teaching English as a foreign language (EFL) to English as an international language (EIL). While such view seems to be practical when English is being increasingly used as a global language, it also calls for a study of people’s attitudes towards different English varieties since attitudes can play a role in identity construction, second language learning, and educational practices. This study aims to investigate (1) how Thai working adults perceive native varieties (British English and American English) and non-native varieties (Philippine English, Singaporean English, and Thai English) in terms of social status, social attractiveness, and linguistic quality, (2) which English varieties they aim for, (3) how they construct their identities through linguistic choices, and (4) how they position themselves and others in ELF encounters through the use of Verbal Guise Test (VGT) (80 participants) and semi-structured interviews (10 participants). The results showed that native varieties were still the dominant English accents that Thai speakers of English want to learn and use due to intelligibility, the ownership of English, and identity reasons. The results from the semi-structured interviews also indicated that most participants aimed for native varieties and had the ability to achieve the accent they aimed for. In addition, the study also reveals the potential effects of educational discourse on how Thai speakers of English positioned themselves and others in ELF encounters. The study suggests the significance of awareness raising about the diversity of English varieties to prepare them for the interactions in ELF contexts.
RENEWED ECOLOGICAL PERCEPTION OF PLACE AND SELF IN THE NOVELS OF BARBARA KINGSOLVER
Authors:   , Painark Wisarut
Published: November 2023

This thesis aims at examining how one’s perception of the place affects not only one’s treatment of the environment but also one’s sense of self from an ecocritical approach in Barbara Kingsolver’s three selected novels: Animal Dreams (1992), The Poisonwood Bible (1998), and Prodigal Summer (2000). My research postulates that Kingsolver’s ecological insight is fostered by the human perception of their place in the environment. Her ecological view suggests that the human arrogant perception of the environment is the cornerstone of our ecological crisis as humans tend to perceive the environment as a meaningless “space” rather than a “place” endowed with meaning. This mis-perception of the land further leads to our maltreatment and eventually the deterioration of the environment. My analysis of Animal Dreams suggests that the protagonist’s homecoming lays the foundation for her changing perception from an alienating to more intimate one as she engages in the community’s environmental activism which exposes her to the place’s various dimensions and further heals her shattered self. In The Poisonwood Bible, I argue that the protagonists’ colonial ideology paves the way for the double dominations of both the land and the natives. Their encounter of the unpredictability and cruelty of the Congo’s environment gradually reveals the senselessness of their ideology and eventually debunks their beliefs. The protagonists’ disillusionment with their ideological beliefs allows them to develop their unique and more humble view of the environment. Lastly, my reading of Prodigal Summer proposes that the protagonists’ interactions with other people in the community, their traumatic experience, delicate sensitivity to the natural world, and their knowledge of ecological science play a significant role in constructing “ecological identity”. Their reconstructed ecological self galvanizes them to come to terms with their sense of loss and treat the land with more humble attitudes.
The development of play-based language learning activities to enhance oral language skills of young EFL learners
Authors:   , Cheep-Aranai Rin
Published: November 2023

Play is considered a mediation of young learners’ developmental areas, language development in particular. This research aimed at investigating the development of the instructional design of Play-based Language Learning (PLL). The participants were 12 third-graders who were studying at a demonstration school in Nakornpathom province. The quantitative data were collected from pre- and post-tests given before and after the implementation, respectively. Also, three oral language performance checklists were completed during the implementation. The qualitative data were obtained by video recordings to acquire data on the participants’ language use, conversation, and behaviors. Nearly 200 video files were transcribed and analyzed using content analysis. The semi-structured interviews were also conducted to elicit the participants’ opinions toward PLL activities included in the course. The key findings showed that post-test scores for oral language performance increased with statistical significance (p < 0.05). The parallel findings from oral language performance checklists confirmed that the participants improved more highly on the interpretive mode of communication than the interpersonal and presentational modes. The findings from oral records shed more light on in-depth information on language use of the participants. Thus, affective outcomes as well as the learning outcomes in terms of L2 learner strategies were revealed. In addition, the interviews’ results reflected opinions of young participants toward play-based language learning. Thus, it could be concluded that the PLL activities were effectively implemented to enhance oral language skills as well as social-affective skills of young EFL learners.
Lexical bundles in authentic and textbook english business emails : a corpus-based comparative study
Authors:   , Siricharoen Aroonrung
Published: November 2023

This study aimed to investigate lexical bundles found in authentic English business emails and sample emails in business English textbooks to identify their similarities and differences. The data employed in this study were sample emails from 77 business English textbooks and those emails recruited from the Enron Corporation, representing authentic English business emails. The structural and functional categorizations of lexical bundles from Biber et al. (2004) and Biber (2006) were used as frameworks for the analysis.

The findings show that structural types of lexical bundles in textbooks and in authentic emails were quite similar while functional types were significantly different. Although lexical bundles identified in both sets of data are centered around those in the Special functions category, which are associated with communicative acts such as request, expectation expression, offer, etc., a broader range of functional categories were featured in authentic business emails than business English textbook emails. Some implications regarding methodology and business email instruction, and suggestions for further studies are provided.
PENGARUH CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE, CREATIFITY, DAN INNOVATION TERHADAP KEPUASAN KONSUMEN PADA JASA FOTO STUDIO
Authors: Widhi Astiti Gati , Hartono  , Hidayat M Syamsul
Published: November 2023

Di era globalisasi saat ini memberikan dampak yang kuat di dunia bisnis, serta perkembangan teknologi dan kebutuhan yang semakin meningkat sehingga menghasilkan produk dan layanan yang berbeda yang ditawarkan di pasar. Pengaruh pengalaman pelanggan (pengalaman pelanggan) terhadap studio foto yaitu dapat mempererat hubungan antara kita dan pelanggan kita, meningkatkan kepercayaan, mempertahankan kebiasaan mereka, dan mengubahnya sebagai pendukung bisnis kita. Kreativitas (kreativitas) juga sangat mempengaruhi dalam perkembangan bisnis tersebut karena untuk mengapresiasikan pikiran menurut pelanggan tanpa batasan dan akan diwujudkan langsung oleh pemilik. Dan pengaruh inovasi (inovasi) terhadap jasa foto studio yaitu untuk menciptakan pasar bagi masyarakat yang menarik dan untuk masyarakat. Tujuan dari penelitian ini yaitu untuk mengetahui pengaruh customer experience, creatifity, dan innovation secara signifikan terhadap kepuasan konsumen. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode kuantitatif dengan menggunakan analisis regresi linier berganda yang dibantu dengan program SPSS 25. Jenis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah deskriptif kuantitatif dengan teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan Non-probability Sampling dengan pendekatan Purposive Sampling. Sampel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 100 responden dengan berbagai kriteria tertentu. Dari analisis deskriptif dan pengujian variabel maka menghasilkan bahwa 1. Customer experience tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kepuasan konsumen, 2. Kreativitas berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kepuasan konsumen, 3. Inovasi tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kepuasan konsumen
KEMUNCULAN PANDEMI CORONA VIRUS-19 DALAM PENYELIDIKAN ISU-ISU SOSIAL DI INDONESIA
Authors: Sumantri
Published: November 2023

Derajat pemahaman masyarakat terhadap keberadaan virus Corona di Indonesia merupakan ujian dalam menjalankan program penanganan pandemi virus corona dan membuat keanehan sosial yang sering terjadi di tengah pandemi virus corona. Penelitian ini diharapkan dapat memberikan gambaran tentang keberadaan virus Corona dalam sudut pandang fenomenologi sosial dengan memanfaatkan teknik penelitian pemeriksaan fenomenologis, ide kajian yang dilakukan adalah investigasi memukau dari informasi yang diperoleh dari masyarakat sekitar dan kesejahteraan buruh. eksperimental. Konsekuensi dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa pandemi karena virus Corona dapat membuat masalah sosial yang pada dasarnya tidak memiliki premis logis.
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF NATURE-BASED LEARNING IN PROMOTING PHYSICAL, COGNITIVE, AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN YOUNG CHILDREN: A CASE STUDY IN CHINA
Authors: Jiang Zheng , Hussain Yasmin
Published: November 2023

The present study aims to explore the effectiveness of nature-based  learning in promoting physical, cognitive, and emotional development in young  children. A mixed-methods approach was utilised, including quantitative and  qualitative data collection and analysis. The study was conducted in a sample of  20 early childhood education centres located in urban and rural areas in China.  Data was collected through observations, interviews with teachers and  caregivers, and assessments of the children's physical, cognitive, and emotional  development. The results of the study showed that nature-based learning was  significantly associated with improved physical development, as children who participated in nature-based learning activities demonstrated higher levels of  gross motor skills and outdoor physical activity compared to those who did not  participate in these types of activities. Additionally, nature-based learning was  found to have a positive impact on cognitive development, as children who participated in these activities demonstrated higher levels of problem-solving and  critical-thinking skills. Finally, nature-based learning was also associated with  improved emotional development, as children who participated in these activities  demonstrated higher levels of self-regulation and social skills. Overall, the  findings of this study suggest that nature-based learning can be an effective  approach to supporting the physical, cognitive, and emotional development of  young children. Further research is needed to replicate these findings and to  examine the potential mechanisms underlying the positive effects of nature-based  learning on child development.
Bimbingan Belajar Untuk Meningkatkan Kemampuan Literasi Numerasi Anak-Anak Desa Klis
Authors: Makay Daniel , June Kufla , Sulimaly Deviana , Salmon Nice , Nahakleky Reni , Leinussa Maria , Teurupun Silas , Kwuwulay Ani , Relmasira Marthina , Rumtutuly Fransheine , Lestari Lestari , Sugiarto Sigit
Published: November 2023

Desa Klis merupakan salah satu desa yang menjadi lokasi Kuliah Kerja Nyata (KKN) mahasiswa PSDKU Universitas Pattimura. Berdasarkan hasil observasi terhadap anak-anak Sekolah Dasar dan Sekolah Menengah Pertama di Desa Klis diketahui bahwa terdapat anak-anak yang memiliki kemampuan literasi numerasi yang rendah. Kegiatan bimbingan belajar bagi siswa merupakan salah satu program unggulan yang dilaksanakan untuk menyelesaikan permasalahan yang dihadapi oleh anak-anak di Desa Klis. Kegiatan ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kemampuan literasi numerasi anak-anak Sekolah Dasar dan Sekolah Menengah Pertama di Desa Klis. Bimbingan belajar berupa pemberian materi dan latihan soal-soal literasi numerasi. Kegiatan dilaksanakan pada tanggal 13 Juli – 12 September 2023 setiap hari Selasa dan Jum’at pukul 17.00 – 19.00 WIT. Hasil evaluasi menunjukkan bahwa program bimbingan belajar dapat meningkatkan kemampuan literasi numerasi anak-anak Sekolah Dasar dan Sekolah Menengah Pertama di Desa Klis. Hal ini dilihat dari kemampuan siswa dalam menyelesaikan soal–soal literasi numerasi.
Peningkatan Kompetensi Wirausaha Ekonomi Kreatif Bagi Siswa Kejuruan Melalui Produk Kerajinan Tangan
Authors: Kusumawardani Niken , Meidasari Evi , Sukmasari Dewi
Published: November 2023

Ekonomi kreatif adalah kegiatan ekonomi yang menitiberatkan pada proses produksi berdasarkan kreativitas yang mampu mendatangkan nilai ekonomis. Kegiatan ini menitikberatkan pada arti pentingnya ekonomi kreatif terhadap perekonomian nasional. Dari hasil laporan kemenparekraf (Kementerian Pariwisata dan Ekonomi Kreatif) bahsawannya sektor ekonomi kreatif mampu berkontribusi terhadap PDB nasional. Salah satu sektor ekonomi kreatif di Indonesia adalah kriya (kerajinan tangan). Banyak produk  kerajinan tangan yang telah menembus pasar dunia, tentu hal ini sangat membantu dalam hal penyediaan lapangan pekerjaan. SMK (Sekolah Menegah Kejuruan) merupakan lembaga pendidikan yang menyediakan lulusan yang nantinya siap diterjunkan ke pasar kerja. Untuk itu, sangat penting untuk membekali mereka dengan cukup informasi mengenai konsep ekonomi kreatif maupun jenis keahliannya. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini dilakukan di SMK BLK Bandarlampung. Metode yang dilakukan adalah dengan cara sosialisasi materi mengenai konsep ekonomi kreatif dan pendampingan pembuatan produk kerajinan tangan. Dari hasil kegiatan tersebut, siswa SMK BLK Bandarlampung memperoleh pengetahuan dan wawasan mengenai ekonomi kreatif dan produknya yang nantinya akan digunakan sebagai bekal kegiatan berwirausaha.
TERAPI PEMBERIAN MADU UNTUK MENURUNKAN FREKUENSI DIARE PADA ANAK BALITA
Authors: Wulandari Yanti , Milindasari Praty
Published: November 2023

Latar Belakang : Diare adalah suatu keadaan di mana konsistensi feces lembek atau cair bahkan dapat berupa air saja dan frekuensinya lebih dari biasanya, yaitu 3 kali atau lebih dalam sehari, diare biasanya merupakan gejala infeksi di saluran pencernaan, yang dapat disebabkan oleh berbagai bakteri, virus, dan parasite. Salah satu intervensi yang dapat dilakukan untuk mengatsi diare adalah dengan terapi komplementer berupa terapi madu. Hasil studi laboratorium dan uji klinis menunjukkan bahwa madu murni memiliki aktivitas bakterisidal yang dapat melawan beberapa organisme enteropathogenic, termasuk di antaranya spesies dari E.Coli.

Metode: Desain yang digunakan dalam penulisan ini adalah studi literature review, dengan krtiteria madu dapat mempengaruhi penurunan frekuensi diare balita.

Hasil : Sebanyak 5 artikel yang terpilih digunakan dalam penulisan literatur. Dan dari kelima jurnal tersebut mendapatkan hasil akhir yang seragam bahwasanya terapi pemberian madu mempengaruhi dalan penurunan frekuensi diare pada balita.

Analisis : Jurnal 1,2,3,4 dan 5 menggunakan metode kuantitatif analtik dengan design pra eksperimen dan quasi eksperimen dengan pendekatan pretest dan posttest dengan kelompok kontrol.

Diskusi : Pemberian terapi madu dapat mempengaruhi penurunan frekuensi diare pada balita karena madu memiliki aktivitas bakterisidal yang dsapat melawan beberapa orgaganisme enteropathogenic, termasuk di antaranya spesies dari E.Coli.

 

Kata Kunci : madu, balita, diare.
ANALISA DAN PERANCANGAN APLIKASI EVALUASI CAPAIAN PEMBELAJARAN LULUSAN
Authors: Tanu Wijaya Dony , Sumadikarta Istiqomah , Panjaitan Bosar
Published: November 2023

Capaian Pembelajaran Lulusan (CPL) adalah pernyataan tertulis tentang apa yang telah dicapai. Dalam CPL ini terdapat 4 rumusan yaitu sikap, pengetahuan umum, pengetahuan khusus dan keterampilan seorang mahasiswa selama studi mereka. Pada program studi Teknik Informatika di Universitas Satya Negara Indonesia, penilaian prestasi akademik lulusan dilakukan untuk mengetahui capaian setiap mahasiswa. Namun, saat ini belum ada sistem yang terkomputerisasi untuk merepresentasikan nilai CPL mahasiswa. Oleh karena itu, perlu adanya solusi dari permasalahan tersebut yaitu dengan membuat sebuah aplikasi web untuk mengevaluasi hasil belajar mahasiswa dengan menggunakan bahasa pemrograman PHP, framework CodeIgniter. Metode yang digunakan dalam sistem penilaian adalah metode penilaian CPL berupa kumulatif CPLMK pendukung nilai CPL. Nilai diperoleh melalui tugas, proyek, kuis kelas, presentasi, tes, dan sejenisnya. Metode pengembangan yang digunakan dalam sistem adalah metode waterfall. Hasil pengembangan dicapai dengan menguji sistem. Pengujian pada sistem ini menggunakan test case dan User Acceptance Testing (UAT). Umpan balik dan kesalahan yang diperoleh dari hasil pengujian akan dieksekusi dan diperbaiki untuk membuat sistem menjadi lebih baik dan. Berdasarkan hasil uji, beberapa dosen dan mahasiswa, dapat menunjukkan bahwa sistem tersebut sesuai dengan tujuannya.
Obstetrik Şiddet Perspektifinden İntrapartum Bakımda Kanıta Dayalı Uygulamalar
Authors: ŞİMŞEK Hanife Nurseven , DEMİRCİ Hülya
Published: November 2023

Amaç: Obstetrik şiddet kavramına dikkat çekmek, ebelerin doğum eylemindeki obstetrik şiddete yönelik farkındalığını arttırmak ve doğum eyleminde rutin olarak yapılan ve kanıta dayalı olmayan uygulamaları obstetrik şiddet perspektifinden ele almaktır.

Gereç ve Yöntem: Bu derleme makale Cochrane Library, Google Scholar, Pubmed/Medline arama motorları kullanılarak güncel literatür doğrultusunda hazırlanmıştır.

Bulgular: Obstetrik şiddetin yaygınlığı ülkeye, kullanılan araç ve yönteme, obstetrik şiddetin tanımına, tipine ve doğumun yapıldığı yere bağlı olarak %15-91 arasında değişmektedir. Maternal bakımın sürekliliğinde “Çok erken-çok fazla”, rutin olarak uygulandığında veya aşırı kullanıldığında zararlı olabilecek müdahalelerin kullanımının yanı sıra kanıta dayalı olmayan müdahalelerin gereksiz kullanımına yol açmaktadır. Obstetrik ortamlarda çalışan ebeler, daha fazla müdahaleye maruz kalmakta ve bu da düşük riskli olan kadınların, yüksek riskli olarak algılanmasına neden olmaktadır. Böylece maternal bakımın sağlayıcısı olan ebeler, hastane ortamında müdahaleleri giderek daha fazla normalleştirmektedirler.

Sonuç: Doğumların medikalleşmesiyle rutin olarak yapılan tıbbi müdahale ve uygulamaların birçoğunu WHO önermemektedir. Düşük riskli gebelik ve doğumlarda, doğum eyleminin fizyolojisini korumak amacıyla müdahaleler en aza indirgenmeli, sadece gerektiğinde kullanılmalıdır. Ayrıca ebeler, yapılan birçok müdahale öncesinde, kadınları bilgilendirmeli ve bilgilendirilmiş onamları alınmalıdır. Bir kadın hakları savunucusu olan ebeler, tüm kadınlara doğru ve yeterli bakımı doğru zamanda vermeli, kanıta dayalı, eşit ve saygılı bakım almasını sağlamalıdır. Ebelerin ebeliği teşvik ettiği ve ebelerin olduğu ebelik ortamlarının güçlendirilmesi, doğumların insancıllaştırılmasını sağlayabilir.
Des patrons « latins » et leurs peintres « grecs » dans la Transylvanie médiévale : quelques réflexions sur la peinture de l´église saxonne de Dârlos (Durles)
Authors:   Institut d’Archéologie et Histoire de l’Art, Cluj, FIREA CIPRIAN
Published: November 2023

This study, focused on the mural paintings of the medieval church of Dârlos (Durles / Darlac), in Transylvania, summarizes the presentation given in October 2021 in the framework of the third annual Colloquium of the Institute for South-East European Studies in Bucharest. It aims to approach both the patrons and the artists responsible of the creation of the artworks, and it also attempts to propose a dating of this remarkable ensemble, characterized by a very interesting mixture of Eastern and Western traditions (artistic, iconographic, ideological etc.). The impetus for such an endeavor (and also for similar enterprises of several specialists and colleagues) was provided by recent restorations carried out in the sanctuary of church (2009–2016).
The Devotion to the Five Companions in Moldavian Texts and Images, ca 1480 – ca 1530: Between Trebizond and Mount Athos
Authors:   National University of Arts, Bucharest / “George Oprescu” Institute of Art History, Bucharest, BEDROS VLAD
Published: November 2023

Prompted by the frequent inclusion of the Five Martyrs of Sebasteia (also referred to as the Five Companions, or the Araurakan martyrs) in Moldavian wall paintings from the end of the 15th c. and the first decades of the 16th c., my study investigates the implication of this devotional practice. It maps the local evidence for their metaphrastic Passio as textual counterpart for the preserved visual corpus. I discuss the Moldavian iconographic contexts against the backdrop of Late Byzantium and the Balkans, marked by an agency of Mount Athos. I propose that the cult of St. Eustratius and his companions circulates to Moldavia through the mediation of a monastic devotional network, and that in the local context it gained an unparalleled military accent. This could be speculatively attributed to a hybridization with the cult of St. Eugenios of Trebizond, possibly venerated by the second wife of Stephen the Great, Maria of Mangup, a princess of Trapezuntine lineage.
From Bucharest to Athens: Reflecting on the Balkan Cooperation in the Greek-language Newspapers
Authors:   Institute for South-East European Studies, Bucharest, PETRESCU ȘTEFAN
Published: November 2023

This article focuses on the Greek-language newspapers editing between the 1840s-1913s. The Greek journalists were concerned within the external affairs of Romania in relation to the nationalisms in the Balkans. In this context the Aromanian issue had been a topic of permanent interest for the newspapers in Romania. The Greeks sought, on the one hand, to defend their economic interests at the mouth of the Danube by improving their legal situation in Romania, and on the other hand, to maintain and strengthen cultural ties with the Greek-speaking world, not just from the Kingdom of Greece.
Un microcosme carcéral à l’image de l’Empire Ottoman dans Les Loisirs de Philothée de Nicolas Mavrocordatos
Authors:   Université de Montréal, BOUCHARD JACQUES
Published: November 2023

The following article is a new perusal by the very editor of Nicholas Mavrocodatos’ novel Philotheus’ leisure. Under this new consideration looking at a carceral universe the novel reveals a double aim: on a first place to highlight the matchlessness of Istanbul, a world capital in one of its glorious epochs, that of the Tulips. It was a cosmopolitan city in which lived English, French, Italians, Jews, and prisoners of many other nationalities. On the other hand the book, written while its author was a prisoner in Transylvania seems to explore the possibility of a «philosophical novel». Observing the behaviour of people forced to reclusion its main character broods on the fragility of human nature, on destiny underlining each individual’s strong and weak points.
Is Literature a Key to Understanding Society?
Authors:   Institute for South-East European Studies, Bucharest, BRAD CHISACOF LIA
Published: November 2023

" The present contribution aims to infer a few things as to the 18th century society living in the Romanian Principalities putting together the literary production of both Romanian and Greek expression. The corpus it is based on was selected according to criteria of being representative and original. Newly discovered items are an integral part of it. "
Armenian Printed Books in the Library of Armenian Catholic Parish in Gheorgheni (17th-19th Centuries)
Authors:   Matenadaran, Mesrop Mashtots Research Institute of Ancient Manuscripts, Yerevan State University, Faculty of History, SARGSYAN LUSINE , MAGYARI-SÁSKA ZSOLT ,   Babes-Bolyai University Cluj-Napoca, Faculty of Geography
Published: November 2023

"The Armenian Catholic Parish Library of Gheorgheni completes our knowledge about the history of the Armenian printed books with its collection of Armenian prints. A number of old printed books come to complete the preserved number of these books kept in different collections of Armenia and the world in general. Some of these books bring new clarifications and discoveries regarding the history of the Armenian printed books. The handwritten notes in the books are no less important, especially from the point of view of historical and source-based studies. This paper was ready for publication, when at the end of 2022, an article by codicologist Dr. Gevorg Ter-Vardanyan titled “The Program of Composing the Corpus of Handwritten Remarks and Library Notes in Armenian Early Printed Books” was published . We hope that our paper will make a small contribution to the compilation of the corpus of handwritten notes and Armenian library records proposed by the author."
MENTORVERSE: The Development and Assessment of a Cross-Platform Mentor Finder Using React JS and MongoDB
Authors: Santos Irish A. , Agapito Agustin C. , Yalong Kenneth A. , De Jesus Ric Sky P. , Olipas Cris Norman P.
Published: November 2023

The purpose of this study was to investigate the design, development, and assessment of a cross-platform application called Mentorverse. The system was developed using React JS and MongoDB. The study aimed to describe the activities of the system development life cycle (SDLC). Additionally, it sought to determine the assessments made by Information Technology (IT) experts and end-users based on International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 25010. A developmental research design was employed, involving IT experts and end-users. The results indicated that the SDLC was an efficient and effective method for designing the system. Moreover, the system fulfilled its intended functions according to the assessment made by IT experts. It also met the quality of use standards for software from the perspectives of the end-users. In conclusion, Mentorverse was successfully developed using a software development model and received positive assessments regarding its technical qualities from IT experts and its usability from college students and professors as end-users. The findings demonstrated the system's potential benefits, as it performed well in terms of technical aspects and usability. The researchers recommended utilizing the system to enhance learning outcomes and improve the skills and expertise of both mentees and mentors. They also suggested employing it as a strategy to enhance students’ skills. Additionally, future research related to this study should consider the findings presented here as a guiding reference.
Assessment of Background Radiation Around Telecommunication Masts of the Major Network Service Providers in Kaduna South, Kaduna State, Nigeria
Authors: Odoh Christopher Mmaduabuchi , Ezekiel Yangde Andekwe
Published: November 2023

This work assessed the electromagnetic radiation from telecommunication masts of major service providers (AIRTEL, ETISALAT, GLO, and MTN) around residential areas in Kaduna South, Nigeria. The Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Force (RF EMF) strength meter of serial number (480836) and a measuring tape were used to obtain readings away from the masts. The electric field strengths E, magnetic field strengths H, and power densities were measured at 0 m, 100 m, 200 m, 300 m, 400 m, and 500 m away from the mast base in V/m, A/m, and W/m2, respectively. The power densities measured were: 0.000091 W/m2 for Airtel, 0.000195 W/m2 for Etisalat, 0.000488 W/m2 for GLO, and 0.421352 W/m2 for MTN. These readings were compared with the standard valve (4.5 W/m2) recommended by the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) and the 6.05 W/m2 recommended by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) for exposure limits of radio frequency waves and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and were discovered to be below the recommended values. The radiological health effects, absorbed radiation dose rates, the annual effective dose equivalent (AEDE), and the excess lifetime cancer risks (ELCR) were evaluated. The values of absorbed dose rates were 0.000091 Gys-1 for Airtel, 0.000195333 Gys-1 for Etisalat, 0.000488333 Gys-1 for GLO, and 0.421352 Gys-1 for MTN, which were observed to be far lower than the world permissible value of 0.02472 Gys-1, except that of MTN, which is higher than the permissible value. However, the estimated annual effective dose equivalents (AEDE) were found to be higher than the ICNIRP permissible limits of 1.00 mSvy-1 for the public, which implies that the base stations do pose radiological risks in the long term. Also, the excess lifetime cancer risk for the stations’ users was all above the 0.29 × 10-3 per Sievert world recommended value by the United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiations, UNSCEAR (2018), and Audu et al., (2019). This, therefore, suggests there is a high probability of the base station workers and residents within 500 m of the base mast to develop radiation-related illnesses over a long time. Regular radiological monitoring of all the base stations is recommended.
Arthropods Abundance and Diversity in Federal University Wukari’s Farm, Taraba State, Nigeria
Authors: Ronald Winifred Isemobhita Abhulimen , Numdi Frederick Chioma , Twan Mathew Sale
Published: November 2023

Despite the fact that Federal University Wukari's farm has a huge area covered in grasses and trees, nothing is known about the variety, number, and species of the arthropods that live there. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the species richness, variety, and the abundance of arthropods present at the Federal University Wukari School farm. From September to November 2021, a total of 1698 unique arthropods were gathered, 32 species, 29 families, and 18 orders. Each month had an average of 618 to 550 arthropods, representing 27 to 30 different species. The fauna was dominated by Order Hymenoptera, which had 1110 individuals from 6 species. With a rating of 5.106, September was the month with the most abundant and varied arthropods.
Potential Risks of Cloud Computing in Financial Institutions in Tanzania: Perspectives from CRDB Bank Plc
Authors: Abdul Amina , Goyayi Maria Lauda Joel
Published: November 2023

The adoption of cloud computing introduces a range of potential risks that financial institutions must navigate with prudence. Cloud service providers are entrusted with valuable customer information, and any compromise could have severe consequences, including financial losses and reputational damage. The main objective of this research was to assess the potential risks of cloud computing in financial institutions in Tanzania. This is done in the context of CRDB bank. The research employed a mixed methods approach, incorporating both quantitative and qualitative data collection methods. The data was acquired through questionnaires, specifically targeting the employee population of CRB bank. The data underwent quantitative analysis. The research sampled population is 201 respondents from ICT, legal and procurement departments at the financial institution. Cloud computing poses hazards that financial organizations must carefully manage. Security of sensitive financial data comes first. Any compromise of cloud service providers' client data could result in financial losses and reputational damage. Data privacy risks occur as legislative contexts change. Cross-border cloud services can challenge data sovereignty and local legislation. Another crucial factor is operational continuity. Financial institutions depend on uninterrupted service, putting them exposed to cloud service provider outages and technical issues. Maintaining financial services and client satisfaction are crucial. The regulatory compliance challenge is unique. Cloud computing requires vigilance in local and international legal systems. To retain financial ecosystem confidence, financial institutions must ensure their cloud-based solutions meet industry standards and laws. The study stressed the importance of a holistic strategy to cloud computing in financial institutions like CRDB Bank PLC. Cloud technology has many benefits, but stakeholders must be cautious and implement risk management and mitigation strategies. The conclusions of this study can help CRDB Bank PLC and other Tanzanian financial institutions make educated cloud technology implementation decisions. These decisions must prioritize financial system security, privacy, and resilience. The results also highlight the need for financial industry-regulatory cooperation to keep the regulatory framework up to date with technology.
Apoyo de las herramientas tecnológicas en la formación docente de instituciones educativas secundarias: Una revisión bibliográfica
Authors: Guerrero Valladolid Rosa María , Camacho Luis Montenegro
Published: November 2023

En la actualidad vivimos una transformación tecnológica que ha ocasiona cambios vertiginosos en la educación, es ahí que el apoyo de las herramientas tecnológicas son un factor clave en la formación del docente y se ha convertido en un reto para su desarrollo personal y profesional; El presente artículo se basa en un marco teórico basado en aportaciones actualizadas cuyo objetivo fue analizar fuentes bibliográficas sobre el apoyo de las herramientas tecnológicas en la formación docentes de instituciones educativas secundarias. Para ello se ha utilizado la Metodología de la Revisión Bibliográfica, con el apoyo del gestor bibliográfico Zotero, esta búsqueda básicamente se centró en artículos publicados a partir del 2018 en adelante haciendo uso de las bases de datos Scopus, Scielo, Dialnet, google académico, la plataforma Trilce, de la Universidad César Vallejo. Las palabras claves utilizadas fueron: TIC, herramientas digitales, educación, profesionalismo docente, enseñanza, aprendizaje, pandemia, aprendizaje inclusivo entre otras. Asimismo, también se analizaron otras investigaciones relacionadas con la temática tratada.
A New 4D Hidden Hyperchaotic System with Higher Largest Lyapunov exponent and ‎its Synchronization
Authors: Al-Azzawi Saad , Hasan Anmar M.
Published: November 2023

Recently, the introducing high-dimensional systems with a larger Lyapunov exponent is very difficult and more complex. The paper introduces a new four-dimensional hyperchaotic system with a larger Lyapunov exponent compared with 15 works available in the literature. Th proposded system drive from the Lorenz-like system via a state feedback control approach  and cosis of teight trems only. This system lacks equilibrium points but can generate hidden attractors. Two positive Lyapunov exponents (LE) indicating hyperchaotic behavior are identified. The mathematical properties of this dissipative hyperchaotic system are both theoretically and numerically presented, encompassing Lyapunov exponents, Lyapunov dimension (Kaplan-Yorke dimension), Multistability, and Hybrid ‎projective synchronization (HPS). Various dynamic behavior are observed such as hyperchaotic, chaotic, chaotic 2-tours, and periodic behaviors. The paper provides proof of the main results through theoretical analysis and numerical simulations conducted in MATLAB V2021.
Evaluating The Impact of E-Learning on Girl’s Education in Afghanistan: A Case study of Samangan University
Authors: Hakimi Musawer , Fazil Abdul Wajid , Khaliqyar Khudai Qul , Quchi Mohammad Mustafa , Sajid Saidamin
Published: November 2023

This study delves into the impact of E-Learning on girls' education at Samangan University in Afghanistan, focusing on evaluating the efficacy of digital programs within the nation's intricate socio-cultural landscape. The research, encompassing responses from 106 female students through surveys, highlights the critical need for robust infrastructure, reliable internet access, and accessible devices to facilitate active participation in digital learning. Teacher training programs emerge as pivotal for the successful implementation of E-Learning. Factors such as learning support systems and the overall learning experience play significant roles in shaping student engagement and satisfaction. Despite these positive aspects, social barriers, notably gender discrimination, persist, impeding female students' access to and engagement in digital learning. In conclusion, the study suggests that E-Learning holds immense potential to broaden educational opportunities in Afghanistan. It emphasizes the necessity of substantial infrastructure investment, comprehensive teacher training, and addressing social inequalities to foster an inclusive learning environment. Policymakers and educational institutions can leverage these insights to formulate strategies ensuring equitable access to quality education for all female students at Samangan University. The research significantly contributes valuable guidance for prospective investigations and the development of E-Learning initiatives, emphasizing the transformative role of digital learning in advancing education in Afghanistan, particularly for female students.
Prediction of angle closure after laser peripheral iridotomy: The fourteen-year Zhongshan Angle Closure Prevention trial
Authors: Yuan Yixiong , Yang Shaopeng , Wang Wei , Xu Benjamin Y. , Li Cong , Xiong Ruilin , Liao Chimei , Zhang Jian , Yin Qiuxia , Zheng Yingfeng , Friedman David S. , Foster Paul J. , He Mingguang
Published: November 2023

Anterior chamber angles in primary angle closure suspects (PACS) can continue to narrow after laser peripheral iridotomy (LPI). The aim of this study is to identify risk factors and develop prediction models for the progression in LPI-treated eyes during a 14-year follow-up. From 2008 to 2010, 889 Chinese participants aged 50-70 years with bilateral PACS were enrolled in the Zhongshan Angle Closure Prevention (ZAP) trial and received LPI in one randomly selected eye. Examinations before LPI included Goldmann tonometry, ultrasound A-scan biometry, both light-room and dark-room anterior-segment optical coherence tomography (AS-OCT). Logistic regression models were built to predict the 14-year risk of progression in PACS eyes after LPI (peripheral anterior synechiae, intraocular pressure [IOP] > 24 mmHg, or acute angle closure). Within 370 eligible PACS eyes, 26 progressed to PAC during 14 years after LPI. For both light-room and dark-room AS-OCT metrics before LPI, the narrowing of anterior chamber angle was identified as risk factor for the 14-year risk of progression in LPI-treated PACS eyes. In addition, change in IOP after dark-room prone provocative test and change in lens vault from light to dark before LPI were found to be negatively associated with the risk of progression during 14 years after LPI. Based on aforementioned predictors, multivariable logistic models provided good performance in the prediction for long-term risk of progression after LPI (area under the curve = 0.80-0.84). This study suggested that closer monitoring is still required for PACS eyes at high risk of progression even after prophylactic LPI.
Income mobility and government spending in the United States
Authors: Datta Arjun , Schmitz Niklas
Published: November 2023

Often considered the land of opportunity, the United States is experiencing a significant decline in income mobility. Of the factors that have been explored in relation to mobility such as inequality, segregation, quality of schools, and levels of social capital, many are expected to lie within the scope of government expenditure. We explored the hypothesis that higher government spending, especially in areas such as education, is associated with greater levels of mobility. We conducted regressions of two formulations of state-level income mobility on state-level government expenditure. Absolute income mobility explores mobility across the income distribution while upward income mobility focuses on lower-income individuals. We first examined government expenditure on aggregate over the first three decades of an individual’s life, before splitting it into components including education and welfare. Our results yielded no significant association between government expenditure and absolute mobility; however, they confirmed a more concrete relationship with upward mobility. A significant relationship exists between elementary education spending and upward mobility which, given related findings in existing literature, could be interpreted as causal. Spending on welfare or public services, on the other hand, suggests no strong link. Our findings imply that states can influence the mobility of low-income individuals through public expenditure, especially on elementary education. Therefore, states where poor upward mobility coexists with low levels of per capita spending on elementary education can hope to improve the outcomes of lower-income individuals by increasing expenditure on elementary education.
La Actividad Parlamentaria de enero a junio de 2004 (VII Legislatura)
Authors: Nieto Lozano Ángeles , García Álvarez Manuel José
Published: November 2023

Sumario: I. INTRODUCCIÓN.—II. COMPOSICIÓN DE LOS ÓRGANOS DE LA CÁMARA.—III. EL FUNCIONAMIENTO DE LOS ÓRGANOS DE LA CÁMARA.—3.1. El Pleno de la Asamblea de Madrid.—3.2. Las Comisiones de la Asamblea de Madrid.—3.3. La Diputación Permanente de la Asamblea de Madrid.—3.4. La Mesa de la Asamblea de Madrid.—3.5. La Junta de Portavoces de la Asamblea de Madrid.—IV. LA ACTIVIDAD LEGISLATIVA DE LA CÁMARA.—4.1. Relación de Leyes aprobadas.—V. RESUMEN DE LA ACTIVIDAD PARLAMENTARIA (enero-junio 2004).—5.1. Cuadros resumen de actividad parlamentaria.—5.2. Gráficos estadísticos.
Specifications, tolerances, and other technical requirements for weighing and measuring devices :
Authors: Warfield Lisa , Konijnenburg Jan , Lippa Katrice , Lee Gloria Diane , Minnich Loren , Williams Juana
Published: November 2023

NIST Handbook 44 is adopted by many state, local, and some federal weights and measures authorities to apply to commercial weighing and measuring equipment and associated equipment and for use in applications for law enforcement and the collection of statistical information by government agencies. This 2024 edition includes amendments made through the Committee on Specifications and Tolerances of the National Conference on Weights and Measures (NCWM) with technical guidance from the Office of Weights and Measures (OWM) of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and input from weights and measures officials and industry representatives. These amendments were adopted by the NCWM at its 108th Annual Meeting in July 2023.
Ortaöğretim Öğrencilerinde Kişilik Özellikleri ve Gelecek Kaygıları Arasındaki İlişkinin İncelenmesi
Authors: Karakaş Uğur , Uslu Tuna
Published: November 2023

Bu çalışma spor lisesi öğrencileri ile diğer lise türlerinde öğrenim gören öğrencilerin kişilik özellikleri ve gelecek kaygıları arasındaki ilişkinin karşılaştırılması amacıyla yapılmıştır. Araştırmada “Beş Faktör Kişilik Ölçeği” ve “Kariyer Kaygısı Ölçeği” kullanılmıştır. Araştırmada İstanbul ilinde farklı ilçelerde anadolu lisesi, imam-hatip lisesi, sağlık lisesi, mesleki teknik lisesi, spor lisesi, fen lisesi ve sosyal bilimler lisesinde öğrenim gören 544 kız 472 erkek lise öğrencisi katılmıştır. Araştırmadan T-test, ANOVA ve çoklu regresyon analizi testleri kullanılmıştır. Katılımcılar BFKÖ alt boyutları ile KKÖ toplam puanları arasında nevrotiklik alt boyutunda (r=.493, P=.01) pozitif yönde orta düzeyde anlamlı bir ilişki; çoklu regrresyon analiz sonuçlarına göre BFKÖ dışa dönüklük alt boyutu (β=-.182, t=-6.186, P<0,05), KKÖ toplam puanını yordadığı tespit edilmiştir. Cinsiyet ve okul türü değişkeni kariyer kaygılarında anlamlı farklar tespit edildi (p>0.0.5)
Describing investor profiles
Authors: Rabbani Abed , Grable John E. , Woodyard Ann , Yao Zheying
Published: November 2023

Faced with multiple asset choices for use when developing a household portfolio, investors often turn to various sources of help and information for help before making an investment decision. This study used a large, nationally drawn dataset of individuals who own financial assets to explore the relationships between and among types of investments owned, knowledge characteristics, investor confidence, and help and information sources. General profiles of investors emerged from the analyses that can be used by financial planners to better understand the unique profiles of those who own certain types of investments. Investors who exhibited over-confidence in their financial knowledge were more likely to hold annuities, cash value life insurance, and commodities. It was also determined that financial planners play an important role in promoting diversification and mitigating portfolio risk.
Male Breast Cancer: The Philippine General Hospital Experience
Authors: Paguirigan Kristine , Kho Mark Richard , Uy Gemma Leonora , Dofitas Rodney
Published: November 2023

Rationale/Objective: Breast cancer among males is often diagnosed at a later age and at an advanced stage. The study aimed to present the epidemiology, associated risk factors, clinical and pathological characteristics, treatment patterns and outcomes of male breast cancer patients treated at the Philippine General Hospital from January 2008- December 2017. Information from this study can provide for better understanding of the disease and basis for creating guidelines toward better outcomes. Methods: Retrospective study of medical records involving male breast cancer patients who underwent surgery and treatment at the Philippine General Hospital from January 2008- December 2017. Results: Male breast cancer accounted for 15 (0.26%) of 5,777 resected breast specimens for breast cancer patients with a 1:384 male to female ratio. The mean age of presentation was 60 years. The most common presentation was a retro-areolar mass, with 33% of patients presenting post-excision. Sixty-seven percent were at Stage II and 20% at Stage III. About 94% of patients have invasive ductal carcinoma, while the only other histology is papillary carcinoma at 13%. Majority of those tested were both estrogen receptor and progesterone receptor (ER/PR) positive (33% versus 1 %), and Her2neu negative. All patients underwent modified radical mastectomy. Only two patients were documented to have received adjuvant chemotherapy while one patient received neoadjuvant chemotherapy. Conclusion: Breast cancer remains to be a rare disease among males, is often diagnosed at a later age and at an advanced stage. Because of its rarity, awareness is necessary not only in the community but also among healthcare providers to identify and treat the problem earlier. Further investigation and prospective studies are recommended. Key words: male breast cancer, ductal carcinoma, retrospective study, surgery, chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, radiotherapy, recurrence, survival