bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The directionality of interjoint neural coupling in the impaired arm post stroke
Authors: Kim Dongwon , Koh Kyung , Baghi Raziyeh , Lo Li-Chaun , Zhang Chunyang , Zhang Li-Qun
Published: December 2022

Yet, little is known about the direction of abnormal coupling in conjunction with its degree between joints—muscles—of interest. In this study, we address the directionality of pathological neural couplings between joints, and variability in the degree of them, in the  upper  extremity  post  stroke.  To  evaluate  the  direction  of interjoint  coupling,  joint  motion  and  muscle  activity  in  an involuntary mode while another joint—muscle—was voluntarily activated were assessed in comparison to those made in a volitional mode, focusing on the shoulder, elbow and wrist joints. Overall, involuntary activation of the wrist flexor in the stroke group is observed  when  muscles  of  a  more  proximal  joint  voluntarily activate (p < 0.1 and p <0.05), while activation of the wrist flexor does not lead to involuntary activation of the shoulder muscles and elbow flexor, in comparison to the healthy group. In particular, in the  stroke  group  who  is  assumed  to  have  a  severe  loss  of  the corticospinal system, the wrist extensor is subordinately activated by those about the other joints voluntarily activated (p < 0.05) while it does not cause activations of those about the other joints. These findings indicate that stroke-caused synergies could be directional.
UAV Trajectory Prediction Based on Flight State Recognition
Authors: Shi Zhuoyong , Zhou Xingyu , Zhang Jiandong , Zhang Anli , Shi Guoqing , Yang Qiming
Published: December 2022

 In this paper, a new method is used to solve the above problems: the current flight state of UAV is considered in UAV flight prediction, and the UAV track is predicted by establishing a model according to different flight states of UAV. This method improves the accuracy and foresight of prediction, and can be used in UAV safety monitoring technology. 
Elastic Full Waveform Inversion using a Physics guided deep convolutional autoencoder
Authors: Dhara Arnab , Sen Mrinal K.
Published: December 2022

Elastic full waveform inversion can construct highresolution P-wave and S-wave velocity models in complex geological settings. However, several factors make the application of elastic FWI challenging. Elastic FWI is prone to the problem of cycle skipping phenomenon when low-frequency in the data are unavailable and the starting model is inaccurate. Multiparameter FWI also suffers from crosstalk issue due to coupling between different model parameters. We extend our physics guided deep convolutional autoencoder network to the problem of multiparameter elastic full waveform inversion. Our training is completely unsupervised. Our autoencoder which is composed of convolutional neural networks (CNNs) maps the multicomponent shot gathers to the target velocity models. The output from the network is given as input to partial differential equations which generate synthetic data. We compare the observed data against the synthetic data and then compute the misfit. We calculate the gradient of the misfit with respect to the model parameters and then use it to update the neural network weights. We note that the neural network generates velocity models that explains the observed data. We demonstrate that the network can introduces regularization in the inversion and overcome issues related to cycle skipping and parameter crosstalks. A toy model, the marmousi model and left part of the BP salt model are used to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed approach. Finally, we provide an explanation of the efficacy of the proposed approach by examining the nature of the loss landscape of neural networks based full waveform inversion.
Distributed Control of Coordinated Dissimilar Upper-limb Exoskeleton Robots
Authors: Tahamipour-Z. S. Mohammad , Mattila Jouni
Published: December 2022

Upper-limb exoskeletons (ULEs) have the potential to assist humans to accomplish tasks by distributing a heavy load. ULEs are designed to be comfortable and lightweight wearable robots which has resulted in complexity in their structures, actuators, and power transmissions. Additionally, different ULE vendor structures and biomechanical variations between humans resulted in dissimilar coordinated ULE systems. These complex multi-robot systems can be handled by adaptive virtual decomposition control (VDC) if unknown dynamic models are not considered. Hence, this paper proposes a new distributed framework for the adaptive impedance-based VDC method to the address abovementioned challenges and thereby enhance the system performance and robustness. To that end, the proposed control method has a prediction capability and an ancillary control law for coordinated dissimilar ULEs holding a common object. The system stability is analyzed using the input-to-state stability approach. For validation, the proposed control and a state-of-the-art adaptive VDC methods are implemented on a symmetric bimanual exoskeleton with seven degrees of freedom for each arm. Four bimanual task scenarios are performed with different internal arm forces and with/without an obstacle. The experimental results show the superiority of the proposed control method. 
Comparative Analysis of Piece-by-Piece MNA and General MNA Approaches for Model Order Reduction
Authors: Choupanzadeh Rasul , Zadehgol Ata
Published: December 2022

This paper proposes two distinct approaches, namely Piece-by-Piece MNA and General MNA, for construction of Modified Nodal Analysis (MNA) matrices in order to be used in Model Order Reduction (MOR) techniques. In this work, we successfully applied the proposed approaches to construct MNA matrices of a multi-port network with several sub-circuits, then, reduced order of network using obtained MNA matrices in each approach. As a numerical example, the Y-parameters of full-order and reduced-order networks for a 4-port optical network, operating in frequency range 175-215 THz, are obtained through the proposed approaches, validated through simulating in Advanced Design System (ADS) software, and compared in terms of order of system (or matrix dimensions), execution time, Root Mean Square Error (RMSE), reduction controllability, reduction efficiency, and passivity point of view.
Integrated Battery and Heat Pump System for Decentralized Primary Frequency Control in Low-Inertia Microgrids
Authors: Song Ruihao , Hamacher Thomas , Peric Vedran S.
Published: December 2022

Battery energy storage systems are often used as flexible prosumers to support frequency stability. However, they are still relatively expensive, which hinders their large-scale usage. On the other hand, an air-source heat pump system is potentially useful for frequency control in residential microgrids. Unfortunately, the thermal inertia in air-source heat pumps makes them slow for fast frequency support. In this paper, an integrated battery and heat pump system is proposed with the aim of ensuring an uninterrupted supply of heat and providing fast and sustainable frequency support that exceeds the original capacity of the battery. The transient response of the heat pump system is enhanced with battery dynamic boosting to meet the requirements of fast frequency support. With such a configuration, the proposed integrated system performs closely to a pure battery system in terms of dynamic power behavior but can provide frequency support much longer than a battery system alone. As the dynamics of air-source heat pump systems can be affected by the ambient air and condensing water temperatures, there is a risk of instable operation of such systems. Therefore, this paper discusses how to design the control for such integrated systems with the aim of ensuring robust stability. Finally, the performance of the integrated system are verified through co-simulation between Simulink and Dymola.
La traiettoria storica dell’Etiopia di Meles Zenawi
Authors: Cellai Andrea
Published: December 2022

The present study analyzes the historical framework of contemporary Ethiopia. Particular attention is given to the economic and political events from the regime change in 1991 to the death of TPLF leader Meles Zenawi in 2012. In line with the Braudelian historical analysis three aspects will be taken into consideration: the Ethiopian Empire under Haile Selassie’s rule, the Ethiopian Revolution of 1974, with the rise to power of the Soviet-aligned Derg, and the ensuing civil war with the Maoist guerillas of the TPLF. In addition, the TPLF regime will be examined according to its three underlying concepts – revolutionary democracy, ethnic federalism, and developmental state – and defining theories – neo-patrimonialism, vanguard capitalism, and political marketplace.
Конструкции с опорным глаголом в русском и итальянском языках / Support Verb Constructions. A Russian-Italian Contrastive Analysis
Authors: Maiko Tatsiana
Published: December 2022

The monograph focuses on a special type of collocations–Support, or Light, Verb Constructions (SVCs). SVCs consist of a semantically reduced verb together with a noun (as the direct object or embedded in a prepositional phrase) that conveys core lexical meaning to the combination. SVCs often vary cross-linguistically, with languages using different strategies to conceptualize the same denotative situations. This study in line with the principles of the Integrated Contrastive Model, aims firstly to offer a corpus-driven contrastive cognitive-semantic description of SVCs in Russian and Italian based on the Construction Grammar model; and secondly to conduct a Contrastive Interlanguage Analysis of the use of Russian SVCs by Italian-speaking students. The findings of this study, in addition to its theoretical significance, may be useful in teaching Russian as a foreign language and could be of interest for lexicography.
Voters, issues, and party loyalty: the 2022 Italian election under the magnifying glass
Authors: Improta Marco , Mannoni Elisabetta , Marcellino Costanza , Trastulli Federico
Published: December 2022

The 2022 Italian election marked a historic victory for the centre-right coalition. This camp was spearheaded by Giorgia Meloni’s Brothers of Italy (FDI), with a solid performance of this radical right party across the country. However, considerable nuance emerges by looking at different aspects of the vote, which we do by leveraging original data from the pre-electoral wave of the 2022 CISE/ICCP survey. After recapping both the build-up to and results of the election, we employ this data on these specific fronts. First, we analyse vote flows between the 2018 and 2022 elections in three big cities in Northern, Central, and Southern Italy: Turin, Florence, and Naples. This analysis shows that FDI becomes more competitive in these traditionally unfavourable contexts, although less so in Naples. Second, we analyse data on the configuration of Italian voters’ preferences, which reveals an increasingly progressive electorate in an apparent contradiction with the election results. Third and final, we go deeper into the demand-side picture by assessing the role of sociodemographic characteristics over vote choice, presenting the voter profile of the five largest parties: the three main centre-right parties, the Democratic Party, and the Five Star Movement. Overall, the findings that emerge from our article enhance a more fine-grained understanding of this crucial election in Italy.
Incidence and Related Factors of Different Types of Skin Diseases among Children
Authors: Islam Dr. Mohammad Zahirul , Moinuddin Dr. AKM , Hashem Dr. Md. Abul , Dhar Dr. Sabuj Baran , Alauddin Dr. Mohammad , Bhuiyan Dr. Rahat Sultan
Published: December 2022

Background: The global burden of non-fatal diseases is greatly increased by skin problems. Children bear a disproportionately large portion of the burden of skin problems, which are also responsible for numerous visits to primary healthcare institutions. Objective: The goal of this study was to estimate the incidence of skin conditions in children and describe how they relate to different factors. Methods: This study was a prospective cross-sectional study conducted among 1722 patients at outpatient department (OPD) of Paediatrics in Abdul Malek Ukil Medical College Hospital, Noakhali, Bangladesh; from 1 April to 31 July 2022. Where 1040 Participants less than or equal to 15 years old and of both sexes who visited the hospital's Paediatrics department for Skin & Venereal diseases were included in this study. Result: A total of 1040 participants were recruited in this study, out of which 550 (52.9%) were boys and 490 (47.1%) were girls. 170 (16.3%) were aged between 0-5 years and followed by 410 (39.4%) were 6-10 years, 460 (44.2%) were 11-15 years. 620 (59.6%) were rural and 420 (40.4%) were urban. The majority of mothers, 484 (46.5%), were educated up to primary level. Most of the fathers, 502 (48.3%), studied up to secondary level. The majority of the participants, 263 (46.1%), had fungal infectious diseases whereas 178 (37.9%) of children had eczema, a non-infectious disease. Conclusion: The study comes to the conclusion that most prevalent type of skin illness identified in this study was fungal infection, followed by eczema and urticaria. Age, education level of parents, poor personal hygiene, history of prior skin disease, sharing of clothing and towels with other family members and socioeconomic position were the related factors that linked to skin disease in children.
Reconstruction of Spiritual Balance in The Sound and the Fury
Authors: Li Xinghuan , Lyu Zhenhua
Published: December 2022

This paper explores the ways to reconstruct spiritual balance in William Faulkner’s novel The Sound and the Fury. This paper also elaborate on the social implication of the construction of spiritual balance.
INOVAÇÕES ESPACIAIS URBANAS
Authors: Corrêa Roberto Lobato
Published: December 2022

O texto discute algumas relações entre inovações e formas espaciais urbanas. As inovações, uma noção relativa, nem sempre produzem novas formas, mas refuncionalizam antigas formas. No entanto, também as cria. O aparecimento de setores seletivos, dotados de amenidades e apropriados pela classe média alta e pela elite é uma inovação relativamente antiga em sua origem, mas nova em inúmeras cidades brasileiras. Condomínios exclusivos, shopping centers e vias expressas são a tríade destes espaços.
ESTRATÉGIAS DE DESENVOLVIMENTO E DISCURSO DO “DECLÍNIO” EM POLÍTICAS DE REQUALIFICAÇÃO URBANA NO BRASIL E NA EUROPA
Authors: Cordeiro da Trindade Júnior Saint-Clair
Published: December 2022

O discurso do “declínio” econômico e de degradação física e social dos centros das cidades contemporâneas tem impulsionado a possibilidade de inserção econômica dessas mesmas cidades no contexto de cenários nacional, regional, macrorregional ou mundial. Esse tipo de discurso, presente nas políticas de desenvolvimento local, de desenvolvimento regional e, igualmente, nas operações de interesse nacional, é, normalmente, seguido de uma estratégia de mercado que coloca a necessidade de práticas de requalificação urbana, responsáveis por dar visibilidade às cidades, tornando-as mais competitivas, como acontece nas experiências de Marselha, no sul da França, e de Belém, na Amazônia brasileira, consideradas na presente análise.
FRAGMENTAÇÃO ADMINISTRATIVA TERRITORIAL
Authors: Valdoski Ribeiro Fabiana
Published: December 2022

A orientação deste artigo segue algumas reflexões abordadas nos debates realizados a partir das demandas oriundas da representação da Associação dos Geógrafos Brasileiros no Conselho Nacional das Cidades, sobre a elaboração de critérios de criação de municípios após um processo de intensa fragmentação político administrativa. Esta problematização centra-se na busca do fundamento e das implicações desse processo para o território nacional, embasada na hipótese de que a fragmentação tornou-se uma estratégia política de inserção de parcelas do espaço no circuito produtivo, promovendo a reprodução das relações de poder e, desse modo, permitindo a produção e manutenção de condições de realização dos empreendimentos voltados a determinados circuitos da economia. As implicações desse movimento, ocorrido principalmente na década de 1990, referem-se a configurações espaciais segregacionistas, com a formação de municípios concentradores de riquezas, e de outros que arcam com os ônus da inserção nos circuitos mercantis. Atualmente, o debate foca-se na elaboração de um aparato legal que apresente critérios de criação de novos municípios e iniba as consequências do processo de fragmentação do território nacional.
АНАЛИЗ МАТЕРИНСКОЙ СМЕРТНОСТИ ЧЕЧЕНСКОЙ РЕСПУБЛИКИ ЗА ПЕРИОД 2008 – 2021
Authors: Хасханова Л.Х. , Авдуев И.С. , Алиева С.А.
Published: December 2022

В статье проведен анализ материнской смертности женщин Чеченской республики (ЧР) с 2008 по 2021 годы, сравнение показателей материнской смертности в Чеченской республике и Российской Федерации (РФ), сравнительный анализ материнской смертности в медицинских учреждениях I, II и III уровня ЧР и сравнение по основным причинам материнской смертности в ЧР и РФ. Дается понятие о материнской смертности как об одной из самых глобальных проблем человечества, требующей к себе пристального внимания со стороны медицинских служб.
САНИТАРНОЕ КАЧЕСТВО МОЛОКА У КОРОВ ПРИ ВОСПАЛЕНИИ ПОЛОВЫХ ОРГАНОВ
Authors: Ахмадов В.Т.
Published: December 2022

Всего под наблюдением находилось 60 коров голштинской черно-пёстрой породы. Диагноз на сальпингит был подтвержден патологоанатомическим протоколом и гистологическими исследованиями слизистой оболочки яйцепроводов.
Микробиологические исследования стерильно полученных образцов из яйцепроводов от 35 выбракованных коров осуществлялись при назначении лечебных процедур болеющим сальпингитом животным как возможность корректировки проведения лечебно-профилактических мероприятий и возможности использования полученного молока для получения кисломолочной питательной среды путем посева: Е. coli – 44%, S. aureus – 27%, P. mirabilis – 17%, К. pneumoniae – 9%, S. pyogenes – 3%, а также иные ассоциации микрорганизмов в 5,5% случаев.
При изучении образцов экссудата, полученного от животных, больных катаральным сальпингитом, обнаружили 3271±10,46 млн в 1 мл микробных клеток, а от животных, больных только сальпингитом, выделили 2421±9,68 млн в 1 мл микробных клеток. Смывы с сосков вымени и поверхности молочной железы, полученные от больных сальпингитом коров, показали в 1,2 раза выше общую бактериальную обсемененность, чем смывы, полученные от здоровых животных.
МЕТОДЫ ДИАГНОСТИКИ ТОПОГРАФИИ ПОЧЕЧНЫХ АРТЕРИЙ
Authors: Докаева Т.С , Лечиев З.У. , Кафаров Э.С.
Published: December 2022

Изучение расположения почечной артерии и особенностей ее строения в настоящее время остается весьма актуальным. В данной статье рассмотрены различные методы прижизненного исследования сосудистого русла почки человека, выбор которых определяется целью диагностики, наличием необходимой аппаратуры и особенностями вариативного строения почечных артерий. В случае необходимости определения стеноза почечных артерий наиболее популярным является использование МР-ангиографии, в случае изучения топографии и состояния добавочных сосудов выполняют КТ-ангиографию, а при подготовке к трансплантации почки задействуют максимально возможный набор диагностических процедур, что, с одной стороны, увеличивает время и стоимость диагностики, а с другой – максимально возможно увеличивает ее точность и, как следствие, эффективность.
УСЛОВИЯ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ ЭКОЛОГИЧЕСКИ ЧИСТОГО МЕДА В ЧЕЧЕНСКОЙ РЕСПУБЛИКЕ
Authors: Эльдаров Б.А. , Мутиева Х.М. , Эльдаров И.Б.
Published: December 2022

На основе наблюдений за погодными условиями в г. Грозном с ближайшими населенными пунктами было сделано заключение, что климатические условия в Чеченской Республике благоприятствуют разведению медоносных пчел и производства меда и перги. А также есть вполне благоприятные условия получения экологически чистой пчеловодческой продукции, но для получения пчелиной продукции (особенно это касается прополиса и перги) нужно содержать пчелиные семьи на экологически чистых территориях. Кроме того, нужно предусмотреть место пасеки, удаленную от источников загрязнения не менее 1 тысяч метров, а то и более: это и федеральные трассы (крупные магистрали), это и обрабатываемые ядами посевы и другие источники. В противном случае это может привести к недопустимому содержанию свинца и других нежелательных веществ в пчелиной продукции.
СРАВНИТЕЛЬНАЯ СКОРОСТЬ РОСТА И СОХРАННОСТЬ МОЛОДНЯКА ИНДЕЙКИ ПРИ ВЫРАЩИВАНИИ В УСЛОВИЯХ ПРОМЫШЛЕННОГО ПРОИЗВОДСТВА И ФЕРМЕРСКИХ ХОЗЯЙСТВ
Authors: Мутиева Х.М. , Эльдаров Б.А. , Бетигова М.Л.-А.
Published: December 2022

Выращивание молодняка высокопродуктивных кроссов индейки – довольно трудоемкий процесс, особенно если учесть, что из всех видов сельскохозяйственной птицы индейка самая крупная и самая требовательная к условиям содержания, особенно в первые дни жизни. Экстенсивный метод в условиях личного подсобного или фермерского хозяйства позволяют использовать индивидуальный подход к птице, чередовать полнорационный гранулированный корм с влажными мешанками.
Экспериментально доказано, что молодняк индейки, который получал в рационе корма животного происхождения, имел хорошую резистентность к заболеваниям, высокую скорость роста и почти стопроцентную сохранность.
В статье освещаются рекомендуемые способы сбалансирования рациона молодняка индеек в период интенсивного роста.
САНИТАРНОЕ КАЧЕСТВО МОЛОКА У КОРОВ ПРИ ВОСПАЛЕНИИ ПОЛОВЫХ ОРГАНОВ
Authors: Ахмадов В.Т.
Published: December 2022

Всего под наблюдением находилось 60 коров голштинской черно-пёстрой породы. Был подтвержден диагноз на сальпингит патологоанатомическим и гистологическим методом.
Микробиологические исследования стерильно полученных образцов из яйцепроводов от 35 выбракованных коров осуществлялись при назначении лечебных процедур болеющим сальпингитом животным как возможность корректировки проведения лечебно-профилактических мероприятий и возможности использования полученного молока для получения кисломолочной питательной среды путем посева: Е. coli – 44%, S. aureus – 27%, P. mirabilis – 17%, К. pneumoniae – 9%, S. pyogenes – 3%, а также иные ассоциации микрорганизмов в 5,5% случаев.
При изучении образцов экссудата, полученного от животных, больных катаральным сальпингитом, обнаружили 3271±10,46 млн в 1 мл микробных клеток, а от животных, больных только сальпингитом, выделили 2421±9,68 млн в 1 мл микробных клеток. Смывы с сосков вымени и поверхности молочной железы, полученные от больных сальпингитом коров, показали в 1,2 раза выше общую бактериальную обсемененность, чем смывы, полученные от здоровых животных.
ЗНАЧЕНИЕ МИНЕРАЛЬНЫХ ЭЛЕМЕНТОВ В ЖИЗНИ СЕЛЬСКОХОЗЯЙСТВЕННЫХ КУЛЬТУР
Authors: Шаванов М.В.
Published: December 2022

Живые организмы состоят из клеток, которые схожи между собой химическим составом. На земле обнаружено более 100 химических элементов, а в клетках живых организмов около 80, но только 14 из них встречаются в живых организмах постоянно. Они входят в состав клеточных структур, участвуют в разнообразных биохимических процессах, определяют конформацию органических молекул, участвуют в создании определенной ионной концентрации, стабилизации макромолекул и коллоидных частиц. В зависимости от их содержания в клетках встречаются различные классификации химических элементов, однако более широкое распространение получила классификация на макро и микроэлементы. Так, для питания растениям требуется не менее 14 минеральных элементов, к которым относятся макроэлементы азот (N), фосфор (P), калий (K), кальций (Ca), магний (Mg) и сера (S), а также микроэлементы хлор (Cl), бор (B), железо (Fe), марганец (Mn), медь (Cu), цинк (Zn), никель (Ni) и молибден (Mo). Растения самостоятельно не могут синтезировать данные минеральные вещества. Они накапливаются из почвы, и их количество зависит от места произрастания и внесения удобрений. Отсутствие или дефицит в питательной среде какого-либо из вышеперечисленных элементов негативно сказывается на процессах метаболизма. В этой статье рассматривается влияние питательных элементов на онтогенез растений.
ЭКОЛОГО-БИОЛОГИЧЕСКИЙ АНАЛИЗ СЕМЕЙСТВА РОЗОЦВЕТНЫЕ Г. ГРОЗНОГО
Authors: Мезиева С.К. , Умаева А.М. , Накаева М.Р.
Published: December 2022

В данной статье описываются эколого-биологические свойства семейства Розоцветных, произрастающих в Грозном; проводится анализ распространения, значения и лекарственных свойств данного семейства растений в пределах города. Для составления статьи использовались данные, полученные в ходе полевых наблюдений и научных материалов.
Inovasi Pembelajaran Biologi melalui Pengembangan Modul Elektronik untuk Peserta Didik SMA/MA
Authors: Bedduside Nurhayati , Almunawarah Rifka , Ngitung Rosdiana
Published: December 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui proses pengembangan dan validitas modul elektronik  menggunakan flipbook. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan menggunakan pendekatan penelitian dan pengembangan (Research and Development) serta model pengembangan EDDIE yang hanya sampai pada tahap pengembangan (development). Subjek penelitian adalah peserta didik kelas XI SMA/MA di Kabupaten Gowa. Data hasil penelitian ini diperoleh dari penilaian validator ahli dengan berbagai komponen penilaian terhadap modul elektronik yang dikembangkan. Berdasarkan hasil analisis data dapat disimpulkan bahwa modul elektronik pada materi sel sebagai sumber belajar peserta didik SMA/MA yang telah dikembangkan memenuhi kriteria valid. Peneliti mengharapkan melanjutkan hingga tahap praktis dan efektif.
EFFECTIVENESS OF FINANCIAL LITERACY ON THE SAVING BEHAVIOR OF RURAL WOMEN
Authors: Abdul Razak  , Dr Ishwara P
Published: December 2022

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess the level of financial literacy among rural women which assess the influence of socio-economic factor on their level of financial literacy. At the same time the study also attempts to analyses the effectiveness of financial literacy in improving rural women’ saving behavior. Overall this study has attempted to encourage the importance of financial literacy in rural area.
Methodology: Data for the study is gathered from both primary and secondary sources. The questionnaire is created using available literature and is used to collect data from respondents. In this case, 110 people were considered for the study. The study area includes the Mangaluru Taluk towns of Soorinje, Haleyangadi, Pakshikere, Porkodi, and Madya.
Findings: As per the results, most of the rural women invest their savings in the financial institutions but do not invest their savings in the mutual funds and shares and securities because they don’t have much knowledge about these and they feel it is a riskier investment. It is found that lack of education is the main reason for not getting sufficient financial information. Furthermore, Socio-economic factors of the rural women significantly impact their level of financial literacy. Lastly and importantly the study has shown that financial literacy significantly influences saving behavior of rural women
Implications: This study has proved supports the ideology that Women who are financially literate can make better financial judgments. As a result Indian government has implemented numerous initiatives, many of which are geared toward women. More awareness programme should be undertaken with this regard. The government should focus on the unreached segments of the population and provide basic financial services. Their financial engagement would benefit the economic development of our county.
KEY-WORDS: Financial Literacy, Rural Women, Saving behaviour, Socio-Economic Factors.
PROGRAM PENINGKATAN KEMAMPUAN KOMUNIKASI DALAM MENGHADAPI WAWANCARA KERJA
Authors: Oktivera Elsie , Wirawan F.A. Wisnu
Published: December 2022

Program peningkatan kemampuan komunikasi dalam menghadapi wawancara kerja merupakan program yang dilakukan oleh Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat ( PKM ) Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Komunikasi dan Sekretari Tarakanita bekerjasama dengan Perkumpulan Marga Sejahtera. Program pelatihan ini bertujuan untuk memberikan pengetahuan dan pelatihan dalam menghadapi wawancara kerja. Program ini dilakukan dalam bentuk workshop, setelah diberikan pengetahuan tentang pentingnya pengetahuan tehnik wawancara, cara berkomunikasi yang baik dan benar, peserta melakukan simulasi wawancara menggunakan Bahasa Indonesia dan Bahasa Inggris. Setelah dilakukan pelatihan, berdasarkan data wawancara yang didapatkan dari penanggungjawab Perkumpulan Marga Sejahtera, peserta memiliki tingkat kepercayaan diri lebih besar dibandingkan sebelum mendapatkan pelatihan. Selain itu hampir seluruh peserta pelatihan mendapatkan pekerjaan setelah mendapatkan pelatihan tentang menghadapi wawancara kerja.

Kata kunci: komunikasi; teknik wawancara kerja.
Pelatihan Microsoft PowerPoint Tingkat Dasar untuk Guru-Guru SD Taruna Bakti Bandung
Authors: Kurniawati Yulia Ery , Dirgantara Harya Bima , Prabowo Yulius Denny , Lumba Ester
Published: December 2022

Kegiatan belajar mengajar selalu menjadi bagian dari pekerjaan seorang guru, media presentasi sebagai bahan ajar saat ini tidak hanya mengandalkan spidol dan kapur serta penjelasan dengan media suara langsung dari seorang guru. Pelatihan penggunaan Software Aplikasi Microsoft PowerPoint untuk menunjang pekerjaan para guru di sekolah sangat diperlukan, walaupun penggunaan spidol sebagai alat bantu masih diperlukan namun saat ini spidol atau alat tulis lain bukanlah satu-satunya perangkat yang diperlukan dalam kegiatan belajar mengajar di kelas. Kompetensi penggunaan software aplikasi untuk presentasi seperti Microsoft PowerPoint sangat diperlukan untuk menunjang pekerjaan guru di sekolah. Tujuan dari PkM ini adalah memberikan kemampuan kepada para guru untuk menyiapkan materi mengajar dalam bentuk multimedia menggunakan Microsoft PowerPoint sehingga meningkatkan kompetensi para guru dalam bidang presentasi dan penyampaian bahan ajar kepada para muridnya, selain itu kemampuan penggunaan Software Aplikasi PowerPoint ini juga bermanfaat untuk hal-hal diluar pengajaran, misalnya pada saat rapat di sekolah, pertemuan guru dan murid, presentasi kepada orang tua calon siswa dan mungkin dapat digunakan untuk keperluan lainnya. Kendala yang dihadapi adalah perangkat dalam pelatihan yaitu laptop peserta yang beragam dengan spesifikasi bervariasi sehingga tidak memiliki aplikasi dengan versi Microsoft Power Point yang sama. Kendala kedua adalah kemampuan dasar para peserta juga bervariasi sehingga kecepatan belajar tidak sama, sehingga perlu pendampingan khusus bagi peserta beberapa pelatihan yang kurang memiliki kemampuan dasar. Hasil dari pelatihan ini adalah para guru mendapatkan pengetahuan dan ketrampilan baru penggunaan Microsoft PowerPoint untuk membangun materi ajar multimedia.
Effective Public Speaking Penggerak PKK Kelurahan Pondok Kelapa Jakarta Timur
Authors: Astuti Cresensiana Widi , Wirawan F. A. Wisnu , Priliantari Yulita Daru
Published: December 2022

Kemampuan untuk menyampaikan informasi, memotivasi dan bahkan mempersuasi orang lain merupakan nilai tambah bagi seorang pembicara. Berdiri di garda depan sebagai pembicara membutuhkan kemampuan berbicara yang efektif dan efisien agar pesan yang disampaikan dapat diterima baik dan dilaksanakan. Untuk itu, kemampuan berbicara di depan umum (public speaking) ini perlu diasah dan dikembangkan. Karena hal inilah maka Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Komunikasi & Sekretari Tarakanita (STARKI) Jakarta mengadakan kegiatan Pelatihan Effective Public Speaking bagi Ibu-ibu Penggerak PKK Kelurahan Pondok Kelapa. Pelatihan ini tidak berfokus pada penyampaian materi saja namun lebih kepada praktik berbicara di depan umum secara efektif, sesuai dengan bidang penggerak peserta. Antusiasme dan kesediaan untuk belajar para ibu ini sangat tinggi dan patut dihargai.
Komunikasi Tim dan Cloud Platform (dengan Slack dan Asana) pada Siswa SMAN 2 Tambun Utara
Authors: Nurhaliza Wa Ode Sitti , Suciati Titis Nurwulan , Polimpung Hizkia Yosias , Fauziah Nurul , Puspita Ratna
Published: December 2022

Komunikasi dalam ruang virtual terjadi tidak hanya dalam konteks interpersonal tetapi semakin berkembang dalam lingkup kelompok. Kehadiran platform komunikasi berbasis kolaborasi/Team Communication Platform (TCP) seperti Slack dan Asana- menggabungkan berbagai fitur di media sosial seperti platform jejaring sosial dan pesan singkat dirasa penting untuk mencapai komunikasi yang efektif dan efisien. Kegiatan Pengabdian pada Masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk memberikan pemahaman tentang manajemen komunikasi kelompok kecil yang efektif pada siswa; dan pemahaman tentang pemanfaatan manajemen cloud platform sebagai media komunikasi kelompok pada siswa SMA Negeri 2. Kegiatan dilaksanakan pada tanggal 13 Desember 2019 sasaran kegiatan berjumlah 70 siswa-siswi di SMA Negeri 2 Tambun Utara. Media pelatihan yang digunakan Power point, Handphone, Slack dan Asana. Pelatihan dilaksanakan alam benuk cerama, diskusi dan prakti sampai pelajar mampu mengoperasikan berbagai cloud platform (Salck dan Asana). Hasil pelatihan menunjukkan para siswa dapat memanfaatkan dan mengoperasikan berbagai platform (Slack dan Asana) untuk mengelolah komunikasi kelompok siswa khusunya menciptakan komunikasi efektif dalam tim diruang virtual. Dengan demikian, para siswa setelah mengikut kegiatan ini mampu secara mandiri mengoperasikan berbagai platform (Slack dan Asana) terutama dalam menyelesaikan tugas sekolah berbasis kelompok. Selain itu, untuk meningkatkan kreatifitas siswa-siswa di era teknologi informasi dan komunikasi yang semakin hari semakin maju dan berkembang, kegiatan pelatihan serupa perlu sering dilakukan guna membiasakan siswa dalam memanfaatkan teknologi khususnya dalam membangun komunikasi tim diantara siswa.
Pelatihan Pembuatan Hand Soap untuk Proteksi Diri dan Keluarga dari Covid-19 di Wilayah Perumahan Kekancan Mukti Kidul
Authors: Sutanti Sri , Purnavita Sari , Irawati Lucia Susi , Dasmasela Rachel
Published: December 2022

COVID-19 adalah penyakit mematikan yang menyerang sistem pernapasan manusia dan menular dengan sangat cepat. Di masa kebijakan new normal pandemi, angka positif COVID-19 di Semarang masih tinggi. Salah satu cara untuk memproteksi diri dan keluarga dari ancaman COVID-19 adalah dengan rajin mencuci tangan menggunakan sabun. Pelatihan pembuatan hand soap ini secara umum bertujuan untuk membantu masyarakat menekan penyebaran COVID-19 di Semarang, dan secara khusus memberikan penyuluhan, pengetahuan, dan keterampilan baru kepada mitra seputar teknologi pembuatan hand soap dan gambaran peluang berwirausaha. Kegiatan Pengabdian Masyarakat dilakukan pada mitra ibu-ibu PKK RT 05 RW 02 Perum. Kekancan Mukti Pedurungan Kidul Semarang dalam tiga sesi, yaitu kegiatan penyuluhan dan pemberian materi, pelatihan pembuatan hand soap, dan diskusi. Dari hasil pelatihan, mitra menunjukkan respon positif karena mendapatkan pengetahuan dan keterampilan baru, mitra senang dan antusias dengan materi yang diberikan karena bermanfaat terutama di masa pandemi COVID-19, serta termotivasi untuk mencoba peluang berwirausaha hand soap.

Kata kunci : COVID-19, cuci tangan, hand soap, proteksi diri, sabun
A Hybrid Approach for a Secured Information Security Using Modified Encryption Technique
Authors: - Hanizan Shaker Hussain , - Syazwani Yahya , - Munaliza Jaimun , - Nik Zulkarnaen Khidzir
Published: December 2022

This paper proposes a new approach called the RAES technique, which results from redesigning the current Rail Fence Cipher (RFC) using two basic phases, first using the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) technique and then using the potential of the RFC technique to protect confidential messages for more secure information security. There are several conventional cryptographic methods, and because it is possible to crack cipher text, that is why it tries to suggest RAES techniques written in C++ programming to be more secure to protect information from cipher breaking. Mixing RFC ciphers with AES, it appears that the encryption and decryption of the modified RAES require the generation of the plaintext elements which are usually single letters written in a predetermined sequence into a matrix format which is basically a rectangle that has been decided by the transmitter and receiver in advance, and then it is read off according to another predetermined sequence across the matrix to get the cipher text. Through this RAES technique, not only the strength of the AES technique can be applied but also the RFC technique that uses keywords and salt can also be used making this mixed system perform ciphers that are difficult to break by attackers. Moreover, the strength of the RAES algorithm is in terms of faster and more secure execution times than existing substitution and transposition algorithms in addition to the improvement of confusion and diffusion characteristics. Meanwhile, the value of the avalanche effect for the RAES technique recorded also showed that it reached 60%.
Determinants of Dividend Policy of Companies Listed in Dhaka Stock Exchange
Authors: - Md Jahangir Alam Sheikh , - Fatema Akter , - S.M. Mujahidul Islam
Published: December 2022

This study intends to identify the determinants of corporate dividend policy followed in Bangladesh. The study uses a firm-level panel data set of 61 companies from eight major sectors of DSE for ten years from 2008 to 2017. Pearson correlation coefficient and backward elimination method of multiple regression have been used to find out the results of the study. Pearson correlation coefficient shows mixed results for the relationship between dividend per share and ownership structure, reserve & surplus, net asset value per share, earnings per share, dividend payout ratio and dividend yield. The findings of Backward Elimination Method of Multiple Regression show that ownership structure has positive impact on dividend per share in Financial Institutions sector. Reserve & surplus has positive impact on dividend per share in Banking and Pharmaceuticals & Chemicals sectors, but negative impact in Food & Allied Product sector. Net asset value has positive impact on dividend per share in Food & Allied Product, Textile and Insurance sectors, but negative impact in Banking sector. Earnings per share has positive impact on dividend per share in Engineering sector. Dividend payout ratio has positive impact on dividend per share in Fuel & Power and Insurance sector, but negative impact in Banking sector. Dividend yield has a positive impact on dividend per share in Banking, Financial Institutions, Engineering and Fuel & Power sector. Overall, ownership structure, reserve & surplus, net asset value per share, earnings per share, dividend payout ratio and dividend yield have significant impact on dividend per share of one or more of the selected sectors under study.
A Socio Legal Study on the Concept of Surrogacy with Special Reference to Indian Society
Authors: - Priyanka Devi Saikia
Published: December 2022

Motherhood is more than bearing children through it is surely and definitely is the essence of who we are as women. Nature has bestow the beautiful capacity to procreate a life within women and two treasure the experience of motherhood. Motherhood difines our very identity, our divine stature and nature and the exceptional traits, talents and tendencies our father gave us. Parenting is the most satisfying job will never ever have, but it is not without challenges Kids the greatest gift of God ever. It has been a dream of every married couple. But there are some couples who are unable to conceive a child, they are the infertile couple, Incapability may arise with one of the partner. Right to reproducation is an innate right of human being. The desire for children among couples is an universal phenonmeon. The pain and agony of not fulfilling the dream of parenthood is inestimable. The science of infertility treatment has moved forward by leaps and bounds. Every society has across the world given primary importance to the institution of family. When two individuals come together and enter into a matrimorial bond, a new family come into existence and such family becomes complete with the birth of the children. From the ancient times, children are considered as a essential for the continuation of the family lineage and a source of hapiness for the parents. Psycholgists point out that birth of a baby creates a bond between the spouses which can help hectic marriages to sustain in the long run. However, due to various reasons, larger sections of the socieity are unable to have their child. Resereach has stated that one in six couple have such problems. The inability to have a child which is known as infertility in medical terms is a worldwide problem.
Ethno Pharmacological Assessment of Oral Care Plants in Sendhwa of Barwani District (M.P.)
Authors: - Jeetendra Sainkhediya , - Priya Trivedi , - Suresh Rawat
Published: December 2022

Oral heaths are common in our countries where most victims dwell in rural areas. Among the management options alter Oral health in India Badwa - Baba (Badwa - Baba in Nimadi language) are the first contact following a Oral health for more than 90% of the victims and they are treated mostly with the help of some medicinal plants. Our aim of the study is to compile plants used for the treatment of Oral health occurrence in study area. Fieldwork was undertaken in a period of almost one year in chulgiri hills, Barwani district. Open-ended and semi structured questionnaire was used to interview a total of 110 people including traditional healers and local people. A total of 31 species of used for Oral health which might be dispensed in 30 genera belonging to 24 households maximum of the species have been belonging to Leguminosae own family. Chances of various growth forms are Herbs are 29% shrubs are 26% and tree are 45 % discovered inside the study region. Leguminosae are maximum dominant circle of relatives. 2 species bark, 1 species branch node, 1 species flower, 3 species fruit, 2 species leaf, 5 species root, 6 species seeds, and 11 species stem are used for oral care. Stem were the most cited plant part used against oral care. Most of the said species have been timber in nature and stem by and large used externally. Our survey represents the preliminary statistics of certain medicinal plants having neutralizing results in opposition to oral care though in addition phytochemical investigation, validation, and medical trials ought to be carried out before the usage of these plants.
Program Pekarangan Pangan Lestari (P2l) Di Kelompok Wanita Tani (Kwt) Walidah Desa Sukaresmi Kecamatan Cisaat Kabupaten Sukabumi
Authors: Mukhlis M. Anwar , Sukmawani Reny , Meilani Ema Hilma
Published: December 2022

KWT Walidah Sukaresmi Village, Cisaat District, Sukabumi Regency is one of the KWTs that is running the Sustainable Food Garden (P2L) program starting in 2020. Its activities are carried out using an empowerment method that involves the active participation of all members under the assistance of local agricultural extension workers. The results of the activity show that KWT Walidah can carry out activities in accordance with the provisions set by the Food Security Agency. Meanwhile, based on the evaluation results, it is shown that from the aspect of availability, accessibility, utilization and income, it is in good category. Based on this, the P2L program should continue to be carried out sustainably by KWT Walidah in order to support food security at the family level.
Analisis Praktik Pendistribusian Zakat Fitrah Perspektif Hukum Islam Di Masjid Desa Lebak Kecamatan Sangkapura Bawean Gresik
Authors: Masruha Masruha , Barakah Ainun , Najihah Ulfatun
Published: December 2022

Zakat fitrah adalah salah satu kewajiban atas semua individu dari umat Islam yang memiliki kelebihan makanan untuk dirinya dan orang-orang di bawahtanggungannya pada malam dan hari raya ‘eidul fitri. Penyaluran zakat fitrah kepada orang-orang yang berhak menerimanya boleh secara langsung, atau melalui amil dan atau melalui panitia yang bertindak sebagai wakil dari orang yang berzakat.Penyaluran zakat baik melalui amil atau panitia memiliki beberapa karateristik yang berbeda yang sebagiannya berkaitan dengan sah tidaknya zakat atau adanya konsekuensi dalam penundaan penyaluran kepada mustahiqqin.Banyaknya panitia yang bertindak sebagai amil dalam penyaluran zakat yang sebagian besar berbasis masjid, menimbulkan pertanyaan apakah praktik tersebut sesuai dengan prosedur dan aturan yang sesuai dengan hukum Islam yang dalam hal ini merujuk kepada hukum fikih Islam ataukah tidak.Penelitian ini menfokuskan kepada praktik penyaluran zakat berbasis masjid di desa Lebak Kecamatan Sangkapura Kabupaten Gresik.Desa Lebak memiliki beberapa masjid di beberapa dusunnya,setelah dilakukan pengumpulan data, baik dari lapangan dan literature fikih Islam khususnya sudut pandang dalam mazdhab Syafi’I didapati fenomena pembagian zakat yang secara umum sesuai dengan hukum Islam.Penelitian ini adalah penelitian deskriptif kualitatif dengan menggunakan metode library research dengan pendekatan fenomenologi.Data yang diperoleh dari fenomena yang terjadi pada masyarakat Lebak dianalisa dengan perspektif hukum Islam yang terdapat pada literature fikih Islam
Dynamic Behaviors of a Stage Structure Commensalism System with Holling type II Commensalistic Benefits
Authors: Chen Fengde , Li Zhong , Chen Lijuan
Published: December 2022

Noting the fact that commensal species that behave as foragers are subject to the constraints of handling time, a two species commensalism model with Holling type II commensalistic benefits and stage structure is proposed and studied. We first show that among four possible equilibria, host-only equilibrium and positive equilibrium are possible asymptotically stable. Next, we establish a powerful lemma on the global stability property of the single species stage structured model with linear perturbation on mature species. By applying this lemma and the differential inequalities theory, sufficient conditions which ensure the global attractivity of the host-only equilibrium and positive equilibrium are obtained, respectively. Our results generalize some known results.
The role of Russia and China in the Shanghai cooperation organization in the light of the institutional balance theory
Authors: Khlopov O.
Published: December 2022

The article analyzes the activities of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and the efforts of China and Russia to promote the idea of forming Greater Eurasia as a non-Western international community in order to embody their geostrategic, foreign policy and economic interests. Based on the theory of institutional balance, the article reveals the significance of the SCO over the past 20 years, the expansion of membership and geographical coverage, as well as some of the problems that it faced in consolidating and realizing its potential. Although Beijing and Moscow have many common interests in the region, their priorities and approaches may not always coincide.

The author argues that the most important transformation of the SCO as a regional organization lies in its usefulness in an exclusive institutional balancing strategy for the PRC and Russia to prevent widespread US influence in Central Asia, to build trust among member states, and to turn the SCO into a regional security community for protecting the interests of member countries.
Analysis of national strategic documents. US national security strategy 2022
Authors: Matveev Vladimir
Published: December 2022

The article presents the main content of the US National Security Strategy 2022. Particular attention is paid to the conceptual difference of this concept, the chronology of its development and modern use. The main content of the Strategy is analyzed in relation to the future development (degradation) of mankind on the basis of the introduced values of Western civilization. A comparative characteristic of the civilizational values of Western and Russian civilization is given. A coercive inversion of the system of values to society and the state is presented. The chronology of the violent methods of the United States in the world for the introduction of "democratic values" is systematized. The role assigned to the United States for countries declared "undemocratic", i.e. autocratic. The intention of the United States in the development of its nuclear potential has been revealed. The position of the United States towards other countries that are trying to deviate from cooperation and cooperation with the hegemon has been determined. The US position on arms control has been clarified.