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ECONOMIC CONDITIONS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE INTERMUNICIPAL PROJECT "AEROTROPOLIS TOLMACHEVO"
Authors: Zhdan Galina V. , Sumskaya Tatiana V.
Published: October 2021

The paper gives a characteristic of a complex project for the development of the territory of Aerotropolis Tolmachevo, provides forecast estimates of the necessary capital expenditures for its implementation. The aim of the study is to determine the economic conditions that ensure the development of the territory around the Tolmachevo airport in the city of Novosibirsk and its social well-being, taking into account the provisions of the program of reindustrialization of the economy of the Novosibirsk region for the period up to 2025. In the course of the study, a systematic approach, comparative analysis, analysis of capital investments and the most important economic indicators were used. For these purposes the author used model calculations, methods of regression analysis and forecasting. In solving the tasks set in the study, economic and mathematical, statistical and balance methods are used. In the course of the study, the advantages of placing business facilities in the airport zone for the main economic entities were identified The assessment of capital investments in the Tolmachevo Aerotropolis zone for the periods 2018-2023 and 2024-2037 in housing, in objects of engineering, transport, social infrastructure and in commercial projects was made. It is revealed that the implementation of investment projects will provide a significant rise in the economic potential of the territory, an assessment of the most important economic indicators of the Aerotropolis zone is given. The paper substantiates the competitive advantages of the potential of Tolmachevo airport as an international air hub serving transit cargo and passenger traffic in front of the following airports Koltsovo (Yekaterinburg), Nursultan Nazarbayev (Astana), Almaty. The most important conditions for the implementation of the project have been formulated. It is concluded that the implementation of the complex project Aerotropolis Tolmachevo will become an important step in the spatial development of Russia, cementing its economic space and increasing its competitive position in the world economy.
Role of Renewable Energy Consumption and Technological Innovation to Achieve Carbon Neutrality in Spain: Fresh Insights From Wavelet Coherence and Spectral Causality Approaches
Authors: Zhao Yawen , Ramzan Muhammad , Adebayo Tomiwa Sunday , Oladipupo Seun Damola , Adeshola Ibrahim , Agyekum Ephraim Bonah
Published: October 2021

This research offers a new perceptive of the dynamic connection between CO2 and globalization, technological innovation (TI), economic growth, and renewable energy (REN) consumption in Spain. The current research applied the wavelet tools to assess these interconnection utilizing data stretching from 1980 to 2018. The outcomes of these analyses disclose that the association among the series evolves over frequency and time. The current analysis uncovers notable wavelet coherence and strong lead and lag connections in the frequency domain, whereas the time domain indicates inconsistent correlations among the variables of interest. The outcomes of the wavelet analysis from the economic perspective affirm that in the short and medium term, globalization, economic growth, and TI contribute to environmental degradation; however, in the long term, globalization, economic growth, and TI do not contribute to the degradation of the environment. Moreover, at different frequencies, REN consumption helps mitigate environmental degradation in Spain. Furthermore, the spectral causality test unveiled that in the long term, REN utilization, globalization, TI, and economic growth can predict CO2 emissions in Spain.
The Diverse Applications of Recombinant BCG-Based Vaccines to Target Infectious Diseases Other Than Tuberculosis: An Overview
Authors: Mouhoub Esma , Domenech Pilar , Ndao Momar , Reed Michael B.
Published: October 2021

Live attenuated Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) is the world’s most widely used vaccine which is mainly administered for its protection against tuberculosis (TB), particularly in young children. However, since its initial use over 100years ago, it has also proven to offer a level of protection against various other pathogens, as a consequence of its non-specific immune enhancing effects. Thus, over the past few decades, recombinant BCG (rBCG) technology has been used as a vector to create rBCG vaccines expressing heterologous antigens that elicit immunity against a range of bacterial, viral, and parasitic diseases. Our goal with this mini-review is to provide an up-to-date survey of the various techniques, approaches, and applications of rBCG-based vaccines for targeting infectious diseases other than TB.
The Oncology Safety of Diagnostic Hysteroscopy in Early-Stage Endometrial Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Authors: Du Yi , Xu Yu , Qin Zhaojuan , Sun Liang , Chen Yali , Han Ling , Zheng Ai
Published: October 2021

Background

Hysteroscopy is becoming a common method for the diagnosis of uterine disorders in developed countries. However, hysteroscopy might worsen the prognosis of endometrial cancer because it could cause cancer dissemination into the peritoneal cavity through the fallopian tubes. Objective: The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to explore the oncological safety of hysteroscopy for early-stage endometrial cancer.

Search Strategy

Eligible studies were obtained from PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Library up to September 22, 2020.

Selection Criteria

Studies which compared the oncological safety of hysteroscopy with other methods were included.

Data Collection and Analysis

A total of 3980 patients were included in this study, of whom1357 patients had undergone hysteroscopy and2623 had not.

Main Results

There was no significant association between hysteroscopy and worse prognosis in early-stage endometrial cancer [disease-free survival: log risk ratio(logRR) -0.22; 95% confidence interval (CI), -0.54 to 0.1; p=0.97; overall survival: logRR 0.03; 95% CI, -0.05 to 0.11; p=0.02; disease-specific survival: logRR 0.03; 95% CI, -0.03 to 0.10; p=0.00].

Conclusion

This study suggests that hysteroscopy is a safe diagnostic and treatment method, and has no significant effect on the prognosis of early-stage endometrial cancer.

Systematic Review Registration

PROSPERO registration number: CRD42020193696.
Geographical, Socioeconomic, and Gender Inequalities in Opioid Use in Catalonia
Authors: Serra-Pujadas Sara , Alonso-Buxadé Cristina , Serra-Colomer Júlia , Folguera Júlia , Carrilero Neus , García-Altés Anna
Published: October 2021

Background: In recent years, worldwide opioid use has seen a sharp increase, especially for the treatment of chronic non-cancer pain. Catalonia is no exception to this trend. However, no recent studies have addressed the socioeconomic and gender inequalities in opioid use in the different geographical areas of Catalonia.

Methods: We performed an ecological study to analyse the associations between socioeconomic status, gender and the use of opioids in the 372 Health Areas of Catalonia. Robust Poisson models were performed to analyse the data provided from the Central Register of Insured Persons and dispensing data from the Electronic Prescription Database.

Results: The results show that socioeconomic status has a major impact on opioid use, with the most deprived areas presenting the highest levels of use. There are major inequalities in the DDD/1,000 inhabitants per areas. Moreover, women have much higher utilization rates than men, especially in more deprived areas. The greatest difference is observed in the use of weak opioids in women: the DDD/1,000 inhabitants per day was 2.34 in the area with the lowest use, compared with 22.18 in the area with the highest use.

Conclusions: Our findings suggest that stronger action is needed to promote best practices in prescribing for chronic pain and to reduce socioeconomic and gender variation between geographical areas. This study provides a model for routine monitoring of opioid prescription for targeted interventions aimed at lowering high-dose consumption in specifically identified areas.
Chinese EFL Students' Perceptions of Classroom Justice: The Impact of Teachers' Caring and Immediacy
Authors: Yan Ping
Published: October 2021

The correlation between students' perceptions of three dimensions of classroom justice, teacher immediacy, and teacher caring has been found important since it can provide a learning ambiance for students in which they can enthusiastically learn a new language. To find out this relationship, the present study has strived to probe into the interplay between the aforementioned variables and to see whether teacher caring and teacher immediacy can predict students' perception of justice. In so doing, the participants of this study were 1,178 Chinese EFL students of various ages and education levels. Three instruments were utilized in this study to perceive the students' perception of classroom justice, teacher immediacy, and teacher caring. To collect the data, these instruments were distributed through an online survey software called Wenjuanxing (Questionnaire Star). Results demonstrated that there was a positive association among these three variables, and utilizing SEM analyses, it was found that both teacher immediacy and teacher caring predict students' perception of classroom justice that implies teachers who are found to be more caring and give appropriate verbal and non-verbal immediacy where needed, are perceived to change the students' understanding of the classroom justice to a positive attitude. Finally, the results of this study were discussed regarding previous findings, and accordingly, some implications were put forward in the EFL context.
Research Framework for Determining How Artificial Intelligence Enables Information Technology Service Management for Business Model Resilience
Authors: Mao Hongyi , Zhang Tao , Tang Qing
Published: October 2021

Information technology service management (ITSM) driven by artificial intelligence (AI), i.e., AITSM, is likely to change business models and enterprise operations substantially, setting off a wave of enterprise AI transformation. Empowerment from AI has brought new vitality and challenges to ITSM capabilities, and enterprises must start thinking about how the capability of AITSM can be reactivated to shape the resilience of business models and meet survival needs in complex and ever-changing environments. To systematically achieve the development of enterprise business model resilience under AITSM, this study combines the actual situation of ITSM and enterprise AI transformation practice and then deconstruct it into three sub-research questions along the primary line of driver identification–model construction–paradigm optimization. We retrieve high-quality literature in the field of information systems from common databases and discuss the topics of AITSM and business model resilience. This study finds that future research should focus on forming an accurate description of the resilience demand of business models in the current era, and thus, better explain the value cocreation process between AITSM and business units. In addition, future research should emphasize the dynamic and strategic nature of business model resilience to study the continuous optimization of business models with the help of AITSM.
A Study on Optimal Agroforestry Planting Patterns in the Buffer Zone of World Natural Heritage Sites
Authors: Luo Xing , Xiong Kangning , Zhang Juan , Chen Dong
Published: October 2021

As the protection layer of world natural heritage sites, the buffer zone should enable economic development while protecting the environment. To carry out agricultural activities in the buffer zone, it is necessary to balance agricultural development and environmental protection. In addition, the development of agroforestry has the benefits of developing the economy, maintaining biodiversity, and protecting the environment. In order to promote the coordination of environmental protection and community economic development, it is particularly important to scientifically select agroforestry planting patterns in the buffer zone of world natural heritage sites. This study utilized a mixed-methods research approach that included qualitative and quantitative research. Taking the buffer zone of Shibing Karst Heritage Site in southern China as an example, based on the seven agroforestry planting patterns surveyed in the buffer zone of the world natural heritage site, the four dimensions of net output value, carbon emission, environmental cost, and comprehensive livelihood score of different agroforestry planting patterns were calculated. The sorting scores of the values were calculated as Borda numbers. The sorting scores of the seven agroforestry planting patterns were B(A1) = 17, B(A2) = 18, B(A3) = 8, B(A4) = 8, B(A5) = 14, B(A6) = 12, and B(A7) = 7. The results showed that the priority sequence of seven agroforestry patterns was A2 > A1 > A5 > A6 > A3 = A4 > A7. A2 was the best among the seven agroforestry planting patterns, and A7 ranked last. The results can provide a quantitative evaluation basis for scientific optimization of agroforestry development planting patterns, and provide a reference for promoting the protection of world natural heritage.
Studi Kelayakan Neraca Mesin Packing Pada Pengantongan Semen di PT. Semen Tonasa
Authors: Tehuayo Haris , Sriwati * , Farida * , Sajiah *
Published: October 2021

Abstract—From year to year technological improvement is guite significant, it is also marked by the emergence of various kinds of technology, especially the balance sheet. In the balance sheet needs calibration. Calibration is usually done by comparing standards that are linked to national standards as well as international standards and certified reference materials. Metrological board and the government perform the calibration process within a predetermined time frame in order to minimize the occurrence of scales deviations. To see the results of the three balance sheets taking samples, comparing the three sample types to see the guality and guality of the balance sheet so that it will clear the balance sheet efficiently and inefficiently.Intisari—Dari tahun ke tahun peningkatan teknologi cukup signifikan, hal ini di tandai dengan munculnya berbagai macam teknologi khususnya neraca. Dalam neraca tersebut dibutuhkan pengkalibrasian, kalibrasi biasa dilakukan dengan membandingkan suatu standar yang terhubung dengan standar nasional maupun internasional dan bahan-bahan acuan tersertifikasi. Badan metrologi dari pemerintah melakukan proses kalibrasi dalam jangka waktu yg telah di tentukan guna meminimalisir terjadinya penyimpangan timbangan. Untuk melihat hasil dari ketiga jenis neraca, maka perlu dilakukan pengambilan sampel, membandingkan ketiga jenis sampel tersebut guna untuk melihat mutu dan kualitas neraca, sehingga dengan begitu akan tampak jelas neraca mana yang sangat efisien dan yang tidak. Studi Kelayakan Neraca Mesin Packing Pada Pengantongan Semen Di PT. Semen Tonasa ini merupakan suatu pertimbangan dalam pemilihan timbangan yang mengacu pada kemajuan teknologi yang lebih efisien baik dalam proses kalibrasi, pengoperasian, perawatan maupun keakurasiannya. Tingkat keakurasian suatu timbangan dapat dilihat dari pengecekan timbangan secara berkala, sehingga disimpulkan bahwa neraca IQ-Plus dan Redlion lebih baik daripada neraca Haverboecker, tetapi jika ingin alat dan bahan yg mudah didapatkan dan tentunya lebih mudah pengerjaannya maka Redlion merupakan pilihan yang tepat.
MEANING IN LIFE IN ELDERLY
Authors: Voicu Florin
Published: October 2021

Aim: Starting from the research of the Austrian psychiatrist Viktor Frankl, the meaning in life proved its importance, being studied in the context of different research traditions, existential psychology, positive psychology, clinical psychology, developmental psychology. This is a pilot study targeting a group of twenty elderly Romanians who live in a Residential Center in Bucharest. Methods: The study assumes that we’ll have statistically significant correlations between independent variables (presence of meaning, search for meaning) and dependent ones (depression, anxiety, stress, life satisfaction). Method: The research uses correlation analysis for the variables: meaning presence and meaning search from M. Steger's MLQ questionnaire, defined as independent variables in the study and dependent variables: depression, anxiety, stress (DASS-21 questionnaire), and life satisfaction (Satisfaction Scale with Life, SWLS). Results: The research results highlight good internal consistency (Cronbach's coefficient α> 0.70) for the two subscales of the M.L.Q. questionnaire. The statistically significant inverse link between the level of stress and the presence of meaning in life is confirmed, the statistically significant inverse link between the total score of depression and the presence of meaning in life is confirmed; the variable life satisfaction is the only dependent variable for which statistically significant links are confirmed with both independent variables simultaneously (presence of meaning in life and search for meaning of life); Pearson correlation coefficients are statistically significant, Sig values, associated, lower than the 5% threshold, require the rejection of the null hypothesis.
Prospects for the Post-Crisis Economic Recovery of St. Petersburg with Allowance for the Digitalization Factor
Authors: Makarov M. Yu.
Published: October 2021

Aim. The presented study aims to determine the prospects for the economic recovery of St. Petersburg after the recession caused by the COVID-19 pandemic with allowance for the digitalization factor and to evaluate directions for its development.

Tasks. The authors theoretically analyze the impact of crisis factors on the economy of St. Petersburg and assess the prospects for its recovery with allowance for the digitalization factor; identify the factors of the economic crisis in Russia and St. Petersburg under the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic; describe the potential advantages of using digitalization tools to restore the economy of Russia and St. Petersburg.

Methods. This study uses an integrated approach based on the economic-statistical and general scientific methods, methods of analogy, comparative analysis and systematization, as well as mathematical analysis and online survey.

Results. Theoretical analysis of scientific literature makes it possible to assess the impact of crisis factors on the economy of St. Petersburg and prospects for its recovery in the context of digitalization. Factors of the economic crisis in Russia and St. Petersburg that has developed under the influence of the pandemic are identified, and the potential advantages of digitalization in the economic recovery of Russia and St. Petersburg are examined.

Conclusions. It is determined that St. Petersburg has potential advantages in digitalization and the pace of introduction of digital technologies for economic recovery compared with other constituent entities of the Russian Federation. These advantages include the widespread use of broadband Internet by households, digital sales, intensive use of digital technologies in the business sector, advanced telecommunications infrastructure, etc. Some of the largest companies in St. Petersburg are successfully implementing a digital transformation strategy. Analysis shows the potential advantages and directions for the development of digitalization in the economic recovery of Russia and some of its regions, including St. Petersburg.
Condition Monitoring and Feature Extraction of Stator Current Phasors for Enhanced Fault Diagnosis in AC Drive
Authors:   Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, RV College of Engineering, Bangalore (Karnataka), India., R Jyothi , Holla Tejas ,   Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at RV College of Engineering, Bangalore (Karnataka), India., NS Umesh ,   Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, RV College of Engineering, Bangalore (Karnataka), India., Rao K Uma ,   Professor, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, R.V. College of Engineering, Bangalore (Karnataka), India., R Jayapal ,   Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, RV College of Engineering, Bangalore (Karnataka), India.
Published: October 2021

AC drives are employed mainly in process plants for various applications. In most industrial applications, Induction motor drives are preferred as they are robust, reliable, and efficient. Process industries have seen a paradigm shift from manual control to automatic control. Advancements in power electronics technology have led to smooth control of the induction motor using variable frequency drives over an entire speed range. Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) comprises of Voltage source inverter and a three phase squirrel cage induction motor. Various electric faults that are incipient in the VFD cause an abrupt change in circuit parameters resulting in insulation damage, reduced efficiency, and leading to catastrophic failure of the entire system. Hence, continuous monitoring of the system parameters such as stator current, speed, and the vibration of the machine is essential to diagnose incipient faults in the system. AI techniques have been effectively used in the fault diagnosis of electrical systems. In the proposed work, simulation results of machine learning-based fault diagnosis techniques are presented. Real-time IoT-based condition monitoring of the Variable Frequency Drive is also implemented for enhanced fault diagnosis of various incipient electrical faults in AC drives. The experimental results obtained are validated with the simulation data.
New faunistic data on Sarcophagidae (Diptera) in Croatia
Authors: Verves Yu. G. , Barták M.
Published: October 2021

A list of 33 species of Sarcophagidae collected in Croatia in 2003, 2014 and 2019 is presented. Six species were first mentioned for the territory of Croatia: Amobia oculata (Zetterstedt, 1844); Taxigramma heteroneura (Meigen, 1830); Phrosinella nasuta (Meigen, 1824); Heteronychia (s. str.) rohdendorfi (Povolný et Slamečková, 1959); Sarcophaga disputata Lehrer, 1967; Sarcophaga vulgaris Rohdendorf, 1937. The total number of known species is 156, which is not less than 80‒90% of the regional fauna of the full regional faunistic list according to the comparative analysis of literature data from Croatia and neighboring territories.
On the orbital stability of traveling waves that behave such as particles
Authors: Ibargüen-Mondragón Eduardo , Vergel Ortega Mawency , Hidalgo-Bonilla Sandra
Published: October 2021

Properties that solitary waves share with particles have contributed significantly to the development of new theories and technological advances in different areas of knowledge. In this sense, the study of orbital stability of solitary waves is key in solitary wave dynamics. Although the definition of orbital stability is relatively simple, the mathematical analysis required to verify it is quite complex. However, the theory of Grillakis, Shatah and Strauss provides us with a very useful criterion to verify orbital stability. In this work, we present their theory and apply it to analyse the orbital stability of Generalized Korteweg-de Vries equation, Compressible fluid equation, and one-dimensional Benney-Luke equation. For the first two equations, the criterion guaranteed the orbital stability of the solitary waves. For the third one, it was guaranteed only for certain ranges of its parameters.
El papel de la universidad en el marco de una sociedad en emergencia
Authors: Saavedra Bautista Claudia Esperanza , Figueroa Claudia , Mejía Ortega Iván Darío
Published: October 2021

Este aporte teórico esboza una postura reflexiva en torno a los principales desafíos y provocaciones que enfrenta la universidad en la actualidad producto de las apuestas tecnológicas emergentes que transitan en la sociedad presente. El análisis de este trabajo se desarrolla siguiendo la metodología de teoría fundamentada donde a partir de un muestreo teórico se analizaron diferentes artículos científicos para intentar develar la crisis de la universidad desde diferentes vertientes en el marco de una sociedad en emergencia. Los resultados se consolidan a partir de los procesos de discusión y reflexión a los que llegan los investigadores y permiten concluir que es preocupante percibir cómo la crisis financiera ha afectado la autonomía de la universidad pública precarizando su misión formativa e impacto en la sociedad, por lo que se hace necesario pensar en una universidad distanciada de los rankings y del mercado universitario para asumir la academia con compromiso social.
University practitioners’ critical reflections from the collaboritive model
Authors: Heredia-Arboleda Edgar Eduardo , Torres-Cajas Mónica , Yépez-Oviedo Danilo , Lara-Velarde Adriana
Published: October 2021

This investigation aimed to report University practitioners' critical reflections generated from Gosling's third POT model to raise awareness of institutional authorities and educationalists on the importance of consolidating POT programs on a regular basis. This qualitative case study was conducted with a sample of fourteen instructors currently working in a Public University situated in the Ecuadorian highlands. This group of academic practitioners was divided into pairs so that seven subgroups resulted from this division. Each subgroup worked firstly on the collaborative model process, which contemplated observation forms; then, they executed critical reflections; this data was gathered in collaborative expository essays and encapsulated in this manuscript. The obtained results disclose a high proclivity towards ongoing professional development, said differently; there is a considerable desire on the part of our participants to cultivate a teaching evaluation philosophy on a rolling basis. In general, this study had a positive repercussion on those involved due to its substantial interchangeable reflections.
Pengaruh Fraksi Berat Serbuk Alumina Terhadap Porositas Busa Aluminium Hasil Injeksi Gas
Authors: Yulianto Edy
Published: October 2021

Aluminum foam is a very interesting material to develop. This material is a material that has a combination of characteristics between physical and mechanical properties such as high stiffness and low density. There are several processes for making aluminum foam that have been developed, either through the liquid, solid, or gas phases. And of these various processes, the process of making aluminum foam through the liquid phase by using the gas injection method is the simplest and cheapest process. The principle of the process of making aluminum foam with this method is that bubbles are produced from the process of blowing the gas into the aluminum liquid in which there are additive particles that function as a bubble stabilizer. These stable bubbles will become pores after the aluminum liquid solidifies. This research will discuss the effect of the weight fraction of alumina powder with an average size of 5.77 μm added to liquid aluminum on the macro-pore structure in the form of shape and size as well as the spread of the resulting pores. And the result is that the optimal weight fraction of adding alumina powder is 15%, where the resulting pores have a more homogeneous and evenly shaped and sized.
PENGARUH MODEL KOOPERATIF TIPE TEAM ASSISTED INDIVIDUALIZATION (TAI) TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR TEMATIK TERPADU MUATAN IPS SISWA KELAS IV SDN 101/II MUARA BUNGO
Authors: Anggraini Yeni Anggraini , Prananda Gingga , Pratama Deded
Published: October 2021

Hasil belajar siswa pada mata pelajaran IPS masih banyak yang belum mencapai Kriteria Ketuntasan Minimum (KKM), hal ini karena kurangnya teknik yang diterapkan untuk membantu proses pembelajaran. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh penggunaan Team Assisted Individualization terhadap hasil belajar siswa pada mata pelajaran IPS materi Lingkungan Tempat Tinggalku pada siswa kelas IV SDN 101/II Muara Bungo. Jenis penelitian eksperimen ini berbentuk Quasy Experimental Design (Nonequivalent control group design). Sampel di ambil secara purposive sampling dan di bagi menjadi 2 kelompok, yaitu kelompok eksperimen dan kelompok kontrol. Instrumen penelitian yang di gunakan adalah  Tes Pilihan ganda. Teknik pengumpulan data yang di gunakan adalah pre-test dan post-test dengan membandingkan hasil akhir (post-test) siswa. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa ada pengaruh pada pengaruh model kooperatif tipe Team Assisted Individualization terhadap hasil belajar IPS. Hal tersebut di buktikan dari rata-rata post-test yaitu dengan pengaruh model kooperatif Team Assisted Individualizatio sebesar 76,52 sedangkan dengan metode konvensional sebesar 66,13. Hasil penelitian di kelas eksperimen dimana nilai tertinggi 95, dan di kelas kontrol nilai tertinggi nya sebesar 95. Uji hipotesis menggunakan uji t (t-test) dari hasil perhitungan yang diperoleh sig < (0,000 < 0,05) dan (0,40 < 0,05) yang berarti uji t tidak berada pada daerah penerimaan H0 sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa H0 ditolak dan Ha diterima pada taraf nyata 0,05. Maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa penerapan Team Assisted Individualization memberikan pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap peningkatan hasil belajar siswa kelas IVA SDN 101/II Muara Bungo.

Kata Kunci : Model Pembelajaran Team Assisted Individualization
UPAYA PENINGKATAN KOMPETENSI GURU DALAM MENERAPKAN PEMBELAJARAN DARING MASA PANDEMI COVID 19 DI SD NEGERI 3 SUMBERARGO SUMBERMALANG TAHUN 2020
Authors: Ardoyo Ardoyo
Published: October 2021

Upaya Peningkatan Kompetensi Guru dalam Menerapkan Pembelajaran Daring Masa Pandemi Covid 19 di SD Negeri 3 Sumberargo Sumbermalang tahun 2020. Pembelajaran Daring bertujuan memberikan layanan pembelajaran bermutu secara dalam jaringan (daring) yang bersifat masif dan terbuka untuk menjangkau audiens yang lebih banyak dan lebih luas. Perlu disadari bahwa ketidaksiapan guru dan siswa terhadap pembelajaran daring juga menjadi masalah. Perpindahan sistem belajar konvensional ke sistem daring amat mendadak, tanpa persiapan yang matang. Tetapi semua ini harus tetap dilaksanakan agar proses pembelajaran dapat berjalan lancar dan siswa aktif mengikuti walaupun dalam kondisi pandemi Covid-19. proses pembelajaran daring ini. Menyikapi dari intruksi dan arahan pemerintah, SD Negeri 3 Sumberargo Sumbermalang siap menjalankan pembelajaran Daring di sekolah guna untuk memutus rantai Covid 19. Beberapa guru di SD Negeri 3 Sumberargo Sumbermalang mengaku, jika pembelajaran daring ini tidak begitu efektif daripada kegiatan pembelajaran konvensional (tatap muka langsung). Berdasarkan uraian latar belakang, masalah penelitian ini dijelaskan sebagai berikut: Bagaimanakah penerapan Pembelajaran Daring Masa Pandemi Covid 19 di SD Negeri 3 Sumberargo Sumbermalang tahun 2020? dan Bagaimanakah upaya peningkatan kompetensi guru dalam menerapkan pembelajaran daring masa pandemi covid 19 di SD Negeri 3 Sumberargo Sumbermalang tahun 2020? Desain penelitian dalam penelitian ini adalah PTS dengan berkolaborasi dengan guru yang ditetapkan 2 siklus. Dalam PTS ada 4 tahapan yaitu perencanaan, tindakan, observasi dan refleksi. Data primer dengan menggunakan tes ulangan dan observasi dengan di checklist, dan data sekunder dengan wawancara. Peneliti menggunakan keharusan nilai sasaran atau KKM (Kriteria Ketuntasan Minimal) menentukan kriteria sukses untuk menganalisis data. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian pada bab IV dapat disimpulkan sebagai berikut:  Dengan adanya penerapan Pembelajaran Daring Masa Pandemi Covid 19 di SD Negeri 3 Sumberargo Sumbermalang tahun 2020 dapat efektif dan Adanya upaya peningkatan kompetensi guru mencapai 30% dari 65% siklus I menjadi 95% siklus II dalam menerapkan pembelajaran daring masa pandemi covid 19 di SD Negeri 3 Sumberargo Sumbermalang tahun 2020.
Cognitive and psychoemotional impairment dynamics in patients with hemorrhagic hemispheric stroke at the early rehabilitation stage
Authors: Medvedkova Svitlana , Dronova Anastasiia
Published: October 2021

The aim of the study was to establish the dynamics of cognitive and psychoemotional disorders under comprehensive rehabilitation in patients with hemorrhagic hemispheric stroke (HHS) during the recovery period of the disease. 46 patients with HHS during the recovery period (31 males and 15 females) were examined on the 30th, 90th, and 180th day. For this purpose, the following modern clinical scales and tests were used: National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), Modified Rankin Scale (mRS), Barthel Index (BI), Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), “10 words remembering” test (by Luriya A.), memory self-evaluation scale, State-Trait Anxiety Inventory scale (STAI) and Beck's Depression Inventor (BDI). It was found that 89,13 % of patients with HHS had cognitive impairment. It was also determined signifi‑cant cognitive improvement during the recovery period of the disease. Additionally, the correlation analysis of values on the 30th day of the condition showed the credible impact of the neurological deficit severity by NIHSS on the MMSE, MoCA, and memory self-evaluation scale rates (p < 0.05). As well correlation between neurological impairment and Beck's somatic sings subscale was established (p < 0.05). It was additionally evaluated the impact of neurology deficit level on the BDI overall score (both subscales) on the 180th day of the disease (p < 0.05). It was estimated the age influenced on both the situational anxiety and patient gender on the personal anxiety level (p < 0.05). In addition, it was revealed the impact of lesion location on the presence and severity of depressive disorders (p < 0.05).
Evaluation of falciparum parasitemia and urogenital schistosomiasis co-infection on haemoglobin and nutritional status of children and adolescents in riverine communities of southern Taraba State, Nigeria.
Authors: Houmsou R.S. , Wama B.E. , Agere H. , Uniga J.A. , Jerry T.J. , Azuaga P. , Amuta E.U. , Kela S.L.
Published: October 2021

Malaria and urogenital schistosomiasis are parasitic infections usually acquired unknowingly and sometimes cause anaemia and affect the  nutritional status of persons in endemic areas. This study assessed asymptomatic Plasmodium falciparum, Schistosoma haematobium and their co-infection status with respect to the association of haemoglobin level and nutritional status in children and adolescents resident at Takum Local Government, a rural suburb of Taraba State, Nigeria. Thick blood films and urine filtration technique were used respectively to determine P. falciparum and S. haematobium species. Haemoglobinometer measured haemoglobin concentration and Body Mass Index determined nutritional status for each participant. The study reported 32.9% (87/264), 28.7% (76/264) and 30.3% (80/264) respectively for asymptomatic malaria, urogenital schistosomiasis and co-infection. Participants in Chanchanji community significantly had the highest asymptomatic P. falciparum infection, 56.4% (22/39) (p=0.003). Sufa and Manya communities respectively had the highest S. haematobium infection, 39.4% (15/38) (χ2= 41.3, p=0.000) and coinfection, 32.1% (12/37) (χ2= 52.45, p=0.000). A negative association was observed between anaemia and co-infection (r = -0.77, p=0.000) as well as between nutritional status and co-infection (r = -0.63, p=0.000). Participants who did not use LLTNs and lived close to water bodies were predisposed to co-infection with adjusted OR=0.003 (%95CI: 0.00 – 0.03; p=0.000). Birama and Manya areas highly predicted participants to co-infection with respective adjusted OR = 13.20 (%95CI: 2.34-74.38; p=0.003) and adjusted OR=57.9, (%95CI: 4.92-681.24, p=0.001). The co-infection predisposed participants to moderate and severe anaemia with respective adjusted OR of 2.198 (%95CI:1.307-3.696, p=0.021) and 1.192 (%95CI:0.355-4.009, p=0.017). Undernutrition was significantly affected with co-infection adjusted OR=3.732 (95%CI:1.003-7.393, p=0.011). Co-infection was significantly associated with anaemia and nutritional status at p≤0.05. It is recommended that the State and NGOs should provide malaria Intermittent Prevention Treatment as well as deworm the children and adolescents in Takum LGA.
Evaluation of Falciparum Parasitaemia and Associated Inflammatory Cytokines Among Some Malaria-Vulnerable Subjects in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
Authors: Wokem G.N. , Dimkpa F.B. , Azuonwu O.
Published: October 2021

A cross-sectional assessment of some inflammatory cytokines such as tumour necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and interleukin-10 (IL-10) concentrations and parasitaemia levels in 162 pregnant women and 160 children infected with Plasmodium falciparum parasites in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, were evaluated. Blood samples collected from the subjects were analyzed, and the blood plasma analysed for cytokine using commercial standard enzyme linked immunosorbent assay kit. Malaria diagnosis and some blood parameters were carried out using standard parasitological and haematological techniques. Pregnant women with falciparum malaria within age group 29-33 years had the highest infection rate of 41%, and mean parasitaemia level of 7955.11±1225.75 parasites/μl while those within the age group 19-23 years had the least mean parasitaemia level of 5042.00±900.18 parasites/μl, and the difference was not statistically significant (P=0.328). Comparatively, children within the age group 3-5 had the highest prevalence of 53.8%, those within 9-11 years had the highest mean parasitaemia level of  4813.03±1180.05 parasites/μl while those within age 6-8 years had lowest mean parasitaemia level of 2324.62±546.63 parasites/μl. The mean difference was statistically significant (P=0.048). The mean concentration levels of cytokines IL-6, and IL-10 (176.32±27.34 pg/ml, and 329.09±19.11 pg/ml, and 376.78±24.95pg/ml respectively) were significantly elevated in pregnant women with severe parasitaemia compared with their concentration levels in mild and moderate parasitaemia; The mean concentration levels of IL-6, and IL-10 (81.79±6.36pg/ml, 24.67±2.00pg/ml, 365.30±40.31 pg/ml, and 318.57±39.29 pg/ml respectively) were significantly higher in children with severe parasitaemia (P=0.6857, 0.1816, P=0.0014, and 0.0347 respectively).The mean cytokine levels of TNF-α, IL-β, IL-6, and IL-10, were significantly elevated in pregnant women and children with P. falciparum infection when compared to their  respective healthy matched controls (P<0.0001). Correlations between plasma levels of IL-6 and P. falciparum parasite density in the study population showed a relatively strong positive linear relationship (P<0.0001). Inflammatory cytokines are involved in immunopathogenesis and immunoregulation of Plasmodium falciparum infection. Cytokines as found in this study could be used as promising prognostic and diagnostic biomarkers for falciparum malaria progression or regression.
Evaluation of Hepatitis-B and Its Markers Among Some Attendees of Two Health Facilities In Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
Authors: Erasmus M.A. , Wokem G.N.
Published: October 2021

A cross-sectional investigation of hepatitis-B status among attendees of Modern Primary Health Centre, Eneka and Rivers State University Teaching Hospital, Port Harcourt was evaluated. Seven hundred (700) subjects of different ages of both sexes were included in the study after ethical approval was obtained from the Rivers State Ministry of Health, Port Harcourt. Consent forms were issued to get subjects’ consent before questionnaire administration to obtain their demographic data. The uninfected subjects were used as control. About 4mls of blood was taken from each subject by vein-puncture; 2mls each was dispensed into EDTA and plain bottles for analysis. The samples were used to assay for hepatitis-B surface antigen (HBsAg), hepatitis–B virus (HBV) markers (HBsAb, HBeAg, HBeAb, HBcAb) using standard techniques. The overall prevalence of HBV was 5.1% in Port Harcourt. The males had higher prevalence of 7.9% HBV than the females 3.4% HBV, although there was no statistically significant difference (P ≥0.05). The HBV was highest among subjects of age group 24-29 years (8.29%) and 30-35 years (9.2%) accordingly. The HBV markers results show that while HBsAg occurred among all the subjects that were positive for HBV, HBeAb was completely absent.
El Modelo del Triple Riesgo Delictivo en la explicación de la conducta antisocial de adolescentes varones y mujeres
Authors: Bobbio Antonella , Arbach Karin , Redondo Santiago
Published: October 2021

En este estudio se evalúan la conducta antisocial y los principales factores de riesgo presentes en una muestra de 428 adolescentes argentinos de la provincia de Córdoba, tanto varones como mujeres. Para ello se toma como base el Modelo del Triple Riesgo Delictivo (TRD) (Redondo, 2008, 2015), que sugiere la existencia de tres fuentes criminógenas principales que operan en interacción: riesgos personales, carencias sociales y exposición a oportunidades delictivas. Los resultados obtenidos confirman, en primer lugar, que los varones tienen una participación delictiva muy superior a la de las chicas; en segundo, que existen diversas similitudes a la vez que también algunas diferencias entre mujeres y varones, por lo que se refiere a la influencia y capacidad predictiva de los diversos factores de riesgo aquí analizados. En concreto, aunque algunos de los factores de riesgo incluidos en el estudio (p. e. pares antisociales, consumo de sustancias y pobre parentalidad) fueron útiles para explicar el comportamiento antisocial tanto de varones como chicas, la magnitud de varianza explicada por ellos fue superior para el caso de los varones. Los hallazgos del estudio apoyan empíricamente algunas de las propuestas del Modelo TRD, a la vez que sugieren que las evaluaciones e intervenciones sobre el comportamiento antisocial y sus factores de riesgo deberían tomar en cuenta las diferencias por sexo.
INSATISFAÇÃO COM A IMAGEM CORPORAL DE ADOLESCENTES DA REDE PÚBLICA DE ENSINO
Authors: Ferreira dos Santos Larissa , Clara Alvaro Santos Maria , Castilho Xavier Lais , Galdino Souza Felipe , Alquimim dos Santos Wellington , Figueiredo dos Santos Marcelo , Barbosa Rodrigues Douglas , Maria de Oliveira Jaques Nivea , Silva Santana Ney , Fernandes da Silva Adelson
Published: October 2021

Analisar o nível de insatisfação da Imagem Corporal de adolescentes da rede pública de ensino da cidade de Januária/MG. Trata-se de estudo descritivo e transversal, conduzido com 224 escolares de ambos os sexos, idade de 15 a 17 anos das escolas públicas estaduais. Os escolares foram investigados quanto à satisfação com a Imagem Corporal, no qual foi avaliada através da Escala de Silhueta de Stunkard. Os dados obtidos foram analisados por meio da estatística descritiva por meio de frequências absolutas e relativas com o auxílio do Software Microsoft Excel. No presente estudo verificou-se que 78,6% dos adolescentes estão insatisfeitos com sua Imagem Corporal, destes 43,8% estão insatisfeitos pelo excesso de peso, e 34,8% pela magreza. Demonstrou ainda que 21,4 % estavam satisfeitos com sua aparência. O nível de Insatisfação com a Imagem Corporal nesse estudo apresentou altas proporções entre os adolescentes. Essa Insatisfaçãopode trazer inúmeros malefícios a saúde, assim é necessário estratégias de intervenção social, no sentido de evitar a prática de condutas comportamentais não saudáveis.
Palavras-chave: Imagem Corporal. Insatisfação. Adolescentes.
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Growth and Decomposition analysis of Rabi Pulse Crops in Rajasthan
Authors: Balai Harkesh Kumar *,
Published: October 2021

The present study was conducted to analyze the growth rate and source of output growth in area, production and productivity of rabi pulse crops viz., gram and lentil crops in Rajasthan. The study was solely based on secondary time series data. The study period (1988-89 to 2017-18) has been divided into four periods namely period-I (1988-89 to 1997-98), period-II (1998-99 to 2007-08), period- III (2008-09 to 2017-18) and overall period (1988-89 to 2017-18). Exponential growth and principal decomposition models were used to measure the growth rates and relative contribution of factors in production of gram and lentil crops. The area, production and productivity of gram showed mixed pattern of growth at the rate of -0.46, 1.86 and 2.33 per cent, respectively during overall period. However, the area, production and productivity of lentil were reported positive growth with the magnitude of 11.94, 12.72 and 0.93 per cent, respectively in the state. The study revealed that the mixed growth rate was observed in area, production and productivity of gram while increasing growth was observed in area, production and productivity of lentil. During all the study periods, the expansion in area was effective to increase the production of lentil in Rajasthan. During period-I and II, the production of gram was mainly contributed by expansion in area while in the case of period-III and overall, the interaction effect was more dominant
Economic Analysis of Production of Maize in Meghalaya and Constraints Associated with it
Authors: Lyngkhoi Dipriya R.
Published: October 2021

The present study was undertaken to estimate the costs and returns structure of maize cultivation and identifying the prominent production constraints in West Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya. A sample of 60 farmers was randomly drawn from six villages of Mawthadraishan and Nongstoin block of the selected district. The costs and returns per hectare were calculated on the basis of cost concepts and Garett ranking method was used for employed for determination of constraints in maize production. The overall cost of cultivation was found to be ` 37185.22 per ha and the major cost components were manures (48.25%) and human labour (34.73%). The overall net return was evaluated at ` 19038.20 with small, medium and large farmers having similar returns with the exception of marginal farmers gaining a net return of only ` 13889.83 which was 27.04 per cent lower than the average return among the sample farmers. It may be attributed to their heavy dependence on labour and lack of investment on irrigation, plant protection and better-quality seeds. The realised average yield was found to be 23.65 q/ha which was abysmally low compared to other maize producing states of India. A positive trend between the return over cost ratio and the operational holding was observed with an average of 1.51. The prominent constraints as perceived by the farmers were unfavorable weather conditions, the incidence of pests and diseases and costly fertilizers and manures with the Garrett’s score of 64.70, 62.75 and 54.40 respectively
ROLE OF LIBRARIES AND INFORMATION CENTERS IN THE PROVISION OF INFORMATION RESOURCES AND SERVICES FOR GENDER EQUALITY IN NIGERIA
Authors: Izah Maimuna
Published: October 2021

Purpose: The purpose of the paper is to identify the contemporary challenges confronting Nigerian libraries and information centres in this aspect of human endeavour and the diverse ways in which libraries, information centres and other organisations promote gender activities and equality are identified.

Methodology: The paper is a position paper that recommends the best resources and services that libraries and information centres should provide to promote gender equality. Sources of data for this work comprise of primary, secondary data such as reports and books and personal observation by the researcher

Finding: The result found out that gender equality acknowledges that irrespective of gender, everyone gets equal opportunity to live a fulfilled life. Women and girls have the right and are entitled to full and equal opportunities, which cover all aspects of human endeavor. Like their male counterparts, they are entitled to be free from all forms of discrimination. However, Nigerian women, like many women in Africa, are deprived socially, economically and politically in relation to their male counterparts. The paper is an opinion paper.

Unique contribution to theory and practice: The libraries need to create enabling environments for discussing issues that concern women and girls, and provision of resources and services that promote their peculiar and specific interests and rights, such as combating discriminatory practices and stereotypes.