bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Occurrence and Risk Factors of Fungal Infections in Fruits Traded at the Eldoret Market
Authors: Charles Pamela Mwikali , Mwamburi Lizzy
Published: October 2022

Fruits are highly perishable commodities because of frequent outbreaks of fungal infections, which may affect the shelf life of the fruits in the market resulting in major losses to the farmers The comprehensive survey of market storage and post harvest fungal diseases of some important fruits in Eldoret Market, Kenya was undertaken during January 2012 to May 2012. Fungi were isolated and identified and their risk factors determined in fresh fruits (oranges Citrus sinerius, lemons Citrus limon, tangerine Citrus rectaculata, bananas Musa spp., pawpaws Carica papaya, avocados Persia americana, mangoes Mangifera indica, eggfruits Solanum melanongena, tomatoes Lycopersicum esculentum, pepers Capsicum spp.). Slides of diseased tissues were made and observed under light microscope for fungal species. Recurrent sampling from the available market fruits depicted variable intensity of fungal flora. Seven fungal species isolated and identified from the fruits and these were: Penicillium spp., Geotrichum spp., Furasium spp., Colletotriumchum spp., Altenaria spp., Rhizopus spp. and Gloesporium spp. Significantly (p < 0.05) higher occurrence of Gloesporium spp., Alternaria spp. and Penicillium spp. The prevalence of fungal infections reduced with age sex and levels of education of the respondents. Fruits obtained from the local markets, stored under poor conditions had higher prevalence of fungal infections. This study recommended that traders should provide better storage devices for their fruits to avoid fungal infection.
Varietal Response to Graded Levels of Nitrogen and Bio-fertilizers on Forage Yield of Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) during the Summer Season
Authors: Gupta Avinash , Deshmukh Mayuri
Published: October 2022

A field experiment was conducted at the Main Forage Research Station, Anand Agricultural University, Anand, to find out the Varietal Response to Graded levels of Nitrogen and Bio-fertilizers on forage yield of Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) during summer season of 2011. It was laid out in split-plot design with four replications, two varieties of sorghum (S-1049 and GFS-5), were relegated in the main plots and combinations of nitrogen levels 25, 50 and 75 kg N ha-1) and two levels of bio-fertilizers (inoculation and uninoculated) treatments were assigned to the sub-plots. Based on the research investigation, it was found that the application of nitrogen at 75 kg ha-1 produced significantly higher green forage, dry matter and crude protein yields. The higher NDF content recorded in 25 kg N ha-1. HCN content in forage sorghum was significantly higher with 75 kg N ha-1 (N1). Application of bio-fertilizers (B1) recorded significantly higher green forage, dry matter and crude protein yields than no bio-fertilizer treatment (B2), while bio-fertilizers inoculation failed to exhibit their significant influence on NDF content and HCN content of forage sorghum. The interaction effect between varieties, nitrogen levels and bio-fertilizers was found not significant concerning growth and yield attributes. The variety GFS-5 recorded a higher net realization of 33978 Rs. ha-1 and higher B.C.R. values of 2.31. Application of 75 kg N ha-1 resulted in higher net realization (Rs. 26605 ha-1) with B.C.R. of 1.77. Inoculation of Azotobacter and Azospirillum resulted in maximum net realization (Rs.25852 ha-1) with B.C.R. of 1.75. The maximum net realization of Rs. 36877 ha-1 with B.C.R. of 2.44 was obtained in treatment combination V2N3B1.
Repair of Unilateral Femur and Tibia Fracture in a Dog Using Locking SOP Plate
Authors: Bidari Kartik , Jahangirbasha Doddamani , Bhagavantappa B. , Dilipkumar D.
Published: October 2022

A 2 year old non-descript male dog presented with unilateral short oblique diaphyseal right femur and tibial fracture was stabilised with 3.5mm SOP plate. The plate acted as butrress system and minimal callus was noticed. The radiographic union was achieved by post-operative day 60 and complete remodelling was observed by the end of one year. Weight bearing was noticed by post-operative day 15. Implant related complications were not observed.
Comparison of Sleeve Gastrectomy on Body Weight, Blood Glucose and Concentration of hormones in Blood Plasma (Insulin ng/ml) in Castrated, Non-Castrated Obese Dogs
Authors: Elhassan Khidir Abdin Ahidir , Abdulla Mohamed Abulsalam , Mohamed Gehan abdulla , Ahamed Juma Ahamed Abaker
Published: October 2022

Obesity adds a significant burden to obese dogs, as well as the veterinary health-care systems. Bariatric surgery is the most effective treatment for severe obesity and its comorbidities. Twenty four obese dogs (8 controlled, 8 castrated, 8 non-castrated) were recruited into the study. The aim of this study was to evaluate sleeve gastrectomy as bariatric intervention in groups under study by estimating body weight and evaluating blood glucose and insulin levels in castrated, non-castrated obese dogs. Postoperatively, we evaluated the body weight in the groups and estimated the blood glucose and insulin levels in the castrated, non-castrated obese dogs at 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 weeks after the operation. After sleeve gastrectomy, the average body weight in control, castrated obese dogs was higher than non-castrated obese dogs with a significant difference at a significant level (.05). Post operation, the average blood glucose and insulin level in the blood are higher in castrated obese dogs than in non-castrated obese dogs, with statistically significant differences at a significant level (.05). After the operation, we observed a general decrease in the average body weight, blood glucose and insulin levels in the groups with a clear increase in the average body weight, blood glucose and insulin levels in castrated obese dogs than in non-castrated obese dogs.
Storability of Onion (Allium cepa L.) as Influenced by Sources and Levels of Sulphur
Authors: Vivek Bhoite , Backiyavathy M. R. , Abhijeet Gadade
Published: October 2022

The field experiment was conducted at ICAR- National Institute on Abiotech Stress Management, Baramati to study the effect of different sources and levels of sulphur on soil nutrient availability, yield, quality and nutrient uptake of bellary onion. The experiment consists of 14 treatments replicated thrice in randomized block design. The treatment combinations of sources of sulphur viz: elemental sulphur, potassium schoenite ammonium sulphate and three levels of sulphur @ 30, 45 and 60 kg ha-1 applied as soil application and nutripellet pack in presence of Thiobacillus thiooxidans with recommended dose of fertilizer (100:40:60 kg ha-1 N,P2O5 & K2O + 15t ha-1 FYM). The source of phosphorus was used as diaammonium phosphate. The onion bulb was stored after harvesting in ambient condition, the storage study was carried out at 30, 60, 90 and 120 days after harvest. The periodical physical loss in weight was significantly lower in treatment RDF + S @ 45 kg ha-1 as elemental sulphur + Thiobacillus thiooxidans nutripellet pack at 30, 60, 90 and 120 days after harvest (2.32, 6.98, 8.99 and 14.99 percent respectively) and RDF + S@ 60 kg ha-1 as potassium schoenite nutripellet pack at 60, 90 and 120 days after harvest (7.22, 9.42 and 15.64 percent respectively). The sulphur sources of potassium schoenite @ 45 and 60 kg ha-1 nutripellet pack are beneficial for storability of onion.
Assessment of Biological Properties of Potting Medium under Different Minisett Corm Sizes and Integrated Nutrient Management Practices in Elephant Foot Yam [Amorphophallus paeoniifolius (Dennst.) Nicolson]
Authors: Dhanalakshmi N. , Rajasree G. , Chitra N.
Published: October 2022

Pot culture experiment was conducted to evaluate the effect of different minisett corm sizes and integrated nutrient management practices on biological properties of potting medium in elephant foot yam at Instructional Farm, College of Agriculture, Vellayani, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala during April 2018-November 2018. The treatments consisted of three minisett corm sizes (s1-200 g, s2-300 g and s3-400 g) and five integrated nutrient management practices (i1-100 % NPK, i2-75 % NPK with 50 % N substitution through coir pith compost, i3-75 % NPK with 50 % N substitution through coir pith compost + PGPR mix-I + AMF, i4-50 % NPK with 50 % N substitution through coir pith compost, i5-50 % NPK with 50 % N substitution through coir pith compost + PGPR mix-I + AMF) and a control (1 kg). Higher microbial population was observed in the application of 75 % NPK with 50 % N substitution through coir pith compost + PGPR mix-I + AMF both at 5 MAP and at harvest. Dehydrogenase activity was also observed higher in the same treatment both at 5 MAP and at harvest. Lower microbial population and lower dehydrogenase activity were observed in application of 100 per cent NPK as chemical fertilizers, compared to INM practices.
Study of Environmental Influence on Genetic Diversity Estimates (D2) of Parental Lines in Upland Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.)
Authors: Ujjainkar Vaibhav V.
Published: October 2022

The hereditary parenthood of genepool plays important role in crop improvement. D2 statistics is a powerful estimating the magnitude of genetic diversity. Comparative study was conducted to estimate the genetic distances among ten parental lines of upland cotton in two different sets of environments indicated the varying pattern of genetic distances along with varying pattern of dendograms revealed the role of environmental factors controlling expression of quantitative characters and subsequent magnitude of genetic diversity estimates. Clustering based on D2 analysis provides a statistical tool for selecting the diverse parents for hybridization program. The D2 distances matrix calculated for Environment (E1), Environment (E2) and average (E1 & E2) shown mean genetic distances of 15.38, 14.83 and 14.15 respectively. Comparing D2 matrices among E1, E2 and average of environments (E1 & E2) revealed the significant effect of environment on genetic distances with mean values 0.56 (E1 vs E2), 0.82 (E1 vs Avg [E1 & E2]) and 0.62 (E2 vs Avg.[E1 & E2]). The average deviation of 0.82 was estimated for genetic diversity estimates over the environments. The recent techniques of molecular techniques (MAS) should be used for precise estimation of genetic diversity followed by clustering pattern for effective selection of diverse parents for exploitation of phenomenon of heterosis.
Some Wild Edible Termitomyces Found in the Region of Daloa (Centre-West, Côte d'Ivoire)
Authors: Pauline N'Douba Amako , Boni Clovis Koffi N’Dodo , Marie-Flavie Banza Kouhonon , Allal Douira , Koutoua Ayolié
Published: October 2022

This research focuses on the study of the diversity of termitomyces in the region of daloa. The aim is to inventory the species of wild termitomyces in order to identify and valorize them. Trips carried out in the daloa area have made it possible to list seven (7) wild termitomyces. The specimens collected are all edible and are used in the diet of the ivorian population. They are considered as substitute food for animal proteins. Among these species, six (6) have been described for the first time in côte d'ivoire based on their morphological and microscopic characters: T. striatus, T. umkowaani, T. robustus, T medius, T. aurantiacus, T. clypeatus. The species Termitomyces le-testui has already been cited and described.
Impact of Potassium-Boron Content of Leaf on Nut Yield of Coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) in terai Region of West Bengal
Authors: P. S. Medda Sathi Babu , A. Kumar Sinha Himadri Bhattacharjee , Ghosh A.
Published: October 2022

Wide spread potassium and boron deficiency in coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) is a limiting factor for increased nut production in terai region of West Bengal. Accordingly, an experiment was undertaken in a 7.5 m x 7.5 m spaced 11 years old coconut plantation (cv.ECT) laid out in Factorial randomized block design with 9 treatments and 4 replications with graded levels of potassium (900, 1200 and 1500 g of K2O per palm) and boron (25, 50, and 100 g borax/palm) for two consecutive years (2014-15 and 2015-16) to study the influence of leaf potassium and boron on nut yield in coconut in the region. The leaf samples collected from the index leaf (14th frond) was taken for analysis of boron and potassium content at 6 and 12 months after soil application of both the nutrients. The results revealed that both leaf boron and potassium content increased significantly with increasing levels of applications. However, the intermediate dose of both the nutrients recorded the highest nut yield (88.38 nuts per palm per year or 15642.38 number of nuts per ha per year) when leaf potassium and boron were 1.97% and 24.52 mg/kg, respectively. With further increase in the rate of application of the nutrients, there was a decline in nut yield, despite an increase in the respective nutrient content in the leaves. The interaction effect also revealed the same trend. The nut yield production thus showed a positive correlation with increased content of leaf potassium and boron up to a certain level. And, both the nutrients produced a negative effect at ‘more than optimum’ doses in respect of nut yield production.
Therapeutic Approach of Anticoagulants and Acute Blood Purification for Patients with Sepsis-Induced Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation: Post-marketing Surveillance Data of Antithrombin Supplementation
Authors: Eguchi Yutaka , Nagafuchi Hiroyuki , Ikeda Toshiaki
Published: October 2022

Backgroud. To improve mortality in patients with sepsis and septic shock, anticoagulant and acute blood purification therapies are performed depends on their severity of organ failure including coagulopathy. Therapeutic approach is required in clinical settings. Material and Methods. We evaluated anticoagulant and acute blood purification therapy in 2,007 patients with sepsis-induced disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) in a post-marketing survey examining plasma-derived antithrombin (AT) concentrate. Results. The 28-day mortality rate was 24.2%; before AT administration, there was a significant difference in proportion to the severity of the Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) score (p<0.001). The median SOFA score was 9. In patients with SOFA scores >9, the mortality rate was lower in AT combined therapy with recombinant thrombomodulin (rTM) than in AT monotherapy if their JAAM DIC score was >6 (28.5% and 40.0%, respectively; p =0.031). In multiple logistic regression analysis, endotoxin adsorbed polymyxin B-immobilized fiber column direct hemoperfusion (PMX-DHP) before AT administration was correlated with reduced 28-day mortality (odds ratios: 2.071; 95% confidence intervals 1.374–3.121, p=0.001). Conclusions. To improve mortality in patients with sepsis, if patients with endotoxin-induced septic shock, PMX-DHP would undergo, and further development to DIC, AT concentrate administer, followed by rTM if their SOFA and JAAM DIC scores are >9 and 6, respectively. Further prospective study is needed.
Приложение метода конечных элементов к задаче извлечения импеданса на установке «Интерферометр с потоком»
Authors: Денисов Станислав Леонидович , Denisov Stanislav Leonidovich , Остриков Николай Николаевич , Ostrikov Nikolai Nikolaevich
Published: October 2022

С помощью метода конечных элементов (МКЭ) проводится исследование распространения звука на установках типа «Интерферометр с потоком» с целью последующего решения задачи извлечения импеданса с учетом неоднородности потока
для двумерной и трeхмерной геометрий канала установок рассматриваемого типа.
Распространение звука в канале при наличии плоскопараллельного воздушного потока описывается линеаризованным уравнением Эйлера, которое для заданной частоты звука решается с помощью МКЭ. Представлено сравнение результатов расчeта с результатами экспериментов, демонстрирующее влияние расчетной геометрии
канала как на распределение звукового поля, так и на извлекаемые значения импеданса.
Численное моделирование распространения выбросов автотранспорта в уличном каньоне
Authors: Старченко Александр Васильевич , Starchenko Aleksandr Vasil'evich , Данилкин Евгений Александрович , Danilkin Evgeniy Aleksandrovich , Лещинский Дмитрий Викторович , Leschinsky Dmitrii Viktorovich
Published: October 2022

Представлены результаты математического моделирования неизотермического турбулентного течения воздуха и переноса примеси в идеализированном уличном каньоне на основе разработанных авторами RANS-модели, численного алгоритма и
пакета прикладных программ, которые были усовершенствованы для учета влияния силы плавучести на аэродинамику и перенос примеси. Математическая модель
включает осредненные по Рейнольдсу стационарные трехмерные уравнения Навье-Стокса, уравнения теплообмена и переноса примеси. Для замыкания выбрана k-eps
модель турбулентности с учетом плавучести. В численном алгоритме применяется
метод конечного объема, неравномерные структурированные сетки и метод фиктивных областей. Аппроксимация дифференциальной задачи выполнена с помощью
монотонизированной линейной противопотоковой схемы Ван Лира и кусочно-линейной интерполяции для зависимых величин. Полученные сеточные уравнения решались последовательно итерационным методом Н. И. Булеева. Для согласования
полей скорости и давления использовался алгоритм SIMPLE. С помощью разработанного пакета прикладных программ установлено, что наименее проветриваемыми при небольшой ($\sim$ 1 м/с) скорости ветра являются узкие и высокие уличные
каньоны, причем чем выше уличный каньон при неизменной ширине, тем выше
средняя концентрация в зоне дыхания. При исследовании влияния степени нагрева
поверхностей образующих уличного каньона, высота и ширина которого совпадают, наименее проветриваемым является случай, когда температура поверхности наветренной вертикальной стороны каньона выше температуры окружающей среды
на 15-20$^\circ$ С. Основной причиной является образование над поверхностью дороги
вторичного вихря, из-за которого примесь плохо выносится из каньона.
INVESTIGATION OF THE DRAG FORCES ARISING IN THE MAGNETO-ABRASIVE TOOL DURING THE FINISHING OF CYLINDRICAL PARTS IN THE ANNULAR BATH
Authors: Maiboroda Viktor , Dzhulii Dmytro , Besarabets Yuriy , Slobodianiuk Ivanna , Zastavskyi Kostiantyn
Published: October 2022

The method has been developed and systematic studies have been carried out to measure the drag forces, that exerted by a magneto-abrasive tool on machined cylindrical parts with a diameter of 16 mm and the height of 30 mm, made of para-, ferro- and diamagnetic materials, in an annular working zone with the diameter of 200 mm with the working height of 30 mm at machining speeds in the range of 1 - 3 m / s, magnetic induction in the working areas varying in the range of 0.2 - 0.25 T. It is shown that the drag forces significantly depend on the magnetic and rheological properties of the magneto-abrasive tool. During magneto-abrasive finishing (MAF), the drag force for non-magnetic parts is almost the same and does not depend on the machining speed, and with an increase in magnetic induction in the working areas, its linear growth takes place. The coefficient of magnification of drag force determined by the magnetic field, for powders with a particle size of 400/315 µm is 960 N/T, and for a size of 200/100 µm it is 720 N/T. It is shown that the drag forces during the MAF of ferromagnetic parts vary in the range from 160 to 220 N and are 1.2–1.45 times higher than for non-magnetic parts, which is due to the action of forces of magnetic origin, the features of the interaction of structural elements of MAT with machined surfaces and the formation of blocking up zones between the surface of the part and the pole pieces of the annular bath. The periodic change in the drag forces of the MAT of the workpiece was established near their average value, and at elevated MAF speeds of more than 2–2.5 m/s, instabilities were recorded associated with a periodic decrease in the oscillation amplitudes of the drag forces as a result of rearrangement, changes in the dimensions and volumes of the structural elements of the magneto-abrasive tool and the conditions of their interaction with the machined surfaces.
OPTIMIZATION OF CUTTING MODES ON HEAVY MACHINES
Authors: Klymenko Galyna , Kovalev Viktor , Vasylchenko Yana , Shapovalov Maksym , Sherbakova Anastasiya
Published: October 2022

The optimization of the cutting process is of great importance for metalworking in ensuring the high quality of products and increasing its competitiveness. Increasing the efficiency of metalworking is based on the designation of optimal cutting parameters. It is determined that the economic criterion is the criterion of optimality: discounted costs, prime cost and productivity. The objective functional of the discounted costs and productivity which considers feature of cutting on heavy machines is generated. The limitations of the design of the machine and tool, work material and tool material, tool life, as well as the limitations caused by the quality of the tool operation is taken into account. Optimization of cutting modes is carried out simultaneously by two variables - feed S and cutting speed V. Optimal cutting modes should provide the maximum average productivity and minimum average cost.  If several optimality criteria are used, optimization is performed for each of them. The final decision is made by comparing the obtained values. The average actual tool life is a random value. It was accepted that the durability period of carbide tools on heavy machine tools was distributed according to the Weibull law. It is established that the cutting process is characterized by a large number of interrelated factors influencing both the course and the result of the process. With increased requirements to the stability of the technological process of machining of parts, in determining the rational cutting parameters, the tool reliability is also taken into account
DETERMINATION OF THE FEATURES OF THE SHAPE AND VIBRATION FREQUENCY OF TURBINE BLADES ON DIGITAL MODELS
Authors: Dobrotvorskiy Sergey , Basova Yevheniia , Kharchenko Oleksandr , Letiuk Valerii , Yakovenko Ihor , Kotliar Alexey , Abou Samra Youssef Mounif
Published: October 2022

A digital solid model of a turbine blade with a mounting shelf has been developed in SolidWorks. The description of complex surfaces is made using spline functions. The method of computer simulation using SolidWorks Simulation was used to study the distribution of natural oscillations of the blade depending on the method of its fixing during machining. The spectra of natural oscillations of the blade in the sound range have been obtained and analyzed. The form of natural vibrations of complex surfaces is also analyzed. For the correct choice of processing parameters during machining, it is necessary to take into account both the conditions for fixing the part in the fixture and the natural frequency of the part. It is noted that an equally important parameter is the form of oscillations of a thin surface at the studied frequencies. It is noted that in the future it is possible to solve these problems through computer simulation.
METHOD OPTIMIZATION OF SEPARATE SECTIONS IN SUGAR PRODUCTION
Authors: Nikulshin Volodymyr , Denysova Alla , Melnik Sergey , Wysochin Viktor , Bukhkalo Svetlana , Andryushchenko Anatoly
Published: October 2022

method of thermoeconomic optimization of separate section of a typical sugar plant. was developed. Since the main part of exergy losses is due to heat transfer at the finite temperature difference, the value of temperature drop in each of the section s was chosen as an independent variable in thermoeconomic optimization with the corresponding search for their minimum thermoeconomic costs. The existence of a local minimum for each section is due to the fact that with increasing temperature drop increases the amount of energy costs (because the exergy losses increase) and decreases the amount of capital and related costs (because the heat transfer surface of the sectione decreases), and, consequently, their sum will have a minimum. The search for this minimum due to the unimodality of the thermoeconomic cost function was performed for each section by the Gauss-Seidel method - by sequentially comparing the costs obtained at this step of the iteration with the previous ones and, if the value is less, move on to the next iteration. If the value found becomes greater than the value obtained in the previous step, which will be optimal. Then the total thermoeconomic costs in the section are calculated. As an example of application of the developed method searching the optimum temperature drop and local optimums of annual thermoeconomic expenses for the first degree were found. The found value of the temperature drop exceeds the corresponding in the existing evaporation system by 2.6 degree and maintaining such an increased temperature drop in the first section allows you to reduce the annual costs in this section at 3800 USD. It should be noted that the found values of temperature drop due to the rigid link to the technological chain of each section require mutual agreement, because the flows coming from the previous sections are simultaneously included in the next, and therefore the temperature level of processes in sections must change, thereby changing the amount of thermoeconomic costs. In addition, it should be taking in amount that a change in the parameters of the flows within the energy technology system of the evaporation system will also cause a change in the parameters of the flows that leave this system.
INNOVATIVE METHODS OF TEACHING THE DISCIPLINE HIGHER MATHEMATICS TO STUDENTS STUDYING CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING
Authors: Prishchenko Olga , Cheremskaya Nadezhda , Chernogor Tetyana , Bukhkalo Svetlana
Published: October 2022

The article discusses some innovative methods that can be used in practical classes in higher mathematics, teaching students of chemical specialties. The possibilities for the development of competencies in complex interuniversity projects are closely related to the issues of classifying all types of interrelationships of disciplines within the framework of courses according to curricula, as well as the choice of additional universal competencies. Mathematics for chemical process engineers is, first of all, a useful tool for solving many chemical and technological problems and tasks. The typical curriculum takes into account the modern needs of related and special disciplines in the mathematical education of students, and consists of four main sections: the foundations of algebra and analytical geometry, mathematical analysis, differential equations, probability theory and mathematical statistics. When writing the article, many years of experience in teaching students of chemical specialties by the department 'Higher Mathematics' of the National Technical University «KhPI» were used. The purpose of the scientific research of teachers and students presented in the article is to increase the competitiveness of Ukrainian technical education in the world market by developing and implementing innovative models and methods. When writing this article, the authors pursued three goals. First, to give the general course of mathematics for students of chemical and related specialties an appropriate professional orientation; secondly, to form in students of the first years of study ideas about the mathematical apparatus, information technologies and the mathematical modeling of modern chemistry and, thirdly, to instill in students the primary skills of building mathematical models of the simplest physical and mathematical processes when studying a mathematics course.
A Review of EFL Students’ English Writing Self-efficacy
Authors: Li Dan
Published: October 2022

Writing is the most difficult of all language skills (Zhang & Guo, 2012) and it involves a cognitive process (Bruning et al., 2013; Hayes, 2000). Self-efficacy refers to subjective beliefs in one’s abilities to perform a task (Bandura, 1997) and it belongs to cognition. Therefore, writing self-efficacy was studied widely on the ground that the two concepts share something in common: cognition.
Writing self-efficacy refers to individuals’ judgments of how well they can accomplish a writing task based on their assessments of “various composition, grammar, usage, and mechanical skills” (Pajares & Valiante, 2001, p. 369). Previous studies demonstrated that writing self-efficacy was positively correlated with writing outcomes (Woottipong, 2020; Sun & Wang, 2020; Micheaux & White, 2019) Paramartha, 2016; Kirmizi, 2015; Pajares & Valiante, 1999). Hence, it is of great importance and necessity to research writing self-efficacy.
The research purpose of this study is to compare the differences in English writing self-efficacy of different majors and explore potential factors of variations.
Higher Education Leadership Decision Making in Lecturer Governance
Authors: Julaiha Siti , Fitriah Nur , Komariyah Laili
Published: October 2022

The purpose of this study was to unfold the management of lecturers at Universitas Islam Negeri Sultan Aji Muhammad Idris Samarinda (UINSI Samarinda), and to observe the leader's decision-making in the management of lecturers at UINSI Samarinda. The type of this research is qualitative research using a case study approach. Data collection techniques were done in the form of in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation. The data analysis technique that the researcher used in this study was interactive data analysis by Miles, Huberman, and Saldana from data collection, data condensation, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The validity of the data was tested with credibility, transferability, and confirmability. The results of this study indicate that the management of lecturers at UINSI Samarinda was directed in several phases. In the planning phase, there are some steps; the analysis of lecturer needs, recruitment, and selection. The next phase is the placement phase; the lecturers are placed dynamically referring to the lecturer’s expertise and the needs of the department. Then, the education and training phase gives an opportunity for the lecturers to continue their studies. In the career development phase, the lecturer's career is in line with his/her educational background and the lecturer's performance. Career development and lecturer performance assessment really depend on the leader’s policy. Lecturer performance assessment is carried out through a policy verified by two assessors and approved by the direct supervisor. The implication of this research is that the strategy or local wisdom which is the best practice of this institution can be used as a model for lecturer management and innovative decision-making by the leader in the human resource development of a university.
Harmony in The Frame of Local Wisdom “One Furnace-Three Stones” in Education
Authors: Abu Nawas M. Zuhri , Sulaiman Umar , Darnanengsih Darnanengsih , Rusyaid Rusyaid
Published: October 2022

This study aims to provide an understanding of the dynamics of the life of the people of Sorong, West Papua related to the harmony of education in family and community life. Harmony, in this case, is related to the mixing of religions in one household, framed in the philosophy of local wisdom called “One Furnace-Three Stones”. This study uses a phenomenological qualitative design. Data were collected through field notes, interviews, and documentation techniques. Data analysis was carried out using the Miles, Huberman, and Saldana techniques: data condensation, data display, and verification/conclusion drawing, as well as data validity using data triangulation techniques. The results showed that the practice of one furnace-three stone became the local wisdom of the people of Sorong, West Papua, namely understanding each other's beliefs about the religion they embraced without having to intervene in the beliefs of other families. The local wisdom creates harmony in education because it focuses on the educational aspect of self. If the education is good for the local community, then all will provide support from the family, youth leaders, and traditional leaders. Internal and external factors cause the supporting factors in realizing harmony in education. Meanwhile, the inhibiting factor in realizing the harmony in education is the low economic background, which narrows the opportunity for children to choose the education they want.
Investigation of Teacher Candidates' Nature of Science Beliefs In Terms of Gender, Program, and Class Level
Authors: Çetin Ali , Kahyaoğlu Mustafa
Published: October 2022

This research aims to examine teacher candidates' nature of science beliefs in terms of certain variables (gender, program, and class level). The participants of the research are 364 teacher candidates studying at the faculty of education of a public university in three programs; science education, elementary mathematics education, computer education, and instructional technology. Convenience sampling was applied and a relational screening model from descriptive research design was used.  "Nature of Science Beliefs Scale" developed by Özcan and Turgut (2014) was used as a data collection tool. Subsequently, data analysis was conducted through SPSS statistical software by applying independent samples t-test and one-way ANOVA analysis. According to the results of the study, teacher candidates' nature of science beliefs was found on the undecided level.  Additionally, female teacher candidates have a higher level than male teacher candidates related to the nature of science beliefs dimensions of tentativeness, observation and inference, scientific method/methods, assumptions and boundaries, socio-cultural embeddedness, and theories and laws, and it was found that this difference was statistically significant.  In terms of program variables, only a difference was found in the dimension of scientific method/methods in favor of science teacher candidates. Finally, there was a statistically significant difference in the dimensions of tentativeness and theories and laws in terms of a class-level variable. Consequently, new activities and subjects that can be added to the curriculum are recommended
RETRACTED: Evaluatıon of the Flıpped Learnıng Model: A Case Study
Authors: Özdoğru Mehmet
Published: October 2022

RETRACTED:

Following a rigorous, carefully concerns, and considered review of the article published in Dinamika Ilmu, Vol. 22(1), June 2022 to the article entitled “Evaluatıon of the Flıpped Learnıng Model: A Case Study ".

There was a problem with the project owners because the data of the article was taken from a project and it has been retracted from Dinamika Ilmu.

The document and its content have been removed from Dinamika Ilmu and reasonable effort should be made to remove all references to this article.
Islamic Legal Status on Hajj for Transgender People according to Muslim Scholars in North Sulawesi
Authors: Yusuf Nasruddin , Willya Evra , Rajafi Ahmad , Djabli Irfan
Published: October 2022

Abstract

This study investigates the perceptions of scholars concerning transgender people's legal status on their Hajj ritual validity. In North Sulawesi, seven scholars are considered the opinion-makers and authorities following their understanding of Hajj ritual procedures in Islamic law. The data were analyzed using qualitative methods through interviews and the needs theory by al-Shāṭibī, Ibn Khaldun, and Maslow. The results showed that the gender status of those yet to transition remains original. In contrast, the transitioned transgenders’ status should change to the original law following the court's decision. Second, the scholars approved Hajj rituals for those yet to transition because they had their actual gender and sex. Furthermore, Hajj rituals for transgenders were also legally acceptable in Islamic law following the new status exception by the court. The transgenders' Hajj rituals are valid based on their initial gender or the court's decision. The hajj practices are invalid for those who illegally transition or without court approval.

Keywords: Hajj conception, Hajj rituals, transgender people, Ulama in North Sulawesi, Manado.
The Polemic of Pig Kidney Xenotransplantation for Human Life Sustainability:
Authors: Dzukroni Arisy Abror
Published: October 2022

End-stage renal disease (ESRD) cases continue to increase. However, the increase in cases of ESRD is not matched by the supply of kidneys as a condition for being able to perform a kidney transplant. Although this is not the only way to treat this case, it is only with a kidney transplant that the patient can truly recover. New York University Langone's success in xenotransplantation procedure using a genetically engineered pig kidney has become a new polemic in Islamic law issues. According to Islamic law, a pig has forbidden legal status (haram). This article analyzes the practice of xenotransplantation of pig kidneys in the human body using the concept of “Halal-haram” by Yusuf al-Qaradawi and “Maslahah” by Harun Sencal & Mehmet Asutay. This study is a qualitative method using a library research approach. This study found that it is permissible to do prohibited things during an emergency (daruriyat). In addition, in the realm of maslahah, hajiyat cannot beat daruriyat. Finally, summing up from these two Islamic scholars’ thoughts indicates that pig kidney xenotransplantation is prohibited as long as other alternatives to treat ERSD patients are available. Some options might be taken, such as hemodialysis and blood filtration (CAPD); therefore, it cannot be considered an emergency.

Keywords: Pig kidney xenotransplantation, Islamic legal thoughts, halal-haram concept, principle of mashlahah
G-CSF-mobilized Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells Combined with Platelet-rich Plasma Restored the Ovarian Function of aged rats via angiogenesis and glycolysis modulation
Authors: Yuan Lifang , Huang Weiyu , Bi Yin , Qin Saiqiong , Wang Xi , Li Ting , Wei Peiru , Du Jiebing , Zhao Ling , Liu Bo , Yang Yihua
Published: October 2022

Background
Regenerative medicine with peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) transplantation sheds light on the issue of premature ovarian insufficiency (POI). However, the efficiency of PBMCs treatment in patients with natural ovarian aging (NOA) remain unclear.
Methods
13-month-old female Sprague–Dawley (SD) rats were used to verify NOA model. Seventy-two NOA rats were randomly divided into three groups: the NOA control group, PBMCs group, and PBMCs + PRP group. PBMCs and PRP were transplanted by intraovarian injection. The effects of ovarian function and fertility ability were measured after transplantation.
Results
Transplantation of PBMCs could restoration of the normal estrus cycle, consistent with recovery of serum sex hormone levels, increased follicle numbers at all stages, and restoration of fertility by facilitating pregnancy and live birth. Moreover, when combined with PRP injection, these effects were more significant. The male-specific SRY gene was detected in the ovary at all four time points, suggesting PBMCs continuously survived and functioned in NOA rats. In addition, after PBMCs treatment, the expression of the angiogenesis-related and glycolysis-related markers in ovarian were upregulated, which indicated that these effects were associated with angiogenesis and glycolysis.
Conclusions
PBMCs transplantation restore the ovarian functions and fertility of NOA rats by increasing ovarian vascularization, folliculogenesis and glycolysis, and PRP could enhance the efficiency.
Development and validation of a multiparametric semi-quantitative scoring system for the histopathological assessment of ischaemia severity in skeletal muscle.
Authors: Sanz-Nogués Clara , Creane Michael , Hynes Sean O. , Chen Xizhe , O’Brien Timothy
Published: October 2022

Skeletal muscle is one of the most abundant and dynamic tissues of the body, with a strong regenerative capacity. Muscle injuries can occur as a result of a variety of events, including tissue ischaemia. Lower limb ischaemia occurs when there is an insufficient nutrient and oxygen supply, often caused by stenosis of the arteries due to atherosclerosis. The aim of this study was to develop and validate a multiparametric scoring tool for assessing ischaemia severity in skeletal muscle in a commonly used pre-clinical animal model. Tissue ischaemia was surgically induced in mice by ligation and excision of the femoral artery. Calf muscles were carefully dissected, prepared for histological analysis and scored for inflammation, fibrosis, necrosis, adipocyte infiltration and muscle fibre degeneration/regeneration. Kendall’s coefficient of concordance (W) showed a very good agreement between the appraisers when scoring each individual histological feature: inflammation (W = 0.92 p-value 0.000), fibrosis (W = 0.94 p-value 0.000), necrosis (W = 0.77 p-value 0.000), adipocyte infiltration (W = 0.91 p-value 0.000) and fibre degeneration/regeneration (W = 0.86 p-value 0.000). Intra-rater agreement was also excellent (W = 0.94 or more, p-value 0.000). There was a statistically significant negative direct association between the level of muscle ischaemia damage and the calf muscle weight. Here, we have developed and validated a new multiparametric, semi-quantitative scoring system for assessing skeletal muscle damage due to ischaemia, with excellent inter- and intra-rater reproducibility. This scoring system can be used for assessing treatment efficacy in pre-clinical models of hindlimb ischaemia.
Investigating Socio-economic Factors Affecting the Health Expendiures of Households in East Azarbayjan Province - the Heckman Regression Model
Authors: Rasoulpour Yousef , Moeeni Maryam , Mahboub-Ahari Alireza
Published: October 2022

Introduction: Direct payments for health services are one of the types of household expenses, whose socio-economic conditions, as well as government policies in the field of health, including medical insurance, are effective factors in determining its amount. Therefore, the analysis of factors affecting direct payments is one of the basic issues in health sector financing policies. Therefore, the present study was conducted with the aim of investigating the socio-economic factors influencing the health expenditures of households living in East Azerbaijan province in 2017 and using the Heckman regression model.
Material and Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 3000 households during June and July 2017 in the form of provincial health accounts. A stratified multi-stage sampling method was used to select the sample. The tool for collecting data was the household income-expenditure questionnaire, which had been prepared and used by Iranian Statistics. Data on socio-economic and demographic characteristics were collected and analyzed using Stata 14 software.
Results: The results of the descriptive findings showed that the most type of insurance among the people studied was social security insurance (40% of households) and the least was insurance of the relief committee (less than 1% of households). About 400 households (12% of households) lack basic insurance. Out of the total population participating in this study, 34% of households had supplementary insurance. Also, based on the inferential findings of socio-economic factors such as having health insurance, not having supplementary insurance, the age of the head of the household, university education, the head of the household being married, the size of the household and the presence of a child seven or under seven years old in the household lead to an increase in household health expenses. became Female-headed households had lower health expenditures.
Conclusion: Considering the existence of a positive and significant relationship between the consumption of health services (outpatient and inpatient services) and the direct payment of households for the aforementioned services, it is suggested to measure the indicators related to the financial participation of households in health in all the provinces of the country on a regular and annual basis. and in this way, the impact of each program in the field of health in terms of reducing people's share of health costs and increasing justice in fair financial participation in health can be measured.
Revealing the clinical impact of MTOR and ARID2 gene mutations on MALT lymphoma of the alimentary canal using targeted sequencing
Authors: Huang Xiang , Li Yao , Luo Shuai , Wang Jinjing
Published: October 2022

Extranodal marginal zone lymphoma of mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT lymphoma) are a group of diseases with marked heterogeneity, including clinical, immunohistochemical, and molecular heterogeneity. The disease remains unspecified in the genetic landscape with only a few sequencing studies to date; however, systematic studies of alimentary canal MALT lymphoma have not been reported. To better understand the genetics of this tumor, targeted sequencing in a group of 31 cases (including 2 esophageal, 2 colonic, 4 small intestinal, and 23 gastric cases) were performed. We found epigenetic regulation (DNMT3A, KMT2D, KMT2A, EP300, TET2, etc.), signaling pathways (APC, CHD8, TNFAIP3, TNFRSF14, ZAP70, NF1,), and tumor suppressor genes (TP53, BCORL1, FOXO1, ATM, etc.) involved. Moreover, we found MTOR gene mutations in 16% of the cases that made these patients more prone to recurrence and metastasis than those with MTOR wild type genes. More interestingly, ARID2 mutations were detected in 32% of all the cases, and the mutation rate was higher and statistically significant in Helicobacter pylori (Hp)-negative patients in the gastric group. Therefore, this study found that MTOR and ARID2 gene mutations have pathogenic and prognostic implications.
Endorsing improvements of AFP and Measles Surveillance Performances after the first COVID 19 pandemic lockdown (2020-2021), a comparative analysis study design: the case of Sidama Province, Ethiopia
Authors: Denegetu Amenu Wesen , Asemahaegn Eshetu Wassie , Birru Tadesse Gossaye
Published: October 2022

Introduction
Following the declaration of COVID-19 as a global public health threat, disease surveillance activities were crippled in 2020. Documenting surveillance improvements of Sidama province in 2021 has to be endorsed to boost the performances.
Methods
A comparative analysis study design of acute flaccid paralysis and measles surveillance data of 2020 and 2021 for Sidama province was used. The non-polio AFP rate and stool adequacy rate were used to assess the sensitivity of the AFP surveillance. Whereas, the non-measles febrile rash rate was used to assess the measles surveillance.
Results
A total of 91 AFP cases in 2021 and 44 in 2020 have been detected and investigated for polio analysis. All cases were discarded in both years. The stool adequacy rate for 2021 was 90.1%; whereas, 86.4% in 2020. Annualized non-polio AFP rate was 2.2/100,000 for 2020 and 3.8/100,000 for 2021, which the latter is much higher to the minimum expected rate in outbreak areas of 3/100,000.
A total of 154 suspected measles cases in 2021 and 111 in 2020 have been investigated for IGM analysis. In 2020, 64 and 11 in 2021 IGM positive for measles were identified. The non-measles febrile rash rate for 2020 was 1.1/100,000; whereas, 2.5/100,000 for 2021.
Conclusion
There is an improved in the sensitivity of AFP and measles surveillance performance for Sidama province in 2021. Sustaining high quality measles and AFP surveillance is suggested to maintain measles and polio free statuses.