bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Measuring Invariance of Theory of Planned Behavior Model on Online Fitness Program Participation During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Wei Ran , Liu Yuanlong , Applegate Brooks , Cork Colin
Published: February 2023

Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) is one of the most frequently cited and most influential models to explain and predict human
intentions and behaviors (Ajzen, 1991, 2011; Kim & James, 2016), which include physical activity and exercise. However,
the dimensionality of TPB has not been examined in the context of online fitness program (OFP) participation during the COVID-19
pandemic. The purpose of this study was to examine the TPB measurement parameters of the factorial models and determine the
generalizability of the psychological constructs of the TPB model on gender groups and whether COVID-19 affected annual income
groups. The participants were 18 years or older adults in U.S.A. and self-identified as OFP participants during the COVID-19
pandemic. They were recruited using Amazon Mechanical Turk. TPB was used to examine OFP participation behavior with four
constructs: Attitudes toward a behavior (AB), subjective norm (SN), perceived behavioral control (PBC), and participation intention
(PI) along with an additional construct role identity (RI). Data were collected through Qualtrics and analyzed in RStudio-1.4.1106.
Multiple group confirmatory factor analyses (CFA) were conducted to investigate measurement invariance on gender (male or female)
and COVID-19 impact (yes or no), respectively. Final data for analyses included 724 respondents (52.5% males; 47.9% reported no).
The CFA results supported unidimensionality of the modified TPB scale. Invariance tests were conducted at all levels of AB, SN,
PBC, PI, and RI measures for both male and female groups and COVID-19 impacted groups: Dimensional (equal number of latent factors),
configural (equal factor structure), weak (equal factor loadings), strong (equal indicator intercepts), and strict (equal
indicator residuals), respectively. The results showed that each of the equal indicator residual models had an overall satisfactory
fit to the OFP participation data for both male and female groups as well as the two COVID-19 impacted groups. Comparing with the
equal indicator intercept solution regarding the groups in both gender and COVID-19 impact, each of the equal indicator residual
models for AB and SN did not result in a significant degradation in model-data fit. But PBC, PI, and RI had significant chi-square
changes and the changes of their CFIs were greater than 0.01. Results showed that the adapted TPB scale is valid for measuring OFP
participation intention constructs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since invariant factor loadings and indicator intercepts of TPB
measures have achieved, it has confirmed that it is valid to be used in group comparison of latent scores.
Effects of Peer Support on Body Composition and Circumference in Chinese University Students
Authors: Li Chuhao , Chen Lin , Xiang Yi , Lu Yongshen , Mo Shiwei
Published: February 2023

This study aimed to understand the effects of adopting peer support in physical education (PE) class on university students’ body composition
and circumference. Two university PE classes were recruited and assigned randomly to class with peer support (CWP; n=41; 8 underweight, 23
normal weight, 5 overweight, and 5 obesity; mean age=19.6±1.3yrs; height=169.5±8.0 cm) or class without peer support (CWOP; n=41; 9
underweight, 23 normal weight, 4 overweight, 5 obesity; mean age=19.3±1.1yrs; height=169.1±6.7 cm). Both classes adopted 16 weeks the
same bodyweight management program for fitness promotion for 90 min/session/week (15 min warm-up, 60 min main training, 15 min cool-down).
Students in CWP were asked to group with 2-3 students and required to train in the same group throughout the program, while students in
CWOP were asked to train individually. The two classes were coached by the same teacher and held in the same semester. Body composition
(InBody320, South Korea) and circumference metrics (waist and hip circumferences, waist-to-hip ratio [WHR], body adiposity index [BAI])
were obtained before and after the program and statistically analyzed using repeated measures ANOVA. Weekly training frequency and duration
after class were obtained using questionnaire and compared using t-tests. Results showed that the proportion of students in abnormal weight
is significantly reduced only in CWP (χ2=10.7, P=0.013). Body mass (F=5.96, P=0.017) and body mass index (F=4.40, P=0.039)
significantly reduced in both classes, and changes in muscle mass and body fat percentage were greater in CWP (45.1±8.9kg vs. 46.0±9.1kg,
P<0.001, Cohen’s d=0.10; 19.8%±8.0% vs. 18.4%±8.3%, P=0.002, Cohen’s d=0.18) than CWOP (45.8±7.8kg vs. 45.6±8.0kg, P=0.42; 19.9%±7.3% vs.
19.6%±7.3%, P=0.23). Further, waist circumference, WHR, and BAI were significantly reduced in both groups, and BAI changes were greater
in CWP (25.01±3.44 vs. 24.06±3.08, P<0.001, Cohen’s d=0.29) than CWOP (24.29±3.53 vs. 24.08±3.34, P=0.42). Finally, CWP group trained
longer (3.2±0.9hrs vs. 1.6±0.8hrs, P=0.003, Cohen’s d=1.88) and more frequently (2.6±1.3 vs. 1.3±2.1, P<0.001, Cohen’s d=0.74) than
their counterparts. University students benefited from the 16-week PE class with reduced body composition and circumference. However,
CWP group showed greater changes. Accordingly, social support from a peer can enhance motivation, such as elders with a partner would
more likely be active. Meanwhile, students with a peer would have longer training duration and higher training frequency. Thus, peer
support affects training habits and benefits students in body composition and circumference. PE teachers are encouraged to adopt peer
support in their classes for fitness promotion.
Experimental Research on the Teaching Mode of Cooperation and Competition in Physical Education
Authors: Pang Xuelin , Zhang Zhengze
Published: February 2023

There are great differences in skill levels among students in the class. It should be the focus of our work to improve students to the greatest extent through teaching, gradually narrow the gap between individuals, and improve the overall teaching quality. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to examine the effects of the teaching mode of cooperation and competition. The research group conducted two rounds of teaching experiments in Harbin Engineering University. The first round of experiments adopted an equal group pre-test and post-test experimental design. Solomon’s four group design was used in the second round of experiment. The whole experimental process was standardized and rigorous to avoid Hawthorne effect. Teachers organized teaching according to the experimental scheme and steps of cooperative and competitive teaching mode. Two rounds of teaching experiments were followed with a previously validated internal motivation survey. After the first round of experiment, a questionnaire was conducted on the students of two classes. In the second round of experiment, an experimental class and a control class were investigated in the middle of the experiment. After the experiment, a questionnaire was conducted in the other two classes. The independent sample t-test results shows that the scores of the experimental class were significantly higher than those of the control class (P values were less than 0.05). The level of internal motivation in the experimental class was significantly higher than that in the control class (P values were less than 0.05). The effect of cooperative and competitive teaching mode is better than that of conventional teaching mode, and it is conducive to mobilize students’ internal motivation, promote students’ autonomous learning, and cultivate students’ interest and hobby in sports. By using the methods of group mutual aid learning and group competition, students would improve their skill level through the joint efforts with peers and promote the development of their awareness of cooperation and competition.
History, Development, and Enlightenment of Adapted Physical Education National Standards
Authors: Song Yuting , Dong Cuixiang , Ji Liu
Published: February 2023

As the total number and proportion of individuals with disabilities worldwide are increasing, the international community is paying more and more attention to the equal education rights of individuals with disabilities. Since the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act issued in 1975, physical education (PE) played a significant part in special education. According to the requirements of the United States federal legislation, a national certification examination system has been established and developed subsequently to better promote the development of physical education for children with disabilities. The National Consortium for Physical Education for Individuals with Disabilities (NCPEID) has formulated the Adapted Physical Education National Standards (APENS). The first version of APENS was developed in 1995 to certify adaptive sports professionals across the United States. The second edition came out in 2006. In addition, many undergraduate and graduate teacher education programs use APENS as a basis for preparatory courses. At some universities, completion of APENS has become a graduation requirement. The NCPEID reviews APENS every few years to keep it up to date, and it also reviews national tests as needed to reflect current knowledge and practice. This paper was to understand the primary contents of APENS. We found that the APENS include Human Development, Motor Behavior, Exercise Science, Measurement and Evaluation, History and Philosophy, Unique Attributes of Learners, Curriculum Theory and Development, Instructional Design and Planning, Teaching, Consultation and Staff Development, Student and Program Evaluation, Continuing Education, Ethics and Communication. These standard fields guide teachers, administrators, and families in basic knowledge, skills, and attitudes. In addition, the establishment of APENS has reference value and significance for the system construction, legal regulations, discipline construction, personnel training, peer education, community support, and other aspects of PE for individuals with disabilities in China.
Comparison of Short-Course versus Conventional Antimicrobial Duration in Mild and Moderate Complicated Intra-Abdominal Infections
Authors: Vinodhini P , Sureshkumar Sathasivam , Gurushankari Balakrishnan , Mahalakshmy Thulasingam , Kate Vikram
Published: February 2023

Objectives: Studies have shown the feasibility of short-course antimicrobials in complicated intra-abdominal infection (CIAI) following source control procedure (SCP). This study was carried out to compare post-operative complication rates in short-course (5 days) and conventional (7–10 days) duration groups after antimicrobial therapy. Methods: This was a single-centre, open-labelled. randomised control trial conducted from July 2017 to December 2019 upon patients with CIAI. Patients who were haemodynamically unstable, pregnant and had non-perforated, non-gangrenous appendicitis or cholecystitis were excluded. Primary endpoints were surgical site infection (SSI), recurrent intra-abdominal infection (IAI) and mortality. Secondary endpoints included time till occurrence of composite primary outcomes, duration of antimicrobial therapy, the length of hospital stays, antimicrobial-free interval, hospital-free days at 30 days’ interval and the presence of extra-abdominal infections. Results: Overall, 140 patients were included whose demographic and clinico-pathological details were comparable in both groups. There was no difference in SSI (37% vs. 35.6%) and recurrent IAI (5.7% vs. 2.8%; P = 0.76), and no mortality was observed in either groups. The composite primary outcome (37% vs. 35.7%) was also similar in both groups. Secondary outcomes included the duration of antimicrobial therapy (5 vs. 8 days; P < 0.001) and length of hospitalisation (5 days vs. 7 days; P = 0.014) were significant. Times till occurrence of SSI and recurrent IAI, incidence of extra-abdominal infection and resistant pathogens were comparable. Conclusion: Short-course antimicrobial therapy for 5 days following SCP for mild and moderate CIAI was comparable to conventional duration antimicrobial therapy, indicating similar efficacy.

Keywords: Abdominal Abscess; Antibiotic Prophylaxis; Antimicrobial Stewardship; Appendicitis, Perforated; Drug Resistance, Microbial; Intra-abdominal Infection; Peritonitis; Surgical Wound Infection.
Effect of Life-Style Modification Intervention Programme on Bone Mineral Density among Postmenopausal Women with Osteoporosis
Authors: DS Anupama , Noronha Judith A , Acharya Kiran KV , Prabhu Mukhyaprana , N Ravishankar , Nayak Baby S
Published: February 2023

Objectives: Osteoporosis is one of the major public health problems worldwide among postmenopausal osteoporotic women. Lifestyle modification interventions along with pharmacotherapy helps to revert the bone loss and prevent the complications. Methods: A randomized controlled trial was conducted at Kasturba Hospital, Manipal from January 2019 to December 2021 among postmenopausal women with osteoporosis. The postmenopausal women who attended the osteoporosis clinic and were within the age group of 45-65 years, could speak and understand English or Kannada, and whose Bone Mineral Density (BMD) score was between -1 and -3 were included for the study. The total sample size of the study was 120 with 60 in each of the experimental and control group. After obtaining the informed consent, stratified block randomization method was used to allocate the participants to intervention and control group. The BMD was monitored by the portable ultrasound densitometer by a technician at the outpatient departments. The baseline information was collected by a structured demographic questionnaire. Intervention group participants received Lifestyle Modification Intervention Program (LMIP) whereas control group received the standard regular care by the physician.  Follow up was done at three and six months. Results: The results revealed that the increase in the BMD median score among the experimental group was from -2.2 [(-2.5, -1.8)] to -1.5 [(-1.8, -0.65)] where as in the control group it was from -2.3 [(-2.6, -1.9)] to -2.0 [(-2.4, -1.5)].  The increase in the median score of the experimental group (0.7) was higher than in the control group (0.3). The results of Mann Whitey U test showed a statistical significance between the intervention and control groups in the post test after 6 months (U =.505.5, p<0.05). Wilcoxon signed rank test showed the significant change in both the intervention and control groups from pre-test to post-test I (3 months) and Post-test II (6 months) (p<0.001). Conclusion: The lifestyle modification intervention was found to be effective in improving the bone health status of postmenopausal women. Hence it is very important to integrate in regular therapy.

Keywords: LMIP, postmenopausal women, bone health status, bone mineral density.
Care for Child Development in Sultanate of Oman
Authors: Al-Mamari Watfa , Idris Ahmed B , Al-Alawi Kamila , Rashid Najma , Al-Araimi Fannah Al Fannah , Siddeeg Khalid
Published: February 2023

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Análisis de la heterogeneidad en revisiones sistemáticas de cardiología publicadas entre 2000-2005 y 2011-2016
Authors: Aranzazu Ceballos Andrés David , Marín Cárdenas Juan Sebastián , Gallego González Daniel , Donado Gómez Jorge Hernando
Published: February 2023

Introducción: la cardiología es una de las especialidades médicas que cuenta con más revisiones sistemáticas y metanálisis. Estudiar la metodología de las revisiones y anali­zar su heterogeneidad estadística es fundamental para garantizar su validez científica. Objetivo: describir la comparación de medidas de asociación, modelos estadísticos y grado de heterogeneidad en metanálisis de revisiones sistemáticas de intervenciones farmacológicas en cardiología, publicadas entre 2000-2005 y 2011-2016. Metodología: estudio analítico basado en la descripción y comparación de métodos estadísticos de revisiones sistemáticas de intervenciones farmacológicas en cardiología, publicadas en la biblioteca Cochrane. Para las variables cualitativas se estimaron frecuen­cias absolutas y relativas, mientras que para las cuantitativas se determinaron medias y desviaciones estándar, o medianas y rangos intercuartílicos, según su distribución. Para establecer la diferencia de medias se realizó la prueba t de Student y para la diferencia de proporciones el Chi cuadrado. Resultados: se incluyeron 54 revisiones sistemáticas, con un total de 1053 metanálisis, 6 revisiones con 240 metanálisis entre 2000-2005 y 48 revisiones con 813 metanálisis entre 2011-2016. La mayoría de metanálisis utilizaron el tratamiento estándar como grupo de comparación (56.6%), midieron desenlaces cualitativos nominales (86.3%), determinaron riesgos relativos (63.3%) y aplicaron modelos de efectos fijos (57.8%). En 2011-2016 se encontró una media del Índice de Higgins 17.5 menor que en 2000-2005 (p<0.05). Conclusión: se evidenció una disminución de la heterogeneidad estadística y un aumento en la implementación de modelos de efectos aleatorios, lo que da cuenta de una mayor rigurosidad a la hora de demostrar resultados verdaderamente significativos.
Tinnitus: una revisión narrativa
Authors: Jaramillo Rivera Isabela , Vásquez Betancur Stefany , Palacio Arango Valentina , Bedoya Rodríguez María José , Sotomayor Quirama Daniela , Franco Hincapié Liliana , Castillo Bustamante Melissa
Published: February 2023

El tinnitus o acúfeno es la percepción de sonido en ausencia de un estímulo acústico externo; es uno de los motivos de consulta más comunes en el área de otorrinolaringolo­gía. Se ha asociado a diversas etiologías tales como ototoxicidad, tumores, traumatismo craneoencefálico y trastornos psiquiátricos, siendo también las causas de carácter idio­pático ampliamente conocidas. Las características clínicas de los tinnitus son variables de paciente a paciente, por lo que su diagnóstico, tratamiento y seguimiento son un desafío clínico Si bien recientes estudios han propuesto distintos manejos clínicos y terapéuticos, estos continúan hoy en día en estudio. Esta revisión narrativa pretende realizar una actualización sobre el abordaje diagnóstico, clínico y terapéutico de los tinnitus en la última década.
Pancreatitis aguda asociada a cocaína, una complicación inusual. Serie de casos
Authors: Blanco Vásquez Juan David , Tamayo Mejía María Camila , Berrouet Mejía Marie Claire
Published: February 2023

La cocaína es una de las sustancias ilegales más consumidas y Colombia no es la ex­cepción. Dentro de las sustancias ilegales es la segunda más consumida después del cannabis. Por su mecanismo mismo de acción, que produce aumento de aminas bióge­nas, se han asociado con la cocaína diferentes riesgos, tanto agudos como crónicos, y dentro de sus complicaciones se han descrito cambios comportamentales, compromiso cardiovascular y neurológico. La coingesta de cocaína y alcohol da lugar a un metabolito conocido como cocaetileno, que lleva a complicaciones cardiovasculares. Poco se ha descrito sobre el riesgo de la cocaína o la coingesta cocaína y alcohol, como un factor sumatorio, para la pancreatitis. Reportamos tres pacientes jóvenes consumidores del alcaloide que desarrollaron pancreatitis aguda, dos de ellos murieron. El objetivo de este reporte es sensibilizar a los trabajadores de la salud sobre otro riesgo para considerar en los pacientes consumidores de cocaína.
Jet transducer designed for automated monitoring and control systems
Authors: Makarov V.A.
Published: February 2023

The use of the aerodynamic jet force action effect became widespread in designing the automatic sensors for physical and technical parameters of gases and liquids, converters and control devices. This technical solution provides high sensitivity and accuracy of the measured parameters in the rapidly changing processes increasing the speed of work. Introduction of sensors built on the basis of such technical solution is especially important in the automated control systems for fast technological processes, where control over various parameters should be quick and accurate. The paper considers a jet pneumatic optical pressure transducer based on the jet force action effect on a plate, which dimensions are commensurate with those for the jet cross section. Static and dynamic characteristics of the pneumatic optical transducer were determined, where the cumulative parameters were accepted as the quality factor criterion combining the measurements sensitivity with the natural frequency square. Using this criterion, optimal parameters of the sensing element were derived based on the considered aerodynamic effect.
Thermal mathematical model of a two-phase circuit with mechanical pump and thermal hydraulic accumulator
Authors: Borschev N.O.
Published: February 2023

Growing heat release in spacecraft accompanied by simultaneous increase in its amount set the task of developing thermal control systems using the two-phase boiling coolant. It accumulates heat in the form of latent vaporization heat making it possible to transfer much larger amount of heat per the coolant unit mass flow rate than at using a single-phase coolant. In addition, introduction of heat transfer at boiling allows maintaining the object temperature in almost the entire circuit close to the boiling temperature of the selected coolant. All heat transfer processes that occur, when the substance aggregation state changes, are much more intensive than with the conventional convective heat transfer; therefore, the mass of heat exchangers, fittings and control elements of the two-phase circuit would be significantly lower than their mass in a single-phase coolant circuit. Capillary or mechanical pumps should pump the coolant in two-phase systems to ensure the thermal regime. At high power, it is more advantageous to use the two-phase boiling coolant with a mechanical pump. Creation of thermal control systems based on the two-phase circuit should be preceded by elaboration of an adequate mathematical model of the two-phase boiling coolant. Mathematical model is proposed that could be used to analyze operation of the two-phase boiling coolant and calculate hydrodynamic, heat and mass transfer processes.
Method of designing the composite load-bearing elements of the fuselage tail section
Authors: Tun Lin Htet , Prosuntsov P.V.
Published: February 2023

The paper considers the method of designing the power set of the DA-62 aircraft tail section, which includes the stages of determining loads acting on the tail section, selecting position, shape and structure of the power elements, characteristics of the composite materials, from which they were made. The design process took into account simultaneous effect of aerodynamic and mass-inertial loads on the aircraft structure during various maneuvers. A feature of the method to determine geometric dimensions and shape of frames is introducing a combination of parametric and topological optimization techniques. To increase the structure weight efficiency, the problem of optimizing the scheme for laying the polymer composite material was solved. Physical and mechanical characteristics of the composite materials were determined by theoretical calculation using the multi-scale simulation principle.
Model szkoły w świetle pedagogiki chrześcijańskiej Instytutu Edukacji Narodowej
Authors: Śliwerski Bogusław
Published: February 2023

The paper focuses on the role of the Institute of National Education set up in 1997 within Radio Maryja, an
intellectual formation chosen by right-wing politicians. The Institute is interested in reforming education; it also
questions the existing assumptions of education transformations relating to the model of the moral-shaping school
or the societal role of pedagogical sciences. It engages in a variety of education forms, including National Education School, the Academy of Ethical Upbringing, the Academy of Social Abilities, the Summer School of Polish
Culture, professional development classes as well as symposia and popular scientific lectures. The Institute is
present in publishing. Moreover, it is responsible for organizing summer holidays and pilgrimages; it co-operates
with the Redemptorists during retreat meetings. Yet another branch of the Institute is Feliks Koneczny Thought
Club and the Maksymilian Kolbe School of Journalism.
In the light of its prominence, the discussed movement should be able to contribute significantly to the debate on the education transformation.
Czy nadszedł czas wielkich pytań?
Authors: Zanussi Krzysztof
Published: February 2023

One thing we cannot do is failing to address the issue of ‘what next’? Where are we heading? What are our
objectives on the horizon of dreams and not short-term solutions? Where is mankind heading as a whole? It is you
economists and managers I am aiming my questions at. I am incapable of finding a clear answer but I sincerely
hope to discover it in your dissertations (going beyond your master, doctorate and habilitation theses).
Thanks to the brilliant paradigm, our civilisation has made achievements which it tends to forget. Mankind
today is living more comfortably than ever before. I want to raise a question if we are conscious of the fact that our
privileges should be shared by all inhabitants of our planet.
I wish to reflect on the good of a man – what does a human need to be fulfilled in all dimensions, not in the
mere material one. How do we conceive of the future organization and identity of mankind?
I asked school principals: Is it good to allow the sexes to become alike, to see women become masculine and
men effeminate? Is the contrast of the sexes vital to the preservation of the human race? Does the tension resulting
from the diversification matter? I do not intend to present my own intuitions; my wish would be finding some
answers in humanities. Sadly, doctorate and habilitation theses tend to focus on marginal issues.
Why does contemporary theology differ so considerably from what the contemporary world, contemporary
physics or mathematics deal with on a regular basis?
Gospodarz etyczny, gospodarz roztropny. Czy wolno okradać złodzieja?
Authors: Rotengruber Przemysław
Published: February 2023

Two parallel problems come under close scrutiny in my paper. First of them concerns the question whether
victims of a (politically or economically) stronger thief are ethically entitled to steal their property in revenge?
I argue that this kind of theft could be seen as a hidden form of protection because the symbolic relation between
the first aggressor and his victim is extremely unequal. An ordinary man usually has no public means to oppose
corporation or political institution. He has then to decide whether he chooses ethical perfection, which would stop
him from doing anything; or he is ready, by himself, to inflict punishment on an (institutionalized) thief. The other
problem concerns the consequences of the acceptance of ‘the balancing strategy’. The case of modern state shows
how hidden fighting against a stronger thief brings about opposite results. On one hand, an unfair political institution is deprived of its rights. But, on the other hand, the insubordinate citizen, who plays the part of the only owner
of the criterion of fairness, destroys the rules of common life.
The academic, technical and employability skills three-year and four-year vocational high school programme graduates
Authors: Amiruddin Amiruddin , Baharuddin Fiskia Rera
Published: February 2023

Vocational high schools in Indonesia, which run under either the three-year or four-year programme, constitute a formal education system that prepares future skilled workers ready to work. The focus of this study was to capture the skills and competencies of three-year and four-year vocational high school programme graduates. This study employed a ualitative multi-site study approach through the constant comparative method, and necessary data were gathered through in-depth interviews and observations. Research results revealed that four-year vocational high school programme graduates had higher competencies and vocational maturity compared to three-year vocational high school programme graduates in terms of academic skills, basic technical skills, as well as technical and employability skills. Therefore, four-year vocational high school programme graduates qualify to fill up operator 3 positions and are equivalent to Diploma 1 holders.
Keyword: three-year programme, four-year programme, academic skills, technical skills, employability skills, vocational education
effect of working capital on profitability of poultry egg enterprise in Osun State, Nigeria
Authors: Kehinde Ayodeji
Published: February 2023

This study investigated the effect of working capital on the profitability of poultry egg enterprise.   Primary data were collected from 180 poultry egg farmers using two-stage sampling technique. Data were collected on the socio-economic characteristics such as age, gender, educational qualification, farming experience and flock size owned, quantities of inputs and outputs. Descriptive statistics, farm budgetary technique and ordinary least square model were used to analyze the data collected.  The results from descriptive statistics show mean values of 42 years, 9 years and 5 persons for age, years of experience and household size, respectively. Majority of poultry egg farmers (52.2%) used their personal savings to fund their businesses while, some had access to loan from co-operative societies (37.2%), from SEAP microfinance (6.7%) and from banks (3.9%). Poultry egg producers invested their working capital on feeds (64.8%), rearing of poultry birds from day old chicks to point of lay (14.8%), account receivables (13.6%), drugs & vaccines (2.4%) and variable overheads (4.4%). A total cost of ₦5,494,927.04k was incurred by the poultry egg producers. Cost of feed accounted for 71.89% of the total cost of production. A total revenue of ₦9,388,555.60k and the net returns of ₦3,893,628.56k were realized. The net farm income per bird from the enterprise was ₦1,698.05k while the gross margin per bird was ₦1,795.32. The ordinary least squares regression estimates revealed that inventory, account receivable, operating cycle and flock size have significant effect on the profitability of poultry egg enterprises. The study concluded that poultry egg enterprise is profitable and working capital has a significant effect on the profitability of poultry egg enterprise. In light of the findings, the study recommended the expansion of the poultry flock size as well as reduction in the number of days of inventories, account receivables and operating cycle in order to increase the profitability of poultry egg enterprise.
Driving factors behind Uganda’s rural pastoral communities’ social-economic status; a comparison between Karamoja Region and Ankole Region
Authors: ATEGEKA STEWART
Published: February 2023

This study aimed to analyze the social-economic status of Karamoja, Uganda’s largest pastoral region that has consistently stood out as the least developed region in Uganda. The region is naturally endowed with a variety of minerals such as marble, limestone, gold, etc. This has attracted (both local and international) artisanal and small-scale miners into the region whose contribution to the region’s development seem negligible. The Majority of the residents derive their livelihoods from livestock as a primary source. Three major rural development aspects i.e., social, ecological, and economic dimensions were assessed and compared to the Ankole region, one of Uganda’s rural pastoral regions that have over time registered progress in livestock production and regional development.  Based on this comparison, similarities and differences can be identified and used to build the foundation for the development of a SWOT analysis that will focus on the Strength, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats that exist in this rural pastoral region of Karamoja.  This study creates a cornerstone for developing sustainable rural development strategies based on a focused analysis of sociological factors that are fundamental in unmasking the ground reality in the region.
Industrial 4.0 Revolution: Can it Positively Step into	a Sustainable Hospitality?
Authors: Elmohandes Nirmeen , Csobán Katalin
Published: February 2023

Technological advancements recently affected production, social and sustainable development. Few publications have addressed the industry 4.0 contribution to the sustainable hospitality industry. In this study, we review the ways and effectiveness of industry 4.0 in achieving sustainable development goals in the hospitality sector. Due to the modernity of the issue, resources used in this paper included articles from databases like SCOPUS, Sage, Elsevier, and google scholar using keywords such as big data analytics, simulation, Artificial intelligence, Industry 4.0 in hospitality, sustainable hotels, Industry 4.0 adaption in hospitality and smart hospitality system. This literature paper outline has five main sections—section one introduces industry 4.0. Section two is a literature review that includes Industry 4.0 connotation, sustainable development (SD), (SD) goals, challenges of (SD), and industry 4.0 solution for SD challenges. Industry 4.0 and sustainable hospitality. Section three is the methodology. The conclusion is the fourth section.
JEL classification code: L83
Matrix Model for Integrated Pest Management as a Combined Function of Extension Education and Economic Concepts
Authors: Massimi Mohunnad
Published: February 2023

The Farmer Field Schools (FFS) help to establish the significance of the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) concept, i.e., the FFS contributed to demonstrating the importance of the IPM idea. In this paradigm, the integrated pest management specialist's decision is based on the application of agricultural extension and economic principles. This requires an analysis and understanding of the ecosystem and plant physiology, followed by monitoring the population dynamics of the pest to determine the pest’s economic injury level, and finally, determining the appropriate action to suppress it. The transition point from organically integrated pest control measures to chemical pest control is when pest density exceeds economic injury. In other words, when pest density surpasses economic damage, an organically integrated pest control approach gives way to the chemical pest control method. This study advises conducting research experiments and studies to ascertain the economic impacts of pandemic pests on the targeted crop, such as powdery mildew and aphid pests in the protected tomato plant culture.
JEL CODE: Q16
The Implementation of the Juvenile Justice System in Terrorism: Indonesia Case
Authors: Rikmadani Rd. Yudi Anton , Setiawan Puguh Aji Hari
Published: February 2023

ABSTRACT: This research aims to review the right to child protection as well as the implementation of the Juvenile Criminal Justice System (SPPA) based on court rulings. Behind the research is concern about the increasing number of children involved in terrorist networks in Indonesia. Some of them have been sentenced to prison for terrorism plots. The implementation of the SPPA Act and the PA Act has become a reference for law enforcement in addition to counter-terrorism legislation. The crime of terrorism is a crime that must be addressed immediately because it threatens the state, but the state remains obliged to ensure the fulfillment of the right to child protection during the judicial process with special protection. With the involvement of a child that is in relevance to the child protection act, it is a complex matter that needs to be resolved with a special analysis of law, due to its nature. This study examines court rulings with normative juridical methods to get significantly achieved results.  In addition, this study also adds secondary resources such as article journals, books, reports, and any source that has relevance to the study. The results of the study found that the special protection of children in the Crime of Terrorism has not been met, by not considering the child as a victim, because of the actions he did the influence of persuasion as revealed in court. In addition, law enforcement does not seek diversion as mandated in the SPPA. To conclude the court's decision does not consider the regulations on PA and has not fully implemented the SPPA.

KEYWORDS: Legislation on Terrorism, Children's Rights, Law Enforcement, Juvenile Justice.
Keberadaan Dewan Pengawas Komisi Pemberantasan Korupsi Pasca Revisi UU KPK
Authors: Syahrum Muhammad
Published: February 2023

ABSTRACT: Post-Suharto era has encouraged Indonesia to give birth to various new institutions, including the existence of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK). Over time, various elements that support the improvement of the performance of the KPK are formed through new norms contained in laws and regulations, including the existence of the KPK Supervisory Board (Dewas KPK). This study aims to examine and analyze the duties, authorities, and urgency of the KPK Council; while at the same time examining the potential of the KPK Council as an 'inhibitory' factor in eradicating corruption. This legal research uses a conceptual approach and legislation based on primary legal materials and secondary legal materials. The results of the study stated that although the existence of the KPK Council has the same duties as the judiciary, it actually encounters problems; because, the existing provisions give rise to inconsistencies regarding the position of the KPK Council. On the other hand, the urgency of the establishment of the KPK Council is one of the efforts to strengthen the supervision aspect of the KPK's performance in order to be able to avoid various risks of abuse of power. Furthermore, there are three factors that have the potential to become "inhibitory" factors in eradicating corruption after the existence of the KPK Council, including the obligation to wait for permits regarding the conduct of wiretapping, searches and confiscations; there is potential vulnerability to political intervention; the potential for slack in the performance of the KPK itself.

KEYWORDS: Corruption Eradication Commission, Supervisory Board, Law Number 19 of 2019.
European Portuguese Version of the Multidimensional Fatigue Symptom Inventory-Short Form: Validation Study
Authors: Clara Maria Inês , Stein Kevin , Canavarro Maria Cristina , Allen Gomes Ana
Published: February 2023

Introduction: Appropriate management of fatigue relies upon comprehensive assessment instruments and timely delivery of targeted interventions. The aims of this study were to translate a commonly used English-language measure of fatigue in cancer patients (the Multidimensional Fatigue Symptom Inventory–Short-Form, or MFSI-SF) into European Portuguese and to evaluate the psychometric properties (internal consistency reliability, factorial structure, and discriminant, convergent and criterion concurrent validity) of the translated measure for use with Portuguese patients.Material and Methods: After translation and adaptation of the MFSI-SF to European Portuguese, 389 participants (68.38% women), with a mean age of 59.14 years, completed the study protocol. This sample included 148 patients in active cancer treatment from a cancer center and a community sample composed of 55 cancer survivors, 75 patients with other chronic diseases, and 111 healthy controls.Results: The European Portuguese version of the Multidimensional Fatigue Symptom Inventory-Short Form (IMSF-FR) showed strong internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.97, McDonald’s omega = 0.95). An exploratory factor analysis indicated that the items loaded in a 5-factor model in subscales were similar to the original version. Strong correlations between the IMSF-FR and other measures of fatigue and vitality confirmed convergent validity. Discriminant validity was supported by weak-to-moderate correlations between the IMSF-FR and measures of sleepiness, propensity to sleep, and lapses of attention and memory. The IMSF-FR accurately distinguished cancer patients from healthy controls and was able to differentiate clinician rated levels of performance among cancer patients.Conclusion: The IMFS-FR is a reliable and valid tool to assess cancer-related fatigue. By providing integrated comprehensive characterization of fatigue, this instrument may assist clinicians implementing targeted interventions.
Pozitif Psikoloji ve Pozitif Psikoterapi Yönelimli Grupla Psikolojik Danışma Programının Bireylerin Teknoloji Bağımlılık Düzeylerine Etkisinin İncelenmesi [Pilot Çalışma]
Authors: UZUN Abdullah Ensar , DENİZ M. Engin
Published: February 2023

Araştırma kapsamında “Pozitif Psikoloji ve Pozitif Psikoterapi Yönelimli Grupla Psikolojik Danışma Programı” ile bağımlılık problemine müdahale edilmesi amaçlanmıştır. Bu araştırma, deneme modelinde olup gerçek deneme modellerinden olan ön-test/son-test kontrol guruplu model olarak tasarlanmıştır. Araştırmada bağımlı değişken “Teknoloji Bağımlılığı”, “Duygusal Zekâ” ve “Mutluluğu Artırma Stratejileri” puanlarıdır. Bağımsız değişken ise “Pozitif Psikoloji ve Pozitif Psikoterapi Yönelimli Grupla Psikolojik Danışma Programıdır.” Çalışmanın gerçekleştirilmesi için Yıldız Teknik Üniversitesi Sosyal ve Beşeri Bilimler Araştırmaları Etik Kurulundan “21.03.2021” tarih ve “2021/01” numlaralı etik kurul onayı alınmıştır. Çalışmada deney grubuna seçilen bireylere Pozitif Psikoloji ve Pozitif Psikoterapi Temelli Grupla Psikolojik Danışma Programı uygulanırken, kontrol grubuna seçilen bireylere herhangi bir program uygulanmamıştır. Araştırmanın bulguları şu şekildedir. Deney grubundaki bireylerin İnternet Bağımlılığı Ölçeği, Duygusal Zekâ Özelliği Ölçeği ve Yetişkinler İçin Mutluluğu Artırma Stratejileri Ölçeğinin ön test ve son test puanları arasında anlamlı bir farklılık görülmüştür (p<0,05). Deney grubundaki öğrencilerin İnternet Bağımlılığı Ölçeği son test puanları, ön test puanlarından düşük olduğu görülmüştür. Deney grubundaki öğrencilerin Duygusal Zekâ Özelliği Ölçeği ve Yetişkinler İçin Mutluluğu Artırma Stratejileri Ölçeği son test puanları, ön test puanlarından yüksek olduğu görülmüştür.
Ict tools applie d to SEN students at university = Herramientas TIC aplicadas al estudiantado NEAE en la universidad
Authors: Morales-de-Paz Ibna , Álvarez-Dorado Manuel
Published: February 2023

El presente documento muestra los resultados de un trabajo de investigación realizado para facilitar el paso por la educación superior al alumnado con necesidades específicas de apoyo educativo. Para ello, se ha realizado una búsqueda exhaustiva de herramientas en varias bases de datos de programas y utilidades creadas con este fin (TICNE). Entre los parámetros de búsqueda se establecieron la gratuidad, la facilidad de implantación y la utilidad de la herramienta. Después de esto, un análisis concreto de cada una de las herramientas se ha realizado con el fin de explicar el funcionamiento, las características y las utilidades de cada una de ellas. El análisis contiene también ventajas e inconvenientes de la utilización, así como características básicas de funcionamiento. La finalidad de este studio es acercar herramientas y programas al estudiantado de manera que la brecha existente debido a las capacidades de aprendizaje se vean reducidas y permitan la inclusión de todas las personas en la educación superior.AbstractThis document shows the results of a research work conducted to facilitate the transition to higher education for students with specific educational support needs. To this end, an exhaustive search for tools was conducted in several databases of programmes and utilities created for this purpose (TICNE). Among the search parameters, free of charge, ease of implementation and usefulness of the tool were established. After that, a concrete analysis of each of the tools has been conducted to explain the functioning, characteristics, and utilities of each of them. The analysis also contains advantages and disadvantages of use, as well as basic operating characteristics. The aim of this study is to bring tools and programmes closer to the students so that the existing gap in learning abilities is reduced and allows the inclusion of all people in higher education.
Analisis Performansi Web Server Saat Menangani Permintaan Client Menggunakan Metode Reserve Proxy Caching dan Varnish
Authors: Azi Muhammad Naufal Ammar , Arifwidodo Bongga , Wahyudi Eka
Published: February 2023

Web Technology Surveys peningkatan pengguna internet yang mengakses website terus meningkat setiap tahunnya terutama web server Apache dan Nginx. Hal ini dapat menyebabkan performa dari sebuah web server menjadi berat dan jika melebihi kapasitas maka bisa terjadi downtime server. Maka dari itu diperlukannya reverse proxy caching. Reverse proxy caching mampu menyeimbangkan beban pada beberapa server back-end dan menyediakan caching untuk server back-end yang lamban terutama pada web server Apache. Penelitian kali ini adalah reverse proxy caching nginx dan varnish. Pengujian performa web server dilakukan dengan mengirim 3 macam uji yaitu dengan mengirimkan beban 200 koneksi, 2.000 koneksi dan 20.000 koneksi dengan 200 Conccurency yang diukur dengan apache benchmark Tools. Berdasarkan hasil pengujian bahwa Apache web server yang telah dikonfigurasikan reverse proxy caching Nginx memberikan hasil kinerja lebih baik dari reverse proxy caching Varnish. Parameter request per second sebesar 1207 req/seconds (39,6% Lebih baik dibandingkan Varnish), Time taken for test sebesar 16,65 seconds (28,3% Lebih baik dibandingkan Varnish), Time per request sebesar 166,4 ms (28,4% Lebih baik dibandingkan Varnish), dan Transfer rate sebesar 13,15 MB/sec (38,4% Lebih baik dibandingkan Varnish)
Rancang Bangun Prototipe Pemantau Kekeruhan Air dan Pengaturan Pakan Ikan pada Akuarium Menggunakan Nodemcu ESP32
Authors: Masykuroh Kholidiyah , Syifa Fikra Titan , Pamungkas Farhan Ario
Published: February 2023

Kemajuan inovasi teknologi saat ini membuat lebih mudah untuk berkomunikasi dari perangkat yang satu ke perangkat lain. Lalulintas informasi antara sumber dan pencari informasi dapat terbantu oleh layanan website. Perkembangan IoT telah menkombinasikan komunikasi antara perangkat dengan website. Memelihara ikan dalam akuarium merupakan salah satu kegiatan harian masyarakat. Akan tetapi ada permasalahan yang dihadapi yaitu bagaimana memonitor kekeruhan air dan pakan ikan pada akuarium. Kondisi ini berpengaruh pada daur hidup ikan itu sendiri. Oleh karena itu, pada penelitian ini membuat sistem monitoring kekeruhan air dan pakan ikan yang dapat dipantau secara online menggunakan handphone. Prototipe dibuat menggunakan sensor Turbidity untuk memonitor kekeruhan air dan Motor Servo untuk pemberian pakan ikan secara otomatis. Perangkat tersebut dikendalikan oleh mikrokontroller yaitu Nodemcu ESP32. Hasil pengujian yang  dilakukan dengan menggunakan sampel acak menunjukkan bahwa sistem  bekerja sesuai dengan fungsinya yaitu margin error untuk setiap pengukuran adalah 0,115.