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How Personal, Experiential, and Contextual Factors Mediate EFL Teachers’ Conceptions of Assessment: A Narrative Study
Authors: Xu Yueting , Chen Jiayu , He Liyi 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
While prior research suggests that teachers’ conceptions of assessment (CoA) are influenced by their personal characteristics, experiences, and specific sociocultural contexts, how these factors influence teachers’ CoA is still underexplored. This narrative study explores what teachers’ CoA are, as well as how influential factors mediate their CoA by drawing on data from narrative frames with 48 high school EFL teachers in China. Findings reveal that teachers commonly endorsed the improvement-oriented purpose of assessment. A range of factors is found to have exerted influences to different degrees on these conceptions, including personal factors (i.e., teachers’ agency in assessment), experiential factors [i.e., (anti-)apprenticeship of observation about assessment], and contextual factors (i.e., exam-oriented culture). These findings are discussed in terms of how teachers negotiate the improvement- and accountability-oriented purposes of assessment, as well as how teachers’ CoA are shaped by teacher agency, emotional experiences as assessees, and the exam-oriented culture. This paper concludes with implications for research on teachers’ CoA and policy, practice, and professional development of teacher assessment literacy.
Peer Review Circles: The Value of Working in Triadic Groups and Oral Observational Peer Feedback in the Development of Student Feedback Literacy
Authors: Yeo Marie 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
There has been increasing debate about the effectiveness of peer feedback, especially the way learners actively engage with and act upon the feedback (Lam, 2017). Yet research has shown that well-managed peer feedback offers a host of social, cognitive and linguistic benefits (Sun & Doman, 2018). This paper looks at the perceptions of 24 teachers of English from Myanmar who experienced and evaluated a new way of organizing the peer feedback process known as Peer Review Circles (PRCs). In PRCs, learners work in groups of three, with two giving feedback on the work of the third, who listens, reflects on and only then responds to the comments. It was found that teachers perceived this arrangement to increase the quantity, variety and reliability of feedback, create a more conducive feedback atmosphere and aid the development of “soft/transferable” skills. Respondents identified teachers’ and learners’ lack of familiarity with this new approach, time constraints and the possibility of conflicting comments as potential difficulties of PRCs. To overcome these, respondents suggested providing training to teachers and learners, especially through modelling. This paper sheds light on a different way of managing peer feedback, PRCs, highlighting the benefits of working in triadic over dyadic groups and the value of oral observational peer feedback to develop students’ feedback literacy. The key implications relate to peer review training and the need to focus not just on procedural aspects but also on developing learners’ emotional competence to help sustain their language learning within today’s educational landscape.
Effect of zinc oxide suspension on the overall filler content of the PLA/ZnO composites and cPLA/ZnO composites
Authors: Tan Mei Ai , Yeoh Cheow Keat , Teh Pei Leng , Rahim Nor Azura Abdul , Song Cheah Chie , Voon Chun Hong 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
This work aimed to study the effect of zinc oxide (ZnO) filler suspension on the mechanical, electrical, and thermal properties of polylactic acid (PLA)/ZnO and cPLA/ZnO. Fused deposition modelling, one of the additive manufacturing methods, was used to fabricate the PLA specimen. PLA was used as the main material in this project, and the ZnO suspension was added during the printing process. The speed of the dispenser (low speed = 1,000 rpm, medium speed = 1,400 rpm, and high speed = 1,800 rpm) was the parameter that was varied to control the filler content of the composite. All the samples underwent a tensile test to determine the mechanical properties, followed by the scanning electron microscopy (SEM) test to analyse the fracture surface properties of the tensile test. SEM observations showed the PLA samples’ inherent smooth appearance, but the PLA/ZnO composite showed a rougher surface. PLA and cPLA composites showed an enhanced storage modulus but lower loss modulus than the pure samples. Because of the high thermal and electrical conductivity of carbon black and ZnO, cPLA composites had higher electrical and thermal conductivity than PLA composites.
Icosapent ethyl (VASCEPA®) as treatment for post-acute sequelae of SARS CoV-2 (PASC) vaccine induced injury and infection
Authors: Cruess Sean M. , Callahan Joseph Xavier , Raso Isabella , Valencia Bryceida , Eskander Jonathan 
Published: June 2023

Abstract

Objectives
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, a prolonged post-infectious syndrome or “long COVID” has been reported. This is a multi-organ post viral syndrome that persists well after infection. Currently, there is no available treatment. Emerging evidence credits this “long COVID” syndrome to ongoing inflammatory response following resolution of symptoms during infection. An omega-three fatty acid derivative used in the treatment of hypertriglyceridemia, Icosapent Ethyl (IPE, VASCEPA®/Epadel®), was previously shown to reduce cardiovascular risk, likely via immunomodulatory effects. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Icosapent Ethyl.

Methods
Following previous publications in treatment of severe acute COVID-19, we analyze two case studies of adults treated with Icosapent Ethyl.

Results
After experiencing the symptoms of Long Covid, both individuals analyzed across two case studies experiences a resolution of symptoms after treatment with Icosapent Ethyl.

Conclusion
After review and analysis we conclude that Icosapent Ethyl may have been a determining factor in Long COVID symptom resolution and should be studied further.
Exhaustive study on post effect processing of 3D image based on nonlinear digital watermarking algorithm
Authors: Wang Chunhua 
Published: June 2023

AbstractIn this work, an exhaustive study on post effect processing of three-dimensional (3D) image is carried to solve the problem of nonlinear digital watermarking algorithm. First, through the feature space decomposition method of the host image, the embedded watermark is constructed with the full row or column rank of the matrix, and then the public key is constructed by using the existence of the unitary matrix of the full row rank and column rank matrix, so that the algorithm can embed and extract the watermark in an asymmetric way. Watermark extraction correlation coefficient (ρ) value is 1. When the deformation amplitude of the model is slight and the noise intensity isσ= 0.0001, the watermark can be extracted successfully, and the watermark extraction correlation coefficient (ρ) is 0.92. In addition, the security of the algorithm is analyzed from many angles, the theoretical analysis is given, and verified by the experimental results. The proposed 3D watermarking methods are used to examine the information capacity of various 3D meshes. The 3D watermarking methods’ resistance to noise perturbation and object cropping is also investigated.
CuCl2-modified ionic liquids for alkylation of benzene with 1-dodecene
Authors: Yang Yarou , Li Xu , Dong Jinxiang 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
Benzene and 1-dodecene are often alkylated to produce linear alkylbenzene (LAB). LAB is the raw material for the production of linear alkylbenzene sulfonate (LAS), a very important anionic surfactant used in both industrial cleaning and commercial laundry processes, as well as in household laundry detergents. In the present study, we investigated the use of [Et3NH]Cl–2AlCl3 modified with CuCl2 as a catalyst for the alkylation of benzene with 1-dodecene, specifically looking at the effect of reaction conditions on product activity. The results showed that a conversion of 1-dodecene of 100.0 % and a selectivity of LAB of 93.79 % could be obtained when the following ideal reaction conditions were present: molar ratio of benzene/1-dodecene = 6, reaction temperature = 25 °C, reaction time = 10 min, stirring speed of 1000 rpm and addition of 5.0 mol % CuCl2). The catalyst concentration was 7.0 mol %. FTIR and 31P-TMPO-NMR measurements were performed to characterise the ionic liquid before and after the addition of CuCl2. After the addition of CuCl2, it was found that the acidity of the ionic liquid had decreased. The regeneration of the catalyst was also investigated and the cause of inactivation of the catalyst was determined. The results showed that CuCl2 modified the ionic liquids and decreased the benzene/1-dodecene ratio, but the high product selectivity was maintained.
Enacting the Ombud’s Roles: A Study Based on Text Mining
Authors: Pohn-Weidinger Axel , Dahlvik Julia 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
What roles do ombuds institutions create through their activities? How does the creation of ombuds’ roles relate to the person of office-holders? Based on a case study of the Austrian Ombudsman Board, the present article analyses the discursive production of ombuds’ roles via a corpus of annual reports. Using the text-mining programme Alceste, the paper examines how topics are prioritised in activity descriptions, how the institutional mission is presented and put into practice, and how the complainants are described. Alceste identified a total of nine “lexical worlds” that point both to the diversity of the roles that are exercised by the ombudspersons and to the existence of three ideal types of approaches to the ombuds office. Results also highlight the fact that these different, partially interrelated roles are characteristic of certain individual organisational units and people, which indicates a personalisation of the office. At the same time, some of these roles are shared by several ombudspersons.
Human Tim8a, Tim8b and Tim13 are auxiliary assembly factors of mature Complex IV
Authors: Anderson Alexander J , Crameri Jordan J , Ang Ching‐Seng , Malcolm Tess R , Kang Yilin , Baker Megan J , Palmer Catherine S , Sharpe Alice J , Formosa Luke E , Ganio Katherine , Baker Michael J , McDevitt Christopher A , Ryan Michael T , Maher Megan J , Stojanovski Diana 
Published: June 2023

AbstractHuman Tim8a and Tim8b are paralogous intermembrane space proteins of the small TIM chaperone family. Yeast small TIMs function in the trafficking of proteins to the outer and inner mitochondrial membranes. This putative import function for hTim8a and hTim8b has been challenged in human models, but their precise molecular function(s) remains undefined. Likewise, the necessity for human cells to encode two Tim8 proteins and whether any potential redundancy exists is unclear. We demonstrate that hTim8a and hTim8b function in the assembly of cytochrome c oxidase (Complex IV). Using affinity enrichment mass spectrometry, we define the interaction network of hTim8a, hTim8b and hTim13, identifying subunits and assembly factors of the Complex IV COX2 module. hTim8‐deficient cells have a COX2 and COX3 module defect and exhibit an accumulation of the Complex IV S2 subcomplex. These data suggest that hTim8a and hTim8b function in assembly of Complex IV via interactions with intermediate‐assembly subcomplexes. We propose that hTim8–hTim13 complexes are auxiliary assembly factors involved in the formation of the Complex IV S3 subcomplex during assembly of mature Complex IV.
Improving Use of Antibiotics for Pediatric Pneumonia in Community Hospital Emergency Departments
Authors: Sundberg Melissa , Sexton Jessica R. , Smith Alla , Toomey Sara L. 
Published: June 2023

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES
The majority of pediatric patients present to community-hospital emergency departments (EDs). Pneumonia is among the most common reasons for ED visits; however, prescribing narrow-spectrum antibiotics occurs at rates below established best practices. We sought to increase prescription of narrow-spectrum antibiotics for pediatric pneumonia in 5 community hospital EDs using an interdisciplinary learning collaborative. We aimed to increase use of narrow spectrum antibiotics from 60% to 80% by December 2018.

METHODS
A collaborative of 5 community hospitals developed quality improvement teams who held quarterly meetings over a 1 year period engaging teams in Plan-Do-Study-Act cycles. Interventions included deployment of an evidenced based guideline, educational interventions, and order set modification. Preintervention data were collected for 12 months. Using a standardized data form, teams collected monthly data during the intervention period and for an additional year after to assess for sustainability. Teams evaluated data using statistical process control charts and included any patient 3 months to 18 years with a diagnosis of pneumonia.

RESULTS
The aggregated rate of narrow-spectrum antibiotic prescriptions increased from 60% during the baseline period to 78% during the intervention period. During the year after active implementation, this aggregate rate increased to 92%. Differences in prescribing patterns were noted by provider type, but narrow-spectrum antibiotic use improved for both general emergency medicine and pediatric providers. No return visits to the ED for failure of antibiotic treatment within 72 hours occurred.

CONCLUSIONS
An interdisciplinary community hospital learning collaborative increased prescribing narrow-spectrum antibiotics by both general and pediatric ED providers.
Phytochemicals and micronutrients in suppressing infectivity caused by SARS-CoV-2 virions and seasonal coronavirus HCoV-229E in vivo
Authors: Goc Anna , Sumera Waldemar , Rath Matthias , Niedzwiecki Aleksandra 
Published: June 2023

AbstractSARS-CoV-2 infection still poses health threats especially to older and immunocompromised individuals. New emerging variants of SARS-CoV-2, including Omicron and Arcturus, have been challenging the effectiveness of humoral immunity resulting from repeated vaccination and infection. With recent study implying a wave of new mutants in vaccinated people making them more susceptible to the newest variants and fueling a rapid viral evolution, there is a need for alternative or adjunct approaches against coronavirus infections other than vaccines. Our earlier work indicated that a specific combination of micronutrients and phytochemicals can inhibit key infection mechanisms shared by SARS-CoV-2 and its variants in vitro. Here we demonstrate in vivo that an intake of this micronutrient combination before and during infection of mice with engineered SARS-CoV-2 virions and HCoV-229E virus results in a significant decrease in viral load and level of spike protein in the lungs. This was accompanied by decreased inflammatory response, including TNFα, IL1β, ILα, and IL17. These and our earlier results confirm that by targeting multiple mechanisms simultaneously by a combination treatment we can effectively and safely challenge SARS-CoV-2 and HCoV-229E virus. If clinically confirmed, such an approach could complement already in-use preventive and therapeutic strategies against coronavirus infections.
Coastline and shoreline change assessment in sandy coasts based on machine learning models and high-resolution satellite images
Authors: Giang Linh Tuan , Dang Kinh Bac , Bui Thanh Quang 
Published: June 2023

Changes to the coastline or shoreline arise from the water's dynamic interaction with the land surface, which is triggered by ocean currents, waves, and winds. Various methods have been proposed to identify and monitor coastlines and shorelines, but their outcomes are uncertain. This study proposes indicators for identifying coastlines and shorelines in the fields and on the remote sensing data. Different pixel- and object-based machine learning (ML) models were built to automatically interpret coastlines and shorelines from high-resolution remote sensing images and monitor coastal erosion in Vietnam. Two pixel-based models using Random Forest and SVM structures and eight object-based models using U-Net, and U-Net3+ structures were trained. All models were trained using the high-resolution images gathered using Google Earth Pro as input data. The U-Net achieves the most remarkable performance of 98% with a loss function of 0.16 when utilizing an input-image size of 512×512.
Object-based models have shown higher performance in analyzing coastlines and shorelines with linear and continuous structures than pixel-based models. Additionally, the coastline is appropriate to evaluate coastal erosion induced by the effect of sea-level rise during storms. At the same time, the shoreline is suited to observe seasonal tidal fluctuations or the instantaneous movements of current waves. Under the pressure of tourist development, the coasts in Danang and Quang Nam provinces have been eroded in the last 10 years. River and ocean currents also cause erosion in the southern Cua Dai estuary. In the future, the trained U-Net model can be used to monitor the changes in coastlines and shorelines worldwide.
MEMBANGUN KOMUNITAS BELAJAR PROFESIONAL UNTUK MENINGKATKAN MUTU PENDIDIKAN DI SEKOLAH
Authors: Triatna Cepi 
Published: June 2023

Abstrak Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mencari jawaban mengenai bagaimana mengembangkan kapasitas manajemen sekolah untuk meningkatkan mutu pendidikan. Penelitian dilakukan dengan menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif melalui studi kasus pada dua sekolah menengah atas. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa kapasitas manajemen sekolah yang dikembangkan melalui komunitas pembelajar profesional dengan fokus keteladanan kepemimpinan, belajar bersama pendidik dan tenaga kependidikan dari proses manajemen, pengembangan kreativitas dalam memecahkan masalah, dan penyediaan kondisi-kondisi lingkungan kerja yang sehat dapat meningkatkan mutu pendidikan. Peneliti merekomendasikan beberapa hal bagi sekolah: 1) membuka keterlibatan berbagai pihak untuk menilai keberhasilan sekolah; 2) mengelola aliran informasi menjadi semakin lancar kepada semua pihak terkait; 3) memoderasi ketidakberfungsian pihak tertentu yang mengalami permasalahan dalam menjalankan tugas dan fungsinya atau dalam pemecahan masalah yang dihadapinya; 4) penguatan rasa kekeluargaan sebagai sebuah komunitas; 5) melakukan refleksi keterlibatan masing-masing PTK; 6) memperbanyak proses dialog, refleksi, dan evaluasi; dan 7) menciptakan suasana sekolah yang nyaman dari kelelahan mental (burnout). Hasil penelitian ini mengisi ruang kosong dalam proses mengembangkan kapasitas manajemen sekolah, khususnya dalam konteks sekolah-sekolah di Indonesia. Kata kunci: Kapasitas manajemen sekolah, komunitas belajar profesional, mutu pendidikan Abstract The research aims is to find answer on how to develop the capacity of school management to improve the quality of education. The Study was conducted by using qualitative approach through case studies at two senior high school. This study concluded that the capacity of school management developed through professional learning communities with a focus on exemplary leadership, studying with teachers and other personnel of the management process, the development of creativity in solving problems, and providing the conditions of a healthy work environment can improve the quality of education. Researchers recommend a few things for school: 1) open the involvement of various parties to assess the success of the school; 2) manage the flow of information becomes more smoothly for all parties concerned; 3) moderate malfunction of certain parties who have problems in performing their duties and functions or in solving his/her problems; 4) strengthening the sense of family as a community; 5) do reflection to the involvement of each PTK; 6) reproduce the process of dialogue, reflection, and evaluation; and 7) create a cozy atmosphere of the school mental fatigue (burnout). The results of this study fill the empty space in the process of developing the school management capacity, particularly in the context of schools in Indonesia. Keywords: Capacity of School Management, Professional Learning Community, Quality of Education
ANALISIS PENGARUH KEPEMIMPINAN KETUA JURUSAN, MOTIVASI KERJA, KOMPENSASI DAN KEPUASAN KERJA TERHADAP KINERJA DOSEN
Authors: Atikah Cucu , Sa'ud Udin Syaefuddin 
Published: June 2023

Abstrak Kinerja dosen pada perguruan tinggi swasta yang ada di provinsi Banten dapat dikatakan masih rendah. Hal ini bisa dilihat diantaranya dari aspek tugas dosen dalam bidang pendidikan, penelitian dan pengabdian pada masyarakat. Banyak faktor yang mempengaruhi kinerja dosen diantaranya: Kepemimpinan ketua Jurusan, motivasi kerja, kompensasi dan kepuasan kerja. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kinerja dosen perguruan tinggi swasta yang ada di Banten ditentukan oleh variabel kepemimpinan ketua jurusan, motivasi kerja , kompensasi dan kepuasan kerja. Pengaruh keempat variabel tersebut terhadap kinerja dosen sebesar 50,4%. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa 49,6% kinerja dosen perguruan tinggi swasta di Banten ditentukan faktor lainnya Kata kunci : Kinerja dosen, Kepemimpinan, Motivasi kerja dan Kompensasi. Abstrak The performance of private colleges lecturers in Banten province is still low. It can be seen from the aspect of the task among lecturers in the fields of education, research and community service. Many factors influence the lecturers performance ,they are departemen chair Leadership, motivation, compensation and job satisfaction. The results of the research is all the lectures shows that the performance private college lecturers in Banten influenced by departemen chair Leadership, motivation, compensation and job satisfaction. The influence of these four variables toward lecturers performance is 50,4 %.It shows that 49.6 % of lecturer performance is influenced by another factors. Keywords : Lecturers performance, Leadership, Motivation, compensation