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Assimilation of L-band InSAR snow depth retrievals for improved snowpack quantification
Authors: Shrestha Prabhakar , Barros Ana P.
Published: September 2024

Abstract. The integration of snow hydrology models and remote sensing observations via data assimilation is a promising method to capture the dynamics of seasonal snowpacks at high spatial resolution and reduce uncertainty with respect to snow water resources. In this study, we employ a modified interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR) technique to quantify snow depth change using modeled snow density and assimilate the referenced and calibrated retrievals into a multilayer snow hydrology model (MSHM). Although the impact of assimilating snow depth change is local in space and time, the impact on snowpack mass properties (snow depth or SWE) is cumulative, and the InSAR retrievals are valuable to improve snowpack simulation and capture the spatial and temporal variability of snow depth or SWE. Details in the estimation algorithm of InSAR snow depth or SWE changes, referencing and calibration prove to be important to minimize errors during data assimilation.
Ixodes ricinus (Acari, Ixodidae) ticks and tick-borne pathogen prevalence on the Isle of Wight – an island perspective in southern England
Authors: Medlock J.M. , Gandy S.L. , White M.L. , Kohl R. , Sprong H. , Hansford K.M.
Published: September 2024

Tick-borne disease incidence is predicted to increase over the next decade, so it is important to understand drivers of tick density and pathogen prevalence. Although deer are common reproduction hosts for Ixodes ricinus ticks, other reproduction hosts, such as livestock, can maintain tick populations as well. Here, we investigated tick density and their pathogen composition on a large island in southern England, where wild deer populations are reported to be extremely low. Questing ticks were collected in 2018 and 2021 from 26 publicly accessible rural woodland and grassland sites on the Isle of Wight (UK), and the questing nymphs (n=155) and adults (n=16) collected in 2021 were tested for a range of pathogens and endosymbionts. Questing nymph density was low overall in a range of natural habitats compared to the mainland, possibly due to the absence of significant wild deer populations on the island. Tick densities were signifi-cantly higher though in sites where natural grassland habitats were grazed by livestock, confirming the role that cattle and sheep play in driving tick abundance in natural habitats where deer density is low. Anaplasma phagocytophilum was detected in 40.6% of questing nymphs, some of the highest for the UK, whereas for other pathogens, infection rates were much lower: 1.3% for both Babesia divergens and Rickettsia helvetica and 0.6% for both Borrelia valaisiana and Borrelia miyamotoi. Rickettsiella (65.8%), Midichloria (63.9%) were also detected and their associations with known pathogens are discussed. We also detail the first report of Spiroplasma ixodetis (1.9%) in southern England. Our findings indicate that on the Isle of Wight, I. ricinus is at very low densities in most woodland habitats, where wild deer populations are low and livestock grazing is absent. It also illustrates that the density of Borrelia-infected I. ricinus is generally low, that livestock is the main propagation host for I. ricinus, and that other pathogens (A. phagocytophilum) are the predominant circu-lating tick-borne pathogens, notably on an island with low densities of wild deer.
Training on Providing Additional Food For Prospective Mothers As The Importance of Balanced Nutrition 1000 HPK
Authors: Bernadetha Bernadetha , Pramono Joko Sapto , Palin T Yona
Published: September 2024

According to data from the Health Center Profile, the majority of the population at the trauma center, specifically 10,327 individuals, or 49.1%, are private employees. At the same time, the smallest group, consisting of only 28 people, are scavengers. The health center employs 67 health workers, while the trauma center has 35 integrated health posts, with one integrated health post housing 6 people. In 2022, the prevalence of balanced nutrition in East Kalimantan will be 23.9%, placing it 16th among 34 provinces in Indonesia (SSGI, 2022). In Samarinda City, the prevalence of stunting is 25.3% (SSGI, 2022). This makes the government more aggressive and focused on the stunting problem. However, underweight and wasting strongly influence stunting in East Kalimantan; a decrease in underweight and wasting also reduces stunting. The challenges include a lack of achievement targets for balanced nutrition in the Trauma Center Health Centre's work area, which can be attributed to economic factors and parenting patterns that affect food provision. The Trauma Center Health Center faces several challenges, including a lack of knowledge among health workers, a low community economy, and suboptimal participation from health workers in promoting balanced nutritional health. This study aims to enhance the understanding and accessibility of balanced dietary food for prospective mothers by facilitating simulations and demonstrations of food portioning techniques.
Yapısalcı Bir Yaklaşımla Nesrin Erbil’in Hancı İle Hasbihal Şiiri
Authors: AKBALABAN Cengiz
Published: September 2024

Throughout human history, there has been a continuous process of giving oral and written works. We see that listeners and readers fully understand these works with which they are in contact, interpret them after understanding them, and benefit from them materially or spiritually after interpreting them. Structuralism is the theory that became popular in the twentieth century for a better understanding and interpretation of literary works and has a significant impact on the critical examination of works and comes to the fore in text analysis. In structuralism, the artist's private life, feelings and thoughts, the environment he lives in and the factors that affect him do not exist. From a structuralist perspective, Nesrin Erbil's poem "Hancı İle Hasbihal" has been tried to be examined in the article in terms of sound, shape, meaning, aesthetics and artistic aspects. Key words: Nesrin Erbil, Türkmen Poetry, Poem Analysis, Structuralism Theory
Analisis Kemampuan Keuangan Daerah Dalam Membiayai Belanja Daerah Pada Pemerintah Kota di Indonesia
Authors: Huda Nurul , Mus Abdul Rahman , Sidik Tjan Julianty
Published: September 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui kinerja keuangan dan kemampuan keuangan dalam membiayai belanja daerah pada. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah dokumentasi. . Adapun metode analisis yang digunakan adalah analisis kinerja keuangan dengan menggunakan beberapa rasio diantaranya rasio kemandirian keuangan, rasio ketergantungan keuangan, rasio desentralisasi fiskal, rasio serapan belanja operasi dan modal, rasio efisiensi belanja. Adapun pada analisis kemampuan keuangan dengan menggunakan rasio share dan Growth kemudian menentukan peta kemampuan keuangan dengan metode kuadran.Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa (1) kinerja keuangan pada tahun anggaran 2019-2021 berdasarkan rasio kemandirian keuangan menunjukkan hasil dengan kategori rendah, rasio ketergantungan keuangan dengan kategori sangat tinggi, rasio desentralisasi fiskal dengan kategori kurang, rasio serapan belanja operasi dan modal dengan kategori Cukup Efiensi. (2) kemampuan keuangan daerah pada tahun anggaran 2019-2021 dengan hasil capaian perhitungan share dan growth yang diperoleh tersebut maka dalam peta kemampuan keuangan daerah di peroleh pada kuadran I terdapat 25 daerah, , pada kuadran II terdapat 26, pada kuadran III terdapat 13 daerah, dan terakhir pada kuadran IV terdapat 29.
Effects of and Potential Interventions to Combat Climate Change Impacts on Groundwater Resources in Long Island and Shelter Island
Authors: Boughton Carolanne
Published: September 2024

Climate change is predicted to increase the temperature, precipitation, and sea level in the northeastern United States. For coastal communities, these impacts present challenges to maintaining the necessary quantity and quality of groundwater resources. On Long Island and Shelter Island, groundwater is the main source of freshwater for public supply, industrial uses and agriculture. This groundwater is recharged solely from precipitation that percolates into the unconfined aquifers below the ground. A growing population, increased development and urbanization, an expanding sewer system, and more intense storm events all pose threats to the regional groundwater recharge. Data from the Timescale decomposition tool, developed by the International Research Institute for Climate and Society (IRI), substantiate a regional trend of warmer temperatures and increased precipitation. Climate change will likely alter the behavior of climate modes, including the Pacific Decadal Oscillation (PDO), East Pacific/North Pacific (EP/NP) patterns, and Pacific El Niño that impact the Long Island Sound region. Data from the KNMI Climate Explorer underscore a connection between PDO and land/sea global mean temperature, as well as El Niño and sea surface temperature anomalies. New York State has developed a water conservation policy concerning well-pumping practices and groundwater effluent standards. Long Island counties have also set local water management goals to improve wastewater treatment, enhance aquifer protection, and increase the transparency and availability of pumping records. These goals must be enforced and actualized. This paper recommends that Shelter Island develop a groundwater management plan like those in place throughout Long Island. The islands are advised to consider innovative water storage strategies such as Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR), Artificial Recharge (AR), and rainwater harvesting. These practices, along with land use and urbanization planning, will help promote local resilience and groundwater resource sustainability. Further modeling of local groundwater dynamics and enhanced knowledge of pumping practices are necessary to develop more accurate predictions of the groundwater system under future climate scenarios.
Information and Communication Technologies and the Digital Divide in Africa: A Review of the Periodical Literature, 2000-2012
Authors: Russell Susan E. , Steele Tom
Published: September 2024

The digital revolution has transformed much of the global economy. Information and communication technologies (ICTs) play a key role in this revolution. However, not everyone has equal access to these technologies. This gap exists on multiple levels, whether between individuals, small segments within a population, countries, or global regions. The term used to refer to this inequality is the digital divide. This bibliography focuses on recent literature written to describe the digital divide on the African continent.
Symbolic Restitution: Post-Apartheid Changes to the South African Heritage Sector, 1994-2012
Authors: Sheriff Ashley
Published: September 2024

This bibliography is a compilation of scholarly articles, book chapters and complete monographs written in English about South African cultural heritage sites, permanent and traveling exhibits and installments, and institutional decisions within the heritage sector that contributed to the process of constructing post-apartheid national South African identities, heritages, and collective memories. It includes materials about exhibitions that contributed to a new formation of nationhood by engaging or omitting vestiges of apartheid and colonialism, or by including formerly marginalized voices. This compilation of bibliographic sources encompasses materials published worldwide, dating from the beginning of Nelson Mandela’s inauguration as President of a democratic South Africa on May 10, 1994 to December 11, 2012.
Environmental Impact of Lithium Mining in Northern Nigeria: A Comprehensive Review
Authors: B. I. Odoh, , C. V. Ahaneku, , F. M. Madu, , J. O. Machi, , C. D. Mougbo, , E. C. Ijeh, , G. O. Ozoemena, , C. P. Arukwe-Moses,
Published: September 2024

This comprehensive study investigates the profound environmental impacts of lithium mining in Northern Nigeria, a region renowned for its rich mineral resources. The research uncovers the devastating consequences of lithium extraction on the environment, including water pollution, land degradation, air pollution, and severe health impacts on local communities. The mining process involves releasing toxic chemicals and heavy metals, such as lithium, arsenic, and cadmium, into nearby water sources, posing significant risks to aquatic life and human health. The extraction process also leads to water depletion, deforestation, habitat destruction, and soil structure disruption, resulting in land degradation and subsidence. Furthermore, mining activities release particulate matter and gases into the air, contributing to pollution and negative health effects for local communities. The direct lithium extraction process produces hazardous by-products harmful to human health, including respiratory problems and nervous-system disorders. This study highlights the urgent need for mitigation measures to minimise the environmental impacts of lithium mining in Northern Nigeria. Implementing effective recycling strategies, developing alternative technologies, and integrating biodiversity impacts into mining practices are crucial to ensure sustainable extraction and reduce harm to local ecosystems and human health. The findings of this research are essential for policymakers, mining industries, and environmental organisations to develop sustainable strategies for lithium mining, balancing economic growth with environmental stewardship and social responsibility.
Stereotactic radiosurgery as an alternative treatment for dural arteriovenous fistula
Authors: Goo Hyung mo , Park Seong-Hyun
Published: September 2024

Unlike cerebral arteriovenous malformation or cavernous malformation, dural arteriovenous fistula (DAVF) is an uncommon cerebrovascular malformation in clinical practice. However, the clinical treatment modalities for DAVFs have expanded in recent years. The standard treatment for DAVF is endovascular surgery. Endovascular surgery is an effective and safe treatment method if open surgical treatment is considered dangerous in a patient. Nonetheless, after endovascular embolization, additional treatment is often required due to insecure occlusion or procedure-related sequelae. Recent reports have demonstrated stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) as an effective and safe alternative to conventional endovascular surgery. This review summarizes DAVF and SRS in general and proposes indications for SRS as an appropriate treatment option for DAVFs.
Analgesic and Antipyretic Activity Study of Aqueous Stem Extract of Sarcostemma acidum Voigt
Authors: Kumar Tripathy Pravanjan , Ranjan Mishra Manas
Published: September 2024

Sarcostemma acidum Voigt is a leafless plant of the family Apocynaceae. Plant is locally known as Somlata. It is a traditional medicinal plant used to prepare Somras. The plant is mainly found in Bihar, West Bengal, Odisha and South India. It is mostly grown in dry rocky places. S. acidum is a shrub, more branched but no leaves. The plant extract of S. acidum contains carbohydrates, glycosides, alkaloids, tannins, flavonoids, proteins, free amino acids, steroids, triterpenoids, fixed oil, fats, mucilage, gums and waxes. Based on its ethnomedicinal uses the different parts of S. acidum was used in disease condition like otitis media, dog bite, snake bite, rabies, emesis and leprosy.The juice of this plant was used as natural restorative for health. S. acidum stem extract inhibits spermatogenesis and reduce the sperm count. Also the extract of S.acidum shown antipsychotic effect. This study was taken to determine the other therapeutic properties of S. acidum, like analgesic andantipyretic activity by using the aqueous extract of the stem of this plant. So, here the evaluation of analgesic activity study was taken by using hot plate method, antipyretic activity study was taken brewer’s yeast induced pyrexia rat model. The results were shown that the aqueous extract of S.acidum has significant analgesic andantipyretic effect.
Identification and Reporting of Adverse events following Immunization – A Prospective and Observational Study
Authors: Kumar A. Pramod , Boopathi Dharini , Shaik Rahamthulla , Naik Bhukya Srikanth , goldstone Alladi Mighty , Pravalika Mallavarapu Bala , Mani Deepalakshmi
Published: September 2024

Universal immunization programme monitors the efficacy and safety data related to vaccines via Adverse Events Following Immunization Secretariat and Immunization Technical Support Unit. Despite, there is a large data about AEFI; there exists a least data regarding the assessment of observed AEFIs. The objective of the study is to identify, report and assess the AEFIs for causality, severity, predictability and preventability. The prospective and observational study enrolled eligible subjects of age 0-14 weeks receiving vaccination from the immunization center at NRI general and multi-specialty hospital, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. The study participants were monitored for 30 minutes post-vaccination and a telephonic survey was conducted after one week to identify AEFIs. All the AEFIs were assessed for causality, severity, predictability, preventability using appropriate scales. The incidence rate of observed AEFIs after Pentavalent-I dose was found to be 92.26. The most frequently observed AEFI was fever (26.62%) followed by Erythema (28.08%), swelling (25.21%), crying for 24 hrs (19.33%) and crying for 48 hr (3.33%). Upon causality assessment all the AEFIs were found to be consistent and vaccine product related reactions. 51.23% of AEFIs were found to be mild and rest was moderate in their severity. All the AEFIs were found to be predictable and 26.62% of AEFIs were preventable. Incidence rates of AEFIs were much higher than similar, previous studies. There existsno immunization-error related, vaccine-quality related, immunization-anxiety related reactions in our study. AEFI identification and reporting should be made mandatory at all clinics to know the incidence rates and severity among different population and to predict and prevent the severe AEFIs.
Quantification of Punarnavine in Punarnava Roots by HPTLC Method
Authors: Rai Sudhish , Sarkar Ashish
Published: September 2024

Punarnava herb is most commonly used in treatment of renal problems and urinary tract infections. Punarnava Himalaya Herb is used to treatment of jaundice, general fever and obesity. It is also used as anti-inflammatory and diuretic agent, although punarnava consists of various chemical constituents and various herbal marketed formulations for punarnava roots are available, due to over exploitation in the market, uses of adultarants, herbal marketed products must be standardized. A simple, fast and precise high performance Thinlayer chromatographic method has been developed for the determination of Punarnavine in punarnava roots. HPTLC platesSilica gel60 F254s optimized solvent system oftoluene: ethyl acetate: formic acid in the ratio (8.0:1.5:0.7, v/v/v) inatwintroughchambersaturated for 30 min. The present study deals in HPTLC method development forest Imation of the constituents punarnavine .The proposed method was found to be suitable forest Imation of this markers in polyherbal formulation.
Quantification of Asciminib and its impurities: A RP-UPLC study
Authors: Pallavi Siriki , Sowjanya Gummadi
Published: September 2024

A simple isocratic RP-UPLC-PDA detection method was developed for Asciminib and its process-related impurities. The chromatographic separation of Asciminib and its related impurities was achieved on the Agilent Eclipse C18 (150 × 4.6 mm, 3.5 µ) column with 0.1 percent v/v formic acid and acetonitrile (50:50 v/v) as a mobile phase at a flow rate of 1.0 mL/min. over a 5 min. run time analysed at 232 nm. The proposed method was validated according to the International Council for Harmonization (ICH) guidelines. The linearity was established from 75.00 - 450.00 µg/mL (Asciminib), 2.50 - 15.00 µg/mL (ASC Imp-1, ASC Imp-2) and 1.25 -7.50 µg/mL (ASC Imp-3) with regression coefficient ˃ 0.999. The respective computed LOD and LOQ values were 3.0, 10.0 µg/mL for Asciminib, 1.0, 3.0 µg/mL for both Imp-1 & Imp-2 and 0.5, 1.5 µg/mL for Imp-3. The method was further studied for forced degradation.
Antibiotic Resistance: A Growing Threat to Public Health
Authors: Bhardwaj Yash , N. Kadam Sanket
Published: September 2024

For decades, antibiotics have been hailed as magnificent drugs, effectively combating microbial infections. However, unbeknownst to many, antibiotic resistance has quietly been on the rise, posing a grave danger to public health. Bacterial resistance to antibiotics has reached alarming levels, leading to a crisis that threatens our ability to combat infections effectively. This abstract addresses the concerning issue of antibiotic resistance, its origins, and the urgent need for action. The process of discovering new antibiotics is a laborious and costly endeavour, taking over a decade and billions of dollars. Despite this, the careless overuse of antibiotics by healthcare providers and individuals has contributed to the development of resistant bacteria. The misuse of antibiotics, often prescribed unnecessarily or without proper adherence to treatment courses, has accelerated the emergence of this issue. The consequences of this challenege are dire, as we stand on the precipice of a future where bacteria may become resistant to all available antibiotics. This would render once-treatable infections untreatable, leading to a surge in mortality rates and a global health crisis of unprecedented proportions. Addressing antibiotic resistance requires a united effort from healthcare professionals, policymakers, and the general public. Antimicrobial stewardship programs, guidelines for responsible antibiotic use, and public awareness campaigns are critical components in combating this growing threat. Antibiotic resistance is a pressing issue that demands immediate action. It threatens to reverse the progress made in modern medicine and poses a significant risk to public health worldwide. By taking collective responsibility and implementing strategies to curb the misuse of antibiotics, we can hope to preserve the efficacy of these life-saving drugs for generations to come. Failure to act now would have dire consequences, leaving us vulnerable to once-treatable infections and a future with limited options to fight back against microbial threats.
Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injection in Elderly Patients: A Mini Review
Authors:   Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Pain Management Section, Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey., Sacaklidir Rekib
Published: September 2024

Low back pain is an important health problem in elderly patients. Epidural steroid injection is an effective and reliable treatment method for patients with low back pain despite conservative treatment or in patients with comorbid diseases.
Trends in the Application of Dyadic Coping in Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment and their Spouses
Authors:   Department of Transitional Care, The First Affiliated Hospital, Jinan University, China, Wang Liling
Published: September 2024

Dyadic coping plays an important role in older adults with mild cognitive impairment and their spouses. Significant correlations were found between dyadic coping and self-efficacy, anxiety and depression, marital quality, and quality of life in older adults with mild cognitive impairment and their spouses
Unusual Presentation of Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia in an Elderly Patient
Authors:   Department of Cardiology, University Hospital Ibn Rochd, University Hassan II, Casablanca, Morocco., Belhakim Mehdi
Published: September 2024

Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia (ARVD) is a genetic myocardial disorder characterized by progressive fibrofatty infiltration, predisposing to arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death, primarily affecting young individuals [1,2]. Here, we present the case of an 87-year-old female with no significant medical history
The Impact of Local Revenue Growth and SME Credit Financing on GDP Expansion in Palu City, 2011-2022
Authors: Chrysan Parengkuan Marcella , Rahman Failur
Published: September 2024

Local Original Revenue is part of the financial resources of local governments and has a major contribution to increasing Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This means that the higher the PAD obtained from the local government, the higher the value of the region's GDP. Efforts to increase PAD continue to increase and are balanced by its very dynamic growth compared to the amount of other banking loans. The purpose of this study was to see the effect of PAD development (X1), SME Credit Financing (X2) on the growth of Palu City GDP (Y). The type of data used in this study is secondary data obtained from the official website of the DJPK of the Ministry of Finance and the Central Bureau of Statistics. The research approach used is a quantitative approach to answer the hypothesis. The results of this study indicate that there is a significant effect between SME credit financing and PAD development. Then in this case, the growth of SMEs is measured by the total output obtained. As with the testing of the second hypothesis, it also results in the statement that there is a growth in SME GDP that has a close relationship with economic growth.
The Effect of Work Conflict on Job Stress and Employee Performance
Authors: Maryani M. , Gazali Agus Umar
Published: September 2024

This study examines the relationship between work conflict, job stress, and employee performance at Denpasar Hotel Makassar. The research hypotheses posit that work conflict positively and significantly influences employee performance, whereas job stress shows a positive but non-significant effect. A quantitative, cross-sectional design was employed, involving 40 respondents from Denpasar Hotel Makassar. Data was collected through questionnaires assessing perceptions of work conflict, job stress, and performance. The analysis utilized t-tests to explore these relationships. Key findings reveal that work conflict positively and significantly impacts employee performance, indicating that effective conflict management can enhance performance. Conversely, job stress demonstrated a positive but non-significant correlation with performance, suggesting that stress, while present, does not substantially impede performance and can sometimes act as a motivator. The implications for practice emphasize the need for conflict management strategies that harness conflict as a driver of performance and stress management approaches that convert stress into eustress to optimize employee outcomes. Future research should investigate these relationships in diverse organizational settings and through longitudinal studies to understand their long-term effects.
Unveiling the Intersection of Psychology and Strategic Management in Human Resource Management: A Descriptive Inquiry with Literature Review
Authors: Pantih Suwardhi
Published: September 2024

This study explores the intersection of psychology and strategic management in Human Resource Management (HRM), highlighting the complex dynamics underlying organizational behavior and performance. Through a comprehensive literature review, it becomes evident that integrating psychological insights with strategic management principles is essential for effectively understanding and managing human resources within organizations. From a theoretical perspective, this synthesis of literature contributes to the advancement of HRM theory by emphasizing the interconnectedness of psychological factors and strategic objectives. The recognition of the influence of individual and organizational dynamics underscores the need for holistic HRM approaches that consider both psychological principles and strategic imperatives. The findings of this study have significant implications for HRM practitioners and organizational leaders. It emphasizes the importance of aligning HRM practices with organizational goals and values. By understanding the psychological needs and motivations of employees, organizations can design HRM interventions that enhance employee engagement, satisfaction, and performance. Additionally, the recognition of contextual factors highlights the importance of flexibility and adaptability in HRM practices. This study also addresses the challenges and opportunities arising from digitalization, globalization, and workforce diversity, and how these trends can enhance HRM effectiveness and efficiency. By integrating psychology and strategic management, this research provides guidance for developing evidence-based HRM strategies that optimize organizational performance and promote employee well-being in an ever-changing business landscape.
Evaluation of Attendance Management Information System Employees at The Ministry of Religion Office
Authors: Nawi Rusdin , Sahid Muhammad
Published: September 2024

The purpose of writing this thesis is to describe and evaluate the employee attendance management information system implemented by the Jeneponto Regency Ministry of Religion Office and evaluate through PIECES analysis where the management information system is evaluated in terms of performance, information, economy, control, efficiency and services generated from the employee attendance management information system. The type of research used is qualitative research. The approach used in this research is a phenomenological approach where the purpose of this approach is to study in depth about the situation at the Jeneponto Regency Ministry of Religion Office. The results of this study show descriptions of the employee attendance management information system implemented at the Jeneponto Regency Ministry of Religion Office where the management information system used is a combination of several existing components such as software, hardware and networks used to organize core activities of managing employee attendance data starting from the process of recording employee attendance data using the Pusaka application. Attendance recapitulation reports, meal allowances and performance allowances can be seen by employees in the Absensi application. Management of employee attendance data as material for preparing reports for payment of employee benefits in the HRMS Presence application. The system has worked in accordance with the standard operating procedures (SOP) applied, but the process of recording employee attendance using the Pusaka application is also influenced by network conditions and servers. Analysis of the information produced is very fast and accurate, but in the output of the recapitulation of meal allowances there are differences in understanding between the manager and the output results of the system. From an economic point of view, the system used is free because it was developed by the Bureau of Personnel and the Bureau of Public Relations, Data and Information (HDI) of the Secretariat General of the Ministry of Religious Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia. To avoid the system from data corruption, the database is stored at the head office and limits access rights to several types of user accounts, but there is no feature of the system to prevent employee fraud when manipulating GPS when recording attendance using the Pusaka application. In this system, there are no activities that require wasted time for both humans and computers used, the information produced is also not excessive so that this system is far from the indicators that a system can be said to be inefficient. This system service is very helpful for employees, managers and management because in addition to being easy to use, the information generated is also immediately used as material in preparing reports for payment of meal allowances and employee performance allowances.
Successful Treatment of Sino-Orbital Aspergillus udagawae Infection Using Oral Posaconazole in a Cat
Authors: Murakami Masahiro , Akashi Yoriko , Park Young Tae , Oatelaar Garrett S. , Anzawa Kazushi
Published: September 2024

A 10 yr old spayed female ragdoll cat presented with sudden onset of sneezing, nasal discharge, and stertor. There was no improvement in clinical signs despite treatment with antibiotics, feline interferon, and nebulization. A computed tomography (CT) scan revealed findings consistent with chronic rhinitis, and a tissue biopsy obtained by rhinoscopy led to a histopathologic diagnosis of sinonasal aspergillosis. Polymerase chain reaction amplification identified the causative agent as Aspergillus udagawae. Oral itraconazole therapy was initiated. However, the cat’s clinical signs progressed to include left exophthalmos, nictitating membrane protrusion, and lacrimation. A second CT scan revealed a soft-tissue attenuating structure extending into the left retrobulbar space, confirming progression to sino-orbital aspergillosis (SOA). The oral medication was changed to posaconazole and continued for 5 mo, resulting in resolution of the clinical signs. The cat has remained asymptomatic over 24 mo since initial diagnosis. This case represents the first successful treatment of feline SOA caused by A udagawae infection with posaconazole. A udagawae is the second most common cause of SOA and is known to be intractable because of its low susceptibility to antifungal agents and poor response to topical clotrimazole. Posaconazole may be a valuable treatment option for SOA caused by A udagawae.
Dimensional influences of the Pahinis Festival: Basis for localized learning materials
Authors:   Northwestern Visayan Colleges, Tinong John David , Ambay Cashmere Dy ,   Northwestern Visayan Colleges
Published: September 2024

This study explores the history and cultural significance of Pahinis Festival in Laua-an, Antique. It focused on the history and origin of the festival and its cultural and economic significance. The findings of the study then served as the basis for the development of localized and contextualized learning materials that can be utilized in teaching Araling Panlipunan. Data were sourced from existing related articles and through interviews with ten study informants who were representatives from business, tourism, local government unit, craftsmen/artisans, and elders. The study was conducted for a three-month duration in Laua-an, Antique. Data gathered were presented and analyzed using a thematic analysis. This study found that the Pahinis festival was based on the common practice of pahinis, a cleansing ritual performed before the start of the muscovado sugar processing. The festival contributes to local economy and the tourism industry, providing opportunities for locals to earn additional income and to promote local products particularly the muscovado sugar. This study recommends a thorough research on the history of the Pahinis festival including the its evolution as well as the changes cultural elements and activities through the years of celebrating it. An enhancement of the educational and cultural value of the Pahinis festival is needed to create an immersive and enriching experience for attendees while fostering a deeper appreciation for the community’s traditions.
Depolanmış Anadolu Karaçamı tohumlarına kitosan, deniz yosunu ve hümik asit ile priming uygulamanın çimlenme üzerine etkileri
Authors: Akın Şeyma Selin , Ayan Sezgin , Yer Çelik Esra Nurten , Sahin Hasan Alp
Published: September 2024

Giriş ve Hedefler Orman ağacı tohumları her ne kadar uygun sıcaklık ve nem koşullarında depolansalar dahi zamana bağlı olarak yaşlanmaktadırlar. Yaşlanmaya bağlı olarak özellikle fizyolojik tohum kalitesi düşmektedir. Bu bağlamda; Priming, bir ön işlem olarak, tohum kalitesini arttırmada kullanılan en yaygın uygulamalardan biridir.
Yöntem Bu çalışmada; TB-82 ulusal kodlu Bursa-İnegöl-Boğazova klonal tohum bahçesinden 2006 ve 2018 yıllarında hasat edilen ve depolanan Anadolu Karaçamı (Pinus nigra Arnold. subsp. pallasiana Lamb. (Holmboe)) tohumları kullanılmıştır. Tohum seçiminde ortodoks kategorisinde yer alan ve ağaçlandırma çalışmalarında yaygın olarak kullanılan karaçam tohumları tercih edilmiştir. Dolayısı ile uzun süre depolanan Anadolu karaçam tohumlarında meydana gelen çimlenme kapasitesi düşüklüğünün iyileştirilmesinde kitosan, deniz yosunu ve hümik asit gibi materyaller ile priming uygulanmıştır. Çalışmada; priming materyallerinin ve dozlarının tohumların çimlenmesi üzerindeki etkisi araştırılmıştır.
Bulgular Çimlenme hızı ve yüzdesi üzerine kitosan uygulamasının (%0,5 ve %0,75) diğer priming materyalleri ve dozlarına göre istatistiksel olarak anlamlı etki yaptığı tespit edilmiştir. Ayrıca, deniz yosunu uygulamasının ortalama çimlenme süresini önemli ölçüde azalttığı da tespit edilmiştir.
Sonuçlar Kitosan uygulamasının bilhassa yaşlı tohumlarda çimlenme hızı ve yüzdesini önemli oranda artırdığı tespit edilmiştir. Bununla birlikte; canlılığı ve çimlenme kabiliyeti düşmüş Anadolu karaçamı ve diğer orman ağacı tohumları üzerine priming işlemlerinin etkilerini belirlemeye yönelik ileri araştırmalar önerilmektedir.
Consumption of expanded polystyrene by Tenebrio molitor and Zophobas atratus, and use of their meal as feed for Piaractus brachypomus
Authors: Bonilla-Amaya Miguel F. , Muñoz-Ramírez Adriana P. , Aguilar-Aguilar Fredy A. , Barragán-Fonseca Karol Bibiana
Published: September 2024

Expanded polystyrene (PS) provides a great challenge for environmental management due to its high levels of production and insufficient waste management. However, recent studies have demonstrated the capacity of Tenebrio molitor and Zophobas atratus to biodegrade PS, as well as the possibility of using the meal of these species to feed fish. The objective of this study was to evaluate the productive performance of the larvae of T. molitor and Z. atratus fed with varying levels of PS and evaluate the effect of the level of inclusion of the meal of these insects as a substitute for fish meal in the diet of Piaractus brachypomus fingerlings. In one experiment, the effect of 5 different levels of PS and wheat bran (WB) was evaluated (100% PS:0% WB, 75% PS:25% WB, 50% PS:50% WB, 25% PS:75% WB, and 0% PS:100% WB) on growth and composition of T. molitor and Z. atratus larvae. In a second experiment, 10 different diets for Piaractus brachypomus fingerlings were evaluated involving five levels (100, 75, 50, 25, and 0%) of substitution of the fish meal of a conventional dietary formulation with meal of T. molitor or Z. atratus previously fed with PS. In the first experiment, the best treatment for both species was 25% PS:75% WB, resulting in the highest growth rate and consumption of PS. In the second experiment, no significant differences were found among treatments for any of the variables evaluated for productive performance for the fish. We conclude that up to 100% of the fish meal in the diet of Piaractus brachypomus fingerlings may be replaced with meal of T. molitor or Z. atratus fed with PS, although there is a need for further studies regarding the long term health effects on the fish and the humans that consume them.
Gallinas criollas Aspectos reproductivos de las razas de gallinas ponedoras venezolanas Maracay, GDB y sus híbridos en un sistema a pequeña escala
Authors: Mejías Félix , Galíndez González Rafael
Published: September 2024

Con el objetivo de analizar algunos aspectos reproductivos de las razas de gallinas ponedoras venezolanas Maracay (MCY), GDB y sus híbridos en un sistema a pequeña escala, se incubaron 956 huevos. Se caracterizó el color de la cáscara y se evaluó la fertilidad, eclosión total y de huevos fértiles, a través de un análisis de varianza asumiendo distribución binomial, con un diseño de bloques al azar. El modelo estadístico incluyó los efectos de grupo racial, bloque (lote) y la interacción. GDB presentó mayormente huevos de color crema (73,8 %), MCY marrón (58,7 %), MCY x GDB rosa (64,1 %) y GDB x MCY crema (52, 29 %). GDB x MCY superó (P<0,05) en fertilidad (89,4 %) a los otros grupos. Este mismo híbrido mostró ventaja (P<0,05) en eclosión total (81 %) y de huevos fértiles (90,8 %) respecto al resto. La interacción grupo racial * lote fue significativa para la fertilidad y eclosión total. Se concluye que el cruce de gallos GDB con gallinas Maracay es favorable para todos los caracteres evaluados; asimismo, el efecto de la interacción genotipo * ambiente es importante en estos rasgos.
From Freedom to the Mysteries of State: Diderot's Political Discussion With Catherine the Great
Authors: Kovács Eszter
Published: September 2024

The article examines Diderot's relationship with Catherine II in respect of two specific questions: first, their different interpretation of Montesquieu's concept of liberty; second, the possible influence of their encounter on Diderot's reflection on the arcana imperii. Ironical
notes found in Observations sur le Nakaz (1774) and ironical commentaries in Principes de politiques des souverains (1774) show that theorizing political action by a founding text can be considered as a modern mystery of state. The article argues that the Russian experience must
be interpreted as a functional and not as a chronological divide in Diderot's political thought.
Spontaneity and the Sublime in Liberty in J. S. Mill, Edmund Burke and Henry Jones
Authors: Dividus A.
Published: September 2024

The purpose of this work is to provide a different perspective with which to look at the notion of liberty. In order to do this, it is necessary to refer to the two philosophical ideas of spontaneity and the sublime. These two ideas, which are substantially developed within the philosophical
theories of J. S. Mill and Edmund Burke, are taken up by one of the last representatives of British idealism, Henry Jones. Jones's exploration of the philosophical ideas of spontaneity and the sublime, as developed within the theories of Mill and Burke, offers a novel perspective on the notion
of liberty. By integrating these two ideas, Jones presents a coherent and unified understanding of freedom, making a significant contribution to the concept of liberty and demonstrating that true freedom can encompass both individual self-determination and a sense of interconnected responsibility
towards others and the natural world. This integrated understanding enriches the discourse on freedom and opens up new avenues for exploring the complexities of human liberty.
As Práticas de Governança Corporativa em Uma Cooperativa de Crédito
Authors: Gonçalves Tadeu Junior de Castro , Pinho Cássia Marcelle Dias , Silva Anderson Roberto Pires e , Lima Diogo Henrique Silva de
Published: September 2024

Visando contribuir com a gestão cooperativa no alcance de melhoria de boas práticas de governança corporativa, este estudo tem por objetivo identificar a adoção de itens de práticas de governança corporativa em uma cooperativa de crédito, assim como analisar a aderência desses itens segundo a percepção dos cooperados. Trata-se de um estudo de caso classificado como exploratório descritivo com abordagem qualitativa. Para análise dos dados fez-se uso da técnica análise de conteúdo com suporte do software ATLAS.ti®. Foram criadas cinco categorias de análise, sendo: identificação, Assembleia Geral, Direção Estratégica, Gestão Executiva e Fiscalização. Quanto aos resultados, apesar da identificação de itens de práticas de governança corporativa na cooperativa, esses itens apresentaram divergências entre cooperados com cargos de gestão e colaboradores (G1) e cooperados sem cargos de gestão (G2), permitindo identificar a existência de assimetria informacional, gerando fragilidades em estimular cooperados para participação em assembleias e ao sentimento de pertencimento. A partir desses resultados, espera-se que a referida cooperativa reveja suas práticas de governança, com o objetivo de mitigar conflitos de interesses existentes. Acredita-se que as informações produzidas pela contabilidade em conjunto com as prestações de contas, possuem papel primordial para recuperar a credibilidade do cooperado por meio do aumento da transparência e representação fidedigna. Espera-se que os resultados desse estudo também possam contribuir com pesquisadores em geral e com as linhas de pesquisas em desenvolvimento nos programas de pós-graduação, que tem como ênfase o cooperativismo e necessitam de uma literatura voltada para as práticas de governança cooperativa.
Exame de Suficiência do CFC e o ENADE Componente Específico
Authors: Medeiros Melo Cavalcanti Rita de Cássia , Neris Nossa Silvania , Teixeira Aridelmo , Nossa Valcemiro
Published: September 2024

Este estudo teve como objetivo analisar a relação entre o desempenho na Prova ENADE Componente Específico e o índice de desempenho no Exame de Suficiência do CFC. Foi analisado o desempenho dos alunos dos Cursos de Contabilidade no Componente Específico da Prova ENADE e no Exame de Suficiência do CFC, por meio de regressões nos modelos GLM, tobit, logit e probit ordenado. Os resultados encontrados evidenciaram que melhores desempenhos na prova ENADE Componente Específico estavam relacionados com melhores índices de desempenhos no Exame de Suficiência do CFC. Tais resultados sugerem que alunos mais preparados para a realização do Exame de Suficiência do CFC, também alcançam melhores desempenhos na Prova ENADE Componente Específico. Esta pesquisa buscou obter informações que sinalizassem acerca da qualidade do ensino dos Cursos de Contabilidade e que pudessem servir como ferramenta estratégica para a tomada de decisão por parte dos gestores acadêmicos, coordenadores de cursos e agentes reguladores da educação superior; além de buscar contribuir com os demais estudos já realizados nas áreas de educação e de contabilidade, de forma que seus resultados possam ser comparados com outras pesquisas relacionadas ao desempenho dos alunos dos Cursos de Contabilidade.
Internalisasi Karakter Religius Melalui Tradisi Pembacaan Surah Al-Fatihah: Studi Living Qur’an Pada Santri Magrib Mengaji
Authors: Lubis Rahmat Rifai , Hanum Latifah , Lubis Masruroh
Published: September 2024

This study aims to analyze the internalization of religious character through the tradition of reading surah Al-Fatihah. This research focuses on three things, namely background, tradition, and the process of character internalization. This research was carried out at the Maghrib Study Program Assembly at the Muslim Mosque on Jalan Bromo. The research method used is qualitative research with a phenomenological approach. The data sources in this study are divided into two, namely research informants which include the teacher and santri magrib recitation programs and the library which covers the learning outcomes of students and the results of previous research. Data collection techniques using observation, interviews, and documentation studies. Data analysis uses miles and Huberman techniques, namely data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results showed that the background of the emergence of short programs was based on religious, philosophical and pedagogical considerations. This tradition is carried out to form the character of Monotheism, Worship, Ta'awun, Blessing. Traditions carried out at the time before learning, addressed to people who are sick and get pleasure. The internalization process is carried out through the value transformation stage, the value transaction stage, and the transinternalization stage.