bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A New Training Model for Teachers of Italian as a FL: the A.L.I. Project
Authors: Maugeri Giuseppe , Serragiotto Graziano
Published: July 2022

This case study intends to investigate the Libyan teacher’s qualitative feedback concerning a hybrid teaching trainer course aimed at developing new teaching practices. Therefore, in the first part we discuss the theoretical framework for the development of a curricular proposal for the teaching of Italian as an optional language for students in the last three grades of secondary school in Libya and the language teaching training of their Libyan teachers. In the second part we introduce qualitative research in order to highlight critical teaching aspects useful to orient the new model of Italian language teacher training towards a type of learning that is methodologically appropriate for the achievement of realistic goals.
Examining the Relationship Between the use of Mobile Phones and Extension Methods in Adoption of Groundnut Farming Practices in Northwestern Nigeria
Authors: Rimi Tijjani Abu , Haris Nur Bahiah Mohamed , Hassan Salim , Shah Jasmin Arif , Hamza Siti Rabaah
Published: July 2022

Adoption of recommended farm practices has been acknowledged to attain food security on groundnut production in Nigeria. Extension agents and other technology developers are now often using various channels of communication, as a means of reaching farmers with improved farm practices to ensure compliance. The aim of the paper is to examine the relationship between the use of mobile phones, individual and group extension methods, technology transfer mechanism in the adoption of improved groundnut farming practices, employing cross-sectional survey in four North-western states of Nigeria. A multi-stage sampling procedure was adopted for interviewing three hundred and thirty-nine farmers. Descriptive and correlation analysis were used to analyze the data. The findings shows that farmers’ had moderate usage levels of mobile phones and individual extension methods, and a high level on group extension methods. Mobile phone, individual and group extension methods had significant relationship with adoption at one percent. While, challenges to the use of mobile phones, individual and group extension methods identified to include; low farmers’ literacy, unstable power supply, poor network, low patronage of extension workers, and also knowledge is restricted to members of the group. It was concluded that the use of mobile phone, individual and group extension methods need to be sustained and improved via government and other stakeholders’ provision of extension agents’, training on utilization of extension methods and mobile phones application for effective technology transfer. Development of farmers’ knowledge on appropriate utilization of mobile phone gadgets will assist them to become receptive and embrace the practices promoted.
Evaluation of enzymatic degradation of ochratoxin A by protease and lipase produced by lactobacillus isolated from dairy products
Authors: Adel M M Kholif  , Mohamed T Fouad  , Tarek A El-desouky
Published: July 2022

Contamination with ochratoxin A (OTA) is widespread in many foods and it is necessary to look for modern and specialized methods to remove OTA. The current study aimed to produce protease and lipase from Levilactobacillus brevis and Lactobacillus plantarum, respectively, which were isolated from Egyptian soft cheese, and evaluate them on enzymatic degradation of OTA in phosphate buffered saline (PBS) after treatment with doses ranging from 50 to 200U/ml for 6, 2 and 18h at 37 °C. The results showed that 60–80 % saturation ammonium sulfate gave the highest protease activity (1295.95 U/ml) and specific activity (3570.11), while lipase recorded high-value activity (15608.2 U/ml) and Specific activity (40021.1) at 40-60% ammonium sulfate. Partially purified using Sephadex G -100 showed only one peak for protease and lipase at fraction 55 and 32, respectively. The results indicated that using protease and lipase at 200 U/ml gives the highest degradation for OTA after incubation for 18h were 82.6 and 77.3%, respectively. Enzymatic degradation of OTA indicated that the efficacy of protease and lipase for degradation of OTA increases with the duration of incubation and the dose of the enzyme.
A needs analysis of HOTS-based assessment instruments for elementary school mathematics learning
Authors: Melawati Yossy , Rochmiyati Rochmiyati , Nurhanurawati Nurhanurawati
Published: July 2022

This study aimed to analyze an assessment needs based on Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) in mathematics subjects of the fifth-grade elementary school. Analysis needs are required to find out the conditions needed in learning to achieve an educational goal. This research was conducted in a qualitative descriptive manner, with the research subject being the educators who taught the fifth grade of elementary school, with 4 educators. Research data was obtained through a questionnaire. The data analysis technique used is Miles and Huberman which consists of data reduction (data reduction), data display (data presentation), and conclusion (concluding). The result showed that it is necessary to develop Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS)-based mathematical assessment instrument to assist educators in making assessments, become a reference for educators to design or make HOTS-based assessments and help improve students' mathematical critical thinking skills.
Covert Action: Perils and Advantages
Authors: ŞENER Halil
Published: July 2022

Covert action is intelligence activity described as the "hidden hand" of states, in which states can create political, military, economic, and ideological effects in foreign policy. While it has a use rate of around five percent in traditional intelligence activities, it has a vital and facilitating effect on states’ foreign policy. States seek to achieve foreign policy goals through covert action thanks to its facilitating nature. It provides capacity and can hide states' involvement in events via "plausible deniability". While it may provide quick and cost-effective solutions in the short term, it may leave a long-term hostility in the hostile state. The article uses a literature review as a research method. It aims to contribute to intelligence studies literature by analyzing covert actions in Iran, Albania, and Syria.
Specifics of Consolidation from the Point of View of the Statutory Auditor in the Event of Loss of Control
Authors: Užíková Lenka
Published: July 2022

The loss of control of a parent company over the subsidiary is a very specific area of consolidation, which, however, must also be addressed by the statutory auditor. This is called deconsolidation. The aim of this paper is to analyze the process of deconsolidation and reflect it on two practical examples. We will first analyze the specifics of deconsolidation from the point of view of the statutory auditor and then reflect them on practical examples, dealing with two cases - the sale of a subsidiary, which at the time of sale has higher equity than at the time of acquisition and at the time of sale lower equity than at the time of acquisition of the share. We will show how to proceed in these cases, as we will be working with the data on the subsidiary as of the date when the parent company will no longer have control over the subsidiary. Based on the solution of examples, which will be reflected numerically and in tables that will show the individual data in the individual and consolidated financial statements, we will see how deconsolidation will affect the consolidated financial statements in individual cases.
Digitalization and COVID-19 in the Justice Sector
Authors: Zeman Jakub
Published: July 2022

The digitization of society has significantly changed the tools that society uses in all aspects of life. One of them is the judiciary sector, where it has moved significantly from emails to video conferencing or from electronic files to blockchain. On the one hand, COVID-19 demonstrated possible improvements and led to the streamlining of activities in the judiciary, but on the other hand, it also showed significant differences between countries in their digitization progress. One of the recommended solutions to improve digital services is to increase the budget. Our correlation between the results of the ICT development index in courts and the percentage of ICT expenditure in courts shows that this factor is not sufficient. At the same time, it turns out that although the justice department is a subset of public administration and e-justice is a part of egovernment, there is no visible relation between them in the results of the various indices. A prerequisite for the implementation of e-justice is not only expenses for ICT, but also user education, i.e., court staff, which are complementary to each other. Ensuring the availability and fairness of the justice administration is an important factor in the rule of law that affects the perception of the country among investors.
Internet-mediated Gestalt therapy: excitement and growth in an online field
Authors: Picó Vila David , Keyes Heather Anne , Valantin Béatrice
Published: July 2022

Abstract: The practice of Gestalt psychotherapy online, accelerated by the current COVID-19 crisis, has raised questions around how Gestalt therapists adjust themselves to this ‘new’ modality. This article addresses: qualities of internet-mediated contact, the implications for our theoretical paradigms, issues around experimentation, and the experience of physical and technologically-enhanced bodies in therapy; from the collective years of experience of the authors in different countries and cultures. Keywords: Gestalt online, telehealth, telementalhealth, internet-mediated psychotherapy, e-therapy, online therapy
Penerapan Model Group Investigation dan Jigsaw Terhadap Hasil Belajar IPA Siswa Pada Materi Sistem Ekskresi Manusia di SMP Negeri 9 Dumoga
Authors: Milke Milke , Suriani Ni Wayan , Harahap Fransiska
Published: July 2022

Pencapaian suatu tujuan pendidikan dalam pembelajaran tidak terlepas dari peran aktif seorang guru dalam mendidik peserta didik untuk meningkatkan mutu pendidikan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui apakah ada perbedaan hasil belajar siswa yang diajarkan dengan model pembelajaran kooperatif Group Investigation dan siswa yang diajarkan dengan model pembelajaran kooperatif Jigsaw pada materi sistem ekskresi manusia. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di SMP Negeri 9 Dumoga Tahun Ajaran 2020-2021 dan menggunakan metode quasi eksperimental design dengan desain penelitian nonequivalent control group design. Seluruh populasi dalam penelitian ini dijadikan sebagai sampel yang dipilih menggunakan sampling jenuh. Data hasil belajar siswa dari kedua model pembelajaran diperoleh dari pretest dan posttest. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pada uji hipotesis (uji-t) pada taraf nyata 0,05 diperoleh signifikan 0,03 < 0,05 dimana H0 ditolak dan H1 diterima. Sehingga, dapat disimpulkan bahwa terdapat perbedaan hasil belajar siswa antara kelompok yang menggunakan model pembelajaran Group Investigation dan kelompok yang menggunakan model pembelajaran Jigsaw pada materi sistem ekskresi manusia, dimana hasil pada model pembelajaran Group Investigation lebih tinggi dari hasil pembelajaran Jigsaw.
Nurse’s knowledge toward oncology patients during chemotherapy management
Authors: Watheeq Hasan H. , AI-Ashour Ibrahim A.
Published: July 2022

Cancer is an international health problem with a growing occurrence. Chemotherapy is currently the standard of care for the majority of solid tumors and hematologic malignancies. Oncology nurses play a significant role in care delivery and patient education. Objective(s): This study aims at assessing the knowledge of nurses toward oncologic patients during chemotherapy management. In addition, to find out the relationship between nurses’ knowledge and their demographic variables. Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional quantitative study has been conducted for the period between the 1st of November 2021 and 1st of June 2022. A non-probability sampling technique (total purposive sampling method) is conducted on (47) nurses. A self-administrated questionnaire have been used for data collection in the current study, which has included two parts; the first part deals with the nurse’s demographic information, and the second part includes the nurse’s knowledge about the chemotherapy management. Results:  The majority of nurses have a pass level of knowledge with a Significant association found between the knowledge of nurses and (level of education and training section). Conclusions: The study concluded that the nurses with higher education degrees are the ones who have the most essential knowledge of chemotherapy management.
impact of COVID–19 on ESL learning in India
Authors: Bhatt Dharna , Dash Rajendra Kumar , Chetia Barnali
Published: July 2022

COVID-19 has significantly affected the teaching-learning continuum in India. Most of the educational institutes had adopted online mode for the delivery of content and pedagogies enabled by digital technology, devices, and platforms. The pandemic has adversely affected English language learning in India, for learners used to learning ESL in a real-life situation through regular face-to-face mode experienced challenges in earning ESL through virtual mode. Learning English to develop the required language skills in virtual classrooms was anything but easy. Nonetheless, Indian students, as this study finds, took up the challenge by their stride and survived the altered learning conditions forced by the pandemic. This student-centric study aims to explore the impact of COVID-19 on language learning, the problems and challenges faced by student-learners, and the strategies to overcome them. An online survey was conducted to collect data from a group of students (n=400) using a survey questionnaire and mixed methods were used for data analysis and interpretation. The results indicate that the students experienced moderate to high-level difficulty in language learning and their coping strategies worked out.
Sanitation, health and workers involved in traditional occupations
Authors: Ziyauddin K. M.
Published: July 2022

The occupational structure of people involved in various traditional occupations and works in India has been a vital point of discussion for decades and centuries. The paper is out of the study on the clean India mission and how people involved in various jobs that remained their traditional occupation even after significant policy initiatives by the government of India across the country. Is caste more powerful by not allowing people to escape their caste-based occupations or their inability to rehabilitate to other new works in cities? Hope to reduce the human hands from menial jobs is one objective of the clean India Mission that demands a macro study to understand the current sociological relevance of the policy.
Health belief model of Adolescents Girls regarding Dietary Habits at Secondary School in Thi-Qar Governorate
Authors: Razaq Fatima Chasib
Published: July 2022

Background: Nutritionally, adolescence is a critical stage of life. Obesity and diet-related disorders might develop as a result of poor eating habits developed during adolescence. Objectives: The study's objectives are to investigate the health belief model of adolescent girls on dietary habits and to determine the impact of sociodemographic factors on the HBM of dietary habits in adolescent girls. Methods: Cross-sectional A descriptive research was conducted at three secondary schools, with 200 females chosen at random from a convenience sample. The information gathered from the sample using a self-report HBM scale. Results: Of 200 girls, 106 (53 percent) are between the ages of 17 and 19, 123 (61.5%) are between the ages of 17 and 19, 64 (32 percent) of girls' moms have a secondary school education, 51 (25.5%) of girls' fathers have a secondary school education, and 125 (62.5%) of families are barely enough. On average, girls get a low rating for the health belief model when it comes to food choices (2.458). The HBM of dietary habits is significantly influenced by the students' age, BMI, and monthly income. Conclusion: In terms of food habits, the study sample has a low HBM.
Prevalence of stress related GI bleeding in children at a tertiary care hospital
Authors: Agarwal Monica , Agarwal Amit
Published: July 2022

Introduction: Though the upper gastro-intestinal bleeding is relatively uncommon condition in children who are admitted in paediatric intensive care unit (PICU) but it continues to pose a critical challenge in the management. This present study was undertaken to assess the prevalence of gastrointestinal bleeding due to stress and its associated risk factors. Materials and Methodology: All the available medical records of the children who are younger than 15 years admitted to the PICU were retrospectively studied. The basic indications for the in-patient admission comprised of respiratory/cardiovascular failure, shock, coma, post-operative care and patients requiring intensive monitoring. Demographic data, indications for PICU admission and principal diagnosis as well as basic laboratory investigations were recorded. Cross-tabulations were analysed using the chi square test, represented as the odds ratio and 95% confidence interval, in which P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: A total of 200 charts were eligibly reviewed. There were 89 males (52.4%) with an average age of 3.8 years. The most common indication for PICU admission was respiratory failure (48.8%). GI bleeding complicated 43.5% of cases admitted to the PICU and 5.3% had clinically significant bleeding.
Desarrollo de nuevas habilidades para afrontar la pandemia: resiliencia y learnability
Authors: Limón Mendizábal María Rosario , Chalfoun Blanco María
Published: July 2022

La pandemia de Coronavirus (COVID-19) provocó la interrupción de la mayoría de las actividades humanas. La quiebra de empresas conllevó a la pérdida de trabajos, aunado al miedo a enfermar y la falta de una respuesta coherente y coordinada ante esta situación devastadora, ha impactado en el bienestar y en la salud mental de las personas.

Las acciones tomadas para detener la propagación del virus cambiaron la forma de vida. El aislamiento obligado, el cierre de escuelas y de otros centros de enseñanza; el cierre de centros de trabajo y de otras actividades ha llevado a potenciar y desarrollar los entornos digitales: la educación on-line, el teletrabajo, el consumo de cultura en streaming, las compras on-line, etc. Los modelos de educación y aprendizaje previos a la pandemia se derrumbaron, por lo que se necesitan parámetros más flexibles e inclusivos.

Habilidades que ayuden a la adaptación de las realidades sobrevenidas; y a asumir con flexibilidad situaciones límite, que lleven a la persona a sobreponerse y fortalecerse. Todo esto desde un esfuerzo personal de aprendizaje permanente, así como también desde el ámbito de la ciudadanía, a través de asociaciones que aúnen esfuerzos para salir adelante en medio de esta encrucijada.
Extroversion and Introversion in Second Language Acquisition
Authors: Alagić Mirela
Published: July 2022

One of the most important factors influencing second language learning is proven to be personality which can be divided into subsets of traits. Extroversion-introversion is the most researched and studied personality trait for it not only affects the learners’ success in acquiring a language, but it also influences the personality adopted during that process. Knowing the affect one’s personality has on their L2, it leaves an opportunity for teacher to adapt their teaching methods in favour of students, which could possibly improve their language knowledge. In this paper the relationship between personality and second language acquisition (SLA) is tested in two parts. The trait of extroversion-introversion is tested through the NERIS Type Explorer and the proficiency with International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The results of the study showed no significant difference between introverted and extroverted students in English proficiency; however, some variations in scoring were noticeable. This research is expected to provide teachers with the insight into how students with different personality types score in different segments of L2 tests. Moreover, it allows them to polish and further their knowledge to reach the best of their capabilities.
O terremoto de 1755: Rumores em prosa e verso
Authors: Felipe Cleber
Published: July 2022

The article resumes and analyzes some figurations of the 1755 earthquake, paying attention to conventions related to the locus horrendus or horrendous place. Furthermore, it seeks to demonstrate that the dramatic effects of narratives must be apprehended from the linguistic codes and theological-political topics mobilized by the scholars of the 18th and 19th centuries, and not from aestheticizing, psychological or idealistic categories that assume the centrality of the taste as a paradigm of the arts.
Gêneros retóricos na «Relação da missão da serra da Ibiapaba», do Padre Antônio Vieira
Authors: Santos Fernanda
Published: July 2022

«Relação da missão da serra da Ibiapaba» is a text by Father Antônio Vieira from 1660th. After some frustrated missions to the region, Vieira decides to write the report as a way to collect resources for the Ignatians and, above all, obtain a favorable position from the Portuguese Crown. It is intended to analyze the rhetorical preceptives of «Relação» and its belonging to the demonstrative (or ecfrasic), deliberative and judicial genres, from classic authors such as Aristotle, Plato and Quintiliano. If, on the one hand, the text does not shy away from showing the hardness of the obstacles faced by missionaries, on the other hand, Ibiapaba is configured as a locus amoenus, in horaceous terms. The text's descriptive capacity (evidentia) shows a series of historical, geographic and ethnographic elements that allow the understanding of the temporal and spiritual action of the Society of Jesus in Portuguese America, in full Counter-Reform. The mission to Ibiapaba intends to allegorize, narratively, Ignatian conquests in Brazilian lands. More than that, «Relação» is based on the Society of Jesus’s providential theological-political thinking, with the inscription of the future in the events narrated. In addition to the classic authors mentioned above, the article is based on studies on the rhetorical genres of Rodolpho (2014), Santos (2018 and 2019), Guedes (2014), Pernot (2000) and within the scope of the allegorization and providentialism of Society of Jesus, Lima (2009), Hansen (1993 and 2017), Sartorelli (2011) and Luz (2018).
Currículo integrado: a interdisciplinaridade como eixo norteador frente à formação Omnilateral do aluno
Authors: Fochesato Patrícia Gonçalves
Published: July 2022

O artigo visa discutir a necessidade de pensar o currículo integrado sob a lógica de uma educação integral crítica que permita compreender a formação do aluno em sua omnilateralidade, buscando superar a alienação resultante do esvaziamento dos conteúdos e tornar a escola um espaço de enfrentamento frente às contradições do sistema capitalista. Tal proposta emerge da busca em promover a integração dos conhecimentos como um suporte para a compreensão da realidade social e desenvolvimento do aluno, sendo a interdisciplinaridade aspecto determinante. Torna-se necessário, promover uma reflexão acerca do conceito de currículo, de sua abordagem dentro da proposta de uma Educação de fato Integral, que legitime a formação do aluno para além da apropriação do conhecimento científico e da superficialidade com que ocorre o desenvolvimento desta no espaço escolar.
The Economy in Profound Transition: The Disruptive Realities of the Pandemic and the New Industrial Revolution
Authors: Savino David M.
Published: July 2022

The mass economic upheaval of the past 2 years created conditions in the labor market not seen for 70 years prompting many to ask, “Where have all the workers gone?” The absence of willing workers to enter the job market is indicative of worker dissatisfaction causing mass resignations, a reassessment of workplace conditions, positive migration, and a perceived position of newfound power. Such shifts in the economy suggest renewed worker interest in union activities that may usher in a period of aggressive collective bargaining and energized organizing campaigns not seen since the early 1950s.
Membangun Literasi Digital Anak Usia Dini melalui TV Sekolah
Authors: Yunita Yunita , Watini Sri
Published: July 2022

Pemanfaatan media digital sudah sangat umum di masyarakat, termasuk di kalangan anak usia dini. Manfaat dan pengaruh dari penggunaan media digital ditentukan oleh keterampilan dan komitmen dari pengguna untuk memilih dan memilah data yang mereka lihat dan butuhkan.  Kemampuan tersebut diharapkan dapat mengurangi dampak buruk dalam penggunaan media digital. Dengan terbukanya penggunaan media digital secara luas di masa pandemi, maka keadaan ini tentu saja tidak akan berhenti walaupun pandemi sudah berakhir. Oleh sebab itu pemerintah mencanangkan Gerakan Nasional Literasi Digital dibawah Kementrian Komunikasi dan Informatika (Menkoinfo) republik Indonesia guna memberikan edukasi kepada masyarat agar cerdas dalam penggunaan media digital. Pada saat ini penulis meneliti tentang bagaimana membangun literasi digital dengan menggunakan TV Sekolah sebagai media literasi. Penelitian dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode konseptual yang merupakan penelitian kualitatif dengan teknik pengumpulan data yakni observasi, tanya jawab, dan dokumentasi. TV sekolah adalah fitur berbasis digital TV yang merupakan inovasi di era 4.0. TV sekolah menjadi alternatif yang positive untuk aktivitas literasi digital digital di Lembaga Pendidikan. Menu di dalam TV Sekolah cukup lengkap karena menyajikan edukasi sekaligus hiburan yang mendidik.
Bon courage, TRIBUNALS!
Authors: Saleh Shaparak , Reed Lucy
Published: July 2022

The increasing incidence of arbitral tribunals allowing parties and their counsel to use eleventh hour guerrilla tactics motivates this article.

The authors share recent experiences in cases where, confronted with one side's strategically motivated or otherwise unreasonable late arguments, the arbitrators failed to exercise their authority and responsibility to manage the proceedings. This approach appears to be driven by the arbitrators' exaggerated concerns that the award will be successfully challenged for want of due process and their reputation damaged. Instead, when appropriate, tribunals should be more courageous in using their authority to apply the objective "first available opportunity" test combined with a "legitimate reason" exception to reject late documents. Tribunals can also rely upon other management tools, such as terms of reference/list of issues, procedural calendars, procedural orders and pre-hearing conferences, and costs sanctions to prevent or minimize inappropriate conduct.
The Unique World of Construction Arbitration: A Middle East Perspective
Authors: Harding QC Richard
Published: July 2022

This article considers what makes construction arbitration in the Middle East different. It looks at how construction disputes arise and how they are dealt with in arbitration throughout the world, and then focuses on how the industry is different in the Middle East, and particularly the Gulf region, and how the practice of arbitrating such disputes in the region differs from elsewhere. Despite some obvious and well publicised difficulties with arbitration in the Middle East, the problems are mainly ones of efficiency, rather than fairness, and arbitration remains the preferred means of dispute resolution for the construction industry in the region.
The Role of the Language Environment in Improving Arabic Learning Abilities
Authors: Pikri Faizal
Published: July 2022

One factor that influences and determines the success of the learning process is the environment, and the language environment is no exception. A quality language environment is significant for the success of someone learning a second language, in this case, Arabic. In this paper, the author wants to discuss the role of the language environment in improving Arabic learning skills. This research uses qualitative research. The qualitative research approach is a research and understanding process based on a methodology that investigates a social phenomenon and human problem. The results of the study show that the language environment plays an essential role in improving Arabic language skills because the language environment is designed in such a way that it is similar to the original environment so that there is an appreciation and supportive attitude towards learning Arabic from related parties so that it creates student motivation in learning Arabic. There are ten strategies to develop an Arabic learning environment, namely the formulation of a mission, strong commitment, reviewing the Arabic curriculum, determining Arabic language compulsory days, Arabic seminars, nuanced Arabic competitions, providing adequate Arabic language media, dormitory concepts with Arabic nuances, cooperation between institutions and the provision of rewards for achievers.
Foreign Institutional Investments (FIIs) and the Saudi Stock Market: What Drives Foreign Institutions to Invest?
Authors: Alhussayen Hanan Mohammed
Published: July 2022

This paper analyzes the drivers behind foreign institutional investments (FIIs) in the Saudi stock market and their impact on market stability from 2015 till 2019 using quarterly data. The results of OLS panel regression and ARCH/GARCH model support the feedback trading hypothesis and reveal a herding and momentum behavior of foreign institutions. Foreign institutions are attracted to invest in large Saudi firms with high liquidity. Interest rates, GDP growth and oil prices all have a negative and significant impact on FIIs. In contrast, inflation indicates economic growth and has a positive impact on FIIs. FIIs tend to stabilize market returns and predict future values.
Die Vergleichsmessung 2010 für Radongasmessmittel am PSI
Authors: Butterweck Gernot , Schuler Christoph , Mayer Sabine
Published: July 2022

Kandidaten für die vom 27. bis 31. August 2010 im Auftrag des Bundesamtes für Gesundheit (BAG) durchgeführte Vergleichsmessung waren vorwiegend Firmen, Institutionen oder Privatpersonen, welche die Anerkennung des BAG als Radonmessstelle besitzen und deshalb nachweisen müssen, dass die Qualität der Messresultate gewährleistet ist. Dem Aufruf des BAG zur Teilnahme folgten zwölf anerkannte Messstellen, beziehungsweise deren Auswertelaboratorien, sowie acht weitere Messtellen. Sieben Messstellen nahmen mit mehreren Messsystemen an der Vergleichsmessung teil. Fünf verschiedene Dosimeter- oder Messgerätearten waren vertreten. Neben Kernspurdetektoren wurden als Radondosimeter Elektret-Ionisationskammern und elektronische Dosimeter eingesetzt. In diesem Jahr nahmen ausschliesslich Messgeräte mit Ionisationskammern an der Vergleichsmessung teil. Die Dosimeter und Messgeräte wurden einer Exposition von 57 kBq h m-3 bei einer durchschnittlichen Radonaktivitätskonzentration von 595 Bq m-3 ausgesetzt. Mit 57 kBq h m-3 lag die Exposition der diesjährigen Vergleichsmessung nahe an der unteren Grenze des in der Radon-Messmittelverordnung geforderten Messbereichs.
Inclusão e diversidade, uma pauta obrigatória da sociedade
Authors: Trabuco Cappi Luiz Carlos
Published: July 2022

Mais do que um tema restrito a discursos e retórica política, o binômio inclusão e diversidade se tornou uma pauta permanente, definitiva e obrigatória no dia a dia da sociedade moderna. O período histórico de discriminações e exclusão social pelos critérios de renda, gênero e raça está sofrendo claramente uma revisão objetiva sobre valores e propósitos. A igualdade, felizmente, está na ordem do dia.
Serum biomarkers based neurotrauma severity scale: a study in the mice model of fluid percussion injury
Authors: Aleem Mohd , Goswami Nidhi , Manda Kailash
Published: July 2022

The study aimed to investigate the significance of serum biomarkers in the severity grading of traumatic brain injury (TBI). For this
purpose, mice underwent fluid percussion injury (FPI) at three discrete severity levels, mild, moderate, and severe. The severity
of trauma was verified by the qualitative and quantitative histopathology of the brain. The serum samples were analyzed for
the potential changes in ubiquitin C‑terminal hydrolase‑1 (UCHL‑1), S100β, interleukin‑6 (IL‑6), corticosterone, and β‑endorphin
at 24 and 72 h post injury. A multifold increase in the values of UCHL‑1 was reported at all severity extents of FPI. However,
TBI severity‑dependent increase in UCHL‑1 was reported on 72 h following FPI but not at 24 h. S100β values were significantly
augmented in the mild and moderate group at both the time point but not in the severe group. Serum level of IL‑6 was significantly
increased in the mild injury group at 24 h but not in the moderate and severe. At 72 h, IL‑6 showed a reverse trend. β‑endorphin
and corticosterone were sensitive at an early stage only. Such unique dynamics of each biomarker enable us to propose TBI
severity scale in the term of biomarkers codes to predict the extent of neurotrauma. Our preclinical study presents a predictive
model for further clinical validation.
Identification of potential biomarkers and small‑molecule compounds related to intracerebral hemorrhage with bioinformatics analysis
Authors: Yang Ziqi , Wang Ruonan , Chen Xingyu , Zhao Dexi
Published: July 2022

This study aimed to further explore the underlying molecular mechanism of intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH), gene expression
profile GSE24265, containing perihematomal tissues, contralateral grey matter, and contralateral white matter was retrieved
and analyzed. The data was hierarchically clustered and the differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were screened. Functional
analysis and protein interaction analysis of DEG hubs were performed, and the miRNA‑transcription factor (TF)‑target
network was built. In addition, the candidate small-molecule compounds that might reverse the expression of an ICH‑linked
gene were identified by CMap. This method revealed a total of 408 DEGs. Five modules including chemokine-related, antigen
immune-related, pathogen infection, cell reaction, and positive regulation of tyrosine phosphorylation and MAPK cascade
were identified. The expression levels of CCL5, CXCL8, ICAM1, IL-1B, IL-6, VCAM1, and VEGFA were correlated with ICH among
the top 10 hub genes obtained in the protein protein interaction (PPI) network. A total of 237 miRNA‑TF‑target regulatory
relationships were obtained, including 6 TFs, 11 miRNAs and 105 target genes. Finally, the CMap database identified
Prestwick-1083, xamoterol, ifosfamide, methyldopate, nifurtimox, propranolol, and methoxamine as potential therapeutic
agents for ICH while doxorubicin, menadione and azacitidine may increase its pathogenicity. Furthermore, CCL5, CXCL8 and
VEGFA may be novel candidate susceptibility genes for ICH. Some small-molecule drugs, including xamoterol may be used
for the treatment of ICH.
Pachymic acid prevents neuronal cell damage induced by hypoxia/reoxygenation via miR‑155/NRF2/HO‑1 axis
Authors: Zhai Yang , Liu Bugu , Wu Lin , Zou Min , Mei Xiaoping , Mo Xueni
Published: July 2022

Pachymic acid (PA) plays a neuroprotective role during cerebral ischemia/reperfusion. However, the protective mechanisms of PA
in cerebral ischemia/reperfusion have been not fully determined. This investigation aims to explore the neuroprotective role of
PA in ischemia/reperfusion via miR‑155/NRF2/HO‑1 axis. The N2a cell line was induced by hypoxia/reoxygenation (H/R) to simulate
the neuronal damage that occurs during cerebral ischemia/reperfusion. PA was used to treat H/R‑induced N2a cells. An MTT assay
was used to determine cell viability. The protein levels of Bcl‑2, Bax, heme oxygenase‑1 (HO‑1) and nuclear factor E2‑related factor
2 (NRF2) were measured via Western blot analysis. The level of apoptosis of N2a cells was determined by flow cytometry. The
expression levels of miR‑155 and NRF2 were quantified by real‑ti me PCR. PA treatment inhibits the increase in apoptosis induced
by H/R and also enhances the viability of cells exposed to H/R. PA reverses the increased expression of miR‑155 caused by H/R.
Furthermore, H/R does not change the expression of HO‑1 and NRF2, but PA upregulates the expressions of HO‑1 and NRF2.
Additionally, NRF2 is the target of miR‑155. Inhibiting miR‑155 contributes to increased cell viability and decreased apoptosis via
targeting the NRF2/HO‑1 pathway. Overall, PA prevents neuronal cell damage induced by hypoxia/reoxygenation via miR‑155/
NRF2/HO‑1 axis.
Dialectic of Private Property
Authors: Kharaishvili Eter , Lominadze Merab
Published: July 2022

კერძო საკუთრება უძველესი დროიდან წარმოადგენდა თეორიული კვლევის საგანს და მას მიძღვნილი აქვს მეცნიერების სხვადასხვა დარგის (ფილოსოფია, ეკონომიკური თეორია, სამართალმცოდნეობა, სოციოლოგია და ა.შ.) მრავალი ნაშრომი. აღნიშნულის მიუხედავად, ზოგადად საკუთრების, განსაკუთრებით კი კერძო საკუთრების პრობლემის ისეთი ასპექტები, როგორიცაა ისტორიული კონტექსტით მისი გენეზისი, თანამედროვე მდგომარეობა და განსაკუთრებით გრძელვადიან პერსპექტივაში მისი მოდიფიცირების საკითხები, დღესაც ინარჩუნებს აქტუალურობას. ამ თვალსაზრისით, მიუღებლად შეიძლება ჩაითვალოს ის გარემოება, რომ ნეოკლასიკურ პარადიგმებზე დაფუძნებული თანამედროვე ‘’ეკონომიკსი’’’საერთოდ გვერდს უვლის კერძო საკუთრების ფუნდამენტურ კატეგორიას, მიიჩნევს რა მას ცივილიზაციის განვითარების მიღმა არსებულ არაისტორიულ ფენომენად. კერძო საკუთრების გაღრმავებულმა თეორიულმა ანალიზმა, ჩვენი აზრით, შეიძლება არა მარტო მოგვცეს მისი არსის შესახებ სრულყოფილი წარმოდგენა, არამედ დაგვანახოს თანამედროვე საბაზრო ეკონომიკური სისტემის გრძელვადიანი განვითარების ტრაექტორია და პერსპექტივა. პოსტინდუსტრიულ საზოგადოებაში ცოდნის ეკონომიკის ჩამოყალიბება არსებითად ცვლის კერძო საკუთრების შინაარს და მისი ტრადიციული გაგებიდან განსხვავებით, აახლოებს მას პირადი საკუთრების განსაზღვრულობასთან. ასევე იცვლება საკუთრების როლი განვითარებული საზოგადოების სტრატიფიკაციაში: წინა პლანზე გამოდის საკუთრების მიმართ ადამიანთა არა განსხვავებული დამოკიდებულება, არამედ პიროვნების უნიკალური უნარ-ჩვევებითა და შესაძლებლობებით განპირობებული სტატუსი. საკვანძო სიტყვები: საკუთრება, კერძო, პირადი, კორპორაციული (ჯგუფური), საჯარო საკუთრება, ცოდნის ეკონომიკა, საინფორმაციო საზოგადოება, პოსტინდუსტრიული საზოგადოება.
Pricing policy in Georgia
Authors: Todadze Tamta
Published: July 2022

სტატია ეხება საქართველოში ბოლო დროს არსებული ინფლაციის მაჩვენებლისა და ფასების დინამიკის გავლენა საარსებო მინიმუმის დონეზე. ახსნილია რამდენად შეცვალა ვითარება COVID-19 პანდემიამ და მის შედეგად განვითარებულმა პროცესებმა, როგორ აისახება ის თითოეული მოქალაქის ცხოვრების დონეზე, დასაქმებასა და შემოსავალზე, რამდენად ხელმისაწვდომია არსებული ფასები განსაკუთრებით სოციალურად დაუცველი და დაბალშემოსავლიანი ოჯახებისათვის და რა უნდა გააკეთოს სახელმწიფომ იმისათვის, რომ უპრეცედენტო გლობალური ინფლაციური წნეხის პირობებში შეძლოს ფასების ხელმისაწვდომობის უზრუნველყოფა. სტატიაში ასევე განხილულია საქართველოსათვის, როგორც იმპორტდამოკიდებული ქვეყნისათვის, ინფლაციის გამომწვევი ძირითადი მიზეზები, მიწოდების მხარეს არსებული შეფერხებები და საერთაშორისო სასაქონლო ბაზარზე მკვეთრად გაზრდილი ფასების დინამიკა. ამასთანავე, ქვეყანაში დაწყებული ეკონომიკის აღდგენის პროცესების პარალელურად გაანალიზებულია ხელისუფლების მიერ გატარებული ფისკალური პოლიტიკა, საარსებო მინიმუმის მაჩვენებლები და თითოეული მოქალაქისათვის პირველადი სამომხმარებლო კალათის ხელმისაწვდომობა. კვლევის ფარგლებში მიღებული შედეგების საფუძველზე მოცემულია დასკვნები და რეკომენდაციები. საკვანძო სიტყვები: ფასების პოლიტიკა საქართველოში, ინფლაცია, ფასების დინამიკა, ცხოვრების დონე, ფისკალური პოლიტიკა, მონეტარული პოლიტიკა.
Investment Opportunities in Tourist Accommodation Facilities: A Case Study for Batumi
Authors: Khelashvili Ioseb
Published: July 2022

The tourism industry has traditionally been the leading sector of the economy of the Georgian Black Sea resort of Batumi for many decades and is currently experiencing rapid growth. This trend is accompanied by an increase in investment activities and the constructions of rental accommodations. Developers are focusing on promoting their rooms and apartments, positioning them as a source of long-term rental income, while potential private (mostly non-professional) buyers are facing difficulties in making grounded investment decisions. The purpose of this study is to identify a number of key indicators that determine a reasonable return on investments in Batumi tourist facilities. After empirical research on a wide range of variables relevant to making investment decisions in this market, key representative indicators were identified and a research design were developed to explore local investment opportunities. Classifying investment proposals into 4 categories depending on their size, the applied methodology determines frames of profitable investment opportunities for each category. The research design can be applied to other similar destinations as well, by adjusting the indicators to the specifics of the relevant investment markets. Keywords: Tourism, investment, rental accommodations, returns on investment, Batumi JEL Codes: E22, H54, L83, R42
Media Tangga Konversi Berbantuan Lagu Untuk Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Matematika
Authors: Fitriyani Leni
Published: July 2022

The understanding of the concept of unit length conversion in 3rd grade students of SDIT Al Akhyar is still relatively low. This can be seen from the percentage of completeness which is only 24%. For this reason, it is necessary to improve learning. The first step that was chosen was to use the Length unit Conversion ladder media. The purpose of this study was to improve student achievement in learning Mathematics for length unit conversion material using the Conversion Ladder media. This research is a classroom action research conducted at SDIT Al Akhyar. This research went through two cycles. The research phase of each cycle is carried out starting from planning, implementation, observation, data collection, and reflection. The results of the implementation are evaluated in the reflection as the basis for improvement plans in the next cycle. Data analysis used qualitative and quantitative analysis. The results showed an increase in students' ability to convert length units from pre-cycle, cycle 1 and cycle 2. The average value in pre-cycle was only 53.10, cycle 1 increased to 68.96 and cycle 2 became 88.27. The percentage of completeness of students increased from 24% or 7 students who experienced completeness in the pre-cycle, to 55% (16 students) in cycle 1 and 83% or 24 students who completed learning in cycle 2. These findings indicate that the use of ladder media conversion can improve learning outcomes in learning Mathematics in the length unit material.
Faktor Yang Mempengaruhi Wanita PUS Terhadap Pemilihan Metode Kontrasepsi Jangka Panjang (MKJP) Di Puskesmas Mayor Umar Damanik Kecamatan Tanjungbalai Selatan Kota Tanjungbalai
Authors: Rismawati Rismawati , Asriwati, Asriwati , Tarigan Sibero Jitasari , J. Hadi Anto
Published: July 2022

Kebijakan Keluarga Berencana bertujuan untuk mengendalikan pertumbuhan penduduk melalui usaha penurunan tingkat kelahiran. Banyak wanita yang mengalami kesulitan dalam menentukan pilihan jenis kontrasepsi. Hal ini tid-ak hanya karena terbatasnya metode yang tersedia, tetapi juga oleh ketidaktahuan tentang persyaratan dan keamanan metode kontrasepsi tersebut. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis faktor yang memengaruhi Wanita PUS terhadap pemilihan Metode Kontrasepsi Jangka Panjang (MKJP). Jenis penelitian survei analitik dengan pendekatan cross sectional study. Populasi adalah seluruh ibu wanita PUS sebanyak 1.984 orang dan sampel yang diambil secara accidental sampling sebanyak 95 orang. Metode pengumpulan data secara primer dan sekunder. Analisa data secara univariat, bivariat dan multivariat. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pengetahuan (p=0,033) dan sikap (p 0,008) berpengaruh terhadap pemilihan MKJP serta sikap merupakan variabel yang paling berpengaruh. Kesimpulan adalah ada pengaruh pengetahuan dan sikap terhadap pemilihan MKJP. Diharapkan hasil penelitian ini dapat dijadikan se-bagai bahan informasi kepada petugas pelayanan KB agar dapat mengetahui tentang cara meningkatkan pengetahuan dan sikap wanita PUS dan menyediakan alat kontrasepsi secara lengkap.
EFEKTIVITAS METODE PEMBELAJARAN BLENDED LEARNING DALAM PENINGKATAN MINAT BELAJAR SISWA KELAS X MULTIMEDIA SMKS IBNU KHOLDUN AL-HASYIMI TAHUN PELAJARAN 2020/2021
Authors: Heny Ummy , Shofan Razaqi Rahmat , Ayani Suparto Arico
Published: July 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui efektivitas metode pembelajaran blended learning dalam peningkatan minat belajar siswa kelas X multimedia SMKS Ibnu Kholdun Al-Hasyimi. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif dengan menggunakan metode studi kasus. Responden dalam penelitian ini adalah 2 guru multimedia dan seluruh peserta didik kelas X Multimedia yang berjumlah 28 peserta didik. Pada analisis data, penelitian ini diawali dengan pengumpulan data, pada pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan menggunakan 3 metode yaitu observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Selanjutnya dilakukan reduksi data, penyajian data dan diakhiri dengan penarikan kesimpulan. Dari ke tiga puluh narasumber tersebut cukup membuktikan bahwa metode pembelajaran blended learning efektif digunakan sebagai metode pembelajaran dalam peningkatan minat belajar siswa
PENGEMBANGAN SISTEM PENERIMAAN PESERTA DIDIK BARU BERBASIS WEB DENGAN GOOGLE SITE DI SMK NURUL BAROKAH
Authors: Suryadi Muhammad , Seituni Siti , Yuliana Dyan
Published: July 2022

Suryadi, M. 2021. “Sistem Informasi Penerimaan Peserta Didik Baru ( PPDB ) di SMK Nurul Barokah”. Pendidikan Teknologi Informasi, Sekolah Tinggi Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan Persatuan Guru Republik Indonesia.

Sistem informasi ini yang meliputi kegiatan Penerimaan Peserta Didik Baru ( PPDB ) yang akan mempermudah calon siswa baru untuk mendaftarkan diri di SMK Nurul Barokah tanpa harus datang kesekolah untuk mendaftar, lebih-lebih pada saat pandemi seperti sekarang ini yang mana pemerintah melarang untuk berkerumun.

Perangkat lunak sistem informasi penerimaan peserta didik baru di SMK Nurul Barokah berhasil dibuat dengan menggunakan Google site & Zoho Form . Sistem ini mampu mengelola pendaftaran dengan baik. Dalam penelitian ini penulis menggunakan jenis penelitian pengembangan atau Reserch and Development ( R & D).

Berdasarkan penilaian persense oleh ahli media 100% sangat layak, penilaian oleh ahli materi 90 %  sangat layak dan penilaian dari 4 orang  user menytakan 80 % layak dan 20% menyatakan  kurang layak.
Pengembangan Media Video Pembelajaran Berbasis Videoscribe Pada Mata Pelajaran Komputer dan Jaringan Dasar Untuk Siswa Kelas X TKJ di SMK Nurul Huda Kapongan
Authors: Jabal Gandhi Asygafi , Ayani Suparto Arico , Shofan Razaqi Rahmat
Published: July 2022

Jenis penelitian yang akan dilakukan ini masuk ke dalam penelitian pengembangan, dimana pada penelitian ini akan membuat sebuah produk baru untuk mendukung sistem pembelajaran. Pengembangan dilakukan pada materi ajar mengenal komponen-komponen komputer pada Mata Pelajaran Komputer dan Jaringan dasar, dengan media berupa video animasi tujuannya untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan dasar siswa kelas X TKJ di SMK Nurul Huda Kapongan. Berdasarkan modifikasi tersebut prosedur penelitian dan pengembangan ini akan melalui beberapa langkah. Langkah-langkah tersebut adalah sebagai berikut: (1) Research and information collecting, (2)Planning , (3)Develop Preliminary from of product, (4)Main Field Testing, (5)Main Product Revision, (6)Preliminary Field Testing, (7)Dissemination and Implementation Setelah media diproduksi kemudian media diujicobakan pada ahli materi, ahli media, kemudian diujicobakan terhadap responden siswa kelas x tkj berjumlah 29 orang, untuk mengetahui kelayakan produk dan daya tarik dari responden, sehingga dapat diambil simpulan bahwa pengembangan media video pembelajaran berbasis videoscribe pada mata pelajaran komputer dan jaringan dasar untuk siswa kelas x tkj di SMK Nurul Huda Kapongan dapat digunakan sebagai media  pembelajaran.