bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Antimicrobial Activity of Endophyte Bacteria Isolated from Seaweed (Padina sp.) on the Growth of Bacteria Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus
Authors: Akay Fanesa , Ngangi Jantje , Lawalata Helen J
Published: August 2023

Padina sp. seaweed is one of the Chlorophyta which has potential as an antimicrobial. This study aimed to determine the antimicrobial activity of Padina sp. seaweed endophytic bacteria against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative. The results of the isolation of endophytic microbes of Padina sp. seaweed obtained were seven isolates DP1, DP2, DP3, DP4, AP1, AP2, and AP3. The results of the antimicrobial activity test showed that the seven isolates of endophytic bacteria had potential as antimicrobials. Incubation time for 24 hours showed that the diameter of the inhibition zone formed was 9.75 – 11.55 mm against S. aureus and 7.15 – 10.0 mm against bacteria. E. coli. The AP3 and DP1 isolates had a wider zone, presumably because their antibacterial substances were higher than the other isolates.
Application of Microgranule from IAA Producing-Endophytic Bacterial as Biofetilizer on Rubber Plants (Hevea brasiliences Muell. Arg.)
Authors: Ardiansyah Agung , Warsito Kabul , Ginting Tri Yanita
Published: August 2023

Rubber plant (Hevea brasiliensis Muell.Arg) is the main commodity of plantations, some of whose products are exported and some to meet domestic needs as raw materials for industrial purposes. Purpose on research diversity and crateristics of endophytic bacteria producing hormone IAA from rubber plants. Then the effectiveness treatment of microgranules addition and immersion of  endophite bacterial suspension and rubber seed soaking suspension to spur the growth of rubber plants. This research was conducted using the factorial CRD (Completely Randomized Design) method consisting of 16 treatments with 2 replications. The first factor was immersion of  endophite bacterial suspension consisting of R0 = 0 hours; R1 = 12 hours; R2 = 24 hours and R3 = 36 hours and the second factor was the addition of microgranules consisting of  J0 = 0 gr; J1 = 10 gr; J2 = 15 gr; J3 = 20 gr. The results of this study showed that the results on the isolation of endophite bacteria from the tea plant from the roots and stems of the tea plant yielded 3 isolates from plant roots and 2 isolates from plant stems. For IAA levels, the five isolates were positive. The use of endophytic bacteria as an alternative biofertilizer has a significant effect on the parameters observed
Abundance and Diversity of Polychaete Worms in Kapuas Estuary, West Kalimantan
Authors: Junardi Junardi , Riyandi Riyandi
Published: August 2023

Estuaries provide valuable ecosystem services, but they are also subject to environmental pressures due to high anthropogenic activities. The diversity and abundance of Polychaete can be used as indicators of the health of the Kapuas estuary, but supporting data are currently lacking. The objective of this research is to assess the quality of the Kapuas estuary through a Polychaete community approach. The study employed a survey method by selecting ten Polychaete sampling points based on their surrounding environmental conditions. Samples were collected from each point using a Petite Ponar grab, filtered, sorted, and grouped by family. The Polychaete specimens were identified up to the genus level. The data were analyzed descriptively. A total of 108 Polychaete individuals were found, comprising nine genera and seven families. The highest abundance was observed in the genera Capitella (Capitellidae) and Sternaspis (Sternaspidae), with 778 ind.m-2and 667 ind.m-2, respectively. The diversity of Polychaete in the Kapuas estuary was classified as low, with diversity index ranging from 0.5 to 1.21. The high abundance, low diversity, and presence of indicator genera of organic pollutants such as Capitella indicate that the Kapuas estuary is affected by organic contamination
Analysis of Liver Histology Several Fish in the Air Kotok River in the Gold Mining Area, Lebong Regency
Authors: Lestari Dian Fita , Febrianti Eliza , Wulansari Shahnaz Sabrina , Putra Apriza Hongko
Published: August 2023

Fish have habitats that are easily exposed to contamination from the environment such as heavy metal waste which can cause changes in the structure and function of body tissues. One type of waste that enters the river in the Lebong Regency River is gold mining processing waste that uses mercury and cyanide. Heavy metals can enter organisms and accumulation and biomagnification of mercury can occur in the bodies of aquatic biota such as fish. There has been no research related to fish histology in the Lebong gold mining area, so the aim of this research was to determine the histological condition of the liver organs of several fish in the form of Hemibagrus nemurus, Rasbora sp, Trichogaster trichopterus, and Macrognathus circumcinctus in the Air Kotok river in the gold mining area of Lebong Regency. The research was conducted using the paraffin method with hematoxylin-eosin staining. Data were analyzed descriptively qualitatively based on the histology of the fish liver. The results of the research on the liver histology, it shows damage to the fish liver structure which includes vacuolization, congestion, pyknosis, dilated sinusoids, melanomacrophages and leukocyte infiltration. The damage to the hepatocytes of this fish can be used as a bio-indicator of exposure to toxic substances in the Air Kotok river, one of which is heavy metal activity from gold mining, which can be a threat to the health and survival of the fish.Keywords: Bengkulu, gold mining waste, heavy metal, hepa
Anthocyanin, Antioxidant and Metabolite Content of Butterfly Pea Flower (Clitoria ternatea L.) Based on Flowering Phase
Authors: Juswardi Juswardi , Yuliana Rina , Tanzerina Nina , Harmida Harmida , Aminasih Nita
Published: August 2023

The butterfly flowers (Clitoria ternatea L.) are used as natural dyes and herbal medicines because they contain metabolites, anthocyanins and antioxidants. The content of these metabolites is influenced by the phase of flower development. This study aims to determine the levels of anthocyanins, antioxidants and metabolites of butterfly pea flowers from different flowering phases. The Butterfly flower collection was taken from the village of Mulyaguna, Teluk Gelam, Ogan Komering Ilir, South Sumatra. The extraction was carried out with 70% ethanol solvent, and determination of the amount of anthocyanin content by spectrophotometry, antioxidant content by DPPH method, and metabolite compounds by GC-MS. Data on anthocyanin and antioxidant content were analyzed with averages and standard deviations, and GC-MS chromatograms were traced for compounds with reference to the PubChem, KEGG, ChEBI, PlantCyc, and Spectrabase websites, which then determined the dominant compound group. The results of the study on blooming butterfly pea flowers found that the antioxidant content was 6.58 ppm, higher than that of bud flowers, which were 2.55 ppm, and wither flowers, which were 1.74 ppm. The anthocyanin content of the blooming butterfly pea flower was 40.33 ppm, the withering flower was 4.36 ppm, and the bud flower was 3.60 ppm. The dominant metabolites were identified as fatty acids, organic acids, aromatics and flavanoids, followed by differences in antioxidant and anthocyanin content in the flowering phase of the butterfly pea flower
Length – Weight Relationship Analysis and Condition Factor Blood Clams (Anadara granosa) In Panipahan, Rokan Hilir Regency, Riau Province
Authors: Asmita Manja , Machrizal Rusdi
Published: August 2023

This research was conducted in the Rokan Hilir district with the aim of analyzing the length-weight relationship and condition factors of blood clams (Anadara granosa). The benefit of this research is to provide information about the length of weight and condition factors of A. granosa which can be used as a reference in cultivation and further research. This research was carried out for 90 days from October to December 2021, in the waters of Panipahan, Rokan Hilir Regency. This length-weight relationship was calculated using a linear allometric model (LAM), while the condition factor was calculated using the Fulton formula (K) and relative weight (Wr). The results of the analysis of the length-weight relationship of blood clams get a value of b <3 = 0.894, which is a negative allometric where the increase in length is faster than the growth in weight. With the value of relative weight (Wr) 71,325-149,883 and Fulton’s condition factor (K) 75,372-387,106. This is caused by environmental conditions that are quite good in supporting blood clams (A. granosa) . in the waters of Panipahan Kab. Rokan Hilir
In Vitro Antidiabetic Activity and Bioactive Ingredients of Apis mellifera and Apis dorsata Binghami Nest Extracts
Authors: Sibala Henike , Naharia Orbanus , Manampiring Nonny , Mokosuli Yermia Semuel
Published: August 2023

Indonesia ranks 7th out of ten countries with diabetes mellitus, which continues to increase yearly. Honeycomb is rich in secondary metabolites formed from plant resins (propolis) which contain alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins, tannins, steroids and triterpenes. The research aimed to analyze the comparison of flavonoid content and antidiabetic activity with the enzyme α-glucosidase In Vitro nest extract of A. mellifera and A. dorsata Binghami. The samples used were nests of A. mellifera from northern Toraja, southern Sulawesi and A. dorsata Binghami from Southeast Minahasa, North Sulawesi. Using 96% ethanol, HPLC method of flavonoid testing and in vitro antidiabetic activity testing using α-glucosidase enzymes. The flavonoid content results were based on the number of peaks produced and the retention time of A. mellifera produced 26 compounds, and A. dorsata Bingham produced 21 compounds. The results of in vitro antidiabetic tests with α-glucoside enzyme inhibitors obtained IC50 values from the nest extract of A. mellifera of 3.605 mg/L and the nest extract of A. dorsata Binghami of 4.992 mg/L. The extract from A. mellifera had better antidiabetic potential than that of A. dorsata Binghami, although the difference is insignificant.
The Law of Ukraine “On Mediation”. Scientific and Practical Commentary
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Karmaza Oleksandra , Fedorenko Tetiana ,   Open International University of Human Developmеnt «Ukraine», Fast Oleksii ,   Open International University of Human Developmеnt «Ukraine»
Published: August 2023

The scientific and practical commentary investigates the concept of mediation, the legal principles and procedure of mediation as an out-of-court dispute settlement procedure, the basic principles of mediation, the status of a mediator, requirements for his/her training, and other issues related to this procedure. Detailed analysis of the provisions of the Law of Ukraine "On Mediation" is presented.
Psychology of stress and stress disorders
Authors:   Open International University of Human Developmеnt «Ukraine», Ovcharenko Olena
Published: August 2023

The textbook describes the concept of stress and the main aspects of the impact of stress on people. The areas of prevention of suicidal behavior, ways to overcome PTSD, features of professional burnout are determined. The concept of an extreme situation and methods of diagnosing stressful conditions are defined. For students of higher education institutions who study the disciplines "Psychology of stress and stress disorders", "Psychology of stress resistance", "Psychological help in extreme situations" and everyone who is interested in the problem of stress and ways to overcome it.
Exposição crônica ao inseticida Piretróide Deltametrina: Implicações hepáticas e energéticas em morcego frugívoro artibeus lituratus
Authors: Pereira de Freitas Renata Maria , Rizzoli Moreno Ariane Maria , Neves Ana Carolina , Moraes de Castro Mariana , Bontempo Freita Mariella , de Oliveira Jerusa Maria
Published: August 2023

Inseticidas piretroides foram incorporados no mercado como alternativa menos tóxica para animais não alvo. No entanto, a deltametrina, um inseticida dessa classe, é conhecida por causar toxicidade em exposição aguda e crônica em diferentes animais. Os morcegos são animais não alvo que estão constantemente expostos a pesticidas durante o forrageio e isso pode impactar sua sobrevivência. Objetivou-se avaliar o efeito da exposição crônica Ã  deltametrina no estado redox e metabolismo energético de morcegos frugívoros da espécie Artibeus lituratus. Para isso os morcegos foram coletados (n=12) e separados em: grupo controle (Controle; n=6), alimentado com frutos não tratados; grupo deltametrina (DM; n = 6), alimentado com frutos tratados com deltametrina na concentração 1.00 mL/L mais espalhante adesivo (0,015 g/L). Após um período de exposição crônica (35 dias), o estado redox do fígado e rim, as alterações histológicas no fígado, a concentração de glicose e as reservas energéticas foram analisados. A exposição a doses comerciais de deltamentrina induziu estresse oxidativo e alterações morfológicas no fígado, além de causar hipoglicemia e reduzir as reservas energéticas dos morcegos. Considerando que os morcegos estão expostos naturalmente aos pesticidas durante o forrageio, o impacto dessa exposição pode alterar as reservas energéticas e induzir alterações no funcionamento normal do fígado, prejudicando a sobrevivência desses animais e, consequentemente, os serviços ecossistêmicos prestados por eles.
Iso Quality Management System Implementation 29993:2017 concerning Facilitator Clauses in the Program Trade Export Training LPK Global Talent Education Incubator
Authors: Elfiana Nurul
Published: August 2023

The first problem is the lack of compliance with the Quality Management System ISO 29993:2017 which should be a reference for facilitators in carrying out the learning process in job training institutions. The second problem is that there is no identification of improvement efforts that must be carried out by job training institutions in order to achieve the goals of the institution's vision and mission. The purpose of this study was to find out how LPK Global Talent Education Incubator's efforts in implementing ISO 29993:2017 in the facilitator clause in the export trade training program. This study uses a qualitative method with a case study approach. Qualitative research with a case study approach is intended to study in depth the background of the situation and the current position which is what it is. The research stages included: Research, Observation and in-depth interviews. This research used a population of 3 management, facilitators and alumni training participants. The sampling technique is a saturated sample, namely 3 people. The data collection stage consists of observation techniques and interview techniques. The steps taken in the data checking stage were carried out after interviews and observations. The method of analysis for this research is observation and interviews from the data. The results of the research and analysis with data processing show that the Global Talent Education Incubator Education Institute has implemented the existing quality management system, but something must still be evaluated in running the quality management system. The author's suggestion is that in carrying out the learning process the facilitator should better prepare himself both methodologically and technically adapted to the learning environment and pay more attention to the basic requirements of the facilitator and the learning process so that nothing is missed regarding the existing quality management.
Minat Penggunaan M-Banking Bank Konvensional di Kabupaten Sumbawa: Implementasi Technology Acceptance Model
Authors: Firman Firman , Nurjihadi Muhammad
Published: August 2023

This study aims to examine the public's interest in using m-banking in conventional banks in Sumbawa Regency. The Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) was employed as the underlying framework, and the research was conducted using a field survey method. Data for this study were collected online through convenience sampling using a self-registered questionnaire. The data were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) Partial Least Squares (PLS). The findings indicate significant influences between attitude toward using, perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, and smartphone self efficacy on m-banking usage intention. Perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, and user experience have a significant impact on m-banking usage intention. Additionally, smartphone self efficacy also influences the perceived ease of use in m-banking, but it does not have an effect on the perceived usefulness. These findings provide a better understanding of the factors influencing the public's interest in using m-banking in conventional banks in Sumbawa Regency.
Effectiveness of an Auto-stable Bicanaliculus Intubation Stent in the Management of Acquired Punctal Stenosis
Authors: Sameen Murtaza , Shahid Muhammad , Adnan Muhammad , . Rebecca , Teyyeb Azeem Muhammad
Published: August 2023

Objective: To determine the effectiveness of an autostable bicanaliculus Intubation stent in the management of acquired punctal stenosis in adults.Study Design: Quasi-experimental study.Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried at the Armed Forces Institute of Ophthalmology (AFIO), Rawalpindi, Pakistan, from April 2022 to November 2022.Materials and Methods: This Quasi-experimental study is being conducted from April 2022 to November 2022 after approval from the hospital ethical review committee. A sum of 16 subjects were included in this study, of which 11 were females, and 4 were males, while one patient did not fulfill the follow-up criteria of our study, so was not included. In adult patients with proximal punctual stenosis, bicanalicular auto-stable self-retaining stents were implanted after performing probing sac syringing. Follow-up was done up to 06 months, and anatomical and functional success was determined with the help of munk score system of epiphora, which states 0 means no epiphora and 5 means constant epiphora.Results: Out of 15 subjects, 11 (73.3%) were females, and 4 (26.7%)) were males, who underwent bicanalicular stents.  In 14 (93.3%) subjects, anatomical and functional success was noticed, while in one (6.7%) patient, extrusion of the tube occurred.Conclusion: The treatment of proximal punctual stenosis in adults can be easily done with the help of bicanalicular auto-stable self-retaining stents which not only improve the anatomical success rate but also improves the functioning of the puncti.
Hypoglycemia with Beta-Blocker in Patients with Type II Diabetes
Authors: Wali Rehmat , Muhammad Noor , Rahman Naseem Ur , Khan Tahir Ullah , Waqas Muhammad , Umair Khan Muhammad
Published: August 2023

Objective: To ascertain the frequency of hypoglycemia in diabetic patients using beta blockers.Study Design: A descriptive cross-sectional study.Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted in the Department of Nephrology and Medicine, Lady Reading Hospital Peshawar, Pakistan, from 10th October 2021 to 10th April 2022.Materials and Methods: The total number of diabetic patients with hypoglycemia was 196, who were included in this study. The patients’ medical record was assessed, and the use of beta-blocker was noted and recorded.Results: This study included those patients whose ages ranged from 30 to 70 years, with a mean age of 51.964±6.38 years. The average duration of diabetes was 7.989±2.74 years, and an average weight of 87.178 kg. Male patients were 71.9%, and females were 28.1%, 43.9% of diabetic patients who had hypoglycemia used beta blockers. Conclusion:  According to this study, diabetic people who take oral beta-blockers have a higher risk of developing hypoglycemia. This research shows that Beta Blocker use causes increased chances of hypoglycemia in people with diabetes.
Comparison of Effects Beclomethasone Dipropionate with Flunisolide in Patients with Allergic Rhinitis
Authors: Asghar Maryiam , Rasheed Muhammad Tayyab , Akbar Amir , Jabeen Malik Farhat , Rai Deepak , Ali Liaquat
Published: August 2023

Objective: To compare the effectiveness of beclomethasone dipropionate with flunisolide given twice daily in terms of improvement in symptom score after 14 days of treatment in allergic rhinitis patients.Study Design: Quasi-Experimental Study.Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out at the Department of ENT, PAF Hospital E-9 Islamabad, Pakistan, from January 2021 to July 2021.Materials and Methods: All patients of age 20-60 years of either gender having allergic rhinitis were included in the study. Allergic rhinitis was defined as any patient with a history of running nose with seasonal changes or exposure to allergens diagnosed by a consultant ENT surgeon. Patients with a history of smoking, asthma, having deviated nasal septum and inferior turbinate hypertrophy, patients already treated with Beclomethasone dipropionate or flunisolide, patients having an acute upper respiratory infection, and pregnant females were excluded from the study. A consecutive sampling technique was applied for the selection of participants. Patients were randomly divided into two groups: Group-A was given beclomethasone dipropionate, and Group-B Group-B was given flunisolide. The daily dose during treatment was 0.1 mg of beclomethasone dipropionate (50 ugs per puff) two-time each medicine daily. And dose of flunisolide nasal solution (flunisolide nasal spray 0.025%) flunisolide 50 micrograms in each nostril twice daily were 2 sprays (50 ugs) in each nostril 2 times a day: Treatment was continued for two weeks in each group. The symptoms score was estimated at baseline and after two weeks of intervention. Data were analyzed with the help of SPSS version 20.Results: The mean age of the study participants was 41.17+8.58 years in beclomethasone dipropionate and 41.85+8.52 years in flunisolide. Efficacy of flunisolide was significantly higher in terms of improvement in symptom score after 14 days of treatment in patients of allergic rhinitis compared to beclomethasone dipropionate (85% vs 79.58, p=0.035).Conclusion: Flunisolide inhaler is more effective when compared with beclomethasone dipropionate for treating allergic rhinitis.
Role of Public Procurement Preference Scheme on the Growth of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises in Nyamira County, Kenya
Authors: Thomas Rosasi Ombeo , Biraori Oteki Evans , Mwangi Grace , Muriithi Ruth
Published: August 2023

The focus of the study is to investigate the role of public procurement preference schemes in enhancing the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises. The general objective of the study was: To investigate the role of public procurement preference schemes in enhancing the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises in Nyamira County, Kenya. The specific objectives included; establishing the role of 30% preference on the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises, to investigate the role of waiver of bid bond on the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises, to establish the role of local firm preference on the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises and to assess the role of easy access to procurement opportunities registration on the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises. The study was guided by agency theory. A descriptive research design was applied to the study. The study population included 35700 registered and licensed SMEs, from where a sample of 391 was arrived at by Yamane’s formula. Data collection involved the use of self-administered questionnaires. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were used to perform data analysis. The results of the model summary indicate that R2 equals 0.498 at a 0.05 significance level, thus revealing that 49.8 % of the SME growth can be accounted for by the public procurement preference scheme. The study concluded that there was a positive influence of public procurement preference schemes on the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises. The study recommended that SMEs may team up with one another under joint bidding in order to get higher chances of preference and also compete with large-sized firms for public procurement opportunities
Study of Voltage Controlled Oscillator for the Applications in K-band and the Proposal of a Tunable VCO
Authors: Kapur Garima
Published: August 2023

The advances in wireless technology have made the transfer or sharing of information simple and efficient thereby maximizing its impact to society around the globe. Due to these advances more memory space is required to store such a large transfer of information. This can only be done by reducing the device size which means scaling of MOS transistor to deep submicron levels. The most important part of wireless technology is the wireless trans-receiver. Its role is to transmit or receive the information to (or from) the wireless device. In the wireless trans-receiver, the frequency synthesizer is responsible for generating a stable output frequency which is used further to mix the received signal down to lower frequencies and vice-versa. This stable output frequency is generated by using Phase Locked Loop (PLL). While working at high frequency at the range of 12GHz to 40 GHz, where the operation is carried out at a very high speed and the coverage is done with the multiple beams, the circuits used at high frequency should be compatible with high speed. So, in this paper one very basic component which is the heart of communication system i.e., VCO is studied and the design parameters has been listed in this paper.
Agenda Setting in Social Networks and the Media during Presidential Elections
Authors: Duche-Pérez Aleixandre Brian , Vera-Revilla Cintya Yadira , Medina Rivas Plata Anthony Rolando , Gutiérrez-Aguilar Olger Albino , Hillpa-Zuñiga Manuel Edmundo , Escobar Juárez Antonio Miguel
Published: August 2023

This article examines the role of social media and journalistic media in presidential electoral processes. A systematic review of scientific articles published from 2012 to 2022 was conducted. The results indicate that the media has a significant influence on public perception and the political agenda during election campaigns. Furthermore, the importance of evaluating political leaders in the voters' decision-making process is emphasized. In summary, the article provides valuable insights into how the media can shape the narrative and public opinion during presidential elections.
Antagonizing adipose tissue-derived exosome miR-103-hepatocyte phosphatase and tensin homolog pathway alleviates autophagy in non-alcoholic steatohepatitis: A trans-cellular crosstalk
Authors: Lu Miao-Miao , Ren Yue , Zhou Yu-Wei , Xu Ling-Ling , Zhang Meng-Meng , Ding Lin-Ping , Cheng Wei-Xin , Jin Xi
Published: August 2023

Tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) antagonists, the first biologics approved for treating patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), are effective for the induction and maintenance of remission and significantly improving prognosis. However, up to one-third of treated patients show primary nonresponse (PNR) to anti-TNF-α therapies, and 23%-50% of IBD patients experience loss of response (LOR) to these biologics during subsequent treatment. There is still no recognized predictor for evaluating the efficacy of anti-TNF drugs. This review summarizes the existing predictors of PNR and LOR to anti-TNF in IBD patients. Most predictors remain controversial, and only previous surgical history, disease manifestations, drug concentrations, antidrug antibodies, serum albumin, some biologic markers, and some genetic markers may be potentially predictive. In addition, we also discuss the next steps of treatment for patients with PNR or LOR to TNF antagonists. Therapeutic drug monitoring plays an important role in treatment selection. Dose escalation, combination therapy, switching to a different anti-TNF drug, or switching to a biologic with a different mechanism of action can be selected based on the concentration of the drug and/or antidrug antibodies.
Time Management as a Critical Success Factor in the Oil Industry of Basra Governorate: An Accounting Information Systems Study
Authors: Noori Hussain Hisham , Alabdullah Tariq Tawfeeq Yousif , M. Jamal Kanaan Abdulkarim , Ries Ahmed Essia
Published: August 2023

This study looks into the importance of time management to the oil sector activities in Basra Governorate. The purpose of this study is to investigate how 200 oil companies' (OC) time management strategies and performance are impacted by accounting information systems (AIS). Surveys and interviews were utilized to gather data for this study using a mixed-methods approach. 150 oil companies were questioned using structured questionnaires to determine how they used AIS technologies, time management techniques, and OC performance metrics. To further understand their opinions and experiences about time management and the goal of AIS, industry professionals were interviewed in-depth. Participants were picked from a range of Basra Governorate-based energy companies. The connections between AIS usage, time management techniques, and OC performance were examined by statistical analysis, including regression analysis and correlation testing. The study's results point to a connection between improved time management techniques in hydrocarbon businesses and effective AIS use. The data also shows that better time management techniques have a significant impact on OC performance, leading to an improvement in effectiveness, productivity, and profitability. The results of this study offer 200 oil businesses in the Basra Governorate helpful tips for implementing and utilizing AIS to optimize their time management. This adds to the body of knowledge already available on time management in the oil business and helps the work being done by researchers, policymakers, and industry experts to raise the performance and success of the sector as a whole.
Risk Management, Female Leadership and Project Management Performance: A study in Oman
Authors: Alabdullah Tariq Tawfeeq Yousif , Abdel Hussein Zahraa Alaa
Published: August 2023

The impact of corporate governance composition of a company is critical on the reacting ability of a company to external elements that effect on company’s financial performance. A very good management in the company has a positive impact in making the company performance higher than other companies that they have no good management. Inspire of the fact that corporate governance ha several internal mechanisms, the current research tested the effect of board size and CEO duality on company financial performance measures namely ROA 36 public listed companies in Oman. Annual data collection is annual reports, covering fiscal year of 2022. In addition, the current research utilized Partial Least Square (PLS) approach to be used by the current study to analyse data. However, comparatively unsatisfied results regarding the imact of the chosen mechanisms in the current research in their impact of company performance measured by return on assets were obtained, companies in Oman are encouraged to keep larger board sizes and should adopt non duality in the t board structure by separating the role of the chairman from the role of the CEO by appointing 2 persons for each position in order to have effective company performance
Relationship Between Information Literacy Skills and Use of Library Resources by Postgraduate Library and Information Science Students in Anambra State, Nigeria
Authors: Nwankwo  , Prisca Echezona
Published: August 2023

This study determined the relationship between information literacy skills and use of library resources by postgraduate library and information science students in Anambra State, Nigeria. Three research questions and one hypothesis guided the study. Correlational survey design was adopted for the study. The population consisted of all forty-four Masters and Ph.D LIS students of the universities in Anambra State. The entire population was used due to the size. Two instruments, Information Literacy Skills Test (ILST) and Use of Library Resources Questionnaires (ULRQ) were used for data collection. Mean and standard deviation were used to analyze data for research question one, percentage scores were used for research question two while Pearson correlation coefficient was used to analyze data for research question three and test hypothesis at 0.05 level of significance. Kuder-Richardson formula (KR-20) and Cronbach alpha were employed in testing the internal consistency of the instrument and reliability coefficients of 0.88 for ILST and 0.82 for ULRQ were obtained. The findings revealed that the postgraduate students possessed moderate information literacy skills, use all the available library resources; also, there is a positive relationship between information literacy skills possessed by the students and their use of library resources. Based on the findings it was concluded that information literacy skills possessed by LIS postgraduate students help them maximize their use of library resources. It was recommended among others that students should make efforts to improve their information literacy skills through programmes such as seminars, workshops, user education and tutorials organized by library or other research institutes while curriculum planners should entrench information literacy programme in university programmes.
Polierschleifen von Zahnrädern
Authors: Graf Walter
Published: August 2023

Eine verbesserte Oberflächenbeschaffenheit erhöht den Gesamtwirkungsgrad von Getrieben, was sich in einem geringeren Drehmomentverlust, höherer Leistungsdichte und auch geräuschoptimierten Zahnrädern (geringeres NVH: Noise, Vibration, Harshness) niederschlägt – alles Faktoren, die insbesondere bei E-Antrieben von hoher Tragweite sind. Der Schlüssel zum Erfolg ist hierfür das Polierschleifen.
Sole-Wasser-Wärmepumpen: Heiztechnik mit Potenzial
Authors: Tiemeier Hendrik
Published: August 2023

Standen in der Vergangenheit vor allem Heizsysteme auf Basis fossiler Brennstoffe im Fokus des deutschen Heizungsmarktes, so ist es Stand heute die Wärmepumpe. Sowohl im Neubau als auch im Bestand ist die Nachfrage nach dieser Technologie massiv gestiegen. Am weitesten verbreitet ist dabei das Luft-Wasser-System. Die Sole-Wasser-Wärmepumpe hingegen wird aufgrund ihrer kosten- und zeitintensiven Installation häufig übergangen – zu Unrecht, wie ein genauerer Blick schnell zeigt.
Analisis Kontekstual Terhadap Ahl al Kitab
Authors: Lailatul Rif’ah
Published: August 2023

Yahudi dan Nasrani disebut sebagai Ahl kitab adalah karena Allah telah menggutus Nabi-nabi ditengah-tengah mereka dan membawa kitab masing-masing. Kitab Taurah kapada nabi Musa As yang kemudian isinya dirubah. Umat tersebut disebut yahudi  dan kitab Injil kepada nabi Isa As. Yang kemudian pengikutnya disebut sebagai nasrani. Mereka disebut ahl kitab karena pada dasarnya kitab yang diturunkan adalah murni dari Allah. berbeda dengan agama yang dibuat berdasarkan kepercayaan yang dikolaborasi oleh budaya, adat istiadat tatakrama dan filosofi sebuah masyarakat. Dalam hal ini penulis berpedoman pada kitab Mu’jam Mufahras li Alfādẓ Al-Qur’ān Al-Karīm dan Mu’jam Al-Mauḍūi li Ᾱyat Al-Qur’ᾱn Al-Karῑm. Dari kitab Mu’jam Mufahras li Alfādẓ Al-Qur’ān Al karim. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian perpustakaan (library research) yaitu penelitian yang dilakukan dengan mempelajari literatur seperti kitab kuning atau buku-buku serta karya-karya ilmiah yang menuju pada keterangan yang dibahas sebagai sumber data. Adapun teknis analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode deskriptif analisis. Metode deskriptif adalah metode yang mana memaparkan data dan memberikan penjelasan secara mendalam mengenai sebuah data. Metode ini untuk menyelidiki dengan menuturkan data, kemudahan menjelaskan data tersebut. Hasil dari penelitian imi ditemukan bahwa Al quran, didalamnya menyebutkan sekitar 30 ayat yang berada dalam 9  surat mengenai lafaẓ yang berhubungan dengan Ahl al Kitab. Sebagian golongan ahl al kitab akan masuk surga karena di dalam hati mereka ada keimaman kepada Tuhan yang Esa. Pada surat al Mᾱidah ayat 66 dan 68 juga berisi tentang pujian kepada ahl al kitab.  Dalam surat al Bayyinah ayat 6 juga menjelaskan tentang orang musyrik dan orang kafir dari golongan ahl kitab akan masuk surga karena mereka menemukan bukti kebenaran tuhan sehingga hati mereka condong pada agama Islam
Two new lanostanoid glycosides isolated from a Kenyan polypore Fomitopsis carnea
Authors: Sum Winnie Chemutai , Ebada Sherif S , Gonkhom Didsanutda , Decock Cony , Teponno Rémy Bertrand , Matasyoh Josphat Clement , Stadler Marc
Published: August 2023

Chemical exploration of solid-state cultures of the polypore Fomitopsis carnea afforded two new C31 lanostane-type triterpenoid glycosides, forpiniosides B (1) and C (2) together with two known derivatives, namely 3-epipachymic acid (3) and (3α,25S)-3-O-malonyl-23-oxolanost-8,24(31)-dien-26-oic acid (4). The structures of the isolated compounds were established based on HRESIMS and extensive 1D and 2D NMR experiments. All the isolated compounds were assessed for their antimicrobial and cytotoxic activities. Among the tested compounds, forpinioside B (1) exhibited significant antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus aureus and Bacillus subtilis at MIC values comparable to gentamycin and oxytetracycline (positive controls), respectively.
Dynamics of fishing and population characteristics of crayfish in Lake Mostovoye of the Altai Territory
Authors: Belorustseva Svetlana , Lukerin Aleksey
Published: August 2023

The long–toed crayfish Pontastacus leptodactylus (Eschscholtz, 1823) is the only object of freshwater commercial invertebrates living in the lake. Bridge of the Altai Territory. This paper presents the dynamics of crayfish production (catch) by organized fishing in the period 2010-2022. A review of changes in the state of the cancer population in terms of size, mass and sexual structure was carried out. The characteristic of the reasons for the change in the fishing stock and the assessment of its current state are also given.
The results of the analysis of the nature of differentiation of the spawning grounds of the Muksun Coregonus muksun Yenisei Part 1. From geology – to genetics
Authors: Gaydenok Nikolay
Published: August 2023

The article considers the features of the intrastructure of the populations of the Siberian river muksun from its habitat. The question of the conspecificity of this species, the issues of divergent evolution of mono and polyhybridization are analyzed. Based on the analysis of literature and experimental data, the facts of natural hybridization between whitefish, both with lower and upper mouths, are shown.
Substantiation of rational modes of thermal isolation of lipids from fat-containing fish waste
Authors: Mezenova Olga , Agafonova Svetlana , Romanenko Natalia , Kalinina Natalya , Volkov V.
Published: August 2023

Many fish waste remaining during the cutting of fish (heads, entrails, bones) contain an increased amount of fat, which has a high biological value. Obtaining edible fat from them is not always possible due to safety requirements, and the production of feed fishmeal with standard quality indicators is difficult. The increased fat content of raw materials and the technology parameters contribute to the rapid rancidity of fat in flour and the formation of toxic substances. This raw material can be used to obtain fish oil with subsequent recommendations for use, taking into account the indicators of oxidative and hydrolytic spoilage and in accordance with the requirements of the standards. When the content of undesirable products is exceeded, it can be used for technical purposes or in industrial biotechnology, as a substrate for microbial synthesis of biodegradable biopolymers such as polyhydroxyalkanoates. In this paper, a thermal method for separating fat from the heads of mackerel and hot-smoked sprats, as waste products from fish canning enterprises in the Kaliningrad region, was studied. A high fat content in raw materials (respectively 24.9 and 20.3%) and its characteristics were established. The rational parameters of the hydromodulus (1:0.5 and 1:1.0) were determined during thermolysis of crushed sprat and mackerel raw materials, respectively, at a stirrer rotation speed in the thermoreactor of 15 rpm. Rational ranges of temperature and duration of thermal release of fat were determined in experiments using mathematical planning. The optimization parameters were the yield of fat, its acid and peroxide numbers. The maximum yield of fat from fish heads is achieved at a temperature of 73-94°C for 2 hours 15 minutes - 2 hours 45 minutes. However, at the same time, fat has increased values of acid and peroxide numbers. Obtaining high-quality fat with food indicators is recommended at a temperature of 68 - 83 ° C for 43 min. – 1 h 22 minutes.
“¡AMARGO ES EL DOLOR, PERO SIQUIERA PADECER ES VIVIR!”
Authors: Leonardi Vincenzo
Published: August 2023

Frente a la leyenda que se ha consolidado en el imaginario común, Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer fue un poeta más sensible a las tendencias culturales de su época y más crítico tanto hacia la tradición como hacia el romanticismo más exacerbado. En las Rimas se puede divisar la capacidad, por parte del poeta sevillano, de dialogar con esos dos aspectos gracias a un buen manejo de la dialéctica irónico-paródica. Su configuración en el poemario, ya sea a nivel retórico y formal, se adscribe a dos claves exegéticas: la primera estriba en la presencia de referentes intertextuales como Espronceda o San Juan de la Cruz, quienes representan el punto de arranque de la poesía becqueriana; la segunda, en cambio, se basa en las reminiscencias del neoplatonismo y el desengaño romántico de los que Bécquer aprovecha para dejarlos en ridículo y alterar su estatuto. Mediante los instrumentos de la teoría literaria, junto con un breve análisis de su producción periódica, el presente trabajo intentará ilustrar la forma con la que Bécquer emplea los mecanismos de la dialéctica irónico-paródica en su obra más conocida.
LA CRÍTICA LITERARIA EN LA REVISTA AZUL Y LA GENEALOGÍA DEL “INVERNADERO DECADENTISTA” EN MÉXICO
Authors: Gutiérrez José Ismael
Published: August 2023

En pleno proceso de formación del modernismo hispanoamericano, diversos posicionamientos respecto a las nuevas tendencias literarias que emergen a finales del siglo XIX tratan de imponerse. Conceptos como el de decadencia, degeneración, modernidad, crisis espiritual de Fin de Siglo o dialéctica nacionalismo/cosmopolitismo se entrelazan en el discurso críticode la época. Como revista pionera del modernismo en México, la Revista Azul (1894-1896) incluye en sus páginas vívidos ejemplos de crítica literaria que discurren acerca de las peculiaridades del movimiento decadentista francés, acerca de sus rebeldes autores, sobre su influencia en las jóvenes generaciones hispanoamericanas, etc. El objetivo de este artículo es trazar un mapa variopinto en el que convergen distintas miradas: la de los comentaristas reacios a aclimatar la estética decadentista francesa en Hispanoamérica por considerarla falsa o enfermiza; la de los partidarios de renovar la literatura nacional, que proclaman con entusiasmo los logros obtenidos por la nueva hornada de escritores identificados con las modasliterarias extranjeras, y, en tercer lugar, la postura de los que se distancian de las consignas de la escuela de Huysmans y Verlaine, pero sin exigir la censura para sus creaciones.
HUELLAS DEL DECADENTISMO EN LAS POSTRIMERÍAS DEL MODERNISMO ESPAÑOL
Authors: Sánchez Martínez Andrés
Published: August 2023

Este artículo revisa la recepción del decadentismo en la literatura española del Modernismo, concretamente, en El monstruo (1915) de Antonio de Hoyos y Vinent. Esta novela resulta un ejemplo de su conocimiento de la literatura finisecular europea y de autores de la talla de Octave Mirbeau, con cuya novela El jardín de los suplicios estableció Hoyos un intenso diálogo intertextual. Fruto de esta conexión con la tradición finisecular europea, el autor madrileño supo realizar en su novela una abigarrada propuesta decadentista en tanto a temas, estructura y estilo. Con ello, supo conjugar Hoyos en última instancia la experimentación narrativa con la asunción de expectativas del mercado editorial de la época, gustoso siempre de los excesos tremendistas y crímenes eróticos de la novela decadente exotista.
Eduardo López Bago. Carne importada. Edición de Luis Álvarez Castro. Sevilla, Editorial Renacimiento, 2022. 283 páginas.
Authors: Goñi Pérez José Manuel
Published: August 2023

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The Association Between Patient Satisfaction and other Related Factors at the Outpatient Department
Authors: Masrom Siti Nur Fadhilah , Ngor Phang Yook , Rani Ruzanita Mat
Published: August 2023

Improving the quality of health in Malaysia contributes to improving national development. Patient satisfaction in public healthcare is the yardstick for healthcare quality to provide healthcare services effectively and accurately. The study aimed to define the relationship between patient satisfaction and other related factors in the outpatient department in a public clinic. Related factors investigated in this study were waiting time, staff interpersonal and technical quality, services, facility, and overall. The questionnaires were distributed to the patients visiting the outpatient department at a public clinic in Johor. A quantitative approach was used in this study. Although 500 questionnaires were distributed, only 447 were identified as complete questionnaires. The collected data on patient satisfaction from the questionnaire were analysed by SPSS Software using descriptive statistics (frequency (%), mean and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (independent t-test and ANOVA). The questionnaire analysed using SPSS software showed patient demographic information, disease characteristics, treatment, and other related factors. The level of patient satisfaction for waiting time, staff interpersonal and technical quality, service, and overall was tested using an independent t-test to determine whether there was a statistically significant difference between genders. The other is a one-way ANOVA, which examines whether status, the highest income, and frequency of hospital visits significantly affect patient satisfaction with waiting time.
Studi Korelasi Sumber Belajar Mata Kuliah Character Building Terhadap Sikap Mahasiswa
Authors: Manurung Catarina
Published: August 2023

Hasil penelitian yang ditargetkan, dapat mengukur sikap preventif dan kuratif sikap mahasiswa Kelas 02 PDO Universitas Bina Nusantara semester genap Tahun Akademik 2012/2013 terhadap sumber belajar mata kuliah Spiritual Development. Adapunn hasil penelitian ini dapat dipergunakan menjadi bahan evaluasi dalam usaha perbaikan pendidikan karakter pada umumnya, khususnya mata kuliah Character Building II (Spiritual Development) di Universitas Bina Nusantara. Sumber belajar dalam mata kuliah Character Building antara lain 1) Buku pegangan kuliah yang telah disiapkan. 2) Pribadi dosen yang mengajarkan. 3) Pengalaman dalam masyarakat berupa pengalaman hidup keseharian dan atau nilai-nilai (value) yang dihayati oleh masyarakat. Dan masih banyak sumber belajar lain yang dapat dimanfaatkan dalam usaha pencapaian tujuan pembelajaran Character Building seperti buku pendukung, media belajar on line dan off line, dan sebagainya. Sumber belajar dalam penelitian ini dikelompokkan ke dalam 5 hal berikut: 1) Manusia, 2) Bahan, 3) Lingkungan, 4) Alat dan Perlengkapan, 5) Aktifitas. Jadi penelitian ini dimaksudkan untuk mengumpulkan data-data tentang sikap mahasiswa terhadap Sumber Belajar mata kuliah Character Building sesuatu yang mereka alami dalam perkuliahan mata kuliah Character Building.