bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Individual and Social Self in a New Communitarianism
Authors: Chapman Dean
Published: May 2022

Some communitarians about personhood hold that human communities are metaphysically antecedent to individual persons, and that personhood comes in degrees, and that one becomes a person through ethical maturation within a community. I offer a new communitarianism that also endorses those claims. It is based partly on certain African accounts of the person—primarily Menkiti’s account—and partly on Mark Johnston’s extraordinary argument that extremely good persons are literally at one with the human community itself. The theory’s concept of the person is a novel understanding of the social self. I argue that the account helps to solve three puzzles to do with communitarian conceptions of personhood. One puzzle is about understanding the individual person as an individual. Another relates to the alleged metaphysical priority of communities over persons. And a third is a problem for the view that personhood is graded.
Ubuntu and Moral Epistemology: The Case of the Rhodes Must Fall Movement
Authors: Rodrigues Luis
Published: May 2022

One of the key ethical and political issues in South Africa today is the decolonization of education. In 2015, a movement called Rhodes Must Fall was born in South Africa precisely with the purpose of engaging in activism to promote this decolonization. The Rhodes Must Fall movement to further this purpose engaged in some violent protests. The objective of this article is to assess whether South Africans are justified to believe that these protests can or cannot be morally justified from the perspective of Ubuntu. To explore this question, I assess the morality of the actions using a consequentialist interpretation of African values. I contend that the symbolic violent protests of the Rhodes Must Fall movement were morally justified, whereas its indiscriminate violent protests were not. Hence, I do not myself mean to defend the position they are morally justified; instead, I wish to show that it is a moral implication of African values.
Accounts of Life’s Meaningfulness from a Contemporary African Perspective
Authors: Attoe Aribiah David
Published: May 2022

Examining the literature on the question of life’s meaning from an African perspective, I find that existing theories almost solely stem from the context of traditional African thought. Thus, very little, if anything at all, is said about contemporary African accounts of meaningfulness. It is this gap that this article fills. In this article, I identify two major accounts of meaningfulness that can be derived from the contemporary African context. The first is what I call “living a religious life (LRL)” theory and the second is a conglomeration of three theories of meaning, which I call the cluster view. The first view locates meaning in living honorably and pursuing the religious ideals of one’s religious sect. The second view locates meaning in a cluster of ideals (self-sufficiency, raising a child, and achieving certain socio-cultural milestones as well a high status in society) and in the pursuit of these ideals.
Lithology Characteristics and Diagenesis of Late Pleistocene-Holocene Coastal Terraces of the Yemeni Red Sea: Implication for Paleoclimatic Records
Authors: Al-Mikhlafi Ahmed
Published: May 2022

The development of Holocene-Pleistocene fringing reefs in the Yemeni Red Sea (YRS) is controlled by sediment input and variations in accommodation space. Lithostratigraphic correlation of environmental facies in the investigated sites shows a sequence of successive events, and each can be subdivided into 2 or 3 main sequences. The upper sequence is characterized by the dominance of coral and coralline algal frameworks. The lower sequences are varied and can be attributed to spatial and temporal variability. Meteoric diagenesis is the most dominant and includes dissolution, calcrete, and coral recrystallization. Lithologic and mineralogic investigations of the Pleistocene-Holocene coral reefs display three aerial to subaerial diagenetic environments. These include freshwater-vadose, meteoric-marine-phreatic, and meteoric-phreatic zones represented at Al-Hajaja-Dhubab (Tr1), Perim (Mayyun) island (Tr2 and Tr3), and Kamaran island (Tr4) terraces. The effects of burial diagenesis increase progressively with depth, initially within the vadose zone and, ultimately, into the underlying phreatic zone. The phenomenon of dolomitization and siderisation processes are also occurring in the sections that exhibit brine and freshwater interaction with the iron-rich basaltic rocks. Climatic variation during interglacial-glacial cycles and the wind systems that prevailed in the area have contributed largely to the final deposition. The transition from interglacial to glacial climates in Arabia was characterized by higher effective rainfall, accompanied by aeolianite dissolution and karstification.
Engineering Properties of Umm er Radhuma Limestone, Southeast Ataq, Yemen
Authors: Al-Akhaly Ibrahim A. , Habtoor Abdelmonem M.
Published: May 2022

Limestone in southeast Ataq, Shabwah governorate in Yemen was studied to assess its engineering properties to ensure their compliance with the minimum construction requirements. This limestone is widely used as building stone in this area. Six different sites were selected for sampling appropriate limestone rock for building stone. 42 representative samples were collected and tested for water content, water absorption, dry density, saturated density, specific gravity, porosity, void ratio, and uniaxial compressive strength to ensure their suitability for use in the production of dimension stone. Tensile strength and elastic modulus were estimated. Their low water absorption, density and porosity values make them suitable for constructing building foundations. Their compressive strength, tensile strength and elastic modulus show their high resistance to crushing and bending effects. Engineering properties data from southeast Ataq limestone were compared with data from various parts of the world. The results showed that southeast Ataq limestone is of good quality and satisfies the ASTM requirements as building stone.
The Effect of Using Two Teaching Models of Constructivism on the Motivation Towards Learning Science
Authors: Abulibdeh Enas S. , Bani Essa Ghaleb M. , Bani Hani Haytham M.
Published: May 2022

This study aimed at investigating the effect of using two teaching models of constructivism on the motivation towards learning science. The sample of the study consisted of 211 male and female students from grade 8. They were distributed into three groups: The first experimental group which was taught by using a Bybee Model and consisted of 71 students, the second group consisted of 70 students and it was taught by adopting Zahorik model, while the third group (the control group) consisted of 71 students and it was taught by adopting the traditional method of teaching. The researchers used a 35- item questionnaire to measure student motivation toward learning science. Findings of the study indicated that there were statistically significant differences on all dimensions of the overall measure of motivation due to the impact of the teaching model, and came to favor the two experimental groups compared to the traditional group. And to favor first group which was taught by Bybee model compared to the group which was taught by Zahorik model. There were also statistically significant differences on the overall measure of motivation, due to the effect of gender; the differences were in favor of females.
Sources of Psychological Stress in the National Teams Players in the Sultanate of Oman
Authors: Al-Hashmi Almur M.
Published: May 2022

This study aimed to investigate the sources and levels of stress among the players of national teams in the Sultanate of Oman. It was of interest to identify the differences in the sources of stress among player in light of some variables: qualifications, game, age, marital status and monthly income. The researcher developed a questionnaire consisting of 62 items. The study was developed after verifying the sincerity and persistence of a sample of 111 players from the national team players. The results indicated that players experienced 22 out of 62 acute pressures. The results also showed that the order of the fields of psychological pressures for national team players is as follows: psychological stress associated with the media and the public, psychological stress associated with the technical and administrative system, psychological stress associated with the duties of training, psychological stress associated with a player's lifestyle, and psychological stress associated with competition.
Degree of Parent's Practices of Learned helplessness Language from Basic Education Learned Helplessness Students' Perspective
Authors: Aljarrah Abdelnasser T. , Al- Omari Wesal H. , Alrabee Faisal K.
Published: May 2022

This study aimed at investigating the degree of parents' practices of learned helplessness language from the viewpoint of primary stage learned helplessness students, and whether such degree varies according to the variables of gender, class, and academic achievement. To achieve the aim of the study, a questionnaire consisted of 20 items was constructed. The study sample consisted of 426 male and female elementary students in the Directorate of Education in Irbid, Jordan. The results revealed that the degree of practicing learned helplessness language as medium from the perspective of thestudents. Also, parents practiced learned helplessness language foremost in the subjects of math, English, and science. Practice level of the learned helplessness language was influenced by student gender and differences were observed in the level of practicing learned helplessness language with grade level. The study concluded statistical significant differences in the level of practicing learnedhelplessness language by students' parents as perceived by the students themselves which is owed to academic achievement. High achievers average scores were higher than low achievers.
Availability of Professional Learning Community and the Leadership Practices that Support it in Governmental Schools in Egypt and the Sultanate of Oman
Authors: Al-Mahdy Yasser F. , Al-Harthi Aisha S. , Al-Rawhia Badria A.
Published: May 2022

The purpose of this study was to identify the availability of the dimensions of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and the leadership practices that support them in government schools. It also investigated the differences in the previous areas across nationality (Egyptian/ Omani), and gender (male / female). The study sample consisted of 1235 teachers 509 from Egypt and 726 from Oman. The scale developed by Olivier, Hipp and Huffman (2010) was used to measure PLC dimensions, and Pohl (2012) classification was used to identify school leadership practices that support PLCs in schools. This classification is aligned with school leadership standards. The overall sample rated highly both the availability of PLC dimensions and the leadership practices that support them. The study found significant differences due to nationality in favor of the Omani sample, and due to gender in favor of females. The study concludes with some mechanisms recommended to improve PLCs and school leadership to support them in government schools.
The Effect of an Enrichment Program in Life and Natural Sciences Module in Developing Achievement Motivation: An Experimental Study on Students of 1st Secondary Grade
Authors: Omar Jaidja , Mansour Hamel
Published: May 2022

This study aimed to test the effect of an enrichment program in a unit of science of nature and life on achievement motivation. The sample of this study consisted of 71 students (41 males and 29 females) enrolled in the new secondary school in Ouanougha, Algeria. This sample was devided into two groups: the experimental group (N=33), and the control group (N=38). To realise the aim of the study, an enrichment program was developed. The program was applied during the 3rd term of the school year 2012/2013. A measure of achievement motivation was developed. The results indicated a significant difference in favoe of the experimmenttal group over the control group both in each of the subscales and the total scale of motivation.
The Impact of Using Computer Simulation on Correcting Physical Misconceptions in the Subject of Periodic Motion among Eleventh Grade Students in the Sultanate of Oman
Authors: Malkawi Amal R. , Al Maamari Rashid J.
Published: May 2022

This study aimed to detect the impact of using computer simulation on correcting physical misconceptions in the subject of periodic motion among the eleventh grade students in the Sultanate of Oman. The researchers used a quasi-experimental approach and the study sample consisted of 128 of eleventh grade. Students were selected randomly in a deliberate manner from two schools, in the North Batinah Governorate. The students were distributed into two groups; experimental and control. The experimental group consisted from (65 students) and studied the scientific material related to the unit of periodic motion using computer simulation. The control group consisted of 63 students and studied the same scientific material by traditional method.The study found a diverse and wide series of misconceptions in the subject of periodic motion and revealed the inability of students to provide a true scientific explanation for many phenomena that are related to the periodic motion. The study also found significant statistical differences in correcting the misconceptions sample in the subject of periodic motion due to teaching methods in favor of the experimental group. The study didn’t show statistically significant differences due to gender.
The Barriers of Employing the Internet in Teaching Social Studies in the Sultanate of Oman from the Viewpoint of Teachers
Authors: Al Mamari Saif N. , Al Masrouri Fahad S.
Published: May 2022

This study aimed to reveal the barriers of employing the internet in teaching social studies in the Sultanate of Oman from the viewpoint of a sample of teachers. In addition, the study attempted to examine the effect of a set of variables including, gender, specialization and teaching experience. To achieve objectives of study the researchers prepared a questionnaire that consisted of 30 items that measure four components. The instrument was administered to a sample of 85 social studies teachers from basic education and post-basic education schools in governorates of Al-Sharqia South and Al-Dakaliah. The result of the study showed that degree of barriers of employing the internet in teaching social studies was moderate with a mean score of 3.39. In addition, the results also indicated no statistically significant differences (p. < 0.05) due to gender, specialization and experience in how they evaluate the barriers of employing internet in teaching social studies in all components.
An Electronic Program for Developing Some of the Technological Skills of the Kindergarten Student Teachers Via the Web
Authors: Marzouk Samah A.
Published: May 2022

The purpose of this study was to explore the role of an electronic training program on developing some technological skills of the student teacher to use technology in learning via web. The participants were 60 third-year students at the Faculty of Kindergarten, Cairo University. The quasi-experimental design was used. To answer the questions of the study, the researcher developed a list of technological skills that are essential for the student teacher and an electronic achievement test to assess the cognitive and technical skills of using technology for kindergarten teachers. The results of the study showed significant differences between the control group and the experimental group in the achievement test in favor of the experimental group (p = 0.01). The experimental-group students achieved gains as they received training on technological skills such as perceiving details of machines and programs, the observation skill, the technological design technology, and the sensitivity to problems skill due to the electronic program offered in the current study.
Pedagogical and Technological Age: Is it Sufficient to Change Teaching Style among Faculty Members? (A Case Study)
Authors: Abdelaziz Hamdy A.
Published: May 2022

The aim of this study was to explore the technological and pedagogical practices that are adopted by faculty members at the college of graduate studies, Arabian Gulf University; and to determine the impact of these practices and other determinants on changing or improving teaching style. To achieve this purpose, the researcher developed an instrument to determine the common teaching style and technological and pedagogical knowledge among a sample of 29 full-time faculty members. The instrument was developed based on the Technological and Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPCK) model and the Staffordshire Evaluation of Teaching Styles (SETS). The results showed that faculty members at the college of the graduate studies have equal pedagogical and technological awareness. They also tend to prefer the all-round flexible and adaptable teaching style, and student-centered sensitive teaching style, but their technological practices do not reflect these styles. Based on these findings, a set of strategic educational recommendations are mentioned to increase the probability of adopting and applying technological and pedagogical change in higher education institutions.
Assessment Practices of Science Teachers in Middle School Based on Classification of Performance on International Examinations
Authors: Teegaza Emahamad , Abelfattah Faisal , Al-Saadawi Abdalla , Al-Turki Othman
Published: May 2022

The study aimed at identifying assessment practices adopted in TIMSS 2011, compare practices across high– performing and low- performing middle schools. Also, to analyze the importance and the actual use of assessment procedures and methods, and to assess the relationships between the actual assessment practices and the perceived value of assessment practices. Saudi results of 8th grade participation in TIMSS 2011 were analyzed, supported by survey data collected from a sample of 350 intermediate science teachers about their practices and perceived value of assessment. The survey had acceptable indicators of validity and reliability. Results showed that assessment practices did not vary between high - performing and low - performing schools based on teachers' survey TIMSS 2011. On the other hand, findings from exploratory factor analysis concluded nine factors that explain assessment practices, namely: self-assessment, higher learning objectives assessment, knowledge and understanding, mechanisms of analyzing assessment results, indirect thinking questions, homework, and peer- evaluation, observation, and using objective questions. Moreover, results showed that there were effects of worthiness of assessment practices on the actual assessment practices of science teachers in middle schools.
Evaluating the Educational Administration Master Program in the College of Education at Sultan Qaboos University from the Graduates' and their Employers' Perspectives
Authors: Issan Salha A. , Al Rasbi Zahra N. , Al Hinai Dalal H.
Published: May 2022

This study aimed to evaluate the master program of educational administration offered by the College of Education at Sultan Qaboos University. Two questionnaires were used to achieve the study objectives during the academic year 2012/2013. The first one was applied to 24 graduates from the program. It included the following themes: vision, mission, goals of the program, courses and their contents, students’ assessment, efficiency of material resources in support of the program, graduates’ competencies, and the efficiency of faculty members. The second tool was applied to a sample of 21 supervisors and included the following themes: the efficiency of the graduates at work place, relationship between the institutions where the graduates work the department of educational foundations and administration in the college of education. The results indicated that the theme of graduates’ efficiency got high degree from the graduates’ perspective themselves. However, participation in the formulation of the vision, mission and objectives of the program was low. The relationship with the department had earned a medium level, but all questionnaires’ items got low level from the perspective of employers. In light of the results, a set of recommendations were proposed to develop the program and the relationship with employers.
Teachers and Specialists Attitudes toward Implementing Transitional Programs for Deaf Students, and the Difficulties They Face in the Implementation in Al-Amal Institutes in Riyadh
Authors: Al-Rayes Tareq S. , Al-Zahrani Marzooq
Published: May 2022

This study aimed at studying the actual status of implementing transitional programs for deaf students at the secondary level in Al-Amal Institutes in Riyadh, the most important results of the study were: All the study sample agreed on the weak application of transitional programs in Al-Amal secondary institutes for deaf students. There were many obstacles that impacted negatively on the application of transitional programs, such as difficulties applying transitional programs relevant to teachers; difficulties applying transitional programs relevant to deaf students; difficulties applying technical and administrative transitional programs and difficulties of applying transitional programs relevant to establishments and companies and finally there was no statistically significant differences (p. 0.05) in the awareness of the actual status of the application of transitional program and the difficulties that face it from the point of view of teachers and specialists in Al-Amal Institutes for deaf students in Riyadh, due to qualification, years of experience, nature of work, specialty, gender, reading level and general knowledge.
Validity and Reliability of a Jordanian Version of the Adaptive Behavior Assessment System (ABAS-II) in Identifying Adaptive Behavior Deficits among Disabled Individuals in Jordan
Authors: AlAli Safa M. , Al Smady Jameal M.
Published: May 2022

The purpose of this study was to investigate the validity and the reliability of the Jordanian version of the Adaptive Behavior Assessment System (ABAS-11, 2003) in detecting the manifestations of the deficit in adaptive behavior skills of performance on the teacher form, in Jordan. The sample of this study consisted of 200 normal students. Also, another 200 disabled children participated in the study. To achieve the aim of this study an Arabic version of teacher form was prepared (ABAS-II) in its second version. It was refereed by a group of specialists where their agreement reached 80%, thus resulting in 136 items distributed over 9 domains. Indication of concurrent validity in the Jordanian version was calculated as it was correlated with the one prepared by Al-Kilani and Al-batsh (1981) (r = 0.86). The reliability of the Jordanian version was investigated through test re-retest (0.92) and alpha coefficient (0.98).
A Comparative Psychometric Study of Self-Regulated Learning Strategies across Some Academic Courses
Authors: Abdelfattah Sabri M.
Published: May 2022

This study aimed at investigating whether students’ usage of self-regulated learning strategies depends on the course or whether these strategies represent general academic skills that students can use to learn any course. A general version and three course-specific versions of the Motivated Strategies for Learning Questionnaire (MSLQ) were administered to a sample of 425 tenth graders in Sultanate of Oman. The general version of the MSLQ described self-regulated learning strategies as course-free general academic learning strategies, whereas the course-specific versions described these strategies within the context of mathematics, social studies, and Arabic. The results showed that (1) self-regulated learning strategies represented course-free general academic skills, (2) task value and test anxiety latent means were higher in mathematics than in social studies and Arabic, but these means did not differ between social studies and Arabic (3) the dimensions of the general and the course-specific versions of the MSLQ correlated similarly with achievement in mathematics, social studies, and Arabic except for self-efficacy, wherein the correlation coefficients between self-efficacy and achievement in these courses were higher when self-efficacy was measured via a course-specific measure rather than a general measure that assesses self-efficacy as a general academic skill.
The reality of Applying Administrative Entrepreneurship in Public Secondary Schools in Egypt and Its Constraints
Authors: Ahmed Mohamed G.
Published: May 2022

This study aimed to identify the reality of applying administrative entrepreneurship in public secondary schools in Egypt and its constraints from the view point of the administrators and teachers. It aimed also to identify the impact of these variables: job, experience and gender. To identify the problem, the study utilized the descriptive design. Sample of the study were 227 participants, of which 52 administrators and 175 teachers in the school year of 2013/2014. Questionnaire was utilized for the sample including 2 variables and 4 dimensions including 61 items. Reliability and validity were verified. Results showed that responses of the sample were medium. There were statistically significant mean differences between the responses in all of the dimensions related to job. There were statistically significant mean differences due to gender in creativity dimension only; and due to experience in creativity and risk taking. The main challenges in entrepreneurship application were financial and nonfinancial shortage and pressure. The study recommended enhancing work environment for entrepreneurship and fostering its culture.
The Effectiveness of a Proposed Program Based on Stepanz's Model of Changing the Alternative Chemical Concepts on the Achievement of Ninth-Grade Students in Jordan
Authors: Husein Basil A.
Published: May 2022

This quasi-experimental study aimed to investigate the effect of Stepanz' model in changing the alternative chemical concepts on the achievement of ninth-grade students. The participants of the study were 50 ninth grade male students who were distributed randomly into two groups: experimental group and control group. To answer the question of study, data was gathered and analyzed using (T-test). The results showed that there were statistically significant differences (p. < 0.05). In students mean scores with regards to their achievement. Those differences were in favor of the students who were taught using Stepanz model. In light of these results, the researcher recommend adopting Stepanz model in the teaching -learning process and training in-service teachers and reforming the scientific subjects in accordance with this model. In addition, the researcher recommends that more researches to be conducted to examine the effect of Stepanz model in changing the alternative chemical concepts on the achievement of students at different grade levels and in other subjects.
O Centro de Tradição Gaúcha (CTG) como espaço de desenvolvimento da Educação não formal
Authors: Strohschoen Andreia Aparecida Guimarães , Rubert Emiliana Valler , Schwarzer Carla Heloísa , Silva Mélani da , Henckes Simone Beatriz Reckziegel
Published: May 2022

A Educação não formal caracteriza-se pela intencionalidade do aprendizado, interação para aquisição dos conhecimentos, educação para a cidadania e para a manifestação das diferenças culturais. Busca desenvolver habilidades e capacidades dos sujeitos como cidadãos da sociedade, de forma reflexiva, com respeito ao outro e valorização da bagagem prévia de conhecimentos. Neste contexto, inserem-se os Centros de Tradição Gaúcha (CTGs), característicos da região Sul do Brasil. Eles são espaços que mostram as manifestações culturais dos gaúchos e folclore como foi codificada e registrada por folcloristas. Neles objetiva-se disseminar a cultura gaúcha através de danças, eventos e diferentes atividades coletivas. O presente estudo busca problematizar como a educação não formal ocorre em CTGs. Apresenta caráter descritivo e abordagem qualitativa, utilizando entrevistas semiestruturadas com membros de um CTG do interior do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul. Analisando os dados obtidos, foi possível inferir-se que a Educação não formal pode ser desenvolvida no CTG, pois aprende-se com o outro pela interação coletiva, norteando-se pela intencionalidade de aprender e conhecer mais, principalmente sobre a cultura gaúcha.
Trabalho escravo contemporâneo no estado do Pará: uma violação à dignidade dos trabalhadores
Authors: Rocha Ferreira Vanessa , Conde Amanda Souza Ferreira , Dutra Victória Coutinho
Published: May 2022

O presente trabalho tem a finalidade de demonstrar que embora o ordenamento jurídico brasileiro possua legislação para prevenir e combater o trabalho escravo contemporâneo, esta prática ainda é uma realidade, principalmente nas áreas rurais. A partir do método jurídico dedutivo, alcançado mediante pesquisas bibliográficas, analisa-se as formas de coerção e prevenção do trabalho escravo contemporâneo presentes no ordenamento jurídico brasileiro. Em seguida, a partir da análise de dados estatísticos contatou-se que o Estado do Pará é o ente federativo que lidera os índices de trabalhadores resgatados no meio rural, e paradoxalmente, a porcentagem de responsabilização dos tomadores de serviço é ínfima ante a magnitude da questão em tela. Ao final, para que o trabalho escravo contemporâneo seja combatido no Estado do Pará defende-se a necessidade de uma maior atuação dos órgãos de combate a fim de que haja a ampliação fiscalização, sobretudo nas áreas rurais do estado. Ademais, é necessário que se instituam políticas públicas específicas que propiciem a prevenção e a reinserção dos trabalhadores no mercado de trabalho, as quais indiretamente refletem no aumento do clamor social e denúncias do ilícito.
Porto Alegre e a Copa do Mundo FIFA 2014: do sonho à realidade, do planejamento à execução
Authors: Magno Felipe , Reppold Filho Alberto Reinaldo , Negrão Francis do Nascimento , Ferreira Alan
Published: May 2022

Este artigo tem como objetivo descrever e interpretar a gestão da Copa do Mundo FIFA 2014 em Porto Alegre. O estudo é do tipo interpretativo, com análise qualitativa, realizado por meio de pesquisa documental, diários de campo e entrevistas semiestruturadas. Foram analisados 34 documentos oficiais, realizadas 39 observações e 9 entrevistas. Os resultados mostram um significativo atraso nas obras relacionadas ao evento na cidade, principalmente as de mobilidade urbana. Ainda assim, quando concluídas, tais obras podem representar um avanço para a cidade. Ademais, outros benefícios foram observados, especificamente nos estádios dos clubes da cidade, bem como na divulgação externa de uma imagem positiva da cidade de Porto Alegre. No entanto, algumas dessas melhorias podem ter ocorrido às custas dos cidadãos porto-alegrenses, em especial os menos favorecidos. Sendo assim, Porto Alegre pode ter cometido o erro de qualificar sua imagem para o público externo em detrimento da população local.
Cobertura Vacinal contra a COVID-19 em municípios baianos pertecentes ao Semiárido Nordestino com maiores números de óbitos acumulativos
Authors: Silva Neves Ana Maria , Souza Paula Thays Silva , Costa Karine Castro , Cardoso Tarcísio Viana , Gusmão Jéssica Viana , Caires Ediane Santos , Clemente Carlos Magno Santos
Published: May 2022

Introdução: O Brasil, é o 2° país com o maior número de óbitos acumulativos pela COVID-19. Já a Bahia, dentre os estados da Região Nordeste, até o dia 08 de abril de 2022, estava em 1° lugar. Objetivo: Avaliar a cobertura vacinal contra a COVID-19, nos municípios baianos do Semiárido Nordestino, que apresentam maiores taxas de óbitos acumulativos. Metodologia: Utilizou-se do método científico dedutivo, perfazendo uma abordagem quantitativa. Consultou-se Boletins Epidemiológicos Oficiais, da Central Integrada de Comando e Controle da Saúde e de dados sobre a Cobertura Vacinal – provenientes da SESAB e do Painel de Casos de Doença pelo Coronavírus 2019 no Brasil, pelo Ministério da Saúde. Resultados e Discussão: Nota-se que 15 municípios baianos, pertecentes ao Semiárido Nordestino, até o dia 08 de abril de 2022, apresentam número de óbitos acumulativos acima de 100 casos de óbitos/100.000 habitantes, além de apresentarem um percentual de doses aplicadas das vacinas acima de 60%, exceto, o município de Itapetinga. Conclusão: A cobertura vacinal, possibilitou controle e diminuição de riscos, sendo uma das importantes estratégias para a minimização de óbitos acumulativos, no cenário de estudo.

Palavras-chave: SARS-COV-2; Vacinas; Municípios Baianos; Cobertura.
Pengaruh Keterampilan Kerja dan Disiplin Kerja Terhadap Pengembangan Karir Pegawai di Kantor Badan Pengembangan Sumber Daya Manusia Daerah Provinsi Sulawesi Utara
Authors: Kawalo Lorenzo Geraldo Beckham , Winerungan Robert , Suot Henny
Published: May 2022

Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui pengaruh keterampilan kerja dan disiplin kerja terhadap pengembangan karir di Kantor Badan Pengembangan Sumber Daya Manusia Daerah Provinsi Sulawesi Utara. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah pendekatan kuantitatif deskriptif dengan metode survey, analisis data yang digunakan yaitu regresi linier berganda, yang dibantu dengan SPSS IBM versi 25. Sampel dalam penelitian ini seluruh pegawai kantor badan pengembangan sumber daya manusia daerah provinsi sulawesi utara yang berjumlah  66 pegawai.
Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa: (1) Keterampilan Kerja berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Pengembangan Karir pada Kantor Badan Pengembangan Sumber Daya Manusia Daerah Provinsi Sulawesi Utara dengan indeks regresi sebesar 2.135 dengan signifikan 0,037 kurang dari 0,05. (2) Disiplin kerja berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Pengembangan Karir pada Kantor Badan Pengembangan Sumber Daya Manusia Daerah Provinsi Sulawesi Utara dengan indeks regresi sebesar 6.860 dengan signifikan 0,000 kurang dari 0,05.Begitu banyaknya faktor dalam Keterampilan Kerja, Disiplin Kerja dan Pengembangan Karir yang telah dimasukkan dalam penelitian ini didapati perlu adanya Keterampilan Kerja yang memadai dari setiap pegawai yang juga didukung oleh Disiplin Kerja yang dapat mengembangkan karir dari setiap pegawai yang berada di Kantor Badan Pengembangan Sumber Daya Manusia Daerah Provinsi Sulawesi Utara.
This research was conducted to determine the effect of work skills and work discipline on career development at the Office of the Regional Human Resources Development Agency of North Sulawesi Province. The research method used is a descriptive quantitative approach with survey methods, data analysis used is multiple linear regression, assisted by SPSS IBM version 25. The sample in this study was all employees of the human resource development office of the province of North Sulawesi, totaling 66 employees.The results of this study indicate that: (1) Job Skills have a positive and significant effect on Career Development at the Office of the Regional Human Resources Development Agency of North Sulawesi Province. (2) Work discipline has a positive and significant effect on Career Development at the Office of the Regional Human Resources Development Agency of North Sulawesi Province
cost comparison of different brands of the same generic name for drugs used in day
Authors: Singh Pallavi , Hari Prasath D , Jaya Surya G , Kajhareshevarmaa C M R , Kamalesh J , Vivekanandan K
Published: May 2022

Cost-Effectiveness Analysis (CEA) is a method of examining both the etiology and the health consequence of one or more interventions. It compares one intervention to another by calculating the cost of gaining a unit of a health outcome, such as a life year gained or a death avoided. It is calculated by dividing the total cost of the intervention or medicine by the number of outcome units. This study aimed to determine the cost comparison of different brands of the same generic name for drugs used in day-to-day life. To evaluate the price difference in different brands with same generic drug Collecting the Maximum Retail Price (MRP) of five different drugs namely Metformin, Folic acid, Atorvastatin, Ondansetron and Azithromycin. Cost comparing of different types of brands of same generic name. Calculate the cost effectiveness of each drug using Microsoft excel. Conclusion: In our study cost effective analysis of five different generic drugs with each different brand name, we found that folic acid [FOLCI (5.6)] is more cost effective with lowest MRP as compared with the other entire drug involved in this study
Procedure for harmonization of accounting in the Republic of Uzbekistan with international standards
Authors: Vohidovich Ganiev Shahridiin , Mamatovich Mamatov Khabibulla , Bahronov Bakhtiyor Razzokovich , Furkatovich Mirzaev Ozod
Published: May 2022

Currently for shareholders and other users the financial statements are based on accounting principles and rules that are passed from country to country, in some cases only in one country. Thus, there may be a lack of comparability in the accounting reports. The disadvantage of this situation is that investment analysts and other users who use the financial report have to incur additional costs in the process of analyzing the report because it is structured according to different standards. They may also encounter confusion in the interpretation of reports. As a result of this process, effective competition in the global capital market will deteriorate, and companies will have to bear the high cost of maintaining capital. Most importantly, different amounts of profit for different countries can lead to a loss of confidence in the financial statements.
Dense connected convolution neural network for land cover classification
Authors: Ragul K. , Karthikeyan K.
Published: May 2022

Hyperspectral Imaging is employed to monitor the earth regions on basis of spectral continuous data ranges initializing from visible wave infrared region to short wave infrared region of the electromagnetic spectrum. It authorizes the detailed recognition and classification of land cover on account of spectral feature space. Hyperspectral images seemed to be presented by employing traditional unsupervised and supervised classifier with regards to classification. Various problems seemed to cause Hughes phenomenon as it represents the curse of dimensionality issues. In spite of mitigating those challenges, a deep ensemble classification model seemed to be proposed in this work. It process the data features using various convolution layers of the network along modelling the activation function as a simple structure for classification of the hyperspectral data based on the spectral values using Softmax layer and error function to minimize the losses. Dense Connected Convolution Neural Network projected in this work as it has high potential to effectively classify the spectral features with learnt weights from one individual convolution layer to convolution layers. The main idea of Dense Convolution Neural Network is to produce discriminative classification results and to enhance the accuracy and diversity of a classifier simultaneously.
Water monitoring and conservation in tanks by effective methodology using raspberry PI
Authors: Sahaana Sahaana , Thanusha Bathala , Roshanara Shaik , Kaviya M.
Published: May 2022

Water is an essential resource. Due to the frequent climate change, urbanization, and insufficient administration of water, the demand for water has been increased immensely all over the world over the past few years. Water quality must be considered important so it is necessary to check whether the water is polluted or not. The raspberry pi can be used in a wide range of applications since it became easy to implement due to the availability of advanced sensors and also the advancement in wireless communication techs. The turbidity sensors can be used to observe the water quality. It helps in detecting the water quality by analyzing the data that is gathered when it is immersed in the water. The ultrasonic sensor is a dependable circuit. It is used to identify the water level in the overhead tanks. To monitor the sediments that are present under the tank a single camera is used. The raspberry pi 3b and also the sensors present inside are the main thing that the framework depends on.
Sexual disorders among Kurdish married women with female genital mutilation (FGM) in Kurdistan Region of Iraq
Authors: Mam Aveen F. Haji
Published: May 2022

Introduction: Female genital mutilation (FGM) refers to removing female genitalia for no medical reason. FGM is still prevalent and practiced in traditional societies like the Kurdistan region of Iraq. It is associated with numerous negative psychological and physical consequences. The present study was an investigation into the lived experiences of Kurdish women and girls who have undergone FGM to figure out their sexual disorders. Methods: Using Van Manen’s (1990) hermeneutic phenomenological method, a qualitative study was conducted on 20 Iraqi-Kurdish circumcised women in Mala Afandi Health center in Erbil city from July 2021 to November 2021. Required data were collected through in-depth semi-structured interviews with the women. Data analysis was conducted through the six methodological activities proposed by Van Manen, and relevant themes were extracted. Based on the analysis of the transcriptions of the interviews, the women stated that they were circumcised because of tradition and religion. This theme was labelled as “victims of tradition and religion”. They also revealed their failure to enjoy their sexual intercourses with their husbands, which was labelled as “sexual dysfunction and disinterest”. Finally, they referred about the pain and the mental and emotional effects of FGM, which was labelled as “physical and psychological trauma”.
Design of a neutron flux measurement channel using the ionization chamber KNK-3 at the Dalat Nuclear Research Reactor
Authors: Vo Van Tai , Nguyen Van Kien , Nguyen Nhi Dien , Trinh Dinh Hai , Phan La Son
Published: May 2022

This paper presents a design of the neutron flux measurement channel that consists of a Boron-contained gamma-compensated ionization chamber (CIC) named KNK-3 and operates in current mode, a current to frequency (I to F) converter, and a neutron flux measurement and control module (FPGA-WR). The designed measuring channel allows to measure and control the neutron flux density from 1.0x106 to 1.2x1010 n/cm2.s corresponding to the range from 0.1 to 120% of the nominal power of 500 kW of the Dalat nuclear research reactor (DNRR). The measurement and control module uses FPGA Artix-7 and digital signal processing algorithms to measure and calculate the reactor power and period values and generate warning and emergency signals by the reactor power and period. The measurement channel was tested by using simulated signals and examining in the reactor to compare with the neutron flux measurement channel using the BPM-107R neutron flux controller of the existing complex ASUZ-14R for the DNRR control and protection system (CPS). The comparison results show that the measurement channel fully meets the requirements on the accuracy of the reactor power and period parameters as well as the ability to respond at once to the warning and emergency signals of the reactor power and period. Therefore, the measurement channel can be used for testing, research, and training. The FPGA-WR measurement and control module can replace the BPM-107R controller for the working range of the CPS.
Quarantine treatment of hoa loc mango by electron beam irradiation
Authors: Nguyen Thi Ly , Cao Van Chung , Chu Nhut Khanh , Pham Thi Thu Hong , Doan Binh , Le Quang Thanh , Vo Anh Tuan , Nguyen Duy Ngoc , Ngo Tuong Vy , Phan Thi Thu Hien , Ta Ngoc Tu Quynh , Tcheng Hoang Nhu Hao , Nguyen Thuy Uyen , Tran Thi Thu Thuy
Published: May 2022

Using electron beam (EB) irradiation as quarantine treatment for fresh fruits in particular and foods of plant origin in general is a growing trend of the world. Our preliminary results on EB irradiation impacts on Hoa Loc mangoes showed that EB irradiation could be a suitable quarantine treatment for the Hoa Loc mango fruits having weight from 407 to 552g and thickness from 7.3 to 8.0 cm to ensure the dose uniformity ratio (DUR) among irradiated products is within limitation (DUR ≤ 2.5). Main quality parameters of irradiated mangoes were insignificantly affected by exposure to EB with the dose ranging from 0.4 to 0.8 kGy, though their weight loss, the color indices L* (lightness), a* (redness to greenness), b* (yellowness to blueness) and firmness were slightly changed in compared with the control (non-irradiated). The results also revealed that vitamin C concentration of the fruits irradiated at 1 kGy much reduced and the hue angle significant increased by the end of storage. These results suggested that EB irradiation of Hoa Loc mangoes at the generic doses of 0.4 kGy is a feasible quarantine treatment that maintains the main the fruit quality.
Study on the Minimum Bactericidal Concentration (MBC) of Maillard reaction products of Chitosan and Glucosamine prepared by Gamma-irradiation Method
Authors: Le Anh Quoc , Ngo Dai Nghiep , Dang Van Phu , Nguyen Ngoc Duy , Nguyen Chi Thuan , Nguyen Quoc Hien
Published: May 2022

The Maillard reaction products of chitosan and glucosamine (CTS-GA MRPs) were formed by gamma Co-60-irradiation method and determined their minimum bactericidal concentrations (MBC). The mixed solutions of chitosan - glucosamine were irradiated with a dose range of 0-100 kGy to induce the Maillard reaction products (MRPs). The formations of MRPs were determined by spectrophotometric analyses and the contents of remaining glucosamine were evaluated by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). The antibacterial activities of CTS-GA MRPs were tested by agar well diffusion test and MBC determination test against both gram negative (Escherichia coli) and positive bacteria (Bacillus subtilis) at acidic and alkaline pH was also carried out. By agar well diffusion test, irradiated CTS-GA solutions were able to form inhibition growth zones on E. coli plate whereas on B. subtilis plate, only CTS-GA MRPs irradiated at 25 kGy expressed this ability. The results of the MBC determination test indicated that CTS-GA MRPs formed at 25 kGy exhibited highly antibacterial activity in pH 5 and even pH 7. Therefore, this CTS-GA MRPs could be used as a promising preservative agent applied for meat and meat-product preservation.
Concentración del sector bancario en Nicaragua
Authors: Espinoza Hernández Víctor
Published: May 2022

El análisis de la concentración de mercado permite conocer sobre su estructura. A partir de los datos publicados por la Superintendencia de Bancos y Otras Instituciones financieras se llevó a cabo el cálculo de los indicadores de concentración de mercado: “Ratio de concentración” de las 4 instituciones más grandes y el Índice de Herfindahl- Hirschman (IHH) a partir de las variables; activos, pasivos y crédito vigente para el período del 2008 - 2018, con datos de frecuencia mensual. Las variables en términos agregados presentan una tendencia positiva durante la mayor parte del estudio, los créditos vigentes son la serie con mayor volatilidad al analizar las primeras diferencias de las variables en logaritmos. Ninguna de las series en términos agregados es estacionaria. Se identificaron períodos con valores del IHH mayores a los 2,500 puntos, calculado a partir de los activos y los pasivos, sin embargo el IHH de los créditos vigentes no muestra valores mayores a 2,500 en el período de estudio. Se identificaron valores mayores al 90% en el indicador de ratio de concentración de las 4 instituciones más grandes, calculado a partir de cada una de las variables. Las primeras diferencias de los indicadores de concentración calculados, poseen una relación lineal positiva significativa.