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»Mojster besede« za tretje tisočletje: nova razstava v spominski hiši Otona Župančiča Vinica
Authors: Dović Marijan
Published: September 2024

The article presents the new principal exhibition entitled “Župančič – A Master of Words”, which was set up as part of the renovation of the Oton Župančič Memorial House in Vinica (2014–2015). Dedicated to Oton Župančič (1878–1949), one of the most important Slovenian poets and translators, the exhibition was set up by literary historian Marijan Dović and architect Jurij Kocuvan. It seeks to employ new approaches, media and technology to present Župančič’s versatile literary mastery to various types of visitors, from children to connoisseurs. The visitor is guided through three thematic sections: “Children’s Poetry and Bela Krajina”, “Župančič’s Drawing Room” and “Life and Work”. Among the achievements of the new layout are the fresh audio interpretations of Župančič’s poems, a new documentary film, an attractive audio and video design, and an outdoor playground that includes a beehive with Župančič’s famous riddles. The exhibition is set up bilingually (in Slovenian and English) and is thus available to foreigners for the first time.
Zloženke med skladnjo in leksikologijo: pretvarjanje skladenjskih razmerij v medponski morfem
Authors: Štumberger Saška
Published: September 2024

The syntactical relations in compounds are most clearly revealed in deverbal compounds in which, when involving a transformation into an infixal morpheme, the following syntactical relations can be recognised: rection, subject-predicator agreement, combination of verb and noun with no case expressed, and word combinations with a predicative modifier. In nominal compounds, the infixal morpheme can be the result of a transformation of a subordinate or coordinate syntactical relation. The research material indicates a far greater presence of subordinate compounds. A German study of our understanding of nominal compounds shows that, in denominal compound nouns, there are no clear criteria for distinguishing between coordinate and subordinate compounds. Research on whether Slovenian speakers distinguish between coordinate and subordinate nominal compounds has not been carried out; however, the lack of consistency in specialised literature, orthographies, dictionaries and texts demonstrates that the distinction between coordinate and subordinate compounds is less strict than conveyed in current language manuals.
Ladislav Hrovat in začetki obravnave latinske skladnje v slovenščini
Authors: Hriberšek Matej
Published: September 2024

The article presents the contribution of classical philologist Franciscan Ladislav Hrovat to the field of Slovenian and Latin syntax. Hrovat was one of the first Slovenian students of classical philology at the then newly founded Department for Classical Philology at the University of Vienna. Also a student of Slavonic Studies, he was particularly interested in the grammatical problems of Slovenian and Latin, especially in the syntax of both languages. The result of his endeavours was the publication of a number of articles in which he took special interest in various grammatical problems of Latin and Slovenian. His articles about the grammatical problems of Latin, especially Latin syntax, are pioneering contributions to the field of Latin grammar in Slovenia. The pinnacle of Hrovat’s work as a grammarian of Latin was his Latin Grammar for Slovenian Youth (Latinska slovnica za slovensko mladež). Published in 1874, it was the first Latin grammar written in Slovenian.
Položaj slovenskega govora skozi prizmo stavčne fonetike – aktualizacija opisa osnovnih besedilnofonetičnih parametrov
Authors: Tivadar Hotimir
Published: September 2024

In the article, we explain and supplement the basic characteristics of Slovenian prosody (sentence phonetics) with new knowledge and research. We have conceived the basic textual phonetic parameters and phonetics as a special linguistic discipline that contributes to a better implementation of spoken texts. We critically discuss research by Toporišič and the normative principles of the Slovenian language, which have influenced the formation of contemporary Slovenian linguistics and public speech.
Pripovedi spolnih manjšin v Sloveniji po letu 2000
Authors: Zupan Sosič Alojzija
Published: September 2024

Twenty-nine narrative books written by sexual/gender minorities have been published in Slovenia since 2000. The present study analyses just one text by each of the following authors: Brane Mozetič, Nataša Sukič, Suzana Tratnik, Gojmir Polajnar (Boris Pintar), Urška Sterle, Jedrt Lapuh Maležič, Vesna Lemaić, Teja Oblak and Nina Dragičević. An interpretative analytical approach combined with the starting points of gay and lesbian studies and queer theory found the following novelties in the LGBTQ narrative of the new millennium: the dominance of lesbian topics, the emergence of transsexual characters, the erosion of victimisation, and subversion as modernisation of the narrative level.
Vloga slovenščine kot prvega jezika pri poučevanju nemščine kot drugega/tretjega jezika
Authors: Leskovec Mojca
Published: September 2024

In the history of foreign language didactics, the role of the first language in teaching further languages has been overlooked for a long time. In modern foreign language classrooms, however, it has found its place again, as such classrooms follow didactic-methodological principles, including plurilingualism. The main goal of foreign language teaching is the development of communicative competence, which, according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, is formed through the interrelation and interaction of all of the languages one has learned. Slovenian syllabi for German foresee the integration of the first language. The aim of a survey conducted among Slovenian teachers of German was to determine how often they integrate Slovenian as a first language of the majority into German-as-a-second/third-language classrooms and for what purpose. Most of the teachers defined the frequency as low. Two-thirds of the participants include Slovenian for comparative analysis, while more than half of them use Slovenian when explaining grammar. The most common reason for not including Slovenian in German-as-a-second/third-language classrooms more often was the belief that foreign language classes should be taught in the target language.
Percepcija slovenskih sredinskih samoglasnikov pri študentih na Obali
Authors: Volk Jana
Published: September 2024

The article presents the results of tests of hearing detection and recognition of medial vowels. Students of various study programmes at the Faculty of Humanities of the University of Primorska participated in the perception test. The results acquired were compared to two studies carried out among students of Slovenian and Slavic studies in Ljubljana (Tivadar 2004) and among high school students in the Pomurje region (Huber 2006). The data obtained with the perception test were analysed according to the criteria of study programme, dialect group and gender. It was determined that students in the Slovenian Littoral have weaker abilities to recognise medial vowel quality compared to students in Ljubljana and Pomurje. The best results were observed among students of Slovenian studies and among female participants.
Obravnava folklornih obrazcev v osnovnošolskih berilih in revijah
Authors: Babič Saša
Published: September 2024

The purpose of the article is to review and present proverbs and riddles as part of folklore in primary school magazines, which are often also a didactic tool in school lessons, as well as in school readers. The analysis focuses on these materials in the children’s magazines Zmajček, Ciciban and Cicido, and in the youth magazine Pil in 2015, as well as in primary school readers for the entire period of primary school. Particular attention was devoted to units specifically intended to deal with the genre of proverbs and riddles. At least at the beginning of schooling, children are not (completely) competent in the use of figurative language and metaphorical concepts, and are still in the process of learning this use of language. It was not therefore expected that the level of use of figurative language would be high. Some folklore forms were nonetheless expected, at least as a presentation of the separate genre of proverb and riddle. However, the results of the research showed the opposite: the texts in question are mainly covered by tales, and partly by folklore songs, but even these are poorly represented, while short folklore forms are the worst represented. The findings raise the question of the extent to which the intangible heritage is truly appreciated in Slovenian society, even though it is priceless heritage: folklore forms are an important element and indicator of society, its concepts, aspects and experiences as part of the intangible cultural heritage, language and composition in folklore. At the same time, they enable the use of metaphorical expression and the figurative use of language.
Tematske poti in drugi izkustveni didaktični pristopi pri obravnavi folklornih besedil v osnovni šoli
Authors: Ivančič Kutin Barbara
Published: September 2024

The article presents modern ways of including folk tales in culture and tourism. The tourist offer often gives visitors an opportunity to become familiar with folk tales and other local/national oral heritage in situ. Thanks to its experiential effect, this approach is also effective as a didactic method for folklore texts in schools. This was also confirmed by research undertaken first in 2013 and again in 2018. Pupils from Bovec Primary School were given a questionnaire aimed at determining how well they knew the local oral storytelling tradition.
Uporaba slovenščine pri poučevanju angleščine v drugem triletju osnovne šole
Authors: Skubic Darija , Blaško Maša , Dagarin Fojkar Mateja
Published: September 2024

The use of the mother tongue in foreign language teaching has been highlighted in many ELT discussions in recent decades. Nowadays, the tendency in foreign language instruction is to use the mother tongue purposefully and after careful reflection; however, the criteria upon which to base mother tongue use have not been specified. The decision as to when to use the mother tongue has been left to teachers, who decide whether or not to use it depending on the learning content and the learners’ needs. The study was conducted with the help of a questionnaire that was completed by 87 English language teachers in the second cycle of primary school in Slovenia. The main aim of the study was to explore teachers’ perceptions and attitudes towards the use of Slovenian as the first or second language. The majority of the teachers who participated in the survey reported active use of the mother tongue; however, the quantity of use differs from teacher to teacher. Teachers are aware of both the positive and negative aspects of using the mother tongue in foreign language teaching, and of the problems that arise in the classroom when only the foreign language is used. A quarter of the teachers would like the English syllabus to prescribe the amount and the ways of using the mother tongue in foreign language teaching.
Iz ljubezni in zaradi ljubezni. Čustva kot vzroki človekovih odzivov v luči konstrukcij s predlogi
Authors: Będkowska-Kopczyk Agnieszka
Published: September 2024

The article examines Slovenian constructions with the causal preposition zaradi ‘because of’ and the spatial prepositions od ‘from’, iz ‘out of’, and v ‘in’ that portray emotions as an inner cause of human behaviour. It is argued that the choice of preposition is not arbitrary but determined by conceptual and pragmatic factors. The study shows that the choice of a spatial preposition depends on whether the emotion is perceived as a controllable or uncontrollable force. In contrast, the preposition zaradi ‘because of’ provides an explanation of the causal relation between the emotion and the resulting event, and can therefore be used regardless of whether the emotion is perceived as controlled or not.
Slavistika na Univerzi v Gradcu in slovenski doktorji filozofije 1870–1919
Authors: Šivic Dular Alenka
Published: September 2024

From the establishment of the first professorship in Slavic philology in 1870 and the second (with a special emphasis on Slovenian language and literature) in 1896, to the vacating of these positions after the First World War, the following Slovenian professors taught at the University of Graz: Gregor Krek (1867–1902), Vatroslav Oblak (1892–1896), Karel Štrekelj (1896–1912), Matija Murko (1902–1917) and Rajko Nahtigal (1913–1919). However, after specialising in Slavic philology, only three Slovenians earned a doctorate with a dissertation in linguistics: Jakob Sket, Anton Breznik and Fran Ramovš. Among the younger PhD holders, only Ramovš pursued an academic career, while the professional and research activity of Sket and Breznik evolved in parallel with their careers as high school teachers. Even though they lived at different times and in different social and cultural conditions, they shared an awareness of the exceptional importance of education and the development of science in one’s own language for the individual’s cultural growth and the cultural advancement of the entire community. The Slovenians who had earned their doctorates in Graz and elsewhere around 1900 matured professionally to such an extent that after the establishment of Yugoslavia in 1918, they were able to vigorously advocate the establishment of the first Slovenian university. In the long term, this university irreversibly improved the Slovenian educational landscape, opening a path to a modern knowledge-based society.
Honorarji prvega slovenskega poklicnega pisatelja
Authors: Kočnik Neža
Published: September 2024

The article presents a systematic overview of Ivan Cankar’s royalty payments with regard to the relationships he built with publishers and editors. While the main source of information about the book editions was Cankar’s own correspondence, the information about publications in periodicals originates from his editors’ balance sheets and other records. Lavoslav Schwentner represents the main publisher, followed by Ottomar Bamberg, Fran Levec, Fran S. Finžgar and Valentin Podgorec. The editors responsible for royalty payments from periodical publications are presented chronologically, that is, according to the period during which they held the editorial position. In the given table, the royalties Cankar collected from the book editions of his works are presented alongside the retail prices of the books at the time of publication. In addition to the writer receiving high royalty payments for both book editions and periodical editions, he frequently used his confidence and rhetorical skills to persuade publishers and editors to pay out advances, which he was often unable repay.
Krajnskeh modric prebujenje: začetki slovenske posvetne poezije
Authors: Dović Marijan
Published: September 2024

The article deals with the beginnings of Slovenian secular poetry from the early manuscript fragments to the death of Valentin Vodnik and Žiga Zois (1819). The turning point that marked the beginning of the continuous development of secular poetry in Slovenian was the publication of the Pisanice almanac (1779–1781) in the circle of Marko Pohlin (1735–1801) in Ljubljana. The major poets of this period are Anton Feliks Dev (1732–1786), Jurij Japelj (1744–1807), Žiga Zois (1747–1819), Anton Tomaž Linhart (1756–1795), Valentin Vodnik (1758–1819), Pavel Knobl (1765–1830), the “folk” poets Miha Andreaš (1762–1821) and Andrej Šuster-Drabosnjak (1768–1825), Štefan Modrinjak (1774–1827), Urban Jarnik (1784–1844) and Janez Nepomuk Primic (1785–1823). While some of them mainly wrote poetry for the common people (Knobl, Andreaš, Drabosnjak), for their own pleasure (Zois, Japelj) or failed to publish poems (Modrinjak, Primic), three of them in particular – Dev, Vodnik and Jarnik – can be considered poets in the modern sense of the word. A brief chronological overview attempts to incorporate recent findings about this period and, by analysing selected poetic passages, to demonstrate how the conventions characteristic of the modern literary system gradually developed and consolidated.
Kritična sporazumevalna zmožnost – osrednji koncept sodobnega pouka prvega jezika
Authors: Vogel Jerca
Published: September 2024

Since 2008, critical communicative competence has been defined as one of the central goals of teaching Slovenian as the first language, but it has not yet been sufficiently implemented in teaching practice. As one of the reasons seems to be the lack of a clear definition of this concept in Slovenian language didactics, the paper tries to define critical communicative competence. Based on the concept of key competencies and the characteristics of critical thinking, critical communicative competence is represented as a complex competence, realised as the intertwining of cognitive, linguistic and contextual competencies. It requires the speaker to be aware of the relationship between language and culture, to be capable of metacognition, and to accept ethical and social responsibility.
Jezikovna sredstva za poudarjanje stavčnih elementov v revijah in-flight
Authors: Lovec Nina
Published: September 2024

The magazines that airlines offer to passengers (in-flight magazines) reach a broad readership. The paper addresses the Slovenian Adria In-Flight Magazine and the Italian Ulisse. It presents a contrastive analysis of the word order and linguistic tools used, as well as demonstrating the usage of different patterns with which the writers emphasise certain sentences and indirectly try to influence the reader’s interests. The analysis primarily concerns the organisation of the text from the informational and semantic-pragmatic point of view, as well as from the point of view of functional sentence perspective and word order with regard to exposures or shifts to the forefront, discourse markers, and intrusion between the compound verb paradigms of the grammaticalized construction (left and right dislocation, cleft and existential sentence). The canonical word order and its variations are known to both languages, but they are not implemented equally frequently. Both languages follow the functional sentence perspective, but Slovenian achieves this mostly through word order, whereas Italian uses grammaticalized constructions in certain cases.
Izgovor črke kot jezikoslovno vprašanje do konca 19. stoletja
Authors: Horjak Luka
Published: September 2024

After the Protestant era, discrepancies arose between the written and spoken form of the Slovenian language. The most significant discrepancy concerned the pronunciation of the letter , because the phoneme /ł/ became bilabial [u̯]. Every grammarian has pointed out the discrepancies between the written and spoken form in their own way with lists of rules or exceptions. In the written form, they retain the traditional Protestant orthography. The nineteenth century saw the appearance of the first guidance for foreigners regarding the pronunciation of the letter , which recommended always pronouncing the it as [l]. The most common argument mentioned was the proximity with other Slavic languages. From the end of the nineteenth century, “reading by the letter” was prescribed for schools and was viewed as a status symbol of the bourgeoisie. This phenomenon is known as “elkanje”. However, Stanislav Škrabec opposed this prescription. His aspirations for the so-called natural pronunciation were first realised with the first Slovenian orthography Slovenski pravopis by Fran Levec in 1899. In the twenty-first century, the concept of “speech by the letter” is again gaining supporters.
Analiza slovenskih izdaj slikanic Svinjski pastir Hansa Christiana Andersena z različnimi ilustratorji
Authors: Dvornik Andreja
Published: September 2024

The paper offers an analysis of picture book publications of the fairy tale The Swineherd by Hans Christian Andersen in the Slovenian language. An attempt is made to discover connections between communication codes and changes observed in all of the publications of this picture book, which was published in eleven versions. The illustrations by Marija Lucija Stupica are closest to the Slovenian reader, as they enable the latter to easily recognise plants that grow in Slovenia and objects from the local environment (such as a wooden ratchet). The paper analyses literary time and space, as well as the literary figures introduced by the text of the translations and the illustrations. The aim is to discern the extent to which the content overlaps and is supplemented in both communication codes. The interaction between the text and the illustrations shows that the latter normally highlight the purpose of the text and supplement it in the presentation of the emotions of the literary figures, as well as literary time and space.
Pravopis čeških eksonimov za slovenska mesta in slovenskih za češka mesta
Authors: Stankovska Petra
Published: September 2024

In the present paper, we determine the development and the current state of spelling rules for writing the names of Czech cities in Slovenian and Slovenian cities in Czech. The Slovenian orthography handbook (Slovenski pravopis) contains much more systematic and useful explanations of the ways of writing the names of foreign cities, their declension and derivation from them than the equivalent Czech handbook (Pravidla českého pravopisu). By studying specific texts, we try to determine the actual situation, the needs of users, and the best solutions for writing Slovenian and Czech exonyms. By comparing the orthography handbooks of the two languages, we arrive at a suggestion on how to improve the deficient treatment, especially in Czech orthography.
Nasprotja in normativna izhodišča pri posodabljanju priročnikov knjižnega jezika
Authors: Dobrovoljc Helena
Published: September 2024

The article presents the ideological contradictions in guiding standard Slovenian, which are reflected in the inconsistent information in manuals of standard language. Generational and ideological disagreements regarding the determination of the normative basis of modern standard language are described, along with methods that ensure the agreement of linguists, who take into account both the spoken language variability and stability required for written standard language to function.
Učinkovitost komunikacije – zakaj ne z latinico? Primer japonščine
Authors: Shigemori Bučar Chikako
Published: September 2024

The Japanese mixed style of writing uses logograms, syllabaries and the Latin alphabet. Such a system has advantages and disadvantages. The article examines the Japanese writing system from the perspective of Slovenians and Europeans. The first notations of Japanese in the Latin alphabet are found in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. In later years, there were several attempts to rationalise written language in Japan, but a complete romanisation of the language or the abolition of the use of Chinese characters never occurred. Perhaps both speed and expressiveness are needed for effective communication.
Nekateri mehanizmi razvijanja bralne pismenosti na področju vzgoje in izobraževanja
Authors: Haramija Dragica , Ivanuš-Grmek Milena
Published: September 2024

This article highlights the issue of developing reading literacy in connection with revising the curriculum for kindergartens and curricula across the entire education and training vertical. It draws attention to the role of all professionals in kindergartens and schools in developing reading literacy. It also emphasizes that reading literacy is influenced by the way literacy is taught, quality teaching materials, the motivation of students for reading and appropriate strategies for working with students.
Behcet's disease-related panuveitis following COVID-19 vaccination: A case report
Authors: Lin Rou-Ting , Liu Pei-Kang , Chang Chia-Wei , Cheng Kai-Chun , Chen Kuo-Jen , Chang Yo-Chen
Published: September 2024

BACKGROUND

Behcet's disease (BD) is an inflammatory disorder known for various symptoms, including oral and genital ulcers and ocular inflammation. Panuveitis, a severe eye condition, is rare as the first sign of BD.

CASE SUMMARY

We present an unusual case of a 30-year-old man who developed panuveitis after receiving the mRNA-based coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine (Moderna). Laboratory tests ruled out infections, but he had a positive HLA-B51 result and a history of genital ulcer and oral ulcers, leading to a BD diagnosis. Treatment with corticosteroids improved his condition. Interestingly, he had another episode of panuveitis after the second mRNA vaccine dose, which also responded to corticosteroids.

CONCLUSION

This case highlights the rare onset of BD following mRNA COVID-19 vaccination, suggesting a potential link between these vaccines and BD's eye symptoms, emphasizing the importance of quick treatment in similar cases.
Pneumocystis pneumonia in stage IIIA lung adenocarcinoma with immune-related acute kidney injury and thoracic radiotherapy: A case report
Authors: Zheng Ya-Wen , Pan Jia-Chao , Wang Jin-Feng , Zhang Jian
Published: September 2024

BACKGROUND

Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) are therapeutic agents for advanced and metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with high clinical antitumor efficacy. However, immune-related adverse events occur in 20% of these patients and often requiring treatment with immunosuppressive agents, such as corticosteroids. Consequently, this may increase the risk of patients to opportunistic infections. Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PJP), a rare but serious opportunistic infection typically observed in patients with human immunodeficiency virus, can also occur in cancer patients undergoing long-term glucocorticoid treatment.

CASE SUMMARY

We report a case of a 56-year-old male with squamous NSCLC treated with triplimab combined with paclitaxel, carboplatin, and radical thoracic radiation therapy. Following this regimen, he developed acute kidney injury (AKI) with elevated creatinine levels. After concurrent radical chemoradiotherapy ended, he developed a grade 3 immune-related AKI. High-dose corticosteroids were administered to treat AKI, and renal function gradually recovered. Corticosteroids were reduced to a dose of 10 mg prednisone equivalent daily eight weeks later; however, he developed severe pneumonia with spontaneous pneumothorax. Next-generation sequencing of the bronchoscopic lavage revealed PJP co-infection with herpes simplex virus 1 and cytomegalovirus. The inflammation was more severe in areas exposed to radiation. Piperacillin-tazobactam, acyclovir, sulfamethoxazole, and trimethoprim were used to control the infection. The patient recovered, and immunotherapy was terminated.

CONCLUSION

PJP is rare but can occur in patients with ICI adverse events and should be differentiated from tumor progression or immune-related adverse events. Thoracic radiation may increase risk, necessitating careful monitoring and prevention.
Nakaz pracy w służbie zdrowia – uciążliwa konieczność czy obywatelski obowiązek absolwentów szkół wyższych lat 50. XX w.
Authors: Paciorek Magdalena
Published: September 2024

The work order in force in post-communist countries, including Poland, in the 1950s was a common phenomenon aimed at introducing planned staff management, in this case medical staff. The article presents the legal and organizational development of this system and the attitude of the interested parties to this phenomenon. The assessment of the so-called officials about the phenomenon of work orders. The article was based on source materials from, among others, university archives.
Wpływ social media marketingu na konsumentów pokolenia Z
Authors: Koczy Julianna
Published: September 2024

Social media marketing (SMM) is a rapidly growing field of marketing, whose role and impact is continually gaining importance. The potential of social media (SM) can be used to build relations with customers and create a brand image. For Generation Z, who grew up in a time of widespread access to technology, activity in virtual spaces, especially SM, is an important part of their day-to-day lives. The aim of this article is to explore the influence of SMM on generation Z consumers. As representatives of this generation are the main target group of SM content, it is important to monitor what kind of reactions it elicits in these young consumers to increase its efficiency. This leads to the question: how does SMM influence consumers from generation Z? This question was the motivation for the study, which used a quantitative approach with a CAWI method using an electronic survey questionnaire. The results showed that content in SM is not a direct purchase motivator for Generation Z and that influencer marketing is not effective. SM is a place where brands can gain recognition and build relationships with customers, while it is important for companies’ communications to be open to customers’ opinions and needs – this approach evokes positive emotions in the audience and allows the brand to build a positive image.
Toz Metalürjisi ve Sıcak Preslemeyle Üretilen Al7075-Si3N4 Kompozitlerin Mikroyapısının ve Mekanik Özelliklerinin İncelenmesi
Authors: Taşkın Aleyna , Işık Elif , Şenel Mahmut Can
Published: September 2024

Yapılan bu çalışmada toz metalürjisi ve sıcak presleme yöntemleriyle Al7075 matrise farklı oranlarda (ağırlıkça %1, 3, 6, 9 ve 12) Si3N4 takviye edilmiştir. Katkı oranının üretilen kompozitlerin mikroyapılarına ve mekanik özelliklerine (yoğunluk, gözeneklilik oranı, Vickers sertliği ve basma dayanımı) olan etkisi incelenmiştir. Yapılan testler sonucunda en yüksek yoğunluk (2,65 g/cm3), Vickers sertliği (205 HV), basma dayanımı (344 MPa) ve en düşük gözeneklilik oranı (%7,5) Al7075-9Si3N4 kompozitte elde edilmiştir. Mikroyapı incelemeleri sonucunda ise %9Si3N4 katkı oranında takviye partiküllerinin matris içerisinde homojene yakın bir şekilde dağıldığı belirlenmiştir. Sonuç olarak Al7075 matrise %9Si3N4 katkısının kompozitin mikroyapısını yoğunlaştırdığı ve mekanik özelliklerini iyileştirdiği tespit edilmiştir.
Proposed Business Strategy For Sakola Motekar In Ciamis To Increase Profit
Authors: Widjanarko Ignatius Aldo
Published: September 2024

This study examines the development of a sustainable business strategy for Sakola Motekar, a non-formal educational institution in Sukajadi village, Ciamis Regency, aimed at enhancing profitability. The research addresses significant financial challenges faced by Sakola Motekar, primarily due to its reliance on unstable donations, which threaten operational continuity. In the context of Industry 4.0, securing sustainable income streams is crucial for institutions like Sakola Motekar to continue delivering essential educational services. The research combines qualitative analysis and strategic management tools to develop actionable strategies. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews with key stakeholders and supplemented with secondary data from literature and organizational documents. The analysis involves a thorough internal and external assessment using the Resource-Based View (RBV), VRIO framework, PESTEL analysis, and Porter's Five Forces model, leading to strategic recommendations. Key findings reveal that Sakola Motekar has valuable resources, including strong community engagement, unique educational programs, and established networks. However, challenges include inadequate financial management and over-reliance on volunteer staff. External opportunities include growing demand for non-formal education in rural areas and potential digital expansion, while threats involve regulatory compliance and competition. The proposed strategy includes enhancing financial management, diversifying revenue through commercialization of educational programs, and leveraging strategic partnerships. A formalized marketing approach and structured volunteer management system are also recommended. The expected outcome is a stabilized financial foundation for Sakola Motekar, enabling it to expand its impact and continue serving the community. This research contributes to educational business management by offering a practical framework for non-formal schools to achieve financial sustainability while maintaining their educational mission
Strategi Diplomasi Publik Indonesia dalam Membentuk Citra Prositif Melalui Program Beasiswa Seni dan Budaya Indonesia (BSBI) Tahun 2015 – 2018
Authors: Andre Nuaba I Kadek
Published: September 2024

Beasiswa Seni dan Budaya Indonesia (BSBI) merupakan salah satu bentuk praktik diplomasi publik yang dilaksanakan oleh Indonesia dalam upaya pembentukan citra positif di luar negeri dengan menjadikan seni dan budaya (soft power) sebagai medianya. Meskipun mayoritas diplomasi publik hanya ditujukan kepada publik luar negeri, namun praktik diplomasi publik di Indonesia ditujukan kepada publik luar negeri dan publik domestik secara bersamaan dengan harapan mencapai hasil yang lebih komperhensif. Sehingga selain menjadi intrumen politik luar negeri Indonesia, program BSBI juga menjadi instrument politik dalam negeri. Penelitian ini berupaya menganalisis strategi diplomasi publik yang digunakan oleh Indonesia dalam membentuk citra positif melalui program BSBI tahun 2015 – 2018. Data primer dalam penelitian deskriptif kualitatif ini adalah hasil wawancara dengan Direktur Jenderal Direktorat Diplomasi Publik Kementerian Luar Negeri, sanggar seni yang pernah terlibat sebagai tempat pendidikan dan pelatihan peserta BSBI, dan peserta program BSBI tahun 2015 – 2018. Sedangkan data sekunder diperoleh dare studi pustaka yang bersumber dare buku, jurnal, dan dokumen lainnya yang memiliki relevansi dengan tujuan penelitian ini. Penelitian ini menemukan bahwa multi-track diplomacy adalah strategi diplomasi publik yang digunakan dalam program BSBI. Dare sembilan jalur dalam multi-track diplomacy, Kementerian Luar Negeri hanya menerapkan lima jalur, diantaranya jalur pertama (diplomasi melalui state actor), jalur ke dua (diplomasi melalui non-state actor), jalur ke lima (diplomasi melalui ruang pelatihan dan pendidikan), jalur ke tujuh (diplomasi melalui aktivitas keagamaan), dan jalur ke sembilan (diplomasi melalui media). Sebagai instrument politik luar negeri, tahun 2015 program BSBI mempromosikan ASEAN Community 2015, tahun 2016 program BSBI mempromosikan Islam Indonesia yang Moderat, tahun 2017 dan 2018 program BSBI berupaya meningkatkan kemitraan MIKTA dan Indonesia – Africa Forum (IAF). Sedangkan muatan kepentingan domestiknya adalah untuk meningkatkan eksistensi penggiat budaya atau sanggar seni Indonesia dan meningkatkan kesadaran masyarakat dalam melestarikan seni dan budaya Indonesia. Dalam upaya pembentukan ciitra positif, ditemukan terjadinya perubahan perspektif yang dialami peserta BSBI tahun 2015 – 2018. Interaksi antar peserta BSBI mengajarkan nilai-nilai toleransi dan kekeluargaan, sedangkan interaksi antara peserta BSBI dengan masyarakat domestik mengajarkan tentang keramahan (bersahabat) dan berbudaya dalam kepribadian. Citra positif tersebut berpangaruh terhadap aktivitas peserta BSBI paska program, misalnya terlibat aktif dalam mempromosikan seni dan budaya Indonesia di negaranya, bahkan beberapa diantaranya memilih kembali ke Indonesia untuk melanjutkan studi atau aktifitas lainnya.
Editorial Board Representation by Women in Leading Dental Journals
Authors: Nalliah Romesh
Published: September 2024

Background: Gender imbalances persist in high-ranking leadership roles, particularly in academia. Extensive research has revealed a consistent lack of representation of individuals with a female gender expression as journal editors across various scientific domains, including but not limited to medical, surgical and dental journals. This lack of representation can influence the editorial direction.

Objective: Our study aims to further analyze this issue by examining the number of editorial roles filled by individuals with female gender expression in the top 36 dental journals by impact factor and Altmetric score.

Methods: We compiled a list of the top 36 dental journals, prioritizing citations with a strong emphasis on impact factor and altmetric scores. The “Altmetric” score is an approach that assesses the frequency of a journal being mentioned by news outlets or social media. The gender of editorial board members was determined through publicly available information, reviewed by two independent researchers. We analyzed the proportion of individuals with female gender expression in leadership and editorial positions and correlated these findings with the journal’s impact factor and Altmetric score.

Results: Individuals with female gender expression represented 51.35% of editorial board positions in journals with an impact factor ranging from 0 to 2, 25.60% in journals with an impact factor of 2 to 5 and only 21.63% in journals with an impact factor exceeding 5. Higher altmetric scores were associated with lower representation of individuals with female gender expression on editorial boards.

Conclusion: Our study highlights the persistent underrepresentation of individuals with a female gender expression in editorial board positions. Journals with impact factors higher than 5 showed the smallest percentage of individuals with a female gender expression in editorial board positions, indicating a loosely inverse relationship.
Traditional Elements and Artistic Changes that Occur in the Music of the "Estudiantina Puneña" In Postmodernism in Puno, Peru: Studies on Behavior Change Towards Sustainability and Its Influence on the SDGS
Authors: Chambi-Idme Edwin Alex , Mamani-Flores Adderly , Velazco-Agramonte George , Justo-Clavitea Juana , Ayma Lenny Judith Atencio , Ahumada-Valdez Gladys , Maraza-Vilcanqui Nain
Published: September 2024

Objective: The purpose of this research work is to analyze the changes in the musical structure in relation to the traditional elements of the Estudiantentina Puna in times of postmodernity as a practical theoretical element for the improvement of musical education, contributing to studies on the behavioral change towards sustainability and its influence on the SDGs.
 
Theoretical Framework: The processes that have taken place over time, the defined categories of inquiry were described in an analytical manner.
 
Method: Methodologically, the research corresponds to the qualitative paradigm at the level of ethnographic study.
 
Results and Discussion: The interviews were conducted with the directors of the different musical centers in the Puno region, in which musical instruments have been incorporated to interpret the music of the Puno student from the 50s to the present, such as the saxophone and the trumpet. , with silence that are used for the Puno gang
 
Research Implications: Nowadays it is observed in student carnivals with mandolins, with charangos, screamers, violins, accordions, quenas, classical acoustic double bass, the mariachi bass, the Puno guitarrón, percussion has also been added, which takes the third. element of music, rhythm, even the congas were incorporated into the Qotamarca musical center of Dr. Rolando Montes de oca from the city of Puno, Peru, which has a good sound, likewise there was an evolution where more development is given to the interpretation of each instrument, all the instruments.
 
Contribution: The same melody is no longer played, they are dressed with more instrumentation, more work at a contrapuntal harmonic level, this research is a contribution to society and to the highest level institutions of the city of Puno.
Impact of Online Civic Participation on the Social and Labor Expectations of Peruvian University Students
Authors: Cornejo-Paredes Doris
Published: September 2024

Objective: Analyze the impact of online civic participation on the social and labor expectations of Peruvian university students, aiming to understand how digital engagement influences their future outlooks in the context of the Sustainable Development Goals.
 
Theoretical Framework: The research is based on concepts of digital citizenship, online civic participation, and the SDGs, using theories of media literacy, social engagement, and youth participation in digital spaces. It incorporates models of online civic (non)participation and a culturalist approach to digital interaction.
 
Method: The study employs a quantitative-descriptive cross-sectional design, gathering data from 349 Peruvian university students through a 52-question survey. It explores students' digital behaviors, civic engagement, and academic and professional expectations, focusing on SDG-related outcomes.
 
Results and Discussion: The findings show that while students are actively engaged in online civic activities, especially entertainment content, their participation and content creation are limited. A correlation exists between higher online engagement and lower academic and labor expectations, indicating a disconnect between digital activities, educational goals, and SDG alignment.
 
Research Implications: The study highlights the need for educational strategies to improve digital literacy, balance online engagement with academics, and incorporate career development resources into digital platforms to align students' activities with their professional goals and the SDGs.
 
Originality/Value: This research explores the link between online civic participation, socio-labor expectations of university students in a developing country, and the SDGs, providing practical insights for educators and policymakers to use digital platforms to enhance academic and career outcomes aligned with sustainable development.
Real-Time Indian Sign Language Recognition Using CNNs for Communication Accessibility
Authors:   Independent Researcher & Nashik, Maharashtra, India, Deshmukh Abhishek
Published: September 2024

The challenge of communication for the deaf and mute community continues to pose a barrier in connecting with society. Sign language, a manual communication method, has emerged as an essential tool for this group, yet it remains largely unrecognized by the majority of the population. This research proposes a machine learning-based Indian Sign Language (ISL) detection system utilizing Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN) to bridge this gap. The system is designed to automatically recognize hand gestures representing ISL alphabets in real-time through a camera interface. Key steps include image preprocessing, gesture detection, and classification using a trained CNN model, followed by deployment on mobile platforms via TensorFlow Lite integrated with Flutter. This approach ensures the model is lightweight yet capable of delivering high accuracy in real-world settings. The model achieves impressive results, with accuracy levels exceeding 90% in predicting hand gestures. The application is user-friendly, enabling anyone with a smartphone to recognize ISL symbols and assist in communication with the deaf-mute community. This paper discusses the implementation, performance, and potential extensions of the system, positioning it as an effective tool for improving communication accessibility.
Competence Level of 21st Century Mathematics Teachers: Basis for In-Service Training Program
Authors:   Ilcocos Sur Polytechnic State College-Tagudin Campus, Philippines, Pascual Lailani A.
Published: September 2024

Teaching competence plays a vital role in the learning process. Teachers must possess high level of competence to ensure academic achievement. This study determined the teaching competence of 54 Mathematics Teachers in Unit III of Ilocos Sur Division during the School Year 2023-2024 as basis for an in-service training program. It answered the sub-problems: the profile of teachers in terms of age, gender, civil status, educational attainment, years in service, and number of related seminars in Mathematics for the last 3 years; the level of teaching competence of Mathematics teachers along dedication to teaching, knowledge of the subject matter, classroom organization and management, instructional organization, instructional implementation, and monitoring student progress and potential; the relationship between the profile of teachers and the level of teaching competence; crafting of in-service training program; and the level of acceptability of the training program. Descriptive-correlational and developmental research designs were used. Findings of the study showed that Mathematics teachers are very highly competent. Age and years of service has a positive significant relationship with the teachers’ competence level. An in-service training program was crafted to maintain and uplift the competence level of the teachers. The in-service training program was rated very highly acceptable. In conclusion, though teachers are very highly competent, there are still competences that need to be improved. Teachers should engage in continuous professional development to maintain their very high competence level and improve the weaker competences. Thus, teachers should be provided with enough opportunities to enhance their craft.
Eimeria leuckarti em equideos de propriedades da Zona da Mata Mineira
Authors:   , Fontes Talita Oliveira Maciel
Published: September 2024

O Brasil ostenta uma significativa população de equídeos, conferindo ao setor de equideocultura uma notável influência no Produto Interno Bruto (PIB) nacional. Por conseguinte, as enfermidades parasitárias se manifestam com considerável frequência, sobretudo as de natureza gastrointestinal, as quais podem desencadear cólicas, diarreias e, em casos mais severos, resultar em óbito. Entre essas afecções, destaca-se a presença do protozoário Eimeria leuckarti, parasito do intestino delgado em cavalos, muares e zebras, comumente afetando potros. Quando a infecção por E. leuckarti se manifesta clinicamente, observa-se a ocorrência de diarreia aguda e crônica, dor abdominal, cólicas e urticária, embora muitas vezes se manifeste de forma assintomática. O estudo analisou 247 potros provenientes de oito haras situados na região da Zona da Mata Mineira (ZMM), abrangendo as cidades de Coimbra, Guaraciaba, Ponte Nova, Ervália, São Geraldo, Ubá, Teixeiras e Viçosa. Para tanto, foram coletadas informações por meio de questionários direcionados aos proprietários acerca do histórico e das características de produção dos animais, além da realização de exames coproparasitológicos mediante a Técnica de Sheather, no Laboratório de Parasitologia e Doenças Parasitárias do Departamento de Veterinária da Universidade Federal de Viçosa. Os dados obtidos foram compilados em planilhas do Microsoft Excel e submetidos à análise estatística por meio do software IBM SPSS Statistics, versão 25, utilizando-se testes de Medidas de Associação e Qui-Quadrado corrigido de Yates, com nível de significância estabelecido em p<0.05. A prevalência de E. leuckarti na ZMM foi de 7,3%, e um dos fatores de risco associados à eimeriose em potros foi a alimentação com silagem (p<0.01). Outros fatores, como tipos de alimentação, condições de alojamento e descarte de fezes, não demonstraram diferenças estatisticamente significantes. Palavras-chave: Coccidiose; Eimeriose; Doenças parasitárias
Cloud-Based Disaster Recovery: Reducing Risk and Improving Continuity
Authors:   Technology Leader in Government and Public Sector, Deloitte Consulting, Baltimore, Maryland, USA, Ganesan Premkumar
Published: September 2024

Cloud-based disaster recovery (CBDR) has become essential for modern organizations seeking scalable, cost-efficient, and reliable solutions for business continuity. This paper delves into the various aspects of CBDR, exploring key strategies, methodologies, and cloud services that help minimize risks, ensure data protection, and improve operational continuity. Using cloud technologies such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure, organizations can achieve faster recovery times, automated backups, and comprehensive failover mechanisms. Additionally, the paper discusses the challenges associated with CBDR, such as data security, regulatory compliance, and system complexities. Through case studies and industry references, this paper highlights best practices for implementing successful cloud-based disaster recovery strategies, with a specific focus on AWS's whitepaper and Google Cloud's backup and disaster recovery deployment plan.