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The Conspiracy of Objects
Authors: Végső Roland
Published: April 2021

The task this essay set for itself is a reconsideration of the status of the “object” in contemporary forms of philosophical realism that postulate “flat ontologies.” I argue that the theoretical construction of the “object” often comes about in these ontologies through a fetishistic disavowal that effectively makes these objects speak. As a result, the construction of the generalized field of objectivity (according to which everything that exists is an object) passes through a double articulation. On the one hand, since contemporary realism defines itself as a rejection of all forms of linguistic idealism, it also tries to shift the focus away from human language as the primary medium of the construction of objectivity. On the other hand, however, this demotion of language proceeds in these works simultaneously with the elevation of the concept of “translation” to an ontological principle: these non-linguistic objects exist through their perpetual translations of each other. The fetishistic disavowal at work in realism (we know very well that objects do not speak, yet we act as if objectivity had to be construed as a field of translation) introduces the modality of fiction into the very heart of objectivity. This fictional dimension constitutive of objectivity can be described through an engagement of the Kantian notion of “purposiveness.” I argue that these translations that supposedly constitute objectivity rest on the fundamental presupposition that guides the entire Kantian system: we must presuppose purposiveness even where we can detect no evidence of it at all. Hence, today, the theory of the “democracy of objects” must be supplemented by its necessary correlate, a theory of the “conspiracy of objects.”
Developing an Independent Curriculum: Village Development Project as an Equalization of Thesis
Authors: Gita Purwasih Joan Hesti , Kurniawati Elya , Hadi Nur , Utami Indah Wahyu Puji
Published: April 2021

The university curriculum is always required to be able to an-swer future challenges. On the other hand, universities have the responsibil-ity for producing quality human resources in nation-building. Evaluation and development of the curriculum are some of the best ways to improve the quality of education. Therefore, every policymaker needs to make this effort so that these two responsibilities can be fulfilled. In this development re-search, the researcher designed an independent curriculum to actually be implemented. As a result, there are two important aspects emphasized on at the core of the curriculum renewal being developed. The first is to strength-en student capabilities contextually through collaborative projects. The sec-ond is the involvement of partners in order to provide real benefits to the community. In this curriculum design, village development is a superior program that is carried out to integrate these two aspects. This effort is made because the village is one of groups vulnerable to the problem of poverty. The implementation design of these two aspects was finally developed suc-cessfully, and a village development project was offered to students as an equivalent thesis. This policy is a way considered effective and accepted pos-itively by various parties, including government, partners, and also students.
Intercultural Communicative Competence Teaching and Assessment Based on Modern Information Technology
Authors: Bingzhuan Peng
Published: April 2021

The integrated and internationalized global economy, international exchanges, and cultural integration increased the frequency of intercultural communication, calling for intercultural communication talents. Thus, the cultivation of students’ intercultural communication skills garnered widespread attention. To better and fairly assess college students’ actual Intercultural communicative competence (ICC) and effectively cultivate students’ ICC, first, this study comprehensively explored the internal relationship between linguistic subjectivity and intercultural communication. Second, an ICC teaching model from the perspective of linguistic subjectivity based on modern information technology (MIT) was constructed, and a college student ICC assessment scale covering 7 dimensions and 36 variables was designed. Finally, an empirical teaching experiment was conducted to verify the credibility and validity of the constructed teaching model and assessment scale. Results show that the 7 dimensions and 36 variables of the constructed assessment scale can effectively measure students’ ICC. Students’ ICC can be enhanced by exploring the college student ICC teaching model from the perspective of linguistic subjectivity based on MIT, and the backwash effect of ICC teaching and assessment can effectively boost college students’ intercultural communicative sensitivity, comprehensive cultural literacy, and practical language application skills.
Monitoring the Consumption of Electrical Energy Based on the Internet of Things Applications
Authors: Ali Hussien Naseer , Daleh Al-Magsoosi Alaa Abdulhussein , AlRikabi Haider Th. Salim , Theyab Abed Faisal
Published: April 2021

One of the instrumental functional overheads in many commercial edifices and industrial plants is the electricity bill. The design and development of a Smart Power monitoring device used to make monitoring on the electrical parameters represented as voltage, current, and power of Wasit university buildings. The system has a unit with smart sensing to detect and control the electrical devices employed for daily activities by following different tariff rates. It has the capability to decrease consumer costs improving grid stability. A developed model was broadly examined and experimental results comparing these results with devices of conventional measuring. The Arduino based wireless powering meter is a non-invasive existing meter for domiciliary power with a WI-FI Connection. A split-core is used to measure the current transformers. 802.11b connection is a means for transmitting data through the home’s wireless router to the base station and monitoring web portal based on wireless sensor network. A clear projection for domestic data use is one of the aims of this project. By these data, it can supply estimation to consuming power. Optimizing and reducing power usage are the objectives of providing such data.
Applying lessons learnt from Ebola for effective COVID-19 response in Africa
Authors: Aiyenuro A.E. , Onyeani C.O. , Uche N.C.
Published: April 2021

The Ebola virus is transmitted to people from wild animals and spreads in the human population through human-to-human  transmission via direct contact with blood, secretions, organs or other bodily fluids of infected people, and with surfaces and materials contaminated with these fluids. In December 2019, a novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus-2 (SARS-COV-2) emerged in Wuhan, China, attracting the notice of regional authorities and rapidly drawing global attention. In less than 4 months, COVID-19 spread through almost all countries and regions. The COVID-19 pandemic is wreaking havoc on the world economy, in addition to creating the current global public health crisis. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 28,616 cases of Ebola were detected, and 11,310 people died during the outbreak in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone. As of 17th December 2020, COVID-19 has killed 1,658,062 people, and positive cases have topped 74 million globally. Africa has suffered several outbreaks of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD); learning from the past is a good way to prepare for the future. We hope to highlight some of the lessons learnt from Africa’s response to previous epidemics that can help in the fight against the ravaging coronavirus pandemic.

Keywords: Ebola, COVID-19, WHO, transmission, global

 

French Title: Appliquer les leçons tirées d'Ebola pour une réponse efficace au COVID-19 en Afrique

Le virus Ebola est transmis aux humains par des animaux sauvages et se propage dans la population humaine par transmission interhumaine par contact direct avec du sang, des sécrétions, des organes ou d'autres fluides corporels de personnes infectées, et avec des surfaces et des matériaux contaminés par ces fluides. En décembre 2019, une nouvelle maladie à coronavirus (COVID-19) causée par le syndrome respiratoire aigu sévère-coronavirus-2 (SRAS-COV-2) est apparue à Wuhan, en Chine, attirant l'attention des autoritésrégionales et attirant rapidement l'attention mondiale. En moins de 4 mois, le COVID-19 s'est propagé dans presque tous les pays et régions. La pandémie de COVID-19 fait des ravages sur l'économie mondiale, en plus de créer la crise mondiale actuelle de santé publique. Selon l'Organisation mondiale de la santé (OMS), 28616 cas d'Ebola ont été détectés et 11310 personnes sont décédées au cours de l'épidémie en Guinée, au Libéria et en Sierra Leone. Au 17 décembre 2020, le COVID-19 avait tué 1658062 personnes et les cas positifs dépassaient 74 million dans le monde. L'Afrique a souffert de plusieurs flambées de maladie à virus Ebola (MVE); apprendre du passé est un bon moyen de préparer l'avenir. Nous espérons mettre en évidence certaines des leçons tirées de la réponse de l’Afrique aux épidémies précédentes qui peuvent aider à lutter contre la pandémie ravageuse de coronavirus.

Mots clés: Ebola, COVID-19, OMS, transmission, mondial
Intestinal schistosomiasis in an apparently healthy rural population in Bayelsa State, Nigeria
Authors: Odoya E.M. , Edosomwa E.U. , Iribhogbe O.I. , Damina A.A. , Asojo O.A.
Published: April 2021

Background: Schistosomiasis is endemic in Nigeria and three species; Schistosoma haematobium, Schistosoma mansoni, and Schistosoma intercalatum have been reported in Niger Delta, Nigeria. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of schistosomiasis in rural communities of Bayelsa State, Nigeria.Methodology: Four rural homogeneous communities; Otuegala, Immiringi, Otuesega, and Ibelebiri in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, Nigeria, were randomly selected for the study. A structured questionnaire was administered to each participant in their native language and used to collect participant’s biodata and swimming history. Stool samples collected from all participants were examined qualitatively by wet preparation and after formolethol concentration. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 20.0 software and results presented in proportion and tables.Results: A total of 829 participants (age range 1 - 80 years) were recruited for the study. Helminth ova were identified in the stool samples of 218 (26.3%) participants. Among 380 males examined, 82 (21.6%) were infected, while out of 449 females examined, 138 (30.3%) were infected. The ova of seven helminths identified and their frequency of occurrence were; S. intercalatum 86 (10.4%), Ascaris lumbricoides 53 (6.4%), S. mansoni 35 (4.2%), Trichuris trichiura 22 (2.6%), hookworm 20 (2.4%) and Taenia spp 2 (0.2%). Schistosoma haematobium was identified in non-urine contaminated stool sample of an eight-year old boy. A total of 11 (1.3%) participants had double infections, affecting 7 (63.6%) females and 4 (36.4%) males, with the commonest combination being S. intercalatum and A.lumbricoides 6 (0.7%), followed by S. intercalatum and hookworm 4 (0.5%), and S. mansoni and hookworm 1(0.1%).Conclusion: S. intercalatum was the most prevalent intestinal helminthic infection in this study, which is a rare finding in most epidemiological investigations. The affinity of Schistosoma species to establish double infections with hookworm and other intestinal helminths should be taken into account during chemoprophylaxis.

Keywords: Schistosomiasis, Chemoprophylaxis, Prevalence, Rural Population
Correlation between faecal indicator bacteria in diarrheagenic stools and hospital wastewaters: Implication on public health
Authors: Olalemi A. , Oladejo B. , Bayode M.
Published: April 2021

Background: Hospital wastewaters contain blends of inorganic, natural constituents and contaminants that carry significant health risk when released directly into the environment. The aim of this study is to investigate the correlation between faecal indicator bacteria in diarrheagenic stools and wastewaters generated in University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital complex, Akure, Nigeria.Methodology: Quantification of faecal indicator bacteria was carried out on diarrheagenic faecal samples collected from 55 hospitalized patients and 68 wastewater samples from the medical laboratory science and laundry units of the hospital over of period of 12 weeks. Standard membrane filtration technique was performed using membrane intestinal enterococcus (m-ENT), membrane faecal coliform (m-FC), membrane lauryl sulphate (MLSA), eosin methylene blue (EMB) and Salmonella-Shigella (SS) agar plates, which were incubated at 37ºC for 24 hours (MLSA, EMB and SSA), 44ºC for 24 hours (m-FC); and 37ºC for 48 hours (m-ENT). Bacterial colonies on agar plates were counted and expressed as colony forming units (CFU) per 100ml of diarrheagenic stool and wastewater. Pearson’scorrelation analysis was used to determine the relationship between the level of faecal indicator bacteria in diarrheagenic stools and wastewaters at p<0.05 level of significance (and 95% confidence interval).Results: The faecal coliform counts (log 10 CFU/100ml) ranged from 1.18 to 1.54 in diarrheagenic stools, 1.32 to1.64 in laboratory wastewater and 1.08 to 2.19 in laundry wastewater. Escherichia coli count (log 10 CFU/100ml) ranged from 1.08 to 1.40 in diarrheagenic stools, 1.20 to 1.86 in laboratory wastewater and 0.30 to 1.81 in laundry wastewater. Intestinal enterococci count (log 10 CFU/100ml) ranged from 0 to 0.30 in diarrheagenic stools, 0.78 to 0.90 in laboratory wastewaters and 0.48 to 1.11 in laundry wastewaters. Pearson’s correlation co-efficient showed that all the faecal indicator bacteria count in diarrheagenic faecal samples exhibited positive correlation with those in laboratory wastewaters, but not with those from laundry wastewaters.Conclusion: The findings suggest that diarrheagenic stools should be properly disinfected after the performance of laboratory tests to prevent transmission of potential pathogens, and wastewater generated from hospitals should be treated prior to discharge into the environment, to prevent possible infections in the community.

Keywords: Correlation, faecal indicator bacteria, public health, transmission, wastewater
Communication: Implementation of biosafety in infection control: a 10-year review
Authors: Uwandu M.O. , Ige F.A. , Okwuraiwe A.P. , Onwuamah C.K. , Audu R.A.
Published: April 2021

Biosafety is an important issue globally, as a line of defence that protects health personnel, public and the environment from exposure to hazardous agents. Most developing nations have weak health systems and consequently weak biosafety. Engaging in an external quality program such as an accreditation process will help build capacity and competence in all areas. The Centre for Human Virology and Genomics (CHVG) laboratory of the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, Lagos, Nigeria started its biosafety program in compliance to international standards stipulated by ISO 15189:2012, in its journey towards laboratory accreditation. Accreditation is widely used to attest for laboratory competence. In the quest for laboratory accreditation, several processes were implemented to ensure compliance, one of which was biosafety. Simple remedial actions and policies that have worked in other climes were applied over a 10-year period in the CHVG laboratory. A significant drop in nonconforming incidences and laboratory accidents was seen while biosafety audits showed improvement in safety practices.

Keywords: Biosafety, Infection control, audit

 

French Title: Mise en œuvre de la biosécurité dans la lutte contre les infections: un examen décennal

La biosécurité est une question importante à l'échelle mondiale, en tant que ligne de défense qui protège le personnel de santé, le public et l'environnement de l'exposition à des agents dangereux. La plupart des pays en développement ont des systèmes de santé faibles et, par conséquent, une faible sécurité biologique. S'engager dans un programme de qualité externe tel qu'un processus d'accréditation aidera à renforcer les capacités et les compétences dans tous les domaines. Le laboratoire du Centre de virologie humaine et de génomique (CHVG) de l'Institut nigérian de recherche médicale de Lagos, au Nigéria, a commencé son programme de biosécurité conformément aux normes internationales stipulées par ISO 15189: 2012, dans son parcours vers l'accréditation des laboratoires. L'accréditation est largement utilisée pour attester la compétence du laboratoire. Dans la recherche de l'accréditation des laboratoires, plusieurs processus ont été mis en œuvre pour assurer la conformité, dont l'un était la biosécurité. Des mesures  correctives simples et des politiques qui ont fonctionné sous d'autres climats ont été appliquées sur une période de 10 ans dans le laboratoire du CHVG. Une baisse significative des incidents non conformes et des accidents de laboratoire a été observée tandis que les audits de biosécurité ont montré une amélioration des pratiques de sécurité.

Mots clés: Biosécurité, Contrôle des infections, audit
Editorial
Authors: Semuhoza Etienne Serupia
Published: April 2021

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“Avoiding the consequences of being famous”: An interview with the Queen of Rwandan Karaoke, Jane Uwimana
Authors: Osiebe Garhe
Published: April 2021

Karaoke is the act of singing to prerecorded music. Put differently, karaoke is an exhibition of some sort of scripted simulation (Adams, 1996). The literature on karaoke performance is extensive across the globe. In Africa, however, this literature is non-existent. This is so in spite of the rampancy of the category in Rwanda‘s provinces where a karaoke fever brews, a near-absent nightlife notwithstanding. Having witnessed the popularity of karaoke in the country firsthand, and towards addressing the curious gap in the extant literature, Isought audiences with a selection of leading karaoke performers in contemporary Rwanda. Jane Uwimana is a blogger, a radio presenter and the acclaimed queen of Rwandan karaoke. This paper presents excerpts from a semi-structured interview with Ms. Uwimana held at her residence in Kigali. The interview session which was recorded using a tape recorder lasted about one hundred minutes. This was subsequently transcribed for purposes of presentation.
Histopathological alterations in gills, kidney and liver of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) fingerlings exposed to aqueous leaf extract of Desert Date (Balanites aegyptiaca)
Authors: Wakawa A.I. , Audu S.B.
Published: April 2021

One of the many biomarkers for determining the effects of pollutants on fish is changes in organ histopathology. Leaves of Balanites aegyptiaca have been reported to have phytochemicals with fish anaesthetic property. This study sought to determine the effect of graded acute concentrations (200.00, 250.00, 300.00.350.00 and 400.00 mg/L) of B. aegyptiaca on histopathology of gills, kidney and liver of mixed sex of Oreochromis niloticus fingerlings. A total of 120 O. niloticus fingerlings (mean weight 23±0.03 g and mean total length 12.50±0.39 cm) were exposed to the plant extract. Paraffin wax method and haematoxylin-eosin staining techniques of tissue processing were adopted for the examination of the gills, kidney and liver. Dose-dependent histopathological changes were observed in the three organs (gills, kidney and liver) i.e. histopathological alterations increase with increase in concentration of the plant extract. Gills showed lamellae fusion, haemorrhage, desquamation, atrophy and secondary lamellae erosion while kidney and liver indicated atrophy, necrosis, haemorrhage, hyperplasia and hypertrophy. Structural alterations were evident in the gills, kidney and liver of O. niloticus fingerlings exposed to the concentrations of aqueous crude leaf extract of B. aegyptiaca therefore it should be used with caution during fish anaesthesia.

Keywords: Histopathology; Gill; Kidney; Liver; Balanites aegyptiaca; Oreochromis niloticus.
Effects of collection zones and storage on hatchability and survival of feral helmeted guineafowl (Numida meleagris galleata pallas) eggs
Authors: Yusuf A.A. , Jayeola O.A. , Osunsina I.O.O. , Dedeke G.A.
Published: April 2021

The desire to shore up the shortfall in protein supply, the increased awareness of the importance of cholesterol free animal protein, like guineafowl, and the need to conserve their wild genes, have necessitated studies on improved captive breeding of feral helmeted guineafowl. Hence, this study was aimed at determining the effects of ecological zones and storage systems on the guineafowl eggs. Guineafowl eggs (n=214), were collected from identified and monitored-nests within the Kainji Lake National Park (KLNP) and Old Oyo National Park (OONP). Out of 91 eggs collected from KLNP, 32 and 38 were stored at room temperature (RT-21-25°C) and refrigerator (RF-17-20°C), respectively for five days prior to incubation while 21 eggs were not stored (NS-27-29°C), and out of 123 collected from OONP, 70 and 19 were stored for five days prior to incubation at (RT-21-25°C) and (RF-17-20°C), respectively while 34 eggs were (NS- 27-29°C). Prior to incubation, eggs were weighed, the height and width were measured. The process was repeated after incubation for unhatched eggs. Candling was done three days before hatching at day 29 of egg incubation. Embryo status of unhatched eggs was determined by cracking the eggs. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyse the data. The NS eggs from Kainji (7.60%) and Oyo (2.01%) had the lowest percentage shrinkage in weight across the three storage systems. The order was reversed in height with RF eggs from Kainji (0.96%) and Oyo (0.46%) having lowest. The least shrinkage in width of eggs from Oyo was recorded in the RF eggs (0.00%) and in NS (0.59%) from Kainji. Eggs candling showed that presumed fertile (opaque) was highest (69.10%) in NS eggs followed by RT (45.00%). There was no significant difference (p>0.05) between the hatchability of eggs from the two parks though hatchability (7.60%) of Kainji eggs was higher than those of Oyo (7.40%). Further check on fertilization after incubation showed that RT (37.50%) eggs from Kainji were fertilized but were unable to hatch alive so also was RF eggs (21.10%). The study showed that the eggs sizes vary with ecozones while size of the eggs and storage systems affects hatchability and survival of feral helmeted guineafowl eggs in captivity.

Keywords: Guineafowl; ecozones; storage systems; incubation; candling; hatchability
Prevalence and associated risk factors of malaria infection among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic in Yola North, Adamawa State, Nigeria
Authors: Enock N. , Pukuma S.M. , Augustine L.M. , Gundiri L.B. , Zamdayu N.M. , Daniel J.L.
Published: April 2021

This study determined the prevalence and associated risk factors of malaria infection among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic in Yola North, Adamawa State, Nigeria, between December 2017 and April 2018. Both direct microscopy and rapid diagnostic test were employed in this study to establish infection. Structured questionnaires were used to collect information from the participants. The study showed that 63 pregnant women were positive for malaria infection out of the 270 sampled. Overall malaria prevalence of 23.3% was recorded during this study. There was no significant association between malaria infection and the clinics sampled (p>0.05). Results have shown that the prevalence was relatively low, and this could be attributed to low transmission rate of malaria during dry season in Adamawa State. In relation to parity, prevalence of malaria were; primigravidae (21.6%), secundravidae (20.0%) and multigravidae (26.7%). Similarly, in relation to gestational age prevalence was first trimester (27.9%), second trimester (25.0%) and thirdtrimester (20.0%). There were no significant associations between malaria infection, parity and gestational age (p>0.05). The age-group 38 ≥ years had highest prevalence while 15-23 years had least. There was no significant association between malaria infection, educational level and occupation (p>0.05). Relating to the participants occupation, prevalence of malaria was reported as 30.0, 22.9 and 23.5% for civil servants, unemployed and business respectively. It is therefore recommended that early attendance and utilization of focused antenatal care services by all pregnant women will reduce the risk of malaria in pregnancy.

Keywords: Risk factors; malaria; pregnant women; antenatal; Yola North.
Growth performance of broiler chickens based on grasshopper meal inclusions in feed formulation
Authors: Amobi M.I. , Saleh A. , Okpoko V.O. , Abdullahi A.M.
Published: April 2021

The purpose of this study was to investigate the potential benefits of substituting dietary fish meal with grasshopper meal on the growth performance of broiler chickens. The study was carried out in a mini-animal house of the Department of Biological Science, Federal University of Kashere, Gombe State, Nigeria. Seventy-two, 2-weeks old Arbor acres chicken strain were procured from May Farms, Gombe. The grasshoppers were collected using sweep net trapping method. They were oven dried and milled using local milling machine and incorporated into poultry diets by replacing dietary fishmeal at 0% (Control, A), 50% (B) and 100% (C). Each dietary treatment had 24 birds triplicates of eight birds per replicate in a completely randomized design. The birds were randomly allotted into pens demarcated with plywoods. The birds were fed the experimental diets throughout the six weeks period of the experiment and were subjected to similar managerial and dietary conditions during which time data was collected and used to evaluate weekly weight-gain, feed intake, feed conversion ratio, feed efficiency ratio and linear body measurements monitored. The weight-gain were significantly different (p<0.05) among the treatment groups where birds on Treatment C(1720.11±2.11 g) was highest followed by those on treatment B(1480.00±2.12 g) and the least mean final weekly weight gain of 1,287.98±1.20 g was observed in Treatment A; Also feed intake exhibited the same pattern of weight gain. For linear body measurements, the highest body length increase was recorded in Treatment C (21.39±1.01 cm) while the least was recorded in those on Treatment A, (15.49±1.10 cm). The same trend was observed for body width increase, thigh length increase, shank length increase and wing length increase. This study showed that dietary  grasshopper meal promoted growth of broiler chicken and so would conveniently replace dietary fishmeal. Therefore, establishmentof insect farms are highly recommended to produce enough grasshopper meal to meet the demands of poultry feed industries.

Keywords: Arbor acres; growth parameters; dietary grasshopper; chicken body; liner measurement
Abundance and nesting sites characteristics of red-headed picathartes Picathartes oreas in Cross River State, Nigeria
Authors: Abatcha M. , Odewumi O.S.
Published: April 2021

This study assessed the abundance and nesting sites characteristics of red-headed picathartes (Picathartes oreas) in protected and unprotected forest in Cross River State, from August 2016 to January 2017. Data were collected through oral interviews, and field observations, using area search and quadrant methods. Data on bird and nest were tested using one-way ANOVA and t-test while tree species diversity indices were calculated using Paleontological Statistics Software Package, version 16. Results revealed that a mean of 38±52 individual bird from six colonies were sighted during the survey. Higher number of 20 (52.63%) individuals from two colonies was recorded in the undisturbed montane rain forest of the Okwangwo Division of the Cross River National Park than the disturbed montane rain forest with 18 (47.37%) individuals from four colonies. A total of 40 (50%; n = 20 each) nests of red-headed picathartes were sighted during the survey around the undisturbed and disturbed montane rain forest respectively. All (100%; n = 40) the nests observed were attached to the south-eastern side of the rocks and all the nests were constructed with mud mixed with grass. Colony Six was on the highest altitude with an elevation of 529 m, followed by colony two with an elevation of 342 m while the lowest elevation was 195 m recorded in colony three. Tree diversity index was higher in the protected forest (3.352; 3.227) than in the unprotected forest (1.846). Characteristic features of Picathartes oreas habitat were rock, hill, valleys and rivers and streams. It was evidenced by the study that Picathartes oreas still nests both in the disturbed and undisturbed forest but the level of disturbance and type of crops grown may have impact on the nesting behaviour. Therefore, anthropogenic activities should be regulated in the area, to ensure the conservation of Picathartes oreas.

Keywords: Picathartes oreas; abundance; nesting sites characteristics; unprotected and protected forest.
Maintaining The Status of Hydration on Mr. G With Pneumonia in Fatmawati Hospital
Authors: Djanatunisah Aat , Maria Riri
Published: April 2021

Pneumonia is a health problem in the world with a high mortality rate both in developing countries and in developed countries such as America, Canada and European countries. In Indonesia, the number three cause of death after cardiovascular disease and tuberculosis. Low socioeconomic factors increase mortality. This infection is generally spread from someone who is exposed in the neighborhood or has direct contact with infected people through their hands or by breathing air (droplets) due to coughing or sneezing. In the pandemic era, pneumonia is very feared because it is related to respiratory diseases which are becoming a trend and issue, so it requires special treatment in this case. This case report aims to improve the provision of nursing care for pneumonia patients to mantaining hydration status with airway clearance problems. Nursing assessment of pneumonia patients was carried out on September 13, 2020, a 52-year-old man who has a history of DM and smoking comes with complaints of coughing but no phlegm, fever since one week ago has disappeared, the patient has diarrhea since 2 days before entering the house pain and stomach pain, the patient also has nausea and vomiting and has no appetite. Nursing intervention for 3 days in accordance with the established outcome criteria. From the nursing intervension carried out, the problem of clearing the airway was resolved, marked by no coughing, normal breathing, no ronchi, moist mucosa and no cyanosis. Nursing intervention to maintaining the patient's adequate hydration status can overcome the problem of ineffective airway clearance.

Keywords: Pneumonia, Airway Clearance, Hydration Status
PLANOS DE NEGÓCIO DE CINCO REDES DE COMERCIALIZAÇÃO DO PROJETO CATADORES E CATADORAS EM REDES SOLIDÁRIAS - CRS
Authors: de Oliveira Souza Jeferson , Alcides Gonçalves Dimas , de Miranda Costa Pedro , Bunchaft Antonio , Rodrigues Xavier da Cruz Uilmer , de Almeida Regis Adherbal , Flávio Bunchaft Alexandra
Published: April 2021

O objetivo deste documento é apresentar os Planos de Negócio de 5 redes integrantes do Projeto CRS - Catadores e Catadoras em Rede Solidárias , tendo como orientação as potencialidades da gestão em Rede de Cooperação.
BLENDED LEARNING MODEL TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ LEARNING INDEPENDENCE ON VISUAL PROGRAMMING COURSE
Authors: Ratnawati Dwi
Published: April 2021

Abstract- This research aims at finding out the improvement of student learning independence (KBM)through blended learning. The research method employs quasi experimental with design. There are 23students of Information Technology Education that divided into two sample groups, experiment class andcontrol class as the research subject. Experiment class was treated nonequivalent pre-test and post-test andgiven blended learning, while the control group was given conventional learning. The research instrumentconsists of preliminary competence test (KAM) and questionnaire of student learning independence. Thedata are analyzed quantitative descriptive. The research result shows that student learning independencein blended learning class does not improve better than the one which get conventional learning.
THE EFFECT SELF EFFICACY AND COMPETENCE ON ENTREPRENEURIAL INTENTIONS WITH COPING AS MEDIATION
Authors: Zulhawati  , Pujiastuti  , Rofiqoh Ifah , Diana Sari Septi
Published: April 2021

Abstract— The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of self-efficacy and competence on the intention toentrepreneurship by coping as a mediating variable. Self-efficacy is the level of confidence in doing the task well,competence is the ability, knowledge / understanding, and attitude needed in carrying out job responsibilities. Copingas a behavioral and cognitive effort in managing internal and external demands is expected to overload and exceedindividual abilities. The sample in this study were Yogyakarta Technological University (UTY) students who weredivided into three groups, namely students who had never received entrepreneurship courses, had already receivedcourses, entrepreneurship, and students who had obtained courses, entrepreneurship who had just joined theEntrepreneurship Development Program. The results of the study showed that self-efficacy, competence and copinginfluenced the desire for entrepreneurship. Self-efficacy and competence have an indirect positive effect onentrepreneurial intentions through coping.
DISCIPLINE ANALYSIS, MOTIVATION AND PERFORMANCE
Authors: Patongai Andi Mayasari , Zulhawati  , Setiawan Bambang Moertono
Published: April 2021

The purpose of this research is to determine wheater discipline, motiation and job performance having high rates on Public Service in MPP Kulon Progo. The respondens are 30 from Samsat Kulon Progo consist of 10 from Satintelkan and 20 from Satlantas. Data use questionnaire with Likert scale for measurement. Queastionnaire consist of 13 for dicipline, 14 for motivation and 10 for job performance. Analysis data use means analysis that compared by normal curve score. This research aims to analyzing the indicators of each dimention with means scales.

The result of the research has evidanced that firmness of disciplines, need for self esteem of motivation and job quantity of job performance have 4.43, 4.47, and 4.70 which highest means, having best category. Justice of diciplines, self actualization of motivation and attitude of job performance have 4.23, 4.25 and 4.53 whisch lowest means, having best category.

The main conclution that can be drawn in this study are disciplines, motivation and job performance officer Polres Kulon Progo in MPP Kulon Progo have been very good for firmsness, self esteem and job quantity also needed enhancement on justice, self actualization and attitude for better public service.
PRODUCT INNOVATION STRATEGY IN MEDIATING THE EFFECT OF ETHICAL BEHAVIOUR AND ETHICAL RESPONSIBILITY AND TRUST ON MARKETING PERFORMANCE
Authors: Lustono  , Wening Nur
Published: April 2021

This study aims to determine: the influence of Ethical Behaviors and Ethical Responsibility and Trust on marketing performance. The effect of Ethical Behaviors and Ethical Responsibility and Trust on product innovation. Effect of Product Innovation on marketing performance. The effect of Ethical Behaviors and Ethical Responsibility and Trust on marketing performance through product innovation.This type of research is quantitative research, with research variables Ethical Behaviors, Ethical Responsibility And Trust, product innovation and marketing performance. The population in this study is consumers of Yamaha N 'Max motorcycle products in Banjarnegara Regency. The sampling method is purposive sampling, based on characteristics or criteria,n and the number of samples is 100 respondents. The data collection method uses a questionnaire. The analysis technique used is multiple linear regression equations with a significance level of 5%.The results shows that Ethical Behaviors have a positive and not significant effect on marketing performance. Ethical Behaviors have a positive and insignificant effect on product innovation. Ethical Responsibility and Trust and product innovation have a positive and significant impact on marketing performance. Product innovation is able to mediate the influence of Ethical Behaviors. Product innovation is able to mediate the influence of Ethical Responsibility and Trust on marketing performance.
Analysis of Human Resouce Placement Based on Ability and Work Skills using the Profile Matching Method
Authors: Sumiyatun  , Faizal Edi , Wasiati Hera
Published: April 2021

Human resource management is closely related to employee performance to provide the best service to companies and steak holders. The right placement is a way to optimize the ability, skills towards good work performance for the workers themselves. The right position will be able to help the company (organization) in achieving its goals. Analysis of decision support systems developed in this research uses the Profile Matching method. Criteria for placement of employee positions based on aspects of personality and aspects of work attitude. The results of this research are an analysis used to rank employee competencies that will occupy employee positions in the public relations and admissions departments.
A A Wind Forecasting Model Using Regression and Genetic Algorithm to Solve Economic Dispatch for Evaluating a Hybrid Power System
Authors: Rahman Haidar , Budi Prasetyo Ridwan
Published: April 2021

In this research, the problem to find an evaluator to determine a location to build the standalone power system can be seen as problem which can be solved with Kernels Regression where, it will receive 2 inputs such as time and wind speed in order to predict the future wind speed. Afterward the obtained predicted wind speed will be converted into potential electrical energy with maximum and minimum energy and we will be using the Genetic Algorithm (GA) to solve the Economic Dispatch (EDC) to see the operational cost when dispatch into the grid. The data was taken from Baron Techno-Park and PLTH Pantai Baru, and will only be using data from the month of September - December since it is the rainy season. Therefore, since significant parameters such as energy per currency will show that operational cost of Baron Techno-Park have the least operational cost then PLTH Pantai Baru, hence the creation of renewable power plants in Baron Techno-Park are suitable and will have a good operational cost justification.

Keywords: Economic Dispatch, Genetic Algorithm, Kernels Regression Standalone Power Plant.
Desain Permainan 3D Puzzle Dengan Bentuk Hewan Khas Kalimantan
Authors: Br Girsang Mildarulia , H Roni
Published: April 2021

Game is a children’s growth and development activities that create a sense of joy and pleasure, also can become a place to channel the feelings that exist in the children. In design this product there are problems that must to be solved like how to make 3D puzzle by bringing the theme of native animals from Borneo that suitable to the standard of terms making Educational Game Tools, with a level of difficulty that is able to be understood by children. 3D puzzle games with native animals from Borneo shape has created with the intention of children can be expected to have skills in problem solving, reasoning, and understanding the pictures or shapes from the puzzle arrangements. The design methodology that used on the product is the methodology that developed by Vinod Goel (1995) which divided into 3 stages such as preliminary design, design development, and final design & development. Results from the design analysis obtained, the authors use laser techniques to simplify the manufacturing process and the materials that has light weight light, resistant to water, also made according to the standard of making product Educational Game Tools in order to make a safe games, that suitable for the age of the children, easily to fit separate pieces together, and follow the children's anthropometric tables based on survey results. The 3D puzzle game of this product chooses 8 types of native animals from Borneo, that namely known as Kucing Merah, Bekantan, Linsang, Beruang Madu, Burung Enggang, Pesut Mahakam, Gajah Kerdil, Lutung Merah. This game also provide the existence of the animal name cards from Borneo
Культурно-историческое значение наследия Иманжусипа
Authors: АЗИ Е , ИМАНЖҮСІП Р , Бекенова А
Published: April 2021

Когда речь идет о «салах» и «сери», ограничиваются лишь разговорами об их певческом, композиторском, борцовском качествах и их пристрастии к прекрасному полу. Но вопрос кажется в другом. Анализируя их жизненный путь, становитесь свидетелем прекрасной жизни, которая заканчивается трагически. Как можно оценить невзгоды судьбы, которые не обошли стороной ни одного из них? Самого Биржан сала, «известного тремжузам», замучили. Любимого  ума. Мади и Иманжусипа в конце концов погубили, сажая за решетку.Если проанализировать историю человечества с самого начала, можно увидеть, что некоторые люди рождаются с необузданным характером и, что их жизнь развивалась иначе, не как у других. Их тоже создал Аллах. Люди, считающие себя умными, считают их беспомощными сумасшедшими. Авторы предполагают, что их особенности заключаются в их особой природе. «Салы» и «Сери» своим разнообразным искусством возвысиликазахскую культуру. Авторы считают, что они внесли свою огромную лепту в продвижение культуры кочевников. В статье рассмотрены размышления на данную тему.
Стратегия разрешения конфликтных ситуаций в студенческой среде
Authors: Калкабаева С , ТАЛХАНБАЕВА З , Калкабаев А
Published: April 2021

В статье подчеркивается важность решения спорных вопросов, с которымисталкиваются студенты и отдельные лица. В результате исследований доказано, что своевременное решение этих проблем является ключевым условием для создания нормальной психологической среды в коллективе. Конфликтные ситуации в студенческой среде формируют негативный эмоциональный фон в коллективе, приводят к дестабилизациинастроения человека. Студент находится в состоянии депрессии, становится замкнутым, не хочет ни с кем разговаривать. Опасность такого эмоционального состояния состоит также в снижении интереса к учебе.В статье оценена способность студентов к гармоничному общению и предотвращению конфликтов в своей среде, исходя из чего разработана стратегия действий студентов по их разрешению. Представлены результаты сравнительного анализа первичных действий студентов в конфликтных ситуациях. Исследование показало, что большинство относительных групп используют переговоры и партнерские отношения как наиболееэффективные методы для выхода из конфликтных ситуаций.
STUDI KOMPARASI PEMODELAN INVERSI 1-D, 2-D, DAN 3-D DATA MAGNETOTELLURIK DI DAERAH PANAS BUMI LOKOP, PROVINSI ACEH
Authors: Wiwid Joni  , Iqbal Takodama
Published: April 2021

Metode magnetotellurik (MT) dapat menggambarkan struktur/zona tahanan jenis rendah di daerah panas bumi yang dapat ditafsirkan sebagai lapisan batuan penudung. Zona-zona ini biasanya digunakan untuk membantu penentuan target wellsite dan memperkirakan potensi/kapasitas sumber daya panas bumi. Dalam pemprosesan data MT, dapat dilakukan dengan pemodelan inversi 1-D, 2-D, dan 3-D untuk menghasilkan model yang realistis dan lebih presisi. Pemodelan Inversi 1-D sangat mudah dilakukan, disamping itu dapat digunakan sebagai jaminan kualitas setiap stasiun data MT yang lebih efektif. Inversi 1-D biasanya dapat menggambarkan karakter geometri dari tahanan jenis secara keseluruhan terhadap lapisan penudung, namun tidak dapat mendeteksi batas bawah atau variasi kedalamannya. Untuk menjawab ketidakpastian tersebut, dapat dilakukan pemodelan inversi 2-D. Namun pemodelan inversi 2-D juga tidak akan dapat berhasil baik, jika mendapatkan kondisi geologi yang kompleks di daerah penyelidikan. Keterbatasan dari pemodelan inversi 1-D dan 2-D tersebut, dapat diatasi dengan melakukan pemodelan inversi 3-D. Perbandingan metode pemodelan ini dilakukan dengan menggunakan data MT di daerah panas bumi Lokop, Provinsi Aceh. Hasil pemodelan 1-D dan 3-D lebih dapat menggambarkan kemungkinan adanya zona lapisan penudung di daerah panas bumi Lokop.
IMPORTÂNCIA DO HÁBITO DE LER
Authors: Da Silva Romilson Alves , Da Silva Francisca Neres Alves
Published: April 2021

Introdução: A importância do hábito de ler; como o professor deve atuar para mostrar aos alunos a importância da leitura na nossa vida, e as escolhas de textos e livros, fazem a diferença no despertar da curiosidade do educando em relação à leitura. Estimular o aluno a ler é dever de todos. Objetivo: Investigar a importância do hábito da leitura, estimulando no aluno o interesse pela leitura de forma significativa e como esta faz parte da vida da sociedade. Material e métodos: Utilizou-se: livros, cadernos, revistas. Procedimentos metodológicos: levantamento bibliográfico; instrumentos de coleta de dados; entrevista semiestruturada; questionário com perguntas abertas; estudo de caso, caráter qualitativo. Resultados: A comunicação está presente na vida dos seres humanos desde os primórdios de sua existência, no entanto com o passar dos tempos, os seres humanos foram evoluindo, criando instrumentos para facilitar essa comunicação. No início apenas alguns sinais e símbolos e, mais tarde, alguns destes se transformaram em letras. Desenvolver projetos de leitura na escola, estimular a leitura, propiciar momentos de leitura na escola, desenvolver estratégias para o hábito da leitura na escola. Conclusão: Pode-se afirmar que a leitura é algo no qual não se pode chegar a uma conclusão final, exata de como ela é, e como cada ser humano se apropria dela. Podemos concluir afinal, que a prática da leitura é fundamental para o desenvolvimento intelectual do ser humano, e que é um dos meios para ser bem-sucedido no mundo moderno.
Lossless Steganography on Orthogonal Vector for 3D H.264 with Limited Distortion Diffusion
Authors: Zhao Juan , Li Zhitang
Published: April 2021

In order to improve the undetectability, a lossless algorithm based on orthogonal vectors with limited distortion diffusion for 3D H.264 video is proposed in this paper. Inter-view distortion drift is avoided by embedding data into frames, which do not predict other views. Three conditions and pairs of coefficients are proposed to prevent intra-frame distortion diffusion. Several quantized discrete cosine transform coefficients are chosen from an embeddable luminance 4×4 block to construct a carrier vector, which is modified by an offset vector. When the carrier vector and the offset vector are orthogonal or near to be orthogonal, a data bit can be hidden. Experimental results indicate that the method is effective by enhancing peak signal-to-noise ratio with 7.5dB and reducing the Kullback-Leibler divergence with 0.07 at least. More than 1.7×1015 ways could be utilized for constructing the vectors, so it is more difficult for others to steal data.
Managing the Complexity of Climate Change
Authors: Turnbull Shann
Published: April 2021

This paper indicates how the knowledge of complex systems can be put into practice to counter climate change. A contribution of the paper is to show how individual behaviour, institutional analysis, political science and management can be grounded and integrated into the complexity of natural systems to introduce mutual sustainability. Bytes are used as the unit of analysis to explain how nature governs complexity on a more reliable and comprehensive basis than can be achieved by humans using markets and hierarchies. Tax incentives are described to increase revenues while encouraging organisations to adopt elements of ecological governance found in nature and in some social organisations identified by Ostrom and the author. Ecological corporations provide benefits for all stakeholders. This makes them a common good to promote global common goods like enriching democracy from the bottom up while countering: climate change, pollution, and inequalities in power, wealth and income.