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Using electrical resistivity imaging technique for borehole calibration in selected communities in Asutifi North District, Ghana
Authors: Dogoli James , Appiah-Adjei Emmanuel K.
Published: February 2023

This study has investigated the use of Electrical Resistivity (ER) technique for siting suitable groundwater points in selected communities within the Asutifi North District of Ghana where borehole drilling success rate has been low, leading to water shortages in the dry season. The study method employed involved 2D Electrical Resistivity Imaging (2D ERI) survey along existing boreholes in the area using the dipole-dipole array and correlating the outputs with existing 1D Vertical Electrical Sounding (1D VES) data and its corresponding borehole logs of the area to delineate the potential groundwater zones. The results from the 2D ERI survey showed the potential groundwater zones to be at depths of 14.7 to 58.9 m with resistivity values ranging from 2.08 to 156 Ωm while that for the 1D VES were at depths of 20 to 60 m with resistivities ranging from 67.10 to 545.28 Ωm. Also, the delineated potential groundwater zones from the 2D ERI showed a positive linear correlation with the observed aquifer zones from the borehole logs at a correlation coefficient (R2) of 0.72, whereas no correlation was observed when the observed aquifer zones from the borehole logs were compared to potential groundwater zones from the 1D VES data. Additionally, the 2D pseudo-sections from the 2D ERI survey aided in categorising the different potential groundwater zones in the area as good, moderate, fair and poor. Thus, the 2D ERI technique provided more detailed information on the subsurface in the area than the 1D VES approach and would be more reliable for subsequent groundwater exploration projects in the area and similar geological terrains.
Trend analysis of technology by using F-trem japanese patent and core technology clarification with Quality Function Deployment (QFD) approach
Authors: Ishii Yoshie , Haruyama Shigeyuki
Published: February 2023

When a company develops technologies or products, it is important to obtain the trend of technology. It is necessary to obtain the trend of technology from macro and micro perspectives. In this case, patent information was used in both macro- and micro- perspectives. The core technologies of the companies are used to analyze the trend of technology from the micro perspective. The QFD approach is used as a method to identify the core technology of a company. From the core technology obtained by the QFD method, the patent classification codes are identified. The changes in technology were obtained by using the patent classification code
Crowd Behavior Analysis and Prediction using the Feature Fusion Framework
Authors: Murthygowda Manu Yadakere , Guralamata Krishnegowda Ravikumar , Salekoppalu Venkataramu Shashikala
Published: February 2023

The increasing number of people is a major cause of disasters that occur due to overcrowding. The gatherings of crowds in public places are a source of panic, which results in disaster. An analytical study was performed on crowd management. This is highly essential for the design of a well-planned public space, the possibility of surveillance in every area, and transportation systems. The disasters that occur due to uncontrollable crowd behaviour involve loss of property, fatalities, or casualties. To avoid this, the crowd's behaviour was analysed. A MFF (multi-level feature fusion) framework was designed in this paper to predict behaviour.  The first level of multi-level feature fusion employs motion and appearance, the second level employs spatial connections, and the third level employs temporal features. The combination of these characteristics aids in the exploitation of crowd behaviour.  Furthermore, MFF was evaluated considering the web dataset, considering accuracy, precision, and recall as parameters. Comparative analysis was carried out with various existing methodologies with an accuracy of above 99 %.
THE IMPACT OF BRAND PERCEPTION AND BRAND IMAGE ON CONSUMER PURCHASING BEHAVIOR IN AZERBAIJAN
Authors: M. Guliyev Seymur
Published: February 2023

Different perspectives are considered while evaluating branding strategies. Brand perception and brand image are one of them. These two components of brand are necessary part of performance of the firm. Brand perception is analyzed as a mental association, and brand perception plays an important role in creating emotional connections with perspective consumers. Consumers also consider their attitude toward brands when choosing between competing brands. On the other hand, brand image is another significant factor having positive impact on consumers’ purchasing behavior. The main objective of the article is to conduct a research to look for the impact of brand perception and image on the buying behavior of consumers living in Azerbaijan. Author used questionnaire survey as data gathering method and nonprobability sampling method was a subject to determine the samples. 300 questionnaires were distributed and only 251 proper replies were collected during the 1 month and 10 days. Research findings showed that brand perception and brand image have significant impact on consumer purchasing prosess and behaviour. Consumers of Azerbaijan, especially Azerbaijani youth are aware of the social status they have and it creates a reason to prefer branded products and in addition, brand perception also has super impression on Azerbaijani consumer’s purchasing behaviour.
DYNAMICAL EVOLUTION STUDY FOR ONE-DIMENSIONAL SYSTEM WITH CUBIC-QUINTIC NONLINEARITY
Authors: ZANG ZIHAN , MA JIAYU , LI CHENGHAO , ZHANG QI , WANG YING , LI CHAOHUI
Published: February 2023

Nonlinear Schrodinger equation (NLSE) is a quantum system of nonlinear evolution， a kind of important equations, and in many areas have very important applications. Therefore, this type of equation models has important physical significance. People realized with GGPE describing BCS-BEC crossover, GGPE began to be utilized in people's research. When GPE and polytropic approximation are combined, the nonlinear term becomes generalized cubic-quintic nonlinearity. And the model becomes one-dimensional generalized cubic-quintic nonlinear Schrodinger equation (GCQ-NLSE). Many prior work deal with the special circumstances GCQ-NLSE the CQ-NLSE, and need to introduce additional integrability condition. In this work, we use the phase and amplitude coupling Transform combined with F-expansion method to solve the one-dimensional GCQ-NLSE. We obtained its soliton solutions without introducing any integrable condition. We apply the analytical solution obtained to our quantitative analysis of dynamic behavior of the model, whose results are dependent on the polytropic index which is related to the intensity of soliton strength, speed, system phonon velocity, these are depicted pictorially.
A STUDY ON EQUILIBRIUM POINTS AND STABILITY OF THE ROBES R3BP WITH DENSITY VARIATION
Authors: LEKE ONI , GRACE AHILE
Published: February 2023

The paper investigates equilibrium points and stability of an infinitesimal mass under the Robe restricted three-body problem with density variation. The equations of motion have been stated and the equilibrium points investigated. It is seen that axial equilibrium point at the centre and axial equilibrium points near the centre of the first primary were found. The axial points near the centre were further explored and it seen that five types of axial equilibrium points namely; minimal axial points, primary axial points of first kind, interior points, primary axial points of second kind and the terminal point, exists. These points are either located inside the first primary or on the points at which the circle bounding the first primary is coincident with the axis. Further a pair of non-collinear equilibrium points and circular equilibrium points which are points on the circle bounding the first primary, exists. The linear stability of these equilibrium points are investigated and it is seen that the axial points at the centre and those near the centre are conditionally stable analytically but our numerical explorations of the stability reveals that these points can be unstable and stable, a condition which depends on the mass parameter and the density variation of the fluid. The circular points are unstable due to double roots of the characteristic equation while the non-collinear equilibrium points are also unstable due to a positive root which induces instability at the non-collinear equilibrium points. For our numerical explorations of the equilibrium points and the stability outcomes, we in particular use the Submarine-Earth and Moon system and the general case for all mass ratios. The Robe’s problem has been useful in discussing the long time stability of the Earth’s core and for describing the motion of underwater vehicles under the Earth’s and Moon’s attraction.
Perspective of Travellers' Diseases: A Review
Authors: Johnkennedy Nnodim , Treasure Njoku-Obi , Excel Dunga Kingsley
Published: February 2023

Traveler's disease is any illness that develops as a direct result of traveling. There are several illnesses that are regarded as Traveler's diseases, with diarrhea, malaria, tuberculosis, typhoid fever, and yellow fever being some of the most dreaded. And although some may only have minor or no symptoms, others, if unchecked, can be fatal. The sources of Traveler's disease differ due to the great variety of illnesses that are related to travel. Typical sources of illnesses brought on by travel include: being bitten by a mosquito, tick, or other creature that is infected, ingesting improperly prepared meals and beverages, such as unpasteurized dairy products, raw or undercooked meats, fruit or vegetable peels, well or tap water, or filthy salad, exposure to disease-infected people, improper use of drugs intended to prevent particular disorders, inadequate hygiene and not obtaining the necessary immunizations. Particularly individuals who have visited regions of the world where specific infectious diseases are common may get sick when they return home. Traveler's disease can cause a variety of symptoms, such as fever, rashes, diarrhea, vomiting, and muscle aches. Destinations that were previously solely accessible to soldiers, missionaries, and explorers became popular with regular western travelers. The rise in this kind of travel exposes people to health hazards that are largely unheard of in the west. Numerous illnesses are connected to travel.
Effect of Land Use Change on Soil Physico-Chemical Properties under Different Land Use System in Arsi Zone, Oromia Region, Ethiopia
Authors: Girma Kabtamu , Yimer Fantaw , Tamirat Teshome , Abdelkadir Abdu
Published: February 2023

The establishment of artificial plantation using Eucalyptus globules in Ethiopia is becoming economically important for improving the livelihoods of small holder farmers. The species are adapted to different soil depths with varied responses to soil physical and chemical properties that have an implication on the proper management of environmentally sensitive areas. However, the sources of variations of soil physical and chemical properties have not been well investigated and documented for most vertisol in Ethiopia. This study was designed to investigate soil physical and chemical properties variations under different land use systems of cropland, grazing land and trees covered area with Eucalyptus globulus plantation at Gusha Temela Kebele, Arsi Zone and Oromia, Ethiopia. A total of 48 composite soil samples with 4 replicates * 3 treatments * 2 sampling plots * 2 at soil depths of 0–10 and 10–20cm were used for laboratory analysis. Some of the soil physical and chemical properties were analyzed and interpreted including soil texture, bulk density), soil moisture content, pH, available phosphorus (available P), soil organic carbon, total nitrogen and carbon to nitrogen ratio (C/N ratio). The results showed that, except in a few cases, all considered soil properties showed significant differences with land use types and soil depths. Soil Bulk density (r=0.0002), soil moisture content (r<0.0001), soil pH (r<0.0001), available phosphorus (0.0002) and soil organic carbon (r<0.0001) were significantly varied with land use types. Textural fractions of sand, silt and clay showed no significant difference with land use types and soil depths. Although not significant, the clay content was slightly higher under grazing land. On the other hand, soil parameters including bulk density, soil moisture content, pH, soil organic carbon and total nitrogen were higher under grazing land than in the rest land use types and significantly varied with respect to soil depths; greater in the lower soil depth except for soil organic carbon and total nitrogen which were higher in the upper soil depth. The textural fraction of clay across all land use types was higher in the lower depth than in the upper surface layer which could be due to the translocation of this fine particle from the upper soil layer to the lower one. Findings of the present study indicated that land use change has more effect on soil chemical than physical parameters that grazing land is more fertile than other land use types. It implies that management practices significantly influence soil chemical properties variations especially the soil organic carbon concentrations for better employment of land management practices through implementation of climate smart agriculture.
TEMPORAL OVERLAP IN ACTIVITY PATTERN BETWEEN NATIVE BLACKBUCK AND INVASIVE FERAL-HORSE AT POINT CALIMERE WILDLIFE SANCTUARY, SOUTHERN INDIA
Authors: SATHISHKUMAR SELVARASU , ARANDHARA SUBHASISH , BASKARAN NAGARAJAN
Published: February 2023

Assessing temporal pattern of activity is essential to understand the niche partitioning and organisation of animal communities. Sympatric species that use the same resources cannot coexist for long without one competitively excluding the other. Feral-horse, an invasive species, overlaps in diet and distribution area with blackbuck at Point Calimere, Southern India. Temporal partitioning in activity between them could at least avoid interference competition and help in coexistence. This study compared the daylight activities of blackbuck and feral-horse collected following instantaneous scan sampling method between October 2017 and November 2019, to determine if temporal partitioning exist between them. Analysis of scan data (n = blackbuck – 5982, feral-horse – 3542 scans) show that among five major activities, extent of time spent on feeding, vigilance and other activities did not vary, while resting, moving and socialising time did vary between them. Further, analysis of time activity pattern data using Kernel temporal density overlap estimates and compare activity level test in R showed that feeding activity had the highest coefficient overlap with insignificant temporal difference, followed by vigilance and other activities. The coefficient overlap on moving, resting and social activities varied significantly indicating that these activities did not overlap temporally between the two species. However, the spatiotemporal overlap in activities, especially on feeding along with reported dietary overlap by invasive feral-horse with native blackbuck, could be the significant contributing factor to the reported reduced fitness of the blacbuck population at Point Calimere. Therefore, management concerned needs to consider reducing the effect of the invasive feral-horse on the native balckbucks, as suggested.
Percepción de la motivación de la estructura administrativa en la labor docente. Liceo Nocturno de Liberia, circuito 04, de la Dirección Regional de Liberia, noviembre 2022
Authors: Porras Murillo Esteban
Published: February 2023

En el presente artículo se recoge la visión del personal docente del Liceo Nocturno de Liberia en torno a la motivación y el papel que tiene la estructura organizacional sobre la motivación. La relevancia de este concepto radica en que es una función del proceso administrativo la generación de los mecanismos necesarios para poder producirla. La realización del artículo se desarrolla en torno a un objetivo general de investigar la percepción docente sobre la motivación que lleva a cabo la estructura administrativa en la labor docente. Y dos objetivos específicos: identificar el papel de la motivación en la labor docente que realiza la estructura organizacional y de establecer a través de cuales acciones la estructura organizacional influye en la motivación docente. Es posible concluir que la estructura influye sobre la motivación docente y que esta puede emprender otras acciones que permitan motivar a los educadores hacia una mejor práctica educativa.
Complicaciones secundarias a colangiopancreatografía endoscópica en el hospital regional de occidente (HRO), desde enero del 2016 a diciembre del 2020
Authors: Soto Alegría Jjireh María Fernanda
Published: February 2023

Una colangiopancreatografía endoscópica representa una herramienta diagnóstica y terapéutica para patologías de origen obstructivo de las vías biliares, sin embargo, pese a que es la alternativa de elección, al ser un procedimiento quirúrgico que resulta invasivo, representa un riesgo de complicaciones, las cuales pueden ser desde leves (infección del sitio de incisión) hasta severas (pancreatitis), y en determinado momento pueden implicar el deceso del paciente. El objetivo de la investigación, se basó en determinar las complicaciones manifestadas posterior a la realización de una Colangiopancreatografía Endoscópica, en los pacientes a quienes se les realizó dicho procedimiento en el Hospital Regional de Occidente, durante el período del 01 de enero de 2016 al 31 de diciembre de 2020. Se realizó un estudio descriptivo, retrospectivo con base en datos clínicos de pacientes a quienes se les realizó colangiopancreatografía endoscópica (CPRE) en una población diagnosticada con patología obstructiva de las vías biliares, recolectados por medio de una boleta, desde los expedientes de los pacientes. Posteriormente, se utilizó Epi Info, como herramienta de análisis de datos estadísticos, con el fin de generar resultados comparables con la literatura consultada. Se analizó un total de 230 expedientes en los que predominó el sexo femenino con 144 casos (63 %), la proporción con mayor prevalencia con respecto a la edad se estableció entre los 41 y 50 años. La indicación más frecuente fue coledocolitiasis residual con un total de 140 pacientes (60%). Tras la realización del procedimiento, 34 pacientes presentaron complicaciones (15%), de las cuales la pancreatitis fue la más frecuente (5.2%), seguidas por hemorragia (3.9%), infección (3.04%), perforación (1.3%) y embolia (1.3%).
Una aproximación a las micro finanzas para las MIPYMES en México
Authors: Castillo Jiménez José Ramón , Avalos Díaz Aransazú
Published: February 2023

En México existen muchas microempresas que contribuyen fuertemente en el sector económico del país, lamentablemente no todos logran abastecer los suministros necesarios para poder satisfacer todas las necesidades de sus clientes. El objetivo de esta investigación es mostrar un acercamiento a los productos microfinancieros que se ofertan por distintas instituciones financieras a las Micros, Pequeñas y Medianas Empresas (MiPyMES) en México, para apoyar a la población en general que requiere adquirir un financiamiento, ya sea para emprender o permanecer en alguna actividad económica. Para recabar la información, se realizó una investigación documental sobre las microfinanzas, microcréditos e instituciones financieras a nivel global y precisando en el país México. Se presentan las características de los micro créditos, las instituciones que lo regulan y operan en el país, así mismo, los diferentes productos que ofertan las instituciones financieras públicas y privadas para impulsar a las MiPyMES.
INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT FOR EGGPLANT FRUIT AND SHOOT BORER (LEUCINODES ORBONALIS) IN SOUTH AND SOUTHEAST ASIA: PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE
Authors:   R. Srinivasan Entomologist, AVRDC – The World Vegetable Center, Shanhua, Tainan, Taiwan, R Srinivasan
Published: February 2023

The integrated pest management (IPM) strategy for the control of eggplant fruit and shoot borer (EFSB) consists of resistant cultivars, sex pheromone, cultural, mechanical and biological control methods. Eggplant accessions EG058, BL009, ISD006 and a commercial hybrid, Turbo possess appreciable levels of resistance to EFSB. Use of EFSB sex pheromone traps based on (E)-11-hexadecenyl acetate and (E)-11-hexadecen-1-ol to continuously trap the adult males significantly reduced the pest damage on eggplant in South Asia. In addition, prompt destruction of pest damaged eggplant shoots and fruits at regular intervals, and withholding of pesticide use to allow proliferation of local natural enemies especially the parasitoid, Trathala flavo-orbitalis reduced the EFSB population. The IPM strategy was implemented in farmers’ fields via pilot project demonstrations in selected areas of Bangladesh and India and its use was promoted in both countries. The profit margins and production area significantly increased whereas pesticide use and labor requirement decreased for those farmers who adopted this IPM technology. The efforts to expand the EFSB IPM technology to other regions of South and Southeast Asia are underway.
FIELD SCREENING OF BRINJAL VARITIES ON MAJOR PESTS AND THEIR NATURAL ENEMIES
Authors:   Department of Agricultural Entomology, Agricultural College and Research Institute (TNAU), Madurai, Tamil Nadu 625 104, India, K Elanchezhyan , Baskaran R. K. Murali , D. S. Rajavel
Published: February 2023

A field experiment was conducted to study the response of cultivars/ hybrids/ germplasm of brinjal to major insect pests and their natural enemies. The study revealed that the hybrid, Sweta was the best in reducing the shoot and fruit damage by Leucinodes orbonalis Guen. recording the mean shoot and fruit damage of 8.0 and 8.7 per cent (number basis) and population of spotted leaf beetle, Henosepilachna vigintioctopunctata Fab., ash weevil, Myllocerus spp. Guerin, mealybug, Coccidohystrix insolitus Green, aphid, Aphis gossypii Glover, leafhopper, Amrasca devastans Ishida and whitefly, Bemisia tabaci (Gennadius) recording 8.0, 0.0, 6.5, 6.3, 0.0 and 0.0 nos./ three leaves, respectively. The hybrids, Bejo Sheetal and Pusa hybrid-6 recorded high population of coccinellids, syrphids and spiders. The biochemical characters such as total sugars, total chlorophyll and moisture content were positively correlated with shoot damage while total phenols and ash content have negative correlation.
MANAGEMENT OF CASHEW STEM AND ROOT BORER, PLOCAEDERUS FERRUGINEUS L. BY MICROBIAL AND PLANT PRODUCTS
Authors:   S.G. College of Agriculture and Research Station, Indira Gandhi Agriculture University, Jagdalpur, Central Gujarath, India, K.R. Sahu , D Sharma
Published: February 2023

The cashew (Anacardium occidentale L.) is an export oriented plantation crop. Among the various factors responsible for low yields in cashew, the insect-pests are major one. The cashew stems and root borer (CSRB) Plocaederus ferrugineus L. is one of the serious pests in cashew. The tiny grub of CSRB bores into the fresh tissue and feeds on the phloem and xylem tissues of the trunk and root with making irregular tunnels. Due to extensive tunneling the vascular tissues were damaged and plant sap movements were arrested and ultimately trees died. For management of the CSRB, an experiment was conducted using different bio-control measures including two plant products (neem oil @ 5% and neem cake) and two microbial pesticides such as Metarhizium anisopliae (Metsch) Sorkin (Deuteromycotina: Moniliales) and Beauveria bassiana (Bals.) Vuill in different time intervals and in different combinations. All the treatments were effective and superior over control in minimizing the CSRB infestation. Application of M. anisopliae spawn 250g/tree along with neem cake 500g (T4) was most effective treatment with least infested trees (7.40%) followed by application of B. bassiana spawn 250g/tree along with neem cake 500g (T5) with 11.11% infested trees.
PLANT PRODUCTS AND MICROBIAL FORMULATION IN THE MANAGEMENT OF BRINJAL SHOOT AND FRUIT BORER, LEUCINODES ORBONALIS (GUENEE.)
Authors:   Department of Agricultural Entomology and Nematology, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru College of Agriculture and Research Institute, Karaikal, 609603, D Adiroubane , K Raghuraman
Published: February 2023

Oxymatrine (1.2 EC @ 0.2 per cent) and spinosad (45 SC @ 225 g a.i. /ha) were found to be effective against brinjal shoot and fruit borer, Leucinodes orbonalis (Guenee.). Oxymatrine was effective at early vegetative stage. Highest per cent reduction of shoot damage was observed in oxymatrine and it is on par with spinosad Spinosad was effective at fruiting stage. Maximum per cent reduction of fruit damage was recorded in spinosad and it was on par with oxymatrine.
LABORATORY EVALUATION OF AVAILABLE COMMERCIAL FORMULATIONS OF HANPV AGAINST HELICOVERPA ARMIGERA (HUB.)
Authors:   All India Coordinated Research Project (Pigeonpea), UAS, GKVK, Bangalore 560 065, Karnataka, India, M Srinivasa , C.S. Jagadeesh Babu , C.N. Anitha , G Girish
Published: February 2023

In vitro studies on dosage mortality response of Helicoverpa armigera (Hub.) to different commercial formulations of HaNPV showed the lowest LC50 value (3.12 X 104 POBs per ml) for BPMS formulation, which indicated its higher virulence compared to other formulations. The HaNPV of PCI, MBP and ZARS-G were on par with each other with 9.5X105, 9.4X105, 15.6X105 POBs per ml and highest LC50 value was recorded with HaNPV formulations of PDBC (11.42X106 POBs/ml).
EVALUATION OF LOCALLY AVAILABLE SUBSTRATES FOR MASS MULTIPLICATION OF ENTOMOPATHOGENIC FUNGI, METARHIZIUM ANISOPLIAE (METCH.) SOROKIN
Authors:   All India Coordinated Research Project (Pigeonpea), UAS, GKVK, Bangalore- 560 065, Karnataka, India, C.S. Jagadeesh Babu , C.M. Venkatachalapathy , C.N. Anitha
Published: February 2023

Screening locally available substrates for mass multiplication of M. anisopliae such as, broken rice grains, broken maize, broken jowar, broken wheat, and broken ragi grains has showed that, broken rice followed by broken jowar served as the most productive media for conidial production of the fungus, with a yield of 3.45x108 and 3.2x108 spores per ml, respectively. The next best was broken maize (2.2x108 spores per ml), broken wheat(1.94x108 spores per ml), and broken ragi (1.8x108 spores per ml). Though the broken rice yielded highest spores, broken jowar recorded lowest production cost (8.6Ps/1x1010spores), which was followed by broken maize (5.6Ps/ 1x1010spores) proving that the broken jowar was the best substrate for mass multiplication of the fungus.
STUDIES ON PARASITOIDS ASSOCIATED WITH CABBAGE APHID BREVICORYNE BRASSICAE AND DIAMOND BACK MOTH, PLUTELLA XYLOSTELLA ON CAULIFLOWER
Authors:   Department of Entomology, M.A.U., Parbhani, Director of Research, Dr.P.D.K.V., Akola., Y.R. Sable , M.B. Sarkate , S.V. Sarode , P.D. Sangle , B.D. Shinde
Published: February 2023

Field experiments were conducted for two consecutive years (2002-03 and 2003-04) to study the parasitoids associated with cabbage aphid and diamond back moth and their extent of parsitisation in Marathwada region. The important parasitoids recorded were Aphidius spp. form cabbage aphids with maximum parasitisation of 76.43 and 82.33 per cent in 2002-03 and 2003-04 respectively. The parasitoids of P.xylostella include a larval parasite Cotesia plutellae and a larval and pupal parasite Oomyzus sokolowskii. The extent of larval and pupal parasitisation was 10.80 and 26.83 per cent respectively, in 2002-2003 while it was 11.33 and 28.38 per cent in 2003- 04.
Analysis Of Land Subsidence Relationship With Groundwater Table Depletion In South Jakarta
Authors: Nembo Andreas Julio , Anugrahadi Afiat , Fitra Yuda Himmes
Published: February 2023

Increased development activities and urbanization in South Jakarta have increased groundwater extraction. Continuous withdrawal of groundwater with poor management can cause a decrease in the groundwater level and trigger a subsidence. Therefore, a study is needed regarding the relationship of land subsidence with the decrease in groundwater levels that occur in South Jakarta. This research was conducted using secondary data in the form of drill log data to determine subsurface lithology, land subsidence measurement data using the GPS geodetic method, and groundwater level data in monitoring wells in Jakarta. The results of the study show that surface sediment deposits are dominated by a layer of clay which is still unconsolidated and relatively thickened to the north with a thickness of more than 300 m. This condition shows that the sediment layers in Jakarta are still undergoing a compaction process so that naturally subsidence occurs in the soil surface. Subsidence in the land surface in South Jakarta has a fairly strong correlation with the decline in the groundwater level, which is equal to 0.504, which means it has a fairly strong degree of correlation of 50.4%.
Factors Affecting the Learning of Medical Ethics and Etiquette from the Perspective of Medical Teachers and Students of Kermanshah Medical School in 2019
Authors: Niromand Elham , Sadeghi Masoud , Ataei Siroos , Khazaei Mohammad Mehdi , Khazaei Mohammad Rasool
Published: February 2023

Background: Students’ understanding of the basic principles of attending the university, classrooms, and patient beds and acquiring the necessary skills to deal with the problems of student life, professors, other students, and patients are essential for their education and learning. Objectives: This study aimed to determine the factors affecting the learning of medical ethics courses based on the role of active teaching methods in better and practical learning of medical ethics and ethics courses. Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on the lecturers of relevant courses and medical students of Kermanshah Medical School in 2018-2019 on 201 people using a convenient sampling method. The data collection tool was a 22-question researcher-made questionnaire on a 5-point Likert scale ranging from no effect (1) to very much (5), whose validity and reliability were confirmed (Cronbach’s alpha= 0.8). The collected data were imported to SPSS software version 21 and analyzed with descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: From the students’ point of view, influential factors in learning these courses were clinical memories, professors’ experience (80.6%), professor’s intimacy with students, scientific mastery (76.6%), professor’s clear and expressive expression (76.6%), acquaintance with leading professors and ethical model in university (66%), physical space, classroom facilities, audio-visual facilities (65.8%), review of key points and summaries in the classroom, using animation (55%), educational images and infographics, applications and cyberspace in the classes of medical etiquette and ethics. The opinion of the professors was in line with the students (53.5%). Conclusions: Many factors affecting the learning of medical etiquette and ethics courses were similar to other courses, but there were differences in some cases. The teachers shared the opinions of the students and professors about the importance and priority of the factors affecting the learning of these courses.
Changes in learning strategy and learning time in the wake of the pandemic
Authors: Sipos Bence , Berezvai Szabolcs , Szilágyi Brigitta
Published: February 2023

University studies were also significantly affected by the pandemic. The first-year students had already spent the last months of high school, which are especially important for graduation, in distance learning. In Hungary, the graduation procedure was changed due to the epidemic. Education was completely digital in hybrid form: the lectures were held online, and the seminars were attended in-person and from September of 2021 again in-person. Our research team has been monitoring learning time and effectiveness for years using the EduBase online educational platform, which provides a framework for all teaching aids for the calculus subject. In our research, we analysed the learning processes and their effectiveness of mechatronic and energy engineering students who were admitted to BME in 2020. The results were compared with the learning habits of the class of 2018, with whom a detailed study was also performed. It can be stated that the pandemic greatly influenced the learning time: students took advantage of the available practice opportunities to a greater extent in digital education, which did not reduce the practice time during the end-of-semester spurt, thus, learning became more balanced. Considering the high school results, it can be observed that on average, those who took advanced level subjects spent more time practicing, even though they had already mastered some calculus in high school. In addition, test scores also influenced practice time, while students coped successfully even with the more difficult tasks.
Learning to learn, bolt-on, or integrated? Analysis of student feedback from a pilot with learning to learn integrated into first-year engineering mathematics
Authors: Thorseth Trond Morten
Published: February 2023

Learning to learn is one of the generic skills that are important to becoming an engineer. One outcome of the education is to be prepared for a role as an engineer with lifelong learning. In this paper, I convey experiences gained from two different approaches when implementing “learning to learn” into engineering math courses. The first approach, learning to learn was added to a mathematical course as a “bolton” approach in two initial pilots. A second approach was to include learning to learn in the course. In this approach, I wanted to utilize feedback cycles and provide information on learning to learn “as needed”. Interviews of students and experiences from the pilots have been analyzed using thematic analysis. Two different experiences were described by the students in the two classes that were included in the pilot. In one group, the smallest of the two pilot classes, not a single student dropped out in the remaining three-year of the study program. The program had a major impact. The other group, the biggest class, was more resistive. In the second approach, I wanted to utilize the role of a mathematics teacher. Here I could use the authority and the relation as a math teacher. However, introducing learning to learn as a teacher conflicted with the role as a teacher. Here I discuss key findings from four focus group interviews, in addition to my experience as a teacher, that can help to plan future course design when learning to learn is included.
Investigation of processing test results based on knowledge similarity
Authors: Sipos Bence , Szilágyi Brigitta
Published: February 2023

The traditional scoring is based on the difficulty of the task. However, the same total score can be earned with different knowledge, hence it is difficult to create homogenous groups by only relying on the total score. In our work, we aim to present a new scoring method where such knowledge-based groups can be created, as opposed to the previous point-based method. For comparison of the test result done by the students, we utilized different distance measures. The main challenge with finding the similarities between the results is the high dimensionality of the data compared to the total number of observations. First, we used the traditional Minkowski distance with different p values, then we used local similarity hashes and high dimensional embedding techniques designed originally for natural language processing. With these never before used techniques, we were able to identify students with similar skillsets and knowledge. Furthermore, we utilized dimension reduction methods (t-SNE and UMAP) to make a lower dimension representation where we can cluster the data easier. These clusters and pairwise similarities were assessed by oral exam subjective scores. The teacher's subjective scores correlated more with this new metric-based method of scoring than the total test score itself. The presented procedures can not only be used effectively in research but can also help to get a more complete picture of the students' knowledge we teach in everyday practice.
Development and application of simulation games to introduce model-based systems engineering
Authors: Schumacher Thomas , Ammersdörfer Theresa , Inkermann David
Published: February 2023

Model-based Systems Engineering aims at increasing consistency of information in complex engineering processes that involve different engineering domains. A major challenge when introducing Model-based Systems Engineering is to highlight the interactions of different process activities, like requirement definition, specific methods and available tools as well as roles. These interactions have to be demonstrated to members of the engineering team in order to induce awareness for potential hurdles within the implementation process and to increase acceptance for required changes of processes, methods and tools. Simulation games present a promising approach to generate awareness as well as the needed expertise for successful implementation of Model-based Systems Engineering, in both teaching of students and training of experienced engineers. In this contribution a development process and essential aspects for the game design of simulation games are proposed. The structured process and its specific steps are illustrated by the development of the simulation game MbSys.
Crimen Organizado Transnacional en las Américas del S. XXI
Authors: Paredes Gonzalo
Published: February 2023

Este trabajo de investigación pretende tener un acercamiento al estudio de la delincuencia organizada transnacional en el continente americano en pleno siglo XXI. En base a esto se estudiara y analizara la estructura, funciones y características principales de los grupos organizados internacionales que están activos en la actualidad en el continente americano. Para lograr esto, dicho trabajo tiene como objetivo principal analizar los grupos criminales organizados transnacionales en las Américas del siglo XXI, aplicando un diseño de investigación cualitativo utilizando como técnicas principales el análisis documental y bibliográfico.
Seguridad sanitaria de las fronteras brasileñas y las amenazas trasnacionales a la producción agrícola nacional
Authors: Pinho de Andrade Lima José Roberto
Published: February 2023

Los riesgos para el medio ambiente y la salud son los más preocupantes en términos de impacto económico y probabilidad de ocurrencia. Una de las amenazas más urgentes a la seguridad nacional y global en el siglo XXI es el cambio climático. Dado que Brasil es el mayor productor mundial de proteína animal y un importante exportador, cualquier enfermedad que afecte al ganado vacuno, porcino y aves de corral representará una catástrofe con enormes repercusiones económicas, sociales y políticas. Esta artículo es el resultado de un estudio exploratorio, descriptivo y aplicado de manera cualitativa, utilizando técnicas de investigación bibliográfica y documental. El objetivo era analizar las capacidades existentes en el Brasil para la vigilancia y la confrontación de las principales emergencias de salud agrícola y ganadera. Es necesario mejorar la gobernanza del Sistema Nacional de Respuesta a los Desastres y promover la integración doctrinal y operativa de la Defensa Civil com de los principales actores en la gestión de crisis, como el Ministerio de Agricultura, Salud y Defensa. La creación de una agencia independiente especializada en el seguimiento y la gestión de la respuesta de emergencia sanitaria en el marco del Centro para el Control de Enfermedades (CDC) en los Estados Unidos, Europa, África y China puede ser una estrategia relevante para optimizar los recursos y desarrollar la resiliência.
Ciberdefensa y ciberseguridad en el Perú: realidad y retos en torno a la capacidad de las FF. AA. para neutralizar ciberataques que atenten contra la seguridad nacional
Authors: Quevedo Lezama Christian Rafael
Published: February 2023

La ciberdefensa y la ciberseguridad se han convertido en pilares para mantener la estabilidad y el normal funcionamiento de cualquier país, por ende, se consideran áreas claves dentro de los estudios estratégicos. Frente a esa demanda, el Perú no ha sabido desarrollar este sector. Actualmente, el país no cuenta con una inversión destinada a promover los sistemas de seguridad y la defensa cibernética. Si bien la región Latinoamericana tiene poca incidencia en conflictos cibernéticos a gran escala, es importante destacar que la seguridad nacional podría verse vulnerada de no nivelarse a las exigencias actuales. La metodología empleada para el desarrollo del presente constó en la revisión documental, concluyéndose que para alcanzar eficientes estrategias de ciberdefensa y ciberseguridad es necesario un sistema que permita la integración y cooperación de los sectores públicos, privados y militares, lo que hace posible la unión de fuerzas aisladas para alcanzar los objetivos de seguridad nacional.
The economic cost of not practicing optimal breastfeeding: a review
Authors: Amir-ud-Din Rafi
Published: February 2023

Underfive child mortality is one of the world's most severe public health problems, and the developing world disproportionately bears the brunt of underfive child mortality. It is quite unlikely that developing countries will have sufficient resources, at least in the foreseeable future, to significantly reduce child mortality rates. Fortunately, optimal breastfeeding provides significant protection against child mortality, and it may well be the most practical policy intervention against child mortality in resource-constrained settings. However, the catch lies in the fact that despite the obvious benefits of breastfeeding, optimal breastfeeding is limited across the developing world. I have identified several causal mechanisms that contribute to nonoptimal breastfeeding practices. Additionally, I have drawn upon the literature that has estimated the economic cost of inadequate breastfeeding.
Estudios para la paz: hacia una cartografía de paces
Authors: Jiménez Bautista Francisco
Published: February 2023

Este artículo pretende realizar una síntesis de los Estudios (para, de, sobre) la paz, que construyen su evolución histórica desde su nacimiento y pretenden buscar un consenso dentro de la disciplina. Se presenta con una visión holística desde la interdisciplinariedad partiendo desde un paradigma pacífico desde la paz (negativa, positiva, neutra e híbrida). No debemos olvidar su conexión con las violencias y los conflictos que nos ayudan a construir un concepto de paz como categoría independiente, compleja y multidimensional. La metodología es una revisión bibliográfica desde nuestra trayectoria personal en la Investigación para la paz y los conflictos de más de treinta años. El contenido transciende dese una definición de paz que se asocia a la noviolencia y construye un camino de las etapas de los Estudios para la paz que nos ayuda a comprender nuestra relación con las Ciencias Sociales. Desde dónde venimos hacia dónde vamos. Concluimos con una presentación de una Cartografía de paces imprescindibles para construir una trama o narrativa para la paz desde una utopía que nos lleva al concepto de paz mundo.
Implementasi Rutinan Ziarah Wali Sebagai Media Dakwah Pembentukan Karakter Santri Pondok Pesantren Al Hidayat Lasem
Authors: Isroani Farida
Published: February 2023

Character or morality is very important in Islamic education. There are many ways or media for character education for children in Islamic boarding schools, one of which is by implementing the guardian pilgrimage routine. The guardian pilgrimage is carried out to instill the religiosity of children as well as to increase their spiritual nature. In addition, guardian pilgrimage activities can also be applied character education for children when they mingle with the surrounding community. The objectives to be achieved in this study are to answer the formulations that arise, namely: To find out the media for character education of students through the guardian pilgrimage routine at the Pondok Pesantren Al Hidayat Lasem, to find out the implementation of the guardian pilgrimage routine as a medium for character education at the Pondok Pesantren Al Hidayat Lasem, to knowing the value of character education through the guardian pilgrimage routine at the Pondok Pesantren Al Hidayat Lasem The type of this research is qualitative research, the research was conducted by taking 12 pesantren administrators and 3 students as respondents. Data collection methods were obtained from the results of observations, interviews, and documentation. The results of this study indicate that: The media for character education for students through the guardian pilgrimage routine at the Pondok Pesantren Al Hidayat Lasem is carried out with several character education media, namely: Habituation, Exemplary, fostering student discipline, practice. The implementation of the guardian pilgrimage routine as a medium for character education at the Pondok Pesantren Al Hidayat Lasem is: through Dhikr and Tahlil, Telling stories and showing the history of the guardian, showing the legacy of the guardian. The value of character education through the guardian pilgrimage routine at the Pondok Pesantren Al Hidayat Lasem, namely: The value of discipline character, The value of the character of curiosity, The value of the character of responsibility, The value of polite character, The value of religious character.
Perkembanagan Jiwa Beragama Pada Anak, Remaja dan Orang Dewasa
Authors: Muhammad Taqiyuddin, Mustahiqqurahman Hully,
Published: February 2023

This paper examines the problem of the development of the religious spirit in children, adolescents and adults. This is very important because the development of the religious spirit in children is not the same when entering adolescence and adulthood. The potential of the religious spirit in children has existed since in the womb, after being born it requires a stimulus from the family, school and community environment in its development. The development of religion in adolescents is in line with physical and psychological development which is then marked by mental shock and a critical attitude in adolescents towards religious teachings. However, in everyday reality, there are still many adults who feel mental shock. Even changes in beliefs and beliefs sometimes still occur. This is also what attracts the attention of religious experts, so they try to continue to invite and provide understanding about religion and faith in Allah. Adult religious attitudes are more broadly based on values ​​and a deep understanding of religious teachings. Religion for adults is an attitude of life and not just a part of it. The methodology used is descriptive qualitative literature research, namely analyzing theories from authentic sources (books) and up to date sources. From the results of the studies conducted, it is shown that the development of the religious spirit in children is characterized by an attitude of imitation, then starting from the level of fairy tales, reality and individualism. In adolescents, the development of the religious spirit starts from the attitude of joining in, believing with awareness, indecision and distrust. While the development of the religious soul in adults. Characterized by accepting the truth with full consideration or not joining in, being realistic and positive, open and more critical. So, the development of the religious spirit in children, adolescents and adults is not the same or different along with the level of development.