bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The effects of minor oilseeds cakes on rumen metabolism and productive performances of ruminants
Authors: Oancea Alexandra-Gabriela , Dragomir Cătălin , Cișmileanu Ana
Published: December 2022

The article focuses on the chemical composition, nutritional value and the effects of four minor oilseeds’ cakes when used in ruminants’ nutrition. Although less abundant than the well-known major oilseeds, mechanical extraction of oils from the minor oilseeds retrieves important quantities of cakes which, beside a high content of crude protein have variable, yet important proportions of residual fat, upon the efficiency of the extraction processes and retains some nutritional properties of the seeds, including the content in bioactive substances.

The browse of the literature on minor oilseeds cakes retrieved scattered and contradictory data, implying a need for systematic comparison, among them and against a reference feed. Although specific literature is scarce, a number of articles reported the chemical composition of the four cakes, allowing their hierarchization and their comparison with the rapeseed cake, considered as reference feed.

On the other hand, the review identified numerous knowledge gaps, concerning the effects of the four cakes on rumen metabolism and their effects on animals’ productive performances. However, the literature review confirmed that the four cakes can be good substitutes of rapeseed cakes or similar feeds in ruminants’ nutrition, as long as the potential effects of bioactive substances taken into consideration.
Microsoft excel expert certification MO-201: results, analysis and key tips to succeed
Authors: Ali Shahid I. , Fitzpatrick Brian D.
Published: December 2022

Microsoft Excel skills are imperative in today’s competitive market and the skill is highly demanded by businesses. The MOS Excel Expert Certification (MO-201) validates the competency that one should build to meet employers’ expectations. The paper addresses the statistical mean rank difference in four skill groups of the certification test. Results of the four groups of the test were compared, using the Kruskal-Wallis’s test. The null hypothesis of the equality of the means for different groups was rejected at the 5% level of significance. Because the null hypothesis was rejected, the Conover post hoc test was applied for multiple pairwise comparisons, to discern which of the sample pair combinations were significantly different. The paper examines some of the concepts of groups 2 and 3 questions where students struggled the most and rendered insights to overcome those hurdles.
Rethinking Group Dynamics in Public Organizations: Starting Point for Behavioral Public Strategy Research
Authors: Horák Martin , Danko Lukáš , Kučera Filip
Published: December 2022

Purpose: The paper aims to explore group dynamics in the management and administration of the selected public organization. Specific interest is given to two fundamental domains of group dynamics: 1) communication processes and interaction patterns; 2) group cohesion and climate.

Methods: The approach is based on in-depth interviews with public employees representing various departments of a public organization. A total of 34 subjects participated in this study and provided primary data for coding and finding patterns. Both investigator and data triangulation are used to conceptualize group dynamics in the public organization.

Results: Public organizations’ employees face hardships in knowledge sharing and tend to misunderstand the agenda between various departments and citizens. The participation of citizens in decision making could be seen as a ‘double edged sword’ that contributes to the implementation of public projects, but often derails efficient organizational processes. Public organizations struggle with employee turnover, insufficient treatment of employee wellbeing, and unwillingness to pursue personal development.

Conclusion: Understanding and further defining the level of group dynamics among public employees is the first step towards adopting innovation approaches. The paper highlights the implications for public organizations with an overview of the behaviors needed for a smooth strategy process in development planning based on organizational forces that leads to a better understanding of group dynamics.
Cancer immunotherapy with CAR T cells: well-trodden paths and journey along lesser-known routes
Authors: Smole Anze
Published: December 2022

Background

Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell therapy is a clinically approved cancer immunotherapy approach using genetically engineered T cells. The success of CAR T cells has been met with challenges regarding efficacy and safety. Although a broad spectrum of CAR T cell variants and applications is emerging, this review focuses on CAR T cells for the treatment of cancer. In the first part, the general principles of adoptive cell transfer, the architecture of the CAR molecule, and the effects of design on function are presented. The second part describes five conceptual challenges that hinder the success of CAR T cells; immunosuppressive tumour microenvironment, T cell intrinsic properties, tumour targeting, manufacturing cellular product, and immune-related adverse events. Throughout the review, selected current approaches to address these issues are presented.

Conclusions

Cancer immunotherapy with CAR T cells represents a paradigm shift in the treatment of certain blood cancers that do not respond to other available treatment options. Well-trodden paths taken by pioneers led to the first clinical approval, and now the journey continues down lesser-known paths to treat a variety of cancers and other serious diseases with CAR T cells.
Representations of Real Numbers Induced by Probability Distributions on ℕ
Authors: Neunhäuserer Jörg
Published: December 2022

We observe that a probability distribution supported by ℕ, induces a representation of real numbers in [0, 1) with digits in ℕ. We first study the Hausdorff dimension of sets with prescribed digits with respect to these representations. Then, we determine the prevalent frequency of digits and the Hausdorff dimension of sets with prescribed frequencies of digits. As examples, we consider the geometric distribution, the Poisson distribution and the zeta distribution.
Defining Service Quality Attributes at Different Levels of Operation in Higher Education Institutions: How Could the Service Quality Perceptions of Students Contribute to a Better Understanding of Improvement Directions?
Authors: Surman Vivien , Tóth Zsuzsanna Eszter , Danó Györgyi
Published: December 2022

The service quality literature focusing on higher education has been expanding rapidly parallel with the increasing marketization of the sector which poses new challenges against institutional improvement efforts and the applied management toolkit. The primary objective of our paper is to demonstrate the results of a surveying carried out in the Hungarian higher education system. The participating students evaluated the importance of quality attributes that were previously defined at the programme and the institution levels of operation and also rated the performance they had experienced along the same attributes. Both the quantitative and the qualitative results demonstrate that the student perceptions about the institutional image primarily stem from their service quality perceptions gained at the programme level defining the total student experience. Therefore, the institutional actions aiming service quality improvements should incorporate the programme level experiences of students both for enhancing total student satisfaction and institutional reputation.
DYSLIPIDEMIA AND SEVERITY OF ATHEROSCLEROTIC CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE IN PATIENTS WITH ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME AND SUBCLINICAL HYPOTHYROIDISM
Authors:   Republican Scientific and Practical Center ", PETROVA E.B. ,   Cardiology",   , Minsk, Republic of Belarus, SHISHKO O.N. ,   Belarusian State Medical University, Minsk, Republic of Belarus, STATKEVICH T.V. ,   Belarusian State Medical University, Minsk, Republic of Belarus, PLESHKO A.A. ,   Belarusian State Medical University, Minsk, Republic of Belarus, MITKOVSKAYA N.P. ,   Republican Scientific and Practical Center "Cardiology", Minsk, Republic of Belarus
Published: December 2022

Objective: To assess the derangements in lipid metabolism and the severity of atherosclerotic disease of the coronary arteries in patients with the acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and subclinical hypothyroidism (SHT). Methods: 146 medical records of inpatients of working age with newly developed ACS and various thyroid hormonal statuses were analysed. The lipid profile, high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), and free thyroid hormones (free thyroxine, FT4, and free triiodothyronine, FT3) levels were investigated. Coronary angiography results were used to assess coronary atherosclerotic plaque burden. The study group comprised 67 patients with ACS and SHT (TSH level >4.0 mIU/l with normal thyroid hormone levels), and the control group included 79 ACS patients without thyroid hormonal abnormalities. The groups were matched for the presence of unhealthy habits, gender, age, and severity of arterial hypertension. Before admission to the hospital, patients did not receive preventive therapy for coronary artery disease (CAD) or hormone replacement therapy. Results: In SHT patients, in comparison with the group of patients with normal thyroid function, the proportion of individuals with type IIa hyperlipidemia was higher – 82.0% (n=55) and 46.8% (n=37), respectively (χ2=19.33; p<0.001). A medium strength direct correlation was established between laboratory confirmed SHT and atherogenic dyslipidemia (r=0.62; p<0.01), an increase in the level of hs-CRP (r=0.74; p<0.01), and multivessel CAD (r=0.58; p<0.05). Conclusion: In patients with CHT, the proportion of individuals with multivessel coronary artery stenosis is higher, and CAD occurs in the presence of hs-CRP and atherogenic dyslipidemia. Keywords: Acute coronary syndrome, coronary artery disease, atherosclerosis, hyperlipidemia, subclinical hypothyroidism, thyroid gland.
DYNAMICS OF DRUG RESISTANCE IN M. TUBERCULOSIS DURING THE NEW CORONAVIRUS INFECTION PANDEMIC IN DUSHANBE: THE NEED FOR URGENT MEASURES
Authors:   City Disinfection Station, Dushanbe, Republic of Tajikistan, TILLOEVA Z.KH.
Published: December 2022

Objective: To study the frequency and structure of primary and secondary drug resistance in M. tuberculosis (MTB) and risk factors for primary multidrug/rifampicin resistance (MDR/RR) in MTB before (Group I: 2018-2019) and during the COVID-19 pandemic (Group II: 2019-2020) in Dushanbe in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB). Methods: A cohort retrospective study included all patients with PTB tested for susceptibility to anti-tuberculosis drugs (ATD). Odds ratio (OR), 95% confidence interval (95% CI), and p-value were used to determine the significance of the association between frequency and drug susceptibility spectrum (DSS) in groups I and II; risk ratio (RR) was applied to assess a possible association between exposure and outcome. Results: The study included 559 newly diagnosed and 87 previously treated patients. Primary MDR/RR MTB was found in 21.1%, secondary – in 39.8% of patients: in group I, patients with primary MDR/RR MTB constituted 22.4%, secondary – 34.7%; in group II, the prevalence of secondary MDR/RR MTB was found to be three times higher than that of the primary resistance (OR=2.97; 95% CI=1.67-5.27, p<0.001) due to a decrease in the prevalence of primary MDR/RR MTB (19.5%) and an increase in the secondary MDR/RR MTB (47.4%). There was a statistically significant increase in the frequency of primary drug resistance to fluoroquinolones in group II compared with group I: OR=2.58 for levofloxacin (p=0.003) and OR=2.31 for moxifloxacin (p=0.027). An increase in primary MDR/RR MTB was found among healthcare workers in group II (RR=3.21; 95% CI=1.50-6.89; p=0.05), which was statistically significant in patients with diabetes mellitus in both groups: group I (RR=1.83; p=0.035) and group II (OR=2.68; p<0.001). Conclusion: The current high prevalence of primary and secondary MDR, the increase in monoresistance during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the association of MDR with employment in healthcare institutions raise concerns regarding the quality of implementation of tuberculosis (TB) infection control measures in Dushanbe. The increased frequency of resistance to fluoroquinolones requires immediate action to control their prescription. It is recommended to improve anti-TB standards among patients with diabetes mellitus. Keywords: Drug resistance, M. tuberculosis, risk factors for multidrug resistance, COVID-19.
HISTORY OF ADOLESCENT MEDICINE AS A SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINE IN THE KYRGYZ REPUBLIC
Authors:   Department of Hygienic Disciplines, I.K. Akhunbaev Kyrgyz State Medical Academy, Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, SYDYKOV ZH.S. ,   Department of Hygienic Disciplines, I.K. Akhunbaev Kyrgyz State Medical Academy, Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, KERIMBAEVA I.B. ,   Department of Hygienic Disciplines, I.K. Akhunbaev Kyrgyz State Medical Academy, Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic
Published: December 2022

A historical and literature review providing insight into the development of adolescent medicine as a discipline in the Kyrgyz Republic was conducted. In addition, the paper presents the scientific research results considering how to solve urgent health problems in children and adolescents. The research was carried out by adolescent medicine specialists and postgraduate students over the years. A fundamental contribution to the field of adolescent medicine was made by Associate Professors B.M. Mamytov and R.A. Nedviga. In the post-world-war II period, the research was focused primarily on studying nurturing and educational environments, as well as assessing the health status of children and adolescents. However, in recent years, scientific work on providing students with proper nutrition in various educational institutions has become particularly relevant. Keywords: Child and adolescent health, science, research, the contribution of scientists.
COVID-19 AND WOMEN'S REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
Authors:   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology № 1, Avicenna Tajik State Medical University, Dushanbe, Republic of Tajikistan, MIRZOZODA G.S. , DODKHOEVA M.F. ,   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology № 1, Avicenna Tajik State Medical University, Dushanbe, Republic of Tajikistan, ABDULLAEVA R.A. ,   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology № 1, Avicenna Tajik State Medical University, Dushanbe, Republic of Tajikistan
Published: December 2022

The authors present a literature review examining the impact of COVID-19 on women's reproductive health. It is noted that menstrual dysfunction creates intense stress in a woman's body. The stress caused by the pandemic could potentially put women at higher risk of endocrine disruption. Furthermore, coronavirus infection adversely affects the course of pregnancy and labour, increasing the number of premature births and the frequency of delivery by caesarean section. The status of the fetus and changes in the uteroplacental complex in SARS-CoV-2, during pregnancy and subsequent pregnancies, have not been sufficiently studied. Researchers agree that timely diagnosis of the sequelae of COVID-19 in women will allow the development of new preventive and therapeutic strategies to restore optimal reproductive health. Keywords: COVID-19, menstrual cycle, reproductive health, pregnancy, stress.
DYT-6 DYSTONIA WITH DRUG INDUCED CHOREA AND AN EXCELLENT RESPONSE TO GPI DEEP BRAIN STIMULATION
Authors:   Shashkin Clinic, Almaty, Republic of Kazakhstan, MYRZAYEV ZH.
Published: December 2022

Dystonia-6 (DYT-THAP1, DYT6) is an autosomal dominant movement disorder characterized by early involvement of craniofacial muscles with secondary generalization. DYT6 is caused by heterozygous variants in the THAP domain-containing protein 1 (THAP1) gene. Currently, more than 90 different pathogenic missense and truncating THAP1 variants have been reported – mainly in people from Europe but also from China and Brazil. However, no cases of genetically confirmed DYT6 have been described in Central Asian countries. Here the first case of genetically confirmed DYT6-dystonia from Central Asia is described. The proband had adolescent-onset focal dystonia with secondary generalization, trihexyphenidyl induced persistent chorea and robust and sustained response to globus pallidus internus deep brain stimulation. Her definitive diagnosis has been made 39 years after the onset of the disease keeping her for almost 4 decades disabled. This paper highlights the urgent need for movement disorders specialists in Central Asia as well as access to free genetic testing and deep brain stimulation surgery. Keywords: Dystonia, genetics, movement disorders, DBS, DYT6.
Electrochemical Synthesis of Urea: Co-reduction of Nitric Oxide and Carbon Monoxide
Authors: Wan Hao , Wang Xingli , Tan Lei , Filippi Michael , Strasser Peter , Rossmeisl Jan , Bagger Alexander
Published: December 2022

Electrocatalytic conversion is a promising technology for storing renewable electricity in the chemical form. Substantial efforts have been made on the multi-carbon feedstock production,while producing nitrogen-containing chemicals like urea via C-N coupling little is known. Here, we elucidate the possible urea production on metals through co-reduction of nitric oxide (NO) and carbon oxide (CO). Based on adsorption energies calculated by DFT, we find that Cu is able to bind both *NO and *CO while not binding *H. During NO + CO co-reduction, we identify two kinetically and thermodynamically possible C-N couplings via *CO + *N and *CONH + *N, and further hydrogenation leads to urea formation. A 2-D activity heatmap has been constructed for describing nitrogen conversion to urea. This work provides a clear example of using computational simulations to predict selective and active materials for urea production.
Penambahan Kapur Sebagai Stabilisasi Tanah Ekspansif untuk Lapisan Tanah Dasar (Subgrade)
Authors: Andajani Nur , Risdianto Yogie
Published: December 2022

Tanah ekspansif tergolong tanah plastisitas tinggi mempunyai ciri kembang susut tinggi, tidak baik bilamana langsung didirikan bangunan di atasnya. Pada beberapa proyek pembangunan jalan sering menimbulkan permasalahan geoteknik, sehingga sangat tidak nyaman bila dirasakan oleh pengguna jalan. Untuk itu perlu dilakukan perbaikan tanah atau stabilisasi. Stabilisasi tanah ekspansif dilakukan dengan menambahkan material yang lebih baik, sehingga mengurangi sifat plastisitas tanah tersebut.  Stabilisasi menggunakan kapur, bertujuan memperkecil sifat plastisitas tanah, disamping untuk mengetahui batas minimum persentase kapur yang ditambahkan agar tanah ekspansif dapat digunakan sebagai lapisan tanah dasar (subgrade) untuk perkerasan jalan. Penelitian dilakukan di Laboratorium Mekanika Tanah Teknik Sipil Unesa. Kadar Kapur yang ditambahkan adalah 0%, 2.5%, 5%, 7.5% dan 10%. Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui tes Atterberg Limit, Pemadatan Proctor Standart dan Calibration Bearing Ratio (CBR) test. Hasil yang didapat penambahan  10% kapur  menurunkan Nilai batas cair sebesar 18.62%, dan menurunkYogiean Indeks Plastisitas Tanah sebesar 78.80%. Dengan penambahan 10% kapur nilai CBR untuk penetrasi 0,1 adalah 34,5 dan untuk penetrasi 0,2 adalah 31,54. Batasan minimum yang harus dipenuhi agar tanah dapat digunakan sebagai lapisan tanah dasar (subgrade) untuk perkerasan jalan yaitu harus ditambahkan 2.76% Kapur untuk CBR penetrasi 0,1 dan 3.23 % Kapur untuk CBR penetrasi 0,2.
The Mediated Role of Satisfaction in Boosting the Perceived Progress via Interaction in Online Learning: Empirical Evidence from Private Universities in Vietnam
Authors: Tien Hung Nguyen , My Sang Tang , Duy Thai Nguyen , Ngoc Dinh Nguyen
Published: December 2022

Online education is an inevitable trend in the era of digital transformation, but effective implementation is not easy. This research was conducted to understand the relationship between interaction and the perceived progress of online learning, under the mediated effect of satisfaction. Data was gathered from 223 full-time learners at nine universities in Vietnam, using Google Forms. Since the study had a mediating variable, the partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) method was used. The results show that learner–lecturer interaction, learner–learner interaction, and learning content have positive impacts on online learning satisfaction. The findings of this study reveal that satisfaction has a positive influence on overall progress, which means that, as satisfaction increases, perceived progress in online learning interaction increases as well. Based on the findings, the authors suggest using the flipped classroom model to increase the interactivity and effectiveness of online teaching. This study sheds new light on the relationship between interactions and perception of progress in online education at private universities in Vietnam's southern region.
Asociación entre religiosidad y síntomas ansiosos y depresivos en estudiantes universitarios
Authors: Ceballos Ospino Guillermo Augusto , Charris Karol Romero , Carrascal Gutiérrez Sindy Milena , Oviedo Acevedo Heidi Celina , Herazo Edwin , Campo Arias Adalberto
Published: December 2022

Introducción: Existe información divergente acerca de la asociación entre religiosidad y síntomas emocionales. Un estudio con adolescentes colombianos observó falta de asociación estadísticamente significativa entre religiosidad y síntomas depresivos. No se conocen datos sobre este tópico en estudiantes universitarios. Objetivo: Estimar la asociación entre religiosidad y síntomas ansiosos y depresivos en universitarios de una institución colombiana. Método: Se realizó una investigación transversal correlacional. Los universitarios diligenciaron la escala breve de Zung para ansiedad, el Índice de Bienestar General para síntomas depresivos y la escala breve de Francis para religiosidad. Se calcularon correlaciones de Pearson (r) y se aceptaron diferencias significativas r superiores a 0,300 con probabilidad (p)<0,01. Resultados: Un total de 1.349 estudiantes de distintos programas académicos participó en la investigación. La media para la edad fue 20,6 años (DE=3,4) y el 50,7% eran hombres. Los coeficientes de alfa de Cronbach  fueron 0,720, 0,763 y 0,966 para la escala breve de Zung para ansiedad, el Índice de Bienestar General para síntomas depresivos y la escala breve de Francis para religiosidad, respectivamente. Se encontró una asociación sin importancia estadística entre síntomas ansiosos (r=0,062; p>0,01) y síntomas depresivos (r=0,036; p>0,01) y la religiosidad. Conclusiones: El bienestar emocional de universitarios de una universidad colombiana cuantificado por síntomas ansiosos y depresivos es independiente de las puntuaciones en religiosidad. Este hallazgo corrobora la falta de asociación entre síntomas depresivos y religiosidad en adolescentes de Cartagena, Colombia. Se necesitan investigaciones en otras regiones del país.
Shakespeare’s Literary Architecture in King Lear
Authors: Mike Laura
Published: December 2022

Book review:

Mudriczki, Judit. Shakespeare’s Art of Poesy in King Lear: An Emblematic Mirror of Governance on the Jacobean Stage. Budapest–Párizs: L’Harmattan, 2020. 126 pages. ISBN 978-2-343-20808-4. Pbk. 1990 HUF.
Down to Earth, Up for Democracy
Authors: Wu Yuxuan
Published: December 2022

Book review:

Gregory, Elizabeth. Apparition of Splendor: Marianne Moore Performing Democracy through Celebrity, 1952–1970. Newark: U of Delaware P, 2021. 264 pages. ISBN 9781644531969. Hb. $34.95.
Independent Greek Church in Canada, 1903–1912
Authors: Bush Peter
Published: December 2022

The Independent Greek Church in Canada, 1903–1912, was a middle ground between The Presbyterian Church in Canada, which desired to bring the growing Ukraine diaspora into the Presbyterian fold, and the Ukrainian immigrant intelligentsia, who imagined an independent, Protestant, and culturally and linguistically Ukrainian church. Using the work of Richard White on middle ground and the work of Lamin Sanneh on non-dominant cultures’ agency in missionary contexts, the paper offers a new interpretation of the Independent Greek Church in Canada, an interpretation that valorizes the agency of the Ukrainian participants in the denomination. Yet, as a middle ground, the denomination was too unstable to survive long. The growing uniformity of Canadian Presbyterianism ended this unexpected pairing on the Canadian Prairies. (PB)
Monitoring of the relief changes in polygonal peat plateaus adjacent to the highway Zapolyarnoe — Tazovsky
Authors: Babkin E. M. , Babkina E. A. , Leibman M. O. , Khayrullin R. R. , Khomutov A. V.
Published: December 2022

The thawing of polygonal ice wedges determines the dynamics of polygonal peatland relief. The polygonal peat plateaus in the Pur-Taz interfluve account for an average of 6,5 % of the total area. The purpose of the proposed study is to establish the short-term rates and direction of change in the plateaus’ relief under the combined action of technogenic and natural factors, using monitoring data for the period 2005–2022. Based on satellite images and orthophotoplans, elements of the peat plateaus have been outlined and their areas have been determined for different time slices. The studies were carried out on a peat plateau immediately adjacent to the highway (T1) and on a background peat plateau at a distance of about 1.5 km from the highway (T2). To identify the natural causes of changes in the relief of the peat plateaus, the influence of climatic parameters is considered. The rates of relief change in natural conditions and under the impact of the highway are also compared. It has been established that in the area to the north-west of the highway the relief of the T1 polygonal peat plateau has stabilized. In the south-east section of T1, degradation has sharply increased after the construction of the highway. Due to the degradation of the polygons, the polygonal troughs expanded. In the background peat plateau T2, the rate of relief degradation is somewhat higher than in the northwestern portion of T1. Comparison of the main climatic parameters and degradation rates of the polygonal relief did not show any clear correlations. Probably, of greater importance are the regime of atmospheric precipitation, the redistribution of surface runoff and recurrence of flooding and drainage of the polygonal troughs, determined by the rhythmic course of the relief degradation.
Geothermal potential of small sub-volcanic intrusions in a typical Icelandic caldera setting
Authors: Burchardt Steffi , Bazargan Mohsen , Bessi Gestsson Einar , Hieronymus Christoph , Ronchin Erika , Tuffen Hugh , Heap Michael J. , Davidson Jonathan , Kennedy Ben , Hobé Alex , Saubin Elodie
Published: December 2022

Geothermal exploration targets large magmatic intrusions as heat sources because of their size, longevity, and amount of stored energy, but as shallow volcanic plumbing systems comprise numerous smaller intrusions, their geothermal potential warrants consideration. Here, we evaluate the geothermal impact of dykes and sills on caldera-infill rocks. We present geological data and geothermometry on intrusions in the eroded Breiðuvík caldera in Northeast Iceland, which serves as an analogue to the active, and geothermally exploited, Krafla volcano. These data inform 2D finite element models of dyke and sill intrusions that consider heat transfer in porous media. Our results indicate that small intrusions create considerable thermal anomalies in their immediate vicinity. These anomalies are larger-magnitude and longer-lasting for individual thick sills and dykes, but networks of smaller sills and dykes emplaced close in time and space can create more widespread thermal anomalies that may be viable economic targets for decades after their emplacement.
PEAT IS AN EFFECTIVE ALTERNATIVE FUEL
Authors: Sniezhkin Yu.F. , Korinchuk D. M.
Published: December 2022

The article considers peat as an effective alternative fuel. Its reserves and directions of use in the world and in Ukraine presented and analyzed. The analysis showed that the geological reserves of peat in Ukraine are equivalent to 600 billion cubic meters of natural gas. The main reserves of peat are concentrated in the districts of Polissia. Industrial peat extraction can take place in 12 regions: Volyn, Rivne, Zhytomyr, Kyiv, Cherkasy, Poltava, Sumy, Chernihiv, Khmelnytskyi, Ternopil, Lviv, and Ivano-Frankivsk. It has been shown that, compared to traditional energy carriers, peat fuel has a lower heat of combustion and a fairly high ash content, but during combustion it emits almost no toxic substances and, accordingly, pollutes the environment much less. In home furnaces, peat fuel burned with a higher efficiency than coal, and the ash used as fertilizer. The estimated cost of 1Gj of lower heat of combustion of various types of fuel according to the data of recent years shows a noticeable advantage of peat fuels. The cost of thermal energy obtained from burning 1 ton of peat briquettes is 2 times cheaper than when using coal, 3 times cheaper than gas, and 4 times cheaper than fuel oil. Peat fuel is suitable for use in all types of modern solid fuel combustion devices, which increases the prospect of its implementation on the domestic and foreign fuel markets. The technology for using plant biomass as a filler in peat briquettes and granules developed. Special attention paid to wood, buckwheat husk, sunflower and other grain crops, which have a lower ash content and a higher heat of combustion, the potential of which waste is significant, and the fuel characteristics are able to increase the heat of combustion of composite peat briquettes or peat granules and reduce their ash content. Taking into account that peat used in large quantities as fertilizer for agriculture, a technology developed according to which humic substances first removed from peat for fertilizer, and then biomass added to this peat and a composite peat fuel obtained. This technology involves the integration of technology and extraction of humic substances into the production cycle of a peat briquette plant for the production of composite fuel. The wide implementation of the developed technology of composite peat briquettes at peat briquette factories will allow to increase the production of briquettes by almost 2 times without increasing the consumption of peat raw materials and to produce peat fuel in the range of 0.18-0.2% of geological reserves, which is equivalent to the replacement of more than 1 billion m3 of natural gas. All this allows us to draw a conclusion about the positioning of peat fuel as an effective local type of fuel, which is an alternative to gas and coal.
Faktor-Faktor yang Memengaruhi Keputusan Investasi melalui Kebijakan Dividen Sebagai Variabel Mediasi pada Perusahaan Property dan Real Estate Yang Terdaftar Di Bursa Efek Indonesia
Authors: Alexander Jonathan , Ningsih Wiwik Fitria , Sari Nurshadrina Kartika
Published: December 2022

This study aims to analyze the factors that influence investment decisions by using dividend policy as an intervening variable. The factors referred to in this research are fundamental factors which include profitability, liquidity, leverage, and cash flow. The research uses the path analysis method. The object in this study uses property and real estate companies listed on the Indonesian Stock Exchange during 2017 to 2021. By using the purposive sampling method, there are 16 companies that eventually become samples in this study. The results showed that profitability and cash flow had an effect on dividend policy, while liquidity and leverage had no effect on dividend policy. The results of the analysis of investment decisions show that directly, profitability, cash flow, and dividend policy affect investment decisions, while liquidity and leverage have no effect on investment decisions. Finally, dividend policy is only able to mediate the effect of liquidity and leverage on investment decisions, while dividend policy is not able to mediate the effect of profitability and cash flow on investment decisions.
Pengaruh Budgetary Slack, Transparansi, Sistem Akuntansi Manajemen, Asimetri Informasi, dan Job Relevant Information (JRI) terhadap Kinerja Manajerial pada CV. Anugerah Darma Mandiri Jember
Authors: Aulia Nikita Amirah , Kartika Sari Nurshadrina , Rachmawati Ratih
Published: December 2022

This study aims to analyze the effect of budgetary slack, transparency, management accounting system, information asymmetry and job relevant information (JRI) on managerial performance at CV. Anugerah Darma Mandiri Jember. The population in this study are all employees and managers at CV. Anugerah Darma Mandiri Jember. The sampling technique in this study is the saturated sample technique. The data used in this study is primary data, namely data obtained from respondents directly through questionnaires. The data analysis method used is Multiple Linear Regression analysis with the help of SPSS processing. The result showed that budgetary slack had no partial effect on managerial performance at CV. Anugerah Darma Mandiri Jember. Meanwhile, transparency, management accounting system, information asymmetry and job relevant information (JRI) partially affect managerial performance in CV. Anugerah Darma Mandiri Jember. Simultaneously, budgetary slack, transparency, management accounting system, information asymmetry and job relevant information (JRI) affect managerial performance in CV. Anugerah Darma Mandiri Jember.
أنواع الإدغام في اللغة السريانية
Authors: Pauls Amal Addie
Published: December 2022

يتناول هذا البحث أنواع الإدغام في اللغة السريانية، مقارنة باللغات السامية كاللغتين العربية والعبرية اللائي يشتركن في هذه الظاهرة. ان ذكر اهم أنواع الإدغام في هذه اللغات بهدف الوصول الى قواعد نحوية واحكام صوتية تتميز بها هذه اللغات عن بقية اللغات كافة. تعد ظاهرة الإدغام من الظواهر الحية في اللغات السامية وقد لاقى اهتمام كثير من علماء اللغة والنحويين. ان الإدغام ظاهرة صوتية تحدث بسبب تأثير بعض الأصوات المتجاورة ببعضها، وان الهدف من الإدغام هو تخفيف اللفظ والوقوف على بعض الأصوات في لسان المتكلم، او القارئ، او المرنم، او المرتل، ويظهر الإدغام بصورة جلية اثناء الترتيل او الترنيم او التجويد في اللغات السامية خاصة في اللغة العربية. تعد ظاهرة ادغام (النون) لفظاً ظاهرة طبيعية تحصل في جميع اللغات السامية، ومن أهم الأصوات التي تحصل فيها هذه الظاهرة. لقد اتبعنا في هذا البحث على المنهج المقارن يقارن ظاهرة الإدغام في اللغة السريانية مع شقيقاتها من اللغة الاكدية والعبرية وآرامية العهد القديم والعربية بهدف الوصول الى معرفة نتائج هذا الإدغام.
التعليم في لبنان منذ عهد المتصرفية إلى إعلان الجمهورية
Authors: Abd Abdel-Khaleq Mohamed , Kadhim Qahtan Hamed
Published: December 2022

تُعدّ لبنان مدينة الثقافة والكتب إذ ظهرت فيها المدارس وتزايد عدد المثقفين بل وتنافسوا فيما بينهم على طلب العلم وكانت العوائل اللبنانية تشجع أبناءها على ركوب عجلة التقدم العلمي رغم صعوبة الحياة وغلاء مستلزمات الدراسة، وأصبحت لبنان محط أنظار الدول الأوربية ولا سيما فرنسا التي عدتها بانه عاصمتها في الشرق لذلك كرست جهدها وبذلته في سبيل وضع مناهج تربوية تمثل مصالحها وسياساتها بالمنطقة، وفعلاً نجحت في مسعاها التعليمي واثمرت في إظهار شخصيات سياسية وثقافية لامعة استطاعت قيادة دولة لبنان فعزلتها عن محيطها العربي والقومي فأخذت تتمثل بالثقافة الأوربية عموماً والفرنسية على وجه الخصوص.
Comparison of the Effects of Two Types of Gait-Retraining Approach on the Balance and Motor Performance of Elderly Women at Risk of Falling
Authors:   Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, Hakim Nezami Institute of Higher Education, Ghuchan, Razavi Khorasan Province, Iran., Chalaki Mahnaz Abdullah , Karimizadeh Ardakani Mohammad ,   Department of Health and Sport Medicine, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
Published: December 2022

Background and Aims Aging causes alterations in various body functions, such as motor, sensory, cognitive and psychosocial. The present study was performed to compare the effects of two types of gait-retraining approach on the balance and motor performance of elderly women at risk of falling Methods This study is a semi experimental research with pretest-posttest plan, in which 45 women elderly between 60 and 75 years were randomly divided into two experimental (n=30) and one control groups (n=15). The experimental group (8 weeks, 3 sessions per week, each session 45 minutes). In order to assess on balance and motor performance of subject, Berg Balance Scale, and 10 meter walk test was used. Analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) was used to analyze the data, SPSS statistical package was used for all analyzes. In this study, significance level equal was considered to 95% and level of alpha was considered less than or equal to 0/05. Results The findings of this study showed that both selected exercises had significance effect on balance and motor performance in non reactive elderly women. Conducting a between-group comparison also showed that the which was related to the training with ground balance ladder, respectively (P≤0.05). However, there was no significant difference in the control group for all three variables. Conclusion This study showed that exercise two kinds of tutorial gait approach reduce can improve postural control and decrease the risk of falls in the elderly. Therefore it can be used to reduce risk of falls.
Effects of Static, Slow and Fast Dynamic Stretching on Shoulder Ioint Proprioception in Male Volleyball Players with Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Authors:   Department of Sports Injuries and Corrective Exercises, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran., Sanati Abdolreza , Daneshjoo Abdolhamid ,   Department of Sports Injuries and Corrective Exercises, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran., Sahebozamani Mansour ,   Department of Sports Injuries and Corrective Exercises, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran., Hosseini Elham ,   Department of Sports Injuries and Corrective Exercises, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran.
Published: December 2022

Background and Aims Shoulder impingement syndrome (SIS) can affect the proprioception and disturb the normal neuromuscular reactions that the protect the shoulder joint. There are various therapeutic strategies including stretching exercises to prevent the negative effects of SIS. This study aims to investigate the effects of static, slow and fast dynamic stretching on shoulder joint proprioception in male volleyball players with SIS. Methods Participants were 18 professional male volleyball players (Age: 26.52±1.5 years, weight: 89.72±7.02 kg, height: 196.78±6.32 cm) in Kerman, Iran suffering from SIS who were selected using purposeful and convenience sampling methods. All subjects were randomly performed one type of stretching exercises for three consecutive days at the same hour and their proprioception were measured by the Leighton flexometer and target angle reconstruction with external and internal shoulder rotations before and after stretching. The data were analyzed using repeated measures ANOVA. Results The static stretching signifcantly reduced the shoulder joint proprioception (P=0.001), while the dynamic stretching at different speeds had a significant positive effect on shoulder joint proprioception (P=0.001). There was no significant difference between the two types of slow and fast dynamic stretching (P=0.8). Conclusion It seems that dynamic stretching at different speeds has a better effect on shoulder joint proprioception than static stretching in male volleyball players with SIS.
Effect of Six Weeks of Exercise With Traband on the Dynamic Balance of 15-17 Years Old Soccer Players With Genu Varum Deformity
Authors:   Department of Sport Injuries and Corrective Excercises, Faculty of Humanities, Shafagh Institute of Higher Education, Tonekabon, Iran., Jafarzadeh Hossein , Fouladi Roz ,   Department of Biomechanics and Sport Injuries, Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Mazandaran, Babolsar, Iran., Mohammadi Mohammad Fallah ,   Department of Sport Sciences, Faculty of Humanities, Shafagh Institute of Higher Education, Tonekabon, Iran.
Published: December 2022

Background and Aims Considering the importance of balance and the prevalence of genu varum in soccer, this study evaluated the role of lower extremity corrective exercises on dynamic balance improvement and knee deformity in teenage football players (youth footballers). Methods This semi-experimental study was performed on 24 male soccer players aged 15-17 years with genu varum deformity (more than 5 cm knee distance), who were divided into two groups randomly. Collis for measuring the knee distances and the star balance test for dynamic balance were used in both groups. After six weeks of corrective exercise with traband (three times a week) in the training group and sport-specific activities in the control group, all measurements mentioned above were repeated in both groups. Analysis of covariance for balance and Mann-Whitney U test for knee position were used with a level of significance less than 0.05. Results The results showed the significant positive effects of the exercise program on the knee position (P=0.002) and dynamic balance variables (ant: P=0.002, med: P=0.004, post: P=0.005, posterolateral: P=0.006, and other directions: P˂0.001) and balance improvement and knee distance decreasing were found in the training group. Conclusion It seems that six weeks of traband training exercises can improve dynamic balance in soccer players by reducing the knee genu varum deformity.
Food Consumption Pattern Among Children in An English Medium School During COVID-19
Authors: Islam Nabhira Aftabi Binte , Tanni Faria Tabassum , Akter Arzu , Shahrin Sharika
Published: December 2022

Background: Children never faced a pandemic situation. For this situation children’s lives are being affected, including their daily routine. This situation could have influenced both bad or good habit. One of the most alarming issue was their food consumption pattern during lockdown at home.
Objective: To assess an English medium school children’s food consumption habit during COVID-19 lockdown.
Materials and methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out about one of the English medium school children’s eating habits during the COVID-19 lockdown in Bangladesh. Online questionnaire was developed and delivered to the care giver of the children’s. Total 130 caregivers and 223 children were selected purposively. The study period was 1st October 2020 to February 2021.
Results: Distribution of the children according to the sex, female (70.4%) were more than male and ten to eleven years’ children (40.8%) were more. Educational background of caregivers found, graduation (76.2%), only 48.5% care givers sometimes did physical activity, monthly family income more the two lacs (66.2%), homemaker (71.6%) and 77.7% of them cooked food with the help of housemaid. Chocolate, milk product, meat and fast food intake is alarmingly high, found in seven days’ food intake chart. 60% children take extra food two times in a day, 50% of that food was homemade and online ordered. Foods were ordered 2-3 times per week by 44.6% caregivers and mostly ordered items were fast foods (66.2%). 63.1% children were found overweight. There was significant association between frequent online food order and change body shape of the child (p=.04) and monthly income and how many time children’s intake extra food in a day (p=.01).
Conclusion: Schools were run in online basis. Parents were responsible for their children food intake throughout the whole day. It was challenging for the parents.
JOPSOM 2021; 40(2):32-37
Numerical study of electrochemical thermocells for harvesting low-grade waste heat
Authors: Cheng Chun , Feng Shien-Ping , Ni Meng
Published: December 2022

Experimental studies on electrochemical thermocells or thermogalvanic cells have demonstrated their potential for lowgrade heat utilisation, but the numerical studies on these systems are lacking. In this study, a mathematical model is developed to simulate the transport and electrochemical processes in the thermocells. After model validation, parametric simulations are conducted to understand the effects of various operational and structural parameters on thermocell performance. The studied parameters include the concentration of redox couples, temperature difference between anode and cathode, size of thermocell and the thickness and location of the separator. It is found that a higher concentration of redox couples and larger temperature difference between the two electrodes benefit thermocell performance. It is also interesting to find that vertically arranged thermocells produce a higher power density than that of horizontally arranged thermocells by 13.85%. Besides, the power density is increased by approximately 30% if the separator is attached to the cathode in comparison to the non-separator condition. Optimal values of the structural parameters are identified. This research clearly demonstrates that the performance improvement of thermocells depends on not only electrochemistry and materials, but also engineering design optimisation.
Parasite dilution improves lamb growth more than does the complementarity of forage niches in a mesic pasture grazed by sheep and cattle
Authors: Joly Frédéric , Note Priscilla , Barbet Marc , Jacquiet Philippe , Faure Sandrine , Benoit Marc , Dumont Bertrand
Published: December 2022

Agroecological practices can improve the functioning of livestock farming systems by optimizing their underlying biological processes. Sheep/cattle mixed-grazing is an example of such a practice in which sheep grazing with cattle can achieve a higher liveweight gain (LWG), than sheep grazing alone. We conducted an experiment to assess the relative roles of parasite dilution and forage niche complementarity in improving sheep LWGs. We used continuous grazing and compared the LWGs of 5- to 9-month ewe lambs, grazing alone or with heifers, at two contrasting sheep/cattle ratios (~50/50% and 20/80% in livestock units). The animals were not treated for strongyles (gastrointestinal parasites) before or during the experiment. We assessed parasitism by counting the number of strongyle eggs excreted per gram of feces (EPG) and evaluated the forage niche complementarity through observations of feeding behavior, combined with measurements of fecal nitrogen content (N). We observed that i) the diet was moderately improved by mixed-grazing (+4% of dicots and +11% of young vegetative grass at most, but these improvement were not statistically significant (resp. P=0.28 and P=0.35); ii) N levels were not significantly different across treatments (~2%; P=0.75); iii) EPGs were ~50% lower for mixed-grazing than for monospecific grazing (545 and 716 vs. 1278, P<0.01), iv) LWGs were much higher for mixed-grazing than for monospecific grazing (~40 g per day higher, P<0.001); and v) LWGs and EPGs did not significantly differ between the two sheep/cattle ratios studied (resp. P=0.91 and P=0.56). We thus attributed most of the improved ewe lamb LWGs in our experiment to parasite dilution rather than to forage niche complementarity. In addition, the similar EPGs and LWGs observed in mixed-grazing suggest that the benefits of this practice can be obtained easily, i.e. over a wide range of sheep/cattle ratios. Based on the definition of the adjective operable (‘capable of being put into use, operation or practice’), we also conclude that mixed-grazing seems an operable practice from a biological viewpoint.