bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
KEMAMPUAN DAN MOTIVASI DALAM MENINGKATKAN KINERJA PADA PEGAWAI DI KELURAHAN SEI PUTIH TIMUR 1 KECAMATAN MEDAN PETISAH MEDAN
Authors: Siagian Hanny , Wahyuni Rayu Sri
Published: May 2022

Urban Village has the main task of carrying out government, development and community affairs (article 4 paragraph 1 of the Republic of Indonesia Government Regulation No. 73 of 2005 concerning Urban Village). The community's demands for good public services cannot be separated from the existence of the urban village  which is very close to the local residents. The complaints that arise from local residents indicate that the service is still not satisfactory in terms of speed of completion of work in administrative matters, this is related to the ability and motivation of Human Resources (employees). Extension activities provide education in the form of lectures and discussions as well as evaluation of knowledge before and after counseling. The results of the extension activities showed that there was an increase in additional knowledge of 25.11% after the extension was carried out. It is hoped that this counseling activity can be sustainable in an effort to improve work skills and motivation to improve employee performance in providing services to the community in accordance with the duties and functions of the urban village.
GERAKAN PEMBERDAYAAN KESEJAHTERAAN KELUARGA (PKK) DALAM PEMBERDAYAAN WANITA DI DESA TEGAL ARUM TAHUN 2017-2019
Authors: Miranti Miranti , Sari Hariska Yuanita
Published: May 2022

Family Welfare Empowerment is one of the community organizations and plays a very important role in community empowerment. This study aims to reveal the form of family welfare empowerment activities in empowering women. This research was conducted in Tegal Arum Village, Rimbo Bujang District, Tebo Regency, Jambi Province. The empowerment implemented by the PKK in Tegal Arum Village is in the form of empowering life skills, namely the PKK chairman provides guidance, provides skills equipment, and conducts training, as well as marketing. Furthermore, PKK in spiritual development held regular recitations and grand yasinan. In terms of health empowerment, PKK holds a posyandu every month for toddlers and the elderly. In toddlers holding immunizations, giving milk to toddlers, and providing additional food (PMT). While for the elderly, namely conducting counseling on healthy lifestyles, holding health checks. In Tegal Arum Village in the field of working group I, namely the practice and appreciation of Pancasila and mutual cooperation, the PKK Mobilization Team holds regular recitations of pahingan once a month and holds regular recitations every Friday, and carries out community service cleaning the posyandu yards and the yard in Tegal Arum Village . In the field of working group II, namely education and skills programs as well as the development of cooperative life, the PKK Mobilization Team carries out the UP2K field, namely the skills field, by processing handicrafts and processed foods such as stick plates, sweet potato chips and lunkhead. In the field of working group III, namely food, clothing, housing and household management, the Tegal Arum Village PKK Mobilizing Team formed a group of youths to manage vacant land in Tegal Arum Village. In the areas of working group IV, namely health, environmental sustainability, and healthy planning, the PKK Mobilizing Team carries out outreach to the community related to community needs.
ANALISIS PREDIKSI FINANCIAL DISTRESS DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN MODEL SRINGATE PADA PERUSAHAAN PROPERTI DAN REAL ESTATE YANG TERDAFTAR DI BEI PERIODE 2019-2020
Authors: Rahman Fauziah
Published: May 2022

This study aims to financial distress predict and the level of accuracy using the Springate model in the property and real estate sector listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the 2019-2020 period. The population of this study is all property and real estate companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the 2019-2020 period, so the population of this study managed to find 66 companies. Samples were selected based on predetermined purposive sampling criteria. The sample selected according to the specified criteria is 37 companies. The data analysis technique used the Springate S-Score discriminant analysis technique. The results of the bankruptcy analysis using the Springate method, namely in 2019 before the onset of covid-19 there were 27 property and real estate companies in financial distress and 10 companies in healthy condition (non-financial distress). In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, there were additional companies that were in financial distress, namely 34 companies and only 3 companies that remained in a healthy condition (non-financial distress). Based on the results of the analysis of the Springate method in predicting bankruptcy in property and real estate sector companies, it has an accuracy rate of 62.2%.
OPTIMALISASI PENGELOLAAN OBJEK DANAU KEPUNGO DALAM MENINGKATKAN PENDAPATAN ASLI DESA BALAI RAJO KECAMATAN VII KOTO ILIR KABUPATEN TEBO TAHUN 2020
Authors: Setyoko Joko , Riyadi Ahmad
Published: May 2022

This study aims to determine how the performance of the Hamlet Government apparatus in serving and building the economy through an optimization process. the people of Balai Rajo Hamlet, VII Koto Ilir District, Tebo Regency, Furthermore, what affects the performance of the Hamlet Government apparatus in serving and building the village economy and the community in realizing a safe and prosperous independent village for the people of Balai Rajo Hamlet, VII Koto Ilir District, Tebo Regency. The ability of human resources (HR) is a factor that affects the performance of the apparatus. The problem of the quality of human resources of the Dusun government is an important issue in the implementation of Autoda. Therefore, increasing the Human Resources (HR) of the Dusun government is an urgent matter that must be done, so that the implementation of Autoda can run as expected, but this is also influenced by two important factors. Level of education In carrying out its duties and responsibilities as a Dusun apparatus, especially in providing services and development of general village economic growth to Balai Rajo Hamlet, it is largely determined by the level of education possessed by the apparatus itself, because the heavier or wider the responsibility of the Dusun apparatus must be carried out. It takes an apparatus that has quality human resources as well. Work experience In carrying out their duties and responsibilities as community servants, the ability of the apparatus is also greatly influenced by the length of work or in terms of work experience, therefore the village government, which has been working for a long time, is demanded to be more effective and recognize what can give satisfaction to visitors and visitors. community Service facilities and infrastructure are all types of equipment, work equipment, and other facilities that function as the main or auxiliary tools in the implementation of work. The role of service facilities is very important in addition to the role of the human element itself. One that is also very influential on improving the quality of work is the spirit and commitment to work that leads to a better direction than the previous results.
PEMBANGUNAN PEMERINTAHAN MADINAH MELALUI PEMIKIRAN DAN USAHA INTELEKTUAL PERSPEKTIF PERADABAN ISLAM MASA NABI MUHAMMAD SAW
Authors: Fauzi Irfan , Mukti Abdul , Dahlan Zaini
Published: May 2022

Civilization can only be built through a strong and mature leadership process. The Prophet Muhammad SAW as a leader was able to show evidence that he was able to build a pluralistic, heterogeneous and pluralistic social order of society, especially in the city of Medina where basically the people of the city highly uphold these values. Driven by the spirit of Islam, Prophet Muhammad SAW moved and fought as a revolutionary who succeeded in bringing Islam into a perfect religion to be accepted by the people of Medina. This can be seen from a major event which became known as the Medina Charter. The Hijrah agenda is a benchmark for the existence of Islam in conveying messages of peace starting from the city of Medina. This research was conducted with a Library Research approach and searches from journals and scientific articles with the aim of producing accurate and scientifically accountable research.
IMPLIKASI DOKTRIN QADARIYAH DAN JABARIYAH DALAM PEMBANGUNAN KARAKTER SOSIAL
Authors: Ramadhani Havelia , Mukti Abdul , Dahlan Zaini
Published: May 2022

In the process of studying Islam through civilization and thought, Islam has rational thoughts that turn into the form of Firqah or schools, namely Qadariyah and Jabariyah. This flow is based on an understanding of human actions that have different opinions that really contradict each other. Qadariyah with human thought has the will and power in realizing actions, while Jabariyah seems forced, meaning that all actions come from God, humans do not have Masyi'ah or Istitha'ah in determining their actions and destiny. Both of these doctrines have implications for the development of social character since 685 M until the modern era.  This research was conducted with a Library Research approach
Road Condition Detection and Classification from Existing CCTV Feed
Authors: Chien Stanley , Chen Yaobin , Christopher Lauren , Qiu Mei , Ding Zhengming
Published: May 2022

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has approximately 500 digital cameras along highways in populated areas of Indiana. These cameras are used to monitor traffic conditions around the clock, all year round. Currently, the videos from these cameras are observed one-by-one by human operators looking for traffic conditions and incidents. The main objective of this research was to develop an automatic, real-time system to monitor traffic conditions and detect incidents automatically. The Transportation and Autonomous Systems Institute (TASI) of the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) and the Traffic Management Center of INDOT developed a system that monitors the traffic conditions based on the INDOT CCTV video feeds. The proposed system performs traffic flow estimation, incident detection, and classification of vehicles involved in an incident. The research team designed the system, including the hardware and software components added to the existing INDOT CCTV system; the relationship between the added system and the currently existing INDOT system; the database structure for traffic data extracted from the videos; and a user-friendly, web-based server for showing the incident locations automatically. The specific work in this project includes vehicle-detection, road boundary detection, lane detection, vehicle count over time, flow-rate detection, traffic condition detection, database development, web-based graphical user interface (GUI), and a hardware specification study. The preliminary prototype of some system components has been implemented in the Development of Automated Incident Detection System Using Existing ATMS CCT (SPR-4305).
„Du musst nur die Laufrichtung ändern“ Bemerkungen anlässlich Winfried Schröders Atheismus. Fünf Einwände und eine Frage
Authors: Schnepf Robert
Published: May 2022

Main aim of the paper is to propose a slightly different version of negative atheism. Assuming that the debate between theists and atheists cannot be decided by arguments, it explores the limited role of arguments in the philosophy of religion. By analysing some presuppositions made by different authors in this debate, I try to show that most arguments have their specific force only in presupposed contexts settled by a set of explicit or implicit presuppositions of different kinds. This observation permits to develop the idea of a kind of negative atheism, which not only has simply no opinion concerning Gods’ existence, but simply rejects the question if God exists: It might be reasonable to assume that some of the presuppositions of this question are not fulfilled.
Interne Nachwuchsförderung, externe Personalgewinnung
Authors: Sagmeister Monika
Published: May 2022

Wo sollen die zukünftigen Führungskräfte in der Sozialwirtschaft herkommen? Interne und externe Strategien zum Recruiting können zum Erfolg führen. Immer aber gilt: Der Zeitaufwand für eine qualifizierte Stellenbesetzung kann enorm sein.
Zwischen Kontinuität und Aufbruch
Authors: Klein Stefanie
Published: May 2022

Ein anstehender Generationswechsel kann auch Anlass sein, grundsätzlich über Mission, Aufbau und Strukturfragen in einer Organisation nachzudenken.
Digital-Strategie ist ein Muss
Authors: Bruno Giovanni
Published: May 2022

Personalgewinnung und Personalbindung gestaltet sich auch in der Sozialwirtschaft immer schwieriger. Um erfolgreich neues Personal zu rekrutieren, führt an einer digitalen Strategie heutzutage kein Weg vorbei.
Nachwuchs gesucht
Authors: Beck Martin
Published: May 2022

Die Trennung von Aufsicht und Führung von Organisationen und Unternehmen ist zwischenzeitlich in der Sozialwirtschaft akzeptiert und weitverbreitet. Damit stellt sich jedoch das Nachwuchsproblem auch für die Kontrollorgane der Freien Wohlfahrtspflege.
Zwischen den Welten
Authors: Nöbauer Brigitta , Riegler-Klinger Alexandra
Published: May 2022

Viele Führungskräfte der unteren Ebene kommen aus dem eigenen Team in diese Funktionen und üben die Leitungsaufgaben neben ihrer fachlichen Tätigkeit aus. Sie werden jedoch kaum auf ihre Aufgaben vorbereitet. Gleichzeitig gilt eine solche Position oft als Bewährungsprobe für weiteren Aufstieg. Prof. Dr. Brigitta Nöbauer und Alexandra Riegler-Klinger aus Linz haben untersucht, welche Aufgaben beispielsweise Wohnbereichs- und Teamleitungen bewältigen müssen und wie sie unterstützt werden können.
Resilienz für Menschenrechte,Gleichwertigkeit und Demokratie
Authors: Kollberg Britta R.
Published: May 2022

Fach- und Führungskräfte in sozialen Diensten und Einrichtungen sind immer wieder mit menschenverachtenden Einstellungen konfrontiert, bei Organisationsangehörigen ebenso wie bei Nutzer:innen. Ein Buch über Hass und Abwertung im Jugendclub kann zeigen, wie man sich für entsprechende Auseinandersetzung fit machen kann.
Zeit des Stühlerückens
Authors: Hamm Michael
Published: May 2022

Die Gewinnung von Fach- und Führungskräften ist zu einer der zentralen Herausforderungen von Non-Profit-Organisationen avanciert. Obwohl diese Entwicklung nicht überraschend kommt, stellt sie die Branche als Ganzes und die jeweilige Organisation vor enorme Herausforderungen. Michael Hamm vom Paritätischen Wohlfahrtsverband in Rheinland-Pfalz und Saarland listet die Handlungsmöglichkeiten auf und gibt drei praktische Empfehlungen für den anstehenden Generationenwechsel.
Quaternion MPCEP, CEPMP, and MPCEPMP Generalized Inverses
Authors: I. Kyrchei Ivan
Published: May 2022

A generalized inverse of a matrix is an inverse in some sense for a wider class of matrices than invertible matrices. Generalized inverses exist for an arbitrary matrix and coincide with a regular inverse for invertible matrices. The most famous generalized inverses are the Moore–Penrose inverse and the Drazin inverse. Recently, new generalized inverses were introduced, namely the core inverse and its generalizations. Among them, there are compositions of the Moore–Penrose and core inverses, MPCEP (or MP–Core–EP) and EPCMP (or EP–Core–MP) inverses. In this chapter, the notions of the MPCEP inverse and CEPMP inverse are expanded to quaternion matrices and introduced new generalized inverses, the right and left MPCEPMP inverses. Direct method of their calculations, that is, their determinantal representations are obtained within the framework of theory of quaternion row-column determinants previously developed by the author. In consequence, these determinantal representations are derived in the case of complex matrices.
Drug Delivery Applications of Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs)
Authors: Mittal Ashi , Roy Indrajit , Gandhi Sona
Published: May 2022

There has been substantial progress in the field of metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) and their nanoscale counterparts (NMOFs), in recent years. Their exceptional physicochemical properties are being constantly and actively exploited for various applications such as energy harvesting, gas storage, gas separation, catalysis, etc. Due to their porous framework, large surface area, tunability and easy surface functionalization, MOFs and NMOFs have also emerged as useful tools for biomedical applications, specifically for drug delivery. As drug carriers, they offer high drug loading capacity and controlled release at the target site. This chapter aims to give a panorama of the use of these MOFs as drug delivery agents. A brief overview of the structure and composition of MOFs, along with various methods and techniques to synthesize NMOFs suitable for drug delivery applications are mentioned. In addition, the most commonly employed strategies to associate drugs with these NMOFs are highlighted and methods to characterize them are also briefly discussed. The last section summarizes the applications of MOFs and NMOFs as carriers of therapeutic drugs, biomolecules, and other active agents.
Prenylation of Natural Products: An Overview
Authors: Kamanna Kantharaju , Kamath Aravind
Published: May 2022

Natural products with varied functional attributes are available in large abundance in nature. Nature has been an infinite repository of resources leading to drug development, discovery of novel chemicals, pharmacophores, and several invaluable bioactive agents. Natural products play a critical role in modern drug development, especially for antibacterial and antitumor agents. Their varied chemical structure, composition, solubility, and synthetic pathways bestow upon them a high level of diversity. Prenylation is a covalent addition of hydrophobic moieties to proteins or any other chemical compounds. Generally, the hydrophobic moieties are farnesyl or geranylgeranyl isoprenyl groups. Prenylation of flavonoids, alkaloids, terpernoids, etc., leads to gain of varied functionalities to the natural products in addition to the already existing functions. The ever-increasing need for the discovery of new drugs finds a new avenue through the prenylation of natural products. Cell-free synthesis of the prenylated natural products can be seen as a new alternative for the natural synthesis, which warrants time-consuming isolation and purification techniques.
Aggression and Sexual Behavior: Overlapping or Distinct Roles of 5-HT1A and 5-HT1B Receptors
Authors: Olivier Berend , D.A. Olivier Jocelien
Published: May 2022

Distinct brain mechanisms for male aggressive and sexual behavior are present in mammalian species, including man. However, recent evidence suggests a strong connection and even overlap in the central nervous system (CNS) circuitry involved in aggressive and sexual behavior. The serotonergic system in the CNS is strongly involved in male aggressive and sexual behavior. In particular, 5-HT1A and 5-HT1B receptors seem to play a critical role in the modulation of these behaviors. The present chapter focuses on the effects of 5-HT1A- and 5-HT1B-receptor ligands in male rodent aggression and sexual behavior. Results indicate that 5-HT1B-heteroreceptors play a critical role in the modulation of male offensive behavior, although a definite role of 5-HT1A-auto- or heteroreceptors cannot be ruled out. 5-HT1A receptors are clearly involved in male sexual behavior, although it has to be yet unraveled whether 5-HT1A-auto- or heteroreceptors are important. Although several key nodes in the complex circuitry of aggression and sexual behavior are known, in particular in the medial hypothalamus, a clear link or connection to these critical structures and the serotonergic key receptors is yet to be determined. This information is urgently needed to detect and develop new selective anti-aggressive (serenic) and pro-sexual drugs for human applications.
Drinking with Friends: Measuring the Two-week Ecology of Drinking Behaviors
Authors: Clapp John D. , Madden Danielle R. , Pakdaman Sheila
Published: May 2022

Objectives:Despite the substantial influence these acute alcohol-related problems cause globally, past research has failed historically to capture the dynamic nature of drinking events, including how multiple factors (ie, individual, group, and environmental) interact to affect event-level intoxication. Fortunately, technology (eg, transdermal alcohol monitors) and smartphone surveys have provided researchers with new avenues to measure the complex nature of alcohol consumption. This paper presents the methods of a pilot study that sought to measure event-level alcohol consumption in a natural drinking group of college students.Methods:Ten groups of friends (N=49) were followed for 2 weeks with daily diary surveys, continuous activity trackers, hourly geographic ecological momentary assessments (EMAs) on 4 separate drinking occasions, and a transdermal alcohol monitor during one group-based social event.Results:On average, participants responded to > 75% of both daily diaries and EMAs and were compliant with activity trackers on 96% of monitoring days. Over 90% of the sample had usable transdermal data and after smoothing, peak transdermal alcohol contents ranged from 0.13 to 0.395 during the observation evening.Conclusion:The lessons learned during this pilot study can provide a building block for future work in this area, especially as data collection in alcohol research rapidly advances.
Predictors of Self-repackaging of Antiretroviral Therapy in Northern Tanzania
Authors: Semvua Seleman Khamis , Kim Christine Yaeree , Muiruri Charles , Peter Timothy Antipas , Mmbaga Blandina T. , Bartlett John A. , Zullig Leah L. , Jazowski Shelley A. , Knettel Brandon A. , Karia Francis P. , Ramadhani Habib O.
Published: May 2022

Objectives: In this study, we explored determinants of "researcher-observed" patient-initiated antiretroviral therapy (ART) repackaging practices among people living with HIV (PLHIV) in Northern Tanzania. Methods: We used a quasi-experimental design to describe the prevalence
of ART self- repackaging; we conducted face-to-face surveys to determine factors associated with ART self- repackaging practices. Data collection sites included the Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre and the Mawenzi Referral Hospital. We used study-specific numerical identifiers assigned
to ARTs packaging to determine self-repackaging behavior. Self-repackaging was defined as a binary variable where participants who discarded antiretroviral drugs packaging in at least 2 clinic visits were classified as self- repackagers. We used multivariable logistic regression to assess
the determinants of patient-initiated repackaging practices. Results: Among 590 study participants, 57.6% self-repackaged based on researcher observation and 55.6% self-repackaged based on patient report. Researcher-observed self- repackaging was associated with gender (AOR = 1.590;
95% CI: 1.011, 2.502), employment status (AOR = 0.475: 95% CI; 0.239, 0.942), and study site (AOR = 0.218; 95% CI: 0.134, 0.355). Conclusions: A substantial proportion of patients self-repackage their ARTs for various reasons. Health system interventions should focus on addressing the
attributes of repackaging among men and unemployed patients.
Levels and Relationships of Impulsivity and Aggressive Driving in Shaqra, Saudi Arabia
Authors: Alammar Muath A. , Ram Dushad , Al-Arifi Osman Abdulaziz , Alseleem Abdulaziz Talal , Alsumayt Abdullah Ibrahim
Published: May 2022

Background: Aggressive driving is prevalent and may be associated with impulsivity. The relationships between these variables among Saudi drivers have received scant attention. In this study, we aimed to examine the level of aggressive driving and its relationships with impulsivity
among Saudi drivers in Shaqra. Methods: Overall, 504 Saudi drivers were recruited and assessed in this cross-sectional study using demographic and driving proforma, a self-reporting Barratt impulsiveness scale (BIS), and an Aggressive Driving Behavior Scale (ADBS). Results: BIS
and ADBS had mean scores of 37.97 (3.24) and 21.74 (8.51), respectively. In linear regression analysis, the value of the BIS non-planning subscale negatively predicted the value of the ADBS Conflict subscale (beta = -.151, p = .002) and Speeding subscale (beta = -.103, p = .031). In contrast,
the value on the score of the BIS Motor subscale statistically significantly and positively predicted the value on the score of the ADBS Speeding subscale (Beta = -.103, p = .032). Conclusion: The result shows a differential link between the component of impulsivity and aggressive driving.
The lack of foresight is negatively linked with conflict behavior and high- speed driving, whereas acting without thinking is positively associated with high-speed driving.
Monitoring and Evaluating College Students' Mental Health Based on Big Data Analysis
Authors: Shi Qiuxiang , Cai Ning , Jiao Weiting
Published: May 2022

Objectives: Our aim was to overcome the low evaluation accuracy of traditional random sampling methods for college students' mental health, and to use the values of big data of college students' social network behaviors in the prediction and evaluation of their mental health.
Methods: We monitored and evaluated college students' mental health through big data analysis. After generating the samples of college students' social network behaviors, a mental health monitoring and evaluation model was established based on a support vector machine (SVM) and decision
tree (DT). Then, the DT model was pruned, and input data of the model were optimized by genetic algorithm (GA). Results: The optimal parameter combination was derived for our model. The maximum number of iterations was 60; the smallest number of samples needed for reclassifying internal
nodes was 6; the number of samples with the fewest leaf nodes was 30. The mental health scores of most students fell in the interval [0, 6] for unobvious symptoms of mental crisis. The binary classification results of several models were as follows. On anxiety, all models surpassed the accuracy
of 60%, except the traditional SVM. The optimal model, ie, Model 5, achieved an accuracy of 86.7%. On depression, all models exceeded the accuracy of 60%, and the GA-optimized DT 5 realized an accuracy as high as 83.1%. On drooping spirit, the optimal model, ie, GA-optimized DT 5, reached
an accuracy of 89.5%, which is comparable to that of the GA-optimized SVM 4. Conclusions: The characteristic dimensions extracted by GA are representative. The primary mental states of college students can be estimated quickly and accurately by our model with a low cost of data storage,
through the feature analysis of social network behaviors.
Measurement and Correlates of Food Selection Motivations in a United States Sample
Authors: Dunn Danielle , Keenan-Miller Danielle , Isoldi Kathy K. , Sarcona Alessandra , Dolar Veronika , Guiné Raquel P.F.
Published: May 2022

Background: In this study, we explored the factors that motivate food choice, and evaluated the psychometric properties and demographic correlates of the Eating Motivation (EATMOT) questionnaire in adults in the United States (US). Methods: This cross-sectional survey
involved 905 adults in 6 sites across the US. The EATMOT questionnaire measures participants' self-reported motivations for food selection, demographic, and anthropometric data. Analyses included exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses, correlations, Welch's t-tests, and logistic regressions.
Results: We established a 3-factor model (health-related, emotional, and environmental/political motivations) as the best fit to the data (CFI = .983, RMSEA = .049, SRMR = .054). Gender differences were found within the 3 factors, as well as in the intercorrelations between factors. Higher
levels of health-related motivations (B = .10, SE = .04, OR = 1.11 (95% CI: 1.03, 1.19), p = .006) were associated with increased reports of weight loss dieting, whereas higher levels of environmental/political motivations (B = -.09, SE = .04, OR = 0.91, p = .02) were associated with fewer
reports of weight-loss dieting. Conclusion: An abbreviated version of the EATMOT scale is appropriate for use in a US sample and identifies 3 categories of factors that impact dietary choices. These factors may be important in building interventions to improve diets.
Microbial communities in carbonate precipitates from drip waters in Nerja Cave, Spain
Authors: Jurado Valme , Del Rosal Yolanda , Jimenez de Cisneros Concepcion , Liñan Cristina , Martin-Pozas Tamara , Gonzalez-Pimentel Jose Luis , Hermosin Bernardo , Saiz-Jimenez Cesareo
Published: May 2022

Research on cave microorganisms has mainly focused on the microbial communities thriving on speleothems, rocks and sediments; however, drip water bacteria and calcite precipitation has received less attention. In this study, microbial communities of carbonate precipitates from drip waters in Nerja, a show cave close to the sea in southeastern Spain, were investigated. We observed a pronounced difference in the bacterial composition of the precipitates, depending on the galleries and halls. The most abundant phylum in the precipitates of the halls close to the cave entrance was Proteobacteria, due to the low depth of this sector, the direct influence of a garden on the top soil and the infiltration of waters into the cave, as well as the abundance of members of the order Hyphomicrobiales, dispersing from plant roots, and other Betaproteobacteria and Gammaproteobacteria, common soil inhabitants. The influence of marine aerosols explained the presence of Marinobacter, Idiomarina, Thalassobaculum, Altererythrobacter and other bacteria due to the short distance from the cave to the sea. Nineteen out of forty six genera identified in the cave have been reported to precipitate carbonate and likely have a role in mineral deposition.
Perceptions and Achievement in Electrochemistry Using Flipped Classroom Model
Authors: Necor Dexter
Published: May 2022

The potential of flipped classroom instruction was undertaken to enhance the performance of students in learning electrochemistry. This study was to investigate the effects of the Flipped Classroom Model (FCM) on students’ performance in electrochemistry as well as their general perceptions. The study used a quasi-experimental method that utilized pre-test-post-test nonequivalent groups design.  Students’ perception of FCM was based on a questionnaire. Results of the independent t-test noted that there was a significant difference between the two groups (t (26) =-2.281, p-value=0.031).  The results suggested that the Flipped Classroom Group and Conventional Classroom Group are incomparable in terms of performance in electrochemistry after the intervention. The experimental group has a medium gain while the control group has a low gain as reflected by the normalized gain (Hake factor) values of 0.45 (SD = 8.32) and 0.22 (SD = 6.48), respectively. This only means that flipped classroom instruction has a generally positive effect on the achievement of students in learning electrochemistry. The students’ perceptions were positive. Students perceived that FCM helped them understand the concepts in electrochemistry easily.  They also suggested that FCM was enjoyable, timely, and engaging. Lastly, the majority of the students agreed about the use of Flipped classroom instruction as an effective way to learn electrochemistry.
Perceived Constraints and Challenges in the Compliance and Implementation of OBE Syllabus of West Visayas State University- Extension Campus at Himamaylan City
Authors: Casiano Mary Lord , Andrada, Jr. Zoilo
Published: May 2022

Teachers in the 21st century are encouraged to upgrade their teaching from a teacher-centered approach to a student-centered approach to address the demands of globalization. This qualitative research aimed to discuss the perceived constraints and challenges in the compliance and implementation of the Outcomes-Based Education syllabus by the teachers who are handling Social Sciences courses in West Visayas State University- Extension Campus at Himamaylan City. Data were obtained with the use of the Triangulation Method in the form of a Survey questionnaire, Focus Group Discussion, and Document Analysis. Results showed that teachers’ understanding from the training and seminar workshop attended is not enough because their understanding is only focused on the format to be used and not on the application inside the classroom. In terms of the submission of the OBE syllabus, there is monitoring, but it lacks the feedbacks in monitoring the content. Teachers are encouraged to attend training because training implies application. The school shall organize a monitoring mechanism in the implementation of the OBE syllabus inside the classroom. For monitoring mechanisms, the school may tap experts to check the contents of the submitted OBE course syllabi by the teachers. To ensure that the syllabus is being implemented inside the classroom, close monitoring through class observation by the school heads may be implemented at least twice per semester.
Performance of Secondary School Publications in Calapan City: Basis for Campus Journalism Development Plan
Authors: Untalan Consuelo , Redublo Ma. Arlyn
Published: May 2022

Elementary and high schools can run their newspaper publications and Calapan City Division schools have been persistent in producing school papers through the years. This study sought to identify the extent of performance of the secondary school publications of Calapan City Division in terms of providing information to the students, providing information to the parents, and providing information to the community. This study used the descriptive-correlational method. The respondents of this study were the publication staff, school paper advisers, and secondary school heads of eleven (11) secondary at Calapan City Division. A self-structured survey questionnaire was used in gathering data. Results showed that the performance of secondary school publications at Calapan City Division in terms of providing information to the students, parents, and community is to a high extent. This proves that the school publications in the secondary level publish articles relevant to the reading public. The quality of the paper the school publishes depends on the capabilities of writers, the assistance of trained advisers, and the standing of the school publication itself. It is recommended that the school should continue honing the students writing capabilities through training and seminars not only for the sake of scholastic journalism but also to guide them in their career paths.
Effect of Conditional Cash Transfer Program on the Scholastic Performance of High School Students in Naga City
Authors: Competente Ronnel Joseph
Published: May 2022

Conditional cash transfer (CCT) programs, as for the Naga City, Philippines, include the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) and Quality Elementary and High School Education in Naga (QUEEN), both aimed to help students to have access to education and also improve its quality. The study sought to describe the effect of CCT programs on the scholastic performance of 237 students in a secondary school in Naga City, Philippines. Using a correlational descriptive design, the author analyzed the dropped-out rate and generally weighted averages of students. Results revealed that CCT has no effect in reducing the dropped-out rate and no significant difference in academic performance among the beneficiaries and non-beneficiaries of the CCT.
Readiness of Legazpi City, Albay in Becoming the Top 5 Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE) Destination in the Philippines
Authors: Gonzales Maria Luisa
Published: May 2022

Tourism played a significant role in the development of a country’s economic development. Tourist expenditures contributed a lot to the economy of destination areas. This tourism activity illuminated MICE to be a unique opportunity for the development of a certain locality. This study determined the readiness of Legazpi City in becoming one of the top 5 MICE destinations in the Philippines, aimed to determine the perceptions of the respondents towards hotel/resorts, convention/exhibition centers, and public/private sectors along with its physical, technology, and services offered, likewise, the challenges encountered by the industry. It uses the descriptive method of research employing a survey instrument lifted from ASEAN MICE Venue Standard to 160 respondents of the study was 100 are tourists, ten from Local Government Unit, and 50 Private sectors. Findings revealed that the city is on the result of the study. However, challenges were identified, such as City Planning, External Competition, complete vulnerability, information technology revolution, and human resources are the city’s difficulties. Thus, this research will provide conceptions of a logical framework that will resolve the city’s dream of inclusion to be one of the top 5 MICE destinations.
Determinants of Healthcare Utilization among Senior Citizens in Davao City, Philippines
Authors: Alipio Mark , Pregoner Joseph Dave
Published: May 2022

As the number of senior citizens increases, issues regarding their utilization of healthcare services are becoming highly relevant to discuss. This study aims to evaluate the potential determinants of healthcare utilization among senior citizens in Davao City, Philippines. Stratified sampling with proportional allocation was employed to select the 2,952 respondents. Data were collected using questionnaires. Of the total sample, 61.0% consumed cigarettes at most two times per week, 70.0% drank alcohol two to three times per week, and 78.3% performed an exercise at most one time per week. Approximately 59.0% reported experiencing two to three symptoms of a disease; however, 56.3% of the respondents utilized healthcare services at most four times for the past six months. Most of the respondents were unaware that they automatically receive PhilHealth coverage in accredited healthcare facilities in the Philippines. Multiple regression analysis revealed that age, sex, family size, monthly income, geographical area, lifestyle factors, and awareness of health insurance were significant determinants of healthcare utilization. The findings revealed the impact of socio-demographic, lifestyle, and health insurance awareness on healthcare utilization among senior citizens. Policymakers and local government units may consider improving the capability for senior citizens to access health services, such as providing health insurance awareness programs and developing health-promoting activities.
Prediction of Smoke Risk Ratings in the Combustion of Different Species of Wood
Authors: Chung Yeong-Jin , Jin Eui
Published: May 2022

In this study, smoke performance index-V and smoke growth index-V were calculated to expand Chung's equations 1, 2, and 3 and to standardize smoke hazard rating evaluation in case of fire. For this purpose, six types of wood were selected and measured by the cone calorimeter method according to ISO 5660-1. Also, overall, smoke risk was graded by smoke risk index-VI according to Chung's equation-VI. As a results, smoke hazard index-VI was found in the order of oyster oak (0.03) ≈ chestnut (0.04) ≈ zelkova (0.08) < PMMA (1.00) < pitch pine (3.13) < spruce (10.08) < lauan (11.65). Therefore, it was predicted that oyster oak, chestnut, and zelkova had the lowest smoke risk, and lauan had the highest. However, the average concentration of carbon monoxide in the specimen is 53-142 ppm, which is higher than the OSHA limit (PEL), it is concerned that it will harm health.
Impact of Fire Assistant Personnel on the Reduced Amount of Fire Damage in South Korea
Authors: Lee Wonjoo , Lim Jae Hoon , Moon Kwang Min
Published: May 2022

Previous studies have examined the status of volunteer fire brigade members, who are classified as firefighting assistants, observed problems in the firefighting administration, and suggested solutions for these problems. These studies are meaningful because they have led to the proposal and implementation of policies for an efficient firefighting administration. However, the references do not provide evidence on how firefighting assistants reduce the amount of fire damage in firefighting administration. Therefore, this study aimed to statistically analyze the impact of fire assistant personnel on the reduction in the amount of property damaged (RAPD) in South Korea. For this purpose, panel data based on firefighting officers (FFOs), volunteer firefighters (VFFs), obligatory firefighters (OFFs), and the RAPD of 16 metropolitan councils in South Korea from 2011 to 2018 were obtained and analyzed. The results demonstrate that population (POP)/FFO, VFF/FFO, and OFF/FFO did not significantly influence RAPD (p < 0.01). However, negative regression coefficients are shown for POP/FFO and VFF/FFO, and positive regression coefficients are shown for OFF/FFO. These results can form an evidence base to explain the relationship between fire assistant personnel and RAPD.
Manual Hydraulic Calculation Method of the Fire Sprinkler System Design Considering Velocity Pressure
Authors: Jeong Keesin
Published: May 2022

Theoretical calculation methods for hydraulic calculation of fire sprinkler systems considering the velocity pressure have been proposed; however, there has been no specific application method to the design. Understanding the design considering the velocity pressure is important because it is the actual situation that occurs in the pipe when calculating the friction loss. Therefore, the procedure for the design considering the velocity pressure is explained in detail from beginning to end of the design. Two simple points can be summarized for the hydraulic calculation procedure considering the velocity pressure. 1) the sprinklers discharge flow rate on the branch is calculated by the discharge flow rate equation due to normal pressure. 2) Flow is adjusted at the intersection point of the pipe where the branch pipe is connected and two different pressures are present. The calculated value according to the manual hydraulic calculation procedure considering the velocity pressure presented in this paper is 12.9642 bar for pump demand pressure, and it is consistent with the value (12.96 bar) calculated under the same condition by the PIPENET computer program. As for the required flow rate of the pump, the value directly calculated in this study is 3137 lpm, which is 99.81% of the value (3143 lpm) calculated by PIPENET computer program, indicating that the calculation procedure is accurate.
PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE OF BIBLICAL SCHOLARSHIP IN LATVIA
Authors: Petrenko Ester , Balode Dace
Published: May 2022

How did geo-politics and history influence the development of biblical scholarship in Latvia in the last one hundred years (1920-present)? This essay explores the three major periods of Latvia’s recent history – the first period of Latvian independence (1920-1940), the Soviet occupation (1940-1990), and the second period of Latvian independence (from 1990 onwards) – and it shows that a constant throughout these three periods is how German scholarship and the historical-critical method have shaped biblical studies in Latvia. The first period of independence was considered the ‘golden age’ of biblical exegesis in contrast with the period of Soviet occupation, when there was a stagnation of biblical scholarship and a disconnect with the progressive scholarly debate in the West, as well as a distorted hermeneutical framework. The revived hope of a robust biblical scholarship in the second period of independence also resurrected the long-standing dispute between the perceived liberal and conservative approaches to biblical studies and theology, and re-established the divide between the Faculty of Theology and other theological institutions. This has weakened the relationship between academic theological education and church life, and limited cooperation and biblical debate between scholars and institutions. Furthermore, long-standing German influence in biblical scholarship has been slowly giving way to a wider international scholarly community. This paper concludes that the future of biblical scholarship in Latvia needs to develop on a national and international level. Scholars and institutions need to learn how to cooperate towards robust biblical research and establish a dialogue with not just the German-speaking world but also the wider international (English-speaking) community. This will bring Latvian scholars to an environment where they can engage with and contribute to the international biblical debate.
Knowledge and Perception of Faculty towards Competency Based Medical Education: A Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Upadhyay Manisha , Shrivastava Sandeep , Arshad Mohamad , Srivastava Ankit , Bihari Anand
Published: May 2022

Introduction: Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) is newly transformed education system in India to enhance five major qualities in doctors like, clinician, communicator, leader, life-long learner and professional. The CBME was launched in 2019 in all Medical Institution of India to uniform one’s knowledge, skills and a new domain Affection but this newly reformed system need hike in manpower, infrastructure, budget and technology which is a dilemmatic thought. Aim: To perceive the acceptance of the faculty participants about CBME system and also to explore various domains including the efficiency of training orientation/ sensitization, sufficiency of knowledge about CBME, infrastructure, manpower and finance required and strategies or implementation. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in Government Medical College, Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh, India, from January 2020 to July 2020. Total 60 participants were included in the study. The study used a validated set of questions about CBME. The assessed domains were competency definition, difference between traditional and new curriculum, merits and demerits of CBME, stages of competence and strategies to implement. Descriptive statistics were used to describe the data using Microsoft Excel. Results: Total 60 (39 trained+21 untrained faculty) were included in the study, with maximum 28 (46.67%) were aged between 30- 40 years {male were 38 (63.33%) and 22 (36.67%) were females}. Total 37 faculties knows “what is competency”, 37 participants responded for difference between CBME and traditional Medical education, 22 participants responded for stages of competency, 22 responded on steps and strategy for its implementation, 38% answered on merits and demerit of current curriculum. Conclusion: The sufficiency of knowledge of CBME can be easily judged by proportion of responses of Open ended questions which was not more than 50% faculty for all questions. Closed ended questions have suggested that infrastructure, manpower and finance are not up to mark to implement CBME.