bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Do traumatic events and substance use co-occur during adolescence? Testing three causal etiologic hypotheses
Authors: Patel Herry , Pelham William E.
Published: September 2023

Background. Why do potentially traumatic events (PTEs) and substance use (SU) so commonly co-occur during adolescence? Causal hypotheses developed from the study of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance use disorder (SUD) among adults have not yet been subject to rigorous theoretical analysis or empirical tests among adolescents with the precursors to these disorders: PTEs and SU. Establishing causality demands accounting for various factors (e.g., genetics, socioeconomic status, race/ethnicity) that distinguish youth endorsing PTEs and SU from those who do not, a step often overlooked in previous research.Methods. We leveraged nationwide data from a sociodemographically diverse sample of youth (N = 11,468) in the Adolescent Brain and Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study. PTEs and drinking prevalence were assessed annually. To account for the many pre-existing differences between youth with and without PTE/SU (i.e., confounding bias) and provide rigorous tests of causal hypotheses, we linked within-person changes in PTEs and SU (alcohol, cannabis, nicotine) across repeated measurements and adjusted for time-varying factors (e.g., age, internalizing symptoms, externalizing symptoms, and friends' use of substances).Results . Before adjusting for confounding using within-person modeling, PTEs and SU exhibited significant concurrent associations (βs=.46–1.26, ps<.05) and PTEs prospectively predicted greater SU (βs=.55–1.43, ps<.05) but not vice versa. After adjustment for confounding, the PTEs exhibited significant concurrent associations for alcohol (βs=.15–.22, ps<.05) but not cannabis or nicotine (βs=.01–.12, ps>.05) and PTEs prospectively predicted greater SU (βs=.28–.55, ps>.05) but not vice versa. Conclusions. When tested rigorously in a nationwide sample of adolescents, we find support for a model in which PTE is followed by SU but not for a model in which SU is followed by PTEs. Explanations for why PTSD and SUD co-occur in adults may need further theoretical analysis and adaptation before extension to adolescents.
Insurance against risk? Economic cost and compensation of job loss in different welfare states
Authors: Bedük Selçuk , Fasang Anette Eva , Harkness Susan , Andrade Stefan B. , Büyükkeçeci Zafer , Karhula Aleksi , Helske Satu
Published: September 2023

In this paper, we examine the cost of job loss to household incomes, and the extent to which initial losses are compensated through the market, within the household and by the social security programmes. We use high quality survey and administrative data from Denmark, Finland, Germany and the UK for the period of 1990-2018 and monitor incomes after job loss using a difference-in-differences design. Our findings reveal significant penalties on household incomes (around 4-6% of previous earnings) for most countries that are higher in the UK in the short-term and relatively persistent and long-term in Finland and Germany. Market appears to be the primary mechanism of compensation in all countries, while the relative importance of household and state compensations vary across countries in line with their compensation strategies. State compensation generally plays a crucial role in mitigating immediate income losses except for the UK, while market compensation becomes more important over time in all countries. Household compensation mainly acts as a substitute for other types of compensations, and is therefore significantly higher in the UK and Germany where market and/or state compensations are much lower compared to the Nordics.
Exploring Veteran cultural competency in Canadian health care services
Authors: Tam-Seto Linna , Williams Ashley , Cramm Heidi
Published: September 2023

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On leaving the military, Canadian Armed Forces Veterans begin receiving health care services in the civilian community. Health care providers may not understand the military culture from which Veterans come and how military service can affect health and well-being. The purpose of this study was to identify what civilian health care providers need to know and do to provide culturally competent care to Canadian Veterans. Veterans and health care providers (family physicians and an occupational therapist) were interviewed, and specific knowledge, skills, and abilities were identified as important when establishing a quality health care relationship. This information can be used to develop resources for health care providers when beginning work with Veterans and their families, as well as for Veterans themselves as they transition to receiving care in civilian systems.
Effect of ZnO in various alcohols on photoelectric characteristics of OSC
Authors: Seisembekova T.E. , Aimukhanov A.K. , Ilyassov B.R. , Valiev D. , Zeinidenov A.K. , Zhakhanova A.M.
Published: September 2023

The paper presents the results of a study of the effect of alcohols on the electron transport of the ETL layer of a ZnO polymer solar cell with an inverted structure. To obtain films, zinc acetate was dissolved under the same experimental conditions in isopropanol, butanol and ethanol. According to the SEM data, it was found that the use of various alcohol solvents in the synthesis of the film shows a change in the morphology of the surface. The observed changes in the interface of the surface of the films are associated with the formation of ZnO aggregates depending on the polarity used of the alcohols. It is shown that the optical width of the ZnO band gap also depends on alcohol solvents. It is shown that the aggregation of ZnO has an effect on the electron transport and efficiency of the polymer solar cell. The voltage characteristics of the solar cells FTO/ ZnO/P3HT: IC60MA/PEDOT: PSS/Ag were measured. It is shown that the smallest aggregation of ZnO is observed in Isopropanol, in which the organic cell showed the highest efficiency of converting solar energy into electrical energy. The polymer solar cell has been the efficiency 2.5 %. From the obtained ETL impedance measurement data, the ZnO based layer obtained in Ethanol has the lowest electron transport parameters. This is due to the high degree of aggregation of ZnO, as a result of which the resistance to increases of the interface ZnO/FTO. The solar cells based ZnO in Ethanol demonstrated an efficiency value of 0.9 % compared to ZnO in Butanol with an efficiency of 1.6 %.
Study of electrophysical properties of beryllium ceramics with the addition of microand nanoparticles of titanium dioxide
Authors: Pavlov A.V. , Zhilkashinova A.M. , Gert S.S. , Magazov N.M. , Turar Zh.S. , Nabioldina A.B.
Published: September 2023

In the present paper the research results of influence of nanoparticles TiO2 additions in the range 0,1 — 2,0 wt. % on electrophysical properties of oxide-beryllium ceramics (BeO + TiO2) made of micropowders are presented. The electrophysical characteristics of synthesized ceramics modified with 30 wt. % TiO2 microand nanoparticles in the electric current frequency range of 100 Hz — 100 MHz were studied by the total complex resistance method (impedance). It is known that the introduction of TiO2 addition to the BeOceramics after heat treatment in a reducing atmosphere is accompanied by a significant increase in electrical conductivity and the ability to absorb electromagnetic radiation in a wide range of frequencies. According to the results of the studies it was found that the addition of nanoparticles TiO2 into the (BeO + TiO2)-ceramics significantly reduces its static electrical resistance in comparison with the serial sample, and the specific conductivity of such ceramics significantly increases at high frequencies ~ 107 Hz. The addition of TiO2 nanoparticles significantly increases the dielectric losses of the sample sintered in the temperature range 1530 — 1550 °C. The values of real and imaginary parts of dielectric permittivity of such ceramics and the tangent of the angle of dielectric loss are two times higher compared to the serial sample — BT-30 (B — beryllium, T — titanium). The obtained results are unique in their kind, due to the experiment with a rare and strategically important material — beryllium oxide and the possibility of synthesizing new nanostructures based on it.
The current state of electrospinning technology and its prospects for the future
Authors: Yeskermessov D. , Tabiyeva Y. , Aringozhina Z. , Booth M. , Tussupbekova A. , Pazylbek S.
Published: September 2023

With the development of nanotechnology and modern research methods, the use of biodegradable polymer materials in various sectors of human life is of interest not only to the scientific world community, but also i a way to solve one of the global problems related to resource conservation and environmental protection. Polyvinyl alcohol-based materials have been widely used in various fields due to their biological and physical properties, such as biocompatibility, biodegradability, antimicrobial ability, non-toxicity and the ability to easily form a film. One of the methods of obtaining polymer films that exist today is electrospinning, the advantages of which are the relative simplicity of the technological process and the possibility of obtaining continuous nanofibers from both synthetic and natural polymers. In this work, the influence of various process parameters on the formation of nanofiber mats from a biodegradable synthetic polymer by electrospinning was studied. The technology of wet spinning, melt spinning and dry spinning is discussed. A number of experimental studies have been carried out to identify optimal modes of obtaining nanofibers from polyvinyl alcohol with the most homogeneous structure without the formation of defects.
KONSELOR DAN KONSELING KOMPREHENSIF DALAM KAITANNYA DENGAN PROGRAM DAN STRATEGI KONSELING RELIGIUS
Authors: Fidiawati Liza , Simarmata Asmadin , Roza Yulia
Published: September 2023

This research is motivated by a paradigm shift in guidance and counseling towards a comprehensive approach. In this regard, religious counseling programs and strategies theoretically have goals that align with the focus of comprehensive guidance and counseling. The purpose of this study is to gain a better understanding of counselors and comprehensive counseling in relation to religious counseling programs and strategies. This research method uses a systematic literature review approach where data is collected from various sources, including books, journals, research reports, and articles about comprehensive counseling and religious counseling. Reference data is sorted based on periodization, keywords, and limitations. The results of the study show that religious counseling programs and strategies
KONSELING LINTAS AGAMA DAN BUDAYA DALAM FENOMENA HIJRAH DAN PERILAKU BERAGAMA MILENIAL DI MEDIA SOSIAL (Kajian Pada Fenomena Pamer Kebaikan di Media Sosial)
Authors: Puandina Ana Bella , Aryani Sekar Ayu
Published: September 2023

This research is motivated by the phenomenon of migration which has recently been happening to millennials on social media, which has made changes to the religious behavior of the millennials themselves. Millennials tend to show off their religious activities on social media which should be part of private rather than public affairs. But now, social media has given birth to a new culture where religious behavior is no longer a personal matter between humans and their God, but is also part of the activities that are usually displayed in the media display space, especially social media. The migration trend carried out by millennials brings new changes to religious behavior on social media, someone can easily be called someone who is devoutly religious just by sharing posts about religion, and sharing alms by uploading them on social media. The purpose of this study is to find out that the phenomenon of migration and religious behavior that likes to show off the goodness and piety of millennials on social media is overcome by providing cross-religious and cultural counseling. The research method used is library research or library research with a qualitative type. The results of the study show that cross-religious and cultural counseling is deemed capable of dealing with the trend of showing off kindness and piety on social media.
PERAN GURU BIMBINGAN KONSELING DALAM PERENCANAAN KARIR SISWA MELALUI BIMBINGAN KELOMPOK DENGAN MEDIA POHON CITA-CITA
Authors: Hapni Elida , Silvianetri Silvianetri
Published: September 2023

The aim of this research is to find out the role of guidance and counseling teachers in planning students' careers through group guidance using the dream tree as a medium. This type of research is qualitative descriptive in the form of words and actions of individuals who are used as informants in this research. The informants for this research were three guidance and counseling teachers, while the research instruments were the researchers themselves using interview and observation techniques. After the data is obtained, data analysis is carried out without stopping until the data is saturated. Data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions are the three stages of the data analysis process. Triangulation techniques are used to verify the validity of the data, which includes: source triangulation, technical triangulation, and time triangulation. The research results show that the efforts made by guidance and counseling teachers go through several stages, namely: planning, implementation, evaluation of results, and follow-up. Furthermore, guidance and counseling teachers also experience implementation problems, including: the limited time given for guidance in class, namely only one lesson hour (or forty minutes). This also occurs when there are no subject teachers in the class. So that students feel that the time is too short and the activity material has not reached the goal in accordance with the service implementation plan.
KONSELING BERBASIS TEXT BASED COUNSELING DALAM LAYANAN BIMBINGAN DAN KONSELING OLEH GURU BK DI SEKOLAH MENENGAH PERTAMA
Authors: Dewi Dwika Sukma , Herdi Herdi
Published: September 2023

This study aims to describe text-based counseling by counseling teachers in the era of society 5.0. This study surveyed data using the Google form and used a quantitative descriptive approach. Respondents to this study were counseling teachers who served in junior high schools in Bandung. The number of samples in the study was 32 counseling teachers who filled out the Google form and 6 counseling teachers who were willing to carry out the interview process. The results of the study show that counseling teachers prefer text-based online counseling media, with the WhatsApp application.
PENERAPAN APLIKASI BIMBINGAN DAN KONSELING BERBASIS WEBSITE DI TINGKAT SMK : SEBUAH STUDI PUSTAKA
Authors: Hendrawan Tsulistia Poetry , Herdi Herdi
Published: September 2023

The method used in this research is a literature study by collecting several sources of previous research that discuss the same topic as the research to be conducted, namely from 6 journals. The purpose of this research is to describe how the implementation and benefits of the application of web-based guidance and counseling at the SMK level and to determine the effectiveness of using the application of website-based guidance and counseling at the SMK level. Based on the findings from 6 journals, it shows that the application of website-based guidance and counseling applications at the SMK level is very effective and good for application to students, because there are many conveniences for counseling teachers at school.
PEMANFAATAN TEKNOLOGI MEDIA UNTUK MENGEMBANGKAN LAYANAN KONSELING BAGI PESERTA DIDIK
Authors: Baen Suprianto , Herdi Herdi
Published: September 2023

This study aims to utilize media technology to develop counseling services for students. The method used is a literature review study, articles are searched through the database using Google Scholar, which were published from 2019 to 2023 and were written in English and Indonesian. Based on the data synthesis, 19 selected articles were studied and input prepared by the reviewers for analysis. design, along with the results and conclusions of each paper. Qualitative, quantitative research and review articles are included to have a broader picture of this subject. The results of this study are good language skills, this is a source of strength from implementing online counseling using chat features good language skills, this is a source of strength from implementing online counseling using chat features the use of information technology can improve planning and career maturity in students. Online counseling takes the form of virtual e-counseling technology media in the form of: websites, telephone/mobile phones, email, video conferencing, chat, instant messaging, computers and other social media networks which are now growing more and more easily accessible via smartphones. The survey shows that the type of counseling media application feature that is most widely used by students and counseling teachers is chat (93.75%). BK teachers about the duration of online counseling that students often do between 20-60 minutes, reported by 57.5% of counseling teachers.
ASESMEN KONTROL DIRI PESERTA DIDIK DAN IMPLIKASINYA TERHADAP PROGRAM BIMBINGAN DAN KONSELING DI SMA
Authors: Qonita Maryam , Herdi Herdi
Published: September 2023

Kemampuan kontrol diri pada remaja berperan penting dalam membantu remaja menghadapi berbagai tantangan dan masalah yang muncul dalam kehidupan sehari-hari, termasuk dalam pendidikan. Bagi peserta didik, pengendalian diri terhadap peraturan dan tata tertib sekolah sangat diperlukan, agar tidak menimbulkan kerugian bagi peserta didik maupun sekolah.  Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui profil tingkat kontrol diri peserta didik kelas X di SMAIT Tunas Bangsa Depok. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode survei. Teknik pengumpulan data dalam penelitian menggunakan instrumen Brief Self control Scale (BSCS). Temuan penelitian menunjukkan peserta didik mayoritas berada pada kontrol diri kategori sedang sebesar 83,3%. Implikasi terhadap program bimbingan dan konseling di sekolah yakni dengan pelaksanaan layanan bimbingan kelompok dan konseling kelompok yang berfokus terhadap peningkatan kontrol diri peserta didik.
PERBEDAAN MOTIVASI KERJA BERDASARKAN SHIFT KERJA KARYAWAN PT. SAKTI PANGAN PERKASA
Authors: Makikama Glory Anatasya , Dwikurnaningsih Yari , Irawan Sapto
Published: September 2023

This research aims to know the significance of differences in work motivation based on employee work shift of PT. Sakti Pangan Perkasa. Type of this research is comparative-research. The variables in this research are work motivation and employee work shift. Population in this research are 63 employees. The sampling technique uses total sampling, so the research sample is employee of PT. Sakti Pangan Perkasa as much 63 as employees. Data collection techniques in each instrument using a Likert scale. The analysis technique used One Way ANOVA technique and using the help of IBM Statistics SPSS 20. The result of the analysis show that the Fhitung is 5.890 and the signicance value of F is 0,005. Based on these results it can be concluded that there are differences in  work motivation based on employee work shift of PT. Sakti Pangan Perkasa Karanganyar. The suggestion that the author proposes to the next researcher is to conduct further research by adding variables
La coproducción de servicios ecosistémicos mediante Pago por Servicios Ambientales en una cuenca endorreica en Durango, México
Authors: Segura Millán Rivas Karla Elizabeth , Pérez-Verdín Gustavo , Perevochtchikova María , Morales de Casas María del Socorro
Published: September 2023

La coproducción de servicios ecosistémicos involucra un proceso de transformación del capital natural e incluye toda acción humana para el incremento, conservación y restauración de los servicios ecosistémicos. El programa mexicano de Pago por Servicios Ambientales (PSA) constituye un ejemplo de coproducción por el uso de insumos, factores institucionales —tales como estructuras y marco legales— así como por la participación de beneficiarios, que resultan en la producción de muchos servicios ecosistémicos. Mediante entrevistas semiestructuradas, se buscó conocer las percepciones de actores y administradores de los PSA, incluyendo experiencias de algunos ejidos en una cuenca de Durango, México, la cual ofrece múltiples servicios ecosistémicos a las comunidades locales. Los resultados muestran que, aunque se percibió un cumplimiento de los objetivos del PSA y se describe el uso de insumos en la coproducción, se encontraron ineficiencias en cuanto a dinámicas ecosistémicas y valores relacionales. Esta aportación ayuda a comprender aspectos no considerados en los resultados del programa, como las dinámicas ecosistémicas, incluyendo sinergias o intercambios, derivadas de obras realizadas y percepciones internas de los participantes en el proceso de la coproducción para mejorar la toma de decisiones a futuro.
NILAI SPIRITUAL PADA TOKOH DALAM KUMPULAN KARYA YUSRIL IHZA (PERSPEKTIF SPIRITUAL QUOTIENT)
Authors: Hajjah Rika Rofi'atul , Yuwana Setya , Rengganis Ririe
Published: September 2023

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menemukan unsur spiritual quotient dalam tiga karya sastra Yusril Ihza yaitu naskah drama Menunggu Badai Reda, naskah drama Lahirnya Kematian, dan antologi puisi “Syair Pendekar Kelana”. Pendekatan yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah deskriptif kualitatif dengan teknik pengumpulan data studi pustaka serta teknik analisis Miles dan Huberman melalui reduksi, penyajian, dan penyimpulan. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa ditemukan 9 jenis spiritual quotient dalam tiga karya objek penelitian yaitu 1) sikap fleksibel, 2) tingginya kesadaran diri, 3) kemampuan memanfaatkan dan mengadaptasi penderitaan, 4) kemampuan melampaui dan menghadapi rasa sakit, 5) memiliki visi dan misi, 6) sikap enggan merugikan orang lain, 7) pandangan holistik, 8) tanggung jawab, dan 9) kemampuan bertanya dan mencari jawaban.
REPRESENTASI NILAI PENDIDIKAN KARAKTER DALAM NOVEL ANAK RANTAU KARYA AHMAD FUADI SEBAGAI BAHAN AJAR MENGGUNAKAN MEDIA AUDIO VISUAL
Authors: Malawat Insum , Akhiruddin Akhiruddin , Nursalam Nursalam
Published: September 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis sebuah novel Anak Rantau Karya Ahmad Fuadi dan menjadikan bahan ajar dengan menggunakan media audio visual (animasi) di SMP Yapis Manokwari. Dalam penelitian ini menggunakan sebuah pendekatan pragmatik dan menggunakan angket yang diberikan kepada siswa. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian metode campuran dengan menggunakan dua metode, yaitu metode kualitatif dan metode kuantitatif. Hasil penelitian ditemukan beberapa data 16 pendidikan karakter menurut Kemendiknas dan juga menggunakan pendekatan pragmatik diantaranya, nilai pendidikan karakter manusia dalam hubungannya dengan Tuhan Yang Maha Esa, nilai pendidikan karakter hubungan manusia dengan diri sendiri, nilai pendidikan karakter dalam hubungannya dengan sesama, nilai pendidikan karakter dalam hubungannya dengan kebangsaan diperoleh 39 data. Selain itu diperoleh data jawaban dari angket siswa yang menyatakan dengan menggunakan media pembelajaran dalam belajar sastra membuat siswa lebih bersemangat dan tidak mudah bosan dalam belajar
ANALISIS KESALAHAN EJAAN PADA BERITA POLITIK EDISI APRIL 2023 DALAM MEDIA MASSA DARING (DETIK.COM)
Authors: Anwar Khaerul , Bahri Samsul , Winata Nana Triana
Published: September 2023

This study analyzes and describes spelling errors in political news in the April 2023 edition of the Detik.com newspaper. The data in this study are spelling errors in the form of capital letters errors, word writing errors, italics errors, symbol writing errors. numbers, and punctuation errors. The objectives of this research include, among others, (1) knowing the types of spelling errors that exist in political news in the April 2023 edition of the Detik.com mass media and (2) analyzing and describing the forms of errors in the April 2023 edition of the Detik.com mass media. This research is a descriptive qualitative research with the subject of finding, analyzing, and describing data in the form of spelling errors. According to (Sugiyono, 2022) says that, "The qualitative research method is a research method based on the philosophy of postpositivism, used to research the conditions of natural objects, (as opposed to experiments) where the researcher is a key instrument, data collection techniques are carried out by triangulation (combined), data analysis is inductive or qualitative, and the results of qualitative research emphasize meaning rather than generalization. The results of this study are as follows. (1) Errors in writing capital letters with lots of data, ten errors in writing capital letters, (2) Errors in writing words with lots of error marks, totaling twelve errors, (3) Errors in writing italics with a total of twenty-two errors, (4 ) Errors in writing number symbols with lots of data errors, namely four writing errors, and (5) Errors writing punctuation marks with lots of data errors totaling nine writing errors.
JIWA KEWIRAUSAHAAN DALAM NOVEL GADIS KRETEK KARYA RATIH KUMALA: KAJIAN PRAGMATIK
Authors: Sultoni Achmad , Hilmi Hubbi Saufan
Published: September 2023

Jiwa kewirausahaan dalam novel Gadis Kretek karya Ratih Kumala menjadi tujuan dalam penelitian ini. Metode penelitan ini ialah metode deskritif kualitatif dengan kajian pendekatif pragmatik pada karya sastra. Novel Gadis Kretek karya Ratih Kumala, buku teori, dan jurnal terkait menjadi sumber data dalam penelitian ini. Teknik pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini ialah teknik analisis dokumen. Teknik analisis data menggunggunakan teknik analisis interaktif (interactive model of analysis). Hasil penelitan menunjukkan bahwa jiwa kewirausahaan dalam novel Gadis Kretek karya Ratih Kumala secara garis besar dicerminkan oleh empat tokohnya. Adapun jiwa kewirausahaan yang dicerminkan ialah jiwa berani mengelola resiko, inisiatfi dan berdaya kreasi tinggi, berkemauan keras dan motivasi kuat, analisa yang baik, optimisme, lokus kendali (Locus of control), perfeksionis, dan perubahana dipandang sebagai peluang.
System-of-Systems Integration for Civil Infrastructures Resiliency Toward MultiHazard Events
Authors:   California State University, Long Beach, Balali Vahid
Published: September 2023

Civil infrastructure systems—facilities that supply principal services, such as electricity, water, transportation, etc., to a community—are the backbone of modern society. These systems are frequently subject to multi-hazard events, such as earthquakes. The poor resiliency of these infrastructures results in many human casualties and significant economic losses every year. An outline of a holistic view that considers how different civil infrastructure systems operate independently and how they interact and communicate with each other is required to have a resilient infrastructure system. More specifically a systems engineering approach is required to enable infrastructure to remain resilient in the case of extreme events, including natural disasters. To address these challenges, this research builds on the proposal that the infrastructure systems be equipped with state-of-the-art sensor networks that continuously record the condition and performance of the infrastructure. The sensor data from each infrastructure are then transferred to a data analysis system component that employs artificial intelligence techniques to constantly analyze the infrastructure’s resiliency and energy efficiency performance. This research models the resilient infrastructure problem as a System of Systems (SoS) comprised of the abovementioned components. It explores system integration and operability challenges and proposes solutions to meet the requirements of the SoS. An integration ontology, as well as a data-centric architecture, is developed to enable infrastructure resiliency toward multi-hazard events. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and infrastructure managers, such as Departments of Transportation (DOTs) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), can learn from and integrate these solutions to make civil infrastructure systems more resilient for all.
Chapter 14. Potato Production
Authors: Zotarelli Lincoln , Dittmar Peter J. , Roberts Pamela D. , Desaeger Johan , Wells Bonnie
Published: September 2023

Chapter 14 of the Vegetable Production Handbook of Florida
Chapter 19. Biopesticides and Alternative Disease and Pest Management Products
Authors: Peres Natalia , Vallad Gary E. , Desaeger Johan , Smith Hugh
Published: September 2023

Chapter 19 of the Vegetable Production Handbook of Florida
Understanding metrics for communicating the economic value of Florida’s fisheries and coastal resources
Authors: Camp Edward V. , Court Christa D. , Ropicki Andrew , Botta Robert
Published: September 2023

Understanding the economic importance of fisheries and coastal resources is vitally important for making good management decisions that affect human communities, local businesses, and environment and ecological sustainability. However, economic “importance” is not a very specific term, and can mean completely different things to different people. We reviewed different fields of natural resource economics to and describe the different economic terms most often used. This information can help management agencies and cooperative Extension agents use the correct terminology and teach the correct terminology in their outreach.
Radiation Absorption on Non- Newtonian Fluid over A Vertical Plate with Radiation Heat Flux
Authors: Pallapatisaidulu  , Rajeev Kumar
Published: September 2023

The study of radiation absorption in non-Newtonian fluids flowing over a vertical plate subjected to radiation heat flux is a complex yet critical area of research that finds wide applications in engineering, physics, and environmental sciences. In this investigation, we explore the intricate interplay between radiation heat transfer, the unique rheological properties of non-Newtonian fluids, and the resulting fluid dynamics and heat transfer phenomena. Non-Newtonian fluids, characterized by their nonlinear relationship between shear stress and shear rate, exhibit behavior that deviates from traditional Newtonian fluids. This departure introduces complexity into the heat transfer process when subjected to radiation heat flux. The vertical plate, a common boundary encountered in practical engineering scenarios, serves as a platform for examining these interactions. Research in this field employs a multidisciplinary approach, encompassing experimental investigations, mathematical modeling, and computational simulations. These methodologies are instrumental in unraveling the complexities of radiation absorption in non-Newtonian fluids over vertical plates and provide a foundation for advancements in various engineering and scientific domains.

Keywords: Radiation, Absorption, Transfer, Modeling, non-Newtonian
Irredenta pénzhamisítás mint (kis)antantellenes különleges katonai művelet az 1920-as években
Authors: Kántás Balázs
Published: September 2023

Cikkében a szerző bemutatja, miként kísérelt meg az 1920-as években a fegyverkezési korlátozások alatt álló magyar haderő titkosszolgálata kvázi ellenséges antant- és kisantantországok ellen különleges, nem konvencionális katonai műveletek keretében fellépni. Az aszimmetrikus/diverziós hadviselés egyik formája a hamis pénz forgalomba hozatala volt többek között Csehszlovákia, Franciaország és Jugoszlávia területén. A cikk három ilyen hadműveletet ismertet és elemez.
Odontogenic keratocyst involving the maxillary antrum: A case report
Authors: Choube Amolika , Gopalakrishnan V , Charles NSC
Published: September 2023

Odontogenic keratocyst (OKC) is a benign neoplasm of the jaw with a common occurrence in the mandibular ramus area characterized by aggressive behavior and a high recurrence rate. This lesion rarely occurs in the maxilla. The aim of this report is to discuss the case of a 27-year-old male who suffered from OKC in the left maxillary antrum, which includes surgical management of the case with cyst enucleation and chemical cauterization.
ІННОВАЦІЙНІ ТЕХНОЛОГІЇ ТА МЕТОДИ ОЦІНЮВАННЯ РЕЗУЛЬТАТИВНОСТІ УПРАВЛІНСЬКОГО ПЕРСОНАЛУ У РОЗВИТКУ КРЕАТИВНОГО ПОТЕНЦІАЛУ ОРГАНІЗАЦІЇ
Authors: Корсунська Марина
Published: September 2023

Представлена стаття присвячена ретельному розгляду ключових аспектів оцінювання управлінського персона з фокусом на стимулюванні розвитку креативного потенціалу підприємства. Зростаюча конкуренція, розвиток інформаційних технологій та швидка зміна ринкових умов актуалізують дослідження з цього напряму. Успішність оцінки управлінського персоналу визначається його відповідністю стратегічним цілям організації, а також конкурентоспроможністю та здатністю генерувати інноваційні рішення в умовах цифровізації. Особлива увага у статті приділяється створенню контрольного середовища організації, що допомагає забезпечити об'єктивність та структурованість оцінки та аналізу результативності діяльності управлінського персоналу. Проаналізовано найбільш поширені методи оцінювання результативності управлінського персоналу та визначено, що їх комбінування з урахуванням конкретних особливостей організації забезпечує більш об'єктивну та точну оцінку. Запропоновано методичну основу для вибору методів та інноваційних технологій щодо оцінювання результативності управлінського персоналу у розвитку креативного потенціалу організації. Обґрунтовано, що процес вибору методів оцінки є унікальним, вимагає глибокого аналізу та зваженого підходу з урахуванням особливостей внутрішнього середовища організації, її бізнес-моделі, розміру, стратегічних цілей та інших факторів впливу. Регулярна оцінка результативності управлінського персоналу організації допомагає виявити потенціал для її креативного розвитку, створити індивідуальні плани розвитку та забезпечити відповідність управлінської команди потребам підприємства.
ВПЛИВ КОРУПЦІЇ НА ЕКОНОМІЧНЕ ЗРОСТАННЯ В НОВОМУ КОНСТРУКТІ ТІНІЗАЦІЇ СВІТОВОЇ ЕКОНОМІКИ
Authors: Саврасов Максим
Published: September 2023

У статті досліджено вплив корупції на економічне зростання в новому конструкті тінізації світової економіки. Показано, що корупція у світі має повільну тенденцію до зниження, але середньосвітове значення залишається в кластері країн, що сприймаються як більш корумповані. Для визначення щільності та кількісної оцінки впливу корупції на економічне зростання в новому конструкті тінізації світової економіки нами було застосовано кореляційно-регресійний аналіз та інтерпретація отриманих коефіцієнтів щодо взаємовпливу корупції з економічним зростанням, продуктивністю праці, високотехнологічним експортом та емісією вуглецю; побудова економетричної моделі щодо впливу корупції на продуктивність праці; проведення кореляційного аналізу та інтерпретація отриманих коефіцієнтів щодо взаємовпливу корупції та тіньової економіки на світовому рівні та у розрізі макрогеографічних регіонів та субрегіонів.
ABROAD EXPERIENCE OF MONETARY POLICY OF CENTRAL BANKS DURING THE WAR
Authors: Штефан Людмила
Published: September 2023

The article examines the experience of conducting monetary policy of central banks during the war in different countries of the world, depending on the monetary management system. Solving the problems of the functioning of the state's economy during military operations and in the period of post-war reconstruction is an urgent scientific and practical task. The main lever for ensuring the sustainable development of the economy is the flexible monetary policy of the state. The ability of the state to mobilize financial resources, maintain its own currency and continue to lend to the economy are among the main factors of victory and subsequent post-war recovery. It has been established that in the vast majority of countries, the main principle of modern monetary policy is to ensure price stability. Price stability, aggregate demand, credit and investment activity, economic growth, and therefore the readiness of the economy to resist external aggression depend on the effectiveness of monetary policy. It is outlined that one of the main prerequisites for the successful application of the chosen monetary policy of the state is to take into account the current economic situation in the country and to develop such instruments of monetary influence on economic processes that would maximally take into account national specificities and neutralize the influence of negative factors on the transmission channels of monetary regulation.
Nietzsche’s eternal recurrence as a transformative cosmological teaching
Authors: Khan Muhammad Omar
Published: September 2023

According to Nietzsche’s idea of eternal recurrence, everything that happens now must have already happened an infinite number of times and will happen an infinite number of times again. How one reacts to such an idea is a measure of how life-affirming or life-denying one’s attitude is vis-à-vis a world bereft of transcendent value or meaning. The debates about how to interpret this idea have centered around two broad options: some interpret eternal recurrence as a psychological test, others think Nietzsche presented it as a cosmological hypothesis. I present a more unified account than either of these two interpretations by arguing (a) that Nietzsche presents eternal recurrence as transformative teaching and (b) that the transformation it is supposed to induce cannot take place unless the idea is believed to be factually true. On my interpretation, then, eternal recurrence’s cosmological import is central to its projected transformative psychological power.
Investigating Writer's Stance in University Academic Group Discussions
Authors: Wan Yau Ni
Published: September 2023

Online group discussion is a typical learning activity in academic English lessons at universities. Students exchange research ideas and evaluate each other's work. However, many non-English major undergraduates experience challenges in expressing their opinions and developing arguments during this discussion process. Stance analysis is a crucial linguistic tool for obtaining an understanding of how participants express their ideas. Using the stance framework proposed by Biber (2006), the aim of this study was to examine the main grammatical markers and relevant semantic categories found in written online group discussions. We intended to investigate the expressions of the writer's stance (such as stance adverbials, stance nouns, stance adjectives, and stance verbs) in academic group discussions by analyzing a corpus of texts from an online discussion within a university setting from a forum. A total of 34 online group discussions with a combined word count of 199,559 contributed by 187 Hong Kong Chinese undergraduate students comprised the dataset. To pinpoint stance lexical items that appeared in particular grammatical frames, the frequencies and roles of stance expressions were calculated and thoroughly examined. The results demonstrated that the most widely used grammatical stance expressions in these academic discourses to convey attitudes and opinions were stance adverbials and stance verbs. By examining the linguistic resources used by non-English major students to express their perspectives and attitudes, as well as how stance is manifested in the context of academic online discussions, this study provides insights for both linguistics and education.
ENERGY BALANCE ANALYSIS; CASE STUDY OF RURAL ELECTRIFICATION AGENCY (REA) PROJECT IN UNIVERSITY OF MAIDUGURI
Authors: Sunday James A. , Ephraim T. Bello , Misali Joel Madu
Published: September 2023

University of Maiduguri has been faced with power supply challenges due to insurgency that negatively affects the north eastern part of Nigeria. Being a research institution, increases in the costs of power and instability of on-grid power supply have jetlagged almost comatose research and academic activates. Government through the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has provided the University with solar powered streetlights to curb energy consumption and to improve security. This study performed comparative energy cost analysis between solar photovoltaics streetlights executed by REA and public powered streetlights to evaluate energy costs. The objective of this study is to analyse the cost benefits of using solar photovoltaics streetlights, against public powered streetlight. The analyses showed 58% savings in energy costs as against 7.99% rise for public powered streetlights in 2019. The usage of solar photovoltaic streetlights has saved the University of Maiduguri close to 14.8 million Naira from year 2017 to 2019 using 134 solar streetlights poles with 77.22% fil factor.
MATHEMATICAL MODELING OF CORRUPTION DYNAMICS: EXAMINING THE REINTEGRATION OF FORMERLY CORRUPT INDIVIDUALS
Authors: Solomon Isa Rwat , Emmanuel Sabastine , Danat Nanle Tanko , Tsok Samuel Hwere
Published: September 2023

Corruption is a global menace that undermines the foundations of societies, including the rule of law, fairness, human rights, democracy, and economic growth. This research aims to comprehensively understand the dynamics of corruption and explore strategies for its prevention and control. Specifically, it focuses on the re-integration of individuals who have recovered from corrupt practices back into the population. By evaluating the effectiveness of rehabilitation programs, the potential for relapse, and the influence of societal support systems, the study seeks to determine whether the re-integration of formerly corrupt individuals contributes to a reduction in corruption or reintroduces corrupt practices. The research employs mathematical models and analyses to investigate the transmission of corruption within the population. It examines the stability properties of uncontrolled corruption models and explores the effectiveness of different combinations of corruption prevention measures. By studying these factors, the research aims to gain insights into the underlying dynamics of corruption and identify strategies that can effectively mitigate its prevalence. The findings of this research will contribute to a deeper understanding of corruption dynamics and provide valuable insights for designing intervention programs. By informing policies and strategies, this research aims to combat corruption and foster a society that upholds integrity and ethical practices. The goal is to create a framework that supports the eradication of corruption and the promotion of transparency and accountability in all aspects of society.
INCIDENCE OF GASTROINTESTINAL PARASITES OF CATFISH (Clarias gariepinus) FROM RIVER NASARAWA, NIGERIA
Authors: Banyigyi A. H. , Ameh Samuel Monday , Isah M. H.
Published: September 2023

Parasites attack fish causing destruction of skin and gill epithelium and injury to tissues or organs in the process of burrowing or consuming food. The gastrointestinal parasites of Clarias gariepinu (Catfish) from River Nasarawa were investigated in this study. Two hundred (200) samples of Clarias gariepinus of different sizes and sexes were obtained fresh and brought to Zoology laboratory, Nasarawa State University, Keffi for intestinal parasites examination. The fish were dissected through the abdomen by making a longitudinal slit on the ventral surface from the point of pectoral fins to the anus using a blade. The gastrointestinal tract was sectioned into oesophagus, stomach and intestine. The contents of various parts of the gastrointestinal tract were examined for parasites using floatation and sedimentation methods. Sixty (60) out of 200, that is 30% fish samples examined were found to be infected with parasites. A total of 74 parasites were isolated from different parts of gastrointestinal tract belonging to five (5) species. 3(3.33%) parasites of Proamallanus spp were isolated from oesophagus, 45(60.00%) parasites of Hexamita spp, 10(13.33%) parasites of Protoopalina spp and 12(18.34%) parasites of Microsporidian spp were isolated from stomach while 4(5.00%) parasites of D. latum were isolated from the intestine. Parasitic infection presents a potential threat to the health of fish and as a result of this, an understanding of the intestinal parasites of fish in the wild is important in order to find ways of avoiding mortality and disease.
PHYSICOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS AND WATER QUALITY ASSESSMENT OF SELECTED LOCATION IN MAIDUGURI METROPOLIS USING WEIGHTED ARITHMETIC WATER QUALITY INDEX
Authors: Mshelia Yusuf Madu , Lawan Daggash Muhammad , Arhyel Mbursa , Inuwa Jerry
Published: September 2023

Access to safe drinking water is crucial for human health and well-being, however many people around the world including Nigeria face challenges in accessing clean water source. The quality of water is an important public issue and water in Maiduguri is no exception. This study focuses on evaluating the physicochemical parameters of borehole water in Maiduguri. Water samples were collected from three locations namely Polo, Moduganari and Old Maiduguri which were analyzed following standard procedure. The results showed that Temperature, pH, Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), Calcium, Chloride and Manganese levels were within safe limits of 25 oC, 6.5-8.5, 500 mg/l, 200-300 mg/l, 250 mg/l and 0.2 mg/l set by World Health Organization (WHO) and Nigerian Industrial Standard (NIS). However, Old Maiduguri and Moduganari had elevated levels of nitrate 35.95 mg/l and 39.95 mg/l compared to Polo with 22.6 mg/l. Dissolved oxygen levels were quite below the standards of 6.5mg/l in all three locations, while turbidity was within the acceptable limits of 5 NTU. According to the Weighted Arithmetic Index (WAI) Method, the water quality in Polo and Moduganari was classified as poor, with Water Quality Index (WQI) values of 59.67 and 51.56, respectively. On the other hand, the water quality in Old Maiduguri was classified as very poor, with a WQI value of 88.03. These results highlight the varying degrees of water quality across the study locations, emphasizing the need for interventions to improve water quality, particularly in Old Maiduguri, to ensure the well-being of the local population.
EXTRACTION AND APPLICATION OF SOME NATURAL FLOWER PIGMENTS AS ACID-BASE INDICATORS
Authors: Gwarzo Dahiru Adamu , Suleiman Jibrin Sabo , Idriss Ibrahim Musa
Published: September 2023

In this study, the pigments of Ixora coccinea, Lantana camara, Moringa oleifera, Nerium oleander, and Sensevieria trifasciata were used to identify the natural indicators for acid-base titrations using 0.1% acidified ethanolic solvent. The Potiskum Vetenary, biological gardens of Federal University Gashua and Umar Suleiman College of Education Gashua were used to collect the samples. All three types of acid-base titrations—strong acids against strong bases, strong acids against weak bases, and weak acids against strong bases—were studied. Calculations were made for the indicator's color change, the pH at the relevant point and the average titre values for each type of acid-base titration. According to the data, there was no appreciable difference between the mean titre values of methyl orange and Ixora c. flower extract in strong acid against weak base. Moringa o. flower extract can be used in place of methyl orange and phenolphthalein for strong acid against strong base, strong acid against weak base and weak acid against strong base titrations. Nerium o. flower extract can be used in place of phenolphthalein in weak acid against strong base titrations. Sensevieria t. flower extract can be used in place of methyl orange in strong acid against weak base titrations and phenolphthalein for strong acid against strong base and weak acid against strong base titrations. In all acid-base titrations, lantana c. flower extract had no discernible reaction. Most of the extracts proved to be a good substitute for synthetic acid-base indicators. Using these harmless and readily available flowers is recommended.