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RELIC COMMUNITIES OF EMPETRUM NIGRUM L. (EMPETRACEA) IN THE BORZHAVSKY MASSIF (UKRAINIAN CARPATHIANS): CURRENT STATE AND CONSERVATION PROSPECTS
Authors: Felbaba-Klushyna L. , Huklyvska A.
Published: November 2023

Among the shrub communities of the highlands of the Ukrainian Carpathians, there are rare ones that are on the verge of extinction in the modern conditions of anthropopression and climate change. These are the primary creeping shrub communities of the class Loiseleurio procumbentis – Vaccinietea Eggler ex Schubert 1960. They are considered as relicts and require monitoring and special attention in order to preserve them. Such vegetation centers include communities of the association Empetro-Vaccinietum gaultherioides Br.-Br. In Br.-Br. et Jenny 1926 corr. Grabherr 1993, which were discovered in the Borzhava massif in the last few years. The article provides information on the modern distribution of this communities in the Ukrainian Carpathians in general, and on the Borzhav massif in particular, its species composition and structure, as well as the prospects for its preservation. It was found that since the middle of the last century, the area of the communities Empetro-Vaccinietum gaultherioides association has halved at least, and some species of vascular plants characteristic only for the highlands are no longer recorded here.

Climate changes manifested in the aridization of the air and disruption of the temporal and territorial distribution of the precipitation in the highlands, as well as the increased anthropogenic load due to uncontrolled tourism in the Borzhav massif, create threatening conditions for the development of Empetrum nigrum, which is on the verge of extinction here. The creation of the «Polonina Borzhava» Regional Landscape Park, which has been proposed by the authors for several years in a row, is urgent.
The Impacts of COVID-19 Lockdown on Human–Primate Coexistence: Insights and Recommendations
Authors: Li Junjie , Fang Yihao , Li Na , Huang Canbin , Li Yanpeng , Huang Zhipang , Pan Ruliang , Xiao Wen
Published: November 2023

The global outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a series of human lockdowns. Studying human–animal linkages during these periods is essential in conserving global biodiversity, maintaining ecosystem integrity, and preventing zoonotic diseases. This especially applies to the matters between human and nonhuman primates—their coexistence. In this study, we used community interviews and camera traps to analyze behavioral responses and changes in human–monkey relationships regarding a semi-wild group of macaques (
Macaca mulatta
) in a tourism area during the lockdown. The results indicate that food provision for macaques from tourists substantially declined. As a result, macaques moved to communities for food, causing increased human–monkey conflicts; consequently, local communities’ attitudes toward macaques prominently changed: those who have experienced severe conflicts are far less tolerant of the macaques than those without experience. Thus, to maintain a cordial coexistence between humans, primates, and other animals in ecotourism areas, we suggest (a) establishing long-term monitoring to maintain a sustainable balance between animal population size and available food resources provided by humans and the environment; (b) improving emergency management policies for controlling monkey populations to prevent the unwanted conflicts between macaques and communities, responding to exceptional circumstances such as the COVID-19 lockdown; (c) strengthening the establishment of conduct code for tourists to avoid conflicts between tourists and primates and the spread of pathogens; and (d) upgrading compensation policies for the damages caused by human–wildlife conflicts and strengthening the cooperation between the community and tourist management; an amicable relationship between communities, economic development, and animal conservation is highly demanded.
Projected Changes in SWA over the Main BRI Regions for Net-Zero and Net-Negative Future
Authors: He Jing , Zhang Jingyong , Dong Wenjie , Zhuang Yuanhuang
Published: November 2023

Surface water availability (SWA, calculated by precipitation [P] minus actual evaporation [E]) has great impacts on society. However, it remains unclear how SWA will change in a net-zero and net-negative future. In this study, we examine future changes in P, E, and SWA from the Coupled Model Intercomparison Project Phase 6 (CMIP6) for net-zero (2050–2060) and net-negative (2090–2100) CO
2
emissions periods under pathway SSP1-1.9 relative to historical baseline (1995–2014) in the main Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) regions. We also consider SSP2-4.5 and SSP5-8.5 for comparison. We find that P, E, and SWA changes exhibit obvious spatial heterogeneity, with increase or decrease over different areas for 2050–2060 and 2090–2100 relative to 1995–2014 under 3 scenarios. SWA changes are generally insignificant excluding some isolated areas under SSP1-1.9, yet have statistical significances over Central Africa and many areas in Eurasia for SSP2-4.5 and SSP5-8.5. Average monthly P and E are expected to markedly increase by 2.63 and 2.01 mm, 1.85 and 1.65 mm, for net-zero and net-negative periods under SSP1-1.9. Consequently, the projected monthly SWA will change by 0.78 and 0.36 mm. However, the projected P, E, and SWA have much larger changes in the same periods under the other 2 scenarios, especially 2090–2100. Our research provides previously unknown knowledge that SWA shows quite different changes in the net-zero and net-negative periods under SSP1-1.9 relative to the same periods under SSP2-4.5 and SSP5-8.5, which may facilitate management of water resource risks to ecosystems and human society.
Quantum Support Vector Machines for Aerodynamic Classification
Authors: Yuan Xi-Jun , Chen Zi-Qiao , Liu Yu-Dan , Xie Zhe , Liu Ying-Zheng , Jin Xian-Min , Wen Xin , Tang Hao
Published: November 2023

Aerodynamics plays an important role in the aviation industry and aircraft design. Detecting and minimizing the phenomenon of flow separation from scattered pressure data on the airfoil is critical for ensuring stable and efficient aviation. However, given that it is challenging to understand the mechanics of flow-field separation, aerodynamic parameters are emphasized for the identification and control of flow separation. The mechanics of flow-field separation have been extensively investigated using traditional algorithms and machine learning methods such as support vector machine (SVM) models. Recently, growing interest in quantum computing and its applications in various research communities has shed light on the use of quantum techniques to solve aerodynamic problems. In this study, we applied qSVM, a quantum SVM algorithm based on the quantum annealing model, to identify flow separation and compared its performance to that of the widely used classical SVM. We demonstrated that our approach outperforms the classical SVM with an 11.1% increase in accuracy, from 0.818 to 0.909, for this binary classification task. We further developed a multiclass qSVM based on a one-against-all algorithm and applied it to the classification of multiple angles of attack on the wings, where its advantage over its classical multiclass counterparts was maintained with a 17.9% increase in accuracy, from 0.67 to 0.79. Our study demonstrates a useful quantum technique for classifying flow separation scenarios and may promote the investigation of quantum computing applications in fluid dynamics.
a Case Study on Promoting Cultural Pedagogical Competence of English Pre-Service Teachers
Authors:   Education Research Institute, Cho HyoungSook
Published: November 2023

Language is closely linked to culture. To learn English as an international language or World Englishes, it is necessary to learn British and American culture, Korean culture, and cultures around the world. In this sense, English pre-service teachers(PSTs) should be prepared to teach world culture(s) in English classrooms. For this research, 28 PSTs participated in a theoretical session and a 4-week project in the course of “English Language Materials & Methods.” Pre-and post-surveys were conducted to examine how PSTs perceived about (1) the need for world culture classes and (2) their pedagogical competence of world cultures. Research findings showed high need for world culture classes and comparatively low pedagogical competence of world cultures. Furthermore, through the theoretical session and the project, PSTs showed meaningful improvement in two items of the need for world culture classes and four items of pedagogical competence. According to an additional survey, micro-teaching, English textbook analysis, and the theoretical session were helpful in the order. Finally, the researcher added four discussions for teacher educators.
Financial Governance Management for Farmers, Ranchers, and Weavers of Camplong Ii Village, Kupang Regency
Authors: Riwu Yonas Ferdinand , Gaina Cynthia Dewi , Loe Fadhy Risckhy
Published: November 2023

Camplong II Village is one of the villages in Kupang Regency, NTT with uniqueness in producing weaving both from the dyeing process, and weaving to selling weave products in the market, but business development in this village is quite slow. After identifying the problem, three biggest issues can be obtained, namely the problem of people's mindset towards the potential of weaving for community welfare, inefficient and innovative production processes, and lack of knowledge of entrepreneurship and business management. The community of ranchers and weavers is the basis for the proposal of this service, with the hope that it can be the initial stage of improving the mindset, community motivation, and business management in agriculture, animal husbandry, and tie weaving. The goal to be achieved in this community partnership program is to make farmers, ranchers, and weavers of Camplong II Village aware of the importance of good financial management and animal health management so that they can meet current and future needs. Activities in this service start from designing training activities, selecting instructors, Technical Guidance financial management, and animal health, and then conducting evaluation and feedback. The methods used are direct education and public assistance. The result of this service is an increase in the knowledge and skills of farmers, ranchers, and weavers in groups. Then counseling and assistance in financial governance management and animal health management by the Community Service team that made farmers, ranchers, and weavers experience improvement.
Implementasi Peningkatan Mutu Pendidikan Melalui Peran Manajerial Kepala Sekolah di SDN 212 Kota Palembang
Authors: Trispiyanti Destiyana , Arafat Yasir , Eddy Syaiful
Published: November 2023

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mendeskripsikan implementasi peningkatan mutu pendidikan melalui peran manajerial kepala sekolah di SDN 212 Kota Palembang. Metode penelitian ini adalah metode penelitian kualitatif dengan jenis penelitian studi kasus. Subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah kepala sekolah, guru, staf kependidikan, peserta didik dan komite sekolah. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah observasi, wawancara mendalam dan dokumentasi. Analisis data dalam penelitian ini adalah triangulasi. Hasil dalam penelitian ini adalah bahwa pelaksanaan peningkatan mutu pendidikan di SDN 212 Kota Palembang dilakukan oleh kepala sekolah dengan mengoptimalisasi fungsi manajerial yakni perencanaan, pengorganisasian, pelaksanaan dan pengendalian. Perencanaan dilakukan dengan menyusun program kerja sekolah dengan menitikberatkan pada laporan evaluasi diri sekolah (eds). Sedangkan pengorganisasisan dilakukan dengan mendistribusikan tugas dan tanggung jawab kepada seluruh warga sekolah berdasarkan kompetensi mereka masing-masing. Kemudian pelaksanaan dilakukan oleh kepala sekolah dengan berperan aktif dalam mengkoordinir seluruh komponen sekolah untuk berpartisipasi sekaligus berkolaborasi dalam melaksanakan program kerja. Sementara pengendalian dilakukan melalui supervisi akademik dan evaluasi pada setiap program yang telah dijalankan.
TRÁFICO ILEGAL DE TIBURÓN (SELACHIMORPHA, PERÚ)
Authors: Suárez Castañeda María Ina , Bustamante Delgado Esneider
Published: November 2023

El comercio ilegal de vida silvestre es una de las cuatro actividades ilegales más rentables del mundo. Su perjuicio alcanza a la fauna marina, compuesta por grupos de animales que a nivel global albergan algunos grupos considerados como recursos hidrobiológicos, entre ellos, los peces. Estos recursos hidrobiológicos sustentan la oferta alimenticia en la población humana. Sin embargo, esta explotación ha llevado a la reducción significativa de las poblaciones de algunas especies claves en el ecosistema marino, sobre todo al grupo de los condrictios. Los tiburones, que pertenecen a este grupo, son sobreexplotados principalmente por sus aletas para satisfacer la demanda asiática. La práctica del aleteo (que consiste en quitarle al tiburón sus aletas y luego desechar el resto del cuerpo) ha llevado a que muchas especies de tiburones se encuentren en categoría de desaparecer y ha incrementado el número de grupos de crimen organizado trasnacionales (DOT) que tienen incluso injerencia en las instituciones administrativas del Estado peruano, las cuales brindan facilidades para que se consolide el ilícito negocio. Es importante aumentar los esfuerzos de fiscalización, complementar el marco legal y fortalecer el trabajo articulado entre las autoridades correspondientes.
Are thyroid hormone levels and sarcopenia in elderly patients associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus and euthyroidism?
Authors: Bulgakova Svetlana V. , Treneva Ekaterina V. , Kurmaev Dmitrii P. , Chetverikova Irina S.
Published: November 2023

Aim to study the relationship between thyroid function parameters (free T3 (FT3), free T4 (FT4), FT3/FT4 ratio), thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and parameters characterizing sarcopenia (muscle mass and strength, physical performance) in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and euthyroidism.
Material and methods. The study included 312 elderly patients with T2DM in a state of euthyroidism (mean age 65.39 2.28 years). In all participants the following parameters were measured: anthropometric parameters, thyroid hormones (FT3, FT4), TSH, fasting blood glucose, glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), fasting C-peptide and insulin, lipid profile, body composition, handgrip strength, walking speed.
Results. Sarcopenia was prevalent in 26.9% of T2DM patients with euthyroidism. A binary logistic regression analysis adjusted for age, gender, smoking and alcohol consumption, T2DM duration, hypertension, HbA1c level, eGFR, TG, HDL and fat mass fraction showed that the high-normal FT3 level (OR = 0.522, 95% CI: 0.3040.895, p = 0.018), a low-normal FT4 level (OR = 1.126, 95% CI: 1.0091.258, p = 0.034) and an increased FT3/FT4 ratio (OR = 0.923, 95% CI: 0.8790.969, p = 0.001) were associated with a low prevalence of sarcopenia. FT3 concentration was positively associated with muscle strength (OR = 0.525, 95% CI: 0.3050.902, p = 0.020) and walking speed (OR = 0.443, 95% CI: 0.2590.758, p = 0.003), while FT4 concentration was negatively associated with muscle mass (OR = 1.114, 95% CI: 1.0091.232, p = 0.036). The FT3/FT4 ratio was positively associated with muscle mass (OR = 0.943, 95% CI: 0.9050.981, p = 0.006), muscle strength (OR = 0.945, 95% CI: 0.9010.992, p = 0.021), and walking speed (OR = 0.934, 95% CI: 0.8940.975, p = 0.002). TSH levels were not associated with sarcopenia.
Conclusion. The high FT3/FT4 ratio is significantly associated with a low risk of sarcopenia in T2DM patients with euthyroidism.
Modern view on the features of the development and course of the antiviral immune response
Authors: Moskalev Alexandr V. , Gumilevskii Boris Yu. , Zhestkov Aleksandr V. , Zolotov Maksim O.
Published: November 2023

The review article summarizes recent literature data on immunopathogenetic features that influence the nature of the development and course of viral infections.
According to the impact on a cell, cytopathic and non-cytopathic viruses are isolated. The course of viral infections is accompanied by cell death, immunopathology, immunosuppression, oncogenesis, and in later stages molecular mimicry and immune amnesia. The acute course of infections is controlled mainly by the mechanisms of innate immunity. The severity of the course of such infections is associated with the genetic variability of viruses and resistance to the antibodies' neutralizing effects. Viruses that are non-cytopathic in their natural mouse hosts can cause acute and chronic infections in humans. The activity of viral reproduction, the persistent infection may be associated with the peculiarities of the expression of gene profiles of the infected cell. The synthesis of endogenous interferons can also affect the nature of the infection development. Disturbances in signaling through Toll-like receptors may contribute to the persistence of infection. Some of the viral proteins block the presentation by the molecules of the main histocompatibility complex of I, II class of viral antigens, interfering with various stages of the presentation. This process is facilitated by a decrease in the transcription of genes of the main histocompatibility complex, blocking the secretion of immunogenic peptides by the proteasome or interfering with the subsequent assembly and transport of the peptide complex to the cell surface. A number of viral proteins stimulate the virus reproduction and inhibit apoptosis. It is believed that the B7-2 molecule is most important for triggering the immune response. Immunodominant epitopes of viral antigens, mutants of cytotoxic lymphocytes are key factors in the immunopathogenesis of persistent, latent infections. Changes in the viral genome of even a single amino acid allow them to avoid recognizing epitopes by an activated T-lymphocyte. Another mechanism for viruses to escape the immune system control is the death of activated T-cells.
Methods for measuring respiratory rate based on the analysis of chest wall movements
Authors: Garanin Andrei A. , Rubanenko Anatolii O. , Shipunov Ivan D. , Rogova Valeriya S.
Published: November 2023

Aim of the review to discuss the respiratory rate (RR) measurement methods that use sensors for analyzing chest wall movements. Strain and movement sensors can be successfully used in real clinical practice, since they can be easily integrated into clothes and garments (electronic textiles) for measuring the respiratory rate in both inpatients and outpatients. Meanwhile, magnetometers, gyroscopes and accelerometers must be located in specific places. One of the main limitations of strain and motion sensors is their sensitivity to patient's breathing-unrelated movements. In order to reduce this limitation, the sensors should most often be placed in the upper part of the chest and integrated into mechanical supports. In addition, it is recommended to use hybrid systems consisting of multiple different sensors. Such systems allow separate analysis of the thoracic and abdominal breathing patterns, providing for wide opportunities to use these sensors for scientific purposes. The use of special polymers and protective materials in a piezoresistive sensors design will allow to overcome their other drawback the possible influence of environmental factors (for example, temperature or humidity). Conclusion. All types of the sensors presented in this review showed generally good quality of respiratory curves at rest during normal breathing. However, in most cases, the bias increased in physical activity. The choice of a certain type of sensor for RR assessment should obviously be based on the specific clinical situation, monitoring duration, monitoring conditions (intensive care unit, inpatient, outpatient department), taking into consideration the advantages and disadvantages.
Features of reparative myogenesis of the internal anal sphincter locally exposed to humic acids
Authors: Suvorova Galina N. , Pronina Antonina S. , Kulakova Olesya V. , Krivopalova Mariya A.
Published: November 2023

Aim to evaluate the effect of local exposure to humic substances on the repair of smooth muscle tissue of the internal anal sphincter.
Material and methods. Laboratory male rats were subjects for experimental study. The tissues were studied using light-electron microscopy and immunocytochemistry.
Results. The study revealed the features of myocyte survival in the wound and near-wound zones, the connective tissue scar formation rate. The phenomenon of the transformation of contractile myocytes into contractile-secretory ones was confirmed. The experiment has registered several features of the compensatory processes occurring with the use of humic acids as a local therapeutic agent. Specifically, the presence of a more pronounced edema of the interstitium, prolongation in time, in comparison with the control, filling the interstitium with connective tissue, as a result of which the architectonics of collagen fibers was adequate to the direction of myocyte contraction and relaxation. In addition, mitotically dividing cells were found among the muscle layer of the wound zone in the experimental group.
Conclusion. The experimental data suggests that humic acids, being a natural factor, can contribute to the processes of intracellular and cellular regeneration, resulting in better restoration of the internal sphincter structure. Further development of humic substances along with the research on their action at the cellular and tissue levels should be encouraged.
A population study of paracardial fat as a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases (based on the data of the Moscow experiment on the use of computer vision in radiodiagnosis)
Authors: Vasilev Yurii A. , Goncharova Inna V. , Vladzymyrskii Anton V. , Shulkin Igor M. , Arzamasov Kirill M.
Published: November 2023

Aim to study the prevalence of paracardial fat as a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases in Moscow population using an automated analysis of the results of radiological examinations.
Material and methods. The research was designed as descriptive, retrospective epidemiological study. The results of chest computed tomography of 113,408 patients served as the study data. The data was analyzed by AI services in an automated mode for the presence of paracardial fat and calculation of its volume.
Results. The paracardial fat was detected in 66.5% of the examined persons. The proportion of men was 45.7%, women 54.3% (p0.001). The volume of paracardial fat fluctuated in the range from 1.0 to 1517.0 ml; the average value was 282.1 ml. The average volume of paracardial fat in men (326.0 ml) was significantly larger than in women (244.7 ml) in each age group. The clinically significant volume of paracardial fat (200 ml) was detected in 33,081 individuals (in 64.0% of people having this risk factor). The risk factor was clinically significant in 71.1% of men and in 57.9% of women (p0.001).
Conclusion. The prevalence of paracardial fat in Moscow population was 5.97 per 1000 individuals. A clinically significant volume of paracardial fat was most often found in both sexes in the elderly (78.7%) and senile age groups (78.2%). Each 5 years of age increased the probability of this risk factor incidence by 1.282 times in general; and the risk of developing its clinical form by 2.981 times in particular.
The Federal Project "Fighting Cardiovascular Diseases": Dynamics of quantitative indices during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Perkhov Vladimir I. , Korkhmazov Valerii  T.
Published: November 2023

Aim to analyze the dynamics of indicators of the Federal Project "Fighting Cardiovascular Diseases" and to suggest improving the project management methods in healthcare.
Material and methods. The data was collected from Federal statistical observation form No. 14 "Data on activity of divisions of the medical organizations providing in-hospital medical care", form No. 30 "Data on the medical organization". The target indicators were selected from the Passport of Federal Project "Fighting Cardiovascular Diseases". The data on mortality rate was collected from the Rosstat reports on the number of population and the number of deaths by different diseases.
Results. In Russia, the frequency of endovascular interventions in acute coronary syndrome is growing essentially exceeding the target values of the Federal Project. Several regions are leading in the intensity of performing these operations (taking into account the population size) leaving behind many developed countries. At the same time, the death rate from cardiovascular diseases in Russia remains one of the highest in the world. The problem of medical care quality is still acute. The in-hospital lethality rates from cerebrovascular accident and acute myocardial infarction have significantly exceeded the target values during the entire period of observation.
Conclusion. During the infectious pandemics, the actions and target indicators of federal projects in healthcare should be revised. The healthcare model focusing on disease prevention, conservative treatment and telemedicine is preferable.
Enteral insufficiency in different phases of acute pancreatitis
Authors: Korymasov Evgenii A. , Ivanov Sergey A. , Kenarskaya Mariya V. , Khoroshilov Maksim Yu. , Zhdanov Aleksei V. , Anorev Nikita I. , Yakovlev Roman R. , Maksimov Dmitrii V.
Published: November 2023

Aim to study the integral scale for assessing enteral insufficiency in patients with acute pancreatitis during the phases of enzyme toxemia and purulent-destructive complications; to develop a strategy for choosing a method for enteral insufficiency correction.
Material and methods. We have analyzed the treatment outcomes in 232 patients with acute pancreatitis admitted to the surgical department of the Samara Regional Clinical Hospital n. a. V.D. Seredavin for the period from 2013 to 2019. Two study groups were formed: retrospective and prospective. The retrospective (control) group included 175 patients whose treatment outcomes were assessed retrospectively for the parameters of the enteral insufficiency syndrome and measures were suggested for its differentiated correction. The prospective (intervention) group included 57 patients who were treated using the developed principles of enteral insufficiency correction.
Results. The occurrence of I and II degrees of enteral insufficiency differed significantly depending on the phase of acute pancreatitis. When using complex correction of enteral insufficiency according to the proposed scheme, in patients in the phase of enzyme toxemia the I degree enteral insufficiency was prevalent, the patients in the purulent-destructive phase were more likely to have II degree enteral insufficiency.
Conclusion. The timely inclusion of enteral insufficiency correction into the complex of therapeutic measures for pancreatitis may improve the treatment outcome in patients with moderate and severe phases of acute pancreatitis.
Principles for the use of modern wound dressings
for local treatment of limited borderline burns
Authors: Tolstov Anatolii V. , Kolsanov Aleksandr V. , Milyudin Evgenii S. Milyudin S. , Kivaeva Olga I.
Published: November 2023

Aim of the review to analyze the principles of the use of wound dressings for limited borderline burns.
We have made an attempt to systematize the use of wound dressings depending on the state of the wound surface, the stage of the wound process. The proposed system simplifies the selection of the dressing and increases the chance for optimal treatment leading to positive clinical results.
Implementation of the Juran Trilogy in Improving the Quality of Islamic Higher Education
Authors: Al Faruq M. Shoffa Saifillah , Rozi M. Asep Fathur , Sunoko Ahmad
Published: November 2023

This research aims to analyze and explore improving the quality of higher education education by implementing the Juran Trilogy. This research uses qualitative descriptive methods to describe, record, analyze and interpret current conditions. Data collection techniques use interviews, observation and documentation. The data analysis used is interactive, data condensation, data presentation, and concluding/verification. The results of the study found that there are three main steps in improving the quality of education, namely quality planning, quality control and quality improvement. Implementation of quality planning by analyzing student needs, arranging activities and giving responsibility to lecturers or staff for each planned activity. Controlling the quality of education is carried out by maximizing the role of leaders as supervisors of activities in higher education prioritizing activities to monitor student development. Improving the quality of education is carried out by forming a special team to enhance the quality of education. Improving the quality of education is carried out by analyzing the needs of educational customers, maximizing the role of leaders in exercising control, and forming special teams to improve the quality of education.
Ideological Contestation in Social Media: a Content Analysis of the Promotion of Islamic Education Institutions
Authors: Setiawan A. Ary , Sudi Mohamad , Matradewi Ni Ketut Widhiarcani , Muslim Asbullah , Saefudin Arif , Saddhono Kundharu
Published: November 2023

Faith-based schools utilize social media as a new public space to promote their Islamic identity. This research focuses on the competition between three faith-based schools in Indonesia, as depicted through their digital content on social media platforms. This research observes the social media accounts of educational institutions that are the object of research. This study uses a qualitative method. The research design follows the qualitative content analysis framework developed by Bengtsson. Data collection was obtained from in-depth interviews and documentation. The analysis technique used is content analysis. The validity of the data was triangulated. This research has significant findings that the three Islamic educational institutions investigated proactively compete to articulate the meaning of Islam according to their ideological affiliation, including concepts, content, activities and identity of educational approaches. The implications of this competition are significant because it encourages healthy competition in promoting educational ideology and categorizing Islam based on ideological affiliation. In addition, this research opens the way to a deeper understanding of the diversity of Islamic interpretations and practices in society.
Broyler Rasyonlarında Prebiyotik ve Organik Asit Kullanımının Performans ve Bazı Kan Parametreleri Üzerine Etkilerinin Belirlenmesi
Authors: COŞAR Mustafa , KARSLI Mehmet Akif
Published: November 2023

Bu çalışmada broyler rasyonlarında prebiyotik, organik asit ve prebiyotik- organik asit kombinasyonu kullanımının performans, karkas ve bazı kan parametreleri üzerine etkilerinin belirlenmesi amaçlanmıştır. 160 günlük (Ross PM3) erkek broyler civcivler, 10'ar civciv içeren 4 alt grup; 1 kontrol ve 3 deney grubu olmak üzere 40 hayvandan oluşan 4 ana gruba ayrıldı. Her bir ana grup, kontrol grubu, prebiyotik (100 mg/kg) grubu, organik asit (3,0 g/kg) grubu ve prebiyotik (100 mg/kg)- organik asit (3,0 g /kg) grubu olarak dizayn edildi. Deneme 42 gün sürdü. Deneme süresince grupların canlı ağırlıkları, canlı ağırlık artışları, yem tüketimleri ve yemden yararlanma oranları haftalık olarak hesaplanmıştır. Çalışmanın 42. gününde her gruptan rastgele seçilen 8 adet broyler karkas ve kan parametrelerinin belirlenmesinde kullanıldı. Kesilen hayvanların sıcak ve soğuk karkas, karaciğer, kalp, dalak, taşlık- bezli mide ve Bursa fabricius ağırlıkları ile bağırsak uzunlukları belirlenmiştir. Kan serumlarında LDL kolesterol, total kolesterol, glukoz, trigliserit, HDL kolesterol, total protein ve albümin düzeylerinin tayini için kan örnekleri analiz edildi. Çalışma sonunda, deneme gruplarında canlı ağırlıklar ve canlı ağırlık artışları kontrol grubuna göre daha yüksek, yem tüketimi prebiyotik grubunda daha yüksek, fakat yemden yararlanma oranı prebiyotik-organik asit grubunda en düşük olmuştur. Diyet grupları arasında, LDL kolesterol, total kolesterol, trigliserid, total protein, albümin ve HDL kolesterol seviyesinde anlamlı farklar vardı (P0.05). Kontrol ve deney grupları arasında karaciğer, kalp, dalak ve Bursa fabricius ağırlık ortalamaları yönünden anlamlı farklar yoktu (P>0.05). Ancak, taşlık ve bezli mide ağırlıkları ve barsak uzunlukları gruplara göre anlamlı olarak farklıydı (P
Deney Hayvanlarında Probiyotikli Yem Kullanımının Bağırsak Mikrobiyotasına Etkisi
Authors: Ayaz Naim Deniz , İde Tayfun , Derinöz Erdoğan Aşkın Nur , Göncüoğlu Muammer
Published: November 2023

Bilimsel çalışmalarda laboratuvar hayvanı kullanımı büyük önem taşımakta ve önemli bir yer tutmaktadır. In-vivo çalışmalarda araştırılanın kesin olarak etkinliğini ortaya koyabilmek için deneyde kullanılan hayvanların ırkı, türü ve yaşının yanı sıra çevre koşulları gibi pek çok koşul kontrol ve test gruplarında bir örnek hale getirilmektedir. Ancak bu deneylerde gastrointestinal sistemin işlevi ve bütünlüğünde, bağışıklık homeostazının korunmasında ve konak enerji metabolizmasında önemli bir rol oynayan bağırsak mikrobiyotasının kullanılan deney hayvanlarında farklılıklar gösterebileceği bu durumun ise çalışma sonuçlarını olumsuz etkileyebileceği çoğu zaman gözden kaçmaktadır. Bu çalışmada, bilimsel çalışmalar öncesi adaptasyon periyodunda kullanılmak üzere laboratuvar hayvanlarının (rat ve fare) bağırsak mikrobiyotalarının senkronizasyonunda kullanım potansiyeli olan probiyotik içerikli yemlerin üretimi ve bağırsak mikrobiyotası üzerine etkinliğinin araştırılması amaçlanmıştır. Analizler neticesinde üretilen sıvı yemlerin muhafaza süresi sonunda toplam aerob genel canlı sayısı ve laktik asit bakteri sayısının (L. acidophilus ve L. plantarum) 109 kob/ml ulaştığı buna karşın koliform bakteri, maya-küf ile diğer patojen mikroorganizmalara rastlanmamıştır. Mikrobiyota analizleri neticesinde ise hem fare hem de ratlarda 10 günlük probiyotikli yem uygulamasının kontrol grupları ile 0. gündeki test gruplarına göre bağırsak mikrobiyotası kompozisyonu üzerine etkili olduğu ortaya konmuştur. Günümüze kadar yapılan literatür incelemelerinde Türkiye’de bu kapsamda bir çalışma olmadığı belirlenmiştir. Bu bağlamda in-vivo çalışmalar öncesinde deney hayvanlarının bu çalışma kapsamında üretilen probiyotik içerikli yemler ile beslenmesinin hayvanların bağırsak mikrobiyotasının geliştirilmesine katkı sunacağı sonucuna varılmıştır.
Stakeholder Involvement and Strategy Implementation among County Governments in Kenya: A Case Study of Narok County Government, Kenya
Authors: Jonathan Sunkuyia , Kimencu Linda
Published: November 2023

In today’s global environment, management is constantly looking for initiatives in creating and sustaining a stakeholder involvement within the organizations to motivate them in strategy implementation. However, stakeholders have continued to complain about how management of different organizations has compromised strategy implementation. The aim of this study therefore, was to ascertain the effects of stakeholder involvement on strategy implementation in Narok County Government in Kenya. The specific objectives were: to determine the effect of stakeholder procedure compliance the effect of stakeholder communication stakeholders’ involvement and stakeholder support on strategy implementation at Narok County Government. The research employed descriptive research design. The target population comprised 58 top level managers, 46 middle level managers; 30 lower-level managers and 300 community project representatives. The study adopted proportionate stratified random sampling technique to select a sample of 87 respondents from the target population. The research utilized primary data collection methods via the utilization of questionnaires including both open-ended and closed-ended questions. The instruments' validity was established via the assessment of face and content validity, while reliability was evaluated utilizing Cronbach's Alpha. A value of 0.7 or above was deemed adequate for reliability. The analysis of the data included the use of both descriptive and inferential statistical methods, facilitated by the SPSS. The data that was evaluated was provided in tables and figures. The researchers used a multiple regression model in order to investigate the correlation between stakeholder participation and the execution of strategic initiatives. The study's findings indicated a statistically significant positive correlation between the independent factors and the dependent variables under investigation. Hence, it is recommended that the county government actively solicit perspectives and opinions from various stakeholders throughout the process of plan implementation, while also facilitating their active involvement in such implementation. This research provides valuable insights for directors, managers, policy makers, and academics seeking to comprehend the impact of stakeholder participation on the accomplishment of strategic initiatives.
Nigeria’s Population Policies: Issues, Challenges and Prospects
Authors: Michael Turnwait O. , Odeyemi Mayowa A.
Published: November 2023

This paper examined Nigeria’s Population Policies of 1988 and 2004. It pinpointed on the policies issues, challenges and prospects. It explained the achievements and weaknesses of the policies, the reasons for the failures in implementation and the way forward for Nigeria to achieve even and sustainable development through a workable population policy, using demographic components; like fertility, mortality and migration as centre of reference.
Health Care Expenditures and GDP in Sub-Saharan African Countries: Evidence from Panel Data
Authors: Olaniyan Olanrewaju , Onisanwa Idowu Daniel , Oyinlola Mutiu Abimbola
Published: November 2023

This paper examines the long-run economic relationship between health care expenditure (NCE) and gross domestic product (CDP) for 32 sub-Saharan African countries over the period 1995-2009. Using panel unit roots and cointegration techniques, we found that there is a long run relationship between NCE and CDP in the countries. The paper also tests the mean reversion and cointegration properties among health cure expenditure and GDP, health care expenditure, total population above age 65, and population below age 15, and ultimately, measuring income elasticity of health care. Country-specific income elasticities were thus derived for the 32 Countries. We tried to obtain robust estimates by controlling for both cross section dependence and unobserved heterogeneity in the analvsis. The results scent to suggest that health care is a necessity rather than a luxury with income elasticity value of 0.46 and further shows that the demographic factors are significant in explaining health variations across Sub-Sahara Africa Countries,
Slight Bronchopneumonia in A Centenarian Diagnosed by Chest CT Scan with Maximum Intensity Projection (MIP)
Authors: Yamashita Hisako , Ogura Katsunori , Bando Hiroshi , Kato Yoshinobu , Kato Yoshikane
Published: November 2023

The current case is a 102-year-old female centenarian with slight bronchopneumonia. She did not have any remarkable health or medical problems until 2022. In May 2023, she developed a cough and fever and underwent a lung CT scan, which revealed a consolidation shadow in the left posterior middle lung. This image was created with a 1mm width for each 1mm interval. Additionally, a further image was generated using maximum intensity projection (MIP) with a 3mm width for a slab thickness of 20mm. Based on this data, a diagnosis of slight bronchopneumonia in the left lung was made. She was treated with levofloxacin 500mg/day for 5 days, which led to clinical improvement.
Qualidade e Segurança em Saúde. Políticas Públicas do 25 de abril até ao final do século XX
Authors: D´ Arrábida Cristina Martins
Published: November 2023

A Revolução de abril de 1974 deu início ao período de democratização em Portugal. A Constituição da República Portuguesa (CRP), aprovada pela Assembleia Constituinte em 1976, estabeleceu pela primeira vez “O direito à protecção da saúde, realizado pela criação de um Serviço Nacional de Saúde…”, que veio a ser concretizado em 1979.  O Ministério da Saúde só veio a ser criado em 1983. A Direção-Geral da Saúde foi extinta em 1984 e, de novo, criada em 1993. A Lei de Bases da Saúde, criada em 1990, estabeleceu pela primeira vez a proteção da saúde perspetivada não só como um direito, mas também como uma responsabilidade conjunta dos cidadãos, da sociedade e do Estado, em liberdade de procura e de prestação de cuidados. O início da abordagem da qualidade deu-se com a organização do Seminário Internacional Évaluation des services de soins de santé primaires (1985) e o início da história da qualidade, com a avaliação da qualidade (1993).  Na segunda metade da década de 90, o Ministério da Saúde assumiu a qualidade como uma prioridade. A Qualidade, como prioridade, enquanto orientação estratégica, foi enquadrada na Primeira Estratégia de Saúde – “Saúde um Compromisso” (1998-2002), sendo assim definida pela primeira vez uma política de qualidade na saúde. Não obstante as atribuições da qualidade em saúde cometidas à Direção-Geral da Saúde a partir de 1993 e das medidas estabelecidas, foi criado o Instituto da Qualidade em Saúde em 1999.
Teachers As Researchers: Assessing Research Literacy Levels Among Pre-service Teachers in Nigerian Universities
Authors:   Nnamdi Azikiwe University,  Nigeria, Okoli Oluchukwu
Published: November 2023

This study assessed the research literacy levels among pre-service teachers. The study adopted a descriptive design and sampled 297 pre-service teachers from two Nigerian South-eastern federal universities. Five research questions guided the study. Data was collected using a semi-structured question guide and a self-developed Research Literacy Test (RLT). Rasch model analysis established the unidimensionality and reliability of the research literacy test (RLT). Moreover, mean scores, standard deviations, t-tests and content analysis were used to answer the study research questions. The study findings showed that pre-service teachers' research literacy level was at the information literacy level. Significant differences were not found between males and females in their research literacy components except at the information level; males were generally more research literate than females. Finally, pre-service teachers indicated that they believe their faculties hold a positive disposition towards their acquisition of research literacy. Keywords: Content Analysis, Gender, Information Literacy, Knowledge of Research Literacy, Pre-service Teachers, Rasch Model Analysis, Research Literacy, Statistical literacy
Die Bachelorarbeit als wissenschaftliche Abschlussarbeit am IVP NMS Bern
Authors: Beyer Anke , Schmid Elias , Habegger Karin
Published: November 2023

Der vorliegende Beitrag porträtiert das Bachelorarbeitswesen am IVP NMS Bern. Er widmet sich dabei zum einen der Situierung und Einbindung der Bachelorarbeiten im gesamten Curriculum, dem Ablauf des Bachelorarbeitsprozesses, den formalen Vorgaben sowie der Betreuung und der Beurteilung der Arbeiten. Zum anderen werden auf der Basis von Erfahrungen positive und kritische Momente der Prozesse angesprochen sowie Zukunftsperspektiven skizziert. Es wird dafür plädiert, wissenschaftliches Denken und Arbeiten gesamtcurricular noch systematischer zu fördern und die Ansprüche an Bachelorarbeiten noch stärker daran zurückzubinden.
Abschlussarbeiten an der Pädagogischen Hochschule Zürich als Beitrag zur Professionalitätsentwicklung
Authors: Keck Frei Andrea , Bieri Buschor Christine , Ferrari Ehrensberger Ilaria , Neresheimer Mori Christine , Hürlimann Ramona
Published: November 2023

Qualifikationsarbeiten leisten einen wichtigen Beitrag zur Entwicklung von Professionalität. Die Pädagogische Hochschule Zürich hat in den letzten Jahren einen breiten Diskurs über den Aufbau einer forschend-reflexiven Haltung von Studierenden geführt. Spezifische F&E-Module spuren die Abschlussarbeiten inhaltlich und forschungsmethodisch vor. Erfolgsfaktoren sind die konzeptionelle Verankerung, die Qualitätsentwicklung sowie Dozierendenteams, die bei der Betreuung von Abschlussarbeiten kooperieren.
Development of multilayer PVA-MMT and PVA-CS film structures by spin coating-assisted layer-by-layer technique: Effect of PVA, CS and MMT nanoclay orientation on oxygen barrier properties
Authors: Mighri Frej
Published: November 2023

The orientation of biopolymer macromolecules and nanoclay, specifically Montmorillonite (MMT) nanoplatelets, plays a crucial role in controlling the properties of multi-layer film structures. Understanding the impact of macromolecule and nanoclay platelets’ orientation on barrier properties of packaging films is essential. To investigate the influence of hydrogen bonding in multilayer films structures, two polymers, namely polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and chitosan (CS), were selected and laminated nanocomposite films were fabricated using the spin coating-assisted layer-by-layer (Spin-LbL) assembly technique. This technique facilitates the production of highly oriented nanocomposite films, where polymer chains and nanoclay particles align parallel to the film surface. Multi-directional 2-D wide-angle X-ray diffraction (2D-WADX) was successfully used to accurately assess the orientation and distribution of MMT nanoplatelets. Additionally, the films underwent characterization using X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). The 2D-WADX analysis revealed a parallel alignment of both the PVA chains and MMT clay nanoplatelets parallel to film surface. The XRD results confirmed the formation of intercalated nanolaminate structures, hydrogen-bonding interactions, and adjustments in the crystalline structure of PVA matrix. Through contact angle and oxygen permeability measurements, we observed that all quadri-layer film structures exhibited hydrophobic properties and reduced oxygen permeability compared to neat PVA films. Furthermore, the integration of MMT nanoclay, even at low concentrations, contributed to the development of nanocomposite films with improved oxygen barrier properties. Consequently, the quadri-layer films demonstrate great potential for food packaging applications.
Schools provided healthy meals even during COVID
Authors: Plank Kaela , Linares Amanda , Hewawitharana Sridharshi C. , Woodward-Lopez Gail
Published: November 2023

COVID-related school closures had a big impact on millions of children nationwide, many of whom rely on schools for healthy meals. An online survey of 3,297 fourth- and fifth-grade students in 67 California schools studied the dietary habits of schoolchildren during the pandemic. The results showed that students who ate one or two school meals a day had significantly higher intakes of vegetables, whole fruits, and 100% fruit juice, compared to students who did not eat school meals. Specifically, students who ate one school meal a day ate more beans and orange vegetables, while those who ate two school meals a day consumed a wider variety of vegetables, including beans and orange vegetables. However, children who ate one school meal a day drank more fruit drinks and flavored milks than those who did not eat school meals. Further, students who ate two school meals consumed more fruit drinks, flavored milks, and sports and energy drinks than those who did not eat school meals. Our findings suggest that, while school meals were an important source of fruits and vegetables during the pandemic, more needs to be done to reduce consumption of sugary drinks.