bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
iCGPA, IR4.0 and Graduate Employability from the Lens of the Academics
Authors: Abd Majid Faizah
Published: April 2020

This paper focuses on heated issues in the Malaysian public universities of late. Specifically, the paper uncovers the perceptions of a group of lecturers in a selected public university regarding iCGPA, IR4.0 and Graduate Employability. In eliciting relevant data, series of semi-structured interview were conducted. A total of ten lecturers from a faculty volunteered as participants. In collecting the data through the semi-structured interview, saturation stage was achieved at the end of the 5th participant. Anticipating no new themes could emerge from the subsequent interviews upon the saturation stage, it was decided that the research findings would be derived from the relevant excerpts from the existing five interviews. The interviews were done separately, and each lasted between 45 minutes and an hour. In ensuring the trustworthiness of the research findings interpretations, member-checks and an inter-rater were done. The salient findings include frustration over iCGPA implementation and a vague understanding of IR4.0 among the participants. The findings, however, revealed the participants’ awareness of graduate employability. Most importantly, the findings concluded that though the participants were clear with the importance of graduate employability, they were unsure about iCGPA’s role in enhancing graduate employability and how IR4.0 could be embedded in their syllabus to promote graduate employability. All in all, this paper has confirmed a potential gap between the three main aspects namely; iCGPA, IR4.0 and graduate employability. The implications include the need to revisit the existing curriculum in complementing the training needs of IR4.0 skills, to re-skill lecturers in their teaching approaches and to examine the implementation of iCGPA as a platform to indicate IR4.0 skills and to promote graduate employability. Various parties could benefit from the research findings such as the curriculum developer, the lecturers themselves and most importantly the policymakers.

KEYWORDS: iCGPA, IR4.0, Graduate Employability, Higher Education
Expert User Education: Redefining Role of Design And Designers of IR 4.0 in Rehabilitation Setting
Authors: Mat Yusof Nurhikma , YM Raja Effendi YM Raja Azmeer , Ramli Siaful Hasley
Published: April 2020

Interdisciplinary is a huge innovation in education. It sets a wide perspective of knowledge boundaries with different background of expertise in order to achieve better outcomes and social impact. Innovation in the other way closely related to the creative mind as being portrayed as design thinking. A cross-field research has been conducted between occupational therapist (expert-user) and designer due to innovation activities occurs in the rehabilitation setting. Increasing creation of assistive technology (AT) for patients grows in numbers but unfortunately issues of the low rate of usage being highlighted. What went wrong to those creation? The purpose of this paper is to investigate the effective design practice that suits to the need of interdisciplinary for design intervention in rehabilitation setting. In design education, several approaches were applied by the designers to help the non-designer to innovate products in their field such as co-creation. Hence, a total of selected studies from design and innovation journal between year 2010 until 2018 being reviewed using Mendeley to analyse the difference design activities involved. Upon findings, attributes for interdisciplinary for design education for expert-user are including types of user, experience and technology factors. Recommendation for further research in design method for interdisciplinary collaboration for expert-user is perceived to bring better creation by future Design Innovation Catalyst (DIC) where they can adopt design intervention in their field for effective problem solving; either in design or non-design activities. The importance of these findings for design interdisciplinary is discussed.

KEYWORDS: Co-design practice, Expert-user, Innovation, Interdisciplinary
Beliefs About Language Learning, Role of Gender and Students’ Achievement in Relation to Second Language Anxiety
Authors: William Tandang Tracy Anak , Mohd Arif Marina
Published: April 2020

The study has given a myriad of insights and a deeper understanding of the issue of second language anxiety, especially in Malaysia. This study encompassed several aspects of second language learning. This study focused on the relationship between second language anxiety and beliefs about language learning. Besides that, the role of gender in second language anxiety has also been one of the main focuses of the study. On top of that, this study also emphasized the effect of second language anxiety on second language achievement. To achieve the purpose, a study was conducted quantitatively among 334 respondents from a local public institution, which is a polytechnic in Negeri Sembilan. The respondents of the study were from Commerce Department which is the largest department in the institution. The respondents were the students from the third semester in the second year. This study used the modified version of the Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety Scale (FLCAS) and Beliefs About Language Learning Inventory (BALLI). From the study, it is found that the second language anxiety of the students is moderately related to their beliefs about language learning. Besides, the second language achievement is negatively correlated with the second language anxiety, thus explains the low performance while experiencing high level of anxiety. This study also reveals that there is no significant difference found between male and female students in second language anxiety. It is anticipated for researchers to continue and expand the field of study in order to continue contributing to the body of knowledge on second language anxiety.

 

KEYWORDS: Achievement, Beliefs, Gender influence, Second language anxiety
Visual Art Education Teacher’s Beliefs and Attitudes Toward Incorporating ICT into Art Classrooms
Authors: Rahmat Mohd Khairezan , Au Wing K.
Published: April 2020

Visual art is a subject that emphasizes on creativity, innovation and critical thinking, therefore, Visual Art Education (VAE) teachers have been urged to utilize the full potential of Information and Communication Technology (ICT). Despite numerous literature have highlighted the benefits of ICT, VAE teachers were found not serious toward integrating ICT in teaching. Hence, this study was carried out to determined Malaysian VAE teachers’ attitudes and beliefs and their level of confidence toward incorporating ICT into art classrooms. This study explored teachers’ specific approach of ICT and factors that influence their integration of ICT into art classrooms. The participants of this study were eighteen VAE teachers from three-selected secondary school in the state of Selangor, Malaysia. Data for the study was gathered by face-to-face interviews. The findings of the study indicated that Malaysian VAE teachers were still at moderate levels of ICT integration. The support from the school administrator and continues professional development were identified as two main factors that contribute towards successful ICT integration. In light of the published research on the integration of ICT in the VAE subject area, hopefully, the findings of this study will assist school organization, teachers training institutions and the Ministry of Education toward establishing a standard for successful ICT integration, especially in the context of the VAE.

 

Keywords: Visual Art Education (VAE), Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Teachers; beliefs and attitudes
Linguophilosophical Aspect of Communicative Influence: Theoretical Basis
Authors: KUTUZA Natalya , Kravets Inna
Published: April 2020

The article deals with the phenomenon of communicative influence, where the main attention is paid to its theoretical consideration in linguistics and philosophy. The subject of the study was the theoretical basis of communicative influence. The purpose of the proposed article is to consider communicative influence in linguophilosophical aspect. A number of research methods have been used to achieve this goal: descriptive to shed light on the nature of communicative influence; specifics of the review of influence in philosophy and linguistics; a method of analysis and synthesis for the identification of the components of communicative influence and the combination of their single complex; modeling method for constructing the degree of suggestiveness expression; the induction method served to conclude the general conclusions.

It is found that philosophers have focused their attention on the "magic" of the word when studying influence; close connection of spirit, soul with language, psychophysiological phenomena; inaccuracies and variability of interpretation of reality; language as activity, motives for action. In the linguistic aspect, in the light of new and emerging disciplines, attention is focused on the variability, imagery, associative potential of lexemes and linguistic complexes, which is a suggestogenic potential, which is analyzed at all linguistic levels. It is emphasized that language is generally a suggestive phenomenon. The authors propose to consider the impact actualizers (suggestems / suggestogens) according to the degree of suggestiveness manifestation, where implementation at two language levels is poor actualization, at three - moderate, more than three - strong.
The return of the muro: Institutional bricolage, customary institutions, and protection of the commons in Lembata Island, Nusa Tenggara
Authors: Sirimorok Nurhady , Asfriyanto Asfriyanto
Published: April 2020

The Lembata region is known for complex environmental conflicts between local institutions and external interests to protect endangered species such as the dugong and sperm whale. In this paper, we examine how the Tokajaeng community applies traditional rules (muro) in the face of environmental threats to the commons, such as depletion of forests and mangroves, and degradation of coral reefs. Critical Institutional Analysis is applied to examine institutional arrangements governing the commons. The approach acknowledges the complexity of institutions entwined in everyday social life, power relations that animate them, their socio-historical formation, and interplay between formal and informal institutions, as well as the convergence between modern and traditional arrangements. Fieldwork involved in-depth investigation on how the Tokajaengs create and applied rules (muro) and how they actively participated in the process of establishing new rules. We find that the muro responds reflexively to both internal and external dynamics in protecting the commons. They at once adapt to changes that threaten the commons in a way that each new threat corresponds with a new rule. Therefore, although the muro is a longstanding institution for local conservation, once suppressed for almost three decades during the New Order era, new arrangements have emerged since 2005 following political reforms in Indonesia. In the context of state efforts applying top-down conservation instruments, the muro shows the value of local institutional authority rooted in local belief systems that can take on new shapes through adaptive mechanisms. The muro therefore offers new opportunities for rethinking conservation in the Wallacea region, in ways that can actively engage local authority to devise and enforce rules to protect the environment.
A Tale of Two Kewangs: A comparative study of traditional institutions and their effect on conservation in Maluku
Authors: Batiran Karno , Salim Ishak
Published: April 2020

This study explains how kewang, a traditional institution that deals with social affairs and natural resource management, maintains traditional ecological knowledge and practices in Maluku. This study focuses on two comparative villages (negeri): Haruku and South Buano. The study adopts a historically situated new institutionalism approach to analyzing the dynamic developments of kewang and how it affects community members in the context of conservation and natural resource management of the petuanan customary areas of the two negeri. By examining institutional change including history, ideology, organization and authority of kewang with other institutional forms such as soa, government, church, and NGOs the study shows the path-dependence of the two respective kewangs. In Haruku, the kewang has long stayed intact because the institution is still practiced as a cultural principle, maintaining itself through the tradition-based leadership succession mechanisms and by continuing to carry out its functions, as well as pursuing innovations within kewang education for future generations. In South Buano however, due to the long absence of a kewang, efforts at revival show the strong influence of rational choice thinking principles, dependent on the formal authority of the negeri government. The study concludes that historical junctures shape the role and authority of kewangs in performing natural resource functions, and which can have longnstanding generational impacts on conservation possibilities. Meanwhile, kewang also rely on both its continued endogenous acceptance among local community members, and depend on its relations with other key institutions in society.
Manajemen Retensi Pustakawan (Studi Kasus Pada Pustakawan Universitas Pekalongan)
Authors: Ridlo Muhammad Rasyid
Published: April 2020

Pendahuluan: Pustakawan menjadi aset utama sebuah perpustakaan untuk keberlangsungan kegiatan pengelolaan perpustakaan. Namun dewasa ini beberapa perpustakaan di dunia mengalami kendala yang sama, yaitu berkenaan dengan cara mempertahankan the best employee yang ada. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui manajemen retensi pustakawan yang ada di Universitas Pekalongan. Metode: penelitian ini menggunakan kualitatif pendekatan studi kasus. Informasi yang diteliti berjumlah empat orang. Hasil: Faktanya kepala perpustakaan tersebut bukanlah pegawai yang memiliki masa kerja terlama. Berdasarkan penuturannya menjabat kepala perpustakaan ini disebabkan karena tidak ada pilihan lain, dalam artian sebelumnya perpustakaan ini dipimpin oleh pegawai yang berlatar pendidikan non-perpustakaan. manajemen pustakawan menjadi prioritasnya Informan NM juga memberikan beberapa treatment khusus kepada pustakawan ketika ada lembur, seperti makan bersama dan memberikan uang lemburan. Disamping itu juga NM menyempatkan untuk mengadakan family gathering khusus pegawai perpustakaan. Kesimpulan: Pada perpustakaan Universitas Pekalongan menerapkan beberapa kegiatan sebagai cara memanajemen pustakawannya, diantaranya yakni family gathering, memberi uang lemburan dan makan bersama pada momen tertentu. Kenyamanan dalam bekerja dan memiliki space antara kehidupan pribadi serta kehidupan bekerja merupakan salah satu faktor retensi yang dapat menjadikan pegawai betah untuk terus bertahan di perpustakaan tersebut
İslamofobi ve medya: “The Stone Merchant” film afişinin göstergebilimsel analizi
Authors: GÜZ Nurettin , BİNGÖL Mahmut , YANIK Hayrullah
Published: April 2020

İslamofobi, temel anlamda İslam ve Müslüman nefreti ve düşmanlığı olarak adlandırılmaktadır. Kökeni İslam’ın doğuşuna kadar uzanan İslamofobik düşünce ve tutumların özellikle bazı dönemlerde daha yoğun bir şekilde gündeme geldiği gözlemlenmektedir. Günümüzde İslam dünyası üzerindeki İslamofobik faaliyetler oldukça yoğun ve karmaşık bir şekilde cereyan etmektedir. Medya bu süreçteki en etkili propaganda aracı olarak görev yapmaktadır. Kitle iletişimin her türlü mecrasından İslam dünyası aleyhinde kin ve nefret duygularını tetikleyen, Müslümanları ötekileştiren türlü faaliyetler yürütülmektedir. Bu doğrultuda çalışmada, öncelikle İslamofobi kavramı ve tarihi, ardından İslamofobi’nin öne çıkan nedenleri üzerinde kısaca durul-maktadır. Daha sonra, İslamofobik algıda medyanın yeri ve rolü örnekler üzerinden ele alınmak-tadır. Son olarak çalışma kapsamında, örneklem olarak seçilmiş olan “The Stone Merchant” film afişi, göstergebilimsel açıdan değerlendirilmektedir.
Observaciones de frutos y semillas en tres especies de Odontites Ludwig (Scrophulariaceae)
Authors: Juan Rocío , Pastor Julio , Fernández Inmaculada
Published: April 2020

Se ha realizado un estudio morfológico y anatómico en frutos y semillas de tres especies de Odontites Ludwig (O. tentufolia, O. longiflora y O. foliosa). Los resultados muestran que estos taxones pueden ser diferenciados por los frutos y las semillas. Sin embargo, los can.cteres utilizados no apoyan la separación de estas especies en géneros diferentes (Odontitella y Macrosyringion).
Adiciones al catálogo de briófitos de la provincia de A Coruña (Galicia, España)
Authors: Reinoso Franco Juan , Viera Benitez Mª del Carmen
Published: April 2020

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Sobre la posición fitosociológica de Fumana juniperina (Cistaceae) en el SO de la Península Ibérica
Authors: Sánchez García Ínigo , Galán de Mera Antonio
Published: April 2020

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Sensorıal and Mıcrobıologıcal Comparıson of Lahmacunes Prepared by Usıng Isot(Pepper) Spıces and Pasta Produced by Tradıtıonal and Fabrıcatıon Methods
Authors: KILIÇ ALTUN SERAP , Aydemir Mehmet Emin , Durmaz Hisamettin
Published: April 2020

The aim of this study was to compare the sensorial and microbiological aspects of lahmacuns prepared by using isot spices and paste produced by using traditional methods and fabricated methods. Microbiological analysis; raw beef ground beef (Ç), lahmacun mortar (GÇ) prepared with traditional home isot spice and paste, lahmacun mortar (FÇ) prepared with fabricated isot spice and paste, cooked lahmacun (GP) prepared with traditional isot spice and paste, baked lahmacun prepared with fabricated isot spice and paste (FP) samples prepared with formed the material. For microbiological analysis; Plate Count Agar (PCA) was used for total aerobic mesophilic live bacteria count, and Violet Red Bile (VRB) Agar was used for coliform bacteria count. For sensory analysis; Lahmacun samples were asked to score between 1-5 in terms of taste, appearance, smell and consistency. As a result of microbiological analysis; Mean TMAB numbers in Ç, GÇ, FÇ, GP, FP samples respectively 7.87±0.09, 5.62±0.09, 5.65±0.08, 4.51±0.03 ve 4.54±0.02 log cuf/g levels. average coliform group bacteria counts respectively 4.99±0.05, 4.87±0.03, 4.87±0.03, 2.53±0.12 ve 2.46±0.23 log cuf/g levels was determined. As a result of sensory analysis; the average score given by the panelists to lahmacuns prepared with traditional isot spice and paste in terms of taste, appearance, smell and consistency, respectively 3.9±0.1, 4.3±0.1, 3.8±0.1, 3.8±0.1, The mean values of lahmacuns prepared with fabricated isot spice and paste were 2.7 ± 0.13, 3.3 ± 0.13, 2.8 ± 0.13, 2.8 ± 0.13, respectively. As a result, it was shown that the isot spice and paste used as traditional home made or factory production does not make a difference in terms of microbiological quality of lahmacun but it makes a sensory difference.
Türkiye‘de Süt Sığırcılığı Sektöründeki Gelişmelerin Analizi
Authors: Semerci Arif , Çelik Ahmet Duran , Durmuş Eylem
Published: April 2020

Kırsal alanda faaliyet gösteren ve tarımla ilgilenen işletmelerin gelirini ve karlılığını artırmada hayvancılık sektörü özel bir öneme bir öneme sahiptir. Çünkü hayvansal üretim faaliyetleri tarım işletmelerinde; üretilen ürünlerin değerlendirilmesine, işgücünün dengeli bir şekilde kullanılmasına, işletmenin nakit ihtiyacının yıl içinde sürekli bir şekilde karşılanmasında ve riskin dağıtılmasına yardımcı olmaktadır. 2017 yılı FAO verilerine göre Türkiye, dünya sığır varlığının %0,99‘u ve inek sütü üretiminde ise %2,78‘lik bir kısmına sahiptir. TÜİK verilerine göre 2004-2018 döneminde sığır varlığı yıllık %4,62 artışla 17.042.506 baş, inek sütü üretimi ise yıllık %7,23‘lük artışla 20.036.877 ton düzeyine ulaşmıştır. Belirtilen dönemde süt üretimindeki artışta kültür ırkı sığırların payı %33,63‘ten %61,39 düzeyine yükselmiştir. Ancak dünya genelinde süt ineklerinin verim değerleri sıralandığında Türkiye 57.sırada yer aldığı görülmektedir. Türkiye‘de süt ineği varlığının %21,74‘ü, inek sütü üretiminin de %22,77‘si Konya, İzmir, Erzurum, Balıkesir ve Diyarbakır illerinde gerçekleşmiştir. Türkiye‘de tarımsal üretimin artırılmasına yönelik olarak Tarım ve Orman Bakanlığı tarafından 2018 yılında verilen 14,5 milyar TL desteğin %25,79‘u hayvancılık sektörüne aittir. Çalışmada elde edilen veriler süt sığırcılığına yönelik faaliyetlerin doğrudan ya da dolaylı olarak; bölgelerarası gelişmişlik farkının azaltılması ve kısal alanda faaliyet gösteren işletmelerin gelirlerinin artırılmasında önemli bir sektör olduğunu ortaya koymuştur.
EFEKTIFITAS DAN KONSISTENSI ALAT PENUMBUK TERHADAP MUTU PAVING BLOCK
Authors: Deshariyanto Dwi , Akbar Moh. Kurnia
Published: April 2020

Produksi paving block menggunakan metode manual, yang semua pekerjaannya dilakukan penuh dengan tenaga manusia membuat proses dalam pembuatan paving block relatif lama dan kontrol terhadap variasi tumbukan juga semakin beragam. Hal tersebut yang kemudian mengakibatkan konsistensi dari mutu paving block yang diproduksi dengan metode ini menjadi kurang baik. Perlu untuk menciptakan inovasi metode produksi paving block baru yang dapat menghasilkan produk paving block yang baik dari segi mutu. Konsep dasar dari inovasi metode produksi paving block dengan menggunakan sistem gravitasi.Metode dalam pembuatan inovasi metode produksi paving block tersebut adalah dengan merancang bangun alat penumbuk paving block yang dapat mengatur konsitensi berat tumbukan sehingga dapat menghasilkan paving block dengan mutu yang baik. Komposisi yang digunakan untuk sampel pada alat penumbuk paving block ini adalah dengan campuran 1 semen : 2,8 Serbuk Batu Pecah : 1,2 Pasir Hitam. Data dari hasil penelitian dianalisis dengan menggunakan teknik regresi linier untuk mendapatkan nilai konsistensi berat tumbukan dan mutu dari paving block.Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa alat penumbuk paving block mekanik yang memanfaatkan energi gravitasi mempunyai konsistensi alat terhadap mutu paving block ditinjau dari sifat tampaknya, yaitu benda uji tidak terdapat retak dan cacat, bagian sudutnya dan rusuknya tidak mudah dirapihkan dengan jari tangan. Sedangkan nilai konsistensi alat penumbuk paving block dinilai dari kuat tekan dan daya serap paving block masih kurang baik.
Composition, structure and model of the formation of conodont lamellar tissue
Authors: Zhuravlev A. V.
Published: April 2020

Research subject. This research was focused on the most common mineralized tissue that composes conodont elements. The aim was to investigate the characteristics of the composition and structure of this tissue and to reconstruct its formation process. Materials and methods. The work was based on a collection of well-preserved conodont elements from the Upper Devonian of the East European Platform and the Upper Devonian – Lower Carboniferous of the east of the Pechora Plate. Oriented and polished thin sections made from some of the elements were studied using light and electron microscopy, as well as a microhardness tester. Energy dispersive spectroscopy was used to determine the chemical (elemental) composition of the lamellar tissue. In addition, the carbon isotope ratio was determined for organic matter. Results. The study showed that the lamellar tissue in conodont elements consists of fluorohydroxylapatite crystallites of various morphology, surrounded by organic matter, which makes up 2–3% of the tissue. Variations in the composition of major elements incorporated in fluorohydroxylapatite of the lamellar tissue are insignificant. Organic matter is represented by a collagen-like protein, likely to be of a non-fibrillar type, with a light carbon isotopic composition (–26.2 ‰ PDB). The lamellar tissue has an average microhardness of 2.6 GPa, the variations of which are due to textural and structural features and the distribution of organic matter. In conodont elements, the lamellar tissue is in contact with other types of tissue. Transitions between tissues are relatively sharp at the borders of the lamellae and gradual within the same lamella. Conclusions. A model was developed, according to which the growth cycle of a conodont element covered the sequential formation of two lamellae preceded by the resorption of one external lamella. In the structures formed by the lamellar tissue, both lamellae consisted of this tissue. The lamellar tissue is of interest as a natural model of an organic-mineral composite based on protein and calcium phosphate.
Isotopic and geochemical features of the genesis of igneous complexes and ore-magmatic systems in the Chukotka sector of the Russian Arctic coast
Authors: Sakhno V. G. , Tsurikova L. S.
Published: April 2020

Research subject. The isotopic composition (Pb-Pb, Sm-Nd, Rb-Sr, Os/Os, Hf/Hf, 3 He/4 He, etc.) of magmatic complexes and ore-magmatic systems (OMS) of two ore clusters (Kupolsky and Ilirneysky) located in the subpolar Western Chukotka was studied. These ore clusters differ from each other both in their structural position and the age of their magmatic complexes, within which the largest deposits of Au-Ag type are known. Materials and methods. The Pb-Pb, Rb-Sr, SmNd, Re-Os, Lu-Hf, 3 He/4 He, 40Ar/36Ar and sulphur isotopic systems were studied at the VSEGEI centre for isotopic studies (St. Petersburg), as well as at the Institute of Geology, Geochemistry and Ore Deposits (IGEM, Moscow) and the Laboratory of Stable Isotopes of the Far Eastern Geological Institute (FEGI, Vladivostok). Re and Os were measured using an ELEMENT-2 inductively coupled plasma single-collector mass spectrometer. Sulphur isotopic ratios were measured using a Finnigan MAT 253 isotope mass spectrometer. Results and conclusions. On the basis of the isotope-geochemical data obtained, an assumption was made that various deep sources participated in the magma generation, and the differentiated composition of late melts may reflect the melting processes of the crust upper horizons. When comparing the data on the magmatism of the Ilirneysky and Kupolsky ore clusters, a different degree of crustal rock influence on melt generation was revealed. The Kupolsky ore cluster is characterised by a large influence of mantle sources in intraplate magmatism associated with ore formation processes. This is likely to have determined a greater amount of mineralisation in the Kupolsky cluster compared to the Ilirneysky ore cluster.
Sedimentation rate and physical properties of bottom sediments in the Angara reservoirs under the cyclical conditions of the level regime
Authors: Karnaukhova G. A.
Published: April 2020

Research subject. The article presents the results of a study of sedimentation rate and physical properties of bottom sediments in the Angara reservoirs under controlled level regimes. Materials and methods. The work was based on the materials of fieldwork carried out by the author on the Angara reservoirs in 1972–2017 and open-access literature sources. The physical properties and particle size distribution of bottom sediments were determined by the standard methods of engineering geology. Results. It was found that the controlled level regime determines the time cycles of sedimentation in reservoirs, sources of sediment-forming material, sedimentation rate and ambiguity of the physical properties of bottom sediments. Conclusions. During transgressions, sands, coarse aleurites and fine-aleurite silts accumulate in reservoirs most intensively; however, during regressions, coarse aleurites and aleurite-clayey silts are accumulated. During transgressions, all types of sediments are characterised by the highest sediment density, sediment skeleton density and absorption capacity, while coarse aleurites and fine-aleurite silts exhibit high natural humidity levels. In addition, coarse aleurites are characterised by a high porosity, while fine-aleurite and aleurite-clayey silts are characterised by a high content of organic matter. During regressions, the porosity of sands, fine-aleurite and aleurite-clayey silts increases, the content of organic matter in sands and coarse aleurites increases, and all types of sediments become more saturated with carbonates.
Evaluation the efficacy in healing from cutaneous leishmaniasis by intraregional injection of metronidazole solution with acetylsalicylic acid topically (pads)
Authors: Shareef Imad Noaman
Published: April 2020

The cross sectional study was determined the efficaciousness of healing from oriental sore by intraregional injection of metronidazole with applying acetylsalicylic acid pads. The study was performed on 85 patients in age between 2-18 years (forty males and forty five females) in Tikrit city from March 2016 until August 2018, The cure rate was 77.64%.  
The study showed the marked improvement the lesions. Scaring was minimal or absent following healing of treated lesions. The only side effect of treatment result localized pain and sometime reaction at web site of injection.
The study showed that the highest cure rate at age 6-10 years was 85% and at the age of     11 - 18 years the cure rate was 80% and at the age of 2-5 years, the cure rate was 66.6%.
This study was recorded the analysis of the healing from lesion in cutaneous leishmaniasis following administration of intraregional injection of metronidazole solution with applying acetylsalicylic acid pads is significant.
The aim of the current study has evaluated the efficaciousness of intraregional metronidazole injection with acetylsalicylic acid locally for healing of lesion from oriental sore.
 
http://dx.doi.org/10.25130/tjps.24.2019.082
Evaluation the levels of some hormones in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Authors: Mohemeed1 Namareq Ata allah , Abdul-razzak2 Firas Shawki
Published: April 2020

This study was conducted on 40 Samples of Patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) after their diagnosis, The study aimed to identify the most important  hormonal disorders associated  with  this syndrome . The study begins from Octobar 2017 to March 2018 , the age from(19-45) years .Blood samples were taken during the (2-4( days of menstrual cycle and the selected samples were compared with 20 healthy women as control group ,and the following hormones were evaluated Luteninzing hormone (LH), Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH), Prolactin (PRL),Testosterone (Testo) and Oxytocin (OX) ,the study showed a high significant in the concentrations of OX ,Testo and LH (P≤0.01) , a high significant in the PRL concentration (P≤0.05) and a high significant in the FSH concentration (P≤0.05(,the results were distributed to three groups according to BMI ,age and treatment, in term BMI it was divided into three groups, BMI(18.5-24.9)(25.0-29.9) (≥30)kg/m2 the results showed a high significant (P≤0.05)  in the LH and OX concentration in  group BMI (18.5-24.9)kg/m2 and in both PRL and Testo in group BMI(≥30)kg/m2. in term age, it was divided into three groups (19-26) (27-35) (36-45)years, the results showed a high significant (P≤0.05) in LH  and Testo concentration at age group (36-45)years ,compared to other groups, and a high significant (P≤0.05) in both PRL and OX, between three group of age , treatment it was divided  into three groups of metformin, progesterone contraceptive used and non-used of the treatment .the results showed a high significant (P≤0.05) in LH, PRL, OX and Testo concentrations, and a high significant (P≤0.05) of FSH in women treated compared with non-used  .
 
http://dx.doi.org/10.25130/tjps.24.2019.085
New Salicylanilide-Hg(II) complexes with phosphine ligands, Synthesis and spectroscopic investigation
Authors: Al-Doori1 Mohammed E. A. , Al-Janabi2 Ahmed S. M.
Published: April 2020

A new complex of the type [Hg(k2-Saln)2] (1) was prepared from the reaction of mercury acetate and salicylanilide (HSaln) in (1:2) molar ratio EtOH as a solvent with presence an Et3N as a base. Treatment of complex (1) with diphosphine {where diphos: dppe, dppp, dppb dppf and dppmS2} in 1:1) (complex: diphos) molar ratio afforded a complexes of the types [Hg(k1-Saln)2(diphos)] (2-6),where as a complexes of the types [Hg(k1-Saln)2(phos)2] (7,8) when treatment of complex(1) with two moles of monophosphine (PPh3 or SPPh3). The prepared complexes were fully characterization by many technical such as elemental analysis, molar conductivity, infrared spectroscopy, and nuclear magnetic resonance (1H and 31P). In complex (1) the (Saln-) was bonded as bidentate chelating ligand through the oxygen atoms of the carbonyl and deprotonated hydroxyl group, whereas bonded as monodentate ligand through the oxygen atom of deprotonated hydroxyl group in all other complexes (2-8). The geometry of the complexes (1-8) is a tetrahedral around the mercury (II) ion.
 
http://dx.doi.org/10.25130/tjps.24.2019.086
Study of Current - Voltage Characteristics of Normal and Abnormal Glow Discharge in Air at Low Pressures
Authors: Owaid Ahmed Y.
Published: April 2020

In the present study experimental measurements have been carried out to investigate the variation of air discharge voltage (V) and current (I) as a function of working pressure (p), in the ranges (300-500 V), (2-15 mA) and (0.09-0.13 Torr) respectively. Two thick, flat and circular electrodes of radius  (4 cm) of Aluminum with a Pyrex cylinder tube of length (10 cm) and radius  (3.5 cm) were used to generate the air glow discharge modes. The (V-p) characteristics have shown that an increasing in the discharge voltage of normal mode and reduction in that of abnormal mode with increasing the working pressure. It also displayed that the range of upper voltage from breakdown to abnormal glow has a minimum value (15.7 V) at  (0.117 Torr). In addition to that, it is found that  the (I-V) characteristics of air glow discharge modes  are consistent with those reported in the literature for other gases, as argon, hydrogen and oxygen. It is expected that these observations can help to reduce the voltage needed to get an intense abnormal glow discharge in the air, and to understand well the behavior of two modes of glow discharge, that is important in various applications.
 
http://dx.doi.org/10.25130/tjps.24.2019.090
Transmission (2Gbps) over optical fiber cable by using radio over fiber and wavelength division multiplexing techniques
Authors: Husseinˡ Humam , Atilla1 Dogu Cagdas , Essa2 Essa , Aydin1 Cagatay
Published: April 2020

In recent years, there has been a growing and continuous demand for great (data rates) beyond existing wired and wireless networks. Radio-over-Fiber technology is considered as an efficient and practical solution for providing broadband wireless. In this paper, many techniques are used to implement a system that has the capability to provide a great bit rate, broadband bandwidth, and minimum cost. So Radio-over-Fiber technology was used to modulate the light with radio-signal and transmission the signals through an optical fiber cable. Wavelength-Division-Multiplexing technique was used to send many signals through the same link, and Subcarrier Multiplexing-Amplitude Shift keying as a modulation format. 2Gpbs separate on two channels was transmitted on Single-Mode Fiber. The average results obtained from our experience was as follows: maximum Q factor average = 4.9712925, minimum BER average = 3.63*10-7, total power average (dBm) = -51.1502, the OSNR average (dB) = 52.085 for channel_1. The results of channel_2 were: maximum Q factor average = 5.5901325, minimum BER average = 1.26*10-8, total power average (dBm) = -46.60135, the average of optical signal-to-noise ratio (dB) = 54.65. All the average result that has from our simulation was very good and acceptable. The simulation and performance test of our experience was done using Optisystem 7.0.
 
http://dx.doi.org/10.25130/tjps.24.2019.100
Geotechnical properties for sediment of Tigris River reach banks within Tikrit town/ Iraq
Authors: Badowi Maha Shaher , Rashid Abood Mohammad , Saleh Sabbar Abdullah
Published: April 2020

The geotechnical, engineering and chemical properties of the sediments of river terraces on the right bank and flood plain on the left bank of Tigris river. The physical tests include (specific gravity, absorption%, moisture content %, atterberge limits, grain size  analysis) showed that the dominant component of soil is (gravel) with varied amount of fine components, the engineering tests include direct shear test, CBR, and point load test, while the chemical analyses include gypsum%, T.D.S% and O.M% showed increase in gypsum% and  T.S.S% in right bank and increase of O.M%, and decrease of the three ratios in the left bank because the leaching of the sediments. The geotechnical study showed many engineering problems occurs in engineering establishments specially in the river terraces because the high ratios of gypsum and T.S.S.
 
http://dx.doi.org/10.25130/tjps.24.2019.110
Diagnosis of parasitic infections in vermiform appendix in patients with appendicitis in Kirkuk city, Iraq
Authors: Al-Saeedi Khulood Abdulmuttaleb , Al-Nasiri Fatima Shihab
Published: April 2020

The present study is conducted in Kirkuk city, Iraq; between July to December 2018. Within this period 197 resected appendix are examined to investigate the parasitic infections that may associated with appendicitis. Direct with concentrated methods are used in luminal content examinations. Also, histological examination of haematoxylin and eosin stained tissue sections is performed to diagnose the parasitic infections in the lumen and within the appendix tissue. The parasitic infection reported in 12.69% cases included four species, as well as a mixed infection. Entamoeba histolytica (trophozoite and cyst), Giardia lamblia (trophozoite and cyst), Cryptospordium sp.(oocyst) and Enterobious vermicularis (adult worm and ova) are recorded. The most common determined parasite is E. histolytica (8.63%). The parasitic infection within the resected appendix reported in females (8.12%) more than males (4.57%). The parasitic infections in the study are prevalent in patients within the age groups 13 to 18 years and 19 to 24 years (3.55% for each one).
 
 http://dx.doi.org/10.25130/tjps.24.2019.123
The ability of Mycophenolate Mofetil to induce chromosome aberration and DNA damage in Mus Musculus Mice
Authors: NEAMA RUIDA WATHEQ , SADEQ WAJDI SABEEH
Published: April 2020

Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF, cellcept) is widely used in maintenance immunosuppressive therapy for prevention refractory rejection in sold organ transplant recipients. MMF is orally used, and rapidly metabolized to its active constituent Mycophenolic acid. MPA is an inhibitor of Inosine Monophosphate Dehydrogenase ΙΙ (IMPDH ΙΙ) in lymphocyte causing in reduction in intracellular guanine nucleotide pools and leads to inhibition of lymphocyte proliferation. MMF is considered to be an effective and safe immunosuppressive agent compared with other medicins. MMF lacks the nephrotoxicity. But it has important side effects, gastrointestinal and heamatological adverse effects are the most common. The results of this study show the high significant in total chromosome aberrations in treatment groups compared with control. Also there is high significant differences in total damage DNA in treatment groups than control. In conclusion, MMF may has a high genotoxicity by induced chromosome aberration and DNA damage.
 
http://dx.doi.org/10.25130/tjps.24.2019.124
A proposed capillary number dependent model for prediction of relative permeability in gas condensate reservoirs: a robust non-linear regression analysis
Authors: Mahdaviara Mehdi , Helalizadeh Abbas
Published: April 2020

Well deliverability reduction as a result of liquid (condensate) build up in near well regions is an important deal in the development of gas condensate reservoirs. The relative permeability is an imperative factor for characterization of the aforementioned problem. The dependence of relative permeability on the coupled effects of Interfacial Tension (IFT) and flow velocity (capillary number) together with phase saturation is well established in the literature. In gas condensate reservoirs, however, the influence of IFT and velocity on this parameter becomes more evident. The current paper aims to establish a new model for predicting the relative permeability of gas condensate reservoirs by employing the direct interpolation technique. To this end, the regression analysis was carried out using seven sets of literature published experimental data. The validity analysis was executed by utilizing statistical parameters integrated with graphical descriptions. Furthermore, a comparison was carried out between the proposed model and some literature published empirical models. The results of the examination demonstrated that the new model outperformed other correlations from the standpoints of accuracy and reliability.
Efek Moderasi Size dalam Pengungkapan Sukarela: Bukti Empiris di Bursa Efek Indonesia
Authors: Wendy Wendy
Published: April 2020

The purpose of this study is to analyze the determinants of voluntary disclosure (VD) by using three non-interaction models and one interaction model. This paper observes four VD’s determinants (ownership dispersion, managerial ownership, audit committee, and independent commissioners), one control variable (capital structure), and one moderating variable (total asset). By using panel data analysis (225 observations) on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX), it is found that the total asset can be used as the moderating variable in explaining the determinants of VD in IDX. Furthermore, the interaction model shows better results than non-interaction models. Managerial ownership, independent commissioners, and ownership dispersion show high consistency with the tested hypotheses. This is different from the audit committee which does not support the hypothesis. These findings implicate managerial policies that need to consider good corporate governance in supporting the voluntary disclosure of public companies in Indonesia. Strengthening external validity in the form of replication, developing research models, and refining research methods is needed to strengthen the managerial implications. Testing the robustness by simulating various substitute proxies to optimize the generalization of research findings needs to be considered in future studies.
Intensi Pemilihan Wisata Berkelanjutan di Pulau Belitung: Pengetahuan Pariwisata Sebagai Variabel Moderasi
Authors: Kusumah Echo Perdana , Kusnendi Kusnendi , Sari Maya
Published: April 2020

Purpose of this study is to predict the intentions of tourists to choose sustainable tourism destinations based on travel motivation, destination image, and word of mouth (WoM). Destination image factor is moderated by the knowledge factor. Survey targets domestic and international tourists who have visited or planned to travel at least one tourist destination around Belitung Island using the convenience sampling method. A total of 250 online questionnaires were distributed to tourists in popular tourism destinations on the island of Belitung and analyzed using the Smart PLS application. Findings of this study prove that all factors positively influence tourist intentions to choose sustainable tourism destinations. Furthermore, this research proves that tourism knowledge cannot moderate image of destination in intention of tourists to choose sustainable tourism destinations. Belitung Island is one of the main islands in Bangka Belitung Province which is developing tourism potential, especially in marine tourism. Stakeholders related to tourism on Belitung Island must find ways to encourage knowledge sharing among all interested parties and also outside their direct influence, namely information owned by tourists.
Towards Personalized Medicine: Photoacoustic Imaging of Glutathione Enables Companion Diagnosis and Targeted Treatment of Lung Cancer
Authors: Lucero Melissa , Chan Jefferson
Published: April 2020

Companion diagnostics (CDx) represent a new frontier in personalized medicine that promises to improve treatment outcomes by matching therapies to patients. Currently, these tests are limited in scope and cannot report on real-time changes associated with disease progression and remediation. To address this, we have developed the first photoacoustic imaging-based CDx (PACDx) for the selective detection of elevated glutathione (GSH) in lung cancer. Since GSH is abundant in most cells, we utilized a physical organic approach to precisely tune the chemical reactivity to distinguish between normal and pathological states. In blinded studies, PACDx was applied to identify mice bearing lung tumors. Moreover, we designed a matching prodrug, PARx, that utilizes the same mechanism to release a chemotherapeutic with a PA readout. We demonstrate that PARx can inhibit tumor growth without off-target toxicity in a lung cancer xenograft model. We envision that this work will establish a new standard for personalized medicine by employing a unique imaging-based approach.
Identification of FDA Approved Drugs Targeting COVID-19 Virus by Structure-Based Drug Repositioning
Authors: Farag Ayman , Wang Ping , Ahmed Mahmoud , Sadek Hesham
Published: April 2020

The new strain of Coronaviruses (SARS-CoV-2), and the resulting Covid-19 disease has spread swiftly across the globe after its initial detection in late December 2019 in Wuhan, China, resulting in a pandemic status declaration by WHO within 3 months. Given the heavy toll of this pandemic, researchers are actively testing various strategies including new and repurposed drugs as well as vaccines. In the current brief report, we adopted a repositioning approach using insilico molecular modeling screening using FDA approved drugs with established safety profiles for potential inhibitory effects on Covid-19 virus. We started with structure based drug design by screening more than 2000 FDA approved drugs against Covid-19 virus main protease enzyme (Mpro) substrate-binding pocket focusing on two potential sites (central and terminal sites) to identify potential hits based on their binding energies, binding modes, interacting amino acids, and therapeutic indications. In addition, we elucidate preliminary pharmacophore features for candidates bound to Covid-19 virus Mpro substrate-binding pocket. The top hits bound to the central site of Mpro substrate-binding pocket include antiviral drugs such as Darunavir, Nelfinavir and Saquinavir, some of which are already being tested in Covid-19 patients. Interestingly, one of the most promising hits in our screen is the hypercholesterolemia drug Rosuvastatin. In addition, the top hits bound to the terminal site of Mpro substrate-binding pocket include the anti-asthma drug Montelukast and the anti-histaminic Fexofenadine among others. These results certainly do not confirm or indicate antiviral activity, but can rather be used as a starting point for further in vitro and in vivo testing, either individually or in combination.