bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
NATURE, GOD AND THE CRUSADERS – REAL, SYMBOLIC AND PSYCHOLOGICAL WEAPONS DURING THE FIRST CRUSADE BASED (ON THE ANONYMOUS SOURCE “DEEDS OF THE FRANCS”)
Authors: Kepsha Andrii
Published: July 2022

The issue of the history of the Crusades has been researched for many years. During the twentieth century the foundation of further research was laid by K. Setton and S. Runciman. Undoubtedly, subsequent generations expanded the range of studies of the Crusades. J. Riley-Smith, C. Hillenbrand, Ch. Tyerman, J. Phillips, D. Nicolle, M. Barber and many other scholars have detailed some aspects of the Crusades. It should be noted that from the end of the XX - beginning of the XXI century. more and more attention began to be paid to the role of women in the history of the Crusades, the lower social classes, the vision of the movement from the point of view of Muslims, the role of natural, including climatic, factors, and so on. It is generally accepted in scientific world that the First Crusade was the most successful, and created the preconditions of the Franks presence in Outremer. But it should be noted that researches over the past few decades have shed light on one of the most important reasons for the success of the First Crusade – the political situation in the region among the Muslims. Many works of researchers are devoted to the events of 1095–1099, which continue to reveal new aspects of the course of those distant events. The Gesta is one of the most important sources available to us, covering the events of the First Crusade. Despite the fact that the issue of authorship remains controversial, the reliability of the source is high. The probable participant (or the author who recorded the events from an eyewitness) describes in detail not only the course of military and political events, but also records natural signs, miraculous visions, the appearance of saints and Jesus himself in the spirit of his time. Saints take an active part in the course of hostilities, help the Crusaders find relics, inspire them to perform feats. Nature, dreams, visions, relics appear as participants of the campaign, who influenced and could change the course of those events. What exactly does the author consider appropriate to record, what significance does he attach to these phenomena, how does he interpret them? The Gesta invites us to look at natural and symbolic phenomena from a different perspective and gives us an opportunity to understand the people from those far ages much better.
TRADITIONAL FOLK DRESS IN THE FOLKLORE OF TRANSCARPATHIA
Authors: Kotsan Vasil
Published: July 2022

The article on the basis of available literature, archival and ethnographic data conducted a comprehensive analysis of folklore material, which glorifies the components of traditional folk women's and men's clothing of Transcarpathia. The study of the ritual role of clothing, its place in folklore is one of the priorities of modern ethnographers, local historians This issue is insufficiently studied and requires further research. The work is interdisciplinary, as it is written at the intersection of ethnography, folklore and local lore. The author presents a lot of folk songs, proverbs and sayings, which talk about the peculiarities of production, material, methods of dressing and wearing, and attitudes to the components of folk clothing of Transcarpathia. Particular attention is paid to the process of making cloth at home, finishing clothes. At the beginning, fragments of song folklore about sewing and embroidering shirts, their age and social functions are singled out and described. Skirts, scarves, jewelry and shoes are most often mentioned among the components of women's attire in the songs. All of them, like the shirt, were an important social marker. The song is a source of study and men's clothing, including shirts and hats. The decorated hats were the pride of young boys and men. The article pays special attention to wedding songs, which are about youth leisure, courtship, weaving periwinkle wreaths and wedding sticks. Folk costumes are often found in carols and Christmas carols. For the modern generation, the peculiarities of the folk costume of the region are transmitted through proverbs, sayings and beliefs, in which we find synonymous series "one's own-another's", thematic groups "wealth and poverty", opposition "stupid - smart", attitude to lazy people and lies.
Peningkatan Pendapatan Masyarakat Melalui Penerapan Teknologi Budidaya Cabe di Pekarangan
Authors: Ariyanto Shodiq Eko , Wisuda Nova Laili
Published: July 2022

The high price of chilies will have an impact on family income decreases, therefore to resolve the problem accordingly held a program "Community Participation Movement to Utilize Home Garden for Indonesian Family Food Security". Chilli cultivation in the garden of the house, is expected to meet the needs of food and family nutrition and income increase, which in turn can improve the welfare of the family and able to realize food self-sufficiency at the household level. Society needs motivation to cultivate chilli plants in the garden of the house. This activity aims to provide training and skills to the community about chilli farming techniques in the garden of the house. The method used is to provide material theoretically in Pati Kidul Village, Pati Sub-district, Pati Regency about the development of chilli farming business in the garden. In addition, training and mentoring techniques are also planted in the garden to support society income. The result of the activity of dedication to the community of garden utilization in Pati Kidul Subdistrict Pati Regency, the community is able to develop and implement chilli farming technique in the garden, to increase family income. By planting two rawit chili plants and three red curly pepper plants in the garden per house can save expenses for chili shopping for Rp 15.000, - up to Rp. 20,000, - every month after the crops are in production.
Pelatihan Communicative Interview in English Untuk Mempersiapkan Karir Di Dunia Kerja Bagi Siswa SMK Muhammadiyah Ponpes Jekulo Kudus
Authors: Rokhayani Atik , Utari Aisyah Ririn Perwikasih
Published: July 2022

There are two things that SMK graduates can do after they graduate, namely entrepreneurship and looking for a job. The first choice looks very good and becomes the dream of every graduate, especially if they already have a mature plan and business capital. While the choice of number two can be made by graduates who really want to explore more experience in the field and then can continue to do it independently. In the midst of increasingly intense and fierce competition in the world of work, something that looks interesting and different from others is needed, especially when offering and demonstrating skills in front of targeted companies. One of them is during the interview. This is the final stage that can be done to seize the best impression from the company's Human Resources Development (HRD). The use of Indonesian may also be something that is very commonly used when interviewing. To attract the attention of employers, English-language interviews will be enough to show that the applicant's language knowledge is good enough to eventually be accepted into a company.
Sosialisasi Pentingnya Pengaturan dan Pemanfaatan Aset Desa Untuk Meningkatkan Pendapatan Desa di Desa Lau Kecamatan Dawe Kabupaten Kudus
Authors: Kristiyanto Kristiyanto , Wardhani Lidya Christina , Amrulloh Wahyu Edy
Published: July 2022

Abstract

Lau Village in Dawe Subdistrict is one of the villages in Kudus Regency that still does not have clear rules regarding village assets and their use. Therefore, the purpose of this activity is to provide information and knowledge to village officials, BPD, and community representatives about the importance of village assets in Lau Village and how to use them so that existing village assets can help support village income and development. The method used in this activity is the socialization carried out by the team, then followed by a discussion related to obstacles and problems that arise related to village assets and their use so far. The solution offered is to provide information on the proper arrangement of village assets in accordance with the Village Law and the rules below, so that village assets in Lau Village can be in accordance with the law and have legal certainty, as well as with the management and use of village assets that are optimal.

Keywords: Regulation, Utilization, Village Assets, Village Income
Peningkatan Mutu Manajemen Keuangan dan Akuntansi pada UMKM Batik di Kabupaten Pati
Authors: Soegiarto Dwi , Mulyani Sri
Published: July 2022

The purpose of this community service is to provide financial management and accounting training for Batik SMEs in Pati Regency. MSMEs have a strategic position in regional and national economic growth in general. Universities assist local governments in developing MSMEs through training, mentoring, and distribution of assistance to MSMEs. This Financial Management and Accounting Training helps MSMEs understand business performance, separate business finance from household finances, know the value of business assets, be able to make tax calculations, and can facilitate access to banking. The methods used in this community service are lectures, simulations, and discussions. This community service has been carried out well and smoothly in June 2021 in the Cooperatives and UMKM Service Hall of Pati Regency.
Work Engagement Pengemudi Layanan Ambulans Muhammadiyah dalam Masa Covid-19
Authors: Suwandi Grandikha Faatih , Bashori Khoiruddin , Diah Sari Erita Yuliasesti
Published: July 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui gambaran Work Engagement pada Pengemudi Layanan Ambulans Gratis Muhammadiyah di Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta dan faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhinya. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan fenomenologi. Subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah 6 orang pengemudi layanan Ambulans Muhammadiyah yang tetap menjalankan pelayanan pada masa awal terjadinya pandemi COVID-19. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode wawancara. Analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis isi. Informan dipilih berdasarkan ciri-ciri yang dimiliki subjek sesuai dengan tujuan penelitian yang akan dilakukan. Hasil yang ditemukan bahwa gambaran work engagement pada pengemudi layanan ambulans gratis Muhammadiyah di Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta adalah adanya energi dan ketahanan mental yang kuat, kemauan bekerja keras, tidak mudah lelah, siap menghadapi kesulitan, bersedia bekerja penuh waktu, keterlibatan kuat dalam pekerjaan, mengeluarkan banyak waktu dan usaha, perasaan penting, berharga dan bangga dalam pekerjaan, mempersiapkan pekerjaan, ketahanan menghadapi kesulitan, menikmati pekerjaan, bahagia dan senang ketika bekerja, sulit lepas dari pekerjaan serta adanya kontrol terhadap tubuh dan pikiran. Peneliti juga menemukan beberapa temuan mengenai faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi work engagement pada pengemudi layanan ambulans gratis Muhammadiyah di Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta yaitu job resources, job demands, personal resources, ideological resources, engagement outcome dan family support.
National movement for good recordkeeping awareness and commitment to archiving in Indonesia
Authors: Bawono Harry , Darmagara Rayi , Parikesit Rio Admiral
Published: July 2022

The National Archives of the Republic of Indonesia (ANRI) revealed in 2016 that most government agencies' recordkeeping was inadequate. As a result, ANRI established the National Movement for the Awareness of Good Recordkeeping (GNSTA) to improve the situation. Initially, this movement used social movements as a framework to broaden its formal, emotional, and substantive dimensions. The study aimed to examine the implementation of the GN(S)TA program and consider what actions the program's designers and organizers can take to improve the program's quality. This study conducted from 2017 to mid-2019 used quatlitative methods, specifically case study and unintentional participatory observation techniques, and updated data from 2019 to 2021. This research found that he GN(S)TA program, a state-sponsored social movement model, has success made government agencies recharge their commitment to good records management. Many government agencies participated in this program's success in improving their records management quality after joining the program. That improvement indicated that government agencies' commitment to proper record management has increased based on the perspective of the formal dimension. Unfortunately, the emotional and substantial dimensions fell behind. If this situation persisted, the commitment would be unendurable. The study concludes that this state-sponsored movement program effectively increases the enthusiasm of government agencies. However, it is too focused on the formal dimension.
The Telegram notification system for improving library services Universitas Negeri Semarang
Authors: Budiman Kholiq , Adi Mahargjo Hapsoro , Munawar Akhmad , Purwinarko Aji
Published: July 2022

The pandemic period limits every activity, including library services, causing the communication distance between users and librarians to widen. Users often forgetting to return books, so the fines accumulated, and often forget and lose borrowed books. The communication distance between librarians and library users can be narrowed through an automatic reminder system to remind users of important information regarding fines, services, and others. This study aimed to know the Telegram notification system for improving library services. Universitas Negeri Semarang also supports the use of Telegram as a notification system. This study applied the Research and Development (RnD) method in The Senayan Library Management System (SLiMS) development, supported by an integration method using Middleware Integration. The use of the paired t-test in this study showed that this reminder mechanism successfully informed library members of the time limit for borrowing books and late fees. A significant relationship exists between before and after the installation of Telegram as a useful reminder system to avoid the accumulation of fines by customers. This reminder system was also beneficial to avoid users accumulating fines, it can be seen that the number of users who are late in returning books is decreasing as the notification system is implemented. Good communication between librarians and customers through an information system intermediary improves user service.
Degenerative joint changes of the thoracic spine with respect to sex and age
Authors: Bagwell Kelsey , Williams Frank L'Engle
Published: July 2022

The thoracic spine manifests degenerative changes from aging, obesity, repetitive strain and occupational stress, although sex differences are poorly understood. In this work we examine whether differences in the expression of thoracic degenerative joint changes can be found in females and males with respect to age. The two age groups included in the study are older adults between 50 and 55 years and elderly individuals between 70-75 years from the William M. Bass osteological collection of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (USA). The first interval represents the onset of skeletal decline.The second is correlated with reduced mobility and an increase in arthritic pain. The thoracic vertebrae from 99 individuals (52 females and 47 males) were macroscopically examined on superior and inferior centra and zygapophyses for lipping, porosity and eburnation following Buikstra and Ubelaker’s (1994) scoring system. Elderly females and males exhibit a higher severity of degenerative changes than older adults, and in males the degree of lipping was extreme. Regarding older adults, males present a greater severity of lipping, extent of lipping, porosity, and extent of porosity than females. However, females show a greater degree of eburnation among older adults, particularly in the lower thoracic vertebrae. When elderly adults are compared, males express a higher degree of lipping, extent of lipping and extent of porosity than females. Like their older adult counterparts, elderly females show evidence of a greater severity in eburnation than males, suggesting hormonal profile disruption associated with reproductive cessation as well as occupational stress, may also cause the deterioration of the intervertebral discs, particularly in the lower thoracic skeleton.
Analisis Peran Himpunan Mahasiswa Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Arab Dalam Membentuk Lingkungan Bahasa Arab (Bi’ah Lughawiyyah) Di Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Arab Universitas Islam Negeri Datokarama Palu
Authors: Ahmad Asse  , Titin Fatimah  , Putri Ayu Diah Agustina
Published: July 2022

This research is a qualitative descriptive study. The purpose of this study is to describe the role of HMPS PBA in shaping the Arabic language environment (Bi'ah lughawiyyah). Data collection techniques include observation, interviews and documentation. While the data analysis techniques used are data reduction, data presentation and conclusion drawing, and also checking the validity of the data. Sources of data obtained from primary and secondary data found in research locations that are relevant to the problem under study. The results of the study indicate that the role of the student association of the Arabic language education study program in shaping the Arabic language environment (bi'ah lughawiyyah) is to carry out work programs that can support the formation of the Arabic language environment (bi'ah lughawiyyah). The work programs that can support the formation of the Arabic language environment (bi'ah lughawiyyah), namely; Hearing Aspirations, Daily vocabulary, Halaqah Arabiyyah, speech training, and Arts (Poetry, singing Arabic and Jepeng).
Analisis Perilaku Konsumtif dan Daya Beli Konsumen Terhadap Belanja Online Di Masa Pandemi Covid-19
Authors: Amalia Rizqi Jauharatul
Published: July 2022

Pandemi Covid-19 yang berkepanjangan berdampak pada aktivitas ekonomi masyarakat, adanya pergeseran transaksi, perubahan perilaku konsumen dan daya beli masyarakat, hal ini disebabkan kebijakan pemerintah dalam membatasi kegiatan masyarakat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis perilaku konsumtif dan daya beli terhadap belanja online selama pandemi Covid-19. Dalam penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif yaitu dengan menggambarkan secara sistematis, secara akurat (bisa dipertanggungjawabkan). Dari penelitian ini dapat disimpulkan bahwa selama masa pandemi covid-19, masyarakat konsumen mengalami perubahan perilaku khususnya dalam aktivitas menggunakan internet terkait pembelian barang/jasa yang cenderung meningkat. Faktor yang sangat berpengaruh adalah dari segi efektifitas waktu, dimana individu yang mengalami masa karantina saat pandemi, tidak dapat melakukan aktivitas secara penuh, sehingga lebih banyak menghabiskan waktu untuk membuka internet dan berbelanja online.
Uskonnollinen eksklusivismi, älylliset harharetket ja (uskonnon)filosofin vastuu
Authors: Pihlström Sami
Published: July 2022

Artikkelissa tarkastellaan uskonnonfilosofisen tutkimuksen ja keskustelun – ja siten laajemmin uskontoa koskevan akateemisen keskustelun – eettistä vastuullisuutta. Eräät keskeiset analyyttiset uskonnonfilosofit ovat kannattaneet konservatiivisia kristillisiä näkemyksiä, joihin saattaa sisältyä esimerkiksi yleisten ihmisoikeuksien kannalta ongelmallisia, toisia ihmisiä (kuten sukupuoli- ja seksuaalivähemmistöjä tai abortintekijöitä) syrjiviä ja loukkaavia käsityksiä. Artikkelissa ehdotetaan, että tällaisia ajattelutapoja tulee arvioida holistisen pragmatismin pohjalta: eettisesti ongelmallisia kantoja puolustavien filosofien ajattelun kokonaisuuteen sisältyvät teoreettisimmatkaan ideat eivät ole suojattuja eettiseltä kritiikiltä. Tarkasteltaessa uskonnonfilosofisen (tai minkä tahansa) ajattelujärjestelmän kokonaisuutta arvioitavana on aina sekä faktuaalisia että normatiivisia väitteitä ja uskomuksia, ja eettisin perustein saatetaan joskus joutua kyseenalaistamaan myös faktuaalisiksi katsottuja käsityksiä. Kun apologetiikan palvelukseen ideologisesti asettuva uskonnonfilosofinen argumentaatio alistetaan tällaiselle kritiikille, se osoittautuu eräänlaiseksi ”älylliseksi harharetkeksi” samaan tapaan kuin poliittisesti arveluttavien ideologioiden tueksi asettuneiden intellektuellien näkemykset. Erityisen ongelmallinen apologeettisen uskonnonfilosofian elementti on vain yhden uskonnon toiset poissulkevaan (pelastavaan) totuuteen uskova eksklusivismi (eri muodoissaan). Artikkelissa korostetaan, että ainoastaan uskonnollisen eksklusivismin hylkäävä uskonnonfilosofinen lähestymistapa kykenee eettisesti vastuulliseen keskusteluun uskonnosta. Tästä eettisestä kritiikistä avautuu kuitenkin myös metafilosofisia kysymyksiä siitä, mitä ylipäänsä merkitsee tarkastella filosofisesti eettisen ajattelun ja keskustelun rajoja tai tällaisten rajojen rikkomisia. Eettinen ja metafilosofinen taso kietoutuvat artikkelin argumentaatiossa näin erottamattomasti yhteen.
Public Finance Challenges of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Responses of the State Audit Office
Authors: Domokos László
Published: July 2022

Meas­ures in­tro­duced world­wide in re­sponse to the COVID-19 pan­demic have brought with them the po­ten­tial for a crisis to de­velop. A crisis, by its nature, will pose a chal­lenge to all of us. However, a chal­lenge will also cre­ate op­por­tun­it­ies to im­ple­ment a qual­it­at­ive change. This art­icle presents the chal­lenges the State Audit Of­fice has faced dur­ing the COVID-19 pan­demic, as part of its day-to-day work and when ana­lys­ing the ef­fects of the pan­demic. Re­stric­tions on per­sonal con­tacts have in­duced or­gan­iz­a­tional changes and in­teg­rity risks have in­creased. In re­sponse to these chal­lenges, or­gan­iz­a­tional changes have taken place, cov­er­ing as­pects such as work or­gan­iz­a­tion and di­git­al­isa­tion. The State Audit Of­fice has in­tro­duced new types of audits to in­crease audit cov­er­age, thereby con­trib­ut­ing to a re­duc­tion in in­creased risks of cor­rup­tion, and thus to the func­tion­ing of a well-gov­erned state. The SAO has pro­duced an in­creased num­ber of ana­lyses on pub­lic fin­ance to serve as a basis for its ad­vis­ory activ­it­ies in­ten­ded to help achieve the goals of the Gov­ern­ment. In budget man­age­ment, the concept of re­si­li­ence had to be re­in­ter­preted and the aim of en­sur­ing fiscal bal­ance had to be sub­or­din­ated to the fin­an­cing of meas­ures to strengthen the re­si­li­ence of the eco­nomy as a whole. A new chal­lenge is posed by the fact that, con­cur­rently to ef­forts for re­start­ing the eco­nomy, steps must also be made to con­sol­id­ate the bal­ance of the budget.
The Alternative Dispute Resolution in Major Regulatory and Indicative Legal Cultures
Authors: Visegrády Antal
Published: July 2022

After cla­ri­fy­ing the nature of the legal cul­ture, the present study ex­am­ines the op­er­a­tion and ef­fect­ive­ness of al­tern­at­ive dis­pute res­ol­u­tions in six European (in­clud­ing Eng­lish and Hun­garian) Is­lamic, African, Hindu, and Far East­ern (Chinese and Ja­pan­ese) legal sys­tems. The final con­clu­sion of the art­icle is that a clear re­arrange­ment in the world of legal cul­tures has begun since the 20th cen­tury, in two main dir­ec­tions. On the one hand, West­ern legal cul­tures, among other reas­ons, are more open to ex­plor­ing and in­creas­ingly open to al­tern­at­ive dis­pute res­ol­u­tions due to civic dis­sat­is­fac­tion with the ju­di­ciary. On the other hand, in East­ern legal cul­tures, the role of law in con­flict res­ol­u­tion is gradu­ally in­creas­ing.
Seasonality and Dynamics of Gastrointestinal Helminths in Grazing Horses
Authors: de Lima Saes Isabela , Gonçalves Juliana Alencar , do Carmo Tábata Alves , Mena Mateus Oliveira , de Almeida Cipriano Isabela , de Favare Giordani Mascoli , Bello Hornblenda Joaquina Silva , Guelpa Gabriel Jabismar , de Soutello Ricardo Velludo Gomes
Published: July 2022

The prevalence of helminths in horses may vary, depending on climatic factors and host susceptibility. The objective of this study was to evaluate the seasonal dynamics of helminth infection in grazing horses, from October 2015 to September 2016. In total, 104 crossbred horses of different age groups, males and females in a single herd, participated in this study. Individual fecal samples were collected every 28 days for counting of eggs per gram of feces (EPG) and fecal cultures. The horses were evaluated individually for weight, body condition score (BCS) and clinical status. Climatic information relating to the farm was also collected. The categories most affected by helminths were foals and senior horses, with EPG averages of 1271.9 and 1186.5, respectively. The EPG averages for all animal categories together, in the four seasons were: 1042.1 spring; 1508.9 summer; 817.8 autumn; and 571.1 winter. Through the body condition evaluation, it was seen that senior animals presented the lowest BCS in all seasons. It was concluded that the season in which these animals were most affected by helminth infections was the summer and that the most susceptible categories were foals and senior horses.
Differences in the Functional Activity and Redox Homeostasis Between the Left and Right Adrenal Gland of Rats Exposed to Chronic Isolation Stress
Authors: Gavrilović Ljubica , Stojiljković Vesna , Pejić Snežana , Tišma Vera Spasojević , Nikolić Dragan , Pajović Snežana B.
Published: July 2022

The aim of this study was to examine whether there are differences in adrenomedullary function in respect to the left and right sides in chronic stress conditions. We investigated how chronic stress isolation (CSI 12 weeks) affected the protein levels of key enzymes involved in adrenaline (A) synthesis (phenyl ethanolamine N-methyltransferase -PNMT), storage (vesicular monoamine transporters 2 - VMAT2) and degradation (catechol-O-methyltransferase - COMT), as well as the concentrations of A as an index for adrenomedullary function in the left and right adrenal medulla. Also, we examined the concentrations of malondialdehyde (MDA), protein levels of nuclear factor κB (NF-κB), and activity of catalase (CAT) in the left and right adrenal medulla. The investigated parameters were quantified by Western blot analysis, assay of enzymatic activity, and CAT Research ELISA kits. We found that CSI pro duced significantly increased levels of PNMT protein, and VMAT2 protein, as well as increased concentrations of A in the right adrenal medulla. However, we recorded that CSI increased protein levels of COMT and NF-κB, as well as the concentrations of MDA in the left adrenal medulla. Also, CSI decreased the activity of CAT only in the left adrenal medulla. Based on these results, it may be concluded that adrenomedullary function is different in respect to the left and right sides in chronic stress conditions.
Multiple Myeloma with Skin and Renal Involvement and Anaplasma Phagocytophilum Co-Infection in a Dog
Authors: Turna Hana , Tothova Csilla , Kozar Martin , Valencakova-Agyagosova Alexandra , Figurova Maria , Grelova Simona , Takacova Martina , Svoboda Miroslav
Published: July 2022

An 11-year-old male Cocker Spaniel was presented with acute onset of apathy, polyuria and polydipsia. Blood examination showed hypoalbuminemia and hyperglobulinemia, while electrophoresis revealed monoclonal gammopathy. Subsequent tests showed glycosuria, proteinuria, a positive serology test for Anaplasma spp. and ultrasonographical changes of the liver and spleen. Urine electrophoresis confirmed the presence of Bence-Jones protein. The dog’s condition deteriorated, and the dog had developed skin lesions on the neck and body. The owner decided to euthanize the dog and agreed to bone marrow and skin biopsy. Bone marrow cytology revealed an increased number of plasma cells and several cellular atypia. Histopathology of the skin lesions showed a round cell tumor of lymphoid or plasmacytoid origin. Subsequent immunohistology supported the diagnosis of multiple myeloma cutaneous involvement.

This case report describes unusual features observed in a dog with multiple myeloma.
On Generalized Jacobsthal and Jacobsthal–Lucas Numbers
Authors: Bród Dorota , Michalski Adrian
Published: July 2022

Jacobsthal numbers and Jacobsthal–Lucas numbers are some of the most studied special integer sequences related to the Fibonacci numbers. In this study, we introduce one parameter generalizations of Jacobsthal numbers and Jacobsthal–Lucas numbers. We define two sequences, called generalized Jacobsthal sequence and generalized Jacobsthal–Lucas sequence. We give generating functions, Binet’s formulas for these numbers. Moreover, we obtain some identities, among others Catalan’s, Cassini’s identities and summation formulas for the generalized Jacobsthal numbers and the generalized Jacobsthal–Lucas numbers. These properties generalize the well-known results for classical Jacobsthal numbers and Jacobsthal–Lucas numbers. Additionally, we give a matrix representation of the presented numbers.
Effects of Different Cropping and Land Management Practices on the Quality of Irrigated Soils of the Upper Awash Basin, Central Rift Valley of Ethiopia
Authors: Deche Almaz , Assen Mohammed , Damene Shimeles , Legass Asmamaw
Published: July 2022

Irrigation is one way of utilizing the land resources to enhance agricultural production. Irrigation crop production is crucial in the present study area due to its arid and semi-arid climatic characteristics. However, little is known about the influence of different cropping and land management practices on soil quality (SQ). This study aimed to determine the effects of different cropping systems and land management practices on variability of SQ indicators in the Central Rift Valley of Ethiopia (CRVE). To this end, 45 disturbed surface (0‒20 cm) and 24 undisturbed (upper 7 cm) soil samples were collected from four adjacent farms: large-scale perennial farms (LSPF), large-scale annual farms (LSAF), smallholder subsistence annual farms (SHAF), and non-cultivated lands (NCL). Soil analyses were made for selected SQ indicators – particle size analysis, bulk density, soil water content, organic matter, pH, total nitrogen, available potassium and phosphorus, exchangeable bases, and cation exchange capacity. One-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Pearson correlation coefficient (r) were computed. Key informants’ interview was conducted to substantiate the data obtained from soil laboratory analyses. As the results confirmed, different cropping and land management practices had significant effects on some SQ indicators. Soil organic matter, total nitrogen, available P, and available K declined significantly (P < 0.05) in the soils of LSAF and SHAF. This is attributed to land management-induced problems such as frequent tillage practice of mono-cropping, high level of mechanization, removal of crop residues/above-ground biomass in LSAF, and use of low external inputs and overcultivation without appropriate land management practices in SHAF. However, LSPF practice resulted in the improvement of key SQ indicators, next to NCL. Therefore, LSPF can be an alternative cropping and land management practice to achieve sustainable agricultural production and land management in semi-arid irrigated lands of CRVE and in places with similar environments.
Influence of Plants on the Spatial Variability of Soil Penetration Resistance
Authors: Kunakh Olga , Zhukova Yulia , Yakovenko Volodymyr , Daniuk Olga
Published: July 2022

Soil penetration resistance is an informative indicator to monitor soil compaction, which affects a range of ecological processes in floodplain ecosystems. The aim of the investigation was to reveal the influence of vegetation cover on the spatial variability of penetration resistance of floodplain soils. The study was carried out in the elm oak forest in the floodplain of the Dnipro River (Dniprovsko-Orilsky Nature Reserve, Ukraine). The study of the soil profile morphology was performed in accordance with the guidelines of the field description of soils FAO. The soil penetration resistance was measured in the field using the Eijkelkamp manual penetrometer to a depth of 100 cm at 5-cm intervals within the polygon consisted of 105 sampling points. Vegetation descriptions were made in a 3×3-meter surrounding from each sampling point. The soil penetration resistance was found to regularly increase with increasing depth. The changes in resistance values were insignificant until 25–30 cm depth. After that, there was a sharp increase in penetration resistance up to the depth of 70–75 cm, after which the indicators plateaued. In the three-dimensional aspect, the spatial variation of soil penetration resistance can be fractionated into broad-scale, medium-scale, and fine-scale components. Tree vegetation induces a broad-scale component of soil penetration resistance variations, which embraces the whole soil profile. The herbaceous vegetation induces a medium-scale component, which embraces the upper and middle parts of the soil profile. The fine-scale component is influenced by pedogenic factors.
Methodology of Wildlife Underpasses Attractiveness Assessment
Authors: Nevřelová Marta , Lehotská Blanka , Ružičková Jana
Published: July 2022

The permeability of line barriers in the landscape is often a prerequisite for the survival of the wide spectrum of native species. The aim of this study is to create a methodology for assessing the attractiveness of wildlife underpasses used by animals during migrations, translocations or as a habitat. Understanding the relationship between the parameters of underpasses in the broader landscape-ecological context and their attractiveness for animals is a key aspect in spatial planning and the construction of new linear transport structures, which will significantly help mitigate the barrier effect and isolation of animal populations. The attractiveness assessment is based on the evaluation of the underpass individual parameters and its surroundings through the 8 sub-indexes (openness, substrate, anthropogenic, vegetation, landscape structure elements, ecological networks, potential and real migration/habitat).
Prognostic value of serum ammonia in critical patients with non-hepatic disease: A prospective, observational, multicenter study
Authors: Li Yue , Yao Zhipeng , Li Yunlong , Yang Zhenyu , Li Ming , Chen Zhendong , Liu Shujie , Gong Jianguo , Huang Libin , Xu Ping , Li Yan , Li Haihong , Liu Xuan , Zhang Li , Zhang Guixia , Wang Hongliang
Published: July 2022

Background and Objectives

Non-hepatic hyperammonemia can damage the central nervous system (CNS), and possible prognostic factors are lacking. This study aimed to investigate the prognostic and risk factors for patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU).

Materials and Methods

This prospective, observational, multicenter study was conducted between November and December 2019 at 11 ICUs in the Chinese Heilongjiang province. Changes in blood ammonia level during and after ICU admission were continuously monitored and expressed as the high level (H-), mean level (M-), and initial level (I-) of ammonia. The risk factors of poor prognosis were investigated by conducting univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis was conducted to compare the predictive ability of Acute Physiologic Assessment and Chronic Health Evaluation II (APACHE-II) score, lactic acid, total bilirubin (TBil), and M-ammonia.

Results

A total of 1060 patients were included in this study, of which 707 (67%) had a favorable prognosis and 353 (33%) had a poor prognosis. As shown by univariate models, a poor prognosis was associated with elevated serum levels of lactic acid, TBil, and ammonia (P < 0.05) and pathologic scores from three assessments: APACHE-II, Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS), and Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA). Multivariate analysis revealed that circulating mean ammonia levels in ICU patients were independently associated with a poor prognosis (odds ratio [OR] = 1.73, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.07–2.80, P = 0.02). However, the APACHE-II score (area under the curve [AUC]: 0.714, sensitivity: 0.86, specificity: 0.68, P < 0.001) remained the most predictive factor for patient prognosis by ROC analysis.

Conclusion

Elevated serum levels of ammonia in the blood were independently prognostic for ICU patients without liver disease.
Electrochemotherapy for solid tumors: literature review and presentation of a novel endoscopic approach
Authors: Schipilliti Francesca Matilde , Onorato Maurizio , Arrivi Giulia , Panebianco Martina , Lerinò Debora , Milano Annalisa , Roberto Michela , Capalbo Carlo , Mazzuca Federica
Published: July 2022

Background

Electrochemotherapy (ECT) is a minimally invasive and safe treatment gaining positive and long-lasting antitumoral results that are receiving the attention of the scientific community. It is a local treatment that combines the use of electroporation and the administration of cytotoxic drugs to induce cell death in the target tissue. ECT is largely used for the treatment of cutaneous and subcutaneous lesions, and good results have been reported for the treatment of deep visceral tumors. The latest literature review is provided. Moreover, in line with its development for the treatment of visceral tumors in this article, we describe a novel approach of ECT: endoscopic treatment of colorectal cancer. Endoscopic ECT application was combined with systemic chemotherapy in the treatment of obstructing rectal cancer without prospective surgery. A good response after ECT was described: concentric involvement of the rectum was reduced, and no stenosing lesions were detected.

Conclusions

Clinical studies have demonstrated that ECT is a very effective treatment for tumors of different histologic types and localizations. Endoscopic treatment for gastrointestinal cancer is an innovative application of ECT. The combination of systemic treatment and ECT was safe and highly effective in the treatment of colorectal cancer, especially when obstructive, giving the patient a significant gain in quality of life.
Sampling Techniques (Probability) for Quantitative Social Science Researchers: A Conceptual Guidelines with Examples
Authors: Rahman Md. Mizanur , Tabash Mosab I. , Salamzadeh Aidin , Abduli Selajdin , Rahaman Md. Saidur
Published: July 2022

Collecting data using an appropriate sampling technique is a challenging task for a researcher to do. The researchers will be unable to collect data from all possible situations, which will preclude them from answering the study’s research questions in their current form. In light of the enormous number and variety of sampling techniques/methods available, the researcher must be knowledgeable about the differences to select the most appropriate sampling technique/method for the specific study under consideration. In this context, this study also looks into the basic concepts in probability sampling, kinds of probability sampling techniques with their advantages and disadvantages. Social science researchers will benefit from this study since it will assist them in choosing the most suitable probability sampling technique(s) for completing their research smoothly and successfully.
Efforts Towards Creating a National Brand in Kosovo (2008-2021)
Authors: Imeri Dorajet
Published: July 2022

States in the context of foreign policy apply specific strategies that relate with strengthening their international position, especially in relation to the promotion of attributes and values that make changing the perceptions of citizens of other states, and consequently of decision makers. Small states find it difficult to impose on the large international system knowing that their power and potential is little measurable.

Kosovo since its proclamation as a state, is facing this dilemma, as crises, political instability and the inability to conclude the problem of recognition have cost it in external perception as a country with unsolvable political problems, while from within as the place where opportunities for work and well-being are seen as difficult to achieve, while interethnic cooperation remains dependent on the fate of the Brussels Talks or reconciliation and forgiveness, which are also linked to political talks. The need to affirm the truth of Kosovo, found it without concrete strategies, while the application of some marketing on foreign television, was not followed by any concrete plan.

Kosovo had launched a campaign entitled “Young Europeans”, while only a few years later, 200,000 young people left the country, producing paradigmatic upheavals, in “young European immigrants”. Applying a series of methods, such as content analysis, statistics and interviews, the paper concludes that Kosovo has not had a national strategy for creating a national brand, while there are some sporadic efforts, which are not accompanied by concrete strategies, while political instability did not allow the functioning of foreign policy and consequently increased impatience of the citizens towards the institutions which was reflected in the efforts for their mass departure from the country.
Validitas Alat Praktikum Kimia Berbasis Bahan Bekas pada Materi Termokimia
Authors: Sari Cindi Patika , Fadhilah* Raudhatul , Kurniasih Dedeh
Published: July 2022

Practicum is often not carried out in schools because of the limitations of practical tools. Therefore, it is necessary to develop practical tools to make it easier for students to understand the concept of thermochemistry. This study aims to produce a valid and practical thermochemistry practicum tool. Validity is measured from the material and media aspects using a validation sheet. Meanwhile, practicality was measured using teacher and student response questionnaires. This type of research is research and development (research and development) ADDIE model (analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation). The results of the analysis show that the thermochemical practicum tool developed is declared to be very valid with an average value of 0.94 and 0.92. The results of the practicality test obtained very practical criteria in the initial field trial and the main field trial an average of 94.64% and 97.92%, respectively. Thus, the thermochemistry practicum tool developed is suitable to be used as a medium for learning thermochemical material.
Pengukuran Persepsi Peserta Didik terhadap Penggunaan Aplikasi Prezi dalam Pembelajaran IPA
Authors: Hafizah* Ellyna , Nurhaliza Siti , Irhasyuarna Yudha
Published: July 2022

he less qualified presentation of content on a learning media will affect students’ perceptions.The aim of this study is to obtain students’ perceptions toward Prezi using in a science learning. This study uses a descriptive quantitative method. The data were collected by perception questionnaire sheets to 20 students in class VIII-E of SMPN 9 Banjarmasin. The results showed that the students’ perceptions are categorized as positive, as follows 40% of them have the perceived ease of use, 50% of them have the perceived usefulness, 60% of them have the attitude of use and 45% of them have intention of use. Thus, students have believed that Prezi is easy and useful for the science learning as well as accepted if it re-apply to other topics. The results canbe considered to test a hypothesis toward the effect of each perception’s aspect in the future study
FEM ANALYSIS OF THE TOOTH OF PINIONS IN CASE OF BEVEL GEARS HAVING THE MODIFICATION OF THE SHAFT ANGLES BY THE CHANGING OF LOAD FORCES
Authors:   Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary, Bodzas Sandor
Published: July 2022

Five types of bevel gears having different shaft angles were designed. In this publication the analysis of the tooth of pinions will be focused. Different load forces will be loaded on the top of the tooth on the surfaces of the face cones. The normal stresses and normal deformations of one tooth will be analysed into two perpendicular directions on both tooth sides. The aim is the foundation of the correlation between the mechanical parameters and the shaft angles by the different load forces.
ANTECEDENTES DO ENGAJAMENTO DO CONSUMIDOR E O CONSUMIDOR ENGAJADO COMO GERADOR DE VALOR PARA A EMPRESA
Authors: Tartarotti Lucas , Dias Deise Taiana de Ávila , Toni Deonir De , Fachinelli Ana Cristina
Published: July 2022

É fundamental garantir que os consumidores estejam engajados. Assim, o tema desta pesquisa é o engajamento do consumidor como fator de geração de valor para a empresa. O problema de pesquisa que orienta o estudo define-se por quais as relações do engajamento do consumidor como gerador de valor para a organização? Portanto, o objetivo da pesquisa foi relacionar os construtos: engajamento do consumidor, envolvimento do consumidor, participação do consumidor, intenção de compra, indicações do consumidor, influência do consumidor e conhecimento do consumidor; em um modelo teórico proposto. Para o alcance deste objetivo, optou-se pelo desenvolvimento de uma pesquisa teórica. Como resultado, apresenta-se o modelo teórico proposto do engajamento do consumidor como gerador de valor para as empresas, sendo a principal contribuição teórica do artigo. Como contribuição gerencial, destaca-se que identificação dos antecedentes do engajamento do consumidor as organizações podem gerenciar este engajamento nos seus próprios consumidores, buscando um desempenho organizacional superior. Palavras-chave: Engajamento. Intenção de compra. Indicações do consumidor. Influência do consumidor. Conhecimento do consumidor.
OPERAÇÕES SOCIETÁRIAS: REVISÃO TEÓRICA SOBRE TRANSFORMAÇÃO, INCORPORAÇÃO, FUSÃO E CISÃO
Authors: Koakoski Lucas , Nespolo Daniele , Breitenbach Renato , Borelli Verena Alice , Tisott Priscila Bresolin , Rech Jane
Published: July 2022

O presente artigo tem por objetivo conceituar a transformação, a incorporação, a fusão e a cisão como instrumentos de reorganização societária visando a redução da carga tributária. Importante ressaltar que o objetivo deste trabalho obedece aos parâmetros legais do planejamento estratégico e das operações societárias aproveitando-se das lacunas existentes na Lei para a diminuição da carga tributária. Verificou-se que o planejamento tributário é ético nos limites da legislação e as figuras da transformação, incorporação, fusão e cisão se apresentam como possibilidades de redução da carga tributária e de custos favorecendo a saúde financeira das empresas e contribuindo, assim, para o crescimento da economia do país.
ANÁLISE DAS ESTRATÉGIAS COMPETITIVAS DO SETOR DE GASTRONOMIA DE CAXIAS DO SUL
Authors: Billig Osvaldo Alencar de Oliveira , Borelli Verena Alice , Dias Deise Taiana de Ávila , Rech Jane
Published: July 2022

As estratégias competitivas de Porter (1980) são evidenciadas com frequência na literatura, com maior número de estudos realizados, desenvolvidas e analisadas em diferentes setores em termos da sua aplicabilidade. O objetivo deste estudo é identificar as forças e as fraquezas que afetam as estratégias competitivas e suas causas básicas.  De natureza qualitativa exploratório e como método central de pesquisa a análise de conteúdo. Como procedimento técnico utilizou-se o estudo de caso em cinco empresas do setor gastronômico na cidade de Caxias do Sul RS, o instrumento de coleta de dados deu-se por meio de entrevista semiestruturada. Os entrevistados foram os gestores. Os resultados apontaram que apesar de todos os esforços e resultados obtidos pelas empresas, entende-se que o foco da competitividade está na qualidade de atendimento ao cliente.