bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Use and acceptability of particle verbs with unique meanings in Sri Lankan English
Authors: Keshala H. C.
Published: October 2023

This article presents the findings regarding the use and acceptability of a selection of particle verbs that have unique meanings in Sri Lankan English (SLE). The article is based on an earlier study conducted by me that aimed at exploring the extent to which certain grammatical and lexico-grammatical features of SLE occur in semi-formal writing, and the level of acceptability associated with them among first language English speakers in Sri Lanka by means of an acceptability study (AJT) based on corpus data. The original study included an analysis of 37 lexicogrammatical features of SLE, but the present article focuses on only seven particle verbs that have interesting localised meanings in Sri Lanka. The corpus data for the study were drawn from the Sri Lankan component of the corpus of South Asian Varieties of English (SAVE) and the Sri Lankan English Newspaper Corpus – 2015. The acceptability study is based on a sample of 80 first language speakers of English in Sri Lanka who responded to an AJT containing sample sentences drawn from the two corpora which included the target particle verbs. The findings revealed that a significant number of these particle verbs with unique meanings do appear in naturally occurring SLE writing, but there is a general lack of a strong consensus regarding the acceptability of a majority of them. On the other hand, the particle verb come down with its unique meaning has a comparatively higher level of acceptance although it appears minimally in the corpora.
Medical science and inter-disciplinary research
Authors: Constantine Godwin
Published: October 2023

No abstract available
Fault in Our Genes: A Case of Pulmonary Thromboembolism in Young
Authors: Grover Tushar , Chawla Kunal , Dessai Rishikesh M. , Gulati Shipra
Published: October 2023

Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) enzyme is one of the key enzymes involved in the metabolism of folate. Mutations in this enzyme can lead to a procoagulant state. We present a case of a 20-year-old male with no known comorbidities, who presented with fever and hemoptysis and was diagnosed as a case of pulmonary embolism. He was found to have a homozygous mutation in the MTHFR gene that was responsible for his disease state. He was started on unfractionated heparin infusion and underwent catheter-directed thrombolysis. He showed marked improvement in his condition and was discharged on oral anticoagulants with an advice to follow-up.
Characterizations of circle homeomorphisms of different regularities in the universal Teichmüller space
Authors: Hu Jun
Published: October 2023

In this survey, we first give a summary of characterizations of circle homeomorphisms of different regularities (quasisymmetric, symmetric, or

C^{1+\alpha}

) in terms of Beurling–Ahlfors extension, Douady–Earle extension, and Thurston's earthquake representation of an orientation-preserving circle homeomorphism. Then we provide a brief account of characterizations of the elements of the tangent spaces of these sub-Teichmüller spaces at the base point in the universal Teichmüuller space.

We also investigate the regularity of the Beurling–Ahlfors extension

BA(h)

of a

C^{1+\mathrm{Zygmund}}

orientation-preserving diffeomorphism

h

of the real line, and show that the Beltrami coefficient

\mu (BA(h))(x+iy)

vanishes as

O(y)

uniformly on

x

near the boundary of the upper half plane if and only if

h

is

C^{1+\mathrm{Lipschitz}}

. Finally, we show this criterion is indeed true when

h

is started with any homeomorphism of the real line that is a lifting map of an orientation-preserving circle homeomorphism.
Chain duality for categories over complexes
Authors: Davis James F. , Rovi Carmen
Published: October 2023

We show that the additive category of chain complexes parametrized by a finite simplicial complex

K

forms a category with chain duality. This fact, never fully proven in the original reference (Ranicki, 1992), is fundamental for Ranicki's algebraic formulation of the surgery exact sequence of Sullivan and Wall, and his interpretation of the surgery obstruction map as the passage from local Poincaré duality to global Poincaré duality.

Our paper also gives a new, conceptual, and geometric treatment of chain duality on

K

-based chain complexes.
Liver disease epidemiology and burden in patients with alterations in plasma protein metabolism: German retrospective insurance claims analysis
Authors: Picker Nils , Hagiwara May , Baumann Severin , Marins Ed G , Wilke Thomas , Ren Kaili , Maywald Ulf , Karki Chitra , Strnad Pavel
Published: October 2023

Patients with liver cirrhosis are advised to limit their sodium consumption to control excessive fluid accumulation. Salt is the most common form in which sodium is consumed daily. Consequently, various recommendations urge patients to limit salt intake. However, there is a lack of consistency regarding salt restriction across the guidelines. Moreover, there is conflicting evidence regarding the efficacy of salt restriction in the treatment of ascites. Numerous studies have shown that there is no difference in ascites control between patients with restriction of salt intake and those without restriction. Moreover, patients with cirrhosis may have several negative effects from consuming too little salt, although there are no recommendations on the lower limit of salt intake. Sodium is necessary to maintain the extracellular fluid volume; hence, excessive salt restriction can result in volume contraction, which could negatively impact kidney function in a cirrhotic patient. Salt restriction in cirrhotic patients can also compromise nutrient intake, which can have a negative impact on the overall outcome. There is insufficient evidence to recommend restricted salt intake for all patients with cirrhosis, including those with severe hyponatremia. The existing guidelines on salt restriction do not consider the salt sensitivity of patients; their nutritional state, volume status and sodium storage sites; and the risk of hypochloremia. This opinion article aims to critically analyze the existing literature with regard to salt recommendations for patients with liver cirrhosis and identify potential knowledge gaps that call for further research.
Effects of Throat Shape on Combustion Improvement in a Swirl-Chamber Diesel Engine with Electronically Controlled Multi Hole Injector
Authors: Fujiwara Tsukasa , Suematsu Kosuke , Okazaki Tadao , Kobayashi Yasushi , Suehiro Kiichi
Published: October 2023

In-Direct Injection (IDI) system are mainly used in off-road diesel engines with output of less than 19 kW. These engines generally employ a mechanical injection system. Since it is difficult for these engines to flexibly control the injection timing and injection quantity, there are restrictions on improving fuel efficiency and emission performance.

Therefore, we have developed an electronically controlled fuel injection system that is optimal for small diesel engines. We adopted injectors used in relatively inexpensive direct-injection gasoline engines for automobiles, instead of injectors for common rail systems, which are often used in diesel engines. The adopted injector is a multi-hole nozzle, and its spray behavior is different from that of the pintle nozzle used in swirl-chamber diesel engines. In swirl-chamber diesel engines, not only the injector type, but also the shape of the throat connecting the swirl-chamber and main chamber influences the formation of the fuel-air mixture.

In this research, 3D Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) was used to understand fuel-air mixture formation and to optimize the shape of throat. A spray model that can express the dynamic behavior of droplets is necessary for proper spray and combustion analysis. The spray behavior from the multi-hole nozzle was measured using a constant volume chamber. The spray model was validated based on the measurement data. The optimum combustion chamber shape for fuel-air mixture formation was investigated by in-cylinder combustion analysis using the calibrated spray model. As a result, it was shown that the diffusion combustion in the main chamber can be improved by adjusting the cone angle and the area of the throat.
The Flathead Valved Boosted Uniflow Two Stroke Engine
Authors: Hausen Roberto Begnis , Martins Mario , silveira Juliano , Fagundez PhD Jean Lucca
Published: October 2023

Experimental aviation engines face numerous challenges, including the need for energy efficiency, alternative fuel sources, reduced weight and size, greater durability with reliability, emissions reduction, and integration with advanced control and monitoring systems. This study presents the performance of a two-stroke engine with a Uniflow scavenging system with a flathead valve concept, with lower specific fuel consumption than conventional two-stroke aircraft engines. The engine’s maximum speed is limited to 3000 rpm for better cylinder scavenging efficiency, which also eliminates the need for a reduction gearbox, simplifies the design, and reduces the engine’s total mass. 1D simulations were conducted to evaluate combustion and performance parameters using aviation. At the maximum speed of 3000 rpm, the engine achieved a power of approximately 23 kW with boost around 3bar, while at cruise speeds between 2400 and 2700 rpm, the maximum torque is approximately 80 Nm, with specific fuel consumption ranging from 368 to 378 g/kWh. Brake fuel efficiency is around 23%, which is significantly higher than that of conventional two-stroke engines with cross-flow scavenging, with an average efficiency of only 19%. 3D simulations (CFD) showed promising results with swirl and tumble presenting high velocities promoting high turbulence in the combustion chamber. The engine’s high-power density of approximately 90 kW/l makes it a suitable option for equipping experimental aircraft, as it is compact, efficient, and lightweight compared to commercially available options.
Change of Relative Local Velocity in Pulley Groove at Sliding between Belt and Pulleys for Metal Pushing V-Belt Type CVT
Authors: Kamiya Taku , Obunai PhD Kiyotaka , Okubo Kazuya
Published: October 2023

The objective of this study was to investigate the change of relative local velocity in each pulley groove at sliding between the belt and pulleys for a metal-pushing V-belt type CVT where micro elastic slips were inevitably accompanied to transmit power, while the transmissions were widely adopted to provide comfortable driving by continuously automatically adjusting the speed ratio. Local changes of wrapping radial position and velocity of the belt in each pulley groove of the CVT were simultaneously measured by a potentiometer with a spinning roller in the experiments. The mechanical power generated by the AC motor was transmitted through the CVT unit from the driving axis to the driven axis as usual under practical conditions while the speed ratio was set to 1.0. Pulley clamping force was applied by oil pressure. Test results showed that the wrapping radial position of the belt was slightly decreased at the location from the entrance to the exit in the driving pulley groove and significantly decreased in that of the driven pulley. The relative local velocity decreased significantly near the entrance and then increased near the exit of both of the driving and driven pulley grooves. The change of relative local velocity was almost in agreement with that of the wrapping radial position of the belt in the entrance of driving and the exit of driven pulley groove of the CVT. This study found that the change of relative local slip in each pulley groove was induced by the local changes of the wrapping radial position and velocity of the belt in each pulley groove of the CVT.
Related mechanisms and research progress in straight back syndrome
Authors: Kong Mo-Wei , Pei Zhen-Ying , Zhang Xiong , Du Qiu-Juan , Tang Qiang , Li Jun , He Guo-Xiang
Published: October 2023

The rise in incidence rates of invasive candidiasis warrants an increase in attention and efforts toward preventing and treating this virulent infection. Cardiac involvement is one of the most feared sequelae and has a poor prognosis. Despite the introduction of several novel antifungal agents over the past quarter century, complications and mortality rates due to Candida endocarditis have remained high. Although fungal endocarditis has a mechanism similar to bacterial endocarditis, no specific diagnostic criteria or algorithm exists to help guide its management. Furthermore, recent data has questioned the current guidelines recommending a combined approach of antifungal agents with surgical valve or indwelling prostheses removal. With the emergence of multidrug-resistant Candida auris , a focus on improved prophylactic measures and management strategies is necessary.
Boredom and Power: How Power Relations Influence Feeling Boredom
Authors: Finkielsztein Mariusz
Published: October 2023

The paper advocates the claim that boredom is not only a psychological state or existential mood but a social emotion produced and reproduced in the process of interactions between people as individuals, people displaying specific social roles, or social groups. Moreover, as argued in the article, the feeling of boredom is particularly characteristic of power relations. Therefore, boredom is hypothesized to be a matter of interactional/social position – its experiencing is influenced by one’s social status. The power to produce boredom in others usually reflects a higher social position, and in some situations, causing others to be bored can constitute a deliberate or unintentional method of keeping others in a submissive position by limiting their sense of agency – thus a tool for gaining/maintaining power and social control.
Değerler Eğitimi Programının 54-66 Aylık Çocukların Değer Düzeylerine Etkisi
Authors: ÜNALAN ŞENLER Eser , CANTÜRK Meral , BEKTAŞ Hümeyra
Published: October 2023

Yapılan çalışmayla araştırmacılarca geliştirilen Değerler Eğitimi Programı’nın 54-66 ay arasındaki çocukların değer düzeylerine etkisinin incelenmesi amaçlanmaktadır. Araştırmanın yöntemi öntest – sontest deney ve kontrol gruplu deneme modelidir. Veri toplama araçları Neslitürk ve Çeliköz (2015) tarafından geliştirilen Okul Öncesi Değerler Ölçeği Öğrenci ve Öğretmen Formundan oluşmaktadır.

Araştırma, 2022-2023 eğitim öğretim yılında İstanbul-Küçükçekmece ilçesinde MEB’e bağlı üç resmi anaokulunda eğitim gören otuz deney, otuz kontrol grubunda toplam altmış öğrenci ile yürütülmüştür.

Öntest uygulamalarının ardından deney grubuna MEB Okul Öncesi Eğitim Programı ile araştırmacıların geliştirdiği Değerler Eğitimi Programı, kontrol grubunda ise yalnızca MEB Okul Öncesi Eğitim Programı kullanılmıştır.

Araştırmanın analizi yapılırken SSPS.25 programı kullanılmıştır. Veri analizlerinde, deney ile kontrol grubundaki öğrencilerin Okul Öncesi Değerler Ölçeği Öğrenci Formu ve Öğretmen Formu öntest puanları arasında anlamlı bir farklılık görülmemiştir. Bu eşdeğerlik, Değerler Eğitimi Programı'nın öğrencilerin değer düzeylerinde anlamlı farklılık oluşturduğu sonucuna ilişkin verileri güçlendirmektedir.

Deney ve kontrol grubu öğrencilerinin sontest puanları arasında, Okul Öncesi Değerler Ölçeği Öğrenci Formu ve Öğretmen Formu sonuçlarına göre öğrencilerin değer düzeylerinde istatistiksel olarak anlamlı farklılık görülmüştür.

Çalışmanın sonuçlarına genel bir perspektiften bakıldığında, Değerler Eğitimi Programı’nın, 54-66 ay arasındaki çocukların değer düzeylerinin gelişmesinde sadece MEB Okul Öncesi Eğitim Programı’nın yürütüldüğü müfredat içeriğine kıyasla daha anlamlı etki sağladığı söylenebilir.
CONECTANDO SABERES
Authors: Almeida Maria Rita Fialho de , Pereira Filomena Alves , Ribeiro Helena Maria , Medeiros Jéssica Marinho , Souza Rosimar Rodrigues
Published: October 2023

Este paper explorou a sinergia entre mídias digitais e educação, enfocando abordagens inovadoras e multidisciplinares que redefinem a experiência de aprendizado. O objetivo foi investigar como as mídias digitais impactam a educação, utilizando contribuições de autores brasileiros para embasar nossa análise. Abordamos temas como aprendizagem visual, linguagem audiovisual, ensino online e experiências educacionais além da sala de aula. Utilizando uma revisão bibliográfica, examinamos como as mídias digitais estão transformando a educação, ampliando o acesso a conteúdos por meio de plataformas online e recursos interativos. Autores brasileiros ressaltaram a eficácia das abordagens visuais para facilitar a compreensão e a aprendizagem significativa. A interseção entre mídias digitais e linguagem audiovisual foi explorada como uma maneira de promover a interdisciplinaridade e engajar os alunos em experiências educacionais mais envolventes. Considerando a evolução das abordagens educacionais, observamos que o ensino online está se tornando uma ferramenta poderosa, permitindo a flexibilidade de tempo e espaço para aprendizado. Além disso, ao transcender as fronteiras físicas da sala de aula, as mídias digitais estão enriquecendo o processo de ensino, proporcionando experiências educacionais impactantes. Em conclusão, as mídias digitais têm revolucionado a educação ao proporcionar abordagens inovadoras que se conectam com a aprendizagem visual, linguagem audiovisual, ensino online e experiências além da sala de aula. Ao alavancar as contribuições de autores brasileiros, este estudo enfatiza a importância de abraçar essa transformação educacional, preparando educadores e alunos para um cenário educativo mais adaptável, envolvente e enriquecedor.
TECNOLOGIA COMPUTACIONAL NA SALA DE AULA
Authors: Santos Laurita Christina Bonfim , Coelho Ana Maria Lemes , Paula Andréia Ferreira Nascimento de , Ferreira Mariza Batista de Sousa , Moura Thaysa Aguiar Barbosa
Published: October 2023

O presente artigo aborda a utilização da tecnologia computacional na educação, discutindo habilidades necessárias e o impacto dessa abordagem no ambiente educacional. São apresentados conceitos como hardware, software e pensamento computacional, visando oferecer uma compreensão clara desses termos. Além disso, são destacados desafios, possibilidades e resultados obtidos por professores e alunos diante da adoção da tecnologia computacional em sala de aula. A implementação efetiva da tecnologia computacional requer que os educadores desenvolvam competências específicas e superem obstáculos como a falta de infraestrutura adequada e a resistência à mudança. No entanto, quando utilizada de maneira adequada, a tecnologia pode aumentar o engajamento dos alunos, oferecer recursos diversos e promover habilidades essenciais, ao mesmo tempo em que reduz as desigualdades de acesso. Através deste artigo, busca-se contextualizar e justificar a relevância do estudo sobre o advento das tecnologias na educação. Além disso, são apresentados os objetivos do estudo e a metodologia de pesquisa adotada, fornecendo um panorama abrangente sobre o tema e contribuindo para o avanço do conhecimento nessa área de estudo em constante transformação. A introdução da tecnologia computacional nas salas de aula tem o potencial de transformar o processo de ensino e aprendizagem. Logo, os educadores precisam compreender os conceitos e termos relacionados à tecnologia e estar dispostos a explorar seu potencial em sala de aula. Portanto, o presente estudo pretende contribuir para esse entendimento, fornecendo insights sobre as implicações e benefícios dessa abordagem, incentivando a adoção consciente e efetiva da tecnologia computacional na educação.
EKSPLOATACIJA PROTIS SCADA SISTEMA
Authors: Lukić Nikola , LATINOVIĆ ALEKSANDAR , ĐORDJEVIĆ MILAN
Published: October 2023

This paper will give an overview and presentation of utilization of the central SCADA system, called PROTIS SCADA system (PSS), which belongs to Department for Technical operations of energy production in PE EPS. Problems observed during the exploitation of this system will be presented in this paper, their troubleshooting, open issues, upgrades and modernization, their impact on PSS, as well as known incoming extensions and functionalities in near future.
OPTIMIZACIONI MODUL I AUKCIJSKI MEHANIZAM APLIKACIJE ZA TRGOVINU GARANCIJAMA POREKLA
Authors:   Institute ", Petrović Konečni Tatjana ,   Mihajlo Pupin",   Belgrade, Serbia, Josifović Milan ,   Institute "Mihajlo Pupin" Belgrade, Serbia, Jakupović Goran ,   Institute "Mihajlo Pupin" Belgrade, Serbia, Stojčevski Dejan , Stanojević Vladimir , Vlaisavljević Dušan ,   Electricity Coordination Center Ltd.  Belgrade, SERBIA, Kostić Matija ,   Electricity Coordination Center Ltd.  Belgrade, SERBIA
Published: October 2023

This paper presents the work of the optimization module of the Guaranties of Origin application as well as the auction mechanism itself. First, a brief overview of the entire application and its business process, as well as the software architecture, is given. Then, a description of algorithms is given, ie a mathematical model of the optimization process. The following is a functional description of the optimization module software and the auction process itself, as well as a description of the software technologies used. The application interface is shown below. Finally, a brief overview of the further development plan is given. The optimization module was developed using the C ++ programming language on the Linux platform (specifically Oracle Linux 7.9). The basic optimization problem comes down to the problem of linear programming and open source libraries are used to solve this problem, specifically the GLU (Gnu Linear Programming Toolkit). Data on auctions, participants and other data are stored in a relational MySQL database. The described module was developed within the HORIZON 2020 TRINITY project (H2020- 863874 Transmission system enhancement of regional borders by means of Intelligent market technology).
Polímeros: uma abordagem investigativa alicerçada na teoria da aprendizagem significativa e nos três momentos pedagógicos
Authors: Sá Marilde Beaztriz Zorzi , Pereira Lucas Forlin
Published: October 2023

O estudo aqui descrito objetivou verificar a eficiência de uma atividade experimental investigativa utilizada com foco nos processos de ensino e de aprendizagem de polímeros em uma turma de terceiro ano do ensino médio. Para isso, desenvolveu-se uma sequência didática, fundamentada na Teoria da Aprendizagem Significativa e nos Três Momentos Pedagógicos, relacionando o cotidiano dos alunos com o conteúdo abordado. A aplicação de questionários inicial e final, um diário de observações e a construção de mapas conceituais configuram-se nos instrumentos de coleta de dados. Os resultados deste trabalho evidenciaram a aprendizagem significativa dos alunos sobre o objeto de estudo, no que tange às propriedades, classificação e aplicações no cotidiano. Além disso, observou-se que os alunos demonstraram preocupação com os impactos ambientais associados ao descarte e à utilização dos polímeros e reconhecido a utilização de polímeros biodegradáveis e a reciclagem como formas de minimizar tais impactos.
Features of neuroglia at the epicenter of spinal cord contusion injury and at distant areas in mini-pigs
Authors: Garifulin R. R. , Izmailov A. A. , Markosyan V. A. , Minyazeva I. S. , Valiullin V. V. , Islamov R. R.
Published: October 2023

Aim. To determine the delayed (after 2 months) effect of spinal cord injury (SCI) in the lower thoracic region in the  mini-pigs on the morphologic state of macro- and microglia in nearby and remote caudal areas.

 Materials and methods. Sexually mature female Vietnamese pot-bellied pigs were randomly divided into two groups:  SCI (n = 3) and intact (n = 3). Dosed contusion SCI was modelled at the level of the Th8–Th9 vertebrae, and transverse  cryostat sections of the caudal segment adjacent to the epicenter of injury and the lumbar thickening (L4–S2) were  examined 2 months later. The expression of astrocyte markers (glial fibrillary acidic protein, GFAP) and microglial  markers (ionized calcium-binding adapter molecule 1, Iba1) was assessed as the relative immunopositive area  occupied by cells. When counting the number of oligodendroglial cells (oligodendrocyte transcription factor 2, Olig2),  the presence of nuclei detectable with 4’,6-diamidino-2-phenylindole (DAPI) was taken into account.

Results. After SCI, an increase in the relative areas occupied by GFAP-positive astrocytes and Iba1-positive microglia  and a decrease in Olig2-positive oligodendrocytes were detected in both the lesion area and lumbar thickening. In  both regions, 2 months after SCI, the proportion of astrocytes was not significantly different in the anterior horns  and doubled in the posterior horns. Microglia cells with SCI were 2.5 times more in the anterior horns of both regions  and in the posterior horns of the lumbar thickening, while the presence of microglia increased slightly (1.2 times) in  the posterior horns in the SCI region. The number of oligodendrocytes decreased in the area of the epicenter of SCI  in the anterior and posterior horns by 1.5–1.75 times, and in the lumbar thickening more significantly: the number  decreased by 2.5 times in the anterior horn and 5.5 times in the posterior horn.

 Conclusion. The results of the study revealed a similar pattern of macro- and microglial cell distribution both in the  SCI region and in remote areas. The obtained data testify to the necessity to take into account the state of the areas  of nervous tissue remote from the epicenter of SCI when stimulating neuroregeneration in such patients
Integration of Culturally-Responsive Teaching in English Learning
Authors: Yuliantari Shinta , Huda Tanzil
Published: October 2023

This article explores the integration of culture-responsive teaching in English learning within the context of the new paradigm in education. As education systems become increasingly diverse and multicultural, there is a growing recognition of the importance of incorporating students' cultural backgrounds and experiences into the learning process. The new paradigm in education emphasizes a student-centered approach, where the focus is on promoting inclusivity, equity, and cultural competence in the classroom. Through a qualitative research design, this study examines the implementation of culture-responsive teaching in English language classrooms in a secondary school setting. Data were collected through classroom observations and interviews with teachers. The research aimed to understand how culture-responsive teaching practices are incorporated into English language instruction and the impact on student engagement and language proficiency. The findings indicate that the integration of culture-responsive teaching in English learning enhances student motivation and fosters a positive learning environment. By incorporating culturally relevant content and instructional strategies, teachers can create meaningful connections between students' cultural backgrounds and the language they are learning. This approach promotes a deeper understanding of language concepts and fosters a sense of belonging among students from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Teacher Strategy in Teaching English During Covid-19 Pandemic for the Eighth Grade Students at SMP Baitul Arqom Balung
Authors: Shalahuddin Aklil , Devanti Yeni Mardiyana , Nurkamilah Nurkamilah
Published: October 2023

Corona virus, also known as COVID-19, has been causing havoc around the world since the end of 2019. The pandemic situation has completely replaced the way of teaching English method from face-to-face learning into online teaching. This research aims to investigate the teachers’ strategies in using online learning platform and the challenges in implementing their strategies during Covid-19 pandemic through online learning platforms". The design of this study was qualitative approach. This study involves English teacher of SMP Baitul Arqom Balung as the inteviewee. The data was collected through documentation and interview. Based on observation the researcher found that the online learning application used in SMP Baitul Arqom Balung was a WhatsApp, Google Form, Zoom, Google classroom. In conclusion, the researcher found strategies had applied by student teachers in teaching English online. Those strategies as follows: Explaining the material by using several devices, checking of students’ understanding, and giving the assignment.
Penerapan Strategi Diferensiasi Konten dan Proses Pada Gaya Belajar Berbasis Model Problem Based Learning
Authors: Atikah Isma , Fauzi Muhammad Ali Rif’an , Firmansyah Ridlo
Published: October 2023

Education is one of the dynamic manifestations of human culture and a prerequisite for development. Education plays a crucial role in creating high-quality and potential individuals as it is the primary means to enhance human resources. A teacher should take a step towards change, such as transforming traditional teaching techniques (lectures) that are teacher-centered into a more creative and innovative approach. One way for teachers to meet the needs of students is by considering diverse learning styles through differentiated learning. The purpose of this study is to describe the implementation of differentiated content and process learning strategies based on the Problem Based Learning model for various learning styles. The method used is qualitative descriptive with data collection strategies through direct observation. The research was conducted at Grujugan High School with the research subjects being all students of class X.1. Through the application of differentiated learning and the Problem Based Learning model, it is expected that teachers can tailor their teaching to the needs of students, thus creating student-centered learning. The results of this study indicate that the implementation of differentiated content and process learning strategies in class X.1 has been successful. Differentiated learning provides an opportunity for students to learn naturally and efficiently with teachers who can collaborate with the methods and approaches needed by students. There was an increase in student activity in learning before the teacher implemented differentiated learning and used the Problem Based Learning model. By understanding the implementation of differentiated learning, it is expected that teachers can tailor their teaching to the needs of students, thereby creating student-centered learning.
Prática pedagógica: concepções de integrantes de um grupo de estudo
Authors: Sousa Maria Graciane Rocha , Sousa Edson Carneiro de , Castro Francisco Mirtiel Frankson Moura
Published: October 2023

Por intermédio de reflexões sobre práticas pedagógicas e educação, surgiu o seguinte problema de pesquisa: Que compreensões são constituídas por integrantes do Grupo de Estudos de Pesquisas em Educação, Saberes e Aprendizagens da Docência (GEPESAD) sobre a prática pedagógica? O estudo tem como principal objetivo: Analisar que compreensões são constituídas por integrantes do Grupo de Estudos de Pesquisas em Educação, Saberes e Aprendizagens da Docência (GEPESAD) sobre a prática pedagógica. A metodologia utilizada desenvolveu-se por meio de uma pesquisa bibliográfica, de cunho qualitativo, realizada em 2023, onde foi realizada uma produção de dados em um grupo de estudos na Faculdade de Educação de Itapipoca (FACEDI). Com isso, é perceptível por meio das respostas dos sujeitos as características da prática pedagógica, onde tem destaque no diálogo em ações intencionais e participativas e que geram e tem sua finalidade/objetivo em obtenção de conhecimento para os estudantes que nela participam
Formação inicial e continuada sob as lentes dos professores da educação básica
Authors: Oliveira Genira Fonseca de , Falcão Giovana Maria Belém
Published: October 2023

O estudo se desenvolveu a partir de um conjunto de concepções sobre os processos de formação inicial e continuada, sob a ótica de docentes da Educação Básica. O objetivo desse trabalho é compreender as concepções de formação inicial e continuada dos professores da educação básica. A pesquisa de cunho qualitativo está assentada nos pressupostos da Psicologia Histórico-Cultural, idealizada por Vygotsky. A seleção dos professores para a participação na pesquisa considerou a experiência no magistério, em escolas da rede pública, estadual e municipal. A pesquisa nos permitiu identificar que os professores estão submetidos a um modelo de formação continuada prescritiva, em detrimento de uma formação que favoreça um espaço de diálogo e de trocas entre seus pares. Uma formação que seja promotora de reflexões que reverberem na sua ação cotidiana junto aos alunos.
A Comparative Analysis of the Nutritional and Chemical composition of six West African Medicinal Fruits
Authors:   Dept. of Public Health, College of Health Science, Walden University, Minneapolis, USA., Ahajumobi N. E. , T. E. T. Oparaocha ,   Dept. of Public Health, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria.
Published: October 2023

Background: Many nations can no longer afford the ever rising cost of healthcare, governments across the world are in search of alternative and affordable ways of disease control. Clinical studies are revealing hope from herbs. Objectives: A comparative analysis of the nutritional and chemical composition of six fruits used for treating many diseases in West Africa; to examine the composition, concentration and education for easy choice of suitable fruits based on peculiar situations as well as to provide easy access of consensus evidence to busy healthcare practitioners. Also, clinical evidence of plant medicine is not as much as modern medicine and education is necessary. Methods: A systematic review investigation. Theory is a Community approach to intervention services. Search engines were Google scholar, Firefox and Google. Results: Macro and micronutrients were present in the plants. Moisture was high in all but, Tetrapleura tetraptera. Anacardium occidentale, 86.00g/100 g/dry weight showed highest carbohydrates concentration, Annona muricata was lowest, 14.63%. Crude protein was generally low in all the plants, Chrysophyllum albidum scored highest, 7.00%, Annona muricata scored lowest, 1.00%. Fat was generally low in all, highest fat, 4.00% occurred in Tetrapleura tetraptera and least, 0.88% in Annona muricata. Fibre concentration ranges from low to high. The highest fibre occurred in Tetrapleura tetraptera, 45.00% and the least in Mangifera indica, 1.80%. Ash was excessively high, 60.00% in Annona muricata, Mangifera indica came last with a score of 1.95%. Outcome will be beneficial to users. Conclusion: The fruits were rich in nutrients with nutraceutical and pharmacological properties, justifying its use as native medicine.
Manifestaciones clínicas del síndrome de Stevens Johnson asociado a coronavirus humano OC43: reporte de caso
Authors: Serna Trejos Juan Santiago , Prado Molina Diego Gerardo , Tabares  Moreno Shabelly Andrea , Rodríguez Alarcón Diana Marcela , Rojas Hernández Juan Pablo
Published: October 2023

Introducción: El síndrome de Stevens-Johnson (SSJ) y la necrólisis epidérmica tóxica (NET) se engloban dentro de un mismo espectro de enfermedad. Se diferencian por el grado de desprendimiento cutáneo. En el SSJ se ve afectado hasta el 10% de la superficie corporal. Puede desencadenarse por múltiples factores predisponentes como efectos adversos relacionados con medicamentos de uso común en la práctica médica y agentes de etiología infecciosa. Se trata de un proceso grave y de importancia clínica cuya incidencia en población pediátrica en países desarrollados como Estados Unidos llega hasta 5,3 casos por millón de habitantes. Objetivo: Describir un caso pediátrico de SSJ y en quien se aisló como posible agente causal coronavirus humano OC43. Metodología: Se realizó una revisión no sistemática de la literatura y resumen de aspectos relevantes de la historia clínica del caso atendido en la Fundación clínica club Noel en la ciudad de Santiago de Cali - Colombia. Conclusión: SSJ tiene una frecuencia no despreciable en población pediátrica. Sin embargo, no hay reporte de casos donde se documente el hallazgo de coronavirus humano OC43 en paciente con SSJ.
Pengaruh Citra Merek, Ketidakpuasan Pasca Konsumsi dan Persepsi Harga Terhadap Keputusan Perpindahan Merek Produk Indihome
Authors: Widargo Sherlina Aliefianti , Dermawan Rizky
Published: October 2023

Riset berikut bertujuan guna memahami bagaimana dampak citra merek, ketidakpuasan pasca konsumsi, serta persepsi harga pada keputusan perpindahan merek produk indihome di kota Surabaya. Metode riset berikut secara kuantitatif mengambil sampel sejumlah 100 responden. Teknik pemilihan sampel memakai purposive sampling. Sampel terdiri atas pengguna ISP (Internet Service Provider) berusia 17 tahun keatas berdomisili di Kota Surabaya yang pernah melakukan perpindahan merek dan menggunakan indihome dalam kurun waktu minimal satu bulan. Teknik analisis yang dipakai pada riset berikut ialah (PLS) melalui pengujian uji validitas, uji reabilitas dan uji hipotesis. Melalui hasil riset berikut membuktikan bahwasanya Citra Merek berdampak signfikan dan positif terhadap keputusan perpindahan merek. Ketidakpuasan Pasca Konsumsi berdampak signfikan dan positif terhadap keputusan perpindahan merek. Persepsi Harga berdampak signfikan dan positif terhadap keputusan perpindahan merek.
THE EFFECT OF INTONATION ON READING COMPREHENSION DURING READING ALOUD THIRD SECONDARY LEARNERS PREPARATORY AS A MODEL
Authors: JEBLAOUI Zohra
Published: October 2023

In this article, we discuss the role of intonation in developing the performance and comprehension abilities of learners: Performance by tracing the positive impact of prosodic reading in general, and intonation in particular, on the learners’ reading aloud, which some learners often find difficult and repel them in order to avoid making mistakes in front of the teacher and peers. And comprehension by tracing the impact of this prosodic feature on improving the reading comprehension skill of these learners, and their ability to penetrate into the semantics of the readable text, and thus, moving reading to the level of oral reading achievement coupled with understanding, analysis, taste and conclusion. In order to ascertain the effectiveness of this prosodic variable didactically (reading), we conducted an experimental field study in this regard, during which we dealt with a sample of the third secondary preparatory learners by dividing them into two groups: a control group and an experimental group, using the statistical method (SPSS) to read the most important results of this study will be presented at the end of the article
Fermented vegetables and fruits as vitamin B12 sources: An overview
Authors: Reissig Gabriela Niemeyer , Oliveira Thiago Francisco de Carvalho , Bragança Guilherme Cassão Marques , Rodrigues Rosane da Silva , Barbosa Frabrizio Da Fonseca
Published: October 2023

There is a trend towards the consumption of plant foods, especially from the public that aims to reduce meat consumption. Plant-based food diets may have low source of vitamin B12 as plants do not produce them. A possible alternative to mitigate this is the consumption of fermented vegetables and fruits. Therefore, we aimed to provide an overview of the work being done with fermented vegetables and fruits, and show evidence that it is possible to obtain the necessary daily amount of vitamin B12 for human health and maintenance. Vitamin B12, also known as cobalamin, acts as a cofactor for the enzyme methionine synthase and methylmalonylCoA mutase in eukaryotes. The dietary reference values for adult men and women range between 2 and 4 μg/day; however, the requirement may increase depending on special recommendations. The main causes for vitamin B12 deficiency are autoimmune conditions (e.g., pernicious anaemia), malabsorption, and dietary insufficiency. One of the commonly adopted measures to deal with vitamin deficiency is supplementation. It is also possible to obtain food enriched with vitamin B12 through fermentation. Different plant materials and microorganisms can be used to produce fermented products and enhance traditional products, such as tempeh, to increase vitamin B12 concentration in the final product. The bioaccessibility and bioavailability of vitamin B12 in fermented vegetables and fruits are important factors to be considered, and demand more studies. The intake of soy fermented foods, such as tempeh, tofu, and cheonggukjang was associated with cognitive enhancement and neuroprotective effects. In addition to fermented vegetables and fruits, other non-animal sources of vitamin B12 that deserve great attention are algae and mushrooms. Since fermentation can produce considerable amounts of vitamin B12, fermented vegetables and fruits are feasible alternative sources for the intake of this vitamin.
Comparative study on biochemical and molecular identification approaches of Lactobacillus species
Authors: Senjaliya Disha P. , Georrge John J.
Published: October 2023

Manufacturers’ desire to sell “healthy” food in response to the consumers’ desire to lead a healthy lifestyle has increased the use of probiotics during the past few decades. Probiotics are used in dairy products, as well as non-dairy items as a starter culture, encompassing a wide range of goods. Numerous phenotyping, physical characterisation, and genotyping techniques have been developed to identify probiotic lactobacilli to ensure quality management. These techniques are frequently precise enough to categorise probiotic strains by genus and species. Traditional microbiological methods were initially employed for genus and species identification. However, due to their numerous shortcomings as the probiotic ability is often strain-dependent, and that there is no way to differentiate between strains using simple microbiological techniques, new methods that are mostly based on the examination of nucleic acids have been developed. Therefore, the objective of the present review was to provide critical assessment on existing methods for identifying members of the genus Lactobacillus, together with newly discovered approaches. The present review aimed to give the most recent information on the scientific techniques used to measure and describe the possible probiotic properties of microorganisms. It will also emphasise molecular and non-molecular tools. Most of these tools are based on 16S ribosomal DNA sequencing, and employ PCR techniques.
Development of biscuits from bangle (Zingiber cassumunar Roxb.) rhizome flour and purple sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.) flour, and their potential as antihyperlipidemic functional foods
Authors: Mahfudh Nurkhasanah , Wardani Liza , Kumalasari Ika Dyah , Sulistyani Nanik
Published: October 2023

Zingiber cassumunar Roxb. (ZC) and purple sweet potato (PSP) are the potential sources of antioxidants, and play an important role in reducing blood fat levels, and encourage the development of antihyperlipidemic products, usually in the form of biscuits. Biscuits are favoured by consumers because of their delicious and varied tastes, relatively cheap prices, and complete nutritional content. In the present work, biscuits were made with three formula variations of ZC:PSP ratios namely F1 (0.75:5.25 g), F2 (0.45:5.55 g), and F3 (0.2:5.72 g), and then tested for their physical quality based on Indonesian National Standard (SNI), and hedonic testing to get the best formula, including aroma, colour, texture, and taste. Furthermore, in vivo antihyperlipidemic testing was carried out on the best formula. The test was conducted by dividing Sprague-Dawley rats into four groups, namely normal, negative, positive (Nutrive Benecol animal, 3.6 mL/day for 28 days), and the best formula (1.944 g/day for 28 days). All groups were induced with high fat diet (HFD) for 28 days, except normal group. Results showed a decrease in cholesterol, triglyceride, serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase (SGOT), and serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase (SGPT) levels in the normal group with values of 99.09 mg/dL, 90.36 mg/dL, 22.66 U/I, and 39.41 U/I, respectively, as compared to the negative group with values of 195.01 mg/dL, 142.44 mg/dL, 29.05 U/I, and 77.19 U/I, respectively. There was an increase in cholesterol, triglyceride, SGOT, and SGPT levels in the positive group with values of 108.39 mg/dL, 96.12 mg/dL, 24.11 U/I, and 48.55 U/I, respectively, as compared to the normal group test. A combination of biscuits made from ZC and PSP flour could have the potential to reduce lipid levels in the blood, and encourage the development of antihyperlipidemic products.
Konjac gum and maltodextrin compound tablets as carriers of IgY for sustained release in stomach
Authors: Chang Cuihua , Leghari Ali Ahmad , Li Xin , Su Yujie , Gu Luping , Yang Yanjun , Li Junhua
Published: October 2023

Egg yolk immunoglobulin (IgY) is a biologically active ingredient with high immunogenicity; however, its instability in the acidic environment of the upper gastrointestinal tract limits its application in oral formulations. In the present work, an encapsulation system based on maltodextrin (MD) and konjac gum (KGM) was developed as a protective carrier for IgY for targeted release to retain stability. A simulated gastric model was used to compare the release characteristics of the different formulations, and to explore the optimal release mode. To better understand the controlled release mechanism of MD and KGM composite tablets, the release curve, macrostructure, microstructure, and water mobility were analysed. Results indicated that the sustained release of IgY from MD and KGM composite tablets was mainly driven by Fick diffusion and dissolution. As the concentration of KGM increased, the release rate of IgY from the tablets decreased, and the release mechanism gradually changed from diffusion to erosion. The dense cross-linkage between MD and KGM helped prevent tablet disintegration, and slowed down the release of IgY. In addition, the dissolved KGM formed a film on the tablet surface to control the erosion rate. It can be concluded that the optimal formulation of an IgY-loaded tablet was a mass fraction of 50% MD, 30% KGM, and 20% IgY. The present work provided a practical method to protect the biologically active ingredients from acidic destruction in the stomach during oral treatment.