bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analisis Faktor Perubahan Akad Murabahah menjadi Akad Rahn (Studi Kasus di BMT Surya Raharja Palang Tuban)
Authors: Sulis Setio Ningrum  , Ahmad Afan Zaini  , Elly Rustiana
Published: May 2023

Banking is a very unique type. Its uniqueness lies in so many rules to protect all types of transactions. From the bank's internal side, regulations are made in such a way as to avoid risks that will bring material and immaterial losses. Many people in Indonesia do not yet know how the concept of how Islamic bank products work, especially in current financing products. Therefore, the basic thing for these banks must first be able to understand about financing products, especially murabahah financing and also financing using rahn contracts so that people can get to know them, and know more about products that are in accordance with BMT. With the existence of murabahah financing products and also financing with rahn contracts, people can carry out transactions in accordance with the applicable terms and conditions so that the transaction process can run smoothly. In this study, the authors used a qualitative type of research with a descriptive analysis approach. The method used in this study is the interview method and documentation from the financial institution concerned, which aims to answer the problem formulation raised by the author, namely: 1. What is the procedure for implementing murabahah and rahn contracts? 2. What factors cause the change of murabahah contract to rahn contract? The results of this study are: 1. There are basically two procedures for carrying out financing using murabahah and rahn contracts at BMT Surya Raharja, namely procedures in the field and also procedures in the office. 2. BMT Surya Raharja is a sharia-based financial institution, where in these financial institutions financing using a rahn contract is deemed more appropriate to apply than financing using a murabahah contract because financing using a rahn contract is more in line with financing that has been carried out at BMT Surya Raharja
Strategi Islamic Marketing dalam Meningkatkan Penjualan Usaha Pancake Durian Tri Putri di Desa Payaman Kecamatan Solokuro Kabupaten Lamongan
Authors: Faizatul Umroh  , Dymas Yulia Putri Kusumaningtyas
Published: May 2023

Tri Putri Durian Pancakes in Payaman Village are Home Industry. Tri Putri Durian Pancake products are currently in great demand by the public, especially among young people, this is shown by the Tri Putri Durian Pancake Marketing which has now expanded in several cities, including Lamongan City, to other cities such as Surabaya, Gresik, and Tuban. The location of Tri Putri Durian Pencake is in Payaman Village, Solokuro District, Lamongan Regency.This study aims to answer, describe, and analyze the formulation of the problem, namely how marketing is used for Tri Putri Durian Pancakes in Payaman Village, Solokuro District, Lamongan Regency and How is the Islamic marketing strategy in increasing sales of Tri Putri Durian Pancakes in Payaman Village, Solokuro District, Lamongan Regency. . The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative research method. The data collection technique of the researcher used the method of observation, interviews and documentation.The results of this study concluded that First Tri Putri Durian Pancakes in Payaman Village had implemented a 7P marketing mix strategy, namely product, price, promotion, place, people, process, and physical evidence that were able to increase sales at Tri Putri Durian Pancakes in Payaman Village. The marketing mix strategy that has been implemented by Pancake Durian Tri Putri in an effort to increase sales has also been carried out properly and correctly and in accordance with existing theory. The two Islamic Marketing Strategies in Tri Putri Durian Pencake Payaman Village viewed from the perspective of Islamic Economics it can be seen that the strategy used by Tri Putri Durian Pencake Payaman Village is in accordance with Islamic marketing theory such as: Theitis (robbaniyah) religious marketing, Ethical (akhlaqiyyah) Prioritizing moral issues (moral, ethical), realistic (al waqiiyah) being a flexible marketer, and humanistic (al insaniyyah) is a human trait. By implementing these Islamic Marketing strategies, it is hoped that the sales of Durian Pancake products carried out by Tri Putri Durian Pencakes in Payaman Village will experience success both in this world and in the hereafter
A Pilot Study: The Impact of Phonics Instruction Application on Phonemic Awareness within Reading and Vocabulary Abilities of Elementary School English Teaching
Authors: Hu Xin , Du Haiying
Published: May 2023

This study investigated whether phonemic awareness within vocabulary and reading abilities changed after phonics instruction. Pre-test, treatment of phonics instruction, and post-test were implemented to measure the impact of phonics instruction on English teaching in an elementary school. Fifty Chinese students who performed little English proficiency at the beginning of second grade participated in this study. This study, conducted as a pilot-study before a main one investigating two groups of experimental group and control group, had a quantitative experiment design for a group of fifty students exploring Pre-test and Post-test effects of two different conditions: phonemic awareness within vocabulary and reading abilities, respectively. SPSS 19.0 was employed in quantitative data analysis. Overall, it was proved in this pilot-study that the EFL learners who experienced phonics instruction class had more meaningful improvement and higher average scores on their vocabulary and reading abilities. From the test results and the interviews with the students and their parents, it is indicated that the EFL learners’ phonemic awareness within reading and vocabulary abilities has been increased. At pre-test, no students performed well in 1) reading short passages as a test of authentic word pronunciation and phonemic awareness in distinguishing words within monograms and 2) oral English test examining English conversation and also vocabulary recognition. At post-test, the average scores of the students with phonics instruction class were improved meaningfully by around 10% in the two different individual conditions that the ones in the Pre-test. Implications in this study are that phonics instruction would be needed for increasing phonemic awareness as well as the significance of phonics instruction in English language teaching.
Reviewer acknowledgements for English Language Teaching, Vol. 16, No. 6, 2023
Authors: Yu Gavin
Published: May 2023

Reviewer acknowledgements for English Language Teaching, Vol. 16, No. 6, 2023
Application of a Poster and Slogan Campaign to Prevent Smoking, in Conjunction with a Health Education Program
Authors: Chirasatienpon Tharisara
Published: May 2023

Adolescent smoking is dangerous. This study examined the self-assessment of risk factors to expose student teachers to smoking, compared the scores of health belief model structures in experimental and control groups, and summarized the poster and slogan campaign to prevent smoking. The experimental and control groups (n=30 each) were selected using eligibility criteria and simple random sampling. Three-part questionnaires were used to collect information that was analyzed based on mean, minimum, maximum, percentage, and paired sample t-test data. The key findings were: 1) student teachers in the experimental and control groups had smoked 1–2 cigarettes in the past (20% and 6.67%, respectively). In addition, for both the groups, cigarettes were readily available at convenience stores in residential areas (63.34% and 83.34%, respectively), their fathers smoked (16.67% and 20%, respectively), and their peers persuaded them to smoke (16.67 % and 23.30 %, respectively); 2) the health belief model demonstrated that both the experimental and control groups at 8 weeks had comparable pre-post findings for susceptibility (p=.000 and p=0.049, respectively), perceived severity (p=.000 and p=0.063, respectively), perceived benefits (p=.000 and p=0.065, respectively), perceived barriers (p=.000 and p=0.703, respectively), and cure to action (p=.000 and p=0.070, respectively); and 3) The main study "Online Health Education Program to Prevent Tobacco Use for Student Teachers during COVID-19 Pandemic in Thailand: Design, Challenges, and Outcomes" worked on anti-smoking posters and slogans. The 8-week education program with events could enhance experimental group health beliefs. Thus, student teacher smoking prevention efforts should incorporate posters and slogans.
IPSAS: Which Stage Is the Brazilian Public Sector Accounting In?
Authors: Barros Costa Abimael de Jesus
Published: May 2023

This article aims to contribute to the visibility of the development process of Government Accounting systems in Latin America, especially Brazil’s case. Based on analysis of the period between 2008 and 2018, it concludes that Law 4,320/1964 needs to be updated; the Brazilian Public Sector Technical Accounting Standards (NBC TSP) represent the IPSAS in Brazil (translated and adjusted to local reality); the implementation of the Full IPSAS was applied to all Brazilian federation entities (Central Government, 26 States, Federal District and 5,570 Municipalities); the Handbook of Accounting Applied to the Public Sector (MCASP) is the main IPSAS guide; and, finally, the greatest difficulties faced by public accountants and managers are the lack of public workers, technology and training. Among the 60 master’s dissertations carried out by the PPGCCs focusing on the area of public accounting, only 14% addressed topics related to public accounting.
Some Properties of Extending Hypermodules and C_11-Hypermodules
Authors: Wongyai Chokchai , Pianskool Sajee
Published: May 2023

In this paper, we present extending hypermodules and C_11-hypermodules, and then investigate some properties of these hypermodules. Especially, characterizations of extending hypermodules and characterizations of C_11-hypermodules are provided. Moreover, decompositions of C_11-hypermodules involving projection invariant subhypermodules are studied.
Does the Educational Level of Parents Influence Their (Adult) Offspring’s Financial Behavior?
Authors: Andrea Lippi
Published: May 2023

The aim of this paper is to examine the influence of parents’ educational levels on young adults’ financial behavior. A sample of students enrolled on degree programs in Economics was considered to avoid the problem of financial illiteracy. The results obtained reveal that the educational levels of both parents influence young adults’ financial behavior but in significantly different ways: a father with a university degree seems to influence his male offspring’s financial behavior positively, while a mother with a university degree seems to influence her female offspring’s financial behavior negatively. This evidence may lead to reflection on intervention to ensure that tomorrow's women have the same opportunities for successful financial planning as men.
IMPACT OF LOAN TO DEPOSIT RATIO ON THE PERFORMANCE OF COMMERCIAL BANKS IN UZBEKISTAN
Authors: Isakov Olmas
Published: May 2023

The health of financial system has important role in the country as its failure can disrupt economic development of the country. Recent transformations and reforms in the economic policies of the Republic of Uzbekistan have led to significant changes in the banking sector. Studying the key factors which contribute to the profitability of commercial banks in Uzbekistan is becoming increasingly important. this research paper examines the main determinants of banking profitability in the Republic of Uzbekistan. Panel data for the period between 2017 to 2021 have been employed on 32 commercial banks of Uzbekistan. Empirical conclusions have shown that the profit of the bank is largely determined by specific factors affecting its activities. The regression results have shown that government ownership and operating costs have negative and statistically significant relationship with the profitability of a bank. Loan to deposit ratio (LDR) has significant positive impact on return on equity (ROE).
IMPROVING THE MECHANISMS OF INVESTIGATION OF FINANCIAL RESOURCES FROM THE CAPITAL MARKET TO THE CORPORATE SECTOR
Authors: Khasanov Khayrullo
Published: May 2023

The article discusses the issues of improving the mechanism for attracting financial resources from the capital market to the corporate sector. The indicators of profitability of financing methods through the capital market and comparative indicators of instruments for attracting financial resources from the capital market are analyzed. An algorithm for assessing the effectiveness of attracting financial resources has been developed. In addition, conclusions and proposals were developed to improve the mechanism for attracting financial resources from the capital market to the corporate sector.
EXPERIENCE OF FORMING PENSION SYSTEMS IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES
Authors: Tursunov Jakhongir
Published: May 2023

This article discusses the formation, structure and features of pension systems and pension systems in foreign countries. The reports of international financial and rating organizations conducting research in the field of pension provision were considered, and the best pension systems were analyzed. The assets of the largest pension funds in the world are also listed. On the basis of general research, conclusions and proposals were formed.
An Improved MSCNN and GRU Model for Rolling Bearing Fault Diagnosis
Authors: Wang Teng , Tang Youfu , Wang Tao , Lei Na
Published: May 2023

In this paper, a novel fault diagnosis method based on the fusion of squeeze and excitation-multiscale convolutional neural networks (SENet-MSCNN) and gate recurrent unit (GRU) is proposed to address the problem of low diagnosis rate caused by the fact that normal samples are much larger than fault samples in the vibration big data. The method takes the time-domain vibration signal as input and fuses the spatial features extracted by SENet-MSCNN. The temporal features extracted by GRU in order to bring them into the fully connected layer for identification so as to realize the intelligent diagnosis of rolling bearing adaptive feature extraction. Finally, the method is applied to the simulated signal and experimental data for testing and analysis. The results reveal that the model can reach 98.98 % and 76.44 % migration diagnostic accuracy in bearing and gearbox datasets. At the same time, it has strong noise immunity, adaptivity, and robustness, providing an effective way for intelligent diagnosis of rolling bearing vibration big data.
Analysis of the Impact of Monetary Policy Tools on the Gross Domestic Product in Iraq for the Period (2005-2020)
Authors: Khalaf Rawaa Yahya , Ali Elaf Muhsin , Badan Zahid. K.
Published: May 2023

Monetary policy in Iraq, as it is in other countries, aims to achieve balance and economic stability, and to control the general level of prices, in addition to other goals that seek to be reached by the monetary authority. From the rise in crude oil prices in global markets, and it was found that there is a joint integration between the variables of the model, which means that the variables included in the model have the ability to correct structural imbalances and the possibility of overcoming obstacles facing the Iraqi economy, that monetary policy plays a simple and traditional role in its impact on the whole One of the important variables, so the researchers recommended developing a strategy that makes the extractive sector the locomotive of growth in the Iraqi economy and contributes to creating forward and backward links between the economic sectors and achieves economic development in Iraq
BENTUK SOLIDARITAS SOSIAL PEDAGANG KAKI LIMA DALAM MEMPERTAHANKAN EKSISTENSI EKONOMI PEDAGANG
Authors: Riris Puspitasari  , Putri Ayu Pratna Paramita  , Haidar Sofi Al Kharis
Published: May 2023

Masyarakat adalah sekelompok manusia yang telah hidup berdampingan dan bekerja sama dengan tujuan dapat mengatur hidup mereka dan mereka merupakan satu kesatuan sosial. Saling berhubungan dan hidup berdampingan sehingga terciptanya kekuatan sosial dengan karakter mereka yang khas merupakan sebuah fakta sosial yang menarik. Perbedaan Karakter sosial mengenai fungsi tertentu membuat individu-individu semakin saling ketergantungan dan menjadi dasar bagi bentuk-bentuk baru solidaritas sosial. Manusia sebagai mahluk sosial yang tidak dapat hidup sendiri tetapi juga Membutuhkan manusia yang lain. Disaat menjalani sebuah kehidupan manusia dengan manusia yang lain, mereka memiliki fungsi yang berkontribusi pada pemenuhan kebutuhan hidup dan terwujudnya hubungan antar manusia. Oleh sebab itu, hubungan antara manusia di sebuah kelompok masyarakat harus lebih erat untuk menciptakan hubungan yang terjalin dengan baik. Aktivitas interaksi antara manusia sangat penting. Sebuah kunci kehidupan sosial merupakan adanya interaksi sosial, jika tidak ada interaksi sosial maka tidak akan adanya kehidupan.
Penanaman Mangrove Guna Mengurangi Resiko Banjir Di Sine Kecamatan Kalidawir Tulungagung
Authors: Anandra Al Ahmad Rizqi  , Arina Widia Ningtias  , Rizqa Nadhifah  , Dian Eliza Aquarista  , Hany Nurpratiwi
Published: May 2023

The characteristics of coastal plants in the form of river estuaries, estuaries, and deltas in protected areas in the sub-tropics and tropics are the notions of mangrove plants. It can be concluded that mangrove plants are ecosystems that exist between sea and land with conditions in the form of productive and extensive forests. Mangrove plants are also often called coastal forests, mangrove forests, brackish forests, tidal forests because mangrove plants live near the coast and have an important role in their ecological value to support coastal development activities and marine conservation. This research aims to find out the benefits and functions of mangroves, the types of mangroves, the meaning of mangroves, their role in overcoming some of the existing problems, as well as the differences before and after the planting of mangroves on the coast of Sine Tulungagung. This research method uses qualitative data which is a method for collecting and conducting observations, interviews, documentation, and analysis of various documents such as written documents, namely various journal reference sources and others in a descriptive way.
Analisis Menyusun Anggaran Untuk Menentukan Penerimaan Dan Pengeluaran Kota Malang
Authors: Inggrid Debby Ekza Veronica  , Reza Akbar Mauliza  , Muhammad Yasin
Published: May 2023

APBD is one of the tools to improve public services and welfare in the community according to the broad and real goals of regional autonomy. This study aims to find out whether the preparation of the APBD in Malang City is in accordance with Government Regulation Number 12 of 2019 concerning Regional Financial Management, Minister of Home Affairs Regulation Number 90 of 2019 and Malang Mayor Regulation Number 24 of 2020 concerning the 2021 Kola Malang Regional Government Work Plan. The research method used is descriptive method, each data collected is analyzed and a conclusion is drawn. The type of research used is descriptive qualitative. The research results obtained are that the process of preparing the Malang City APBD in accordance with Government Regulation Number 12 of 2019 Minister of Home Affairs Regulation Number 90 of 2019 has been carried out properly.
Navigating Secondary School: What Cushioned Adolescents in an Education Intervention in Urban Kenya
Authors: Abuya Benta , Muhia Nelson
Published: May 2023

This paper explains sustained effects and what worked for students in the Advancing Learning Outcomes and Transformational (ALOT Change III) program. Data comes from qualitative narratives from the baseline survey of the program collected by the African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) between December 4, 2019, and January 31, 2020, using focus group discussions (FGDs) and dialogues. The analysis followed the Miles and Huberman (1994) framework to make comparisons and contrasts. Results showed that students transferred skills such as self-confidence from primary to secondary schools, enabling the adolescents to speak up and engage. This showed an effective implementation uptake. The implication of the study points to the efficacy of community-based programs in impacting behavior of adolescents beyond primary school.
Using Emotion Regulation to Support Informed Literacy
Authors: VanDonkelaar Rachael A
Published: May 2023

When it comes to fake news, no medium circulates and reaches more youth than social media. Social media can provide an opportunity for students to create and post with an authentic audience; however, social media can also perpetuate the danger of fake news. Youth across the globe emotionally engage with content several hours a day and can become vulnerable to the clickbait style of news. Therefore, although research has studied how critical literacy instruction supports informed reading, literacy instruction must also address students’ emotional regulation needs. This research-to-practice article describes the dangers of fake news on youth interactions and provides practical emotional regulation tips for teachers. Emotional regulation strategies in this paper specifically concentrate on implementing affect labeling and mindful breathing in classrooms in order to support informed literacy.
The Effect of Scenario-Based Learning on 8th Grade Students’ Perceptions of Scientists
Authors: ŞAŞMAZ ÖREN Fatma , KARAPINAR Ayşegül , SARI Kübranur , DEMİRER Tuğba
Published: May 2023

The aim of our study was to investigate the effect of scenario-based learning on eighth-grade students’ perceptions of scientists. We used a semiexperimental design to conduct our research with 36 students from the eighth grade, who were divided into experimental and control groups. We collected the data through a “Draw-a-Scientist Test,” an opinion form, and semistructured interviews. According to the findings we obtained from the drawing test, students have stereotypical perceptions of the scientists’ working environment (indoor/laboratory). But the results showed that scenario-based teaching affects eighth-grade students’ perceptions of scientists and moves them forward on two points: (1) the physical appearance of the scientist (drawing characteristics in the head area, accessories, clothing features, etc.) and (2) symbols of knowledge (encyclopedia/books/notebook, writing board) and research (test tube, magnifying glass, experiment glasses, etc.). In the light of these findings, we propose some suggestions regarding the use of scenarios in education to affect students’ perceptions of scientists.
Science Curriculum Requirements: Science Process Skills in Textbook Activities
Authors: Özalp Dilek
Published: May 2023

Science textbooks play an important role in making scientific knowledge and applications available to learners. In most countries, science curriculum expects to cultivate scientifically literate individuals who are able to use science process skills. Critical analysis of textbooks is therefore crucial to determine whether they can facilitate this outcome. The purpose of this study is to find out to what extent science process skills are included in the activities of elementary and middle school science textbooks in Turkey. A total of 304 activities in six science textbooks were analyzed. A content analysis was employed to determine the frequency and percentage of science process skills in the activities. The results indicate that observing, collecting information and data, recording data, and interpreting and drawing conclusions receive the most emphasis in the activities at all grade levels. Measuring, estimating, predicting, processing and model creating, determining variables, knowing and using experimental materials and tools, and designing experiments are either the least frequently found science process skills or are included in none of the activities. This suggests textbooks focus more on basic science process skills rather than on high-level, causal, and experimental skills.
A Recovery Pathway After COVID-19 Teacher Burnout
Authors: Sokal Laura , Eblie Trudel Lesley
Published: May 2023

Burnout in the helping professions, including teaching, has been well documented for over fifty years and has been captured within two seminal models offered by Maslach and her colleagues. For this study we interviewed 22 teachers bi-weekly to determine whether these models captured their COVID-19 pandemic work experiences during the 2020–2021 school year. Only one teacher, however, left work on a medical leave and then returned to work after burning out, and therefore provided a case study of the processes of both teacher burnout and recovery under pandemic conditions. The existing models of burnout were upheld as salient in understanding the processes of burnout during COVID-19, with specific emphasis on the job dimensions of workload and values incongruence. In particular, the values of honesty and safety were salient within pandemic conditions. Evidence-based suggestions are provided to assist teachers in supporting not only their return to teaching but also their full and long-term recovery from burnout after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Relationship Between Treatment Comorbidities and HIV Viral Suppression Among People Who Live With AIDS in Johannesburg.
Authors: Ekeji Nwogo Immaculata , Osoba Tolulope A , Tawfik Hebatullah , Agha Mehdi
Published: May 2023

HIV has globally infected over 37.9 million people, of which 28.2 million (73%) are on antiretroviral treatment, and 66% of those on treatment are virally suppressed. In South Africa, however, low rate of viral suppression (47%) among people living with HIV is a major health problem that has continued to fuel HIV prevalence. A cross-sectional quantitative research design was used to investigate the relationship between treatment comorbidities and viral suppression among HIV-infected adults aged 18–49 who were diabetic, had cancer, or tuberculosis in Johannesburg. HIV Care Continuum formed the theoretical framework for this research. An existing HIV-infected patient de-identifiable dataset (n = 602) was used for the descriptive and logistic regression analysis. Results revealed a statistically significant association between tuberculosis treatment and viral suppression—adjusted OR = 1.534, (1.053, 2.234), and p = 0.02—indicating that treatment of comorbidities, such as tuberculosis, has positive impact on viral suppression outcomes. Results, however, revealed that the model for diabetes treatment and viral suppression—OR = 0.993, (0.658, 1.498), and p = 0.97—and the model for cancer treatment and viral suppression—OR= 1.234, (0.844, 1.805), and p = 0.27—were not statistically significant. Treatment of comorbidities, such as TB and HIV, positively impacts viral suppression outcomes. These findings suggested that concurrent, simultaneous, or integrated treatment models for comorbidities can help to achieve HIV viral suppression. This study contributes to positive social change by highlighting the effect of treatment comorbidities on viral suppression in people living with HIV (PLWHIV) in an under-resourced setting, which could inform policy and influence decisions on HIV care and management.
Dissecting the Interrelations of Suicidality and Mental Health Across First Responder Subtypes Seeking Treatment: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Beauchamp Alaina , Ponder Warren , Jetelina Katelyn
Published: May 2023

First responders are routinely exposed to traumatic events that can affect their mental health to the extent of suicidal ideation and suicide completion. The purpose of our study is to inform the comparability of predictors of suicidality across first responder types to elucidate the most efficacious targets for intervention and clinical intercession. Clients (N = 224) sought counseling services between 2015 and 2020 at a not-for-profit organization. We conducted a matched study with cases defined as those with suicidality at baseline and those without suicidality at baseline (controls). First responder types were law enforcement officers (LEOs), firefighters, and emergency medical technicians. Clients were mostly LEOs (41.5%), followed by firefighters (29.9%) and emergency medical technicians (28.6%). Logistic regression models tested the relationship between mental health measures and suicidality. All measures of mental health constructs varied significantly across those with or without suicidality and differed across first responder subtype. Depression and posttraumatic stress disorder were significant predictors of suicidality for both LEOs and firefighters. Alcohol/substance misuse was only a significant predictor among LEOs. Resilience was a protective factor for both LEOs and emergency medical technicians. Specific differences in predictors of suicidality across first responder subtypes may enable occupation-specific targets for mental healthcare.
Conservação in vitro através do crescimento lento de Ananas lucidus Mill. (curauá)
Authors: Ferreira Tássia Alana Alves , Da Costa Maria Sintia Monteiro , Da Silva Ana Caroline Batista , Guedes Alex Santos , Medeiros Ana Paula Ribeiro , Costa Anderson da Silva , De Miranda Simone Rodrigues
Published: May 2023

A flora amazônica possui uma grande variedade de espécies com potencial uso presente ou futuro. Dentre diversas espécies, o Ananas lucidus Mill. (curauá), família das Bromeliáceas, é uma planta fibrosa amazônica. Os indígenas utilizavam as folhas do curauá como fonte de fibras para a confecção de cordas, redes e cestos. Entretanto, o desmatamento da floresta, resulta na erosão genética de variantes genéticas do curauá, sendo necessário adotar estratégias de conservação desse material genético. O objetivo do presente trabalho foi desenvolver um protocolo de conservação in vitro para o curauá, visando o crescimento lento. Os explantes de curauá foram inoculados em meio MS em duas salas distintas. Sala 1: temperatura de 18 ± 1°C, três diferentes irradiâncias de luz LED branca: 35, 45 e 75 μmol.m-2.s-1. Sala 2: temperatura de 25 ± 1°C, irradiância de luz fluorescente branca fria: 25 μmol.m-2.s-1. Na temperatura de 18 ± 1°C, a sobrevivência foi acima de 70% durante os 480 dias avaliados. Na temperatura de 25 ± 1°C, a irradiância de 25 μmol.m-2.s-1 obteve porcentagem de sobrevivência de 100% até o 6º mês (180 dias). Na avaliação da altura, na primeira avaliação, as irradiancias de 35, 45 e 75 μmol.m-2.s-1, a 18 ± 1ºC, a altura média das plântulas foi de 1,38; 1,40 e 1,75 cm, respectivamente. Não houve diferença estatística significativa entre as diferentes irradiâncias.  Nas avaliações seguintes, a altura média aumenta, mas a indiferença estatística permanece. Na irradiância de 25 μmol.m-2.s-1, a 25 ± 1°C, a altura média das plântulas foi de 3,76 cm, média acima das irradiâncias da sala a 18 ± 1°C. Em relação ao número de brotações, em todas as avaliações, as irradiâncias de 35, 45 e 75 μmol.m-2.s-1 não apresentaram diferença estatística significativa. Conclui-se que diferentes irradiâncias não alteram o crescimento, mas uma menor temperatura induziu o crescimento lento no curauá, sendo uma estratégia eficaz para aumentar os intervalos de subcultivo.
CADASTRAL VALUE DIFFERENTIATION OF AGROLANDSCAPES OF HUMID, ARID AND SEMI-ARID TERRITORIES OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION
Authors: SAPOZHNIKOV P. M. , SHEKHTER K. P. , DANILOVA N. I.
Published: May 2023

The research demonstrates the cadastral value calculation sensitivity to agroclimatic parameters and (soil conditions/ factors determing soil fertility) in humid, arid and semiarid territories of the Russian Federation. The regularities to decrease the cadastral value of agrolandscapes are determined with an increase of gleying, (soil) erosion, stonyness, salinization, alkalinization, def ation and over consolidation of soils. Cadastral value of agrolandscapes significantly increases due to drainage and irrigation.
EVALUATION OF THE EFFECT OF DRUGS WITH PHYSIOLOGICALLY ACTIVE PROPERTIES ON THE ANTIOXIDANT PROPERTIES OF POTATO SOLANUM TUBEROSUML. (USING ASCORBIC ACID AS AN EXAMPLE)
Authors: VERKHOVTSEVA N. V. , LUKYANOVA M. V. , KOCHETKOV I. M. , KUBAREV E. N.
Published: May 2023

The paper discusses the problem of reducing the content of ascorbic acid (as a plant-protective antioxidant compound in Solanum tuberosumL. potato tubers) while improving the nutritional regime - the use of complete mineral fertilizer in low doses, humidity and temperature conditions and physiologically optimal for potato growth pH values (weakly alkaline). The possibilities of using exogenous antioxidants (humic preparations) to maintain the level of ascorbic acid in commercial products are considered. Experimental data were obtained in f eld studies on two types of soils and in two climatic regions (Voronezh and Moscow regions). It has been shown that humic preparations can maintain the level of ascorbic acid as an independent top dressing, and against the background of full mineral fertilizer with an increase in yield.
Electrochemically Synthesized Gold Nanoparticles Using Gold and Copper Electrodes
Authors: Lewa Ismira Wahyu Lestari , Meifina  , Isnaeni
Published: May 2023

Gold nanoparticle is one of the interesting metallic nanoparticles that can be applied to various applications due to promising plasmon effect. Gold nanoparticles are usually synthesized from gold salts using chemical procedure to precisely control of their sizes and shapes. However, gold salt is expensive and the synthesis requirement and procedure are complicated. It is a challenge to produce gold nanoparticles using cheap, rapid, simple and massive method. Electrochemical is one of the simple procedures to synthesize gold nanoparticles; however, the utilization of platinum electrode, which is expensive, become disadvantage. In this work, we utilized copper plate to replace platinum electrode in order to synthesize gold nanoparticles. We also varied electrolyte, stabilizer, ambient temperature and injection current to study their effects on absorbance spectra of synthesized gold nanoparticles. We found that ambient temperature and injection current significantly affected shape of gold nanoparticles. Surprisingly, combination of salt-glucose or stabilizer-glucose was enough to synthesize gold nanoparticles. This work brings a simple and cheap technique for massive production of gold nanoparticles for various applications
Outcomes of Endoscopic Assisted Versus Microscopic Assisted Type1 Tympanoplasty for Inactive Chronic Otitis Media
Authors: Mustafa Hersh Saidgul ,   MBChB, KHCMS (ENT) trainee. ENT, Head and Neck surgery – Sulaimani Teaching Center Hospital, Chalabi Yousif Ibrahim , Karim Saman Ismail ,   MBCH -DLO-FICMS-CABS, Assis-tant professor and consultant otorhinolaryngology. Sulaimani University for Medical Science, School of medicine, Sulaimani, Kurdistan region, Iraq,   MBCHB-HDLO-FICMS(ENT), senior lecture, Sulaimani Teaching Center Hospital
Published: May 2023

Background and objectives: The objectives of this study is to assess the outcomes of the endoscope as compared to the microscope in type 1 tympanoplasty surgery for cases with inactive chronic otitis media. Methods: Prospective comparative study was conducted from October 2016 to October 2017, forty patients underwent myringoplasty, twenty were endoscope assisted and twenty were microscope assisted. Results of surgery were compared at the end of six months post-operation. Results: In the endoscope group 85% while in the microscope group 90% of patients had a successful outcome. Average time taken in microscopic myringoplasty was 103.75 minutes range (75 -150 minutes) while time taken in the endoscopic myringoplasty group was 82.25 minutes range (60 -120 minutes). Average hearing gain was 12.25 dB for microscope assisted group and 11 dB for endoscope assisted group. Conclusions: The surgical result of endoscope assisted myringoplasty was similar to the microscope assisted myringoplasty although the graft taken and postoperative hearing gain in microscopic group was better than endoscopic group, but the operation dura-tion in endoscope group was shorter.
TRAINER FUZZY SEBAGAI SARANA PRAKTIKUM MAHASISWA
Authors: Mahasinul Akhlak Muhammad Lutfi , Kristanto Adi
Published: May 2023

Fuzzy Logic Lecture material is taught with the aim that students understand the basic concepts of Fuzzy Logic. The results of the questionnaire on 10 student respondents showed that respondents did not understand fuzzyfication theory (40%), inference theory (40%) and defuzzyfication theory (60%), this was due to the absence of practical tools. Therefore, the purpose of this research is to make a Fuzzy Trainer as a means of student practicum. The research method uses Research and Development Methods with the ADDIE development model through five stages of development, namely; (1) Analysis, (2) Design, (3) Development, (4) Implementation and (5) Evaluation. The result of the research is a Fuzzy Trainer which has 3 modules that have been tested. The first module aims to control LED brightness using 2 potentiometers. The second module aims to control the speed of the DC motor using 2 potentiometers. The third module aims to control the speed of the DC motor using the DHT11 sensor. The test results show that all scenarios were successfully tested in all modules. This indicates that the Fuzzy Trainer is functioning properly. Based on filling out questionnaires by respondents which contained a manual book and then practiced by respondents, it was concluded that this practicum tool is easy to assemble, easy to use and makes it easier for students to understand Fuzzy Logic theory with the majority of respondents strongly agreeing (SS) amounting to 86.1% and agree (S) by 13.6%. Keywords: Trainer, Fuzzy Inference System, Mamdani, Atmega328P, Practicum
EFECTO DE LA DENSIDAD DE PLANTACIÓN EN LA CALIDAD DEL FRUTO DE CHIRIMOYA (Annona cherimola MILL.)
Authors: Feican Carlos , Vanegas Iván , Encalada Claudio , Brito Beatriz , Moreira Ricardo , Viera William
Published: May 2023

Cherimoya (Annona cherimola Mill.) is a commercially import fruit crop in several countries of Latin America (Ecuador, Peru and Chile) and Europe (Spain). The fruit is highly valued for its good organoleptic characteristics and nutritional value. Currently, there is a worldwide trend to implement high planting densities in several fruit crops. However, there is little information available on cherimoya to implement new commercial orchards. This research evaluated three planting densities (625, 1250 and 2500 plants/ha) to determine their effect on the cherimoya fruit quality of the variety 'Cumbe'. The two lowest densities evaluated doubled the yield compared to the highest density, and also obtained the highest percentages of fruit in the best size categories (super extra and extra), and harvesting fruit weights >400 g. Based on the results of this study, planting densities of 2500 plants/ha or higher are not recommended due to the affect on yield and quality of cherimoya fruit.
ALLOMETRIC ESTIMATION OF THE BIOMASS OF Musa spp. IN HOMEGARDENS OF TABASCO, MEXICO
Authors: Alcudia-Aguilar Alejandro , Martínez-Zurimendi Pablo , Van der Wal Hans , Castillo-Uzcanga María Mercedes , Suárez-Sánchez Juan
Published: May 2023

Estimates of biomass in homegardens are primarily based on the tree component and few studies quantify the perennial herbaceous component. This component is of importance in the humid tropics of Mesoamerica, where distinct varieties and species of banana (Musa spp) are cultivated. This crop represents a dynamically stable biomass within homegardens and provides owners with continual production for alimentation and cash income. The aim of this study was to produce an allometric model for estimating the biomass of banana plants using dasonomic data, compare it to other models and estimate the biomass of cultivated banana plants from homegardens in the state of Tabasco, Mexico. This was based on the hypothesis that 1) the formulation of specific allometric models results in more precise estimations of the standing biomass of banana plants; and 2) banana plants contribute a significant proportion of the total biomass in homegardens. Dasonomic data and the dry weight of the above and below ground components of 30 individual plants of the most abundant species of banana (Musa balbisiana Colla) were collected in homegardens of the Los Rios region in Tabasco, Mexico. The mean biomass of the total plants of M. balbisiana harvested from homegardens was 5.85 kg plant-1, with a range of 0.52 – 13.32 kg plant-1. The above-ground and corm biomass represent 87.6% and 12.4% of total biomass respectively. The above-ground biomass (AGB) was strongly correlated with pseudostem diameter (DBH) and to a lesser degree with height data. The Husch and Schumacher – Hall models, with the variables pseudostem diameter at a height of 30cm (d30), height of the pseudostem (HF) and total height (HT), performed best statistically; however, based on the crossed validation, the best model was that proposed by Kopezky, with the equation AGB= -0.0927+0.0203*DBH2. In homegardens with banana plants, the banana biomass was between 0.1 and 1 t ha-1, and in some cases between 2 and 5 t ha-1. The mean density of the total biomass of the banana plants, in a sample of 69 homegardens where bananas were present, was 688 kg ha-1, corresponding to 2% of above-ground biomass in the homegardens of the region of study. 
INVESTIGACIÓN ASOCIADA CON LAS EVALUACIONES GENÉTICAS DE BOVINOS PRODUCTORES DE LECHE EN MÉXICO
Authors: Larios-Sarabia Neon , Ramírez-Valverde Rodolfo , Núñez-Domínguez Rafael , García-Muñiz José Guadalupe
Published: May 2023

The objective of this review is to provide an outlook of the main findings of the research associated with genetic evaluations of dairy cattle populations in Mexico, and to identify the work performed by researchers and opportunity areas for future research. The review included papers published in scientific journals for the last 20 years (1997-2017). The study topics are related with: effect of environmental factors, estimation of genetic parameters and genetic trends, flow of genetic material and genotype by environment interaction, and studies associated with molecular genetics. The estimation of genetic parameters has been extensively studied for milk yield, with estimators of sufficient magnitude to design and implement genetic improvement programs. Even though there is progress in the publication of studies related with genetic evaluations, the improvement of basic issues related with more complete and reliable databases, and with the use of predicted genetic values in national animal breeding programs is needed. It is required to document the study of more accurate methodologies of genetic evaluation, especially for populations and traits less studied.
EFECTO DE LA INCLUSIÓN DE PROTEINATO DE COBRE EN LA DIETA SOBRE EL COMPORTAMIENTO PRODUCTIVO, LAS CARACTERÍSTICAS DE LA CANAL Y LA CALIDAD DE LA CARNE DE CERDOS EN FINALIZACIÓN
Authors: Colin-Alvarez B. M. , Domínguez-Vara I. A. , Bórquez-Gastelum J. L. , Partida-De la Peña J. A. , Sánchez-Torres J. E. , Morales-Almaraz E. , Trujillo-Gutierrez D.
Published: May 2023

The objective was to evaluate the effect of including 0, 75, 150 and 225 mg Cu kg-1 MS of copper proteinate (P-Cu) in the feed on growth, carcass characteristics and meat quality of pigs for market. Twenty four pigs (12 females and 12 males) were used, initial weight 60.3±0.55 kg, fed with basal diet (BD) during 46 days, distributed in a completely randomized design, factorial 4x2 (levels of P-Cu and sex): T1=DB (0 mg of P-Cu kg-1 MS), T2=DB+75 mg of P-Cu, T3=DB+150 mg of P-Cu and T4=DB+225 mg of P-Cu. The dose of 225 mg of P-Cu increased the daily weight gain (DWG) and the feed efficiency (FE) (P<0.05). The P-Cu increased the area of chop (CHA) in females and reduced the back fat (BF) in males (P<0.05). The P-Cu increased (12.6%) the yield of primary cuts (YPC) (P<0.05). In treatments 3 and 4 the water loss was reduced 58.5 and 82.2% (P<0.05). The P-Cu affected (P<0.01) the final pH and the a* index (P<0.05) of the Longissimus thoracis muscle. In conclusion, the P-Cu improved the DWG, the FE, the CHA and the YPC, and reduced the BF in the carcass.
RIESGOS CLIMÁTICOS Y MODOS DE VIDA DE LAS FAMILIAS PRODUCTORAS DE GANADO BOVINO EN LA COSTA CHICA, MEXICO
Authors: Gallardo-Chávez Alejandro , Vargas-López Samuel , Bustamante-González ängel , Nahed-Toral José , Ramírez-Bribiesca Efrén , Casiano-Ventura Miguel Ángel
Published: May 2023

Extreme weather events in animal production are common in tropical coastal areas and have a high impact on the livelihoods of livestock keepers. The objective of the study was to analyze the threats and risks that extreme climatic events represent in the livelihood of the dual-purpose cattle raising families of the Costa Chica in the state of Guerrero. Information was recorded on the livelihood assets, farmer´s risk perception and impacts of climatic threats on 189 production units of cattle. The information was analyzed with descriptive statistics, analysis of variance, cluster and simple correspondence with the SAS® statistical package. Six types of livelihood were identified, with predominance of cattle-crops (48.7%), only cattle (15.3%) and cattle-crops-services (12.7%). For the level of assets and income, the livestock-crops-commerce livelihood had the highest average values, followed by cattle-farming and only cattle. The perception of farmer´s climatic and flood risk was high, and drought was the risk most important. The livelihoods with income from services and commerce were the least vulnerable to climate threats, since they do not depend entirely on agricultural activities; while the only cattle livelihood was the most vulnerable, due to depends on natural resources and was affected by hurricanes, floods, droughts and high temperatures.
GROWTH OF Dormitator latifrons UNDER DIFFERENT DENSITIES IN CONCRETE TANKS
Authors: Basto-Rosales Mao Ernesto Rafael , Rodríguez-Montes de Oca Gustavo Alejandro , Carrillo-Farnés Olimpia , Álvarez-González Carlos Alfonso , Badillo-Zapata Daniel , Vega Villasante Fernando
Published: May 2023

Dormitator latifrons is an excellent candidate to be cultured in Mexico. In this research work four experimental treatments were carried out to evaluate the effect of stock density on growth: D3 (three organisms/m3), D5 (five organisms/m3), D6 (six organisms/m3) and D7 (seven organisms/m3), during 90 days. No significant differences were observed between the evaluated densities, although the highest increase in weight in percentage is observed with higher stock density (7 org/m3). Density did not have a negative effect on survival.