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FACTORS OF MILITARY STUDENTS’ PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING
Authors: Kovalenko A. B. , Hryshchuk E. Yu. , Rohal N. I.
Published: October 2020

The article considers the factors of military students’ psychological well-being. The examined military students had average levels for all scales of psychological well-being. They can be mainly characterized as independent people, not afraid to express their opinions contrary to the majority opinion, as open to communication and new experience mastering, capable to achieve the desired and overcome life difficulties. The indicators of psychological well-being of male and female military students were almost indistinguishable according to all studied scales, except for “self-acceptance”, “positive relations with others”, and “good relations with loved ones”. In particular, men, compared to women, had higher self-acceptance, which was manifested in a more positive assessment of themselves and their lives. Women had better relationships with their social environment and loved ones, expressing themselves in a more trusting, friendly relationship, openness to communication, compassion and empathy. The performed factor analysis revealed two structural components of the military students’ psychological well-being, namely: purposefulness/ independence (clarity and stability of the intended goal vector, striving for independence and self-dependence, responsibility and ability to make important decisions); approval by the social environment (subjective awareness of life satisfaction because of positive evaluation of existing social contacts and the approval and recognition of one’s image by his/her the social environment). The factors of psychological well-being of male and female military students were determined. In particular, there were for men: autonomy, environmental management, personal growth, purpose in life, short social distance, and subjective psychological well-being. There were for girls: positive relationships, autonomy, self-acceptance, social approval, positive attitude, subjective psychological well-being.
Política pública de cultura para o funk: entre incentivo, tutela e censura
Authors: Passos Pâmella , Rosa Sandro Henrique
Published: October 2020

O presente artigo propõe reflexão acerca da relação Estado/Favela sob o prisma das produções culturais nos territórios com experiência das Unidades de Polícia Pacificadora (UPPs) instauradas na cidade do Rio de Janeiro a partir de 2008. Analisando o Edital para Bailes e Criação Artística no Funk, lançado em 2013 pela Secretaria de Estado de Cultura do Rio de Janeiro (SEC/RJ) e as Resoluções 013/2007 (Secretaria de Estado de Segurança) e 135/2014 (resolução conjunta da Secretaria de Estado de Defesa Civil e Secretaria de Estado de Segurança) visamos aqui discutir as múltiplas características das políticas públicas aplicadas às práticas culturais de favela. Intencionamos também dar visibilidade aos impasses enfrentados pelos agentes do funk em suas produções cotidianas. Apresentaremos entrevistas com integrantes da comissão avaliadora e produtor cultural contemplado pelo referido edital, bem como análise dos seus avanços e retrocessos, sob o conceito de tutela militarizada.
Educación y género: Un análisis frente al nivel de ingreso de los hogares de Pasto, 2017
Authors: Acosta Pantoja Luisa Fernanda , Erazo Andrade Iván Fredy , Riascos Hermoza Julio Cesar
Published: October 2020

Cuando se aborda el tema de educación superior en Colombia existen investigaciones que muestran altos retrasos en cuanto a su pleno acceso, ello se debe a múltiples razones, pudiendo ocasionar, entre otras cosas, un nivel de ingreso bajo debido a la poca cualificación que pueda existir, en este sentido, el presente artículo estudia la brecha salarial de género en la ciudad de Pasto, para lo cual se exhiben los principales resultados de un estudio enfocado en variables como el ingreso, la ocupación y el nivel educativo de los jefes de hogar, con base en los datos obtenidos mediante una metodología de orden cuantitativo, en conjunto con un muestreo probabilístico, aleatorio, estratificado y multietápico, y la aplicación de 382 encuestas, la investigación se realizó a través de un análisis teórico y empírico para la modelación de la ecuación de Mincer, la elaboración de modelos de elección discreta (Probit) y la obtención de la descomposición de Blinder-Oaxaca. Se concluyó que existe una probabilidad negativa de las mujeres para tener una igual o mayor remuneración que los hombres, así tengan un nivel educativo similar o superior, lo que visibiliza la brecha salarial y laboral en la ciudad; así como la trascendencia e influencia de la educación superior en su nivel de ingresos mensuales, dado que a mayor escolaridad se logra una mejor situación salarial.
Propuesta de la estructura organizacional para un observatorio de investigación contable en Colombia
Authors: Gonzalez Luis Alfonso
Published: October 2020

En anteriores escritos sobre el tema de los observatorios contables a nivel nacional, se ha evidenciado la necesidad de hacer una propuesta estructural que contenga elementos tanto en la parte de gestión como también en la parte organizacional para su montaje y puesta en marcha, además es de resaltar la importancia que ocupa la información en su manejo y asequibilidad para los investigadores, siendo la base sobre la que se apoya la investigación en cualquier área del conocimiento, y puesto que en este momento no existe un observatorio de investigación contable en Colombia que pueda ser tomado como ejemplo para implementación, se presenta en este  escrito la propuesta para la parte organizacional, que es un avance en la idea de montar un ente con características propias de su definición, se han tomado múltiples ejemplos de observatorios de diferentes disciplinas en distintos países y también el argumento teórico de diferentes autores desde la perspectiva administrativa, los cuales aportan conocimiento para cada uno de los elementos presentados siendo importantes para integrar y tener en cuenta a la hora de su estructuración y funcionamiento. Se concluye que la propuesta puede ser usada por todo tipo de organización universidades, empresas, grupos de investigación, etc.
COMPARATIVE ASSESSMENT OF THE EMISSION CHARACTERISTICS OF FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD GENERATION BIODIESELS AS FUEL IN A DIESEL ENGINE
Authors: RAJAK Upendra , NASHİNE Prerana , VERMA Tikendra
Published: October 2020

The present study aims to investigate emission characteristics with the B20 blend level of first, second and third generation biodiesels. The engine, a naturally aspirated, single cylinder, diesel engine, was operated at 1500 rpm engine speed and at different engine loads with intervals of 25%. Also, the engine is analyzed by Diesel-RK mathematical tool and emission characteristics such as smoke, carbon dioxides (CO2), particulate matter (PM), nitric oxide (NO) and summary of emission (SE) were obtained. Numerical simulation is performed using pure diesel (D100), first, second and third generation B20 (80% diesel + 20% biodiesel). Results of reduction in emissions for biodiesel blend were found to be lower than diesel fuel as smoke (BSN) by 54.68% for jojoba, PM by 4.8% for coconut, 52.0% for jojoba and 7.1% for fish oil, NO by 38.2% for jatropha curcas, and SE by 8.8% for soybean, 12.9% for jatropha curcas and 8.8% for spirulina but carbon dioxides was found to be higher by 0.38% for rapeseed, 0.61% for fish oil. The blend of B20 shows a decrease in emissions at 1500 rpm with 100% engine load. The numerical results are verified against experimental results conducted under the same operating conditions.
Effect of quercetin on parenchymatous organ of the alloxan induced diabetes in male rats
Authors: Nabi Rizgar Khalid , Abdullah Mahdi Ali
Published: October 2020

Background: Diabetes is directly involved in oxidative stress production. Therefore, this work was conducted to investigate the histopathological changes which occur in parenchymatous and to evaluate the antioxidant effect of quercetin in alloxan induced diabetes in male albino rats.Methods: Thirty-six male albino rats were divided into six groups of 6 rats in each group and treated as follows: a control group, quercetin group, diabetic control group, diabetic with quercetin group, diabetic with insulin group, diabetic with quercetin plus insulin group, alloxan was administered as a single dose (140 mg/kg body weight) to induce diabetes.Results: Result showed histopathological changes which included degenerative to necrotic changes of the liver, kidney and pancreas and this are due to the effect of oxidative stress that occurred from diabetes by alloxan. Conversely, quercetin significantly modulated improved histopathological changes founded on this study with or without of insulin, furthermore, results showed that damaged tissues where improved when groups of rats treated with quercetin and insulin together.Conclusions: It has been concluded that the quercetin could be promising antioxidants for reducing the risk of oxidation induced by diabetes that lead to nephrotoxicity, hepatotoxicity and pancreatic damage.
Outcome of nursing intervention on knowledge and use of nursing process among nurses in zonal hospitals, rivers state, Nigeria
Authors: Ali Emordi Nnenna
Published: October 2020

Background: Nursing process if properly utilized help nurses to be accountable and responsible for the care given. With all of its benefits it has suffered poor implementation and utilization in developing countries, Nigeria inclusive. Hence, this study determined the outcome of nursing intervention on knowledge and use of nursing process among nurses in Zonal Hospitals in Rivers State.Methods: This study adopted a two group pretest-posttest quasi-experimental design. Purposive sampling technique was used to select 41 nurse participants who were working in in-patient management units from the 2 Zonal Hospitals. The instrument for data collection included a checklist and nursing process questionnaire. The reliability was determined with a Cronbach’s alpha index range of 0.77-0.91. Descriptive statistics of percentages, mean and standard deviation was used to answer six research questions.Results: The pre-intervention knowledge mean score of nursing process was below average for the two groups but became high in the experimental group at post-intervention. Also, pre-intervention use mean score of nursing process was below average in both groups but high after intervention in the experimental group.Conclusions: The study concluded that nursing intervention was effective in improving the knowledge and use of nursing process among the nurses. Thus, the outcome was positive as changes were noted. It is recommended that in-service educational program should be established to provide continuous education for nurses to refresh their knowledge and enhance their usage of nursing process.
Relationship between levels of serum 25- hydroxyvitamin D with gender and visual acuity students of junior high school
Authors: Wahyudi Didik , Reki Winarto , . Hardhono , Damas Suhartono
Published: October 2020

Background: Visual disturbance can be caused by external factors, that is, the lack of outdoor activities and a positive correlation between the length of outdoor activities and vitamin D levels. The aim of this research was to examine the correlation between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D level, sex and visual acuity.Methods: This research uses cross-sectional approach, conducted in junior high school 16,18 of Semarang. Purposive sampling method, the analysis is done the chi square test.Results: There is a correlation between sex and serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D at junior high school 16 (p=0.001, c=13.42) and junior high school 18 (p=0.001, c=13.42). There is a correlation between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D and visual acuity at junior high school 16 (p=0.302, c=4.868). There is no correlation between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D and visual acuity at Junior High School 18 (p=0.302, c=4.868).Conclusion: Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D is related to sex, 25-hydroxyvitamin D is correlated with a decrease in vision acuity. Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D is not correlated with a decrease in vision acuity.
Challenges in involvement of male spouse in family planning program in rural areas of Varanasi
Authors: Singh Reema , Kumar Alok , Kansal Sangeeta
Published: October 2020

Background: Globally, men have not shared equally with women the responsibility for fertility regulation. While family planning efforts have been directed almost toward women, the lack of male involvement may also reflect the limited options available to men. Current methods for men are condom, withdrawal, or permanent, such as vasectomy. The success of family planning depends on the involvement of couples but this hardly happen especially in rural areas. It is the belief, though erroneously among most males that the practice of family planning should be the sole responsibility of the female. The present study was a community based cross sectional study with the objective to assess challenges in involvement of male spouse in family planning program in rural areas.Methods: This is a community based and cross-sectional study was undertaken in randomly selected 4 villages of Kashi vidyapeeth block, Varanasi. Total enumeration of women from the selected villages delivered within last 3 years was done and their husbands were interviewed by using a pre-designed, pre-tested interview schedule. Chi-square test was applied to find out any association between the variables. P<0.05 was considered to be statistically significant, data was analyzed with statistical package for the social sciences (SPSS) 20 trial version.Results: These preliminary findings are part of thesis shows that out of 130 interviewed respondents, majority (89.5%) had aware about family planning and two third (66.2%) of the respondents said that either they or their wives are using family planning. More than half of the respondents were aware about male sterilization but none of them were using male sterilization. Majority (77.7%) of the respondents said that human immunodeficiency virus-acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HIV-AIDS) and 45.4% were said that sexually transmitted diseases or sexually transmitted infections (STDs/STIs) can be prevented by use of condom. More than half (53.8%) of the respondents were sole of the decision maker regarding the use of family planning.Conclusions: The present study concludes that the majority of the respondents were awareness about the family planning but practices of family planning is low in the study area. Health workers should educate the eligible couples for use of contraceptive methods. Promotion of male contraceptive usage should be done by intense awareness campaigns.
Evaluating mild traumatic brain injury in adults: an emergency physician’s dilemma
Authors: Chowdhury Suvan K. , Paul Subhankar , Das Rajpratim , Ali Ilias
Published: October 2020

Background: Mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI) is a common presentation in emergency departments across the globe. A controversy about the policy of evaluating them with CT scan and hospital admission or discharge and for these patients. This study is directed towards correlation of clinical profile with CT brain findings of the patients to predict the possibility of an intracranial lesion and need for early neurosurgical intervention.Methods: This prospective observational study was carried out in the Emergency Department (ED) of a tertiary care government medical college and hospital. All patients aged more than 12 years presenting to the ED with mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI) within 24 hours of injury in whom NCCT head (trauma protocol) was done during the Study. Descriptive and analytical statistics were applied. Multiple logistic regression analysis was used to identify factors related to different outcomes.Results: 178 patients with MTBI were enrolled in the study among which intracranial injuries were found by CT scan in 28 patients (15.7%). Odds of finding intracranial injuries were highest with the presence of post-traumatic vomiting, post traumatic amnesia (PTA), pre-existing alcohol use disorder, GCS≤14, focal neurological deficit and clinical signs of basal skull fracture. 2.8% patients required urgent neurosurgical intervention.Conclusions: Presence of post-traumatic vomiting, PTA, alcohol use disorder, GCS≤14, focal neurodeficit and signs of basal skull fracture in a MTBI patient should be considered as high-risk factors for significant intracranial injuries.
Clinicopathological study of soft tissue sarcoma-retrospective study of tertiary cancer institute in eastern India
Authors: K. P. Kunhi Mohammed , Pradhan Snehasis , Bhattacharyya Supratim , Das Prafulla Kumar , N. K. Muhammed Navas
Published: October 2020

Background: Soft tissue sarcomas are a rare and heterogeneous group of malignant tumors of mesenchymal origin that comprise less than 1 percent of all adult malignancies. Although they occur anywhere in the body, they involve most commonly in extremities, trunk, retroperitoneum and head and neck. The aim of the study was to analyze clinical and histopathological features of various soft tissue sarcomas.Methods: This was a retrospective study, conducted in tertiary cancer centre in Odisha during the period 2015 to 2018. We collected clinical parameters like age, sex, site of swelling, any associated pain and biopsy reports and these variables were correlated with final histopathology reports.Results: A total of 107 patients were included in the study, with male to female ratio of 2:1(71 and 36) and average age of 43.45 years. All of them presented with a swelling. The lower extremities were the most common sites i.e. 44.62%. Pleomorphic sarcoma was the most frequent histologic variety comprising 43% and less frequent variety were angiosarcoma, and myxoid sarcoma.Conclusions: Soft tissue sarcoma are predominant in males and middle aged population are frequently affected. Most common affected site is lower extremity and pleomorphic sarcoma is the prominent histologic type.
Haemodynamic assessment during off pump coronary artery bypass grafting in patients with ejection fraction ≥40% and it’s relation to myocardial ischaemia in early postoperative period
Authors: Yadav Surendra Singh , Chakrabarty Ushnish , Datta Swernendu , Mukherjee Plaban
Published: October 2020

Background: Subtle haemodynamic alterations that happen during manipulation, displacement and mechanical stabilization of the heart in off pump coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), may be missed if only conventional parameters like Central venous pressure (CVP); Mean arterial pressure (MAP) and Mean pulmonary arterial pressure (MPAP) are being monitored. In this study we have tried to find out if such alterations may be detected by monitoring cardiac output (CO), cardiac index (CI) and stroke volume (SV) in addition to the conventional parameters.Methods: Over a period of one year (February 2014 to January 2015), 40 patients with left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) ≥40%, undergoing off-pump CABG were monitored for the above parameters at baseline and while grafting the anterior, lateral and inferior surfaces of heart. Their quantitative Troponin-I values were also measured preoperatively and 24 hours after shifting to intensive therapy unit (ITU) to find out if the subtle haemodynamic compromises were in anyway related to myocardial injury.Results: CO, CI and SV decreased significantly compared to baseline values while grafting anterior, lateral and inferior surfaces of heart in every patient. MAP decreased significantly only while grafting the left circumflex territory. Only 8 patients showed an elevation of troponin-I value postoperatively (p>0.05).Conclusions: We concluded that during Off-pump CABG (OPCABG) there will be subtle alterations in haemodynamic. However, pharmacological interventions, addition of fluids and lowering head end of table based on the changes seen by the new monitoring parameters are more logically guided and becomes more scientific and objective rather than being just arbitrary decisions.
A young COVID-19 patient with mild symptoms and disseminated intravascular coagulation
Authors: Kumar Abhishek , Kumar Piyush , Dungdung Ajit
Published: October 2020

Covid-19 pandemic in recent times has emerged as a major contributor to multisystemic thrombosis and related complications. Covid-19 leads to a syndrome of generalised systemic coagulopathy and acquired thrombophilia which manifests itself in the form of arterial, venous and microvascular thrombosis. The pathological mechanisms for covid-19 induced coagulopathy are yet to be clear however extensive research is underway and multiple insights have emerged recently. Here we report a case of young Covid-19 patient who presented with mild fever but severely deranged coagulation parameters and inflammatory markers. He was managed conservatively with Low molecular weight heparin, Fresh frozen plasma, Tab HCQS, Tab Doxycycline, Tab Ivermectin, Tab Zinc, Tab Vitamin C and responded well to treatment. He was later discharged after testing covid-19 negative. Screening of all confirmed cases for coagulopathy like D-dimer, FDP, platelet count, Prothrombin time may be done to identify high risk asymptomatic/mild cases which may cause further decrease in mortality.
Prediction of the Initial Drop Size and Velocity Distribution in the Cold Cryogenic Spray
Authors: Majhool Ahmed Abed Al-Kadhem , Jasim Noor Mohsin
Published: October 2020

The polydispersed nature of the spray is captured through the use of probability density functions based on the maximum entropy method to stand for the complete atomization characteristics of spray dynamics. The droplet and velocity size distributions are practical tools for the analysis of sprays cooling. The special benefit of the model is a Eulerian based which is less computationally intensive when compared to models that are based on the Lagrangian approach that tracks droplet parcel. The accuracy of using Lagrangian approach in polydispersed phase is always accurately less than Eulerian approach because it depends on the number of parcels while in Eulerian approach it depends on the proposed continuous distribution function. The main intent of the current work is to evaluate the capability of using the model for the initial predictions of the droplet size and velocity distribution for liquid nitrogen spray of solid-cone pressure swirl nozzle. The use of liquid injection pressure cases of up to 0.6MPa and spray cone angles of just 30◦ from three different sets of experimental data. The results being characterized are spray drop size distribution, liquid volume fraction and spray cone angle values. The unsteady analyses of the effect of injection pressure are studied on the cryogenic liquid nitrogen. The numerical results show that the maximum entropy method applies to liquid cryogenic spray and indicates that the model reacts correctly to changes in different injection pressures. Comparisons are also made with measured drop size distribution data that are reasonably captured and the spray cone angle is found to be in good agreement during initial and far-field spray angles.
The Investigation of Heat Absorber on the Efficiency of Slanted Double-Slope Solar Distillation Unit
Authors: Pannucharoenwong Nattadon , Rattanadecho Phadungsak , Echaroj Snunkhaem , Hemathulin Suwipong , Nabudda Kriengkrai
Published: October 2020

A rise in utility consumption in rural areas have promoted the demand for the development of solar-based technologies for water purification system. This research aimed to develop a slanted double-slope solar distillation unit (SDSD) assisted by heat absorbers, which is employed as a distillation unit for generating clear distilled water from underground water. The prototype SDSD distillation unit developed in this research was evaluated based on production efficiency, productivity, distillation rate and temperature measured at different locations inside the device. Significant parameters that were varied included the types of heat absorber used (gasket, rubber, aluminum, high carbon steel and zinc) and the size of heat absorber (10 to 90% of surface area inside the SDSD). Results demonstrated an increase in the production of distilled water as the surface area of heat absorber decreases. This is because a reduction in surface area of the heat absorber allowed a more intense sunlight to enter the system. Maximum productivity peaked at 1.2 liter per day (24.9% efficiency). Monitored data in both the upper and bottom part of the distillation unit revealed the highest distillation rate at 15:00 each day. Distillation rate decreases with water height and insulator’s thermal conductivity, but increase with water speed. Additionally, a mathematical model was proposed which was capable of accurately predicting the production efficiency and productivity as a function of the heat absorber’s size and distillation time. Under the same operating conditions, aluminum was found to generate the best results relative to other types of heat absorber.
Evaluating Patient Satisfaction of Nurse Practitioner Care in the Hospital Setting: A Qualitative Pilot Study
Authors: N Dawson , A Whitman , R Botella , L Tolaymat , C Haga , M Gillis
Published: October 2020

Aim: The purpose of this study is to develop a tool and assess patient satisfaction with inpatient Nurse Practitioner (NP) care.Design: A 10 item questionnaire was administered to hospital inpatients cared for directly by one of two NP’s.Methods: Patients were given a point of care tablet to answer the survey questions with yes or no. The primary outcomes measured were satisfaction with the hospital NP in quality of care, effective communication, and discharge planning.Results: A total of 19 patients participated in this study. 100% of patients felt that nurse practitioners communicated the plan of care effectively, clearly communicated medication information, answered all questions effectively, and knew what to expect when they went home. Between 80-89.5% of patients understood their discharge goals, what they may need after discharge, and understood what signs and symptoms to look for after discharge. Only 36% reported that they had a primary care provider appointment upon discharge.Conclusions: Results of the questionnaire showed a high level of satisfaction with NP care and identified specific discharge barriers among these hospitalized patients. Determining patient satisfaction with NP care can help direct important performance and improvement activities for healthcare institutions.
Перспективы курортного и гостиничного сборов в системе неналоговых платежей РФ
Authors: Гордиенко Михаил Сергеевич
Published: October 2020

В статье представлены детальные характеристики курортного и гостиничного сборов, дана критическая оценка нововведению, а также предложены направления совершенствования системы неналоговых платежей РФ с учетом зарубежного опыта. Проводимый эксперимент по взиманию курортного сбора еще не завершен, при этом данный опыт нуждается в серьезной оценке и переосмыслении с позиции влияния сбора на инфраструктурную составляющую с одной стороны, а также на привлекательность отечественного курортного сектора с другой, попытку чего делает автор данной статьи. Необходимо подвести итоги эксперимента и только после этого, и с учетом текущей экономической обстановки, можно планировать трансформацию курортного в гостиничный сбор в РФ.
LEVERAGE, LIQUIDITY AND PROFITABILITY RATIOS: ACCOUNTABILITY OF MALAYSIAN LISTED OIL AND GAS FIRMS
Authors: Farizal Mohammed Nor , Ahmad Puat Sazalina , Susanti Amirrudin Mira , Hashim Afizah
Published: October 2020

Purpose: This study examines the impact of leverage and liquidity on the profitability among the listed O&G firms in Malaysia.

Methodology: Data were gained from the audited financial statements of 22listed O&G firms for a period of ten years (2008 – 2017) and a quantitative data methodology was utilized to analyze the study.

Main Findings: The findings demonstrated that leverage in terms of debt-equity ratio has a significant negative association on a firm's profitability. Nevertheless, liquidity ratios are found to be insignificantly related to the profitability of the O&G industry in Malaysia.

Implications: This study contributes to raising awareness amongst the top management of firms, the analysts, and the investors in monitoring and forecasting for the firm's profitability and the value of the firms, thus contributing to the better investment decision making.
VOCATIONAL SCHOOL STUDENT READINESS IN FACING THE WORLD OF WORK: INDONESIA CASE FROM COMPETENCY PERSPECTIVES AND EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS
Authors: Rahman Hakim Dani , Firmansyah Amrie
Published: October 2020

Purpose of the study: This study investigates the effect of competence and employability skills on the work readiness of vocational students majoring in accounting in Indonesia. Methodology: This study uses a quantitative approach. The research data were obtained using a questionnaire survey of vocational students majoring in accounting in South Tangerang. The final sample used in testing was 284 questionnaires—data analysis using multiple linear regression with SPSS 23 version. Results: The results of this study suggest that competence and employability skills positively affect work readiness. The findings of the study are useful for vocational students in increasing their readiness to face the workforce. Implications/Application: Future studies are expected to explore further the variables that influence competence and its effect on work readiness and career development, including learning achievements, internships, and ICT Skills. Also, future studies are expected to be able to prepare better test instruments and proportional test times to get more accurate competency measurements. Furthermore, this study is expected for Vocational Schools to prioritize constructivism-based learning processes in order to obtain more optimal student competencies. Meanwhile, for policymakers, it is expected to develop policies that can maximize the competency and employability skills of vocational students. Specifically, this research can be used by SMK teachers majoring in Accounting in Indonesia to measure the accounting competence of their students to minimize unemployment. This research can also be an input for researchers and competency assessors of the Professional Certification Institute (LSP) in Indonesia to determine appropriate competency standards for junior-level accounting specialist technicians. Novelty: This study is one of the very few studies investigating competence and employability skills altogether and their impact on work readiness in Indonesia cases. It is essential to be conducted because the graduates of vocational school should be assessed by the LSP licensed by the National Competency Certification Agency (BNSP) to ensure that their competencies and employabilities fulfill the needs of work users. This study also has a novelty in using a new test instrument to measure the competency level of accounting students of vocational high school. The test instrument can be used by teachers and training practitioners to compare practical competency measurements for students.
INVESTIGATING EFL LEARNERS’ READING SKILLS USING THE COOPERATIVE TEACHING METHOD IN A SAUDI ARABIAN CONTEXT
Authors: Hakim Badia
Published: October 2020

Purpose: This study aims to investigate the reading skills using a comparative account of two groups of EFL learners’ reading achievements. Methodology: Two gatherings of understudies were chosen and dispersed into a control and a test gathering. The benchmark group was 50 blended capacity middle level 104 understudies who were presented to the regular educator drove procedure of instructing perusing. The exploratory gathering was 50 blended capacity middle of the road level 104 understudies who were instructed with the jigsaw understanding philosophy. The students' age go was between 17 – 21 and studied Arts, Mathematics, and Biology. Result: The discoveries of the quantitative examination indicated the positive effect of the jigsaw procedure as a successful helpful learning technique. Contrasted with the ordinary instructor drove showing strategy, the jigsaw method improves the advancement of the understudies' perusing abilities all the more proficiently. Applications: The results can be used in group work for reading strategies, positively sharing ideas, the participation of each learner in a group as an individual, cooperation, and showing good social skills for sharing knowledge. Novelty/Originality: The T-test was performed on data-independent samples, which showed a significant difference (P = 0.000) between the data collected from the experimental and control groups. These results have not been observed in the results of other articles so far. This is due to the accuracy of the method used in this method.
MEDIATING EFFECTS OF ENGLISH PROFICIENCY ON THE ASSOCIATION BETWEEN RELIGIOSITY COMMITMENT, STUDY HABITS, SELF-STUDY CONCEPT, AND PERCEIVED STRESS
Authors: Awang Kader Mohd Aidil Riduan , Abd Aziz Nurul Nadia , Mat Dangi Mohamad Ridhuan
Published: October 2020

Purpose of the study: The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between religiosity commitment, self-study concept, study habits, and English proficiency. Besides, this paper aims to investigate the way English proficiency mediates the relationship between religiosity commitment, self-study concept, and study habits with perceived stress, respectively, among undergraduates, enrolled in a Management course.

Methodology: A quantitative method was employed in this study involving 243 undergraduates of Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Pahang. The respondent selection method employed a simple random sampling technique. A questionnaire survey was designed based on previous literature. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) 22.0 and Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) using AMOS software were used to analyze and test all hypotheses developed.

Main Findings: This study found a significant relationship between religiosity commitment, study habits, and self-study concept with English proficiency. The results also demonstrated a positive and significant relationship between English proficiency and perceived stress. Furthermore, the results of this study revealed that English proficiency mediated the relationship between religiosity commitment, study habits, self-study concept, and perceived stress.

Applications of this study: This study is intended to provide insight for undergraduates to identify the critical factors that can contribute to their English proficiency. Furthermore, it can serve as a guideline and control mechanism for the university and lecturers to ensure the course will be delivered excellently, which will lead to an increase in English proficiency and reduce the stress level among university students.

Novelty/Originality of this study: Due to the lack of research considering English proficiency as a mediator, this study will bridge the gap by examining the mediating role of English proficiency on the relationship between religiosity commitment, study habits, self-study concept, and perceived stress.
Preparation, Characterization and Adsorption into Aqueous Solutions of Polyethyleneimine-Coated Silica Nanoparticles
Authors: BEYLER ÇİĞİL Aslı
Published: October 2020

In this study, polyethyleneimine-coated silica nanoparticles (PEI-SiNP) were used to prepare a polymeric material that can effectively and selectively adsorb Au (III) from aqueous solutions. For this purpose, silica nanoparticles were firstly reacted with (3-glycidyloxypropyl)trimethoxysilane (GPTMS) to achieve epoxy functionality. The structures of the silica nanoparticles (SiNP), silica nanoparticles with epoxy functionality (E-SiNP) and polyethyleneimine-coated silica nanoparticles were determined using ATR-FTIR (Attenuated Total Reflectance Fourier Transform Infrared) and XPS (X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy), while their thermal properties were characterized using thermogravimetric analyses (TGA). The Au (III) ion-binding capacity of the PEI-SiNP adsorbent nanocomposite that contain high levels of imine was investigated. The effects of the interactions between pH, contact time and foreign metal ions on adsorption were tested to determine the optimum conditions. The optimum contact time was 3 hours at pH 2. The adsorption capacity of the adsorbent nanocomposite prepared for Au (III) was found to be 116.27 mg/g. The Langmuir and Freundlich isotherms were used to determine the adsorption behaviors and the Langmuir isotherm model was selected as the best fit model (R2: 0.997). The prepared PEI-SiNP adsorbent nanocomposite showed a high selectivity for the Au (III) metal even when different metal cations such as Cu (II), Cd (II) and Pb (II) were present.
Fairytale Celje 2019 Through the Eyes of a Visitor
Authors: Zdovc Žiga
Published: October 2020

This paper deals with the traditional annual holiday event held in Celje called Fairytale Celje and how the visitor or guest experiences the event Fairytale Celje. Fairytale Celje begins with the festive lighting of the city's holiday lights, which takes place on the last day of November, and ends with the New Year's Eve party on the last day of the year. In the festivities of the old town of Celje visitors can find many different events, concerts, celebrations and various offers of local culinary delights and themed products. The creators of Fairytale Celje and the Municipality of Celje, as the main organising force behind the event, ensure that the traditional annual event is always varied, and that there is something new each year for younger and older visitors alike. For this paper we visited the event in 2019, but also because we were interested to find out if the experience of Fairytale Celje is truly »magical«. We started our Fairytale Celje 2019 experience at Krekov Square and experienced Fairytale Celje through the eyes of a visitor, we believe that the event captures the essence and purpose of Christmas tradition and festivities.
КОМПЛЕКСНЫЙ ПОДХОД К ПРИМЕНЕНИЮ МЕТОДОВ АНАЛИЗА ЭФФЕКТИВНОСТИ СИСТЕМЫ ЗАВОДНЕНИЯ НЕФТЯНЫХ ПЛАСТОВ
Authors: Полякова Наталия Игоревна , Максимова Юлия Анатольевна , Зятиков Павел Николаевич
Published: October 2020

Актуальность исследования обусловлена необходимостью обобщения накопленного опыта и информации по применению общепринятых методов анализа эффективности системы поддержания пластового давления, выявления достоинств и недостатков каждого отдельного метода и формирования рекомендаций по упрощению процесса проведения анализа эффективности при одновременном увеличении глубины и качества анализа, в перспективе обеспечивающих сокращение потерь добычи нефти. Целью исследования является формирование рекомендаций по совершенствованию процесса анализа эффективности системы заводнения нефтяных пластов на месторождениях, находящихся на поздних стадиях разработки. Объект: южная лицензионная территория Приобского месторождения (Ханты-Мансийский автономный округ). Методы: сравнительный анализ существующих методов оценки эффективности систем заводнения нефтяных пластов, выявление достоинств и недостатков, формирование комплексного подхода к применению методов анализа эффективности системы заводнения, оценка перспективности применения результатов исследования. Результаты. Рассмотрена методика оптимизации процесса анализа эффективности системы заводнения нефтяных месторождений путём разделения их на более мелкие гидродинамически замкнутые участки пласта – блоки (ячейки заводнения). Для повышения качества проводимого анализа предложен переход от реактивного подхода диагностики потерь к проактивному подходу, позволяющему предсказать и предотвратить снижение добычи нефти. На основании тенденции к укрупнению участков пласта, подлежащих анализу, по сравнению с традиционными методами анализа, и внедрения проактивного подхода предложен алгоритм повышения эффективности управления базовой добычей – проактивный блочно-факторный анализ. Рассмотрена перспективность применения результатов блочно-факторного анализа на примере одного из блоков Приобского месторождения (Ханты-Мансийский автономный округ). Возможно применение представленного алгоритма анализа для схожих геолого-физических условий других пластов с целью адаптации данной технологии на территории других месторождений.
ПРИМЕНЕНИЕ ПОТОКООТКЛОНЯЮЩИХ ГЕРМЕТИЗИРУЮЩИХ ШАРОВ BIOBALLS ПРИ ПРОВЕДЕНИИ МНОГОСТАДИЙНОГО ГИДРОРАЗРЫВА ПЛАСТА
Authors: Терпинская Виктория Вячеславовна , Абрамов Павел Алексеевич , Карпова Евгения Геннадьевна
Published: October 2020

Актуальность исследования обусловлена необходимостью оптимизации процесса проведения многостадийного гидроразрыва пласта, которая позволит обеспечить соответствие параметров законченных с многостадийным гидроразрывом пласта скважин их ожидаемым параметрам путем селективного изолирования пропластков для проведения селективного гидроразрыва пласта каждой зоны скважины. Это позволит недропользователям повысить рентабельность проведения процедуры, а также увеличить суточный дебит скважин, что также приведет к положительному экономическому эффекту. Цель: проанализировать результаты технологии и пример применения потокоотклоняющих шаров Bioballs в скважине № 9101 Шаимского месторождения, выделить преимущества данного метода для проведения многостадийного гидроразрыва пласта. Объекты: перфорационные потокоотклоняющие герметизирующие шары BioBalls и их эффективность для изолирования перфорационных отверстий. Методы: определение профилей приемистости целевых интервалов, сравнение горного давления продуктивных пластов для определения точки инициации разрыва, анализ параметров эффективности многостадийного гидроразрыва пласта для установления соответствия проектным данным, сравнение параметров работы скважины № 9101 до и после проведения гидроразрыва для установления эффективности проводимой процедуры, наблюдение за работой скважины для определения режимов работы спустя три месяца после проведения процедуры. Результаты. Дана характеристика шаров BioBalls; представлена геолого-физическая характеристика объектов изоляции; определен профиль приемистости целевых интервалов под закачкой; получено соответствие эффективности процедуры многостадийного гидроразрыва пласта с проектными параметрами; определено время проведения процедуры гидроразрыва; получены результаты проведения процедуры гидроразрыва с применением потокоотклоняющих шаров BioBalls, которые свидетельствуют об эффективности применения метода в данных условиях, а именно перевод скважины № 9101 в действующий фонд, увеличение дебитов по нефти и уменьшение обводненности.
difference between reality and desirability in science teachers’ pedagogical content knowledge as perceived by their students
Authors: Ambusaidi Abdullah Ambusaidi , Al-Hajri Fatemah , Al Mahrooqi Maryam
Published: October 2020

The aim of the study is to  investigate Omani science teachers’ pedagogical content knowledge (PCK) from the perceptions of their students. A questionnaire with two versions consisting of 16 main items was used to assess these perceptions. In addition, a focus group interview was conducted to other participants. The questionnaire was administered to 1,400 Omani 10th grade students using a convenient method of sampling. The findings indicated that the level of agreement between what teachers practiced in reality and what their students preferred, overall, is very good. From the study results, there are two major issues in the PCK of Omani science teachers: one is related to traditionalism, abstraction and centrality of examination in science teaching and the other one is students' passiveness during the learning process. The study recommended more use of student-centred teaching and learning methods such as project-based learning, inquiry-based learning, problem solving and role-playing.
 
Keywords: Science teachers, PCK, perceptions, reality, desirability;
Organisational silence and person-organisation fit: A study on classroom teachers
Authors: Sarıboğa Volkan , Serin Hüseyin
Published: October 2020

Examining the relationship between classroom teachers’ organisational silence and person-organisation fit levels is the main purpose of this study. In addition, organisational silence and person-organisation fit levels of classroom teachers were determined and examined whether they differ according to seniority and gender. The sample consisted of 330 classroom teachers working in state primary schools in Bağcılar district of Istanbul in the 2018-2019 academic year. Demographic Information Form, Organisational Silence Scale and Person-Organisation Fit Scale were used in the study. The results indicate that the organisational silence levels of classroom teachers were low and person–organisation fit levels were high, and there was no significant difference between organisational silence and person–organisation fit levels among classroom teachers according to gender. When seniority was examined, the findings indicated that there was no significant difference between person and organisation fit, but there was a significant difference between organisational silence levels of classroom teachers with 6-10 years, 16-20 years, 11-15 years and 16-20 years of seniority. On the other hand, a low negative correlation was found between person–organisation fit and organisational silence.

 

Keywords: Classroom teachers, organisational silence, person-organisation fit
Cognitive flexibility as a predictor of subjective vitality among university students
Authors: Algharaibeh Salem Ali Salem
Published: October 2020

This study aimed to identify the differences between cognitive flexibility and subjective vitality according to specialisation background (scientific and literary), gender (male and female) and the ability of cognitive flexibility as a predictor of subjective vitality. The cognitive flexibility inventory and subjective vitality scale were applied to 189 undergraduate students in Jordan. The results showed that the highest mean of cognitive flexibility dimensions belonged to alternative flexibility, whereas control flexibility came in the second rank. The results indicated that there were statistically significant differences in alternative flexibility according to specialisation background in favour of literary background students, but no significant differences were found in control flexibility, total cognitive flexibility and total score of subjective vitality. The results also indicated that there were significant differences in alternative flexibility and the total score of cognitive flexibility according to gender for males’ benefit, but no significant differences in control flexibility and the total score of subjective vitality according to gender were found. Furthermore, the subjective vitality could be predicted by cognitive flexibility.

 

Keywords: Cognitive flexibility, subjective vitality, undergraduate students, AL-Balqa Applied University, educational psychology.
Students' difficulties in similar triangle questions
Authors: Biber Abdullah Çağrı
Published: October 2020

Similar triangles in questions are usually given as separate, adjacent or overlapped. Furthermore, similarity types such as Side-Angle-Side (S.A.S.), Side-Side-Side (S.S.S.) and Angle-Angle (A.A.) are requested in the questions. Students have more trouble in other types of questions. The purpose of this study is to investigate the difficulties of students about similar triangles and the reasons for these difficulties. This research was carried out with the case study method, which is one of the qualitative research approaches. The study was conducted with 55 Science High School 9th grade students and 9 open-ended questions were used to examine students' knowledge about “similarity in triangles”. Furthermore, 5 students were interviewed to find out the reasons for their solutions. Descriptive analysis method was used to analyze the data. As a result, it can be concluded that students have difficulties mostly in overlapped triangles and Angle-Angle type questions. On the other hand, it can be concluded that students are quite successful where similar triangles are given separately. In the light of the findings obtained in this study, it can be advised for lecturers to focus on the questions where similar triangles are overlapped while explaining the similarity in the triangle.

Keywords: Similarity, Triangles, Difficulties, High School Students.