bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Public-Private Partnerships in Kazakhstan: Evolution of the Government Policy and Reality of PPP Deployment. Part II
Authors:   GRATA International Law Firm, Chikanayev Shaimerden
Published: January 2022

This article examines PPP development in Kazakhstan from 1991 to the time of writing. Article reviews evolution of the PPP legislation and approaches used to develop a PPP-enabling environment in order to draw lessons for the country’s future policy. This article describes evolution of the PPP concept in the country and provides analysis of gaps and deficiencies in the current PPP policy and legislation. The PPP definition and the scope of PPP activity has evolved significantly in the nation’s legislation and legal literature since 1991. Author distinguish the following five stages of the PPP development in Kazakhstan: Stage One—PPP legal framework for foreign investors only (1991-1993); Stage Two—Lack of PPP-specific legal framework and “pilot” projects (1994-2005); Stage Three—The formation of legal and institutional frameworks (2006-2015); Stage Four—Active PPP deployment: the focus being on quantity (2016-2018); Stage Five—Adjustments to the PPP framework: stricter requirements (2019- present). In this article, the author examines the last three stages from 2006 to present, paying attention to the actions of the government, Policy Goals at the Stage Three. Stage Four and Stage Five, assessing the implications for further policy development of public-private partnerships in the state. the author examines that despite forming advanced legal and institutional PPP frameworks and promulgating a policy document (the PPP Programme), there was an apparent lack of success in PPP implementation during Stage Three. It seems that the country lacked the critical element that is required for successful PPP implementation: high-level political support that would overcome all kinds of resistance to private sector involvement in public service delivery. During Stage Four, there was also a rapid increase in the execution of different agreements that were called PPP agreements but. author considers that strictly speaking, should not be treated as such, as they are just imitations of a PPP. By the end of Stage Four, therefore, all relevant stakeholders expected the government to roll out changes in the PPP policy and legal and institutional frameworks to curb the growing government debt risk and prevent the misuse of fiscal funds by the regional and local authorities. On Stage Five Kazakhstan’s government announced a new PPP policy with project quality as a priority. But nowadays as the coronavirus outbreak spreads across the globe, it is likely that many existing PPP projects in Kazakhstan will experience considerable revenue generation challenges.
Modern view of social insurance in the Republic of Kazakhstan
Authors:   Caspian Public University, Kozhamuratova A. N.
Published: January 2022

This article examines the system of social protection of citizens, which corresponds to market social relations, social risks, the system of compulsory social insurance, as well as the activities of the State Social Insurance Fund and their risks.
Anti-doping: international and Kazakhstani experienc
Authors:   Caspian Public University, Samat A.B.
Published: January 2022

Among the many problems of modern sports, the problem of doping is becoming increasingly important. It is extremely complex because it includes closely interrelated medical, legal, political, moral, organizational, social and pedagogical aspects. The effectiveness of countering doping in sports largely depends on the system of its organization. It should be noted, however, that the organizational foundations of the fight against doping were practically not in the field of vision of scientists. The main efforts of sports and medical science were aimed at studying the effect of doping on the athlete's body, at finding methods for its detection, biochemical components, as well as reducing the cost of doping control procedures and finding its most simple and effective procedures. In this regard, the study of the organizational foundations of the fight against doping is relevant both from a theoretical point of view and from a practical one. In this article, the author conducts a comparative analysis of the fight against doping by the World Anti-Doping Organization, as well as the national legislation of France, Russia and Kazakhstan concerning this topic. The author also proposes solutions to effectively counter the use of doping within the framework of the national legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Challenging Contextual Factors in University-Community Partnerships
Authors: Archer-Kuhn Beth , Grant Jill
Published: January 2022

In this paper, we discuss a community-university partnership struck with the intention of carrying out data analysis for the purposes of service planning and policy implementation that led us to find ourselves in the middle of significant stakeholder conflict. The purpose of this paper is to reflect upon and illuminate the challenges affecting this partnership revealing the impactful contextual factors through a process of reflection and consultation with the research literature. The significant benefits to ensuring a participatory process for both the university faculty and community agency have been cited in the research literature; yet the very real challenges inherent in such a process are less well documented. This example of civic engagement is presented through a partnership between a university faculty member and a children’s mental health center. An analysis of the partnership within the project is presented to illuminate power and contextual factors that can influence partnership projects. As part of the contextual factors, we review the process of partnerships both through the literature and analysis of our project. Suarez-Balczar, Harper, and Lewis’ (2005) model for developing university community partnerships provides guidance while questions for considering the scope are recommended and suggestions for future partnerships including increasing stakeholder breadth are identified.
Transatlantic Relations Among Radical Republican Circles During the Age of Revolutions: The Centrality of Women
Authors: Bernardo Luiz
Published: January 2022

Migratory movements between the two shores of the Atlantic have been of great relevance, both due to their quantity and their heterogeneity, from the moment these territories came into contact. The constant flow of people, as well as goods and ideas in this oceanic environment, caused that in the second half of the 18th century the English and American republican circles strengthened their ties, with some women as notable activists. The English writer Catharine Macaulay (1731-1791), in addition to writing about the crucial events of the moment, crossed the ocean with the desire to be close and experience them in the first person. On the other hand, due to common interests, she maintained an intense epistolary relationship for more than twenty years with the American writer Mercy Otis Warren (1728-1814). Despite the limitations that they found in primarily male areas, such as history and politics, the contribution of these women was not limited to the expected support, but their concerns were reflected in some important writings for the Republican cause. Despite this and paradoxically, these revolutionary movements did not bring about significant changes in the situation and the rights of women.
El derecho de participación en la niñez: alcances y desafíos para la investigación social
Authors: Adolia Barbara
Published: January 2022

En 1989, la Asamblea General de la ONU adopta la Convención de Derechos de la Niñez y Adolescencia (CDN), reconociendo a niños/as y adolescentes (NNA) como sujetos de derechos. Al ser vinculante, su ratificación implica generar condiciones para que NNA se expresen y sean considerados. Esto involucra que su voz sea incluida en el trabajo científico, no como complemento o contraste, sino como actor prioritario, especialmente en las políticas públicas que competen. Este trabajo expone desafíos y alcances para la investigación, focalizando el análisis en tres ejes: el rol del Estado, las familias y el alcance de la participación de NNA. El artículo se organiza a través de dos objetivos. Primero, describir las bases teóricas que sustentan el Derecho de Participación de NNA, revisando la CDN y el Modelo de Protección Integral de la Niñez; la CDN y el Derecho de Participación; y el abordaje de la participación de NNA en investigaciones en ámbitos relevantes. Segundo, caracterizar trabajos de investigación empírica con participación de NNA realizados en diversos contextos, desde 1998. Se concluye que el discurso de la CDN ha enfrentado en la práctica concepciones tradicionales acerca del papel de NNA, tanto en escenarios macro (la política y el Estado) como microsociales (la familia), “chocando” con enfoques prevalecientes tradicionales (tutelares). La falta de compren-sión del significado de la participación, así como la resistencia al cambio del lugar de la infancia, actúan como barreras para la instalación del derecho estudiado. Sigue primando una forma de actuación intermediada por el eslabón adulto. El concepto de andamiaje (colaboración del entendimiento infantil), permitiría un giro en la promoción de la ciudadanía y protagonismo infantil y en sus formas de observación, desafiándonos a investigar la experiencia de la niñez desde la promoción (no desde las carencias), independiente de las características particulares, incorporando los conceptos de agencia, equidad y governance.
Heresy, confession and inquisition in medieval ecclesiastical government. The political dimension of the pastoral judgment
Authors: Belle Irene
Published: January 2022

The article aims to highlight the political dimension –in a broad sense– of confession and the inquisition in their emergence as procedures to sentence hidden sin. It does so by inserting both in the dual forms, pastoral and juridical, that the plenomedieval ecclesiastical government develops for the condemnation of the disobedience to the new Roman orthodoxy and orthopraxis. In this respect, the confe-sional and inquisitorial devices are understood in relation to the emergence of the heretical as a stubborn challenge to the Roman government - in the tension between the government of oneself and of others
DescriptionOf The Quality Of Inpatient Services Based On The Barber Johnson Indicator At Pertamina Cirebon Hospital
Authors: Nalendra Sari Putri Dewi , Kamasturyani Yani , Herawati Tuti
Published: January 2022

One of the qualities in health care facilities is inpatient services in the availability of a number of beds. The use of beds for inpatient services was assessed through indicators such as BOR, LOS,  TOI, and BTO. The purpose of this study was to determine the description of the quality of inpatient services based on Barber Johnson indicators at Pertamina Cirebon Hospital.The research method used is quantitative descriptive. The sample used in this study are inpatient daily census recapitulation data for each room in January - March 2019 total 8 room. The variabel this study is the quality of inpatient servicesbased on the Barber Johnson indicator which includes BOR, LOS, TOI, and BTO with a checklist instrument and analyzed descriptively.The results of this study the rooms included in the Barber Johnson graphic efficiency values in January 2019 of the Tulip and Sakura rooms, in February of Tulip, Flamboyan, and Sakura rooms and in March of VIP, Tulip, and Flamboyan rooms.
A modern take on research communication, Part III: Tenets of a modern system
Authors: Gibson Jennifer
Published: January 2022

This post is the third in a four-part series by Jennifer Gibson. The first post, on the shape and impact of research communication is available here. Reactions from readers are very welcome. Please use the commenting function. Before I dive into this part of the discussion, I’d like to credit Damian Pattinson and Stuart King at eLife, with whom I worked to develop the three first tenets below in 2020 and 2021, as eLife's core values.
A Predictive Investment Scheme for Dhaka Stock Exchange
Authors: Kamal A. H. M. , Abdullah Md. Kaysar
Published: January 2022

Stock market plays a vital role in industrial development of a country. People invest money to make profit from market. Inexperience investors cannot yield profit due to their weak predictions. This research tries to understand the nature of those investors and their demands. Most investors first analyze the prospect of companies based on rate of up-down in prices of share, given bonus, companies’ goodwill, temptation by others, etc.. This research presents a good prediction methodology for the stock market investors and thus, will help them to achieve a profit. It will improve the stability of a market.
A Sociopsychological Approach to Millennials Attitudes on Social Networking Sites
Authors: El- Shihy Dina , Awad Tamer
Published: January 2022

This research aims to identify the social and psychological origins of needs, which may result in the need to obtain certain gratifications from social networking sites, different patterns of social networking sites usage, or cause social networking sites addiction, and the possible consequences they may have on millennials social capital and attitudes toward social networking sites advertising. The study adopts the Uses and Gratifications theory and employs a quantitative research method. The sample of the study consisted of 385 millennials, aged from 21-37 years old, who all used Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube platforms. Data were analyzed using the Structural Equation Modeling. The findings of the study provide useful insights regarding millennials behavior on social networking sites, as well as their attitudes towards social networking sites advertising. The findings suggest several implications and recommendations for marketers, which can help in increasing the effectiveness of advertisements directed to millennials.
The effect of climate change on economic growth: evidence from Pakistan
Authors: Sajjad Ali  , Liu Ying  , Abdullah  , Adnan Nazir  , Muhammad Ishaq  , Tariq Shah  , Aasir Ilyas  , Izhar Ud Din  , Azam Tariq
Published: January 2022

This study is a contribution to empirics of climate change and economic growth in Pakistan. This study considered annual data from 1980 to 2013. This study intends to use the gross domestic product (GDP) per capita in current US Dollars. The proxy used for investment is gross fixed capital formation (GFCF). The data of GFCF is in a total amount in US Dollars. The TRADE data is in total trade in one year as a percentage of GDP. The data of CO2 is in total carbon dioxide emissions (kt). We performed an autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) bound testing design to measure the long-run as well as the short-run association of climate change with economic growth. The notable finding suggests that CO2 significantly affects economic growth. In addition, economic growth is also significantly affected by temperature. Such results highlight that CO2 and TEMP adversely affect the economic growth of Pakistan. There is a positive but minimal impact of RAIN on the economic growth of Pakistan. The notable finding suggests that CO2 which was significantly negative in long run has an insignificant effect in a short run of Pakistan. However, the coefficient of CO2is still negative in the short run.
Clinical Characteristics of Patients With Hepatocellular Carcinoma In Suburban Rawalpindi
Authors: Muhammad Shafi Hasni  , Sobia Kanwal  , Muhammad Shafi Hasni  , Mazhar Qayyum  , Inamullah  , Usman Hussain  , Muhammad Nadeem
Published: January 2022

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common primary liver tumor and represents the third-leading cause of cancer-related death in the world. The incidence of HCC continues to increase worldwide, with a unique geographic, age, and sex distribution. The present study is aimed to determine the prevalence of hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC) in sub-urban Rawalpindi Pakistan and to evaluate the role of its associated risk factors. Blood samples were collected and different biochemical blood tests were performed in this study. The study was conducted from August 2015 to July 2016. Blood samples collected and processed after serum separation., The current result showed that people between the age of 30-60 years are potentially at a higher risk of getting HCCfemales are higher risk of getting HCC than males (P<0). The clinicopathological result showed that including the higher value in HCC patients than the normal NON-HCC people.
ANÁLISE DO IMPACTO SOCIAL DA MECANIZAÇÃO DA COLHEI-TA DE CANA-DE-AÇÚCAR NO TRIÂNGULO MINEIRO
Authors: Araújo Daniel Féo Castro de , Sobrinho Fernando Luiz Araújo
Published: January 2022

O objetivo do artigo é analisar o impacto do fechamento das usinas do grupo João Lyra (Laginha S/A, Triálcool e Vale do Paranaíba) localizada na Microrregião Geográfica de Ituiutaba/MG, e as consequências deste processo para os trabalhadores (as) do corte de cana-de-açúcar. Nesse sentido, buscamos compreender a realidade dos ex- cortadores de cana da agroindústria canavieira em Ituiutaba, entre os anos de 2012 a 2018, diante da mecanização da atividade do corte da cana, fato gerador do desemprego dos trabalhadores (as) que garantia a reprodução diária da força de trabalho diretamente afetada. Para alcançar os resultados desta pesquisa foi utilizada uma metodologia qualitativa composta por levantamento bibliográfico inerente ao tema e entrevistas semiestruturadas com trabalhadores migrantes nordestinos residentes no município de Ituiutaba, Minas Gerais. Destaca-se que as entrevistas, bem como a identificação dos sujeitos e o uso de suas falas foram autorizadas através de assinatura de termo de consentimento. A maioria dos entrevistados ocupava direta e indiretamente postos de trabalhos relacionados ao setor sucroenergético na MRG de Ituiutaba-MG.

PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Cana-de-açúcar; desemprego; mecanização; setor sucroenergético; migrantes.
CONTRIBUIÇÕES DA EPISTEMOLOGIA FEMINISTA PARA AS PESQUISAS GEOGRÁFICAS
Authors: Milani Patricia Helena
Published: January 2022

Uma visão e uma forma de escrita universalizantes permeiam a produção científica geográfica, o que dificulta, de modo sempre relativo, o desenvolvimento de olhares mais sensíveis à pluralidade que produz e compõe o espaço. Além disso, há a consolidação de uma relação de autoridade entre os autores que embasam teoricamente os textos de pesquisa e os pesquisadores. Isso pode funcionar negativamente como uma barreira, entre aqueles que pesquisam e os grupos que são pesquisados, quando as teorias são aplicadas nos contextos sociais e espaciais investigados de forma mecânica. As ideias centrais deste artigo questionam esses poderes instituídos na prática de pesquisa e que em muitas circunstâncias impedem descobertas e o surgimento do novo no campo científico geográfico. Proponho um diálogo com a epistemologia feminista, que defende a posicionalidade do pesquisador, já que todo resultado de pesquisa é parcial, pois é situado no tempo e no espaço e deriva das escolhas do pesquisador e das suas relações com o objeto pesquisado.

PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Epistemologia Feminista; Geografia; Pesquisa; Posicionalidade.
A QUESTÃO AGRÁRIA, ESTADO E POLÍTICAS PÚBLICAS PARA O CAMPO NO BRASIL
Authors: Penteado Kleber Rodrigo , Nardoque Sedeval
Published: January 2022

A questão agrária latente no Brasil é resultado dos conflitos de classe no seio do território. O objetivo deste artigo é discutir sobre a questão agrária brasileira contemporânea e as políticas públicas voltadas para o campo. Para isto, Estado e território são entendidos como resultados da luta de classes construída historicamente, na qual, o primeiro representa os interesses das classes dominantes que o compõe, e, o segundo é a expressão concreta das relações capitalistas e suas articulações superestruturais. Discute-se as estratégias de planejamento descentralizado adotadas pelo Estado brasileiro em consonância com as proposições dos órgãos internacionais de crédito como o Banco Mundial e o FMI. Por fim, trata-se da Reforma Agrária e de algumas das consequências impresumíveis do avanço das políticas neoliberais, especialmente pós-golpe de 2016.

PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Estado; Território; Reforma Agrária; Planejamento territorial; Políticas públicas.
A INTEGRAÇÃO DO CONHECIMENTO GEOGRÁFICO: PERSPECTIVAS CRÍTICAS DA ABORDAGEM GEOSSISTÊMICA
Authors: Adorno Caio Faria da Cunha Barbosa , Santos Clibson Alves dos , Barreiros André Mateus
Published: January 2022

RESUMO: A abordagem sistêmica modificou a maneira de se trabalhar as questões relativas à sociedade e a natureza. Na Geografia, foi o paradigma geossistêmico que passou a vigorar sobre o modo de se analisar o espaço com preocupações nesta dualidade. Sochava (1968) e Bertrand (1972) foram os precursores do termo e definiram o geossistema como uma alternativa de caráter heterogêneo e dinâmico para a análise da paisagem de maneira sistêmica e holística. A literatura geográfica brasileira, principalmente com estudos ambientais, tem trabalhado o espaço pela perspectiva geossistêmica. O presente artigo buscou elaborar uma revisão bibliográfica da consagração do termo “geossistema” seguido de uma crítica de como as abordagens têm sido realizadas com a diminuição da complexidade do binômio sociedade-natureza. Busca contribuir para o cenário da ciência geográfica com perspectivas críticas da abordagem holista em prol do planejamento espacial.

PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Geomorfologia; geossistemas; planejamento urbano; holismo; geografia.
Abordagem teórico-reflexiva da estratégia de ensino 4E X 2 e sua interface com a Teoria Metacognitiva
Authors: Xavier César Silva , Peixoto Mauricio Abreu Pinto , Veiga Luciana Lima de Albuquerque da , Cataldo Muniz Domingues Katy Conceição
Published: January 2022

Ensaio teórico reflexivo sobre a abordagem metacognitiva de uma estratégia de ensino. 4E X 2 corresponde a uma proposta de instrução por investigação criada por pesquisadores da Clemson University College Education nos EUA na qual 4E significa: Engajar, Explorar, Explicar e Estender e o X2, significa Avaliar e Refletir. O objetivo deste trabalho é apresentar e descrever a 4E X 2 e relacionar seus procedimentos e constructos com a teoria e estratégias de ensino metacognitivo. A descrição detalhada dos procedimentos de aplicação da estratégia fornece subsídios para sua utilização por professores do ensino básico, enquanto sua análise explicita a conexão com a teoria metacognitiva e estratégias de ensino metacognitivas. Observamos aspectos positivos na forma pragmática como os templates e protocolos são apresentados, verificamos interfaces entre a estratégia e as componentes conhecimento do conhecimento e do controle executivo autorregulador, assim como, os procedimentos de aplicação apresentam-se compatíveis com as definições das funções das estratégias de ensino metacognitivo. Este estudo reforça a importância da aproximação da produção do contexto acadêmico com o ambiente escolar, onde o principal objetivo sempre será a reprodução possível destas teorias na prática do dia a dia do professor.
Estimation of the share of women in the number of students of higher educational institutions: data by regions of Russia
Authors: Pinkovetskaia Iuliia
Published: January 2022

The purpose of our study was to evaluate the indicators characterizing the gender structure of students of higher education institutions in the regions of Russia. These indicators were the proportion of women among students studying at higher education institutions in 2017-2020. The study used official statistical information for 82 regions of Russia. We used the density functions of the normal distribution as models. The results of the computational experiment showed that, on average, there was a feminization of higher education in the regions, since the share of women in the number of students was in the range from 52% to 55%. At the same time, in the majority (68%) of regions, the number of female students exceeded the number of male students. The proposed methodological approach and the results obtained have a scientific novelty, since the assessment of the territorial features of the gender structure of students in the regions of Russia has not been carried out before.
Aplicação da teoria da mudança em uma organização da sociedade civil
Authors: Rodrigues Patrícia Peres , Sugahara Cibele Roberta , Branchi Bruna Angela , Oliveira Luciel Henrique de
Published: January 2022

Na medida em que a sociedade civil abriu espaço para participação nas causas coletivas, as Organizações da Sociedade Civil (OSCs) surgiram com o objetivo de impactar no bem-estar social. A presente pesquisa tem como objetivo apresentar uma proposta de aplicação da Teoria da Mudança para o programa Decola Beta da OSC Cientista Beta. Trata-se de uma pesquisa descritiva e explicativa com abordagem qualitativa. Os procedimentos técnicos usados foram a pesquisa documental e o estudo de caso. Como resultado é apresentado um modelo de aplicação da Teoria da Mudança, que pode contribuir para que os gestores meçam os impactos alcançados pela organização, bem como reúnam dados para apresentação aos investidores, garantindo a sustentabilidade da OSC.
Analysis of students' argumentation patterns in solving permutation and combination problems
Authors: Hasanul Anshori Hasanul Anshori , Parhaini Andriani Parhaini Andriani
Published: January 2022

Argumentation is a person's way to face every question, issue and argue in the face of every problem. Argumentation is very necessary to know the understanding of students' concepts and so that students can explain logically the appropriate stages of completion to solve problems. This study aims to describe the pattern of argumentation used by students in solving permutations and combinations problems. This type of research is descriptive qualitative. The research subjects were 3 students of class XI IPA at MA Darul Aitam Jerowaru which consisted of 1 student with high math ability, 1 student with moderate math ability, and 1 student with low math ability. Sampling was done by using purposive sampling type quota sampling. Data collection techniques used written tests and interviews, then analyzed based on indicators of student argumentation patterns in solving permutations and combinations. Based on this, the argumentation pattern used in this study is a combination of Tulmin's argumentation pattern and Mc. Neill & Karajicik's argumentation pattern, namely, data, claim, evidence, reasoning and rebuttal. The results of this study are students with high mathematical abilities have a pattern of argumentation, namely, data, claims, evidence, which are given correctly. Students with moderate ability have argumentation patterns, namely, data, claim, reasoning, and rebuttal, which are given correctly and students with low mathematical abilities have argumentation patterns, namely, data, claim, and rebuttal, which are given correctly.
The Effectiveness of Problem Posing Approach in Term of Mathematical Thinking Skill
Authors: Ahmad Nasrullah Ahmad Nasrullah
Published: January 2022

This study aims to describe the effectiveness of problem posing approach in term of mathematical thinking skill of senior high school students. This study was a quasi-experimental study using the nonequivalent pretest and posttest group design. The population was year X students of State Senior High School 1 of Sakra Lombok Timur that consisted of six classes. The sample was two classes selected randomly from all Year X classes; class X-5 received a treatment of problem posing approach and class X-6 received as a control class. The instrument used is a test to measure mathematical thinking skill. To find out the effectiveness of problem posing approaches in the mathematical thinking skill, the data were analyzed using One Sample Test. The result of the study states that problem posing approach is effective in terms of the mathematical thinking skill of Senior High School Students.
Municipal solid waste as the prospective substrate for earthworm Eisenia fetida to convert waste into manure
Authors:   Department of Zoology, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Tamil Nadu, India, Dar Khursheed Ahmad , S Senthilmurugan ,   Department of Zoology, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Tamil Nadu, India
Published: January 2022

Organic wastes or bio-wastes are not “waste” but prospective bio-resources. Management of bio-waste by technical methods has become a burning issue in the present time. In the present study cow dung (CD), Mango litter (ML) and Municipal solid waste (MSW) was treated with earthworm Eisenia fetida in different mixture ratios of the substrate. Waste was converted into organic manure along with increase in biomass and number of earthworms. This is supposed to be due to the rich concentration of OC, N, P and microbial population.
Social Support To Patient’s Anxiety in Undergoing Covid-19 Self-Isolation in Karanganyar Sub-District
Authors:   STIKes Mitra Husada Karanganyar, Ariyani Etik Surya , Wulandari Dewi ,   STIKes Mitra Husada Karanganyar, Gilang Nurul ,   STIKes Mitra Husada Karanganyar
Published: January 2022

Dukungan sosial menjadi suatu hal yang berperan penting bagi orang yang divonis positif COVID-19. Kecemasan merupakan salah satu masalah psikososial yang dialami oleh orang yang dinyatakan positif COVID-19. Penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui hubungan antara dukungan sosial dengan kecemasan penderita covid-19 dalam menjalani isolasi mandiri. Jenis penelitian cross-sectional. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah penderita covid-19 yang menjalani isolasi mandiri di Kecamatan Karanganyar, dengan jumlah sampel sebanyak 74. Analisa data menggunakan Analisa univariat dengan distribusi frekuensi dan bivariat dengan uji Kendall’s-Tau C. Analisis hasil univariat menunjukkan bahwa sebagian responden mendapatkan dukungan sosial tinggi (70,7%) dan mengalami kecemasan ringan (61,3%). Terdapat hubungan bermakna antara dukungan sosial dengan kecemasan penderita covid-19 dalam menjalani isolasi mandiri di Kecamatan Karanganyar.
Antibacterial Activity Test of Medicines Invention of Salam Leaf Infusion (Syzygium polyanthum W.) against Streptococcus mutans
Authors:   Politeknik Kesehatan Bhakti Mulia, Permatasari Adelia Setyaningrum , Susilowati Dyah ,   Politeknik Kesehatan Bhakti Mulia, Endrawati Susi ,   Politeknik Kesehatan Bhakti Mulia
Published: January 2022

Daun salam (Syzygium polyanthum W.) mengandung zat-zat bahan warna, zat samak dan minyak atsiri yang bersifat antibakteri. Tujuan penelitian untuk mengetahui sediaan obat kumur infusa daun salam memiliki aktivitas terhadap bakteri Streptococcus mutans, Penelitian ini menggunakan metode difusi sumuran dengan diameter 9mm. Konsentrasi yang digunakan 10%, 20% dan 30%, kontrol positif (Amoxicillin) dan kontrol negatif (obat kumur sediaan tanpa infusa daun salam). Hasil penelitian didapat kontrol positif mendapatkan hasil yang besar dengan diameter rata-rata 19,16 mm, tidak terdapat zona hambat pada kontrol negatif. Sediaan infusa daun salam memiliki aktivitas terhadap bakteri Streptococcus mutans pada konsentrasi 10% dengan diameter 10,66 mm, konsentrasi 20% dengan diameter 12,33 mm, konsentrasi 40% dengan diameter 15 mm. Sediaan obat kumur infusa daun salam memiliki aktivitas terhadap Streptococcus mutans dengan diameter zona hambat sediaan obat kumur infusa daun salam pada konsentrasi 10% adalah 10,66 mm, konsentrasi 20% dengan diameter 12,33 mm, konsentrasi 40% dengan diameter 15 mm.
Learning Methods on Environmental Education to Improve Pre-Service Teachers’ Environmental Literacy
Authors: Yusup Febrianawati , Istiqamah Istiqamah , Khairunnisa Khairunnisa
Published: January 2022

Environmental damage is still happening. The wrong human perspective on the environment that causes this damage continues. Only humans with environmental literacy can solve environmental problems. Environmental education is seen as the most effective way to educate people about environmental issues at all levels of education. Teachers are the front line in the success of education. However, there is no special program to prepare pre-service teachers’ environmental literacy on teachers through environmental education. A literature review is used to explore which learning methods are effective in improving attitudes, knowledge, and environmental behaviors for pre-service teacher students in scientific articles published from 2011 to 2021. Scientific articles were source from Google Scholar, ERIC, EBSCOhost, SAGE, Taylor and Francis, Sciencedirect, JSTOR, and Proceeding online. Twenty-one articles were selected from predetermined criteria. From the results of the analysis, learning methods in environmental education that are effectively used to improve the environmental literacy of pre-service teacher students include Environmental Education courses, Outdoor-based learning, Project Based Learning (PjBL), Problem Based Learning (PBL), Science, Technology learning, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), Constructivist Learning, Guided Inquiry, Demonstration, Environmental and Sustainability Education (ESE), Pedagogical Experiments, 3R-oriented learning, Contextual Approach based on local wisdom, environmental education based on transformational learning theory, and Integration of drama, film, and educational videos. The choice of method must still be adjusted to the learning material.
Reviewer Acknowledgements for Sustainable Agriculture Research, Vol. 11, No. 1
Authors: Lee Joan
Published: January 2022

Sustainable Agriculture Research wishes to acknowledge the following individuals for their assistance with peer review of manuscripts for this issue. Their help and contributions in maintaining the quality of the journal are greatly appreciated.

Sustainable Agriculture Research is recruiting reviewers for the journal. If you are interested in becoming a reviewer, we welcome you to join us. Please contact us for the application form at: sar@ccsenet.org

Reviewers for Volume 11, Number 1

Aaron Norris, Texas Tech University, USA

Bed Mani Dahal, Kathmandu University, Nepal

Darwin Pangaribuan, Lampung University, Indonesia

Jiban Shrestha, Nepal Agricultural Research Council, Nepal

Katarzyna Panasiewicz, Poznan University of Life Sciences, Poland

Luciano Chi, Sugar Industry Research and Development Institute, Belize

Manuel Teles Oliveira, University Tras os Montes Alto Douro (UTAD), Portugal

Patrice Ngatsi Zemko, University of Yaoundé I, Cameroon

Ram Niwas, Swami Keshwanand Rajasthan Agricultural University, India

Roberto José Zoppolo, Instituto Nacional de Investigación Agropecuaria (Uruguay), Uruguay

Tenaw Workayehu, Hawassa Research Center, Southern Agricultural Research Institute, Ethiopia

Waqar Majeed, University of Agriculture, Pakistan
Barcelona no es Silicon Valley: una aproximación crítica al modelo “hélices de la innovación"
Authors: Cereceda Otárola Marcos , Roig de Zárate Jordi
Published: January 2022

Sostenemos que en Barcelona existe una multiplicidad de proyectos y experiencias innovadoras que desbordan del modelo de innovación de la "Triple Hélice” de la innovación" de Henry Etzkowitz y Leydesdorff (2000). Los resultados de la investigación, señalan la coexistencia de prácticas de innovación dominantes y prácticas de innovación emergentes. Ambos formatos, configuran las relaciones entre política, innovación y mercado divergentes, que no son estáticas y no pueden modelarse. Proponemos formas alternativas de comprensión de estos procesos creativos, más sensibles a prácticas emergentes para producir innovación socioeconómica y tecnológica en Barcelona.
Implementing the 4R and 9H regimens for TB preventive treatment in Indonesia
Authors: Apriani L. , Koesoemadinata R. C. , Bastos M. L. , Wulandari D. A. , Santoso P. , Alisjahbana B. , Rutherford M. E. , Hill P. C. , Benedetti A. , Menzies D. , Ruslami R.
Published: January 2022

BACKGROUND: The implementation of tuberculosis preventive treatment (TPT) is challenging especially in resource-limited settings. As part of a Phase 3 trial on TPT, we described our experience with the use of rifampicin for 4 months (4R) and isoniazid for 9 months (9H) in Indonesia.METHODS:
In 2011–2017, children and adults with latent TB infection were randomised to either 4R or 9H and followed until 16 months after randomisation for children and 28 months for adults. The primary outcome was the treatment completion rate. Secondary outcomes were Grade 3–5 adverse
events (AEs), active TB occurrence, and health costs.RESULTS: A total of 157 children and 860 adults were enrolled. The 4R treatment completion rate was significantly higher than that of 9H (78.7% vs. 65.5%), for a rate difference of 13.2% (95% CI 7.1–19.2). No Grade 3–5
AEs were reported in children; in adults, it was lower in 4R (0.4%) compared to 9H (2.8%). The incidence of active TB was lower with 4R than with 9H (0.09/100 person-year vs. 0.36/100 person-year) (rate difference: –0.36/100 person-year). The total cost per patient was lower for the
4R regimen than for the 9H regimen (USD151.9 vs. USD179.4 in adults and USD152.9 vs. USD206.5 in children)CONCLUSIONS: Completion and efficacy rates for 4R were better than for 9H. Compared to 9H, 4R was cheaper in all age groups, safer in adults and equally safe in children. The
Indonesian TB program could benefit from these benefits of the 4R regimen.
Incomplete contact investigation and risk of developing TB among healthcare professionals
Authors: Khawcharoenporn T. , Noisang K.
Published: January 2022

BACKGROUND: Data on the impact of incomplete contact investigation on TB incidence among healthcare professionals (HCPs) after TB exposure are limited.METHODS: This was a prospective cohort study with 2-year follow-up among Thai HCPs exposed to TB to determine TB incidences
and factors associated with TB development.RESULTS: Of the 398 HCPs with TB exposure, 367 (92%) participated in the study; 342 HCPs were included in the final analysis; 311 participated in contact investigations; 303 underwent chest X-ray; 252 completed baseline TB and latent TB
infection screening using tuberculin skin test (TST); 210 had negative baseline TST; and 45 completed follow-up tests at 3 months. Altogether, 20 HCPs developed TB (2.92/100 person-years). TB incidences in HCPs not participating in or not completing the investigation at any step were higher
than in those who completed the evaluation (11.29 and 2.90, respectively, vs. 0/100 person-years; P < 0.05). No participation in contact investigation and no baseline chest X-ray were independent factors associated with TB development (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] 6.7; P <
0.001 and aOR 8.9; P = 0.01, respectively).CONCLUSION: Study findings indicate increased risks of TB development among HCPs not undergoing or not completing contact investigations and underscore the need for interventions to improve contact investigation participation and
completeness.
Implementation of the structural funds in the sector of arts and culture in Poland in 2007–2013
Authors: Sikora-Gaca Małgorzata
Published: January 2022

The purpose of the following article is to analyze the implementation of structural funds in the arts and culture sector of in Poland in the years 2007 – 2013. The subject of the study consists of 980 contracted projects implemented in 2007 – 2013 in 16 provinces. We have selected only those that have been co-financed from the structural funds, namely the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), from which 4.93 billion PLN funding had been acquired for the mentioned 980 projects. The largest number of investments was realized in the Silesian province – 135, and the least in the Lubusz – 10. The largest share in the disbursement of structural funds was in the Mazovian province – 797.2 million PLN.
Evaluating the Impact of Vehicle Digital Communication Alerts on Vehicles
Authors: Sakhare Rahul Suryakant , Desai Jairaj , Mathew Jijo K. , Kim Woosung , Mahlberg Justin , Li Howell , Bullock Darcy M
Published: January 2022

Traditional methods for communicating the presence of maintenance activities and work zones have been done with a variety of fixed signs. The increase of in-vehicle connectivity on our roads—either directly integrated into the vehicle or via an application running on a mobile phone–provides an opportunity for additional communication to motorists about the presence of emergency vehicles, maintenance activities, or work zones. Although the exact form of the in-vehicle communication is evolving and will continue to do so, a critical first step is to leverage the extensive telematics currently deployed on the Indiana Department of Transportation Vehicles. The objective of this study was to conduct trial deployments on a variety of INDOT vehicles, and to begin a dialog with private sector partners about what information INDOT can share that will provide a safer roadway for all motorists, INDOT workers, and INDOT partners. The final design of connected vehicles will likely change considerably over the next few years as market forces determine what type of information is directly integrated into the vehicle and what information is integrated via cell phones. This report identifies several examples where in-vehicle notification alerting drivers to the presence of service and contractor vehicles was acknowledged by drivers. Hard braking data is being used to determine if these alerts have a meaningful impact on safety. Early results indicate substantial reduction in hard braking events (from 29 to 3) between conditions when queue trucks are not used and when they are used. A larger data set is currently being collected with Hoosier Helpers to isolate the impact of the in-vehicle alerts.
Use of Geosynthetics on Subgrade and on Low and Variable Fill Foundations
Authors: Christoforidou Eirini , Bobet Antonio , Nantung Tommy , Bourdeau Philippe L.
Published: January 2022

There are significant problems during construction to establish an adequate foundation for fills and/or subgrade for pavements when the natural ground has low-bearing soils. Geosynthetics such as geogrids, geotextiles, and/or geocells could provide a less time-consuming, costly alternative for establishing an adequate foundation for the fill and/or subgrade. There is extensive evidence in the literature and on DOTs practices about the suitability of using geotextiles in pavements as separators. Previous studies have also shown that the use of geogrids in flexible pavements as a reinforcing mechanism could decrease the thickness of the base layer and/or increase the life of the pavement. In this study, analyses of selected pavement designs using Pavement ME—while considering geogrid-enhanced base or subgrade resilient modulus values—showed that geogrid-reinforcement, when placed at the interface between subgrade and base, did not produce significant benefits and only a modest increase in pavement life was predicted. In addition, parametric finite element analyses were carried out to investigate the potential benefits of placing a geogrid at the base of a fill over a localized weak foundation zone. The analyses showed that the use of geogrids is beneficial only when: (a) the stiffness of the weak foundation soil is about an order of magnitude smaller than the rest of the foundation soil; and (b) the horizontal extent of the weak foundation soil is at least 30% of the base of the embankment foundation. The largest decrease in differential settlements at the surface of the fill, resulting from geogrid-reinforcement, was less than 20% and, therefore, it is unlikely that the sole use of geogrids would be sufficient to mitigate differential settlements. Based on previous studies, a geocell mattress, which is a three-dimensional geosynthetic filled with different types of materials, could act as a stiff platform at the base of an embankment and bridge over weak zones in the foundation. However, given the limited experience in Indiana on the use of geocells, further research is required to demonstrate that geocells can be effectively used in place of other reinforcement methods.
Evaluation of the Fire-retardancy of ULTEM 9085 Polymer Composites Processed by Fused Deposition Modelling
Authors: LV Yifan , DEJUS Didzis , KOBENKO Stepans , SINGAMNENI Sarat , GLASKOVA-KUZMINA Tatjana
Published: January 2022

In the paper, the results obtained for the fire-retardancy of ULTEM 9085 polymer composites manufactured by the fused deposition modelling (FDM) are summarized. The effects of processing parameters of FDM such as the percentage of infill, thickness of the sample, and the number of the solid layers on either side were experimentally evaluated against fire-retardancy parameters (burn length and heat release rate). Based on the results, all test samples of ULTEM 9085 were observed to have passed the test requirements specified in Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) & EASA Certification Specifications (CS) Part 25 of Airworthiness standards for the aviation sector. The maximal burn length (approx. 80 mm) was registered for 30 % infill samples with zero solid layers on either side. Based on the results obtained it was concluded that the burn length was almost the same in all build directions. Moreover, inconsistent results were obtained for the heat release rate as a function of the thickness of the sample for different build directions. Though, certain clear effects were obtained regarding burn length as a function of infill percentage proving that fire-retardancy is the most effective at higher infill percentages.
Nasal Deformity in Association with Cleft Lip – Management from Infancy to Adulthood
Authors: M.I. Abdulrauf Badr
Published: January 2022

Nasal deformity in association with a cleft lip is quite characteristic and remains to be a stigma for the individual with this deformity. As a newborn, a cleft lip is the most obvious deformity viewed by average individuals and parents, but in the long-term it is the nose. Most of the previously described corrective techniques for addressing the nasal deformity associated with a cleft lip have focused on the dermal approximation of the adjacent lip by securing the freed cartilages to the skin temporarily and repositioning the nasal tip cartilages. We developed a corrective technique in which the nose is effectively lifted and suspended internally to the radix in a semi-closed manner. Secondary corrections to the nose or lip in childhood should be avoided unless problems in these areas are causing psychological disturbances. In such situations, minimal incisions and/or old lip scars should be used for access. Introduction of scars to the columella must be avoided in children, as this procedure hinders future formal cleft rhinoplasty. Unilateral cleft-associated nasal deformity has been more challenging due to the relative asymmetry compared to the bi-lateral counterpart. Secondary cleft septo-rhinoplasty is considered a challenging operation requiring significant surgical expertise. In adults, an open tip approach is required in addition to the use of sturdy cartilage grafts to augment the columella, tip, and dorsum, and to address functional nasal issues. In cases of severe and or poorly treated bilateral cleft lips and nasal deformities in adults, the nose and columella are first to be reconstructed with prolabial flap followed by an Abbe flap to the lip.
The Social Infrastructure of Organizational Resilience, Agency Capacity and Resilience Spirals: Starting Points for Resilient Leadership
Authors: Pfaff Holger
Published: January 2022

The aim of this chapter is to analyze the social preconditions and dynamics of organizational resilience and the role of leadership in managing these conditions and dynamics. The chapter begins with an examination of the concept of organizational resilience, presents an individualistic and systemic perspective on this construct, proposes a social infrastructure model of organizational resilience and describes the phenomenon of resilience spirals. The chapter presents a functional performance level model of organizations and describes the possibility of upward spirals where organizations move up the functional performance levels and the possibility of downward spirals where organizations move down the functional performance levels. The importance of leadership in building and maintaining the social infrastructure of resilience and in managing resilience spirals is emphasized.