bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Design Thinking and Project-Based Learning (DT-PBL): A Review of the Literature
Authors: Jia Li , Jalaludin Nur Atiqah , Rasul Sattar
Published: September 2023

Design thinking and project-based learning (DT-PBL) has emerged as an innovative and transformative educational approach, garnering substantial interest in the educational field in recent years. This review delves into existing literature concerning DT-PBL within the realm of education through a systematic literature review. A thorough exploration of academic databases yielded 14 journals that examine this educational paradigm. Within those journals, two distinct models of DT-PBL emerged, signifying the nascent stage of comprehensive research in this area. These models provide conceptual frameworks for teachers and institutions seeking to integrate DT-PBL into their pedagogical strategies. Furthermore, the articles encompassed strategies for student learning outcomes, facilitating teacher professional development, navigating challenges, and acknowledging potential limitations within the DT-PBL context. The synthesis of the findings revealed that the DT-PBL methodology exhibits a discernible impact on students’ creativity enhancement and refined problem-solving capabilities. DT-PBL is a program that helps students develop critical skills beyond the traditional classroom setting. Simultaneously, the review revealed that DT-PBL has the potential to reshape teacher professional training paradigms. Engaging teachers in DT-PBL experiences empower them with innovative tools to adapt to evolving educational landscapes. This educational model is ready to undergo progressive refinement, evolving into a mature pedagogical methodology that transcends disciplinary boundaries. The rich insights from this review facilitate continued growth and adaptation of DT-PBL in diverse educational settings, thereby enriching the educational experience for students and teachers alike.
Ahşap Çandı Camilerin Mimarisi Ve Koruma Önerileri: Kocaeli Orhan Gazi (Işıklı) Camisi
Authors: KAHRAMAN Gülçin
Published: September 2023

Ahşap çandı, tarih öncesi devirlerden 19.yy.’a kadar uygulanmaya devam eden, ahşapların üst üste yığma sistemde inşa edildiği, özellikle Karadeniz Bölgesinde görülen bir yapım tekniğidir. Kırsal mimaride serender, depo ve mescit yapılarında görülen bu teknikle yapılmış yapıların birçoğu metruk durumda olup, kaybedilmeye yüz tutmuş mimari miras değerleridir. Bu çalışmada Kocaeli ili, İzmit ilçesi, Bağlıca Köyü’nde yer alan Orhan Gazi (Işıklı) Camisi üzerinden ahşap çandı tekniğinde inşa edilmiş camilerin mimari özelikleri, yapım tekniği ve malzemeleri, dönem içerisinde aldığı ekler ve koruma sorunları değerlendirilmiştir. Benzer yapım tekniğindeki yapıların kültür varlığı olarak korunmaları için farkındalık yaratılması ve korunmaları için restorasyon müdahaleleri önerilmiştir.
Um programa para a promoção da convivência saudável e prevenção da violência virtual
Authors: Bozza Thais Cristina Leite , Vinha Telma Pileggi
Published: September 2023

Irá ser apresentada uma pesquisa-ação do tipo pesquisa-formação, fundamentada na teoria construtivista piagetiana, com o propósito de compreender como uma intervenção educativa pode promover a convivência ética em ambientes on-line. Para alcançar esse objetivo, foi desenvolvido, implementado e avaliado o programa “A Convivência Ética On-line”, o qual foi aplicado a estudantes do 8º e 9º anos de uma escola pública da Rede Municipal de Campinas, São Paulo. Os dados foram coletados por meio de avaliações formativas, questionários e grupos focais, e foram posteriormente analisados tanto quantitativamente quanto qualitativamente. Os resultados obtidos refletiram em transformações significativas identificadas nos participantes, representados por meio de três estudos de caso neste artigo, no que diz respeito ao envolvimento dos estudantes em situações de agressões virtuais, bem como em relação aos avanços nas dimensões abordadas durante a intervenção: comportamentos online e riscos virtuais. Esta pesquisa se justifica devido à carência de programas brasileiros avaliados de forma científica que visem à promoção da convivência ética online, especialmente no que se refere à prevenção da violência virtual e à promoção de valores morais universalmente desejáveis, fundamentais para a convivência tanto no ambiente virtual quanto fora dele.
EFL Teachers' and Students' Attitudes and Practices Regarding Oral Communication in English Classes: Ethiopian High School Context
Authors: Sada Eyasu Yaya , Bulbula Dereje Asfaw , Bulti Tesfa Alemu
Published: September 2023

This study looked at the attitudes of Ethiopian English teachers and Bonga Mehal Ketema High School grade 10 students about spoken communication in the classroom. The purpose of this study was to determine why oral communication is such an important part of English teaching, what role teachers and students play in making orally active students in the English classroom.  Four English teachers were purposively interviewed, and 95 pupils in the tenth grade completed a questionnaire. The findings show that the majority of teachers and students believe that oral communication is an important aspect of the English education process. It is primarily due to the fact that being able to express yourself vocally in English in today's world is extremely important. The findings also reveal that teachers believe assessing students' oral competence is difficult since it is not as concrete as other abilities assessed in the English foreign language course. The challenge of convincing timid or unmotivated students to engage orally, as well as a lack of time, make assessing students a challenging undertaking. Thus, EFL teachers should establish a welcoming environment in the classroom to help students enhance their speaking skills.
The Impact of English Educational Tourism on the Growth of Local Economy: A Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Basri Muhammad , Islam Farzana Sharmin Pamela , Paramma Muhammad Azwar , Anas Ismail
Published: September 2023

This systematic literature review (SRL) examines the impact of English educational tourism (EET) on the growth of local Small-Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Through a comprehensive search of academic databases and systematic assessment of study quality, a total of 49 studies were selected for inclusion. The studies varied in design, location, and intervention, but all focused on the relationship between English educational tourism and the growth of local SMEs. This SLR focuses on the typology of SMEs in EET, its impact on rural economy and local community empowerment, and SMEs’ challenges in growing their businesses. The findings suggest that English educational tourism can have a positive impact on local SMEs and rural communities, including increased revenue, community empowerment, cultural preservation, and poverty reduction. However, it is crucial to ensure that the benefits of EET are distributed fairly and that local communities are actively involved in the decision-making process to maximize positive impacts and mitigate potential negative impacts. Overall, the results suggest that English educational tourism can be a promising strategy for promoting the growth of local economy, but more research is needed to fully understand the conditions under which this impact is most effective.
Gender Equality in the Foreign Language Textbooks of Indonesian Junior High Schools
Authors: Dalle Ambo , Jabu Baso , Rimang Siti Suwadah
Published: September 2023

The objectives of this research were (1) to find out the gender representation of men and women in the English curriculum documents; and (2) to find out the distribution of men and women in the foreign curriculum documents. The sample consisted of three most common books used in junior high schools representing grade VII, VIII and IX. The data on gender equality were analyzed through content analysis approach. The results of the research showed that: (1) the lexical representation of men compared to women in the textbook were higher than women lexical related issues; (2) the distributions of men were also much wider compared to the distribution of women. The word ‘he’ is used much more frequently that the used of word ‘she’ in different context of reading, writing, listening and speaking
Responsiveness of leguminous crops to various elements of their cultivation technologies in the conditions of the Volgograd region
Authors:   Timirâzevskaâ selʹskohozâjstvennaâ akademiâ, Moskvichev A. Yu. , Agapova S. A. , Korzhenko I. A.
Published: September 2023

The importance of leguminous crops in the overall balance of grain in the country, as well as in the supply of biological nitrogen to the soil, is undeniable. The aim of the research was to study two methods – pre-sowing inoculation and pre-harvest desiccation of crops on the productivity and quality of the resulting soybean grain. The article presents observations and studies of individual elements in the technology of cultivation of rain-fed chickpeas and irrigated soybeans. The importance of pre-sowing seed treatment – inoculation, with modern preparations that can enhance their mobilization processes in the soil is considered. In practice, these leguminous crops are cultivated without presowing inoculation. As a result, a certain level of grain yield of these crops is obtained, but their main advantage of leguminous crops in the accumulation of biological nitrogen in the soil does not occur properly. Therefore, as a good precursor for subsequent crops, legumes lose their importance. As an inoculant, the biological preparation GeostimFit G (at a dosage of 5‑10 l / t) was used. Foliar fertilizing with biological products and a natural mineral – bilator, helps to increase the productivity of a legume plant and reduce its susceptibility to pathogens. By the end of the growing season, leguminous plants need to apply such a technique as pre-harvest desiccation for the simultaneous ripening of grain. As desiccants, an industrially produced chemical preparation was used – reglon at a dosage of 2 l/ha and a natural mineral mined in the territory of the Volgograd region – bischofite in a 30% concentration, which are applied two weeks in advance before the upcoming harvesting of leguminous crops. It is this use of a chemical substance (reglon) and a natural mineral (bischofite) that makes it possible to achieve simultaneous drying of all tiers of a leguminous plant to be harvested, which undoubtedly increases its productivity and improves the quality of the grain obtained.
The Implementation of The Merdeka Curriculum in English Subject at A Vocational High School in Indonesia
Authors: Ferdaus Shinta Amalia , Novita Dian
Published: September 2023

This study aims to analyze the implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum in English subject at one of the vocational high schools in Sidoarjo as the Centre of Excellence of Vocational High School (SMK PK). The study used the descriptive-qualitative method as the research design, and the data were obtained through observations and semi-structured interviews. The subject of this study was an English teacher for 11th graders, and the data sampling used was purposive random sampling in the 11th-grade class. The present study focused on the following six areas regarding the implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum: 1) the implementation of the teaching module, 2) the teaching and learning process, 3) the use of learning materials, 4) the use of learning media, 5) the implementation of assessment and evaluation, and 6) the opportunities and obstacles. The study results found that the Merdeka Curriculum at one of the vocational high schools has been widely implemented. However, obstacles arise related to perceptions changing from teacher-centered learning to student-centered learning. All approaches taken in the teaching and learning process of English learning have resulted in a student-centered approach, which is also consistent with the Pancasila Student Profile outcomes. The integration of Pancasila Student Profile orientation and student-centered approach in English learning is intended to produce generations that are self-sufficient, capable of critical, creative, and innovative thinking, quickly sociable, and capable of communicating and collaborating. In addition, the principle of freedom that is upheld in this Merdeka curriculum has been able to encourage students and teachers to maximize teaching and learning processes that are more meaningful.
Pengaruh Kepemimpinan, Budaya Organisasi, dan Kompensasi Terhadap Kinerja Karyawan Pada PT. Japfa Comfeed Indonesia di Wonoayu Sidoarjo
Authors: Bahrudin M. Yasril , Iryanti Endang
Published: September 2023

Dalam mewujudkan visi dan misi dari perusahan, maka diperlukan peningkatan kinerja dari karyawan yang mana akan memberikan kualitas yang lebih baik. Kemajuan sebuah perusahaan tidak terlepas dari kemajuan karyawannya dalam bekerja yang terlihat dari kinerja karyawannya. Bagaimana karyawan bekerja dan berperilaku yang baik dalam perusahaan akan menentukan nasib sebuah perusahaan di masa yang akan datang. Para karyawan diharapkan menjalankan semua tugas-tugasnya dengan baik. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengkaji pengaruh dari model kepemimpinan, budaya organisasi dan kompensasi terhadap kinerja karyawan pada PT. Japfa Comfeed Indonesia di Wonoayu Sidoarjo. Populasi pada penelitian ini ialah karyawan PT Japfa Comfeed Indonesia di Wonoayu Sidoarjo pada bagian produksi dengan jumlah sampel 78 responden. Dalam penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif dengan menggunakan structural equation modelling dan partial least square (PLS) sebagai alat analisis. Penelitian ini mendapatkan hasil bahwa kepemimpinan, budaya organisasi dan kompensasi berpengaruh signifikan positif.
Performance Analysis of Co-firing Using Palm Kernel Shells in Chain Grate Stoker Coal Fired Power Plant 2 x 7 MW
Authors: Nainggolan Irwan Firmanto , Hadiyanto Hadiyanto , Utomo Tony Suryo
Published: September 2023

Co-firing is the efforts to reduce the use of fossil fuel (coal) form steam power plant. Adding biomass as a partial fuel to the boiler to reduce coal consumption thereby reducing carbon dioxide emissions which can have an impact on the greenhouse effect. This co-firing study implemented 5-20% palm kernel shells. The emission has decreased very significantly in the use of biomass by 20%, Carbon dioxide (CO2) from 7% to 0.9% and carbon monoxide (CO) from 759 Mg/Nm3 to 105 Mg/Nm3. Slagging index during is still within safe limits. Fouling index when coal firing and co-firings 5%, 15% and 20% are in the high category, while co-firing is 10% in the severe category. Base to acid ratio during co-firing test 5%, 10% and 15% in the high/severe category, while co-firing is 20% is still within safe limits. The potential for corrosion due to the presence of chlorine is Cl-induced active oxidation minor. The toxic properties samples obtained from various co-firings are still in safe condition and meet quality standards.
Ensino-aprendizagem de plano cartesiano a partir do jogo “localizando pares ordenados"
Authors: Marques Cruz Alixandre , Da Silva Anderson Cynthia , Alberto de Vasconcelos Carlos
Published: September 2023

O texto tem como objetivo relatar a experiência de uma atividade matemática executada por meio do jogo “Localizando pares ordenados”. O jogo foi realizado com 30 estudantes de uma turma do 8º ano do Ensino Fundamental. Para isso, neste texto, são discutidos aspectos sobre jogos por autores que abordam a temática. As informações sobre o relato de experiência basearam-se em Bicudo (1993). Concluiu-se que o jogo desenvolvido foi relevante para a contribuição da aprendizagem dos estudantes por fixar e sanar dúvidas sobre os conceitos de Plano Cartesiano, pares ordenados e suas coordenadas.
Formação docente para a educação escolar quilombola
Authors: Santos Leandro dos , Marchelli Paulo Sergio
Published: September 2023

O objetivo do artigo é investigar as concepções sobre a educação escolar quilombola postas no Brasil no período de 2002 a 2019. A análise é realizada na perspectiva do materialismo histórico e dialético, de forma a compor um conjunto de elementos conceituais que têm como ponto de partida as relações sociais de produção, emancipação, resistência, historicidade, criticidade, formação, cultura, raça e etnia. Verifica-se que a Comunidade Quilombola da Mussuca no Estado de Sergipe perpassou por uma complexa sistemática de exclusão social, onde se destaca a luta pelo seu reconhecimento e fortalecimento identitário, sendo a educação um caminho fundamental para realizar processos de transformação efetivos. Conclui-se que a educação escolar quilombola carece de maior funcionalidade em termos das concepções e práticas que a suscitam, pois é produzida por meio de um conjunto de ações que não conseguem institucionalizar parâmetros capazes de produzir as transformações desejadas. No âmbito da formação docente, as políticas públicas implementadas não dialogam com as diferenças e as especificidades das comunidades remanescentes de quilombo.
Diagnostic Accuracy of the Carbon Dioxide Gap (ΔCO2) in Predicting the Return of Spontaneous Circulation: A Prospective Single Center Study
Authors: İSLAM Mehmet Muzaffer , AKSEL Gökhan , EROĞLU Serkan Emre , YÖNAK Hayrullah
Published: September 2023

Aim: The carbon dioxide gap or ΔCO2 is the difference between the partial pressure of carbon dioxide

(pCO2 ) and end-tidal carbon dioxide (ETCO2 ), which should normally not exceed 3-5mmHg. In critically ill

patients ΔCO2 increases as a result of decreased cardiac output and pulmonary blood flow compromise.

The primary outcome of this study is to examine the diagnostic accuracy of ΔCO2 in predicting the return

of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) patients.

Material and Methods: Non-traumatic OHCA patients over 18 years of age were included in this

prospective observational study. ETCO2 values were recorded 1 minute after the intubation and arterial

blood gas samples were acquired simutaneously. The difference between the initial ΔCO2 medians of

the ROSC+ and ROSC- patient groups were analyzed and the diagnostic test performance in predicting

ROSC of ΔCO2 was calculated. A regression model was performed to accurately predict ROSC in

OHCA patients.

Results: A total of 46 patients were included to the inal analysis. The ΔCO2 median of the ROSC+ group

was significantly lower than the ROSC- group (p=0.026, 95%CI:-31 to-3). Area under the curve was

calculated as 0.694 (95%CI: 0.532 to 0.855), sensitivity 76.19% (95%CI:52.83 to 91.78%), specificity

76% (95%CI:54.87 to 90.64), and accuracy 76.09% (95%CI:61.23% to87.41%) for the optimal cut-off

value (51.4 mmHg). The regression model consists of age, initial ETCO2 , and initial cardiac rhythm

showed good discrimination in predicting ROSC (AUC=0.846, 95%CI=0.735 to 0.956, p
Efficacy and Safety of Prostate Radiofrequency Thermotherapy in Elderly Patients with BPO and Nocturia Resistant to Alpha-Blocker Therapy: An Observational Study
Authors: YÜCE Ahmet , YAZICI İbrahim , BENLİ Erdal , ÇIRAKOĞLU Abullah , NALBANT İsmail
Published: September 2023

Aim: The purpose of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of the prostate bipolar radiofrequency

thermotherapy method on the complaint of nocturia and its safety in elderly patients.

Material and Methods: The post-procedural results of 100 patients over the age of 65 with complaints of

refractory nocturia were examined. The patients' pre-procedural Qmax values, prostate volumes, postvoid

residual amounts, IPSS scores, frequency of nocturia, and associated quality of life questionnaire

scores were recorded and compared with the results at the 3rd month after the procedure.

Results: The pre-procedural and post-procedural nocturia frequencies of the patients were consecutively

4.1 (2-13) times and 2.1 (0-10)times (p=0.002). There were significant improvements in the N-QOL

scores of the patients by 1.70±0.7 and in their discomfort caused by voiding at night (p
Clinico-Epidemiological Profile of Immunocompetent Patients Diagnosed with Herpes Zoster: A Single-Center Retrospective Cohort Study from Sinop
Authors: KESKİNKAYA Zeynep , SARİYEVA ISMAYİLOV Ayna , AYDIN GÜÇLÜ Özge
Published: September 2023

Aim: Herpes zoster (HZ) mainly occurs in immunocompetent individuals, even though immunosuppression

is a well-known risk factor. The aim of this study was to evaluate the demographic and clinical features

of immunocompetent HZ patients and HZ-related complications with a special focus on possible

contributing factors.

Material and Methods: This single-center, retrospective cohort study included 98 patients with no

known immunosuppressive condition out of 103 patients diagnosed with HZ between September 2019

and August 2020. The patients were evaluated in terms of age, sex, medical history, clinical features,

triggering factors, seasonality, complications, and neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) as a marker of

systemic inflammation.

Results: Ninetyeight immunocompetent patients (male:female ratio=1.1:1) were diagnosed with HZ,

with a median age of 59 years (age range: 5-88). Thoracic dermatome was the leading dermatome

(n=45). Trigeminal nerve was involved in 11 patients, eight of them presenting with ophthalmic HZ. HZ

attacks were mainly detected in summer, while ophthalmic HZ cases were exclusively diagnosed during

fall and winter. Two patients developed ophthalmic HZ following trauma. Eleven patients experienced

postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) during follow-up with a male predominance (p=0.009). A higher mean NLR

value was detected in PHN patients, although it was not statistically significant (p=0.136).

Conclusion: The findings of our study are compatible with the current literature regarding the main

presentation pattern of HZ as unilateral thoracic dermatome involvement and the complications such as

PHN and ophthalmic HZ occurring in a subgroup of patients. The high HZ incidence rate in our series is

likely due to the high median age of the population in our region. The summer peak of HZ cases further

supports the seasonal variability due to the ultraviolet effect, whereas mechanical trauma is another

possible triggering factor. The predictive value of NLR for PHN should be evaluated in further studies.
COVID-19 Kapanmasının Yaşa Bağlı Makula Dejenerasyonu Tedavisine Etkileri
Authors: BİLİCİ Serdar , ŞAHİN-ELARSLAN Kardelen Ezgi
Published: September 2023

Amaç: Yaşa bağlı makula dejenerasyonu (YBMD) olgularında COVID-19 kapanması nedeniyle yaşanan

intravitreal anti-vasküler büyüme faktörü (VEGF) tedavisindeki gecikmenin anatomik ve fonksiyonel

etkilerinin değerlendirilmesi amaçlandı.

Gereç ve Yöntemler: COVID-19 nedeniyle anti-VEGF tedavisine ara verilen YBMD olguları çalışmaya

dahil edildi. Olguların yaş, cinsiyet, tedaviye verilen ara süresi ve tekrar tedavi sonrası enjeksiyon

sayısı ile takip süresi kaydedildi. Karantina öncesi son vizitleri (V0), karantina sonrası ilk (V1) ve son

vizitlerindeki (V2) görme keskinlikleri (GK) ve optik koherans tomografi ile santral makula kalınlığı (SMK)

değerlendirildi. Olgular tedaviye verilen ara süresine göre 18 hafta ve altı (Grup-1) ile 18 hafta üzeri

(Grup-2) olarak alt gruplara ayrıldı.

Bulgular: Çalışmaya yaş ortalaması 73,1 olan 53 olgunun 53 gözü dahil edildi. Pandemi sürecinde

tedaviye verilen ara ortalaması 26,4 ± 10,6 haftaydı. Tekrar tedaviye başlanan olguların ortalama takip

süresi 32,5 (9-52) hafta olup bu süreç içerisinde ortalama 3,84 (1-9) anti-VEGF tedavi uygulanmıştır.

Tüm grupta V0, V1 ve V2 vizitlerindeki ortalama GK sırasıyla 0,78, 0,98 ve 0,89 LogMAR, ortalama

SMK değerleri sırasıyla 371,3, 430,8 ve 334,2 mikron bulunmuştur (Sırasıyla p=0,001 ve p=0,010).

Grup 1’ de V0, V1 ve V2 vizitlerindeki ortalama GK sırasıyla 0,78, 0,89 ve 0,86 LogMAR; ortalama SMK

değerleri sırasıyla 374,5, 378,2 ve 308,2 mikron olarak bulunmuştur (Sırasıyla p=0,272 ve p=0,761).

Grup 2’de V0, V1 ve V2 vizitlerindeki ortalama GK sırasıyla 0,78, 1,03 ve 0,9 LogMAR; ortalama SMK

değerleri sırasıyla 369,6, 457,8 ve 347,5 olarak bulunmuştur (Sırasıyla p=0,006 ve p=0,005).

Sonuç: YBMD olgularında anti-VEGF tedavisine ara verilmesiyle birlikte anatomik ve fonksiyonel olarak

kötüleşme izlenmiştir. Tekrar tedaviye başlanması ile SMK’ da düzelme olmasına rağmen GK kaybı

kalıcı olmuştur.
Myopia in the COVID-19 Pandemic Period in Young Adults: The Sample of Turkey-Zonguldak
Authors: KAYA Pınar , ÜÇGÜL ATILGAN Cemile
Published: September 2023

Aim: Investigating the relationship between the development and progression of myopia and digital

screen time in young adults during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Material and Methods: This single-centered, retrospective study included 106 young adults aged 18-

25 years, followed up in January-March 2019, 2020, and 2021. The patients were divided into two

groups: emmetrope and myopia according to their baseline refractive values. The association between

spherical equivalent refraction (SER) values and digital screen time before and during the pandemic

was evaluated.

Results: The mean age of 59 patients‘ (69.5% female) in the emmetrope group was 20.7±2.0, and

20.6±2.3 years of 47 patients (68.1% female) in the myopia group (p=0.422, p=0.877, respectively).

The patients were reported to spend more time on digital devices in both groups (p
La Virgen de El Panecillo y la Guerra Fría: renovación católica frente a las reivindicaciones sexuales y socialistas de los años 60 en Quito
Authors: Sandoval Natasha
Published: September 2023

El artículo reconstruye el escenario político en que se inauguró el monumento a la Virgen de Quito en el Panecillo y devela las contradicciones que implicó para los actores que intervinieron en su origen y posterior legitimación. Se analiza la semántica de la escultura a partir de los valores correspondientes a la normatividad masculina y el ritual anticomunista que fueron el soporte discursivo que promovió su instalación, mediante la voz autorizada de arzobispos, alcaldes y jefes de Estado. Y, por otro lado, se consideran las voces disidentes que, en el contexto de la Guerra Fría, resistieron a ese discurso desde la reivindicación de sus propias identidades.
Implications of Audit Quality on Agency Conflicts: Evidence from Nigeri
Authors: Olowookere Johnson Kolawole , Lawal Quadri Adebayo , Siyanbola Akeem Adetunji
Published: September 2023

This study examined the link between audit quality and agency costs in Nigeria corporate environment. Specifically, the study examined the way audit quality represented by audit firm size affect agency conflicts represented by asset utilization rate, and whether timeliness of the audit report alters the nexus between audit quality and agency conflicts in Nigeria. The data were collected from seventy-three (73) listed non-financial firms who consistently published their annual reports between 2010 and 2019 out of the one hundred and twelve (112) non-financial firms listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange as of 31st December 2020. Descriptive statistics tools of mean and standard deviation as well as correlation analysis were used for preliminary analysis while fixed effect panel regression was used for the multivariate analysis. Feasible generalize least square was used to estimate the model for robustness check in addition to the use Tobin’s Q as alternative proxy for agency conflicts. The results were obtained by controlling for firm size, firm performance, and firm age. The results of the study revealed a significant negative impact of audit quality on agency costs implying that firms audit by big four have significantly lower agency costs compared to firms audited by other audit firms. Further analysis of the results shows that the positive effect of audit report lag overwhelms the negative influence of audit firm size on agency costs suggesting that using big 4-audit firm would not mitigate agency conflict if the audit report lag is higher. These findings are robust to alternate estimation technique and proxy for agency costs. This study therefore recommends that firms should not only patronize big 4-audit firm to mitigate agency conflict, they must ensure timely audit report.
Customer Centricity and Firm Operational Performance: A Study of Fast Moving Consumer Goods’ Firms in Ogun State, Nigeria.
Authors: Ogunmuyiwa Michael Segun , Agbaje Ifedayo Oladele
Published: September 2023

This study examines customers centricity and firm operational performance in Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCGs) in Ogun State, Nigeria. The study is premised on three customer-centric elements or dimensions: customer integration, internal integration, and external integration. A descriptive survey research design was employed in the study, using the maximum variance sampling technique. A structured questionnaire was administered on customers of selected FMCGs in Ogun State, Nigeria. Employing the Ordinary Least Squares (O.L.S) technique, the results revealed that customers' centricity significantly affects the operational performance of FMCGs in Nigeria. The findings also reveal that external integration and customers' integration are the most significant dimensions of customers' centricity. It is recommended that organisations should pay more attention to their customers' integration and external integration since these two dimensions are the most significant customers' centricity dimensions explaining FMCGs operational performance in Nigeria.
ما بعد ثنائيات الخطاب الاستشراقي المانوية الصلبة: اليقين الحضاري وعسكرة الهجنة الثقافية في رواية (موسم الهجرة إلى الشمال)
Authors: أهل بن الطالب مولاي عبد الصادق
Published: September 2023

تتناول الدراسة سؤال الهجنة الثقافية، نظرًا لمركزية هذا المفهوم في الدراسات الما بعد كولونيالية كنتاج حتمي لجهة طمس الهوية على تماس الحضارات بفعل المؤثر الاستعماري، بحيث تمسي هوية الكائن الهجين فضاء للتفاوض لا يتيح بالضرورة إمكانية الرجوع إلى الأصول ولا العبور المكتمل إلى مواقع الذات المتجددة. خلال مقاربة منهجية بينية لرواية الأديب السوداني الطيب صالح (موسم الهجرة إلى الشمال)، ضِمْنَ سياقها التاريخي وبآليات استقرائيَّة واستنباطيَّة وتناصِّية، حاولت الدراسة استقصاء مقاربات الناقد الهندي هومي بابا الثقافية وتشخيص فرانز فانون السيكولوجي العصابي، واستشراقية إدوارد سعيد للحالتين الكولونيالية والما بعد كولونيالية في قراءة نقدية تتجاوز قراءات الثنائيات الحضارية التضادية بين الشرق والغرب. سعى البحث لرصد مدى تماسك أو ضمور أو تحييد الثنائيات المانوية المتضادة من منظور سعيد في الرواية، وحدود الرغبة لدى الشخصيات الرئيسة في الانزياح الهوياتي لاستكشاف بعد ثالث أكثر تركيبية وعمقًا في تشخيص التجربة الاستعمارية في سياقها الشرقي المتميز حضاريًا. وخَلُصَ البحث إلى أن الشخصية الرئيسة، موضوع الهجنة الثقافية، لم تبرح شرقيتها كاملًا رغم سعيها نحو ازدواجية الانتماء. كما أنها احتفظت بوعيها باللحظة التاريخية الفارقة والحمولة الحضارية للصراع بين الغرب والشرق اللذين أطرا مسارها. كل هذا يجعل منها كائنًا هجينًا متفردًا يفلت من تصنيفات كل من هومي بابا الخلالية، تابعية سبيفاك، سيكوباتية فانون، أو تقاطبات سعيد المانوية الصلبة؛ نظرًا للهوية المستمدة من سياق حضاري عربي مختلف.
السّيبرانية النسوية العربية: المفهوم – الأسئلة – التحديات
Authors: أبو شهاب رامي
Published: September 2023

يهدفُ هذا البحث إلى اختبار مفهوم النسوية السّيبرانية عبر تحديد المرجعيات المنشئة لها، ولا سيما أهم منظرات المقولات السّيبرانية النسوية، كسادي بلانت (Sadie Plant) ودونا هاراواي (Donna Hardaway)، بالتوازي مع الإشكالات التي تنطوي عليها الجملة المفاهيمية والإجرائية المتصلة بهذا المفهوم، ومن ثم اختبار فرضية أثر ذلك على النضال النسوي في العالم العربي من خلال اعتماد بعض التقارير الصادرة عن مؤسسات دولية كالأمم المتحدة، وما يكمن من معوّقات تتمثل باتساع الفجوة الرقمية بين الرجل والمرأة، علاوة على الإشكاليات الثقافية التي تتصل بالمنظور، وما يسكنه من أسئلة، وتحديات مستقبلية تتطلب وعيًا على مستوى الخطاب والممارسة في سياق قراءة ثقافية تعتمد التقاطع المعرفي.
مراجعة كتاب «حركة الأفكار في العلوم الاجتماعية والإنسانية: تدويل النماذج والنظريات»
Authors: عبيد الله عبيد الله محجوب
Published: September 2023

«حركة الأفكار في العلوم الاجتماعية والإنسانية: تدويل النماذج والنظريات» لجيزيل سابيرو وماركو سانتورو وباتريك بيرت
مراجعة كتاب «صناعة دول الخليج الحديثة؛ الكويت والبحرين وقطر والإمارات العربية المتحدة وسلطنة عمان»
Authors: ماتسودا كازوتو
Published: September 2023

«صناعة دول الخليج الحديثة؛ الكويت والبحرين وقطر والإمارات العربية المتحدة وسلطنة عمان» لروزماري سعيد زحلان
تقرير المنتدى الخليجي الحواري: إلى أين يتّجه الخليج فكريًا؟ قراءة في تحوُّلات المشهد الفكري الخليجي ومآلاته
Authors: نعيم الحق حسين محمد
Published: September 2023

المنتدى الخليجي الحواري: إلى أين يتّجه الخليج فكريًا؟ قراءة في تحوُّلات المشهد الفكري الخليجي ومآلاته مركز ابن خلدون للعلوم الإنسانية والاجتماعية، جامعة قطر
Adsorption and flocculation properties of a binary system based on (co)polymers of acrylamide and low- molecular weight amine-containing surfactants in a saline medium
Authors: Bucha S. V. , Vorobiev A. D. , Laevskaya E. V. , Vorobiev P. D. , Krutko N. P. , Cherednichenko D. V. , Bondareva G. V.
Published: September 2023

The process of flocculation of a calcium-magnesium solid phase formed in an aqueous-salt solution with the introduction of calcium-containing precipitants using polyacrylamide, cationic and anionic acrylamide copolymers was studied. With the introduction of polymers, an increase in the dispersion settling rate was observed in the concentration range of 0.5–3.0 mg/g, to a greater extent for the anionic copolymer. In the presence of an amine-containing surfactant, the sedimentation rate increased with the introduction of polymers by a factor of 1.1–1.3 compared to dispersions without surfactants. Using an anionic copolymer as an example, it was shown that the adsorption of amine and the sedimentation rate of dispersion increase with the increase of the polymer molecular weight. It was found that the concentration of the anionic copolymer and the pH of the medium also influence the adsorption of amine. Based on the obtained data, an effective method of water-salt solutions purification from amine-containing surfactants and magnesium salts (purification degree 99.5–99.8 %) that can be used at mining and processing enterprises was developed.
Modification of rosin resin acids to improve their hydrophobizing action on paper and cardboard
Authors: Fleisher V. L. , Chornaya N. V.
Published: September 2023

The modification of rosin resin acids, which improves their hydrophobic effect on paper and cardboard, is based on the implementation of 6 stages. Control of chemical processes at each stage is carried out by monitoring and regulating temperature and flow parameters, which determine the achievement of the required physical and chemical properties and composition of intermediates and final substance. One of the main indicators is the acid number, which for the final substance should be 60–70 mg KOH/g, which corresponds to the content of free resin acids in the functional substance of 40–45 %. The fulfillment of the specified temperature and consumption parameters for the modification of resin acids of rosin and the achievement of the necessary physicochemical properties of intermediates at each stage ensures the production of a functional substance with an improved hydrophobic effect on paper and cardboard. Compared to the traditionally used TM adhesive-paste, the developed functional substance in the production of paper with absorbency at one-sided wetting of not more than 21 g/m2 provides a reduction in the content of particles of the dispersed phase of the rosin emulsion by 1.4–2.0 times, which indicates its improved properties, and maximum preservation of the original strength of the paper by reducing the distance between the fibers due to a 3.3–3.8 times reduction (from 4200–5000 to 1100–1480 nm) in the size of sizing complexes.
Cultivation of Anthurium Flower Plant in Sewu Kembang Tourism Village, Nglurah, Tawangmangu
Authors: Khasanah Hidayatun Nurul , Murwani Antik , Rahmadani Rahmadani , Khoirunnisa Rif'atin , Putrimulya Riska Satya Graha , Salamah Umi , Nurbayti Hania , 'Aini Farhah Qurrotu , Khoirunnida Avivi , A'yun Qurota , Hanik Nur Rokhimah
Published: September 2023

Anthurium flower is an ornamental plant that is widely known and favored by plant lovers. Apart from being a beautiful plant, anthurium is a type of ornamental plant that is easy to care for and cultivate. The purpose of this research is to get anthurium crosses with better variations and to understand proper care and cultivation methods. This research was conducted in the Sewu Kembang Tourism Village, Nglurah Tawangmangu. Data collection in this study was carried out using observation and interview methods. The research data was then analyzed by descriptive qualitative. From the results of the research that has been done, data is obtained showing that anthurium plant propagation can be done in two ways, namely generative and vegetative. In cultivating anthurium, factors that need to be considered include tools and materials, nurseries, and planting methods. Then in the care of anthurium things that must be considered are watering, fertilizing, weeding, placement, repotting, and pest and disease control.
Use of Various Types of Chitosan as Edible Coating to Maintain Physical Quality of Tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicon L.) During Storage at Two Different Temperatures
Authors: Nasution Novia Asri , Idris M.
Published: September 2023

Increasing tomato production requires special handling to increase longer shelf life by applying chitosan and modifying storage temperatures. Chitosan is a chitin derivative whose function is similar to wax compounds so that it is able to inhibit metabolic activity. Storage temperature of 10°C can extend shelf life and maintain the physical quality of tomatoes. This study aims to determine the effect of chitosan administration, the effect of storage temperature, and the effect of the combination of chitosan and storage temperature on the physical quality of tomatoes. This study used a Factorial Complete Randomized Design, the first factor was tomatoes without chitosan coating (K0), and tomatoes with chitosan coating (K1) = shrimp shell, (K2) = crab shell, (K3) = fish scales using the same concentration of 6%. The second factor is storage temperature (T1) = room temperature (26-32°C) and (T2) = temperature 10°C.  The changes observed are shrinkage in weight, color, texture, aroma, taste based on organoleptic test (hedonic test). Data analysis using ANOVA at 5% level and BNJ follow-up test at 5% level. The results showed that the use of crab chitosan (K2) had an effect on weight loss (0.42%). Storage temperature of 10°C (T2) affects weight loss (5.04%). The best treatment combination for weight loss (0.07%) and color (7.40) was crab chitosan and temperature of 10°C (K2T2), while the best treatment combination for texture (7.56), aroma (7.08), and taste (7.16) was fish scales and temperature of 10°C (K3T2). In general, the best treatment is chitosan fish scales and a temperature of 10°C (K3T2).
The Effect of Modified Media on The Antibacterial Activity of The Sea Sponge Symbion Fungi, Fusarium solani
Authors: Aini Muslihuddin
Published: September 2023

The purpose of this study was to analyze the biomass production and bioactivity of sponge symbiont mushroom extracts on modified media using experimental laboratory methods. Biomass was calculated by weighing the wet weight of the symbiont mushroom mycelium and then tested for antibacterial activity with an extract concentration of 500 µg/disk. The results of this study, namely the weight of F.solani mycelium on MKD + MGV media was 10 grams, the mass of mycelium on MKD media was 9 grams, while the mass of mycelium on MEB standard media was 9.7 grams. The yield weight of the F.solani crude extract cultured on MKD + MGV media was 0.0386 grams or 0.3860% of the wet weight, on MKD media it showed that the crude extract weight was 0.0276 grams or 0.3067% of the wet weight, while on MEB the crude extract weight was 0.0119 grams or 0.1190% of the wet weight. The results of the antibacterial test showed that the largest inhibition zone for MDR (Meticilin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus) bacteria was F.solani crude extract cultured on MKD + MGV media, namely 25.83 ± 3.37 mm, F.solani cultured on MKD media of 22.10 ± 2.51 mm , while F. solani cultured on MEB media was 19.00 ± 0.52 mm. The results of the mass culture of the fungus Fusarium solani on modified media showed that the mushrooms cultured on MKD + MGV media had greater biomass, crude extract and antibacterial activity compared to MKD and MEB culture media.
The Influence Micorhyza Arbuscular Indigenous to Growth Pepper Plant (Pipper nigrum L.)
Authors: Yanti Yanti , Aba La
Published: September 2023

Pepper is a plantation commodity that belongs to the spice category and has an important role in Indonesia's economic growth. Southeast Sulawesi is one of the centers for the development of pepper plants, especially in the South Konawe area. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of indigenous mycorrhizae on the growth of pepper plants which were carried out in Sindangkasih Village, West Ranomeeto District, South Konawe Regency. Analysis of dry weight and infection of indigenous mycorrhizae on the roots of pepper plants was carried out at the Agrotechnology Laboratory, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Haluoleo Kendari. Data analysis in this study used a single factor Randomized Block Design (RBD) with 4 treatments and 3 replications, so there were 12 trials. The treatment consisted of 4 levels, namely without mycorrhizae (A0), 10 grams of mycorrhizae (A1), 15 grams of mycorrhizae (A2) and 20 grams of mycorrhizae (A3). The results showed that the application of indigenous arbuscular mycorrhizae had an effect on the growth parameters of pepper plants in the form of plant height, number of leaves and number of tendrils, where A3 produced higher plant height, number of leaves and number of tendrils and was significantly different from other treatments. Treatment A2 was not significantly different from treatment A1 but significantly different from treatment A0 (without mycorrhiza). Mycorrhizal inoculation of 20 grams/polybag can cause root infection of pepper plants to increase by 80.00%.
Effect of Rote Tortoise Habitat on Morphology and Anatomical Systems of the Body and Government Efforts to Overcome Extinction
Authors: Nopriyanti Resti , Listira Jennie Agatherania , Valentina Dominica Feni , Irawati Wahyu
Published: September 2023

The Rote turtle with the scientific name Chelodina mccordi is an endemic animal from Rote Island, East Nusa Tenggara. The Rote turtle is unique in its long neck and snake-like head. Rote turtles are rarely found in their natural habitat because many are hunted to be traded by collectors of endemic reptiles. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the habitat and behavior of the rote tortoise on its morphology and body mechanisms. The method used to compile this paper is to use literature reviews and literature studies from various sources to discuss 5 topics of study, namely: Rote Turtle Habitat, Rote Turtle Morphology, Blood Circulation System, Rote Turtle Respiratory System, Osmoregulation and Excretion of the Rote Turtle, and Uniqueness and Management of the Rote Turtle. Based on the results obtained, the habitat of the Rote turtle greatly influences the morphology and mechanisms of blood, respiration, osmoregulation, and excretion of the Rote turtle. The habitat for tortoise rote is the appropriate physical environment. Low rainfall of around 800-1200 mm/year and swamp grass with a height of about 2-3 meters. Potential predators for food and hunting have caused the Rote tortoise to become rare and rarely found in its natural habitat. The NTT government has designated three natural habitat lakes are natural habitats and the Governor of NTT Decree Number: 204/KEP/HK/2019 made the rote turtle habitat for the rote turtle Essential Ecosystem Area.
The Relationship between Transpiration Speed and The Number of Stomata of Adam Hawa Plants (Rhoeo discolor) at The Veteran Bangun Nusantara University Campus
Authors: Hanik Nur Rokhimah , Syafitri Dewi , Ningati Rahma Kusuma , Astari Luthfiyah Zulfaa , Syifaiyah Asma Asy , Nurhayati Suci
Published: September 2023

The physiological and anatomical adaptation of the Rhoeo discolor plant to water conditions in the environment can be used as a learning resource/study material for plant physiology courses. One example of physiological and anatomical adaptation is the relationship between transpiration rate and number of stomata. Therefore, it is necessary to conduct research on the relationship between transpiration rate and number of stomata in Rhoeo discolor plants at the University of Veteran Bangun Nusantara campus. Measurement of the rate of transpiration used Clobat Clorite paper and counted the number of stomata by making an incision in the lower epidermis of the leaf. Data analysis on the relationship between transpiration rate and number of stomata used prodact moment and qualitative descriptive to determine differences in transpiration rate and number of stomata in Rhoeo discolor leaves. From the research results it can be concluded; There is a relationship between the speed of transpiration and the number of stomata of the Adam Hawa plant (Rhoeo discolor) on the campus of the University of Veterans Bangun Nusantara, but the relationship is very small (r = 0.298). Discolor rhoeo plants that are in dry, dry shaded, and humid environments have different transpiration rates and number of stomata. Anatomically and physiologically the Rhoeo discolor plant can be used as a source of learning and an ornamental plant so that this plant needs to be cultivated and planted in more locations within the Veteran Bangun Nusantara University campus.
Antibacterial Activity of Seagrass Extract Against Pathogen Bacteria of Escherichia coli Strain Multi Drug Resistance (MDR)
Authors: Kusuma Anma Hari , Nugraha Aditya Hikmat , Shasika Ailsa Brinda
Published: September 2023

Seagrass is a flowering plant that can adapt to the sea which has the potential to be used as an antibacterial. The purpose of this study to analyze seagrass extract as an antibacterial Escherichia coli strain Multi Drug Resistance (MDR). This research was conducted in May-July 2023. Seagrass samples came from the waters of Ketapang Beach, Pesawaran Regency, Lampung Province. The seagrass samples were meserated into three different solvents, namely methanol, n-hexane and ethyl acetate. Antibacterial test was carried out with scratch paper dripped with seagrass extract against E.coli bacteria colonies. The results obtained from the collection of seagrass samples found at Ketapang Beach contained four species, namely Enhalus acoroides, Cymodocea rotundata, Thalassia hemprichii and Halodule pinifolia. The highest yield of seagrass extract was found in E.acoroides with 14% methanol. The zone diameters of seagrass extracts against E.coli strain MDR were higher in seagrass extract H.pinifolia with n-hexana of 6,13 ± 3,27 mm. The conclusion of this research is that H.pinifolia seagrass extract using n-hexana solvent has potential as an antibacterial of E.coli strains Multi Drug Resistance (MDR).
Moringa Leaf Extract as a Natural Material for Anemia Treatment: Literature Review
Authors: Yuandry Syafrina , Yuniarti Elsa
Published: September 2023

Moringa (Moringa Oleifera Lamk) is a type of herbal plant with a good effect and role for the hematologic system in humans. Moringa plants are often used by people in various countries, one of which is Indonesia as a herbal plant which is believed to be used as medicine to treat various diseases. The potential of Moringa leaves as a medicinal plant gave rise to the idea to conduct a Literature review article. The purpose of conducting this literature review is to provide information to all readers about the various benefits of the Moringa plant, especially as a natural remedy for Anemia. The method used in this study is a literature review article. The literature used is published or perrish, (2010-2023). Based on the results of the literature review, 10 journals were obtained. Based on the results of the review article literature, it is known that the part most often used as medicine is the leaf part of the Moringa plant, where this plant can be used to treat anemia, as an anti-tumor, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-helmintic, antioxidant, hypotensive, and antipyretic.