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Clinical profile and management of vernal keratoconjunctivitis in a tertiary health care center, North Karnataka
Authors: Almeida Sheryl D , Choudhary Arathi , Pujar Chaitra , Nyamagoudar Shishir Krishna
Published: July 2024

:To evaluate the demography, clinical features, complications and management of patients with Vernal keratoconjunctivitis.

A retrospective analysis of 80 patients who consulted in the Ophthalmology OPD of a tertiary care hospital in North Karnataka who were diagnosed with Vernal keratoconjunctivitis was done. This study was done from March 2020 to February 2021. Detailed ophthalmologic evaluation was done after taking a thorough history regarding symptoms, predisposing factors and family history. Patients were diagnosed based on their symptoms like redness, itching, watering, foreign body sensation etc and signs like papillae, limbal thickening etc into mild, moderate and severe. Detailed treatment history was also noted. Patients were also examined for any complications associated with VKC and also with the treatment.

Mean age at presentation was 14.11 years ± 2.23 years. The male (M) to female (F) ratio was 1.29:1.Most of the patients had mixed pattern (71.25%) of disease. Personal or family history of allergy was noted in 5% of population. 10% of the population had moderate to severe vision loss. 30% of the patients had complications due to VKC.

: Our study shows that vernal keratoconjunctivitis has early age of onset with higher male preponderance with frequent presentation during spring and summer season and less association with family history of allergy. VKC being a chronic disease need for long term follow up has to be advised and switching over to drugs like cyclosporine instead of steroids showed to be effective with minimal side effects.
Dry eye in mask wearers among healthcare workers during COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Wadwekar Bhagwati , Asokan Kaaviya , Srinivasan Renuka , Ravichandran Kandasamy
Published: July 2024

To estimate the proportion of dry eye among healthcare workers (HCWs) wearing masks and to find association of dry eye disease symptoms (DEDS), Tear film break up time (TBUT) and Schirmer’s test (ST) with sociodemographic factors, duration of mask wear, ill-fitting mask, and type of mask.

: This is a cross-sectional study conducted in tertiary care hospital among 384 HCW’s wearing mask. We took a detailed history, and did ocular examination, TBUT and ST.

:Of the 384 HCW’s, TBUT was found to be reduced in 89 (23.2%) participants. All DEDS had a significant association with TBUT (p value for burning =0.001; p value for irritation =0.003; p value for dryness < 0.001). Among the HCWs female gender, occupation of doctors and nurses had a significant association with DEDS. One hundred and fifty (39.1%) were using combined masks. N95 was used mostly by doctors 75(81.5%). Burning sensation in the eyes was common in those wearing combined and N95 mask. Two seventy-one (70.5%) participants used masks for 8 or more hours per day and had a significant burning sensation (P=0.026). one hundred and twenty-two (68.3%) participants who were using masks for more than 12 months showed a significant dryness (P=0.00). TBUT and DEDS had a significant association with awareness of airflow.

:We found 23.2% HCWs had dry eye. They are at a higher risk of developing mask associated with dry eye. Mask associated dry eye was more common in females, doctors, and nurses and with ill-fitting mask.
Traumatic globe luxation- A case series
Authors: Vinzamuri Sirisha , Bhatti Arun , Shetti Samyakta
Published: July 2024

: Traumatic globe luxation is a very rare clinical condition. It usually presents after severe trauma to orbit often causing wall fracture and severe globe damage which entails enucleation.

A retrospective interventional case series of three patients presenting to emergency room (ER) with globe luxation accompanied by varying clinical presentation over years 2017-23.

: Globe luxation is a rare condition often requiring multidisciplinary approach. In spite of the visual prognosis being very poor appropriate management and follow-up can lead to better preservation of cosmesis.
Review of Wojciech Bożek's monograph, Public law penalties of a preventive nature constituting a source contained in the state. C.H. Publishing House Becka, Warsaw 2022
Authors: Kowalewska Ewa
Published: July 2024

Abstrakt nie jest wymagany
Z problematyki polskich pielgrzymek narodowych. Adres polskich zesłańców do Rosji i na Syberię skierowany do papieża Piusa IX z okazji jubileuszu 50-lecia Jego święceń biskupich (1877)
Authors: Wojciechowski Leszek
Published: July 2024

Przedmiotem artykułu jest specjalny list z życzeniami, jaki otrzymał papież Pius IX z okazji jubileuszu 50-lecia swoich święceń biskupich od polskich zesłańców do Rosji i na Syberię. Listy tego rodzaju, o uroczystym charakterze, noszą nazwę adresów (po włosku indirizzi).
Główne uroczystości jubileuszu obchodzono w Rzymie 3 czerwca 1877 r. W związku z jubileuszem przybyły do Rzymu w maju i czerwcu delegacje i pielgrzymki katolików z różnych krajów. Na uroczystości udała się również grupa około 600 polskich pielgrzymów. Była to pierwsza polska pielgrzymka narodowa. Polacy pochodzili głównie z dwóch obszarów, a mianowicie z zaboru austriackiego i z zaboru pruskiego. Oprócz tego znajdowali się wśród nich także nieliczni pielgrzymi z ziem zaboru rosyjskiego. Reprezentowani byli także (przez jedną osobę) Polacy przebywający na zesłaniu w Rosji europejskiej i na Syberii. Na spotkaniu Piusa IX z Polakami 6 czerwca 1877 r. papież otrzymał od pielgrzymów wiele darów; wręczono mu także adresy od ludności polskiej z zaborów austriackiego i pruskiego. Jeden z byłych zesłańców, ks. Justyn Mielechowicz, wręczył także adres od Polaków przebywających na zesłaniu.
W tym artykule przedstawiono zagadnienia związane z przekazem łacińskojęzycznej treści adresu (wersja rękopiśmienna i wersja drukowania) oraz jej polskim przekładem. Ukazano okoliczności, w jakich powstał ten adres. Dokonano również szczegółowej analizy jego treści.
Andrzej Wojtkowski jako historyk Poznania
Authors: Matusik Przemysław
Published: July 2024

Andrzej Wojtkowski był historykiem, który po osiedleniu się w 1920 r. w Poznaniu, zajął się intensywnie historią Wielkopolski w XIX wieku, budując świadomie jej polski obraz w odpowiedzi na ujęcia historyków niemieckich. Jej elementem były także zagadnienia dotyczące historii Poznania, zaś forum ich prezentacji stało się pismo historyczne „Kronika Miasta Poznania”. Wojtkowski nie zajmował się sprawami ustroju czy gospodarki miejskiej, najważniejsze dla niego było ukazanie miasta jako centrum polskiej kultury i polskiej aktywności narodowej, ze szczególnym naciskiem na pierwszą połowę XIX wieku. Do najważniejszych jego prac należy historia Poznańskiego Towarzystwa Przyjaciół Nauk, biografia Edwarda Raczyńskiego i Bibliografia Miasta Poznania.
Józef Domański – rotmistrz kawalerii narodowej 1863 r., adwokat
Authors: Sadurski Ireneusz
Published: July 2024

Niniejsze opracowanie poświęcone jest Józefowi Domańskiemu, rotmistrzowi kawalerii powstańczej 1863 i 1864 r. Po ukończeniu szkoły powiatowej w Siedlcach w 1861 r., przeniósł się do I Gimnazjum Gubernialnego na Nowolipkach w Warszawie. Następnie podjął studia w stolicy na Wydziale Prawa i Administracji Szkoły Głównej w Warszawie. Tutaj zastał go wybuch powstania styczniowego. Jako ochotnik kawalerzysta znalazł się w oddziale dowodzonym przez pułkownika Józefa Jankowskiego, „Szydłowskiego”. Działał na rozległym terenie, przenosząc się ze swoją jazdą od przedmieść Warszawy aż po województwo podlaskie, sandomierskie i lubelskie. Uczestniczył w ponad trzydziestu bitwach i potyczkach, w większości zwycięskich. Chcąc uniknąć represji popowstaniowych, w latach 1864-1867 przebywał na emigracji we Francji. Tam też podjął studia prawnicze, które po powrocie do Warszawy w 1868 r. kontynuował w Szkole Głównej. Po ich ukończeniu w 1869 r., uzyskał tytuł magistra prawa i administracji. Pracował jako urzędnik w Komisji Rządowej Sprawiedliwości, jako asesor w Sądzie Poprawczym w Siedlcach, a później jako Obrońca Konsystorski i adwokat przysięgły w Warszawie. Z miastem tym związał się aż do końca życia. Należałoby nieco bardziej krytycznie spojrzeć na brak informacji, że w dotychczasowych badaniach i dostępnej literaturze przedmiotu nie ustalono daty jego śmierci i pochówku.
Klejnoty i wyroby złotnicze w inwentarzu podskarbiego koronnego Mikołaja Szydłowieckiego z 1525 r.
Authors: Januszek-Sieradzka Agnieszka
Published: July 2024

W artykule dokonano analizy fragmentu źródła zatytułowanego „Regestr a spysek wszythkich rzeczy panskich ktory regestr Jego M przy sobye chowacz ma y chowa, pysan Crac. A 1525 feria secunda post festum Nativitatis Marie Virginis”, czyli spisu przedmiotów należących do Mikołaja Szydłowieckiego herbu Odrowąż (ok. 1475-1532), starosty olsztyńskiego (od 1508 r.) i krzepickiego (od 1519 r.), kasztelana sandomierskiego (od 1515 r.) i podskarbiego wielkiego koronnego (1515-1532), jednego z najbardziej zaufanych ludzi króla Zygmunta Starego. Analizowany inwentarz jest unikatowym źródłem, a polska historiografia nie dysponuje materiałem porównawczym z tego okresu w postaci inwentarza mobiliów należących do osoby o podobnym statusie majątkowym i pozycji w elicie państwa. Analizie poddano dział inwentarza zatytułowany „Złoto”, w którym zostały wymienione i w niektórych przypadkach także bliżej opisane precjoza i inne wyroby złotnicze należące do podskarbiego – łańcuchy, pierścienie, zapony, punty, perły, oprawione w złoto obrazki i różańce. Wśród klejnotów Szydłowieckiego są egzemplarze unikatowe, trudno dostępne, osiągalne dla nielicznych. W jego „regestrze rzeczy pańskich” znalazło poświadczenie posiadania przez niego przedmiotów, które dotychczas znane były niemal wyłącznie z inwentarzy królewskich. Zapisy w inwentarzu pozwalają też na ustalenia dotyczące relacji społecznych, bowiem były przez podskarbiego otrzymywane i ofiarowywane innym.
An overview of trends in pest management and the need for a paradigm shift in technologies for the progression of entomopathogenic nematodes in managing crop health
Authors: MANDADI NAGESH , HUSSAINI S. S. , PATIL J. , AMALA U. , SREEDEVI K. , NAVIK OMPRAKASH , SUSHIL S. N. , MARUTHI M. , BINDU SHREE M. B.
Published: July 2024

Global pesticide usage is 3.5 million tonnes at an average of 1.81kg/ha, while Indian usage is at 55,000 metric tonnes (2023) with an average of 0.517kg/ha. Compared to the pesticide market, the Indian biopesticide market remains small- cumulative annual biopesticide production at 9000 metric tonnes and a growth rate of 3-5% in consumption which is projected to reach a CGR of 8-10% by 2030. The utilization of biopesticides amounts to approximately 9% of overall pesticide use and is projected to increase to 50% of the total pesticide market by 2050. Among several microbial biocontrol agents, Entomopathogenic Nematodes (EPN) has been realised to be dependable IPM component against several insect pests. EPNs are soil-inhabiting beneficial nematodes that parasitize and kill insect pests, with immense potential for ecological services making them valuable tools in IPM. Worldwide, the demand for the development of EPN-containing products is mounting with several companies involved in their production, distribution and sales. India’s estimated demand for EPN is 24,000 metric tonnes, while the current production is 1800 metric tonnes from 25-30 firms. In India and other developing countries, the current EPN production and supply chain are in their infancy and operate as a cottage industry. The market is flourishing with products that are spurious, expensive, and unregulated due to the wide gap between demand and availability of EPN products. The authors present an overview of the status and prospects of EPN as an IPM component, contemporary and futuristic issues for the transformation of the upcoming EPN industry to a self-reliant, self-sufficient and profitable enterprise and accomplish better uptake of EPN individually or in IPM.
Possibilities for integrating massive open online courses for language learning in higher education
Authors: Kopylova Natalia A. ,   Moscow Power Engineering Institute, Slepneva Marina A. , Yarullina Zhanna A. , Romanovskaya Elena A. , Krymovskaya Mariya D. ,   Moscow Power Engineering Institute,   Moscow Power Engineering Institute,   Minsk State Linguistic University,   Minsk State Linguistic University
Published: July 2024

Introduction. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) are currently one of the ways to organize the educational process focused on using information and communication technologies. However, the effectiveness and the best format of their use have not been definitively proven yet. The purpose of the work is to analyze the current state of the MOOCs and the possibility of its use in the modern educational process when teaching a foreign language, both in humanitarian and technical universities, as well as to identify the level of awareness and practical application of online courses by students. Methodology and methods. In the presented work, a data analysis method was used, a questionnaire on the use of MOOCs was developed, which was conducted among students in both humanitarian and technical universities. A comparative analysis of the data obtained was carried out and conclusions were given. The survey was organized among the students of the Translation Faculty of Minsk State Linguistic University (MSLU) and students of technical institutes of Moscow Power Engineering Institute (MPEI). Results. Based on the results of the study of scientific papers on foreign and domestic open educational platforms and courses posted on them, the main established advantages and disadvantages of MOOCs were identified. These advantages include: accessibility; exclusivity of educational material; simplicity of the educational model; subject diversity of online courses; shortness; educational autonomy, etc., and the disadvantages are the following: language barriers, time constraints and the cost of courses on leading educational platforms; lack of individualization, and, as a result, not enough personal contact with the teacher; low motivation to complete the course on time; lack of certificate equivalence. There is also an extremely low level of awareness among students on the issue of online courses. Conclusion. As a result of the study, the authors concluded that, despite the obvious advantages of using MOOCs in the process of teaching a foreign language, it is impossible to completely replace the classroom load with an online course due to organizational difficulties.
Social infrastructure as a factor in designing the social space of a megalopolis
Authors: Zimova Natalia S. ,   Higher School of Modern Social Sciences, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Sokolova Anastasia M. ,   Higher School of Modern Social Sciences, Lomonosov Moscow State University
Published: July 2024

In the modern world, there is an active concentration of the population in megacities. In addition to the growth of the economic component, the importance of social factors and elements of the metropolis is increasing today, which actualizes scientific and practical interest in its social space. This article presents the results of a study of the construction of social space by objects of social infrastructure in a modern metropolis using the example of Moscow. The actor-network theory was used as a theoretical framework, which included material objects in the structure of the social space of the city, which in a certain sense precede social connections and human behavior. The authors of the article proposed a typology of social infrastructure facilities depending on the nature of social interactions. Based on this typology, 125 districts of Moscow were studied according to the level of provision of social infrastructure facilities, as a result, ratings of districts were compiled. To study the role of social infrastructure in the construction of social space, a survey was conducted using the example of three districts of Moscow with different infrastructure provision. As a result, it was found that in the Tverskoy district, as in the most well-provided with social infrastructure, the social space is indeed more constructed than in other municipalities. It was also found that the demand for social infrastructure facilities by residents really affects the design of the social space of the district. In this regard, it was concluded that in order to improve the quality of social interaction in the districts, it is advisable to develop social infrastructure facilities.
Development of Obninsk second order agglomeration in the process of spatial diffusion of innovations
Authors: Nezhdanov Vladimir A. ,   City Development Agency – Obninsk Business Incubator
Published: July 2024

Relevance. The article is devoted to Obninsk-Borovsk agglomeration, which has a unique border position. Administratively, it is located in the north-east of the Kaluga Region, but is an integral part of the Moscow agglomeration. Scientific problem. The discussion of the concept of “second-order agglomeration” was provoked by the publication of the draft Concept of Spatial Development Strategy of the Russian Federation until 2025, where this term refers to agglomerations with a population of less than 1,000,000 people. The terminological confusion is analyzed, the role of second-order agglomeration in the process of spatial diffusion of innovations is demonstrated. Methods. The methodological basis of the study was made up of general scientific methods: the method of analyzing documents and statistical data in conjunction with the calculations of authors, observation and collection of facts from official sources, comparison and generalization, the method of system analysis. Research results. It is shown that second order agglomerations, along with the functions of logical centers, can be zones of advanced innovative development of regions and perform the functions of interaction between production, science and education in the process of spatial diffusion of innovations. The main channels for realizing the innovative potential of the Kaluga region (institutes of design and development, innovative projects, innovative agglomeration) in the process of transferring Moscow innovations, their density in the border regions are identified. The modern process of changing trends in human settlement and behavior in the space is substantiated, new institutions and mechanisms for the development of point development territories are analyzed. Conclusions. Currently, the process of diffusion of innovations leads to the formation of a zone of innovative activity of second-order agglomerations on the territory of the southwestern segment of the Moscow agglomeration, at the intersection of “New Moscow” and the northeast of the Kaluga region.
Social digital technologies in the study of urban information environment
Authors: Raskhodchikov Alexey N. ,   Moscow Center for Urban Studies “Gorod” Foundation
Published: July 2024

The spread of information technologies is updating the issues of using new digital data (activities on social networks, digital traces, data from mobile operators, banks, search engines, light traces, etc.) in the work of sociologists. An important aspect of this issue is the development of methods for analyzing new data and approaches to combining the results of classical sociological research with various methods of analyzing digital data. The article presents an example of studying a segment of the city's communication environment with a description of the sequence of analysis procedures that make it possible to bring the study closer to the practical tasks of city authorities. This study was conducted in 2023 by the Stolitsa Social Research Agency and represents an attempt to analyze the Information field of the Moscow region. The results of data analysis make it possible to detect problematic situations in various spheres of city life, identify media channels involved in covering city events and problems, and quickly identify emerging conflicts. The sequence of research procedures presented in the article can be used as a social technology to study Internet communications as an important element of the communication environment of cities.
Probabilistic models of the capacity of the electrode material in a wide range of current loads
Authors: Ushakov Arseni V. ,   Saratov State University, Rybakov Kirill S. , Khrykina Anna V. , Gamayunova Irina M. ,   Saratov State University,   Saratov State University,   Saratov State University
Published: July 2024

An approach for constructing mathematical models of the current dependence of the capacity of electrode materials is proposed. The approach involves analyzing the probabilities of favorable and unfavorable events occurring on the elements of electrical equivalent circuits that can be used to model the electrode. Several probabilistic models that correspond to different combinations of a capacitor, a Warburg element and a constant phase element in an electrical circuit are proposed. As an example, the validation of specific models to describe the experimental current dependences of the capacity of Li3V2(PO4)3 or Li4Ti5O12 based composite electrodes with carbon nanomaterial is shown. The approach allows approximating such dependencies for a wide range of current loads – from 0.1 to 50 C.
Variability of morphophysiological parameters of green toads of the Bufotes viridis complex (Anura, Amphibia) depending on altitude zoning
Authors: Gamidova D. M. ,   Dagestan State University, Askenderov A. D. , Rabadanova A. I. ,   Dagestan State University,   Dagestan State University
Published: July 2024

In Dagestan, morphometric parameters of the body and cytomorphological parameters of erythrocytes were studied in 124 green toads from four regions. In the course of the analysis of variance, variability between populations in these parameters was revealed, which is associated both with the influence of altitudinal zonality, sex, and the interaction of these factors. According to the discriminant analysis for the studied parameters (L, D.r.o, Sp.oc, C.s, D.p; λ = 0.23–0.25; L, L / W, S, V, T, E; λ = 0.008), the presence of two distant forms of green toads in the south and north of the region.
Caucasian toad, Bufo verrucosissimus (Pallas, 1814), (Anura: Bufonidae) in the Caspian Sea basin (Russian Caucasus)
Authors: Lotiev K. Yu. ,   Sochi National Park, National Park “Kislovodskiy”, Complex Research Institute named after H. I. Ibragimov RAS, Telpov V. A. , Doronin I. V. , Yufereva V. V. , Klenina A. A. , Popova A. L. ,   Station of Young Naturalists of the Resort City of Kislovodsk,   Zoological Institute of Russian Academy of Sciences,   National Park “Kislovodskiy”,   Samara Federal Research Center of RAS, Institute of Ecology of the Volga River Basin of Russian Academy of Sciences,   A. M. Nikolsky Herpetological Society of Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: July 2024

The Caucasian toad, Bufo verrucosissimus (Pallas, 1814), is a typical representative of the West Caucasian forest mesophilic batrachofauna, requiring special protection measures. The known habitat of the species in the Russian part of the Caucasus was limited to the Black Sea basin. In the course of the studies undertaken, the Caucasian toad was found in many localities of the Predgorny district of the Stavropol territory (Caspian Sea basin), where at present relatively favorable natural conditions have developed for it. The possibility of finding the species in the republics located to the east, up to Dagestan, is not excluded. In order to preserve the existing populations of the B. verrucosissimus in the Caucasian Mineralnye Vody region, it is necessary to optimize the network of specially protected natural areas, and create artificial spawning reservoirs. A special role in this is assigned to the “Kislovodsk” National Park – the only federal specially protected natural territory of high rank of the Caucasian Mineral Vody and the Stavropol territory.
Variation of age composition and postmetamorphic growth rates in Pelophylax ridibundus (Ranidae, Anura): Comparison populations from Moscow region and Kamchatka
Authors: Lyapkov S. M. ,   Lomonosov Moscow State University, Bryakova M. A. ,   Ural Federal University
Published: July 2024

Using skeletochronology, the age composition and growth rates of Pelophylax ridibundus population from the Eastern European part of the native range (Zvenigorod Biological station (ZBS) of Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow region) were compared with introduced populations of Kamchatka, differing in the duration of the activity season (T). Both females and males of the ZBS population (T = 5.5 months) reach maturity after the 3rd wintering. This explains the significantly higher averages of the age and body length of both sexes of the ZBS population, in comparison with all Kamchatka populations. Frogs from Kamchatka populations with the same low T (5 months) become mature after the 2nd wintering, and from populations with higher T (from 6 to 10 months) – after the 1st wintering, in the latter case, males more often than females. In Kamchatka populations with relatively high T values, the growth of males begins to slow down earlier than females, this difference explains the significantly larger sizes of females in these populations. In general, the differences between the ZBS population and Kamchatka populations with relatively low T are not as strong as the differences from Kamchatka populations with higher T.
State of populations of anuran amphibians (Anura, Amphibia) in the north of the Caspian lowland
Authors: Tabachishin V. V. ,   Saratov State University, Tabachishin V. G. , Yermokhin M. V. ,   Saratov Branch of A. N. Severtsov Institute of Ecology and Evolution, Russian Academy of Sciences,   Saratov State University
Published: July 2024

The distribution of three species of anuran amphibians (Pelobates vespertinus, Bombina bombina and Pelophylax ridibundus) in the north of the Caspian lowland within the south-east of the Saratov region is considered. The biotopic habitat of local populations of these species is revealed and trends in their abundance under the influence of climatic and anthropogenic factors are discussed. Reduction of their numbers is shown and the continuation of this trend is predicted if the direction of climate change in the region remains unchanged.
Perspective SPILSS Models for Analyzing the Development of Paragliding Athletes in Central Java
Authors: Listiarini Dian , ‎ Muhlisin , Kurniawan Rian , Paramitha Sandey Tantra
Published: July 2024

The purpose of this study was to use the Sports Policy Factors Leading to International Sporting Success (SPLISS 2.0) instrument and the nine pillars of elite sports success approach to survey and assess the success factors of coaching. Athletes from eight districts or cities in Central Java that had paragliding organizations, as well as chairs, secretaries, treasurers, and coaches were included in the survey. Data were analyzed through SPLISS 2.0 reports and quantitative analysis methods. Potential success factors were determined quantitatively using 96 CSFs assigned to a score of 0–1 based on nine pillars. Findings show that Banyumas, Grobogan, the Semarang district, and Karanganyar are the four regions offering the highest numbers of paragliding sports. The districts of Grobogan and Semarang are best in participation, talent identification, and talent development. The results show that many regions have yet to adopt the nine pillars. It is intended that each region would produce paragliding athletes of the highest caliber, honoring Central Java and Indonesia as a country.
Keywords: SPLISS models, paragliding, sport policy
A Review of Topogenous Peatland Management in Humbang Hasundutan Regency
Authors: Manalu Sarah Patumona , Sabrina T. , Delvian Delvian
Published: July 2024

Indonesia possesses a substantial expanse of peatland, including an area of over 265,500 square kilometers throughout the islands of Sumatra, Kalimantan, and Papua. Humbang Hasundutan Regency, located in North Sumatra, encompasses a total area of 2358 ha of peatland, making it a significant carbon reservoir worldwide. Peatlands within a district can be classified into two main types: topogenic and upland. This research aims to review issues related to peatlands in Humbang Hasundutan Regency and their sustainable management. The study was conducted using a systematic review method using e-books and journal articles to support a review that includes observational studies. E-books and journal articles were searched in online databases such as Google Scholar using the keywords: “Humbang Hasundutan,” “peatland,” and “topogenic.” The downloading process was done independently by the authors. This resulted in 5 e-books and 27 journal articles, 6 of which were observational or experimental studies conducted in the Humbang Hasundutan Regency while the rest discussed peatlands outside of Humbang Hasundutan Regency. Moreover, 20 articles discussed peatland management. This systematic review proves that many factors must be considered in good peatland management. These include the physiographic, topographical, and hydrological characteristics of the land, as well as fire prevention measures, the selection of appropriate materials and fertilizers, the use of geospatial technology, the adoption of adaptation strategies for peatland use, the way communities view peatlands, and the economic importance of peat ecosystems.
Keywords: Humbang Hasundutan, peatland, topogenic
Financial Literacy and Risk Perception to Maximize Crypto Asset Investment Decisions
Authors: Sumitra I Made , Suidarma I Made , Masno Masno , Darsono Tri , Pratama I Gede Indra
Published: July 2024

This study aims to improve investment decisions in crypto assets by optimizing the integration of financial literacy and risk perception through behavioral finance, emphasizing an in-depth understanding of the psychological and behavioral factors that influence financial decision-making. This study used a quantitative approach with primary data sourced from online questionnaires distributed via the Google Forms platform. The Slovin technique was used for sampling, resulting in a sample of 300 respondents. The analysis technique used by SEM-PLS is the Structural Equation Model Partial Least Square with the help of the SmartPLS program. The research was conducted at PT Indodax Nasional Indonesia or “INDODAX – Indonesia Bitcoin & Crypto Exchange”. The results find that the integration of financial literacy, understanding of risk through behavioral finance, and the use of technology can significantly improve investment decisions in crypto assets. This research provides in-depth insights into the relationship between financial literacy, risk perception, and investment decisionmaking in crypto assets. The theoretical implications of the study confirm that financial literacy, understanding of risk, and related education contribute to improving optimal investment decisions in crypto assets as well as shaping financial behavior. The practical implication is the need for financial organizations and educational institutions to focus on financial literacy education and risk perception training to support optimal investment decision-making in crypto assets.
Keywords: financial literacy-1, risk perception-2, behavioral finance-3
A Bibliometric Analysis of the Current Trends in Collaboration Skills in the Learning Process
Authors: ‎ Misbah , Arlinda Rossy , Umar Fadilah , Muhammad Nurlaela , ‎ Qamariah , Harto Muhdi
Published: July 2024

This study aims to analyze research trends related to collaboration skills in the learning process from 2019 to 2023 through bibliometric analysis with the Scopus database. Based on the criteria, 740 articles from 3176 documents were obtained. The articles have been analyzed from Scopus-indexed international journals. The selected references were supervised utilizing Mendeley, a reference management software. Once it was processed, this study classified and visualized the data using VOSviewer software. The results indicate that research on collaboration skills in the learning process is gradually increasing every year. The United States accounts for the most research globally, followed by Indonesia in fourth place. Four clusters were found while visualizing the research trend of collaboration skills in the learning process from 2019 to 2023. The results of this study offer guidance to future researchers and support them in their research of global trends in the study of collaboration skills in the learning process. Overall, this review serves as a good foundation for subsequent research concerning collaboration skills in the learning process.
Keywords: bibliometric analysis, collaboration skills, learning proses
Gender Equality in Leadership and Management in Vietnam Today: Some Theoretical and Practical Issues
Authors: Bac Ha Thi , Nam | Ha Thi , Nguyen Khoa Ngoc Vo
Published: July 2024

During the development process of society, gender equality is considered a measure of the progress and fairness of society. Therefore, promoting gender equality in all fields, especially gender equality in politics, is crucial to eliminating gender stereotypes and prejudices against women, aiming to achieve substantial gender equality in order to create opportunities for equal development and enjoyment of the achievements of social development for both men and women. Recognizing the important position and role of gender equality in politics, particularly the participation of women in leadership and management in Vietnam, this article will focus on clarifying the following basic contents: Concept of gender equality in leadership and management; Current state of gender equality in leadership and management in Vietnam; and some solutions to promote gender equality in leadership and management in Vietnam today.
Passion for Teaching and Teachers’ Teaching Effectiveness in Secondary Schools in Delta State
Authors: URIEN, James. , SILAS Courage Enoja.
Published: July 2024

This study aimed to examine the association between passion for teaching and teaching effectiveness among secondary school teachers in Delta State. A correlational research design was employed, and three hypotheses were tested. The study initially recruited 370 teachers, evenly distributed between genders, but ultimately 333 participants completed the study. Data collection involved the use of a validated questionnaire, with reliability indices of 0.91 for the Passion for Teaching Rating Scale and 0.85 for the Teaching Effectiveness Rating Scale. The data were analyzed using Pearson's product moment correlation coefficient and regression statistics, with a significance level set at 0.05. The findings of the study revealed a significant relationship between passion for teaching and teaching effectiveness among secondary school teachers. However, no moderating effects of gender or teaching experience on this relationship were observed. Based on these results, it is recommended that teacher education programs and professional development initiatives place importance on fostering and developing passion for teaching. By emphasizing the cultivation of passion for teaching, these programs can contribute to enhancing teaching effectiveness and ultimately improving the educational experiences and outcomes of students.
Contemporary Corporate Governance Strategies on Organizational Performance in Mombasa County Government, Kenya.
Authors: Abdi Ahmed Mohamed , Mungai Dr Peter
Published: July 2024

Corporate governance has evolved significantly on a global scale, transitioning from a relatively obscure concept to a critical aspect of organizational management. This study aimed to establish the influence of contemporary corporate governance strategies on organizational performance. The specific objectives of this study were to: determine the influence of leadership on organizational performance, assess the influence of ethical standards on organizational performance establish the influence of organizational resource utilization on organizational performance and to evaluate the influence of employee competence on organizational performance in Mombasa County. The study was guided by three distinct theories - Adaptive Leadership Theory, Deontological Theory, and Resource-Based View Theory to understand the influence of employee competence on organizational performance comprehensively. The study employed a mixed-method approach combining qualitative and quantitative techniques. A descriptive research design was used to investigate the effects of modern corporate governance strategies on organizational performance systematically. The study's target population comprised of management staff within the County Government of Mombasa, selected through stratified random sampling. Data was collected using a comprehensive questionnaire and an interview guide, ensuring content validity and internal consistency reliability was achieved through expert review and Cronbach's alpha coefficient assessment. Descriptive statistics was used for Likert scale questions, demographic information, and thematic analysis for qualitative data from the interview guide. Results of the study showed that substantial percentage of respondents, 51%, expressed feeling engaged and motivated due to effective leadership. Moreover, 58% believed that leadership values employees' contributions, while 60% agreed on effective communication from leadership. The study also revealed that 65% of respondents perceived growth opportunities under leadership, and 66% felt encouraged to voice their concerns, highlighting the positive impact of leadership styles on employee engagement and satisfaction. 72% perceived leadership as prioritizing adherence to ethical standards. Similarly, on ethical guidelines and policies, 64% agreed that they are effectively communicated and implemented.77%, acknowledged effective resource utilization by their organization. Additionally, 73% recognized efficient monitoring systems, 68% indicated employee training for resource optimization, and 67% acknowledged continuous improvement initiatives.
Lesson from the Perspectives of Farmers about Problems of Agricultural Production: A Case of Rural Bangladesh
Authors: Repon Abu Russel Md. , Imtiaz S. M. , Joarder Md Shafikuzzaman , Akter Sumana
Published: July 2024

This paper investigates the problems of agricultural production in the rural areas of Bangladesh. Change is explicitly clear in the agricultural production from selecting seeds to preserving crops by the respondents. Thus, so many problems of agricultural change played a role in the activities of rural people. There is a noteworthy change in water, seeds, fertiliser and pesticides in the study area that boosts production more and improves the lifestyle of the rural people. Both qualitative and quantitative methods were employed. Data were collected using tools and techniques of social survey, Focus Group Discussion (FGD), and Key Informant Interviews (KII). Respondents are well known for the problems of agricultural production regarding cultivation methods, irrigation, seeds, fertiliser and pesticides. Agricultural production has also been changed in the study area.
EDUCACIÓN PERSONALISTA PARA LOS ADOLESCENTES DEL SIGLO XXI
Authors: Fontana Adriana Elisabet
Published: July 2024

El Personalismo plantea la posibilidad de reflexionar sobre la urgente necesidad de poner, al ser humano, como fin de toda acción, comprender las dimensiones fundamentales de la persona como ser único y en relación, como poseedor de trascendencia, subjetividad, afectividad, corporeidad anímica, historia encarnada, cultura e intelecto.
Como corriente filosófica, se origina alrededor de 1930 (Siglo XX), en el período entre guerras, y surge como una reflexión para hacer frente a la crisis de la cultura de la modernidad como también a los problemas existenciales del hombre (planteados en todos los tiempos); influyendo por su fundamentación, en la elaboración de la Declaración de los DDHH en 1948, como también, en los textos de Concilio Vaticano II reivindicando a la persona como ser “único e irrepetible”.
Algunas de sus características esenciales, refieren a:• La persona como centro de la reflexión filosófica;•Destaca, en el hombre, la capacidad de conocer una verdad que al mismo tiempo lo trasciende, sabiendo, a la vez, que no es capaz de conocer “toda” la verdad.•El hombre como ser libre con capacidad de auto determinación, dueño de sí mismo y con potencial de modificar el mundo.•La persona como realidad sustancial, y no un mero sucederse de vivencias sin un soporte ontológico (empirismo, positivismo).•La importancia de la afectividad, como dimensión esencial de la persona. Debe ser considerada como parte de la reflexión filosófica, como se ha hecho con la inteligencia y la voluntad.•La persona esencialmente ordenada a la relación interpersonal, familiar y social que se realiza a sí misma en la donación, diálogo y comunión con las demás personas.En orden a esas características, el personalismo incorpora, en la enseñanza, cualidades humanas tales como la identidad y unidad del educador y del educando. “Dichas características deben ser consideradas como parte estructural de un proyecto educativo cuya esencia subyacente es la emancipación de la persona”. (Cruz Herrera, Ana María).
Determination of Irbesartan in Pharmaceutical Preparations by Polarographic Methods
Authors: Yılmaz Bilal , Korkmaz Aytekin , Yılmaz Semih , Kadıoğlu Yücel
Published: July 2024

In this study, the polarographic behavior of irbesartan was investigated using the cyclic polarographic method. A mercury drop electrode was used to quantify the peak currents in comparison to Ag/AgCl at 0.10 V/s. Additionally, quick and easy square wave and differential pulse polarographic methods were developed and validated to determine irbesartan in pharmaceutical preparations. For both methods, the calibration curves were linear at concentrations between 5 and 70 μg/mL. The precision was given by relative standard deviation and was less than 2.61%. Accuracy was given with relative error and did not exceed 1.24%. The suggested methods are extremely accurate and precise. No interference was found under the chosen experimental conditions. In pharmaceutical preparations, irbesartan had an average recovery of 99.8%. Therefore, the methods are applicable to the determination of irbesartan in pharmaceutical preparations.
El efecto del bienestar social, las emociones y la percepción negativa del mundo en el miedo al delito en México
Authors: Rodríguez Carolina , Reyes-Sosa Hiram , Martínez-Zelaya Gonzalo , Moreno David
Published: July 2024

En México fenómenos como la inseguridad y el miedo al delito han afectado históricamente a la sociedad mexicana. Sin embargo, las investigaciones se han centrado en comprender las causas que la sociedad atribuye al aumento de ambos fenómenos y poco se ha analizado la relación que éstos pueden tener con constructos como el bienestar social. Este estudio tiene como objetivo conocer el efecto del bienestar social (sus subdimensiones), las emociones (positivas-negativas) y la percepción negativa del mundo en el miedo al delito. Una muestra de 152 jóvenes universitarios (55.3% mujeres y 44.7% hombres) con una media de edad de 25.56 años (DT = 3.30) participaron en esta investigación. Los resultados evidenciaron que el miedo al delito se ha configurado como un problema en sí mismo y afecta la sociedad de forma diferencial. Así, altos niveles de bienestar social disminuyen la preocupación de miedo al delito. Contrariamente, altos niveles de percepción negativa del mundo y de emociones negativas, en conjunto con bajos niveles de bienestar social y emociones positivas, promueven la preocupación de miedo al delito.
Significados y efectos del voluntariado en los Juegos Panamericanos y Parapanamericanos Lima 2019 y el Proyecto Especial Legado
Authors: Cueto Rosa María , Ayma Liz , Llanco César , Espinosa Agustín
Published: July 2024

El presente estudio analiza a través de un estudio cualitativo de 4 grupos focales (n=13) los significados y efectos del voluntariado señalados por voluntarios y voluntarias de los Juegos Panamericanos y Parapanamericanos Lima 2019 y del Proyecto Especial Legado. En lo personal se reportan emociones positivas vinculadas con la conciencia de haber sido parte de eventos históricos, así como de experiencias de crecimiento personal e interpersonal. Desde lo social se señalan efectos favorables a la construcción de sentido de comunidad, conciencia ciudadana y orgullo nacional. En el marco institucional se identifican aspectos organizativos y de gestión que favorecen condiciones propicias para el desarrollo de experiencias de voluntariado que generen efectos positivos tanto en lo personal como en lo social.
Exploring Morpho-biochemical Diversity in Tamarind (Tamarindus indica L.) for Advanced Breeding Approaches
Authors: Mayavel A. , Amaravel M. , Bagathsingh C. , Krishnan G. Radha , Nagarajan B.
Published: July 2024

Background: Tamarindus indica L., commonly known as Tamarind, is a unique species in the Leguminosae (Fabaceae) family. It is known for its economic and nutritional importance. The genetic diversity of Tamarind is crucial for breeding and conservation purposes. Despite its significance, there is limited research on the phenotypic variations among Tamarind clones, particularly concerning their morphological and biochemical traits. Understanding these variations is essential for improving Tamarind cultivars in terms of yield and quality. This study aims to fill this gap by assessing the phenotypic diversity in Tamarind clones using a range of morphological and biochemical parameters. Methods: The study was conducted on a 10-year-old clonal assemblage of Tamarind. A total of 60 Tamarind clones were evaluated over two consecutive years (2019-2020 and 2020-2021). The experimental design was a randomized complete block design. The correlation, multiple linear regression, principal component analysis and cluster analysis were analysed in the morphological and biochemical traits to understand the contribution variation and relationship among these clones. Result: The results indicated significant diversity among the 60 Tamarind clones. High coefficient of variation was observed in annual yield per tree. The PCA revealed that the first five principal components accounted for 81.77% of the total variation, with the first two components explaining 65.89% of the variance. A strong positive correlation and relationship were found between fruit weight and annual yield per tree. The hierarchical cluster analysis resulted in the categorization of the genotypes into three distinct clusters, each characterized by unique morphological and physiochemical traits. These findings are crucial for breeders focusing on enhancing Tamarind cultivars for better yield and quality.
POLÍTICAS PÚBLICAS E A PERCEPÇÃO DE ESTIGMA DO TRANSTORNO MENTAL NO INTERIOR DO RIO GRANDE DO NORTE
Authors: Peixoto Maria Tatiana , Da Silva Chaves Francisco Gilmar , De Souza Bertulino José , Figueiredo Fábio Fonseca
Published: July 2024

Teve-se como objetivo neste recorte, apresentar e discutir o cenário das Políticas Públicas no Brasil e cotizá-lo com a percepção sobre estigmas do transtorno mental da comunidade universitária no Alto Oeste Potiguar. Neste sentido, tem-se alguns aspectos importantes no debate das Políticas Públicas com viés na saúde e sua inadequação à realidade da população, considerando a abrangência e profundidade das questões relacionadas ao sofrimento psíquico e saúde mental e como os sujeitos da pesquisa a incorporam. Foram analisados 96 sujeitos dos estados da Paraíba, Ceará e Rio Grande do Norte através de questionário aplicado via google forms, divulgado e implementado em conta do Instagram, criada para este fim, com questões relacionadas ao aspecto social, econômico e cultural, e de abordagens específicas da relação estigma do transtorno mental. Os resultados apontaram que os investigados são predominantemente do sexo feminino, com idade igual ou superior a 25 anos e com pouco conhecimento da abrangência e performance de uma Política Pública, sobretudo na saúde.