bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A proposed strategic vision for the university's role in a changing world
Authors:   Professor of Mathematics Education and the former Dean of College of Education, Ain Shams University. Egypt, elmofti44@hotmail.com, Elmofti Mohamed Amin
Published: September 2021

In this study, the writer presents a set of the most important changes in the world from his view point, and the resulting problems or challenges. These changes are represented in the renewal of knowledge structures as a result of the rapid growth of knowledge, progress in technology and information systems, and the shift in the philosophy of science from science to science; To science for quality of life, and the shift from armed conflict in settling disputes, to peaceful negotiation and dialogue, and a broadening the view of the human environment from the local to the global. The writer deals with each of these changes by clarifying what is meant by it, and commenting on each change with his vision of the role that the university should play to confront it and solve the resulting problems. The writer concludes his study with a call to dialogue with those who agree with his vision or disagree with it.
Effectiveness of a Constructive Model of Variables related to Depersonalization- Derealization Disorder of University Students
Authors:   Professor of Mental Psychology, College of Education, Menofia University, Egypt, Shoeib Ali Mahmud , Gobrial Ereny Samir ,   Associate Professor Mental Heahlt College of Education, Zagazig University, Egypt, Ereny.gobrial@hotmail.co.uk
Published: September 2021

The aims of this study were to identify the correlation between Depersonalization - Derealization Disorder (DPDR), anxiety, depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorders and to propose a constructive model of anxiety, depression and obsessive- compulsive disorders related to Depersonalization Derealization Disorder of university students. The sample consisted of 344 students (325 female and 19 male), with a mean age of (24.4) years. The study applied the following scales: structured clinical interview for depersonalization-derealization spectrum, Cambridge Depersonalization Scale, Generalised anxiety scale (GAD-7), Hamilton Depression Rating Scale and Maudsley Obsessional–Compulsive Inventory. Results indicated that obsessive-compulsive disorder and depression played a major role in developing DPDR due to a significant positive effect of these disorders, while anxiety had a weak correlation. The study developed a constructive model of variables related to DPDR based on AMOS software. The results illustrated that the contribution of obsessive-compulsive and depression as independent variables in predicting PDRD was 61.8 and 44.9, respectively, while no effect of anxiety was recorded. The findings also developed a model for the causal relationships between anxiety, depression, and obsessive-compulsive influence on DPDR disorder. The results of the causal model test indicated that the obsessive-compulsive variable is hypothesized to be a mediator in influencing the DPDR disorder as it is affected by both anxiety and depression.
Approach Integrated of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics – STEM
Authors:   Professor of Mathematics Education, Al Arish University, Egypt, ibarahim1973@yahoo.com, Abdullah Ibrahiem Mohammed
Published: September 2021

The research paper aims to highlight the STEM approach as one of the modern integrated approaches in the field of mathematics education. STEM which means the integration of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math has its significant role in the development of curricula in the Arab world generally and particularly in mathematics curricula. This paper addresses the definition of STEM, the justifications for its emergence and the causes for the attention it recently receives. Moreover, the paper sheds light on its objectives, content, related teaching strategies, educational activities, evaluation, characteristics, advantages and obstacles found in its application.
Ideologia e catequese
Authors: Souza José Evangelista de
Published: September 2021

Por que abordar este assunto? Qual o interesse imediato? Que interesse traria para o trabalho pastoral?

O assunto é importante. A palavra ideologia tem servido para se acusar a Igreja. Políticos conservadores e defensores do “status quo”, bem como membros da própria hierarquia, vêm acusando as Comunidades Eclesiais de Base de infiltrações ideológicas...
An idiom (phraseological) dictionary at school and at home: which to choose and how to use
Authors: Nikitina T. G. , Rogaleva E. I.
Published: September 2021

The paper presents the results obtained by analysing modern learners’ idiom dictionaries. The analysis was performed from linguistic and linguistic-methodological perspectives. The aim of the study is to show readers, primarily teachers of the Russian language, the ways of using data from idiom dictionaries in school practice; to propose guidelines on organising learners’ work with an idiom dictionary which is understood as a book of reference, a workbook, and a book for family reading. The application of componential, contextual, historical-etymological, linguoculturological analysis in conjunction with the techniques of etymological paraphrase and linguistic-methodological phraseographic construction enabled the authors of the paper to develop a conception of interactive aspectual and multifaceted presentation of idioms in learner’s dictionaries. The proposed conception is realized in published dictionaries and is also demonstrated in this research paper. The performed analysis of several idiom dictionaries revealed drawbacks in the formatting of such aspects of dictionary entries as the headword, the idiom definition, and the etymological commentary. The attention of those teachers who use idiom dictionaries is drawn to the mentioned shortcomings. Recommendations for choosing dictionaries presenting idioms correctly are formulated. Innovative learner’s idiom dictionaries (i.e. materials created in the Experimental laboratory of learners’ lexicography at Pskov State University) described in this paper comply with the activity approach in teaching. The correlation between the levels of mastering idioms and the parametric zones of dictionary entries in these projects is methodologically significant. Working with engaging etymological dictionaries in the classroom and at home develops young readers’ research skills, enables them to become familiar with the rich cultural and historical background of idioms. An idiom dictionary-practicum expands students’ active phraseological vocabulary and hones their speech skills. Dictionaries in stories recommended for family reading offer readers an engaging plot presentation of idioms and additionally contain a variety of tasks for joint creative work of adults and children. Thus, this comparison of modern learners’ idiom dictionaries should help teachers to select the most suitable dictionary and utilise it in class work according to the aims and objectives they want to achieve.
Work with aphorisms at school (a system of analytic, creative and project tasks)
Authors: Malkova Y. V.
Published: September 2021

The paper describes the best practices for multi-aspect work with aphoristic statements in Russian lessons. Studying aphorisms at school stems on the one hand from the need to enhance learners’ abilities to understand and decode writing of a variety of genres. On the other hand, it is determined by the immaturity of secondary school students’ skills required to create original statements of ethical, civic, or philosophical nature. Such a lack of essential skills becomes a key problem area during end-of-course assessment. The eight stages of instruction proposed in this paper are based on the axiological and system-activity approaches. They include a logical sequence of exercises teaching learners to manipulate aphoristic statements and boost different types of their verbal and cogitative activity. In the process of fathoming the paradoxical nature of aphorisms special attention is paid to those methods which develop flexible thinking and cognitive activity. This is only possible with dependence on learners’ emotional intellect (surprise, doubt, guesswork). Employing these practices not only improves the subject proficiency quality, but also facilitates the achievement of meta-subject and personal results. Cognitive competences are formed while interpreting and classifying aphorisms. Universal regulatory acts are honed in the process of judging aphorism ‘competitions’, self-testing, and mutual testing. Communicative acts are assessed during group project work. Personal learning outcomes are the strengthening of learners’ axiological attitudes and the development of their aesthetic consciousness.
The Nabokov code
Authors: Evtushenko O. V.
Published: September 2021

The article is devoted to the generalisation of the accumulated knowledge about the decoding of Nabokov’s texts. The obtained clues were integrated and then utilised to interpret the story "Catastrophe" ("Details of a Sunset"). The research was based on the methods of immanent linguistic text analysis which were employed in conjunction with comparative analysis. The study identified numerous multilevel intratextual and intertextual repetitions. The symbols important for understanding the author’s intention were analysed. The interpretation of the text as a story about overcoming traumatic memories of Russia is substantiated.
A vocabulary lesson as a basis for dictionary culture formation in the process of teaching the Russian language
Authors: Levushkina O. N.
Published: September 2021

The paper substantiates the relevance of dictionary culture formation as an important component of information culture and personal culture in general. In addition, the concept of "the culture of dictionary use" is defined. The vocabulary lesson is described as an innovative type of Russian lessons; this type is characterised by a specific goal and a specific content related to the personal, meta-subject, and subject levels of the results achieved in the process of education. Such lessons play a significant role in the development of students’ linguistic personality; they also stimulate learners’ cognitive activity, facilitate the mastering of linguistic norms and the acquisition of self-regulatory skills. Resource materials for a vocabulary lesson, namely vocabulary exercises, are demonstrated. Informational-orientational, activity-semantic, and activity-textual vocabulary tasks illustrate the proposed typology of vocabulary tasks.
Tendencies in modern verbal derivation
Authors: Nikolina N. A.
Published: September 2021

The article examines various types of verbal neologisms functioning in modern Russian speech. The aim of the research is to reveal the tendencies of verbal derivation at the turn and at the beginning of the 21st century. It is noted that verb vocabulary is regularly enriched by neologisms of different structural types despite the fact that this part of speech is less open to neologization. It has been demonstrated that suffixation, prefixation, and postfixation (grammatical suffixation) are the most productive processes of derivation. The following tendences of modern verbal derivation have been revealed: intensive formation of new verbs via borrowing from foreign languages; expansion of denominative derivation of verbs; an increase in the number of reflexive verbs expressing various aspects of subject-object relations. It is concluded that verbal neologisms are consistently used not only in media language, but also in the language of modern fiction where they enhance its expressiveness and imagery.
Silver/chitosan/ascorbic acid nanocomposites ameliorate diabetic nephropathy in the model of type 1 diabetes
Authors: Esraa Abu El Qassem Mahmoud  , Ayman S Mohamed  , Sohair R Fahmy  , Amel Mahmoud Soliman  , Khadiga Gaafar
Published: September 2021

Aims: The present study aimed to evaluate anti-diabetic properties of AgNPs/chitosan/ascorbic acid nanocomposites (Ag-NCs) in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. Main methods: Eighteen male Wistar albino rats were divided into three main groups (6 rats/group); control, diabetic and Ag-NCs groups. Control group: after a single dose of citrate buffer (0.1 mol/l, i.p), the rats orally received 1 ml distilled water daily for four weeks. The diabetic model was induced by a single dose of streptozotocin (60 mg/kg, i.p) for type 1diabetes. Diabetic groups were treated orally with and Ag-NCs (0.25mg/Kg body weight) daily for four weeks. Key findings: AgNPs/chitosan/ascorbic acid nanocomposite group showed a reduction in the concentrations of glucose, NO, MDA, creatinine, urea and uric acid. At the same time, it appeared a general increase in insulin, CAT, and SOD activities and GSH concentration. The histopathological investigation illustrated a clear improvement in renal architecture. Significance: The suggested mechanism of action for Ag-NCs in decreasing diabetic nephropathy includes two pathways; the hypoglycemic activity and the antioxidant role of Ag-NCs
Magnetic resonance imaging assessment of the cruciate ligament thickness among apparently healthy Nigerians
Authors: Kelechi Okwara  , Michael Sunday Okpaleke  , Uchenna Eusebius Dike  , Anthony Ugwu  , Joe Umunnah  , Isiaq Jamiu
Published: September 2021

Background: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injuries are on the increase in Nigeria and there is no comprehensive study on the relationship between cruciate ligament thickness with age and gender using Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) among Nigerians. Aim of study: The study aimed to assess the thicknesses of the cruciate ligaments among apparently healthy Nigerian population using MRI. Methods: A total of Ninety-four (94) volunteers aged 21 - 70 years who were referred for MRI knee assessment without any ACL and PCL injuries after radiological assessment of their MRI images by a consultant radiologist were recruited for the study. The study was carried out between June 2018 and December 2018. The Age and gender of the volunteers were recorded and the procedure was thoroughly explained to the participants. After removing all non - MRI compliant metallic objects from their bodies, the volunteers lied supine on the couch, arms by the sides, with head first and the knees were positioned on the knee coils and immobilized with cushions.The standard knee MRI examination protocol was adopted for the examinations using a 0.2 Tesla Siemens Magnetom Concerto MRI equipment. The ACL and PCL were measured at the femoral end, midline, and the tibia end using the computer electronic calipers, and the averages were calculated. The Age and gender - related differences in the cruciate ligament thicknesses were tested using Pearson’s moment correlation coefficient and independent simple t-test respectively at a 5% level of significance. Result: The average ACL thicknesses for male and female subjects were 4.76 ± 0.78 and 4.56 ± 0.89 respectively while the average PCL thicknesses for male and female subjects were 4.76 ± 0.78 and 4.75±0.79 respectively. There were no statistically significant differences (p > 0.005) in mean values of ACL and PCL between male and female subjects respectively. PCL thicknesses increased with age while the ACL thicknesses decreased with age. Age correlated positively with the ACL(r=0.2) as well with the PCL (r =0.4). Conclusion: The growths of the posterior and anterior cruciate ligaments have direct and inverse relationships with age respectively. Male volunteer subjects have thicker cruciate ligaments compared to female volunteer subjects.
Pulsatile tinnitus as the first manifestation of a jugular paraganglioma
Authors: Athina L.Zarachi  , Angelos M.Liontos  , Ioannis D.Komnos  , Christina K.Naka  , Ioannis G.Kastanioudakis
Published: September 2021

We present the case of a 59 year old male patient with pulsate tinnitus, referred as the first manifestation of a jugular parganglioma. The patient examined at the outpatient ENT Department of our hospital with a left lateral cervical swelling, difficulty in swallowing and pulsatile tinnitus. Tinnitus was the first reported symptom that appeared one month before. The patient had no medical history. The clinical examination showed an asymmetric swelling of the left tonsil, a left vocal cord paralysis, a retrotympanic mass otoscopically and conductive hearing loss in the left ear. The patient underwent a head-and-neck computed tomography that raised the suspicion of a paraganglioma. The magnetic resonance imaging and the magnetic angiography with the administration of a contrast agent set the diagnosis of a jugular paraganglioma. After the tumor embolization, the patient unerwent primary resection of the tumor. This is the first case of a patient with a jugular paraganglioma and pulsatile tinnitus as the first reported symptom.
Comparing the effects of crude and refined Mammea americana (Mamey apple) leaf extracts on Doralis symphyti (aphids) on ochro (Hibiscus esculentus) plants
Authors: Rameshwar Raghunauth  , Zareefa Bacchus  , Leslie Munroe  , Gomathinayagam Subramanian
Published: September 2021

The aphid, Doralis symphyti (Homoptera: Aphididae), a harmful pest of many crops, causes direct damage by consuming all plant parts, reducing plant vigour, and indirect damage by honeydew secretion and transmission of several viruses. Due to the problem of pesticide resistance, alternative techniques for chemical control, such as the use of natural insecticides with minimal effects on the environment and natural enemies also coincide with organic agriculture have been the objective of this research. The effects of Mammea (Mammey americana) leaf extracts on the mortality of aphids were evaluated. The mammey extracts (Crude and refined) were tested in the laboratory (bioassays) at 100%, 90%, 80%, 70% and 60% dilution. The 80% was determined to be the most efficient dilution. The refined extract resulted in 100% mortality at 84 hours while the dry leaf and green leaf extracts gave 100% mortality in 96 hours. In the field, the refined extract resulted in 65% mortality, dry leaf crude extract obtained in 43% mortality and the green leaf crude extract gave 25% mortality. The mamey leaf extracts were efficient against the aphid in the laboratory since 100% mortality was obtained for all treatments. The field study found that the green leaf extract obtained 29% mortality, dry leaf extract achieved 47% mortality and the refined extract attained 63% mortality of aphids.
Immunohistochemical characterization of KS cases seen in Nnewi Anambra state using HHV-8 LNA1 and HIV-1P24 antibodies
Authors: Felix Emeka Menkiti  , Cornelius Ozobia Ukah  , Ifeoma Oluchukwu Menkiti  , Ifeoma Florence Ezejiofor  , Kayode A Adelusola
Published: September 2021

Introduction: Kaposi sarcoma (KS) is of public health significance in sub-Saharan Africa, including Nigeria, especially in the era of HIV/AIDS. Several works have been done on the prevalence and patterns of KS both in Nigeria and other parts of Africa, with a reported significant prevalence. We employed immunohistochemistry to characterise the morphologic KS cases seen in Nnewi. Materials and Methods: The Formalin Fixed, Paraffin Embedded (FFPE) tissue blocks of all haematoxylin and eosin (H&E) diagnosed cases of KS seen in the archives of histopathology facilities in Nnewi, Anambra State over 15 year period were retrieved. Fresh sections were made from the tissue blocks of the 82 cases that met the inclusion criteria for the study, and were subjected to immunohistochemistry using HHV-8 LNA1 (Human Herpes Virus-8 Latent nuclear antigen1) and HIV-1p24 antibodies and reviewed. Results: A total of 82 KS cases were studied, 69 of which were confirmed KS cases on immunohistochemistry. KS accounted for 1.20% and 14.47% of solid malignancies and sarcomas respectively. Nearly 80% of these were HIV/AIDS-associated, 59.3% of which occurred in females. KS occurred more in the third decade with an age range of 7-74years. Conclusion: KS is quite common in our environment and is largely HIV/AIDS associated. Reducing the burden of HIV/AIDS will invariably reduce KS burden.
Instilling Character Value Of Cooperation Through Traditional Game In SD Negeri Mejasem Barat 03 Tegal Regency
Authors: Astuti Tri
Published: September 2021

Traditional games are one of the wealth of the Indonesian nation that must be preserved.Conservation efforts can be implemented in schools. The main target iselementary school students because theyhave no difficulty getting to know the culture at this age.Traditional games can also be used to instil the character value of cooperation in groups. This value is beneficial for them in facing global challenges in society. The research method is qualitative because the data to be obtained is in the form of words and sentences from the object of research. This data describes how students show a cooperative attitude at school.This collaboration will be seen after the researcher introduces traditional games to students. They will then practice it with their classmates. Data were collected using observation, interview, questionnaire and documentation. The validity of the data was checked by triangulation of sources and methods. The process of instillingthe character value of cooperation in elementary students through traditional games experienced certain obstacles, but these obstacles could be overcome by collaborating with various parties such as students, parents and teachers.
Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF): A Case Report
Authors: Halimi Amanda , Hersunarti Nani
Published: September 2021

Background: The prevalence of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF) currently reaches 50% of heart failure cases and continues to increase every year. HFpEF is an important clinical condition, but the diagnosis is far more challenging than HFrEF (Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction), and there has not been any proven effective treatment. In this case presentation, the latest HFpEF diagnosis and therapy will be discussed.

Case illustration and discussion: A man and a woman came to the emergency room with signs and symptoms of congestion suggestive of heart failure. Additional examination was performed to support the working diagnosis of HFpEF, namely ECG, NTproBNP and echocardiography. HFA-PEFF scores of the first and second patient was 3 and 4 respectively. During hospitalization, diuretics was given to overcome congestion according to guidelines, as well as ACE-inhibitor and beta-blocker. Both patients were also screened for cardiovascular and non-cardiovascular comorbidities, and were given appropriate therapy.

Conclusion: The diagnosis of HFpEF does not have a gold standard yet, meanwhile, the HFA-PEFF scoring can be used. Recommended HFpEF therapy includes diuretics for congestion and management of comorbidities. Several studies of HFpEF treatment are ongoing.

Keywords: heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, HFpEF
Correlation Of Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction And Spatial Qrs-T Angle In Old Myocardial Infarct Patient
Authors: Karwiky Giky , Achmad Chaerul , Martanto Erwan , Sanjaya Ferdy
Published: September 2021

Objective: Spatial QRS-T angle (the angle between the QRS and T vectors) is a strong independent predictor of cardiovascular death. Spatial QRS-T angle calculations can be obtained from the ECG 12 lead with Kors visual transform applications closest to Frank lead system. Half of patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) died from sudden cardiac death (SCD) with Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction (LVEF) as a predictor. The aim of this study was to correlate spatial QRS-T with LVEF in patients with old myocardial infarction (OMI).

Methods: This is a cross-sectional study in patients with OMI that have not undergone revascularization and have achieved medical therapy. 12-lead electrocardiography (ECG) and echocardiography were done simultaneously. Spatial QRS-T angle was measured by Kors visual transform applications. Statistical analysis was performed using Pearson correlation and multivariate analysis with linear regression.

Results: 46 patients meet the inclusion criteria. Baseline characteristics: mean age 58 ± 8 years, 89% male, mean spatial QRS-T was 108.72 ± 43° with mean LVEF 39.39 ± 10%. The spatial QRS-T angle and LVEF was strong negative correlation (r=-0.66, p<0.01) after adjusted with left ventricular mass index (LVMI) correlation between spatial QRS-T angle and LVEF decreasing (r=-0.57, p<0.01). The Spatial QRS-T angle and LVEF of patients with OMI is negative correlation.

Conclusion: The spatial QRS-T angle and LVEF of patients with OMI had negative correlation. Spatial QRS-T angle may be an easier index for assessing cardiac dysfunction in patients with OMI.
SOCIOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT OF THE STUDY OF PATIENTS ‘ OPINIONS ABOUT THE DRUG SUPPLY SYSTEM IN RUSSIA
Authors: Telnova E.A. , Belova A.V. , Zagoruichenko A.A.
Published: September 2021

This article analyzes the results of a sociological survey, which con- firmed the relevance of the issues of accessibility of providing medicines to various categories of citizens. The purpose of this study was to study the attitude of citizens to the existing system, as well as to identify the strengths and weaknesses of preferential security. The main research methods were: the method of studying and generalizing experience; comparative analysis; sociological survey; statistical. According to the presented data, the distribution of answers to questions is determined in % depending on the total number of respondents, including in the dynamics for the analyzed period (2019-2021). This study served as a tool for studying the key problems in obtaining preferential medicines (waiting times for a doctor to issue a prescription, the absence of a prescription in a pharmacy, the refusal of a doctor to issue medicines, etc.). Thus, the results of the conducted sociological survey showed that the LAW system plays a significant role in the structure of healthcare. At the same time, first of all, it is necessary to carry out additional work with various age groups of the popu- lation in the framework of providing information about the possibilities of the additional preferential security system.
Do Financial Inclusion, Debt Behavior Affect Business Investment? Study in Small Medium Enterprise Customers of Bank BPD Yogyakarta Indonesia
Authors:   UPN V Yogyakarta (Indonesia), Gusaptono Raden Hendry , HC R. Heru Kristanto ,   UPN V Yogyakarta (Indonesia), Yuwono Efendy S. ,   Regional Development Bank Yogyakarta (Indonesia)
Published: September 2021

Bank, financial inclusion, debt behavior, and business investment greatly affect the economic growth of a region industry. The main purpose of this research is to examine the effect of bank behavior, financial inclusion, debt behavior on investment decisions of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises customers at Bank BPD Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The research sample is BPD Yogyakarta customers Respondents as 200 entrepreneurs are customers who are in debt for business investment. The analysis model uses mediation regression with PLS. The results showed that bank behavior had a positive effect on financial inclusion. Bank behavior has a positive effect on debt behavior. Financial inclusion has a positive effect on business investment. Debt behavior has a positive effect on business investment. Financial inclusion, debt behavior mediates the influence of bank behavior on business investment. The implication of this research is that a clear bank behavior and high commitment of banks are needed in offering bank products. It takes commitment and supervision from the Bank in providing credit to customers so that the use of funds is in accordance with investment objectives.
Effects of Infrastructure Development, Inflation and Economic Growth to Performance Company (ROA, Tobin's Q, PBV): Study on Registered Infrastructure Support Companies in IDX Period 2014-2019
Authors:   Universitas Islam Batik Surakarta, Indonesia, Sarjono Eko , Titisari Kartika Hendra , Pawenang Supawi
Published: September 2021

The financial performance can be used as a benchmark of the ability of an organization or company in achieving its goals. Performance measurement is one of the most important factors for an organization or company, performance measurement is a process of measuring the extent to which a company does work to achieve its goals. The research investigated the impact of infrastructure, economic growth and inflation on financial performance of infrastructure support companies listed in Indonesian Stock Exchange Period 2014-2019 which is proxied by ROA (Return on Assets), Tobin’s Q and PBV (Price to Book Value). The population of this research was the infrastructure support companies listed on the Indonesian Stock Exchange period 2014-2019. Research sampling was conducted using The Purposive Sampling Method. The data analysis was camed out using classical assumption test, multiple linear regression analysis, t-test, F-test and determinan (R2) test with SPSS 21. The research finding showed that the model has an effect on the financial performance as proxied by ROA. So the results of the hypothesis test show that: (1) Infrastructure development has a negative and significant effect on ROA. (2) The inflation rate has a positive and significant effect on ROA. (3) Economic growth has no significant effect on ROA. Meanwhile, the model has no effect on financial performance which is proxied in Tobin's Q and PBV.
Students’ Length Measuring Estimation Skills Related to The Daily Life Objects
Authors:   The University of Erzincan Binali Yıldırım (Turkey), Çetin Ömer F. , Akkuşçi Himmet ,   M.E.B. (Turkey)
Published: September 2021

This research aims to explore the secondary school sixth and seventh graders’ length measuring estimation skills developing activities related to the daily life objects. The study is in a qualitative multiple case study model. The universe of the research consisted of the sixth and seventh graders. The sample of the research consisted of 85 students, who were studying at a secondary school in sixth and seventh classes in 2 (two) state schools determined with the purposive sampling method in the 2018-2019 educational year. The maximum variety was ensured for the class level, gender, and mathematics achievement scores; voluntariness for the easily accessible situation. The data were obtained with the scales and semi-structured interview forms prepared during the research process and analyzed descriptively. The research results suggest that the length measuring estimation skills of the secondary school sixth and seventh graders relevant to the daily life objects can be developed with the activities that will develop the students’ prior knowledge and skills.
Flood Management of Diyala River
Authors: Ghali Hajir Majid , Azzubaidi Riyadh Z.
Published: September 2021

Diyala Governorate was recently exposed to high flood waves discharged from Hemrin Dam. Since the dam was at its full capacity during the flood period, these waves were discharged to the Diyala River. Because of the reduction in Diyala River capacity to 750m3/s, the cities and villages on both sides of the river banks were inundated. Thus, the study's objective is to design a flood escape out of the Diyala River, to discharge the flood wave through it. The flood escape simulation was done by using HEC- RAS software. Two hundred twenty-three cross sections for the escape and 30 cross-sections of the Diyala River were used as geometric data. Depending on the geological formation that the escape passed through, two roughness coefficients of 0.035 and 0.028 were applied. An outflow downstream Hemrin Dam varies from 1100m3/s to 1800m3/s was applied as boundary condition upstream Diyala River. One dimensional hydraulic model was developed for the escape and the river, the results showed that aside weir could be constructed at the escape entrance with crest level 67m.a.m.s.l. and 800m width, followed by drop structure of four rectangular steps, this case provides safe discharge to Diyala River if flood wave of 1500m3/s released from Hemrin Dam.
Water Treatment With Conventional and Alternative Coagulants: A Review
Authors: Salem Ahlam Talib , AL-Musawi Nawar O.A
Published: September 2021

There is no access to basic sanitation for half the world's population, leading to Socioeconomic issues, such as scarcity of drinking water and the spread of diseases. In this way, it is of vital importance to develop water management technologies relevant to the target population. In addition, in the separation form of water treatment, the compound often used as a coagulant in water treatment is aluminum sulfate, which provides good results for raw water turbidity and color removal. Studies show, however, that its deposition in the human body, even Alzheimer's disease, can cause serious harm to health and disease development. The study aims to improve the coagulation/flocculation stage related to the amount of flakes, including the absence of metal sludge formed. Initial studies were concerned with assisting and comparing natural and chemical coagulants. The key chemicals used for coagulation are aluminum sulfate (alum) and poly aluminum chloride, also known as PACL and ferric chloride.
Effect of the REACT strategy on senior high school students’ achievement in molecular genetics
Authors: Quainoo Benedicta Abeka , Otami Charles Deodat , Owusu Kofi Acheaw
Published: September 2021

Molecular genetics, a key concept in biology, is found to be very difficult for students at the senior high school level. A situation largely blamed on teachers' instructional approaches. Since the Relating, Experiencing, Applying, Cooperating and Transferring (REACT) strategy is reported to be an effective pedagogical approach for improving students' understanding of science concepts, in this paper, we sought to explore its effectiveness on Senior High School students' achievement in molecular genetics in Ghana. To do this, the embedded mixed methods research design was employed. Two intact biology classes selected through simple random sampling were assigned as experimental and control groups and taught with the REACT strategy and the conventional approach respectively. Quantitative data were obtained with pre-test-post-test control group design and analysed with Independent sample t-test and ANOVA. The qualitative data on students’ perception of learning with the REACT strategy was obtained through interviews and analysed thematically. The findings showed that the REACT strategy was more effective for teaching molecular genetic compared with the conventional approach. Although REACT could not bridge the gap between low and high achievers in that group, the performance of low achievers in the REACT group was at par with high achievers in the conventional group. Students perceived the opportunity to search and share information as well as relate new concepts to prior learning provided by the REACT strategy to have facilitated their understanding of concepts in molecular genetics. It is recommended that biology teachers use the REACT strategy to teach concepts students find problematic.
Modified Failure Mode and Effect Analysis Approaching to Improve Organization Performance based on Baldrige Criteria- A Case Study of AN Electro-medic Industry
Authors:   Industrial Engineering Department, Universitas Mercu Buana, Jakarta, Indonesia, Widjajanto Sugiri , Rimawan Erry ,   Industrial Engineering Department, Universitas Mercu Buana, Jakarta, Indonesia
Published: September 2021

Full attention is paid to quality in manufacturing; however, less effort is made to develop the organizational performance, which drives overall manufacturing quality. This research measures performance of one manufacturing company that in 2020 experienced surging in demand and experiencing barriers to social activities due to the pandemic. The evaluation was carried out using seven variables from the Malcolm Baldrige Criteria for Performance Excellence (MBCfPE) which were elaborated into 43 indicators of organizational performance. Weaknesses and strengths of organizational performance were sharpened through focus group discussions with experts and ended with a performance improvement solution with a priority rank based on risk priority numbers (RPN) of the FMEA method. The highest RPN is 567 and 432, respectively, for national standard implementation in a particular product and operational scheme during emergency conditions like the Cov-19 pandemic. This study contributes to Indonesian research that combines questionnaires and FMEA improvement analysis based on the US Baldrige criterion.
Information Processing and Assessment for Improved Computational Energy Modelling
Authors: A Nasar Zuhair
Published: September 2021

This study explores how designer interacts with the computational model. This research intends to demystify how “design knowledge” is obtained, used and processed in the age of computation. The paper shows how the computational modelling tools associated with performance-based parametric design help support design decisions during the initial design phases. Building Energy Performance (BEP) is chosen as the main context to develop a set of criteria for the iterative development, testing, evaluation, and validation of a prototype model. Therefore, as a practical work, the research explores a series of new energy simulation modelling techniques based on parametric design and multi optimization-based design. Specifically, it aims to explore, develop, and test new approaches in parametric modelling that can support energy simulation, using multi optimization, where designers can easily state the design parameters and use them in energy-performance-based design. The exploratory research approach is the main theme of this research. However, during the development of the research it was found that there is a need to blend this research design with the descriptive research approach. One of the key contributions of this study will be the development of a more direct link and useful methods for the translation of information into data inputs to support computational thinking and modelling processes.
PENTINGNYA TERAPI MUSIK DALAM KONSELING
Authors: SARA DEBORA GRACE
Published: September 2021

Music is a strain that can strengthen creativity, intellectual, emotional and aesthetic in the world of art. Music is known as a companion to the individual's sense of hearing, when they want to harmonize with the mood which is called a song. Music is very meaningful and important in the world of counseling. One of them is as a therapeutic medium or technique in the counseling process. The description of the importance of music therapy in the world of counseling will be discussed in this chapter.Keywords: Music Therapy, Art Counseling, Counseling Guidance.
Explainer: Do taxes on property cause high house prices? No.
Authors: Murray Cameron
Published: September 2021

Housing industry lobbyists in Australia and abroad often claim that property-related taxes comprise a large and growing share of the price of new housing and are hence pushing up the market price of new and existing dwellings. Land taxes, stamp duties on property transactions, GST on value-added investments, and other fees and charges are generally included in this analysis, as are many inferred price effects that are assumed to be due to regulations.This note explains four reasons why the claims of this tax summation approach are not valid.1.Many of the included costs are not taxes on new housing.2.Adding indirect taxes double counts.3.Assumed price effects are implausible.4.Taxes on property assets reduce market prices, not add to them.
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Authors: Pratama Pebriyansyah
Published: September 2021

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Pengaruh lingkungan sekolah terhadap motivasi belajar siswa kelas V SD Inpres Borong Jambu II Kota Makassar
Authors: sumardi Wiwi pratiwi
Published: September 2021

catatan terkait dengan pengaruh lingkungan sekolah terhadap motivasi belajar siswa kelas V Sd Inpres Borong Jambu II Kota Makassar
Processing symmetry between visual and auditory spatial representations in updating working memory
Authors: Maezawa Tomoki , Kawahara Jun
Published: September 2021

Updating spatial representations in visual and auditory working memory relies on common processes, and the modalities should compete for attentional resources. The present study examined the relative dominance of memory updating using incompatible spatial information conveyed from two different cue modalities. Participants maneuvered a designated target on a matrix surface according to visual or auditory stimuli that were simultaneously presented, to identify a terminal location. Prior to the navigation task, the relative perceptual salience of the visual cues was manipulated to be equal, superior, or inferior to the auditory cues. The results demonstrated that visual and auditory inputs competed for attentional resources such that visual/auditory guidance was impaired by incongruent cues delivered from the other modality. Although visual dominance was favored in working memory navigation on average, stimuli of relatively high salience interfered with or facilitated other stimuli regardless of modality, demonstrating the similarity of updating processes in visual and auditory spatial working memory. Furthermore, processing asymmetry can be identified during the encoding of sensory inputs into working memory representations. The present results suggest that auditory spatial updating is comparable to visual spatial updating in that salient stimuli receive a high priority when selecting inputs and are used when tracking spatial representations.
iCatcher: A Neural Network Approach for Automated Coding of Young Children’s Eye Movements
Authors: Erel Yotam , Potter Christine , Jaffe-Dax Sagi , Lew-Williams Casey , Bermano Amit
Published: September 2021

Infants’ looking behaviors are often used for measuring attention, real-time processing, and learning – often using low-resolution videos. Despite the ubiquity of gaze-related methods in developmental science, current analysis techniques usually involve laborious post hoc coding, imprecise real-time coding, or expensive eye trackers that may increase data loss and require a calibration phase. As an alternative, we propose using computer-vision methods to perform automatic gaze estimation from low-resolution videos. At the core of our approach is a neural network that classifies gaze directions in real time. We compared our method, called iCatcher, to manually-annotated videos from a prior study in which infants looked at one of two pictures on a screen. We demonstrated that the accuracy of iCatcher approximates that of human annotators and that it replicates the prior study’s results. Our method is publicly available as an open-source repository at https://github.com/yoterel/iCatcher
Build Independent Self-feeding Function: A Pilot Study on a Child with Autism and Feeding Disorder
Authors: Yang Yi , Tarbox Jonathan , Aclan Megan , Ma Hongen
Published: September 2021

The high occurrence of feeding disorders among children with autism spectrum disorder has caught the attention of professionals from different disciplines. When taking an insight into their feeding problems, mixed physical, behavioral and psychological difficulties were encountered, such as oral skill deficits (e.g., chew, swallow, and coordination), fine motor skill deficits, food selectivity (e.g., texture aversion), food neophobia, and so on. However, the traditional non-oral tube feeding method for maintaining their nutrition consumption is criticized as too intrusive and inadequate for training self-feeding skills. Therefore, to target both establishing independent self-feeding function and food consumption variety (nutrition) while using less intrusive intervention method, the present study tested the effectiveness of a multicomponent behavioral intervention protocol on a child with autism and feeding disorder, setting across physical, behavioral and psychological background. A task analysis on self-feeding function resulted in a backward-chain training procedure on swallowing, chewing, and fine motor skills, separately and then combined. The training procedure consisted of 3 key components: 1) swallowing training, 2) chewing training starting with using a chew facilitator tube, 3) fine motor training targeting on self-feeding; and 4) fine motor-chewing-swallowing coordination training with multiple types of food. The results showed the present multicomponent behavioral intervention protocol successfully established the participant’s self-feeding skills: ameliorated his oral and fine motor skills, cultivated his independent self-feeding function, and increased his food consumption volume and variety.
Interoceptive ability moderates the effect of physiological reactivity on social judgment
Authors: Feldman Mallory , MacCormack Jennifer , Bonar Adrienne , Lindquist Kristen A
Published: September 2021

Social judgments—that others are kind or cruel, well-intentioned or conniving—can ease or disrupt social interactions. And yet a person’s internal state can color these judgments—a phenomenon known as affective realism. We examined the factors that contribute to, and mitigate, affective realism during a stressful interview. We hypothesized and found that individuals’ (N=161) ability to accurately perceive their own internal sensations influenced whether they attributed their own heightened stress reactions (i.e., sympathetic nervous system reactivity) to the behavior of two impassive interviewers. Participants who were poor heartbeat detectors perceived the interviewers as less helpful, polite, or professional, and more apathetic, judgmental, and aggressive when experiencing high levels of sympathetic nervous system reactivity during their interview. Being aware of one’s internal state may be one pathway to more accurate, adaptive social interactions.
The trajectory of crime: Integrating mouse-tracking into concealed memory detection
Authors: Xu Xinyi Julia , Liu Xianqing , Hu Xiaoqing , Wu Haiyan
Published: September 2021

The autobiographical implicit association test (aIAT) is an approach of memory detection that can be used to identify the true autobiographical memories. This study incorporates mouse-tracking (MT) into aIAT, which offers a more robust technique in memory detection. Participants were assigned to mock crime and then performed the aIAT with MT. Results showed that mouse metrics exhibited IAT effects with correlating with the IAT effect of RT, and showed differences in autobiographical and irrelevant events while RT didn't. Our findings suggest the validity of MT in offering measurement of the IAT effect. Also, we observed different patterns in mouse trajectories and velocity for autobiographical and irrelevant events. Lastly, utilizing MT metric, we identified Past Negative Score was positively correlated with IAT effect. Integrating Past Negative Score and AUC into computational models improved the simulation results. Our model captured the ubiquitous implicit association between autobiographical events and the attribute True, and offered a mechanistic account for implicit bias. Across the traditional IAT and the MT results, we provide evidence that MT-aIAT can better capture the memory identification and with implications in crime detection.