bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Opportunities in Virtual Laboratory Experiments in the Teaching and Learning Process
Authors: N. Kapilan , Reddy Rana Pratap , P. Vidhya
Published: April 2021

The teaching and learning process in the laboratory is different from theory classes. The students get better knowledge and understanding of the concept when they perform experiments in the laboratory. The hands-on practice will help the students to remember the concept. However, the lack of facilities and limitations in the laboratory infrastructure may affect the student learning process. In India, few technical institutions lack adequate laboratory facilities, and hence, the government of India has started a new initiative called the virtual laboratory to overcome this issue. The Government of India provided funding to the premier institutions in India to establish virtual laboratory facilities to help the institutions which do not have sophisticated laboratory facilities. The advancement in IT and internet facilities helps this initiative. In this chapter, basics of virtual laboratories, different types of virtual laboratories, impact of virtual laboratories in students learning process, opportunities, and limitations of the virtual laboratories were discussed.
Opportunities and Challenges of E-Learning in Jordan
Authors: Abu Mosa Mofeed A.
Published: April 2021

This chapter surveys the opportunity and challenges of e-learning in Jordan. Jordan is a kingdom ruled by the Hashemite family, known as the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. The author surveys its educational system in general and analyses e-learning's opportunities and challenges in light of Khan's framework. Moreover, the author collected a historical review of e-learning development in the eight components of Khan's framework. Statistics and a case study about e-learning infrastructure, its usage in the country, barriers of implementation in education provide a clear picture of e-learning. The chapter further explores the case of Arab Open University (AOU) as a comprehensive example of the powerful e-learning platform. Also, it discusses information on teacher training programs before and within COVID-19. Finally, the author presents his view about the future development of e-learning in Jordan. A comprehensive bibliography on e-learning scholarship related to the country, including government reports and websites, appears at the end of the chapter.
Design and Performance Evaluation of Smart Job First Multilevel Feedback Queue (SJFMLFQ) Scheduling Algorithm With Dynamic Smart Time Quantum
Authors: Gupta Amit Kumar , Yadav Narendra Singh , Goyal Dinesh
Published: April 2021

Multilevel feedback queue scheduling (MLFQ) algorithm is based on the concept of several queues in which a process moves. In earlier scenarios there are three queues defined for scheduling. The two higher level queues are running on Round Robin scheduling and last level queue is running on FCFS (First Come First Serve). A fix time quantum is defined for RR scheduling and scheduling of process depends upon the arrival time in ready queue. Previously a lot of work has been done in MLFQ. In our propose algorithm Smart Job First Multilevel feedback queue (SJFMLFQ) with smart time quantum (STQ), the processes are arranged in ascending order of their CPU execution time and calculate a Smart Priority Factor SPF on which processes are scheduled in queue. The process which has lowest SPF value will schedule first and the process which has highest SF value will schedule last in queue. Then a smart time quantum (STQ) is calculated for each queue. As a result, we found decreasing in turnaround time, average waiting time and increasing throughput as compared to the previous approaches and hence increase in the overall performance.
Medical Data Are Safe
Authors: Praveenkumar Padmapriya , Santhiyadevi R.  , Amirtharajan R.
Published: April 2021

In this internet era, transferring and preservation of medical diagnostic reports and images across the globe have become inevitable for the collaborative tele-diagnosis and tele-surgery. Consequently, it is of prime importance to protect it from unauthorized users and to confirm integrity and privacy of the user. Quantum image processing (QIP) paves a way by integrating security algorithms in protecting and safeguarding medical images. This chapter proposes a quantum-assisted encryption scheme by making use of quantum gates, chaotic maps, and hash function to provide reversibility, ergodicity, and integrity, respectively. The first step in any quantum-related image communication is the representation of the classical image into quantum. It has been carried out using novel enhanced quantum representation (NEQR) format, where it uses two entangled qubit sequences to hoard the location and its pixel values of an image. The second step is performing transformations like confusion, diffusion, and permutation to provide an uncorrelated encrypted image.
An Efficient Handwritten Character Recognition Using Quantum Multilayer Neural Network (QMLNN) Architecture
Authors: Konar Debanjan , Kar Suman Kalyan
Published: April 2021

This chapter proposes a quantum multi-layer neural network (QMLNN) architecture suitable for handwritten character recognition in real time, assisted by quantum backpropagation of errors calculated from the quantum-inspired fuzziness measure of network output states. It is composed of three second-order neighborhood-topology-based inter-connected layers of neurons represented by qubits known as input, hidden, and output layers. The QMLNN architecture is a feed forward network with standard quantum backpropagation algorithm for the adjustment of its weighted interconnection. QMLNN self-organizes the quantum fuzzy input image information by means of the quantum backpropagating errors at the intermediate and output layers of the architecture. The interconnection weights are described using rotation gates. After the network is stabilized, a quantum observation at the output layer destroys the superposition of quantum states in order to obtain true binary outputs.
Tumor-Specific T Cells Exacerbate Mortality and Immune Dysregulation during Sepsis
Authors: Chen Ching-wen , Bennion Kelsey B. , Swift David A. , Morrow Kristen N. , Zhang Wenxiao , Oami Takehiko , Coopersmith Craig M. , Ford Mandy L.
Published: April 2021

Sepsis induces significant immune dysregulation characterized by lymphocyte apoptosis and alterations in the cytokine milieu. Because cancer patients exhibit a 10-fold greater risk of developing sepsis compared with the general population, we aimed to understand how pre-existing malignancy alters sepsis-induced immune dysregulation. To address this question, we assessed the impact of tumor-specific CD8+ T cells on the immune response in a mouse model of cecal ligation and puncture (CLP)–induced sepsis. Tumor-bearing animals containing Thy1.1+ tumor–specific CD8+ T cells were subjected to CLP, and groups of animals received anti-Thy1.1 mAb to deplete tumor-specific CD8+ T cells or isotype control. Results indicated that depleting tumor-specific T cells significantly improved mortality from sepsis. The presence of tumor-specific CD8+ T cells resulted in increased expression of the 2B4 coinhibitory receptor and increased apoptosis of endogenous CD8+ T cells. Moreover, tumor-specific T cells were not reduced in number in the tumors during sepsis but did exhibit impaired IFN-γ production in the tumor, tumor draining lymph node, and spleen 24 h after CLP. Our research provides novel insight into the mechanisms by which pre-existing malignancy contributes to increased mortality during sepsis.
Successful treatment of amiodarone-induced hepatic injury with n-acetylcysteine
Authors: Alanli Recep , Kucukay Murat Bulent , Ozdemir Ozcan
Published: April 2021

Intravenous amiodarone treatment may cause hepatic toxicity. N-acetylcysteine (NAC) is a powerful antioxidant, reduces the level of free radicals by increasing glutathione levels, and is used in acetaminophen intoxication. An 83-year-old female Caucasian patient who had congestive heart failure and implantable cardioverter-defibrillator was admitted to the hospital with palpitations and confusion. After analysis of ICD device, ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation runs of patient and intervention of ICD device with electric shocks were noticed. Intravenous 1200 mg amiodarone infusion was administered as treatment. Later, her transaminase levels increased dramatically. Hepatic injury due to intravenous administration of amiodarone was diagnosed and 1200 mg/day intravenous NAC was given. After 72 h of NAC treatment, hepatic enzymes were found to be recovering. After parenteral amiodarone administration, patients must be monitored for acute hepatotoxicity. This article accentuates the benefits of NAC treatment in drug-induced liver injury.
Knowledge and practice of self-hygiene during menstruation among female adolescent students in Buraidah city
Authors: Al Mutairi Hayam , Jahan Saulat
Published: April 2021

Background:

Menstruation is a physiological phenomenon that begins in females in adolescent age. Poor menstrual hygiene can result in significant reproductive disorders. However, improving the knowledge about menstruation even before menarche can improve menstrual hygiene.

Objective:

The aim of this study was to determine the knowledge and practice of adolescent girls towards menstrual hygiene, in Buraidah city.

Materials and Methods:

A cross-sectional study was conducted among 258 intermediate school girls in Buraidah city. A semi-structured, self-administered questionnaire was used to collect information on demographics, menstrual history, knowledge about menstruation, hygiene practices, and school absence during menstruation. The survey was conducted from December 2019 to Februry 2020.

Results:

Before menarche, 49.6% of the girls knew about menstruation. The mothers were the most common (94%) source of information about menstruation. Regarding menstruation, 68.2% had bleeding for four to six days, and 42.2% had an interval of 21 to 35 days between periods. Approximately 61.7% participants had 'acceptable' level of knowledge, 2.0% had a 'good' knowledge and 36.3% had 'poor' knowledge regarding menstruation. Most (60.5%) students were categorized as having unsatisfactory self-hygiene practice. During the last three months, 35.8% of the girls were absent for one day due to menstruation. 47.7% of the students omit some foods and drinks from their diet during menstruation; soft drinks were the most omitted. Mother's occupation (P = 0.022), family monthly income (P = 0.007), and prior knowledge on menstruation (P = 0.006) were significantly associated with knowledge regarding menstruation.

Conclusion:

Knowledge and practice toward menstrual hygiene is unsatisfactory. Creating awareness on self-hygiene during menstruation is recommended.
Patriarchy in Buchi Emecheta’s The Slave Girl and Bessie Head’s A Question of Power: A Gynocentric Approach
Authors: Ashenafi Aboye
Published: April 2021

African literature has been dominated by male African writers. However, there are a number of female African writers who contributed to the literary landscape of the continent significantly. In line with this, researches that deal with issues of gender in African literature are increasing (Fonchingong, 2006; Salami-Boukari, 2012; Stratton, 1994). In this study, I aim to expose patriarchal oppression in two selected post-colonial African novels. I ask “How do postcolonial African female writers expose gender oppression and patriarchy in their novels?” I ask how the female characters in the selected novels resist patriarchal dominance and oppression. I seek to uncover any thematic patterns and/or overlaps that would emerge across the selected novels. To achieve this, I analyze two feminist Anglophone African novels by female writers of the continent, namely ‘The Slave Girl’ and ‘A Question of Power’. Gynocentrism is used as an approach to achieve this purpose. The analyses of the novels make it feel that patriarchy is used as a tool to stabilize the discrimination of the feminine gender. The heroines in both novels are found to be patriarchal women with some attempt to reverse the gender order. The major female characters in the novels stand against the intersectional discrimination of the feminine from the male personhood, religion, as well as colonial culture. These discussions about patriarchy revive the vitality of African feminist novels to the present readers.
Erratum
Authors: Et al Tesfaye
Published: April 2021

In the article “Trypanocidal drug utilization practices in tsetse suppression and non-suppression areas of South Omo Zone, Southwestern Ethiopia”, by Tesfaye et al., 2020 (Ethiop. Vet. J., 2020, 24 (2), 90-111), the following sentences in the abstract (Page 90) was mistakenly written. The original sentence reads “Sixty (60) of the cattle owners were from suppression area and 124 from tsetse non-suppression area.” The amended sentence should read “One hundred twenty-four (124) of the cattle owners were from suppression area and sixty (60) from tsetse non-suppression area.” The Ethiopian Veterinary Journal editorial office and the authors are kindly apologies for the error.
Cơ sở dữ liệu lớn cho bất động sản
Authors: Lương Hứa Phước
Published: April 2021

Nội dung bài viết này tìm hiểu, phân tích về việc dữ liệu lớn sẽ tác động đến việc mua, bán và phát triển bất động sản như thế nào; phân tích những tiêu chí – khó khăn – hạn chế khi lấy dữ liệu trong bất động sàn; một số khảo sát về ứng dụng của dữ liệu lớn trong doanh nghiệp bất động sản trên thế giới. Từ đó đưa ra những đề xuất và giải pháp cho việc sử dụng kết hợp giữa Dữ liệu lớn (Big Data) - Trí tuệ nhân tạp (AI) - Internet vạn vật (IOT) cho ngành bất động sản tại Việt Nam.
Hoạt động lựa chọn nhà đầu tư thực hiện dự án: Quy định pháp lý và thực tiễn
Authors: Như Phan Ngọc Thùy
Published: April 2021

Thị trường bất động sản được xem là một trong ba thị truờng nguồn lực đầu vào chủ đạo của nền kinh tế Việt Nam bên cạnh thị trường lao động và thị trường vốn, là một trong những bộ phận không thể tách rời của hệ thống kinh tế thị trường. Trong thời gian qua, mặc dù khung pháp lý liên quan đến thị trường bất động sản ngày càng hoàn thiện, khắc phục các bất cập của cơ chế chính sách, điều chỉnh nhiều vấn đề phát sinh từ thực tiễn, tuy nhiên trong quá trình vận hành, một số văn bản pháp lý vẫn chưa được bổ sung, sửa đổi kịp thời nhằm tháo gỡ những khó khăn của các chủ thể tham gia thị trường, đặc biệt là khung pháp lý có liên quan đến hoạt động lựa chọn nhà đầu tư thực hiện dự án bất động sản. Bài viết tiến hành phân tích quy trình thực hiện lựa chọn chủ đầu tư thực hiện dự án, phát hiện những vướng mắc và tồn tại trong quá trình thực thi các quy định pháp lý có liên quan, từ đó đưa ra một số gợi ý nhằm tháo gỡ các khó khăn, đảm bảo tính pháp lý của các dự án, hướng đến một thị trường bất động sản hiệu quả và minh bạch hơn, hướng đến hoàn thiện các quy định pháp lý về hoạt động lựa chọn chủ đầu tư thực hiện dự án, bảo đảm tính hợp pháp, tính đồng bộ và khả thi của các văn bản quy phạm pháp luật liên quan đến hoạt động này.
Selective Education in Guyana: Comparing the Psychosocial Well-Being of Students Across Schools
Authors: Shaw Charlotte , Levesque Janelle , McKie Katrina
Published: April 2021

Selective education research has demonstrated that students are aware of the low status of being allocated to a low-ability school. Recent data in Guyana has shown that low-ability school attendance is associated with low rates of student attendance, retention, and graduation. This study aims to understand the effects of ability grouping on students by comparing the psychosocial well-being of students from different ability schools. Data was collected from a sample of 193 adolescents (70 males and 123 females) aged 13-18 from four secondary schools; representing the four school ability rankings. It was hypothesised that student psychosocial well-being would be significantly lower in low-ability schools compared to high-ability schools. Unexpectedly, the results indicated that the highest ability school had significantly lower psychosocial well-being than the other lower ability schools. The results may be potentially explained by the theory of Big-Fish-Little-Pond Effect, however confirmation in future research is warranted.
Estudio sobre Actitudes y Compartimentos que influyen en la Masculinidad desde la Percepción de Estudiantes de la Universidad Nacional de Asunción (Paraguay)
Authors: Olguín Carvallo Valerio
Published: April 2021

Este artículo expone los resultados de una investigación realizada en el año 2016, esta buscó caracterizar la masculinidad tradicional a partir de la percepción de estudiantes de la Universidad Nacional de Asunción en ese mismo año. Entre sus objetivos el estudio también buscó identificar las influencias del sistema patriarcal en estudiantes universitarios a partir de actitudes y comportamientos de varones y mujeres; para lo cual se analizaron dimensiones relacionadas a:  los cambios en las nuevas generaciones; las responsabilidades que asumen varones y mujeres en la sexualidad y la salud reproductiva; la paternidad y la violencia física.

El diseño metodológico, es de tipo exploratorio descriptivo con un enfoque cualitativo en vista a que para la recolección de datos se utilizó como instrumento la entrevista semiestructurada abierta y cerrada con un cuestionario guía compuesto de 30 preguntas. La muestra estuvo compuesta de 24 entrevistas a estudiantes (12 varones y 12 mujeres) de los últimos años de las carreras de edades entre 23 a 45 años residentes en la ciudad de Asunción y el departamento central, las mismas corresponden a estudiantes de las carreras de Psicología, Trabajo Social, Derecho y Medicina.
Negative Emotions in Fieldwork: A Narrative Inquiry of Three EFL Researchers’ Lived Experiences
Authors: Rahaman Adilur , Saha Shuvo
Published: April 2021

Through narrative inquiry this research depicts and interprets the negative emotions that three English as Foreign Language (EFL) researchers experienced in different research sites during their fieldwork. Narrative inquiry informs the design of this investigation as the approach is particularly useful for understanding lived experiences. The study draws on autobiographical as well as narrative data to report the negative emotions that evolve during English language education fieldwork, an aspect absent in the existing literature. Findings suggest that the researchers experienced a wide range of negative emotions namely ethical dilemma, anger, anxiety, guilt, and shame. These results carry implications for language education research methodology, teaching, and fieldwork related ethical requirements of Institutional Review Board (IRB), and language education researchers’ necessary psychological support.
Bourdieu and Jung: A Thought Partnership to Explore Personal, Social, and Collective Unconscious Influences on Professional Practices
Authors: Bologna Rosa , Trede Franziska , Patton Narelle
Published: April 2021

This paper introduces a thought partnership between Pierre Bourdieu and Carl Jung used to explore clinical play therapists’ understanding and critical reflexivity of unconscious influences on their relational practices with parents. The partnership is situated within a broader methodological partnership between Paul Ricoeur and Jung discussed by the authors in another paper in this issue. The purpose of the Bourdieu and Jung partnership is to design a comprehensive theoretical tool kit that enables the exploration of the interrelated nature of personal, social, and collective unconscious influences on professional practices. The paper discusses seven Bourdieusian and ten Jungian thinking tools and how they were brought together within a critical imaginal hermeneutic approach drawn from the first author’s doctoral study. The application of the conceptual partnership to the study’s text sets is then discussed to provide an in-depth structural analysis of the study’s phenomenon. The results highlight how the application of the thinking tools provide a critical and systemic awareness of how personal, social, and collective unconscious influences shape professional practices. Implications for professional practice are discussed as well as the role the Bourdieusian and Jungian thinking tools can play in enhancing the fundamental aims of qualitative research, particularly critical inquiry.
Understanding EFL Teachers’ Beliefs and Practices in EFL Classrooms: A Phenomenological Approach to the Impact of Teacher Education Program in Bangladesh
Authors: Karim Abdul , Reshmin Liza , Kabilan Muhammad , Shahed Faheem , Rahman Mohammad , Singh Manjet
Published: April 2021

The construction of teacher beliefs through teacher education programs and their impact on classroom practices has drawn enormous attention in the concurrent literature. Yet in Bangladesh, little is known about the construction of teacher beliefs through teacher education programs and the impact of teacher beliefs on their classroom practices. Pertinently, the current study aimed at answering the questions regarding teachers’ beliefs about teaching before and after the completion of the TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) programs to identify the changing patterns of their beliefs. In addition, the study explored their classroom practices to examine whether teachers’ beliefs are in line with their classroom practices after the TESOL programs. Undertaking a phenomenological approach, data were collected from four university teachers through the method of semi-structured interviews and semi-structured classroom observations. The participants were TESOL graduates. We adopted a thematic analysis to analyze our findings. The findings suggested that a dramatic change took place, as a result of TESOL programs, concerning teachers’ beliefs about their role in the classroom, their teaching methodologies and teaching material resources, and their understanding of effective teaching, classroom management approaches, and qualities of a good teacher. Additionally, the classroom observation data was a testimony of the reflection of their newly shaped beliefs on their classroom practices.
“Frozen Up Like an Ice Cube!”: The Influence of Situated Learning on Pre-Service Teachers' Cultural and Linguistic Awareness
Authors: Akasha Omran
Published: April 2021

The overall goal of this study was to explore the influence of situated learning experiences on pre-service teachers' perceptions and understandings of their future Arab students. This study investigated in part the interaction between culturally diverse families and pre-service teachers. It also explored changes in pre-service teachers’ attitudes and knowledge, their perceived applications of the situated experience to their future teaching, and the families’ reactions to this experience. Twelve Arab families volunteered to host 25 pre-service teachers as participants of this study. Results showed that the situated learning experience helped the pre-service teachers develop their cultural knowledge as well as learn about Arab families, Arab culture, and their future classrooms. The study concluded that the experience helped the pre-service teachers gain new knowledge, positive attitudes, and some ideas for their future diverse classrooms. It offered a great opportunity for families to explore how important it is to meet with teachers and it also empowered pre-service teachers with some powerful authentic experiences including meeting the family, sharing their knowledge, exploring their understandings, and discussing and comparing their knowledge with each other.
Autoethnography as a Decolonizing Methodology: Reflections on Masta’s What the Grandfathers Taught Me
Authors: Pham Dung , Gothberg June
Published: April 2021

As an Asian graduate student and a Native professor at a U.S. Midwestern Predominantly White Institution, we reflected upon Masta’s (2018) article, What the Grandfathers Taught Me: Lessons for an Indian Country Researcher, to examine the decolonizing aspects of autoethnography. Masta’s use of autoethnography to explore her experiences provides a deeply personal view into the phenomenon of living and researching Indigenous in an America that is inherently White in character, tradition, structure, and culture. The use of participatory and constructivist Indigenous autoethnography places the lived experience of an Indigenous woman at the center of the study, using the Indigenous lens to respect the cultural values, beliefs, and teachings of a community that remains largely overlooked in Eurocentric research. Such an appreciation and understanding led us to argue that autoethnography is a promising decolonizing methodology which has the potential to inform decolonization and social justice movements.
An Interviewer’s Reflection of Data Collection in Building an Archive of Language Learner Experiences
Authors: Patkin John
Published: April 2021

Interviewing is one of the most common data collection tools in qualitative research. It is widely discussed in research methods classes and literature and considered as an invaluable tool for gathering facts and feelings. In this paper, I reflect systematically on the first 270 interviews conducted for a large-scale investigation into the English language learning history of Hong Kong university students. I discuss how existing literature served as a guide to interviewing but once in the field, I reflect on how I adapted and improvised to improve my interviewing skills. I also analyze and discuss the strategies I employed to encourage undergraduates in Hong Kong universities to reveal aspects of their English language learning experiences and the methods that I used to limit personal influence. I benefitted from recording my progress and reflecting on the interview process internally and with peers and supervisors. I hope my autoethnographic-like style will give fellow researchers the freedom to reflectively explore themselves and their interviewing techniques.
Manejo quirúrgico simultáneo de Neoplasia de colon y Hernia ventral gigante
Authors: Gómez Díaz Carlos Javier , Marcilla Galera Victor , Palau Espla Miquel , Abadal Borges Luis Alberto , Rius Macías Josep
Published: April 2021

Introducción:

Aunque está descrito el tratamiento simultáneo de defectos de la pared abdominal asociado a cirugía visceral (colecistectomía, resección intestinal, reconstrucción de Hartmann), sin embargo, no está documentado el tratamiento simultáneo de una neoplasia de colon asociado a defecto complejo de la pared abdominal.

Reporte del caso:

Presentamos el caso de una mujer de 64 años, con obesidad mórbida y dos hernias de larga evolución, no tratadas previamente, que fue diagnosticada de Neoplasia de colon.

Tras la valoración multidisciplinar del caso se inició optimización de las comorbilidades y dada la complejidad de la patología herniaria se realizó preparación preoperatoria con: Toxina botulínica en la pared abdominal y  neumoperitoneo progresivo preoperatorio.

Posteriormente, se realizó intervención quirúrgica: sigmoidectomía y reparación con malla de poliporpileno del defecto de la pared abdominal

El curso postoperatorio fue favorable y fue dada de alta al 7mo día postoperatorio. A las 48hrs del alta, reacudió a urgencias por fiebre que se atribuyó a infección de seroma subcutáneo que se trató con antibióticos evolucionando favorablemente.

El resultado definitivo de Anatomía patológica fue Adenocarcinoma, tipo intestinal, moderadamente diferenciado, pT2 N0 (0/21), sin signos de mal pronóstico.

Actualmente, la paciente se encuentra libre de enfermedad neoplásica y sin recidiva herniaria.

Discusión:

Consideramos que mediante un manejo multidisciplinar, optimización y preparación previa del paciente es posible realizar una intervención quirúrgica  de colon y reparación de patología de la pared abdominal, en un solo tiempo, con éxito y baja morbilidad.
PECULIARITIES OF THE FLORISTIC COMPOSITION AND CHARACTER OF OVERGROWTH OF SMALL NON-FLOWING LAKES OF NARACH LAKE GROUP (BELARUS)
Authors: Lapirov A. , Garin E. , Belyakov E. , Shestakova A. , Makarevich O.
Published: April 2021

The flora of small non-flowing lakes of the Narach lake group located on the territory of the Narachanski National Park (Belarus, Minsk region, Myadelsky district) was studied. The taxonomic composition of the flora numbering 126 species of vascular plants belonging to 85 genera from 42 families was revealed. Three plant species which are included in the list of protected taxa in Belarus were found – Liparis loeselii (L.) Rich. (Lake Shestakovo), Aldrovanda vesiculosa L. (Lake Shestakovo) and Isoëtes lacustris L. (Lake Beloe). Based on the annotated list of species presented in the work, taxonomic, geographical, ecological-coenotic and ecobiomorphological analyzes of the flora of water bodies were performed. According to the taxonomic and environmental structure, the flora of the studied lakes is shown to be traditional for this territory. The differences in the flora of the studied lakes are mainly due to their trophic status and, to a lesser extent, due to the diversity of biotopes and the nature of the anthropogenic load. Information on the nature of overgrowing of these water bodies is provided.
STABILITY ANALYSIS OF A NOVEL ODE MODEL FOR HIV INFECTION
Authors: NGO Hoang , DANG NGUYEN Hung , DİK Mehmet
Published: April 2021

In this paper, we propose and investigate the stability of a novel
3-compartment ordinary differential equation (ODE) model of HIV infection
of CD4+ T-cells with a mass action term. Similar to various endemic models,
the dynamics within the model is fully determined by the basic reproduction
term R0. If R0 < 1, the disease-free (zero) equilibrium will be asymptotically
stable. On the other hand, if R0 > 1, there exists a positive equilibrium that
is globally/orbitally asymptotically stable under certain conditions within the
interior of a predefined region. Finally, numerical simulations are conducted to
illustrate and verify the results.
Biological Development of Codling Moth and Biological Efficiency of Pyretroid Preparations to Control It
Authors:   Candidate of Agricultural Sciences, Associate Professor, Department of “Agrochemistry, Plant Protection and Quarantine”, Nukus branch of Tashkent State Agrarian University,, Utepbergenov Adilbay Reyimbayevich
Published: April 2021

Apples are widely used by the population as a fresh and processed product at any time of the year. The relevance of the experiment is the protection of orchards from apple pests and the cultivation of high-quality products. Over the years of experiments, the main types of pests that are found in gardens and cause the greatest damage, as well as their morphological characteristics, have been studied. Laspeyresia (Carpocapsa) pomonella L. is recognized as the most harmful apple tree in our region.
Legal Basis of Rehabilitation in Criminal Proceedings
Authors:   The Academy of the General Prosecutor’s Office of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shodiev Gulom Mahammatovich
Published: April 2021

This article discusses the legal basis of rehabilitation in criminal proceedings in the Republic of Uzbekistan. The most constructive theories of the institution under discussion are discussed, their advantages and disadvantages are emphasized. The article also analyzes the volume of rehabilitation in the Criminal Procedure Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Effective Communication as a Tool for Achieving Organizational Goals and Objectives
Authors:   Navajo Technical University, Reidhead Christineq
Published: April 2021

Communication is a critical element of human behavior. In other words, it's an act by which one person gives to or receives information from another person that involves a person's needs, desire, knowledge, opinions, and perceptions. Communication within the workplace can occur under various modes like writing, verbal and nonverbal (body gestures and facial expression). In business and industry, communication helps align workers with figuring out each other and realizing the target of the organization, which suggests objectives, are often within the target, attained, and improved. Without workplace communication, nothing can be done. Keyton's study found that communication can be defined as a procedure of transmitting information from one person to another person and understand it. It is also known as an instrument of social relations. It helps people understand themselves to keep in touch with people and predict their response to a situation. This paper explores the role that communication plays to achieve an organization or business’ goals and objectives.
Formula Upah Bagi Pengemudi Truk Bahan Bakar Minyak
Authors: Tobing Henriko
Published: April 2021

ABSTRACT

This study tries to offer a formula for calculating a decent wage for fuel truck drivers, especially those transporting fuel oil. The meaning of the word decent is related to meeting the needs of a reasonable life, considerations of driver productivity and safety as well as compliance with applicable wage provisions.

The data is based on the monthly salary report at XYZ Company, the results of interviews, and field observations. The multiple linear regression method is used to determine what factors affect the number of wages and the value of the coefficient generated from each variable/factor as the basis for formulating the formula. Related literature review and analysis of applicable wage provisions (wages and overtime pay) are used to strengthen the variables raised in the wage formula.

The results showed that several variables did not have a significant effect on wage formation, and the resulting calculation model was able to produce a decent wage level.

 

Keywords: wage formula, minimum wage provisions, overtime pay, fuel truck driver.
Dampak Sosial Dan Ekonomi Pelatihan Kecakapan Hidup Dalam Rangka Penciptaan Dan Penumbuhan Wirausaha Baru (Studi Kasus Bantuan Program Pelatihan Kerja Dari Kementerian Ketenagakerjaan Kepada Lembaga Pelatihan Kerja Swasta)
Authors: Nuraeni Yeni
Published: April 2021

Indonesia memiliki tingkat kewirausahaan yang masih rendah jika dibandingkan dengan negara-negara tetangga di Asean seperti Singapura, Malaysia dan Thailand. Rendahnya tingak kewirausahaan di Indonesia berbanding lurus dengan masih tingginya tingkat pengangguran terbuka. Hal ini bisa dipahami karena dengan rendahnya tingak kewirausahaan akan berdampak pada terbatasnya kesempatan kerja yang tersedia untuk dapat menampung angkatan kerja. Salah satu upaya untuk meningkatkan minat angkatan kerja untuk berwirausaha, maka pemerintah perlu penyelenggarakan berbagai program pendidkan dan pelatihan untuk meningkatkan kompetensi angkatan kerja dalam mencari peluang penciptakan dan pengembangkan usaha. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melakukan evaluasi terhadap dampak dari pemberian bantuan program pelatihan kecakapatan hidup yang diberikan Kementerian Ketenagakerjaan kepada Lembaga Pelatihan Kerja Swasta. Data yang digunakan dalam penelitian berupa data sekunder maupun data primer yang dikumpulkan melalui metode penyebaran kuesioner dan wawancara mendalam. Sampel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini meliputi penyelenggaraan program pelatihan kecakapan hidup yang dilaksanakan di tujuh Provinsi. Analisis data dilakukan secara deskriptif.  Hasil evaluasi terhadap LPKS, Peserta Pelatihan dan Instruktur Pelatihan menunjukkan nilai yang sangat baik. Penyelenggaraan pelatihan kecakapan hidup memberikan dampak yang signifikan dalam memberikan peluang pada masyarakat untuk mengembangkan usaha khususnya bagi angkatan kerja muda yang putus sekolah. Melalui bimbingan dari pemilik LPKS yang sebagian besar sudah memiliki jaringan dengan Dunia Usaha dan Dunia Industri serta telah memiliki bisnis di bidang yang sesuai dengan pelatihan kecakapan hidup yang diselenggarakan, alumni pelatihan mendapatkan motivasi dan keberanian menanggung resiko merintis dan mengembangkan usaha mandiri.
The Coronavirus Brazilian Reality
Authors:   Biosciences department, UFRN, Natal, RN, Brazil, Santos-Filho Sebastião David
Published: April 2021

The purpose of this work is to provide a revision of literature about the progress with the treatment of infection caused by coronavirus and to show the reality of the coronavirus disease in Brazil. The number of deaths is up to 3300 and the confirmed cases are more than 50200. The National Health System of Brazil (SUS) involving this disease epidemiology, etiology, diagnosis, treatment, and hospital infection controls. The first advice is to social isolation where the people stay home and some essentials services stay open. The purpose of this work is to present the Brazilian reality on fight this pandemic disease and to show the providences are made to combat it.
Prevalence of Hypertension and Associated Factors among Bank Workers in Harar Town, Eastern Ethiopia 2018
Authors:   Department of Midwifery, Harar Health Science College, Harar, Ethiopia, Zewde Gosaye Teklehaymanot
Published: April 2021

Background: Hypertension clinically defined as a blood pressure of 140/90 mmHg or more on at least two readings on separated time. It is one of the most prevalent non communicable diseases and the most important preventable risk factor for premature death worldwide, due to heart disease and stroke. It is the most important modifiable risk factor for coronary heart disease, stroke, congestive heart failure, end stage renal disease and peripheral vascular diseases. Objective: To assess the prevalence of hypertension and its associated factors among bank workers in Harar town, Eastern Ethiopia 2018. Methods and material: Institutions based cross sectional study was conducted on 149 Bank workers in 6 governmental and 19 private banks which were found in Harar Town. Sample was allocated proportionately and study participant was selected by simple random sampling. Collected and checked data were entered in to Epi Data software version 3.02 and exported and analyzed using SPSS version 21. Descriptive statistics were used to determine prevalence such as frequency, percentage, mean and ratio. Both Bivariate and multiple logistic regressions were used to observe the association between the outcome variable and associated factors. P value less than 0.2 in Bivariate analysis was transferred to multivariate analysis and P value less than or equal to 0.05 was considered as level of statistically significance. Result: The prevalence of hypertension on this study was 27.5 %. Among study participant 6(4%) had diagnosed with hypertension and only 3 (2%) had on treatment and follow- up. 26(17.4%) bank workers BMI Was obsessed. In multivariable logistic regression analysis Age, Sedentary life style and BMI of bank workers had significant association with hypertension. Conclusion and recommendation: The prevalence of Hypertension in the study was 27.5% Age, Sedentary life style and BMI (Obesity) in this study was positively associated with higher odds of having hypertension. Regular blood monitoring, conducting physical exercise and reduction of Alcohol consumption and street Treatment care and follow-up strategy need to be maintained.
Assessment of Perceptions and Practices on Menstruation among Adolescent Girls in Five Schools in bo district, Sierra Leone
Authors:   Department of Biological Sciences, Njala University, Njala, Sierra Leone, Osborne Augustus , Koroma Bashiru Mohamed ,   Deputy Vice Chancellor Njala University, (Njala Campus), Pro-Vice Chancellor Njala University, Sierra Leone, Bangura Camilla M ,   Department of Biological Sciences, Njala University, Njala, Sierra Leone
Published: April 2021

Menstrual hygiene is essential as it promotes the health of women. Unhygienic menstrual practices can affect the health of girls and can lead to urinary tract infections. Many girls deficient of appropriate knowledge in menstruation and menstrual hygiene. It is therefore necessary to assess their perceptions, problems, and practices on menstruation. This Cross-sectional study was conducted amongst 103 secondary school girls from five schools in the southern part of Sierra Leone via structured questionnaire. Majority of the students, were aged 15-18 years. 29.1% of the girl’s attained menstruation at age 14 years. 57.3% of the girls believed that the normal monthly interval of menstruation is 28 days. 33% of the girls said Menstruation upsets them. Staining of dress and bad odor 30.1% were the most embarrassment faced by girls during menstruation. 64.1% of the girls said Scared was their reaction to Menstruation. 78.6% of the girls said Worried is how they feel when they don’t get their period on time. Menstrual problems were most commonly discussed with their mothers, (68%), and least commonly discussed with the fathers, 1.9%. Majority of the respondents had poor knowledge on menstruation, menstrual hygiene and practices. Menstruation perceptions are poor, and practices often incorrect. A multi-dimensional approach focusing on capacity building of mothers, and teachers on sexuality education skills; using religious organizations as avenues for sexuality education; and effectively using the Mass Media as reproductive health education channels are recommended towards improving adolescents’ perceptions and practices on menstruation. (Afr Reprod Health 2008; 12[1]:74-83).
¿Para qué leer a los autores grecorromanos? Una perspectiva coeducativa en la formación del alumnado de secundaria
Authors: Molina Torres María Pilar , Marques Alves Luis Alberto
Published: April 2021

Desde una perspectiva interdisciplinar y curricular, el principal objetivo de esta investigación ha sido analizar el carácter coeducativo e histórico que los escritos grecorromanos transmiten acerca de la mujer y las prácticas diarias que aparecen plasmadas en sus relaciones de género. La muestra la componen 208 alumnos y alumnas de tres centros educativos de titularidad pública, matriculados en tercer curso de Educación Secundaria y en la asignatura optativa de cultura clásica. Para la recogida de información se ha utilizado y validado un cuestionario cuantitativo que se agrupó en tres categorías: (1) el método de enseñanza implementado en la asignatura, (2) las creencias de los estudiantes acerca de la mujer romana en la iconografía educativa, y por último (3) las valoraciones del alumnado con relación a las narrativas de los autores grecorromanos. Del mismo modo, para conocer las percepciones de los alumnos planteamos una investigación que se centró en leer cinco textos históricos y responder a varias preguntas guía que sirvieron para orientar sus dosieres de trabajo. Los resultados arrojaron interesantes reflexiones sobre la situación de inferioridad femenina que se recogen en los textos escritos y las imágenes de los manuales educativos. Como conclusión destacamos la mejora en las habilidades históricas y la construcción personalizada en el aprendizaje de la literatura clásica.
Aprendizajes en relación con la enseñanza en carreras de formación inicial, qué se aprende y cómo.
Authors: Salgueiro Maria Alejandra
Published: April 2021

La formación de profesores es un campo muy explorado en la investigación, no obstante, se observa cierta vacancia en el estudio sobre algunos aspectos, especialmente en relación con los aprendizajes alcanzados en las carreras de formación inicial. El presente artículo expone una síntesis de los resultados de una tesis doctoral llevada a cabo en la Universidad de Málaga, España, cuyo objetivo fue indagar acerca de qué aprenden quienes egresan de una carrera de formación docente inicial acerca de la enseñanza y cómo lo logran. Indagación que se llevó a cabo en el contexto de un profesorado destinado a graduados universitarios que se desarrolla en la Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Argentina. Este fenómeno se abordó desde una metodología de tipo cualitativa, se consideró principalmente el punto de vista de los sujetos involucrados: egresados y profesores de la carrera. Se priorizaron como técnicas de relevamiento la entrevista y los grupos focales.

Los resultados alcanzados permiten conceptualizar a los aprendizajes como articulación entre tipos de aprendizaje, modalidades y condiciones. Se identifican aprendizajes cuyo componente fundamental es de orden cognitivo y sobre todo aprendizajes que remiten a experiencias y vivencias. Se destaca el valor que tienen para los egresados estos últimos. Se advierte sobre la especificidad que cobran los aprendizajes logrados en el marco de este tipo particular de formación, caracterizados como pasajes.

Se concluye acerca de la necesidad de que las propuestas de enseñanza de los profesorados presenten más atención sobre lo aprendizajes valorados por los egresados, así como las maneras de alcanzarlos.
El El Prácticum como plataforma para el desarrollo del pensamiento filosófico en las aulas
Authors: Miguélez Vila María , Rivas Manuela Raposo
Published: April 2021

¿Podemos desde el Prácticum trasladar a las aulas procesos innovadores que se estabilicen y se transmitan? Se intuye en las prácticas pre-profesionales de las distintas titulaciones una oportunidad para este contagio. Nuestra propuesta para establecer un protocolo de actuación viable es la filosofía adaptada, práctica y dialogada. Su objetivo es formar al alumnado de Prácticum y coordinar su trabajo para que proyecten y creen procesos didácticos que trabajen el razonamiento crítico, reflexivo y dialógico. Posteriormente, dichos procesos serán probados y evaluados en las aulas.

En este trabajo ponemos las bases para conseguir desde el Prácticum una plataforma estable de incorporación de estas prácticas a la escuela y establecer un protocolo de implantación de innovaciones en la escuela, que combine centros y tutores interesados, alumnos formados en prácticas de filosofía para niños y proyectos tutorizados desde la universidad con vocación de continuidad en la escuela.

Con el proyecto Filohilo se crea, mediante el diálogo y la práctica filosófica, un tejido vital (textus) en el que encontrarnos. Se concluye con la creación de un grupo de trabajo comprometido, flexible y creativo capaz de desarrollar con eficiencia proyectos educativos inclusivos e innovadores que produzcan sinergias positivas en todo el campus y en relación con el sistema educativo.
La formación inicial de los maestros en Matemáticas y su Didáctica
Authors: Nolla de Celis Álvaro , Cerisola Adela , Fernández Belén , Muñoz Roberto
Published: April 2021

Presentamos un análisis cuantitativo no experimental de los créditos de Matemáticas y su Didáctica que contienen los itinerarios formativos de los Grados de Educación Infantil y de Educación Primaria de las universidades españolas en el curso 2019-2020. Los datos han sido recopilados a partir de los planes de estudio de los distintos centros educativos, obteniendo el número de créditos ofertados tanto obligatorios como optativos, el tipo de asignaturas propuestas, atendiendo al carácter matemático, didáctico o mixto de sus contenidos, así como el curso en el que se imparten. El estudio muestra la heterogeneidad del sistema, hace un análisis del escaso número de menciones con temáticas relacionadas con las matemáticas presentes en los planes de estudio, observa las diferencias entre el sistema público y el privado y presenta la evolución de estos datos en comparación con estudios anteriores. Asimismo, se extraen algunas conclusiones de los datos recogidos en relación a los estándares internacionales de formación en matemáticas de futuros maestros establecidos por el National Council on Teacher Quality. Los resultados obtenidos muestran una visión global de la formación de futuros maestros de matemáticas del sistema educativo español, evidenciando diversos puntos de mejora en concordancia con las recomendaciones tanto nacionales como internacionales.