bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Bralna pismenost v raziskavi PISA 2018 – psihološki vpogled in interpretacije dosežkov slovenskih učencev
Authors: Pečjak Sonja
Published: November 2020

Reading literacy in PISA 2018 – psychological insight and interpretation of the results of Slovene students The paper presents an interweaving and analysis of the already published results of the PISA 2018 reading literacy study with our own secondary analysis of the relations between certain factors and achievement in reading literacy in more than 6,000 Slovenian students. The content of the article is divided into three parts. In the first part, we highlight the general achievement in reading literacy amongst Slovenian 15-year-olds in terms of the efforts of the school system (Ministry of Education, Science and Sport) and the National Education Institute Slovenia for the development of this literacy in the last two decades. We also highlight some systemic changes for enhancing the development of reading literacy (e.g., Council Recommendation on Key Competences for Lifelong Learning; the National Strategy for the Development of Reading Literacy for the period 2019-2030). In the second part of the article, we try to explain the substantial differences in reading achievement and motivation in Slovenian students with regard to gender. Using a biopsychosocial model (Halpern, 2012) and research pointing to the origins of gender differences, we point to some critical areas in the development of reading literacy and to possible ways to reduce these differences. Finally, we emphasize some characteristics of a stimulating learning environment in the Slovenian language course for the development of reading literacy, as perceived by students (teacher enthusiasm, perceived learning and emotional support of teachers and providing feedback to students) and compare them with the perceived learning environment of students in other OECD countries. We draw attention to caution in the interpretation of the results, especially in the (direct and causal) relationships between some teacher characteristics and students’ individual variables - reading motivation and achievement in reading literacy. Keywords: reading literacy, Slovenian students, gender differences, reading motivation, stimulating learning environment
Povezanost šolske klime z zaznavanjem zadovoljstvaz življenjem slovenskih mladostnikovv raziskavi PISA 2018
Authors: Markelj Neja , Sember Vedrana
Published: November 2020

Connectedness of the school climate and perceived life-satisfaction of the Slovene youth in PISA 2018 Life satisfaction depends, on the one hand, on the subjective characteristics of the individual and on the other hand on environmental factors. The school climate is strongly connected with the adolescents' everyday experience and self-evaluation, and teachers are important adults in this environment who can enhance their feelings and beliefs. We were interested in the main predictors of life satisfaction in the school environment. The multiple regression analysis was conducted on the PISA 2018. The analysis included 4810 15-year-olds. We included seven predictors in the model: a sense of belonging to the school, the frequency of peer violence, the disciplinary climate, the teacher's enthusiasm, the teacher's support, teacher-directed instruction and the teacher's feedback. The five-predictor model explains 12.1% of the total variance in life satisfaction and is statistically significant. Adolescents are more satisfied with their lives when they experience higher school belonging, when they perceive or experience less violence from peers, when they perceive or experience support from teachers during lessons, when they receive precise instructions for their work and when they receive formative feedback. Key words: school climate, life satisfaction, adolescents, PISA 2018
Goal setting using the SMART method in the disciplines of the professional cycle of the direction "Information systems and technologies" as a mechanism of self-realization
Authors: Ivashchenko G. A. , Lareva A. P.
Published: November 2020

A distinctive feature of modern higher education, based on the activity approach, is the orientation of the entire educational process towards diagnosed goals. These goals are formed as educational results presented in the actions of the students themselves. It should be noted that the skill of goal setting is not formed spontaneously in the course of training — it is the result of a specially organized process, therefore the development of a methodology for teaching goal setting is one of the urgent problems in pedagogy. Goal setting is the process of creating a system of goals, correlating them with each other and choosing priority goals, and this is of particular importance for graduates of the IT direction of training. The development of the ability to set goals contributes to a clear vision of the prospects and opportunities for personal and professional self-realization of the subject. By the third year, students of the “Information Systems and Technologies” direction have already accumulated a certain amount of knowledge, but the most laborious thing in the course of studying the disciplines of the professional cycle is acquiring the professional ability to set goals correctly. A study of the literature and different approaches to solving this problem led the authors to develop a training session. The training for the development of the personality’s ability to set goals was developed on the basis of the SMART method. The technique was tested at the Department of Informatics and Applied Mathematics of Bratsk State University for three years and gave positive results. The advantage of the training is that the impact is carried out on all components of the ability to set goals. The formation of positive dynamics to goal-setting after passing the educational training has been proved.
Analysis of the Effect of Profitability on General Corporate Information and Forward-looking Information and its impact on the Company's Share Prices listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange
Authors: Rahmani Nur Ahmadi Bi , Maksum Azhar , Fachrudin Khaira Amalia , Silalahi Amlys Syahputra
Published: November 2020

Many cases of investors who experience losses in investing by buying company shares have led to thoughts about what information is actually needed by investors in reducing the possibility of mistakes. The purpose of this research is to find and create the latest model of information that should be conveyed to reduce the occurrence of multi-interpretation of information. The population used is 540 companies listed on the Stock Exchange with the criteria of having active financial and web reports at the time of the study, then the target population becomes 302 with the sampling method using saturated samples then the entire target population is sampled as many as 302 companies. The analysis used is path analysis using the smart PLS tool, The researcher managed to make a finding that at alpha five percent, profitability directly had a positive and significant effect on general corporate information, and stock prices, but not on foward-looking information. General corporate information directly affects the stock price while foward-looking information does not significantly influence the stock price. Indirectly, profitability has a positive and significant effect on stock prices through general corporate information, but not through foward-looking information.
The Impact of The Sustainability Report on The Performance of Maqashid Sharia Islamic Commercial Banks in Indonesia
Authors: Arini Arini , Maharani Satia Nur , Juliardi Dodik
Published: November 2020

This study examines the effect of sustainability reports on the performance of maqashid sharia in Islamic banks. The sample of this research is Islamic commercial banks in Indonesia for the period 2014-2018. The sustainability report is measured by the standard score of the GRI 4 sustainability report and the performance of Islamic banks is measured using maqashid sharia with 3 perspectives, namely education, justice and welfare. The method used is panel data regression with 3 research models. The results of the analysis of model 1 show that the sustainability report has a significant negative effect on the performance of maqashid sharia from an education perspective. In model 2, the results show that the sustainability report does not have a significant effect on the performance of maqashid syariah justice perspective. Model 3 shows the results that the sustainability report does not have a significant effect on the performance of maqashid syariah from the welfare perspective.
ADVERSE DRUG REACTION MONITORING OF FLUCONAZOLE IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL
Authors: .A Gomathi , M Sudha.K.
Published: November 2020

Objective: To study the incidence and pattern of adverse effects of Antifungal drug Fluconazole and to assess the severity of its adverse effects.

Methodology:  The study was approved by Institutional ethics committee and informed consent was obtained from all willing participants. Patients fulfilling inclusion and exclusion criteria were enrolled. Age sex, diagnosis, dose and duration of treatment were recorded. 2ml of blood was collected for liver function test. The adverse drug reaction (ADR) was documented. The causality assessment was done by WHO assessment scale and severity assessment by using modified Hartwig severity assessment scale.

Results: In this study, most of the patients were in 31-40 years age group. Among the 100 patients who were on Fluconazole 58 developed adverse drug reactions. 64 percentage of ADRs were reported in patients with treatment duration of more than 12 weeks. The most common adverse drug effect documented was abdominal pain followed by headache. Increase in serum transaminases was noted in 7 percentage of patients who were taking Fluconazole for more than 12 weeks, which did not require treatment termination or dosage alteration. Most of the ADRs were in possible category of causality assessment scale. In severity assessment most of the ADRs were in mild category.

Conclusion: Adverse drug reaction to Fluconazole was mostly noted in patients who were on treatment for more than12 weeks of which elevated serum transaminases were observed in 8 patients. Hence regular liver function monitoring is advised in all patients receiving Fluconazole for more than 12 weeks to prevent further liver damage.

Keywords: Adverse drug reaction, Fluconazole
教学案例类文本撰写应注意的三个问题
Authors: 席 艳
Published: November 2020

教学设计、说课稿、教学实录等文本，是教师对课堂教学预设、整理或反思的书面案例。撰写案例类文本，要在格式、体例、内容等方面遵循学科教学的基本规范，做到设计定位准确，逻辑层次清晰，环节衔接得当，问题指向明确，既有应用性，又有利于教师专业化成长。
高职院校教学秘书信息传递困境与改进策略探析---以北京S学院为例
Authors: 张 霄
Published: November 2020

教学秘书是高校教学管理的重要参与者，作为上传下达的枢纽，每天需传递大量教学信息。但在日常教学管理过程中，教学秘书经常陷入信息传递困境。高职院校可从完善高职院校教学管理沟通联动机制、提升高职院校教学秘书信息传递能力和加强信息技术在信息传递中的运用三个方面改善教学秘书信息传递困境，以促进教学信息有效传递，最终提升高职院校教学质量。
基于积极心理学的高校贫困生心理帮扶策略研究
Authors: 庄 金鑫
Published: November 2020

高校贫困生存在不同程度的自卑、焦虑等心理问题，片面的经济资助容易忽略其心理感受。从积极心理学的角度出发，鼓励贫困生增强自信、认识自我是针对贫困生心理帮扶的有效途径。根据贫困生心理特征，提出了基于积极心理学的心理帮扶对策。
PENGEMBANGAN KAMUS AL-AF’ĀL DALAM MENINGKATKAN KEMAHIRAN MENULIS PADA MAHASISWA PRODI PENDIDIKAN BAHASA ARAB IAIN PONTIANAK
Authors: Arifudin Arifudin
Published: November 2020

Abstract

Many students have difficulty in learning to write which is caused by the absence of a representative learning media. This study aims to create a media that makes it easier for students to find forms of verb changes in Arabic. This research uses Research and development (R&D) design which consists of eight steps: (1) identification of potential and problems, (2) data collection, (3) product design, (4) validation, (5) product revision, (6) small-scale product trials, (7) product revisions, and (8) large-scale use trials. The research data were obtained using interview, documentation and observation techniques. The results of the experts' validation showed that the average percentage rating are 80.47% in terms of media and 84.44% in terms of material. Therefore, the Al-Af’al dictionary is considered very feasible to be used in learning. The results of large-scale trials indicate that Al-Af’al Dictionary media can improve learning outcomes. The results of statistical analysis show that the value of the T test is greater than the T table of 11.03: 2.059, which means there is a significant increase between pre-test and post-test learning outcomes through the use of the Al-Af’al Dictionary.

Keywords: Learning Media, Learning Outcomes, Learning to Write
Building a parallel corpus of literary texts featuring onomatopoeias: ONPACOR
Authors: Orrequia-Barea Aroa , Marín-Honor Cristian
Published: November 2020

Onomatopoeias constitute a much neglected subject in linguistics. The rather scarce literature on onomatopoeias is derived from a lack of reliable empirical data on the topic. In order to bridge this gap, we have compiled a parallel corpus of literary texts featuring onomatopoeias: the Onomatopoeia Parallel Corpus (ONPACOR). The corpus consists of onomatopoeias in English, Spanish and French extracted from comics and representative corpora of each language. ONPACOR has been built on the basis of existing translations to the languages of reference. This article describes the methodology used to compile the corpus, as well as the applications that it can have.
Grammaticalisation paths in the rise and development of aside
Authors: Pérez Lorido Rodrigo , Ordóñez García Pablo
Published: November 2020

In this paper we analyse the grammaticalisation processes involved in the rise and development of the ‘a-adverbial’ aside from the original combination of the preposition on and the substantive side in Old English. Different aspects of this grammatical change will be discussed in the paper, from morphosyntactic and phonological (coalescence-univerbation) to semantic ones (development of abstract senses, extension of semantic range), taking very much into account the diachronic axis that underpins them. Special attention has been paid in the analysis to the variation patterns of aside that existed in the Late Middle English period (when the actual process of grammaticalisation was about to be completed) and to the correlation of these variants with the geographic provenance of the texts, trying to determine if the processes of word formation that gave rise to this new word class travelled homogeneously across Britain.
Digestibility Coefficients of Cattle Hoof Meal Diet by African Catfish Clarias gariepinus Juvenile
Authors: Falaye A. E. , Sule S. O.
Published: November 2020

Digestibility trial of Cattle hoof waste subjected to five processing methods was conducted on Clarias gariepinus juveniles. A reference diet 70 % and test diet 30 % was formulated with chromic oxide biomarker. Feed and feacal samples collected at 8h interval after feeding were analysed for proximate parameters and digestibility coefficient calculated. There was significant difference (P < 0.05) among treatments crude protein digestibility was highest in Reference diet (88.26 ± 0.04) < soda ash diet (87.49 ± 0.04) < fermented diet (82.15 ± 0.10) < wood ash diet (81.26 ± 0.03) < raw hoof diet (79.57 ± 0.05) and lowest in Autoclaved diet (77.69 ± 0.02). Nutrient digestibility also showed significant difference (P < 0.05) among treatments with highest values for soda ash diets parameters and least protein nutrient in autoclaved diet (58.99±0.08 ); fat, dry matter and energy nutrient in raw hoof diet (56.41 ± 3.49; 23.39 ± 0.16; 25.71 ± 0.75). This study concludes that Clarias gariepinus juveniles can be fed soda ash treated cattle hoof waste.
Non-surgical methods of regulation reproductive function and contraception males of domestic animals
Authors: Vasetska A.
Published: November 2020

The regulation of male reproductive function today is not limited to surgical castration; there are many other methods of controlling reproductive function. Non-surgical methods of controlling male reproductive function can be reversible and not reversible, i.e., reproductive function is preserved or completely suppressed. Castration of males or orchiectomy leads to irreversible sterility of the male, when the male completely loses the ability to reproduce. This operation can also entail some side effects: obesity, underdevelopment of the external genital organs, an increased risk of diabetes or hypothyroidism, problems with frequent urination and behavioral problems. Therefore, methods of non-surgical management of reproductive function and contraception in males are being actively developed. The article presents the latest methods of contraception and the management of the reproductive function of male domestic animals (cats, dogs): clinical application GnRH and agonists GnRH, Non-Peptide GnRH Antagonists, GnRH-Toxin Conjugate, GnRH Vaccines and other immune contraceptive vaccines, chemical sterilants for intratesticular injections, calcium chloride, zinc gluconate, chlorhexidine digluconate, hypertonic saline, sex steroids (progestines), gene silencing, kisspeptin and GnIH, targeting delivery of cytotoxins, single-dose hormonal male and female sterilianr, FSH – receptor ligand cytotoxin conjugates, Sperm Protein Reactive with Antisperm Antibodies (SPRASA) Reversible Inhibition of Sperm under Guidance(RISUG).
Analisis Strategi Komunikasi Public Relations Dalam Membangun Dan Mempertahankan Pola Hubungan Masyarakat
Authors: Fairuzi Adrian , Tutupoho Ridwan Roy , Mustofa Anwar
Published: November 2020

The purpose of this study was to analyze the public relations communication strategy of Aston Priority Simatupang Hotel & Conference Center in building and maintaining community relationship. This study used a qualitative approach with descriptive methods, non-participant observation, and triangulation of sources. The object of this study is the Aston Priority Simatupang Hotel & Conference Center. Secondary data were collected through documentation of public relations activities. The results of this study indicate that the Aston Priority Simatupang Hotel & Conference Center has implemented a public relations communication strategy using online and offline media in building relationships with the community.The results of the implementation of the public relations communication strategy show that the Aston Priority Simatupang Hotel & Conference Center has increased engagement and occupancy by 60% due to information provided through the media and the public's enthusiasm for the activities created by public relations has increased.
Keefektifan Multimedia Pembelajaran Berbasis Courselab Pada Prinsip Kerja Engine Bidang Keahlian Kendaraan Ringan
Authors: Wahyudi Imam , Abdillah Abdul Azis
Published: November 2020

This research is a development research that is focused on developing CourseLab-based Learning Devices on the Principle of Work Engine for 11th grade students, SMK Darussalam Makassar. The research model used in this study refers to the model developed by Dick & Carey which consists of three stages, namely (1) Identification Phase, At this stage the researcher clarifies the objectives, conducts instructional analysis of learning, and identifies initial behavior and characteristics of students; (2) Development Phase, at this stage the researcher develops courselab-based learning media with the activities of formulating objectives and benchmark reference tests, and developing learning strategies and tools, (3) testing and evaluation stages. Furthermore, the CourseLab-based learning tool that has been developed is then validated by two experts to determine whether the learning device is valid and is suitable for use. The results showed that, the learning tools that had been developed were declared valid by experts. Thus, learning tools are appropriate for self-study.
Tingkat Kemampuan Membaca Bahasa Inggris Mahasiswa Semester 2 Jurusan Administrasi Niaga Politeknik Negeri Jakarta
Authors: Supriatnoko Supriatnoko , Mustofa Anwar
Published: November 2020

This study aims to obtain fact about the level of reading skills of high school graduates who continue their studies at State Polytechnic of Jakarta level one, in terms of reading skills aloud and understanding the content of their reading shown by the use of word types and in arranging sentences that are correct in grammar. The benefit of this research is to improve the reading skills of learning techniques that lead to comprehensive competencies for specific skills that shape the integrity of the reading skill competencies, namely the ability to read aloud and the comprehension of reading contents. This research uses a qualitative approach. The class sample is assigned 4 classes, namely 2 classes from D-3 Business Administration Study Program, 1 class from D-4 Applied Business Administration Study Program, and 1 class from MICE Study Program, determined based on purposive sampling method. Research subjects were students who were registered in the sample class. Data were collected using written test techniques including material to understand reading content consisting of introduction to types of words, composing sentences to answer questions and reading test aloud. The collected data is then discussed and analyzed, measured based on predetermined scores and indicators. From the data discussed and analyzed, it can be found that the average reading aloud test result is 65.6 and the average test comprehends the reading content of 75.1. Based on indicators of reading aloud test, it can be concluded that the level of reading skill reached by the senior high school graduates, are substandard, inaccurate, and unclear. Based on the indicators understanding the contents of the reading, it can be concluded that the level of skill in understanding the content of reading achieved are the correct answer but found grammatical errors.
公路工程沥青路面施工现场试验检测技术
Authors: 王 芳
Published: November 2020

近年来，我国综合国力得到了显著的提升，从而为城市建设工作的全面实施创造了良好的基础，这样就为公路工程施工质量提出了更高的要求。在实际组织开展公路沥青路面工程施工建造工作的过程中，沥青路面结构施工材料中不但涉及到重要的沥青材料，并且还包括大量的碎石材料，在实际组织开展工程施工工作的过程中，通常是利用摊铺、碾压等施工方式来建造路面结构，而沥青结合料的关键作用就是凝结，能够将所有的施工材料融合为一个整体，提高路面结构整体稳定性，更好的抵御外部作用力的不良影响，从而为民众的出行安全性加以保障。
浅谈水工建筑结构施工技术应用
Authors: 陶 志文
Published: November 2020

目前水工建筑结构施工方案具有复杂性特征，为进一步适应未来施工要求，需要进一步了解其中的关键施工工艺，并在现有技术条件下进行技术创新。文章中将采用案例分析法，结合西青区大沽排水河沿岸生态修复工程的实际情况，在了解该工程项目基本信息的基础上，详细总结了水工结构施工技术的应用方案，希望为其他工程项目施工提供支持。
园林绿化施工技术要点及保障措施
Authors: 何 修强
Published: November 2020

近年来，在多方面利好因素的影响下，使得我国综合国力得到了显著的提升，从而推动了城市化建设工作的全面实施，这样就为园林绿化工程的良好发展打下了坚实的的基础。虽然在社会快速发展的推动下，园林绿化工程行业也取得了显著的进步，但是与此同时也导致诸多的问题凸现出来，诸如：城市园林绿化施工技术无法满足实际施工的需要以及施工技术人员综合素质差等等。正是因为这些问题的存在所以对会园林绿化工程行业的发展形成一定的阻碍，这就需要相关机构以及工作人员要加以重点关注，从技术以及人才等诸多方面来促进园林绿化工程行业的稳步健康发展，从根本上推动城市建设工作的持续发展。
Bank without Branches: Digitalization of Society and Fintech Technologies of the Present and Future
Authors:   Khmelnytskyi Cooperative Trade and Economic Institute, Khmelnytskyi, Ukraine, Nagorny Pavlo
Published: November 2020

In the mid-2000s, banks competed for leadership in the growth of new points of sale of services. Today, the positive for the bank is the closure of branches with a minimum physical presence in the administrative territory, while without reducing the number of clients. The purpose of the article is to analyze the situation in Ukraine on reforming network banks regarding their presence outside the head office, the possibility of maintaining branches in the structure of the bank (points of sale). The dynamics of the share of cash and non-cash transactions carried out by bank customers has been assessed. It was revealed that the expansion of the payment infrastructure and the network where payment cards are used affects the further fate of bank branches. During the quarantine period, under the influence of digitalization, the physical workload of on banks branches decreased due to the fact that today they (branches) are not the only points of sale of banking services. At the same time, most of the new functions arising from the digitalization of banking processes can be performed by the central offices of the bank. The popularity of internet acquiring is growing rapidly, the advantages of which are the speed of the operation, the absence of the need for the physical use of the payment card itself, the absence of the need for a POS terminal in the store, the possibility of making payments in 24/7 mode. The current trends in banking activity indicate that face-to-display and display-to-display communication will completely replace the modern understanding of banks. In the future, there will be new ways to store your own resources, for example, storage in “cloud technologies”; plastic cards will physically disappear, which will be replaced by tokens; cash will remain at a minimum level (within 2-5% of the amount of non-cash payments), which will be dealt with by SIT companies; lending will switch to P2P mode.
Effect of Exchange Rate, Foreign Exchange Reserves, and Consumer Price Index on the Shariah Shares Index of Asian Countries
Authors:   Sriwijaya University, Palembang, Indonesia, Tanzil Dolly , Widiyanti Marlina ,   Sriwijaya University, Palembang, Indonesia, Subardin Muhammad ,   Sriwijaya University, Palembang, Indonesia
Published: November 2020

Sharia shares are securities proof of equity participation in a company. On the base of this proof of participation shareholders are entitled to a share of income arisen from the company's business. This concept of equity participation with share rights of operating income does not conflict with Sharia principles. This study aimed to analyze the effect of exchange rate, foreign exchange reserves and consumer price index on the Sharia stock index of Asian countries, where the research object was the Islamic stock index of Indonesia, Malaysia, Japan and India. It is known that many factors influence on the stock index movements in a country, including domestic interest rates, foreign exchange rates, international economic conditions, a country's economic cycle, inflation rates, tax regulations, and the money supply. In this study, the authors examine the influence of only three factors – the exchange rate, foreign exchange reserves and consumer price index. The panel data regression method was used for the period of January to December 2019. The results of the regression analysis shown that the variables of exchange rates, foreign exchange reserves and the consumer price index together had a significant effect on the Islamic stock index of Asian countries. The R-squared value was 0.997762, meaning that 99% of the variation in the Islamic stock index of Asian countries could be explained by variations in the variable exchange rates, foreign exchange reserves and the consumer price index. The individual test results show that the exchange rate had a significant negative effect on the Islamic stock index of Asian countries. Meanwhile, foreign exchange reserves and the consumer price index had a significant positive effect on the Islamic stock index of Asian countries.
Current Issues of Stability of the State-Owned Banks Deposit Base
Authors:   Ivano-Frankivsk National Technical University of Oil and Gas, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine, Tryshak Lidiia , Romashko Oleksandra ,   Ivano-Frankivsk National Technical University of Oil and Gas, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine, Krykhivska Nataliia ,   Ivano-Frankivsk National Technical University of Oil and Gas, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine
Published: November 2020

The effectiveness of the functioning of the banking system of any state is determined by the sufficiency of the resource base, mainly formed from deposit sources. The purpose of the article is to assess the state and development trends of the deposit base of state commercial banks of Ukraine, which are the four largest banking institutions in terms of assets and liabilities. The concept of a deposit was highlighted and three basic approaches to the interpretation of this definition were identified. The assessment of the deposit activities of state-owned banks in terms of volume and structure during 2017-2019 was carried out. The results of the analysis show a positive trend towards an increase in the value of deposit resources of all state-owned banks, except for JSC “Ukreximbank”. For the stability of the resource base of commercial banks, the dominance of the share of term deposit funds over demand deposits is necessary. During 2017-2019 such dominance took place in JSC “State Savings Bank of Ukraine” and JSC “Ukreximbank”. The problems of balancing the structure of deposit resources by the terms of attraction were found in JSC CB “Privatbank” and JSC “Ukrgasbank”. As is known a qualitative assessment of the stability of deposit operations is possible only when analyzing a set of relative analytical coefficients. So, the article presents the main indicators that can be used to analyze the effectiveness of the use of attracted resources by banking institutions. Based on the analysis of indicators for assessing term and current deposits, the features of the functioning of the market for deposits of state-owned banks during 2019 were characterized. It was determined that the positive dynamics in the organization of the deposit activities of Ukrainian state banks is the result of an effective deposit policy. Even with low deposit rates, the volume of the deposit portfolio has increased in recent years, which indicates a gradual restoration of the confidence of depositors in the domestic banking system.
Influence of Phosphorus Levels on Growth and Yield of Four Lentil Varieties
Authors: Sonet RA , Ali MH , Amin AKMR , Haque MN , Masum SM
Published: November 2020

An adequate supply of phosphorus (P) is important for the proper growth and yield of lentil, particularly in poor fertile soil. As such an experiment was carried out to evaluate the effects of phosphorus (P) fertilizer application on growth, yield, and yield components of lentil at the agronomy research field of Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka, Bangladesh during 2013-201. Four lentil varieties (BARI Masur-4, BARI Masur-5, BARI Masur-6, and BARI Masur-7) and four levels of P (0, 20, 40 and 60 kg P2O5 ha-1) were used in this experiment as treatment variables. Interaction of cultivar and P levels showed a significant influence on all the plant characters studied except plant height and branch production. The highest seed yield (1.98 t ha-1) was obtained from the combination of BARI Masur-7 with 40 kg P2O5 ha-1, and the lowest (1.08 t ha-1) was from BARI Masur-5 with 0 kg P2O5 ha-1. Addition of P fertilizer beyond 40 kg ha-1 decreased seed yield irrespective of varieties. Results revealed that the application of P fertilizer offers a large scope for obtaining a higher yield of lentil in Bangladesh. However, the application of P fertilizer at the rate of 40 kg P2O5 ha-1 would be the optimum for achieving higher yield irrespective of varieties.

Bangladesh Agron. J. 2020, 23(1): 29-36
Seed Yield and Yield Components of Sesame as Affected by Various Weed Control Methods
Authors: Hossain J , Ali MO , Islam MA , Alam MS , Islam MR , Rahman J
Published: November 2020

Weed control strategy greatly influences on weed infestation and yield of sesame. An experiment was conducted at Regional Agricultural Research Station, Ishurdi, Pabna during Kharif-1 season of two consecutive years 2015-16 and 2016-17 to find out the suitable weed control methods in sesame. It comprises five weed control methods viz., Application of Panida (T1), Application of Panida with one hand weeding at 20 DAE (T2), One hand weeding at 20 DAE (T3), Two hand weedings at 20 and 40 DAE (T4) and Control (no weeding) (T5 ). The experiment was laid out in a randomized complete block design with three replications. Among the weed species, Cyperus rotundus and Digitaria sangunalis were the most abundant weeds. Application of Panida with one hand weeding at 20 DAE (T2) gave the lowest weed density, weed biomass and the highest weed control efficiency followed by application of Panida (T1) in both years. Weed biomass influenced negatively on plant height, number of capsule plant-1, seed yield and stalk yield. The maximum seed yield and stalk yield were also obtained from T2 which was statistically similar to T1 treatment and the minimum seed yield from T5. Economic analysis indicated that T2 gave higher gross return but T1 provided higher gross margin and benefit cost ratio. The treatment, T4 showed higher total variable cost due to the high cost of labour for hand weeding with the increase of variable cost, which affected the marginal return and benefit-cost ratio. However, based on the economic point of view, application of Panida in pre-emergence condition (T1) was a profitable and suitable weed control method in summer sown sesame.

Bangladesh Agron. J. 2020, 23(1): 107-116
Comportamiento de las Paredes de Dominio Ferroeléctricas en una Nanoesfera de Titanato de Plomo
Authors: Andrade Landeta Julio , Lascano Lascano Luis
Published: November 2020

El objetivo del presente trabajo fue estudiar el comportamiento de las paredes de dominio ferroeléctricas en una nanoesfera de titanato de plomo bajo diferentes condiciones térmicas, eléctricas y mecánicas. Para ello se ha hecho uso de la teoría fenomenológica de Ginzburg-Landau y para obtener el estado de equilibrio se utilizaron principios variacionales; las ecuaciones que aparecen en el desarrollo se resolvieron analíticamente. Los resultados obtenidos proveen un perfil de la polarización dentro de las paredes de dominio 180° de la nanoesfera de titanato de plomo, así como el espesor de dicha pared en función de la temperatura y para distintas condiciones de la nanoesfera. Se observa que, con el aumento de la temperatura, el perfil de la polarización se reduce y el espesor de la pared crece al acercarse a cierta temperatura; todo lo cual permitiría sintonizar la temperatura de transición ferroeléctrica mediante el control del tamaño de la nanoestructura, de la presencia de cargas libres y de la aplicación de esfuerzos mecánicos.
Economic Efficiency of Grassland in the Valley of the Ob River in the Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug - Yugra
Authors: Sokolov S. , Korkin S. , Korkina E. , Kushanova A.
Published: November 2020

In the article questions of economic efficiency of forage land located in the valley of the Ob river (in the territory of the Khanty–Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug — Yugra). In the process they received information about the status of key areas on the basis of what was the forecast about the prospects of their use as grassland. The results of the study can be of practical interest for agricultural organizations in the region. It is proved that the proposed draft of hayfields this site is profitable.
The Auditory Imagination and the Polyphony of Listening: A Study of Chantal Akerman's South (1999)
Authors: Fox Albertine
Published: November 2020

In this article I consider the presence of negative space in the form of imaginative listening spaces in Chantal Akerman's documentary South (1999). This article examines the workings of memory and imagination from an auditory perspective, aided by two conceptions of the imagination, set out by Hannah Arendt and Toni Morrison, which I equate to a process of listening. Focusing my attention on the ‘inverted face’ or ‘back’ of the face-to-face encounter, my study brings together Don Ihde's work on relative silence and the auditory imagination, Max Silverman's concept of ‘palimpsestic memory’ and Sara Ahmed's theorizing of a ‘politics of sides’. It suggests that a polyphonic mode of listening is required if the spectator is to see with doubled vision, beyond a racialized dichotomy, thereby gaining access to the ‘non-forms’ of hidden voices, stories and histories.
Cinematic Imaging and Imagining through the Lens of Buddhism
Authors: Fan Victor
Published: November 2020

The oft-undiscernible boundary between imaging and imagining is especially apparent in our cinematic experience. In Buddhist philosophy, imaging and imagining are neither the same nor different, neither not the same nor not different. In this article, I argue that imaging in Buddhism refers not only to the formational process of an image (external form) out there, but also the external form's interdependent relationship with the internal forms (sensory organs). Likewise, imagining refers not only to the formational process of an image in here, but also to how these imaginations constitute the body's relationship with the larger milieu out there. In the second half of this article, I analyse how the interdependent relationship between imaging and imagining is configured textually and in the overall cinematic experience in Bi Gan's Diqiu zuihou de yewan/ Long Day's Journey into Night (2018).
Adenoviral-Vectored Mayaro and Chikungunya Virus Vaccine Candidates Afford Partial Cross-Protection From Lethal Challenge in A129 Mouse Model
Authors: Campos Rafael Kroon , Preciado-Llanes Lorena , Azar Sasha R. , Kim Young Chan , Brandon Olivia , López-Camacho César , Reyes-Sandoval Arturo , Rossi Shannan L.
Published: November 2020

Mayaro (MAYV) and chikungunya viruses (CHIKV) are vector-borne arthritogenic alphaviruses that cause acute febrile illnesses. CHIKV is widespread and has recently caused large urban outbreaks, whereas the distribution of MAYV is restricted to tropical areas in South America with small and sporadic outbreaks. Because MAYV and CHIKV are closely related and have high amino acid similarity, we investigated whether vaccination against one could provide cross-protection against the other. We vaccinated A129 mice (IFNAR −/−) with vaccines based on chimpanzee adenoviral vectors encoding the structural proteins of either MAYV or CHIKV. ChAdOx1 May is a novel vaccine against MAYV, whereas ChAdOx1 Chik is a vaccine against CHIKV already undergoing early phase I clinical trials. We demonstrate that ChAdOx1 May was able to afford full protection against MAYV challenge in mice, with most samples yielding neutralizing PRNT80 antibody titers of 1:258. ChAdOx1 May also provided partial cross-protection against CHIKV, with protection being assessed using the following parameters: survival, weight loss, foot swelling and viremia. Reciprocally, ChAdOx1 Chik vaccination reduced MAYV viral load, as well as morbidity and lethality caused by this virus, but did not protect against foot swelling. The cross-protection observed is likely to be, at least in part, secondary to cross-neutralizing antibodies induced by both vaccines. In summary, our findings suggest that ChAdOx1 Chik and ChAdOx1 May vaccines are not only efficacious against CHIKV and MAYV, respectively, but also afford partial heterologous cross-protection.
Sustainable Agriculture: Stable Robust Control in Presence of Uncertainties for Multi-Functional Indoor Transportation of Farm Products
Authors: Ngo Ha Quang Thinh , Huynh Van Ngoc Son , Nguyen Thanh Phuong , Nguyen Hung
Published: November 2020

Currently, integrated trends play a key role in every aspect of automation applications. In particular, if the mechanization of agriculture becomes a competitive factor among farmers or nations, then the multi-functional transportation of agricultural products is inevitable in global trade. In sustainable transportation, the challenge of overcoming stable control in harsh environments, such as through imprecise parameters or varying loads, should be addressed. In this paper, a novel controller for a nonholonomic mechanical system able to adapt to uncertainties is proposed. Based on the multi-functional autonomous carrier (MAC), the system configuration of the kinematic and dynamic model is launched in order to identify the unstable problems that arise when tracking the trajectory. To solve these troubles, the decoupled formation of a MAC system has been investigated by considering two second-order components, namely a linear speed-based sub-system and angular speed-based sub-system. To stabilize the whole system using the Lyapunov theory, the advanced control techniques are studied. To validate the proposed approach, a series of test scenarios have been carried out. From the superior performance of numerous trials, it is clear that our approach is effective, feasible, and reasonable for the advanced control of agricultural applications.
Stressful Conditions Affect Seed Quality in Glyphosate Resistant Conyza bonariensis (L.)
Authors: Amaral Gabriel da Silva , Cruz Ricardo Alcántara-de la , Costa Flávia Regina da , Coelho Cileide Maria Medeiros , Prado Rafael De , Carvalho Leonardo Bianco de
Published: November 2020

Conyza bonariensis (L.) Cronquist is one of the main glyphosate-resistant weeds in no-till fields in Brazil. Here, the seed quality of glyphosate-resistant (R) and -susceptible (S) C. bonariensis biotypes, collected from different sites, was evaluated under stressful conditions by different seed tests. Glyphosate resistance was confirmed by dose-response and shikimate accumulation assays. The resistance factors were 6.9 (R1/S1), 4.5 (R2/S2), and 5.8 (R3/S3). Biotypes S1, S2, and S3 accumulated 2.7, 2.4, and 2.8 times more shikimic acid than biotypes R1, R2, and R3, respectively. Stress-free seed viability and germination potential ranged from 39% to 57% and from 37% to 57%, respectively, with no difference between R and S biotypes within each collection site. Seed incubation at 8 °C over 7 days (cold test) promoted greater germination in S biotypes (54% to 79%) compared to R ones (28% to 39%). In the accelerated aging tests (incubation at 42 °C over 48 hours), the germination decreased in both S (11% to 27%) and R (6% to 16%) biotypes. In the high-temperature stress tests, there were no differences in germination within biotypes at 35 and 45 °C; however, at 60 °C, the germination of the S1, R1, S2, R2, S3, and R3 biotypes was reduced by approximately 51%, 54%, 63%, 59%, 40%, and 30%, respectively. Under non-stressful conditions, germination potential and seed viability were similar in R and S biotypes; however, under cold or heat stress conditions, R biotypes reduced their germination rates, revealing that glyphosate resistance causes a fitness penalty in C. bonariensis at the seed level. However, because seed viability was not determined after experiments, it cannot be stated that such reduction in germination was due to the death or only a dormant phase of the seeds.
Tapping the Economic Potential of Chickpea in Sub-Saharan Africa
Authors: Fikre Asnake , Desmae Haile , Ahmed Seid
Published: November 2020

Chickpea is a nutrition-rich, cropping-system friendly, climate-resilient, and low-cost production crop. It has large economic potential in the sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) region, where it currently accounts for only approximately half a million hectares of the approximately 12 million hectares of total chickpea production land worldwide. This review highlights the opportunities for promoting chickpea production and marketing to tap the vast economic potential in SSA. The region can potentially produce chickpea on approximately 10 million hectares, possibly doubling the global production, and the region could become one of the highest consumption geographies of this healthy crop. Chickpea could easily be integrated into existing cropping systems including rice-fallows and cereal monocropping systems. Successful cases studies of the crop in the region are highlighted. The region could tap into the potential at scale through intervention in the agricultural policy environment and development and promotion of improved chickpea production technologies supported by well-organized extension services and sustainable seed systems. These interventions could be complemented with value addition and product quality improvementsÍ for SSA chickpea to benefit from high-value markets.
Efficacy of Various Herbicides for the Control of Perennial Plantago spp. and Effects on Alfalfa Damage and Yield
Authors: Beck Leslie , Marsalis Mark , Lauriault Leonard , Serena Matteo
Published: November 2020

Broadleaf (Plantago major L.) and buckhorn plantain (Plantago lanceolata L.) are perennial weeds that are notoriously difficult to control in alfalfa cropping systems. Sharpen® (saflufenacil) herbicide has been registered for broadleaf weed control in dormant alfalfa, although it has not been evaluated on plantain control. Field and greenhouse experiments were conducted to determine the efficacy of saflufenacil on plantain control with assessments of damage to alfalfa and effects on yield. In the greenhouse, applications of saflufenacil alone caused greater injury to both broadleaf and buckhorn plantain compared to the non-treated control (NTC). Additionally, applications of saflufenacil in combination with other herbicides (imazethapyr or imazamox) caused the greatest amount of injury to both broadleaf and buckhorn plantain compared to all other commercially available herbicide treatments. However, this injury was not enough to effectively control the weeds and prevent recovery and regrowth over time. In the field, alfalfa did not exhibit damage symptoms, or have reduced yield when treated with saflufenacil compared to the NTC. This research indicates that applications of saflufenacil provided temporary injury throughout the duration of the study to both broadleaf and buckhorn plantain with few negative effects to alfalfa in the field.
Comparative Study of the Convertibility of Agricultural Residues and Other Cellulose-Containing Materials in Hydrolysis with Penicillium verruculosum Cellulase Complex
Authors: Osipov Dmitrii O. , Dotsenko Gleb S. , Sinitsyna Olga A. , Kondratieva Elena G. , Zorov Ivan N. , Shashkov Igor A. , Satrutdinov Aidar D. , Sinitsyn Arkady P.
Published: November 2020

Non-edible cellulose-containing biomass is a promising and abundant feedstock for simple sugar production. This study presents the results of different cellulose-containing materials (CCM) hydrolysis experiments with P. verruculosum enzyme complexes in laboratory conditions. Among the non-pretreated substrates, only a few had a relatively high convertibility—soy bean husks (31%) and sugar beat pulp (20%)—while wheat straw, oat husks, sunflower peals, and corn stalks had a low convertibility of 3% to 12%. This indicates that a major part of CCM needs pretreatment. Steam-exploded (with Ca(OH)2) soy bean and oat husks (76% and 58%), fine ball-milled aspen wood and nitric acid-pretreated aspen wood (62% and 78%), and steam-exploded (with sulfuric acid) corn stalks (55%) had a high convertibility. Woody biomass pretreated with pulp and paper mills also had a high convertibility (56–78%)—e.g., never dried kraft hardwood and softwood pulp (both bleached and unbleached). These results demonstrate that effective cellulose-containing material processing into simple sugars is possible. Simple sugars derived from CCM using P. verruculosum preparation are a promising feedstock for the microbiological production of biofuels (bioethanol and biobutanol), aminoacids, and organic acids (e.g., lactic acid for polylactic acid production).