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Considerations in the formulation of amorphous solid dispersions by hot melt extrusion
Authors: Siddharatha Dhoppalapudi
Published: November 2022

Hot melt extrusion is one of the most popular techniques for the manufacturing of amorphous solid dispersions (ASDs). Over few decades, it has transitioned from lab scale to commercial scale with various products in the market. The current review aims at summarizing various considerations in the formulation development of ASDs using HME. Various types of ASDs from Type I to Type IV are discussed along with the solid state of drug and polymeric carrier in each type. Also, various polymeric carriers used in ASDs are outlined along with information about their glass transition temperature, melting point, hygroscopicity and regulatory status. There are various mechanisms by which the polymeric carriers stabilize the amorphous form of drug in ASDs. These mechanisms are classified as crystallization inhibition, anti-plasticization, intermolecular interactions, and reduction of molecular mobility. These four mechanisms are discussed along with case studies. Finally, various considerations in the formulation of ASDs like, rationale selection of polymers, process design and optimization and stability testing with respect to formulation of ASDs using hot melt extrusion are discussed. In conclusion, the current state of formulating ASDs using HME are discussed and the need for restructuring the formulation approach is mentioned.
Evaluation of the microbiological quality of the water distribution network of the Boma center in Kongo Central/DR Congo
Authors: Live Loki MAVEMA  , Déogratias Schie’ Nkung’ MUTAMBEL’HITY  , Yvonne Bomangwa IBEBEKE  , Jean-Claude Tshijik KAMB  , Edouard Mbungu SISA
Published: November 2022

The present study on the evaluation of the microbiological quality of the water distribution network of the Boma center in Kongo Central in the Democratic Republic of Congo was carried out in 12 sampling stations during the rainy season. The city of Boma where insalubrity is emerging on all avenues, bacteriological analyzes have focused on the search for Escherichia coli, fecal coliforms, total coliforms and fecal streptococci; analyses of the physical and chemical quality of the network's waters mainly concerned pH, residual free chlorine and turbidity in accordance with the WHO requirement. Hydrogen potential (pH) has a seasonal average of 91.7% of the sample compliance rate with the 2011 WHO recommendations, residual free chlorine has 66.7% and 66.7% for turbidity. Bacteriologically: 48 samples (66.7%) out of 72 were compliant with WHO recommendations (2011) for Escherichia coli, 42 samples (58.3%) were compliant for faecal coliforms and 30 samples (41.7%) were compliant for total coliforms. As for faecal Streptococci, 54 samples (75%) comply with a high pollution rate at E.RDP and E.VBA stations and a low rate recorded at E.km8 station. The presence of all these bacteria of faecal origin and the non-compliance of certain physico-chemical parameters in the distribution network could be due to intermittent distribution, the obsolescence of the piping (χ = 245 leaks/month of which 220 repaired) and the insalubrity of the network. In view of the results obtained during this period, this distribution network provided water which, upstream as well as downstream, contained some germs indicative of faecal pollution.
Effect of road infrastructure decay on insecurity in Kwara and Kogi states, Nigeria
Authors: OYINLOYE Gabriel Olayinka  , UMARU Felicia Effiom  , AHMED Idris Saleh  , MUNGADA Dauda Danladi  , OYINLOYE Bunmi Ayanda  , AKINWUMI Olayemi Durotimi
Published: November 2022

The bad state of the road network in Nigeria has brought untold hardship to the people. The dilapidated condition of various roads across the country is one of the major causes of insecurity on Nigerian roads. Hence, the need to examine the effect of road infrastructure decay on insecurity along Lokoja-Okene-Kabba-Egbe-Ilorin express road in Kwara and Kogi States, Nigeria. The specific objectives of the study are to assess the effect of road infrastructure decay on the occurrence of kidnapping, highway robbery and food insecurity along Lokoja-Okene-Kabba-Egbe-Ilorin express road in Kwara and Kogi States respectively. The study adopts survey research design. Primary data were generated via questionnaire designed in four likert scale. The population of this study is 2,796,139. The population is a finite population and is large, therefore, the entire population was not studied. This study employs scientific sampling technique determination designed by Krejcie and Morgan (1970) that recommends a sample size of 384 for a population above one (1) million. The study employs simple ordinary least square regression technique as a tool of data analysis. The study found that road infrastructural decay has significant positive effect on kidnapping, highway robbery and food insecurity along Lokoja-Okene-Kabba-Egbe-Ilorin express road. The study concludes that road infrastructure decay has the potential to bring about increasing level of insecurity along Lokoja-Okene-Kabba-Egbe-Ilorin express road roads. Lastly, the study concludes that good road is essential to food security in Kogi and Kwara States. The study recommends that there should be conscious efforts on the part of governments at all levels in the country to allocate adequate funds for the improvement of roads in the country.
L'idea di solidarietà nel diritto dell'Unione europea
Authors: Mengozzi Pieralberto
Published: November 2022

Il volume parte dalla considerazione di una recente dottrina che pretende di desumere da un passaggio di una pronuncia del Tribunale di Primo grado UE un’evoluzione macroscopica del diritto dell’Unione: per effetto di questa pronuncia si è avuta l’affermazione in tale diritto di un principio generale di solidarietà produttivo di effetti giuridici obbligatori nei confronti delle Istituzioni UE per quanto riguarda i loro rapporti con gli Stati membri, i rapporti tra questi e quelli tra i singoli. L’autore esclude l’accettabilità di quella tesi sulla base di un’ampia e dettagliata analisi delle norme dell’Unione su cui quella dottrina è fondata e dei casi in cui i giudici comunitari, prima e dopo detta pronuncia, si sono riferiti all’idea di solidarietà e delle posizioni delle parti che li hanno occasionati. Illustra, così, lo sviluppo che a quell’idea, secondo distinti percorsi, è stata progressivamente prestata attenzione prima nel quadro della disciplina del mercato carbosiderurgico, poi nel campo economico-finanziario e, successivamente, in modo più incisivo – ma mai nei termini generali pretesi da detta dottrina –, nei settori dell’immigrazione e dell’asilo, del sostegno agli Stati nel caso di shock emergenziali determinati dalla pandemia da Covid-19 e in quello della tutela dei lavoratori. Conclude l’illustrazione dell’arricchimento che nel tempo a questo modo nel diritto dell’Unione è stato dato al concetto di solidarietà evidenziando l’incidenza che esso ha avuto sulla struttura dell’Unione e sugli equilibri interni ad essa.
DETERMINING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SUSTAINABLE TOURISM PERCEPTIONS AND VOLUNTEER SIMPLE LIFESTYLE OF TOURISTS TRAVELING FOR THE PURPOSE OF THERMAL: THE CASE OF PAMUKKALE
Authors: KÖROĞLU Ahmet , ASMADİLİ Veli Ulaş , ASMADİLİ İpek
Published: November 2022

Sustainability and the environment are among the concepts that do not lose their importance in terms of tourism. Because talking about a sustainable tourism is only possible with the protection of the environment. Environmental sustainability can only be achieved by raising individual awareness and living in accordance with the protection of nature by abandoning unnecessary consumption habits. Therefore, in this study, it is aimed to determine the voluntary simple lifestyles of domestic tourists traveling for thermal tourism and sustainable tourism perceptions and to examine the relationship between them. In accordance with the purpose of the research, data were collected from people who visited Pamukkale in February in 2022 and stayed in thermal hotels by using convenience-sampling method. Frequency analysis, reliability analysis, independent group t-test, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and correlation analysis were applied on 296 questionnaires in total. The research has concluded that factors such as individuals' marital status, age, educational status, occupation and income, number of visits to the destination are effective on individuals' sustainable tourism perceptions and voluntary simple lifestyles. In addition, it has been concluded that there is a positive relationship between individuals' voluntary simple lifestyle preferences and sustainable tourism perceptions, and that this relationship is affected by economic and environmental factors. In this context, it is recommended to implement a number of projects and incentive programs explaining the importance of sustainable tourism and voluntary simple lifestyle to all tourism stakeholders, especially policy makers and business owners.
Proliferation of Invasive Alien Species in Different Forest Types of Western Himalaya
Authors: Anita Mehra , Lalit M. Tewari , Ranbeer S. Rawal , Hema Joshi
Published: November 2022

Present study was carried out to understand the proliferation status of invasive alien species (IAS) along altitudinal gradient (650-2150 m) in different forest types (Sal, Pine, Oak and Deodar) of western Himalaya. To understand the trend of proliferation of invasive species repeat vegetation survey and quantitative analysis method used in same plots after two years. Major invasive species in the region were Lantana camara, Ageratina adenophora, Ageratum conyzoides and Parthenium hysterophorus. Ageratina adenophora was highly spreading invasive species present in all forest type of the study area. Maximum density (8394 ind/ha.) and frequency (64.15%) was recorded in Pine forest. Important value index (IVI) of Ageratina adenophora increase from 23.4 to 25.71 in Pine forest followed by in Sal forest (6.32 to 8.21) and Deodar forest (11 to 12.53). Maximum density (246 ind/ha.) and frequency (41%) of Lantana camara recorded in Sal forest and IVI increase from 29.9 to 30.78. Oak forest allowed less rate of invasion of alien species. In study area with increase elevation number of invasive species decrease. However, high proliferation rate of Ageratina adenophora recorded at an elevation 2150 m asl in moist Deodar forest.
Organologi dan Bunyi Kendang Jawa
Authors: Setiawan Sigit , Setyoko Aris
Published: November 2022

This research is research on organology and an effort to explain the drum/kendang instrument from the point of view of how to sound the Javanese Karawitan. The approach used in this research is descriptive and qualitative oriented to the data in the field. The theory used is Hood's organology, which explains that the work of organology is not only limited to the history and description of music but also includes several aspects, including playing techniques of the instrument. The results of this study are mapping and explanation of the technique of sounding Javanese drums-kendang, which results can be used as a reference in the learning process of Javanese drums-kendang and, in general, learning Javanese gamelan/karawitan.
Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian tentang organologi dan upaya eksplanasi instrumen kendang dari sudut pandang cara membunyikan pada permainan Karawitan Jawa. Pendekatan yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah deskriptif kualitatif yang berorientasi pada data-data di lapangan. Teori yang digunakan adalah teori tentang organologi Hood yang menjelaskan bahwa kerja organologi adalah tidak hanya sebatas sejarah dan deskripsi musik tetapi juga mencakup beberapa aspek yang meliputi: teknik permainan dari instrumen. Hasil yang dari penelitian ini adalah pemetaan dan eksplanasi teknik membunyikan kendang Jawa yang mana hasil tersebut dapat digunakan sebagai referensi dalam proses pembelajaran kendang Jawa dan secara umum belajar gamelan/karawitan Jawa.
Preliminary Study of pH Sensor for Engine Oil Deterioration Detection Using Anodized Ta2O5 Nanotubular
Authors: Ngadiman Nur Lili Suraya , Abdul Rani Rozina , Zulkifli Zulasyraf Farhan , Abdullah Muhammad Firdaus , Makhsin Siti Rabizah , Zolkapli Maizatul , Zoolfakar Ahmad Sabirin , Nour Majid
Published: November 2022

pH sensor is one of the sensing principles that can be employed in detection of engine oil deterioration. To avoid unnecessary changing of engine oil while maintaining the oil quality consumed by car’s engine, engine oil deterioration sensor is required to continuously monitor the oil condition. In this work, we fabricated pH sensor sensing layer made up of tantalum thin film. Ta2O5nanotubular was constructed as the medium of interaction to measure the quality of engine oil. Anodization synthesis method was used to fabricate the sensing layer by varying the anodization time. Two samples anodized at 30 min and 60 min were tested in pH buffer solution at pH ranging from 2, 4, 7, 10 and 12. Further characterization using field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM) was conducted to investigate the surface morphology properties, while X-ray diffraction (XRD) was conducted to obtain crystal properties of Ta2O5nanotubular. A homogeneous Ta2O5nanostructures with cubic crystal structure and pore diameter ranging between 15 to 20 nm was obtained. 30 min sample tested in pH buffer solution has better adsorption of H+ions with linear pH sensitivity of 31.616 mV/pH and good stability. Therefore, anodization method can be an alternative to fabricate pH sensor for oil deterioration detection system.Additionally, other study on chemical sensor for the detection of engine oil deterioration level wasalsodiscussed in this paper.
Availability and Utilization of Instructional Materials in Teaching and Learning of Biology in Senior Secondary Schools
Authors: Isma’il Akilu , Lukman Olatunbosun Mujidat
Published: November 2022

This study investigated the availability and utilization of instructional materials in the teaching and learning of biology in senior secondary schools in Talata Mafara Town, Zamfara State. A descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study using quantitative data. The population comprised all the heads of department of biology in the senior secondary schools (six public and four private) in Talata Mafara Town. The entire population constituted the sample of the study due to its small size. A validated questionnaire with reliability index of 0.63 obtained using Cronbach’s alpha was used as instrument for data collection. The data collected were analyzed using frequency counts and percentages presented in tables and charts. Five research questions guided the study. The findings of the study revealed that some of the required instructional materials are fairly available but are not regularly use by biology teachers. Biology laboratories and instructional materials relating to multimedia are lacking in most of the schools in Talata Mafara Town. Lack of fund for procurement and large class size coupled with lack of in-service training for serving biology teachers were major factors identified to inhibit effective provision and utilization of instructional materials respectively. Based on these findings, the study recommended among others that biology teachers in Talata Mafara Town should make effort in utilizing available instructional materials. Zamfara Sate Government should build biology laboratories and make provision for instructional materials especially multimedia related in all senior secondary schools in Talata Mafara. Professional development of biology teachers should be encouraged and sponsored by government and other relevant stake holders.
The Level of Independence and Social Activity with the Life Satisfaction of the Elderly at Panti Bhakti Luhur Sidoarjo
Authors: Sri Anik Rustini  , Raudatul Jannah  , Astrida Budiarti  , Ninik Ambar Sari  , Ceria Nurhayati  , Merina Widyastuti
Published: November 2022

Background: Many factors are related to life satisfaction in the elderly, one of which is the level of independence and social activity. This study aims to determine the level of independence and social activity with the life satisfaction of the elderly at Panti bhakti Luhur Sidoarjo.
Purpose: The purpose of the study was to determine the independence and social activities with the life satisfaction of the elderly at Panti bhakti Luhur Sidoarjo.
Methods: The sampling technique used non-probability sampling with accidental sampling. The population of this study was 108 people and the research sample obtained was 85 elderly people aged over 60 years at Panti Bhakti Luhur Sidoarjo. To assess the level of independence using a Katz Index questionnaire, to assess social activity using a social activity questionnaire, to assess life satisfaction using the SWLS (Satisfaction With Life Scale) questionnaire. The data is then tested using Spearmen Rho Correlation.
Results: Research shows that there is a relationship between the level of independence and life satisfaction of 0.001 (?<0.05) and social activities with life satisfaction of 0.000 (?<0.05). Conclusion: The level of independence and social activities related to the life satisfaction of the elderly requires support from the family and related agencies in developing elderly activities to increase life satisfaction by motivating and helping the elderly to be able to train the level of independence and social activities.
The Effect of Self-Care on the Severity of Disability of Leprosy Patients in the Work Area Galis Health Center
Authors: Mufarika  , Nicky Citra Auliya  , Merina Widiyastuti
Published: November 2022

Background: People with leprosy tend to have dry skin due to damage.
Purpose: This study aims to analyze differences in the severity of disability in patients before and after self-care in the treatment group and the control group.
Methods: This research used a Quasy experiment pretest posttest with a control group design. The population was 52 respondents, with a sample of 34 respondents. The sampling technique used purposive sampling.
Results: The results of the study using the Wilcoxon test showed that there was a difference in the severity of disability in the treatment group with a p-value of 0,00 < 0.05 and no difference in the severity of disability in the control group with a p-value of 0,105 > 0.05. Based on the results of the Mann-Whitney test, it was found that there were differences in the severity of disability in the treatment group and the control group before and after self-care with a p-value of 0,00 < 0,05.
Conclusion: The researcher suggests that sufferers can continue to improve efforts to prevent the severity of leprosy disability by taking regular self-care.
The Analysis of Verbal Abuse within Socialization Ability of Preschoolers in Playproup Al Fattah Malang
Authors: Prima Dewi Kusumawati  , Nadya Risky Aini Nasution
Published: November 2022

Background: Preschoolers are children with a phase of developing and learning new things quickly. The development phase begins with interacting with family and socializing with playmates in the social environment. The social environment can affect the development process of pre-school age children, for example the occurrence of verbal abuse in the social environment that has an impact on children's social development.
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between verbal abuse and the socialization ability of preschool children.
Methods: The research design was cross sectional study and the sampling method was carried out by the total sampling method. The sample in this study was all 50 students of Playgroup Al Fattah Malang. Data analysis used SPSS program with Chi Square test.
Results: It was found that 46% of children received verbal abuse in the low category, 38% in the medium category and 16% received verbal abuse in the high category and 76% of children had good socialization skills and 24% of children had poor socialization skills and through Chi Square test analysis with In the SPSS program, the value of Asymptotic Significance (2-sided) = 0.001 < 0.05, it means that H1 is accepted, or it is clear that there is a relationship between verbal abuse and the socialization skills of preschoolers in Playgroup Al Fattah Malang.
Conclusion: It can be concluded that verbal abuse can result in barriers and disruptions to the socialization development of preschool children. Parents and teachers are expected to provide the right parenting to improve socialization skills in preschool age children.
Resiliensi akademik siswa
Authors: Irawan Rizka , Renata Dian , Dachmiati Sabrina
Published: November 2022

academic resilience is one component of self that needs to be owned by every student in the face of academic pressure. Uniquely, not all students have optimal academic resilience. This study aims to determine the description of students' academic resilience. This research is a descriptive quantitative research. The population in this study was 204 students. Samples were drawn randomly by determining the magnitude using the Slovin formula at a significance level of 0.05. Through this formula, the number of samples was 135 students. Data were collected through a questionnaire technique and analyzed using descriptive analysis. The results showed that the students' academic resilience was in the medium category. For this reason, efforts are needed from teachers, specifically Guidance and Counseling teachers in improving students' academic resilience.
Penggunaan Pendekatan Saintifik Model Inquiry Learning Metode Diskusi Kelompok untuk Meningkatkan Motivasi dan Hasil Belajar Peserta Didik Mata Pelajaran Fiqih Pokok Bahasan Zakat di Kelas VIII.4. Semester Ganjil Tahun Pelajaran 2018 / 2019 MTsN 2 Kota Pa
Authors: Definta Mesra
Published: November 2022

This School Action Research aims to improve teacher performance outcomes at SDN 118/X Pangkal Kemang Kel. Rano, West Muara Sabak Sub-district, East Tanjung Jabung Regency, Jambi Province. This research is a School Action Research with the research subjects being teachers at SDN 118/X Pangkal Kemang Kel. Rano, Kec. Muara Sabak Barat, Tanjung Jabung Timur Regency, which amounted to 8 people. At the initial stage, planning is carried out to be implemented and observed and reflected, the results of the reflection are used as a reference for planning cycle II. The results of the first cycle show the average value of teacher performance with a percentage of completeness of 60%. When converted to the achievement of school KKM, the value does not meet the standard, and the percentage of completeness has not reached classical completeness. Based on the input from the observers, a second cycle plan was prepared. The results of the supervision in cycle II showed the average value of the teacher's performance results with a 91% completeness percentage and had reached classical completeness. Comparison of cycle I with Cycle II there is an increase in teacher performance results 31%. Based on these results, academic supervision of teachers at SDN 118/X Pangkal Kemang can improve teacher performance outcomes.
Leucaena leucocephala (Fabaceae), especie invasora en la Argentina
Authors: Vossler Favio G. , Delucchi Gustavo
Published: November 2022

Introducción y objetivos: Leucaena leucocephala (Fabaceae) ha sido considerada como una de las 100 especies más invasoras a escala global. A pesar de su amenaza potencial, su introducción se promueve cada vez más para la agrosilvicultura, la ornamentación, el sombreado y la artesanía en las regiones forestales cálidas y templadas de la Argentina. La amenaza a la biodiversidad de las poblaciones de Leucaena se ha informado en todo el mundo, donde el control no fue efectivo. Los objetivos del presente estudio fueron efectuar un registro actualizado de las poblaciones naturalizadas en Argentina, y brindar información sobre los procesos históricos y actuales de naturalización e invasión. 
M&M: Los registros se documentaron mediante la recolección de material a campo y consulta de material depositado en herbarios. También se realizaron observaciones a campo para conocer los procesos actuales de naturalización y su interacción con dispersores/depredadores. 
Resultados: Se estableció el estatus de invasora en Argentina y se reconocieron dos vías de introducción. En base al aspecto general de los bosquecillos y el microhábitat que se genera en los ambientes invadidos se considera a esta especie como transformadora en la Argentina. Se indican las características reproductivas y su interacción con otros estamentos de la biodiversidad regional relacionados con el proceso invasor. 
Conclusiones: La interpretación de etiquetas de herbario permitió establecer que en 1921 ya estaba naturalizada en el país. Se discute la intervención del ser humano en su dispersión y se plantean futuros escenarios.
The Contextual Analysis of HRM Practices in Multinational Companies in the Czech Republic
Authors: Mammadova Rima
Published: November 2022

This paper aims to analyze the current state of the Czech Republic’s socioeconomic environment and the HRM practices of MNCs. The Contextual Analysis was made by using data records from 2015 to 2020 from the Czech Statistical Office, Santander Trade’s website, and CzechInvest. By using Hofstede’s six dimensions, the Czech Republic was compared with its neighbor countries: Germany, Poland, and Slovakia. Literature review was done by using articles from the prestigious scientific journals. The study found that the Czech Republic is an attractive foreign investment market because of the followings: it has one of Europe's most strategic geographical locations. Its excellent infrastructure contributes to the Czech Republic's positioning as an important crossroads for European business corridors; its FDI policies and investor-friendly regulations, which offer a number of advantages for foreign investors; and its socioeconomic environment, which is also suitable for the establishment of new businesses in the country. At the end, the study recommends further research on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on MNCs, FDI, and the Czech Republic’s policies on how to eliminate these effects.
Investigation of the Skull Basally in Honamli, Hair, Kilis and Saanen Goats Using Geometric Morphometric Methods
Authors: Yaprak Ahmet , Demiraslan Yasin , Özgel Özcan
Published: November 2022

The study aimed to analyze the skulls of Honamli, Hair, Kilis, and Saanen goats from the basal aspect using the geometric morphometric method. In the study, 48 adult goat skulls were used for each breed in six males and females. After the skulls were photographed from the basal aspect, 11 homologous landmarks were marked. In the study, based on the breed, male and female Honamli, Hair, Kilis, and Saanen goat skulls were significantly separated from each other. The most prominent clusters were seen between female Kilis and Saanen’s skulls and male Honamli and Kilis goats. As a result, it is thought that the information obtained could create a reference for the skull remains of ruminants obtained from archaeological excavations.
The Great Master’s intellectual enlightenment for all birds
Authors: Vuong Quan-Hoang
Published: November 2022

This story is about the horrible memory that Kingfisher has held all the time. It happened when Kingfisher was of glorious fame. His name reminded all birds of his great wisdom. When they met him, all were soft-spoken and did not even dare to compliment him. But suddenly, things slipped out of his control, jeopardizing his lifetime achievement. Fame has a price that’s paid by greed.
Online Learning Participation after the Covid-19 Pandemic in Sikka Regency, Eastern Indonesia
Authors: Yufrinalis Marianus , Tiring Sri Sulistyaningsih Natalia Daeng
Published: November 2022

The Covid-19 pandemic has brought major changes in the world of education in Indonesia. The impact caused by this pandemic has led the Indonesian nation to the introduction of civilization or a new era related to mastering communication and information technology through the application of online learning. However, people's readiness to adopt new technologies and apply them in online learning has become an obstacle in itself during the pandemic until now. The purpose of this study is to describe the level of student participation during the pandemic related to the use of online learning technology. This research uses qualitative descriptive methods and emphasizes data collection through interviews, observations and documentation studies. The results showed that the low level of student participation in adopting online learning technology, students were not prepared for changes in application-based online learning technology, lack of digital literacy, lack of income for economic needs, and student mentality. Based on these findings, it can be concluded that the unstable economic conditions of the community during the pandemic have caused students' unpreparedness in accepting online learning models through modern learning applications on the internet, the mentality of students who are unwilling to accept changes, and the adaptation to the use of online learning technology.
OJK DAN SISTEM MONETER INDONESIA
Authors: Rafli Muh.
Published: November 2022

Untuk memastikan sistem keuangan dapat berjalan dengan sehat dan aman, diperlukan penataan kembali terkait dengan struktur organisasi lembaga yang menjalankan peran dan fungsi pengaturan dan pengawasan pada sektor keuangan. Penataan tersebut bertujuan untuk memperoleh sebuah mekanisme keuangan yang efektif dan saling terkoordinasi, sehingga dapat meminimalisir permasalahan yang ada pada sistem keuangan.
Entrepreneurial openness, creativity, and firm growth
Authors: zhang Tao
Published: November 2022

Entrepreneurs play a key role in economic growth by creating new jobs, fosteringinnovation, and facilitating structural transformation. The growth and success ofentrepreneurs are often linked to their creativity because creativity enables them to identifyand capitalize on new opportunities. As a result, exploring influential factors onentrepreneurs’ creativity has been an important research direction.
An Application of Item Response Theory to Basic Science Multiple-Choice Test Development and Validation
Authors: editor  , Ani Mercy I.
Published: November 2022

The study made use of instrumentation research design while item response theory was applied, to develop and validate Basic Science multiple-choice tests. 600 junior secondary school II students consisted of a sample that was randomly selected from 20 government co-education secondary schools in Udi education zone of Enugu State, Nigeria. The study was guided by six research questions. A 40-test item of Basic Science multiple choice test was constructed by the researchers and used to collect data. Three experts subjected the instrument to content and face validation to ensure its validity. Two of them were from the departments of Science education and educational foundations, respectively. A reliability index of 0.85, was realized. Analysis of the data that were generated, was carried out, using the maximum likelihood estimation technique of BILOG-MG computer programming. It revealed that 40-test items with the appropriate indices consisted of the final instrument developed and was used to assess the ability of students in Basic Science. The result of the study confirmed the reliability of the items of the Basic Science Multiple choice questions based on the three-parameter (3pl) model. The findings again revealed that the multiple-choice Basic Science test items were difficult and that there was differential item functioning in Basic Science among male and female learners. Recommendations that were in line with the findings were made, such as that: teachers and examination bodies should adopt and encourage IRT in the development of test instruments used in measuring the ability of students in Basic Science and other subjects.
The Use of the Symbol of the Moon in Uzbek Literature
Authors: Nilufar Berdiyeva , editor
Published: November 2022

This article analyzes the processes associated with the application of the Moon symbol in the literature. The representation of beautiful and delicate women in the symbol of the moon has been shown to be an important feature of Eastern literature. The convenience of creators through the symbolic depiction of celestial bodies in literature has been studied on the example of specific works. In poetic works, the use of the symbol of the moon in the sense of a beloved companion has long been proved. The analysis of some short stories shows that prose works are still used today to describe women of different natures through the image of the moon. In this regard, attention is drawn to the fact that the image of the sun also occurs in the adjacent position. In general, it summarizes how the use of symbols in works of art affects works.
Filling Gaps in the Lexicon of the Literary Language with Colloquial Words
Authors: editor  , Khasanov Abdumannon Majidovich
Published: November 2022

In this article, proposals and recommendations on the use of words specific to colloquialisms have been developed to fill the lexicon of the literary language. Norms and criteria for the acceptance of colloquial words into the lexicon of the literary language have been developed. Methods of identifying gaps in the lexicon of the literary language are described. Considerations for filling them were studied on the example of the Uzbek language, and it was emphasized that the available opportunities should be used effectively. In the development of each language by people and nations, the important aspects of conversational speech are shown. It is proved that the units formed as a result of filling the gaps in the language lexicon in speech situations are stabilized in the lexicon of the literary language.
Deformation Monitoring of Tunnel using Phase-based Motion Magnification and Optical Flow
Authors: Chen Kecheng , Kogi Hiroshi , Soga Kenichi
Published: November 2022

During construction, continuous monitoring of underground tunnels can mitigate potential hazards and facilitate an in-depth understanding of the ground-tunnel interaction behavior. Traditional vision-based monitoring can directly capture an extensive range of motion but cannot separate the tunnel's vibration and deformation mode. Phase-based motion magnification is one of the techniques to magnify the motion in target frequency bands and identify system dynamics. Optical flow is a popular method of calculating the motion of image intensities in computer vision and has a much lower computational cost than Digital Image Correlation. This study combines PMM and OF to quantify the underground tunnel scene's magnified deformation mode pixel displacements. As motion magnification artifacts may lead to inaccurate quantification, the 2D Wiener filter is used to smooth the high-frequency content. With GPU acceleration, a dense OF algorithm computing each pixel's displacement is adopted to derive the whole scene motion. A validation experiment is conducted between the amplification motion and the actual motion of prisms preinstalled in the tunnel.
The Role of Leadership Management in the Development of Leadership Ability in the Person of a Modern Leader
Authors: editor  , Yusupovich Elmurodov Ulugbek
Published: November 2022

This article focuses on the importance of leadership style in developing leadership skills in modern leaders. A study was conducted on the directive, negligent and collegial methods of management, as well as the emotional intelligence of the leader who determines the attitudes of the labor community. In the correction practice, the directive and negligent styles of the participants achieved a collegial style and increased emotional intelligence.
CO2 transport and storage feasibility and cost study for ASEAN
Authors: Li Yunyue Elita , Wang Xiangnan , Jiao Jingchen , Togaibekov Anuar , Nian Victor , Zhong Sheng , Hoo Poh Ying , Loh Wai Lam , Wissam Abdel Khalek Salah , Tan Xuan Wee , Usadi Adam , Jones Stephen , Dasari Ganeswara , Lacasse Martin , Teletzke Gary
Published: November 2022

Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology is expected to a play a significant role in reducing CO2 emissions globally. The first steps for successful deployment include identifying CO2 storage potential, determining CO2 injection rates, evaluating of CO2 transport options, estimating associated costs, and facilitating policy and regulatory frameworks. To evaluate the CCS feasibility in Southeast Asia, we first identify the CO2 storage sites in several member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Storage potential is estimated at 11.7 Gt in 234 oil and gas fields, 24.2 Gt in 42 field-scale saline formations, and 275 Gt in basin-scale saline formations. Using the hydrocarbon production data, we calculate the CO2 injection rates in 126 fields and find that 23% of the evaluated fields support injection rates greater than 0.4 Mt/well/year. We evaluate two types of CO2 transportation solutions: via pipeline and via shipping. Our case study with CO2 sourced from Singapore and transported to regional sequestration sites shows strong technical feasibility with transport and storage costs ranging from US$48/ton to US$450/ton. We assess the policy environment of selected countries in ASEAN and suggest potential pathways to enable robust CCS supply chains.
Amplitude modulation perceptually distinguishes music and speech
Authors: Chang Andrew , Teng Xiangbin , Assaneo Florencia , Poeppel David
Published: November 2022

Music and speech are complex and distinct auditory signals that are both foundational to the human experience. The mechanisms underpinning each domain are widely investigated. However, how little acoustic information is in fact required to distinguish between them remains an open question. Here we test the hypothesis that a sound’s amplitude modulation (AM) is a critical acoustic feature. In contrast to paradigms using ecologically valid, complex acoustic signals (that can be challenging to interpret), we use an aggressively reductionist approach: if AM rate and AM regularity are critical for perceptually distinguishing music and speech, the judgement on artificially noise-synthesized ambiguous audio signals should align with their AM parameters. Across four experiments (N = 335), signals with a higher peak AM frequency tend to be judged as speech and lower AM as music, especially among musically sophisticated listeners. In addition, noise signals with more regular AM are judged as music. The data suggest that the auditory system can rely on a low-level acoustic property as basic as AM to distinguish music from speech, a surprising principle that provokes both neurophysiological and evolutionary experiments and speculations.
Reliability and validity analysis and Mokken model of New General Self-Efficacy Scale-Short Form (NGSES-SF)
Authors: Wang Fei , Chen Ke , Du Zhuoran , Wu Yunchou , Tang Jingqi , Sun Xiaonan , Wu Yibo
Published: November 2022

Objective: To simplify the New General Self-Efficacy Scale and examine its reliability and validity among mainland Chinese residents. Methods: In this study, a total of 11,031 residents in 120 cities across China were selected to participate in a questionnaire survey using a multi-stage stratified whole-group sampling method. The data were randomly divided into two parts. The first batch of data was used to simplify the scale using factor loading, correlation coefficient and Cronbach Alpha in classical test theory (CTT), and Mokken model in item response theory (IRT). And then the second batch of data was used to test the reliability and validity of the simplified version of the new general self-efficacy scale and the Mokken model hypothesis. Results: Compared with the 8-item scale, the 3-item New General Self-Efficacy Short Form (an individual's subjective expectation of his or her ability to successfully achieve goals in a given environment, which is an individual's evaluation of his or her ability and reflects his or her level of self-confidence) showed great reliability and validity. Conclusions: Tested by the Mokken model in classical test theory (CTT) and item response theory (IRT), the simplified version of the new general self-efficacy scale has good reliability and validity, which can be used in relevant research and practice.
Rethinking English as Medium of Instruction Policy in Multilingual Classrooms
Authors: Khatri Krishna Kumar , Regmi Bhim Prasad
Published: November 2022

This paper reports the results of a study that unpacked teachers’ experiences and challenges adopting EMI policy in the public schools’ multilingual classrooms. Building on a phenomenological design, we selected two primary level teachers purposively and collected data through in-depth interviews. Drawing upon the thematic analysis and interpretation of the data, the study revealed that teachers perceived EMI as a tool for achieving English language proficiency for the students and a means for the public schools to compete with their private counterparts. Contrarily, EMI in the public school’s multilingual classrooms was found to be practised just as slogan and insufficient for effective students’ participation in classroom learning. Since EMI leads multilingual learners towards monolingual direction, it has posed problems to both the teachers and students due to the low English language proficiency. The study implies that the EMI policy in the lower grades of public schools should be implemented considering the linguistic and cultural milieus of the students.
Blending Moodle and Closed Facebook Group in Interdisciplinary Reading Course: A Collaborative Action Research
Authors: Sapkota Ashok
Published: November 2022

Learning management system has been an innovative practice in Nepalese higher education to foster interaction and keep track of day-to-day teaching-learning activities. This article explores using technology applications: Moodle and closed Facebook group in face-to-face class for promoting participation in an interdisciplinary reading course and to find out students’ perception in blending Moodle in face-to-face class. The research study was mainly based on collaborative action research. The primary sources of data were collected from the use of Moodle as learning management system. The students of four intact classes (consists 120 students) were selected purposively under department of English Education, University Campus, Kirtipur. The systematically collected narratives and observation have been analyzed and interpreted descriptively. This study found that the basic tutorials in using technology is prerequisite for the students in using the basics of moodle, email log and the ways to interact on reading text in Moodle platform as a part of pre-instructional activity. Many students felt that they come from remote area, have studied in the technology outreached area, cannot explore the resources, and feel hesitation in exploring the technological tools. In addition, the use of resources in the Moodle and blend of closed Facebook group was found to be highly motivating and resourceful for both the low- level learners and high-level readers in assisting resources.
Implementasi Penggunaan Aplikasi Zahir 5.1 Dalam Pengolahan Data Keuangan Pada Toko Tani Maju
Authors: Nurwahyuni Siti , Nurlaela Dini , Agifta Yusnia Yustin
Published: November 2022

Toko Tani Maju, memiliki kendala dalam mengolah data keuangan yang saat ini masih dilakukan secara manual seperti kesalahan pada saat menuliskan nominal angka pemasukan dan pengeluaran, pencatatan yang masih dilakukan pada media kertas menyebabkan data yang tertulis mudah rusak serta membutuhkan waktu lebih lama dalam pencarian data keuangan. Setiap perusahaan membutuhkan laporan keuangan sebagai salah satu cara meningkatkan kinerja serta sebagai tolak ukur perkembangan sebuah perusahaan dalam menentukan pengambilan keputusan karena memberikan informasi terkait arus masuk ataupun keluar keuangan dari sebuah perusahaan. Sistem yang dapat digunakan dalam menyelesaikan permasalahan pada toko tani maju adalah sistem akuntansi dan salah satu perangkat yang digunakan adalah aplikasi Zahir Accounting Versi 5.1. Penggunaan aplikasi Zahir Accounting versi 5.1 dapat menyelesaikan permasalahan pada sistem sebelumnya, seperti angka yang lebih muda dibaca, proses perhitungan yang lebih cepat, serta fasilitas back up data yang dimiliki aplikasi ini sehingga data tidak mudah hilang dan dimanipulasi
Implementasi Aplikasi Akuntansi untuk Laporan Keuangan pada Usaha Dagang
Authors: Husna Diah Ayu Awalul , Masripah Siti
Published: November 2022

Perkembangan teknologi saat ini, berbagai bidang usaha membutuhkan sistem untuk membuat kegiatan operasional usaha dengan optimal dan mempermudah aktivitas tanpa mengurangi keamanan pengolahan data keuangan. Sistem informasi akuntansi merupakan hal yang sangat penting bagi perusahaan untuk mengolah data administrasi, mengatur manajemen dan keuangan perusahaan sehingga dapat menghasilkan laporan keuangan dan menghasilkan informasi untuk menjawab kebutuhan para pemakainya. PT Aneka Sistim Informasi Bogor masih menggunakan sistem yang manual dalam pengolahan data keuangan. Sistem tersebut digunakan untuk pengolahan data administrasi, pengaturan manajemen dan keuangan dapat memiliki lebih banyak resiko untuk kehilangan data dan ketepatan dalam penyelesaian serta membutuhkan waktu yang lama atau tidak efisien. Zahir Accounting merupakan software yang dapat digunakan pada perusahaan tersebut. Zahir Accounting 5.1 aplikasi sederhana dan mudah dipelajari, memudahkan pencatatan dan pembuatan laporan, serta untuk mempermudah pengambilan keputusan melalui grafik. Tahapan penelitian yang dilakukan adalah pengumpulan data, pencatatan akuntansi manual dan Implementasi dengan aplikasi keuangan yang digunakan. Sehingga hasil penelitian yang penulis dapatkan diantaranya hasil Laporan keuangan Rugi/Laba sebesar Rp 8.040.333, saldo neraca sebesar Rp 314.742.833, dan analisa rasio keuangan berupa Current Ratio sebesar 584,46%, Debt to Capital Asset sebesar 16,72%, Debt to Equity Ratio sebesar 31,22%, Return On Equity sebesar 4,77% , dan Return on asset sebesar 2,55%.
Rancang Bangun Sistem Informasi Akuntansi Dengan Metode Waterfall Untuk Memudahkan Laporan Pada Koperasi Warung Kita Pamijahan Bogor
Authors: Perdana Jamal Andrian , Anjaswani Muhammad , Prasetyo Arfhan , Solecha Kusmayanti
Published: November 2022

In today's era of globalization, information technology is advancing rapidly. As for computers, which are equipment created to facilitate human work, when achieving progress both in the manufacture of hardware and software. Warung Kita Cooperative really needs an information system that supports and provides satisfactory service to customers. For this reason, the author tries to make a Final Project regarding the system of selling goods at the Warung Kita Pamijahan Bogor Cooperative which has not yet been computerized. At the time the Warung Kita Cooperative was engaged in the sale of goods. The existing system at the Warung Kita Cooperative is still done manually, starting from recording goods, making sales notes, to storing other data related to the sales process to making reports, making it possible during the process an error occurred in the recording, less the accuracy of the reports made and the delay in finding the required data. The design of this information system is the best solution to solve the problems that exist in this company, and with a computerized system, an effective and efficient activity can be achieved in supporting activities in this company. The computerized system is better than the manual system to run more effectively and efficiently and the current sales system is more conducive than the previous system