bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Legal Issues About Sexual Differentiation Disease
Authors:   Journal of Law research, Song Young-Min
Published: July 2022

Sexual differentiation disease is the abnormal condition in development situation of sexual differentiation which is the basis of gender determination.
This thesis reviewed for the person born with this disease to enable normal growth without emotional disorders and inferiority complex under the system of male or female choice.
The points are summarized as follows. First, it is about the malpractice of medical operation for gender confirmation. Malpractice cannot be admitted because the medical operation for gender confirmation of the son was suitable medical level at that time.
Second, it is about the relation with the guarantee of gender determination of the son. About this, all unnecessary surgical operations should be postponed until the time when the son becomes mature and decides for himself.
In addition, the doctor has the obligation to provide all information to the person with parental rights when the doctor is going to perform the gender confirmation operation on the patient with sexual differentiation disease. Especially, if the gender confirmation operation is not an emergency, the doctor should explain to the person with parental rights, thus the person with parental rights should not be misunderstood as emergency situation and not to perform early gender confirmation operation.
Furthermore, the doctor should explain the side effect that the newborn baby can lose fertility through the gender confirmation operation. That is an important matter about basic human right to body, so if these information were not provided, it is against informed consent. Even in case the patient with sexual differentiation disease can live as male or female either, the son should be able to decide his gender as best interest not facing identity problem when he grow up.
Third, it is about the birth registration of the person with sexual differentiation disease. About this, like family registration practice in Japan, birth registration should be reported in an undetermined state for happiness of the son, and the irreversible treatment like genital organ removal should be prohibited until the son can decide for himself. In addition, it is appropriate for the son to decide his gender and complete family relation register subsequently after adolescence appearing second sexual characteristics through sexual differentiation of brain.
Fourth, it is about the decision criteria of gender correction to sexual differentiation disease. Recently, as the decision criteria, not only sex chromosome as the sole absolute criteria but also cause of abnormality, condition of internal and external genital organs, composition of sex chromosome, surgical operation possibility of external genital organs and prediction of future sexual function should be considered, and simultaneously, it also should be considered which gender would secure for his happy life, and then the doctor shall select the gender to perform operational treatment.
Recurrent Oral Aphtha, Diarrhea, Pneumonia, And Respiratory Distress Since Infancy: STAT1 GOF defect
Authors: kucukdagli ali cem , Aytekin Elif Soyak , Tan Çagman , Ayvaz Deniz Cagdas , Kiper Nural , Tezcan Ilhan
Published: July 2022

Abstract Backgrounds: Mutations in DNA-binding domains of STAT1 lead to
delayed STAT1 dephosphorylation and afterwards gain-of-function. The
clinical phenotype is broad and can include chronic mucocutaneous
candidiasis and/or combined immunodeficiency. Objectives: We report a
case of 7-year old female patient. She had recurrent pneumonia since
infancy and she was hospitalized several times. She had persistant
lymphopenia with normal immunoglobulin levels and lymphocyte subsets.
Findings: STAT1 mutation was defined by next generation Sequencing PID
panel. Despite the antifungal therapy, oxygen requirement continued,
methylprednisolone and Janus-associated kinase (JAK) inhibitor
(ruxolitinib) was started as therapy. Immunodysregulatory features of
disease improved after Janus kinase inhibitor treatment. Conclusion: In
patients with STAT1 GOF defect, ruxolitinib treatment may be effective
for interstitial lung disease if hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
can not be performed.
Effect of TiH2 on microstructure of hydroxyapatite sintered at various temperatures
Authors: Amirthalingam Nanthini , Panchatcharam Sathishkumar , Deivarajan Thenmuhil , Paramasivam Manohar
Published: July 2022

Titanium reinforced hydroxyapatite preparation was attempted by using TiH2.
The hydroxyapatite (HAp) was obtained from wet chemical facile method and
was mixed with TiH2 (5 to 20 wt.%). The mixtures were shaped by pressing and
samples were sintered at different temperatures from 900 to 1200?C. X-ray
diffraction results showed that all the high temperature sintered samples
with higher amount of TiH2 contain ?-tricalcium phosphate (?-TCP) and
perovskite CaTiO3 as the major crystalline phases, while minor reaction
products like ?-TCP and tetracalcium phosphate (TTCP) were also recorded for
the various HAp-TiH2 composites. Microstructure evaluation was done by
scanning electronmicroscopy which revealed the change in microstructure from
needle-like to hexagonal grainy structure with increasing TiH2 content.
Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy was done for functional groups
analysis while density and porosity were also measured to analyse sintering
ability of the composite samples.
High-density ceramics obtained by andesite basalt sintering
Authors: Pavkov Vladimir , Bakic Gordana , Maksimovic Vesna , Cvijovic-Alagic Ivana , Prekajski-Ðordjevic Marija , Bucevac Dusan , Matovic Branko
Published: July 2022

In the present study, andesite basalt originated from the deposit site ?Donje
Jarinje?, Serbia, was examined as a potential raw material for high-density
ceramics production. The production of high-density ceramics included dry
milling, homogenization, cold isostatic pressing and sintering in the air.
To determine the optimal processing parameters the sintering was conducted
at 1040, 1050, 1060, 1070 and 1080?C, and afterwards the sintering duration
was varied from 30 to 240min at the optimal sintering temperature of 1060?C. Characterization of the starting and sintered materials included the
estimation of particle size distribution, density, hardness and fracture
toughness complemented with X-ray diffraction, optical light microscopy,
scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive spectroscopy analysis.
Phase transformations did not occur during processing in the investigated
temperature range from 1040 to 1080?C. The obtained research results showed
that 99.5% of relative density and the highest hardness and fracture
toughness values of 6.7GPa and 2.2MPa?m1/2, respectively, were achieved for
the andesite basalt sintered at 1060?C for 60min in the air. The results of
the present study confirmed that the sintered andesite basalt can be used as
a high-density ceramic material for various industrial applications.
Mechanical properties of large-sized thin architectural ceramic plate enhanced by alumina fibres and in situ mullite whiskers
Authors: Zhong Xinzi , Cao Liyun , Huang Jianfeng , Liu Yijun , Ouyang Haibo , Wang Qinggang
Published: July 2022

The fibres reinforced thin architectural ceramic plates of 900?1800?2.5mm
with excellent mechanical properties were prepared by fast-sintering method
using a controllable fibre dispersion process. The effects of ball-milling
time on dispersity, average length-to-diameter ratio and microstructure of
alumina fibres were investigated. Meanwhile, the effects of alumina fibre
contents on the bulk density, water absorption, phase transformation and
microstructure of the thin ceramic plate were researched. It was found that
the two-step ball-milling process can effectively control the average
length-to-diameter ratio of alumina fibres, achieving a good dispersion
mixture of fibres and ceramic powders. Ceramics bulk density and bending
strength increase with fibre contents rise from 0 to 5 wt.% and then
decrease with further fibre content addition from 5 to 15wt.%. The in situ
formed mullite whiskers via fast-sintering method are beneficial for
protecting fibres and fibre/matrix interfaces. The maximum value of bending
strength and fracture toughness reach 147MPa for 5 wt.% fibre contents and
2.6MPa?m1/2 for 9 wt.%fibre contents, corresponding to the strengthening of
alumina fibres and the formation of mullite whiskers in fibre/matrix
interfaces and matrix via fast-sintering process.
Undiagnosed Diabetes in U.S. Adults: Prevalence and Trends
Authors: Fang Michael , Wang Dan , Coresh Josef , Selvin Elizabeth
Published: July 2022

OBJECTIVE

Confirmatory testing is recommended for diabetes diagnosis in clinical practice. However, national estimates of undiagnosed diabetes are based on single elevated test measures, potentially resulting in overestimation. Our objective was to update trends in undiagnosed diabetes using definitions consistent with clinical practice.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS

We included 30,492 adults (aged ≥20 years) from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (1988–2020). Among adults without diagnosed diabetes, confirmed undiagnosed diabetes was defined as having both elevated levels of fasting plasma glucose (FPG) (≥126 mg/dL) and elevated glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c; ≥6.5%), and persistent undiagnosed diabetes was defined as having elevated HbA1c or FPG levels, adjusted for the within-person variability in HbA1c and FPG tests.

RESULTS

From the periods 1988–1994 to 2017 to March 2020, there was an increase in the prevalence of diagnosed diabetes (from 4.6% to 11.7%), but no change in prevalence of persistent undiagnosed diabetes (from 2.23% to 2.53%) or confirmed undiagnosed diabetes (from 1.10% to 1.23%). Consequently, the proportion of all undiagnosed diabetes cases declined from 32.8% to 17.8% (persistent undiagnosed diabetes) and from 19.3% to 9.5% (confirmed undiagnosed diabetes). Undiagnosed diabetes was more prevalent in older and obese adults, racial/ethnic minorities, and those without health care access. Among persons with diabetes, Asian Americans and those without health care access had the highest proportion of undiagnosed cases, with rates ranging from 23% to 61%.

CONCLUSIONS

From 1988 to March 2020, the proportion of undiagnosed diabetes cases declined substantially, suggesting major improvements in diabetes screening and detection. Undiagnosed diabetes currently affects 1–2% of US adults; up to 90% of all cases are diagnosed.
Analysis of automated surface roughness parameter support systems based on dynamic monitoring
Authors: Gimadeev M. R. , Li A. A.
Published: July 2022

Introduction. Domestic and foreign works on the milling of complex-profile surfaces with a ball-end tool were analyzed. Methods of surface quality control and ways to provide amplitude parameters of roughness, based on research data and field experiments, were considered. Theoretical provisions on the determination of cutting forces and the results of vibroacoustic diagnostics were presented.

Materials and Methods. The methods of correlation analysis, comparison and generalization of the results were applied. The data were calculated at different tool angles, taking into account the instantaneous cutting forces, and were fixed in the range of values of the variable feed per tooth (fz) and the angle of inclination of the surface (γ). The vibroacoustic diagnostic data and theoretical data of the presented model at different tool inclination angles were verified by experiment. Consequently, such methods can be used to predict surface roughness parameters.

Results. The relationship between cutting forces, tool inclination angle, and vibroacoustic diagnostics data was found. A model of the cutting force and tool displacements was formulated taking into account the inclination of the surface. The optimal range of the inclination angle of the tool to the surface to be machined, at which the minimum values of the amplitude parameters of roughness were achieved, was determined. The sound vibrations obtained empirically, presented in spectral and wave forms, were in good agreement with data from other sources. This allowed us to conclude about the feasibility of forecasting and monitoring roughness parameters in real time through acoustics.

Discussion and Conclusions. It was established that the growth of forces in the direction ae(X) and fz(Y) was observed at γ > 40°. This was due to the distribution of the components of the cutting force along the cutting edge and depended on the inclination of the surface. The amplitude parameters decreased when the angle increased from 10 to 40 degrees. The found interrelations of force analysis, processing directions, and vibroacoustic diagnostics have validated the use of vibroacoustic diagnostics to predict surface roughness. Acoustic diagnostics, regardless of the layout of technological equipment, enables to quickly adjust the sound device and assess the impact of cutting modes on roughness parameters.
Motivasi Siswa Terhadap Kegiatan Praktikum Pembuatan Preparat Apusan Darah Tingkat SMA Di Kabupaten Jember, Indonesia
Authors: Kurniawan Aditya , Siswati Bea Hana , Savira Nadyatul Ilma Indah
Published: July 2022

Pandemi COVID-19 telah melanda Indonesia sejak Maret tahun 2020. Sejak saat itu kegiatan diubah dari luring menjadi daring termasuk kegiatan praktikum. Siswa hanya melihat kegiatan praktikum melalui tayangan video yang telah dibuat oleh guru dan laboran. Di bulan September 2021, angka kasus COVID-19 terus turun. Hal ini menyebabkan sekolah – sekolah mulai untuk melakukan kegiatan belajar mengajar secara tatap muka secara terbatas. Perlu dilakukan pengukuran motivasi siswa saat pertama kali melakukan praktikum luring di sekolah. Metode yang dilakukan saat kegiatan praktikum kepada 11 siswa SMAN Rambipuji Jember adalah Participatory Action Research (PAR) dengan tahapan umum berupa Perencanaan, Kegiatan, Refleksi dan Evaluasi. Tingkat motivasi siswa terhadap pembelajaran Biologi khususnya praktikum pembuatan preparat apusan darah adalah sebesar 86%. Motivasi siswa yang sangat tinggi ini dikarenakan siswa dilibatkan dan terjun langsung dalam proses pembuatan preparat sehingga melatih kecerdasan psikomotorik dan kognitif.
Identifikasi Tumbuhan Obat Masyarakat Desa Pao-Pao Kabupaten Polewali Mandar Provinsi Sulawesi Barat
Authors: Nurdin Gaby Maulida , Sari Arrlinda Puspita , Herni Herni
Published: July 2022

Penelitian ini merupakan studi etnobotani yang bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi spesies tumbuhan obat serta bagian tumbuhan yang dimanfaatkan sebagai obat oleh masyarakat Desa Pao-Pao, Sulawesi Barat. Jenis penelitian ini deskriptif kualitatif yang mendeskripsikan tumbuhan obat (taksonomi, cara pemanfaatan, bagian yang dimanfaatkan, sumber pengambilan tumbuhan serta khasiat tumbuhan obat). Pengambilan data dilakukan dengan metode jelajah dan wawancara. Desain penelitian menggunakan desain eksploratif. Berdasarkan hasil wawancara dari 20 responden, diperoleh tumbuhan yang berpotensi obat sebanyak 24 famili yang terdiri atas 40 spesies yang dimanfaatkan masyarakat sebagai obat tradisional. Famili terbanyak berasal dari Zingiberaceae, Lamiaceae, Euphorbiaceae, Piperaceae, dan Moraceae. Tumbuhan obat paling banyak ditemukan di Hutan dengan habitus berupa semak.Selain itu, bagian tumbuhan yang sering digunakan masyarakat untuk mengobati penyakit secara tradisional yaitu daun dengan cara penyajian direbus dan diminum.
Pembelajaran Abad 21 dengan menggunakan Wikipedia sebagai Sumber Informasi untuk Meningkatkan Kemampuan Pemecahan Masalah
Authors: Nurul Hizqiyah Ida Yayu , Widodo Ari , Sriyati Siti
Published: July 2022

Perkembangan teknologi yang pesat memberi kemudahan bagi kehidupan manusia di berbagai sektori. Sehingga manusia yang dibutuhkan dalam dunia kerja adalah yang mampu beradaptasi dengan perubahan teknologi, salah satunya dengan memiliki keterampilan pemecahan masalah. Program pendidikan telah mempersiapkan generasi yang memiliki keterampilan abad 21 dengan melatihkannya ke dalam pembelajaran. Teknologi membuat akses informasi lebih luas dan cepat. Sehingga penggunaanWikipedia bisa dijadikan alternative untuk memperoleh informasi sekaligus melatihkan keterampilan pemecahan masalah siswa. Dalam hal ini Wikipedia dijadikan sebagai sebuah media pembelajaran. Berkaitan dengan tersebut, tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis peningkatan keterampilan pemecahan masalah siswa siswa dengan menggunakan Ensiklopedi Online Wikipedia  sebagai sumber informasi. Penelitian dilakukan dengan metode One group pretest-posttest karena penelitian mengukur keterampilan pemecahan masalah siswa sebelum dan sesudah belajar dengan menggunakan Ensiklopedi Online Wikipedia.  Sampel pada penelitian ini diperoleh dengan metode purposive yang menerapkan kriteria-kriteria tertentu sehingga terpilih satu kelas yang terdiri dari 41 orang. Data keterampilan pemecahan masalah siswa dijaring dengan menggunakan instrumen tes pemecahan masalah. Hasil analisis data menunjukkan bahwa perolehan nilai N gain siswa berada pada kategori sedang, karena sebanyak 44% siswa memiliki nilai N-gain yang sedang. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini adalah penggunaan Ensikopedi Online Wikipedia memiliki peluang dalam pembelajaran. Hal tersebut karena Ensikopedi Online Wikipedia menyediakan informasi secara cepat dan ringkas. Sehingga dapat dijadikan tempat pemberhentian pertama dalam mencari informasi.
Keanekaragaman Tumbuhan di Kampus Universitas Negeri Gorontalo Kecamatan Tilong Kabila Kabupaten Bone Bolango
Authors: Mokodompit Rizaldi , Kandowangko Novri Youla , Hamidun Marini Susanti
Published: July 2022

Keanekaragaman dapat terjadi karena adanya perbedaan warna, ukuran, bentuk, jumlah, tekstur dan penampilan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui indeks keanekaragaman tumbuhan yang berada di kampus Universitas Negeri Gorontalo. Metode yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah survey eksplorasi dan teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan teknik jelajah. Hasil penelitian ditemukan sebanyak 35 spesies tumbuhan dimana jumlah individu terbanyak pada kategoti pohon adalah Swietenia mahagoni sebanyak 162 individui, kategori pancang Ilex opaca sebanyak 102 individu dan kategori tumbuhan bawah terbanyak adalah Cistopteris fragilis sebanyak 98 individu. Nilai indeks keanekaragaman keseluruhan tumbuhan adalah H’= 3.11 nilai ini termasuk dalam kategori tinggi.
Keragaman Jenis Tumbuhan Bawah di Taman Buru Gunung Masigit Kareumbi, Cicalengka
Authors: Gurnita Gurnita , Prasasti Anisa Rizki , Ibrahim Yusuf , Mulyadi Ahmad
Published: July 2022

Sejak tahun 1950, Taman Buru Gunung Masigit Kareumbi (TBMK) sudah ditetapkan sebagai kawasan hutan konservasi dan saat ini TBMK dikelola oleh BKSDA yang bekerjasama dengan Perhimpunan Penempuh Rimba dan Pendaki Gunung Wanadri. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui jenis-jenis tumbuhan yang berada di bawah naungan tajuk hutan di TBMK. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode deskriptif kualitatif dengan desain penelitian belt transect dan teknik pegambilan sampel dengan cara purposive sampling. Pada setiap 10 meter disepanjang garis transect dibuat plot-plot pengamatan yang berukuran 10 x 10 meter. Pembuatan belt transect dilakukan di hutan rasamala dan hutan pinus. Proses identifikasi dilakukan di Laboratorium Biologi FKIP Universitas Pasundan. Dari hasil identifikasi diketahui sebanyak 24 Ordo, 27 Family dan 44 jenis tumbuhan. Indeks keanekaragaman tumbuhan yang ada di bawah naungan tajuk hutan rasamala adalah 2.38 dan indeks keanekaragaman tumbuhan di bawah naungan tajuk hutan pinus yaitu 2.11. Hasil perhitungan Indexs Nilai Penting (INP) tertinggi di hutan rasamala yaitu 84.82 untuk tumbuhan Pilea angulata  dan di hutan pinus yaitu 101.78 untuk tumbuhan Eupatorium riparium, serta index kesamaan komunitas antara dua lokasi yaitu 54 %.
PENGEMBANGAN E-MODUL DENGAN STRATEGI 5M MERDEKA BELAJAR PENUNJANG BLENDED LEARNING MATA PELAJARAN EKONOMI
Authors: Aini Khikmatul , Kurniawan Riza Yonisa
Published: July 2022

Pendidikan yang berkualitas menjadi tonggak awal dalam menciptakan sumber daya manusia yang bermutu. Pengenalan Kurikulum Merdeka Belajar oleh Kemdikbudristek merupakan salah satu langkah untuk menciptakan pendidikan yang berkualitas. Sejalan dengan hal tersebut, Strategi 5M hadir untuk mendukung proses belajar yang merdeka, khususnya pada pembelajaran dengan model Blended Learning. Bahan ajar memegang peranan penting dalam kegiatan pembelajaran dan harus terus dikembangkan serta disesuaikan dengan kondisi pembelajaran saat ini. Oleh sebab itu peneliti melakukan penelitian pengembangan E-Modul dengan strategi 5M merdeka belajar penunjang Blended Learning. Penelitian pengembangan ini dilakukan menggunakan model 4-D Thiagarajan. Tujuan penelitian adalah untuk mengetahui tahapan pengembangan produk, mengetahui tingkat kelayakan pada E-Modul dan untuk mengetahui respon peserta didik terhadap E-Modul. Subjek penelitian adalah 30 peserta didik dari kelas XI IPS MAN 2 Gresik. Instrumen pengambilan data terdiri dari lembar telaah dan lembar validasi oleh ahli materi, ahli bahasa, ahli grafis, serta lembar respon subjek uji coba yaitu peserta didik. Berdasarkan perolehan nilai valiadasi ahli dengan kategori sangat layak, atau masing-masing sebesar 94% untuk materi, 91% untuk grafik dan 74% untuk bahasa, menunjukkan produk E-Modul layak untuk digunakan sebagai bahan ajar serta untuk meningkatkan minat belajar peserta didik secara aktif dan memudahkan proses belajar mandiri karena mendapatkan respon yang sangat baik dari peserta didik yaitu 96%.
ANALISIS PERILAKU ONLINE IMPULSE BUYING DITINJAU DARI FLASH SALE DAN LOCUS OF CONTROL PADA MAHASISWA UNPER KONSUMEN SHOPEE
Authors: Nurchoiriah Elisa , Yusnita Rita Tri , Arisman Ari
Published: July 2022

The rise of Online Stores, usually triggers people to be easily tempted to shop, because of conveniences such as saving time and energy, available many promos, and many payment options. This results in many students making planned and unplanned online purchases. This study was conducted to analyze Online Impulse Buying Behavior in terms of Flash Sale and Locus of Control on Shopee Consumer Unper Students. This study used a quantitative method with a survey approach. Data was collected using a questionnaire. The data collected in the form of primary data. Data analysis in this study used the classical assumption test, multiple regression analysis, correlation coefficient analysis, determination coefficient analysis using SPSS software. The results of this study indicate that Simultaneous Flash Sale and Locus of Control have a significant effect on Online Impulse Buying at Shopee, Partial Flash Sale has a significant effect on Online Impulse Buying at Shopee, Partial Locus of Control has no significant effect on Online Impulse Buying at Shopee.
Standardizing and Declining: The Fall of the One-Room Schoolhouse
Authors: D’Orvilliers Lane
Published: July 2022

The idea of the Midwestern one-room schoolhouse is cloaked in nostalgic national memory that paints an image of simplistic rural life. However, in the early twentieth century, this simplistic county school was not the reality; changes in national education in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries demanded more regulations in schools that directly opposed much of what made up the ideal of the one-room schoolhouse. This research explores the standardization of education the United States, addressing topics such as curriculum reform, sanitation, consolidation, and local resistance, to reveal how all of these factors contributed to the steady decline of the one room schoolhouse. Rather than isolating these factors, this paper argues that connections between requirements at both the state and national levels, actions and inaction conducted by the local Midwestern populations, as well as the impact of Progressive Era ideas transformed rural American education. Furthermore, this research encourages the growing development of this relatively new topic within educational history by discussing prominent contributions to the field and insisting on how significant the work of exploring political and social ramification of the standardization phenomena is to the history of the one-room schoolhouse.
« Je vois de la beauté, je vois de l’art, je vois de l’intention, je vois de l’amour. » Résultats d’un programme de jardinage de conception collaborative à l’intention des résidents d’un établissement de soins de longue durée
Authors: Freeman Shannon , Banner Davina , Labron Meg , Betkus Georgia , Wood Tim , Branco Erin , Skinner Kelly
Published: July 2022

Introduction

Être en harmonie avec la nature constitue pour beaucoup de monde une occupation enrichissante. Or les résidents d’établissements de soins de longue durée ont souvent à surmonter des obstacles s’ils désirent aller dehors et participer à des activités en nature. En réponse aux besoins exprimés par nos partenaires résidents d’établissements de soins de longue durée, nous avons étudié la faisabilité et les bienfaits d’un programme de culture hydroponique et de jardinage en jardins surélevés conçu de façon collaborative.

Méthodologie

En 2019, notre équipe composée de chercheurs ainsi que de résidents et de membres du personnel d’un établissement de soins de longue durée a conçu et mis en œuvre un programme pilote de culture hydroponique et de jardinage en jardins surélevés d’une durée de quatre mois, qui comportait en outre un volet éducatif et des activités. Les rétroactions des résidents et du personnel de l’établissement de soins de longue durée ont été recueillies au moyen de sondages (N = 23 participants au début de l’étude; N = 23 lors du suivi), de cinq groupes de discussion (N = 19 participants, soit n = 10 membres du personnel et n = 9 résidents) et de la méthode photovoix (N = 5 participants). L’équipe de recherche s’est servie d’une méthode descriptive qualitative pour analyser les transcriptions des groupes de discussion et obtenir ainsi un compte rendu riche des expériences des participants en contexte réel. L’équipe a également produit des statistiques descriptives.

Résultats

Même si la plupart des résidents ont indiqué préférer aller dehors (91 %), peu d’entre eux ont déclaré le faire tous les jours (30 %). Les participants au programme ont exprimé leur joie à pouvoir interagir avec la nature et regarder les plantes croître. Les analyses des données obtenues des groupes de discussion ont permis de dégager les thèmes suivants : découverte de sens; formation de liens avec les autres par un apprentissage constant; répercussions sur la santé mentale et le bien­être; occasions de se remémorer des souvenirs; reflet de sa vie dans les activités de jardinage; bienfaits pour le personnel et enfin désir que le programme se poursuive.

Conclusion

La participation aux activités de jardinage, qu’elle ait été active ou passive, a eu des répercussions bénéfiques chez des résidents ayant des capacités diverses. Le programme a favorisé les discussions et l’établissement de liens et a permis d’accroître les interactions, ce qui est susceptible de contribuer à réduire l’isolement social. Les programmes de jardinage devraient être considérés comme une option efficace et réalisable pour favoriser la socialisation, la santé et le bien­être.
IMPLEMENTASI PERANGKAT PEMBELAJARAN FISIKA TERINTEGRASI MITIGASI BENCANA BANJIR SAAT PANDEMI COVID-19
Authors: Miftahul Jannah Mufida , Herawati Herawati , Jumadi Jumadi
Published: July 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui peningkatan pemahaman materi dan kesiapsiagaan bencana alam peserta didik melalui implementasi perangkat pembelajaran fisika terintegrasi mitigasi bencana banjir saat pandemi Covid-19. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di SMA Negeri 1 Banguntapan Yogyakarta. Jenis penelitian ini adalah kuasi eksperimen dengan desain one group pretest dan posttest. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan menggunakan soal tes uraian untuk mengetahui pemahaman materi peserta didik dan angket untuk mengetahui kesiapsiagaan bencana alam peserta didik. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa implementasi perangkat pembelajaran fisika terintegrasi mitigasi bencana banjir dapat meningkatkan pemahaman materi dan kesiapsiagaan bencana alam peserta didik. Perangkat pembelajaran fisika terintegrasi mitigasi bencana banjir dapat meningkatkan pemahaman materi peserta didik pada kelas pemodelan dengan standar gain 0,55 (sedang), pada kelas implementasi dengan standar gain 0,53 (sedang). Kesiapsiagaan bencana alam peserta didik pada kelas pemodelan meningkat dengan standar gain 0,41 (sedang), pada kelas implementasi dengan standar gain 0,38 (sedang).Kata Kunci: perangkat pembelajaran fisika, mitigasi bencana banjir, pandemi Covid-19, pemahaman materi, kesiapsiagaan
Making Sense of Negative Nominal Interest Rates
Authors:   London School of Economics and Political Science, Balloch Cynthia , Koby Yann ,   Brown University, Ulate Mauricio ,   Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
Published: July 2022

Several advanced economies implemented negative nominal interest rates in the middle of the last decade, seeking to provide further monetary accommodation once cuts in positive territory had been exhausted. Negative rates affect banks in novel ways, mostly because during times of negative policy rates the interest rate that banks pay households on their deposits usually remains close to zero. In this review, we analyze the large literature that studies the impact of negative nominal interest rates, proceeding in four steps. First, we explain the theoretical channels through which negative rates affect banks. Second, we discuss the empirical findings about bank outcomes under negative rates. Third, we describe the aggregate transmission channels that influence the macroeconomic implications of a policy rate cut in negative territory. Finally, we compare the general-equilibrium models that have been used to quantify the effectiveness of negative rates and highlight why they have obtained mixed results. We conclude that, if properly implemented, negative rates are a valuable tool that central banks should not discard outright. However, negative rates can have quantifiable costs for the financial sector, and their effectiveness is likely to decline if implemented for long periods.
Pembuatan dan Karakterisasi Self Emulsifying Drug Delivery Systems(SEDDS) Ibuprofen Secara Oral
Authors: Darusman Fitrianti , Amalia Frida Anggita , Priani Sani Ega
Published: July 2022

Self emulsifying drug delivery systems (SEDDS) dikembangkan sebagai metode untuk meningkatkan kelarutan obat lipofilik seperti ibuprofen, serta untuk meningkatkan absorpsi dan laju disolusi obat. Oleh karena itu penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan formulasi SEDDS ibuprofen yang memenuhi syarat secara farmasetik dan meningkatkan bioavailabilitas ibuprofen. Formula SEDDS diperoleh dari uji kelarutan ibuprofen dan optimasi formula pada berbagai konsentrasi minyak, surfaktan dan kosurfaktan. Asam oleat, cremophor RH 40 dan propilenglikol masing-masing terpilih sebagai minyak, surfaktan dan kosurfaktan dengan perbandingan fase minyak : (surfaktan + kosurfaktan) 1:9 dan pebandingan surfaktan : kosurfaktan (3:2). Formula SEDDS optimum dievaluasi meliputi pengukuran persen transmitan, pengujian dispersibilitas, pengujian robustness, pengujian stabilitas (sentrifugasi, heating cooling cycle, freeze thaw cycle), penentuan ukuran partikel dan uji laju disolusi. Formula SEDDS ibuprofen terbaik memenuhi persyaratan persen transmitan (99,7% ± 0,872), waktu dispersibilitas (41,48 detik ± 1,3), stabil pada pengujian robustness, tidak terjadi pemisahan fasa pada pengujian stabilitas, serta memiliki ukuran globul dalam kisaran mikrometer yaitu 114,7 ± 0,692 nm. Hasil uji laju disolusi in vitro pada menit ke-10 menunjukkan bahwa sediaan SEDDS ibuprofen lebih tinggi dibandingkan dengan serbuk ibuprofen murni, yaitu masing-masing sebesar 90,04 ± 1,764% dan 59,30 ± 1,638%.
Subsurface Investigation for Road Construction Using Electrical Resistivity Method along Oloko road, Apatapiti, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria
Authors: Oguntade Sodiq S.
Published: July 2022

Evaluation of the shallow geologic materials in terms of types, nature, and bedrock structure as possible causes of pavement failure was carried out along Oloko road Apatatpiti, Akure, Nigeria, using Schlumberger vertical electrical sounding and 2-D imaging dipole-dipole techniques. Three lithological layers, namely thin top soil, weathered layer and weathered basement, were revealed by the 2-D resistivity structure. Vertical electrical soundings were made at locations with a very low resistive medium typical of linear features such as fractures/faults at some distances on the 2-D resistivity structure. Four geologic layers, namely the top soil, clay/sandy clay, fractured basement, weathered/fresh basement, were identified by the geoelectric section. The geoelectric section and the 2-D resistivity structure revealed that the upper 0-6m, which constitutes the subgrade, has a low resistivity (36 Ωm to 108 Ωm) characterised to be clayey materials and suggestive of weak zones that might impair the stability of the road. A relatively shallow depth, ranging from 3.7 m to 4.29 m, was the depth to the water table of the four wells close to the road. Therefore, the possible causes of pavement failure are the thick and low resistive layer, the near-surface linear features suspected to be fractures/faults, and the water table’s shallow depth.
New Players on a Tough Field
Authors: Konzett Savina , Grüner Bernhard
Published: July 2022

The pivotal aim of this research is to identify new entrants to mountain farming, their routes into practicing and resulting environmental impacts. Following an actor-network approach, this multi-regional case study was conducted in two remote regions of the Western Austrian Alps and in a bordering Alpine region in South Tyrol (Italy). All data was generated using semi-structured interviews on site and official agricultural statistics.

Both autochthons and foreign newcomers to mountain farming display a great deal of idealism to fulfil their agricultural dreams. Their self-determination and bid for independence from the agricultural industry affects their thinking and decisions on housing, farming and collaborations, resulting in far-reaching social and spatial impacts on the sociocultural landscape. In implementing sustainable and extensive farming practices, new entrants act as role models and thus highlight alternatives beyond the prevailing mountain agricultural regime.
Is Visitor Satisfaction High Enough? A Case of Rural Tourism Destination, South Bohemia
Authors: Štumpf Petr , Janeček Petr , Vojtko Viktor
Published: July 2022

Satisfaction of visitors in tourism destinations is one of the most discussed topics in destination management and marketing. Many destinations report high satisfaction of their visitors. The objective of this study is to analyze overall satisfaction and satisfaction components in eleven tourism areas within South Bohemia, a typical Czech rural region, and to define the high level of satisfaction using benchmarking as a methodological approach. Using ANOVA and Pearson’s correlation, we identified the high level of satisfaction following the against-the-best benchmarking and the against-the-industry average approach. The results also show that perceived atmosphere in a destination, willingness to help and friendliness are the most significant components correlating with overall satisfaction.
Producer Organisations in an Export-Oriented Value Chain: What Motivates Small-Scale Farmers in Kosovo to Collaborate?
Authors: Bäuml Theresa , Möllers Judith , Dufhues Thomas , Wolz Axel , Traikova Diana
Published: July 2022

Producer organisations bear great potential to link small-scale farmers to markets. In post-communist economies, historically negative attitudes towards cooperatives are blamed as barriers to collaboration, but little is known about the broader range of motives to (not) cooperate. We use a structural equation model to analyse cooperation intentions in Kosovo’s emerging export-oriented raspberry sector. In this context, negative images surrounding cooperation seem to belong to the past. Widespread positive attitudes towards joining producer organisations were driven by the wish to facilitate farm commercialisation. The most substantial influence on cooperation intentions came from the norms passed on by the family and farm advisory services. Yet, results beyond the econometric model show that a lack of information and knowledge and lack of institutional trust, mainly doubts about the feasibility of producer organisations, could hinder their spread and success.
Are Bankruptcy Models Adequate for Condition Assessment of Companies Listed on Warsaw Stock Exchange?
Authors: Bolek Monika , Gniadkowska-Szymańska Agata
Published: July 2022

The goal of this paper is to present early warning models used in the process of bankruptcy recognition that should meet the terms of good economic condition. Economic condition of a company on a capital market is good when the goal of the business is achieved, namely the increase in value, that occurs with the increase in earnings per share. The results show that the higher scores in a discriminant model, the lower the EPS growth rate. Correlation and linear regression models are applied on a group of observations from companies listed on Warsaw Stock Exchange.
Financial Literacy and New Business Entry
Authors: Skica Tomasz , Mikuš Juraj , Holienka Marian
Published: July 2022

The issue of the relationship between financial literacy and entrepreneurship is still not a fully explored research area. On the one hand, there are common views that financial literacy and education in finance are necessary in every individual’s life, and that an insufficient level of financial literacy may result in erroneous economic decisions. On the other hand, research on the impact of narrowly defined financial literacy on business start-up decisions is still rare. As a result, there are no clear indications regarding the need for education in the area of finance in order to stimulate entrepreneurial decisions, including the survival of launched economic undertakings. This article deals with the relationship between financial literacy and chosen entrepreneurial aspects such as 1) Phases of Entrepreneurial Activity; 2) Entrepreneurial potential; 3) Motivation; 4) Involvement in the technology sector; and 5) Business exit reasons. All of the above aspects are embedded in the context of financial literacy. The article sheds light on the relationship between financial literacy and entrepreneurship and creates a background for further attempts to deepen understanding of this issue.
Differentiation between Botryosphaeria dothidea and Neofusicoccum spp. based on a single nucleotide polymorphism in the ITS region
Authors: Palavouzis S. , Triantafyllopoulou A. , Tzima A.K. , Paplomatas E.J.
Published: July 2022

Fungi belonging to the Botryosphaeriaceae family are widespread pathogens of many angiosperms, causing disease on various high value crops. The most important members of the family for the Greek region and other Mediterranean countries are Botryosphaeria dothidea, Neofusicoccum hellenicum, Neofusicoccum mediterraneum and Neofusicoccum parvum. The frequently concurrent isolation of Botryosphaeriaceae species from the same host, as well as the extensive host range of B. dothidea, necessitate the development of rapid and reliable detection methods. This study presents a new and robust molecular diagnostic tool, in the form of a PCR method based on primers designed on an SNP (single nucleotide polymorphism) located in the ITS region (Internal Transcribed Region) of B. dothidea and Neofusicoccum species. SNP primers constructed with or without added mismatch nucleotides were combined with the same upstream universal primer to generate distinct amplicons. When evaluated in PCR assays, mismatched primers were found to have the highest differentiation capability. The potential for further development of SNP assays in order to differentiate between species is being evaluated.
Efficacy of fungicide alternatives against late wilt disease of maize and their influence on plant morphogenesis and yield characters
Authors: Abdel-Kader M.M. , Khalil M.S.A. , El-Mougy N.S.
Published: July 2022

Efficiency of various organic acids, organic salts, essential oils, algae (an extract of Chlorella vulgaris and a commercial product), and bioagents against Magnaporthiopsis maydis, causing maize late wilt disease, was evaluated in laboratory and field conditions. For the in vitro tests, isolated M. maydis field strains from Egypt were used. Additionally, in field experiments different application methods were tested for their efficacy throughout two successive growing seasons. Results showed maximum growth inhibition of M. maydis at different concentrations of salicylic acid, ascorbic acid, benzoic acid and humic acid as well as sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, di-potassim phosphate and calcium choloride, in descending order. The essential oils of carnation, lemongrass and black seed followed a similar trend. The minimum pathogenic fungal growth was achieved when the pathogen was exposed to the antagonistic Trichoderma viride followed by Trichoderma harzianum, Bacillus subtilis and Pseudomonas fluorescens treatments. Under field conditions, the highest disease reduction was recorded after treatment with salicylic acid (all application methods), humic acid (all application methods), sodium benzoate (seed dressing), carnation oil (seed dressing or seed dressing +foliar spray) and the bioagents B. subtilis and P. fluorescens (soil drench). Overall, all treatments and all application methods led to significant lower disease incidence compared to the untreated control in both growing seasons. Additionally, all treatments achieved an enhancement of plant morpho-genesis and yield characters. The most effective combinations of compounds/bioagents and application methods can be considered for future use in IPM management of late wilt disease of maize.
Compact triple-band implantable antenna for multitasking medical devices
Authors: Çelik Ömer Faruk , Başaran Sıddık Cumhur
Published: July 2022

This paper presents a compact implantable antenna’s design, fabrication, and measurement for biotelemetry applications. The proposed design with the size of 255 mm3 provides a triple-band operation that covers all the Medical Implant Communication Service (MICS: 402 MHz), Medical Device Radiocommunications Service (MedRadio: 405 MHz), and Industrial, Scientific, and Medical (ISM: 433, 915 and 2450 MHz) bands simultaneously. The compact structure with triple- band performance is essentially achieved by using a spiral-like radiator loaded with meandered and internal gear-shaped elements excited by a vertical coaxial probe feed. Also, the slots-loaded partial ground plane is utilized to improve impedance matching at the desired frequency bands. The design and analysis of the antenna were carried out using the Ansoft HFSS software in a homogenous skin model and the CST Microwave Studio in a realistic human model. The proposed antenna was fabricated to validate the simulated results, and characteristics of its return loss and radiation patterns were measured in minced pork meat. Moreover, realized gains and specific absorption rate (SAR) values of the antenna were numerically computed using the simulators. Based on the simulated and measured results, the proposed antenna performance was found to be comparable to the limited number of multiband implantable antenna designs reported in the recent literature.
Influence of nanofiller concentration on polypropylene nanocomposites for high voltage cables
Authors: Angalane Sendil Kumar , Kasinathan Elanseralathan
Published: July 2022

Polymeric insulation for HVDC cable is attracting more attention in the modern power transmission system. Especially, the thermoplastic material is desirable for power cable insulation because of its recyclability and ease of processing. Thermoplastic material development is a good alternative to cross-linked polyethylene in the future. Polypropylene has the advantage of avoiding by-products during cable production, which can minimize space accumulation and degassing costs. Therefore, this study investigates the influence of nanofillers on the structural properties of isotactic polypropylene. In addition, the proposed composite material’s morphology, melting, dielectric permittivity, and breakdown strength are examined. Different weight percentages of inorganic nanofillers such as TiO2and ZnO are used to make nanocomposite thin films. With increasing filler concentration, the dielectric constant of the nanocomposite thin film increases. Apart from that, the dielectric loss of the TiO2nanocomposite thin film increases with weight percentage initially and it falls nearer to virgin material at a higher frequency. The breakdown strength of the nanocomposite materials shows a similar variation with filler concentration. TiO2is more resistant to deterioration than ZnO composite. Based on the results of the complete investigation, the TiO2nanocomposite is better suited for the insulation of HVDC cables.
State and Perspectives of Forensic Accounting Development in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Authors: Veledar Benina , Bašić Meliha , Čolpa Azra
Published: July 2022

Fraud in accounting, as well as falsification of financial statements, has a long history, and in recent years their scale has been growing and with much more serious consequences. Decisions made by investors and other users of financial statements based on erroneous financial information cause enormous damage to users of financial information, but also to the general public. Many major financial frauds are only detected when companies reach the point of financial collapse, in a situation where it is difficult to do something to repair major damages.
Taking Action Against Irregularities and Fraud - Are We Still at the Beginning?
Authors: Islamović Belma
Published: July 2022

The aim of this paper is to approximate the current state of risk management in irregularities and fraud in public sector organizations. Current regulations in the field of financial management and control in the public sector in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina define the concepts of irregularities and fraud within the system of internal controls in public sector organizations, the responsibility of management and employees for reports and actions. The paper will present data from official consolidated reports on the functioning of the financial management and control system, which indicate that the management of risks of irregularities and fraud and the implementation of actions to prevent and eliminate irregularities and fraud by users are still insufficiently developed. The possible causes of such a situation will be analyzed, and possible solutions will be considered: elaboration of legal enactments and concretization of individual roles in taking actions against irregularities and fraud.
When and How Should Chloride Profiles be Calibrated for Paste Fraction?
Authors: Fjendbo Simon , De Weerdt Klaartje , Sørensen Henrik Erndahl , Geiker Mette Rica
Published: July 2022

Due to stochastic and systematic variations in the paste fraction, data for total chloride content are occasionally calibrated using parallelly measured calcium content as a measure of the actual paste fraction − assuming non-calcareous aggregates and no calcium leaching. Data from concrete exposed at the marine Fehmarn Belt Exposure Site questions the latter assumption. In the outer zone experiencing calcium leaching (ten mm after ten years), errors will be introduced by calcium calibration. To account for the wall effect, calcium profiles from cores taken before exposure might be used to correct for the systematically higher paste fraction at cast surfaces.