bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ТРАГІЗМ ПОЛІТИКИ ЯК ОСОБЛИВОГО ОБРАЗУ ДІЇ: ПЕРЕЧИТУЮЧИ РАНС’ЄРА
Authors: ЛІМОНЧЕНКО Віра
Published: January 2023

Мета роботи. Ставиться завдання виявити у естетичних візіях Ранс’єра домінантну мотивацію звільнення світу від наявної на певний момент форми упорядкування суспільного буття, проте очевидно, що всупереч ствердженню повернення політики, те, як Ранс’єр трактує її, говорить про інше – власне політичні звичні засоби безпорадні, що назване «трагізмом», але при цьому установка на зміну зберігається і реалізується по-іншому. Методологія. У статті застосований метод поглибленого рефлексивного читання, що передбачає таку критико-аналітичну експлікацію, яка стосується не стільки самого твору, скільки тих рис антропологічної ситуації, свідченням яких постає тематика теоретичного дослідження. Значущим є і метод діалектико-логічного аналізу – робота з поняттями, які припускають витончене розрізнення і взаємне перетворення. Наукова новизна. Всупереч тезам про «кінець філософії» концепція політики Ранс’єра має риси філософського дискурсу: по-перше, сама постановка питання типова для філософії з часів Канта: «як можлива політика»; по-друге, читання його текстів засвідчує наявність такого змісту, який упущений загальновизнаним вживанням, що споріднене саме з пошуками істини, характерними для філософського дискурсу з часів античності. Проведена смислова аналітика понять La mésentente і Le partage du sensible засвідчує: сама морфологічна будова цих концептів вказує на специфічну «позитивну негативність» першого; у другій філософемі наявний зв’язок з діалогічною філософією і філософією Маркса, синтезуючою Геґеля і Фейєрбаха. Лексема partage орієнтує на таке мислення, яке відповідає ідентичності через порушену тотожність, тобто єдність самості (або цілісність суспільства) включає у себе інаковість, а не виключає її. Амбівалентність лексеми sensible постає засобом, завдяки якому політика осмислюється не як феномен державно-владних структур, як базова засада людського буття по конституюванню спільної справи. La mésentente і Le partage du sensible синтезовані як Dissensus. Висновки. Певною мірою, апологія політики у Ранс’єра може прочитуватись як апологія філософії.
The Financial & Economic Impact of the Performance of Developing Countries’ Economies on Their Credit Rating {Applied study on Egypt’s credit rating during the period (1996-2018)}
Authors: Ghanem Ghada
Published: January 2023

This study aims to examines the dynamic effects of economic performance on credit ratings in Egypt during the period (1996-2018) consisting of quarterly observations for each variable. The study adopted the ARDL bounds testing approach to establish these relationships which showed that there exists a positive short run and long-run relationship between the credit rating, (GDP) growth domestic product and (FDI) foreign direct investment, while there are significant negative relationships in both short and long run between budget deficit, external debt, exchange rate and the credit rating. This result implies that GDP, FDI, foreign reserve and budget deficit are essential macroeconomic variables that influence the economic performance and the credit rating in Egypt.
IMPLEMENTATION OF YUDHISTIRA SUPPORT CHARACTER VALUE AT MUHAMMADIYAH GIRIKERTO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Authors: Yeyen Febrilia  , Niswi Mukarromah
Published: January 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan nilai karakter tokoh wayang Yudhistira dan implementasi nilai karakter wayang Yudhistira di SD Muhammadiyah Girikerto. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif. Objek dalam penelitian ini adalah nilai karakter peserta didik SD Muhammadiyah Girikerto. Subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah kepala sekolah, guru dan peserta didik. Instrumen pengumpulan data yang digunakan berupa pedoman wawancara dan observasi. Analisis data menggunakan model Miles and Huberman yaitu reduksi data, display data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Teknik pemeriksaan data menggunakan triangulasi sumber dan teknik. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa peserta didik SD Muhammadiyah Girikerto mampu memiliki karakter sesuai dengan nilai karakter tokoh wayang Yudhistira. Adapun nilai karakter yang terkandung dalam tokoh wayang Yudhistira yaitu:  1) Religius, 2) Kepemimpinan, 3) Jujur, dan 4) Tanggungjawab. Implementasi nilai karakter tokoh wayang Yudhistira dilakukan melalui: 1) Pembuatan perangkat pembelajaran, 2) Proses pembelajaran seperti memimpin doa, pengumpulan tugas, dan keaktifan di kelas, serta 3) Penerapan nilai karakter peserta didik di lingkungan sekolah. Kesimpulan dari hasil penelitian ini adalah karakter tokoh wayang Yudhistira mengandung nilai-nilai karakter yang baik sehingga dapat digunakan sebagai pembentukan karakter pada peserta didik. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian ini terdapat saran yang dikemukakan oleh penulis, yaitu penanaman nilai karakter melalui tokoh wayang Yudhistira tidak hanya sebatas kegiatan pembelajaran di kelas tetapi dapat diimplementasikan di lingkungan sekitarnya.
KECURANGAN AKADEMIK (ACADEMIC FRAUD) PADA PEMBELAJARAN DARING
Authors: Yindi Cardina  , Kristiani  , Khresna Bayu Sangka
Published: January 2023

Pembelajaran daring sudah tidak asing lagi, terutama pada masa pandemi Covid-19 sekarang ini. Pembelajaran secara daring bertujuan untuk memindahkan kelas dalam dunia digital. Adanya pembelajaran daring memunculkan berbagai kekhawatiran, diantaranya masalah literasi digital, pemerataan akses, dan perilaku akademik yang tidak etis. Salah satu aspek yang dikhawatirkan yaitu masalah perilaku akademik yang tidak etis. Perilaku tidak etis tersebut adalah kecurangan akademik (academic fraud). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji perilaku academic fraud selama penerapan pembelajaran daring. Penelitian ini merupakan library research dengan teknik studi literatur. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa selama pembelajaran daring, sebagian besar siswa melakukan berbagai bentuk kecurangan akademik (academic fraud). Siswa masih melakukan academic fraud meskipun mereka tahu bahwa tindakan tersebut tidak etis. Terdapat berbagai faktor yang memengaruhi siswa melakukan academic fraud, baik faktor internal seperti kepribadian dan faktor external seperti pengaruh lingkungan. Walaupun demikian, berbagai solusi dan strategi diberikan untuk meminimalkan tindakan academic fraud, diantaranya mengubah bentuk asesmen untuk pembelajaran daring.
MENINGKATKAN KREATIVITAS SISWA MENGGUNAKAN ALAT PERAGA PADA PELAJARAN GERAK BENDA SDK KELAS III MANUMUTI DENGAN PENDEKATAN PROSES
Authors: Marsela Luruk Bere
Published: January 2023

Kreativitas siswa dan guru dalam proses pembelajaran jarak jauh sangat diharapkan dimasa pandemi agar kompetensi guru dapat tercapai dengan maksimal, apalagi siswa dituntut belajar secara daring (Online), namun tuntutan ini tidak diterapkan secara maksimal oleh semua sekolah yang ada di Indonesia. Hal ini menjadi kendala bagi siswa dan guru seperti yang sedang dihadapi oleh siswa SDK Manumuti di Malaka NTT karena kekurangan akses internet dan sarana handphone. Oleh karena itu, dalam penelitian ini digunakan alternatif lain yang lebih mudah dijangkau oleh siswa dan guru yaitu media alat peraga dari bahan alam untuk pelajaran gerak benda dengan pendekatan proses, yang mana pendekatan ini menuntut psikomotorik siswa dan guru lebih aktif. Dalam pengaplikasian guru menyiapkan media alat peraga gerak benda lalu mendemostrasikan dan menanyakan kepada siswa apa yang di lihat, lalu siswa menduga (hipotesis) dan mempresentasikan, setelah itu guru menyimpulkan sesuai dengan topik materi gerak benda. Berdasarkan hasil penilaian LKS untuk 15 siswa selama proses pembelajaran siklus I yaitu 30% dan siklus II yaitu 80% dari rata-rata siswa. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa Siklus I belum maksimal  tercapai hasil pembelajaran disebabkan media yang digunakan masih baru bagi mereka sehingga perlu penyesuaian, sedangkan pada Siklus II mengalami peningkatan karena media yang digunakan menarik dan siswa sudah terbiasa sehingga siswa mudah memahami.
UPAYA MENGATASI KESULITAN MEMBACA PERMULAAN MELALUI PEMBELAJARAN BAHASA INDONESIA
Authors: Jihan Safira Ramadhani  , Badriyah Wulandari
Published: January 2023

Membaca merupakan salah satu keterampilan berbahasa yang wajib dikuasai, terutama oleh siswa guna memudahkan proses pembelajaran di dalam kelas dan menyerap ilmu pengetahuan. Hal ini karena sebagian besar pembelajaran dilakukan dengan menggunakan teks atau buku bacaan. Membaca permulaan adalah langkah awal pembelajaran membaca yang biasanya diajarkan pada peserta didik kelas rendah melalui pelajaran bahasa Indonesia. Tak jarang banyak siswa yang mengalami kesulitan membaca permulaan. Guru memiliki peran penting untuk mengatasi kesulitan yang dialami oleh siswa. Alasan inilah yang melatarbelakangi penelitian ini. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah kualitatif deskriptif. Subjek yang diteliti dalam penelitian ini adalah guru dan siswa kelas IC di MIN I Kota Pasuruan. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan observasi dan wawancara. Berdasarkan dari hasil penelitian ini dapat disimpulkan bahwa kemampuan membaca di kelas IC MIN I Kota Pasuruan dari total 23 siswa, terdapat 8 siswa sudah lancar membaca, 14 siswa masih kurang lancar atau hanya mampu membaca suku kata, dan 1 siswa yang hanya mampu mengenali huruf. Beberapa karakteristik kesulitan membaca yang dialami oleh siswa kelas IC, di antaranya a) tidak mampu merangkai kata, b) tidak mampu mengidentifikasi diftong (ng/ny), c) hanya mampu membaca kata yang berakhiran huruf vokal, d) tidak mampu membedakan huruf u-o, dan e) tidak mampu didikte. Upaya guru untuk mengatasi kesulitan membaca permulaan melalui pelajaran bahasa Indonesia adalah dengan memfokuskan pelajaran untuk pembelajaran membaca dan menulis permulaan. Pembelajaran membaca permulaan dilakukan dengan detail dan bertahap, mulai dari mengenalkan huruf, membaca suku kata, hingga merangkai kata. Guru menggunakan metode Syllabic atau suku kata. Jadi, siswa tidak mengeja kata, melainkan belajar membaca melalui suku kata.
STRATEGI PEMBELAJARAN KONSTEKSTUAL DENGAN MEDIA KAHOOT UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN MENYIMAK TEKS EKSPOSISI
Authors: Nafisah Nilamsari Putri  , Badriyah Wulandari
Published: January 2023

Strategi yang perlu dibuat oleh pendidik setiap tahunnya dalam kegiatan belajar dan mengajar memancing kreativitas pendidik guna meningkatkan motivasi belajar peserta didik terutama pada saat pembelajaran Bahasa Indonesia. Kemampuan dasar dalam berbahasa sendiri terdiri atas menyimak, membaca, berbicara dan menulis. Menyimak menjadi kemampuan paling dasar di antara empat kemampuan berbahasa lain. Peningkatan kemampuan menyimak peserta didik menjadi poin penting yang perlu diperhatikan oleh pendidik sebelum beranjak ke kemampuan berbahasa lain, untuk itulah penggunaan pembelajaran kontekstual dengan memanfaatkan media Kahoot belum pernah dilakukan. Peneliti bertujuan mencari tahu strategi pembelajaran kontekstual teks eksposisi dengan media Kahoot. Penelitian yang digunakan oleh peneliti adalah penilitian deskriptif dengan menggunakan studi literatur. Hasil penelitian ini berupa stategi pembelajaran kontekstual dengan menerapkan konsep Bern dan Erickson yaitu pembelajaran berbasis proyek (project-based learning) teks eksposisi dengan menggunakan tujuh komponen utama yaitu (constructivism), menemukan (inquiry), bertanya (questioning), komunitas belajar (learning community), pemodelan (modeling), refleksi (reflection), penilaian yang riil (authentic assessment).
RANCANGAN PEMBELAJARAN MENULIS TEKS NEGOSIASI MENGGUNAKAN MEDIA BOT WA UNTUK KELAS X
Authors: Nuril Mas’udah  , Badriyah Wulandari
Published: January 2023

Sikap spiritual, sosial, pengetahuan, dan keterampilan yang dimiliki peserta didik dapat memungkinkan diri mereka mencapai tujuan pembelajaran. Namun pada kenyataannya, proporsi keempat hal tersebut pada setiap peserta didik dalam kegiatan pembelajaran berbeda-beda. Hal ini disebabkan oleh kurangnya keefektifan dan efisiensi alat pembelajaran yang disusun dalam rancangan, salah satunya adalah media pembelajaran yang digunakan oleh guru. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan media pembelajaran Bot WhatsApp dalam rancangan pembelajaran menulis teks negosiasi untuk kelas X. Pendekatan yang dipakai peneliti yakni pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode observasi dan studi dokumen primer. Analisis data yang dilakukan dalam penelitian ini berupa deskriptif dengan konsep Miles dan Hubarman, dimana terdapat empat tahap analisis data yang terdiri dari pengumpulan, reduksi, penyajian, dan menyimpulkan data. Hasil dari penelitian ini yakni cara menggunakan Bot Autoresponder WhatsApp sebagai media pembelajaran berupa alur dan langkah-langkah penggunaannya pada rancangan pembelajaran kegiatan pendahuluan, inti, dan penutup menulis teks negosiasi. Penggunaan media pembelajaran Bot Autoresponder WhatsApp dalam rancangan pembelajaran menulis teks negosiasi sudah sesuai dengan aturan yang berlaku yakni, mempersiapkan media terlebih dahulu serta menyesuaikan dengan kegiatan yang akan disampaikan dalam rancangan pembelajaran. Namun penggunaan fitur dalam media bisa ditambah lagi agar pengaplikasiannya dalam rancangan pembelajaran dapat lebih baik lagi.
KOMIK “DINER WITH PHILOSOPHY” KARYA A. PRADIPTA SEBAGAI BAHAN PEMBELAJARAN APRESIASI SASTRA
Authors: Riza Agustina  , Badriyah Wulandari
Published: January 2023

Penelitian ini menggunakan komik sebagai bahan ajar materi apresiasi sastra siswa SMA. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisa kelayakan sebuah komik sebagai bahan ajar apresiasi sastra. Penelitian ini menggunakan 5 tahap apresiasi sastra yaitu tahap mengenal dan menikmati, tahap menghargai, tahap pemahaman, tahap penghayatan, serta tahap aplikasi dan penerapan. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode deskriptif kualitatif. Subjek penelitian ini adalah komik yang berjudul Diner with Philosophy : Menu 58.1-58.2 karya A. Pradipta. Hasil penelitian ini adalah mengetahui tahap dan langkah-langkah mengapresiasi sastra, membuktikan bahwa komik dapat digunakan sebagai alternatif bahan ajar apresiasi sastra, serta meningkatkan kepekaan dan menambah wawasan peserta didik dalam hidup sebagai manusia, baik secara individu maupun bermasyarakat.
PENILAIAN PSIKOMOTORIK KINERJA PRAKTIK, PROYEK DAN PRODUK SISWA SEKOLAH DASAR
Authors: Maria Purnama Nduru  , Lusia Perdansi Dawi
Published: January 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan: 1) bentuk instrumen penilaian psikomotorik kinerja praktik, proyek dan kinerja produk yang digunakan oleh guru; 2) rubrik penilaian psikomotorik kinerja praktik, proyek dan kinerja produk; dan 3) kendala yang dihadapi guru dalam pelaksanaan penilaian psikomotorik kinerja praktik, proyek dan kinerja produk. Penelitian ini termasuk penelitian studi kasus yang terjadi di kelas IVSDK Ende 8 Kecamatan Ende Tengah Kabupaten Ende. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan wawancara mendalam, dan dokumentasi. Teknik analisis data menggunakan teknik analisis data kualitatif Miles dan Huberman. Hasil penelitian antara lain: 1)bentuk instrumen yang digunakan adalah daftar cek dan skala lajuan angka, 2) rubrik penilaian psikomotorik kenerja praktik, proyek dan produk tersedia di buku panduan guru, dan guru mengikuti sesuai panduan yang ada, 3) kendala yang dihadapi guru dalam pelaksanaan penilaian psikomotorik kinerja praktik, proyek dan produk adalah alat dan bahan tidak tersedia, dan waktu pengumpulan tugas yang diberikan tidak tepat waktu.
MEDIA PANCASILA SEBAGAI PENGUATAN KARAKTER SISWA UNTUK MENGHADAPI ISU ISU DI ERA GLOBALISASI
Authors: Fadlan Najhan Ikhwany  , Nur rafizah  , Aqwamith Thariq  , Ahmad Alfian
Published: January 2023

Perkembangan dunia pendidikan di Indonesia tidak dapat dilepaskan dari pengaruh dan perkembangan globalisasi, dimana ilmu pengetahuan dan teknologi berkembang pesat, baik akademik maupun non akademik. Pendidikan merupakan salah satu hal yang sangat penting dalam menyiapkan generasi muda yang akan datang. Pendidikan yang berkualitas akan mampu membuat generasi penerus bangasa bisa lebih memiliki peran yang penting dalam rangka melakukan perbaikan dinamika permasalahannya maupun yang ada dimasyarakat. Dalam hal ini pendidikan akan menjadikan petunjuk dalam kehidupan disekolah, masyarakat, bangsa dan negara. Pendidikan sebagai bentuk perwujudan nilai- nilai dan karakter suatu bangsa. Metode yang digunakan peneliti dalam artikel ini menggunakan studi pustaka (library research) yaitu metode pengumpulan data dengan cara memahami dan mempelajari teori- teori dari berbagai literatur yang berhubungan dengan penelitian.Untuk menjadikan manusia yang berkualitas dibutuhkan suatu proses yang itu artinya tidak instan dan proses ini dimulai sejak anak usia dini. Pemahaman bahwa manusia berkualitas dapat dicapai melalui lingkungan keluarga dan pendidikan. Anak usia dini diajarkan untuk memiliki akhlak yang baik dengan menjunjung tinggi nilai-nilai Pancasila. Penanaman nilai pendidikan karakter bertujuan untuk menghidupkan Kembali karakter, umumnya bagi seluruh warga negara dan khususnya untuk siswa yang sesuai dengan nilai-nilai Pancasila. Antara lain nilai religius, nasionalisme, integritas, kemandirian, dan kegotongroyongan. Karena penanaman nilai inti pendidikan karakter pada dasarnya untuk menciptakan peserta didik menjadi warga negara yang demokratis dan berkarakter sesuai dengan nilai-nilai Pancasila. Pengajaran nilai-nilai Pancasila kepada anak-anak harus dilakukan sejak usia dini. Hal ini dikarenakan usia muda merupakan usia emas dimana perkembangan otak anak berkembang sangat pesat pada saat ini dan anak usia dini pada dasarnya bahkan lebih lancar dan mudah ditangani dibandingkan dengan anak remaja. Kepribadian anak usia dini tetap tidak stabil. Anak-anak berada dalam fase meniru apa yang mereka lihat. Oleh karena itu, pada masa ini untuk kepentingan masa depannya, anak harus distimulasi secara maksimal untuk perkembangannya.
New Onset Generalized Pustular Psoriasis Rapidly Improved with IL-36 Blockade
Authors: Burns Meredith , Orlowski Timothy , Ho-Pham Hoang , Elston Carly , Elewski Boni
Published: January 2023

Generalized pustular psoriasis is a relatively rare variant of psoriasis characterized by diffuse eruption of sterile pustules on an erythematous background. Untreated flares can result in life-threatening complications including sepsis and organ failure. Generalized pustular psoriasis has historically proven challenging to treat with an unpredictable clinical course and paucity of reliably efficacious treatment options. Until recently, there have been no FDA-approved therapies for generalized pustular psoriasis in the United States. In September 2022, the IL-36 receptor antagonist spesolimab became the first FDA-approved treatment for generalized pustular psoriasis in adults. We present a case of generalized pustular psoriasis with complete and rapid response to spesolimab.
A common law of nations. International legal codification within the first peace congress movement (1843-1851)
Authors: De Rycke Wouter
Published: January 2023

This article deals with debates on the codification of international law in the international peace conferences of the mid-nineteenth century. Between 1843 and 1851, the adherents of the peace movement organized a series of five international conferences on the problem of war and peace in Europe and the wider world. Scholars have thus far focussed on either organizational aspects or the predominance of religious or economic argument. Less attention has been devoted to the legal instruments discussed at each event. While arbitration was adopted as the most achievable course of action, a significant minority desired that any recourse to law should be reinforced by a new international code. In their advocacy for a code, peace friends revealed their sympathies to various political ideologies, as well as their prior legal educations. When the peace movement turned to law more explicitly from the 1870s onwards, many fundamental questions about the role of law in the peace question had already been first touched upon decades earlier.
Unilateral Spontaneous Adrenal Haemorrhage in Pregnancy
Authors:   Department of Radiodiagnosis, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, India, R Seth , A Sinha ,   Department of Radiodiagnosis, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, India
Published: January 2023

Spontaneous Adrenal Haemorrhage (SAH) is a rare condition in which there is haemorrhage in the adrenal gland without any adrenal tumour or history of trauma. It presents as severe flank pain with or without shock depending on the amount of haemorrhage. The initial investigation of choice is ultrasound and the diagnosis can be confirmed by computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging We report the case of a pregnant female, presenting with left flank pain and high blood pressure, in the late third trimester. Ultrasonography revealed intra-uterine fetal demise with a large left suprarenal mass. Subsequent imaging by computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging revealed a heterogeneous left adrenal mass with imaging features suggestive of haemorrhage. The patient delivered spontaneously and her blood pressure returned to normal spontaneously. She was explained about the entity as well as the risks and benefits of surgery for this condition. She did not want to undergo surgery and decided to be on regular follow-up. We repeated the ultrasound every 2 weeks, which showed no increase in the size of the lesion. The patient was asked to continue monthly follow-up for 3 months followed by 3-monthly follow-up by ultrasonography. This case reiterates the fact that obstetricians should keep a highindex of suspicion for this rare condition after ruling out more common causes of flank pain in pregnancy, and should suspect SAH especially if there is associated severe anemia or shock. The knowledge of this rare entity can help in correct diagnosis and early appropriate treatment.
FOR LIVER: Herbs in Pakistani Population
Authors:   Research fellow at Public Health Institute, AFPGMI, NUMS, Rawalpindi Pakistan, S Seema , Mahmood Humaira ,   Associate Professor of Community Medicine, AFPGMI, NUMS, Rawalpindi Pakistan, Kapoor Aneel ,   Associate Professor of Biochemistry, Bhitai Dental & Medical College, Mirpurkhas, Pakistan, Masood Saima ,   Senior Lecturer, Community Medicine at KIMS, Malir Karachi, Pakistan, Firdous Asia ,   AP Pharmacology at LMDC, Lahore Pakistan, Murad Shah ,   HOD Pharmacology, Pharmacology and Therapeutics, IMDC, Islamabad Pakistan
Published: January 2023

Coronary artery disease is a complex syndrome to get initiation from formation of atherosclerotic plaques in systemic circulation to cardiac arrhythmia causing morbidity/mortality. This study was conducted to compare hypolipidemic effects of Niacin and Indian date (Jujuba) in hyperlipidemic patients. Study was conducted from July 2019 to December 2019 at National Hospital Lahore- Pakistan. Sixty participants were enrolled of both gender male and female patients’ age range from 25 to 60 years. Consent was taken from all patients. They were divided in two groups. Group-I was advised to take 2 grams Niacin in divided doses for the period of two months. Group-II was advised to take 500 grams of fruit Jujube daily for the period of two months. All patients’ systolic and diastolic blood pressure was noted. Their baseline LDL and HDL cholesterol was determined by conventional method of measuring Lipid Profile. After two months therapy, their post treatment blood pressure and lipid profile was measured and mean values with ± SEM were analyzed biostatistically. Group-I which was on Niacin their blood pressure was reduced but it was non-significant change, LDL cholesterol decreased significantly and HDL cholesterol was increased significantly. In group-II patients LDL cholesterol was decreased significantly but HDL increase was not significant with p-value of >0.05. It was concluded from the research work that Niacin is potent in lowering LDL and increasing HDL cholesterol, while Jujube has significant effect as LDL cholesterol lowering potential, but it does not increase HDL cholesterol significantly. Jujubes and vitamin B-3 did not reduced blood pressure, when analyzed statistically.
Functionalized Cycloolefin Ligand as a New Solution to Ortho-Constraint in the Catellani-Type Reaction
Authors: Wang Feng-Yuan , Li Yu-Xiu , Jiao Lei
Published: January 2023

The Catellani reaction, i.e., the Pd/NBE catalysis, has been evolved into a versatile approach to multisubstituted arenes via the ortho-functionalization/ipso-termination process of a haloarene. Despite significant advances over the past 25 years, this reaction still suffered from an intrinsic limitation in the substitution pattern of the aryl halide, referred to as “ortho-constraint”. When an ortho substituent is absent, the haloarene substrate often fails to undergo effective mono ortho-functionalization process, and either ortho-difunctionalization products or NBE-embedded byproducts predominate. To tackle this challenge, structurally-modified NBEs (smNBEs) have been developed, which were proved effective for the mono ortho-aminative, -acylative, and -arylative Catellani reactions of ortho-unsubstituted haloarenes. However, the smNBE strategy is incompetent for solving the ortho-constraint in Catellani reactions with ortho-alkylation, and to date there lacks a general solution to this challenging but synthetically useful transformation. Recently, our group developed the Pd/olefin catalysis, in which an unstrained hybrid cycloolefin ligand served as a covalent catalytic module to enable the ortho-alkylative Catellani reaction without an NBE mediator. In this work, we show that this chemistry could afford a new solution to ortho-constraint in the Catellani reaction. A functionalized hybrid cycloolefin ligand bearing an amide group as the internal base was designed, which allowed for mono ortho-alkylative Catellani reaction of iodoarenes suffering from ortho-constraint before. Mechanistic study revealed that the newly designed ligand is capable of both accelerating the C−H activation and inhibiting side reactions, which accounts for its superior performance. The present work showcased the uniqueness of the Pd/olefin catalysis as well as the power of rational ligand design in metal catalysis.
Understanding the source components captured by the Purple Air Network
Authors: Kumar Vijay , Senarathna S. Dinushani , Gurajala Supraja , Olsen William , Sur Shantanu , Mondal Sumona , Dhaniyala Suresh
Published: January 2023

PM2.5 has been linked to numerous pollution-mediated adverse health effects and their monitoring is key for taking preventative and mitigative measures. Accurate measurements of PM2.5 concentrations are available at EPA sites, but such data lacks spatial resolution due to a limited number of monitoring locations. In recent years the deployment of low-cost sensor networks has opened up the possibility of acquiring air quality data at a high spatiotemporal resolution. However, the sensitivity, noise, and accuracy of data acquired by low-cost sensors remain a concern. Here, we studied PM2.5 measurements made from EPA and Purple Air (PA) sensor networks in the Chicago area to understand the parameters influencing the performance characteristics of the low-cost sensor network. Using time series decomposition of PM2.5 data into short-term and baseline components using Kolmogorov–Zurbenko (KZ) filter and analysis of the extracted frequency signals, we determine that PA sensor data is more sensitive to meteorological conditions than anthropogenic activities in both short-term, and baseline components. We hypothesize that the low-cost sensor networks may have different sensitivity to aerosol from different sources and hence care must be taken in their calibrations and in their use for evaluating the impact of air quality mitigation policies.
Screening of superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles for their application in the human body: Influence of various coatings
Authors: Turrina Chiara , Klassen Anna , Milani Davide , Rojas-González Diana M. , Ledinski Gerhard , Auer Doris , Sartori Barbara , Cvirn Gerhard , Mela Petra , Berensmeier Sonja , Schwaminger Sebastian P.
Published: January 2023

Iron oxide nanoparticles (IONs) are of great interest in nanomedicine for imaging, drug delivery, or for hyperthermia treatment. Although many research groups have focused on the synthesis and application of IONs in nanomedicine, little is known about the influence of the surface properties on the particles’ behavior in the human body. This study analyzed the impact of standard coating materials (dextran, polyvinyl alcohol, polylactide-co-glycolide) with an improved experimental setting on the IONs’ cytocompatibility, degradation, and agglomeration profile and their oxidative stress. All particles, including bare IONs (BIONs), showed good cytocompatibility (>70%) with smooth muscle cells. The polyvinyl alcohol coating led to the least agglomeration over a pH range from 4 to 10 in water. Small-angle X-ray scattering profiles could visualize aggregation and primary particle sizes around 20 nm for BIONs and dextran-coated IONs. A combined experimental setup of dynamic light scattering and phenanthroline assay was used to analyze the long-term agglomeration and degradation profile of IONs in simulated body fluids, allowing fast screening of multiple candidates. All particles degraded in simulated endosomal and lysosomal fluid, confirming the pH-dependent dissolution. The degradation rate decreased with the shrinking size of particles leading to a plateau. The fastest Fe2+ release could be measured for the polyvinyl-coated IONs. The analytical setup is ideal for a quick preclinical study of IONs, giving often neglected yet crucial information about the behavior and toxicity of nanoparticles in the human body.
A Thematic Approach to Succession Planning, Leadership Continuity, and Organizational Growth: Spotlight on Chief Executive Officers in Ghanaian Industry
Authors: Boateng Coffie R. , Odikro D. , Turkson J.K.
Published: January 2023

Purpose: This study examines how succession planning (SP) for Chief Executive Officers (CEO) of high-performing organizations in emerging markets ensures the steady success of business continuity through competitive advantage and organizational growth. It also takes a keen interest in the role of the board of directors in perpetuating succession planning practices and the key qualities expected of future CEOs which include value-added competencies, specialized knowledge, leadership capabilities, and performance-based success.

Design/Methodology/Approach: This study adopts a qualitative and exploratory approach using a thematic approach to analyze the data.

Findings: Through a qualitative lens, the study found that most organizations have no succession-planning practices. Again, those that have it had a weak one, and only a few organizations have a mildly strong succession-planning policy. Furthermore, the board of directors plays a crucial role in the succession-planning processes of these organizations.

Research Limitation: There were some constraints during the study and writing of this paper which are indicated. The outbreak of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic caused the closing down of targeted companies for research.

Practical Implications: Companies should have strategic initiatives to enable the identification of a talent pool for training in all divisions.

Social Implications: Training activities such as seminars and workshops should be implemented to improve the understanding of leadership and succession planning.

Originality: Studies on succession planning did not consider the role of the board of directors which this study sheds light on.  Finally, studies on SP have not emphasized how important it is for chief executive officers to understand the crucial role that strategic decision-making and succession planning play in guaranteeing the long-term growth of organizations in sub-Saharan Africa.
Smallholder Farmers’ Perceptions on the Usefulness of Local Knowledge in Improving Water User Rights in Kiru Valley Tanzania
Authors: Menda F.P. , Kaswamila A. , Msongaleli B.
Published: January 2023

Purpose: This paper intended to investigate why local knowledge (LK) is becoming an important aspect of water management in semi-arid basins to increase crises of water user rights around the world, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Design/Methodology/Approach: The paper adopted a cross-sectional research design to make sense of the existing situation. Data were collected using qualitative methods. A sample size of 70 water users was involved in the study. Triangulation of research methods was used to collect qualitative data. Qualitative data were summarized using content analysis while quantitative data were summarized using SPSS.

Findings: The results showed the presence of LK has an influence on water use in the valley. The local community in the valley was unable to show up its all influence because of formal water institutions. The formal and LK institutions were interlinked in their operations. However, the local community elders were unable to resolve water conflicts because of not recognized by the formal water institutions. Concerted efforts are needed to build the capacity of the local community in ensuring water user rights.

Research Limitation: The limitation of this study was the unavailability of the community elders and the language barrier e.g., Iraqw affected the data collection and analysis of the study.

Practical Implication: The study will bring new knowledge to formal and informal water institutions that can help smallholder farmers to use water effectively and wisely.

Social Implication: The perceived information is useful for policy makers and other key actors in formulating effective institutions to engage the local community in water management.

Originality/Value: This is a relevant study that seeks to develop a locally based institutional framework to enhance water user rights in the valley.
Kaizen Approach to Quality Improvement and its Financial Implication
Authors: Mwenda B. , Gasper L.
Published: January 2023

Purpose: This study aims to investigate the impact of kaizen practice and how it affects the quality of large manufacturing firms particularly, Kilimanjaro international leather company.

Design/methodology/approach. In this study, the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle technique was employed to lower the production process's defect rate. The fishbone served as a tool for support. The PDCA cycle and fishbone are two top-notch techniques that aid in reducing the number of defective parts.

Findings: The defect rate decreased by 2%. Improvement in the production process was achieved.

Research limitation: One large manufacturing industry is insufficient to generalize the study's primary results. This will be achieved in the future by doing additional investigations in several large manufacturing firms.

Practical implication: This study will provide consultants and practitioners with a valuable understanding of how Kaizen improves the financial performance of large manufacturing industries in Tanzania.

Social Implications: The majority of learning exercises carried out during kaizen projects seek to enhance social outcomes in terms of staff members' problem-solving skills and attitudes. Particularly, Kaizen coordinators are concerned with group members' understanding of continuous improvement as well as their communication and problem-solving abilities.

Originality/Value: Although some studies on kaizen have been conducted, it is currently discovered that there is insufficient literature on the application and impact of the kaizen concept in large manufacturing enterprises. Based on this case study, the framework of kaizen philosophy practices is offering useful insights for leather companies, other manufacturing industries, and organizations, including the Tanzania Kaizen unit, practitioners, and academicians.
TEXTURE AND CEMENT STABILIZATION OF DREDGED SAND USED FOR OGBIA – NEMBE ROAD, BAYELSA STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: I.P Ukwoma, , E.G. Akpokodje, , H.O Nwankwoala,
Published: January 2023

This paper is aimed at determining the texture, compaction, and cement stabilization properties of the dredged sand used in the Ogbia-Nembe road construction in Bayelsa State, Nigeria. Both field and laboratory studies were undertaken. Results from the laboratory tests revealed the various properties as follows: moisture content (41.3 – 58.2%), Liquid limit (45.5 – 50.5%), Plastic limit (26.2 – 33.7%), Plasticity Index (16.8 – 20.6%), Cu (2,15 – 3.16), Optimum moisture content (OMC) and Maximum dry densities (MDD) for the dredged sands are (9.2 – 9.4) and (1600 – 1620kN/m3 respectively. The OMC, MDD and California bearing ratio (CBR) of the sand-cement mixture are 10.2 – 12.6%, 1830 – 1880kN/m3, 177 -313% and 1140 -2905kN/m2 respectively. The dredged sands are classified as A-3 according to the AASHO classification system. However, the average MDD of the dredged sand is 1620kN/m3 which is below the Federal Ministry of Works (FMW) specification for pavement construction, therefore the need for stabilization. Stabilization of the sand with 6% – 10% cement increased the MDD, CBR, UCS to 1880kN/m3, 313% and 2905kN/m2, respectively. The results of this study revealed that the minimum percentage of cement required to stabilize the dredged sand used for the construction of the road is 6%. Also, particle size of cohesionless soil affects the density and sand-cement stabilization is more economical than paying for additional maintenance cost if the pavement fails. This study also revealed that increasing the percentage of cement of a sample does make the soil brittle as well as increases the strength of the material/soil.
ENERGY EFFICIENT BUILDING DESIGN: TIMBER FRAME CONSTRUCTION BASED IN HEMP FIBER INSULATION
Authors: Shahzaib Muhammad , Khan Shahbaz Nasir
Published: January 2023

Energy efficient building concerns to the structure and using the process that is environmental liable and material efficient all around a building lifecycle. The basic principle of this building to minimize the energy consumption for heating and cooling system. The paper investigates the thermal behavior of hemp fiber insulation in timber framed wall panels for which timber framed structures will be experimented. Steps to enhance the energy performance were applied to building structure, window area, window glazing, lightning, heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system. We were measured the U-values of timber walls, hemp fiber insulation and window glazing. Results showed that energy efficient building enjoy the benefits of saving 40-50% energy by reducing greenhouse gases emissions into atmosphere. We have discussed about the rating system of energy efficient building or green building. In this paper, information pertaining to building life cycle and detailed explanation regarding fundamentals of building energy will be provided.
ADSORPTION OF CD II AND CR VI IONS ON UNRIPE BANANA (musa sapientum) PEEL BIOMASS, A SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENTALLY BENIGN MATERIAL
Authors: Elijah Leizou Kaywood , Ashraf Muhammad Aqeel
Published: January 2023

Under batch equilibrium approach, the removal of cadmium and chromium from aqueous solution with a sustainable eco-friendly material, unripe banana (musa sapientum) peel biomass was investigated. Cd (II) and Cr (VI) ions were discovered to be removed from aqueous solutions by unripe banana peel. From pH > 6, the removal rate of Cd (II) increases, whereas the removal rate of Cr (VI) declines. The best fit between the Langmuir and Freundlich models was found using adsorption equilibrium data. The best fit for Cr (VI) adsorption data was the Langmuir model type 1I, with R2 = 0.988. The optimum pH for cadmium and chromium was 4.00 and 10.00, respectively, with qm of 1.38 mg/g and 48.47 mg/g and percentage removal of 96.6 and 46.6 for cadmium and chromium respectively. The Langmuir adsorption isotherm correlated well with adsorption for cadmium and chromium, indicating that chemisorption is the dominant mechanism in the sorption process. As a result of the findings, it was discovered that unripe banana peel biomass may be used to effectively and efficiently remove Cd (II) and Cr (VI) ions or other pollutants from wastewater and the environment.
APPLICATION OF PRIMAVERA P6 SOFTWARE FOR SCHEDULING SINGLE CONSTRAINED RESOURCE IN SMALL GAS STATION PROJECT
Authors: Younis Elfargani Mabrouka Shahat , Mhmmed Ahmed Fthallh , alatilati  Abd allah Aimen Emragha Abd , Mansor Algedo Abd aullah , Hamad Amer Hamad Fryaj , Abobker Hasan Youssf Tiher
Published: January 2023

The Success in the use of the Primavera P6 Software to schedule the project depends on the size of the project, the level of its complexity the time allocated for its execution and the requirements dictated by owner of the project……etc. The basic idea behind the proposed system is the use of software set up for this purpose in order to delineate start- finish time by applying Critical Path Method, the Primavera P6 Software for scheduling single constrained resource in projects. They may only of solutions start by scheduling and analyzing the resource time period by time period, and resource by resource when the amount of the resources available is exceeded the method of tasks is examined and rare resources are then allocated according is the levels of priority. A major position arises then: how to increase the time necessary for the completion of the project with the remaining minimum with due respect to the labor limitations. The answer lies in the application of the Primavera P6 Software which is used in practical situations, so as to avoid mathematical complications which are characteristics of perfect model methods. In order to achieve the best solution, activities are re- scheduled based on labor constraints according to various numerous bases. These were applied on a project for the construction of a small size Gas Station, classified under small construction projects which include 29 activities. The 3 stages of implementation were applied tested to the project mainly planning, scheduling and control. We obtained the desired results with an increase in the time allocated for the completion of the project with strictest minimum possible while respecting labor constraints.
Digital File Steganographic system for JPEG2000 Images
Authors: Ambika Dr.
Published: January 2023

One of the first possible manifestations of steganographic messages was when Demeratus wanted to communicate to the city of Sparta that Xerxes had plans to invade Greece. In order to avoid being captured for espionage at the checkpoints, he wrote the messages on tablets that were then covered with wax, so that they appeared to have been unaltered.
Land cover classification based optical satellite images using machine learning algorithms
Authors: Razafinimaro Arisetra , Hajalalaina Aimé Richard , Rakotonirainy Hasina , Zafimarina Reziky
Published: January 2023

This article aims to apply machine learning algorithms to the supervised classification of optical satellite images. Indeed, the latter is efficient in the study of land use. Despite the performance of machine learning in satellite image processing, this can change but depends on the nature of the satellite images used. Moreover, when we use the satellite, then the reliability of one classifier can be different from the others. In this paper, we examined the performance of DT, SVM, KNN, ANN, and RF. Analysis factors were used to investigate further their importance for Sentinel 2, Landsat 8, Terra Modis, and Spot 5 images. The results show that the KNN showed the most interesting accuracy during the analysis of medium and low-resolution images with spectral bands lower or equal to 4, with a higher accuracy of about 93%. The RF completely dominated the other analysis cases, where the higher accuracy was about 94%. The classification accuracy is more reliable with high-resolution images than with the other resolution categories. However, the processing times of high-resolution images are much higher. Moreover, higher accuracy was often achieved with more expensive processing times. Besides, almost all machine learning algorithms suffered from the Hugs phenomenon during the analyses. So, before the classification with machine learning, some preprocessing is needed.
Deep reinforcement learning autoencoder with RA-GAN and GAN
Authors: Nguyen Hoang-Sy , Huynh Cong-Danh
Published: January 2023

Deep learning utilization to optimize block-structured communication systems has attracted tremendous attention from researchers. Nevertheless, owing to the extensive data transmission between the transmitter and the receiver, communication, in this case, is hard to establish and maintain effectively. As a solution for this, we first investigate typical end-to-end learning for a communication system, Generative Adversarial Network (GAN). Then, two problems associated with GAN-based systems, the gradient vanishing and overfitting, are reviewed. Subsequently, a residual aided GAN (RA-GAN) is proposed as means to overcome these problems. In the proposed learning scheme, the residual learning and the regularization method are used to mitigate the gradient vanishing and over-fitting problems. In the proposed learning scheme, the residual learning and the regularization method are used to mitigate the gradient vanishing and over-fitting problems. Finally, the numerical results performed in MATLAB for simulation and Codelabs for training have proven that the RA-GAN scheme has near-optimal performance and outperforms the conventional GAN scheme. Throughout this case study, readers can understand the issues that would occur when deep learning is applied to a communication system and possible approaches to address them.
Challenges Limiting the Role of Deaf Parents in Academics of their Children with Normal Hearing
Authors: Kanwal Asma , Jaleel Faiza , Bashir RuKhsana , Shahzadi Komal
Published: January 2023

Purpose: The goal of this research was to investigate the difficulties that deaf parents have when it comes to the academic performance of their hearing children.

Methodology: Case studies based on qualitative paradigms were used for this study. Participants in the research were parents who were deaf themselves but whose children had normal hearing. The sample comprises of 14 deaf couples from two divisions of Punjab—Lahore and Gujranwala. The data collection method consisted of a self-developed interview schedule with open-ended questions. Thematic analysis, a qualitative method, was used to analyze the data.

Findings: Deaf parents have to deal with a number of obstacles, the most significant of which are communication barriers, attitudes they confront, and misunderstandings held by the community as a whole, all of which limit their capacity to participate in their children's academic lives who have normal hearing.

Implications: It was suggested to the various stakeholders that they should be required to play their respective contributing roles in the process of reducing the constraints that restrict the engagement of parents in the academics of their children on a consistent basis, beginning with the most fundamental level.
Regionaliści jako liderzy pamięci polsko-niemieckiego pogranicza w wywiadach narracyjnych
Authors: Wasilewski Krzysztof
Published: January 2023

W niniejszym artykule historia mówiona traktowana jest jako metoda służąca odpowiedzi na pytanie o istnienie ram narracyjnych wspólnych dla określonej grupy, w tym przypadku regionalistów pogranicza polsko-niemieckiego. Funkcjonowanie na tym specyficznym obszarze wymaga bowiem akceptacji wielokulturowego dziedzictwa i pamięci odwołującej się do dorobku różnych społeczności. W artykule wskazano i poddano analizie te aspekty z biografii po szczególnych rozmówców, które powtarzały się we wszystkich przeprowadzonych wywiadach narracyjnych.