bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
How Gender Shapes Anger and Aggression
Authors: DeSalvo Nathan
Published: May 2023

Disordered anger has been associated with a range of threats to individual and public
health including increased risk of physical and mental health problems as well as
aggressive and violent behavior. Previous research has established relationships between
anger, anger expression, and gender. Differences in anger expression may be partially
attributed to variation in multiple aspects of gender. Existing literature has been reliant on
limited gender identity measures and primarily focused on the role of masculinity as a
predictor of aggression and violence. The current study aims to address this gap by using
continuous gender items to categorize participants into multifaceted profiles of gender
(Archetypical Men, Archetypical Women, Intertypical Men, Intertypical Women, and
Nonconforming) that are characterized by specific gender identity, expression, and
perception scores. The current study explores the relationship between anger and anger
expression within and between these gender profiles. An online survey administered a
continuous measure of sex and gender along with valid measures of anger and aggression
to 152 adult participants. As predicted, results indicated that anger scores were positively
associated with anger expression scores. The relationship between anger parameters and
anger expression did differ between gender groups, although most comparisons fell short
of statistical significance. Unexpectedly, Intertypical Women emerged as the group with
the highest anger and anger expression scores. Implications, interpretations, and
methodological topics are discussed.
Towards Sustainable Revitalization: The Public Squares Characteristics - Led the Adaptive Urban Revitalization Mechanisms
Authors: Ibrahim Zakariya Osamaa , Abdullah Sally Fakhri Khalaf
Published: April 2023

The public square is a specifically designed urban space that includes many natural and formative elements that achieve communication among the main axes of the city and facilitate the movement of users through it. The public squares (PSs) in many cities, especially Baghdad, need to be revitalized. The Adaptive Urban Revitalization (AUR) strategy, which focuses on improving the quality of urban spaces for PSs to enhance their location, activity, and purpose, can be used for this revitalization. The result is a new space that is adaptive and convenient with regard to the sustainable revitalization of the contemporary city. The main research problem is how to make PSs attractive places for users. There is an absence of clear knowledge about the mechanisms of the AUR strategy, its relationship to the characteristics of PSs, and its influence on the revitalization process. Considering this problem, the main research goal is to reveal the characteristics of PSs as factors that affect the mechanisms of AUR and the role that these influences have in developing a clear approach to the AUR strategy to make PSs attractive places for users. This can be done by improving their conditions and promoting their use more effectively. To achieve this goal, the research will address improving the quality of urban spaces through the application of the AUR strategy. The focus is on addressing urban problems that have an effect on PSs, obtaining the indicators of AUR, applying them to the selected case studies and testing them mathematically. The results of the research produced a clear approach with regard to utilizing the strategy of AUR in PSs. It examined all mechanisms represented by Urban Response, Urban Accessibility, and Dynamic Activities. The results showed a positive relationship of these mechanisms on the characteristics of PSs. Doi: 10.28991/CEJ-2023-09-04-015 Full Text: PDF
Uncovering the interdependence between hypertension and the inflammatory response for the patient affected by Covid 19 through mathematical modeling and computer-based analysis
Authors: Pacheco-Marin Rosario , Caballero-Cordero Carolina , Arciniega-González Jorge Arturo , Álvarez-Buylla Elena R. , Martínez-García Juan Carlos
Published: May 2023

We explore here the systems-based regulatory mechanisms that determine human blood pressure patterns. This in the context of the reported negative association between hypertension and COVID-19 disease. We are particularly interested in the key role that plays angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2), one of the first identified receptors that enable the entry of the SARS-CoV-2 virus into a cell. Taking into account the two main systems involved in the regulation of blood pressure, that is, the Renin-Angiotensin system and the Kallikrein-Kinin system, we follow a Bottom-Up systems biology modeling approach in order to built the discrete Boolean model of the gene regulatory network that underlies both the typical hypertensive phenotype and the hypotensive/normotensive phenotype. These phenotypes correspond to the dynamic attractors of the regulatory network modeled on the basis of publicly available experimental information. Our model recovers the observed phenotypes and shows the key role played by the inflammatory response in the emergence of hypertension.
Using Dimensionality Reduction to Diagnose Heart Diseases
Authors: Tabane Elias
Published: May 2023

Heart disease is a major health concern in South Africa, and early and accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment. In this context, dimensionality reduction techniques can play an important role. These techniques can help identify patterns and relationships in large and complex datasets, allowing for more efficient and accurate diagnoses. This paper provides an overview of the use of dimensionality reduction techniques, including principal component analysis (PCA), linear discriminant analysis (LDA), and t distributed stochastic neighbor embedding (t-SNE), in the diagnosis of heart diseases in South Africa. The paper also highlights the importance of considering the interpretability of the results, as well as potential biases in the data and algorithms, when selecting a technique. The purpose of this study is to predict the accuracy of heart disease using Dimensionality technique to determine if there was any enhance in predicting accuracy. Although the SVM show the better accuracy score of 71% over Random Forest with the score of 61% when PCA model is applied the use of dimensional reduction doesn’t produce better results.
Degenerate Apostol-Frobenius Type Poly-Genocchi Polynomials of Higher Order with Parameters a and b
Authors: Corcino Roberto Bagsarsa , Corcino Cristina
Published: May 2023

This paper introduces another variation of poly-Genocchi polynomials by mixing the concept of modified degenerate polyexponential function, Apostol-Genocchi polynomials and Frobenius polynomials. These polynomials are called the degenerate Apostol-Frobenius-type poly-Genocchi polynomials with parameters a and b. Several identities and formulas are derived including recurrence relations, explicit formulas and certain differential identity. Moreover, some relations are established connecting these polynomials to degenerate Stirling numbers of the first and second kind, higher order degenerate Bernoulli polynomials, and higher order degenerate Frobenius-Euler polynomials.
Dominant Aspects of Family Support of Menstrual Attitudes in Adolescent Girls
Authors: Rahmawati Ira , Rahmawati Iis , Safitri Yessi Eka
Published: April 2023

Adolescents are defined as individuals with an age range of 10-19 years. In Indonesia, 63.9% of girl adolescents had bad behavior in menstrual hygiene. This study will analyze the relationship between family support and menstrual hygiene attitudes of adolescent girls and the dominant aspect of family support in Jember and Bondowoso. This study uses an observational design using a cross-sectional approach and data were analyzed using multiple linear regression. The sampling technique used was proportional stratified random sampling with a total sample of 300 female adolescent respondents in rural areas of Jember and Bondowoso. Data retrieval was done by questionnaire via google form link. The results showed that there was a statistically significant relationship between family support and attitudes about menstrual hygiene (p-value = 0.012). The most dominant indicator of family support is the instrumental aspect by providing material or physical support that can support adolescent menstrual hygiene.
A manufacturing imperfection: fiber distortion and its effect on thermomechanical properties of polymer composites
Authors: ÖZ Fatih Ertuğrul
Published: April 2023

The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of a production imperfection, fiber distortions, on the resulting thermoelastic behaviour of composite materials in hexagonally packed Representative Volume Elements (RVEs) with finite elements micromechanical modelling. Instantaneous thermochemical and thermoelastic behavior of resin throughout the cure cycle is implemented into the model. This enables to calculate the resulting thermomechanical properties of composites, having fiber distortions from 0 to 18%, at the end of the cure cycle. It is found that the fiber distortion has great effect on the process induced residual stresses and Coefficients of Thermal Expansion (CTE) values. Equations expressing the variation of residual stresses and CTEs with fiber distortion are obtained. This study proves the importance of consideration of fiber distortions, a manufacturing defect, in finite element modeling of
composite materials.
Are Students Submitting their Mathematics Outputs on Time during the COVID-19 Pandemic? A Statistical Modeling
Authors: Casinillo Leomarich F.
Published: April 2023

During the pandemic, submitting students' outputs in mathematics is seldom on time because of a lack of focus on doing their activities before the deadline. In fact, several causal factors cause the students' submission process of mathematics outputs. Hence, this study focused on investigating the factors of outputs submission on time among students at Visayas State University taking a mathematics course online amid the new normal. The study involved statistical measures to summarize the variables of interest and employed binary logistic regression to model the causal factors affecting the students' submission on time. Results revealed that only 26.15% of the students are submitting their mathematics outputs on time. This means that during the pandemic, several students are having difficulty submitting their outputs on or before the given deadline. The logistic regression model showed that the significant factors that influence the students' submission on time include the availability of laptops (p-value=0.011), money spent on internet load (p-value=0.062), small household size (p-value=0.087), and internet signal strength (p-value=0.020). It is concluded that appropriate gadgets (technology) for online learning are a great help in accomplishing learning tasks on time. Additionally, less distraction at home, enough budget, and a good internet signal can progress their required mathematics activities and sustain an effective learning behavior amid the distance learning process. Hence, students must be supported by the Philippine government in terms of their need for learning tools that are suitable for online learning. Furthermore, teachers must provide attainable learning tasks given the deadline of submission and encourage their students to develop time scheduling management for their mathematics activities.
Postabortion Family Planning Utilization and Associated Factors among Women seeking Abortion Services: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Woldemichael Dereje , Agero Gebi , Jima Aman , Woldemichael Bedasa
Published: April 2023

Ethiopia is a country which suffers with one of the highest levels of unintended pregnancies and unsafe abortion practices. The aim of this study was to assess the utilization of post-abortion family planning and associated factors among women seeking abortion services in Asella town health facilities. A facility based cross-sectional study design was conducted among women who came for abortion services from July 15 to October 15, 2019. Two hundred seventy-six participants were included using a systematic random sampling technique. Both descriptive and logistic regression analysis were conducted. In multivariate analysis, variables which had a p-value < 0.05 was considered as significantly associated with the outcome variable. Postabortion family planning utilization among study participants was 146 (53.7%) (95% CI=47.4, 59.2). Formal education (AOR=4.45: 95% CI: (1.18, 16.74), previous history of abortion (AOR=0.35; 95% CI: (0.14, 0.85), positive attitude to towards family planning (AOR=2.62; 95% CI: (1.09, 6.27), counseled on postabortion family planning utilization (AOR=3.12; 95% CI: (1.30, 7.51) were significantly associated with post abortion family planning utilization. In this study, nearly fifty percent of the respondents did not utilize Postabortion Family Planning (PAFP). Educational status, history of pervious abortion, decision when to have a child, attitude toward PAFP utilization and counseling about PAFP were significantly associated with post-abortion family planning use. The health care providers who give abortion service should give counseling for all women who get abortion service. More accents should be given to misperception of PAFP to change the negative attitude of utilization of PAFP.
The Positive Effects of Manual Pronation in a United States Community Based Hospital Intensive Care Unit During the COVID-19 Surge Crisis
Authors: Mollie Hoerr  , Mary Heitschmidt  , Hugh Vondracek
Published: May 2023

Background

Patients in acute respiratory distress syndrome suffer a high mortality rate; however, manual pronation has a survival advantage up to 17% (Gattinoni, 2013). March 2020 marked the initial COVID-19 surge in the US, characterized by government lock-downs, inundation of healthcare systems, and high patient fatality levels. Initially, COVID-19 patients who might benefit from manual pronation were transferred to other local facilities until our interdisciplinary team implemented a manual pronation policy within 27 days of receiving our first COVID-19 positive patient.

Aim

The aim of this study was to describe the impact of a community hospital partaking in manual pronation for the first time, quality care metrics—specifically Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSIs), Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTIs), and Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia/Events (VAP/VAEs)—associated with the COVID-19 surge, and the barriers overcome during this process.

Methods

This retrospective data collection study included hypoxemia, intubation, discharge and quality safety data from March 13 to June 1, 2020 for patients who underwent manual pronation.

Results/Findings

Pronation occurred a total of twenty-seven times in 13 patients (seven (53.8%) survived and six (46.2%) died during hospital admission). Four (57.1%) of the patients who survived were discharged home, two (28.6%) went to a rehabilitation facility, and one (14.3%) was transferred to an outside hospital. Zero CAUTIs (458 catheter days), CLABSIs (371 central line days), and VAEs (384 ventilator days) occurred during the study.

Conclusions

With the newly acquired proning policy in place and creative COVID-19 care, data were consistent with an overall improvement in patient outcomes. Manual pronation was shown to improve P/F ratios. There were no upticks in hospital acquired infections, notably CAUTIs, CLABSIs, and VAP/VAEs at our facility.
Brief Overview of the Use of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) in COVID-19 Patients with Severe Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
Authors: Macido Antony , Nair Vidya
Published: May 2023

Background
A serious complication of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Hypoxemia refractory to traditional management, including invasive positive pressure ventilation, is not uncommon with COVID-19. It can lead to circulatory failure necessitating the use of mechanical circulatory support devices, specifically extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).
Aim
This paper provides a brief update on the use and indications of ECMO for adult patients with COVID-19 around the world.
Methods
We conducted a rapid umbrella review on the use of ECMO in treating COVID-19-related ARDS (CARDS), as well as current indications and contraindications for the initiation of ECMO. We reviewed the use of venovenous (V-V) ECMO and veno-arterial (V-A) ECMO in CARDS.
Findings
V-V ECMO is the primary ECMO mode employed in the majority of the patients who required ECMO support for CARDS. Although the duration of V-V ECMO in COVID-19 was longer than the V-V ECMO in non-COVID-19 patients with ARDS, the mortality rate appears similar. Meta-analyses reviewed reported an in-hospital mortality rate ranging from 37% to 49% for COVID-19 patients who required V-V ECMO.
Conclusion
The survival benefit of ECMO in COVID-19 patients with severe cardiopulmonary failure is not clearly established, but V-V ECMO may be considered in adults with COVID-19 and severe cardiopulmonary compromise when resources are available. V-A ECMO may be considered in COVID-19 patients with severe cardiac failure, but limited data are available on survival benefits.
Development of Interactive Physics E-Book to Reduce Student Misconception
Authors: Afriwardani Pinandita , Jumadi Jumadi , Pribadi Farchan Oktavianto
Published: May 2023

This research develops an interactive physics e-book to provide innovation in physics learning at schools. The purpose of the study was to determine the feasibility of a physics e-book on simple harmonic motion material, to determine the reduction of student misunderstandings after learning using e-books, and to determine the practicality of the e-books developed. This research uses research and development (R&D) methods with the research subjects of class X students. Based on learning innovations that have been carried out, it was concluded that e-book learning media has been developed to reduce student misunderstandings. E-book has been validated by 3 experts and the result are very good so it is suitable for use in learning. There is a reduction in student misunderstandings in modeling and implementation classes. The largest decrease occurred in the implementation class which was 11.00% while the modeling class was 9.00%. The e-books used successfully improved students' understanding by 18.00% in classroom modeling and 48.00% in implementation classes. The effectiveness of e-books in reducing student misconceptions belongs to the medium criteria in all classes. The practicality of e-books in modeling and implementation classes belongs to very good criteria.
Effectiveness of the Questioning, Answering, Sharing, Extending, and Evaluating Learning Model on Improving Students Critical Thinking Skills
Authors: Yani Ahmad , Adriani Adriani , Arafah Muhammad , Upe Ambo , Suryani Siti Darwa
Published: May 2023

The purpose of this research is to examine the efficacy of the QASEE learning model in increasing critical thinking abilities of students in class XI at UPT SMA Negeri 6 Wajo. This study was carried out at SMA Negeri 6 Wajo during the academic year 2021/2022. The sample strategy employed is a basic random sampling method with a quasi-experimental design pattern with nonequivalent control groups. Essay exams were used to collect data on critical thinking abilities. The acquired data was then examined using the ANOVA test. Data study using the SPSS 26 for Windows tool reveals that the QASEE learning model has an impact on developing students' critical thinking abilities. The experimental class's N-Gain value for critical thinking abilities is 0.71, whereas the control class's N-Gain value is 0.42. Based on the ANOVA test findings, the significant value of critical thinking skills is less than 0.05, indicating that the QASEE learning model has an impact on increasing students' critical thinking abilities.
Preliminary Analysis of Enrichment Media Based on Physics Edupark in Cave Tourism Destination
Authors: Lisa Tessa Destia Putri , Rifai Hamdi , Husna Husna , Anwar Pratiwi Ineke
Published: May 2023

This research is a preliminary research that aims to analyze the needs in developing enrichment media based on edupark physics in cave tourism destinations. The type of research used is the research and development using the Plomp model. This research is only a preliminary research phase which consists of teacher analysis, student analysis, and potential material analysis. The data used in this study were obtained from interviews and questionnaires given to physics teacher and 68 students from class X which is combined from SMAN 1 Lareh Sago Halaban and SMAN 2 Sijunjung students. Based on this preliminary research, the results show that media in video form has advantages for: motivating students to learn, showing physical phenomena as a whole, helping to develop student’s knowledge and skills, and helping students master the physics material. Besides that, cave tourism activities can be used as a physics edupark and as an object in developing physics edupark enrichment media in the form of videos because they have many connections with physics concepts. It can be concluded that multimedia interactive in the form of video is the most suitable learning media to be used as an enrichment media based on physics edupark.
Development of Interactive Learning Media for H5P-Based Elasticity Materials in the Mobilizing School Curriculum
Authors: Chasani Akrom , Nasir Muhammad , Erviyenni Erviyenni
Published: May 2023

The curriculum in Indonesia has undergone several changes and improvements with the aim of realizing technological developments in the era of the industrial revolution 5.0. provide new color variations in the educational aspect as a means of implementing the driving school curriculum. Research and development (research and development / R&D) is a research method used to develop or validate products used in education and learning. Material expert validation results get a percentage of 94.12% in the Very valid category, or can be used without revision, product testing by 28 students gets a percentage of 91.42% in the Very valid category, or can be used without revision so that this media can be used as an alternative media in learning. Based on the results of the study it is suggested that elasticity Interactive Learning Media can be concluded that H5P-based elasticity learning media is appropriate for use and supports school programs in the field of school digitization
Planning Counseling Methods in Supporting Sustainable Forestry Development in Simalungun Regency
Authors: Damanik Sarintan Efratani , Purwoko Agus
Published: May 2023

Simalungun Regency is an agricultural area and the main occupation of the community is agriculture. To support development in agriculture, especially in the field of community forestry, it is very necessary to be accompanied by extension workers. Forestry extension workers provide guidance and assist farmers either in the form of demonstrations or examples of work in farming to solve all the problems faced. The existence of community forestry extension workers in Simalungun Regency, the socio-economic life and knowledge of the community have changed for the better. Seeing the difficult challenges that will be faced by extension workers, it is necessary to have an accurate method in delivering the material so that farmers are willing to adopt the material from the extension worker. The data analysis technique using Process Hierarchy Analysis (AHP) is to solve problems by breaking down into groups then arranged into a form of hierarchy with a decision support system for selecting a health counseling method by determining the top priority of several criteria and existing alternatives to make decisions in the selection of counseling method planning.  The weight of the value of each alternative based on the evaluation of the weighting that has been carried out with a higher weight indicates its level of importance. So the alternative development of the independence of farmer groups selected as a sustainable forestry development strategy is in accordance with the planning of forestry extension methods
Education of Tidal Flood Disaster Mitigation and Environmental Awareness Through Simulation Video Assisted-Problem Based Learning Model
Authors: Riyansyah Rizki , Masturi Masturi
Published: May 2023

The purpose of this research is to determine the tidal flood disasters mitigation understanding and environmental awareness, as well as to measure the achievement of learning outcomes through the implementation of simulation video assisted problem-based learning. This research used pre-experimental design with one-group pretest-posttest, with the sample is seventh-grade students at Barunawati Junior High School Semarang. The instruments used are multiple-choice questions and Likert scale questionnaire. Rasch model was used to measure the instrument validity and to investigate the attitude scale of environmental awareness due to the learning model implementation, while N-gain test and t-test was used for cognitive analysis of climate change and tidal flood disaster mitigation materials. The knowledge of climate change and tidal flood disaster mitigation increased with N-gain of 0.40 and 0.37, respectively, while the results of t-test for learning outcomes in climate change and tidal flood disaster mitigation showed a significant increase in cognitive learning outcomes, since the video simulation-learning encouraged students to be more active and responsive. Furthermore, the analysis of the attitude scale questionnaire showed an improvement with person measure value from 0.04 (pretest) to 0.84 (posttest). It can be concluded the simulation video assisted problem-based learning model can increase climate change and tidal flood disaster mitigation knowledge, and environmental awareness of students
Design of Retarding Basin as an Effort to Reduce Flood
Authors: Siregar Syafiatun , Sitompul Harun , Wijaya Kinanti , Solahuddin Ahmad Andi , Nurmaidah Nurmaidah
Published: May 2023

The retarding basin functions as a body of water that is useful for temporarily storing water, namely by giving the opportunity for rainwater to seep into the ground. The concept of the retarding basin is to accommodate the volume of rainwater when the maximum discharge occurs. Medan Johor sub-district is part of 21 sub-districts in Medan City, which is located in the south of the city. Topographically, Medan Johor District has several basin areas that cause the water flow to be concentrated. Another problem is that the drainage channel in the Medan Johor Subdistrict is not functioning properly due to sedimentation from the garbage. When the rainy season arrives, Medan Johor District often experiences flooding. The impact of floods resulted in damage to public facilities and infrastructure, disruption of public services, and the emergence of social impacts in the community. The purpose of this study was to design a retarding basin that serves to hold stagnant water temporarily. The water reservoir will then be channeled to the nearest sewer or river. Based on theoretical studies and analysis based on primary and secondary data, it is necessary to design a retarding basin in the Medan Johor District area to reduce flooding. From the results of the research conducted, it is necessary to design 3 (three) retarding basins in the Medan Johor area.
Improving the Chemical Quality of Compost from Bioconversion of Multi Types of Organic Waste Using Black Soldier Fly Larvae and EM-4
Authors: Indriyani Indriyani , Arioen Refi , Santoso Ari Beni , Arifin Zaenal , Santosa Purnama Edy
Published: May 2023

Waste that is not handled properly will have a negative impact on the quality of the environment in society. Organic waste is the main problem that is often faced by Indonesian people. Waste management using the bioconversion method with the help of Black soldier Fly (BSF) larvae and EM-4 bioactivators can reduce waste capacity and benefit the community. This study aims to compare the ability of bioconversion agents and the quality of various types of organic waste used for bioconversion. This study used a factorial randomized block design with 2 factors. The first factor was a bioconversion agent consisting of 3 levels, P0 (control), P1 (EM-4 activator) (15 ml), P2 (Black Soldier Fly) (5 gram/bio-pond). The second factor is the type of organic waste which consists of 3 levels, namely L1 (pineapple peel waste), L2 (orange peel waste) and L3 (bagasse). The results showed that BSF larvae have the potential as bioconversion agents and their ability to approach EM-4. In general, the application of bioconverting agents improves the quality of compost compared to that without the application of bioconverting agents. The application of a bioconversion agent combined with pineapple peel waste has a quality close to the standard of Minister of Agriculture No. 261 of 2019
Development of Focusky Multimedia-Based Comics to Increase Students' Learning Interest in Science Subjects
Authors: Fatimah Siti , Fatonah Siti
Published: May 2023

This study aims to find out the process of developing comics based on focusky multimedia. To determine the feasibility of focusky multimedia-based comics to determine the effectiveness of focusky multimedia-based comics to increase student learning interest. This research is an R&D development research or (Research and Development) model of the Robert Maribe Branch using the ADDIE development model. Data collection techniques used are observation, interviews, documentation and questionnaires. Qualitative data analysis was carried out by processing data obtained by validation questionnaires from media experts, material experts, linguists and peer assessments. While the quantitative data were processed by analyzing the pre-requisite normality test and paired sample t-test. The subjects in this study were 20 students of SD Al-Qur'an Rodlotut Tholibin Metro Lampung. From the research results, digital comic media was developed using the ADDIE model, namely Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation. The quality and feasibility of developing comics based on multimedia focusky were obtained from the validation assessments of media experts, material experts, linguists as well as assessments from colleagues, namely with ideal percentages of 88, 90, 86 and 86%, which were categorized as "very feasible" and can be considered. implement in learning. After analyzing the data obtained, it was successful in developing multimedia-based comics focused on natural science material, sub-theme of how the body processes food. Based on the results of the research, the paired sample t-test (one group sample test) with the results on students' interest in learning obtained a Sig. (2 tailed) of 0.000 <0.05. With an average pretest score of 53.30 it increases the results of posttest learning interest with an average score of 78.60
Effect of The Problem-Based Learning Model on Critical Thinking Ability and Communication Ability of Prospective Teacher Students in Science Learning
Authors: Ahyar Muhammad
Published: May 2023

This study aims to partially determine the effect of the problem-based learning (PBL) model on prospective teacher students' critical thinking and communication skills in science learning. This research is a quasi-experimental study with a non-equivalent control group design. This research was conducted on third-semester PIAUD students who took PIAUD science learning courses. The sampling technique used saturated samples so that 35 students were obtained. Data collection using tests and non-tests, namely in the form of questions about critical thinking skills and observation sheets of communication skills. Data analysis techniques using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. The results showed that the use of the PBL learning model in science learning affected the critical thinking and communication skills of PIAUD IAIQH Bagu teacher candidates.
Genetic Variability and Correlation among Yield and Yield Contributing Traits in Sweet Corn
Authors:   Department of Millets, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, B Suhaisini , R Ravikesavan* ,   Department of Millets, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, CoimbatoreDepartment of Millets, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, A Yuvaraja ,   Department of Millets, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, CoimbatoreDepartment of Millets, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
Published: May 2023

A total of 50 hybrids was generated by Line x Tester mating design using ten lines and five testers of sweet corn. These hybrids along with parents and checks were evaluated at TNAU, Coimbatore during Kharif-2015. Genotypes were significantly different for all the traits under study. Green cob yield was found to have positive significant correlation with number of kernel rows per cob , plant height, green cob weight, total chlorophyll content, cob length, cob breadth, 100 seed weight, number of kernels per row indicating that indirect selection for yield through these traits will be effective. Green cob yield had no significant correlation with total sugar content of kernels indicating the scope of developing high yielding hybrids with high sugar content. Traits viz., tassel branching, green cob weight, number of kernels per row, green cob yield, 100 seed weight, reducing sugar, non reducing sugar, photosynthetic efficiency, stomatal conductance and total chlorophyll content recorded high genetic advance as per cent of mean coupled with high heritability thus providing maximum opportunity for improvement and genetic gain through selection of these traits.
Physiological Effect of Trifloxystrobin and Tebuconazole on Nutrients Uptake in Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.)
Authors:   Department of Crop Physiology and Department of Oilseeds, TNAU, Coimbatore - 641 003., S Sowmya priya , P Boominathan ,   Department of Crop Physiology and Department of Oilseeds, TNAU, Coimbatore - 641 003., P Jeyakumar ,   Department of Crop Physiology and Department of Oilseeds, TNAU, Coimbatore - 641 003., N Manivannan ,   Department of Crop Physiology and Department of Oilseeds, TNAU, Coimbatore - 641 003.
Published: May 2023

Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) is an important oilseed cash crop for farmers of tropical and subtropical regions of the world. Various environmental factors affect the productivity of groundnut and one of the options available for enhancing the productivity is the use of agro-chemicals with growth promoting activity that enhance the growth and development in turn productivity. With the modern agro-chemicals such as fungicides belonging to strobilurins (trifloxystrobin) and triazoles (tebuconazole), the concept of disease control gained new perspectives, especially when it showed positive physiological effects in the plants. Field experiments were conducted in groundnut to study the effects of various combinations of trifloxystrobin + tebuconazole (Nativo) @ 250, 300, 350 g ha-1 and carbendazim @ 500 g ha-1 at 35 and 50 days after sowing. Among the different concentrations, Nativo @ 300 g ha-1 performed better by increasing the productivity in groundnut.
Invasion of the Rugose spiralling whitefly, Aleurodicus rugioperculatus Martin (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) in Pollachi tract of Tamil Nadu, India
Authors:   Department of Agricultural Entomology, TNAU, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India, T Srinivasan , P A Saravanan ,   Department of Agricultural Entomology, TNAU, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India, A Josephrajkumar ,   ICAR-CPCRI Regional Station, Kayankulam, Kerala, K Rajamanickam ,   Coconut Research Station, Aliyarnagar, Tamil Nadu, India, S Sridharan ,   Department of Agricultural Entomology, TNAU, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India, P M M David ,   Agricultural College and Research Institute, Killikulam, Tamil Nadu, N Natarajan ,   Department of Agricultural Entomology, TNAU, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India, N Shoba ,   Coconut Research Station, Aliyarnagar, Tamil Nadu, India
Published: May 2023

Following the outbreak for the first time in 2016 of a new invasive rugose spiraling whitefly (RSW), Aleurodicus rugioperculatus Martin in Pollachi, Coimbatore district, Western agro climatic zone of Tamil Nadu, India, a 3-grade damage rating scale was developed to categorize the extent of RSW infestation on different host plants when five host plants were recorded as new viz., Areca catechu L., Azadirachta indica A. Juss., Manihot esculenta Crantz., Myristica fragrans (Houtt.) and Parthenium hysterophorus L. Of the diverse array of natural enemy fauna, the aphelinid parasitoid, Encarsia guadeloupae Viggiani was observed to play a major role in bringing down RSW population. Prolonged dry spell during June to September 2016, after deficit rainfall (69 %) coupled with decreased relative humidity seem to favour the spread of the pest in coconut plantations of Pollachi tract of Tamil Nadu, India.
Isolation of Chlorpyriphos and Carbofuran Degrading Bacteria from Pre-treated Soils
Authors:   Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore Malikapparambu, Alathur (PO), Palakkad– 678541, Kerala, M Nafeesa , K Ramaraj ,   Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore Malikapparambu, Alathur (PO), Palakkad– 678541, Kerala, S Kuttalam ,   Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore Malikapparambu, Alathur (PO), Palakkad– 678541, Kerala, P Doraisamy ,   Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore Malikapparambu, Alathur (PO), Palakkad– 678541, Kerala
Published: May 2023

Investigations were carried out at Agricultural College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore to isolate chlorpyriphos and carbofuran degrading bacterial isolates from pre-treated soils. Five each of chlorpyriphos and carbofuran degrading bacterial isolates were obtained from the enrichment cultures. Chlorpyriphos degrading bacterial isolates viz., CPY-1, CPY-2, CPY-3 and CPY-4 were tentatively identified as Serretia sp., Pseudomonas sp., Klebsilla sp. and Acinetobacter sp., respectively. Carbofuran degrading bacterial isolates viz., CF-1, CF-2 and CF-7 were tentatively identified as Enterobacter sp., Bacillus sp. and Bacillus sp., respectively. The identity of CPY-5, CF-3 and CF-4 was not confirmed. Based on nucleotide homology and phylogenetic analysis the potential isolates CF-7 and CPY-4 were confirmed as Bacillus subtilis and Acinetobacter sp. respectively.
ATUAÇÃO PROFISSIONAL INTRA-HOSPITALAR
Authors: Costa Tássio Ricardo Martins da , Fonseca Elvira de Cássia Assunção , Barbosa Lis Ferreira , Rodrigues Elaine Valéria , Cardoso Isabela Rabelo , Marques Letícia Lacerda , Pacheco Juliana Lagreca , Miranda Maria Virginia Pires , Simões Eliane Amanda , Paes Clarisse Castro , Góis Annely Barros
Published: April 2023

Prezados leitores, esta obra é composta por cinco capítulos é traz uma abordagem teórica sobre a atuação profissional no ambiente intra-hospitalar. Logo, esta obra destaca que a avaliação do conhecimento dos profissionais de unidades de terapia intensiva adulto é um processo essencial no ensino e aprendizagem contínua. Para isso, são utilizados diversos instrumentos de avaliação que visam identificar lacunas no conhecimento e habilidades dos profissionais, de forma a promover a atualização e aprimoramento constante da equipe. Entre os profissionais envolvidos nesse processo de avaliação, destaca-se a atuação do enfermeiro na segurança do paciente no centro hospitalar. Nesse ambiente, é fundamental que a equipe esteja capacitada para identificar e agir diante de possíveis complicações e intercorrências durante o procedimento.
No entanto, além dos desafios inerentes à assistência em si, os profissionais de enfermagem enfrentam riscos ocupacionais prolongados, especialmente em tempos de pandemia, como no caso da assistência ao paciente com COVID-19. As condições de trabalho e uso adequado de Equipamentos de Proteção Individual (EPIs) são fundamentais para minimizar esses riscos e garantir a segurança da equipe. Outro papel relevante do enfermeiro é nos cuidados do cateter venoso totalmente aprimorados. A inserção e manutenção desse dispositivo requisitos conhecimentos específicos e habilidades técnicas, que devem ser atualizados e mantidos regularmente. O enfermeiro tem um papel fundamental na prevenção de complicações relacionadas ao uso do cateter, como complicações e tromboses. Por fim, a importância da sistematização da assistência de enfermagem também se estende ao transporte inter-hospitalar do paciente crítico. Nesse contexto, é fundamental que a equipe esteja preparada para identificar e gerenciar riscos e complicações, além de garantir a continuidade do cuidado e a segurança do paciente durante todo o processo.
INSTRUMENTOS DE AVALIAÇÃO DO CONHECIMENTO DOS PROFISSIONAIS DE UNIDADES DE TERAPIA INTENSIVA ADULTO, NO PROCESSO DE ENSINO E APRENDIZAGEM: UMA REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA DE LITERATURA
Authors: Cerqueira Liliane Souza Soares
Published: April 2023

Objetivo: Analisar estudos sobre instrumentos que verifiquem o nível de aprendizado dos profissionais em unidade de terapia intensiva no processo de ensino-aprendizagem. Metodologia: Revisão integrativa realizada nas bases de dados MEDLINE, LILACS e SciELO. A amostra foi composta por 12 estudos primários, publicados entre os anos de 2018 a 2023, nos idiomas português e inglês e que responderam à questão de pesquisa. Resultados: Os 12 estudos apresentaram as ferramentas de ensino-aprendizado utilizado em UTI, sendo elas: simulações, visita-técnica, estudos observacionais, treinamentos de habilidades não técnicas, testes e folders. A população dos estudos avaliados foi em sua maioria profissionais de enfermagem, destacando a importância destes profissionais na assistência direta ao paciente na UTI. Considerações Finais: A tecnologia está se tornando cada vez mais presente na vida cotidiana e, portanto, é importante que os educadores conheçam as ferramentas que podem ser usadas para melhorar a experiência de aprendizagem de seus alunos. Os profissionais de saúde inseridos na UTI que participam de programas de ensino com uso das ferramentas do estudo em questão, apresentaram melhor resposta na qualidade e assistência na UTI.
OLHARES, CONTEXTOS E REFLEXÕES NA EDUCAÇÃO
Authors: Sousa Vicelma Maria de Paula Barbosa , Silva Ellery Henrique Barros da , Nogueira Luciana Íris Amaro , Silva Georgia Rolim da , Macêdo Larisse Póvoa da Cruz , Freire Arlane Markely dos Santos , Vieira Antônia Raele Mendes , Cardozo Júnior Francisco Marques , Cruz Regina de Sousa Rocha , Cardozo Ivana Cosme , Nascimento Luiz Claudio Vieira do , Silva Teresinha Teixeira da , Lopes Bruna Ataíde de Lima , Sousa Marcos Aurélio Ribeiro de , Sousa Jeferson Gomes de , Branco Judimar Marques Bueno Castelo , Camelo Celina Naiara , Martins Karlos Rafaell Santana Duarte , Cardozo Júnior Francisco Marques , Silva Filipe Natanael Moreira da , Silva Girlene de Sousa Santos da , Vieira Fábio dos Santos , Viana Hyldêize Cristina Azevedo , Nascimento Marcos Antonio do , Fernandes Maria da Conceição Rodrigues Vasconcelos
Published: May 2023

A presente coletânea, conta com múltiplas experiências das/os autoras/es, em que cada autor/a, com o seu olhar, construiu um espaço-tempo para reflexões diferentes acerca da educação, enquanto um direito social e humano, que implica problematizá-la como um ato social. Desse modo, o que aquela visualiza, enquanto livro, é expressar o debate da educação em sua estrutura e conjuntura, para não ofuscar a sua complexidade.
Development of Sustainability Report Research Tren in Indonesia
Authors: Sururi Rizky Yuniar , Gantyowati Evi
Published: May 2023

The purpose of this study is to show empirical data regarding the growth of sustainability report research in Indonesia from 2009 to 2021.This study analyzed 44 articles from 21 nationally accredited journals in the Sinta 2 category. We used a charting the field approach by classifying articles based on research topic, method research, research population and external or internal factors that affect the sustainability report. The results of this study indicate that research topics discussing the linkages between financial performance and sustainability reporting in Indonesia have been extensively researched but still show inconsistencies in research results, so they need to be studied further. Furthermore, we also found that quantitative research methods, analytical research methods, public company populations and internal factors that influence sustainability reporting were the most tested by researchers.
Voltage profile improvement and power loss minimization of new haven injection substation for optimal placement of DG using harmony search algorithm optimization technique
Authors: Chikammadu Emmanuel Opata
Published: April 2023

The main importance of a power grid is to transfer electrical energy from the production to the consumption, while maintaining an acceptable reliability and voltage quality for all customers. The role of electrical power distributions to have centralized plants distributing electricity through Distributed Generation (DG) which reduces the Power Loss on transmission and distribution station and also improve voltage profile by optimization. This research work analyzes New Haven injection substation for optimal placement of DG generation based on wind power renewable energy source to the Distribution network and voltage stability using Harmony Search Algorithm. The model developed was simulated using MATLAB/SIMULINK software. The work applied new improved Harmony Search Algorithm for integration of renewable energy generation in the distribution network with positive impact on the operation of the voltage stability between 0.95 to 1.05p.u and reactive power distribution improvement through minimization of line losses. The total power system Loss without and with DG are 338.712KW and 307.9KW. Also, the voltage profiles of the sixteen faulty buses are stabilized for efficient performance of substation. Hence, the percentage of power system improvement is 27.23%. Therefore from the results, there is reduction of power Loss when DG is applied and optimised in the power system.
Friction Variator with increase of capacity and minimum slippage during steering
Authors: Venelin Stoyanov Jivkov  , Kostadin Kirilov Stoichkov
Published: April 2023

The paper presents the results of the research of an innovative scheme of a friction Variator with a large load capacity and minimized sliding in the process of adjusting the transmission ratio. This is achieved by making the friction surfaces at the contact point have close modulus and different curvatures, i.e. one to be convex and the other concave, while they must be contours of centroid pairs. In this way the unwanted slippage is minimized when controlling the Variator. Based on the differential geometry, the equations of the conjugated contours were obtained in the analytical form of which the friction rotary surfaces were constructed. The range of change in the transmission ratio of the proposed, significantly exceeds three (D>3) - the most common in engineering practice.
The Correlation Between Gender and Narrative Story In Student Listening Skill
Authors: Alawiyah Suci , Izzah Lidyatul
Published: May 2023

The purpose of this study was to determine the correlation between gender and narrative stories with students' listening skills. The research will be held in the second semester of grade eight students of SMPN 3 TANGSEL. The method of this study is a quantitative method. The results are there are 68% of female students who have an interest and ability in narrative stories through listening skills while only 32% of boys. There is a significant positive and significant relationship between genre and narrative story on the listening skills of 9th graders (1) SMPN 3 Tangerang Selatan City with r count greater than r table (0.773 > 0.148) and a significance value of 0.000 which means less than 0.05 (0.000 < 0.05). Thus, the genre and narrative story variables together have an important role in improving students' ability to write suggestive narratives. So based on the results of the research, gender has a significant correlation with students' listening skills in narrative stories.