bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
“In The Light Of”: A Corpus-Based Analysis of Lexical Bundles in Two EU-Related Registers
Authors: Jablonkai Réka
Published: May 2024

This paper is a report on a corpus-based analysis of two EU-related registers. The study aims to explore the discourse of official EU texts and online EU news applying a frequency-based approach suggested by Biber and Conrad (1999). The concept developed and applied for this approach is the lexical bundle which has been found characteristic for specific registers. Based on the investigation of the most frequent 50 single-word items and the structural and functional analysis of the identified lexical bundles in official EU texts and online EU news texts, the discourse of the two EU-related registers are found to differ considerably. Discourse in official EU texts can be characterised in contrast to online EU news texts by a higher proportion of content words in the top 50 single-word lexical items, more frequent use of lexical bundles in general, very few identical lexical bundles and by a significantly different distribution of lexical bundles across structural types and functional categories. Besides the description of the two EU-related registers, pedagogical implications are also discussed.
Teacher Talk in The ESP Classroom – The Results of a Pilot Observation Study Conducted in the Tourism Context
Authors: Szendrői Ildikó
Published: May 2024

The present research was conducted as a pilot observation study focusing on three aspects of teacher talk in a college level L2 tourism class. The relevance of the investigation lies in the fact that teaching ESP in Hungary is gaining more and more importance. Teacher talk has been widely investigated in EFL classrooms but little is known about the characteristics of teacher and student talk in the ESP context. Firstly, the investigation aims to shed light on the ratio of teacher talk to student talk, secondly, it aims to gain an insight into the role of the mother-tongue in the teaching process, and thirdly, it purports to characterise the questioning technique of the participating teacher in her efforts to elicit meaningful utterances from her students. The findings indicate that the amount of teacher and student talk in the ESP classroom is similar to empirical data obtained in L2 EFL settings. The use of the mother-tongue was perceived to be exaggerated and in some instances unjustified. Results concerning the use of referential and display questions coincide with data obtained in EFL classrooms; communication was maintained by posing display questions with only a few occurrences of referential ones. It is believed that the results of the study will enable ESP teachers to plan their classroom talk more consciously and obtain a more critical stance when analysing their own talk.
Test Takers’ Listening Comprehension Sub-Skills and Strategies
Authors: Barta Éva
Published: May 2024

The present research uses the verbal report methodology to examine what listening comprehension sub-skills and strategies can be identified in test takers’ thought processes during the task-solving procedure. The relevance of the research lies in providing a new aspect to and thus complementing the existing listening comprehension taxonomies, which are based on either theoretical speculation or quantitative research methods. The input for the retrospectees consisted of the listening stimuli (two texts) and two tasks: multiple choice questions and table completion. Fourteen Hungarian retrospectees of level B1-B2 performed both tasks and provided verbal protocols on their thought processes. One part of the protocol data was used to modify and finalize a literature-based preliminary coding scheme by measuring the data against the scheme, which yielded a taxonomy of listening sub-skills and strategies. It was then tested on the rest of the double-coded protocol segments by establishing inter-coder reliability through percent agreement and Cohen’s kappa. The analysis of this taxonomy shows that listening for test-taking purposes, which is a non-interactive, stressful, high-stake situation, is characterized by direct reliance on schematic associations to potential referents, a continuous interaction of the aural and written input in the cognitive processes and a strong tendency to elicit forced responses.
Ukrainian and English Motivational Self System of Minority Learners in Transcarpathia
Authors: Henkel Beatrix
Published: May 2024

The investigation reported in the present article discusses the differences between the motivational disposition of ethnic minority learners to studying a state language as compared to their motivation to studying a foreign language. Dörnyei’s (2005) L2* Motivational Self System Theory serves as the dominant theoretical framework of the current research. Altogether 147 questionnaires were collected from Hungarian minority secondary school learners in Ukraine studying in the tenth and eleventh forms. The results confirm the presence of each of the three key dimensions in Dörnyei’s theory, namely, the Ideal L2 Self, the Ought-to L2 Self, and Learning Experience in the English motivational self system of the learners. However, only one of the named key dimensions was incorporated in the learners’ Ukrainian motivational self system and it was supplemented by attitudes learners have towards learning the language of the linguistic majority of Ukraine, i.e., Ukrainian. The findings of the study confirm that the dimensions of the L2 Motivational Self System adequately explain the language learning motivation construct of minority learners of English; however, to examine its feasibility to describe the Ukrainian language motivation of learners further research is needed.
Foreign Language Anxiety and Advanced EFL Learners: An Interview Study
Authors: Tóth Zsuzsa
Published: May 2024

Is anxiety about learning and using a foreign language mainly apparent at lower levels of language competence, or is anxiety also relevant at higher levels of proficiency? While considerable research has been conducted on the various sources of foreign language anxiety at the beginning stages of language learning, relatively little is known about anxiety at more advanced levels. To fill this gap this small scale qualitative inquiry examines the construct of foreign language anxiety in the case of advanced-level language students: English majors. It aims to provide an insight into the nature and sources of L2-related anxiety from the advanced learner’s perspective: through the personal accounts of anxious learners themselves. The participants were students with high levels of foreign language anxiety, selected from a larger group of English majors based on their scores on the Hungarian version of the Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety Scale. They took part in a one-on-one in-depth interview concerning their learning and communication experience in EFL. The findings show that foreign language anxiety is not restricted to the early, beginning stages of language learning. Implications for teachers of foreign languages who teach advanced-level classes are discussed.
Native EFL Teachers’ Self-Perception of their Teaching Behaviour: A Qualitative Study
Authors: Juhász Andrea
Published: May 2024

Due to a recent upsurge in the popularity of English, there is a plethora of native (NS) and non-native (NNS) English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers worldwide. While a number of research projects were conducted to investigate NNS teachers’ teaching styles, there is hardly any research available on the NS teacher. This paper presents a qualitative study that aims to explore how NS teachers experience teaching in a foreign language classroom and how their self-perception can be characterized. For the purpose of the investigation a group of NS teachers (n = 18) were requested to fill in a questionnaire and participate in a semi-structured interview. The results show that although the NS teacher’s inability to use the students’ mother tongue is very favourable in fluency-developing tasks, it can be a disadvantage in certain vocabulary building tasks. The term “seasonal native teacher” was introduced by a participant, referring to someone who decides to teach English temporarily, as a way of finding easy income in a foreign country; these seasonal native teachers are, in almost every aspect, different from qualified NS teachers. It was also found that a closer cooperation between NS and NNS teachers would facilitate teaching for both groups.
The Multilingual Inner Discourse of Vietnamese-Hungarian Bilinguals in Solving an L3 Problem-Solution Task: An Exploratory Study
Authors: Boksay Pap Emese
Published: May 2024

This small scale exploratory study looks at the ways in which individuals who know and use more than two languages in their daily communication employ these languages in their inner discourse when they solve a linguistic task in their third language. Research into monolingual and bilingual inner discourse has revealed that societal speech is the prime mover of inner discourse and that the languages we use in social interactions are found in our inner discourse too (Barber, 1980; Bedford, 1985; Chapman Parr & Krashen, 1986; Honeycutt, 2010; Krashen, 1983). However, we know little about how this works in the case of those who organize more than two languages in their linguistic repertoire. Ten proficient bilingual Vietnamese-Hungarian secondary school students were therefore invited to provide a story in English to a series of wordless pictures. All ten participants were learning English as a first foreign language in an academic environment where the medium of instruction was Hungarian. The study used the concurrent think-aloud method to gather data. Transcribed verbal data were processed using the standards of private speech coding and analysis. The participants employed with great flexibility the languages at their disposal; however Vietnamese, the participants’ first language, had a meagre presence in the whole of the gathered data. This seems to indicate that language reliance in non-native languages is largely guided by efficiency: languages are relied on depending on their contribution to the successful completion of the task. Insertion and language alternance were the main patterns identified of L2-L3 coupling. Although the study provides data about a small group of multiple language users, it may be informative to educators engaged in the teaching multilingual learners. Further investigations are needed to reveal how the bilingual hierarchical model of language storage and processing may be extended to map the storage and processing of three languages.
Nexus among Regulatory Framework, Economic Growth and Sustainable Development: Insights from Structural Equation Modeling Approach
Authors: Sulehri Fiaz Ahmad , Ali Amjad
Published: May 2024

The concept of sustainable development holds immense importance for both current and future generations. This study investigates the manner in which economic growth acts as a mediator in the relationship between sustainable development and the regulatory framework. We have utilized the structural equation modeling technique to investigate the direct and indirect impacts of exogenous and endogenous variables. We executed this investigation using a sample of 24 countries that accounted for about 65% of global greenhouse gas emissions between 2000 and 2019. According to empirical results based on direct effects, the regulatory framework hinders sustainable development and economic growth. The empirical findings indicate that the regulatory framework has a noteworthy and favorable indirect influence on sustainable development, with economic growth serving as a mediating factor. Furthermore, because of the positive indirect effect, the regulatory framework's negative direct effect on sustainable development outweighs its total adverse effect. In the end, legislators should give utmost importance to creating a balanced regulatory framework that promotes economic expansion while incorporating concepts of environmental, social, and economic sustainability to ensure the well-being of present and future generations.
Navigating Knowledge Hiding: The Influence of Supervisee Job Based Psychological Ownership on Job Performance in Manufacturing Settings
Authors: Arshad Sumera , Nazim Muhammad , Rasheed Abdul
Published: May 2024

The objective of this study is to analyze the effects of supervisor knowledge hiding (SKH) on the job performance of supervisees in the manufacturing sector. The study creates a conceptual framework that depicts the relationships between SKH, supervisee job-based PO and supervisee job performance. The author investigated how SKH affects the output of subordinates as well how to mitigate SKH's detrimental impact on supervisee job performance, and in what way supervisee job-based PO act to decrease the negative effect. This paper examines a mediation model that is grounded on the conservation of resources (COR) theory.  The data was obtained from 347 employees who were serving in the manufacturing industry of Southern Punjab, Pakistan. Through the implementation of a quantitative research design and extensive analysis of data, findings reveal that SKH negatively impact on subordinates that ultimately reduce the performance of supervisees at workplace. This research contributes to the recent finding that the adverse effects of SKH can potentially be buffered through the supervisee's possession. The model test with Partial Least Squares (PLS)-4 was used as the analysis technique in the study. Based on the available information, this is the first study to look into the relationship between SKH, supervisee job performance and supervisee job-based PO using conservation of resource (COR) theory. The authors switched the focus that conservation of resource (COR) theory offering new ideas into the process behind the link between SKH and supervisee job performance. This research also looked at how SKH hiding in the workplace affects job-based PO. This research focuses on workplace behavior. Employee attributes can dissuade a negative reaction to SKH. The effect of SKH on supervisees can be mitigated by focusing on supervisee job-based PO. This is an increasing push to focus on workplace positivity, which improves supervisees' job performance. It is imperative that we investigate the reasons how employees can perform effectively at work while remaining loyal and devoted to it.
Political Skill of Employees Working in Halal Concept Hotels and A Research
Authors: TAŞKIRAN Erkan , ÇELİK Gülşah GENÇER , HATIRNAZ Beyza
Published: May 2024

The ability to manage relationships between individuals on a sensible basis depends on mutual understanding and management of this process. One of the basic concepts that explains this relationship is political skill. The fact that both guests and employees represent a certain profile in halal concept hotels will increase the need for political skills. In this context, the main purpose of this study is to investigate the political skill levels of the employees in halal concept hotels and reveal whether employees’ political skill levels differ in the context of different demographic characteristics. Using a questionnaire, the research data were collected from 278 employees working in halal concept hotels operating in Istanbul. The findings revealed that the general political skill levels of the employees are high, and the highest political skill dimension is apparent sincerity. In addition, it was determined that there are differences in terms of age, marital status, educational status and professional experience dimensions according to the demographic characteristics of employees. The findings are discussed in the last part of the study, and suggestions for future research are presented.
Legal Education and Social Responsibility: A Qualitative Inquiry into Law Students' Perspectives
Authors: Yaşar Mehmet , Jafari Mohammadbagher
Published: May 2024

This study aimed to explore law students' perspectives on the intersection of legal education and social responsibility, focusing on how current educational practices align with the goals of fostering social awareness and responsibility among future legal professionals. Employing a qualitative research design, this study conducted semi-structured interviews with 20 law students from various law schools across the country. The participants were selected through purposive sampling to ensure a diverse range of experiences and viewpoints. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis to identify key themes and subthemes related to students' perceptions of their legal education and its role in preparing them for socially responsible legal practice. Five main themes emerged from the data: Perceptions of Legal Education; Social Responsibility in the Legal Profession; Personal Development and Identity; Institutional Support and Resources; and Future Directions for Legal Education. These themes encompassed a range of categories and concepts, including the importance of interdisciplinary coursework, the role of creative and reflective practices in fostering ethical reasoning, the impact of legal education on personal and professional identity, the critical role of institutional support, and recommendations for integrating technology and promoting diversity within legal education. The study highlights law students' recognition of the importance of social responsibility within their profession and the need for legal education to more effectively foster this attribute. It suggests that by incorporating interdisciplinary content, encouraging reflective practices, and enhancing institutional support, legal education can better prepare students to meet the challenges of contemporary legal practice with a strong sense of ethical and social responsibility.
Legal Strategies for Protecting Journalists in Conflict Zones
Authors: Sahdan Fatimah , Gregorius Jelena
Published: May 2024

The safety of journalists in conflict zones remains a critical concern, with myriad risks stemming from both physical and digital threats. This study aims to explore the legal strategies that can effectively protect journalists in these environments, focusing on understanding the existing legal frameworks, the challenges journalists face, and the protective strategies they employ. This qualitative study utilized semi-structured interviews with 25 journalists from diverse global regions to gather in-depth insights into the challenges and strategies related to their legal protection. Theoretical saturation was achieved, ensuring comprehensive coverage of the topic. Data was analyzed using NVivo software to facilitate thematic analysis, allowing for the systematic identification of themes and concepts within the data. Three main themes were identified: Legal Frameworks, Risks and Challenges, and Protective Strategies. Legal Frameworks revealed gaps in the enforcement of international and national laws. Risks and Challenges highlighted the physical, digital, legal, psychological, and informational threats journalists encounter. Protective Strategies emphasized the importance of safety training, legal safeguards, support networks, and advanced technology to mitigate risks. The study concludes that while various legal frameworks and protective measures exist, significant gaps in enforcement and practical application continue to leave journalists vulnerable in conflict zones. Enhanced legal provisions, combined with comprehensive safety training and technological support, are essential to ensure the safety and freedom of journalists reporting from high-risk areas.
LETTERS FROM ALAN BUSH TO GRIGORI SCHNEERSON: ON THE ISSUE OF SOVIET-BRITISH CULTURAL CONTACTS
Authors: Кривцова А.С.
Published: May 2024

Говоря о советско-британских культурных связях нельзя не упомянуть имя выдающегося музыковеда Г. М. Шнеерсона (1901–1982). Всю свою жизнь он занимался развитием и укреплением международных связей Советского Союза в области музыкальной культуры и имел невероятно обширный список деловых и дружеских контактов с музыкантами по всему миру. Одним из его постоянных адресатов был англичанин А. Д. Буш (1900–1995) – авторитетный в середине ХХ века композитор, чьё творчество в отечественном музыкознании представлено довольно скупо. А между тем, этот ярый приверженец коммунизма не единожды посещал Страну Советов и всячески пропагандировал советскую музыку у себя на родине. В фондах Российского национального музея музыки находится часть неопубликованного эпистолярия А. Д. Буша, адресованная Г. М. Шнеерсону и входящая в личный архив учёного (Ф. 375). Настоящая статья включает комментированный перевод нескольких корреспонденций композитора; в качестве вступительного раздела предлагается краткий обзор всех аспектов его творческой деятельности, так или иначе связанных с Советским Союзом.

Speaking about the Soviet-British cultural contacts, it is necessary to mention the name of the outstanding musicologist G. Schneerson (1901–1982). He was engaged in developing and strengthening the international relations of the Soviet Union in the sphere of musical culture all his life and had an incredibly extensive list of business and friendly contacts with musicians around the world. One of his constant addressees was the Englishman A. D. Bush (1900–1995) – a composer, authoritative in the middle of the 20thcentury, whose work is sparingly presented in Russian musicology. Meanwhile, this ardent supporter of communism visited the Soviet Union more than once and in every possible way promoted Soviet music in his homeland. The Russian National Museum of Music collection contains a part of A. D. Bush's unpublished epistolary legacy addressed to G. Schneerson and included in the scientist’s personal archive (Coll. 375). This article includes an annotated translation of several letters from the composer's correspondence; as an introductory section, a brief overview of all aspects of his creative work connected with the Soviet Union is offered.
Research on Fracture Mechanism of Roof Plate and Filling Technology of Working Face Over-air Tunnel
Authors: Wang Mingwei
Published: May 2024

For a long time, the faults on both sides of the working face have been the technical problems faced by the coal mining face. Aiming at the situation that both sides of 7509 comprehensive workings in Wuyang coal mine are near to big faults, and through several long and short hollow alleys, the theoretical analysis, numerical simulation and other methods are used to study the fracture mechanism of the roof plate of comprehensive workings in both sides of the faults and the technology of safe and fast hollowing of the workings. Through theoretical calculation and numerical simulation, it is finally determined that the filling strength of 4 MPa is the most suitable. And through the field industrial test, it is proved that the working face can realize rapid, safe and stable mining after filling with ultra-high water material.
Levels of Fructose-2,6-Bisphosphate in Lymphocytes of Diabetic Patients.
Authors: Seemen Ghafoor  , Azra Saleem  , Abdullah Abbasi  , Shaheena
Published: May 2024

Background: Patients with diabetes mellitus have infections more often than those without diabetes. Severalfactors predispose diabetic patients to infections, including an alteration in immune defense mechanism. Elevated levels of fructose-2,6- bisphosphate in lymphocyte have been shown in diabetic patients. The activation ofglycolysis by fructose -2,6- bisphosphate in peripheral blood mononuclear cells causes the accumulation of glycolytic metabolites and inhibits the activation of immune cells.Objective: To observe and compare the levels of fructose-2,6-bisphosphate in lymphocytes of diabetics and normal subjectsMaterial and Methods: 200 diabetic and 50 control subjects were selected for study .The subjects were evaluated for severity of diabetes and their fasting blood glucose, HbA1C, total leucocyte count, lymphocyte count andfructose-2,6-bisphosphate in lymphocytes were estimated.Results: The results show that mean fasting blood glucose, HbA1C, total leucocytes count and fructose-2,6-bisphosphate levels in lymphocytes were significantly higher (P<0.001) while lymphocyte count was significantlylower (P<0.001) in diabetic patients as compared to control group.Conclusions: It was concluded from the facts observed in this study that elevated levels of fructose-2,6-bisphosphate in lymphocytes and decreased number of lymphocytes may have induced chances of infections indiabetic patients.Keywords: Lymphocytes, Fructose-2,6-bisphosphate, Diabetes, Infections.
Implications of Nickel Ore Export Restrictions in International Trade Disputes
Authors: Sekar Arum Dewi Narulita , Hariyani Iswi , Adiwibowo Yusuf
Published: May 2024

The problems related to restrictions on nickel ore exports started with Indonesia restricting nickel ore exports. Indonesia implemented restrictions because the presence of nickel in Indonesia was running low. The existence of this problem makes the European Union feel disadvantaged. Apart from that, Indonesia has issued restrictions on exports of nickel ore Regulation of the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Number 11 of 2019. This regulation is considered to have come into force on January 1 2020, from which date all nickel that wishes to be exported must go through the stages of refining and processing domestically, so that what is exported is not in the form of raw goods but not semi-finished goods or finished goods. In this article it is explained that nickel that cannot be exported is concentrate <1.7%. By issuing this regulation, the European Union considers that Indonesia has violated Article nickel quota so it is considered to violate these regulations. With this problem, the European Union filed a lawsuit with the WTO. The lawsuit has been registered in DS-592. Starting from November 22 2019, the European Union and Indonesia carried out the consultation stage, but in the event that the consultation failed to take place, the next stage that was carried out was the panel stage. However, in this case Indonesia lost the lawsuit with the European Union. Seeing this, Indonesia immediately submitted an appeal to the WTO. Indonesia still wants to limit nickel ore so that it can improve the quality of nickel.
Challenges Faced by the International Students Studying in Universities of Pakistan
Authors: Zia Anum , Bashir Irfan
Published: May 2024

The study tries to find out the challenges faced by international students in higher education institutes in Pakistan. The main objective was to find out the challenging areas for international students studying in higher education institutes in Pakistan. A descriptive research approach was utilized to find the challenges experienced by international students in Pakistani higher education institutions. Data was collected using a 5-point Likert-type scale questionnaire comprising six parts covering academic, social and cultural, logistic and administrative, financial, discrimination-related challenges, and support and resources. Prior to the main data collection phase, pilot testing was conducted with a small group of international students to refine the questionnaire and assess its alpha reliability (0.921) and validity. Data was collected from 150+ samples using snowball sampling due to a low response rate from different universities. Ethical considerations were considered, and respondents were provided with informed consent outlining the purpose of the study. Data analysis was conducted using statistics software. Descriptive statistics, including frequency distributions and group statistics, were used to quantify and compare the challenges. Mean scores, standard deviation, t-values, and significance were also calculated. The study found certain very challenging areas for international students and certain areas as less difficult. The study recommends a comprehensive support setup for international students by the higher education institutes of Pakistan.
Influence of Human Capital and Labor Force Participation Levels on Indonesia's Economic Growth
Authors: Muhammad Azam Basyir Al Faruq
Published: May 2024

Economic growth underscores the important role of the state in enhancing human resource development. An important part of production factors is human resources, especially in terms of quality. Labor productivity is increased through improving the quality of human capital through education and health. This study is to examine the effect of human capital and the level of labor force participation on Indonesia's economic growth. This study uses the panel data method from 34 provinces in Indonesia for the 2015-2019 period. The results of statistical tests show that the education variable has a positive effect on the dependent variable of economic growth, while the health variable and the labor force participation rate variable have no effect on economic growth
El proceso de formación inicial del profesorado, desde la práctica laboral como espacio para desarrollar destrezas investigativas
Authors: Rojas Valladares Adalia Lisett , Domínguez Urdanivia Yideira , García Álvarez Ignacio , Bernal Cerza Raisa Emilia
Published: May 2024

In the process of initial teacher training, the development of professional practical activity requires problematic situations, from academic training, where the student can contrast with the reality of the school, through the scientific treatment of situations in the school context. Thus, the conception of the practice should contribute to the formation of skills for research, if it allows the integration of knowledge, by linking the training processes with the dissimilar problems of the educational field. This issue is considered of extraordinary importance, in the global context and particularly in Latin America and the Caribbean, where there is a growing concern to address the challenges related to the preparation of teachers and professors. This study deals with the initial training of teachers considering the development of practical and investigative activity that allows them to reflect and transform their field of action. For this, an analytical observational study is carried out, in the scenario: Metropolitan University of Ecuador, in a time frame from the year 2020 to the first semester of 2022, the significance of the relationship between theory and practice is analyzed in the process of investigative training of the education professional, from a study of 15 students who reach the degree from a research work, taking into account dimensions and indicators to consider in the development of research skills.
Espiritualidad, bienestar laboral y revalorización docente en educación básica
Authors: Gómez Ortega Alma Griselda , Cáceres Mesa Maritza Librada
Published: May 2024

Study carried out with basic education teachers from the municipalities of Cuautepec de Hinojosa and Tulancingo de Bravo; State of Hidalgo. Research of mixed approach with qualitative paradigm and concurrent design, descriptive correlational type. Self-selected sample; participants responded to a Letter of Informed Consent whose objective was to determine whether spirituality is constituted as a fundamental element of work wellbeing and Teacher Revaluation. Findings: Participants attach great importance to spirituality, considering it a priority aspect of human development. Although physically, socially and mentally they project themselves in a positive sense: 40% and 60% of the participant population; there are collateral effects in the same percentage manifesting themselves in physical symptoms evidencing various ailments and illnesses, as they agree that the spiritual sphere is an aspect that is neglected. Spirituality is a fundamental element of well-being at work and the revaluation of teachers; it has a significant influence, and is therefore the basis for a profound transformation in the vindication of the teaching body, which is a contribution to the existing proposals for strengthening quality in integral education.
El derecho al agua según el derecho internacional. Casos Ecuador y Bolivia
Authors: Medina Peña Rolando , Sarango Rodríguez Juan Alcívar , Vivanco Vargas Germania , Guerra Aguayo Gustavo Alfredo
Published: May 2024

Continuing to provide certain socio-legal elements to the need for the comprehensive protection of water becomes a priority for researchers for periods to come. In the present investigation we approach the analysis of the right to water starting from International Law, studying in turn the cases of Bolivia and Ecuador. To do this, we use methods such as the analytical, for the orderly and reasoned study of the content of the human right on access to water; the phenomenological, in order to objectively know its nature and essence as a public good to protect and the hermeneutic, to study this right in the light of the interpretations of the doctrine and jurisprudence. These results contribute directly to the research line No. 3 of the Metropolitan University: use, care, conservation and protection of the natural and heritage environment.
Tecnologías emergentes en preescolar y su repercusión en el proceso de enseñanza y aprendizaje postconfinamiento Covid-19
Authors: Cruz Peñafiel Paola , González Farfán Erika , Aguilar Martínez José Ramón , Manzano Martínez Jorge Armando
Published: May 2024

The COVID-19 confinement has generated the need for education to be carried out in a hybrid way. The hybrid modality has been presented at all school levels and the preschool level was not left out of this modality. Due to the above, it has been reviewed how the hybrid modality for the education of preschoolers has had an impact on their teaching and learning processes, taking care above all of the provisions of the Ministry of Public Education (SEP) in its document Key Learnings and where it is stated that attending a quality preschool education positively influences their life and their performance during the first years of primary education by having positive effects on cognitive, emotional and social development, since the first five years of life are the fundamental basis since they form the basis for the development of intelligence, personality and social behavior.
Measurement of intelligence and personality within the Cattellian psychometric model
Authors: Boyle Gregory J.
Published: May 2024

Cattellian research has been prodigious in systematically investigating the structure of personality traits alongside important cognitive/ability dimensions. Source traits delineated factor analytically in both intrapersonal psychological domains have been incorporated into multidimensional measurement instruments such as the Sixteen Personality Factor Questionnaire (16PF), Clinical Analysis Questionnaire (CAQ), Objective-Analytic (O-A) Battery, Culture Fair Intelligence Tests (CFIT), and Comprehensive Ability Battery (CAB). Several downward extensions of these instruments have been developed such as the High School Personality Questionnaire (HSPQ), Children's Personality Questionnaire (CPQ), and Early School Personality Questionnaire (ESPQ). Boyle (1983) has shown under non- emotive conditions that intellectual abilities tend to overshadow personality traits, in cognitive information processing. Nevertheless, under stressful emotional conditions, involvement of personality traits is enhanced such that cognitive factors may play only a minor role in influencing performance outcomes. The Cattellian psychometric model is one of the few approaches which attempts to index intelligence along with temperament. The present paper provides an overview of the Cattellian integration of intelligence and personality measurement, and discusses some of its benefits and problems.
Creating an empirical typology: A review of cluster analysis and other classification techniques
Authors: Jones David A. , Drummond Christine R. , Saunders Cory D. , Strang John D.
Published: May 2024

As computers have become more powerful, researchers have begun to use more and more complex multivariate statistical procedures to understand data sets. Cluster analysis has flourished in the last decade, yet its complexity and reputation as a form of "soft" statistics continues to hamper its use in many ways. This article is intended as an introduction to both the science and the art of cluster analysis to the reader who has only a basic knowledge of the technique. In addition, a working example is provided to illustrate aspects of the process of completing a cluster analysis.
Concentration of Metals Associated with the Native Copper Deposits of Northern Michigan
Authors: Blakemore Daniel , Sparks Carolyn Renee , Bos Nathaniel
Published: May 2024

The Keweenaw Peninsula of northern Michigan is home to the largest accumulation of native copper in the world. Native copper deposits are hosted in the 1.1 billion-year old midcontinent rift which extends from Kansas, up through Lake Superior, around into lower Michigan, but is only exposed in the Keweenaw region. Native copper is found in the vesicular and brecciated flow tops of the volcanism associated with this rift, within the interflow conglomerate that developed in-between individual flows, and also minor native copper deposits are found with the copper sulfide deposits in the Nonesuch Shale. The purpose of this study was to examine the concentrations of zinc, lead, and silver associated with native copper in each of these depositional environments in hopes of gaining an understanding of the geochemistry of the native copper in this area. Eleven copper samples were examined using X-Ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Three geologic areas of copper deposition studied were: the brecciated and amygdaloidal flow tops of the Portage Lake Volcanics (PLV), conglomerate layers in between PLV basalt flows, and fracture fillings of the Nonesuch Shale, as seen in the White Pine Copper Mine. The volcanic flow tops exhibited decreased Zn, Pb, and Ag with increasing Cu. Within the interflow conglomerates, chemical relationships showed an increase in Zn but a decrease in Pb and Ag with increasing Cu. In both of these sets, chemical ratios of Pb/Zn decreased with increasing Cu/Ag in a decay-like curve. The native copper as fracture filling in shale had a different chemical signature in which the Ag increased with Cu. Chemical data from this study may help in our understanding of fluid composition associated with hydrothermal copper mineralization.
Larval Development of the Blue Dolphin Cichlid (Cyrtocara moorii Boulenger, 1902): Morphological Changes
Authors: Çelik İhsan , Çelik Pinar , Yalçın Bahadır Rıfat
Published: May 2024

In this study, the larval development of Cyrtocara moorii was examined morphologically and compared with other Cichlidae species. The important morphological changes and critical developmental stages that C. moorii larvae undergo were determined during the process from hatching up to 20 days. It was observed that the larvae had a large yolk sac, transparent bodies, and undeveloped fins in the first days. Important developmental events such as eye development, mouth opening, onset of free swimming behavior, fin formation, and increased pigmentation were recorded. It was determined that the larvae started free swimming between 6-9 days, the yolk sac was completely depleted on the 10th day, and the larval development was completed, reaching the juvenile form on the 15-20th days. When the larval development of C. moorii was compared with other Cichlidae species, species-specific differences were observed as well as some similarities. It is thought that these differences may be related to the ecological adaptations, reproductive strategies, and evolutionary history of the species. It is suggested that future research should comparatively examine the larval development processes of more Cichlidae species and elucidate the mechanisms underlying this diversity.
Why Biblical Integration in Business?
Authors: Brown Kevin J.
Published: May 2024

As 21st century Christian business faculty, our call to prepare students for the marketplace is no small task. With the shifting sands of the economic landscape (from knowledge economy to innovative economy), a globalized business environment, and technological progression unparalleled in human history, today’s marketplace of commerce is possibly more complex and multifaceted than at any other period in human history.
More Blessed to Give Than to Receive: A Model of Lifetime Charitable Giving
Authors: Brister Jozell , Litton James D. , Lynn Monty L. , Tippens T. Kyle
Published: May 2024

We integrate theological, financial and social science scholarship to create a model which describes lifetime charitable giving, or the voluntary sharing of financial and other resources over the lifecycle. As background for the model, we review Christian thought on tithing and the spirituality of giving as well as four giving theologies—prosperity, stewardship, mutuality, and simplicity. We offer recommendations on how lifetime giving might be enhanced and how the model might be applied in teaching and research.
Virtues and Temptations in Entrepreneurial Relationships: Learning from Christian Narratives
Authors: Toledano Nuria , Karanda Crispen
Published: May 2024

The essence of entrepreneurship has to do with a social practice in which multiple stakeholders, interests, and values are in conflict. Entrepreneurs will have to develop certain moral habits to assure the creation of truthful relationships among the different groups of interest involved in the business. In their attempts to perform virtuously this task, temptations often come raising moral questions and dilemmas. In this scenario, the morality embedded in religious writings can be helpful to bring relevant criteria to the current context. This paper aims to reflect on this issue from a dual view: firstly, by bringing to the discussion the theoretical ideas arising around religion-economic relationships from both Christian and economic perspectives; secondly, through the inspiration offered by Christian narratives, such as those included in the Epistle of James.
Financial Advisors, Financial Literacy, Payday Lending, and Bankruptcy
Authors: Yerkes Rustin T. , Schirmer Selina E. , Finch J. Howard
Published: May 2024

As the biblical definition of usury changed and cultural norms associated with incurring personal debt evolved, more financial options developed to meet increased demand. American consumer culture has evolved to promote a liberal use of credit. In particular, sub-prime debt instruments, such as payday lending, have been scrutinized because of excessive borrowing rates. We use state-level macroeconomic data and analyze the effect financial advisors have on payday lending regulation, maximum finance charges, and payday lending usage rates. Our results show payday lending is more heavily regulated, and maximum finance charges and payday lending usage rates are lower in states with a higher per-capita number of financial advisors. These findings suggest financial advisors are an important channel for improving financial literacy in their communities.
Pelatihan Penulisan Karya Ilmiah Bagi Guru, Kepala Sekolah dan Pengawas
Authors: Mulyan Andi , Muzakkir Akhmad , Isnaini Lalu Moh Yudha , Hajar Baiq Siti
Published: May 2024

Pelatihan penulisan karya tulis ilmiah bagi Guru di Kota Mataram mendapat sambutan yang baik dari pengawas, kepala sekolah dan guru. Keadaan ini dapat dilihat dari kehadiran peserta yang hampir mencapai 86 Peserta terdiri seluruh guru dari sekolah dasar dan menengah di Kota Mataram. Pelatihan karya ilmiah dalam bentuk artikel dan buku dilanjutkan secara daring, dimana peserta mengirimkan artikel yang telah disusun lewat google form dan instruktur melakukan review sekaligus revisi jika diperlukan untuk mencapai target luaran dari kegiatan ini. Demikian laporan pengabdian ini disusun sebagai bentuk pertanggungjawaban atas pelaksanaan kegiatan Penulisan Karya Tulis Ilmiah bagi Guru di Nusa Tenggara Barat yang dilaksanakan sebagai perwujudan atas tugas salah tau Tri Dharma Perguruan Tinggi yakni bidang Pengabdian Masyarakat. Dalam kegiatan menghasilkan luaran berupa artikel ilmiah dan buku ajar.
Peningkatan Pemahaman Penggunaan Marketplace Melalui Sosialisasi Pada Anak Usia Dasar dan Remaja
Authors: Ramadhan Rizal Furqan
Published: May 2024

Marketplace merupakan aplikasi yang dapat digunakan untuk melakukan transaksi jual beli dengan menggunakan perantara smartphone. Era saat ini penggunaan marketplace memiliki dampak positif maupun negatif. Kedua dampak tersebut begitu berbahaya dan merugikan apabila anak usia dasar dan remaja menggunakan atau mengoperasikan marketplace tanpa memiliki pemahaman yang cukup. Dengan adanya pernyataan tersebut perlu diadakan sebuah kegiatan sosialisasi yang bertujuan untuk memberikan pemahaman kepada para peserta yang terdiri dari anak usia dasar dan remaja supaya mengetahui batasan-batasan yang dalam pengoperasian penggunaan marketplace. Metode pengabdian kepada masyarakat pada kegiatan ini menggunakan teknik ABCD yang terdiri dari Asset reinventing, Designing, Communicating, Implementing, dan Evaluating. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini diikuti oleh 20 peserta dengan narasumber yang sesuai dengan kompetensinya yakni menguasai pada bidang pendidikan dan ekonomi digital. Sebelum dilaksanakan kegiatan sosialisasi, para peserta mengisi kuisioner dalam bentuk pertanyaan terkait dengan marketplace kemudian setelah sosialisasipun peserta juga mengisi kuisioner untuk mengukur persentase pemahaman peserta. Hasil kuisioner menghasilkan persentase dari 43% menjadi 68% sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa kegiatan sosialisasi in berjalan lancar sesuai dengan tujuan awal.
Pertumbuhan dan Perkembangan Otot, Tendon, Ligamen, Tulang, Sendi, Axis dalam Gerak serta Upaya untuk Pengoptimalan Kualitas Gerak pada Peserta Didik: Sebuah Tinjauan
Authors: Mustafa Pinton Setya
Published: May 2024

Pertumbuhan dan perkembangan merupakan proses yang terus menerus dalam kehidupan manusia. Aspek-aspek seperti otot, tendon, ligamen, tulang, dan sendi memainkan peran penting dalam menghasilkan dan memfasilitasi gerakan, yang berkontribusi pada kebugaran jasmani dan kualitas hidup. Tujuan studi ini bertujuan untuk meninjau pertumbuhan dan perkembangan otot, tendon, ligamen, tulang, sendi, dan axis dalam gerak pada manusia, serta upaya yang dilakukan untuk mengoptimalkan kualitas gerak. Metode penelitian ini dilakukan melalui tinjauan literatur yang komprehensif, mencakup berbagai sumber dan studi yang relevan terhadap topik dari buku maupun jurnal. Hasil tinjauan menguraikan bahwa otot sebagai alat gerak aktif, tendon dan ligamen sebagai penghubung, tulang sebagai alat gerak pasif, dan sendi sebagai penghubung antar tulang, semuanya memainkan peran penting dalam gerak. Analisis gerak dapat dilakukan melalui identifikasi bidang dan axis atau sumbu gerak. Latihan peregangan merupakan alternatif sebagai salah satu metode efektif untuk merangsang dan meningkatkan kualitas gerak. Kesimpulan yang dapat ditarik yaitu dengan memahami dan mengoptimalkan fungsi otot, tendon, ligamen, tulang, dan sendi dapat berkontribusi terhadap peningkatan kualitas gerak. Lebih lanjut, latihan peregangan dapat menjadi alat yang efektif dalam merangsang dan meningkatkan gerak dalam tubuh manusia.