bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Validation of the Sustainable Development Goal 6 Monitoring Structures across East and Southern Africa Using Fuzzy Logic Analysis
Authors: Godfrey Samuel , Wambugu Mary , Parikh Priti , Tunhuma Farai
Published: September 2022

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and World Health Organisation (WHO) Joint Monitoring Programme (JMP) reports that only three African countries are on track to achieve universal access to at least basic water services by 2030 and only one country, Botswana, within the East and Southern Africa region (ESAR). Monitoring is crucial to advancing progress on SGD 6 in the region through providing reliable data to decision makers for policy, planning and much needed investment in the sector. This paper presents findings of the rapid assessment termed SDG 6 + 5 which relates to monitoring systems for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) in 21 countries of ESAR, five years into the SDGs. The paper presents the results of a fuzzy logic analysis applied to aspects and findings from the rapid assessment. Fuzzy logic benefits the study by managing unconscious bias from qualitative assessment and evaluating the strengths of countries’ WASH monitoring systems. The paper demonstrates similarities and variations between results from the rapid assessment and fuzzy analysis including Angola and Botswana scoring more favourably in enabling environments for monitoring from the analysis. The paper provides methods of rapid assessment of key aspects that impact on effective WASH monitoring and recommends the use of fuzzy logic to reduce data bias from qualitative methods. The methodology presented in the paper can be adapted and applied to other regions of the world and settings to enhance evaluations on the strength of systems within other sectors.
Integrated Surface Water and Groundwater Modeling in Arid Environment, Al-Lusub Watershed, Saudi Arabia
Authors: Al-Amri Nassir , Budiman Jaka , Elfeki Amro
Published: September 2022

Coupling surface and groundwater for a better understanding of the hydrologic response in arid basins is essential for managing water resources. The study aims to integrate surface water (SW) and groundwater (GW) modeling in an arid environment and to identify groundwater sources at Hadat Ash-Sham farm station in the Al-Lusub watershed, located in the western part of Saudi Arabia. The curve number (CN) method for SW modeling is primarily used to estimate GW potential recharge based on a developed correlation equation between event-based rainfall and potential recharge, which is processed in the Hydrologic Engineering Center-Hydrologic Modeling System (HEC-HMS) software. Monthly potential recharge is utilized to compute GW modeling in MODFLOW. Van Mullem’s equation is used to calculate hydraulic conductivity (K) from CN. The calibration of steady-state GW modeling reveals that the K (from Van Mullem’s equation) is within the range of measured K in the field. The transient groundwater modeling phase concludes that the groundwater system in the Al-Lusub watershed can be interpreted based on two different scenarios. The first is that an extra recharge from a nearby watershed flows through the geological structure into a downstream area. The second scenario involves potential recharge from surface water flowing on the Al-Lusub watershed’s mainstream bed. Validation reveals a strong relationship between predicted and observed water tables. The root mean square error (RMSE) for Scenarios 1 and 2 are 0.6 m and 0.7 m, respectively. Further investigation is needed to determine the region’s most common scenario.
The Feasibility Research on Reusing High Salinity Wastewater as a Plant Nutrient Medium for Plant Hydroponics in CELSS
Authors: Zhang Liangchang , Xue Yurong , Wang You , Zhan Chengbo , Ai Weidang , Wang Xingyan
Published: September 2022

The reuse of wastewater is a key problem in controlled ecological life support system (CELSS). In this study, the feasibility to reuse the treated wastewater (including sanitary wastewater and urine wastewater) as a plant hydroponic medium was verified. Two salt-tolerant plants,
apium graveolens Linn
(celery) and
mesembryanthemum cordifolium L.F.
(cordifolium), were cultivated with the reused medium or Hoagland nutrient solution, and the characteristics of crop growth, hydroponic medium composition, and elements absorption by plants were investigated. The results showed that the reused medium replenished with micronutrient elements could maintain the normal growth of cordifolium and celery crops. The biomass productivity of cordifolium cultivated by the recycled medium (121.53 g FW/strain) was higher than that cultivated by Hoagland nutrient solution (98.33 g FW/strain). The nutrient elements accumulation in plant dry mass indicated that plants could effectively utilize the recycled mineral elements in wastewater, and cordifolium exhibited better stability and adaptability to salt-induced environment. The absorption capacity of Na and Cl elements in cordifolium cultivated within the reused medium was the highest, which was 4.54% DW and 2.63% DW, respectively. This study demonstrated the feasibility to directly reuse domestic wastewater as the main ingredient for plant hydroponics, which could provide insights into design and operation of plant hydroponics system and water circulation system in CELSS.
Effects of COVID-19 lockdown on emergency paediatric plastic surgery admissions
Authors: Sulaiman Ahmad , Lim Claire Y , Coelho Marcio B , Hayward Peter , Nicklin Sean , Gianoutsos Mark
Published: September 2022

**Background**: On 23 March 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Australia went into a nationwide lockdown which led to school closures. As a result, children spent more time at home, increasing their hypothetical vulnerability to injuries sustained at home. This study aims to analyse the patterns of emergency paediatric plastic surgery admissions across two tertiary paediatric hospitals in New South Wales (NSW) during the COVID-19 lockdown period, and to raise awareness of the impacts of lockdown measures on the vulnerable paediatric population.**Methods**: A retrospective analysis was conducted at two tertiary paediatric hospitals in NSW. Admissions to the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department during the lockdown period 23 March–15 May 2020, and the same period in 2019, were included in the analysis.**Results**: There were 231 and 181 admissions in 2019 and 2020 respectively. Injuries sustained at home increased from 121 to 130, consistent with increased time spent at home. There was a significant increase in cases of animal bites (11 versus 20, p = 0.016), burns (22 versus 32, p = 0.015) and a significant decrease in sports-related injuries (20 versus 5, p = 0.013) during the lockdown period.**Conclusion**: During periods of lockdown, home injuries, burns and animal bites are more common in the paediatric population, while sports-related injuries are less common. With a greater understanding of patterns of paediatric injuries during lockdowns, the relevant authorities can develop targeted advisories for dissemination to the public on how to create a safe lockdown environment for children.
Dampak Program Pekarangan Pangan Lestari (P2L) Terhadap Tingkat Kecukupan Gizi (TKG)
Authors: Sukmawani Reny , Astutiningsih Endang Tri , Ramadanti Livia
Published: September 2022

Over the past two years, the COVID-19 pandemic has had various impacts on various sectors. The implementation of the sustainable food yard program (P2L) launched by the Ministry of Agriculture is one of the efforts to overcome its impact. This study aims to determine the impact of the implementation of the P2L program on the level of nutritional adequacy (TKG) which was carried out during the covid-19 pandemic. This study aims to determine the impact of the implementation of P2L program on the level of nutritional adequacy (TKG). This research is a case study conducted in the Women Farmers Group (KWT) Walidah, Cisaat District, Sukabumi Regency. The results showed that after the implementation of the P2L program during the pandemic, it had a positive impact on households in terms of nutritional adequacy. Based on that, the P2L program should be carried out in a sustainable manner.
A pragmatic evaluation of university student experience of remote digital learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on lessons learned for future practice
Authors: brown menna , Hoon Alice , edwards maisie , Shabu Shawn , Okoronkwo Imannuella , Newton Philip Mark
Published: September 2022

The Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent national lockdowns resulted in drastic changes to the way that higher education was delivered. A mixed-methods research study was conducted to explore university students’ perceptions of online learning during the 2020/21 academic year. Students from across all Welsh higher education institutions were invited to participate. First, a series of focus groups (n=13) were conducted to explore students’ experiences of online learning during the pandemic. Two were conducted in Welsh, the remaining eleven in English. Thematic analysis led researchers to develop eight key themes: Seeking the positives, Facilitators to learning, Barriers to learning, Lost sense of community, Let down by University, Workload, Assessment, and Health and well-being. These themes informed the design of a quantitative survey which was completed by 759 students. It was found that students were largely satisfied with the quality of online learning, however there were specific challenges associated with a lack of community, wellbeing concerns, and challenges with loneliness and isolation. Data from the focus groups and survey informed recommendations for practice in three key categories; teaching practice, institutional level recommendations, and student health and wellbeing considerations.
Składowe procesu diagnozy pedagogicznej i ich postrzeganie przez nauczycieli szkół ogólnodostępnych i integracyjnych – raport z badań (cz. 1)
Authors: Skibska Joanna , Twaróg-Kanus Agnieszka
Published: September 2022

Zaprezentowany w artykule proces diagnozy pedagogicznej i jego składowe ukazują go jako jeden z ważniejszych elementów edukacji, ponieważ to od niego między innymi jakość poznania ucznia – jego problemów i potrzeb, indywidualnych uwarunkowań w osiąganiu celów. Postawienie przez nauczyciela trafnej diagnozy jest czynnością złożoną, wymaga wnikliwego gromadzenia informacji, analizy, interpretacji i wnioskowania, zmierzających do zaprojektowania i realizowania działań edukacyjnych dostosowanych do potrzeb i możliwości poznawczych ucznia. Celem badania było poznanie opinii nauczycieli szkół ogólnodostępnych i integracyjnych na temat procesu diagnozy pedagogicznej i jego składowych oraz ich wybranych uwarunkowań. W badaniu posłużono się metodą sondażu diagnostycznego, techniką ankiety. Kwestionariusz ankiety składał się z dwóch części. Część pierwsza kwestionariusza to dwa pytania otwarte dotyczące rozumienia przez badanych nauczycieli idei diagnozy i terapii. Natomiast część druga to pytania zamknięte (skategoryzowane), dotyczące aspektów procesu diagnozy i terapii pedagogicznej. Na potrzeby artykułu przeanalizowano tylko odpowiedzi z części drugiej kwestionariusza odnoszące się do procesu diagnozy i jego składowych. Zaprezentowane badania odnoszą się do ocen procesu diagnozy pedagogicznej z uwzględnieniem jego najważniejszych składowych wyłaniających się z przekonań badanych nauczycieli szkół ogólnodostępnych i integracyjnych pracujących z dziećmi ze specjalnymi potrzebami edukacyjnymi. W obu badanych grupach istotnymi składowymi procesu diagnozy były wiedza, praktyczne umiejętności, wyciąganie wniosków na podstawie dostępnych danych oraz dostrzeganie sytuacji problemowych z różnych perspektyw. Jednocześnie w przypadku nauczycieli szkół integracyjnych stwierdzono istnienie istotnych statystycznie różnic w odniesieniu do dwóch składowych procesu diagnozy – nauczyciele przedmiotu podkreślali znaczenie wyciągania wniosków na podstawie dostępnych danych, z kolei nauczyciele edukacji wczesnoszkolnej uznali dostrzeganie sytuacji problemowych z różnych perspektyw – jako najistotniejszych składowych tego procesu.
Od Redakcji
Authors: Burkiewicz Łukasz
Published: September 2022

Numer bieżący jest obszerniejszy od typowych zeszytów „Perspektyw Kultury”. Jest to przede wszystkim związane z działem tematycznym „Studia o kulturze cerkiewnej w granicach dawnej Rzeczypospolitej” pod gościnną redakcją pracowników Zakładu Studiów Polsko-Ukraińskich na Wydziale Studiów Międzynarodowych i Politycznych Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego: dr hab. Alicji Zofii Nowak, prof. UJ oraz dr hab. Agnieszki Gronek, prof. UJ. Ten dział zostanie przedstawiony we wstępie przygotowanym przez wspomniane Panie Profesor i jest kontynuacją wcześniej podejmowanych przez nie projektów o podobnej tematyce (wydania monograficzne z 2016 i 2019 r.). Dodam jedynie, że znajduje się w nim 19 artykułów napisanych przez autorów z Polski, Ukrainy, Białorusi, Niemiec, Francji oraz Włoch. Dział ten dopełniają również dwa odrębne teksty. Pierwszy z nich jest krótkim komunikatem autorstwa arcybiskupa Ihora Isichenki (Charkowski Uniwersytet Narodowy im. Wasyla Karazina; Uniwersytet Narodowy Akademia Kijowsko-Mohylańska) przedstawiający Charków, a właściwie jego świątynie, w pierwszych tygodniach rosyjskiej inwazji na Ukrainę. Drugi tekst to recenzja książki Oleha Bolyuka zatytułowanej Wooden sacred artefacts (as based on Ukraine’s western regions) sporządzona przez wspomnianą już Agnieszkę Gronek (Uniwersytet Jagielloński).
Wstęp
Authors: Nowak Alicja Zofia , Gronek Agnieszka
Published: September 2022

Jedną z bardziej znaczących zmian w polskich studiach historycznych po 1989 r. jest wzrost zainteresowania tematami przywracającymi pamięć o wielokulturowej tradycji dawnej Rzeczypospolitej. Uwolnienie Polski spod rosyjskiej strefy wpływów i uzyskanie niepodległości przez Litwę, Ukrainę i Białoruś otworzyły nowy rozdział nie tylko w dziejach politycznych Europy i świata, ale także w badaniach nad dziedzictwem kulturowym tych narodów. Dziś możliwe jest stawianie pytań zarówno na temat wspólnoty dziedzictwa Rusinów i Polaków, jak też ich odrębności, autonomiczności i niezależności, dziś możliwa jest obiektywna ocena oryginalności kultury cerkiewnej w Rzeczypospolitej, jak i jej zależności od innych prawosławnych centrów intelektualnych oraz wzorców cywilizacji zachodniej. W poszukiwaniu odpowiedzi na te niełatwe pytania od lat pomagają nam badacze z Polski i z zagranicy, młodzi naukowcy oraz doświadczeni specjaliści, reprezentanci środowiska uniwersyteckiego, tzw. otoczenia społecznego oraz niezależni badacze. Wierzymy, że w ten sposób budowany szeroki i międzynarodowy zespół badaczy reprezentujących różne dyscypliny i metody naukowe, tradycje konfesyjne i kulturalne, mający różne doświadczenia zawodowe i życiowe, jest w stanie w pełni odtworzyć zatarte karty wspólnych dziejów, dziś odrębnych narodów: Polaków, Litwinów, Ukraińców, Białorusinów.
A comparative analysis of tools dedicated to project management
Authors: Pawłowski Piotr , Plechawska-Wójcik Małgorzata
Published: September 2022

This article presents a comparative analysis of selected tools dedicated to project management: Asana, Trello, Wrike, Monday.com and Bitrix24. The aim of the work is to answer the research question: which project management tool is the most appropriate for members of development teams using classic and agile methodologies. Popular methods for analyzing the quality of interfaces have been reviewed. The research was carried out using the survey method conducted among users using project management tools and cognitive walkthrough - a method used to assess the usability of application and website interfaces.
Extension of focal depth by electron quasi-Bessel beam in atomic-resolution scanning transmission electron microscopy
Authors: Ishida Takafumi , Owaki Takeshi , Ohtsuka Masahiro , Kuwahara Makoto , Saitoh Koh , Kawasaki Tadahiro
Published: September 2022

Extension of the focal depth of a sub-nanometer-sized electron probe in a scanning transmission electron microscope was demonstrated using an electron Bessel beam. We observed atomically-resolved annular dark-field scanning transmission electron microscope images of SrTiO3 in the [001] direction with defocus using an electron quasi-Bessel beam generated by a ring-shaped aperture in an aberration-corrected probe-forming system. The experimental results show that the defocus range over which images with a 0.2 nm spatial resolution can be acquired using the electron quasi-Bessel beam is three times longer than the corresponding defocus range for a conventional beam.
Circulating microRNA-141 as a Biomarker for Prostate Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Authors: Nitusca Diana , Marcu Anca , Seclaman Edward , Bardan Razvan , Sirbu Ioan Ovidiu , Balacescu Ovidiu , Bucur Adina Ioana , Ursoniu Sorin , Marian Catalin
Published: September 2022

(1) Background and Objectives: Responding to the need for more optimized biomarkers for prostate cancer (PCa) diagnosis, a high number of studies have shown that microRNAs (miRNAs) could serve as novel, more reliable diagnostic tools. The usefulness of these miRNAs in assessing the presence of PCa is still under debate, given the discrepancies in their diagnostic performances. In this respect, hsa-miR-141 is among the miRNAs of particular interest, being very much investigated in PCa biology. (2) Material and Methods: Here, we provide a meta-analysis of miR-141 data published until May 2019, whose diagnostic accuracy was assessed using the Quality Assessment for Diagnostic Accuracy Studies-2 (QUADAS-2) tool, by analyzing several parameters including sensitivity, specificity, positive likelihood ratio (LR+), negative likelihood ratio (LR-), diagnostic odds ratio (DOR) and the area under the curve (AUC). The six studies that matched our selection and were included in our meta-analysis comprise 283 PCa patients, 114 healthy controls, with 84 patients suffering from benign prostate diseases. (3) Results and Conclusions: Our results indicate a very good diagnostic accuracy for miRNA-141 (0.78 sensitivity, 0.96 specificity, DOR of 89, LR+ of 21, LR- of 0.23 and AUC of 0.87), underlying its utility as a PCa diagnostic biomarker.
PENGARUH KECERDASAN INTELEKTUAL, KECERDASAN EMOSIONAL, DAN SPIRITUAL TERHADAP KINERJA GURU SDN KECAMATAN PINO BENGKULU SELATAN
Authors: Ekowati Sri , Finthariasari Meilaty , Yulinda Ade Tiara , Sonitra Sonitra
Published: September 2022

This is a survey research with a quantitative approach based on the importance of teacher performance in a school. This study aims to analyze the effect of Intellectual Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence and Spiritual Intelligence on Teacher Performance. The object of this research is the teacher in the district of South Bengkulu, Pino. The number of respondents in this study was 131 people. The data collection method uses a questionnaire. The results of this study can be concluded that the intellectual intelligence variable has a significant effect on Teacher Performance, Emotional Intelligence has a significant effect on Teacher Performance and Spiritual Intelligence has a significant effect on Teacher Performance Keyword: Intellectual Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence and Spiritual Intelligence on Teacher Performance
ANALISIS REWARD DAN PUNISHMENT TERHADAP KINERJA KARYAWAN PT. SANDABI INDAH LESTARI BENGKULU UTARA
Authors: Dymastara Eko Septian , Onsardi Onsardi
Published: September 2022

This research is a survey research with quantitative approach. The sample of this study were employees of PT. Sandabi Indah Lestari North Bengkulu, which numbered 96 employees by taking a minimum number of samples. Data collection using a questionnaire while data analysis was performed using multiple regression analysis. Data collection using a questionnaire while data analysis was performed using multiple regression analysis. The results found that: Reward significantly influenced the performance of the employees of PT. Sandabi Indah Lestari North Bengkulu with the t test results show the value of tsig for the variable Reward value (X1) Namely, thit > tÎ±/2 (4.123 > 1.98580) and (sig Î± = 0.000 < 0.050) means that HÎ± is accepted and H0 is rejected. Punishment significantly influenced the performance of the employees of PT. Sandabi Indah Lestari North Bengkulu with t test results showed the value of tsig for the Punishment Value Variable (X2) t(hit) > t(Î± / 2) (2.929 >1.98580) and (sig Î± = 0.004 < 0.050 means that HÎ± was accepted and H0 was rejected. (3) Reward and Punishment Variables have a significant effect on the performance of employees at PT Sandabi Indah Lestari North Bengkulu with the results of the F test hypothesis above obtained by Fcount of 99.917 with Ftable value of 3.09 that is (99.917 > 3.09) and (sig Î± = 0.000 < 0.050 ), then it can be concluded that H3 is accepted. Keywords : Reward, Punishment, employee performance
PENGARUH PENGEMBANGAN KARIR DAN PROMOSI JABATAN TERHADAP SEMANGAT KERJA KARYAWAN PERUSAHAAN DAERAH AIR MINUM KOTA BENGKULU
Authors: Tupadela Juris , Onsardi Onsardi
Published: September 2022

This study aims to know the effect of Career Development and Job Promotion on the Employee Work spirit of PDAM Kota Bengkulu. This research is a quantitative study with a sample 130 respondents, and uses saturated or census sampling techniques. Data collection techniques used observation and questionnaires. Data analysis techniques used the classic assumption test, multiple linear regression, coefficient of determination (R2), and hypothesis testing. The results showed that the results of multiple linear regression tests using SPSS are Y = -0.720 + 0.438 X1 + 0.342X2. From the results of the hypothesis test found, the Career Development (X1) has a positive effect on the work spirit of PDAM Bengkulu City employees, with the T-test results showing a significance value of 0,000 <0.05. Job Promotion (X2) has a positive effect on employee work spirit in PDAM Kota Bengkulu, with T test results showing a significance value of 0.005 <0.05. The T test and the F test show that career development and promotion have a significant effect on work spirit with a significance level <0.05. This means that Ho is rejected and Ha is accepted. In other words, career development and promotion have a significant effect both partially and jointly on employee work spirit. This is proven by the f test which shows the significance value of 0,000 <0.05. Keywords: Career Development, Job Promotion and Employee Work spirit
PENGARUH LOKASI, INOVASI PRODUK, DAN CITA RASA TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN PEMBELIAN PADA ELEVEN CAFE DI KOTA BENGKULU
Authors: Wulandari Elvina Endah Puspa
Published: September 2022

This study aims to determine the effect of location, product innovation, taste image as well on customersâ€™ purchasing decisions at Eleven Cafe of Bengkulu City, and find out the most dominant factors that influence purchase decisions of three variables above. The method of this research used quantitative analysis by taking up data through observation and questionnaires toward 96 respondents with Accidental Sampling method. The results of study obtained that multiple linear regression test by using SPSS program; Y = 0.193 + 0.262 (X1) + 0.168 (X2) + 0.249 (X3). The coefficient of determination (R2) Adjusted R Square value was 0.881 or 88.1%, this means that together location (X1), product innovation (X2) and taste image (X3) contributed 88.1% to influence the purchasing decision (Y) at Eleven Cafe of Bengkulu City. While, hypothesis testing t_test showed that the location variable (X1) was 0.002 <0.050, the product innovation variable (X2), 0.012 <0.050 and the taste image variable (X3) obtained 0.000 <0.050. All of these variables partially have an effect on purchasing decisions. Furthermore, F_test showed that the location (X1), product innovation (X2), and taste image (X3) have influenced the purchase decision (Y) with a significance level <0.050, it means Ho was refused, Ha accepted.Â Keywords: Location, Product Innovation, Taste Image, Purchasing Decisions.
Tantangan Pembelajaran Hybrid di Perguruan Tinggi
Authors: Asyari Akhmad , Rasidi Muhamad Ahyar
Published: September 2022

The transmission of Covid 19 urges all countries in the world to carry out universal transformations in various fields including education. This study aims to describe the design and challenges in hybrid learning. This research is a literature study research that is analyzing various relevant literatures with the research focus. The results of the study illustrate that hybrid learning is carried out by utilizing various applications such as LMS and google classroom coupled with limited face-to-face learning. Some of the challenges in implementing hybrid learning include being faced by lecturers and students, for lecturers to add to their work such as digitizing learning materials and disseminating them through various social media features that are accessible to students, and developing learning tools. Another challenge is the difficulty in motivating students. The challenges for students include low learning motivation, low internet access availability, and not being able to work in groups because of the rules for crowding and wearing masks and maintaining health protocols.
THE LABORATORY TESTING OF RAIL FASTENING BY INERTIAL ELECTRODYNAMIC EXCITER METHOD
Authors: Smutný Jaroslav , Pazdera Luboš , Janoštík Dušan , Rímský Radovan , Petr Iunishchenko
Published: September 2022

The paper is devoted to the use of an inertial electrodynamic exciter in laboratory testing of a rail fastening sample. The exciter of Tira Company was integrated into a control system from Vibration Research Company for testing purposes. The paper includes
a discussion of the motivation for using the excitation system in laboratory testing, as well as a description of the characteristics and capabilities of dynamic excitation of structures, including a proposal of methods of analysing measured data. The Vossloh rail fastening sample was used for the purpose of the article. The contribution also includes a comparison of the vibration parameters of the tested structure and recommendations for other workplaces that would like to use a similar excitation system in their vibration
experiments.
A BASIC STUDY ONT HE SOUND ABSORBING PROPERTIES OF SQUARE PANELS WITH HOMOGENOUS SIZE AND VARIOUS ARRANGEMENTS
Authors: Nikpour Maryam , Valipour Soudeh , Rahaei Omid
Published: September 2022

Noise disturbance at airports negatively affects people's health. This paper focuses on the study of the public spaces with a large capacity in the Ahvaz International Airport, which are perceived as acoustically uncomfortable. The main reason for poor acoustic conditions is an excessive Hall reverberation, as the measured reverberation time reached 4–5 s at middle frequencies. To overcome this acoustics problem, five square sound absorbing panels were installed on the wall surfaces of the airport lounge and the models were simulated by using EASE 4.4 software. In our research Revebration Time (RT, or main index), three other sound indices including, auditory error coefficient (ALconse) speech transmission index (STI) and total sound pressure level (SPL) were evaluated according to the international standards of ISO3382 and ISO 3382-1. The aim of this research was to introduce an acousticc treatment on the airport lounge walls to enable better absorption of sound to improve the acoustic quality of Ahvaz International Airport. After the simulation, it was concluded that of the five different square panels deployed, Model SA-1 was associated with the lowest sound pressure across different frequencies and hence this panel was considered as the ideal for improved acoustics for the space.
ATTENUATION CHARACTERISTICS OF TECTORIAL MEMBRANE WAVE
Authors: Kitamura Toshiaki , Ueno Tomoya
Published: September 2022

This study focuses on the attenuation characteristics of the waves that propagate on the tectorial membrane (tectorial membrane waves). The traveling wave on the basilar membrane (basilar membrane wave) plays a main role in transmitting acoustic signals. However, slow waves can propagate on the tectorial membrane other than the basilar membrane. If the tectorial membrane waves also progress along the cochlea from the base to the apex, they could have influence on the signal that is transmitted by the
basilar membrane wave. We discuss the difference of the propagation characteristics between two types of the tectorial membrane waves and the basilar membrane wave by comparing the attenuation constants. First, we showed the difference of the displacement of the basilar and tectorial membranes between these waves. Then, we investigated their propagation characteristics including the phase constants and attenuation constants. Finally, we studied the structural dependence of the attenuation constants of the tectorial
membrane waves.
Comparison of intravitreal Diclofenac-Sodium Versus intravitreal Triamcinolone in diabetic Macular Edema
Authors: Ahmad Adnan , Rehman Mubashir , Rehman Hamid
Published: September 2022

Purpose:  To compare the effectiveness of intra-vitreal Diclofenac-Sodium (IV-D) versus intra-vitreal Triamcinolone Acetonide (IV-T) in the treatment of diabetic macular edema (DME).
Study Design:  Quasi experimental study.
Place and Duration of Study:  Qazi Hussain Medical Complex, Nowshera from October 2020 to April 2021.
Methods:  We recruited 40 eyes with diabetic macular edema (DME). Two groups were made. One group was assigned to 4 mg/0.1 cc of IV-T and the other group received 0.5 mg/0.1 cc of IV-D. There were 20 eyes in each group. Pre and post-opbest corrected visual acuity (BCVA), intra-ocular pressure (IOP), and central subfield thickness of macula (CSFT) were documented and analysed in both groups. The patients were followed up for 3 months after injection.
Results:  Both treatment arms displayed marked decrease in CSFT (IV-T with p = 0.03 and IV-D with p = 0.02), but the difference between groups were not statistically significant. Statistically significant improvement in BCVA was seen in IV-T from the baseline (p = 0.04). However, difference between the two groups regarding BCVA was not statistically significant. Transient increase in IOP occurred in 20% of IV-T. In IV-D reduction in IOP was observed that achieved the level of statistical significance (p = 0.03).
Conclusion:  IV-D was better in management of DME in terms of IOP after intravitreal injection and IV-T showed superior results in BCVA. However, both IV-T and IV-D showed similar efficacy in reduction of CSFT.
Retinal Detachment in Dengue Fever – A Case Report
Authors: Zaman Saliha , Eileen Samuel  , Qasim Lateef Chaudhry
Published: September 2022

A 20 years old female came to our hospital with sudden painless loss of vision in her right eye for two days. She was diagnosed with dengue fever two and a half weeks back and was managed conservatively. Ocular examination showed mid-dilated pupils with sub-conjunctival hemorrhage, lens opacity, vitreous hemorrhage and haze, sub-retinal hemorrhage and retinal detachment. Visual acuity in right eye was perception of light only. Ultrasound revealed moderate number of low to moderately reflective vitreous echoes and a highly reflective membrane attached to the disc suggesting retinal detachment. An urgent ophthalmologist opinion was sought followed by pars plana vitrectomy with silicon oil. She was lost to follow up after surgery.
Pattern and Magnitude of Ocular Trauma Sustained in Road Traffic Accidents (A Trauma Centre Study)
Authors: Farooq Fizzah , Muhammad Muneer Quraishy  , Mazhar ul Hasan  , Mehvash Hussain  , Faiza Mushtaq
Published: September 2022

Purpose:  To find out the pattern and magnitude of ocular trauma in road traffic accidents (RTA).
Study Design:  Descriptive cross sectional study.
Place and Duration of Study:  Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Trauma Centre, from September 2021 to December 2021.
Methodology:  Patients meeting the inclusion criteria had history and detailed examination. Data included age, gender, duration of presentation, eye involved, vehicle and type of eye trauma. Frequencies and percentages were computed for all categorical variables and mean and standard deviation was calculated for age. Effect modifiers like age, gender and vehicle were addressed through stratification. Effect of reporting time of injury, age, gender and type of vehicle involved in the pattern of injury was addressed. Post stratification chi-square was applied. P-value less than or equal to 0.05 was considered as significant.
Results:  Out of 117 patients, 81.1% were males and 18.9% were females. Average age was 29.88 ± 13.9 years. Maximum number of patients was in the age range of 10 – 20 years (35%). Two wheelers were 65.8%. Sixty five percent reported within 24hours of accident. Closed globe trauma accounted for 78.6% and contusion was found in 51 patients (43.6%). Among all, 66.7% had 6/6 – 6/9 visual acuity. No significant association of age and gender was found with pattern of ocular trauma. Reporting time and type of wheeler had association with type of ocular trauma and pattern of ocular trauma (p values less than 0.05).
Conclusion:  Ocular trauma is more common in young males and patients who report early have better visual acuity.
Frequency of Post-Operative Hypotony with Sutureless Sclerotomy versus Intrascleral Hydration in 23-Gauge Pars-Plana Vitrectomy
Authors: Rizwan Amna , Latif Sidrah , Javaid Rana Muhammad Mohsin , Majhu Tehseen
Published: September 2022

Purpose:  To compare the frequency of hypotony after 23-gauge (G) pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) with suture-less sclerotomy versus intrascleral hydration for sclerotomy closure in eyes with air/gas tamponade.
Study Design:  Quasi-experimental study.
Place and Duration of Study:  College of Ophthalmology and Allied Vision Sciences, Mayo Hospital, Lahore from November 2021 to May 2022.
Methods:  A total of 90 eyes were included who underwent PPV with air/gas tamponade. One group underwent PPV with suture-less sclerotomy while the other got intrascleral hydration for sclerotomy closure. Intraocular pressure (IOP) was measured pre and post-operatively at day one and day seven by applanation tonometry in all eyes. IOP of 6 mmHg or less was defined as hypotony. Primary endpoint measure was rate of early post-operative hypotony.
Results: A total of 90eyes of 90 patients, 40 (44.4%) males, and 50 (55.6%) females were included in the study. Five (5.6%) patients reported hypotony, out of which, only one (2.2%) case was seen in the intrascleral hydration group while rest (8.9%) were of the sutureless group. Sclerotomies requiring sutures were 4.44% (6 of 135) in sutureless group while 0.74% (1 of 135) in intrascleral hydration group. Paired sample T-test for the means of pre-operative and post-operative IOP was significantly different in both groups. For suture-less PPV, mean difference was 3.089 ± 7.960 mmHg (P = 0.013), while for the intra scleral hydration group, it was 3.778 ± 7.048 mmHg (p = 0.001).
Conclusion:  Intrascleral hydration is a suitable option for PPV sclerotomy closure without having any side effects.
Pterygium excision with rotational conjunctival flap - a simple and effective method
Authors: Mangi Mahpara
Published: September 2022

Purpose: To find out the effectiveness of rotational conjunctival flap in pterygium excision by analyzing intra/postoperative complications and recurrence rates.
Study Design: Interventional case series
Place and Duration of study: Al-Baseer Eye Hospital, Karachi from October 2019 to May 2022.
Methods: All patients who had primary pterygium excision with rotational conjunctival flap in the hospital were included. Data collection was done using medical records regarding patient’s age, sex, laterality and location of pterygium, intra-operative and post-operative complications. Patients were examined for recurrence at or more than 3 months follow-up. For data analysis, IBM SPSS Statistics 23 was used.
Results: A total of 36 patients underwent pterygium excision with rotational conjunctival flap under topical anesthesia by a single surgeon. Mean age at the time of surgery was 52.85±12.66 years. Male : female ratio was 5:4. Ninety four percent were nasally located. Major intraoperative complication (corneal perforation) occurred in one patient. Post-operative significant flap congestion was noted in 2 (5.5%), while partial flap retraction and sub-conjunctival hemorrhage was seen in 1 (2.7%) patient. Twenty six patients completed at least 3 months follow-up. Two (8%) patients had recurrence of mild-moderate degree within 6 months of surgery.  
Conclusion: Pterygium excision with conjunctival rotational flap is simple and effective method in selected patients. Harvesting, positioning and suturing of flap can be carried out single handedly. The method requires less surgical expertise, and has good post-operative results.
2022 Monkeypox Case Report: Beyond Borders and Expectations
Authors: Iwamoto Satori , Hernandez Leilani , Chu Harrison , Chu Hillary , Johnstone Mason
Published: September 2022

Monkeypox is a zoonotic virus that is in the same family as smallpox. It is primarily spread through various forms of close contact with an infected individual, including direct contact with an infected person’s bodily fluids or surfaces and fabrics that have been contaminated. Its symptoms are generally characterized by rashes or lesions that are firm or supple, restricted to its area, and raised in its center. Vaccines for this disease were actually developed for smallpox. There are two main types of vaccinations: ACAM2000 and 0Jynneos. ACAM2000 uses a live vaccine virus while Jynneos uses a non-replicating virus. Due to the similarity between smallpox and monkeypox, Tpoxx is being researched as a potential treatment. FDA approved Tpoxx – or Tecovirimat – in 2018 as an effective treatment for smallpox after extensive animal trials and safety studies. Currently, the drug is not FDA-approved for monkeypox; however, under an expanded access protocol, it is clinically available. There are two cases presented in this article. The first case was a heterosexual male in his 30s who contracted monkeypox while having multiple sexual encounters with women while moving from tent to tent as an unhoused resident. He also shared pipes with others for recreational marijuana use. This case illustrates that monkeypox is a virus that isn’t restricted to sexuality, especially that of the LGBTQ+ community. To clarify, this virus is not an STI/STD, it’s spread by skin-to-skin contact, contact with an object that was in contact with an infected individual, or contact with respiratory secretions. However, there are fears of singling out the LGBTQ+ community and using the monkeypox virus to stigmatize these communities, much like the AIDS pandemic in the 1980s. In this case, a large proportion of those infected identifies as non-heterosexual, which may just be a result of the nature of a viral illness. Tightly knit groups and communities that spend a lot of time with each other create many opportunities for contact and facilitate disease spread. Second case is a homosexual male in his 60s who received childhood vaccination for smallpox, and yet contracted the monkeyvirus during his travels to Germany and Switzerland, where he had encountered multiple sex partners. This case presents how previous vaccination for smallpox may not be effective against monkeypox virus. Thus, prior smallpox vaccines in the distant past offered no protection against monkeypox and are capable of spreading to people outside of the borders of LGBTQ+ community.
"General analytical solution of fractional Klein–Gordon equation in a spherical domain"
Authors:   ", FETECAU CONSTANTIN ,   DEPARTMENT OF THEORETICAL MECHANICS  TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF IAŞI, 700050 IAŞI,  ROMANIA", VIERU DUMITRU ,   "SECTION OF MATHEMATICS  ACADEMY OF ROMANIAN SCIENTISTS,  050094 BUCHAREST, ROMANIA"
Published: September 2022

"Time-fractional Klein–Gordon equation in a sphere is considered for the case of central sym- metry under the time-variable Dirichlet condition. The time-fractional derivative with the power-law kernel is used. The Laplace transform and convenient transformations of the independent variable and unknown func- tion are used to determine the general analytical solution of the problem in the Laplace domain. In order to obtain the solution in the real domain, the inverse Laplace transforms of two functions of exponential type whose expressions are new in the literature have been determined. The similar solution for ordinary Klein– Gordon equation is a limiting case of general solution but a simpler form for this solution is provided. The convergence of general solution to the ordinary solution and the effects of fractional parameter on this solution are graphically underlined."
"Fixed points and the stability of the linear functional equations in a single variable"
Authors:   DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS,  POLITEHNICA UNIVERSITY OF TIMIŞOARA, PIAŢA VICTORIEI 2, 300006, TIMIŞOARA, ROMANIA, CĂDARIU LIVIU , MANOLESCU LAURA ,   DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS,  POLITEHNICA UNIVERSITY OF TIMIŞOARA, PIAŢA VICTORIEI 2, 300006, TIMIŞOARA, ROMANIA
Published: September 2022

"In this paper we prove that an interesting result concerning the generalized Hyers-Ulam stability of the linear functional equation $g(\varphi(x))=a(x)\bullet g(x)$ on a complete metric group, given in 2014 by S.M. Jung, D. Popa and M.T. Rassias, can be obtained using the fixed point technique. Moreover, we give a characterization of the functions that can be approximated with a given error, by the solution of the linear equation mention above. Our results are also related to a recent result of G.H. Kim and Th.M. Rassias concerning the stability of Psi functional equation."
On uniform polynomial trichotomy of skew-evolution semiflows
Authors:   ", MIHIŢ CLAUDIA LUMINIŢA ,   AUREL VLAICU” UNIVERSITY OF ARAD  DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS AND  COMPUTER SCIENCE  ELENA DRĂGOI STREET NO.2, 310330 ARAD,  ROMANIA"
Published: September 2022

"The paper treats two concepts of uniform polynomial trichotomy for the skew-evolution semi- flows in Banach spaces. We obtain the connection between them, a characterization for a property of uniform polynomial growth and a sufficient criteria for the uniform polynomial trichotomy."
"Hyers-Ulam stability of hom-derivations in Banach algebras"
Authors:   ", MOUKTONGLANG THANASAK ,   DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS,  FACULTY OF SCIENCE,  CHIANG MAI UNIVERSITY,  CHIANG MAI 50200, THAILAND", SUPARATULATORN RAWEEROTE ,   "DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS,  FACULTY OF SCIENCE, CHIANG MAI UNIVERSITY,  CHIANG MAI 50200,  THAILAND", PARK CHOONKIL ,   RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR NATURAL SCIENCES,  HANYANG UNIVERSITY,  SEOUL 04763, KOREA
Published: September 2022

"In this work, we prove the Hyers–Ulam stability of hom-derivations in complex Banach algebras, associated with the additive $(s_{1}, s_{2})$-functional inequality: \begin{eqnarray}\label{0.1} \nonumber \| f(a+b) - f(a) - f(b)\| &\le& \left \|s_{1} \left(f(a+b) + f(a-b)-2f(a)\right)\right\| \\ &\quad& + \left \|s_{2} \left(2f\left( \frac{a+b}{2}\right) - f(a) - f(b)\right)\right\|, \end{eqnarray} where $s_{1}$ and $s_{2}$ are fixed nonzero complex numbers with $\sqrt{2}|s_{1}|+|s_{2}| < 1$."
Reflexión sobre la escritura en la obra “La vida que pensamos. Cuentos de fútbol” de Eduardo Sacheri
Authors: Kortazar Billelabeitia Jon , Kortazar Uriarte Jon
Published: September 2022

In this article we make a review and an analysis of the litterary creation that the Argentine writer Eduardo Sacreri (Buenos Aires, 1967) exposes in his work La vida que pensamos Cuentos de fútbol. Often, Sacheri is portrayed as a writer who reached popularity in a surpressive and lucky way. The reflections he alternates in the different tales which compose the book challenge that idea and show a very conscious author. A closer analysis of his work reveals considerable craftmanship both in the tone as in the style, and professionalism in the metalitterary representations.
FORMATION OF PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS OF MEDICAL STUDENTS AS A COMPONENT OF PREPARATION FOR PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY
Authors:   Omsk State Medical University, Berezneva Ekaterina Yu. , Barashkova Svetlana A. ,   Omsk State Medical University, Grebennikova Natalja B. ,   Dostoevsky Omsk State University
Published: September 2022

The subject of the research is the integrated assessment of personal preparedness to the activity within the specialty. The article examines such personal components as humanist orientation, general culture, social maturity. The results of the research will enable the developers and managers of academic programs to correct the skills matrix of core curricula.
THE SPECIFICS OF NARODNIK PEDAGOGICAL THOUGHT IN THE HISTORY OF RUSSIA
Authors:   Altai State Agricultural University, Kolokoltsev Maxim G.
Published: September 2022

Education and human upbringing for the narodniks (populists) were the main factors of progressive development. The teachers-populists influenced the formation of the worldview of Russian scientists of the second half of the XIX century, who revealed the patterns of development of Russian society. They laid the idea of nationality at the foundation of the pedagogical system. Education in Russian society, according to the narodniks, is not connected with the environment a person is born in and destined to. The natural disproportion between the sensual and the rational in the development of the organism generates insoluble contradictions. The education system is built on the basis of the mentality of the Russian people. The narodniks presented the education of man as a return to his original self. Education was supposed to develop self-awareness and social responsibility of the people.
DUAL ETHNIC IDENTITY OF THE RUSSIAN-UKRAINIAN POPULATION OF RUSSIA: INHERITANCE OR CONSCIOUS CHOICE?
Authors:   Altai State Pedagogical University, Lyulya Natalya V. , Svidovskaya Anastasia S. ,   Altai State Pedagogical University
Published: September 2022

The article discusses the issue of passing ethnic identity from generation to generation among the Russian-Ukrainian population of Russia and the process of forming a dual identity. Based on studies conducted in 2020-2021, the authors reveal the process of transferring ethnic identity through the lens of a multinational family, intergenerational ties. Having analyzed five generations of respondents, we can conclude about the conscious choice of the majority in favor of the Ukrainian component of identity to a greater extent in connection with the origin of the ancestors, and the Russian component due to living in Russia. With each generation, there is an external “extinction” of Ukrainian identity (for example, a decrease in the use of the native language) and the formation of a dual nationality among young people - Russian-Ukrainian, but with the predominance of the Russian component, which is associated more with socio-political assimilation.
The Grimness of the Alternatives: Carter, Israel, and the Civil War in Lebanon
Authors: Waage Hilde Henriksen , Sønsteby Mathias Nesthun
Published: September 2022

In 1977, United States president Jimmy Carter wanted a comprehensive peace for the Middle East. Amid the devastating civil war in Lebanon, Israel had found common ground with Christian militias and turned against the Palestinians. However, Carter's peace had to include Israel, and his
persistent headache was to get the Jewish state to accept his suggestions, be it in Lebanon or in the negotiations with Egypt. Thus, Carter had to sacrifice any heroic peace for Lebanon on the altar of Egyptian-Israeli peace.
Iraq: A Self-Fulfilling Prophecy: The Saudi Struggle for Iraq, by Katherine Harvey (book review)
Authors: Bordón Javier
Published: September 2022

A Self-Fulfilling Prophecy: The Saudi Struggle for Iraq, by Katherine Harvey. Foreword by Bruce Riedel. London: Hurst, 2021. 365 pages. £35.
Israel: Continuity and Change in Political Culture: Israel and Beyond, edited by Yael S. Aronoff, Ilan Peleg, and Saliba Sarsar (book review)
Authors: Divine Donna Robinson
Published: September 2022

Continuity and Change in Political Culture: Israel and Beyond, edited by Yael S. Aronoff, Ilan Peleg, and Saliba Sarsar. London: Lexington Books, 2021. 256 pages. $110 cloth; $39.99 paper; $38 e-book.