bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Towards a Textual Deconstruction of Adebowale’s Lonely Days
Authors: Olúgúnlè Wolé
Published: March 2021

No literary creation exists hermetically; it is not self-sufficient and independent. It does not emanate from a vacuum. Every literary creation is textually incorporated in relation; whether compulsorily, optionally or accidentally, to other pre-existing texts. This implies that the realization of a literary text by a writer results from the fact that such literary creator has studied several other pre-existing texts; thus it is presumptuous of a writer to claim the competence of producing a literary text without dialoging with existing ideas and ideologies, mœurs, legends and myths as well as pre-existing communication codes. But then, the objective of this study is to unearth and demonstrate how Adebowale, in his Lonely Days (2006), has related in either a compulsory, optional or accidental manner with existing ideas and ideologies, mœurs, legends and myths and pre-existing communication codes. With Kristevan methodology of intertextuality and critical textual analysis, the study succinctly deconstructs how the textual incorporation of the hypertext relates with the existing hypo-texts through the markers of intertextuality. The study finds out that, in its consistent relationship with other pre-existing texts, the text is stylistically incorporated in with the view to reconstructing and revalorizing the African altered history and culture while portraying the reality of women’s condition in male African hegemonic societies. It concludes that the realization of any literary text and preoccupation is relational to existing texts.
A Comparative Study of Boosters between Genders in the Introduction Section
Authors: Mohamed Mokhtar Mazlin , Hashim Harwati , Zarina Megat Khalid Puteri , Safinas Mohd Ariff Albakri Intan , Abdul Jobar Norfaizah
Published: March 2021

Although there are several studies conducted by linguistics researchers on the differences between the linguistic styles of female and male writers, there are not many studies conducted on the use of boosters in academic writing. Boosters are used to convince and emphasize statements made. This study analyzes the regularity of boosters used in the Introduction section of Ten Research Articles (RAs). The influence of gender differences in the use of specific boosters will also be looked at. A document analysis method was chosen as the 10 RAs were analyzed as the corpus in this study. The findings showed that male writers used more boosters than female writers. Even though the number of words for the female writers was more than the male writers, it did not affect the number of boosters used in the Introduction section of those articles. In conclusion, it can be deduced from the analysis that both the female and male writers used boosters to highlight their claims or their beliefs regardless of their gender, while the use of boosters was more evident among the male RAs as the male writers seemed to be more direct in illustrating and mentioning their claims.
Fibulae of Kartavtsevo – Serensk Type: the Issue оf Local Traditions and Cultural Relations of the Great Migration Period
Authors:   Kulikovo Pole State Museum and Reserve, Vorontsov Alexey М.
Published: March 2021

The article is devoted to a series of local discoveries relevant to a Т-shaped spring fibulae (after A.K. Ambroz). By the present moment there have been found fourteen samples so far, all of which come from the territory of Kaluga, Moscow and Tula Regions. All those items are connected with sites of the Moschino culture, located in the Upper Oka Basin. They date back to the beginning of Migration Period (the end of the 4th century – the 5th century). This work presents a typology of the items discovered, as well as a catalogue of them. The author touches upon the questions of the origin and chronological order of fibulae of the Kartavtsevo–Serensk type. By the beginning of Migration Period the inhabitants sites of the Moschino culture had worked out their own tradition of producing fibulae (the Upper Oka fibulae with a “knob”) and actively used ones imported from the territory of the Chernyakhov culture. According to the author, a new type of fibulae appears within the framework of the existing tradition under the influence of the eastern (the territory oh the Middle Oka) and western cultural impulses.
Archaeogenomics of Animal Domestication in Eurasia
Authors:   Institute of Molecular and Cellular biology SB RAS, Trifonov Vladimir A. , Shaymuratova Dilyara N. ,   Institute of Problems in Ecology and Mineral Wealth, Tatarstan Academy of Sciences, Asylgaraeva Gulshat Sh. ,   Institute of Archaeology named after A.Kh. Khalikov, Tatarstan Academy of Sciences, Monakhov Sergey P. ,   Institute of Problems in Ecology and Mineral Wealth, Tatarstan Academy of Sciences, Molodtseva Anna S. ,   Institute of Molecular and Cellular biology SB RAS, Askeyev Arthur O. ,   Institute of Problems in Ecology and Mineral Wealth, Tatarstan Academy of Sciences, Askeyev Igor V. ,   Institute of Problems in Ecology and Mineral Wealth, Tatarstan Academy of Sciences, Askeyev Oleg V. ,   Institute of Problems in Ecology and Mineral Wealth, Tatarstan Academy of Sciences
Published: March 2021

The processes of domestication and subsequent distribution of animals in Eurasia are closely related to human migrations and intercultural exchanges starting from the end of the Pleistocene. The development of methods for the isolation and analysis of ancient DNA from archaeological and paleontological remains has made it possible to take a new look at both the presumed core regions of domestication and the geography and dynamics of livestock distribution. This paper discusses the reports on the reconstruction of the migration processes of domestic animals in Eurasia using the analysis of ancient DNA performed by leading specialists from Great Britain, France, Finland, Ireland, and Russia at the international symposium on Domestic Animal Archaeogenomics (Bolgar, Republic of Tatarstan, March 2020). In addition to discussing the demographic history of different species of domestic animals, special attention was given to the development of methods for working with ancient DNA and the peculiarities of sample storage and handling. Summarizing the results of the symposium, the authors identified priority areas for future research. The interdisciplinary nature of research and the need to create broad scientific network that includes specialists from different fields were emphasized.
Horses from Xiongnu Elite Burial Complex Tsaram
Authors:   Altai State University, Tishkin Alexey A. , Plasteeva Natalya A. ,   Institute of Plant and Animal Ecology Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Minyaev Sergey S. ,   Institute of the History of Material Culture of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: March 2021

The paper presents morphological description of horse remains from the elite burial complex Tsaram dated to the Xiongnu period. The complex is located in the Kyakhtinsky district of the Republic of Buryatia (Russia) and consists of one central burial № 7 and accompanying funerary objects. In the grave pit of the largest burial a typical Han chariot was found, which was damaged during later intrusions. The skeletal remains (skull, two cervical vertebrae, metapodials and phalanges) belonged to one stallion were excavated near the chariot. At the northern edge of the grave pit the sacrificial complex with numerous remains of domestic animals was discovered. The animal sacrifice included remains of 25 horse individuals, both males and females. All bone remains originate from incomplete skeletons: only bones of the head, distal parts of the forelimbs and hind limbs are presented. The anatomical composition of the skeletons suggests that in the funeral practice horse skins were used instead of whole carcasses. Among sacrificed horses, adult and senile individuals predominated. The number of young individuals is small, while juveniles are absent. The withers height attributes horses to the small, short and medium Vitt's categories. The chariot horse had a larger body size than other horses. The morphometric analysis demonstrates that Tsaram horses are different in the size and proportions of the limb bones from the Paziryk and Bulan-Kobin horses.
Pyany Bor Culture Weapons According to Materials from Novo-Sasykul Burial Ground
Authors:   Bashkortostan National Museum, Vorobyeva Svetlana L. , Kufterin Vladimir V. ,   N.N. Miklukho-Maklai Institute of Ethnology and Anthropology, Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: March 2021

The article outlines results of weapon complex analysis of the PyanyBor culture population from Novo-Sasykul burial ground, dated back to the 1st – 2nd cc. BC. The main weapon of this population was ranged weapon e.g. bone and iron arrowheads. Features of archer’s burials are compared with all funeral complexes of the PyanyBor culture. As a result, some patterns of finding iron arrowheads and its certain types were revealed. Bony sleeve arrowheads were common during at the whole cultural stage from the 2nd c. BC. to the 2ndc. AD, petiolate arrowheads appeared later – in the 1st c. AD. Melee weapons (daggers, spears, swords) are insignificant in the Novo-Sasykul burial ground. All discovered swords and daggers are borrowed from the nomads. The exception is combat knives, which are found in large numbers. They are a kind of ethnocultural marker in the PyanyBor community. Bronze knife cases are considered by the authors as the same marker.
Acute splenic pedicle torsion involving pancreatic tail: case report and computed tomography diagnostic role
Authors: Molinelli Valeria , Calvi Marco , Zorzetto Giada , Annoni Matteo , Venturini Massimo , Annibale Genovese Eugenio
Published: March 2021

Background:

Wandering spleen is an unusual condition characterized by hypermobility of the spleen. Excessive mobility can cause torsion of the vascular pedicle with subsequent complications such as ischemia and necrosis. Clinical manifestations can vary from asymptomatic to abdominal emergency and treatment is often surgical.

Case Presentation:

We presented a case report of splenic torsion in a 24-year-old woman with complaints of upper abdominal pain associated with mild left hypochondrial tenderness. Laboratory testing and ultrasound were completely negative making the diagnosis difficult. A computed tomography (CT) scan was carried out due to worsening symptoms and it demonstrated a splenic torsion with involvement of the distal part of the pancreatic tail. Surgery was performed by laparoscopic splenectomy. No signs of pancreatitis were found.

Conclusion:

Splenic torsion is a rare but important differential diagnosis in patients with an acute abdomen and CT is often necessary to achieve the correct diagnosis and exclude possible complications.
Pengaruh Kinerja Teknologi Informasi dan Inovasi Teknologi terhadap Keunggulan Daya Saing Berkelanjutan (Studi Kasus PT Total Bangun Persada, Tbk)
Authors: Silalahi Anwar P. Boima , Tresani Nurahma
Published: March 2021

This research aims to analyze effect of Information Technology Performance and Technology Innovation on Sustainable Competitive Advantage, case study Construction Company PT Total Bangun Persada, Tbk. This study uses data collected by a survey for active working employee in the company. Sample taken for this research are 200 employees. Data sent by respondent are goodness of fit analyzed using confirmatory factor analysis of structural equation modelling (SEM AMOS) to the research model based on theoretical mindset. The result shows that simultaneously IT Performance and Technology Innovation have positive influence on Sustainable Competitive Advantage. It also shows that Business Resources and Technology Resources have significant influence on IT Performance; Differentiation has positive influence on Technology Innovation. While Organizational Culture has no significant influence on IT Performance; Special Asset Complexity has no significant influence on Technology Innovation. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh Kinerja Teknologi Informasi dan Teknologi Inovasi terhadap Keunggulan Daya Saing Berkelanjutan dengan kasus Perusahaan Konstruksi PT Total Bangun Persada, Tbk. Penelitian ini menggunakan data yang dikumpulkan melalui survei untuk karyawan yang masih bekerja dan aktif di perusahaan. Sampel yang diambil untuk penelitian ini adalah 200 karyawan. Data yang dikirim oleh responden adalah analisis goodness of fit menggunakan analisis faktor konfirmatori pemodelan persamaan struktural (SEM AMOS) ke model penelitian berdasarkan pola pikir teoritis. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa secara simultan Kinerja TI dan Inovasi Teknologi, berpengaruh positif terhadap Keunggulan Daya Saing Berkelanjutan. Selain itu Sumber Daya Bisnis dan Sumber Daya Teknologi berpengaruh positif terhadap Kinerja TI; Diferensiasi berpengaruh positif terhadap Inovasi Teknologi. Sedangkan Budaya Organisasi tidak memiliki pengaruh terhadap Kinerja TI, dan Kompleksitas Aset Khusus tidak memiliki pengaruh terhadap Inovasi Teknologi.
Rekreasyon/Sportif Olta Balıkçılığı; Ankara İli Örneği
Authors: Yücel Şennan , Yördem Anıl
Published: March 2021

XIX. yüzyıldan itibaren endüstrileşme ve teknolojide yaşanan ilerlemeler ile iş imkânlarının şehir merkezlerinde yoğunlaşması, köyden şehre göçü hızlandırmıştır. Göç alan illerin başında Ankara; başkent olması nedeni ile ilk sıralarda yer almaktadır. Şehirlerde artan nüfus rekreasyon alanlarına rağbeti artmıştır. Özellikle göl, gölet, baraj ve akarsu kıyılarında rekreasyon olta balıkçılığı yapanlar hızla artmaktadır. Maddi ve ticari kazanç beklemeden, sadece spor veya dinlence amacıyla yapılan, avlanılan ürünün satılmadığı olta balıkçılığı, en önemli rekreasyon etkinliklerindendir. Bu çalışmada Ankara ilindeki amatör balıkçıların sosyo-ekonomik durumları araştırılmıştır. Amatör balıkçıların avlanma mevsimleri, avlanma saatleri ve süreleri, avlarının kendilerine yeterliliği, avlandıkları stokların sürekliliği ve avlanmada göreceli av miktarının durumu tespit edilmiştir. Yakaladıkların balıkların sağlık açısında güvenilirliği, avlanma kuralları hakkında görüş ve düşünceleri, amatör olta balıkçılığı belgesine sahiplik durumu, yasa ve yönetmelikleri denetleyen bir kurumlardan haberdar olup olmadıkları araştırılmıştır. Araştırma sonuçlarının, rekreasyon olta balıkçılığına gönül vermiş balıkçılara ışık tutması amaçlanmıştır. Ayrıca bilinç düzeyinin yükseltilerek sürdürülebilir ve sürekli balıkçılığın sağlanmasına katkıda bulunacak bilinç düzeyi yüksek amatör balıkçıların sayısının artırılmasına katkı sağlanması da hedeflenmiştir.
Marka Otantikliğinin Satın Alma Niyeti Üzerindeki Etkisinde Marka Bağlılığının Aracılık Rolü: X Marka Gıda Tüketicileri Üzerine Bir Uygulama
Authors: Onurlubaş Ebru , Altunışık Remzi
Published: March 2021

Bu çalışmanın amacı, marka otantikliğinin satın alma niyeti üzerindeki etkisinde marka bağlılığının aracılık rolünü tespit etmektedir. Bu bağlamda, İstanbul İlinde 18 yaşından büyük X marka gıda tüketicilerine kolayda örnekleme yöntemiyle yüz yüze 384 anket uygulanmıştır. Verilerin analizinde, SPSS 23 ve AMOS 20 programı kullanılmıştır. Veriler Cronbach Alpha Katsayısı yöntemi, Normallik testi, Açıklayıcı Faktör Analizi, Doğrulayıcı Faktör Analizi, Yapısal Eşitlik Modeli, Sobel test kullanılarak analiz edilmiştir. Araştırma sonucunda, marka otantikliğinin satın alma niyeti üzerindeki etkisinde marka bağlığının kısmen aracılık rolü olduğu belirlenmiştir. Ayrıca marka otantikliği boyutlarından olan güvenilirlik, orijinallik ve doğallığın marka bağlılığı üzerinde, marka bağlılığı, orijinallik ve doğallığın satın alma niyeti üzerinde anlamlı bir etkisi olduğu tespit edilmiştir.
Niğde İl Kaliteli Süt Üretimi Optimum Toplama ve Taşıma Planlaması
Authors: Yeşil Davut
Published: March 2021

Bu çalışmada, Niğde İli Damızlık Sığır Yetiştiricileri Birliğine üye büyükbaş hayvancılık işletmelerinden sabah ve akşam toplayarak işleme tesislerine sattığı sütün kalite değerlerinin korunmasını esas alan bir toplama ve taşıma modelini belirlemek amaçlanmıştır. Yapılan çalışma kapsamında birliğe üye 19 hayvancılık işletmesinden 12 ay boyunca ayda 2 kez çiğ süt numuneleri alınmış ve birliğin laboratuvarında teknik personellerce analizleri yapılmıştır. Analizlerde yağ, protein, yağsız kuruma madde, toplam kuru madde ve laktoz değerlerinin yanı sıra somatik hücre ve toplam bakteri sayısı ölçüm değerleri toplanmıştır. Analizler sonucunda sütler toplam bakteri yüküne göre dört farklı tipe ayrılmıştır. Hayvancılık işletmelerinin coğrafi konumları ve belirlenen süt tipine göre toplama rotaları oluşturulmuştur. Bu kapsamda önerilen model “Tank Bazında Bölünebilir Talepli Matematiksel Model” olup GAMS 23.4.3 versiyonunda CPLEX 12.1.0 Solver‘ı kullanılarak çalıştırılmış ve optimum süt toplama rotaları oluşturulmuştur. Planlama 19 süt üreten büyükbaş hayvancılık işletmesinden Toplam Bakteri Sayısı esasına göre belirlenen 4 farklı tipteki sütün Toplama Merkezine belirli kısıtlar altında taşınmasını mümkün kılmaktadır. Son yıllarda yaşanan süt arzındaki artış işleme tesislerinin daha seçici davranmalarına imkân vermiştir. Bunun sonucu olarak daha temiz ve kaliteli sütü alma konusundaki kriterleri artırmıştır. Ayrıca bu işletmeler kalite değerleri yüksek süte daha fazla ücret ödemeyi de kabul etmektedirler. Niğde Damızlık Sığır Yetiştiricileri Birliği‘nin işleme tesisleri ile yaptığı kalite bazlı sözleşmeler sonucu yeni toplama modellerini uygulanması zorunlu hale gelmiştir. Bundan sora yapılacak çalışmalarda hayvancılık işletmesinden alınan sütün nihai ürün olarak tüketiciye gidinceye kadarki süreçte izlenebilirliği oldukça önemli bir çalışma konusu olacaktır.
Argiope bruennichi (Scopoli, 1772) Örümceğinin Ağ Yapısı ve Örü Aygıtının Morfolojisi
Authors: Çorak Öcal İlkay , Yiğit Kayhan Nazife , Hanife Aktaş Ümmügülsüm
Published: March 2021

Örümcekler, omurgasız hayvanlar içinde karasal hayata en iyi şekilde uyum sağlamış gruplardan birisidir ve dünya üzerinde yaklaşık 48.000 tür ile temsil edilmektedir. Her ne kadar bütün örümcekler ağ örmeseler de örümceklerin ağları tam anlamıyla bir sanat eseridir. Örümceklerin ağ örmesindeki başlıca sebep avlanmaktır. Doğadaki bazı örümcek türleri ağlara bağımlı olarak yaşarken bazıları ağlara bağımlı olmayarak yaşamlarını sürdürürler. Temel taksonomik özellikler genellikle değişmeden kalmasına rağmen, bazı örümceklerin ağ örme aygıtları adaptif varyasyonlara uğrayabilirler. Bu çalışmada, oldukça dikkat çekici ağ örücü bir örümcek olan Argiope bruennichi‘nin (Scopoli, 1772) ağ yapısı ve ağ örü aygıtının yapısal organizasyonu, taramalı elektron mikroskobu (SEM) kullanılarak incelenmiştir. A. bruennichi‘nin ağ yapısı, örü memeleri özellikle posterior örü memeleri ve spigotların düzenlenmesi gösterilmiş ve elde edilen veriler literatür ışığında tartışılmıştır.
Aydın İli Zeytin Alanlarında Zeytin Sineği (Bactrocera oleae (Gmelin)) (Diptera: Tephritidae)‘ nin Populasyon Değişimleri ve Zararı
Authors: Kaya Apak Fulya , Başpınar Hüseyin
Published: March 2021

Bu çalışma ile Aydın ili Umurlu, Dalama ve Çakmar mahallelerinden seçilen üç zeytin bahçesinde Zeytin sineği (Bactrocera oleae (Gmelin)) (Diptera: Tephritidae)‘ nin mevsim içinde ortaya çıkış zamanı, populasyon değişimi ve meyvelerdeki bulaşıklılık oranı belirlenmeye çalışılmıştır. Çalışmada her bir bahçeye birer adet %2 diamonyum fosfat içeren McPhail (McPhail) ve feromon kapsüllü görsel sarı yapışkan tuzak (feromon), ayrıca üçer adet içerisine amonyum asetat konulmuş epondorf tüplerin monte edildiği görsel sarı yapışkan tuzaklar (AA) asılmıştır. Çalışma 2009-2011 yılları arasında yürütülmüş ve tuzaklar haftalık olarak kontrol edilmiştir. Yapılan populasyon takibi çalışmaları sonucunda tuzaklarda ilk ergin sinekler genel olarak Ekim ayının ortalarında yakalanmış ve mevsim süresince devam etmiş ve Aralık ayının ortalarına doğru popülasyonun sıfır düzeyine indiği gözlemlenmiştir. Örnekleme alanlarında Zeytin sineği populasyonu çok düşük düzeylerde seyretmiştir. Ancak popülasyonun maksimuma ulaştığı 2009 yılında Umurlu‘ daki bahçede daha yüksek bir popülasyon ortaya çıkmış ve 30 Ekim 2009 tarihinde feromon tuzakta 307,0 birey/tuzak birey saptanmıştır. Popülasyon düzeyleri aynı tarihte aynı bahçede McPhail tuzakta 70,0 birey/tuzak, AA tuzaklarda ise ortalama 51,3 birey/tuzak olarak belirlenmiştir. Meyvelerde en fazla bulaşıklılık oranı ise yine aynı yıl %17,2 olarak Umurlu‘da bulunmuştur. Aynı tarihte Dalama ve Çakmar‘daki bahçelerde de sırasıyla feromon tuzaklarda 45,0 birey/tuzak ve 3,0 birey/tuzak; McPhail tuzaklarda 8,0 birey/tuzak ve 1,0 birey/tuzak; AA tuzaklarda ise ortalama 4,7 birey/tuzak ve 0,3 birey/tuzak olarak belirlenmiştir. Dalama ve Çakmar‘da en fazla vuruk oranları sırasıyla %8,9 ve %3,7 olmuştur. Çalışmadaki diğer yıllarda hem popülasyon hem de meyvelerdeki vuruk oranları çok düşük gerçekleşmiştir.
Project-Based Learning promotes students' motivation and attitudes
Authors: Dang Mai Hai
Published: March 2021

This study examines how Project-Based Learning (PBL) influences the attitudes and motivation of law students in School of Law, VNU to learn International Envirnomental Law. The sample of the study consists of 100 students from School of Law, VNU. The study used a mixed methods research design: quantitative as well as qualitative. The two research hypotheses were as follows: (1) Project-Based Learning increases student motivation; and (2) Project-Based Learning improves student attitudes? The study's findings indicate that an intervention that combines the teaching of International Envirnomental Law with Project-Based Learning results in both increased motivation among students and more positive attitudes towards studying International Envirnomental Law. Students reported greater pleasure, curiosity, interest, and cooperation when Project-Based Learning was used. The findings suggest that introducing Project-Based Learning can bring about improvements in both student motivation and their attitudes.
The Issue of Compensation for Damage Caused by Violations of Competition Law in Vietnam
Authors: Tu Tran Anh
Published: March 2021

In Viet nam, current legal provisions related to the compensation for damages caused by the violation of competition law, are limited and have some irrelevant issues.This fact has greatly influenced on settlement of disputes raised from competition relations - A type of dispute is forseen to occur in the near future. The following article contributes to outline a legal framework on compensation for damages caused by violations of competition law, at the same time, analyzes and evaluates some shortcomings of the current regulations on the basis of comparision to practical demand for the purpose of providing some orientations and solutions to perfect these regulations.
Ang lo - American Common Law and the Implementation in Vietnam
Authors: Dung Nguyen Dang , Duy Nguyen Dang
Published: March 2021

Due to characteristics of the socialist legal system, in the process of development and integration, Vietnam needs to absorb the advantages of other legal systems. The paper analyzes the features and advantages of sources of the Anglo-American legal system and lessons for Vietnam.
PELATIHAN ENGLISH QUESTIONS BAGI PARA PETUGAS PARKIR DI KAWASAN WISATA BUDAYA CIUNG WANARA KARANGKMULYAN
Authors: Rohayati Dedeh , Rustandi Andi , Tarwana Wawan , Nurkhasanah Indah , Rohana Ade
Published: March 2021

Pentingnya kemampuan komunikasi bahasa Inggris semakin disadari oleh semua pihak, termasuk para petugas parkir di kawasan objek wisata budaya Ciung Wanara, Karangkamulyan. Oleh karena itu, tim pengabdian kepada masyarakat Universitas Galuh melaksanakan pelatihan English Questions, khususnya materi Yes/No Questions dan 5W+1H Questions. Project-based learning diterapkan dalam program ini dengan berprinsip kepada aspek andragogik. Subjek pengabdian berjumlah 6 orang petugas parkir di area objek wisata budaya Ciung Wanara. Pelatihan English Questions yang meliputi pelafalan dan penggunaannya dengan benar dilakukan selama kurun waktu 7 kali pertemuan. Sumber data pengabdian ini diperoleh melalui observasi dan rekaman video yang dianalisis menggunakan teori pendukung secara deskriptif. Sedangkan penilaian kemampuan English Question menggunakan CEFR. Hasil analisis menunjukan bahwa kemampuan bahasa Inggris yang dimiliki para petugas parkir di kawasan objek wisata budaya Ciung Wanara Karangkamulyan semakin signifikan. Mereka mampu membuat pertanyaan dengan berbagai situasi, apabila ada turis asing datang; diantaranya pertanyaan (1)  saat turis datang atau turun dari bus di area parkir; (2) ketika turis hendak  mencari restoran; (3) ketika turis keluar dari restoran; (4) saat turis memasuki area Ciung Wanara; (5) ketika turis  keluar dari area situs; dan (6) saat turis akan segera melanjutkan perjalanan. Keberhasilan ini diharapkan mampu mendongkrak peningkatan kesan positif objek wisata tersebut dari para pengunjunag, terutama turis asing. Dengan demikian, kapasitas para petugas parkir sebagai bagian dari objek wisata budaya Ciung Wanara juga semakin optimal dan para petugas parkir pun dapat meraih keuntungan yang maksimal.
MENINGKATKAN PEREKONOMIAN IBU RUMAH TANGGA DENGAN MENUMBUHKAN MINAT BERWIRAUSAHA DI MASA PANDEMI COVID-19
Authors: Handari Astri , Ramadhani Indi , Badriatin Tine , Hijriah Tasya Khoerunnisa , Jannah Aulia Azizatul
Published: March 2021

Universitas Siliwangi sebagai lembaga pendidikan yang melaksanakan Kuliah Kerja Nyata (KKN) Mandiri. KKN Mandiri merupakan suatu program kuliah yang bersifat pengabdian kepada masyarakat yang posisinya berada di tengah pandemi seperti saat ini dengan tujuan untuk membentengi penyebaran virus Corona (Covid-19) di lingkungan masyarakat, membangun mahasiswa menjadi mahasiswa yang berkarakter, memiliki jiwa yang empati terhadap sesama, dan memperkuat kepekaan mahasiswa terhadap permasalahan yang ada di lingkungan sekitar. KKN Mandiri dalam rangka pencegahan virus corona dan sebagai pemberdayaan masyarakat melalui pengenalan konsep kewirausahaan di daerah Kota Tasikmalaya, salah satunya di Perum Bumi Endah Residence, Kelurahan Parakannyasag, Kecamatan Indihiang, merupakan perumahan yang terbilang cukup baru dibangun yang mempunyai 205 Kepala Keluarga. Tujuan kegiatan di Perumahan Bumi Endah Residence adalah meningkatkan perekonomian ibu rumah tangga (IRT) dengan menumbuhkan minat berwirausaha di masa pandemi Covid-19. Di perumahan ini sendiri sudah terdapat beberapa IRT yang mulai berwirausaha, hanya saja sebagain IRT lainnya hanya diam saja. Mengingat saat ini sedang terjadi pandemi sehingga IRT tersebut diberikan solusi untuk berbisnis sekaligus memecahkan permasalahan perekonomian keluarga. Pengabdian ini menggunakan metode penyuluhan yang dihadiri oleh 5 orang IRT Perum Bumi Endah Residence. Bertujuan untuk memberikan bekal wawasan dan pemahaman mengenai konsep wirausaha di masa pandemi. Hasil dari kegiatan ini adalah memproduksi face shield sebagai solusi dari permasalahan sebagian kalangan orang sakit yang merasa pengap saat memakai masker kain.
Front Matter
Authors: Galuh Abdimas
Published: March 2021

Front Matter
Pemberdayaan Kader Kesehatan Melalui Inovasi Teknologi Excellent Care Menuju Masyarakat Sehat, Sejahtera Dan Bebas Covid-19 Di Desa Darul Amin Kecamatan Lawe Alas Kabupaten Aceh Tenggara
Authors: Yusnaini Yusnaini
Published: March 2021

Desa Darul Amin merupakan desa yang berada di Kecamatan Lawe Alas Kabupaten Aceh Tenggara, Provinsi Aceh, Indonesia. Survey awal selama masa pandemi covid-19 didapatkan beberapa permasalahan berupa masyarakat sering berkumpul bersama bila ada acara/kegiatan, masyarakat merasa khawatir ke tempat layanan kesehatan, prevalensi penyakit tertinggi seperti hipertensi, rematik, asam urat dan diabetes. Adapun hasil pertanian masyarakat berupa jagung, padi, jahe,kunyit, lengkuas dan minyak kelapa.  Oleh karena itu, pentingnya pengembangan inovasi teknologi excellent care sebagai sarana fasilitas pelayanan kesehatan dan bisnis online untuk mewujudkan masyarakat sehat, sejahtera dan bebas covid-19. Kegiatan yang dilakukan terdiri dari pemberdayaan kader kesehatan, desiminasi ilmu tentang ramuan herbal, pengembangan inovasi teknologi excellent care dan kunjungan tim tenaga kesehatan untuk layanan homecare kepada masyarakat. Kegiatan tersebut bertujuan meningkatkan kesehatan melalui layanan konsultasi dan homecare, mendukung program pemerintah dalam penerapanan social distancing, memberikan peluang bisnis bagi masyarakat dalam mempromosikan ramuan herbal serta mengembangkan Desa Darul Amin sebagai desa percontohan yang memanfaatkan fasilitas pelayanan kesehatan online yang dapat memandirikan masyarakat untuk hidup sehat dan  produktif. Kelompok sasaran dalam kegiatan ini adalah masyarakat dan kader di Desa Darul Amin. Adapun hasil capaian kegiatan yaitu masyarakat sudah memanfaatkan layanan kesehatan online, masyarakat sudah mempromosikan ramuan herbalnya melalui www.excellentcare.com, kader dan tenaga kesehatan sudah mendapatkan penghasilan dari layanan homecare.
Perspectivas de integralidade na percepção de profissionais do Núcleo Ampliado de Saúde da Família e Atenção Básica em Belém do Pará, Brasil
Authors: Silva Thaís do Socorro da Luz , Da Silva Marcos Válerio Santos
Published: March 2021

Objetivo: Analisar o Núcleo ampliado de Saúde da Família (Nasf-AB) quanto a integralidade, sob a perspectiva de profissionais de duas equipes Nasf-AB no município de Belém, Estado do Pará, Brasil. Métodos: Tratou-se de uma abordagem qualitativa do tipo estudo de caso com observação participante. Foram realizadas entrevistas semi-estruturadas com nove profissionais de duas equipes Nasf-AB. A entrevista foi guiada por um roteiro com questões divididas em duas partes, a primeira compreendeu informações sobre caracterização profissional e a segunda teve questões referentes as práticas de integralidade. Posteriormente foi feita a análise de conteúdo desse material, no período de Agosto a Dezembro de 2017. Resultados: Os resultados revelam que cinco dos profissionais possuem pós-graduação, mas apenas um possui especialização na área de Saúde Coletiva, indicando formação teórica específica insuficiente da equipe. Parte dos entrevistados caracterizou a integralidade como assistência geral, visão do indivíduo como um todo e também como integração no processo de trabalho. Conclusão: Os profissionais demonstraram compreender a essência do princípio da integralidade de maneira crítica, enquanto bandeira de luta para modificação das práticas de saúde.
Thermal Energy Estimation by In-situ Combustion in An Abandoned Oil Well
Authors: Maryam Ansari , Alam Ghufran
Published: March 2021

A downside of producing oil is that it can never be fully recovered. After the end of a well's life span, the residual oil remaining in the reservoir on average can be over 30%. This residual oil can be extracted using enhanced oil recovery techniques, one of which combusts the oil in the formation where the average reservoir temperature can increase to 400⁰C for light oil and over 600⁰C for heavy oils. This method can become a significant catalyst in solving Pakistan's energy need and increasing power production. This paper aims to estimate the thermal energy production by combusting this residual oil using in-situ combustion by air injection technique. The study deals with the well Kahi-01 located in the upper Indus basin having three formations. The main target is the Hangu formation and its three reservoir blocks. This formation is characterized by its high residual oil percentage of 76-85% at depths of about 1691-1741 meters. The results show that the highest thermal energy output among the three reservoirs was 34.6e6 Megajoules. The highest power output from the binary plant was 38.5e4 Kilowatt hour.
Eğitim Giderleri Açısından Merkezi Yönetim Bütçesi Mevcut Durum ve Politika Önerileri
Authors: Sağ Kadir Şafak
Published: March 2021

Konsolide bütçe olarak isimlendirilen Merkezi Yönetim Bütçesi, devlet idarelerine ait giderleri ifade etmektedir. Merkezi Yönetim Bütçesinin son beş yılına baktığımızda giderler, her zaman bir önceki yılın enflasyonunun üzerinde bir artış göstermiştir. Bu durum, bütçeyi elde eden kamu kurum ve kuruluşları için olumlu olsa da devletin bütçe dengesini bozmaktadır. Bakanlıklar, merkezi yönetim ve çeşitli gelirlerle elde ettikleri bütçelerini; personel giderleri, SGK giderleri, mal ve hizmet alım giderleri, cari transferler ve sermaye giderleri gibi kalemlerde kullanmaktadır. Bakanlıkların bütçeleri karşılaştırılırken maaş ve SGK giderleri dışındaki bütçelerini karşılaştırmak daha sağlıklı olacaktır. Bu doğrultuda, Merkezi Yönetim Bütçesinde en büyük payın eğitime ayrıldığını söylemek mümkündür. Ancak bakanlıkların personel sayılarına ve hizmet verdikleri grubun mevcudu göz önünde bulundurulduğunda, Millî Eğitim Bakanlığı, yaklaşık 1.100.000 personel ve 18 milyonun üzerinde öğrenci sayısı ile doğrudan hizmet ettiği nüfus en yüksek bakanlıktır. Eğitime ilişkin bütçeyi değerlendirdiğimizde; Millî Eğitim Bakanlığı bütçesinin, kamunun bütçesi olan konsolide bütçeye oranla her geçen yıl azaldığı görülmektedir. 2021 bütçesi genel olarak değerlendirildiğinde 2018’den itibaren yoğunlaşan enflasyon baskısı ile salgın krizinin yansımalarının açıkça görüldüğü söylenebilir. Bu çalışmada, Merkezi Yönetim Bütçesi verilerinden hareketle MEB bütçesi incelenmiş ve Türkiye’de eğitimin gelişmesinin önündeki engellerden biri olan eğitim bütçesinin yeniden ele alınması ve eğitimin nitelikli noktalara erişmesi için birtakım somut politika önerileri sunulmuştur.
Surfactant-free Fabrication of Macroporous Silicone Monoliths for Flexible Thermal Insulation
Authors: Hayase Gen
Published: March 2021

Hydrophobic silicone macroporous materials prepared in an aqueous solution by the sol–gel method have been considered for various applications such as separation media, heat insulators, and liquid nitrogen adsorbents. In the conventional preparation process, surfactants are used to suppress phase separation to obtain a uniform bulk material. However, a large amount of solvent and time is required to remove them before drying, which hinders industrial-scale synthesis. By copolymerizing tetra-, tri-, and bifunctional organosilicon alkoxides in an aqueous acetic acid–urea solution, flexible macroporous silicone monoliths were successfully obtained. The marshmallow-like monoliths recovered their original shape even after 80 % uniaxial compression and significant bending and water repellency. The thermal conductivity of those materials was ~0.035 W m−1 K−1 and did not increase even under 60 % uniaxial compression. This characteristic property can be used for thermal insulation on surfaces with various shapes and in confined spaces.
Multi-fidelity Sequential Learning for Accelerated Materials Discovery
Authors: Palizhati Aini , Aykol Muratahan , Suram Santosh , Hummelshøj Jens Strabo , Montoya Joseph H.
Published: March 2021

We introduce a new agent-based framework for materials discovery that combines multi-fidelity modeling and sequential learning to lower the number of expensive data acquisitions while maximizing discovery. We demonstrate the framework's capability by simulating a materials discovery campaign using experimental and DFT band gap data. Using these simulations, we determine how different machine learning models and acquisition strategies influence the overall rate of discovery of materials per experiment. The framework demonstrates that including lower fidelity (DFT) data, whether as a-priori knowledge or using in-tandem acquisition, increases the discovery rate of materials suitable for solar photoabsorption. We also show that the performance of a given agent depends on data size, model selection, and acquisition strategy. As such, our framework provides a tool that enables materials scientists to test various acquisition and model hyperparameters to maximize the discovery rate of their own multi-fidelity sequential learning campaigns for materials discovery.
An Inverse Thermogelling Bioink Based on an ABA Type Poly(2-Oxazoline) Amphiphile
Authors: Hahn Lukas , Karakaya Emine , Zorn Theresa , Sochor Benedikt , Maier Matthias , Stahlhut Philipp , Forster Stefan , Fischer Karl , Seiffert Sebastian , Pöppler Ann-Christin , Detsch Rainer , Luxenhofer Robert
Published: March 2021

Hydrogels are key components in several biomedical research areas such as biofabrication. Here, a novel ABA-type triblock copolymer is introduced that undergoes a inverse thermogelation, i.e. it forms a hydrogel about cooling aqueous polymer solutions. The macroporous hydrogel was rheologically investigate in detail and used for 3D printing using an extrusion based printer. Preliminary experiment show very good cytocompatibility of NIH 3T3 cells also after printing and the possibility to combine the novel material with other hydrogel forming materials such as alginate.
Fragment Molecular Orbital Based Interaction Analyses on Complexes Between RBD Variants and ACE2
Authors: Akisawa Kazuki , Hatano Ryo , Okuwaki Koji , Kitahara Shun , Tachino Yusuke , Mochizuki Yuji
Published: March 2021

The spike protein plays an important role in the infection of SARS-CoV-2 to human cells, and the binding affinity of receptor binding domain (RBD) to angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) is of special interest. In this report, we present a series of interaction analyses for the RBD - ACE2 complex (PDB ID: 6M0J) and mutated complexes of UK (B.1.1.7 lineage), South Africa (B1.3.51) and Brazil (B1.1.248) types, based on the fragment molecular orbital (FMO) calculations. The effects of mutations are investigated in terms of inter-fragment interaction energies (IFIEs), indicating the higher affinities of RBD variants with ACE2.
Magnesium Oxide as an Additive with Polymeric Sulfur Cathode and Modified Glass Fiber Separator for High Performance Lithium-Sulfur Batteries
Authors: Kiai Maryam Sadat
Published: March 2021

The lithium ion technology is now beginning to enter into electric vehicles and grid storage of renewable energies (solar and wind energy). However, the current lithium ion technology has reached the limitations of their charge-storage capacity and energy density. Therefore, alternative cathode and anode materials that offer higher capacities need to be developed. Lithium- sulfur battery with sulfur based cathode undergoes conversion reactions while accommodating more ions and electrons as promising options to overcome the charge-storage limitations of lithium ion battery. Cost, cycle life, safety, energy, power, and environmental impact should be considered for commercializing modified lithium-sulfur batteries. In this study highly conductive and lightweight cathode materials consist of poly 1,5-diaminoanthraquinone (PDAAQ) and magnesium oxide (MgO) have been considered to increase cycle life and performance of lithium-sulfur batteries. Modified one and double side coated glass fiber separator also was investigated to improve confinement of active materials on the pores and prevented dissolution of undesired materials in the electrolyte. The cells with MgO/PDAAQ/S cathode and uncoated glass fiber separator showed initial discharge capacity of 1000 mAh g-1 at 2C. The discharge capacity decreased at ~ 900 mAh g-1 for 5C. MgO/PDAAQ/S cathode and double side coated glass fiber separator showed the higher capacities of ~1250 and 1170 at 2C and 5C respectively.
Assessment of knowledge and concern of hypoglycemia among rural diabetes population
Authors: Annamalai T T  , Kannan Rajendran  , Krishnan V
Published: March 2021

Diabeties mellitus now a days is a very common disease in developing countries like India. It is considered as a public health problem globally. International Diabetes Federation states that around 382 million diabetic patients are present worldwide. And it states that most of them belong to low and middle-income countries. Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder characterized by elevated blood glucose levels and disturbances in carbohydrates, fats, and protein metabolism and associated with metabolic complications that can subsequently lead to premature death. The term hypoglycemia means "under-sweet blood." It occurs when the blood glucose falls to <40–50 mg/dl, which may endanger the patient's life as well as other person's lives. It can be caused by too much insulin intake or oral hypoglycemic agents, too little food, or excessive physical activity. Diabetes medications, including insulin and sulfonylureas, are among the most common causes of hypoglycemia in diabetic subjects. We conducted this study to elucidate how much of our rural sector population was aware of hypoglycemia and medication adherence.  It is a Prospective, observational study using a validated questionnaire. Our study depicted women and people belonging to low socio-economic status had to be taught individually about the chronicity of diabetes, significant adherence to medication, and especially counselling periodically. We must educate our population in their native language about imminent symptoms of hypoglycemia and way of prevention. Trained diabetes counsellors are also important in our country as thus hold millions of diabetes population, and it should be made available at primary health care itself.
Evaluation of anti-diabetic activity of Trianthema portulacastrum Linn in Dithizone induced diabetes in Wistar rats
Authors: Divya Yada  , Sivakkumar T  , Sudhakar M
Published: March 2021

Trianthema portulacastrum Linn. Whole plant is an extensively used plant for medication in India for the treatment of various health issues. This study was focused to prefigure the antidiabetic potency of Chloroform extract of the Trianthema portulacastrum (CETP)  whole plant administered at two doses (100mg/kg and 200 mg/kg) for the duration of 21days in Dithizone - induced diabetic rats. The rats were separated into five groups, each group containing six animals. All Groups except Group I were made diabetic by intraperitonial administration of Dithizone(50mg/kg). Group I served as control group, Group II served as diabetic control received Dithizone(50mg/kg), Group III rats were administered with glibenclamide (10mg/kg), a standard oral hypoglycemic agent while Group IV and Group V diabetic rats were served with 100 mg/kg and 200 mg/kg of CETP whole plant respectively. Potency of the plant extract as an antidiabetic was assessed in dithizone induced diabetic models by comparing biochemical parameters like blood glucose level, Glucose tolerance, lipid profiles along with the liver antioxidant enzymes, glycogen content and Glycogenic enzymes which were quantified using standard experimental procedures. There exists a significant reduction in levels of blood glucose, raise in glucose tolerance, and improved imbalance in lipid metabolism in diabetic rats after administration of the extract at 100mg/kg and 200mg/kg. T.portulacastrum  with 200mg/kg of the extract showed the best hypoglycemic action by comparing favorably well with Glibenclamide. This investigation clearly showed that, the extract is endowed with hypoglycemic activity, T.portulacastrum  may also defend the deterioration of liver due to diabetes.
Pancreatic cancer is marked by complement-high blood monocytes and tumor-associated macrophages
Authors: Kemp Samantha B , Steele Nina G , Carpenter Eileen S , Donahue Katelyn L , Bushnell Grace G , Morris Aaron H , The Stephanie , Orbach Sophia M , Sirihorachai Veerin R , Nwosu Zeribe C , Espinoza Carlos , Lima Fatima , Brown Kristee , Girgis Alexander A , Gunchick Valerie , Zhang Yaqing , Lyssiotis Costas A , Frankel Timothy L , Bednar Filip , Rao Arvind , Sahai Vaibhav , Shea Lonnie D , Crawford Howard C , Pasca di Magliano Marina
Published: March 2021

Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDA) is accompanied by reprogramming of the local microenvironment, but changes at distal sites are poorly understood. We implanted biomaterial scaffolds, which act as an artificial premetastatic niche, into immunocompetent tumor-bearing and control mice, and identified a unique tumor-specific gene expression signature that includes high expression of C1qa, C1qb, Trem2, and Chil3. Single-cell RNA sequencing mapped these genes to two distinct macrophage populations in the scaffolds, one marked by elevated C1qa, C1qb, and Trem2, the other with high Chil3, Ly6c2 and Plac8. In mice, expression of these genes in the corresponding populations was elevated in tumor-associated macrophages compared with macrophages in the normal pancreas. We then analyzed single-cell RNA sequencing from patient samples, and determined expression of C1QA, C1QB, and TREM2 is elevated in human macrophages in primary tumors and liver metastases. Single-cell sequencing analysis of patient blood revealed a substantial enrichment of the same gene signature in monocytes. Taken together, our study identifies two distinct tumor-associated macrophage and monocyte populations that reflects systemic immune changes in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma patients.
Implementation of the Norms of International Law on the Legal Status of Refugees into the Legislation of the Russian Federation and the Mechanism for their Implementation
Authors:   Siberian Federal University, Pavelyeva E. A. , Paytyan R. Kh. ,   Siberian Federal University
Published: March 2021

The analysis of the application of the norms of international law in relation to the establishment of the legal status of refugees, their protection, granting of asylum in the Russian legal system is carried out. Conclusions are drawn about the inconsistency of some norms of national law with universal norms. Problems are identified at the term level. The necessity of supplementing the concept of «refugee» with new categories and features, such as armed conflicts in the country of habitual residence, is substantiated. In support of this thesis, an overview of Russian judicial practice is given. It is concluded that from a legal point of view, both at the universal and at the national levels, a very effective system of assistance to refugees has developed. However, in practice, when the need arises to implement such norms, numerous difficulties arise. It is recommended to solve these problems by eliminating the inconsistency of norms at different levels. The 1951 Convention has ceased to meet the needs and realities of the modern world order. The need to revise the entire system of norms in this area, and the implementation of innovations in national laws is revealed. The role of cooperation between the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees and the national departments of the Russian Federation is analyzed, and the significant role of the Agency in improving the legislative framework of the Russian Federation is indicated. It is recommended to develop mandatory rules regarding the procedure for granting refugee status. It is proposed to give more legal force to the New York Declaration adopted in 2016, which fully fills the gaps in this area, but at the moment it is only advisory in nature. The tightening of the rules for granting legal status to refugees as a result of the analysis of current trends in the migration policy of Russia is revealed. It is recommended to find a balance of interests in terms of the ratio of the principles of sovereignty and respect for human rights and freedoms.