bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Rapid Quantitative Estimation of Glipizide and Sitagliptin in Rat Plasma by Liquid Chromatography and Mass spectroscopy (LC-MS)
Authors: Rao A. Anka , Kumar K. Pavan , Rao A. Narayana , Malothu Narender , Kumar Desu B. Prassana , Bandaru Naga Raju
Published: May 2022

Objective: Highly responsive simple Liquid-liquid Extraction Glipizide development using deuterated Glipizide and Sitagliptin LC-MS/MS Glipizide for gradation of Glipizide and Sitagliptin in rat plasma Glipizide: The chromatographic condition involves, isocratic mode using waters X-Bridge C18 3.5µ (150x4.6mm) column. Mobile phase 0.1% orthophosphoric acid and Acetonitrile in the ratio (80:20) was used and detection was carried out in a positive mode of electrospray ionization by using MS. Results: Glipizide has been validated, the linearity was observed in the range 10-150 ng/ml and 0.1-1.5 ng/ml for Glipizide and Sitagliptin respectively. For intraday and inter-day precision %RSD values were found to be within the acceptable limits. Recovery studies for Glipizide and Sitagliptin obtained was 99.5% and 98.6% respectively. The battery of stability studies like bench-top, Autosampler stability, freeze-thaw, and long term stability was performed. Conclusion: Highly responsive simple liquid chromatography tandem mass spectroscopy assay Glipizidewas developed and witnessed for the gradation of Glipizideand Sitagliptin in rat plasma, the developed Glipizidewas applied to pharmacokinetic studies.
Factors associated with Glycemic control among Syrian patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Authors: Khalil Khadija , Zrieki` Afraa
Published: May 2022

Glycemic control is the main therapeutic objective in diabetes management. The aim of this study was to determine factors associated with poor glycemic control among Syrian patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in Latakia city. A random sample of 214 patients was selected from T2DM patients seen in the national center for diabetes in latakia over a period of 10 months in 2018/2019. Each patient was interviewed according to a validated questionnaire. Glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) was measured for all patients using fast ion-exchange resin separation method. The SPSS 26.0 program was used for the statistical analysis. Probability (P) value less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Uncontrolled HbA1c (>7%) was seen in 70.6% of T2DM patients. There was no relationship of glycemic control, neither as HbA1c value, nor as percentage of patients with uncontrolled HbA1c, with age, gender, family history, education, duration of diabetes, diet or physical activity. Smokers and divorced patients, were more likely to have poor glycemic control. Elevated total cholesterol was significantly correlated with poorer glycemic control. Moreover, high levels of HbA1c were associated with the presence of diabetes complications and insulin therapy. Our findings suggests that poor glycemic control is common in T2DM Syrian patients in Latakia. Diabetic patients should routinely perform HbA1c and lipid profile analysis. There is a great need to educate patients about strategies to help them manage their diabetes and live a healthier life.
Phytochemistry and Cytotoxicity Analysis of Kemang (Mangifera kemanga) Fruit Extract on HeLa Cervical Cancer Cell Line
Authors: Catrawardhan Prajnadiyan , Saharso Ersal Rasyid , Mushlih Yusuf , Hapsari Yatri , Fadilah Fadilah
Published: May 2022

Mango extract has been proven in its anticancer effect against cervical cancer, however kemang (Mangifera kemanga), despite being a relative of mango, has not been thoroughly researched although expected to give the same effect. Objective: To identify the contents contained in the ethanol, ethyl acetate, and n-hexane extract of kemang flesh and examine its cytotoxic effect on HeLa cervical cancer cells. Methods: Kemang flesh was extracted using ethanol, ethyl acetate, and n-hexane. Phytochemical tests and thin-layer chromatography on the extracts were conducted to identify the phytochemical contents. MTT assay was carried out using the extracts against HeLa cells to find out the cytotoxic effect of the samples in IC50 values. Results: Phytochemical tests revealed that kemang flesh extract contains flavonoid, tannin, triterpenoid, and alkaloid. Thin-layer chromatography test with nonpolar eluent showed one spot with Rf of 0.82 in ethanol extract; six spots with Rf of 0.16, 0.36, 0.49, 0.76, 0.82, and 0.94 in ethyl acetate extract; and six spots with Rf of 0.36, 0.48, 0.63, 0.75, 0.83, and 0.93 in n-hexane extract. MTT assay obtained IC50 values for HeLa cells, respectively for ethanol, ethyl acetate, and n-hexane extracts, were 44.34, 16.41, and 43.23ppm. Conclusion: Kemang fruit extract has potential as an anticancer agent against cervical cancer.
A desirability approach for Antidiabetic and Antiinflammatory efficacy of Ficus subincisa bark
Authors: Shukla A. , Pokhriyal P.
Published: May 2022

Background: This study aimed to examine the anti-inflammatory and antidiabetic effects of the green solvent extract from F.subincisa Buch-Ham.ExSm.This paper also explains how bio-based products have been highly safe and alternative to the use of organic solvent. Methods: The serial extraction was carried out with increasing polarity using a magnetic stirrer: d-limonene, Isopropyl alcohol, Ethyl lactate, and Hydroalcohol.The concentrated and dried extracts were subjected to analysis the antidiabetic activity and anti-inflammatory activity were assessed by employing standard in vitro techniques. Result: In vitro anti-inflammatory assays were performed using heat-induced bovine serum albumin (BSA) denaturation and erythrocyte membrane stabilization assays.α-amylase and α-glucosidase were used to evaluate the anti-diabetic activity of F.subincisa bark in vitro. Diclofenac sodium, Acarbose, and aspirin were used as reference drugs. The in vitro method showed significant anti-inflammatory and anti-diabetic properties of different bio-based extracts tested. Conclusions: Findings from this study showed that F.subincisa exhibited substantial anti-inflammatory and antidiabetic actions in vitro models.
Hysteroscopic procedure as day care cases under TIVA with Dexmedetomidine vs Ketamine
Authors: Sen Jayashree , Sen Bitan
Published: May 2022

Background: Day care surgery under total intravenous anaesthesia where the patient is discharged the same day has made hysteroscopy, a form of minimally invasive surgery, the most frequently performed gynaecological procedure. Aim and objective: Dexmedetomidine, a highly selective alpha-2-adrenoceptor agonist having dose dependent sedation, analgesic properties and Ketamine, a n-methyl-d-aspartate receptor antagonist, a dissociative sedative hypnotic with potent analgesic properties have been chosen to compare their efficacy, evaluate the requirement of rescue sedative and/or analgesic, haemodynamic changes and any complication per-operatively for day care hysteroscopic procedures. Methods: 25 patients in each group in the range of age 20 to 55yrs, weight 40-60kg, height 145-155cm, ASA I and II were administered dexmedetomidine (D) 100µg IV or Ketamine (K) 75mg IV both over 10 mins, at the onset of the procedure. Maintenance of anaesthetia had been done on mask ventilation with 30% oxygen and 70% nitrous oxide. Results: The demographic data was statistically insignificant. The haemodynamics were stable in the group D, not in group K, ‘p’ value <0.0001. The requirement of rescue sedative propofol, midazolam and rescue analgesic fentanyl and the number of top up doses were higher in the group K, p value <0.01, statistically highly significant. Group K had suffered more per-operative complications. Conclusion: Dexmedetomidine for day care hysteroscopic procedures can be the anaesthetic drug of choice.
Development of New Analytical method for the Estimation of Raltegravir in Rabbit plasma
Authors: Sandhala Deepthi , Lankalapalli Srinivas
Published: May 2022

The study was aimed to conduct a pharmacokinetic evaluation of Raltegravir in rabbit plasma using a sensitive HPLC method. The plasma samples were assayed by Waters alliance e-2695 HPLC instrument using X-bridge phenyl hexyl column (150x4.6mm, 5 µ) under isocratic condition. Acetonitrile and Tri ethyl amine buffer (30:70 v/v) was used as mobile phase with a flow rate of 1 ml/min. The eluent was monitored at 312 nm for measurement of Raltegravir. The calibration curve was linear in the range of 25-1000 ng/ml. The application denotes all the parameters of system suitability, specificity, linearity and accuracy are in good agreement with USFDA guidelines and applied effectively for the investigation of pharmacokinetic studies in rabbit.
Analysis of Phytochemical compounds present in some Traditional Anti-dermatophytic plants by Thin Layer, Column Chromatographic Methods
Authors: C. Sownthariya , P. Shanthi , Ganapathy Balavinayagamani , K. Priyadharshni , Sundari U. Thiripura , Suryadevara Nagaraja
Published: May 2022

Traditionally, various medicinal plants were known to possess anti-dermatophytic potential and have been used for many years to treat skin diseases. We are aimed to examine anti-dermatophytic plants like Calotropis gigantea (L.) R. Br., Cassia alata (L) Roxb., Kaempferia galanga L., Melia azedarach L. and Sesbania grandiflora (L) Pers. for the quantification and separation of phyto-chemical compounds through thin layer and column chromatography. Five plant samples comprising of leaves, stem fiber and rhizome were separately extracted using five solvents such as, ethanol, methanol, acetone, chloroform and petroleum ether. The solvent extracts were subsequently investigated for qualitative, quantitative phytochemical, thin layer and column chromatographic analysis using standard assays. The experimental findings revealed the varied presence of compounds such as sugar, amino acid, protein, phenol, alkaloid and flavonoid in the solvent extracts used. In TLC profiling, a number of phyto chemical compounds, at different ranges of visible spots, with different Rf values at varying solvent system, were identified. Also, column fractions at different solvent run ratio (hexane: acetone = 8:2, 6:4, 4:6, 2:8) were identified with a wide range of color variations at different retention time and were collected sequentially. The present analysis exhibit a significant role to identify and differentiate therapeutic phyto-compounds which helps for further study on isolation and characterization with anti-dermatophytic potential.
A Die Study of the Silver Staters (Didrachms) of Thessalian Larissa / Studium powiązań stempli srebrnych staterów (didrachm) tesalskiej Larissy
Authors: Lorber Catharine C.
Published: May 2022

The staters (didrachms) of Larissa were struck from 15 obverse dies and are differentiated by typology and legend configuration into three groups. Type I, known from just two specimens, features a crouching horse reverse. Type II depicts a trotting stallion and comprises two sequences – Series A and B. Die linkage shows that most of Series A was struck using two to four anvils concurrently to speed production. The entire coinage of staters was minted during a short period of time in the mid-4th century BC. It is argued that Series A represents cavalry pay for the joint Macedonian and Thessalian army commanded by Philip II in the Thessalian campaign of c. 352 that culminated in the battle of the Crocus Field, and Series B represents cavalry pay for his subsequent operations in Thessaly.
Cluster familiare di infezione da Listeria monocytogenes
Authors: Cinquatti Roberta , Acucella Gabriela , Emmig Uta , Rossi Cinzia , Canale Claudia , Folgori Giulia , Guala Andrea
Published: May 2022

Listeria monocytogenes is a Gram-positive facultative intracellular bacterium; it is transmitted to humans through the ingestion of contaminated food. Patients are typically immunosuppressed individuals, pregnant women, newborns and elderly people. In the rare cases of sepsis and meningitis caused by Listeria in immunocompetent paediatric patients, the infection can cause serious complications. Listeria does not respond to first-line empirical treatment with cephalosporins; it is therefore necessary to identify the pathogen to allow a target treatment and to have a favourable prognosis. The paper presents a case of L. monocytogenes sepsis and convulsions in an immunocompetent 16-month-old child, whose source of infection was a fresh goat cheese that infected other members of her family. Given the increase in the consumption of ready-to-eat foods stored in the refrigerator in industrialized countries, it is important to keep in mind the presence of L. monocytogenes as a possible cause of sepsis and meningitis also in immunocompetent individuals.
MENINGKATKAN PROFESIONALISME GURU DAN MUTU PEMBELAJARAN MELALUI IMPLEMENTASI MANAJEMEN SUPERVISI KLINIS
Authors: Lede Yohanes Umbu
Published: May 2022

The research aimed to know the clinical supervission management to improve teacher’s professionalism and learning quality. Results of the research showed that: (1) Clinical supervision management to improve teachers professionalism and learning quality was successful. Supervission management in grew continuously and systematically. Supervisors understand and know about clinical supervision properly, help and guidance teachers with aims for learning emendation. (2) Professional competence of teachers which felt needs to understood and well known are competences of professional teachers based on vision and mission in school. The competences mentioned is suitable with school vision and mission based on leadership competence. (3) Supporting factors in the management of clinical supervision include a culture and school management, initiative and transparency of a teacher, and human resources that support, institution staffs and foundation give PKG and FDG socialization, and evaluation activities. (4) Constraints factors in implementation of clinical supervision management are: erroneous paradigms about clinical supervision (supervision is still looked and understood as an assessment for a teacher performance), time for teaching is demanding schedule, there are unnatural situation and action in the class, there are some teachers don’t have openhanded when under strict, there are psychology constraint, and achievable of usingtechnology based on IT.
ALIH KODE DAN CAMPUR KODE DALAM TUTUR PEDAGANG DI SUMBA BARAT DAYA SEBAGAI KOMPOTENSI KOMUNIKATIF KAJIAN SOSIOLINGUISTIK
Authors: Kholid Kholid
Published: May 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendiskripsikan bentuk dan faktor-faktor penyebab terjadinya alih kode, campur kode dalam peristiwa tutur pedagang di Sumba Barat Daya sebagai bentuk kompotensi komunikatif, dengan menggunakan pendekatan kajian sosiolinguistik. Metode strategi yang dilakukan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode pengumpulan data, metode analisis data, dan metode penyajian hasil analisis data. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan menerapkan teknik rekam dan catat. Analisis data dengan mengklasifikasikan data-data kedalam bentuk dan faktor-faktor penyebab terjadinya peroses alih kode dan campur kode. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa terdapat peroses alih kode, camput kode dalam tutur pedagang di Sumba Barat Daya baik secara sadar maupun tidak sebagai bentuk kompetensi komunikatif yang mencerminkan sikap bahasa yang menyesuiakan dengan situasi dan kondisi pada masyarakat
The Relationship between Students’ Perceptions of Parenting Styles and their University Life Adjustment
Authors: Aldhafri Said
Published: May 2022

The current study examines the association between university students’ perceptions of parenting styles and their university life adjustment. Data were collected from Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) in Oman. The sample consisted of 2562 undergraduate students (59% were females) from different colleges and study years. The participants responded to two questionnaires. The first questionnaire examined students’ perceptions of three parenting styles: authoritative (7 items), authoritarian (7 items), and permissive (6 items). The university life adjustment was examined by a questionnaire that focused on psychological (10 items) and non-psychological (5 items) problems that students face during university years. Both measures were found to be stable and reliable. The findings showed that college students reported high levels of authoritative and authoritarian parenting styles, low levels of permissive style, and low psychological and non-psychological problems. Additionally, results of two separate re- gression analyses indicated that students’ psychological problems were predicted positively by authori- tarian mother and negatively by authoritative mother and authoritative father; the non-psychological problems were predicted negatively by authoritative father and positively by authoritarian mother and permissive father. Findings were discussed within Omani cultural context.
Negative Impacts of Cultural Globalization on Islamic Identity: A Regional Project on Hashemite University Students
Authors: Salman Fawwaz Y. , Alkhazalleh Mohammad S.
Published: May 2022

This study aims at identifying the viewpoints of Hashemite University students re-garding the negative impacts of cultural globalization on Islamic identity. The sample (n = 403) was from undergraduate students of Hashemite University. The total number of undergraduate students of the university is 24000 students. The study was conducted during the second semes- ter of the academic year 2016. A researcher-made questionnaire with appropriate validity and reliability was used to collect data. The questionnaire was distributed to sample of students. The findings indicate that The Hashemite University students' viewpoints were moderate. Also, there are statistically significant differences attributed to sex and in favor of males. However, there was no statistically significant difference attributed to college.
Estimating Self and Spouse Intelligence among Jordanians
Authors: Al-Hamouri Firas , Atoum Adnan , Melhem Mohammad , Rababa Hamzeh
Published: May 2022

The current study aimed at exploring self and spouse estimates of general and multiple intelligences among a sample of married Jordanian Students. Two-hundred and ten participants, recruited from Yarmouk and Al-Balqaa Universities, Jordan, completed a brief questionnaire based on those used in previous research which included an estimation of general IQ and each of the multiple intelligence sub-types. Results of the study partially replicated the results from other multiple intelligence self-estimate studies showing sex differences on general and logical intelligences, and confirmed previous research results that estimated verbal (linguistic) intelligence followed by numerical (logical) intelligence are the best significant predictors of estimated general intelligence. These results were discussed in terms of sex and cultural differences and some recommendations were made
Using Item Response Models to Develop a Criterion-Referenced Test to Measure the Students' Achievement in Educational Evaluation
Authors: Al-Musawi N uman S.
Published: May 2022

The purpose of the study was to develop a criterion-referenced test to measurestudent's achievement in educational evaluation using item response theory. To achieve this goal, the author constructed a 3-option multiple-choice achievement test of 48 items that was later administered to 348 students enrolled at the University of Bahrain. The findings of study revealed that the students' responses to 31 items fit the Rasch model assumptions while 17 items did not fit the model. All items of the final version of the test, however, were located within the range of the model's infit and outfit indicators. Also, the reliability estimates for persons and items were .87 and .93, respectively, indicating a high reliability of the test, and the maximum information extracted from the three-option test is obtained at the average ability levels. Based on these results, the author recommends using the developed test as a reliable measure of the level of university student's achievement in the subject of educational evaluation
The Application Degree of Administrative Accountability and Organizational Governance, and the Relationship between them in the Directorates of Education in Jordan from the VieWpoint of its Administrative Leaders
Authors: Hatamleh Abdulsalam M. , Salameh Kayed M.
Published: May 2022

This study aimed to identify the application degree of administrative accountability and organizational governance, and the relationship between them in the directorates of education in Jordan from the viewpoint of its adm nistrative leaders. The researchers used descriptive statistics- correlation through two tools. A survey for administrative accountability and consisted of -20- items, while the second survey was for organizational governance, it consisted of 40 items concerned with five areas, which are: Revelation and transparency, effective participation, control and administrative responsibility, justice and integrity, and efficiency and effectiveness. The sample consisted of 272 educational leaders from 6 directorates. This represents 14% of the sample community. The results showed that the application degree of administrative accountability and organizational governance in the directorates of education in Jordan was moderate. The results also indicated that there was a significant positive relationship between the application degree of administrative accountability and the application of administrative governance in the directorates of education.
The Impact of Teaching Physics via Modeling on Modifying Alternative Conception of Energy and Momentum Conservation among 11th Grade Female Students
Authors: Ambusaidi Abdulah K. , Al Sabri Rahma M.
Published: May 2022

This study investigated the impact of teaching physics via modeling on theacquisition of energy and momentum conservation concepts. The sample consisted of 91 female students selected from 11th grade female students in two schools in Al-Dakhiliyah Governorate in Oman. The experimental group (n = 45) was taught via the modeling method, and the control group (n = 46) was taught using a traditional method. The study lasted six weeks during the second semester of the academic year 2013/2014. A teacher guide for teaching by models was designed and validated by a group of experts. To measure the acquisition of physics concepts, energy and momentum, an achievement test was used. The test consisted of 20 multiple-choice questions. Its reliability was measured by test-retest method (r = 0.79). The results revealed a statistically significant difference (p < .05) between the means of the experimental and control groups in favor of the experimental group. The study recommends that science teachers ought to use models and modeling in their teaching. Workshops to train supervisors, in-service teachers and pre-service teachers in the construction and development of scientific models need to be conducted
Effetiveness of Zahorik Model in the Acquisition of Listening and Speaking Skills in the Light of the Motivation toward Learning Arabic among the Seventh Grade Students in Jordan
Authors: Wasas Amal A. , Al. Abed Adnan S.
Published: May 2022

This study aimed at measuring the effectiveness of Zahorik Model in the acquisition of listening and speaking skills in the light of the motivation toward learning Arabic, among the seventh grade students in Jordan. The subjects of this study were selected purposely from the seventh grade students of a high school in Amman-Jordan. Two classes were selected randomly, one with (26) students, was assigned as an experimental group, where the other of (26) students, was assigned as a control group. Two tests were developed, one for the listening skill, and the other one for the speaking skill. A scale to measure the motivation toward learning Arabic was also developed. All validity and reliability indicators were obtained for these instruments. The results showed statistical differences in listening and speaking skills, for seventh graders, attributed to the method of teaching in favor of the experimental groups. The result also showed statistical differences in the speaking skill attributed to the interaction between the method and motivation toward learning Arabic, but showed no statistical differences in listening skill attributed to the interaction between the method and motivation toward learning Arabic. A set of recommendations were concluded in the light of these findings.
Effectiveness of Phonological Awareness Skills Training in Improving Decoding Skills of Children with Reading Disabilities
Authors: Al Farsi Hafsa A. , Imam Mahmoud M.
Published: May 2022

The study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of a phonological awareness skills training program in improving decoding skills of third grade students with reading disabilities. The initial sample included 40 students enrolled in the learning disabilities program in elementary schools in Oman. They were assessed for diagnosing those who have reading disabilities through adopting the procedures of the IQ-achievement discrepancy model. The Raven’s Matrices and a reading achievement test were administered to students. Then, 14 students among those diagnosed with reading disabilities were randomly distributed to an experimental and a control group. Participants in the experimental group received training in phonological awareness for 10 weeks whereas the control group participants did not. The participants of both groups were administered two tests in phonological awareness (PA) and decoding skills (DS) pre and post the training. Results of the study indicated that there were statistically significant differences between the experimental and control groups on the sub-tests of the PA and DS tests except for fluency in reading passages. However, a comparison of the pre and post scores of the experimental groups showed that they obtained significant gains in all sub scores following the training.
The Possession level of the Specialized Professional Standards in Saudi Biology Teachers from their Supervisors' Point of views
Authors: Alshamrani Saeed M. , Alharbi Fahad A.
Published: May 2022

This paper aimed to identify how biology male and female teachers possessprofessional biology standards from their supervisors' point of View. The population and sample included all male and female supervisors in all educational districts in Saudi Arabia (N=262). Only 208 of them responded; and 32 of this number were excluded since they did not provide their specialization or they were not specialized in biology. The data was collected through a questionnaire constructing based on the standards and indicators included in the Professional Biology Standards for Biology teachers developed by the National Center for Assessment in Higher Education (Qias, 1434). The result indicated a high possession for the standards for male and female biology teachers; however, as individual standard, the result indicated that three of them had very high possession, four of them had high possession, and four of them had moderated possession. It also indicated higher possession for standards related to biology comparing with standards related to teaching. It was found also that there were significant differences between the responses of males and females supervisors in the total mean and on the means of six out of the eleven standards.
The Effect of Group Counselling Based on the Modification of Negative Self-Statements on Reducing Gender-Biased Foreign Language Anxiety among Ajloun National University Students
Authors: Abood Mohammad H. , Ahouari-idri Nadia
Published: May 2022

This study investigated the effectiveness of a training program, based on themodification of negative self-statement, to reduce foreign language anxiety (FLA) among EFL students at university in Jordan. To achieve this goal, the foreign language classroom anxiety scale was used. Participants were 30 male and female students from Ajloun National University, who scored high in FLA, and randomly dispensed to one of the two groups: experimental and control. The experimental group received a pilot programme to modify the negative self-statement and the control group did not. Results showed that the modification of negative self-statement program (MNSP) was effective in reducing FLA. A statistically significant difference (.05) was found between the two groups in the effectiveness of the self-statement programme.
Psychological Happiness among Sultan Qaboos University Students in Oman
Authors: Al Fazari Manal K.
Published: May 2022

The aim of this research was to investigate the relation of psychological happinessof Sultan Qaboos University students with some variables using a specific questionnaire that was designed for the purpose of this study. It consisted of 36 items that represent 3 dimensions (personal aspect, academic aspect, and social aspect). The sample included 490 male and female students from all the university colleges (2016–2017 academic year enrolments). The Cronbach’s alpha coefficient of the questionnaire was .84. The findings show that the majority of the students expressed a medium level of happiness (69.8%). Significant relationships between the psychological happiness and gender and type of residence (on-campus, off campus) were found. However, age, college and region did not significantly correlate with students’ psychological happiness.
The Effect of Using Educational Drama on Kindergarten Children's Acquisition of Mathematical and Scientific Concepts in Jordan
Authors: Al-Khateeb Mohammad A.
Published: May 2022

The study aimed to examin the effect of using educational drama on kindergarten children's acquisition of mathematical and scientific concepts. A quasi-experimental method with experimental and control groups was usedto achieve the objectives of the study. Various instruments were used, including a teacher's guide based on educational drama strategy and a scientific/mathematical concepts test. After validating these instruments, they were applied on a random sample of 50 kindergarten children during the first semester of school year 2016/2017. The study concluded that the experimental group outperformed control group on the scientific/mathematical concepts test. The findings also revealed that there were no significant statistical differences attributed to gender of the experimental group in the acquisition of such concepts.
Psychometric Properties of the Dimensions of Identity Development Scale-DIDS in Gulf Environment on a Sample of Students from Sultan Qaboos University and Kuwait University
Authors: Alhumaidi Hasan A. , ALbalushi Basma S.
Published: May 2022

The present study aimed to identify the nature of the psychometric properties of the Dimensions of Identity Development Scale (DIDS). The DIDS consists of five dimensions: commitment making, exploration in breadth, ruminative exploration, identification with commitment and exploration in depth. The sample of the study consisted of 200 male and female students from Sultan Qaboos University, and Kuwait University. To answer the questions of the study, the psychometric properties of the (DIDS) was verified by two methods: internal consistency and convergent validity. Its reliability was assessed with Cronbach's alpha. Alphas ranged between 0.78 and 0.91 for the Kuwaiti sample, and between 0.59 and 0.86 for the Omani sample. The results showed that acceptable validity and reliability indicators characterized the scale. The study concluded with a set of recommendations and suggestions.
The Effect of Using Instructional Games in Teaching Career Culture to Tenth Grade Students at South Batina Governorate in Oman
Authors: AlBarashdi Hafidha S.
Published: May 2022

This study aimed to test the effect of using instructional games in teaching career culture to tenth grade students. The sample of this study consisted of 66 female students enrolled in Asia bint Mozahem Basic School, South Batina Governorate. This sample was devided into two groups: the experimental group (N=33), and the control group (N=33). The first group learned through normal instruction styles, while the other group learned through instructional games.The results revealed that there were statistically significant differences in the career culture achievement between the two groups in favor of the experimental group.
Effectiveness of Teaching Biology Course Using Learning Stations Strategy in Developing the Mindfulness and Conceptual Understanding of First Grade Secondary School Students
Authors: Omar Asem M.
Published: May 2022

This study aimed at investigating the effectiveness of teaching biology course using the learning stations strategy in developing the mindfulness and conceptual understanding of first year secondary school students. To achieve these aims, a student's book, a teacher's manual, a scale for measuring mindfulness, and a test for measuring the conceptual understanding were used. A sample was randomly selected and divided into two groups: the experimental and control groups. An experimental group (n=44) studied the selected biology subjects utilizing the learning stations strategy, whereas the control group (n=46) studied the same subjects using a traditional method. A pre-post test was administred and the data was analyzed using ANCOVA. The study results revealed the effectiveness of teaching the biology course using the learning stations strategy in developing the mindfulness and the conceptual understanding of first year secondary school students over the traditional method.
EUROPEAN COOPERATION AGAINST CORRUPTION
Authors: Надёжин Андрей Дмитриевич , Пеньковцев Роман Владимирович
Published: May 2022

Цель исследования - раскрыть проблемы взаимодействия государств Европы в рамках антикоррупционного сотрудничества, а также обобщить практический опыт борьбы с коррупцией в Европейском союзе. Для достижения указанной цели исследования необходимо решить следующие задачи: во-первых, охарактеризовать и проанализировать основы антикоррупционной деятельности в европейских странах; во-вторых, выявить механизм международного правового регулирования сотрудничества европейских государств по противодействию коррупции; в-третьих, выделить и раскрыть основные современные направления политики Европейского союза и других стран Европы в сфере борьбы с коррупцией. В статье дается анализ деятельности европейских государств, их объединений, а также их уполномоченных органов в рамках сотрудничества по профилактике, противодействию и борьбе с коррупцией на региональном и международном уровнях. В работе комплексно исследуются политико-правовые механизмы взаимодействия европейских стран в контексте антикоррупционной деятельности. Научная новизна заключается в изучении особенностей международной политики противодействия коррупции на примере стран Европы. В результате проведенного исследования определено, что ключевым фактором успешного международного взаимодействия в борьбе с коррупцией остается совместная деятельность государств в рамках профильных региональных и международных организаций.

The purpose of the research is to identify problems of cooperation of European states in anti-corruption cooperation, as well as to summarize practical experience in combating corruption in the European Union. In order to achieve the above-mentioned objective of the research, we should solve the following tasks: first, to characterize and analyze the basis for anti-corruption activities in European countries; secondly, to identify the mechanism of international legal regulation of cooperation of European states in combating corruption; thirdly, to identify and reveal the main current policies of the European Union and other European countries in the field of combating corruption. The paper provides an analysis of the activities of European states, their associations, as well as their authorized bodies within the framework of cooperation in preventing, combating and fighting corruption at the regional and international levels. The work examines in a comprehensive manner the political and legal mechanisms of cooperation between European countries in the context of anti-corruption activities. Scientific novelty lies in the study of the peculiarities of international anti-corruption policy using an example of the European region. As a result, it is determined that a key factor of successful international cooperation in the fight against corruption remains the joint work of states within the framework of specialized regional and international organizations.
PR ACTIVITIES IN CONFLICT MANAGEMENT
Authors: Мащенко Ирина Владимировна
Published: May 2022

Автор отмечает, что взаимодействие между людьми носит социальный характер, в связи с чем общественное мнение является неотъемлемой частью жизнедеятельности социума. Кризисы и конфликты также невозможно исключить из жизни современного общества. В связи с этим одной из основных задач PR является управление конфликтами и их дальнейшее урегулирование. У PR нет однозначного понятия, и автор, приводя различные подходы к определению PR, солидаризируется с отдельными исследователями данной проблемы, рассматривающими паблик рилейшнз в качестве инструмента воздействия на общественные процессы. Массовая коммуникация современности в условиях информационного общества в управлении конфликтами использует широкий спектр различных видов, способов, технологий воздействия на сознание и поведение массовой аудитории. Конфликты являются следствием нарушения общепринятых норм, рассогласования ценностей, а следовательно, и компонентов общественного мнения. В этой связи развитие конфликтной ситуации напрямую связано с деятельностью PR: компромисс, локализация конфликта и недопущение его разрастания, или наиболее нежелательная его фаза - катастрофа.

The interaction between people is social in nature. In this connection, public opinion is an integral part of the life of society. Crises and conflicts also cannot be excluded from modern society. In this regard, one of the main tasks of PR is conflict management and their further settlement. PR does not have an unambiguous concept, and the author, citing various approaches to PR definition, associates himself with individual researchers of this problem, who consider the public relations as a tool for influencing social processes. Mass communication in the context of the information society in conflict management uses a wide range of different types, methods, technologies for influencing the consciousness and behavior of a mass audience. Conflicts are the result of a violation of generally accepted norms, a mismatch of values, and therefore components of public opinion. In this regard, the development of the conflict situation is directly related to PR activities: compromise, localization of the conflict and prevention of its growth, or its most undesirable phase - a catastrophe.
INTERDISCIPLINARY METHODOLOGY AT A SCHOLAR SCHOOL
Authors: Шадже Асиет Юсуфовна
Published: May 2022

В статье осмысливается проблема становления, развития и методологическая направленность междисциплинарной научной школы Адыгейского государственного университета. Представлены некоторые особенности научной школы, в частности ее открытость, методологический диалог и готовность к сотрудничеству с учеными разных школ и регионов. Автор осуществляет исторический экскурс становления научной школы, которое совпало с пиком научного интереса к идентичности в мире, и освоения научных методов на разных этапах развития коллектива. Отмечая ограниченность исследовательских методов классической и неклассической науки, показывает значимость/эффективность междисциплинарного подхода в исследовании Северо-Кавказского региона как сложной саморазвивающейся системы. Анализируя полученные научные результаты по грантам РФФИ, РГНФ, РНФ и международным проектам, раскрывающие логику развития научной школы, автор показывает возможности разных методов в исследовательской практике ученых и аспирантов, а также их значимость в кавказоведении. Делается вывод о раскрытии эвристических возможностей междисциплинарной методологии и необходимости усиления ее в исследовательской практике; применения принципов конвергенции естественнонаучного и гуманитарного знания/дисциплин/научных коллективов вуза; использования качественных методов в решении эволюционных задач и нелинейном/математическом моделировании региональных феноменов.

The paper deals with the problem of formation, development and methodological orientation of the interdisciplinary scholar school of Adyghe State University. Some features of the scholar school are presented, in particular its openness, methodological dialogue and readiness to cooperate with scientists from different schools and regions. The author carries out a historical tour of the formation of a scholar school, which coincided with the peak of scientific interest in identity in the world, and the development of scientific methods at different stages of the development of the team. Noting the limited research methods of classical and non-classical science, the publication shows the significance/effectiveness of an interdisciplinary approach in the study of the North Caucasus region as a complex self-developing system. Analyzing the scientific results obtained owing to grants from RFFI, RHSF, RNF and international projects, revealing the logic of the development of a scholar school, the possibilities of different methods in the research practice of scientists and graduate students, as well as their significance in Caucasian studies are shown. The research discloses the heuristic possibilities of an interdisciplinary methodology and the need to strengthen it in research practice; application of the principles of convergence of natural science and humanities knowledge/disciplines/scientific teams of the university; the use of qualitative methods in solving evolutionary problems and in nonlinear/mathematical modeling of regional phenomena.
MENINGKATKAN MUTU PEMBELAJARAN MELALUI SUPERVISI AKADEMIK : SEBUAH PENELITIAN TINDAKAN SEKOLAH PADA SALAH SATU SEKOLAH MENENGAH NEGERI DI KABUPATEN KARAWANG
Authors: Sudirman Eman
Published: May 2022

Makalah ilmiah ini bertujuan untuk menguraikan mutu pendidikan disalahsatu sekolah menengah negeri di kabupaten Karawang dengan menekankan proses supervisi akademik.  Sementara itu, tujuan hal yang lebih spesifik dari penelitian ini agar supaya meningkatkan mutu pendidikan pembelajaran peserta didik, meningkatkan minat belajar peserta didik, dan meningkatkan kemampuan pendidik dalam mengimplementasikan pembelajaran sehingga selaras dengan standar ketetapan yang menjadi acuan. Peneliti mengunakan pendekatan penelitian tindakan sekolah dengan melibatkan 5 orang guru sebagai subjek penelitian, adapun observasi, wawancara dan penilaian langsung di gunakan sebagai teknik pengumpulan data. Peneliti   dapat   menyimpulkan   bahwa kegiatan supervisi sekolah yang di lakukan berhasil di lakukan secara baik, dan memberikan dampak pada peningkatan mutu pendidikan sekolah
impact of COVID-19 disease lockdown on adult Saudi hypertensive patients in Ha’il region, KSA: Cross sectional study
Authors: Alshammari Reem Falah , Alghassab Ali Ahmed Abdullah , Alzahrani Saeed Abdullah Ayid , Alfuhaid Khalid Salamah Hassan
Published: May 2022

Background: In December 2019, a pandemic emerged from Wuhan, China, caused by a severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2(SARS COV-2) due to the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, various governments and health authorities implemented various measures to prevent the spread of the disease. The quarantine was the most effective measure; however, it has a negative effect on chronically diseased patients, especially hypertensive patients. In this study, we aim to explore the impact of the coronavirus disease lockdown on hypertensive patients in Saudi Arabia in terms of their quality of life and routine checkups. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was designed and distributed to 226 patients with hypertension. Data was collected using Google form and then analyzed using SPSS, and A p-value less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: The study shows correlation between the pandemic and increase stress level among 65.9% of participants. 40.3% of participants reported that the measurements of blood pressure during the pandemic were much higher, and 47.3% of patients refused to visit health care facilities for their regular follow-ups during the lockdown. Also 63% of patients had developed complications from hypertension during the pandemic.
Gauging the correlation between anthropometric measurements to birth weight in subjects of urban lower socioeconomic status in Mumbai
Authors: Khake Sonali , Baburdikar Rupali , Apte Makarand
Published: May 2022

Background: Birth weight is largely influenced by the mother's parity, gender of the baby, conceptus number, and maternal environment. The heavier weight is seen for male babies at full-term compared to females, in singleton compared to twins, and in later-born compared to the first baby. Low-weight babies are seen in mothers of lower socioeconomic status. In urban lower socioeconomic group females, the closest correlation is seen with neonatal calf circumference. Aim: The present study was conducted to perceive the anthropometric parameters that have the best correlation with the birth weight in the urban lower socioeconomic population of Mumbai. Methods: From the post-natal ward of Sir JJ group of hospital and Cama hospital, 200 newborns who were normal-delivered, newborns, singletons, born to females with no history of infections like tuberculosis, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus were assessed. In 200 included subjects, anthropometric parameters and birth weight were assessed. Results: Good correlation was seen in both females and males between birth weight and calf circumference, thigh circumference, mid-arm circumference, and abdominal circumference. However, poor correlation in females and good correlation in males was seen in chest circumference, head circumference, and crown to heel length.
Retailers perspective on factors inducing consumption of groundnut oil
Authors: Praveen Paul J , Gopi S , Karpagavinayagam M
Published: May 2022

Retailer satisfaction is vital for any business since they are the link between the customer and manufacturer. The research examines the aspects for satisfaction of peanut oil retailers. The sample size is 211 retailers. The researcher analyzed that factor of retailer’s satisfaction with using chi-square, weighted average from the analysis. Research found that retailer’s opinion different from one store to another store. This study is also focused on the satisfaction level towards retailers. Most of the retailers agree that quality of packaging of the peanut oil they receive is of good quality and also they agree that most of the brands have attractive packaging. The retailers are also satisfied with the sales persons visiting the market regularly and say that they have a good relationship with the sales persons. The retailers also feel that the profit margin is low and are not satisfied with the credit period offered by the oil suppliers. However most of the retailers are generally satisfied with their business relationship with peanut oil suppliers.
Improvement of the quality of life of the patients with atopic dermatitis using the natural cosmetics regimen
Authors: Mihailova Dina , Brunina Liga , Kokina Marta
Published: May 2022

Dermatitis can provoke depressive symptoms, causing an increased level of anxiety, especially in adolescents, and overall disrupt psychological comfort and balance. Psychogenic factors can exacerbate the disease and consequently reduce the quality of life. Therefore, it is essential to evaluate the impact of the quality of life and symptoms of atopic dermatitis. The study aims to check the effect of the combined skincare regimen of two formulations that have been developed using delicate preservation and lipid regeneration layer system to reduce homeostasis disorders in the form of irritation and/or inflammation on the patients' quality of life with the symptoms of atopic dermatitis. The study results approve the positive effect of the natural regimen for skincare for the patients with atopic dermatitis in connection with the decrease of the burden implied by the disease in both aspects of the visual and sensory effects that negatively impact the quality of life of the patients. This approves the idea that natural skincare regimen reduces the symptoms of atopic dermatitis, positively impacting the psychosocial condition of the patients.