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KANTONG SEMAR PEMBANGKIT IDE BERKARYA DALAM LUKISAN BATIK DAN SULAM
Authors: Tanamal Andi , Erwin Erwin
Published: September 2022

Katong Semar generates ideas in the creation of the final work which aims to visualize unique plants through painting with batik and embroidery techniques. The creation of this final work is expected to introduce this one plant to many people. The creation of this work through several methods, including: preparation, elaboration, synthesis, concept realization, and completion. The embodiment of this idea is summarized in 10 works with the title: 1)Sicantik Yang Laper 2)Kancung Beruk 3)Feminim 4)Sulung 5)Terpikat 6)Sisemar 7)Menjalar 8)Menggantung 9)Menipis 10)Semestinya.Kata kunci: Kantong Semar,Lukis,Batik dan Sulam
AYAT TENTANG WAKTU DALAM KARYA LUKIS KALIGRAFI KONTEMPORER
Authors: Afizah Afizah , Syafei Syafei
Published: September 2022

The purpose of making this final work is to visualize the verses of the Al-Qur’an about the regrets of time through contemporary calligraphy paintings, it is hoped that i can add insight and knowledge for the community on this matter. The method in making this work goes through several stages, namely : (1) preparation, (2) elaboration, (3) synthesis, (4) concept realization and (5) completion, display, documentation and reporting. The works that are presented for exhibition are as follows : The first “Diperlihatkan”, second “Tak Berguna”, third “Penghuni Neraka”, fourth “Demi Masa”, fifth “Peringatan”, sixth “Penyesalan Kehidupan”, seventh “Ingin Kembali Kedunia”, eighth “Permohonan”, the ninth “Lalai dan Tak Beriman”, tenth “Lalai dalam sholat”.Kata Kunci : Kaligrafi Arab, Waktu, Penyesalan
HUBUNGAN MINAT BELAJAR PEMBELAJARAN DARING DALAM MASA COVID-19 DENGAN HASIL BELAJAR SENI RUPA DI SMPN 6 PADANG
Authors: Rahma Yani Fitri , Wikarya Yusron
Published: September 2022

Penelitianninii bertujuan untukk mengetahuii apakah terdapat hubunganl yang signifikan antaraa minatt belajarr pembelajaran daring dengann hasil bbelajar seni rupa di SMPN 6 Padang. pPopulasi padaa penelitian iini adalah keseluruh siswa SMPN 6 Padang. Sedang sampell pada penelitiann iniddi aambil ssecara acak yaitu 4 siswa 15% perkelas yang berjumlah 28 siswa. Teknik pemgambilan sampel dilakulan dengan teknik proporsional random sampling (teknik acak).Penelitian ini merupakan jenis penelitia kuantitatif..korelasi, data yang dibutuhkann pada ppenelitian.ini adalah data primer berupa hasil koesioner, dan data sekunder yaitu hasil..belajar..siswa berupa rata-rata hasill ulangan harian siswa. pada pembelajaran seni rupa. Instrument penelitian yaitu berupa pernyataan kuesioner. Teknikkanalisisddata pada penelitianiiini yaitu uji korelasi menggunakannSPSS versi 16.0.Berdasarkan hasill analisi dan pengolahan data diketahui bahwa tidak terdapatt.hubungann yang signifikan antara minat belajar pembelajaran daring dengan hasil.belajar seni rupa dengan nilai signifikansi 0,623>0,05 nilai tersebut jauh lebih tinggi dari taraf sig 0,05. Dengan demikinan disimpulkan bahwa minat belajar pembelajaran daring tidak berhubungan secara signifikan dengan hasil belajar.Kata kunci : Minat pembelajaran, Pembelajaran Daring, Hasil Belajar, Seni Rupa.
SIPAK RAGO DALAM KARYA SENI GRAFIS
Authors: Budiman Budiman , Sandra Yofita
Published: September 2022

The making of the final work of graphic art, this serigraphy technique is to visualize the uniqueness of the swallow, including the lifestyle and anatomy with serigraphy techniques using several color prints besides that it is also useful for pairing concepts and techniques for working in graphic arts. There are several stages in carrying out this final work including preparation, elaboration, synthesis, concept realization and completion stages. Thus, ten graphic art works that visualize the various uniqueness of swallow birds with the following titles: first "Tersesat", second "Lurus", third "Pulang", fourth "Keraguan", fifth "Sekawan", sixth "Romantis", seventh "Kelompok", the eighth "Bebas", the ninth "Berselisih" and ten "Hidup".Kata Kunci: Sipak Rago, permaianan anak nagari, Seni Grafis.
SIFAT WAJIB ALLAH DALAM KARYA SENI GRAFIS
Authors: Sayfulhak Zulfadli , Sandra Yofita
Published: September 2022

The making of the final work of graphic art, this serigraphy technique is to visualize the mandotory nature of Allah, including calligraphy and chat serigraphy techniques using several color prints besides that it is also useful for pairing concepts and techniques for working in graphic arts. There are several stages in carrying out this final work including preparation, elaboration, synthesis, concept realization and completion stages. Thus, ten graphic art works that visualize the mandotory nature of Allah titles: first " Wujud ", second " Qidam ", third " Baqa ", fourth " Wahdaniah ", fifth " Qudarat ", sixth " Iradat ", seventh " Ilmu ", the eighth " Sama ", the ninth " Basar " and ten " Qalam ".Kata Kunci: Sifat Wajib Allah, arti , Seni Grafis.
PENGEMBANGAN MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN BANDICAM BERBASIS POWER POINT DALAM PEMBELAJARAN PRAKARYA DAN KEWIRAUSAHAAN KELAS X SMA PEMBANGUNAN
Authors: Angraini Novitri , Awrus Suib
Published: September 2022

Developing a Power point based Bandicam learning media in craft and entrepreneurship learning for class X in SMA Pembangunan this is valid and practical is the purpose of this research. This study uses a research and development method using 4D model. The subject of the product trial involved four validators, including two material validators, one language validator, and one mediator. The subjects of this study also involved grade X students with a total of 10 people as a practicality test. For data collection using a questionnaires. The results of this study state that the product that the author developed is declared very valid and very practical to use in craft and entrepreneurship learning. With the average validation is 92.60% with very valid category and the average practicality of students is 87.15% very practical category.Keyword: Learning Media, Bandicam, Craftsmanship and Entrepreneurship.
STUDI TENTANG TUGU PERINGATAN PERANG KAMANG DI KECAMATAN KAMANG MAGEK KABUPATEN AGAM
Authors: Habibuna M. Resnu , Efrizal Efrizal
Published: September 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan mendeskripsikan dan menganalisis segala apa yang ditemukan dilapangan untuk mengungkap sejarah berdirinya tugu, struktur bentuk, dan makna yang terkandung pada tugu Peringatan Perang Kamang 15 Juni 1908. Penelitian ini menggunakan metodologi kualitatif dengan jenis penelitian deskriptif berupa keterangan lisan dari informan yang dicatat dalam bentuk wawancara serta data literatur kepustakaan. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa tugu Peringatan Perang Kamang 15 Juni 1908 dibangun untuk memperingati dan mengenang peristiwa perang Kamang. Faktor seniman, sejarah dan tokoh yang mempengaruhi bentuk dari tugu Peringatan Perang Kamang 15 Juni 1908. Sedangkan makna yang terkandung pada tugu menjadi prinsip dasar perancangan, sehingga tugu bukan hanya sebagai ciri khas suatu daerah melainkan sebagai bukti akan suatu peristiwa yang pernah terjadi. Karena itu tugu mampu memberikan kesan, pesan dan nilai -nilai  perjuangan.
EVALUATION OF HOTSPOTS BASED ON CLIMATE DATA IN THE NAGAN RAYA REGENCY, ACEH
Authors: Abdurahman Abdurahman , Ismail Nazli , Abdullah Faisal , Arya Putra I Dewa Gede
Published: September 2022

Identifying hotspots as a potential for wildfires due to weather/climate factors needs to be studied in more detail to consider the policies taken by relevant agencies in the Nagan Raya Regency, mainly consisting of peatlands. Rainfall observation data in some areas are incomplete, so alternative data are needed for rainfall estimation for those areas, such as satellite data. However, the satellite data does not necessarily match the conditions in the field, so validation is needed. In this study, satellite data were validated with available observational data in the area, so the results can be used as a reference when field data is unavailable. The data used are GSMaP_GNRT6 and observation data from 5 rainfall observation posts: Beutong, Cut Nyak Dien Meteorological Station, Darul Makmur, PT. Socfindo and Pulo Ie for the period 2010-2019. The satellite and the observation data were correlated with the Pearson method to see the relationship between the two data. The difference between each satellite data and observations at the same time and place is calculated using the formulas Mean Error (ME), Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) and Mean Absolute Error (MAE).Â Furthermore, a case study of fire incidents and satellite hotspot data at several locations was also observed simultaneously. In addition, the validated rainfall data were also used to calculate the Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI) value. The result shows the validation of rainfall data with GSMaP_GNRT6 satellite data has a moderate correlation with the MAE value ranging from 101.3 to 195.12 from the five rainfall observation posts. The results also show that a 10-day base of rainfall before the occurrence of the wildfires was in a low category (86%). The number of hotspot occurrences was also supported by the negative monthly SPI value, high air temperature, and the type of land in the study area.Â Keywords:Â Hotspot, Rainfall, Air Temperature, Wildfires,Â Peat Lands
THE CAPABILITY OF SENTINEL 1 (SAR) FOR FLOOD MAPPING: A CASE STUDY IN SERANG WATERSHED, KULONPROGO REGENCY
Authors: Simatupang Artha Uli , Murti Sigit Heru , Purwanto Taufik Hery
Published: September 2022

Floods are the most common natural disaster in Indonesia, with high intensity than any other natural disaster. A flood is a condition where an area is inundated due to an overflow of water that exceeds the water disposal capacity in a room, resulting in physical, social, and economic losses. The Serang watershed (DAS) belongs in the Priority I (critical) watershed condition, so it is necessary to determine flood-prone areas in future management. Sentinel 1 Remote Sensing Image (SAR) can record at any time, day or night, and in all weather conditions, making it suitable for flood analysis. This study aimed to determine the ability of Sentinel 1 Image (SAR) in determining the inundation flood area in Serang watershed, Kulonprogo Regency, Indonesia. The method used was the Otsu algorithm with threshold determination by measuring and evaluating the variance between classes of a threshold at a certain level calculated from the normalized histogram of the image. Floods in the Serang watershed, Kulonprogo Regency, mainly occur in agricultural areas. The ability of Sentinel images to obtain land surface data in all conditions can be used for flood analysis where passive sensor images cannot record it. In addition, the withdrawal of inundation areas on Sentinel 1 imagery using the Otsu algorithm can determine a threshold to separate inundated and unflooded areas with a confusion matrix of 77%.Keywords: Flood, Sentinel 1 (SAR), Otsu Algorithm
THE ESTIMATION OF FLOOD-AFFECTED AREA IN THE DOWNSTREAM OF CODE RIVER, YOGYAKARTA, INDONESIA
Authors: Purwantara Suhadi , Ashari Arif , Sumunar Dyah Respati Suryo , Khotimah Nurul
Published: September 2022

The rapid development of settlements and sediment deposition has increasingly narrowed the drainage in the Code River. This condition causes floods and wider distribution of the affected areas. This research aims to estimate the maximum amount of rain, predict the probability of flood, and predict flood-prone areas in the Code River. Data were collected by observation, remote sensing image interpretations, literature studies, and documentation. Data analysis was performed using Log Pearson Type III for design rainfall analysis, Weibull formula for flood probability analysis, and rational method for planning maximum discharge analysis. Flood modeling is carried out by the iteration method. The results show: (1) the maximum amount of rain based on the calculated design rainfall with a return period of 5 to 40 years is R5 = 106.83 mm, R10 = 116.67 mm, R20 = 127.30 mm, R40 = 134.25 mm, (2) the probability of flood that is predicted from the maximum discharge caused by the design rainfall at each return period is Q5 = 82.45 m3/sec, Q10 = 89.42 m3/sec, Q20 = 96.95 m3/sec, Q40 = 101.86 m3/sec. (3) Inundation of the flood target area in the 5-year return period covers an area of 0.4456 km2, the 10-year return period covers 0.5209 km2, the 20-year return period covers 0.6023 km2, the 40-year return period covers 0.6555 km2. This paper presents information on the potential for a flood at various return periods to increase preparedness and reduce risks due to flood disasters.Keywords:Â Disaster, Floods, Estimated Flood-Affected Areas, Code River,Â Yogyakarta
GEOGRAPHY LEARNING DESCRIPTION REVIEWED FROM OPENNESS PERSONALITY STUDENTS OF MAN I MEDAN
Authors: Aisyah Siti , Hardjo Suryani
Published: September 2022

The purpose of this study was to find out the description of geography learning in terms of the open personality of the students of MAN I Medan. This type of research is descriptive and quantitative. The sample in this study was the entire subject population, namely all 61 students consisting of two classes. The data collection technique was carried out by distributing a questionnaire (questionnaire) to respondents, which contained questions about the open personality of students and the geography learning experienced so far in the learning process. The descriptive percentage data analysis technique is intended to determine the status of variables, namely, to describe openness personality in geography learning. This study found that learning geography can put students in contact with their geographical environment to better understand modern processes and problems. The strongest openness personality of the MAN I Medan students is curiosity, while the lowest openness personality is smart and thinking. Curiosity is an action that always seeks to know deeper or wider than something learned, seen, and heard. Therefore, it is necessary to provide freedom by explaining the learning encyclopedia to develop and accommodate students' curiosity. This happens due to differences in all studentâ€™s abilities and personalities. Personality and ability are dimensions of individual differences in the tendency to exhibit consistent patterns of thinking, feeling, and acting. The nature of the personality focuses on identifying, describing, and measuring individual differences and is also a behavioral and mental mark typical of individuals who refer to differences through feelings, emotions, actions, motivations, and behaviors.Keywords:Â Geography, Openness Personality, Students
The pathophysiology of RHD and outstanding gaps
Authors: Lumngwena Evelyn , Parker Ivana , Mokaila Dipolelo , Skatulla Sebastian , Blackburn Jonathan
Published: September 2022

Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is the major cause of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in children and young adults in low- and middle-income countries. Acute rheumatic fever (ARF) is characterised by multiorgan inflammatory symptoms initiated through cross reaction of immune responses (IRs) to group A streptococcus (GAS) proteins to host proteins. Recurrence of these IRs targeting the heart valves may lead to permanent damage, a sequela which is termed RHD. Preliminary studies suggested genetic associations in RF reactions, but that other host factors are also involved, leaving the determinants of RHD progression incompletely understood. Previous clinical and recent epidemiological studies support differential clinical phenotypes, with varying history from different settings. This review summarises the protein-centric biomolecular changes in RHD and highlights outstanding molecular gaps where urgent focus is required to improve our understanding RHD pathophysiology. Numerous studies have confirmed alterations in the expression of structural and immune response proteins, but the modifications giving rise to neo-epitopes and their involvement in RHD have not been established. As RHD is associated with poor living conditions, identification of other factors driving inflammation to enhance RHD progression is necessary to advance our knowledge and improve patient management. Furthermore, biomarkers for early identification, disease stratification, and alternative therapeutic strategies are necessary to improve treatment and prevention strategies in order to reduce the burden of RHD. Relevance: Despite the explosion of scientific innovation over the last few decades, fundamental scientific studies to understand the pathophysiological mechanisms of RHD remain in their infancy and the determinants of RHD progression thus remain uncertain. Moreover, inconsistency in natural history and phenotypic presentations are seen between Africans and other cohorts in which preliminary studies were conducted, implying that differences in genetic complexity and environmental factors may be responsible for the differential disease progression rates.
A Sociedade Musical União XV de Novembro como Patrimônio Cultural: da prática musical ao arquivo vivo
Authors: Costa Manuela Areias
Published: September 2022

Este artigo propõe reflexões sobre a importância do reconhecimento e salvaguarda das bandas de música brasileiras como patrimônio cultural por meio de uma pesquisa sobre a trajetória da centenária banda da Sociedade Musical União XV de Novembro, localizada no município de Mariana-MG. As sociedades musicais, além de serem protagonistas na produção musical de muitas cidades, desempenham um papel de guardiãs de memórias relacionadas à tradição popular, contribuindo para a formação e afirmação da identidade musical no país. O patrimônio da Sociedade Musical União XV de Novembro é constituído por acervo de partituras, instrumentos musicais, fotografias, estatutos e atas de reuniões, memória de seus músicos e saberes e práticas musicais transmitidos para gerações, reproduzindo e (re)inventando uma tradição comunitária. A banda é uma entidade viva e atuante e, as memórias de seus maestros e músicos, detentores dos saberes de uma cultura musical, bem como seus documentos musicais e musicográficos expressam um patrimônio cultural que precisa ser valorizado, registrado, divulgado e preservado. Em termos teóricos e metodológicos, analisamos uma vasta bibliografia sobre bandas de música e patrimônio cultural e variadas fontes documentais que englobam jornais, relatos de memorialistas, partituras musicais, fotografias e documentos administrativos encontrados no acervo documental da banda União XV de Novembro.
Objetivos 2030, IMPI y el diseño
Authors: Solís Meza Patricia
Published: September 2022

Las tecnologías actuales nos ayudan a utilizar mejor los recursos por lo que el desarrollo de productos tecnológicos y las herramientas para promoverlos se van modificando, en las diferentes áreas de estudio. Es importante generar nuevos modelos, teniendo en cuenta los cambios que se están dando en nuestra sociedad. La innovación, tecnologías y la introducción de las nuevas tendencias en las diferentes disciplinas, se están desarrollando y la interrelación entre la mercadotecnia y la promoción del desarrollo de productos tecnológicos crearían una ventaja competitiva en el alumno que se deriva de la integración y aplicación de estos factores. Es importante informar a los alumnos que tengan proyectos susceptibles de patentar sobre los aspectos de propiedad intelectual, necesarios para dar seguimiento al desarrollo de un producto. México tiene problemas de desarrollo económico y este puede estar relacionado con actividades de propiedad intelectual, por lo que se deben generar actividades que impulsen el seguimiento de los productos que se desarrollan a nivel inventivo. Por lo que la innovación se queda en las universidades y no llega al mercado con una posible participación interactiva entre el Instituto Mexicano de Propiedad Industrial IMPI, las universidades y los alumnos, se podrían generar algunos avances en materia de propiedad intelectual (Sarmiento, Sarmiento, Martinez, & Sanchez, 2017).
Antecedentes de la visualización de datos georreferenciados. Casos históricos hacia un cartograma electoral
Authors: Hernández Méndez David , Alatriste Martínez Yadira
Published: September 2022

Como parte del proceso de trabajo de investigación se realiza una genealogía del objeto de estudio que es el cartograma. Por lo que a continuación, se presentan piezas históricas y referencias contemporáneas de manera cronológica. Cada pieza va añadiendo conceptos que van mejorando la comunicación de información referida a espacios geográficos, además que, la mayoría de ellos van ejemplificando lo que se define como mapa temático. Predominando aquellas que presentan datos electorales en vista del enfoque que tiene el proyecto que se esta realizando en el posgrado.
Estrategia de aproximación hacia MVP. Plataforma web para adultos mayores con discapacidad
Authors: Collantes Vázquez Víctor Manuel
Published: September 2022

En todo proyecto realizar una prueba es una aproximación del resultado que se tiene contemplado alcanzar. Un prototipo es un instrumento para la evaluación que facilita identificar fallas o aspectos débiles de la idea para corregir o modificar el concepto. Este texto describe la importancia del concepto de Producto Mínimo Viable (MVP, por sus siglas en idioma inglés Minimum Viable Product), así como la forma en que se ha aplicado para la fase de validación en la tesis de investigación de posgrado en Diseño y Visualización de la Información con el tema del desarrollo inclusivo en la movilidad urbana de adultos mayores con discapacidad para caminar.
Las redes sociales y el espacio público: ¿Cómo mejorar el entorno citadino a partir de los comentarios vertidos en Facebook?
Authors: Gil Bartomeu Martí
Published: September 2022

El estado actual del espacio público en nuestras ciudades, es parte de los estudios urbanos en los que diferentes disciplinas como la arquitectura, el paisaje, la antropología, la sociología, la ecología, la geografía y el mismo urbanismo, discuten en sus diferentes planteamientos para intentar comprenderlos, incentivarlos y mejorarlos. Dentro de estas aristas, más cercanas a la sociología y a la antropología es necesaria la opinión y formas de ver en la ciudadanía su situación. Para tal efecto se han usado herramientas como la etnografía, a través de encuestas y entrevistas en conjunto con la observación, permitiendo acercarnos a entender su funcionamiento y estructura dentro del engranaje social. Este trabajo plantea la utilización de las redes sociales, monitoreando los comentarios vertidos en Facebook de 2 proyectos de espacio público en la Ciudad de México, acercándonos a entender cómo es que sus usuarios, los observan, los critican y los modifican en su imaginario, proponiendo y presentando distintas formas dinámicas del espacio. El método realizado parte de la idea de tener una pequeña mirada a la percepción de las personas que habitan las ciudades. No podemos pensar que el paisaje urbano va a modificarse positivamente, mientras no incluyamos a toda la comunidad.
A new Stagetus Wollaston, 1861 species from Baltic amber (Coleoptera: Ptinidae)
Authors: Háva Jiří
Published: September 2022

A new species Stagetus zahradniki sp. nov. is described, illustrated and compared with similar amber species. The new species differs by a very long setation of dorsal surfaces.
The Composition System of Pop Music Movement Based on Finite Element Differential Equations
Authors: Yu Wen
Published: September 2022

This paper uses finite element differential equations to control the frequency of occurrence of pop music notes. This method avoids the repetition of dissonant notes in the song. The motivation for inspiration is used as a template in the system. Various musical techniques and rules are added to the composition process. The algorithm enables the musical composition to form a variety of other representations. The finite element differential equation algorithm used the 1/f noise ratio theory to verify that the frequency of note occurrence is directly related to how people feel when listening to music.
The Influence of Obesity on the Evolution of SARS-COV2 Infection
Authors: Denisa-Gabriela Andrei , Simona Lupsa , Viorica Zamfir , Ionut Stanciu , Lupu I , Tony Hangan , Sergiu Chirila , Elena Dantes
Published: September 2022

Aim: The issue of body weight has left a deep mark on the COVID-19 pandemic, where this category of patients has been linked to significant increases in morbidity and mortality due to infection. Conversely, due to the restrictions imposed, the pandemic has worsened the situation of overweight people. Our study conducted over a period of one year and five months aims to assess the prevalence of obesity among patients with SARS-COV2 infection in Constanta County.

Material and method: This retrospective study included a number of 177 patients hospitalized with the diagnosis of SARS-COV2 infection in the Clinical Hospital of Pneumoftiziology Constanta.

Results: 2483 of patients confirmed with SARS-COV2 infection were identified in our Department, out of which 302 had a body mass index over 30 kg/m2. We included a random sample of 95 men and 82 women in a database. The average age was 55 years. The most common comorbidities were hypertension (48%), diabetes (13%), and cardiovascular disease (12%). The most common symptoms were fever (67%), cough (58%), dyspnea (37%), and asthenia (29%). The radiological appearance showed the predominance of the moderate form (49%) and the severe form (22%). Antibiotic treatment was based on third-generation cephalosporins (53%), and the evolution was for improvement with a survival rate of 86%. Only one death was reported in our study.

Conclusion: The body mass index influences the evolution of infected cases. Old age, male gender and associated comorbidities are risk factors for a poorer prognosis and greater complications in patients with SARS-COV2.
Mathematical Modelling of Malware Intrusion in Computer Networks
Authors: Lazarov Andon D.
Published: September 2022

Malware attacks cause great harms in the contemporary information systems and that requires analysis of computer networks reaction in case of malware impact. The focus of the present study is on the analysis of the computer network’s states and reactions in case of malware attacks defined by the susceptibility, exposition, infection and recoverability of computer nodes. Two scenarios are considered – equilibrium without secure software and not equilibrium with secure software in the computer network. The behavior of the computer network under a malware attack is described by a system of nonhomogeneous differential equations. The system of the nonhomogeneous differential equations is solved, and analytical expressions are derived to analyze network characteristics in case of susceptibility, exposition, infection and recoverability of computer nodes during malware attack. The analytical expressions derived are illustrated with results of numerical experiments. The conception developed in this work can be applied to control, prevent and protect computer networks from malware intrusions.
Bilateral Asymmetry in Otolith Size of Pampus argenteus (Osteichthyes: Stromatidae) from Iraqi Marine Waters
Authors: Qasim Audai , Jawad Laith A. , Waryani Baradi
Published: September 2022

Bilateral asymmetry is presumed to reveal the developmental variability of the fish in polluted aquatic environments. In these habitats, high-level asymmetry develops, and these fish expend more energy to balance their growth than fish that are not under an impact. A total of 121 specimens of Pampus argenteus were collected from Khor Abdulla located in the northwest part of the Arabian Gulf. The asymmetry of two otolith parameters of the marine fish species Pampus argenteus, length and width, was calculated. The results demonstrated that the level of asymmetry was highest for otolith width. The level of asymmetry in both otolith parameters was lowest in fish length ranging between 70-100 mm and the highest in fish ranging between 281-310 mm.
Optimal Holding Period of an Investment Property Under Different Systems of Income Taxation – An Individual Investor’s Perspective
Authors: Kantšukov Mark , Sander Priit
Published: September 2022

Taxes, particularly income tax, may affect how long investors decide to hold on to an investment property. There exists a research gap regarding the implications of a distributed profit-based taxation system for the holding period of an investment asset. As a distributed profit-based taxation system allows investors to postpone income tax liability, it creates an advantage for investors operating under such a system compared to investors operating under other systems of income taxation.

In this paper we model optimal holding periods under different systems of income taxation using a specific type of discounted cash flow model. We show that, theoretically, under the distributed profit taxation system, an optimal holding period for an investment property for an individual investor is the longest (ceteris paribus). This is in concordance with the circumstance that the after-tax value of the property for the investor is highest under the distributed profit taxation system. The results suggest that investment and property development projects under distributed profit taxation are not to be treated in the same way as projects under other tax systems with respect to time. Limitations of the study are related to the deterministic setting of the model as well as some restrictive assumptions.
Students and the City: Student Rental Behaviour During COVID-19 in the Example University Town
Authors: Źróbek-Różańska Alina
Published: September 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has created a lot of unexpected changes, but also provided a unique opportunity to study the rental behavior of students under specific conditions, as lockdowns and implemented restrictions have also reached the sphere of higher education. This article attempts to shed light on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on students’ rental behavior on the example of a university town. The main source of data were questionnaires, data from the Statistics Poland, public and private institutions involved in real estate market research, and professional media. As the survey was carried out directly among a group of student-tenants and was supplemented by a survey among landlords, it provided information on students’ behavior on the rental market. Students have proved to be extremely elastic tenants, though a clear difference in the behavior of first degree, second degree and unified masters students was observed.
Fungal spore distribution in two hospitals in Kabale district, Uganda
Authors: Gerald Niwamanya , Odebode Adeyinka
Published: September 2022

Fungi infections are a danger to the value of human life as they cause health issues such as depression, lack of self-confidence and seclusion in infected individuals. To date, the prevalence and distribution of airborne fungi spores are still not well documented in Uganda. Airborne fungi spores in Kabale Referral and Rugarama hospitals were monitored for two months. This study also examined the proportion of fungal infection cases reported in the two hospitals regularly. The fungal colonies were collected for two months using the open plate sedimentation method with Petri dishes of Potato Dextrose Agar (PDA) media, cultured and identified morphologically. The obtained results were analyzed using analysis of variance (ANOVA) and means were separated using Duncan Multiple Range Test (DMTR) with a level of significance at P<0.05. A total of 398 fungal colonies were obtained from the two locations for the period of study. Aspergillus flavus (15.3%) followed by Aspergillus fumigatus (10.6%) recorded the highest number of fungal colonies while Nigrospora (1%), Fusarium spp,(2.3%) and Trichoderma spp, (1.3%) had the least number of species in all the locations sampled. A number of the fungi isolated are opportunistic and are allergens that cause various diseases, irritations and allergic reactions in humans. Therefore, this study recommends routine aerobiological monitoring in both outdoor and indoor hospital environments for better management of fungal infections.
Photovoice methodology in social work research
Authors: Semigina Tetyana
Published: September 2022

In recent decades, there has been a growing interest in the use of such a visual research method as photovoice. This article aims to characterize photovoice as a research methodology in social work.

The study analyzed 30 full-text English-language publications, most of which were written by US researchers. The analysis of publications was based on the following criteria: (1) the general purpose of the photo voice as a methodology of research in social work and its philosophy; (2) stages and procedures for the use of photovoice, the role of researchers and other research participants; (3) examples of the use of photo voice in foreign social work; (4) the advantages and limitations of photovoice identified by researchers who have used this methodology in theirresearch.

Photovoice is a participatory and reflective method of research in social work. Its main tasks include: to encourage research participants to express their own opinions; to form critical consciousness through group discussion; achieve policy change. Photovoice is based on: feminist theory; critical pedagogy; participatory approach to documentary photography. It uses transformational or emancipatory frameworks of analysis that focus on social change.

The use of photovoice involves compliance with a number of successive stages, some of which may be repeated: the preparatory stage; introductory group session; work of research participants on photo collection; group discussion; preparation of the report; discussion of results; organization of an exhibition of works; conveying information to those on whom decision-making depends.

Photovoice is used to study the needs of various vulnerable groups, especially those who are discriminated and whose voice is often ignored. This reflective method can also be useful in studying various aspects of social work practice.
Ruwadzano/Manyano: A Transformational Women’s Movement of the Methodist Church in Zimbabwe 1920–2020
Authors: Mujinga Martin
Published: September 2022

From its inception, the Methodist Church in Zimbabwe (MCZ) was characterised by male-dominating leadership positions, whereas its growth and development were mostly through women’s ministry. Ruwadzano/Manyano, an indigenous women’s movement which started in the 1920s, was an evangelistic initiative of the missionaries’ wives to attract local women and families into the church. The movement grew from an organisation of the ordinary, less privileged women to define the majority of the church membership. Although the establishment of Ruwadzano/Manyano was meant to separate White from Black women’s activities (as most Black women were maids), the zeal for the organisation by the native women led the movement to be a hub of transformation. Ruwadzano/Manyano was inspired by the women’s Manyano movement in the Methodist Church of Southern Africa that had managed to give status to the housemaids as they came together in prayer, fellowship and Bible study. This paper argues that although the movement emerged from humble beginnings, it contributed significantly to the development of Methodism in Zimbabwe, the transformation of communities, the socioeconomic emancipation of women and the numerical growth of the church. Ruwadzano/Manyano constitutes more than half of the Methodist membership; yet, its history is not known by the majority of its members. This paper aims to inform readers about the history and impact of Ruwadzano/Manyano in the Zimbabwean religious and socioeconomic landscape. The study that directed this paper used qualitative research to conclude that the development of Methodism in Zimbabwe would not have been possible without Ruwadzano/Manyano ministering from the margins of a patriarchal society.
Awareness and Use of Electronic Resources as Predictors of Scholarly Publication Output of Researchers in National Agricultural Research Institutes in Nigeria
Authors: Akande Femi , Popoola Sunday Olanrewaju
Published: September 2022

The study that directed this article examined the extent of awareness of e-resources, their frequency of use and the prediction of scholarly publication output among researchers in National Agricultural Research Institutes (NARIs) in Nigeria. The survey research method of co-relational type was adopted for the study. The population for the study comprised researchers in 15 NARIs in Nigeria. Total enumeration was used, and the total population of the identified researchers was 1 089. A questionnaire was the main instrument for the study, and out of 1 089 questionnaires distributed, 868 were returned, giving a return rate of close to 80%. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics, which included means, percentage, standard deviation and variance. The findings showed a high awareness of e-resources among researchers. It also confirmed a moderate level of use of e-resources among the researchers. The study found a correlation between awareness and the use of e-resources. Also, from the study, it was discovered that the awareness and use of e-resources determined the scholarly publication output of researchers. Recommendations were made on the findings of the study, namely that library managements within NARIs should endeavour to sustain the awareness of e-resources among researchers through the deployment of new and relevant approaches so that their productivity will not decline.
Protein electric fields enable faster and longer-lasting covalent inhibition of beta-lactamases
Authors: Ji Zhe , Kozuch Jacek , Mathews Irimpan , Diercks Christian , Shamsudin Yasmin , Schulz Mirjam , Boxer Steven
Published: September 2022

The widespread design of covalent drugs has focused on crafting reactive groups of proper electrophilicity and positioning towards targeted amino-acid nucleophiles. We found that environmental electric fields projected onto a reactive chemical bond, an overlooked design element, play essential roles in the covalent inhibition of TEM-1 beta-lactamase by avibactam. Using the vibrational Stark effect, the magnitudes of the electric fields that are exerted by TEM active sites onto avibactam’s reactive C=O were measured and demonstrate an electrostatic gating effect that promotes bond formation yet relatively suppresses the reverse dissociation. These results suggest new principles of covalent drug design and off-target site prediction. Unlike shape and electrostatic complementary which address binding constants, electrostatic catalysis drives reaction rates, essential for covalent inhibition, and deepens our understanding of chemical reactivity, selectivity, and stability in complex systems.
Congratulations on the 70th anniversary of professor Longin N. Lisetski
Authors: Berest V.P. , Kosevich M.V.
Published: September 2022

To the anniversary of professor Longin Lisetski.
Effects of Gravitational Field of a Topological Defect on Statistical Properties of Heavy Quark-Antiquark Systems
Authors: Likéné André , Zarma Ali , Ongodo Dieudonné , Ema'a Ema'a Jean Marie , Abiama Patrice , Ben-Bolie Germain
Published: September 2022

In this paper, we determine eigen energies, eigenfunctions and statistical properties of non-relativistic heavy quarkonia interacting with the extended Cornel potential within a space-time generated by a cosmic-string. We extend the Cornel potential by adding the inverse square potential plus the quadratic potential. We have calculated the energy eigenvalues and the corresponding eigenstates using the Extended Nikiforov-Uvarov (ENU) method. Then, based on the equation of energy spectra, the thermodynamic properties like partition function, entropy, free energy, mean energy and specific heat capacity are calculated within the space-time of a cosmic-string. In the next step, we investigate the influence of the cosmic-string parameter on quantum states of heavy quarkonia and their statistical properties.
From Mutual Creation to Mutual Benefit: China’s National Teacher Training Program between Higher Teacher Education and K-12 Teachers
Authors: Zhao Fangyi , Liu Xu
Published: September 2022

Sustainable Development Goal (SDG 4) lays solid theoretical foundation for the development of higher teacher education in improving the quality of teaching faculty nationwide. Sustainable teacher training paves a way for teacher professional development in the long run. China’s “National Teacher Training Program” serves a connection between higher teacher education and K-12 teachers in multiple perspectives when exploring K-12 teachers’ improvement of the essence by upgrading the initiative of the program with the assistance of educational technology and modern educational philosophy from mutual creation to mutual benefit. Direction orientation strategic design based on demand for teaching faculty, curriculum setting in modules, and characteristics creation have been carried out to upgrade the training of teacher colleges and National Teacher Training Program in the future for achieving a win-win situation between higher teacher education and K-12 education.
Reform and Practice of an Engineering Postgraduate Training Pattern in an Open-Ended Base: Taking Foshan Base as an Example
Authors: Huang Xinyu , Hu Yajie
Published: September 2022

The flawed engineering practice is considered the main factor that is affecting to the development quality of engineering postgraduates. Taking Foshan Base as an example, this paper has analyzed the operational pattern, practice teaching model, and internal governance system of the open-ended base as a new system for engineering practice and proposed several suggestions for the reformation of engineering postgraduates based on the construction effect.
Correlates of the School-Based Guidance Program to Freshman Students in Guangdong Province, China: Basis for Enhanced Guidance Program
Authors: Xiong Cijiang
Published: September 2022

Guidance programs have significant roles in preparing students for the future. The study recognizes that guidance and counseling programs are a transformative process of helping students strengthen their career planning, education, and preparation for employment. The guidance programs of first-year college students from Guangdong Peizheng College (GPC) in Guangdong Province, China was investigated, with 357 freshman students currently enrolled in the participating school involved in this study. Moreover, 12 guidance counselors were interviewed through focused-group discussions, including the school director, for the qualitative component of the study. Utilizing the convergent parallel design mixed method, the study was able to elucidate the quantitative and qualitative relevance of the data gathered from the selected participants. The emerging results found that Chinese freshman students were satisfied with all of the parameters of the guidance programs of the school. The school counselors are able to provide students with a rich reservoir of academic cand guidance support, career mentoring, and career guidance. There were contributing factors that need to be addressed if improvement and innovation of the guidance program is the primary goal. Support and resources should be prioritized in order to enrich the development not only of the students but also of the guidance counselors. The study serves as empirical evidence for proposing an improved school-based guidance program as practical outputs of the study further to innovate the effectiveness of the implementation of guidance services.
Bases neuroeducativas para el estudiante en el sistema modular
Authors: Osuna Fernández Aida Marisa
Published: September 2022

Este libro es un material dirigido particularmente al alumnado y académicos de UAMX, y en general para cualquier persona que quiera hacer de la educación un aspecto de nuestra vida más seguro, libre y disfrutable. Los autores, docentes en la Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana, Unidad Xochimilco, proponen a la neuroeducación como una herramienta sólida que depende de la vocación del docente por impulsar el desarrollo y mejora en la calidad de vida de las y los estudiantes. Lo que se consolida con la intención y voluntad del alumno de querer potencializar sus capacidades cognitivas para desarrollarse como profesional. Esta obra pretende fortalecer los vínculos alumno-docente, no como agentes distantes, sino como pares que interactúan en el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje.
Evaluation of Fun School Movement Program in Vocational School
Authors: Pringadi Retno , Hasanah Uswatun , Suyatmika Yulita , Ismiatun Siti Rahma , Faisal Faisal
Published: September 2022

This study aims to (1) evaluate the achievement of character education programs at the elementary school level in Medan City, (2) provide good recommendations to teachers, schools, for improving the Islamic Personal Development education program in the Integrated Islamic School Network. The type of research is program evaluation (formative evaluation) with a qualitative approach. The research subjects include: SD IT AD-DURRAH Medan. The data were analyzed using Milles & Huberman data analysis including: data reduction, data presentation, and data verification. The conclusions of this study are: (1) the readiness of elementary schools in the Integrated Islamic School Network (JSIT) to implement Islamic Personal Development education, judging from the curriculum that has integrated character education, but is still lacking in terms of managing supporting infrastructure and many teachers need more a lot of knowledge and skills about Islamic Personal Development; (2) the implementation of character education has begun to appear in learning activities; (3) support from the government in socialization or training is still lacking by schools; (4) monitoring and evaluation of character education is still limited to the curriculum and is carried out through coaching in every school; and (5) common obstacles faced by schools are student attitude assessments that have not been documented, teachers' lack of understanding to implement Islamic Personal Development.
Evaluation of the Practice Program in SMK Abdi Negara Binjai
Authors: Isa Muhammad , Hutasuhut Sartika , Kurniawan Deni , Azhar Azhar , Wardah Manurung Sri Rezeqi Rafiqah
Published: September 2022

This research was carried out at SMK Abdi Negara Binjai regarding the Evaluation of the Prakerin Program at the school, this study used a mixed method method, and the researchers aimed to understand the input stages (antecedents) carried out in the implementation of the internship program at SMK Abdi Negara Binjai, to determine the stages of the process. (transactions) are implemented in the implementation of the internship program at SMK Abdi Negara Binjai and to understand the stages of results (outputs) the program is implemented. As for this research, it is useful to provide benefits both theoretically and practically, such as providing an overview in carrying out the evaluation of the prakerin implementation by using the stake's countenance evaluation model so as to find out the extent of the shortcomings of this practice and how the ability to improve these deficiencies. the benefits above are theoretical benefits while practical benefits for schools this research can be used as evaluation material to improve the implementation of prakerin that has been carried out so that in the future schools can carry out activities well. One of the findings in this study reveals things that support the implementation of PRACTICE for students at SMK Abdi Negara Binjai. The things that support or support the implementation of the PRAKERIN program are the existence of program guidelines that are easy to understand and whose achievements can be measured, practical facilities that must be adequate both at school and at practice sites, mentoring resources, mental and physical readiness of PRAKERIN participants, and financial assistance from the committee. and the government is urgently needed for the achievement of goals and the successful implementation of learning and training in schools and including the implementation of the Industrial Work Practice program at SMK Abdi Negara Binjai