bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Insecticidal potential of some indigenous weeds extracts of Bahawalpur Pakistan againstdusky cotton bug (Oxycarenus hyalinipennis) (Costa) (Hemiptera: Lygaidae) under laboratory conditions
Authors: Noor ul Huda Fatima , Hassan Muhammad , Iqbal Muhammad , Jamil Moazzam , Iqbal Javaid
Published: March 2022

Owing to large scale use of chemical insecticides there is always need to find new alternatives to chemical insecticides. This study evaluated the aqueous extracts of three weeds namely Datura alba (Nees), Withania somnifera (Linnaeus) and Chenopodium album (Linnaeus) for insecticidal potential against Oxycarenus hyalinipennis (Costa) (Hemiptera: Lygaeidae) under laboratory conditions. Extracts were prepared from three plant parts e.g., leaves, stems and roots and applied at five concentrations ranging from 1 to 20 %. To check the mortality not because of weed extracts control treatment (water only) was also included as sixth treatment. Mortality of pest insects was assessed after three exposure periods e.g., 24h, 48 hand 72 h. Among the three weeds tested, mortality was more due to extract of D. alba weed which thus proved more toxic compared to other two weeds. Among plant parts, root extracts were more potent than leaves and stem extracts and the more concentration of 20 per cent usually resulted in maximum mortality. Maximum mortality of insects was after 72 h period followed by 48 h and minimum was after 24 h period. However maximum mortality of 60 % in case of D. alba warrants attention towards the options of either increasing concentration (> 20 %) of this extract or to evaluate other extraction type e.g., ethanolic extract to gain maximum mortality against this notorious pest.
Predictors of morbidity and mortality during hospitalization following stroke.
Authors: Muhammad Akbar Memon  , Kamran Baig Memon  , Masood Uz Zaman Babar  , Uzma Aashique  , Kiran Hafeez  , Zia Farooqui
Published: March 2022

Objective: The purpose behind this study was to determine the predictors of morbidity and mortality during hospitalization caused by cerebrovascular accident. Study Design: Cross Sectional study. Setting: Emergency Department of Medicine, Isra University Hospital, Hyderabad. Period: October 2017 to May 2018. Material & Methods: We have evaluated a total of 124 patients who presented and were admitted with signs and symptoms of stroke and confirmatory diagnosis was made based on CT scan. All baseline and clinical variables recorded in a structured questionnaire and the data were evaluated in Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21.0. Outcome of these patients were observed based on the number of patients died during hospitalization and poor outcome associated predictors. Results: A total of 124 patients were selected for this study. The mean age of patients was 58.52 years (13.44 ± SD). In this observational study we have observed hypertension (N = 106, 85.5%) was the most common predictor of hospitalization among patients with stroke. The overall mortality associated with stroke was 16.13% (20 cases out of total 124). Infection of urinary tract during hospitalization, patients presented with unconsciousness, area of thalamic infarction, involvement of middle cerebral artery, and posterior cerebral artery infarction were the most common predictors of stroke related in-hospital mortality. Conclusion: Overall, corrected stroke related in-hospital mortality rate was 16.13% and patients who presented with loss of consciousness, infection of urinary tract, thalamic infarction, and area involving the middle cerebral artery were associated with higher in-hospital stroke related mortality.
Correlation of resistive index of main renal artery and inter-lobar artery with degree of hydronephrosis.
Authors: Muhammad Asif  , Huma Siddiq Baba  , Muhammad Nawaz Anjum
Published: March 2022

Objective: To study the correlation of resistive index of main renal artery and inter-lobar artery with degree of hydronephrosis. For the purpose of this study data collection was carried through different research works conducted previously regarding hydronephrosis and its effects on the resistivity index of renal arteries. Study Design: Systemic Review. Setting: Radiology Research Section, University of Lahore. Period: September 2018 to May 2020. Material & Methods: Research was conducted with the help of keywords. One hundred and three articles were found at initial stage. A table was designed for data collection purpose including the information such as author of article, year of research, type of hydronephrosis, number of patients, and the resistive index of renal arteries. The data included both male and female patients of any age suffering from hydronephrosis of any origin and no area or time limitation was applied. Results: Pooling results of this systematic review depicts that the researchers conducted various researches addressing the cause of hydronephrosis, the effect of type of hydronephrosis on the resistive index, difference between resistivity index of obstructive and non-obstructive hydronephrosis, level of obstruction and its effect on RI of the renal artery, factors that influence RI other than renal in origin but not a single research conducted on human subject represents the correlation of different grades or degrees of hydronephrosis with either main renal artery or inter-lobar arteries. Out of 17 articles, 8 (47%) articles discuss the resistive index for both obstructive and non-obstructive hydronephrosis while remaining 9 (53%) articles discuss only the mean resistive index for the obstructed kidney. Conclusion: Although renal resistive index is the parameter which is influenced by a variety of other factors such as age of patient, plasma renin level, and the simultaneous presence of certain diseases like hypertension, cardiac diseases, diabetes mellitus, and renal disorders. The presence of any of these factors may rise the RI values even if there is no renal obstruction. Yet different research mainly shows that the values of RI are high i.e. >0.70 in case of obstructed kidney while generally the values of RI are <0.70 in case of none obstructed kidney.
Growth performance of selected Moringa oleifera seed origins in North Florida
Authors: Oluwaseunfunmi Samuel Olaborode , Cassel Samuel Gardner , Oghenekome Urakpo Onokpise
Published: March 2022

Moringa oleifera which is also known as horseradish or drumstick tree is a rapidly growing, drought-tolerant tree that can tolerate poor soil conditions. It is presently broadly cultivated and has turned out to be naturalized in numerous geographical areas of the tropics. The objective of this study was to evaluate the growth performance and survivability of Moringa seed origins in the North Florida region of the United States of America. Seedlings were prepared in the George Conoly Greenhouse at the Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, FL. The seed origins were Ghana, Texas PKM1, Haiti PKM1, Colombia, Nigeria, Jamaica, Nigeria Local, Impex PKM1, Peela Medu, India EOA PKM1, and Belton. A randomized completely block design (RCBD) was used in this study to compare the performance of eleven seed origins of M. oleifera Height and Stem diameter. Nigeria Local had the best performance in terms of height for 2018 and 2019 growing seasons, 191.98 ± 7.42 cm and 123.19 ± 26.67 cm, respectively. Colombia had the best performance in terms of stem diameter for the 2018 and 2019 growing seasons, 2.6 ± 0 cm and 2.08 ± 0 cm, respectively. However, DMRT revealed that the height and stem diameter of the seed origins were not significantly different (p ≤ 0.05). Therefore, the results revealed that the alternative hypotheses (Ha) that the Moringa oleifera seed origins were significantly different in heights and stem diameter were rejected.
Fungal biodiversity associated with groundnuts stored in Nasarawa State
Authors: Pedro Akharenegbe  , Aleruchi Chuku  , John Mawak  , Bashir Sani  , Hannah Eyo Nsemoh  , Victor Kolawole Fadayomi
Published: March 2022

Various food commodities such as groundnuts are prone to fungal contamination in favourable environmental conditions. The purpose of this study was to isolate and identify fungi associated with stored groundnuts. A purposeful and random sampling was employed to collect three hundred (300) samples of groundnuts in storage for more than six (6) months from local storage facilities known as ‘rumbun’ from the three agricultural zones (Nasarawa South, Nasarawa North and Nasarawa West) in Nasarawa State. The samples were grounded and cultured in potato dextrose agar (PDA) under sterile conditions, with the aid of a microscope and the fungal flora were determined using taxonomical schemes relying on their morphological and cultural characteristics. The total heterotrophic fungal ranged from 1.4 × 102 to 2.9 × 105 with stored groundnut from Nasarawa South being the most contaminated (4.8 × 104 CFU/g) followed by Nasarawa West (1.6 x 104) and Nasarawa North was the least contaminated (3.3 × 103 CFU/g). Fungal diversity from this study included Rhizopus stolonifer (65.3%), with the highest prevalence followed by Mucor spp (48.5%), Aspergillus niger (43%) and Aspergillus flavus (39 %) while Neosartorya fisheri (0.6 %). The findings of this study suggests that the groundnuts in storage from the three agricultural zones are heavily contaminated by fungi capable of producing mycotoxins which could present a public health challenge to the consumers. It is therefore recommended that groundnuts for long term storage should be properly dried to reduce the attack of fungi with reduced moisture.
Successful rechallenge of bevacizumab after grade 4 bevacizumab induced hypertension in a case of carcinoma ovary, is rechallenging an option? - A Rare case report
Authors: Satish sharma  , Apurva A patel  , Aruj Dhyani  , Nikesh Aggarwal  , Yuganshi Gupta  , Goutham R Reddy  , Debajyoti Maji  , Harshvardhan A  , Phillip G Kuttikat  , Ananya Pareek  , Sonia Parikh  , Harsha P Panchal
Published: March 2022

Treatment of multi-resistant ovarian cancer is palliative. Patient after receiving multiple lines of chemotherapy are neither in good PS nor have good compliance to receive further toxic treatment. Bevacizumab is a vascular endothelial growth factor which inhibit angiogenesis. Bevacizumab is generally used in combination with chemotherapy. Due to its low toxicity profile, improvement in progression free survival (PFS), easy availability in resources limited settings, it is a good adjunct to more toxic and costly regimens. Development of hypertension is one of the most common adverse event of bevacizumab. We present a case of patient of metastatic carcinoma ovary, who developed grade 4 hypertension post 1st cycle of bevacizumab for which treatment was withheld. After control of blood pressure, she was rechallenged with bevacizumab and patient did not had any hypertensive episode and is doing well at present.
Pain experience during first trimester medical termination of pregnancy: Clinical observation from a cohort of Asian women
Authors: Vincent Y.T. Cheung
Published: March 2022

Objective: Optimal pain management during medical termination of pregnancy (TOP) remains unclear. This study aimed to suggest practical points to help minimize the intensity of pain of women during first trimester medical TOP. Methods: A retrospective observational study which reviewed the pain experience and the need for analgesics of 44 Asian women, who underwent first trimester medical TOP. Results: Nulliparous women had higher pain scores and more likely to need analgesics than multiparous women. Most women requested analgesics between 87.8 and 154.4 min (95% confidence interval) after misoprostol administration. Conclusions: Prophylactic analgesics should be provided to all nulliparous women undergoing first trimester medical TOP; and if paracetamol is the analgesic of choice, it should be given one hour after vaginal misoprostol administration to optimize pain relief.
“I am also in the compensation” program for learning losses during the Covid 19 process
Authors:   Department of Basic Education, Classroom Education, University of Amasya, Amasya, Turkey, Karbeyaz Aytekin
Published: March 2022

In Turkey, for the first time in the summer season of 2020-2021, the “I am in compensation program” was applied to compensate for learning losses due to Covid 19. This research aims to determine the opinions of classroom teachers about the “I am in compensation program”. The research was designed according to the phenomenology method. A semi-structured interview form developed by the researchers was used as a data collection tool. Nineteen participants from the classroom teachers who applied the “I am in for compensation program" at least once by using the criterion sampling method were included in the study. The data were interpreted with the NVivo 9.2 package program using the thematic analysis method. According to the opinion of the classroom teachers, “I am in compensation program”, it has been revealed that it supports the students academically, contributes to the socialization of the students, makes the students happy by playing many games, and develops a positive attitude towards the lessons. Various suggestions were made based on the research findings.
PENGHIDUPAN KEMBALI PASAL TERHADAP PENGHINAAN PRESIDEN DAN WAKIL PRESIDEN DALAM RANCANGAN KITAB UNDANG-UNDANG HUKUM PIDANA
Authors: Rahmasari Nuzul Shinta Nur , Soeskandi Hari
Published: March 2022

Law Number 1 of 1946 concerning of Criminal Law is an affirmation made by the government from the enactment of Colonial Law known as Wetboek van Strafrecht (WvS) or widely known as Kitab Undang-Undang Hukum Pidana (KUHP). KUHP itself should be revised with the current condition of the Indonesia. However, the revision of Criminal Law within the draft of KUHP itself consist articles which cause conflict, one of which is the article about insult directed President and/or Vice President of the Indonesia. Wheres, this article is already removed by the Constitutional Court in 2006 under the statementNumber 013/022/PUU-IV/2006. The Governmment and House of Representatives seem to have disobeyed the statement of the Constitutional Court that makes the writer of this journal decides to take the revival of the article of insult to President and/Vice President as the background of the problem of a research. Further analysis will be carried out by the writer regarding the insult of President’s dignity and honor then analyze the policy of reactivating the said article about insult of the leader of the country in RKUHP by central government and House of Representatives. The said article is considered unconstitutional by Constitutional Court (MK) and has been objected to be a part of the RKUHP or articles with the same and similar contents. The process of the analysis will still use the reference from Constitutional Court’s decision and experts’ opinion. This reserach uses juridical normative approach which aim to discover rules and also norms to answer the legal issue being faced so that the solutions of the issue in this research can be made. In this case, the reactivation of the article of insult directed to the leader of the country in RKUHP is not the proper policy to be made because it has a tendency to be used as a tool to silent the people’s voice to criticize the performance of the President and/Vice President.
TERTIARY STUDENTS’ AWARENESS OF CLIMATE CHANGE: A CASE STUDY OF A SELECTED UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
Authors: Dyani Vuyolwethu
Published: March 2022

Introduction: Climate change (CC) is harming the planet. All of society should be involved in managing climate changes or it will become uncontrollable. Students should not be left out as they are regarded as important to the society and in a good position to deal with the changes because they will become tomorrow’s decision makers and influencers.

Problem statement: It is unclear whether students at tertiary institutions are aware of climate change.

Aim of study: The aim of the research was to explore the level of climate change awareness of tertiary students.

Research methodology: The research adopted the objectivist ontology. A positivist approach was followed and the research approach was deductive. The intent of the study was to generalise what tertiary students think and know about climate change, therefore, the survey strategy was appropriate. Questionnaires were used to collect data from 603 students who participated in the study. The data were analysed using MS Excel and SPSS available at the university. A factors analysis was also performed. In total, 42 findings were identified.

Ethics: Participants were informed of the purpose of the study and their rights to privacy. No cultural or any other sensitive questions were asked, and participants had the option to participate in the study and withdraw at any time.

Finding: Students are aware of climate change, but more needs to be done to empower students to become advocates of climate change.
ベトナムからの人文社会科学メイン論文三本
Authors: Mai Nhat Chi
Published: March 2022

この三つの研究（参照文献リストご覧ください）は多くの人文社会科学の分野を統合し、社会人類学・言語学・民俗学・適用ベイズ統計・文化研究が含まれた。この三つの研究が実施された研究チームはハノイの学際的社会研究センター（フェニカー大学、ベトナム）の研究者たちである。
How important are environmentally unsustainable non-essential hotel service components to tourists? A discrete choice experiment.
Authors: von Briel Dorine , Kemperman Astrid , Dolnicar Sara
Published: March 2022

United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 12 calls for nations to ensure sustainable consumption and production. The tourism industry can contribute to this aim by reducing the provision of non-essential service components with negative environmental consequences, such as single-use plastic items. This study (1) identifies unsustainable non-essential accommodation services, (2) determines tourist preferences for each service compared to each other at aggregate and market segment levels, and (3) assesses the potential of two alternative theory-based approaches (risk reduction through autonomy and gain- and loss- framing of the price) to entice tourists to forfeit environmentally unsustainable non-essential service components. Results from a discrete choice experiment suggest that tourists see little value in most non-essential unsustainable service components and that gain-framing the price represents the most promising strategy to motivate tourists to voluntarily opt-out of such service components. Theoretical and managerial implications of these findings are discussed.
Evaluating the generalizability of the COVID States survey — a large-scale, non-probability survey
Authors: Radford Jason , Green Jon , Quintana Alexi , Safarpour Alauna , Simonson Matthew D , Baum Matthew , Lazer David , Ognyanova Katherine , Druckman James , Perlis Roy , Santillana Mauricio , Volpe John D.
Published: March 2022

COVID-19 fundamentally changed the world in a matter of months. To understand how it was impacting life in the United States, we fielded a non-probability survey in all 50 states concerning people's attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors, designed to be representative at the state level. Here, we evaluate the generalizability of this study by assessing the representativeness and convergent validity of our estimates. First, we evaluate the representativeness of the sample by comparing it to baseline estimates and auditing the size of the weights we use to reduce bias. We find our sample is diverse and most weights are below levels of concern with the exception of Hispanic respondents. Second, we assess the convergent validity of our survey by evaluating how our estimates of attitudes, behaviors, and opinions compare to estimates from other surveys and administrative data. Third, we perform a direct comparison of our results to the Kaiser Family Foundation’s probability-based COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor. Overall, our estimates deviate from others by 1%-7% with the larger differences stemming from states with small populations and few other data sources and estimates from items with differing question wording or response choices. Here, we put forward a standard for evaluating the representativeness of surveys, non-probability or otherwise.
Exercise and bariatric surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis of the feasibility and acceptability of exercise and controlled trial methods
Authors: Baillot Aurelie , St-Pierre Maxime , Bernard Paquito , Burkhardt Laura , Chorfi Wafaa , Oppert Jean Michel , Bellicha Alice , Brunet Jennifer
Published: March 2022

This systematic review and meta-analysis assessed the feasibility and acceptability of exercise and controlled trial methods in adults awaiting or having undergone bariatric surgery (BS). Search methods used to identify relevant articles were: inclusion of articles identified in a systematic review, new database search of articles published 2019-21, and hand searching reference lists. Titles/abstracts and full-texts were screened by two reviewers independently against inclusion criteria: adults awaiting or having undergone BS, controlled trial, exercise group compared to a comparison group without exercise. Twenty-eight articles were reviewed; most interventions were supervised, performed after BS, and lasted ≤13 weeks. Pooled data for exercise intervention attendance and dropout rates were 84% (k=10) and 5% (k=19), respectively, though possibly misestimated due to poor/selective reporting. Median study and recruitment duration were 18 weeks and 24 months, respectively, with a pooled enrollment rate of 2.5 participants/month. Pooled data for refusal to participate, enrollment, and retention rates were 23% (k=16), 43% (k=18), and 87% (k=26), respectively. Exercise and controlled trial methods seem feasible and acceptable for adults awaiting or having undergone BS. However, improved reporting of feasibility and acceptability indicators is needed to better identify methodological or practical challenges, and assess bias.
Non-right handedness is associated with language and reading impairments
Authors: Abbondanza Filippo , Dale Philip , Wang Carol , Hayiou-Thomas Marianna E. , Toseeb Umar , koomar Tanner , Wigg Karen , Feng Yu , Price Kaitlyn M , Kerr Elizabeth , Guger Sharon , Lovett Maureen , Strug Lisa J , van Bergen Elsje , Dolan Conor V. , Tomblin Bruce , Moll Kristina , Schulte-Körne Gerd , Neuhoff Nina , Warnke Andreas , Fisher Simon , Barr Cathy L , Michaelson Jacob J , Boomsma Dorret , Snowling Margaret J. , Hulme Charles , Whitehouse Andrew , Pennell Craig E , Newbury Dianne , Stein John Frederick , Talcott Joel B , Bishop Dorothy Vera Margaret , Paracchini Silvia
Published: March 2022

Worldwide, the majority of people prefer using the right hand for most motor tasks, including writing. Because of the link between handedness and language hemispheric dominance, handedness has been studied for association with language-related disorders. No clear pattern has emerged from these studies, and inconsistencies have been attributed to small sample sizes, publication bias, and heterogeneous criteria for the definition of handedness and disorders.Here, we assessed the frequency of non-right handedness (NRH) in 10 distinct cohorts not analysed before in this context. We identified N = 2,499 cases with reading and/or language impairment and N = 4,428 unique controls on the basis of a priori defined criteria. Overall, NRH was more frequent and more variable in the cases (8-24%) than in the controls (8-16%). Meta-analysis in the eight cohorts that met the inclusion criteria showed an increase of NRH in individuals with language/reading impairment compared to controls (OR = 1.21, CI = 1.06 - 1.37, p = 0.009). No moderator effects were detected for type of cohort (epidemiological versus clinical) and type of impairment (language versus reading). Our results support a genuine but modest association between NRH and reading and language impairments, suggesting shared biological pathways underlying brain lateralization, handedness, and cognitive functions.
Grounding Motivation for Behaviour Change
Authors: Papies Esther K. , Barsalou Lawrence , Claassen Maria Almudena , Davis Tess , Farrar Stephanie , Gauthier Elodie , Rodger Amy , Tatar Betül , Wehbe Lara , Werner Johanna
Published: March 2022

Many of the key problems humans are facing today result from desires, habits, and social norms impeding behaviour change. Here, we apply a grounded cognition perspective to these phenomena, suggesting that simulating the consequences of one’s actions plays a key role in them. We first describe the grounded cognition theory of desire and motivated behaviour, and present evidence on how consumption and reward simulations underlie people’s representation of appetitive stimuli and guide motivated behaviour. Then, we discuss how the theory can be used to understand the effects of habits, social norms, and various self-regulation strategies. We suggest conceptualising behaviour change as overcoming the simulations of hedonic and social reward that favour existing habits and behaviours, and as updating situated representations of motivated behaviours in their social context. We discuss how this perspective can help us understand the challenges that people experience in initiating and repeating new behaviours, and in high-impact decision making in the face of the status quo. In order to move beyond the socially sanctioned, habitual behaviours that currently threaten human and planetary health, we must understand what motivates them, and how this motivation can be harnessed for the greater good.
Capturing developmental dynamics within a transdiagnostic framework: Challenges and promises
Authors: Astle Duncan , Bassett Danielle S , Viding Essi
Published: March 2022

There is a growing body of research that seeks to understand the mechanisms that drive and maintain neurodevelopmental differences, without recourse to conventional diagnostic categories. So called ‘transdiagnostic’ studies change multiple design features, relative to a more conventional case-control design. Different sampling frames, approaches to assessment and analytic frameworks are allowing researchers to explore neurocognitive mechanisms across hitherto accepted diagnostic boundaries. Sensitive measurement, bridging levels of analysis, and capturing developmental change all pose significant challenges to transdiagnostic researchers. However, methods borrowed from elsewhere, allowing researchers to model individual-level data rather than the group average, and a new focus on developing circuits rather than singular brain regions, are bringing fresh mechanistic insights. We argue that a transdiagnostic approach needs to do more than just improve the characterisation of neurodivergent young people; in future it must also incorporate the developmental dynamics that capture how and when neurodevelopmental differences emerge. This crucial step will require methodological innovation. We introduce approaches that are just emerging within the field, which may allow us to do this, including Generative Network Modelling, Impulse Response Analysis, Network Control Theory and Normative Modelling.
Diffusion of Punishment in Collective Norm Violations
Authors: Keshmirian Anita , Hemmatian Babak , Bahrami Bahador , Deroy Ophelia , Cushman Fiery Andrews
Published: March 2022

People assign less punishment to individuals who inflict harm collectively, compared to those who do so alone. We show that this arises from judgments of diminished individual causal responsibility in the collective cases. In Experiment 1, participants (N=1002) assigned less punishment to individuals involved in collective actions leading to intentional and accidental deaths, but not failed attempts, emphasizing that harmful outcomes, but not malicious intentions, were necessary and sufficient for the diffusion of punishment. Experiments 2.a compared the diffusion of punishment for harmful actions with ‘victimless’ purity violations (e.g., eating human flesh in groups; N=752). In victimless cases, where the question of causal responsibility for harm does not arise, diffusion of collective responsibility was greatly reduced—an effect replicated in Experiment 2.b (N= 500). We propose discounting in causal attribution as the underlying cognitive mechanism for reduction in proposed punishment for collective harmful actions.
Citizens’ Psychological Reactions following the Russian invasion of the Ukraine: A cross-national study
Authors: moshagen morten , Hilbig Benjamin E.
Published: March 2022

Following the invasion of the Ukraine by the Russian Federation, NATO and European countries implemented immediate, strong, and extraordinary unified policies sanctioning Russia. Given that the degree of unity that can be upheld in the longer term arguably also depends on citizens’ reactions and opinions in such countries, the present study sought to explore emotional reactions, perceived justifiability, the willingness to welcome refugees, and the desired severity of sanctions against Russia, and further investigated relevant individual differences variables. Comparative analyses of samples from Germany (n = 296), Great-Britain (n = 297), Poland (n = 291), and the United States (n = 297), indicate high emotional involvement (in terms of anger, anxiety, empathy for people in the Ukraine, and perceived threat), an almost complete absence of perceived justifiability of Russia’s action, a high willingness to welcome refugees, and an overall strong – but more varied – desire to implement severe sanctions against Russia. Whereas the European samples, and the Polish sample in particular, overall exhibited the strongest reactions and desired the most severe sanctions, responses were overall characterized by exceptional unity across the countries studied.
A Comparative Study of Algorithms Performance for Electric Grid Reconfiguration
Authors: de Sousa Pezzutti Alysson Rômulo , Martins Joberto S. B.
Published: March 2022

Smart grids (SGs) have as one of their basic proposals to incorporate intelligence into the electric grid through computing and communication technologies aiming at greater efficiency and effectiveness in their operation and control. Power loss, quality, and failures are inherent in the generation process, transmission, and distribution of electricity and, in the context of SGs, should be minimized to ensure greater resilience and system efficiency. Dynamic and efficient distribution network reconfiguration is an example of an SG functionality. The reconfiguration process consists of adjusting or changing the topology of the distribution network from the opening and closing of switches to minimize technical losses, optimize operating parameters, and restore power supply in contingency situations. The nature of the network reconfiguration problem is combinatorial, complex, and non-linear. Aiming to minimize convergence time in search of a solution in medium and large topologies, heuristic and optimization techniques are an alternative. This dissertation proposes a new genetic algorithm, GAEnhanced (Genetic Algorithm Enhanced), to solve network reconfiguration and make a comparative study of performance aspects of this algorithm in relation to other solutions and algorithmic strategies used. The main goal is to evaluate the algorithm implementation strategies for dynamic reconfiguration and on-the-fly distribution networks from a broader perspective, in addition to proposing a new solution with the GAEnhanced algorithm. A simulator (DNRSim) with basic functionalities for implementation and tests of network reconfiguration algorithms for the Smart Grid was developed within the scope of this dissertation. The comparative study of the performance of the GAEnhanced algorithm and other solutions with the DNRSim uses the IEEE models for system tests (14-bus, 30-bus, 57-bus, 118-bus, and 330-bus). The comparative study results illustrate the different ways to efficiently compute network reconfiguration solutions (scalability, time, and quality) and demonstrate the feasibility of using the GAEnhanced algorithm in the context of Smart Grids in a perspective of deploying more autonomic and intelligent solutions.
Konsentrasi Larutan NaCl pada Semen Terhadap Fertilisasi dan Penetasan Telur Ikan Lele Sangkuriang (Clarias gariepinus var Sangkuriang)
Authors: Wibowo Trio , Aryani Netti , Nuraini Nuraini
Published: March 2022

Penelitian ini dilaksanakan pada bulan Oktober-November 2021 di Laboratorium Pembenihan dan Pemuliaan Ikan Fakultas Perikanan dan Kelautan, Universitas Riau.Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendapatkan konsentrasi larutan NaCl yang terbaik terhadap keberhasilan fertilisasi, tingkat penetasan telur dan kelulushidupan larva ikan lele sangkuriang. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode eksperimen dengan menggunakan Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL), adapun perlakuannya adalah P1 (penambahan NaCl 0,3%), P2 (NaCl 0,5%), P3 (NaCl 0,7%), dan P4 (NaCl 0,9%). Penelitian yang telah dilakukan, penambahan larutan Nacl 0,3% (P1) merupakan hasil terbaik dibandingkan dengan perlakuan yang lainnya, dapat dilihat dari hasil yang diperoleh yaitu dengan tingkat keberhasilan Derajat Pembuahan (FR) 88,22%, Derajat Penetasan (HR) 97,39%, dan tingkat kelulushidupan (SR) 94,14%.
Kajian Potensi dan Strategi Pengembangan Ekowisata Bahari Pulau Pagang, Kecamatan Koto XI Tarusan, Kabupaten Pesisir Selatan, Sumatera Barat
Authors: Pardede Feri Handoyo , Yoswaty Dessy , Mulyadi Aras
Published: March 2022

Penelitian ini dilaksanakan Bulan Januari – Februari  2020 di Pulau Pagang, Kecamatan Koto Xi Tarusan, Kabupaten Pesisir Selatan, Sumatera Barat. Penelitian bertujuan untuk mengetahui potensi ekowisata bahari dan aspek yang menjadi kekuatan pada perairan Pulau Pagang untuk dikembangkan sebagai kawasan ekowisata bahari. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode survei dan penentuan titik stasiun secara purposive sampling. Hasil perhitungan dari Nilai Indeks Kesesuaian Wisata  yaitu 80,77% (Stasiun I), 80,77% (Stasiun II), 82,69% dan  (Stasiun III). Penilaian mengenai kekuatan, kelemahan, peluang, dan ancaman, pengembangan potensi perairan Pulau Pagang dinilai dari hasil pengamatan di lokasi penelitian, wawancara dan kuesioner. Pulau Pagang memiliki potensi sebagai kawasan ekowisata bahari seperti keindahan alam yang alami, terumbu karang, dan memiliki biota laut yang khas. Pengembangan obyek wisata bahari di Pulau Pagang dapat dilakukan dengan 1) Penataan wilayah dengan membentuk sistem zonasi untuk kegiatan wisata bahari dan kegiatan yang dilakukan masyarakat terhadap aktivitas ekowisata pantai dan pengelolaan lingkungan pesisir, 2) meningkatkan promosi berskala nasional maupun internasional, 3) Penyusunan tata ruang atau zonasi wisata dengan berbagai lembaga terkait dan masyarakat lokal
IMPLEMENTASI PEMBELAJARAN KEWIRAUSAHAAN DALAM MENUMBUHKEMBANGKAN KARAKTER KEWIRAUSAHAAN PADA SISWA DI SMK NEGERI PERTANIAN TERPADU PROVINSI RIAU
Authors: Aulia Adhis , Suarman Suarman , Nasir Muhammad
Published: March 2022

entrepreneurship learning on develop student entrepreneurship character in SMK Negeri Pertanian Terpadu Provinsi Riau. The sub focus research consist of 1).Learning models in the implementation of entrepreneurship learning on develop student entrepreneurship character, 2). The contribution of school citizens in the implementation of entrepreneurship learning on develop student entreprenurship character, and 3). The achievement of implementation entrepreneurship learning on develop student entrepreneurship character. Data was collected by interview, observation, and documentation. The results found that implementation of entrepreneurship learning on develop student entreprenurship character in SMK Negeri Pertanian Terpadu Provinsi Riau was implemented through learning models like discovery or inquiry learning, problem based learning, and project based learning. School citizens contribute to succeed the implementation of entrepreneurship learning by means of giving support for entrepreneurship learning, school creation and inovation, utilizing partner school as tutor, and build partnership for entrepreneurship learning. The school’s achievements in implementing entrepreneurship learning can be seen from the school’s achievements, relationships with partner schools, and school participation.
IMPLEMENTASI ADIWIYATA (SEKOLAH PEDULI LINGKUNGAN) DI SMA NEGERI 1 PEKANBARU
Authors: Suryani Eka , Isjoni Isjoni , Baheram Murni
Published: March 2022

This research aims to know the implementation of adiwiyata (school environment) in SMA Negeri 1 Pekanbaru. The method was used is the qualitative approach. Dotted defends on the findings of the research have been done, nestling be drawn the conclusion that it is in the planning stages of the program adiwiyata in SMA Negeri 1 Pekanbaru, the role of the principal, teachers, and the school committee is very important. A good cooperation in the preparation of the programs and activities that support program adiwiyata, this is what makes the planning to be mature and be able to carried out well in school. In the stage of implementation, the good cooperation of the principal as a leader, teacher and administrative activities in the program as a constructor of adiwiyata, the student as a daily executor and the committee as a supporting factor and the trustees made programme adiwiyata in SMA Negeri 1 Pekanbaru were carried out to its full potential and achive the desired objectives. See from the result of the implementation of adiwiyata programme in SMA Negeri 1 Pekanbaru, reflected that the successful implementation of the program has achieved the desired goals. From 2009 until 2016 always showed an increase to a better direction, program adiwiyata in SMA Negeri 1 Pekanbaru became a model for other schools and should afford to become environmentally independent school.
IMPLEMENTASI KEBIJAKAN KURIKULUM BERBASIS LINGKUNGAN HIDUP DI SMK NEGERI PERTANIAN TERPADU PROVINSI RIAU
Authors: Eriawan M. Dede Rosza , Azhar Azhar , Kartikowati Rr. Sri
Published: March 2022

This research aimed to gain an understanding the process implementation of curriculum based environment policy in SMK Negeri Pertanian Terpadu Provinsi Riau. The sub focus research consist of 1).  The programs of excellent in the implementation of curriculum based environment policy, 2). The contribution of school citizens in the implementation of curriculum based environment policy, and 3). The achievement of implementation curriculum based environment. Data was collected by interview, observation, and documentation. The results found that implementation of the curriculum based environment policy in SMK Negeri Pertanian Terpadu Provinsi Riau was implemented through flagship programmes in the form of lessons subjects, extracurricular, conditioning of infrastructure and the routine activities of the school. Citizen of school contribute to succeed the implementation of the programmes by means of school creation and inovation, utilizing partner school as tutor, and build partnership for environmental learning. The school’s achievements in implementing curriculum based environment can be seen from the school’s achievements, relationships with partner schools, and achievement of the school vision.
Case Study of Sound Production and Dolphin Behavior in Waters
Authors: Heryani Rita Puspita
Published: March 2022

Dolphins belong to the Cetacean Order and are members of the Odontocetes with physical characteristics and the sound signals they emit. This fish lives in the sea and is one of the rare animals. The preparation of this scientific article was carried out in May 2021 using a descriptive analysis based on a literature review using secondary data as a source of information. The sound frequency range with the highest intensity value is 32 dB in the frequency range of 14 - 16 kHz.
Estimation of the Sustainable Potential of Scads Fish (Decapterus spp) landed at the Belawan Ocean Fishing Port North Sumatra
Authors: Manik Ave Ulina Putri , Yurleni Yurleni , Soelistiowaty Soelistiowaty
Published: March 2022

Scads fish (Decapterus spp.) is a fish that is widely consumed by the community so that consumer demand in the market is high for Scads Fish. Based on the Statistics book from the KKP, the catch of Scadsfish has decreased in catches from 2014 to 2016, this is due to continuous catching. The purpose of this study was to estimate the sustainable potential and to determine the level of utilization of Scads Fish in Belawan Ocean Fishing Port, North Sumatra. The research data was obtained from the Belawan Ocean Fishery Port in February 2021. The method used in this study is a survey method, using an equation model, namely Schaefer. The data analysis is a simple linear regression analysis using SPSS version 20. The sustainable potential of Scads Fish (Decapterus spp.) in the last 5 years is 16,526 tons/year with a utilization rate of 67.98% which is included in the catch density category and the number of fish catches allowed is 13,221 tons/year
Identification of Anorganic Waste in Sebalang Beach and Tanjung Selaki Beach, Tarahan Village, Subdistrick Katibung, Lampung Selatan District
Authors: Wardana Jaya , Maharani Henni Wijayanti , Diantari Rara
Published: March 2022

The increase in the human population causes the amount of organic and inorganic waste to increase. The decomposition of inorganic waste is relatively longer compared to organic waste, therefore it is very harmful to the coastal environment. The purpose of this study was to determine the type, weight, distribution, density, and to compare the density and type of inorganic waste at Sebalang Beach and Tanjung Selaki Beach. Garbage collection and measurement of oceanographic parameters were carried out directly from March to April 2020. Garbage was collected on a 100-meter transect following the shoreline at each point at high tide and low tide. Current and wave were measured at two points with four repetitions. Waste data is separated by type, weight and presented descriptively. The results showed that the amount of macro-debris waste was higher than meso-debris waste with plastic waste that was more dominant than other types of waste. Sebalang Beach has a higher density of trash than Tanjung Selaki Beach.
The Influence of Pangkalan Sea Safety Operations of the Palembang Navy on Security Stability Bangka Strait Water
Authors: Danuasmoro Wijoyo , Hendrawan Arry
Published: March 2022

The purpose of this study was to analyze how the influence of elemental readiness Opskamla, personnel ability and coordination with other stakeholders on the stability of the security of the waters of the Bangka Strait. This research method is a quantitative method with a population of military personnel Lanal Palembang and other stakeholders, then from the calculation with the Slovin formula it is obtained 40.12 rounded off to 40 samples. The data was then tested using linear regression method partially or simultaneously using SPSS 25 for Window Software. The results showed that there was a very strong, positive and significant influence both partially and simultaneously between the readiness of elements, the ability of personnel and coordination with other stakeholders on the stability of the security of the waters of the Bangka Strait.
Emotional Intelligence among Undergraduate Nursing Students in Selected Colleges of Morang District, Nepal
Authors: Pradhan Uma , Koirala Namu , Shrestha Menuka , Baral Dharani Dhar , Parajuli Surya B.
Published: March 2022

Introduction: Emotional Intelligence (EI) is the ability to recognize one's own and other's emotions and capacity to utilize the emotional information to adjust to the environment. Nurse with high EI is found to have a better interpersonal relationship, higher job satisfaction, better leadership abilities, and better academic achievement. There is a gap in information regarding EI in nursing students of Morang district.

Objective: The objective of the study was to find out the emotional intelligence and its association with selected socio-demographic variables among undergraduate nursing students of selected colleges of Morang district, Nepal.

Methodology: This was a cross-sectional study carried out from June 2020 to November 2020 among 423 undergraduate nursing students of Purbanchal University School of Health Sciences, Hamro School of Nursing and Koshi Health and Science Campus. Ethical clearance was obtained from Purbanchal University School of Health Sciences- Institutional Review Committee (PUSHS-IRC) and informed consent were taken from study participants. A standard tool, “The Schutte Self Report Emotional Intelligence Test (SSEIT)” was used. Data was collected through a google form. Univariate and bivariate analysis was performed. P-value <0.05 at 95% confidence interval was considered statistically significant for bivariate analysis.

Results: Majority (75.4%) of nursing students had a high level of EI score and 24.6% of the students had a moderate level of EI score. There was no statistically significant association of total EI score with any of the selected demographic variables. Further, the selected domains such as perception of emotion with an academic year of study (p=0.02), occupation of the mother (p=0.017), management of other's emotions with a year of the study (p=0.018), and utilization of emotion with the type of schooling (p=0.003) were statistically significant.

Conclusion: Emotional intelligence was high and does not vary with different sociodemographic characteristics among nursing students.
Comparative Study of Continuous Versus Intermittent Subglottic Suction Drainage to Prevent Ventilator Associated Pneumonia in Intubated Patients
Authors: Bajracharya Akriti , Rajbanshi Lalit Kumar
Published: March 2022

Introduction: Subglottic secretion drainage reduces the incidence of ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP). The efficacy of Continuous subglottic secretion drainage (CSSD) over Intermittent subglottic secretion drainage (ISSD) for prevention of VAP is unknown.

Objectives: Compare the efficacy of CSSD and ISSD in terms of incidence of VAP, mortality, duration of mechanical ventilation, length of ICU stay and incidence of reintubation.

Methodology: This was a prospective comparative study conducted at Birat Medical College and Teaching Hospital. A total number of 80 intubated patients for at least 48 hours duration were included. Continuous and intermittent endotracheal suctioning techniques were compared for prevention of VAP and secondary outcomes in terms of length of mechanical ventilation, length of ICU stay, multiorgan failure, reintubation and mortality rate.

Results: The incidence of VAP was 15% and 22.5 % in CSSD group while it was 17.5% and 27.5% in ISSD group in first 48 hours and 96 hours of mechanical ventilation respectively.The length of mechanical ventilation was significantly less in continuous group (4.78 ± 2.50 days) than in intermittent group (7.18 ± 2.09 days) with p value of 0.023. The patients with CSSD had significantly  shorter ICU stay (5.49 ± 3.16 days) as compared to the patients with ISSD (8.46 ± 2.06 days). The incidence of reintubation was significantly higher in intermittent group patients (p value 0.024). Patients in both the group had comparable incidence of multiorgan failure, spontaneous breathing trial and mortality rate.

Conclusion: The incidences of VAP and mortality were comparable in CSSD and ISSD. However CSSD significantly decreased the duration of mechanical ventilation, length of ICU stay and incidence of reintubation..