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The Impact of Auditing on the Performance of Insurance Companies in Kosovo
Authors: Ahmeti Yllka , Iseni Etem
Published: March 2022

This study analyzes the impact of auditing on the financial performance of insurance companies in Kosovo. The data of the companies that are used are for the period 2015-2020. The data are panel type. Through Gretl software, with OLS we tested our hypotheses. As a dependent variable (measure of financial performance) we used ROA, while as independent variables we took the leverage, firm age, firm size, firm capital, tangible assets, liquidity and firm growth. We also tested the ROA ratio as a variable dependent on specific factors of insurance companies (independent variables). While their relationship with the audit was tested using the following three variables as representatives for the audit: the size of the audit firm, the mandate / term of the audit firm and the relationship between the audit firm and the insurance firm (rotation). From all the models we have tested, trying to exhaust all the possibilities of testing for the possible impact of external audit on the performance of insurance companies in Kosovo, we have noticed that the most important or statistically significant variables are the size of the firm, leverage, and growth of the firm. From audit variables, only the audit mandate has turned out to be positive and significant, in the performance of audit companies in Kosovo. Therefore, insurance companies in Kosovo should pay significant attention to these variables, of course trying to increase the role of external audit in their performance.
Critical points assessment of hoof lesion manifestation in dairy cows: a preliminary study of a new scoring system
Authors: Turini Luca , Madrigali Alessio , Sgorbini Micaela , Orsetti Chiara , Rizk Awad , Bonelli Francesca
Published: March 2022

Lameness is a serious animal welfare and production issue in the modern dairy herds. The development of a scoring system that is able to categorize the farm on the basis of its hazard risk level may help clinicians and farmers to identify potential issues and to reduce costs caused by lameness. The aim of this study was to develop an easy and fast score for evaluation of the structural and managerial factors potentially involved in the pathogenesis of foot lesions, and categorization of dairy farms. A total of six free-stall dairy farms were evaluated during a 3 month-period. The score developed in this study was composed of evaluation of the housing system, flooring, the farm design, the use of footbaths, the frequency of hoof trimming, and the continuing education of the employers. For each parameter, a score of 0 to 2 was assigned where the score 0 meant the least appropriate condition, the score 2 represented the best. The Farm Score showed a significant correlation with foot lesion prevalence (P = 0.0011, R2 0.94) and with the theoretical assessment of additional cost per animal (P = 0.001, R2 0.95). The significant correlation between the Farm Score, the foot lesion prevalence and the theoretical assessment of additional costs per animal may underline the potential usefulness of the score designed in this study. The Farm Score may be considered as a cheap and fast way to evaluate the hazard risk level for claw health on a dairy farm.
The effectiveness of an internal teat sealant in preventing new intra mammary infections in dairy cattle during dry period
Authors: Bhat Adil M. , Soodan Jasvinder S. , Singh Rajiv
Published: March 2022

The aim of our study was to evaluate the effect of an internal teat sealant infused upon drying off on the incidence of new intra-mammary infections (IMI) during the dry period in dairy cattle. Due to the non-availability of the product on the Indian market, the product was prepared in a laboratory using bismuth subnitrate and liquid paraffin. A total of 64 quarters free from infection on culture were selected for the study at 60 days before the expected date of parturition. The quarters were randomly divided into two groups (group A and group B), with 32 quarters in each group. The group A quarters were infused with teat sealant at the time of drying off, and the quarters in group B were kept as the control and no treatment was provided to them. Milk samples from all the selected quarters were subjected to cultural examination at the time of drying off and 1-3 days post calving. The incidence of new IMI’s between drying off and calving was significantly lower for group A quarters when compared to group B quarters (12.5% vs 34.4%). The incidence of new IMI’s in group A and group B quarters was significantly lower for Streptococcus uberis (3.13% vs 18.75%) and Streptococcus dysgalactiae (3.13% vs 12.5%). The study concluded that infusion of teat sealant at drying off is helpful in lowering the incidence of new IMI’s during the dry period.
Electroencephalographic manifestations during propofol and xylazine-ketamine anaesthesia in goats
Authors: Yadav Mrigakshi , Rastogi Sunil K. , Das Arup K. , Pant Malini , Madan Arun K. , Huozha Ruokuobeinuo
Published: March 2022

The use of intravenous anaesthesia for short term surgical procedures in animal husbandry practices is increasing. However, information on the quality of an anaesthetic regime in goats has remained inadequate. Therefore, electroencephalographic studies were conducted on twelve apparently healthy adult female Barbari crossbred goats, aged 2 to 4 years, to assess the anaesthetic quality of a propofol and xylazine-ketamine combination. Quantitative analysis of EEG parameters [Total power, Median Frequency, Spectral Edge Frequency 90 (SEF-90) and Relative Power (RP) of different frequency bands delta (δ), theta (θ), alpha (α) and beta (β)] were assessed pre-experimentally (control), and at one, five, 10, 30 min, one hr, and two hr after intravenous propofol (4 mg/kg) and xylazine (0.05 mg/kg)-ketamine (4 mg/kg) administration. After propofol and xylazine-ketamine administration total power, RP-δ and θ increased significantly (P<0.05) while SEF 90, MF, RP-α and RP-β decreased. Most of the EEG changes were adequately depicted in vertex and parietal channels. Spectral analysis of EEG tracings suggested that propofol produced minimum anaesthetic stress and is a safer and better choice for short term anaesthesia in goats.
Induced pluripotent stem cell generation using mRNAs: the effect of valproic acid, 5-azacytidine and ascorbic acid
Authors: Ahmed Mahmoud F. , El-Sayed Ahmed K. , Ahmed Eman A. , Zhang Yani , Li Bichun
Published: March 2022

In the bourgeoning fields of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) technology with gene therapy are promising candidates for alternative stem cell source and cell transplantation. In this study, small molecules as anti-oxidant; ascorbic acid (ASA), histone deacetylase inhibitors (HDACi); Valproic acid (VPA), and DNA methyltransferase inhibitors (DNMTi); 5-Azacytidine (5-AzaC) were examined during the generation of murine iPSCs using mRNA of Yamanaka factors from mouse embryonic fibroblasts (MEFs). These modulators were selected based on their well-known effect on the epigenetic status and chromatin modification during early reprogramming. iPSC generation was performed by using synthesized mRNAs of Yamanaka factors Oct4, Sox2, c-Myc, and Klf4 (OSCK) as a standard reprogramming strategy. Both morphological changes and the expression level of the pluripotency markers were examined. 5-AzaC with 1 µM concentration has a slightly toxic effect on the cells, affecting its proliferation and growing efficiency. In contrast, the use of VPA or ASA led to a two-fold increase in the number of iPSC colonies. The iPSCs cultured with the addition of VPA or ASA showed a high expression of the tested pluripotency markers, with a significant increase, more than that of the cells cultured with the addition of 5-AzaC. These findings shed light on the role of ASA, VPA, and 5-AzaC during murine iPSCs generation using a mRNA reprogramming strategy.
The effects of resveratrol on SIRT2, SIRT3 expression levels and oxidative DNA damage in fumonisin-induced hepatotoxicity in BALB/c mice
Authors: Gulmez Canan , Yalcin Rıza , Kart Asım , Atakisi Emine , Tumakovich Moldaliev Z. , Atakisi Onur
Published: March 2022

Oxidative stress, which is characterized by disruption of the oxidant/antioxidant balance, causes pathological processes, including toxicities induced by certain mycotoxins. The present study was designed to investigate the effects of resveratrol on sirtuin deacetylases (SIRT2 and SIRT3), nitric oxide (NO), reduced glutathione (GSH) and malondialdehyde (MDA) in fumonisin B1-induced hepatotoxicity. Regarding the experimental design, forty BALB/c mice were divided into four groups corresponding to the control, resveratrol (10 mg/kg, i.p), fumonisin B1 (2.25 mg/kg, i.p) and resveratrol + fumonisin B1 (10 mg/kg + 2.25 mg/kg) groups. At the end of the 14 day-treatment, expression levels of SIRT2 and SIRT3 protein in the serum and liver were revealed by western blotting and antioxidant/oxidant activity analysis. SIRT2 and SIRT3 expression levels in the liver were significantly decreased by fumonisin B1 in comparison to the control. However, resveratrol supplementation coupled with fumonisin B1 increased the expression levels of SIRT2 and SIRT3, in relation to the fumonisin B1 treatments alone, but did not exhibit significant differences from those of the control group. As substantial indicators of stress and damage, the 8-OH-2-deoxyguanosine, NO and MDA levels of the liver tissue were assayed, and were higher in the fumonisin B1-treated groups, in relation to the control. As expected, resveratrol treatment significantly reduced the levels of NO and MDA in comparison to the fumonisin B1 treatments alone. Also, resveratrol attenuated the liver 8-OH-2- deoxyguanosine levels in the resveratrol + fumonisin B1 group. In conclusion, the findings revealed that resveratrol might possess protective effects against fumonisin-induced hepatotoxicity through modulation of the expression of sirtuin proteins, and by protecting the cell from oxidative/nitrosative stress.
К ВОПРОСУ О ДЕНЕЖНОМ ОБРАЩЕНИИ В САХАРСКОЙ АРАБСКОЙ ДЕМОКРАТИЧЕСКОЙ РЕСПУБЛИКЕ (САДР)
Authors: Андреев Антон
Published: March 2022

Исследован вопрос денежного обращения на территории САДР в 1976-2022, систематизирована информация об официальных выпусках монет САДР и неофициальных выпусках монетовидных изделий (токенов) под именем САДР
Resource-based view strategy as a determinant of business performance moderated by market orientation in MSMEs culinary sector in Medan city
Authors: Putri Bella Marisa , Muhar Ani Murwani , Miraza Zuwina
Published: March 2022

The purpose of this research is to know the business performance can be achieved through Resource Based View Strategy by applying flexibility, supply chain integration, organization capability to market orientation in culinary sector business in Medan. Data collection using questionnaires (Google Form) for each variable, on 88 MSMEs culinary sector in Medan city with the characteristics of small to medium businesses and already applying supply chain integration. The data is analyzed using multiple linear and moderated regression analysis (MRA) techniques. The results showed that flexibility had no positive effect on business performance. However, supply chain integration and organization capability had a positive effect on business performance. Flexibility and supply chain integration positively affect business performance moderated by market orientation. At the same time, organization capability does not positively affect business performance moderated by market orientation.
The effect of sustainability reporting on corporate value with earnings quality as mediating variable
Authors: Tangke Paulus , Ng Suwandi , Wongso Ardi
Published: March 2022

The purpose of this research was to examine the effect of sustainability reporting economic, environment, and social aspect on corporate value mediated by earnings persistence, and earnings timeliness. This research used purposive sampling method that was the selected samples that meet predetermined criteria, so the number of samples that meet the criteria was 16 companies for each period from the entire population of non-financial companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2016 – 2019. The data analytical method used in this research was path analysis and mediation hypothesis analysed by using sobel test. The result of analysis shows that sustainability reporting economic aspect has negative but not significant, environment aspect has negative and significant, and social aspect has positive and significant relationship on the earnings persistence. While sustainability reporting economic, environment, and social aspect have positive but not significant effect on the earnings timeliness. Then, sustainability reporting economic aspect has positive but not significant relationship on the corporate value, environment and social aspect have negative and significant effect on the corporate value. Accordingly with earnings persistence has negative but not significant effect on corporate value. While earnings timeliness has positive and significant effect on the corporate value. This research also shows that earnings persistence and earnings timeliness do not mediate the effect of sustainability reporting economic, environment, and social aspect on corporate value.

Keywords: sustainability reporting, earnings quality, corporate value
The Comparison of The Islamic and Conventional Bank Performance before and During Covid-19 Pandemic in Indonesia
Authors: Viphindrartin Sebastiana , Niken Wilantari Regina , Bawono Suryaning
Published: March 2022

This study aims to determine and compare the financial stability of banks during the crisis which is still being debated by taking the period before and after the covid 19 pandemics. This study uses a sample of all transactions of conventional banks and Islamic banks throughout Indonesia that are recorded by the Indonesian financial services authority. With a population of all conventional financial institutions and Islamic financial institutions, both registered and unregistered by Indonesian financial services authorities throughout Indonesia. The type of data in this study is secondary data sourced from the Indonesian financial services authority. To find out and compare the performance of conventional banks with Islamic banks and the resilience of conventional banks and Islamic banks to shocks, an analysis of the financial behavior of data in commercial banks was carried out using Threshold Autoregressive. We find that Islamic banks tend to be more stable in facing financial challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic compared to conventional banks. The performance of conventional banks was very good in the period before the COVID-19 pandemic. However, when the coronavirus pandemic began to be reported, there was a huge decline in performance. Conventional bank recovery efforts have not been able to return to the original track. Conventional bank performance is slowing down and it tends to be difficult to return to its original performance value (before the COVID-19 outbreak). However, from the graph of performance forecasting between Islamic Commercial Banks and Conventional Banks, it can be seen that there is a difference in performance stability between Islamic Commercial Banks and Conventional Banks facing the COVID-19 pandemic.
Significant factors of spatial and industrial development of region in conditions of digitalization
Authors: Glezman Lyudmila Vasil'evna , Urasova Anna Aleksandrovna
Published: March 2022

The development of spatial-industrial structures of the regions of the Russian Federation in today’s reality occurs under the complex influence of heterogeneous factors, to study which the economists use different approaches. The theory of the new digital economy is currently in the formation; therefore, the definition of many elements is under discussion, which has predetermined the multiplicity of classifications of factors for spatial and sectoral development of the regions in conditions of digitalization in the scientific literature. There is considered the author’s approach to identification and study of significant factors of regional spatial and sectoral development in the conditions of digitalization, highlighted in accordance with the key directions of spatial and sectoral development of the Russian Federation entities on the basis of state (regional) program documents. Investment, production, natural resources, entrepreneurial activity and human capital factors have been identified as the most significant factors influencing the development of spatial and sectoral structures in the Volga-Kama macro-region. The analysis of the impact of these factors is carried out through the formation of synthetic indicators, including regional statistical data in the dynamics for 2016-2020. Based on the construction of regression models, the analysis of the impact of the factors under study on the economic and spatial development of territories was carried out; the trends demonstrating the declining importance of productive capacity in the development of spatial and sectoral structures of regions and the growing importance of the investment factor in terms of investment in breakthrough technologies of the digital future were identified. The study leads to the conclusion that in the conditions of digitalization of the economy there is a shift in the priorities of spatial and sectoral development of the regions from production spheres to technological areas directly related to Industry 4.0, in which a significant part of investments of the studied subjects of the Volga-Kama macro-region of the Russian Federation is concentrated.
THE CONCEPT OF “CONQUEROR” IN THE LETTERS OF THE APOCALYPSE (chapters 2-3)
Authors: MOCAN Traian Gheorghe
Published: March 2022

This study examines the notion of “conqueror” as found in Revelation 2-3, specifically at the end of the seven letters addressed by the Saviour of the churches of Asia Minor. An exegetical investigation was carried out, following the immediate context in which the term is used, but also the general message of the letter. A central place is occupied by the promises made to the victor and which give us a broad perspective on the relationship that Christ has with His Church. These promises are an integral part of the body of each letter, an indispensable and motivating rhetorical element.
FACTORS DETERMINING BUYER-SELLER RELATIONSHIPS: EMPIRICAL RESULTS FROM AN AGRIBUSINESS PERSPECTIVE
Authors: Utami Hesty Nurul , Alamanda Dini Turipanam , Ramdani Risma Muhamad
Published: March 2022

Continuous development of the Indonesian agri-food retail in the past decades has shown an evolutionary way on how the buyer and seller build their interaction during the exchange transaction process. It shows the significance of beneficial buyer-seller relationships in the shifting from traditional food retailing model to modern food retailing model, including in developing economy context. The study aims to investigate the factors affecting the buyer-seller relationship concept to access the modern market from the farmer producer perspective in the setting of an emerging market. This study surveyed 75 respondents of vegetable farmer group members located in a vegetable cluster in West Java, Indonesia. An explanatory quantitative method with Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA)was used for the data analysis. The findings verified four primary factors that can explain the B2B buyer-seller relationship of farmers deciding to partner with modern retailers such as supermarkets, which consists of trust, loyalty, relationship commitment, and business communication. The findings propose a further understanding related to the factors that influence the buyer-seller inter-relationships in the B2B context of the agriculture sector.
LANDRACES, UTILIZATION, AND MANAGEMENT OF BAMBOO IN SUKAMENAK VILLAGE, SUMEDANG, WEST JAVA
Authors: Iskandar Johan , Suwartapradja Opan Suhendi , Iskandar Budiawati Supangkat , Budiyanti Diana , Permana Sidik
Published: March 2022

There are many species of bamboo a rural ecosystem of West Java, growing wild or being cultivated. Both bamboo species and bamboo gardens have various ecological, economic, and socio-cultural functions. However, many bamboo gardens in rural West Java have been converted to other land uses. Consequently, the reduction or loss of various ecological, economic and socio-cultural functions of bamboo. The purpose of this study was to assess the local knowledge of the rural people on the landraces, utilization, and management of bamboos among rural people of Sukamenak Village, Sumedang of West Java. The method used in this study was mixed-method, a combination of qualitative and quantitative with an ethnobotanical approach. Some techniques, including observation and in-depth interviews with competent informants were employed. Data analysis was carried out by cross-checking, summarizing and synthesizing, and building up narrative. The results showed that 9 bamboo landraces were recorded in Sukamenak Village. The nine landraces of bamboo are classified by local people according to the morphology and color of the internode, edible and non-edible shoots, and their ecological functions in the rural ecosystem. The landraces of bamboo are commonly used by rural people for economic, social and ecological purposes. The utilization and management of bamboo gardens are undertaken by rural people based on local knowledge and are strongly embedded with local culture. We suggest the further studies on bamboo ethnoecology need to be continued due to bamboos have various socio-economic, cultural and ecological functions.
THE WELL-BEING OF MICRO SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES’ PRACTITIONER IN COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Authors: Harding Diana , Friyanto Deris , Lukman Kevin Muhamad
Published: March 2022

The Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) sector plays an important role in the development of a country, providing massive revenues and employment opportunities. However, the challenges of MSMEs sector are now exacerbated with the situation of COVID-19 due to the business limitation and degrading economic situation. In addition to financial difficulties, there is also the concern on the well-being of MSMEs practitioners which can influence the sustainability of the sector. This research was conducted with the purpose of investigating the level of well-being for MSMEs practitioners. The approach of subjective well-being using Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS) and scale of positive and negative experience (SPANE) were implemented in a form of questionnaire. A total of 119 MSMEs practitioners were collected in this study, with their level of well-being investigated, as well as the challenges and innovations experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings in this study show that the MSMEs practitioners under association support were majority within medium and high levels of well-being, however this study also takes note of practitioners within low-level of well-being. Hence there is the implication challenge to formulate policy intervention to support MSMEs sector which integrate the financial and mental health aspect to maintain the sustainability of the sector.
Badminton players’ trajectory under numerical calculation method
Authors: Chi Jiaqing , Alahmadi Dimah
Published: March 2022

The trajectory tracking of badminton players’ arm shots can be used effectively to enhance the player’s shot quality. To track the image trajectory of the batting arm, it is necessary to calculate the body posture ratio and tightness of the target area of the batting arm, to filter the background interference of the image segment of the batting and to complete the efficient tracking of the trajectory of the arm batting image. The traditional method combines the adaptive threshold segmentation method to extract the hitting arm target from the background, but ignores filtering out the background interference of the hitting image fragment. This paper proposes a trajectory tracking method based on the morphological operator of the batter image of the arm stroke. The method consists of (1) differentially calculating the image sequence of the hitting arm during two consecutive shots, (2) estimating the Gaussian model parameters of the differential image of the hitting arm during the hitting process, (3) extracting the outline of the moving target of the hitting arm during the hitting process and then calculating the body posture ratio of the hitting target area and compactness, (4) filtering the background interference of the shot image fragment, (6) constructing a global matching approximation function of the moving target and (7) finally determining the motion trajectory of the badminton arm of the batter. Simulation results show that the proposed method can effectively track the target of the hitting arm during the hitting process and generate a continuous trajectory of the hitting arm.
Bioindication of megalopolis park ecosystems under aerotechnogenic loading
Authors: Miroshnyk Nataliia , Grabovska Tetiana , Mazura Marina , Teslenko Igor
Published: March 2022

This study focuses on the influence of motor transport on various indicators of park ecosystems and Taraxacum officinale Web., as well as on their applicability to the bioindication of the urban environments in the largest megalopolis of Ukraine, namely, Kyiv. Our investigations were carried out in 14 park ecosystems exposed to different levels of aerotechnogenic loading: low pollution level in Pushcha-Vodytsya (park) and outskirts, average pollution level alongseven roads with medium traffic and high pollution level along eight highways. Pollen indication, integration and statistical methods were used to identify the most sensitive indicators of the impact of air pollutants. The aim is to assess the impact of vehicle emissions on the state of park ecosystems in the metropolis using bioindication and GIS technologies. The effects of air pollution on green infrastructure at the level of cells, organisms, groups and ecosystems in time and space are revealed. Under the influence of aerotechnogenic pollution, there is a deterioration of trees, their drying, defoliation of crowns and deterioration of integral indicators of park ecosystems. Using QGIS (Free open source geographic information system, version 3.12.3 „București”, May 15, 2020), we have created maps for the spread of air pollutants. The highest levels of air pollution and damage to parks were concentrated in the central part of the city with dense buildings and near heavy traffic roads. The average daily maximum allowable concentration (MAC) of phytotoxicants exceeded 1.5 MACa.d. and depended on the terrain and directions of the prevailing winds. We registered degradation of the megalopolis ecological state by 19.3% for 7 years.
Dynamics of non-structural carbohydrates inPinus pallasianaD. Don needles under different forest growth conditions of ravine anti-erosion plantations
Authors: Bessonova Valentina , Yakovlieva-Nosar Svitlana
Published: March 2022

The research was aimed at analysing the peculiarities of non-structural carbohydrate metabolism in the needles ofPinus pallasianaD. Don in anti-erosion plantations on the slope and in the thalweg of the Viyskovyi ravine under different forest growth conditions. The ravine is located in the Dnipropetrovsk region and belongs to the southern geographical variant of ravine forests. The studied plants grew at three experimental sites of man-made plantation: in the thalweg (forest growth conditions – mesophilic, fresh, CL2), in the middle part of the slope of the southern exposure (mesoxerophilic, somewhat dry, or semi-arid, CL1) and on the upper part of this slope (xerophilic, arid, CL0–1). Changes in glucose, fructose, reducing sugars, sucrose and starch during the period from May to October were studied.

The concentration of osmotically active substances (glucose, sucrose) increases in the months with the most unfavourable hydrothermal parameters, especially in plants of mesoxerophilic and xerophilic forest growth conditions. The dynamics of fructose content revealed two maxima (July and October), when the concentration of glucose tends to increase steadily, with the highest values found in October. During the study period, the level of fructose in the needles under the arid conditions of the upper and middle parts of the slope was much lower than under the fresh conditions of the thalweg. The dynamics curve of the starch content tends to decrease from the maximum values in May to the first minimum in August. It is followed by some increase in the concentration of this polysaccharide that does not reach the previous values. The second minimum is registered in October. Such changes in the level of starch in the needles of plants are observed under all forest growth conditions. The decrease in polysaccharide content is consistent with the increase in glucose and sucrose, especially in August. A more significant increase in the concentration of soluble osmoprotective sugars (glucose, sucrose) inP. pallasiananeedles under unfavourable hydrothermal conditions compared to normal moisture conditions indicates the ability of plants to adapt to mesoxerophilic and xerophilic conditions.
Threats to Aviation Safety Caused by Defects in Aircraft Airframe Systems
Authors: Balicki Włodzimierz , Głowacki Paweł , Loroch Leszek
Published: March 2022

Alongside the increase in air traffic and number of aircraft, the number of reported aviation events has also been increasing. We processed the data included in the European Coordination Centre for Aviation Incident reporting Systems (ECCAIRS), analyzing small and large aircraft reliability and the safety of their operations, covering events according to ICAO aviation occurrence categories. Airframe systems are the largest contributor to the total number of reported events which occurred in Polish registered aircraft in the years 2008–2020. A detailed study of airframe systems reliability was carried out in order to assess the real reason for the failures. Airframe systems faults were assigned to specific ATA chapters and then to each of their sections. The results of this analysis may support the decisions of supervisory authorities in the areas where security threats are most important. They can also help aircraft operators with identification of the airframe units which require special attention. Identification of significant parts due to the frequency of malfunctions of particular system components may support designers. In short, these results are valuable in terms of further developments in statistical tools facilitating New Product Introduction (NPI).
Tingkat Desertifikasi Ekosistem Karst Di Kecamatan Darul Imarah Kabupaten Aceh Besar
Authors: Avrilan Donny , Siregar* Kiman , Suhendrayatna Suhendrayatna
Published: March 2022

The research has been carried out to assess the rate of desertification of the karst ecosystem regarding land damage in the Darul Imarah, Aceh Besar District. This study aims to determine the level of damage to the karst ecosystem and its effect on water quality and to determine the condition of land cover in the Mata Ie karst ecosystem., Aceh Besar District. The data collection method used is using Landsat 8 satellite imagery to assess the level of damage to the karst ecosystem area. The assessment of water quality and quantity was carried out by means of a direct survey in the Mata Ie karts ecosystem area by analyzing BOD, COD, TDS, Turbidity, DO, Temperature and pH. The results of the assessment of the level of damage to the kart ecosystem area of the Mata Ie area have changed. The results of the study prove that due to land clearing for plantation activities in the Mata Ie area and also as a tourist spot, the conditions in the area are not desertification, Karst area which consists of desertification types, namely karst vegetation cover of 75% so it is referred to as non-desertification while rock outcrop of 5.79% is also not desertified
Genetic analysis of yield related traits in landrace × commercial watermelon hybrids
Authors: Nyurura T. , Maphosa M.
Published: March 2022

Watermelon [Citrullus lanatus var lanatus L.] is a major xerophytic crop originating in Africa especially grown in subtropical and tropical parts of the world. However, few adapted varieties are available to promote greater yield and make watermelon a viable commercial crop of choice. Path analysis and combining ability was carried out for yield related traits among three popular local landraces; Landrace1, Landrace 2 and Landrace 3 collected in Zimbabwe and three commercial watermelon varieties ‘Congo’, ‘Charleston Grey’ and ‘Crimson Sweet’ in plots arranged in an RCBD replicated 3 times. A complete diallel mating design was used to generate 36 F1 genotypes which together with the parents were evaluated for several quantitate traits. Data on correlations, path analysis, GCA and SCA between fruit yield and other traits were computed using Microsoft Excel and GenStat 17. Individual fruit weight (FIW) and the number of fruits per plant (NF) were found to be significantly linked with final fruit yield. Significant positive correlations were also observed on NF and number of female flowers (NFF), number of vines (NV), and FIW and these traits could be recommended as reliable selection indicators for creating high yielding watermelon genotypes. Path analysis showed that FIW and NF were the most important contributors to watermelon yield. GCA and SCA effects were significant and positive for yield which indicates that the traits are controlled by both additive and non-additive genes. ‘Crimson Sweet’ and ‘Landrace 1’ were the best pollen sources whereas ‘Landrace 1’ and ‘Landrace 2’ were the highest yielders when used as female parents. Overall, results from this study identified usable yield related proxies and need to incorporate local landraces germplasm in watermelon improvement.
HIDROPONIK SEDERHANA SEBAGAI ALTERNATIF PENGHIJAUAN DI LINGKUNGAN SEKOLAH (STUDI PADA LINGKUNGAN SEKOLAH TK NURUL I’TISHOM, BINTARA, BEKASI)
Authors: Chalim Abdul , Pangaribowo RL , Rabindra Ida Bagus , Siami Lailatus
Published: March 2022

Community Service in the form of Counseling on the Empowerment of Kindergarten Teachers in the reforestation of school land has been carried out at Nurul I'tishom Kindergarten Kel. Bintara, Kec. Bekasi Barat on Friday, January 29, 2021. Community Service in the form of Counseling on the Empowerment of Kindergarten Teachers in The reforestation of school land has been carried out at Nurul I'tishom Kindergarten Kel. Bintara, Kec. Bekasi Barat on Friday, January 29, 2021. The background of this program is carried out with the aim of the desire of the partners to carry out reforestation which is constrained by the limitations of the remaining outdoor space in the school environment.The hydroponic planting system is an alternative to reforestation on limited land. Extension materials are provided online, consisting of hydroponic planting systems and Hydroponic Plant Arrangement Design. Participants in the activity are teachers, education staff, parents of students and the surrounding community. This activity received a good response as evidenced by the large number of participants and enthusiastic participants in the discussion and question and answer session. From the partners, there is a suggestion that there be further activities in the form of training with a longer number of face-to-face hours. The methods used in the implementation are counseling, demonstration and training
PENDAMPINGAN PERENCANAAN DESAIN PENAMPUNGAN AIR HUJAN DI RPTRA KELURAHAN MERUYA SELATAN JAKARTA BARAT
Authors: Pratiwi Sri Novianthi , Wijayanto Punto , Safitri Ristya Arinta
Published: March 2022

Environmental problems in the city of Jakarta are very complex. One of the problems is that the city  gets an abundance of rainwater while the availability of clean water is running low. Rainwater has great potential to be used for clean water reserves in buildings or public facilities. However, there are still many people who do not have the knowledge about how to collect and utilize rainwater, especially in the South Meruya area, West Jakarta. The manager of Child Friendly Integrated Public Space (RPTRA) that is located in South Meruya, West Jakarta, needs to be educated on the design of rainwater storage. The purpose of this Community Service is to provide knowledge to the management of the South Meruya RPTRA regarding the design of the rainwater harvesting system. The implementation method is carried out with an online meeting system. After the Community Service  activity was carried out, it was found that the RPTRA management of the South Meruya village had increased knowledge about the design of rainwater storage.
PELATIHAN PENGEMBANGAN KUALITAS TENAGA PENDIDIK TINGKAT SEKOLAH DASAR KABUPATEN BEKASI, JAWA BARAT
Authors: Singawinata Indra Pradana , Fachrul Ade Fadli , Fachrul Boy Febrian
Published: March 2022

Teachers as the spearhead of education play a very important role in producing reliable national leaders who can bring the nation towards a better life. Responding to the challenge of improving Indonesian Human Resources so that they can compete in the current era of globalization, efforts should be made to improve the quality of teacher education. The purpose of this activity is to provide teachers with knowledge and skills to increase their teaching abilities; carry out learning activities that can actively involve students; apply appropriate learning strategies so as to develop students' potential optimally; and teachers can reflect on their performance in order to always improve and develop innovation as a professional teacher. The implementation of community service through PT PII (Persero)'s CSR program is carried out with PT Shamara Performa Berdaya (Speed) which is committed to providing full support in the form of the Elementary Level Educator Quality Development Program. This activity was carried out for 1 (one) month from November 20 to December 12 2019, located in 5 (five) Elementary Schools (SD), namely: 1) SDN 01 Bojongmangu; 2) SDN 02 Bojongmangu; 3) SDN 03 Bojongmangu; 4) SDN 01 Medal Krisna and 5) SDN 02 Medal Krisna which is located in the Bekasi Regency area, Bojongmangu District. The results of community service activities through the Elementary School Teacher Quality Development Program provide basic skills and the formation of a new paradigm that is in accordance with the demands of the 21st century so that teachers can improve their skills in leading the classroom and be creative in developing learning activities for their students so that teachers can make changes in their respective schools
IMPLEMENTASI TEKNOLOGI DIGITAL DITENGAH PANDEMI COVID-19 SEBAGAI INFORMASI DAN PENDORONG UMKM DI KELURAHAN MARGOMULYO SAMBOJA, KABUPATEN KUTAI KARTANEGARA
Authors: Ismail Sjarif , Tajul Muhammad , Ngadiman Ngadiman , Limbong Viter Pernando , Ferina Gerhana , Rosma Hasdianti , Nabila Khoirunnissa , Juan Muhammad Rizki Rahman Pratama
Published: March 2022

Since the Covid-19 pandemic, economic growth, especially Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Margomulyo Samboja Village, has been greatly affected, due to the rules for working at home so that people's incomes have decreased and people have not understood the importance of using digital technology to market the product of MSMEs. The 2020 Extraordinary Events Real Work Lecture at Mulawarman University was carried out by students online due to the policy of the University. The activity was carried out by training setup an official website for Margomulyo Samboja Village to promote local MSME products. In addition, they are also taught how to enter the latest news on websites which are carried out online, and redesign the stickers for MSME products to make them look attractive. The village response to this activity is very good, which is known from the evaluation of the assessment to students is very satisfying. In conclusion, the implementation of digital technology in the Margomulyo Samboja Village can reduce barriers to information dissemination to the public and increase the fighting power of MSMEs in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Controls on the geochemistry of southern African prehnite
Authors: Elburg M.A. , Cairncross B.
Published: March 2022

Eight samples of prehnite from southern Africa were analysed for their major and trace element geochemistry to investigate the controls on their compositions. Variations in the major elements are limited (Fe3+-Al exchange, limited enrichment in Mn), and trace elements typically occur at levels <10 ppm, apart from Ga and sometimes Ti. The main control on the low trace element contents appears to be the small size of the crystallographic sites. Nevertheless, variations were observed in several elements, such as B, Ti, Sc, W, Mo, As and the rare earth elements. These variations imply a control by the host rock and its surrounds, as well as the identity of co-existing minerals.
Critical Analysis of Formulation andProbable Mode of Action of Avipattikara churna: A Comprehensive Review
Authors: Gadad Geeta G , Gudaganatti K. S.
Published: March 2022

Background: The mode of action of a compound Ayurvedic formulation is a critical and essential issue to be concentrated in assuring the therapeutic efficacy and safety based on its composition. Avipattikara Churna is one of the commonly used formulations containing herbs-mineral drugs. Objective: To emphasize the rationality of Avipattikara Churna and its mode of action by classical and contemporary review. Data Source: Classical texts like Vangasena Samhita, Bhaishajya Ratnavali, Rasendra Sara sangraha, Rasendra Chintamani, and published research works. Material and Methods: In the present study a critical analysis based on ingredients and probable mode of action of Avipattikara Churna in different indicated clinical conditions like agnimandya (digestive impairment), vibandha (constipation), amlapitta (hyperacidity), arsha (piles), mutraghata (retention of urine) and prameha (diabetes mellitus) were done based on classical and contemporary research works. Result: Data from the critical review of classical and contemporary research works. Conclusion: Avipattikara Churna is a versatile formulation used in a wide range of gastrointestinal disorders. By this review, it can be emphasized that Avipattikara Churna, which is in clinical practice for Amlapitta (Hyperacidity) and vibandha (constipation) is a tailored formula by its ingredients. In-vivo studies not only justify the effectiveness of the formulation but provide more evidence of the safety and efficacy of the formulation. Clinical research works substantiate its significant gastroprotective activity.
Conceptual Review of Pravala (Coral) – A Marine Source of Natural Calcium
Authors: Gadad Geeta G , Singh Vikram , Sundar Bhumika
Published: March 2022

Background: Pravala (Coral) is one among the nine ratnas (precious stones), as categorized by all the texts of Rasashastra. Pravala is widely used in ayurvedic practice being a rich source of natural calcium and various trace elements. Objective: To critically review and highlight potential natural sources of calcium:pravala from classical and contemporary literature with recent research works. Data source: Ancient Indian literature, Classical texts of Rasa shastra from Rasa Hridaya Tantra (9th Cent. A.D) to Rasa Tarangini (20th Cent. A.D). Materials and Methods: Present work has reviewed and compiled a detailed description of Pravalaparyaya (synonyms), utpatti (Occurrence), bheda (types), grahya/agrahya laxanas (Considerable/Nonconsiderable properties for medicinal preparations), guna karma (Pharmacological and therapeutic properties), shodhana (Purification), Marana (Incineration), pishtikalpana (fine powder), matra (Dose) amayika prayoga (Therapeutic utility) and Yogas (Compound formulations) with its contemporary science relevance. Result: Data from the critical review of classical and contemporary research works. Conclusion: Pravala being natural source of calcium, is administered in the form of Bhasma (Calyx) and Pishti (Paste)for curing ailments such as Amlapitta (Hyperacidity), Netra Roga (Eye diseases), and Hridaya Roga (Cardiac diseases). Pravala is having pitta shamaka (Soothing effect) and Asthiposhaka (Bone mineralization) properties ideally indicated to treat mainly disorders of pitta aggravation and asthikshaya (Calcium deficiency).
Semântica lexical na libras: Libertando-se da tirania das glosas
Authors: Leite Tarcisio de Arantes , Ampessan João Paulo , Boldo Jaqueline , Tasca Lohn Juliana , Azevedo Graciete Soares de Oliveira
Published: March 2022

Neste artigo, estudamos a semântica lexical da libras nos distanciando daquilo que Slobin (2015 [2008]) denominou como a tirania das glosas na linguística das línguas de sinais. Nosso objetivo é duplo: argumentar sobre os equívocos e prejuízos de continuarmos associando sinais com palavras em nossas pesquisas sobre a libras; e demonstrar o refinamento de análise possibilitado pela reflexão sobre a semântica lexical da libras em seus próprios termos. Partindo de um item lexical de estimulo, eliciamos frases em libras de surdos proficientes e pedimos que listassem possíveis sinônimos do sinal nesses contextos. O contraste semântico entre os sinais nos permitiu identificar diferentes redes paradigmáticas associadas ao item lexical estudado, demonstrando que a utilização da libras como metalinguagem possibilita compreender a semântica dos sinais para além do simplismo e dos vieses semânticos de glosas do português.
Eskimo Problem in the Light of New Data
Authors: Grebenyuk P. S.
Published: March 2022

Purpose.The problem of the origin of the Eskimos has received considerable attention, at the same time also providing insights about human presence in far Northeast Siberia and America. I review earlier studies and discuss some of the more exciting recent results emerging from ancient DNA data sets. I also highlight important features of genetic and archeological data and discuss key questions and future research directions.Results.The Paleo-Eskimos and Neo-Eskimos ancestors along the Q-NWT01 Y-DNA line lived in the Kolyma River basin at the turn of the Late Pleistocene and Early Holocene. The migration of the East Asian ancestors of the Paleo-Eskimos was associated with the representatives of the Neolithic cultures of Northeast Asia, which brought the ancestral haplotype for mtDNA haplogroup D2a to Alaska. The emergence of the Neo-Eskimo cultures took place in the Bering strait area on the basis of the local Paleo-Eskimo tradition and under the influence of the cultural traditions of Southwestern Alaska and Chukotka. The Ust'-Belaya culture of Chukotka could act as a genetic source for the development of the Neo-Eskimo cultures.Conclusion.Analysis of ancient DNA from human remains over the past decade has had a transformative effect on the study of the origin of the Eskimos. Data sets of ancient DNA have revealed an increasingly complex picture of human demographic history in North-East of Asia and America and development of Paleo-Eskimo and Neo-Eskimo traditions, suggesting multiple waves of migration over the Bering Strait and episodes of admixture of different groups of population, including Ancient Paleosiberian, East Asian, Paleo-Indian, Paleo-Eskimos, Neo-Eskimos and others.