bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Shoulder lesions in sows: A review of their causes, prevention, and treatment
Authors: Rioja-Lang Fiona , Seddon Yolande , Brown Jennifer
Published: August 2023

Severe shoulder lesions in sows are manifested as ulcers comparable to pressure ulcers in humans. In sows, shoulder lesions appear on the skin overlying the bony prominence of the scapula, and are most commonly observed in the first weeks of lactation. Shoulder ulcers arise due to prolonged compression of blood vessels around the tuber of the scapular spine when the sow is lying, leading to insufficient blood circulation, necrosis, and subsequent ulceration. Due to the nature of shoulder lesions and their estimated occurrence (5%-50% of breeding sows worldwide), they represent an obvious welfare concern. There is also an economic impact due to labor time for treatment, medication, and premature culling of sows. While multiple factors contribute to ulcer development, maintaining optimum body condition in sows appears to be a key factor in prevention. This review summarizes the literature on sow shoulder ulcers, including the causes, prevention, and treatment. Regular monitoring of lesions is recommended, as this will help to identify individual farm causes and prevention measures. While much is known about shoulder ulcers, we conclude that there are significant gaps in the scientific literature regarding the mechanisms of development and healing, pain caused, and effective means for treatment and prevention.
The influence of age, farm, and physiological status on pig hematological profiles
Authors: Jelek Jolica , Stark Jole , Nemec Marija , Plut Jan , Golinar Oven Irena , Klinkon Martina , Stukelj Marina
Published: August 2023

Objectives: To evaluate influence of age, farm, and physiological status on pig hematological profiles. Materials and methods: This study was carried out on five 1-site, farrow-to-finish pig farms in Slovenia, where a total of 382 clinically normal pigs were sampled. All farms were free of Aujeszky’s disease (pseudorabies), classical swine fever, and porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome. Blood samples were taken from the anterior vena cava. Hematological analyses were performed with an automated hematological analyser. The following hematological variables were measured: red blood cell count (RBC), white blood cell count (WBC), hematocrit (Hct), hemoglobin concentration (Hb), erythrocyte indices, and platelet count (PLT). Differential WBC counts were determined manually using stained smears. Results: The farms themselves influenced all of the investigated variables except RBC and WBC differential (ie, lymphocytes, monocytes, and band neutrophils). A trend of lower values of RBC, Hb, and Hct, higher WBC numbers, and a higher percentage of segmented granulocytes were observed in lactating sows when compared to pregnant sows. Age significantly influenced hematological values and differential WBC counts except basophils, monocytes, and band neutrophils. Values of mean corpuscular volume (MCV) increased with age, the highest values being found in sows. Numbers of WBC and PLT decreased with age, the lowest number being observed in sows. Implications: Hematological examination may be an important diagnostic tool in the assessment of pig health status, but to interpret the results properly, it is important to consider pig age, health history, and clinical data.
Проблеми фінансування вищої освіти в Україні
Authors: Гейко Л. М. , Кузнєцова М. А.
Published: August 2023

Актуальність теми, яка досліджується у даній роботі визначається процесом формуванням економіки знань на світовому рівні та трансформуванням функцій вищої освіти, яка отримує ознаки суспільного блага, продукування та розподіл якого визначається державою. Означена тенденція зумовлює посилення значущості державного фінансування сфери вищої освіти. В роботі проаналізовано роль держави у забезпеченні фінансування сфери вищої освіти, сучасні особливості та тенденції державного замовлення на підготовку фахівців, наукових та науково-педагогічних кадрів у закладах вищої освіти та наукових установах України за останні роки. Загальні результати, які були отримані в результаті дослідження, пов’язані з визначенням вирішальної ролі держави у фінансуванні вищої освіти, що виступає запорукою підвищення якості послуг цієї сфери. В умовах повоєнного відновлення нашої країни це стане базисом для реалізації інноваційної спрямованості розвитку України та можливості зайняти гідне місце у глобальному економічному просторі.
العلاقة بين أبعاد الرؤية الاستراتيجية وأداء المنظمات - دراسة تطبيقية من وجهة نظر أعضاء هيئة التدريس في كليات جامعة فيلادلفيا
Authors: إبراهيم د.عبدالرحمن حمود
Published: August 2023

تهدف هذه الدراسة إلى قياس العلاقة بين أبعاد الرؤية الاستراتيجية وأداء المنظمات، حيث اشتمل مجتمع الدراسة على أعضاء الهيئة التدريسية ورؤساء الأقسام في كليات جامعة فيلادلفيا والبالغ عددهم نحو (206)، ولتحقيق أهداف الدراسة تم أخذ عينة عشوائية بسيطة مؤلفة من (136) فردا، وقد تم استرداد (100) استبانة صالحة للتحليل منها (80) ، وبالتالي فإن نسبتها بلغت (74%) تقريبا وتعد نسبة جيدة للتحليل، وتم تطبيق الأساليب الإحصائية اللازمة للتعامل مع أسئلة الاستبانة، وكان من أهم النتائج التي توصلت إليها الدراسة أن هناك علاقات أرتباط وتأثير لابعاد الرؤية الاستراتيجية في أداء جامعة فيلادلفيا، حیث تفسر الرؤية الاستراتيجية للجامعة ما مقداره (70.9%) من التباين في الأداء التنظيمي، اما رسالتها واهدافها تفسر ما مقداره (62.1%) و(54.4%) على التوالي من أدائها.وتقدمت الدراسة بمجموعة توصيات مستقبلية من أهمها:إجراء مزيد من الدراسات في مجال مكونات أبعاد الرؤية الاستراتيجية وعلاقتها بالأداء النوعي والكمي للمنظمات.
Phytochemical Quality and Antibacterial Activity of Triclisia patens Oliv. Root Extract
Authors: Stephanie Ogbebor Agbonomaire
Published: August 2023

The resistance to drugs by microorganisms has been on the increase despite the production of new antibiotics. Thus, it is necessary to further explore natural products to solve the problem of lingering treatment failures. This study aimed to assess the phytochemical quality and antibacterial efficacy of Triclisia patens Oliv. root extract. Cold maceration method was used to obtain the ethyl acetate and aqueous extracts. Standard methods were applied to assay for the phytochemical constituents who include; alkaloids, saponins, flavonoids, tannins, steroids, terpenoids and phenols using the ethyl acetate extract. The antibacterial activity and the minimum inhibition concentration were determined using agar well diffusion and agar dilution method respectively. The test organisms used were Escherichia coli, Bacillus subtilis, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Enterobacter sp. Following phytochemical screening, phenols, terpenoids, alkaloids and flavonoids were discovered to be present. The inhibition zone diameters of the ethyl acetate extracts were 13.00 mm, 13.70 mm, and 20.00 mm against Escherichia coli, Bacillus subtilis and Staphylococcus aureus respectively, while no inhibition zones were reported for Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Enterobacter sp. The aqueous extract revealed inhibition zone of 24.00 mm against Staphylococcus aureus, but no inhibition against Escherichia coli, Bacillus subtilis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Enterobacter sp. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of the ethyl acetate extract was 50.00 mg/mL, 3.12 mg/mL and 6.25 mg/mL against Escherichia coli, Bacillus subtilis and Staphylococcus aureus respectively. The MIC for the aqueous extract was greater than 100 mg/mL against Staphylococcus aureus. The ethyl acetate extract showed better antibacterial activity against the tested pathogens compared to the aqueous extract. The outcome of the study has validated the ethnomedicinal uses of Triclisia patens Oliv. and shown that it can be used as a source of pharmacological compounds.
FORMAÇÃO DE PROFESSORES DE MATEMÁTICA PELA UNIVERSIDADE ABERTA DO BRASIL
Authors: Sousa And´ré Cristovão , Sousa Ana Paula
Published: August 2023

Este artigo centra-se no objetivo de analisar o planejamento teórico curricular dos cursos de Licenciatura em Matemática, oferecidos pela Universidade Aberta do Brasil (UAB). Como aporte teórico, recorreu-se à literatura científica, e percebe-se que com o intuito de incentivar a formação continuada dos professores, o Ministério da Educação em parceria com as universidades públicas, oferece cursos de aperfeiçoamento, licenciatura e pós-graduação, na modalidade de Educação à Distância (EaD). Metodologicamente, o trabalho apresenta uma análise documental como forma evidenciar o planejamento e a execução destes cursos em universidades brasileiras. Considera-se que a formação continuada do professor é de suma importância para o processo de ensino e aprendizagem, e é fundamental para suprir as demandas que hoje o mundo nos impõe através das tecnologias digitais.
Palavras-chave: Formação de professor. Educação Matemática. Educação à Distância. Universidade Aberta do Brasil.
ESCOLA QUEERSTIONADORA: Por um currículo que problematize as supostas estruturas de gênero e sexualidade
Authors: Rezende Graziela Pinho , Amim Valéria
Published: August 2023

Ainda que não se discuta a respeito da diversidade de gênero e sexualidade de maneira aberta na escola, ela está presente no cotidiano dos estudantes, nos diálogos e na demarcação dos espaços físicos dessa instituição. Entretanto, ao analisarmos como os documentos norteadores do currículo citam tais questões, desde os Parâmetros Curriculares Nacionais (PCN) à Base Nacional Comum Curricular (BNCC), percebemos a prevalência da ideologia de um regime de dominação que contribui para o amoldamento da escola aos modelos hegemônicos, inviabilizando e marginalizando todos aqueles que não se encaixam no padrão cis-heteropatriarcal. Assim, o currículo também é um espaço de poder, de autoridade e de disputas ideológicas. Nesse sentido, inspirados na pedagogia queer, proposta de autoras como Deborah Britzman (1999) e Guacira Lopes Louro (2000), sugerimos uma Escola queerstionadora, na qual o currículo escolar adotaria estratégias em que estudantes seriam estimulados a questionar modelos hegemônicos e as supostas estruturas binárias de gênero e sexualidade, nos auxiliando a pensar um currículo vivo, dialógico e que potencialize as diferenças constitutivas do ser humano.
 Palavras-chave: Educação. Diversidade sexual. Gênero. Currículo.
CURRÍCULO INTEGRADO NA MODALIDADE PROEJA NO INSTITUTO FEDERAL FARROUPILHA: Um olhar a partir dos docentes
Authors: Ernst Daniela Carolina , Soares Luciano Gonçalves , Nonenmacher Sandra Elizabet Bazana , Fontoura Ana Rita Kraemer da
Published: August 2023

Apesar de diversas pesquisas educacionais apontarem a importância do Currículo Integrado (CI) para a formação de sujeitos omnilaterais, ainda existe descontinuidade entre o que se ensina e o que se pretende formar com o currículo integrado. Buscando caminhos para a superação dessas dualidades presentes na formação de Jovens e Adultos, estudantes de cursos PROEJA, desenvolveu-se essa pesquisa, realizada de maneira qualitativa com os professores de Ciências da Natureza, com o intuito de investigar possíveis caminhos para a implementação do Currículo Integrado em cursos de PROEJA, tentando identificar  e entender seus processos formativos e de educação continuada, além de compreender e explicar os limites e reflexões desses professores e de seus processos dentro do CI. Os dados provenientes das análises dos documentos sobre CI Proeja foram categorizados seguindo o sistema de codificação proposto por Bogdan e Biklen (2006). Para isso, foram entrevistados 3 professores que trabalham com Ciências da Natureza no Instituto Federal Farroupilha na modalidade PROEJA: docentes de Química, Física e Biologia. Entendemos que o tempo-espaço da sala de aula constitui o âmago da implementação desse currículo e esse entendimento pode direcionar à percepção do conjunto de diferenças que dele fazem parte e assim contribuir para a sua efetiva aplicação.
 Palavras-chave: Currículo Integrado. Proeja. Saberes Docentes.
Reservas particulares do patrimônio natural no município de Pirenópolis/GO e seus impactos ambientais
Authors: Rêgo Amanda Barbosa , Castro Joana D'arc Bardella , Verde Giuliana Vila , De Oliveira Rodrigo Victor , Fernandes Ailson da Silva
Published: August 2023

A Constituição Federal brasileira em seu art. 225 dispõe que o poder público e também a coletividade tem o dever de preservar o meio ambiente para que este seja saudável às presentes e às futuras gerações. As Reservas Particulares do Patrimônio Natural (RPPNs) são Unidades de Conservação (UCs) de uso sustentável que permitem à sociedade colaborar na preservação ambiental e cumprir este dever constitucional. Nelas, o proprietário por livre vontade, grava perpetuamente seu imóvel com o objetivo de conservar a diversidade biológica. O município de Pirenópolis localiza-se nos domínios do Cerrado, que apesar de ser considerado a Savana mais rica do mundo quanto à biodiversidade, é o segundo bioma mais degradado do país. Esta cidade goiana é a que conta com a maior quantidade de RPPNs em seu território (16 unidades), o que representa aproximadamente 20% da extensão total das UCs existentes no município. Segundo legislação tributária do estado de Goiás, a existência de unidades de conservação no território municipal permite seu acesso a um incremento de recursos públicos decorrentes do ICMS Ecológico. O objetivo do estudo foi observar os impactos locais e legais das RPPNs para Pirenópolis. Trata-se de uma pesquisa de cunho aplicado e descritivo, em que o problema foi abordado de forma quantitativa, utilizando como procedimentos técnicos a pesquisa bibliográfica e documental e seguindo o método científico dedutivo. As RPPNs além de efetivarem os direitos humanos intergeracionais, podem ser instrumentos que permitem o acesso dos municípios à maiores recursos públicos para o desenvolvimento local.
RESPOSTAS fisiológicas e de crescimento do coentro á adubação nitrogenada e irrigação com água salina
Authors: Henrique Jamiles Carvalho Gonçalves de Souza , Lisbôa Antônio Marcos Gomes , Silva Luiz Filipe dos Santos , Da Fonsêca Glícia Rafaela Freitas , Pereira Vanessa Luana da Conceição , Carvalho Lucas Henrique Maciel , Dos Santos Wilma Roberta , De Oliveira Alexandre Campelo
Published: August 2023

O coentro é uma das hortaliças mais consumidas na culinária. No entanto, em regiões com baixa disponibilidade hídrica, o seu cultivo, muitas das vezes, é submetido a irrigação com água de poços ou açudes, onde são frequentemente encontrados altos níveis de sais, afetando nos processos fisiológicos e de crescimento da cultura, diminuindo assim sua produtividade. A fim de atenuar os efeitos deletérios da salinidade sob essa cultura, práticas como suplementação com nitrogênio se tornam de suma importância. Com isso, o trabalho tem como objetivo avaliar as respostas fisiológicas do coentro á adubação nitrogenada e irrigação com água salina. O experimento ocorreu na área experimental da Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco (UFRPE), Unidade Acadêmica de Serra Talhada (UAST). O experimento foi conduzido em campo utilizando o delineamento de blocos casualizados, arranjados em esquema fatorial 5x2 correspondente a doses de nitrogênio (ureia) (0; 50; 70, 90 e 110 kg/ha-1) e níveis de salinidade (1,6 dSm-1 e 4 dSm-1), respectivamente. Foram realizadas analises de condutância estomática (gs), extravasamento de eletrólitos (EE), teor de potássio e sódio, teor de clorofila a e b e totais, e biometria. Houve maior gs no menor nível de salinidade e maior dose de nitrogênio. A maior porcentagem no EE ocorreu maior nível de salinidade. O aumento da salinidade da água de irrigação, juntamente com as doses de nitrogênio resultaram em maiores teores de sódio. Houve uma redução no teor de clorofila, no maior nível de salinidade. As maiores doses de nitrogênio proporcionaram maiores números de folhas vivas. A adubação nitrogenada proporcionou maior tolerância à salinidade para a cultura do coentro na dose 110 Kg/ha-1 para a variável condutância estomática. A raiz foi o órgão mais afetado pela salinidade, ocorrendo assim o maior extravasamento de eletrólitos. O teor de clorofila a se manteve estável até a dosagem de 60 Kg/ha-1 de nitrogênio.
MODELOS MOLECULARES FEITOS EM PAPEL PARA ESTUDO DO CONTEÚDO DE FÓRMULAS MOLECULARES DE COMPOSTOS ORGÂNICOS
Authors: Dos Santos Vanessa Miranda , E Ribeiro Almir Ribeiro , Pinheiro José Ciriaco , De Almeida Ossalin , De Almeida Roseli da Rocha Paixão , Farias Rômulo Augusto Feio , Bitencourt Heriberto Rodrigues
Published: August 2023

A dificuldade na compreensão de conteúdos abstratos, que tratem de ideias fora do plano bidimensional, como as fórmulas moleculares estruturais dos compostos orgânicos, a isomeria espacial, as projeções de Fischer e as projeções de Newman, entre outras, são de grande dificuldade para o ensino de química quando feitas apenas pelo uso do quadro escolar, para tentar superar essas dificuldades existem vários métodos de ensino, como a utilização de software, modelos moleculares os quais são importados. Então, faz-se necessária a busca por materiais e métodos que tornem os conteúdos menos abstratos, mais interessantes e atrativos para os alunos, para assim, viabilizar de forma efetiva o processo de ensino e aprendizagem. Com base nessa premissa, desenvolveu-se uma série de modelos moleculares confeccionados em papel, visando a interação do aluno com o material e o melhor entendimento do conteúdo de fórmulas moleculares de compostos orgânicos.
A ATUAÇÃO DO BADESC NO PERÍODO 2003-2014
Authors: Bordignon Fabrício Trevisol , Goularti Filho Alcides
Published: August 2023

O presente trabalho teve como objetivo analisar a atuação do Banco de Desenvolvimento Catarinense no fomento econômico regional, no período que compreende os anos de 2003 a 2014. Para atingir tal finalidade, foi feito um debate teórico demonstrando a função do crédito como alavanca do desenvolvimento. Dentro desta perspectiva, os bancos públicos desempenharam, e ainda desempenham, um papel fundamental na promoção do desenvolvimento por meio do fomento a setores estratégicos, capazes de criar cadeias industriais que efetivamente promovam o desenvolvimento econômico e social, com a geração de riquezas, e empregos essenciais para a promoção do desenvolvimento econômico e social. Os resultados obtidos com a pesquisa, por meio da análise dos financiamentos contratados no período, demonstraram algumas dificuldades enfrentadas pelo BADESC para um primeiro período de 2003-2011. Ao final, pode-se concluir pela importância fundamental da existência deste tipo de instituição financeira para o processo de desenvolvimento socioeconômico.
Pharmacokinetics and bioavailability of ofloxacin following single intramuscular and subcutaneous administration in goats
Authors: YADAV RAJKUMAR SINGH , GARG SATISH KUMAR
Published: August 2023

Comparative disposition kinetics of ofloxacin following intramuscular (i.m.) and subcutaneous (s.c.) administration was studied in goats @ 10 mg/kg. Ofloxacin was determined by HPLC method and kinetic parameters using a software. Appreciable plasma concentrations were observed within 2.5 min of drug administration and peaked at 1 h. t1/2ka and t1/2β values were 13.59 and 78.41 min after i.m. administration while 17.89 and 103.59 min after s.c. administration and the corresponding bioavailability values were 75.43±5.00 and 102.07±7.00 %. Ofloxacin may be adiministered to goat @10 mg/kg at 12 h interval by s.c. route.
Haematopoietic chimerism expressivity in bovine heterosexual twins
Authors: KOCHNEVA M L , GLAZKO T T , ZHUCHAEV K V , KOSOVSKIY G Y , GLAZKO V I
Published: August 2023

The aim of the experiment was to study the haematopoietic chimerism in bovine heterosexual twins conceived through artificial insemination and post-embryo transfer. Both animal groups were revealed to have a wide individual range of variability for the expressivity of chimerism that varied from 0 to 96% of cells with the chromosomes of an opposite sex. The study also revealed the tendency towards increased frequency of cytogenetic anomalies in immigrant cells.
Social and economic benefits of cashew (Anacardium occidentale) cultivation in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka: An analysis of the impact, its determinants and constraints
Authors: SAJEEV M V , SAROJ P L
Published: August 2023

The study measured social and economic benefits accrued from cashew (Anacardium occidentale L.) cultivation in relation with constraints faced by cashew farmers in the Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka. An â€˜ex-post-facto cause to effectâ€™ design was used and findings indicated that most cashew farmers derived moderate socio-economic benefits particularly with high social benefits in comparison to low economic benefits. High levels of social participation, extension participation, mass media exposure and opinion leadership were measured among majority of the farmers practicing cashew cultivation. Impact on cropping pattern, labour engagement and farm expenditure were found to be low while increase in family incomes and expenditure were reported. The regression analysis revealed that four personal variables, viz. the age of cashew farmer, years of experience in farming, cosmopoliteness and distance of cashew plot from home and one economic variable, i.e. importance given to cashew cultivation as exerting a significant positive contribution towards explaining the variability in socio-economic impact. The variables used in the study could together explain up to 67% variability in socio-economic impact. The stepwise regression model developed to predict socio-economic impact explained up to 68% of the variation in socioeconomic impact using the predictors; importance given to cashew (X1), years of experience in farming (X2), cosmopoliteness (X3), distance of cashew plot from home (X4), extension participation (X5), land used for other crops (X6) and net income from cashew farming (X7). The study revealed major constraints faced by farmers like poor price quoted by traders and the price fluctuations for raw cashew nut, scarcity of of hired labourers, incidence of tea mosquito bug owing to crop loss and death of yielding trees due to cashew stem and root borer attack.
Comparative analyses of morphological, anatomical and nutritional traits of cotton cultivars in relation to Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae)
Authors: THOMAS ASHA , C NAVEEN N , RAMAMURTHY V V
Published: August 2023

Leaf morphology, anatomy and nutritional traits of ten cotton cultivars were correlated with the whitefly, Bemisia tabaci (Gennadius) incidence. The cultivars namely, LD 327, P 59, HS 1300 and P 1752 had less incidence of B. tabaci ranging from 1.9-2.8 adults per leaf with higher density of glandular and non-glandular trichomes; in terms of length of trichomes and distance to phloem tissue the cultivar F 2036 had the longest while it was the shortest in LD 327. The latter was also unique in having the thinnest leaf lamina (216 Î¼m) and the least protein content in the leaf (0.40 mg/ml). The cultivars with higher B. tabaci incidence were found to have maximum calcium, chlorine and sodium contents in their leaves, while the cultivars with less incidence had higher magnesium, sulphur and potassium contents. The cultivar LD 327 which showed least incidence of B. tabaci revealed a positive correlation as regards density and length of trichomes, distance to phloem tissue, and sulphur and potassium contents with whitefly incidence.
Supercharge Your Productivity with Artificial Intelligent
Authors: Minghai Yang , Wenqing Luo , Akbar Khan Waqar , Kasture Amol , Riasat Shahroz
Published: August 2023

This article provides a concise overview of AI applications and their potential to enhance productivity in today's digital landscape. With a wide range of AI applications available on the internet, users have access to numerous options to streamline their workflows and improve performance. The article discusses the functionalities and benefits of these applications across various domains, including communication, data analysis, project management, and creative pursuits. By harnessing the power of AI, individuals and businesses can automate tasks, enhance decision-making processes, and boost overall efficiency. Understanding the specific functions and capabilities of AI applications enables users to make informed decisions about the tools that best suit their needs. While AI applications offer significant benefits, users should also consider potential limitations and address data privacy and ethical considerations. Staying informed about the latest developments in AI and exploring new applications allows individuals and businesses to leverage AI technology and maximize productivity.
Electrical Engineering Practicum: The Place of Virtual Laboratory in Nigerian Universities
Authors: Ibanga Isaac John , Karnilius Gideon Fwah , Anjili Tanimu , Hyelaiti Raphaelline
Published: August 2023

This study examined the level of awareness, perception, and utilization of virtual laboratories in Nigerian Universities by Electrical Engineering lecturers. The study was guided by three specific objectives and three survey research types. One hundred twenty-one lecturers in electrical engineering from 8 universities in Nigeria's Northeast comprised the study's population. Because the total population size was manageable, the study used whole-population sampling. Data was collected using a validated questionnaire. A reliability index of 0.79 was determined using Cronbach Alpha. Mean, and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions. The findings revealed that all the electrical engineering lecturers in Nigerian Universities are highly aware of Virtual Laboratories, and all the electrical engineering lecturers in Nigerian Universities rarely utilized Virtual Laboratories. The study recommended that the National University Commission should use all of its resources to promote the development of electrical engineering practicum by providing virtual laboratories to all universities in Nigeria, as the study found that electrical engineering lecturers in Nigerian universities have a high level of awareness of virtual laboratories; in addition to supporting physical laboratories in the universities, the administration should provide for the training of laboratory technicians and electrical engineering lecturers in Nigerian universities on how to effectively use the virtual laboratory facilities for conducting various types of experiments.
The Influence of Training, Motivation, and Self-Efficacy on Career Planning
Authors: Martini Sri , Khan Waqar Akbar , Muttaqiyathun Ani
Published: August 2023

This research study was conducted to investigate the influence of training, motivation, and self-efficacy on career planning among final year students of the Management Study Program. The main purpose of this research was to determine whether these three variables had any significant effect on the student's career planning. The research design used in this study was quantitative and correlational. Purposive sampling was used to select the participants of this study, with a total of 128 students being selected. The statistical techniques used included multiple linear regression, T-test, and F-test. The results of the study showed that the variables of training, motivation, and self-efficacy collectively have a significant influence on the career planning of final year students in the Management Study Program. Additionally, it was found that the variables of training, motivation, and self-efficacy individually have a significant positive effect on career planning. These findings suggest that students who receive adequate training, have high levels of motivation, and possess a strong sense of self-efficacy are more likely to engage in career planning activities.
Maximizing Labor Productivity in the Herbal Medicine Industry
Authors: Mutiasari Febi Dian , Muttaqiyathun Ani , Kumar Krishna
Published: August 2023

This study aimed to examine the impact of training, motivation, and work environment on the labour productivity of the Jamu Industry Center. The sample consisted of all 85 workers in the herbal medicine industry operation, who were selected using census sampling. A quantitative approach was utilized, and data were collected using questionnaires. Multiple linear regression analysis, partial tests, and simultaneous tests were employed to analyze the data. The results showed that training negatively and significantly affected labour productivity, while motivation and work environment had positive and significant impacts. Furthermore, training, motivation, and work environment collectively influenced labour productivity. The studied variables accounted for 68.3% of the variance in productivity. These findings suggest that improving the work environment and motivation may enhance labour productivity in the herbal medicine industry, while caution should be exercised when implementing training programs.
The Effect of Laboratory Parameters and Prognostic Scores on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in Coronavirus Disease-19 Patients in Intensive Care Unit
Authors: Öztürk Sönmez Leyla
Published: August 2023

ÖZET Amaç: COVID-19 hastalarının yaklaşık üçte biri kritik hastalığa yakalanmaktadır. Modifiye Glasgow prognostik skoru(mGPS) ve modifiye sistemik inflamasyon skoru(mSIS), sistemik inflamasyonu gösterir. Bu çalışmanın amacı, COVID-19 olan ve kardiyopulmoner resüsitasyon(CPR) girişiminde bulunan hastalarda kan değerlerinin karşılaştırılmasıyla mGPS, mSIS ve CPR sonucu(spontan dolaşımın geri dönüşü ya da ölüm) arasındaki ilişkiyi değerlendirmektir. Gereç ve Yöntem: COVID-19 nedeniyle yoğun bakımda yatışı gereken ve CPR uygulanan 65 hasta geriye dönük olarak tarandı. Hastalar CPR sonrası ölen hastaları kapsayan GroupEX (n=45) ve spontan dolaşımın geri dönüşü sağlanan hastaları kapsayan GroupROSC (ROSC) (n=20) olarak iki gruba ayrıldı. Hastaların mGPS ve mSIS değerleri hesaplandı. Bulgular: GrupROSC’ da nötrofil yüzdesi, INR ve bilirubin anlamlı düşük; monosit yüzdesi ve albumin anlamlı yüksek olarak saptandı (p< 0.001, p=0.01, p=0.04, p= 0.01, p=0.004 , p<0.001 sırasıyla). Ek olarak, iki grup arasında mGPS' de anlamlı bir fark vardı (p=0,032). ROC analizinde mSIS ve mGPS, GroupEX'te daha yüksek puanlar gösterdi. mSIS duyarlılığı ve özgüllüğü sırasıyla %83,7 ve %68,4 (p=0,34) ve mGPS duyarlılığı ve özgüllüğü sırasıyla %95,3 ve %68,4 (p=0,09) olarak saptandı. Sonuç: Sonuçlarımıza göre mGPS ve mSIS, CPR sonuç tahminine katkıda bulunabilir. Anahtar Kelimeler: COVID-19, mGPS, mSIS, serum biyokimyası, resüsitasyon
Meniere Hastalarında İntratimpanik Gentamisin Enjeksiyonunun Vertigo Kontrolünü Sağlamadaki Etkinliği
Authors: Dündar Mehmet Akif
Published: August 2023

ÖZET Amaç: Medikal tedaviye dirençli Meniere hastalarında intratimpanik gentamisin (İTG) enjeksiyonunun vertigo kontrolünü sağlamadaki etkinliği ve karşılaşılan problemler araştırıldı. Gereçler ve Yöntem: Retrospektif olarak 2000-2015 yılları arasında dosya taraması yapıldı. Kliniğimizde Meniere hastalığı tanısı konulan ve İTG enjeksiyonu yapılan 12 hasta çalışmaya dahil edildi. Bu hastalara Meniere hastalığı tanısı Amerikan Otolaringoloji Baş ve Boyun Cerrahisi Akademisi’nin ölçütlerine göre konulmuştu. İTG uygulanan hastalar en az 6 ay medikal tedaviye yanıtsız, ağır sensorinöral işitme kaybı (> 60 dB) olan hastalardı. Hastalardan bilateral etkilenenlere İTG semptomatik kulağa uygulanmıştı. Bu hastalara İTG ardışık 5 gün boyunca 40 mg/dl dozunda 0,5- 1 cc uygulanmıştı. Hastalar son enjeksiyondan 6 ay sonra Amerikan Kulak Burun Boğaz-Baş ve Boyun Cerrahisi Akademisi (AAO-HNS) vertigo düzelme kriterlerine göre değerlendirilmişti. Bulgular: Vertigo kontrolünde tam ve önemli derecede kontrol sağlanan hasta sayısı 11 (%92) idi. Bir (%8) hastada kısmi kontrol sağlanmıştı. Beş (%41) hastada tinnitus kontrolü, 8 (%66) hastada aural dolgunluk kontrolünde başarı sağlanmıştı. On (%81) hastada akut vestibüler yetmezlik ve vestibüler deaferantasyon sendromu gelişmişti. Enjeksiyona bağlı mirinjit, enfeksiyon, perforasyon gibi komplikasyonlar görülmemişti. Sonuç: Meniere hastalığında vertigo kontrolü için yapılan intratimpanik enjeksiyonların güvenli, ucuz, etkili ve kolay uygulanan yöntemler olduğu görülmektedir. İntratimpanik uygulanan gentamisin dozu, uygulama periyodu ve şekli konusunda belirli bir algoritma için klinik ve deneysel araştırmalara ihtiyaç vardır. Anahtar Kelimeler: Meniere hastalığı, vertigo, intratimpanik enjeksiyon, gentamisin
Unraveling the Mystery Surrounding the Origins of Taijiquan by New Historical Materials in Tang Village, China
Authors:   Independent Researcher, Chu T. Julian , Li DeYin ,   Renmin University of China (Retired Professor), Li Libing ,   County Government Official, Boai County (Retired), Wei Meizhi ,   County Government Official, Boai County (Retired)
Published: August 2023

In this paper the recently recovered records of the Li family are discussed. These records answer many questions surrounding the start of taijiquan. This corrects many prior assumptions, and the documents reveal new insights into how various certain martial arts originally developed.
Grundlagen der Waffen- und Munitionstechnik
Authors: Enke Thomas
Published: August 2023

Waffentechnik: Grundlagen für Aus- und Weiterbildung

In kurzen Kapiteln bietet Grundlagen der Waffen- und Munitionstechnik einen Einblick in Historie, Gegenwart und derzeitige Entwicklung der Waffentechnik. Enthalten sind sowohl die Grundzüge der Ballistik als auch Beschreibungen der gängigen Waffen- und Munitionsgattungen.

Das Fachbuch Grundlagen der Waffen- und Munitionstechnik unterstützt in der militärfachlichen Ausbildung in der Bundeswehr und in Polizeieinheiten. Das Nachschlagewerk bietet aber auch dem interessierten Kenner einmalige Einblicke.

Aus dem Inhalt:

Ballistik

Explosionsstoffe

Rohrwaffen

Lafetten und Anbauteile

Begriffsbestimmungen bei Waffen

Rohrwaffengebundene Munition

Nicht-Rohrwaffengebundene Munition

Flugkörper und Drohnen

Sonstige Munition (z. B. Feuerwerk)
Umweltbriefe SPEZIAL - Klimananpassung
Authors:   Walhalla Fachredaktion
Published: August 2023

Klimaanpassung

Klimaschutz und Anpassung werden längst im selben Atemzug genannt, denn sie sind keine alternativen Strategien, sondern zwei Seiten einer Medaille. Viele Kommunen haben bereits konkrete Projekte und Lösungen zur Klimaanpassung in Angriff genommen. Zu diesem Thema fasst dieses UmweltBriefe-SPEZIAL die aussagekräftigsten Artikel vergangener Jahre zusammen. Wer Expertise und Unterstützung sucht, wird fündig.
Analýza skúseností z pilotnej realizácie kurzov profesijného rozvoja vysokoškolských učiteľov
Authors: Novák Jaromír
Published: August 2023

Cieľom článku je zdôvodniť voľbu cieľov, obsahovej štruktúry a spôsobu pilotnej implementácie nových kurzov pre interných doktorandov a začínajúcich od­borných asistentov na Ekonomickej univerzite v Bratislave a analyzovať ich vnímanie prvými účastníkmi kurzov z hľadiska zmysluplnosti a užitočnosti workshopovej časti týchto kurzov pre ich pedagogickú prax. Za účelom naplnenia druhého cieľa sme po pi­lotnej realizácii prvého semestra kurzov uskutočnili dotazníkový prieskum medzi ich účastníkmi s nadväzujúcimi cielenými rozhovormi s vybranými respondentmi. V prí­spevku uvádzame hlavné zistenia z vykonanej tematickej analýzy výpovedí respon­dentov v dotazníkoch a porovnávame ich vnímanie kurzov a workshopov s pôvodný­mi zámermi, s ktorými boli ich obsah a jednotlivé aktivity navrhnuté. Vyabstrahované hlavné výsledky a závery môžu byť inšpiráciou pre tvorcov pedagogických kurzov v rámci profesijného rozvoja vysokoškolských učiteľov aj na iných vysokých školách.
KONDISI HIDRODINAMIKA DAN TRANSPOR SEDIMEN DI MUARA SUNGAI PALU
Authors: Lutfi Mohammad , Lumbaa Markus , Risna Risna
Published: August 2023

Sedimentation at the mouth of the Palu River is the cause of frequent flooding in Palu City. This study aims to understand the hydrodynamic conditions and longshore sediment transport around the mouth of the Palu River. Hydrodynamic conditions were analyzed by measuring velocity and current direction, salinity, discharge, breaking wave height, breaking wave depth, wave incidence angle, water density, and water depth. While the amount of longshore sediment transport was calculated based on the CERC empirical formula. The results revealed that the distribution of currents at the mouth of the Palu River was dominated by river currents, where the amount of seawater in the mouth of the river was small. This could be seen from the small salinity value, which ranged from 1 ‰ to 5 ‰. The longshore sediment transport around the Palu River estuary is 36.06 m3/day, where this sediment resulted in silting at the Palu River estuary during deposition.
Aplikasi Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) Metode Parwise Comparison Untuk Penentuan Kawasan Rawan Banjir di Balikpapan Tengah
Authors: Ryka Hamriani , Pratikno Fathony Akbar , Battu Desianto Payung
Published: August 2023

Balikpapan City has recently often experienced flood natural disasters in certain locations, one of which is the Central Balikpapan District which results in losses, this study aims to analyze the flood-prone areas of Central Balikpapan. Analysis of flood-prone areas in this study used a Geographic Information System approach that was aligned with remote sensing. This analysis uses four parameters, namely (1) Slope Slope (2) Land Use (3) Distance to River (4) Rainfall. From the slope analysis of the slope of the study area located in the plain area (at a marble level of 0-13% to 21-55%). The land use analysis of the dominant research area is residential or built-up land.  Analyze the distance to the river with <100-meters closest to the river. Daily rainfall analysis using the Ishoyet method resulted in a rainfall distribution of <13.6 mm which entered the low category. After processing the data of each parameter, a classification of each parameter was obtained in the form of a map, namely a rainfall map with a weight of 0.618448999, a map of the distance to the river with a weight of 0.144534112, a slope map with a weight of 0.122975261 and a land use map with a weight of 0.114041629. Obtained the flood vulnerability level of Central Balikpapan is the safest to occupy 8% of the research area, safely occupy 32% of the research area, threatened to occupy 45% of the research area and the last one is flood-prone by occupying 5% of the research area.Keywords: Flood, Geographic Information System (GIS), Analytic Hierarchy Processes (AHP), Balikpapan Tengah
STUDI POLA DISPERSI EMISI GAS SO2 DARI CEROBONG KILANG PT PERTAMINA (PERSERO) RU V BALIKPAPAN
Authors: Nisa Khairun
Published: August 2023

Modeling of exhaust emissions (SO2) from refinery chimneys was carried out using the Gaussian Plume model through Screen3 software. The results showed that there was an influence of wind speed and atmospheric stability on the variation in modeling results. The higher the wind speed and the more stable an atmosphere, the lower the resulting concentration value. Modeling on the worst case scenario, produces the largest possible concentration value that might occur somewhere. The distribution map of the model results is displayed following the dominant wind direction, namely to the South and North of the refinery. The difference in the magnitude of the distribution of concentration values is depicted in the color difference. The more stable the conditions of atmospheric stability, the farther the high concentration will be from the refinery. The overall value of the model results shows a concentration value that is below the quality standard value when based on PP No. 41 of 1999. Mitigation of risk management includes regular training by industry and the government regarding air emissions and ambient air at refineries; through policies to eliminate the risk of industrial accidents.
To Form More than to Inform
Authors: Blaschko Paul , Dutmer Evan , Dutmer Haley , Ziegler Blake ,   Philosophy Documentation Center
Published: August 2023

In this paper we argue that God and the Good Life, a prominent philosophy as a way of life (PWOL) undergraduate course, serves the needs of novices in philosophy classrooms, whether they plan to continue in the study of philosophy or not. We draw from both philosophy and educational psychology in making our case and highlight four distinctive components of God and the Good Life pedagogy at the University of Notre Dame: 1) transformative learning goals, 2) immersive experiences, 3) deep personal connections to students’ everyday lives, and 4) cooperative relationships of mutual support in a community of dialogue. We end with a coda on even wider relevance for PWOL pedagogies in bringing about the pluralistic society we hope for, even in our deeply polarized societal moment.
Evolution Is Not Good
Authors: Rohwer Yasha ,   Center for Environmental Philosophy, The University of North Texas
Published: August 2023

Many environmental ethicists think evolutionary processes are good or, put differently, that they are morally valuable. Furthermore, many claim this value can be compromised when humans disrupt or cause a break in these processes. In this paper, I argue this account is mistaken. Evolution is not good. Furthermore, evolution cannot be “broken” by mere human involvement. There is no preordained trajectory in evolution; randomness, genetic drift, and historical contingency influence all evolutionary histories. Additionally, to think humans necessarily undermine so-called “natural” processes and turn them artificial is to ignore Vogel (2011, 2015), and insist on pre-Darwinian dualism. There is no morally meaningful distinction between natural selection and artificial selection; they are both simply selection. Furthermore, animals shape their own evolutionary trajectories, their progenies’, and those of other organisms through their intentions and choices—as is illustrated in the theory of niche construction. Human involvement in evolutionary processes does not “break” them nor does it necessarily reduce the value of the end products of those processes.
Teaching English to Very Young Learners in Kindergartens in Myanmar
Authors: Po Ei Thet Hmoo , Pransiska Rismareni
Published: August 2023

The purpose of this study is to determine the Implementation of Teaching English To Very Young Learners in kindergartens in Myanmar. The subjects of this study are the early childhood education teachers from  Myanmar. The research problem is going to investigate is the practice of teaching in  Myanmar particularly on the methods of teaching tend to implement in Yangon city Myanmar. Data is obtained through questionnaires. The Research findings on teachers’ involvement are first briefly reviewed, and then the analyses using the data are discussed to identify the trend and practice of teaching English in Kindergarten. It can be concluded that the planning, methods, the analysis used in this paper are in accordance with the references.
Spatial distribution and insecticide susceptibility profile of aedes aegypti mosquitoes in south-eastern, Tanzania
Authors:   , Kahamba Najat
Published: August 2023

Aedes-borne diseases such as dengue and chikungunya constitute constant threats globally. In Tanzania, the main vector species is Aedes aegypti, which is widely distributed in urban areas, but whose ecology remains poorly-understood in growing towns and secondary cities. We collected adult mosquitoes using Gravid Aedes trap and surveyed aquatic habitats of Ae. aegypti mosquitoes in and around Ifakara, a fast-growing town in south-eastern Tanzania. Field-collected mosquitoes were tested for susceptibility to common insecticides in dry and rainy seasons. A total of 926 mosquitoes were collected, 431 (46.5%) were identified as Aedes aegypti, 487 (52.5%) Culex, 8 (0.01%) as other Aedes and 13 (0.01%) as Anopheles mosquitoes. Of 1515 and 1933 aquatic habitats examined in dry and rainy seasons respectively, 18.87% and 14.64% contained Aedes immatures (container index. In the 2315 and 2832 houses visited in dry and rainy seasons, 4.9% and 6.6% had at least one Aedes-positive habitat. The main habitat types included: (a) used vehicle tires and discarded containers, (b) flower pots and clay pots, and (c) holes made by residents on trunks of coconut trees to support climbing harvesters. Aedes aegypti adults were susceptible to all tested insecticides in both seasons, except bendiocarb, against which resistance was observed in rainy season. The high infestation levels indicate significant risk of Aedes-borne diseases, requiring immediate action to prevent potential outbreaks in the area. While used tires, discarded containers and flower pots are key habitats for Aedes, this study also identified coconut harvesting as an important risk factor, and the associated tree-holes as potential targets for Aedes control. Since Ae. aegypti mosquitoes are still susceptible to insecticides, effective control could combine environmental management, preferably involving communities, habitat removal and insecticide spraying.
Prevalence of hypertension and its association to HIV related factors among HIV patients on antiretroviral medications in Bagamoyo district, Tanzania
Authors:   , Nyangi Getera Isack
Published: August 2023

Effective use of antiretroviral therapy (ART), has greatly upgraded the quality of life and survival of individuals suffering from HIV/AIDS. However, the incidence rate of hypertension is reported growing up. The overall aim was to find out the prevalence of hypertension and its association with HIV related factors in HIV patients on ART, in Bagamoyo district Tanzania. The design was a cross-sectional study of HIV patients on ART visiting care and treatment clinics. Hypertension was defined as systolic blood pressure ≥ 140 mmHg, diastolic blood pressure ≥ 90 mmHg or being on medications for hypertension. Logistic regression was applied during the analysis. The study investigated 328 HIV patients on ART, 64.6% were female, and 92.68% on non-protease inhibitors medication and 14% had a prior history of TB in the past 5 years. The overall prevalence of hypertension was 29.3% and it was significantly and positively associated with increasing age (years): 40-59, 3.40 (1.80-6.41) 0.001, ≥ 60, 9.25 (3.96-21.60) 0.001, obesity 3.63 (1.60-8.26) 0.002, nonprotease inhibitors 4.31 (1.16-16.03) 0.029 and tenofovir 4.27 (1.15-15.96) 0.031. Both of the duration since HIV diagnosed, recent CD4+cell count and history of TB in the past 5 years were not statistically significant associated with increased odds of having hypertension. In conclusion the prevalence of hypertension in HIV patients on ART was 29.3% and it was significantly and positively associated with increasing age, obesity, and non-protease inhibitors. Regular monitoring of blood pressure, anthropometrics, and ART drug toxicity are crucial among HIV patients.