bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Mengidentifikasi Karakteristik Sikap Toleransi Terhadap Siswa Kelas X di SMAN 7 Batang Hari
Authors: Putri Asti Amelia , Pisnaji Muhammad Akbar , Ramadhani Hikmah
Published: July 2022

Tujuan Penelitian: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui seberapa besar tingkat toleransi antar siswa kelas X di SMA N 7 Batang Hari.

Metodologi: Jenis dari penelitian ini adalah deskriptif statistik, yaitu pengambilan data menggunakan angket yang berisi pertanyaan yang bervariasi. Adapun sampel yang peneliti gunakan yaitu siswa kelas X sebanyak 104 siswa. Teknik yang digunakan dalam pengambilan data yaitu berupa penyebaran angket kepada siswa kelas X. Angket Tersebut terdiri dari 39 pernyataan, dimana ada pernyataan negatif dan ada pula pernyataan positif.

Temuan utama: Adapun data yang diperoleh dari hasil penelitian yaitu siswa kelas X di SMA N 7 Batang Hari memiliki karakter sikap toleransi yang sangat baik. Dengan begitu, dapat dikatakan bahwa pendidikan karakter mengenai sikap toleransi sudah berhasil ditanamkan di sekolah SMA N 7 Batang Hari. Dimana pendidikan sikap toleransi sangat penting ditanamkan kepada siswa, untuk membentuk karakter siswa menjadi lebih baik dan lebih menghormati terhadap perbedaan yang ada.

Keterbaruan penelitian: Keterbaharuan pada penelitian dengan  mendukung pemerintah dalam menggerakan pendidikan karakter maka diperlukan pengidentifikasian karakter siswa salah satunya karakter toleransi.
Bacterial Swimming
Authors: Taylor Nicholas
Published: July 2022

Bacterial motility is powered by the rotation of its filaments, or flagella. Each flagellar motor is made up of a long filament, connected to a basal body embedded in the bacterial cell envelope. Over the past fifty years, advances in electron microscopy and X-ray crystallography, together with genetic and biophysical studies, have allowed the piecing together of the motor’s organization.
Imperial Rivalries
Authors: Khodarkovsky Michael
Published: July 2022

Henry Rawlinson’s translation of the Behistun Inscription is part of a larger story of empire and imperial rivalries. The fascinating life of the double-agent Jan Witkiewicz adds an intriguing footnote.
Determination of Stress Concentration Effects Using Micro-Digital Image Correlation Techniques in PMMA Specimens
Authors: Stochioiu Constantin , Marinescu Victor-Marian , Tudose Daniela Ioana , Hadar Anton
Published: July 2022

The present paper analyses the possibility of using the digital image correlation technique to study the mechanical behavior of small scale components. A microscope is supplemented to the equipment for magnification, together with a miniature tensile testing machine. Several samples with already studied stress concentrators were analyzed. For comparison purposes, a finite element model of the geometry, with appropriate loading conditions, is created and the strain field is compared, in orderv to be validated to the experimental one. Results show that an accurate reading can be made by using this technique. Furthermore, crack initiation and its propagation path can be determined, by the appearance of high strains in the region.
Overview on the Key Figures with Impact on the Circular Economy Through the Life Cycle of Plastics
Authors: Vlad Ionela Mituko , Toma Elena
Published: July 2022

Intended to draw a frame of the impact of plastics usage and the role of the circular economy, this paper relied on specific literature, data from different studies, case studies, reports and databases existing on the research area. Being produced at low costs and used in a wide range of fields, plastics has been confirmed as one of the most impactful inventions for human. Recently, during the pandemic years, plastics has gotten multiple usages, such as keeping a hygienic sanitary environment facing the critical situations, with a highly increased role in the fight against the SARS-COVID-19 crisis. It is also well known that plastics presents risks arising from its production flow, linked to a huge degree of massive pollution with high impact on the environment. Plastic waste exposed to the environment generated problems and it is of huge concern for all forms of life. As plastics products are present all around the world, there is an increasing statement to one-use plastics in the environment. Thus, it is urge to take actions for managing this situation as appropriate, to protect the environment and reduce the consumption of plastics, which can be achieved by developing and sustain the circular economy, as a new research field to explore. Through this paper we intended to emphasize the importance that, both theoretical contribution and practical measures, have on the production, the use and recycling of plastics and on the circular economy.
تأثير تمرينات خاصة لتطوير السرعة الحركية للذراع المسلحة في سلاح سيف المبارزة على الكراسي للشباب دون 20 سنة
Authors: فؤاد علي , مهدي عبد الهادي حميد
Published: July 2022

هدفت الدراسة الى وضـع تمرينات خاصة لتطوير السرعة الحركية للذراع المسلحة في سلاح سيف المبارزة على الكراسي للشباب، فضلاً عن التعرف على تأثيرها في عينة البحث. واستخدم الباحثان المنهاج التدريبي بتصميم المجموعة الواحدة ذو الاختبار القبلي والبعدي، اختيرت العينة بطريقة عشوائية وهم اللاعبين المصنفين وفقا لآخر تصنيف للاتحاد المركزي للشباب بسلاح سيف المبارزة على الكراسي دون 20 سنه البالغ عددهم (7) لاعبين، خضعت الوحدات التدريبية للإشراف المباشر من قبل الباحثين وبمساعدة مدرب الفريق، اذ تضمن المنهاج التدريبي (8 اسابيع) اثناء مرحلة الاعداد الخاص، وبواقع (3) وحدات في الاسبوع. وبلغت مجموع الوحدات التدريبية الكلي (24) وحدة تدريبية وتم استخدام طريقة التدريب الفتري المنخفض الشدة والفتري المرتفع الشدة، وكانت والشدة المستخدمة لإداء التمرينات بين (65-90%) من اقصى مقدرة للاعب، وبلغ زمن التدريبات المقترحة من الوحدة التدريبية الواحدة بين (20-30) دقيقة واستخدم الباحثان جزء من القسم الرئيس من الوحدة التدريبية والخاص بالجانب المهاري. وتم استخدام البرنامج الاحصائي (SPSS) لمعالجة البيانات احصائياً، واستنتج الباحثان تحقيق عينة البحث تطوراً في السرعة الحركية للذراع المسلحة، ويوصي الباحثان تعميم التمرينات المقترحة على الاندية الرياضية جميعها لغرض الافادة منه في اعداد اللاعبين الشباب والشابات في رياضة المبارزة على الكراسي.
العلاقات الارتباطية البينية لبعض القدرات الحس حركية ببعض المهارات الأساسية لدى حراس مرمى منتخب جامعة بغداد بكرة القدم
Authors: فرحان ايهاب محمد
Published: July 2022

هدف البحث الى التعرف على العلاقة بين بعض القدرات الحس حركية وبعض المهارات الأساسية لدى حراس المرمى بكرة القدم، وقد استخدم الباحث منهج البحث الوصفي بأسلوب العلاقات الارتباطية، و تم اختيار العينة من حراس مرمى منتخب جامعة بغداد بكرة القدم للسنة الدراسية (2022-2021)، وقام الباحث بإجراء التجانس لهم من ناحية العمر والطول والوزن والعمر التدريبي، و تحديد اهم القدرات الحس الحركية والمهارات الأساسية من خلال استمارة تم توزيعها على الخبراء المختصين، واستخدم قانون معامل الارتباط لإيجاد العلاقة بين القدرات الحس الحركية و المهارات الأساسية، وخرج الباحث بعدة استنتاجات منها عدم وجود ارتباط قوي بين بعض القدرات الحس الحركية مع بعض المهارات الاساسية لأفراد عينة البحث  باستثناء وجود علاقة ارتباط قوية بين القدرة الحس حركية (الادراك الحس حركي بالمسافة الجانبية – جهة اليمين) مع مهارة مسك الكرات الأرضية المتدحرجة وهذا يدل على ان هناك ضعفاً في بعض القدرات الحس الحركية والتي تعني انه يجب ان يكون اهتمام خاص في تطوير هذه القدرات التي تعد احد اساسيات النجاح في اعداد وتكوين حراس مرمى ذو مستوى عال، كما خرج الباحث بجملة من التوصيات الهادفة منها على المدربين استخدام التمارين وادوات تدريبية و التي تساعد على تطوير القدرات الحس حركية اثناء تدريب حراس المرمى بكرة القدم و كذلك  اجراء اختبارات دورية للقدرات الحس حركية لتقيم مستوى حراس المرمى والتي من شأنها مساعدة المدربين على وضع مناهجهم التدريبية بأسلوب علمي و موضوعي دقيق وفق المراحل التدريبية المختلفة.
دراسة تحليلية لبعض المتغيرات الكينماتيكية المؤثرة في مرحلة الدوران لسباحة 200 م حرة لدى سباحي المدرسة التخصصية
Authors: ثامر احمد , حمدان هشام
Published: July 2022

هدفت الدراسة الى التعرف على بعض المتغيرات الكينماتيكية المؤثرة في مرحلة الدوران لسباحة 200 م حرة لدى سباحي المدرسة التخصصية بالسباحة، ولقد اختيرت عينة البحث بطريقة عمدية وتالفة من (3) سباحين، وبعد اجراء التحليل الحركي باستخدام برنامج التحليل الحركي (Kinovea) تم استخراج المتغيرات الكينماتيكية لكل سباح ومن ثم تمت مقارنة قيم البيانات المستخرجة، وتوصل الباحثان الى وجود اختلافات واضحة وكبيرة في قيم هذه المتغيرات ما بين السباحين انفسهم وكذلك ما بين كل مسافة (50 متر) من مسافات السباق الكلي (200م) ولكل سباح مما ادى  الى وجود تباين كبير في الانجاز (الزمن النهائي) مما يستوجب اجراءات اصلاحية في الاداء الفني وتطوير في الصفات البدنية لسباحي المدرسة التخصصية في فعالية 200 متر حرة لغرض تقليل الفارق في الزمن النهائي (تحسين الانجاز).
Machine Learning for Personal Credit Evaluation: A Systematic Review
Authors: Jorge Cano Chuqui , Antonio Ogosi Auqui José , Hugo Guadalupe Mori Victor , Hugo Obando Pacheco David
Published: July 2022

The importance of information in today's world as it is a key asset for business growth and innovation. The problem that arises is the lack of understanding of knowledge quality properties, which leads to the development of inefficient knowledge-intensive systems. But knowledge cannot be shared effectively without effective knowledge-intensive systems. Given this situation, the authors must analyze the benefits and believe that machine learning can benefit knowledge management and that machine learning algorithms can further improve knowledge-intensive systems. It also shows that machine learning is very helpful from a practical point of view. Machine learning not only improves knowledge-intensive systems but has powerful theoretical and practical implementations that can open up new areas of research. The objective set out is the comprehensive and systematic literature review of research published between 2018 and 2022, these studies were extracted from several critically important academic sources, with a total of 73 short articles selected. The findings also open up possible research areas for machine learning in knowledge management to generate a competitive advantage in financial institutions.
Spatial and Non-Spatial Panel Data Estimators: Simulation Study and Application to Personal Income in U.S. States
Authors: Youssef Ahmed H. , Abonazel Mohamed R. , Shalaby Ohood A.
Published: July 2022

The spatial analysis aims to understand and explore the nature of entanglements and interactions between spatial units’ locations. The analysis of models involving spatial dependence has received great attention in recent decades. Because ignoring the presence of spatial dependence in the data is very likely to lead to biased or inefficient estimates if we use traditional estimation methods. Therefore, this paper is an attempt to assess the risks involved in ignoring the spatial dependence that characterizes the panel data by using a Monte Carlo simulation (MCS) study for two of the most common spatial panel data (SPD) models; Spatial lag model (SLM) and spatial error model (SEM), by comparing the performance of two estimators; i.e., spatial maximum likelihood estimator (MLE) and non-spatial ordinary least squares (OLS) within-group estimator, across two levels of analysis; Parameter-level in terms of bias and root mean square error (RMSE), and model-level in terms of goodness of fit criteria under different scenarios of spatial units N, time-periods T, and spatial dependence parameters, by using two different structures of spatial weights matrix; inverse distance, and inverse exponential distance. The results show that the non-spatial bias and RMSE of β ̂ are functions of the degree of spatial dependence in the data for both models, i.e., SLM and SEM. If the spatial dependence is small, then the choice of the non-spatial estimator may not lead to serious consequences in terms of bias and RMSE of β ̂. On the contrary, the choice of the non-spatial estimator always leads to has disastrous consequences if the spatial dependence is large. On the other hand, we provide a general framework that shows how to define the appropriate model from among several candidate models through application to a dataset of per capita personal income (PCPI) in U.S. states during the period from 2009 to 2019, concerning three main aspects: educational attainment, economy size, and labour force type. The results confirm that PCPI is spatially dependent lagged correlated.
Effect of intensity and frequency of leaf harvesting on growth, nodulation, and yield of selected cowpea varieties
Authors: Kudum Ayor Elizabeth , Chemining'wa George N , Kinama Josiah M , Manasseh Mac Deng
Published: July 2022

Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp) is a leguminous crop widely cultivated across the world and is considered more useful than other vegetables particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa. The objective of this study was to determine the effect of intensity and interval of leaf harvesting on growth, nodulation, and yield of cowpea varieties M66, Lubia and Areng in South Sudan. The experiment was set up at Awerial and Bor sites in South Sudan in a randomized complete block design (RCBD) in a 4×3×3 factorial arrangement. The factors evaluated were cowpea variety at three levels (M66, Lubia and Areng), intensity at four levels (0%, 20%, 40% and 60%) and interval of leaf harvesting at three levels (2, 3 and 4 weeks). Cowpea variety Areng had the best performance among the three varieties evaluated. Areng took 52 days to flower and 108.7 days to attain maturity followed by Lubia and M66 which took the shortest time to flower and reach maturity. In contrast, the highest number of nodules of 124 at vegetative and 136 at flowering stage was observed on variety M66 followed by Areng while the lowest number of nodules was observed on variety Lubia. Effects due to environment, variety, interval, and intensity were significant (p≤0.001) for days to flowering, maturity, number of nodules at flowering, weight of pod, grain weight, shoot fresh weight and shoot dry weight at flowering stages. Harvesting intensity and interval has significant effect on yield and yield components of cowpea varieties and therefore, cowpea variety Areng is suitable for seed weight and foliage harvesting because irrespective of intensity of leaf harvesting, the dry matter was not reduced to a level that can affect production. Moreover, the variety M66 was the best in grain weight across and within sites.
Genetic diversity and selection signatures within the major histocompatibility complex of local chicken ecotypes in Kenya
Authors: Njau Wanjahi , Bett Rawlynce , Amimo Joshua , Cheruiyot Evans , Ngeno Kiplangat
Published: July 2022

Diseases remain a major challenge in chicken population leading to reduced performance and economic losses. Whenever possible, chicken population should be reared under production systems with minimum predisposing factors to diseases and other shortcomings during their productive lifetime. Selection for resistance is an attractive option when responding to the diseases challenge. The chicken major histocompatibility complex (MHC) is a highly polymorphic region associated with immune response and disease resistance. The aim of this study was to investigate genetic diversity and as well as identify signatures of selection within the MHC, which help local chicken ecotypes to withstand disease and environmental challenges. A total of eight local chicken ecotype populations from different ecological zones in Kenya and two commercial layers (CL) chicken populations were assessed using single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs). Principal component analysis (PCA) showed that the two populations, local chicken ecotypes and commercial chickens were distinct. Expected heterozygosity ranged from 0.21 to 0.28 in local chicken ecotypes and was 0.26 in commercial layers. As expected, inbreeding was much higher in commercial chicken layers at 0.51 - 0.64 than indigenous chickens at 0.04 - 0.27. Selection signature analysis using fixation index (FST) detected two major regions of divergence in commercial and indigenous chickens, within the MHC region mapping to seven genes: KIFC1, ZNF 692, TRIM 7, TRIM 7.2, TRIM 39.2, BLEC 3 and YLEC 1, in local chicken ecotypes which are associated with immune response and disease resistance. This result shows that local chicken ecotypes possess significant genetic diversity within the MHC region, which can be exploited to improve the chicken breeds for disease resistance. However, a comprehensive study using a larger sample size is needed to provide more insight on the viability of the MHC region.
Tėvų žinios ir požiūris į onkologine liga sergančių mergaičių vaisingumo išsaugojimą
Authors: Zobielaitė Vitalija , Bumbulienė Žana , Rascon Jelena , Vaitkevičienė Goda Elizabeta
Published: July 2022

Tyrimo tikslas. Įvertinti tėvų žinių lygį ir požiūrį į mergaičių vaisingumo išsaugojimą. Tyrimo metodai. Vilniaus universiteto ligoninės Santaros klinikose buvo apklausti tėvai: 22 onkologine liga sergančių mergaičių ir 51 sveikų, ginekologiniame kabinete apsilankiusių mergaičių. Tėvai užpildė anketas apie mergaičių vaisingumo išsaugojimą. Statistinė analizė atlikta naudojantis SPSS programa. Rezultatai. Palyginus su sveikų mergaičių tėvais, vėžiu sergančių mergaičių tėvai dažniau teisingai įvardijo penkerių metų išgyvenamumo tikimybę (90,9 proc., palyginus su 37,3 proc., p < 0,001) ir geriau įvertino radioterapijos poveikį vaisingumui (72,7 proc., palyginus su 43,1 proc., p = 0,024). Vertinant bendrą žinių lygį, sergančių mergaičių tėvų surinktų balų mediana buvo 4 iš 13 (1–11), o sveikų mergaičių tėvų – 3 iš 13 (0–10), p = 0,046. Tik 23,8 proc. sergančių mergaičių tėvų rinktųsi vaisingumo išsaugojimo metodus prieš vėžio gydymą, palyginus su sveikų mergaičių tėvais (52 proc., p = 0,037). Išvados. Žinios apie mergaičių vaisingumo išsaugojimą yra nepakankamos. Nepakankama informacijos sklaida gali turėti įtakos tėvų požiūriui į vaisingumo išsaugojimo metodus.
Gestacinės trombocitopenijos įtaka gimdymo eigai ir naujagimiui
Authors: Teleišytė Eligija , Alkevičiūtė-Zenkevičienė Nida , Semėnaitė Miglė
Published: July 2022

Tyrimo tikslas. Palyginti gimdymo eigą bei naujagimių rodiklius tarp moterų, kurioms nėštumo laikotarpiu nustatyta gestacinė trombocitopenija, ir kontrolinės grupės. Tyrimo metodai. Atliktas retrospektyvusis tyrimas ir analizuoti 2010–2020 m. Lietuvos sveikatos mokslų universiteto ligoninės Kauno klinikų (toliau – Kauno klinikų) Akušerijos ir ginekologijos klinikos gimdyvių duomenys. Lyginti duomenys tarp dviejų grupių: tiriamosios (181 pacientė) ir kontrolinės (221 pacientė). Rezultatai. Gimdymo būdas tarp tiriamųjų grupių nesiskyrė (p = 0,894). Regioninė anestezija buvo dažnesnė kontrolinėje grupėje (p = 0,002). Tiriamojoje grupėje kraujo transfuzija atlikta statistiškai reikšmingai dažniau nei kontrolinėje (p = 0,02). Nerasta statistiškai reikšmingų skirtumų tarp abiejų grupių naujagimių lyties, svorio, ūgio bei Apgar balų. Išvados. Gimdymo būdas bei naujagimių rodikliai nesiskyrė tarp tiriamosios ir kontrolinės grupės. Regioninė anestezija rečiau atliekama moterims, kurioms nustatyta gestacinė trombocitopenija. Kraujavimo po gimdymo dažnis nesiskyrė, tačiau kraujo perpylimas dažniau atliktas moterims, kurioms nustatyta gestacinė trombocitopenija.
Dermatozė ir nėštumas. Klinikinis atvejis
Authors: Bilotaitė Laura , Paliulytė Virginija
Published: July 2022

Ribojamoji dermatopatija (RD) yra reta, sunki, mirtina genodermatozė, kai odos įtempimas sukelia vaisiaus akineziją arba hipokinezijos deformacijos seką. Tikroji RD priežastis nežinoma. Tik daugelio autorių duomenimis, manoma, kad sukelia ZMPSTE24 arba LMNA genų mutacijas ir jos turi didelės įtakos šios ligos išsivystymui. Šiame straipsnyje aprašomas ribojamosios dermotopatijos klinikinis atvejis ir literatūros apžvalga
Pengaruh penambahan ekstrak bunga telang (Clitoria Ternatea L) pada sari buah belimbing wuluh (Averrhoa Bilimbi) sebagai minuman fungsional antihipertensi
Authors: Hariadi Hari , Rahmawati Laila , Sagita Diang , Ulfah Triana , Widiawati Widiawati , Intani Tita Wanyu
Published: July 2022

Aktivitas antihipertensi adalah zat fitokimia yang menghasilkan kemampuan untuk mengurangi stres oksidatif, menghambat aktifitas angiotensin converting enzim, meningkatkan relaksasi endotel pembuluh darah. Penelitian ini bertujuan  untuk menganalisis kandungan flavonoid dan saponin pada pembuatan minuman fungsional, kesukaan yang meliputi warna, aroma, dan tekstur. Penetian ini menggunaka Rancangan Acak Kelompok dengan 3 perlakuan yaitu penambahn ekstrak telang sebanyak 0,25 gram, 0,50 gram dan 0,75  dan 3 pengulangan. Hasil penelitian penambahan ekstrak bunga telang pada bunga telang menunjukan hasil bahwa penamban 0,750 mg ekstrak bunga telang paling banyak disukai oleh panelis. Minuman fungsional dengan penambahan 0,75mg memiliki kandungan saponin sebanyak 81,8ppm dan kandungan flavonoid sebesar 31,8 mg.  tertingg yaitu sebanyak Kandungan gizi dalam minuman fungsional ekstrak bunga telang yaitu total kkal yang terkandung sebanyak 45,1 kkal, protein sebanyak 0,1 gram, lemak 0,1 gram, dan karbohidrat sebanyak 11,4 gram.
Optimal Terms of Surgical Treatment of Adhesive Capsulitis (Retrospective Study)
Authors: Strafun S.S. , Strafun O.S. , Bohdan S.V. , Yuriichuk L.M.
Published: July 2022

Summary. Relevance. Surgical treatment of adhesive capsulitis is infrequent, as the doctor is convinced that this pathology has a staged course and the 'thawing stage' is inevitable in 12-24 months. Unfortunately, this is not always the case.

Objective: to determine the optimal timing for surgical treatment of adhesive capsulitis.

Materials and Methods. From 2015 to 2019, we performed 175 arthroscopic surgeries in patients with adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder joint, of which 59 (33.7%) patients were diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. The age of patients ranged from 40 to 70 years. The average age was 55.9±17.2 years. All patients were divided into 2 groups (group 1 – adhesive capsulitis and a history of diabetes, group 2 – adhesive capsulitis). In our study, we retrospectively assessed the function of the shoulder joint on the Constant Shoulder Score and VAS scales before surgery and 12 months after surgery.

Results. The surgery performed within 100 days in patients with adhesive capsulitis and diabetes mellitus (group 1) when evaluated on the Constant Shoulder Score demonstrates worse results than the surgery performed at a later date (r=0.6; p<0.05); similar results were obtained on the VAS scale (r=0.62; p<0.05). The surgery performed within 100 days in patients with adhesive capsulitis (group 2) shows worse results on the Constant Shoulder Score than the surgery performed at a later date (r=0.775; p<0.05); similar results were obtained on the VAS scale (r=0.57; p<0.05). There is a tendency of less effective results of treatment on the Constant Shoulder Score and the VAS scale in patients of group 2 when performing surgery more than 350 days after the onset of the disease.

Conclusions. Despite a number of conservative methods of treatment of adhesive capsulitis, timely surgery allows to obtain good treatment results. The optimal period for surgical intervention in adhesive capsulitis ranges from 100 to 350 days from the onset of the disease.
La indexación de las revistas científicas: una garantía de calidad
Authors: Rivera-Lozada Oriana
Published: July 2022

Los esfuerzos del equipo editorial  de la Revista de Investigación han dado sus frutos con su reciente calificación favorable e incorporación al Catálogo 2.0 del Sistema Regional de Información en Línea para Revistas de América Latina, el Caribe, España y Portugal (Latindex), hecho que comprueba la calidad y el profesionalismo de nuestra publicación.
Assessment of understanding coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) among health university students in Makkah, Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study
Authors: Alorfi Nasser , Ashour Ahmed , Alhasani Reem , Alsolmi Meshayil , Baqader Saleh
Published: July 2022

Background: For over two years now, the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic detrimentally affected people worldwide, creating a research impetus since the rise of infections and deaths. While there are still many things to learn about COVID-19, it is important to consider the knowledge of medical students, as they may serve as the frontline in the future if the crisis persists.
Aim: To assess the level of knowledge on COVID-19 among health care university students of Umm Al-Qura, Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
Methods: A survey was conducted between April–July 2021 at the healthcare colleges of Umm Al-Qura University, Mecca, Saudi Arabia. A questionnaire was developed by researchers to determine students’ knowledge about COVID-19 disease, etiology, symptoms, risk factors, complication, prevention, mode of transmission, incubation period, and disease management among healthcare students of Umm Al-Qura University in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The questionnaire was designed and developed based on an extensive literature review, including recent studies about COVID-19 disease, and was modified from previously published studies.
Results: Most (91.9%) respondents had a fair knowledge of COVID-19 and were considered a moderate level. Generally, it is seen that senior students had good knowledge (30.86±6.20) compared to junior students (29.89±5.41) with (P = 0.009). With regards to the knowledge of pharmacy students about the medical questions of the COVID-19 virus, we found about half of them reported that the viral load predicts the severity of COVID-19 virus-related symptoms. Furthermore, most of the pharmacy students, 157 (67.4%), agreed that COVID-19 symptoms are worse among diabetics. Conclusion: Health university students of Umm Al-Qura in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, had a fair knowledge of COVID-19 and were considered at a moderate level. Generally, it is seen that senior students had better knowledge than junior students.
Knowledge, Perception, and Barriers to Telehealth Practice among Physical Therapy Practitioners of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia during COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Alkhathami Khalid
Published: July 2022

Objectives: Physical therapists in Riyadh have traditionally used conventional methods to diagnose and treat patients; however, the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic gave rise to the need to implement telehealth services. The aim of the study was to investigate physical therapy practitioners’ knowledge, perceptions, and barriers to telehealth and the effects of the pandemic on physical therapy telehealth practice.
Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional survey study, a self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data which included five main sections, namely demographic characteristics, knowledge about telehealth technology, perception towards telehealth practice, COVID-19 impact on telehealth, and possible barriers to telehealth practice. The respondents completed the questionnaire on their own to ensure that their privacy was not breached and that confidentiality was maintained.
Results: A total of 214 participants responded to the survey. A majority reported low or very low to questions under knowledge about telehealth practice. Many agreed or strongly agreed to the questions under perception towards telehealth practice. Similarly, a majority also agreed or strongly agreed that there was an impact of the pandemic on telehealth practice among physical therapists. Most participants were also in agreement with the questions regarding barriers to telehealth among physical therapists. Conclusion: A majority of physical therapists had little knowledge and experience with telehealth technology, though some training and administrative support are warranted to ensure that they become highly competitive in executing such a program.
PENERAPAN LAPORAN KEUANGAN BERDASARKAN “SAK EMKM” SEBAGAI SISTEM PENGEMBANGAN KINERJA KEUANGAN DI TENGAH PANDEMI COVID-19 (STUDI KASUS PADA UMKM SARI MINA AYU)
Authors: Ayu Trisnadewi Ni kadek , Purnami Luh Putu
Published: July 2022

Penerapan Penyusunan Laporan Keuangan Berdasarkan “SAK EMKM Sebagai Sistem Pengembangan Kinerja Keuangan Di Tengah Pandemi Covid-19“ (Studi Kasus Pada UMKM Sari Mina Ayu) Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui penyusunan laporan keuangan berdasarkan Standar Akuntansi Keuangan Entitas Mikro Kecil Menengah (SAK EMKM) pada UMKM Sari Mina Ayu. Subjek dari penelitian ini adalah UMKM Sari Mina Ayu sedangkan objek nya adalah penyusunan laporan keuangan berdasarkan SAK EMKM. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah jenis penelitian kualitatif. Data dikumpulkan dengan cara observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Teknik analisis data menggunakan reduksi data, display data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa (1) Pemilik UMKM Sari Mina Ayu tidak menerapkan laporan keuangan yang sesuai dengan ketentuan yang ada. Pencatatan dan penyusunan transaksi penerimaan, dan pengeluaran kas dilakukan masih sangat sederhana. (2) UMKM Sari Mina Ayu tidak menerapkan SAK EMKM karena kendala (a) Sumber Daya Manusia (SDM) dalam keuangan, (b) Ketidaktahuan keberadaan SAK EMKM. Penyusunan laporan Keuangan sesuai dengan SAK EMKM Pada UMKM Sari Mina Ayu terdiri dari Laporan Posisi Keuangan Bulan April 2021 menunjukkan total aset Rp13.800.000 serta jumlah liablitas dan ekuitas Rp13.800.000. Laporan Laba Rugi menunjukkan laba bersih sebesar Rp2.850.000 dan Catatan atas laporan keuangan (CALK).
PENGARUH TINGKAT PERSEPSI KEGUNAAN, PERSEPSI KEMUDAHAN PENGGUNAAN, TINGKAT PENGETAHUAN AKUNTANSI, DAN COMPUTER SELF EFFICACY PADA PENERIMAAN APLIKASI MYOB PADA SISWA SMK AKUNTANSI DI KOTA DENPASAR
Authors: Lestara Permana Gusi Putu , Cindya Rosiana Putu Mega
Published: July 2022

Penelitian ini dijalankan untuk mengetahui bagaimana penerimaan software akuntansi MYOB dari sudut pandang pengguna yaitu siswa/i SMK Akuntansi di Kota Denpasar. Penerimaan ini diukur dengan variabel persepsi kegunaan, persepsi kemudahan penggunaan, pengetahuan akuntansi, dan computer self efficacy. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner.  Sampel dalam penelitian ini sebanyak 85 siswa/i SMK Akuntandi di Kota Denpasar yang menggunakan software MYOB dengan metode purposive sampling.  Data dianalisis dengan menggunakan Teknik analisis regresi, statistik deskriptif, determinasi, Uji F, dan Uji t dengan bantuan software SPSS for windows. Dari hasil uji diperoleh hasil bahwa 1) Persepsi kegunaan berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap penerimaan aplikasi MYOB. 2) Persepsi kemudahan penggunaan berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap penerimaan aplikasi MYOB. 3) Pengetahuan akuntansi berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap penerimaan aplikasi MYOB. 4) Computer self efficacy berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap penerimaan aplikasi MYOB. Kontribusi dari penelitian ini adalah untuk memberikan pengetahuan digitalisasi pada proses akuntansi.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE DAN TAX AVOIDANCE DI INDONESIA (LITERATURE REVIEW)
Authors: Suryatimur Kartika Pradana , Sunaningsih Suci Nasehati
Published: July 2022

Corporate Governance dan Tax Avoidance Di Indonesia (Literature Review). Corporate governance merupakan suatu mekanisme pengawasan dan pengendalian manajemen perusahaan, menjadi alat untuk menekan tindakan tax avoidance di Indonesia. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dampak corporate governance dan tax avoidance melaui recent article. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah literature review, dengan menelaah penelitian-penelitian sebelumnya tentang hubungan antara corporate governance dan tindakan tax avoidance. Pada penelitian ini menelaah tiga dari sembilan aspek corporate governanace yaitu: komite audit, komisaris independen, dan kualitas audit. Hasil penelitian mengindikasikan mekanisme corporate governance di Indonesia belum efektif dalam menjalankan perannya sebagai pengawas dan pengendalian. Hasil dari beberapa penelitian masih belum konsisten dan memberikan hasil yang akurat, sehingga diperlukan penelitian dengan berbagai pendekatan lain untuk menemukan solusi pada masalah ini
Awareness, Perception and Behaviors Related to Electronic Cigarettes in Lebanon: A Survey Study
Authors: Berjawi Ahmad , Tamim Hani , Mohamed Fouad Mohamed Fouad , Kanj Nadim
Published: July 2022

Background: Electronic cigarettes (E-cigarettes) are gaining momentum worldwide. They are looked at as an effective way to cease smoking with reduced harm. Since Lebanon is a country with a high smoking prevalence, it is of interest then to analyze the current and expanding role of E-cigarettes among the Lebanese population.
Aim: The objective of our study was to evaluate the awareness, perception, and behaviors related to E-cigarettes in Lebanon.
Methods: A cross-sectional survey of Lebanese pedestrians chosen from random sectors of Beirut was recruited in our sample study. A self-administered questionnaire was distributed to examine their awareness, perception, and behaviors related to E-cigarettes. SPSS was used for analysis. The main outcome was to assess the awareness of E-cigarettes in the Lebanese population and evaluate their perception as an effective smoking cessation tool.
Results: Of the 364 respondents, 53% were males, 84% were aware of E-cigarettes, and 16% never-tried them. E-cigarettes helped 56% of users to cut down on tobacco smoking, and among all respondents, 60% believed that it is less harmful than tobacco cigarettes. Moreover, 30% perceived it as an effective way to quit smoking. The majority of participants (61%) who tried it were between 18 and 25 years of age, and 36% of them were nonsmokers.
Conclusion: Our study is the first in Lebanon to assess the awareness, perception, and behaviors related to E-cigarettes. The majority of our population was aware of E-cigarettes, and some perceived them as a less harmful replacement compared to tobacco smoking. Additionally, non-smokers may be attracted to E-cigarette smoking which may lead to developing a new attraction and gateway for smoking. Therefore, awareness about E-cigarette's correct use, benefits, and harms need to be highlighted among the public, particularly the young generation in Lebanon.
Carbon nanostructures containing boron impurity atoms: synthesis, physicochemical properties and potential applications
Authors: Boroznin Sergey V.
Published: July 2022

Introduction of substitution atoms into carbon nanotubes is an efficient tool of controlling their physicochemical properties which allows one to expand their practical applications. Boron is one of the most promising materials used for the modification of carbon nanotubes. However until now there has been no systematization of research data on the effect of boron impurity atoms on the properties of carbon nanotubes, and this limits potential industrial applications of this nanomaterial. In this work the most efficient currently existing methods of synthesizing carbon nanotubes containing boron impurity atoms have been discussed and the physicochemical properties of the obtained nanomaterials have been analyzed. Furthermore predictions as to their potential application domains have been made on the basis of available theoretical and experimental results. Comparison of the developed technologies has shown that the most efficient synthesis method is the catalytic vapor phase deposition. The mechanical, electronic and chemical properties of boron-carbon nanotubes have also been reviewed. For a more comprehensive analysis of the dependence of the physicochemical properties of carbon nanotubes on the concentration of boron impurity a model experiment has been carried out involving quantum mechanics instruments which has shown a direct correlation between the band gap of the material and the number of boron impurity atoms. The main practical application trends of boron-containing carbon nanotubes have been outlined.
Urban fertility in Russia in 1859-1913: on commencement of demographic transition
Authors: Mironov Boris N.
Published: July 2022

In the late Imperial period, a significant share of population of European Russia has demonstrated improved demographic indicators. The most important sign of demographic modernization is individual birth control. The available data suggest that transition from spontaneous fertility to the controlled one was first noted in St. Petersburg residents around the middle of the XIX century, disseminating among the entire urban population in the second half of the century, and extending to the rural population in the early twentieth century. Commencement of the demographic transition in Russia has been neglected by researchers for two reasons. First, demographic processes were studied country-wide, without any breakdown on urban and rural areas. With this approach, the urban population, accounting for only 10% in 1863 and 15% in 1914, blended with the general population; therefore, it was difficult to understand specifics of its reproduction. Second, age-specific and total fertility rates were not included in the analysis.
Characteristics of fresh rice straw silage quality prepared with addition of lactic acid bacteria and crude cellulase
Authors: Sarwono Ki A. , Rohmatussolihat Rohmatussolihat , Watman Muh , Ratnakomala Shanti , Astuti Wulansih D. , Fidriyanto Rusli , Ridwan Roni , Widyastuti Yantyati
Published: July 2022

The objective of this study was to determine the characteristics of fresh rice straw silage quality prepared with addition of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum 1A-2 and crude cellulase alone or in combination. Quality of the silage was observed through the chemical composition, chemical structure and in vitro digestibility. Six treatments were used in this study, i.e., 1) rice straw without any treatment as control, 2) rice straw with addition of 0.1% L. plantarum 1A-2 (LAB1), 3) rice straw with addition of 1% crude cellulase (E1), 4) rice straw with addition of 0.1% L. plantarum 1A-2 and 1% cellulase enzyme. (LAB1 E1), 5) rice straw with addition of 2% crude cellulase (E2), 6) rice straw with addition of 0.2% L. plantarum 1A-2 and 2% crude cellulase (LAB2E2). Each treatment was replicated by four times (n = 24). Ensilage was carried out for 60 days. Data obtained were analyzed by using one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) according to complete randomized design. The result indicated that the treatments increased dry matter (DM) (p = 0.001), crude protein (p < 0.001) and lactic acid (p < 0.001). Meanwhile, reduced pH (p < 0.001) and organic acids (acetic, propionic and butyric (p < 0.001)). Total crystallinity index (TCI) of rice straw silage varied among treatments and decreased in crystallinity (%) except for LAB2E2, which showed the lowest crystalline size. The treatment increased DM digestibility (p = 0.397) with the highest in LAB2E2. There is significant effect (p < 0.001) on increasing the main SCFA products from in vitro rumen fermentation. This study suggests that addition of L. plantarum 1A-2 inoculant alone or with crude cellulase improved fresh rice straw silage quality.
Comparison of effectiveness of enhanced infection countermeasures in different scenarios, using a dynamic-spread-function model
Authors: D'Souza Gavin , Osborn Jenna , Berman Shayna , Myers Matthew
Published: July 2022

When formulating countermeasures to epidemics such as those generated by COVID-19, estimates of the benefits of a given intervention for a specific population are highly beneficial to policy makers. A recently introduced tool, known as the "dynamic-spread" SIR model, can perform population-specific risk assessment. Behavior is quantified by the dynamic-spread function, which includes the mechanisms of droplet reduction using facemasks and transmission control due to social distancing. The spread function is calibrated using infection data from a previous wave of the infection, or other data felt to accurately represent the population behaviors. The model then computes the rate of spread of the infection for different hypothesized interventions, over the time window for the calibration data. The dynamic-spread model was used to assess the benefit of three enhanced intervention strategies – increased mask filtration efficiency, higher mask compliance, and elevated social distancing – in four COVID-19 scenarios occurring in 2020: the first wave (i.e. until the first peak in numbers of new infections) in New York City; the first wave in New York State; the spread aboard the Diamond Princess Cruise Liner; and the peak occurring after re-opening in Harris County, Texas. Differences in the efficacy of the same intervention in the different scenarios were estimated. As an example, when the average outward filtration efficiency for facemasks worn in New York City was increased from an assumed baseline of 67% to a hypothesized 90%, the calculated peak number of new infections per day decreased by 40%. For the same baseline and hypothesized filtration efficiencies aboard the Diamond Princess Cruise liner, the calculated peak number of new infections per day decreased by about 15%. An important factor contributing to the difference between the two scenarios is the lower mask compliance (derivable from the spread function) aboard the Diamond Princess.
Single-species population models with stage structure and partial tolerance in polluted environments
Authors: Wu Xingmin , Wei Fengying
Published: July 2022

We propose stage-structured single-species population models with psychological effects and partial tolerance in polluted environments in this paper. First, the conditions of extinction and the time for extinction are investigated respectively. Especially, the time for extinction takes longer as the value of the psychological effects increases. Then the weak persistence in the mean around the pollution-free equilibrium and the stochastic permanence have been derived under some moderate conditions. Further, the existence of a periodic solution for the periodic single-species population has been determined. The corresponding numerical simulations verify the efficiency of the main theoretical results.
Produire des fleurs coupées en agriculture biologique en France : la quadrature du cercle ?
Authors: Benoit Léa
Published: July 2022

La production et la commercialisation des roses sont certes largement mondialisées, mais une production française existe toujours et se renouvelle. Plus la dimension mondialisée est révélée aux yeux des consommateurs, plus les velléités de relocalisation semblent nombreuses. Plus petites, plus respectueuses de l’environnement, plus diversifiées, de nouvelles structures de production viennent contester la chaîne de valeur globale dominée par des méthodes conventionnelles et par la culture des roses. Parmi ces nouvelles structures, plusieurs sont en agriculture biologique (AB), alors que cela semblait impossible compte tenu des exigences du marché. Nous faisons l’hypothèse qu’un nouveau modèle de production de fleurs coupées en AB émerge et pourrait contribuer à une relocalisation française. Une enquête auprès de producteurs en AB révèle que la quadrature du cercle n’est pas là où nous le pensions. La production est bien réelle mais fait face à des enjeux dont certains peuvent paraître insolubles. A travers cet article, nous cherchons à montrer quels éléments appuient ou au contraire entravent le développement de la production en AB.
Exceptionnelle rose japonaise : entre résilience et banalisation
Authors: Calas Bernard
Published: July 2022

Au Japon, la production de fleurs, quoique très émiettée sur de minuscules exploitations, assure l’autosuffisance du pays en roses coupées. Pourquoi un tel émiettement productif perdure-t-il et assure-t-il l’autosuffisance floricole du pays ? Dans les études nippones, la tentation est d’insister sur la contribution de la singularité culturelle et de sa capacité à domestiquer voire à assimiler ou à traduire les modèles extérieurs, comme fondement de la construction japonaise, et ce depuis son antiquité. Une autre facilité est de s’en remettre à l’archipélité, au nationalisme et aux politiques protectionnistes, qui approchent le vrai mais sans épuiser la vérité. En effet, ce serait oublier les facteurs politiques liés à l’histoire de la démocratie japonaise pour rendre compte des rapports de force entre secteurs économiques et groupes sociaux. Mais cette exception semble menacée par les décisions du gouvernement Abé et de ses successeurs de libéraliser le secteur agricole et d’ouvrir les frontières aux importations.
Folk Culture and Cutting-Edge Technologies
Authors: Kapaniaris Alexandros Georgios
Published: July 2022

One of the fields of popular culture science is digital folklore. The field of science also focuses on a new field of folklore research, that of digital folklore (e-folklore or digital folklore) as well as on issues related to research and popular culture, education, and the production of digital folklore material, tools of distance education (e-learning), digital storytelling, and in general, the tools of ICT (digital humanities). The chapter seeks to define the concept of digital folklore, to contribute to the understanding of its content and its internal divisions, to propose a classification of internet tools, which finally make it a privileged field of production, development, rescue, and dissemination of various kinds of folk culture.
Recent Digitalization Development of Buddhist Libraries
Authors: Sun Xin , Chiu Dickson K. W. , Chan Cheuk Ting
Published: July 2022

This study investigates the adaption and digitalization development of Buddhist libraries in the current mobile computing age and proposes a three-level pyramid model of Buddhist library digitalization. The cases studied include the functions, missions, and objectives of the Yunlin Buddhist Library in Lingyin Temple, Mainland China; the Luminary Buddhist Institute Library in Taiwan; and the Buddhist Digital Resource Center (BDRC) in America. In particular, their path of development, objectives, achievements, and obstacles are analyzed. This case study provide some examples for maintaining digital Buddhist databases and physical Buddhist libraries in these temples for sustainable development.
Improving Pressure Injury Prevention by Using Wearable Sensors to Cue Critical Care Patient Repositioning
Authors: Turmell Michelle , Cooley Annemari , Yap Tracey L. , Alderden Jenny , Sabol Valerie K. , Lin Jiunn-Ru (Angela) , Kennerly Susan M.
Published: July 2022

Background

Repositioning patients at regular intervals is the standard of care for pressure injury prevention, yet compliance with routine repositioning schedules can be hard to achieve in busy critical care environments. Cueing technology may help improve repositioning compliance.

Objective

To determine whether using wearable patient sensors to cue nurses about patients’ repositioning needs could improve compliance with an every-2-hour repositioning protocol.

Methods

A sequential pretest-posttest study design was used in a 12-bed medical intensive care unit. The study occurred in 2 phases. In phase 1, eligible patients wore a triaxial accelerometer-based sensor; nurses were blinded to the data. In phase 2, the sensor technology provided staff with visual cues about patients’ positions and repositioning needs. The primary measure was repositioning protocol compliance, which was compared between phase 1 and phase 2 with weighted t tests. Unit staff members were surveyed before the start of phase 1 and at the end of phase 2.

Results

In phase 1, 25 patients met the inclusion criteria. Phase 2 began 1 day after phase 1 and included 29 patients. In phase 1, repositioning compliance was 55%, and the mean repositioning interval was 3.8 hours. In phase 2, repositioning protocol compliance increased to 89%, and the mean repositioning interval was 2.3 hours. Nursing staff survey results showed improved teamwork in phase 2.

Conclusion

Visual cueing about patients’ mobility needs is associated with increased compliance with the facility repositioning protocol.