bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Juvenile Graphical Perception: A Comparison between Children and Adults
Authors: Panavas Liudas , Worth Amy , Crnovrsanin Tarik , Sathyamurthi Tejas , Cordes Sara , Borkin Michelle , Dunne Cody
Published: March 2022

Data visualization is pervasive in the lives of children as they en-counter graphs and charts in early education and online media.In spite of this prevalence, our guidelines and understanding ofhow children perceive graphs stem primarily from studies con-ducted with adults. Previous psychology and education researchindicates that children’s cognitive abilities are different from adults.Therefore, we conducted a classic graphical perception study on apopulation of children aged 8–12 enrolled in the Ivy After SchoolProgram in Boston, MA and adult computer science students en-rolled in Northeastern University to determine how accuratelyparticipants judge differences in particular graphical encodings. We record the accuracy of participants’ answers for five encodingsmost commonly used with quantitative data. The results of ourcontrolled experiment show that children have remarkably similargraphical perception to adults, but are consistently less accurateat interpreting the visual encodings. We found similar effective-ness rankings, relative differences in error between the differentencodings, and patterns of bias across encoding types. Based on ourfindings, we provide design guidelines and recommendations forcreating visualizations for children. This paper and all supplementalmaterials are available at https://osf.io/ygrdv.
Applying Scientific Approach to Improve the Recommended Competencies of English Junior High School Teachers in Palu City
Authors: Syafar Anshari , Rofiqoh  , Maghfirah
Published: March 2022

The objective of the study is to investigate the effect of applying a scientific approach to improve recommended competencies of English junior high school teachers. A quasi-experimental design was employed with the use of convenience sampling techniques to select research subjects for control and experimental groups. The 30 items test was developed and used in pre-test and post-test for collecting data. The data were analyzed using t-test analysis to measure mean differences of the data sets from control and experimental groups. The result of data analysis indicates that the mean score of the experimental group, 77.19 is greater than the control group 61.15. This result shows the use of the scientific approach to teach research subjects in an experimental group has an effect in improving their competence on the recommended competencies mandated by the Law and regulations.
The relationship between lake surface area and maximum depth
Authors: Cael B. B. , Seekell David
Published: March 2022

Maximum depth varies among lakes from $<$1 to 1741 meters, but attempts to explain this variation have achieved little predictive power. In this paper, we describe the probability distribution of maximum depths based on recent developments in the theory of fractal Brownian motions. The theoretical distribution is right-tailed and adequately captures variations in maximum depth in a dataset of 8,164 lakes (maximum depths 0.1 to 135 meters) from the northeastern United States. Maximum depth increases with surface area, but with substantial random variation - the 95\% prediction interval spans more than an order of magnitude for lakes with any specific surface area. Our results explain the observed variability in lake maximum depths, capture the link between topographic characteristics and lake bathymetry, and provide a means to upscale maximum-depth-dependent processes, which we illustrate by upscaling the diffusive flux of methane from northern lakes to the atmosphere.
Measurements of Susceptibility to Anchoring are Unreliable: Meta-Analytic Evidence From More Than 50,000 Anchored Estimates
Authors: Röseler Lukas , Weber Lucia , Helgerth Katharina , Stich Elena , Günther Miriam , Wagner Felix-Stefan , Schütz Astrid
Published: March 2022

Theories on anchoring effects—the assimilation of numerical estimates toward previously considered numbers—have been used to derive hypotheses that susceptibility to anchoring is correlated with certain personality traits. Thus, for the last decade, a considerable amount of research has investigated relationships between people’s susceptibility to anchoring and personality traits (e.g., intelligence, the Big Five, narcissism). However, many of the findings are contradictory. We suspect that this inconsistency is grounded in imprecise measurements. Unfortunately, few reports have disclosed estimates of the susceptibility scores’ reliability (e.g., Cronbach’s alpha). We created a large and open data set of anchoring susceptibility scores and conducted a meta-analysis to test how extensive the reliability problem is. Results suggest that the reliability of most tasks is very low. In the few cases in which the reliability is acceptable, the validity of anchoring scores is questionable. We discuss requirements for further attempts to solve the reliability problem.
Calculating self-complexity indices, including Linville’s H: Toward standardization and replication.
Authors: Smyth Lillian , Banas Kasia , Mavor Kenneth I
Published: March 2022

The structure of the self and its relationship with wellbeing are of interest to researchers in many areas of psychology, including social, clinical and differential. Psychologists seeking to calculate the indices associated with the self-complexity framework have long been faced with a computation bottleneck. The complex formulae, variable approaches and lack of availability of ready-to-use programs that allow streamlined calculation of dimensionality (Linville’s H), complexity (Sakaki’s SC), overlap (OL) and compartmentalisation (Shower’s Phi) means that the research area has been limited in both research speed and participation. The low volume of studies and the computational disincentive for replications means the evidence on self-complexity and related constructs is equivocal. In this article, we discuss approaches to calculating self-complexity, providing a practical guide for researchers who would like to implement the published formulas or use existing computational tools, made available by the authors. This tutorial will allow both efficiency and broader access for researchers seeking to examine constructs related to self-complexity. We hope that these contributions might foster a new wave of data collection in this area, allowing for clarity on the utility and implications of dimensionality and complexity in the self-concept.
How unpredictable is research impact? Evidence from the UK’s Research Excellence Framework
Authors: Yaqub Ohid , Malkov Dmitry , Siepel Josh
Published: March 2022

Although ex post evaluation of impact is increasingly common, the extent to which research impacts emerge largely as anticipated by researchers, or as the result of serendipitous and unpredictable processes, is not well understood. In this paper we explore whether predictions of impact made at the funding stage align with realised impact, using data from the UK’s Research Excellence Framework. We exploit REF impact cases traced back to research funding applications, as a dataset of 2,194 case-grant pairs, to compare impact topics with funder remits. For 209 of those pairs, we directly compare their descriptions of ex-ante and ex-post impact.We find that impact claims in these case-grant pairs are often congruent with each other, with 76% showing alignment between anticipated impact at funding stage and the eventual claimed impact in the REF. Co-production of research, often perceived as a model for impactful research, was a feature of just over half of our cases. Our results show that, contrary to other preliminary studies of the REF, impact appears to be broadly predictable, although unpredictability remains important. We suggest that co-production is a reasonably good mechanism for addressing the balance of predictable and unpredictable impact outcomes.
Preparation and Characterization of Biodegradable Microspheres Containing Sertraline Hydrochloride
Authors: H. Samein Laith , A. Hussein Ahmed , A. Abdulrasool Alaa , A. Faraj Jabar
Published: March 2022

Four batches of sertraline HCl microspheres were prepared using a poly (D-L-lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA) polymer ( Mw. 9, 27, 30 and 83 KDa) as  a delivery system. The microspheres were prepared by a dispersion/solvent extraction-evaporation method and characterized for drug loading by UV, particle size by laser diffractometry and surface morphology by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The in vitro sertraline HCl release was studied. Spherical microspheres with a mean diameter of 21 to 26 Âµm loaded with 24.6 â€“ 38.2% were produced. The in vitro drug release was shown to be depend on polymer molecular weight and also on the drug loading. Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) was employed to investigate the physical state of sertraline HCl inside the microspheres and stability and polymer interaction study were performed in solution.

Key words: Sertraline HCl , Microspheres , PLGA polymer
Current Problems in Determining the Criteria of the Theory of Officials
Authors: Gerasimov Il'ia Aleksandrovich
Published: March 2022

The article is devoted to the analysis of the problem of defining criteria in the theory of officials and possible ways to solve it from the point of view of various theoretical approaches.
Antibacterial Activity of Cassia abbreviata Oliv Bark Extract against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus
Authors:   Department of Pharmacy, School of Health Sciences, University of Zambia, Lusaka, Zambia, Hikaambo Christabel Nang’andu
Published: March 2022

Background: Cassia abbreviata Oliv is believed to possess many pharmacological activities and has been used traditionally to treat many ailments. In Zambia, it is used by traditional healers and the locals to treat various bacterial infections especially in rural areas where traditional medicine is the first or only line of treatment. However, it’s phytochemical content and activity on Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) has not been documented in Zambia. Objective: To investigate the phytochemical composition and antibacterial activity of Cassia abbreviata Oliv stem bark extract against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. Materials and Methods: Ethanol and aqueous crude extracts were derived from Cassia abbreviata Oliv stem bark and subjected to qualitative phytochemical screening using standard procedures. The extracts were then used to test for antibacterial activity against standard cultures of E. coli ATCC 25922 and S. ATCC 25923. Ciprofloxacin (5μg) was used as a positive control. The agar disc diffusion was used to determine the antibacterial activity of C. abbreviata at different concentrations (20, 15, 10, 5 and 1mg/mL). The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and zones of inhibition were measured against the tested microorganisms. Results: The phytochemical screening revealed the presence of alkaloids, tannins, flavonoids, saponins, terpenoids, sterols, and phenols. The ethanolic extract was found to have antibacterial activity against S. aureus but not E. coli, while the aqueous extract had no effect on either pathogen. A minimum inhibitory concentration of 5mg/mL was observed with the ethanolic extract. Ciprofloxacin showed better antibacterial activity against both S. aureus and E. coli compared to the extracts. Conclusion: The ethanolic extract showed a concentration-dependent antibacterial activity against S. aureus while the aqueous extract showed no antibacterial activity.
Colonial Kenya: socio-political forces and lines of contradiction
Authors: Karpov Grigory A.
Published: March 2022

The presented article is devoted to the study of the structure of society and the relationship of various ethnic and social groups in Kenya during the era of colonialism. There are four main centers of power - European colonists, missionaries, immigrants from South Asia and the local African population. The main lines of contradictions between them are traced, common interests and conflict zones are outlined in the conditions of the dominant importance of the metropolis, which plays the role of an arbitrator. Particular attention is paid to the channels of arrival in Kenya, the dynamics of growth in the number and socio-political weight of Europeans and Indians, their main claims against each other, resources of influence, methods of achieving goals and defending their positions are analyzed. With the unconditional political domination of immigrants from Europe, the British authorities were forced to recognize the huge contribution of Indian capital to the development of the local economy, to attract Africans to serve in law enforcement and the armed forces, and rely on local resources to cover the needs of the colony during the years of economic crises and World War II. The rise of Indian nationalism contributed to the strengthening of anti-colonial sentiments in Kenya and the consolidation of part of the African and South Asian elite in the simpler struggle for independence. Missionary organizations made a significant contribution to the spread of education and medicine among the indigenous people, gave impetus to the development of their own Christian churches in the region, but undermined the confidence of Africans in themselves, taking an irreconcilable position in relation to some local customs and traditions. Colonial Kenyan society was highly segregated, although the apartheid regime did not officially exist there. In the early years of Kenya's independence, the frictions and contradictions that had been smoothed out earlier by London made themselves felt with renewed vigor, which provoked the emigration of people of Indian and European descent from the country.
Functional Characteristic of the Designation of the Equine Coat Color in Epic Texts in a Comparative Aspect
Authors: Bozhedonova Alla E.
Published: March 2022

The article is dedicated to the functions of the designation of the horse colors in the epic texts of related Turkic peoples – the Yakuts, the Khakass and the Altaians. The relevance of the study is due to the fact that until now in the Yakut language the lexical layer denoting the names of the horse colors has not become the subject of a comprehensive study. The purpose of the article is to study the semantics of designation of equine coat colors in the epic texts of mentioned Turkic peoples and to identify the commonality and specificity of its functioning. It was found that in the texts of the northern olonkho there are 10 color designations of horse colors, in the Khakass epic – 10, in the Altai – 7. It was revealed the general that designations of the horse color in the literal sense serve for a reliable and colorful description of the appearance of an epic horse; in the Altai and Yakut epos, depending on the context, the sacred meaning associated with the mentality of each of the peoples is realized. In the Yakut epic, horses of a certain color turn into different objects, and in the Altai - into horses of a different color. In the texts of the northern olonkho, there are no designations of dun, roan colors, and this is due to the fact that horses of these colors were rare in the places of residence of the northern Yakuts; in the Khakass epos, many designations of equine coat colors indicate piebald horse color.
Development of international energy cooperation:a comparative analysis of the strategies of China and Russia in the post-pandemic era
Authors: Chu Ling
Published: March 2022

The situation of the global energy transition not only poses new challenges for China-Russian energy cooperation, but also creates conditions for China and Russia to jointly build a new global energy management order. In order to maintain the sustainable development of China-Russian energy cooperation, it is necessary to pay special attention to changes in the energy strategy of China and Russian. This is of promising importance for ensuring the energy security of the two countries, deepening the strategic interface of the Belt and Road Initiative and the Eurasian Economic Union, promoting the formation of a new global energy management system and developing a comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Russia in a new post-pandemic era. This article examines the prerequisites and reasons for changes in the energy policy of China and Russia in the process of global energy transition. The authors note the main directions of the White Paper "China's Energy Development in a New Era" and "Russia's Energy Strategy for the period up to 2035" as the strategic documents, demonstrating the priorities of the two countries, taking into account the prospects for their domestic economic development and the international situation. The article analyzes the similarities and differences between the strategies of China and Russian in the energy sector, based on a comparative analysis of recent changes in the field of international energy cooperation and its adjustments by China and Russia, the distinctive features corresponding to the national interests of each of the two countries are identified.
Constructions of K-g-fusion and their dual in Hilbert spaces
Authors: Ahmadi R. , Rahimlou G. , Sandi V. , Zarghami Farfar R.
Published: March 2022

Frames for operators or K-frames were recently considered by Găvruța (2012) in connection with atomic systems. Also, generalized frames are important frames in the Hilbert space of bounded linear operators. Fusion frames, which are a special case of generalized frames have various applications. This paper introduces the concept of generalized fusion frames for operators also known as K-g-fusion frames and we get some results for characterization of these frames. We further discuss dual and Q-dual in connection with K-g-fusion frames. Also we obtain some useful identities for these frames. We also give several methods to construct K-g-fusion frames. The results of this paper can be used in sampling theory which are developed by g-frames and especially fusion frames. In the end, we discuss the stability of a more general perturbation for K-g-fusion frames.
THE EFFECT OF ISLAMIC SERVICE QUALITY, BANKING IMAGE AND CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY TOWARDS CUSTOMER LOYALTY WITH CUSTOMER SATISFACTION AS INTERVENING VARIABLES
Authors: Janah Vita Nur , Iskandar Iskandar
Published: March 2022

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of Islamic servis quality, banking image and corporate social responsibility on customer loyalty with satisfaction as an intervening variable (case study of BPRS Sukowati Sragen customer). This study uses quantitative methods aimed at obtaining results from field data with existing theories. Samples were obtained as many as 100 respondents of BPRS Sukowati Sragen customers with accidental sampling technique. The data in this study are primary data obtained from respondents by filling out a questionnaire. Data analysis using instrument test, multiple regression analysis test, instrument test, classical assumption test and Path Analysis test with the help of SPSS version 25. The results of this study conclude that the quality of Islamic services has a positive and significant effect on customer loyalty. Banking image has a positive and significant effect on customer loyalty. CSR has a positive and significant effect on customer loyalty. The quality of Islamic services has a positive and significant effect on satisfaction. Banking image has a positive and significant effect on satisfaction. CSR has a positive and significant effect on satisfaction. Satisfaction is able to mediate all independent variables.
PENGARUH RISIKO PERUSAHAAN DAN KONDISI MAKRO EKONOMI TERHADAP NILAI PERUSAHAAN PADA PERUSAHAAN ASTRA GRUP INTERNASIONAL
Authors: Amran Elsa Fitri , Nagara Patria , Putri Mia Emita
Published: March 2022

This study aims to determine the effect of systematic risk and macroeconomic conditions on firm value. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling, with a sample of 42 observations during the observation period. The data source used is secondary data. The type of data used is quantitative data in the form of financial statements of Astra International Group companies from 2011 to 2017. The analysis technique used is descriptive statistical analysis, classical assumption test using normality test, multicollinearity test and heteroscedasticity test, multiple linear regression analysis and hypothesis testing using partial test (t), simultaneous test (f) and determination (R2). Data processing methods use SPSS version 16.0 and Microsoft Excel 2010. The results of the analysis show that systematic risk has a significant effect on the value of the company with a significant value of 0.005, while inflation has no significant effect on the value of the company with a significant value of 0.845. Simultaneously or together systematic risk and inflation have a significant effect on firm value with a significant value of 0.018. R2 value of 0.186 can be interpreted that 18.6% of the company's value variable is explained by the company's risk variables and inflation, while the remaining 81.4% is explained by other factors outside of this research variable.
STRATEGI MANAJEMEN MENGHADAPI RISIKO OPERASIONAL PADA PT BANK PEMBIAYAAN RAKYAT SYARIAH (BPRS) HAJI MISKIN PANDAI SIKEK
Authors: Yandra Alfi , Maidani Dina
Published: March 2022

penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Field Research (penelitian lapangan), dengan mengunakan metode kuantitatif dengan pendekatan diskriptif.Sedangkan teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan yaitu dengan wawancara dan dokumentasi.Sedangkan teknik analisis data mengunakan analisis intekraktif dengan pengumpulan data, reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa Manajemen risiko operasional di BPRS Haji Miskin Pandai Sikek sudah menerapkan manajemen risiko sesuai dengan peraturanPOJK No.23/POJK.03/2018tentang penerapan manajemen risiko bagi Bank Pembiayaan Rakyat Syariah. Jenis risiko yang terjadi di BPRS Haji Miskin Pandai Sikek yang yaitu risiko operasional yang disebabkan risiko internal, risiko SDM, Risiko Teknologi dan Sistem, Risiko Hukum dan risiko eksternal. Hal ini dapat dilihat dari stategi penanganan dalam proses manajemen risiko yang dilakukan mulai dari aktifitas identifikasi, pengukuran risiko, pemantauan risiko dan pengendalian risiko yang terjadi di BPRS Haji Miskin Pandai Sikek. Strategi lain dalam menghadapi risiko operasional yang disebabkan oleh faktor internal dan faktor eksternal di BPPS Haji Miskin Pandai Sikeksesuai dengan aturan SOP, POJK dan Undang-Undang perbankan.Dan didalam pengawasan juga diperketat dan juga ada pihak internal auditnya.Manajemennya pun ada seperti manajemen risiko, manajemen kepatuhan, dan manajemen keuangan.
Analisis Proses Dewatering Konsentrat Mineral pada PT. Freeport Indonesia
Authors: Amaliyah Novriany
Published: March 2022

A concentrate treatment process is needed to improve the quality of the concentrate. Processing of copper minerals by drying concentrate or dewatering. The slurry concentrate dewatering process is intended to inhibit the rate of damage to the concentrate, and it is easy to distribute the concentrate through shipping. PT. Freeport Indonesia has 2 types of machines for the dewatering slurry process, Rotary Dryer and VPA (Vertical Pressure Airblow). The dryer dries the slurry by evaporating the water in the slurry through a combustion process with temperatures reaching 1500o F. While the VPA machine only uses membrane compression and compressed air to dry the concentrate. A comparison of the power requirements needed to dry the slurry on the two machines is done to determine the effectiveness and energy needs of the input. The results obtained in this study that dryer requires an average power of 84.31 kW to dry every 1-ton slurry, and VPA machines only use power with an average of 0.0078 kW in every 1-ton slurry
Pembuatan dan Karakterisasi Teh Herbal Penurun Gula Darah dari Buah Mahkota Dewa dan Bunga Telang
Authors: Mubarok Zakki Rosmi , Rohmah Nur , Kusmuldayinah Nurul Istiqomah
Published: March 2022

This study was conducted to compare the saponin contents and understand the characterization of herbal teas from the Mahkota Dewa fruit and the Telang flower for reducing blood glucose. The method of processing the of the Mahkota Dewa fruit and the flower of the telang into herbal teas is by gradually drying in the oven at a temperature of 110°C for 30 minutes and 70°C for 1 hour, then did size reduction and put into tea bags weighing 2.5 g per bag for 100 ml of water. The results showed that Mahkota Dewa tea had a higher saponin content of 14.4% and a water content of 6.5% more than the Telang flower with a saponin content of 5.6% and a moisture content of 5%. The results of the hedonic test analysis with  ANOVA showed that there was a significant difference between the two herbal teas in terms of color but there was no significant difference in terms of taste and aroma. In general, the Mahkota Dewa fruit tea and Telang flower tea were accepted by the panelists on a scale of 3-5 (neutral-very like). For 7 days, the pH of the steeping of Mahkota Dewa tea and Telang flower tea increased from pH 6 to 9. The results of the life test of Mahkota Dewa fruit tea and Telang flower tea can be kept for three days at cold temperatures (10°C–4°C) and one day for room temperature (20°C-25 °C).
The effectiveness of marital adjustment training on couples distress intolerance, difficulty in emotion regulation and marital conflict referring to counseling centers
Authors:   PhD Candidate, Department of Psychology, Sanandaj Branch, Islamic Azad University, Sanandaj, Iran., Arshadi Soma , Karimi Qumarth ,   Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Mahabad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mahabad, Iran, Akbari Maryam ,   Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Sanandaj Branch, Islamic Azad University, Sanandaj, Iran, Moradi Omid ,   Assistant Professor, Department of Counseling, Sanandaj Branch, Islamic Azad University, Sanandaj, Iran.
Published: March 2022

Introduction: Distress intolerance, difficulty in emotion regulation, and marital conflicts affect the quality of the couples life. Aim: The present study investigated the effectiveness of marital adjustment training on couples distress intolerance, difficulty in emotion regulation, and marital conflict. Method: The present study was a quasi-experimental study with a control and experimental group. The study sample included 30 couples referring to counseling centers in 2019-2020 that were divided randomly in two experimental and control groups. Afterward, marital adjustment training was provided to the experimental group during eight sessions, and the control group did not receive any intervention. Simmons and Gaher distress tolerance questionnaires, Grotz and Roemer difficulty in emotion regulation, and Sanai and Barati marital conflicts were used in this study. The data were analyzed by covariance using SPSS software version 22. Results: The results showed marital adjustment training was effective on reducing distress intolerance (f=142.76 and P<0.01), the level of difficulty in emotion regulation (f=146.94 and P<0.01), and marital conflicts (P<0.01 and f=426.21). Accordingly, distress intolerance, difficulty in emotion regulation, and marital conflict were significantly reduced in the treatment group compared with the control group who did not receive any intervention. Conclusion: The findings indicated that marital adjustment training could be an effective intervention in counseling centers for couples with communicative problems.
Polygamy and its psychosocial outcomes for women (an evolutionary bio-psychological systematic review)
Authors:   MA, Department of Psychology, Fatemiyeh Shiraz, Institute of Higher Education, Shiraz, Iran., Dashtiane Soode , Zare Shiva ,   MA, Department of Psychology, Fatemiyeh Shiraz, Institute of Higher Education, Shiraz, Iran., Khorramdel Kazem ,   Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Fatemiyeh Shiraz, Institute of Higher Education, Shiraz, Iran
Published: March 2022

Introduction: According to evolutionary evidences, humankind has a pattern of polygamy, similar to other primates. In the following article, we discussed the polygamy evidences and its psychosocial consequences. Aim: The following article discusses women’s issues in polygamous families, with information gathered from studies of communities in which polygamy is legal and common. Method: The current study was a systematic review. From 2001 to 2020, related keywords have been searched and 30 articles have been extracted from valid internal and foreign databases such as SID, Science Direct and PubMed. Afterwards, the polygamy’s effects have been studied in 17 articles. Results: Polygamous marriages have been found to encounter various issues, such as low levels of self esteem, parenting and family dysfunctions, as well as struggling with psychological disorders such as somatic symptom disorder, depression, panic, anxiety, dysrhythmia, interpersonal sensitivity disorder, paranoia, and hostility. Conclusion: According to review, it can be concluded that although our biological foundation was not built for monogamy, findings indicate that following this evolutionary biological process (following polygamy) can be harmful for human kind and should be reconsidered.
Research skills of student counselors in west Iran University of Medical Sciences (Kurdistan, Kermanshah, Hamadan, Ilam) in 2018
Authors:   Associate Professor, Department of Clinical Psychology, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran., Yousefi Fayegh , Tairi Fariba ,   MSc, Department of Clinical Psychology, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran, Abbaspour Parastoo ,   PhD, Department of Psychology, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran., Panahi Soheila ,   PhD, Department of Psychology, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran., Davoodian Zohreh ,   PhD, Department of Psychology, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, Iran.
Published: March 2022

Introduction: Research is one of the effective factors in promoting counseling and psychotherapy services; therefore, it is necessary to assess the research skills of counselors. Aim: This study aimed to investigate the research skills of consultants of student counseling departments of Medical Universities in the Western Region of the country (Kurdistan, Kermanshah, Hamedan, Ilam, and Sanghor-Asadabad School of Nursing) in 2018. Method: In this descriptive study, 41 counselors of student counseling offices of Medical Universities in the Western Region of the country in 2018 were surveyed by census sampling method. The data collection tool was Marah (2010) Research Skills Assessment Questionnaire. Research data were analyzed by the Pearson correlation method in SPSS software version 22. Results: In the descriptive findings section, the results showed that 61% of the counselors were female and %39 were male, 63.4% of the respondents had a master's degree and 41% had a work experience of one to five years. The mean scores of methodological skills were measured as the optimal mean of 3.06±8.6 and the mean scores of statistical skills as the unfavorable means were measured as 2.06±5.2. Only the educational level of the subjects had a significant relationship with the level of research skills of the subjects (P<000). Conclusion: In general, it can be concluded that the level of research skills of consultants was moderate; the weakness of research perspective in some consultants and also giving priority to consulting services over research work in the field can be Factors for this issue.
Comparison of the effectiveness of treatment based on acceptance and commitment and cognitive therapy based on mindfulness on spiritual health and blood pressure of hemodialysis patients in Gorgan
Authors:   Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Payame Noor University, Golestan, Iran, Aghili Seyed Mojtaba , Malek Fatemeh ,   MSc, Department of Psychology, Bandar-e-Gaz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Golestan, Iran.
Published: March 2022

Introduction: Chronic kidney disease is one of the health problems in today's world. Aim: The aim of this study was to compare acceptance and commitment based therapy and mindfulness based cognitive therapy on spiritual health and blood pressure of hemodialysis patients. Method: The research method was quasi-experimental with pre-test and post-test design with control group. The statistical population of all hemodialysis patients in Gorgan in 2018 was 45 people selected using available sampling method and randomly divided into three experimental groups 1 (acceptance and commitment), experimental group 2 (mindfulness) and control group (15 people in each group). Under the same and simultaneous conditions, the pretest was performed with the Spiritual Health Questionnaire (SWB) from all three groups and blood pressure of the sample members was measured. The experimental groups were treated with acceptance, commitment and mindfulness (8 sessions of 60 minutes), but the control group did not receive any treatment. Then the post-test was performed on all three groups. Findings were analyzed by SPSS 22 software in descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: The results showed that both treatment approaches based on acceptance, commitment and mindfulness were effective in increasing spiritual health and reducing blood pressure (P<0.05). Comparing the effectiveness of these two approaches were not significantly different. Conclusion: Based on the obtained results, it can be said that the treatment based on acceptance, commitment and mindfulness has increased spiritual health and decreased blood pressure in hemodialysis patients; Therefore, these treatments can be used along with medical treatment of these patients.
Penerapan Algoritma Naïve Bayes untuk Mengidentifikasi Strategi Marketing dalam Penjualan Deposit E-Money
Authors: Pratiwi Raden Putri , Tazro Iddina , Juliane Christina
Published: March 2022

This research is based on very rapid technological developments and in the current Covid-19 pandemic, all people are very careful in everything, keep their distance from other people and continue to reduce direct contact with other people, including when transacting. One option to help reduce direct contact with other people when transacting is to use E-Money. Currently, various kinds of E-Money products have started to appear, there are 4 E-Money which are quite widely used by the people of Indonesia, namely GOPAY, OVO, DANA and LINKAJA. In this study, the author wants to classify between the four E-Money, which one is the best-selling product in the sale of E-Money deposits. By using the help of the RapidMiner application, researchers process a Sales Performance data from one of the fintech Start-up applications. Of the total 67,971 data, divided into 2, namely 54,376 data used as training data and 13,595 data for testing data.
Evaluation of antimicrobial and antifungal activity of hydroethanolic extracts of in vitro and ex vitro seedlings of Dionaea muscipula J. Ellis
Authors: Vásquez-Hernández Sugey , Herrera-Quevedo Nazario de Jesús , Ramírez-Antonio Víctor José , González-Arnao María Teresa , Castañeda Castro Odón , Pastelín-Solano Miriam Cristina , Guevara-Valencia Marina , Rascón-Díaz Martha Paola , Cruz Cruz Carlos Alberto
Published: March 2022

Objective: To evaluate the antibacterial and antifungal activity of hydroethanolic extracts of Dionaea muscipula J. Ellis against bacteria models and fungi of agricultural importance.
Design/Methodology/Approach: In vitro plants of D. muscipula were propagated and acclimatized for three months. The antibacterial activity of the hydroethanolic extracts against Escherichia coli and Bacillus cereus was evaluated, and the antifungal activity against Aspergillus niger, Fusarium oxysporum and Pseudocercospora fijiensis. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) was carried out to compare the means obtained with Tukey’s test (p≤0.05).
Results: The hydroethanolic extracts of in vitro and acclimatized D. muscipula presented bacteriostatic activity against the bacteria E. coli (65.20 and 69.78 % of inhibition) and B. cereus (91.75 and 92.61 % of inhibition), and antifungal activity against the fungus P. fijiensis of 7.56 and 14.21 % of inhibition, respectively.
Study Limitations/Implications: The hydroethanolic extracts of in vitro and acclimatized D. muscipula did not show antifungal activity against A. niger and F. oxysporum.
Findings/Conclusions: The hydroethanolic extracts of in vitro and acclimatized D. muscipula presented bacteriostatic activity against bacteria E. coli and B. cereus and antifungal activity against the fungus P. fijiensis.
Adaptive potential of reclamation systems
Authors: Anzhenkov Aleksandr
Published: March 2022

The systemic significance of the water regime and its influence on crop yields are given. The basic elements of substantiation of the direction of adaptation of reclamation systems in modern climatic conditions are given. The actual problems of the formation of conditions for the transformation of drainage and drainage-humidifying systems are considered. The directions of adaptation of the use of reclaimed lands in order to minimize the cost of reconstruction are considered
Influence of Shipping Fees in Customer Purchase Decisions for Online Retailers Residing within the Philippines
Authors: Manapul Kent , Isidro Joshua , Hernandez Menchie , Fernandez Ronald
Published: March 2022

With the recent rise of internet-based businesses within the confines of the Philippines, people started to pay closer attention to shipping costs and other completion concerns, which are variables that influence a consumer's perception prior to purchasing. This study aims to look at how shipping fees influence customer satisfaction, which in turn influences their online buying selections. To fulfill this purpose, a quantitative research study was used to monitor the purchasing decisions that were made by male and female consumers between the ages of 20 and 29 in the National Capital Region of the Philippines, with a sample size of 385 respondents. Our findings indicated that online buyers definitely view shipping fees as a partitioned component of e-commerce. Concluding that the amount of shipping fee prior to the consumers’ purchase definitely contributes to the fulfillment of deliberate satisfaction as well as elicits pure intentions in purchasing online. Ultimately, online buyers in the Philippines are fairly neutral about whether the amount of shipping fee completely affects the customer's online evaluation and choices.
Sustainable Marketing: Studying the Effects of Environmental Consciousness and Involvement Degree on Purchasing Behavior of Consumers
Authors: Dionela Tricianell , Evangelista Abryl , Lansang Coleen Marie , Sato Ma. Veronica Urara
Published: March 2022

Concerns and consumers’ awareness of the environment has increased significantly, and their perception of environmental concerns now represents one of the major factors in consumer decision making. The main aim of this study is to determine the relationship of environmental consciousness and involvement degree on consumers’ purchasing behavior. Factors affecting environmentally friendly behaviors will be explained within the context of attitude, intention, and behavior with a holistic approach. TRA Model (Theory of Reasoned Action) will be expanded by adding variables that express individual consumer characteristics. Besides, the data will be gathered via an online survey from various participants who live in Metro Manila, where people from different socio-economic backgrounds are thought to be heavily dispersed and located. Partial Least Squares - Structural Equation Model (PLS-SEM) was used to study the relationship and analyze the connection between variables. Results of PLS-SEM revealed that environmental consciousness (ß = 0.38; p = 0.001) and involvement degree (ß = 0.311; p = 0.001) have significant effects on respondent’s attitude in purchasing eco-friendly products. Moreover, both the environmental consciousness (ß = 0.423; p = 0.001) and involvement degree (ß = 0.46; p = 0.001) have direct significant effects in respondent’s behavior in purchasing eco-friendly products.   Based on the statistical analyses, this paper offers some further research directions to advance the extent of the literature. This study offers valuable insights for eco-friendly brands that offer products by indicating two important dimensions, which are the environmental consciousness and involvement degree of consumers upon purchasing.
Underwater Drone: Aset Militer, Perangkat Penelitian dan Kedaulatan
Authors: Putra Akbar Kurnia , Faradilla Afrilia , Sipahutar Bernard
Published: March 2022

This article discusses the legal issue of using underwater drones according to international maritime law and Indonesian national law. This discussion is necessary considering the use of underwater drones that cross national borders, there is no specific regulation. Therefore, it is necessary to make special arrangements regarding the use of underwater missiles both in terms of attack, spying, and marine data collection so that foreign countries do not freely operate underwater drones in the territorial sea of ​​other countries and do not violate the right of peaceful passage as regulated. in UNCLOS 1982. The method used is normative legal research which examines the rules and regulations related to the issues discussed. The results of the study show that the government needs to strengthen the maritime security system in Indonesian territory and take firm action against persons involved in the entry of foreign military assets into Indonesian territory.
Edukasi Kesehatan Reproduksi Remaja Wanita Di Banjarmasin
Authors: Yuliana Fitri , Dona Sismeri , Saputri Rina
Published: March 2022

ABSTRAKKesehatan reproduksi merupakan hal yang sangat penting untuk dipahami oleh semua orang, khususnya remaja Wanita. Banyak remaja mendapatkan pengetahuan mengenai kesehatan reproduksi dari media sosial yang tidak terjamin kebenarannya. Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pemahaman dan pengetahuan remaja mengenai kesehatan reproduksi. Mitra kegiatan ini adalah remaja wanita. Metode pengabdian masyarakat dengan mengadakan webinar. Pembicara menyampaikan materi mengenai kesehatan reproduksi melalui webinar dan membuat leafleat untuk dibaca oleh mitra. Sebelum mengikuti webinar remaja wanita diuji pengetahuannya mengenai kesehatan reproduksi dengan pretest. Setelah mendapatkan pemaparan materi, dilakukan postest. Hasil analisis pretest didapatkan 70% peserta kurang memahami tentang Kesehatan reproduksi dan hasil dari postest menunjukkan peningkatan pengetahuan dengan hasil 98% peserta mendapatkan nilai yang sempurna. Sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa Pengabdian masyarakat yang dilakukan melalui webinar dan pembuatan leafleat ini meningkatkan pengetahuan dan wawasan remaja wanita mengenai pentingnya kesehatan reproduksinya. Kata Kunci: Edukasi, Masalah Kesehatan Reproduksi, Remaja Wanita ABSTRACTReproductive health is very important to be understood by everyone, especially young women. Many teenagers get knowledge about reproductive health from social media that is not guaranteed to be true. This community service activity aims to increase the understanding and knowledge of adolescents about reproductive health. The partners of this activity are young women. Method of community service by holding webinars. The speaker delivered material on reproductive health through webinars and made leaflets for partners to read. Before participating in the webinar, young women were tested for their knowledge of reproductive health using a pretest. After getting the presentation of the material, a posttest was conducted. The results of the pretest analysis showed that 70% of participants did not understand about reproductive health and the results of the posttest showed an increase in knowledge with the result that 98% of participants got perfect scores. So it can be concluded that the community service carried out through webinars and the creation of leaflets increases the knowledge and insight of young women about the importance of their reproductive health. Keywords: Education, Reproductive Health Problems, Adolescent Women
Pelatihan Pengolahan Sampah Plastik Menjadi Produk Kreatif Bernilai Ekonomis
Authors: Ndiung Sabina , Nurtati Restiana , Jenimantris Yustiani , Eni Beatrix Lurfira , Mulianti Edeltrudis
Published: March 2022

ABSTRAKSampah adalah suatu bahan yang terbuang dari sumber hasil aktivitas manusia maupun proses alam yang belum memiliki nilai ekonomis. Sebenarnya sampah dapat dimanfatkan menjadi sesuatu yang bernilai kembali dan menunjang perekonomian masyarakat. Oleh karena itu, perlu program untuk mengedukasi mengenai tata cara dan pemanfaatan sampah agar dikreasikan menjadi barang yang berguna. Pengelolaan sampah ini didasarkan pada prinsip 3R (Reduce, Reduse, dan Recycle). Metode pelatihan yang digunakan dalam pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini adalah sosialisasi dan pendampingan mengenai cara pembuatan kerajinan merangkai bunga dari limbah plastik. Melalui kegiatan ini masyarakat dapat mempelajari dan mengembangkan berbagai bentuk kerajinan bunga dari limbah plastik yang sering dijumpai pada saat berbelanja, sehingga tidak hanya dibuang ketika telah dipakai tetapi dapat di daur ulang menjadi produk baru yang bernilai. Kegiatan ini ditujukan untuk mengurangi sampah, mengedukasi, menambah keterampilan, dan memberi nilai ekonomis demi kesejahteraan masyarakat. Produk yang akan dihasilkan dalam kegiatan ini adalah bunga plastik yang dibuat dengan memanfaatkan limbah plastik Hasilnya, masyarakat dapat memberdayakan potensi yang ada agar lebih paham dan dapat menerapkan pengolahan sampah secara bijak.Kata Kunci: ekonomis, pelatihan, pengolahan sampahABSTRACTGarbage is a material that is wasted from sources resulting from human activities and natural processes that do not yet have economic value. Waste can be used as something that has value and supports the community's economy. Therefore, a program is needed to educate about the procedures and utilization of waste to be turned into valuable goods. This waste management is based on the 3R (Reduce, Reduce, and Recycle) principles. The training method used in this community service is socialization and assistance in making flower arranging crafts from plastic waste. Through this activity, the community can learn and develop various flower crafts from plastic waste that are often encountered when shopping. They are not only thrown away when they have been used but can be recycled into new, valuable products. This activity aims to reduce waste, educate, increase skills, and provide economic value for the welfare of the community. The product that will be produced in this activity is plastic flowers which are made by utilizing plastic waste.Keywords: economical, training, waste management