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MANAGING COMMUNITY-BASED ECOTOURISM IN BANYUWEDANG BAY BALI AND ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR VISITOR SATISFACTION
Authors: Surya Diarta I Ketut , I Gde Pitana
Published: August 2022

Ecotourism in Banyuwedang Bay Bali is run with community-based principles (CBE). The local community is the determining entity to the extent that the implementation of CBE affects the attributes and services provided to visitors, thereby determining visitor satisfaction. The aims of this study are: (a) to analyze the level of CBE implementation, and (b) to analyze the effect of ecotourism attributes and services on visitor satisfaction. The results showed that the level of CBE implementation in Banyuwedang Bay was classified as fully implemented and very good. Full business ownership by the local community who simultaneously manages all activities in ecotourism independently. There is a significant influence of the attributes and quality of ecotourism services on visitor satisfaction. The findings of this study should dispel skepticism about the inability of local communities to manage ecotourism. It is recommended that the government provides trust and authority as well as adequate assistance to local communities in developing similar ecotourism independently and in mutual cooperation. The assistance needed is related to ecotourism management training and service quality management to visitors, considering that both have a significant effect in shaping visitor satisfaction. This research has a limited scope of study area, so to obtain a more general conclusion, a wider scope of research is needed on several community-based ecotourism destinations throughout the Bali region. 

 

Key words: ecotourism, attribute, service, satisfaction, Bali
Influence of corneal spherical aberration, anterior chamber depth, and ocular axial length on the visual outcome with an extended depth of focus wavefront-designed intraocular lens
Authors: Bedei Andrea , Carbonara Claudio , Farcomeni Alessio , Castellini Laura , Pietrelli Alessia
Published: August 2022

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to evaluate which ocular parameters have an impact on visual results obtained after an extended depth of focus (EDF) wavefront-designed intraocular lens (IOL). Setting: The study was conducted in three Italian centers (private practice in Lucca and two ambulatory surgical centers in Pisa and in Rome) from 01/09/2014 to 30/09/2015. Design: The study population included 178 eyes of 91 patients who had cataract surgery and implantation of an EDF wavefront - designed IOL (Mini Well Ready - SIFI Med Tech S.r.l.). Methods: Preoperative and postoperative refractive corneal spherical aberration (SA), ocular axial length, or anterior chamber depth were measured. Results: The majority of patients were spectacle-independent for near, intermediate, and distance vision and no one reported disturbing halos or glare. No overall significant differences were observed when stratifying anterior chamber depth (ACD) and ocular axial length (AL) by uncorrected distance visual acuity (UCDVA); p = 0.465 and 1.000 respectively, corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA); p = uncorrected near visual acuity (UCNVA); p = 1.000 and 0.728 respectively; p = 1.000 under both parameters and halos; 1.000 under both parameters. Still, there was a statistically significant difference when stratifying SA with 5 mm only by UDVA (p = 0.040). Conclusion: These results are consistent with similar outcomes in the scientific literature as measured with tests of visual acuity, either with or without optical correction. We also demonstrated that these IOLs can be used in myopic and hyperopic eyes, although it may be useful to evaluate the preoperative corneal SA to achieve better results.
EDUKASI PEMBUKUAN AKUNTANSI SEDERHANA SEBAGAI SOLUSI PENYUSUNAN LAPORAN KEUANGAN (Studi Kasus Pada Pelaku Usaha Mikro Kecil Menengah Desa Leran Kecamatan Manyar Kabupaten Gresik)
Authors: Aminin Aminin , Febrianti Erfiana , Kusniawati Anisa
Published: August 2022

Community service activities through socialization aim to provide knowledge and skills of simple accounting bookkeeping for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in Leran Village, Manyar District, Gresik Regency. The limited understanding of accounting, which is considered complicated, has resulted in the community as business actors being still minimal in compiling financial reports. The socialization activity of simple accounting bookkeeping was held as a means to help solve problems faced by MSME business actors due to their lack of understanding of accounting and financial reports.

The form of activities carried out is by holding education through socialization, publication of financial statements, as well as question and answer discussions about simple accounting bookkeeping. This activity was given by students of the University of Muhammadiyah Gresik to provide information and increase knowledge about good and correct accounting records and preparation of financial reports. Financial reports can be used as information for decision making by various stakeholders, so this is very important to be applied even by MSME actors because it can realize sustainable business growth.

Bentuk kegiatan yang dilakukan yaitu dengan mengadakan edukasi melalui sosialisasi, publikasi bentuk laporan keuangan, serta diskusi tanya jawab seputar pembukuan akuntansi sederhana. Kegiatan ini diberikan oleh mahasiswa Universitas Muhammadiyah Gresik guna sebagai bekal informasi dan meningkatkan pengetahuan tentang pencatatan akuntansi dan penyusunan laporan keuangan yang baik dan benar. Laporan keuangan dapat menjadi sebuah informasi dalam pengambilan keputusan oleh berbagai pemangku kepentingan maka hal ini sangat penting untuk diterapkan meski oleh pelaku UMKM karena dapat mewujudkan pertumbuhan usaha secara berkelanjutan.
Monitoring Kidney Function Through the Use of Candesartan, Telmisartan or Valsartan Antihypertensive Therapy towards Patients CKD
Authors: Fandinata Selly Septi , Darmawan Rizky , Utami Primanitha Ria , Ulfa Ninik Mas
Published: August 2022

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) lower kidney function caused by an irreversible reduction in normal nephron function. Globally, CKD contributes to the cause of death. Activation of the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone system is involved in the pathogenesis. ARBs have a cardiorenal protective effect. The purpose of this study was to determine the changes in kidney function with the use of Candesartan, Telmisartan or Valsartan antihypertensive therapies in CKD patients. This research method was a prospective observational cohort study looking at changes in kidney function (BUN and Serum Creatinine) at 1 and 6 months of using Antihypertensive Drugs Valsartan, Telmisartan, and Candesartan and tested by statistical analysis. The number of samples in this study was 72 patients which are 24 patients (Candesartan), 27 patients (Telmisartan), and 21 patients (Valsartan). The results showed that the Candesartan group experienced a decrease in average BUN of 0.13±0.85 mg/dl and serum creatinine of 0.004±0.09 mg/dl with independent t-test p=0.479 (p>0.05), Serum Creatinine p= 0.809 (p>0.05). The Telmisartan group experienced a decrease in average BUN of 4.74±5.16 mg/dl and serum creatinine of 0.33±0.20 mg/dl with Wilcoxon BUN test results p=0.000 (p<0.05), Serum Creatinine p=0.000 (p<0.05). In contrast, in the valsartan group, there was no change. So, it can be said that telmisartan has the highest effectiveness in kidney function (BUN and Serum Creatinine).
THE IMPACT OF LAKE OHRID ON SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC LIFE (1853-1903)
Authors: DURDU Mustafa
Published: August 2022

Lake Ohrid is within the borders of North Macedonia and Albania today. Being an important fishing center in Rumelia, the lake came to the fore with some problems related to flooding and fishing during the Ottoman period. There are important cities and towns called Ohrid, Ustruga (Struga) and Istarova on the lake shore. This study has two main aims. The first one is to find the answer to the question, “What kind of method has been followed to prevent the floods to which the people living around Lake Ohrid are exposed?”; the other is to determine the reaction of the people to the iltizam system applied in the collection of taxes collected from fishing, which is the main source of income of the local people, and the problems that arise. We can add to these the potential of fishing revenues in Lake Ohrid. The local people are not satisfied with the iltizam system regarding the collection of fishing taxes. The wish of the people is that fishing is free in exchange for 1/5 of the revenue. The fish tax obtained from Lake Ohrid in 1891 constituted approximately 5.60% of the total fish income in the country. In our study, Ottoman archival documents were used to a large extent. In addition, other sources were also consulted.
Comparison of Effects of Capromorelin and Mirtazapine on Appetite in New Zealand White Rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus)
Authors: Draper Janna MH , Savson Daniel J , Lavin Elizabeth S , Feldman Erica R , Singh Bhupinder , Martin-Flores Manuel , Daugherity Erin K
Published: August 2022

Inappetence is a welfare concern in rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus), as it can lead to potentially fatal gastrointestinal stasis. In other species, inappetence is commonly treated with appetite stimulants; however, few published studies have evaluated the efficacy of appetite
stimulants in rabbits. We performed 2 studies to evaluate the effects of capromorelin and mirtazapine on appetite in New Zealand White (NZW) rabbits. In the first study, healthy rabbits ( n = 9) were evaluated using a randomized crossover design and 9 treatments: capromorelin 4 mg/kg
oral (PO) once a day (SID), capromorelin 8 mg/kg PO SID, saline control PO SID, capromorelin 4 mg/kg PO twice a day (BID), capromorelin 8 mg/kg PO BID, saline control PO BID, mirtazapine 0.5 mg/kg transdermal (TD) SID, mirtazapine 1 mg/kg TD SID, and saline control TD SID for 3 d with a 1-wk
washout period between treatments. Treatment efficacy was assessed by measuring daily feed intake and fecal output and by weighing rabbits twice a week. Overall, feed intake and fecal output were higher for all treatments as compared with controls, except for fecal output in the capromorelin
4 mg/kg and 8 mg/kg PO SID groups. Feed intake and fecal output were significantly higher with mirtazapine as compared with capromorelin. Body weight and erythema/petechia of the pinnae were greater in the mirtazapine 1 mg/kg TD SID group than in the control group. A second study evaluated
rabbits that had undergone surgery (castration, n = 7) and then received one of 3 treatments: capromorelin 8 mg/kg PO BID, mirtazapine 1 mg/kg TD SID, or saline PO BID for 3 d postoperatively. Feed intake and fecal output in the postoperative mirtazapine group were not significantly
different from those of the capromorelin and control groups. Due to its superior efficacy as compared with capromorelin in healthy NZW rabbits, we recommend considering mirtazapine as a treatment for inappetence in NZW rabbits.
ANALISIS KEBIJAKAN DAN SISTEM AKUNTANSI KEUANGAN DAERAH TERHADAP PENANGGULANGAN TINGKAT KEMISKINAN DALAM PERSPEKTIF EKONOMI ISLAM
Authors: Mattoddoang Andi Elmy Ferawaty , Patimbangi Andi
Published: August 2022

Kemiskinan adalah sebuah masalah sosial yang harus ditangani oleh Pemerintah Daerah. Yang tentunya masalah ini tidak bisa dibiarkan begitu saja karena akan berdampak pada masalah lainnya seperti angka pengangguran yang akan meningkat. Hal ini perlunya penanggulangan dari Pemerintah Daerah dalam penanggulangan tingkat kemiskinan yang ada dalam masyarakat disuatu daerah. Masalah yang akan dibahas oleh peneliti dalam tulisan ini adalah untuk menganalisis serta mengetahui kebijakan Pemerintah Daerah Kabupaten Bone terhadap upaya penanggulangan tingkat kemiskinan dalam perspektif ekonomi islam dan faktor-faktor yang dapat mempengaruhi upaya penanggulangan tingkat kemiskinan. Agar tujuan tersebut dapat tercapai, maka peneliti menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif dengan cara mengurai data yang telah didapatkan secara deskriptif. Pada teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan wawancara dan dokumentasi dengan menggunakan teknik analisis kualitatif. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan tigal hal: Pertama, upaya yang dilakukan Pemerintah Daerah terhadap penanggulangan tingkat kemiskinan yang dilakukan oleh Pemerintah Kabupaten Bone melalui program-program penanggulangan tingkat kemiskinan yang meliputi PKH (Program Keluarga Harapan), BPNT (Bantuan Pangan Non Tunai), KUBE (Kelompok Usaha Bersama), dan pemberdayaan UMKM. Kedua, pada proses pelaksanaan upaya penanggulangan tingkat kemiskinan terdapat berbagai macam faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhinya, yang meliputi faktor pendukung dan faktor penghambat. Ketiga, Kebijakan Pemerintah Kabupaten Bone terhadap penanggulangan tingkat kemiskinan yang berdasarkan dalam perspektif ekonomi islam. Perspektif Ekonomi Islam yang dimaksud adalah kesesuain pemerintah dalam membantu masyarakat yang sejalan dengan ekonomi islam.
The Impact of Gitelman Syndrome on Cardiovascular Disease: From Physiopathology to Clinical Management
Authors: Bezzeccheri Andrea , Di Giovanni Gianluca , Belli Martina , Mollace Rocco , Barone Lucy , Macrini Massimiliano , Di Landro Alessio , Muscoli Saverio
Published: August 2022

Gitelman syndrome (GS), or congenital hypokalemic hypomagnesemia hypocalciuria with metabolic alkalosis, is a congenital inherited tubulopathy. This tubulopathy is associated with disorders of water-electrolyte homeostasis, such as metabolic alkalosis, hypokalemia, hyponatremia, hypomagnesemia and hypocalciuria. GS has an autosomal recessive inheritance. The loss-of-function mutation involves the gene that codifies for thiazide-sensitive sodium-chloride co-transporter located in the distal convoluted tubule. The physiopathology of the syndrome is characterized by activation of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) with a low plasmatic concentration of angiotensin-II. Despite hyper-activation of RAAS, average or low blood pressure is detected in association with low peripheral resistance and reduced response to vasopressors. Clinical findings are brief episodes of fatigue, syncope, vertigo, ataxia and blurred vision; sudden cardiac death might occur. This review aims to give insight into cardiovascular implications and management of GS.
PSIKOLOGI SASTRA: Teori dan Praktek
Authors: Najamudin
Published: August 2022

Karya sastra mempunyai kehidupan sosial humaniora yang luar biasa. Baik pengarang maupun pembaca dapat menyalurkan apresiasi kreatif melalui karya sastra. Kolaborasi pengalaman pengarang dan improvisasi terhadap topik-topik kehidupan menjadikan karyanya semakin hidup dan dinikmati oleh para pembaca sastra.
Chapter 5 Hospitality Distribution Channels
Authors: PiL Le Nhut
Published: August 2022

Distribution systems provide a steady flow of customers. A well-managed distribution system can make the difference between a market-share leader and a company struggling for survival.
Error accumulation when steering toward curves
Authors: Goodridge Courtney Michael , Billington Jac , Markkula Gustav , Wilkie Richard
Published: August 2022

To steer a vehicle, humans must process incoming signals that provide information about their movement through the world. These signals are used to inform motor control responses that are appropriately timed and of the correct magnitude. However, the perceptual mechanisms determining how drivers process visual information remain unclear. Previous research has demonstrated that when steering toward a straight road-line, drivers accumulate perceptual evidence (error) over time to initiate steering action (Accumulator framework), rather than waiting for perceptual evidence to surpass time-independent fixed thresholds (Threshold framework). The more general case of steering around bends (with a requirement that the trajectory is adjusted to match the road curvature ahead) provides richer continuously varying information. The current experiment aims to establish whether the Accumulator framework provides a good description of human responses when steering toward curved road-lines. Using a computer-generated steering correction paradigm, drivers (N=11) steered toward intermittently appearing curved road-lines that varied in position and radius with respect to the driver’s trajectory. A Threshold framework predicted that steering responses would be of fixed magnitude and at fixed absolute errors across conditions regardless of the rate of error development. Conversely, the Accumulator framework predicted that drivers should respond to larger absolute errors when the error signal developed at a faster rate. Results were consistent with an Accumulator framework in a manner that supports previous investigations and the computational modelling literature. We propose that accumulation of perceptual evidence captures human behaviour in a variety of steering contexts that drivers face in the real world.
Cognitive control strategies derive from dimension reliability
Authors: Alexander William
Published: August 2022

To explain behavioral effects, models of cognitive control frequently rely on task information provided by the modeler. ‘Hard-wired’ information can include labeling task dimensions as being relevant or irrelevant, defining which task stimuli belong to which task dimensions, or proposing a specific strategy by which control is adjusted during task performance. Although models incorporating hard-wired information of this nature are frequently successful at accounting for observed behavior, their ability to do so often depends on tailoring this information to specific tasks, usually performed in a laboratory setting. Outside of the laboratory, individuals are not usually provided explicit information about how to behave; it thus remains an open question as to how individuals identify, update, and switch task strategies in the real world. Here, we present a new model of cognitive control, Learned Attention for Control (LAC), that not only captures a broad range of control effects, but does so using a minimal amount of modeler-supplied information. In a series of simulations, we demonstrate how the LAC model adopts distinct control strategies based on recent trial history, adapts to changing behavioral contexts, and learns to group related task stimuli under the same abstract dimension. The model’s ability to do so derives from an ongoing evaluation of how well task stimuli independently predict correct behavior, and the results of this evaluation are used to shift attention amongst information sources. These results suggest that the reliability of information can serve as a general principle for understanding cognitive control.
Will the Effects of a Mindset on Individual Behavior be Moderated by Another Mindset?
Authors: Ni Yue , Cheng Qiqi
Published: August 2022

In recent years, priming mindsets has been accepted as an effective way to influence individual behavior in different fields of psychology and has begun to be used as an intervention for promoting desired individual behavior. However, the effects of mindsets interventions are heterogeneous. To better understand this heterogeneity, this paper attempts to propose a theoretical framework for understanding the interplay between different mindsets. By reviewing previous studies, this paper found that the task attributes of identifying mindsets can be categorized into three different categories (task core attributes, periphery attributes, and the attributes of means that would accomplish the tasks), and that mindsets under different attributes categories mainly affects different cognitive stages. Based on this framework, we propose two mutually complementary approaches to explore the mutual influence of mindsets: (1) whether the influences of different cognitive stages corresponding to two mindsets are consistent; and (2) whether the intersection of the task sets corresponding to two mindsets is the empty set. According to this framework, when the influence of different cognitive stages is not consistent, or when the intersection of task sets is the empty set, usually, there is a negative influence between the two mindsets on each other; conversely, there may be a facilitative influence between the two mindsets. More empirical studies should be utilized in the future to explore the interplay between different mindsets and to focus on both similarities and differences of different mindsets, and the methods of mindset formation and initiation.
Towards a novel stratified depression paradigm to evaluate vulnerability for recurrent depression: An exploratory pilot analysis of difficulties in emotion regulation
Authors: Sawrikar Vilas
Published: August 2022

Background and objectives: The current study examined cognitive emotion regulation strategies (CERS) as a factor underlying recurrent depression using a novel stratified depression paradigm. Methods: Differences in negative (self-blame, blaming others, rumination, catastrophising) and positive (positive reappraisal, positive refocusing, putting into perspective, refocus on planning, acceptance) CERS between formerly depressed and never depressed individuals were examined, whereby each group was stratified by symptoms and risk. A sample of N = 155 young adults (aged 18-25) completed questionnaires assessing CERS, history and severity of depression, and functioning. Participants were stratified into one of four groups - never depressed controls (NDC), subthreshold depression (SubD), formerly depressed in remission (FDR), and formerly depressed with elevated symptoms (FDE). Results: Catastrophizing and rumination were higher in the FDR compared to the NDC group, but no other differences were found. Conclusion: Despite remission, the depression course maybe associated with persistent impairments in catastrophizing and rumination at levels comparable to subthreshold depression.
Social Media, News Media, and the Democratic Deficit. Can the Blockchain Make a Difference?
Authors: Nicoli Nicholas , Louca Soulla , Iosifidis Petros
Published: August 2022

This paper addresses the following main question: In what respect does the blockchain technology have potentials to alleviate and/or intensify some of the problems of the information and communication sector? Divided into four sections, the paper first explores the democratic deficit within the context of an informed citizenry. This section includes a study of the current public sphere, post-truth politics and populism. Second, it addresses the current information and communication system. The section investigates today’s social media, and an ever-changing digital news media landscape. Third, it explores four prevalent approaches toward reforming the information and communication system. These are fact-checking and debunking, media literacy, regulation and policy reform, and self-regulation. The fourth section addresses the central question of the study concerning blockchain technology. This disruptive database technology has potential to offer solutions to regaining trust in the information ecosystem yet like other approaches, placed within existing socio-economic structures, falls short in reversing the democratic deficit.
Analysis and Synthesis of the Scientific Research Carried Out on the Topic “Duality of the Target Contract System of Teaching Students of Vocational Education and Training: Scientific and Methodological Support of a Practice-Oriented Approach in Assessing the Quality of Vocational Training”
Authors: Ryzhova Irina Mikhailovna , Ermakov Viktor Pavlovich , Krasovskaia Sofia Vladimirovna , Iudin Gennadshchii Viacheslavovich
Published: August 2022

A strategic study of the socio-economic development of Russia determines significant changes in the vocational education system which is discussed in this chapter. Professional training of workers, employees, specialists is the basis for the reform and modernization of production in accordance with innovative technological equipment. Decisions on how to «tune as much as possible» (V.V. Putin's statement) vocational education to the needs of the economy, to solve the problems of development of individual regions and the country as a whole system of dual education, but also strengthening the country's technological sovereignty, factors of national security and «quality of life of people». In fact, today it is necessary to adjust the model of vocational training in colleges and institutes in line with strengthening its practice-orientation, targeting and mobility. Today, the dual system of professional (German) education has received worldwide recognition, it is the most widespread and recognized form of personnel training, which combines theoretical training (in our country 40%, in Germany 20–25%) in educational institutions and industrial training 75–80% enterprises); 96% of young people who underwent dual training got a job in enterprises, today this is the best indicator in Western Europe.
Socio-cultural Activities of Students with Physical Condition and Disabilities in Institutions of Higher and Secondary Professional Education
Authors: Vericheva Ol'ga Nikolaevna
Published: August 2022

The chapter examines the content and features of the socio-cultural activities of students with physical condition and disabilities in institutions of higher and secondary vocational education, describes the basic technologies for building the socio-cultural space of an educational institution, classifies the forms and methods of organizing socio-cultural activities with students with disabilities.
ORGANIZATION OF ADAPTIVE PHYSICAL EDUCATION OF CHILDREN IN MIXED AGE-OLD SPEECH THERAPY GROUP
Authors:   Бердянський державний педагогічний університет, KOT N.
Published: August 2022

The article reveals the peculiarities of the organization of adaptive physical education for children of different ages in the speech therapy group. As a result of the elaboration of protocols of diagnostic study of preschoolers of different ages with speech disorders and their comparison with the average rates of normative children, features of physical development, physical fitness, motor memory, and emotional state of the subjects of this nosological group were identified. Considering the identified features, the content of the physical education program for children of different ages with speech disorders is specified. In a particular proportion, the program contains traditional health and development activities, as well as speech therapy and psychological forms of work: finger, breathing, articulation, kinesiological gymnastics, logarithmic tasks, psychological motor studies, and dance therapy. The effectiveness of the program is ensured by unique tactics of corrective and developmental actions, which are aimed at: creating a favorable background for understanding and perception of the motor task, which, with a positive assessment and appropriate encouragement, contributes to the formation of the child's foundations of sustainable motivation for motor activity; organization of the process of learning motor actions at three stages of formation of motor skills, which differ in both tasks and features of teaching methods; focusing children's attention on the approximate basis of motor actions by selecting supporting elements and using control poses (along with speech stimulation), which improves the quality of motor tasks; ensuring motor and speech interaction of senior and junior preschoolers in the process of performing movements. Tactics of corrective and developmental actions are based on the general laws of formation of motor skills and features of motor representations. They are adequate to the age and psychological characteristics of children 3-6 years with speech disorders. Key words: adaptive physical education, age group, speech disorders, physical development, physical fitness, correctional and developmental actions.
Effect of gasoline vaporizer tube (GVT) with magnetic field on spark-ignition engine: Investigation, discussion, and opinion
Authors: Anggrainy Rani , Ruslan Wegie , Zariatin Dede Lia , Gilart Ramón Arias , Syam Thaer
Published: August 2022

Applying magnetic fields to improve the arrangement of hydrocarbon molecules in fuel lines have been continuously studied in recent decades. However, scientific reports regarding the application of a magnetic field integrated with a gasoline vaporizer tube (GVT) on engine performance have not been widely discussed. Therefore, this article presents an investigation of the application of GVT with magnetic field on a single cylinder gasoline engine with three different fuel qualities, including RON88, RON92, and RON98. Torque, power, emissions and fuel consumption have been tested for scientific opinion. The results of our present investigation seem to confirm the claims of GVT inventors, where GVT increases engine torque and power, reduces CO and HC content in exhaust gases, and reduces fuel consumption. However, without considering the supply of gasoline and air from the GVT to the engine is an unfair analysis. In fact, although the established theories reveal the benefits of applying a magnetic field to the fuel line, in this case, only a small part of the fuel is induced by the magnetic field, outside the main line from the tank to the injectors. Finally, the results of this investigation provide new insights for potential users of GVT, which is currently commercially available.
Level of motion sickness based on heart rate variability when reading inside a fully automated vehicle
Authors: Karjanto Juffrizal , Md Yusof Nidzamuddin , Terken Jacque , Delbressine Frank , Rauterberg Matthias
Published: August 2022

This study investigates the level of experienced motion sickness when performing reading while being driven in fully automated driving under three different conditions. One condition was without any intervention while the other two conditions were with the visual (VPIS) and haptic (HPIS) peripheral information system. Both systems provided the upcoming navigational information in the lateral direction three seconds before the turning/cornering was done. It was hypothesized that with the peripheral information systems, the experienced motion sickness would be reduced compared to the condition where a peripheral information system was not present. Eighteen participants with severe motion sickness susceptibility were carefully chosen to undergo the conditions using an instrumented vehicle with the Wizard-of-Oz approach. The participants were required to read from a tablet during the whole 15-minutes of automated driving. Results from the heart rate variability (beats per minute, root means square of successive differences, and high-frequency component) indicated no statistically significant changes (p < 0.05) in motion sickness found with the presence of HPIS and VPIS when performing reading when being driven in automated mode. However, results from this study were mixed and inconclusive, but overall findings indicated mild motion sickness was found in both VPIS and HPIS conditions.
Consequences of alcohol and drug abuse among Chuka university students, Kenya
Authors: Kanga Benjamin Mugambi
Published: August 2022

There is a drastic increase in alcohol and drug abuse, especially among the youth in many parts of the World.it has been reported that University students are the most affected by the challenge of alcohol and drug abuse the world over. According to National Campaign against Drug Abuse (NACADA), 84% of youth between 16 to 24 years in Kenya are involved in alcohol and drug abuse. University students fall under this age bracket. To mitigate this all universities in Kenya are required to have Alcohol and Drugs Abuse prevention committees and policies. This study aimed at finding out the effects of Alcohol and Drug Abuse among students at Chuka University. The study adopted a descriptive research design. The target population was 15,290 Chuka University students. A simple random sampling technique was employed to choose 384 respondents. Questionnaires were used to collect data. Statistical Package of Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21.0 for windows was used to analyze data. Data was presented in frequency distribution tables, bar charts, and pie charts.
Assessing The Physical Fitness Level of Students in Senior High Schools
Authors: Sarpong Emmanuel Osei
Published: August 2022

The adolescent school going individuals face challenges as they go through the phases of development and academic work. Literature on physical fitness levels among such students in the second cycle institutions in Ghana is scarce, hence this study. The study assessed the physical fitness levels of 15-17-year-old students of St. Peters SHS in the Eastern Region of Ghana. Descriptive design with quantitative approach was adopted for the study. 60 participants were sampled for the study using purposive and simple random sampling techniques. The fitnessgram (made up of battery of tests) with attached checklists was used for data collection. The findings revealed that only one-third (33.3%) of the participants in St. Peters SHS had a cardiovascular endurance rating in the Healthy Fitness Zone (HFZ), with majority of them (66.7) in the “Needs Improvement” zone. Results further showed that majority of the participants had both muscular endurance and body mass composition ratings of (71.7% and 78.4%) with respect to Healthy Fitness Zone (HFZ) while only (28.3% and (21.6%) needed improvement. Results again affirm that, enjoyment and fun during physical education lessons (65%), attention given to injured students in a physical education class (93.3%), planned physical education classes (78.3%) and awareness of the importance of participation in physical education and sporting activities (71,6%) were relevant factors. Finally, results indicated that majority of the participants were in support of improving teaching and learning materials (TLMs) and facilities (86.7%) as well as making physical education a compulsory subject (71.7%). It was concluded that attention must be given to the cardiovascular health needs of the students in St. Peters SHS. Fun activities, injury prevention and treatment, appropriate planning of class sessions and provision of resources would promote and improve healthy active lifestyles amongst the student populace.
Learning objects in distance education
Authors: Santos Waldeyde O. Magalhães dos , Gonçalves Isabela Miranda , Osis Sibila , Duarte Giovanna Gonçalves , Santos Cassiane Nogueira , Nascimento Desiree Emelly Gomes , Sachett Jacqueline de Almeida Gonçalves
Published: August 2022

Learning Objects are resources that promote more interaction, agility in the recovery of information, and communication between individuals in many different contexts. Considering this, this article aims to carry out an integrative review about the types of learning objects and how they are being used in distance teaching in the field of health. This is an integrative literature review. Databases used for the search were PubMed, SciELO, Scopus, and Science Direct. To locate relevant studies, that could answer to the research question, the descriptors indexed in Portuguese, English, and Spanish were used. The descriptors used were: "health" AND "learning object" AND "distance education" OR "e-learning". The final sample of this review included 13 articles selected according with inclusion criteria previously established. It was found that 77% of the articles selected were published by European (39.5%) and Asian (38.5%) countries. 46.2% of the publications were published in 2016, 2017, and 2018, while 2019 and 2020 alone had 53.8%. The main learning objects used in distance teaching in health, listed in the articles included, were video classes, podcasts, e-books, and interactive games. Medicine was the professional category with the greatest number of LOs for professional training and education, followed by nursing and dentistry. The use of LOs in distance education show that, in 76.9% of studies, their use improved the performance in the teaching-learning process. Therefore, we expect this virtual educational benefit to become consolidated, so new strategies and tools become available in teaching strategies.
Machine learning for the prediction and Analysis of Bouguer Gravity anomaly of the Kiri uplift in Congo sedimentary Basin
Authors: Lenzo Raïs Seki , Ntibahanana Munezero , Keto Tondozi , Luemba Moise , Lelo Gradi Kalonji , Phoba Emmanuel Balu , Lutumba Kevin Lumpungu , Elua Jeaney Lusongo , Kra Ange
Published: August 2022

Bouguer gravity anomalies (BGA) play an important role in exploration of mineral resources. Allowing the delineation of large geological structures, BGA participate into discovery of the deposits. However, the Kiri uplift region where several oil seeps have been recognized faces sparse coverage of data due to the difficult conditions of data acquisition on the field. This situation increases the non-uniqueness and nonlinearity problems of the solution using inverse methods. Although, potentially good at quantifying uncertainties, inverse approaches involve enormous computational tasks. We used machine-learning algorithms to predict and analyze gravity data in Kiri uplift region. The algorithms learned to perform as a multiple regression. During training steps, each independent variable included X and Y coordinates, digital elevation model (DEM) and geology. BGA values calculated by experts were provided as the dependent variables. K-fold cross-validation has been used ensure the models are well fit. Since the well-trained algorithms should result in small losses and errors, we experimented several optimizers. By comparison, testing results showed that deep neural network-based algorithm (DNN) has proven to be the most efficient with 5.37 Mean Squared Error and 1.75 Mean Absolute Error as model metrics. DNN showed the most accurate prediction, which, together with the measured BGA reported strongest Pearson correlation coefficient of 0.996. In addition, analysis showed that DNN result is one that conforms perfectly to the regional geology information of the study area. Machine learning algorithms proved their effectiveness to predict and analyze BGA in the study area.ML algorithms proved their effectiveness to predict BGA where measurements lackedThe joint analysis of predicted, measured and regional lithology meets expectationsAs predictors are X, Y, DEM and, lithology, we can customize the acquisition grids
Simulation Modelling of Roof Design of Indonesian Airport Terminal For Optimal Utilization of Cooling Energy
Authors: Basuki Kristina , Antaryama I Gusti Ngurah , Samodra FX Teddy Badai
Published: August 2022

The airport terminal is one of buildings with complex energy needs. Most of the airport terminals in Indonesia are designed with regional architectural features, such as pitched or joglo roofs and exterior wall materials made of brick with paint finish. The new airport is designed with modern architectural characteristics with flat and curved roofs and outer walls made of Aluminum Composite Panel (ACP). The difference of shape, material, and the size of fenestration affects the thermal performance of the building and affects the cooling energy used. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the influence of roof designs on airport terminals in Indonesia that have different characteristics on the use of cooling energy. The effect of roof design on cooling energy analyzed by using Design Builder simulation. The simulation results show that the combination of red tile pitched roof and flat concrete roof with insulation in airport terminal building with Indonesian characteristics has the lowest cooling energy performance.
A Modelling of Multi-Objective Sustainability Palm Kernel Supply Chain Based on Hybrid NSGA-II and Reinforcement Learning
Authors: Norita Defi , Arkeman Yandra , Romli Muhammad , Mulyati Heti
Published: August 2022

Palm kernel shell supply chain is a partial network of integrated palm oil supply chain network having potential business to be developed in order to reduce waste in the network. Sustainability and uncertainty are important challenges in the supply chain network design to make the business network sustain. This research work aims to design a Strategy of Sustainable Multi-Echelon Supply Chain based on Hybrid NSGA-II and Reinforcement Learning Under Uncertainty in Palm Kernel Shell Material Flow. We design a mathematical model with triple objectives in palm kernel shell supply chain network to meet sustainability criteria with economy, social, and environmental impact from the supply chain. To solve tripe objective function Hybrid NSGA II is designed to reach Pareto optimal solution combined with Reinforcement Learning to reach beneficial solution during optimization processes. The hybrid methodology found 28 alternatives strategy and outperform other method in multi-objective model solution processes. The calculation shows environmental reduction (in kg carbon reduction) to 252 kg and economic impact in complex palm kernel shell supply chain network rather than previous research. The solution also suggests the network configuration fo palm kernel shells material flow.
Sino-Russian Cyber Security Cooperation
Authors: Han Shiying
Published: August 2022

With mounting cyber conflicts, cyber crimes and other security threats in the wake of technological advancement, Russia and China have suffered from malicious cyber attacks, data insecurity, cyberterrorism, among others. Despite domestic efforts in regulation and releasing a series of laws on cyber security, both nations still find it difficult to solve all cyber security issues, because the cyber space itself is highly open, extends beyond borders and has no boundaries. As such, mutual cooperation is needed to yield the expected results.
So far China and Russia have mainly conducted multilateral and bilateral cooperation. The former is done under the SCO and BRICS frameworks, of which SCO emphasizes on cooperation to prevent cyberterrorism, and BRICS leans towards cooperation on data security. Though bilateral cooperation has witnessed a later start, it has achieved some results, mainly in establishing a communication channel to mutually respond to international information safety threats. Experts from both countries believe that as a whole, the Sino-Russian cyber safety cooperation mechanism is quite comprehensive, and has made substantial progress at the technical and infrastructure building level. That being said, there are still some limitations. For instance, both countries still lack substantial safety cooperation, and there is still room for improvement on cyber mutual trust.
Nonetheless, when compared with the relation between the US and its allies, the cooperation between China and Russia pays greater attention to equality and mutual respect, and therefore has shown more trends of sustainability.
China in Africa: From partner countries to follower countries. Part 2
Authors: Zelenev Evgeny I.
Published: August 2022

The article is a continuation of the study of Sino-African relations in the context of the theory of dependent development. The authors of the article identify two main goals of Chinese policy in Africa: to meet the urgent needs of the rapidly growing economy of the People's Republic of China, and to form a pro-Chinese pan-African two-level bloc of states - at the first, basic level, we are talking about partner countries, at the second, higher level - about the follower countries of China which would generally share the Chinese vision of the global world order. The authors of the article developed a methodology by setting the task of analyzing the functional geopolitical role, economic and cultural importance of each African country for China of 54 sovereign African countries.
We are talking about the formation of five groups of factors called dimensions of influence: geopolitical, trade and economic, financial and investment, military and cultural and ideological dimensions. In the course of the study, the authors compiled five summary tables referred to in the article as matrices of influence, each of which includes information about all 54 sovereign states of Africa. At the end of the article, a general matrix of influence is provided, summarizing the information of the five above-mentioned tables. The final matrix of influence makes it possible to range 54 African states according to the degree of their importance in the foreign policy of the People's Republic of China.
The authors emphasize the objectivist nature of the results obtained, without taking into account the subjective factor of the personal relations of the heads of African states with the leader of the PRC. The conclusions given in the article not only fix the situation that has developed de facto, but also bring us to the scientifically based conclusions about the future of Sino-African relations.
Determination of the optimal heterotic model of mid-ripening maize hybrids in the Northern Steppe of Ukraine
Authors:   State Enterprise Institute of Grain Crops NAAS, Kupar Yu. Yu. , Dziubetsky B. V. ,   State Enterprise Institute of Grain Crops NAAS, Cherchel V. Yu. ,   State Enterprise Institute of Grain Crops NAAS, Olkhovik M. S. ,   State Enterprise Institute of Grain Crops NAAS
Published: August 2022

Topicality. Currently, we can use more effectively the initial material of the working collection due to targeting certain heterosis models. Information about the advantages of different heterotic models in certain cultivation areas makes it easier to search for successful combinations and the selection of promising initial material. Issues. Тo identify of the most promising heterotic models of maize hybrids developed with using lines of different genetic plasms, which characterized by high yields and low grain moisture content compared to standard hybrids adapted to cultivation in the Northern Steppe. Aim. To determine the economic value of maize hybrids developed with using different germplasm lines and the most promising heterotic models for each genoplasm group. To investigate how the plant growing conditions influence on economic valuable indicators of hybrids depending on their genetic origin. Materials and Methods. Visual Method was used for phenological observations; Field and Laboratory Method was used to determine of morphobiological characteristics of plants; Measuring Weight Method – to determine the plant yield and metric characteristics; Mathematical and Statistical Method – to determine the reliability of results, the trait variability indicators, correlation dependence of traits; Analysis of Variance (ANOVA); comprehensive assessment of morphobiological and economically valuable characteristics of inbred lines and hybrids based on different genetic plasms. Results. It was found that testcrosses based on the Lancaster x Iodent model were the most stable by grain yield. However, in the average of three years of research, the highest average level (6.31 t/ha) was recorded in Mixed x Lancaster testcrosses. It was selected testcrosses with a higher grain yield compared to standard hybrids, such as DK3044xDK315, DK3151xDK4454, DK3151xDK3155 and DK365xDK6356 which had a yield of 8.0; 7.59; 7.18; 7.17 t/ha, respectively. We observed the best ratio of yield to grain moisture content (harvest index RH/M) in hybrid combinations of Lancaster x Mixed. Conclusions. It was determined the best testcrosses according to the ratio of yield to grain moisture content: DK315CxDK3821 (Mixed x BSSS) – 0.51; DK633/325xDK365 (Mixed x Iodent) – 0.51; DK365xDK6356 (Iodent x Lancaster) – 0.51; DK3044xDK315 (Lancaster x Mixed) – 0.56; DK3151xDK3155 (BSSS x Mixed) – 0.55; DK633/325xDK3155 (Lancaster x Mixed), based on which are developing the mid-ripening maize hybrids adapted to Steppe zone of Ukraine. Key words: maize, hybrid, line, germplasm, heterotic model, testcross, grain yield and moisture content at harvesting.