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Japanese diaspora in Margaret Dilloway's How to be an American Housewife
Authors: Fitriani Elok , Basuki Imam , Setiawan Ikwan , Supiastutik Supiastutik 
Published: December 2024

In today's borderless world, people move quickly, forming diaspora communities with complex cultural lives. The culture shock that causes mental health disruption is common in these diaspora communities. Therefore, the study of this diaspora is crucial to be conducted. The novel entitled How to be an American Housewife represents the difficulties of becoming a diaspora subject in a new country with a new culture. This study focuses on the diaspora experience undergone by Shoko Morgan. The study aims to show the construction of diaspora identity, the condition of the Japanese diaspora community in America, and the author's critical position. This descriptive qualitative research utilized the cultural identity and diaspora theory proposed by Stuart Hall to unveil the diaspora identity in the novel. This research reveals that identity is always in some process of adaptation, transformation, and differences from new environments. The literary work under scrutiny shows the experience of Japanese immigrants at that time, such as feeling alienated, isolated, and discriminated against. Through this novel, Margaret Dilloway has represented her mother's challenging life experiences as a diaspora subject in the USA.
Exploring Difficulties in English Speaking Skills Among Eleventh Grade Students
Authors: Aldi Amrullah Sholahuddin , Thoyyib Shof Ahmad 
Published: December 2024

The research was conducted at MA Kanjeng Sepuh Sidayu with the aim of assessing the difficulties students face in speaking English and identifying contributing factors. It employed a qualitative descriptive research approach, focusing on eleventh-grade students. The research sample consisted of 21 students from the science class. Data were collected using two instruments: tests and questionnaires. The test involved a monologue and dialogue-based assessment under the topic of ‘Asking and Giving Opinions.’ After completing the test, the questionnaires, comprised 9 questions covering fluency, pronunciation, grammar, and comprehension ,were given to the students to find out the factors difficulty in sepaking. The findings revealed that students encounter challenges in various aspects of speaking English, including fluency, pronunciation, and vocabulary. Factors such as limited practice, nervousness, and psychological and environmental influences contribute to these difficulties.

Keywords : Students Difficulties, Speaking Skill, Factors.
Book Review - Voice Of Islamic Moderation From The Malay World
Authors: Azila Ahmad Sarkawi  
Published: December 2024

The book revolves around the state of religion namely Islam in the global context. The advent of the book after ten years of the 11 September 2001 tragedy is intended to explain the Islamic concept of moderation as one way of propagating Islamic teachings (daâ€™wah) towards lessening the Islamifobia. The tragedy had intensified global tension between the western world and the world of Islam where Muslims have been labeled with act of violence and religious extremism.
Secondary nomination as a means of creating the image of the enemy (based on the material of the online resource)
Authors: Kovalenko Borys 
Published: December 2024

In the context of the Russian-Ukrainian war, the media play a significant role, firstly, by disseminating information promptly, and secondly, by actively influencing the minds and emotions of readers/listeners and thus shaping public opinion.
Various aspects of media development have been covered in the works of B.O. Kovalenko, T.A. Kots, M.I. Navlna, O.A. Styshov and others. Researchers, in particular, note that a feature of the language of the mass media is the constant replenishment of new means of expressive speech against the background of standard clichés. The study of the language of periodicals has always attracted the attention of scholars and has intensified significantly during the period of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine. The discourse of the media during the period of Russian aggression against Ukraine has become an object of interest for such scholars as: S.Z. Bulyk-Verkhola, I.M. Kalynovska, E.K. Koliada, I.M. Koshman, etc.
The development of scientific and technological progress has led to the fact that the print media are significantly inferior to the electronic media. Many newspapers (if not all) are now in electronic format, and online and blog news have emerged.
The purpose of the article is to identify and study the secondary nomination of the Russian Federation, its inhabitants and its leader in the discourse of electronic media during the Russian-Ukrainian war. In the article the methods of linguistic observation and descriptive methods related to the study of the usual and occasional motivation of the secondary nomination are used.
The electronic media form the information components of the image of Russia, its inhabitants and its leader. As a result of the study of the selected corpus of names, we conclude that secondary nominations and periphrastic descriptive phrases make political and informational texts more imaginative, expressive, emotional, evaluative, fresh, original, and allow for the most accurate expression of the author's vision of the facts and events, and make the material interesting and witty.) Negative semantics reflects disdain for the enemy, ridicules Russia's military power, motivates the public, and strengthens international support for Ukraine. Further research will focus on the coverage of the enemy image in regional media.
Pengembangan Majalah Pembelajaran Biologi Berbasis Etnobotani Makanan Khas Tradisi Saulak Pernikahan Suku Mandar, Banyuwangi
Authors: Dea Eva Aprillia , Utomo Agus Prasetyo , Afrida Indah Rakhmawati 
Published: December 2024

Sumber belajar di era perkembangan teknologi dan ilmu pengetahuan sangat penting dikembangkan sebagai sumber belajar yang kreatif dan inovatif. Penelitian ini bertujuan adalah mengembangkan majalah biologi sebagai sumber belajar yang valid dan kreatif berbasis etnobotani makanan khas Tradisi Saulak pernikahan Suku Mandar Banyuwangi. Metode penelitian adalah Research & Development (R&D) yang merupakan model penelitian yang menghasilkan produk atau media untuk mengembangkan dan menguji keefektifan produk. Tahapan yang dilakukan dalam pengembangan sumber belajar berbasis majalah biologi adalah tahapan potensi & masalah, tahapan pengumpulan data, tahapan desain, dan tahapan validasi produk. Produk yang dikembangkan dalam penelitian ini adalah majalah pembelajaran biologi Keanekaragaman Hayati Tumbuhan. Hasil validasi menunjukan bahwa majalah yang dikembangkan memperoleh kategori “sangat layak” tanpa revisi (97%) oleh validator ahli materi, kategori “sangat layak” tanpa revisi (90%) oleh validator ahli media, dan kategori “sangat layak” tanpa revisi (90%) oleh validator pengguna. Hasil rata-rata dari ketiga validator adalah 92,3% dengan kategori “sangat layak” tanpa revisi, sehingga Majalah Pembelajaran Biologi “Keanekaragaman Hayati Tumbuhan Berbasis Penelitian Etnobotani Makanan Khas Tradisi Saulak Pernikahan Suku Mandar Banyuwangi” berpotensi dimanfaatkan dalam pembelajaran Biologi Kelas X SMA materi keaneakaragaman hayati.
Penerapan Model Jigsaw Berbantuan Media Pop Up Book Dilengkapi LKS Word Square untuk Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Siswa XI IPA SMA Muhammadiyah Waingapu
Authors: Lapir Dian Irawati Kabeba , Makaborang Yohana , Enda Riwa Rambu Hada 
Published: December 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mendeskripsikan hasil belajar siswa dalam menggunakan model pembelajaran Jigsaw berbantuan media Pop Up Book dilengkapi LKS Word Square pada mata pelajaran biologi. Penelitian ini merupakan Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK) yang dilaksanakan dalam kegiatan pra siklus, siklus I dan siklus II dengan jumlah siswa 25 orang. Peningkatan ranah kognitif siswa yang tuntas pada tahap pra siklus mencapai 28%, siklus I dengan nilai rata-rata 69,4 dan jumlah siswa yang tuntas 64% dan tidak tuntas 36%, dan siklus II dengan nilai rata-rata 82,8 siswa yang tuntas mencapai 88% dan tidak tuntas 12%. Pada ranah afektif tahap siklus I predikat tinggi 5 orang, predikat sedang 15 orang, predikat rendah 5 orang dan mengalami peningkatan pada siklus II mencapai 23 orang predikat tinggi, predikat sedang 2 orang. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa penerapan model Jigsaw Jigsaw berbantuan media Pop Up Book dilengkapi LKS Word Square untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa di SMA Muhammadiyah Waingapu berhasil.
Uji Aktivitas dan Karakterisasi Senyawa Penurun Kolesterol dari Fraksi Etil Asetat Daun Bidara (Ziziphus mauritiana)
Authors: Masyhuri Aga Adi , Usman Mohammad Rofik , Situmeang Boima , Wibowo Arianto 
Published: December 2024

Salah satu bahan alam yang dapat digunakan untuk menurunkan aktivitas kolesterol dalam tubuh adalah tanaman bidara, (Ziziphus mauritiana). Penelitian sebelumnya menunjukkan bahwa daun bidara positif mengandung alkaloid, flavonoid, saponin, dan tannin. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui karakter dan aktivitas senyawa penurun kolesterol pada daun bidara. Ekstraksi dilakukan dengan metode maserasi dengan pelarut metanol. Fraksinasi dilakukan dengan metode kromatografi kolom cair-cair dengan pelarut n-heksana dan etil asetat. Hasil skrining fitokimia pada fraksi etil asetat bidara menunjukkan bahwa fraksi mengandung senyawa golongan alkaloid, fenolik, flavonoid, terpenoid dan steroid. Hasil uji aktivitas penurun kolesterol mengungkapkan bahwa fraksi etil asetat memiliki aktivitas dan kemampuan menurunkan kolesterol yang cukup kuat. Hasil analisis dengan FTIR menunjukkan kandungan senyawa metabolit sekunder pada fraksi etil asetat adalah senyawa golongan triterpenoid.
Library Local Historical Video Content on the YouTube Channel
Authors: Zabiianov Yevhen , Novalska Tetiana 
Published: December 2024

The aim of the article is to analyse the local historical component of library video materials on YouTube video hosting, as well as to identify the specifics of local historical library activities in this multimedia environment.
Research methods. The study grounds on the application of general scientific methods of cognition (description, analysis, synthesis, comparison, generalisation) and special methods (content analysis of library YouTube channels, in particular local historical video data) at the empirical and theoretical levels.
Scientific novelty. For the first time, the process of using video hosting by libraries in the context of adaptation to new media realities is summarised. The role of library YouTube channels in promoting local history, culture and traditions is studied. Peculiarities and common features of local historical video content of libraries are identified, and new approaches to preserving local identity are clarified. The prospects for the further development of local historical library activities are outlined according to the process of integrating the library into the digital environment, including involving the public to participate in creating multimedia products.
Main conclusions. Digital transformations of libraries have a great potential for preserving and popularising historical, cultural and local historical heritage. It is important that libraries not only preserve this heritage, but also actively integrate it into the wider public circulation through the availability and use of innovative technologies.
YouTube opens perspectives for libraries in expanding their local historical activities. It is important that libraries use these opportunities effectively, in such a way creating qualitative, useful and interesting content for their audience.
Local historical YouTube channels not only contribute to the formation of certain historical and cultural identity, but also expand the area for studying and research activities.
The intensive development of local historical video content provides libraries with new possibilities in increasing access to local historical sources and maximise their potential use. Due to interactive formats, educational programmes, documentary films and active interaction with the audience, libraries can provide a deeper understanding and interest in local historical issues, while increasing the effectiveness of their own local historical activities.
Election of rational height of steel beam structures taking into account the dynamics coefficient during episodic loading
Authors: Bilyk Artem , Ternovyi Maksym 
Published: December 2024

The article develops a generalized approach to finding the rational height of a steel beam structure: a truss or a roof beam under the action of an episodic short-term pulse load. The research was carried out based on creating a generalized physical and mathematical model for finding the rational height of a steel truss of increased reliability, taking into account the action of a pulsed concentrated load acting in the middle of the span of the structure. The choice of the rational height of a steeltruss was made according to the generalized optimal design method, taking into account the constraints on strength and stability. Therefore, it can be assumed that the applied methodological approach gives a limited-optimal result given the complexity of the problem, but it is sufficient for variant design.
The analytical expression of steel consumption was taken as the objective function, taking into account the dynamic coefficient for bending moment. The analytical objective function of steel consumption for a truss structure was written taking into account the unification of steel elements, and the influence of design coefficients was also taken into account. The physical and mathematical model ofthe steel truss is the design of an ideal I-beam taking into account the shear deformation of the section when determining the dynamic coefficient.
Analytical expressions (rationality criteria) are obtained for determining the rational (bounded-optimal) height of the truss taking into account the influence of the dynamic coefficient. Numerical studies of the bounded-optimal height of the steel roof truss structure are carried out. It is confirmed that depending on the static and impulse load and the geometric parameters of the steel roof structure, the dynamic coefficient affects the determination of the rational height of the steel structure. The obtained criterion of the rationality of the structure also takes into account the influence of the ratio of the selfweight of the steel truss structure and the structure taking into account the enclosing load-bearing structures of the roof slabs. The analytical criterion of the rational height of the steel truss with the influence of the impulse loadalso includes the criterion of the rationality of the optimal height of the truss under static load. According to the research results, a practical method for determining the rational design of a steel roof truss has been obtained during variant design taking into account the action of impulse loads.
Analysis of Thermal Energy in the Drying Process of Taro Tubers (Colocasia esculenta (L.)) using a Rack-Type Dryer
Authors: Nurul Aen  , Rahmat Sabani  , Ida Ayu Widhiantari  
Published: December 2024

Repok Pidendang Hamlet is one of the hamlets in the Pemepek Village area, Pringgarata District, Central Lombok Regency which has a superior agricultural commodity, one of which is the taro plant. An important problem faced by the people of Repok Pindendang Hamlet is the abundant taro harvest but still lacks in processing, causing taro to spoil quickly. Therefore, it is necessary to process taro that can increase the shelf life and quality of taro. This study aims to analyze the energy balance in the drying process of taro tubers (Colocasia esculenta (L.)) in a rack-type dryer. The method used is an experimental method using an energy equilibrium approach. The material used is taro tubers with a thickness of I mm which will be dried with temperature variations of 40-45Â°C, 50-55Â°C and 60-65Â°C until the moisture content is constant. The results show the amount of heat energy in, useful heat energy, outgoing heat energy, lost heat energy, and the highest number of enthalpy were obtained at 60-65Â°C temperature treatment, which were 1719.72 kJ, 869.59 kJ, 823.98 kJ, 1693.57 kJ, and 304.82 kJ/kg, respectively. The total efficiency of the drying system during drying using rack-type dryers was obtained at a temperature of 60-65Â°C of 50.56% and the lowest efficiency was found at a temperature of 50-55Â°C of 24.26%.
Peran Mudir dalam Menanamkan Moderasi Beragama Demi Mencegah Tindak Terorisme di Lingkungan Pesantren Mustahafawiyah Mandailing Natal
Authors: Arianto Nanang , Datuk Imam Marzuki  , Susanti Hasibuan  , Desiana  
Published: December 2024

Mudir is actually the highest leader in the Islamic boarding school and is an icon of the Islamic boarding school itself. The mudir must be at the forefront and be the spearhead of the Islamic boarding school's progress. Mudir must also play a role in preventing the flow of radicalism from spreading within the Musthafawiyah Islamic boarding school. And currently H. Mustafa Bakri Nasution is believed to be the mudir of the Musthafawiyah Islamic boarding school who has a very important role in maintaining the ideological traditions of the Musthafawiyah Islamic boarding school. The aim of this research is to see the role of H. Mustafa Bakri Nasution as the mudir of the Musthafawiyah Islamic boarding school in preventing radicalism from targeting its students, and how the mudir's efforts to implement the ideology of religious moderation within the Musthafawiyah Islamic boarding school environment. The purpose of this study is to see how the role of H. Mustafa Bakri Nasution as the head of the Musthafawiyah Islamic boarding school in preventing radicalism that targets his students, and how the head's efforts to implement religious moderation in the Musthafawiyah Islamic boarding school environment. This study uses a qualitative methodology by making students, educators and the head as data collection instruments and using descriptive as a technique for describing it. The results of this study indicate that the role of the head of the Musthafawiyah Islamic boarding school in preventing the entry of radicalism is by controlling the curriculum to comply with the Ministry of Education and Technology and controlling the quality of ustadz/ustadzah as educators at the Islamic boarding school. In addition, the head is selective about thoughts that come from outside, and collaborates with parties who contribute to bringing Islamic thought that develops in accordance with Islamic teachings that have become a traditional ideology in the Mustafawiyah Islamic boarding school environment.
Behavioral and biomedical factors associated with lifestyle modification practices among diagnosed hypertensive patients in pastoral health facilities of southern Ethiopia
Authors: Yakob Tagese , Yakob Begidu , Jaldo Mesfin Menza , Dawit Desalegn , Elias Chernet , Israel Eskinder , Abraham Awoke 
Published: December 2024

BackgroundMore than 23 million deaths and 36.5% of disability-adjusted life-years are the result of the direct effects of unhealthy behavior alone. Daily behaviors have strong implications for health outcomes and quality of life. The aim of this study is to determine the behavioral and biomedical factors associated with lifestyle modification practices among diagnosed hypertensive patients in pastoral health facilities of southern Ethiopia.MethodsA facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 453 diagnosed hypertensive adult patients in pastoral health of southern Ethiopia from June 1/2023 to July 30/2023. The study population was randomly selected from among patients diagnosed with hypertension that was followed up during the study period using a systematic random sampling technique. The data were entered into Epi-Data-4.6.0.2 and exported to SATAT version 14 for analysis. A binary logistic regression model was fitted to determine independent predictors of lifestyle modification practices among hypertensive patients. An adjusted odds ratio with a 95% confidence interval was used to declare a state of significance.ResultsOut of 453 potential participants approached, 433 agreed to successfully participate in the study, for a response rate of 95.6%. Of the total participants, 56.1% (95% CI, 51.38–60.74) of the patients practiced the recommended lifestyle modifications. Alcohol consumption (AOR = 0.64, 95% CI: 0.42–0.96), ever-practiced reducing salt intake (AOR = 2.48, 95% CI: 1.57–3.93), and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels in the blood (&gt;160 mg/dl) (AOR = 3.3, 95% CI: 1.72–6.34) were independently associated with lifestyle modifications in patients with hypertension.ConclusionThis study revealed that the prevalence of lifestyle modification practices (LMP) was low among hypertensive patients. Lifestyle modification is not one-stop practical, but continuous proper awareness creation, counseling, and health education and health promotion are needed to scale up healthy behavior in patients with hypertension to create a good lifestyle.
Urinary TYROBP and HCK as genetic biomarkers for non-invasive diagnosis and therapeutic targeting in IgA nephropathy
Authors: Xie Boji , Pang Shuting , Xie Yuli , Tan Qiuyan , Li Shanshan , Jili Mujia , Huang Yian , Zhao Binran , Yuan Hao , Mi Junhao , Chen Xuesong , Ruan Liangping , Chen Hong , Li Xiaolai , Hu Boning , Huang Jing , Yang Rirong , Li Wei 
Published: December 2024

BackgroundIgA nephropathy (IgAN) is a leading cause of renal failure, but its pathogenesis remains unclear, complicating diagnosis and treatment. The invasive nature of renal biopsy highlights the need for non-invasive diagnostic biomarkers. Bulk RNA sequencing (RNA-seq) of urine offers a promising approach for identifying molecular changes relevant to IgAN.MethodsWe performed bulk RNA-seq on 53 urine samples from 11 untreated IgAN patients and 11 healthy controls, integrating these data with public renal RNA-seq, microarray, and scRNA-seq datasets. Machine learning was used to identify key differentially expressed genes, with protein expression validated by immunohistochemistry (IHC) and drug-target interactions explored via molecular docking.ResultsUrine RNA-seq analysis revealed differential expression profiles, from which TYROBP and HCK were identified as key biomarkers using machine learning. These biomarkers were validated in both a test cohort and an external validation cohort, demonstrating strong predictive accuracy. scRNA-seq confirmed their cell-specific expression patterns, correlating with renal function metrics such as GFR and serum creatinine. IHC further validated protein expression, and molecular docking suggested potential therapeutic interactions with IgAN treatments.ConclusionTYROBP and HCK are promising non-invasive urinary biomarkers for IgAN. Their predictive accuracy, validated through machine learning, along with IHC confirmation and molecular docking insights, supports their potential for both diagnostic and therapeutic applications in IgAN.