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Comparison of the LEGO Mindstorms NXT and EV3 Robotics Education Platforms
Authors: Sherrard Ann , Rhodes Amy
Published: July 2023

The release of the latest LEGO Mindstorms EV3 robotics platform in September 2013 has provided a dilemma for many youth robotics leaders. There is a need to understand the differences in the Mindstorms NXT and EV3 in order to make future robotics purchases. In this article the differences are identified regarding software, hardware, sensors, the brick, and resources. Through situational advice, recommendations are given to study the comparison chart and review finances to make an educated decision about which kit will meet programmatic needs and ensure a successful purchase.
Job Satisfaction in the North Dakota State University Extension Service
Authors: Hodous Bill , Young Brent , Borr Mari , Vettern Rachelle
Published: July 2023

Retirement rates are on the increase. Levels of job satisfaction and changing demographics raise concerns about attrition in the North Dakota State University Extension Service system. The study reported here examined data provided from the Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire and a demographics questionnaire to describe the overall job satisfaction of employees in the North Dakota State University Extension Service as well as their satisfaction based on the 20 job satisfaction scales of the MSQ. Determining levels of satisfaction, especially in relation to specific aspects of the job, is a necessary priority in recruiting and retaining new employees.
Crowdsourcing Rural Data Collection
Authors: Ahmed Adeel
Published: July 2023

The rise of geospatial information on popular websites and its comparative lack in rural areas prompted the pilot project described here to apply crowdsourcing techniques to community mapping. The 3-month project yielded many valuable lessons to apply to future endeavors, but did not yield enough point-of-interest (POI) data to merit an analysis of its accuracy. Results were disappointing in that few POIs were collected, despite participants' initial enthusiasm and hours of training. Key questions for the future are the following. Is it feasible to sustain volunteer-based community mapping efforts in rural areas? And, if so, what kind of incentives should be offered?
Extension Community Development: Building Strong, Vibrant Communities
Authors: Beaulieu Lionel , Cordes Sam
Published: July 2023

Extension community development (CD) became part of the work of the Cooperative Extension Service in the mid-1950s, but the seeds of the CD program were planted with the release of the Country Life Commission in 1909. This article traces a brief history of Extension CD, along with the current priorities of this program area. Key issues that the Extension system and the CD program must address in the years ahead are discussed, as well.
Pinterest for Parent Education
Authors: Routh Brianna , Langworthy Sara , Jastram Hannah
Published: July 2023

As more parents are using the Internet to answer their questions, Extension needs to provide practical, research-based resources in an accessible format. Pinterest is a platform that can be used by Extension educators to provide continued education and make reputable resources more discoverable for parents. Based on Knowles adult learning theory and user demographics, University of Minnesota Extension Center for Family Development (ECFD) started a successful Pinterest pilot in August 2013. From this experience, we have provided recommendations successfully developing and maintaining a Pinterest page for educational purposes that can be used by other Extension educators in their work.
Prevalence and Effectiveness of Technology Use Among Family & Consumer Sciences Agents
Authors: Toelle Stephanie , Harris Victor
Published: July 2023

Extension agents are encouraged to use new technologies to reach and teach their clientele. To uncover the prevalence and effectiveness of technology use, a survey was conducted among family and consumer sciences agents in the southern region of the United States. The results show that there is not much deviation from PowerPoint presentations, though some additional multimedia is incorporated. Barriers and advantages of using educational technology are discussed.
Bridging Formal and Informal Learning Environments
Authors: Barker Bradley , Larson Kim , Krehbiel Michelle
Published: July 2023

Out-of-school time programs that provide science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) educational content are promising approaches to develop skills and abilities in students. These programs may potentially inspire students with engaging hands-on, minds-on activities that encourages their natural curiosity around STEM content areas. However, it is also important to align out-of-school time learning activities with what is being taught in the formal classroom so that the experiences are congruent. Two examples of congruent programs are described in this article.
Are You Ready to Flip? A New Approach to Staff Development
Authors: Burns Connie , Schroeder Mary
Published: July 2023

A modified flipped classroom model was used to present content on the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) to Community Nutrition Educators (CNEs). CNEs read the DGA prior to discussions at staff meetings. The purpose of the readings and discussions was to increase knowledge of the DGA and offer strategies for applying these concepts professionally and personally. Ninety-two percent agreed or strongly agreed the readings and discussions were relevant to their work and life. This modified flipped classroom process enhances CNE understanding and application of new information. Current staff development opportunities now include this modified flipped classroom model.
Understanding the Role of Culture and Heritage in Community Festivals: An Importance-Performance Analysis
Authors: Hugo Nicole , Lacher Geoffrey
Published: July 2023

Festivals can support local communities by bringing in unique visitors who will inject new revenue into the economy. Continued evaluation of festivals is necessary to ensure they are meeting customer expectations, which will generate positive word-of-mouth advertising and repeat visitation. The research reported here used an importance-performance analysis to evaluate a regional festival in South Carolina. Particular attention was paid to the importance of the cultural aspects of the festival. Based on a survey of 212 festival attendees, several recommendations are made to festival planners. Results indicate that cultural aspects of the festival were not very important to attendees.
Factors Influencing Latino Participation in Community-Based Diabetes Education
Authors: Francis Sarah , Noteman Amber , Litchfield Ruth
Published: July 2023

An Extension diabetes program (DP) was revised for Latinos; however, participation was limited. Factors influencing low participation rates were examined. Five Latinos interested in the DP participated in a focus group discussion. Transcripts were analyzed for themes. Preferred education programs were multi-session, local, group classes led by an engaging teacher during the summer. Participants learned of the DP through friends and Extension; preferred marketing strategies were Spanish radio, local health clinics, and Spanish-print media. Attendance barriers included scheduling conflicts. Limited use of culturally preferred marketing and scheduling conflicts were likely barriers. Culturally appropriate programs should use culturally preferred marketing strategies to be successful.
How Knowledge, Experience, and Educational Level Influence the Use of Informal and Formal Sources of Home Canning Information
Authors: Taylor Gina , Nichols Allison , Cook Ami
Published: July 2023

In the research study reported here, West Virginia University Extension educators surveyed the public about their current canning knowledge and practices in 2010. The results showed that educational background and canning experience were the most important factors in understanding how clients seek canning information and the degree to which they preserve foods safely. Home canners primarily use family members as first sources of canning information and consider Extension one of the less important sources of information. Improved marketing efforts are needed to increase canners' understanding of the importance of formal canning sources, especially those offered by Extension programs.
The Use of Digital Technology in Extension
Authors: Woods Kristin , Langcuster James
Published: July 2023

This Commentary describes how andragogy has evolved with the emergence of digital technology. The information can be used by Extension educators to merge technology with traditional adult education theory. Knowles' assumptions of adult learners are discussed as they relate to an online learning environment. The role of Extension educators as facilitators of self-directed learning via the Internet is of specific interest to field specialists.
In vitro effects of PCBs and OH-PCBs on the basal and dexamethasone-modified thyroid hormone metabolism in chicken liver
Authors: Kowalik Kinga , Katarzyńska-Banasik Dorota , Frydrych Karolina , Sechman Andrzej
Published: July 2023

To assess the in vitro effect of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and their hydroxylated metabolites (OH - -PCBs) on the metabolism of thyroid hormones (THs) in chicken liver, explants of liver tissue were incubated in a medium supplemented with dexamethasone (DEX) (100 nM),
PCB118 (dioxin-like PCB), PCB153 (non-dioxin-like PCB), 4-OH-PCB107 and 3-OH-PCB153 (0.5 × 10-8 M), and with DEX together with each of the PCBs and OH-PCBs to determine the triiodothyronine (T3) secretion, thyroxine (T4) to T3 conversion, mRNA
expression and protein concentration of the iodothyronine deiodinases (DIO1, DIO2, DIO3), TH transporters (OATP1C1, MCT8, MCT10, LAT1) and TH receptors (THRA, THRB). The results obtained revealed that the tested PCBs and OH-PCBs interacted with and/or abolished the inhibitory
effects of DEX on T3 secretion and T4 to T3 conversion. The tested dl- and ndl-PCBs and their hydroxylated metabolites affected the basal and DEX-modified mRNA expression and the protein concentration of all three deiodinases. The PCBs and OH-PCBs did not change
the MCT8 gene expression; however, PCB118 and 4-OH-PCB107 reduced the MCT10 mRNA levels with a concomitant increase in the basal and DEX - -stimulated LAT1 mRNA expression. PCB153 and 3-OH-PCB153 did not influence the MCT10 expres- sion, but they elevated the
basal and reduced DEX-stimulated LAT1 mRNA levels. Among the four tested PCBs, only 4-OH-PCB decreased the TRβ0 mRNA expression. In conclusion, to our knowledge, these results revealed for the first time that both dl-PCB and ndl-PCB and their OH-PCBs affect T3
secretion and T4 to T3 conversion, as well as the expression of iodothyronine deiodinases and TH transporters in chicken liver. These results indicate that not only the parental PCBs, but also their hydroxylated deriva - tives may influence iodothyronine metabolism in
a chicken's liver, resulting in changes in T3 availability in the organism.
In search of suitable habitats for water beetles (Insecta: Coleoptera) within a heavily transformed river system
Authors: Szlauer-Łukaszewska Agnieszka , Buczyński Paweł , Pakulnicka Joanna , Buczyńska Edyta
Published: July 2023

The Odra is a large, regulated river, along which many groynes have been built. There are few publications examining how groynes affect the functioning of a river. We investigated the effect of these hydro-engineering structures on the water beetle fauna of a river subject to strong
human pressure. The species composition, assemblages, functional and ecological groups of these beetles in groyne fields were compared with those of oxbows in the Odra valley. We demonstrated that the groyne fields were highly beneficial for water beetle development, offering highly suitable
alternative habitats to oxbows which, though natural, are sensitive and endangered habitats in river valleys. The numerically dominant species in the groyne fields were rheophiles, which are typical of weakly eutrophic, well-oxygenated oxbows. Species-wise, eurytopes were the most important
beetle assemblage. Macrophytes and organic matter were the factors governing the occurrence of saprophages and polyphages, which provide plentiful food resources for the predominating predators in these habitats. Either the pH, visibility, temperature, hardness and O2 both the vegetation,
water depth, breadth of the littoral of the two habitat types were key to the beetles' distribution. The presence of groyne fields has rendered the species richness of the Odra's water beetles comparable with that of large, natural rivers, which amply demonstrates that not all anthropogenic
transformations of habitats are inherently negative.
Germ line restricted B chromosomes in grasshoppers
Authors: Camacho Juan Pedro M.
Published: July 2023

Decades ago, the presence of extra chromosomes restricted to the male germ line in several grasshopper species was interpreted as recurrent polysomy, as experimental crosses suggested that the extra chromoso- mes were not transmitted from adult male parents to their embryo offspring.
Under this hypothesis, polysomy was generated de novo through a nondisjunction for some chromosomes of the standard karyotype. In the current study, I test this hypothesis by analysing 17 families of tandem repeats (TRs) in two males of the grasshopper Chorthippus parallelus,
which displays mosaicism for this kind of extra chromosome. According to the de novo polysomy hypothesis, the extra chromosomes should show the same FISH pattern for the TRs analysed as at least one of the A chromosomes. However, three TR families displayed patterns of FISH bands on
the standard and extra chromosomes that ruled out the former as a possible source for the latter. Therefore, these extra chromosomes are best interpreted as B chromosomes restricted to the germ line, presumably present in both sexes, which are inherited as such and are not recurrently generated
de novo from the A chromosomes. Key words: Extra chromosomes, FISH, polysomy, tandem repeats
Amoeba proteus Pallas, 1766 (Leidy, 1878) isolated from the natural biotopes of Ukraine (morphology and phylogenetic relationships)
Authors: Patsyuk Marina
Published: July 2023

Naked amoebas of the genus Amoeba Bory de Saint-Vincent, 1822 are large protists, which are among the favourite objects of biochemical and cytogenetic studies. However, they are rare in natural biotopes, and are least represented on molecular phylogenetic trees. I sequenced the
18S rRNA gene of the Amoeba proteus strain AP07 (ON907618), which presents the typical morphology of A. proteus. A phylogenetic analysis showed that Amoeba proteus AP07, found in the River Stokhid of the Volyn Region, is reliably grouped with the isolate Amoeba proteus
(AJ314604) from the reservoirs of Switzerland. These isolates were placed in a sister group to representatives of the genus Chaos Linnaeus, 1767, which confirmed its position, as established earlier on the basis of morphological characteristics. All of them form a relatively well-supported
clade, which corresponds to the family Amoebidae.
Creative Intercultural Collaboration in the UK Modern Foreign Languages Classroom
Authors: McAllister Áine , Brandford Verna , Smith Camilla
Published: July 2023

This issue features a series of articles which outline approaches to teaching and learning languages foregrounding collaboration, and in which creativity is fostered and culture is drawn upon.
Pharmacological effect of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors in reducing the incidence of nephrolithiasis
Authors: Najafian Arash , Esteki Sadaf
Published: July 2023

Nephrolithiasis is one of the common diseases without effective treatment, the incidence of which has increased in the world in recent decades. Sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitor can reduce the probability of nephrolithiasis in diabetic and non-diabetic people.
Efektivitas terapi bermain: melukis dan mewarnai terhadap penurunan tingkat kecemasan akibat hospitalisasi pada anak
Authors: Munir Zainal
Published: July 2023

Kecemasan hospitalisasi yang terjadi pada anak karna adanya perasaan takut dan tidak adanya penerimaan terhadap perubahan status kesehatan sehingga menyebabkan kegelisahan bahkan trauma berkepanjangan. Untuk mengurangi kecemasan hospitalisasi pada anak bisa diberikan berbagai cara diantaranya dengan memberi stimulasi berupa terapi bermain dengan media lukis dan mewarnai. Tujuan: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui keefektivan terapi bermain melukis dan mewarnai terhadap penurunan tingkat kecemasan pada anak yang di rawat inap. Metode: penelitian ini menggunakan kuantitatif dengan rancangan pra Eksperiment dengan pendekatan one group pretest posttest: one way anova dan paired samples T test. Dengan jumlah responden sebanyak 84 yang terdiri dari 28 responden pada setiap kelompok. Hasil yang diperoleh nilai P=0,000 < 0,05 yang berarti Ho ditolak dan Ha diterima. Kesimpulan: Terdapat perbedaan terapi bermain melukis dan mewarnai terhadap penurunan tingkat kecemasan pada anak akibat hospitalisasi di RSUD dr. H. Koesnadi Bondowoso.
Bitki Transplantasyon Uygulamaları: Rize Kenti Örneği
Authors: ÇORBACI Ömer Lütfü , EKREN Erdi , USTA Ömür
Published: July 2023

Günümüzde hızla gelişen teknolojinin getirdiği imkânlar ile beraber insanlar bir peyzaj tasarımı yapıldığında ihtiyaç duydukları estetik ve fonksiyonel özelliklere bir an önce kavuşma arzusundadırlar. Bu amaçla yapılan transplantasyon çalışmaları sayesinde kent içinde bitkilendirilecek alanlar, tohum ekimi ve fidan dikimi ile uzun yıllar sonucunda alacağı görünüme bir anda kavuşmaktadır. Çalışma kapsamında Rize Ziraat Botanik Bahçesi, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Üniversitesi Zihni Derin Kampüsü, Portakallık Mahallesi’nde yapımı devam eden ve ismi henüz verilmemiş olan park alanı ile Rize Hayvan Barınağı’nda hem günümüzün modern teknolojisiyle geliştirilen yöntemler ve makineler yardımıyla hem de el ile bitki transplantasyonu çalışmaları yapılarak buradaki bitkilerin transplantasyon aşamaları incelenmiş ve alanların sürdürülebilirliğine katkıda bulunarak görsel değerlerinin artırılması amaçlanmıştır. Uygulama alanlarında toplam 8 farklı tür Betula alba L. (Huş), Chamaerops excelsa Thunb. (Tüylü Palmiye), Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck (Portakal ağacı), Diospyros kaki L.f. (Trabzon Hurması), Lagerstroemia indica L. (Oya Ağacı), Liquidambar styraciflua L. (Amerikan Sığla Ağacı), Platanus orientalis L. (Doğu Çınarı), Tilia tomentosa Moench (Gümüşi Ihlamur) ve 34 adet bitki üzerinde çalışılmıştır. Uygulama sonrasında herhangi bir bitki kaybı ve hastalanması görülmemiştir. Sonuç olarak, Rize kentindeki bitki transplantasyon uygulamalarının şehrin yeşil alanlarını iyileştirme potansiyeline sahip olduğu ortaya konarak plantasyon çalışmaları ile ilgili öneriler geliştirilmiştir.
A COMPARATIVE STUDY THE EFFECTIVENEESS OF SHOPEE AND TOKOPEDIA INSTAGRAM SOCIAL MEDIA BY USING THE EPIC MODEL (A CASE STUDY AT THE COLLEGE STUDENT IN BENGKALIS)
Authors: Forkan Citra Ashira , Perdana Mohammad Alkadri , Rosa Nageeta Tara
Published: July 2023

An advertisement can be said to be effective if the objectives of the advertisement can be achieved or not. The purpose of this study was to determine the difference between the effectiveness of Instagram ads on Shopee and the effectiveness of Instagram ads on Tokopedia. The type of research used in this study is a quantitative method with questionnaire data collection techniques. The research was conducted on Bengkalis district students which included State Polytechnic of Bengkalis, STAIN, and STIE who were still active in the 2020/2021 academic year as many as 100 respondents. The variables studied to measure effectiveness were empathy, persuasion, impact, communication including testing the validity and reliability test instruments and the EPIC scale as a measurement scale. The research method used is survey research with data description analysis to test differences in the effectiveness of Instagram ads. By calculating the EPICrate of respondents' opinions on statements that measure each dimension, we get a value of 3.9 for Shopee's EPICrate and 3.5 for Tokopedia. Based on these calculations, it shows that the effectiveness of Shopee's Instagram ads has a higher level of effective scale than Tokopedia's E-Commerce. Thus, Shopee Instagram ads are more effective in attracting consumers than Tokopedia Instagram ads.
Business Development of Air Tebu (Sugarcane Water) in Sungai Alam Village
Authors: Alfira Kartika , Pratama Adrian Irnanda
Published: July 2023

The purpose of this final project is to develop this business by creating product diversification, business branding, packaging, new booths, logos, Standard Operating   Procedures   (SOP),   marketing   mix,   constraints   and   solutions encountered during the implementation of this final project to increasing income. This final project uses 3 methods consisting of a project preparation plan, project implementation plan and project accomplishment plan. The results of the implementation of this final project are diversified products in the form of Kasturi Sugarcane and Ginger Sugarcane, a business brand in the form of "Es Tebu Pak De Ren", the packaging using PP injection Cup 500 ml, new booths with wood and aluminum materials, logos with Letter Mark Only type, setting the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for production and service, marketing mix using the 4P method: Products in the form of Tebu Jahe and Tebu Kasturi, pricing using the cost plus pricing method of variable costing approach, promotion using social media (Whatsapp, Facebook and Instagram), location marketing in Sungai Alam Village. The obstacles faced during the implementation of the project were the weather conditions and running out of packaging supplies, the solution was to pay attention to the weather conditions first and use a replacement cup in the form of a 16 oz plastic cup. The implementation of this final project will start from October 1 to November 25, 2022.
The Influence of Cafe Atmosphere and Menu Variations toward Customer Revisit Behavior (Case Study at Zoom Café & Resto Bengkalis)
Authors: Nabilah Nurul
Published: July 2023

Zoom Cafe & Resto is a restaurant and cafe that not only prioritizes product menu variants but has the advantage of presenting a comfortable atmosphere. This study aims to determine the partial and simultaneous effect of cafe atmosphere and menu variations on customer revisit behavior. In this study, the sample used is customers of Zoom Cafe & Resto Bengkalis as many as 100 respondents. The sampling technique used is nonprobability sampling with the type of purposive sampling technique. The analysis used includes validity and reliability tests, descriptive statistics, classic assumption tests, correlation analysis, multiple linear regression analysis, F test, t test, and the coefficient of determination. The results of the study show that cafe atmosphere has a positive effect on customer revisit behavior with value tcount>ttable is 2.152>1.984 and the significant number of 0.034<0.05. Menu variations have a positive effect on customer revisit behavior with value tcount>ttable is 10.047>1.984 and the signifcant number of 0.000<0.05. In the simultaneous test, Fcount>Ftable or 142.757>3.89 and a significant level of 0.000<0.05 with adjusted R square value of 0.741 (74,1%). Which shows that the cafe atmosphere variable and the menu variation variable simultaneously have a significant effect on customer revisit behavior at Zoom Cafe & Resto by 74.1%.
Business Development Strategy of Nii Kutchen Bakery Bengkalis Using Business Model Canvas and SWOT Analysis
Authors: Sisca Feby , Maulana Hutomo Atman
Published: July 2023

This study aims to design a strategy for developing a Bakery business using the Business Model Canvas and SWOT Analysis approach at Nii Kutchen Bakery Bengkalis. The type of research used by the author is descriptive qualitative with the aim of designing new strategies that are used to maintain business and develop businesses that are increasingly competitive. Data collection techniques in this study were interviews, observation and documentation. The object of this research is Nii Kutchen Bakery Bengkalis. The results of the study show that the results of the Business Model Canvas at Nii Kutchen Bakery Bengkalis indicate the need for a new strategy change because there are still many segments that cannot compete with competitors. So it can be concluded that it is necessary to design a new strategy through SWOT Analysis on each element of the Business Model Canvas to be implemented by Nii Kutchen Bakery Bengkalis in the future.
Comparative Analysisi Of Export Competitiveness Of Indonesia Cocoa Beans To Malaysia Before And After The Export Duty Policy
Authors: Septia Elda
Published: July 2023

The purpose of this study is to determine the comparative analysis of the competitiveness of Indonesian cocoa bean exports to Malaysia before and after the export duty policy. The research method used is descriptive quantitative method. The period studied is 2001 - 2020 or for twenty years. The data used for analysis in this study were obtained from the official website of the Central Bureau of Statistics, the United Nation Commodity Trade Statistics, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the Directorate General of Horticulture, and the Ministry of Trade of the Republic of Indonesia. The data analysis method used is Revealed Comparative Advantage (RCA), and the least square dummy variable (LSDV). The results of the RCA analysis of Indonesian cocoa exports to Malaysia before and after the export duty policy in 2001-2020 had a comparative competitiveness of >1. It can be concluded that overall the RCA of Indonesia's cocoa exports to Malaysia before and after the implementation of the export duty policy had differences, which can be seen from the average value of the RCA exports
Leadership Quality in the Millennial Era in Achieving Organizational Goals
Authors: Aziz Abdul
Published: July 2023

Becoming a leader in the era of the industrial revolution and the evolution of society or better known as the millennial era requires a different leadership style. George Bradt said, "Don't even try to manage Millennials but lead them". The basic concept of this journal is extracted from the results of a review of 5 (five) International Journals and is supported by articles and other relevant journals. The important thing that a leader needs to understand is knowledge which includes science, morals and art. Science will determine what is right and wrong, morals will determine good and bad, and art will determine what is beautiful and ugly. All of that will be a good aesthetic if a leader collaborates with each other, especially in carrying out work programs in achieving organizational goals. Schnatterly et al. (2018) says that a good leader is an ethical servant who arouses high commitment from his followers. Meanwhile, Oboh et al. (2020) states that honesty, integrity, trust, and courtesy are some of the manifestations of ethical values that must be owned and carried out by leaders, including when the leader runs a business.
Performance of Fighting Brands in Maintaining Market Share in Cement Trading during Oversupply
Authors: Aziz Abdul
Published: July 2023

Since March 2020 there has been a slowdown in infrastructure development which has resulted in a slowdown in the cement trade. The actual production of the Indonesian national cement company in 2021, which is under the BUMN Ministry, is 52.6 million tonnes. In the same year, sales realization until the end of December 2021 was only 40.469 million tonnes or only 76.94% of production capacity. At the end of 2021, there was an excess of national cement production capacity in Indonesia of 53.8 million tonnes. The purpose of the review is to find references for the application of fighting brands as a strategy to maintain market share in cement sales to cement producers. It was found the potential to use fighting brands in the cement trading sector in conditions of oversupply to maintain market share and loyal customers so as not to switch to other brands considering the cement trading market is a market with perfect competition. Even though the concept of fighting brand or fighter brand strategy was developed in the 1980s by Al Ries and Jack Trout, fighting brands are still widely used by manufacturing companies and service companies to win competition in the global market when there is oversupply. The ten reputable articles we have selected for this review have provided marketing managers with insights from research results on the positive effect of fighting brands in maintaining and increasing sales performance. We advise marketing managers in the cement industry and cement distributors to explore how to implement the use of fighting brands in the cement sector business when oversupply
Factor Affecting Indonesian Charcoal Export To China
Authors: Hidayah Nurul
Published: July 2023

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and the Rupiah Exchange Rate on the Volume of Indonesian Shell Charcoal Exports to China. The data used in this study is secondary data that is time series. In this study, the method used as an analytical tool is Ordinary Least Square (OLS) to determine changes in the value of the dependent variable, namely the Export Volume of Indonesian Shell Charcoal which is influenced by the independent variable, namely China's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and Exchange Rates using multiple linear regression techniques. The method used in this research is descriptive quantitative, namely explaining the results of computerization using the E-Views 9 program.The results of the analysis show that simultaneously China’s GDP and the Exchange Rate have a significant effect on the Export Volume of Indonesia Shell Charcoal to China in 2001 – 2020. The results of the analysis show partially China’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) had no effect on the Export Volume of Indonesia Shell Charcoal to China in 2001 – 2020 and the Exchange Rate had a positive and significant effect on the Export Volume of Indonesia Shell Charcoal to China in 2001 – 2020.The result of the Coefficient of Determination (R2) is carried out to see how big the proportion of the influence of the independent variable on the dependent variable is. In this case, the value of the coefficient of determination used is Adjusted R-Squared which is the coefficient of determination that has been corrected by the number of variables and sample size. It is known that the Adjusted R-Squared value is 0,366601 or 36.66%. This indicates that a 36.66% change in the Volume of Indonesian Shell Charcoal Exports to China was caused by changes in China's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and the Exchange Rate. While the remaining 63.34% changes in the Volume of Indonesian Shell Charcoal Exports to China were caused by changes in other variables that were not used in the study.
Ethical and professional requirements for the reviewer of scientific periodicals of the Kharkiv National Medical University
Authors: Shevchenko A.S.
Published: July 2023

The work of a reviewer of the vast majority of modern scientific periodicals in Ukraine is honorable, voluntary and free of charge. It is carried out by the most qualified and experienced scientists who are able not only to describe their own research in scientific publications, but also to check the academic value, interpretation and presentation of the research of other scientists, to help them improve their publications, and at the same time to prevent falsifications and the spread of anti-humanist ideas. The interaction of all participants in the creation of scientific publications (authors, editors and reviewers) is regulated by the rules originating from COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics), a union of publishers of scientific journals in more than 100 countries of the world. Violations of publishing ethics are typical all over the world, the reaction of scientific journal editors is different (from public announcement of wrongdoings to refusal of cooperation with violators). Together with other publishers of scientific periodicals, the editors of scientific journals of the Kharkiv National Medical University (KhNMU) hope that this first in a series of publications, a methodical article dedicated to the work of reviewers, will help reduce the number of cases of unethical behavior and make the review process more transparent. The article describes the rules and mechanisms of interaction between the editors of KhNMU scientific journals and the reviewers, and the reviewers – with the authors of the articles. The editors would like to thank the representatives of the SUES (Supporting Ukrainian Editorial Staff) project for their support during the war. Special thanks to Iryna Kuchma (EIFL, Lithuania), Marta Tomakhiv and Maciej Maryl (Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw).

Keywords: COPE, review ethics, double-blind review, open access journals.
Modelling of human polyglutamine neurological disorders in Drosophila
Authors: CARDENAS-TUEME Marcela , ALTAMIRANO-TORRES Claudia , ARREOLA-TRIANA Alejandra E. , RESÉNDEZ-PÉREZ Diana
Published: July 2023

Polyglutamine (PolyQ) expansion diseases are a family of autosomal dominant neurodegenerative disorders that includes Huntington’s disease and spinocerebellar ataxias. These diseases are caused by an abnormal number of glutamines repeats in the affected proteins. Different in vitro and in vivo models have been developed to study these diseases; in this review, we will focus on the fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster, as a model organism to study PolyQ diseases in humans, resulting in a better understanding of PolyQ pathologies and opening avenues to potential therapeutical treatments.
Association between triglycerides and insulin resistance as a predictor of cardiometabolic diseases in university students
Authors: DÍAZ-BURKE Yolanda , GONZÁLEZ-SANDOVAL Claudia Elena , UVALLE-NAVARRO Rosario Lizette , MEDEROS-TORRES Claudia Verónica
Published: July 2023

Cardiometabolic diseases represents the main cause of death in the world and several risk factors influence in different way. On the other hand, those risk factors appear at younger ages each time. One common factor is the insulin resistance and dyslipidemia. Some studies have suggested that higher levels of triglycerides are an independent risk factor for insulin resistance and in the future the possible development of diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. We performed a cross sectional study. Obtaining data of 189 university students from the faculty of pharmacy. Which 30% presented insulin resistance and 17% hypertriglyceridemia. We obtained an OR of 3.890 (IC 1.711-8.45; p<0.0004). Identify at early stage the possible risk factors for cardiometabolic disease comes important for the prevention of the same disease.
Use of medicinal plants by dentists in the state of Guerrero, Mexico
Authors: REYES-RÍOS Roxana , ROMERO-CASTRO Norma Samanta , MIGUEL-ROMÁN Karen Melani , FERNÁNDEZ-TILAPA Gloria
Published: July 2023

Objective: To identify some medicinal plants used by dentists in their clinical practice for the treatment of oral diseases Methods: A survey was applied to identify the use of plants by dentists in the state Guerrero state, the oral pathologies in which they are applied, and frequency of use Results: 21% (22) of the dentists use medicinal plants in their clinical practice, 77% of the dentists who use plants, report having obtained knowledge by local tradition Contribution: 22 plants were identified for use in pathologies oral, the most used was the clove with 27% (6) and the paulillo with 18% (4). Conclusion: 21% of the dentists in the state of Guerrero who participated in the study use medicinal plants in their professional practice based mostly on the knowledge of traditional medicine. The sociodemographic characteristics of the dentists did not show differences between the use or not of medicinal plants.
Association between sleep quality and executive functions in a sample of first-semester medical students at a public university
Authors: MERAZ-MEDINA Tzintli , HERNÁNDEZ-HERNÁNDEZ Oscar Eduardo , GARCÍA-ORTIZ Lidia , CÁRDENAS-VILLALVAZO Asucena
Published: July 2023

Poor sleep quality is common among medical students, it has been attributed to high demand of medicine careers; meanwhile sleep insufficiency has been associated with lower academic performance. Nevertheless, still not fully understood the processes that underlie such effect, like the alteration of executive functions that could occur due to sleep insufficiency. In this study, were assessed the sleep quality using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and executive functions using the WisconPC program, in 38 first-semester medical students, the instruments were applied at the beginning and at the end of school cycle and correlations were estimated. The results of PSQI evidenced a sleep quality worsened towards the end of the semester (start: 8.31±3.41, end: 10.92±1.81), a reduction in the average of sleep hours from 6 to 2.4 at the beginning and end of the semester respectively; however, overall score revealed low sleep quality since the initial evaluation in most of participants. On the other hand, we did not find significant changes in the components of the executive functions; except the correlation between the average reaction time per response and the average reaction time of hits, which indicates the development of cognitive flexibility at the end of semester. No correlation was found between sleep quality and executive functions, further studies are needed to understand the functional relations between sleep and cognitive processes, also to explain the mechanisms underlying the academic performance impairment, attributed to poor sleep. Besides, it is needed to research the etiology of the poor sleep quality that students inform from the beginning as university students, to implement interventions to improve the overall quality of life of medical students, that is reflected in their academic performance.
The omics era: proteomics importance in cancer research
Authors: VALLEJO-CARDONA Alba Adriana , ROJAS-CERVANTES Karen Olivia , VERDUGO-MOLINARES Maritza Guadalupe , LIMÓN-ROJAS Areli
Published: July 2023

Cancer is a pathology that leads the causes of death in the population worldwide also is reported its increase with enhancing of life expectancy. In addition, this pathology is multifactorial, including genetic mutations and environmental effectors such as germs or environmental compositional changes, considered as contaminating elements to the organism. For example, other direct factors are associated with chronic diseases that induced continue inflammation. Therefore, understanding cancer biology and its mechanism of action is a fundamental part of mitigating its effect on public health. As a heterogeneous disease, his study is a constant challenge, identifying metastasis in the early stages and the resistance to drugs are problems with an unmet need that could be solved through the study of the disease at the molecular level. Omics sciences have proven to be a promising option for the study of heterogeneous pathologies, due to their ability to analyze a biological system at the molecular level, quantify its composition, and group it according to its function. The study on which each science is based is by which it takes its name, genomics studies the genome, metabolomics the metabolome, proteomics the proteome, among others. In this chapter, we will limit ourselves to proteomics, the study of the set of proteins of a biological system, which from our point of view is the omics science with the widest understanding and from which satisfactory results have been used in clinical application. Especially, because it has been possible to identify biomarkers that may be useful during the diagnosis or prognosis of the disease or therapeutic targets for personalized medicine in patients and thus minimize the adverse effects caused by drugs on healthy cells. We expose different proteomics studies applied in different biological systems such as cell lines, xenografts, and patient tissues or fluids, to reveal the versatility of the technique and the functionality of the data that have been obtained with it.
Mental health and family dynamics in university students from Tlaxcala after confinement
Authors: QUITL-MELÉNDEZ María Mónica Anastacia , JIMÉNEZ-CANSECO Sacnité
Published: July 2023

The objective of the research was to analyze mental health and family dynamics in university students from Tlaxcala after confinement. Students with degrees in Family Sciences, Gerontological Pedagogy, Special Education, and a master's degree in Family Therapy were invited to participate through their personal emails and Google Forms. 51 students responded, 84% women and 16% men, whose ages ranged between 18 and 57 years. The instruments used to assess mental health were the Beck’s Depression and Anxiety Inventories and the Family Adaptability and Cohesion Evaluation Scale (FACES III), to measure family dynamics. The results showed a significant relationship between depression and anxiety (r = .581 **p < .00) and a negative and significant relationship between depression and family cohesion (r = -.343 *p < .05). A significant relationship between family adaptation and depression and anxiety was not demonstrated; but with family cohesion (r = .588 **p < .00). Greater family cohesion and less presence of depression was observed. Men presented greater depression than women, and students between 18 and 29 years old; and greater anxiety in those between 30 and 39 years of age. Greater family cohesion was observed when the head of the family is the mother, and greater family adaptation for those born in Puebla. The importance of analyzing mental health and family dynamics for the design of care strategies that provide people and their families with physical and psychosocial well-being is concluded.
Effects of a training program for fitness instructors based on STD and BPN on the attitude of users of a private university gym
Authors: SALGADO-NÚÑEZ María del Pilar , AGUILAR-ARROYO Mabel , CRUZ-CASTRUITA Rosa María , CÉLIS-RIVERA Rubén
Published: July 2023

Self-determination theory SDT (Ryan & Deci, 2000) and the satisfaction of Basic Psychological Needs BPN are valuable approaches to promote improvements in the pedagogical forms used by fitness instructors. Both approaches positively influence practitioners’ satisfaction and behaviors related to physical activity. Objective: assess the effects of a fitness instructor training program based on STD and BPN on attitudes of the users of a private university gym. Sample: 441 gym users. Method: Pre and post measurements of attitudes toward fitness instructors of group classes and strength area were performed. A training program based on SDT and BPN was implemented between both measurements and a comparative analysis of attitude was performed through the Student’s t-test for related samples. Results and conclusions: The comparative analysis of attitudes showed a significance index of .565 and .000 for group classes and strength samples, respectively. The implementation of a training program for strength instructors based on SDT and BPN promotes changes in their interaction style that leads to a better attitude of the users of their services.
POTENSI ARANG AKTIF DARI KAYU POHON GAMAL (GLIRICIDIA SEPIUM) SEBAGAI MEDIA FILTRASI AIR
Authors: Ratu Debi Lodo , Pingak Redi Kristian , Louk Andreas Christian , Tanesib Jehunias Leonidas , Bukit Minsyharil
Published: July 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menurunkan tingkat salinitas air payau asal Lobohede Kabupaten Sabu Raijua dengan menggunakan arang aktif dari kayu pohon gamal sebagai media filtrasi. Kayu pohon gamal dikarbonisasi, kemudian aktivasi secara fisika dengan variasi waktu 1,1.5, dan 2 Jam dengan suhu tetap 8500C dan aktivasi secara kimia dengan variasi waktu perendaman 4,5, dan 6 jam dengan aktivator ZnCl2 kadar 25%. Pengujian arang aktif meliputi daya serap air, kadar abu, kadar air, kadar zat mudah menguap, dan kadar karbon terikat bertujuan untuk mengetahui potensi arang aktif sebagai media filtrasi air sesuai SNI 06-3730- 1995. Filtrasi air payau yang dilakukan dengan tiga variasi media filtrasi dengan susunan media tanpa arang aktif yakni (kerikil,pasir,dan kain kasa), penambahan arang aktif kayu gamal, penambahan arang aktif komersil. Salinitas awal air 0,7 ‰, salinitas air aktivasi secara kimia untuk ketiga sampel 0,6 ‰, aktivasi secara fisika( 1 jam 0,6 ‰, 1,5 dan 2 jam 0,5 ‰), sedangkan dengan penambahan arang aktif komersil 0,7 ‰. Berdasarakan perbandingan aktivasi secara fisika dan kimia dengan arang aktif komersil nilai salinitas terbaik terdapat pada aktivasi secara fisika waktu 1,5 dan 2 jam sebesar 0,5 ‰ karena pada pengujian kadar zat mudah menguap 25% dan kadar abu 10% sesuai dengan SNI 06-3730-1995.
STUDI DESAIN SEL BAHAN BAKAR THORIUM NITRIDE (ThN) PADA GAS-COOLED FAST REACTOR
Authors: Novalianda Sari , Sihombing Panangian Mahadi , Hulu Fitria Nova
Published: July 2023

Energi Nuklir merupakan salah satu energi alternatif yang memiliki kelebihan pada jumlah energi yang dihasilkannya, bahan bakar yang digunakannya dan tidak menghasilkan pencemaran udara. Gas-Cooled fast Reactor merupakan reaktor cepat berpendingin helium yang termasuk dalam reaktor Generasi IV yang memiliki keunggulan dalam segi penggunaan bahan bakar dan keselamatan. Thorium merupakan salah satu bahan bakar nuklir yang bersifat fertile yang jumlahnya melimpah, yaitu empat kali lebih banyak dibandingkan dengan jumlah uranium. Perhitungan kekritisan desain reaktor cepat berbahan bakar thorium nitride (ThN) menggunakan seperangkat program SRAC yang menghasilkan kondisi kritis pada pengayaan uranium-233 sebesar 5% dengan nilai excess reactivity sebesar 0,044% pada fraksi volume 65% fuel, 10% cladding dan 25% coolant dan menghasilkan level burnup 1,93 x 105 MWd/ton. Bahan bakar thorium bisa digunakan sebagai bahan bakar nuklir untuk pembangkit listrik tenaga nuklir dengan waktu burnup 50 tahun.
PERANCANGAN ALAT RESIN TRANSFORMER MOULDING (RTM) SEBAGAI MESIN PENCETAK SPESIMEN KOMPOSIT BERPENGUAT SERAT ALAM DENGAN SISTEM INJEKSI MENGGUNAKAN METODE VDI 2221
Authors: Bale Jefri Samuel , Selan Rima Nindia , Seran Antonius Fandie Tei
Published: July 2023

Perkembangan di bidang teknologi dan sciences belakangan ini mendorong material komposit banyak di gunakan pada berbagai macam produk. Komposit yang diperkuat oleh serat alam telah banyak digunakan untuk aplikasi seperti aerospace, otomotif, alat olahraga, papan sirkuit, dan lain-lain. Dalam sebuah perancangan terdapat beberapa metode yang biasa digunakan, salah satunya adalah metode VDI 2221. Metode VDI 2221 menggunakan pendekatan sistematik terhadap desain untuk sistem teknik dan produk teknik. Metode VDI 2221 ini mempermudah perancang untuk membuat suatu produk sehingga perancangan produk dapat tercapai. Oleh karena itu penulis mempunyai rancangan untuk membuat alat resin transfer moulding (RTM) sebagai mesin pencetak spesimen komposit serat alam dengan sistem injeksi menggunakan metode VDI 2221 di harapkan dengan teknologi sistem injeksi bahan komposit yang dihasilkan memiliki kualitas yang baik. Hasil perancangan mesin pencetak spesimen komposit berpenguat serat alam ini berdimensi panjang 110 cm, lebar 35 cm dan tinggi 60 cm
SINTESIS DAN KAJIAN SIFAT OPTIK DAN POLA-POLA DIFRAKSI SINAR-X SENYAWA KOMPLEKS 1,10 PHENANTHROLINE
Authors: Ngara Zakarias Seba
Published: July 2023

Proses sintesis senyawa 1,10 phenanthroline (Phen) dengan logam europium dan kajian sifat-sifat optik dan pola-pola difraskinya telah dilakukan. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menginvestigasi spektrum serapan dan photopluminescence serta pola-pola difraksi senyawa kompleks Phen-Eu.  Berdasarkan hasil-hasil analisis data, senyawa kompleks Phen-Eu memiliki serapan dari 200 sampai dengan 375 nm dengan celah energinya adalah 3,3 eV. Pola-pola difraksi sinar-X senyawa kompleks Phen-Eu terdiri atas pola-pola difraksi sinar-X antara Phen dan europium.