bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Reef fish community structure along the southeastern US Atlantic continental shelf break and upper slope appears resistant to increasing lionfish (Pterois volitans/miles) density
Authors: Bacheler Nathan M , Schobernd Christina M , Harter Stacey L , David Andrew W , Sedberry George R , Kellison G. Todd
Published: September 2021

Temperate reefs host diverse fish communities along the southeast United States Atlantic coast (SEUS), yet the sustainable management of reef fishes faces myriad challenges. One challenge has been the introduction of Indo-Pacific lionfish (Pterois volitans/miles; hereafter "lionfish"), which have spread quickly throughout the SEUS since their introduction in the late 1900s. We analyzed long- term (2001–2019) video data along the continental shelf break and upper slope (45–125 m deep) of the SEUS to assess changes in lionfish densities over time, characterize reef fish community structure, and determine if native reef fish community structure has changed due to lionfish. Lionfish densities increased substantially during the study, from zero individuals observed in 2001 to approximately 1.2 individuals observed per 100 m 3 (and present in all included transects) by 2019, yet no fish community metrics were negatively related to lionfish density. Demersal habitat influenced fish community structure more than any other variable examined, with more individuals and different fish communities occurring on high-relief compared to low-relief hardbottom habitats. The effects of latitude, depth, and bottom temperature on reef fish community structure were generally weak or nonexistent. Although previous empirical work has found that lionfish negatively affect native fishes at small scales (<30 km2), it is unclear why we did not find similar results in our larger- scale study. It may be related to vagaries of the spatial scale of observation, lionfish effects being primarily limited to high- relief habitats, time lags, or lionfish densities not being high enough yet to cause observable ecological effects.
GIS and remote sensing techniques in Controlled Environment Agriculture: A review
Authors: M. Al-Ismaili Abdulrahim
Published: September 2021

Geographic Information System (GIS) and Remote Sensing (RS) are useful tools in environmental monitoring, evaluation and analysis for various sectors including agriculture. This paper reviews the applications of GIS, RS and the integration of both techniques in the agricultural field, in general, and Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA), in particular. More emphasis is given to their applications in arid areas and Oman is taken as a case study. GIS techniques have been used in the mapping of soil and water quality, spatial assessment for water quantity stress, land suitability, pest and disease distribution of crops as well as delineating and generating database management systems (DBMS) for protected cultivations. In Oman, GIS was only employed to analyse the spatio-temporal dynamics of land use changes as affected by external factors and greenhouses as an example in northern part. RS was also utilised to map the changes in land cover and their uses, detect and map soil salinity, and monitor agricultural droughts. In CEA, RS was utilised for mapping, detection and classification of greenhouses through aerial images and satellites. In Oman, negligible study was documented on the use of RS techniques in the CEA field. The integration of both techniques has proven its capability in mapping, evaluating and managing natural resources and greenhouse distribution and generating database management system in agriculture and CEA fields. Sophisticated geostatistical analysis models based on Multi-criteria analysis using Fuzzy-logic and Analytic Hierarchy Process could be a good platform for trade-off analysis for land suitability analysis and optimal location of CEA in challenging agriculture like Oman.
Seroprevalence of Trypanosoma evansi infections among dromedary camels (Camelus dromedaries) in North Al-Sharqiya governorate, Sultanate of Oman
Authors: Al-Kharusi A.H. , Elshafie E. I. , Ali K.E. M. , AL-Sinadi R. , N. Baniuraba , AL-Saifi F.
Published: September 2021

Trypanosoma evansi is a well-known hemoprotozoa that infects diverse domestic and wild animals worldwide and caused devastating disease called surra. This research aimed to investigate the seroprevalence of Trypanosoma evansi and its associated risk factors in dromedary camels in North Al-Sharqiya governorate in the Sultanate of Oman.  A total of 4364 serum samples was collected from three willayat in north governorates of Sultanate of Oman; Ibra (926, 21.2%), Qabil (1119, 25.6%) and Bidiyah (2319, 53.1%). Samples were examined for the presence of antibodies against T. evansi using card agglutination test (CATT/T. evansi). Binary logistic regression was used to study the association of T. evansi seroprevalence and risk factors such as location, gender, purpose and age of camels. The overall seroprevalence of T. evansi detected by CATT/T. evansi test was 38% (1659/4364, CI: 36.6-39.5%). There was a significant difference (p=0.001) between location and T. evansi seroprevalence, whereas highest seroprevalence was found in Ibra (49.9%, CI: 46.7-53.1%) followed by Bidiyah (35%, CI: 33-36.9%) and Qabil (34.5%, CI: 31.8-37%). Camels from Ibra were almost two times more likely to have circulating antibodies of T. evansi than camels from Bidiyah (OR=1.89, CI: 1.591-2.168). Also, the results showed a significant difference between seroprevalence and sex (p=0.023), whereas the age of camels was not (p>0.05). To our knowledge, this is the first research that indicated that T. evansi antibodies were circulating among camels in Oman, and further research needs to be tackled to study the molecular characterization of T. evansi and its prevalence in other animal species. Furthermore, cross-sectional studies of T. evansi from different regions in Oman warrant further investigation.
Growth Model and Forecasting Prices of Some Agricultural Products in Bangladesh
Authors: Hossain Md
Published: September 2021

The aim of this paper was to explore the appropriate deterministic time series model using the latest selection criteria considering the price pattern of onion, garlic and potato products in Bangladesh (January 2000 to December 2016). It appeared from our analysis that the time series data for the prices of potato was first order homogenous stationary but onion and garlic were found to be the second order stationary. Four different forecasting models namely, linear trend model, quadratic trend model, exponential growth model, and S-curve trend model were used to find the best fitted model for the prices of above mentioned products in the Bangladesh. Three accuracy measures such as mean absolute percentage error (MAPE), mean absolute deviation (MAD) and mean squared deviation (MSD) were used for the selection of the best fitted model based on lowest value of forecasting error. Lowest values of these errors indicated a best fitted model. After choosing the best growth model by the latest model selection criteria, prices of selected agricultural commodities were forecasted using the following time-series analysis methods: Simple Exponential Method, Double Exponential Method using the time period from January 2017 to December 2021. The findings of this study would be useful for policy makers, researchers, businessmen as well as producers in order to forecast future prices of these commodities.
Funkcija marketing menadžmenta u organizacijama za obrazovanje odraslih
Authors: Čerkez Anes , Avdagić Emir
Published: September 2021

After adoption of the legal framework in the feld of adult education in Sarajevo Canton, interest of educational institutions for operating in this field is higher and higher. However, due to a very non-stimulating environment and a lack of experience in the
field, there is a huge number of organisations for adult education that need professional and financial support to survive. Therefore, in this paper work we examine the ways in which marketing management function is organised in three successful, intentionally selected, organisations for adult education, as well as how they create their marketing mix and what do they consider as less or more important in that process. At the beginning of the work, the theoretical base of adult education concept and marketing management, necessary for understanding of obtained results of the research, is presented. Later, after
the presentation of methodological framework, we analysed and interpreted the results for each of three defned tasks of the research: determine and describe the type of organisation of marketing management function and the process of marketing decision-making within levels of organisational structure; determine the approach of an organisation in creating single elements of marketing mix through description of main characteristics of each element; and determine opinions of managers towards the importance of every single element of marketing mix for creating positive image of an organisation. In the absence
of appropriate literature that links and explains a relation between these two fields, marketing management and adult education, the work can serve as a guide for adult education organisations in decision-making about the aspects covered by this work.
The Structure of the Pedagogical Speaking in Online Lessons
Authors:   Moscow City University, Jadko Natalya
Published: September 2021

The article considers pedagogical speech as an activity and a tool for the work of a teacher/teacher/business coach (hereinafter referred to as a teacher) to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of classes in an electronic environment. From the standpoint of the methodology of speech as an activity of A. A. Leontiev, the structure of pedagogical speaking in the form of verbal, written, non-verbal components is proposed, as well as its capabilities as a tool for solving pedagogical tasks in the lesson in an electronic environment.
On the Need for Psychologization of the Modern Educational Process
Authors:   Academy of the Ministry of Interior, Boyanova-Minkova Daniela
Published: September 2021

Relying on the theory of generational differences that arises in the United States in the late 20th century and the new scientific field of psychodidactics, this presentation justifies the need for psychologization of modern education. In order for the educational process to be beneficial, it is no longer enough to simply use innovative educational approaches, high technologies and modern learning systems. The need for a radically different type of relationship between teacher and students inside and outside the classroom comes to the fore, which should be built based on a new ethical mutual responsibility, synergy and creative cooperation.
Introduction of Online Language Corpora into Future Translators’ and Interpreters’ Teaching
Authors:   Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education “Tula State University”, Zelenina Elena
Published: September 2021

This paper outlines some benefits from online language corpora use in translators’ and interpreters’ teaching, especially its advantages for developing target language competences, translation competences and scientific research competences of future translators and interpreters. The author shares the results of her five year theoretical and empirical studies in training students to apply online language corpora in doing their language research projects, as well as offers rationalizing contributions to existing pedagogical language corpora applications in university teaching practice. The main resultant outcome of the author’s scientific pedagogical studies has become the Research-Oriented Methodology of Gradual Online Language Corpora Introduction.
The Old Bulgarian Juridical Legacy in the Translations of Petar Odzhakov: Axiological Aspects
Authors:   Institute for Bulgarian Language “Prof. L. Andreychin”, Tsibranska-Kostova Mariyana
Published: September 2021

When understanding the complex social processes in the Principality of Bulgaria at the end of the 19th century, the medieval legal literary-linguistic heritage was realized as a foundation for the creation of an academic style in legal science after the Bulgarian Revival. The article aims to analyze how this occurs in the personal practice of P. Odzhakov, in particular in his selective excerpts from Old Bulgarian laws (1892), how the Bulgarian legal terminology develops from the Middle to the Modern Ages. It focusses on translation decisions of the jurist in comparison with the Greek originals, the Old Bulgarian representatives, as well as other modern languages.
Some aspects of Ricci flow on the 4-sphere
Authors: Chang Sun-Yung Alice , Chen Eric
Published: September 2021

In this paper, on 4-spheres equipped with Riemannian metrics we study some integral conformal invariants, the sign and size of which under Ricci flow characterize the standard 4-sphere. We obtain a conformal gap theorem, and for Yamabe metrics of positive scalar curvature with L^2 norm of the Weyl tensor of the metric suitably small, we establish the monotonic decay of the L^p norm for certain p>2 of the reduced curvature tensor along the normalized Ricci flow, with the metric converging exponentially to the standard 4-sphere.
Planar algebras
Authors: Jones Vaughan
Published: September 2021

We introduce a notion of planar algebra, the simplest example of which is a vector space of tensors, closed under planar contractions. A planar algebra with suitable positivity properties produces a finite index subfactor of a II1 factor, and vice versa.
Smale 17th Problem: Advances and Open Directions
Authors: Cucker Felipe
Published: September 2021

We give an overview of Smale's 17th problem describing the context in whichSmale proposed it, the ideas that led to its solution, and the extensionsand subsequent progress after this solution.
Zmiana genetyczna: ślepa, ukierunkowana, interpretatywna?
Authors: Jablonka Eva , Lamb Marion J.
Published: September 2021

W artykule poruszone zostało zagadnienie pochodzenia zmienności genetycznej. Dwa jej źródła to: mutacje genetyczne i rozmnażanie płciowe. Autorki zasadniczo skupiają się na mutacjach, kwestii rozmnażania płciowego pozostawiając rolę wstępu. Mieszanie genów od nieidentycznych osobników, przekazywanie różnego materiału genetycznego każdemu z potomków oraz rekombinacja genów w procesie crossing-over są podstawowymi skutkami rozmnażania płciowego. Co do mutacji genetycznych, to oprócz całkowicie ślepych zmian genomu oraz w pełni ukierunkowanych reakcji fizjologicznych organizmu, zdaniem autorek, istnieje całe spektrum procesów, które należałoby umieścić gdzieś między dwoma tymi ekstremami. Omówieniu tego trzeciego typu mutacji – nie do końca losowych, ale też nie w pełni zdeterminowanych – poświęcona jest zasadnicza część tekstu.
Elemen Anti Pedofilia Menurut Hadis Perkahwinan Rasulullah SAW Bersama ‘Ā’isha RA
Authors: Usman Abur Hamdi , Nasir Mohd Norzi , Mohd Salleh Norsaleha , Shaharuddin Syarul Azman , Wazir Rosni , Shahabudin Muhammad Fakhrur Razi
Published: September 2021

Underage marriage in modern-day society has gained the attention of many parties and has made an impact on the sociology of the Malaysian society. Marriages involving minors can be linked to numerous issues of child abuse and paedophilia. Some people worry that these children are being exploited by adults for certain reasons. As a result, there have been vicious accusations against the Prophet over the issue of paedophilia through His marriage with ‘Ā’isha RA. Therefore, this article will vindicate such accusations through the Prophet's hadith regarding marriage. Through a qualitative research methodology, anti-paedophilia elements are revealed to have been taught by the Prophet from His marriage with ‘Ā’isha RA. Therefore, to eradicate public misunderstanding on the issue of paedophilia that has been associated with the Prophet’s name, leaders and scholars are tasked with the responsibility of discussing the ideal age limit for a marriage to be deemed appropriate in Malaysia.
ABSTRAK:
Perkahwinan bawah umur mutakhir ini mendapat perhatian dari pelbagai pihak sehingga memberikan impak dalam sosiobudaya masyarakat Malaysia. Hal ini kerana perkahwinan bawah umur dapat dikaitkan dengan isu penganiayaan terhadap kanak-kanak dan pedofilia. Sebahagian pihak merasa bimbang jika kanak-kanak ini dieksploitasi oleh golongan dewasa bagi sesuatu kepentingan. Isunya, terdapat tuduhan jahat terhadap Rasulullah SAW berhubung isu pedofilia menerusi perkahwinan Baginda SAW dengan ‘Ā’isha RA. Justeru, artikel ini menganalisis tuduhan tersebut berdasarkan hadis-hadis berkaitan perkahwinan Nabi SAW. Dengan menggunakan metode kualitatif artikel ini mendapati bahawa terdapat elemen anti pedofilia yang diajarkan oleh Rasulullah SAW melalui perkahwinan Baginda SAW bersama ‘Ā’isha RA. Oleh itu, bagi menghapuskan salah faham masyarakat terhadap isu pedofilia menjadi tanggungjawab pemimpin dan sarjana untuk membincangkan status had umur yang ideal ditetapkan di Malaysia.
Elements of the teacher development system in learning management according to the concept of Education 4.0
Authors: Janpleng Jedsada , Ruangmontri Karn
Published: September 2021

The purpose of this study was to study the elements of the teacher development system in learning management according to the concept of Education 4.0 with a professional learning community process in secondary schools under the Office of the Basic Education Commission by studying the components of the teacher development system in learning management according to the concept of education 4.0 with a professional learning community process from 7 experts, consisting of 1) two people in higher education administration, 2) one person who has a stake in learning management, 3) two school directors, and 4) two teaching specialist teachers. The sample group was obtained by using a specific selection method using the teacher development system component assessment in learning management according to the concept of education 4.0 with a professional learning community process in secondary schools, under the Office of the Basic Education Commission, which is a 5-level rating scale. System Components Teacher development in learning management According to the educational model 4.0 with a professional learning community process in secondary schools, under the Office of the Basic Education Commission, there are 4 main components, 13 subcomponents, namely; 1) The inputs consist of (1) executives, (2) learning management courses, (3) teachers, (4) resources that support learning management. 2) The process consists of (1) Identifying challenging problems, (2) Concept finding stage, (3) Planning and development stage, (4) Testing and evaluation stage, (5) Presenting results to society. 3) Productivity consists of (1) Teachers have knowledge and understanding of learning management, (2) Teachers are competent in learning management. 4) feedback, which consists of (1) reporting on results and (2) improvements, corrections, and developments. And, the experts assess the suitability of the elements at a high and highest level and have consistent opinions on all components..
Significance of Cortical Micro-Infarcts in the Human Brain
Authors: De Reuck Jacques L
Published: September 2021

Cortical micro-infarcts are due to cerebral small vessel disease. In contrast to the arteriosclerotic type of cerebral small vessel disease, cortical micro-infarcts are mainly related and due to cerebral amyloid angiopathy. Alzheimer’s disease is the most frequent neurodegenerative dementia disease associated to cerebral amyloid angiopathy and cortical micro-infarcts. Vascular dementia cannot only be due to lacunar infarcts and ischemic white matter changes, but can also be caused by cortical micro-infarcts. The latter are a frequent cause of vascular dementia and decrease globally the cerebral blood flow.
“Assim Diziam os Antigos”: usos e Métodos da História Oral
Authors: Xavier Filho José Luiz
Published: September 2021

Ao assumir-se como manifestação contemporânea, a história oral mantém vínculo inevitável com o imediato e isso obriga reconhecer o enlace da memória com modos de narrar, estabelecendo vínculos com a identidade do grupo entrevistado e assim remete à construção de comunidades afins. Analisar a comunidade quilombola é fazer uma viagem e se aventurar em suas narrativas, pois, é a através da tradição oral que são preservados os saberes dos seus ancestrais. Essas falas são transmitidas de uma geração para outra, e é assim que chegam aos dias atuais. O nosso objetivo é construir a história do Quilombo Sambaquim, através da valorização e da apropria-ção das narrativas contadas pelos membros da comunidade assim como seu legado histórico, fazendo uma analogia entre o seu passado escravista, a história sobre seus antepassados, e o tempo presente da comunidade, tendo em vista as contribuições estabelecidas na construção da identidade e ancestralidade de seus moradores.
Obezite farkındalığı ve içgörü ölçeği: geçerlilik ve güvenirlik çalışması
Authors: YILMAZ Medine , UYANIK Gülçin , AĞARTIOĞLU KUNDAKÇI Gamze , PAMUK Barış Önder , PAMUK Gülseren
Published: September 2021

Amaç: Obezite Farkındalığı ve İçgörü Ölçeğinin (OFİ Ölçeği) (OASIS: The Obesity Awareness and Insight Scale) Türkçeye ve Türk kültürüne uyarlanarak geçerlilik ve güvenirlik çalışmalarının yapılmasıdır.

Gereç ve yöntem: Metodolojik tipteki bu araştırma bir eğitim ve araştırma hastanesinin endokrinoloji ve metabolizma hastalıkları polikliniğine ile bir eğitim aile sağlığı merkezinde yürütülmüştür. Araştırma örneklemini bu birimlere başvuruda bulunan165 fazla kilolu/obez birey oluşturmuştur. Veriler Görüşme Formu ve “Obezite Farkındalığı ve İçgörü Ölçeği (OFİ)” ile toplanmıştır. Ölçeğin geçerlilik analizleri “Kapsam Geçerlilik İndeksi, Açımlayıcı Faktör Analizi” ile, güvenilirlik analizleri “değişmezlik, iç tutarlılık ve madde toplam puan korelasyonu” ile yapılmıştır.

Bulgular: Bireylerin yaş ortalaması 50,27±16,58 olup, %63,6’sı kadındır. Geçerlilik analizlerinde KMO=0,89, χ2 =468,137; p=0,000’dır. OFİ güçlü iç tutarlılık (Cronbach alpha 0,86), test tekrar test güvenirliği (0,79) göstermiştir. Madde toplam korelasyonu değerleri 0,428-0,746 arasında değişmektedir. Açımlayıcı faktör analizine göre ölçek tek boyutludur. OFİ toplam puan ortalaması 6,87±2,48 olup, bireylerin obezite farkındalıklarının ortanın üstünde olduğu belirlenmiştir.

Sonuç: Obezite Farkındalığı ve İçgörü Ölçeği, fazla kilolu/ obez bireylerin obezite farkındalıklarını belirlemek amacıyla kullanılabilecek geçerli ve güvenilir bir ölçme aracıdır.
A meta-analysis of the effects of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation on aphasia rehabilitation in stroke patients
Authors: Gholami Mehrnaz , Pourbaghi Noushin , Taghvatalab Samaneh
Published: September 2021

Background & Objective: Aphasia—acquired loss of the ability to understand or express language—is a common and debilitating neurological consequence of stroke. Evidence suggests that transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) can signiﬁcantly improve language outcomes in patients with aphasia. Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) has been reported to improve naming in chronic stroke patients with nonﬂuent aphasia since 2005.
Methods: We conducted a systematic review and meta-analyses of TMS treatment studies in patients with aphasia. Eight electronic databases (PubMed, Medline, Embase, Scopus, ScienceDirect, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Journals@ Ovid, and clinicaltrials.gov) were searched for articles. Relevant studies were further evaluated and studies that met inclusion criteria were reviewed. We included studies if were: randomized controlled blinded clinical trials, meta-analyses or crossover designs of rTMS alone or with speech therapy or any other therapy tested with rTMS. Standard mean difference (SMD) for changes in picture naming accuracy was estimated.
Results: The literature search yielded 423 studies. Fifty articles were further evaluated to be included. Eleven met all inclusion criteria and were chosen for review. Eleven eligible studies involving 301 stroke patients were identiﬁed in this meta-analysis. Further analyses demonstrated prominent effects for the naming subtest (SMD = 1.26, 95% CI = 0.80 to 1.71, P=0.01), with heterogeneity (I2 = 69.101%). The meta-analysis continued to show that there was a statistically signiﬁcant effect of rTMS compared with sham rTMS on the severity of aphasia. None of the patients from the 11 included articles reported adverse effects from rTMS.
Conclusions: There are some strong studies evaluating the efﬁcacy of rTMS in stroke patients but further research is required to fully establish the usefulness of this treatment. This meta-analysis indicates a clinically positive effect of rTMS with or without speech and language therapy (SLT) for patients with aphasia following stroke in overall language function and expressive language, including naming, repetition, writing, and comprehension. Low-frequency (1 Hz) rTMS over the unaffected hemisphere is effective and compatible with the concept of interhemispheric inhibition. Moreover, the treatment of 1 Hz rTMS for patients with aphasia after stroke was safe.
Reliability Assessment of Distribution Sys-tem Using Analytical Method: A Case Study of Debre Berhan Distribution Network
Authors:   Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Hawassa University, Hawassa, Ethiopia, Anteneh Degarege
Published: September 2021

Electric power delivers a predicable per condition for the technological, economic and political development of any countries and it is vital for each individual. Power outage is serious problem in Ethiopia at the whole of distribution network. This is due to most interruptions are frequently and much time service restoration, that is why most customers of Ethiopia their day to day activities highly affected and they are strongly complain to Ethiopia electric utility. But this power outage affected the cost of customer and Ethiopian utility. Power system is to provide an adequate and security electrical addressing to its demands as economically as alternative with reasonable level of reliability. Most electrical power distribution system reliability is one of the major issues for the demands. Reliability is the chance that a network or components done their assigned task for a given period of time under the working time stumbled upon during its anticipated lifetime. Most of developing country including Ethiopia electric power distribution network has received considerably less of the attention to reliability designing and evaluation than have generating and transmitting systems. Now a day life is directly or indirectly depends on electric power so that utility should deliver reliable power every day for 24 hours and each year for 8760 hours to satisfy human needs and to perform their works as much as possible with less economy.
Relationship between Disaster Knowledge Level and Disaster Management Readiness Nurse at Gianyar PSC 119
Authors: Susila I Made Dwie Pradnya
Published: September 2021

ABSTRACT

               

Nurses who work at the Public Safety Center (PSC) 119 need to have knowledge and disaster management readiness.. Knowledge is the main factor and is the key to preparedness. Preparedness is one part of the disaster management process and in the concept of disaster that is developing now, the importance of preparedness is one of the important elements of prevention activities that are pro-active in disaster risk reduction, prior to the occurrence of a disaster. The purpose of this study was to find out the relationship between the level of disaster knowledge and disaster management readiness nurses in Gianyar PSC 119.

This study uses a correlation research design, with a total sample of 39 people. Sampling technique by non probability sampling, namely total sampling. The instrument for collecting data is using a knowledge questionnaire about disasters and disaster management readiness. Data were analyzed using the Spearman Rho test.

The level of knowledge about disasters in nurses was mostly categorized as sufficient, namely as many as 20 respondents (51.3%). The readiness of disaster management in nurses was mostly categorized as moderate, namely as many as 20 respondents (51.3%). The results of the Spearman Rho test obtained a value of p = 0.001 and a value of r = 0.528, so it can be concluded that there was a relationship between the level of disaster knowledge and disaster management readiness nurses in Gianyar PSC 119, with a medium correlation strength. It is recommended to nurses to increase disaster management knowledge and readiness.
Urgensi Leadership Dalam Manajemen Pendidikan Islam
Authors: Kuncoro Irfan
Published: September 2021

Artikel ini membahas tentang urgensi leadership dengan skills yang harus dimiliki serta kemampuan manajemen dalam pendidikan Islam. Artikel ini menggunakan analisis deskriptif kualitatif terhadap obyek pembahasan dengan memanfaatkan sumber-sumber referensi tentang tema terkait dan menggunakan metode library research. Artikel ini beragumen bahwasannya leadership sangat dibutuhkan pada Lembaga Pendidikan Islam saat ini, dimana leadership yang dimaksud harus memiliki skills visioner, resiko personal, peka, wawasan luas, kharisma, komunikatif, teladan, dan tidak ego. Selanjutnya dengan manajemen yang bagus dimana manajemen yang dimaksud ialah seni dalam menyelesaikan projek, kegiatan dengan sebuah kerjasama yang epik serta memahami  apa yang ingin dikerjakan dan kemudian mengerjakannya dengan cara yang efektif dan efesien. Oleh karena ini pada artikel ini menawarkan idealitas leadership dengan manajemen Pendidikan Islam yang bagus dalam membentuk generasi emas dimasa datang.
 
Kata kunci: Leadership, Manajemen, Pendidikan Islam.
Artificial Intelligence in Cancer Research
Authors:   Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow-226014, India, Kishore Chandra , Bhadra Priyanka ,   Medical Device Company, Kolkata, India
Published: September 2021

The analytical power of artificial intelligence can revolutionize the field of cancer research, diagnosis, and treatment by analyzing the huge raw data available in biomedical science. In this review, we have discussed current challenges, development, and future perspectives of artificial intelligence in cancer research.
The Use of Modal Auxiliary Verbs among Selected Pre-Service Students at A South African Rural University
Authors: Luvuno Monica Dudu , Ajani Oluwatoyin Ayodele
Published: September 2021

This study was conducted at a university based in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The purpose of the study was to determine if the explicit instruction of selected grammar aspect, modal auxiliary verbs, improved students’ ability to write English. The study was qualitative in nature and a case study design was adopted. The focus was in relation to a sample of 80 student teachers who were randomly selected in 2016 in the Faculty of Education. 40 participants were randomly assigned into experimental and control groups. For the experimental group, training lasted six weeks. Both groups were made to write similar essays and those essays were marked focusing on the students’ ability to use modal auxiliary verbs. The study’s findings revealed that the experimental group performed better than those in the control group in the use of modal auxiliary verbs. Based on the findings, the study recommended explicit grammar instruction in all the students’ level of study in order to overcome the challenges they have in writing English. Thus, time should be created to ascertain that adequate explicit grammar lessons are offered to all pre-service teachers at the university.
Nurse educators’ perceptions of their own self-leadership: An explorative qualitative inquiry
Authors: Matahela Vhothusa Edward
Published: September 2021

Background and objective: Organisations, including academic institutions, are moving away from the traditional top-down command and control leadership styles to a focus on internal leadership (self-leadership) of staff. In the absence of traditional external leadership, individuals with self-leadership skills and qualities can make smart decisions to achieve organisational success. Despite the availability of literature studies on nurses’ self-leadership, there is a dearth of studies addressing self-leadership in nurse educators. It is imperative that a study exploring nurse educators' perceptions regarding their self-leadership be conducted to achieve a comprehensive understanding of the phenomenon. This would assist in identifying the role that stakeholders play in creating an enabling academic environment that promotes the development, the practice, and supportive interventions of self-leadership. This study sought to explore and describe the perceptions of nurse educators regarding their self-leadership and how this can be facilitated in a nursing education institution (NEI) context.Methods: A qualitative, exploratory, and descriptive research design was used to provide an in-depth exploration of the perceptions of nurse educators regarding their self-leadership in an NEI setting.  Four semi-structured focus group interviews were conducted with purposively selected nurse educators, and audiotaped until data saturation resulted. The researcher and an independent coder analysed the data using Tesch protocols on thematic analysis. Lincoln and Guba’s strategies were used to achieve trustworthiness.Results: Two themes emerged, namely: nurse educators’ perceptions of self-leadership; and the facilitation of self-leadership in nurse educators.Conclusions: The nurse educators mirrored themselves as leaders in action and are aware of the importance of their engagement in self-leadership activities in learning and teaching. Facilitating self-leadership within nurse educators was perceived to be the responsibility of individual nurse educators, and to a certain extent their colleagues, and that of the institutional management team.
Immigrant students in the Chilean school system: Interculturality and inclusion
Authors: Vollrath Ma. Antonia
Published: September 2021

According to current estimates, there are 244 million migrants worldwide, corresponding to 3.3% of the world’s population. In the Americas, the number of migrants increased by 36% during the year 2015. The purpose of this bibliographic study was to explore and describe the state of the art of social inclusion of immigrant students in the Chilean school system. The method in this article was a review of scientific evidence updated out in the main databases available MedLine and The Cochranre Library Plus (PubMed, Lilacs, Scielo, EBSCO, Google Scholar), without date restriction, in Spanish, Portuguese and English. There were no restrictions regarding the type of study, without a date limit), 62 articles were selected. The increase of the foreign population in short periods of time exposes the migrant population to difficulties such as living in disorganization, and the need to adapt to the culture and customs of the host society, as well as traumatic events like abuse, discrimination, difficulties in access to health, educational and social services, lack of support networks and social articulation, which can have an impact on the physical and mental health of migrant populations.  In Chile, it is still necessary to work to achieve intercultural education; indigenous people are still related to bilingual intercultural education. In conclussion, the diversity is a natural fact, therefore in this context it is suggested to create a vision of a culture of relations between diverse groups. Likewise, topics such as nationalism, identity, institutionalized attitudes of discrimination, xenophobia and racism, that still exist in the national culture, should be addressed.
Split-Thickness Skin Grafting: A Primer for Orthopaedic Surgeons
Authors: Taylor Benjamin C. , Triplet Jacob J. , Wells Mark
Published: September 2021

Soft-tissue defects pose a unique challenge to the treating orthopaedic surgeon. Such defects are commonly encountered after orthopaedic injuries or infection, and the management of these wounds varies significantly. Skin grafting has gained popularity in the management of such soft-tissue defects due to its ability to provide coverage, re-epithelialize, and have a relatively high success rate. One of the most frequently used types of skin graft in orthopaedics is the split-thickness skin graft (STSG). Understanding the proper indications, technique, and management of the STSG foreshadows its success or failure. This review focuses on the indications, technique, alternatives, and complications surrounding the utilization of the STSG in the management of orthopaedic injuries.
Evaluation of Students’ Remote Learning Experience of Learning Arabic as a Second Language During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Almelhes Sultan
Published: September 2021

The emergence of the Covid-19 global pandemic was followed by restrictions on social contact and interaction. Online remote learning was implemented all levels of school and universities in Saudi Arabia. In tertiary education, where Arabic is taught as a second language (ASL) with extensive interaction between the teacher and students, remote learning has specific advantages and disadvantages. This study aimed to investigate the success of remote learning, its influence upon learners’ attitudes, and its potential difficulties in implementation. Quantitative research was conducted on a sample of 236 students who had combined experiences of offline and online study during 2020 in their second semester at the Arabic Language Institute for Non-Native Speakers’. An online survey was administered consisting of three domains: students’ satisfaction with remote learning, obstacles faced, and students’ perceptions towards evaluation; students’ responses were measured using a Likert scale. The results demonstrated that there was hesitation about student satisfaction, as the result was moderate in general. Moreover, the study revealed difficulties included internet connection issues, the access and availability of remote learning, insufficiency in personal expression, and difficulties with technological devices. The results also showed that the students were dissatisfied regarding to the evaluation and assessment methods used in remote learning.
Fatores críticos do processo de planejamento estratégico de empresas juniores
Authors: Paula Raphael Alves de , Antunes Luiz Guilherme Rodrigues , Abreu Arlete Aparecida de
Published: September 2021

Objective: The research aims to identify which critical factors influence the strategic planning process, implementation and control in junior firms’ strategic planning.Methodology/approach: The study has a qualitative, descriptive approach, using multiple cases studies method, which examined seven junior firms. As a selection criterion, the accessibility and the snowball sampling technique were used. As data collection, it was applied semi-structured interviews. As a plan of analysis, it was considered Bardin’s assumptions (2016). Lastly, to a greater reliability of the study it was performed the researchers triangulation in both process of data collecting and analysis.Main results: The results point out 28 categories subdivided in difficulty and advantage of the planning process, implementation and control of strategic planning. However, only 11 were considered critical.Originality/Relevance: as originality, the result discusses the strategic process performed by junior firms, that is considered here as organizational entities, which, according to Bervager and Visentini (2016) it has not yet been researched.Theoretical contribution: As a theoretical contribution to junior firms, this study progresses in understanding these institutions as organizational entities, especially if the business theory presented in different courses is put into practice.Social and management contributions: The research has potential contributions to beginning junior firms that want to develop its practices in strategic planning, as well as connected institutions such as junior’s movement and national association.
Cheminformatics Applied to Analytical Pyrolysis of Lignocellulosic Materials
Authors: Reyes-Rivera Jorge
Published: September 2021

Pyrolysis-Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry has been used to characterize a wide variety of polymers. The main objective is to infer the attributes of materials in relation to their chemical composition. Applications of this technique include the development of new improved materials in the industry. Furthermore, due to the growing interest in biorefinery, it has been used to study plant biomass (lignocellulose) as a renewable energy source. This chapter describes a procedure for characterization and classification of polymeric materials using analytical pyrolysis and cheminformatics. Application of omics tools for spectral deconvolution/alignment and compound identification/annotation on the Py-GC/MS chromatograms is also described. Statistical noise is generated by production of numerous small uninformative compounds during pyrolysis. Such noise is reduced by cheminformatics here detailed and this facilitate the interpretation of results. Furthermore, some inferences made by comparison of the identified compounds to those annotated with a biological role in specialized databases are exemplified. This cheminformatic procedure has allowed to characterize in detail, and classify congruently, different lignocellulosic samples, even using different Py-GC/MS equipment. This method can also be applied to characterize other polymers, as well as to make inferences about their structure, function, resistance and health risk based on their chemical composition.
Small Molecule Drugs for Treatment of Alzheimer’s Diseases Developed on the Basis of Mechanistic Understanding of the Serotonin Receptors 4 and 6
Authors: Uldahl Jansen Charlotte , M. Qvortrup Katrine
Published: September 2021

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia affecting millions of people worldwide and currently, the only possible treatment is the use of symptomatic drugs. Therefore, there is a need for new and disease-modifying approaches. Among the numbers of biological targets which are today explored in order to prevent or limit the progression of AD, the modulation of serotonin receptors the subtype 4 and 6 receptors (5-HT4R and 5-HT6R) has received increasing attention and has become a promising target for improving cognition and limit the amyloid pathology through modulation of the neurotransmitter system. A large number of publications describing the development of ligands for these serotonin receptors have emerged, and their pharmaceutical potential is now quite evident. However, 5-HT4R and 5-HT6R functionality is much more complex than initially defined. This chapter describes recent advances in the understanding of this modulation as well as the medicinal chemistry efforts towards development of selective 5-HT4R or 5-HT6R ligands.
Varietal Wealth ofPrunusSpecies
Authors: Kumar Amit , Kumar Sharma Mahendra , Farooq Wani Tajamul , Sharma Anil , Nyorak Gepu
Published: September 2021

Genus Prunus includes all the stone fruits (peach, nectarine, plum, apricot, almond and cherry) comprise around 98 species and classified under three subgenera namely: Amygdalus (peaches, nectraine and almonds), Prunophora (plums and apricots) and Cerasus (cherries). Genus Prunus have attained a prime position among all the temperate fruit crops as delicious edible drupe, and many species have ornamental values as well. Major species of importance are Prunus persica (peach), Prunus armeniaca (apricot), Prunus salicina (Japanese plum), Prunus domestica (European plum), Prunus americana (American plum), Prunus avium (Sweet cherry), Prunus cerasus (Sour cherry), Prunus dulcis (almond), Prunus ceracifera (Cherry plum), Prunus mira (Behmi), Prunus cerasoides (Wild Himalayan cherry), Prunus mahaleb (Mahaleb cherry) etc. Interspecific hybrids namely: plumcots, pluots and apriums also produce very delicious edible fruits. Commercial cultivars of different stone fruits are J H Hale, Cresthaven, Flordasun, Florda Prince, Elberta, Glohaven, July Elberta, Redhaven, Kanto 5, Sun Haven etc. of peaches, Fantasia, Mayfire, Red Gold, Snow Queen etc. belongs to nectarine, Turkey, Charmagz, Perfection, St. Ambroise, Royal, New Castle etc. are apricots, Santa Rosa, Black Beauty, Kelsey, Green Gage, Methley, Satsuma, Frontier, Burbank etc. are plums, Regina, Burlat, Lapins, Kordia, Stella, Bing, Van, Black Heart, Compact Lambert, Compact Stella etc. are cherries, and California Paper Shell, IXL, Mission, Nonpareil, Drake, Ne Plus Ultra, Pranyaj, Merced etc. are almonds.
Emergence of Ketamine as a Rapid Acting Antidepressant: Mechanistic Insights and Future Directions
Authors: Singh Atamjit , Mohinder Singh Bedi Preet
Published: September 2021

Ketamine is a phencyclidine derivative and N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor antagonist, widely popular as a dissociative anesthetic. Its use as an anesthetic in humans was progressively fallen out due to its associated adverse effects and the emergence of newer and safer anesthetics. In recent few decades, various reports related to its efficacy in the treatment of resistant depression with anti-suicidal potential draw significant attention from researchers around the globe. The rapid clinical effect of ketamine within hours as compared to traditional antidepressants that take several weeks makes it a hot topic in antidepressant research. Studies conducted in the recent past suggest its mechanism of action through glutamate modulation via receptors like NMDA, AMPA as well as downregulation of BDNF etc. This chapter will shed light on the various mechanisms of ketamine related to antidepressant activity. Along with that its pharmacokinetics, toxicology and ongoing clinical trials will also be discussed.
Comparison of Intraoperative Infusion of Remifentanil Versus Fentanyl on Pain Management in Patients Undergoing Spine Surgery: A Double Blinded Randomized Clinical Trial
Authors: Shariat Moharari Reza , Shahinpour Shervin , Saeedi Negin , Sahraei Elaheh , Najafi Atabak , Etezadi Farhad , Khajavi Mohamadreza , Ahmadi Ayat , Pourfakhr Pejman
Published: September 2021

Background: Remifentanil is an ultra-short-acting opioid which facilitates hemodynamic management. However, there are concerns about postoperative Remifentanil hyperalgesia because of its potent fast onset and offset. Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine visual analog scale (VAS), postoperative pain, and morphine used in two groups after spine surgery. Methods: In this randomized clinical trial study, 60 patients aged 18 - 60 years old, according to the American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) I - II, who underwent spinal canal stenosis or scoliosis surgery, were divided into two groups. In the control group, patients received 0.07 - 0.1 µg/kg/h intraoperative Fentanyl infusion, and in the intervention group 0.1 - 0.2 µg/kg/min remifentanil was infused during the surgery. Both groups received 15 mg/kg intravenous Acetaminophen 20 minutes before the end of the surgery. Postoperative pain score and morphine consumption were measured 6, 12, 24, and 48 hours after discharge from the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU). Results: During the first 12 hours, VAS and morphine consumption were significantly higher in remifentanil group (P < 0.001). However, no significant difference was found between the two groups in morphine consumption 12 - 48 hours after surgery. Conclusions: These findings suggest that Remifentanil infusion during surgery may increase postoperative pain. Also, VAS and morphine consumption were higher during the first 12 hours.