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CARACTERÍSTICAS GERAIS DOS PRINCIPAIS SOLOS DA REGIÃO SEMIÁRIDA
Authors: Holanda Leite Maria José de
Published: October 2022

Os solos localizados em regiões semiáridas e áridas foram, por muito tempo, considerados inviáveis para agricultura e, consequentemente, à margem do aproveitamento econômico. Porém, grande parte da população humana precisa que eles sejam incorporados ao processo produtivo. O Semiárido tropical brasileiro apresenta uma variedade de paisagens e de ambientes que devem ser destacados como uma das características mais marcantes da região, o que dificulta generalizações na discussão de vários temas, incluindo os solos. Diante desta complexidade de paisagens, deve-se considerar que o solo, a vegetação e o clima coexistem num equilíbrio dinâmico, que pode ser alterado pela mudança do uso do solo. O conhecimento atual dos solos é um elemento importante para gerenciar o recurso água, expressar o potencial genético das espécies, minimizar a degradação dos recursos naturais e maximizar o potencial do fator clima, atuando como um componente de transformação, de reorganização e de sustentação das atividades econômicas, sociais e culturais no espaço rural.  O solo não se resume apenas às suas partículas minerais, mas sim, a um conjunto composto de minerais, químicos, matéria orgânica, organismos vivos, água e ar, cujo equilíbrio é essencial para processos vitais e reflete no potencial produtivo e na sustentabilidade agrícola. É de fundamental importância elaborar uma descrição dos principais solos da região semiárida, incluindo informações mineralógicas aspectos químicos e físicos, morfológicos, abordando aspectos de classificação, potencialidades, limitações e fertilidade. Também, é importante enfatizar o complexo de causas e efeitos da transformação dos padrões de qualidade do solo influenciado pelo manejo.
THE EXTENT TO WHICH NEWS DIRECTORS AT THE JORDAN RADIO AND TELEVISION CORPORATION ADHERE TO INTERNATIONAL MEDIA STANDARDS AND THE EFFECT OF THAT ON THE ACCURACY OF THE MEDIA NEWS
Authors: Abdullah AlBreizat Ibrahim Mohammad , Almahallawi Wesam , A. Rahman Suria Hani , Awais Ihab
Published: October 2022

The study aimed to reveal the extent to which news directors at the Jordan Radio and Television Corporation adhere to international media standards and its impact on the accuracy of the media news. The presence of an average level in the extent to which news directors at the Jordan Radio and Television Corporation adhere to international media standards. The existence of a correlation between the extent of the commitment of news directors in the Jordan Radio and Television Corporation to international media standards and the accuracy of the media news. The existence of statistically significant differences at the level of statistical significance (? = 0.05) in the impact of the commitment of news directors in the Jordan Radio and Television Corporation to international media standards on the accuracy of the media news due to demographic variables. In light of the results, a number of recommendations were made, most notably: the need to pay attention to training news directors in the Radio and Television Corporation, to adhere to international standards in television and radio output, to create a positive impact on the accuracy of media news.
SEXTING AMONG CHILDREN: DIFFERENCES IN LAW BETWEEN MALAYSIAN, ENGLISH, AND AMERICAN LAWS
Authors: Abdul Shukor Syahirah , Osman Noor Dzuhaidah
Published: October 2022

The recent case of Sugarbook has sparked concerns among the public who are worried about young girls using applications on the Internet. Risky behaviors and worrying trends make online Internet users vulnerable to danger. Risky behaviors exhibited by youth such as distributing sexually explicit images and sharing sexually provocative photographs will not only expose them to danger but also be regarded as contravening the laws. There are also reported cases of revenge pornography among teenagers in local media. Despite the lack of research on this new trend of communication among children and young people in Malaysia, daily local newspapers have released worrying news of how relationships built on the Internet can turn into tragedies for innocent young people, especially teenagers and children. This paper discusses the possible meaning of sexting, the current laws, and the reported cases on sexting, particularly those captured in Malaysian media. This paper used secondary data and information gathered from articles in refereed journals to understand the legal differences between Malaysia and other jurisdictions, namely the USA and the UK. This paper suggests that besides the importance of educating youth to create legal awareness regarding proper use of the Internet, there is an urgent need to revisit the relevant legislations and practices on the governance of sexting in order to protect children and teenagers.
VIRTUAL RAPPORT WITH EXPRESSIONS OF GRATITUDE IN RESPONDING ONLINE REVIEWS
Authors: Ly Wen Taw , Paramasivam Shamala , Libert Alan , Moskovsky Christo , Darmi Ramiza , Jalaluddin Ilyana
Published: October 2022

The development of web-based technologies has increased the popularity of an online type of word-of-mouth, known as electronic word-of-mouth (eWOM). With the proliferation of online platforms, online reviews as eWOM have significantly influenced consumers’ purchase decisions in various industries. Given that eWOM can be immensely influential in businesses, engaging in digital platforms is crucial in rapport building with customers. Responding to online reviews can have a positive impact on both customer relationships and online reputation management. Expressing gratitude can create rapport and build trust with customers as a sense of appreciation can be kindled. Building on Spencer-Oatey’s Rapport Management Model, this study examines expressing gratitude strategies in the hotel responses to positive online reviews on TripAdvisor. Using purposeful sampling, particularly intensity sampling, the hotel responses were collected from Malaysian five-, four- and three-star hotels, which are situated in popular tourist destinations. The study findings show that four-star hotels accounted for the highest frequency of expressing gratitude strategies, followed by five- and three-star hotels. The five- and four-star hotels tend to vary their expressing gratitude strategies. It was also found that there was a significant relationship between the hotel star rating categories, the strategies of gratitude expression and lexical choice in those strategies. This study will establish an understanding of digital rapport management strategies from a linguistic perspective.
POST-INDEPENDENCE DISILLUSIONMENT, PARANOIA, AND XENOPHOBIC VIOLENCE IN SUSAN KIGULI’S SELECTED POEMS
Authors: Abdullahi Nafiu , Ali Termizi Arbaayah , Jujar Singh Hardev Kaur , Mohd Amin Hasyimah
Published: October 2022

This paper investigates xenophobia in selected poems by Susan Kiguli using psychoanalytic theory in post-independence Uganda. In order to explore the issue of xenophobia in Kiguli's selected poems, the study identified and analyzed three poems from the collection titled Home Floats in the Distance (2012). This was done in order to analyze the issue of xenophobia in Uganda, which has been identified as a post-independence disillusionment. As a direct consequence of this disillusionment, the people have gotten frustrated, and as a result, they have focused their rage on the defenseless immigrants who are now residing in the country. The notion of "institutionalized xenophobia" was also investigated as part of the study, as past governments are culpable of the heinous act. The study that was carried out analyzed Kiguli's portrayal of xenophobia in the poems that are being examined for this study through the lens of Melanie Klein's concept of the paranoid-schizoid position. This was done in order to better understand the scope of the problem. The current study has concluded that the issue of xenophobia is psychologically motivated rather than economic as put forward by the previous studies. The study looked into the issue of xenophobia as a post-independence issue in Uganda during military rule.
A MARXIST STUDY OF ADVERTISEMENTS IN THE BRITISH NORTH BORNEO HERALD
Authors: Abdul Rahim Anis Abdul Rahim , Pakri Mohamad Rashidi
Published: October 2022

Now known as Sabah, North Borneo was under the British administration from 1881 until 1963. The British North Borneo Herald was published by The British North Borneo (Chartered) Company and circulated from 1883 until 1941. This study discussed the relationship between advertising, consumerism, and text production by utilising The British North Borneo Herald advertisements. Thirty-four advertisements, published between 1937-1941, were selected based on four criteria: the advertisements must have both visual and body copy; the advertisements were selected from the last five years of The British North Borneo Herald publication; the products advertised were originated from Britain and its allies, and the advertisements chosen promote essential and luxury products. A Marxist analysis, derived from Eagleton’s Materialist Criticism (1978), was utilised for this study. The discussion also includes a discourse on postcolonialism. There are three categories of needs and desires capitalised by the advertisers observed in the advertisements, which are health, lifestyle and relationship. The analysis also revealed that the components of ideology (General Ideology, Authorial Ideology, and Aesthetic Ideology) shape the content of advertisements. Besides that, the findings also exposed the imbalance relationship between the coloniser and the colonised as the colonised were marginalised in and from the colonial advertisements. Therefore, this discussion on advertising, consumerism and the production of text illustrated how advertising works in disseminating consumerist ideology in colonial North Borneo.
SYMPOSIUM REPORT: MALAYSIAN ASSOCIATION OF APPLIED LINGUISTICS (MAAL) SYMPOSIUM ON “HOW TO MAKE PEER FEEDBACK WORK”
Authors: Xie Xiao , Nimehchisalem Vahid
Published: October 2022

The authors co-chaired this symposium, entitled How to Make Peer Feedback Work and hosted online by the Malaysian Association of Applied Linguistics (MAAL) on 1 September 2022. The speakers, Juuso Henrik Nieminen (Assistant Professor, University of Hong Kong), James Wood (Associate Teaching Professor, Seoul National University), Wei Wei (Associate Professor, Macao Polytechnic University), Tingting Liu (PhD candidate, Nanyang Technological University), and Vahid Aryadoust (Associate Professor, Nanyang Technological University) delivered enlightening presentations to over 50 participants, in turn, discussing topics related to authentic assessment, dialogic peer screencast feedback, self-efficacy, teacher video feedback, and gender and academic major bias in relation to peer assessment.
Expression and Subcellular Localization of Endocannabinoid System in Primary Interstitial Glandular Cells In Situ of Mice Ovary
Authors: Kamnate Anussara
Published: October 2022

Endocannabinoid synthesizing 2-AG and cannabinoid receptors have been reported in some organ of reproductive system and in oocyte of ovary, but little is known about the expression and subcellular localization of CB1 and DAGL-α in interstitial gland tissue of mouse ovary. The aim of this study was to explain the differential distribution of endocannabinoid system in interstitial glandular cell of mouse ovary. The CB1 and DAGL-α-immunoreactivities were detected within cells, which are consisted of smaller mitochondria with non-tubular cristae and fewer lipid droplets within the interstitial glands. Their immunoreactivities were localized in association with small vesicle clustering dispersed throughout the cytoplasm. The identity of the immunoreactive cells within interstitial glands were showed a possibility of co-existence of CB1 and DAGL-α in steroidogenic cells and autocrine or paracrine exertion of eCB signaling as well as involvement of eCB signaling in regulation of cell differentiation were discussed.

HIGHLIGHTS

2-arachidonoyl glycerol (2-AG, endocannabinoid)-synthesizing enzyme (DAGL-α) and its receptor CB1 localize to primary interstitial glandular cells of mice

The first time of study for DAGL isozymes a co-localize with CB1 in interstitial glandular cells by Immuno-DAB-electron-microscopy. The new knowledge represents DAGL isozymes a and CB1 locate in the intracellular vesicles. This suggests that 2-AG by DAGL-α and CB1 receptor had co-existence its function through paracrine/autocrine released, as already known in oocyte, neurons and some other cells

The distribution of DAGL isozymes a and CB1 in the interstitial gland tissues suggests that eCBs signaling molecules may be plays unique functions in steroidogenesis

GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT
Rapid and Sensitive Determination of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Green Tea Samples by Dispersive Liquid-Liquid Microextraction Coupled to High-Performance Liquid Chromatography-Diode Array Detection
Authors: Hanapi Nor Suhaila Mohamad , Amraa Syaura Azmi , Anis Ahmad Lutfi , Zaini Nurzaimah , Ibrahim Wan Nazihah Wan , Bonnia Noor Najmi
Published: October 2022

A rapid and sensitive dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction (DLLME) has been developed for the extraction of selected polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), namely phenanthrene (PHE) and fluoranthene (FLA) in green tea beverage samples. The extracted PAHs were separated and determined by using high-performance liquid chromatography diode array detection (HPLC-DAD). An experimental design using response surface methodology (RSM) and central composite design (CCD) was performed to evaluate the interactive effects of the 2 most significant parameters, namely extraction time and sample pH. The optimal conditions were sample pH of 6.5 with 1.25 min extraction time. The analysis of variance (ANOVA) showed that the most influential parameter was the extraction time. The predicted values were obtained in good agreement with the actual value (R2 ≥ 0.9086). Under the optimal extraction conditions, the method demonstrated acceptable linearity (R2  ≥ 0.9996) over a concentration range (10 - 1,000 µg L−1) for different PAHs. The limits of detection and quantifications were in the range of (4 - 10 µg L−1) and (18 - 50 µg L−1), respectively. Good analytes recovery (102 - 110  %) and excellent precision level with relative standard deviations (RSD %, n = 3) were obtained between 1.53 and 4.52 %. The method was successfully applied to the analysis of spiked green tea beverage samples. The proposed method is rapid, reliable, sensitive, and environmentally friendly for the detection of PAHs.

HIGHLIGHTS

A more efficient sample preparation method is required to measure interferences and enrich target analysis of PAHs residues in green tea, as existing methods are time-consuming, significant tendency to form emulsions, consume large volumes of solvents, and involve disposal of toxic or flammable chemicals

Dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction (DLLME) method coupled with a high-performance liquid chromatography diode array detector (HPLC-DAD) was developed for the analysis of selective PAHs, namely fluoranthene (FLA) and phenanthrene (PHE) in green tea beverage samples

RSM optimized DLLME parameters based on CCD, and the optimal conditions used during the analysis of PHE and FLA in the green tea samples extracted the non-polar PHE and FLA with good sensitivity. The procedure was simple, rapid, sensitive, and minimized the consumption of organic solvent

GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT
O “João Gilberto” no palco do patrimônio cultural: sexualidade, gênero e cor/raça nos bastidores do teatro em Juazeiro da Bahia
Authors: Gomes Varjão João Victtor
Published: October 2022

O Centro de Cultura João Gilberto, localizado em Juazeiro da Bahia, foi inaugurado em 1986 e é o principal espaço artístico em funcionamento na cidade. Ao longo dos anos, o espaço se tornou importante local de sociabilidade de jovens, principalmente, LGBTQI+ e negros em situação de baixa renda. Defende-se, neste artigo, que o Centro de Cultura João Gilberto pode ser interpretado como um “patrimônio cultural” relacionado a pessoas que são atravessadas por esses marcadores sociais da diferença, especificamente, sexualidade, gênero, raça/cor e território. Nesse sentido, explora-se etnograficamente a relação especial entre o “João Gilberto” e os artistas da região, buscando demonstrar a maneira particular que essas pessoas dão sentido, relacionam-se e se constroem no espaço minoritário.
Arte e política à revelia do patrimônio: fagulhas de uma cartografia (fugidia) das manadas de dissidentes sexuais e desobedientes de gênero do Brasil
Authors: Gomes Kevin
Published: October 2022

Tomando como aporte teórico, poético e político uma certa ciência social minoritária, o pensamento negro-travesti radical e a filosofia da diferença, busco mais compartilhar sussurros e fagulhas do que oferecer respostas neste texto. Trata-se de um estudo (precário) acerca da pesquisa que tenho desenvolvido em direção à tese de doutoramento. Primeiramente, compartilho brevemente meu argumento de que o sexo/gênero moderno/colonial é um circuito de afetos que reduz a subjetividade à experiência do sujeito identitário. Em seguida, argumento em favor da pesquisa do que chamo de manadas dissidentes sexuais e desobedientes de gênero, e como suas estratégias poético-políticas de sobrevivência se dão à revelia do Entendimento, fugindo de toda captura. Concluo compartilhando algumas pistas para tal pesquisa e sobre os limites da captura representacional e da política patrimonialista.
Teachers' Views on Teaching Mathematics to Hearing Impaired Students in the Distance Education: A qualitative study in Turkey & Romania
Authors: ATIŞ Davut , DOĞANER Emine Şenay
Published: October 2022

As a result of the long-term restrictions due to the Covid 19 epidemic, face-to-face education has been switched to distance education. In distance education, some differences have been made in the course contents, teaching materials, and measurement and evaluation processes, and the process has been tried to be appropriately managed. However, it was found that most of these studies did not include students with special education needs, such as the deaf and hard of hearing. This research aims to examine teachers' opinions about teaching mathematics to deaf and hard-of-hearing students in the distance education period. The study was designed according to the case study, one of the qualitative research methods. The study group consisted of 17 teachers working in Turkey and Romania. Data were collected through semi-structured interview forms from teachers selected by the criterion sampling method and were subjected to content analysis. In the data obtained from the analysis, distance education tools are seen as a necessity of the age rather than a necessity. Nonetheless, some infrastructure deficiencies, digital materials increase motivation, and distance measurement and evaluation applications cause stress in students. In light of the findings, it is recommended to plan the Mathematics lessons according to the disability groups of the students and prepare the course materials with sign language and subtitles in a way that is suitable for the hearing impaired.
The effect of pes planus on the biomechanics of the lower extremity, balance, fall risk, and performance
Authors: Şahan Tezel Yildirim , Uğurlu Kübra , Önal Birol , Sertel Meral
Published: October 2022

Introduction

We compared of lower extremity dominancy, subtalar angle, balance, fall risk, and performance in younger adults with and without pes planus.

Methods

A total of 80 physically active subjects participated. 39 patients with flexible pes planus, 41 asymptomatic participants. Arch height of subjects was assessed by the navicular drop test, the subtalar joint angles were assessed by the goniometer, balance assessments were performed by the Biodex Balance System, and performance assessments were performed by the single-leg jump, and vertical jump tests. Furthermore, the strength of the gluteus medius muscles was measured by a dynamometer.

Results

A significant difference was demonstrated for the subtalar angles (right and left), single-leg jump, and vertical jump tests of asymptomatic subjects and subjects with pes planus (p < 0.05).

Conclusions

It can be concluded that there was a decrease in subtalar angle and performance in young adults with pes planus compared with asymptomatic subjects. These suggest we take prophylactic measures before the effects are seen in young adults.
Users' awareness and perceptions of green building in Kenya
Authors: Vikiru George; Mireri Caleb Rose Achieng Oduho;
Published: October 2022

This study examined the users’ awareness and perceptions to determine their awareness levels as it is crucial in increasing uptake of green buildings in Kenya. The study sample consisted of 22 randomly selected building users from 17 commercial buildings in Nairobi City County, Kenya. Using both descriptive (percentages, means) and inferential statistics (Principal Component Analysis, relative perception index) to analyse the data gathered. The findings revealed that the majority (63.6%) of the users were unaware of green buildings. In addition, the internet is the dominant channel through which awareness was acquired. Most respondents perceived green buildings as an environmental concept that was expensive to construct. Based on this study's findings, it was concluded that there was an urgent need to increase user awareness campaigns targeting green buildings' benefits. Green buildings' economic and social benefits should be lauded as much as the environmental ones. Such a move should involve all stakeholders, especially building industry investors.
Rationale behind Roman catholic church’s toleration of miraa production and consumption in Igembe deanery, Meru diocese, Kenya
Authors: Dickson Kagema Nkonge; Hellen Orina Mwithalii M. Iruki;
Published: October 2022

This study sought to find out the rationale behind Roman Catholic Church’s toleration of miraa production and consumption in Igembe Deanery, Meru diocese, Kenya. The Roman Catholic Church has been a leading voice in opposing the use of pharmaceuticals outside of medical necessity in every society it has encountered. The Roman Catholic Church has taken a hard-line approach against drug legalisation, including recreational drugs. On the contrary, in Igembe Deanery, the Meru Diocese of the Roman Catholic Church, a contentious drug that many consider a drug, khat (Miraa) production and use is tolerated. The study employed a descriptive research design. Data were obtained from questionnaires, oral interviews, focus group discussion, participant observation, and primary and secondary sources to ensure the reliability and validity of the study. The study’s findings were that the economic, social, cultural, religious, and educational benefits of Miraa in Igembe Deanery are all the reasons for the Roman Catholic Church in Igembe Deanery to tolerate Miraa farming, trade and consumption in the study area. This study concludes that Miraa production and consumption in Igembe Deanery in Meru Diocese is due to its huge social, economic, and religious benefits to the local people.
Global revivals: a comparison of Jonathan Edwards theology of revivals and that of Ogbu Kalu and their contribution to revivals in the contemporary African Church
Authors: Mutuku Justus Musila
Published: October 2022

The study of World Christianity has taken varying approaches within diverse periods. The undeniable fact is that there is probably not a single approach to the study of World Christianity that can be singled out as the sole universal one for all times. We live in a dynamic society, and many factors influence Christianity as a discipline. While it is necessary to appreciate the various models of studying world Christianity that has been in place in the past, it is equally important to note the irresistible need to employ new and relevant approaches to this study. One of these approaches is that of looking at global revivals (Burns, 1960).

In seeking to emphasize the significance of global revivals in the study of World Christianity, Burns observes that:

In the history of religion, no phenomenon is more apparent than the recurrence of revivals. At certain intervals there sweeps over certain districts a strong urge of repentance. Most dead people in different spiritual realities become intensely awakened to them. They are arrested in the middle of their worldly passions. Large numbers of persons who have been dead or indifferent to spiritual realities then become intensely awakened to them. They are arrested in the midst of their worldly occupations; they are suddenly seized by a terror of wrongdoing, and fear of an impending doom haunts their minds. Flinging all else, they earnestly seek a way of escape and cry out for salvation (Burns, 1960).
Developing spiritual revival and discipleship program to uplift the spiritual standards of Bamburi great news church members
Authors: Ombuoro Khamala E. , Ogal Tom , Papu Jongimpi D. , Musvosvi Jonathan , Osei-Bonsu Robert
Published: October 2022

The study sought to develop a spiritual revival and discipleship program to uplift the spiritual standards of Bamburi Great News Church members. The study adopted a mixed method. Data was collected by means of random sampling. 10 people were interviewed on the topic. Among them were 2 youths, 3 elderly men, and 5 women. Questionnaires were also used to corroborate the findings of the interviews. Several members with email addresses were sent questionnaires, while others were given directly to the respondents on a particular Sabbath. There were 17 electronic respondents and 25 verbal respondents then; the rest were hard copy respondence Totalling 148 people. The result of this program is that it has proved successful and, if implemented, can benefit other churches that would like to grow and revive spiritually. It resulted in reaching out evangelism to neighbours and an increase in membership. They have a strong culture of Bible study, intercessory prayers, intermediation, and fasting. Members have been acquainted with the 28 Fundamental Beliefs of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and are now well established in the church and its mission. As a result, there is a deeper renewal of commitment to God. Intercessory prayers should be encouraged at all levels of the church’s activities. Additionally, Bible study should be encouraged at all program levels in the church. Also, there should be regular seminars held in the church to keep a reminder to believers of their weak points in faith.
Exploring the substantive nature of urban morphology: managing the changing character of cities in China
Authors: Gu Kai , Wang Shaoxu , Zhang Jiantao , Chen Sisi
Published: October 2022

The value of identifying and improving the distinctiveness of cultural landscapes as a means of reinforcing place identity and supporting economic development has been widely recognised by both academics and professionals. Despite increasing interest in urban design codes for guiding urban change, their practice, in particular of those concerning the management of landscape forms at the city or regional scale, has hitherto achieved limited success. The idea of urban morphological regions has the potential to strengthen practical reasoning for achieving valued results in managing urban landscape changes. In connection with an investigation of Zhengzhou, one of the most economically dynamic cities in central China, this paper explores the conceptual and practical significance of urban morphological regionalisation for establishing theoretically-informed and evidence-based urban design codes.
Perceptions of nurses about human resource management practices affecting the performance of nurses at King Edward Hospital, eThekwini
Authors:   , Mbhele Mbali Victoria
Published: October 2022

The aim of the study was to explore the perceptions of nurses about human resource management practices affecting the performance of nurses at King Edward Hospital of eThekwini Municipality, Durban, South Africa. Since employees are among the organisation’s most important resources, there is a need to maintain a work environment that satisfies the needs of individual employees and management, to improve employee morale and convey expectations in order to cultivate a motivated and productive workforce. The role of nurses is to assist sick people in hospital by nursing them and helping to restore them to sound health. Additionally, nurses are required to be devoted to their work and display courtesy and empathy as they deal with people who may be affected both physically and emotionally. However, very few of the patients are concerned about the conditions under which the nurses operate, including human resource practices. Human resource practices such as recruitment and selection, training and development, compensation, performance management, and public relations affect the performance of nurses. Data for this study were collected using a quantitative methodology in order to understand the factors that affect nurses and their performances in King Edward Hospital, Durban. Self-administered questionnaires were used for data collection and were formulated based on findings from the literature review. The study recommended that management should work hard to uproot corruption and nepotism in the recruitment and selection process so that ideal applicants are recruited and employed; develop a compensation system that is market related; and other strategies that can lead to the retention of talented employees. Performance appraisal systems need to be transparent, and political or personality differences should not influence the process.
GIFT-GIVING TRADITION IN THE PERSIAN EMPIRE AND THE ACHAEMENID IDEOLOGY
Authors: AKINCI ÖZTÜRK Esengül
Published: October 2022

Bu makalede, Pers imparatorluğunda hediyeleşme geleneğinin bazı özellikleri ele alınacaktır. Tartışmamızın amacı, hediyelerin Pers imparatorluğunun sosyo-politik yapısındaki yeri ve fonksiyonunu açıklığa kavuşturmaktır. Gerek Pers gerekse Eski Yunan kaynaklarında belirtildiği üzere, Pers imparatorluğunda hediye eksenli bir hizmet-ödül sistemine yer verilmiştir. Pers toplumunda hediyeleşme önemli bir ideolojik role sahipti, çünkü hediyeler hem sosyal hiyerarşiyi hem de kralın mutlak statüsünü temsil edip pekiştirmeye hizmet etmekteydi. Kabaca, kraliyet hediyelerinin en temel işlevi, krala sınırsız bir hizmet ve yoğun bir hediye akışını makul gösterip sürekli hale getirmekti. Krala hediyeler sunulması gerektiği, tebaasına hediye vermesini sağladığı fikri üzerinden gerekçelendirilmekteydi. Ama bu hediye alıp verme işinden yararlanan taraf daima kraldı. Dolayısıyla hediyeleşme, kimi bir takım sosyal yükümlülükleri yerine getirme yolu ve bir politik manevra aracı olarak kralın statüsünü mutlaklaştırıp sağlamlaştırdığı gibi, krala hizmet yarışını da büyük ölçüde artırıyordu. Ayrıca, hediye alıp verme pratiği kral ve tebaası arasında sosyal bir ağ kurulmasına zemin hazırlayarak, kralın hem kendi destekçileri hem de özellikle muhalifleri üzerindeki kontrolünü artırarak sürdürmesine de katkı sağlamaktaydı.
ACCOUNTABILITY FOR EDUCATION RESOURCES – POSSIBILITIES AND CHALLENGES
Authors: Silva Anne Karoline Oliveira Ferreira da , Borges Fátima Cristina Marinho Corrêa , Falcão Neto Rafael de Arruda
Published: October 2022

In a simplified way, accountability can be defined as the demonstration of what was done with public resources that were transferred to an entity in a given period. Any individual or public entity that uses to collect, keep, manage or administer money, goods and public values or for which the Union is responsible, or that, in one of these, assume obligations of a pecuniary nature, shall be Accountable. What must be done to receive the resources, correct applications and Transparencies. The management and accountability of PDDE resources present a series of specific protocols that are often not fully understood by school managers, since they usually do not have training in the administrative or financial area, and see themselves in the role designated to manage. and to account for PDDE resources, thus having to comply with excellence with all the criteria established in the regulations that regulate the program.
The Transition from Supercooled Liquid Water to Ice Crystals in Mixed-phase Clouds based on Airborne In-situ Observations
Authors: Maciel Flor Vanessa , Diao Minghui
Published: October 2022

Abstract. The on-set of ice nucleation in mixed-phase clouds determines cloud lifetime and their microphysical properties. In this work, we develop a novel method that differentiates the early and later transition phases of mixed-phase clouds, i.e., ice crystals are initially surrounded by supercooled liquid water droplets, then as they grow, pure ice segments are formed. Using this method, we examine the relationship between the macrophysical and microphysical properties of mixed-phase clouds. The results show that evolution of cloud macrophysical properties, represented by the increasing spatial ratio of regions containing ice crystals relative to the total in-cloud region (defined as ice spatial ratio), is positively correlated with the evolution of microphysical properties, represented by the increasing ice water content and decreasing liquid water content. The mass partition transition from liquid to ice becomes more significant during the later transition phase (i.e., transition phase 3) when pure ice cloud regions (ICRs) start to appear. Occurrence frequencies of cloud thermodynamic phases show significant transition from liquid to ice at a similar temperature (i.e., -17.5 °C) among three types of definitions of mixed-phase clouds based on ice mass fraction, ice number fraction, or ice spatial ratio. Aerosol indirect effects are quantified for different transition phases using number concentrations of aerosols greater than 100 nm or 500 nm (N>100 and N>500, respectively). N>500 shows stronger positive correlations with ice spatial ratios compared with N>100. This result indicates that larger aerosols potentially contain ice nucleating particles, which facilitate the formation of ice crystals in mixed-phase clouds. The impact of N>500 is also more significant on the earlier transition phase when ice crystals just start to appear compared with the later transition phase. The thermodynamic and dynamic conditions are quantified for each transition phase. The results show in-cloud turbulence as a main mechanism for both the initiation of ice nucleation and the maintenance of supercooled liquid water, while updrafts are important for the latter but not the former. Overall, these results illustrate the varying effects of aerosols, thermodynamics, and dynamics throughout cloud evolution based on this new method that categorizes cloud transition phases.
Early Eocene carbon isotope excursions in a lignite-bearing succession at the southern edge of the proto-North Sea (Schöningen, Germany)
Authors: Lenz Olaf Klaus , Montag Mara , Wilde Volker , Methner Katharina , Riegel Walter , Mulch Andreas
Published: October 2022

Abstract. Situated at the southern edge of the proto-North Sea, the
lower Eocene Schöningen Formation of the Helmstedt Lignite Mining
District, Lower Saxony, Germany, is characterized by several lignite seams
alternating with estuarine to brackish interbeds. Here, we present carbon
isotope data for bulk organic matter (δ13CTOC), total
organic carbon content (%TOC), and palynomorphs from a 98 m thick
sequence of the Schöningen Formation in combination with a new robust
age model, which is based on eustatic sea level changes, biostratigraphy,
and a correlation with existing radiometric ages. Based on the δ13CTOC data we observe six negative carbon isotope excursions
(CIEs) reflecting massive short-term carbon cycle perturbations. A strong
CIE of −2.6 ‰ in δ13CTOC values in the Main Seam and the succeeding marine interbed can be related to the
Paleocene–Eocene Thermal Maximum (PETM). The subsequent CIE of −1.7 ‰ in δ13CTOC values may be
correlated with the Eocene Thermal Maximum 2 (ETM2) or slightly older events preceding the ETM2. High-amplitude climate fluctuations including at least four minor CIEs with a maximum negative shift of −1.3 ‰ in
δ13CTOC in the upper part of the studied section are
characteristic of the Early Eocene Climatic Optimum (EECO). Palynological
analysis across the Main Seam proved that shifts in δ13CTOC values are correlated with changes in the peat-forming wetland vegetation, specifically the change from a mixed angiosperm
and gymnosperm flora to angiosperm-dominated vegetation at the onset of
the PETM. The PETM-related CIE shows a distinct rebound to higher δ13CTOC values shortly after the onset of the CIE,
which is recognized here as a common feature of terrestrial and marginal
marine PETM records worldwide and may reflect a stepwise injection of carbon into the atmosphere.
Analogue modelling of the inversion of multiple extensional basins in foreland fold-and-thrust belts
Authors: Molnar Nicolás , Buiter Susanne
Published: October 2022

Abstract. The presence of pre-existing rheological heterogeneities in the lithosphere plays a significant role during subsequent stages of deformation in essentially every geological process. Extensional basins located in foreland fold-and-thrust belts will alter the spatio-temporal evolution of its associated orogen. It remains unclear how far can horizontal stresses act and reactivate extensional structures, and it is difficult to interpret from the geological record how stresses were transferred across a heterogeneous crust. Here we examine the inversion of extensional basins in foreland fold-and-thrust belts by using three-dimensional analogue experiments that simulate first an extensional stage, followed by a shortening cycle. Our results show how extensional basins proximal to the orogenic front effectively localise deformation in the shape of thrusts and prevent stress transfer beyond their location. Basins that are located at large distances from the indenter also show evidence of mild inversion at early stages, but characterised only by basin infill contraction and uplift. When multiple extensional basins are present, although the degree and type of inversion will depend on their relative location and distance to the orogenic front, here were prove that the presence of additional extensional features in the vicinity of a basin can be a first order controlling factor in their reactivation history. We share additional insights of how a fold-and-thrust belt evolves once the extensional basins have been incorporated by the advancing wedge and we hope that comparisons with natural examples will shed light on some still unanswered questions related to the process of basin inversion in orogenic belts.
Cooperation under conflict: participatory hydrological modeling for science policy dialogues for the Aculeo Lake
Authors: Ocampo-Melgar Anahi , Barría Pilar , Chadwick Cristián , Rivas Cesar
Published: October 2022

Abstract. Hydrological modeling tools can support collaborative decision processes by visually displaying hydrological systems connections, uncertainties, as well as conflicting preferences over water management strategies. Nevertheless, many challenges remain in the real application of these technical tools to successfully implement, capture, and communicate with non-experts the complexities of coupled human hydrological systems. A 5-step process shows how a WEAP-based hydrological study aiming to explore
the disappearance of a 12 km2 lake in the Aculeo basin in Chile was
transformed into a multiple question-driven sociohydrological modeling
process to help answer the diversity of questions instigating conflict.
Collaboration allowed construction of a surface–groundwater hydrological model that responded to local stakeholders' uncertainties. While testing a subset of socially accepted management strategies under two climate change
scenarios, combining the strategies allows recovering up to half the lake
water volume. However, the 5-step participatory modeling process also
shows how the increasing social–environmental conflicts over the causes and effects of the water scarcity are challenging barriers to overcome with
modeling tools. As presented in this article, although flexible approaches
and research agendas could better support the exploration of synergies
towards collaboration and production of useful and socially acceptable
hydrological models, there are still value-driven aspects of water
management that need to be explored to better support science policy
dialogues.
CLINICAL AND HEMATOLOGICAL PROFILE OF COWS IN TREATMENT OF PURULENT PODODERMATITES WITH PROBIOTIC "VETOSPORIN"
Authors: Zhurba V.A , Labkovich A.V. , Kovalev I.A.
Published: October 2022

The article presents the data of our own research on the general blood analysis of cattle with purulent pododer-matites. The data are presented on the general blood analysis of cows subjected to a complex treatment with the probiotic "VETOSPORIN". The data obtained can prove the efficacy of the drug in the complex treatment of cows with purulent pododermatites.
THE TECHNOLOGY NFLUENCE OF MILKING HIGHLY PRODUKTIVE COWS ON THE QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE INDICATORS OF MILK THE MODERN COMPLEXES CONDITIONS
Authors: Istranin Yu.V. , Istranina Zh.A. , Minakov V.N. , Goncharov A.V. , Lebedev S.G. , Suvorova L.K.
Published: October 2022

It has been established that the intensity of the load on 1 milking machine when milking on a leash is 8,1 cow milkings per hour, in the milking parlor – 8,9, and when using a robot – 7,8. Thus, within an hour on a leash, 4 operators with three milking machines can milk up to 100 cows, in a milking parlour, 2 operators – up to 108 heads, of milking by four robots – up to 32 cows.
QUAIL PERFORMANCE WHEN USING DIFFERENT CAGE BATTERIES
Authors: Petrukovich T.V. , Zhigimont M.Yu.
Published: October 2022

The article presents the results of studies on the performance of Japanese quails when using different technological equipment in the JSC “Soligorskaya poultry factory” of the Soligorsky district. It was found that the use of KVI – 4N and OKP – 6 cage equipment contributed to the high performance of quails while reducing feed costs. When using the KVI – 4N and OKP – 6 cage equipment, the profitability of 14.5 – 16.1% was obtained within the trial. Based on this, it can be concluded that rearing quails in KVI – 4N and OKP – 6 cage batteries is economically profitable. This approves using this bird in poultry industries, along with laying hens.
GENETIC POTENTIAL IN SWINE OF DIFFERENT BREEDS
Authors: Yatusevich V.P. , Nikitina I.A. , Sreda E.S.
Published: October 2022

The study was carried out to investigate the productivity in sows of the Belarusian large white, Belarusian meat, Landrace, Yorkshire and Duroc breeds. It was found, that the sows of the Landrace and Yorkshire breeds were superior in fertility, milk performance and litter weight, with pigs weaned at 35 days, than the Belarusian large white by 9.9–1.6, 22.4–18.1 and 18.4–19.8%, Belarusian meat – by 7.9–12.8, 23.8–19.4 and 22.1– 20.7% and Duroc – by 12.1–15.1, 39.0-34.1 and 56.8–55.0% respectively.
STRUCTURAL TRANSFORMATION OF CHICKEN LIVER UNDER THE INFLUENCE
OF THE VIRAL FACTOR ON THE BACKGROUND OF MITOFEN APPLICATION
Authors: Zhurov D.O.
Published: October 2022

The paper presents the results of studies on histological and morphometric transformation in the liver of chickens during experimental infection with a virulent strain of infectious bursal disease virus (IBD) and the use of the antioxidant mitofen. It was found that during the experimental infection of chickens with the IBD virus strain, pathological processes associated with metabolic disorders were revealed in the liver of chickens – granular, fine-droplet fatty and vacuolar de-generation, as well as cell edema, deformation of the nucleus, the predominance of the stromal processes over paren-chymal ones. When using mitofen, the morphometric parameters were characterized by the normalization of the cellular components of the liver. At the same time, the size of hepatocytes increased, the number of binuclear cells increased, and the density of the content of liver cells per conventional unit of area increased.
Análise do processo de industrialização via maquilas em Pedro Juan Caballero: departamento de Amambay (Paraguai)
Authors: Paniagua Lucas Frederico Ortiz
Published: October 2022

Este livro busca analisar o recente processo de industrialização no Paraguai produzido a partir da instalação do regime industrial conhecido por “maquilas” na cidade de Pedro Juan Caballero – capital do Departamento de Amambay (Paraguay) – cidade-gêmea com Ponta Porã – Mato Grosso do Sul (BR). Neste sentido, foram analisadas as diretrizes teóricas e/ou governamentais que sustentam essa ação do Estado paraguaio, expressas através do Programa das Maquilas e do Plan Nacional de Desarrollo (2014-2030); caracterizando o processo de implantação da indústria maquiladora no Paraguai e suas densidades normativas. Assim, foram identificadas e analisadas as unidades industriais/maquiladoras instaladas para, enfim, verificar possíveis tensões, conflitos e clivagens dessa política estatal. O autor procura avaliar o contexto mundial para investigar o processo de expansão das indústrias maquiladoras no Paraguai, para entender suas especificidades, suas materialidades, conflitos e contradições. Finalmente, o autor conclui que essa proposta governamental – baseada no exemplo programático mexicano – ocorreu com o propósito de iniciar um processo de profunda modificação da posição nacional no âmbito da produção e do comércio internacional. Entretanto, apesar do programa de maquila, que conta com presença majoritária de indústrias brasileiras, se expressar nos discursos e propagandas, nas ações práticas e normativas, não revela se poderá, de fato, consolidar-se como uma aposta produtiva para tirar o Paraguai do contexto de país com economia fundamentalmente agroexportadora.
A unified approach to zero duality gap for convex optimization problems
Authors: Dang Long Hai , Tran Hong Mo
Published: October 2022

In this paper we establish necessary and sufficient condition for zero duality gap of the optimization problem involving the general perturbation mapping via characteringsetunder the convex setting. An application to the class of composite optimization problems will also be given to show that our general results can be applied to various classes of optimization problems.
Seasonal population dynamics of the oriental fruit fly, Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel), in mango orchards, Cao Lanh city, Dong Thap province
Authors: Khuat Dang Long , Hoang Thi Nghiep , Nguyen Thi Oanh
Published: October 2022

This report presents observational results of seasonal variations for nearly one year of the oriental fruit fly, Bactrocera dorsalis (Diptera: Tephritidae), collected using Malaise trap in mango orchards in Cao Lanh city, Dong Thap Province and the seasonal fluctuations of the pest were analyzed. A Malaise-trap was set in the mango orchard from June 2018 through April 2019 in Cao Lanh city, Dong Thap Province to investigate the occurrence of Bactrocera dorsalis. In the study, the total 1,335 specimens collected from a Malaise trap were shown that a strong dominance of Bactrocera dorsalis over the two other fruit fly species, being Bactrocera cucurbitae and Bactrocera zonata was recorded. The species oriental fruit fly, Bactrocera dorsalis, frequently appeared in mango orchards, with low numbers from July 2018 the February of the next year. The number of adult fruit flies markedly increased from mid-March to mid-June. Meanwhile, the number of adults entering traps peaked in mid-June 2018 and early April 2019, depending on the development cycle of mango trees. After that time, the density of fruit fly significantly reduced from early August to December.