bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Local Content Through Integrated Collaborative Learning: A Survey of Teaching Materials Needs
Authors: Mubarok Husni , Anif Sofyan , Prayitno Harun Joko 
Published: July 2024

The objective of this study is to identify the requirements of both students and teachers for teaching materials that are specific to their local context. This will be achieved through a collaborative learning method that takes into account various activities. The study utilized a survey research design and gathered data from randomly selected seventh grade students and English teachers located in various areas of Jepara district, Central Java province, Indonesia. The research data was obtained by administering questionnaires and conducting interviews. These were divided into two main categories: target situation analysis, which aimed to identify necessities and lacks; and learning needs analysis, which aimed to ascertain preferences for teaching materials. The data that was gathered was then carefully analysed and interpreted through the processes of reducing data, displaying it, and drawing conclusion. The findings indicate that TSA has an average score of 3.1 in necessities aspects, whereas it has an average score of 2.9 in lacks aspects. This implies that teaching materials need to be created or improved. Both students and teachers prefer to have teaching materials and learning activities that focus on local and regional content, as well as the integration of English skills. To conduct further research, development research is needed to develop the teaching materials and test its effectiveness by utilizing comprehensive measures of reading literacy to ascertain its impact.

Received: 13 March 2024 / Accepted: 26 June 2024 / Published: 5 July 2024
Teaching Strategies for Improving Creative Writing in English First Additional Language
Authors: Dlamini Sthembiso Brian , Govender Samantha , Mhlongo Hlengiwe 
Published: July 2024

Research suggests that most South African learners are struggling to write effectively. Previous studies show misconceptions about teaching strategies for teaching creative writing skills. This paper sought to establish teachers’ views about how they teach creative writing skills to English First Additional Language learners in grade 12. This research analysed process writing approach and genre-based approach in teaching creative writing skills. The study is grounded in an interpretive research paradigm within a qualitative approach. Purposive sampling technique was employed to select ten teachers from five schools in uMkhanyakude district in KwaZulu Natal Province in South Africa. Socio-cultural theory and genre-theory underpinned this study. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews, non-participatory classroom observations and document analysis. Thematic analysis was employed for data analysis. Findings revealed that teachers were poorly aligning their pedagogical practices to the Curriculum Assessment Policy Statement. Moreover, there were teacher misconceptions of teaching strategies. Teachers lacked Pedagogical Content Knowledge to effectively teach complex skills required for creative writing. The findings in this study also suggest that teachers are poorly trained in curriculum interpretation. Furthermore, many teachers were unable to effectively utilise teaching strategies that enhance creative writing skills and design engaging writing activities that stimulate learners imagination. It is therefore recommended that teachers are capacitated on effective pedagogies and various genres that will improve and broaden their learners writing skills. The Department of Basic Education would need to strengthen their support and regularly monitor and evaluate teachers regarding policy implementation to avoid policy misinterpretation.

Received: 29 March 2024 / Accepted: 29 June 2024 / Published: 5 July 2024
Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in the Process of Fiscalisation: Case Study the City of Durres
Authors: Taraku Elfrida , Fortuzi Shkëlqim 
Published: July 2024

This paper aims to assess the impact of fiscalization on reducing fiscal evasion in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). SMEs play a crucial role in economic development, particularly in developing countries, contributing significantly to GDP. However, they are vulnerable to external economic factors and regulatory changes. Fiscalization is viewed as a strategy to combat fiscal evasion and promote formalization in the economy. Despite Albania's status as a developing economy with structural and legal deficiencies, fiscalization offers potential benefits. This study focuses on analyzing the significance of SMEs in the economy, their involvement in fiscal evasion, and the transition to fiscalization. Through a questionnaire distributed to SMEs in Durres, we aim to understand their perspectives on the implementation of fiscalization, the challenges they face, and the government support available.

Received: 12 March 2024 / Accepted: 28 June 2024 / Published: 5 July 2024
The Factors Contributing to School Dropout in Schools in Aqaba Governorate, Jordan: The Perspective of School Principals
Authors: Alsagarat Tharwh Abed Almajid 
Published: July 2024

The research aims to identify the factors contributing to school dropout from the perspective of school principals; and to demonstrate the impact of a set of variables including gender, educational qualifications, and teaching experience. The research sample consisted of 123 male and female principals, selected randomly. A questionnaire was developed comprising three domains: school factors, social factors, and economic factors. The results were as follows: The factors contributing to school dropout for students in the schools of Aqaba Governorate were of moderate degree. There were statistically significant differences in the gender variable in favor of females, while there were no differences in the educational qualifications and teaching experience. In light of the results, some recommendations were proposed, including expanding the development of training programs for school counselors to deal with dropout students and conducting further studies on the satisfaction of students' parents with the counseling and social services provided to their children to mitigate the phenomenon of dropout as a preventive measure.

Received: 16 March 2024 / Accepted: 24 June 2024 / Published: 5 July 2024
Learning Styles and Mental Health in Higher Education Students
Authors: Palacios Verónica Adriana Freire , Vizuete Ramiro Eduardo Torres , Acosta Adriana Carolina Sánchez , Vásconez Renata Patricia Aguilera , Pazos Diego Armando Santos , Ureña Adriana Salomé Polo 
Published: July 2024

The study examines the relationship between learning styles and mental health in university students through a systematic review and bibliometric analysis. Three specific research questions are formulated: (1) Is there an association between learning styles and mental health outcomes? (2) Do these associations vary based on sociodemographic characteristics? and (3) What are the most used instruments to assess these constructs? The methodology includes a systematic review, bibliometric analysis, and evaluation of methodological quality. After applying strict criteria, 30 relevant observational studies are selected. The NIH tool assesses the risk of bias, and bibliometric analysis identifies patterns in academic production. The diversity of instruments is notable, with the Kolb questionnaire being the most prevalent. Academic production has increased since 2018, with Scopus as the main source. In mental health, depressive symptoms are the most evaluated. Most studies have a low risk of bias. The review provides an updated synthesis of the relationship between learning styles and mental health in university students, identifying patterns and gaps. Although methodological quality is generally high, potential biases and variable instruments are acknowledged. Future research is proposed to explore specific associations and consider contextual factors, emphasizing the importance of addressing this complex relationship in the university environment.

Received: 6 March 2024 / Accepted: 26 May 2024 / Published: 5 July 2024
Epistemological Novel Over the Forms of Cognitions Philosophy of Love and Beauty in The Paradise of Geniuses
Authors: Veliu Fitim , Sylejmani Shabani Vjona 
Published: July 2024

The Paradise of Geniuses can be considered as a proof of reading and searching for great shapes of epistemological knowledge, since within this novel there are merged all forms of writing: philosophical, aesthetic, theological, social and ethical. We are bringing to the readers a profound philosophical novel, with a structure and language that spots the codes of life and death, of beauty and love. The Paradise of Geniuses, in its content elaborates a new style of narration, even a special style compairing to all Albanian novels, because the author manages to merge knowledge from other sister fields of literature, which is a very rare phenomenon , or slighty incorporated. Skënder Drini remains an unrecognized author in his literary opus, in front of the Albanian and foreign readers as well, that is why by this novel, with the sequentilality of his novels’ series, thus this paper tries to bring Drin as a remembrance to all those admires of literature, all those who love the novel as a philosophical form of thinking, as a culture and as a style of writing as well.

Received: 20 March 2024 / Accepted: 30 June 2024 / Published: 5 July 2024
Unraveling the Strategic Roadmap to Achieve World-Class Status in Indonesia's Islamic Universities: A Comparative Study
Authors: Trebicka Usman , Rokhimawan Mohamad Agung 
Published: July 2024

This paper aims to design programs at Sunan Kalijaga State Islamic University (UIN Sunan Kalijaga) towards achieving the status of a World-Class University (WCU). This paper applies qualitative methods by comparing Gadjah Mada University (UGM) and Sebelas Maret University (UNS). Both have already earned the distinction of being a World-Class University and are currently ranked within the top 500 universities globally. The research findings reveal that UGM possesses a clear vision and mission, positioning itself as a pioneer in pursuing WCU status. UGM has formulated strategies encompass elements such as brand equity, data integration, and internationalization of academic departments. Similarly, UNS has established a vision statement aiming for excellence at the international level and has devised a strategy encompassing achievement orientation, customer satisfaction, teamwork, integrity, and visionary entrepreneurship. By shedding light on the actual condition of UIN Sunan Kalijaga State in terms of program implementation, this research makes a significant contribution towards achieving WCU status by drawing comparisons with international university standards. Ultimately, this study serves as a valuable resource for Sunan Kalijaga State Islamic University in its quest to become a World-Class University by examining successful strategies employed by other institutions.

Received: 13 March 2024 / Accepted: xx June 2024 / Published: 5 July 2024
Model of Activities for the Mastery of Research Skills in Higher Education in Ecuador
Authors: Zamora Tannia Alexandra Casanova , Nuñez Alba Isabel Maldonado , Oviedo Jorge Eudoro Romero , Cruz-Fernández Gabriela María De La 
Published: July 2024

This paper presents a model of activities to master research skills in higher education students. Research skills are considered as the construction and reconstruction of knowledge that involves the optimal management of actions derived from the social interaction of the subject with the object of knowledge. Various methodologies were used to obtain information, such as analysis-synthesis to examine the particularities of research skills; and inductive-deductive to systematize the different theories on research skills. As a result of this bibliographical research, it was determined that the research skills that should be worked in Higher Education from the teaching-learning process as a fundamental basis in the different areas of knowledge are the identification of problems, the search for information, the processing of data and the communication of results. University students need to master scientific research to contribute to improving their academic development and likewise for the progress of the country.

Received: 20 March 2024 / Accepted: 28 June 2024 / Published: 5 July 2024
KONTRIBUSI SOSIAL: Membangun Semangat demi Mewujudkan Impian Anak-Anak di Panti Asuhan Attafakur melalui Sosialisasi
Authors: Gustina Rina , Heriyanti Lesti 
Published: July 2024

Social contribution is one of the Independent Student Exchange programs in the Nusantara module course which is carried out at the end of the Nusantara module activities. This Social Contribution Contribution was carried out at the Attafakur Orphanage which aims to build the spirit of the orphanage children in making their dreams and aspirations come true. In the implementation method there are three stages, namely opening, implementation and closing. It is hoped that the results of implementing this social contribution activity will provide enthusiasm to realize their respective dreams.
PENGARUH PEMBERIAN DISCHARGE PLANNING TERHADAP PENGETAHUAN MANAJEMEN PERAWATAN DIRI PASIEN CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE
Authors: Ryandini Felicia Risca , Karsanah Karsanah 
Published: July 2024

Latar Belakang: Congestive heart failure (CHF) adalah suatu masalah kesehatan masyarakat yang terus meningkat, baik dari segi morbiditas dan mortalitas di negara maju maupun negara berkembang. Pasien CHF sering kali dirawat atau mengalami kekambuhan yang kebanyakan dikarenakan tidak mematuhi terapi yang dianjurkan. Manajemen perawatan diri sangat membantu pasien CHF dengan cara merawat penyakitnya lebih baik. Pemberian METHOD discharge planning dari awal pasien masuk opname sampai pasien akan pulang atau rawat jalan sangat penting untuk mengedukasi pasien dan keluarga. Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu menganalisis pengaruh pemberian discharge planning terhadap pengetahuan manajemen perawatan diri pada pasien CHF. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif dengan quasy eksperimental one-group pre-post test design. Jumlah sampel dalam penelitian ini yaitu 35 responden dengan menggunakan teknik sampling purposive sampling. Instrumen yang digunakan yaitu kuesioner manajemen perawatan diri. Hasil penelitian diketahui berdasarkan uji Paired T Test didapatkan p-value 0,000 (p<0,05), artinya ada pengaruh pemberian discharge planning terhadap pengetahuan manajemen perawatan diri pada pasien CHF. Kesimpulan penelitian ini adalah terdapat pengaruh pemberian discharge planning terhadap pengetahuan manajemen perawatan diri pada pasien CHF. Untuk penelitian selanjutnya pemberian METHOD discharge planning dapat dijadikan referensi untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan manajemen perawatan diri pada pasien CHF.

Kata kunci: Congestive Heart Failure, discharge planning, pengetahuan manajemen perawatan diri

Background: Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a public health problem that continues to increase in morbidity and mortality in both developed and developing countries. CHF patients are often treated or experience relapses, mostly due to non-compliance with recommended therapy. Self-care management helps CHF patients by taking better care of their disease and providing discharge planning from when the patient enters hospitalization until the patient is going home or outpatient. It is very important to educate patients and their families. This study aimed to analyse the effect of discharge planning on self-care management knowledge in CHF patients. This research is quantitative research with a quasi-experimental one-group pre-post-test design. The number of samples in this study was 35 respondents using a purposive sampling technique. The instrument used is the self-care management questionnaire. Based on the Paired T-Test, the p-value was 0.000 (p <0.05). This result means that there is an effect of giving discharge planning on knowledge of self-care management in CHF patients. There is an effect of discharge planning on self-care management knowledge in CHF patients. For further research, METHOD discharge planning can be used as a reference to increase self-care management knowledge in CHF patients.

Keywords: Congestive Heart Failure, discharge planning, self-care management
Clinical and economic efficiency of surgical treatment of patients with chronic apical periodontitis
Authors: Горбунов В.Н. , Григорьянц Л.А. , Гор И.А. , Забаева М.Н. , Симонян Д.В. 
Published: July 2024

Данная статья посвящена оценке клинической и экономической эффективности хирургического лечения хронического апикального периодонтита (K04.5). Обследовано 200 пациентов, мужчин и женщин в возрасте 18—65 лет. По способу лечения пациенты были разделены на 2 группы: I — эндодонтическая хирургия (ЭХ), II — удаление зуба с немедленной дентальной имплантацией с изготовлением временной коронки (НИсИВК). По итогам лечения сравнивали затраты пациента по времени и стоимости, количество осложнений, выживаемость зуба/дентального имплантата в течение 5 лет, индекс восстановления, состояние костной ткани, выраженность боли (по ВАШ). Эндодонтическая хирургия включает 14 услуг, а продолжительность лечения составляет 116 минут. Немедленная имплантация с изготовлением временной конструкции включает 21 услугу продолжительностью 322 минуты. Сопоставление количественных параметров указывает на существенный перевес технологии НИсИВК как в части временных затрат, так и по стоимостным параметрам. Четыре показателя сравнительной клинико-экономической эффективности (количество осложнений, оценка выживаемости и состояния костной ткани, оценка боли по ВАШ) демонстрируют бóльшие клинические эффекты при использовании технологии ЭХ.
This paper evaluates the clinical and cost-effectiveness of surgical management of chronic apical periodontitis (K04.5). . 200 patients, men and women aged 18—65 years were examined. According to the method of treatment, patients were divided into 2 groups: I — endodontic surgery, II — tooth removal with immediate dental implantation with the manufacture of a temporary crown. Based on the results of treatment, the patient’s costs were compared by time and cost, the number of complications, the survival of the tooth/dental implant for 5 years, the recovery index, the state of bone tissue, and the severity of pain (VAS). . Endodontic surgery involves 14 services and the duration of treatment is 116 minutes. Immediate implantation with the manufacture of a temporary structure includes a 21 service lasting 322 minutes. . Comparison of quantitative parameters indicates a significant advantage of immediate dental implantation with fabrication of a temporary crown in terms of both time and cost parameters. Four indicators of comparative clinical and economic effectiveness (indicators of the number of complications, assessment of survival and bone tissue status, assessment of pain by VAS) demonstrate large clinical effects using endodontic surgery.
Objectification of remineralization therapy results using the quantitative light-induced fluorescence (QLF) method
Authors: Акулович А.В. , Никифорова Г.Г. , Коростелев А.А. , Ялышев Р.К. , Матело С.К. 
Published: July 2024

Объективизация оценки динамического статуса деминерализации эмали в процессе реминерализующей терапии — актуальная задача во многих клинических ситуациях. Представлены клинические случаи применения современной методики количественной светоиндуцированной флуоресценции (QLF) для численной оценки процессов реминерализации эмали у пациентов, проходящих курсовую реминерализующую терапию. По данным QLF, после 14-дневного курса реминерализующей терапии гелем R.O.C.S. Medical minerals средняя потеря минеральных компонентов эмали уменьшилась с 18 до 6,8%, максимальная потеря минеральных компонентов — с 32,1 до 8,8%, объем поражения — с 2988 до 47, площадь потери минеральных компонентов — с 166 до 7 пикс., область с бактериальной активностью — с 32 до 23%, максимальная бактериальная активность — с 65 до 0%, площадь бактериальной активности — с 413 до 72 пикс., область белого пятна с бактериальной активностью уменьшилась на 19—100% у разных зубов. Все выбранные значения по исследованию QLF показывали положительную динамику после курса реминерализующей терапии.
Objectification of the assessment of the dynamic status of enamel demineralization during remineralization therapy is an urgent task in many clinical situations. This article presents a modern quantitative light-induced fluorescence (QLF) technique for the digital assessment of enamel remineralization processes. Clinical cases with the QLF technique in patients undergoing a course of remineralization therapy are presented. Indicators of enamel mineralization in the area of the studied teeth according to QLF after a 14-day course of remineralizing therapy R.O.C.S. Medical minerals were: ∆F average loss of mineral components of enamel — from 18.0 to 6.8%, maximum loss of mineral components (∆Fmax) — from 32.1 to 8.8%,lesion volume (∆Q) — from 2988 to 47, area area of loss of mineral components — from 166 to 7 px, area with bacterial activity (∆R) — from 32 to 23%, maximum bacterial activity (∆Rmax) — from 65 to 0%, area of bacterial activity — from 413 to 72px, the area of the white spot with bacterial activity, showed positive dynamics and a result of 19—100% in different teeth. . Thus, all selected values from the QLF study showed positive dynamics after a course of remineralizing therapy.
The use of gum retraction systems in orthopedic dentistry: a literature review
Authors: Джафарова Ф.Ш. , Гаджиева С.С. , Тобоев Г.В. , Кечерукова А.Ш. , Золоев А.Р. , Есиев Р.К. , Мрикаева О.М. 
Published: July 2024

Этап ретракции десны является ключевым при протезировании, так как уступ, который является опорой для будущей коронковой части зубного протеза, должен быть отображен на оттиске качественно. Тем самым ретракция десны фактически позволяет визуализировать конечную линию препарирования и качественно воспроизвести границу будущей реставрации. Методы ретракции десен можно классифицировать как механические, химические или хирургические. В этой статье описаны различные методы ретракции десен, включающие непропитанные нити, лекарственные нити, безнитьевые методы, вяжущие кровоостанавливающие средства, десневую ретракционную пасту, сосудосуживающие агенты, лазеры, ротационное выскабливание, электрохирургию. Также обсуждены методы ретракции десен при протезировании дентальными имплантатами и получении цифрового оттиска.
Gingival retraction is a key step in prosthetics because the ledge, which supports the future crown part of the denture, must be reproduced on the impression in a high-quality manner. In this way, gingival retraction actually makes it possible to visualize the final preparation line and to reproduce the border of the future restoration qualitatively. Gingival retraction methods can be classified as mechanical, chemical or surgical. This article describes the various methods of gingival retraction, which include unimpregnated threads, medicated threads, threadless methods, astringent hemostatic agents, gingival retraction paste, vasoconstrictive agents, lasers, rotary scraping, and electrosurgery. Gingival retraction techniques for dental implant prosthetics and digital impressions are also discussed.