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THE USE OF SMALL GROUP VLOG VIDEO PROJECT TO INCREASE EFL STUDENTS CONFIDENCE IN ENGLISH PRESENTATION
Authors: Joko Prayudha.S  
Published: July 2023

Objective Learning by utilizing technology has become a good alternative in the implementation of teaching and learning activities. The development of learning applications and platforms has also emerged massively to support effective learning, so teachers must be able to maximize the use of this technology in order to develop students' communication and English skills by applying interesting learning methods. One of the learning methods that teachers can apply in integrating technology is by asking students to make a vlog video project about everyday life. Therefore, this study aims to determine the use of the video vlog project method to increase students' confidence in making presentations in English.
Materials and Methods. This study uses a qualitative method and uses a descriptive approach to determine the uses and benefits of using the video vlog project method to increase students' confidence in making presentations in English. Data was obtained through collecting various literature related to the use of video vlogs in the form of journals, articles and books. In addition, interviews were also used as a data collection method to three English teachers to find out their perceptions of applying the video vlog method. Data were analyzed through three stages namely, data reduction, data display and conclusion.
Results. Learning English using video vlog project method provides different teaching compared to ordinary learning. Students become more independent in making assignments related to the theme of the English language being studied. In addition, by utilizing video vlogs students can improve their speaking skills through video practice they make, learning becomes more creative, students are more actively involved in conversations and have positive results in carrying out presentations using English. It is hoped that teachers can use this method more optimally to continue to encourage and improve students' English proficiency.
Conclusion. The use of technology in learning English has become a necessity that must be applied in learning, not only because of the demands of the times but because of the advantages offered by the technology to support the learning process. Thus, the use of vlog video in learning can be utilized by teachers in teaching English because they have advantages that can encourage students to increase their confidence when presenting in English.
KLASIFIKASI KUALITAS CITRA CABAI DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN ALGORITMA GRADIEN BOOSTING
Authors: Mahdiyah Umi 
Published: July 2023

Objektif. Kementerian Pertanian Indonesia memiliki tujuan untuk meningkatkan penggunaan teknologi oleh petani dengan target 65-80% pada tahun 2020 dan 80-95% pada tahun 2024. Hal ini diharapkan dapat meningkatkan efisiensi dan ekonomi dalam sektor pertanian yang merupakan sektor penting dalam perekonomian Indonesia. Salah satu upaya untuk mencapai hal tersebut adalah dengan melakukan klasifikasi kualitas cabai berbasis citra.
Material and Metode. Dalam penelitian ini algoritma Gradien Boosting digunakan untuk melakukan klasifikasi citra cabai. Untuk simulasinya menggunakan aplikasi python.
Hasil. Rata-rata performa dari Gradient Boosting cukup baik untuk klasifikasi kualitas cabai berbasis citra. Akan tetapi pada kasus kelas “dried” selalu ada perbedaan dibandingkan kelas lain, karena banyak datanya jauh lebih besar dibandingkan yang lain, serta vasriasi data citranya lebih banyak.

Kesimpulan. Performa dari Gradien boosting cukup baik untuk klasifikasi kualitas cabai dengan nilai precision, recall, F-Score dan akurasinya adalah sekitar 69,7%, 69,1% 69,7%, dan 76%
The Role of Interactive Social Media in Forming Academic Public Opinion during the "COVID 19" Crisis among Students of the University of Nizwa, Sultanate of Oman
Authors: Al-Thuhli Rabee Bin Al-Mur , ALQassbi Khalifa Ahmed Humaid , Al-Taani Worod Maarouf 
Published: July 2023

The study aimed to identify the role of interactive social media in forming academic public opinion during the crisis of Coronavirus (COVID-19) among students of the University of Nizwa in the Sultanate of Oman. The researchers used a relational descriptive methodology. The study’s population comprised of all the students of the University of Nizwa, whose number is (5505). The study sample consisted of (320) male and female students. The questionnaire was used to achieve the objectives of the study. The results of the study revealed that students' hours of using social media are high, whereas (22%) of students use it more than (12) hours a day. Regarding languages use, it is noticed that the predominant language in use is Arabic at a rate of (64.8%). The levels of the role of learning media, with averages varying between the weak and the high, took the first place with the Google app, with a mean of (3.90) and a high level, while WhatsApp took the second place with a mean of (3.80) and a high level.The researchers recommended the necessity of providing free social media for teaching university students, and paying the attention of the university administration to student public opinion through social media.
The Effectiveness of Using the Internet of Things in Developing Scientific Concepts for the Sixth Basic Grade Students in Mathematics and their Attitudes Towards the Internet of Things
Authors: Al Oudat Amal Ibrahim , Al-Abdallat Mohammad Faraj , Al-Rifaee Azzam Jamil Falah 
Published: July 2023

This study aimed to show the effect of using the internet of things (IoT) in developing scientific concepts for sixth grade in basic mathematics and their attitudes towards the internet of things. the study sample consisted of (60) male and female students from the sixth basic class in Mayar international schools of the Directorate of Special Education in the Capital Governorate in Jordan, during the second semester of the academic year 2019/2020. Two classes were chosen and randomly divided into two groups, one experimental consisting of (30) male and female students who studied using the internet of things, and the other consisted of (30) male and female students studied in the traditional method. To achieve the objective of the study, the internet of things application was prepared, and the development of scientific concepts was tested. The results of the study indicated the presence of statistically significant differences between the mean of students ’scores at the level of significance (α = 0.05) in the experimental and control groups in the post-test and in favor of the experimental group, while the results showed that there were no statistically significant differences due to the difference in gender, and also showed that there was a difference statistically significant between the pre- and post-tests at the significance level (α = 0.05). The differences came in favor of the post-test for the experimental group students. The study recommended that attention be paid to providing internet applications of things in teaching various subjects, in the basic stage.
Radiation Safety Awareness and Practice among Radiology Staff in Kabul National Specialty Hospitals
Authors: Sahoo Tahmina , Ahmadi Abdul Qudoos , Amarkhil Omran Omar 
Published: July 2023

Background and Aim: In the world, more than ten million photographs and hundreds of thousands of nuclear medicine operations are performed daily. The exposure of such a large population even at the low dose levels used in diagnostic radiology due to definite effects and the possibility of ionizing radiation has caused public concern. This study aimed to determine the awareness of radiology staff from X-Rays adverse effects and the extent of use of safety measures in their practice in Kabul National hospitals. Methodology: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted among 60 radiology staff in national specialty hospitals of Kabul Afghanistan. A structured multiple-choice questionnaire was used. Data were coded and analyzed using the statistical package for social science (SPSS) software. Results: 83.3% of participants were male. 71% of the participants had >40 years old and the mean age of them was 41 years old. The type of job of participants was radiology technician. The mean of the years of job experience was 16 years. The knowledge or awareness of 95.0 % of participants was weak and 5.0% was intermediate. 96.7% of participant's practice was good and 3.3 % was intermediate. Conclusion: The level of awareness of 95.0 % of radiology staff was very poor. This is of concern as technologists are the first point of contact with the patients and they should be adequately trained to answer common patient questions and concerns. The level of practice of 3.3 % of the staff was intermediate and 96.7% was good. Based on our results, a conscientious effort to provide a more robust education and acquire greater knowledge in these matters is required.
Second Delay Factors Influencing Perinatal Mortality among Mothers in Lurambi and Butere Sub-Counties, Kakamega County, Kenya
Authors: Simiyu Catherine , Kipmerewo Mary , Arudo John 
Published: July 2023

Purpose: To examine the association between maternal delay in reaching appropriate health facility and perinatal mortality in Lurambi and Butere sub-counties, Kakamega Kenya
Methodology: A community based retrospective cross-sectional research design was adopted using mixed methods for data collection. A total of 520 respondents were randomly selected from 40 out 830 villages of Lurambi and Butere sub-counties using multistage cluster sampling. The respondents were interviewed from November 2017 to March 2018. Data entry and analysis was done using SPSS Version 25 software. Descriptive and inferential statistical analyses were used. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regressions were applied and adjusted odds ratio was used to determine the strength of association. A p-value of ≤ 0.05 was considered as statistically significant.
Findings: Mothers who were aware of the appropriate health facility were 90% less likely to experience perinatal deaths (AOR: 0.1; 95% CI: 0.1 – 0.4; p< 0.0001), mothers who visited appropriate health facility were 80% less likely to experience perinatal deaths (AOR=0.2; 95%CI: 0.1-0.6; p=0.002).
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice, and Policy: Unique finding is that proximity to a health facility alone is not critical but proximity to the appropriate health facility that will be able to provide the needed maternal and newborn care is very important in reduction of perinatal mortality. In addition, interventions aimed at creating awareness on the appropriate facility to visit during maternal and newborn complication is critical to ensure perinatal survival.
Yozgat İli Çekerek, Kadışehri ve Aydıncık İlçeleri Erken Doğu Roma Dönemi Taş Eserleri
Authors: KOKMEN SEYİRCİ Hulya 
Published: July 2023

Yozgat ili ve ilçeleri günümüze kadar birçok dönemde iskân edilmiş ve bu uygarlıklardan günümüze çok sayıda kültürel miras öğesi ulaşmıştır. Kent ve çevresinde 2017 yılından itibaren Klasik, Roma ve Bizans Dönem’lerine ait eserleri belgelemek ve kentin arkeolojik zenginliklerini ortaya koymak amacıyla yüzey araştırmaları başlatılmıştır. 2018 ve 2019 yıllarında Çekerek, Kadışehri ve Aydıncık ilçelerinde arkeolojik yüzey araştırmaları gerçekleştirilmiştir. Yüzey araştırması sırasında Çekerek İlçesinde Özükavak Beldesi, Kızlar Kayası, Elemin Mahallesi, Çandır Mahallesi’nde, Aydıncık İlçesinde, ilçe merkezi, Kösrelik Mahallesi, Tatlar Mevkii, Kazankaya Beldesi, Kadışehri İlçesinde, ilçe merkezi, Yoncalık Mahallesi’nde tespit edilen arkeolojik materyallerin envanter kayıtları yapılmıştır. Bu makalede, Çekerek, Kadışehri ve Aydıncık ilçelerinde tespit edilen Doğu Roma Dönemi mimari taş eserleri incelenmektedir. Makalede incelenen taş eserler işlevlerine göre gruplandırılmış ve dönemleri tespit edilmeye çalışılmıştır. Yapılan çalışmada 3 adet sütun kaidesi, 18 adet sütun ve sütun tamburuna ait parça, 3 adet sütun başlığı, 1 adet friz bloğu, 2 adet çörten, 1 adet templon payesi, 1 adet eşik taşı, 1adet lento bloğu, 1 adet postament/altlık, 15 adet mezar steli ve parçası, 5 adet vida ağırlık taşı, 2 adet mortarium, 2 adet öğütme/değirmen taşı, 1 adet altar masası (ökoristi)?, 3 adet dibek olmak üzere toplam 59 adet eserin detaylı belgelemesi yapılmıştır. Dönemsel değerlendirme yapıldığında Çekerek, Kadışehri ve Aydıncık ilçelerinde tespit edilen taş eserler MS 4.-6. yüzyıl aralığına tarihlendirilebilmiştir.
Eserler mimari ve mimari işlevi olmayan taş eserler olarak ikiye ayrılmış ve kendi grupları altında incelenerek katalog oluşturulmuştur. Eserlerin tipolojik özellikleri dikkate alınarak analojik olarak genel bir değerlendirmesi yapılmıştır. Eserlerin bir bölümü, üzerlerinde herhangi bir bezeme içermemesinden dolayı tarihlendirilememiştir.
GESTIÓN ESTRATÉGICA PARA EL RETORNO SEGURO, EL BIENESTAR Y LA SALUD MENTAL DE LOS TRABAJADORES DE LA UNIVERSIDAD DE PANAMÁ EN MEDIO DE LA PANDEMIA DOCUMENTO TIPO ENSAYO
Authors: Rodríguez Caicedo Mayanín E. , Castillo Yadira 
Published: July 2023

El presente artículo es un ensayo de reflexión, que ha permitido a las autoras destacar algunas situaciones que se dieron durante los momentos más fuertes de la pandemia por COVID 19 y que exigían la toma de decisiones desde sus cargos y funciones, para garantizar el retorno presencial seguro del personal administrativo de la Universidad de Panamá.
Si bien es cierto son muchos los cambios, adecuaciones y lecciones vividas debido a la pandemia; probablemente las modalidades de teletrabajo o trabajo desde casa fueron la decisión más relevante de los gobiernos para continuar la vida laboral y dar respuesta de alguna manera a la economía. Y para poder reiniciar las funciones académicas de la Universidad de Panamá, se requería de la incorporación de los trabajadores administrativos a sus puestos; y uno de los cuestionamientos era cómo volver a la presencialidad en medio de casos positivos, de defunciones, de temores y pérdidas.
Ainda sobre a educação ética para a superação do fascismo: considerações acerca do sujeito da educação em Theodor W. Adorno
Authors: Silva Max Rodolfo Roque da , Silva André Gustavo Ferreira da 
Published: July 2023

O interesse deste artigo consiste na apresentação preliminar de uma concepção de sujeito a partir do filósofo e sociólogo alemão Theodor W. Adorno, com base nas suas formulações sobre teoria do conhecimento e teoria social, destacando suas contribuições para a educação no que concerne à formação de um sujeito crítico, reflexivo e emancipado. Para tanto, estrutura-se da seguinte maneira: primeiramente, discute a relação entre sujeito e objeto na teoria do conhecimento adorniana, estabelecendo relações com suas considerações acerca do Esclarecimento, seus limites e possibilidades; em seguida, esboça uma perspectiva de sujeito da educação tomando como referência a cisão “após Auschwitz” enunciada pelo pensador de Frankfurt. Assim, espera-se fornecer e estimular outras bases de reflexão sobre uma questão ainda latente na filosofia e na educação, sem, no entanto, ter a pretensão de esgotá-la.
“Se puede tocar con los ojos”: hiperfotografía, entrevista a Jean-François Rauzier
Authors: Calvete-Lorenzo Sara , Sosa-Fernández Rocío del P. 
Published: July 2023

La hiperfotografía mantiene, como corriente interna del amplio concepto de la postfotografía, una tendencia de elevado interés por parte del público desde hace más de dos décadas. No obstante, esta atención mediática y sociocultural que recibe no está siendo correspondida por la academia. En la epistemología y análisis fotográfico, se pueden encontrar corpus teóricos de corte clásico y con posibilidad de aplicación genérica. Sin embargo, implementación y construcción conceptual alrededor de cada tipología concreta de postfotografía, debería adaptarse a las particularidades de esta. Es decir, existe un vacío de conocimiento y análisis teórico al respecto, que se plantea suplir con esta entrevista a su principal exponente internacional.
Jean-François Rauzier máximo exponente de la imagen hiperfotográfica. Con una trayectoria de treinta años, así como veinte de ellos dedicados a la hiperfotografía, posee una colección de más de un millar de obras, expuestas en diferentes partes del mundo como Nueva York, Londres, Ámsterdam, Barcelona, Estambul, París, etc. Rauzier ha sido reconocido con premios como el Premio Arcimboldo de Fotografía Digital (2008), el Premio Alençon APPPF (2009) y el Premio de la Fundación B. Braun (2011).
Esta entrevista ha sido realizada a lo largo del mes de abril del 2023.
Income inequality and touristic resources in Uruguay: A spatial approach
Authors: Porto Natalia , Espinola Natalia , Carella Laura 
Published: July 2023

It is known that the endowment of natural and built amenities affects tourism development directly, but it is less known how the allocation and distribution of amenities in a country could generate regional disparities in income distribution. The aim of this study is to explore regional inequalities in wages and their relationship with the development of tourism in Uruguay. We built four indices of touristic amenities (landbased natural amenities, water-based natural amenities, cultural-historical amenities, and recreational amenities) and then interact them with tourism employment, as a proxy for tourism development for the period 2006-2019. In addition, we estimate a spatial error model to analyze the relationship between income inequality and tourism development. The evidence suggests that there are some regional disparities in income distribution in the tourism sector. Also, some specifications of the econometric models show a positive relationship between employment in activities related to tourism and inequality in labor income, and that the departments with cultural-historical amenities tend to have a more equalitarian distribution of labor income.
Assessment of the legal regulation of forensic medical bureau activities in the field of anti-epidemic measures
Authors: Vasiliev D. E. , Timerzyanov M. I. , Valeeva Yu. V. , Kiyasova E. V. 
Published: July 2023

Introduction. The staff of the Bureau of Forensic Medicine (BFM) experience a high microbial load in the performance of their professional duties, which poses a serious health hazard. Cases of infectious diseases continue to be recorded among the medical personnel of the BFM, which requires the prevention of infection during professional activities. The process of legal regulation of BFM activities in terms of compliance with sanitary and hygienic measures ensuring the safety of BFM employees from infectious contamination and improving the quality of expertise is becoming highly relevant.The purpose of the study is to propose measures to improve the regulation of relevant procedures based on the analysis of the legal regulation of BFM activities in matters of infectious safety.Materials and methods. We studied laws and bylaws at the federal and departmental levels. The regulatory framework was evaluated at the following conditional stages of forensic medical examination: processing of the sectional table; processing of instruments used for autopsy; personnel hand hygiene; current and general cleaning in the sectional rooms of the BFM.Results It was noted that there are no recommendations for disinfection after each dissection when processing the sectional table, the disagreements in the documents regulating the processing and disinfection of sectional instruments were revealed, the necessity of processing the instruments by mechanized method with the help of ultrasonic washers was shown. The points requiring attention with respect to the use of personal protective equipment, treatment of experts’ hands and other antiepidemic measures in the light of the new regulatory documents that have come into force are listed: Sanitary Rules and Regulations 3.3686-21 and Sanitary Rules 2.1.3678-20.Discussion The identified contradictions in the issues determining the actions of the expert at each of the stages indicate that the sanitary and hygienic measures are covered insufficiently and require more detailed elaboration.Conclusion Changes are required at the legislative, subordinate, and regulatory levels. Standard operating procedures must be implemented for BSMSE staff, which must be carried out in compliance with the requirements of the legislation regulating the activities of BFM, as well as precautions to ensure the infectious safety of employees.
Germline mutations in the PALB2 and CHEK2 genes and hereditary cancer
Authors: Golotyuk M. A. , Berezhnoj A. A. , Kazanceva N. V. , Dorofeev A. V. , Borzunova T. I. 
Published: July 2023

Introduction. At least 3% of all cancer cases are associated with hereditary changes in genes predisposing to malignant neoplasms. In addition to the widely known BRCA1,2 genes, other genes involved equally with BRCA1,2 in the DNA repair system and maintenance of genome integrity, such as PALB2, CHEK2, are being introduced into routine diagnosis. In this review we present current information from recent studies on the structure and function of PALB2 and CHEK2 genes, and the diagnosis of mutations in these genes, as well as their clinical significance.The purpose of this work was to update and systematize the data on PALB2 and CHEK2 genes in order to better understand their significance in carcinogenesis, associated risks of malignant neoplasms, prevention and treatment tactics for mutation carriers.Materials and methods. PubMed, Google Scholar, Cyberleninka databases were searched. The criteria for inclusion of articles were the novelty and relevance of the data, compliance to the topic of the review. Based on this, 79 literary sources were selected.Results and discussion. Mutations in the PALB2 gene are common in 0.5 to 2.1 % of cancer cases and are associated with an increased risk of breast cancer (52.8 % by age 80), as well as ovarian cancer (5 %), pancreatic cancer (2.8 %). The frequency of changes in the CHEK2 gene reaches 5 % and is associated with a risk of breast cancer (up to 40 % by age 80) and colorectal cancer. Numerous studies have shown that mutations in these genes are associated with prostate, lung, kidney, and melanoma cancers.Conclusion. A better understanding of the spectrum of genetic predisposition and identification of genespecific cancer risks could lead to improved screening, prevention, and therapeutic strategies for patients with hereditary cancer and their families.
Clinical manifestations of functionally autonomous cortisol secretion in patients with adrenal masse
Authors: Chzhen T. R. , Kiseleva T. P. 
Published: July 2023

Introduction. The choice of tactics for patients with adrenal masses (AM) with functionally autonomous cortisol secretion (FASC) remains controversial.The aim of the study was to determine the most significant clinical manifestations of FASC in unoperated AM patients.Materials and methods Thirty unoperated AM patients aged 67.0 [59.25 to 71.0] years with a disease duration of 92.0 [46.75 to 112.0] months were included in the study.Results. We defined thresholds for morning blood cortisol levels to predict clinical manifestations of FASC: for obesity ≥ 300.7 nmol/L, (p = 0.02), DM2 ≥ 508.0 nmol/L, (p < 0.001), dyslipidemia ≥ 450.0 nmol/L, (p = 0.02). Increases in AM size were determined: at 36 months − by 0.146 cm, at 60 months − by 0.169 cm, its positive marked direct correlation with the initial AM size.Discussion. According to the literature, FASC is diagnosed in 30−50 % of patients with AM. Our data are comparable with scientific sources: AH was observed in 86.7% (n = 26) of patients, obesity − 73.3 % (n = 22), T2DM − 36.7 % (n = 11), dyslipidemia − 60 % (n = 17), osteoporosis − 43.3 % (n = 13).Conclusion In unoperated outpatients with AM, obesity, DM2, and dyslipidemia are the most significant clinical manifestations of FASC. In patients over 60 years of age with a benign CT-phenotype of adrenal masses and controlled clinical manifestations of FASC, the treatment tactic is observation.