bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Parents as chaperones the long distance study results for elementary school students
Authors: Margini
Published: September 2022

Background: Student parents are supposed to provide maximum chaperones in primary school study. However, some parents are not at home at all and work late into the night, including the parents of Pasir Jawa 01.
Purpose: The results of student study can be seen from parents' association. Therefore, the intent is to know the parent's relation to the students' learning during long distance study.
Design and methods: The method used was the quantitative method, the collection of data done with Numbers and written documentation. The analysis subject is student parents and student learning during the long range learning process.
Results: This study suggests that there is no or no influence between parent-teaching and student learning during long range study. This is because some of the student parents work late into the night so that the child feels inadequate to his or her parents' attention, when parents are not at home only a few students are accompanied by other family  members, a parent's education, parental understanding in operating the technology and the student's parent's cell phone monitoring policies that cause a parent's absence from the results of a student's learning over long distances.
effect of home visit on the learning outcomes of class 3 students in SD IQ Al-Islam
Authors: Lukinah Ina
Published: September 2022

Background: Home environment as the first place of education for students should be able to provide a good role for its development. In fact, it is realized that there are still many problematic families or home environments that cause problems for students, especially in the learning process at school. Students' problems can be seen from where the problems come from, both from relationships in the family and family situations. Family problems and family situations can affect students in school in terms of learning concentration and school activities, resulting in decreased student achievement. Therefore, guidance and counseling teachers need to carry out home visits.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of implementing a home visit on student learning outcomes.

Design and methods: This study uses quantitative research where data collection in the field is carried out by means of a questionnaire (Questionnaire). The object of this research is the home visit service and the learning outcomes of grade 3 students at SD IQ Al-Islam. The location in this study was conducted at SD IQ Al-Islam and the time of the study was conducted in November 2020.

Results: The results of this study indicate that the implementation of a home visit has a positive effect on student learning outcomes by 96% in grade 3 SD IQ Al-Islam, meaning the better the implementation of the home visit will improve student learning outcomes.
Active Learning for Applied Strength of Materials Course: Evidence from NTTU
Authors: Than Chau Thi , Hung Ly Thanh , Tho Nguyen Huu , Ghazali Ihwan
Published: September 2022

In the process of teaching Strength of Materials, students often find it difficult to understand and the level of achievement of the course learning outcomes is not high. Therefore, active teaching methods and application of computer aim to support students actively, proactively, and in project-based learning. This article presents the possibility of integrating the Mdsolids software in teaching strength of materials at Nguyen Tat Thanh University (NTTU) for students majoring in automotive engineering technology. The student satisfaction survey on the course and the application of Mdsolids in teaching were conducted and evaluated to test the effectiveness of active learning activities. The obtained results confirmed further evidence of the benefits of Mdsolids in supporting students to achieve the course learning outcomes.
Design and analysis of a compact 6-port microstrip MIMO antenna for 2.4-GHz WLAN applications
Authors:   School of Engineering and Technology, Vinh University, Thi Kim Thu NGUYEN , Phuc Ngoc NGUYEN ,   School of Engineering and Technology, Vinh University, Thi Quynh Hoa NGUYEN ,   School of Engineering and Technology, Vinh University
Published: September 2022

A compact 6-port MIMO antenna consisting of equilateral triangle elements have demonstrated in order to miniaturize the size and reduce the mutual coupling of antenna elements due to its geometrical shape. The antenna is designed on FR4 material and simulated results by HFSS software are provided. The simulated results show that the proposed MIMO antenna achieves the return loss of less than -10 dB and the mutual coupling of less than -12.5 dB between elements in a bandwidth ranging from 2329 to 2495 MHz, which entirely covers WLAN frequency band allocated from 2400 MHz to 2480 MHz. The obtained results indicate that the proposed antenna is a good candidate for MIMO applications.
Influences of polarization and relative phase of laser fields on the optical properties of three-level cascade atomic medium
Authors:   Vinh University, Nghe An, Viet Nam, Nguyen Mai Anh LE ,   University of Agriculture and Forestry, Thu Duc, Ho Chi Minh City, Huy Bang NGUYEN ,   Vinh University, Nghe An, Viet Nam, Thi Hong Hieu LE ,   Ky Son Ethnic and Secondary School, Nghe An, Van Doai LE ,   Vinh University, Nghe An, Viet Nam
Published: September 2022

In this work, we study the influences of interference parameter of spontaneously emissions (generated by the polarization of light and the non-orthogonal orientation of electric dipole moments) p and relative phase of the laser fields  on the absorption and dispersion coefficients of 85Rb three-level cascade atomic medium by analytical method. The results show that the influence of parameter p leads to a narrower of the transparent window, while the absorption spectrum on both sides of the transparent window is enhanced. This increases the slope of normal dispersion curve inside the transparent spectral domain; the absorption and dispersion coefficients vary according to the phase difference with the period of 2. At  = 0 and  = 2, the absorption coefficient is largest, while at  = , the absorption coefficient is smallest. For dispersion coefficient, at  = 0,  = 2 and  = , the dispersion coefficient is vanished, while it reaches the extreme value when  = /2 and  = 3/4. Analytical results are useful for experimental observation and related applications.
Spatholobus pulcher Dunn (Fabaceae): a newly recorded species for the flora of Vietnam
Authors:   Academy of Science and Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Danh Hung NGUYEN , The Bach TRAN ,   Institute of Ecology and Biological Resources, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hong Quang BUI ,   Institute of Ecology and Biological Resources, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Eum Sangmi ,   Korea Research Institute of Biology and Biotechnology, Hong Ban PHAM ,   Institute of Natural Pedagogy, Vinh University, Thi Huong LE ,   Institute of Natural Pedagogy, Vinh University
Published: September 2022

Spatholobus pulcher Dunn. (Fabaceae) is collected from Pu Hoat Natural Reserve, Nghe An Province and confirmed in this paper as a new record for the flora of Vietnam. The specimens are preserved in the Herbarium of the Institute of Ecology and Biological Resources (HN) Ha Noi, Vietnam. We built the key for 6 species of this genus in Vietnam. A detailed description, illustration, data on distribution, ecology and phenology of S. pulcher are provided. It differs distinctly from other species of Spatholobus in Vietnam by having hirsute abaxially surface of leaflets, 5 - 7 paired lateral veins of leaflet, acuminate apex of calyx lobes and 2-lobed apex of corolla standard.
Some general features of M’nong folk literature treasure
Authors:   Tay Nguyen University, Buon Ma Thuot City, Dak Lak Province, Van Thinh TRIEU
Published: September 2022

M’nong ethnic group possesses a rich and diversified folk literature treasure. Apart from the epic with a huge quantity and unique quality, almost all genres of folk literature present in the M’nong ethnic group including myths, legends, fairy tales, allegories, folk songs, traditional music, idioms, proverbs, etc. Each genre of M’nong folk literature genre is sometimes a name to refer to a relative distinction. In fact, they are more or less interrelated and it is difficult to separate them into a specific genre. All of them have created a multi-color cultural identity of the M’nong people. This is to tighten and strengthen community relations and to make M’nong people love their culture and homeland better and better.
Factors affecting the US - Cuba relations between 1991 and 2008
Authors:   Vinh University, Nghe An, Viet Nam, Minh Giang LE
Published: September 2022

Although the two neighboring countries are geographically close, the relationship between the United States and Cuba has experienced vicissitudes since the past. This paper focuses on studying some factors that affected this relationship between 1991 and 2008, including the world and Latin American contexts after the Cold War, the US - Cuba relationship before 1991, and the economic, political situations, and their policies to the other. These factors, whether directly or indirectly, affected, impacted, and even regulated the development movement direction of the US - Cuba relations between 1991 and 2008.
Integration and differentiation in the STEM education subject with the development of problem-solving capacity of students
Authors:   School of Education, Vinh University, Van Nam LE , Thi Lan Anh NGUYEN ,   University of Science and Education, Da Nang University, Le Bao Khue NGUYEN ,   University of Science and Education, Da Nang University
Published: September 2022

The renovation of current teaching methods aims to achieve two important goals: Firstly, equip students with the ability to synthesize knowledge, skills, etc. in many different fields to solve problems. Secondly, from the requirement of educational socialization, it is necessary to fulfill the teaching purposes for all students, that is, to ensure that each individual student is trained to improve knowledge and develop capacity. STEM education is one of the solutions to meet the above goals. STEM education demonstrates integration and differentiation in teaching content and organization to equip learners with necessary knowledge and skills, thereby developing problem-solving abilities for all learners. This article deeply explores the integration and differentiation in the topic of STEM education with the development of problem - solving capacity for students through the topic: Chemical fertilizers in high school grade 11 chemistry program.
The training management situation of Master programs in theory and teaching methods in Vietnamese universities
Authors:   Vinh University, Nghe An, Viet Nam, Dinh Huy NGUYEN
Published: September 2022

This article presents the current situation of training management of the Master programs in theory and teaching methods at Vietnamese universities in terms of following contents: enrollment, training program, training process and training environment.
China’s foreign investment policy and impacts on economic relations between Vietnam - China (2010-2020).
Authors:   Vinh University, Nghe An, Viet Nam, Anh Chuong NGUYEN
Published: September 2022

Outward investment policy has been an important part of China's reform and opening-up since 1978. However, it has really made major breakthroughs since China stepped up the implementation of its “going out” strategy in the early years of the twenty-first century. Through preferential policies and measures on tax, financial and monetary reform, aid to countries, establishment of an investment support fund, and reform of administrative procedures, China is constantly expanding its investment to foreign countries, becoming one of the world’s leading countries in this field. China's investment development strategy has had a certain impact on Vietnam - China economic relations in the period 2010-2020. It has contributed to promoting Chinese investment in Vietnam, enhancing trade cooperation between the two countries; but on the other hand, it also makes the trade balance unbalanced, causing some limitations and inadequacies in the process of Chinese investment in Vietnam.
A MULTI-PLATFORM APPROACH USING HYBRID DEEP LEARNING MODELS FOR AUTOMATIC DETECTION OF HATE SPEECH ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Authors: SIMON HYELLAMADA , YUSUF BAHA BENSON , JOSHUA GARBA ETEMI
Published: September 2022

Hate speech on online social networks is a general problem across social media platforms that has the potential of causing physical harm to the society. The growing number of hateful comments on the Internet and the rate at which tweets and posts are published per second on social media make it a challenging task to manually identify and remove the hateful commentsfrom such posts. Although numerous publications have proposed machine learning approaches to detect hate speech and other antisocial online behaviours without concentrating on blocking the hate speech from being published on social media. Similarly, prior publications on deep learning and multi-platform approaches did not work on the topic of detecting hate speech in Englishlanguage comments on Twitter and Facebook. This paper proposed a deep learning approach based on a hybrid of convolutional neural network (CNN) and long short-term memory (LSTM) with pre-trained GloVe words embedding to automatically detect and block hate speech on multiple social media platforms including Twitter and Facebook. Thus, datasets were collected from Twitter and Facebook which were annotated as hateful and non-hateful. A set of features were extracted from the datasets based on word embedding mechanism, and the word embeddings were fed into our deep learning framework. The experiment was carried out as a three independent tasks approach. The results show that our hybrid CNN-LSTM approach in Task 1 achieved an f1-score of 0.91, Task 2 obtained an f1-score of 0.92, and Task 3 achieved an f1-score of 0.87. Thus, there is outstanding performance in classifying text as Hate speech or non-hate speech in all the considered metrics. Based on the findings, we conclude that hatespeech can be detected and blocked on social media before it can reach the public.
HEPATOPROTECTIVE POTENTIALS OF ACTIVE FRACTIONS OF Lawsonia inermis (Lythraceae) AGAINST ACETAMINOPHEN-INDUCED LIVER DAMAGE IN RATS
Authors: NDATSU YAKUBU , ABUBAKAR HASSANA , BOKO USMAN HAMZA , OLALEKAN ALIYU AMUZAT , PAPA YISA SOLOMAN
Published: September 2022

Lawsonia inermis (henna) is widely distributed across African countries. It has been used by herbal doctors in treating oxidative stress-related diseases in humans. Its leaves contain valuable antioxidants and protective molecules, which can protect humans against hepatic damage from toxic effects. This study analyzed the hepatoprotective ability of L. inermis leaf fractions againstacetaminophen-induced liver damage in rats. Fifty-four (54) rats were divided into nine (9) groups, and each group allocated six (6) rats. Group 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 were given 2 mL/kg/day of normal saline, normal control (NCN), 600 mg/kg/day of acetaminophen alone, negative control (NCA), 600mg/kg/day of acetaminophen and 200 mg of n-hexane fraction (AH200), 600mg/kg/day of acetaminophen and 400 mg of n-hexane fraction (AH400), 600 mg/kg/day of acetaminophen and 200 mg of ethyl acetate fraction (AE200), 600 mg/kg/day of acetaminophen and 400 mg of ethyl acetate fraction (AE400), 600mg/kg/day of acetaminophen and 200 mg of methanol fraction (AM200), 600mg/kg/day of acetaminophen and 400 mg of methanol fraction (AM400), 600mg/kg/day of acetaminophen and 25 mg/kg/day of silymarin (AS25), respectively. The serum chemistry, lipid profiles, hepatic enzyme markers and oxidative stress markers were analyzed using standard methods. Histopathological examination ofhepatocytes of the treated rats was determined. The results revealed lower significant values of total protein, albumin, globulin, HDL, SOD, CAT, and GPx, and higher significant values of serum bilirubin, glucose, creatinine and urea, triglyceride, cholesterol, LDL, ALT, AST, ALP, LDH and MDA in NCA-treated rats than in the others. Interestingly, higher insignificantly levels of total protein, albumin, globulin, HDL, SOD, CAT, and GPx, and lowered insignificantly values of bilirubin, glucose, creatinine, urea, triglyceride, cholesterol, LDL, asnd ALT, AST, ALP, LDH, and MDA were noted among L. inermis fractions treated rats. Abnormal hepatic cellarchitectures were observed in the livers of NCA-treated rats than in other groups, however, reduced hepatic dysfunction/normal liver cell architectures were restored among the rats treated with L. inermis leave fractions. These results have suggested that all levels of L. inermis leave fractions in this study possessed hepatoprotective potential against acetaminophen-inducedhepatic cell damage,
VIRAL DETECTION IN TICKS AND THE LEVEL OF TICKS’ INFESTATIONS AMONGST SMALL RUMINANTS IN MAIDUGURI, BORNO STATE
Authors: E. GHAMBA PETER , J. GOJE LAZARUS , B. SHERIFF AISHATU
Published: September 2022

Ticks were the first arthropods to be established as vectors of pathogens and are currently recognized, along with mosquitoes, as the main arthropod vectors of disease agents to humans and domestic animals globally due to increased incidences of tick-borne diseases (TBDs) the world over. They are responsible for the transmission of many viral diseases to humans and domestic animals. Therefore, ticks infection and infestation results in great economic losses to resource-poor farming communities, especially in tropical and subtropical regions, including Nigeria, where approximately 80% of the world’s cattle population is raised. The current study is aimed to study the distribution, composition and abundance of ticks in Maiduguri, Borno State. Adult ticks were collected from 350 freshly butchered small ruminants (sheep and goats) from three locations within Maiduguri metropolis namely:Kasuwa shanu, Bulumkutu, and Maiduguri Central Abattoir. These were identified using taxonomy identification keys in to three species, Rhipicephalus, Amblyomma and Hyalomma, using stereomicroscope for each of the locations. They were crushed using bullet blender after the addition of glass beads and centrifuged. The supernatant from the crushed samples was used for viral detection by inoculating it on to two cell lines, Baby Hamster Kidney (BHK) and African Monkey Kidney (Vero E6), and were observed for cytopathic effects daily for a period of ten (10) days. The results showed a high level of ticks’ infestation amongst small ruminants in the study locations. Kasuwan Shanu has the highest distribution of ticks amongst sheep, followed by Maiduguri Central Abattoir while Bulumkutu has the least. More also, Kasuwan Shanu has the highest distribution of ticks amongst goats, followed by Bulumkutu while Maiduguri Central Abbatoir has the least. The three species of ticks investigated were found to comprise of either male or female or both in the different locations, and either of the two sexes is involved in the infestation. The results also showed the presence of virus in some of the tick samples isolated from the small ruminants andinoculated on to the cell lines due to the observed cytopathic effects. It is concluded that there is high level of ticks’ infestation among small ruminants in Maiduguri metropolis and a threat of viral disease transmission to humans and other animals.
ASERUM BIOCHEMICAL PROFILES AND IMMUNO-STIMULATORY POTENTIALS OF Clarias gariepinus JUVENILES FED FISH MEAL CONTAINING DIFFERENT INCLUSION LEVELS OF Sesame indicum SEED MEAL
Authors: NDATSU YAKUBU , ABUBAKAR HASSANA , BOKO USMAN HAMZA , OLALEKAN ALIYU AMUZAT , PAPA YISA SOLOMAN , ALHAJI ISAH MUSA
Published: September 2022

Sesame indicum L. is a class of the Pedaliaceae family of plants that contains good eatable oil, protein, mineral (calcium), and antioxidants and has been recommended as good food for ages. Beni seeds possess a nutritional content that is favour of digestibility, growth, and feed utilization among domesticated animals. The serum biochemical profiles and immunostimulatorypotentials of Clarias gariepinus juveniles fed Sesame indicum seed meal-based diets were carried out. Serum marker enzymes (ALT, AST, ALT, GGT, and LDH), serum chemistry; {glucose (GLU), total protein (TPN), bilirubin (BIL), cholesterol (CHL), albumin (ALB), creatinine (CTN), and immuno-stimulatory potentials; haemoglobin (Hb), packed cell volume (PCV), white blood cells (WBC), lymphocytes (LYM), neutrophils (NEU), monocytes (MON), eosinophil (EOS), and basophils (BAS) in C. gariepinus fed Sesame indicum seed meal-based diets were serum biochemical indices analyzed. High levels of serum marker enzymes {ALT (18.12-22.43U/L), AST (20.13-20.57U/L), ALT (18.62-22.65U/L), GGT (1.72-2.40U/L), LDH (104.35-110.01U/L)}, serum chemistry {Glucose (72.42- 75.34mg/dL), protein (7.01-7.04g/dL), bilirubin (0.44-1.52mg/dL), cholesterol (77.22-82.02mg/dL), albumin (2.46-3.65g/dL),creatinine (0.16-0.23mg/dL), and immuno-stimulatory potential (not greater than the permissible level) were observed in C. gariepinus fed S. indicum seed meal-based diets compared to those fed the control diet (DT1) only. Based on these results, the inclusion of S. indicum in the diets of C. gariepinus could therefore be saved and look promising in terms of health benefits.
EFFICACY of Moringa oleifera LEAF MEAL ON THE GROWTH PERFORMANCE OF Clarias gariepinus (AFRICAN CATFISH)
Authors: ASIATA ADEKILEKUN KOLAWOLE , ENOS BARAYA EDITH , AZEEZAT ADENIKE, JUNAID , ABDUR-RAHMAN KOLAWOLE MUSTAPHA , QUAZIM OLAWALE JUNAID
Published: September 2022

Partial replacement of fish meal by Moringa leaf meal was conducted in 56 days at the Biological garden of Federal University of Kashere. Four diets(40% crude protein ) including the control (Diet A), Diet B, Diet C and Diet D with an inclusion level of 0%, 10%, 20% and 30% respectively based on fish meal were formulated and tested on Clarias gariepinus. These diets were tested on duplicates of 10 fishes of initial weight of 2.4g±0.07 per bowl. The result obtained showed that there is no significant difference (p>0.05) in final weight gain of fishes fed the control diet (Diet A) and 30% replacement (Diet D). But there was significant difference in control diet and diet B and C. The highest mean weight gain 6.07±0.28g was recorded in fishes fed the control diet while the lowest 2.28±0.21g was recorded in 10% inclusion level. The highest final mean length 10.00±0.12 cm was obtained from fishes fed the control diet while the lowest 8.09±0.20cm was obtained from fishes fed 10% inclusion level. The carcass compositionwas recorded with the highest protein value of 48.31% recorded in Diet D and the lowest 32.28% in Diet A. This study showed that Moringa oleifera leaves can replace 30% of the fish meal component for African catfish without any adverse effects on growth. However, more study should be done in finding methods for inactivating the antinutritional factors for inclusion of Moringa leaves in the diet of African catfish at higher levels.
COMPARISON OF DEEP LEARNING ALEXNET AND SUPPORT VECTOR MACHINE TO CLASSIFY SEVERITY OF SICKLE CELL ANEMIA
Authors: ABDULKARIM ALIYU HAJARA , JAMILU IBRAHIM MUHAMMAD , SAMINU SANI , ABDULLAHI MUHAMMAD FATIMA
Published: September 2022

Sickle cell anemia (SCA) is a serious hematological blood disorder, where affected patients are frequently hospitalized throughout a lifetime. Most of the patient's life span reduced, and some become addict based on the nature of strong analgesic that is taken by the concern patients, which they all have strong side effects. The existing method of severity classification for SCA patient is done manually through a microscope which is time-consuming, tedious, prone to error, and require a trained hematologist. The affected patient has many cell shapes that show important biomechanical characteristics of patient severity level. The main purpose of the study is to develop an automated severity level classification method of SCA patients by comparing deep learning AlexNet and Support Vector Machine (SVM) to enable present the percentage of each cell present in blood smear image. Hence, having an effective way of classifying the abnormalities present in the SCA disease based on the level of patient severity to give a better insight into managing the concerned patient's life. The study was performed with 182 SCA patients (over 11,000 single RBC images) with 14 classes of abnormalities and a class of normal cells to develop a shape factor quantification and general multiscale shape analysis to classify the patient based on severity level. As a result, it was found that the proposed framework can detect 85.4% abnormalities in SCA patient blood smear in automated manner when compared with Support Vector Machine (SVM) method with 71.9%. Hence, the system classifies the severity of SCA patient automatically and reduce the time and eye stress with performance AlexNet model performance of 95.1% accuracy, 99.1% specificity, and 98.5% precision value.
ASSESSMENT OF COMMUNITY AWARENESS AND PARTICIPATION TOWARDS ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION IN GOMBE METROPOLIS GOMBE STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: UMAR AHMAD YUSUF , ADAMU USMAN
Published: September 2022

This study attempts to assess community awareness and participation in environmental education in Gombe Metropolis, Gombe State Nigeria. The study used both primary and secondary sources of data. The primary data was generated from structured questionnaires administered and interviews while the secondary data was collected from published materials. The study area hadprojected population as about 391,869 people as at 2019. In view of that, stratified and cluster sampling techniques were employed to draw 250 respondents from the total population around the six major wards (Bolari, Pantami, Kumbiya-kumbiya, Jekadafari, Tudun- wada and Herwagana) in the study area. The findings of the study however, revealed that the level of environmental education and awareness among the people of the study area was moderate. The study further indicated that the people in study area exhibited some level of positive environmental attitudes such as use of dust-bin, waste disposal points, cleaning of culverts and drainages, etc. The study concluded that the overall people of the study area were aware of theenvironmental problems that exist in Gombe metropolis, but could not act positively. However, he major environmental problems highlighted by the respondents among others were, soil erosion, flooding, poor sanitation conditions deforestation, etc. The study finally recommended that efforts should be made by the government, NGOs and all other relevant stakeholders such ascommunity/environmental health workers, community leaders, clerics, environmental marshals, etc in educating and enlightening communities about roles expected of them to play towards environmental awareness, protection, maintenance and conservation.
Domestication of “Deguai” (Saurauia bontocensis Merr.) at La Trinidad, Benguet, Philippines
Authors: Tacloy John , Bao-idang Conrado , Ngiwas Sano , Esteban Marjie , Yabes Milbrenne
Published: September 2022

“Deguai” (Saurauia bontocensis Merr.) is an indigenous wild fruit-bearing tree in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), Philippines. Due to rampant and continuing conversion of its habitat into agricultural and other uses, its population has become low, and its distribution has narrowed considerably. Thus, conserving and domesticating this endemic species by establishing propagation techniques and mini-tree plantations is timely and crucial. Results showed that deguai could be readily raised by sowing fresh seeds in heat-sterilized loam soil without pre-germination treatments. It took 22 d from sowing to start and 48 d to end the germination, with a mean germination percentage of 39.60. Moreover, transplanted seedlings in various media combinations showed significant growth differences in root collar diameter (RCD) and length of primary and secondary roots but not on their height and number of secondary roots. Compost in combination with either topsoil or sand significantly emerged as the most suitable media for the growth of the studied seedlings. Stem cuttings grew best untreated rather than applying rooting hormones such as alpha-naphthalene acetic acid (ANAA) and Hormex. This result was manifested in the significantly high survival rate, numerous developed buds, and longest newly developed shoots of untreated cuttings. Stem cutting section treatment significantly affected the number of developed buds only, where base cuttings had the most. The mini-tree plantation established using rooted stem cuttings was successful with a high survival rate of 89.26% after 5 yr from field planting and with four deguai trees bearing fruits for the first time after 7 yr from field planting. The nursery-grown seedlings planted in the mini-tree plantation have exhibited a 99% survival rate nine months after outplanting. Thus, deguai can be domesticated in the new habitat for fruit production, improvement of the environment, and biodiversity conservation. Monitoring of the trees continues, and a study toward generating a fruit production-enhancing technique for the species is readied for implementation.
New Record of Ophioderma redactophylla (Ophioglossaceae) in the Philippines and New Insights to its Morphology
Authors: Coritico Fulgent , Cariño Yvonne Love , Guiang Maria Melanie , Amoroso Victor
Published: September 2022

Ophioderma redactophylla is a new fern species record for the Philippines discovered at Mt. Apo in North Cotabato Province, extending its original distribution from the Malay Peninsula (southern Thailand). New insights on its morphology are provided together with its conservation status and a revised dichotomous key to the Ophioderma in the Philippines.
Molecular Characterization and Polymorphism of Inhibin (INHβA) Gene in Water Buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) Bulls
Authors: Babera Sanny , Uy Mary Rose , Tubalinal Gabriel Alexis , Mamuad Felomino , Mingala Claro
Published: September 2022

The study characterized inhibin-βA (INHβA) gene of 12 water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) bulls [two Philippine Carabao (PC), five Bulgarian Murrah (BM), and five Italian Murrah (IM)] using DNA extracted from semen. Using MEGA 7.0 software and Signal P® version 4, the sequences were assembled and aligned and amino acid sequences were determined, respectively. BM bull sequence showed 100% similarity with B. bubalis from the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) database. However, a lower similarity was seen on both PC and IM at 98%. The translated amino acid sequence of PC, BM, and IM had 95, 97, and 93% similarity with B. bubalis sequence from NCBI, respectively. The phylogeny tree revealed that both PC and IM were closely similar in their gene sequence, while BM was more similar with B. bubalis from NCBI. Their similarities in nucleotide sequence suggest that INHβA gene was conserved in bulls. The signal peptide was observed in BM and B. bubalis from NCBI. BM has an amino acid exchanged from threonine to alanine, while in B. bubalis has an amino acid exchanged from histidine to aspartic acid. This polymorphism from their cleaving site could cause an interaction in the reproduction, growth, and maintenance of the bull.
Philippine Seven Tropical Maar Lakes are Ideal Habitats for the Invasive Arctodiaptomus dorsalis Marsh, 1907 (Copepoda: Calanoida)
Authors: de Leon Justine , Tordesillas Dino , Biag Irian , Cusi Sean , Tan John , Mijares Edna Marie , Aguilar Jaydan , Papa Rey Donne
Published: September 2022

The presence of the invasive calanoid copepod Arctodiaptomus dorsalis in Philippine inland waters has been reported in numerous studies. Attempts to understand how it effectively proliferated in the country’s freshwaters have shown its preference towards shallow and productive waters – a feature shared by most lakes in the Philippines. In this study, we compared the body size and reproductive capacity – proxied by clutch size (CS) – of ovigerous female A. dorsalis obtained from established populations in the seven maar lakes (SML) of San Pablo, Laguna, Philippines. These measurements were also correlated with selected water quality parameters. Collection of ovigerous A. dorsalis and water quality parameters were conducted on a 3-mo sampling period during the southwest monsoon season in 2016. Statistical analysis shows that there exists a significant difference between the prosome length (PL) and CS of A. dorsalis from the seven lakes (p < 0.001), with the shallowest and most productive lake containing the most fecund population. Additionally, all water quality parameters showed a positive correlation with the PL and CS of ovigerous A. dorsalis from the SML (p < 0.01). This shows that the SML provides favorable conditions for the propagation of A. dorsalis, making it a model for in situ investigation of this invasive species’ ecology; the first step in incorporating zooplankton ecology as a tool for the development of lake management systems.
The Activities Of The Great Japanese Armenophile Eiichi Shibusawa
Authors: Vardanyan Anna , Babkenian Vicken
Published: September 2022

Հետազոտության նպատակն է վերհանել 1915 թ ․ հայերի ցեղասպանությունից հետո ճապոնացի գործարար, բարերար Էիչի Շիբուսավայի մարդասիրական օգնության և կամեցողության դրսևորումները հայազգի փախստականների նկատմամբ։ Այս հոդվածի նպատակն է նոր փաստերի շնորհիվ ի հայտ բերել Ճապոնիայում գործող Հայ օգնության հանձնաժողովի գործունեության և Շիբուսավայի կենսագրության չուսումնասիրված դրվագները, ինչպես նաև հայ և ճապոնացի ժողովուրդներին ծանոթացնել ականավոր ճապոնացու հայամետ գործունեությանը։ Մեր հետազոտությունը մեծապես կնպաստի հայ և ճապոնացի բարեկամ ժողովուրդների առավել քան մեկդարյա բարեկամական հարաբերությունների վերարժևորմանը և ամրապնդմանը։
An Armenian Manuscript In Japan
Authors: Hamada Karen
Published: September 2022

Այս հոդվածը ներկայացնում է հեղինակի ընթացիկ հետազոտական նախագիծը Ճապոնիայի Օսակա քաղաքի Ազգաբանության ազգային թանգարանում գտնվող հայկական ձեռագրի վերաբերյալ: Թեև այս նյութը երկար տարիներ գտնվում է Ճապոնիայում, սակայն չի ուսումնասիրվել հայագետների բացակայության պատճառով։ Այն կարող է նոր համագործակցության սկիզբ դառնալ ճապոնացի և հայ գիտնականների միջև։
Երկրաշարժերի ապահովագրության համակարգի կատարելագործման հիմնախնդիրները ՀՀ-ում (ճապոնիայի օրինակով)
Authors: Հարությունյան Գայանե
Published: September 2022

For the normal functioning of each society, it is necessary to develop a proper policy and strategy that will allow both timely prevention of losses that have occurred and compensation of them. Among such damages, one can distinguish damages caused by natural disasters (earthquake, flood, hurricane, landslide, etc.). Risk insurance, in which the State has its share, is considered to be one of the effective mechanisms for compensation of losses. From the point of view of implementing an effective system, it is important to study the systems of countries with experience in this area. The article presents the features of the earthquake insurance system in Japan, compared with a similar system operating in Armenia. As a result, a number of suggestions were made
Jica's Activities In Armenia And Azerbaijan (Comparative analysis)
Authors: Harutyunyan Yeva
Published: September 2022

Պաշտոնական Զարգացման Աջակցության ծրագիրը զարգացած պետություների կողմից զարգացող երկրներին տրամադրվող աջակցությունն է: ՊԶԱ–ի ծրագիրը Ճապոնիան իրականացնում է Միջազգային Համագործակցության Գործակալության ՃՄՀԳ) միջոցով՝ զարգացող երկրներին տրամադրելով դրամաշնորհներ, փոխառություններ և տեխնիկական աջակցություն:
Development, Implementation, Opportunities of Online Teaching
Authors: Chacko Sheela , Lakra Abhisek , Gompa Prem Sagar
Published: September 2022

With society being shaken both metaphorically and materially due to the unprecedented pandemic caused by Covid-19, how could education be spared its consequences? Almost suddenly, millions of instructors and students from primary to higher education institutions were forced to adjust to the new normal. Due to the disruptive development, it became critical to sustain educational standards in addition to safeguarding health. Online teaching-learning became the new normal. This paper attempts to trace the development, implementation, and positive impact of online teaching-learning at a selected university.
Impact of Phosphorous and Zinc Levels on the Productivity of Green Gram (Vigna radiate L.)
Authors: Khan Aman , Nawaz Haq , Rab Abdul , Asim Muhammad , Khan Ismail , Munsif Fazal
Published: September 2022

Mung bean is one of the important Kharif pulses in Pakistan and is grown mainly for its edible seeds; therefore, fertilizers management is an important factor for improving mungbean growth and yield. A field experiment was conducted during the summer of 2013 at Palato Farm of the University of Agriculture Peshawar, Amir Muhammad Khan Campus Mardan, to determine the effect of phosphorus (P) and Zinc (Zn) on the yield and yield component of mungbean. The experiment consisted of four levels of P (0, 25, 50, and 75 kg ha-1) and four levels of Zn (0, 5, 10, and 15 kg ha-1). Data associated with the number of leaves and plant height illustrated that the higher number of leaves plant-1 (8.8) by an average was observed when P was applied at the rate of 75 kg ha-1 followed by 0 kg phosphorous (P) ha-1 (8.7) and Zn (Zn) application at the rate of 10 kg ha-1produced a maximum number of leaves plant-1 (9) followed by 15 kg ha-1(8.8) where 0 kg ZN ha-1 resulted in (7.7). Similarly, Zn significantly affected plant height, while P and interaction between P and Zn levels were non-significant. The higher plant height (95.1 cm) was observed when P was applied at the rate of 75 kg ha-1, followed by 50 kg P ha-1 (93.6 cm). Higher plant height (95.8cm) was recorded when ZN was applied at the 5 kg ha-1 followed by 10 kg ha-1(95.1cm). Higher numbers of nodules (13.1) were observed with the application of 50 kg P ha-1 followed by 75 kg P  ha-1 (12.3), while the lowest (10.6) nodules were observed in the control plot. P application at the rate of 25 kg ha-1 produced a higher grain yield than 75 and 50 kg ha-1 and Zn application at the rate of 5 kg ha-1 produced a higher grain yield than 10 and 15 kg ha-1. Therefore, a lower rate of P 25 kg ha-1 and Zn 5 kg ha-1 is recommended for a higher yield of mungbean in the agro-ecological condition of Mardan.
Biological and biomechanical basis of long-bone diaphyseal fractures: from fracture to non-union
Authors: Marongiu Giuseppe , Bandino Marta , Verona Marco , Capone Antonio
Published: September 2022

Bone healing of diaphyseal fractures is a complex biological process that can often be adversely affected by patient-related and fracture-related factors and eventually end in delayed union and non-union. Surgical and non-surgical approaches have been widely applied, according to the fracture pattern and patient characteristics. For humeral diaphyseal fractures, plate fixation provided excellent results in terms of healing rate and time to union. For femoral and tibial shaft fractures, locked intramedullary nailing is considered the technique of choice. If impaired, the reparative process after intramedullary nailing can be enhanced through different surgical techniques, such as dynamization or exchange nailing. Moreover, the mechanical stability of the fracture site can be improved through augmentation plating, bone grafting or external fixation techniques, with satisfactory results. This article aims to review the biomechanical principles of reparative osteogenesis in long bone fractures after conservative and surgical treatment. Moreover, the evidence on the current options for bone healing enhancement, and treatment and prevention of delayed union and non-union will be discussed.
COVID-19: possible role of vitamin D supplementation in preventing infection and reducing symptom severity
Authors: Martelli Francesco Saverio , Cianferotti Luisella , Martelli Maria Luisa , Tonelli Francesco , Brandi Maria Luisa
Published: September 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic and its consequences have demonstrated that viral infections still pose great challenge to health systems worldwide. The immune system plays a primary role in fighting infections, and non-specific innate immunity, in particular, is a key defense mechanism engaged during the first phases of an infection. The subsequent triggered immune response, characterized by specific cytokine patterns, can be exaggerated and lead to a cytokine storm, causing multiorgan damage and intravascular disseminated coagulation. Calcitriol, the active form of vitamin D, a key player in mineral homeostasis, is able to control the immune response by favoring the production of antimicrobial peptides (e.g., cathelicidin), decreasing viral shedding, and modulating the inflammatory process. A poor vitamin D status has been demonstrated to be associated with increased risk of infections, especially in fragile subjects, as also recently shown in COVID-19 disease. Unfortunately, this does not demonstrate that supplementation with vitamin D is significantly linked to prevention or modulation of the course of viral infections. Large intervention trials are necessary to produce evidence that vitamin D supplementation is linked to decreased rates of infections and related complications. At present, cholecalciferol and calcidiol regimens commonly employed in clinical practice to prevent and correct musculoskeletal abnormalities are advisable, at least in fragile, vitamin D-deficient individuals, in order to reach a target of serum 25(OH)D of 30–50 ng/ml, avoiding large doses, which can be responsible for hypercalciuria-hypercalcemia or increased falls.
Halten - Parken - Abschleppen
Authors: Stollenwerk Detlef
Published: September 2022

Rechtslage immer komplizierter

Prägnant und leicht verständlich für die Praxis erläutert der Autor des Buchs die Rechtslage beim sog. »ruhenden Verkehr«, die immer komplizierter wird.

Haftung der Halterin/des Halters

Neu hinzugekommen ist ein Kapitel zur Haftung der Kfz-Halterin/des Kfz-Halters für vertragswidrige Parkverstöße der Kraftfahrzeugführerin/des Kraftfahrzeugführers. Die Rechtsprechungsübersichten wurden aktualisiert und fortgeschrieben. Rechtsprechung und Literatur sind bis Dezember 2021 berücksichtigt.

Übersichtlicher Aufbau

Die bewährte Systematik überzeugt: klar gegliederter Aufbau aller Kapitel nach

Inhalt der Vorschrift (Gebots- und Verbotsnormen),

Abgrenzungen zu anderen Vorschriften,

Ordnungswidrigkeit/Tatbestandskatalognummer (Verwarnungsgeldtatbestände),

Rechtsprechungsübersichten sowie

Mithaftung (bei Verkehrsunfällen).

Mit Bußgeldtabelle

Die tabellarische Übersicht über die Bußgelder und Verwarnungsgelder im Anhang (nach der aktuellen Bußgeldkatalogverordnung) verschafft den Leserinnen und Lesern einen vollständigen Überblick über die

möglichen Verbotstatbestände sowie die

dazugehörigen Verwarnungsgeldsätze und Bußgeldsätze.

Schnelles Nachschlagen dank Randnummern

Das streng an der Gliederung der Kapitel ausgerichtete Randnummernsystem ermöglicht mit Hilfe des Stichwortverzeichnisses ein rasches Auffinden der gewünschten Inhalte. Die ausführlichen Rechtsprechungshinweise und Literaturhinweise in den Fußnoten erhöhen den praktischen Nutzen des Nachschlagewerkes.

Handbuch für ...

Das eingeführte Handbuch ist ein wertvolles Hilfs- und Organisationsmittel für Praktikerinnen und Praktiker sowie Auszubildende in den Verwaltungen (Ordnungsämter, gemeindliche Vollzugsdienste etc.) und in der Polizei, für Gerichte sowie für Rechtsanwältinnen und Rechtsanwälte.
Bescheidtechnik
Authors: Stein Reiner
Published: September 2022

Zentrales Prüfungswissen: die Verwaltungsentscheidung

Der Entwurf einer praxistauglichen Verwaltungsentscheidung ist wichtiger Bestandteil des Studiums an Verwaltungshochschulen. Das Übungsbuch ermöglicht Studierenden, das Erlernte zu überprüfen und zu vertiefen.

Lehrreiches Fallbuch zur Bescheidtechnik

Die in diesem Band zusammengestellten Aufbauschemata, Formulierungsmuster und die ausformulierten Musterbescheide aus verschiedenen Rechtsgebieten vermitteln anschaulich die praktische Umsetzbarkeit der Bescheidtechnik. Besonderen Wert legt der Autor auf die Verknüpfung von aktuellen Praxisproblemen mit juristisch gut vertretbaren Lösungsvorschlägen.

Alles für die erfolgreiche Prüfungsvorbereitung

Daneben finden sich Verständnisfragen und Tenorierungsübungen, aber auch »Fehlerübungen« und Aufgaben zum Entwurf komplexer Ausgangs-, Abhilfe- und Widerspruchsbescheide. Eine optimale Prüfungsvorbereitung ist so gewährleistet.

Voraussetzung: umfassendes Grundwissen

Dieser Ergänzungsband ist durch zahlreiche Querverweisungen mit dem Grundlagenband verzahnt, in dem neben Grundstrukturen zum Aufbau und zur Anfertigung der wichtigsten Bescheide im Verwaltungsalltag auch Tipps zur Verwendung einer bürgernahen und modernen Verwaltungssprache enthalten sind.
Bescheidtechnik
Authors: Stein Reiner
Published: September 2022

Umfassendes Grundwissen über die Bescheidarten

Verwaltungshandeln bedeutet im Einzelfall die richtige Verwaltungsentscheidung zu treffen und einen entsprechenden Bescheid zu verfassen. Mit dem neu konzipierten Lehrbuch können sich Studierende rasch und gezielt einen umfassenden Überblick über die von den Verwaltungsbehörden anzufertigenden Bescheide verschaffen. Verwaltungsbediensteten vermittelt dieser Band den aktuellen Stand der Bescheidtechnik.

Rechtssichere Bescheidtechnik

Der Autor stellt ausführlich die richtige Vorbereitung der Entscheidung, die einzelnen Bestandteile und die unterschiedlichen Bescheidarten dar. Zahlreiche Beispiele aus der Verwaltungspraxis und Formulierungsvorschläge veranschaulichen die Bescheidtechnik. Vertiefungshinweise beleuchten die aktuelle Rechtsprechung. Besonderen Wert legt der Verfasser auf die Umsetzung der juristischen Prüfung in einen Bescheid und auf die Verwendung einer bürgernahen und modernen Verwaltungssprache.

Übung macht den Meister

Dieser Grundlagenband ist durch zahlreiche Querverweisungen mit dem Ergänzungsband verzahnt, in dem sich neben Aufbauschemata und Übungen zahlreiche ausformulierte Bescheidmuster in praxisrelevanten Fallbeispielen finden.
BGB AT
Authors: Braunschneider Hartmut
Published: September 2022

Von Anfang an topfit für die Prüfung:

»Das Skript – BGB AT« ist die gebrauchsfertige Kombination aus Stoff – Aufbau – Formulierungen allgemeinen Zivilrecht. Alles, was man wissen muss, steht dort, wo es hingehört, und so beschrieben, wie es in der Prüfung erwartet wird.

Klausurenschreiben leicht gemacht

Es geht in juristischen Klausuren grundsätzlich um die Darstellung

bestimmter Inhalte (»Stoff«, »Standardprobleme« mit »Lösungen«),

in bestimmten Reihenfolgen (»Aufbauschemata«) und

in bestimmten Darstellungsarten (»Gutachtenaufbau« für die Logik und »Gutachtenstil« für die Formulierungen).

Systematisch Lernen in kürzester Zeit

Das Skript konzentriert sich auf das Wesentliche, indem es sich auf den klausurrelevanten Stoff beschränkt. Es erklärt die einfachen Dinge einfach und führt die komplizierten Dinge auf die einfachen zurück. Es enthält

Aufbauschemata,

Formulierungsvorschläge,

Musterklausuren,

eine Anleitung für die Erstellung von Hausarbeiten und

eine Musterhausarbeit.

Boorberg Basics

In der einzigartigen Schriftenreihe ist »Das Skript – StGB AT« desselben Autors erschienen.