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“I Learned Something, But It Felt Uncomfortable”: International Students Negotiating Sensitive Content in English Language Curricula

Noryani Neni Ahmad Jamain, Mimi Nahariah Azwani Mohamed, Salawati Ahmad, Shakina Shahlee, Sazuliana Sanif
This study explores how international Muslim students in Malaysia navigate emotionally and culturally sensitive topics in English communication classes. Drawing from semi-structured interviews with eight participants from the Middle East and Africa, the study investigates how learners perceive, manage,...
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1.6 PERIPHERAL AND CENTRAL AMBULATORY BLOOD PRESSURE IN RELATION TO ECG VOLTAGE

Wen-Yi Yang, Blerim Mujaj, Ljupcho Efremov, Zhen-Yu Zhang, Lutgarde Thijs, Fang-Fei Wei, Qi-Fang Huang, Aernout Luttun, Peter Verhamme, Tim Nawrot, Jose Boggia, Jan Staessen
Pages: 48 - 49
Background: The heart ejects in the central elastic arteries. No previous study addressed the question whether ECG voltages are more closely associated with central than with peripheral blood pressure (BP). Methods: Using the oscillometric Mobil-O-Graph 24 h PWA monitor, we measured brachial, central...
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1.3 CENTRAL PRESSURES AND WAVE REFLECTIONS ARE INDEPENDENTLY ASSOCIATED WITH MAJOR ADVERSE CARDIOVASCULAR EVENTS IN MEN WITH ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION

Nikitas Skliros, Nikolaos Ioakeimidis, Charalambos Vlachopoulos, Dimitrios Terentes-Printzios, Athanasios Aggelis, Dimitrios Toulousis
Pages: 48 - 49
Purpose: Erectile dysfunction (ED) confers an independent risk for cardiovascular events and total mortality. Central pressures and wave reflection indices independently predict cardiovascular events. Aim of this study is to investigate whether central haemodynamics predict major adverse cardiovascular...

Living with Flood: A Livelihood Resilience Approach of Rural People in Bihar, India

Madhuri, H. R. Tewari, P. K. Bhowmick
Pages: 48 - 66
Flood is a perennial problem in the state of Bihar, India with devastating impact on the livelihood of people. In spite of the government’s measures of flood mitigation, households continue to live with sufferings on account of severe damage to their material and non-material assets. In this background,...

Bilinear Approach to Supersymmetric KdV Equation

A.S. Carstea
Pages: 48 - 52
Extending the gauge-invariance principle for functions of the standard bilinear fomalism to the supersymmetric case, we define N = 1 supersymmetric Hirota operators. Using them, we bilinearize SUSY KdV equation. The solution for multiple collisions of super-solitons is given.

On the (2+1)-Dimensional Extension of 1-Dimensional Toda Lattice Hierarchy

Yuji Ogawa
Pages: 48 - 65
We introduce a (2+1)-dimensional extension of the 1-dimensional Toda lattice hierar- chy. The hierarchy is given by two different formulations. For the first formulation, we obtain the bilinear identity for the ? -functions and construct explicit solutions ex- pressed by Wronski determinants. For the...

Classical Lie symmetries and reductions for a generalized NLS equation in 2+1 dimensions

P. Albares, J. M. Conde, P. G. Estévez
Pages: 48 - 60
A non-isospectral linear problem for an integrable 2+1 generalization of the non linear Schrödinger equation, which includes dispersive terms of third and fourth order, is presented. The classical symmetries of the Lax pair and the related reductions are carefully studied. We obtain several reductions...
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PANI-CSA/Co3O4 Nanocomposite Films: Optical, Morphological, and Structural Properties

Mahmoud Al-Gharram, Inshad Jum’h, Ahmad Telfah, Mahmoud Al-Hussein
Nanocomposites films of (PANI-CSA)/(Co3O4 NPs) with (1, 3, 6, and 12 wt.%) of Co3O4 NPs were deposited on ITO-glass substrates using the electrochemical polymerization method. The optical properties and parameters of the nanocomposites films were investigated and determined through experimental UV-Vis...
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Magic and Antimagic Decomposition of Amalgamation of Cycles

Sigit Pancahayani, Annisa Rahmita Soemarsono, Dieky Adzkiya, Musyarofah
Consider G = (V, E) as a finite, simple, connected graph with vertex set V and edge set E. G is said to be a decomposable graph if there exists a collection of subgraphs of G, say ℋ = {Hi|1 ≤ i ≤n} such that for every i ≠ j, Hi is isomorphic to Hj, ∪ i=1n Hi = G and should satisfy that E(Hi) ∩ E(Hj)...
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Optical Layer Modulation Format Conversion in OFDM-Based Flexible Optical Networks

Hejun Zhu, Liehuang Zhu
In this letter, we proposes and experimentally demonstrates an optical layer modulation format conversion technique from quadrature phase shift keying (QPSK) to 16 quadrature amplitude modulation (QAM) in orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM)-based flexible optical wavelength division multiplex...
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Process Optimization of Astaxanthin Extraction from Antarctic kill (Euphausia superba) by subcritical R134a

Xiao Sui, Rongyan Yue, Lan Wang, Yuqian Han
Subcritical 1, 1, 1, 2-tetrafluoroethane (R134a) extraction is a modern extraction technology in natural product perpartion. The optimized process of extracting astaxanthin from Antarctic kill (Euphausia superba) through subcritical R134a was systematically investigated in this work with respect to the...
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Research of novel composite drilling grade bentonite

Shuangchun Yang, Mingzhe Guo, Yi Pan, Wei Li, Haiyan Zhang
To improve the performance of sodium-modified bentonite in drilling fluids, the natural Ca-base bentonite (Ca-Bent) was modified by microwave wet, which regarded the anionic surfactant SDBS is compounded with inorganic sodium salt as modifier. The effects of different sodium salts, the volume of modifier,...

Research on Surfing the Internet of Students Investigation on Students of XiZang Agriculture and Animal Husbandry College

Xiangui Zhang
With increasing popularization of network, college campus has the densest network users. Network involves in the life of college students and is changing their learning and life style. In order to strengthen college management and network construction, cultivate high quality net citizens as college students,...
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Study on Micro-structure and Micro-hardness of Thick Plate 16Mn Steel

Yong-Tao Zhao, Zi-Xiao Liang, Li-Ping Zhao, Yu-Feng Wang
The 16Mn steel has good mechanical properties and welding performance, so it is used widely in pressure vessels, petroleum storage tanks and pipelines of oil and gas. Submerged arc welding was employed to weld 16Mn, by OM, the microstructure in every region of welding joint was observed, by means of...

The Effectiveness of Use Multimedia in English Teaching at SMPN 1 Meulaboh

Erizar, Andi Syahputra, Tuti Hidayati
No one denies the importance of multimedia in the teaching -learning process because it can create a good learning environment for both teachers and students. The concern is how effectively a teacher can use multimedia. Based on the phenomenon, this study aimed to explore the effectiveness of multimedia...

Community-based MSMEs (Micro, Small, Medium Enterprises) Financing Model to Increase Bussiness Independence

Heni Mulyani, Ajang Mulyadi
This research aims to develop MSMEs financing community-based model to increase business independence. The goal to be achieved in this research is a model of MSMEs financing that can be implemented by small and medium entrepreneurs to improve business independence. The method used in this research is...

Implementation of Development of Sustainable Private Vocational School (TEAM) for Professional Teachers of State Elementary Schools in Samarinda

Yudo Dwiyono
This study aims to: (1) Describe how the implementation of sustainable professional development (PKB), namely (Self Development activities; Scientific Work Activities / Scientific Publication; Innovative Work); (2) to know the supporting factors and inhibiting the implementation of CLA. The study was...

The Existence of the Perahu Baghanduang in Subdistrict Kuantan Mudik (Lubuk Jambi), Kuantan Singingi Regency Riau Province

Yulliza Fajrianti, Budiwirman Budiwirman
Kuantan Singingi Country area, has many diverse art forms, such as tradition Randai and tradition Perahu Baghanduang. One form of the tradition in KuantanSingingi Regency is a tradition of Perahu Baghanduang in subDistrict Kuantan Mudik (Lubuk Jambi). Parahu Baghanduang in the form of a parade of traditional...
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Needs Analysis of the Application of Sport Science to Improve Physical Condition of Junior Tennis Athletes

Rina Ambar Dewanti, Beltasar Tarigan, Dian Budiana
One of the main objectives of sport is to pursue optimal achievement. To develop progressions and measure this achievement requires the application of sport science. A key area of sports science in through strength and conditioning programming to help athletes to be stronger, faster, powerful, agile...

Enhancing The Calculating Estimation Skill of The Students of Grade VI in The Primary School

Goenawan Roebyanto
The 2013 elementary curriculum, 2017 revision suggests that estimated learning in class VI, hereinafter referred to as "estimation", is still limited to rounding activities. From the results of this study it was found that (1) in general, students have not been able to develop a certain approximate calculation,...

The Development of Vocabulary in Bahasa Indonesia Textbook for Senior High School

Kisyani Laksono, Fafi Inayatillah, Mintowati Ms., Mukzamila Ms.
Vocabulary is the most basic part of a language. The more vocabularies a person has, the more competent that person is in communicating. Mastery of vocabulary as a material for one's communication should be developed throughout life because the language is always evolving. Related to this, the paper...
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LOGISTICS BONDED CENTER AS NEW CUSTOMS FACILITY BREAKTHROUGH FOR REDUCING LOGISTICS TIME AND COST

Raden Didiet Rahmat Hidayat, Mohammad Iqbal Firdaus, Lis Lesmini, Harry Purwoko
The Bonded Logistics Center (PLB) as the Government's Economic Policy Package issued in September 2015. This clarified by Regulation of the Minister of Finance No. 272 Year 2015 on Bonded Logistics Center (PLB) plus the Regulation of the Director General of Customs and Excise No. 1 of 2016, Regulation...

The Relationship of Human Activity and Water Quality in Riam Kanan Reservoir, South Kalimantan

Aswin Nur Saputra, Muhammad Efendi
Riam Kanan reservoir is one of the many water sources utilized by the surrounding community. Utilization of Riam Kanan reservoir by the community is used for daily needs. It increases the water fertility level in Riam Kanan Reservoir. Increased fertility occurs almost evenly throughout the waters of...
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Potential for Land and Lengas Available to Water Needs on the Clove Land in Ternate Island

Buhari Umasugi, Sugeng Prijono, Soemarno, Ariffin
Land and climate are important land potentials in agricultural ventures. Land other than as a medium also grows water storage for plants. Rainfall is the climate element of the water provider for plants. Clove Plant as one of the main plantation plants that are cultivated on farmland by the people of...
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Effects of Cattle Integration on Non-Crop Vegetation and Parasitic Hymenoptera Diversity in Oil Palm Plantations in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia

Dani Aldinas, Radhian Prabowo, Damayanti Buchori, Bandung Sahari
Non crop vegetation provides a microclimate, alternative host and food source (nectar) for Parasitic Hymenoptera community. Oil palm-cattle integration system may reduce understorey non crop vegetation and also affects community structure of parasitic Hymenoptera. The aim of this research is to study...

The Effect of Financial Ratio (Altman Z-Score) on Financial Distress Prediction in Manufacturing Sector in Indonesia 2016-2018

Agus Arianto Toly, Ratna Permatasari, Elva Wiranata
This study tries to elaborate the possibility of financial distress in Indonesia public listed companies from manufacturing field. The manufacturing industry was chosen because of its position as a sector that held a significant contribution in the Indonesia industry as a whole. The test tool used to...
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Mitochondrial Number in Oligo and Azoospermia Male Patients

Haneen E. Hashim, Mowafak K. Hasan
Male infertility causes present in about 50% of the infertility cases, the standard quantity and quality of semen ejaculated during each coitus averages about 2-4 milliliters and every milliliter of seminal fluid contains contain about 100-120 million sperm/ ml. When the number of sperm in each milliliter...

Description of Anxiety Levels of Pre School Children With Thalassemia Who Will Get Blood Transfusion in the Thalassemia Poly at Al-Ihsan Baleendah Hospital, Bandung

Lisbet Octovia Manalu, Budi Rustandi, Budi Somantri
The nursing process carried out by nurses in the hospital creates anxiety for patients, especially in children. The anxiety that is often shown by children when they are in hospital is when they get treatment in the hospital, especially when they are going to be doing invasive actions in children. The...
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The Coaching of Football Extracurricular

Argantos, Gilang Cahyadi
The problem in this study is that coaching is not going well and decreasing the extracurricular football achievements of Semen Padang High School. One of the efforts to increase the achievements of Seman Padang High School in producing high-achieving students is by conducting a quality and appropriate...

Analysis of Students’ Speaking Ability in Video Project at STKIP Muhammadiyah Muara Bungo

Diah Savitri, Havid Ardi
The current advancement of vlogs in YouTube channel has challenged lecturers to make use of its potential for students’ speaking enhancement. This research was aimed to investigate students’ speaking ability seen from their video projects. These video projects were vlogs made by the first semester students...

Analysis of Heavy Rain and Risk Assessment in the Main Flood Season of the Yangtze River Basin in 2020

Zijie Jiang, Xiaoya Wang, Weiguo Jiang, Dabin Ji
Affected by heavy rainfall, the Yangtze River’s 2020 floods No. 1 and No. 2 formed in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River on July 2 and 17, respectively. In order to explore the specific change process and impact of this heavy rainfall, this paper uses high-resolution precipitation fusion data, which...
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Analysis of Online Learning Implementation in Undergraduate Students of Building Construction Education in the Pandemic COVID-19

Kusnan, Suparji, Gde Agus Yudha Prawira Adistana, Muhammad Imaduddin, Wahyu Dwi Mulyono, Heri Suryaman
Surabaya State University (Unesa) as an educational actor limits physical distance by implementing online learning activities to break the spread of COVID-19. Online learning is usually carried out at a maximum of three meetings and combined with face-to-face. However, in the even semester 2019/2020...

The Role of Personality Trait and Quality of Work Life on Job Performance With Work Engagement as a Mediator

Study on PT X Indonesia Driver Partners

Dhindayanti Putri, Zamralita, Rita Markus Idulfilastri
Driver partners are drivers who form a cooperative bond based on agreement and mutual need in order to increase capacity and capability in online transportation services. As time goes by driver partners have various interests that are not in line with company policy. There is a possibility that something...

Brand Strategy in Higher Education; Before and During Pandemic COVID-19

Siti Ma’rifatul Hasanah, Maryam Faizah, Maslihatul Bisriyah
The Covid-19 pandemic which began to spread at the end of 2019 had an impact on many aspects of life. Educational institutions are faced with new challenges that force leaders to change and take strategic steps, including in managing the university brand. This study focuses on two things, namely the...

The Relationship Between Early Marriage Motivation and Readiness to Perform Family Functions in Junrejo Subdistrict, Batu City

Eka Devi Dherayanti, Sri Wahyuni, R. Anggia Listyaningrum
This study aims to know one’s motivation in carrying out early marriage, readiness in carrying out family functions in marriage, and the motivational relationship of early marriage to the readiness to carry out family functions in Junrejo Subdistrict, Batu City. This research uses correlational quantitative...

The Impact of Social Distance Learning to the Students’ Stress Level During the Covid 19 Pandemic among in State Senior High School

Ning Iswati, Dyah Puji Astuti, Dwi Hidayanti
The Covid-19 pandemic has affected all aspects of life, including education. Presently, educational institutions should implement distance learning to reduce risks of the Covid-19 transmission. Teachers and students are required to implement learning methods using the internet without face-to-face interactions....

Developing Grade12 students Critical Reading and Metacognition in Thai language using the Displacement of Mae Chan Fault Situation-based learning Integrated with Metacognition

Paramee Wachirapathummut, Jirutthitikan Pimvichai
The purposes of this research were: a) to explore the current state, problems, and needs of teachers in learning management by using the displacement of Mae Chan fault situation-based learning integrated with metacognition for grade 12 students; b) to explore the current state, problems, and needs of...

Contribution of Tropical Fruit Plants and Soil Properties to the Potential of Carbon Sequestration in Open Land Utilization for Mixed Plantations

M V Oviantari, I K Sudiana, I D W K Sastrawidana, I A N G Suryaputra, I M Gunamantha
This study is planned to assess the future carbon storage potential of mixed garden systems for campus open spaces through an estimation approach by assessing 10 tropical fruit plants developed on community plantations around Buleleng district. Three trees were selected for each type. Each tree was measured...
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The Current Update on the Efficacy of Telmisartan in Patients with Hypertension: A Systematic Review

Angiesta Pinakesty, Rada Citra Saputra, Yuditya Anggraeni, Iin Novita Nurhidayati Mahmuda
Hypertension is a chronic condition which is often found worldwide and becomes a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Initial antihypertensive therapy with Angiotensin Receptor Blocker can be used for patients who have intolerance to Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors, such as telmisartan....
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Temperature analysis of concrete gravity dam of Qianming Reservoir in China during construction

Shenghui Chen, Leilei Xue, Xiaochen Xu
In order to study the temperature process of concrete gravity dam in Qianming Reservoir during construction, temporary temperature monitoring was carried out. The reliability of the temperature monitoring data obtained by the dam permanent temperature monitoring system, such as the temperature during...

Impact of Discourse Markers on L2 English Learners’ Perceived Empathy in AI-Mediated Emotional Support Dialogues

Hanwen Zhang
This study investigated how discourse markers influence second language (L2) English learners’ perceived empathy in AI-mediated dialogues, exploring the moderating roles of overall English proficiency and listening comprehension abilities. Using a within-subjects design, this study recruited 23 participants...

Gig Workers In The Digital Era In Indonesia: Development, Vulnerability And Welfare

Devanto Shasta Pratomo, Putu Mahardika Adi Saputra, Dien Amalina Nur Asrofi, Christiayu Natalia, Salma Labita Zenritami
The Industrial Revolution has brought about a transformation in the Indonesian workforce. The rapid emergence of the gig economy, accelerated by the ease and rapid advancements in technology, particularly during the pandemic, has become a notable phenomenon. Paradoxically, there are implications that...

Application of the Antenatal Education Model on Improving Cadres’ Capacity on Health Services

Dian Meiliani Yulis, Muhammad Yahya, Moh. Ahsan S. Mandra
Antenatal education is a form of education for health cadres equipped in the service of pregnant women at the Community Health Center. The obstacles faced in several cities in Indonesia are limited knowledge, service standards, and attitudes in providing services. This study is an experiment on the application...

Customary Law in Constitutional Review in Korea

Byun Hae-Cheol
Customary law is defined as a law formed in social life, not by legislators. Customary laws, based on rituals and customs, have occupied an essential part of legal life. However, in the 19th century, through the codification era, customary law was replaced by written law, not only in written law countries...
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1.1 CENTRAL BLOOD PRESSURE, STATINS AND LDL-CHOLESTEROL: A MEDIATION ANALYSIS

Florence Lamarche, Mohsen Agharazii, Francois Madore, Remi Goupil
Pages: 47 - 47
Background: Central blood pressure (CBP) is a better predictor of cardiovascular burden than peripheral blood pressure (BP). While studies have suggested a reduction in peripheral BP with statins, it remains uncertain to what extent statins reduce CBP and whether this reduction is mediated through a...

Research on the Employment Psychological Dilemma of Higher Vocational Graduates and Solutions Against the Background of Major Public Health Emergency

Weibo Qiu, Penghao Li, Xiyan Hua, Daliang Li
In the context of COVID-19 epidemic, the employment assistance of higher vocational colleges is mainly concentrated in employment recommendation, job-searching skills training, employment tracking and services, etc., and less attention is paid to the psychological dilemma of employment of higher vocational...

Developing Cognitive and Emotional Trust Scale (CTS-6 & ETS-6 in Supervisor) with Chinese and Japanese Sample

Pei Liu, Wan-Fen Guo
Our first purpose is to develop a general conceptualization of employees' cognitive and emotional trust in supervisor, which is systematic and detailed enough to predict how they causally relate to other constructs differently. Drawing on previous study, we proposed two central ideas based on which the...
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ABC Implementation in Chinese Manufacturing Firm: A Case Study in a Small and Medium Sized Firm

Yu Liu, Y.F. Zhang, W. J. Li, Y.Y. Zhu
Activity-Based Costing (ABC) system is designed to address the shortcomings of traditional volume based costing system. Up to date, number of studies conducted in Small-Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) about ABC implementation is relatively small. Therefore, this study conducts a case study in one Medium...

Influence of Motivation on the Performance of Government Employees

Arifuddin Usman, Dr. Herman
The purpose of this research was to find out the influence of motivation on employee performance Youth and Sports Department of South Sulawesi province. This research is descriptive research. The population is all employees of Youth and Sports Department of South Sulawesi. Data analysis technique used...
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Lossless Compression Algorithm For Color Image Based on the SHIRCT

Xinwen Bi, Meng Xu, Wenyou Hu, Xiaodan Shi
This paper studies the wavelet transform domain in low-frequency generation embedded SHIRCT transform complete color image compression algorithm. The results show that this algorithm can be very good to complete image lossless compression, by 12 color international standard test image simulation, JP2,...