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English at Primary Education In Madrid. Biliteracy or Bilingualism? Writing Skills
Authors: Anguita Acero Juana María 
Published: April 2024

This study aims to assess (first approach) the level of written English of 3rd graders from two Primary Education schools in the Community of Madrid (bilingual and non-bilingual). Both quantitative and qualitative measures have been used. More than 90% of the analysed students made mistakes in the graded dictation showing that, although the Government has made a great effort to implement quality bilingual education since the 2004-2005 academic year (by increasing the number of centres, language assistants, English lessons and qualified teachers), the students in the bilingual school have a low level of written English and those from the non-bilingual school an even lower one. This suggests that although the teaching of English in the Community of Madrid has improved since the program’s implementation, the intended objectives have not yet been fulfilled. It would be necessary to broaden this study in order to confirm this fact.
La fraseología comparada: Traducción de locuciones en Pedro Páramo al árabe
Authors: Kounitrate Najlaa 
Published: April 2024

Las locuciones son unidades fraseológicas de suma importancia en el sistema lingüístico, cuya presencia en un texto objeto de traducción supone aumentar la problemática traductológica del mismo. En este trabajo, se analiza la traducción de unas locuciones presentes en tres versiones al árabe de la obra Pedro Páramo. Se trata de un estudio fraseológico contrastivo español – árabe que tiene como objetivo estimular el interés por este tipo de estudios, porque son de gran importancia y utilidad no solamente para el campo de la traducción, sino también para la enseñanza de ambas lenguas.
Trashing the Myth of the “Old South”: White Trash Identity- Seeking in Dorothy Allison’s A Bastard Out of Carolina
Authors: Parrondo Carretero Concepción 
Published: April 2024

The reality of the poor whites in the South of the United States had not been properly represented within American southern literary tradition until a few decades ago, when authors born in poverty, like Dorothy Allison, started to speak out on behalf of their class. Upon taking down the literary myth of the “Old South,” Allison exposes the social situation of the poor whites/white trash while proposing an alternative to society’s stigmatizing, upon having her characters seek an identity in which the social label is no longer insulting or derogatory. This article aims to analyze Dorothy Allison’s mechanisms to dismantle the literary representations of the “Old South,” as well as her approach to “white trash identity-seeking” in her novel, A Bastard Out of Carolina.
Art at the Service of Progress in The Marble Faun
Authors: Blave Gómez Raquel 
Published: April 2024

Contrary to what we read in Hawthorne’s previous books, little is discussed about thedichotomy novel vs. romance in the preface to The Marble Faun. Art, a key subtext in thestory, is more powerfully introduced than the novel /romance issue. Nevertheless, theword romance appears directly in the title of the book, The Romance of Monte Beni, turningthe genre issue into one of the structuring principles of the text while diverting thereaders’ /critics’ attention to art itself. In general, Hawthorne’s texts present an artist asthe main character, an artist with whom the author himself empathizes. The Marble Faunnarrates the lives in Rome of three artists and of Donatello, who is said to strongly
resemble Praxiteles’ Faun. This article will contend that Hawthorne uses art and his ownway of writing in The Marble Faun to show the need for progress in 19th-century NorthAmerica.
The Ebony Tower: Mythical Women and Powerful Men
Authors: Muñoz-González Esther 
Published: April 2024

The Ebony Tower (1975) is a self-conscious novella that constitutes a perfect example of John Fowles’s consistent reformulation, throughout his work, of themes—such as the oppositional pair creator versus collector, how birth and social class grant different opportunities in life, the difficulty to communicate—, mythical elements and the existentialist perspective. Considering that the novella follows scrupulously each stage in “the hero’s quest” (Campbell, 1993: 245), the purpose of this article is, firstly, to discuss the mythical elements in the novella and how the characters coincide on and depart from what can be expected from their mythical archetypes. And secondly, to prove that these mythical roles could have a patriarchal shape and may contribute to maintaining subjugated positions for the women whether as muses, collaborators or simply as sexual objects of desire and procreation.
Narratological functions through the female lens: the cases of The All Souls Trilogy and The Winternight Trilogy
Authors: Millán Scheiding Catalina 
Published: April 2024

This paper offers a comparative analysis of two acclaimed fantasy trilogies by women writers, The All Souls Trilogy by Deborah Harkness and The Winternight Trilogy by Katherine Arden. By focusing on a qualitative analysis of structural narratological functions through the actions of the main characters (hero / villain), the article argues that the hero displays a personal motivation in both trilogies, which results in a larger impact of their mission. The personal motivation appears to be linked to the protection of family and the underlying construction of a unique perception of affection. This motivation modifies the roles and the impact of functions on other characters, while offering an alternative in power relations.
History of the development of non-state higher education after the implementation of the policy of reform and opening in China
Authors: Шао Б. 
Published: April 2024

являясь важной частью системы высшего образования, частные учебные заведения внесли важный вклад в популяризацию высшего образования в Китае и удовлетворение потребностей людей в высшем образовании на разных уровнях. С момента реализации политики реформы и открытости негосударственное высшее образование в Китае прошло три периода развития: период исследования, период активного развития и период совершенствования. Оно становится важной частью высшего образования Китая и играет важную роль в увеличении предложения образовательных услуги и обеспечении равенства. Целью исследования является описание процесса его развития и выявление их особенности.
as an important part of the higher education system, private educational institutions have made important contributions to popularizing higher education in China and meeting people's higher education needs at various levels. Since the implementation of the reform and opening up policy, private higher education in China has gone through three periods of development: the period of exploration, the period of active development and the period of improvement. It is becoming an important part of higher education in China and plays an important role in increasing the supply of educational services and ensuring equality. The purpose of the study is to describe the process of its development and identify their features.
Organization of physical education classes for pupils with metabolic disorders and increased body weight
Authors: Романова С.В. , Еремчук В.Ю. 
Published: April 2024

в статье рассмотрены наиболее значимые аспекты организации занятий физической культурой для учащихся средней школы, имеющих нарушения обмена веществ и повышенную массу тела. Авторами обозначена актуальность и значимость темы исследования. Дана краткая характеристика проблемы избыточной массы тела. Уточнена роль физической культуры для направленного решения данной проблемы, включая профилактические цели. Проанализированы основные критерии отнесения их к этой категории и основные задачи коррекционно-компенсаторной и лечебно-оздоровительной работы с ними на уроках физкультуры. Подчеркнута актуальность их овладения навыками самоконтроля и безопасности, а также ведения «Дневников здоровья». Дана краткая характеристика программы внеурочных занятий для детей, имеющих нарушения обмена веществ и повышенную массу тела. Данная программа первоочередно ориентирована на развитие выносливости и силы, так как в совокупности именно эти качества способствуют коррекции телосложения. Дополнительно делается акцент на необходимости обязательных рекомендаций для самостоятельной работы педагогом, включая комплексы для утренней гимнастики, упражнения для корригирования индивидуальных особенностей телосложения. Резюмированы актуальные особенности организации занятий в отношении детей и подростков с избыточным весом.
the article discusses the most significant aspects of organizing physical education classes for secondary school students with metabolic disorders and increased body weight. The authors indicate the relevance and significance of the research topic. A brief description of the problem of excess body weight is given. The role of physical education for a targeted solution to this problem, including preventive purposes, has been clarified. The main criteria for classifying them into this category and the main tasks of correctional-compensatory and therapeutic work with them in physical education lessons are analyzed. The relevance of their mastering the skills of self-control and safety, as well as maintaining “Health Diaries” is emphasized. A brief description of the program of extracurricular activities for children with metabolic disorders and increased body weight is given. This program is primarily focused on developing endurance and strength, since together these qualities contribute to the correction of the physique. Additionally, emphasis is placed on the need for mandatory recommendations for independent work as a teacher, including complexes for morning exercises, exercises for correcting individual physique characteristics. The current features of organizing classes for overweight children and adolescents are summarized.
The effect of physical activity on the cognitive functions of a mature person
Authors: Комарова И.Г. , Гончарук С.В. , Гончарук Я.А. , Амурская О.В. 
Published: April 2024

данное исследование направлено на изучение влияния физической активности на когнитивные функции у людей зрелого возраста. В работе были проведены анализ научных статей и исследований. Исследования показывают, что разнообразные виды физической активности могут положительно влиять на когнитивные функции человека зрелого возраста, а именно на его память, речь и интеллект. Важно отметить, что интенсивность и регулярность физической активности имеют решающее значение. Физическая активность при данной проблеме улучшает кровообращение, обеспечивает передачу кислорода и питательных веществ к мозгу; упражнения, направленные на укрепление мышц, способствуют обработке информации и принятию решений; снижению уровня стресса и тревоги, а также улучшению концентрации и внимания.
this study is aimed at studying the effect of physical activity on cognitive functions in older people. The analysis of scientific articles and research was carried out in the work. Research shows that various types of physical activity can positively affect the cognitive functions of a mature person, namely his memory, speech and intelligence. It is important to note that the intensity and regularity of physical activity are crucial. Physical activity in this problem improves blood circulation, ensures the transfer of oxygen and nutrients to the brain; exercises aimed at strengthening muscles, promote information processing and decision-making; reduce stress and anxiety, as well as improve concentration and attention.
Comparative analysis of the activity of the autonomic nervous system by orthostatic and clinostatic tests at the beginning and end of the academic year for Russian and foreign students
Authors: Шаренкова Л.А. , Репицкая М.Н. , Смолина В.С. , Горянная Н.А. 
Published: April 2024

обучение в университетах и институтах является интенсивной работой для любого человека. Особенно большие учебные нагрузки испытывают студенты-медики. Обучение в медицинском вузе обладает рядом особенностей, отличающих его от других: насыщенность программы, необходимость передвижения между клиническими базами, которые могут находиться в разных районах города, необходимость обработки большого количества визуальной, слуховой, тактильной и другой информации. Все это требует большого напряжения в работе высшей нервной деятельности, что со временем может вызывать снижение работоспособности. Данные негативные факторы отрицательно влияют на здоровье и общее самочувствие студентов. Нами было обследовано 364 студента-медика 2-х и 3-х курсов. В результате исследования выяснили, что русские девушки и юноши имеют более благоприятные показатели по ортостатической пробе к началу летней сессии, чем иностранные студенты, как юноши, так и девушки.
studying at universities and institutes is an intensive job for anyone. Medical students are experiencing particularly heavy academic loads. Studying at a medical university has a number of features that distinguish it from others: the saturation of the program, the need to move between clinical bases that may be located in different areas of the city, the need to process a large amount of visual, auditory, tactile and other information. All this requires a lot of stress in the work of higher nervous activity, which over time can cause a decrease in performance. These negative factors negatively affect the health and general well-being of students. We examined 364 medical students of the 2nd and 3rd courses. As a result of the study, it was found that Russian girls and boys have more favorable indicators for an orthostatic test by the beginning of the summer session than foreign students, both boys and girls.
Factors Affecting In Quality Of Healthcare Services In Critical Care Departments Of General Hospitals
Authors: Alwaleed Alsuwailem ; Kholoud Alsomali  
Published: April 2024

Background: Healthcare organizations strive for quality in their service delivery as a way of keeping up with the competing trends in clients’ attraction. In the process, they have become cognizant of the key performance indicators to help track progress and performance. Despite the growing interests in healthcare KPIs, little has been done in terms of KPIs in the general hospitals, especially in the critical care units. Therefore, this study was designed to assess the implications of KPIs on the quality of healthcare service delivery in the critical care department in a general hospital in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Methods: Quantitative descriptive quantitative research was conducted a among 300 healthcare workers in the critical care unit of a general hospital in Saudi Arabia. Data was collected after receiving ethical approval and participants’ consent. Accordingly, the researcher administered the questionnaires to the selected participants using a pre-made research questionnaire using the 5-point Likert scale. The collected data was analyzed using linear regression and the descriptive statistical tests of SPSS, version 26.
Results: From the descriptive statistical analysis, two key performance indictors outstood in the critical care department of general hospitals. These include experiences with hospital staff (mean=3.143; SD =2.00) and Patient Readmission Rate (mean=3.106; SD=1.419). A statistically significant relationship was also noted between patient readmission rate (p=.030), experiences with hospital staff (p=.070) and staff's commitment to patients (p=.016) and the quality of critical care care services.
Conclusion: Key performance indicators are crucial in tracking the milestones made in healthcare organizations towards meeting patients’ needs. Healthcare system management need to develop a means of tracking their key performance indicators for informed improvements in quality of their services.
Social media uses amongst adolescents: motives, minority stress and eudaimonic well-being
Authors: López-Sáez Miguel Ángel , Pérez-Torres Vanesa , Pastor Yolanda , Lobato-Rincón Luis-Lucio , Thomas-Currás Helena , Angulo-Brunet Ariadna 
Published: April 2024

Introducción: la evidencia científica sobre los efectos del uso de medios sociales en línea sobre el bienestar en la población adolescente es heterogénea. En general, usos pasivos (recepción, visualización de contenidos sin interacción) y mayor tiempo de pantalla se relacionan con menor bienestar en contraposición con usos activos (interacciones directas e intercambios interpersonales). Objetivo: Esta investigación explora el tipo y motivo de uso de medios sociales, estableciendo su diferencia por identidad de género y orientación sexual, así como efectos sobre bienestar eudaimónico y estrés de minorías. Método: estudio transversal, 1259 adolescentes; 14-19 años (M = 16.19; DE = 1.08). Escala motivos de uso de redes sociales, Bienestar eudaimónico, Estrés de minorías, tiempo de pantalla, tipo de perfil. Resultados: mayor tiempo de uso se relaciona con búsqueda de pareja, conexión social o establecer amistades. Los adolescentes gay y bisexuales (GB) perciben más estresores distales en línea. Las mujeres tienen mayores niveles de bienestar. Discusión: los perfiles públicos en hombres GB favorecen la autoexpresión, aunque el estrés de minorías puede relacionarse con discriminación, rechazo o exclusión. La socialización diferenciada puede contribuir a un nivel elevado de bienestar en las mujeres. Usos activos como pasivos favorecen el bienestar eudaimónico de los adolescentes.
Introduction: The scientific evidence regarding the effects of online social media use on the well-being of adolescents is mixed. In general, passive uses (receiving, viewing content without interacting) and more screen time are related to lower well-being when compared with active uses (direct interactions and interpersonal exchanges). Objectives: This study examines the types and motives for social media usage amongst adolescents, differentiating them by gender identity and sexual orientation, as well as its effects on eudaimonic well-being and minority stress. Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 1259 adolescents, aged 14 to 19 (M = 16.19; SD = 1.08), analysing the Scale of Motives for Using Social Networking Sites, eudaimonic well-being, the Sexual Minority Adolescent Stress Inventory, screen time and profile type. Results: The results found that longer use time is related to finding partners, social connection and friendships; that gay and bisexual (GB) adolescents perceive more distal stressors online; and that females have higher levels of well-being. Discussion: The public profiles of GB males increase self-expression, although minority stress can be related to discrimination, rejection or exclusion. Differentiated socialization may contribute to a higher level of well-being in females, with both active and passive uses positively effecting eudaimonic well-being in adolescents.
Subjective memory complaints in young people; their relationship with objective cognitive performance and the role of neuroticism
Authors: Crespo-Sanmiguel Isabel , Zapater-Fajarí Mariola , Garrido-Chaves Ruth , Hidalgo Vanesa , Salvador Alicia 
Published: April 2024

Perceptions of recurrent forgetfulness or episodes of distraction in daily life are referred to as subjective memory complaints (SMCs). Their nature has been extensively studied in older adults, but their significance and relationship with neurocognitive performance have not been fully addressed in younger adults. Some psychological traits have been suggested as possible moderators of the association between objective and subjective memory performance. The first aim of this study was to analyze the correspondence between the objective and subjective perception of memory failures in young people. Second, we studied whether the psychological trait of neuroticism could be influencing this relationship. To do this, we measured SMCs, different cognitive domains (episodic and working memory and executive functions), and neuroticism in 80 young men and women. Results showed that only immediate episodic memory was statistically related to SMCs. Interestingly, the negative relationships between objective and subjective memory performance only appeared in participants with higher neuroticism. Thus, memory complaints reported by young people could reflect poorer immediate episodic memory performance, whereas neuroticism would play a main role in the association between memory deficits and SMCs. This study provides data that can help to better understand SMCs in young people.
Las percepciones de olvidos recurrentes o episodios de distracción en la vida diaria se denominan quejas subjetivas de memoria (QSM). Su naturaleza se ha estudiado ampliamente en adultos mayores, pero su importancia y relación con el rendimiento neurocognitivo no se han abordado por completo en adultos más jóvenes. Se han sugerido algunos rasgos psicológicos como posibles moderadores de la asociación entre el rendimiento de la memoria objetiva y subjetiva. El primer objetivo de este estudio fue analizar la correspondencia entre la percepción objetiva y subjetiva de los fallos de memoria en jóvenes. En segundo lugar, estudiamos si el rasgo psicológico del neuroticismo podría estar influyendo en esta relación. Para ello, medimos QSM, diferentes dominios cognitivos (memoria episódica y de trabajo y funciones ejecutivas) y neuroticismo en 80 hombres y mujeres jóvenes. Los resultados mostraron que solo la memoria episódica inmediata estaba estadísticamente relacionada con los QSM. Curiosamente, las relaciones negativas entre el rendimiento de la memoria objetiva y subjetiva solo aparecieron en participantes con mayor neuroticismo. Por lo tanto, las quejas de memoria reportadas por los jóvenes podrían reflejar un peor rendimiento de la memoria episódica inmediata, mientras que el neuroticismo jugaría un papel principal en la asociación entre los déficits de memoria y las QSM. Este estudio proporciona datos que pueden ayudar a comprender mejor las QSM en los jóvenes.