bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ASSESSMENT OF NEW HIGH-DEFINITION BOREHOLE IMAGING-WHILE-DRILLING TECHNOLOGY: LEARNINGS FROM PRE-SALT CARBONATES OF BRAZIL
Authors:   TOTAL, Orban Nicolas , Garg Shashank ,   TOTAL, Shaldaev Mikhail ,   TOTAL, Shrivastava Chandramani ,   Schlumberger, Cuadros Guillermo ,   Schlumberger, Marquinez Victor ,   Schlumberger, A Adrian ,   Schlumberger, Wibowo Vera ,   Schlumberger, Domingos Ricardo ,   Schlumberger
Published: August 2021

The pre-salt carbonates of Brazil pose drilling and characterization challenges associated with inherent reservoir heterogeneity; and borehole imaging while drilling often provides insights helpful for both, operational and subsequent decisions. The findings and learnings from a 3-well campaign, offshore Brazil are presented to assess and validate a recently deployed high-definition borehole imaging technology that provides industry’s first real-time ultrasonic amplitude images and time-to-depth corrections for best possible images maintaining the geological features integrity. High-definition ultrasonic measurements were acquired at two central frequencies with 0.2-in resolution and provided amplitude and transit time images for geological characterization and petrophysical evaluation in addition to azimuthal ultrasonic calipers. The lossy nature of amplitude data makes it difficult to transmit in real-time; therefore, a unique data compression technology was used to achieve industry’s first high quality amplitude images streaming while drilling. In deepwater operations acquisition of high-definition logging while drilling (LWD) images can be severely degraded if time-to-depth offset due to heave is not compensated. Recently developed heave-filtering workflows ensured the integrity of subsurface features. The time-indexed data was processed with this application in real-time, providing good results and confidence in the capability of this technology. Image-logs of the first well were helpful in interpretation and added value to the reservoir understanding; however, many intervals suffered from lack of confidence in image features. Simulations were performed to improve the images acquisition parameters based on learnings from this experience. New optimized operational parameters were applied in next two wells, resulting in image logs of excellent quality. Data from second well suffered from high heave while drilling, which required implementation of the heave-filtering memory data workflow. For the third well, an additional requirement for real-time image quality-control was defined, requiring data to be processed after every drill-stand. Real-time data quality provided confidence in optimal quality of memory data, thereby eliminating the need of post-drilling wireline operations in open-hole. The images acquired in memory helped characterize intervals of stromatolites with various morphology, and zones of vugs distribution, providing excellent alternative for wireline logging, de-risking the operations in pre-salt carbonate logging in Brazil offshore operations.
Strategi Event Public Relations Pada Expo ASESI Dalam Membangun Reputasi Sekolah Sunnah
Authors: POETRA RAFIKA HANI
Published: August 2021

Setiap perusahaan atau institusi memahami pentingnya reputasi. Reputasi dibangun melalui strategi-strategi yang disusun secara sistematis oleh sebuah institusi. Efektivitas dalam menyusun komunikasi yang strategis tentu akan berdampak besar bagi reputasi perusahaan. ASESI sebagai wadah komunikasi sekolah sunnah Indonesia, melakukan strategi komunikasi untuk membangun reputasi sekolah sunnah. Strategi komunikasi yang dilakukan ASESI yaitu dengan mengadakan Expo pendidikan yaitu Expo ASESI. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi kasus. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan observasi, wawancara, dan studi pustaka.ASESI melakukan proses manajemen strategis dalam menyusun dan melaksanakan Expo ASESI. Empat tahapan tersebut terdiri dari  mendefinisikan masalah (problem), perencanaan dan pemograman, mengambil tindakan dan berkomunikasi, dan mengevaluasi program. Tahap definisi masalah dilakukan dengan melakukan analisis terhadap fakta dan permasalahan yang terjadi pada sekolah-sekolah sunnah. Tahap perencanaan dan pemograman dilakukan dengan menyusun perencanaan strategis kegiatan Asesi yang dilakukan terstruktur untuk pelaksanaan teknis dan non teknis. Tahap tindakan dan komunikasi dilakukan dengan melakukan publikasi dan promosi Expo kepada khalayak target sasaran serta melakukan koordinasi dengan event organizer. Tahap evaluasi dilakukan setelah pelaksanaan Expo dengan mengevaluasi proses perencanaan dan pelaksanaan serta melakukan monitoring kepada sekolah-sekolah sunnah yang menjadi peserta Expo.
Kombinasi ekstrak daun tapak dara (Catharanthus roseus L.) dan daun jambu air semarang (Syzygium samarangense (Blum.) Merr. & Perry.) varietas camplong dalam menekan intensitas serangan serangga hama pada tanaman kacang panjang (Vigna sinensis L.)
Authors: Yullvita Ningrum Dea , Purwati Sri , V.T. Lumowa Sonja
Published: August 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh kombinasi ekstrak daun tapak dara dan daun jambu air Semarang terhadap intensitas serangan serangga hama pada tanaman kacang panjang. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian eksperimen yang dilaksanakan di lahan pertanian Kampung Sei. Fatimah, Kecamatan Nunukan, Kabupaten Nunukan, Kalimantan Utara. Menggunakan rancangan acak kelompok (RAK) dengan 5 perlakuan yaitu T0 (kontrol), T1 (25%) , T2 (40%), T3 (55%) dan T4 (70%) dengan 5 ulangan. Hasil analisis data memberikan hasil 168.12 > Ftabel taraf signifikan 1 % (4.77). Berdasarkan analisis data terdapat pengaruh sangat nyata pada pemberian kombinasi ekstrak daun tapak dara dan daun jambu air Semarang terhadap intensitas serangan serangga hama pada tanaman kacang panjang.
Agonistic Behavior of Captive Saltwater Crocodile, Crocodylus Porosus in Kota Tinggi, Johor
Authors:   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Najmuddin Mohd Faudzir , Mohd Hauri Nurhizatul Safikah ,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Haris Hidayah ,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Zahari Fatin ,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Othman Nursyuhada ,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Hassem Siti Hasmaliza ,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Abdul-Latiff Muhammad Abu Bakar ,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia
Published: August 2021

Agonistic behavior in Crocodylus porosus is well known in the wild, but the available data regarding this behavior among the captive individuals especially in a farm setting is rather limited. Studying the aggressive behavior of C. porosus in captivity is important because the data obtained may contribute for conservation and the safety for handlers and visitors. Thus, this study focuses on C. porosus in captivity to describe systematically the agonistic behaviour of C. porosus in relation to feeding time, daytime or night and density per pool. This study was carried out for 35 days in two different ponds. The data was analysed using Pearson’s chi-square analysis to see the relationship between categorical factors. The study shows that C. porosus was more aggressive during daylight, feeding time and non-feeding time in breeding enclosure (Pond C, stock density =0.0369 crocodiles/m2) as compared to non-breeding pond (Pond B, stock density =0.3317 crocodiles/m2) where it is only aggressive during the nighttime. Pond C shows the higher domination in the value of aggression in feeding and non-feeding time where it is related to its function as breeding ground. Chi-square analysis shows that there is no significant difference between ponds (p=0.47, χ2= 2.541, df= 3), thus, there is no relationship between categorical factors. The aggressive behaviour of C. porosus is important for the farm management to evaluate the risk in future for the translocation process and conservation of C. porosus generally.
Preliminary Study on Investigation of the Use of Effective Microorganism Applications in Walnut
Authors: ACARSOY BİLGİN Nihal , YAĞMUR Bülent , MISIRLI Adalet
Published: August 2021

It is observed that beneficial microorganisms are used effectively in agricultural practices that are important for human and environmental health. These microorganisms, which are known biological agents and microbial fertilizers, are important in terms of plant development, quality and reduction of input, thanks to the increase in the amount of nutrients in plants. In this study, it was goaled to determine the effects of EM.FPE and EM.5 as foliar sprays and EM.A as soil application on shoot length, some fruit parameters and yield and leaf nutrient elements in Chandler walnut variety. In the experiment, the longest shoots were measured with 55 cm in EM.A application. Similarly, the highest values in nut weight (12.85 g) and yield (2.28 kg tree-1) were obtained in the same application. All applications positively affected kernel browning. These were found to increase leaf macro and micro nutrient content, except Cu and Fe.
Facilitating factors of scientific literacy skills development among junior high school students
Authors: Palines Kareen Marie E. , Ortega-Dela Cruz Ruth A.
Published: August 2021

The study used causal-comparative research design to examine the scientific literacy among randomly selected Junior High School students under the Science, Technology and Engineering Program (STEP) of a National High School in the Philippines. Specifically, it investigated the factors that facilitate and hinder the students’ ability to write and present scientific research. Quantitative and qualitative data were gathered from primary and secondary sources. Descriptive statistics were used to analyse the data obtained from the interviews and questionnaires. Findings showed that the scientific literacy of students in terms of writing was perceived as good while presenting the scientific research was described as fair. The study also revealed that teachers’ factors, learning environment, and school administrative support affect the scientific literacy skills development of the students. Thus, the study suggested that by promoting the identified factors, the scientific literacy skills of the students will be further developed. Additionally, increase of teacher’s availability during consultation hours, use of differentiated instructions, localization, contextualization, formulation of policy guidelines for the use of learning resources, plan of activities for STEP, as well as development of a module, research networks and linkages should be given importance.
Bentuk bentuk layanan pendidikan
Authors: sari Astari Puspita
Published: August 2021

Catatan penyimpanan pendidikan bimbingan belajar dan bentuk layanan
Makalah Fpb
Authors: syam Sartika
Published: August 2021

FPB adalah singkatan dari faktor persekutuan terbesar, sedangkan KPK adalah kelipatan persekutuan terkecil. ... Contohnya, kelipatan dari 10 adalah 10, 20, 30, 40, dan seterusnya
Tugas K3
Authors: tau arnol batara
Published: August 2021

Keselamatan dan Kesehatan Kerja (K3) pada proses pelaksanaan proyek konstruksi sangat di utamakan oleh perusahaan-perusahaan konstruksi. Jika terjadi hal-hal yang merugikan Keselamatan dan Kesehatan Kerja (K3) terutama bagi pekerja. Otomatis merugikan perusahaan konstruksi dalam segi biaya dan waktu. Keselamatan dan Kesehatan Kerja (K3) sekarang ini telah menduduki tempat yang penting dalam perusahaan konstruksi. Karena jika keselamatan dan kesehatan kerja tidak diutamakan, pekerja pun akan merasa tidak aman untuk melakukan pekerjaan mereka dan perusahaan bisa rugi dalam segi biaya dan waktu. Oleh karena itu rasa aman dan nyaman dalam bekerja merupakan tuntutan bagi perusahaan. Rasa aman dan nyaman dalam bekerja tersebut diwujudkan dengan program Keselamatan dan Kesehatan Kerja (K3) berupa jaminan kerja bagi pekerja konstruksi di setiap perusahaan kontruksi. Untuk mewujudkan program Keselamatan dan Kesehatan Kerja (K3) yang sesuai dengan yang diharapkan, banyak faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi kesehatan pekerja. Salah satunya faktor karakteristik kesehatan pekerja. Untuk mengurangi faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi kesehatan pekerja bisa dimulai dengan tahapan yang paling dasar, yaitu pembentukan budaya keselamatan kerja dengan menggunakan Alat Pelindung Diri saat bekerja dan menjaga kesehatan dengan istirahat yang cukup serta mengkonsumsi makanan yang sehat dan seimbang. Jika hal ini selalu diterapkan oleh pekerja maka produktivitas pekerja akan semakin meningkat. Kesehatan pekerja dapat terpelihara dan terjaga dengan baik.
The U.S. Latino Voters and the Immigration Overhaul: Case Study of Current Mexican Immigration to the U.S.
Authors: Adimora Katia
Published: August 2021

This article deploys descriptive case study to explore Mexican immigration to the US in the first 100 days of Joe Biden’s presidency. Firstly, the expanding voting size of Latino/Mexican community in the US is being recognised, and consequently, its influence on shaping immigration laws. Secondly, the immigration documents are being analysed to study their implications for Mexican immigration. In some cases, the contrast between Trump’s and Biden’s immigration circumstances are being highlighted. Even though immigration changes have been introduced formally, most of their practical applications are yet to be seen.
Bimbingan belajar nur rahmi
Authors: nurrahmi
Published: August 2021

Bimbingan belajar Nur Rahmi
Penerapan Lingkungan Belajar Kondusif Terhadap Prestasi Belajar Pada siswa
Authors: Kamsinah
Published: August 2021

Makalah ini menjelaskan materi terkait cara-cara menerapkan lingkungan belajar kondusif terhadap prestasi belajar siswa
Makalah Persegi
Authors: lestari Indah
Published: August 2021

Kita tahu bahwa dikehidupn kita initidak lepas yangnamanyamatematikakarenadimanapundankapanpunkitapastimenggunakan ilmu matematika.Dalam matematikadikenalbeberapabanguntigadimensiyangmemilikipanjang,lebar,dantinggi.Didalambangundatarterdiriberbagaisisi.
PERAN STAKEHOLDER DAN PARTISIPASI MASYARAKAT DALAM MUSRENBANG DESA
Authors: Qur'ana Ummi
Published: August 2021

Tuntutan dan tantangan di era modernisasi dan otonomi daerah telah terjadi paradigma pembangunan dari sentralistik menjadi partisipatif yang memberikan kesempatan lebih luas dan terbuka bagi aspirasi masyarakat di tingkat lokal. Hal tersebut diwujudkan melalui komunikasi stakeholder dalam Musyawarah Rencana Pembangunan (Musrenbang)
Pengaruh Internet Terhadap Prestasi Belajar Siswa
Authors: Suciadrianti
Published: August 2021

Catatan terkait pengaruh internet terhadap prestasi belajar siswa
Matematika dasar "KERUCUT"
Authors: pongnupa' Yulmianthi
Published: August 2021

Kerucut adalah bangun ruang yang dibatasi oleh sebuah sisi lengkung dan sebuah sisi alas berbentuk lingkaran, bangun kerucut terdiri atas 2 sisi, 1 rusuk dan 1 titik sudut. Definisi kerucut lainnya yaitu merupakan bangun ruang sisi lengkung yang menyerupai limas segi-n beraturan yang bidang alasnya berbentuk lingkaran. Kerucut memiliki beberapa sifat, yaitu :1.    Kerucut merupakan bangun ruang berbentuk limas yang alasnya berupa lingkaran.2.    Jaring-jaring kerucut terdiri dari lingkaran dan segi tiga.3.    Kerucut mempunyai 2 sisi dan 1 rusuk.4.    Satu sisi berbentuk bidang lengkung yang disebut selimut kerucut.5.    Mempunyai satu titik sudut.6.    Memiliki satu titik puncak.
Pengaruh Internet Terhadap Prestasi Belajar Siswa
Authors: Suciadrianti
Published: August 2021

Catatan terkait pengaruh internet terhadap prestasi belajar siswa.
A brief overview of the process of conducting a Systematic Literature Review (SLR).
Authors: Nurhas Irawan
Published: August 2021

What is the best way to go about conducting a systematic review of the literature? This brief presentation describes the process of conducting a systematic literature review, as well as tools and references that may be used to aid in the process.
Assessment on Materials Quality Control Implementation of Building Construction Projects and Workmanship: A Case Study of Ambo University
Authors: Ibanez Arthur G. , Quezon Emer Tucay , Ararsa Woyesa
Published: August 2021

Quality of material issues have been a significant source of concern since the dawn of recorded history. Building materials are essential and should be performed according to standard specifications because they cover around 60% of the project cost. Prior to project construction, specific codes, standards, and specifications should be available. Using all required materials does not guarantee a sound building appearance or function. Even with suitable materials, workmanship, and supervision, unexpected output can affect a building. Quality workmanship is a comprehensive approach to bolstering building durability, serviceability, and safety. The study evaluated Ambo University's building construction materials and quality. Convenience and quota sampling techniques were collected from all contractors and consultants involved in building construction via questionnaires and interviews. A comprehensive literature review identified 15 major factors affecting building construction materials quality and workmanship, and respondents ranked them in the order of importance. Defects in existing buildings and ongoing projects had observed due to non-compliance with construction materials and workmanship based on specifications and standards. The results indicated that Ambo University building has no defect free structure, including the degree and type of defects vary. A 94% of the studied buildings had moisture leakage, plastering defects, paint peeling, and cracks. Hence, the consultants and Ambo University project representatives should adhere with the standard specifications, and must exercise their profession according to the ethical code of conduct. All of these, it will play a vital role in the success of construction projects.
Cultivating Mindfulness in Schools to Promote Well-Being
Authors: Renshaw Tyler L , Weeks Sean N , Roberson Anthony J. , Upton Shelley , Barr John , Phan Mary L. , Farley Caleb Douglas
Published: August 2021

This chapter orients readers to the landscape of mindfulness and mindfulness-based intervention (MBI) in schools. First, definitions and examples of the key constructs are given: mindfulness and MBI. Next, a discussion is provided on the empirical support and contemporary issues surrounding two aspects of evidence-based practice related to mindfulness in schools: MBI and mindfulness measurement. Following, major considerations are highlighted related to the practical application of mindfulness in schools, focusing on the benefit of a multireed service delivery and the relevance of diversity and developmental considerations when applying mindfulness for the benefit of all in schools. On the whole, this chapter offers a realistic yet optimistic perspective on mindfulness and MBI—suggesting a promising, empirically supported approach for promoting desirable positive psychological functioning among students and their caregivers. Yet much is still unknown; thus, much work remains to inform a thoroughgoing evidence-based approach to using mindfulness and MBI in schools.
Excavating “Excavating AI”: The Elephant in the Gallery
Authors: Lyons Michael J
Published: August 2021

Two art exhibitions, “Training Humans” and “Making Faces,” and the accompanying essay “Excavating AI: The politics of images in machine learning training sets” by Kate Crawford and Trevor Paglen, are making a substantial impact on discourse taking place in the social and mass media networks, and some scholarly circles. Critical scrutiny reveals, however, a self-contradictory stance regarding informed consent for the use of facial images, as well as serious flaws in their critique of ML training sets. Our analysis underlines the non-negotiability of informed consent when using human data in artistic and other contexts, and clarifies issues relating to the description of ML training sets.
Adolescent risk-taking and social influence in the context of exploration
Authors: Ciranka Simon Kai , van den Bos Wouter
Published: August 2021

Adolescents are often described as a strange and different species that behaves like no other age group, typical behaviours being excessive risk-taking and sensitivity to peer influence. Different theories of adolescent behaviour attribute this to different internal mechanisms like undeveloped cognitive control, higher sensation-seeking or extraordinary social motivation. Many agree that some of adolescent risk-taking behaviour is adaptive. Here we argue that to understand adolescent risk-taking, and why it may be adaptive, research needs to pay attention to the adolescent environments’ structure and view adolescents as learning and exploring agents in it. We identify three unique aspects of the adolescent environment: 1) the opportunities to take risks are increased significantly, 2) these opportunities are novel and their outcomes uncertain, and 3) peers become more important. Next, we illustrate how adolescent risk-taking may emerge from learning using agent-based modelling, and show that a typical inverted-U shape in risk-taking may emerge in absence of a specific adolescent motivational drive for sensation-seeking or sensitivity to social information. The simulations also show how risky exploration may be necessary for adolescents to gain long-term benefits in later developmental stages and that social learning can help reduce losses. Finally, we discuss how a renewed ecological perspective and the focus on adolescents as learning agents may shift the interpretation of current findings and inspire future studies.
Temporal Dynamics Between Faculty Goals, Burnout/Engagement, and Performance in Teaching and Research: A Latent Change Score Approach
Authors: Daumiller Martin , Dresel Markus
Published: August 2021

Motivation plays a central role in faculty members’ professional lives—with achievement goals having been found to have important links with their burnout/engagement and performance. However, the few studies investigating these links were cross-sectional and considered only one of the two equally important work domains of faculty members. In the present research, we analyze the temporal relationships between achievement goals and burnout/engagement as well as performance and investigate domain specificity of goal pursuit by considering goals for teaching and for research. We conducted a longitudinal study (4 measurement points across two years) including 681 German faculty members. Multivariate Latent Change Score modeling attested that in both domains, mastery-approach goals were positively related to subsequent development of performance, while performance was also positively related to subsequent development of mastery goals, creating a double positive loop. Performance goals and work-avoidance goals were differentially associated with performance in both domains, indicating that the effects of goals can be bound to different contextual features. For overall burnout/engagement, our results implied that primarily research goals mattered for its development (with performance-avoidance and work-avoidance goals being risk factors), while high burnout levels were associated with subsequent reduction of adaptive mastery-approach goals in both domains. This highlights the relevance of achievement goals for burnout/engagement and performance of faculty and illuminates their complex temporal dynamics that can also meaningfully inform achievement goal research in other contexts.
Face masks reduce interpersonal distance in virtual reality
Authors: Kroczek Leon O. H. , Boehme Stephanie , Mühlberger Andreas
Published: August 2021

During the Covid-19 pandemic several behavioral measures have been implemented to reduce viral transmission. While these measures reduce the risk of infections, they may also increase risk behavior. Here, we experimentally investigate the influence of face masks on physical distancing. Eighty-four participants with or without face masks passed virtual agents in a supermarket environment to reach a target while interpersonal distance was recorded. Agents differed in wearing face masks and age (young, elderly). In addition, situational constraints varied in whether keeping a distance of 1.5 m required an effortful detour or not. Wearing face masks (both self and other) reduced physical distancing. This reduction was most prominent when keeping the recommended distance was effortful, suggesting an influence of situational constraints. Similarly, increased distances to elderly were only observed when keeping a recommended distance was effortless. These findings highlight contextual constraints in compensation behavior and have important implications for safety policies.
Does the present moment depend on the moments not lived?
Authors: Brette Romain
Published: August 2021

Integrated Information Theory postulates that a conscious experience depends on a repertoire of hypothetical experiences (the axiom of information). This makes consciousness depend on the context that constrains the set of possibilities and on the scenarios imagined by the external observer, and not only on the system itself.
Talker variability facilitates the statistical learning of speech sounds
Authors: Van Hedger Stephen Charles , Winspear Mykayla , Batterink Laura
Published: August 2021

Natural speech contains many sources of acoustic variability both within and between talkers, which challenges speech recognition in some contexts but may facilitate language understanding in novel listening situations. Despite this ubiquitous variability, most previous studies that have examined the ability to extract sound patterns in speech—known as statistical learning—have used highly controlled, artificial, monotonic streams of syllables. Thus, it is unknown whether variability in speech may help or hinder statistical learning – an important question to resolve if statistical learning does indeed play a role in the segmentation of naturally spoken language, as widely theorized. Here, we assessed whether the use of naturally produced, variable speech sounds produced by multiple talkers benefits or impairs statistical learning, including the ability to generalize patterns to a novel talker. During training, participants listened to approximately 12 minutes of continuous speech made up of repeating trisyllabic words, spoken either by a single talker (single-talker condition) or four talkers speaking for three minutes each (multiple-talker condition). Post-training, all participants completed three assessments of learning: (1) an explicit familiarity rating task, (2) an explicit forced-choice recognition task, and (3) an implicit syllable target detection task. Results indicated that participants in both training conditions showed evidence of statistical learning across all assessments, providing an important demonstration that statistical learning is robust to additional variability in the speech signal. Further, in both the forced-choice recognition task and target detection task, participants in the multiple-talker condition showed evidence of facilitated statistical learning, particularly when listening to a novel talker. In the familiarity rating task, performance was comparable between conditions; however, participants trained with multiple talkers were less likely to conflate word familiarity with talker voice familiarity. Overall, these results suggest that training with multiple talkers can improve aspects of statistical learning across multiple measures of learning.
Language as Ethnicity: Evaluating the Psychometric Properties of the MEIM-R in a Multi-ethnic Population in India
Authors: Lal Krishna Kishore , Majumdar Sramana
Published: August 2021

The study of ethnic identity has received considerable attention in the field of psychology. However, the literature draws primarily from WEIRD populations and conflates race and ethnicity. Ethnic identity remains understudied in multi-ethnic and diverse contexts like India where language is often used as a marker of ethnicity. This study conceptualised ethnicity on the basis of language and assessed the psychometric properties of the Multigroup Ethnic Identity Measure- Revised in a multi-ethnic sample of young adults in Karnataka, India. The reliability, convergent validity (self-esteem, optimism, familial ethnic socialisation, national identity), concurrent validity (EIS-B) and factor structure of the measure was assessed. Additionally, differences in ethnic identity were examined between the majority and minority ethnic groups. The study provides support for convergent and concurrent validity of the measure, and confirms the correlated two-factor structure of exploration and commitment. Our results also showed that ethnic identity was more significant among majority group members, contradicting previous literature and highlighting the cultural significance of language as ethnicity. The study adds to the literature on the MEIM-R highlighting the applicability of this measure to multicultural settings with multiple definitions of ethnicity.
Muster ethnischer Segregation in Deutschland - Ein Vergleich anhand räumlicher Segregationsmaße
Authors: Rüttenauer Tobias
Published: August 2021

Ethnische räumliche Segregation in Großstädten stellt eine mögliche Dimension der sozialen Abgrenzung zwischen Bevölkerungsgruppen dar und kann weitere Dimensionen der Ungleichheit in anderen Bereichen der Gesellschaft beeinflussen. Aufgrund unterschiedlicher räumlicher Einteilungen ist es oft jedoch schwierig das Ausmaß an Segregation über Stadtgrenzen hinweg zu vergleichen. Basierend auf Daten des Zensus 2011 verwendet dieser Beitrag räumliche Segregationsmaße auf verschiedenen geographischen Ebenen um so einen vergleichenden Überblick über die räumliche Segregation und deren Formen in Deutschland zu geben. Die Ergebnisse zeigen erhebliche Variation in der Stärke der räumlichen Trennung von Minderheiten. Außerdem verdeutlicht der Beitrag, dass verschiedene deutsche Städte unterschiedliche Muster der Segregation aufweisen. Während manche Städte besonders auf der kleinräumigen geographischen Ebene segregiert sind, erfolgt die Trennung in anderen Städten auf einer großräumigen Ebene. Dadurch zeigt der Beitrag, dass räumliche Segregation auch in Deutschland unterschiedliche Muster und Dimensionen annimmt, die mit unterschiedlichen Folgen und Ursachen verbunden sein können.
The ‘Harm Principle’ and Information Disorder Online
Authors: Omoregie Uyiosa
Published: August 2021

Misinformation propagation in its current form is a global problem that requires urgent solutions. Historically, instances of misinformation publicly propagated can be found as far back as the sixth century AD.Scholars and researchers have generally settled for a definition of ‘information disorder’ that reveals three variants: misinformation, disinformation and malinformation. What should be of paramount importance, in the fight against information disorders, is the potential of false information to cause harm. The ‘harm principle’ was proposed by the British philosopher John Stuart Mill in 1859 and needs an upgrade for the social media age. One such upgrade is proposed by Cass Sunstein.
Incidence of helminthes infestation in small ruminants in three Local Government Areas of Plateau State, Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Animal Health and Production, Plateau State College of Agriculture, Garkawa, Nigeria, Gofwan P. G. , Sudik S. D. ,   Department of Animal Science, Federal University Gashua, Yobe State, Nigeria, Dastu A. J. ,   Department of Animal Health and Production, Plateau State College of Agriculture, Garkawa, Nigeria, Machido H. ,   Department of Animal Health and Production, Plateau State College of Agriculture, Garkawa, Nigeria, Damter S. A. ,   Department of Animal Health and Production, Plateau State College of Agriculture, Garkawa, Nigeria, Magaji S. T. ,   Department of Animal Health and Production, Plateau State College of Agriculture, Garkawa, Nigeria
Published: August 2021

Sheep and goats traditionally managed are usually neglected in terms of development programmes including the determination of their parasitic loads. Therefore, this study was conducted to examine the incidence of helminthes infestation in small ruminants in three Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Plateau State, Nigeria. A total of 1800 faecal samples of sheep and goats were collected from June to September, 2020 in three Local Government areas namely Shendam, Mikang and Langtang South. Two hundred (200) samples were collected from each village given a total of 600 samples per LGA. Samples were collected inside white polythene leather, location, species, sex, age and season were carefully labeled. Microscopic examinations of faecal samples were carried out using standard laboratory methods of floatation and sedimentation techniques. Data was analyzed using Chi square test. The results showed that 60.00% of the faecal samples were infested with helminthes and 40% were negative. Majority (34.60%) of the positive samples had mixed parasite infestations while 25.40% had singled infestations. Shendam LGA had the highest (p<0.001) incidence (78.50%) helminthes infestation while Langtang South had the lowest (50.20%). The females’ sheep and goats were significantly infested (p<0.001, p<0.001, respectively) higher (61.00%) than the males (55.20%) while the adult sheep and goats (7 months and above of age) were highly significantly (p<0.001 and p<0.001, respectively) infested higher (57.40% and 63.70%, respectively) than the young (0-6 months of age) (50.60% and 60.20%, respectively). The sheep and goats infested in the wet season were significantly (p<0.001 and p<0.001, respectively) higher (76.50%) than in the dry season (43.20%). It may be concluded that 60% of the sheep and goats studied had incidence of helminthes infestation. Therefore, proper housing, feeding, grazing systems, stocking density among other management practices are recommended to improve the productivity of sheep and goats in the area
Role of early surgical intervention in outcome and prognosis of spontaneous cerebellar hemorrhage with intraventricular extension
Authors: Maharjan Jemesh Singh
Published: August 2021

Spontaneous cerebellar hematomas represent 5 to 13% of all cases of spontaneous intracranial hemorrhage. The main controversy involves deciding which cases require surgical evacuation of the hematoma versus other options, such as ventricular drainage only or conservative treatment. Furthermore, because the clinical course is variable in some cases, timing of such treatment should be carefully considered. The duration from the onset of hemorrhage also plays an important role in prognosis and recovery of the patient. Both the clinical presentation and subsequent course vary among cases. Unpredictable rapid deterioration in consciousness levels has been recognized. The majority of patients with such decline in consciousness experience the deterioration primarily within 72 hrs after onset⁠. Acute presentation was observed to be correlated with poor outcomes. In our report, the first case presented with sudden onset of headache in the right frontal region of head with vertigo. He came to hospital within 6 hours of onset. However, the second case had an onset of symptoms around 72 hours before the presentation.
Acute Sub temporal and Infratemporal Dumbbell Abscess Secondary to Tooth Extraction: Case Report
Authors: Roka Yam Bahadur
Published: August 2021

To present a case of acute temporal and infratemporal dumbbell abscess following tooth extraction and discuss the possible anatomic pathways of spread of odontogenic infections. This is a case of right maxillary tooth extraction following which he developed local infection that spread to the temporal and sub temporal space. The history and examination revealed the infection spreading to the buccal and sub temporal space with trismus and feeding problems. Intraoral and external drainage along with antibiotics led to the resolution of the abscess. Of the many complications of tooth extraction infection spreading along the temporalis with formation of a dumbbell abscess can lead to severe discomfort and septicemia if not detected and treated early. A case with successful management and result are discussed.
Quasi Moyamoya Disease: Case report and literature review
Authors: Neupane Srijana , Karki Karuna Tamrakar
Published: August 2021

Quasi moyamoya disease is the unilateral form of typical moyamoya disease which is associated with acute or chronic stages of inflammatory diseases. Here, I present 21-year-old boy presented with sudden onset of weakness of right sided limbs following physical workout, had acute ischemic infarction of left internal capsule in diffusion restriction MR image and unilateral steno- occlusive changes of terminal portion of left internal carotid artery was noted in digital subtraction angiography.
Geopolitical Reflections of Sino-Indian Conflict and its Implication on Nepal’s Survival Strategy
Authors: Bhattarai Gaurav
Published: August 2021

Border disputes between China and India in June 2020 almost lead South Asian countries to take a side. But, Nepal, situated between India and China, has always expressed a stern belief in neutrality and non-alignment. Even though New Delhi doubted Nepal’s neutrality and non-alignment citing China’s growing footprints in Nepal, Kathmandu reckoned such suspicion as the result of a new map row between two countries connected by open borders. While Nepal’s repeated calls to diplomatically resolve India-Nepal border problems remained unheeded by New Delhi, it provided room for the ruling communist party in Nepal to reap geopolitical benefits out of the Sino-Indian dispute. But, interestingly, such geopolitical benefits are usually targeted in tempering Indian influence in Nepal, by getting closer with China. Apprehending the same, this study aims to assess the geopolitical implication of Sino-Indian conflict on the survival strategy of Nepal. To fulfill the same objectives, the Chinese perception of Nepal-India relations, and Indian perception of Sino-Nepal ties have been critically assessed in this study. This study is methodologically based on the information collected from the secondary sources. In order to critically evaluate the geopolitical expression of Sino-Indian conflict in Nepal, this study reviews India’s perception of Nepal-China relations, and China’s perception of Nepal-India relations. Also, the reports and the press releases of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, historical facts, treaties, government reports and decisions have been studied and analyzed. Media sources are also reviewed to understand the diverse narratives produced on the geopolitical reflection of Sino-Indian conflict. The themes that emerged from the reviews are thematically analyzed and interpreted, to discover that cultivating relations with one country at the expense of the other may be counterproductive to Nepal’s survival strategies.
Geo-Strategic Imperative of North-Western Border: Triangular Region Kalapani - Lipulekh and Limpiadhura of Nepal
Authors: Khanal Bharat
Published: August 2021

The extreme north western region of Nepal is bordered with India and China and separated by Mahakali River. As per Article 5 of Sugauli treaty and various other evidences like, historical facts, ancient maps, river science, government correspondence and other documents proves that the river originating from Limpiadhura form the international boundary between Nepal and China. However, the certain parts of Nepalese territory have been under the control of India from seven decades. Owing to the historical and geographical proximity, Nepal has maintained special relations with her immediate neighbors, India and China, despite several complex situations. Remaining away from strategic competition and rivalry; and gaining maximum benefit from India and China as they are global and regional players would best serve the national interest of Nepal. Underdeveloped nature of physical infrastructures, nascent institutional structures and poor presence of government machinery in the North western border of Nepal has complicated the problem. Our neighbors should be sensitive and respectful to our concerns and interests. Delicate handling of border issues is in our interest. Nepal has become the center of geopolitical interest in the present world. Sands of geopolitics are constantly shifting in South Asia and Nepal cannot remain aloof from it. Influence in Nepal from competition and cooperation is rising. There is a need of cooperation for transit economy and trilateral cooperation. Nepal should use her diplomatic expertise and regain our territory by maintaining friendly and harmonious relations with her neighbors. Nepal and India shouldn’t delay in resolving such outstanding disputes. Both countries should bring their evidences and carefully examine that evidence by creating a favorable negotiating environment. Above all, national consensus on such sensitive issue is important.
नेपालको भूसामरिक हैसियत : विगत र वर्तमान
Authors: शर्मा झमक प्रसाद
Published: August 2021

प्रस्तुत लेखमा नेपालको भूसामरिक हैसियत र त्यसको व्यवस्थापन पक्षलाई ऐतिहासिक परिप्रेक्ष्यबाट लेखाजोखा गर्दै वर्तमान विश्वमा आफ्नो भू सामरिक हैसियतबाट लाभान्वित हुन नेपालले के कस्ता रणनीति अवलम्वन गर्नु फलदायक हुन्छ भन्ने कुराको विश्लेषण गर्ने काम भएकोछ । यसमा विश्लेषणात्मक र विवेचनात्मक पद्धतिको प्रयोग गरिएको छ । कुनै देशको भौगोलिक अवस्थितिले त्यस देशको आत्मरक्षा, कूटनीति, परराष्ट्र नीति, राष्ट्रनिर्माण, राष्ट्रियता निर्माण, संस्कृति र सभ्यता निर्माण तथा आर्थिक विकासमा राख्ने तादात्म्यता नै भूसामरिक हैसियत हो । अनुकूल भूसामरिक हैसियत भएको कारणले नेपाल अनादिकाल देखि आफ्नो भौगोलिक अखण्डता र स्वाधीनताको रक्षा गर्न समर्थ भएको छ । इतिहासको कालखण्डमा समय समयमा नेपालमा हुने गरेका दर्जनौं बाह्य आक्रमणहरुलाई नेपालले अनुकूल भूसामरिकताबाट आर्जित वीरता र रणकौशलताको उपयोग गरेर विफल बनाइदियो । आर्य, खस, मंगोल,द्रविढ लगायतका समुदायहरु भएको मिश्रित समाज भएर पनि सबै समुदायले यहांको भूसामरिकतालाई आत्मसात् गरी आपसी सद्भावना र सामन्जस्यपूर्णमौलिक संस्कृतिको विकास गरेकाले नेपालीपनको आत्मीय भावना भएको राष्ट्रियता निर्माण भई सुदृढभएको छ । चीन र भारत दुई ठूला राष्ट्रका बिचको अवस्थितिले गर्दा नेपालको भूसामरिक हैसियतले तीदुबैको सुरक्षा संबेदनशीलतासँग पनि सरोकार राख्ने भएकाले उनीहरु नेपालप्रति भूसामरिक अभिरुची राख्ने गर्दछन् । तसर्थ उनीहरुलाई सुरक्षाको प्रत्याभूति दिंदैमित्रतालाई सुदृढ बनाई विकास र आपसी सहयोगमा सहकार्य गर्नु समयको माग रहेको छ । छिमेकीको अलावा अन्य मुलुकहरुसंग पनि असंलग्नता र पञ्चशीलको सिद्धान्तको अनुसरण गर्दै मैत्री सम्बन्ध कायम गरी अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय सहयोग र सहकार्य जारी राख्नुपर्छ । नेपाल फरक–फरक राजनैतिक प्रणाली भएका दुईठूला मुलुकको बिचमा रहेकाले ती मुलुकहरुले राख्ने राजनैतिक चासोबाट केही न केही प्रभावित हुने सम्भावना रहनाका साथै नेपालको अनुकूल भूसामरिक हैसियत भएकै कारणले कतिपय शक्ति राष्ट्रहरूले यसलाई आफ्नो स्वार्थका लागि प्रयोग गर्न सकिन्छकि भन्ने अभिलाषा राख्ने सम्भावना पनि रहन्छ । तथापि नेपालीहरूको सामरिक स्वावलम्बन, देशभक्ति अनि राष्ट्रिय अखण्डतालाई प्राणभन्दा प्यारो मान्ने भावनाका कारणले नेपालमा परचक्रीहरूले नकारात्मक गतिविधिका लागि कुनै पनि स्थान पाएका छैनन् र पाउनु पनि हुँदैन । विगतमा भूसामरिक हैसियतलाई युद्ध र प्रतिरक्षासँग मात्र जोडेर हेर्ने गरिएकोमा अबको वर्तमान विश्वमा युद्धको कुनै औचित्य नरहेकाले विकास र समृद्धिका लागि सहकार्य गर्न भूसामरिक हैसियतको उपयोग गर्नु नितान्त आवश्यक छ । यातायातको विस्तार, प्रचुर जलस्रोत र जलविधुतको व्यापक परिचालन, पर्यटन प्रवद्र्धन जस्ता कुराहरु हाम्रा उच्च प्राथमिकताका विषयहरु हुन । यसका लागि नेपालले दुवै छिमेकी मुलुकहरुसँग सम्यक कूटनैतिक सु सम्बन्ध, छिमेकी मित्रराष्ट्रहरूको भूसामरिक अभिरुचिलाई कुटनैतिक र सन्तुलित सम्बोधन, चीनले ल्याएको बीआर आई अवधारणाको अवलम्बन, अमेरिकासँग सम्पन्न भएको एम.सी.सी सम्झौताको कार्यान्वयन समेतका माध्यमबाट नेपालले आफ्नो भूसामरिक हैसियतलाई विकास, समृद्धि र अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय भाइचाराका लागि मात्रप्रयोग गर्नु समयको माग रहेको छ ।
दिगो विकास र राष्ट्रिय सुरक्षा
Authors: कुर्मी हंसावती
Published: August 2021

भौगोलिक विविधता नेपालको विलक्षण विशेषता र सुन्दर पक्ष हो । यहि विविधता विविध समयमा दिगो विकास र राष्ट्रको सुरक्षामा चुनौती बनेर उभिएको पाइन्छ । वर्तमान समयमा राष्ट्रिय सुरक्षालाई व्यवस्थित बनाउने आधार बनेको छ नेपालको दिगो विकास । देशभित्र गरिने विकासका कामहरु दिगो नहुन्जेलसम्म देशवासी र राष्ट्रिय सुरक्षाले विभिन्न किसिमका समस्याहरु सामना भोग्नुपरेको छ । देश र जनताको सुरक्षामा दिगो विकासको अग्रगामी भूमिका रहन्छ । दिगो विकाससँग जातीय विविधताको सीप, दक्षता,क्षमता र राज्यको सुरक्षा जोडिएको हुन्छ । कुनै पनिदेशको जनताले राष्ट्रिय सुरक्षाको अभावमा आफू र आफ्नो समुदायका ज्ञान, उद्यम र अभ्यासलाई भरपुर रुपमा राज्य सामु दिएको देख्न सकिन्न । दिगो विकासर राष्ट्रको सुरक्षामा जनता र राष्ट्रका बिचमा सुमधुर सम्बन्ध जोडिएको हुन्छ । यस्तो स्थितिमा सैनिक–नागरिक सुदृढ सम्बन्ध हेर्न पाइन्छ । दिगो विकासको अवधारणाले देशको भूगोल, जातजाति, वर्ग, लिङ्ग,भाषा, संस्कृति, धर्म, रीतिरिवाज, परम्परागत ज्ञान,सीप र कलाको विकासलाई दर्साउछ । यस लेखमा राज्यमा भएको जातिय विविधिता, ज्ञान, सीप, रक्षमताका माध्यम द्धारा दिगो विकास र राष्ट्रिय सुरक्षाकाबिचमा अन्तरसम्बन्ध किन, कसरी र के छ ? भन्ने बिषयलाई दर्साउन खोजिएको छ । गुणत्मक मद्धतिमालेखिएको यस लेखमा दिगो विकासमा जनताले कसरीअपनत्वको महसुस गर्छन ? अपनत्वले जनतालाई किनर कसरी जिम्मेवारीको बोध गराउँछ ? जनतामा एकआपसमा सकारात्मक सोच कसरी विकास गराउछ ?दिगो विकासले कसरी राष्ट्रहित र राष्ट्रिय सुरक्षालाईएक ढिक्कामा जोड्छ ? भन्ने प्रश्नहरुका सन्दर्भमा दिगोविकासले भौतिक संरचना मात्र निर्माण हुदैन, यसले देशको ऐतिहासिक, सामाजिक, आर्थिक, साँस्कृतिक अवस्थालाई समेत बलियो बनाउछ । दिगो विकासले राष्ट्रिय सुरक्षामा महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका खेल्दै देशलाई समृद्ध र सुरक्षित बनाउँछ भन्ने निष्कर्ष यस लेखमा निकालिएको छ ।
Logros en ciencias de la complejidad en el IFUNAM: una recopilación incompleta
Authors: Boyer D.
Published: August 2021

A pesar de que la complejidad se suele considerar como un paradigma joven, que irrumpió hace poco en áreas muy diversas de la ciencia, la investigación en sistemas complejos tiene una larga tradición en México. Se inició en el Instituto de Física en los años 70 y Germinal Cocho fue un actor central de su desarrollo ahí y en la UNAM, a lo largo de cuatro décadas. Aquí presentamos una breve revisión, necesariamente incompleta, de logros obtenidos en varias áreas de la complejidad en el Instituto de Física por Germinal Cocho y sus numerosos colaboradores y colegas.
ELECTRON-MICROSCOPIC FEATURES OF THE LOWER UTERINE SEGMENT MYOMETRY IN WOMEN WITH PLACENTAL PRESENTATION
Authors: Lakatosh P. V. , Stechenko L. O. , Lakatosh V. P. , Poladich I. V. , Antonyuk M. I. , Dola O. L.
Published: August 2021

The article presents modern phenomena about electron microscopic features of the studied placentas. Placenta previa is an urgent problem of modern obstetrics, as it is the main cause of obstetric bleeding in the third trimester of pregnancy. The aim of the study was to study the electron microscopic features of the myometrium of the lower uterine segment in women with placenta previa. Materials and methods. In accordance with the aim of the research, 122 pregnant women with atypical location of the placenta were examined, who were hospitalized and delivered in the Perinatal Center of Kyiv during 20140–2020 at 36 + 6 days and 38–39 weeks of gestation. In 10 pregnant women with placenta previa performed electron microscopy of the myometrium of the lower uterine segment during placenta previa, which formed the main group. The control group included 6 pregnant women within 38 weeks with a normal location of the placenta. In all pregnant women of the main group, myometrial biopsies were taken in the placenta previa of the lower uterine segment. Results and their conclusions. The study found that the most significant electron microscopic changes were found in the myometrium, which is primarily related to the contractile function of smooth myocytes. Obviously, this is due to lack of energy supply, resulting in a decrease in both the number of mitochondria and their functional state. This process is also complicated by other energy sources – trophic inclusions. The condition of blood vessels at presentation of a placenta also changes, both a hypoxic condition of vessels, and surrounding fabrics develops. The detected electron microscopic changes of the placenta give an understanding of the further course of pregnancy and fetal development, because it is the placenta that ensures the interaction of the mother and fetus.