bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Environmental Conservation, Sustainability and Financial Performance of listed Oil and Gas Companies in Nigeria
Authors: Emmanuel Oyedokun Godwin , Olusayo Mary Erinoso
Published: September 2022

Research has shown that many of the Nigerian oil and gas quoted companies frequently pay insufficient attention to the communities in which they operate, which is typically due to the need to continuously improve their profit maximization strategy. This study, therefore, investigated the effect of environmental conservation, sustainability, and financial performance of listed oil and gas companies in Nigeria, spanning from 2011-2020. The study adopted ex-post facto as its research design and the data were gathered from the listed oil and gas companies on the Nigerian Stock Exchange as of 31st December 2020. A sample of 11 listed oil and gas companies was selected out of the 13 listed oil and gas companies on the Nigeria stock exchange. Environmental accounting disclosure was measured by environmental conservation and environmental sustainability and while financial performance was measured by return on asset, return on equity, and profit after tax. Panel data regression was used to analyze the effect of environmental conservation and environmental sustainability on financial performance and the result of the analysis showed that environmental sustainability has a significant effect on the financial performance of listed oil and gas companies in Nigeria with a profitability value of 0.0014 and 0.0440 respectively, which indicates that environmental sustainability is significantly related with the returns on equity and profits after tax and environmental conservation has effects on the financial performance of listed oil and gas companies in Nigeria with probability values that are greater than 5% (prob. Value > 5%), This implies that alternate hypothesis should be accepted while the null hypothesis will be rejected. Therefore, as a result of this finding, the study concluded that oil and gas producing companies should prioritize their environment in order to improve future performance and operational profitability of their operation.
Non-conventional data and default prediction: the challenge of companies’ websites
Authors: Domenech Josep , Crosato Lisa , Liberati Caterina
Published: September 2022

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) contribution to the European Union economy has always been relevant, for both value added and the creation of jobs. That is why the prediction of their survival is considered one of the economic pillars UE keeps under observation. Default prediction models, accounting for SMEs idiosyncratic traits, are based on several types of data, mainly accounting indicators. Balance sheet data, indeed, are considered the standard predictors for classification models in this field, although they do not allow to completely overcome the information opacity that is one of the main barriers preventing these firms from accessing credit. In our work, we explore the possibility of complementing accounting information with data scraped from the firms’ websites. We modeled the data using a nonlinear discriminant analysis and we benchmarked the results with the Logistic Regression. The evidence of our study is promising although the combination of online and offline data shows better results in case of survival firms than for defaulted companies.
The study of urban form in Japan
Authors: Satoh Shigeru , Matsuura Kenjirou , Asano Satoshi
Published: September 2022

Five aspects of urban morphology in Japan are reviewed. First, the study of castle towns is considered in terms of both the compositional principles and generative processes of these towns. Secondly, research on historical Machinami and Machiya is examined with a view to establishing a set of guidelines and theories for urban conservation. Thirdly, a revision of perspectives on the modernization of urban form and spaces between the late nineteenth century and the middle of the twentieth century is proposed. Fourthly, investigations are described of over-populated urban areas, including those on the periphery of large cities, in relation to the potential of the Machizukuri movement as a method of upgrading such areas. Finally, the particularities of Japanese methods in designing and planning are examined with a view to overcoming the sterile view that to modernize is necessarily to Westernize.
cierre patronal de las empresas
Authors: Samayoa Salvador , Galván Guillermo
Published: September 2022

El sindicalismo revolucionario ha logrado un impresionante crecimiento cuantitativo y cualitativo en los últimos meses. Pero, pese a ello, las condiciones de lucha en el medio obrero se hacen cada día más difíciles. En un período como el actual, caracterizado por el endurecimiento político del capital y del gobierno, por un proceso inflacionario casi galopante y por una significativa fuga de capitales, la respuesta patronal a la lucha impulsada por las organizaciones populares ha comenzado a adoptar la forma del cierre de empresas con sustancial perjuicio inmediato para amplios grupos de trabajadores. En espacio de mes y medio cuatro fábricas dieron por terminadas sus operaciones industriales en El Salvador como respuesta a las presiones sindicales. En ese mismo lapso de tiempo otros 19 sindicatos impulsaron huelgas de hecho con ocupación de las fábricas y detención de rehenes en la mayor parte de los casos. Los autores presentan y analizan en este breve ensayo los antecedentes, los hechos y los condicionantes de estos agudos conflictos obrero-patronales, desenmascarando las versiones e interpretaciones de la propaganda reaccionaria y proporcionando elementos para la autocrítica y la maduración del sindicalismo revolucionario en El Salvador.
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GC Insights: Diversifying the geosciences in higher education: a manifesto for change
Authors: Hall Caitlyn A. , Illingworth Sam , Mohadjer Solmaz , Roxy Mathew Koll , Poku Craig , Otu-Larbi Frederick , Reano Darryl , Freilich Mara , Veisaga Maria-Luisa , Valencia Miguel , Morales Joey
Published: September 2022

Abstract. There is still a significant lack of diversity and equity in geoscience
education, even after decades of work and widespread calls for improvement
and action. We join fellow community voices in calls for improved diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in the geosciences. Here, in this manifesto, we present a list of opportunities for educators to bring about this cultural shift within higher education: (1) advocating for institutional change, (2) incorporating diverse perspectives and authors in curricula, (3) teaching historical and socio-political contexts of geoscience information, (4) connecting geoscience principles to more geographically diverse locations, (5) implementing different communication styles that consider different ways of knowing and learning, and (6) empowering learner transformation and agency.
A Neighborhood Search Integer Programming Approach for Wind Farm Layout Optimization
Authors: Pérez-Rúa Juan-Andrés , Stolpe Mathias , Cutululis Nicolaos Antonio
Published: September 2022

Abstract. Two models and a heuristic algorithm to address the wind farm layout optimization problem are presented. The models are linear integer programming formulations where candidate locations of wind turbines are described by binary variables. One formulation considers an approximation of the power curve by means of a step-wise constant function. The other model is based on a power-curve-free model where minimization of a measure closely related to total wind speed deficit is aimed. A special-purpose neighborhood search heuristic wraps the formulations in order to increase tractability and effectiveness compared to the full model. The heuristic iteratively searches neighborhoods around the incumbent using a branch-and-cut algorithm. The number of candidate locations and neighborhood sizes are adjusted adaptively. Numerical results on a set of publicly available benchmark problems indicate that a proxy for total velocity deficit as objective is a functional approach, since high-quality solutions of an annual energy production metric are found. Furthermore, the proposed heuristic is able to match and in some cases improve the results obtained when considering the turbine positions as continuous variables.
Contemplating Consolidation: Acting on a Decades Old Call to Survey Professionals in the Discipline
Authors: Phillips Brian N. , Walker Quiteya , Grenawalt Teresa A. , Dunlap Paige , Bezyak Jill L. , Anderson Catherine A. , Nerlich Andrea Perkins , Levine Allison
Published: September 2022

Most professions are represented by one unified association, but not rehabilitation counseling. From its earliest years of professionalization, rehabilitation counseling has been represented by multiple associations. Initially, representing the discipline through multiple associations was deemed necessary to capture nuanced differences within the field. However, the existence of multiple associations has come under increasing scrutiny in the face of declining membership and a changing professional and political landscape. The lively debates of the 1970s and 1980s have more recently devolved into what seems to be an apathy induced stalemate on this issue of consolidation. The primary aim of this article is to revitalize a conversation about the future of rehabilitation counseling associations by assessing professionals’ perspectives on consolidation. Data from 2,608 rehabilitation counseling professionals indicated that the majority of participants either favored consolidating into a single association or were unsure of their choice. Fewer than 7% of respondents opposed consolidation. We conclude the article with a brief discussion of actions that are supported by the research.
Prologue: The Future of Rehabilitation Counseling Professional Associations
Authors: Phillips Brian N. , Boland Elizabeth A. , Edwards Yolanda V. , Zanskas Stephen A.
Published: September 2022

Professional associations are the primary instrument for meeting the interests of a profession. However, the steady decline of membership that began in the 1970s in rehabilitation counseling associations has reduced their resources and limited their ability to advocate for the discipline (Phillips & Leahy, 2012). In 1981, in the early years of membership decline, the Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling published a special issue focusing on the potential consolidation of rehabilitation counseling associations. The special issue concluded with a call to survey rehabilitation counselors for their perspectives on the topic (Emener, 1981). Despite the special issue becoming the “benchmark publication” intended (Field & Emener, 1981, p. 59), no decisive action was taken following its publication and no survey conducted. In the articles that follow, we present information about the current and future state of rehabilitation counseling professional associations, relying heavily on the quantitative and qualitative responses of 2,608 rehabilitation counseling professionals. More concisely, this special issue finally answers the call from over 40 years ago to seek the input of rehabilitation counselors on the question of consolidation. In addition to introducing the articles in this special issue, we provide a historical sketch of rehabilitation counseling associations and membership trends that is key to understanding the debate around consolidation.
Rehabilitation Counseling Associations and the Disability Community: A Return to Social Action
Authors: Hartley Michael T. , Saia Toni
Published: September 2022

The emphasis on social action in rehabilitation counseling professional associations has declined over the years, making it challenging to mobilize and collaborate with the disability community. In this article, we argue for a return to social action. However, in order for social action to have legitimacy, it is imperative that professional associations in rehabilitation counseling partner with disability rights and consumer advocacy groups. As part of re-engaging in social action, rehabilitation counseling associations must re-commit to amplifying the voices of disabled people.
Hubungan Regulasi Emosi dengan Resiliensi Akademik Siswa SMA Seminari Menengah Pematangsiantar
Authors: Sembiring Mimpin , Tarigan Thomas
Published: September 2022

Regulasi emosi dimaknai sebagai kemampuan untuk mengendalikan dan mengelola emosi individu agar emosinya menjadi stabil. Sementara resiliensi akademik adalah kapasitas individu dalam menghadapi dan mengatasi segala permasalahan, tantangan, dan hambatan untuk dapat meraih sukses dalam studi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui adanya hubungan regulasi emosi dengan resiliensi akademik siswa. Subjek penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas X sampai Kelas XII SMA Seminari Menengah Pematangsiantar, pada tahun ajaran 2021 yang berjumlah 218 orang. Instrumen penelitian yang digunakan adalah skala resiliensi akademik siswa dan skala regulasi emosi dengan menggunakan skala Likert 4 opsi. Data yang terkumpul terlebih dahulu diuji dengan uji validitas dan reliabilitas, selanjutnya diuji normalitasnya. Hasil uji validitas menunjukkan bahwa 16 item skala resiliensi akademik mendapat nilai r hitung terendah sebesar 0.162 > 0.1161 (r tabel). Sedangkan 15 item skala regulasi emosi mendapat nilai r tabel paling rendah sebesar 0.403. Dengan demikian seluruh item dari kedua variabel dinyatakan valid. Hasil uji reliabilitas menunjukkan bahwa nilai Alpha Cronbach skala regulasi emosi adalah sebesar 0.878. Sedangkan untuk resiliensi akademik adalah sebesar 0.894. Dengan demikian reliabilitas masing-masing skala telah terpenuhi. Sementara uji linearitas menunjukkan bahwa korelasi variabel X – Y sebesar 0.00<0.05 dengan nilai df 0.024>0.05. Ini berarti variabel X berkorelasi signifikan dan positif dengan variabel Y . Selanjutnya, hasil analisis regresi menunjukkan bahwa regulasi emosi berkontribusi sebesar 50,2% terhadap resiliensi akademik siswa. Dengan demikian dapat disimpulkan bahwa regulasi emosi merupakan faktor pelindung bagi resiliensi akademik siswa SMA Seminari Menengah Pematangsiantar.
CO2 capture and utilisation and the integration, Conversion of CO2 into chemicals and fuels
Authors: Wu Chunfei , Zhou Hui
Published: September 2022

CO2 capture and utilisation and the integration

CO2 capture and utilization (CCU) is a sustainable process that can partially close the carbon cycle. It is attractive to store the excess and uncertain supply of energy from renewable sources to stable chemical energy. Increasing studies have been carried out on integrated CO2 capture and utilization (ICCU) to reduce the cost of the overall process by eliminating transportation and storage of the CO2. ICCU could achieve in-situ CO2 adsorption, separation and conversion using dual-function catalysts (DFMs), consisting of CO2 adsorbents and catalysts. ICCU avoid temperature swing sorbent regeneration, which is considered an energy-intensive process. Integrating CO2 capture and utilization via reverse water-gas shift reaction (ICCU-RWGS) is particularly attractive due to the important industrial value of syngas. Furthermore, the in-situ CO2 utilization can outperform conventional RWGS in relation to CO2 conversion and CO selectivity. Herein, we achieved very promising ICCU-RWGS performance by CaO-alone and functionalizing CaO using active transition metals (e.g. Ni and Fe). Excellent CO2 adsorption and extremely efficient CO2 conversion can be achieved with simple materials, outperforming traditional separated CO2 capture and catalytic conversion processes.

Conversion of CO2 into chemicals and fuels

Currently, the conversion of captured CO2 into value-added chemicals or fuels is considered a key strategy to mitigate the yet increasing anthropogenic CO2 emissions, in particular when combined with H2 obtained using renewable energy. Depending on the catalyst and the reaction conditions used, thermocatalytic CO2 hydrogenation can give CO, methanol, dimethyl ether (DME), methane, or heavier hydrocarbons. MXene materials, that is, a family of two-dimensional (2D) carbides, nitrides and carbonitrides with the general formula of Mn +1XnTx (where M is an early transition metal, n = 1, 2, 3, X is C and/or N and T are surface –O–, –OH and/or –F groups), are currently emerging in thermocatalytic applications as catalysts or supports with reactive metal–support interactions. Enabled by the scalable synthesis of MXenes, we report a gram-scale synthesis of a phase-pure multilayered hexagonal 2D-Mo2C material with only Mo-terminated basal planes. 2D-Mo2C is by a factor of six per mass of catalyst more active for CO formation than the reference β-Mo2C catalyst and shows no deactivation on stream for more than 100 h. We also report that silica-supported, dispersed, reducible nanosheets of a delaminated molybdenum MXene, Mo2CTx, can be used to engineer a Cu/Mo2CTx interface that shows an at least six times increased intrinsic formation rate of methanol by the direct hydrogenation of CO2 compared to Cu/SiO2.
An Innovative Finite Volume Method for Discretizing Hyperbolic Systems of Conservations Laws
Authors: Maire Pierre-Henri
Published: September 2022

This work describes a novel subface flux-based Finite Volume (FV) method for discretizing multi-

dimensional hyperbolic systems of conservation laws over general unstructured grids. The subface flux

numerical approximation relies on the notion of simple Eulerian Riemann solver introduced in the sem-

inal work [2]. The Eulerian Riemann solver is constructed from its Lagrangian counterpart by means

of the Lagrange-to-Euler mapping. This systematic procedure ensures the transfer of good properties

such as positivity preservation and entropy stability [2, 1]. In this framework, the conservativity and

the entropy stability are no more locally face-based but result respectively from a node-based vectorial

equation and a scalar inequation. The corresponding multi-dimensional FV scheme is characterized by

an explicit time step condition ensuring positivity preservation and entropy stability. The application

to gas dynamics provides an original multi-dimensional conservative and entropy-stable FV scheme

wherein the numerical fluxes are computed through a nodal solver which is similar to the one designed

for Lagrangian hydrodynamics [3]. We also observe that the present approach relies on an approximate

Riemann solver for Eulerian gas dynamics characterized by naturally ordered wave speeds contrarily

to the one introduced in [4]. The robustness and the accuracy of this novel FV scheme are assessed

through various numerical tests. We observe its insensitivity to the numerical pathologies that plague

classical face-based contact discontinuity preserving FV formulations.
Acceptability, Attitude and Utilization Towards Telemedicine among People of Southern Punjab during COVID19 Pandemic
Authors: Ghafoor Muhammad Bilal , Shaikh Gul Muhammad , Sarwar Faiza , Mustafa Ghulam , Khan Sana , Zulfiqar Shamraiza
Published: September 2022

COVID-19, highly infectious, respiratory illness caused by SARS-CoV2 (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) virus. It has devastating effects with high mortality.Infection become worse in patients with pre-existing medical conditions. Hospitals increased the number of critical care units in order to stabilize the pandemic's crisisand to minimize person to person transmission, installation of telemedicine networks, distant workers and internet-based health visits. Objective: To assess the acceptability, attitude and utilization towards telemedicine among COVID19 pandemic. Materials and Methods: In Sheikh Zayed Hospital, Rahim Yar Khan, a telemedicine network was quickly set during COVID-19 epidemic. A descriptive cross-sectional study comprising 144 study subjects aged between 34-58 year who seek telemedicine problems of surgery, cardiology, ENT, dermatology, gynaecology and obstetrics, pulmonology, medicine and paediatrics. Results: Out of 144 study subjectswith telemedicine consultation percent distribution of ENT and pulmonology was (48) 33.3% followed by medicine, gynaecology and obstetrics, dermatology, pediatrics and surgery.Patient’s satisfaction level was 62.5% in cardiac patients. In department of gynaecology and obstetrics patients satisfaction towards telemedicine was 88.9%, (65%) patients in medicine were satisfied, followed by surgery 41.7%. Gender wise distribution showed 64.1% males were satisfied followed by 61.3% females Conclusion: The COVID-19 pandemic is creating a historic global challenge for health care providers, patients, and societies. Telemedicine is now widely available at low-cost, and broadly acceptable by physicians and patients. Current study highlights the use of telemedicine and effective applications throughout COVID-19 crisis. Telemedicine played an important role for medical practitioners to manage the COVID-19 situation. Keywords: Telemedicine, COVID-19, Pandemics, Crisis, Gynaecology and Obstetrics
Indications, Findings and Complications of Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio-Pancreatograpghy (ERCP); A Study Conducted on the Patients Admitted in a Tertiary Care Hospital
Authors: Naich Muhammad Ayub , Hussain Sagheer , . Romaiza , Zamir Hina , Qamar Adeel , Cheema Fatima
Published: September 2022

Objective: To highlight the significance of endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatography, its indications, findings and complications. Material and methods: This is a prospective study conducted on the patients admitted in the gastroenterology department of Sir Ganga Ram Hospital Lahore. Study period was of six months from July 2021 to December 2021. Main outcomes in this study were technical safety, indications of ERCP and complications. Study sample was calculated using WHO sample size formula. Results: Total 200 cases were included in this study including 116 (58%) male and 84(42%) female. CBD cannulation was done in 184(192%) cases. CBD stone was found in 35(17.5%), CBD stricture in 44(22%) and CBD stricture with stone found in 17(8.5%) cases. 11(5.5%) cases developed acute pancreatitis out of which 2(01%) cases had severe pancreatitis with collection of fluid. One case (0.5%) had retroperitoneal perforation which was managed conservatively. 03(1.5%) cases had bleeding after the procedure and hemostasis achieved by re-scope with adrenal injection at the bleeding point. Conclusion: ERCP procedure has a high success rate with minimum complications. Keywords: ERCP, Findings, Complications, CBD stone, Pancreatitis
Frequency of Tuberculosis in Patients with Lung Cancer
Authors: Kumar Aneel , Akhter Raniyah , Khtari Neelam , Saifullah Nausheen , Rizvi Nadeem Ahmed
Published: September 2022

Aim: To determine the tuberculosis frequency in lung cancer patients. Study Design: Descriptive, cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Pulmonology, Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center, Karachi from 11th September 2017 to 10th March 2018. Methodology: One hundred and seventeen patients with lung cancer of age 30-60 years and both genders were enrolled. Patients with already taking anti-tuberculous therapy, previous history of tuberculosis, chest trauma and surgery were excluded. The relevant history, sputum or bronchial lavage sample was taken and presence or absence of pulmonary tuberculosis was noted. Results: Mean age was 50.31±6.43 years and majority of the patients 99 (84.62%) were between 46 to 60 years of age. Seventy five (64.10%) were male and 42 (35.90%) were females. Mean duration of disease was 17.97±4.67 days. Tuberculosis in patients with lung cancer was found in 24 (20.51%) patients whereas 93 (79.49%) patients have no tuberculosis. Conclusion: The frequency of tuberculosis in patients with lung cancer is quite high. Keywords: Tuberculosis, Lung cancer, Morbidity
Measurement of Residual Breast Cancer Burden after Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy
Authors: Ahmed Syedah Sana Iqbal , Amin Asma , Rind Waqas , Khan Sumayah , Hashmi Rabia Masroor
Published: September 2022

Aim: To determine the frequency of residual cancer burden after neoadjuvant chemotherapy for breast cancer patients undergoing surgery. Study Design: Descriptive study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Surgery, Dr. Ruth K.M. Pfau Civil Hospital Karachi from 8th May 2019 to 7th November 2019. Methodology: One hundred and twenty six females aged 25 to 75 years with stage IIA, IIB and IIIA were enrolled. Patients who had received standard protocol of neoadjuvant chemotherapy from outside i.e. six cycles of fluorouracil, anthracycline and cyclophosphomide (FAC) every 3 weeks and for HER2+ tumors, FAC was followed by 12 cycles of Trastuzumab every 3 weeks were included. Data regarding tumor characteristic, age, HER 2 status, PR status, KI 67status and nodal involvement was noted. Results: The mean age was 47.32±13 years and mean cancer cellularity was 14.88±10.4%. Nuclear grade III was present in 39.7% patients and 48.4% patients belonged to T1 stage. Majority of patients were menopausal. FAC regime was used in 58.7% patients. RCB I (minimal residual disease) was present in 12.7% patients, RCB II (moderate residual disease) was present in 51.6% patients and RCB III (extensive residual disease) was found in 35.7% patients. Cross tabulation for age, T stage, pathological AJCC classification, histological classification and nuclear grading was not significant (p>0.05). Conclusion: Neoadjunctive therapy is associated with decrease rate of residual cancer burden. Keywords: Breast carcinoma. Neo adjunctive therapy, Decreases residual cancer burden
Comparative Analysis of Student’s Academic Performance in Online and Face to Face Teaching of Biochemistry at HITEC-IMS Taxila
Authors: Javed Ambreen , Yasmin Raheela , Aslam Ummara , Rauf Manal , Umar Sana , Javed Ayesha , Rauf Shahid , Rehman Sumaira
Published: September 2022

Background: During Covid pandemic the teaching/learning shifted from face to face to online. All institutions around the world developed learning environment for the students to facilitate distant learning. Subsequently assessments also followed online. After opening of the institutions on campus learning and assessments were carried out as usual. Objective: To see the effectiveness of teaching methods (online versus on campus) and to suggest improvement in both methods of teaching. Study Design: Retrospective comparative study Place and Duration of Study: Hitec-IMS, Taxila Pakistan from 1st September 2021 to 29th February 2022. Methodology: One hundred and ninety six academic performances of students in both the methods of learning were enrolled. Using purposive sampling technique, the EOB results of online and on campus were analyzed. Results: The better performance of student in term of summative assessments during online learning. Conclusion: Students found online environment better for learning and performing during examinations. Keywords: HITEC-IMS (Hitec Institute of Medical Sciences), NUMS (National University of Medical Sciences), EOB (end of block)
التعرُّف على مستوى الوعي المعلوماتي لدى طلبة علوم المكتبات والمعلومات في كليّة التربية الأساسية في دولة الكويت
Authors: الحربي عوض حمود , العازمي طلال رجا , بوعركي هنادي جمعة
Published: September 2022

ملخص

هدف الدراسة: التعرُّف على مستوى الوعي المعلوماتي لدى طلبة علوم المكتبات والمعلومات في كليّة التربية الأساسية في دولة الكويت، والكشف عن الصعوبات التي تواجه الطلبة أثناء عملية البحث عن المعلومات والحصول عليها، وأبرز المقترحات للتغلب على هذه الصعوبات. المنهج: اعتمدت الدراسة على المنهج الوصفي المسحي، حيث طُوّرت استبانة تكوَّنت من (29) فقرة، وسؤال واحد مفتوح الإجابة، وتكَوَّن مجتمع الدراسة من جميع طلبة علوم المكتبات والمعلومات في كليّة التربية الأساسية في الكويت، والبالغ عددهم 1204 طالبة و587 طالباً. اعتمدت الدراسة طريقة العَيِّنات لجمع البيانات، حيث تمّ توزيع الاستبانة عن طريق البريد الإلكتروني الخاصّ بالهيئة العامة للتعليم التطبيقي والتدريب، وبعد أسبوعين من توزيع الاستبانة استجاب 350 طالباً وطالبة، وقد اعْتُبِرُوا عَيِّنَة للدراسة. النتائج: بيَّنَت النتائج أنّ الدرجة الكليّة لمستوى الوعي المعلوماتي لدى طلبة علوم المكتبات والمعلومات كانت مرتفعة، إذ حاز مجال مهارات الوعي المعلوماتي على درجة تقدير مرتفعة، وحاز مجال طرق البحث عن المعلومات على درجة تقدير متوسطة، وأنّ مستوى تقدير الطلبة نحو الصعوبات التي تواجهُهم أثناء عملية البحث عن المعلومات والحصول عليها جاءت بدرجة تقدير متوسطة. وبيَّنَت النتائج كذلك أنّ أبرز مقترحات الطلبة للتغلُّب على الصعوبات التي تواجههم عند الحصول على المعلومات هي: تزويد العاملين في المكتبة بمهارات تواصل أفضل، والعمل على إضافة أجهزة حواسيب متعددة في المكتبة، وتنظيم دورات إرشادية للمساعدة على استخدام المكتبة ومصادرها. وبناءً على نتائج الدراسة تمّ تقديم مجموعة من التوصيات والمقترحات.
ANALISIS CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY SEBELUM DAN SELAMA PANDEMI COVID-19 SERTA PENGARUHNYA TERHADAP NILAI PERUSAHAAN PERTAMBANGAN DI INDONESIA
Authors: Tiara Rani Santoso
Published: September 2022

The Indonesian government has designated the Corona Virus (Covid-19) outbreak as a national disaster in 2020 and is still ongoing until mid-2021. The pandemic has had a negative impact on the financial performance of companies that have been hit. On the other hand, the company is obliged to carry out corporate social responsibility (CSR) with poor financial performance conditions. Companies are faced with the decision to reduce the budget for csr implementation or implement CSR more actively to the community. The purpose of this study is to analyze the disclosure and ratio of CSR contributions before and during the Covid-19 pandemic and test the effect of disclosure and the ratio of CSR contributions to company value during the Covid-19 pandemic. The population in this study used companies permine listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2019 and 2020. The taking of sample used purposive sampling technique so that it was obtained by 13 companies as sample. The data analysis methods used are paired sample t-test and multiple regression. The results show that there is no difference in the disclosure and ratio of CSR contributions before and during the Covid-19 pandemic. This makes it clear that the company continues to carry out CSR even though its financial performance is not good. In addition, the disclosure and ratio of CSR contributions during the Covid-19 pandemic has no effect on the value of the company. This shows that investors do not pay much attention to csr activities carried out by the company during the Covid-19 pandemic. This research practically contributes to the literature by suggesting that companies continue to carry out CSR as a form of responsibility for the impact resulting from company operations to be able to help reduce social problems.
Initial Speaking Ability of English Education Department Freshmen of Universitas Nasional Karangturi
Authors: Daud Jiwandono
Published: September 2022

Future English teachers need to have excellent communication skills in English at all cost. One of the important skills to master is speaking because it often represents a teacher overall competence in the eye of the students. This research is aimed to identify the initial speaking ability of the future English teachers who were still in the first semester in their study. This study was designed using descriptive qualitative research method employing observation, questionnaires, students’ speaking assessment using IELTS speaking test format, as well as interview. The participants of this study were 8 freshmen of the English Education Department, Universitas Nasional Karangturi. The data analysis employed in this study was inductive analysis based on Burns (2010) and Hatch (2002). The results show that the majority of the students (75%) display low performance (basic user level) whereas only two of them (25%) had quite good results (independent user level). It was due to their lack of practice because they are still at the beginning stage in their English studies and have not been very mush exposed to natural English communication. Obviously, they need to have supportive environment to learn speaking and this is going to be a huge challenge for the lecturers in ensuring that by the time they graduate they have sufficient speaking competence to handle the teaching job. Second, based on the questionnaire, students do not think that their first language hinders their ability in learning English, rather, they are of the opinion that their experience in learning their first language actually helps them to learn English
The Implementation of Blended Learning in Teaching Reading
Authors: Afi Normawati
Published: September 2022

In this rapidly transforming way of teaching, blended learning has become popular across all education levels as it integrates the advantages of traditional classroom activities with online digital media. In the context of teaching English as a foreign language, teachers need to adapt to the use of technology in their teaching activities so that the learning objectives can be achieved successfully. This paper describes the implementation of blended learning in the Engagement Reading class conducted in the English Language Education Department of Universitas Nasional Karangturi. To get the data, the researcher conducted observation, interview, and documentation. The result of the study shows that the stages of building knowledge of the field, modeling of the text, joint construction of the text, and independent construction of the text are applied in the reading class. To facilitate the teaching and learning process, Google Classroom, WhatsApp, Zoom, Mozilla Firefox, and Chrome are utilised. At the end of the course, the students have positive perception toward the implementation of blended learning in the reading class. This is because they feel that the use of technology in blended learning facilitates communication and interaction, engagement, and collaboration. However, they still have problem commonly faced by the students in Indonesia, which is internet connection and credit quota.
The Perceptions of Student Parents towards Teacher Performances and the Implementation of Blended Learning Approach in the Learning Period of COVID-19
Authors: Salwa Athiyah
Published: September 2022

Online Learning is the only learning method proposed and approved by the Indonesian Government during the Covid-19 Pandemic that happens in Indonesia one year ago. However, parents find difficulties and obstacles while accompanying their child during the learning process in their homes. This research aims to show parents’ perception and evaluation toward teachers’ performance and teaching methodology. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative to describe parents’ opinions and reveal their arguments and suggestion to the ideal teaching and learning progress in the Covid-19 Pandemic. The instruments used for data analysis are in the form of a survey by using Google Form. The data were taken at the beginning of the second semester of the 2020/2021 academic year. The results show the majority of parents prefer the blended learning method compared to only the online learning method to use in the pandemic situation.
PROFIL Pb DAN Cd PADA AYAM BROILER YANG DIBERI CAMPURAN PAKAN GULMA Salvenia molesta RAWA PENING
Authors: Dwiloka Bambang
Published: September 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui profil kandungan Pb dan Cd pada daging dan hati ayam broiler yang diberipakan campuran gulma Salvinia molesta Rawa Pening. Materi yang digunakan adalah daging komposit (campuran dada,paha, dan sayap) dan hati yang diperoleh ayam broiler jantan strain Lohman yang dipelihara selama 6 minggu di kandanglitter Fakultas Peternakan dan Pertanian,Universitas Diponegoro. Analisis Pb dan Cd dengan perangkat AAS. Ayam broilerdiberi 4 macam pakan, yaitu TO (tanpa tepung daun S. molesta), T 1 (6% tepung daun S. molesta), T2 (12% tepung daun S.molesta), dan T3 (18% tepung daun S. molesta), ulangan 2 kali untuk masing-masing perlakuan. Data kandungan Pb danCd pada daging dan hati ayam broiler, dianalisis secara deskriptif dan dibandingklan dengan standar ambang batas yangditetapkan oleh Pemerintah Indonesia dan WHO. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa daging dan hati ayam broilerLohman jantan yang diberi pakan tepung daun S. molesta sebagai pakan campuran, mengandung Pb dan Cd, meskipunmasih di bawah ambang batas. Semakin banyak tepung daun S. molesta yang diberikan sebagai pakan campuran, kandungPb dan Cd cenderung semakin meningkat. Simpulan penelitian ini, semakin banyak tepung daun S. molesta yang diberikansebagai pakan, kandunga Pb dan Cd semakin meningkat pula.
Systematic Literature Review Untuk Identifikasi Metodde Fragmentasi Pada Perancangan Sistem Database Terdistribusi
Authors: Lutfina Erba , Nugroho Ahmad , Abdillah Muhammad Zakki
Published: September 2022

Large and complex databases that exist on a system can result in poor performance such as increasing access time and costs on a system. There are various ways to reduce the time and cost of data access and improve the performance of a database, one of them is by designing a Distributed Database. It is not known how many methods can be used to design a distributed database. This study aims to identify a distributed database design method using the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method whose data were obtained from related journals from 2012–2022. This review is helpful for researchers as well as practitioners, for researchers this research will help them to see trends in the field of vertical fragmentation in distributed databases.
PCR detection of genes encoded antibiotic resistance in Stenotrophomonas maltophilia that isolated from clinical infections
Authors: AL-Khafajy Sura Qasssem Shaheed , ALMuhana Abbas S. J. , AL-sham Jaafar Ahmed Abdulmunem Baqr
Published: September 2022

Background: Stenotrophomonas maltophilia is an aerobic, Gram-negative, no fermentative bacteria. It is an uncommon bacteria that is difficult to treat in people. The initial term was Bacterium bookeri, however it was eventually renamed to Pseudomonas maltophilia. It was resistant to multiple antibiotics, and its mechanisms also include acquired and intrinsic resistance. It is innately multi drug resistant (MDR) and found in watery and humid environments in the environment. Aim of study: The study amid to see if there were any antibiotic resistance genes in  specimens that were found in  S. maltophilia. Materials and methods: The S. maltophilia isolates were isolated and identified  from 250 of clinical specimens, biochemically analyzed, susceptibility test by using Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion method and genetically screened for antibiotic resistance genes using a traditional (PCR). Results: The molecular profile revealed that (L1Q gene) was identified in 20 (100 %) of S. maltophilia isolates and (L2Q gene) was found in 20 (90 %) of S. maltophilia isolates for β- lactamase antibiotics, and (Aph gene) was found in 20 (15 %) of S. maltophilia isolates for aminoglycoside.
Effects of Climate Responsive Strategies and Adaptive Behavior of Occupants on Thermal Comfort in Indoor Environments of Vernacular Architecture: A Review of Necessities and Goals
Authors: Ali Sargazi Mohammad , Tahbaz Mansoureh
Published: September 2022

This study addresses the goals, reasons, and necessities of analyzing the effects of climate responsive strategies and adaptive behavior on thermal comfort in the indoor environments of vernacular architecture. For this purpose, 86 studies were reviewed, including 71 studies about climate responsive strategies and 15 others about adaptive behavior in vernacular architecture and dwellings that were carried out between 2000 and 2018. The research methodology included a statistical survey and analysis of necessities and goals of the studies reviewed in this paper. To this end, the designated studies were analyzed and reviewed from different aspects, such as the history and process of formation, keywords, goals, reasons, and necessities of research. 

According to the findings, the most important research goals of climate responsive strategies include (1) analyzing the thermal performance of buildings, and (2) identifying the effects of these strategies on the thermal quality of indoor environments. Moreover, the most prominent research goals of adaptive behaviors in vernacular architecture and residences include (1) evaluating thermal comfort, (2) identifying and analyzing adaptive methods and behaviors, and (3) identifying the existing obstacles. The research necessities of these two areas can also be divided into three sections, i.e. identification of advantages, practical reasons, and addressing research gaps. Another research finding was identification of the concepts pertaining to these two areas.
Study on MSIR Motivation Based on SNA
Authors: Su Yuqiao
Published: September 2022

The lack of social responsibility in megaproject has been frequent in recent years, causing serious waste of resources and posing a huge governance problem for the sustainable development of such projects. In order to solve this governance challenge, an in-depth study of the reasons for the lack of social responsibility is needed. This paper constructs a social responsibility stakeholder network model with "positive" (better fulfillment of social responsibility) and "negative" (lack of social responsibility) dimensions based on five major infrastructure projects, such as the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, and analyzes the relationship between stakeholders and accident victims based on the comparison of the two network models. The impact of the stakeholder connection on the accident is examined via a comparison of the two network models. Finally, this study attributes the causes of the lack of social responsibility in large infrastructures to insufficient stakeholder connection, low participation, over-reliance on third parties for information transfer, and being in an information isolation. This study improves the social responsibility governance system for Megaproject.
A Study on the Correlation Between English Vocabulary Learning Strategies and Breadth of Vocabulary Knowledge on Elementary Chinese English Learners
Authors: Wang Chen
Published: September 2022

Vocabulary is the basic building block of language, and the acquisition of any language relies heavily on vocabulary knowledge. The use of vocabulary learning strategies is one of the main factors affecting vocabulary learning. In view of this, this study is an attempt to examine the correlation between the use of vocabulary learning strategies and breadth of vocabulary knowledge on elementary Chinese English learners. By ways of analyzing the data of the questionnaire and vocabulary level test, the author finds out that social/ affective strategy is the most popular strategy and is followed by metacognitive and cognitive strategies. A positive and significant correlation exists between these two variables and cognitive strategies have the most significant correlation among these three strategies. Based on these findings, elementary English learners are recommended to frequently use a variety of vocabulary learning strategies to increase vocabulary knowledge, especially cognitive strategies.
Kemandirian Industri Pertahanan dalam Mewujudkan Investasi Pertahanan
Authors: Rohmad Rohmad , Susilo Edi
Published: September 2022

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah meninterpretasikan dan menganalisis bagaimana kemandirian Industri Pertahanan dalam mewujudkan investasi pertahanan di Indonesia, Cara penelitian ini dilakukan dengan metode, pendekatan kualitatif, pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui studi pustaka. Data dari proses penggalian sumber data melalui studi kepustakaan kemudian dianalisis dengan menggunakan teori yang relevan dengan topik yang akan dibahas. Pembangunan MEF diselaraskan dengan sumber daya yang terbatas dengan merevitalisasi Industri Pertahanan dimana tingginya alokasi anggaran belanja pertahanan menunjukkan bahwa secara umum keunggulan kekuatan militer masih dianggap bernilai strategis dalam mencapai tujuan nasional, Kebijakan pengembangan Alutsista menjadi investasi pertahanan dan revitalisasi Industri Pertahanan, dibutuhkan kebijakan dan anggaran pemerintah untuk riset dan pengembangan teknologi.kebijakan belanja pertahanan menjadi kebijakan investasi pertahanan merupakan cara berpikir jangka panjang, dirancang secara sistematis, dan dijalankan secara konsisten dengan melakukaan adopsi dan inovasi teknologi militer termutakhir.Kebijakan pengembangan Alutsista menjadi investasi pertahanan dan revitalisasi Industri Pertahanan diharapkan dapat menciptakan kemandirian Industri Pertahanan Nasional, menciptakan detterent effect, multiplier effect, memberikan jaminan supply munisi dan substitusi impor, serta meningkatkan pertumbuhan ekonomi Indonesia.
Переменные типа UX Ori в скоплении IC 348: Результаты многолетнего фотометрического мониторинга
Authors: Барсунова О. Ю. , Гринин В. П. , Сергеев С. Г. , Шугаров С. Ю. , Ефимова Н. В. , Назаров С. В.
Published: September 2022

В статье представлены результаты длительного (17 лет) фотометрического мониторинга пяти звезд типа Т Тельца в полосах VRI. Все исследуемые объекты являются членами молодого скопления IC 348 и демонстрируют переменность типа UX Ori, обусловленную изменениями околозвездной экстинкции. Три из них (V712 Per, V716 Per, V909 Per) являются классическими звездами типа Т Тельца, другие две (V695 Per, V715 Per) - звезды типа Т Тельца со слабыми эмиссионными линиями (WTTS). Их кривые блеска демонстрируют большое разнообразие. У трех объектов наблюдается комбинация двух разных типов активности: стохастическая переменность типа UX Ori и периодические колебания блеска, похожие на те, которые наблюдаются у звезд типа AA Tau. У двух звезд наблюдалась лишь переменность блеска, вызванная флуктуациями околозвездной экстинкции на разных характерных временах. В статье детально обсуждаются особенности фотометрической активности исследуемых звезд.
Molecular Network Analyses of Acupuncture Treating Bronchial asthma Based on Bioinformatic Approaches
Authors: Zheng Haizhen , Nie Ruihua
Published: September 2022

Aim: To holistically analyze the acupuncture anti-asthmatic mechanism based on bioinformatics analysis and text mining.
Methods: Literature searching across 7 databases restricted in the past decade regarding acupuncture treating asthma, text mining, the association network of meridian-acupoint-gene, hub genes and core acupoints, Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway and Gene Ontology (GO) enrichment analysis as well as 1 significant KEGG pathway visualization were performed by Cytoscape and R softwares.
Results: 30 studies with 71 genes were incorporated for bioinformatics analyses. The topological analysis of meridian-acupoint-gene network showed top 20 hub genes included immunoglobulin heavy constant epsilon (IGE), CD4 molecule (CD4), CD8a molecule (CD8), surfactant protein A1 (SFTPA1), interferon gamma (IFNG), interleukin 10 (IL10) and IL17A etc. The core acupoints were Feishu (BL13), Dazhui (GV14) and Fengmen(BL12). The significantly enriched GO terms were positive regulation of lymphocyte activation, regulation of immunoglobulin production etc. The enriched KEGG pathways included Asthma, T cell receptor signaling, IL-17 signaling, T Helper 1 (Th1) and Th2 cell differentiation etc. The visualized Asthma pathway contained 7 enriched genes.
Conclusion: The holistic networks of acupuncture-related anti-asthmatic meridian-acupoint-gene association and molecular mechanism were revealed by our data mining plus bioinformatics analysis, suggesting the current focus on the reversion of Th1/Th2, Th17/regulatory T (Treg) cells imbalanced ratio and anti-inflammatory action of acupuncture.