Use Of Props Research Articles

Stigma, menstrual etiquette, and identity work: examining female exercisers’ experiences during menstruation

ABSTRACT This paper addressed the identity work of female exercisers during menstruation. Specifically, we considered (a) behavioural expectations attached to the sport and exercise role identity during menstruation, (b) menstruation as a discreditable stigma, and (c) the impression management strategies that exercisers put in place to successfully enact the desired sport and exercise role identity during menstruation. Data were generated via 30 semi-structured interviews with female exercisers from diverse ethnic groups. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed, and analysed using phronetic iterative analysis. Data were interpreted through symbolic interactionist and dramaturgical theorisations of identity, impression management, and stigma. Our analysis highlighted the importance of the sport and exercise role identity, which was reflected in the time and money that the participants invested in their sport and exercise engagement. We illustrated that, during menstruation, behavioural expectations determined the participants’ hidden management of menstrual symptoms to ensure the successful enactment of their desired sport and exercise role identity. This was because menstruation represented a discreditable stigma, a blemish that had to be hidden away from the view of others. Our participants therefore implemented impression management strategies including the use of props (e.g. pain relief), and management of their appearance (e.g. clothing, hair, makeup), manner (e.g. a stoic expression), and staging (e.g. standing at the back of an exercise class) to help with the enactment of their sport and exercise role identity. We believe this study makes a substantial contribution to the literature addressing menstruation within sport and exercise by unpacking the norms and expectations associated with menstruation. In turn, this study is giving voice to the unique needs and experiences of menstruating exercises and with this, contributes to normalising conversations about menstruation and its impact on menstruators’ daily lives.

Media Audio Visual sebagai Alat Peraga pada Penyampaian Firman bagi Anak Usia 4-6 Tahun di Sekolah Minggu GKKK Bandung

Pandemic conditions have caused several elements in society, including the economy, health and especially education to change. So that shifts and innovations are needed, one of which is teaching techniques in Sunday school to help teachers convey the Word of God in class. Such as the use of props that can help teachers convey stories to children in class. The use of props that involve IT or audio visual media-based technology such as videos, televisions, slides is expected to attract children’s attention so that they can understand the essence of the story. The teaching of audio-visual media is inspired by the teaching method that the Lord Jesus applied when teaching the crowds and His disciples, “Look at the birds of the sky who neither plant nor reap nor gather into barns” (Matthew 6:34). In teaching, the Lord Jesus often used natural media as a way for Him to convey His Word. This research discusses the role of audio visual media used by teachers in delivering various topics. This research uses a qualitative approach with descriptive methods. Based on this research, it is concluded that the role of audio-visual media is so great in helping Sunday school teachers in teaching to be easily accepted and understood by children and recorded more easily in children’s memory.

Effective Use of Props in Promoting Oral Health among Kindergarten School Children in Makassar, South Sulawesi

Efforts to maintain oral health and develop dental health, especially among school children, need special attention because at this age children are undergoing a process of growth and development. The problem in this research is the high percentage of caries rates in kindergarten children in Makassar. This research aims to determine parents' knowledge about maintenance of oral health in kindergarten children in Makassar covers knowledge about understanding caries tooth, knowledge about reason caries teeth, knowledge about the consequences of dental caries, knowledge about preventing dental caries, and knowledge about dental caries treatment. This type of research is research descriptive with amount respondents 41 respondents. Method collection data with filling out the questionnaire. The data analysis technique used is recapitulation The results of the data that have been collected are then calculated for each parent's data students, then the results of the calculations presented in tabular form and then presented. The research results show parents' knowledge about health tooth and mouth including in category good.

Postanesthesia Care Unit and Anesthetic Management Outcomes Among Patients Undergoing Noncardiac Surgery: Differences by Race and Ethnicity

To investigate the association of patient race and ethnicity with postanesthesia care unit (PACU) outcomes in common, noncardiac surgeries requiring general anesthesia. Single tertiary care academic medical center retrospective matched cohort. We matched 1:1 1836 adult patients by race and/or ethnicity undergoing common surgeries. We compared racial and ethnic minority populations (62 American Indian, 250 Asian, 315 Black or African American, 281 Hispanic, and 10 Pacific Islander patients) to 918 non-Hispanic White patients. The primary outcomes were: the use of an appropriate number of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) prophylactics; the incidence of PONV; and the use of a propofol infusion as part of the anesthetic (PROP). Secondary outcomes were: the use of opioid-sparing multimodal analgesia, including the use of regional anesthesia for postoperative pain control; the use of any local anesthetic, including the use of liposomal bupivacaine; the duration until readiness for discharge from the PACU; the time between arrival to PACU and first pain score; and the time between the first PACU pain score of ≥4 and administration of an analgesic. Logistic and linear regression were used for relevant outcomes of interest. Overall, there were no differences in the appropriate number of PONV prophylactics, nor the incidence of PONV between the two groups. There was, however, a decreased use of PROP (OR=0.80; 95% CI: 0.69, 0.94; P=.005), PACU length of stay was 9.56minutes longer (95% CI: 2.62, 16.49; P=.007), and time between arrival to PACU and first pain score was 2.30minutes longer in patients from racial and ethnic minority populations (95% CI: 0.99, 3.61; P=.001). There were no statistically significant differences in the other secondary outcomes. The rate of appropriate number of PONV prophylactic medications as well as the incidence of PONV were similar in patients from racial and ethnic minority populations compared to non-Hispanic White patients. However, there was a lower use of PROP in racial and ethnic minority patients. It is important to have a health equity lens to identify differences in management that may contribute to disparities within each phase of perioperative care.

Mocny przedmiot pożądania. O istotnej roli rekwizytu we współczesnych filmach elevated genre

The aim of the article is to analyze the use of props in the contemporary elevated genre – in particular in post-horror films, but also other artistic interpretations of genre cinema, often realized under the auspices of A24 studio and “refined” with a strong, political theme (concerning, for example, racism, class differences, gender inequality, etc.). Props, which have always had important semantic functions in genre cinema, are now becoming even more crucial tools than in the 1960s or 1970s (in which context Italian giallo, spaghetti westerns and American progressive genres are alluded to). Significantly marked objects perform symbolic and narrative functions and become part of visual communication (they appear on posters and in advertising materials).

MULTIMODAL DIMENSION OF ENGLISH PUBLIC SPEECHES BY TED TALKS IN EDUCATION

This article explores the multimodal dimension of the TED speeches in the field of education, focusing on the research of semiotic resources. The term "multimodality" refers to the interaction between different modes of information presentation. Multimodal representations reflect sociocultural ways of combining modes in communication. The study draws on the theoretical framework of social semiotics to analyze the application of sense-making principles to semiotic modes. The research examines the linguistic, auditory, visual, gestural, and spatial modes of presentation. The study employs quantitative and qualitative analyses to explore the stylistic figures used in the selected TED talks. The article discusses the challenges and peculiarities of translating TED speeches. The findings highlight the prevalence of stylistic figures such as alliteration, metaphor, repetition, and rhetorical questions in the linguistic mode. The auditory mode is characterized by clear diction, proper pronunciation, and controlled speech tempo. The visual mode includes the use of slides, highlighting key words and phrases, and incorporating images to engage the audience. The gestural mode involves intentional gestures, body movements, and facial expressions that complement verbal discourse. The spatial mode encompasses effective management of physical space, strategic movement on stage, and the use of props to enhance communication. The study concludes by suggesting further research directions, including the analysis of the impact of multimodal modes on recipient cognitive processes and the study of stylistic figures and their cultural variations in intercultural communication.

#AccessibleYoga for whom? The non-performativity of accessibility and inclusion on Instagram

ABSTRACT Yoga has a long contentious history of accessibility and inclusion. Scholars and practitioner-activists today call for inclusive yoga; however, even within seemingly inclusive yoga campaigns in digital spaces, depictions of the practice often exclude bodies of difference. We use Sara Ahmed’s theorizing of non-performatives to explore #AccessibleYoga and #InclusiveYoga and understand how possibilities for bodies of difference are profuse or sparse on Instagram. Layering our analysis with Rosemarie Garland-Thomson’s feminist disability theory of misfitting, we consider yoga’s potential to create places for bodily affirmation in the future of yoga worlds. For our study, we applied a reflexive thematic analysis and named the following themes: the non-performativity of language, permissible diversity, and cripping yoga(?). We found diversity at the exclusion of disability, but also observed creative use of props that nods to the potential cripping of yoga. We interrogate the non-performativities of language within yoga and explore relational approaches to access.

Leveraging Emotion for Behavior Change: Lessons from Implementation of the “Emo-Demo” Behavior Change Technique in Rural Mozambique

Innovative social behavior change communication (SBCC) can help improve child nutrition, but little is known about the process of implementing innovative nutrition SBCC strategies in resource-poor settings and associated challenges. This research study examines emotional demonstrations (Emo-Demos), interactive game-like group activities that aim to spark behavior change by pulling emotional levers. It seeks to determine whether they are feasible and acceptable for implementers and targeted community members in rural Mozambique, aiming to draw lessons for the application of similar highly interactive SBCC approaches in resource-poor settings—a key equity issue. This is done through a series of structured observations of the approach being delivered in seven communities as well as interviews with facilitators and participants. Results show the Emo-Demos were generally feasible to implement as planned and largely acceptable for both facilitators and participants. However, facilitators did not always understand the theory behind them, the importance of them being interactive, and the exact steps that needed to be followed to do them correctly. Participants universally reported enjoying the sessions and understood the lessons taught, and were able to translate them into potential behavior changes. However, few reported the expected emotional reaction to the sessions, and some had difficulty understanding the symbolic use of props in the exercises. The results underline the importance of strong training of SBCC facilitators, including on underlying theory; adapting approaches to local realities; and considering the incentives for participants to attend. These steps can help ensure high-quality SBCC that functions even in resource-poor settings, increasing intervention equity.

Faktor Penyebab Kurang Efektifnya Penggunaan Alat Peraga dalam Pembelajaran Pengukuran Satuan Waktu pada Siswa Kelas V

The ineffectiveness of visual aids, particularly when teaching how to measure time, is the driving force for this study. This study intends to identify the factors that contribute to class V students' inability to learn unit time measures effectively when using instructional aids. The data collection procedures employed in this study are descriptive methods that involve observation, interviewing, and documentation throughout the course of a three-stage process._The_results_of_the_study_can be_seen_that_there_are_several problems that can hinder the effectiveness of the use of props. Based on interviews with teachers and students, the factors that cause these problems include_the_lack_of sufficient availability_of props, the_state of props that are damaged or not functioning, the lack of adequate explanations, limited learning time, lack of student motivation in learning to measure units of time, and lack of diversity in the use of props during learning.

Merging the gap between physical and virtual realities: A pilot study on the role designed props play in creating a more immersive virtual experience

Virtual Reality (VR) technologies have gained momentum in various fields, including art and design, where it plays a significant role in modelling, prototyping, and testing. However, most VR headsets offer only visual and auditory inputs, leaving other senses unintrigued. This study has two objectives: First, to investigate whether a physical prop can create a more immersive experience. Second, to establish the relationship between the physical prop and memory retention of the virtual experience. Two VR rollercoaster conditions were created: one where participants simply sat on a chair, and another where they were secured in with a harness. Various qualitative and quantitative data collection methods were used, including physiological, observational, and self-reporting techniques. Biosensors were used to measure heart rate, breathing rate, skin conductance and brain activity, in addition to a survey. Early results confirm a positive correlation, with varying degrees, between the use of props in immersion and memory retention.

(013) Dance Movement Therapy for Patients Suffering from Breast Cancer: How Does it Impact Their Sexuality and Sense of Intimacy?

Abstract Introduction Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) has been used in the past decade to reduce the special stress and biological sequels associated with chronic and traumatizing diseases and Cancer. Nearly 47% of patients suffering from breast cancer were suffering from a diagnosable psychiatric disorder most commonly adjustment disorders, anxiety, depression and/or sexual disorders. Objective Aim of the study is to examine the impact of DMT as a novel modality in treating psychiatric disorder and improving sexuality and intimacy amid dealing with the breast cancer storm. Methods 110 females suffering from Breast Cancer and suffering from depressive symptoms and/or sexual disorders were included. Those psychotic manifesting psychosis or other psychiatric illnesses that alter level of consciousness were excluded. As well as physically unfit patients to participate in DMT intervention group were excluded. Age groups ranged from 18-60 years old. Patients were randomly assigned by Tombola method into 2 groups: an intervention DMT group and a wait -list control group. Clinical examination and psychometry were conducted on both intervention DMT and control groups before and after intervention. Detailed psychiatric sheet and PLISSIT model followed for assessment of psychiatric and sexual disorder consecutively. Psychometry included: Beck Depression Scale (BDS), Body image (BI) scales and General Health Survey (GHS) were applied. DMT Intervention Techniques comprised 12 sessions in total in group setting. Each group included 20 females maximum. We met three times per week. 90 minutes every group for 4 weeks. Each session included DMT techniques of warm up, centering, use of props starting with Swiss Ball, Plastic Buttons, Elastic Bands, Bubble Soap blow, Yoga Blocks, and started seated before diving into standing and interactive moving DMT techniques. Free association lapses with culturally sensitive songs and music were given every session but mainly Yoga Therapy Restorative techniques, Modified tai-Chi, Modified Lebed techniques, followed by verbal feedback in the here and now and de-rolling. The session before the last, therapist invited the patient’s life partners/husbands/caretaker to the group vicinity and dyadic techniques were used. Results Patients were diagnosed in stage III at the time of examination and inclusion in the study. The most common histopathological type was Infiltrating Duct Carcinoma IDC 95%. 80% had positive lymph Nodes LN. ER positive in 95% of patients and only 10% negative PR. HER 2- neu negative by IHC staining in 55% of patients. 80% of patients in the intervention group had undergone mainly surgery Modified Radical Mastectomy MRM. Chemotherapy namely Anthracyclines/Taxanes received in 85% of patients participating in the study and 45% received Hormonal therapy and other 45% adjuvant radiotherapy as well according to guidelines of treatment regimen. Intervention group improved on BDS, BI and GHS scales and improved intimacy more than sexuality at the time of the study while control wait-list group worsened on BDS, BI scales and GHS and no change was detected on intimacy nor sexual disorder initially diagnosed. Conclusions DMT is an effective modality welcomed by patients suffering from breast cancer and their life partners/care takers. DMT was shown to boost mood, perception of body image and boosts intimacy. Disclosure No

Developing EFL Students’ Writing Ability Through Contextual Teaching and Learning (A Classroom Action Research Study)

Writing ability is an ability that refers to the notion of knowledge and understanding of writing. Judging from language skills, writing is an active productive activity, namely the activity of producing language and writing activity is also a form of realization of abilities and skills in the most recent language mastered by language learners after listening, speaking, and reading skills. Seeing the importance of this writing skill, the purpose of this study is to see the effectiveness of the CLT method in improving students' descriptive text writing skills. In its application, the researcher used CAR. In this study there were 20 students of SMA PGRI Kalabahi in the academic year 2022/2023. The data of this study were obtained from students' writing tests. As a result of the research, the CLT method has a significant impact on students' writing ability. In addition, the supporting factors of learning success include the use of props to write descriptive text and the teacher's proficiency in applying the contextual approach. Meanwhile, the inhibiting factors were students' lack of knowledge about descriptive text, their lack of ability and enthusiasm in stringing words to create descriptive text, students' low interest in descriptive text writing activities, as well as students' enthusiasm and unsupportive play environment. The application of contextual approach was able to develop students' descriptive text writing ability seen from the results of students' descriptive text writing, students' interest and response in following the learning of descriptive text writing by using contextual teaching and learning method.

THE IMPACT OF EDUCATION MODERNIZATION IN ISLAMIC BOARDING SCHOOLS (ANALYSIS OF INFRASTRUCTURE DESCRIPTION IN BAITUL QUR’AN SMP IN SRAGEN)

Modernization of education in the world of education is closely related to the social changes that occur in education. The purpose of this study is to analyze the impact of educational modernization at the Baitul Qur'an Boarding School Islamic Boarding School. Types of research used with a descriptive approach with qualitative methods, this research strategy uses phenomenological studies, namely a phenomenon into a research point. This study will use triangulation of sources where researchers get data from various sources related to research. The main sources in this study are students, teachers, and administrators of the Baitul Qur'an Boarding School Boarding School Boarding School. The results showed that the modernization of education in pesantren was clearly described in the program implemented by the boarding school. This can be seen from the use of infrastructure used, both in the Baitul Qur'an Islamic Boarding School or also in the formal schools in it. This is also reinforced by the progress of infrastructure focused on facilities, such as the use of props in the Natural Sciences, Language, or Computer laboratories. In addition, facilities such as finger for absent and ATM machines. Thus, the modernization of education has a positive impact on the Baitul Qur'an Islamic Boarding School which is shown by facilities and infrastructure. But in this case the management and teacher of the Baitul Qur'an Islamic Boarding School is more extra in the supervision of students related to more sophisticated technology utilization.

Carnival and the Theme of Migration

Carnival and the Theme of Migration

Peningkatan Pemahaman Konsep Matematika dan IPA melalui Penggunaan Alat Peraga Bagi Guru SMP di Kabupaten Maros Provinsi Sulawasi Selatan

If students can present concepts in the multiple representations form (verbals, symbols, pictures and concrete objects) and know the structural, students are said to have understood the concept. Props are media that contain concepts in it. Maximizing the use of prop can be related to the characteristics possessed by students. There are different characteristics in students during the process of processing information to generate ideas, especially characteristics in the form of gender (male and female) and cognitive style (Field Independent (FI) and Field Dependent (FD)). The results of the integration of the use of props and the characteristics contained in students to produce a series of activities to maximize the use of props in learning are: (1) Adjusting and understanding the concepts in the props in two other forms (multi-representation), for example with verbal forms and symbols. or in the form of pictures and symbols; (2) Get used to girls to re-explain or justify the three forms of representation of the concept; (3) Ensuring girls can draw pictures of concepts being constructed; (4) Ensure that boys are aware of and reflect on their knowledge and experiences; (5) Ensure that male students get an image of the concept that is being constructed. The results of this training were responded well by the participants and increased the interest and motivation of teachers in creating simple teaching props and using them optimally.

The Role of Props in Promoting Imagination during Toddlerhood

Knowing how children become oriented to imaginary play can help educators in centres better support development. But how this begins in the first years of life is not well understood. How toddlers transform through their imagination concrete objects (such as play accessories, figurines, and books) to become props in play (placeholders and pivots) for conveying meaning, remains low. Drawing upon cultural-historical theory, the study reported in this paper sought to understand the role of props for supporting the development of imagination during toddlerhood. Four toddlers aged 1.9–2.1 years from an early childhood centre in Australia were followed as they used objects as props during imaginary play. The study design was an educational experiment of a Conceptual Play World (CPW): a collective model of practice for developing play and imagination. Digital data of the CPW being implemented in the toddler room were collected through video recordings over two months. Thirteen hours of data were collected and analysed using the Vygotskian concepts of play and imagination. The findings revealed that through differentiated use of props, toddlers made transitions from the embodiment of the experience to sharing an intellectual and abstract space where objects became props in play, suggesting the genesis and development of early forms of imagination. The outcomes of the study advance theory and inform practice about the early development of imagination in toddlerhood.

Buddhist Psychology Intersects with Dance Movement Therapy

This article highlights the potential role of the “brahmaviharas,” a Buddhist concept which emphasizes certain spiritual dimensions and have been interlinked with dance movement therapy combined with other expressive arts, in responding effectively to the unpredictable life changes during pandemic situations such as the COVID-19. A multiple therapeutic–expressive–creative movement sequence model and meditation practices were collaboratively developed by movement therapist Tripura Kashyap and expressive arts therapy practitioner Anubha Doshi to address each of the brahmaviharas: loving–kindness (mettā), compassion (karuṇā), sympathetic joy (muditā), and equanimity (upekkhā). This article specifically reveals how the embodiment of concepts from Buddhism through movement can help in concretizing and embedding meditative practices in the mind–body continuum. Finally, the article explores the relevance of practicing the brahmaviharas by utilizing specifically crafted movement rituals, such as body preparatory routines, mindful movement, body scans, embodiment, gratitude rituals, interspersed with visual art and the use of props to focus on enhancing people’s resilience, mental health, and well-being. All these experiences were creatively adapted to the virtual medium during the COVID-19 pandemic period.

A Dramaturgical Analysis of Latina Influencers Use of Props and Settings to Signal Identity

Dramaturgical analysis has been applied by scholars to social media influencers, but how props and settings are used to signal identity is understudied. This study uses a series of in-depth interviews with Latina influencers who live and work in a mid-size city on the U.S./Mexico border and an analysis of corresponding posts to explore how props and settings can be used to signal gender and race while also communicating authenticity. The findings show that influencers have to carefully and strategically navigate the use of props and settings not to appear fake and contrived. They blend the use of frontstage props with calibrated sharing of backstage settings to approximate an authentic online performance of their branded identity that is approachable but also monetizable. When performing their gender, the influencers adopt a having-it-all performance, balancing family, beauty, career success, and health while using backstage settings to create connection. Finally, Latina influencers on the border portray it as a setting that differs from its mainstream representation as a place to avoid. They also strategically deploy Latina identity to market themselves and localize national trends.

Props and Prostheses: Lavinia the “speechless complainer”

This article examines Lavinia’s use of props and prostheses in William Shakespeare’s Titus Andronicus, Act iv. The author argues that Lavinia’s mutilation and subsequent attempts to communicate embody the deindividuating effects of rhetorical imitation. In addition to investigating Shakespeare’s use of Ovidian references, this article investigates Shakespeare’s sources for the untranslated Latin word “stuprum”. A Roman legal term for sexual violation and disgrace, stuprum has no equivalent in English: the word collapses the semantic boundaries between rape, seduction, and adultery, as well as virgin and widow, male and female. This article thus examines how imitation, citation, and the untranslated Latin work together to depersonalize Lavinia’s expressive abilities, even as they represent her only outlets for communication.

The literacy-enhancing potential of singing versus spoken language in public library storytimes: A text analytics approach

Through analysis of the language, this study aimed to investigate the current practice of using songs in public library storytimes. Language interactions in 68 storytime programs involving 652 child participants were observed and transcribed. Then, textual analysis was conducted to examine the language of singing songs, focusing on how language used in singing songs differs from spoken language in storytime programs. Specifically, the study compared sentence and grammar structure between singing and non-singing language and explored how topics and themes covered in singing language compare with those of spoken language. In addition, the study examined singing accompanied by use of props and movements. The findings of this study indicate that the language of singing in storytime programs is rich; thereby, signaling the power of singing with young children as means to advance language development. Practical implications and strategies for maximizing integration of singing in storytimes and other informal learning activities for young children are discussed.