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Pengembangan Materi Teks Fabel Berbasis Media Scribe Sparkol di Kelas VII SMP Negeri 1 Pantai Labu
Authors: Irawan Sumba , Umar Azhar
Published: May 2024

This research aims to develop fable text materials for seventh-grade students using the Scribe Sparkol media and assess the product's feasibility. Following the Borg and Gall procedure, the study involved 38 samples, utilizing a Likert Scale for needs and problem analysis, product validation, teacher assessments, student responses, and learning implementation observations. The results indicate the product, "Development of Fable Text Material Based on Scribe Sparkol Media in Class VII of SMP Negeri 1 Pantai Labu," falls within the "very good" category. This is evidenced by a 99% material expert validation, 82% media expert validation, 94% teacher assessment, and 84.33% student responses, all categorized as "very good." Additionally, the teacher's observation during learning implementation yielded a 95% score in the "very good" category. Hence, the product is deemed suitable for integration into the learning process.
Evaluasi Pendidikan Budaya dan Sosial Masyarakat di Gampong Meunasah Asan Lhoksukon Kabupaten Aceh Utara Provinsi Aceh
Authors: Saputra Andika
Published: May 2024

Each educational institution employs planning and evaluation in its execution; thus, the education delivered must align with the societal and cultural ethos, as education and social culture share the closest nexus among communities. General education is imperative to nurture all facets of religious, cultural, and social education. Meunasah Asan village, situated in Lhoksukon district, plays a crucial role in imparting diverse teachings to its varied populace, tailored to their needs. Through field observations, cultural and social evaluations underscore the village's cohesive methodology across all domains. Collaborative efforts in communal activities, be it communal cleanup or religious gatherings, exemplify the village's unified approach. Consequently, cultural and social education must be upheld for posterity, ensuring the continuity of traditions and values for future generations and the preservation of religious sanctity.
Analisis Gaya Bahasa dan Nilai Pendidikan Karakter Film Jagat Raya Karya Andri Sofyansyah
Authors: Lyly C. Aprianty Hutauruk  , Marlina Agkris Tambunan  , Monalisa Frince Sianturi  , Martua Reynhat Sitanggang Gusar
Published: May 2024

This study aims to describe the most dominant language style and character education values used in Andri Sofyansyah’s film universe. This type of research uses a qualitative descriptive method, namely, describes the language style and character education values used. Dominant in the film universe. The data collection method in this study is the listening method, using the basic data collection technique used is the tapping technique. The results of the analysis of the characteristics of language style and the value of character education in Andri Sofyansyah’s universe film (1) find the dominant language style in Andri’s universe film Sofyansyah (2) looking for the dominant character education values in Andri Sofyansya’s universe film universe.
Analisis Cerita Pendek Cinta dan Kebohongan Karya Husnul Khotimah ditinjau dari Teori Psikologi Abraham Maslow
Authors: Sahrunneza Nasywa Ahmad Rizal , Kurniawan Eva Dwi
Published: May 2024

Short stories are literary essays embodying intrinsic and extrinsic elements. The short story "Love and Lies" delves into psychological manifestations indicative of mental illness or disorders in female characters. This research employs Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of human needs theory, as it stratifies the psychological life of human beings into hierarchical needs. Utilizing quantitative descriptive methods, researchers examine the short stories of "Love and Lies" by Husnul Khotimah as the primary data source. Analysis involves an intensive exploration of literary works, identifying and correlating data with Maslow's theory. The novel is scrutinized through the lens of Maslow's hierarchy, encompassing physiological, safety, belongingness and love, esteem, and self-actualization needs. The findings affirm that all five levels are met, concluding that characters in "Love and Lies" fulfill the psychological hierarchy proposed by Maslow.
Pengembangan Media Pembelajaran Audio Visual Berbasis Film Pendek pada Materi Hikayat Siswa Kelas X SMA Bina Taruna Medan
Authors: Devi Gabriella Gayatri , Rita Rita , Soraya Ratna
Published: May 2024

This study aimed to develop and assess the feasibility of short film-based audio-visual learning media for class X SMA, focusing on saga material. Using the modified Borg and Gall development model with eight steps, including research, planning, product draft development, individual and small group trials, revisions, and improvements. Results showed that the short film-based media received high validity and feasibility ratings from two media experts (94% and 92%) and two material experts (91.3% and 72%). The Indonesian language teacher assessed it as 86% "very feasible." Testing on SMA Bina Taruna Medan's X-grade students yielded a score of 80.36%, indicating "decent" performance. In conclusion, the short film-based audio-visual learning media for saga material in class X SMA is validated and deemed feasible for effective use as a learning medium.
Pengembangan Multimedia Interaktif pada Pembelajaran Menulis Cerita Rakyat Berbasis Literasi Siswa Kelas X SMA Swasta Al-Hidayah Medan
Authors: Ayuwaningsih Windy , Rita Rita , Safina Nila
Published: May 2024

This study aims to: (1) Describe the development of interactive multimedia for teaching folklore (saga) writing based on literacy for Class X students at SMA Al-Hidayah Medan. (2) Assess the feasibility of the developed interactive multimedia for teaching folklore (saga) writing based on literacy for Class X students at SMA Al-Hidayah Medan. (3) Evaluate the effectiveness of the interactive multimedia product for teaching folklore (saga) writing based on literacy for Class X students at SMA Al-Hidayah Medan. The research follows the DDD-E model (Decide, Design, Develop, and Evaluate). The participants include content experts, media design experts, graphic design experts, Indonesian language teachers, and Class X students at SMA Al-Hidayah Medan. Validation results from content experts indicate very good criteria for content feasibility (81.2%), presentation feasibility (90%), language usage (83.3%), and graphic design (87.5%). The overall assessment places the interactive multimedia for teaching folklore (saga) writing based on literacy in the "very good" category. Design expert validation results also show very good criteria for guidance and information (87.5%), operational software (87.5%), and systematics, aesthetics, and media principles (81.1%).
Migration of Monolithic Systems to Microservices using AI: A Systematic Mapping Study
Authors: Saucedo Ana Martínez , Rodríguez Guillermo
Published: May 2024

The popularity of microservices architecture has been increasing considerably because of its capacity to alleviate monolithic architecture issues. Nonetheless, the migration of monolith systems to microservices is a complex task. This work aims to analyze and characterize the state of the art on migrating monolithic applications towards microservices (semi-) automatically using Artificial Intelligence (AI) techniques by applying a systematic mapping methodology. Results showed that clustering is the preferred IA technique to decompose a monolith, cited by 63% out of the 22 reviewed studies. Moreover, the most prevailing input type used in migration techniques was source code (36.4%).
A Qualitative Study on Requirements Engineering Practices in an Artificial Intelligence Unit of the Brazilian Industrial Research and Innovation Company
Authors: Martins Mariana Crisostomo , Kudo Taciana Novo , Bulcão-Neto Renato F.
Published: May 2024

In recent years, there has been a focus shift from software development in general to the construction and training of machine learning (ML) models integrated into a software product. This movement has raised challenges in ML systems’ requirements engineering (RE) theory and practice. This paper investigates RE practices in ML systems research, development, and innovation projects carried out by an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Unit of the Brazilian Industrial Research and Innovation Company. Our methodology includes semi-structured interviews with leaders of 21 projects and data analysis through the grounded theory method. We identified the predominance of RE methods, techniques, and tools applied ad hoc and uncoordinatedly. This result corroborates the literature reports on RE for ML systems, especially those involving innovation projects.
The Project Management Ontology called ProjectCO: Architectural Aspects, Concepts, and Usefulness
Authors: Olsina Luis , Becker Pablo , Papa María Fernanda
Published: May 2024

This paper presents the concepts, relationships, constraints, and verification issues of the project management ontology called ProjectCO. Its concepts represent key concerns of the conceived world for project management, embracing particular things (or entities) and their relations, as well as assertions that deal with them. ProjectCO is placed at the core level in the context of a five-tier ontological architecture, which considers foundational, core, top-domain, low-domain, and instance layers. A given ontology is located in this architecture according to the level of generality/specificity of its concepts, which in turn depend on the established development goal and scope. Therefore, since we aim for ProjectCO concepts to be cross-cutting, domain-independent concerns of any specific discipline, its scope is limited to core terms that need to be reused and specialized at lower domain levels. Note that many definitions and labels of ProjectCO terms were adopted or adapted from four well-known standard glossaries, as well as from a previous project management ontology. To showcase its usefulness, this work discusses enriched and harmonized concepts for a top-domain ontology for measurement and evaluation projects.
An Exploratory Evaluation of Continuous Feedback to Enhance Machine Learning Code Smell Detection
Authors: Cruz Daniel , Santana Amanda , Figueiredo Eduardo
Published: May 2024

Code smells are symptoms of bad design choices implemented on the source code. Several code smell detection tools and strategies have been proposed over the years, including the use of machine learning algorithms. However, we lack empirical evidence on how expert feedback could improve machine learning based detection of code smells. This paper aims to propose and evaluate a conceptual strategy to improve machine-learning detection of code smells by means of continuous feedback. To evaluate the strategy, we follow an exploratory evaluation design to compare results of the smell detection before and after feedback provided by a service - acting as a software expert. We focus on four code smells - God Class, Long Method, Feature Envy, and Refused Bequest - detected in 20 Java systems. As results, we observed that continuous feedback improves the performance of code smell detection. For the detection of the class-level code smells, God Class and Refused Bequest, we achieved an average improvement in terms of F1 of 0.13 and 0.58, respectively, after 50 iterations of feedback. For the method-level code smells, Long Method and Feature Envy, the improvements of F1 were 0.66 and 0.72, respectively.
Metrics in Large-Scale Agile Software Development: A Multivocal Literature Review
Authors: Menezes Renato , Marinho Marcelo , Sampaio Suzana
Published: May 2024

Software development is widespread across various sectors. As large-scale projects increasingly adopt agile development practices, there arises a need for metrics to enhance team coordination, promote continuous improvement and monitor progress. This discussion focuses on the current state of metrics for large-scale agile software development, outlining the reasons for their adoption and showcasing the achieved results. The analysis involves a comprehensive literature review, exploring grey literature. A catalog of metrics applicable to scalable agile projects is presented, featuring examples such as ‘Velocity’, ‘Business value per effort’, and ‘Defect rate’.
Analyzing the adaptability of MoWebA to different environments
Authors: T. Magalí González , Cernuzzi Luca
Published: May 2024

Some of the major challenges facing Web applications are those of portability, adaptability, and evolution, not only in the environment in which they run but also in the way in which they must be developed, often requiring different languages, frameworks, tools, environments, platforms, etc. MDD takes into account these issues. However, achieving portability, adaptability, and evolution depends to some extent on the degree of independence that the models adopt. This paper focuses on the Architecture Specific Model (ASM) of MoWebA (Model Oriented Web Approach). It analyses its impact on portability and adaptability across different architectures. A case study is presented to validate this issue by extending MoWebA to three different architectures. In such extensions, we analyze the grade of adaptability of MoWebA and automation of PIM-ASM, as well as the grade of independence of the PIM metamodel.
A study about graphs in the representation of knowledge in discussion forums in Software Engineering
Authors: Silva Patrick Rodrigo Da , Souza Érica Ferreira de , Braga e Silva Glaúcia , Felizardo Katia Romero , Meinerz Giovani Volnei
Published: May 2024

In the social web paradigm, discussion forums are effective tools to facilitate the knowledge transfer among developers. However, manually finding useful information in discussions on a particular topic is a complex task, making it a major challenge for knowledge management. The objective of this study is to explore the representation of knowledge supported by graphs generated from discussion forums in the context of Software Engineering. Firstly, graphs were built considering the discussion topics of the Stack Overflow forum. Visual analysis as well as analysis of thematic relevance of the graphs were performed. Next, an evaluation of the graphs generated through interviews with software industry professionals was also conducted in order to obtain a practical view of the study conducted. Using graphs generated from discussion forums can help the software industry identify useful information and new trends.
A Literature Study on Application Domains and IoT Software Systems Architectures Solutions Influencing Quality Requirements
Authors: Silva Fernando N. R. da , Souza Bruno P. de , Travassos Guilherme H.
Published: May 2024

The Internet of Things (IoT) enables the development of software systems using exclusively addressable objects. This literature study investigates IoT software systems' architectural models and quality requirements. The study reveals 28 architectural solutions in four application domains, influencing seven quality requirements and indicating best practices that can be used to support decision-making when engineering IoT software systems.
Uso de Technology Probe na Engenharia de Sistemas de Software para Saúde
Authors: Nascimento Luciana , Galeno Larissa , Pessoa Clinton Hudson , Silva Patricia Furtado , Travassos Guilherme Horta
Published: May 2024

A crescente demanda por sistemas IoT na saúde impulsiona a criação de dispositivos vestíveis para monitoramento de pacientes continuamente. Entretanto, a construção eficaz destes dispositivos requer uma abordagem abrangente de engenharia buscando qualidade de hardware, software e manufatura. Este estudo descreve a condução de duas sessões de Technology Probe (TP) para avaliar a usabilidade e adequação de um dispositivo IoT para coletar dados de condições clínicas de pacientes (saturação de oxigênio, temperatura e frequência cardíaca) para apoiar o acompanhamento hospitalar e compartilha estratégias e lições aprendidas sobre a execução de ciclos de aprendizado validado com coleta de percepção de usuários prospectados, em termos de reações emocionais, opiniões e ideias. Um conjunto de propostas de requisitos foi organizado para apoiar as decisões de evolução da proposta ideada e foram identificadas possibilidades de melhorias para a estratégia de TP.
Tomada de decisões arquiteturais em projetos de software: um estudo exploratório com profissionais
Authors: Carvalho Lucas de O. , Conte Tayana U.
Published: May 2024

Durante o ciclo de desenvolvimento de software, a arquitetura é fundamental para o sucesso da solução e, além de aspectos estruturais e comportamentais, a arquitetura contempla várias decisões críticas tomadas sobre o software. Nesse contexto, alguns estudos da literatura foram conduzidos sobre o processo de tomada de decisões de arquitetura, porém eles estão restritos a um domínio de negócio específico e foram conduzidos com profissionais fora do panorama brasileiro. Por esse motivo, esse estudo tem como objetivo apresentar uma perspectiva preliminar e entender sobre o processo de tomada de decisões de arquitetura de software na visão de profissionais brasileiros atuantes na indústria de software. Os resultados, obtidos a partir de entrevistas semiestruturadas com nove profissionais atuando em empresas diferentes e com variadas habilidades, trazem achados sobre o processo de tomada de decisão, incluindo como as decisões são tomadas e a definição da arquitetura é feita.
Privacy in Practice: Exploring Concrete Relationships Between Privacy Patterns and Privacy by Design Principles in Software Engineering
Authors: Andrade Vinícius C. , Ribeiro Richard D. , Canteri Rafael dos P. , Reinehr Sheila , Freitas Cinthia O. de A. , Malucelli Andreia
Published: May 2024

Ensuring the fulfillment of customer preferences and requirements and adherence to legal compliance have emerged as critical considerations for software development organizations. Legislation such as the Brazillian LGPD and the European Union's GDPR highlight the importance of integrating personal data privacy rights from the beginning of system development and throughout the data lifecycle, as mentioned in the fundamental principles of Privacy by Design. However, recent studies still emphasize the need for processes, methods, guides, and tools that help translate Privacy by Design principles into practical software engineering activities. In this context, this article aims to explore the integration of abstract Privacy by Design principles into tangible Software Engineering practices. To this end, a mapping was carried out between Privacy Patterns and the principles of Privacy by Design. This process translated abstract concepts into practical activities. The reliability of the mapping process among the researchers was assessed by calculating the Intraclass Correction Coefficient (ICC). The findings underscore that when software engineers apply one or more Privacy Patterns to address personal data privacy requirements, as revealed through the correlations conducted in this study, they also tend to adhere to one or more Privacy by Design principles.
Entorno para la Evaluación de la Adecuación Funcional en Sistemas IA
Authors: Lama Jesús Oviedo , Monje Moisés Rodríguez , Velthuis Mario Piattini
Published: May 2024

En la actualidad la Inteligencia Artificial es una parte fundamental de la transformación digital de las organizaciones y la aparición de aplicaciones con algoritmos de IA hace que su incidencia en las actividades cotidianas sea cada día mayor. Ante esta situación, existe una necesidad de que estos Sistemas IA, como sistemas software que son, cuenten con los parámetros de calidad necesarios para garantizar su uso. En este artículo se presenta un entorno metodológico y tecnológico para la medición y la evaluación de la Adecuaci ón Funcional en Sistemas IA. El entorno propone un conjunto de métricas y propiedades de calidad alineadas con el nuevo estándar ISO/IEC 25059. Tambi én cuenta con una metodología de evaluación alineada con la norma ISO/IEC 25040. Por otro lado, se ha desarrollado un conjunto de herramientas automáticas para facilitar la evaluación de la Adecuación Funcional en Sistemas IA.
Resultados Iniciais de uma Rapid Review sobre Tecnologias de Apoio à Engenharia de Sistemas de Software Quântico
Authors: Paiva Bruno D. de , Esteves Alexandre C. , Mello Rafael M. de , Travassos Guilherme H.
Published: May 2024

De acordo com o SWEBOK a engenharia de produtos de software diz respeito à execução de diversos processos, incluindo requisitos e programação, entre outros. Apesar da evolução das tecnologias baseadas em evidência, sistemas de software contemporâneos, incluindo software quântico, geralmente exigem tecnologias adicionais para enfrentar os seus desafios. Portanto, este trabalho apresenta os resultados emergentes de uma rapid review sobre tecnologias que apoiam a engenharia de software quântico sob a perspectiva do SWEBOK. A amostra inicial sugere uma lacuna significativa e uma falta de elementos de investigação abrangentes para a criação de tecnologias robustas para apoiar a engenharia de sistemas de software quântico.
Fortaleza City Hall Strategic Planning based on Data Analysis and Forecasting
Authors: Batista Élcio , Andrade Rossana M. C. , Santos Ismayle S. , Nogueira Tales P. , Oliveira Pedro A. M. , Lelli Valéria , Oliveira Victória T.
Published: May 2024

This paper presents the Big Data Fortaleza platform, which uses Big Data and Machine Learning for providing data analysis and prediction. The platform aims to assist in the strategic planning of solutions for the sustainable urban development of Fortaleza, in line with the activities of the Fortaleza Planning Institute (IPLANFOR). The challenge initially addressed is Early Childhood, once intelligent data management can significantly contribute to decisionmaking aimed at improving child development. Several exploratory and predictive analyses have been conducted to address critical issues in this domain, identified through discussions with several stakeholders from Fortaleza City Hall.
Framework Ágil para Certificação de Software Aeronáutico
Authors: Costa Andréia Aparecida , Marques Johnny
Published: May 2024

Este artigo resumo apresenta uma proposta de framework para desenvolvimento de software aeronáutico, como proposta de pesquisa de mestrado em andamento, onde esse framework apresenta compliance com a RTCA DO-178C, incorporando os valores e princípios do Manifesto Ágil e uma extensão do Scrum.
Two Short Interviews with Liv Ullmann
Authors: Peary Gerald
Published: May 2024

This chapter features two interviews with the Norwegian actress and film director, Liv Ullmann. In the first interview, she discusses the precautions that she took as a Christian directing Sophie, a story which some critics succinctly described as “a Jewsih Madame Bovary.” Ullmann also describes the scrutiny she faced as a female director being tested by an overwhelmingly male crew. The second interview explores Ullmann’s on and off-set relationship with Ingmar Bergman, a filmmaker with whom she worked as an acress in Persona (1966) and The Passion of Anna (1969) and as a director in Faithless (2000).
Classification of Sugarcane Leaf Disease with AlexNet Model
Authors: KURSUN Ramazan , YASIN Elham Tahsin , KOKLU Murat
Published: May 2024

This study evaluates the influence of activation functions on the performance of the AlexNet deep learning model in classifying sugarcane diseases. Two popular activation functions, ReLU and LeakyReLU, were compared in terms of classification accuracy and computational efficiency. The ReLU function, known for its simplicity and speed, achieved an accuracy of 87.90% with a total training and testing time of 47 minutes. In contrast, LeakyReLU, which allows a small gradient when the input is negative and hence provides continuity in the learning process, obtained a higher accuracy of 90.67%, albeit at a higher computational cost, taking 54 minutes for the training and testing phase. These results highlight the trade-off between model accuracy and computational time in the deployment of deep learning models for agricultural applications. The study suggests that while LeakyReLU can lead to more accurate models, ReLU remains a competitive choice when efficiency is paramount. Future research should focus on optimizing the balance between accuracy and speed, potentially through the tuning of LeakyReLU parameters or the development of hybrid models.
Enhancing the Internet of Vehicles through Collaborative Cryptographic Mechanisms with IRS
Authors: Aljumaili Ahmed , Trabelsi Hafedh , Jerbi Wassim , Hazim Rafal
Published: May 2024

The Internet of Vehicles (IoV) is transforming transportation systems by allowing for seamless communication and collaboration between vehicles, roadside units (RSUs), and cloud servers. However, the dynamic and varied character of IoV settings raises serious security and efficiency concerns. This work suggests a novel strategy to addressing these issues by combining collaborative cryptographic processes and intelligent reflecting surfaces (IRS). Our method uses modern encryption techniques, such as the modern Encryption Standard (AES), to assure safe data delivery, while intelligent reflecting surfaces dynamically modify their reflection qualities to improve signal propagation and reception. We provide a detailed network model and algorithmic framework for implementing the suggested strategy, with a focus on cryptographic techniques and the role of intelligent reflecting surfaces in improving communication security and efficiency. Through theoretical analysis and debate, we emphasize the possible benefits of incorporating intelligent reflecting surfaces in IoV networks, such as improved network coverage, lower communication costs, and increased energy efficiency. Furthermore, we explore the implications of our strategy for IoV security and suggest future research areas in this area.
Función e impacto político de los movimientos sociales en el sistema político
Authors: Torres Chavez Jose Osvaldo
Published: May 2024

Social movements are associated with protest mainly against the government, however, we must establish their functions in the political system in order to recognize their impact on decision-making, leaving aside evaluations of victory and defeat. Recognizing that it is an autonomous political organization compared to other organizations with particular characteristics. To do this, the secondary research method is used, which consists of the review and analysis of the literature on the topic. For this, we rely on Niklas Luhmann, Charles Tilly and Alberto Melucci mainly in order to find unforeseen aspects about social movements.
How Do Quantitative Tissue Imaging Outcomes in Acute Ischemic Stroke Relate to Clinical Outcomes?
Authors: Ospel Johanna M. , Rinkel Leon , Ganesh Aravind , Demchuk Andrew , Heran Manraj , Sauvageau Eric , Joshi Manish , Haussen Diogo , Jayaraman Mahesh , Coutts Shelagh , Yu Amy , Puetz Volker , Iancu Dana , Bang Oh Young , Tarpley Jason , Holmin Staffan , Kelly Michael , Tymianski Michael , Hill Michael , Goyal Mayank ,   the ESCAPE-NA1 Investigators
Published: May 2024

Background and Purpose Infarct volume and other imaging markers are increasingly used as surrogate measures for clinical outcome in acute ischemic stroke research, but how improvements in these imaging surrogates translate into better clinical outcomes is currently unclear. We investigated how changes in infarct volume at 24 hours alter the probability of achieving good clinical outcome (modified Rankin Scale [mRS] 0–2).Methods Data are from endovascular thrombectomy patients from the randomized controlled ESCAPE-NA1 (Efficacy and Safety of Nerinetide for the Treatment of Acute Ischaemic Stroke) trial. Infarct volume at 24 hours was manually segmented on non-contrast computed tomography or diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging. Probabilities of achieving good outcome based on infarct volume were obtained from a multivariable logistic regression model. The probability of good outcome was plotted against infarct volume using linear spline regression.Results A total of 1,099 patients were included in the analysis (median final infarct volume 24.9 mL [interquartile range: 6.6–92.2]). The relationship between total infarct volume and good outcome probability was nearly linear for infarct volumes between 0 mL and 250 mL. In this range, a 10% increase in the probability of achieving mRS 0–2 required a decrease in infarct volume of approximately 34.0 mL (95% confidence interval: -32.5 to -35.6). At infarct volumes above 250 mL, the probability of achieving mRS 0–2 probability was near zero. The relationships of tissue-specific infarct volumes and parenchymal hemorrhage volume generally showed similar patterns, although variability was high.Conclusion There seems to be a near-linear association between total infarct volume and probability of achieving good outcome for infarcts up to 250 mL, whereas patients with infarct volumes greater than 250 mL are highly unlikely to have a favorable outcome.
Device Closure or Antithrombotic Therapy After Cryptogenic Stroke in Elderly Patients With a High-Risk Patent Foramen Ovale
Authors: Lee Pil Hyung , Kim Jung-Sun , Song Jae-Kwan , Kwon Sun U. , Kim Bum Joon , Lee Ji Sung , Sun Byung Joo , Woo Jong Shin , Ann Soe Hee , Suh Jung-Won , Kim Jun Yup , Lee Kyusup , Lee Sang Yeub , Heo Ran , Jeong Soo , Jang Jeong Yoon , Bae Jang-Whan , Kim Young Dae , Heo Sung Hyuk , Kim Jong S.
Published: May 2024

Background and Purpose In young patients (aged 18–60 years) with patent foramen ovale (PFO)-associated stroke, percutaneous closure has been found to be useful for preventing recurrent ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA). However, it remains unknown whether PFO closure is also beneficial in older patients.Methods Patients aged ≥60 years who had a cryptogenic stroke and PFO from ten hospitals in South Korea were included. The effect of PFO closure plus medical therapy over medical therapy alone was assessed by a propensity-score matching method in the overall cohort and in those with a high-risk PFO, characterized by the presence of an atrial septal aneurysm or a large shunt.Results Out of the 437 patients (mean age, 68.1), 303 (69%) had a high-risk PFO and 161 (37%) patients underwent PFO closure. Over a median follow-up of 3.9 years, recurrent ischemic stroke or TIA developed in 64 (14.6%) patients. In the propensity score-matched cohort of the overall patients (130 pairs), PFO closure was associated with a significantly lower risk of a composite of ischemic stroke or TIA (hazard ratio [HR]: 0.45; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.24–0.84; P=0.012), but not for ischemic stroke. In a subgroup analysis of confined to the high-risk PFO patients (116 pairs), PFO closure was associated with significantly lower risks of both the composite of ischemic stroke or TIA (HR: 0.40; 95% CI: 0.21–0.77; P=0.006) and ischemic stroke (HR: 0.47; 95% CI: 0.23–0.95; P=0.035).Conclusion Elderly patients with cryptogenic stroke and PFO have a high recurrence rate of ischemic stroke or TIA, which may be significantly reduced by device closure.
Cancer-Associated Stroke: Thrombosis Mechanism, Diagnosis, Outcome, and Therapeutic Strategies
Authors: Heo Ji Hoe , Yun Jaeseob , Kim Kwang Hyun , Jung Jae Wook , Yoo Joonsang , Kim Young Dae , Nam Hyo Suk
Published: May 2024

Cancer can induce hypercoagulability, which may lead to stroke. This occurs when tumor cells activate platelets as part of their growth and metastasis. Tumor cells activate platelets by generating thrombin and expressing tissue factor, resulting in tumor cell-induced platelet aggregation. Histopathological studies of thrombi obtained during endovascular thrombectomy in patients with acute stroke and active cancer have shown a high proportion of platelets and thrombin. This underscores the crucial roles of platelets and thrombin in cancer-associated thrombosis. Cancer-associated stroke typically occurs in patients with active cancer and is characterized by distinctive features. These features include multiple infarctions across multiple vascular territories, markedly elevated blood D-dimer levels, and metastasis. The presence of cardiac vegetations on echocardiography is a robust indicator of cancer-associated stroke. Suspicion of cancer-associated stroke during endovascular thrombectomy arises when white thrombi are detected, particularly in patients with active cancer. Cancer-associated stroke is almost certain when histopathological examination of thrombi shows a very high platelet and a very low erythrocyte composition. Patients with cancer-associated stroke have high risks of mortality and recurrent stroke. However, limited data are available on the optimal treatment regimen for stroke prevention in these patients. Thrombosis mechanism in cancer is well understood, and distinct therapeutic targets involving thrombin and platelets have been identified. Therefore, direct thrombin inhibitors and/or antiplatelet agents may effectively prevent stroke recurrence. Additionally, this strategy has potential benefits in cancer treatment as accumulating evidence suggests that aspirin use reduces cancer progression, metastasis, and cancer-related mortality. However, clinical trials are necessary to assess the efficacy of this strategy involving the use of direct thrombin inhibitors and/or antiplatelet therapies.
Endovascular Therapy in the Extended Time Window for Large Vessel Occlusion in Patients With Pre-Stroke Disability
Authors: Tanaka Kanta , Yamagami Hiroshi , Qureshi Muhammad M. , Uchida Kazutaka , Siegler James E. , Nogueira Raul G. , Yoshimura Shinichi , Sakai Nobuyuki , Martinez-Majander Nicolas , Nagel Simon , Demeestere Jelle , Puetz Volker , Haussen Diogo C. , Abdalkader Mohamad , Olive-Gadea Marta , Mohammaden Mahmoud H. , Marto João Pedro , Dusart Anne , Winzer Simon , Tomppo Liisa , Caparros Francois , Henon Hilde , Bellante Flavio , Ramos João Nuno , Ortega-Gutierrez Santiago , Sheth Sunil A. , Nannoni Stefania , Kaesmacher Johannes , Vandewalle Lieselotte , Salazar-Marioni Sergio , Farooqui Mudassir , Virtanen Pekka , Ventura Rita , Zaidi Syed , Castonguay Alicia C. , Puri Ajit S. , Farzin Behzad , Masoud Hesham E. , Klein Piers , Jesser Jessica , Requena Manuel , Dobrocky Tomas , Kaiser Daniel P.O. , Peltola Erno , Strambo Davide , Möhlenbruch Markus A. , Lin Eugene , Ringleb Peter A. , Zaidat Osama O. , Cordonnier Charlotte , Roy Daniel , Lemmens Robin , Ribo Marc , Strbian Daniel , Fischer Urs , Michel Patrik , Raymond Jean , Nguyen Thanh N.
Published: May 2024

Background and Purpose We compared the outcomes of endovascular therapy (EVT) in an extended time window in patients with large-vessel occlusion (LVO) between patients with and without pre-stroke disability.Methods In this prespecified analysis of the multinational CT for Late Endovascular Reperfusion study (66 participating sites, 10 countries between 2014 and 2022), we analyzed data from patients with acute ischemic stroke with a pre-stroke modified Rankin Scale (mRS) score of 0–4 and LVO who underwent EVT 6–24 hours from the time last seen well. The primary outcome was the composite of functional independence (FI; mRS score 0–2) or return to the pre-stroke mRS score (return of Rankin, RoR) at 90 days. Outcomes were compared between patients with pre-stroke disability (pre-stroke mRS score 2–4) and those without (mRS score 0–1).Results A total of 2,231 patients (median age, 72 years; median National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale score, 16) were included in the present analysis. Of these, 564 (25%) had pre-stroke disability. The primary outcome (FI or RoR) was observed in 30.7% of patients with pre-stroke disability (FI, 16.5%; RoR, 30.7%) compared to 44.1% of patients without (FI, 44.1%; RoR, 13.0%) (P<0.001). In multivariable logistic regression analysis with inverse probability of treatment weighting, pre-stroke disability was not associated with significantly lower odds of achieving FI or RoR (adjusted odds ratio 0.73, 95% confidence interval 0.43–1.25). Symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage occurred in 6.3% of both groups (P=0.995).Conclusion A considerable proportion of patients with late-presenting LVO and pre-stroke disability regained pre-stroke mRS scores after EVT. EVT may be appropriate for patients with pre-stroke disability presenting in the extended time window.
Gashaka Gumti National Park Tourism Development and Biodiversity Conservation
Authors: Madaki Kanati , Umaru Isaac John , Umaru Kerenhapucch Isaac
Published: May 2024

Tourist activities in host environments often create land use problems, such as infrastructure development, and damage to ecosystems and habitats. These disturbances can lead to the disruption of wildlife species, affecting their normal behavior, increasing mortality, and reducing reproductive success. Despite these challenges, the direct benefits of tourism development to the local community are substantial. The study found that 76.06% of locals engaged in merchandise sales, 77.66% gained employment through park development, and 52.6% participated in tourism-related activities. Additionally, the indirect benefits of tourism development to the local community include increased security, improved wildlife conservation, enhanced infrastructure development, employment opportunities, and increased wildlife knowledge, with an average significance ranging from 26% to 45%. In conclusion, tourism development and biodiversity conservation contribute significantly to development, knowledge, employment, and awareness within the local community and the country at large.
The Ambiguities of Freedom
Authors: Greene Maxine
Published: May 2024

Claims that the possibility of freedom is an aspect of one’s individuality, and this possibility must be actualized through circumstances and conscious involvement with other human beings. Argues education should open spaces to enable poor and minority children to imagine new possibilities for themselves.
Feeling Expressed: Portrait of a Young Poet
Authors: Phillips Ann
Published: May 2024

Teacher researcher Ann Phillips studied the development of young African American poet Evania from grades five through eight. She advises that Evania has much to teach those who want to develop a meaningful agenda for language arts for the Twenty-First Century.
Art as Literacy
Authors: Albers Peggy
Published: May 2024

Challenges educators to consider the meaning-making potential of art. Explores how this was done in a middle school art classroom by examining the role of the teacher, students’ enculturation in art, art as process, and reflection in art. Notes the risks involved when students sometimes create visual meanings that are racist, homophobic, or sexist.
Putting Language Back into Language Arts: When the Radical Middle Meets the Third Space
Authors: Gutierrez Kris D. , Baquedano-Lopez Patricia , Gwen Turner Myrna
Published: May 2024

Discusses language and literacy learning, and some current language arts practices that warrant reconsideration. Describes and offers examples of the move away from oppositional discourses (set up by pedagogical debates) and to the "radical middle." Notes a move toward a third place where two normative patterns of interaction intersect, creating the potential for authentic interaction and learning to occur.
Talking About Books: New Beginnings
Authors: Pierce Kathryn Mitchell , Gilles Carol
Published: May 2024

Presents brief descriptions of 18 recent children’s books that relate to the theme of New Beginnings, organized into three sections: Following a Dream, Out of Despair Comes Hope, and New Perspectives.
If Only I Was Like Barbie
Authors: Wasson-Ellam Linda
Published: May 2024

Examines how young girls in a multi-aged primary classroom constructed gendered identities and meanings through interactions with booksand televised soap operas that often distort their vision of reality and what it is to live as a female. Discovers that the girls interpreted story to make it fit into their already established ideas about appropriate behavior for females.
Outstanding Nonfiction Choices for 1996
Authors: Aoki Elaine , Jensen Julie , Kerper Richard M. , Nathan Ruth , Smith Karen Patricia , Zarnowski Myra
Published: May 2024

Presents substantial annotations of outstanding nonfiction books for children published in 1996, including the 1997 Orbis Pictus Award winner and three 1997 Orbis Pictus Honor books. Presents annotations of 14 other outstanding nonfiction titles, grouped in the following categories: understanding the natural world; looking critically at history; biography; and cultures and artifacts.
Dealing with Dialogue: Fifth Graders’ Responses to Reading a Play
Authors: Smolkin Laura B.
Published: May 2024

Explores responses of 10 fifth graders to the dialog of a play. Creates 12 speech act interruption points and asks children to write predictions for the character’s line. Examines these for conversational cooperativity. Finds children’s oral explanations for their predictions revealed two major interpretive stances--an interactive focus and a focus on characters’ concerns.
Two Classrooms, Two Writing Communities: Urban and Suburban Tenth Graders Learning to Write
Authors: Sperling Melanie , Woodlief Laura
Published: May 2024

Investigates how classroom communities were created to support students’ writing in two contrasting grade-10 English classrooms: one in a low-income urban school with a diverse population, one in a middle-class suburban school. Analyzes class discussions to see how they functioned in creating community. Portrays writing in both classrooms as socially situated.
Young Deaf Children’s Response to Picture Book Reading in a Preschool Setting
Authors: Williams Cheri L. , McLean Mari M.
Published: May 2024

Studies profoundly deaf children’s responses to picture book reading in a preschool environment as compared to responses of hearing children. Finds that in spite of a severe delay in learning language, deaf children’s responses to the picture books were similar to those of hearing children. Concludes that deaf children learned a great deal about language by reading picture books.
Art to Writing: The Healer, the Catalyst
Authors: Hill Margaret H.
Published: May 2024

Describes a teacher’s work with a small–group Book Club format for adolescents (who were also parents) and a large–group workshop environment at a juvenile detention center. Shows that art creates powerful catalytic links to writing while serving as a catharsis for the young writers. Suggests that art helps them to concentrate thoughts for subsequent speech and writing.
Inside a Women’s Journal Group
Authors: Brooks Julie
Published: May 2024

Uses the example of the Women’s Journal Group to show how a personal, emotional commitment to a personally connected writing community will change that way a writer thinks, feels, and acts. Describes the beginnings of the Women’s Journal Group, the members’ differing backgrounds, goals, and expectations. Outlines the principles of multimedia journal writing which they constructed for their group.
A Mom’s Literacy
Authors: Power Brenda
Published: May 2024

Describes the shifts in the author’s literacy in the three years she has been a mother. Discusses the two books she has had time to read for pleasure, as well as the books she has written and edited (in her role as a teacher educator). Shares how this reflects the fragmented, challenging, exhilarating existence of motherhood.
Message from the Editors
Authors: Rief Linda , Barbieri Maureen
Published: May 2024

Reading and writing are two of the ways we develop our own sense of the world around us. This issue’s theme is “Literacy for Life.” In it, teachers recall how their lives are nourished and defined – intellectually and emotionally – by reading and writing.
Cultural destination branding for Doi Mae Salong : stakeholders’ perspectives
Authors:   , Ma Shu
Published: May 2024

This study uses qualitative and quantitative methods to propose and develop Doi Mae Salong's destination branding. Here are the research goals: This research aims to: 1) investigate the community identity, destination resources, and significance of Doi Mae Salong; 2) collect data on Doi Mae Salong's tourism resources and current tourism situation; 3) identify the stakeholders' destination branding goals for Doi Mae Salong; and 4) develop Doi Mae Salong's brand based on its resources and stakeholders' perspectives.
During the quantitative phase, on-site visitors completed a questionnaire with an IOC score of 0.896 between August 8 and September 8, 2023. A total of 151 participants shared their views on community identity, destination resources, tourist resources, and Doi Mae Salong's tourism situation. The qualitative phase included semi-structured interviews with 9 key stakeholders from local communities, institutes, and businesses. A month of observational study and online research provided a complete picture of Doi Mae Salong's tourism environment.
With respect to objective 1, it is found that community self-identity differs significantly across the generations. Older people identify themselves as Chinese, while younger ones as Doi Mae Salong locals. The place's cool temperature, beautiful scenery, and world-famous coffee, tea and its rich history and culture; With respect to objective 2: visitor attraction in Doi Mae Salong include home-stay experiences and unique culture. The results also highlight the need for improved facilities, management and the need of forming industry-specific associations for more efficient communications; Regarding objective 3, the researcher has identified stakeholders’ goals for the destination: namely, safeguarding culture, environmental sustainability, infrastructure improvement, community involvement, government assistance, achieving business goals and public recognition; As for objective 4, a variety of brand development perspectives are identified, culminating to the concept "Mae Salong: An undiscovered historical treasure of serenity and hospitality." Stakeholder viewpoints shape this tale, blending historical value with a relaxing environment, cultural landscape, and friendliness to make Doi Mae Salong a unique Sino-Thai destination in Thailand.
Perencanaan Peningkatan Daya Dukung dan Perpanjangan Runway untuk Mendukung Penerbangan Internasional di Bandar Udara Adi Soemarmo-Surakarta Menggunakan Software FAARFIELD dan COMFAA
Authors: Saraswati Megananda , Negara Dalimunthe Aditia Kesuma
Published: May 2024

Surakarta City or often called Solo is one of the areas in Central Java Province that has many international events every year. The implementation of international events also means that the participants come from abroad. The city of Solo has one airport that is accessed by foreign participants, namely Adi Soemarmo - Surakarta Airport. Adi Soemarmo Airport has one runway facility of 2500x45 m with a PCN value of 68 F/C/X/T. Based on historical data for international airplanes can land at Adi Soemarmo Airport - Surakarta with maximum weight restrictions by reducing aircraft fuel so that they have to stop at Kuala Lumpur Airport - Malaysia for refueling. Therefore, it is necessary to increase the PCN value and adjust the runway dimensions so that it can accommodate Airbus A330-900 aircraft with maximum load so that it can carry out direct flights to Jeddah, Mecca. Based on the results of data analysis using the ARFL method, FAARFIELD and COMFAA software, to be able to serve direct flights to Jeddah, a 534 m runway extension and 5.1 cm overlay are required so that the PCN value will increase to 135.3 F/C/X/T.