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A COMPREHENSIVE CHARACTERIZATION OF GUELMOISE, A NATIVE CATTLE BREED FROM EASTERN ALGERIA
Authors: Rahal Ourida , Aissaoui Chadli , Elmokhefi M’hamed , Sahraoui Hossem , Ciani Elena , Gaouar Semir Bechir Suheil
Published: February 2022

The present study was a global and a first characterization (Typology, biometric, biochemical and contribution on the genetic characterization) of the Guelmoise local cattle breed. A structured questionnaire surveys were carried out in 42 farms spread over the four wilayas of the north-eastern region of Algeria in order to characterize the local cattle population of Guelmoise and their mode of rearing. These surveys focused on the characteristics of the farms (socio-economic condition of the farmer, mode of breeding, reproduction and also to take samples of milk and blood). A total of 164 adult animals were selected for morphological description and body measurements (148 females and 16 males). The livestock system has an extensive nature and men are the main responsible for these farms. The height at withers (HaW), body length (BL), Heart Girth (HG), Spiral Tower (ST) and estimated weight (W) in Guelmoise cattle were 115 ± 0.07, 118 ± 0.08, 154 ± 0.09, 187 ± 0.11 cm and 258 , 12 ± 43.12 kg respectively in females and 171 ± 0.16, 176 ± 0.18, 187 ± 0.08, 225 ± 0.08 cm and 462 ± 59.67 kg respectively in males. Multivariate statistical analyses have allowed identifying four different classes were defined as follows morphometric measurements, weight and age in females as in males. Estimated age at first calving was 39.40 months while the calving interval varies between 14 to17 months and the reproductive life of the cows (13,7 years).The average daily production of milk 5,55 ± 1,67 liters in spring with a duration of lactation varies between 6 to 7 month. The physico-chemical characteristics of milk were focused on the Fat content (FC), Protein content (PC), Lactose (Lact), Dry extract (DE), Defatted dry extract (DDE) and freezing point depression (FPD) were respectively 2.85 ± 0.89%, 3.60 ± 0.39%, 4.82 ± 0.13%, 11.84 ± 0.90%, 9.13 ± 0.41% and 0.56 ± 0,01°C. Thegenotyping of 24 individuals of the Guelmoise population using the Illumina BovineSNP50 BeadChip, we found that the observed heterozygosity was globally equivalent to 0.30. The inbreeding measured by Fis was slightly positive (~0.04) indicating the absence of a phenomenon of selection. The data contribute to the feasibility of a conservation and selection programme for this breed and the results are useful for the implementation of a conservation strategy that should aim to conserve animals. The Guelmoise cattle can be used as an alternative genetic resource for production improvement programs.
Discriminant analysis on the morphometry of local goats breed in the western of Algeria
Authors: Belkhadem S , Tefiel H , Belantar I , Chahbar M , Gaouar S B S
Published: February 2022

The objective of this study is a morphometric characterization of local goats in western of Algeria. With the use of 19 quantitative variables, we carried out a discriminant analysis on 119 goats and 32 bucks divided into 4 Wilayas (Tlemcen, Adrar, Naama and Bechar). The discriminant analysis on males was not significant. As for the female population, the analysis of variance (ANOVA) on the region effect was highly significant p=1.32 x 10-11. A clear separation has been found between the populations, with the exception of Naama and Tlemcen, which are overlapped. Measurements belonging to chest width ( LP),chest circumference ( TP), chest depth ( PP), rump width (LB), ischium width (LI), withers height( HG), ear length LO) and hair length (LPI).are the best variables that separate between regions in the female population, with a very high significance level (p<0.01). The area under the ROC curve (AUC) is 82.04%. This study can serve as a basis for more precise genetic characterization studies of this species.
Natural hatching of the world's largest bird "Struthio camelus" at the hunting reserve of Tlemcen – Algeria
Authors: Rahmouni Rafiq , Derouiche Louiza
Published: February 2022

The ostrich, Struthio camelus, is an animal that lived in the wild in Algeria, but does not anymore. The hunting Reserve of Tlemcen (RCT) adopted some specimens of this bird in 2007. Since the introduction of this bird in the reserve until the year 2011, no spawning has been reported. The present work focuses on a couple of ostriches; the male is five years old and the female is four years old. All the conditions favorable for their reproduction were fully satisfied. In addition, an adequate arrangement and a diet adapted to the specifics of their digestive system were prepared for them. Consequently, several egg layings occurred starting from April 12, 2012. All the eggs were collected daily and then directed towards artificial brooding. Unfortunately, this operation did not give any positive results. Following this brooding failure, it was decided to opt for natural brooding which proved to be the right one since the female had laid eight eggs, which she incubated and gave birth, to five ostriches after hatching. The newborns exhibited good acclimatization to their new environment; these birds became breeders in 2016. This experience indicated that this type of breeding can succeed in Algeria and can have a major economic impact, on the one hand, and on the other hand, a possibility of reintroducing this species that has disappeared from our wild fauna.
Effect of enrichments on behavioural reaction norms of two captive polar bears (Ursus maritimus) in Aalborg Zoo, Denmark
Authors: Dahl Freja Melgaard , Hanse Heidi Holm , Vorup Line Damkjær , Jensen Line Østergaard , Spyridopoulos Petricia Strømfeldt , Jensen Trine Hammer , Pertoldi Cino , Alstrup Aage Kristian Olsen , Pagh Sussie
Published: February 2022

Polar bears (Ursus maritimus) are susceptible to stereotypical behaviour in captivity. Studies have found that different enrichment strategies can help activate the bears, thereby changing their behaviour and decrease stereotypies. When observing polar bears, it is apparent that individuals exhibit behaviours with different frequencies, which makes it relevant to examine if the animals have different behavioural reaction norms. This study aims to investigate the behaviour of two polar bears in Aalborg Zoo and how enrichments changes their behaviour. Furthermore, it investigates if the polar bears differ in behavioural patterns, reflecting differences in behavioural reaction norms. Although no significant differences were found, the results suggest an association between enrichments and decreased stereotypical behaviour for one bear while there was no detectable change in stereotypical behaviour for the other bear. The different reaction patterns for the two bears, may be due to different behavioural reaction norms e.g. individual differences in neophobia and exploratory behavior. In future studies presentation of the enrichment objects before the test days, may yield more heterogeneous results easier to interpret.
The Growth Curve of Gompertz Model in Body Weight of Mixed-sex Goose Breeds in Slovakia
Authors: Hrncar Cyril , Bujko Josef , Widya PBP
Published: February 2022

The growth curve in poultry is important to evaluate the performance and farming management system. This study was aimed to estimate the growth curve of body weight in goose. The growth curve in this study was estimated with non-linear Gompertz model through CurveExpert 1.4. software. Three goose breeds in Slovakia i.e. Landes (L), Pomeranian (P) and Steinbacher (S) were used in this study. Total of 28 geese (10 L, 8 P and 10 S) were used to estimate the growth curve. Research showed that the asymptotic weight (A) in those geese were reached at 5332.51 g (L), 6186.14 g (P) and 5048.27 g (S). Thus, the maturing rate (k) in each breed were similar (0.05 g/day). The weight of inflection was reached at 1960.48 g (L), 2274.32 g (P) and 1855.98 g (S) respectively. The time of inflection (ti) was reached at 25.6 days (L), 26.2 days (P) and 27.80 days (S) respectively. The maximum growth rate (MGR) was reached at 98.02 g/day (L), 113.72 g/day (P) and 92.80 g/day (S). According to the CurveExpert 1.4. software, the coefficient of determination (R2) with Gompertz model was 0.99 for each breed. It can be concluded that Pomeranian geese had highest of growth rate than the other breeds.
Biometry and inventory of scorpions in the Algerian Northwest
Authors: Touati Khadidja , Taibi Ahmed Reda , Sadine Salah Eddine , Mediouni Mohammed Rida , LABBACI Madani , Ameur Ameur Abdelkader , Gaouar Semir Bechir Suheil
Published: February 2022

The present study consists in making an inventory of the scorpionic fauna at the level of the Algerian north-west (Tlemcen, Naama and Bechar). Following a 10-month survey, we were able to collect a total of 117 living scorpions, they are grouped into 8 species belonging to two large families (Buthidae and Scorpionidae). Indeed, it is at the Teiher station in the wilaya of Tlemcen where the large number of scorpions was collected about 90 individuals. According to the results of the outings and among the scorpions sampled, it appears that the animals belong to the Buthidae family of which 6 species have been identified namely: Androctonus amoreuxi, Androctonus australis, Buthus tuneatanus, Buthus oudjanii, Hottentotta franzwerneri and Orthochirus innesi. Concerning the Scorpionidae family, two species of which have been identified, namely: Scorpio maurus and Scorpio punicus. The largest species in size is Hottentota franzwerneri with a total length of 101 mm (cephalothorax 12 mm, abdomen 29 mm and tail 60 mm). Equitability is close to one for the Zebche station, we noticed at this station that the species tend to be in numerical equilibrium, however in the Teiher station, the fairness is zero which is a result of dominance of only one species.
The Feeding Regime of Goliath Frog (Conraua goliath) (Boulenger, 1906) in the Equato-guinean Zone of Cameroon
Authors: MONTHE MOUMEGNI Liliane Fleurette , YEMDJIE MANE Divine Doriane , NGOUANA TADJONG Ruben , MAFOUO SONHAFOUO Vanessa , KANA Jean Raphael , TCHOUMBOUE Joseph
Published: February 2022

The feed preferences of Conraua goliath, an endogenous frog in central Africa were assessed in the present study. A total of 65 frogs (22 males, 22 females and 21 unspecified frogs) were obtained from hunters in 3 localities namely: Loum, Penja, and Nlonako in the Moungo division, littoral region of Cameroon. The methods of dissection, measurement, and stomach content analysis were used. The results revealed a large diversity of preys in the stomach namely: myriapods (25%), plants leaves and steems (21.19%), insects (19.56%), indigestible matters (19.56%), arachnids (4.89%), crustaceans (4.34%), mollusks (3.26%), amphibians (0.54%), annelids (0.54%) and reptiles (0.54%). The numerical percentage and the frequency of myriapods occurrence were significantly (P < 0.05) higher in males captured in the locality of Loum (100% and 35.55%) compared to the females (28.57% and 18.18%). Comparing the state of maturity, the numerical percentage and the frequency of occurrence of insects (100% and 42.85%) and indigestible matters (100% and 42.85%) were significantly higher in the youngs frogs (61.11% and 20.89%) captured in Loum compared to the adults (22.22% and 7.46%). Frogs of high weight (˃1000g) recorded significantly (P < 0.05) higher occurrence and numerical frequency of myriapods (100 and 70%), indigestible and detritus materials (100 and 40%) in low-weight frogs (<400g) and plants leaves and steems (50 and 47.36%) in medium-weight frogs (400 – 1000g). In conclusion, goliath frog is an omnivore fed on a variety of preys and plants according to their availability in the environment.
Genetic diversity of Algerian sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) landraces by using agro-morphological markers
Authors: Ouldkiar Redha , Kirouani Abderrezzak , Laouar Meriem , Nadjemi Boubekeur , Abdelguerfi Aissa
Published: February 2022

The present study was performed to assess the native Algerian sorghum germplasm,20 accessions originating from the South of Algeria and one introduced commercial hybrid were evaluated for 12quantitative agro-morphological markers. Analysis of variance revealed significant differences (p ˂ 0.05) between accessions for all characters. Comparison of means by Duncan’s least significant test separate accessions into several homogeneous groups. It was found that sorghum landrace Ai19 showed the highest scores of final height (317 cm) and biomass dry yield (38 tons), Ai13 showed shortest vegetative cycles by 75 days to 50% flowering and the highest exploration of water to accumulate dry matter. The first two-principle component showed together more than 76% of the total variation. Clustering analysis showed that the 20 accessions were divided into four groups, mainly differentiated by forage production, days to 50% of flowering, final height, tillering capacity and leaf characteristics. The current study demonstrates that the characterization of the entire collection revealed a great phenotypic variability within the accessions and showed those that have markers of agronomic interest. Agro-morphological traits were very practical in detecting variation between local and commercial hybrid sorghum. Landraces Ai19, Ai13 and Fr1, through their valuable agro-morphological markers, could be used in sorghum genetic breeding programs.
Anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect of an alkaloid-fixed oil mix from Linumusitatisimum seeds in vivo
Authors: Ferhat Riad , Bribi Noureddine , Merakeb Mohamed Sofiane , Betitra Yanat
Published: February 2022

Inflammation is an immune response to chemical, physical or biological aggression. The comprehension of the several pro-inflammatory and pro-resolving process may lead to the development of new functional drugs instead of the conventional ones. However, Inflammation reaction is conventionally treated by steroidal and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. These medications may be useless because of their side effects. In this study, we aim to evaluate the anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect of alkaloid /fixed oil mixture (AO) from flaxseeds in-vivo. Three doses of AO mix (50, 100 and 200 mg/kg) were used in several anti-inflammatory and analgesic tests. The obtained results had shown that the AO mix presents a potential anti-inflammatory and analgesic activities. These results highlight the therapeutic potential of alkaloids and fixed oils combination. Additionally, to other research, the present study supports the anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects of flax seeds with an original contribution by combining alkaloids and fixed oil from Linumusitatissimum
Leaf Geometric morphometrics among a natural population of Norway maple (Acer platanoidesL.) in Northern Algeria
Authors: Mediouni Rida Mohammed , Said Sarra , Ilias Faiza , Gaouar Suheil Semir Bechir
Published: February 2022

Maple (Acer L.) is a diverse tree genera that includes more than a hundred of deciduous and evergreen species in Northern hemisphere,Acer platanoidesis a species from the maple’s genuswith an invasive aptitudes in Europe and North America,this specieshad never been recordedin North Africa andthe main aim of this work is to investigate the shape and size variability withina natural population in Northern Algeria. The study was carried out using a collection of multivariate, bivariate and univariate statistics, 303 A. platanoides leaves were includedin the analysis counting 2 taxa from8 countries. The analyzed data showssome very close results between Algerian and European A. platanoides, One Way ANOVA of size provided a significant p.value<0.001 between the three studied populations, the Bonferroni correction doesn’t show any significant p.values between Algerian and European A.platanoides but confirmed the difference of A. platanoidesssp turkestanicum from the others, linear regression of shape and size shows a significant p.value of <0.001 but a low negative coefficient of correlation r= -0.18 and a low coefficient of determination r2= 0.033, Principal component analysis (PCA)shows an inertia of 53.48% between the first two components and revealed three different forms, MANOVA based on shape data revealed a significant p.value <0.001 between groups of taxa, a Pillai trace of 1.108, and a Wilks lambda coefficient of 0.192, the closest squared Mahalanobis distance (d=8.01) was reported between Algerian and European A. platanoidespopulations while the largest (d=16.74) was scored between Algerian and Iranian populations, clustering using Kmeans was depending on both Elbow and Silhouette methods, the typical number of clusters according to the two methods was k=2,however, clustering doesn’t reveal any specific shape or group of leaves, the statistical analysis proved a small phenotypic plasticity between Algerian and European A. platanoidesleaves in terms of shape while size remain conserved between both populations, the provided statistical tools confirms the ability of A. platanoidestoshow an environmental adaptation additionally also approves A. platanoidessspturkestanicumas distinguished subspecies.
Morphometric characterization of domestic rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus domesticus L.) in western Algeria
Authors: Mogharbi Amel , Mediouni Rida Mohammed , Ameur Ameur Abdelakder , Azzi Noureddine , Gaouar Semir Bechir Suheil
Published: February 2022

In order to identify domestic rabbit populations in the departement of Tiaret, thirteen morphological descriptors were applied. This study was based only on the phenotypic variability, all breeds are were defined according to the international standards based on external appearance. quantitative traits were measured on 70 rabbits belonging to different agroecological localities (Steppic, Mountainous and Saharian). A comparison was carried out in order to identify differences and similarities between males and females. The baryometric characterization reveals a significant phenotypic diversity at the population studied. Multiple correspondence factor analysis (MCA) and ascending hierarchical classification (CAH) identified three distinguished classes. In general, the local rabbit has an average weight of 1.97 kg, an average body length of 28.8 cm and a chest measurement of 26.11 cm.
Contribution to the morphometric characterization and physico-chemical analysis of meat of porcupines (Hystrix cristata ) in Tlemcen region
Authors: Boufatah Sidi Mohammed , Mkedder Ikram , Gaouar Semir Bechir Suheil
Published: February 2022

In Algeria, the work undertaken on the ecology of wild rodents mainly focuses on gerbils and merions, and Cténdactylideae. As for hystricide, to our knowledge studies are non-existent although porcupine (Hystrix cristata). Although being a protected species, the porcupine is considered an agricultural pest, with tasty meat, and therefore largely poached. This study took place over a two-year cycle from 2017 to 2019. Field investigations began in region of Tlemcen. A survey was carried out to collect information; we used 25 questions about farmer and hunter like age, jobs, profession ...) also a question about the use of porcupine in this area and how the farmer and hunter deal with this animal. Sampling was carried out on individuals of both sexes, male and female. A total of 22 individuals were sampled, including 12 males and 10 females. The description of the qualitative characteristics was made using a visual examination. Two qualitative variables were studied. The description of the quantitative characteristics was carried out using a tape measure in which each animal was subjected to 15 body measurements. For the physico-chemical analysis, 100 g of fresh meat from two healthy individuals was used. Descriptive analysis revealed that females are larger than males; the black color of the skin (59.09%) is the most dominant compared to the dark brown (36.36%) and light brown (4.54%) color. Principal component analysis (PCA) has shown that all quantitative variables are positively correlated with each other. The principal component analysis of individuals by region shows that the majority of individuals from the interior plains have high values ​​(Maghnia and Remchi) and the majority of individuals from forest areas have the lowest values ​​(Ghazawat, Mafrouche and Ain fezza) . Principal component analysis of individuals by sex shows that females contain high values ​​compared to males. Principal component analysis of individuals by skin color shows no difference between individuals. The ascending hierarchical classification (CAH) confirmed the results of the CPA which allowed us to distinguish 4 classes. The results of physico-chemical analysis of the fresh meat of 2 individuals (male and female) of the Ghanmi breed, for 100g of fresh meat reveal that the protein content is 21.5-20 g, the lipid content is quite important in the female compared to the male (3g in the female and 1.35 g in the male). In contrast, the carbohydrate content and per 100 g of meat was zero
Assessment of chemical quality properties and phenolic content of different samples of Algerian olive oil
Authors: Mahdi Souad , Azzi Rachid , Abdellaoui Zakaria , Bouziane Khaled , Kadouci Fouzia , Mekahli Fatima Zahra , Kalai Ikram , Serhane Naima
Published: February 2022

The consumer necessity for a good quality of olive oil in terms of its lipid and phenolic profiles is demanded to preserve a good health and to combat illnesses. The conformity of olive oil with the International Olive Council standards requires the determination of certain chemical parameters including free acidity, saponification and peroxide indices. Our study was based on a comparative evaluation of chemical quality indices and extraction of phenolic compounds from different samples of olive oil of different durations of storage, from different regions of Algeria and with different preparations. The most recent olive oil sample presented the least acidity (1.88%) and saponification index (185.32 mg of KOH/g of oil). However, the sample conserved for five years revealed the highest quantities of total phenolics (0.56 ± 0.02 mg GAE/g oil) and flavonoids (0.174 ± 0.019 mg CE/g oil). Different results were collected comparing samples of olive oil from different regions from Algeria. Acidity percentages were ranged from 0.7 to 3.1%, peroxide index from 8 to 53meqO2/Kg of oil and saponification number from 166.61 to 201.11 mg KOH/g of oil. Yields of phenolic extraction results revealed percentages from 0.11 to 0.24%. The traditionally prepared olive oil presented the best quality with an acidity of 1.01% and a saponification number of 187.10 ± 13.68 mg KOH/g oil. Whereas, the industrially prepared one exhibited the lower number of peroxide with 8.30 ± 2.88 meqO2/ kg oil. The quality of olive oil was influenced by time, geographical region and mode of extraction. Conserved olive oils may be destined for the manufacture of soaps or the extraction of phenolic compounds
Illegal Levies as a Negative Element Contributing to The Decrease of The Tourism Potential on Madura
Authors: Effendi Tolib , Windari Rusmilawati
Published: February 2022

As revealed by the World Economic Forum, there is a correlation between corruption and tourism: the higher the level of corruption of a state, as reflected in the Corruption Perceptions Index of Transparency International, the lower the number of foreign tourists visiting the state. As such, a very strong correlation exists between the community development index, tourism, and the community’s legal awareness on the journey to the eradication of illegal fees. Illegal fees have to date been regarded as something normal in society. Illegal fees have become a regular in every sector, which must be ceased, and this holds true to the tourism sector as well. It is thus become essential to study the correlation between illegal fees in the tourism sector and the undermined tourism potential on Madura.Illegal fees have become part of the systems applied in Indonesia, including in the tourism sector. One of the reasons behind visitors’ disinterest in visiting a tourist attraction is the illegal fees someone imposes there, whether they be in the form of entrance fees or in the form of parking fees. The absence of a price standard allows some irresponsible persons to collect such fees as entrance and parking fees at tourist attractions variably according to the situation that arises in a given time.This paper uses a socio-legal research method to investigate directly into the relationship between illegal fees in the tourism sector and the undermined tourism potential on Madura. Primary data, collected through interviews, survey, and observation, were analyzed descriptively.
A Study On Software Engineering Defect Prediction
Authors: Prasad V S , Sasikala K
Published: February 2022

The success of any software system entirely depends on the accuracy of the results of the system and whether it is without any flaws. Software defect prediction problems have an extremely beneficial research potential. Software defects are the major issue in any software industry. Software defects not only reduce the software quality, increase costing but it also suspends the development schedule. Software bugs lead to inaccurate and discrepant results. As an outcome of this, the software projects run late, are cancelled or become unreliable after deployment. Quality and reliability are the major challenges faced in a secure software development process. There are major software cost overruns when a software product with bugs in its various components is deployed at client s side. The software warehouse is commonly used as record keeping repository which is mostly required while adding new features or fixing bugs. Many data mining techniques and dataset repository are available to predict the software defects. Bug
prediction technique is an important part in software engineering area for last one decade. Software bugs which detect at early stage are simple and inexpensive for rectifying the software. Software quality can be enhanced by using the bug prediction techniques and the software bug can be reduced if applied accurately. Dependent and independent variable are considered in Software bug prediction. To prevent defect based on software metrics software prediction model are used. Metrics based classification categorize component as defective and non-defective.
Geochemical and Clay Mineralogical Characteristics of the Black Shale and Constrains on Diagenesis and Maturation, Chia Gara Formation, Iraqi Kurdistan Region, Iraq
Authors: Tobia Faraj H. , Mustafa Rezhin K.
Published: February 2022

Black shale of Tithonian (Late Jurassic)-Berriasian (Early Cretaceous) Chia Gara Formation have been investigated by clay minerals and geochemistry (total organic carbon, major and trace elements) to determine the chemical associations and the relation between their diagenesis and maturity. The X-ray diffraction data show that kaolinite and illite are predominant clay minerals. The samples show low illite crystallinity index (0.56ºΔ2θ), and most of the illite-smectite mixed layers are altered to the illite mineral. Analyzed black shales are recognized by high total organic carbon (TOC) content (1.47- 5.87wt%) and rich in SiO2 (33.19%), followed by CaO (20.54%) and Al2O3 (12.08%). Comparison between the obtained data and the Post Archean Australian Shale values indicate that CaO, Sr, U, V, Ni, Zn and Mo were present in higher concentrations; P2O5, Nb and Hf were nearly similar, while Na2O, MnO, Rb and Ba was much lower. Also, the behavior of the trace elements can be inferred from the enrichment factor. The studied black shales are enriched in Zn, U, V, Ni and Mo. Correlation between elements predict their association and origin. U, V, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn and Mo are related to the phosphate minerals, also the organic matter played a part in the enrichment of V and Ni elements. Al2O3 significantly correlates with Fe2O3, MnO, TiO2, Sc, Hf, Nb, Zr, Th, Ba, Rb in addition to REE indicating their associations with clay minerals. Dependent upon the predominance of illite clay mineral and illite crystallinity index, in addition to the Tmax (426 and 442ºC), the plurality of the studied shales is over mature and anchi-metamorphic. The shales are related to the deep diagenetic zone with a paleo-temperature between 150 and 200°C.
New Equations to Determine Shear Velocity from Compressional Velocity in Hf-2 Well, Halfaya Oil Field
Authors: Al-Banna Ahmed , Tareq Hiba , Al-Sharaa Ghazi
Published: February 2022

The most important characters of the rock formations are shear and compression velocities, which are used to calculate elastic moduli. The geomechanical properties can be used to evaluate reservoir stability or to calibrate velocity and time/depth conversion, synthetic seismogram and other important applications. The aim of this study is to use the first order least square method to obtain an empirical equation to determine the shear velocity from compressional velocity for Mishrif, Rumaila, Ahmadi, and Mauddud formations in Hf-2 well. The obtained equations depend on sonic log and dipole shear sonic imager data of Hf-2 well and use Techlog software. The results from the obtained equations in comparison with those results of Green Castagna equation and measured data of dipole shear sonic imager of shear velocity for Mishrif, Rumiala and Mauddud formations. It is found from the comparison that the result is consistent each other’s. The consistent reflect the reality of shear waves values obtained in these formations. The comparison in Ahmadi formation also shows a consistent result for the obtained equations but it shows some differences from the dipole shear sonic imager and shear velocity reference values. The authors believed that the difference in some values of the Ahmadi Formation may be due to the high shale volume in comparison to the other formations.
Islamic Human Resource Management Practices and Innovation in Malaysian Public Service
Authors: Azmi Ilhaamie Abdul Ghani
Published: February 2022

The contribution of Islamic human resource management practices (IHRM) on enhancing innovation has not been researched yet in Malaysian public service. Moreover, one of IHRM practices which is Islamic promotion practice has not been studied in previous researches. Thus, this is the impetus of this study. As many previous studies have engaged quantitative method in attaining their research objectives, this study tries to contribute to the body of knowledge by engaging qualitative method whereby semi-structured interviews are conducted with the top management and exec-utives of ten public agencies. Five interviews are allocated to each awarded and non-awarded public organizations. The purpose is to examine the similarities and differ-ences of these public agencies and between different types of informant. The results found similarities and differences among the awarded and non-awarded public agen-cies. The result shows that majority of the awarded public organizations agreed that the implementation of IHRM practices in the organizations has enhanced innovation. The findings of this study indicate that IHRM practices should continue to be imple-mented in Malaysian public service as it contributes to increasing innovation at the workplace.
Cash Waqf for Financing ACT Foundation in Indonesia: A Juristic and Analytical Study
Authors: Akbar Kieren , Karim Fatimah
Published: February 2022

Cash waqf is the most useful waqf instrument to be used in humanitarian institutions. This research aims to analyze cash waqf and its expedience in financing humanitarian relief institutions (ACT Foundation) and investment methods in the foundation. Thus, humanitarian activities necessitate a form of money distribution to preserve the continuation of its benefits. The researcher used inductive approach in evaluating legal evidences, information, data and details regarding cash waqf. Furthermore, analytical approach was used to analyze and explain the legal aspects of cash waqf and verify its legality and validation to finance humanitarian institutions. By integrating theory and practice, the researcher conducted a field study by interviewing officials in the institution to ensure that the practices are in accordance with Islamic jurisprudence. Also, the research was done to expose investment methods to gain benefits of cash waqf. It can be concluded that the cash waqf is allowed to finance the activities of humanitarian institution as well as being invested to obtain further benefits.
Permissibility of Charging Fees against Guarantee Fundamental and Analytical Study of Resolutions of (SAC-BNM)
Authors: Noureddin Mowaffak , Noor Azman Bin Mohd. , Arif Arif Ali
Published: February 2022

This research studies the permissibility of guarantee with fees (kafalah bi al-ujrah) and analyzes it from the perspective of Fiqh and Usul Al-Fiqh, as it is considered one of the important issues in the field of Islamic finance. The issue has been studied in light of the resolutions adopted by the Shari’ah Advisory Council, Bank Negara Malaysia (SAC-BNM) in this regard. The researcher used the descriptive research method on descriptive related studies to describe the issue, while the analytical method was used in analyzing the issue, critically discussing it, and providing solutions to it. Among the findings of this research are: The absence of Qur’anic verses and Prophetic hadiths that forbid the issue does not mean the ability to rely on the two resources i.e., interest and analogy (qiyas, Maṣlaḥah) in the permissibility of charging fees without restrictions. The guarantee corporations should only demand the amount of the debt they have paid on behalf of the borrowers. The guarantee corporations are not allowed to charge any additional amount more than their actual expenses.
Deducing Legitimate Purposes from the Problem of Quranic Verses (The Purpose of Self-Preservation as a Model)
Authors: Aluallim Sumayah Muhammad Ahmad , Yusof Adnan Bin Mohamed , Abd Kadir Kauthar Binti
Published: February 2022

The Qur’an was and still draws the mind to many verses and issues that draw the reader’s mind, searching for the lofty purposes behind the orthodox text, with a deep belief that the Qur’an does not speak out of whims, and it would not have been, and it is revealed by the Almighty, the Wise. The Holy Qur’an discussed all aspects of life, showing the aspect of health and corruption in each aspect, whether related to the interest of the individual and the group, the present and the future, and it is the same as what scholars called the science of legitimate purposes, and they gathered them in five: preserving religion, mind, money, soul, and offspring, this science pursues and takes into account the interests, and repels the harmful. During the recitation of the Noble Qur’an, the reader stands on some verses that seem contradictory, so he goes back to the interpretation, clarifying their meanings, as it caused him a problem in understanding, as it is thought that they contradict, and it is only an apparent contradiction. The door opens to many questions and deductions, stemming from the same text. Some scholars derive a rule according to the linguistic structure, and some of them deduce a door to social science from it, and some of them deduce the legitimate intent drawn from this apparent problem, which is what work will be on it in sha Allah.
The Role of Muslim Women in Combating Bullying and its Effects in Contemporary Societies “An Educational, Social and Legal study”
Authors: Muhammad Salihu Musa Jibo
Published: February 2022

The phenomenon of bullying in the current era is one of the problems that cause fear and anxiety among young students and adolescents, and it has become one of the most prevalent phenomena in the present era, which sends deadly toxins into the family, school and society of its various affiliations, leaving its impact on the victims of their various affiliations. the bully himself, in order to cause disturbing psychological and physical problems; Because it is creating an imminent danger in schools and outside it, , and the phenomenon has developed, like other psychological phenomena, to electronic bullying that has emerged in recent times due to the huge developments in the world. This study aimed to highlight the role that Muslim women can play towards this phenomenon in order to combat it from its early stages, through pre-prevention, because of its great importance in Islam. And what is the Islamic Sharia effective role in eradicating and suppressing such a phenomenon, by following a normal approach emanating from the Holy Quran and Sunnah, The methods used to achieve this study are: the descriptive approach and the inductive approach. Some important findings of the study emerged, including that: The bullying is not just a problem; Rather, it aggravated to the fact that it is a large social and educational phenomenon that spreads all over the world, and that the schools are the most vulnerable to bullying, and that the causes of the spread of bullying are due to personal, psychological, social, and school reasons. The study also proved that women have a major role in combating this phenomenon by dealing with it in its early stages by revealing the victims of bullying, and setting rules to combat it through prior prevention, and successive remedial steps from the Qur’an and Sunnah.
Breast Cancer Risk Analysis Using Fuzzy Inference System with the Mamdani Model: Literature Review
Authors: Dewi Siti utami , Sri Haryati Rr. Tutik
Published: February 2022

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancer causes of death in sufferers. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death for Indonesian women. For this reason, a device that can identify the risk of breast cancer is needed. The fuzzy method with the Mamdani model is one method that has been widely used in software development to determine the level of breast cancer risk. Purpose: To know the software development of the Fuzzy Inference System Method with the Mamdani model to identify the level of breast cancer risk. Methods: This research is a literature study with the data collection process through the PubMed, Science Direct, ProQuest, and Google Scholar databases. The criteria for the articles used are 2010-2021 publications. Results: Based on a review of 10 journals using the Fuzzy Inference System (FIS) Mamdani model can provide effective results to identify risks for people who have the possibility of developing breast cancer. Conclusion: The fuzzy expert system using the Mamdani method can be applied to the problem domain of breast cancer diagnosis with a fairly good level of accuracy to be able to overcome the inequality of mammography results.
Family Nursing Care In Hypertension Disease With Nursing Problems Knowledge Deficit With Hypertension Health Education Actions
Authors: Imelda Ria ika , Al-Bahra Al-Bahra
Published: February 2022

The purpose of this study was to determine Family Nursing Care for Hypertension with Knowledge Deficit Nursing Problems with Hypertension Health Education Actions. The research design is descriptive which aims to describe important events that occur in the present. The type of descriptive research design used is a case study research design. The case study subjects consisted of 2 (two) patients. The focus in the case study is to find out family nursing care in hypertension with the problem of lack of knowledge with health education actions about hypertension. The appropriate ones are: knowledge deficit related to the inability of the family to recognize sick family members. At the intervention stage, the author prepares a nursing care plan for Mr. S and Mr. A, which is to provide health education about hypertension. When this health education was given, respondents followed the directions given to make traditional treatment from star fruit to lower blood pressure. To determine the level of success of nursing actions that provide Health Education. Mrs. S got results before giving Health Education, Ny.S blood pressure was 145/80mmHg and after Health Education, blood pressure was 140/80mmHg. While Mrs. A got the results before explaining Health Education, Mr. A's blood pressure was 140/80mmHg and health education was carried out with the results of blood pressure 135/80mmHg
ANALISIS PENGARUH PERTUMBUHAN EKONOMI TERHADAP KEMISKINAN TINGKAT PROVINSI DI INDONESIA
Authors:   Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang, Putri Fenny Linsisca , Megawati Oktavia Dwi , Azhar Yufis
Published: February 2022

This study aims to determine what causes or impacts economic growth in poverty in Indonesia from 2013 to 2018. Economic growth and poverty are very important in seeing the success of a country's development. However, developing countries that are experiencing economic growth such as Indonesia are also accompanied by an increase in the growth of the population living under poverty. Therefore, poverty is also one of the problems in the economy in Indonesia which is complex and multidimensional. In this study, to see how much influence economic growth has on the number of poor people, a simple linear regression is used. The conclusion obtained from this process is that variable X (economic growth) has an influence on variable Y (number of poor people in Indonesia), especially at the provincial level. Simultaneously, economic growth has an influence on the poverty rate in Indonesia by 3,485, while the coefficient is 1,359.
MENGUKUR KEBERHASILAN PENERAPAN SISTEM INFORMASI AKADEMIK DENGAN MODEL KESUKSESAN DELON AND MCLEAN
Authors:   STMIK Widuri, Pusparini Nur Nawaningtyas , Sani Asrul
Published: February 2022

Academic information systems are designed to manage academic-related data using computer technology. The quality of the information system helps provide satisfaction for the organization and increases competitiveness, providing added value to STMIK Widuri. To measure the success of a system can apply the success model of Delone and McLean.By testing the system using DeLone and McLean it is known that the STMIK Widuri academic information system as a whole has a good quality system and scores 81.63%.
PENGARUH GOOD CORPORATE GOVERNANCE TERHADAP KINERJA KEUANGAN PERUSAHAAN PADA SEKTOR PERTAMBANGAN YANG TERDAFTAR DI BURSA EFEK INDONESIA PERIODE 2016-2019
Authors:   Universitas Methodist Indonesia, Nababan Eva Irene , Gultom Robinhot , Sihite Mislan
Published: February 2022

This study aims to know and analyze the influence of Good Corporate Governance on corporate financial performance of the mining company sector listed on Indonesia Stock Exchange (BEI) period 2016-2019. The population are the mining company sector in Indonesia Stock Exchange period 2016-2019, which amounted to 47 companies and the sampling technique with purposive sampling, based on the criteria specified only 8 companies that meet the criteria. Methods of data analysis using multiple linear regression analysis. The results of this study partially indicate that the institusional ownership does not have an significant impacton the company's performanc as measured by ROE. The results partially indicate of managerial ownership does not have an significant impacton the company's performance. The independent commissioner partially indicate have an significant impacton the company's performance and the committee audit partially indicate does not have an significant impacton the company's performance. Simultaneously, the institusional ownership, the managerial ownership, the independent commissioner and the committee audit have an significant impact on the company’s performance as measured by ROE.
KEJADIAN MIOKARDITIS PASCA PEMBERIAN VAKSIN COVID-19 BERBASIS mRNA
Authors:   Universitas Methodist Indonesia, Tambunan Ronald T. H.
Published: February 2022

COVID-19 is still being a pandemic with high morbidity and mortality rate. In Indonesia, there were about 4 million cases with 150 thousand of them ending up in death. The approved COVID-19 vaccines have been successful in decreasing their morbidity and mortality rate, with mRNA-based vaccines such as BNT162b2 and mRNA-1273 having high efficacy. There are reports about the post-vaccination adverse events such as myocarditis, therefore a literature review was written about the problem. This article was made as a literature review, collecting previous research articles about myocarditis induced by the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine. Data collecting was done subjectively, without using any structured planning systematic and narratively presented. There are seven research articles investigating post-vaccination myocarditis, which 5 of them concluded about an increased risk of myocarditis event due to mRNA vaccine, one article stated that mRNA vaccine whether it is BNT162b2 or mRNA-1273, is safe to be used, and one article stated there is no correlation between myocarditis and mRNA vaccination due to a very small incident rate. mRNA COVID-19 vaccines are safe to be used due to their high efficacy in preventing severe clinical manifestations of SARS-CoV-2 infection. A post-vaccination adverse event like myocarditis is very rare and has a temporary and mild clinical manifestation in nature.
ANALISIS SISTEM INFORMASI AKUNTANSI PENERIMAAN BIAYA TAGIHAN PEMAKAIAN AIR BERSIH PADA PERUSAHAAN DAERAH AIR MINUM (PDAM) TIRTAULI KOTA PEMATANGSIANTAR
Authors:   Universitas Methodist Indonesia, Pandiangan Claudya , Purba Dimita H. P. , Jamaluddin Jamaluddin , Silalahi Mulatua P.
Published: February 2022

This study aims to find out how the accounting information system for billing receipts is carried out at PDAM Tirtauli. The method used in this research is using descriptive qualitative research with data collection methods by observation and documentation. Based on the results of this study, it was found that the Accounting Information System from the receipt of clean water usage bills at PDAM Tirtauli, Pematangsiantar City was categorized as good, because the system used was clear and structured. However, the company is still experiencing problems in the Accounting Information System from the receipt of billing fees. These obstacles, such as in the Accounting Information System for receiving billing fees, there are still customers who are in arrears. Furthermore, the Accounting Information System depends on the network. So network errors can also occur so that they can interfere with the work of the system on the PDAM. Efforts made by PDAM are to collect customer arrears that have not been paid, and if the payment has not been made for more than 3 months, PDAM Tirtauli will terminate the customer's waterline. The next effort made by PDAM Tirtauli is to be more careful in implementing the system used in the company to minimize errors that occur in the Accounting Information System used in the company.
PENGGUNAAN METODE MULTILAYER PERCEPTRON PADA PREDIKSI INDEKS SAHAM LQ45
Authors:   Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Jakarta, Pangaribuan A. B. , Octa A. , Hananto B.
Published: February 2022

Forecasting stock prices is an analytical action that is needed as a first step to make decisions in determining the right moment to make buying and selling transactions on the stock exchange floor The amount of data used is 511 days in the period 31 May 2018 – 29 May 2020. This study aims to estimate three stock prices on a daily basis, namely PT. Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Persero) Tbk, PT.Astra International Tbk and PT. Kalbe Farma Tbk uses an artificial neural network model, namely Multilayer Perceptron (MLP).