bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The role of the fun genre in children's spiritual development
Authors: Adizova Nigora Bakhtiyorovna  , Adizova Nodira Bakhtiyorovna
Published: January 2021

In this article, one of the oldest, traditional, widely used independent poetic forms of Uzbek children’s folklore is that fun genre is an important source for the study of the genre’s evolution of folk singing. The literary content, the poetic form, the system of images
Adults newly infected with hiv in burundi: a box-jenkins arima approach
Authors: P. NYONI Smartson , Thabani NYONI
Published: January 2021

Using annual time series data on the number of adults (ages 15 and above) newly infected with HIV in Burundi from 1990 – 2018, the study predicts the annual number of adults who will be newly infected with HIV over the period 2019 – 2025. The study applied the Box-Jenkins ARIMA methodology. The diagnostic ADF tests as well as correlogram analysis show that the G series under consideration is an I (2) variable. Based on the AIC, the study presents the ARIMA (0, 2, 1) model as the optimal model. The residual correlogram and the inverse roots of the applied model further reveal that the presented model is stable and suitable for forecasting new HIV infections in adults in Burundi. The results of the study indicate that the number of new HIV infections in adults in Burundi will most likely decline, over the period 2019 – 2023, from approximately 698 to almost 90 new HIV infections. By 2025, Burundi could experience her first zero new HIV infections in adults! This implies that, despite the fact that Vision Burundi 2025 is a highly ambitious blue-print; Vision Burundi 2025 will largely be achieved as far as HIV/AIDS prevention and control is concerned.
The matter of comparative studies of the national version of the poems: “Garip Ashiq Shakhsanem” (on The Examples Of Karakalpak, Uzbek And Turkmen Languages)
Authors: Allambergenov Kenesbay
Published: January 2021

This article is about the epic of a stranger and a lover in love and a comparative study of its national versions. Moreover, the matter of comparative studies of the national version of the poems. On this case “Garip Ashiq Shakhsanem” (on the examples of Karakalpak, Uzbek and Turkmen languages) has been analyzed and investigated both methodological and theoretically.
Development of a mathematical model for calculating the process of crushing hard rocks by explosions of cylindrical charges of explosives
Authors: Norov Yunus Dzhumaevich  , Mehmonov Maksud Rabbonokul ugli
Published: January 2021

The article presents a developed mathematical model for calculating the granulometric composition of the blasted rock mass based on the mechanism of action of an explosion in rocks, a mathematical description of the determination of natural units (blocks) in the rock mass, the relationship between the degree of rock fragmentation and the size of the units and the definition of sections of the controlled pressure zone.
Managing university degree programmes acceditation in the era of economic recession in Nigeria
Authors: Ahaotu Godwin Ndubuisi  , Ogunode Niyi Jacob
Published: January 2021

The economic recession experienced in Nigeria between 2015/2017 was a great concern to the management of the university system especially with shortfall in the prices of oil and gas in the global market. It would not be an understatement to say that, Nigeria university degree programmes accreditation would suffer because funding of these programmes comes from oil and gas revenue due to Nigeria mono-economy.  It is evidently glaring that managing programmes accreditation during this dispensation would be affected in no small measure due to the economic recession. In view of the above, this paper would examine the following: the concept of university management, university programmes, programmes accreditation, objectives of accreditation, accreditation instrument, criteria for programme accreditation, challenges of accreditation, sources of funding university degree programmes, economic recession and its effect on university management, recommendations and conclusion.
Workplace strategies for work burn-out prevention
Authors: John Mark
Published: January 2021

A number of work burn-out strategies are being churned out by scholars. However, the most effective either by reason of culture diversity or non-clarity of thought, has not been reached. Although, the most rewarding strategy offered has been that of external prevention. The paper then argues that the most underlying cause of work place burn out is the intrinsic and as such, should earn more of the attention of the organizations. In other words, internal problem of the employee is the major cause for his burn out. The paper then surveyed 50 workers from 10 firms in Obio/Akpor Local Government area of Rivers State. Concern was to find out between external and intrinsic problems the most effective strategy in dealing with workers' burn out. Based on intrinsic arid self-determination theory, conclusion reached was that, out of the firms surveyed, eight employed the intrinsic approach wherein they first of all train their workers on how to handle and manage themselves internally, and not to personally depend on physical rewards as a means to handle burn out. The paper would then employed Likert's method in the analysis of result seeing that it was on the attitudinal response of workers on their everyday burn out.
Effect of Brainstorming strategy on Senior Secondary School Students’ Academic Achievement in Chemistry in Rivers State, Nigeria
Authors: Samuel O. Wagbara
Published: January 2021

The paradigm shift of modern teaching and learning of Chemistry tilt towards activity oriented strategies that focus on creative thinking and team work to build new ideas. Hence, the main purpose of this study was to determine the effect of brainstorming strategy on senior secondary school student’s academic achievement in chemistry. This study adopted quasi experimental research design.  A sample of (200) SS2 Chemistry students who were obtained by simple random sampling by balloting participated in the study. The data collected were analyzed by using mean and standard deviation to answer the research questions while Analysis of co-variance (ANCOVA) was used for testing the hypotheses at 05 level of significance.  The study found that brainstorming had significant effect P < .05 on students mean achievement score in Chemistry.  There was significant difference between the mean achievement scores of students exposed to brainstorming strategy in Chemistry P < .05 and those of lecture method in favor of brainstorming strategy.  Gender does not have significant effect P > .05 on students taught Chemistry by use of brainstorming strategy. Hence, it becomes necessary for chemistry teachers to use brainstorming strategy in order to boost the academic achievement of students in chemistry.
Structural teaching methods in Republic of Uzbekistan
Authors: Yusupova Barchina Gakhramanova
Published: January 2021

In the short time since Uzbekistan gained independence, the Uzbek people have made great strides in the political, social, economic and cultural spheres; a new approach to the history of the minority, the honor of organizing the rich cultural and spiritual heritage left by great ancestors, the restoration of national pride; Science, including pedagogy, is entering a new stage of development in the country; A lot of work is being done to revive the glory of the pedagogical geniuses of the eighties, to apply their ideas in the life of the people.
OPEN DEFECATION IN MALAWI: A BOX-JENKINS ARIMA APPROACH
Authors: Smartson. P. NYONI  , Thabani NYONI
Published: January 2021

Using annual time series data on the number of people who practice open defecation in Malawi from 2000 – 2017, the study predicts the annual number of people who will still be practicing open defecation over the period 2018 – 2021. The study applies the Box-Jenkins ARIMA methodology. The diagnostic ADF tests show that the M series under consideration is an I (1) variable. Based on the AIC, the study presents the ARIMA (3, 1, 0) model as the optimal model. The diagnostic tests further show that the presented model is stable and its residuals are stationary in levels. The results of the study indicate that the number of people practicing open defecation in Malawi is likely to decline, over the period 2018 – 2022, from approximately 5.1% to almost 2.8% of the total population. Indeed, by 2030, open defecation can be eliminated in Malawi: hence, the country is in the right track with regards to its vision 2030 (on water, sanitation and hygiene). The study suggested a 3-fold policy recommendation to be put into consideration, especially by the government of Malawi.
The need for Islamic banking services in commercial banks of Uzbekistan and its positive impact on economic growth
Authors: Tursunov Anvar Sultanovich
Published: January 2021

This article presents the development of Islamic banking services, development trends in the World Bank financial system and the factors influencing the growth of the country’s economy. Today, two-thirds of Islamic finance is concentrated in Islamic banks. The urgency of establishing Islamic banking services in commercial banks is highlighted. There are practical suggestions and recommendations for the development of this area.
The leading role of the librarian in the library - information services process
Authors: Soyibnazar Khojaniyozovich Davlatov  , Uktam Nosirov
Published: January 2021

The article describes the librarian role as one of the main participants in the library-information process, his main professional and personal qualities, as well as issues of librarian speech culture and image.
Productive spending of the child's time
Authors: Adilova Feruza Oblokulovna
Published: January 2021

Harmoniously developed children's school of out-of-school education enriches the imagination of our children to think freely, choose the right profession, develop fine motor skills.
Comparative analysis of adjectives in English and Uzbek languages
Authors: Yuldashev Sherzod Rabbimkulovich  , Yakubov Fakhiriddin Jurakulovich  , Osmanov Mustafo Tashtanovich  , Hakimov Halim Nasimovich  , Radjabov Jamol Togamurotovich
Published: January 2021

Quality refers to the character of the horse and tells us what the horse is like.

(what car?) - Yellow car.

(what car?) - Small car.

(What car?) - Strange car.

(what car?) - Useless car.

The words "yellow," "small," "strange," and "useless" above are called adjectives in grammar. There are 3 different levels of quality: normal level, comparative level and incremental level. Let's put the following three cars in three levels of goodness.
THE RELATIONSHIP BIOETICS AND RELIGION
Authors: Akmal Akhmedovich Akhmedov  , Laylo Sadrievna Azizova
Published: January 2021

This article provides a philosophical analysis of the concept of bioethics, its categories, the content and essence, the relationship between bioethics and religion.
Viscosities of binary liquid mixtures of polar and non-polar solvents at 303.15 k
Authors: Sandeep Sudhanshu
Published: January 2021

This paper explains the various characteristics of liquid and liquid mixtures. In this paper viscosities for the binary liquid mixtures of methyl ethyl ketone with benzene, nitrobenzene, cblorobenzene and bromobenzene were determined at 303.15 K. The deviation in viscosity was calculated and its behaviours was studied as a function of mole fraction. The deviation in viscosity is negative in the system methyl ethyl ketone with benzene and is positive in the other systems. The results were discussed in terms of interactions.
Partial defects of dental rows results of the questionnaire and clinical assessment of the condition of removable prostheses
Authors: A.Kh. Zhumaev
Published: January 2021

The process of adaptation of patients to a removable denture construction is a complex and long-term physiological test for the human body, based on neuro-reflex processes in new conditions of functioning. The summary data of the survey are presented in the table.
The indisputable value of ultrasound diagnostics in acute small bowel obstruction
Authors: Nurmetova D. F  , Uroqov SH. T  , Mamedov U. S  , Xudoiberdiev D. K
Published: January 2021

The use of ultrasound in the diagnosis of acute small bowel obstruction is justified from a tactical point of view, since it is not delayed in time, does not weigh down the patient's condition, has sufficient information and does not carry radiation load. Due to its safety and ease of use, this technique can be used repeatedly in the process of conservative treatment to determine further treatment tactics.
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN STAFF COMPETENCY AND IMPLEMENTATION LEVEL OF PUBLIC PROCUREMENT REGULATORY FRAMEWORK IN THE DEVOLVED GOVERNMENTS IN KENYA
Authors: Matunga Denish Ateto , Ngugi Patrick Karanja , Odhiambo Romanous
Published: January 2021

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to analyse the relationship between staff competency and implementation level of public procurement regulatory framework in the devolved governments in Kenya.

Methodology:  The study used descriptive design. The population targeted was 47 devolved governments in Kenya.   The study adopted census because of the small size of the population. A structured questionnaire was used as a data collection tool. The study also undertook a pilot test on the instrument’s reliability and validity in the 3 counties; Nyamira, Kisii, Homa-Bay Counties where nine (9) respondents were engaged in the pilot study. Cronbach’s co-efficient Alpha and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) were used to measure the reliability and validity respectively.  The data was cleaned and coded then entered into SPSS 25 to be analyzed. The use of descriptive and inferential statistics for data analysis was considered. Study engaged the key informers from the 44 county Governments who positively responded hence achieving 100% response rate. The statistical tests were also done in the study. Presentation of data was in form of charts and tables as deemed appropriate. The study also used ANOVA to analyze the degree of relationship between the variables in the study.

Results: The findings of the study indicate that there was a positive significant relationship between Procurement Staff Competency and implementation level of public procurement regulatory framework in the devolved governments in Kenya. The findings were found to be significant as the p-value of 0.00000 which was less than 0.05. This means that Procurement Staff Competency significantly affects positively Implementation level of public procurement regulatory framework in the devolved governments in Kenya. The findings therefore, implied that procurement staff competency was an important factor in determining the level of implementation of public procurement regulatory framework in the devolved governments in Kenya

Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommended the adoption of procurement staff competency as a way of improving the implementation level of public procurement regulatory. The study therefore, recommended that the county government to heavily invest on procurement staff capacity building as an important factor in improving the level of implementation of public procurement regulatory framework in devolved governments in Kenya. Since some staff members lacked technical skills beyond secondary education, the study recommended that the county governments need to identify, support and organize in-service training for the procurement staff officers to improve on their knowledge and skills capacity. The study found out that Competency theory model was applicable in the study and can provide more knowledge to future researchers and scholars.
Manajemen Jaringan menggunakan Remote Authentication Dial in User Service (RADIUS)
Authors: Majid Abdul
Published: January 2021

Networking  today  is  a  much  needed  service.  Existing  problems include  user  authentication,  hotspot  user  management,  bandwidth  management and  any  unwanted  intruders.  It  is  necessary  to  the development  of  a  network system   that   can   provide   security   for   user   authentication   and   bandwidth management.  Network  development  means  developing  new  systems  and  will replace  the  old  system  or  improve  the  existing  system.  Particularly  the  issue  of authentication and bandwidth. Type of this research is the Applied Research with the  system  development  using  the  NDLC  (Network  Development  Life  Cycle) method.  Data  collection  method  using  interviews,  observation  and  literature study. The Method system  testing  is    adopts  the  ISO  9126  standards  such  as  functionality, reliability, usability and efficiency. This research resulted in the network security system to have a good quality with a percentage of 82.5% and meet the needs of organizations in Pondok Pesantren Madinatunnajah.
Klasifikasi Status NEET pada Penduduk Usia Muda di Indonesia dengan SVM dan Random Forest
Authors: Ramadhanti Herdina Dwi
Published: January 2021

Not in Education, Employment, or Training (NEET) adalah suatu indikator untuk mengetahui tingkat kerentanan penduduk usia muda dalam pengangguran, putus sekolah, serta keputusasaan terhadap pasar tenaga kerja.  Menurut ILO, Indonesia merupakan salah satu negara dengan tingkat NEET tertinggi di Asia sehingga merupakan suatu masalah yang perlu untuk segera diatasi. Salah satu alternatif yang dapat dilakukan untuk mengatasi fenomena tersebut adalah dengan deteksi dini terhadap penduduk yang berisiko menjadi NEET yang dapat dilakukan dengan menggunakan indikator-indikator yang telah melekat dalam individu seperti jenis kelamin, status perkawinan, dan disabilitas. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melakukan klasifikasi terhadap status NEET pada penduduk usia muda agar dapat digunakan untuk memprediksi apakah seorang individu termasuk ke dalam NEET dengan menggunakan metode klasifikasi yang meliputi Support Vector Machine (SVM) dan random forest. Data yang digunakan merupakan data sekunder yang diperoleh dari raw data SAKERNAS periode Agustus 2018. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa metode random forest memberikan hasil akurasi yang lebih tinggi sehingga memiliki kemampuan yang lebih baik dalam mengklasifikasikan penduduk muda menurut status NEET yaitu dengan akurasi sebesar 82,94 persen. Oleh karena itu, metode ini dapat digunakan untuk memprediksi status NEET dalam rangka menunjang pengurangan persentase NEET di Indonesia.
Кадастр карта ва планларини масофадан зондлаш материаллари асосида янгилаш
Authors: Алланазаров Олимжон , Умаров Нурали
Published: January 2021

Мақолада кадастр карта ва планларини масофадан зондлаш материалларидан фойдаланиш  масалалари келтирилган. Ҳозирги кунда масофадан олинган материаллар билан ишлаш натижасида, улардан фойдаланиб турли мавзудаги карталарни тузиш, сақлаш, зурур ҳолларда янгилаш ва мақсадга қараб тўпланган маълумотларни таҳлил қилиш ва қайта ишлаш имкониятига эга бўлган махсус дастурлар билан таъминланган техник воситалар орқали ушбу жараёнларни бажаришга эътибор қаратилган.
Forecasting Wind Speed in Peninsular Malaysia: An Application of ARIMA and ARIMA-GARCH Models
Authors: Hussin Nor Hafizah , Yusof Fadhilah , Jamaludin ‘Aaishah Radziah , Norrulashikin Siti Mariam
Published: January 2021

In the global energy context, renewable energy sources such as wind is considered as a credible candidate for meeting new energy demands and partly substituting fossil fuels. Modelling and forecasting wind speed are noteworthy to predict the potential location for wind power generation. An accurate forecasting of wind speed will improve the value of renewable energy by enhancing the reliability of this natural resource. In this paper, the wind speed data from year 1990 to 2014 in 18 meteorological stations throughout Peninsular Malaysia were modelled using the Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average (ARIMA) to forecast future wind speed series. The Ljung-Box test was used to determine the presence of serial autocorrelation, while the Engle’s Lagrange Multiplier (LM) test was used to investigate the presence of Autoregressive Conditional Heteroscedasticity (ARCH) effect in the residual of the ARIMA model. In this study, three stations showed good fit using the ARIMA modelling since no serial correlation and ARCH effect were present in the residuals of the ARIMA model, while the ARIMA-GARCH had proven to precisely capture the nonlinear characteristic of the wind speed daily series for the remaining stations. The forecasting accuracy measure used was based on the value of root mean square error (RMSE) and mean absolute percentage error (MAPE). Both ARIMA and ARIMA-GARCH model proposed provided good forecast accuracy measure of wind speed series in Peninsular Malaysia. These results will help in providing a quantitative measure of wind energy available in the potential location for renewable energy conversion.
Modeling of Inactivation of Biofilm Composing Bacteria with Low Intensity Electric Field: Prediction of Lowest Intensity and Mechanism
Authors: Tirono Mokhamad , Suhariningsih
Published: January 2021

Sterilization using high-intensity electric fields is detrimental to health if safety is inadequate, so it is necessary to study the possibility of sterilization using low-intensity electric fields. This study aims to determine the lowest electric field intensity and treatment time to deactivate the bacteria that make up the biofilms and explain the mechanism of inactivation. The study samples were biofilms from the bacteria Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus epidermidis grown on the catheter. The modeling formula was developed from the Pockels effect and the Weibull distribution with the treatment using a square pulse-shaped electric field with a pulse width of 50 μs and an intensity of 2.0-4.0 kV/ cm. The results showed that the threshold for irreversible electroporation of both samples occurred in the treatment using an electric field with an intensity of 3.5 kV/cm and 3.75 kV/ cm, respectively, where the size and type of Gram of bacteria influenced. Moreover, the time of the treatment had an effect when irreversible electroporation occurred. However, when there was reversible electroporation, the effect of treatment time on the reduction in the number of bacteria was not significant. Also, changes in conductivity affected the reduction in the number of bacteria when reversible electroporation occurred.
Bifurcation Analysis of an Exothermic Biocatalytic Reaction System
Authors: Desa ‘Afifi Md , Mohd Mohd Hafiz , Uzir Mohamad Hekarl
Published: January 2021

This paper focuses on the bifurcation analysis of an exothermic biocatalytic reaction system (EBRS). The objectives of the study were to provide a detailed dynamical systems analysis of an exothermic biocatalytic reaction and examine the long-term behaviours of the system using the techniques from phase portraits and bifurcation analysis. We investigated the combined influences of the proportional control constant and dilution rate on the dynamics of the model. Phase portraits relating to distinct outcomes of EBRS were computed to investigate the existence of different attractors in this system and its stability. Under a fixed dilution rate and different values of proportional control constant, there were four distinct outcomes in our model, which were stable steady states, bistability of two stable steady states, bistability between stable steady states and limit cycle and stable limit cycles. A bifurcation analysis (of codimensions one and two) was performed to examine how the overall dynamics change as chemically relevant parameters were varied. We observed that when the values of proportional control constant were high, the system would achieve stable steady states regardless of how fast the dilution rate was. With lower magnitudes of proportional constant control, bistability occurred and the outcomes of this system depended on the initial conditions. Compared to higher dilution rates scenario, reactions that occurred at lower dilution rates provided higher reaction yields for this EBRS operation; it was also observed that both scenarios produced stable steady-state outcomes with different concentrations. In conclusion, the dynamical system analysis of the model improves our understanding of the EBRS under consideration and these insights may be beneficial for optimising operating conditions of this chemical system.
Shoreline Change and its Impact on Land use Pattern and Vice Versa – A Critical Analysis in and Around Digha Area between 2000 and 2018 using Geospatial Techniques
Authors: Nath Anindita , Koley Bappaditya , Saraswati Subhajit , Bhatta Basudeb , Ray Bidhan Chandra
Published: January 2021

The shoreline is a very unpredictable, uncertain, and forever changing landscape for any coastal process. Due to erosional and accretional activities, the shoreline has continuously fluctuated with the continual process of waves and tides. Shore boundaries are determined by the shoreline at its furthest towards the sea (low tide) and extreme towards land (high tide). The present research aimed to identify the temporal alterations of shoreline and changes in land-cover between the areas of Rasulpur to Subarnarekha estuary, east coast of India with 70.04 km length of shoreline. An area amounting to 143sq.km had been selected for showing the land-cover changing and this area had witnessed the rapid growth of population and increasing industrial activities causing an unsurpassable impact on the environment. The present study used three multi dated imageries for land use/ land cover (LULC) map and seven multi-resolution satellite images were applied to estimate the long-term shoreline change rate by dividing the coastal area into three “littoral zones” (LZ). The Digital shoreline analysis system (DSAS) was applied to identify the shoreline change rate of the year 2000 to 2018. Several statistical methods, linear regression rate (LRR), net shoreline movement (NSM), End Point Rate (EPR) were used to find out the erosion and accretion rate. The result showed that maximum erosion had been found in LZ III, rate of -2.22 m/year. Maximum accretion had been identified in LZ I, at the rate of 35.5 m/year. The LULC showed that maximum vegetation area had been decreased in the year of 2010 (14.21sq.km) but 38.96sq.km vegetation area had increased in 2018. The prominent increase had been identified in built up and shallow water. Built up had been expanded from 25.59sq.km (2000) to 41.26sq.km (2018). Shallow water was increased from 5.53sq.km (2000) to 18.90sq.km (2018). Sand and soil showed a decreasing pattern from 2000 – 2018. The outcome acquired from the present study will play a significant role to estimate the shoreline migration rate and will be helpful for sustainable land use management. The shoreline change rate will be also useful for coastal planners to adopt mitigation measures.
Algorithm for B-scan Image Reconstruction in Optical Coherence Tomography
Authors: Patil Kranti , Mahajan Anurag , Subramani Balamurugan , Pachiyappan Arulmozhivarman , Makkar Roshan
Published: January 2021

Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is an evolving medical imaging technology that offers in vivo cross-sectional, sub-surface images in real-time. OCT has become popular in the medical as well as non-medical fields. The technique extensively uses for food industry, dentistry, dermatology, and ophthalmology. The technique is non-invasive and works on the Michelson interferometry principle, i.e., dependent on back reflections of the signal and its interference. The objective is to develop an algorithm for signal processing to construct an OCT image and then to enhance the quality of the image using image processing techniques like filtering. The image construction was primarily based on the Fourier transform (FT) of the dataset obtained by data acquisition. This FT could be performed rapidly with the extensively used algorithm of fast Fourier transform (FFT). The depth-wise information could be extracted from each A-scan, i.e., axial scan and also the B-scan was obtained from the A-scan to see the structure of sample. The maximum penetration depth achieved with proposed system was 2.82mm for 1024 data points. First and second layer of leaf were getting at thickness of 1mm and 1.6mm, respectively. A-scans for Human fingertip gave its first, second and third layer was at a thickness of 0.75mm, 0.9mm and 1.6mm, respectively. A-scans for foam sheet gave its first, second and third layer was at a thickness of 0.6mm, 0.75mm, and 0.85mm, respectively.
Molecular Markers and Phylogenetic Analysis of UPMT27, a Field Isolate of the Malaysian Fowl Adenovirus Associated with Inclusion Body Hepatitis
Authors: Ahmed Salisu , Mariatulqabtiah Abdul Razak , Bejo Mohd Hair , Omar Abdul Rahman , Ideris Aini , Mat Isa Nurulfiza
Published: January 2021

Inclusion body hepatitis (IBH) is considered one of the re-emerging diseases of avian virus that causes economic damage worldwide. IBH is caused by different serotypes of fowl adenovirus (FAdV), and most of the FAdV cases in Malaysia are related to the serotype 8b. The objective of this study was to determine the molecular markers of UPMT27 Malaysian FAdV isolate and to identify the evolutionary relationship through the phylogenetic approach. Propagation of the isolate was made in embryonated chicken eggs and chicken embryo liver (CEL cells) before it was subjected to viral DNA extraction. Both the fiber and hexon genes of the isolate were amplified and sequenced. The sequences were aligned with the published FAdV sequences. The results showed 100% identity between UPMT27 and the previous Malaysian isolates. A phylogenetic study showed that UPMT27 was closely related to the previous Malaysian isolates. Interestingly, the substitution of the amino acids was consistent between the Malaysia isolates of both fiber protein at positions 72 (Serine –serine), 101 (Alanine -alanine), 125 (Glycine-glycine), and hexon protein 85 (Serine-serine) 160 (Glutamate- glutamate) and 205 (Alanine-alanine) respectively. It appeared that the amino acid variations were the indicators for genetic diversity. Thus, these findings provide information on the evolutionary relationship between FAdV subtypes for IBH prevention.
Comparison of Proximate Composition of Raw and Cooked Intramuscle Tissue ofThunnus tonggol from Terengganu, Malaysia
Authors: Abd  Aziz Norhazirah , Ahmad Ahmad Shamsudin , Ghazali Adiana , Ahmad Nurul  Izzah , Ahmad  Ali  , Ong Meng-Chuan
Published: January 2021

A study was carried out to determine the effects of the steaming process on the proximate composition of the dark and white muscle tissue of Thunnus tonggol sampled from Terengganu waters. The mean percentage of moisture, ash, lipid, and protein of the raw dark muscle was 59.1%, 3.8%, 12.1% and 33.9%, while in the raw white muscle were 66.7%, 2.9%, 2.7% and 33.9%, respectively. Both types of muscle showed a significantly different value in the lipid content. There was significant increase recorded in the protein content in both types of muscle after the steaming process (79.1% and 93.0% in dark and white muscles, respectively). Likewise, the percentage of ash showed some increment with 4.8% in the dark muscle and 7.9% in the white muscle. However, the cooking process decreased the percentage of moisture and lipid in both dark and white muscles. The percentage of moisture in dark muscle was reduced to 7.7%, and 9.7% in white muscle. On the other hand, percentage of lipid content in both types of muscles after the steaming process was 0.43% in dark muscle and 0.03% in white muscle. This study reveals that the cooking process had considerable effects on the proximate composition of both dark and white muscles.
The Role of Gender in Artisanal Fisheries of the Tono Reservoir
Authors: ABACHE Gifty , OWUSU-FRIMPONG Mark
Published: January 2021

The 1,860 ha Tono reservoir is the largest source of water for irrigation and freshwater fisheries production in the Upper East Region of Ghana. The current status of the fisheries was investigated in this study, with emphasis on the role of gender. The reservoir’s fisheries have made a significant contribution to food security and livelihoods. The artisanal fisheries produce an estimated 61.2 metric tons of fish annually and offer employment and income for not less than 480 indigenous households. Participation in the fisheries value chain during the study was gender biased: the ratio of males to females was 104 to 376. The men do the fishing (actual extraction) and mending of the fishing gears, while the women traditionally dominate the downstream post-harvest enterprises. More importantly the women command a considerable influence on the fisheries exploitation as financiers or employers of majority of the fishers.
Effect of Source of Irrigation Water on Soil Chemical Properties in Tamale Metropolis, Ghana
Authors: ABAGALE Felix K. , LETEY Gbaal C. , OSEI Agyeman R.
Published: January 2021

This study analyzed the effect of different water sources of irrigation on the chemical constituents of soils in the Tamale Metropolis of Ghana. Soil samples were taken from depths of 0 – 30 cm and 30 – 60 cm in wastewater, pipe water and non-irrigated (control) sites. Variations in levels of concentration of the various chemical properties, however, occurred among the three different soils. With the exception of % N and Mg, there was no significant difference among all the three soils for all the parameters. The results indicated that N level increased in wastewater irrigated soils as compared to pipe water and non-irrigated soils. P increased with wastewater irrigation but decreased with soil depth. K concentration in wastewater irrigated soils increased in the depth of 0 – 30 cm but decreased in the depth of 30 – 60 cm. Wastewater and pipe water irrigation decreased soil Na and Cl levels compared to the control (non-irrigated soils). Wastewater irrigation increased the level of EC and CEC whilst Cu, Zn and Cd levels increased with soil depth. Cu, Zn and Cd levels of the wastewater, pipe water and non-irrigated soils were higher than the FAO (1985) recommended levels for both depths. It can be concluded that irrigation with wastewater increased soil primary macro nutrients (NPK) whilst micro nutrients such as sodium and chloride decreased with wastewater and pipe water irrigation.
A Tracer study of Bachelor of Art Industrial Art Graduates of KNUST: Employability and Performance Appraisal within five years
Authors: HOWARD Ebenezer K. , ASINYO Benjamin K. , ADALA Cyril , AGYEI Eugene O. , ATENCAH Beatrice O. , EGHAN Benjamin
Published: January 2021

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Psycho-Physical Complaints of IBS Patients: An Exploration
Authors: M Jasna
Published: January 2021

The mind and body are closely linked and their relationship can exert influence on health. Due to the scarcity of studies addressing on the psycho-physical issues of IBS patients we focused to explore whether there will be any psychological complaints specific to these patients and if their emotion will have any role to these problems. The purpose of the study is to explore the psychological and physical issues of IBS patients . The participants are doctor diagnosed IBS patients selected from Gastroenterology department ,Calicut Medical college The sample consisted of 20 IBS patients age ranging from 20 to 60 years. The data was collected through semi- structured interview method and it was analysed using thematic analysis.
The Effect of Nutrition in Promoting the Immune System Against Diseases as (COVID 19)
Authors: Thabit Riyadh , Alselwi Sarah A. , Alhag Suha A. , Almothana Hebah H. M. , Alsoufi1 Fardous G. , Al-arieqy Shaima'a S. , Alabsi Sarah S. , Dhaiban Aisha S. S.
Published: January 2021

A new virus strain spreading from person to person is the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Before you get sick, the diet's role in fostering a healthy immune system starts. Promoting a healthy immune system by eating a regular high-quality diet would make it quicker and easier to fend off disease. Immune function plays an important role in micronutrients and antioxidants, such as iron, zinc, vitamin D, vitamins A, E and C, and phytochemicals, including beta-carotene. A well-working immune system against diseases as COVID 19.
Evaluación fisicoquimica y capacidad antioxidante de Moringa (Moringa oleífera) Y Maracuyá (Passiflora edulis)
Authors: López Angie-Lisseth , Matute Nubia-Lisbeth , Echavarria Ana-Paola
Published: January 2021

La presente investigación tuvo como objetivo evaluar los componentes nutricionales, físicoquímicos y la capacidad antioxidante de una mezcla óptima a base de maracuyá  (Passiflora edulis) y extracto hidroalcohólico de moringa (Moringa oleífera), en diferentes concentraciones (1:2, 1:5 y 1:8),  se ha tomado como materia de estudio a estas dos variedades agrícolas con la finalidad de obtener una base para el desarrollo de una bebida funcional. Para definir las propiedades fisicoquímicas  (solidos totales, pH, acidez densidad, fructosa y glucosa) de las mezclas se realizó un diseño experimental D-óptimo con las tres concentraciones de mezclas. De acuerdo a los datos obtenidos para la actividad antioxidante y utilizando el método de DPPH (2-difenil-1-picril hidrazilo), se obtuvo una mezcla óptima (1:8), con un valor de IC50 de 139,531 μg/mL con presencia de saponinas, fenoles y taninos permitiendo así relacionar los resultados obtenidos con su actividad antioxidante.Los resultados de esta investigación han demostrado que se comprueba la hipótesis planteada, debido a que al analizar los componentes por separado y en los tres tipos de concentraciones, se ha obtenido una mezcla óptima con propiedades antioxidantes para el desarrollo de la bebida funcional.
Prevalencia de bacterias Gram negativas en tilapias comercializadas en el cantón Milagro, Octubre – Noviembre 2013
Authors: Pazmiño Gómez Betty Judith
Published: January 2021

Los bacilos Gram negativos que pertenecen a enterobacteriaceae, son bacterias oxidasa negativa, que se recuperan con mayor frecuencia en humanos y animales, en el hombre ocasionan síndromes diarreicos acompañados de fiebre y septicemia. El objetivo de este estudio fue determinar la presencia de bacterias Gram negativas en tilapias comercializadas en la ciudad de Milagro. A través de un estudio de tipo descriptivo, prospectivo y transversal, realizado en los meses de octubre y noviembre del 2013, de un total de 48 muestras tomadas de 3 mercados de la ciudad de Milagro y estudiadas a través de métodos: cultivos selectivos (Agar MacConkey), tinción de Gram y pruebas bioquímicas para identificar enterobacterias.  En este estudio se identificaron las siguientes prevalencias de bacterias Gram negativas: Escherichia coli (46%), Proteus mirabilis (4%), klebsiella oxitoca (4%), reportándose por primera vez estas bacterias en este hospedero del Ecuador, lo que constituye un peligro inminente para los consumidores, al ingerir tilapias sin la adecuada cocción y un manejo inadecuado.
Impactos da adoção das international financial reporting standards (IFRS) nos indicadores econômico-financeiros de instituições financeiras brasileiras
Authors: Daneberg Thais , Decourt Roberto Frota
Published: January 2021

O objetivo desta pesquisa é avaliar os impactos da adoção das IFRS (IAS 7, IAS 19, IAS 32 e IAS 39) nos indicadores econômico-financeiros de instituições financeiras brasileiras, por meio dos indicadores de solvência, estrutura patrimonial e de captação, e de rentabilidade. O método utilizado foi comparar os resultados referentes ao ano de 2009 e que tiveram suas demonstrações financeiras publicadas de acordo com as normas BR GAAP e IFRS. Foram comparadas as médias de cada um dos indicadores econômico-financeiros, calculados em ambos os padrões contábeis e para identificar se as diferenças encontradas eram significativas foi aplicado o teste Mann Whitney. Como teste de robustez foram comparadas as proporções de variações positivas e negativas dos indicadores analisados e para identificar se as diferenças eram significativas foi aplicado o teste chi-quadrado. Os resultados encontrados sugerem que o ajuste ao valor recuperável de empréstimos e adiantamentos e o ajuste ao valor justo de ativos financeiros influenciaram para que a carteira de crédito e o patrimônio líquido das instituições financeiras analisadas apresentassem de maneira geral valores maiores quando demonstradas em IFRS, o que elevou os indicadores Independência Financeira; Empréstimos/Depósitos e reduziu os indicadores Alavancagem; Participação dos Empréstimos; Retorno sobre o Patrimônio Líquido. Não foi possível constatar nenhuma diferença significativa, provavelmente devido a pequena amostra trabalhada. Esta pesquisa pretende ter contribuído para aprimorar o entendimento dos impactos do processo de convergência da contabilidade das instituições financeiras brasileiras, que por muitas vezes são excluídas das pesquisas por suas particularidades, para o padrão internacional; bem como, para auxiliar os gestores de negócios e os usuários da informação financeira, especialmente aqueles oriundos do mercado de capitais, as autoridades reguladoras e a academia.
Pokémon Go!: Stock valuation and disruptive innovation in entertainment industry
Authors: Barros Claudio Marcelo Edwards , Lopes Iago França , Kaveski Itzhak David Simão
Published: January 2021

This research aims to analyze the impact of the announcement of the launch of the game Pokémon Go! on Nintendo's stocks. The study anchors itself on conceptual foundations of disruptive innovation and previous research that examined the stock market reaction to the announcement of innovations. This is an empirical research whose sample is made up of 4 Nintendo company assets traded in the United States, Germany, Switzerland and Japan, as well as the assets of companies comparable to Nintendo that made up the Detailed Stock Report available in the Refiniv® system (Thomson Reuters), at the time of the launch of the game. Through conducting a series of event studies, Nintendo's stocks traded in the United States, Germany, Switzerland and Japan presented abnormal returns after one day of the game's launch. These findings proved to be specific of Nintendo corporation's assets, with no similar reactions observed in peer valuation analysis. Based on five variables of cumulative abnormal returns (CARs) for all entertainment companies listed in Japan and controlled by factors such as profitability, debt, size and market value, it was found that on average the cumulative abnormal returns of Nintendo were significantly higher than the other companies in all 5 models tested. In response, we hope to broaden the discussions listed in this survey to recognize the launch of Pokémon Go! as an innovation with typical traits of Disruptive innovation, which were not ignored by capital market when the game was launched in July 06th, 2016.
Gerenciamento por decisões operacionais: alternativa para evitar reportar prejuízos
Authors: Pereira Nevison Amorim , Tavares Marcelo
Published: January 2021

O objetivo desse trabalho foi verificar se as empresas brasileiras listadas na Brasil, Bolsa, Balcão [B]3 utilizaram-se do gerenciamento de resultados por atividades reais para evitar reportar prejuízos. A amostra é composta por 157 empresas brasileiras de capital aberto, somando 1570 observações no período de 2008 a 2017. Utilizou-se o modelo de Roychowdhury (2006) para mensurar o gerenciamento de resultados. Para a análise dos dados, utilizaram-se os modelos de regressão linear múltipla. Quanto aos resultados, evidenciou-se que o gerenciamento de resultado baseado em decisões operacionais foi confirmado nas empresas que apresentaram margem de lucro entre 0 e 1%.
Perspectiva constitucional dos meios privados de resolução de conflitos
Authors: Sá Neto Clarindo Epaminondas de , Diógenes Georde Lucas Souza , Bezerra Junior José Albenes
Published: January 2021

O objetivo deste artigo é delimitar a posição que os métodos privados de resolução de conflito ocupam no ordenamento constitucional brasileiro. Mais especificamente, o que se busca é aferir se esses métodos podem ser abrigados sob o sistema protetivo das cláusulas pétreas, considerando que os seus usos se relacionam com o acesso à justiça interpretado no inciso XXXV, artigo 5º da Constituição de 1998, o qual, na qualidade de garantia individual fundamental, é resguardado pelo artigo 60, parágrafo 4º, inciso IV. Assim, o caminho percorrido aqui será identificar se e em que medida o uso dos métodos privados de resolução de conflitos se insere no núcleo daquela garantia. Tal relação será exposta com recurso à análise filosófica do tema sob a perspectiva do Contratualismo e a temas da teoria geral do direito relativos ao poder soberano e à jurisdição, por meio do método hipotético-dedutivo e de revisão de literatura e análise documental.
Drawn to Type
Authors: Blake Marty
Published: January 2021

Illustrated lettering is one of the most recognisable trends in design, but how do you take your work in this area to new levels and make your projects stand out from the crowd?

Illustrator, designer, and educator Marty Blake takes you through the craft of creative lettering: what you need to know about working with various media and how to incorporate image and text successfully. Each chapter focuses on one technique, covering its history and the tools and skills needed to achieve it, along with examples from designers and illustrators from around the world – all with critical reflection on what works, and why.

Whether you’re lettering by hand or digitally, Drawn to Type is perfect for use alongside courses in illustration and typography, and as an inspirational guide for designers looking to give the written word that visual impact.
Religious Hatred
Authors: Hedges Paul
Published: January 2021

Why does religion inspire hatred? Why do people in one religion sometimes hate people of another religion, and also why do some religions inspire hatred from others?

This book shows how scholarly studies of prejudice, identity formation, and genocide studies can shed light on global examples of religious hatred. The book is divided into four parts, focusing respectively on: theories of prejudice and violence; historical developments of Antisemitism, Islamophobia, and race; contemporary Western Antisemitism and Islamophobia; and, prejudices beyond the West in the Islamic, Buddhist, and Hindu traditions. Each part ends with a special focus section.

Key features include:

- A compelling synthesis of theories of prejudice, identity, and hatred to explain Islamophobia and Antisemitism.

- An innovative theory of human violence and genocide which explains the link to prejudice.

- Case studies of both Western Antisemitism and Islamophobia in history and today, alongside global studies of Islamic Antisemitism and Hindu and Buddhist Islamophobia

- Integrates discussion of race and racialisation as aspects of Islamophobic and Antisemitic prejudice in relation to their framing in religious discourses.

- Accessible for general readers and students, it can be employed as a textbook for students or read with benefit by scholars for its novel synthesis and theories.

The book focuses on Antisemitism and Islamophobia, both in the West and beyond, including examples of prejudices and hatred in the Islamic, Hindu, and Buddhist traditions. Drawing on examples from Europe, North America, MENA, South and Southeast Asia, and Africa, Paul Hedges points to common patterns, while identifying the specifics of local context.

Religious Hatred is an essential guide for understanding the historical origins of religious hatred, the manifestations of this hatred across diverse religious and cultural contexts, and the strategies employed by activists and peacemakers to overcome this hatred.