bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Hyperspectral and Thermal Sensing of Stomatal Conductance, Transpiration, and Photosynthesis for Soybean and Maize under Drought
Authors: Sobejano-Paz Verónica , Mikkelsen Teis Nørgaard , Baum Andreas , Mo Xingguo , Liu Suxia , Köppl Christian Josef , Johnson Mark S. , Gulyas Lorant , García Mónica
Published: September 2020

During water stress, crops undertake adjustments in functional, structural, and biochemical traits. Hyperspectral data and machine learning techniques (PLS-R) can be used to assess water stress responses in plant physiology. In this study, we investigated the potential of hyperspectral optical (VNIR) measurements supplemented with thermal remote sensing and canopy height (hc) to detect changes in leaf physiology of soybean (C3) and maize (C4) plants under three levels of soil moisture in controlled environmental conditions. We measured canopy evapotranspiration (ET), leaf transpiration (Tr), leaf stomatal conductance (gs), leaf photosynthesis (A), leaf chlorophyll content and morphological properties (hc and LAI), as well as vegetation cover reflectance and radiometric temperature (TL,Rad). Our results showed that water stress caused significant ET decreases in both crops. This reduction was linked to tighter stomatal control for soybean plants, whereas LAI changes were the primary control on maize ET. Spectral vegetation indices (VIs) and TL,Rad were able to track these different responses to drought, but only after controlling for confounding changes in phenology. PLS-R modeling of gs, Tr, and A using hyperspectral data was more accurate when pooling data from both crops together rather than individually. Nonetheless, separated PLS-R crop models are useful to identify the most relevant variables in each crop such as TL,Rad for soybean and hc for maize under our experimental conditions. Interestingly, the most important spectral bands sensitive to drought, derived from PLS-R analysis, were not exactly centered at the same wavelengths of the studied VIs sensitive to drought, highlighting the benefit of having contiguous narrow spectral bands to predict leaf physiology and suggesting different wavelength combinations based on crop type. Our results are only a first but a promising step towards larger scale remote sensing applications (e.g., airborne and satellite). PLS-R estimates of leaf physiology could help to parameterize canopy level GPP or ET models and to identify different photosynthetic paths or the degree of stomatal closure in response to drought.
Wideband Beam Steering Concept for Terahertz Time-Domain Spectroscopy: Theoretical Considerations
Authors: Liu Xuan , Kolpatzeck Kevin , Häring Lars , Balzer Jan C. , Czylwik Andreas
Published: September 2020

Photonic true time delay beam steering on the transmitter side of terahertz time-domain spectroscopy (THz TDS) systems requires many wideband variable optical delay elements and an array of coherently driven emitters operating over a huge bandwidth. We propose driving the THz TDS system with a monolithic mode-locked laser diode (MLLD). This allows us to use integrated optical ring resonators (ORRs) whose periodic group delay spectra are aligned with the spectrum of the MLLD as variable optical delay elements. We show by simulation that a tuning range equal to one round-trip time of the MLLD is sufficient for beam steering to any elevation angle and that the loss introduced by the ORR is less than 0.1 dB. We find that the free spectral ranges (FSRs) of the ORR and the MLLD need to be matched to 0.01% so that the pulse is not significantly broadened by third-order dispersion. Furthermore, the MLLD needs to be frequency-stabilized to about 100 MHz to prevent significant phase errors in the terahertz signal. We compare different element distributions for the array and show that a distribution according to a Golomb ruler offers both reasonable directivity and no grating lobes from 50 GHz to 1 THz.
Co-FeS2/CoS2 Heterostructured Nanomaterials for pH Sensing
Authors: Gao Yuan , Peng Zehui , Wang Ka , Yan Shancheng , Lin Zixia , Xu Xin , Shi Yi
Published: September 2020

Biosensors are widely used in production and life, and can be used in medicine, industrial production, and scientific research. Among them, the detection of pH has always received extensive attention. In this study, we demonstrate the use of a one-step hydrothermal method to prepare Co-FeS2/CoS2 nanomaterials as pH sensor (pH vs. overpotential) for the first time. The proposed pH sensor exhibits outstanding performance in KOH solutions via electrochemical methods with good stability. Overall, the results of this study not only add to the non-noble transition metal electrocatalysis research, but also identify important sensing characteristics for electrocatalysts.
Co-Creative Action Research Experiments—A Careful Method for Causal Inference and Societal Impact
Authors: van Witteloostuijn Arjen , Cannaerts Nele , Coreynen Wim , el Hejazi Zainab Noor , van Hugten Joeri , Loots Ellen , Slabbinck Hendrik , Vanderstraeten Johanna
Published: September 2020

The rigor-versus-relevance debate in the world of academia is, by now, an old-time classic that does not seem to go away so easily. The grassroots movement Responsible Research in Business and Management, for instance, is a very active and prominent advocate of the need to change current research practices in the management domain, broadly defined. One of its main critiques is that current research practices are not apt to address day-to-day management challenges, nor do they allow such management challenges to feed into academic research. In this paper, we address this issue, and present a research design, referred to as CARE, that is aimed at building a bridge from rigor to relevance, and vice versa. In so doing, we offer a template for conducting rigorous research with immediate impact, contributing to solving issues that businesses are struggling with through a design that facilitates causal inference.
Assessing the Risk of Natural Disaster-Induced Losses to Tunnel-Construction Projects Using Empirical Financial-Loss Data from South Korea
Authors: Yum Sang-Guk , Ahn Sungjin , Bae Junseo , Kim Ji-Myong
Published: September 2020

Tunnel construction, a common byproduct of rapid economic growth and transportation-system development, carries inherent risks to life and various kinds of property that operations and management professionals must take into account. Due to various and complicated geological conditions, tunnel construction projects can produce unexpected collapses, landslides, avalanches, and water-related hazards. Moreover, damage from such events can be intensified by other factors, including geological hazards caused by natural disasters, such as heavy rainfall and earthquakes, resulting in huge social, economic, and environmental losses. Therefore, the present research conducted multiple linear regression analyses on financial-loss data arising from tunnel construction in Korea to develop a novel tunnel-focused method of natural-hazard risk assessment. More specifically, the total insured value and actual value of damage to 277 tunnel-construction projects were utilized to identify significant natural-disaster indicators linked to unexpected construction-budget overruns and construction-scheduling delays. Damage ratios (i.e., actual losses over total insured project value) were used as objective, quantitative indices of the extent of damage that can be usefully applied irrespective of project size. Natural-hazard impact data—specifically wind speed, rainfall, and flood occurrences—were applied as the independent variables in the regression model. In the regression model, maximum wind speed was found to be correlated with tunnel projects’ financial losses across all three of the natural-hazard indicators. The present research results can serve as important baseline references for natural disaster-related risk assessments of tunnel-construction projects, and thus serve the wider purpose of balanced and sustainable development.
Implementation for Comparison Analysis System of Used Transaction Using Big Data
Authors: Park Byungjoon , Kim Hasung , Ahn Byeongtae
Published: September 2020

With the recent increase in used trading sites that support used trading, users want to find various information in real time, and the development of the Internet consists of direct and indirect connections between businesses and consumers. This change created a new type of C2C (Commerce to Commerce) transaction. However, each used trading site has its own characteristics, making it difficult to standardize one. Therefore, in this paper, we construed a system that provides the user’s used transaction data in real time and provides the desired information quickly. In this paper, we developed the crawler system needed to develop an integrated transaction system for second-hand goods through Internet e-commerce transactions, defined morphological analyzers, and described the service that users can employ in the web environment by using the system developed in the paper.
Evaluation of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Sustainable Postgraduate Medical Training: An Opportunity for Implementing an Innovative Approach to Advance the Quality of Training Programs at the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS)
Authors: Housawi Abdulrahman , Al Amoudi Amal , Alsaywid Basim , Lytras Miltiadis , bin Μoreba Yara H. , Abuznadah Wesam , Alhaidar Sami A.
Published: September 2020

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is undergoing a major transformation in response to a revolutionary vision of 2030, given that healthcare reform is one of the top priorities. With the objective of improving healthcare and allied professional performance in the Kingdom to meet the international standards, the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) has recently developed a strategic plan that focuses on expanding training programs’ capacity to align with the increasing demand for the country’s healthcare workforce, providing comprehensive quality assurance and control to ensure training programs uphold high quality standards, and providing advanced training programs benchmarked against international standards. In this research paper, we describe our attempt for developing a general framework for key performance indicators (KPIs) and the related metrics, with the aim of contributing to developing new strategies for better medical training compatible with the future. We present the results of a survey conducted in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), for the enhancement of quality of postgraduate medical training. The recent developments in the field of learning analytics present an opportunity for utilizing big data and artificial intelligence in the design and implementation of socio-technical systems with significant potential social impact. We summarize the key aspects of the Training Quality Assurance Initiative and suggest a new approach for designing a new data and services ecosystem for personalized health professionals training in the KSA. The study also contributes to the theoretical knowledge on the integration of sustainability and medical training and education by proposing a framework that can enhance future initiatives from various health organizations.
Understanding Perceived Site Qualities and Experiences of Urban Public Spaces: A Case Study of Social Media Reviews in Bryant Park, New York City
Authors: Song Yang , Fernandez Jessica , Wang Tong
Published: September 2020

Urban public spaces are a key component to the well-being and prosperity of modern society. It has been increasingly important to improve the qualities and maximize the usages of urban public spaces. There is a lack of studies that investigate how people use and perceive urban parks using quantitative analysis of location-based social media reviews. This study tackles this gap by introducing a case study that uses social media reviews (Tripadivisor.com) to understand the perceived site quality and experiences of Bryant Park in New York City. A large dataset including 11,419 Tripadvisor reviews from 10,615 users was collected. LDA (Latent Dirichlet Allocation), a natural language processing and machine learning technique, was used to perform topic modeling analysis that could reveal hidden themes in large amounts of text. The results include five semantic topics and their associated topic terms. A comprehensive overview of the user experiences in Bryant Park were provided along with their weekly and monthly dynamics. The findings provide insights for future public space designers and managers by revealing how users describe the designs and operations of Bryant Park.
Improving the Operational Efficiency of Parcel Delivery Network with a Bi-Level Decision Making Model
Authors: Nam Daisik , Park Minyoung
Published: September 2020

This article proposes a mathematical model for integrating terminal operation strategies with shipment scheduling. We are motivated by findings from the literature on the integrated design of logistic systems. The objective of this research is to efficiently utilize the existing hub terminals and transport network by considering the minimization of costs related to terminal congestion, transport, and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Cooperative behaviors of terminal managers and fleet assignment managers are modeled in a bi-level problem framework. The total cost includes a processing cost and transport cost, and CO2 related to the assigned fleets. We introduce a terminal cost function to capture the relationship between unit processing cost with respect to hub delay, which allows us to find the minimum cost path and efficiently distribute shipments to hub terminals. The case study shows that the collaborative logistics outperforms a single routing strategy and capacity expansions in minimization of both total cost and CO2 emissions.
Multivariate Chemometrics as a Strategy to Predict the Allergenic Nature of Food Proteins
Authors: Nedyalkova Miroslava , Simeonov Vasil
Published: September 2020

The purpose of the present study is to develop a simple method for the classification of food proteins with respect to their allerginicity. The methods applied to solve the problem are well-known multivariate statistical approaches (hierarchical and non-hierarchical cluster analysis, two-way clustering, principal components and factor analysis) being a substantial part of modern exploratory data analysis (chemometrics). The methods were applied to a data set consisting of 18 food proteins (allergenic and non-allergenic). The results obtained convincingly showed that a successful separation of the two types of food proteins could be easily achieved with the selection of simple and accessible physicochemical and structural descriptors. The results from the present study could be of significant importance for distinguishing allergenic from non-allergenic food proteins without engaging complicated software methods and resources. The present study corresponds entirely to the concept of the journal and of the Special issue for searching of advanced chemometric strategies in solving structural problems of biomolecules.
The Use of a Hidden Mixture Transition Distribution Model in Clustering Few but Long Continuous Sequences: An Illustration with Cognitive Skills Data
Authors: Taushanov Zhivko , Ghisletta Paolo
Published: September 2020

In accordance with the theme of this special issue, we present a model that indirectly discovers symmetries and asymmetries between past and present assessments within continuous sequences. More specifically, we present an alternative use of a latent variable version of the Mixture Transition Distribution (MTD) model, which allows for clustering of continuous longitudinal data, called the Hidden MTD (HMTD) model. We compare the HMTD and its clustering performance to the popular Growth Mixture Model (GMM), as well as to the recently introduced GMM based on individual case residuals (ICR-GMM). The GMM and the ICR-GMM contrast with HMTD, because they are based on an explicit change function describing the individual sequences on the dependent variable (here, we implement a non-linear exponential change function). This paper has three objectives. First, it introduces the HMTD. Second, we present the GMM and the ICR-GMM and compare them to the HMTD. Finally, we apply the three models and comment on how the conclusions differ depending on the clustering model, when using a specific dataset in psychology, which is characterized by a small number of sequences (n = 102), but that are relatively long (for the domains of psychology and social sciences: t = 20). We use data from a learning experiment, in which healthy adults (19–80 years old) were asked to perform a perceptual–motor skills over 20 trials.
Features of Nuclear Export Signals of NS2 Protein of Influenza D Virus
Authors: Zhao Lingcai , Xia Huizhi , Huang Jingjin , Zheng Yiqing , Liu Chang , Su Juan , Ping Jihui
Published: September 2020

Emerging influenza D viruses (IDVs), the newest member in the genus Orthomyxovirus family, which can infect and transmit in multiple mammalian species as its relatives the influenza A viruses (IAVs). Additional studies of biological characteristics of IDVs are needed; here, we studied the characteristics of IDV nonstructural protein 2 (NS2), which shares the lowest homology to known influenza proteins. First, we generated reassortant viruses via reverse genetics to analyze the segment compatibility and gene interchangeability between IAVs and IDVs. Next, we investigated the locations and exact sequences of nuclear export signals (NESs) of the IDV NS2 protein. Surprisingly, three separate NES regions were found to contribute to the nuclear export of an eGFP fusion protein. Alanine scanning mutagenesis identified critical amino acid residues within each NES, and co-immunoprecipitation experiments demonstrated that their nuclear export activities depend on the CRM1-mediated pathway, particularly for the third NES (136-146aa) of IDV NS2. Interestingly, the third NES was important for the interaction of NS2 protein with CRM1. The findings in this study contribute to the understanding of IDV NS2 protein’s role during nucleocytoplasmic transport of influenza viral ribonucleoprotein complexes (vRNPs) and will also facilitate the development of novel anti-influenza drugs targeting nuclear export signals of IDV NS2 protein.
Anthropization and Climate Change: Impact on the Discharges of Forest Watersheds in Central Africa
Authors: Ebodé Valentin Brice , Mahé Gil , Dzana Jean Guy , Amougou Joseph Armathé
Published: September 2020

Climate change and anthropization are major drivers of river flows variability. However, understanding their simultaneous impact on discharges is limited. As a contribution to address this limitation, the objective of this study is to assess the impact of climate change and anthropization on the discharges of two watersheds of Central Africa (Nyong and Ntem) over a recent period. For this, the hydropluviometric data of the watersheds concerned were analyzed using the Pettitt test. Similarly, the dynamics of the main land use modes (LUM) have been assessed, through classifications obtained from the processing of Landsat satellite images of the watersheds studied on two dates. The results of this study show that in Central Africa, annual discharges have decreased significantly since the 1970s, and yet the decline in annual rainfall does not become significant until the 2000s. The discharges of the rainy seasons (spring and autumn) recorded the most important changes, following variations in the rainfall patterns of the dry seasons (winter and summer) that precede them. Winters experienced a significant decrease in precipitation between the 1970s and 1990s, which caused a drop in spring flows. Their rise, which began in the 2000s, is also accompanied by an increase in spring flows, which nevertheless seems rather slight in the case of the Nyong. Conversely, between the 1970s and 1990s, there was a joint increase in summer rainfall and autumn flows. A decrease of summer rainfall was noted since the 2000s, and is also noticeable in autumn flows. Maximum flows have remained constant on the Nyong despite the slight drop in rainfall. This seems to be the consequence of changes in land use patterns (diminution of forest and increasing of impervious areas). The decrease in maximums flows noted on the Ntem could be linked to the slight drop in precipitation during the rainy seasons that generates it. Factors such as the general decrease in precipitation during the winter and the reduction in the area occupied by water bodies could justify the decrease in minimum flows observed in the two watersheds. These findings would be vital to enhance water management capabilities in the watersheds concerned and in the region. They can also give some new elements to study and understand the seasonal variation and fresh water availability in downstream, estuaries and coastal areas of the regional rivers.
Adsorption of As(V) by the Novel and Efficient Adsorbent Cerium-Manganese Modified Biochar
Authors: Liang Ting , Li Lianfang , Zhu Changxiong , Liu Xue , Li Hongna , Su Qianqian , Ye Jing , Geng Bing , Tian Yunlong , Sardar Muhammad Fahad , Huang Xiaoya , Li Feng
Published: September 2020

Arsenic has become a global concern in water environment, and it is essential to develop efficient remediation methods. In this study, a novel adsorbent by loading cerium and manganese oxide onto wheat straw-modified biochar (MBC) was manufactured successfully aiming to remove arsenic from polluted water. Through scanning electron microscopy and energy-dispersive spectroscopy (SEM-EDS), X-ray diffractometer (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), Fourier transform infrared spectrometer (FT-IR), and other techniques, it was found the loading of cerium and manganese oxide on MBC played a significant role in As(V) adsorption. The results of the batch test showed that the adsorption of MBC followed the pseudo-second order kinetics and Langmuir equation. The adsorption capacity of MBC was 108.88 mg As(V)/g at pH = 5.0 (C0 = 100 mg/L, dosage = 0.5 g/L, T = 298 K) with considerable improvement compared to the original biochar. Moreover, MBC exhibited excellent performance over a wide pH range (2.0~11.0). Thermodynamics of the sorption reaction showed that the entropy (ΔS), changes of enthalpy (ΔH) and Gibbs free energy (ΔG), respectively, were 85.88 J/(moL·K), 22.54 kJ/mol and −1.33 to −5.20 kJ/mol at T = 278~323 K. During the adsorption, the formation of multiple complexes under the influence of its abundant surface M-OH (M represents the Ce/Mn) groups involving multiple mechanisms that included electrostatic interaction forces, surface adsorption, redox reaction, and surface complexation. This study indicated that MBC is a promising adsorbent to remove As(V) from polluted water and has great potential in remediating of arsenic contaminated environment.
ANALISA PENGEMBANGAN MIKRO EKONOMI SYARIAH BERBASIS PEMBERDAYAAN PEREMPUAN DAN RUMAH TANGGA
Authors: Munajah Neneng
Published: September 2020

Terjadinya krisis moneter dari ekonomi yang menimpa Indonesia memberikan banyak pelajaran berharga, salahsatunya adalah dengan mempersiapkan pemberdayaan perempuan dan keluarga dalam hal sebagai masyarakat yang produktif dan berdaya secara ekonomi, sehingga menjadi suatu lapisan yang akan tangguh mandiri ketika terjadi gelombang krisis ekonomi dan keuangan baik sekala nasional maupun global.

Peradaban yang unggul adalah peradaban yang kuat dalam berbagai aspek kehidupan suatu masyarakat, bangsa dan negara . Dimana berbagai aspek – aspek kehidupan Ekonomi, Pendidikan,  Budaya, Kesejahteraan, Kesehatan,  Hukum dan Keadilan, Keamanan dan kekuatan angkatan bersenjata mencapai puncak kemandirian, kuat dan terdepan.

Bagaimana suatu masyarakat , bangsa dan negara bisa mencapai keunggulan berbagai aspek kehidupan tersebut di atas salah satu indikator yang menjadi fokus pembangunan dan pengembangan adalah mempersiapkan manusianya.

Salah satu cara mempersiapkan manusia masa depan adalah dengan memperhatikan secara fokus dan serius pada sisi pemberdayaan perempuan dan keluarga.

Dalam hal ini Kaum perempuan , Karena Perilaku Kaum Wanita bisa menjadi indikator atau tolak ukur Kemajuan, Peradaban Suatu bangsa

Kemudian bagaimana mewujudkan suatu bangsa itu Kuat, Maju. Beradab dan Unggul dalam dunia sekarang ini dengan kemandirian ekonomi Islam (Syariah) di sektor Mikro berbasis wanita dan keluarga.
Pengembangan Mata Air Ciburial di Kawasan Agrowisata Gunung Mas menjadi Wellness Tourism
Authors: Pujiastuti Sri , Sugiarto S. , Hermantoro Hengki
Published: September 2020

Wisata kebugaran atau wellness tourism, merupakan salah satu wisata yang saat ini sudah menjadi tren. PT. Perkebunan VIII adalah agrowisata Gunung Mas yang mempunyai potensi untuk dikembangkan menjadi wisata kebugaran. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui penyebab rendahnya kunjungan wisatawan yang datang ke Gunung Mas dan untuk mengetahui faktor internal dan external. Desain yang digunakan adalah kualitatif dengan metode probality sampling. Informan yang digunakan sebanyak 30 informan. Analisis data yang digunakan adalah matriks IE dan Matriks SWOT. Dan hasil dari analisa SWOT. Dengan potensi untuk dikembangkan yaitu Mata air Ciburial dan atraksi paralayang sebagai faktor strenght dan weakness dan fasilitas yang dikembangkan dan dibantu oleh stake holder dengan tujuan menghasilkan peluang lapangan pekerjaan karena munculnya potensi bisnis sekitar Gunung Mas. Dari hasil wawancara dan observasi maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa, Gunung Mas berpotensi menjadi wisata kebugaran, maka tren wisata berubah dari mass tourism menjadi wisata dengan minat khusus.
Community praxis: Exploring a community engagement framework for restorative justice in British Columbia, Nova Scotia, and Bangladesh
Authors: Asadullah Muhammad
Published: September 2020

The concept of community is pervasive but ambiguous, and there is a lack of research on the role of community in restorative justice. Employing both in-depth qualitative interviews and surveys, this qualitative study unearths the role of community in restorative justice in British Columbia, Nova Scotia, and Bangladesh and examines existing community praxis in those places. The study proposes a community engagement framework which consists of horizontal community and vertical community. The study argues that incorporation of both horizontal and vertical communities would strengthen the quality of relationships, while also fostering innovation and creativity in restorative justice.
THE PURCHASE INTENTION’S DRIVER OF PRIVATE LABEL BRANDS FROM THE HYPERMARKET STANDPOINT
Authors: Ibrahim Ima Ilyani , Mohammad Yatim Nur Hazirah
Published: September 2020

These days, the consumer is starting to make changes in their buying behavior since the income is overwhelmed due to the economic pressure. Subsequently, the Private Label Brands (PLBs) are offering lower prices compare to National Brands (NB), and cause the consumer started to purchase PLBs to manage their expenses. The determination of this research is to study the Purchase Intention of Private Label Brands (PLBs) and identifies the predictors of Purchase Intentions for the store brands since there are shortcomings of previous studies regarding PLBs' main factors. The aims are to observe the relationship between Purchase Intention of Private Label Brands (PLBs) and Perceived Price, Perceived Quality, Perceived Value, and Perceived Risk. Primary data was collected through self-administered questionnaires to the respondents in Northern areas using mall intercepts. From the finding, there are significant and influential relationships between the DV and IVs. The results will certainly provide extensive information where retailers should focus to obtain a strategic competitive advantage by adding value to its products and services or reducing its own costs more effectively than its rivals in the industry.
TURKEY AND JAPAN: THE QUEST OF MODERNISM IN THE 19TH CENTURY
Authors: Firdaus Mohamad
Published: September 2020

This paper will deal with the process of modernization of two emerging Asian powers, namely Japan and Turkey, with particular reference to important elements of Japanese and Turkish pursuits of modernization at the expense of growing Western penetration into their countries. This will specifically deal with the Meiji Restoration and Tanzimat Reforms where the process of modernization has taken place. Furthermore, there will be a discussion on the efforts of Turkish statesmen and Japanese statesmen in their attempts to modernize several aspects of vital institutions in Turkey and Japan as well as issues concerning the modernization encountered by the Japanese statesmen and Turkish counterparts in their countries. Sources for this analysis will be taken from studies of both Western writers and inside writers on modernization in Japan and Turkey. The ability of Japanese and Turkish statesmen to adopt and adapt foreign practices which infused with local circumstances suggests that they are capable of modernizing their respective countries by their own rights.
Os Dias Entre o Teto e o Chão da Casa
Authors: Silva Cinthia Lopes da , Bergamo Luiz Guilherme , Antunes Dariadison , Patreze Nathalia Sara
Published: September 2020

Este trabalho tem como objetivo analisar os impactos e perspectivas com relação ao lazer e as práticas corporais no contexto brasileiro em decorrência da pandemia do coronavírus. A pandemia é um acontecimento que tem afetado os hábitos e comportamentos das populações, sendo necessário se conhecer mais de perto essas alterações e suas consequências. Realizou-se revisão de literatura e pesquisa exploratória com o uso de questionários respondidos por 1.013 pessoas. O uso de plataformas tecnológicas e de redes sociais são exemplos de atividades do contexto do lazer na atualidade, no entanto, a tecnologia pode ter um efeito negativo também, nocivo a crianças e jovens. Para os respondentes do questionário, os principais impactos da Covid-19 são: não poder frequentar locais públicos (33,5%) e não poder frequentar academias de ginástica/musculação (33,1%). As perspectivas, tendo em vista a continuidade do isolamento social por pelo menos mais 6 meses, são: realizar atividades ao ar livre ou em casa (47,1%) e manter ou aumentar o uso da internet e das redes sociais (30,5%).
Cinema como Experiência de Lazer Popular e Inclusão Social
Authors: Mancini Lorena Angélica , Costa Michele Leandro da , Guilen Sonia Maria Carrasco
Published: September 2020

O presente artigo é resultado do projeto de extensão CINEPOP: Cinema como experiência de lazer popular e inclusão social, apresentado à UNESPAR, campus de Apucarana, cujo objetivo era a democratização do lazer levando o cinema às pessoas idosas de comunidades assistidas. Essas pessoas têm dificuldade de acesso às atividades citadas em função de características de consumo impostas pela indústria cultural. Atividades lúdicas, assim como o cinema possibilitam estímulos aos sentidos, exercitam o simbólico e exaltam emoções, estimulando as pessoas a pensar sobre a sociedade e refletir mais sobre questões de suas próprias vidas. A metodologia utilizada foi pesquisa qualitativa e bibliográfica. Utilizou-se de entrevista semiestruturada facilitando o diálogo para coleta de dados através da fala dos participantes. Foram realizados 4 encontros semanais com apresentação de filmes de época para os idosos de comunidades assistidas de Apucarana. Conclui-se que este tipo de atividade trouxe bons resultados e alcançou seu objetivo no tocante à satisfação dos idosos e também para a equipe, que pode sentir na prática a importância do lazer. Ressalta-se ainda que projetos como este deveriam ser permanentes, pois isto permitirá que os idosos tenham experiências divertidas, levando-os a interagir com outras pessoas, tornando-os ativos na sociedade, estimulando a troca de experiências e bem estar.
Oricon-Line
Authors: Gomes Vivianne Limeira Azevedo , Araújo Allyson Carvalho de
Published: September 2020

O texto trata de uma análise temática dos debates socioculturais do lazer a partir das exposições dos pesquisadores do Oricolé, do Programa Interdisciplinar em Estudos do Lazer, da UFMG, realizados entre os meses de abril a junho de 2020, no canal Oricolé-MG do YouTube. A intenção é discorrer sobre a proposta do Bar sem Bar, as temáticas debatidas e os anúncios de perspectiva de lazer em meio à pandemia. Para isso, traz um breve relato da pandemia. Em seguida, evidencia o Oricolé e a proposta do Papo do Bar sem Bar, como espaço de convivência e de troca de experiências do grupo e convidados. Percebeu-se que as sistematizações articuladas através das interações mediadas e da sociabilidade grupal do Oricolé reafirmam a produção de conhecimento do lazer em seus diferentes contextos e vão configurar as disputas por meio da definição dos interesses específicos que estão a orientar e moldar as ações para pensar o lazer pós-pandemia.
Faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi nasabah menabung di lembaga perkereditan desa (LPD) kawasan pemukiman dan pariwisata
Authors: Wahyuni Ni Made Dhita Kusuma , Ustriyana I Nyoman Gede , Arisena Gede Mekse Korri
Published: September 2020

Local credit institutions (LPD) are non-bank financial institutions manager by local governments and are autonomous and oriented to strengthen the economic and socio-cultural life of indigenous peoples in Bali. This study aims to analyze what factors influence the customer's decision to save in the LPD of residential and tourism areas and analyze what are the dominant factors that influence the customer's decision to save in the LPD of residential areas and tourism. The data used using primary data as the main data by distributing questionnaires in each LPD as many as 50 respondents. The data obtained were processed using SPSS and SEM-PLS analysis techniques. The results showed that factors such as the environment of the customer's residence significantly influence the interest in saving in the LPD of residential areas and security guarantees affect the interest in saving customers in the LPD of the tourism area.
Respon pertumbuhan vegetatif padi varietas IPB 4S pada kondisi cekaman kekeringan
Authors: Nasrudin Nasrudin , Firmansyah Efrin
Published: September 2020

Drought stress affected growth and decreases rice yield. The use of high yielding varieties and drought tolerance is a strategic step that can be applied during drought stress. The aim of this research was to examine the response of the growth of IPB 4S rice varieties on planting media with drought stress during vegetative phase. The research used a nonfactorial Completely Randomized Design with six levels: field capacity, 10% of field capacity, 20% of field capacity, 30% of field capacity, 40% of field capacity, and 50% of field capacity. The treatments were repeated three times. The growth parameters were plant high, number of tiller, leaf color, leaf area, root length, root dry weight, canopy dry weight, and biomass. The results showed that the drought stress significantly different to leaf area, root length, canopy dry weight, and biomass but were not significantly different to plant height, number of tiller, leaf color, dan root dry weight. Increased of drought stress 30 to 50% of field capacity decreased of leaf area, canopy dry weight, and biomass, but increased root length.
ANALISIS MEKANISME PENENTUAN PROFIT MARGIN PEMBIAYAAN MURABAHAH LEMBAGA KEUANGAN SYARIAH (LKS) AL YASINI PASURUAN
Authors: Silfiyah  , Iltiham Muhammad Fahmul , Mundir Abdillah
Published: September 2020

: The focus of the problem is (1) What is the mechanism for determining the selling price and profit margin in murabahah financing at Al-Yasini LKS. (2) What methods are used to determine the profit margin in murabahah financing by LKS Al-Yasini. (3) What are the factors that affect the profit margin on murabahah financing at Al-Yasini LKS. The objectives in writing this thesis have a purpose, namely: (a) To discount the selling price and profit margin on murabahah financing at LKS Al-Yasini. (b) To discuss the method in determining the selling price and profit margin carried out by LKS Al-Yasini. against murabahah financing. (c) To discuss the factors that affect the profit margin in murabahah financing at LKS Al-Yasini.

This type of research is the researcher uses a qualitative approach and analysis techniques using descriptive methods by analyzing the data that has been obtained is qualitative, the sample data obtained is from primary data which is directly obtained from LKS Al-Yasini regarding the policy of determining murabahah profit margins. , and from secondary data which is processed data whose source can be trusted and scientifically accounted for by conducting literature studies, interviews, the internet, and others.

The research result in this thesis is the method in determining the margin carried out by LKS Al-Yasini using themethod  flat , where themethod flat is the calculation of the profit margin against the cost of cost of financing on a regular basis from one period to another, even though the debit balance decreases as a result of the installments. cost of goods sold. The factors that affect the selling price and profit margin made at Al-Yasini LKS are firstly related to the time period. second is related to the use of funds. third Related to the customer's condition.
Pengaruh penambahan proporsi tepung wortel (Daucus carota L.) dan lama pendinginan terhadap kualitas mikrobiologi bakso daging ayam
Authors: Purnomo Andik Dwi , Swasono Muh. Aniar Hari
Published: September 2020

This study aims to determine the effect of adding the proportion of carrot flour and cooling time on the microbiological quality of chicken meatballs and to determine the proportion of the best carrot flour added to chicken meatballs on microbiological and organoleptic quality. The method used in this research was randomized block design (RAK), which had 2 treatments, namely the addition of carrot flour to tapioca flour (0%, 25%, 50% and 75%) and cooling time (3 days and 5 days). The tests carried out included microbiology (pH, total plate count, total coliform, total yeast and mold) and organoleptic tests (taste, color, aroma, texture). The data obtained were analyzed using ANOVA statistical analysis using Minitab software and followed by the Tuckey difference test, while the organoleptic parameters were analyzed using the Fridmen test. The results of the study based on microbiological tests showed the best treatment according to the Zeleny method in L1W3 treatment (3 days cooling time; 25% tapioca flour: 75% carrot flour). The results of microbiological research showed that with pH (6.55), total plate count (0, 12 log10²cfu / gr), total coliform (0.03 log10²cfu / gr), total yeast and molds (0.17 log10²cfu / gr), and organoleptic taste 2.72 (neutral), aroma 2.92 (neutral), color 3 , 08 (neutral) and texture 3 (neutral). The results of the study based on the Organoletic test showed that the best treatment was in the L1W1 treatment (3 days cooling time; 75% tapioca flour: 25% carrot flour) the results of organoleptic research showed that with the provisions of pH (6.55), total plate count (1.43 log10²cfu / gr), total coliform (1.15 log10²cfu / gr), total yeast and mold (2.33 log10² cfu / gr), and organoleptic taste 3 (neutral), aroma 3.96 (like), color 3.64 (like ) and textures 2.32 (disliked).
TO STUDY LIQUID BASED CYTOLOGY AS A SCREENING TOOL FOR ABNORMAL CERVICAL CYTOLOGY
Authors: J L Jyothivishnu , Chawla Sushil , Vivek K G
Published: September 2020

Aim – To determine sensitivity and specificity of liquid base cytology for detection of abnormal cervical cytology
Methodology- diagnostic evaluation study
Sample size- 370
Result – Sensitivity – 96.9%
Specificity – 91.7%
Conclusion – LBC has high diagnostic accuracy in detecting abnormal cervical cytology compared to pap smear
Segurança do paciente no pronto atendimento de Marataí­zes-ES: cultura e resultados de eficiência e qualidade
Authors: Ribeiro de Oliveira Alessandra , De Castro Borges Souza Liliane , Da Penha Lima Elaine , Machado Gambarine Rita de Cassia , Santos de Oliveira Weverton , Arcanjo Freitas Keyla , Da Costa Nunes Marcos Antonius
Published: September 2020

Objetivo: Investigar a segurança do paciente no pronto atendimento de Marataí­zes-ES e determinar se existe variância de acordo com a cultura de segurança existente, a espera e os resultados das variáveis de eficiência e qualidade. Metodologia: Utilizou-se questionário elaborado com base nas premissas dos protocolos da ANVISA sobre cultura de segurança do paciente, para investigar as premissas básicas que envolvem a segurança do paciente como higiene das mãos, identificação do paciente e segurança na prescrição, uso e administração de medicamentos. Foi aplicado aos 16 enfermeiros e 27 técnicos de enfermagem que trabalham neste local. Discussão: A principal constatação foi que a equipe, apesar do conhecimento sobre suas atribuições e atuação dentro do pronto atendimento quanto í  segurança do paciente, ainda pode ter suas ações reformuladas para melhorar o quadro de eficiência e qualidade. Conclusão: Há uma preocupação da gerência/coordenação da UPA em relação í  manutenção de uma cultura de segurança e qualidade, principalmente em relação ao tempo de espera do paciente, usando a classificação de riscos e uma equipe técnica bem estruturada para priorização dos atendimentos de Urgência e Emergência.
Design and evaluation of a blended mental health curriculum for undergraduate medical education in Pakistan
Authors: Chachar Aisha Sanober , Siddiqui Sana Asif , Saeed Humera , Naseem Azra , Mian Ayesha I
Published: September 2020

There is a significant shortage of qualified psychiatrists and related service providers in Pakistan; this occurs in the backdrop of burgeoning evidence of a high prevalence of mental health disorders in the country. At the Aga Khan University Medical College, Psychiatry has been taught to the undergraduates as a mandatory one-month clinical rotation since 1987. AKU is the only medical college with a formal psychiatry training at the undergraduate level. In 2017, a team of faculty members reassessed the curriculum, teaching methodology and learning outcomes of the psychiatry rotation. As a result, an outcome-based, blended curriculum was devised that integrated virtual and classroom-based learning with patient skills training. The new curriculum has now been in implementation for one year. At the end of the rotation, a questionnaire was administered to determine students’ experience of online learning. WEBLEI was adapted to measure students’ perceptions across four subscales. Data was gathered from learners’ use of the virtual learning system, participation in facilitator-based sessions and the clinical teaching and learning. Students were also asked to compare didactic face-to-face sessions with blended learning. Blended learning scored higher on all measures such as student engagement, critical thinking, student-led learning and alignment of assessment method with learning outcomes. The analysis of this data has informed future directions regarding the design and implementation of a Pakistan-wide mental health program. This study also highlights the challenges of curriculum design and its implications in the broader context of Pakistan. The results add to the existing literature about the experience, challenges and successful outcomes of designing a blended curriculum for Pakistan.
Keywords: Blended learning, Integrated curriculum, Mental health, Learning analytics, PakistanHow to cite this article:Chachar, A.S., Siddiqui, S.A., Saeed, H., Naseem, A. & Mian, A.I. 2020. Design and evaluation of a blended mental health curriculum for undergraduate medical education in Pakistan. Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in the South. 4(2): 100-117. https://doi.org/10.36615/sotls.v4i2.111.This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Evaluating a work/study programme for Nurses and Midwives at Aga Khan University, Uganda
Authors: Kyakuwaire Hellen , Kirikumwino Agnes , Nabossa Juliet , Edwards Grace Ann
Published: September 2020

The work/study programme for nurses and midwives at Aga Khan University School of Nursing and Midwifery (AKU-SONAM) is a unique concept in East Africa. This study explored whether nursing and midwifery students undergoing a work-study programme at AKU-SONAM felt their education was underpinned by an adult education philosophy. A semi-structured questionnaire designed specifically for this study based on the Knowles’ (1980) ‘Principles of Adult Education’ was administered to 96 students who completed their programmes in 2017 and 2018 respectively. Our paper reports on both the positive aspects of students’ experiences in this work-study programme, including the improvement of critical thinking skills and the direct transfer of classroom learning to clinical practice, along with negative impacts related to a poor work/life balance. Despite challenges related to quality and delivery highlighted in studies involving nursing and midwifery education in Africa, the findings of our study seem to show a positive experience in addressing the needs of the majority of the participants, as well as in meeting the objectives of the programme. We conclude that understanding the benefits and challenges faced by students will help to ensure the appropriate teaching and learning approaches.
Keywords: Work/study programme, Uganda, Nurses and midwives evaluation, Upskilling, Nursing and midwifery educationThis work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
The influence of rurality and its indigenous knowledge on teaching methods in higher education – lessons from Ukulange Mbusa of the Bemba people of Zambia
Authors: Banda Dennis , Kapwepwe Mulenga
Published: September 2020

This study was on the influence of rurality and its Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) with reference to the Ukulange Mbusa (UM) ceremony of the Bemba people of the Northern Zambia. Rurality is a demographic and a social category and implies distance from urban centres, sparse population, lack of amenities, infrastructure and sometimes social deprivation. A lot of forms of indigenous knowledge are imparted on learners from rural areas before they join universities and meet other knowledge systems. The study tried to establish if some learning and teaching approaches, methods and techniques used in such traditional ceremonies and settings could influence the teaching and learning in higher learning institutions. Interviews, Focus Group Discussions (FGD), and documents analysis were used to collect data. The sample was drawn from traditional chiefs, women counsellors (alangizi) and university students initiated in the Ukulange Mbusa ceremony. Findings of the study are that the positive influences of rurality and their forms of indigenous knowledge are often minimised, misunderstood, ignored, viewed as backward, local, native, and therefore not suitable for use in higher learning institutions. However, this study argues that progressive indigenous forms of knowledge must be hybridized with the university ones, save negative ones such as those fuelling early marriages.

 

Keywords: Indigenous knowledge, Rurality, Folklore, Culture, ZambiaHow to cite this article:Banda, D. & Kapwepwe, M. 2020. The influence of rurality and its indigenous knowledge on teaching methods in higher education – lessons from Ukulange Mbusa of the Bemba people of Zambia. Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in the South. 4(2): 197-217. https://doi.org/10.36615/sotls.v4i2.148.This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/