bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Best Practice Performance of COVID-19 in America continent with Artificial Intelligence
Authors: Yazdi Amir Karbassi ,   School of Engineering, Catholic University of the North, Coquimbo 1780000, Chile, Komasi Hossein ,   School of Engineering, Catholic University of the North, Coquimbo 1780000, Chile
Published: July 2024

Metaheuristics were employed with ANFIS and K-means to determine whether COVID-19 performed the best on the American continent. A few individuals lost their lives in COVID-19, and quite a few nations assisted with this matter. It is essential to know the nations that performed the best in COVID-19. Researchers can carry out evaluations of nations using metaheuristic approaches and ANFIS. Based on the performance of these nations, clusters will be determined and established. The research excluded only two of the thirteen criteria that were investigated. Seven distinct groups have been established for each of the thirty-five nations. In the United States, the performance of COVID-19 is the poorest, according to research. These three nations also had the most extraordinary response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Based on the methodology and the context of the literature evaluation, this work's contribution may be divided into two distinct areas. The existence of research gaps makes it clear that a regional emphasis is needed rather than a focus on a nation or a portion of a country, which illustrates the requirement for a focus on the whole continent.
ManyClasses 2: The Effects of Prequestions on Media Interactions and Learning
Authors: Motz Benjamin , Chinni Anna , de Leeuw Joshua R , Jankowski Harmony , Aggarwal Ashish , Amato Mariaelena , Berlin Kathryn , Britten Kelli , Brown Alyssa , Cerchiaro Micki , Evans Nancy , Findley Andrew , Gorman Robert , Gregg Keven , Hansen Kim , Hollender Heaven , Hullinger Richard A , Larkin Patrick , Lion Margaret , Long Robert , Mannarino Anthony , Mocko Megan , Moore Kendall , Packowski Joseph , Palmer Carrie , Ritchie Kathy , Scott Jeannie , Stanton Marissa , Talcott Laura , Wagner Laura , Waite Matthew , Yeager Richard , Fyfe Emily
Published: July 2024

We conducted a ManyClasses study in 30 different classes, where student participants (n = 1,571) were assigned to watch two online lecture videos, and one of these videos (order randomized) was immediately preceded by ungraded multiple-choice prequestions, with no feedback or answers shown. In the laboratory, decades of research have observed that prequestions reliably improve learning from subsequent instruction when compared to instruction not preceded by prequestions, but evidence in authentic education settings has been elusive. The current experiment, embedded in authentic classes ranging from 6th grade through senior-level college, with class-specific videos and questions created by teachers, confirmed that prequestions improve average student learning performance, measured by delayed classroom assessments that included the prequestions. Further, we examined how prequestions affected students' interactions with the online videos. Despite the generalizable average benefit of prequestions for student learning, we found that prequestions also caused some students to disengage, skipping the assigned video entirely. Among students who did watch the videos, there was no increase in the amount viewed after answering prequestions compared to videos with no prequestions. These findings lead us to suggest that prequestions do not increase attention to the subsequent learning materials, but rather, prequestions cause learners to activate a relevant mental model in advance of instruction. This account is corroborated by the finding that answering prequestions correctly was a significant moderator of the benefits of prequestions, suggesting that the prequestions, while beneficial on average, may cause a rich-get-richer scenario when implemented in authentic education settings.
Hippocampal network connectivity and episodic memory in individuals aging with traumatic brain injury
Authors: Carpenter Catherine M , Mullin Hollie A. , Cwiek Andrew , Carter Emily , Vervoordt Samantha , Lan Gloria , Dennis Nancy , Rabinowitz Amanda , Venkatesan Umesh , Hillary Frank
Published: July 2024

Aging is associated with marked declines in episodic memory corresponding with decreased volume and activation in the hippocampus. Furthermore, recent research has demonstrated that reductions in resting state network connectivity are related to declines in episodic memory, specifically in the default mode and frontoparietal cortical networks. In addition to age-related episodic memory decline, traumatic brain injury (TBI) is also associated with worsened memory performance alongside hyperconnectivity in cortical networks. However, there is a gap in the literature examining resting state connectivity changes related to aging with TBI in subcortical and hippocampal regions that are important to episodic memory, such as the hippocampus. The current work aims to investigate episodic memory changes between older adults with TBI (N=45) and older adults with no history of TBI (N=28) and how that relates to hippocampal-subcortical network changes at rest. We demonstrate a positive relationship between default mode and frontoparietal network connectivity and memory performance differentially between those aging with and without TBI. Additionally, we demonstrate that reliability in the strength of resting state functional connectivity between parcellations is weakest among connections to the hippocampus compared to other cortical connections, but generally reliable across other connections.
Historiografía de la etapa pre-científica en Puerto Rico
Authors: Crespo Rodríguez Manuel Alejandro
Published: July 2024

En este ensayo se pretende abordar en la explicación teórica y metodológica de la historiografía puertorriqueña en la etapa pre-científica. Esta etapa se conforma entre los siglos XVI al XIX. Toma partida en el año 1582 con la Memoria de Melgarejo y culmina en el año 1854 con la Biblioteca Histórica. Esta etapa fue definida por primera vez por Isabel Gutiérrez del Arroyo. Este análisis no es pretensioso ni exagerado en descripciones. Este análisis historiográfico poco puede añadir al vasto análisis que ya se ha hecho de las mismas obras desde el siglo pasado. Explicaré mis observaciones y, si coinciden con las de Gutiérrez del Arroyo, así lo mencionaré.
An Analysis of Fiscal Policy and Wagner's Law in the Context of Nepal
Authors: Acharya Sabitri Devi
Published: July 2024

There is a lot of discussion among economists about the relationship between expenditure of the government and gross domestic product (GDP). The paper seeks to examine the association between GDP and government expenditure by utilizing the concept of Wagner’s Law. Both long run and short run relationships are examined by use of popular econometric techniques. From the result of Engle-Granger test the significance of Wagner's law is found in the context of Nepal when taking governance and government capital expenditure as the independent variables of economic growth. It has been found that when GDP increases by one percent, capital spending rises by 0.4 percent in the long run. However, the Granger causality test does not reveal any causal relationship between the variables of interest.
Opportunities and Challenges for Official Statistics in a Digital Age
Authors: Bhandari Dila Ram , Kandel Sharda
Published: July 2024

Official statistics play a crucial role in informing policy decisions, monitoring societal trends, and facilitating evidence-based decision-making. In the digital age, these statistics face both opportunities and challenges that need to be addressed to ensure their continued relevance and accuracy. Governments, corporations, and the general public are expected to receive information from national systems of official statistics concerning the economic, demographic, social, and environmental situation. It has been suggested that digitizing data collection for government statistics could have a significant social impact. Government administrative data is being used more, although slowly. There is little proof, but big data access via satellites, point-of-sale systems, and social media is being investigated and tested. New requirements for official statistics as well as challenges in conventional data collecting from families and businesses are what are driving these initiatives. The final evidence basis for policies meant to enhance lives might be created by the government using new data sources effectively, and anonymized data are also being made available to other academics. The essay describes how the big data evidence-to-policy process is supposed to function in that setting and evaluates the difficulties encountered in making it function as planned using the UK, Netherlands, and UN. We come to the conclusion that technology advancements require constant attention to the promotion of official statistics and interaction with all users and potential users. The objective is to produce trusted as well as reliable statistics.
Auditing the Aggregated Balance Sheet of the Republic of Slovenia
Authors: Zaman Groff Maja , Krese Alenka
Published: July 2024

The study investigates the complexities of the annual audit of the aggregated balance sheet of the Republic of Slovenia, mandated since 2010, shedding light on a critical yet under-researched area of public sector audits. The Court of Audit of the Republic of Slovenia, entrusted with this task, has consistently expressed disclaimer of opinion since 2014, when it began conducting separate audits and issuing individual audit opinions on the aggregated balance sheet. Disclaimer of opinion resulted from the lack of sufficient and appropriate audit evidence, revealing systemic problems in controlling state property, inconsistencies in asset valuation and others. Notably, this undermines the credibility of the aggregated balance sheet as a decision-making tool, raising questions about the accountability of preparers and decision-makers. The study analyses the audit reports on the aggregated balance sheet of the state, delving into challenges from both the auditor and auditee’s perspective. The challenges faced by the state as the auditee involve failure to implement activity plans, inadequate control of state property and asset valuation beyond the current accounting framework. On the other hand, the Court of Audit encounters challenges in insufficient call for accountability of government and state administration and non-transparent progress reporting. Addressing these challenges, a comprehensive solution for control of state property was implemented in late 2023, indicating progress in reporting quality. Measures that are expected to further contribute to the quality of reporting in the future include developing accounting solutions for areas not currently covered by the accounting framework and amending the Public Finance Act with guidance on how the state balance sheet is to be audited. To enhance monitoring, the act should also mandate year-by-year comparisons and progress reporting in audit reports.
Choroidal and retinal changes in patients with allergic rhinoconjunctivitis
Authors: Akçal Ömer , Suleymanzade Matin , Işık Burcu , Ersöz Mehmet Giray
Published: July 2024

Purpose: Allergic rhinoconjunctivitis (ARC) is an allergic upper respiratory tract disease characterized by
sneezing, runny nose, nasal congestion and ocular and nasal itching due to inflammation of the nasal and
conjunctival mucosa. There are no studies evaluating both the choroidal and retinal areas in ARC patients. Our
objective was to evaluate patients with ARC at the time of diagnosis and before initiating treatment using Optical
Coherence Tomography (OCT).
Material and methods: This prospective cross-sectional study included 30 patients with ARC who presented
to the Pediatric Allergy & Immunology Outpatient Clinic and 30 healthy control individuals. OCT scans were
captured with Cirrus HD OCT-5000 (Carl Zeiss, Jena, Germany) in the enhanced depth imaging (EDI) mode.
Results: Of the study population, 66.7% (n=20) of patient group and 56.6% (n=17) of control group were female.
The mean age was 13±2.3 and 13.9±1.8 years in the patient and control groups, respectively. The temporal
subfoveal choroidal thickness was statistically significantly thinner in ARC patients with asthma (p=0.032). A
robust negative correlation was found between minimum ganglion cell-inner plexiform layer (GCIPL) thickness
and absolute eosinophil count (AEC) in patients with ARC (r:-0.551, p<0.0001).
Conclusion: In our study, the GCIPL thickness was lower in ARC patients. Similarly, although it did not reach
statistical significance, the minimum GCIPL thickness was lower in our patient group with asthma compared
to those without asthma. Our results suggest that multiple allergen sensitization and elevated eosinophils may
influence GCIP thickness. However, both choroidal and retinal tissue might be impacted during chronic followup.
Further studies are needed to support these findings.
Say My Name: A Socio-Onomastic & Ethnographic Analysis of Identity and Perception in Louisiana
Authors:   , Valenzuela-Hernandez Latasha
Published: July 2024

This dissertation explores the socio-onomastic phenomena of surname Gallicization in Louisiana, revealing the intricate interplay between language, identity, and power within the region’s diverse linguistic landscape. Employing a mixed-methods approach that includes socio-onomastic analysis, ethnographic exploration, and empirical research, this study examines how surnames serve as semantic markers of ancestry, reflecting and shaping the ethnolinguistic identities of individuals across multilingual settings. The research delves into the Gallicization of 76 surnames, exploring how historical clerical and colonial transcriptions adapted these names to fit local linguistic norms, thus impacting language attitudes and ideologies over generations. Examples such as the transformation from ‘Castillo’ to ‘Castille’ trace the linguistic journey from Spanish to Cajun/French affiliations, illustrating broader narratives of linguistic and identity assimilation within Louisiana’s Francophone community. Empirical findings underscore the profound influence of historical colonialism and linguistic hegemony, shaping contemporary language practices and policies in Louisiana. The study engages with symbolic interaction, symbolic power, and sociocultural linguistics theories, offering a nuanced understanding of how individuals and communities navigate their ethnolinguistic identities within educational contexts. Additionally, the research incorporates a socially diverse survey of 194 college students and other residents of Louisiana and Senegal, highlighting the significant role of ancestral awareness in language learning decisions. This investigation addresses the marginalized representation of Black students/People of color within the current Eurocentric world language curricula and advocates for a reimagined educational framework that values linguistic diversity and promotes inclusive practices. Central to this investigation is the use of critical pedagogy, a transformative educational philosophy that interrogates oppressive power structures and fosters social justice by highlighting the colonial legacies that have sculpted individual and collective identities. By integrating critical pedagogy with socio-onomastic inquiry, this dissertation contributes to the discourse on language, power, and identity, advocating for equitable and inclusive language education that respects the rich tapestry of linguistic identities in Louisiana. Through this work, I demonstrate that language is not merely a medium of communication but a powerful tool for cultural expression and social change, highlighting the enduring significance of surnames as markers of identity and their impact on language education and sociocultural identity in a culturally complex region.
Formatos y géneros periodísticos a partir del uso de WhatsApp en el periodismo comunitario
Authors: Gómez-Monsalve Wilmar-Daniel ,   Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios, Uniminuto Bello, Trejos-Gil Carlos-Andrés , Bulla-Castro Cristian-Mauricio ,   Universidad Católica Luis Amigó,   Corporación Universitaria Americana
Published: July 2024

WhatsApp is one of the most popular mobile applications in the world. Nearly 2,000 million active users interact daily through this instant messaging application. This research sought to analyze the use and the most frequented journalistic formats on WhatsApp in three community media outlets in Antioquia - Colombia, such as: Eje Central and Emisora La Buena 95.4 FM in communes three and four of the municipality of Bello and Mi Comuna Dos, in commune two, of the city of Medellin. Through a qualitative methodology with instruments such as interviews, surveys and observations, it was understood, in the selected cases, the different dynamics in front of the categories of the informative contents that are broadcast, the community interests about them and the recurrent platforms to distribute information community.
Familial Partial Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome in 3 Siblings, Case Report, 2022
Authors: Tesfai Berhe
Published: July 2024

Background: Androgen insensitivity syndrome is when a male, genetically XY, because of various abnormalities of the X chromosome, is resistant to the actions of the androgen hormones, which in turn stops the forming of the male genitalia and gives a female phenotype. Case Report: An Eritrean family, currently on their thirties, has three children with all having ambiguous genitalia that are difficult to designate them sex. Almost three of them have similar genital finding with blunt vagina, micro-penis, hypospadias, absent scrotal folds with palpable testes in the inguinal area. CT scan revealed inguinal testes, absent uterus and ovaries. Their karyotyping was 46XY, except the youngest with rudimentary uterus in CT scan and karyotyping of 46XX. Their gonadotrop in hormone analysis revealed low levels in all pituitary and gonadal hormones. They were referred abroad for further investigation and management. Conclusion: The clinical finding and karyotyping are consistent with androgen insensitivity syndrome. The familial occurrence of this syndrome is very rare and its psychosocial impact in the family was very extraordinary. Karyotyping of the family, psychotherapy and intensifying awareness of the health professionals and community to support such cases are highly recommended.
Post-Morther Changes in Rat Paretial Cortic and Hippocampus Neurons. Morphological Characteristics
Authors: E. Bon Lizaveta
Published: July 2024

Target: Analysis of changes in the morphological characteristics of neurons in such phylogenetically different parts of the rat cerebral cortex in different periods after total cerebral ischemia. Methodology: Experiments were performed on 42 male outbred white rats with an initial weight of 240±20 g. Total cerebral ischemia in outbred white rats was modeled by decapitation. The material was taken at the 1st, 5th, 15th, 30th, and 60th minutes, as well as 5 and 24 hours after decapitation. Results: With total cerebral ischemia, a significant decrease in the size of neurons and deformation of the perikarya were observed. Normochromic neurons completely disappeared at the 60th minute. The number of hyperchromic neurons increased and then progressively decreased. Shriveled neurons accounted for the majority of cells in the studied areas of the cortex at 30-60 minutes, and then, after 5 and 24 hours, cells with pericellular edema predominated in the neuron population. Conclusion: The obtained data on histological changes in neurons of phylogenetically different parts of the cerebral cortex in the dynamics of total cerebral ischemia provide the basis for further detailed study of post-mortem changes in the brain, determining the time of death, creating a fundamental basis for studying the properties of neurons, including their transition from one functional state to other.
A Community Based Study of Prepregnancy Awareness of Safe Maternity Amongst Rural Tribal Women
Authors: Chhabra Shankuntala
Published: July 2024

Background Every pregnant woman faces risk of complications during pregnancy, birth, not only due to pregnancy, birth related problems but preexisting disorders which get exaggerated during pregnancy. Prepregnancy awareness of various prepregnancy, peripregnancy factors for safe maternity is essential. Objective: Community based study was to know awareness about prepregnancy issues for safe maternity. Material methods Study was conducted in tribal communities of remote forestry hilly region. Randomly from each village 20 married women of 15-40 yr in whom pregnancy was possible, 2400 became study subjects in 100 villages around village with health facility. Results Of 2400 study subjects, 1396 (58.2%) had scatchy awareness, 30.3% right age for pregnancy, 34.2% possibility of diseases running in family, 35.5% essentiality of knowing last menstruation date (LMD), 935 (35.10%) necessity of good health, 45.6% stress free life, 24.4% avoidance of heavy work and 30% need of care for good health during pregnancy. Only 1247 (52%) were aware of prepregnancy anaemia, (27% said it was due to lack of food, 73% lack of supplements), 51.7% knew about need of extra micronutrients, (41.7% by blood improving tablets, 58.3% extra energy providing diet), 1039 (43.3%) were aware of need of prepregnancy prevention / treatment, of anaemia for preventing complications, (34.6% giddiness, 29.4% legs swelling, nausea, 36.0% dangers of bleeding), 1164 (48.5%) were aware of genital hygiene, (38.0% said prevented genital infection, 62.0% urinary infection, retention).
Educación inclusiva en un contexto de tránsito - Posibilidades y obstáculos a la inclusión en un dispositivo temporal para migrantes en el norte de Chile
Authors: Groos Marielena , Pazmiño María Sol
Published: July 2024

Facilitar la educación inclusiva es crucial para los grupos marginados, como los niños migrantes. Esto es particularmente significativo en Chile, debido a los nuevos movimientos migratorios desde Venezuela. Aunque los estudios existentes han examinado la migración y la educación, el contexto actual de migración irregular y transitoria en el norte requiere un nuevo enfoque. Este estudio aborda esta brecha investigando dos instalaciones educativas temporales en el Dispositivo Transitorio de Playa Lobitos, preguntando: “¿Qué factores facilitan e impiden la educación inclusiva en las instalaciones educativas temporales de Lobito?” Empleando un estudio de caso, se recopilaron datos a través de once entrevistas con actores educativos y un grupo focal con siete madres en Lobito. Los resultados muestran que el equipo multiprofesional de Lobito aborda estratégicamente las diversas necesidades de los niños, apoya su transición a escuelas convencionales y facilita la inclusión educativa. No obstante, ciertas estrategias perpetúan inadvertidamente la noción de “otredad” y brindan pocas oportunidades para la participación de los niños y los padres, lo que contrasta con los principios de inclusión. Barreras administrativas impiden aún más una educación inclusiva. Para superar estas barreras, debe asegurarse la matrícula de los niños migrantes para promover la educación inclusiva.
Primary BAP1-absent atypical meningioma arising from median nerve within infraclavicular brachial plexus: illustrative case
Authors: Wu Adela , Ring Adam C , Ziskin Jennifer , Nguyen Tina , Pezeshkian Patrick
Published: July 2024

BACKGROUND

The authors present the only known case of a World Health Organization grade II ectopic meningioma occurring in the infraclavicular brachial plexus, causing pain within the axilla not associated with a primary malignant meningioma of the central nervous system. Peripheral nerve sheath tumors are rare entities, the majority of which are schwannomas or neurofibromas. Ectopic meningiomas only represent 1%–2% of all meningiomas. To date, there is one other published case specifically of a primary ectopic meningioma located in the brachial plexus.

OBSERVATIONS

Following the dissection of the left axilla, a dominant rubbery tumor involving the median nerve was encountered. The tumor capsule contained areas of hemorrhage and a soft core with nerve fascicles coursing through, which were not compromised during internal tumor debulking. The tumor lacked a clear pseudocapsule that is characteristically seen in schwannomas. Histopathological studies confirmed an atypical epithelioid neoplasm with elevated numbers of mitotic figures and BAP1 gene deletion.

LESSONS

Primary meningiomas arising outside the central nervous system are exceedingly rare. For this unusual higher-grade primary ectopic meningioma located in the distal brachial plexus, surgery with the goal of gross-total resection, adjuvant radiation, additional imaging, and genetics screening were recommended. Close follow-up is warranted.

https://thejns.org/doi/10.3171/CASE24226
Restoration of respiration in high cervical spinal cord injury via phrenic nerve reinnervation: illustrative case
Authors: Javeed Saad , Benedict Braeden , Dibble Christopher F , Zhang Justin K , Greenberg Jacob , Kaleem Muhammad , Hardi Angela , Faraji Amir H , Ray Wilson Z
Published: July 2024

BACKGROUND

Traumatic high cervical spinal cord injury (SCI) can result in a devastating loss of functional respiration, leaving patients permanently dependent on mechanical ventilation. Nerve transfer is a promising reinnervation strategy that has the potential to restore connectivity in paralyzed distal muscles. The spinal accessory nerve (SAN) remains functional in most cases after high cervical SCI and can serve as a donor to reinnervate the phrenic nerve (PN), thereby improving diaphragmatic function.

OBSERVATIONS

Information regarding thorough physical, electrodiagnostic, and pulmonary assessments to establish candidacy for nerve transfer, as well as the surgical procedure, was summarized with an illustrative case. The patient demonstrated improvement in pulmonary function testing but did not achieve independent respiration. A systematic literature review identified 3 studies with 9 additional patients who had undergone SAN-to-PN transfer. The nerve transfer meaningfully restored diaphragmatic function, improving pulmonary function tests and reducing ventilator dependency.

LESSONS

Respiratory dependency significantly impacts the quality of life of patients with a high cervical SCI. The use of the lower SAN motor branch for PN transfer is safe and does not result in a meaningful downgrade in trapezius function. Outcomes following this procedure are promising but heterogeneous, indicating a need for significant innovation and improvement for future therapies.

https://thejns.org/doi/10.3171/CASE24236
In Silico Studies of Various Bioactive Phytochemicals Present in Andrographis Paniculata as Potential Antimicrobial Candidates
Authors: Chouksey Meena , Lal Kajaj , Mahapatra Shiv Sagar , Gangotri Rashmi , Pujari Divya , Sahu Pratibha
Published: July 2024

Introduction: Andrographis paniculata, commonly known as “King of Bitters,” is a prominent medicinal plant belonging to the Acanthaceae family. It is indigenous to South Asian countries such as India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand, and is widely cultivated in other regions including China and Southeast Asia. The plant is renowned for its bitter taste and has been utilize extensively in traditional medicine systems like Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and Thai medicine for centuries. Materials and Methods: The current research emphasized on exploring the inhibitory perspectives of phytochemicals present in A. paniculata such as andrographolide (1), bis-andrographolide (2), carvacrol (3), eugenol (4), α-guaiene (5), wogonin (6), oroxylin A (7), chlorogenic acid (8), myristic acid (9), caffeic acid (10), hentriacontane (11), triacontane (12), ninandrographolide (13), 14-deoxyandrographolide (14), and neoxyandrographiside (15) against E. coli Topoisomerase-IV co-complexed with inhibitor (PDB ID: 3FV5) by molecular docking approach using the Schrodinger software as anti-bacterial agent by using in-silico approaches with the help of published literature on downregulation of enzyme expression and combining this information in order to recognize drug target [PDB ID: 3FV5; Crystal Structure of E. coli Topoisomerase-IV co-complexed with inhibitor]. Result: The in silico studies revealed that the phytoconstituents successfully inhibited bacterial topoisomerase at varied degree, which suggested plausible utilization as antimicrobial. Conclusion: This leads to the ultimate conclusion inhibiting E. coli topoisomerase-IV is the key to solving all naturally occurring problems, which will aid humanity in overcoming difficult circumstances.
EFFECT OF Na2O ON THE ENHANCEMENT OF ELECTRICAL CONDUCTIVITY, STRUCTURAL, AND OPTICAL PROPERTIES OF BORATE BASED GLASSES CONTAINING BaO AND ZnO FIXED MODIFIERS FOR SOLID STATE ELECTROLYTE APPLICATIONS
Authors: Anterbedy Jagram , Naresh Pallati , Seema Aravind , Rajesh A. , Kumar K. Santosh , Thalari Gangadhar
Published: July 2024

A glass series synthesized with composition (Na2O)x.(ZnO)10.(BaO)10.(B2O3)80-x as x=0-20mol% for the AC conductivity analysis concerning temperature and frequency. The incorporation of Na2O, results in enhancing AC conductivity up to two orders in both low frequency and high frequency. The Cole-Cole impedance plots exhibited semi-circles with a decrease in the radius, which reveals the decreasing bulk resistance values of the glass samples at higher temperatures. The results of AC conductivity and Cole-Cole plots were matched with the nearest AC conduction values. The FT-IR spectrum confirmed the role and structural variations of network modifiers due to the addition of Na2O. The optical spectroscopy resulted in an increase in cut-off, a decrease in band gaps, an increase in refractive index, and Urbach energy. The density increased & molar volume decreased with Na2O content. The higher order conductivity (10-3 ohm-1 cm-1) confirms the suitability of the glasses for battery and solid-state electrolytes.
Pengaruh Model Pembelajaran Think Talk Write Berbasis Kearifan Lokal Pada Keterampilan Menulis Puisi Siswa
Authors: Heni Purnama  , Darwin Effendi  , Fitriani Yessi
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui adanya pengaruh model pembelajaran Think Talk Write berbasis kearifan lokal terhadap keterampilan menulis puisi siswa kelas X SMK Negeri 2 Palembang. Jenis penelitian ini yakni Quasi Eksperimen dengan desain Nonequavalent control grup Design. Populasi dalam penelitian ini yaitu semua siswa kelas X TKJ 1 dan X TKJ 6 di SMK Negeri 2 Palembang yang sebanyak 56 siswa. Sampel ini memakai teknik sampling total dan teknik pengambilan sampel dimana seluruh anggota populasi di jadikan sampel semua. Sampel pada peneliti ini di bagi 2 kelompok, yaitu kelompok eksperimen dan kelompok kontrol dimana kelompok eksperimen sebanyak 28 siswa serta kelompok kontrol sebanyak 28 siswa. Instrumen yang dipakai pada peneliti yaitu, tes, observasi serta dokumentasi. Teknik analisis data pada peneitian ini memakai indentpenden sampel t-test. Taraf signifikan pada penelitian ini adalah 0,05. Kelas eksperimen yang diberi perlakuan dengan model pembelajaran think talk write dengan berbasis kearifan lokal memperoleh rata-rata prettest-posttest. Banyak prettest sebesar 54,6428 dan banyak posttest 84,6428 dengan memiliki rata kelas eksperimen prettest sebesar 1.530 dan postest sebesar 2.370, dan  kelas kontrol prettest serta posttest. Prettest sebanyak 56,4285 serta posttest sebanyak 75,35714 rata-rata presttest sebanyak 1.580 serta  posttest pada kelas kontrol sebanyak 2.110.  Hasil uji T dengan ttabel 1.672 diperoleh thitung 4.320. Bahwa  thitung > ttabel  yaitu yang artinya adanya pengaruh yang signifikan pada pemakaian model pembelajaran Think Talk Write berbasis kearifan lokal terhadap keterampilan menulis puisi siswa kelas X SMK Negeri 2 Palembang.
Representasi Perempuan dalam Lirik Lagu Nadin Amizah “Rayuan Perempuan Gila”
Authors: Zam Muhammad Ali Akbar , Utami Puspa Indah , Fitriani Yessi
Published: July 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk memperoleh pemahaman yang mendalam tentang menganalisis representasi perempuan dalam lirik lagu Nadin Amizah Rayuan Perempuan Gila. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian deskriptif kualitatif digunakan untuk menganalisis. Representasi perempuan dalam lirik lagu Rayuan Perempuan Gila. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah analisis semiotika Roland Barthes. Hasil dari penelitian menunjukkan bahwa representasi perempuan dalam lirik lagu “Rayuan Perempuan Gila” karya Nadin Amiza menggambarkan mengenai seseorang yang merasa mengalami tekanan pada kejiwaannya, dan karena hal tersebut ia memiliki rasa tidak percaya diri dan ketakutan akan ditinggalkan dalam sebuah hubungan. Rasa tidak percaya diri yang berlebih, hubungan yang toxic, kekerasan psikis, mental yang didapatkan oleh perempuan dalam sebuah hubungan seringkali menjadi sumber bagi perempuan menempatkan diri pada posisi tertindas.
Analisis Kesalahan Penggunaan Frasa dan Kata Baku Pada Papan Nama
Authors: Sugiarto  , Yessi Fitriani  , Puspa Indah Utami
Published: July 2024

Kesalahan berbahasa yakni kesalahan frasa dan kata baku sering ditemukan pada papan nama terutama di Jalan Macan Lindungan Palembang. Pada penelitian ini dapat ditemukan bahwa kesalahan berbahasa Indonesia pada papan nama di Jalan Macan Lindungan Palembang dalam bidang frasa terdapat dua kategori. Kategori pertama yakni kategori frasa terdapat 6 kasus sementara dalam bidang kata tidak baku terdapat 32 kasus. Sementara itu, penyebab kesalahan disebabkan empat hal yakni pertama kesalahan dilakukan demi menarik perhatian masyarakat sebagai target konsumen, kedua kesalahan tersebut dinilai lebih modern dan bergengsi ketiga kesalahan yang terjadi diakibatkan kata tersebut lebih umum di masyarakat, keempat bentuk kesalahan berbahasa Indonesia tersebut kerap dijumpai sehingga dianggap kata tersebutlah yang benar.
Kata Kunci: Kesalahan Berbahasa, Frasa, Kata Baku, Papan Nama
 
The Analysis of Mistakes in Using Phrases and Standard Words on Nameplate
Abstract
There is a language error on the nameplate on Jalan Macan Lindungan Palembang, namely the errors of phrases and standard words. Based on the research findings, it can be stated that there are two categories of errors in the Indonesian language on the sign on Jalan Macan Lindungan Palembang in the phrase field. The first category, namely the phrase category, contained 6 cases while in the non-standard word field there were 32 cases. Meanwhile, the cause of the error was due to four things, namely the first mistake was made to attract the attention of the public as a target consumer, the second error was considered more modern and prestigious, the third error occurred because the word was more common in society, the four forms of Indonesian language errors were often encountered so that they were considered words. that's the right one.
Keywords: Language Error, Phrases, standard words, Signboard
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