bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Similarities and differences between the traditional approach and the online approach to the teaching-learning-assessment process for Geography during the pandemic
Authors:   University of Bucharest, Simion Mehedinți ", TOMA Florentina ,   Nature and Sustainable Development",   Doctoral School, Faculty of Geography, Bucharest, Romania, DIACONU Daniel ,   University of Bucharest, Department of Meteorology and Hydrology, Faculty of Geography, Bucharest, Romania, OLARIU Bogdan ,   University of Bucharest, Department of Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Geography, Bucharest, Romania, Departamentul Științele Mediului
Published: October 2022

During the COVID-19 pandemic, pre-university education was organized either on a new online model or on a traditional model, carried out on a series of educational learning platforms and using various open educational resources. Taking as a starting point the research published worldwide about the educational process during the pandemic period, we present and discuss the similarities and differences regarding the educational process of learning-assessment at the pre-university level, with reference to the subject of geography. To achieve our goal, we conducted a review of the literature on articles dealing with traditional pre-university education and the online model during the pandemic, taking into account our personal teaching-learning-assessment experience on this topic, as well as the perception of teachers. This study comparatively evaluates the students' learning about the results obtained in the two teaching-learning-assessment models and the perspective of the teachers through a survey of their reflection on the experiences of the pandemic period, identifying the causes, effects and solutions. The observations of the experiment and the analysis of the questionnaire showed significant similarities and differences between the scores obtained by the students and how the learning platforms can facilitate teaching and learning. This study discusses the implications and proposes suggestions for further research on these findings.
Medicinal Leech Therapy in Veterinary Medicine: A Retrospective Study
Authors: Kermanian Celine S. , Buote Nicole J. , Bergman Philip J.
Published: October 2022

The objective of this study was to report the clinical indications, outcomes, and complications associated with medicinal leech therapy (MLT) in dogs and cats. Medical records (2012–2016) of client-owned dogs (n = 9) and cats (n = 3) treated with MLT at one institution were retrospectively reviewed. Retrieved data included the signalment, indications, physical examination findings, laboratory results, methods of leeching, outcomes, and complications associated with MLT. Following MLT sessions, nine patients (75%) visibly showed clear improvement of the affected tissue. One patient (8%) was euthanized before complete healing owing to pulmonary parenchymal disease. Improvement or appearance of tissue following MLT was not recorded in two patients (17%). Results suggest that MLT may be a safe and effective treatment modality for venous congestion and necrosis in compromised skin flaps and wounds with success in resolving 75% of the lesions in this study. This study is suggestive of the value of MLT when more conventional treatment methods fail in dogs and cats. A data collection form was created for veterinarians to use with the goal of obtaining standardized, objective MLT data for future studies.
Luteinizing Hormone Receptor Expression in Neoplastic Mast Cells Is Increased in Spayed and Neutered Dogs
Authors: Anne Kutzler Michelle , Moccia Valerio , Zwida Khawla , Verena Löhr Christiane
Published: October 2022

Luteinizing hormone receptors (LHRs) are expressed in canine lymphoma and hemangiosarcoma. We hypothesized that LHR would be expressed in canine mast cell tumors (MCTs) and that more neoplastic mast cells would express LHR in gonadectomized dogs compared with intact dogs. Eleven archived formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded cutaneous MCT tissue sections were processed using routine immunohistochemistry. For both the KIT protein and LHR, the percentage of positive cells for each staining pattern (I–III) was calculated. A Student’s t test was used to compare the total percentage of positive cells expressing LHR and KIT in intact and gonadectomized dogs. A one-way analysis of variance was used to compare the percentage of cells within each staining pattern for LHR and KIT in intact and gonadectomized dogs. All MCT expressed LHR. MCT from gonadectomized dogs had a significantly higher percentage of LHR-positive mast cells (84.2 ± 8.7%) compared with MCTs from intact dogs (64.3 ± 4.2%). This is the first study to demonstrate the expression of LHR in canine MCTs and to report that LHR expression is increased in neoplastic mast cells from gonadectomized dogs compared with intact dogs. Future studies are planned to evaluate the functionality of the LHR in canine neoplastic mast cells.
Cardiovascular Responses to Nasal Stimulation Under Ethmoidal-Maxillary Nerve Block and Lidocaine Gel in Anesthetized Beagles
Authors: Kim Hyunseok , Son Won-gyun , Jang Min , Kim Dalhae , Shin Donghwi , Kim Jiyoung , Lee Inhyung
Published: October 2022

This study aimed to compare the effect of ethmoidal-maxillary nerve block (EMBLOCK) and topical application of 2% lidocaine gel (LGEL) on cardiovascular variables (heart rate and arterial blood pressure) during mechanical stimulation of the nasal cavity. The working hypothesis was that both techniques (EMBLOCK and LGEL) similarly blunt the cardiovascular responses to the stimulation. Six beagles were anesthetized using alfaxalone and isoflurane on three occasions with each treatment (EMBLOCK, LGEL, and control) in random order. The nasal cavity from the nose tip to the medial canthus was stimulated with a standard-tip cotton swab, and cardiovascular variables were recorded before and after stimulation. The maximum increases in heart rate and blood pressure were significantly smaller in EMBLOCK and LGEL than in the control. There was no significant difference between EMBLOCK and LGEL. Therefore, although further clinical studies are required, EMBLOCK and LGEL can be used because both EMBLOCK and LGEL attenuated the cardiovascular response to mechanical stimulation of the nasal cavity in dogs.
Dystrophin-Deficient Muscular Dystrophy in Two Male Juvenile Brittanys
Authors: Stevens Rebecca , Kanazono Shinichi , Petesch Scott , Guo Ling T. , Shelton G. Diane
Published: October 2022

A 6 mo old and a 7 mo old male intact Brittany were presented for progressive exercise intolerance, failure to grow, and dysphagia. Creatine kinase activity was markedly and persistently elevated in both dogs. Based on the neurological examination, clinical signs localized to the neuromuscular system. Electromyography revealed complex repetitive discharges in multiple muscle groups. Immunofluorescence of biopsies confirmed dystrophin-deficient muscular dystrophy. This is the first report describing dystrophin-deficient muscular dystrophy in the Brittany breed. Currently, no specific therapies are available for this form of myopathy. The presence of dystrophin deficiency in the two dogs suggests an inherited myopathy rather than a spontaneous mutation. The location of the dogs in the United States and Japan suggests a wide distribution of this dystrophy and should alert clinicians to the existence of this myopathy in the Brittany breed. A mutation in the DMD gene has not yet been identified.
Von Willebrand disease
Authors: Sasidharan Suraj , Arun M , Balakrishnan Vignesh , Anbu Lenin K , Thamil Selvi R
Published: October 2022

An hereditary bleeding illness is Von Willebrand Disease (vWD). Along with normal or declining factor VIII levels, von Willebrand factor (vWF) levels also fall. Clinical signs include bleeding that looks "platelet-like" and bleeds resemble factor VIII insufficiency. Life-threatening bleeding might result from the strategic position of the bleed, the volume of blood lost, or complications brought on by the significant blood loss. Treatment modalities include desmopressin (DDAVP) and replacement of vWF. The aim of this report is to make health professionals aware of this possibility that could be in operating on bleeding patients.
Caracterización hidrogeológica para aprovechamiento del agua subterránea con fines de riego, en El Plantel, Masaya, Nicaragua
Authors: Izabá-Ruiz Raquel , Morales-Hernández Karen
Published: October 2022

El estudio se realizó en la Unidad de Experimentación y Validación de Tecnologías El Plantel, perteneciente a la Universidad Nacional Agraria (UNA) que tiene como objetivo caracterizar las condiciones del agua subterránea a través del monitoreo de niveles piezométricos, balance hídrico y calidad del agua para riego.  Se seleccionaron como objeto de estudio el pozo #1 (pozo principal) y pozo #3 (pozo de referencia). Para evaluar el flujo de agua subterránea se midieron niveles estáticos del agua en un período de mayo 2020 a abril 2021. Para determinar el balance de agua subterránea se utilizó el principio de entrada y salida de agua al acuífero, donde la entrada de agua se estimó con la recarga potencial por el método del Balance Hídrico del Suelo propuesto por Schosinsky (2006); las salidas de agua se estimaron a partir de las descargas de agua subterránea; junto con las extracciones por bombeo para regar los cultivos establecidos en El Plantel. La calidad del agua para riego se evaluó utilizando criterios de calidad del agua propuestos por U.S Salinity Laboratory y la Organización de las Naciones Unidas para Alimentación y Agricultura por sus siglas en inglés (FAO). Los resultados sugieren que las fluctuaciones de niveles piezométricos, tienen comportamiento natural durante un ciclo hidrológico en la zona, donde se muestra que está influenciado por la variación de las precipitaciones. El balance hídrico subterráneo muestra que la actividad de aplicación del riego en El Plantel no está provocando explotación del recurso hídrico subterráneo, ya que las salidas de agua son menores que la entrada al acuífero; el agua de exceso es parte del almacenamiento en el acuífero local. La calidad del agua subterránea utilizada en El Plantel es apta para riego.
Vulnerabilidad, cambio climático e incremento del nivel del mar en Boca del río, Veracruz
Authors: Tovar-Cabañas Rodrigo , Vazquez-Espinosa Shany Arely , Villanueva-Hernández Hipólito
Published: October 2022

La vulnerabilidad socioeconómica de las ciudades asentadas frente al Golfo de México es un tema que requiere atención de primer orden dado los efectos del cambio climático que las está impactando, tanto a las actividades económicas y los asentamientos humanos, como a los ecosistemas costeros (estuarios y manglares) ubicados sobre la línea de costa. De ahí la importancia de la investigación ya que el comportamiento aleatorio del cambio climático, ligado al incremento de desastres, trasciende de cierta forma en el desarrollo sustentable de las localidades costeras del Golfo de México. Por lo que esta investigación se ha fijado como objetivo exponer los impactos sociales, económicos y culturales que puede sufrir el municipio de Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz, bajo cualquier escenario donde el nivel del mar incremente de súbito 5 metros su nivel. La guía metodológica fue de carácter interdisciplinario, misma que consistió por una parte en ubicar y tipificar la distribución territorial de los grupos vulnerables que se encuentran actualmente dentro de la zona de peligro y por otra, en cualificar mediante recorridos de campo, las singularidades de los mismos. Algunos de los resultados más significativos son: si el municipio de Coatzacoalcos sufriera una inundación de cinco metros sobre el nivel del mar, 15% de su territorio quedaría anegado, es decir, 48 km2 de su territorio municipal presentarían cierto grado de vulnerabilidad socioeconómica al incremento del nivel del mar. Con base en ello, se propone fomentar exponencialmente la política de prevención de desastres dirigida a las personas más vulnerables.
TRATADO SOBRE LATERITOS NA AMAZÔNIA OCIDENTAL BRASILEIRA
Authors: Caetano Norton Roberto
Published: October 2022

No presente apresenta-se uma análise do comportamento geotécnico dos lateritos da região de Porto Velho/RO. A região, localizada na Amazônia ocidental brasileira, tem buscado cada vez mais esse tipo de material para fins diversos, especialmente para uso em base de pavimentos. O comportamento geotécnico refere-se ao comportamento físico e mecânico, mas aqui também se consideram aspectos químicos, mineralógicos, intempéricos, micro e macroestruturais a partir da observação dos fenômenos em campo, que é o primeiro contato direto que o profissional tem com os materiais a que se dedica estudar. Estabelecer relações entre as observações em campo e os ensaios de laboratório se mostra muito útil e economicamente favorável no entendimento dos processos atuantes e das propriedades, características e comportamento dos materiais. Assim, mais do que uma simples caracterização do material, se apresenta uma análise de seu comportamento em campo apoiada em dados de geofísica, geoquímica, comportamento espectral, imagens MEV, fluorescência e difração de raios-X, além de geotecnia.
DINÂMICA DO DESMATAMENTO NA TERRA INDÍGENA APYTEREWA MEDIANTE A APLICAÇÃO DE TÉCNICAS DE SENSORIAMENTO REMOTO
Authors: Alves Pedro Henrique Cordeiro dos Santos , De Lima Eduarda Silva , Veloso Gabriel Alves
Published: October 2022

As Terras Indígenas na Amazônia legal foram criadas com o objetivo de dar condições para que as comunidades indígenas usufruíssem da biodiversidade do território de acordo com seus costumes, assim como proteger e conservar os recursos naturais. No entanto com o aumento da atividade da pecuária bovina a demanda por novas áreas tem aumentado, colocando em risco as terras indígenas que estão próximas à fronteira agrícola como é o caso da Terra Indígena Apyterewa. Assim, o objetivo deste trabalho é mapear a dinâmica do desmatamento, quantificando suas taxas e variáveis na TI Apyterewa, São Félix do Xingu – PA, através das técnicas de sensoriamento remoto aplicadas em imagens de satélite entre os anos de 2000 e 2018. Para isso foram utilizadas imagens do sensor TM do satélite Landsat 5 e do sensor OLI do Landsat 8, dos anos 2000, 2005, 2010, 2014 e 2018 utilizando a ferramenta de segmentação e uma chave de interpretação para classificar o desmatamento. Mediante a isso pôde ser observado que na Terra Indígena Apyterewa encontra-se com 12% do seu território desmatado devido a expansão da pecuária e mais de 80% do seu território ocupado por não indígena.
ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF RICE-PRAWN-FISH FARMING PRACTICES IN SOUTH-WEST COASTAL BANGLADESH
Authors: Asad Md Asaduzzaman , Ahsan Md Nazmul , Saha Suman Kumar
Published: October 2022

A field survey through questionnaire was conducted in rice-prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii)-fish culture ghers in six villages of Khulna, Satkhira and Bagerhat districts of south-west Bangladesh during March to December, 2008 to assess present culture practices. About 10-25% of the total area of land was converted for building canals and dikes and the remaining area were used for rice cultivation. Boro with prawn and fish appeared to have positive impact on the economic return as well as on the livelihood of the farmers. After harvesting rice, total area were used for prawn and fish culture. Cost benefit analysis revealed that the seed cost of prawn was the highest variable cost. Higher seed cost of prawn and fish can be reduced by ensuring the available supply of seed in proper time. The average Net Return (NR) was BDT 72,395±4,6943 ha-1yr-1 and the Rate of Return (RR) of the rice-prawn-fish farming was 14.64%. Compared with mono crop culture system, the rice-prawn-fish integrated farming in ghers appeared to be economically viable, socially acceptable and environmentally sustainable.
OXYMATRINE (AN INHIBITOR OF HSPA8) REDUCES BINDING OF VGF DERIVED BIOACTIVE PEPTIDE TLQP-21 TO THE SURFACE OF LIVE SH-SY5Y CELLS
Authors: Akhter Md Shamim , Requena Jesus Rodriguez
Published: October 2022

Use of active site-targeting inhibitor is an effective approach leading to pharmacological inventions. Heat shock cognate protein A8 (HSPA8) has been found as a receptor of VGF derived bioactive peptide TLQP-21 in SH-SY5Y cells. So, it was of much interest to carry out this study in order to observe whether Oxymatrine (OMTR), an inhibitor of HSPA8, inhibits the binding of TLQP-21 to the surface of intact, live SH-SY5Y cells. The results confirmed, as expected, that OMTR reduces the binding of TLQP-21 to the surface of intact, live SH-SY5Y cells, with a strong conclusion that the binding of TLQP-21 to the surface of SH-SY5Y cell model was through HSPA8. The inhibition efficacy of OMTR potentiates its application in drug targeting.
The opportunities and challenges of the halal food industry in Indonesia: some notes from Quranic and economic perspectives
Authors: Azwar Azwar , Usman Abur Hamdi , Abdullah Mohd Farid Ravi
Published: October 2022

With all the potential that Indonesia has, the halal industry should be optimised to build the economy and prosper people's lives. This study aims to look further at the opportunities and challenges of Indonesia's halal food and beverage industry. This study uses a descriptive-qualitative method with a phenomenological approach and SWOT analysis techniques. The results showed that Indonesia has excellent food and beverage industry opportunities. For example, Indonesia has high growth in the number of Muslims. The target market in Indonesia is enormous, public awareness of consuming halal food continues to increase, and technology development is rapid. The existence of e-commerce and media continues to grow. In terms of financing, there are many choices of alternative financing platforms and collaboration opportunities with Islamic banking and financial institutions. However, this opportunity has not been fully utilised. Indonesia still has to face various challenges from various sides, such as limited access to international markets, a lack of research on market movements, and the utilisation of information technology to develop this industry is still low. Meanwhile, the form of policies from the central and regional governments are still not aligned, and the bureaucracy for inter-sectoral cooperation is still relatively. By looking at the results of the positioning analysis through the SWOT technique, it is recommended that the Indonesian halal food industry implement a growth strategy through horizontal integration. In this position, the Indonesian halal food industry has an excellent opportunity to grow by developing the halal food and beverage industry.
Strategi penterjemahan pantun Melayu-Arab dalam siri animasi Upin & Ipin
Authors: Abdul Raup Fudzla Suraiyya , Ismail Nasirah , Shafri Muhammad Hatta
Published: October 2022

Upin & Ipin is a Malay-language-based animated series produced by Les’ Copaque Production that is televised to educate children about the month of Ramadan. Given the immensely positive reaction from the viewers, this animated series has been expanded in production and translated into a number of different languages, including Arabic, through the use of subtitling or dubbing. The dialogue translation process of this animated series employs Malay ‘pantun’ which are particularly difficult to translate into other languages. Many studies related to ‘pantun’ have been conducted, but the majority of them emphasised on the meaning and values found in the ‘pantun’. Therefore, this study was carried out to investigate Malay ‘pantun’ in Upin & Ipin based on ‘pantun’ theories by Mat Piah (1989) and its translation into Arabic based on translation strategies by Vinay & Darbelnet (1958/1995) & Veisbergs (1997). The focus of this study is on the equivalence of Malay-Arabic ‘pantun’ translation, specifically in terms of translation strategies used, word selection, and ‘pantun’ rhyming. This is a descriptive study that takes a qualitative approach. The findings revealed that the majority of Malay ‘pantun’ in this animated series adhere to Mat Piah’s (1989) 'pantun' characteristics, and seven translation strategies were employed: literal translation, transposition, modulation, equivalence, adaptation, addition, and omission. The researchers suggested that more studies on the translation of Malay animation into Arabic should be done from several perspectives, such as songs, cultural aspects, linguistic decency and so on.
The role of media television to emerge patriotism during conflict: evidence from Palestine TV
Authors: Shbair Ahmed A. O. , Hasfi Nurul
Published: October 2022

Drawing upon observations regarding the crisis in Palestine, media is sometimes the only source of information consumed by society. This raises the critical question of how the Palestinian state media generates awareness of societal issues, such as the patriotism of citizens as a sense of devotion to one’s country. This study examines whether the state media TV in Palestine contributes to existing patriotism because such a contribution should be explored separately. For this purpose, we first analyse the strategies employed by Palestine TV in delivering news during the period 2020–2021. Second, we examine whether the information framed in the state media effectively promotes Palestinian patriotism to the target audience. To discuss this issue, we use agenda-setting theories through the first level, wherein we describe the power of media to persuade viewers, influence public opinion and construct a hierarchy of being patriotic. The results revealed that the news portrayed on Palestine TV enhanced Palestinian patriotism. This finding implies that media can augment citizens’ views on patriotism. This study provides insights into future investigations on the role of media in the time of crisis particularly related to the Israeli occupation in Palestine and the impacts of its occupation on Palestinians.
Examining Students’ Interaction and Satisfaction with Online Learning
Authors: Alić Topić Amina
Published: October 2022

Technology has made it possible for the higher education ecosystem to adapt to the different needs of students and to interact with them remotely when face-to-face interaction is impossible. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between interaction and online learning satisfaction and whether this relationship is mediated by academic self-efficacy and student engagement among 175 Bosnian high school students during the COVID-19 pandemic. The questionnaire was used to collect the data from the participants. The findings suggested that the participants feel confident while using the Internet, are pretty self-directed, and do not lack interactions or satisfaction with online learning. In addition, the findings indicated that while grade level and GPA do not significantly influence students' satisfaction levels, the amount of time spent online and gender significantly influence it, with males reporting higher levels of satisfaction. There is no correlation between gender or the amount of time spent online and online interaction. However, grade level and grade point average have a significant impact. Further, studies show that students who put less effort into their studies are much more likely to be satisfied with the online learning environment. Time spent online substantially affects internet self-efficacy and self-regulated learning, while grade, GPA, and gender have little to no effect. The results of this investigation may help educators design virtual classrooms that stimulate student engagement, discussion, confidence in using the web for learning, and self-directed study. Online learning will become more efficient as a result of this.
The Short-Run and Long-Run Effects of Central Bank Rate on Exchange Rate Volatility in Indonesia
Authors: Suhendra Indra , Anwar Cep Jandi , Istikomah Navik , Purwanda Eka , Kholishoh Lilis Nur
Published: October 2022

This research measures the short and long-run effects of central bank policy rate on the volatility of the exchange rate in Indonesia using the quarterly data from Q1 1992 to Q4 2019. The process involves applying an Autoregressive Distribution Lag estimation to investigate the effects of the variables. The exchange rate volatilities include Indonesia Rupiah to US Dollar (IDR-USD), Indonesia Rupiah to Singapore Dollar (IDR-SGD), Indonesia Rupiah to Australia Dollar (IDR-AUD), Indonesia Rupiah to British Pound Sterling (IDR-GBP), and Indonesia Rupiah to Euro (IDR-EURO). Several results were obtained and the first to show the adjustment time for exchange rate volatility to achieve long-run equilibrium was 1.77 quarters to 2.26 quarters using the ARDL estimation. Secondly, a decrease in the central bank rate was found to significantly reduce the exchange rate volatility in the short run and long run. These results are robust since Full Modified Ordinary Least Square (FMOLS) estimation was applied for all five models. Furthermore, it was found that in the long run, the central bank policy rate had a significant positive effect on the volatility of the Indonesia Rupiah against five foreign exchange rates. Therefore, it was suggested that the policymakers need to keep the interest rate of the central bank low and stable to ensure the Rupiah exchange rate stability.
Instruments d’accountability et équité scolaire dans les systèmes éducatifs d’Europe et du Canada : analyse du PISA 2012
Authors: Voisin Annelise
Published: October 2022

Cet article interroge l’efficacité des systèmes d’accountability comme instruments de politiques éducatives pour améliorer l’équité des systèmes d’éducation. À partir d’une analyse secondaire des données du PISA 2012, nous mettons en avant différentes composantes instrumentales de l’accountability telles que privilégiées dans les systèmes éducatifs d’Europe et du Canada, peu étudiés par les études quantitatives comparatives internationales. Nous discutons par ailleurs de leurs associations avec les inégalités de résultats, des chances de résultats, et des acquis de base dans les systèmes d’éducation étudiés. Nos résultats nous amènent ainsi à dresser un constat plus que mitigé sur la capacité des systèmes et instruments d’accountability à améliorer l’équité scolaire dans les contextes étudiés.
Identification of fungi causing humidifier lung: 2 rare cases and a review of the literature
Authors: Ryu Kai , Fukutomi Yuma , Sekiya Kiyoshi , Saito Akemi , Hamada Yuto , Watai Kentaro , Kamide Yosuke , Taniguchi Masami , Araya Jun , Kuwano Kazuyoshi , Kamei Katsuhiko
Published: October 2022

Background

Humidifier lung (HL) is a hypersensitivity pneumonitis resulting from exposure to humidifiers, with fungi from the humidifier as one of the etiologic agents. However, identification of the fungal species responsible for each case can be challenging because of difficulties in culturing fungi, their accurate identification, and interpreting the results of specific serum IgG testing.

Objective

To clarify the best way to determine the causative fungal species of each HL case.

Methods

We report 2 cases with HL in which rare fungi were identified as causative agents. In addition, we searched MEDLINE for previous publications on HL caused by fungi and performed a literature review focusing on clinical testing for the determination of causal fungal species.

Results

In our 2 cases, we identified Fusarium oxysporum species complex, Purpureocillium lilacinum, Acremonium sclerotigenum/egyptiacum as the causative fungal species, based on findings that these could be cultured from humidifier water (HW) and precipitins against these fungi were also positive. The literature review identified 31 HL cases in which the causative fungal species had been documented. In more than half of the cases (17 of 31) there was a concordance between the fungal species cultured from HW and the presence of specific IgG in the blood.

Conclusion

We recommend performing culture of fungi from HW and specific serum IgG testing for the accurate determination of the causative fungal species in HL, and concordance between them serves as a rationale for the determination of causative fungal species.
ENHANCING STUDENTS' ACADEMIC RECORDS MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS USING SHORT MESSAGE SERVICE GATEWAY
Authors:   College of Business Education (CBE), Kijazi Ahmed
Published: October 2022

It is a normal practice for academic institutions to store student academic information such as examination results in a dedicated computer server system and allow students to access them when necessary. Most of these systems are web based information management systems, which they are accessible via internet only. The aim of this paper, it is to present how to enhance the existing systems by adding SMS functionality to them. The development of an enhanced system, which I named it as Studentsâ€™ Academic Records Management System with Short Message Services, will be used as an example. This is a system, which provides studentsâ€™ with an alternative way of accessing their academic records using short message service (SMS) apart from the internet. For developing the system, PHP has been used as a programming language, Database for storing studentsâ€™ examination results and SMS request history, SMS gateway for routing requests and reply messages to and from the system and waterfall model has used as a software development methodology. This system provides the capability for students to access their examination results using SMS, when it is impossible to access via the internet. Additionally, Studentsâ€™ Academic Records Management System with Short Message Services is a working system, which was tested in a real environment, and it seems to work fine.
Another Sundaland Relict Cylinder Species from Sumbawa Island, Indonesia
Authors: Berschauer David , Petuch Edward
Published: October 2022

A new cone species, Cylinder feliciae, is described from the Saleh Gulf (Teluk Saleh) of Sumbawa, Nusa Tenggara Islands (Lesser Sunda Islands), Indonesia. The new species is morphologically similar to Cylinder gloriamaris (Chemnitz, 1777) from the southwestern Pacific and represents a geographically-isolated relict of a once widespread molluscan fauna that extended all along the coast of the Middle Pleistocene Sundaland Peninsula
A New Species of Laevistrombus (Gastropoda: Strombidae) from the Gulf of Thailand, Northern Borneo and Southern Philippines
Authors: Gra-tes Chorchat
Published: October 2022

A new species of genus Laevistrombus (Family Strombidae) is described from the northeastern Gulf of Thailand, northern Borneo and southern Philippines. Laevistrombus maxwelli sp. nov. is conchologically differentiated from other species in the Genus Laevistrombus and its complex.
A new subspecies of Amphidromus palaceus (Mousson, 1849) from Sukabumi Regency, West Java, Indonesia
Authors: Parsons Jeff , Abbas John
Published: October 2022

This paper describes a new subspecies of Amphidromus palaceus (Mousson 1849b) from Nyalindung, West Java, Indonesia. Both subspecies have a similar animal coloration andproduce dextral or sinistral shells. The shell of the new subspecies differs from nominotypical A. palaceus by having pale-colored stripes marking resting stages, lack of brown subsutural spots or blotches and the presence of a smoother sculpture, less recurved lip margin and thicker white parietal callus.
Physical and mechanical properties of plantation grown Acacia mangium from Karnataka
Authors: Kumar P. , Rao R. , Shukla S. , Sudheendra R.
Published: October 2022

Physical and mechanical properties of Acacia mangium of nine years old obtained from Sirsi, Karnataka have been reported. The results obtained have been compared with Tectona grandis (teak). Timber of this species is classified as heavy, moderately strong, not tough and moderately hard.
Bipolar Hypersoft Homeomorphism Maps and Bipolar Hypersoft Compact Spaces
Authors:   Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Education, University of Zakho, Zakho 42002, Iraq, Musa Sagvan Y. ,   Department of Computer Science, College of Science, Cihan University-Duhok, Duhok 42001, Iraq;Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science, University of Zakho, Zakho 42002, Iraq, Asaad Baravan A.
Published: October 2022

Herein, we further contribute and promote topological structures via bipolar hypersoft (BHS) setting by introducing new types of maps called BHS continuous, BHS open, BHS closed, and BHS homeomorphism maps. We investigate their characterizations and establish their main properties. By providing a thorough picture of the proposed maps, we investigate the concept of BHS compact space and obtain several results relating to this concept. We point out that BH compactness preserved under BH continuous map. The relationships among these concepts with their counterparts in hypersoft (HS) structures are discussed.
Markedness-Based Analysis of Englyn Meter
Authors: Aloufi Aliaa
Published: October 2022

This research aims to examine the Englyn meter in the poetry of Celtic language (Medieval Welsh) that requires the poetic texts to conform to an abstract prosodic template. This counting meter regulates the phonological constituency on the same metric level of the prosodic hierarchy rather than on the metrical hierarchy in verse (the line). In the main types of Englyn meters, Englyn milwr and Englyn penfyr, phonological units of each line are constrained with a certain number of syllables and rhyme with the final syllable of most lines. This research offers a markedness-based analysis that generates the well-formedness meter of Celtic language Welsh poetry. The Optimality Theoretical analysis derives the constraint on the phonological constituency over a certain metric level of the prosodic hierarchy (the line) with markedness constraints. Further coping constraints that are normally used for reduplication are needed to account for the rhyme of the final syllable in Englyn meter. The analysis offered supports the Development hypothesis, which is fundamental to generative metrics indicating that meter is evidently related to general language phonology. These results could help analyse other counting meters with restricted phonological constituency.
Impact of Covid-19 on the Logistics Sector of Public Postal Operators in The Western Balkans
Authors: Kosovac Amel , Muharemović Ermin , Kosovac Muamer , Kavran Zvonko , Rakić Estera , Mostarac Katarina , Blagojević Mladenka
Published: October 2022

The Covid-19 pandemic has a direct impact on the social, economic, political, and other segments of society through a large number of lockdowns in 2020 and 2021. The largest postal and logistics companies as an integral part of the supply chain have been directly affected by the Covid 19 pandemic. Disruption in the supply chain significantly affects the movement of goods and the economic development of countries. This paper investigates the impact of the covid-19 pandemic on the logistics sector, with special emphasis on public postal operators (PPO) in some countries of the Western Balkans (Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, and Serbia). The paper analyzes the movement of express shipments in domestic transport, as well as imports and exports for 2020. There is almost no research on the implications of the covid-19 pandemic on the postal and logistics sectors of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, and Serbia. The aim of this research is to understand the impact of the pandemic on this sector.
Mekânsal Beşerî Bilimler ve Osmanlı Çalışmaları: Coğrafi Bilgi Sistemleri’nin (CBS) Osmanlı Şehir ve İdari Tarihi için Potansiyeli
Authors: ALADAĞ Fatma
Published: October 2022

Teknolojik araçlar sayesinde eş zamanlı mekân ve zaman okumasına imkân veren gelişmeler, fiziki mekânın insanı ve kültürü nasıl etkilediğinin yanı sıra insan algılarının da mekânı nasıl şekillendirdiğine dair yeni merakların doğuşuna ortam sağlamıştır. Coğrafi Bilgi Sistemleri (CBS) teknolojisi fiziksel mekânın ötesine geçerek beşerî bilimlerin soruları, kaynakları ve katmanları içerisinde “mekânın keşfi”ne yardımcı olmaktadır. Bu çalışmada mekânı odağına alarak disiplinler arası yapısıyla yeni bir alan olarak Mekânsal Beşerî Bilimler’in (Spatial Humanities) Osmanlı araştırmalarında temsiline dair bir yöntem sunulacaktır. Dijital Beşerî Bilimler’in bir alt kategorisi olan bu yeni alanın “mekânı anlama”ya yönelik araştırmacıya sunduğu katkılar ele alınacaktır. Birbiriyle ilişkilendirilen mekân, beşerî bilimler ve teknoloji, Osmanlı Arşivleri’nin daha özelde Osmanlı şehir ve idari tarihinin mekânsal perspektifle değerlendirilmesine dair bir vaka çalışması ile somut olarak örneklendirilecektir. Osmanlı İmparatorluğu’nun erken dönem 16. yüzyılına ait tahrir, kadıasker ve kanunname kayıtlarından hazırlanan envanter kapsamında idari taksimatı oluşturan kaza, sancak ve vilayet dağılımı CBS teknolojisiyle haritalandırılıp Mekânsal Beşerî Bilimler’in potansiyelleri ortaya konacaktır.
Significant Experiences of Grade 7 STE Students in Utilizing DOST Science Courseware
Authors:   https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0948-0509, jeannierose.hilotin@deped.gov.ph, Sto. Domingo National High School- DepEd, Albay Division, Sto. Domingo, Albay, Philippines, Hilotin Jeannie Rose
Published: October 2022

To determine the significant experiences of Grade 7-Science Technology and Engineering (STE) class in science learning regardless of profile in times of the COVID-19 pandemic, Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Science courseware was utilized in this study. Specifically, this study aimed to: (1) know the demographic profile of the students (2) identify the most essential learning competencies to be supplemented by the DOST Science courseware; and (3) document the significant experiences of Grade 7 STE students in utilizing DOST Courseware. This utilizes the descriptive research method and the purposive sampling method was also employed. In terms of statistical treatment, the researcher used qualitative analyses to gather insights from the data collected from the respondents. Content analysis was used to analyze the learning competencies suited for each of the mobile apps of the DOST Grade 7 Courseware. The researcher also used thematic analysis to determine the significant experiences of Grade 7-STE students after using the courseware materials. During this difficult time, it is vital to consider the demographic profile of students in selecting effective and efficient supplementary materials. The DOST Courseware selected is based on the Most Essential Learning Competencies and from that only three courseware were utilized. To gather data for the significant experiences digital technologies were used such as web surveys through Facebook messenger. The findings of the study suggest that most of the significant experiences of the students were found on the “visual-aided discussions” theme along with motivation; the “Presence of inquiry-based teaching features” theme along with interest; and the “Completing game-based tasks” theme along with satisfaction. Based on the results and conclusions posted in the study, the same evaluation may be conducted in all the remaining DOST Courseware and can be conducted in regular classes where technology is scarce and development is low. Keywords: Education and Teaching, Significant Experiences, Thematic Analysis, Philippines-Asia
Establishing a Covid-19 Defensible Space According to Urban Fabric Using Analytical Hierarchy Processes (AHP): Case Study in Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur
Authors: Ramzi Qwasmi , Alias Bin Abdullah , Norzailawati Mohd Noor , Zainora Bt Asmawi
Published: October 2022

Since the start of 2020, people all around the globe have been subject to life-limiting limitations duw to Covid-19 that is unprecedented. The world’s population has been dealing with previously unheard-of restrictions on their way of life since the start of 2020. The proper urban planning is essential because it relates to land management to create a healthy environment free from epidemics. It analyses the planning effectiveness on space as defended space using GIS tools. This research has used five criteria such as walkability, sidewalk comfortability (obstacles on the sidewalk), sidewalk safety (sidewalk width and covid-19 area rate), building design, and open space. This study concentrated on the Bukit Bintang neighborhood. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, a new zone with fortified boundaries was established to offer open space. Finally, the study’s goals and objectives have been achieved using AHP method. Additionally, several suggestions were made for future action so that the Bukit Bintang region’s red zone area design is being enhanced to minimize or lessen the effects of catastrophic epidemics, just like the case with the Corona outbreak.
Social Media as A Marketing Tool for Healthcare Providers: A Literature Study
Authors: Ersha Mufti Kharisma , Chalik Sjaaf Amal , Rahmani Putri Andari
Published: October 2022

Introduction: The use of social media as a marketing tool has only grown in the last decade, so social media research has mostly focused on defining what it is through explaining the new terminology and concepts that form its foundation and exploring the impact of health care integration of social media on the behavior of health care users. Methods: This literature focuses on being able to describe what social media marketing is and to find out what factors influence the behavior of health service users relative to social networks by using the literature study or literature review method Objective: Approaches to communicating with health care users have changed a lot with the advent of social media. Therefore, health care workers must learn how to use social media in a manner that is consistent with their work plan. Result and discussion: Is that the technology readiness of health service users is important to be remembered by health services when marketing on social networks in the context of product marketing. Conclusion: Health service providers as health services must be able to market comprehensive services through social media properly as a means of expanding networks in order to provide the best service.
The Use of AISAS Method in Telemedicine Advertisement (Sentence Case)
Authors: Angga Alhudha Anky , Setyonugroho Winny , Pribadi Firman
Published: October 2022

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated digitalization in the health industry, indicating a transition in services toward telemedicine. In Indonesia, telemedicine is quickly expanding in tandem with technological advancements and legal regulations, with users increasing by 700 percent in the first year of 2020. This is because telemedicine is seen as a cutting-edge approach of dealing with the COVID-19 problem. Looking at the rise of digital marketing in the company and in the current market, it is not impossible for every hospital to begin using digital marketing in every activity, using various methods such as setting up websites and setting up social media. Thus, internet technology leads an advertising company named Dentsu to introduce a new buying process, namely AISAS (Attention, Interest, Search, Action, Share). Objective: This study is intended to analyze the use of AISAS method in telemedicine advertisement. Methods: This research involved 45 respondents. Respondents consisted of social media followers from hospital social media account selected by the purposive sampling. The SEM-PLS analysis in this research was used to analyze the direct effect of social media on purchase intention based on AISAS modeling. Results and Discussion: The results of this study indicate that social media has a significant and positive effect on the attention, interest and search factors of consumers. Meanwhile attention, interest, and search don’t have a significant effect toward purchase intention. Purchase intention has a significant and positive effect on action. Action doesn’t have significant effect to share. Conclusions: This study indicated telemedicine advertisement using social media as media promotion with AISAS modelling does not increase customer’s purchase intention.
Potential Anti-Bacterial Extract of Red Belt (Piper Crocatum Ruiz & Pav.) Against Staphylococcus Epidermidis
Authors: Dhea Ayu Sawitri Nanda , Novita Nurhidayati Mahmuda Iin
Published: October 2022

Introduction: Red betel leaf is a plant native to Indonesia which is used as an antiseptic, anti-cancer, and infection treatment. The ethanol content of red betel leaf extract is known to have antibacterial activity. Among them there are alkaloids, flavonoids, essential oils, tannins, and saponins.
Objective: to determine the potential of red betel leaf extract (Piper crocatum Ruiz & Pav.) in inhibiting the growth of Staphylococcus epidermidis bacteria.
Methods: Staphylococcus epidermidis bacteria were divided into 5 groups, PEG 5% as negative control, clindamycin 30µg/disk as positive control, extract 20%, 40%, 80% as treatment group. Measuring the zone of inhibition using a ruler.
Result: Staphylococcus epidermidis inhibition zone was formed at concentrations of 20%, 40%, 80%. Kruskal Wallis analysis showed significant results of p = 0.000 for bacteria.
Conclusion: Red betel leaf extract (Piper crocatum Ruiz & Pav.) has significant antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus epidermidis. The higher the concentration, the larger the diameter of the inhibition zone.
The Effect of Intervention on Semi Fowler and Fowler Positions on Increasing Oxygen Saturation in Heart Failure Patients
Authors: Wirawan Nandar , Periadi Nandi , Iqbal Kusuma M
Published: October 2022

Introduction: In Indonesia, data from the 2013 Basic Health Study showed the prevalence of heart failure was 0.3%, an estimated 530,068 people based on a doctor's diagnosis. Cardiovascular disease is a disease that interferes with the function of the heart and blood vessels, clinical symptoms in patients with congestive heart failure (CHF) include dyspnea, orthopnea, dyspnea and paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea (PND), pulmonary edema, ascites, pitting edema, weight gain and even shock. cardiogenic. Method: The method used in this research is an experimental research method. The type of research used is quasi-experimental (quasi-experimental). Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of semi-Fowler and Fowler positions on increasing oxygen saturation in heart failure patients at Sumedang Hospital. Results and Discussion: The first output shows the difference in oxygen saturation of the rear half-fowler of 45 and 90, on the rear half-fowler an average of 94.25, the minimum and maximum values ??of 90-97, Then to catch the rear bird of 90 the average is 96.50 and min and max are 93-99. Conclusion: The effect of half fowler and fowler positions given by Sumedang Hospital to increase blood oxygen saturation in heart failure patients with a value of 90.50. For the second half of Fowler's 45?, get the values, min 90 and max 97 and mean 94.25.
Estimation of the indoor radon levels using a detection chamber
Authors: Shabaan Doaa
Published: October 2022

Indoor radon-222 activity levels, effective radium content and annual effective dose at Jazan University in Jazan, Saudi Arabia are given for a variety of indoor sites (Research Laboratories, Computer Laboratories, Physics Laboratories, Chemistry Laboratories, Cafeteria and Biology Laboratory). A sealed-can technique based on the CR-39 nuclear tracks detector was used to monitor the radon gas study. In all sites in the study region, the obtained results suggest acceptable levels of indoor radon concentration and effective radium content. In computer laboratories, chemistry laboratories, and cafeterias radon contributes a significant amount to the total effective dose.