bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
An Enhanced Data Storage Technique on Cloud Computing
Authors: Sharma* Kamlesh , Garg Nidhi
Published: April 2021

Exercising a collection of similar numerous easy to
get sources and resources over the internet is termed as Cloud
Computing A Cloud storage system is basically a storage system
over a large scale that consist of many independent storage
servers. During recent years a huge changes and adoption is seen
in cloud computing so security has become one of the major
concerns in it. As Cloud computing works on third party system so
security concern is there not only for customers but also for
service providers. In this paper we have discussed about
Cryptography i.e., encrypting messages into certain forms, it’s
algorithms including symmetric and asymmetric algorithm and
hashing, its architecture, and advantages of cryptography.
Reward Management Strategies and Employee Satisfaction in the Colleges of Kathmandu Valley
Authors: Upadhyay Jitendra Prasad , Adhikari Pitri Raj
Published: April 2021

Background: Educational institutions set up a reward management system with the hope that it makes the employees perform their activities to the satisfaction of all concerned stakeholders. However, there are many contradictions and complaints about the performance of employees in colleges, compelling the undertaking the studies. Objectives: This study aims to examine the impact of reward management strategies on employee satisfaction in colleges of Kathmandu valley. Methods: This paper uses a questionnaire survey method of 300 respondents of different 30 colleges/campuses of Kathmandu valley and descriptive statistics and multiple regression models are used to analyze the data. Results: The beta coefficients are positive and significant for promotion, compensation, recognition, learning opportunities, and career development opportunity with employee satisfaction which indicates these variables have a positive impact on employee satisfaction. Conclusion: It is found that reward management is positively related to employee satisfaction and it is a powerful motivational factor that leads to job satisfaction. Implications: College management including universities may focus on identifying better reward management strategies to motivate the employees to enhance better productivity.
Optimal Control in Manufacturing Areas Increase the Productivity in the Aerospace Industry of Mexicali, Baja California, México
Authors: Rodríguez * Rogelio Lopez , Sánchez Juan Carlos Quiroz , Ortiz Alicia Lopez , Hernández Juan Gabriel López , Bernal Olivia Yessenia Vargas
Published: April 2021

The efficient control in the manufacturing control is
very essential to increase the productivity and some specialized
devices are made with and adequate functions. These devices are
MEMS (Micro Electromechanical Systems), which are low-power
microdevices widely used in the industrial processes of the
Mexicali aerospace industry, which have the function of
controlling the operation of industrial systems at any stage of
manufacturing by evaluating the way to carry out their activities,
comparing standardized values with data real and activate and
deactivate high power actuator mechanisms such as fans, motors,
electric pumps and other high power used in this installed
industry. These microdevices have specific characteristics in their
operation to obtain the best operational performance of industrial
equipment and machines, at a low cost and partially operating
according to the operating system reference values of industrial
systems and generating a safe process in their operation. The
industrial processes of the Mexicali aerospace industry require
specialized knowledge because they manufacture components
with very rigid operations because they are manufactured for
aircraft with very rigorous regulations, due to the high security
that air transport requires. MEMS have increased their use in the
last ten years, where it has been applied to various industries due
to the simple way of coupling with industrial systems, and this is
why research was conducted to evaluate its use in a company in
this city that they did not intend to use them and when observing
that they increased their productive performance at one stage of
their industrial processes, they chose to apply them in all their
manufacturing areas. The investigation was from 2018 to 2019.
Assessment of Urban Domestic Water Demand and Supply in Edo North, Nigeria
Authors: O.A Bada, , A.I Alhassan , E.O. Momoh , Y. Olotu , M. Osagioduwa, , H.I. Dirisu , C.I. Ayilaran
Published: April 2021

An exponential increase in the global population has
seriously put pressure on land and water resources. It is projected
that 33% of the worldwide people will be highly water-stressed by
the 2050s if effective strategies are not developed. The study
assessed urban domestic water demand and supply in Edo North
senatorial district in Edo State, Nigeria. This is with the view of
exploring some critical water resource variables to determine
water security, distribution, and accessibility of safe drinking
water in Edo North in Edo State in Nigeria. Integrated Water
Resource Management Tools (IWRT) such as Water Poverty
Index (WPI) and Water Accessibility Indicator (WAI) was applied.
The results show that Auchi is highly water-stressed at the
Estako-west area with MPI and WAI values of 0.24 and 0.33.
Conversely, Okpella and Agenebode in Eskako central have MPI
and WAI values 0.34 and 0.31, and 0.31 and 0.32. Sabo Gida Ora
and Isobe in Owan East and West have better safe drinking water
coverage and accessibility with the indicator values of 0.54, 0.53
[WPI], and 0.61 and 0.59 [WAI]. It is generally observed that the
supply of potable water in the Edo North is highly unsecured and
unsustainable to meet the current and future demand. Valuable
and economic time is wasted to gather water from an average
closest distance of 1.3 km from home to some designated water
taps. In conclusion, it is imperative to design a robust integrated
water policy that should include Private-Public-Partnership (PPP)
to invest in the provision of safe drinking water.
Geopolymer Concrete: A Review
Authors: Ramesh Gomasa
Published: April 2021

Geopolymer Concrete is a new innovative type of
concrete, and it is used widely in the construction industries. This
type of concrete comes into place due to reduced cement content
usage in the construction of structures. Already we are using
cement as a binding material widely in the construction sector,
but the problem is due to the cement content Co2 emissions are
mainly produced and one more problem is greenhouse gases are
increasing rapidly during the manufacturing of cement. Then
after a lot of researchers, finally we got a geopolymer as a
replacement for cement. By replacing cement content with
geopolymer, we can reduce the cost of construction and reuse the
structural materials. So, this type of concrete is different from
standard conventional concrete. We can minimize Co2 and
greenhouse gases’ problem in the atmosphere and make the
structure an environmentally friendly solution. So, this type of
concrete is very famous in the construction industry, and there
are benefits also excellent. So, it can be used widely in
construction sectors worldwide. This paper may help understand
Geopolymer Concrete for everyone quickly. It gives a quick
review of the Geopolymer Concrete.
“Low Carbon Buildings for Sustainable Constructions”
Authors: Ramesh Gomasa
Published: April 2021

Greenhouse gases emissions are very important for every structure and environment. Greenhouse gases are increased now a days due to changes in climatic conditions by involving human activities in the last decades. In this main contributor is carbon content and carbon dioxide and methane in the environment. The main solution is to limit the changes in the climatic conditions. To reduce the use of carbon emissions in construction of Buildings and construction of Industrial structures. Structures which are made from timber and steel are produce less carbon and greenhouse gases compared to the concrete and steel structures. By using reused and recyclable materials we can reduce the carbon footprints and greenhouse gases as well as to develop low carbon materials. We need to design low carbon buildings to avoid climatic changes in the environment. Which will be give renewable performance. This paper gives a knowledge and help to reduction of carbon footprints on buildings. The main concept of this paper is reducing the emissions and reduce the carbon footprints and increase the life of the structure and to make the structure sustainable.
Demanda de productos orgánicos y mercados justos: Caso Costa Rica Y Nicaragua
Authors:   Universidad de Hohenheim, Kilian Bernard , Schroeder Leiva Kira ,   Universidad Autónoma de Centroamérica, Rivera Marques Lloyd ,   Universidad EARTH
Published: April 2021

A estos productos se les otorga un valor dependiendo de lo que el consumidor considere sobre este producto, en ellos encontramos la calidad, el volumen y el precio obtenido por cada miembro de la cadena.
GAMBARAN TUMOR GANAS KAPUT PANKREAS BERDASARKAN USIA, JENIS KELAMIN, GEJALA KLINIS, STADIUM TUMOR, DAN DIAGNOSIS HISTOPATOLOGI
Authors: Apgani Apen , Yulida Rachman Suci , Hamidah Abbas Endah
Published: April 2021

Tumor ganas pankreas pada tahun 2018 menempati urutan ke-8 dari 10 tumor ganas di Amerika dan Asia menjadi benua dengan kasus tumor ganas pankreas tertinggi di seluruh dunia, yaitu sebanyak 214.499 (46,7%) dari 458.918 kasus. Penelitian tentang tumor ganas pankreas di Indonesia masih sangat jarang dilakukan termasuk di Jawa Barat sehingga data epidemiologi masih sangat kurang sedangkan tumor ganas pankreas di dunia menjadi penyakit dengan jumlah kasus kematian tertinggi ke-7. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui gambaran tumor ganas kaput pankreas berdasarkan usia, jenis kelamin, gejala klinis, stadium tumor, dan diagnosis histopatologi di Rumah Sakit Umum Pusat (RSUP) Dr. Hasan Sadikin Bandung periode 2015-2019. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif dengan mengambil data sekunder yaitu data rekam medik. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan jumlah kasus tumor ganas kaput pankreas di RSUP Dr.Hasan Sadikin Bandung periode 2015-2019 yang masuk kriteria inklusi 32 kasus (56,25%) dengan kasus terbanyak pada perempuan. Kelompok usia terbanyak terjadi pada usia 50-59 tahun sebanyak 37,5%. Gejala klinis yang paling sering menjadi keluhan utama pasien adalah ikterus sebanyak 43,75%. Pasien paling banyak didiagnosis pada stadium IV sebanyak 37,5%. Diagnosis histopatologi yang paling sering ditemukan adalah Infiltrating Duct Carcinoma yaitu sebanyak 31,23%. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini adalah tumor ganas kaput pankreas terutama terjadi pada perempuan usia 50-59 tahun dengan gejala klinik terbanyak, yaitu ikterus dan umumnya datang pada stadium IV. Diagnosis histopatologi terbanyak adalah Infiltrating Duct carcinoma.
STUNTING BERHUBUNGAN DENGAN PERKEMBANGAN ANAK BALITA DI PUSKESMAS CIBEBER KOTA CIMAHI INDONESIA
Authors: Ayukarningsih Yoke , Amalia Jihan , Jayarana Panji
Published: April 2021

Stunting merupakan kondisi gangguan pertumbuhan pada anak-anak akibat kekurangan gizi dalam jangka waktu lama (kronis). Kekurangan gizi kronis menyebabkan hambatan dalam proses pembentukan dan pematangan sel saraf, jaringan otot, serta perkembangan otak balita. Terganggunya proses tersebut dapat memengaruhi perkembangan anak balita pada empat aspek yaitu motorik kasar, motorik halus, sosialisasi dan kemandirian, serta bahasa dan bicara sehingga penting untuk melakukan deteksi dini perkembangan anak balita. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui hubungan stunting dengan perkembangan anak balita di Puskesmas Cibeber Kota Cimahi. Penelitian ini bersifat analitik korelatif dengan desain potong lintang. Jumlah sampel penelitian sebanyak 35 balita stunting dan 35 balita non stunting yang dipilih dengan metode cluster sampling. Pengambilan data dengan menggunakan rekapitulasi data puskesmas dan Kuesioner Pra Skrining Perkembangan (KPSP) untuk melihat empat aspek perkembangan. Data yang diperoleh diolah menggunakan analisis univariabel dan menggunakan uji chi-square dengan nilai α < 0,05. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa mayoritas balita stunting berusia 25- 36 bulan, berjenis kelamin laki-laki, memiliki riwayat berat badan dan panjang badan lahir normal, dan hampir sebagian tidak mendapat ASI eksklusif. Penyimpangan perkembangan mayoritas dialami oleh balita stunting dan aspek perkembangan yang paling banyak terganggu yaitu motorik halus. Hasil penelitian menyatakan bahwa terdapat hubungan stunting dengan perkembangan anak balita di Puskesmas Cibeber Kota Cimahi. Hasil signifikan didapatkan pada tiap aspek perkembangan, kecuali perkembangan bahasa dan bicara balita (p=0,101). Pemenuhan kebutuhan gizi balita sangat dibutuhkan untuk mencegah stunting sehingga proses perkembangan anak balita dapat berjalan sesuai dengan tahapannya.
ASPEK ETIK DAN HUKUM KERAHASIAAN PASIEN COVID-19
Authors: dr Sutrisno , Taufan Ali
Published: April 2021

Kondisi pandemi Corona virus disease (Covid-19) yang semakin memburuk bukan hanya masalah medis saja, namun juga masalah kerahasiaan pasien yang juga berpengaruh terhadap usaha menekan penyebaran Covid-19. Timbul pertanyaan apakah pasien Covid-19 berhak memperoleh perlindungan hak kerahasiaan atau hak kerahasiaan ini dapat dikesampingkan untuk kepentingan yang lebih luas dalam pencegahan penyebaran Covid-19. Jurnal yang digunakan dalam literature review didapatkan melalui database penyedia jurnal Scientific melalui google scholar. Dari literatur yang didapatkan secara etik adanya kewajiban moral dalam hal mencegah stigmatisasi, diskriminasi, dan kesalahan dalam menyebarluaskan informasi terkait Covid-19. Kewajiban untuk melindungi rahasia pasien tidak bersifat mutlak, dan dapat dikecualikan bila ada kondisi yang membahayakan masyarakat luas yang diatur dalam etika kesehatan masyarakat. Undang-undang kesehatan di beberapa negara seperti di Amerika memberikan pengecualian terhadap kerahasiaan data pasien apabila berhubungan dengan kepentingan umum maka kerahasiaan pasien dapat dibuka. Hal ini akan sejalan dengan kondisi saat ini dikarenakan penyebaran virus Covid-19 telah menjadi bencana. Telaah pustaka ini dilakukan karena sangat pentingnya suatu pedoman etik, dan peraturan kerahasiaan pasien khususnya pasien Covid-19 yang melindungi kedua belah pihak, dan adanya kepastian hukum perikatan dokter dan pasien.
CHICK LIST OF TERMITE CULTIVATED, SYMBIOTIC AND NUTRITIOUS MUSHROOM (TERMITOMYCES HEIM) OF NAGALAND, INDIA
Authors: Wabang T.
Published: April 2021

Termitomyces is a basidiomycetous fungus which forms symbiotic relationship with some termites (Macrotermitinae) is of great ecological and
socio-economic importance. This relationship between termite and fungus brings about rapid decomposition of the plant litters particularly in
tropical and temperate forests. The fructication (Mushroom) of this fungus is considered a delicacy in all parts of the world wherever it is found.
They are the rich source of protein, carbohydrates and many other important compounds and also considered medicinally important. Of the 20
species reported from India, 5 species T. clypeatus, T. heimii, T. eurrhizus, T. mammiformis and T. microcarpus are available in Nagaland. Proper
hunting and conservation strategies of this useful fungus will bring sustenance to the local people.
TOPICAL ANTIMICROBIAL OINTMENT AND GEL PREPARATION FROM BIOSYNTHESISED SILVER NANOPARTICLE USING TABERNAEMONTANA DIVARICATE
Authors: S Nair Sruti , Devi C Anchana , N Pushpa,
Published: April 2021

Topical antimicrobials are mainly used to ght against infection caused by any micro-organism like fungi, virus and bacteria. The topical antimicrobial ointment and gel is less toxic compared to the chemical formulation. Tabernaemontana divericata have antimicrobial, antioxidant, antitumor and analgesic effect. It is known for its therapeutic effect in the healing of wound and treatment of various diseases like skin diseases, aches, ascaris, scabies, eye diseases and pain. In the present study, Silver nanoparticle was synthesised from the stem extract of Tabarnaemontana divaricata. 1mM of silver nitrate was used for the synthesis of silver nanoparticle. Ointment and gel preparations were made using biosynthesised nanoparticle and physical evaluation was carried out. Both ointment and gel forms are known to exhibit high antimicrobial activity as compared to the commercially available ointment and gel. They also have antioxidant, anticoagulation, anti-inammatory, anticancer activity and are proved to exhibit less cytotoxic effects. This may be of therapeutic value and be a widely accepted treatment modality.
GEOLOGICAL AND GEOMORPHOLOGICAL ANALYSIS AND HYDROGEOCHEMICAL ENVIRONMENT OF AQUIFERS OF THE SOUTHERN WEST COAST OF KARNATAKA, INDIA
Authors: Honnanagoudar S. S. , K. H. Girish
Published: April 2021

Dakshina kannada district is situated in peninsular region. The peninsula is composed of geologically ancient rocks of diverse original and most of
them have undergone metamorphism. The early Precambrian tonalitic gneisses invaded by granites, granulites and dolerite dykes. Granulites are
mostly restricted to areas south of Mangalore. High grade alumina rich (corundum bearing) metamorphic schists have been encountered and
younger alkaline intrusive rocks like Aegerine syenites have been reported. There are ve rivers and estuaries. Number of lineaments cut across
each other and some lineaments are parallel to each other. The Arabian sea class is the largest among other land cover features in the study area. The
river/tidal creek land cover appear as long irregular and sinous in outline. Mulki river, Netravati river, Gurupur river at southern terrain. The
qualities of groundwater at sandy aquifer are good, lateritic/weathered gneissic rocks it is sweet.
Music Recommendation System based on Emotions in User’s Social Media behaviour
Authors: Perera Ravidu
Published: April 2021

The
modern lifestyle makes people more competitive. It can lead to more stressful
situations in our lifestyle. With the changes in human emotional behaviour,
they tend to share their feelings on social media platforms rather than
communicating with relatives. Studies proved that people used to listen to
music to avoid emotional situations in their life. But there is no proper way
to get the most accurate music to listen to and avoid emotional conflicts.

Resolving these
conflicts, the music recommendation system based on emotion introduced. It
analyses the users' recent social media content and detects the various kind of
emotions. To ensure that the suggested music is relevant to users emotions, the
lyrics analysing was done using natural language processing techniques to
identify the music emotions. Most people pay attention to the meaning of the
songs, that was the major reason to consider the emotions of the lyrics.
Postharvest quality of pepino melon (Solanum muricatum Aiton) as influenced by NPK fertilizer rates, growing environment and storage temperature
Authors: Mutua Carol , Ogweno Joshua , Gesimba Robert
Published: April 2021

The present study evaluated the effect of NPK fertilizer (17:17:17) rates (0, 100, 200, 300 and 400 kg ha-1) on the postharvest quality of field and greenhouse grown pepino melons (Solanum muricatum Ait.) stored at room temperature (15-22°C) and at low temperature (7°C). The study was carried out in randomized complete block design with fruits from the field and greenhouse, five NPK fertilizer rates as treatments and the two storage temperatures replicated three times. Data were collected on percentage fruit weight loss (PWL), total soluble solids (TSS), firmness and shelf life. Results indicated that greenhouse and field grown fruits from the control and plants supplied with 100 kg NPK ha-1 had low PWL at both storage temperatures. Field grown fruits from the control stored at room temperature had the highest TSS and were firmer after 28 days of storage. Field grown fruits not supplied with fertilizer and stored at low temperature had a shelf life of 27 and 26 days in trial one and two respectively. Application of 100 kg NPK ha-1 and storage of pepino melon fruits at low temperature can be used to enhance quality and shelf life.
Studies on Homalomeneae (Araceae) of Borneo XXVII: A new Homalomena [Chamaecladon Clade] endemic to the Santubong Peninsula
Authors: Wong Sin Yeng , Boyce Peter C.
Published: April 2021

A new species of Homalomena Chamaecladon Clade is described from the Santubong Peninsula, Kuching Division, Sarawak, to where it is endemic, and compared with H. paucinervia from the nearby Matang Massif, and with H. atrox from Sri Aman, the two other most similar described species from NW Borneo. All three species are illustrated from living plants, and keyed-out.
Persiapan Deteksi Plat dengan Modifikasi Metode Viola Jones KNN
Authors: Purnomo Jati , Maukar Maukar
Published: April 2021

Saat ini sistem pengenalan plat nomor secara otomatis (ALPR, automatic license plate recognition) sudah mulai digunakan di berbagai negara. Deteksi Plat adalah menangkap gambar plat nomor kendaraan dan kemudian gambar diproses melalui beberapa algoritma untuk menyediakan konversi alfa numerik gambar ke dalam format teks. Meskipun tampak mudah dilakukan oleh manusia, ternyata pendeteksian plat sangat rumit dilakukan oleh komputer karena terdapat beberapa kesulitan yang terkait dengan lokasi, sudut pandang, cahaya, dan oklusi. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk hasil deteksi Plat Modifikasi Metode Viola Jones KNN. Penelitian ini menerapkan metode Viola Jones (HaarCasscade) untuk membangun sistem deteksi plat dengan menggunakan bahasa pemrograman Python 3.0.serta library Open CV. Keterbatasan informasi terhadap plat detection (dari cara persipan sampai finishing serta bahasa program pendukungnya) membuat minimnya penelitian pada bidang ini. Persiapan pada tahap ini dapat dilanjutkan penelitian secara langsung pada objek plat jenis kendaraan bermotor.
Analisis Penerimaan Aplikasi Indriver dengan Menggunakan Pendekatan Modified Technology Acceptance Model
Authors: Hendrawan Bonny , Hartanto Tomi , Wulansari Sendy
Published: April 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji apakah fleksibilitas harga, kualitas layanan, kemudahan penggunaan yang dirasakan dan kegunaan yang dirasakan mempengaruhi kepuasan pengguna dan niat untuk menggunakan sistem aplikasi inDriver. Analisis penerimaan sistem aplikasi InDriver menggunakan pendekatan Model Penerimaan teknologi yang dimodifikasi. Data tersebut diperoleh dari 100 pengguna aplikasi indriver di Jakarta Selatan dengan mendistribusikan kuesioner online. Analisis data dilakukan menggunakan model persamaan struktural Partial Least Square (SEM-PLS) menggunakan SmartPLS3. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa fleksibilitas harga memiliki efek positif dan signifikan pada kemudahan penggunaan inDriver yang dirasakan. Fleksibilitas harga memiliki efek positif tetapi tidak signifikan pada kepuasan pengguna inDriver. Kemudahan penggunaan yang dirasakan memiliki efek positif dan signifikan pada kepuasan pengguna inDriver. Kegunaan yang dirasakan memiliki efek positif dan signifikan pada kepuasan pengguna inDriver. Kualitas layanan memiliki efek positif dan signifikan pada kegunaan yang dirasakan. Kualitas layanan memiliki efek positif tetapi tidak signifikan pada kepuasan pengguna inDriver. Kepuasan pengguna memiliki efek positif dan signifikan pada niat perilaku untuk digunakan pada driver. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dan pembahasan di atas, dapat disimpulkan bahwa fleksibilitas harga berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap persepsi kemudahan secara statistik diterima.
Ketidakpatuhan Dokter Spesialis Obsgin dalam Melaksanakan Clinical Pathway
Authors: Munjari Munjari
Published: April 2021

Tujuan penelian ini adalah untuk memperoleh data mengapa dokter spesialis Obsgin tidak patuh dalam menggunakan clinical pathway dalam setiap tindakan pelayanan asuhan medis sectio caesaria. Jenis penelitian kualitatif dengan metode pendekatan kasus indepth interview. Hasil penelitian menemukan setiap informan sudah memahami maksud dan tujuan clinical pathway tetapi belum melaksanakannya dengan empat alasan, yaitu tidak dilibatkan, permintaan pasien, kebijakan manajemen, dan tidak jelas adanya perintah. Ketidakpatuhan ini membawa implikasi terhadap peningkatan mutu dan biaya serta keselamatan pasien sehingga mengancam kelangsungan performa rumah sakit
Academic health services and health needs of college students around the era of the Covid-19 pandemic
Authors: Kotsalou Eirini , Sakellari Evanthia , Lagiou Areti , Kotsalou Evaggelia
Published: April 2021

Objective: The university medical services vary around the world (even within each university), but there are only a few publications on the utilization of these services by the students. The available on-campus services of public health care might include general health care, women’s centers, mental health care, disability services, wellness resource centers, career counseling, and alcohol and other drug education programs.

Evidence Acquisition: This paper reviews the current literature on the overtime and current (due to Covid-19 pandemic) public health needs of college students based on studies that report the commonest specific diagnostic reasons for using the on-campus health care services.

Results: Special reference is done on mental health problems among students generally and the students of health professions fields (a specific category themselves). Besides, other issues of interest are the substance-related problems among students and their perceptions about mental health problems and on- campus help- seeking services.

Conclusions: It is unanimous that we need further educational and promotional campaigns to enhance the students; help-seeking behaviors, reduce stigmatizing behaviors and create more preventive public health services on campus, but also out-campus due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Examination of Impact of Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate and Dibutyl Phthalate on Rat Internal Organs by Scanning Acoustic Microscopy and Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectroscopy
Authors: Tanoren Bukem , Albeniz Gurcan , Ahbab Mufide Aydogan , Sener Leyla Turker , Albeniz Işıl , Alkan Fatma Ates , Ozsobaci Nural Pastaci , Selcuk Berzem , Unlu Mehmet Burcin
Published: April 2021

Objective: Phthalates, despite their endocrine disrupting effects, are widely used as plastifiants. Environmental exposure of phthalates was demonstrated to cause fetal death and reproductive toxicity in human beings, as well as in laboratory animals. However, underlying mechanisms are not clear.

Material and Methods: Here, we examine the impact of di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP)on rat lungs, brain and heart by scanning acoustic microscopy (SAM) and inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES). First, we evaluate tissues of mother rats and we show that the acoustic impedance values oftissues of DEHP and DBP delivered rats differ from those of tissues of the control rat. Then, element level analyses withinthese tissues are done and element levels within tissues of DEHP and DBP delivered pregnant rats are found to be higherthan those within tissues of the control pregnant rat. We then evaluate the tissues of offspring female rats.

Results: It is shown that acoustic impedance values of tissues of offspring rats of DEHP and DBP delivered mother rats are higher than those of tissues of the control offspring rats of the control mother rat. Besides, element analysis revealshigher element levels in the tissues of offspring rats of DEHP and DBP delivered mother rats.

Conclusion: Therefore, we can conclude that phthalates cause structural and functional changes within rat internal organs such as lungs, brain and heart. In summary, both modalities are confirmatory in a way that tissues of DEHP and DBP exposed pregnant rats and their offspring rats are differentiated by different acoustic impedance values obtained by SAM and higher element levels specified by ICP-OES.
Internationalisation through South-North mobility: Experiences and outcomes of research capacity-building programmes for African scholars in Denmark
Authors: Adriansen Hanne Kirstine , Madsen Lene Møller
Published: April 2021

Internationalisation of higher education in the global South manifests in different ways through different modalities. Using a multi-disciplinary mobility-lens, this paper discusses outcomes of geographical mobility practiced by African scholars going to universities in the global North as part of research capacity-building programmes. Over the past 30 years, Danida (Danish International Development Assistance) has provided financial assistance – including research visits at Danish universities – to academics in the global South, who would work with problems in their home countries. This type of internationalisation through research capacity building is used in many European countries and is interesting because it facilitates geographical mobility across the North-South socio-economic divide. Based on a survey sent to 499 current and former African scholars as well as 15 qualitative interviews, the aim of this paper is to analyse the reflections from African academics being involved in this type of internationalisation practice. Thereby we give voice to scholars from the global South who are the practitioners of South-North mobility. More specifically, we analyse the role of different locations for becoming an academic and for their knowledge production. Thus, the paper critically examines the impact made by ‘internationalisation as mobility’ on the personal and professional development of African academics.
Key words: Internationalisation, Academic mobility, Knowledge production, Africa, Capacity building
How to cite this article: Adriansen, H.K. & Madsen, L.M. 2021. Internationalisation through South-North mobility: Experiences and outcomes of research capacity-building programmes for African scholars in Denmark. Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in the South. 5(1): 46-65. DOI: 10.36615/sotls.v5i1.166.
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Internationalisation through South-North mobility: Experiences and outcomes of research capacity-building programmes for African scholars in Denmark
Authors: Adriansen Hanne Kirstine , Madsen Lene Møller
Published: April 2021

Internationalisation of higher education in the global South manifests in different ways through different modalities. Using a multi-disciplinary mobility-lens, this paper discusses outcomes of geographical mobility practiced by African scholars going to universities in the global North as part of research capacity-building programmes. Over the past 30 years, Danida (Danish International Development Assistance) has provided financial assistance – including research visits at Danish universities – to academics in the global South, who would work with problems in their home countries. This type of internationalisation through research capacity building is used in many European countries and is interesting because it facilitates geographical mobility across the North-South socio-economic divide. Based on a survey sent to 499 current and former African scholars as well as 15 qualitative interviews, the aim of this paper is to analyse the reflections from African academics being involved in this type of internationalisation practice. Thereby we give voice to scholars from the global South who are the practitioners of South-North mobility. More specifically, we analyse the role of different locations for becoming an academic and for their knowledge production. Thus, the paper critically examines the impact made by ‘internationalisation as mobility’ on the personal and professional development of African academics.
Students Comprehension To The New Terminology of Covid-19
Authors: Saimon Aminnudin , Abdul Latif Nazatul Aineena , Rahim Nazihah Abd , Yusoff Ainul Insyirah Mohd , Mohammad Nur Syazani Hanis
Published: April 2021

Purpose of Study: The pandemic that hit the world at this time has led to the existence of new terms COVID-19 in society. This study aims to find out the use of new terms in the COVID-19 press conference.

Methodology: This study is a quantitative study that uses a survey method which is a questionnaire used to identify new terms in the COVID-19 press conference and examine the level of student knowledge of terms in the COVID-19 press conference.

Main Finding: A total of 200 students from four public universities were selected using stratified random sampling. The findings of the study found that UIAM students make a higher comprehensive, followed by UPSI, UKM, and UM students. The total is 3952, UIAM students take the first as 1001 comprehensive of COVID-19 terminology followed by UPSI (998), UKM (995), and UM (958). The terms of R-Naught, Surveying Activities, and Triaging is the newest terminology not understood by all students from all chosen universities. The final finding shows that students comprehensive are really good toward the new terminology of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Research Implication: The implication from this research would like to give some more information to the community about terminology. This research also enhanced the lexicon of the Malay language, thus helping the Malay language to subscribe and describe the new terminology to the other fields.

The novelty of This Study: Based on the research, this paper is the new novelty would like to seek comprehensive students toward the COVID-19 terminology.
ANALYSIS OF MODERN FACTORS INFLUENCING THE DEVELOPMENT OF ANTI-CORRUPTION ACTIVITIES OF THE STATE
Authors: Naumchuk Kateryna Naumchuk Kateryna
Published: April 2021

For several years in a row, Ukraine has been on the path of active democratic transformations due to a significant number of complex political, economic, environmental, and regulatory changes. Most of the transformations are due to the unwillingness of civil society to put up with situations that hinder the gradual development of all spheres of activity.
Unfortunately, the leading positions are occupied by problems related to corruption in the public sector, which is one of the inhibiting factors in the implementation of state programs, reforms, and innovations. Their influence reduces the level of public confidence in the government, as well as contributes to the deterioration of the country's position at the level of
international cooperation. Such actions lead to the development of crisis phenomena in sociopolitical and economic activities, reduces the level of national security and social protection of citizens.
The presence of crisis phenomena leads to the need to make changes in the functioning of the most necessary industries such as health care facilities, educational services, state-owned enterprises, and industry. The phenomenon of corruption has a negative impact on the country's competitiveness, on its ability to fully meet the needs of its own citizens, which creates distrust not only of ordinary citizens but also of entrepreneurs.
Based on this, identifying and preventing the influence of the main factors influencing the development of the anti-corruption policy of the state is quite relevant and important for solving the problems that have covered the activities of our country. In the course of the research, the approaches to understanding the essence of anti-corruption policy were generalized, measures were identified and priority areas for combating corruption were identified. It was found that the
functioning of the process of democratic transformation in combating corruption contributes to the creation of a non-corrupt environment that promotes the progressive development of the country.
Keywords: Corruption, corrupt activities, state anti-corruption policy, anti-corruption activities, public administration, public administration, public authorities.
REGULATORY AND LEGAL SUPPORT OF INTERACTION BETWEEN PUBLIC AUTHORITIES AND CIVIL SOCIETY INSTITUTIONS IN UKRAINE
Authors: Dokalenko Varvara Dokalenko Varvara
Published: April 2021

The article examines the features of regulatory and legal support for the interaction of public authorities and civil society institutions in Ukraine, identifies existing problems and identifies promising areas for their solution. It is established that today there are a number of
legislative acts that directly regulate the activities of civil society institutions, and other acts that contain certain aspects of the existence of civil society. This includes the Constitution of Ukraine, which defines the general principles of power-social interaction, laws governing the most important issues of power-social interaction, as well as bylaws that specify the legislation on
power-social interaction for the prompt resolution of issues. It is determined that in Ukraine there is currently a problem with the regulation of media activities, as the authorities need to balance between strict control and full loyalty. The effectiveness of trade unions remains a big question, as a significant number of the employed population work in the private sector, often not quite legally, which does not allow to influence the protection of their rights. He is waiting for a
solution to the issue of the activity of public councils under the authorities. It is concluded that the current regulatory framework does not ensure public interest in participating in their activities due to the complex procedure of formation and operation in general.
Keywords: public authorities, civil society institutions, public associations, public councils, mass media, trade unions.
Le spectre des inégalités
Authors: Lepage Henri
Published: April 2021

L’accueil incroyable reçu par Le Capital au XXIe siècle de Thomas Piketty est moins dû à ses qualités intrinsèques, qu’à l’utilité qu’il revêt aux yeux de qui cherche à légitimer les intentions intrusives de l’État. L’ouvrage est truffé de lacunes tant théoriques que méthodologiques, détaillées par l’économiste Henri Lepage.
An Algorithmic God
Authors: Chaitin Gregory
Published: April 2021

Computer models can show us that mathematics has infinite conceptual complexity, but any mathematical theory is finite. What about biology? Can we think of DNA as a programming language and evolution as programming without a programmer? Gregory Chaitin proposes a new research program, applying software models to biology.
Vegetable Rights
Authors: Gelernter Daniel
Published: April 2021

Human culture denies vegetal existence in its own right; the body of the plant must return to the soul of plants—claims a recent book. Daniel Gelernter reviews Through Vegetal Being: Two Philosophical Perspectives by Luce Irigaray and Michael Marder.
Two Experiments in Abiogenesis
Authors: Tour James
Published: April 2021

Two new papers on prebiotic chemistry are reviewed by James Tour. The first claims to find further support for the RNA World hypothesis and the second suggests that nucleotide formation and selection may have been robust processes on the prebiotic Earth. Tour expresses skepticism on both counts.
The Galilean Style
Authors: Bolender John , Uriagereka Juan , Berlinski David
Published: April 2021

For Ludwig Wittgenstein, the label “language” lumps together activities by reason of their overlapping similarities, their family resemblances. He saw no need to suppose any prevailing hidden unity.
Grasping for Groups
Authors: Immler Simone , Weinstein Bret
Published: April 2021

Why do humans seem to have an intrinsic need to categorize and group similar items together? Our natural surroundings, with their splendid diversity of organisms, are not exempt from this habit of ours.
The Nuclear Reaction
Authors: Fumento Michael
Published: April 2021

A range of economic, environmental, and physical factors all combine to make nuclear power by far the best choice for future American electricity production. Journalist Michael Fumento argues against wind and solar power.
Pentingnya Kompetensi Sosial Guru Pendidikan Agama Kristen dalam Meningkatkan Motivasi Siswa Belajar Pendidikan Agama Kristen
Authors: Gule Yosefo
Published: April 2021

Dalam tulisan ini, penulis akan mengkaji dan mendeskripsikan tentang pentingnya kompetensi sosial guru PAK dalam meningkatkan motivasi siswa belajar PAK. Metode penelitian pada penulisan artikel ini adalah menggunakan metode kajian kualitatif deskriptif dengan pendekatan library research. Tantangan pendidikan Kristen saat ini diperhadapkan dengan kemajuan zaman di bidang pengetahuan dan teknologi yang berkembang pesat, di mana ilmu pengetahuan dapat diakses dengan mudah oleh siapa saja melalui genggaman tangan. Hal ini menjadi tantangan yang kompleks bagi guru PAK untuk terampil mengajar dan menarik perhatian siswa untuk termotivasi belajar PAK. Apabila guru PAK tidak cakap dalam memotivasi siswa belajar maka pembelajaran PAK akan menjadi rutinitas biasa bagi siswa di kemudian hari. Salah satu upaya yang dapat dilakukan guru PAK dalam rangka memotivasi siswa belajar PAK dapat dilakukan lewat kompetensi sosial guru PAK. Kaitan antara kompetensi sosial guru PAK dengan motivasi siswa belajar PAK dimulai dari kemampuan guru PAK berkomunikasi dan bergaul secara efektif dengan peserta didik, sesama pendidik, orang tua atau wali peserta didik dan masyarakat. Kemampuan bergaul dan berkomunikasi yang baik dan efektif itulah yang akan memengaruhi kualitas pembelajaran dan motivasi belajar siswa. Sebagaimana Yesus sendiri menunjukkan kompetensi sosial-Nya dengan bergaul dan bersosial kepada semua orang untuk memotivasi dan memberikan pengajaran firman Allah supaya semua orang hidup benar dan diselamatkan.
Reflective Critical Thinking Skills of Student Leaders in Higher Education Institutions for Development
Authors: Reyes-Chua Ethel , Navigar Noel R. , M. Campaña Mark Jayson , A. Ymana Roselyn , M. Ventayen Randy Joy , A. Ymana Inna Crizzia
Published: April 2021

The Higher Education plays an important role in the Financial Development, in Economic Growth and in the Environmental Science. The purpose of the study is to train student leaders to become reflective and critical thinkers in their environment. There is a need for an intervention by student leaders in higher education institutions on environmental education. Thus, a seminar-workshop that will improve student leadership and critical thinking capabilities is a smart approach. This research aimed to describe the strategies for the recognition and realistic implementation of reflective critical thinking skills to students in their studies, their families and the community or environment. It also aimed to bring out the general importance of environmental education in their life as students. This study uses a qualitative method using critical analysis and survey. Graphical, ranking, and tabular techniques were also used to present the results. This was attended by 40 student leaders who engaged in the intervention activity. The data obtained has been summarized and analyzed. As a result, the different methods were ranked accordingly when determining areas for development. In the end, the researchers have come up with a Reflective Critical Thinking Cycle in Environmental Education that can be used and extended to oneself, the family, and the society. The research findings based on the intervention should be consistently done to show students how to balance academic and extra-curricular activities and in dealing with their environment
Çocuklarda ve Adölesanlarda Ağız Sağlığına Bağlı Yaşam Kalitesinin Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: YARAN Ayşegül , EGİL Edibe
Published: April 2021

Yaşam kalitesi kişinin kendini sosyal, psikolojik ve fizyolojik olarak iyi hissetme halidir. Kişinin fiziksel sağlığından, psikolojik durumundan, sosyal ilişkilerinden ve çevrenin sosyal özelliklerinden etkilenir. Sağlık alanında verilen hizmetlerin değerlendirilmesinde yaşam kalitesi üzerine yapılan araştırmalar önem kazanmaktadır. Hastalık durumunun ve hastalık tedavilerinin birey üzerindeki etkileri sağlık protokollerinin düzenlenmesinde rol oynar. Ağız sağlığı da genel sağlığın ayrılmaz bir parçasıdır. Diş çürüğü, travma ve maloklüzyon gibi oral problemlere çocukluk döneminde rastlanırken adölesan ve yetişkinlik döneminde de etkileri devam edebilmektedir. Ağız sağlığının kötü olmasına bağlı olarak çocuklarda ve adölesanlarda estetik kaygı, konuşma bozuklukları ile birlikte yaşanan ağrıya bağlı olarak uyku, yemek yeme problemleri ve konsantrasyonda zorluk görülmektedir. Ağız sağlığının iyi olması, bireyin günlük aktivitelerini rahatlıkla idame ettirebilmesine katkıda bulunur, bununla birlikte topluma yaratıcı bir şekilde katkıda bulunması konusunda motive olmasına yardımcı olur. Ağız sağlığına bağlı yaşam kalitesinin değerlendirilmesinde çok sayıda ölçek kullanılmaktadır. Bu derlemenin amacı çocuk ve adölesanlarda ağız sağlığına bağlı yaşam kalitesini ve ağız sağlığına bağlı yaşam kalitesini değerlendirmede kullanılan ölçekleri değerlendirerek bir araya getirmektir.
Kajian Analisis Deskriptif Prinsip Spiritualitas Zakharia Sebagai Upaya Pembaharuan Formasi Rohani Kristen Masa Kini
Authors: Supriadi Made Nopen , Sarwono Daniel , Ayawaila Estherlina Maria
Published: April 2021

This paper is a phenomenological descriptive analysis of the living conditions of Christians today. The author found several problems in the life of Christian spirituality today, namely: the failure of Christians to reflect on their spirituality by their religious positions, the emergence of an apathetic attitude to show a good spiritual life due to an experience of failure, a lack of practical implementation of the values ​​of spirituality that are understood, the life of spirituality. without obedience and the presence of a center of non-biblical spirituality in the Christian life. The writer observes this problem as a problem in building the spiritual formation of Christianity today. This problem the writer observed was also experienced by Zacharias, but the Bible provides the fact that Zacharias was able to overcome these problems. Thus this paper refers to the principle of Zacharias spirituality in answering this problem. Hopefully this article adds insight and provides answers to the lives of Christians today.
Pendampingan Membangun Pemimpin Hamba Di Sekolah Tinggi Theologia Ebenhaezer
Authors: Kusradi Sri Wahyuni , Butarbutar Marlon , Pasaribu Ferdinan
Published: April 2021

This article intends to describe a pattern of mentoring to shape the students of Ebenhaezer Theological Seminary (Ind. STTE) as servant leaders. This is motivated by the lack of the number of servants of God who can become a leader at the same time. There is also the view that a true leader is only born, not formed. There are many discussions about Servant Leader, but this article intends to discuss how to be mentored informing as a servant leader in the STTE. In this article, the author uses qualitative methods. To find this problem, the writer interviewed several students who were being formed in the STTE. The writer also tried to find a theoretical basis for nurturing or mentoring to form Servant Leaders and make them relevant in the formation of  Theology students. Based on this evaluation, it can be seen that effective tutoring or mentoring can help students become powerful Servant leaders.