bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Perancangan dan Pemanfaatan Website untuk Mendukung Promosi Desa Wisata Apar Pariaman
Authors: Anggraini Putri , Sularno Sularno , Mulya Dio Prima , Astri Renita , Faradika Faradika , Zulfahmi Zulfahmi
Published: August 2022

The problem faced by Miftahul Huda Islamic Unggul Terpadu Elementary School teachers is that they are less competent in marketing schools so they are lacking, they still market door to door or manually so they are less effective and efficient. The problem faced by the teacher prompted the service team to assist in assisting the school's digital marketing training as a means to improve the program to increase new student admissions. From the problems mentioned above, of course, the right solution must be found to overcome them by referring to several theories and related research findings regarding improving teacher competence, especially in increasing digital marketing soft skills. Therefore, this service activity will try to provide solutions faced by partners by holding training and continuing by forming discussion forums
Peningkatan Pengetahuan Perawatan Kesehatan Gigi dan Mulut Melalui Penyuluhan dan Praktik Sikat Gigi pada Anak di Kelurahan Bandarharjo Kota Semarang
Authors: Safarina Agnes Dwi , Al Fatiah Nirmala , Luthfiah Nabila Azzahra , Tirta Kirana Rannoe , Hanan Adhisti Lutfia , Yuniastuti Ari
Published: August 2022

The high number of stunting children in Bandarharjo Village, North Semarang, Semarang City is a chronic health problem, one of which causes oral health problems. One of the efforts to prevent stunting in children is to provide counseling and practices to maintain and care for dental and oral health. UNNES Giat's work program is to provide education to children aged 6-12 years to be able to maintain and care for dental and oral health. The result of this activity is that the children know both theoretically and practically about choosing the right brush and toothpaste and the correct way to brush their teeth.
Pemberdayaan Kelompok Tani Kelurahan Kedurus Melalui Sosialisasi Hidroponik
Authors: Hafzari Alvina Dewi , Abdillah Amin Muhammad Hanif , Ega Pratama Muhammad Rizaldi , Hayati Kinanti Resmi
Published: August 2022

Empowerment is a concept where a change effort is made to provide strength and increase the ability of a group to have more value. Empowerment carried out among the community aims to improve the ability of the community in various ways so that they can meet their life needs, as well as improve their own welfare. KKNT Group 04 students in carrying out KKN activities found a problem in farmer groups in Kedurus Village, where these problems were closely related to community empowerment. The problems that occur are in terms of nursery management and marketing management. Therefore, KKNT Group 04 students provided a solution in the form of holding a hydroponic outreach activity with the theme 'Creating Innovative and Social Enterprise-Based Hydroponic Plant Development. problems they face, so that their crop yields can increase, and the income they earn increases.
Peningkatan Strategi Pemasaran Jamur di Kampung Jamur Limau Manis
Authors: Deni  Rizki Syafrika , Hadi Febri , Afdhal Muhammad
Published: August 2022

This study aims to determine the marketing channels of mushrooms, to know the internal and external factors of the mushroom marketing business, to know the marketing strategies of mushrooms. From the results of the SWOT analysis, it is known that the internal factors (strengths and weaknesses) and external factors (opportunities and threats) of the mushroom business in sweet limes. Its strengths are: Good mushroom quality, Affordable amount of capital, Competitive pricing, Retaining customers. Weaknesses are: There is still a lack of promotional activities, Lack of a marketing system, The production process still uses simple technology. The opportunities are: The market share of oyster mushrooms is still wide, Mushrooms can be processed into derivative products, Government intervention. The threats are: There is competition between mushroom cultivators, the effect of changing seasons/weather, the marketing strategy that can be done by mushroom farmers is aggressive growth (growth oriented strategy), namely by expanding the share, and through increasing added value by processing products from these mushrooms.
RETRACTED: Kajian Pelaksanaan Program Kewirausahaan Di Sekolah Insan Al Madani Bogor
Authors: Ali Fikri Muhamad Agung
Published: August 2022

This study aims to examine the strategy and evaluation of the entrepreneurship program at the Insan Al Madani school in Bogor and analyze the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. The research method was analyzed descriptively qualitatively through observation, SWOT analysis and literature study. Research data obtained from interviews with students, teachers and school principals, as well as several journal articles and research results that are relevant to the research theme. The results showed that the school held an entrepreneurship education program to foster an entrepreneurial spirit for students. Students are made in groups to produce a product, generally food and beverages, to be sold in the school environment to students, teachers and the surrounding community who are interested in buying these products. Internalizing the values ​​of entrepreneurship education with school subjects is an effort to increase students' soft skills and character. The entrepreneurship program is carried out periodically every academic year.
Pengaruh Return On Asset Dan Non Performing Financing Terhadap Tingkat Likuiditas Pada Bank Umum Syariah Di Indonesia Periode 2017-2020
Authors: Septiatin Aziz
Published: August 2022

This study aims to examine the Effect of Return on Assets and Non-Performing Financing on Liquidity Levels in Islamic Commercial Banks in Indonesia. The main activity of a banking institution is to collect funds and distribute funds, so that people feel safe entrusting their funds, the banking sector must be able to maintain the level of liquidity because the level of liquidity can be known whether a banking institution is healthy or not, in this study the measurement used is the ratio Financing to Deposit Ratio (FDR). The research method used is a type of quantitative research with a descriptive format. The analytical method used is the classical assumption test method, multiple linear regression test, and hypothesis testing consisting of t test, f test, and coefficient of determination. There are 8 banks as samples in this study. The results showed that based on the t-test the ROA variable had an effect on the level of liquidity, the NPF variable had no effect on the level of liquidity. Meanwhile, based on the f test, the variables of NPF and ROA simultaneously have a significant and significant effect on the liquidity level of Islamic Commercial Banks in Indonesia.
Mekanisme Pengangkatan Dan Pemberhentian Perangkat Desa: Sebuah Tinjauan Hukum
Authors: Sommaliagustina Desi
Published: August 2022

Indonesia as a legal state, the implementation of governments is based on the principle of law supremacy, thus e ach deed by the government must be   in line with the existing law. This condition gave birth to an antithesis that the government's deeds outside of it can not be authorized, beyond authority, or arbitrary. Problems, in Lord acton terms, known toes Power texs to Corrupt; Absolute Power Corruptsare absoluteely so that without the restriction of power then the direction destined by the government is only a particular interest and certain groups alone. Different conditions with the Government that embrace the system of absolute monarchy, with the inflammatory authority of the unlimited, because the king is the law it self.
Psychological well-being and everyday activities in rural and urban teachers in
North of Santander during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors:   Universidad Simón Bolívar,
            Facultad de Ciencias Jurídicas y Sociales, Cúcuta, Ramos Montejo Angélica María
Published: August 2022

This research review shows how isolation due to the COVID-19 pandemic has affected
daily activities such as quality of sleep, physical activity, and work life. This review
exercise is developed to provide information that will help different professionals to
point out the psychological impact and possible changes presented in the daily
activities of people during confinement. Sleep hygiene and quality of sleep were
affected due to factors such as age – young, sex – female, history of mental illness,
insomnia, anxiety, depression, psychological distress, low back pain, and
stress.
TIC en la ruralidad de la educación peruana: Una revisión sistemática
Authors: Salas Bazalar María Rosario , Andrade Díaz Elba María , Pacheco Saavedra Ana , Oblitas Pauccar Rosemary
Published: August 2022

El objetivo fue analizar artículos sobre la metodología de la inserción de las TIC en las escuelas rurales de nuestro país, valorando las investigaciones desde el 2011 hasta el 2021, referidas a la información y los resultados de los indicadores de mejora respecto al tema. Se empleó en la metodología la inclusión, donde se consideraron los títulos de las investigaciones; la lectura, análisis del resumen y conclusiones de las investigaciones; objetivos; rango de publicaciones de los últimos diez años, aproximadamente. La estrategia de búsqueda fue en las bases de datos: Scielo, Google académico, La Referencia, Biblioteca virtual Concytec, Alicia y Scopus y operadores booleanos AND y NOT, además se establecieron ecuaciones de búsqueda alternando las palabras: TIC, EDUCACIÓN RURAL, EDUCACIÓN BÁSICA. Esto evidencia que la utilización de recursos digitales y herramientas TIC favorecen la significatividad de los aprendizajes, pues desarrollan la capacidad de entendimiento y comprensión tecnológica, estableciendo el cierre de la brecha digital que marca los resultados de los aprendizajes de los estudiantes de estas zonas. Se concluye que las investigaciones referidas a este tema no son suficientes y que existen limitaciones a indagar aún más debido a ciertas restricciones referidas a la obtención de la información, ya que algunas bases de datos alojan artículos que no muestran el total del contenido del artículo o poseen acceso limitado. Se recomienda la aplicación de formas creativas de enseñanza, a través de las TIC; pues el resultado del uso virtual es importante como estrategia de enseñanza aprendizaje. Para este fin, se debe capacitar a los docentes y estudiantes en forma continua.
ANALISIS HUKUM ISLAM TERHADAP SISTEM PENGELOLAAN DANA ZAKAT DI BAITUL MAL ACEH SINGKIL
Authors: Muhammad Farabi Dinata
Published: August 2022

This research is based on Law Number 23 of 2011 on the Management of Zakat which states that the management of Zakat must be in accordance with Islamic Shariâ€™ah, convey, benefit, justice, legal certainty, integrated, and accountability. This research uses field research. The researcher interviewed directly with the administrators of Baitul Mal Aceh Singkil and completed with observation and documentation. The results of the research in Baitul Mal Aceh Singkil show that1. The management of Zakat in Baitul Mal Aceh Singkil is done by several stages of planning that is the first way of Collection of Zakat, second distribution of Zakat fund, third, supervision and coaching, and evaluation of each programs that have 2. 2. Distribution is adjusted based on general interpretation of the meaning of fi sabilillah, because in particular the Qurâ€™an and Ijma â€˜do not want any new group of Zakat recipients other than 8 main groups.
ROLE OF THE INSURANCE SECTOR IN SUPPORTING THE ACHIEVEMENT OF VISION 2030
Authors: Kajwang Ben
Published: August 2022

Purpose: Vision 2030 is a unique transformative social, economical and political blueprint being adopted by nations globally to improve their stature and the quality of life for their citizens. There exists a total of seventeen global goals agreed upon by world leaders to strive for better nations by the year 2030, widely known as sustainable development goals. These were launched in the year 2015 at a world summit of the United Nations. Countries all over the world had started making progress towards their individual targets by the year 2030 before the 2015 meeting, and the global summit not only streamlined the process but made it a common goal to make better societies for their occupants. The insurance sector bears many responsibilities. The sector caters to risk taking, risk bearing and investments. This study’s main aim is to investigate the role of the insurance sector in supporting the achievement of vision 2030.

Methodology: In this study, a systematic search was carried using search engines such as Google Scholar, Google Books, Semantic Scholar, Science.gov and ResearchGate, using the keywords; “insurance”, “development”, and “vision 2030”. In total, 35 papers, published until between November 2012 and January 2022, were extracted from these databases. After removing duplicates, the titles and abstracts of these articles were reviewed based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The inclusion criteria relate to all books and researches that scrutinize the role insurance plays in attaining vision 2030 goals. The exclusion criteria included non-English articles and publications whose full text could not be accessed due to varying reasons. Subsequent to careful screening of these articles, books and publications a handful of them were picked to assist in this study.

Findings: This study found that the insurance sector, in many of the nations discussed is tasked with provision of offering sound policies to citizens, as one of major goals of the vision 2030 is to improve the quality of life. In most of the third world countries,  , the insurance sector is tasked with providing better governance solutions as well as insuring innovations that advocate for a better environment and climate change. The study also established that for the insurance sector to thrive while going hand in hand with development objectives, its prosperity heavily relies in its ability to adapt to technological changes and adapt new innovation such as artificial intelligence to operate smoothly in the future.

Recommendations: This paper recommends that Insurance companies, to effectively support achievement of the vision 2030 should consider some of the propose approaches by this study. First and foremost, technology is rapidly evolving, and insurers need to invest in artificial intelligence, because as we know it, the world will be much further advanced in 2030, such as intelligent credit rating systems using big data and analytics. This will enhance efficiency in service delivery to individuals as well as corporate clients.
Domination of Colonial Law1 in The Middle of Indonesian Moslem Society
Authors: Nur Islami Muhammad
Published: August 2022

This short article intends to explain the major problems faced by Indonesia since been colonized by a foreign nation (in this case mainly the Netherlands) for three and a half centuries with all its consequences, namely the existence of foreign law until now in Indonesia, including the influence of European culture in the life of people who are predominantly muslim with the traditions and culture of course different from the tradition and culture of the colonial. Circumstances should be terminated immediately it can certainly be felt by everyone that upholds and respects the religious laws adopted by the muslim majority of Indonesia’s population. After 70 years of Indonesian independent, largely of colonial law is still exist in the entire territory of Indonesia. Indonesian people seemed no longer care about these issues, or at least only a small part of Indonesian society are seriously thinking about it. And for a great nation like Indonesia should the laws of society are in accordance with the community’s culture, and culture is a culture that is supposed to be created/built on the majority religion in this country embraced the religion of Islam. So, it can be said that the law should be the law of Indonesia are built on the teachings and culture of Islam, but the reality showed that the laws of the Dutch Law such as ‘Wetboek van Straftrecht’, ‘Burgerlijk Wetboek’ and ‘Wetboek van Koophandel’ are still apply today
The Mediating Effect of Academic Motivation on the Relationship between Metacognitive Skills, Students Attitudes and Beliefs toward Mathematics
Authors: Camacho Albert G.
Published: August 2022

This study determined the mediating effect of academic motivation on the relationship between metacognitive skills, student attitudes and beliefs toward mathematics in selected colleges, particularly Davao del Norte. The study adopted a quantitative non-experimental correlational descriptive survey design with a sample of 339 first-year college students. Sets of adapted survey questionnaires were used in this study to obtain data from the respondents subjected for content validity and reliability analysis. The data were analyzed using the Mean, Pearson-r, Multiple Regression Analysis, and Medgraph using the Sobel z-test. The results revealed that in first-year college students; levels of academic motivation, metacognitive skills, attitude and beliefs are evident most of the time. Moreover, a significant relationship existed between these variables. The mediation of academic motivation on the relationship between metacognitive skills, students’ attitudes and beliefs towards the mathematics of first-year college in a selected institution was proven in the study
Comprehensive Benefit Evaluation and Regional Difference Research of State-owned Mixed-ownership Enterprises.
Authors: Liu Wenyan , Li Zhenjin , Zhou Zhi-qiang , Li Shun
Published: August 2022

Scientific and accurate assessment of the comprehensive benefits and regional differences of state-owned mixed-owned enterprises is an important link in promoting the steady progress of mixed-ownership reform of state-owned enterprises and achieving high-quality development of the state-owned economy. Using factor analysis method and GA-BP neural network model to evaluate the comprehensive benefits of listed state-owned mixed enterprises, the results show that, first, the main factors

affecting the comprehensive benefits of state-owned mixed enterprises are profitability factor, sustainability factor and solvency factor, and the effect is as follows: profitability factor>sustainability factor>solvency factor; second, factor analysis effectively improves the evaluation performance of the GA-BP neural network model. Further analysis of regional differences, it is found that the average comprehensive benefit of regional state-owned mixed enterprises is: eastern region > central region > western region. Among them, the profitability factor and solvency factor are as follows: eastern region>central region>western region, and the size of sustainability factor is: eastern region>western region>central region. Therefore, we can start from deepening the classification reform of state-owned enterprises, increasing investment in innovation, reducing financial leverage, and improving regional linkages, so as to improve the profitability, solvency and sustainability of enterprises, narrow regional differences, and achieve coordinated development between regions.
Open Spaces: Quantity or Quality
Authors: Rey-Lescure Eric
Published: August 2022

"Urban and regional open spaces play many roles, where outdoor recreation has a much wider context than that of existing parks. North American park standards are inadequate and unrealistic when applied to the Montreal Urban Community. The regional open space index (ROSI) is suggested as a means of evaluating and analyzing open spaces that offer recreational activities while adding to regional, natural and cultural diversity. This index, based on a number of spacial and social qualitative characteristics, evaluates the proportion of spaces developed in view of outdoor recreational activities according to an acceptable minimum with regard to all available spaces. It enables judicious sectorial interventions and generally proposes an integrated framework for an outdoor space development policy. In the long run, it will serve to evaluate the evolution of urban open space development."
Shade Tree Mortality Study Techniques
Authors: Dewers Robert
Published: August 2022

Infrared overflight film was provided by the Texas Forest Service in September 1976 to aid in post oak mortality studies in the city of College Station, Texas. The film aided Texas A&M University urban forestry ground teams in locating trees under abnormal stress. Probable causes were determined on site. The gathered data indicated that construction related damage and not vascular diseases was the primary contributing factor to dieback and mortality. Recommendations were made to the city to reduce man-related stresses on this sensitive shade tree species. As a result a city forester position was established to design and promote tree policies. Incidental benefits of the tree survey included the adaptation of a grid sampling technique and a coordinate inventory system that can be used for street trees and off-street trees simultaneously.
Trunk Bark Banding with Chlorflurenol for Growth Control
Authors: Hield H.
Published: August 2022

Trunk bark banding has been performed with chlorflurenol (Maintain CF 1 25) at a 1 % concentration in a carrier of 30% toluene and 70% No. 1 diesel oil. Band width, as related to trunk diam, was varied to allow adjustment of the amount of chemical applied. Band widths have been between 0.25 and 8.0 trunk diam equivalents according to species requirements. Results indicate that deciduous trees should not be banded in the late summer or fall when there is no longer shoot growth. The late season banding of deciduous trees resulted in deformities of the leaf blades of the following spring growth as well as a less dense canopy for as long as 4 months, after which time normal growth resumed. Young trees without mature bark characteristics have shown abnormalities of external trunk growth not found from banding over-mature bark of the same species. However, transverse cuts through the banded zones of young trees have shown no internal damage.
Wood Pole Maintenance
Authors: Birtz Robert
Published: August 2022

This paper deals with the various inspection and treatment methods that can be used to maintain wood poles inplace. Pole inspection has to be carried out to meet National Electric Code safety standards. Unfortunately, inspection only is an expense that leads to a lot of pole replacements. Inspection combined with present internal and external treatments will extend the life of most wood poles almost indefinitely and the savings will more than pay for the program.
New Hampshire's Urban Forestry Center
Authors: Reynolds Mary
Published: August 2022

The Urban Forestry Center in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, is a gift to the State of New Hampshire by John Elwyn Stone to be forever used for socio-ecological purposes. John Elwyn Stone (1922-1974) was a direct descendant of John Langdon (1741-1819), the distinguished New Hampshire statesman and first Governor of New Hampshire. The gift consists of 150 acres of land with buildings and the annual income from a $1.7 million trust fund. The property is managed under the jurisdiction of the Division of Forests and Lands, New Hampshire Department of Resources and Economic Development. The Urban Forestry Center is being developed to make people aware that trees are a renewable resource and to educate the public on the socio-economic value of trees. Because of its location within the City of Portsmouth, nature, and purpose, the Urban Forestry Center is ideally suited to serve as an example of an urban forest. The 150 acre forested and wetland tract will function principally as a demonstration area and its facilities will be used for teaching, education, and research in urban forestry.
Reducing Damage to Shade and Woodland Trees from Construction Activities
Authors: Yingling Earl , Keeley Charles , Little Silas , Burtis James
Published: August 2022

Guidelines are given for reducing damage to trees from installing underground utility lines, making road and grade cuts and fills, and constructing home developments. Observations and experience, especially in supervising construction that affected trees on rights-of-way in Maryland, and the available literature provide the basis for the guidelines. Case histories are cited illustrating a range from no apparent injury to extensive damage.
Resistance of Himalayan Small-Leaved Elm to Dutch Elm Disease
Authors: Santamour Frank
Published: August 2022

Three clones of Ulmus villosa, the Himalayan smallleaved elm, have proved to be winter-hardy in Washington, D.C. and showed no wilt disease symptoms following artificial inoculation with "nonaggressive" strains of the Dutch elm disease (DED) fungus. Inoculation with "aggressive" strains of DED produced wilt symptoms (10% to 50%) on 4wo clones, but one remained free of wilt. Ulmus villosa is worthy of further trials in the milder regions of the United States, and the clones are being vegetatively propagated for distribution to other botanic gardens and arboreta. Since the species is diploid with 2n=28 chromosomes, it is possible that U. villosa could be used in breeding programs for the development of diseaseresistant hybrids.
Computer Program for Utility Forestry Activities
Authors: Cunningham Edward
Published: August 2022

A computer program can eliminate the need for, manual information gathering, sorting, computing, and reporting of forestry activities in the utility industry. By proper planning with managers, field supervisors and data processing personnel, a program can be developed that will collect uniform information and yield accurate, timely and concise reports. This is accomplished by determining your specific needs, gathering of desired information, and developing a report format that supplies supervisors and managers with useful information on the efficiency of their crews as well as supplying historical data.
Tree Wounds and Wound Closure
Authors: Neely Dan
Published: August 2022

Wounds on trees mostly result as acts of nature but also are intentionally created by man. Closure of wounds occurs through production, differentiation, and maturation of callus parenchyma. The amount of callus produced is directly correlated with amount of radial stem growth at the wound site. Thus, those variables that stimulate or affect the vascular cambium also directly affect the time for wound closure. Wound width is the single most important wound dimension. Wounds 11/16 inch in diameter closed in one season when diameter growth was substantial, 112 inch wounds closed when growth was moderate, and 3/8 inch wounds closed when growth was modest.
Evaluation of Trees in Wooded Areas
Authors: Micha Frederick
Published: August 2022

The appraisal of tree values in woodland or woodlot settings can be a difficult task, but with some logic, plus a sensible procedure, it can be done. The purpose of this paper is to outline a step-by-step procedure the tree consultant must take in establishing values for such trees. We do not consider land values a part of our work. When a tree appraisal is involved in a court case, a real estate appraisal by an outside source is coupled with the tree value figures. The species and size of trees play the important role in the appraisal. Exact species determinations and accurate measurements are essential. In addition, a number of other factors are considered in developing the appraisal. These include tree health, location, sun scald, wind damage, etc. The final appraisal also must include restoration costs such as clean-up of resulting wood and brush, stump removal, grading, seeding, replanting of ground cover, and vandalism protection.
Distribution Line Tree-Caused Disturbances
Authors: Shriver James
Published: August 2022

One of the primary functions of utility arborists is the supervision of tree maintenance along distribution lines. While distribution systems vary widely from one utility company to another, the underlying reason for tree maintenance expenditures is universal throughout the industry. Trees must be controlled. Utility arborists must continually make decisions regarding the placement of tree maintenance crews. Tree maintenance must be performed in those areas that have the highest potential for future tree-caused interruptions. Accurate identification of these high priority areas is the key to crew scheduling that will consistently make optimum use of available tree maintenance dollars. Organized reporting and analysis of tree-caused disturbances is one means of identifying high tree maintenance priorities. The utility arborist armed with a disturbance reporting system, a measure of common sense, and a first-hand knowledge of field conditions is capable of making consistent "on target" decisions when scheduling tree maintenance crews.
Urban Forestry: Its Scope and Complexity
Authors: Shafer Elwood , Moeller George
Published: August 2022

Every State in the Nation, particularly throughout densely populated urban environments, is currently involved in an environment-energy crisis. Yet, man's misuse of forest, water, soil, and wildlife resources in and around our cities has caused detrimental environmental impacts that reflect a lack of concern for the basic underlying needs of society for ecological support systems, Urban forestry offers a means to help meet this challenge and to help improve the quality of life for a large proportion of the American public. Urban foresters need to know: the benefits of urban forests, factors that influence those benefits, means to manage vegetation to provide the benefits, and how to integrate urban forestry with the total urban planning and development process.
Factors Affecting the Establishment of Urban Trees
Authors: Whitcomb Carl
Published: August 2022

A series of studies has been conducted to determine ways to improve growth of newly planted trees. Incorporating soil amendments at planting time and placing black plastic beneath mulches were found to be detrimental to newly planted trees. Mulches alone were beneficial, particularly when used to maintain a cleared area around newly planted trees and reduce the competitive effects of lawn grasses. Pruning back the tops of newly planted dormant, bareroot, deciduous trees was not beneficial.
Increased Efficiency in Urban Forestry
Authors: Overbeek James
Published: August 2022

In 1975 the City of Grand Rapids, Michigan undertook a two-year study of the productivity of its Forestry Division. The study made use of a computerized cost accounting system to control and tabulate data regarding the various costs per units completed. Various work methods were used and then compared to determine the most efficient work method. By using the scientific method to evaluate performance, the Grand Rapids Forestry Division was able to increase the number of units completed and decrease the cost per unit in all of its types of work.
Decline of Curbside Sugar Maples in Connecticut
Authors: Rich Saul , Walton Gerald
Published: August 2022

Curbside sugar maples in the New Haven area developed decline symptoms and died at an annual rate of 20 to 33%. The severity of symptoms could be correlated with concentrations of sodium in the leaves, twigs, and sap of the trees. Even though symptom severity is negatively correlated with foliage nitrogen, the symptoms could not be alleviated by the application of nitrogen in the root zone. Symptom severity could not be correlated with chloride ion, plant parasitic nematodes, or concentrations of the metallic pollutants lead, zinc, copper, nickel and cadmium. There was significant negative correlation between curb height and symptom severity.
Root Hardiness of Green Ash Seedlings from Different Provenances
Authors: Santamour Frank
Published: August 2022

Container-grown seedlings of green ash from different provenances were subjected to temperatures of - 9 °C and - 1 5 °C for 1 week. Roots of seedlings from areas where the average January temperature was above freezing were completely killed by both treatments and no shoot growth was produced. Root tips and young roots of seedlings from areas with average January temperatures between 0.1 °C and 24.2°C were killed by the - 9 °C treatment but new roots developed and stem growth, although retarded, was resumed. The - 1 5 ° C treatment killed all roots of all seedlings, but a few plants from the coldest origin initiated new roots from the root collar zone and the plants resumed shoot growth from lateral buds. It is recommended that landscape trees planted in above-ground containers in northern areas be selected from the coldest origins or, when cultivars of unknown geographic origin are so used, that they be budded or grafted on potentially cold-hardy rootstocks.
A Case Study of Communication Strategies Used by Thai Business Students in an English Online Job Interview Test
Authors: Tappoon Amarawadee
Published: August 2022

Developing speaking skills for foreign language learners is challenging. Whenever they speak foreign languages, they often encounter communication problems because of their limited grammatical and discourse competence. To overcome the problems, language learners need to employ communication strategies. Previous studies stated that these strategies were valuable for learners in speaking a target language; however, they mainly examined the students’ use of communication strategies in general speaking situations. Thus, the present study aims to explore types and levels of communication strategies used by Thai business students majoring in accounting and to investigate their communication problems during an English online job interview test. The participants were 35 Thai undergraduates. The 35-item self-report communication strategy questionnaire and a semi-structured interview were used to collect the data. The data was analyzed through the IBM SPSS statistical analysis software and the content analysis. The findings indicated that the participants were strategic users. The overall mean of the participants’ communication strategy use was at a high level ( = 3.59). The most frequently used communication strategies were strategies for understanding interlocutor’s messages (UIM) which was at a high level ( = 3.84). The participants selected to use nonverbal language the most such as body language ( = 4.45). The main problems which they experienced during the English online job interview test were unknown vocabulary and listening problems. Furthermore, most participants preferred attending an online interview test to an onsite interview test.
Factors of Services Quality that Influence Patient Loyalty at Muslim Friendly Hospital: A Malaysian Perspective
Authors: Rashid Nurulizwa , Al-shami Samer Ali
Published: August 2022

Malaysia’s healthcare industry’s demand is increasing, especially in Islamic medical care, and continues to be growing with chances for improvement and innovation in diagnoses and medical treatment. Even though a window of an opportunity is rapidly growing, the medical care quality offered to patients in Malaysia’s Muslim-friendly hospital remains inadequate because of unarticulated patient needs. The objective of this investigation is to measure service quality factor’s towards patient loyalty in Malaysia’s Muslim-friendly healthcare sector. 260 survey questionnaires were distributed between inpatients and outpatients. All patients must receive services of at least one day at hospital in Kumpulan Berhad Johor (KPJ). 250 surveys were received and analyzed using SPSS 25. On one hand, patients at KPJ are not really aware about the doctors and nurses Islamic knowledge for medical practices since the majority of respondents are from a younger generation. Furthermore, Malaysian healthcare services face some problems in Muslim-friendly hospital medical treatment principles because of multi-cultural religion and various medical personnel religious backgrounds. Research findings provide an insight for SERVQUAL model and practical implication of Muslim friendly hospital.
ELETROTERAPIA NO TRATAMENTO DA SÍNDROME DO TÚNEL DO CARPO:
Authors: Araújo Júnior José Olavo de , Oliveira Neto Joselito de , Maia Diego Nogueira , Lima Antonio Gibson Ferreira de , Martins Milena Maria Mendes Rodrigues , Araújo Lívia Maria Villar Sales de , Diniz Denise Maria Sá Machado
Published: August 2022

Objetivo: Descrever como a eletroterapia pode ajudar no tratamento da síndrome do túnel do carpo. Método: O presente trabalho trata-se de uma revisão integrativa de literatura de caráter descritivo. O levantamento bibliográfico foi realizado entre os meses de agosto a setembro de 2021, utilizou-se as plataformas de Scielo, o Portal Capes e a Lilacs para a pesquisa dos artigos, que compreenderam os anos de 2011 a 2021. Resultados: Diante das pesquisas realizadas, notou-se que a STC atinge mais de 3% da população mundial, sendo de maior prevalência no público feminino, sendo até um terço superior. A STC é uma das responsáveis por até 70% do afastamento no ambiente de trabalho. Conclusão: A eletroterapia se mostra como uma grade aliada para o tratamento da STC, à medida que os impulsos elétricos podem diminuir o contato do sujeito com a dor, quando, grosso modo, a partir do método, o músculo adapta-se a dor provocada.
Prehospital emergency department care activations during the initial COVID-19 pandemic surge
Authors: Leff, MD Rebecca , Fleming-Nouri, MBBS Alex , Venkatesh, MD, MBA, MHS Arjun K. , Parwani, MD, MHA Vivek , Rothenberg, MPH Craig , Sangal, MD, MBA Rohit B. , Flood, MD, MBA Colin T. , Goldenberg, MD, MSc Matthew , Wira, MD Charles
Published: August 2022

Objective: To describe trends in prehospital presentations of critical medical and trauma conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic using prehospital and emergency department (ED) care activations.Methods: Observational analysis of ED care activations in a tertiary, urban ED between March 10, 2020 and September 1, 2020 was compared to the same time periods in 2018 and 2019. ED care activations for critical medical conditions were classified based on clinical indication: undifferentiated medical, trauma, or stroke.Main outcome: The primary outcomes were the number of patients presenting from the prehospital setting with specified ED activation criteria, total ED volume, ambulance arrival volume, and volume of COVID-19 hospital admissions. Locally weighted scatterplot smoothing curves were used to visually display our results.Results: There were 1,461 undifferentiated medical activations, 905 stroke activations, and 1,478 trauma activations recorded, representing absolute decreases of 11.3, 28.1, and 20.3 percent, respectively, relative to the same period in 2019, coinciding with the declaration of a public health emergency in Connecticut. For all three types of presentation, post-peak spikes in activations were observed in early May, approximately two weeks after our health system in Connecticut reached its peak number of COVID-19 hospitalizations—eg, undifferentiated medical activations: increase in 280 percent, n = 140 from 2019, p < 0.0001—and declined thereafter, reaching a nadir in early June 2020.Conclusions: After the announcement of public health measures to mitigate COVID-19, ED care activations declined in a large Northeast academic ED, followed by post-peak surges in activations as COVID- 19 cases decreased.
Chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosives (CBRNEs) preparedness for sporting event mass gatherings: A systematic review of the literature
Authors: Patel, MPH, MPhil Sonny S. , Neylan, MS Julian H. , Bavaro Katerina , Chai, MD, MS Peter R. , Goralnick, MD, MS Eric , Erickson, MD Timothy B.
Published: August 2022

Objective: Sporting events often constitute mass gatherings (MGs) featuring large crowds of spectators and participants. Our objective is to understand the current state of emergency preparedness for sporting events by examining past MG sporting events to evaluate mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery against chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE) events.Methods: In accordance with Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, a systematic literature review was carried out among 10 literature databases. The quality and risk of bias in each reviewed publication was assessed using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool.Results: A total of 5,597 publications were identified. Of these, 81 papers were selected for full text reads and 25 publications were accepted. The included articles documented sporting events worldwide, ranging from incidents occurring from 1972 to 2020. Cross-cutting themes found in best practices and recommendations were strategic communication, surveillance, planning and preparedness, and training and response.Conclusion: More evidence-based guidelines are needed to ensure best practices in response and recovery for CBRNE incidents at sporting events. Public health risks as well as implementation barriers and opportunities to prepare for potential CBRNE threats at sporting event MGs require further investigation.
Hospital disaster risk management improving strategies: A systematic review study
Authors: Azarmi, PhD Somayeh , Sharififar, PhD Simintaj , Pishgooie, PhD Amir Hosein , Khankeh, PhD Hamid Reza , Hejrypour Seyyed Ziya
Published: August 2022

Objective: Hospitals are the basic infrastructure for disaster response. While they themselves are exposed to disasters, they also play an important role during the disaster response period. Therefore, they are expected to be able to maintain their performance during and immediately after disasters. The aim of this study is to discover strategies to improve the hospital disaster risk management.Design: This study is a systematic qualitative study with thematic analysis. Data sources including Persian and international databases were searched using the “Hospital, Disaster, Risk management, Risk reduction, Improvement, and Strategy” keywords and their combinations of them. The search time period ranged from January 2010 to January 2020. Data were extracted by two independent arbitrators for qualitative thematic analysis.Results: In total, 889 articles and documents were retrieved. Of which, 166 articles were deleted due to duplication, 436 articles did not meet the objectives of the research, and 263 articles did not meet the eligibility criteria and were deleted. Finally, 24 articles were included in the study. After thematic analysis, 33 subthemes were obtained and classified into five themes of organizational-managerial strategies, preventive and risk reduction strategies, preparedness strategies, response strategies, and recovery strategies. Not all articles discuss all categories.Conclusion: Applying strategies to improve the hospital disaster risk management resulting from this study can be useful in improving the preparedness of hospitals in the face of disasters.
Interprofessional collaboration among first responder students in a simulated disaster exercise
Authors: Collins, MSc Christopher J. , Page, BAA Howard , Semple, PhD Candidate Philip E. , Innis, NP, PhD Jennifer
Published: August 2022

Introduction: Interprofessional disaster simulation exercises provide an opportunity for first responder students to learn about disaster response and recovery, to practice their roles and to learn to collaborate with other first responders. With the move to virtual education during the COVID-19 pandemic, a table-top disaster exercise is an alternative format to in-person exercises. To date, most disaster simulation exercises for students have focused on the roles of healthcare providers. As first responders play a critical role in disaster management, there is a need for interprofessional exercises that include students in first responder programs.Methods: A table-top disaster simulation exercise was held with students from the police (n = 94) and firefighter (n = 30) programs at a large community college in Toronto, Canada, in February 2021. It was held virtually using the Zoom® platform, with college faculty as well as professionals from community partner sites. An evaluation survey that had open- and closed-ended items was administered to students following the event.Results: Thirty-eight percent of the students participated in the survey, and the majority rated the event highly useful and reported that the exercise demonstrated the importance of interprofessional collaboration. Students’ responses to the open-ended survey items yielded two themes: understanding roles and performing under duress.Discussion: This evaluation demonstrates the value of using a simulated disaster exercise to teach first responder students about their role in disaster response and recovery, and the importance of interprofessional collaboration.
Practical flood risk reduction strategies in South Sudan
Authors: Mayen, MS John V. , Wood, MS Erik , Frazier, PhD Tim
Published: August 2022

More extreme weather patterns caused by climate change are leading to more intense and frequent flooding in some of the world’s most vulnerable locations. The Republic of South Sudan faces obstacles mitigating rivers and urban floods caused by heavy rainfall in many of its regions. Through a focused review of the related literature, this study will first analyze the effectiveness and failures of the South Sudanese government’s attempts to mitigate flood risks, save lives, and prevent property damage. Study data are derived from various sources including peer-reviewed research, government and nongovernment documents, and the news media. Next, using similar qualitative review methods, a parallel case study from Bangladesh will be used to glean comparative findings and help formulate flood risk reduction recommendations for South Sudan. Findings include that government efforts are highly reactive and lack adequate resources to address flood mitigation. Analysis also indicates that locally driven structural and nonstructural disaster risk reduction efforts are critical to reducing vulnerability to this ongoing and intensifying threat. The study implications and recommendations advance the existing literature on this topic and are relevant to any global region displaying vulnerability opposite the complex threat of repeated intense flooding.
Disaster recovery funding: Enhanced understanding for improved outcomes
Authors: Fraser, MS Ryan S. , Frazier, PhD Tim , Manning, MS Tim , Wood, MS Erik
Published: August 2022

The complexities of post-disaster recovery funding present significant challenges to state and local communities, particularly with the increase in frequency and intensity of disasters triggered by climate change. This paper explores the disaster recovery funding process for which there is limited existing research. A concurrent triangulation method was utilized as the strategy of inquiry. This mixed methods approach consisted of a content review of the related literature, an analysis of the New Jersey (NJ) Transit damage from Hurricane Sandy, a case study examining NJ Transit’s unmet recovery need, and semistructured interviews with related officials. Findings suggest that improved interagency communication is required to better understand funding limitations and develop formal procedures for recovery. Despite progress, extensive gaps in disaster recovery funding remain. The analysis resulted in three key post-disaster recovery coordination findings: (1) there remains a lack of compatibility among the different federal grant programs; (2) there is an identified need for a single point of coordination to enhance the communication process; (3) a solution to recovery funding should include insurance and the private sector. Enhanced coordination mechanisms will result in improved outcomes for jurisdictions recovering from the overwhelming and cascading effects of disasters. These findings have both national and international implications.