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Environmental influences on the ichthyoplankton in hypersaline estuaries located in a Semiarid Northeastern Brazilian coast
Authors: Badú Maria Luísa A. S. , Lima Caroline S. Silva , Pessanha André Luiz Machado
Published: March 2022

ABSTRACT Hypersaline estuaries are commonly found in the Semiarid Northeast Brazilian coast. However, the utilization of these estuaries by early life stages of fishes is less well documented. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of environmental factors on the ichthyoplankton, and to describe their spatial and temporal variation in two estuaries (Tubarão and Casqueira). The sampling were diurnally in four excursions carried out during two dry-season months (November and December 2017) and two rainy-season months (May and July 2018). A total of 423 larvae representing 30 species (14 families) and 2,762 eggs (five families) were collected. Although the community structures were similar in both estuaries, there was strong seasonal variation, with higher abundances observed during the dry season. Low rainfall was the primary environmental driver affecting ichthyoplankton in both estuaries. Other environmental factors, such as depth, water temperature, and channel width, were also predictor variables for the distribution of eggs and larvae. The ichthyoplankton was dominated by marine estuarine-dependent species in both estuaries, accounting for 76% of individuals. The presence of the early life stages of typically marine species suggests that hypersaline environments provide important nursery areas and play an essential role for some coastal fish species.
New Entities ofPaspalumand a Synopsis of the Dilatata Group
Authors: Rosso Virginia C. , Valls José F. M. , Quarin Camilo L. , Speranza Pablo R. , Rua Gabriel H.
Published: March 2022

Abstract—New entities in the allopolyploid Dilatata complex ofPaspalumare formally described and illustrated. Three sexual tetraploids formerly subsumed underPaspalum dilatatumare recognized as discrete taxonomic entities:P. plurinerveandP. vacarianumare described as new species, andP. dilatatumsubsp.flavescensis upgraded to species rank asP. flavescens.BothP. vacarianumandP. plurinerveare distributed in the Brazilian southern Plateau (Planalto Meridional), in the states of Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina, the first one in the eastern region and the second one in the western region including adjacent areas of NE Argentina.Paspalum flavescensis distributed in southeastern Uruguay and the provinces of Buenos Aires and Córdoba (Argentina). The apomictic allohexaploidP. torrense, distributed along the coastal areas of the Brazilian states of Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina, and Paraná, and adjacent regions along the edge of the southern Plateau, also deserves specific status, whereas two further hexaploid biotypes are differentiated from the pentaploidP. dilatatumvar.dilatatumand described asPaspalum dilatatumvar.chiruandP. dilatatumvar.uruguaianense.Paspalum dilatatumvar.chiruis restricted to a small area around the locality of Molles Grande, in the department of Paysandú, Uruguay; whereasP. dilatatumvar.uruguaianenseis distributed in the SW of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, and northern Uruguay. The Dilatata group ofPaspalumis thus comprised of 8 species and 3 varieties, which are summarized here and for which an identification key is provided.
Identifying the most suitable machine learning approach for a road digital twin
Authors: Chen Kun , Eskandari Torbaghan Mehran , Chu Mingjie , Zhang Long , Garcia-Hernández Alvaro
Published: March 2022

Road infrastructure systems have been suffering from ineffective maintenance strategies, exaggerated by budget restrictions. A more holistic road-asset-management approach enhanced by data-informed decision making through effective condition assessment, distress detection and future condition predictions can significantly enhance maintenance planning, prolonging asset life. Recent technology innovations such as digital twins have great potential to enable the needed approach for road condition predictions and proactive asset management. To this end, machine learning techniques have also demonstrated convincing capabilities in solving engineering problems. However, none of them has been considered specifically within a digital twin context. There is therefore a need to review and identify appropriate approaches for the usage of machine learning techniques with road digital twins. This paper provides a systematic literature review of machine learning algorithms used for road condition predictions and discusses findings within the road digital twin framework. The results show that existing machine learning approaches suitable and mature for stipulating successful road digital twin development. Moreover, the review, while identifying gaps in the literature, indicates several considerations and recommendations required on the journey to road digital twins and suggests multiple future research directions based on the review summaries of machine learning capabilities.
Thin-layer wicking experiments using magnetically treated water
Authors: Szcześ Aleksandra , Chibowski Emil , Rzeźnik Emilia
Published: March 2022

Thin-layer wicking experiments were carried out using magnetically treated water and non-treated water. Two types of magnets of different constructions and strengths of the magnetic field (B = 15 mT and B = 0.27 T) were used. It was found that water circulating in the presence of a magnetic field penetrated faster into a porous layer of silica gel. This is reflected also in the changes in the electron donor and electron acceptor parameters of the surface free energy of the silica gel as calculated by using the Van Oss et al. approach. Based on this finding, it is hypothesized that changes in the water structure occur – that is, the water flow somehow destroys the network of hydrogen bonds in liquid water, while the magnetic field action promotes its formation.
Effects of harmful Bangasternus planifrons (Brulle, 1832) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) control with different insecticides on yield and quality in safflower
Authors: Yücel Cenk , Köse Arzu , Barış Aydemir
Published: March 2022

The production of safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) (Asterales: Asteraceae), which is cultivated worldwide, is significantly affected by different abiotic and biotic factors such as insects. Different insecticides have been applied during safflower production to control pests. The application of insecticides can affect plants as well as pests. This study was carried out in Ankara and Eskisehir provinces in 2016 using four different insecticides against the Bangasternus planifrons (Brulle, 1882) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) pest in Balcı safflower variety. The pest population was 73-91% effectively suppressed as of the 14th day after the application of insecticides, and the yield increased by 60.43-123.18% when compared to the control group. Deterioration of seed quality, loss of oil ratio, and loss of 1000 grain weight occurred as a result of damage occurred by pest feeding. Through control of pests and reduction of pest population, an increase in quality and productivity was achieved. Regression analysis made on the data obtained from the application areas determined that there were 83.73%, 75.83%, and 75.44% negative relationship between the number of adults of the pest and the yield, oil rate, and 1000-grain weight, respectively. In conclusion, B. planifrons is an important factor causing a loss in yield, oil rate, and loss of 1000-grain weight in safflower plant. The damage caused by the pest can be prevented by the application of a suitable insecticide.
Rainfall Infiltration-induced Slope Instability of the Unsaturated Volcanic Residual Soils During Wet Seasons in Indonesia
Authors: Muntohar Agus Setyo , Ikhsan Jazaul , Liao Hung-Jiun , Jotisankasa Apiniti , Jetten Victor G.
Published: March 2022

DOI:10.17014/ijog.9.1.71-85Located in the ring of fire, Indonesia is widely covered by volcanic soil deposits in various hilly or mountainous areas, especially in Java Island. It is also being characterized as a tropical region, rainfall-induced slope failure in residual volcanic soil, and it is of practical significance to study its mechanism. This paper presents the study of the influence of rainfall and antecedent rainfall pattern on the stability of a residual slope in Yogyakarta. Two residual soil types, clayey sand, SC, and high plasticity clay, CH, were investigated in this study which is of different soil-water and hydraulic characteristics. The studied area was located in Kedungrong Village, Samigaluh, Kulonprogo. The rainfall record was obtained from the automatic rain gauge station in Kalibawang catchment area during November 2001. Two rainfall scenarios were modelled in the numerical analysis; those classified as the major rainfall that precipitates for thirty days (Condition 1) and the three influencing-rainfall (Conditions 2 to 4). Based on the simulation result from the major rainfall and the antecedent rainfall, the slope tended to fail when the precipitation went on continuously for three days with the so-called rolling rainfall pattern. The stability of the slope was dependent on the soil-water and hydraulic properties of the soil layer.
Artificial intelligence in aquaculture: basis, applications, and future perspectives
Authors: Vásquez-Quispesivana Wilfredo , Inga Marianela , Betalleluz-Pallardel Indira
Published: March 2022

Advances in data management technologies are being adapted to resolve difficulties and impacts that aquaculture manifests, some aspects that over the years have not been fully managed, are now more feasible to solve, such as the optimization of variables that intervene in the growth and increase of biomass, the prediction of water quality parameters to manage and make decisions during farming fish, the evaluation of the aquaculture environment and the impact generated by aquaculture, the diagnosis of diseases in aquaculture fish to determine more specific treatments, handling, management and closure of aquaculture farms. The objective of this article was to review within the last 20 years the various techniques, methodologies, models, algorithms, software, and devices that are used within artificial intelligence, machine learning and deep learning systems, to solve in a simpler way, quickly and precisely the difficulties and impacts that aquaculture manifests. In addition, the fundamentals of artificial intelligence, automatic learning and deep learning are explained, as well as the recommendations for future study on areas of interest in aquaculture, such as the reduction of production costs through the optimization of feeding based on good aquaculture practices and parameters of water quality, the identification of sex in fish that do not present sexual dimorphism, the determination of quality attributes such as the degree of pigmentation in salmon and trout.
Estimation of enteric methane emission factor in cattle species in Ethiopia using IPCC tier 2 methodology
Authors: Million Tadesse , Kefale Getahun , Ulfina Galmessa
Published: March 2022

Aims: The livestock production system contributes to global climate change directly through the production of methane (CH4) from enteric fermentation, CH4 and nitrous oxide (N2O) from manure management. Enteric CH4 emission from livestock is the major contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emission from livestock in Ethiopia. National inventory and reporting of enteric CH4 emission in cattle species in Ethiopia are based on default emission factor (tier 1 methodology) developed by Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). These enteric CH4 emissions are influenced by different factors such as livestock feed characteristics, livestock management, and livestock production and productivity. Hence, its estimation requires accurate data specific to the condition of the livestock production system in the country. The objective of this study was to estimate enteric CH4 emission from cattle species in Ethiopia. Methodology: Enteric CH4 emission was estimated using IPCC tier 2 methods using input data collected through survey and literature data on livestock and feed characteristics in Ethiopia. Results: Results indicated that enteric CH4 emission factors among indigenous cattle were 30.27, 18.52, 31.55, 29.82, 32.48, and 12.60 kg per head per year for matured females >2 years old, females 1-2 years, bullocks/oxen, breeding bulls >2 years old, males 1-2 years and calves <1 year’s old, respectively. Among crossbred dairy cattle, enteric CH4 emission factors were found to be 36.21, 19.98, 27.90, 25.51, 5.45 kg per head per year for matured females >2 years, females 1-2 years, matured males >2 years, males 1-2 years and calves <1 year’s age, respectively. The weighted average CH4 emission factor for indigenous cattle and crossbred dairy cattle were 26 and 30.71kg/head/year, respectively. Conclusion: Enteric CH4 emission factors for nondairy indigenous and crossbred cattle using IPCC tier 2 methodology were lower when compared to IPCC tier 1 estimate. Our study recommends IPCC tier 2 methodology, for national enteric CH4 emission inventory and reporting for cattle species in Ethiopia. The present study was based on limited survey and published data, uncertainties may have presented with, some of production and performance data. Further research is required to estimate enteric CH4 emission using more detailed cattle production and feed characterization data.
PREVALENCE OF STROKE IN HAWLER, IRAQI KURDISTAN
Authors: Sheikhbzeni Aso
Published: March 2022

Background 

Stroke is one of the significant health problems in Iraqi Kurdistan. No study addressing the prevalence of stroke has been conducted in this region.

Objectives 

We aimed to find the prevalence of stroke in general in Hawler, the capital of Iraqi Kurdistan.

Patients and Methods

This cross-sectional study comprised a household survey of a clustered and randomly selected sample of the city’s population, and it was conducted from October 1st, 2018, to December 31st, 2019.

Results

Out of 4203 persons (905 families) we interviewed, only 33 patients (17 males and 16 females) had developed stroke, with a lifetime prevalence of 7.8/1000. Persons aged 60-74 years were the most typical target for stroke. The ratio of cerebral infarction (72.7%) to haemorrhage (27.3%) was 2.6:1. The subtypes of stroke were as follows: thrombotic 42.4%), embolic (12.1%), lacunar (18.2%), intracerebral haemorrhage (15.2%), and subarachnoid haemorrhage (12.1%). Hypertension was the most critical risk factor (54.5%), while smoking, diabetes mellitus, and hyperlipidemia were found to be other major risk factors. 

Conclusion

Despite the lack of epidemiological data, the burden of stroke seems to be high in Hawler. Although ischemic strokes were more common than hemorrhagic ones, the relative proportion of haemorrhage was higher when compared to the Western population. There was no significant difference between genders in the disease pattern. Modifiable risk factors were common among patients with stroke.
TÜRK KÜLTÜRÜNDE LEYLEK VE OSMANLI SANATINDA İKONOGRAFİSİ
Authors: ALTIER Semiha
Published: March 2022

Toplumların hayatında bazı hayvanlar günlük yaşamda çeşitli sebeplere bağlı olarak kuşkusuz büyük bir tutmaktadır. Tarım işleri, besin, ulaşım, giyim, av, taşıma gibi faaliyetlerde insanlarla iç içe olan bu hayvanlar inanç dünyasında da önemli bir yer edinmiştir. Bu çalışmada fiziksel özellikleri ve yaşam biçimleriyle halk edebiyatı ve müziğine ilham kaynağı olan göçmen kuşlardan leylek seçilmiştir. Mimari süsleme ve el sanatlarında çeşitli kavramları karşılamak üzere tasvir edilen leyleğin, tarih boyunca çeşitli toplumlardaki anlamı ve sanat eserlerine yansıma biçimleri; ardından Anadolu dışında İslam coğrafyasında üretilmiş örnekleri kronolojik olarak ele alınmıştır. Ardından asıl olarak Osmanlı toplumunda farklı malzeme ve tarihlerde üretilen sanat eserleri üzerindeki tasvirleri ve ikonografisi sosyokültürel ortamla ilişkilendirilerek değerlendirilmiştir. Türk Kültüründe nazar, bereket, iyi-kötü şans, doğum-ölüm, kıtlık-bolluk, dindarlık, doğruluk, iyilik, saflık, neşe gibi kavramlarla ilişkilendirilen leylek, tasvir edildiği esere / yüzeye göre anlam taşımıştır. Ancak günümüze ulaşan örnekler leyleğin halk kültürünü derinden etkilemesine karşın halk sanatına bu yoğunlukta yansımadığını ve nispeten daha seçkin bir çevrenin eserleriyle sınırlı kaldığını gösterir.
Preconcentration and Fluorimetric Determination of 2-Phenylphenol using Magnetic Molecularly Imprinted Polymer
Authors: ILKTAC Raif
Published: March 2022

In the present work, reusable magnetic molecularly imprinted polymers have been used for the first time as an adsorbent for the determination of 2-phenylphenol. Magnetic molecularly imprinted polymers have been used for the selective separation and preconcentration of 2-phenylphenol and native fluorescence has been used for the sensitive determination of the analyte. The developed method is rapid and determination of 2-phenylphenol was completed in 40 minutes. Limit of detection (LOD) of the method was found to be 1.09 µg L-1 and the imprinting factor was found to be 1.87. The linearity of the calibration graph was observed within the range of 5 - 250 µg L-1. Selectivity parameters showed that the specific binding sites were available on the imprinted polymer which was capable of recognizing 2-phenylphenol molecules with their functional groups, size and shape. Scatchard analysis revealed the heterogeneous distribution of binding sites for imprinted polymer and homogeneous binding site for non-imprinted polymer. The interference effects of some organic compounds and characterization studies were also evaluated. The method is applied to tap water samples and the recoveries were found to be in the range of 95.3 and 99.7 %.
Challenges and opportunities in mixed method data collection on mental health issues of health care workers during COVID-19 pandemic in India
Authors: Kulkarni Ragini , Prusty Ranjan K. , Chakma Tapas , Thomas Beena , Menon Geetha R. , Singh Ravinder , Aggarwal Sumit , Rao M. V. V. , Periyasamy Murugesan , Venkateswaran Chitra , Singh Prashant K. , Balachandar Rakesh , Grover Ashoo , Mishra Bijay K. , Viray Maribon , Devi Rekha , Velhal Gajanan , Kharnare Swapnil , Singh Jitenkumar , Yadav Jeetendra , Venkatesh U. , Sadawarte Deepika , Watson Basilea , John Denny , Mathew Geethu , Singh Shalini , Jakhar Kiran , Ketharam Asha , Palo Subrata K. , Sahoo Krushna C. , Kishore Jugal , H. Sarkar Abu , Panda Samiran
Published: March 2022

Background: The present paper describes the key challenges and opportunities of mixed method telephonic data collection for mental health research using field notes and the experiences of the investigators in a multicenter study in ten sites of India. The study was conducted in public and private hospitals to understand the mental health status, social stigma and coping strategies of different healthcare personnel during the COVID-19 pandemic in India.Methods: Qualitative and quantitative interviews were conducted telephonically. The experiences of data collection were noted as a field notes/diary by the data collectors and principal investigators.Results: The interviewers reported challenges such as network issues, lack of transfer of visual cues and sensitive content of data. Although the telephonic interviews present various challenges in mixed method data collection, it can be used as an alternative to face-to-face data collection using available technology.Conclusions: It is important that the investigators are well trained keeping these challenges in mind so that their capacity is built to deal with these challenges and good quality data is obtained.
The effect of salty warm sitz bath on the conservative management of anal fissure
Authors: Shirah Hamza Asaad , Zabeery Ibraheem Abdulaziz , Sogair Osama Abdulqader , Alahmari Ahmed Medawi , Aljabri Waal Nafa
Published: March 2022

Background: The benefits of the sitz bath method in the management of anorectal diseases in general and anal fissure, in particular, are still not scientifically well-established. In our study, we aim to analyze the effectiveness of the sitz bath method as part of a conservative management protocol to treat anal fissure among Saudi Arabians who fear the surgical option for particularly religious reasons.Methods: The 539 Saudi Arabian patients with acute or chronic anal fissures between January 2004 and December 2013 were included. 386 were male and 153 were female with a mean age of 25.68±5.7 years. The conservative management protocol consisted of three times per day salty warm sitz bath, 2 grams glycerin suppositories per rectum 20 minutes before defecation as lubricant and laxative, Metamucil bulk-forming fiber (a mix of one dose-sachet-within 240 milliliters (8 oz) of cold liquid) once daily after breakfast for constipation.Results: The 379 (70.3%) patients had complete healing with a duration range from 3-7 weeks, while 160 (29.7%) patients did not heal and required surgical intervention. The recurrence rate was 0% in both groups after two years of follow-up.Conclusions: We conclude that sitz bath as part of a conservative management protocol to treat anal fissure showed promising results which were a significant benefit to patients who were reluctant to undergo lateral anal sphincterotomy and dilatation because of the fear to lose anal control. We recommend further specialized studies to investigate the role of sitz bath in the conservative management of anal fissure.
Isolated pneumopericardium after blunt chest trauma
Authors: Guidi Gonçalo , Silva Silvia , Pinto-de-Sousa Joao , Prospero-Luis Fernado , Vaz-Pereira Ricardo , Fernandes Urania , Martins Daniela , Leal Clara , Vieira Bruno , Freitas Francisca , Marques Carolina
Published: March 2022

Pneumopericardium after blunt chest trauma it’s a very rare entity in adults, usually seen in association with pneumothorax or pneumomediastinum. When isolated, it’s believed to be caused by the Macklin effect. Generally, it’s a benign, self-limiting condition requiring no additional therapy. However, it must be recognized because an increase in intrapulmonary pressure (example- intubation) can lead to a tension pneumopericardium or cardiac tamponade.
Challenges in managing the isolated cervical lymphadenopathy in absence of thyroid nodule
Authors: Talwar Nikhil , Anand Gautam , Jassi Kayenaat Puran Singh , Dhamija Rahul , Bhaskar Sumit , Kumar Akshay
Published: March 2022

Differentiated thyroid cancer make up the vast majority of thyroid cancers with papillary thyroid cancer representing 84% of all thyroid cancer diagnoses. Papillary carcinoma of the thyroid presenting primarily as lateral neck swelling is rare. In the absence of thyroid swelling further evaluation should be done to exclude the primary tumors of scalp and head and neck region. Diagnosis of this condition is made by ultrasound guided FNAC. Surgery is the main treatment modality of choice. Here, we reported a case of an adult female who presented with isolated cervical lymphadenopathy and FNAC revealed metastatic papillary carcinoma of thyroid. Total thyroidectomy with central and posterolateral cervical neck dissection was done, with histology confirming as papillary thyroid carcinoma with local lymphnode metastasis.
Trichobezoar presenting as gastric outlet obstruction: a case report
Authors: Bhardwaj Sushma , Mir Zahid I. , Singh Hardeep , Gupta Gunjan , Singh Hemath , Bhardwaj Mahak
Published: March 2022

Bezoars are results from accumulation of swallowed solid foreign material in the gastrointestinal tract. Typically, trichobezoars are diagnosis is based on Clinical history, radiological evidences. Surgical or endoscopic intervention is the treatment documented. In this case we present a case report of a teenage female of 16 year old diagnosed and operated for trichobezoar.
Oh, aqui também a gente está chegando!” Professoras negras e representatividade racial na universidade
Authors: Gouvea Lopes Beatriz , Peres Gonçalves Josiane
Published: March 2022

Objetivou-se nesta pesquisa, investigar como se dá a representatividade racial negra no corpo docente da Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS), assim como compreender a trajetória de professoras negras presentes nestes espaços. Além disso, visou-se entender como estas mulheres se sentem atuando neste contexto, e o que vivenciaram para alcançar um espaço social de prestígio e poder, como na área da pesquisa e docência em uma universidade pública. Acerca dos procedimentos metodológicos, esta pesquisa é caracterizada como qualitativa, de caráter descritivo-analítico, com o uso de entrevistas como instrumento para a coleta de dados, as quais foram realizadas com três docentes efetivas da UFMS. Com a finalização da pesquisa, observou-se que as participantes foram persistentes e lutaram para conquistarem o lugar que tanto almejavam, no entanto, os obstáculos e dificuldades por serem mulheres, negras e professoras foram marcantes em suas trajetórias, tendo que lidar constantemente com situações de racismo. Além disso, o fato de terem que conciliar família, estudos, trabalho e cuidados com a casa também exerce forte influência no desenvolvimento pessoal e profissional, considerando que estas são bagagens que a maioria das mulheres carregam consigo durante toda a vida.
Processes for the synthesis of γ-acetopropyl alcohol
Authors: Tarabanko V. E. , Smirnova M. A. , Zhizhina E. G.
Published: March 2022

The literature on the existing processes for the synthesis of γ-acetopropyl alcohol (acetopropanol, 5-hydroxypentan-2-one, APA) is reviewed. This substance is used to produce vitamin B1, antimalarial drugs and polymers. The promising methods for APA production are the hydrogenation-hydration of sylvan (2-methylfuran), hydrogenation of furfural, and syntheses based on allyl acetate, sodium acetoacetic ether, and γ-butyrolactone.
ورقة حقائق: التعليم في دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة وإمارة رأس الخيمة
Authors: القاسمي مؤسسة
Published: March 2022

كانت أقدم أساليب التعليم يف الدولة التي يطلق عليها اليوم اسم اإلمارات العربية املتحدة هي الكتائب، وتعد امتداد لعملية التعليم يف 2( 2009 ، AlNaqbi .)خالل هذه املساجد، التي ركزت عىل تعليم التعاليم اإلسالمية ومبادئ القراءة والكتابة يف مشيخات الخليج العريب السابقة الفرتة الزمنية، كان الطالب، وخاصة األوالد الصغار، يتلقون التعليم من قبل املطوع املحيل، وهو واعظ ديني، أو الفقيه، وهو مدرس ديني زائر )2009 ، Ridge .)بحلول نهاية القرن التاسع عرش، كان هناك تحول رئييس يف عملية التعليم حيث شهدت املنطقة ثروة أكرب بعد ازدهار تجارة اللؤلؤ املحلية.
دراسة هجرة المعلمين في مدارس دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة: تصورات المعلمين الأمريكيين المغتربين ذوي الأصول الأفريقية
Authors: سميث تيفاني
Published: March 2022

تناقش هذه الورقة هجرة المعلمين من خلال التجارب المهنية والشخصية للمعلمين المغتربين الأمريكيين ذوي الأصول الأفريقية في الإمارات العربية المتحدة. تشير الأدلة أن هجرة المعلمين هي استراتيجية يستخدمها المعلمون المغتربون الأمريكيون من أصول افريقية من أجل البقاء في المدارس في دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة. ويبدو أن جهود التوظيف والمزايا التي تجذب المعلمون المحترفون المغتربون (EEPs) إلى الإمارات العربية المتحدة تبدو فعالة، إلا أن جهود الاحتفاظ بهم تشكل مصدر قلق، وبالتالي فإن مدراء المدارس يواجهون معدل عالي لدوران المعلمين كل عام. ولقد تم فحص بعض الدراسات التي تحاول تبيان سبب مغادرة المعلمين وإلى أين يغادرون. إن البيانات والتحليليات المقدمة مستوحاة من دراسة نوعية أكبر تم أجراؤها بين سبتمبر 2019 ومايو 2020. وتتناول الدراسة الأكبر خبرات 13 معلماً محترفاً مغترباً أمريكياً من أصول أفريقيا غادروا مدارس K-12 في الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية إلى مدارس في الإمارات العربية المتحدة. ومن المواضيع الهامة التي بيّنتها هذه الدراسة الفهم الدقيق لهجرة المعلمين، والتي تشكل جزءًا أساسياً من النقاش المطروح في هذه الورقة السياسية. وتختتم الورقة بتوصيات لتنفيذ التطوير المهني والشخصي المتعلق بالكفاءات بين الثقافات، وإجراء المزيد من الدراسات حول معدل دوران المعلمين في دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة.
Developing a Conceptual Prototype for Teaching English as a Foreign Language Based on Local Culture
Authors: Indah Kurnia Lely
Published: March 2022

Lumajang Regency, East Java, Indonesia, is known as a tourist destination, everyone is expected to be able to provide correct information to foreigners about Lumajang Regency, so that they will not lose the opportunity to get a job in the field of tourism, public service agencies and government related to tourism. Thus, the importance of maintaining local culture in teaching foreign languages should not be ignored. The researcher aims to develop a conceptual prototype for teaching English as a foreign language based on local culture. A conceptual prototype means a standard or typical example which is designed lessons that focus on the concept instead of individual facts. The significances of the study are to describe the factors that become obstacles in teaching English at STKIP PGRI Lumajang and describe the conceptual prototype developed in the process of learning English towards local culture. This research is a qualitative descriptive study on STKIP PGRI Lumajang students and the sample selection used a multi-stage sampling technique. The data generated are conceptual prototypes of learning English in universities which containing English competency standards, basic competencies, materials that must be taught to achieve competence, approaches, methods/strategies, and assessments used to assess student competence in learning English.
Keywords: conceptual prototype, local culture, competence
Blended Learning Model in TEFL Workshop to Students of English Language Education Department: A Case Study
Authors: Mastuti Rahayu Endang , Bandjarjani Wahju
Published: March 2022

The research describes the application of Blended-Learning Model in TEFL Workshop to students of the English Language Education Department. In the new normal era, the learning process still implements online systems. TEFL Workshop is a course requiring students to practice teaching the language components and skills. However, students experience some challenges taking this course. Therefore, the application of Blended-Learning Model was one solution to it. The design of this research is descriptive qualitative. The subjects were students of 2018 cohort. The instruments were an observation guidelines sheet to observe the process of applying Blended- Learning Model, online platforms and applications embedded in Virlenda LMS, and offline in the classroom. These were also used to evaluate the students’ learning achievement. Questionnaires were given to inquire students' opinions regarding its application. The collected data were analysed descriptive qualitatively. The findings show that Blended-Learning Model provides an appropriate teaching method for conducting learning and teaching in TEFL Workshop course in the new normal era.
Keywords: blended-learning model, TEFL workshop, case study
EFL Teachers’ Practices of Online Learning in the Border Area in Sambas
Authors: Eka Tirta Meutia , Gatot Sutapa Yuliana Yohanes , Sada Clarry
Published: March 2022

The purpose of this study was to describe English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers’ practices in online teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic at the high school level in the Border area in Sambas. The study focused on high schools in three sub-districts: Paloh 1 (Temajuk), Sajingan (Aruk), and Subah. The researchers used online interviews, online observations and document analysis to collect the data. Three English teachers participated in the study. The findings provided information on EFL teachers’ efforts to integrate English materials and online learning. Based on the results, the researchers found that most of the teachers used WhatsApp in their learning process. The researchers also found some obstacles faced by the teachers such as network connection problems. 
Keywords: EFL, teachers, practice, teaching learning process, online learning
Intercultural Communication Competence of Indonesian Undergraduate Students When Watching the Movie ‘American History X’
Authors: Anugerahwati Mirjam , Trya Dewanti Sintaloka
Published: March 2022

Intercultural communication competence (ICC) is important for students to understand and respond positively to other cultures. This study analyzed the ICC of students by indirect communication through watching foreign movies. American History X is a foreign movie that can engage with the ICC of undergraduate students. This study aimed to determine participants’ level of interest and understanding about ICC when discussing intercultural factors. The participants included three Indonesian undergraduates from various universities who participated in the WATSUP (Watch a Movie and Speak Up) national seminar in 2021, and their responses or reactions were examined, especially responses to the American racism as depicted in American History X. The data were collected by watching the recording of the seminar. The findings indicated that the students mainly showed the development of their ICC while watching and discussing American History X. The students, who were not culturally American, were then encouraged to develop their ICC by giving reactions and comments about American culture and, in the process, they found common ground between their own Indonesian culture and foreign American culture. The students thereby became more aware of the distinct yet similar cultures and they learnt to appreciate other foreign cultures. 
Keywords: intercultural communication competence, Indonesian students’ cultural competence, American History X
Study Buddy: An English Training Program for College Students Who Failed Their English Comprehensive Exam
Authors: Sutisna Putri Nurrahma , Indah Nuraini Eka
Published: March 2022

This study delved into the implementation of the Study Buddy program to help college students who failed their English comprehensive exam. Nine students participated in the study. Descriptive qualitative methods were used. The Study Buddy program was carried out by English lecturers teaching at the university. The program consisted of two stages: English training and private tutoring. The materials were related to those of the English comprehensive exam, covering four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Data were collected through the English comprehensive exam and by interviews. It was found that there were significant changes seen after the students participated in the Study Buddy program. The findings also showed that the participants were extremely enthusiastic about the program, shown by their high attendance rates (95%) and their positive responses regarding the program. This study hopes to shed some light on the importance of helping students with English learning difficulties. 
Keywords: study buddy, English training, college students, English comprehensive exam
The Learners’ Characteristics towards Achieving Learning Performance in Blended Learning
Authors: Mustafa bin Izahar Mohd , Zubeidah Zachariah Tirza , Nair d/o Subagaran Asha , D/o Elangkeswaran Dhurgeswari
Published: March 2022

Blended learning is a combination of traditional face-to-face classroom situation and online situation. In this paper, the study focuses on the characters of UNISEL students towards achieving learning performances in blended learning. A questionnaire is directed to 103 respondents to answer. There are 3 sections in the questionnaire related to blended learning. Each section is followed by 5 questions. Hence, it shows that different students’ have different opinions towards blended learning despite their age, gender, course and faculty. This finding shows that some students prefer to use blended learning. However, there are some who think that blended learning is not suitable for them. Learners’ characteristics and interaction towards learning performance is the major outcome of this research. In conclusion, learners characteristics towards achieving the learning performance in blended learning is crucial in order to find a solution and the remaining problem that has not been figured out is a focus point for the future researchers. 
Keywords: blended learning, learners’ characteristics, learning performance
Understanding Functions of Typography in Teenage Novels
Authors: Febrianti Yusnita
Published: March 2022

This study explores the functions of typography in teenage novels. Typography is a form of multimodality that rarely gains attention. It is considered multimodal because it facilitates the construction of meaning of two modes i.e. written language and its visual presentation. The preliminary stage of this study is an observation on teenage novels, which revealed the use of a combination of standard computer-produced fonts and ornamental hand-writing like fonts in their pages. Therefore, the study aims to elaborate the functions of typography found in these teenage novels. The data analyses were conducted using Stöckl’s framework in typography analysis, which posit that based on its position in the text, typography can occupy different domains of microtypography, mesotypography, and macrotypography. Further, the different forms of typography found in these levels will be elaborated based on the functions relative to the main plot of the story in the novels. The result of the study will provide insights on the functions of the typography for the possible reading mechanism of teenage novels. 
Keywords: typography, font, hand-writing, microtypography, teenage novels
Authentic Assessment: Is It Good to Be Implemented in My Classroom?
Authors: Alfiani Syafira , Hermilia Wijayati Primardiana
Published: March 2022

Since curriculum 2013 is implemented in Indonesia, teachers have changed the way they give task as well assess the students. Referring to the new curriculum, all of the tasks and assessments should include high order thinking skill (HOTS). However, up to now, there are some teachers who find it difficult to develop task that really reflect high order thinking skill, such as authentic task. Based on previous research, some teachers claim that authentic task cannot be employed as it is considered time consuming. This paper uses descriptive quantitative method which involved twelve junior high school English teachers in two different junior high schools in Sumenep to investigate their understanding about authentic assessment and how they implemented it in their classrooms. The results of the study show that in general, teachers have a good knowledge of authentic assessment. However, there are some obstacles in the implementation level due to some factors, namely students’ critical thinking, the problem with the rubric, and the fact that this type of assessment can be time consuming. 
Keywords: authentic assessment, classroom task, curriculum, HOTS
Comparative assessment of system efficiency of hydrogen and thermal storage at NPPs
Authors: Egorov Alexandr , Aminov Rashid
Published: March 2022

The paper presents a comparative assessment of system efficiency of the novel approach to further development of nuclear power plants as an environmentally friendly energy source. A hydrogen-thermal storage system has been proposed to ensure a high capacity factor of nuclear power plants and/or controllability of two-circuit nuclear power plants with water coolant. Pumped storage power plants and gas turbine-based solutions have been ere compared. Important technical and economic indicators have been determined considering current nuclear and hydrocarbon fuel prices. The assessment performed shows feasibility of a combined solution based on a power complex with a hydrogen and thermal storage system.
Potyczki z pandemią z punktu widzenia Dyrektora Wojewódzkiej Biblioteki Publicznej w Łodzi
Authors: Czajka Barbara
Published: March 2022

W obliczu nowego wyzwania jakim była pandemia COVID–19 konieczne stały się nowe formy pracy i zarządzania instytucją. Celem autorki artykułu jest przedstawienie problemów z tym związanych z punktu widzenia administrowania wojewódzką biblioteką publiczną, uwzględniających otoczenie prawne, bezpieczeństwo finansowe i społeczne pracowników oraz realizację zadań statutowych.

Należało znaleźć nowe formy pracy na rzecz użytkowników biblioteki, powodujące dylematy między pracą zdalną a fizyczną obecnością pracowników w miejscu pracy. W tych okolicznościach, nieoczekiwanie pojawiły się duże przedsięwzięcia jakimi były – wielka przeprowadzka magazynów bibliotecznych oraz przyjęcie księgozbioru profesora Włodzimierza Krysińskiego z Kanady. Jednocześnie pandemiczne uwarunkowania uwidoczniły, po raz kolejny, wszechstronność zawodu bibliotekarza – poza innymi pozytywnymi cechami – kreatywność z wykorzystaniem nowych technologii.
Zastosowanie analizy konstytucji znaczenia (MCA) w badaniu motywacji do twórczości artystycznej
Authors: Piechota Anna , Tokarz Aleksandra
Published: March 2022

Celem artykułu jest charakterystyka metody analizy konstytucji znaczenia w odniesieniu do badania problematyki motywacji do twórczości artystycznej. Metoda ta mieści się w nurcie badań fenomenologicznych i nawiązuje do głównych tez Edmunda Husserla (1974). W tekście dokonujemy krótkiego przeglądu głównych koncepcji motywacji do twórczości, by następnie pokazać, jak prezentowana metoda może zostać w ich kontekście zastosowana. Artykuł przedstawia również rezultaty naszych badań, których celem jest naświetlenie struktury systemu motywacyjno-afektywnego artystów z naciskiem na wskazanie stymulatorów i inhibitorów aktywności twórczej.
Od redaktorów: Perspektywa Foucaultowska we współczesnej refleksji badawczej
Authors: Franczak Karol , Nowicka Magdalena
Published: March 2022

Wprowadzenie do tomu Perspektywa Foucaultowska we współczesnej refleksji badawczej składa się z dwóch części. Celem pierwszej z nich jest zwięzłe zaprezentowanie głównych kierunków współczesnych inspiracji bogatym dorobkiem Michela Foucaulta, do których należą między innymi studia nad biopolityką, rządomyślnością/urządzaniem (governmentality), krytyczne analizy neoliberalizmu, analiza dyspozytywu oraz refleksja nad kategoriami krytyki i parezji. W drugiej części charakteryzowany jest tematyczny zakres tomu, który odzwierciedla wieloaspektowość i wielowątkowość postfoucaultowskiej refleksji badawczej.
O użyteczności kategorii dyspozytywu w badaniach społecznych
Authors: Nowicka Magdalena
Published: March 2022

Celem artykułu jest krytyczna refleksja nad pojęciem dyspozytywu u Michela Foucaulta i jego aplikacją do badań społecznych. Dyspozytyw oznacza heterogeniczną kompozycję dyskursywnych i niedyskursywnych elementów rzeczywistości społecznej połączonych dynamicznymi relacjami władzy. Od dwóch dekad w ramach postfoucaultowskiej analizy dyskursu podejmowane są próby operacjonalizacji kategorii dyspozytywu. Jako kategoria analityczna dyspozytyw odnosi się do mechanizmów społecznie rozproszonej władzy, które można badać empirycznie na podstawie danych dyskursywnych i niedyskursywnych. Rezultatem zainteresowania dyspozytywem jest perspektywa badawcza analizy dyspozytywu. W artykule prezentowane są główne założenia tej perspektywy i typologia zastosowań Foucaultowskiej kategorii dyspozytywu w badaniach empirycznych, zilustrowana przykładami prac niemieckich i polskich badaczy. Prezentacji towarzyszy namysł nad niekonsekwencjami i ograniczeniami tego podejścia metodologicznego.
Bioinformatics in Field of Agriculture: A Review
Authors: Prabha Ratna , Singh D.P. , Kumari Rajni , Rai Anil , Kumar Sanjay
Published: March 2022

Agriculture represents an inevitable component of our life. Across continents, different kind of cereals and crops occupy role of important food. Domestication and improvements of crops is practiced from thousand years. Bioinformatics is a newly emerging discipline, though making significant practice in every area of science, including agriculture. Bioinformatics including different -omics fields (genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics etc) and metagenomics is making a significant contribution in field of agricultural research. Bioinformatics is making available genomic and detailed information about different crops and agricultural important animals which is ultimately assisting researchers in development of improved varieties, disease diagnostic, pathogen resistance, disease tolerance etc. Bioinformatics is playing a significant role in discoveries and studies in field of agriculture.
Green and Blue Water Footprint for Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) under Irrigation Scheduling and Nutrient Management Practices
Authors: Balasubramanian P. , Babu R. , Chinnamuthu C.R. , Mahendran P.P. , Kumutha K.
Published: March 2022

Background: Water shortage is a key obstacle to the sustainable supply of food to the world and Indian population, since largest consumptive water use. This research paper determines he water footprint of green and blue water for groundnut under an irrigated conditions during different seasons. Methods: The field experiments were conducted at Agricultural College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Madurai, Tamil Nadu during summer, kharif and rabi 2016-2018. The experiments were laid out in a split-plot design with three replications. The main plot consisted of three levels of irrigation scheduling namely 0.8, 0.6 and 0.4 IW/CPE ratios and sub-plots comprised of four nutrient management practices viz., 75% of RDF with 5 tones/ha of charred rice husk, 50% of RDF with 5 tones/ha of charred rice husk, 75% of RDF with 5 tones/ha of charred rice husk along with seed treatment of Arbuscular mycorrhiza and 50% of RDF with 5 tones/ha of charred rice husk along with seed treatment Arbuscular mycorrhiza. Result: The study revealed that the growth attributes, pod yield and haulm yield, rain and irrigation water content and water use studies of groundnut were registered higher with irrigation scheduling at 0.8 IW/CPE ratios along with the application of 75% RDF and 5 tones/ha of charred rice husk as basal with seed treatment of Arbuscular mycorrhiza. The higher green water content has been recorded with irrigation scheduling at 0.6 and 0.4 IW/CPE ratios during summer’ and kharif’ 2017. The higher blue water content was recorded under irrigation scheduling at 0.8 IW/CPE ratios during all three seasons.
Soluciones tecnologicas para procesos de rehabilitacion y evaluacion kinesica
Authors:   , Bailon Perfumo Pedro Juan , Ortiz Reyes Walter Eduardo
Published: March 2022

El presente proyecto busca proponer una cartera de proyectos tecnológicos basados en la utilización de diversas tendencias tecnológicas como “motion recognition” (utilizado en consolas de videojuegos), sensores de presión e infrarrojos y procesamiento de imágenes para programas de rehabilitación y evaluación kinésica. Los proyectos propuestos se enfocan en las necesidades de los procesos de evaluación kinésica en el deporte, evaluación postural, identificación de patologías del pie y seguimiento del paciente en rehabilitación. Como resultado final, el equipo de este proyecto busca dar un aporte basado en las tecnologías de información a un campo de suma importancia como lo es la rehabilitación y evaluación kinésica al definir una cartera de proyectos que incluya tanto el detalle de los programas de rehabilitación y procesos kinésicos estudiados, así como las posibles soluciones tecnológicas a ser desarrolladas.
Perspectiva de la calidad del proceso del Visto Bueno del Bill of Lading en el ingreso de mercancías FCL en el puerto del Callao en el año 2019
Authors:   , Ortega Martínez Jhoana Nataly , Palomino Murguía Heydi Mariela
Published: March 2022

El presente trabajo de investigación ha sido desarrollado en función a la información recabada de varias fuentes en la que destaca SUNAT, MINCETUR, SICEEX, agentes de carga internacional, agentes de aduana, importadores, gracias a los cuales se pudo establecer realidades desde diferentes puntos de vista. El objetivo general de esta investigación es determinar de qué manera se percibe la calidad del proceso del visto bueno del Bill of Lading en el ingreso de mercancías Full Container Load en el puerto del Callao en el año 2019. La investigación es de tipo cualitativo, de diseño teoría fundamentada, el tipo de alcance de investigación es de tipo exploratorio y la herramienta principal utilizada son las entrevistas semiestructuradas, las cuales han sido aplicadas a importadores, especialistas, agentes de carga y aduanas. En este último caso, entrevistando a gerentes, personas que laboran en áreas comerciales, dueños de agencias, etc. Finalmente hemos analizado las entrevistas en el programa ATLAS TI y los resultados de las entrevistas semiestructuradas permitirán encontrar hallazgos y establecer las conclusiones y recomendaciones para la investigación.