bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pedagohiya ng Kaligtasan: Community-Based Hazard Identification and Assessment Project through the Application of Problem-Based Learning Approach in Senior High School
Authors:   https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3651-7856 sheryl.andal005@deped.gov.ph, Santyo – Andal Sheryl ,   Rosario Integrated National High School Rosario, Batangas, Philippines
Published: September 2022

Disaster preparedness and risk reduction are recognized as fundamental actions for creating a safe future and for reducing the severity of losses during disasters. In this context, DRRR education was included in the curriculum of the K-12 Basic Education Curriculum. Innovative use of the problem-based learning (PBL) approach was applied as a pedagogical approach in DRRR subjects in this study. It was used to test how effective is the PBL approach in engaging the respondents to propose and suggests feasible solutions to the identified community hazards. Further, to assess if the academic profile relevant to the basic concept of hazards of the respondents will significantly become more positive before and after exposing the students to the PBL approach. The research utilizes data analysis with a One-Group Pretest Posttest Design. Thirty-one (31) Grade 11 STEM students from Rosario National High School enrolled in the DRRR subject are the participant of this research. The research runs for the entirety of the SY 2018-2019 second semester. Its procedure was divided into three phases; Phase 1: conduct a pre-test without the PBL approach. Phase 2: the development of the learning tasks in DRRR lessons using the PBL approach Phase 3: conduct post-tests after the participants took the learning tasks in DRRR lessons using the PBL approach. The study revealed that students exposed to the PBL approach gain higher grade ratings from satisfactory to outstanding. There is a significant increase in the problem-solving skills of the students at 0.05 after being taught using the PBL approach on concepts of hazards and how to identify them in the community. PBL approach is significantly effective in engaging the respondents to propose and suggests feasible solutions to the identified community hazards. The proposed action plan should be realized to enhance the student’s academic performance in DRRM lessons using the PBL approach. Keywords: disaster risk reduction; PBL (problem-based learning) approach; pedagogy; problem-solving skill
القطبية العالمية ومستقبل العلاقات الامريكية - الصينية
Authors:   معهد الإدارة، جامعة التقنية الوسطى, احمد احمد عثمان
Published: September 2022

تعد العلاقات الأمريكية - الصينية من أهم العلاقات الثنائية في عالمنا الحالي، والتي تدفع الباحث على تقصي الحقائق لمعرفه أهداف ودوافع هذه العلاقة وأسباب التنافس بين الطرفين، حيث ظهرت العلاقات الأمريكية - الصينية بعد تفشي جائحة كورونا والأزمات الأخيرة التي مر بها العالم ولا سيما الحرب الروسية الأوكرانية، حيث إتضح هناك الكثير من الإختلافات الكبيرة من حيث الآراء العامة والعلاقات التجارية والإقتصادية والثقة الإستراتيجية، فالعلاقات الأمريكية - الصينية تازمت بشكل كبير وزادت حدتها منذ عام 2018، ولا سيما على مستوى صناعة المعلومات ذات التكنولوجيا المتطورة وبرز التنافس الإقتصادي والتجاري في أعلى درجته إضافة إلى تسارع الركود الاقتصادي؛ بسبب تفشي كورونا عام 2019 إذ بدأ الإقتصاد العالمي المستند والمعتمد على الصين إلى الدخول في نفق مسدود إذ ساهم الركود الإقتصادي العالمي خسارة إقتصادية كبيرة وبالتالي تناقش هذه الدراسة أبعاد وأنماط ومستقبل التنافس والصراع الذي يسود العلاقات الأمريكية - الصينة نأمل أن تكون هذه الدراسة توصلت إلى إشكالية التنافس هذه العلاقة .
An Ecological Framework for Information Architecture
Authors: Haverty Marsha
Published: September 2022

In the field of information architecture, practice keeps pace as the domains and supporting technologies for digital design expand, leading to occasional updates of theory to account for change. Pervasive information architecture expanded tenets of clarity and findability from classical information architecture to account for placemaking as information began shape-shifting across devices and situations. This article suggests that, building on classical and pervasive information architecture, the field is ready to expand to ecological information architecture. This time, in addition to situational changes (new technologies and domains), the discovery of more facets in information as the raw material of design, and information behavior, drawn from adjacent fields, play major roles. Even as ecological information architecture is introduced, glimmers of what the next reframing must address are already surfacing. As information architects, we welcome this ongoing discovery as we look to situate designs coherently within our actors’ shifting surroundings, and engage them with information in ways that feel deeply human.
Kurikulum Merdeka dalam Perspektif Pemikiran Pendidikan Paulo Freire
Authors: Madhakomala  , Aisyah Layli , Rizqiqa Fathiyah Nur Rizqiqa , Putri Fransiska Desiana , Nulhaq Sidiq
Published: September 2022

Education itself has the essence of fulfilling the basic needs of human life and becoming a human means to carry out the life of the world in the context of the process of maintaining the necessities of life. Education aims in order to survive as a crystallization of values ​​that are embodied in both the dimensions of psychological, sociological, social and cultural values. Studying an educational science must be related to ontological, epistemological, and axiological. The article aims to present a discussion on the study of educational thinking according to Paulo Freire and its implementation in the independent learning curriculum so that readers can get much more knowledge improvement that can be implemented also in their respective education where independent learning will be intensified by the Minister of Education as a new curriculum that begins practiced in the world of education in Indonesia. The presence of the Independent Learning curriculum, which is currently still in the experimental stage, has similarities with the educational concept proposed by Paulo that education must feel freedom both from freedom of thought and to voice opinions. The independent learning curriculum gives freedom to students in their learning activities, students are free to express their opinions, conduct discussions both with students and with the teacher. This activity is the same as that carried out by Paulo Freire in liberation education, students free themselves to express their opinions
Study on Rural Revitalization in Hong Kong, China Based on the Concept of Eco-Museum: The Case of Yantianzi (Yim Tin Tsai)
Authors: Qiao Baisen
Published: September 2022

Eco-museum, as a sustainable model for maintaining the overall cultural, natural, and social landscape of protected areas, has been gradually applied to the rural revitalization vision in Hong Kong, China. In order to further explore the rural development of Hong Kong from an eco-museum perspective, this paper analyses and studies the process of rural revitalization based on theoretical analysis, with Yantianzi as a case study. The results show that although there are strengths in development potential, revitalization model, responsibility framework and social participation, there are also problems in areas of population, villagers' return and relic restoration and skills transmission, as well as a slow development process of the "growth model" of the eco-museum and a lack of industrial support. Hence, the Joint Committee, the villagers, the government and other relevant actors need to make improvements and adjustments accordingly. This paper provides feasible advice and enriches the research on eco-museums and rural revitalization with both theoretical and practical value.
DYNAMIC BEHAVIOR OF A CYLINDRICAL SHELL OF A TETRAGONAL STRUCTURE MADE OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS
Authors:   Таразский инновационно-гуманитарный университет,   г. Тараз, Республика Казахстан, Немеребаев М.Н. , Шымыр Ж.A. ,   Таразский инновационно-гуманитарный университет,   г. Тараз, Республика Казахстан, Маликтаева П.М. ,   Таразский инновационно-гуманитарный университет,   г. Тараз, Республика Казахстан
Published: September 2022

В работе представлены результаты аналитических и экспериментальных исследований динамического поведения цилиндрической оболочки тетрагональной структуры из композиционых материалов. Рассмотрены особенности геометрии сетчатых оболочек из композитных материалов. При малых значениях углов можно приближено считать, что они лежат на поверхности, близкой к цилиндрической. Такой подход позволяет сформулировать единую систему допущений, на основе которых проводится оценка малости тех или иных членов в соотношениях между деформациями и перемещениями стержней. Полученные теоретические и экспериментальные результаты совпадают с достаточно хорошей точностью, и различия между ними не превышают 8%.
ANALYSIS AND RESEARCH OF THE PHYSICO-CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF CURRANT (COTTAGE CHEESE), CHEESE WHEY
Authors:   С.Сейфуллин атындағы Қазақ Агротехникалық Университеті,  Нұр-Сұлтан қ., Қазақстан Республикасы, Нұртаева А.Б. , Тұрғынбай Е.М. ,   С.Сейфуллин атындағы Қазақ Агротехникалық Университеті,  Нұр-Сұлтан қ., Қазақстан Республикасы, Нурмахан А.Ә. ,   С.Сейфуллин атындағы Қазақ Агротехникалық Университеті,  Нұр-Сұлтан қ., Қазақстан Республикасы, Калемшарив Б. ,   С.Сейфуллин атындағы Қазақ Агротехникалық Университеті,  Нұр-Сұлтан қ., Қазақстан Республикасы
Published: September 2022

Мақалада сүзбе мен ірімшік сарысуы және сүт сарысуының физикалық-химиялық қасиеттері және зерттелуі қайта өңдеуге арналған құнды шикізат ретінде қарастырылады. Оның алынуы, жіктелуі, түрлері, биохимиялық және аминқышқылдарының құрамы, әртүрлі салаларда қолданылуы қарастырылған. Сүт сарысуын қолдану аясының қысқаша сипаттамасы келтірілген. Екінші реттік шикізаттың ерекшеліктері - сүт сарысуы және оның адам ағзасына оң әсері көрінеді. Сүзбе, ірімшік және казеин сарысуының (екінші шикізат) пайдасы мол тамақ өнімдері мен сусындар шығаруға болатындығы атап өтілген. Сондай-ақ, сиыр мен ешкі сүтінен алынған ірімшік сарысуын зерттеудің нәтижелері келтірілген. Биохимиялық құрамы жағынан бұл сарысу адам ағзасына жағымды ферменттерге бай, сондықтан оны тамақ өнімі ретінде кеңінен қолдану мүмкіндігі негізделген.
PROFESSIONAL TECHNIQUES OF A MODERN PRE-SCHOOL TEACHER
Authors:   Moscow Pedagogical State University, Vaskova O.V. , Sorokina O.A. , Arakcheeva I.N.
Published: September 2022

The article presents modern tools in the work of preschool teachers. Facilitation methods and agile technologies are considered in the context of preschool education. There is a review of approaches to conflict solutions as a part of preschool teacher’s communicative competence. The technologies of pedagogical design are described which are the direction for creation educational programs in preschool teaching.
DIGITAL EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT OF WEB-SITE OF PRE-SCHOOL EDUCATION ESTABLISHMENT – EFFECTIVE MEANS OF COOPERATION OF TEACHERS AND PARENTS IN CHILDREN’S PREPARATION TO SCHOOL
Authors:   Moscow State Regional University, Shcherbakova T.V. , Dmitriev Yu.A.
Published: September 2022

The article reveals the concepts of cooperation and interaction of preschool teachers with the family, reveals the possibilities of the preschool website as an effective tool for interaction with the parents of pupils in the process of preparing children for school, shows the empirical results of the ascertaining and control psychological and peda- gogical research in identifying the current state of cooperation between teachers and parents in the issue of preparing children for school based on the use of the PRESCHOOL website.
STAGES OF FORMATION OF COMMUNICATIVE AND SPEAKING SKILLS OF CHILDREN OF SENIOR PRE-SCHOOL AGE
Authors:   Moscow Pedagogical State University, Kuznetsova O.O.
Published: September 2022

The article describes the sequence, means and methods of formation of communicative and speech skills in children aged 5–7 years, stages and results of experimental training, identifies the most effective means of developing these skills.
ACTUAL ISSUES OF LANGUAGE ADAPTATION OF CHILDREN FROM MIGRANTS’ FAMILIES
Authors:   Institute for the Study of Childhood, Family and Education of Russian Academy of Education, Ushakova O.S. , Andrianova R.А.
Published: September 2022

The article proves that the language barrier not only prevents communication and joint activities with peers and teachers, but also affects the psycho-emotional state of the child. It is shown that the level of mastery of the Rus- sian language is associated with the formation of a child from a different cultural environment of communication skills, norms of behavior, norms of interaction with surrounding children and adults. It is proved that in the system of complex adaptation of a preschooler in an educational organization, language adaptation is central. The com- plex adaptation of children from migrant families is considered as a unity of socio-cultural, psychological and educational-cognitive adaptation. It is proved that for successful language adaptation, it is necessary to develop and implement an individual program for the integration of a child into a children’s community, to select optimal methods for mastering the Russian language as a means of communication, to interact with the child’s family to help and support complex adaptation in a new social space. Various forms of teaching the Russian language for the suc- cessful language adaptation of a child from a migrant family in a preschool educational organization are proposed.
CHALLENGES OF MODERN FAMILY AND ITS INTERACTION WITH PRE-SCHOOL INSTITUTION: HISTORY AND MODERNITY
Authors:   Moscow City Pedagogical University, Sukhova E.I. , Karpova S.I.
Published: September 2022

The article considers historical experience of the existing attitudes to significancy of family education in the cultures of Russia’s peoples, the problems facing our society due to change of the systems of values common to humanity and family values; it outlines the structure of interaction of pre-school institution and family, including, as a stand-alone aspect, considers the examples of resolution of the problems of multicultural environment in the pre-school institution with consideration of forms of participation of the parents in joint activities of the pre-school institution and family.
TEACHER’S PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND DIGITAL EDUCATION
Authors:   Moscow Pedagogical State University, Antonova A.V.
Published: September 2022

The article deals with topical issues of improving the professional training of future teachers at the university; the impact of digital education on the content and organization of professional training of teachers, including preschool education.
TRAINING MODULES FOR ASSESSING EDUCATION QUALITY AS A FACTOR OF MOTIVATING TEACHERS TO USE NEW TECHNOLOGIES
Authors:   State Social and Humanitarian University, Shirokikh O.B.
Published: September 2022

The article describes the experience of implementing a training course (module) aimed at familiarizing practical teachers and students of pedagogical profile with the content and results of international systems for assessing the quality of education. The main difficulties that arise during the passage of the module material for different students are identified, the main effects of the course are described, including those associated with a change in the cognitive position of students. Some technologies used in the course of training are given.
MODERN MEANS OF TEACHING PROGRAMMING TO PRESCHOOL CHILDREN
Authors:   Namangan State University, Ikromova M.N.
Published: September 2022

All over the world they are discussing what skills and competencies should equip the younger generation so that in the future they can easily solve the problems of the digital world. Computational thinking is recognized as a necessary competence and a set of skills necessary in the XXI century. Programming is considered one of the approaches to the formation and development of computational thinking of adults and children. And today they are trying to teach programming at all levels of the education system, even starting from preschool. This article presents approaches, strategies and tools for teaching basic programming skills.
FEATURES OF THE ORGANIZATION OF CLASSES IN ELECTIVE DISCIPLINES BASED ON THE USE OF NON-TRADITIONAL MEANS OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Authors:   State Social and Humanitarian University, Chaichenko M.V. , Kovacheva I.A.
Published: September 2022

The progressive rhythm of our life requires more and more physical activity and preparedness from a person. The increasing loads that fall on the shoulders of the worker throughout his life require higher physical perfection, which should be achieved through physical education and sports. The paper reflects the use of non-traditional means of physical culture in the work program for elective disciplines in physical culture and sports. We tried to fully imple- ment the methods aimed at mastering the students’ motor skills and skills that are necessary for classes, as well as for the ability to use such tools that are needed for independent work on the development of physical fitness. The program is intended for students of the higher school of non-sporting areas of training.
Multimodality in the teaching of biology:
Authors: Bursjöö Ingela
Published: September 2022

In the teaching of scientific subjects, several semiotic resources such as images, texts, physical models, audio recordings and film have been used for a long time. In recent years, digital learning resources have also been added, such as simulations and virtual and augmented realities. In this paper, an investigation of how pupils understand the science of hearing and the anatomy of the ear with the support of various semiotic resources is performed by a teacher/researcher. How do pupils reflect on their understanding of hearing when they use different semiotic resources in teaching? In this investigation five different semiotic resources are compared. The analysis of questionnaires, interviews and lesson observations shows how the pupils move between the different modalities. The findings indicate that pupils can benefit from using carefully chosen different semiotic resources. It could also matter in which order the semiotic resources are used. The study shows that embodied cognition plays a prominent role, such as touching a physical model of an ear. Furthermore, understanding the anatomy of the ear is described as better using a physical model, while understanding the process of hearing is described as better using a simulation. These findings can be useful for teachers, student teachers, teacher educators and teaching aid developers.
Locker’s Model for Assessing Periodontal Health Status of the Lawyers in Bhopal
Authors: Juhi Lohiya  , Swapnil Jain  , Shweta Chaturvedi  , Mylavarapu Krishna Sagar  , Priyanka Tiwari
Published: September 2022

Background:
The current study is intended to assess the oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL)comprising Locker’s model among lawyers in Bhopal city. This study was framed to integrate OHRQoL with morbid and terminal dental condition allied to periodontal health assessment by encompassing Locker’s Model.
Methodology:
A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted incorporating 250 lawyers of Bhopal city. The evaluation and association of periodontal status and OHRQoL by Leao and Sheiham 5-scale questionnaire was used in the present study. Post data collection, periodontal health status of lawyers was observed, the association between the dimensionsof Dental Impact on Daily Living (DIDL) Scale with each construct of Locker’s conceptual model of oral health was complemented. The collected data were tabulated using Excel, and analysis was done using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences 19.0 version. Pearson correlation test, ANOVA, and Post hoc test were used to test the significance.
Results:
Observation included 29.6% of lawyers were dissatisfied with their teeth and existing oral health. All the dimensions of DIDL Scale show a statistically positive association with each other and Community Periodontal Index highest score with pain and eating restrictions.
Conclusion:
Oro-dental diseases or problems have definitive effects on patient’s satisfaction with different aspects of their dentition and also experienced greater psychological discomfort. As rightly said by the WHO “Oral Health for Healthy Life” and oral cavity is the gateway of general health, so oro-dental problems cannot be unkempt.
Debilitating Contractures of Hands in an Atypical Presentation of Juvenile Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris: A Rare Case Report
Authors: Pradhan Shekhar N , Kharodawala Mariya , Belgaumkar Vasudha Abhijit , Gosavi Anil P , Bhatt Neelam
Published: September 2022

Introduction: Palmoplantar keratodermas (PPK) constitute a clinically and genetically complex group of cornification disorders characterized by defective epidermal differentiation leading to marked palmoplantar hyperkeratosis. Classically, keratodermas have been categorised as hereditary and acquired forms. Case Presentation: A 12-year-old male patient presented to our dermatology outpatient department with diffuse thickening and yellowish discoloration of skin over palms and soles since early childhood. He gradually developed progressive thickening and contractures of the fingers of both hands with functional impairment. No such history could be elicited in the family members. Dermatological examination showed bilaterally symmetrical thick hyperkeratotic fissured scaly plaques involving surface of entire palm with sharp demarcation at volar aspect of wrist. Similar plaques with yellowish hue were present over the soles with superficial fissures. The histopathological examination of skin biopsy specimen from the palm showed focal parakeratosis alternating with orthokeratosis in both horizontal and vertical directions (checkerboard pattern) with broadened rete ridges. The findings were consistent with pityriasis rubra pilaris (PRP). The patient improved with systemic and topical retinoids. Conclusions: This report focuses on the recognition of unusual presentations of PRP and emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis and timely treatment, which can avert the dreaded morbid and disabling complication of contractures.
The Potency of Tedizolid, Linezolid, and Vancomycin Against Extensively Drug-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Clinical Isolates
Authors: Fozouni Leila , Pishdad Zahra , Malekpour Kolbadinezhad Sara
Published: September 2022

Background: Staphylococcus aureus is considered a normal flora by colonization in the nose and skin of humans, yet it is a major cause of nosocomial infections and a life-threatening pathogen. Among antibiotics, oxazolidinones and glycopeptides have activity against gram-positive pathogens. Objectives: The present study aimed to determine the frequency and comparison of the minimum inhibitory concentration of tedizolid, linezolid, and vancomycin against extensively drug-resistant (XDR) S. aureus strains isolated from hospitalized patients. Methods: This descriptive-analytical study was performed on 58 S. aureus isolates collected from 164 hospitalized patients over the course of one year. The Kerby-Bauer test was used to identify XDR isolates. Broth microdilution test was used according to CLSI M100-S25 (2015) criteria to determine the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of vancomycin, linezolid, and tedizolid. Results: The frequency of XDR S. aureus clinical isolates was 28 (48.3%). Determining MIC showed that all XDR S. aureus isolates tested were susceptible to tedizolid (MIC, ≤ 2 μg/mL), while 92/8% (MIC, ≤ 4 μg/mL) and 60.70% (MIC, ≤ 2 μg/mL) of XDR isolates were categorized as susceptible to linezolid and vancomycin, respectively. The concentration of tedizolid that inhibited 90% of isolates (MIC90) was 2 μg/mL, 2-fold lower than linezolid (MIC90 = 4 μg/mL) and 64-fold lower than vancomycin (MIC90 = 128 μg/mL). There was a significant difference between the frequency of XDR isolates from the aspirate, trachea, and wound infections, so 22% of vancomycin-resistant isolates and all strains resistant to linezolid were isolated from hospitalized patients in the infectious ward (P = 0.04). Conclusions: We conclude that tedizolid has a beneficial effect on XDR isolates of S. aureus and possesses more potent in vitro activity than the rest agents.
Concepts and Mechanisms of Negotiation Derived from Experiences in the Electronic Milieu
Authors: Myoo Sidey , Mróz Adrian ,   Polish Academy of Sciences
Published: September 2022

In this paper, we address the relevance of virtual worlds for negotiation using the example of Second Life and AltspaceVR; we take into account mindset issues and an avatar’s influence on this process. The concept of negotiation is related here to the concept of a networked society to describe actions undertaken between two or more individuals, groups, and/or organizations. The network is a milieu for negotiating with oneself and with others. Negotiating in a networked space can be an opportunity for self-exploration, subversion, and compensation for the limitations of physical reality, and it also involves background problems and the displacement of power. The term “negotiation” is used in online communities to describe interactions between people who are not physically present but interact with each other through some technical devices, such as the telephone or the Internet. In the waves of technological development, how people organize their lives and behave is a question of convenience. Virtual worlds, in which the human is extended by an avatar (and the avatar by the electronic space), are now being transformed into worlds where the human is just the avatar. The avatar is in the same space the human is in, i.e., in the physical world. This transformation (in fact, a paradigm shift) involves changing the habits of users, who are now adopting new habits in the form of negotiating the physical world with the values and habits of the virtual world.
Virtual Exchange as a Tool for Boosting Students’ Skills for Virtual Negotiations
Authors: Marchewka Małgorzata ,   Polish Academy of Sciences
Published: September 2022

Recently the virtual organization of work has become of crucial significance. The changes in the work environment induced by the Industry 4.0 revolution are also reflected in the emergence of virtual negotiations. New settings impose new challenges not only for negotiators, but also for higher education struggling to provide students with the best opportunities for comprehensive development. Given the applicability of virtual exchange (VE) in business higher education, the main objective of this paper is to present the usefulness of virtual exchange as a tool to boost students’ skills that are necessary for virtual negotiations. Firstly, the concept of the 4th space was applied to compare the context of virtual negotiations and VE projects. Secondly, the learning outcomes of the VE projects were studied from the perspective of the requirements of virtual negotiations.
Educational Rationality and Consumer Society
Authors: Gómez Ángel ,   Polish Academy of Sciences
Published: September 2022

In the paper we analyze the educational rationality closely associated with a neoliberal cultural logic that causes various lifestyles which seek only the satisfaction of unreal or symbolic needs where the ideal of education appears as one more among others. Furthermore, we consider educational policies subordinated to an expansive cultural logic of post-industrial capitalism, having as a historical reference the neoliberal turn of the Peruvian educational policy and a symbolic structure deeply established in the psyche of the society transformed by the social pathologies of mercantilism and consumerism. This insight will allow us to propose a socio-philosophical critique of postmodernity.
Harmony of the Higher Religions
Authors: Rassokha Ihor ,   Polish Academy of Sciences
Published: September 2022

In the paper I propose a definition of higher religions as having their own Holy Scripture. The rating of the higher religions was built on the number of followers, the time of existence and predominance in certain territories. In total, 25 higher religions are identified. Four world religions were chosen as the coordinate basis for building a graphic connection between all 25 higher religions: by rating and by mutual proximity. It turned out that they can be placed in only one specific way. Moreover, all these religions are lined up in the correct absolutely symmetrical matrix—the harmony of the higher religions. This is clear evidence that all higher religions constitute a holistic, mutually reinforcing unity.
Anurans (Amphibia: Anura) of the Brazilian state of Amapá, eastern Amazonia: species diversity and knowledge gaps
Authors: Taucce Pedro P.G. , Costa-Campos Carlos Eduardo , Carvalho Thiago R. , Michalski Fernanda
Published: September 2022

We herein present the first annotated anuran checklist for the Brazilian state of Amapá, eastern Amazonia, based on a thorough literature review. We recorded the occurrence of 111 species belonging to 13 anuran families distributed across 48 localities throughout Amapá, within two biomes. Among these species, 62.5% occur exclusively in the Tropical Moist Broadleaf Forest biome, ~8% occur exclusively in the Tropical Savanna biome, and ~29% occur in both. Two species were considered endemic to Amapá and were registered only in the central portion of the state. Regarding the conservation status, only one species (Dendropsophus amicorum) is classified as threatened, assigned to the “critically endangered” category. The other species are categorized as either “least concern” or “data deficient” (85 and 8, respectively), whereas 21 are not evaluated. The current annotated list contributes to the incipient knowledge on anuran species richness in Amapá and, despite the research regarding anuran taxonomy has considerably progressed over the past 20 years, there is still much to do. Our data highlight the need for trained taxonomists to develop research in the state.
Recommendations for Discrete Logarithm-based Cryptography:
Authors: Chen Lily , Moody Dustin , Regenscheid Andrew , Robinson Angela , Randall Karen
Published: September 2022

This Recommendation specifies the set of elliptic curves recommended for U.S. Government use. In addition to the previously recommended Weierstrass curves defined over prime fields and binary fields, this Recommendation includes two newly specified Edwards curves, which provide increased performance, side-channel resistance, and simpler implementation when compared to traditional curves. This Recommendation also specifies alternative representations for these new curves to allow more implementation flexibility. The new curves are interoperable with those specified by the Crypto Forum Research Group (CFRG) of the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF).
Tecnologías y procesos que transformarán el futuro del diseño
Authors:   Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, Foglia Efraín
Published: September 2022

Hay tres tecnologías que marcarán el futuro de la práctica del diseño: la inteligencia artificial, la neuroinformática y el blockchain. No son cápsulas cerradas y monolíticas, están vinculadas a procesos tecnológicos complejos. Además, debemos enfrentarlas o permearlas con tres procesos socioculturales actuales que también están revolucionando la sociedad: la crisis medioambiental, los feminismos y las comunidades de práctica. Si no realizamos este ejercicio de contraste, de las nuevas tecnologías solo podremos dar una versión limitada y carente de un espacio crítico de reflexión.
Socio – economic Factors Influencing Access to Agricultural Extension Services among Smallholder Farmers in Western Uganda
Authors: Midamba Dick Chune , Muteti Francisca Ndinda , Mpofu Taddias Prince , Ouko Kevin Okoth , Kwesiga Mary , Ouya Fredrick Ochieng , Chepkoech Beatrice
Published: September 2022

The low agricultural productivity reported in both cash and food crops across Uganda is attributed to inadequate skills on modern agriculture. Consequently, many studies have recommended that farmers should be trained on modern agriculture through extension service provision. Strikingly, majority of the farmers do not have access to extension services, a situation which contributes to low returns on investment in agriculture. The study determined the number of farmers with access to extension services, compared them against their counterparts without access to extension services and finally determined the factors affecting access to agricultural extension services using primary data collected from 200 farmers in western Uganda. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-test, Chi – square test and Binary logistic regression model. From the results, 42.5% of the farmers had access to extension services, those who had access to extension services reported higher crop yields than their counterparts. The significant factors affecting access to agricultural extension services included age (P<0.05), gender (P<0.05), education (P<0.01), distance to the extension areas (P<0.01), membership to agricultural associations (P<0.10) and access to credit (P<0.05). The policy recommendations include; supporting farmers through quick loans at low interest rates, strengthening and increasing the number of adult literacy programs, increasing the number of extension agents and encouraging farmers to join agricultural associations.
Water Quality Downstream of Cimanuk River, West Java
Authors: Yustiati Ayi , Agustin N. Hilda , Herawati Titin , Bangkit Ibnu
Published: September 2022

The Cimanuk River is one of the three major rivers in West Java, incidentally the second largest after the Citarum River which aims to analyze the physical and chemical qualities in the lower reaches of the Cimanuk River. The research was conducted for three months, which was carried out in the lower reaches of the Cimanuk River. Water sampling using the survey method. Sampling was carried out at three points by paying attention to community activities around the river waters. The parameters analyzed were temperature, Light Transparency, pH, TSS, TDS, DO, COD, Ammonia, Nitrate, Nitrite and Salinity Calculations following the quality standard rules of PP No. 22 of 2021, the water temperature at the three stations was 25°C. The value of light transparency ranges from 32 – 37 cm. The pH value at all three stations is neutral. The Salinity values at stations 1 and 2 are 0, and station 3 is 1.7. DO values at all three stations ranged from 7.0 – 9.6 mgL-1. COD values at all three stations ranged from 9.3 – 15 mgL-1. TDS values at all three stations range from 244 - 343 mgL-1. TSS values at all three stations ranged from 29 – 84 mgL-1. Ammonia values at all three stations ranged from 0.002 - 0.003 mgL-1. Nitrate values at all three stations ranged from 0.31 – 0.55 mgL-1. Then, the nitrite value at all three stations was 0.020 – 0.022 mgL-1. The results show that the parameters in the lower reaches of the Cimanuk River meet quality standards.
Exploring Some Academic Dishonesty in Remote Online Exams of Vietnamese High School Students in Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Nguyen Xuan-An , Nguyen Sy-Nam , Nguyen Thi-Thanh-Thuy , Luong Dinh-Hai , Tran Thu-Giang
Published: September 2022

The outbreak of Covid-19 pandemic in early 2020 has forced the general educational system in many countries to switch to online learning, leading to the fact that tests have also been moved to remote online exams. With this test method, the problem of academic dishonesty while taking exams of high school students has emerged as an issue that needs to be studied. Therefore, this study explores the pervasiveness and legitimacy of nine academic dishonesty of Vietnamese high school students participating in remote online exams during Covid-19 pandemic, divided into two groups: cheating (7 acts) and plagiarism (2 acts). To achieve the research objectives, descriptive statistics, ANOVA, Spearman, and Welch correlation analysis were used to analyse the data. The analysis results show that, in general, the pervasiveness of dishonest acts is assessed at a fairly common level, while the legitimacy of these acts is assessed at a fairly illegal level. Regarding gender, there is a difference in the assessment of the pervasiveness of some dishonest acts between male and female students, and there is a slight difference in the assessment of the legitimacy of dishonest acts between male and female students. Regarding the relationship between pervasiveness and legitimacy of the behavioral groups, the analysis results show a positive correlation generally. The research results are not only useful evidence for Vietnamese educators and managers about the issue of academic dishonesty in remote online exams conducted in the context of social distancing due to Covid-19 pandemic, but also provide suggestions for improving the quality of remote online exams by reducing academic dishonesty.
Economic Importance of Wild Mushrooms in Mayurbhanj District, Odisha, India
Authors: Kumar Sanjeet , Mishra Arun Kumar , Mishra Sweta , Marndi Sugimani
Published: September 2022

In forest-dominated areas, the local communities depend on forests for their food, medicine, and livelihood. Seasonal livelihoods are observed mostly in these areas. Wild edible mushrooms are a seasonal source of livelihood and food for tribal communities. Keeping the importance of wild mushrooms in providing livelihood opportunities, an attempt has been made to document the economically important wild edible mushrooms of Mayurbhanj, Odisha, India. Results revealed that about 10 species are collected from the forest which are used to sell in weekly markets and roadsides of the study areas. Among the enumerated wild mushrooms, the highest price was observed with “Rugda/Phutka” mushrooms (Astraeus hygrometricus). It was noticed that Termitomyces microcarpus is the first choice of the sellers and buyers too. The Amanita egregia is also very much popular among the buyers due to good yield and palatability. The paper highlights the importance of wild mushrooms as Non-Timber Forest Produces and recommends that there is need of value addition of economically important wild mushrooms for sustainable livelihood opportunities.
Nutrient Content, Uptake and Yield of Finger Millet (Eleusine coracana l.) Influenced by Phosphorus Management Practices
Authors: Kejiya P. , Vajantha B. , Nayudu M. V. S. , Nagavani A. V.
Published: September 2022

The experiment was carried out at Agricultural Research Station, Perumalapalle, Tirupati, Acharya N. G. Ranga Agricultural University during kharif season of 2018 on sandy loam soil to study the response phosphorus fertilizer, PSB and VAM on yield and nutrient content and uptake of fingermillet. The experiment used a Randomized Block design with nine treatments and was reproduced three times. Among the phosphorus management practices, application of RDF + PSB @ 750 ml ha-1 + VAM@ 12.5 kg ha-1 (T9) showed its best results with respect to nutrient content and uptake at flowering and harvesting stage as compared to other treatments.
Effect of Fertigation Intervals on Plant Growth and Flower Yield of Multiflora Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum morifolium) cv. Branfountain Purple
Authors: Mathew Hanna V. , Topno Samir Ebson , Kerketta Anita
Published: September 2022

This study was conducted in the Horticulture Research Farm, Department of Horticulture, Naini Agricultural Institute, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj (UP) from October 2021- March 2022 to investigate the Effect of Fertigation Intervals on Plant Growth and Flower Yield of Multiflora Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum morifolium) cv. Branfountain Purple. The experiment was laid out in RBD with nine treatments which were replicated thrice. The results revealed that treatment T9 (19:19:19 NPK/m2(4.6 g) @ 8 days interval)) + foliage spray of 0.2% EDTA Chelated micronutrient mixture) – performed the best in terms of  plant height(cm) (21), number of branches (53), plant spread (cm) (27), Number of leaves  (403), number of flowers per plant (75), chlorophyll content of leaves (SPAD value) (31.9), days to first flowering (days) (130), days 50% flowering (days) (143), flowering duration (days) (185), flower diameter (cm) (4.0), individual flower weight (g) (10), flower yield per plant (g/plant) (0.78). Therefore, the treatment T9 (T5+ foliage spray of 0.2% EDTA Chelated micronutrient mixture) was the best when compared to other treatments. Overall results revealed that the application of fertilizer through fertigation as T9 (19:19:19 NPK/m2 (4.6 g) @ 8 days interval)) + foliage spray of 0.2% EDTA Chelated micronutrient mixture) proved to be better for different growth and flower yield of multiflora chrysanthemum.
Electro-coagulation of Bio-treated Pharmaceutical Wastewater for RO Pretreatment
Authors: Ponselvan J. K. Samson , Murugesan A. G.
Published: September 2022

Background: The advanced wastewater and water treatment by Reverse Osmosis (RO) system have almost become a common treatment option in industries. However, achieving a consistent RO feed water quality and the rigor of RO pre-treatment pose a big challenge for water treatment specialists. Due to the RO critical limiting feed parameters (Silica, Turbidity, BOD, and Total hardness) and the inadequate consideration of the limiting feed parameters in the recycling plant design, the Reverse Plant likely fails due to scaling of membrane and poor productivity. This calls for judicious consideration of an appropriate pre-treatment technology in line with the feed water quality.

Objective: The objective of the work was to study the electro-coagulation treatment of pharmaceutical wastewater with reference to critical RO feed parameters.

Materials and Methods: In this paper, the Electro-coagulation (EC) treatment of Bio-treated pharmaceutical wastewater was explored as a Pre-treatment for the RO system. In the EC reactor of 1m3 working volume, bipolar sacrificial Iron electrodes were used, and RO Critical parameters were examined post electro-coagulation treatment.

Results: Among the 14 RO critical parameters that was investigated, five parameters namely Aluminium as Al, Iron as Fe, Turbidity, Zinc as Zn, and Silica as SiO2 have registered a reduction range of 80 to 96 %, in the RO feed water after electro-coagulation. Four other parameters like Manganese as Mn, BOD, Phosphate as P, and Magnesium as Mg have shown a reduction range of 50 to 80%.

This enables the plant to be operated at higher efficiency with increased RO recovery. The test parameters before and after the study were subjected to regression analysis and were found to have a statistical significance of one and P<0.01.

Conclusion: EC pre-treatment is applicable for all types of RO (Disc & plate, conventional wound) membranes and enhances the life of the membrane by reducing membrane fouling, maintenance, chemical cleaning, and overall treatment cost.
Comparing Some Methods of Kernel Discriminant Analysis Under Fuzzy Environment
Authors: Jasim Sackineh Shamil
Published: September 2022

One of the most widely used statistical methods in the field of data analysis is the method of discriminant analysis, and the use of discriminant analysis requires the availability of a number of assumptions, the most important of which is that the data of explanatory variables have a multivariate normal distribution. The discriminant analysis often suffers from the problem of small sample size, especially when it is applied to classify several dimensions; we deal with this problem through the use of the Kernel Discriminant Analysis method (KDAM). But in many situations in real world suffuref from inaccuracy in measurements that is leads to inaccuracy in conducting the required statistical analyzes, so it is necessary to get out of the traditional pattern of data to that fuzzy pattern by finding a fuzzy information system based on the principle of cutting in the fuzzy group to find measurements of data that represent the phenomenon with certainty and which represent the group of important elements that represent those phenomenon. In this paper, we form the estimation function of the kernel density with an application in discriminant analysis to be a comparison in estimation density function depends on the choice of bandwidth, which controls the smoothing of the estimate and on the choice of the kernel function., some methods were used to estimate the bandwidth parameter, which is least square Cross validation, Biased cross validation and Bayes discriminant rule Method under fuzzy measurements. The estimation of Kernel density is important in multivariate data analysis, and it depends heavily on the appropriate selection of the bandwidth matrix (H) that reduces the mean integration square error (MISE) and the error rate (𝑀𝑅̂) through the common rule of sets which is KDR kernel discrimination. Finally, it was based on real data from the disease (general leukemia) and the 6 factors (variables) that affect the disease. We note that (KDA-Bay) method is better than (KDA-SCV) and (KDA-BCV) because it gives the lowest classification error rate from the results, and we note that all methods under fuzzy data better than the methods under traditional data.
ESTRUTURA E FORMAÇÃO DAS CLASSES SOCIAIS NA BAHIA
Authors: Guimarães Antonio Sérgio Alfredo
Published: September 2022

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The potential role of an Ombuds Office in addressing academic bullying concerns
Authors: Mahmoudi Morteza
Published: September 2022

Colleges and universities are the main stakeholders in addressing academic bullying. To help address a variety of concerns on campus, including academic bullying, many colleges and universities have established organizational Ombuds Offices as a place to bring any issue affecting one's work or studies. This article considers the role of Ombuds Offices in addressing the issue of academic bullying.
Ellagibacter
Authors: Selma María V. , Beltrán David , Iglesias‐Aguirre Carlos E. , Espín Juan C. , Tomás‐Barberán Francisco A.
Published: September 2022

El.la.gi.bac'ter. N.L. neut. n.
acidum ellagicum
ellagic acid; N.L. masc. n.
bacter
rod; N.L. masc. n.
Ellagibacter
ellagic acid‐transforming rod.

Actinomycetota / Coriobacteriia / Eggerthellales / Eggerthellaceae / Ellagibacter

The genus
Ellagibacter
accommodates human intestinal bacteria capable of transforming dietary phenolic compounds such as ellagic acid into bioactive urolithins. Cells are Gram‐positive, nonmotile, obligatory anaerobic, non‐spore‐forming, and nonflagellated short‐rods. Negative reactions (urease, indole production, β‐galactosidase, β‐glucosidase, and for the metabolism of arabinose,
d
‐mannose, and galactose) and positive reactions (arginine arylamidase and leucine arylamidase) are observed in the only species identified. The diamino acid in the peptidoglycan is meso‐diaminopimelic acid. The major respiratory lipoquinone present is menaquinone 7 (MK‐7). Cellular fatty acids consist mainly of saturated fatty acids (predominantly anteiso‐C
15:0
, C
18:0
, and iso‐C
14:0
) and monounsaturated fatty acids. Cyclic fatty acids are absent. Major polar lipids are phosphatidylglycerol, diphosphatidylglycerol, four phospholipids, six glycolipids, and two phosphoglycolipids.

DNA G + C content (mol%)
: 59.6. Known habitat is the human intestine.

Type species
:
Ellagibacter isourolithinifaciens
Beltrán et al. 2018
VP
.