bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Understanding Structural Determinants of HIV Testing in a Resource-Limited Setting: The Case of Ethiopian Women
Authors: Ebrahim Nasser B. , Atteraya Madhu S.
Published: November 2020

Knowing HIV serostatus is a vital component of HIV prevention. Although significant progress is being made in controlling HIV infection, the uptake of HIV Testing and Counselling (HTC) remains low. Previous studies have mainly focused on individual level risk factors; however, structural determinants relevant to HIV prevention including HIV testing are largely unknown.  The study objective was to identify key structural factors associated with HIV screening among women living in resource-poor countries like Ethiopia. Using Ethiopia’s Demographic and Health Survey (sample = 8382), we examined structural determinants of HIV testing. The study revealed that four-in-ten women were ever tested for HIV.  Both HIV testing enabling and inhibiting (barrier) environments significantly associated with HIV testing status. Exposure to mass media significantly improved HIV testing. Women who visited a health facility in the last 12 months were 94% more likely to be tested for HIV than women who did not. Among women who said physical structure related factors were a big problem, 32% were less likely to be tested than women who did not think these factors were a problem.  Our findings suggest that structural interventions may improve the uptake of HIV testing among Ethiopian women.
PPPUD Produk Olahan Pisang Lokal Khas NTT Berbasis Inovasi Teknologi Semi Otomatis
Authors: Bire Christa Elena Blandina , Sudarmadji Petrisia Widyasari , Hattu Edwin Pieter Dominggus , Manafe Janri Delastriani , Peli Yohanes Suban
Published: November 2020

PPPUD merupakan program pengembangan produk unggulan daerah dalam bentuk pengabdian masyarakat dengan keunikan/ciri khas yang di hasilkan oleh kelompok usaha tertentu. Kelompok usaha bersama (KUBE) Legit Sari di desa Nunleu – Kecamatan Oebobo – Kupang – Nusa Tenggara Timur adalah mitra kerja tim dosen Politeknik Negeri Kupang pada kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat, yang mana usahanya sudah berjalan kurang lebih lima tahun dan bergerak pada usaha olahan pangan lokal. Permasalahan yang di temui pada mitra ini adalah proses produksi, inovasi produk, pembenahan fasilitas untuk menunjang kualitas produk. Metode yang di gunakan dalam pelaksanaan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini adalah : metode transfer teknologi dan metode knowledge. Solusi permasalahan yang menjadi target kegiatan adalah : Perbaikan kecepatan proses produksi dengan penerapan mekanisasi pengaduk dodol dan mekanisasi pengiris dodol yang ergonomis; perbaikan kualitas produksi dengn inovasi penambahan varian rasa pada dodol; perbaikan model labelling dan pengemasan/pengepakan untuk meningkatkan higienis dan kualitas produk dodol; pengadaan fasilitas penunjang produksi dan semua kegiatan ini di akhiri dengan evaluasi berupa monitoring hasil kerja dari mitra dengan tim dosen Politeknik Negeri Kupang.
Diseminasi Hasil Riset Antimikroba Alami Berbasis Pemanfaatan Limbah Kulit Buah Menjadi Soft Soap Herbal di Sentra Industri Keripik Pisang Lampung
Authors: Sartika Dewi , Susilawati Susilawati , Yuliana Neti , Rusita Rusita
Published: November 2020

Sentra Industri Rumah Tangga (IRT) Keripik yang beralamat di Jalan Pagar Alam merupakan salah satu sentra wisata kuliner yang cukup populer. IRT keripik ini menghasilkan limbah buangan seperti kulit buah, daun, tangkai buah, bonggol yang belum dikelola dengan baik, dan bahkan pembuangan yang masih dilakukan di tepi badan sungai. Limbah buangan IRT keripik tersebut sangat berpotensi untuk dibuat antimikroba alami yang bernilai jual tinggi, misalnya produk diversifikasi berupa sabun. Tujuan pengabdian ini adalah melakukan transfer teknologi hasil riset dan memecahkan masalah limbah buangan sentra IRT Keripik sebagai mitra pengabdian. Transfer teknologi hasil riset berupa: (1) teknologi pengolahan limbah buangan menjadi antimikroba alami; (2) teknologi diversifikasi produk antimikroba alami; dan (3) teknologi pengolahan produk sabun. Metode pengabdian dilakukan dengan cara ceramah dan diskusi hasil riset serta pendampingan pengolahan limbah buangan menjadi produk antimikroba alami berupa sabun. Kebutuhan mitra pada informasi teknologi adalah sebagai berikut: pembuatan sabun padat herbal 26%, diikuti sabun cair 24%, hand sanitizer 17%, antimikroba alami 12%, pembuatan pakan 10%, serta pembuatan kompos dan pupuk cair 8%. Kegiatan diseminasi menunjukkan bahwa terjadi peningkatan pengetahuan dan pemahaman materi setelah kegiatan pengabdian, yaitu tentang pemanfaatan limbah buangan (40%) dan pembuatan soft soap (80%).
PERSEPSI PETANI TERHADAP TEKNOLOGI INFORMASI DAN PENGARUHNYA TERHADAP PERILAKU PETANI PADA RISIKO HARGA KENTANG
Authors: Mamilianti Wenny
Published: November 2020

ABSTRAKTujuan dari penelitian ini adalah (1) mengetahui persepsi petani kentang terhadap penggunaan teknologi informasi dan (2) menganalisis pengaruh penggunaan teknologi informasi dan faktor-faktor lain terhadap perilaku petani pada risiko harga kentang. Penelitian dilakukan di Kabupaten Pasuruan dengan responden berjumlah 183 orang. Metode analisis yang digunakan adalah metode tabulasi data untuk menggambarkan persepsi petani terhadap teknologi informasi. Analisis untuk mengetahui pengaruh teknologi informasi dan faktor lain terhadap risiko produksi adalah analisis regresi logit. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa teknologi informasi bermanfaat dalam kegiatan usahatani kentang khususnya untuk informasi harga dan pasar. Faktor-faktor yang berpengaruh terhadap sikap petani pada risiko harga adalah usia, harga sebelumnya, harga saat ini dan penggunaan teknologi informasi. Teknologi informasi sangat bermanfaat bagi petani dataran tinggi khususnya petani kentang yang terbatas akan akses informasi sehingga perlu adanya penyediaan sarana prasarana yang memadai untuk kemudahan penggunaan teknologi informasi. Perlu ada sarana yang menyediakan informasi harga dan pasar secara terbuka untuk petani. ABSTRACTPurpose of this study is (1) to determine the perception of potato farmers on the use of information technology, and (2) to analyze the effect of the use of information technology and other factors on farmer's behavior on the potato price risk. The study was conducted in Pasuruan Regency with 183 respondents. The analytical method used is the data tabulation method to describe farmers' perceptions of information technology. Analysis to determine the effect of information technology and other factors on production risk is logit regression analysis. The results show that information technology is beneficial in potato farming activities especially for price and market information. The factors that influence the attitude of farmers to price risk are age, previous prices, current prices and the use of information technology. Information technology is very beneficial for highland farmers, especially potato farmers, who are limited in access to information, so there is a need to provide adequate infrastructure to facilitate the use of information technology. There needs to be a means that provides information on prices and markets openly for farmers.
Technology of design of accelerated swimming training for junior schoolchildren in the conditions of summer health camps
Authors: Obrazhey Olga
Published: November 2020

The article presents the structural components of pedagogical technology, the peculiarity of which is the application of adapted Ukrainian folk games to accelerated learning to swim in open water and taking into account the need to create a "success situation" as a subjective mental state of self-satisfaction. The research was conducted at swimming training sessions based on the summer health camp "Red Sails" (Skadovsk) during August 2019. The camp shift lasted 14 days. The study involved 15 people (9 girls and 6 boys) 8-9 years. To determine the assessment of children's swimming readiness during the study, we developed a system of control exercises, which included: fear of water; immersion of the face in the water; squats in water; diving; respiratory arrest in water; ability to perform a "star"; ability to push and slide; ability to slide and work with your feet; ability to slide and work with hands; ability to swim in coordination. The results showed that younger students significantly reduced the feeling of fear of water by 22.5% (p <0.01). A slightly smaller increase in results was obtained in the tests: "jumping into the water" 12% (p <0.01), "respiratory arrest in the water" and "star" 15% (p <0.01). The highest growth rate was found in the control exercises "ability to swim in coordination" and "squats in the water" - 21.8% (p <0.01). The obtained test results and the indicator of the learning coefficient (0.63), which increased by 0.33 units, indicate the effectiveness of the implementation of the author's technology, which ensured the achievement of this goal.
Modern approaches to physical therapy of men 30-40 years old with obesity of the II degree at the sanatorium stage
Authors: Prima A. , Poltorapavlo R. Yu.
Published: November 2020

The article substantiates the physical therapy of men 30-40 years old with obesity of the second degree at the sanatorium stage. From today's point of view, obesity is recognized as a chronic disease that is complex, multifactorial and includes environmental (social and cultural), genetic, physiological, metabolic, behavioral, and psychological components.

The disease most often occurs when overeating high-calorie foods containing fats and carbohydrates. Primary obesity, alimentary, is especially exacerbated by low physical activity.

The tasks of therapeutic physical culture in obesity are: stimulation of metabolism in the body, activating redox processes and increasing energy consumption; weight loss; improving the function of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, musculoskeletal system; increasing the body's adaptation to exercise.

Physical therapy programs include: change of eating style (correction to gradually develop a stereotype of healthy eating by optimizing calories and diet); increase of household and training physical activity (morning hygienic gymnastics, fitness yoga, cardio training, strength training, Nordic walking); corporate and auricular acupuncture (effects on biologically active points of the body and ears to suppress hunger and thirst, reduce discomfort during a period of limited nutrition, improve the functioning of internal organs affected by weight gain); improvement of psycho-emotional state (conducting autogenic trainings, psycho-emotional support); developing a conscious active attitude to the process of weight loss (explanatory talks on the complications of obesity, the peculiarities of weight loss, explaining the impact of physical rehabilitation); massage (lymphatic drainage, general, abdominal cavity) in order to accelerate the removal of excess fluid, recovery after exercise, improve the functioning of internal organs.
Sosialisasi Pendidikan Karakter di Lingkungan Keluarga Masyarakat Kelurahan Kampung Bugis, Kecamatan Tanjungpinang Kota, Kota Tanjungpinang
Authors: Malik Abdul , Shanty Isnaini Leo , Pardi Hilfi
Published: November 2020

Tujuan kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini adalah (1) menyosialisasikan pendidikan karakter kepada warga Kampung Bugis Kota Tanjungpinang, dan (2) membandingkan pemahaman mereka antara sebelum dan sesudah diberikan sosialisasi tentang pendidikan karakter. Pendekatan yang digunakan berupa sosialisasi dengan ceramah, tanya jawab, pemberian contoh, dan diskusi. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah metode kualitatif. Kegiatan ini berhasil meningkatkan pengetahuan, pemahaman, dan keterampilan masyarakat Kampung Bugis dalam melaksanakan pendidikan karakter bagi anak-anak mereka.
The Impact of Metro Stations Construction on the Real Estate Commissioning in the Surrounding Areas
Authors: S.O. MAKSIMOV
Published: November 2020

The impact of metro stations under construction on the dynamics of real estate commissioning in the adjacent territories from the moment of first mention in the media to the moment of commissioning is considered. The study was conducted on the example of the city of Moscow. Research results show that plans for the construction of metro facilities begin to influence the dynamics of real estate commissioning in the surrounding areas long before their actual implementation. The moment, when information about plans for the construction of new metro facilities becomes available to the public, can be taken as a starting point. Since the announcement of plans for the construction of the metro, the real estate commissioning in the surrounding areas may show several peaks. The first peak is observed 3–5 years after the announcement of construction plans, the second – in the project year of construction completion. The analysis showed the reduce in the volumes of real estate commissioning in the zone of influence of subway facilities after their construction, however, it is necessary to take into account the overall level of urban activity of territories. Keywords: housing, real estate, transport, urban planning, metro, non-residential real estate, time lag.
VARIABILIDADE ESPACIAL E TEMPORAL DA RESISTÊNCIA DO SOLO À PENETRAÇÃO NA REGIÃO DO VALE DO IVINHEMA/MS
Authors: Matheus Katriel dos Santos Araujo , Grazieli Suszek , Mauro de Lima , Renan da Silva Campitelli
Published: November 2020

O estudo qualidade física do solo através da resistência do solo a penetração é uma boa forma de se verificar a eficiência de diferentes sistemas de manejo, e com isso, as suas implicações na qualidade física do solo, refletindo diretamente no desenvolvimento radicular da planta. Desta forma esse trabalho teve por objetivo avaliar a variabilidade espacial e temporal da compactação do solo em área agrícola na região do vale do Ivinhema-MS. Esse trabalho foi desenvolvido em área experimental pertencente ao Instituto Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul - campus de Nova Andradina/MS. Na área experimental, foram implantadas as seguintes culturas, Soja (2017/2018) e Brachiaria brizantha cv. Marandu (2018/2019). Para a realização do trabalho, foi elaborado um Grid regular com malha amostral de 15x20 m, totalizando 24 pontos amostrais. Em cada ponto amostral foi realizada uma avaliação de resistência a penetração, determinação da umidade gravimétrica do solo e altimetria. Os dados obtidos das análises foram submetidos à análise estatística descritiva, para elaboração dos mapas foi utilizado o Software ArcGIS usando interpolação por IQD. Foi possível identificar variabilidade na área experimental através da avaliação da resistência do solo a penetração e encontrar correlação significativa entre resistência e a umidade do solo.
Coming out of the closet? Audience reactions to the heteronormative disruptive advertising
Authors: Semang L. Mathobela Ramasela , Mpofu Shepherd , Mrubula-Ngwenya Samukezi
Published: November 2020

An emerging global trend of brands advertising their products through LGBTIQ+ individuals and couples indicates growth of gender awareness across the globe. The media, through advertising, deconstructs homophobia and associated cultures through the use of LGBTIQ+s in commercials. This qualitative research paper centres the advancement of debates on human rights and social media as critical in the interaction between corporates and consumers. The Gillette, Chicken Licken‘s Soul Sisters and We the Brave advertisements were used to critically analyse how audiences react to the use of LGBTIQ+ characters and casts through comments posted on the brands‘ social media platforms. Further, the paper explored the role of social media in the mediation of significant gender issues such as homosexuality that are considered taboo to engage in. The paper used a qualitative approach. Using the digital ethnography method to observe comments and interactions from the chosen advertisement‘s online platforms, the paper employed queer and constructionist theories to deconstruct discourses around same-sex relations as used in commercials, especially in quasiconservative. The data used in the paper included thirty comments of the brands customers and audiences obtained from Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. The paper concludes there are positive development in human rights awareness as seen through advertisements and campaigns that use LGBTIQ+ communities in a positive light across the world.
Multimedia development based on science technology engineering and mathematics in microbiology learning
Authors: Prayitno Trio Ageng , Hidayati Nuril
Published: November 2020

Microbiology learning has not used multimedia based on science technology engineering and mathematics (M-STEM) which can help students understand the concept of microbiology and empower 21st-century skills. The purpose of this research was to develop M-STEM in microbiology learning. The research method uses research and development (R&D) with the Borg and Gall development model which consists of seven stages. The research sample was 20 students who had participated in microbiology learning and four microbiology lecturers at the department of biology education, IKIP Budi Utomo. The research instrument used a questionnaire, interview transcripts, expert validation sheets, practitioner validation sheets, and readability test sheets. The research data is the percentage of the validation score from experts, practitioners, and readability tests. The research data analysis was carried out by descriptive qualitative. The results showed that M-STEM was declared strongly valid in the aspect of media (88.36%), material (97%), usefulness in microbiology learning (99.49%), and readability (88.82%). M-STEM contains interesting features, is easy to access and operate, and the information in it is easy to understand. This research concludes that M-STEM can be recommended for use in microbiology learning. Keywords: Biology learning, microbiology, multimedia, STEM
Public Entrepreneurship. Zur Unternehmerisierung der öffentlichen Verwaltung
Authors: Vollstädt Michael
Published: November 2020

Die Entwicklung der öffentlichen Verwaltung in Richtung eines effizienten und effektiv geführten Unternehmens ist seit dem Aufkommen des New Public Management (NPM) ein zentrales Thema von Verwaltungsreformen. Nicht selten tritt die damit eihergehende Ökonomisierung der Verwaltung dabei in Konflikt mit den bürokratischen Strukturen und dem Amtsethos der Angestellten. Bei aller Kritik und Diskussion um diese Tendenz zur Unternehmerisierung bleibt jedoch die Frage, was unter dieser Unternehmerisierung zu verstehen sei, meist latent. Das Ziel dieses Beitrages besteht darin, genauer zu eruieren, welche Vorstellung von Unternehmerisierung in den Diskursen des NPM im Zentrum steht, und ein alternatives Verständnis für die öffentliche Verwaltung zu entwickeln. Dafür bedient sich der hiesige Beitrag Ansätzen der Entrepreneurship-Forschung, um eine inhaltliche Anreicherung der Diskussion zu befördern. Damit soll ein Wandel von einer manageriellen hin zu einer unternehmerischen Sicht der Verwaltung skizziert werden, der anschlussfähig ist für die aktuellen Diskussionen um eine innovative und agile Verwaltung.
APPLICATION OF DIFFERENT SOURCES AND DOSES OF BORON IN THE CORN CROP
Authors: Silva Angela Oliveira , Buso Wilian Henrique Diniz
Published: November 2020

One of the main problems faced in corn cultivation, especially in Cerrado regions, is the deficiency of micronutrients. Among the micronutrients essential for the development of plants, boron (B) stands out for participating in a series of physiological processes. Based on this, the present work aimed to evaluate the performance of corn under fertilization with different sources and doses of boron. The randomized block design in a 4x3 factorial scheme was used. Four boron doses (0, 1, 2, and 3 kg ha-1) and three nutrient sources (boric acid, borax, and ulexite), applied in topdressing, were evaluated. Plant height (cm), stem diameter (mm), first ear insertion height (m), ear length (cm), ear diameter (mm), number of rows per ear, number of grains per row, 1000-grain weight (g), and grain yield (kg ha-1) were evaluated. It was concluded that the boron sources and doses used did not influence the results of plant height, first ear insertion height, number of rows per ear, and grain yield. The three doses evaluated provided increases in stem diameter, with a dose of 2.08 kg ha-1 being the one with the highest average. The application of borax and ulexite results in higher values of ear diameter, number of grains per row, and 1000-grain weight. The dose of 1.74 kg ha-1 of boron provides the highest 1000-grain weight.
OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE OF AN AGRICULTURAL TRACTOR UNDER DIFFERENT TIRE INFLATION PRESSURES IN THE SUBSOILING OPERATION
Authors: Lopes Arthur Gabriel Caldas , Correia Tiago Pereira da Silva , Lima Gabriel Pastor de Barros , Souza Isabela Dias de , Taveira Wesley Matheus Cordeiro Fulgêncio , Pereira Gabriela Greice
Published: November 2020

For the agricultural tractor's best performance, it must be correctly adapted to the job. Among other factors, the adequacy of tire inflation pressure is one of the most important and may influence the operation's efficiency and productivity. This study aimed to evaluate an agricultural tractor's operational performance with different tire inflation pressures in the subsoiling operation. The study was carried out in an experimental area of the Agricultural Machinery and Mechanization Laboratory of the experimental farm “Água Limpa,” belonging to the University of Brasília. The experimental design used was in randomized blocks with the following values, 206.8 kPa (30 psi), 137.9 kPa (20 psi), and 68.9 kPa (10 psi), of inflation pressure for agricultural tractor tires. The mechanized set used was a tractor model TM7020 2WD MFWD pulling a subsoiler with five shanks, SPCR model, in a Latossolo Vermelho-Amarelo. The higher inflation pressure resulted in greater slippage, advance, hourly fuel consumption, and lower speed and operational field capacity.
PRECISION POULTRY FARMING: MAPPING ATTRIBUTES THAT INFLUENCE LAYING BIRDS IN NOVA ANDRADINA/MS
Authors: Sorano Leticia Almeida , Lima Maycom Dias de , Suszek Grazieli , Royer Ana Flávia Basso
Published: November 2020

Precision poultry farming is related to effective monitoring of production stages and product quality. This work evaluated the influence of temperature, air humidity, and luminosity variables on chicken egg production and quality (internal and external), under uncontrolled environment and natural lighting, using precision poultry techniques. One hundred and sixty birds of Embrapa 51 line, reared in cages, were assessed with 24, 30, 50, and 70 weeks of life. Values of temperature, relative humidity, luminosity, and the samples for productivity and egg quality determination were collected in predefined locations in a poultry house belonging to IFMS, Nova Andradina/MS Campus. Spatial maps were generated using the inverse distance weighted interpolation (IDW). Environmental variables show significant correlations with production and internal/external quality parameters of chicken egg raised in uncontrolled environments. The use of spatial maps for environmental characteristics of the poultry house, production, and internal/external chicken egg quality provides better visualization of the variations and correlations among the investigated variables, assisting the process of decision-making related to appropriate management and optimization of the poultry house.
PIGEON PEA INITIAL GROWTH UNDER DIFFERENT CONCENTRATIONS OF ALUMINUM AND COMMERCIAL SUBSTRATE
Authors: Rodrigues Gustavo Araújo , Pereira Breno de Jesus , Santos Anacleto Ranulfo dos , Costa Francielle Medeiros , Anjos Gilvanda Leão dos
Published: November 2020

The incorporation of organic substrate into the soil can reduce aluminum toxicity in pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp.) plants, making it a viable alternative for use by small farmers in acidic soil regions such as the northeast semi-arid regions of Brazil that contain toxic aluminum in the soil. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of increasing aluminum doses and different commercial substrate concentrations on the initial growth of the pigeon pea. The experiment was undertaken in a greenhouse using a completely randomized design with a 5 × 3 factorial scheme. The first factor consisted of five doses of aluminum (0, 13.5, 27, 54, and 108 mg L-1) and the second factor consisted of three percentages of commercial substrate Vivato Slim Pro® (0%, 10%, and 20%), with five replicates per treatment, totaling 60 experimental units. The variables evaluated were plant height; total chlorophyll; shoot, root, and total dry matter; and root volume. The use of the commercial substrate attenuated the aluminum toxicity and favored the initial growth of pigeon pea plants, regardless of the concentration used. Thus, the aluminum was detrimental to the initial plant growth at all tested concentrations and showed more pronounced signs of toxicity on the root volume.
The Business of Information
Authors: Cuillier David
Published: November 2020

Civic information greases the economic machine, vital to corporations and customers. Yet, while commercial interests comprise the biggest users of government information, they also work hard to thwart transparency about themselves.
Cryopreservation of ram-sires semen and its qualitative changes under the influence of low temperatures
Authors: Hrymak K.
Published: November 2020

The article presents in retrospect the methods of cryopreservation of sperm of bulls and breeding rams. It is indicated that the first methods were proposed by I.V. Smirnov in 1947–1951, which ensured the production of viable lambs and calves. The significant contribution to the development of the method of cryopreservation of bull sperm by British scientists Polge C. and Rawson L. and Japanese scientists Nagase H. and Niwa T. The methods developed by them, with minor changes, have been used by scientists and breeding specialists for many decades. Modern technologies of cryopreservation of bull sperm are represented, in particular: Kharkiv in coated granules (author FI Ostashko and others), French company IMV-R-Cassou, German company Minitub, which are currently used in most countries with developed animal husbandry. It is noted that the first attempts to freeze the sperm of breeding rams were made by E. M. Platov in 1965. It is noted that in the cryopreservation of sperm the importance of adaptation and equilibration processes is important. The role of glycerin as a cryoprotectant in freezing the semen of male farm animals has been elucidated. The optimal concentration of glycerin in the media for cryopreservation of sperm of fetuses has been established. It is noted that the basis of “temperature shock” of sperm is damage to the sperm membrane, which is caused by balancing the concentration gradient that occurs at the boundary of cell-medium division with a sharp change in temperature. A high correlation between the physiological quality of the acrosome of sperm and its fertilizing ability is indicated. Studies of the chemical composition of the sperm of breeding rams have shown that it differs from the sperm of other animal species by a slightly higher content of proteins, lipids of lactic acid and a lower concentration of minerals. Proteins contain much more amino acids. Sheep sperm do not tolerate aerobic conditions, it is proved that damage to sperm by oxygen occurs mainly after its dilution and equilibration, and not during cryopreservation. Under aerobic conditions, one amino acid is cleaved from the molecule of lecithin, which is part of the membranes of sperm, with the formation of toxic lysolecithin. The most critical zones at thawing of deep-frozen sperm are shown. It has been experimentally established that the rate of the recrystallization process can be reduced by using cryoprotectants in environments, as well as by increasing the rate of thawing. An important influence in the thawing of sperm has the selection of the optimal mode of thawing. Analysis of literature data revealed that in practical conditions in the process of freezing ‒ thawing about 50% of sperm lose activity, which indicates that currently available methods of freezing sperm of breeding rams are imperfect and need further study and improvement.
Features of rainbow trout farming technology in PE “Zakhidna Rybna Kompania”, for feeding with Aguafeed Fischfutteer
Authors: Bozhyk V. I. , Bozhyk O. V.
Published: November 2020

The production of trout products in ponds and aquaculture farms is based on modern and long-term plans for technology and intensification of production, through the introduction of the latest approaches, by borrowing the experience of leading foreign producers, expanding production areas and sectoral investments. The main indicator that characterizes the efficiency of fisheries and reflects the state of production and the level of its economic indicators. is fish productivity Growing trout in aquaculture in a closed water supply is associated with high planting densities per unit area, the use of high-protein granular feed, which must fully meet the needs of fish in all necessary nutrients to ensure a balanced diet. In modern farms for feeding trout use high-protein feed mixtures in the form of grits and pellets. The dynamics of the intensity of growth and development of rainbow trout mainly depends on the location of the farm, the quality of the water supply source, the feeding regime of fish and the quality of feed. Therefore, the aim of the work was based on a review of literature sources and analysis of economic activity of the studied farm to give a general description of trout feed, Aquafeed Fischfutter, used for fish feeding, and determine their effectiveness, taking into account geographical location and abiotic and biotic factors . In addition, the study fish performance when feeding these feeds. Conduct research on the growth rate of rainbow trout, changes in weight and length of larvae, fry, yearlings and commercial fish, in tray, pool and pond cultivation. Develop a scheme for growing all age groups of trout on these feeds. Establish indicators of quality, nutritional value, feed ratio of starting, growth and production feeds. To give an objective assessment of their impact on the growth of larvae, fry, yearlings and commercial rainbow trout in the conditions of trout farming PE “Zakhidna Rybna Kompania”, Perimyshlyany district, Lviv region. The conducted research gives the basis to claim that this compound feed guarantees high daily gain. Being a high-energy feed, its use does not lead to obesity of fish. With intensive feeding, a good ratio of price and productivity of farmed fish is realized. The risk of contamination of water bodies and fish is very low, due to the low phosphorus content and good digestibility of feed – 1.1 kg of feed/kg of fish growth. The feed corresponds to the best world indicators in accordance with buoyancy and stability in water.
Conception of multifunctional rural areas regional development
Authors: Muzyka P. M. , Goncharenko L. V. , Solomonko D. O.
Published: November 2020

Priorities of conception of regional rural areas multifunctional development are revealed in the article. Experience in European Union countries and European Green Deal policy is taken into account  for rural areas development in regional level. Priorities of sustainable development policy in rural areas and regional agri-food industry are certainly in ground  of strategy development due to cluster initiatives in the Lviv Region. Certainly priorities and advantages of cluster development strategy in rural areas recognition experience and prospects of transborder cooperation initiative. Possibility in farms economic development providing is examined within the framework of clusters for achievement of synergy effect and positive influence on the economic, ecological and social sphere in region. Cluster conception of development is realized in the Lviv Region  allowed to provide economic support of farms, develop infrastructural ecosystem of business support and complex to define priorities of multifunctional rural areas  development in regional level. Perspective directions of integrated development of craft food producers within the framework in regional clusters at the level of counties in Lviv Area are grounded. Offered approach of institutional development in regional level with the purpose of multifunctional rural areas development with balance between  economy, ecological and social constituents within the framework to the cluster for realization of farms competitive edges during the correct keeping of products in the internal market. Certainly priorities of state business support in regional agri-food  industry during realization of cluster development initiatives and measures of stimulant influence are for providing modernization changes on principles of Smart Specialization.
Perkembangan Penulisan Kitab Fiqh Jawi Suatu Pengenalan Terhadap Kitab Talkhīs al-Falāh fi Bayān ʼAhkām al-Ṭalāq wa al-Nikāh
Authors: Pardon Abdul Karim , Mamat Mohd Anuar
Published: November 2020

Perkembangan keilmuan Islam di Alam Melayu telah berlaku dengan sangat pesat terutama pada kurun ke 18M. Hal ini telah membawa kepada lahirnya tokoh-tokoh ulama dan penulisan-penulisan ilmiah yang menjadi sandaran bagi masyarakat Melayu dalam mengamalkan agama Islam. Ini dapat dilihat dengan kewujudan sekitar 22,000 manuskrip Melayu dalam pelbagai bidang ilmu. Justeru artikel ini akan mengetengahkan perbincangan tentang perkembangan penulisan kitab fiqh jawi serta pengenalan terhadap kitab Talkhīs al-Falāh fi Bayān ʼahkām al-Ṭalāk wa al-Nikāh karangan Syeikh Muhammad Zain Acheh. Pemilihan kitab ini sebagai fokus utama dalam kajian adalah disebabkan ia belum pernah diperkenalkan dalam penulisan dan ditonjolkan kepada pengetahuan umum, sedangkan ketokohan dan sumbangan pengarangnya adalah sangat besar. Selain itu, kajian-kajian lepas belum lagi menyentuh berkenaan kitab ini secara spesifik. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan meneliti kajian-kajian dan penulisan-penulisan terdahulu berkenaan penulisan kitab fiqh jawi dan latarbelakang pengarang kitab ini, selain melakukan tinjauan terhadap naskhah-naskhah yang ada dalam simpanan Pusat Kebangsaan Manuskrip Melayu, PNM. Kajian awal mendapati bahawa kitab Talkhīs al-Falāh adalah penulisan yang dihasilkan pada kurun ke 18M, terkhusus dalam bab munakahat, bersandarkan mazhab Syafie, dan merupakan kesinambungan bagi penulisan-penulisan fiqh jawi yang sebelumnya. Oleh yang demikian, diharapkan melalui dapatan ini akan membuka asas pengenalan umum terhadap kitab ini dan kajian-kajian lanjutan akan dapat dilakukan terhadapnya sekaligus memelihara manfaatnya agar tidak luput ditelan zaman.
UNDERSTANDING PRE-SERVICE TEACHER CONCEPTUAL KNOWLEDGE OF HUMAN NUTRITION PROCESSES THROUGH DRAWINGS
Authors: Reinoso Tapia Roberto , Delgado-Iglesias Jaime
Published: November 2020

Teachers' subject matter knowledge is a substantive component of the teaching-learning process. For a teacher to be able to transform and integrate into the classroom all the knowledge and experience they have acquired in the course of the professional activity, it is first necessary to acquire a deep and solid knowledge of the matter. The aim of the research was to analyse the understanding that pre-service teachers have about the physiology and anatomy of the human body. The alternative conceptions that pre-service teachers held about the nutritional function in living beings were also explored. The research was conducted on a biology course of the Primary Education Bachelor’s Degree during the 2018/2019 academic year. Drawings and open-ended questions were collected from 96 pre-service teachers. The results reveal that the students surveyed have limited knowledge of the subject before entering university. The use of drawing proved to be an excellent tool for detecting previous conceptions and evaluating the progression made by the students in their learning. Numerous alternative conceptions were identified among the students, thus demonstrating the need to think about the scientific methodology used to teach these contents. Keywords: alternative conceptions, human body, human nutrition, pre-service teacher’s drawings, subject matter knowledge
IMPROVEMENTS IN TEACHERS' KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF BASIC ASTRONOMY CONCEPTS THROUGH DIDACTIC GAMES
Authors: Susman Katarina , Pavlin Jerneja
Published: November 2020

Literature review shows that many primary school teachers have poor understanding of basic astronomy contents. Therefore, the aim of the study was to introduce specific astronomical content to in-service primary school teachers through two didactic games, to evaluate the didactic games and the teachers’ knowledge and understanding before and after the implementation of the didactic games. The research included 24 in-service primary school teachers. The data were collected through the knowledge test (pre-post design) and questionnaires for each didactic game. The results showed that the teachers evaluated the didactic games as suitable for use in the classroom as they emphasized that they are educational, explicit and interesting. The implementation was identified as effective because the median for fractional gains was 0.54 and showed the medium gain in teachers’ knowledge and understanding of selected astronomy contents. It was recognized that in-service primary school teachers do not feel competent for introducing complex astronomical contents to their students. However, the presented approach could encourage in-service primary school teachers to deepen their knowledge and to teach astronomy contents with a method that is closer to their students. University teachers could point out the advantages and disadvantages of didactic games in astronomy content and discuss them with pre-service primary school teachers. Keywords: astronomy education, didactic games, in-service primary school teachers, Moon phases
THE EFFECTS OF A VIRTUAL LABORATORY AND META-COGNITIVE SCAFFOLDING ON STUDENTS' DATA MODELING COMPETENCES
Authors: Hung Jeng-Fung , Tsai Chun-Yen
Published: November 2020

Previous studies on the effectiveness of virtual laboratories for learning have shown inconsistent results over the past decade. The purpose of this research was to explore the effects of a virtual laboratory and meta-cognitive scaffolding on students' data modeling competences. A quasi-experimental design was used. Three classes of eighth graders from southern Taiwan participated in this research and were assigned to the Experimental Group Ⅰ (EG Ⅰ), the Experimental Group Ⅱ (EG Ⅱ), and the Control Group (CG). EG Ⅰ (n=25) received the virtual laboratory and meta-cognitive scaffolding in the teaching and learning. EG Ⅱ (n=28) received the virtual laboratory only in the teaching and learning. The CG (n=27) received the lecture with the cookbook laboratory. The teaching unit was Heat and Specific Heat, and the teaching time for the three groups was six lessons (of 45 minutes each). The Data Modeling Competences Test (DMCT) designed by the research team was used as the data collection instrument. The results showed that the virtual laboratory and meta-cognitive scaffolding had effects on students' data modeling competences. This research shows the importance of the meta-cognitive scaffolding strategy for virtual laboratories when conducting data modeling teaching. Keywords: data modeling, quasi-experimental design, meta-cognitive scaffolding, virtual laboratory
THE EFFECTS OF CRITIQUE-DRIVEN INQUIRY INTERVENTION ON STUDENTS’ CRITICAL THINKING AND SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY COMPETENCY
Authors: Lu Ying-Yan , Lin Huann-shyang , Smith Thomas J. , Hong Zuway-R , Hsu Wen-Yi
Published: November 2020

The research aim was to examine the effects of a Critique-Driven Inquiry (CDI) intervention on primary and secondary school students’ critical thinking and scientific inquiry competency. Twenty-five 4th grade Taiwanese students from a typical primary school were selected to participate in experimental group 1 (EG1), while 28 7th grade students from a typical secondary school were randomly selected to participate in experimental group 2 (EG2). For each group, a 2-semester CDI intervention was implemented. In addition, another 28 4th graders and 30 7th graders from the same two schools were selected to participate in, respectively, control group 1 (CG1) or control group 2 (CG2). Analyses of covariance, repeated measures analysis of variance, and content theme analyses were conducted to analyze the quantitative and qualitative data. Research results indicated that EG1 and EG2 students significantly outperformed their comparison counterparts in critical thinking and scientific inquiry competency both during and following the CDI intervention. The empirical evidence provides insight into the mechanisms of promoting primary and secondary school students’ critical thinking and scientific inquiry competency.
Keywords: critical thinking, critique-driven inquiry (CDI), primary and secondary school students, scientific inquiry competency, Taiwan
Análise do perfil epidemiológico da esquistossomose no Nordeste do Brasil
Authors: Nascimento Ingrid Maria Eustórgio , Meirelles Lyghia Maria Araújo
Published: November 2020

Esse estudo teve como objetivo avaliar a incidência dos casos notificados de esquistossomose e o impacto das ações do programa de controle da esquistossomose nos estados da região Nordeste do Brasil, no período de 2010-2017. Tratou-se de uma pesquisa de cunho epidemiológico, transversal e descritivo que empregou dados obtidos do Programa de Controle da Esquistossomose do Sistema Único de Saúde. Entre os anos de 2010 a 2017 foram notificados 10.824 casos de esquistossomose na região Nordeste do país, dentre os quais cerca de 55% dos diagnosticados são do sexo masculino, e têm predominantemente idade entre 20-59 anos. Em paralelo, observou-se uma redução no número de casos confirmados e da incidência do agravo, variando de uma taxa de incidência de 14,3% (2010), para 9,2% (2017). Verificou-se que a esquistossomose apresenta maior prevalência nos seguintes estados nordestinos: Bahia (52,9%), e Pernambuco (25,1%). A menor prevalência foi identificada nos estados do Ceará (2,45%), Rio Grande do Norte (2,05%), e Piauí (0,14%). De acordo com dados do Programa de Controle da Esquistossomose observou-se uma tendência à redução dos casos positivos, apesar de ser imprescindível assegurar o acesso à terapia a estes pacientes. Portanto, é possível afirmar que as ações dos programas de controle contribuíram expressivamente para a redução das taxas de positividade de esquistossomose nas regiões endêmicas no Nordeste brasileiro, no entanto o esforço deve ser mantido para que o Brasil deixe de integrar o rol de países endêmicos para esta doença.
Inundação em mudas de jabuticabeira
Authors: Radaelli Juliana Cristina , Guollo Karina , Kosera Neto Carlos , Silva Marcieli da , Simões Fabiano , Wagner Junior Américo
Published: November 2020

O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar o estresse hídrico em mudas de jabuticabeira por meio da inundação das plantas por diferentes períodos e lâminas de água. Dois experimentos com mudas de jabuticabeira foram instalados, no primeiro as mudas com 18 meses foram submetidas a lâmina de água de cinco centímetros, por um período de 0, 3, 5, 10 e 15 dias ou por dois períodos de 3, 5, 10 e 15 dias após intervalo de 30 dias. No segundo experimento, as mudas com 24 meses, foram inundadas por água até altura do colo, por períodos de 0, 5, 10 e 15 dias, ou por dois períodos de 5, 10 e 15 dias após intervalo de 30 dias. Tais condições visam representar estresse hídrico por inundação. Sendo avaliadas variáveis biométricas como, número de folhas, diâmetro do caule, tamanho total, massa seca das raízes e da parte aérea e massa da matéria seca total. As determinações fisiológicas foram teor de clorofila total e rendimento quântico. As variáveis bioquímicas foram teor de proteínas, teor de açúcares totais, fenóis totais e prolina. O crescimento das mudas de jabuticabeira não foi afetado pelos períodos de inundação adotados para os experimentos com diferentes capacidades de campo. Nos tratamentos em que as plantas foram submetidas aos dois ciclos de inundação com lâmina de água a altura do colo apresentaram diferenças significativas no incremento em número de folhas, altura da muda e diâmetro do caule o que consequentemente alterou a massa seca da parte aérea.
Avaliação do uso de medicamentos fitoterápicos por acadêmicos de farmácia da Universidade Paranaense Unidade de Francisco Beltrão – PR - Brasil
Authors: Meotti Fabiane Lucila , Silva Ana Carolina Pereira , Duarte Ana Frida , Iukava Lidia Kazue , Coradette Carlos Daniel Siqueira , Velasquez Leonardo Garcia , Silva Gabriel Maciel , Zago Priscila Megda João Job , Boleta-Ceranto Daniela Cassia Faglioni
Published: November 2020

Essa pesquisa tem por objetivo verificar o conhecimento e o uso de medicamentos fitoterápicos por estudantes do curso de farmácia da Universidade Paranaense - UNIPAR, Unidade Universitária de Francisco Beltrão – PR. Para isso, foram investigados 29 alunos matriculados de primeira à quarta série do curso de farmácia através da aplicação de questionário. 96% dos alunos eram do sexo feminino e a média de idade foi de 20,7 anos. Em relação à utilização de fitoterápicos pelos acadêmicos, 72,4% referiram que já utilizaram, enquanto 27,6% responderam que utilizam com frequência, sendo que nenhum aluno relatou nunca ter utilizado e 69% dentre todos os entrevistados relataram utilização por automedicação. Os principais motivos que os levaram os acadêmicos à utilização de fitoterápicos foram distúrbios gastrointestinais e ansiedade. Em relação ao aparecimento de efeitos adversos após a utilização dos fitoterápicos, 86,2% dos alunos relataram não haver qualquer sintoma adverso, e por fim, foi questionado se os alunos acreditam ter algum conhecimento a respeito da área de fitoterapia, sendo que 65,5% respondeu positivamente. Em conclusão, observou-se que os estudantes do curso de farmácia relataram ter conhecimento e fazer uso de medicamentos fitoterápicos, principalmente para reverter distúrbios do sistema nervoso central e gastrointestinal, sendo na maioria das vezes, por automedicação.
Determinação do perfil dos minerais das leguminosas feijão de corda (Vigna unguiculata) e feijão fava (Vicia faba) germinadas
Authors: Benevides Clícia Maria de Jesus , Santos Ludimila Brito dos , Brito Caroline Virginia Lima , Santos Wagna Piler Carvalho dos , Lopes Mariangela Vieira , Montes Simone de Souza , Souza Antonio Carlos dos Santos
Published: November 2020

Este trabalho objetivou analisar o perfil de minerais dos feijões de corda (Vigna unguiculata) e fava (Vicia faba) nos estágios de maturação verde (in natura), semente e germinado. Para tanto, foram adquiridos os feijões verde e semente, sendo que estas foram germinadas e logo a seguir liofilizadas e envasadas. A determinação dos analitos foi realizada utilizando o ICP OES. Os macrominerais K, P e Mg apresentaram os maiores teores no feijão de corda e no feijão fava. Entre os microminerais, o Fe demonstrou o maior quantitativo nas duas variedades de feijões estudadas. Foi observada uma variação nos teores dos minerais entre os diferentes estágios dos feijões, com uma tendência de elevação da concentração após a germinação. Não foram detectados metais pesados, com exceção do Bário e Estrôncio. Os resultados mostraram que as farinhas dos feijões de corda e fava, de modo geral, atenderam as recomendações de ingestão diária, segundo a ANVISA, para os macrominerais e microminerais. Conclui-se que as farinhas das leguminosas nos diferentes estágios podem contribuir como boa fonte de minerais na dieta dos indivíduos.