Adequate gross motor skills are believed to be a determinant in realizing optimal and quality physical activity. This research aims to reveal and describe the gross motor skills of students aged 7 and 8 years and reveal the differences. This research uses a cross-sectional approach. The Test of Gross Motor Development Second Edition (TGMD-2) was used as a data collection instrument. The research subjects were male and female elementary school students aged 7 and 8 selected purposively with details (N=140; boys =70 and girls =70). Data were analyzed using the IBM SPSS statistics program version 25. The results showed the average Gross Motor Quotients in general (M=83.39, SD=9.2), the average Gross Motor Quotients for the 7-year age group (M=84.91 SD= 7.8) and the 8-year age group (M=81.87 SD=10.2). Asymp Sig obtained the results of the (2-tailed) (0.200>0.05). The results of the independent samples test show a significant difference in the students’ average Gross Motor Quotients (p-va.....

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This study draws on the framework of mediatization to analyze how YouTube, as a digital entity, facilitates and transforms audience relations and participation in performances. It employs a literature review to explore the intricate dynamics of audience interaction and performative presence on YouTube within the Indonesian context. The findings from engagement metrics powerfully suggest interaction that exceeds traditional audience participation, signaling a shift towards more immersive and interactive consumption of performance arts. The results underline a shift in audience roles from passive receivers to active participants empowered by the mediatization process with YouTube. This transformation strongly impacts cultural production as more artists cater to content that reaches their digital audience. Digital platforms, including YouTube, can reshape cultural norms and performance practices, especially within the panorama of global and local cultural dynamics. © 2024 Chulalongkorn U.....

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This study aims to identify the impact of GeoGebra software on conceptual understanding and engagement in the topic of Functions and Quadratic Equations in One Variable in high school. The study was conducted in a quasi-experimental design with 60 students at a secondary school in Muallim district. The study results were analyzed using descriptive statistics, inference, and the Pearson Correlation. Descriptive analysis indicates that students have a strong grasp of the topic taught, particularly showing high conceptual understanding and maximum engagement in interactive activities. Inference statistics reveal a significant difference in conceptual understanding levels between the treatment and control groups among Level Four students regarding Quadratic Functions and Equations in a Variable. In addition, there were significant differences in student engagement between the treatment and control groups. There is a significant relationship between the level of student engagement and stude.....

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This study responds to the growing interest in the emotional dimensions of second language acquisition. Informed by the fundamental principles of the control-value theory, this quantitative research employs a questionnaire survey method. The study investigated 451 non-English major freshmen at a second-tier Chinese university for their foreign language anxiety (FLA) and foreign language boredom (FLB), examining their correlations and predictive effects on Matriculation English Test (MET) scores. These students, at the beginning of their university education and having not yet started their courses, provided a unique opportunity to explore the impact of emotional factors on the MET within the context of second language acquisition (SLA). Data were collected using classical questionnaires for FLA and FLB, and analyzed with SPSS 26.0 using descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, and multiple regression to examine their correlations and predictive effects on MET scores. The research r.....

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STEM education has been formally introduced in order to foster student interest towards science and technology fields. Different approaches, strategies and tools have been used in order to implement an integrative STEM education at difference levels of education. Robot is one of the widely used tools to implement an integrative STEM education where the STEM components can be integrated and implemented using a single platform. However, the commercially available robotic platforms are mostly proprietary, high cost and has very restricted functions. In addition, the development of the proprietary robotic platforms and its activities are mostly not considering the content of the STEM related subjects in school. This study intends to develop a robotic kit (known as STEMbot) based on Mechatronics Design Process approach considering the STEM related course contents of the middle school in Malaysia using on open-source development tools. The findings demonstrate that the proposed STEMbot robot.....

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In this article, two social work academics reflect on their experiences conducting qualitative research with cancer patients and their caregivers. Reflections and insights from their experiences are provided for social work students, researchers, and social workers who want to conduct their research and/or practice in oncology. © The Author(s) 2023...

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Pregnancy complications, which are the biggest cause of death in productive women, are more common in developing countries with low incomes. One of the contributors to death in pregnant women is preeclampsia which contributes 2-8% every day. Based on research results, more than 70% of the use of technology can be a solution for early prevention in detecting cases of pregnancy. The aim of this research is to build a model for early detection of preeclampsia using a machine learning approach. Sample using retrospective data with sample size 1.473. Based on the result, decision tree (DT) is the best model with accuracy 92.2% (area under curve (AUC): 0.91; Spec: 92.3; and Sens: 83.6), according to weigh correlation we can show 3 (three) highest features causes preeclampsia is history of hypertension, history of diabetes mellitus, and history of preeclampsia. The health of pregnant women is essential in the development of the fetus, so it needs optimal monitoring. Monitoring during pregnanc.....

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The sustainable redevelopment of urban brownfields represents a complex interplay of socio-economic, environmental, and regulatory factors. This study addresses the research problem of quantifying the challenges inherent in the sustainable redevelopment process and hypothesizes that these challenges vary significantly across different domains such as governance, environmental impact, financial economics, technical operations, and legal regulations. Employing Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM), the study aims to explore and quantify these challenges, providing actionable insights for policymakers and stakeholders. Focusing on brownfield projects within Chengdu's five urban districts, a survey was conducted spanning from November 1, 2023, to March 1, 2024, with a total of 436 respondents participating. Drawing upon an extensive dataset encompassing governance, environmental impact, financial economics, technical operations, and legal regulations, we provide a co.....

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Mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) transfusion has shown promising results in treating COVID-19 cases despite the limited availability of these MSCs. The task of prioritizing COVID-19 patients for MSC transfusion based on multiple criteria is considered a multi-Attribute decision-Analysis (MADA) problem. Although literature reviews have assessed the prioritization of COVID-19 patients for MSCs, issues arising from imprecise, unclear and ambiguous information remain unresolved. Compared with the existing MADA methods, the robustness of the fuzzy decision by opinion score method (FDOSM) and fuzzy-weighted zero inconsistency (FWZIC) is proven. This study adopts and integrates FDOSM and FWZIC in a homogeneous Fermatean fuzzy environment for criterion weighting followed by the prioritization of the most eligible COVID-19 patients for MSC transfusion. The research methodology had two phases. The decision matrices of three COVID-19 emergency levels (moderate, severe, and critical) were adopted based.....

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Recent research specifies that game-based learning effectively engages students in classroom activities. Although there has been a prominent upsurge in game-based teaching and learning, this area has not received significant attention within the context of Gulf nations. This study investigates the perceptions, motivations, and benefits of game-based teaching-learning among school teachers, aiming to enhance the interactive learning environment. This study used a quantitative method and survey data from 505 school teachers who were actively teaching around the United Arab Emirates to reach its objectives. The majority of teachers believed that using games as a teaching tool in the classroom was a good idea. The study revealed the potential for game-based learning in the classroom and identified challenges, such as the need for rigorous game-based instructional design. We examined game-based teaching and learning’s role in contributing to interactive learning environments and its appar.....

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