bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Individual Characteristics in the Comprehension of Pandemic Video Communication: Randomized Controlled Between-Subjects Design (Preprint)
Authors: Lungu Daniel Adrian , Røislien Jo , Smeets Ionica , Wiig Siri , Brønnick Kolbjørn Kallesten
Published: May 2023

BACKGROUND

Video played an important role in health communication throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. It was used to communicate pandemic information to the public, with a variety of formats, presenters, and topics. Evidence regarding the effectiveness of video features is available, while how individual characteristics of recipients influence communication comprehension is still limited.

OBJECTIVE

This study aimed to test 6 individual characteristics and assess their effect on the comprehension of pandemic video communication.

METHODS

Short health communication videos were presented to a large sample of subjects, receiving questionnaire responses from 1194 participants. Individual characteristics consisted of age, sex, living area, education level, income level, and belief in science. Communication comprehension consisted of both perceived and objective comprehension. The data were analyzed by multiple linear regression.

RESULTS

Age had a negative effect on both perceived and objective comprehension—age was negatively associated with comprehension. There were sex differences, with higher perceived comprehension and lower objective comprehension among female than male individuals. Living in an urban or a rural area had no significant effect (all P>.05). The level of education and income had a positive effect on both subjective and objective comprehension. Finally, the belief in science had a positive effect on perceived comprehension (P<.001) but did not have a statistically significant effect on objective comprehension (P=.87).

CONCLUSIONS

The main differences between those who think they understand pandemic communication and those who comprehend it better are sex (female individuals have a higher perception of having comprehended, while male individuals have higher levels of objective comprehension) and belief in science (higher belief in science leads to higher perceived comprehension, while it does not have any impact on objectively understanding the message conveyed).
Italian Nostalgia: National and Global Identities of the Italian Novel
Authors: Lippolis Anna Sofia
Published: May 2023

The production, distribution and consumption of the Italian novel in the global editorial market has accompanied the gradual creation of a national branding process that does not coincide with the literary identity Italy tends to associate with. When considering the main analysis approaches of the Italian literary canon—the top-down one of the country’s yearly national bestsellers, literary prizes, suggested readings in Literature courses at University and school anthologies—and the larger-scale, bottom-up view of digital platforms like Amazon and Goodreads, Wikipedia stands in a middle, unexplored ground between the two. Through the comparative quantitative analysis of data derived from some of these sources, this article aims to gain more awareness on Italian literature from 1980 to 2021, to start addressing why national book prizes winners do not make it to the global market and if it is possible to talk about a national cultural resistance, which allowed authors like Elena Ferrante and Goliarda Sapienza to become literary sensations abroad before it happening in their own country. While some studies have already dealt with the unchanging aspect and the lack of diversity of the Italian literary canon, there has been little quantitative research on the two brands of the country, the national and the global, and on the dynamics between them. As well as proposing a methodology for the ongoing study of literary reception of Italian novels under multiple points of view, this article contributes to the discussion on the reliability of measures for studying the canon.
A New RP-HPLC Method Development and Validation of Levosulpiride and Rabeprazole
Authors: Somepalli Alekhya , Gona Nanda Gopala Krishna , Avutu Sri lakshmi , Chandolu Naga Sailaja , Chilaka Valli Padma , Arava Sony Priyanka
Published: May 2023

Abstract: The Present study was conducted to obtain a new, affordable, cost-effective and convenient method for RP- HPLC determination of Rabeprazole and Levosulpiride in tablet dosage form. The experiment was carried out according to the official specifications of USP–30, ICH- 1996 and Global Quality Guidelines-2002.The method was validated for the parameters like system suitability , selectivity, linearity, accuracy, precision ,LOD, LOQ, and robustness. 20mg Rabeprazole and 75mg Levosulpiride was dissolve in 100 ml of Diluent (1:1,Methanol:Na2HPO4) and was further diluted to get stock solution of Rabeprazole and Levosulpiride (47.5µg/ml). This is taken as a 100% concentration. Solution containing mixture of Rabeprazole and Levosulpiride of five different concentrations (50%,75%, 100% 125%, and 150% of target concentration) were prepared in the same way. System suitability study of the method was carried out by six replicate analysis of solution containing 100% target concentration of Rabeprazole and Levosulpiride. Various chromatographic parameters such as retention time, peak area tailing factor, theoretical plates (Tangent) of the column and resolution between the peaks were determined and the method was evaluated by analyzing these parameters. . % Recovery was 98.6% for Levosulpiride and 98.7% for Rabeprazole. All the results indicate that the method is highly accurate, retention time for standard sample and commercial product of Rabeprazole and Levosulpiride are same. This proves that, excipients have no effect on the analytical method. On the other hand, blank peak did not overlap drug peak. So the method is highly selective. The method is highly precise as % RSD of peak area was less than 2% in all tests
Virtual Scrapart
Authors: Sahu Bharti , Patil Vipul , Sonawane Shrujan , Singh Mousam , Kumar Anuj
Published: May 2023

Abstract: In today’s world, many art forms are in dying phase, due to lack of interest, recognition of supreme artist and lack of proper organized platform. Moreover, there are many aspiring artists who think there is a lack of marketplace for selling their products. Apart from this, there is a sharp increase in scrap generated from households and industries. According to International Trade Administration in 2020, 32 million tons of ferrous (Iron) scrap was produced as waste. Most of this waste can be reused if refurbished properly. There are many artists and craftsmen who are willing to work on such used products to create useful and reusable products. There are around 10,054 artists around the world who think there should be a proper platform where buying, selling and refurbishing of a product could be performed. With the use of modern technology such a platform can be developed by establishing a Server and developing a Mobile/Web – Application to interact with buyers, sellers and artists to convert waste into prime products.
A Review Paper on Experimental Study on Retrofitting of Beam With CFRP
Authors: Sawdekar Prof. Akshay V. , Gaykwad Sakshi R. , Wakte Gaurav S. , Lohare Chetan. G. , Chavhan Aniket I.
Published: May 2023

Abstract: Existing structures must be modified, repaired, restored, or rebuilt in today's society due to a variety of circumstances, including the loss of the bond between the beam and column joint, corrosion-related damage, natural disasters, etc. These elements cause our buildings to break, rendering them useless. Consequently, these structures need to be modified. The experimental study on RC beams with one-way and two-way CFRP plates is presented in this publication. This study's primary goal is to examine how RC beams behave after being retrofitted with CFRP plates.
Fasakh Nikah karena Penyakit dalam Hukum Keluarga Islam Perak Malaysia
Authors: Abdul Muthalib Salman
Published: May 2023

Ulama mazhab telah merumuskan beberapa jenis penyakit yang dapat dijadikan untuk melakukan fasakh terhadap sebuah pernikahan. Bahasan tersebut juga telah dituangkan oleh Pemerintah Perak dalam Hukum Keluarga Islam untuk mengatur kehidupan keluarga bagi rakyatnya. Seharusnya dengan perkembangan ilmu kesehatan, beberapa penyakit yang ditegaskan oleh para ulama dahulu ternyata telah dapat disembuhkan dengan kemajuan medis sekarang, sebaliknya muncul beberapa jenis penyakit baru yang belum pernah terjadi sebelumnya yang dapat mengancam si penderita, dapat memberi pengaruh terhadap kandungan aturan yang tertuang Hukum Keluarga Perak, sehingga hukum Islam yang diterapkan akan sesuai dengan perkembangan zaman yang ada. Kajian ini alan melihat beberapa jenis penyakit dalam Hukum Keluarga Perak yang dapat membolehkan seseorang melakukan gugat cerai, apakah penyebutan penyakit tersebut masih relevan dengan perkembangan ilmu kesehatan sekarang. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penyakit-penyakit yang disebutkan dalam hukum keluarga Perak tidak dapat lagi dijadikan alasan dibolehkannya fasakh, karena penyakit tersebut dapat disembuhkan. Hal ini sesuai dengan kaedah fikih, dimana jika (‘illat) pembolehan fasakh telah dapat dihilangkan, maka hukumnya juga harus dihilangkan.
The Formulation of Financial Statements: A Proposal for Change
Authors: Gamble George O. , Tollerson Cynthia D.
Published: May 2023

SYNOPSIS

This paper proposes a new framework for financial statement presentation that provides users with a more detailed understanding of the relationship between cash and accrual information and earning power. To accomplish these objectives, we provide new classifications for assets, liabilities, equity, statement of income, and statement of cash flow. Assets are classified as either operating or nonoperating, economic or financial, monetary or nonmonetary. Liabilities and equity are initially classified under the title “means of financing assets.” Next, they are either classified as monetary or nonmonetary and further classified as either: (1) expected cash requirements during next reporting period, (2) expected cash requirements in future periods, or (3) no expected cash requirements. The statement of income utilizes current period, prior period, and future period for cash flow categories. The statement of cash flows is developed along the lines of primary economic operations and nonoperating economic/financial activities.
TRADISI PANAI DALAM PERSPEKTIF FILSAFAT NILAI
Authors: Alfariz Fitri
Published: May 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menemukan dan mendeskripsikan nilai-nilai yang ada dalam tradisi panai. Panai merupakan tradisi yang harus dipenuhi dalam upacara perkawinan suku Bugis. Uang panai diartikan sebagai pemberian harta benda oleh calon pengantin pria kepada calon pengantin wanita. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan penelitian pustaka dengan melakukan deskripsi, sistematisasi dan interpretasi. Hasil Penelitian menunjukkan ada empat faktor yang membuat seorang perempuan memiliki nilai panai yang tinggi (1) keturunan bangsawan (2) pendidikan (3) status ekonomi (4) kondisi fisik dan (5) pekerjaan. Sementara itu nilai-nilai yang ada di dalam tradisi panai dilihat dalam perspektif filsafat nilai adalah, nilai kenikmatan yang bermakna bahwa tradisi panai memberikan dampak kesenangan antara laki-laki dan perempuan, nilai kehidupan yang mengajarkan para lelaki suku bugis agar memiliki etos kerja keras tinggi supaya kuat secara materi serta mampu mensejahterakan pasangan, nilai spiritual yang berarti tradisi panai sangat memperhatikan derajat dan martabat kehidupan seseorang serta memberi keadilan antara dua pihak baik itu pihak laki-laki maupun pihak perempuan, nilai kerohanian yang berarti bahwa tradisi panai memberikan makna positif atas kelancaran bersatunya dua insan sebagai penyempurnaan ibadah.
Populisme Berwajah Politik Identitas Keagamaan di Indonesia
Authors: Herianto Hubertus , Wijanarko Robertus
Published: May 2023

Tulisan ini bertujuan untuk menguraikan populisme berwajah politik identitas keagamaan di Indonesia. Adapun metode yang digunakan dalam tulisan ini ialah pembacaan kritis atas fenomena politik identitas keagamaan di Indonesia dalam kaca mata populisme. Penggunaan metode ini mengantar pada suatu temuan penting mengenai adanya kesamaan antara populisme dengan politik identitas berwajah agama yang terjadi di Indonesia. Kesamaan ini membuat politik identitas keagamaan lolos kategori populisme. Artinya politik identitas keagamaan menjadi salah satu wajah populisme. Ada beberapa hal yang menjadi faktor penyebab munculnya populisme di Indonesia, yakni tingginya angka korupsi, ada dua berakarnya keinginan membentuk negara berasas agama, dan menguatnya peran agama dalam penyelenggaraan negara, dalam keseluruhan corak hidup berbangsa dan bernegara. Upaya mengatasi populisme berwajah politik identitas keagamaan ini dapat dituangkan dengan melakukan beberapa langkah berikut, yaitu menerapkan suatu penyelenggaraan negara yang transparan dan responsif, memaksimalkan pendidikan kewarganegaraan, dan mengoptimalkan peranan media.
Teori Pengetahuan dan Kebenaran dalam Epistemologi
Authors: Aulia Sherly
Published: May 2023

Epistemologi sebagai cabang filsafat menentukan karakter pengetahuan, bahkan menentukan kebenaran yang dianggap layak untuk diterima, dan mana yang patut ditolak. Oleh karena itu,ada sejumlah pertanyaan yang biasanya diajukan untuk mengkaji isu-isu yang ada dalam epistemologi, yakni apa itu pengetahuan, apa sumber dan dasar pengetahuan? Apakahpengetahuan ini merupakan kebenaran yang pasti atau hanya dugaan? Untuk menjawab semua pertanyaan mengenai epistemologi pengetahuan tersebut maka artikel ini akan mengkaji lebih dalam mengenai teori teori pengetahuan dan kebenaran dalam epistemologi. Metode yang digunakan dalam penulisan artikel ini adalah studi pustaka. Setelah memaparkan beberapa penjelasan dari berbagai sumber literatur sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa hampir tidak mungkin berbicara tentang "pengetahuan" tanpa mempertimbangkan hal hal tentang "kebenaran". Untuk menghasilkan pengetahuan dari proses berpikir yang benar, dalam arti sesuai dengan tujuan pencarian pengetahuan, seseorang harus menggunakan pemikiran yang benar dalam berpikir. Kebenaran yang tidak benar atau salah, atau kebenaran berdasarkan dugaan tidak dapat dianggap sebagai pengetahuan meskipun tampaknya benar. Syarat lain untuk pengetahuan adalah kebenaran, sehingga kita tidak dapat mengklaim memiliki pengetahuan tentang sesuatu yang tidak benar.
PENTINGNYA KAJIAN FUTURISTIK: PENGUJIAN REKONSTRUKSI TEORI BARU MENUJU TRANSDISIPLINER
Authors: Purwati Anggraini  , Suyatno  , Tengsoe Tjahjono  , Budinuryanta Yohanes
Published: May 2023

Saat ini persoalan yang ada di tengah masyarakat begitu kompleks. Selain itu, masyarakat dunia berada di era disrupsi, yaitu era yang serba cepat dan tidak menentu. Untuk itu, persoalan yang muncul perlu dilihat dari berbagai sudut, bahkan sampai diperlukan sebuah pendekatan yang transdisipliner. Pendekatan transdisipliner ini merupakan salah satu pendekatan futuristik yang berpeluang besar untuk dimanfaatkan banyak orang untuk menjawab persoalan di masa depan. Tulisan ini merupakan hasil kajian pustaka yang dapat menambah wawasan pembaca terkait peluang munculnya teori-teori baru yang bersifat transdisipliner. Untuk menghasilkan teori dan pendekatan yang transdisipliner perlu adanya pengujian kebenaran secara filosofis. Ada sejumlah teori kebenaran yang dapat dipergunakan sebagai penguji konstruksi teori baru agar teori tersebut dapat diterima di tengah masyarakat dan dipertanggungjawabkan secara ilmiah. Pengujian kebenaran ini diawali dengan pengkajian teori sebelumnya yang kemudian dielaborasi dengan persoalan yang ditemukan di lapangan. Kemudian dilanjutkan dengan mengkaji teori baru secara ontologis, aksiologis, dan epistemologis. Melalui proses ini didapatkanlah teori baru yang dapat dimanfaatkan untuk penelitian transdisipliner.
Rancangan E-LKPD Materi Bangun Ruang Sisi Datar Berbasis Discovery Learning untuk Memfasilitasi Kemampuan Pemahaman Matematis Peserta Didik Kelas VIII SMPMTs
Authors: Prayoga Dimas Aditya , Kartini Kartini , Solfitri Titi
Published: May 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menghasilkan E -LKPD materi bangun ruang sisi datar berbasis discovery learning yang dapat memfasilitasi pemahaman matematis peserta didik kelas VIII SMP/MTs serta memenuhi syarat dan praktik yang valid. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian pengembangan dengan model pengembangan ADDIE yang terdiri dari tahap analisis, perancangan, pengembangan, implementasi, dan evaluasi . Uji coba dilakukan dalam skala kelompok kecil yang terdiri dari 6 orang peserta didik kelas VIII SMP Negeri 23 Pekanbaru dalam situasi pandemi Covid-19 .Instrumen yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah lembar validasi dan lembar angket respons peserta didik. Diperoleh hasil penelitian bahwa E -LKPD yang dikembangkan memiliki kategori sangat valid dengan nilai rata-rata kevalidan sebesar 3,85 dan kategori praktis dengan persentase rata-rata sebesar 75%.
Pengaruh Penerapan Model Pembelajaran Treffinger terhadap Kemampuan Pemahaman Konsep Matematis Berdasarkan Self Efficacy Siswa Mts Al-Muttaqin Pekanbaru
Authors: Kurniati Annisah , Marliny Diny , Rahmi Depriwana
Published: May 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui apakah terdapat perbedaan kemampuan pemahaman konsep matematis siswa MTs Al-Muttaqin Pekanbaru yang belajar menggunakan model pembelajaran Treffinger dengan belajar menggunakan pembelajaran langsung, apakah terdapat kontribusi self efficacy terhadap kemampuan pemahaman konsep matematis siswa MTs Al-Muttaqin Pekanbaru, dan apakah terdapat interaksi antara model pembelajaran Treffinger terhadap kemampuan pemahaman konsep matematis siswa berdasarkan self efficacy. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian Quasi Eksperimen dan desain yang digunakan adalah Posttest only control grup design. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh siswa kelas VII putri MTs Al-Muttaqin Pekanbaru tahun ajaran 2019/2020. Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah kelas VII.B sebagai kelas kontrol dan kelas VII.C sebagai kelas eksperimen. Teknik pengambilan sampel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Purposive Sampling. Teknik pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini adalah observasi, tes, angket, dan dokumentasi. Instrumen penelitian yang digunakan adalah lembar observasi aktivitas guru dan siswa, soal posttest kemampuan pemahaman konsep matematis, angket self efficacy, dan dokumentasi. Teknik analisis data menggunakan uji-t, Pearson Product Moment dan anova dua arah. Berdasarkan hasil analisis data, diperoleh kesimpulan bahwa: 1) Terdapat perbedaan kemampuan pemahaman konsep matematis antara siswa yang mengikuti model pembelajaran treffinger dengan siswa yang mengikuti pembelajaran langsung, 2) Terdapat kontribusi self efficacy sebesar 4,9027% yang artinya self efficacy memiliki kontribusi yang lemah, dan 3) Tidak terdapat interaksi antara model pembelajaran Treffinger dengan self efficacy terhadap kemampuan pemahaman konsep matematis siswa.
Influence of Syphilis Infection on Abortions in Iraq
Authors:   University of  Bagdad, College of Medicine, Iraq, Alwan Ameen Abdulhasan Al
Published: May 2023

Introduction: Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease, that may be transferred from mothers to infants during pregnancy if it is left untreated. Method: This study was conducted among 65 women who suffered from recurrent abortions in Iraq. Syphilis screening recombinant (IgM + IgG) level by ELISA, RADIM (Italy) and rapid plasma reagin (RPR) (positive and negative results) tests were used to analyse the data. Results: A non-significant association was observed with age (p=0.989), and the number of healthy births (p=0.643). Non-significant differences were observed in comparisons between smoker and non-smoker percentages in the study group. The rapid test for syphilis confirmation was applied using Rapid Plasma Reagin (RPR) tests. There was a significant elevation in syphilis level (IgG + IgM) in the positive test (p=0.027). The number of abortions and births had a non-significant correlation (p=0.318 and 0.783 respectively). There was a non-significant weak correlation between syphilis level (IgG + IgM) and age. Syphilis level had a non-significant association with the number of abortions, births, and with duration of marriage. The abortion percentage distribution showed a high percentage in the first trimester (75%) in positive RPR patients and 70.7% in negative results of RPR test. The second-trimester cases were low in the positive and negative RPR results than the first-trimester cases. Conclusion: The current study concluded that syphilis infection didn’t have a significant influence on abortion in women and had a non-significant influence on the number of abortions.
Acute Pancreatitis - A Rare Manifestation in Scrub Typhus
Authors:   Department of General Medicine,  Chettinad  Hospital  and  Research  Institute,  Chettinad  Academy  of  Research  Education, Kelambakkam, Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu, India., Reddy Sudha Prashanth
Published: May 2023

Background: Scrub typhus is an acute febrile illness caused by the bacteria - Orientia tsutsugamushi, transmitted through the bite of an infected chigger. This infection is endemic in tropical countries like India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. It usually presents with fever, headache, myalgia, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and tender lymphadenopathy. The presence of an eschar clinches the diagnosis clinically. Commonly encountered complications in scrub typhus include acute kidney injury (AKI), acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), acute liver injury, and rarely acute pancreatitis. Case Presentation: We report a case of a 70 year-old teetotaller male, who presented with acute febrile illness and respiratory distress during the peak period of the COVID -19 pandemic. During the course of illness, the patient developed acute pancreatitis as evidenced by elevated serum amylase and lipase as well as features of pancreatitis in the CT abdomen. Common causes of acute pancreatitis were ruled out with necessary investigations. He tested negative for malaria, dengue fever, enteric fever, and leptospirosis, but his IgM and IgG ELISA for scrub typhus were positive with high titres. He also had AKI, ARDS, and acute liver injury. The patient was treated symptomatically and with doxycycline. His condition improved gradually. Conclusion: Even though acute pancreatitis is one of the rare manifestations of scrub typhus, it should be suspected early and treated promptly.
A Study of Malaria in Sikkim
Authors:   Scientist ‘E’, National Institute of Malaria Research, Sector 8 Dwarka, New Delhi, India, Nath Arvind
Published: May 2023

Background:To the best knowledge of the author, there is no available literature on the status of Malaria in Sikkim. Hence the preparation of this document. Objectives:To find out the parameters of Malaria in Sikkim till as recently as possible. Methods:By studying the documents prepared by the National Centre for Vector Borne Diseases (NCVBD) and the website of National Health Mission (NHM), Sikkim. Results: It is seen that the Annual Parasite Incidence (API) of Malaria in Sikkim had come down to the very low level of 0.03 in 2018 and that there were only 2 cases of Malaria in Sikkim during 2021 (up to 19th September).
Detection of Insecticide Susceptibility Status and KDR Mutation in Field-Collected Aedes Aegypti from Different Districts of Punjab, India
Authors:   Department of Health and Family Welfare, Parivar Kalyan Bhawan, Sector 34-A, Chandigarh Punjab, India, Grover Gagandeep Singh
Published: May 2023

Background: As the state of Punjab has become endemic for dengue, this study was planned to determine the susceptibility status for two different classes of adulticides and the VGSC gene polymorphism in domain II of Aedes aegypti. Methodology: Adult bioassays were performed with pyrethrum, deltamethrin and malathion as per the WHO protocol. AS-PCR and sequencing of VGSC gene were carried out to detect V1016G and Kdr (Knockdown resistance) mutations. Results:Ae. aegypti from the districts of Ludhiana and Patiala were found to be resistant to pyrethrum. The V/ V genotype frequency was found to be higher in all districts. Three known polymorphisms in VGSC gene were not recorded but one synonymous and non-synonymous mutation was found. Group B intron was found in domain II of the VGSC gene. For deltamethrin and malathion, 100% susceptibility was recorded for all four districts. Conclusion: Thus, the present findings indicate 100% susceptibility towards deltamethrin and malathion whereas, moderate resistance towards pyrethrum was recorded. Therefore, more studies should be planned to study polymorphisms in the various domains of the VGSC gene.
A new feather mite of the genus Xolalgoides (Acariformes: Xolalgidae) from the Northern Mockingbird, Mimus polyglottos (Passeriformes: Mimidae)
Authors: Mironov Sergey V. , Hribar Lawrence J.
Published: May 2023

A new feather mite species, Xolalgoides mimicola sp. n., is described from the Northern Mockingbird, Mimus polyglottos (Linnaeus), in Florida, USA. Males of X. mimicola clearly differs from all previously known species in having a rectangular area with rough transverse striation anterior to the genital apparatus, and by the absence of lacunae on the dorsal side of opisthosomal lobes. Females of the new species are most close to those of X. arrhenurus (Gaud and Mouchet, 1959), and differs from them in having dorsal idiosomal setae d2 and e2 situated on the hysteronotal shield. This is the first record of a feather mite of the genus Xolalgoides from the family of mockingbirds (Mimidae).
A Review of the Design and Enhancement of Pastoral Culture Creativity in Chinese Rural Ecotourism
Authors: Rui Wang , Menglin Xu , Yiliang Fang
Published: May 2023

Chinese rural ecotourism is of great significance to promote rural revitalization. As Chinese consumers’ requirements for rural ecotourism gradually increase, seeking the integration of regional characteristics of pastoral culture elements is the top priorities of Chinese rural ecotourism attractions. The creative design of pastoral culture is a breakthrough point in creating characteristic rural ecotourism attractions and truly developing China’s rural economy. Based on this, this paper sorts out the current situation of China’s rural ecotourism attractions, and puts forward feasible suggestions for the design and improvement of future pastoral culture creativity in China’s rural ecotourism.
IDENTIFICATION AND ANALYSIS OF THE NATURE TOURISM POTENTIAL IN PARI ISLAND, THE THOUSAND ISLANDS, JAKARTA
Authors: Nur Shadrina Nadira , Aini Besila Qurrotu , Widjaja Hinijati
Published: May 2023

Pari Island is one of around 110 islands in the Thousand Islands cluster that are inhabited by locals. This island with an area of 41.32 hectares contains many sorts of abundant natural resources and offers diverse tourism potentials including marine tourism, nature tourism and education. In addition to its coastal habitat, Pari Island is home to mangrove ecosystems, seagrass beds, and coral reefs, which captivate both local and international tourists. As a tourist destination, the management of nature tourism on Pari Island has not yet been completely established, therefore visitor attention is primarily centered on other tourist attractions in the Thousand Islands. The underlying issue of this research are what is the current state of nature tourism on Pari Island? Is there any further tourism potential that can be developed? The aims of the research are to assess the existing condition of nature tourism on Pari Island- both physically and in terms of management, and carry out identification of further nature tourism potentials on Pari Island. This research uses qualitative descriptive method based on a case study approach. Analysis of Operational Areas of Nature Tourism Objects and Attractions is used to define the strategy for developing Pari Island's nature tourism potential by analyzing both internal and external tourism potential. The outcomes of the research are to promote the potential of Pari Island to develop nature tourism area as a whole that incorporates all stakeholders and benefits all parties involved.
Any correlation between severity of symptoms and the adenoid nasopharyngeal ratio?
Authors: Dahilo Enoch Auta , Itanyi Ukamaka Dorathy , Yikawe Semen Stephen , Folorunso David Femi , Ibekwe Titus Sunday
Published: May 2023

Objective:

Adenoid Hypertrophy is a common childhood condition that presents with mouth breathing, nasal discharge, snoring and sleep apnea. Lateral Nasopharyngeal X-ray aids diagnosis and assessment of patency of the Nasopharyngeal air column through Adenoid Nasopharyngeal Ratio (ANR). This study aims to correlate ANR with symptoms and signs of Adenoid Hypertrophy.

Material and Methods:

A retrospective study conducted in the Ear, Nose and Throat/Head and Neck Surgery (ENT/HNS) Department of University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Gwagwalada from January 2019 to December 2021. The case notes and Lateral Nasopharyngeal X-rays of 66 Children aged between 2months to 11 years, with suspected Adenoid Hypertrophy were retrieved and relevant retrieved data analyzed.

Results:

A total of 66 patients were enrolled into this study with 50 (75.76%) males and 16 (24.24%) females. The age range was between 2 months to 11 years, with a mean of 3.65±2.76 years. ANR ranged from 0.03 to 0.94 with mean 0.71±0.15. Out of the 66 participants, 30 (46.15%) had ANR of 0.7, while 35 (53.85%) had ANR of > 0.7. Linear regression analysis showed association between age and ANR (P < 0.05). Snoring was the most common symptom (92.42%), followed by Mouth breathing (89.39%) and Nasal Discharge (77.27%). Majority of patients (88.6%) had a Mild Symptom Score. There was no statistically significant relationship between any of the clinical features and ANR.

Conclusion:

There is no significant correlation between the clinical features and adenoid nasopharyngeal ratio.
AUTOMATION OF INFORMATION COLLECTION IN SOLVING THE TASKS OF EMERGENCY DISPATCHING SERVICES OF CITY SERVICES
Authors: Ковалева Н.А. , Сальников В.В.
Published: May 2023

Повсеместное развитие информационных технологий наблюдается практически во всех отраслях жизнедеятельности современного человека. Одним из наиболее актуальных направлений развития данного сегмента является аварийно-диспетчерское обслуживание. Основной целью представленной статьи является исследование вопроса, связанного с актуальностью автоматизации сбора информации в задачах аварийно-диспетчерского обслуживания городских служб. Автором применяются теоретические методы исследования, а также используются результаты научных работ отечественного и зарубежного авторства. Преимущественная часть статьи посвящена именно вопросам автоматизации сбора информации в исследуемой области.

The widespread development of information technologies is observe in almost all sectors of modern human life. One of the most relevant areas of development of this segment is emergency dispatch service. The main purpose of the presented article is to study the issue related to the automation of information collection in the tasks of emergency dispatching services of urban services. The author applies theoretical research methods, and uses the results of scientific works of domestic and foreign authorship. The predominant part of the article is devoted specifically to the automation of information collection in the field under study.
Design Green Chemicals by Predicting Vaporization Properties Using Explainable Graph Attention Networks
Authors: Kim Yeonjoon , Cho Jaeyoung , Jung Hojin , Meyer Lydia E. , Fioroni Gina M. , Jeong Keunhong , McCormick Robert L. , St. John Peter C. , Kim Seonah
Published: May 2023

Computational predictions of vaporization properties aid the de novo design of green chemicals, including clean alternative fuels and working fluids for efficient thermal energy recovery. Here, we developed chemically explainable graph attention networks to predict five physical properties pertinent to performance in utilizing renewable energy: heat of vaporization (HoV), critical temperature, flash point, boiling point, and liquid heat capacity. The predictive model for HoV was trained using ~150,000 data points, with considering their uncertainties and temperature dependence. Next, this model was expanded to the other properties through transfer learning to overcome the limitations due to fewer data points (700-7,500). Chemical interpretability of the model was then investigated, demonstrating that the model explains molecular structural effects on vaporization properties. Finally, the developed predictive models were applied to the design of chemicals that have desirable properties as efficient and green working fluids and fuels, enabling fast and accurate screening before experiments.
A Case of Organizing Pneumonia Following Azacitidine Treatment for Myelodysplastic Syndrome
Authors: Hutchinson Kelly Ann , Hébert Carole-Ann , Rajaram Ajay , Fiset Pierre-Olivier , Schwartzman Kevin
Published: May 2023

Organizing pneumonia (OP) is a lung pathology mainly affecting distal lung structures. Its etiology is often unknown, in which case it is termed cryptogenic organizing pneumonia (COP).  Of those cases of OP with an identified cause, the usual culprits include infections, medications, and radiation therapy. In this report, we present the case of a 73-year-old female on azacitidine –a pyrimidine analogue– used for treatment of myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). The patient presented with fever, productive cough, and pleuritic chest pain. A CT of the chest, a bronchoalveolar lavage and a transthoracic biopsy were performed, and findings were consistent with OP, thought to be induced by azacitidine. The patient was treated with prednisone and subsequently showed significant improvement. Although rare, this case underlines the importance of considering OP in the context of non-resolving pulmonary infiltrates, particularly when there is a potentially relevant exposure, such as azacitidine.
A new classes of open mappings
Authors: M. Lellis Thivagar  , M. Anbuchelvi
Published: May 2023

The aim of this paper is to introduce new classes of mappings namely $\hat{\Omega}$-open mappings, somewhat $\hat{\Omega}$ open functions and hardly $\hat{\Omega}$-open mappings by utilizing $\hat{\Omega}$-closed sets. Also investigate some of their properties.
Existence of positive periodic solutions for nonlinear neutral dynamic equations with variable delay on a time scale
Authors: Abdelouaheb Ardjouni  , Ahcene Djoudi
Published: May 2023

Let $\mathbb{T}$ be a periodic time scale. The purpose of this paper is to use Krasnoselskii's fixed point theorem to prove the existence of positive periodic solutions on time scale of the nonlinear neutral dynamic equation with variable delay$$(x(t)-g(t, x(t-\tau(t))))^{\triangle}=r(t) x(t)-f(t, x(t-\tau(t))) .$$We invert this equation to construct a sum of a contraction and a compact map which is suitable for applying the Krasnoselskii's theorem. The results obtained here extend the works of Raffoul [17] and Ardjouni and Djoudi [3].
Exposure to English accents in underraduate settings: Gendered responses?
Authors: Ling Mayyer
Published: May 2023

 Educators in the Brunei Darussalam’s education system are predominantly locals, and are many havereceived their education from local universities. In addition, the first language of most of thepopulation is one of the seven indigenous languages including Brunei Malay. Therefore, it is notuncommon to hear educators speaking in English with a local accent. This, however, is seen to comewith a preconceived notion of status and competence to the interlocutor. Being in a setting whereboth attributes are expected to be high in educators to bridge trust between students and teachers,and assimilate knowledge transfer, it is interesting to see if the local students’ preconceived notionsare reflective of the low status-low competence attributed to non-native-like accents abroad.Furthermore, gender is also a vital variable in investigating the current study as Brunei is a patriarchalsociety, but women are lavishly pampered with equal opportunities as men. The current studysuggests that male speakers of Received-Pronunciation and Brunei accents are the anchors for statusand competence traits, and thus, gender may very well be a factor that determines the status andcompetence of the accented English-speakers in the patriarchal Sultanate. 
Corporate portrait in press releases: The case of banking institutions
Authors: Ling Mayyer
Published: May 2023

Press releases are powerful, yet subtle, bodies of texts that can be used to paint a corporate portrait of an institution. However, with the gap in research in the investigation of external corporate communication (Jacobs, 1999), little is known of the manner in which these press releases can be effectively used to an

institution’s corporate advantage. Thus, the current study aims to outline the various forms of self-descriptions in press releases implemented by ten of the top fi nancial institutions in the world, and highlight how these respectable institutions promote their function in society and validate their continual dominance and existence in the national and global economic community.
Política Nacional de Alfabetização no movimentun discursivo-ideologico
Authors: Nunes dos Santos Jânio , Cavalcanti dos Santos Adriana
Published: May 2023

O presente artigo discute a recepção da Política Nacional de Alfabetização (PNA) na relação discursiva entre as esferas oficial e do cotidiano de professores alfabetizadores no que concerne as ideologias. Para tanto, adotou-se para o diálogo a categorias Ideologia Oficial e Ideologia do cotidiano com base na teoria do Círculo de Bakhtin articulada ao Ciclo de Políticas de Ball para tessitura da análise dos enunciados concretos dos professores alfabetizadores no liame da Análise Dialógica Discursiva. Os resultados apontam que a Ideologia Oficial presente no discurso da PNA não é de todo ou tal qual tomada pelos professores enquanto palavra dada, pois, no contexto da prática, o encontro com ideologia do cotidiano faz emergir as palavras criadas.
Formação continuada de professores
Authors: Santos Adriana Ramos dos , Mendonça Maria Elisangela Martins da Silva
Published: May 2023

O presente artigo se propõe analisar as ações de formação continuada, para a implementação da BNCC e do novo Currículo do Acre. Em termos metodológicos, trata-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa, de cunho descritivo exploratório, para a coleta dos dados foram realizados estudos nos documentos legais e nos relatórios da SEE/AC. Como resultados, foi possível perceber que as formações ofertadas seguiram os direcionamentos do MEC, que se baseiam em pressupostos de uma educação voltada a uma racionalidade instrumental. Conclui-se que, essas formações vêm operando na restrição da autonomia dos professores e os aproximando de aplicadores de conteúdo, além de ignorar as condições concretas da prática docente.
The Rohingya Diaspora: A Narrative Inquiry into Identity
Authors: Fazal Muhammed Bilal , Lee Kean Wah
Published: May 2023

This study examined the key experiences and aspects of the life of Rohingya diaspora youth through exploratory Narrative Inquiry. Three semi-structured interviews were held with six participants from the Rohingya community in Malaysia. Responses were analyzed and categorized into three broad sections based on Cultural Historical Activity Theory: environmental impacts on lived experience, the diversity of sociocultural origin within the Rohingya community, and the impact of historical processes on cultural change. It was noted that the Rohingya culture is rich with diverse experiences and origins far beyond its current circumstances. Rohingya youth identify strongly with their experiences of life in Arakan and note that the younger generations missing this experience are less connected with their Rohingya identity. Beyond that, much of the threat to self-perception within the community came from external reductive narratives based only on their plight. In order to establish a constructive framework to support the Rohingya people, it is therefore critical to better understand them as a culture beyond their hardships.
Geophagy: a survey on the practice of soil consumption in N’Djamena, Chad
Authors: Kimassoum Djimadoum , Ngum Ngum Lesley , Bechir Mahamat , Haroun Alexis , Tidjani Abdelsalam , Frazzoli Chiara
Published: May 2023

Background

Geophagy, the recurrent intentional eating of soil, is well documented in many African countries, but little or nothing is known about this practice in Chad. We conducted a cross-sectional study among inhabitants of N’Djamena to assess: (i) source, type, and form of geophagic soil at purchase; (ii) event, daily frequency, daily cost, and duration of soil eating; (iii) habits at consumption and storage; (iv) specific motivation of soil eating and habit-forming events; (v) expected health benefits and awareness of health risks; and (vi) chance for intervention.

Methods

One main food market was randomly selected in each of the 10 districts of N’Djamena. In each food market, 10 vending points of geophagic soil were randomly selected. In each vending point, one geophagist was interviewed. A total of 100 geophagists (residents in N’Djamena) completed a self-reported structured questionnaire on hard copy. Outcomes were analyzed using IBM SPSS statistics 20.0 software.

Results

The main group of geophagists in Chad is represented by women in childbearing age (30.4 years old). Geophagic soil is generally locally extracted and easily available at the food market (77%). Kaoline is the most consumed soil (63%) followed by laterite (29%). Soil is preferentially consumed granulated (66%) or crushed (23%), but also in powder. Protective effect against cancer and gastritis figures out as main (35%) expected benefit of the practice, followed by protection against nausea and vomiting (25%) and pain (19%). One in 4 geophagists eats soil due to pleasure at taste, and some (2%) just follow the habit without specific purpose of pleasure. Geophagy in Chad is a culturally-transmitted form of pica. Interestingly, even if the vast majority of geophagists (94%) is unaware and uninformed about health risks of soil eating, the 43% were against the option of recommending it.

Conclusions

Based on these findings, we recommend awareness campaigns on: (i) the health risk of soil eating, (ii) erroneous beliefs, e.g., the protective effect of geophagic soil against cancer, and (iii) the misleading communication subtended by the vending of soil among food items.
Implementation of safety assurance at PT. X
Authors: Mahadewi Natalia Wardaniyagung
Published: May 2023

Safety assurance is an effort that needs to be considered by the company. This activity needs attention because all of the company's operational activities carry safety and health risks to workers, the community, and the environment. With safety assurance, companies can guarantee that a product, program, organization, or system achieves acceptable or tolerable safety. Therefore, the purpose of writing this article is to find out the implementation of safety assurance as a guarantor for the application of safety programs at PT. X. The method used is descriptive by describing the implementation of safety assurance at PT. X. Data collection was carried out using observation, and review of related documents. The results show that PT. X has carried out safety assurance efforts by establishing, maintaining, and implementing safety assurance through several activities and programs. Safety Assurance PT. X is stated in the safety manual document as well as several other derivative documents.
«Угольная игла» Кузбасса в контексте устойчивости регионального развития
Authors: Фридман Ю.А. , Речко Г.Н. , Логинова Е.Ю.
Published: May 2023

Статья отражает позицию ее авторов по проблемам устойчивости развития экономики Кемеровской области – Кузбасса. Устойчивость трактуется как способность (свойство) экономической системы развиваться в условиях внешних и внутренних вызовов и шоков. Предложен авторский алгоритм количественной оценки экономической устойчивости (или резилиентности) региона в виде функции трех факторов развития территории: экономического потенциала, конкурентоспособности и инновационности экономики. Использована методика К. Фостер для расчета Индекса потенциала устойчивости (Resilience Capacity Index), адаптированная для оценки субъектов РФ и видоизмененная под цели настоящего исследования. Рассчитана динамика экономической устойчивости Кузбасса за 2000–2021 гг., дана сравнительная оценка устойчивости регионов Южно-Сибирской конурбации. Авторы делают вывод, что сырьевая модель экономики не является для Кузбасса проклятием. В целях повышения устойчивости региону необходимо развивать отрасли новой экономики, повышать уровень жизни населения, но главное – следует серьезно наращивать степень инновационности экономики. Данное исследование может быть использовано при разработке структурной политики в контексте стратегирования развития Кузбасса.
Pelaksanaan Kode Etik Pustakawan Untuk Memaksimalkan Kualitas Layanan Perpustakaan SMP Negeri 1 Sumberrejo
Authors: Ariani Dede Meiliya
Published: May 2023

ABSTRACTThe librarian's code of ethics is the key to customer service satisfaction. Professional librarians must have high integrity with the ability and expertise of their field and have a personality by the values of the professional code of ethics. Purpose Research. This study aimed to determine the application of the librarian's code ethics in the library of SMP Negeri 1 Sumberrejo in serving the users and explain what obstacles were experienced by librarians in implementing the librarian's code ethics. Methods. The qualitative approach is the method used in this research. Data collection techniques using interviews, observation, and documentation. Two informants were interviewed, namely the head of the library and the librarian. Result. The result of this research is that application of the librarian's code ethics in the SMP Negeri 1 Sumberrejo is still not optimal. The librarian's response is not good when communicating with the users in providing services, and the librarian is not firm when library facilities are misused. Conclusion. Librarians still face obstacles from internal factors, and librarians do not understand the librarian's code of ethics and the varying level of librarian education. External factors are the lack of socialization regarding the librarian's code of ethics and the lack of strict sanctions violating the code of ethics. Keywords: Code of Ethics; Librarian; School Library
ANALISIS LAPORAN KEUANGAN UNTUK MENGUKUR KINERJA KEUANGAN PT. TUNAS BARU LAMPUNG TBK TAHUN 2018-2020
Authors: Sari Pipit Novila , Alfian Riki
Published: May 2023

The purpose of this study was to determine the financial performance of PT. Tunas Baru Lampung Tbk in 2018-2020. To determine the company's financial performance is to use financial ratio analysis techniques. The ratio analysis used in this study is the liquidity ratio (current ratio, quick ratio, and cash ratio), solvency ratio (DAR ratio, DER ratio, and LTDtER ratio), and profitability ratios (ROA ratio, ROE ratio, and NPM ratio). . The financial statements used in this study are the financial statements of PT. Tunas Baru Lampung Tbk in the 2018-2020 period.Based on the liquidity ratio in the calculation of the current ratio, quick ratio, and cash ratio of PT. Tunas Baru Lampung Tbk in 2018-2020 was classified as poor and produced a fairly low ratio, which resulted in the illiquidity of the company. The solvency ratio performance of PT. Tunas Baru Lampung Tbk in 2018-2020 on the calculation of the DAR ratio, DER ratio, and LTDtER ratio are classified as not good and produce a fairly high ratio, which results in the company having to pay a fairly high burden. Profitability ratio performance of PT. Tunas Baru Lampung Tbk in 2018-2020 on the calculation of the ROA, ROE, and NPM ratios are classified as not good and produce a fairly low ratio, which results in a level of profit that is not maximized.Keywords — Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Performance, Financial Ratios