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The “pedagogy of personality”: becoming better people in the English language teaching and learning space
Authors: Sunyol Andrea , Browning Peter 
Published: January 2024

AbstractThis paper interrogates how English language teaching and learning spaces become a locus for a “pedagogy of personality”: spaces where ideal forms of personhood can be transmitted, taught and learned. We draw on ethnographic accounts of moments produced in a municipal English language teaching programme in Rionegro, Colombia, and in the English language class of an elite international school near Barcelona, in Catalonia. We explore discourses mobilised by teachers, students, and school administrators that glorify personality traits that should enable students to become “good community members”, “good citizens” and to reflect on the ways in which language learning spaces are imagined to have an effect on learners’ personalities. We claim that it is not necessarily the English competence acquired in these spaces, or the act of speaking English itself, which is imagined as automatically triggering the enactment of ‘better’ forms of personality. Rather, we believe that our ethnographic data point to the fact that language curricula provide the space to construct, spread and normalise moral values which are associated to idealised forms of subjectivity, and desired forms of being. The discourses circulated through landscapes and classroom interactions show how the mere act of being in an English language learning space is expected to raise students’ awareness of the moral duty to become better, more responsible individuals. We make a key contribution to critical sociolinguistic research by placing a focus on how “good personality” is informed by the pedagogic trajectories of each space, beyond neoliberal projects of self. Moralising catholic discourses, values and ideologies, and broader humanist educational discourses inform ideas about personality and personality development in these spaces. Thus, we call for a slower sociolinguistics, that takes pause before reaching for the explanatory power of neoliberalism and makes room for the complex, historically sedimented logics of our research sites.
Anxiety and enjoyment in oral presentations: a mixed-method study into Chinese EFL learners’ oral presentation performance
Authors: Ding Xixin , Chen Min , Xu Qi 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
Despite the prevalence of emotion-centered studies in foreign language classrooms, there are scant studies focusing on one specific task, the oral presentation task. This research utilized questionnaires to measure 25 Chinese Business-English major sophomores’ Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety (FLCA) and Foreign Language Enjoyment (FLE) in a group oral presentation task. It aimed to unveil the relationships between FLCA/FLE and oral presentation performance, and to dig out factors affecting FLCA and FLE in oral presentations through self-reflective journals. It was reported that most participants generally enjoyed delivering oral presentations rather than felt anxious. Participants exhibited better performance in the content of their presentations as opposed to the delivery manner. Unlike the limited influence of FLE on oral presentations, FLCA showed significant negative correlations with overall presentation performance, particularly in participants’ vocal delivery, enthusiasm, and eye contact. Qualitative data revealed that participants’ FLCA and FLE in oral presentations were predominantly influenced by personal and peer-related factors. Based on the major findings, pedagogical suggestions were put forward to enhance learners’ oral presentation skills and promote academic oracy in higher education.
Antioxidant therapy for hepatic diseases: a double-edged sword
Authors: Das Sayandeep K. , Nerune Savitri M. , Das Kusal K. 
Published: January 2024

AbstractLiver diseases are complex conditions, significantly influenced by oxidative stress. This comprehensive review assesses the therapeutic role of antioxidants likel-ascorbic acid and α tocopherol, beta-carotene, various minerals, and plant-based ingredients in mitigating oxidative stress-induced liver diseases. The manuscript delves into the critical influence of genetic and epigenetic factors on disease susceptibility, progression, and response to antioxidant therapy. While animal studies suggest antioxidant efficacy in liver disease treatment, human trials remain inconclusive, and caution is advised due to its possible potential pro-oxidant effects. Moreover, the interactions of antioxidants with other drugs necessitate careful consideration in the management of polypharmacy in liver disease patients. The review underscores the need for further research to establish the clinical benefits of antioxidants with understanding of possible antioxidant toxicities to elucidate the intricate interplay of genetic, epigenetic, and environmental factors in liver diseases. The aim is to foster a better understanding of the knowledge on hepatic disease management with judicial antioxidant therapies.
Realization of ultrastrong coupling between LSPR and Fabry–Pérot mode via self-assembly of Au-NPs on p-NiO/Au film
Authors: Garcia Alexis Angelo R. , Mao Cheng-An , Cheng Wen-Hui (Sophia) 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
The realization of higher coupling strengths between coupled resonant modes enables exploration of compelling phenomena in diverse fields of physics and chemistry. In this study, we focus on the modal coupling between localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) of Au nanoparticles (Au-NPs) and Fabry–Pérot mode (p-NiO/Au film). The effects of nanoparticle size, projected surface coverage (PSC), interparticle distance (IPD), and arrangement to the coupling strength between the two modes are theoretically investigated using finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) method. Au-NPs/p-NiO/Au film (ANA) nanostructures with NPs size of 10 nm, 30 nm, and 50 nm are considered. Numerical calculations point to larger size and higher projected surface coverage (also smaller IPD) of NPs as pre-eminent factors in enhancing the strength of modal coupling. ANA nanostructure with NPs size of 30 nm (ANA-30) and 50 nm (ANA-50) are experimentally fabricated via a facile air–liquid interface self-assembly. The fabricated nanodevices exhibit immense Rabi splitting energies of 655 meV (ANA-30) and 770 meV (ANA-50), and thus fulfill the ultrastrong coupling condition with remarkable splitting energy to bare (plasmon) energy ratio of 0.35 (ANA-30) and 0.4 (ANA-50). The physical insights presented in this study, together with the simple and scalable fabrication process, establish a viable approach to realize stronger coupling between LSPR and Fabry–Pérot mode in metal NPs/dielectric/metal film systems. This will be vital to take advantage of the promising performance enhancements of plasmonic-based nanostructures under strongly coupled regimes in areas such as solar to fuel conversion, sensing, opto-electronics, and quantum applications.
A brief guide to measurement uncertainty (IUPAC Technical Report)
Authors: Possolo Antonio , Hibbert David Brynn , Stohner Jürgen , Bodnar Olha , Meija Juris 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
This Brief Guide reintroduces readers to the main concepts and technical tools used for the evaluation and expression of measurement uncertainty, including both classical and Bayesian statistical methods. The general approach is the same that was adopted by the Guide to the Expression of Uncertainty in Measurement (GUM): quantities whose values are surrounded by uncertainty are modeled as random variables, which enables the application of a wide range of techniques from probability and statistics to the evaluation of measurement uncertainty. All the methods presented are illustrated with examples involving real measurement results from a wide range of fields of chemistry and related sciences, ranging from classical analytical chemistry as practiced at the beginning to the 20th century, to contemporary studies of isotopic compositions of the elements and clinical trials. The supplementary material offers profusely annotated computer codes that allow the readers to reproduce all the calculations underlying the results presented in the examples.
Bayesian LASSO for population stratification correction in rare haplotype association studies
Authors: Liu Zilu , Turkmen Asuman Seda , Lin Shili 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
Population stratification (PS) is one major source of confounding in both single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) and haplotype association studies. To address PS, principal component regression (PCR) and linear mixed model (LMM) are the current standards for SNP associations, which are also commonly borrowed for haplotype studies. However, the underfitting and overfitting problems introduced by PCR and LMM, respectively, have yet to be addressed. Furthermore, there have been only a few theoretical approaches proposed to address PS specifically for haplotypes. In this paper, we propose a new method under the Bayesian LASSO framework, QBLstrat, to account for PS in identifying rare and common haplotypes associated with a continuous trait of interest. QBLstrat utilizes a large number of principal components (PCs) with appropriate priors to sufficiently correct for PS, while shrinking the estimates of unassociated haplotypes and PCs. We compare the performance of QBLstrat with the Bayesian counterparts of PCR and LMM and a current method, haplo.stats. Extensive simulation studies and real data analyses show that QBLstrat is superior in controlling false positives while maintaining competitive power for identifying true positives under PS.
Study on the scale inhibition performance of organic chelating agent aided by surfactants on CaCO3 at high salinity condition
Authors: Li Xiaolong , Zhang Juantao , Zhang Junping , Li Danping , Chang Suicheng , Lei Zigang 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
The salt blockage layer formed in the wellbore during the development of high salinity oil and gas fields has a serious impact on the safety of oil and gas production of the oil and gas fields. CaCO3 is the main component of scale in high salinity oil and gas fields. Herein, focusing on CaCO3 as an example, the precipitation and scaling process as well as the change of crystalline form of CaCO3 under different temperature and salinity conditions were studied. The effects of two addition methods of organic chelating agent on the solubilization and dislodgement of CaCO3 under high salinity conditions were also explored. The optimal concentration of organic chelating agent is determined to be 1 % and 5 % for solubilization and dislodgement, respectively. It was found that the solubilization is achieved by inhibiting the stable and difficult to treat calcite crystal phase to generate more irregular and more dispersed aragonite CaCO3. Organic chelating agent contains a large number of carboxyl groups in its molecules, which can be adsorbed onto the surface of CaCO3 crystals through electrostatic adsorption. By chelating Ca2+ in stable and difficult to treat calcite CaCO3, the further ordered growth of the crystals is prevented, causing lattice distortion or large crystal rupture, thereby achieving dislodgement. This study will provide theoretical and technical support for the solubilization and dislodgement of salt blockage layer in wellbore at high salinity conditions.
Influence of Deck Butt Weld Seams on Fatigue Life of Steel Bridge Decks Pavement: Parameter Optimization
Authors: Jiang Xiujie , Huang Wei , Luo Sang , Kong Weiyi , Du Kaijun , Wang Yaozheng 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
The butt weld at the connection between orthotropic steel bridge decks (OSBDs) can potentially pose a hazard to the fatigue endurance of the steel bridge deck pavement. This study aims to optimize the parameters of the butt weld seam using finite element (FE) analysis. The optimized parameters will provide valuable guidance for the design of pavements with a focus on antifatigue properties. Initially, the dynamic modulus of the epoxy asphalt mixture (EAM) was determined through laboratory experimentation at various frequencies and temperatures. These material parameters were then used to compute the pavement’s fatigue life. Additionally, a well-established FE model was employed to analyze the deformation and fatigue life of the pavement structure. The validity of the model was verified by the theoretical calculation results. Various factors were considered, including vehicle velocities, pavement temperatures, and weld seam misalignments as well as weld seam dimensions such as height and width. The analysis was conducted using a three-dimensional steel bridge model. The results showed that decreasing pavement temperature, weld seam height, and misalignment led to an increase in pavement fatigue life. Conversely, reducing the weld seam width resulted in a decrease in fatigue life. Furthermore, the study investigated the coupling effect of different weld seam heights and widths on the fatigue life of the pavement. Contour figures were used to establish the parameter relationship formula for weld seam height and width. These findings are significant for pavement and deck designers because they enhance the understanding of the sensitivity of weld seams as design variables affecting the fatigue characteristics of pavement structures. Moreover, special attention should be given to the impact of welding parameters on the fatigue design of steel bridge deck pavement under high-temperature conditions of pavement structures.
The Sound of G: A Method to Calculate The Acceleration Due to Gravity Using Acoustic Stopwatch
Authors: Pacala F. A. , Pili U. 
Published: January 2024

This paper explored to calculate the value of the acceleration due to gravity (g) by using primarily of balloons, mass hanger, an acoustic stopwatch of a smartphone. The acoustic stopwatch used is based on the PhyPhox mobile application. The independent variable was the drop height and the dependent variable is the recorded time. There were seven drop heights and time were recorded for each fall with three repetitions to reduce the error. The computed value of g was comparable to the average value of g of 9.81 m/s and the locally accepted value. The measure value of g is also similar to the findings of various literatures. This proved the ability of the application to measure the drop time with reducing random or systematic errors. The data gathered from this research has proven that simple mobile phone has now tremendous impact in the classroom experiments. The students now can compute g more than visualizing it. The use of an acoustic stopwatch from a mobile phone in a physics experiment can be a great way for students to gain a better understanding of measuring and interpreting data accurately. The app makes it easier for teachers to demonstrate the concept of measurements and how to properly record them by using audio cues from the phone's built-in microphone.
Design quality assessment and investigation of visitors satisfaction of the Jordan Museum using Post-Occupancy Evaluation
Authors: Khasawneh Fahed A. 
Published: January 2024

AbstractThe Jordan Museum is the most important modern archeological museum in Jordan. This paper assesses the quality of design and the visitors' satisfaction with the Jordan Museum. Also, it investigates which of the selected performance elements contribute most to visitors' satisfaction. Investigative Post-Occupancy Evaluation (POE) was used within a mixed methodology approach. A questionnaire was used for the quantitative part, complemented by other qualitative methods. Descriptive statistics were used to determine the design quality and visitors' satisfaction. Stepwise regression was used to detect which performance elements predict overall visitors' satisfaction. The design quality of the museum was rated as good, and its permanent galleries were exceptionally rated as excellent. The visitors were generally satisfied with the museum. Visitors were satisfied with the interior and exterior finish but were not impressed with the heavy use of stone in the façade. The simplicity of the museum layout made navigation easy, and visitors were satisfied with wayfinding. This paper is the first to use POE to assess the Jordan Museum. The findings can be used to enhance the management and operation of the Jordan Museum. Also, important performance elements can be developed into guidelines to guarantee effective museum designs in the future.
МЕЖДУ ПАЦИФИЗМОМ И МИЛИТАРИЗМОМ: РУССКИЕ ФИЛОСОФЫ О НРАВСТВЕННОМ ТРАГИЗМЕ ВОЙНЫ
Authors: Малахаткин Евгений Олегович 
Published: January 2024

Цель исследования. В центре внимания — нравственно противоречивый характер войны, который раскрывается совокупным опытом русской философии, начиная от В. С. Соловьева.
Методология исследования базируется на традициях русской философской мысли.
Результаты исследования. Трагизм является наиболее адекватным понятием для выражения этой противоречивости войны, характерной для русской философии, поскольку он позволяет избежать крайностей пацифизма и милитаризма. Уточняются различные смыслы трагического, принятые в русской философии. Трагизм войны свидетельствует о ее неизбежности при неустранимости нравственных мук совести. Показано, что отношение к войне в русской философии определится не политическими, экономическими, а нравственно-онтологическими аргументами. Нравственный трагизм войны обусловлен онтологической ситуацией «болезни бытия», и поэтому трагическая суть войны — это трагическая суть больного бытия. Делается вывод о том, что данное воззрение делает пацифистскую идеологию не только нежелательной, но более того — вредной и опасной, так приводит не к прекращению войны, но к «худшему греху самоубийства».
Перспективы исследования заключаются в дальнейшем осмыслении феномена войны в русской философии.
ФОРМИРОВАНИЕ УСЛОВИЙ ОБУЧЕНИЯ ДЛЯ ДЕТЕЙ С НАРУШЕНИЯМИ РЕЧИ
Authors: Аниканова Наталья Алексеевна , Хурина Ксения Руслановна 
Published: January 2024

Целью исследования является изучение методов и подходов, которые позволят создать специальные условия в современной общеобразовательной школе для детей с дефектами речи. Главная задача состоит в обеспечении социальной адаптации этих детей, развитии их коммуникативных навыков и коррекции речевых нарушений.
Методологическую базу исследования составляет анализ литературы и научных источников, связанных с различными аспектами коррекционно-развивающей компетенции педагогических работников, школьной инклюзии, обучения детей с тяжелыми нарушениями речи, работой учителя-дефектолога и воспитателя и историей развития дефектологии.
Результаты исследования включают идентификацию основных вызовов и проблем в реализации школьной инклюзии детей с ограниченными образовательными потребностями и предложение практических решений для их преодоления, оценку эффективности специальных условий обучения детей с дефектами и тяжелой степенью нарушения речи в общеобразовательной школе и идентификацию необходимых улучшений.
Перспективы исследования. Исследование даст возможность сформировать новое видение, а также практические рекомендации по созданию специальных условий для детей с тяжелыми нарушениями речи в современных условиях деятельности общеобразовательной школы. Разработка адаптированной образовательной программы, учет индивидуальных потребностей каждого ребенка, выбор оптимальных методик и технологий в процессе обучения — все это позволит обеспечить эффективное обучение и полноценную социальную адаптацию детей с речевой патологией.
Perancangan aplikasi pengajuan cuti kerja karyawan pada pt darma persada
Authors: Jannah Miftahul , Putri Deby Rahimi Dwi 
Published: January 2024

Cuti kerja adalah suatu hak bagi karyawan, yang mana dapat diartikan sebagai ketidakhadiran sementara atau tertentu beserta keterangan dari pihak yang bersangkutan. Selain itu, pengambilan libur sejenak juga bertujuan untuk menjaga kesehatan jasmani dan rohani bagi para karyawan. Telah dijelaskan pula dalam Undang-Undang bahwa perusahaan wajib memberikan hak cuti pada karyawan tanpa pengurangan gaji. Pada PT Darma Persada, salah satu perusahaan yang bergerak dalam bidang Minyak dan Gas yang ada di Kabupaten Bengkalis, kota Duri, permasalahan yang sering terjadi pada pengajuan cuti kerja ini yaitu apabila karyawan yang mengajukan cuti lebih dari satu orang mengakibatkan lambatnya informasi yang diperlukan tersampaikan. Tujuan dari aplikasi Pengajuan Cuti kerja yang baru ini memanfaatkan sistem komputer yang didukung dengan program aplikasi Microsoft Visual Basic 2010 dengan bahasa pemrograman Visual Basic.Net dan Microsoft SQL Server yang dapat membantu penginputan data karyawan dan pembuatan laporan sehingga perolehan informasi menjadi cepat, akurat, dan optimal, baik dalam segi waktu maupun ketepatan, dengan tujuan meminimalisir kesalahan dan permasalahan yang terjadi.
Pengembangan purwarupa website referensi berpakaian untuk generasi z menggunakan metode design thinking
Authors: Audytra Hastie , Nurningtias Retno Ariyanti , Fajriyanti Laila , Nurhalizah Sarah , Kristiani Sepia Putri 
Published: January 2024

Di masa pandemi Covid-19, para Generasi Z yang lebih banyak menghabiskan waktu bekerja maupun belajar di dalam rumah. Tuntutan keadaan pandemi, mengharuskan semua orang berdiam mengerjakan semua pekerjaan dari rumah sehingga menimbulkan rasa mengabaikan tampilan dengan hanya mengenakan outfit yang tersedia atau bahkan hanya memakai pakaian yang itu-itu saja. Namun ketika keadaan pandemi membaik dan sudah memasuki masa New Normal, para generasi Z mulai memikirkan penampilan. Keresahan muncul karena keadaan yang merasa memperhatikan generasi Z mengenakan apa sehingga muncul masalah mengenai outfit yang akan dikenakan di luar rumah. Oleh sebab itu tim penulis mengembangan platform digital yang dapat diakses kapan saja dan dimana saja secara online berupa Purwarupa Website Today’s Outfit. Ketersediaan sistem informasi yang memuat referensi berpakaian diharapkan dapat mengatasi masalah kebingungan seseorang. Masalah yang didasarkan pada riset pengguna dalam kebingungan menentukan pakaian dan kurangnya referensi berpakaian para Generasi Z. Dengan metode pengembangan design thinking, masalah yang didapati dari riset pengguna di rancang dengan tahapan penggalian kebutuhan, analisis dari identifikasi masalah, memunculkan ide menggunakan brainstorming, pembangunan prototype, hingga melakukan pengujian kepada pengguna. Sehingga didapat hasil website yang dapat digunakan pada umumnya untuk semua orang dan khususnya kalangan generasi Z yang menjawab permasalahan dalam menentukan gaya berpakaian di masa pasca-pandemi.
Penerapan sistem keamanan jaringan pada kursus komputer menggunakan mikrotik
Authors: Syaifunazhirin Fakhris , Saputra Nicho Abdania , Nihayah Alfiyatu , Utmurtia Idzmah , Saputra Dicky Fahmi 
Published: January 2024

Pemanfaatan komunikasi internet pada kursus komputer berkembang menjadi jaringan yang dikenal sebagai interconnected network. Keamanan jaringan sebagai bagian aktivitas yang selalu dibutuhkan untuk membatasi kemungkinan kerusakan. Dalam satu ruang kursus memiliki sistem yang terorganisir antar komputer. Tujuan dilakukan penelitian untuk mengatasi masalah pada keamanan jaringan yang digunakan di tempat kursus komputer dengan menggunakan mikrotik menjadi lebih stabil dan terhindar dari malware seperti virus, trojan, dan ancaman lainnya. Metode penelitian menggunakan Network Development Life Cycle (NDLC) dalam pemantauan kinerja jaringan. Temuan yang didapat berupa penerapan sistem keamanan jaringan menggunakan fitur dalam mikrotik yaitu firewall dan web proxy sangat memudahkan pengawasan jaringan apabila terjadi masalah keamanan maupun koneksi jaringan. Kesimpulan yang diperoleh dari hasil pengujian dari penerapan sistem keamanan jaringan yaitu operator dapat mengatur akses para pengguna jaringan komputer di tempat kursus dengan lebih baik mendapatkan layanan internet. Jaringan Local Area Network (LAN) yang sederhana memberikan satu akun login untuk memantau setiap pengguna.