bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effects of COVID-19-Related Stress on Performance of Academic Staff in Western Kenyan Public Universities
Authors: Kathukumi Ken , Wesang'ula Poipoi Moses , Atieno Opiyo Rose
Published: July 2023

This study sought to come up with findings about the effect of COVID-19-related stress on academic staff performance in Western Kenyan public universities through the cross-sectional descriptive design. From the population of 350 academic staff in two selected Universities, 245 were selected through various procedures. Data collection was done by use of a self-administered questionnaire. Data was treated through descriptive statistics, t-test and Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient. Using three guiding research questions, the results of the study led to the following conclusions: academic performance reduced during the COVID-19 period with academic staff sometimes undertaking activities related to academic performance. There is a significant difference in the academic performance before and after the COVID-19 outbreak. Finally, COVID-19 affected the performance of the academic staff negatively. Based on the conclusions, the study recommends that responsible authorities should establish an emergency policy to curb emerging issues during pandemics to avoid potential effects on academic performance in the future. Universities are called upon to establish user-friendly ICT policies and facilities that would sustain the performance of academic staff during similar pandemics in the future. Finally, there is a need to establish mental health teams who would provide mental health services and counseling sessions to affected academicians so that their academic performance might be maintained during pandemics.
Biblical Concept of Stewardship as Portrayed in the Creation Narrative
Authors: Ochorokodi Japheth
Published: July 2023

This paper explores the concept of stewardship as portrayed in the biblical creation narrative and its relevance to the Seventh-day Adventist understanding of stewardship. The study aims to analyze key perspectives of the creation narrative and examines the actions, attitudes and outcomes based on these narratives. The paper adopts a qualitative approach by identifying and analyzing relevant passages from the creation narrative, comparing them with the traditional Adventist teaching on stewardship. The study finds that the concept of stewardship in the creation narrative encompasses not only the responsible management of resources but also the development and sustainable utilization of those resources. It highlights the importance of productivity, protectivity, community involvement and sustainability. Moreover, it emphasizes the dual aspects of growth and increase and the need for a balanced approach that considers both quantitative and qualitative changes over time. Based on these findings, the study concludes that stewardship is a fundamental concept in the biblical narrative, providing a framework for humans to understand their purpose and responsibility in relation to the Creator and the natural world. The study recommends the emphasis of the holistic approach to stewardship that encompasses not only the mobilization of financial resources but also the protection of the environment and the promotion of sustainable practices. This approach aligns with the mission of the church to make disciples and proclaim the gospel while ensuring the well-being of both present and future generations.
Community Participation in Sustainable Forest Management: A Case of Nsieni Forest in Hai District, Tanzania
Authors: John Kimaro Prosper
Published: July 2023

This study concerned community participation in sustainable forest management in Hai District, Tanzania. The study employed the cross-sectional research design. A representative sample of 200 respondents was drawn from the community members using the Rao soft sample size calculator formula to fill the questionnaire. Other methods of data collection included focus group discussions, interview and document analysis. Quantitative data was analyzed through descriptive statistics while qualitative data was analyzed through the content analysis approach. The study established that the most important community members' area of participation was implementation. Community members were somewhat dormant in terms of forest harvest, community meetings, benefit sharing, emergencies and individual initiatives. Additionally, they were never engaged in idea conception and planning. Among other recommendations, there is a need to create strong bonding social networks, meetings, groups or associations and village-wise campaigns to awaken the community members’ participation in the sustainable management of forests.
STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS ON THE PRACTICES OF ANDRAGOGICAL PRINCIPLES: A CASE OF TEACHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION SITUATED IN LAHORE
Authors: Habiba Umme , Ahmad Sohail Lodhi
Published: July 2023

Andragogy as an arts and science of teaching adults, advocates that adults learn differently from child learners and both have different magnitude of learning experiences. Adult students are self-directed and need to know before learning something as compare to child students. The main purpose of this paper is to identify the students’ practices of andragogical principles in a public sector teacher education context. The quantitative survey research design was carried out to collect the data. Population were comprised all male and female students studying in year I and year II of B.Ed. (Hons) program from a public sector teacher education institution. Total 167 (46 male and 121 female) students were the respondents to the questionnaire. A close ended questionnaire was adapted and the reliability of the instrument was ensured by Cronbach alpha which was 0.96. The collected data were analyzed by one-sample t-test and independent sample t-test. Analysis of the results suggested that students did not aware with the Andragogical principles. There was a significance difference exist in the practices of male and female students. Male students perceived andragogical practices slightly higher than the female students. Whereas, no significant difference exist in the andragogical practices of year I and year II students from B.Ed. (hons.). It is recommended that teachers may provide awareness to the students about andragogical adult learning principles and also adapt andragogical approach for teaching adults. It is also recommended that teachers may provide andragogical orientations and learning environment, especially for those students who are newly joined teacher education institutions.
ATTITUDE AND ACCEPTABILITY TOWARD VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT
Authors: Sidra Samar  , Dr. Uzma Ashiq Khan  , Aneeqa Razzaq
Published: July 2023

Abstract
            The current research was designed to analyze the attitudes and beliefs of people regarding sexual assault. The study was conducted through a mixed-method approach in two phases. The first phase consisted of 12 interviews, whereas the second phase focused on the survey method involving 100 participants. Male and female students from public and private institutions were purposively selected for both phases. All participants were from various socio-economic backgrounds between the ages of 20 to 65 years. The interviews were taped, typed, and coded. The data gathered through interviews were analyzed using thematic analysis. Colleen Ward's Scale (Attitudes Toward Rape Victims) was used in phase two to measure the attitude toward rape victims of both sexes. The quantitative data was analyzed using ANOVA. The current study sought to investigate the victims of sexual assault in Pakistani society regarding attitudes, acceptance, and rape myths about them.
Keywords: Myths about rape, Sexual assault, Rape victims, The Attitudes toward Rape Victims Scale
Rational use of land in rural areas
Authors:   Kazakh National Agrarian Research University, Jangarasheva N. V. , Zhildikbayeva A. ,   Kazakh National Agrarian Research University, Yelemessov S. ,   Kazakh National Agrarian Research University
Published: July 2023

Purpose – rational approaches to the use of land resources and regulation of landproperty relations of land categories of rural settlements (RS) are considered. Methods – monographic, analytical, statistical and abstract-logical. Results – the paper shows the problems of land use in the RS on the example of the regions of Kazakhstan and a number of rural districts. Problems of rural territorial units that need to be solved are identified. An assessment of the current regulatory and legislative framework regulating the rights of land users whose land is jointly owned is given, as well as the prospects for organizational and economic development. Options are proposed for a more complete and objective monitoring of the available territorial reserves of populated areas using improved methods for calculating the cadastral and market value of agricultural land. In turn, the economy of sustainable territories depends on how efficiently the land use of sites is organized. One of the most important aspects of the regional policy regarding the expenditure of land resources is the issue of increasing the effectiveness of their operation. Conclusions – the results of the research can be directed to the development of territorial planning schemes for the rational use of land in rural settlements and applied in practical land management activities, in particular, to provide information to the population with databases in the context of regions, districts and rural districts on the available land areas of rural settlements and management of land and property relations during their digitalization, as well as in electronic format for the introduction of a map of the land area of individual housing construction, personal subsidiary plots, etc. Attention should be paid to the quantitative reduction in agricultural land caused by rejection for industrial and urban planning needs.
Models, forms and mechanisms of public-private partnership for the creation of competitive enterprises in agricultural sector
Authors:   S.Seifullin Kazakh Agro Technical Research University, Tireuov K. M. , Aitkhozhaeva G. S. ,   Kazakh National Agrarian Research University, Aitmukhanbetova D. A. ,   Kazakh National Agrarian Research University
Published: July 2023

Issues and prospects of relations between the state and business have always been in the spotlight. They acquire particular relevance and significance when many sectors of economy need state support. The revision of the principles of agribusiness is fundamentally changing the approach to creating competitive enterprises in agricultural sector. One of the effective mechanisms is public-private partnership (PPP), which has not yet been fully studied, its potential has not been revealed. Successful implementation of PPP projects in grain products subcomplex requires an indepth study, generalization and systematization of the experience of their use by national and foreign companies that have achieved high results in this area. A detailed analysis of the directions for increasing the competitiveness of domestic grain industry, primarily targeted investment in the development of production, is needed. The goal is a comprehensive study of theoretical and methodological foundations for creating models of public-private partnership in the agro-industrial complex. Methods – synthesis, systematization of scientific views to determine the potential of PPP in agriculture. Results – essence and various interpretations of the concept of "public-private partnership" are shown, foreign experience in improving existing and emerging new forms of PPP as an institution for stimulating entrepreneurial activity is considered, the advantages of society, the state and business in the framework of public-private partnership are identified, as well as problems that constrain its development. Conclusions – based on the interpretation of the data, it has been established that discussions on PPP issues in the republic are due to the specifics and high risks in agricultural production, however, in a number of economically developed countries, this type of partnership has proven practical effectiveness and has become an important element in ensuring food security, attracting long-term investments in the agro-industrial complex, increasing its profitability, obtaining high quality products and their availability.
Agri-food marketing system: marketing approach
Authors:   L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Raimbekov Zh. S. , Syzdykbayeva B. U. ,   L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Doltes L. K. ,   L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University
Published: July 2023

The purpose of the article is to develop recommendations on improving the mechanism of marketing system and formation of channels for promoting agricultural products. Methods – analytical, generalization, comparative analysis, economic and statistical, expert survey. Results – the problems and prospects of creating a national commodity distribution network (CDN) are considered. The factors influencing the development of CDN are analyzed. The authors state the need to create an organized and regulated wholesale trade in food products based on the effective use and modernization of the existing infrastructure of food market; improving the logistics system of agro-industrial complex; application of digital technologies, which will provide significant economic, social and environmental benefits; increasing the sustainability of all elements of commodity distribution chains of industrial goods – from production to consumption. Conclusions – it is shown that active continuous commodity circulation is carried out by increasing investments not only in construction, but also in modernization of infrastructure; comprehensive state support for production and marketing process, increasing the efficiency of interaction between its segments based on formation of more diverse and efficient distribution systems, the shortest supply routes by reducing the number of intermediaries and developing territorial markets; planning and regulation of CDN based on intersystem and interregional links; taking into account the interests of its participants based on creation of a flexible commodity distribution system, built taking into account effective innovative solutions. The author's approach lies in the expediency for the producer and consumer of moving agricultural products through marketing structures, in connection with this, it is proposed to carry out a number of institutional and market management measures.
Small and medium-sized businesses in agricultural sector on the example of the Almaty region of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Authors:   I. Zhansugurov Zhetysu University, Kassenova A. M. , Duisenbekuly A. ,   Kh.A. Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University
Published: July 2023

In a market economy, tough competition, the urgent task is to ensure the effective functioning of the agro-industrial business, which creates a social and economic basis that allows to maintain a rural lifestyle, develop rural areas, responding flexibly and in a timely manner to changing supply and demand conditions. The goal is to study the current state of entrepreneurship in the agro-industrial complex of the Almaty region, the pace of development and the effectiveness of support measures. Methods – economic-statistical, monographic, abstract-logical, comparative analysis and synthesis. Results – analyzed the number of operating small and medium-sized agribusiness entities in this region over the past 5 years, the number of employees employed in this area, the gross agricultural output in the country, as well as in the context of districts. An analysis was made of the share of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in agricultural production in general in Kazakhstan and the Almaty region, in particular. The main problems and ways to solve them are outlined. The indicators of objects of entrepreneurial activity, the volume of output of goods in agricultural sector and their structure in the region according to statistical data for 2018-2022 are presented. Shows the amount of state financial assistance at the regional level in recent years. Conclusions – on the GDP of agricultural sector over a five-year period, on average, SME accounts for 28.5%, individual entrepreneurs 5.3%, PPF 66.2%. The issues of irrational use of agricultural land, expansion of irrigated areas, regulatory support for the effective use of allocated public funds, insufficient institutional support for rural entrepreneurs are considered.
MAINTENANCE, TESTING AND AUTOMATIC CONTROL OF THE CUP FILLING MASCHINE
Authors: Miljević Nebojša , Ratković Kovačević Nada ,   The Academy of Applied Technical Studies Belgrade, Serbia, Dihovični Djordje ,   The Academy of Applied Technical Studies Belgrade, Serbia, Slišković Dražen ,   Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Information Technology Osijek, Croatia
Published: July 2023

Industrial automation of the production process is based on the fusion of a CNC machine and an industrial robot. The industry of today requires skilled professionals and educators. Special attention is to be paid to the testing of the components and system operation and the maintenance of the system. Robots and automation are omnipresent nowadays and have also taken a significant role in education. The research presented here aims to overhaul the scaled model of the cup-filling machine to make it operate fully automated. The parts and subsystems of the cup-filling machine are explained in detail and their operation was tested. The cup-filling machine is fully automated using a programmable logic controller (PLC) SIEMENS S7 300. The machine can recognize two cup sizes and fills both types without overspilling. Filled cups are transported over a conveyor belt and classified according to their sizes PLCs have mainly replaced relays in industrial automation, bearing in mind that this way, scale-up is much more feasible, and alteration of control is done in PLC program code. This also has contributed to better maintenance and operation verification.
Analisis Pengaruh Pertumbuhan Ekonomi, Upah Minimum Kabupaten, dan Pengangguran, terhadap Kemiskinan Di Kabupaten Madiun
Authors: Oktaviana Deby , Primandhana Wiwin Priana , Wahed Mohammad
Published: July 2023

Pelaksanaan penelitian ini memiliki tujuan dalam mencari tahu tentang pengaruh yang dapat ditimbulkan dari pertumbuhan ekonomi, upah minimum kabupaten, beserta penggangguran terhadap terhadap kemiskinan di Kabupaten Madiun tahun 2002- 2019. Penelitian ini memanfaatkan sumber data sekunder yang merupakan data yang berhasil dihimpun oleh peneliti melalui badan pusat statistik Jawa Timur dan Madiun. Dengan mengadopsi metode pendekatan kuantitatif melalui analisis regresi linier berganda dengan model Ordinary Least Square (OLS), penelitian ini mampu memperlihatkan adanya peningkatan ekonomi beserta upah minimum kabupaten, sehingga variable pengaruh dari pertumbuhan ekonomi dan upah minimum kabupaten terhadap kemiskinan di Kabupaten Madiun dinilai memiliki pengaruh yang bernilai negatif dan signifikan. Akan tetapi variabel pengangguran terhadap kemiskinan di Kabupaten Madiun tidaklah berpengaruh secara signifikan.
Perbandingan dalam Film Animasi The Little Mermaid (1989) dan Versi Adaptasi Live-Action The Little Mermaid (2023)
Authors: Putri Zalfa Melanie
Published: July 2023

Animated films are one of the most popular children's literature, various themes and genres of animated films are certainly like friends for children. This study aims to analyze the comparison in an animated film and its adaptation work qualitatively and comparative in the overall exposure of the animated film The Little Mermaid (1989) and The Little Mermaid (2023) live-action produced by Disney with the musical-fantasy genre, where this study focuses on the transformation (alih wahana). An animation that is made into a live-action certainly experiences differences in terms of addition, reductions and also varied changes for the needs of the film, which is the main topic in this study, that The Little Mermaid (1989) and The Little Mermaid (2023) have a quite major differences in their characters, and addition which was not include in the animations, and because of that the live-action itself have problems like pros and contras.
Representation of the Hedonism of the Main Character in Kevin Kwan's Chinese Novel Rich Girlfriend
Authors: Firdaus Titiani Intan
Published: July 2023

This study aims to describe the picture of hedonism carried out by the main character in the Chinese novel Rich Girlfriend by Kevin Kwan The method used is descriptive qualitative with data collection techniques using the listen and record technique method. Data analysis techniques include six stages, namely, problem identification, problem formulation, preparation of conceptual or theoretical frameworks, formulation of hypotheses, research methods which include methods of data collection and analysis, and drawing conclusions of research results. The results of this study show that of the five types of lifestyles that affect cultural development in society, namely entertainment, food, fashion, music, and famous places, only three were found, namely entertainment, fashion, and famous places. The hedonic lifestyle in this novel is dominated by famous places, many of the places mentioned are the most expensive and luxurious places in the world.
ERUPTION CYST OVERLYING THE CROWN OF UPPER RIGHT FIRST PREMOLAR: A CASE REPORT
Authors: Yasa Wayan Sutresna , Guspiari Kirana , Nusantara Putra I Made Hendra Cahyadita
Published: July 2023

Introduction: An eruption cyst is one of the odontogenic cyst involving the soft tissue, associated with the eruption of the primary or permanent tooth that lies behind the cyst. It often occurs in children; first permanent molars and maxillary incisors are the most prevalent teeth. Case: This article report an eruption cyst case in a 9-year-old female patient. The patient came with swelling on the gingiva overlying the crown of 14, and , clinically, the tooth has not erupted yet. Intraoral examination revealed the presence of smooth swelling, 1 cm x 0.8 cm, with bluish-black color. Case Management: Surgical incision under local anesthesia was performed to remove the cyst and exposed the tooth. Discussion: Eruption cyst is a soft tissue cyst. The exact aetiology remains unclear. It appears as a dome-shaped swelling, soft, transparent, bluish to blue-black color. It’s hard to distinguish eruption cyst on radiograph examination, because it’s a soft tissue cyst, no bone involvement. Histologically, it presents connective tissue covered with layer of non-keratinized squamous epithelium. A small asymptomatic eruption cyst does not require any treatment because it could rupture spontaneously. If it causes a problem, it must be removed by incision and drainage the cyst fluid contents. In this case, the cyst treated with simple incision, the tooth was exposed and could erupt normally. Conclusion: The latest knowledge and developments in diagnosis and treatment of eruption cysts are important for clinicians to understand in order to decide the right diagnosis and treatment plan.
Social Mythology
Authors: Yaralyan Karine
Published: July 2023

The manual presents the brief content and assignments of the lectures of the “Social Mythology” course taught in the third year of the baccalaureate of the Chair of Philosophy of the Faculty of Philosophy and Psychology. The goal of the course is to analyze the nature and formation mechanisms of social myths, to understand the influence of social myths on mass consciousness and behavior, as well as to acquaint students with all the social, political and cultural processes that contribute to the emergence and spread of social myths. It will help the student to understand the main functions of social myths and identify the main mythological structure of the life, the main mechanisms and tools of mythologizing reality, and also will be able to evaluate the importance of demythologizing and rational understanding of reality.
Modeling of the field of currents and sea level using the Cardinal
software package
Authors: Istomin Eugene P. , Petrov Yaroslav A. , Martyn Irma A.
Published: July 2023

The article describes the application of the Cardinal software package for modeling currents and sea level on a rectangular and curved grid with the assignment of topographic data. The calculation is made for 1 day for the Red Sea area when the wind is set to 5 m/s and data on tidal fluctuations for 10 days. The simulation results are presented in cartographic form with a representation of the fluctuations of the vectors of the depth-averaged flow velocity at tides in the Red Sea.
Application of Wolfram Mathematica for Geoinformation Modeling
of Forest Ecosystems
Authors: Vagizov Marsel R. , Vitlev Kirill A. , Sokolov Alexandr. G. , Popov Andrey I. , Samsonov Vyacheslav A. , Makarov Kirill A.
Published: July 2023

The aim of the work is to develop a methodology for partial automation of the process of building a geoinformation model of forest ecosystems using Wolfram Mathematica software for the analysis of forests using open satellite images. The article deals with the functionality of the Wolfram Mathematica software and the use of mathematical calculation functions when identifying trees and their species on the image. The main attention in the article is paid to the process of step-by-step construction of a 3D model of the forest area. The scientific novelty of this study lies in the complete technological cycle of work with the use of a single software tool for processing the generated geoinformation, using a specially developed functional and its algorithms for the analysis and segmentation of satellite images. As a result of the study, a step-by-step methodology and algorithms for solving the problem posed in the research with possible options for further improvement were formed.
Geoinformation model of river meandering for predictive mapping
Authors: Lurie Irina K. , Lurie Mikhail V.
Published: July 2023

An algorithm for predictive monitoring of the development of "tortuosity" of riverbed, called the process of meandering, is proposed. The algorithm is based on the statement that the riverbed is displaced from its current position along the normal to the dynamic axis of the flow in the direction from the center of curvature in a given alignment, and the displacement is proportional to the curvature, but the proportionality coefficient is not known in advance and must be determined in the process of cartographic monitoring. When using the proposed algorithm, such a well-known phenomenon in hydrology as the emergence, formation and development of meanders, which give the rivebed bizarre shapes, naturally turns out. The numerical implementation of the proposed algorithm, supplemented by predictive mapping of the riverbed deformation in previous years, is able to predict the channel displacement for future periods of time.
Development of Pop-up Book Learning Media to Improve Student Language Skills
Authors: Hafifah Nadia Bismi , Hadi Wisman , Ritonga Mara Untung
Published: July 2023

Learning media has a big impact on the success of the teaching and learning process. This study aims to develop innovative and interactive pop-up book learning media, as well as knowing the practicality of the learning media of energy changes in energy. This study uses the Research and Development (R&D) approach using the ADDIE development model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation). The sample of this study was all students of Class III SD Negeri 169 Purba Julu, Kec Puncak Sorik Merapi with research instruments in the form of validation sheets of material, language, and design experts. The results showed that the pop-up book learning media developed energy changes had met the validators' criteria based on validator assessment with material validity value of 4.6 with a very feasible category, for the value of language validity of 4.7 with a very feasible category, and for values Design validity of 4.6 with a very decent category. Pop-up Book Learning Media Changes developed have met practicality criteria through: a) Teacher response questionnaire results to interactive teaching materials show practical values of 4.6 with a very practical category; b) The results of student response questionnaires to interactive teaching materials show a practical value of 4 with a very practical category.
PERAN KANAL ONLINE DALAM EDUKASI PRANIKAH
Authors: Farid Diana , Pakarti Muhammad Husni Abdulah , Saepullah Usep , Hendriana Hendriana
Published: July 2023

Today's phenomenon is very concerning, because a lot of young people seem to be hasty in making the decision to rise. It is undeniable that deciding to get married today is just a trend, or a mere worry/fear, without being based on self-debriefing, material and insight into how to live a life after marriage. In addition, these concerns plus the lack of premarital education, whether it is from the government or media channels, there are very few media lizards that provide educational content related to premarital. This article intends to describe the role of online media as a virtual channel of premarital information and guidance. The research method used is a descriptive method with a qualitative approach and data collection techniques obtained by interviews and documentation. Based on the results of research that has been carried out on the function of social media channels in premarital education, there are three roles, namely first, social media channels act as premarital education media to become a message of proselytizing. Second, social media channels as a medium that transmits premarital education into proselytizing messages and insights and the third serves as a reference or source of premarital education for people who need references related to this matter. The result is that today's social media channels are very effective in educating the public through online media channels to provide premarital education, because these contents are very much needed for netizens today to at least provide an overview of the world after deciding on a marriage.Keywords: online pre-wedding education, pre-wedding content, social media channels
KARAKTERISTIK ANOMALI GAYA BERAT DAN NILAI TAHANAN JENIS AUDIO MAGNETOTELURIK (AMT) DI DAERAH PANAS BUMI GIMPU,KABUPATEN SIGI, SULAWESI TENGAH
Authors: Sugianto Asep , Hadi Mochamad Nur
Published: July 2023

Daerah panas bumi Gimpu merupakan salah satu daerah panas bumi di Sulawesi Tengah. Manifestasi panas bumi permukaan dicirikan dengan kemunculan mata air panas bertemperatur 53-67oC. Penelitian geofisika di daerah ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui struktur bawah permukaan yang menggambarkan sistem panas bumi daerah Gimpu. Pada makalah ini dibahas mengenai karakteristik anomali gaya berat dan nilai tahanan jenis data audio magnetotellurik (AMT). Hasil penelitian memperlihatkan pola sebaran anomali gaya berat yang membentuk kelurusan berarah hampir utara-selatan dan baratlaut-tenggara. Kelurusan tersebut juga terlihat dari hasil analisis First Horizontal Derivative (FHD). Kelurusan tersebut diduga berhubungan dengan struktur sesar yang menjadi pengontrol kemunculan mata air panas di permukaan. Hasil pemodelan gaya berat 3D memperlihatkan adanya bodi dengan densitas tinggi di sekitar mata air panas Langkapa, diduga sebagai respon dari batuan beku yang mengindikasikan adanya sumber panas di bawah permukaan. Hasil pemodelan AMT 2D memperlihatkan sebaran nilai tahanan jenis rendah <40 Ohm.m di sekitar mata air panas Langkapa dan mata air panas Karani. Pola sebaran nilai tahanan jenis rendah di daerah ini tidak seperti di lingkungan vulkanik pada umumnya, tetapi lebih menyerupai pola sebaran tahanan jenis di daerah panas bumi non-vulkanik. Karena itu, daerah yang diperkirakan berasosiasi dengan batuan penudung pada sistem panas bumi Gimpu memiliki nilai tahanan jenis <40 Ohm.m. Zona tahanan jenis rendah tersebut terletak di sekitar mata air panas Langkapa dan mata air panas Karani dengan luas sekitar 3 km2.
Opportunities and Challenges of Urban Farming in Ethiopia: Evidence from Vegetable Producers in Addis Ababa
Authors: Serbessa Habtamu , Mekonnen Teferee , Abi Meskerem
Published: July 2023

Purpose: Despite barriers that make it less productive, vegetable production is becoming an important activity among urban dwellers in developing countries, including Ethiopia, to achieve food security. Therefore, the objective of this study is to investigate the challenges faced by small-scale vegetable producers and the opportunities for urban farming in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Methodology: In this research, data were collected using questionnaire surveys and focus group discussions. A probability sampling technique was employed to select the respondent households. Household survey data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation, and multinomial logistic regression. The challenges of urban vegetable production were analysed through the Strength, Weakness, Opportunity and Threats (SWOT) and Force field analysis.

Findings: According to the study's findings, respondents have positive perceptions for vegetable production, and the majority of them intend to engage in vegetable production in the future. The main challenge of vegetable production activities were limited access to land, pests and diseases and water shortages. The results of the regression analysis show that land size, gender, age and shelter are the most significant factors that determine vegetable production.

Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The study's findings suggest that there are opportunities for expanding existing production networks, such as home food gardens, and enhancing community food sovereignty by leveraging local knowledge of urban vegetable production.
Prevalencia de las principales enfermedades uterinas postparto en vacas de doble propósito en trópico
Authors: Lammoglia-Villagómez Miguel Ángel , Hernández-Carbajal Gabriela Romina , Chagoya-Fuentes Jorge Luis , Sánchez-Montes Daniel Sokani
Published: July 2023

La prevalencia de patologías uterinas después del parto es común en vacas lecheras y el efecto de estas en los parámetros reproductivos es grave. En vacas de doble propósito en el trópico existe poca información del tema. El objetivo fue determinar la prevalencia y las principales enfermedades uterinas postparto en vacas de doble propósito en trópico. Los datos para este estudio fueron colectados durante cuatro años (2017–2021) en una unidad de producción pecuaria en el municipio de Tuxpan, Veracruz. Después del parto (n=308), las vacas fueron revisadas semanalmente por un Médico Veterinario Zootecnista (con experiencia profesional) para determinar la salud uterina. Las patologías fueron registradas y las escalas utilizadas para valorar la severidad de estas fueron las descritas por Lima (2022) para metritis y Sheldon et al., (2006) para endometritis. El análisis estadístico se realizó utilizando el software STATISTICA® 10. La prevalencia de patologías uterinas fue del 12 %. La prevalencia de patologías uterinas fue afectada (p<0.05) por la semana de revisión y la mayor prevalencia se presentó en la primera semana postparto. Las patologías uterinas encontradas fueron retención de placenta y metritis. De acuerdo al grado de severidad de la metritis se encontró que el 43.3 % era de grado 1, 36.6 % de grado 2 y 20.0 % de grado 3, no se diagnosticaron grados 4 o 5. En conclusión, la prevalencia de patologías uterinas después del parto en vacas de doble propósito en trópico fue del 12.0 % y las dos principales patologías fueron retención de placenta y metritis.
Psychology: the science of human behavior
Authors: Soares Luísa
Published: July 2023

In this text we will reflect on psychology as a scientific discipline focused on mind and behavior, which initially diverged from philosophy and medicine and has made a long process of recognition as an autonomous science. Since the 19th century, with Wilhelm Wundt and Edward Titchener, William James, John Dewey to the famous Thorndike as main pioneers. Thorndike discovered a premise so important in psychology and applicable to so many human behaviors which is the fact that a stimulus tends to produce a certain response over time, if a given organism is rewarded for that response. Introducing Psychology as a science at the service of humanity in the 21st century is one of the goals of this text. It will reflect on the importance of constructivist paradigms and narrative and the perception of psychotherapeutic reality as a multiverse perspective.
Educação: um olhar para o futuro
Authors: Viegas Maria Ester Ferreira da Silva
Published: July 2023

A educação é um processo vital para moldar o futuro da sociedade. Ela não é apenas um meio de transmitir conhecimento, mas também um meio de cultivar valores, habilidades e atitudes que são essenciais para a criação de uma sociedade saudável e próspera, atuando como um alicerce na construção de sociedades futuras, e ao olharmos para o futuro surgem alguns temas importantes, como: A tecnologia e a educação digital, onde com o advento de novas tecnologias e o iniciador da pandemia COVID-19, a educação digital tornou-se um foco principal. Plataformas de aprendizado online, aulas virtuais, aplicativos educacionais, realidade aumentada e virtual são algumas das ferramentas que irão transformar a educação.
KAMPUS UNIVERZITETA U SARAJEVU – SMJERNICE RAZVOJA / UNIVERSITY OF SARAJEVO CAMPUS – DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES
Authors: Hajro Lejla , Bilalagić Iris , Zaimović Tarik
Published: July 2023

In cooperation with the Sarajevo Canton, the European Investment Bank, has been providing support to the drafting of a new University of Sarajevo Campus’ Master Plan. The project involves the commissioning of a master plan and a feasibility study, which will ultimately enable the spatial integration of various University of Sarajevo’s educational and scientific research units into single merged modern campus. The project task was carried out by the Campus Construction and Maintenance Directorate, in cooperation with the ARUP consulting company, based on an analysis of the current situation, existing planning solutions, adopted guidelines and real needs and interests expressed by the University of Sarajevo. The project assignment states, among other things, that the Campus development strategy must ensure improved working conditions for students and academic staff, as well as effective cooperation between faculties, academies and research institutes. An integral part of the Project Task is the Framework Study, the preparation of which was financed by the World Bank, and was made by the company ARUP based on the guidelines defined by the University of Sarajevo and the Sarajevo Canton. In the aforementioned study, the scope is divided into zones with different coefficients of construction and plot occupancy, and in addition to the planned construction of university facilities, one zone is intended for the construction of a university park.
Mutilados por la frontera
Authors: Rodríguez García Violeta
Published: July 2023

Este trabajo presenta un análisis de las imágenes de los kurdos, Kurdistán y la frontera que Bahman Ghobadi construye en los filmes Turtles can fly (2004) y Halfmoon (2006). La investigación se enfoca en el valor del cine como medio propicio para que los kurdos como comunidad marginada produzcan sus propias representaciones. Además de abordar la relevancia del medio cinematográfico en la creación y circulación de contenidos simbólicos, este estudio busca enfatizar su capacidad para configurar estos contenidos e incidir políticamente en una problemática sociohistórica contemporánea. Se plantea que al presentar a los kurdos como víctimas de la guerra y mostrar a Kurdistán como un territorio poseedor de fronteras propias, los filmes seleccionados fungen como contravisualidades, pues cuestionan tanto la legitimidad de las fronteras de los estados nacionales en los que fue dividido Kurdistán como las representaciones sesgadas que sobre los kurdos han elaborado agentes externos.
Screening of Spider Venom Peptides and Molecular Docking of FLT3 and LCK
Authors: Agase Durgesh M
Published: July 2023

The drawbacks of traditional chemotherapy include its  inability to dissolve in water, lack of selectivity, and  multidrug resistance. The use of anticancer peptides is a  unique therapeutic approach against cancer cells. In this  In-silico work, the kinase inhibition activity for both  chosen target molecules (Flt3 and Lck protein) was  evaluated in order to find a possible anti-leukemic spider  venom peptide. Out of the 11 spider venom peptides,  Lycosin-I peptide (from Lycosa singoriensis) for Lck and  Latarcin 2a peptide (from Lachesana tarabaevi) for Flt3  were suggested as the best lead peptides for the creation  of anti-leukemic drugs.
Biological Sensitization of Blood Immune Cells of Rabbits to External Environmental Stress Factors (Temperature And Seasons)
Authors: Khayitov DG
Published: July 2023

In this article, the condition and activity of the special  immune system index in the blood of Chinchilla and  New Zealand rabbits in the extreme climatic conditions  of Uzbekistan during the seasons due to temperature  fluctuations and nutritional stress are studied. As a  result of the study, information on the active  physiological state of leukocytes, T-, V-lymphocytes and  their subpopulations, helper suppressors and leukocyte T-lymphocyte ratio in blood is presented.
Feeding Ecology of Fishes – A Mini Review
Authors: Bakhtiyar Yahya , Nissar Sinan , Yasir Arafat Mohammad , Mushtaq Raheela
Published: July 2023

Fishes constitute more than half of the vertebrates,  inhabiting almost every aquatic habitat of the world and  form an inexpensive source of vital nutrients. The  depletion of fishery stocks as a result of anthropogenic  interferences is evident worldwide and mandates an  urgent need to address the cause before rate of loss  exceeds the limit. This makes the assessment of various  aspects of fish, especially their feeding ecology quite  imperative for developing conservation and  management strategies. Food forms a vital factor for  fishes required chiefly for growth and reproduction in  fishes and its qualitative or quantitative variation is influenced by various biotic and abiotic factors.  Amongst the various attributes influencing fishes, food  and feeding constitute a vital aspect that impacts the  growth and general wellbeing of the fish. Feeding  ecology of a fish is directly linked to its population  dynamics and helps in understanding of various aspects  of fish like habitat preference, competition, prey  selectivity, energy transfer etc. Under this backdrop the  current review was drafted to acquire knowledge about  the three major aspects of feeding ecology of fish i.e.,  analysis of the gut contents, feeding biology and prey  selectivity. The analysis of gut contents helps to identify  the prey diversity and abundance consumed by a fish.  Feeding biology helps to evaluate the acceptability of the  prey by depicting the correlation between biology of the  fish and its food preferences. Prey selectivity deals with  the evaluation of prey choice depicting the reason  behind choice of one prey over the other.
Electrocardiographic Analysis of the Cardiac Activity of Large-Horned Cattle in the Ecological Conditions of the Republic of Karakalpakstan
Authors: Seytkamalov Kh M
Published: July 2023

In this article, the physiological basis of natural  resistance in unfavorable environmental conditions of  the Republic of Karakalpakstan, as well as indicators of  bioelectric activity and effectiveness of the heart of cattle  belonging to the black and Latvian brown breeds of  different ages are determined. The study of the  electrocardiogram of large-horned cattle was carried out  under the influence of different intensity and duration of  air temperature and solar radiation. To increase the  fertility of large-horned cattle, the physiological  mechanisms of adaptation of brought breeding animals  to extreme conditions of the Republic of Karakalpakstan  have been studied. Changes in the bioelectric activity of  the heart have been detected in cows of different breeds  (black, Latvian brown cattle, Zebu cattle) and calves that  are now born and up to 6 months old. In this article, it is  indicated that the functional state of the cardiovascular  system of agriculture animals is one of the main  physiological indicators through which it is possible to  determine the nature of the impact of the environment  on the body.
Comparison of the Nutritional Health Profile of the Pregnant Women and its Association in Developing Anemia: A Progressive Study of the Rich and Poor Pregnant Women of the Ajmer City
Authors: John Swapana , Sharma Prakash C
Published: July 2023

Introduction- Anemia in pregnancy is one of the gravest  world health crises affecting one fourth of the world  population, mainly children and women of the  reproductive age. The onset of anemia is attributed to  two major classifications being ‘Nutritional’-meaning  deficiency of minerals and vitamins, and ‘Non nutritional’ corresponding to infection and  hemoglobinopathies. The only micronutrient  mandatorily required supplementing to fill the gap  between the dietary intake and the demand is iron.  Micronutrient’s iron, folate, and vitamins are very vital  for the proper growth of the fetus during pregnancy.  The diverse consequences of nutritional anemia are  recurrent abortion, recurrent fetal loss, congenital  abnormalities, preterm labour, reduced birth weight and  neonatal and maternal mortalities. Methodology- It’s an  empirical, longitudinal, prospective, and comparative  study using a structured questionnaire on the target  group of the urban population in the city of Ajmer city.  Results and Conclusion- Assessing BMI, there were  51.61% of anemic rich pregnant women who were  considered malnourished as they belonged to the group  with BMI < 18.4 kg/m2 whereas among the poor anemic  pregnant women it was 75.87% women under this BMI.  Evaluating the poor non-anemic pregnant women,  nearly 16.98% of women belonged to BMI < 18.4 kg/m2 category and 8.95% of the rich non-anemic women who  had their BMI < 18.4 kg/m2. Among the rich non-anemic  pregnant women, there were 37.74% who came under  the category of overweight having BMI >23kg/m2 and  only 3.77% of poor non-anemic women grouped under  over weight. The mean+SD of Hb at third trimester of  the rich and poor pregnant women was 10.4+1.02 and  9.0+0.02 respectively.
Insulin resistance and Oxidant-Antioxidant Markers in Young Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Authors: Lakshmi K , Malini Suttur S
Published: July 2023

Introduction: Oxidative stress and insulin resistance (IR) may  contribute to the pathogenesis of polycystic ovarian syndrome  (PCOS). IR promotes hyperglycaemia, which may increase the  production of reactive oxygen species and decrease in  antioxidant levels in PCOS. Aim: To investigate the oxidant-antioxidant status and its  association with insulin resistance in young women with  PCOS.Materials and methods: The present study involved two  groups, PCOS (n = 55) and age and BMI matched controls (n =  55). Serum levels of various oxidative stress markers  malondialdehyde (MDA), antioxidants- superoxide dismutase  (SOD), catalase, and total antioxidant capacity (TAC) were  measured using spectrophotometric assays. HOMA-IR method  was used to assess the insulin resistance. Results were  analysed to compare and correlate insulin resistance with these  oxidative stress markers. Results: PCOS group had significantly higher MDA and  lower TAC activity, SOD, catalase levels than the control  group (p < 0.001). PCOS patients with IR had significantly  higher MDA, while SOD, catalase, TAC levels lower than the  PCOS patients without IR (p< 0.001). Infertile PCOS patients  had significantly higher MDA, and lower SOD, catalase, TAC  level than the fertile PCOS patients (p<0.001). There was a  statistically significant and positive correlation between  HOMA-IR and MDA levels, whereas HOMA-IR showed  statistically significant negative correlation with SOD, catalase  and TAC levels. onclusion: Our findings suggest that young PCOS women  may experience oxidative stress due to insulin resistance. As a  result, the existence of insulin resistance, hyperinsulinemia,  and oxidative damage in PCOS is likely to hasten the gradual  progression of cardiovascular disease.