bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Covid-19-vakcinákkal kapcsolatos attitűdök vizsgálata az egészségügyi dolgozók és a laikusok körében
Authors: Molnár Dóra , Kristóf-Varga Erika , Lobanov-Budai Éva , Németh Anikó
Published: March 2023

Célkitűzés: A kutatás célja felmérni a laikusok és egészségügyi dolgozók attitűdjét a koronavírus elleni védőoltásokkal kapcsolatban, megkeresni a két csoport közötti hasonlóságokat, különbözőségeket. Vizsgálat módszere: Az online felmérés egy saját készítésű kérdőívvel történt 2022. október–november hónapokban, nem véletlenszerű mintavételi módszerrel, egyszerűen elérhető alanyokra támaszkodó mintavételi eljárással. Az adatfeldolgozás és adatelemzés IBM SPSS 20.6 statisztikai programmal, leíró statisztikai módszerrel, valamint χ2 és Mann–Whitney-próbákkal, Fisher-féle egzakt teszttel történt (p<0,05). Összesen 1041 értékelhető válasz érkezett. Eredmények: Három vagy annál több Covid elleni oltással rendelkezik az egészségügyi szakemberek 77,9%-a, a laikusok 45,9%-a. Az egészségügyi dolgozók szerint az oltás a leghatásosabb védekezés a koronavírus ellen, azonban közülük többen tapasztaltak mellékhatásokat az oltások után, és lelkileg jobban megviselte őket az oltakozás, mint a laikusokat. A laikusok bizalmatlanok, veszélyesebbnek tartják az oltásokat és több negatív hatást tulajdonítanak neki, mint az egészségügyi dolgozók. A legtöbb egészségügyi dolgozó a szakemberektől, míg a laikusok inkább az internetes hírportálokról, közösségi médiából szerzik az információkat. Többségében a nyugati vakcinák elfogadása jellemző a válaszadók körében, azonban a WHO védőoltás elfogadására való hajlandóság stációinak vizsgálata alapján megállapítható, hogy mindkét válaszadói csoportot a szakirodalmi arányokhoz képest elutasító attitűd jellemzi a koronavírus elleni oltással kapcsolatban. Következtetések: A laikusok félelmeit, negatív attitűdjét csak a jól informált egészségügyi dolgozók tudják csökkenteni, ezért fontos az egészségügyi szakember hiteles informálása a védőoltásokról.
Enzymatic and antibacterial activity of some actinomycete strains
Authors: Jamyanmyadag Munguntuya , Battsetseg Choidash , Oyukhan Khandaa , Sainbileg Purevjav , Erdenechimeg Shagdar , Rentsenkhand Tserennadmid , Pagmadulam Baldorj
Published: March 2023

The soil samples were collected from the Tuv provinces of Mongolia. Three cultures of actinomycetes were isolated and extracted bioactive crude extract with organic solvents, and their antimicrobial activity and some enzyme activities were determined. Actinomycetes 24-TSAND1, 21-TSB8, and 54-TSB4 had protease and amylase enzyme activities Cultures of actinomycetes 24-TSAND1, 21-TSB 8, and 54-TSB4 are highly active against pathogenic bacteria Staphylococcus aureus. However, 24-TSAND1 and 21-TSB 8 cultures were not effective against Escherichia coli pathogens, while 54-TSAND4 culture was moderately active. Also, the nucleotide sequence of the 16S rRNA gene of the actinomycete 24-TSAND1 culture was determined, and the phylogenetic analysis revealed that it depends on the species of Streptomyces microflavus.
Зарим актиномицетийн нутгийн өсгөвөрүүдийн ферментийн болон бичил биетний эсрэг идэвх
Төв аймгийн хөрснөөс ялгасан актиномицетийн 3 өсгөврийг сонгон органик уусгагчаар хандлан бичил биетний эсрэг идэвх болон зарим ферментийн идэвхийг тодорхойлов. Актиномицетийн 24-Цанд1, 21-ЦБ8 болон 54-ЦБ4 өсгөврүүд нь протеаза, амилаза ферментийн өндөр идэвхтэй байна. Актиномицетийн 24-Цанд1, 21- ЦБ8, 54-ЦБ4 нутгийн өсгөврүүд өвчин үүсгэгч S. aureus–ийн эсрэг идэвх өндөртэй байна. Харин E. coli өвчин үүсгэгчийн эсрэг 24-Цанд1, 21-ЦБ8 өсгөврүүд үйлчлээгүй бол 54-ЦБ4 өсгөвөр дунд зэргийн идэвхтэй байв. Мөн актиномицетийн 24-Цанд1 өсгөврийн 16S рРНХ генийн нуклеотидийн дарааллыг тогтоож, филогенетикийн анализ хийхэд Streptomyces microflavus-ийн төрөл зүйлд хамаарч байгааг тодорхойлов.
Түлхүүр үгс: Актиномицет, 16S рРНХ ген, филогенетик, фермент, бичил биетний эсрэг идэвх
Genetic structure of the “Gaviluud” Mongolian sheep population
Authors: Ariuntuul Tsendsuren , Tsendsuren Tsedev
Published: March 2023

The genetic structure of the “Gaviluud” sheep population of Khanbogd Soum, Umnugovi Province was studied by polymorphism of the multilocus DNA AG-ISSR marker. A total of 24 fragments of the AG-ISSR-DNA marker were discovered in the study, and 83.33% of them were polymorphic. The genetic makeup of the “Gaviluud” sheep population, as revealed by polymorphism of the AG-ISSR-DNA marker, differed significantly from that of the “Saintsagaan” and “Darkhad” sheep populations.
“Гавилууд” хонины сүргийн генетик тогтоц
Өмнөговь аймгийн Ханбогд сумын “Гавилууд” хонины популяцийн генетик тогтцыг мултилокусын ДНХ-ийн AG-ISSR маркерын полиморфизмоор төлөөлүүлэн судлав. “Гавилууд” хонины популяцид AG-ISSR-DNA маркерын полиморфизмыг судлахад AG-ISSR-DNA маркерын 24 фрагмент тохиолдож байгаа ба AG-ISSR маркерын 83.33% нь полиморф байгааг илрүүлэв. “Гавилууд” хонины популяцийн AG-ISSR-DNA маркерын полиморфизмоор илэрхийлсэн генетик тогтоц “Сайнцагаан” болон “Дархад” үүлдрийн хониныхоос статистикийн хувьд бодитойгоор ялгаатай байв.
Түлхүүр үгс: Монгол хонь, популяцийн генетик тогтоц, ДНХ-ISSR маркер, ДНХ-полиморфизм
Expression of p53 and beta-catenin proteins in hepatocellular carcinoma
Authors: Ariya Enkhtuya , Khurelsukh Buyanbat , Sondor Ganbat , Ankhbayar Enkhbaatar , Gan-Erdene Baatarjav , Taivan Nanzaddorj , Gantulga Davaakhuu , Oyunsuren Tsendsuren
Published: March 2023

The expression of p53 and beta-catenin proteins in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) samples with mutations in the tumor suppressor TP53 gene, which has a high frequency of mutations in liver cancer, and the CTNNB1 gene, which plays an important role in the Wnt signaling pathway, were identified. As a result, the beta-catenin protein was increased in 83.33% of liver tumor samples with CTNNB1 gene mutation, and p53 protein expression was increased in 50% of samples with TP53 gene mutation. According to this, it may be that liver tumors were caused by changes in p53 and beta-catenin protein expression.
Элэгний хорт хавдрын эсийн p53, бета-катенин уургийн экспресс
Элэгний хорт хавдрын мутацийн өндөр давтамжтай тохиолддог хавдар дарангуйлагч ТР53 ген болон Wnt дохиоллын замд чухал үүрэгтэй оролцдог CTNNB1 генийн мутаци илэрсэн элэгний хавдрын дээжүүдэд уургийн (p53, бета катенин) нийлэгжлийг вестерн блотын аргаар судлав. Судалгааны дүнд CTNNB1 генийн мутацитай элэгний хавдрын дээжүүдийн 83.33%-д бета-катенин уураг, ТР53 генийн мутацитай дээжүүдийн 50%-д р53 уургийн нийлэгжил тус тус нэмэгдсэн байв. Үүнээс үзэхэд p53 болон бета-катенин уургийн нийлэгжлийн өөрчлөлтөөр элэгний хавдар үүссэн байх магадлалтай.
Түлхүүр үгс: мутаци, хавдар, вестерн блот
White cell deficiency and TET2 and SRSF2 gene mutations
Authors: Dashnyam Bumbein
Published: March 2023

No abstract in English
Цагаан эсийн дутагдал ба TET2, SRSF2 генийн мутаци
A ACEITAÇÃO IMPACTA NOS NÍVEIS DE ANSIEDADE, DEPRESSÃO E COMPROMETIMENTO DA DOR EM MULHERES COM FIBROMIALGIA?
Authors: Pereira dos Santos Henrique Ilma , de Fátima Kirchner Luziane
Published: March 2023

Introdução: A fibromialgia (FM) é uma síndrome caracterizada por dor musculoesquelética, crônica e difusa em vários pontos do corpo que geram limitações significativas ao indivíduo e acometem principalmente mulheres. O objetivo deste trabalho foi comparar a ansiedade e depressão com a aceitação da dor em pacientes com Fibromialgia, identificando se maior aceitação da experiência dolorosa está correlacionada ao menor nível de depressão e ansiedade. Métodos: Estudo de corte transversal com 79 participantes com diagnóstico de Fibromialgia, do sexo feminino, entre 32 a 71 anos, recrutadas para participar de um projeto de extensão de uma instituição superior de ensino do estado do Mato Grosso do Sul. A coleta foi realizada de forma remota entre os anos de 2021 e 2022, a partir da aplicação dos instrumentos Escala Hospitalar de Ansiedade e Depressão (HAD), Questionário de Impacto da Fibromialgia (FIQ-R) e Chronic Pain Acceptance Questionnaire (CPAQ). Resultados: Os resultados apontaram que a correlação entre a aceitação da dor e comprometimento da dor foi moderada (r=-0,52), assim como foi observada a correlação negativa moderada entre a aceitação da dor, ansiedade e depressão. Conclusão: Esses dados sugerem que promover estratégias direcionadas a aceitação a dor poderá contribuir para reduzir o comprometimento funcional e emocional de pessoas com fibromialgia.
Estudio situacional de la parasitosis intestinal por nematodos a nivel mundial.
Authors: Castro Tigua Julio José , Salcedo Burgos Eduardo Antonio , Durán Pincay Yelisa Estefanía
Published: March 2023

Las infecciones parasitarias provocan una enorme carga de enfermedades, tanto en los trópicos, como en los subtrópicos, y se involucran también los climas más templados. El impacto que tienen las parasitosis por nematodos está vinculado con la anemia, el deterioro del estado nutricional, físico y cognitivo, esto, porque afectan a la mucosa intestinal. El objetivo del estudio fue analizar el estudio situacional de la parasitosis por nematodos a nivel mundial. La metodología se basó en una revisión sistemática en la búsqueda literaria relevante sobre el tema a tratar. Se utilizaron buscadores como: Pubmed, Google Académico, Dialnet, SciELO, Redalyc, ELSEVIER y Medigraphic, además del uso de términos MeSH y boleanos. Los nematodos se presentan más en niños menores de 15 años en ambos sexos, entre los síntomas más encontrados por esta parasitosis se encuentra el dolor abdominal, fiebre, náuseas y vómitos. El patógeno más común encontrado fue Ascaris lumbricoides, sin embargo, se presentaron otros, como Trichuris trichuria. En relación al diagnóstico para nematodos, existen los métodos más comunes realizados como es el examen coprológico,el coproscópico. Y también examen de radiología, la detección de antígenos y anticuerpos, el método de Faust, Baerman, la Sedimentación por Centrifugación, Ritchie y formoléter.
Real time PCR quantification of goat - defensin mRNA expressed by different tissues of Osmanabadi goat
Authors: C SHENDE TEJAS , K BARATE ABHIJIT , VIPUL
Published: March 2023

In the present investigation, goat β-defensin (GBD) expression in different tissues of Osmanabadi goat was studied. Goat tongue epithelia had the highest level of GBD expression, followed by reticulum, rumen, omasum, kidney, spleen, liver and uterus. Minimal expression of GBD was observed in Osmanabadi tracheal tissue. To our knowledge, this is the first study to report expression of GBD in goat rumen.
Ovulatory response of Beef and Dairy cows subjected to two follicular emergence synchronization protocols before superovulation
Authors: GONZÁLEZ–RAMOS M A , ÁNGEL–GARCÍA O , VELIZ–DÉRAS F G , GAYTÁN–ALEMÁN L R , GUILLEN–MUÑOZ J M , CORRALES A SOLÍS , GUERRERO–GALLEGO H Z , MORALES–CRUZ J L
Published: March 2023

The aim of this study was to evaluate the superovulation response of Beef and Dairy donor cows to two differentfollicular emergence synchronization protocols. Twenty-two beef and dairy cows were divided into two groups viz.Conventional group (n=8) having four Holsteins and four Charolais cows between days 10 and 11 of their estrouscycle and IVD+EB group (n=14) with six Holsteins and eight Charolais cows treated with an intravaginal device (IVD) containing 1.9 g of P4 + 2 mg of estradiol benzoate (EB) between days 10 and 11 of their estrous cycle. The superovulation protocol consisted of intramuscular application of FSHp twice a day for four days, in decreasing doses (850 IU for Dairy cows and 500 IU for Beef cows). The number of follicles (13±1.1 vs. 7.5±0.9) and embryoscollected (11.7±2.1 vs 6.1±1.0) were significantly affected by the treatment in the Beef cows but, the protocols didnot significantly affect these variables in Dairy cows (12.2±0.9 vs 10.4±0.7, respectively). Regarding the productionof non-viable embryos, a significant difference was only found in the group of Beef cows for both treatments (8.2±2.3 vs. 1.3±0.3, respectively). Results showed that IVD+EB is not necessary for the superstimulation of the emergence of a new follicular wave before superovulation when it starts in the mid-luteal phase of the estrous cycle in Holstein cows and beef cows, since they had similar results without significant differences between both treatments.
Application of neuromuscular blockade using Rocuronium for performing different surgeries and its reversal by Neostigmine-Glycopyrrolate combination in dogs
Authors: RANA YUDHVIR , KUMAR ADARSH , KUMAR ROHIT , KUMAR AMIT , TYAGI S P , KAUSHAL SARA , KUMAR AKSHAY , SINGH MANGAL , MAHANTESH VIJAY , THAKUR KALPNA
Published: March 2023

This study was executed in the clinical setup to investigate the effects of Rocuronium and its reversal by Neostigmine and Glycopyrrolate (Myopyrolate) combination in Propofol-Isoflurane anaesthetized dogs. Rocuronium-induced neuromuscular blockade was applied to 21 clinical cases. Out of which, 19 cases were of orthopaedic surgeries and 2 cases of ovariohysterectomy. After the animal had stabilized on the mixture of isoflurane and oxygen, the relaxation of muscle was induced using Rocuronium @ 0.5 mg/kg b.wt. Immediately IPPV was provided in volume control mode. Neuromuscular blockade was reversed using a single syringe combination drug having both Neostigmine and Glycopyrrolate (Myopyrolate) @ 0.05 mg/kg b.wt and @ 0.01 mg/kg b.wt, respectively. Rocuronium caused the centering of the ocular globe gradually in less than 30 sec. During orthopaedic surgeries, the reduction of fractured ends became easy without much tissue trauma. In ovariohysterectomy surgeries, the appropriate level of abdominal muscle relaxation further helped in the easy exteriorization of the ovarian stump. The onset time for Rocuronium was 17.64±1.10 sec and its duration of action was 27.82±0.72 min. The use of Rocuronium along with IPPV caused minimal alteration of the physiological parameters with no clinical consequences and thus can be considered a complication-free anaesthetic protocol for interventions demanding muscle relaxation.
Characterization and performance evaluation of indigenous geese of Assam
Authors: HOQUE HANIDUL , PHOOKAN ARUNDHATI , GOSWAMI R N , KALITA DHIRESWAR , DAS BULA , DAS ARPANA , HUSSAIN JAKIR , KHANIKAR DIMPI
Published: March 2023

The present study aimed to phenotypically characterize the indigenous geese of Assam, in North East India. These geese were observed to have two types of plumage colour (white and cinnamon) and plumage pattern (solid and bordered); and three different bill colours (black, orange, yellow). The shank and feet colour was found to be mostly orange and sometimes yellow. The eye colour was found to be black, brown and sometimes grey and skin colour as white. The least squares means for body weight at hatching, 4, 6-8 and 12 months and above age were 0.087±0.001, 3.030±0.022, 3.480±0.055 and 3.970±0.025 kg, respectively. The average age at first egg, annual egg production, clutch size and clutch interval were 320.196±2.882 days, 19.886±0.306, 9.897±0.143 and 59.206±0.531 days. Average fertility and hatchability percentage under natural condition were found to be 87.11% and 80.53%, respectively. The study revealed that the indigenous geese of Assam are heavier birds with high potential for meat production with two colour variants, viz. White and Cinnamon in the study area covering four districts. The study generated baseline information on physical characteristics, productive and reproductive performances of indigenous geese of Assam under native field condition which would be of great help in documentation and development of breed descriptors for registration, improvement and conservation.
Estimation of combining ability and heterosis for yield and yield attributing traits in Indian mustard (Brassica juncea)
Authors: PRIYAMEDHA PRIYAMEDHA , KUMAR ARUN , HAIDER Z A , RAM BHAGIRATH , SINGH V V , SINGH DHIRAJ
Published: March 2023

Indian mustard [Brassica juncea (L) Czern. and Coss.] is an important oilseed crop which occupies leading position in oilseed sector of Indian agriculture. Development of high yielding genotypes with high oil content in Indian mustard has been a major breeding objective owing to high edible oil import in India. Present study was conducted with a set of 53 genotypes, that included 40 crosses and 13 parents evaluated for pooled estimation of combining ability and heterosis for yield and yield attributing traits during rabi 2014-15 under timely sown, late sown and extra late sown environmental conditions. The crosses were developed in line × tester design involving 8 lines and 5 testers during rabi 2013-14. The genotype × environment interaction was significant for almost all the traits studied indicating differential response of genotypes to the change in environments. The pooled analysis of variance over environments revealed sufficient differences among environments, parents, hybrids and parent vs. hybrids for most of the traits studied. Importance of both additive and non-additive types of gene actions was observed for seed yield and yield attributing traits. Estimates of GCA effects indicated that NRCHB-101, Pusa Bold and RGN-73 were good general combiners for seed yield/plant and yield attributing traits, i.e. 1000-seed weight, siliqua length, number of primary branches and number of secondary branches. The parent, Pusa Mustard-25 showed good combining ability for dwarfness and early maturity. The hybrids, viz. NRCHB-101 × EC552577, NRCHB-101 × BPR543-2, Pusa Mustard-25 × EC552577, BAUM-2007 × EC552577 and BAUSM 92-1-1 × RGN-73 had significantly high SCA effects, >15% heterobeltiosis and high per se performances for seed yield per plant. The parents showing good combining ability would be identified as promising genotypes and the hybrids having high SCA effects with high heterobeltiosis could give transgressive segregants for seed yield and yield attributing traits under different sowing conditions.
Pengaruh Loyalitas Karyawan dalam Meningkatkan Kepuasan Iterhadap IManajemen IKinerja di Tempat Kerja (Perusahaan)
Authors: Tambunan Elya Ramadhani , Sari Sekar , Munthe Yusnita Ulfah , Zainarti Zainarti
Published: March 2023

Companies often struggle to cultivate employee loyalty. It is difficult to get employees who want to stay long in the company. To encourage this, businesses need to create a comfortable work environment where employees can do their best and are less stressed. This will also help them stay with the company and make employees more loyal. Incentives can also be used by the business world to encourage employees to work hard, be responsible and succeed in achieving company goals. This study aims to ensure that business requires employee loyalty so that employees can work independently and collaboratively for the benefit of the company and its members. Working together towards a common goal and being willing to put a lot of effort into achieving it are two ways to build team loyalty. The research data was collected through the use of qualitative methods, field surveys, and employee performance observations.

Keywords: loyalty, performance.
The Complete Genome Sequence of Adansonia digitata (Malvaceae, Malvales), the African Baobab
Authors: Woods Stephen , O'Neill Kathleen , Pirro Stacy
Published: March 2023

Adansonia digitata, the African Baobab, is a long-lived tree species found in sub-Saharan Africa. We present the whole genome sequence of this species. Illumina paired-end reads were assembled by a de novo method followed by a finishing step. The raw and assembled data are publicly available via GenBank: Sequence Read Archive (SRR23340274) and assembled genome (JAQSVH000000000).
Business Practice Note No. 24: How to prepare a robust specification and reduce risks – especially when re-using a previous specification
Authors: Williams Steve
Published: March 2023

Steve Williams provides guidance on preparing a robust specification and explains why over-reliance on specifications from previous designs imports risks to projects. Steve discusses how to reduce or eliminate those risks, to improve quality, efficiency and safety.
Comment. There is more to a flower than a STEM
Authors: Harvey Bill
Published: March 2023

In response to a Viewpoint in the January issue, Bill Harvey makes a case that design can only be taught successfully if underpinned by design practice.
Business Practice Note No. 22: A short guide to British Standards
Authors: Yates Andy
Published: March 2023

Andy Yates provides an introduction to construction standards. While the article focuses on British Standards in the UK, the principles discussed are applicable to any jurisdiction.
Technical Guidance Note Level 2, No. 20: Design and detailing of lintels in masonry walls
Authors: O'Regan Chris
Published: March 2023

A significant-sized opening in a masonry wall will always require a lintel of some sort to bridge over it. A lintel is considered to be a secondary structural element whose purpose is to support the masonry that arches over the opening. It does this by spreading the vertical load of the masonry – and any other vertical loads being applied to the wall – away from the opening to either side of it. This Technical Guidance Note offers advice on the different types of lintel that are available, the detailing requirements of lintels, and the way in which they are designed.
An introduction to bridges for structural engineers (Part 2)
Authors: Bourne Simon
Published: March 2023

This paper concludes a two-part introduction to bridge design for structural engineers. Together, the two parts identify nine major issues relating to bridges, of which structural engineers more familiar with building design should be aware. Part 1 (published in January 2019) addressed construction, aesthetics, value, environment and loads. Part 2 now considers materials, structural elements, structural effects and detailing.
Designing for change: a new approach to residential construction
Authors: Lomas James
Published: March 2023

In this paper, James Lomas, winner of the Pai Lin Li Travel Award 2017, discusses his research into flexible design initiatives around the world. James examines schemes in the Netherlands, Japan and Malaysia, and considers what the UK construction industry could learn from these initiatives.
Sinergismo antibacteriano de Petiveria alliacea sobre bacterias de interés farmacológico
Authors: Armenta Barrios Julio Alfonso
Published: March 2023

Con el descubrimiento de la penicilina, el uso de antibióticos de amplio espectro para tratar infecciones causadas por bacterias de interés farmacológico se ha ampliado, lo que ha llevado al uso indiscriminado de antibióticos, así como el cambio morfológico y genético de esas bacterias, lo que ha causado su resistencia contra los antibióticos a los que antes eran susceptibles. La “revolución verde” y el estudio de las propiedades de interés biológico de ciertos compuestos vegetales, así como la relación entre estos y los antibióticos para inhibir el crecimiento bacteriano corresponden a un proceso conocido como sinergismo. El objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar el efecto de 3 fracciones del extracto hexánico de Petiveria alliacea contra dos cepas microbianas de interés farmacológico Klebsiella pneumoneae y Pseudomona aeruginosa. Se llevaron a cabo tres experimentos: el primero la extracción y fraccionamiento de extractos hexánicos los cuales fueron sometidos a ensayos bacterianos; el segundo experimento utilizando las fracciones con resultados favorables del experimento anterior, en el cual se evaluó con el propósito de observar el efecto sinérgico que tienen estas fracciones con antibióticos de amplio espectro; en un tercer experimento, se realizó un anápresentes en cada fracción. En conclusión, de las fracciones obtenidas solo tres presentaron actividad antimicrobiana y una presentó sinergismo inhibidor de mecanismos contradefensivos. Los compuestos fitol, 8-heptadeceno, 7-hexil-docosano, 11-pentil-eicosano y 13-docosenamida de la fracción V del extracto presentan actividad sinérgica y bactericida.
UPAYA MENINGKATKAN HASIL BELAJAR ILMU PENGETAHUAN ALAM (IPA) MELALUI METODE INKUIRI KOMPETENSI DASAR ENERGI PADA SISWA KELAS VII-6 DI SMP NEGERI 10 DEPOK
Authors: Nugraha Edi , Gunawan Ari
Published: March 2023

This study aims to increase the independence of students' lateral reasoning which has an impact on improving student learning outcomes in the science class. The learning method applied is the inquiry method which is expected to be able to solve the existing problems. This research has been carried out on 35 students of class VII-6. The action research was carried out for 4 months, from September to December 2016, and was carried out in 3 cycles, each cycle consisting of 3 meetings. Each cycle consists of 4 important activities, namely: Planning, Action, Observation, and Reflection. The implementation in the first cycle is in the form of energy learning and its changes through the inquiry method. The results of the first cycle, observations can be reflected to plan actions in the second cycle. The implementation in cycle II is in the form of learning energy and its changes as well as application in everyday life related to energy through the inquiry method. The implementation of actions in each cycle through the inquiry method by observing student actions, observing teacher performance, and motivating students to participate more with discoveries and experiments. the alternative energy that utilizes everyday materials which are considered partly as unutilized waste. The results of the study indicate that the independence of lateral reasoning through the application of good, directed, and guided inquiry methods can improve learning outcomes in Natural Science (IPA) basic energy competencies and motivate students to be responsible independently and in groups, able to think critically-applicatively which has an impact on student learning outcomes that improve in mastering science concepts as well as practice in learning and being active in making students more daring to study without relying on students who are considered capable and able to solve problems in everyday life that are faced about the context of science and can produce simple works of high creative value, namely the creation of works of energy utilization in everyday life that are converted into other energies
MASA DEPAN PRODI VOKASI KEUANGAN DAN PERBANKAN DI ERA NEO BANK DAN MERDEKA BELAJAR
Authors: Rochendi Teddy , Soesanto Slamet
Published: March 2023

Vocational education is education that emphasizes the importance of the profile of its graduates having certain skills that are specifically designed to meet the needs of industry as workers or as entrepreneurs. The massive use of information technology in the financial and banking industries has made it easier for people to transact business. The process of financial transactions involving a lot of human intervention can now be replaced by machines (technology). So it becomes a necessity that cannot be avoided by the banking finance study program so that it immediately adapts, where the graduate profile is prepared to be compatible with the needs of the industry. In the context of "free learning" students are given the option to explore their inner talents and abilities through learning opportunities outside the study program or outside the campus without being hampered by the completion of the main study program taken. Learning outcomes become the guide for the ongoing teaching and learning process. The driving elements for the realization of learning outcomes are: curriculum, lecturers, students, infrastructure/technology. By reconstructing the curriculum of the banking finance study program, it is hoped that this study program will be of higher quality and demand, which will then be able to have a direct positive impact on the progress of the finance and banking industry and the sustainability of the study program itself.
Novel Sorptive Sample Preparation Techniques for Separation Science
Authors: Samanidou Victoria , Kabir Abuzar
Published: March 2023

The primary analytical challenge is to selectively extract the target analytes using a suitable sample preparation technique and introduce them into the downstream analytical instrument. The critical step in the chemical analysis is sample preparation. Sorptive sample preparation techniques are among the new generation of microextraction approaches, and are compliant with green analytical chemistry principles. A recent intercontinental collaboration between two academic research laboratories—the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, and the Florida International University, USA—has yielded a significant number of analytical/bioanalytical methods using fabric phase sorptive extraction (FPSE), magnet integrated fabric phase sorptive extraction (MI-FPSE), and capsule phase microextraction (CPME) for the isolation of various analytes from different complex sample matrices. A brief description of these techniques with regards to principle, synthesis, applications, and advantages and disadvantages along with paradigms is presented.
The role of renewable energy and technological innovations toward achieving Iceland's goal of carbon neutrality by 2040
Authors: Raihan Asif , Tuspekova Almagul
Published: March 2023

Iceland has set a target of becoming carbon neutral by the year 2040, and this study looks into the role that economic growth, renewable energy use, and technological innovation could play in getting them there. The Dynamic Ordinary Least Squares (DOLS) technique was used to analyze time series data from 1990 to 2021. According to the results of the DOLS estimation, a one-percentage-point increase in economic growth is associated with a 0.39% increase in CO2 emissions. Furthermore, increasing the use of renewable energy by 1% is related to a reduction in CO2 emissions of 1.46 percent over the long run, as indicated by the coefficient of renewable energy use being negative and statistically significant. The calculated long-run coefficient of technical innovation is negative and statistically significant, suggesting that a 1% increase in technological innovation results in a 0.02% reduction in CO2 emissions. The empirical results show that as Iceland's economy grows, so do its CO2 emissions, but that the country may get closer to its objective of carbon neutrality through the growing use of renewable energy and technological innovation. Alternative estimators, such as fully modified least squares (FMOLS) and canonical cointegrating regression, do not significantly affect the estimated results (CCR). Furthermore, the pairwise Granger causality test is employed to capture the causal relationship between the variables. In order for Iceland to reach its objective of carbon neutrality by 2040, this article offers policy ideas centered on a low-carbon economy, the promotion of the use of renewable energy sources, and the financing of technical progress.
Pterocarpus santalinoides and Pterocarpus mildbraedii Twigs Extracts Induced Changes on Early Stage Reproductive Chemistry of Male Oryctolagus cuniculus
Authors: Ohiri Reginald Chibueze , Ogunka-Nnoka Charity Uchechi , Rotu Rotu, Avwarute
Published: March 2023

Background: Male reproductive anomalies have been so challenging to humans that many synthetic drugs are presently produced to aid affected subjects. Financial impediments during treatments and possible adverse effects of synthetic drugs has necessitated the need for a natural alternative. This study investigates the role of Pterocarpus santaliniodes and Pterocarpus mildbraedii twigs extracts on early stage reproductive chemistry of male.

Materials and Methods: Fresh twigs of P. santaliniodes and P. mildbraedii were separately destalked, washed, dried, pulverized and extracted using a Soxhlet extractor, with dichloromethane as solvent. The effect of the extracts on testosterone, luteinizing hormone, follicle stimulating hormone, sperm counts, motility and morphology of male Orytolagus cuniculus examined.

Results: Testosterone was highest in 200 mg/kg body weight P. santalinoides extract treated animals with a value of 7.05 + 0.44 ng/mg while Luteinizing hormone and Follicle stimulating hormone were highest in 200 mg/kg body weight P. mildbraedii extracts treated animals with values of 3.91 + 0.22 ng/mg and 15.14 + 1.86 µl/ml respectively. Control had highest sperm counts (87 million sperm per milliliter), motility (90.00 + 4.00%) and morphology (9.00 + 1.00%).

Conclusion: Early stage elevation of reproductive hormones by the extracts indicates a possible enhancement of reproductive chemistry on continuous use of extract.
“Black or White” : Cultural Separation in August Wilson’s Two Trains Running
Authors: Hassan Sami Abed , Sameer Ali Kareem
Published: March 2023

Being the winner of two Pulitzer Prizes, August Wilson is an African American dramatist who mingles African American culture and heritage in his play “Two Trains Running” that was published in 1990. The play concentrates on the feelings of African American individuals in a time when those people start to stand against the inequality and justice in society. This paper focused on how Wilson separates between the two cultures; Black and White, and the struggle between the two cultures in society. The paper also studied how the character of Hambone suffers until death in order to understand the struggle of his ancestors in the past. The paper proves that Wilson’s play is a bridge between the Civil Rights movement and Black Power through the depiction of tensions between the characters who suffer the trauma of white exploitation and racism. The paper concludes that because of racism black individual should have a double consciousness in order to live peacefully in America.
KEMAMPUAN BERPIKIR KRITIS PESERTA DIDIK MELALUI MODEL PEMBELAJARAN LEARNING CYCLE PADA MATA PELAJARAN IPA MATERI SUMBER DAYA ALAM
Authors: Kusnadi Dede , Febiani Musyadad Vina , Ma'mun Makky
Published: March 2023

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui kemampuan berpikir kritis peserta didik melalui model pembelajaran learning cycle pada mata pelajaran IPA. Penenlitian ini dilaksanakan dengan metode penelitian tindakan kelas. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian tindakan kelas dan pembahasan yang telah dilaksanakan di kelas IV SDN Tanjungsari I Kecamatan Cilebar Kabupaten Karawang maka hasil penelitian adalah sebagai berikut: 1) Pembelajaran dengan menggunakan model Learning Cycle melalui mata pelajaran IPA ternyata mampu meningkatkan mutu dan kualitas proses pembelajaran secara efektif dan efisien; 2) Dapat diperoleh hasil pada saat Proses Pembelajaran dengan menggunakan Model Pembelajaran Learning Cycle Pada tahap Pra Tindakan, Jumlah peserta didik yang serius mengikuti pembelajaran adalah 5 orang atau 25% dan jumlah peserta didik yang tidak serius adalah 15 orang atau 75%. Namun selama proses pelaksanaan pembelajaran dengan model pembelajaran Learning Cycle ini, Jumlah peserta didik yang serius mengikuti pembelajaran meningkat yaitu 18 orang atau 90% dan jumlah peserta didik yang tidak serius adalah 2 orang atau 10%; 3) Sebanyak 70% peserta didik pada siklus I telah mampu mengerjakan tes evaluasi dan mendapatkan nilai ≥ 60% yaitu batas minimum ketuntasan hasil belajar, sedangkan pada siklus II sebanyak 90% peserta didik telah mampu memenuhi nilai KKM, yang berarti indikator keberhasilan penelitian tindakan kelas ini telah tercapai dan dikatakan berhasil. Pelaksanaan pembelajaran Learning Cycle materi Sumber daya alam dikatakan dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar peserta didik.
UPAYA MENINGKATKAN KONSENTRASI BELAJAR ANAK USIA DINI MELALUI METODE DEMONSTRASI
Authors: Cecep Cecep , Thosin Waskita Deden , Sabilah Nurlaela
Published: March 2023

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi konsentrasi siswa dalam pembelajaran masih rendah, sebagian besar siswa tidak dapat menjawab pertanyaan guru dan metode yang digunakan guru hanya terbatas pada metode ceramah dan tanya jawab. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui upaya meningkatkan konsentrasi belajar anak usia dini melalui metode demonstrasi di PAUD Melati III Kecamatan Telukjambe Barat Kabupaten Karawang. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK). Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa setelah menerapkan pembelajaran dengan menggunakan metode demonstrasi dapat meningkatkan konsentrasi dan minat belajar anak sehingga dapat terciptanya situasi dan kondisi pembelajaran yang kondusif. Hal ini dapat terlihat dengan meningkatnya hasil belajar yang diperoleh anak secara signifikan sehingga mampu mencapai nilai hasil belajar yang baik.
STRATEGI PENDEKATAN PEMBELAJARAN DALAM AL-QURAN
Authors: Syach Alfyan
Published: March 2023

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi masalah pada kemampuan belajar anak masih rendah. Hal tersebut dikarenakan beberapa faktor diantaranya adalah kurangnya sarana dan prasarana, alat peraga yang digunakan dalam proses pembelajaran kurang sesuai, dan pemilihan pendekatan atau media pembelajaran yang kurang efektif. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui strategi pendekatan pembelajaran dalam al-qu’ran. Metode yang digunakan dalam kajian ini adalah pendekatan kepustakaan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pendekatan melalui percobaan dan pengamatan, dilakukan sehingga menghasilkan pengalaman dalam percobaan dan pengamatan tersebut. Namun terkadang tidak semua percobaan dan pengamatan itu menghasilkan hal-hal yang benar, bahkan terkadang salah. Di sinilah manusia dapat terus melakukan percobaan, hingga mendapat kebenaran. Kesimpulan penelitian ini bahwa pendekatan dalam pembelajaran memiliki pengaruh penting dalam kegiatan belajar mengajar. Semakin banyak pendekatan yang digunakan, pembelajaran yang dilakukan akan semakin menyenangkan, melahirkan nalar kritis peserta didik dan kreativitas guru. Beberapa ayat al-Quran pun memberikan gambaran tentang pendekatan-pendekatan dalam pembelajaran pendidikan Islam.
PENERAPAN MODEL PICTURE AND PICTURE UNTUK MENINGKATKAN HASIL BELAJAR PESERTA DIDIK DALAM PEMBELAJARAN IPS
Authors: Febiani Musyadad Vina
Published: March 2023

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi masalah pada peserta didik yang kurang aktif diberdayakan dalam pembelajaran yang menyenangkan dan bermakna. Hal tersebut dikarenakan beberapa faktor diantaranya adalah kurangnya sarana dan prasarana, alat peraga yang digunakan dalam proses pembelajaran kurang sesuai, dan pemilihan pendekatan atau media pembelajaran yang kurang efektif. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui penerapan model picture and picture untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar peserta didik dalam pembelajaran IPS mengenai tokoh-tokoh kemerdekaan Indonesia. Jenis penelitian yang diambil adalah penelitian tindakan kelas. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa hasil penelitian tindakan kelas yang dilaksanakan persentase hasil belajar peserta didik menggunakan model picture and picture mengalami peningkatan dalam setiap siklusnya, pada siklus I sebesar 26,4% , siklus II 67,6% dan siklus III 83,8%. Nilai rata-rata dalam hasil belajar pun mengalami peningkatan dalam setiap siklusnya pada siklus I nilai rata-rata sebesar 50,17 (kurang), pada siklus II nilai rata-rata sebesar 67,20 (cukup), pada siklus III nilai rata-rata sebesar 76,77 (baik). Dengan demikian dapat disimpulkan pembelajaran dengan model picture and picture pada pembelajaran IPS dalam materi tokoh-tokoh kemerdekaan Indonesia dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar peserta didik
MODEL REALISTIC MATHEMATIC EDUCATION DALAM MENINGKATKAN PEMAHAMAN KONSEP MATEMATIKA PADA MATERI PECAHAN
Authors: Nurhayanti Hani , Hendar Hendar , Kusmawati Ranti
Published: March 2023

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi masih banyak siswa yang belum dapat memahami konsep pecahan dengan baik. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui model realistic mathematic education dalam meningkatkan pemahaman konsep matematika pada materi pecahan. Jenis penelitian yang diambil adalah penelitian tindakan kelas. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa observasi guru pada siklus I dengan prosentase 72% (baik), kemudian mengalami peningkatan pada siklus ke II dengan prosentase 84 (sangat baik), kemudian pada siklus III terus meningkat dengan prosentase 91% (sangat baik). Pada siklus I dengan persentase aktivitas siswa 71% (baik) terlihat bahwa masih sangat banyak kekurangan, pada siklus II mengalami peningkatan dengan persentase aktivitas siswa 82 % (sangat baik), kemudian pada siklus III mengalami peningkatan lagi dengan persentase 92 % (sangat baik). Berdasarkan hasil ulangan pra siklus 40 % yang mencapai KKM. Kemudian pada siklus I hasil ulangan siswa meningkat menjadi 74 %. Pada siklus II tingkat ketuntasan ulangan siswa meningkat menjadi 84 % dan pada siklus III mengalami peningkatan lagi menjadi 92 % dan tes ulangan siswa sudah mencapai ketuntasan klasikal dengan persentase 90 %. Dengan demikian dapat disimpulkan bahwa model pembelajaran Realistic Mathematic Education dapat meningkatkan pemahaman konsep matematika pada materi pecahan.
Rechtsontologie und Natur. Zur Relevanz von Camus’ Konzeption der Revolte für eine ökologische Rechtsphilosophie
Authors: Steiger Johann Benedikt
Published: March 2023

The vast majority of studies concerning the ecological problems of the 21st century and their consequences for legal philosophy is based in legal ethics or moral philosophy. This article on the contrary takes an ontological perspective on the relation of law (as a part of culture) and nature. Therefore, Camus’ ontological approach to nature, moral philosophy and law will be analyzed in terms of its relevance for a possible ontological foundation of an ecological legal philosophy. One of the main aspects of the present study will be, whether normative elements could be derived from nature including their possible prevalence for law and legal philosophy.
The Issue of Interpretation Priority. Law as System of Principles and Rules
Authors: Pavčnik Marijan
Published: March 2023

The central contentual characteristic of the legal principle is that it is a value measure directing the definition (creation) of legal rules as to their contents, the understanding of the rules, and the manner of their application. In relation to legal rules, the fundamental difference between the two categories is that the principles are operationalized and applied via legal rules. The principles (e. g. the principle of the state governed by the rule of law) influence the rules by being the starting point for the creation of general legal acts (e. g. statutes). Further, one relies on legal principles when interpreting the statutes and establishing which legal rules are contained within them in a more or less definite manner. And, last but not least, the principles guide one how to apply the rules. However definite the legal rules may be, they cannot foresee all factual circumstances in which they are applied. And the principle helps one to define in more detail what the content of the rule should be in view of the concrete factual circumstances. The interpretative significance of legal principles is highlighted by the example of constitutional, statutory and subordinate legal regulations. The relations between these three levels are well analysed by the theory of the hierarchical structure of the legal order. If this theory is supplemented and also understood with regard to the contents, its contribution is even more significant. It is of special importance that legal principles in the narrow and broad senses of the word are incorporated into all levels of the graduated legal order. It is achieved thereby that the implementation of a lower level from a higher one is a little more definite, yet it is not and cannot be so definite as to stifle creativity. The central importance of legal principles is to show the direction where one must go. If such direction is not available, one gets lost in the woods.
Competency Modeling and Training Needs Assessment for Staff Development in Higher Education
Authors: Lee Chan , Gyu Han Jin , Sang Hoon Shin Simon
Published: March 2023

In the Digital Transformation era, Higher Education Institutions (HEI), including universities are seeking various methods to cope with the digital environment. Human resources management and development can be implemented in the HEI because university staff is the main human capital of HEI. In order to promote the performance of HEI, it is essential to develop the competencies of university staff, including digital literacy. The following research presents a redefinition of competencies for job levels of university staff and the training needs assessment of each competency for the Digital Transformation era. The result of the research implies that HEI should consider the emerging competencies and develop its staff for work efficiency and competitiveness of them in the Digital Transformation era.
Holistic Thinking in the Implementation of Digital Learning Activities, with Due Regard to Implementation of a Learning Management System and Digital Learning Course: A Field Report
Authors: Karin Baum Kai
Published: March 2023

Digital learning (DL) has enjoyed a huge amount of hype over the past two years. This is especially the case among businesses which just 5 years ago were convinced that DL could never replace in-person training. Looking back at the developments of the past years in the area of learning, the rollout of DL among companies, including the IT infrastructure that goes with it, has not always been without its issues. For this and other reasons, efforts are currently underway to rethink and revise the DL decisions of the last few years. Yet if there is so much to rethink, why not think holistically from the outset? In this respect, we might compare DL within an organization to the circulatory system in the human body: It reaches all areas of the organizations, supplying employees with important knowledge that is necessary for the survival of the organization. The present moment offers an opportunity to rethink what has been achieved so far. In order to ensure the success of this holistic redesign, this paper describes 7 steps for developing a DL approach, with tips from fieldwork which also cover the different areas of a company, such as learning strategy, roles and responsibilities.
Achieving Sustainable Development Goal Related to Water and Sanitation through Proper Sewage Management
Authors: Agarwal Aditi , Kaur Amanpreet , Saxena Sonika , Arora Sudipti
Published: March 2023

Due to urbanization, there is an increasing need for infrastructure and services, leading to pressure on the sewage system. As a result, water contamination and sewage-related illnesses are emerging. On-site sanitary facilities are insufficient, and current sewage systems are outdated, causing freshwater contamination and diseases such as typhoid, malaria, etc. Untreated domestic sewage/wastewater, mining waste, industrial wastewater, agricultural waste, and other contaminants are polluting most aquatic ecosystems worldwide, leading to harm to surface water bodies, sewage drainage systems, surface water, and groundwater. Various sewage disposal methods are discussed, but they are not sustainable. The UN proposed Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in response to the need for sustainability and the effects of pollution and population growth. SDG 6 aims to ensure equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene. It also includes goals to enhance water quality, increase water usage efficiency, develop integrated water resource management, and restore aquatic ecosystems. Efficient sewage disposal is crucial to reduce detrimental effects on the environment and public health. It is necessary to emphasize SDGs to protect the environment sustainably. It is crucial for the international community to work together to find effective and sustainable solutions to the problem of sewage management.