bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
تطبيق منهج تعليم النحو لدى طلبة المستوى الخامس في جامعة الراية بسوكابومي
Authors: Al Fudiah Nurul , Solihati Septia , Bahruddin Uril , Taufiqurrahman Arif
Published: January 2023

The curriculum is an inseparable element of education. It consists of learning objectives, content, methods, and assessments. In learning Arabic, especially grammar, these four elements are inseparable from the learning process. This study aims to: (1) Describe the implementation of the grammar curriculum in fifth-year students of Al-Raya Sukabumi University (2) Know the inhibiting factors in grammar teaching among fifth-year students at Al-Raya Sukabumi University (3) Know the evaluation of the grammar curriculum among fifth semester  students at A r-Raayah University   Sukabumi. This research uses a qualitative approach. As for the results of the study: One of the objectives of teaching grammar for the fifth level is to prevent errors in the Qur'an  and fiqh and sharia.  The learning content is  "Al-Tawabi' and Bab Rafa' as well as Nasab  and Jar" from the explanation of Alfiya Ibn Malik by Muhammad Ali Al-Sultani and the method of education is inductive. As for the assessment, it is with midterm and final exercises and exams. In conclusion, the formulation of educational goals and the selection of content with the help of books and methods in the light of what students are capable of. From this aspect, the ability of lecturers is  highlighted to achieve a successful learning process.
Penerapan Strategi Pembelajaran Elaborasi untuk Peningkatan Penguasaan Mufradat di Madrasah Tsanawiyah
Authors: Mahyudin Erta , Afifah Alihsan Dewi
Published: January 2023

Abstract
This research is motivated by the problems faced by students in learning Arabic vocabulary with a distance learning system, namely the lack of students' ability to master vocabulary and the lack of application of appropriate learning strategies in distance learning. This study aims to reveal students' vocabulary mastery skills after using the elaboration strategy. Researchers used experimental research methods with a quantitative approach. Researchers used pre-test and post-test to collect data. The evidence found in this study indicates that the alternative hypothesis (Ha) is accepted, and the null hypothesis (Ho) is rejected. This means that the use of elaboration strategies in the teaching and learning process of vocabulary has a strong influence. The process of teaching and learning vocabulary using elaboration strategies among students has a strong impact on their vocabulary mastery.
 
Keywords: Elaboration strategy, vocabulary mastery
Effectiveness Of Munazharah Lectures To Improve Speaking Skills (A Case Study At The UMY Yogyakarta Arabic Language Education Department)
Authors: Jannah Miftahull , Suyudi Ahmad , Perdana Imannudin Sendi , Septian Nyanyang , Ghibran Alfin Khalil , Putri Arisna Rukmana
Published: January 2023

Pendidikan sangat berperan penting untuk mewujudkan suasana belajar dan proses pembelajaran yang dibutuhkan oleh setiap manusia. Salah satu keterampilan yang harus dimiliki oleh peserta didik yaitu keterampilan berbicara. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh menerapkan metode munazarah terhadap keterampilan berbicara mahasiswa program studi pendidikan bahasa Arab Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta (UMY) dalam mata kuliah munazarah. Dimana dari hasil observasi peneliti melihat bahwa mahasiswa Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta tampak sangat menguasai bahasa Arab dengan baik. Adapun teknik dan alat pengumpulan data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah wawancara, dan observasi langsung. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, dapat disimpulkan hal-hal berikut. Hasil wawancara mereka menyebutkan bahwa sebelum memasuki semester 2 yang tepatnya belum ada mata kuliah munazarah, mereka belum terlalu baik dalam menguasai keterampilan berbicara bahasa Arab. Hasil ungkapan mereka sendiri ketika adanya refleksi dan pelatihan pada setiap pertemuannya, keterampilan berbicara bahasa Arab dalam mata kuliah munazarah ini semakin meningkat di semester 5 sehingga mereka dapat mengimplementasikan melalui pidato, puisi bahkan membuat dan merangkai teks berbahasa Arab dengan sendiri.
To Study the efficacy of Plumbum Metallicum Homoeopathic Medicine in improving the Cognitive function in Elderly
Authors: Galande Tilottama , Sharma Dharmendra , Aphale Parth
Published: January 2023

Background: Cognitive function may deteriorate with age owing to numerous reasons such as hypertension, Type-II Diabetes Mellitus, Hypothyroidism. This in turn has a negative impact on the physical activity as well as quality of life in elderly. Mini-mental state examination is a technique used to assess the status of cognitive function of any individual. This study aims to assess the efficacy of homoeopathy in improving the cognitive function in elderly. Methods: It was a non-randomized study, wherein 50 patients satisfying the inclusion and exclusion criteria were selected for the study. All the patients were administered PlumbumMetallicum homoeopathic medicine. The cognitive function of the elderly was evaluated using Mini-mental state examination every1 month of treatment till the end of the study period. All the data was measured and analysed at entry and every 1 month till the completion of the study period. Results: At the end of the study, significant improvement in the Mini mental State Examination response score was recorded. Conclusion: Homoeopathic Medicine Plumbum Metallicum is efficient in improving the cognitive function of elderly.
Benign Intracranial Hypertension Secondary to Intranasal Corticosteroid Administration
Authors: P R Akhil , Vincent Jino , Gopinath Siby
Published: January 2023

Steroids have been used for a wide spectrum of indications in clinical practice. The potential benefits of steroids outweigh the complications in most settings. Steroids have been used over the counter in our country for allergy and arthritis. Here we present a case of a young girl who presented with headache, tinnitus, vomiting, and papilledema, visual field defect in perimetry with elevated IOP, presumed secondary to intranasal steroid use for allergic rhinitis. There are case reports suggesting a causal relationship between steroids and benign intracranial hypertension. Here patient on follow-up had significant improvement on stopping steroid spray. This case report is to highlight the need for awareness of the possibility of benign intracranial hypertension in patients who are on inhalational steroids.
Effect of Ratio Span 60 - Cholesterol on the Characteristic of Niosomes Vitamin D3
Authors: Triani Olii Audia , Kharis Nugroho Akhmad , Martien Ronny , Riyanto Sugeng
Published: January 2023

Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol) is a fat-soluble vitamin that is claimed to be an ingredient added to food and beverage products such as cheese and milk. However, due to its unstable nature, it causes vitamin D3 to be degraded in the product. Niosomes are a vesicle drug delivery system formed by nonionic surfactants and cholesterol that can protect both hydrophilic and lipophilic compounds by entrapping them in their vesicle system. Span 60 is the surfactant most often used to form niosomes and cholesterol because it is known to have a higher entrapment ability than other nonionic surfactants. Using Design-Expert version 10 with the Simplex Lattice Design (SLD) model, eight formulas with varying concentrations of Span 60 cholesterol were obtained. SLD analysis results showed a negative interaction (interaction coefficient -301.35) between Span 60 cholesterol on particle size so that the Span 60 Cholesterol mixture reduced the size of niosome particles. However, cholesterol has a more significant positive effect (coefficient value + 279.45) on niosome particle size than Span 60 (coefficient value + 243.20), which means a formula with a higher amount of cholesterol causes a larger particle size. Contrary to zeta potential, Span 60 shows a more significant negative effect (coefficient value -47.54) than cholesterol (coefficient value-29.25), which means, Formula with a higher number of Span 60 causes the zeta potential to be more negative.
3D Bioprinting Models for Novel Breast Cancer Strategies
Authors: Ganpisetti Ramesh , Mounika M. Sai , Bag Indraneel , Rana Ritika , G. Sanjay , Giribabu Ketham
Published: January 2023

In the last several years developments in biomaterials and tissue technology have opened the door for novel platform technologies in vitro cancer research, particularly the development of bioprinting techniques. Cells, active compounds and biomaterials can be carefully controlled via bioprinting. In light of this, there are new discoveries of safe and effective forms of treatment to fight the prevalence of the deadly malignant diseases, however most are still under clinical trial model but with promising results. One of the major invasive cancers is breast cancer. This is a heterogeneous kind of cancer that is compounded by the presence and return of tiny groups of stem cells that produce chemical or radiation resistance. Cancer models-modelling an experimental methodology to investigate complex biological systems, has significantly subsidized our understanding of cancer. A two-dimensional cell culture model is particularly difficult to investigate in the cancer environment. More physiologically realistic three-dimensional, in vitro cancer models such as spheroid culture, biopolymer bugs, and cancer on-a-chip equipment have been permitted to develop multiple times in tissue technology. It enables customized tissue models of patients' cancers-specific vascular arrangements and immune cells-to be grown in laboratories for testing. Scientists can then examine the models' responses to chemotherapies and other treatments. Bioprinting cancer technology is free from nature, flexibility, customizability, scalability, and consistency, modeling tumor microenvironments with bio printing has a high potential to reduce difficulties. Those studies need to be properly explained and analyzed in a broad way in this review and to help in the progress of cancer research.
Potential cost and benefits of integrating health care services for managing multiple chronic conditions in sub-Saharan Africa: A critical short review and commentary
Authors:   Research Scientist, National Institute for Medical Research, Tanzania., Karoli Peter
Published: January 2023

Sub-Saharan Africa is currently having a dual burden of HIV and Non-communicable diseases. HIV is regarded as a chronic condition regardless of HIV being infectious, due to the absence of a cure. However, these patients have achieved a substantial increase in survival after receiving Antiretroviral Therapy (ART). An increase in survival puts HIV patients at risk of developing Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD). Integration of health services for chronic diseases has been one of the suggested measures to be considered and recently, a scientist has invested to conduct research in this area to see if it can help to improve the quality of health care services particularly in resource-limited countries. Most of the published work has found that; the integration of health services for chronic diseases into a single clinic is potentially cost-effective and has benefits. This approach could be used to minimize cost and help improve the quality of life and increase life expectancy among HIV-infected individuals. However, these findings need further evidence because some of the published data were obtained from weak study designs, and those regarded as strong were designed as pilots.
When the dust has settled…An occupational disease with swelling of the cervical lymph nodes
Authors:   Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Saarland University Medical Center, Kirrberger Strasse, 66421, Homburg/Saar, Germany., Philipp Kulas
Published: January 2023

Cervical lymphadenopathy is a common finding in the everyday life of an ORL physician. The diagnostic steps range from laboratory and microbiological examinations to removing lymph nodes for histopathological processing. The differential diagnoses include infectious, chronic and malignant diseases. In rare cases, lymph node biopsy may diag-nose a chronic lung disease like sarcoidosis or silicosis.
Infected multilocular renal cyst and its challenging approach
Authors:   Internal Medicine Department, Centro Hospitalar de Entre o Douro e Vouga (CHEDV), Santa Maria da Feira, Portugal, Fontes Carla Pereira , Fonseca Samuel ,   Internal Medicine Department, Centro Hospitalar de Entre o Douro e Vouga (CHEDV), Santa Maria da Feira, Portugal
Published: January 2023

Renal cysts are relatively common, increasing in prevalence with age [1-3]. They are usually benign and asymptomatic, with their diagnosis being incidental on imaging exams. In some cases, however, they can reach large dimensions, leading to symptoms and/or complications [3,4].
Hyperextension type tibial plateau fracture: A case report and literature review
Authors:   Clinical Medical College, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China., Li Kai , Chen Jiaxin ,   Department of Orthopaedics, Orthopaedics Institute, Clinical Medical College of Yangzhou University, northern Jiangsu Peoples Hospital, 98 nantong West road, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China., Liu Zhendong ,   Clinical Medical College, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China., Li Xiaolei ,   Department of Orthopaedics, Orthopaedics Institute, Clinical Medical College of Yangzhou University, northern Jiangsu Peoples Hospital, 98 nantong West road, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China., Wang Jingcheng ,   Department of Orthopaedics, Orthopaedics Institute, Clinical Medical College of Yangzhou University, northern Jiangsu Peoples Hospital, 98 nantong West road, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China.
Published: January 2023

The report presents a case describing a very unusual hyperextension tibial plateau fracture, which is a small collapse of the front articular surface accompanied by injury to the posterior ligament and tendon and popliteal artery. The treatment of this fracture includes implantation of bone materials and anatomical reduction through rigid internal fixation, and symptomatic treatment of vascular injuries.
臺中市國中生游泳學習成效與學習滿意度之研究
Authors: 尤仲明 尤仲明 , Zhong-Ming You 羅鴻仁 , Hung-Jen Lo 蘇名傑 , Ming-Jie Su 李居旺
Published: January 2023

目的：以臺中市國中生游泳學習為研究標的，游泳池為研究場域，藉以探討學習成效與學習滿意度之關係。方法：係參酌國內相關領域學者研究發展之量表，依研究目的所編修之「國中生游泳學習成效與學習滿意度調查問卷表」為研究工具。於2020年6月針對國中生進行立意抽樣問卷調查，共計發出550份問卷，回收有效問卷521份，有效回收率達95%。結果：(一)整體學習滿意度與學習成效構面皆趨於正向，且以「教師專業」與「技能學習」為最高。（二）國中生之性別在學習滿意度之「教師專業」上及學習成效之「認知學習」與「技能學習」上有顯著差異，且女生在教師專業上明顯高於男生。（三）國中生之年級在學習滿意度上有顯著差異，且3年級明顯高於1年級。（四）國中生之游泳能力在學習成效上具顯著差異。（五）國中生之學習滿意度與學習成效具有顯著關係。結論：建議游泳池經營管理部門應持續強化教練專業知能，同時精進學習環境、場地設施及課程安排，以提升學習滿意度與成效。

 

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the latent relationships among learning satisfaction and learning effectiveness. Method: The researchers refer to the research and development scales of scholars, and the "Questionnaire for Swim Learning Satisfaction and Learning Effectiveness of Junior High School Students" compiled by the research objectives as a research tool. In May 2020, a questionnaire survey was conducted against junior high school students. A total of 550 questionnaires were sent out, and 521 valid questionnaires were recovered, with an effective recovery rate of 95%. Results: (1) The overall learning satisfaction and learning effectiveness tend to be positive that focus on "teacher profession" and "teacher profession" (2) The gender of junior high school students has significant differences in the "teacher profession" of learning satisfaction and the "cognitive learning" and "skill learning" of learning effectiveness. (3) The grades of junior high school students have significant differences in learning satisfaction. (4) The swimming ability of junior high school students has significant differences in learning effectiveness. (5) The learning satisfaction of middle school students has a significant relationship with learning effectiveness. Conclusion: It is recommended that the management department should continue to strengthen the professional knowledge of coaches, and at the same time improve the learning environment, venue facilities and curriculum arrangements to improve learning satisfaction and effectiveness.

 
Achieving Project Performance through Work from Home during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Mediating Role of Procrastination
Authors:   SZABIST Islamabad, Pakistan, Khan A , Zada H ,   SZABIST Islamabad, Pakistan, Tahir M ,   University of Technology & Applied Sciences, Nizwa, Sultanate of Oman
Published: January 2023

Abstract. The COVID-19 pandemic gave rise to work from home; however, its complexities, effects, and effectiveness in project-based settings have received little attention. The current study aims to test the effects of working from home on project performance, with procrastination acting as a mediator. The survey method is used to collect cross-sectional data for telecom sector-related projects, which is then analyzed using the SEM analysis in AMOS. The study’s key findings are that working from home has a significant positive effect on project performance and staff procrastination. While staff procrastination has a negative impact on project performance. Furthermore, procrastination was discovered to be a mediator in the relationship between work from home and project performance. The finding implies that work from home must be properly managed in order to be effective in a project setting especially in Pakistan.
Impact of Sensory Marketing on Green Purchase Intention: Viewing the Mediating Role of Green Attitude in the Cosmetic Industry
Authors:   AIMS Education Systems, Islamabad, Pakistan, Sakhawat M
Published: January 2023

Abstract. Purpose – The demand of green beauty products is increasing in Asian countries due to intense environmental problems associated with the purchase of makeup. However, the factors to determine green purchase intention of natural beauty brands is still under discussion. This study aims to bridge the gap by examining the impact of sensory marketing on green purchase intention of green beauty brands via a mediating role of green attitude. The Theory of planned behaviour was used to explore the dimensions of green purchase intention for green beauty product brands. Methodology - This study was cross-sectional and was conducted by self-administered closed ended questionnaires. In total 370 questionnaires were distributed, out of which 282 usable responses were used in the analysis with a response rate of 76%. The data was collected from female university students of Rawalpindi and Islamabad by using purposive sampling technique. The correlation among variables and regression analysis were applied to analyse data. Findings - The findings of the study indicate that sensory marketing has a significant positive impact on green purchase intention of natural beauty products. The study supports the mediating role of green attitude for the relationship between sensory marketing and green purchase intention. The results did not support the moderating impact of openness to experience on the relationship between sensory marketing and green purchase intention. Environmental consciousness is found to have no moderating impact on the green attitude-green purchase intention relationship. Value/Originality – The study gives valuable insight to address the problems associated with the marketing of green products in developing countries. The study is significant as it explores the novel factors that are rarely discussed in the previous studies to investigate green purchase intention of consumers for green beauty brands. Another contribution of the study is to familiarise marketers of developing countries with an inexpensive tool to market eco-friendly cosmetic brands, keeping in view consumers’ needs and demands. Implications - The study has implications to theory and extends the body of knowledge in luxurious and natural beauty products. The research overcomes the ambiguities associated with green cosmetic industry and supports the development of organic cosmetic industry in the emerging and less developing countries. Moreover, the study directs green products manufacturers and marketers to market organic products through innovative marketing strategies. The study suggests marketers to target their audience by keeping in mind their attitudes, cultural differences, geographical conditions, and sensory attributes that influence their purchasing intentions.
Impact of Premium on Profit of Insurance Companies in Pakistan
Authors:   Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan, Adeel R , Habib S , Mehboob S ,   Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan
Published: January 2023

Abstract. Life insurance is a major contributor to the insurance industry’s expansion in Pakistan. From the standpoint of the overall growth of the insurance industry is critical. At the same time, there are numerous issues in this industry that affect its performance. The study provides insight into Pakistan’s life insurance sector’s performance. This research aims to determine the impact of life insurance premium earned on profitability. Regression analysis is done to analyze the outcomes. According to the study’s findings, there is a significant relationship between earned premium and underwriting profit. Premium earn is increasing but underwriting profit is decreasing instead of generating more profit for the insurance industry
Encuesta sobre Préstamos Bancarios en España: enero de 2023
Authors: Menéndez Pujadas Álvaro , Mulino Maristela
Published: January 2023

Motivación El presente artículo resume los principales resultados de la Encuesta sobre Préstamos Bancarios, relativos al cuarto trimestre de 2022, y las expectativas para el primer trimestre de 2023. Se analizan también cuestiones sobre las condiciones de acceso a los mercados de financiación y el impacto de otros factores sobre la política crediticia de las entidades colaboradoras.

Ideas principales • Según la Encuesta sobre Préstamos Bancarios, durante el cuarto trimestre de 2022 los criterios de concesión de préstamos se endurecieron de forma generalizada en España, por tercer trimestre consecutivo. • La demanda de crédito descendió en los dos segmentos de hogares (adquisición de vivienda, y consumo y otros fines), mientras que la procedente de empresas creció levemente, impulsada por las mayores necesidades de financiar existencias y capital circulante. • Para el primer trimestre de 2023, los bancos anticipan de nuevo una contracción de la oferta y un descenso generalizado de la demanda de crédito.
Teorías subjetivas de docentes respecto a la implementación del Decreto 67 de Evaluación
Authors: Galleguillos-Sarmiento Karen , Cerpa-Reyes Carola
Published: January 2023

El propósito de la investigación que se presenta en este artículo es comprender las teorías subjetivas de los y las docentes de un colegio particular subvencionado, con respecto a la implementación del Decreto 67 de Evaluación y las implicancias de este en el logro de los aprendizajes de las y los estudiantes. La investigación fue cualitativa, de tipo descriptiva-interpretativa, y se usó la entrevista semiestructurada como técnica de recolección de datos. Los y las participantes fueron ocho docentes de distintas asignaturas, en distintos niveles educativos y con distintos años de experiencia. El análisis utilizó la teoría fundamentada (grounded theory) mediante la comparación constante, llegando a una codificación selectiva en los resultados. Entre los principales hallazgos de esta investigación se encuentra que los y las docentes perciben que el Decreto 67 no solo promueve la evaluación en todos/as y cada uno/a de los/as estudiantes, sino que también diversifica las instancias de evaluación. Para su implementación, sostienen, es imperativo que cada docente conozca a sus estudiantes, con objeto de llevar a cabo satisfactoriamente el proceso de enseñanza y aprendizaje.
Incorporación de elementos de tutorías en clases regulares. Fortalezas y oportunidades
Authors: Soto-Córdova Ignacio , Salgado-Bustos Oscar , Retamal-Soto Jorge , Vásquez-Gutiérrez Katherine , Barriga-Fernández Cristian , Castro-Cid Francisco , Venegas-Cariqueo Nathaly
Published: January 2023

El presente artículo da cuenta de los resultados de la introducción de dos elementos constitutivos de la metodología de tutorías en clases regulares en el Colegio Angol (Chile), con objeto de comprobar el impacto que estos tienen en los aprendizajes. Dichos componentes, que forman parte un proyecto de innovación escolar instaurado en el establecimiento a partir del año 2017, corresponden a desafíos de aprendizaje y metacognición a través de preguntas. La experiencia buscaba confirmar la hipótesis de que ambos elementos permitirían a los/as estudiantes ser más conscientes de su proceso de aprendizaje y profundizar en el dominio de habilidades propias de cada asignatura. Tras un período de implementación de tres meses, fue posible concluir que la introducción de estas modalidades de trabajo fortaleció la autonomía de los/as estudiantes y, además, mejoró la responsabilidad que tenían frente a su desempeño escolar. Se evidenció también la inexistencia de significados compartidos por parte de los/as docentes en torno al concepto de metacognición, pese a que este sí se hallaba presente en ciertos procesos cognitivos llevados a cabo por los/as estudiantes.
El ejercicio del liderazgo y el cuidado del hogar de directoras escolares chilenas en pandemia
Authors: Carrasco-Sáez Andrea
Published: January 2023

A más de un año del inicio de la pandemia de COVID-19, los cambios en la configuración de la vida fueron evidentes. El campo educativo no estuvo exento de estas modificaciones y debió luchar por adaptarse a las nuevas condiciones impuestas en todo el mundo. En este marco, el presente artículo propone una reflexión sobre cómo estos cambios afectaron la vida de directoras escolares chilenas, a partir de los resultados de una investigación que tuvo como propósito indagar en las transformaciones ocurridas en el ejercicio del liderazgo y el proceso de conciliación trabajo-familia. La investigación realizada fue de carácter cualitativo y tuvo como objeto de análisis el relato de diez directoras escolares. Entre los principales resultados, se halló que las entrevistadas dieron cuenta de cambios tanto en su ejercicio del liderazgo como en lo que respecta a las tareas del hogar. Estos cambios tendieron a privilegiar el trabajo por sobre el espacio personal de las directoras, situación que se presentó como una tensión para ellas, ya que, pese a estar más tiempo en sus hogares, la interacción que tuvieron con sus familias fue menor.
Modelling and simulation of photovoltaic cell in MATLAB
Authors: Berwal Dhruv , Kaushik Monika
Published: January 2023

Photovoltaic cell has unique features of harnessing solar energy by absorbing the falling irradiance on its surface and converting it into useful electrical energy. In this study a robust model is built with Tag tools in Simulink environment based on mathematical equations considering all the parameters including shunt and series resistance etc. which affects the performance of the photovoltaic cell. The study shows the variation in irradiance at cell temperature of 25 oC. The variation in current is also significant from 2A to 7.98A. Additionally at STC, the irradiance of 1000W/m2 and temperature variation from 25 oC to 75 oC shows a significant drop in voltage with insignificant current increment leading to occurrence in power drop.
Experimental Investigations on exhaust emissions with an air gap insulated engine
Authors: Janardhan N. , Krishna M.V.S. Murali
Published: January 2023

Experiments were carried out to study exhaust emissions of diesel engine withair gap insulated low heat rejection (LHR–2) combustion chamber consisting of air gap insulated piston with 3mm air gap, with Superni (an alloy of nickel) crown and air gap insulated liner with superni insert with neat diesel with varied injection timing. Exhaust emissions of particulate emissions, nitrogen oxide (NOx) levels, carbon monoxide (CO) and un-burnt hydrocarbons (UBHC) were determined at various values of brake mean effective pressure (BMEP) of the LHR-2 combustion chamberand compared with neat diesel operation on conventional engine (CE) at similar operating conditions. The optimum injection timing was found to be 31obTDC (before top dead centre) with conventional engine, while it was 29obTDC for engine with LHR–2 combustion chamber with diesel operation. Engine with LHR–2 combustion chamber with neat diesel operation showed increased pollution levels at manufacturer’s recommended injection timing of 27obTDC, and they improved marginally with advanced injection timing of 29obTDC in comparison with CE at 27obTDC. The exhaust emissions from diesel engine cause health hazards and also environmental disorders. Hence, controlling of these emissions in an important and urgent step.
Co-application Impact of Sewage sludge and Flyash on Soil Nutrient Index and Spinach in Inceptisols of Prayagraj, U.P., India
Authors: Khatana Raghu Nandan Singh , Thomas Tarence , Swaroop Narendra , Barthwal Akshita , Kumar Tarun
Published: January 2023

The present investigation was to determine whether it would be feasible to grow Spinach in amended soil utilising sewage sludge and fly ash. Different types of nutrients and heavy metals are found in both soil amendments and for growth of the plant and crop yield they are used as ameliorate in acidic soils. In the research trail, soil properties like Bulk density, Particle density and pH are found to be non-significant and Pore space, Water holding capacity, EC, OC, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium, Iron, Manganese, Zinc and copper are found to be significant. The nutrient index was also examined and it was identified that the Fe has a low fertility nutrient status followed by OC, N, K, Mn with medium fertility nutrient status and P, Zn, Cu with high fertility nutrient status.
Response of Silica Enriched Nutrient Management on Pest Infestation and Disease Incidence of Okra
Authors: Meena V.K. , Kaushik R.A. , Ametha K.D. , Meena R.H. , Meena R.L.
Published: January 2023

An investigation conducted at open field of Horticulture farm, Department of Horticulture, Rajasthan College of Agriculture, MPUAT, Udaipur during two consecutive seasons of 2019 and 2020. The factorial experiment was laid out in split plot design with three replications, assigning Seven levels of silica enriched nutrient management (Control, 25 tonnes FYM/ha + Silica Diatomaceous 2%, RDF + Silica diatomaceous 2%, RDF + 25 tonnes FYM/ha + Silica diatomaceous 2%, RDF + 25 tonnes FYM/ha + Silica diatomaceous 4%, RDF + 25 tonnes FYM/ha + Silica diatomaceous 6% and RDF + 25 tonnes FYM/ha + Silica diatomaceous 8%) and four levels of spray scheduling (Three weeks after sowing, Five weeks after sowing, Seven weeks after sowing and Nine weeks after sowing). The whole field was divided into three blocks each representing a replication and each replication consists of 28 treatments combination. The results showed that silica enriched nutrient management levels non-significantly improved insect pest and disease incidence percentage of okra crop during both the years of investigation. The maximum growth attributes was recorded with RDF + 25 t FYM/ha + silica diatomaceous 8% (F7) being at par with RDF + 25 t FYM/ha + silica diatomaceous 6% (F6) and RDF + 25 t FYM/ha + silica diatomaceous 4% (F5) during first and second year of investigation. Spray scheduling also significantly enhanced growth, yield attributes and yield of okra crop and recorded maximum values with S1(three weeks after sowing) being at par with S2(five weeks after sowing) during both the years of The investigation.
The Analysis of the Sustainable Development to Protect Indonesian Watersheds from the Issue of Plastic Waste
Authors: Hernanda Trias , Absori2  , Azhari Aidul Fitriciada , Wardiono Kelik
Published: January 2023

In Indonesia, the concept of sustainable development has long been applied, but unfortunately, not all targets have been achieved. One of the less successful programs is environmental protection for impacted watersheds. In Indonesia, watersheds are polluted by plastic waste, which contaminates the watersheds’ ecological area and river water with microplastic. This research focuses on Indonesian watersheds that are currently experiencing pollution from plastic waste. The data of this research were obtained firstly from the observation results of large watersheds in Indonesia. Secondly, the data were obtained from journal articles concerning watersheds. It would be very beneficial if the sustainable development concept is applied correctly by the Indonesian government. This situation will also benefit watershed protection in Indonesia. The principle of the legal state applied by Indonesia provides flexibility for the government to enforce regulations on environmental law violations as well as the illegal disposal of plastic waste in rivers. The sustainable development concept is already integrated in Law No. 32 of 2009 on Environmental Protection and Management, but there is a lack of socialization and innovation in modern waste management in all Indonesian areas. This condition leads to the suboptimum application of the sustainable development concept. There needs to be innovation and strategies to carry out legal actions against people who violate the laws to save the Indonesian watersheds from plastic waste. Apart from enforcing the law, an alternative method is by motivating people to increase their awareness of environmental protection and providing training on how to manage waste well. It can also be carried out by giving feedback on watershed preservation and its advantages for the society. Apart from that, the Indonesian government may take the middle way by utilizing local wisdom-based eco-friendly products and encouraging sustainable waste management between Indonesian people’s dependency on plastic packaging.
Study of Pruning Technique with Different Level of Fertilizers in Guava (Psidium guajava L.) cv. Sardar
Authors: Bagul P. S. , Waghmare G. M. , Girase L.A.
Published: January 2023

The field experiment was laid out at fruit research station, Aurangabad, Maharashtra (India) in Randomized Block Design (RBD) replicated thrice with pruning was done at 30 cm, 60 cm, 90 cm and control of no pruning along with soil application of N: P2O5: K2O at different levels will be given as nine treatments. The pruning was done in 1st week of April, 2019 observations were made on morphological Parameters. The results of the investigation revealed that the growth characters were significantly influenced by different pruning levels and fertilizer treatments. Among the different treatments, T9 (Pruning of shoot at 90 cm with soil application of N: P2O5: K2O @ 1000: 400: 400g/plant) increased the tree height, tree spread, fresh weight of pruned branches and number of new shoots emerged from pruned branches and shoot length.
Induction of variability in gladiolus (Gladiolus grandiflorus L.) by chemical mutagens
Authors: Baraiya A.H. , Patil Sudha , Mangroliya R.M. , Chawla S.L. , Gujarati Nutan
Published: January 2023

The present study was conducted to see the effect of chemical mutagens on vegetative growth, flowering, corm and cormels attributes of gladiolus var. Rani Sahiba. Chemical dosages of DES and EMS ranging from 0.1 % to 0.5 % were used. Lower doses of DES viz., 0.2 % proved better as compared to EMS and control in terms of minimum days required for spike initiation and first floret opening with maximum spike length, rachis length, floret diameter, number of spikes per plant and weight of cormels per plant. Moreover, one mutant was isolated and selected on the basis of colour with desirable characteristics from this treatment. Significantly higher number of leaves, number of florets per spike and vase life was recorded in plants received treatment of 0.3 % EMS. Maximum plant height was found better in 0.1 % DES while, maximum number of cormels per plant was recorded in 0.4 % DES.
Comparative Analysis of Bacterial Genera in Seasonally Inundated and Permanently Submerged Sediments of Sultanpur Lake – Ramsar Site, Haryana, India
Authors: Bhat Sandhya , Pamposh
Published: January 2023

Sultanpur Lake is a shallow waterbody, within Sultanpur National Park, a Ramsar Site in Gurugram, Haryana. This area is home to a wide variety of plants and animals, and it is a crucial eating, resting, and nesting ground for local and migratory birds. The lake is under severe threat from rising pollution and summertime water shortage. The current study was undertaken to characterize the shifts in bacterial genera in the sediments of Sultanpur Lake brought on by intermittent drying and wetting. Next-generation sequencing of 16S rRNA amplicon was used to characterize the bacterial communities in Dry and Wet sediments of this lake and analyze the changes in them. There was a change in the community structure at the phylum as well as the genus level. The top bacterial genera in Wet sediments were Clostridium sensusstricto (23%), Sunxiuqinia (17%), Clostridium_XIVa (12%), Geobacter (12%), Bifidobacterium (6%), Caldilinea (6%), Decholoromonas (6%), Carboxylicivirga (6%), Desulfomonile (6%) and Bacillus (6%) whereas the top ten genera in Dry sediments were Clostridium sensus- stricto (19%), GPl (17%), Parcubacteria genera increate (14%), Lactobacillus (12%), Sunxiuqinia (9%), Alkaliflexus (7%), Methanobacterium (7%), Bacillariophyta (5%), Clostridium_III (5%) and Methanothrix (5%).This compositional shift in the sediment bacterial communities in the Dry plots is towards communities that do not play a major role in the biogeochemical processes.
Velmans and the Transpersonal: Reflexivity at the Core
Authors: Lancaster B. Les
Published: January 2023

In assessing the relevance of Velmans' work for transpersonal psychology, two major features of his reflexive monism are explored. The first is the notion that consciousness is embedded in the external world and in the body, the second is the principle of reflexivity itself. The embeddedness
of consciousness in the world underpins transpersonal notions of consciousness as a primary reality of the universe. Consciousness as embodied is a critical component for therapies and psychospiritual practices that focus on somatic awareness, both central to transpersonal psychology's objectives.
The reflexivity at the core of Velmans' theory is identified as a principle that recurs at different scales (the brain, cognition, and the universe), thus relating to esoteric ideas of correspondence across microcosmic and macrocosmic levels of being. For transpersonal psychology, this recognition
that 'ancient' esoteric ideas can be substantiated and updated through contemporary research into consciousness opens further avenues of enquiry.
Social prescribing across cultures, places and time – from 1150 BCE to 2022
Authors: Law Ho C.
Published: January 2023

This paper describes how to culturally enhance social prescribing as a community practice in accordance with the ethno biopsychosocial human rights model for educating community psychologists and psychotherapists. It provides a literature review and an overview of the procedures on how to translate the theory into practice. It expands therapeutic approaches as a multidiscipline that involves community psychology, psychotherapy and sports and exercise psychology.
ПІДВИЩЕННЯ ДОСТОВІРНОСТІ СИНХРОІНФОРМАЦІЇ СИНЕРГЕТИЧНИХ МЕРЕЖ SMART ТЕХНОЛОГІЙ
Authors: КОВАЛЬ Валерій Вікторович , САМКОВ Олександр Всеволодович , ОСІНСЬКИЙ Олександр Леонідович , САМКОВ Богдан Олександрович
Published: January 2023

Предметом дослідження є структура інтелектуальної системи та результати експериментальних досліджень її складових частин: супутникові навігаційні системи, обладнання для передачі синхросигналів з використанням РТР-протоколу, пристрій багатоканального моніторингу синхросигналів. Мета – розроблення структури інтелектуальної системи з пристроєм багатоканального моніторингу, яка забезпечить формування з підвищеною достовірністю синхроінформації, що використовується для проведення синхронних векторних вимірів на об’єктах синергетичних мереж SMART технологій.

В статті за результатами досліджень вітчизняних і закордонних фахівців представлено обґрунтування доцільності використання ІР-мереж для передавання синхроінформації на основі РТР-протоколу. Експериментально перевірено і підтверджено використання обладнання українського виробництва для передачі по ІР-мережам синхросигналів з точністю ± 1 мкс, застосування якого створить умови диверсифікації синхроінформаційного забезпечення. Запропоновано структуру інтелектуальної комп’ютерно-інтегрованої системи, яка забезпечить формування з підвищеною достовірністю синхроінформації, що використовується для проведення синхронних векторних вимірів на об’єктах електроенергетичних мереж.

Розроблено пристрій багатоканального моніторингу синхроінформації, який в автоматичному режимі забезпечує одночасний перегляд даних вимірів контрольованих сигналів, їх запис на запам’ятовуючі пристрої та формування інформації для підтримки прийняття рішень з метою підвищення достовірності синхроінформації електроенергетичних мереж SMART технологій. Пропонується подальше проведення наукових досліджень з метою створення інтелектуальної системи, яка забезпечить формування синхросигналів з покращеними показниками якості, а також матиме можливість виконувати безперервний багатоканальний моніторинг параметрів синхроінформації у реальному часі на об’єктах різних галузей економіки країни та може використовуватись в цілях підвищення обороноздатності і безпеки держави.
АЛГОРИТМ ЗМЕНШЕННЯ ТРАНЗИТНИХ ПОТОКІВ ТРАНСПОРТНОЇ МЕРЕЖІ У ЗАДАНОМУ НАПРЯМКУ
Authors: КОРОТКОВ Сергій Станіславович , ЗАСАДЮК Владислав Сергійович
Published: January 2023

В статті розроблено алгоритм зменшення транзитних потоків. В результаті виконання алгоритму величина потоку на будь-якому розрізі мережі буде максимальною, а сумарний потік буде складатися зі зменшених транзитних потоків, що дозволить підвищити ефективність використання транспортних засобів. Потоки розподілені таким чином, що після застосування до них принципу суперпозиції величини сумарного результуючого потоку на дугах не перевищують їх пропускних здібностей. Розглядається знаходження інтегрального максимального потоку транспортної мережі у заданому напрямку.
"FAMILY CLUSTER ASSOCIATED WITH SHIGA TOXIN-PRODUCING ESCHERICHIA COLI O26 SEROGROUP"
Authors:   Cantacuzino National Military Medical Institute for Research and Development, Bucharest,Romania, Usein Codruța-Romanița , Cristea Daniela ,   Cantacuzino National Military Medical Institute for Research and Development, Bucharest,Romania, Militaru Mădălina ,   Cantacuzino National Military Medical Institute for Research and Development, Bucharest,Romania
Published: January 2023

"Introduction: Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) can cause severe human infections especially in the pediatric population who are at risk of progressing to life threatening systemic complications such as hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). In Romania, enhanced monitoring of STEC-associated HUS was implemented in year 2016 after a cluster of infections caused by STEC O26:H11 serotype heightened public awareness of their consequences. Objectives: This study describes the microbiological investigation initiated to identify a STEC-associated HUS pediatric case and determine additional infections among his household contacts. Methods: Fecal specimens collected from a small child hospitalized with HUS and his asymptomatic parents and brother were investigated using a culture-based approach which targeted STEC isolation, identification, and typing. PCR-based assays for key virulence genes (i.e., stx1 and stx2 types/subtypes, eae, and ehxA) were combined with traditional methods such as serogroup determination by slide agglutination. Also, multilocus sequence typing (MLST) and pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE) were used for strain genotyping. Results: STEC was identified only in the stool samples of the siblings, one who developed HUS and the other who remained asymptomatic. Both strains belonged to O26 E. coli serogroup and displayed an identical virulence gene profile (presence of stx2a, eae, and ehxA genes). Molecular typing by PFGE showed the STEC strains as highly related genetically and MLST assigned them to sequence type ST21 lineage. Conclusion: A family cluster of O26 STEC infections was detected by using a culture- based molecular approach. Further analysis at whole genome sequencing resolution level is needed for a detailed characterization of such pathogens of significant public health importance. Keywords: HUS, Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, virulence genes, PCR, molecular typing"
Il livello di soddisfazione lavorativa in un campione di infermieri neolaureati.
Authors: Ferrero Chiara , Bergesio Giorgio
Published: January 2023

BACKGROUND: La carenza globale rende gli infermieri neolaureati (NGN) una risorsa preziosa per il sistema sanitario che richiede professionisti preparati e pronti nell’immediato. Il periodo di transizione dall’ambiente accademico a quello lavorativo può comportare stress, insoddisfazione, esaurimento e intenzione di abbandonare. È dimostrato che ambienti di lavoro positivo contribuiscono al miglioramento dell’autonomia, della soddisfazione e della collaborazione all’interno del team.
OBIETTIVI: Valutare il livello di soddisfazione lavorativa in un campione di NGN dell’Università degli Studi di Torino sede Asti.
METODI: Con disegno di studio osservazionale monocentrico è stato analizzato un campione di 159 NGN laureati tra il 2016 e il 2021. A tale scopo è stata utilizzata la Index of Work Satisfaction di Stamps (IWS). Per l’analisi dei risultati e stata utilizzata l’analisi fattoriale esplorativa (AFE).
RISULTATI: Complessivamente le percentuali di punteggi positivi, neutri e negativi erano rispettivamente 29.6%, 57.9% e 12.6%. L’Autonomia ha ottenuto media di 5.42 (DS±0.937), l’Interazione con i colleghi infermieri media di 5.14 (DS±1.42), lo Status professionale media di 4.77 (DS±1.18), le Competenze richieste dal ruolo media di 2.98 (DS±1.05) e la Retribuzione media 2.69 (DS± 0.945).
DISCUSSIONE: Gli indici di soddisfazione sono intorno a valori mediani. Dalle singole dimensioni emergono differenze significativamente positive, in particolare per l’Autonomia, lo Status professionale e le Interazioni, sia con i medici che con i colleghi infermieri. Al contrario Retribuzione, Competenze richieste dal ruolo e Politiche organizzative mostrano insoddisfazione.
Relationship of Personality Traits Hexaco and Self Esteem in University Students
Authors: Javed Rema , Noor Aks -E- , Ramzan Faiza
Published: January 2023

Self-esteem reveals the individual’s sense of worth and the degree to which the individual values himself. It represents the individual’s general as well as personal feelings diagonally the time and context. It pertains to the personnel evaluation regarding their potential, worth, capabilities and norms. Therefore, this research was carried out to analyze the HEXACO (conscientiousness, openness, honesty-humility, extraversion, neuroticism and agreeableness) in association with the self-esteem of university students. For this purpose, 300 participants of different ages, gender, education level and residence were included in the study. The data was collected on a predesigned questionnaire and was analyzed using statistical tools. It was found that openness, conscientiousness, and self-esteem, were substantially higher (p<0.05) in males, but extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism were significantly higher in females (p<0.05). Honesty-humility was also higher in female students. Further evaluations revealed that openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and honesty-humility were significant positive predictors (p<0.05) of self-esteem in university students, whereas neuroticism served as a significant (p<0.05) negative interpreter of self-esteem. Hence, it was concluded from this research that personality traits affect all elements of university students and are strongly associated with their self-esteem.