bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Faktor-Faktor Yang Mempengaruhi Perawat Dalam Penerapan Sasaran Keselamatan Pasien (SKP) Di Instalasi Rawat Inap
Authors: Lamohamad Moh . Fahmi S , Siauta Viere Allanled , Rahmayanti Elifa Ihda
Published: October 2024

Keselamatan pasien merupakan parameter utama dalam sistem pelayanan kesehatan, yang diharapkan menjadi dasar untuk menghasilkan pelayanan yang maksimal dan menurunkan insiden bagi pasien. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi perawat dalam penerapan sasaran keselamatan pasien di instalasi rawat inap Rumah Sakit Umum Daerah Undata Provinsi Sulawesi Tengah. Jenis penelitian ini adalah kuantitatif menggunakan desain analitik dengan pendekatan cross sectional dengan menggunakan teknik total sampling yang berjumlah 41 perawat, instrumen berupa pemberian kuesioner yang berisi pertanyaan terkait penerapan sasaran keselamatan pasien. Data yang diperoleh kemudian dianalisis univariat dan bivariat menggunakan uji chi-square.  Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa ada hubungan lama kerja terhadap penerapan sasaran keselamatan pasien dengan p-value 0,003, ada hubungan pengetahuan perawat terhadap penerapan sasaran keselamatan pasien dengan p-value 0,004, ada hubungan motivasi perawat terhadap penerapan sasaran keselamatan pasien dengan p-value 0,033. Saran dari penelitian ini adalah Bagi Rumah Sakit Umum Daerah Undata palu Sulawesi Tengah Diharapkan dari hasil penelitian ini dapat meningkatkan pelayanan asuhan keperawatan tentang sasaran keselamatan pasien.
Dukungan Suami Dalam Pemilihan Kontrasepsi IUD
Authors: Reyaan Marieta , Yuliati Luluk , Wijayanti Irfana Tri
Published: October 2024

Pengendalian kelahiran dan pencapaian keluarga kecil yang sehat dan sejahtera merupakan tujuan utama dari program keluarga berencana. Dalam implementasi program ini penggunaan kontrasepsi IUD sangat dianjurkan karena berbagai manfaatnya, namun dalam pelaksanaannya program ini kurang mendapatkan dukungan dari pihak suami. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan antara dukungan suami dan pemilihan kontrasepsi IUD. Penelitian ini menggunakan desain analitik korelasi dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Populasi penelitian ini terdiri dari 41 akseptor KB, dan keseluruhannya diambil sebagai sampel penelitian. Analisis data dilakukan dengan menggunakan uji Chi Square. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan 63,5% suami tidak mendukung penggunaan kontrasepsi IUD, dan 65,0% ibu tidak menggunakan kontrasepsi IUD. Analisis Chi Square menunjukkan adanya hubugna signifikan antara dukungan suami dengan penggunaan IUD dengan nilai p=<0,001. Dukungan suami merupakan salah satu faktor penting dalam pemilihan kontrasepsi IUD. Bentuk keperdulian ini penting untuk memperkuat program Keluarga berencana dan kesehatan reproduksi.
Kebebasan Beragama di Era Digital; Analisis Wacana Teun A Van Dijk dalam Film “Bumi itu Bulat”
Authors: Robikah Siti , Rizqo Faridatul Ulya
Published: October 2024

This article observes that everyone has the freedom to convey the message of freedom of religion and belief in the digital age. Not only through writing, everyone is also allowed to convey it in various ways. One of the interesting things for Indonesian people is through a movie. Through film, people will more easily accept the message of religious freedom than through writing. Many films about religious freedom have been shown in cinemas, one of which is a film entitled The Earth is Spherical. The film Bumi tu Bulat produced by Robert Ronny tells the story of the journey of the Rujak Accappella group. In the film Bumi, Bulat tells a lot about the religious problems faced by Indonesian society. About religious harmony that was later introduced by many radical beliefs and caused religious problems that later arose. Through the figure of Aisha, this film shows what religious life is like in Indonesia. Aisha is a singing artist who stopped singing due to migration. Then meet the members of Rujak Accappella whose members consist of various religions.
In this study, the writer uses a qualitative approach using Teun A Van Dijk's discourse analysis theory. The writer tries to see three important components in the movie Bumi tu Bulat. That is text analysis, social cognition and social context contained in the film The Earth is Round.
The filmmaker's global analysis in the film "Earth Is Round" conveys his message about the existence of the problem of religious intolerance in Indonesia. The writer found that the scenario of the movie "Earth Is Round" contains information related to facts, has an element of coherence in it, so that the sentence forms discourse and meaning. The presentation of words and sentences in the movie "Earth Is Round" displays a style of language that is easy to catch, understand and understand. Discourse analysis also provides information that the movie "Earth Is Round" describes the situation and the state of religion in Indonesia which is experiencing a crisis of tolerance.
Keywords: Discourse analysis, film, religious freedom
Type and Impact of Conflict Issues in The Film “The Batman” 2022
Authors: Poppy Dwi Nurasih
Published: October 2024

This research discusses the issue of conflict in the film The Batman 2022. This film tells about someone who calls himself The Riddler who has killed several Gotham city officials and uncovers the dark side of them all which causes conflicts with several parties. Conflict is disagreement between several parties due to differences of opinion. This study aimsto describe the types of conflicts described by criminals, as well as to find out what impacts occur. Therefore, the researcher used a sociological approach. Researchers also use two theories, namely the theory of Nina Genneby and Ruben Markosyan, and the theory of Kun Maryati and Juju Suryawati. In addition, researchers used descriptive qualitative research methods to analyze this film. The results of this study are two types of conflict, interpersonal conflict and inter-group conflict. The seven positive impacts are: increased internal solidarity, lead to an interestingrelationships between groups, arouse citizens who are passively, emergence of strong individuals, directing innovation, as a means of evaluation, and new compromises. Then there are four negative impacts, namely: breaking of relationships between individuals and group unity, damage to property and loss of human life, changes in individual personality, and the last is the domination of the winning group.
Analisis Representasi Visual: Kajian Kekerasan Simbolik dalam Film
Authors: Munawaroh  , Guatri Gaia
Published: October 2024

This study discusses the analysis of visual representation in films with a study focus on symbolic violence. This article uses literature study to show a comprehensive picture regarding visual representation and symbolic violence in films. This article finds first, symbolic violence and visual media shows the impact of visual media, such as television and film, in shaping people's perceptions of violence and how it can be represented symbolically. Second, symbolism in films as a tool to provide a deeper dimension to the story. Symbolism in film is explored as a secret language that enriches the cinematic experience, shapes character, and opens the door to diverse interpretations. Overall this study emphasizes the importance of understanding and critical analysis of visual representations in the media, as well as exploring the diversity of meanings through symbolism in films. Thus, analysis of film visual representations provides broad insight into the study of symbolic violence and symbolism in the cinematic world.
Ekonomi Politik Pada Iklan Wardah Di Televisi
Authors: Batubara Ariyandi , Gusti Zamzami Filyadi
Published: October 2024

Wardah is one type of cosmetics in Indonesia. Since the initial launch of this cosmetic product, it has been labeled with a religious entity. However, Wardah advertising always adapts to consumer needs. The reason is that competition between industrial companies requires them to always be adaptive and innovative in producing products, including how to convey them to consumers. Wardah advertising always follows market needs, which can be seen from the actors used and used as Wardah brand ambassadors. Starting from Norman Fairclough's perspective, Wardah's advertisement is very pragmatic. Wardah advertising follows trends among consumers. This is because the text will not be isolated from context. Wardah advertisements have recently been influenced by the context of the phenomenon of emigration and religious conversion. With this, actresses Fiera Arie, Sandara Dewi, and Ayoona Moon became advertising actors and brand ambassadors for Wardah.
Strategi Dakwah Bil Hikmah Media Sosial Facebook Terhadap Akun @pecintaudud (Ustadz Maududi)
Authors: Anida  , Samsu  , Neneng Hasanah  , Zulqarnin  , Jamaluddin  , Muhsin Ruslan
Published: October 2024

Da'wah, or spreading Islamic teachings, is an obligation for Muslims to guide them towards the right path. In the contemporary era, the integration of technology, especially social media platforms such as Facebook, plays an important role in conveying religious messages. This research explores the strategic approach to Bil Hikmah da'wah implemented by the Facebook account  @pecintaudud, associated with Ustadz Maududi. This research aims to understand how these accounts use sentimental, rational and sensory strategies to convey Islamic messages effectively. Despite being faced with challenges such as negative perceptions and limited resources,  @pecintaudud shows resilience and commitment in spreading positive messages through creative content. This study emphasizes the significance of social media in contemporary da'wah, while highlighting the role of dedication and integration of technology in overcoming various challenges. This research uses descriptive qualitative research methods. Which, to obtain data for this thesis using interview techniques, observation and documentation. Furthermore, so that this research can be focused, the theory that is used as a reference in this thesis is dakwah strategy theory.
 
Keywords: da'wah, bil hikmah, social media, facebook, ustadz maududi
Analisis Isi Penggunaan Kode Etik Foto Jurnalistik Pada Berita Kecelakaan Di Tribun Jambi
Authors: Nabira  , Madyan  , M. al hafiz  , Sya'roni  , Jaya  , Ardiyansyah  , Agus Slamet Nugroho
Published: October 2024

The Journalistic Code of Ethics plays a very important role in the world of the press as a guide to the values of the journalistic profession, so that the journalistic code of ethics must be understood and implemented by journalists. This research is motivated by problems in implementing the photojournalism code of ethics. The aim of this research is to find out how the photojournalism code of ethics is applied to accident news on Tribunjambi.com. The research approach that researchers use is a qualitative approach with content analysis. Qualitative research is research used to examine the condition of natural objects where the researcher is the core instrument. The types of data used in this research are primary data and secondary data with data collection through documentation, observation and interviews. Apart from that, data analysis techniques use data reduction, data presentation and data verification and are continued by checking the validity of the data. The results of this research can be concluded that the application of the code of ethics for photojournalism in general is still not in accordance with press law. Likewise with the journalistic code of ethics which regulates the work of journalists and media in broadcasting photos in news stories. Like other online media, the Tribunjambi.com website will of course try to implement the photojournalism code of ethics every day, but when implementing the photojournalism code of ethics, it is certainly not as easy as desired and expected. Factors that support Tribunjambi.com in implementing a journalistic code of ethics are the provision that Tribunjambi.com provides to its journalists before creating and broadcasting a story, looking for journalists who already have an understanding of the journalistic code of ethics, and providing advice and infrastructure that journalists need. and staff, while the inhibiting factor that journalists, editors in chief and publishers may face in implementing the code of ethics for photojournalism is that they forget or do not pay attention that photos containing sadistic elements should be blurred
Keywords: Analysis, Code of Ethics, Photojournalism, Accident
Márki-Zay Péter politikai stílusa : A politikai stílus kutatásának módszere
Authors: Lovász Dorottya
Published: October 2024

A stílus a politikai kommunikáció és jelentésteremtés egyik fontos multimodális eszköze, ennek ellenére az elemzések többsége elválasztja a különböző érzékszervi csatornákat használó kommunikációs formákat. A vizsgálatok egy-egy modalitásra – leginkább szövegekre és képekre – fókuszálnak, a verbális és nonverbális elemek összjátéka így rejtve marad. Tanulmányomban azt szeretném bemutatni, hogy a szövegek és képek elemzésével hogyan lehet meghatározni egy politikai szereplő stílusát. Kutatásomban Márki-Zay Péter politikai kommunikációját elemeztem a Facebookon, aki a magyar ellenzék miniszterelnök-jelöltje volt 2022-ben. Elsősorban Robert Hariman elemzői nézőpontját használtam, amely alkalmas volt a politika esztétikai aspektusainak bemutatására. A tartalomelemzéshez a Hariman által létrehozott stílustipológiát vettem alapul, azokból indikátorokat hoztam létre. A klasszifikációt kiegészítendő a multimodális elemzéshez Gunther Kress és Theo Van Leeuwen társadalomszemiotikai elméletét is alkalmaztam. A kutatási eredmények megerősítik, hogy Hariman stílusaiból képzett indikátorokkal a politikusok stílusa meghatározható. Továbbá ezek a stíluskategóriák nem kizárják, hanem inkább kiegészítik egymást.
The Effectiveness of 4% Niacinamide in A Case of Cutaneous Lupus
Authors: Yuniaswan Anggun Putri , Sugiatno Belladikna Brillianty
Published: October 2024

Background: Niacinamide, also called nicotinamide, is the active form of niacin (nicotinic acid, vitamin B3). Niacinamide’s role in medicine continues to be studied due to its extensive effects and low toxicity. Various studies also suggest that niacinamide offers anti-inflammatory effects, improves the skin barrier, and acts as an anti-aging, brightening, and anticancer agent. Cutaneous lupus (CL) is a general term for a group of autoimmune connective tissue disorders affecting the skin that may be associated with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). There are plenty of treatment modalities for patients with CL, each with varying efficacy. Therapeutic options for CL can range from topical agents, including corticosteroids and calcineurin inhibitors, to systemic therapy, such as antimalarials, immunosuppressants, retinoids, thalidomide, and biological agents. Niacinamide is a topical agent widely used in various cases, one of which is CL. Objective: This case report aims to discuss the effectiveness of niacinamide as an adjuvant therapy in CL. Case Presentation: A 48-year-old woman with SLE and CL received systemic therapy consisting of methylprednisolone, hydroxychloroquine, and 4% niacinamide gel for 8 weeks. Results: Observations showed clinical improvement in CL lesions without any significant side effects. Conclusion: Therefore, 4% niacinamide gel therapy can be used as an adjuvant therapy.
Effectiveness of the Combination of Facial Acupressure and Honey on Facial Skin Moisture
Authors: Soekanto Ayly , Tania Putu Oky Ari , Al Aska Andra Agnez , Hardiyono Hardiyono
Published: October 2024

Background: Facial skin is the most sensitive part, so it is important to take care of it. Facial skin care is a treatment to keep facial skin elastic and maintain facial skin moisture. Facial acupressure is a method of treatment that begins with massaging the meridian points so that blood flow becomes smooth and facial muscles feel more relaxed. Using honey is a facial skin care method that is made into a mask. Objective: The research aims to determine the effectiveness of the combination of facial acupressure and honey on facial skin moisture. Methods: This research is an analytical experimental study, with a sample of 30 women aged 40 - 50 years. In the first treatment, a moisture test was carried out, followed by the second treatment, the moisture test was measured for the facial acupressure and after the third treatment, the combination of the facial acupressure with a honey mask was subjected to a moisture test.  The research was carried out twice a week for 4 weeks for a total of 8 times. The research was carried out in April – May 2024 at the Wijaya Surabaya clinic & in a doctor's practice and used a Skin Moisture Analyzer as a measuring tool to measure skin moisture. Using statistical analysis with the Mann-Whitney test (α= 0.05) with a p-value of 0.000. Result: The results of the third treatment showed an increase in facial skin moisture until it reached 93.4%, including moist skin and 6.6%, which was considered normal skin criteria. Conclusion: It has been proven that the combination of facial acupressure and honey is effective on facial skin moisture, experiencing very significant changes in humidity starting from the first, second and third treatments.
Nicotine in Vapor Exposure Decreases Hippocampal Neurons in Rats
Authors: Indrayani Tsaniya Ahda , Hamidah Ikhwan Salma Nur , Handayani Ety Sari , Kuswati Kuswati
Published: October 2024

Background: Recently, many people have considered electronic cigarettes to be a safer alternative to conventional tobacco cigarettes, even though they still contain harmful substances such as nicotine, which is associated with a decrease in hippocampal neurons. Objective: This study aimed to examine the effect of exposure to e-cigarettes on hippocampal neurons in rats. Methods: An experimental study was performed using 26 tissue samples obtained from Wistar rats. The rats were randomly assigned to four groups and treated over an eight-week period as follows: the control group (K) (n=7) had no vapor exposure; the V0 group (n=6) received vapor without nicotine (0 mg/ml); the V6 group (n=7) was exposed to vapor and 6 mg/ml nicotine; and the V12 group (n=6) was exposed to vapor and 12 mg/ml nicotine. Hippocampal neurons were examined using hematoxylin-eosin staining at 400x magnification across 7 fields of view. Data were analyzed using the Kruskal-Wallis test with the Mann-Whitney post-hoc.  Results: The number of hippocampal neurons was significantly reduced in both the V12 and V0 groups compared to that in the control group (p<0.05). The lowest number of hippocampal neurons was observed in the V0 group (0 mg/ml nicotine), followed by the V12 group (12 mg/ml), and then the V6 group (6 mg/ml).Conclusion: The present study showed that the variation of nicotine in vapor exposure decreases hippocampal neurons in rats.
Locus of Control and Psychological Capital: The Key to Success for Thrifting Entrepreneurs
Authors: Bangsa Galang Sukma , Wibowo Doddy Hendro
Published: October 2024

Psychological capital is one of the important personal resources for entrepreneurs, especially when they are in a less conducive environment. In addition to psychological capital, locus of control is also an important element in influencing an entrepreneur in running his business. This study aims to determine the relationship between locus of control and psychological capital in thrifting entrepreneurs. This study used snowball sampling technique and involved 110 thrifting entrepreneurs. The data collection method used the IPC-Locus of Control Scale and Psychological Capital Questionnaire-24 (PCQ-24). Based on the results of data analysis using Spearman rank correlation coefficient, the correlation coefficient between internal locus of control and psychological capital is 0.235 with a p value of 0.007 (p < 0.05) and the correlation coefficient between external locus of control and psychological capital is -0.259 with a p value of 0.003 (p < 0.05). Thus, thrifting entrepreneurs with high internal locus of control tend to have high psychological capital. The effort that thrifting entrepreneurs can make to increase psychological capital is to believe that everything that happens to their business is dominated by internal factors such as their ability to manage their business plays an important role in the progress of their business.Psychological capital merupakan salah satu sumber daya pribadi yang penting bagi wirausahawan, terutama saat berada dalam lingkungan yang kurang kondusif. Selain psychological capital, locus of control juga merupakan elemen yang penting dalam mempengaruhi seorang wirausahawan dalam menjalankan usahanya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan antara locus of control dengan psychological capital pada wirausahawan thrifting. Penelitian ini menggunakan teknik snowball sampling dan melibatkan wirausahawan thrifting sejumlah 110 orang. Metode pengumpulan data menggunakan Skala IPC-Locus of Control dan Psychological Capital Questionnaire-24 (PCQ-24). Berdasarkan hasil analisis data menggunakan Spearman rank correlation coefficient, didapatkan koefisien korelasi antara locus of control internal dengan psychological capital sebesar 0,235 dengan nilai p sebesar 0,007 (p < 0,05) dan koefisien korelasi antara locus of control eksternal dengan psychological capital sebesar -0,259 dengan nilai p sebesar 0,003 (p < 0,05). Dengan demikian, wirausahawan thrifting dengan locus of control internal tinggi cenderung memiliki psychological capital yang tinggi. Upaya yang dapat dilakukan wirausahawan thrifting untuk meningkatkan psychological capital adalah dengan meyakini bahwa segala sesuatu yang terjadi pada usahanya didominasi oleh faktor internal seperti kemampuannya dalam mengelola usaha berperan penting dalam kemajuan usahanya.
Использование биогумуса в качестве субстрата для выращивания грибов-антагонистов
Authors: Песцов Георгий Вячеславович , Кирилова Татьяна Александровна , Третьякова Анастасия Валерьевна , Прокудина Ольга Владимировна , Мягкова Анастасия Сергеевна
Published: October 2024

В настоящее время для культивирования грибов-антагонистов используют зерно, что делает наработку биопрепаратов достаточно дорогим, а применение биогумуса позволит значительно повысить рентабельность таких производств. Рассмотрена возможность применения биогумуса, продукта переработки органических отходов червями вида Dendrobaena veneta, для культивирования грибов-антагонистов видов Trichoderma viride и Paecilomyces lilacinus. Биогумус имеет мелкозернистую пористую структуру, содержит все необходимые для роста и развития грибов питательные вещества. Изучен рост мицелия грибов Tr. viride и P. lilacinus на питательных средах и субстратах с добавлением биогумуса. В работе использовали картофельный агар (контроль) и экспериментальные питательные среды на основе голодного агара с добавлением 50, 75 и 100 % раствора биогумуса. Наиболее подходящей питательной средой для роста мицелия грибов является среда с добавлением 100 %-го экстракта биогумуса, где отмечена высокая скорость роста мицелия, его хорошее качество и активное спороношение в последующее время.
Avrupa Birliği'nin Koronavirüs Salgını Ve Rusya-Ukrayna Savaşı Sonrası Yaşadığı Sosyoekonomik Ve Kültürel Sorunlar
Authors: Çılğın Turgut
Published: October 2024

Amaç -Koronavirüs Salgını ve Ukrayna Savaşı gibi tüm dünyayı etkileyen ve tarihi değişimlere neden olan çok önemli iki faktörün AB’nin sosyoekonomik ve kültürel hayatına yaptığı olumsuz etkileri ve yaşanan sorunların çözümü için geliştirilen politikalar araştırılmıştır.
Yöntem-Bu makalenin yazılmasında nitel araştırma yöntemlerinden literatür taraması ve doküman incelemesi yöntemleri kullanılmıştır.
Bulgular – Araştırma sonucunda AB’nin salgın ve savaşın yarattığı olumsuz sonuçlar nedeniyle sosyoekonomik, siyasi, askeri ve kültürel anlamda birçok sorun ile karşı karşıya olduğu görülmektedir. Bu sorunların bazılarının ise geçmişten gelen sorunlar olduğu ve savaş ve salgın neticesinde kronikleştiği görülmüştür.
Sonuç – AB tarafından mevcut sorunların çözümleri için bir çok çalışma yürütülmekte ve raporlar hazırlanmaktadır. Ancak özellikle ekonomik ve kültürel gelişmelere bağlı oluşan sorunların refah ve entegrasyon gibi AB’nin kuruluş hedefi olan iki önemli konuda hedeflere ulaşılamadığı ve başarısız olunduğu görülmektedir. Özellikle ekonomik sorunlar ve buna bağlı oluşan milliyetçiliğin AB’nin bütünlüğünü ve birliğini sarsıcı etkileri olacağı düşünülmektedir.
Penerapan Media Powtoon dalam Pembelajaran Teks Negosiasi Peserta Didik Kelas X-4 SMA N 5 Semarang
Authors: Amalia Ana , Ngatmini Ngatmini
Published: October 2024

Learning media is a component that supports effectiveness in the learning process in Indonesian language subjects. In applying media in learning, teachers are advised to apply media that can make students interested in learning and raise their motivation in learning. As technology develops in the current digital era, there are more and more technology-based learning media. Powtoon media is a technology-based learning media that can attract students to learn and raise their motivation. This is because the media is an animated video that combines audio and visuals which can provide a special attraction in learning negotiation texts for class X-4 students. This research examines the application of Powtoon media in learning negotiation texts for class X-4 students at SMA N 5 Semarang. The main problem is the low interest of students in learning about negotiation text material which is delivered only through the lecture method without interactive learning media. Therefore, researchers apply new innovations in the learning process in the form of applying Powtoon media in learning negotiation texts with the aim of increasing activity so that students are more enthusiastic and active in learning, in addition to making students understand more about the structure of negotiation texts Powtoon media. The research method used is descriptive qualitative with data collection through tests and non-tests. The research results show that the application of Powtoon is effective in increasing student participation, this is shown by the test results of students with the highest score of 95 and the lowest score of 85, and non-test results in the form of interviews and observations show that students are active and enthusiastic in learning.
La anatomía de la raíz como evidencia filogenética para los helechos Cheilanthoides (Pteridaceae)
Authors: Hernández Marcela  A. , Martínez Olga , Scataglini M. Amalia , Ponce M. Mónica
Published: October 2024

Background and aims: To our hypothesis on the evolutionary relationships of Cheilanthoid ferns, based on molecular data and partially on morphological and reproductive data, we add here a study of root anatomy in the genera of the subfamily occurring in South America.
M&M: Root characters were analyzed anatomically in 48 South American species representing the 12 genera of Cheilanthoideae occurring in South America. Techniques of plant histology were used for anatomical analysis and tissue characterization. Characters with possible diagnostic value were identified and mapped on a molecular phylogeny of Cheilanthoideae based on three plastidial markers (rbcL, trnL-F and rps4).
Results: The character "type of root cortex" showed a distribution of states that fit to the major clades or genera in the phylogeny of the subfamily. The homogeneous cortex state was plesiomorphic for Cheilanthoideae, whereas the heterogeneous bark state was acquired by some genera of the hemionitoid clade: Hemionitis and the genera of the Adiantopsis-Doryopteris clade (except Mineirella). In addition, we discuss the role of different tissues in the root mechanics of this group.
Conclusions: The character "type of root cortex" could contribute to the characterization of genera and the generic assignment of confusing species in the classification of Cheilanthoideae. However, the complete resolution of the relationship of hemionitds clade in the global phylogeny of the subfamily is necessary.
English Communication Skills (ECS) of Grade 9 Learners: The Basis for Designing an ECS Intervention Program
Authors: Garcitos Angelyn , Gargar Ma. Corazon , Lomocso Zaillah , Amacna Ronjell , Bonganciso Ruel T.
Published: October 2024

English Communication Skills (ECS) are crucial in the globalized context, yet the Philippines' ranking of 77th out of 81 countries highlights a significant proficiency gap. Consequently, there is an urgent need for targeted intervention programs to address these challenges among Filipino students.  This research aimed to evaluate the English Communication Skills (ECS) of Grade 9 students at High School in Philippines, focusing on speaking and writing proficiency levels and the relationship between them, to develop an intervention program. Utilizing a descriptive research design with a quantitative approach, the study involved 40 Grade 9 students selected through random sampling. Data were collected using a researcher-made survey questionnaire, complemented by tests employing the WIDA Speaking and Writing Interpretive Rubrics for a detailed analysis of speaking and writing capabilities. The analysis was conducted using statistical methods to yield descriptive statistics and the Pearson R correlation for assessing the relationship between speaking and writing skills. The results indicated that while students perceived their ECS as satisfactory, the actual assessments did not meet the expected standards, and a very low correlation was found between speaking and writing proficiency. This gap emphasizes the necessity for targeted intervention programs tailored to the specific needs of students to enhance their ECS. The study concludes with the recommendation for developing pedagogical strategies that focus on the identified areas of improvement in ECS among Grade 9 learners.
Rethinking Prosody Production in Autism: Nuanced Insights from Individual Differences and Network Analysis Approaches
Authors: Liu Talia , Davison Kelsey E. , Kershenbaum Ayelet M. , Weed Ethan , Gabrieli John , Tager-Flusberg Helen , Zuk Jennifer
Published: October 2024

Purpose: Prosodic differences between autistic and non-autistic individuals are recognized, but there is a lack of consensus on the specific prosodic features that characterize the “autistic voice” due to widespread heterogeneity and mixed findings. This study seeks to build further understanding of the nuances of prosody in autism through individual differences and network analyses.Method: Acoustic analyses were conducted from 66 school-age autistic and non-autistic children and adolescents’ narrative generation. Between-group analyses of pitch and timing-related prosodic features were conducted, followed by within-group analyses to investigate associations between prosodic features and individual differences in overall language skills. Thereafter, established network analysis methods (Weed et al., 2023) were adopted to detect communities of participants based on similar prosodic features.Results: Initial between-group analyses revealed that autistic participants demonstrated greater pitch range and variation, as well as slower speech and articulation rates, compared to non-autistic peers. Subsequent analyses revealed that speech and articulation rates were associated with overall language skills. In line with previous findings, the community detection algorithm identified three clusters of participants: one with more autistic participants, one with more non-autistic participants, and one with largely equal representation of autistic and non-autistic participants.Conclusions: Although between-group differences consistent with similar previous literature have been indicated, community detection analyses further support the notion that prosody in autism may be “different in different ways” (Weed et al., 2023). This work highlights the importance of moving beyond group-difference approaches in uncovering nuances to individual differences in prosody via within-group and data-driven analysis approaches.
Too Hot to Learn? Evidence from High School Dropouts in Brazil
Authors: Costa Francisco J M , Goldemberg Diana
Published: October 2024

This paper examines the impact of cumulative heat exposure on dropout rates for K10-12 students across Brazil, using data from over 30,000 schools and 80 million enrollments between 2007 and 2016. We find that a one-standard-deviation increase in the share of days above 34°C raises dropout rates by 0.36 percentage points, representing a 5.1% increase in the average dropout rate. The effects are concentrated in public schools, particularly in urban areas, where poor infrastructure amplifies the impact of heat. In contrast, private schools show no significant effects, likely due to better resources, such as air conditioning. These findings highlight the need to improve learning environments, particularly in public schools, to help students cope with rising temperatures and reduce dropout rates and educational inequality.
Current Applications of Chemotherapy in Treatment of Cardiac Cancers
Authors: Khavari Sepehr
Published: October 2024

Malignant cardiac tumors invite challenges to the efficacy of their treatment. Outside of their benign counterparts, malignant primary cardiac tumors - particularly sarcomas - necessitate approaches that involve a combination of treatments. One of those treatments, chemotherapy, is effective as both an adjuvant and palliative treatment, and its administration in tandem with either radiotherapy or surgical resection has contributed to greater rates of post-treatment survival. Most notably, reductions in tumor size prior to resection have been demonstrated by neoadjuvant chemotherapy in order to improve surgical outcomes. Showing promise in further increases of survival rates advances in chemotherapeutics such as anthracyclines and ifosfamide have established greater efficacy in clinical trials. However, factors like cardiotoxicity from the utilization of chemotherapy and the anatomical barriers of the heart hinder the effectiveness of the application of these new therapeutics. Outside of these limitations, the nature of late-stage diagnosis and patient age play a role in limiting the efficacy of chemotherapy. To limit the side effects of pharmaceuticals, there is a need for cardioprotective strategies and the development of targeted therapies; personalized and multimodal approaches to improve patient outcomes would be optimal as well. As more pharmaceuticals in chemotherapy are developed, future research into the chronic effects of the administration of the pharmaceuticals and alternative therapeutic avenues should be enacted.
Expansion of cropland area during an abrupt sunlight reduction scenario
Authors: Monteiro Luísa , Hinge Michael , Blouin Simon , Rivers Morgan , van der Walt Jacobus , Denkenberger David
Published: October 2024

In the eventuality of a major volcanic eruption or nuclear war, particles would accumulate in the stratosphere and reduce sunlight, potentially altering climate conditions severely and decreasing crop yields. Mass starvation could be prevented with the help of resilient foods, such as transforming natural gas into protein, wood into sugar, and relocating crops. One intervention not yet analysed is expanding cropland area by converting other types of land, such as pasture and second-growth forests into land that could be cultivated. We find approximately 515 million hectares would be fit for cropland expansion during a catastrophe. Three land-clearing scenarios were explored: the global-equipment-sharing scenario, in which the area fit for expansion is cleared in 12 months, feeding 39% of the global population by the end of the first year after the catastrophe; the no-equipment-trade scenario, in which 442 million hectares of land are cleared in 7 years, feeding 20% of people by the end of the first year, and the export-pool-equipment-trade scenario, where the supply of extra machinery to a few countries allows for the clearing of 511 million hectares in 7 years, feeding 27% of people by the end of the first year. This project shows the potential to mitigate starvation during catastrophes. By sparing old-growth forests, the impact on biodiversity would be limited and could mitigate desperate humans from hunting species to extinction.
Gridded multi-crop suitability mapping using public domain soil and related thematic data
Authors: Dhakal Deependra
Published: October 2024

Eleventh amendment of Land Act, 1964 (2010) of Nepal bases classification of land for scientific "on, inter alia, the nature and fertility of soil, geographical situation, environment and climate of the country." Current study uses publicly available thematic soil (percentage Nitrogen content and absolute pH value) and elevation layers data, all of which are publicly available, to generate rank based for crop suitability map. Thresholding parameter ranges for each thematic variable were the optimal ranges of Nitrogen, pH and elevation for individual crops as specified in any standard literature. On each pass, single decision criterion/variable was analysed at grid resolution of 250m x 250m for thresholding for a single crop, thus allowing construction of binary layer maps for all set of crops. This map layer was subject to 3 x 3 rolling grid aggregation for obtaining frequency based weights. Finally, a lower resolution grid map was constructed by superimposing several crop layers with grid values populated by their occurance frequency. This discrete information was then presented as images of the crop with various mapping aesthetics to display suitability information. Current approach to is flexible with respect to the number of thematic variables that may be composited to obtain suitability ranking of individual crops, although its strictly required for them to be of same resolution; with respect to the number of crops for mapping as long as thresholding parameters are agreeably defined in literature. The method can also be scaled-up for any larger grid size for aggregation mapping as it relies on a simple rank based statistic. Information value of such maps can be extended by adding crop seasonality information, and by adding first-pass agro-climatological variables such as temperature and precipitation, as they are more readily available.
Analyzing the Taxonomy of Large Language Models using Logistic Regression
Authors: De Zoysa Garumuni Isuru Chamara Lakmal
Published: October 2024

Gathering and understanding the available survey papers with different categories is becoming more of a challenge with the rapid growth of the field of Large Language Models (LLMs). In this study, 144 survey papers are analyzed using a logistics regression classifier to predict the taxonomy category of the papers. According to the results, the logistic regression model accurately reflects the core trends within the collected data effectively and provides reasonable insight for the classification of the paper's taxonomy. This approach might be helpful for researchers to organize their studies in a growing field of large language models. The results of the study show that the logistic regression approach is a reliable approach for taxonomy classification.
EConTab: Explainable Contrastive Tabular Representation Learning with Regularization
Authors: Chen Suiyao , Wu Jing , Yao Handong
Published: October 2024

Representation learning stands as one of the critical machine learning techniques across various domains. Through the acquisition of high-quality features, pre-trained embeddings significantly reduce input space redundancy, benefiting downstream pattern recognition tasks such as classification, regression, or detection. Nonetheless, in the domain of tabular data, feature engineering and selection still heavily rely on manual intervention and explanation, leading to time-consuming processes and necessitating domain expertise. In response to this challenge, we introduce EConTab, an explainable deep automatic representation learning framework with regularized contrastive learning. Agnostic to any type of modeling task, EConTab constructs an asymmetric autoencoder based on the same raw features from model inputs, producing low-dimensional representative embeddings. Specifically, regularization techniques are applied for raw feature selection and contrastive learning is leveraged to distill the most pertinent information for downstream tasks. Meanwhile, model explanation is demonstrated through feature weights and SHAP-value based model explainer. Experiments conducted on extensive real-world datasets substantiate the framework's capacity to yield substantial and robust performance improvements. Furthermore, we empirically demonstrate that pre-trained embeddings can seamlessly integrate as easily adaptable features, enhancing the performance of various traditional methods such as XGBoost and Random Forest.
The Social Nature of Political (Dis)Interest: Conceptualizing and Validating Political (Dis)Interest as a Social Identity
Authors: Laffineur Céline , Bakker Bert N. , Schumacher Gijs
Published: October 2024

Political interest is fundamental to democratic engagement. Yet, its conceptualization remains debated. In this study, we offer a new but important perspective by conceptualizing political (dis)interest as a social identity. We introduce two innovative measures: the Positive Political Interest Identity Scale (PPIS) and the Negative Political Interest Identity Scale (NPIS). Employing Item Response Theory, we validate the construct validity of both scales in a pre- registered study in the Netherlands (N = 2,060). Using the same dataset, we also demonstrate their predictive validity. Importantly, the PPIS and NPIS uncover substantial differences in political attitudes and behaviors both between and within individuals who identify as politically (dis)interested. Recognizing political (dis)interest as a social identity enriches our understand- ing of the concept and its implications for politically relevant attitudes and behaviors, while also informing interventions to foster political interest equally across all citizens.
Understanding the Experience of Daily Events: A Dimensional Taxonomy of the Perceived Characteristics of Daily Events
Authors: Haehner Peter , Fliedner Karla , Bleidorn Wiebke , Horstmann Kai , Schmiedecke Vivian , Salzburg Sophia , Tkaczik Hannah , Würtz Felix , Luhmann Maike
Published: October 2024

Daily events like a relationship conflict, a work-related success, or a pleasant meeting with a friend can significantly influence people’s well-being and mental health. To fully understand their psychological effects, different theories stress that people’s subjective perception of daily events must be considered. However, a systematic examination of the perceived characteristics of daily events is still missing, which has led to jingle-jangle problems and the negligence of their perceived characteristics in existing research. To overcome these problems, we conducted a systematic literature review and four empirical studies (Ntotal = 1,468) to develop a taxonomy that systematically captures the perception of daily events on eight dimensions: positive emotion, challenge, relevance, threat to self, predictability, duty, sociality, and external control. Furthermore, we validated a measure – the Daily Event Questionnaire – to reliably and validly assess these perceived characteristics of daily events. Applying our taxonomy and measure, we found that the perception of daily events systematically differed from the perception of everyday situations. Moreover, the perception of daily events predicted fluctuations in daily and weekly well-being over time. We discuss how this dimensional taxonomy of perceived event characteristics may advance future research and theory development regarding the effects of daily events on well-being and discuss similarities and differences between our taxonomy and taxonomies of the perception of situations and major life events.
Investigating the Design Factors for Positive Emotions and Meaningful Parasocial Interaction in Narrative Roleplaying Games
Authors: Wan Mandy , Sturdee Miriam
Published: October 2024

Despite growing recognition of the potential benefits of video games, the positive psychological impact of narrative role-playing games (RPGs) remains understudied. These games, with their immersive storytelling, are uniquely positioned to foster meaningful engagement. However, known protective factors for well-being such as positive emotions and character interactions - otherwise known as parasocial interactions - have yet to be thoroughly explored. To address this gap, this study employed a mixed-methods approach to investigate the design elements underlying positive emotions and meaningful parasocial interactions in narrative RPGs, combining an online questionnaire with open- and closed-ended questions completed by 100 participants and in-depth interviews with 10 individuals. Linear regression analyses demonstrated reciprocal predictive relationships between positive affect and parasocial interactions as well as positive affect and negative affect. Additionally, reflexive thematic analysis generated six themes that captured how players experienced these effects in narrative RPGs, ranging from the freedom of immersion to narrative soundness. Based on these insights, a set of research-informed recommendations targeted towards optimising player well-being was produced for developers of this genre. Overall, it is suggested that narrative-gameplay consistency, fantasy-reality balance, and negative but meaningful experiences stimulate positive emotions and meaningful parasocial interactions in narrative RPGs,providing implications for the future research, design, and evaluation of this genre.
From efficacy to effectiveness: evaluating psychedelic randomised controlled trials for trustworthy evidence-based policy and practice.
Authors: Schenberg Eduardo Ekman
Published: October 2024

The recent review of a new drug application for MDMA-assisted therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder by the United States’ Food and Drug Administration (FDA) highlighted epistemological and methodological challenges for evidence assessments. Similar challenges will also be faced in reviews of other compounds in early- and late-stage development, like psilocybin for depression. The regulatory demand for two successful phase 3 randomised controlled trials (RCTs) seems problematic, given a current lack of agreement on what constitutes “success”, particularly when psychoactive drug administration is concomitant with (psycho)therapy. These complex arrangements challenge the internal validity of estimated average treatment effect through comparison with conventional control conditions. This paper reviews the assumptions behind RCTs’ current “gold-standard” status in the hierarchy of evidence-based medicine (EBM). Recapitulating known epistemic limits of randomisation and blinding, it emphasises the urgent need to avoid the extrapolation fallacy. The resulting argument is that the degree of trustworthiness that efficacy — reported in RCTs — will reliably predict effectiveness — in target populations outside RCTs — depends on what type of psychedelic treatments will be regulated. If “stand-alone” drugs for large scale prescription and consumption, trustworthiness should be graded low. On the other hand, for regulation of drug-assisted (psycho)therapies, the degree of trustworthiness can be considered high. The reason being that these two treatment approaches are based on different causal claims with distinct external validities. Therefore, careful assessment of support factors in each is recommended to prevent detrimental consequences, from potential rejection of effective therapies up to medical reversal of eventually approved drugs.