bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PENGGUNAAN KOMUNIKASI ISLAMI DALAM KUALITAS PELAYANAN PUBLIK
Authors: Hasmawati Fifi
Published: July 2023

Abstrak

Penelitian  ini mengangkat permasalahan komunikasi islami dalam meningkatkan kualitas pelayanan pada lembaga publik. Tujuan penelitian ini  menjelaskan  adanya peranan komunikasi yang islami dalam peningkatan kualitas pelayanan publik. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk menguji secara empirik dan menemukan fakta-fakta serta menguji secara ilmiah implikasi komunikasi yang islami dalam meningkatkan kualitas pelayanan pada lembaga-lembaga publik, dengan menggunakan  Prinsip-prinsip dari Komunikasi Islam dan  teori Pelayanan Publik. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah explanatory survey method, dengan pendekatan kuantitatif. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh pengguna atau konsumen dari lembaga publik. Lembaga publik dalam penelitian di wakil dari  yaitu sekolah  islam terpadu, UIN Sumatera utara , dan PT Taspen Persero  dikota Medan.  Penarikan sampel penelitian ini menggunakan teknik teknik  purposive sampling dan Cluster Random Sample, untuk menghitung ukuran sampel dari populasi  peneliti memakai  cara, cross sectional. Pengumpulan data penelitian  menggunakan angket yang dikumpulkan dari responden dengan ukuran sampel sebanyak 250 responden. Analisis data menggunakan analisi deskripsi Regresi Sederhana. Hasil penelitian terungkap bahwa adanya komunikasi yang islami dalam meningkatkan kualitas pelayanan pada lembaga publik. Konsep baru yang dikemukakan dari hasil penelitian ini, terungkap bahwa komunikasi yang  Islami sangat berpengaruh terhadap kualitas pelayanan pada lembaga publik di Kota Medan.

 

Abstract

This research raises the issue of Islamic communication in improving the quality of service in public institutions. The purpose of this study is to explain the role of Islamic communication in improving the quality of public services. the principles of the theory of Islamic Communication and Public Service. The research method used is an explanatory survey method, with a quantitative approach. The population in this study are all users or consumers from public institutions. The public bodies in this study were represented by Islamic boarding schools, UIN North Sumatra, and PT Taspen Persero in Medan City. Sampling of this study used purposive sampling technique and Cluster Random Sample, to calculate the sample size of the research population using cross sectional method. Collecting research data using a questionnaire collected from respondents with a total sample of 250 respondents. Data analysis using Simple Regression description analysis. The results of the study reveal that there is Islamic communication in improving the quality of services in public institutions. The new concept put forward from the results of this study revealed that Islamic Communication greatly influences the quality of service in public institutions in the city of Medan.
Formel-1-Auto oder Pferdekutsche? Einflussfaktoren auf die Umsetzungsgeschwindigkeit in der Digitalisierung
Authors: Lübke Daniel
Published: July 2023

Digitalisierung und Digitale Transformation beschäftigen viele Unternehmen. Doch wie gut sind diese in einer konkreten Organisation umsetzbar? In unserer Erfahrung konnten wir 10 häufige Problemquellen identifizieren, die in diesem Artikel als Fragen präsentiert werden – Fragen, die bei der Einordnung helfen, ob das Digitalisierungsvorhaben sehr schnell wie ein Formel-1-Auto gelingen kann oder ob durch viele Grundlagenarbeiten vorher das Tempo eher wie eine Pferdekutsche voranschreiten wird.
Análisis sensorial de chorizo, salmuera y ahumado de Coturnix coturnix japonica alimentadas con Moringa oleifera y Leucaena leucocephala
Authors: Flota-Bañuelos Carolina , Zavala-Hernández Azalia , Chab-Ruiz Antonio Olegario , Rosales-Martínez Verónica , Fraire-Cordero Silvia
Published: July 2023

Se evalúa la calidad de la canal de la codorniz japonesa previamente alimentada con Moringa oleifera y Leucaena leucocephala, así como también el nivel de agrado de los productos (chorizo, salmuera y ahumado) por parte pobladores de Santo Domingo Kesté, Campeche. Se encuentra que la inclusión de Moringa oleifera y Leucaena leucocephala en la dieta no afecta la composición de la ceniza, pH, proteína y humedad en la calidad de la canal. La codorniz ahumada del tratamiento de Moringa oleifera presenta el mayor nivel de agrado en relación con el sabor, olor y suavidad. El follaje de Moringa oleifera en la alimentación de codornices mejora las características organolépticas en la carne ahumada y brinda mejor sabor, olor y suavidad, lo cual la hace factible para el consumo de los pobladores.
Yoncanın Kurutulmasında Farklı Kurutma Sistemlerinin Sera Gazı Emisyonlarına Etkisi
Authors: Karpuzcu Serkan , Kaplan Mahmut , Çetin Necati
Published: July 2023

Hayvancılıkta en önemli yem kaynaklarından birisi olan yoncanın biçildikten sonra besinsel yapısının uzun süre korunması için nem içeriğinin uygun seviyelere düşürülmesi gerekmektedir. Son yıllarda artan çevre sorunları sebebiyle yonca kurutma için yapılacak işlemin çevreye dost bir yöntem olmasına özellikle dikkat edilmesi gerekmektedir. Bu çalışmanın amacı, yonca kurutmada farklı kurutma yöntemlerinin CO2 emisyonlarının etkisinin belirlenmesi ve karşılaştırılmasıdır. Çalışmada mikrodalga (100 W, 200 W, 300 W), konvektif (60 °C, 80 °C, 100 °C), hibrit (konvektif+mikrodalga: 200 W+60 °C, 200 W+80 °C) ve dondurarak kurutma yöntemleri ele alınmış ve bu yöntemlerin rüzgâr, güneş, hidroelektrik ve jeotermal santrallere göre CO2 emisyonları belirlenmiştir. Sonuçlara göre en yüksek CO2 emisyonu değeri jeotermal enerji santralinde 72.62 g kg-1 ile 300 W mikrodalga kurutmada elde edilmiştir. En düşük emisyon değeri ise rüzgâr enerji santralinde 2.14 g kg-1 ile 60 °C konvektif kurutmada belirlenmiştir. Genel olarak en yüksek emisyon sonuçları jeotermal enerji santrali için, en düşük sonuçlar ise rüzgâr enerji santrali için bulunmuştur. Çalışmada mikrodalga gücünün ve kurutma sıcaklığının CO2 emisyonunu arttırdığı ortaya konmuştur.
Qualitative Meta-synthesis of LGBTQ Family Experiences
Authors:   Korean Association for Qualitative Inquiry, Kim Jungsuk , Song Eunhwa , Kim Myoungchan
Published: July 2023

The purpose of this study was to analyze qualitative meta-analysis of studies conducted as qualitative studies on family experiences related to sexual minorities already been published. In the absence of the same-sex marriage law, it was intended to understand the family experience of LGBTQ people, including homosexual cohabitation, and the experience of parents with LGBTQ children as a whole. The subjects of the analysis are nine published in domestic journals and dissertations from 2015 to 2022, the first start of the sexual minority family experience. Data coding and categories of individual studies, mutual comparison between individual studies, analysis, result extraction, comprehensive results, and final interpretation were carried out in seven steps. Based on this, the core experiences and conceptual themes of the subjects who have the family experience of LGBTQ were reconstructed. The results of the study are as follows. First, one key experience and four conceptual themes of ‘gender identity of difference’ were derived from the experience of sexual minorities before the family knew it. Subsequently, two key experiences and five conceptual topics were derived from the responses and experiences of family members, “rejection and avoidance” and “acceptance.” Finally, the sexual minority party experience after the family knew resulted in two themes: ‘friction and barrier’ and ‘full life’ and four conceptual themes. Based on this, the experience of sexual minorities and the reactions and experiences of family members were explained and discussed. Through qualitative meta-analysis, it is possible to grasp the specific appearance of sexual minorities’ family experiences and present implications by reflecting in-depth on the research conducted by qualitative research. Finally, the significance of the study was presented and suggested for follow-up research.
Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study on the Lived Aging Experience in the Late Middle Age in Korea -Focused on the Context of Life Course-
Authors:   Korean Association for Qualitative Inquiry, Kim Sinyoung , Ha Youngyoon
Published: July 2023

This study was conducted to understand the aging process that late middle-aged Koreans experience. The essential meaning of aging was explored by observing life experiences related to aging in the context of their generation and studying the structure of these experiences. Eight women and eight men living in Korea in their late middle age (55-64 years old) were selected to participate in data collection and analysis according to van Manen’s hermeneutic phenomenological study process. As a result, 60 core meanings and 42 themes were observed, including 16 essential themes: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , . The semantic structure of the previous 16 essential themes was understood by dividing them into van Manen’s four lifeworld existentials: lived body, lived space, lived time, and lived human relations. This study attempted to comprehend the universal and personal aging process through the historical and societal context that late middle-aged Koreans share. Exploring the experience and meaning of aging in late middle age from a more systematic and contextual perspective is expected to be an essential resource for understanding the perception and attitude of late middle age. As the importance of elderly life is increasing due to an aging society, such understanding of aging has practical significance in the development of psychological support programs and social policies that aid the preparation of healthy aging for the new and growing elderly population.
A Qualitative Meta-Analysis of Complicated Grief among Children of Suicide Survivors
Authors:   Korean Association for Qualitative Inquiry, Kim Kyunghee , Lee Keunmoo , Lyu Jiyoung
Published: July 2023

This study is a qualitative meta-analysis of Korean qualitative research articles on the content, healing, and overcoming of complicated grief among children of suicide survivors who lost their parents to suicide. Researchers analyzed 11 qualitative papers published in Korea and summarized them into descriptive, comprehensive, and core themes. The core themes were ‘pain in the fog’, ‘role of the beam in a fragile rafter’, ‘double whammy of guilt and blame’, ‘chain of loss’, ‘psycho-emotional burnout’, ‘pain of social isolation and seclusion’, ‘persistent grief’, ‘suicide lure’, ‘standing alone’, ‘gift of reconciliation with a deceased parent’, ‘expression of resilience through self-encouragement’, ‘being honest with oneself’, ‘rebuilding a collapsed self-world’, and ‘growing as a spiritual being’. Researchers categorized this into the content of complicated grief, the healing of complicated grief, and the outcome of healing from complicated grief. Based on study results, the development and implementation of case management models for families and children of suicide survivors, and programs for reconciliation with suicidal parents were suggested.
Model Kajian dan Kemasan Sandiwara Cirebon dalam Upaya Revitalisasi Seni Pertunjukan dan Pemberdayaan Ekonomi Rakyat
Authors: Jaeni
Published: July 2023

Tujuan dari kajian ini adalah untuk mengupayakan revitalisasi peran dari seni pertunjukkan ditengah- tengah masyarakat dan memberdayakan para pelaku seni pertunjukkan drama Cirebon. Dalam penelitian ini diharapkan adanya model, dan juga dari kedua kajian tersebut dalam kemasan kontemporer yang dapat memberdayakan seni pertunjukkan local sekarang ini. Metode yang dipergunakan dalam penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan fenomenologis dan paradigm qualitative. Untuk mendapatkan model kajian dan kemasan teater tersebut, focus pencarian data di arahkan pada materi pertunjukkan, unsur-unsur pada pertunjukkan, dan struktur pada pertunjukkan dan nilai-nilai pertunjukkan masih menjadi hal yang dimengerti oleh masyarakat kekinian. Setelah melewati serangkaian kajian-kajian tersebut, maka akan dilakukan kemasan teater, terutama terhadap durasi, tambahan dan pengurangan pada bahan pertunjukkan, aktualisasi pada unsure-unsur pertunjukkan tidak ada perubahan baik di dalam struktur maupun nilai- nilai yang ada dan masih disubyekkan pada masyarakat. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah bentuk kajian dan kemasan pendramaan Cirebon. Bentuk dari kajian serta kemasan pendramaan Cirebon diterima untuk dapat menginspirasikan seni pertunjukkan rakyat di Indonesia, bagi komunitas seni pertunjukkan dapat menghidupkan dan mendukung para pendukungnya.
Fungsi dan Makna Patung Kayu Inovatif Karya I Ketut Muja di Desa Singapadu, Gianyar
Authors: I Ketut Mustika
Published: July 2023

Estetisasi adalah merupakan proses perubahan dalam patung kayu inovatif karya I Ketut Muja di Banjar Mukti Desa Singapadu, Gianyar. Pada awalnya, dia adalah pematung dengan gaya tradisi. Dengan bakat dan kemampuan membentuk yang dimiliki, Muja akhirnya mampu membuat patung modern, namun mendapat respons kurang baik dari masyarakat lingkungannya. Dia yang hanya berpendidikan Sekolah Rakyat mengembangkan bakatnya membuat patung inovatif dengan bongkah kayu, dengan tema yang di ambil dari epos Ramayana, kehidupan sehari-hari, dan mitologi diwujudkan dalam bentuk patung yang naturalis-dekoratif dan ekspresif. Proses kreativitas dalam perwujudan patung kayu inovatif karya Muja meliputi pencarian bahan, penemuan inspirasi, proses penggarapan, distribusi, dan konsumsi. Inovatif dalam proses kreativitas memadukan gaya tradisi dengan gaya modern yang dilakukan Muja menghasilkan varian bentuk patung inovatif, adalah usaha pencarian estetika baru dan merupakan proses penyegaran. Makna dan dampak patung kayu inovatif karya Muja adalah makna estetika dan pelestarian nilai-nilai budaya. Rutinitas dan semangat kerja dalam proses yang panjang dilakukannya nampaknya tidak sia-sia, berdampak pada kreativitas terus berkembang, apresiasi makin meningkat, dan hasilnya dapat meningkatkan taraf hidup.
Rumah Tinggal Tradisional Bali dari Aspek Budaya dan Antropometri
Authors: I Wayan Parwata
Published: July 2023

Dalam Arsitektur Tradisional Bali, bentuk, ruang dan ukuran ditimbulkan oleh fungsi. Adanya berbagai aktivitas menimbulkan berbagai wadah untuk menampung aktivitas tersebut. Semakin berubahnya aktivitas, maka semakin berubahnya wadah yang dibutuhkan. Saat ini, Fungsi dan bentuk bangunan Rumah Tinggal tradisional Bali sudah mengalami pergeseran tata letak dan tata nilai tradisi, hal ini diakibatkan oleh semakin terbatasnya lahan, tingginya harga lahan dan perkembangan ekonomi di Bali. Pergeseran ini tidak hanya terjadi di daerah perkotaan saja, tetapi sudah merambah ke wilayah perdesaan. Terbatasnya lahan dan ruang tidak membuat terbatasnya keinginan manusia untuk membuat bangunan rumah tinggal tradisional Bali walau dengan menggunakan ukuran yang paling kecil (nista). Semua ukuran ini sangat tergantung dari ukuran antropometri orang Bali. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mendapatkan data-data antropometri orang Bali sesuai dengan kelompok-kelompok fungsi sikut (ukuran) dalam Arsitektur Tradisional Bali, antara lain: sikut (ukuran) karang atau ukuran areal perumahan, sikut (ukuran) natah yaitu ukuran jarak antar bangunan, satuan dasar sikut (ukuran) gegulak yaitu satuan ukuran yang digunakan untuk luas bangunan. Dengan adanya pengukuran antropometri ini dapat digunakan sebagai pengembangan dan inovasi serta dasar menentukan ukuran bangunan berdasarkan kaidah-kaidah arsitektur tradisional Bali, baik dengan ukuran paling kecil, menengah maupun yang paling besar, sehingga masyarakat nantinya bisa memilih atau memesan ukuran sesuai dengan kemampuan dan kebutuhan mereka.
Komodifikasi Seni Lukis Wayang Kamasan Sebagai Produk Industri Kreatif Penunjang Pariwisata
Authors: Mudana I Wayan , Ribek Pande Ketut
Published: July 2023

Komodifikasi merupakan proses yang tidak hanya berhubungan dengan bagaimana produksi menjadi produk massa, tetapi juga berhubungan bagaimana produk tersebut dapat didistribusikan ke pasar untuk memenuhi kebutuhan konsumen. Seni lukis wayang Kamasan merupakan fenomena komodifikasi dan industri kreatif yang menarik untuk dikaji secara kritis dengan pendekatan culture studies untuk mengetahui keinginan pariwisata. Sebagai alat analisis digunakan teori teori komodifikasi. Metode yang digunakan mengkaji penelitan komodifikasi adalah metode kritis yang bersifat emansipatoris, melibatkan pelukis,dan pelaku bisnis (industri pariwisata). Hasil penelitian ini; (1) produksi seni lukis wayang Kamasan sudah terjadi pengkaburan makna dari makna simbolik menjadi makna ekonomi, keos (brecolage), dan menjadi produksi massa, (2) distribusi seni lukis wayang Kamasan di pasar sangat dinamis, selain untuk memenuhi kebutuhan pasar lokal tetapi juga pasar global berupa produk kreatif. (3) konsumsi seni lukis wayang Kamasan tidak hanya oleh masyarakat lokal sebagai persembahan, tetapi juga oleh pariwisata sebagai souvenir
A Review of Achieving Frequency Reconfiguration for Antennas in Wireless Communications
Authors: Thao Hoang Thi Phuong
Published: July 2023

Reconfigurable antennas are a type of smart antenna that is able to change whose properties, including resonant frequency, polarization, radiation pattern, and a combination of these properties. Reconfigurable antennas can switch between their configuration states to operate at different frequency bands for multiple standards, change their radiation patterns for direction finding, or change their polarization for polarization diversity. Therefore, they are a solution for modern wireless communications to meet the requirements of the system’s multi-functionality. This paper presents different reconfigurable antennas with various techniques to obtain antenna reconfiguration. The reconfigurable antenna can be achieved using electrical components (PIN diodes, RFMEMSs, varactors, FETs), optical diodes, smart materials (liquid crystal or ferrites), or physical alteration of antenna structures. The comparison and summarization of different reconfiguration techniques are described in the paper. The publications on reconfigurable antennas are mentioned and illustrated with discussions.
Deleuze's "Postscript on the societies of control" (Supplement III:3)
Authors: Akmut Camille
Published: July 2023

Hacker food and GameCenter CX cont. (Supplement to the History of computer science and technology)
If You’re Looking for Love, Just Let It Go: Understanding Disengagement from Relationship Pursuit
Authors: Valshtein Timothy Jacob , Gollwitzer Peter M , Oettingen Gabriele
Published: July 2023

Steadfast persistence is purportedly essential for successfully pursuing a romantic relationship. However, continuing to pursue in the face of rejection may not ultimately lead to relationship formation. We sought to investigate decisions to disengage from relationship pursuit in the presence of increasingly apparent rejection. Across four studies, we captured variability in relationship pursuit disengagement decisions by developing a ten-stage vignette paradigm. Evidencing its validity, we found that expectancy-value theory and investment model variables explained variability in pursuers’ decisions to disengage. At each stage, participants estimated romantic attraction and expectations of forming a relationship and across all studies, increases in both were associated with a lower likelihood of disengaging. Experimentally decreasing the salience of romantic alternatives (Study 2), increasing perceived investment, and forecasting greater satisfaction (Study 3) decreased likelihood of disengaging. This work provides a new framework and task paradigm for studying processes relevant to romantic relationship pursuit, formation, and rejection.
Reading and Psychosocial Development in Finnish Children: Poor Reading Is Associated With Later Anxiety
Authors: Robidoux Serje , Eklund Kenneth , McArthur Genevieve , Francis Deanna A. , Torppa Minna , Aro Tuija
Published: July 2023

Poor reading has been linked to negative outcomes on a wide range of psychosocial dimensions in children. However, little is known about the time course of these associations. In this study we analyse data from the Finnish Jyväskylä Longitudinal Study of Dyslexia (N=199; 106 boys) which included measures of adaptability, aggression, anxiety, attention, atypicality, depression, hyperactivity, social skills, somatization and withdrawal at ages 4, 5, 6 (pre-school), 8, and 9. Reading fluency was assessed in Grade 1 (age 7 or 8). In a series of stepwise regression models, we assessed whether pre-school psychosocial measures were associated with reading fluency, and whether reading fluency was associated with later psychosocial development, after controlling for family-risk of dyslexia and the children’s non-verbal IQ. We also examined whether associations between reading and psychosocial development differed between boys and girls. Consistent with previous longitudinal studies, we found that of the pre-school measures, only symptoms of attention difficulties were associated with poorer reading outcomes in Grade 1. Associations between reading fluency and pre-school measures of atypicality and somatization (not significant as main effects) interacted with gender, but are difficult to interpret. Also consistent with other studies, we found that poor reading fluency in Grade 1 was associated with increased symptoms of anxiety in children at ages 8 and 9. Gender did not moderate any associations between reading fluency and later measures of psychosocial development.
Rhetorical Strategies for Teaching Essay Writing: A Case Study Involving Saudi ESL Students
Authors: Bakri Haytham
Published: July 2023

The use of rhetorical strategy in teaching writing has been a topic of discussion in ESL training programs since most teaching methodologies do not give the mother tongue a substantial role. This article presents findings from research on the rhetorical techniques pre-service teachers employ in writing both before and after receiving process-based writing instruction. The study focused on determining the writing techniques student teachers employ to complete an argumentative essay, and finding out how much pre-service teachers’ usage of writing methods is improved by using a rhetorical process approach to writing. The significance of the present study lies in the fact that it examines the writing abilities of Saudi students with different levels of language abilities and evaluates how rhetorical strategies help them in writing English easefully and with little or no flaws. The fundamental question to be probed through this study is to what extent rhetorical strategies can help teach successful writing to Saudi ESL learners. The data was obtained via the performance of an essay task utilizing two think-aloud protocols and based on a sample of 98 student teachers from Saudi Arabia. The findings of this study show rhetorical strategies such as generating ideas and rewriting are very essential in writing final essays by students. It is clear from the results that after students have mastered the choosing ideas process, they may include concepts that are relevant to the text. Professors should spend time, particularly teaching this kind of approach to help students become competent method users and writers generally, regardless of their audience. In concluding writing an article, it seemed like the strategy of translating from the native tongue to a foreign language was being utilized.
The Role of Universal Grammar in Second Language: English Adjective Phrase by Saudi Learners
Authors: Alanazi Shatha E. , Alsager Haroon Nasser
Published: July 2023

English is the primary second language learned in Saudi Arabia. Many Saudi students are learning English as a second language for several reasons. Still, almost all English second language learners in Saudi Arabia are willing to learn English proficiently as English natives. Chomsky’s Universal Grammar is one of the primary theories that has discussed the idea of learning a second language. The primary purpose of this study is to develop an understanding of the role of Universal Grammar in second language acquisition by investigating how Saudi Learners of English use the English Adjective Phrase Structure. This research adopts the Full Transfer/Full Access Model as its model. This study used an online questionnaire method design and both quantitative and qualitative approaches to analyze data. This study assigned 118 participants from undergraduate students in Level Two and Level Five at English Language and Literature Department at Prince Sattam bin Abdul-Aziz University. The primary findings of this study indicate that native-like proficiency can be reached due to the fact there is full access to Universal Grammar when learning a second language. This study also found that Arabic as a first language plays a significant role in the beginning stages of learning English as a second language. Furthermore, the findings reveal that the effect of the first language on the second language can be overcome with more input the learner gets.
Enhancing EFL Students’ Performance and Genre Awareness in Academic Writing through Genre-based Instruction
Authors: Thaksanan Piriya , Chaturongakul Panna
Published: July 2023

For EFL students, academic writing can be challenging, especially in Thailand, where English is taught in formal classroom settings. To become proficient in academic writing, students need to master genre knowledge and develop an understanding of genre variations. This study attempted to figure out how genre-based instruction affected the academic writing performance of EFL students. The main research questions are to what extent students improve their writing performance and their awareness of genre after studying academic writing through genre-based instruction. The study involved fifty-six undergraduate students in Thailand. There were four research instruments, i.e., pretest and posttest, student writing, student reflection, and semi-structured interviews. Students’ writing scores were analyzed using descriptive statistics. An independent-sample t-test was used to analyze the means of the two groups receiving different instruction types. Student reflection and interviews were used to explore the target students’ genre awareness and students’ attitudes toward the instruction. The results of this study showed that the students in the control and experimental group had equal writing abilities, as seen in the pretest. However, the experimental group of students significantly outperformed the students in the control group in all types of academic writing. The findings also revealed that the target students improved their genre awareness in four ways, i.e., audience awareness, purpose awareness, appropriate content, and textual features. In addition, they held positive attitudes toward genre-based instruction. This study provides a guideline for teachers and practitioners to incorporate genre-based instruction into teaching writing to improve students’ writing proficiency.
Strategy Use, Cultural Intelligence, and English Language Proficiency of Undergraduate Saudi Students
Authors: Abumelha May
Published: July 2023

The study attempted to explore Saudi English learners’ second language proficiency and how it is possibly related to language learning strategies and cultural intelligence. Research questions addressed the variables of language proficiency, cultural intelligence, strategy use, gender, and educational school background. It is hoped that more insights into the interplay between these factors and successful language learning will benefit language learners, teachers, and policymakers. The study collected data from 180 Saudifirst-year undergraduates majoring in English. The data was analyzed using inferential statistics to investigate the relationship among the study variables. The results revealed that the study participants scored a medium level in both language learning strategies and cultural intelligence. Metacognitive and cognitive strategies were the most frequently used, and affective strategies were the least frequently used. No significant differences were found in strategy use when related to English language proficiency, gender, or school background. However, a significant effect was observed between language level and cultural intelligence, specifically on metacognitive, and behavioral subsections. Another positive correlation was reported between strategy use and cultural intelligence, especially with the metacognitive subsections. Pedagogical implications are presented as the study argues for the benefits of direct instruction on cultural awareness and strategy use in language classrooms.
Peer Observation of Teaching in EFL Classrooms in Saudi Universities: Challenges and Applications
Authors: Alghamdi Najla , Al-Nofaie Haifa , Alkhammash Reem
Published: July 2023

This paper aims to analyze the kinds of peer observation of teaching in Saudi English language institutes. The data revealed that three models of peer observation of teaching are used: evaluative, developmental and collaborative. It was apparent that the evaluative model is the dominant one. The analysis of the results showed that there is a negative attitude toward Peer Observation of Teaching (POT) among teachers. They do not welcome the idea of being monitored and judged. The authors realized that institutes could enhance the benefits of POT by providing teachers with clear guidelines and engaging them in the construction of institutional policies that welcome other POT models
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in Nepal: A Literature Review
Authors: Koirala Narayan , Thapa Asim
Published: July 2023

Corporate sustainability is key for the success of corporate organizations including commercial banks. Investment in the social responsibility of the bank improves the reputation and ownership of the public towards the bank. This study has determined the relationship of corporate social responsibility (CSR) on the performance of commercial banks in Nepal. To bridge the gap, this study intends to clarify the basic tenets of CSR focusing on banking institutions as a center. Descriptive and archrival design is used in the article process to analyze the archive. Secondary data is used in the research. This research was based on corporate governance and its implications within commercial institutions of Nepal. This research examined previous literature.
A Review of Finite Element Modeling for Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion
Authors: Lin Maohua , Paul Rudy , Dhar Utpal Kanti , Doulgeris James , O’Connor Timothy E. , Tsai Chi-Tay , Vrionis Frank D.
Published: July 2023

The cervical spine poses many complex challenges that require complex solutions. Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) has been one such technique often employed to address such issues. In order to address the problems with ACDF and assess the modifications that have been made to the technique over time, finite element analyses (FEA) have proven to be an effective tool. The variations of cervical spine FEA models that have been produced over the past couple of decades, particularly more recent representations of more complex geometries, have not yet been identified and characterized in any literature. Our objective was to present material property models and cervical spine models for various simulation purposes. The outlining and refinement of the FEA process will yield more reliable outcomes and provide a stable basis for the modeling protocols of the cervical spine.
Single-Level Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement Compared with Cage Screw Implants: 2-Year Clinical and Radiological Outcomes Especially Adjacent Level Ossification
Authors: Evan Teo Yu Ze , Yen Joshua Wong Rui , Seow Dexter , Jiali Corin Chen , Kumar Laranya , Baskar Sangeetha , Liang Shen , Kumar Naresh
Published: July 2023

Study Design: Retrospective single-center, single-surgeon cohort study.Purpose: Our goal was to compare the 2-year clinical and radiological results of artificial disc replacement (ADR) and cage screw (CS) implants in patients with cervical degenerative disc disease (DDD).Overview of Literature: Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion with CS implants are an acceptable alternative to traditional cageplate construct due to perceived decreased complications of dysphagia. However, patients may experience adjacent segment disease because of increased motion and intradiscal pressure. ADR is an alternative to restore the physiological kinematics of the operated disc. Few studies directly compare ADR and CS construct for their efficacy.Methods: Patients who received single-level ADR or CS between January 2008 and December 2018 were included. Data collected was preoperatively, intraoperatively, and postoperatively (6, 12, 24 months). Demographic information, surgical information, complications, follow-up surgery, and outcome ratings (Japanese Orthopaedic Association [JOA], Neck Disability Index [NDI], Visual Analog Scale [VAS] neck and arm, 36-item Short Form Health Survey [SF-36], EuroQoL-5 Dimension [EQ-5D]) were gathered. The radiological assessment included motion segment height, adjacent disc height, lordosis, cervical lordosis, T1 slope, the sagittal vertical axis C2–7, and adjacent level ossification development (ALOD).Results: Fifty-eight patients were included (ADR: 37 and CS: 21). At 6 months, both groups’ JOA, VAS, NDI, SF-36, and EQ-5D scores significantly improved, and the positive trends persisted at 2 years. Noted no significant difference in the enhancement of clinical scores except for the VAS arm (ADR: 5.95 vs. CS: 3.43, p =0.001). Radiological parameters were comparable except for the progression of ALOD of the subjacent disc (ADR: 29.7% vs. CS: 66.9%, p =0.02). No significant difference in adverse events or severe complications seen.Conclusions: ADR and CS obtain good clinical results for symptomatic single-level cervical DDD. ADR demonstrated a significant advantage over CS in the improvement of VAS arm and reduced progression of ALOD of the adjacent lower disc. No statistically significant difference of dysphonia or dysphagia between the two groups were seen, attributed to their comparable zero profile.
Preoperative Low Back Pain Affects Postoperative Patient Satisfaction Following Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion Surgery
Authors: Hiranaka Yoshiaki , Miyazaki Shingo , Inoue Shinichi , Ryu Masao , Yurube Takashi , Kakutani Kenichiro , Tadokoro Ko
Published: July 2023

Study Design: A single-center retrospective study.Purpose: To research the predictive factors associated with postoperative patient satisfaction 1 year after minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (MIS-TLIF), a minimally invasive procedure for lumbar degenerative disease.Overview of Literature: There have been reports of numerous variables influencing patient satisfaction with lumbar surgery; however, there have been few investigations on MIS are limited.Methods: This study included 229 patients (107 men and 122 women; mean age, 68.9 years) who received one or two levels of MISTLIF, and the patient’s age, gender, disease, paralysis, preoperative physical functions, duration of symptom(s), and surgery-associated factors (waiting for surgery, number of surgical levels, surgical time, and intraoperative blood loss) were studied. Radiographic characteristics and clinical outcomes such as Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) scores and Visual Analog Scale (VAS; 0–100) ODI scores for low back pain, leg pain, and numbness were studied. One year following surgery, patient satisfaction (defined as satisfaction for surgery and for present condition; 0–100) was assessed using VAS and its relationships with investigation factors were examined.Results: The mean VAS scores of satisfaction for surgery and for present condition were 88.6 and 84.2, respectively. The results of multiple regression analysis showed that preoperative adverse factors of satisfaction for surgery were being elderly (β =-0.17, p =0.023), high preoperative low back pain VAS scores (β =-0.15, p =0.020), and postoperative adverse factors were high postoperative ODI scores (β  =-0.43, p <0.001). In addition, the preoperative adverse factor of satisfaction for present condition was high preoperative low back pain VAS scores (β  =-0.21, p =0.002), and postoperative adverse factors were high postoperative ODI scores (β  =-0.45, p <0.001) and high postoperative low back pain VAS scores (β =-0.26, p =0.001).Conclusions: According to this study, significant preoperative low back pain and high postoperative ODI score after surgery are linked to patient unhappiness.
Assessing the Performance of Prognostic Scores in Patients with Spinal Metastases from Lung Cancer Undergoing Non-surgical Treatment
Authors: Truong Van Tri , Al-Shakfa Fidaa , Roberge David , Masucci Giuseppina Laura , Tran Thi Phuoc Yen , Dib Rama , Yuh Sung-Joo , Wang Zhi
Published: July 2023

Study Design: Retrospective study.Purpose: The purpose of this study was to see how well the Tomita score, revised Tokuhashi score, modified Bauer score, Van der Linden score, classic Skeletal Oncology Research Group (SORG) algorithm, SORG nomogram, and New England Spinal Metastasis Score (NESMS) predicted 3-month, 6-month, and 1-year survival of non-surgical lung cancer spinal metastases.Overview of Literature: There has been no study assessing the performance of prognostic scores for non-surgical lung cancer spinal metastases.Methods: Data analysis was carried out to identify the variables that had a significant impact on survival. For all patients with spinal metastasis from lung cancer who received non-surgical treatment, the Tomita score, revised Tokuhashi score, modified Bauer score, Van der Linden score, classic SORG algorithm, SORG nomogram, and NESMS were calculated. The performance of the scoring systems was assessed by using receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves at 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months. The predictive accuracy of the scoring systems was quantified using the area under the ROC curve (AUC).Results: A total of 127 patients are included in the present study. The median survival of the population study was 5.3 months (95% confidence interval [CI], 3.7–9.6 months). Low hemoglobin was associated with shorter survival (hazard ratio [HR], 1.49; 95% CI, 1.00–2.23; p =0.049), while targeted therapy after spinal metastasis was associated with longer survival (HR, 0.34; 95% CI, 0.21–0.51; p <0.001). In the multivariate analysis, targeted therapy was independently associated with longer survival (HR, 0.3; 95% CI, 0.17–0.5; p <0.001). The AUC of the time-dependent ROC curves for the above prognostic scores revealed all of them performed poorly (AUC <0.7).Conclusions: The seven scoring systems investigated are ineffective at predicting survival in patients with spinal metastasis from lung cancer who are treated non-surgically.
Differences in Risk Factors for Decreased Cervical Lordosis after Multiple-Segment Laminoplasty for Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy and Ossification of the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament: A Pilot Study
Authors: Inoue Takaki , Maki Satoshi , Furuya Takeo , Okimatsu Sho , Yunde Atsushi , Miura Masataka , Shiratani Yuki , Nagashima Yuki , Maruyama Juntaro , Shiga Yasuhiro , Inage Kazuhide , Orita Sumihisa , Eguchi Yawara , Ohtori Seiji
Published: July 2023

Study Design: Retrospective study.Purpose: To compare the radiographic risk factors for decreased cervical lordosis (CL) after laminoplasty, focusing on the difference between cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) and cervical ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (C-OPLL).Overview of Literature: A few reports compared the risk factors for decreased CL between CSM and C-OPLL although these two pathologies have their characteristics.Methods: This study included 50 patients with CSM and 39 with C-OPLL who underwent multi-segment laminoplasty. Decreased CL was defined as the difference between preoperative and 2-year postoperative neutral C2–7 Cobb angles. Radiographic parameters included preoperative neutral C2–7 Cobb angles, C2–7 sagittal vertical axis (SVA), T1 slope (T1S), dynamic extension reserve (DER), and range of motion. The radiographic risk factors were investigated for decreased CL in CSM and C-OPLL. Additionally, the Japanese Orthopedic Association (JOA) score was assessed preoperatively and 2 years postoperatively.Results: C2–7 SVA (p =0.018) and DER (p =0.002) were significantly correlated with decreased CL in CSM, while C2–7 Cobb angle (p =0.012) and C2–7 SVA (p =0.028) were correlated with decreased CL in C-OPLL. Multiple linear regression analysis revealed that greater C2–7 SVA (B =0.22, p =0.026) and small DER (B =−0.53, p =0.002) were significantly associated with decreased CL in CSM. By contrast, greater C2–7 SVA (B =0.36, p =0.031) was significantly associated with decreased CL in C-OPLL. The JOA score significantly improved in both CSM and C-OPLL (p <0.001).Conclusions: C2–7 SVA was associated with a postoperative decreased CL in both CSM and C-OPLL, but DER was only associated with decreased CL in CSM. Risk factors for decreased CL slightly differed depending on the etiology of the condition.
Reconstruction of Islamic Religious Education to Encountering Terrorism and Islamic Radicalism
Authors: Asroni Ahmad
Published: July 2023

The aim of this research is to explain the importance of reconstructing Islamic Religious Education (hereafter IRE) by creating tolerant and inclusive teachers. Besides that, this research also describes some steps which can be done by teachers in fighting terrorism and radicalism. This is literature research. The data was collected through the documentation method. These research findings revealed that the reconstruction of IRE is important and urgent to do. Recently, IRE is not effective enough to produce a tolerant and inclusive person. It can be seen that many terrorism perpetrators and Islamic radicalism are from both senior high school and university students. Besides that, the failure can be also observed from the result of the institution’s survey showing the low level of tolerance among students. Reconstruction of IRE covers some aspects such as curriculum, teacher, material, method, media, and evaluation. Without ignoring other aspects, IRE teachers have an important role in fighting terrorism and radicalism. It is to those who have tolerant and inclusive character. To yield a tolerant and inclusive person, it needs contribution from some parties such as higher education institutions, government, and society. There are some steps that can be taken by IRE teachers in fighting terrorism and radicalism, namely: (1) IRE teachers must be able to create a multicultural atmosphere; (2) IRE teachers must become good figures for their student’s concerning tolerance. The significant role of IRE teachers is expected to eradicate terrorism and radicalism at the educational institution level. If IRE teachers are not inclusive, IRE will be a good place to rise terrorism and Islamic radicalism.
Development of digital competencies for teachers of the virtual modality in Higher Education
Authors: Zumba Novay Ember Geovanny , Méndez-Ortega Maritza G.
Published: July 2023

The introduction of digital tools and resources arises as a response to technological advances, but to develop an adequate technological education it is not enough to introduce digital resources, but also to educate and develop the digital competencies of teachers and students. Currently, digital competencies are considered enablers of the knowledge society and both students and teachers should consider their participation in virtual environments as a development opportunity. The present study analyzed the digital competencies of 50 teachers of the Polytechnic School of Chimborazo (ESPOCH) in their pedagogical praxis. The survey technique was applied with a non-probabilistic purposive sampling method using the questionnaire as an instrument. The main results showed that there is an inverse relationship between the age of teachers and the use of ICT. However, teachers are able to create their own digital content and educational resources especially those with a working experience between 1 to 5 years and between 6 to 10 years. This study concludes and recommends continuous training of teachers in the use of ICT to improve their teaching-learning process.
Characterization of the residential solid waste of the inhabitants of the Anegado Parish of the Jipijapa Canton
Authors: Chinga Cevallos Xavier Enrique , Cabrera Verdesoto Rodrigo Paul
Published: July 2023

This study allowed us to analyze, through a quantitative and qualitative perspective with a systemic approach taking as a reference the methodology of the Pan American Center for Environmental Health C.E.P.I.S. evaluating, through the application of a survey whose study population was 1.536 inhabitants in 246 houses, structured according to the approach of the Manual of statistical procedures for the studies of solid waste characterization CEPIS (HDT 97), allowing us to determine a waste production of 0.26Kg/per/day with a non-compacted waste density of 119.21 Kg/m3, such as food waste 34.49%, plastics 14.91%, special waste 11.44%, cardboard 9.77%, paper 7.47%, metallic 3.63%, wood waste 2.88%, cardboard 9.77%, paper 7.47%, metal 3.63%, wood waste 2.88% and wood waste 2.88%, The survey showed that 80% of the population is aware of the importance of good waste management and thus contribute to the environment by generating management strategies based on good waste management habits from generation to final disposal.
DAMPAK PEMERIKSAAN SETEMPAT TERHADAP PUTUSAN BEBAS DALAM KASUS DUGAAN TINDAK PIDANA CABUL DIPANDANG DARI ASPEK KEPASTIAN HUKUM DAN KEADILAN
Authors: Awilda Awilda , Ismansyah Ismansyah , Zurnetti Aria , Muchtar Henni
Published: July 2023

Penelitian ini berangkat dari adanya kekosongan hukum mengenai pelaksanaan Pemeriksaan Setempat dalam Kitab Undang-Undang Hukum Acara Pidana (KUHAP), yang menimbulkan ketimpangan, mengingat hasil Pemeriksaan Setempat tak jarang dijadikan salah satu dasar pertimbangan hakim dalam menjatuhkan putusan bebas, termasuk perkara pencabulan. Tesis ini bermaksud untuk mencari tahu bagaimana konsep keadilan dan kepastian hukum diterapkan dalam analisis hakim atas mengenai temuan dan dampak pemeriksaan setempat saat memutus bebas suatu tindak pidana pencabulan. Dengan menggunakan metode yuridis-normatif dan memanfaatkan data sekunder yang diuraikan dengan pendekatan deskriptif-analitis, penelitian ini menemukan bahwa Pemeriksaan Setempat dalam hukum acara pidana pada saat ini dapat dinilai sebagai suatu bentuk sebuah terobosan hukum untuk memperoleh keyakinan hakim, bahkan dapat mengenyampingkan semua alat bukti yang telah dihadirkan oleh Penuntut Umum dalam persidangan. Kendati demikian, pelaksanaan pemeriksaan setempat yang belum berdasarkan pada ketentuan normatif dikhawatirkan akan berdampak negatif pada jalannya penanganan perkara pidana karena seolah bertentangan dengan tuntutan perwujudan kepastian hukum dan keadilan.