bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Комунікативні стратегії учасників літературних інтернет-конкурсів: особливості мовленнєвої поведінки у віртуальному дискурсі
Authors: Kondratenko Natalia
Published: December 2023

The study deals with the problems of linguopragmatic description of virtual discourse. Particular focus is paid to the discursive activity of the participants of literary competitions who participate in discussions and evaluate each other's stories. Cooperative and confl ict interactionsof commentators and authors of literary stories are characterized. A typology of communicative strategies in the virtual discourse of a literary competition is proposed, with a breakdown of those used by senders and recipients. It has been proved that the strategies of commentators gravitate towards a cooperative type of communication, while the strategies of authors in response to criticism trend towards a conflict type of communication. The linguistic features of the the ways each group implements their respective strategies are traced, and the main tactics of their representation inthe discourse of the virtual discussion of literary stories are determined. The illustrative material was collected from the transcripts of discussions at the Ukrainian-language fantasy short story competitions Litavytsia and RBZh Azimut for 2021.
Semiótica e indexação de filmes no Brasil
Authors: Gatto Ana Clara , De Almeida Carlos Cândido
Published: December 2023

Introdução: A Ciência da Informação trabalha com informação registrada em suporte dos mais variados tipos, e para sua descrição e posterior recuperação, realiza-se o processo de indexação, leitura e análise documental com intuito de identificar palavras-chave que representem os assuntos presentes no documento. Dentre os diversos tipos de documentos, há os documentos fílmicos, junção de áudio e imagem em movimento, em que estão presentes outras camadas de significação para além do textual como a linguagem cinematográfica, ou montagem, e técnicas próprias do cinema. Objetivo: A pesquisa procurou levantar propostas que utilizam a linguagem cinematográfica como forma de análise documental e apresentar um modo de análise a partir da semiótica peirceana. Metodologia: Foi realizada a pesquisa bibliográfica com levantamento nas bases de dados BRAPCI e Oasisbr com intuito de recuperar artigos brasileiros que tratem sobre indexação de documentos fílmicos. Resultados: Observa-se que os artigos não tratam especificamente sobre a linguagem cinematográfica, visto que a forma como o filme é organizado e estruturado auxilia na identificação do assunto, propõe-se o uso da semiótica como forma de identificar, nos diferentes códigos e no plano, o assunto abordado. Conclusão: A semiótica possibilita que se analise partes como componentes de um todo, auxiliando o indexador na tarefa de identificar o assunto a partir do vínculo entre personagem, espaço, tempo e local da trama. Salienta-se outas possíveis pesquisas com o uso da semiótica, como a análise de vídeos narrativos e práticas na elaboração de métodos e passos da indexação a partir da semiótica.
The Battle Between Moderate and Fundamentalist Islamic Groups in Covid-19 Memes on Social Media
Authors: Asyari Akhmad , Jumarim Jumarim , Kadri Kadri
Published: December 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic not only leaves grief for its survivors but also triggers the netizens to create memes containing religious narratives, especially Islam. This research focuses on uncovering meme narratives about COVID-19 which contain the content of religious thought battles between moderate Islamic groups and fundamentalist Islamic groups. The results show that the COVID-19 global disaster has been used as an arena for fighting as well as promoting the thoughts of moderate Islamic groups versus fundamentalists by using memes as an instrument. The thinking of moderate Islamic groups is represented through COVID-19 memes that are rational and tolerant, while COVID-19 memes containing radical thinking content and blasphemy against certain religions and countries mark the thinking of fundamentalist Islamic groups.
The Roles of Multicultural Islamic Education in The Empowerment of Civil Society
Authors: Shobirin Muhammad Yusuf
Published: December 2023

Indonesia’s national identity is shaped by its diverse cultural tapestry, which embodies a rich historical legacy. While this diversity is a source of pride, it can also pose challenges that may lead to societal discord. Therefore, Islamic Education rooted in Multiculturalism is vital in fostering unity amidst diversity. Within this framework, Islamic Education plays a crucial role in harmonizing differences and shaping successive generations. By fostering appreciation for diversity and promoting solidarity, it bridges societal gaps and fosters a sense of belonging among Indonesians. Through Islamic teachings, this paradigm values diversity as a unifying force, fostering a society where differences strengthen unity. This approach aims to foster a population that values mutual respect, cooperation, and national unity, regardless of cultural differences. Therefore, Islamic Education within Multiculturalism aims to shape a generation that values diversity while also strengthening the nation's unity and integrity.
Conflict Resolution and The Violation of Religious Freedom
Authors: Abd Hannan
Published: December 2023

This research aims to examine and discuss the violation of freedom of religion or belief in relation to the handling and resolution of internal religious conflicts among Muslims in contemporary Madura. Methodologically, this research is conducted as a qualitative field study. Two types of data, primary and secondary, are utilized for analysis. The sociological perspective on religion and the law of Freedom of Religion or Belief are employed in this study. Through the analysis of field data, it was found that the handling and resolution of internal Muslim conflict cases in Madura reflect certain dynamics. These dynamics include the Sunni-Shia conflict in Sampang, the closure of the Wahhabi Muslim mosque in Pamekasan, and accusations of religious blasphemy against Kiai Fathor. The study also examines the process and practice of resolving internal conflicts among Muslims in Madura.
The implications of stem training on the development of younger students' research abilities: An exploration of practices
Authors: Baimakhanbetova Maral , Stambekova Asel , Bayraktar Aysegul , Sikhimbayeva Sveta , Ibragimova Ulbala
Published: December 2023

The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of practice-based STEM instruction on the development of younger students' research abilities and the improvement of their analytical skills.  Both quantitative and qualitative methods were used in this study. There were   72 participants in the 4th grade   from the elementary school "Zhas Daryn-2" in Shymkent (South Kazakhstan). According to research findings, successful implementation of STEM practices requires an educational program that includes preparation, implementation and evaluation phases. Additionally, it was found that a STEM-focused educational program helps younger students increase their research abilities more effectively. The study’s findings also show that STEM projects and research work help to identify, explore and solve problems through research activities leading to enhanced research and analytical skills.  Despite this, STEM students often have difficulty staying focused on acquiring new knowledge and abilities, keeping up with recent technological advancements and comprehending the different difficulties that surround their significance. According to the research findings, teachers in primary school can use the outcomes of practice-based STEM training to support younger students' research abilities' manifestation and the improvement of their analytical skills.
Teachers’ readiness and usage of online teaching practices in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: An empirical investigation
Authors: Husain Shahid , Ali Mohammad Athar , Saifi Mohd Afzal , Habib Sufyan , Khan Mohammed Arshad
Published: December 2023

The substantial disruption caused by the COVID-19 epidemic to the world's education system is only one of the many setbacks the world has recently experienced. The transition of the students from their offline learning mode to a fully digital approach was not easy from the beginning for them.   The online teaching readiness heavily relied on their competencies and skills to adapt the pedagogy, training, technical skills, a proper mindset   and new roles. This research endeavors to evaluate the readiness of the teachers belonging to higher education institutions (HEIs) to handle online education based on the online teaching readiness model.  A systematic questionnaire with 30 statements was used by the researcher to collect and analyse data from 296 HEI lecturers in Saudi Arabia.  Smart PLS3 was used to attain reliability, convergent, discriminate validity and model fitness. These programs will help equip the teachers with the necessary technical skills, pedagogy, competency   and readiness to comprehend the requisite techniques of online teaching and the vital strategies for keeping their students engaged. Technical proficiency, pedagogy, competency and teaching readiness show a direct relationship with online education. On the other hand, attitude and training do not show any relationship with online education.
The impact of technology and pedagogical support on the development of social intelligence in adolescents
Authors: Arynova Gulzhanar , Uaisova Gulnar , Zhumadullayeva Aigul , Kalbergenova Sholpan , Bekbaeva Maryam
Published: December 2023

The development of social intelligence is a delicate issue among teenagers. Insufficient social intelligence leads to social disorientation which may impede students' capacity to grow positively and to understand the reasons for their actions and the logic of the development of complex situations of interpersonal interaction. This study aims to evaluate the technology of pedagogical support in increasing the social intelligence of adolescents in a primary school's educational process. The Mann-Whitney test was used to find differences between subject groups and the Wilcoxon T-test was used to evaluate the social intelligence development programme.  The study involved 40 students from Almaty's secondary school no. 76. The social intelligence of adolescents in the school environment was improved through the effective application of technological and pedagogical support in the teaching process. Education policymakers assess the social intelligence of adolescents in their own countries and institutions and make international comparisons.
The challenges facing widows in African contexts: A literature review
Authors: Dube Misheck
Published: December 2023

Widowhood in Africa presents unique challenges for women due to cultural and social factors. This paper discusses the challenges of widowhood in African contexts with a view that various social, cultural, legal, financial, and economic issues are at the centre of the challenges widows face in Africa. A thematic literature review was used to examine the multifaceted challenges faced by widows in African societies. Findings show that widows in Africa face multiple challenges, including limited healthcare access, property rights, social support, and harmful traditional practices, impacting their well-being across various dimensions. Cultural attitudes, legal barriers, resource constraints, limited awareness, and the complex interplay of these factors hinder effective interventions. The literature review also found that changing cultural norms, improving access to education and economic opportunities, and strengthening social protection systems are crucial steps towards creating a more inclusive and equitable society for widows. The paper concludes that comprehensive and coordinated strategies are necessary to address these multifaceted challenges, including legal reforms, economic empowerment, awareness campaigns, and the provision of essential resources. Further, collaborative implementation of these strategies can promote gender equality, reduce poverty, and enhance the lives of widows in African countries. Further, there is a need for the urgency of comprehensive interventions and support systems to alleviate the hardships faced by widows in African societies.
EXPLORING LANGUAGE INTERFERENCES: SLOVAK LEARNERS OF SPANISH AND THE CHALLENGES IN PAST TENSE USAGE
Authors: Spišiaková Mária , Mocková Nina , Shumeiko Natalia
Published: December 2023

Different linguistic classifications of Spanish and Slovak make the differences between these two languages. The genetic criterion classifies languages, clustering them into language families, the largest among which is the Indoeuropean one. The typological criterion divides languages according to their grammatical structures. Meanwhile, Slovak is genetically a Slavonic language, and Spanish is a Romance language. Therefore, they both belong to different language families. Also, according to the typological criterion, Slovak is a synthetic language, and Spanish is an analytic language. Based on a theoretical study of the standard features and differences between the Slovak and Spanish verb systems, we formulated the hypotheses about language interferences, which are accepted or rejected at the end of the research. The current research aims to examine the errors in the use of past tenses by Slovak university students who study Spanish as a foreign language, and then analyze where these errors are due to interference with their native language. The present paper observes what errors students make in using past tenses in Spanish. The research question is: What interferences do Slovak learners of the Spanish language experience in the use of past tenses? We applied scientific methods (an observation, a textual analysis, a synthesis) to conduct the study. The first method was an observation. Applying this method made it possible to gather data by watching the process of doing grammatical exercises in Spanish during classes held from September 2020 to May 2022 for the first- and second-year students at the Faculty of Applied Languages of the University of Economics in Bratislava. These students knew English and were generally better at it than Spanish. We also conducted a textual analysis that primarily looked at the learners’ short-text writing skills. We used a form with 30 phrases the respondents needed to complete using past tenses. Then, we assessed the written and spoken communication skills of students. The analysis results show that, on the one hand, most respondents needed help distinguishing between the past continuous and simple past tenses, resulting in misuse. On the other hand, we found some slight errors in phrases in which the present perfect tense was supposed to be used.
OS ANABOLIZANTES COMO TEMA CONTROVERSO: UM ESTUDO A PARTIR DA METODOLOGIA ABP
Authors: Gama Isabela Gonçalves da , Antunes Ettore Paredes
Published: December 2023

Este trabalho tem como objetivo investigar como as controvérsias sociocientíficas (CSC) podem promover, através da aprendizagem baseada em projetos (ABP), a alfabetização científica e tecnológica (ACT) em alunos do Ensino Médio. A relevância deste estudo justifica-se pela necessidade de se produzir um conhecimento inovador na área de ensino, referente às CSC a partir da ABP, tendo em vista algumas lacunas na literatura sobre essa relação. Outro aspecto importante que levou à construção desta pesquisa é a busca por melhorias no processo de aprendizagem de conteúdos de química. Este estudo assume a modalidade de pesquisa participante, sendo também exploratória, de abordagem qualitativa. Então, realizou-se uma oficina com quatro aulas no contraturno em uma escola estadual da cidade de Manaus – AM, e foram utilizados alguns instrumentos como: questionários, mapas mentais, fichas e folders para a realização das atividades. Os resultados foram submetidos à análise textual discursiva (ATD) e organizados em dois eixos de discussão: ABP e a aprendizagem de química; e a relação entre as controvérsias sociocientíficas e os estudantes, além de suas respectivas categorias. Ao analisar os indicadores através dos instrumentos, verificou-se que as atividades realizadas foram suficientes para promover a construção do conhecimento e a ACT nos alunos, visando à formação de cidadãos capazes de se posicionar diante de questões científicas, sociais e tecnológicas que influenciam a sociedade.
DESAFIOS NA UTILIZAÇÃO DA SEQUÊNCIA DIDÁTICA INTERATIVA POR PROFESSORES DE CIÊNCIAS
Authors: Barbosa João Justino , Santos Andressa Rodrigues dos , Araújo Monica Lopes Folena , Oliveira Maria Marly de
Published: December 2023

A pandemia trouxe inúmeros desafios para os docentes, agravou desigualdades e expôs uma realidade social e formativa de que há muito se fala. Porém, mais do que nunca, tornaram-se evidentes as dificuldades em torno do uso de estratégias/ferramentas associadas ao uso de computadores/notebooks/smartphones, por parte de estudantes e professores. Em face desse contexto, o presente trabalho teve por objetivo analisar os principais desafios para utilização da Sequência Didática Interativa (SDI) e da SDI virtual no cerne de um processo formativo voltado para professores de ciências, o qual ocorreu de forma remota, durante o ano de 2020, em parceria com a Secretaria de Educação do município de São Lourenço da Mata, cidade da região metropolitana do Recife, capital do estado de Pernambuco. Desse modo, elencou-se como problema de pesquisa: Quais os principais desafios da utilização da SDI e da SDI virtual por professores de ciências? Este trabalho possui uma abordagem qualitativa, do tipo pesquisa-ação, e foi desenvolvido com dezessete professores de ciências em processo formativo que teve oito encontros, com duração de uma hora cada. Os dados foram coletados através de questionário construído no Google Forms. Dentre os desafios identificados, destacam-se a falta de apoio pedagógico, a necessidade da realização do planejamento e o estímulo ao diálogo.
Social Memory, Public Memory, and Marginality: The Case of the “Death in Migration”
Authors: Nicolosi Guido
Published: December 2023

Memory is a source of ‘immunization’ for individuals (psycho-cognitive memory and biological immune system) and for communities (De Martino). We can consider culture as the memory of society. Particularly, the cultural memory of disasters plays a fundamental role. Ideally, it should help to reduce the vulnerability of societies to the risks of recurrence of natural/technological/social catastrophic events. However, memory is not an exact process, but a selective and reconstructive one (Bartlett). Furthermore, the memory of society is multiple and continuously exposed to the risk of distortions, interpretations, and manipulations. Social memory (Halbwachs) is the broader sphere of communicability that delimits the arena in which the different collective memories (of groups) compete for the relevance and plausibility of their own discourses. It will correspond, with good approximation, to the term “public memory”. In particular, the media and journalism play a very important function, as public memory is a memory of the public sphere (Habermas) and, somehow, the public sphere is itself memory (Jedlowski). This presentation aims to compare two social memories of a single catastrophic event in which a marginal social category was involved: migrants illegally crossing the Mediterranean Sea. The research focus concerns a watershed event of the recent migratory phenomenon: the Lampedusa shipwreck that took place on the 3rd October 2013. The goal is to show how collective and public memory contrast each other. We will discuss two cultural and communicative processes located along the oppositional materialization/dematerialization axis. In the article we will reinterpret the evidence collected in the research carried out in 2014 on the Lampedusa shipwreck that took place on 3 October 2013 in order to reflect on the dynamics between different types of memories in the framework of the memory of disasters. We assume that they can be deeply distortive as they promote interrelated memory bias.
Sociology of the Contrapuntal: The Holocaust and the Rhetoric of Evil
Authors: Lombardinilo Andrea
Published: December 2023

The essay dwells on the construction of a sociology of the contrapuntal that revolves around the social and symbolic patterns concerning the representation of mass human annihilation, as in the case of the Holocaust. In this view, Roger Silverstone’s metaphor of media contrapuntuality – inspired by the analysis of some narrative masterpieces focused on imperialistic and colonial exploitation – may support the development of a sociological pathway supporting the analysis of the “rhetoric of evil” historically permeating the reflection on the refusal and the oppression of Otherness. Contrapuntuality deals with communication, memory and identity, since the rhetoric patterns of media discourse are shaped not only by the negative issues, but also by good deeds and intentions that rarely are attractive to journalists. The proposal of such a sociology of the contrapuntal, inspired by the counterbalance of good and evil in the public sphere, complies with the increasing complexity of our mediascapes, in which mass massacres and identity annihilation, including the Holocaust, are constantly media represented, in line with the need to contrast cultural marginalization and existential displacement.
“We All Share the Same Language” Elias Sime: Eregata, Arnolfini, Bristol, October 21, 2023 – February 18, 2024, Exhibition
Authors: Baggott-Brown James
Published: December 2023

A review of the exhibition Elias Sime: Eregata at the Arnolfini gallery, Bristol. The Exhibition is the first solo exhibition in Europe of Sime’s work. The review explores the Zoma project, a network of arts centres in Addis Ababa, Ethiopa, created in collaboration between Sime and the curator and cultural anthropologist, Meskerem Assegued. The Arnolfini exhibition is discussed in relation to its central theme of networks, both local and global; networks that consist of stories and knowledge, commerce and waste.
How did the Teachers Talk? Investigating Politeness Strategies in Teachers’ Utterances during Classroom Interactions in English Subject
Authors: Amanda Putri Febrina , Dewi Pratama Ikke
Published: December 2023

Analyzing politeness strategies in classroom interaction can reveal the communications between teachers and students during classes. Furthermore, it can reflect the relationship of both parties and thus can be used as a mean to improve the quality of the teaching-learning process. This research is conducted to analyze the types of politeness strategies found in the teachers’ utterances in English teaching-learning process. Observations are conducted in two English classes at one of public schools in Karanganyar, Central Java, Indonesia. The subjects of the research are two English teachers. The data were analyzed using data reduction, data display, conclusion, and verification. The data were classified under the theory of politeness strategies as proposed by Brown and Levinson. The results revealed that the English teachers performed four types of politeness strategies with a total of 239 data. The different dominant politeness strategies from the two teachers showed that the intentions aimed by the teachers in classroom interactions are different. The first teacher showed the use of bald on record strategy as the dominant strategy showing the emphasis on directness and the use of simple utterances. Meanwhile, the second teacher tended to use politeness strategy to show closeness and friendliness to the students.
Module on Writing Indonesian Procedure Text Betawi Cultural Heritage Based on Project-Based Learning
Authors: Nurazizah Feti , Lustyantie Ninuk , Ansoriyah Siti
Published: December 2023

This study discusses the development of Indonesian teaching modules, especially on procedural text material among Package B students. It is known that package B students are quite different from formal schools in general because in one class students have different age gaps and initial knowledge. PKBM Negeri 10 Jakarta in particular has a learning group for students aged 12-19 years. Indonesian lesson is one of the subjects that Package B learners learn requires mastering four skills, one of which is writing. But in reality, students still have difficulty in constructing words into writing and developing ideas in the mind into written language. This research aims to create a procedure text learning module to achieve students' reading interest and the development of writing teaching materials for class VII Package B students based on project-based learning. This research starts from 2021 to September 2023. The research method used is RnD with the ADDIE method. Data collection techniques are carried out using interviews, observations, and document analysis. Making modules with the concept of ADDIE and project-based learning is carried out according to the existing stages. The module validators are experts in the fields of practitioners, languages, and design. The result of the validator's assessment of the Betawi Cultural Heritage module is very feasible, it only needs to be updated in language that is still inaccurate in language rules. This was reinforced by the results of the distribution of questionnaires that students were very satisfied and preferred the Betawi Cultural Heritage module rather than the e-module given by the teacher.
The Influence Of Guided Inquiry Learning Models On Students' Critical Thinking Skills And Science Learning Outcomes At Primary School Level
Authors: Sunarti  , Nurlina  , Maaruf
Published: December 2023

This study aims to analyze the learning model of Guided Inquiry on Critical Thinking Skills and learning outcomes. The type of research used in this research is quantitative research (quasi experiment). The subjects used in this study were students of class V with a total of 58 students consisting of two classes (VA and VB). The instruments used in this study were in the form of instruments, namely tests, observation sheets and documentation. Data analysis techniques were carried out, namely descriptive tests (mean, median, mode and standard deviation) and inferential tests (Normality, Homogeneity and Manova). Based on data analysis using SPSS 25, the normality test for cyan literacy and learning outcomes using Kolmogorov-Smirnov is sig > 0.05 from the pretest and posttest results of the control and experimental classes and the homogeneity test using the based mean is sig > 0.05 from the pretest and posttest results of the control and experimental classes, while the Manova test shows a significance value of 0.000. 0.000 < 0.05 then
The Influence Of Principal's Instructional Leadership On Teacher Commitment
Authors: Sucitra Diah Ayu , Hariri Hasan
Published: December 2023

The study aims to examine the effect of instructional leadership on organizational commitment. This research uses a quantitative approach. The population in this study were all public elementary school teachers in Pringsewu Regency with a total of 2,736 teachers. Sampling using cluster random sampling technique and obtained 350 samples. The data analysis technique in this study used simple regression.  The research findings show that there is a positive influence of head instructional leadership on organizational commitment.
The Role Of Headsmaster’s Optimation To Improving Teacher Professional Competence
Authors: Sataroh Sindy , Mahmudah Fitri Nur
Published: December 2023

This research aims to understand the role of school principals in developing teachers' professional skills. The research method employed is a qualitative approach, utilizing data collection techniques through interviews with two informants and involving documentation. The data analysis process includes stages of data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of the study indicate the role of the school principal as an educator by providing support, advice, input, setting a good example, creating a school climate, and providing training for teachers. As a manager, the school principal can engage in school management and human resource empowerment. As an administrator, the school principal handles the operational management of the school and collaborates with others. In the role of a supervisor, the school principal assesses teachers' performance. As a leader, the principal establishes intensive communication and provides mentoring for teachers. As a motivator, the principal at SD Muhammadiyah Sokonandi provides motivation, support, and work environment management.
Academic Supervision Of Elementary School Principals To Improving The Quality Of Learning In The Kampung Cambridge Program Mutiara Cendekia
Authors: Hamzah Syukri , Machrawinayu Isnaeni , Diharja Umar
Published: December 2023

This research aims to determine the academic supervision process carried out in the implementation of the Kampung Cambridge learning program at the Mutiara Cendekia Integrated Islamic School and its impact on the quality of learning as well as follow-up plans for the results of academic supervision as part of a reflection on maintaining school quality. This research uses a qualitative descriptive method with a case study approach. This research focuses on aspects of planning, implementation and evaluation as well as identifying obstacles to the elementary school principal's academic supervision program in improving the quality of learning in the Kampung Cambridge Mutiara Cendekia program. The research steps carried out began with 1) Identifying and communicating with interested parties, 2) Collecting data, 3) Analyzing research findings, 4) Drawing conclusions. Data collection uses interview, observation and documentation methods. The results of this research found that the principal of SDIT Mutiara Cendekia Lubuklinggau planned academic supervision regularly and actively involved teachers in preparing academic supervision programs and involved students to see the assessment response to the quality of learning. School principals and teachers must have good communication and be motivators to create an interactive learning atmosphere, so training is needed that presents expert speakers to improve teacher competence. The obstacles found in this research were the lack of time for school principals, making it difficult to carry out periodic academic supervision. The solution to this obstacle is to assign senior teachers or expert teachers by involving competent deputy principals as substitutes for the principal's supervisory duties.
Teacher Autonomy And Supervision Of Teacher Performance In Junior High Schools
Authors: Farida Linda Zaenati Nur , Sudana I Made , Raharjo Tri Joko
Published: December 2023

This research aims to determine the influence of autonomy and supervision on teacher performance in junior high schools in Ngaliyan sub-district. This type of research is quantitative descriptive research with survey techniques using questionnaires as a data collection method. A questionnaire containing statements regarding research variable indicators, was distributed to 110 teacher respondents in Ngaliyan sub-district junior high schools. The results obtained show that there is a significant influence of teacher work autonomy on teacher performance. Supervision at Ngaliyan Middle School also has a significant effect on teacher performance. Autonomy and supervision influence teacher performance in junior high schools in Ngaliyan subdistrict.
Analyzing Changing Trends in Ashes Test Cricket: A Machine Learning Perspective on Player Commitment, Negativity, and Audience Preferences
Authors: Kumar Ankush , Agarwal Amit , Mittal Ankush
Published: December 2023

Ashes Test cricket is one of cricket’s most iconic events. It’s synonymous with Australia and England’s fierce rivalry. In this study, we explore the evolution of the Ashes Test cricket between 2005 and 2021 using a comprehensive strategy that leverages the power of machine learning and sentiment analysis, as well as primary survey data. Let’s begin with our analysis of player engagement trends, which reveals a fascinating story of careers being lost in recent times. This pattern can be interpreted as a sign that today’s cricketing talent has other priorities. Our research of sentiment in news items shows a significant increase in negativity over time. This reflects the changing views on the current state of cricket in Australia, which is indicative of a wider social revolution. To understand how the fans’ emotions change over time and their degree of engagement, we step into the virtual world and evaluate the YouTube comments. This section of the study gives us a current snapshot of the audience’s attitudes towards the sport. We take into account the outcomes of a thorough survey that was carried out throughout this research to support our conclusions. The poll gives us useful qualitative information that complements our quantitative study by eliciting the feelings and viewpoints of cricket enthusiasts. This multidisciplinary study brings together data, sentiment analysis and original survey data to provide an in-depth analysis of the ever-evolving Ashes Test cricket landscape.
The association between Helicobacter pylori infection and the risk for gout in hyperuricemia patients in China – A cross-sectional study
Authors: Chen Lin , Zhu Yue , Huang Yilin , Shen Keqing , Chen Liying
Published: December 2023

Purpose: Helicobacter pylori infection has been reported to be associated with multiple metabolic diseases. However, the connection between H. pylori infection and gout has not been explored previously. Our study aimed to investigate the association of gout and H. pylori infection in hyperuricemia population.
Patients and methods: This cross-sectional study was performed among the subjects who underwent health checkup in our health promotion center from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2021. A total of 53629 subjects with a mean age of 44.2 years were included in this study. H. pylori infection was defined as a positive 13C-urea breath test. The effect of H. pylori infection on gout was assessed by multiple logistic regression analysis.
Results: 720 subjects with gout and 15077 subjects with asymptomatic hyperuricemia (> 420 μmol/L in male and > 360 μmol/L in female) were enrolled. The prevalence rates of H. pylori infection, hyperuricemia and gout were 26.3%, 29.5%, 1.3%, respectively. The prevalence rate of H. pylori infection was significantly higher in subjects with gout than in those with asymptomatic hyperuricemia (35.0% vs. 27.2%; P＜0.001). Multiple logistic regression analysis showed that H. pylori infection was associated with an increased risk of gout independent of uric acid level in hyperuricemia population (odds ratio [OR]: 1.320, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.124-1.550, P =0.001).
Conclusion: H. pylori infection is positively associated with gout in hyperuricemia population. The causal relationship and potential mechanism between H. pylori infection and gout warrants further investigation.
Mechanical Method for Turning Hong Kong Soils into Construction Materials Including Sand
Authors: Yue Z.Q.
Published: December 2023

Sand is the most exploited raw solid material in the world. It can be used for construction of buildings, roads, railways, bridges, tunnels and beaches. According to United Nations’ reports in 2019 and 2022, the world is facing a shortage crisis of sand, as one of the greatest sustainability challenges of the 21st century. Such sand shortage crisis around the world has affected the use of sand in Hong Kong since Hong Kong does not produce any sand. This paper presents a newly invented method for turning Hong Kong soils into construction materials including sand. The local completely decomposed granitic soil and volcanic soil in Hong Kong can be mechanically turned into the materials of gravel, sand, silt and clay. The gravel, sand and silt are siliceous solid particles and mainly quartz mineral particles. The clay is mainly kaolinite mineral. These materials with known and narrow particle size ranges can be used as the raw solid materials in construction and other industry. The method presented in this paper can offer a new sustainable and environmental-friendly and economic solution to the world’ sand shortage crisis.
Unconventional Excavation and Lateral Support System near Seashore in Lamma Power Station Extension
Authors: Hung K.T. , Lai John , Ng Michael W.L.
Published: December 2023

Nowadays in Hong Kong, the maritime construction is becoming more common for the infrastructure projects especially on the increasing demand of the land use for those residential and housing supply. Those civil infrastructure works would normally be completed in reclamation projects prior to the land grant to a private developer. For the developments under private and quasi-government sectors, the projects are required to execute under the land lease allocated conditions and controlled under Buildings Ordinance CAP123. The nature of this project in Lamma Power Station Extension (LMX) contains both characteristics in buildings and infrastructures, including reclamation and seawall construction. Under this circumstance, the excavation and lateral support would have considered the merits between both requirements and advancing to an out of conventional land construction method. The subjected site is situated at the southern-east of the LMX reclaimed platform facing to the incipient Lamma Island. The project required to construct a No. 5 C.W. Intake adjacent to the existing seawall. Under a fast-track programme, an Excavation and Lateral Support (ELS) system with submerged excavation was adopted for tow-in of the precast caisson chamber. This paper summaries the key features for the design and construction of the ELS for the project.
Machine Learning-Powered Landslide Forecasting: From Initiation to Mobility
Authors: Xiao Te , Zhang Li-Min
Published: December 2023

Prompt prediction of landslide occurrence and movement in a future rainstorm is one of the most effective manners to cope with the increasing landslide risk in a changing climate. Despite the rapid development of many machine learning algorithms, most studies stay on landslide susceptibility mapping because of the challenging time-unknown and terrain-unmatched issues in landslide forecasting. This study proposes two novel machine learning strategies to predict the spatio-temporal distribution of landslides considering both initiation and mobility. Hong Kong is taken as an example to demonstrate the capacity of city-scale landslide forecasting using machine learning. The spatio-temporal evolution of both man-made slope failures and natural terrain landslides in a rainstorm can be well predicted using machine learning models, which can provide a powerful real-time decision-making tool for landslide early warning and risk management.
Model Deep Cement Mixing Specification for Hong Kong
Authors: SO Sunny TC , SHU Leo CY , IU Linda YW , SHUM Lawrence KW
Published: December 2023

Reclamation outside Victoria Harbour is one of the multi-pronged approaches of increasing land supply in Hong Kong and tops the agenda of the current-term Government of HKSAR in order to build up a land reserve in the long run to solve the housing problem. The Government has been proactively pressing forward studies for such new reclamation projects as in Lung Kwu Tan and Ma Liu Shui, in addition to those for Kai Yi Chau Artificial Islands and North Lantau. This calls for cost-effective planning, design and construction practices of reclamation works in Hong Kong in order to expedite land production in meeting the vision set in the Hong Kong 2030+. The Geotechnical Engineering Office (GEO) of the Civil Engineering and Development Department (CEDD) has taken steps to work hand in hand with practitioners, academia and relevant government departments to consolidate the experience gained from the recent reclamation projects in the territory to enhance the design and construction practices. Focus has been put not only on enhancing the quantity, speed, efficiency and quality of reclamation works, but also promoting the adoption of the latest smart technologies and green construction materials to set a new norm for sustainable development. The first deliverable is the model specification for deep cement mixing (DCM), a prevailing ground improvement technique used in non-dredged reclamation. This paper discusses the rationales and considerations behind the enhancements on the DCM construction specification that could benefit future reclamation projects, and moreover, the planning of and actions taken by the GEO in developing a state-of-the-art while practical local design and construction guide for different reclamation methods and ground improvement techniques.
A Strategy to Estimate & Optimise Carbon Footprint for Foundations
Authors: Wong Tim M T , Leung Charmaine
Published: December 2023

In response to the Paris Agreement with its Climate Action Plan 2030+, The Hong Kong government aims at 26% to 36% absolute carbon reduction by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. As the construction industry accounts for a significant amount of carbon emission, engineering practitioners have begun searching for ways to reduce the industry’s impacts through greener construction processes. Understanding and assessing the carbon footprint of the construction process enables benchmarking how “green” currently our works are. It provides insights on areas for improvement including reducing carbon emissions. While the methodology of carbon footprint assessment has been developed and adopted for superstructure, the same for underground elements such as foundations have yet been discussed and proposed. This is due to the great variety of substructure, the uniqueness of geological and geotechnical conditions in different regions, as well as the influence of local practices and regulations. The above makes the standardization and benchmarking of carbon emissions for substructure a challenge. In this paper, the authors attempt to develop a strategy for the assessment of embodied carbon on substructures in Hong Kong. Current obstacles and difficulties, as compared to those for other structures and structural elements are discussed. A strategy to look into the carbon footprint systematically and logically for foundations is then proposed and explained. The authors discuss possibilities to reduce and optimise carbon footprint of foundation works through careful decisions in early-stage planning, design, and construction control.
Recent Developments of Drilling Techniques for Construction of Foundation Works
Authors: Ahonen Jukka , Li Victor
Published: December 2023

The sinking of a drillhole into the ground (or overburden drilling) for installation of pipe piles for shoring works and cased excavation for construction of pile foundations is an important type of geotechnical works. The Odex system, which was the dominant technique for overburden drilling in Hong Kong some 20 years ago and notorious for causing problems such as ground subsidence and sinkhole formation, is seldom used nowadays. There have been significant developments in the technology of overburden drilling since the introduction of the Odex system. In this paper, the problems associated with the traditional techniques of overburden drilling are discussed. Two pieces of recently introduced equipment which can mitigate or eliminate the problems caused by conventional equipment are described. They include the Spiral Flush pilot bit which can reduce the likelihood of air leakage and an entirely different system named the Airless Flushing system which uses water instead of compressed air as the flushing medium for removal of cuttings. A case study which demonstrates the benefits of the Spiral Flush drillbit will also be described.
Performance of Buttress Wall in a Deep Excavation in Soft Ground
Authors: Wong L.W.
Published: December 2023

Diaphragm wall strengthened with buttress panels has frequently been adopted for reducing the wall deflections and the adjacent ground surface settlements caused by deep excavations. A case history on top-down construction with the excavation depth of 32 m is reviewed to study the effect of the buttresses on reduction in wall deflections. The excavation was supported by perimeter diaphragm walls of 1.5 m in thickness, 52 m in length and stiffened with buttresses spacing at 8.75 m. Two-Dimensional numerical analyses using the nonlinear Hardening-Soil with Small-Strain Stiffness constitutive soil model have been conducted. Five sets of wall stiffnesses with different interface reduction factors have been adopted to simulate buttresses with various spacing. Close matching between the computed wall deflections with those observed in the inclinometers validated the set of the soil stiffness parameters for the Hardening-Soil with Small-Strain Stiffness model. The effectiveness of the buttresses was assessed by comparing the computed wall deflections with and without the buttress panels.
Empowerment of Santri’s Healthy Lifestyle in Salafi and Modern Islamic Boarding School through Knowledge of Probiotic Food and Beverages
Authors: Susdarwono Endro Tri , Anis Ashwar , Huda S. Thoriqul
Published: December 2023

This empowerment is related explicitly to empowering the healthy lifestyle of students in Salafi and modern Islamic boarding schools through knowledge about probiotic food and drinks. This empowerment was carried out for one month, from January 2023 to February 2023. The location of this empowerment was Islamic boarding schools, both Salafi and modern, in Pemalang Regency and Tegal Regency. Data collection techniques in this study will be carried out using questionnaires and test instruments in the form of questions related to the problem. Data processing was carried out quantitatively through statistical tests and qualitatively. For quantitative data processing, statistical tests were used: The test applied was hypothesis testing through the chi-square distribution and hypothesis testing using the Kologorov-Smirnov method. This community empowerment includes several steps or activity procedures carried out as follows: Entrance, Diagnosis, Action Planning, Intervention (Action taking), Evaluation (Assessment), Reflection, and Exit. The results of empowering students in both Salafi and modern Islamic boarding schools can make them adopt a healthy lifestyle through probiotic food and drink accompanied by a holistic understanding of probiotics. Henceforth, these students can pass on this empowerment to other students through the application of peer tutors.