bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Assessment of hypertension in elderly population of Peshawar university
Authors: Wasif Muhammad , Khan Muhammad Hassam , Majid Manahil , Ali Husnulmaab , Khan Zaid , Raza Syed Shahmeer
Published: September 2022

Objective: To assess hypertension in elderly people aged 60 and above residing in university campus Peshawar. Methodology: This cross-sectional study included a total of 103 elderly people aged 60 and above, selected from university campus Peshawar by simple random sampling from January to April 2019. Blood pressure was measured manually. Subjects with systolic blood pressure more than 140 and diastolic blood pressure more than 90 mm of Hg and signs & symptoms of hypertension were considered as hypertensive. Semi-structured questionnaires were used to collect the data. Data was entered and analyzed on SPSS version 20 and Microsoft Excel 2013. Results: The prevalence rate of hypertension in the study population was 68.0% (70/103), which contain 41.8% (43/103) of stage I and 26.2% (27/103) of stage II hypertension. The hypertension was more prevalent in males than females. The combined mean systolic blood pressure of the total population was 146.12 mmHg (SD 21.70 mmHg, 95% CI 141.92-150.31), while mean diastolic blood pressure was 89.61 mmHg (SD 14.15 mmHg, 95% CI 86.88-92.34). Conclusion: Although prevalence of hypertension in geriatric population is very high but major bulk is undiagnosed.
Technological leadership systems and principal skills at the primary level
Authors: Indah Diani , Bangkara B. M. A. S. Anaconda , Sari Maya Novita , Mufidah Zulfin Rachma , Fatmawati Endang
Published: September 2022

The skills of leaders are highly value the technology leadership system in every educational institution. Likewise, achieving educational goals at the elementary school level certainly has to do with the principal's ability to influence his subordinates to work according to their rules and technological resources. This study examines the relationship between elementary school principals' skills and technological capabilities in advancing student learning outcomes. The data search will be carried out electronically on some data sources that actively discuss the issue of leadership and leadership in elementary schools in Indonesia from various artist contexts and applications. Our data have been analyzed using an economical approach to obtain valid and valid study answers. The review process involves testing the evaluation data and drawing conclusions that answer the problem with validity. We discuss the results of this study by concluding that the technology leadership system has reciprocal evidence relevant to principals' skills in elementary schools in Indonesia. Hopefully, these findings will shed new light on the development of primary school education.
Detection of blatem, blactx-m, and blashv genes in clinical isolates of multidrug-resistant pseudomonas aeruginosa
Authors: Mohammed Saleh Mustafa Abed AL-jabber , Naji Hassan Fadhil
Published: September 2022

Objectives: Extended spectrum β-lactamase (ESBLs), which are produced by multidrug-resistant (MDR) Pseudomonas aeruginosa, are a critical problem that demands efficient infection management strategies to break their spread. The prevalence of clinical isolates varies widely around the world and changes fast over time. The objectives of this research are to determine the spread of ESBLs (blaTEM, blaCTX M, and blaSHV) genes among the isolates of P. aeruginosa.  and to find the antibiotic susceptibility among these isolates which reflect the rate and severity of pathogenicity of these bacteria in Iraq. Methods: one hundred and fifty clinical specimens were collected from wound, burn and diabetic foot swabs of patients hospitalized in Babylon and Baghdad hospitals. P. aeruginosa isolates were identified based on their morphological features (culturally and microscopically), biochemical tests, Vitek 2 compact, PCR-sequencing for the P. aeruginosa-specific gene and the antibiotic susceptibility tests were also performed. Results: Forty-six isolates of P. aeruginosa were isolated and identified, these isolates were resistant to tobramycin, piperacillin, cefepime, imipenem, ofloxacin, aztreonam and netilmicin, (100%). The lowest resistance of P. aeruginosa isolates was to ciprofloxacin (43 %). PCR experiments showed that P. aeruginosa have blaTEM 27/46 (58.69%), blaSHV 29/46 (63%), and blaCTX-M 31/46 (67.39%).
Diversity of crustaceans in the euphrates River/Najaf province-Iraq
Authors: Al-Shamry Abdul Salam Hassan Hamza , Mizhir Aliaa Hussain
Published: September 2022

To study the biodiversity of crustaceans, five sites were taken with three replicates from each sample over a period of six months, from November 2021 to April 2022. Samples were also taken. Water is used to measure some chemical and physical properties. The density of crustaceans ranged from (4-773) individuals / liter, and the month of March recorded the highest density. The results of the isolation and identification of crustaceans showed the following species of cyclops, Diaptomidae, Acroperus harpae, Daphnia sp, Bosmina sp, Ceriodaphnia quadrangula, Daphnia galeata, A amphipod Hyallela, Diaphanosoma brachyurum, Simocephalus vetulus and Bosmina sp. According to the relative abundance index (Ra) of crustaceans, the first site throughout the research period had the highest density of cyclops, while the remaining sites had the highest density of Bosmina sp. It also showed The Crustacean Species constancy Index (S) also showed that among the species at the research sites, Cyclops, Diaptomidae, Daphnia sp. and Bosmina sp. The Ceriodaphnia quadrangula is the most persistent. The values of the species richness index (D*) ranged between 0.67-4.66. While the Shanon-Weiner index ranged between 0.346-2.76 bit/ind. While the values of the species homogeneity index (E) ranged between 0.499-1.256.
Phylogenetic study of theileria ovis and theileria lestoquardi in infected sheep and it is associated ticks in mosul city, Iraq
Authors: Hamid Mohammed Mahmoud , Al-Obaidi Qaes Talb
Published: September 2022

This is a first molecular report investigate the phylogenic analysis of Theileria spp. in sheep  and it's infested ticks in Mosul city-Iraq. A total of  185 blood samples were collected from sheep in different areas of Mosul city. A sixty five Ixodid ticks were also collected from different parts of infected animals. The overall prevalence of Theileria spp. was 52.4% (97 out of 185), for Theileria ovis it was 9.7%, Theileria lestoquardi it was 20% and mixed infection it was 22.7% in sheep in Mosul city, based on conventional-PCR and multiplex-PCR techniques. the infestation rat of Ixodid ticks on sheep was 11.8% (22 out of 185) and three species of Ixodid ticks (n=65) were identified and classified: Hyalomma anatolicum anatolicum 37 (56.9%), Rhipicephalus sanguineus 16 (24.6%), Rh. turanicus 12 (18.4%) based on microscopic examination. BLASTn individual sequencing analysis of six sequences of 18S rRNA gene, composing sequences of T. ovis (n=3) (One extracted from sheep blood and two extracted from engorged female ticks), and sequences of T. lestoquardi (n=3) (One extracted from sheep blood and two extracted from engorged female ticks).
comparative study on efficacy of chlorthalidone and azilsartan in confirmed cases of hypertension associated with ace gene polymorphism
Authors: Chaithanya Thota Madhu , Gorantla Naveen Choudary , Addepalli Syam Kumar , Manchi Rajesh Kumar , Haritha Manchi
Published: September 2022

The angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) gene consists of 26 exons, it is located on chromosome 17 and its polymorphism is a major contributing factor to hypertension. The aim is to compare the efficacy of Chlorthalidone and Azilsartan in newly diagnosed hypertension patients in association with ACE gene polymorphism. The study was conducted in the department of pharmacology, Rama medical college, Kanpur. After doing genetic test and basic investigation, 90 newly diagnosed patients with hypertension associated with ACE gene polymorphism were recruited, followed by grouping into two A&B. Group-A(n=45) patients were given Azilsartan 45mg/day and group-B(n=45) patients were given Chlorthalidone 25mg/day for 3 months. Systolic and diastolic blood pressure (SBP& DBP) was measured before and after 3 months of treatment in both groups and they were compared. Three genotypes were found in ACE gene polymorphism-associated hypertension cases such as I/I, I/D and D/D, the severity of hypertension is more in the D/D genotype followed by I/D and I/I genotypes. All three genotypes of both group-A & B had shown a significant mean reduction in SBP& DBP after 3 months of treatment (p<0.05) but the mean reduction was high in the I/I genotype followed by the I/D and then D/D genotype.
Acute kidney injury in snake bite patients
Authors: Kunti Ramakrishna , Muralikrishna Kannekanti , Sunitha B , Prakash Dharavath Bhanu
Published: September 2022

Background: In India, large proportion of snake bites occur when people are working barefoot in fields or while walking at night. Objectives:  To study i) clinical profile of renal involvement in snake bite patients. ii) in-hospital outcome of acute kidney injury in snake bite patients Methodology: Patients are classified into three stages of acute kidney injury proposed by Acute Kidney Injury Network which defines AKI as an abrupt increase in serum creatinine concentration of ≥0.3 mg/dl from baseline, a percentage increase in the serum creatinine concentration ≥50% or oliguria of 0.5 ml/kg/hr >6 hours. Results: Mean age of patients was 43.8±12.63 years. Male to female ratio was 1.63:1 with male preponderance. Mean interval between snakebite and presentation to hospital was 15.37 hours. All snake bites were inflicted to lower limbs and 48% of snake bites were due to Viper as identified by patients. 98%  patients presented with local signs of inflammation. 52% patients presented with coagulation abnormality and 60% with decreased urine output which were associated with increase severity of AKI and need for haemodialysis in 12% of patients.Conclusion: Common manifestations of poisonous snake bite include cellulitis, abnormal Coagulation profile and decreased urine output.
الانتخابات والانتقال الديمقراطي في الدول المغاربية: المغرب، الجزائر وتونس نموذجًا
Authors: أعلوان فؤاد
Published: September 2022

من المؤكد أن حدوث ثورة أو حراك ليس كافيًا لإنجاح عملية الانتقال الديمقراطي، إذ يحتاج الأمر آليات عمل قادرة على بلوغ عتبة الإصلاح والتغيير، أبرزها الانتخابات التي تعد مفتاحًا للاستقرار السياسي والاجتماعي وآلية قادرة على ضمان التداول السلمي للسلطة. في ضوء ذلك، تهدف هذه الورقة لبحث مدى قدرة الانتخابات على التأثير في مسارات التحولات السياسية التي تعيشها دول المغرب والجزائر وتونس، ودورها في ضمان انتقال ديمقراطي يؤسس لاستقرار سياسي واجتماعي حقيقي في هذه الدول. ووفق مقاربة منهجية تعتمد المنهج الوصفي التحليلي لوصف وتفسير ظاهرة فشل أو نجاح الانتخابات في تدعيم بناء المؤسسات الديمقراطية، والإحاطة بالبيئة والظروف التي جرت في ظلها الانتخابات في هذه البلدان، تصل الدراسة إلى خلاصات مفادها أن الانتخابات فشلت في إحداث تغيير سياسي حقيقي في المغرب، وتم توظيفها كأداة لإعادة إنتاج النظام السياسي في الجزائر، بالمقابل اعتبرت آلية حقيقية لإنجاح الانتقال الديمقراطي وتأسيس دولة القانون في تونس.
Elections and Democratic Transition in North Africa: The Case of Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia
Authors: Aalouane Fouad
Published: September 2022

A revolution or activist movement alone is not enough to guarantee a successful democratic transition. This requires mechanisms for the realisation of reform and change, most significantly elections, which are a key instrument for political and social stability and the peaceful rotation of power. This paper explores the impact of elections on trajectories of political change in Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia and their role in supporting a democratic transition that lays a foundation for genuine political and social stability in these countries. The paper uses descriptive analysis to describe and explain the failure or success of elections in promoting democratic consolidation and to understand the context and conditions of elections in these countries. It concludes that elections have failed to induce genuine political change in Morocco; while in Algeria, elections have been used as an instrument to reconstitute the existing political system. In contrast, elections in Tunisia proved to be an effective mechanism for democratisation and the establishment of the rule of law.
A Worrisome Trend: Travel Bans Imposed on Human Rights Defenders in the MENA Region
Authors: Llorente Inés Jiménez
Published: September 2022

Many human rights defenders (HRDs) are targeted by authoritarian governments for their work promoting and protecting human rights. These attacks can take multiple forms, though one has become increasingly common in certain countries of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region: travel bans. What are the trends and patterns of these travel restrictions? This article addresses this question using a qualitative approach based on a combination of desk research and field research drawn from semi-structured interviews. In focusing on how five countries ­–Bahrain, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and United Arab Emirates– utilise travel bans against HRDs, I observe that accusations linked to travel bans are often accompanied by other threats, that justifications used by authorities are frequently based on fabricated charges on national security, and that the increased use of travel bans muzzles the communication between HRDs and their regional and international partners.
How Did Sisi Reproduce Authoritarianism in Egypt?
Authors: Tonsy Sara , el-Raggal Aly
Published: September 2022

‘Respecting the will of Egyptians is nobler than assuming power.’ Thus said Field Marshal Abdel Fattah El-Sisi before assuming power in 2014, referring to his popular mandate to take charge and eliminate ‘terrorism’. Our main question in this study is: How did Sisi reconstitute authoritarianism and come to dominate the state and its bureaucracy? Starting with his evocation of the 1967 defeat and his allusion to internal strikes at the Egyptian state that year, we posit several explanations, drawing on other research and the speeches of President Sisi himself. We examine the nature of the 2013 coup and the importance of the ‘mandate’ for the reconstitution of authoritarianism, as well as the significance of Sisi’s discourse and the various elements that aided his rise to power and supported his narrative of events. Finally, we analyse the practical strategy for assuming control of state institutions and subordinating them to his rule and dominance, considering his identification of the military with the state itself.
Liquidity and Solvency PT Electronic City Indonesia Tbk for the Period of 2016-2019
Authors: Nurmalina Radna , Zein Mufrida , Fitriyani Yuli , Rahayu Tri Atmini
Published: September 2022

This study aims to determine the company's financial performance in fulfilling short-term and long-term obligations of the company PT Electronic City Indonesia Tbk. The analytical technique used in this research is quantitative analysis. The data used in this study is in the form of the financial statements of the company PT Electronic City Indonesia Tbk for the period 2016-2019 which is measured using the liquidity ratio and solvency ratio. The results of the analysis on the level of liquidity in terms of the Current Ratio, the ratio is above the industry standard so the company is in good condition. Judging from Quick Ratio, the ratio has increased from below the industry standard to above the industry standard. Judging from the Cash Ratio, the ratio numbers have increased and decreased, so that at a certain period the company was in a bad condition, namely in 2018 the cash owned by the company decreased. Judging from the cash turnover ratio, the ratio is below the industry standard, so the company's financial performance is in good condition because the smaller the ratio, the better for the company. in terms of Inventory to Net Working, the ratio is above the industry standard, although it decreases every period. The results of the analysis on the level of solvency in terms of the Dept. To Equity Ratio, the ratio is below the industry standard, which indicates that the condition of the company is in good condition, because the smaller the ratio, the better for the company. Judging from the Dept. To Asset Ratio, the ratio is below the industry standard, which means the company is in good condition. Judging from Long Term to Equity Ratio, the ratio is below the industry standard, which means the company is in good condition. Judging from the Tangible Assets Debt Coverage, it shows that the company's condition is in good condition because the total long-term debt can be repaid with intangible fixed assets owned by the company, based on the results of effective solvency, the company's financial performance can be said to be good.
Developing a Video Script for the Three Unique Chinese Temples as Tourism Destination in Palembang
Authors: Leofaragusta Achmad , Aryanti Nurul , Shahab Aisyah , Sabari Muhammad
Published: September 2022

This research was aimed at designing a video script to promote three Chinese temples in Palembang. In this study, the writers used the research and development (R&D) method. The writers conducted five steps of the R&D method: 1) Preliminary investigation; 2) Designing; 3) Realization/construction; 4) Testing, revising, and evaluation; 5) Implementation [6]. The writers implemented these steps by designing the product. The data were collected from documentation, observation and interview in the preliminary investigation step. In the designing step, the writers arranged the structure and content of the script and made it become the first draft as a realization step. In the testing, revising and evaluating step, the draft of the video script regarding the language, structure of sentences, and the content of the script was revised by several experts starting from tourism, linguistics, and script writing experts. In the last step, the writers made it become the final script. The script was written in English by using Celtx as the software for writing the script. The script described the uniqueness and the long history of three Chinese temples in Palembang. In addition, to design a script, the R&D method [6] was linked to the ten steps of writing a script: finding an idea, creating a plan, researching, selecting material, planning the message, arranging the structure, drafting the script, first draft and testing script, and final draft [7].
Evaluation of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice about Oral Hygiene Aids among Dental Hygienists in Western Maharashtra, India
Authors: Gaikwad Shweta , Todkar Mandar , Nagarale Renuka , Deochake Chinmayee , Dhede Gouri , Kadam Mayuri
Published: September 2022

Introduction: Everyday use of oral hygiene aids and annual or biannual oral prophylaxis by dental professionals (Dentists, Dental hygienists, Dental assistants) are two effective ways of maintaining good oral hygiene. The present study was conducted to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice about oral hygiene among working dental hygienists in Western Maharashtra, India. Materials and Methods: A questionnaire study was conducted for three months in 2021 among 52 working dental hygienists from different areas of Western Maharashtra. The structured, self-administered, close-ended questionnaire was designed to collect the data which consist of two parts and comprised 31 questions. Statistical analysis was done using descriptive statistics. Results: In this study, more than 50% of participants were known the importance of oral hygiene maintenance and different types of oral hygiene aids and correct methods of using those oral hygiene aids. About 96% participants thought that proper brushing technique is necessary to maintain good oral hygiene. Conclusion: The study participant’s overall knowledge, attitude and practise regarding oral hygiene aids were seen at average level.
Pattern of Root Resorption in Luxation Injuries in Permanent Incisors Presented to Restorative Unit , Institute of Oral Health, Maharagama – Sri Lanka
Authors: KRBSK Andarawewa , A Goonathilake , HAU Denagama
Published: September 2022

The aim of this descriptive study was to evaluate the association between root resorption and each type of luxation injury, the effect of timely treatment, age of the patient at presentation and maturity of maxillary anterior teeth presented with luxation injuries. A cross sectional descriptive study was carried out on 132 patients aged 6 to 50 years old with luxation injuries occurred to 213 teeth and were followed up for 24 months. Data were collected on the age, sex, the tooth/teeth involved, type of trauma, date of occurrence of trauma and date of presentation for treatment. Radiographically teeth were assessed for the presence/absence of resorption and type of resorption (External inflammatory, external replacement and Internal inflammatory) at review appointments. Data analysis was done using the SPSS version- 24 and non- parametric tests were used assess associations. Amongst all types of luxation injuries, most frequently presented type was subluxation (40.8%) injuries followed by concussion (25.4%), Intrusive and palatal luxation (15.5% each) and extrusive luxation (2.8%) respectively. Further, 51 of 213 teeth (23.9%) showed root resorption after luxation injury. The most frequently observed resorption was external inflammatory resorption in 44 teeth (20.7%) followed by external replacement resorption in 6 teeth (2.8%) and internal inflammatory resorption in 1 tooth (0.5%). Out of 43 late presenters 77% (34) showed root resorption, while only 10% (17) of immediate presenters showed resorption of root. The results indicated that there is a statistically significant difference in occurrence of root resorption and the late presentation for treatment (X2=91.63, df=3, p=0.000), as well as with the type of injury (X2=35.9, df=12, p=0.000). Furthermore, there was a statistically significant difference between the age of the patient and the type of luxation injury (X2 =54.29, df-12, P=0.000).
Effect of 3D Printing Parameters on Dimensional Accuracy Using eSteel Filaments
Authors: Darsin Mahros , Mahardika Nurcholis Alfian , Jatisukamto Gaguk , Ramadhan Mochamad Edoward , Fachri Boy Arief , Hussin Mohd Sabri
Published: September 2022

3D printing technology or additive manufacturing is manufacturing by adding materials to objects until it is shaped as expected. This technique is easy and cheap for printing polymer-based materials in the form of filament. Recently, some metal-containing filament has been introduced in the market, one of which is eSteel composed of 45% wt. steel and 55% wt. PLA. Due to its premature introduction, it is a minimal published paper discussing its mechanical properties and dimensional accuracy. This research aims to analyze the dimensional accuracy of 3D printed products of the fused deposition modeling (FDM) technique using eSteel filament. Taguchi method was used to design the experiments with orthogonal array L4 (23). There were three control parameters with two levels each, namely extruder temperature (220°C, 225°C), layer height (0.3 mm, 0.4 mm), and raster angle (0°/90°, 45°/45°). These parameters were selected based on initial trials. The specimens are in the form of an ASTM D790 flexural test with five replications in each combination. HE3D K200 3D printing machine was used for printing the filament. Analysis of variance indicated that raster angle has the most influence on dimensional accuracy by 32.09%, followed by extruder temperature with a contribution of 31.72% and layer height by 25.53%. The combination of control parameters to produce optimal dimensional accuracy was obtained when combining parameters: extruder temperature of 220°C, layer height of 0.3 mm, and raster angle of 0°/90°.
Optimization Process Parameter on Wear Characterization of Al6061 and AlSi10Mg Alloy Manufactured by Selective Laser Melting
Authors: Nirish Mudda , Rajendra R
Published: September 2022

In this research, wear optimization, hardness, and density were investigated for an AlSi10Mg alloy made by selective laser melting (SLM), and also an additive SLM process simulation was carried out. The quality and performance of the additive manufactured (AM) parts depends on the build orientation. A model based on an L9 orthogonal array of Taguchi design experiments was created to perform the wear characterization for the Al6061 and AlSi10Mg alloys. However, the wear and mechanical properties of the AlSi10Mg alloy showed better results than the 6061-cast alloys. Finally, the optimal process parameters at low wear rate and frictional force were found at a load of 20 N, a sliding speed of 200 rpm, and a time of 5 minutes. The obtained result at optimal parameter a low wear is 90 micrometers, and the frictional force was 3.6 N. The laser energy density was calculated based on the given process parameter as 150 J/mm3. The hardness of the SLM-AlSi10Mg alloy Vickers was measured for AlSi10Mg as 126±5 HV and Al6061 as 98±5 HV because of the very fine microstructure and fine distribution of the Si phase in AlSi10Mg SLM parts. The highest density achieved was 99.6% (2.660 g/cm3) and obtained defect-free components.
Huellas sobre Zapata y la Revolución Mexicana en el archivo de la Familia Chávez (1910-1916)
Authors: Palencia Villa María de las Mercedes
Published: September 2022

El artículo analiza relatos familiares, documentos y cartas personales de un momento fundacional de la Revolución Mexicana (1913-1916), periodo coincidente también con la Decena Trágica y la posterior alianza entre los caudillos del norte y del sur. El nombre de Decena Trágica alude a los diez días de combate en la Ciudad de México que dieron lugar el golpe de Estado contra el presidente legítimo, Francisco I. Madero, electo después de una dictadura de más de 30 años. Este hecho, y el asesinato del presidente, desencadenaron indignación y un episodio de confusión informativa. El procedimiento de análisis de fuentes es hermenéutico interpretativo, según la propuesta de Paul Ricoeur, con dos de sus herramientas conceptuales: el archivo y la huella.  Se indagó a través de tres fuentes de información: testimonios del hijo del protagonista de la historia que se analiza (memoria declarada)   y de cartas personales y documentos históricos.
¿Quieres rescatar a México? Este 10 de abril vota así
Authors: Pérez Piñón Francisco Alberto
Published: September 2022

Si la historia es una disciplina cultivada teórica y metodológicamente en las temporalidades distintas, eminentemente subjetiva, alimentada por juicios de los sujetos en un tiempo presente, con una tradición metódica a base de narrativas y con los deseos de incidir en la construcción de la sociedad en la que se aspira vivir, esto es, el devenir de los acontecimientos pasados, presentes y futuros, como base, para interpretar y proponer futuros escenarios, por qué seguimos como dice Michell de Certeau (González, 2013) rescatando muertos, obteniendo lo que necesitamos de ellos y los volvemos a meter en su tumba una vez cubiertos los objetivos que nos llevaron a removerlos. Valga este preámbulo a manera de justificación para iniciar la narrativa del presente editorial correspondiente al volumen 10 número 2 de la periocidad julio-diciembre del año 2022, que tiene como pretensiones, rescatar algunas de las ideas con las cuales se bombardeó a los mexicanos previo a la consulta popular que se realizó el 10 de abril del año 2022
Distal Femoral Focal Deficiency
Authors: Soini Venla , Haara Mikko , Raitio Arimatias , Syvänen Johanna
Published: September 2022

Distal femoral focal deficiency is an extremely rare type of congenital femoral deficiency that comprises hypoplasia of the distal femur, with a normally developed hip. We represent a unique case of distal femoral hypoplasia and deficiency of knee extensors, childhood follow-up and final treatment with exarticulation, and a comparison with previous literature.
Factors Affecting the Students’ Academic Achievement and Study Habits of Isabela State University-Jones Campus in the History of Biological Theories
Authors:   https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8018-1507, krisculturajones@gmail.com, CULTURA-SADANG KRISTINE MAE ,   Isabela State University-Jones Campus Barangay 1, Jones, Isabela, Philippines
Published: September 2022

History in biological concepts does not end. It develops intermittently that brings forth new ideas and continually throws fresh light on the past. This research work is addressed in this analysis using statistical models. Essentially, the normative-descriptive method was used with 40 students enrolled in Biology subjects at Isabela State University-Jones Campus who served as respondents of the study. More so, factorial multivariate analysis of covariance (MANCOVA), using Pillai’s trace (V) statistic was also used. For each covariate, homogeneity of regression slopes was assessed against the fixed factors using a univariate model. Likewise, discriminant function analysis (DFA) was used and Wilks’ lambda (Λ) was used to assess the significance of these functions and canonical R2 to assess the relative importance of each. Results revealed that there was no significant effect of profile variables; study habits and academic achievement cannot be used to make significant differentiations on levels of the respondents’ parents’ monthly income, and this cannot be used to make significant predictions on respondents’ biological sex. It is recommended for future researchers to increase the number of participants to intensify the power of the three procedures. For the factorial MANCOVA, it is good to reduce the number of profile variables and include only those that are theoretically relevant to academic achievement and study habits. Keywords: Education, Academic Achievement, Study Habits, Biology, History, 21st century, Respondents, correlation coefficient
COVID-19 Pandemisinde Biyolojik Odaklı Çürük Yönetimi Stratejileri
Authors: ATABEK Didem
Published: September 2022

Dünya genelinde en yaygın kronik hastalıklardan biri olarak tanımlanan diş çürüğü yetişkinlerin çoğunu, okul çağındaki çocukların % 60-90’ını etkilemeye devam etmektedir. Global olarak, ağız sağlığının korunması ve tedavisine yönelik olarak yürütülen geleneksel tedavi modeli, artan talebin ışığı altında, maliyet, zaman, kar-zarar oranı, uzun vadeli klinik başarı ve çürük riskini iyileştirebilme etkinliği açılarından uzun yıllardır araştırılmış bir konudur. Diş hekimleri tarafından yönetilmesi gereken diş çürüğü hastalığının tedavisi kapsamında pulpa canlılığının ve dişin fonksiyonunun korunması birincil hedef olarak benimsenmelidir. Bu bağlamda özellikle COVID-19 pandemisi süreciyle birlikte günümüz ve yakın gelecekte diş pulpasının canlılığını riske atan geleneksel yaklaşımından uzaklaşılarak, pulpa vitalitesini maksimum düzeyde korumayı hedefleyen “çürük yönetimi stratejileri” kavramı vurgulanmış; “biyolojik odaklı minimal girişimsel çürük yönetimi stratejileri” ile klinik sürecin yönetimi önerilmiştir.
PENGARUH KUALITAS PELAYANAN, CITRA MEREK, DAN LOKASI TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN MENGINAP DI HOTEL MERCURE JAKARTA GATOT SUBROTO
Authors: Praptiningrum Dyah Ajeng , Talumantak Ricky
Published: September 2022

This study aims to analyze and determine the effect of service quality, brand image, and location on the decision to stay at the Mercure Jakarta Gatot Subroto Hotel. The population in this study is the consumer of the Mercure Jakarta Hotel Gatot Subroto who has stayed at least 1 time. The data used in this study is primary data. The sample in this paper is 100 respondents at the Mercure Hotel Jakarta Gatot Subroto using accidental sampling technique. The research method used is quantitative and uses multiple linear regression analysis approach. The results of this study state that partially the Service Quality and Brand Image variables have no significant effect on the Decision to Stay at the Mercure Jakarta Gatot Subroto Hotel, while the Location Variable has a significant effect on the Decision to Stay at the Mercure Jakarta Gatot Subroto Hotel. And simultaneously the variables of Service Quality, Brand Image and Location have a significant effect on the dependent variable, namely the decision to stay.
Effectiveness of Multimedia and Text-Based Reading Approaches to Grade 10 Students’ Reading Comprehension Skills
Authors: Vidal Malyn Pahuyo
Published: September 2022

Reading Comprehension skill is essential for learners to achieve a certain standard level. It is multifaceted that it connects to all other skills like writing, listening, and speaking. Thus, the interconnectedness of reading and comprehension encapsulates the students’ overall reading abilities. The core of this study was to find out whether multimedia and text-based reading approaches are effective in improving Grade 10 students’ reading comprehension skills. The participants were 132 Grade 10 students in a public school in Misamis Oriental. Sixty-six (66) students were exposed to multimedia reading (experimental group) and sixty-six (66) students to text-based reading (control group). The study yielded the following findings: (1) Reading comprehension skills of both groups increased gradually in all reading comprehension components as revealed in the post-test data reflected in the overall mean; (2) there is a significant difference in all reading comprehension components Identifying vocabulary, Sequencing events, Identifying main idea and key details, and Making inferences; in the overall skills of both groups with the post-test having higher means; (3) both groups revealed a significant difference in the overall result increment. This study further claims that multimedia and text-based reading approaches contribute to the enhancement of the participants’ reading comprehension skills. For the suggestion, having a variety of techniques to teach reading will be quite beneficial to improve students’ reading comprehension skills, especially in this time of pandemic where alternative delivery modalities had been implemented.
CHAPTER 1.8. SCIENTIFIC APPROACHES TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS IN THE CONDITIONS OF WAR
Authors: Vasylets Nelia
Published: September 2022

A modern view of the peculiarities of the development of small business under the influence of military operations is substantiated, which made it possible to systematize the basic criteria for the functioning of small and medium-sized businesses, to outline the processes of its adaptation to the conditions of doing business during the state of war. The importance of «reanimation» of the development of business entities in the national economy is noted. Based on the analysis of existing separation criteria, it has been proven that in the modern conditions of economic activity, it is advisable to distinguish business entities not only by size, but also by spheres of activity, which will make it possible to effectively use measures to stimulate the development of small businesses. Based on this approach, the conclusion about the importance of balanced approaches to regulating the activities of small business entities, taking into account the needs of the market, is substantiated.
CHAPTER 1.13. LABOR MARKET OF UKRAINE IN NEW SOCIO-ECONOMIC REALITIES: PROBLEMS OF PUBLIC POLICY TRANSFORMATION
Authors: Marshavin Yurii , Kytsak Taras , Marshavin Oleg
Published: September 2022

Causes and factors of the national labor market long-term turbulent and crisis state, content of theoretical and conceptual foundations of state employment policy and means of its modernization have been analyzed. The author’s vision of of the national labor market public management policy transformation with the aim of increasing its role in social and economic recovery of Ukraine in war and post-war periods has been formulated. It has been proven that the Government, local self-government bodies, and the public of Ukraine consider the problem of employment too simplistically - mainly in the context of the dynamics of unemployment, the ratio between the registered number of unemployed and vacant jobs, and the costs associated with the payment of unemployment benefits. In fact, for many years the state policy on the labor market has been shifting the emphasis from identifying and solving deep causes of crisis phenomena to attempts to overcome their external manifestations. It is proposed to modernize theoretical foundations and practical methods of state employment policy implementation, strengthen its coordination with, monetary, tax and investment policy, income policy, improve private-state partnership and, first of all, social dialogue. It has been proven that during the war period it is necessary to ensure coordination of state authorities, business and labour unions actions to direct public policy in the field of employment in order to increase motivation of employees and entrepreneurs to work honestly in the legal sector of the economy and promote development of industrial democracy and social justice. Developed proposals can be used by state authorities and local self-government bodies, employers’ organizations and labour unions, civil society institutions in the war and post-war periods. The following research methods have been applied: system analysis, scientific generalization and comparison, content analysis, induction and deduction, economic and statistical analysis.
CHAPTER 4.1. PSYCHOLOGICAL AND PEDAGOGICAL SUPPORT OF DISTANCE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS
Authors: Nikolaesku Inna , Mykhalchuk Olena , Nikitska Yuliia
Published: September 2022

In the chapter it is analyzed that in the conditions of military operations, the educational space of Ukraine underwent significant and negative changes. It was established that the implementation of positive foreign experience in the use of distance learning will significantly improve the effectiveness of the organization of the distance educational process of children with special educational needs. The article identifies the main goals and objectives of psychological and pedagogical support of children with special educational needs during distance learning. It is investigated that special meaning in the organization of distance learning is played by knowledge and observance of norms of network etiquette, which significantly affects the formation of psychologically comfortable educational environment. The difficulties to which teachers should be ready in the process of accompanying children with special educational needs during distance learning are outlined. The principles are characterized and the structure of correctional support of children with special educational needs is analyzed. It is determined that the structure of psychological and pedagogical support of the distance educational process of children with special educational needs should include the implementation of health technologies. The main groups of health technologies used in the educational process are analyzed. A number of methodological recommendations are proposed to preserve and strengthen the health of children with special educational needs during the organization of the educational process.
GAMBARAN, PENGARUH, DAN KEDUDUKAN DEMOKRASI INDONESIA DI ERA MODERN DALAM SUDUT PANDANG MASYARAKAT
Authors: Hutabarat Dany Try Hutama , Rambe Nurhaliza , Ayu Erra , Andrian Pandu , Ersa Fikri , Arya Dicky , Sujati Cecep , Bintang Muhammad , Arya Ilham , Amri Juheri , Opri Gilang , Pratama Nanda , Irawan Iqbal
Published: September 2022

The current study of democracy has been discussed in various book and journal studies. Not only that, democracy is also a topic of ideas that are always interesting to explore. The study of the picture, influence, and position of Indonesian democracy in the modern era from the public's point of view is no less important to be discussed. The study of looking for a figure of Indonesian democracy has never been completed. Democracy is not new but has gone through a long process, even considered as a form of government. Because of the large role of democracy in the structure of the state, education about Indonesian democracy is made. Democracy can also be seen as a phenomenon of power in a state institution in the political field where the greatest power is in the hands of the people. So, from the people's point of view, the position and influence of Indonesian democracy is one thing we know that democracy has a very important position and influence in the life of the nation and state.
ADDITIONAL RECORDS AND PHYLOGENETIC RELATIONSHIPS OF Fejervarya moodiei (Taylor, 1920) (ANURA: DICROGLOSSIDAE) FROM VIETNAM
Authors: Chung Hoang Van , Cuong Pham The , Truong Nguyen Quang
Published: September 2022

Kurniwan et al. (2010) specified the distribution of F. cancrivora to the south of the Isthmus of Kra and a large area in the North of the Isthmus of Kra, including Vietnam, is the distribution range of F. moodiei, but the samples analyzed in that study did not include samples collected from Vietnam. Based on the results of morphological and genetic analyses on two mitochondrial gene fragments (16S and Cytb) of populations of Fejervarya moodiei and F. cacrivora, this study confirmed that the Northern Crab-eating Frog F. moodiei distributed in Vietnam. In addition, we recorded the distribution of this species in the mangrove areas of the Thai Binh and Thua Thien Hue provinces as well as Hai Phong city. Although the Fejervarya moodiei populations are widely distributed from the Philippines to Bangladesh, the genetic differences in the 16S and Cytb genes are insignificant (from 0.2 to 1.5% on 16S gene). Morphological data of specimens of F. moodiei from Vietnam and China are also provided.
THE ADVERTISEMENT CALL OF THE INDOCHINESE BROWN BULLFROG, Kaloula indochinensis CHAN, BLACKBURN, MURPHY, STUART, EMMETT, HO, AND BROWN, 2013 (ANURA: MICROHYLIDAE) FROM GIA LAI PROVINCE, VIETNAM
Authors: Luan Nguyen Thanh , Dung Tran Thi Tuyet , Tapley Benjamin
Published: September 2022

Call descriptions may facilitate studies on behavioural ecology and support taxonomists in their efforts to delimit species. The Indochinese Brown Bullfrog (Kaloula indochinensis) was described in 2013 and occurs in evergreen forest in Indochina. Whilst the tadpole of the species was recently described, little else is known about the biology and ecology of the species including the call characters. In this paper, we describe the male advertisement calls of the Indochinese Brown Bullfrog, Kaloula indochinensis from evergreen forest in Gia Lai province, in the Central Highlands of Vietnam for the first time. This species has a slow and low-pitched call that is similar to the sounds of a trumpet to the human ear. The call description of Kaloula indochinensis is based on recordings from two males. This species has a single call type consisting of a single note per call with a dominant frequency of 0.34 – 0.43 kHz (calls recorded at an air temperature of 20.5°C. The call duration ranged from 194 – 250 milliseconds and the average intercall interval ranged from 481 – 1627 milliseconds. The male advertisement calls of Kaloula indochinensis is compared with the male advertisement calls for the six congeneric species with published male advertisement call descriptions.
THE FIRST RECORDS OF Limnonectes kohchangae (SMITH, 1922) AND Sylvirana mortenseni (BOULENGER, 1903) FROM PHU QUOC ISLAND, SOUTHERN VIETNAM
Authors: Luan Nguyen Thanh , Ngon Lam Quang , Manh Le Van , Ha Hoang Van , McCormack Timothy E. M. , Tapley Benjamin
Published: September 2022

We provide the first detailed records of Limnonectes kohchangae (Smith, 1922) and Sylvirana mortenseni (Boulenger, 1903) for Phu Quoc island, Phu Quoc National Park, Kien Giang province, Southern Vietnam. These records are supported by morphology and molecular data. Sylvirana mortenseni was associated with large streams between 23 – 102 m asl. This species has an adult snout–vent length of 46.0 – 80.9 mm in 3 adult males and 47.7 – 69.2 mm in 3 adult females. Males have large humeral glands and well developed nuptial pads; a lack of oblique, triangular or teardrop-shaped marking posterior to the tympanum; a dark stripe beneath the dorsolateral fold which lacks a strong demarcation between the dark upper surfaces of the flank and the lighter lower surface; and distinct dark marbling on the posterior surfaces of the thighs. Limnonectes kohchangae was associated with stream headwaters and small streams between 34–201 m asl. Individuals from Phu Quoc Island had an adult snout – vent length ranging from 34.3 – 41.8 mm in 9 males and 33.3 – 38.2 mm in 2 females. Dorsum with distinctly elongated tubercles and arranged in rows; a bicoloured tympanum with heavily pigmented upper half; dark spots present on flanks; and a broad band on shank with maximum shank band width > 50% horizontal diameter of eye. This report increases the number of amphibians known to occur on Phu Quoc Island from 14 to 16 species.
NEW RECORD OF Cyrtodactylus cattienensis Geissler, Nazarov, Orlov, Bohme, Phung, Nguyen & Ziegler, 2009 (Squamata: Sauria: Gekkonidae) IN NUI ONG NATURE RESERVE, BINH THUAN PROVINCE, VIETNAM
Authors: Thao Hoang Ngoc , Tay Tran Thanh , Quy Le Thi , Lam Le Thi Hong , Quang Hoang Xuan
Published: September 2022

Cyrtodactylus cattienensis was discovered in Dong Nai and Ba Ria - Vung Tau provinces by Geissler et al. (2009). Some other locations of this species were also discovered in later studies. We provide a new record for this species from Binh Thuan province based on three specimens collected in Nui Ong Nature Reserve. Data on the morphological of the collected specimens are also provided. Specimens include combination characters: tubercles present on the head, body, limbs and tails; 28 - 47 interorbital scale rows; 19 tubercules rows belonging at midbody; 35 - 38 ventral scales smooth, medial scales three times larger than the dorsal granules, lateral folds absent; males with 6 - 7 precloacal pores in angular continuous series, males and female with 17 -18 (including precloacal pores scales) enlarged scales in the precloacal region, 5 - 7 enlarged femoral scales on each side, femoral pores absent; subcaudal scales are small, not transversely enlarged; there are 15 - 16 lamellas under the fourth finger and 17 - 20 lamellas under the fourth toe. Results of the research also show that the distribution characteristic of Cyrtodactylus cattienensis is larger than most species of the Cyrtodactylus genus, which species nearly discovered in Vietnam. The new record also extends the distribution of this species about 60 km (from Cat Tien National Park to Nui Ong Nature Reserve).
Protection of Children from Recruitment and Use in Armed Conflict: Role of International Legal Framework
Authors: Rasakandan Siwnan , Tehrani Pardis Moslemzadeh
Published: September 2022

One of the most worrying developments in recent times is the act of recruitment and use of children in armed conflicts. This article examines the law relating to this phenomenon. The relevant law is found in five different treaties: Additional Protocol I; Additional Protocol II; Convention on the Rights of Child (CRC), Optional Protocol to CRC (OPAC); and the Rome Statute. Analysis shows that Additional Protocols I and II, CRC and the Rome Statute protect children, fundamentally by prohibiting the recruitment and use of under 15 children in hostilities, meanwhile the OPAC has raised the recruitment age to 18 years for armed groups. Law also allows the recruitment of children between the ages of 15 to 18, if preference is given to the oldest. It can be reasoned that the under 15 age level allows for a balance between military necessity and humanity whereas the under 18 moves towards humanity. The under 15 age limit is also favorable to armed groups in wars for self-determination while the recruitment of under 18s is preferable from humanitarian perspective. Classifying recruitment as compulsory, voluntary, conscription and enlistment appears irrelevant in the face of new wars. Distinction between direct part and indirect part or active participation is also seen as irrelevant. Law is substantially well structured with potential to inhibit recruitment of children while providing for evolving interpretation. The lack of enforceability is the main concern that needs to be researched and energized.