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Examination of Water Literacy Levels Secondary School Students in Terms of Different Variables
Authors: ERBAŞ Sadettin , KILIÇOĞLU Gökçe , AKSOY Bülent
Published: March 2023

The aim of this research is to examine the water literacy levels of secondary school students in Turkey in terms of different factories. The research is designed within the survey model. The sampling of the research consists of 408 secondary school students enrolled in schools in Turkish cities of Istanbul, Ankara, Trabzon, Kutahya, and Yozgat. Data is collected via 3 sub-dimensional water literacy scale developed by Sözcü and Türker, (2020a) as well as personal information sheet developed to determine water literacy levels of secondary school students. As a result of the research, when the scores of the secondary school students from the sub-dimensions of the water literacy scale were evaluated, it was found that the gender variable did not make a significant difference on the water literacy, but there was a significant difference in terms of the class level variable, advantaging class 5 and 6. There was a significant difference in the parent education variable, disadvantaging illiterate parents. Likewise, the significant difference was in favour of those with lower family income in the family income variable; in advantage of internet users in internet usage variable; in advantage of city dweller students for the sub-dimension of water conservation in the variable of the settlement they live in; in advantage of villager students for the sub-dimension of water sensitivity; in advantage of those who had less time to be in nature for the sub-dimension of water sensitivity in the variable of being in the natural environment. Water literacy can be added to environmental issues in order to make students gain water literacy in the primary education program.
Commentary on the Thermodynamics of a Super-alloy System (AlNi-Cr) Using the Thermocalc Databases
Authors: Akanbi Olatunde David
Published: March 2023

The present study aims to comprehend the thermodynamics of the Al-Ni-Cr superalloy system utilizing the latest Thermocalc 2022b databases. Thermocalc is a software that has a large database which has become vast over the years. The thermodynamic behavior and stability of the system were examined under varying conditions, including temperature and composition. The findings of this study provide crucial insight into the phase behavior and stability of the Al-Ni-Cr superalloy system, which can inform the optimization of its properties and performance for various industrial applications, compared to previous studies and research. The results of this study contribute to a deeper understanding of the thermodynamics of superalloy systems and can be of great benefit to the materials science and engineering communities. The databases used for the binary systems were NIDEMO v2.0 (Nickel Demo database v2.0, including Ni, Cr, and Al - a subset of TCNI) and TCBIN V1.1 (TC Binary Solutions Database, Version 1.0), while for the ternary systems, NIDEMO V2.0 and PURE 5SGTE V5.1 (Pure Elements - Unary Database, Scientific Group Thermodata Europe) were used. The results here demonstrate the great benefits of studying the thermodynamics of this alloy through available database systems and comparing the results with experimental studies.
Pelatihan Penelitian Tindakan Kelas bagi Alumni Pendidikan Biologi Sebagai Upaya Peningkatan Kompetensi Profesional Guru
Authors: Yusnaeni Yusnaeni , Ardan Andam, S. , Tokan Moses. K. , Lika Angela, G. , Imaculata Mbing. M. , Nikmah Nikmah , Taek Paulus , Santrum Mario. J. , Sudirman Sudirman
Published: March 2023

Kualitas guru menjadi suatu masalah yang dihadapi dalam dunia pendidikan. Guru berkualitas dapat dicapai manakala profesionalisme guru terbentuk. Guru yang profesional adalah guru yang memiliki sejumlah kompetensi yakni kompetensi: pedagogik, kepribadian, sosial, dan professional. Salah satu cara untuk meningkatkan kualitas guru adalah memastikan bahwa guru melakulan refleksi dan melakukan perbaikan yang berkelanjutan melalui pelatihan penelitian tindakan kelas. Pengabdian ini bertujuan memperdalam pengetahuan dan penghayatan calon guru tentang cara berfikir dan bekerja secara kolaboratif dalam menyelesaikan permasalahan di kelas dan melatih keterampilan dalam melakukan penelitian tindakan kelas. Kegiatan dilaksanakan dengan pendekatan Participatory Learning and Action (PLA) dan Community Empowerment (CE) dengan menggunakan metode penyuluhan (ceramah dan diskusi), praktik, dan pendampingan. Hasil kegiatan pelaksanaan pengabdian menunjukkan respon yang sangat antusias bagi alumni calon guru dimana mereka menghendaki agar kegiatan semacam ini rutin untuk dilakukan dan kalau boleh dalam cakupan yang lebih besar. Dari hasil analisis hasil pre test terungkap bahwa pengetahuan Alumni tentang PTK belum utuh dan masih campur baur dengan jenis penelitian quasi eksperimen, Disisi lain juga terungkap bahwa pengetahuan tentang instrument dan observer dalam PTK masih minim. Setelah diberi penjelasan secara detail oleh 5 pemateri barulah mereka memahaminya, dimana hampir 100% peserta sudah dengan benar menjawab pertanyaan seputar PTK.

Kata Kunci: Profesional, Kompetensi, Penelitian Tindakan Kelas
Peningkatan Kemampuan Akuntansi Yayasan di Yayasan Gemilang Indonesia
Authors: Anggraini Sari , Palupi Ade , Jumansyah Jumansyah
Published: March 2023

Yayasan Gemilang Indonesia adalah lembaga nirlaba yang didirikan untuk menanggulangi banyaknya anak-anak yang tidak bersekolah karena terbelenggu oleh kemiskinan. Berdasarkan pengamatan yang telah dilakukan di Yayasan Gemilang Indonesia, latar belakang pengelola yayasan tidak ada yang berbasis akuntansi. Oleh karena itu, laporan keuangan yang mereka hasilkan hanyalah laoporan sederhana seperti Laporan Kas Masuk dan Kas Keluar. Seiring dengan berkembangnya penyumbang dana pada Yayasan tersebut, kebutuhan akan pencatatan akuntansi yang baik dan benar semakin meningkat. Kegiatan abdimas ini mengarah pada peningkatan pemahaman akuntansi yayasan. Ilmu pengetahuan akuntansi yayasan tersebut benar-benar diterapkan pada pencatatan transaksi keuangan Yayasan Gemilang Indonesia. Peningkatan kemampuan ini ditambah dengan adanya pelatihan software akuntansi yang mempermudah pekerjaan pengelola yayasan dalam pencatatan transaksi dan pelaporan keuangan.
Pemasaran Digital pada Produk Usaha Mikro Kecil dan Menengah (UMKM) Een Craft di Kecamatan Tambun Selatan
Authors: Mutaufiq Ali , Hadiana Chandra Dwi , Mustofa Muhamad Apep , Sabaruddin Rasfiuddin
Published: March 2023

Pemasaran Digital merupakan salah satu penunjang untuk memasarkan produk yang dijual pada masa modern. Pemasaran digital merupakan kegiatan pemasaran atau promosi suatu merek atau brand produk atau jasa yang dilakukan melalui media digital. Tujuan pemasaran ini adalah menjangkau sebanyak- banyaknya pelanggan dengan cara yang efisien, relevan, dan efisien membantu para pelaku UKM untuk mengembangkan usahanya. Metode yang dilakukan dalam kegiatan ini menggunakan wawancara secara langsung berdasarkan hasil observasi di  UMKM Een Craft di Bekasi. Adapun hasil yang diperoleh adalah bahwa pemilik telah melakukan pemasaran digital melalui iklan di media social, akan tetapi belum maksimal, diantaranya : 1. Pemilik hanya memasarkan di social media instagram saja, 2. pemilik kurang berinovasi dalam pembuatan konten di instagram, 3. Pemilik jarang memposting produk nya di instagram. Selain itu, Een craft harus terus melakukan promosi melaui media sosial sebagai bentuk strategi untuk mengembangkan UKM Een Craft.
The Impact of Public and Private Investment on Economic Growth of Pakistan
Authors: Bhutto Mehwish , Shaikh Erum Khushnood Zahid , Shah Parveen
Published: March 2023

However, Investment explained as the basic tool for increasing the economic growth of any nation, and further it stands for enhancing the capital stock of country; and also numbered as the basic component of the economic growth because sustainable economic growth uttered an impossible without increasing investment. Specifically, investment consisted of two types including the first private investment and second public investment whereas both investments comprised of their marginal productivity. The purpose of this research aimed to evaluate the influence of the private and public investment on GDP growth rate with the special reference to Pakistan. For this research, the annual time series data employed to cover the period from 1975 to 2018. According to stationary test of data the OLS used for estimation because all variables counted as the stationary at level. Both investments narrated as an important for increasing economic growth in country. The findings proved that both investment (i.e., private & public) have significantly positive influence on economic growth of Pakistan. The research study proposed that the both kinds of investment should be complementary not substitute to each other.
Challenges to Constitutional Identity of Gilgit-Baltistan
Authors: Alam Najeeb , Sajjad Ammar Hassan , Kainat Nashrah
Published: March 2023

Humans as social beings tend to form and identify as groups on ethnic, geographic, religious, ideological, linguistic basis, etc. Once such a group identity is formed, those who identify also demand recognition, sometimes for the purpose of prestige and other times for the sake of political representation. Identity in the modern world, premised on the principles of democracy and freedom, is considered a basic human right. Pakistan is also one such state that recognizes people’s right to association. However, in Pakistan, Gilgit-Baltistan probably is athe only tract of land in comity of nations that, unlike secessionist movements across the globe, has continued to struggle for complete integration with the state of Pakistan. Yet tThe denial of political identity continues even after more than 70 75 years. This study will undertakes a chronological examination of major events and reasons that led to political identity crisis of GB. Federalism as a conflict resolution theory will be, thus, utilized in this study to make a case for G-B’s valid concerns. Henceforth, the political conundrum of Gilgit-Baltistan should reach clarity as further lingering of the conflict will exacerbate into intractable conflictthe overall situation.
MENINGKATAN HASIL BELAJAR SISWA PADA POKOK BAHASAN PENGUKURAN DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN ALAT PERAGA TANGGA SATUAN DI KELAS IV MI NURUL HUDA JOGOTRUNAN LUMAJANG
Authors: CAHYANINGSIH NURHIDAYATI
Published: March 2023

This research background is due to the low student learning outcomes, most students are not diligent in participating in learning activities, students are less tenacious in dealing with difficulties in working on questions, lack of interest and sharpness of student attention which can be seen from the lack of enthusiasm of most students in participating in learning so that the value is less than KKM . For this reason, it is necessary to have teaching aids to facilitate students in solving measurement problems. Based on preliminary research on learning mathematics, especially in the material Measurement (Length and Weight Measurement Units). Of the 20 children, there were 8 students whose scores were less than the KKM. The reason is the low level of mastery of the material and less varied learning strategies so that students feel bored. The research was carried out in 2 cycles in which each cycle was evaluated to determine learning completeness. The results of the research in Cycle I was carried out on Wednesday, 10 October 2020, the percentage of completeness was 60%, while in Cycle II it was carried out on Tuesday, 23 October 2020 using the unit ladder teaching aid and the learning method, namely by group discussion so that children more easily understand the use props, learning completeness reached 85%. Thus, learning measurements using the unit ladder props can improve student learning outcomes in class IV MI Nurul Huda Jogotrunan Lumajang
ABSTRAKPenelitian ini berlatarbelakang karena masih rendahnya hasil belajar siswa, sebagian besar siswa kurang tekun dalam mengikuti kegiatan pembelajaran, siswa kurang ulet dalam menghadapi kesulitan mengerjakan soal ,kurangnya minat dan ketajaman perhatian siswa yang terlihat dari kurang semangatnya sebagian besar siswa dalam mengikuti pembelajaran sehingga nilai kurang dari KKM . Untuk itu perlu adanya media alat peraga untuk mempermudah siswa dalam menyelesaikan soal pengukuran. Berdasarkan penelitian awal pada pembelajaran matematika, khususnya pada materi Pengukuran (satuan Ukur Panjang dan Berat) Dari 20 anak ada 8 siswa yang nilainya kurang dari KKM. Penyebabnya adalah rendahnya tingkat penguasaan terhadap materi dan strategi pembelajaran yang kurang bervariatif sehingga siswa merasa bosan. Penelitian dilaksanakan dalam 2 siklus yang setiap siklusnya diadakan evaluasi untuk mengetahui ketuntasan belajar. Hasil penelitian Pada Siklus I dilaksanakan hari Rabu, 10 Oktober 2020, Persentase ketuntasan adalah 60 %, sedangkan pada Siklus II dilaksanakan pada hari Selasa, 23 Oktober 2020 dengan menggunakan alat peraga tangga satuan dan metode pembelajaran yaitu dengan diskusi kelompok sehingga anak lebih mudah memahami penggunaan alat peraga, ketuntasan belajar mencapai 85 %. Dengan demikian, pembelajaran pengukuran dengan menggunakan alat peraga tangga satuan dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa pada kelas IV MI Nurul Huda Jogotrunan Lumajang.
North Atlantic patterns of primary production and phenology in two Earth System Models
Authors: Hieronymus Jenny , Hieronymus Magnus , Gröger Matthias , Schwinger Jörg , Bernadello Raffaele , Tourigny Etienne , Sicardi Valentina , Ruvalcaba Baroni Itzel , Wyser Klaus
Published: March 2023

Abstract. Uniquely long datasets, spanning 1750–2100, of daily output from two fully coupled CMIP6 Earth System Models, EC-Earth3-CC and NorESM2-LM, have been used to investigate the historical and future (under SSP5-8.5 scenario) evolution of marine net primary production and its phenology in a North Atlantic region (30–60° N). We compared the data to estimates of net primary production (NPP) derived from the CAFE satellite data and found significant differences between the Earth System Model simulations and the CAFE model. The low spatial resolution of the earth system models can explain much of such difference. However, the two models well represent both the magnitude of NPP and the seasonal cycles. The daily output made it possible to detect change points in peak NPP. Two major change points in peak NPP, of an amplitude not present in the PI-Control or the historical simulation, were detected in both Earth System Models in the first decade of the 21st century. The results clearly indicate a shift towards an earlier peak NPP with a clear inflection point in the beginning of the 21st century, at the end of the historical simulation. The early timing of the detected shifts in both models suggests that similar shifts could already have been initiated or start in the near future. This highlights the need for long term monitoring campaigns in the North Atlantic.
Rain-on-snow response to a warmer Pyrenees
Authors: Bonsoms Josep , López-Moreno Juan Ignacio , Alonso-González Esteban , Deschamps-Berger César , Oliva Marc
Published: March 2023

Abstract. Climate warming is changing the magnitude, timing, and spatial patterns of mountain snowpacks. A warmer atmosphere may also lead to precipitation phase shifts, with decreased snowfall fraction (Sf). The combination of Sf and snowpack decreases directly affects the frequency and intensity of rain-on-snow (ROS) events, a common cause of flash-flood events in snow dominated regions. In this work we examine the ROS patterns and sensitivity to temperature and precipitation change (delta-change) in the Pyrenees using a physical-based snow model forced with reanalysis climate data perturbed following 21st century climate projections for this mountain range. ROS patterns are characteritzed by their frequency, rainfall quantity and snow ablation. The highest ROS fr for the baseline climate period (1980–2019) are found in South-West high-elevations sectors of the Pyrenees (17 days/year). Maximum ROS rain is detected in South-East mid-elevations areas (45 mm/day, autumn), whereas the highest ROS ablation is found in North-West high-elevations zones (−10 cm/day, summer). When air temperature is increased from 1 ºC to 4 ºC, ROS rain and frequency increase at a constant rate during winter and early spring for all elevation zones. For the rest of the seasons, non-linear responses of the ROS frequency and ablation to warming are found. Overall, ROS frequency decreases in the shoulders of the season across eastern low-elevated zones due to snow cover depletion. However, ROS increases in cold, high-elevated zones where long-lasting snow cover exists until late spring. Similarly, warming triggers fast ROS ablation (+10 % per ºC) during the coldest months of the season, high-elevations, and northern sectors where the deepest snow depths are found. On the contrary, slow, and non-changes in ROS ablation are expected for warm and marginal snowpacks. These results highlight the different ROS responses to warming across the mountain range, suggest similar ROS sensitivities in near mid-latitude zones, and will help anticipate future ROS impacts in hydrological, environmental, and socioeconomic mountain systems.
Influence of Micro-Blowing Technique Hole Parameters on Drag Reduction of Civil Aircraft Engine Nacelle: A Computational Study
Authors: Mutekwa Macdonald , Al Arafa Mushfiq , Chen Zhaolin
Published: March 2023

The numerical parametric analysis conducted to analyze the impact of micro-blowing technique (MBT) hole-parameters are quite few at the present stage. The main aim of this research paper is to analyze the effect of micro blowing flow rate and its different hole-parameters on the skin friction drag reduction of an aircraft engine nacelle operating at cruise conditions. The primary tasks are focused to understand the behavior of the flow characteristics at the vicinity of the micro-porous holes by means of different types of MBT configurations. The interaction between main-stream flow and the micro-channel flow is numerically solved by using the Reynolds average Navier-Stokes equation and the k-omega SST is used to model the turbulent flow at the vicinity of the wall region. The hole-pattern is kept aligned in a single-row channel and the shape of the hole cross-section is kept straight to obtain an overall simplicity of the simulation model. The influences of the micro blowing technique are quite clearly seen from the simulation results, as there is a significant reduction in the velocity gradient between the solid engine nacelle surface and all the MBT configurations. The porous engine nacelle surface with zero blowing velocity is capable to reduce the skin friction drag by 7.045 % than of its solid surface, implying that the presence of the micro-porous holes possesses low effective surface roughness, and it is an effective method to manipulate the turbulent boundary layer. The optimum skin friction drag reduction is observed when the geometrical characteristics of the holes possess small diameter and high aspect ratio.
Radiomorfometric Analysis of Dental and Trabeculae Bone Changes in Bruxism Patients
Authors: BÜYÜK Cansu , ARSAN Belde
Published: March 2023

Purpose: The aim of the study is to analyze the changes detected in panoramic radiographs due to bruxism with qualitative and quantitative scales.
Materials & Methods: 173 panoramic radiographs of 93 healthy and 80 bruxist individuals were included. Maxillary and mandibular teeth were classified as anterior and posterior on radiographs; loss of the lamina dura (LD), widening of the periodontal ligament (PDL) space, attrition, presence of pulp stones, and pulpal sclerosis were scored. Fractal dimension (FD) analyses were calculated in 10 regions of interest (ROI) including bilateral condylar region, gonial region, ramus, apical areas between the 1st molar -2nd premolar, and the 1st premolar and the canine. Data were analyzed with descriptive statistics, Kolmogorov–Smirnov, independent sample t-test, Kruskal–Wallis, and Spearman correlation tests.
Results: 98 women and 75 men were included. There was no statistically significant difference between the genders (p>0.05). The incidence of LD loss, widening of the PDL space, attrition, and pulpal sclerosis was significantly higher in bruxist patients than in the control group (p<0.001). The incidence of widening of the PDL space (p=0.004), pulpal sclerosis (p<0.001), and the presence of pulp stones (p<0.001) were significantly higher in the posterior regions. The mean FD of the condyle was 1.18 ±0.16 in the healthy group and 1.20 ±0.11 in the bruxist group.
Conclusion: The incidence of LD loss, widening of the PDL space, attrition, and pulpal sclerosis is higher in bruxists. FD didn’t demonstrate significant differences in the mandibular trabecular structures of bruxist and healthy individuals.
Evaluation of (Wet) and (Dry) Mediastinal Chest Drainage in Minimally Invasive and Conventional Cardiac Surgery
Authors:   GVM Care & Research, Cardiac Surgery, Anthea Hospital, Bari, Italy, Condello Ignazio , Nasso Giuseppe ,   GVM Care & Research, Cardiac Surgery, Anthea Hospital, Bari, Italy, Fiore Flavio ,   GVM Care & Research, Cardiac Surgery, Anthea Hospital, Bari, Italy, Speziale Giuseppe ,   GVM Care & Research, Cardiac Surgery, Anthea Hospital, Bari, Italy
Published: March 2023

Background: Drainage of fluid and evacuation of air from the pericardial and pleural spaces after cardiothoracic surgery is necessary to prevent effusion, tamponade, and pneumothorax, and also to detect hemorrhage. For this purpose, negative-pressure drains are placed in the mediastinum and pleural cavities. We compared the efficacy and safety of two systems wet and dry drainage for the management and monitoring of negative pressure and anti-reflux valve safety systems, to promote healing of the pleural and pericardial cavities. Methods: Two devices for mediastinal chest drainage [Venice PAS (Wet) and Rome PAS (Dry); both Eurosets SRL, Medolla, Italy] were evaluated in terms of safety, efficacy and clinical outcomes in a cohort of 60 patients who underwent elective cardiac surgery procedures. The patients were divided into a minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS) group [n=30; mitral valve surgery (MVS) by right anterolateral mini-thoracotomy] and a conventional cardiac surgery (CCS) group [n=30; coronary arterial bypass grafting (CABG) in full sternotomy] at a single institution (Anthea Hospital GVM Care & Research, Bari, Italy). Results: Negative pressure was managed with a target value of -20 cmH2O measured in the chest tube and was related to the device: deviation of ± 1 cmH2O for the Venice PAS (Wet) and 0 cmH2O for the Rome PAS (Dry) in the MICS group; deviation of 1 ± 0.8 cmH2O for the Venice PAS (Wet) and 0.8±0.2 cmH2O for the Rome PAS (Dry) in the CCS group. A constant volumetric air leak meter (VALM) value and the absence of air-leak bubbling were correlated with the absence of air in the pleural cavity and complete pulmonary re-expansion to restore normal respiratory dynamics in the MICS group for both models of chest drainage. The maximum total pericardial blood drained was 1104 ± 302 ml with Venice PAS (Wet) and 1530 ± 230 with Rome PAS (Dry) in the CCS group. There were no reports of cardiac tamponade in either group. Conclusions: The two mediastinal chest drainage devices [Venice PAS (Wet) and Rome PAS (Dry)] in this study were effective, accurate for measuring the applied negative pressure, and safe in their application after cardiac surgery procedures via minimally invasive and conventional approaches for blood and liquid drainage, prevention of cardiac tamponade, and restoration of normal respiratory dynamics after surgical pneumothorax. Both systems are equipped with anti-reflux valves to prevent air and blood from entering the drainage, and no adverse events were reported.
Experimental models of atopic dermatitis for preclinical researches
Authors: Antonova S. B. , Ufimtseva M. A. , Makeev O. G. , Nikolaeva K. I. , Mylnikova E. S.
Published: March 2023

Introduction. The development of new methods and technologies for the treatment of atopic dermatitis (AtD) is an urgent medical task due to the growing incidence of the disease, increasing frequency of severe, continuously relapsing forms of dermatosis resistant to both external and systemic therapy. Appropriate experimental models of laboratory animals are needed to test new methods of AtD treatment. The purpose of the study is to describe the technologies of creating experimental models for AtD in laboratory animals to conduct preclinical studies to evaluate the effectiveness of AtD therapy, based on foreign and domestic literature data. Materials and methods. A search in the bibliographic databases PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, scientific electronic library Elibrary was conducted, 58 sources were selected for the literary review. Search keywords: atopic dermatitis, animal models, mouse models, preclinical studies. Results and discussion. Mouse models are mainly used to reproduce AtD. Experimental mouse models of AtD can be divided into three groups: mice that spontaneously develop skin lesions similar to AtD; models using transgenic mice that either overexpress selective molecules or lack them; models induced cutaneous application of sensitizers. Typically, these models mimic various aspects of human AtD pathophysiology, such as defects in the skin barrier, Th2 predominance, with additional activation of Th1 and Th22 and, in some populations, Th17 immune response. Conclusion. Of the technologies for creating experimental models of AtD in laboratory animals, those with genetic predisposition and allergen-induced models are the closest to human AtD.
Assessment of the immune status of women after ablative fractional laser photothermolysis procedure for the correct of involutional facial skin changes
Authors: Kuznetsova E. K. , Mezentseva E. A. , Kudrevich Y. V. , Dolgushin I. I. , Ziganshin O. R. , Nikushkina K. V.
Published: March 2023

Introduction. Ablative fractional laser photothermolysis (A-FLPh), used for rejuvenation of aging skin, is based on its controlled damage. Factors of the immune system are involved in the reparative regeneration processes triggered, which, in turn, is also subject to age-related remodeling or immunostaining. The aim of the work was to evaluate in dynamics the response of the immune system to the A-FLPh procedure performed for correction of age-associated facial skin changes. Materials and methods. The study included 25 women aged 42 to 55 years who underwent A-FLPh treatment of facial skin with an Erbium laser. The number of leukocytes, monocytes, neutrophils, lymphocytes, T-lymphocytes, T-helpers, cytotoxic T-cells, regulatory T-cells, NKT-lymphocytes, NK-lymphocytes were counted in the peripheral blood before, on the 8th and 24th after the procedure. We studied phagocytic function of neutrophils and monocytes, NBT-reducing and lysosomal activity of neutrophils; determined the amount of IgA, IgM, IgG, IL-4, IL-6, IL-8, IL-10, circulating immune complexes (CIC). Results. On the 8th day after A-FLPh, the number of neutrophils, neutrophils and monocytes phagocytosis, the number of lymphocytes, regulatory T-cells, IL-6 and IL-8 levels significantly increased; in parallel, the number of CD11b+ NK-lymphocytes, CD11b+ NKT-lymphocytes, IgA, IgG, IL-10 concentrations decreased. On the 24th day, quantitative functional indices of neutrophils, total number of lymphocytes, concentrations of IgA and IgG had no reliable difference from pre-procedure values, phagocytic parameters of monocytes, number of regulatory T-cells, IL-6 and IL-8 levels remained significantly higher, while the number of CD11b+ NK-lymphocytes, CD11b+ NKT-lymphocytes and IL-10, on the contrary, significantly lower than the initial level. Discussion. The revealed changes of systemic immunity indices after A-FLPh testify to both direct and regulatory-modulatory influence of immune factors on skin repair and remodeling after laser damage. Conclusion. The A-FLPh procedure induces a response from both cellular and humoral factors of the immune system, predominantly innate immunity.
Effect of fluoroquinolones on the cardiovascular system of laboratory rabbits
Authors: Izmozherova N. V. , Bakhtin V. M. , Yakovleva A. A. , Bashindzhagyan M. A. , Makarov E. A. , Kabanova K. A.
Published: March 2023

Introduction. The use of fluoroquinolones is associated with prolongation of the QT interval on the cardiogram and increased risk of ventricular tachycardia. To study the mechanism of the cardiotoxic effect of fluoroquinolones and to develop methods of its prevention it is necessary to create models on laboratory animals. The aim of the work was to analyze the effect of fluoroquinolones on the electrocardiographic parameters of laboratory rabbits. Materials and methods. 20 rabbits were divided into 3 groups: 6 animals were control, 7 animals received ciprofloxacin 150 mg/kg for 14 days orally, 7 animals received levofloxacin 150 mg/kg for 14 days orally. Electrocardiography was performed before and after 14 days of drug exposure. P wave width, PQ interval, QRS complex, QT interval, corrected QT (QTc), RR interval were analyzed. Data are presented as median and interquartile range. Results. Rabbits treated with ciprofloxacin showed a prolongation of the QTc interval compared with controls (QTc according to Bazett 306.2 (285.8; 319.8) versus 271.1 (255.2; 285.8) ms, p = 0.022; QTc according to Frederick 241.4 (225.3; 245.5) ms versus 219.1 (201.1; 225.3) ms, p = 0.022), as well as P wave shortening during the experiment (from 55.0 (50 .0; 70.0) ms to 40.0 (35.0; 50.0) ms, p = 0.027). Discussion. Observed electrocardiographic changes indicate the ability of ciprofloxacin to accelerate atrial conduction, slow down ventricular myocardium repolarization and increase the risk of arrhythmias. Conclusions. Oral ciprofloxacin administration at a dose of 150 mg/kg/day for 14 days simulates cardiotoxic effect in laboratory rabbits.
Criss-cross heart: a clinical case of a rare congenital heart defect in a newborn
Authors: Starkov V. Yu. , Shestak E. V.
Published: March 2023

Introduction. Criss-cross syndrome is a rare congenital heart disease with an incidence of 8 cases per 1 million newborns. The purpose of the work is to demonstrate a rare CHD, a criss-cross heart diagnosed postnatally. The purpose of the work was to demonstrate a rare CHD, a criss-cross heart diagnosed postnatally. Materials and methods. A clinical observation of a newborn child with a rare congenital heart defect is presented. Medical documents with the results of clinical examination (physical examination) and instrumental examinations (X-ray examination, echocardiography, computed tomography) were used for analysis. Results. A child with a rare congenital heart defect (CHD) – criss-cross heart with discordant atrioventricular connections, transposition of the great vessels and preductal aortic coarctation was monitored from the time of delivery until surgical treatment. This malformation was diagnosed postnatally, based on the characteristic clinical symptoms of the detailed segmental analysis of the ultrasound picture of the heart, which is presented as illustrations. Timely diagnosis allowed the choice of adequate medication and surgical tactics of treatment, and the diagnosis was confirmed by computed tomography. Discussion. It is important for the clinician to remember that rare congenital heart diseases cannot always be diagnosed antenatally, and with the results of screening indicating the presence of more common malformations, the real postnatal heart picture may differ significantly. An additional difficulty is the differential diagnosis of the described malformation due to the rare anomalous mutual arrangement of the anatomical structures. Conclusion. Detailed segmental analysis during echocardiography immediately after birth reveals the main diagnostic marker of criss-cross syndrome – inability to simultaneously visualize all four heart chambers and both atrioventricular valves from a four-chamber position.
The contribution of cargo loading and discharging time to the loss and gain of coal: Empirical evidence from Indonesian ports
Authors: Ricardianto Prasadja , Thamrin Andrees Son, Muhammad , Priyanto Edi , Nurdin Moch , Kuncoro Yahya , Solikina Solikina , Saptana Saptana , Febriyanti Febriyanti , Endri Endri
Published: March 2023

This research aimed to know both the direct and indirect contribution of cargo loading and discharging time to the Loss and gain of coal mediated by load quantity. The process of data collecting was done through secondary data taken from the loading port of Jetty in Samarinda Port and the discharging port of Muara Berau, East Kalimantan. During 2020, there was an average loss of coal cargo of as much as 56 percent. This was caused by the long waiting discharge time during the loading and discharging. Another problem was the long waiting discharge time, as many Mother Vessels, tugboats, and barges entered the Jetty port and made a density there. The research method used path analysis with the loading-discharging unit as the source of secondary data on the determining factors of load quantity and the Loss and gain of coal cargo. This research indicated that one of the dominant factors was waiting discharge time, as a problem frequently occurred when vessels would berth in the port for discharging activities. The key finding was the necessity for the competent party to pay special attention to the factors contributing to vessels’ waiting discharge time in the port by providing services as maximally as possible through human resources improvement in the form of training.
The effect of strategic intelligence, effective decision-making and strategic flexibility on logistics performance
Authors: Hamour Husam Mahmmud Jamil Abu , ALensou Jasser Abedelrazzaq Yacoub , Abuzaid Ahmad Nasser , Alheet Ahmad Fathi , Madadha Saif-aldeen Marwan , Al-Zaqeba Murad Ali Ahmad
Published: March 2023

This paper aims to investigate the impact of strategic intelligence on strategic flexibility, in addition, to identify the effective decision-making on Logistics Performance. Nevertheless, partial least squares (Smart -PLS- 4.0.8.7) are used to examine the hypotheses, the results indicate that strategic intelligence (organized thinking, strategic vision, foresight, partnership, and motivation) significantly affect Strategic flexibility. In addition, effective decision-making mediates the effect of strategic intelligence and strategic flexibility towards the performance of logistics companies. Moreover, the influence of effective decision-making on logistics performance is therefore clear and significant towards logistics performance. However, the study supports managers in enhancing sustainability practices in logistics organizations while also offering policy guidance to decision-makers.
The role of cultural capital in improving the financial performance of village credit institutions
Authors: Mantra Ida Bagus Rai Dharmawijaya , Wiksuana I Gusti Bagus , Ramantha I Wayan , Wiagustini Ni Luh Putu
Published: March 2023

The Village Credit Institution (LPD) is an organization of micro finance which is in the scope of Balinese traditional villages. More specifically, LPDs whose members are indigenous people are very strong with a culture that grows and develops in society, so that activities in achieving organizational goals can be achieved through collaboration of cultural capital. The desired achievement describes organizational structure, cultural capital, and credit risk in improving financial performance which places cultural capital as a moderating variable in LPD in Bali. Quantitative methods are used in this study, namely selecting specific cases on the structure of the role of cultural capital for the organization. Quantitative data processing using SEM-PLS, the number of samples includes 100 respondents obtained through a questionnaire. The results of this study indicate that cultural capital plays an important role in LPD activities, especially related to organizational structure, credit risk, efficiency, and financial performance. Even though in a pandemic condition, the LPD spends to provide massive assistance, this proves that the LPD is a hybrid organization which also emphasizes a social perspective with an emphasis on wisdom. Novelty raised in this research is the emergence of collaboration patterns between LPDs and customers in the framework of common interests. This research has implications for LPD as a reference for positive perspectives on the role of cultural capital on organizational dynamics. Furthermore, this research can provide input to local governments that local regulations are needed that can assess social activities carried out by LPDs.
A study on the location of emergency supplies reserve center in Guangxi for tropical cyclone disasters
Authors: Yue Guoyou , Panichakarn Boonsub
Published: March 2023

On average, Guangxi experiences 2 severe tropical cyclone disasters yearly. A large number of disaster victims need governments at all levels to raise enough emergency supplies to carry out effective relief. However, there is no proper reserve center for tropical cyclone disaster storage and collection of emergency supplies in Guangxi, so it is urgent to choose a suitable location to build the Guangxi tropical cyclone disaster emergency supplies reserve center. The data of 16 severe tropical cyclone disasters and rescues in Guangxi from 2014 to 2021 were collected. An optimal location model of the emergency supplies reserve center for tropical cyclone disasters in Guangxi was established using the improved center of gravity method based on GIS. After four iterations of calculation, the longitude and latitude coordinate S5(108.64, 21.98) were used as a suitable site to construct the Guangxi Tropical Cyclone Disaster Emergency Supplies Reserve Center to ensure the fastest and lowest cost delivery of emergency supplies to the disaster areas in Guangxi. According to the map of Tiandi, the actual place corresponding to this coordinate is near Liuwu Village next to Qinzhou East Railway Station, Qinnan District, Qinzhou, Guangxi. This location coordinate S5 can provide a reference for the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region government to select a suitable address to construct the Guangxi Tropical Cyclone Disaster Emergency Supplies Reserve Center. The improved center of gravity location model based on GIS can also provide a reference for other provinces or cities to carry out emergency supplies reserve center locations.
Penguatan Cinta Damai Melalui Moderasi Beragama Dalam Perspektif Heterogenitas Berbasis Kearifan Lokal Di Palangka Raya
Authors: SUPRAYITNO  , Triyani
Published: March 2023

Devotion with the theme of strengthening peace-loving characters through religious moderation based on local wisdom is very important to implement, especially for junior high school students. In this service activity, peace-loving is emphasized on anti-bullying socialization which is integrated with fun games and making flyers that contain religious moderation. The result of this community service activity is that quantitatively the enthusiasm of students participating in community service activities is very good. It is hoped that the socialization activities regarding peace-loving, especially anti-bullying, are truly understood by students and implemented at a practical level. In addition, students are able to apply an attitude of religious moderation to strengthen the character of peace-loving. By strengthening the character of peace-loving through religious moderation, there will be no more bullying that occurs in schools, especially bullying that comes from an ethnic background.
Advancing child sexual abuse investigations using biometrics and social network analysis
Authors: Brewer Russell , Westlake Bryce , Swearingen Thomas , Patterson Stephen , Bright David , Ross Arun , Logos Katie , Michalski Dana
Published: March 2023

This paper demonstrates how biometric features can be extracted from people in child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and examined using social network analysis to reveal important patterns across seized media files. Using an automated software system previously developed by the research team (the Biometric Analyser and Network Extractor), we extract, match and plot multiple biometric attributes (face and voice) from a database of CSAM videos compiled by law enforcement. We apply a series of network measures to illustrate how the biometric match data can be used to rapidly pinpoint key media files associated with an investigation, without the need for an investigator to manually review and catalogue all files. Future directions for this research are also discussed.
A Comparative Study on the Child Rearing Practices of Tribal Families and Drop out of Primary Education with Urban School
Authors: Saikia Archana , Gopal Singha Krishna
Published: March 2023

Indian constitution in the articles 45 has made provision for free and compulsory Education for all children us to the age of 14 years Article no 45. The data for this paper are accumulated from different sources such all Assam school survey, 2002 survey conducted by NCERT and state report cards prepared by S.D.C office of Mariani. Circle from Mariani S.D.C office.In this paper Researcher highly observed the course of drop out in primary school in the Mariani circle and comparative study of tribal and non tribal school. Comparison study of tribal and urban tribal school of Mariani finding there are so many problems of drop out. Academic difficulty, socio Economic needs poor health etc. But success of universalisation of primary education all students much be getting primary education.
The Design of Benevolence in The Tempest
Authors: Dr. Md. Shahid Kamal
Published: March 2023

The Tempest is one of several plays written by Shakespeare for which no source has been found.  Here, we find a unique pattern of sin, suffering, repentance and redemption. The characters are redeemed after they repent for the sins they have committed. Prospero keeping aside all his political wisdom trusts his own brother in the matter of states, who dethrones him from the dukedom. He suffers for his sin, repents and finally redeemed and overcomes his enemies. Ariel and Caliban are the two helping hands of Prospero in the benevolent design. The sea also proves to be an agent of redemption. The play’s ending highlights the restoration of a benevolent world.
Diaspora Literature: Comparative Analysis of Bharti Mukharjee and Jhumpa Lahiri
Authors: Dr. Mangesh M Gore
Published: March 2023

There are prominent expatriate Indian writers known for their Diasporic literature.  Writers like Rohinton Mistory, Ashish Gupta, Kiran Desai, Chitra Banarjee -Divakaruni, Uma Parmeswaran etc. have contributed their literary genius to express Diasporic experiences. The eminent writers, especially South Asian Women novelists Jhumpa Lahiri and Bharti Mukharjee contributed a lot in the area of diasproic literature. Their contribution is recognized at the international level with applaud. The similarities and distinctions between them are briefly taken into consideration in this paper.
The Time Machine: A Brief Review
Authors: Mohmad Aslam Najar
Published: March 2023

The father of science fiction novel, H. G. Wells (1866-1946) wrote ‘The Time Machine’ in 1895. The Novel highlights the disillusionment and disappointment of modern science. The tale claims of science to improve life seem hollow as inequality and oppression aggrandized with the progress of science. The horror of progress is shown by the morlocks- Eloi division in future. Dreams of socialism and communism turned into nightmares. Time traveller although travelled ahead but he sees regression and capitalist dominated world. Morlocks (working class) feed Eloi (capitalist class). They live subterranean and nocturnal where as Elio live upper ground superior and authoritarian.
Revisiting Deshapran Birendranath Sasmal
Authors: Rahul Kumar Mohanta
Published: March 2023

The historical literature dealing with memoirs, biographies, auto-biographies, diaries etc. is fairly rich and it has no doubt opened new dimensions in discovering areas of research. In India the tradition of historical biography is bears a meaning because it can be traced from ancient time down to our age.  It is a fact that when a nation seeks its identity, it has to go back deep in to past. The biographies seem to be valuable in a way that they tempt us for enquiry to answer questions or queries about past human actions as evidences particularly in terms of our social formation and nation making. The frame work of history is one of thought and the biography is one of narration, which revolves round the life story of an individual from birth to death, subject to interpretation. India is very rich for a galaxy of biographies of many personalities and studies on them have brought to light several points to look at Indian history from different perspectives. In respect of national history but also in terms of regional one the study of biographies are no less important to find out the missing links of our modern historical research irrespective of time, place and person.
Pakistani Sisyphean Heroes in Taufiq Rafat’s Foothold
Authors: Saleha Malik  , Mr. M. Athar Tahir
Published: March 2023

The protagonist of Foothold, Saleem, wanders off into the wilderness to seek faith like Buddha. He does not give up his quest as he returns home to his family and friends, and learns that faith can be found and practised amongst his community. A close reading of the text proves that Saleem bears the qualities of a Sisyphean Hero as outlined by Albert Camus. Other characters have also been subjected to a similar scrutiny to prove whether they are Sisyphean Heroes or not. Furthermore, the close reading of Foothold renders an insight into the generation of the Sixties who experienced decolonization and felt like misfits in their own environment. Saleem is acutely affected by the process of decolonization and hence, he is deeply puzzled with the institutionalized religion in Pakistan. To shape the theoretical framework of this research, The Myth of Sisyphus and Other Essays, The Stranger, and A Happy Death have been used. As there is a dearth of criticism on Foothold therefore, the interpretations for this research have been derived from Camus’ works. This research will be beneficial to those researchers who wish to study the application of Camus’ works in a postcolonial setting. Moreover, the scope of this project extends to Sufism, Mysticism, and Imagism.
Diasporic Concerns in A. K. Ramanujan’s Writings
Authors: Anamika Kumari
Published: March 2023

Ramanujan appears to be poised and perched between two worlds. The world in which he is born and the other which he has acquired. It then becomes very obvious that the perception of Ramanujan “is not just that of Hindu or merely an Indian in the sense that he sees only those. His perceptive eye roves wider and the limit of his perception is encompassing wider area.” His perception is pluralistic absorbing other culture. This does not Point towards assimilation or integration of the others into the Indian or the Indian into the global. Ramanujan used to describe his position as “being the hyphen in Indian-American Identifying with E. M Forester’s great urge to “connect” Ramanujan also makes his greatest work out of disconnections. His life's mission seems to be “to keep the dialogues and corals alive and to make something of them.” His aim is to achieve a synthesis between warring cultural coordinates, “It looks as if I live between things all the time two (or more) languages, two countries, and two disciplines. In all his writing translations, critical essays or poetic compositions, there is an invisible thread which lends homogeneity to his writings. In his encounter with different cultures, Ramanujan feels “himself translated a little in each encounter” and learns “a good deal about myself and about Indian arts”.
Paralisi del facciale, eruzione cutanea auricolare e otalgia: la sindrome di Ramsay Hunt
Authors: De Buglio Arianna , Lauriola Rossana Sara
Published: March 2023

The Authors describe the case of an adolescent presenting with intense ear pain and facial palsy finally diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt syndrome.