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Reproductive function and dairy productivity of cows when applying Lamarin Saldonum
Authors: Shemuranova N. A. , Garifullina N. A.
Published: October 2021

The experiment was conducted on the basis of the agricultural production cooperative kolkhoz "Iskra" (Kirov region) in 40 highly productive cows of black-motley Holstein zed breed, which were divided by the method of paired analogues into 4 groups of 10 heads. The influence of the biologically active additive Lamarin Saldonum on the reproductive function and the milk productivity of cows was studied. The animals of the experimental groups were given the additive daily in doses of 0.1, 0.2 and 0.3 g per 1 kg of live weight for 30 days before calving during 60 days. It has been established that Lamarin Saldonum does not negatively affect the duration of pregnancy, while it helps to reduce the number of generic and postpartum diseases. In cows of the experimental groups retention of placenta was registered 10-20 % less often and the development of postpartum endometritis was observed 10-30 % less often. It was also found that in the animals of the experimental groups the indifferent period was reduced by 8.13-14.49 %, the number of days from calving to fruitful insemination was decreased by 30.51-53.82 days, the number of days of infertility was reduced by 33.63-59.37 % compared to intact animals. The cows of the second experimental group showed the best milk productivity, where the gross milk yield exceeded the values of the control group in the first month of lactation by 19.63 %, in the second - by 13.43 %, in the third - by 39.87 %. The need for additional studies to determine the effective dose of the additive Lamarin Saldonum, which will have a stimulating effect on the reproductive function of high-productive cows, has been established.
Problems and directions of improving the insurance of agricultural crops and plantings of perennial plantations against the risks of natural emergencies
Authors: Semenova N. N. , Averin A. Y.
Published: October 2021

The simultaneous existence of two interrelated forms of state aid - subsidizing classical agricultural insurance and compensation for damage to affected regions from the federal budget - requires understanding the basic principles of interaction and assessing the mutual impact of these areas of support. The purpose of the study is to identify the problems of the development of crop insurance and planting of perennial crops against the risks of natural emergencies. The research was carried out in the context of insurance statistics of Russian regions using generally accepted methods. The conducted research revealed the negative dynamics of a significant decrease in the volume of crop insurance of agricultural crops in 2016-2020. Regional authorities in the conditions of a single subsidy are not interested in the independent distribution of funds allocated by the state for the development of agricultural insurance. This is due to the fact that when the agricultural sector has significant losses as a result of the impact of natural disasters, the practice of introducing an emergency regime by the region is widespread. Which gives grounds for receiving compensation for half of the amount of damage directly from the federal budget. This determines the main problem of the development of classical agricultural insurance - the lack of expediency and material interest in this mechanism of protection of property interests both on the part of producers of agricultural products and on the part of regional authorities. In this regard, a brief justification was given for the feasibility of transforming the mechanism for providing direct assistance to the regions from the federal budget into a separate area of crop risk insurance in case of a natural emergency. This line of support will complete the classic multi-risk agricultural insurance.
Millennial votes in the 2019 Philippine National Election: A quantitative approach
Authors: Timoteo Jr. Emilio N.
Published: October 2021

This study aimed to know factors influencing the voting preferences of the Millennial generations during the 2019 Philippine National Election. According to the official social media of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC), more than 61.8 million voters for the election belonged to the Millennial generation. Using a questionnaire survey, this study measured and correlated the respondents' profile, Candidate's Attribute, Endorsement Method, Platform and Campaign Strategy, and top ten characteristics of the candidates. These variables were all surveyed, tallied, and analyzed. The survey involved 138 college students who participated in the Voter’s Education Program led by COMELEC Taguig. This study reveals that the top three characteristics that the respondents wanted to see in a candidate are: not corrupt, wise, and a Godly person. In the future, this study can be replicated in a larger population of Millennials. It can be a great avenue of change in the political atmosphere of the Philippines. Finally, this study could bring new inspirations to those aspiring to run for public offices.
Do entrepreneurial education and motivation relate to gender? A quantitative study from Indonesia
Authors: Inayati Tutik
Published: October 2021

The increasing number of entrepreneurship programs, formal or nonformal, intends to increase the number of entrepreneurs in Indonesia. However, the number of entrepreneurs may not be associated with whether a person had been enrolling in entrepreneurship education. This study analyzes the association between entrepreneurial education and entrepreneurial motivation. Furthermore, we also want to investigate whether the two variables mentioned above have a correlation with gender. Of 101 collected respondents, the results are generated using the Chi-square independence test for data analysis. We found no association between gender and entrepreneurial motivation, no association between entrepreneurial education and entrepreneurial motivation, and no association between gender and entrepreneurial education. Thus, entrepreneurial motivation is fundamentally subjective and does not consider gender. This result generates significant recommendations for the Indonesian government to improve entrepreneurial activities and motivation in the future.
Applied Quantitative Analysis: An inaugural statement
Authors: Sianipar Dr.Eng. Corinthias P. M.
Published: October 2021

This article marks the inaugural of Applied Quantitative Analysis (AQA) journal. It is founded on the idea of numbers as the first and foremost mathematical object that act as the harbinger of all meaning. The journal aims to provide a medium for researchers and practitioners to exchange and disseminate their theoretical and practical works that employ quantitative analysis methods to their furthest extent. The journal covers research topics and themes in the three branches of sciences (i.e., formal science, natural science, and social science). In addition to discipline-specific studies, the AQA journal encourages multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary works. Basically, this journal accepts manuscript submissions as Research, Review, Method, Commentary, or Book Review articles. For the submission, each article type has its own general structure and particular requirements. On the other hand, this journal continuously establishes its diverse Editorial Board by inviting experienced scholars in the applied quantitative analysis area from different disciplines and geographical locations. As a focal point of publications among quantitative scholars, the journal invites quantitative scientists and researchers to join as reviewers to ensure the solid quality of published papers.
Single and multisite detailed kinetic models for the adsorption and desorption of NO2 over Cu based NH3-SCR catalyst
Authors: BOZBAĞ Selmi Erim
Published: October 2021

Kinetic modeling of NH3 Selective Catalytic Reduction (NH3-SCR) of NOx in Cu-chabazite washcoated monolithic reactors has recently become an important task for design, control and calibration of heavy-duty engine aftertreatment systems. Development of detailed and accurate kinetic models rely on the correct simulation of the NO2 and NH3 storage at different conditions. Here, different kinetic schemes for NO2 adsorption and desorption were developed and compared to experimental data. For this purpose, firstly, realistic values of the active Cu sites in the Cu-zeolite were obtained using the temperature programmed desorption (TPD) of NH3 and NO2 which showed fractional coverages of 0.04 and 0.17 for the so-called ZCuOH and Z2Cu species which reside in the 8 and 6 membered rings (MR) of the zeolitic framework, respectively. Active site concentrations were used in the kinetic models which included simultaneous formation of nitrate/nitrite species or the formation of HNO3 intermediate which in turn resulted in the formation of nitrates or nitrites over the ZCuOH. Models also included or excluded the NO2 storage over the so called secondary Z2Cu sites. It was shown that models taking into account HNO3 intermediate formation along with two NO2 storage sites were better fits to the experimental data.
Trends in Pediatric Palliative Care Research (TPPCR) 2021; Issue #9: Commentary on Rapoport & Gupta
Authors: Ketchum Katherine
Published: October 2021

This TPPCR commentary discusses the 2021 paper by Rapoport & Gupta, “Children and adolescents with hematologic cancers deserve better end-of-life care” published in Cancer.
MOTIVASI BELAJAR DI SMA NEGERI 2 BURU
Authors: AZHAR
Published: October 2021

ABSTRACK This research is motivated by the phenomenon that all parents want their children's education tobe good, so they pay attention and optimize for his child's education. The existence of this need then humansare encouraged to fulfill it. This impulse is called motivation. In this case, of course the role of motivationis very important. How teachers make efforts to be able to grow and give motivation so students do goodlearning activities. The purpose of this study is (1) To find out whether there is an influence of learningmotivation on student achievement in SMA 2 BURU. (2) To find out how much influence the motivation oflearning on student achievement in SMA 2 BURU. This research uses a quantitative approach with adescriptive type. The population is at BURU 2 Senior High School, totaling 220 students. using purposiverandom sampling technique. The sample was 79 students. Research methods using questionnaire anddocumentation. All instruments have met the requirements as a measurement requirement, because theyhave tested so that it meets the validity test requirements using product correlation and reliability usingCronbach alpha, and has passed the test precondition. Data analysis using T-test and a large percentageof the influence using the coefficient of determination Adjuster R Square. The results showed that (1) therewas a significant effect of Learning Motivation on Learning Achievement evidenced from the value ofTcount> Ttable namely 3.731> 1.9915 and Sig <0.05, namely 0.000 <0.05 (with a level of 5%). (2) Themagnitude of the influence of the Adjusted R square determination coefficient of 35.9% so that the effect oflearning motivation (X), on learning achievement (Y) is weak positive means that if the variable X risesthen the variable Y does not rise weakly or together all variables will rise significantly and the remaining65.1% is explained by other variables outside the variables used.KEYWORD. Motivation Sma Buru
The language of social touch is intuitive and quantifiable
Authors: McIntyre Sarah , Hauser Steven C , Kusztor Anikó , Boehme Rebecca , Moungou Athanasia , Isager Peder Mortvedt , Homman Lina , Novembre Giovanni , Nagi Saad , Israr Ali , Lumpkin Ellen A. , Abnousi Freddy , Gerling Gregory J , Olausson Håkan
Published: October 2021

Touch is a powerful communication tool, but we have a limited understanding of the role played by particular physical features of interpersonal touch communication. In this study, adults living in Sweden performed a task in which messages (attention, love, happiness, calming, sadness and gratitude) were conveyed by a sender touching the forearm of a receiver, who interpreted the messages. Two experiments (n=32, n=20) showed that within close relationships, receivers could identify the intuitive touch expressions of the senders, and we characterized the physical features of the touches associated with successful communication. Facial expressions measured with EMG varied by message, but were uncorrelated with communication performance. We developed standardized touch expressions and quantified the physical features with 3D hand-tracking. In two further experiments (n=20, n=16), these were conveyed by trained senders and were readily understood by naïve strangers. Thus, the possibility emerges of a standardized, intuitively understood language of social touch.
Cognitive-behavioral therapy approach for children and adolescents
Authors: Inasaridze Ketevan
Published: October 2021

Cognitive-behavioral therapy is one of the most effective psychotherapeutic methods in terms of financial and time costs. Mastering of these methods is important for psychologist consultants to provide appropriate and effective assistance in addressing emotional-behavioral needs of students and those involved in the educational process in secondary, higher and professional technical education institutions. The use of cognitive-behavioral therapeutic approach in children and adolescents requires modification and adaptation of methods to the developmental levels and age characteristics of children and adolescents that is presented in this article.
Quiste ovárico congénito: Reporte de caso
Authors: Durán Chávez Jose A , Pérez Castillo Andrea R , Quispe Alcocer Denys A , Mullo Cajamarca Mónica A
Published: October 2021

Introducción: Los quistes ováricos son la tercera causa más importante de masas intraabdominales después de los sistemas renal y gastrointestinal. La principal preocupación ante este diagnóstico son las posibles complicaciones (torsión, rotura, hemorragia y compresión de otras vísceras) que podrían poner en riesgo la vida del feto o recién nacido.  
Objetivo: Describir caso clínico de un quiste ovárico congénito, encontrado en el feto a las 33.4 semanas de gestación en una paciente del Hospital PROVIDA - Latacunga.  
Resultados: Se presenta un caso de una paciente de 37 años, que bajo técnicas de reproducción logra embarazo. A las 33.4 semanas de gestación, se evidencia imagen hipoecoica de 46*39*46 mm de bordes regulares en fosa ovárica izquierda, se realiza seguimiento ecográfico durante periódo prenatal sin visualizar alteraciones en el sistema renal. Se decide terminar embarazo por vía alta a las 38.4 semanas por cicatriz uterina previa, se obtiene recién nacido vivo a término, femenino, en buenas condiciones generales. En ecografía postnatal se reporta quiste dependiente del parénquima ovárico izquierdo de 17*12*11 mm. 
Conclusión: Ante el diagnóstico de quiste ovárico congénito se debe tener una actitud conservadora, es decir, observar y dar seguimiento debido a que la mayoría pueden involucionar o reaparecer tras una intervención quirúrgica.
Síndrome de disfunción multiorgánica en paciente con infección por COVID-19
Authors: Salinas Velastegui Verónica Gabriela , Solís Serrano María Augusta , Solis Ruiz Raúl Israel , García Gancino Deisy Dayana , Guacho Guacho Juan Sebastián
Published: October 2021

Introducción: En los pacientes con cuadros graves de COVID-19, se asocia el síndrome de disfunción multiorgánica. El mecanismo principal para desencadenar esta patología es la liberación de citoquinas y la unión que el virus (COVID-19) realiza con la carboxipeptidasa de la enzima convertidora de angiotensina. Mediante este mecanismo se produce la introducción a nivel celular, generando actividad por parte de las células inmunitarias; dando como resultado la activación y secreción de la citoquina IL-6. La cascada inflamatoria se da mediante 2 vías, la primera (CIS) es la diferenciación de los linfocitos T Helper y la segunda vía (TRANS) el cambio en las células endoteliales, principalmente de los vasos sanguíneos. La consecuencia es la denominada tormenta de citoquinas. Esta tormenta ocasiona daño en la permeabilidad de los vasos sanguíneos, disfunción pulmonar e hipotensión.  
Objetivo: Describir el fallo multiorgánico en un paciente con infección por COVID-19. 
Material y métodos: Estudio retrospectivo presentación de caso clínico. 
Resultados: Se presenta el caso de un paciente masculino de 59 años, sin antecedentes de importancia. Presentó cuadro de tos, malestar general, cefalea pulsátil, alza térmica y disnea de pequeños esfuerzos; por lo cual es ingresado al Hospital General Docente Ambato, en donde mediante el estudio de la clínica del paciente y exámenes complementarios orientaron al diagnóstico de infección por COVID-19 + Síndrome de disfunción multiorgánica. 
Conclusiones: La infección grave por COVID-19 puede desencadenar daño orgánico múltiple, su alta mortalidad se ve evidenciada en pacientes con enfermedades asociadas. La detección con prontitud y el tratamiento adecuado son claves para disminuir la mortalidad en el Servicio de Terapia Intensiva. El Síndrome de disfunción multiorgánica es causado por una infección severa en el organismo. La IL-6 tiene importantes propiedades que estimulan la actividad inflamatoria, ya que actúa directamente en el hígado.
The Validity of Molecular Geometry Based Virtual Reality to Improve Student Visual-Spatial Intelligence in New Normal Era
Authors: Nisa Ainun , Rifki Ikfisani Yuniar , Alya Aiza , Dwiningsih Kusumawati
Published: October 2021

The Ministry of Education and Culture of the Republic of Indonesia issued policies related to the implementation of education in the new normal era learning systems through online learning by utilizing various technologies. Without face-to-face learning, high school students have difficulty in understanding molecular shape geometry material so that it affects students' ability to develop spatial-visual precepts. As a solution to these problems, there needs to be the development of virtual reality learning videos that match the geometry of molecular shapes in real-time. This study aims to find out the validity of The Virtual Reality-Based Molecular Shape Geometry Tutorial Video As a Solution To Improve the Spatial Visual Ability of High School Students in the New Normal Era. Validity is tested through content quality and purpose, instructional quality, and technical quality. The development was carried out using the R&D method with The Thiagarajan 4D model (Define, Design, Develop, and Disseminate which is limited to the Develop Stage The results were obtained from Virtual Reality Chemistry (VR CHEM) media are very valid on each criterion assessed. The details of the results obtained are content validation of 91.9% and construction validation of 89%.
The Effect of Quality of Education Services on Perceptions of Educational Costs and Student Trust and Their Impact on Student Satisfaction at SMA Negeri Ujungbatu
Authors: Syafriani Septia , Suarman Suarman , Indrawati Henny
Published: October 2021

This study aims to analyze the effect of the quality of education services on perceptions of education costs and student confidence and their impact on student satisfaction at SMA Negeri Ujungbatu. The population of this research is the students of Class XI SMA Negeri Ujungbatu as many as 475 students. The study was conducted with a sample of 217 students taken by simple random sampling technique. Data was collected using a questionnaire. The data analysis used in this research is descriptive quantitative and path analysis. The results showed that there was an influence between the quality of education services on perceptions of education costs and student confidence and the impact on student satisfaction at SMA Negeri Ujungbatu. The meaning is that the better the quality of educational services provided by the school and the more positive students perceive the cost of education, the more students will believe in the education in the school, it will increase the satisfaction felt by students
The Effect of Economic Literature and the Amount of Pocket Money on Students Consumption Behavior Through Self Control
Authors: Marlisa Marlisa , Mahkdalena Mahkdalena , Gimin Gimin
Published: October 2021

This study aims to determine and analyze the effect of economic literacy and the amount of pocket money on students consumption behavior through self-control. This type of research is descriptive quantitative. The types of research data are primary data and secondary data. The population in this study was 899 students majoring in social studies and a sample of 244 students. The sample uses Arikunto's opinion with a percentage of 25%. Data collection techniques in this study were tests and questionnaires. The data analysis technique in this study used SPSS 25. The results of this study show that Economic literacy and the amount of pocket money have a positive and significant effect on the self-control of students in the Social Sciences Major State Senior High School in Bagan Sinembah District. Economic Literacy and the amount of pocket money have a negative and significant effect on the consumption behavior of students in Social Sciences majoring SMA Negeri in the Bagan Sinembah. This proves that the better the economic literacy, the wiser and more rational in consumption will be and through the self-control that exists in students, especially it will help students in managing their pocket money.
Teachers and Students appraisal of Secondary School as Custodian of Moral Values
Authors: Bello Muhinat Bolanle
Published: October 2021

This study examines how secondary school plays its role as a custodian of moral values in society. What it takes to teach moral values in the school. What are the facilities, subjects, punishments, as well as teaching methods adopted by the school? All these are what the study set out to examine. This was verified using 15 purposively sampled secondary schools in the Sokoto metropolis. The study adopted a descriptive survey design. A questionnaire with psychometrics properties of 0.72 and 0.81 for validity and reliability respectively, was used to elicit the needed data from the respondents which constituted both teachers and students of the selected schools. The findings reveal the current state secondary school Sokoto state lacks in its role to serve as a custodian of moral values, from its facilities, subjects, enforcing conformity, and teaching strategies. In conclusion, for secondary school to perform its role as custodian of moral values, it was recommended among others that there should be the provision of more facilities conducive to teaching and learning in the schools to enable the secondary school plays its role as a custodian of moral values in the society.
PERAN PEMERINTAH SEBAGAI REGULATOR DAN PENYEDIA LAYANAN DALAM PENGELOLAAN SAMPAH DI KELURAHAN DELIMA KECAMATAN TAMPAN KOTA PEKANBARU
Authors: Julifar Septian , Sukendi Sukendi , Siregar Yusni Ikhwan
Published: October 2021

A study on the role of the government as a regulator and service provider on domestic waste April 2020 in. The survey were done in Delima Village, Tampan Sub-District of Pekanbaru City. Community on the stakeholder were sampled purposively for twenty people, and interviewed according to criteria (1) living in Delima Village, (2) family living around the piles up of domestic garbage, and (3) person involving in local waste management. The result appeared that the government has not regulated significantly (t < 0.05). While the government role as a service provider in domestic waste management were significantly done. Multiple linear regresion analysis on those government role showed significantly which regulator role (0,001<0.05) and for service provider (4,237 < 2,109. It is concluded that the government has fairly role as a regulator and as a service provider on domestic waste management in Tampan Subdistrict Pekanbaru City.
TINGKAT RISIKO KONFLIK MANUSIA DAN HARIMAU SUMATERA DI SEKITARAN HUTAN TANAMAN INDUSTRI PT. ARARA ABADI DISTRIK TAPUNG RISK LEVEL OF HUMAN AND SUMATERAN TIGERS (PANTHERA TIGRIS SUMATRAE)IN PT. ARARA ABADI DISTRIK TAPUNG INDUSTRIAL FOREST
Authors: Rizal Ahmad , Siregar Yusni Ikhwan , Nofrizal, S.Pi, M.Si Dr.
Published: October 2021

IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) categorizes the Sumatran tiger as an endangered species in crisis, which is the highest category of extinction threat. One of the causes of the extinction of the Sumatran tiger is conflict with humans. The meeting of human activities and the roaming area of tigers in the same space creates an adverse conflict on both sides.This research was conducted in the Hutan Tanaman Industri of PT. Arara Abadi, Tapung District, located in Siak Regency and Kampar Regency, Riau Province, to be precise in Rantau Bertuah Village and Garo City Village. The research method is a qualitative approach. Primary data obtained from observations and interviews, and document studies. Secondary data obtained from literature studies are landscape maps, animal monitoring data, and biodiversity reports of PT. Arara Abadi, Tapung district. In addition, the literature study is also sourced from the Riau BKSDA wildlife monitoring data document. Result: Conflict between humans and Sumatran tigers occurred in the concession area of PT. Riau Abadi Lestari to be precise in a conservation area, in a community plantation area. The social losses that occur are in the form of psychological losses, while other losses such as human injuries or death do not occur. The economic loss was Rp. 42,000,000. In addition, some residents lost their working days to cultivate their gardens. The frequency of conflicts that occurred in Rantau Bertuah Village did not recur and conflicts that occurred in Kota Garo Village occurred repeatedly throughout 2020.Conflicts that occur in Rantau Bertuah Village are low risk. Meanwhile, the conflict that occurred in the village of Kota Garo was included in moderate risk.
EVALUASI PENGELOLAAN SAMPAH DI WILAYAH PESISIR KABUPATEN KEPULAUAN ANAMBAS Waste Management Evalution In Coastal Area Of Anambas Islands
Authors: Heryani Rita Puspitasari , Suryanti Ani , Nevrita Nevrita
Published: October 2021

Garbage is still a crucial problem that can pollute and damage the environment in several areas in Indonesia. Anambas Islands Regency which is a coastal area also has the potential to experience marine pollution, so that waste management is needed early on. However, until now, waste management has not become a priority for the attention of the community and local governments. To find out how the condition of the waste management system in general, a study of waste management in the Anambas Islands Regency was carried out. The main factors causing the less than optimal waste management in the Anambas Islands Regency are the lack of infrastructure, the low understanding of the community in managing waste, and the weak application of the Anambas Islands Regency Perda. Therefore, in order to optimize waste management, support in the form of adequate facilities and also the application of a Perda which is strictly implemented from the local government of the Anambas Islands Regency is needed.
Effects of biological works within the integrated watershed management of torrent catchments in the area of Grdelica Gorge and Vranjska Valley (Serbia)
Authors: Caković Milica , Zlatić Miodrag , Dragović Nada , Lukić Sara , Baumgertel Aleksandar
Published: October 2021

Integrated watershed management is based on the application of various biological and technical works, and administration measure to reduce the degradation process. The paper presents an analysis of the effects of performed biological works as part of integrated watershed management within the Grdelica Gorge and Vranjska Valley. Extensive erosion control works were carried out in the second half of the 20th century. As vegetation is one of the key factors in mitigating the erosion process, the paper presents the trend of connecting the surface with the vegetation cover, which results from implemented biological measures. Using multispectral satellite imagery (Landsat missions) for 1972, 1986, 1996, and 2017, the vegetation index (Normalized Difference Vegetation Index – NDVI) was analyzed in torrent basins, which were afforested to control severe erosion processes. The increasing trend of vegetated areas was recorded in period from 1986 to 1996 (very low vegetation coverage 40.19 % in 1986 and 8.19 % in 1996, respectively), which continues to grow until 2017 when the very low vegetation coverage was 0.26 %, and moderately high vegetation coverage was 50.63 %.
Virginity beliefs in lesbian, gay, and bisexual individuals experiencing same- and different-sex “first” times
Authors: Babin Coady , Humphreys Terry
Published: October 2021

The purpose of the current study was to explore first sex experiences in lesbian, gay, and bisexual individuals (LGB) using the Virginity Beliefs Framework ( Carpenter, 2001 ; Humphreys, 2013 ; Eriksson & Humphreys, 2014 ). The specific focus was on LGB individuals who have had both a sexual experience with a member of a different sex and a member of the same sex. This phenomenon is what the current study is defining as second virginity loss. Participants consisted of 275 self-identified LGB individuals; the sample was approximately half women (57%) between the ages of 18 and 56. Further, six semi-structured interviews were conducted to gain a clearer understanding of LGB individuals first sex experiences. Two primary research questions were proposed: (1) how do the virginity belief frames map onto the two “first” sexual experiences of LGB individuals? and (2) are there differences in the virginity belief frames between the two “first” times? Results found that LGB individuals hold stronger process beliefs than gift or stigma beliefs for both of their “first” times. The qualitative interviews suggested that the process of understanding virginity was enmeshed with a larger exploration, and eventual validation, of sexual identity. There was also a significant drop in the strength of some of the gift, process, and stigma beliefs from different-sex experience to same-sex experience for many in the gay and bisexual samples, but not in the lesbian sample. The current study is the first to explore the phenomenon of second virginity loss in LGB individuals and could be used as a foundation for future research on LGB first sexual experiences.
The main aspects of building a lesson in gymnastics
Authors: Lavrentiev Oleksandr , Sergienko Yuri , Golovashchenko Roman , Krupenya Svitlana , Pristinskij Oleksandr
Published: October 2021

This article discusses the organization, structure and impact of exercise on the body of students in educational institutions on the example of gymnastics classes. The practical experience of a physical education teacher in organizing gymnastics lessons is analyzed and generalized. Because the gymnastics lesson includes health promotion, hardening, forming the right posture, self-organization of students, mutual aid and more. Due to the wide possibilities of gymnastics in solving various pedagogical and health-hygienic tasks, it is used in all parts of the general system of physical education and can have a cure for many diseases. It is practiced in preschool institutions, schools, secondary and higher educational institutions, lyceums, the army and the navy, in the system of sports clubs, etc.

A physical education teacher must be well acquainted with the basic tools and methods of developing various motor skills, as well as ways to organize classes. In this case, he will be able to more accurately select the optimal combination of tools, forms and methods of improvement in relation to the specific conditions of the training session. The above criteria provide him with information about the level of development of motor skills and the ability to adjust them, make changes in the formation of loads, the intensity of training, taking into account gender and age. The main gymnastic means are exercises, namely: general development, military, applied, acrobatic, choreographic, on gymnastic shells, jumping, etc.

It is a known fact that the structure of any lesson (gymnastics) is a single pedagogical process. The main parts of it are: preparatory, which solves the organization and readiness of students for classes in the main part.
Grup Sargınlığının Sosyal Kaytarma ve İş Tatmini Üzerindeki Etkisi
Authors: KAYA Esra Burcu , PAZARCIK Yener
Published: October 2021

Bu çalışmada, grup sargınlığının sosyal kaytarma ve iş tatmini üzerindeki etkisinin incelenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Bu doğrultuda Çanakkale ili ve ilçelerindeki lojistik sektöründe faaliyet gösteren bir firma araştırmanın örneklemini oluşturmaktadır. Araştırmada anket tekniğinden yararlanılmıştır. Elde edilen veriler, açıklayıcı ve doğrulayıcı faktör analizleri ile korelasyon ve regresyon analizleriyle değerlendirilmiştir. Bulgular, grup sargınlığının alt boyutları olan grubun sosyal bütünleşmesi- grubun sosyal çekiciliği ve grubun görev çekiciliği ile sosyal kaytarma davranışı ve iş tatmini arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı ilişkiler olduğunu göstermektedir. Buna ek olarak araştırma modelinde yer alan grup sargınlığı (grubun sosyal bütünleşmesi- grubun sosyal çekiciliği ve grubun görev çekiciliği) bağımsız değişkeninin, sosyal kaytarma ve iş tatmini bağımlı değişkenlerini etkilediği ortaya konulmuştur.
O caso Ocupe Estelita e a emergência de novas vozes no debate político
Authors: Torres Ricardo José , Christofoletti Rogério
Published: October 2021

O estudo verifica de que forma grupos com interesses em comum estão utilizando as mídias sociais como uma alternativa para a disseminação de informação política. A partir do caso Ocupe Estelita (grupo que pretende discutir o planejamento urbano da cidade do Recife, especialmente o aproveitamento da área de 10 hectares do Cais José Estelita) são discutidos o deslocamento e a reconfiguração dos conteúdos e as possíveis consequências desses aspectos para o jornalismo sobre política.
Found Footage: uma introdução
Authors: Luna Sabrina
Published: October 2021

Nesse artigo pretendemos delinear as características estéticas básicas do found footage. Tendo como base a realização fílmica através do uso de imagens pré-existentes, esse regime estético tem a apropriação de materiais como elemento central de criação artística. Ao analisar essa estética, temos o objetivo de delinear o seu desenvolvimento no documentário e no cinema experimental, partindo das suas principais bases teóricas e obras seminais.
Histórias insurgentes: feministas vadias e tecnologias digitais
Authors: Vincente Laila Maria Domith
Published: October 2021

O presente artigo se propõe a contar histórias do presente apostando na possibilidade de acompanhar e imiscuir-se em meio a narrativas feministas contra-hegemônicas que, no contemporâneo, podem ser construídas digitalmente em cores e em movimento, assim como visibilizadas e viralizadas através das redes sociais e da internet.
Imagens, Imaginários e Representações no Movimento de Vídeo Popular
Authors: Sotomaior Gabriel De Barcelos
Published: October 2021

Nos anos 1980, nasce o movimento de vídeo popular brasileiro e a Associação Brasileira de Vídeo Popular (ABVP), em meio ao ascenso das lutas sociais do período. Duas décadas mais tarde, realizadores ligados a movimentos sociais e coletivos culturais da periferia se organizam em São Paulo, formando o Coletivo de Vídeo Popular, um “coletivo dos coletivos”. Este artigo tem como objetivo refletir sobre o novo movimento surgido nesta articulação, assim como o contexto histórico de seu surgimento e, também, sobre os debates e críticas propostos pelos integrantes, que dizem respeito a temas como a política das representações, os modos de produção e a busca por identidade e autonomia. Por fim, analisaremos o documentário Videolência, do coletivo NCA, que sintetiza, em seu discurso e linguagem, muitos dos debates do Coletivo de Vídeo Popular.
A Case of Recurrent Acute Abdomen in a Young Lady Masquerading as Somatoform Disorder
Authors: Gomes Richmond
Published: October 2021

Acute intermittent porphyria (AIP) is a rare autosomal dominant hereditary metabolic disorder having protean manifestations. It usually presents with short duration of gastrointestinal symptoms followed by rapidly progressive fulminant neurological syndrome. It is a neurological emergency and mimics many other psychiatric and medical disorders and can be fatal if it remains undiagnosed and untreated. Further, speciﬁc treatment in the form of Heme arginate is not universally available and very costly, so high clinical suspicion and early diagnosis and management of acute attack and prevention of further attacks are very important. Here, we report a 23 years old married female nurse presenting with recurrent acute abdomen requiring frequent hospital admissions along with convulsion during her last attack. The presence of porphyrins in urine confirms the diagnosis of AIP.
The Making of Global Inequality
Authors: Christiansen Christian Olaf
Published: October 2021

This article is a history of postwar discourse on an unequal world. This discourse was profoundly shaped by new influences: quantitative data and an expanding inequality research infrastructure, the “birth of development,” decolonization, human rights, the global Cold War, and theories of the world as one integrated global system. Examining academic journal articles written in English, this article traces the emergence of global inequality in the aftermath of the World Food Crisis of 1972–1975. Originally, global inequality was as much about power as about income differentials, mainly referring to multiple inequalities between the so-called Third World and the First. However, even as the late 1960s and the 1970s saw an increased politicization of the discourse on an unequal world, global inequality did not become a key concept in the 1970s.
“Biggest Nationalist in the Country”
Authors: Laine Veera
Published: October 2021

Nationalism is an ism rarely used as self-description. This article suggests that nationalist discourses are on the move, meaning the concept may be used in novel ways. In Russia, for example, the president recently identified himself as a nationalist, claiming ownership of the concept in the long-standing struggle against manifestations of oppositional nationalism. The article asks who describes themselves as nationalists in contemporary Russia, how do they define the concept, and how did it change during the years 2008–2018 when nationalism as a political idea became increasingly important in Russian politics? Drawing from Russian newspaper sources, the article suggests that diverse, self-proclaimed nationalist actors rely on narrow ethnic understandings of the concept and do not embrace the president’s interpretation of multinational nationalism.
Review
Authors: Velázquez Ramírez Adrián
Published: October 2021

J. M. Bernstein, Adi Ophir, and Ann Laura Stoler, eds., Political Concepts: A Critical Lexicon (New York: Fordham University Press, 2018), 269 pp.
Enterprise Robotic Process Automation
Authors:   Queensland University of Technology, Australia, Vitharanage Imesha , Thibbotuwawa Amila ,   University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Published: October 2021

Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is an emerging technology widely used across multiple sectors such as human resources, healthcare, finance, accounting, manufacturing, higher education and supply chain management, etc. RPA, also known as ‘software bots’, replaces manual, rule-based, repetitive tasks humans perform. These software bots are currently in a journey, evolving to be more sophisticated, mimicking human activities and enabling humans to achieve higher-valued tasks. Hence, RPA impacts the overall operational efficiency in organisations through multiple facets by its integration with employees, existing technologies and infrastructure, and business processes. It reduces the burden on IT as it does not disturb the underlying legacy systems. It increases reliability as bots can work 24x7 effectively. It is used as a time and cost reduction technology as it reduces the size of the manual workload. The tasks performed through RPA is accurate as it is less prone to errors. It increases compliances as it follows the rules and keeps audit trails. The productivity rate of organisations increase as the execution time through RPA is faster than tasks being performed by human employees. Furthermore, RPA is introduced as a low code technology that uses drag and drop functionalities with little to no programming knowledge [1].
Enhancing the power of understanding
Authors:   University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, Karunananda Asoka S.
Published: October 2021

Power of understanding is a rewarding cognitive capacity required for all of us from early childhood to the highest level of intellectual settings. Among other things, the concept of understanding plays a vital role in education. When I was a second-year undergraduate, I was so curious to know why some of my colleagues could understand subjects much faster than the others, and this curiosity compelled me to research on how understanding manifests in our minds. My literature review revealed that the ultimate happiness/truth stated in Buddhism is a matter of understanding the world differently from the way we do it generally. Literature also showed that many people in Buddha’s time understood the ultimate truth while listening to the discourse of the Buddha. Those who could not understand a matter then and there had to develop certain cognitive skills through various cognitive tasks such as further listening, discussing, thinking, and meditating. This is equally applicable to our educational settings as well because some students understand the subject matter during the lecture itself, while the others need involve in additional reading activities, discussions, tutorial work, and so on.
Cognitively Intelligent Models for Human-Robot Interaction with MIRob
Authors:   University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, Sirithunga Chapa , Jayasekara Buddhika ,   University of Moratuwa,  Sri Lanka
Published: October 2021

This research explores how a robot should gather knowledge upon a scenario between a robot and its user and then generate appropriate intelligent responses towards its user. Therefore, cognitive models were developed to act as a robot’s intelligence or the brain to make situation-specific decisions. Such insightful decisions will help the robot act in a social environment without disturbing its user or other humans around.
Use of Videography for Traffic Surveys in Sri Lanka
Authors:   University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, Herath Oshadhi K. , Perera Praveen ,   University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, Sivakumar T ,   University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, Ayesha Buddhi ,   University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, Kumarage Amal S. ,   University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, Perera Amal Shehan ,   University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Published: October 2021

Traffic Surveys are crucial for different transport studies like Origin-Destination studies, Traffic Volume estimations, Vehicle Flow characteristics Determinations, Speed and Delay Studies, Turning Movement analysis, Parking Analysis etc. Currently, Sri Lankan researchers are using mostly human-based manual surveys and semi-automated methods for Traffic Surveys. However, there is an issue in cost, effort, the value of time, and the accuracy of data gathering in the above methods. Therefore, under Accelerating Higher Education Expansion and Development (AHEAD) grant, we are researching the possibility of doing surveys using videography and Artificial Intelligence technologies for continuous and accurate data collection to reduce the burden that is currently facing. Using CCTV video cameras, we have done surveys in different locations in Western Province to check
Consumption of chilled water stored in a PET bottle multiple times: are we quenching thirst or gulping phthalates?
Authors:   University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, Jayaweera Mahesh , Perera Hasini ,   University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, Dhanushika Gimhani ,   University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, Gunawardane Buddhika ,   University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Published: October 2021

The statistics forecast that the production of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles worldwide in 2016 was about 485 billion, and the same in 2021, has been approximately 583 billion. Although such productions in many countries have the ear of prominent political and social leaders, high production rates still reign the global market. In parallel, revered scientists globally conflate plausible and incontrovertible medical canons against the use of PET bottles for the protection of public health. Nevertheless, unwashed masses worldwide dislodge or disparage such public health doctrine but face a myriad of health hazards. For many years, mainly beneath the public’s ignorance, the solid collective rhetoric expressed by PET-bottle manufacturing companies has not let such medical dogma take hold in the society, instead purposefully manipulated the market with conflating pure baloneys or fallacies.
Combined total variation of first and fractional orders for Poisson noise removal in digital images
Authors: Pham Cong , Tran Thi Thu , Pham Minh , Nguyen Thanh Cong
Published: October 2021

Introduction: Many methods have been proposed to handle the image restoration problem with Poisson noise. A popular approach to Poissonian image reconstruction is the one based on Total Variation. This method can provide significantly sharp edges and visually fine images, but it results in piecewise-constant regions in the resulting images. Purpose: Developing an adaptive total variation-based model for the reconstruction of images contaminated by Poisson noise, and an algorithm for solving the optimization problem. Results: We proposed an effective way to restore images degraded by Poisson noise. Using the Bayesian framework, we proposed an adaptive model based on a combination of first-order total variation and fractional order total variation. The first-order total variation model is efficient for suppressing the noise and preserving the keen edges simultaneously. However, the first-order total variation method usually causes artifact problems in the obtained results. To avoid this drawback, we can use high-order total variation models, one of which is the fractional-order total variation-based model for image restoration. In the fractional-order total variation model, the derivatives have an order greater than or equal to one. It leads to the convenience of computation with a compact discrete form. However, methods based on the fractional-order total variation may cause image blurring. Thus, the proposed model incorporates the advantages of two total variation regularization models, having a significant effect on the edge-preserving image restoration. In order to solve the considered optimization problem, the Split Bregman method is used. Experimental results are provided, demonstrating the effectiveness of the proposed method.  Practical relevance: The proposed method allows you to restore Poissonian images preserving their edges. The presented numerical simulation demonstrates the competitive performance of the model proposed for image reconstruction. Discussion: From the experimental results, we can see that the proposed algorithm is effective in suppressing noise and preserving the image edges. However, the weighted parameters in the proposed model were not automatically selected at each iteration of the proposed algorithm. This requires additional research.