bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Influence of Psychological Factors in Implementing the Adapted Communicative Approach to Teach English Language in Khoms/Libya (The case Study of Libyan High Schools in Khoms)
Authors: Ahmed Milad Abdurahman , Rukmini Dwi , Anggani Dwi , Hartono Rudi
Published: November 2024

Adapting the communicative approach means modifying its principles to fit the learners' needs and goals. There are some factors affect the implementation of the adapted communicative approach to teach the English language in Libya. For example, psychological factors that affect its implementation. However, it is important to note that these factors should not be seen as obstacles or barriers to the implementation of the communicative approach. Rather, they should be respected, and the practitioners are supposed to adapt not to adopt the communicative approach, interpret learning principles, and modify the approach to develop their approach to fit the target learners' needs and goals. This study was aimed at explaining how psychological factors affect the implementation of the adapted Communicative Approach (CA) to teach English language in Libyan high schools in Khoms. This study employed a qualitative research design by involving 6 students from different gender-based high schools in Khoms city/Libya. They were asked to fill in a questionnaire to give deep explanations to how the implementation of the adapted CA psychologically influenced. The findings of this study reveals that students have had positive attitudes towards learning English and they are motivated by teachers, students do not feel shy of making mistakes and they participate in the classroom, and they prefer the student-centered classroom approach.
The development of a face recognition-based mobile application for student attendance recording
Authors: Wan Abdul Rahman Wan Fariza , Roslan Nur Athirah Syafiqah
Published: November 2024

Attendance-taking has been practised in most learning institutions, schools, colleges, and universities to monitor the students’ commitment towards their studies. The traditional way of attendance-taking is usually performed by passing a piece of paper to be signed by all the students in the class. The main drawback is proxy attendance, whereby a student can sign on behalf of their friend. Students frequently miss classes are at a higher risk of missing important information, discussions, demonstrations, and assignments, leading to knowledge gaps and hindering their overall academic progress. Additionally, traditional attendance-taking takes significant time for the paper to circulate among the students, especially in larger classrooms. This can result in wasted instructional time and disrupt the class flow. The students might be distracted, and their focus on the class material might also be disrupted. Regarding record management, paper-based attendance records can easily get misplaced, damaged, or lost. Retrieving and analysing attendance data becomes time-consuming when papers must be manually sorted. Not only that, considering the post-Covid pandemic nowadays, everyone is still expected to minimise physical contact to reduce the possibility of infection. This, however, is quite impossible if manual attendance-taking is practised because everyone needs to touch the same paper to sign the attendance. Therefore, in this project, a face recognition-based mobile application is proposed to facilitate attendance-taking while minimising the drawbacks of the traditional attendance-taking approach. The main content of this article will be based on the phases involved in the development process. The output interface of the proposed system will be presented from both lecturers’ and students’ views. Finally, this paper is ended with the system limitations and recommendations for future work.
A review of barriers and benefits for implementing computational thinking initiatives in secondary schools
Authors: Ahamad Said Nur Nadhirah , Hanafi Hafizul Fahri , Naning Fatin Hana , Mat Alim Muliyati , Dewi Ika Parma
Published: November 2024

Computational thinking (CT) has become an essential skill for students to develop in preparation for an increasingly digital world. CT is widely recognized as a fundamental literacy important for student success across disciplines. However, significant barriers exist to integrating CT initiatives in secondary grades due to packed curricula, assessments, lack of teacher preparation, and the perception of CT as an isolated skill. This narrative review aims to analyse secondary schools' major obstacles and the significant advantages they can attain in instituting computational thinking programs. A narrative analysis of recent literature synthesizes the two key themes, namely the barriers and benefits related to secondary CT integration to elucidate the necessary trade-offs, priorities, and costs to provide well-informed, equitable recommendations for implementing solutions. In summary, while the integration of CT in secondary schools is imperative for equipping students with future-ready skills, it requires addressing teacher misconceptions and structural barriers. Properly prioritized, CT literacy has the potential to revolutionize secondary education pedagogy and empower students to become proactive creators of technology.
Peran Servant Leadership dan Disiplin Kerja terhadap Kinerja Karyawan PT X
Authors: Rahayu Muji , Duma Soswati Ritonga  , Evan Jaelani  , Ridwan Herdyansyah
Published: November 2024

Penelitian ini mengkaji peran servant leadership dan disiplin kerja dalam meningkatkan kinerja karyawan di PT. X, sebuah perusahaan di bidang logistik. Sampel penelitian terdiri dari 50 karyawan yang diambil melalui teknik sampling jenuh. Data dikumpulkan menggunakan kuesioner untuk mengukur variabel-variabel tersebut. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantatitatif dengan analisis deskriptif dan verifikatif. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa servant leadership dan disiplin kerja berpengaruh positif dan signifikan, baik secara individu maupun bersamaan, terhadap kinerja karyawan. Temuan ini menunjukkan bahwa peningkatan dalam servant leadership dan disiplin kerja dapat berkontribusi pada peningkatan produktivitas dan kinerja individu di lingkungan kerja.
Chairs, buildings, teaching, outreach and social life
Authors: Downie J.R.
Published: November 2024

This article takes the arrival of John Graham Kerr (JGK) in 1902 as its starting point, but mainly examines developments and activities in the University of Glasgow’s Zoology Department and successor structures following the first 50 years (described in the set of articles titled University of Glasgow Department of Zoology 1923-1973). The topics here cover 50 years of substantial change in: (a) chairs, headships, re-organisations from department to division to institute to school; (b) the buildings, not only the original Zoology building and the many alterations it has undergone, but additional ones, some short-lived, others long-term; (c) teaching of undergraduates, including the courses delivered, how they have changed and diversified, and student numbers; (d) postgraduate education, both research degrees and taught masters, including numbers; (e) outreach - taking Zoology outwith the University, an activity JGK pioneered; (f) social life: being a member of Glasgow Zoology is not all work! Specific aspects of Glasgow Zoology, especially research themes, are covered in a subsequent set of short articles.
The Department of Zoology and the Hunterian Zoology Museum
Authors: Reilly M.
Published: November 2024

An account is given of The Hunterian zoology collections, focusing on their history, development, management, care and uses in teaching, research and exhibition from John Graham Kerr’s time, in the early 1900s, to the present day. Over their 260-year existence, these collections have been housed in two cities and five different premises, and their curation and care has variously been shared between the Department of Zoology (formerly, in the 19th century, Natural History) and The Hunterian. John Graham Kerr passionately believed in the utility of museum specimens to support teaching in natural history. To this end, he ensured that a fine museum gallery with beautifully laid-out informative displays was a central feature of the new Zoology Building when it opened in 1923. One hundred years later, the profile of, access to, and use of the zoology collections are flourishing and the Zoology Museum retains its position as a valued teaching, learning and social space for Zoology, the wider university, and the public audience.
Assessing the accuracy and readability of ChatGPT-4 and Gemini in answering oral cancer queries—an exploratory study
Authors: Diniz-Freitas Márcio , López-Pintor Rosa María , Santos-Silva Alan Roger , Warnakulasuriya Saman , Diz-Dios Pedro
Published: November 2024

Aim: This study aims to evaluate the accuracy and readability of responses generated by two large language models (LLMs) (ChatGPT-4 and Gemini) to frequently asked questions by lay persons (the general public) about signs and symptoms, risk factors, screening, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and survival in relation to oral cancer.
Methods: The accuracy of each response given in the two LLMs was rated by four oral cancer experts, blinded to the source of the responses. The accuracy was rated as 1: complete, 2: correct but insufficient, 3: includes correct and incorrect/outdated information, and 4: completely incorrect. Frequency, mean scores for each question, and overall were calculated. Readability was analyzed using the Flesch Reading Ease and the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level (FKGL) tests. Results: The mean accuracy scores for ChatGPT-4 responses ranged from 1.00 to 2.00, with an overall mean score of 1.50 (SD 0.36), indicating that responses were usually correct but sometimes insufficient. Gemini responses had mean scores ranging from 1.00 to 1.75, with an overall mean score of 1.20 (SD 0.27), suggesting more complete responses. The Mann-Whitney U test revealed a statistically significant difference between the models’ scores (p = 0.02), with Gemini outperforming ChatGPT-4 in terms of completeness and accuracy. ChatGPT generally produces content at a lower grade level (average FKGL: 10.3) compared to Gemini (average FKGL: 12.3) (p = 0.004). Conclusions: Gemini provides more complete and accurate responses to questions about oral cancer that lay people may seek answers to compared to ChatGPT-4, although its responses were less readable. Further improvements in model training and evaluation consistency are needed to enhance the reliability and utility of LLMs in healthcare settings.
Emphysematous pancreatitis: Diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis
Authors: Cao Li-Jun , Lu Zhong-Hua , Zhang Pin-Jie , Yang Xiang , Yu Wei-Li , Sun Yun
Published: November 2024

BACKGROUND

Emphysematous pancreatitis (EP) is a rare, severe form of acute necrotizing pancreatitis characterized by gas in pancreatic or peripancreatic tissue, with a high mortality rate.

AIM

To assess the diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes of EP through a series of case studies.

METHODS

This case series was conducted in intensive care units at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University. Patients were included if they were diagnosed with pancreatic necrosis and gas via computed tomography from June 2018 to June 2024. Patients were categorized into early and late EP groups based on the timing of the appearance of the bubble sign and into extensive and common types based on the distribution range of the bubble sign. The data recorded included sex, age, aetiology, Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II score, Sequential Organ Failure Assessment score, Bedside Index for Severity in Acute Pancreatitis score, subtype, gas distribution extent, aetiological diagnostic basis, pathogen categories, intervention measures, and prognosis.

RESULTS

Among the 15 patients, 66.7% had a biliary aetiology and extensive type of EP, 47.1% had early-onset EP, and 73.3% had confirmed aetiological evidence [6 based on bacterial culture, 4 based on both routine culture and next-generation sequencing (NGS), and 1 solely based on NGS]. The common pathogens were Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae . Six patients survived. Among the 2 patients who did not undergo percutaneous drainage or surgical treatment, 1 survived. Of the 6 patients who underwent percutaneous drainage, 2 survived, 2 survived after subsequent surgery, and 2 died without surgery. Among the 6 patients who underwent surgery alone, 5 died and 1 survived. Among the early-onset EP patients, 4 survived; among the late-onset EP patients, 2 survived. Among the common EP types, 4 survived; among the extensive EP types, only 1 survived.

CONCLUSION

The mortality rate among patients with EP is considerable, and NGS enhances pathogen identification accuracy. Despite the debate on conservative vs surgical management, the STEP-UP strategy remains viable. Aggressive antimicrobial therapy, early percutaneous catheter drainage, and other minimally invasive interventions, along with delayed surgical intervention, may improve patient prognosis.
Establishment of a chronic biliary disease mouse model with cholecystoduodenal anastomosis for intestinal microbiome preservation
Authors: Jang Yunseon , Kim Jung Yeon , Han Song Yeon , Park Arum , Baek So Jeong , Lee Gyurim , Kang Jihee , Ryu Hyewon , Kim Seok-Hwan
Published: November 2024

BACKGROUND

Chronic biliary disease, including cholangitis and cholecystitis, is attributed to ascending infection by intestinal bacteria. Development of a mouse model for bile duct inflammation is imperative for the advancement of novel therapeutic approaches. Current models fail to replicate the harmful bacterial influx to the biliary tract observed in humans and spread of inflammation to the liver. Therefore, we aimed to establish an animal model of biliary disease that faithfully replicates the mechanisms of human diseases.

AIM

To establish a cholecystoduodenal anastomosis model capable of mimicking the mechanisms of ascending infection and inflammation observed in human biliary diseases.

METHODS

We established a mouse biliary disease model by directly connecting the gallbladder and duodenum, enabling ascending infection into the biliary tract without traversing the sphincter of Oddi.

RESULTS

In the cholecystoduodenal anastomosis mouse model, we observed impaired epithelial structure, wall thickening, and macrophage recruitment in the gallbladder. Despite the absence of postoperative antibiotics, we detected no changes in serum proinflammatory cytokine levels, indicating no systemic inflammation. Moreover, patency between the gallbladder and duodenum was confirmed via common bile duct ligation. Injection of patient-derived pathogenic bacteria into bile duct-ligated mice led to ascending infection, which significantly increased proinflammatory cytokine mRNA expression in the liver, duodenum, and ileum. These results indicate that our mouse model exhibited a direct connection between the gallbladder and duodenum, leading to ascending infection and closely mimicking the clinical features of biliary diseases observed in humans.

CONCLUSION

The cholecystoduodenal anastomosis mouse model is an effective chronic biliary disease model with significant relevance in the development of microbiome-based therapies for the prevention and treatment of biliary disease.
Municipal Law Enforcement Agencies: Concept And Practice Of Implementation In Ukraine
Authors:   Leonid Yuzkov Khmelnytskyi University of Management and Law, LYTVYNENKO Iryna
Published: November 2024

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EFFECTIVENESS OF ORGANIZING PHYSICS LABORATORY LESSONS AND DEMONSTRATION OF EXPERIMENTS
Authors:   Jizzakh State Pedagogical University, teacher of the department ", Bakhtiyarovna Kosimova Yanglish ,   Physics and its teaching methods",   , Uzbekistan
Published: November 2024

Scientific information has always been verified and based on practice and experience. Physics, on the other hand, expresses information about phenomena in the material world through experience. Therefore, the most effective way to check theoretical information is conducting experiments and laboratory training. In the article, special attention is paid to the main methodological approaches to the effective organization of laboratory classes, the fact that experimental demonstrations are based on scientific innovations, as well as the role of laboratory work in the formation of scientific research and practical skills in students.
EMPOWERING INDEPENDENT LEARNING THROUGH ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY: A QUANTITATIVE STUDY ON ITS IMPACT FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Authors:   MBBS, PgCertLMH, MPH, PhD, FHEA, FRSPH Department of Health, Wellbeing and Social Care, Global Banking School/Oxford Brookes University, Birmingham, United Kingdom, Obohwemu Dr. Kennedy Oberhiri ,   PENKUP Research Institute, Birmingham, United Kingdom
Published: November 2024

BACKGROUND The integration of assistive technologies in educational settings offers a promising avenue to enhance the learning experience for students with disabilities. These technologies, including voice recognition software, screen readers, and customizable learning management systems (LMS), have the potential to promote autonomy and engagement by accommodating diverse learning needs. This research will evaluate the effectiveness of these assistive technologies in supporting independent learning among these students. RESEARCH AIM The research aims to assess the usage and accessibility of assistive technologies in GBS, quantify their impact on students with disabilities, and identify the most effective technologies for enhancing learning outcomes. METHODS The study will involve surveys and performance metrics analysis among students with disabilities across various campuses of GBS. Statistical methods, including regression analysis and t-tests, will be employed to analyse the data. RESULTS Expected findings include detailed insights into assistive technology usage patterns and quantitative evidence of their impact on independent learning and academic performance. Recommendations for effective assistive technologies will be provided. CONCLUSION This research is expected to offer empirical evidence on the role of assistive technologies in supporting independent learning for students with disabilities, guiding educational institutions towards creating more inclusive environments.
Histological Study and Chemical Composition of Apium graveolens: In Vivo Antimicrobial Activity
Authors: Abdelsadok Imane , Ouldyerou Karima , Meddah Boumediene , Sonnet Pascal
Published: November 2024

The purpose of the current investigation is to evaluate the methanolic extract from Apium graveolens seeds for chemical composition and in vivo antimicrobial activity, supported by a histological study. The chemical profile of the methanolic extract was identified using high-performance liquid chromatography diode array detector analysis. The toxicity and antimicrobial effects of the methanolic extract were examined through in vivo experiments on rats weighing 220 ± 5 g. The histological study was conducted using the rats’ ileum. The methanolic extract (80%) contained sinapic acid (49.9%), ascorbic acid (25.4%), butylated hydroxyanisole acid (6.1%), and quercetin (8.2%), with a yield ratio of 11.74%. The dose of 50 mg/kg of the methanolic extract did not lead to animal lethality or toxicity symptoms. Two days after treatment, the blood cultures of all females treated with the methanolic extract at 50 mg/kg showed sterility (100%). The same result appeared on the fifth day after treatment in all males of the same group. Histopathological examination revealed normal and well-preserved architecture of the ileum in both sexes. The study concludes that the methanolic extract of Apium graveolens possesses significant antimicrobial capacity.
KEYWORDS
Anatomopathology, celery, chemical compounds, enteric infection, HPLC, rats
Veteriner Genel Cerrahi
Authors: Kayapınar Sema Dilan , Han Mehmet Cengiz , Canpolat İbrahim , Tanrısever Murat , Yener Kerem , Alakuş İbrahim , Yurtal Ziya , Alakuş Halil , Günay Cihan , Yurdakul İbrahim , Melek Şule , Orhun Ömer Tarık , Deveci Mehmet Zeki Yılmaz , İşler Cafer Tayer , Yavuz Ünal , Alakuş İbrahim , Altuğ Muhammed Enes
Published: November 2024

Veteriner Cerrahide Hastalıkların Teşhisinde Uygulanan Muayene Yöntemleri
Ali HAYAT
Görüntülü Tanı Yöntemleri
Sema Dilan KAYAPINAR, Mehmet Cengiz HAN
Asepsi ve Antisepsi
İbrahim CANPOLAT, Murat TANRISEVER
Anestezi – Narkoz
Ali HAYAT
Enjeksiyon, Ensizyon, Punksiyon, Dikiş Gereçleri ve Dikiş Yöntemleri
Kerem YENER
Kanama, Kanamanın Durdurulması, Drenaj, Pansuman ve Bandaj Uygulamaları
Kerem YENER
Operasyon Öncesi ve Sonrası Bakım
 İbrahim ALAKUŞ, Ziya YURTAL, Halil ALAKUŞ
Veteriner Cerrahide Kriyoşirurji
Ali HAYAT
Veteriner Cerrahide Lazer
Ali HAYAT
Transplantasyon Terminolojisi ve Deri Transplantasyonları
Cihan GÜNAY
Vitaminler, Hormonlar ve Enzimler
İbrahim YURDAKUL
Sıvı Sağaltımı ve Elektrolit Denge
Şule MELEK
Yangı ve Yangısal Bozukluklar
Ömer Tarık ORHUN, Mehmet Zeki Yılmaz DEVECİ
Gelişim Anomalileri ve Şekilsel Bozukluklar
Cafer Tayer İŞLER, Halil ALAKUŞ
Travmatik Bozukluklar (Lezyon) Yara
Ünal YAVUZ
Deri ve Derialtı Bağdoku Hastalıkları
Ömer Tarık ORHUN, Mehmet Zeki Yılmaz DEVECİ
Kas, Tendo ve Tendo Kılıflarının Hastalıkları
İbrahim ALAKUŞ, Muhammed Enes ALTUĞ
Sinir Dokusunun Şirurjikal Hastalıkları
Şule MELEK
Kemik ve Eklem Hastalıkları
Ünal YAVUZ
Her Yönüyle Kumar Bağımlılığı
Authors: Arslan Hatice
Published: November 2024

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LITERASI PASAR MODAL DAN INVESTASI DI LINGKUNGAN SIVITAS AKADEMIKA SURABAYA
Authors: Santoso Bambang Hadi , Dewi Mega Arisia , Agustin Sasi , Atmajawati Yayah , Ramadhani Yesa Cahayaning
Published: November 2024

Pasar modal dapat dipakai sebagai alternatif bagi masyarakat pemodal untuk melakukan investasi selain melakukan investasi pada perbankan yang dapat mengubah pola pikir masyarakat bahwa melakukan investasi bukan hanya melalui perbankan dengan cara menabung atau membuka deposito. Pengabdian kepada masyarakat kali ini merupakan kegiatan yang bertujuan memberikan pengetahuan dan pemahaman awal tentang pasar modal kepada masyarakat sivitas akademika Surabaya dengan memberikan pengetahuan dan pembekalan dasar tentang pasar modal serta memberikan pengetahuan praktis mengenai investasi dan produk–produk investasi (basic product knowledge) di pasar modal kepada sivitas akademika Surabaya. Dari hasil kegiatan ini, sivitas akademika mulai menyatakan kesediaan mereka melakukan pembukaan rekening efek (saham) sebagai tanda bahwa mereka bersedia menjadi pemodal di pasar modal, di mana mereka merupakan motor penggerak untuk menambah jumlah pemodal di pasar modal serta merupakan penggerak untuk meningkatkan nilai transaksi perdagangan efek dan meningkatkan nilai kapitalisasi pasar efek di masa-masa mendatang.
Comparative Studies of the Oral and Literary Culture in the First Century and Its Implications for African Christianity Today
Authors: Oye-Oluwafemi Femi Adetunji , Oye-Oluwafemi Oluwatobiloba Adetutu , Adebua Babatunde
Published: November 2024

This study explores the interplay between oral and literary traditions in early Christianity and contemporary African Christian practices. While early Christian communities relied heavily on oral traditions, the transition to written texts significantly shaped the formation of Christian theology and scripture. However, contemporary African Christianity continues to preserve oral traditions, particularly in worship and evangelism. By comparing these two contexts, the study highlights how Reader-Response Theory helps bridge historical and modern interpretive practices. Methodologically, the study employs textual analysis of early Christian writings and fieldwork observations of African Christian communities. Key findings show that oral traditions remain crucial for biblical engagement and theological discourse in low-literacy settings. The study recommends incorporating oral traditions into African Christian theological education to enhance faith practice.
Effect of Selected Board Attributes on Tax Aggressiveness of Quoted Insurance Companies in Nigeria
Authors: Odeh Bartholomew Ejembi , Attah Joseph Eleojo
Published: November 2024

The main objective of this study is to examine the effect of selected board attributes on tax aggressiveness of quoted insurance companies in Nigeria. Specifically, the study examines the combined effect of female directors and board financial expertise on tax aggressiveness of quoted insurance companies in Nigeria. Tax aggressiveness was measured using effective tax rate while female directors and financial expertise were measured using proportion of female directors on the board to the total number of independent directors and proportion of financial experts on the board to the total number of independent directors respectively. This study uses the longitudinal research design. The population of the study is the entire twenty-three listed companies in the Nigerian insurance sector. The sample size of twenty-two was selected after eliminating one without complete data. Data were sourced from the annual financial statements of the listed insurance companies for the period 2011-2022. To be able to examine the effect of female directors and financial expertise on tax aggressiveness, the study used panel multiple regression model for the analysis. The result of the study shows that female directors have negative and insignificant effect on tax aggressiveness. However, the study finds statistical evidence which suggests that boards financial expertise has significant effect on tax aggressiveness in the insurance sector. From the findings, it was concluded that board attributes have strong explanatory power on tax aggressiveness. The study recommends that since management could aspire to avoid more taxes, because they estimate the tax benefits too high, more external board members with accounting and corporate reporting knowledge should be admitted on the boards to curtail managerial aggressive tax planning.
Teachers’ Variables and Academic Achievement of Community Health Students in Basic Science in Cross River State
Authors: Otu Michael Abang
Published: November 2024

Many factors are attributable to the academic achievements of students among which Teachers’ variable is a major attribute. The limitations of the teacher as a supporting agent in the area of Basic Science hinder academic achievement of students in learning of Basic Sciences. The quality of instructions from the teacher at all levels of education determines the acquisition of competencies necessary for self-reliance and effective service delivery. The teacher’s attitude to work, knowledge of subject matter and instructional competence have a relationship with students’ academic achievements. The poor quality of students’ academic quality among community health students’ in Basic Sciences in CrossRiver State may be as a result of these variables. This study therefore examined Teachers’ variable and academic achievement of community health students’ in Basic Sciences in Cross River State. To achieve the purpose of this study, four (4)specific objectives were raised to guide the study, which were then converted to  four (4) research questions and transformed to research hypotheses. Related literatures we reviewed in line with the variables of the study. The study adopted correlationalresearch design, which is a non-experimental approach between a set of variables and naturally cannot be manipulated. The research area is Cross River State, Nigeria. The target population of study was year 1 Community Health students. Sample of study was415 students randomly selected from ten schools for the 2023/2024 academic session. The instrument employed was questionnaire designed by the researcher. Cronbach Alpha reliability method was used to determine the reliability estimate of the instrument which range from 0.73 to 0.81. Data was analysed using Multiple Linear regression.The findings of the study revealed that all teachers’variables had significant positive relationship with students’ academic performance in Basic Sciences in Cross River State. It was recommended among others that teachers should adopt positive attitudetowards their teaching profession especially in secondary schools.
Slip Resistance (Friction) and Safe Walk Characteristics of Selected Shoe Soles on Floor Tiles in Nigeria
Authors: Abere J. O. , Ojo A. A. , Odeyale T. J. , Odeyale T. J. , Ogunsanya A. O , Ibinaiye J. S.
Published: November 2024

Slip-related accidents represent a significant public safety concern, particularly in environments where flooring may be exposed to various contaminants. This research investigates the slip resistance characteristics of selected shoe soles on different types of local floor tiles, employing the British Pendulum Tester (BPT) under diverse conditions, including: dry, sandy, wet, soapy, and oily surfaces. The study aims to provide quantitative data on friction coefficients to comprehensively assess the performance of different shoe sole and tile combinations. The results indicate varying levels of slip resistance across the tested combinations, with some shoe soles demonstrating superior performance under specific conditions. For instance, Poly-Urethane soles consistently showed higher friction coefficients in both dry and contaminated conditions, suggesting their suitability for environments prone to slip hazards. Conversely, certain tiles exhibited lower slip resistance when exposed to water and oily substances, highlighting the need for careful selection of both footwear and flooring materials in safety-critical applications. The findings underscore the importance of considering environmental factors in evaluating footwear performance, providing practical implications for improving safety standards in public and private spaces. The data generated from this research can inform recommendations for better footwear design, floor tile selection, and maintenance practices to mitigate slip hazards effectively. This study emphasizes the significance of evidence-based approaches in enhancing slip resistance standards, advocating for ongoing research and industry collaboration to ensure continuous improvement in safety protocols.
Creating a professional model of a teacher-musician: theoretical foundations and experience in the practical embodiment of the image
Authors: Naumova Natalya Borisovna
Published: November 2024

a professional model is a structure that the author of the article considers as an opportunity to create and generalize characteristics of the activity of a music teacher that are important for the profession of “musician”. In the model, information comes to the fore that is associated with the prospect of continuous renewal and improvement of personal qualities. The professional model is figuratively designated by G.M. Tsypin as a “personality profile”. Modeling the activities of a teacher-musician is associated with a certain generalization of problems of a scientific and practical nature. There is a clear demarcation between the “perceived” image of a musician and the “desired” standard. The image of a teacher-musician in the model should consist of interconnected components, forming a certain integrity. The author of the article gives the formula for a “professional image”, inviting the teacher to solve it by answering a number of questions.
An Analysis of Society Attitude Toward Disable People
Authors: Batool Sadia , Raheem Salma
Published: November 2024

Disabilities may include long term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory problem which in interaction with various barrier which may stop their full and affective participation in society. Disability is Damage condition of the body parts and mind, which create hurdles in their daily activities and restrict participation with the other people. The negative attitude built negative society. Negative behavior lead to discourage, lower isolation and self-confidence and as a result negative health impact and thought as a burden on society. Positive attitude shows that people have more knowledge and they accept their disability which effect their behavior. Disable people need support and recognizing their talent to meet their basic goals. This study was conducted in district Bhakkar. University of Sargodha sub campus Bhakkar was selected for study. Simple random sampling technique was used for selection of the respondent. This study based on quantitative research design. In this study questionnaire was conducted as a tool of data collection because majority of respondent literate. Researcher was collected data from the 128 respondent and the selected age of respondent was above from 18 year. The independent variable society attitude shows a positive and statistically strong significant relation with the dependent variable which is disable people. There is a positive (p<.05) and strong value among the variables. In this study “an analysis of society’s attitude towards disabled people” we studied that negative attitudes effect disabled people and positive attitudes give positivity in disabled people. Positivity increase their strength, power to do something and increase their morals. At the other hand negative attitudes discourage them, decreases lower isolation and self-confidence. Further study may need to enhance the rights of disabled people. Identifying the practice of educational facilities for disable people. More research is needed in Pakistan on the disabilities studies content.
İLK TRİMESTER SERUM İNFLAMATUAR MARKERLARINI KULLANARAK GEBELİK KOLESTAZINI ÖNGÖREBİLİR MİYİZ?
Authors: Konukcu Birsen , Karabulut Tuğba
Published: November 2024

Amaç: Gebelik kolestazı maternal ve fetal etkilerinden dolayı ciddi bir hastalıktır. Hastalık geliştikten sonra tedaviden ziyade erken tanı ve öngörme üzerine çeşitli çalışmalar yapılmaktadır. Biz de bu amaçla ilk trimester hemogram inflamatuar markerlarından ve karaciğer fonksiyonlarını gösteren markerlardan, gebelik kolestazını öngörebilmek adına bir çalışma tasarladık:
Gereç ve Yöntem : Son iki yılda kliniğimize başvuran gebelik kolestazı olguları (n:31) ve benzer sayı (n: 31) ve demografik özelliklerdeki kontrol grubu çalışmaya dahil edilmiştir. Retrospektif olarak laboratuvar verileri ve doğum sayıları incelenmiş ve analiz edilmiştir.
Bulgular: Vaka ve kontrol grubunun ilk trimesterda verdiği kan sonuçları incelendiğinde MPV, RDW % AST, ALT, APRI, AARI değerleri arasında istatistiki anlamlı sonuçlar elde edilmiştir. MPV, AST, ALT VE APRI değerleri kolestaz grubunda daha yüksek bulunurken, RDW% ve AARI değerleri kontrol grubunda daha yüksek bulunmuştur.
Sonuç: Artmış MPV, AST, ALT VE APRI değerleri ve azalmış RDW% ve AARI değerleri, kolestaz ile ilişkilidir ve ICP için tanı algoritmasına kullanışlı eklemeler olabilir. Sorumlu altta yatan moleküler patojenik mekanizmaları değerlendirmek için daha büyük çalışmalara ihtiyaç vardır.
HİSTERESKOPİ YAPILAN İNFERTİL HASTALARDA GEBELİK SONUÇLARI
Authors: Kayaalp Hüseyin , Öcal Aydın , Fındık Fatih Mehmet , İçen Mehmet Sait
Published: November 2024

Amaç: Primer, sekonder infertilite tanısı ile başvuran, konjenital veya edinsel uterin pataoloji tespit edilen olgularda histeroskopik onarım sonrası gebelik sonuçlarının incelenmesidir.
Gereç ve Yöntem: Bu çalışmada Ocak 2011-Aralık 2014 tarihleri arasında Dicle Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Kadın Hastalıkları ve Doǧum Kliniǧine primer, sekonder infertilite nedeni ile başvuran hastalara H/S yapıldı. Operasyon esnasında herhangi bir konjenital veya edinsel intrauterin patolojisi olan hastalara müdahale edildi. Müdahale edilen 52 hastaya hastane arşiv kayıtlarından elde edilen telefon numaraları aranarak ulaşıldı. Yapılan klinik çalışmayla ilgili bilgi verilip sözlü onamları alındı. Hastaların operasyon öncesi ve sonrası yaş, gravide, parite, yaşayan çocuk ve diǧer demografik yapılarıyla ilgili sorular soruldu. Bu hastaların tamamına önce diagnostik L/S ve H/S yapıldı. Ardından patoloji olduǧu izlenen hastalara operatif H/S ile müdahale edildi. Ardından operasyon sonrası gebelik sonuçları deǧerlendirldi.
Bulgular: Primer infertil (PI) %46’ı (n=24) idi. Sekonder infertil (SI) %54’ü (n=28) idi. PI’de gebelik izlenmedi. SI’de ise 65 gebelik izlendi. Bu gebeliklerin%69.23’ü (n=45) spontan abortustu,%10,76’ı (n=7) preterm, %20’i (n=13) term doǧumdu. SI’de hasta başına düşen canlı doǧum oranı %53,5’di. PI’de operasyon sonrası 17 gebelik tespit edildi. Operasyon sonrası PI’de hasta başına canlı doǧum oranı %58,3’tü. Bu gebeliklerin %11,7’si (n=2) spontan abortus, %11,7’si (n=2) preterm doǧum, %76,4’ü (n=13) term doǧumdu. SI’de ise operasyon sonrası 31 gebelik tespit edildi. Operasyon sonrası SI’de hasta başına canlı doǧum oranı %67,8’di. Bu gebeliklerin %32’si (n=10) spontan abortus, %12,9’u (n=4) preterm doǧum, %54,8’i (n=17) term doǧumdu.
Sonuç: Uterin kaviteye konjenital veya edinsel bir patoloji nedeni ile müdahale edilen infertil hastalarda operatif H/S sonrası hastaların spontan abortus sayıları azalırken term doǧum ve canlı doǧum sayısında artışlar izlendi.
PENGARUH KURIKULUM MERDEKA, EFIKASI DIRI DAN KOMPETENSI PROFESIONAL TERHADAP KINERJA GURU DENGAN KEPUASAN KERJA SEBAGAI VARIABEL INTERVENING DI SEKOLAH MENENGAH ATAS LEBAK BANTEN
Authors: M. Muslim  , Muhammad Arifin  , Samudi
Published: November 2024

Performance is a core aspect for the birth of the goals and functions of education or learning in schools. Meanwhile, teacher performance is strongly influenced by several components or factors, including: independent curriculum, self-efficacy and professional competence and job satisfaction. This research aims to examine and analyze the influence of the independent curriculum, job satisfaction and professional competence with self-efficacy as an intervening variable. The research sample consisted of 100 respondents. This research approach uses quantitative survey research, and data collection techniques use observation, questionnaires, documentation and literature. The results of this research show that: Hypothesis 1 is accepted, the independent curriculum has an effect on job satisfaction. Hypothesis 2 is accepted, self-efficacy influences job satisfaction. Hypothesis 3 is accepted, professional competence influences job satisfaction. Hypothesis 4 is accepted, the independent curriculum influences teacher performance. Hypothesis 5 is accepted, self-efficacy influences teacher performance, Hypothesis 6 is accepted, professional competence influences teacher performance. Hypothesis 7 is accepted, job satisfaction influences teacher performance. Hypothesis 8 is accepted, the independent curriculum indirectly influences teacher performance. Hypothesis 9 is accepted, self-efficacy indirectly influences teacher performance.  Hypothesis 10 is accepted, professional competence indirectly influences teacher performance.
Searching for GEMS: TOI-6383Ab, a Giant Planet Transiting an M3-dwarf Star in a Binary System*
Authors: Bernabò Lia Marta , Kanodia Shubham , Cañas Caleb I. , Cochran William D. , Csizmadia Szilárd , Mahadevan Suvrath , Stefánsson Gudhmundur , Gupta Arvind F. , Monson Andrew , Kobulnicky Henry A. , Larsen Alexander K. , Cotter Ethan G. , Birkholz Alexina , Swaby Tera N. , Zeimann Gregory , Bender Chad F. , Diddams Scott A. , Libby-Roberts Jessica E. , Lin Andrea S. J. , Ninan Joe P. , Rauer Heike , Reji Varghese , Robertson Paul , Roy Arpita , Schwab Christian
Published: November 2024

We report on the discovery of a transiting giant planet around the 3500 K M3-dwarf star TOI-6383A located 172 pc from Earth. It was detected by the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite and confirmed by a combination of ground-based follow-up photometry and precise radial velocity measurements. This planet has an orbital period of ∼1.791 days, a mass of 1.040 ± 0.094 M

J
, and a radius of

1.008

−
0.033

+
0.036

R

J

, resulting in a mean bulk density of

1.26

−
0.17

+
0.18

g cm−3. TOI-6383A has an M dwarf companion star, TOI-6383B, which has a stellar effective temperature of T
eff ∼ 3100 K and a projected orbital separation of 3126 au. TOI-6383A is a low-mass dwarf star hosting a giant planet and is an intriguing object for planetary evolution studies due to its high planet-to-star mass ratio. This discovery is part of the Searching for Giant Exoplanets around M-dwarf Stars (GEMS) Survey, intending to provide robust and accurate estimates of the occurrence of GEMS and the statistics on their physical and orbital parameters. This paper presents an interesting addition to the small number of confirmed GEMS, particularly notable since its formation necessitates massive, dust-rich protoplanetary discs and high accretion efficiency (>10%).
Evidence for Type Ib/c Origin of the Supernova Remnant G292.0+1.8
Authors: Narita Takuto , Uchida Hiroyuki , Vink Jacco , Katsuda Satoru , Umeda Hideyuki , Yoshida Takashi , Sato Toshiki , Matsunaga Kai , Tsuru Takeshi Go
Published: November 2024

Circumstellar material (CSM) produced by mass loss from massive stars (≳10 M
⊙) through strong stellar winds or binary stripping provides rich information for understanding progenitors of core-collapse supernova remnants. In this paper we present a grating spectroscopy of a Galactic SNR G292.0+1.8, which is claimed to be a Type Ib/c remnant in a binary system according to recent studies. If G292.0+1.8 had experienced a strong mass-loss via binary interactions before its explosion, an oxygen-rich material produced in the He-burning layer is expected to be observed in the central belt-like structure formed by shock-heated CSM. Using the Reflection Grating Spectrometer onboard XMM-Newton, we detect N vii Lyα line (0.50 keV) for the first time in G292.0+1.8 and find that the abundance ratio of nitrogen to oxygen is significantly lower (N/O = 0.5 ± 0.1) than the solar value. This low N/O suggests that the progenitor of G292.0+1.8 experienced strong mass-loss and ended up as a Wolf–Rayet star exposing the He-burning layer at the presupernova. Comparing our result and the evolution models of single stars and binaries, we conclude that the progenitor of G292.0+1.8 experienced strong enough mass-loss to occur a Type Ib/c supernova. Our finding is another crucial piece of evidence for a stripped-envelope supernova such as Type Ib/c as the origin of G292.0+1.8.
Dynamics of a Galaxy at z > 10 Explored by JWST Integral Field Spectroscopy: Hints of Rotating Disk Suggesting Weak Feedback
Authors: Xu Yi , Ouchi Masami , Yajima Hidenobu , Fukushima Hajime , Harikane Yuichi , Isobe Yuki , Nakajima Kimihiko , Nakane Minami , Ono Yoshiaki , Umeda Hiroya , Yanagisawa Hiroto , Zhang Yechi
Published: November 2024

We investigate the dynamics of GN-z11, a luminous galaxy at z = 10.60, carefully analyzing the public deep integral field spectroscopy (IFS) data taken with the JWST NIRSpec integral field unit. While the observations of the IFS data originally targeted an He ii clump near GN-z11, we find that the C iii] λ
λ1907, 1909 emission from ionized gas at GN-z11 is bright and spatially extended significantly beyond the point-spread function (PSF). The spatially extended C iii] emission of GN-z11 shows a velocity gradient with red- and blueshifted components in the north and south directions, respectively, which cannot be explained by the variation of the [C iii] λ1907/C iii] λ1909 line ratios. Assuming the velocity gradient is produced by disk rotation, we perform forward modeling with GalPak3D, including the effects of PSF smearing and line blending, and obtain a rotation velocity of

v

rot

=

257

−
117

+
138

km s−1, a velocity dispersion of

σ

v

=

91

−
32

+
18

km s−1, and a ratio of

v

rot

/

σ

v

=

2.83

−
1.41

+
1.82

. The v
rot/σv
value would suggest a rotation-dominated disk existing at z > 10, albeit with large uncertainties. The rotation velocity agrees with those of numerical simulations predicting a rotating disk formed in the early Universe under the conditions of mass compaction and weak feedback. While the velocity gradient is consistent with the rotating-disk solution, we recognize that galactic outflows can also explain the velocity gradient, as well as the extended morphology and the high velocity dispersion found in the outskirts. Higher-signal-to-noise-ratio and higher-resolution data are necessary to conclude the physical origin of the velocity gradient in GN-z11.
PGC 44685: A Dwarf Star-forming Lenticular Galaxy with a Wolf–Rayet Population
Authors: Lu Shiying , Gu Qiusheng , Gao Yulong , Shi Yong , Zhou Luwenjia , García-Benito Rubén , Li Xiangdong , Cui Jiantong , Li Xin , Long Liuze , Chen Zhengyi
Published: November 2024

Lenticular galaxies (S0s) are formed mainly from the gas stripping of spirals in the cluster. But how S0s form and evolve in the field is still in need of being resolved. Based on spatially resolved observations from the optical Hispanic Astronomical Center in Andalusia 3.5 m telescope with the PPAK Integral Field Spectroscopy instrument and Northern Extended Millimeter Array, we study a dwarf (M
* < 109
M
⊙) S0, PGC 44685, with triple star-forming regions in the central region, namely, A, B, and C, respectively. In northwest region C, we clearly detect the spectral features of Wolf–Rayet (W-R) stars and quantify the W-R population by stacking spectra with high W-R significance. Most of the molecular gas is concentrated in region C(W-R), and there is diffuse gas around regions A and B. The W-R region possesses the strongest intensities of Hα, CO(1–0), and 3 mm continuum, indicating its ongoing violent star formation (gas depletion timescale ≲25 Myr) with tentative hundreds (<500) km s−1 of stellar winds accompanied by the W-R phase. Most (∼96%) of the three star-forming regions show relatively low-metallicity distributions, suggesting possible (minor) accretions of metal-poor gas that trigger the subsequent complex star formation in a field S0 galaxy. We speculate that PGC 44685 will become quiescent in less than 30 Myr if there is no new molecular gas to provide raw materials for star formation. The existence of this dwarf star-forming S0 presents an example of star formation in the low-mass/metallicity S0 galaxy.
The Milky Way Bar Potential Constrained by the Kinematics of SiO Maser Stars in BAaDE Survey
Authors: Xia Tian-Ye , Shen Juntai , Li Zhi , Feng Huai-jin , Sjouwerman Loránt O. , Pihlström Ylva M. , Lewis Megan O. , Stroh Michael C.
Published: November 2024

We introduce a novel method that utilizes the longitude–velocity (l − v) envelope to constrain the Milky Way (MW) bar potential. Previous work used the l − v diagram to explain the distribution of the observed high-velocity stars. We successfully reproduce their results but find that their method is limited to only one type of periodic orbits. In contrast, we propose that the l − v envelope provides much more comprehensive constraints. We compare the properties of test particles in the M. Portail et al. MW potential model (P17) with the observed SiO maser stars from the Bulge Asymmetries and Dynamical Evolution (BAaDE) survey. We find that the l − v envelope generated by the bar potential demonstrates reasonable agreement with the observational data, albeit with slight discrepancies near the Galactic center. The inconsistencies suggest that the P17 potential yields a lower central rotation curve, a slightly larger quadrupole strength, or a possibly underestimated pattern speed. We also adopt an updated version of the P17 potential with a modified central mass component proposed by G. H. Hunter et al. (H24). The fitting of the l − v envelope suggests that the H24 potential does not completely address the existing challenges and may hint at a possible underestimation of the central bar mass. Our study demonstrates that the l − v envelope can be used as a valuable tool for constraining the Galactic potential and provides insights into the MW bar potential.