bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Sequencing of bivalent Moderna and Pfizer mRNA vaccines reveals nanogram to microgram quantities of expression vector dsDNA per dose
Authors: McKernan Kevin , Helbert Yvonne , Kane Liam T. , McLaughlin Stephen
Published: April 2023

Several methods were deployed to assess the nucleic acid composition of four vials of the Moderna and Pfizer bivalent mRNA vaccines. Two vials from each vendor were evaluated with Illumina sequencing, qPCR, RT-qPCR, Qubit™ 3 fluorometry and Agilent Tape Station™ electrophoresis. Multiple assays support DNA contamination that exceeds the European Medicines Agency (EMA) 330ng/mg requirement and the FDAs 10ng/dose requirements. These data may impact the surveillance of vaccine mRNA in breast milk or plasma as RT-qPCR assays targeting the vaccine mRNA cannot discern DNA from RNA without RNase or DNase nuclease treatments. Likewise, studies evaluating the reverse transcriptase activity of LINE-1 and vaccine mRNA will need to account for the high levels of DNA contamination in the vaccines. The exact ratio of linear fragmented DNA versus intact circular plasmid DNA is still being investigated. Quantitative PCR assays used to track the DNA contamination are described.
The Impact of Self-motivation on the Effective Job Performance of Staff: A Case Study of a Private Hospital in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Authors: Adnan Emma Juliana , Azar Ali Sorayyaei
Published: April 2023

Like many other methodological motivations, the relationship between motivation and job satisfaction has been defined in many psychology studies. The model of impacts of rewards towards job satisfaction has been used by many organizations for their approach and reference. However, little research has been done to explore the impacts of self-motivation amongst staff at a private hospital in Kuala Lumpur towards their effective job performance. The paper is derived from factors that influence staff motivations and how these motivations can affect their job performance, using quantitative research data collection. The theory and results of the study are also briefly discussed. The Table of Reliability, Correlation and Regression analysis is presented in this thesis study for further reference. The results of this study suggest that the relationship between self-motivation and performance is a two-way relationship, where performance is also a key measure of a person’s job satisfaction in his or her job. High job satisfaction, especially in the element of supervision, co-workers and the work itself can improve the emotions and behavior of employees in the workplace, as well as motivate employees to become more committed to attaining better performance.
SK DEkan 2012 No. 74
Authors: SIANTURI HERY LEO
Published: April 2023

Dalam rangka meningkatkan mutu pelayanan dosen khususnya Tridarma perguruan tinggi diperlukan pengakuan kinerja sehingga dosen yang bersangkutan dapat meningkatkan kinerjanya.
The Precarity of the Nigerian Public University Education: Considering Alternative Models
Authors: Odusote Abiodun
Published: April 2023

Nigerian public tertiary education has witnessed many industrial crises in recent times which has consistently led to the closure of public tertiary institutions on several occasions and for more than a continuous period of up to eight months in the public universities in 2022. This is a result of elongated strikes embarked upon by the workers in Nigerian public tertiary institutions. At the core of the problem is underfunding of the tertiary institutions characterized by decaying infrastructure, low wages and low morale. Government is the significant financier of public tertiary education in Nigeria. However, it is now generally agreed by all stakeholders, including the government, and workers’ Unions that the government is finding it increasingly difficult to fund tertiary education. With dwindling resources and increasing government expenditure across all sectors, it has become evident to all that the government cannot continue to almost solely fund tertiary education. The focus of this paper is to examine the challenges presented by the current funding model, the implications of inadequate funding and the recommendation of possible alternative models which has the potential to enhance effective and qualitative higher education and put an end to perennial strikes in the Nigerian public tertiary institutions.
Web 3.0 Systematic Exchange System of Web 3.0 using Blockchain Technology
Authors: Hayat Zara
Published: April 2023

Web 3.0 Systematic Exchange System of Web 3.0 using Blockchain Technology
Labil dalam Perspektif Hadis
Authors: Muzakki Muhammad Ash Shaff
Published: April 2023

Manusia merupakan makhluk yang selain memiliki fisik, pancaindra, dan akal pikiran, juga memiliki fitrah, hati nurani, dan spiritualitas Keadaan fisik, pancaindra, dan akal pada hakikatnya merupakan kendaraan yang mengikuti keinginan hati nurani dan spiritual Jika keadaan hati nurani dan spiritualnya positif, maka sesuatu yang akan dilakukan oleh fisik dan pancaindra, serta yang dikeluarkan oleh akal pikiran juga positif dan seterusnya oleh karena itu, apabila manusia melakukan perbuatan yang tidak berdasarkan nilai-nilai positif, maka manusia tersebut mengingkari identitasnya sendiri Nabi melihat. mimpi: Menceritakan seseorang Muhammad bin Hatim bin Maimun, menceritakan kepada kami Ibn Mahdi, dari Mu'awiyah bin Salih, dari 'Abd al-Rahman bin Jubair bin Nufair, dari bapaknya, dari al-Nawas bin Sim'an al-Ansari berkata: saya bertanya kepada Rasulullah saw. tentang kebaikan dan dosa, maka beliau merasakan: kebaikan adalah akhlak yang mulia, sedangkan dosa adalah sesuatu yang menggelisahkan jiwa, dan dosa tersebut akan terlihat buruk ditengah-tengah manusia perlu diuraikan bahwa manusia pada dasarnya diberikan dua potensi, yaitu potensi akal dan hati Oleh sebab itu, apabila seseorang hendak menghindari dari dosa maka segala tindakannya harus berdasarkan pembenaran hati (iman) Pada prinsipnya, kelabilan terjadi pada seseorang yang melakukan dosa, karena sebenarnya seseorang tersebut mengetahui bahwa perbuatannya tersebut salah
Agentic Storytelling What We Tell Children and Who They See Succeed.
Authors: Richardson Aris
Published: April 2023

The prevalence of male protagonists in children's literature surpasses that of female protagonists, with female characters often being less agentic. This study examines the relationship between the agency of a main character and the main character’s gender for children’s stories. Participants were asked to create stories based on prompts featuring protagonists with agentic, supportive, or unspecified agency. Two experiments were conducted: one involving written stories from survey participants (n=269) and another involving verbal stories from interview participants (n=157), totaling 426 stories. The results indicate that participant sex significantly predicted protagonist gender, while agency condition did not. Contrary to previous research, participants tended to create stories featuring protagonists of their own sex in both studies. The paper explores potential explanations for this discrepancy and proposes a new hypothesis that women display less androcentrism when generating new stimuli and greater androcentrism when categorizing existing stimuli.
What drives the automatic retrieval of real-world object size knowledge?
Authors: Hagen Simen , Zhao Yuanfang , Moonen Lydia , Ulken Neele , Peelen Marius
Published: April 2023

Real-world object size is a behaviorally relevant object property that is automatically retrieved when viewing object images: participants are faster to indicate the bigger of two object images when this object is also bigger in the real world. What drives this size Stroop effect? One possibility is that it reflects the automatic retrieval of real-world size after objects are recognized at the basic-level (e.g., recognizing an object as a plane activates large real-world size). An alternative possibility is that the size Stroop effect is driven by automatic associations between low-/mid-level visual features (e.g., rectilinearity) and real-world size, bypassing object recognition. Here, we tested both accounts. In Experiment 1, objects were displayed upright and inverted, slowing down recognition while equating visual features. Inversion strongly reduced the Stroop effect, indicating that object recognition contributed to the Stroop effect. Independently of inversion, however, trial-wise differences in rectilinearity also contributed to the Stroop effect. In Experiment 2, the Stroop effect was compared between manmade objects (for which rectilinearity was associated with size) and animals (no association between rectilinearity and size). The Stroop effect was larger for animals than for manmade objects, indicating that rectilinear feature differences were not necessary for the Stroop effect. Finally, in Experiment 3, unrecognizable “texform” objects that maintained size-related visual feature differences were displayed upright and inverted. Results revealed a small Stroop effect for both upright and inverted conditions. Altogether, these results indicate that the size Stroop effect partly follows object recognition with an additional contribution from visual feature associations.
Using joint probability density to create informative, unidimensional indices: A new method using pain and psychiatric severity as examples
Authors: Noorbaloochi Siamak , Clothier Barbara , Murdoch Maureen
Published: April 2023

Background. Dimension reduction methods do not always reduce their underlying indicators to a single dimension. Furthermore, such methods are usually based on optimality criteria that require discarding some information. The joint probability density functions (joint pdf or JPD) can be considered as unidimensional indices. We compare such JPD indices with some traditional scoring methods.Methods. We introduced unidirectionality and co-directionality as basic requirements for a joint pdf to become an index. we then provided an argument to demonstrate its maximal informativeness property. Using all possible joint pdf conditional specifications, we estimated the JPD index. We then applied the method to two data sets: first, on the 7 Brief Pain Inventory Interference scale (BPI-I) items obtained from 8,889 US Veterans with chronic pain and, second, on a novel measure based on administrative data, the Manifestations of Psychiatric Severity Index (MoPSI), for 912 US Veterans who had applied for Department of Veterans Affairs disability benefits. We used measures of monotone dependence (e.g., Spearman’s rho) to assess unidirectionality and co-directionality. We used Shannon’s entropy to compare uncertainties (informativeness) in the BPI-I JPD score to standard BPI-I scores and to the estimated person’s parameters of Partial Credit Rasch modeling of BPI-I items. JPD score and person’s parameter were compared for the MoPSI.Results. All three distinct BPI-I scores’ rankings were highly monotonically dependent (pairwise rho>0.98). The MoPSI’s JPD score rank correlation with the Rasch person’s parameter was also very high (rho=0.98). Compared to standard or Rasch scoring methods, Shannon’s entropy was smaller for BPI-I and for MoPSI JPD scores. With the fixed precision, the BPI-I’s JPD scoring method generated 7,778 unique person-scores compared to 71 unique person-scores generated by standard or Rasch scoring. The MOPSI’s JPD scoring method generated 121 unique person-scores compared to 21 unique person-scores generated by Rasch modeling. Conclusions. While agreeing with more traditional scoring methods, the JPD scoring method benefits from the optimality foundations on which it is built, with the additional ability to provide more detailed ordering of subjects due to its maximal informativeness property.
Childcare burden and changes in fertility desires of mothers during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Golovina Kateryna , Nenko Ilona , marcinkowska Urszula M
Published: April 2023

Objectives: Previous studies have documented a decline in fertility desires and intentions following the COVID-19 outbreak, but the reasons for this decline are not well understood. This study examined whether childcare burden on mothers during the lockdown and quarantines, COVID-related stress, and COVID exposure were associated with a change in the desired number of children. Methods: The survey was conducted online, in Poland from April to July 2021 on a sample of 622 non-pregnant mothers without diagnosed infertility. Results: Associations were observed between childcare responsibilities during the quarantine and fertility desires: mothers who solely or mainly took care of their children during the quarantine(s) were more likely to decrease their desired number of children ([adjusted] aOR = 1.91, 95% CI = 1.16–3.15). Mothers with higher levels of COVID-related stress (aOR = 1.81, 95% CI = 1.48–2.22) and a greater COVID exposure index (aOR = 1.39, 95% CI = 1.12–1.72) were more likely to decrease their fertility desires. Conclusions: Higher childcare burden during quarantines was related to a lower desired number of children among mothers. Both greater COVID-related stress and COVID exposure were associated with fertility desires, regardless of childcare responsibilities during the pandemic.
THE EFFECT OF INTERVAL TRAINING ON ENDURANCE OF WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL ATHLETES AT CLUB SEMPANA DURI
Authors: Miswarizal Nurul octania putry , Vai Aref , Sulastio Agus
Published: April 2023

The problem in this research is the lack of endurance of athletes during training and in competitions. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of interval training on the endurance of female volleyball athletes at the Sempana Duri club. The population in this study were all female volleyball athletes at the Sempana Duri club using a total sampling technique of 10 people. This type of research is, using a one-group pre-test-post-test design. From the results of this study, it can be concluded that the athletes obtained an average post-test result of 23.59, based on the pretest LoMaks normality test of 0.0793 <L table 0.258, and posttest LoMaks 0.1106  ttable. It can be concluded that interval training (X) has an effect on endurance (Y) in female volleyball athletes at the Sempana Duri club.
Knowledge and disposal practises of unused and expired medicines among medical and dental undergraduate students
Authors: Shrestha Binaya , Dixit Sanjaya Mani
Published: April 2023

Background: Majority of the patients do not consume their medicines exactly as prescribed and thus leave behind unused medicines at the place of stay. The improper disposal of these unused medicines has led to environmental as well as health hazards. Objectives: To assess the knowledge, awareness, and practice of the first and second year medical and dental undergraduates towards the disposal of unused and expired medicines. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 206 medical and dental students of a medical college in Kathmandu valley, Nepal. Data were collected by census method from 2022 March to 2022 May after ethical clearance. It was based on an online structured questionnaire to assess the knowledge, awareness, and practice about the disposal of leftover medications. Data analysis was done using Microsoft Excel 2016. Results: A total of 206 students participated in the study of which 161 (78.2%) were from MBBS and 45 (21.8%) from BDS stream. It was noted that 118 (57.3%) students obtained their medicines on prescription, 76 (37.1%) directly from the counter, and 11 (5.3%) obtained from their friends or relatives. Majority (179, 86.9%) of the students checked the expiry date before buying the medicines, 134 (65%) students were aware about the harmful consequences of inappropriate disposal of medicines on health and environment.
Conclusion: Proper knowledge on disposal practises of unused and expired medicines among medical and dental students’ needs much improvement. Educational interventions may help improve awareness of proper methods of medicine disposal.
Hirsutism and Quality of Life of Women in Tertiary Care Center in Eastern Nepal
Authors: Maharjan J. , Agrawal S. , Marahatta S.
Published: April 2023

Background Hirsutism is excess terminal hair growth in women at androgen-dependent sites of the body and it has great impact on psychological and social aspects of their lives, thus affecting their quality of life (QoL). Several studies assessing the quality of life in hirsute women could be found in world literature but none in Nepalese literature. So, this study was undertaken for the assessment of the impact of hirsutism on the quality of life in Nepalese women.

Objective To assess the effect of hirsutism on quality of life of women in a tertiary center of Eastern Nepal and its association with various socio-demographic and clinical parameters.

Method A cross-sectional questionnaire-based study was conducted in 49 participants aged 10 to 49 years at the Department of Dermatology, B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences. Clinically diagnosed hirsute females with modified Ferriman-Gallwey (mFG) score > 8, were enrolled and asked to fill Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) questionnaire in the Nepalese version.

Result More than 57.2% of the study population was of age 20 to 29 years with a mean of 27.76±8.08 years. The mean Dermatology Life Quality Index score was 7.78±4.95. The moderate effect was seen in the majority of participants (36.7%) with a predominant effect upon aspects of life like daily activities and symptoms and feelings. Participants with higher mF-G score (22.15±3.82) had a very large effect on their quality of life. Younger unmarried women with a school education and having a longer duration of hirsutism were found to have a higher effect upon their quality of life. However, the association was not statistically significant.

Conclusion Hirsutism had affected the quality of life moderately with predominant effect upon aspects like daily activities and symptoms and feelings. No significant association was elicited between severity of hirsutism and its effect on quality of life from our study.
Prevalence of Gingivitis in Second Trimester of Pregnancy
Authors: Shrestha R. , Pradhan S. , Baral G.
Published: April 2023

Background Gingivitis simply means the inflammation of gingiva. It is a reversible state but can lead to periodontitis. The final result could be the exfoliation of the tooth causing decreased masticatory function leading to a compromised quality of life. Gingivitis in the pregnant woman should be carefully assessed and treated and given special attention. There is rare documentation on the prevalence of gingivitis in pregnancy in the least developed countries.

Objective To evaluate the prevalence of gingivitis in the second trimester of pregnancy and assess its relationship with age, parity, education, occupation, gravidity, oral hygiene habit and frequency of brushing.

Method An observational descriptive study was conducted among 384 pregnant females in their second trimester in Kathmandu, Nepal. Demographic variables and general information including those related to oral hygiene practices and habits were collected during an interview. Plaque index and Gingival Index was recorded among the patients through full mouth examination at four sites.

Result The prevalence of gingivitis in the second trimester of pregnancy was 76.3%. Statistically significant relationship was found between gingivitis and gravida and parity. A relation could not be established between gingivitis with age, education, occupation, oral hygiene habit and frequency of brushing.

Conclusion The prevalence of gingivitis is found to be high in Nepalese pregnant women. Special strategies should be introduced targeting the pregnant women of least developed countries to uplift their periodontal health.
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Disposal of Unused, Unwanted and Expired Medicines among Healthcare Professionals
Authors: Sarraf D. P. , Rauniar G. P. , Kushwaha R. P. , Keshwar S. , Maharjan R.
Published: April 2023

Background Unused, unwanted and expired medicines stored at home pose threats to both health systems and environments. Healthcare professionals (HCPs) should be aware of the proper disposal methods of such medicines.

Objective To assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of disposal of unused, unwanted and expired medicines among healthcare professionals.

Method A web-based cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted among faculties and junior residents at B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, Nepal using a semi-structured proforma. The data were collected through Google Form. Descriptive statistics were calculated. Chi-square test and Student’s t test were used for analysis using statistical package for the social sciences at p value of 0.05.

Result A total of 294 healthcare professionals with mean age 35.37± 6.630 years were participated out of which 231 (78.6%) were male and 151 (51.4%) were faculties. Mean knowledge score was higher in faculties (2.37±1.111) than the Junior residents (2.33±1.155) [F(1,293)=0.102, p=0.750]. Junior residents (140 out of 143, 97.9%) had a better attitude than faculties (141 out of 151, 93.3%) regarding the disposal of medicines [χ2 (1)=3.558, p=0.059]. Junior residents (36 out of 143, 25.1%) also had a better practice than faculties (24 out of 151, 15.8%) regarding the disposal of medicines [χ2 (1)=3.895, p=0.048].

Conclusion Majority of the Healthcare professionals had positive attitude but poor knowledge and practice regarding disposal of expired and unused medicines. There was a high practice of keeping medicines at home by healthcare professionals. The findings would be useful for planning strategies to minimize unused medicines and foster the appropriate disposal practice.
A National Equity Initiative to Address Noncommunicable Diseases and Injuries: Findings and Recommendation from the Nepal NCDI Poverty Commission
Authors: Koirala B. , Adhikari S. R. , Shrestha A. , Vaidya A. , Aryal K. K. , Kalaunee S. P. , Shrestha A. , Mishra S. R. , Sharma S. K. , Karki A. , Maharjan B. , Singh S. , Schwarz D. , Gupta N. , Bukhman G. , Karmacharya B. M.
Published: April 2023

We aimed to assess the burden of NCDIs across socioeconomic groups, their economic impact, existing health service readiness and availability, current policy frameworks and national investment, and planned programmatic initiatives in Nepal through a comprehensive literature review. Secondary data from Global Burden of Disease estimates from GBD 2015 and National Living Standard Survey 2011 were used to estimate the burden of NCDI and present the relationship of NCDI burden with socioeconomic status.

The Commission used these data to define priority NCDI conditions and recommend potential cost-effective, poverty-averting, and equity-promoting health system interventions. NCDIs disproportionately affect the health and well-being of poorer populations in Nepal and cause significant impoverishment.

The Commission found a high diversity of NCDIs in Nepal, with approximately 60% of the morbidity and mortality caused by NCDIs without primary quantified behavioral or metabolic risk factors, and nearly half of all NCDI-related DALYs occurring in Nepalese younger than 40 years. The Commission prioritized an expanded set of twenty-five NCDI conditions and recommended introduction or scale-up of twenty-three evidence-based health sector interventions. Implementation of these interventions would avert an estimated 9680 premature deaths per annum by 2030 and would cost approximately $8.76 per capita. The Commission modelled potential financing mechanisms, including increased excise taxation on tobacco, alcohol, and sugar-sweetened beverages, which would provide significant revenue for NCDI-related expenditures. Overall, the Commission’s conclusions are expected to be a valuable contribution to equitable NCDI planning in Nepal and similar resource-constrained settings globally.
Sistem Informasi Proses dan Hasil Produksi Berbasis Web
Authors: Andrie Grant , Handoko  , Wardana Hartanto Kusuma
Published: April 2023

Efficiency is one of the main keys for a company to be able to develop in the industrial era 4.0. In the manufacturing industry, such as company X, which still uses production records, it will be difficult for companies to obtain fast and accurate information. In this paper, an information system is designed and realized to record production processes and results and process them into information that can be used by companies to support decision making. This system is made using PHP language and the result is a web application. Information will be displayed in the form of tables and reports from the relevant documents. The designed information system can increase the efficiency of recording and processing production process information up to 2 (two) times.
Development and Validation of a Simulation Model for Collection of Canine Vaginal Samples
Authors: Marcos Ricardo , Moreira Raquel , Macedo Sónia , Lopes Graça
Published: April 2023

Vaginal cytology is a widely used cytological technique mostly taught by observation, either through direct tutoring or videos. To the best of our knowledge, vaginal cytology simulators have never been assessed in veterinary medicine. Twenty-five undergraduate students with no prior experience in canine vaginal sampling were randomly assigned to two groups that practiced the procedure in either a simulator or a live animal. An inverted classroom design was followed. After observing a video tutorial, students practiced with the simulator/live animal for two classes. Three weeks later, they performed a vaginal cytology on a live animal being recorded. The videos were evaluated through an objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) by an observer blinded to the student's groups. The learning outcome was compared through OSCE pass rates and questionnaires. The simulation model was made by 3D printing and soft silicone for the vulvar labia, having pink and blue colored vaseline in the correct and incorrect locations for sampling. The model was economic and accurately replicated the female reproductive tract. It provided immediate feedback to students, who obtained pink or blue swabs from the correct and incorrect locations, respectively. Students reported that three to five or more attempts were needed to properly learn the procedure, thus justifying the need for a simulator. No differences in the OSCE pass rates were observed between the groups. The simulation model was effective for learning the vaginal cytology procedure, replacing the use of live animals. This low-cost model should be incorporated in the tool-kit of reproduction classes.

This translation was provided by the authors. To view the full translated article visit: https://doi.org/10.3138/jvme-2022-0141.pt
Consolidation of ideas about length in children of senior preschool age with mental retardation
Authors: Krylova Alena Viktorovna
Published: April 2023

This article provides tasks for the educational area "Cognitive Development" in the sections "Sensory Development" and "Formation of Elementary Mathematical Representations", aimed at consolidating the concept of length in children of older preschool age with mental retardation.
The Quality of Quail Meat Cans Depending on Storage Conditions and Time of Consumption
Authors: Macari Vasile , Pavlicenco Natalia , Rotaru Ana , Pistol Gheorghe , Alexandruc Marin , Israelian Valentyna
Published: April 2023

Physicochemical and biochemical changes may occur in products of animal origin under the influence of internal and external factors, depending on the storage conditions. For the products made from the meat raw materials of various origins, it is important to know the optimal duration and modes of storage, which will preserve the optimal indicators of product quality and safety. The study aimed to determine the effect of different temperature regimes during storage on the quality and safety indicators of canned quail meat. Three series of experiments were conducted on the canned quail meat. In the first experiment, the quality indicators of the freshly prepared product were evaluated. In the second and third experiments, the parameters of the product were determined after aging for one year at temperatures of 2-4°С and 18-20°С. Organoleptic properties and physico-chemical and microbiological parameters were evaluated in the canned goods. The following methods of research were used: during the organoleptic assessment, it was considered the following properties: appearance, color, cross-section, smell, taste; fat content – by the Soxhlet method; hydrogen index (pH) – by the potentiometric method; microbiological indicators – by the horizontal method of counting colonies of microorganisms. It was found that the storage temperature did not affect the bacteriological indicators of the samples, which indicates the high quality of sterilization and excludes biological influence on the quality of canned goods. It has been established that, regardless of the storage temperature, the organoleptic indicators of canned food 12 months after production meet the state standard and the manufacturer's requirements, and they do not differ significantly. After one year of storage, the physico-chemical indicators of canned quail meat are within the limits of indicators established by the standard, regardless of the storage temperature. At the same time, certain changes were detected in the canned goods, which depended on the temperature conditions of storage. Considering the trends in physico-chemical parameters, the desired storage temperature for canned quail meat is 2-4 °C, although the increase in temperature to 18-20 °C does not lead to significant changes and it is permissible. Research is scientifically based on establishing the safety and quality of canned minced quail meat during long-term storage conditions, to create and produce high-quality and safe food products, which in turn allows for expanding the assortment of canned meat raw materials.
Assessment of the quality and nutritional value of organic dried sausages
Authors: Khomenko Maryna , Slobodianiuk Nataliia , Omeliаn Alina , Seba Mykola , Briukhachova Inna
Published: April 2023

Organic production, which is focused on the production of high-quality, high-nutritional and environmentally friendly food products, is becoming increasingly relevant in developed countries, in particular, Ukraine. The purpose of the study is to determine the quality and nutritional value of organic dried sausages. For its implementation, physico-chemical, microbiological, organoleptic, and statistical research methods and approaches to abstraction, synthesis, analysis, systematisation, and generalisation of data are used. Three types of sausages are selected for the study: Sample 1, Sample 2, and Sample 3. As a result of the study, it is identified that all indicators of the investigated samples are controlled and meet the requirements of regulatory documents. During the organoleptic assessment, it is identified that all the investigated samples had a dry surface without damage, an elastic consistency, and a pleasant smell with the aroma of spices. The difference was observed only in colour, it was from dark pink to dark red, which is due to different recipes of sausages. Microbiological analysis of the products shows that there was no pathogenic microflora in all samples. According to the results of the physico-chemical analysis, it is identified that the content of moisture, salt, and sodium nitrite was within the normal range. The difference was observed in protein and fat content. The first sample of sausage showed the lowest protein content (14%), while the second and third samples showed 16.2% and 19.2%, respectively. Substantial differences were also observed in the fat content of the finished product. The lowest level of this indicator was in Sample 3 and was 6.4%, which is 22.8% and 13.6% lower compared to Sample 1 and Sample 2. This difference in protein content is due to the different composition of raw materials of the investigated samples. The lowest caloric content (134 kcal) is identified in Sample 3 sausage, which had the highest protein levels and the lowest fat content. The results obtained practically allow assessing the dietary characteristics of the investigated assortment and orient the consumer in choosing a product in accordance with their individual preferences and needs, characteristics, and nature of the diet
Perspectivas de construção do conhecimento no ensino de ciências
Authors: Queirós Wellington Pereira de , Errobidart Nádia Cristina Guimarães , Vinholi Júnior Airton José , Nunes Clair de Luma Capiberibe
Published: April 2023

A presente obra é a reunião de estudos de temáticas como Ensino-Aprendizagem, História, Filosofia e Sociologia da Ciência que são de interesse em linhas de pesquisa da área de Ensino. O livro reúne estudos epistemológicos e pesquisas teórico-experimentais no campo do Ensino de Ciências. Contempla elementos como a discussão da natureza do conhecimento científico-tecnológico, abordagens históricas e filosóficas, relações epistêmicas entre ciência e tecnologia, abordagens teóricas e metodológicas dos processos de ensino em propostas didáticas e investigações em sala de aula.
Promising herbaceous perennial plants of the genus Thymus for landscaping in the conditions of the steppe zone of the Southern Urals
Authors: Feshchenko E. M.
Published: April 2023

The article presents the results of the assessment of the decorative effect of perennial herbaceous plants (on the example of the genus Thymus of the Lamiaceae family) of the genetic collection of ornamental crops of the Orenburg branch of the Federal Horticulture Research Center for Breeding, Agrotechnology and Nursery. The purpose of the work is to evaluate valuable decorative features of collectible species specimens of the genus Thymus in connection with the prospects of cultivation in the conditions of the steppe zone of the Southern Urals. The assessment of the aesthetic qualities of 3 species (Thýmus serpýllum, Thýmus marschallianus, Thýmus mugodzharicus) was carried out in 2019–2021 in typical soil and climatic conditions of Orenburg. The phenological phases of the development of collection samples were studied. The assessment of decorativeness was carried out on the basis of a scale developed by Ostapko V.M., Kunets N.Yu. The duration of flowering of groundcover perennials of the genus Thymus in the conditions of the steppe zone of the Southern Urals averaged from 17 to 29 days. Generative shoots of representatives of the genus Thymus are not susceptible to lodging under adverse weather conditions. In the studied perennials, the leaf apparatus is characterized by durability, all leaf formations are present, they are resistant to burnout in the growing zone. Simultaneous flowering of more than 70 % of flowers is inherent in the species Thýmus serpýllum, Thýmus mugodzharic. In the representatives of the genus Thymus in the conditions of the steppe zone of the Southern Urals, the appearance of the second wave of flowering during the growing season was noted during observations. In the observed collection species, the color of the flowers is stable, practically not subject to burnout; the flowers are characterized by low shedding (up to 20 %). The fruits of the studied samples practically do not affect the decorative effect, are not subject to intensive shedding. The results of the decorative assessment (Thymus serpýllum – 170 points, Thymus marschallianus – 160 points, Thymus mugodzharicus – 159 points) indicate the presence of valuable aesthetic qualities in the studied samples, These herbaceous perennials are classified as promising in the conditions of the steppe zone of the Southern Urals. Further study of the representatives of the genus Thymus will clarify the directions of application in landscaping of various scales.
Advancing the Voting Rights of Internally Displaced Communities in Sudan
Authors: Abdelkarim Zeinab Elnour
Published: April 2023

This report aims to raise decision makers’ awareness about the protection deficit concerning the human rights of over 3.7 million people currently living in displacement in Sudan and improve their understanding of the need for reform to protect IDPs’ right to vote and participate in governmental and public affairs. The report highlights obstacles that impede IDPs’ right to vote, including ongoing conflict, restrictive residency or documentary requirements, discriminatory laws and practices, inability to access polling registration, lack of knowledge about politics and elections processes and inadequacy of election dispute resolution mechanisms. It also examines Sudan’s legislation, political agreements, policies, regulations and procedures It also emphasizes aspects of the electoral framework to guarantee inclusiveness, transparency and integrity of electoral processes. Additionally, it puts a set of recommendations and options for reforms. Lastly, security, budgetary and operational constraints made obtaining data representative of the IDP communities a challenge during the production of this report. Therefore, the author relied heavily on IDP data collected and compiled by various intergovernmental, governmental and nongovernmental organizations.
Trust in the Network of Food Diversification Policy Implementation in Bone Regency
Authors: Hartina Hartina , Alwi Alwi , Susanti Gita
Published: April 2023

Trust that is well built in the policy-making process in network organizations gives birth to an effective policy outcome in the form of decreased assumption levels. This research method uses a qualitative approach and a case study strategy to explain trust in the implementation of food diversification policies. The data was collected through in-depth interviews and observations. Data processing and analysis techniques are carried out in three stages, namely: data reduction, presentation and conclusion drawing. The informants in this study were as follows: a) Chair of the Women Farmers Group b). sub-district extension team; d) District extension team.The results showed that the trust that occurred in the interaction of actors, in this case the Food Security Service, Extension Officers and the Women Farmers Group in the implementation of food diversification policies in Bone Regency was not effective. This can be shown that there is no mutual agreement that can be used as a rule of the game for the actors involved in implementing this policy. Opportunistic behavior is a sub-concept that assesses the presence and absence of trust, which is not identified in this study, because there is no mutually agreed upon rule of the game. Then, the actors' good will trust does not emerge because they are still designing and running their respective programs. Therefore, the implementation of the diversification policy requires trust between them so that the performance of this policy can be realized.
Accountability Analysis of State Civil Apparatus Career Development in Maybrat Regency
Authors: Ismail Ismail , Haning Thahir
Published: April 2023

This study aims to analyze the Accountability of Career Development of State Civil Apparatus in Maybrat Regency. Judging from the aspects of transparency, liability, controllability, responsibility and responsiveness. This research was conducted at the Agency for Personnel and Human Resources Development, Maybrat Regency. The research method used is descriptive qualitative. Data collection techniques using in-depth interviews, observations and documentation studies. While the data analysis techniques used are data condensation, data presentation, verification and drawing conclusions. The results of this study indicate that the Accountability of State Civil Apparatus Career Development in Maybrat Regency in the aspect of Transparency is transparent enough, but in terms of the Liability dimension it has not been fully implemented because there are several obstacles faced by the BKPSDM of Maybrat Regency, and in the Controllability dimension of State Civil Apparatus career development accountability in Maybrat Regency has in accordance with the BKPSDM's main task and responsibility, while in terms of accountability, career development, State Civil Apparatus in Maybrat Regency has followed the applicable rules regarding personnel management, as seen from the BKPSDM, Maybrat Regency, has received an award from BKN, while for the Responsiveness dimension of Accountability of State Civil Apparatus Career Development, Maybrat Regency is seen from the presence of the program includes echelons for DIKLATPIM.
Evaluation of Innovation in the Development of Agricultural Product Processing Industry Programs in Bantaeng Regency
Authors: Filial Afrilyshiva , Susanti Gita , Abdullah Muhammad Tang
Published: April 2023

Innovation evaluation consists of a systematic investigation to look at the various objectives of activities and programs, such as enabling learning, development, improvement and capacity, the importance of policies and programs and supporting oversight. This research method uses a qualitative approach and case studies toanalyze and explain phenomenawhich focuses on how to evaluate the innovation of the agricultural product processing industry development program. Data collection is done by conducting interviews and observations. Data processing and analysis techniques are carried out in three stages, namely: data reduction, presentation and drawing conclusions. Informants in this case are as follows: a). The research is as follows: Head of the Bantaeng Regency Agriculture Office. b). Secretary of the Bantaeng Regency Agriculture Office. c). Head of the Facilities and Infrastructure Division of the Bantaeng Regency Agriculture Service. d). CBO (Community Base Organization). The results showed that the framework used to measure the evaluation of innovation in the development of agricultural product industry programs in terms of program development, network expansion, and comprehensive system improvement was effective. Then the involvement of youth groups in socialization and counseling to women farmer groups was not involved. The new approach in evaluating the innovation of the agricultural product processing industry development program in Bantaeng Regency in terms of an economic approach and a social approach has been effective.
Implementasi Kebijakan Pemekaran Terhadap Kualitas Pelayanan Kesehatan Di Kabupaten Mamasa Sulawesi Barat
Authors: Lambali Suryadi , Rizal Muhammad , Ismail Nuralamsyah , Fauzi Rizal
Published: April 2023

This study aims to analyze and empirically test the fragmentation of policy implementation on the quality of health services in Mamasa District, West Sulawesi, research question is how much the effect of policy implementation fragmentation to quality health service in Regency of Mamasa in West Sulawesi. The Method in this Research used analyses quantitative with model of path analysis. Data obtained by through circulating of questionnaire to all policy implementor fragmentation and cervices health in Regency of Mamasa.
The Result of research to found that execution of policy implementation fragmentation as according to variabel exogen that is communications, resource, disposition or attitude, and the bureaucratic structure, and so that quality health service have as according to reliability, responsiveness, assurance, empathy, and tangible. The correlation influence of policy implementation fragmentation to quality health service, hence did not all of dimension from policy implementation fragmentation have an effect on significant to quality health service, so that create new models is to called as model struktur-3 where only have dimensions of resources, disposition or attitude, and structure of bureaucracy having an effect on significant. From model of this struktur-3 to created a model of policy implementation fragmentation can be influenced by consistency factor, authority, facilities, staffing the bureaucracy, incentive, and system operating procedure. Apart from the internal factor is influenced by environmental factor related to existence of conflict potency, leadership, elite figure, and the local culture.
Applying Performance Management in Public Apparatus Development at Regional Level
Authors: Yunus Muhammad , Mujahid Faiz , Atmansyah Lutfi , Edy Nelman , Yani Andi Ahmad
Published: April 2023

This study aims to analyze the performance of officials in the management of conservation areas at the Agency of Natural Resources Conservation Center (NRCC) of South Sulawesi Province. The study applies a qualitative descriptive approach and data were collected through interviews and document studies. The results of the study indicate that the implementation of performance management in the NRCC of South Sulawesi has not been optimal. This is due to the limited number of employees, a lack of training and education and problems in the management of conservation areas. However, the performance management process at the NRCC has been organasied consistently, starting from performance planning, performance implementation and performance evaluation.
Models and Challenges of Coordination in Regional Disaster Management
Authors: Musdah Erwin , Fattah Sulaeman , Narwis Sudarmi
Published: April 2023

Disaster is a complex problem that requires coordination with many parties. The results of previous studies regarding disaster management in Wajo indicated that there were coordination problems in disaster management in Wajo. This study aims to explain the coordination of disaster management in Wajo from the perspective of the models and challenges of disaster management in Wajo. This study uses a qualitative approach with the Gadamerian hermeneutic method to find the meaning of coordination texts in the context of pre-disaster management. Data collection was carried out through document analysis and interviews. The results of the study revealed that the coordination of disaster management in Wajo was running well at the disaster preparedness stage but was still not optimal at the pre-disaster stage. We found three meanings of coordination in disaster management in Wajo. First, coordination because of their awareness of the limitations they have. Second, coordination serves as fulfillment of the requirements of sponsorship activities. Third, coordination is an innovation to overcome problems. Coordination in Wajo is hampered by the actors' interpretation of the subject and object of disaster management coordination.