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THE USE OF DIALOGUE TECHNIQUE IN SPEAKING AT SMP TAHFIDZ PAMEKASAN
Authors: Sriharlinda Yuni
Published: January 2023

The dialogue is good way to get students practice saying target language. It also helps the students become more active to talk each other in teaching learning process. The researcher used descriptive qualitative research. The participant of the study were the English teacher and the students of SMP Tahfidz Pamekasan that consisted of 16 students. In collecting the data, the researcher uses observation, and interview. From the result of observation and interview, this research showed the implementation of dialogue technique. The teacher implement the dialogue with presentation of brief dialogue or several mini dialogue, oral practice of each utterances in the dialogue, question and answer based on the dialogue topic and situation in the dialogue, and evaluation of learning. The response with the highest percentage is interested that is 43,75 % with the seven participants. The second place is 31,25 % of the respondents or five participants which expressed hesitation, and 25% of respondents or four students who did not interested to the dialogue technique.
TEACHING NON VERBAL COMMUNICATION IN TEACHING LEARNING PROCESS AT SMP NEGERI ROBATAL SAMPANG
Authors: Zumam Wildona , Mahfud Mahfud
Published: January 2023

The teacher is not only used verbal communication but also used nonverbal communication, this article aims to investigate the teacher use nonverbal communication in teaching learning process and the teachers’ nonverbal communication effect on the classroom atmosphere at SMP Negeri 2 Robatal Sampang. The subjects of the study are the teacher and the students. The instruments used to get the data were observation, interview and documentation. The results of the shows that the teachers’ nonverbal used in teaching learning process are hands, space and distance, touching and chronemics. Beside that the effect of nonverbal communication used were helping students understanding and accompanying to verbal message. Helping students understanding more easily to a students to receive the material that’s explains by the teacher. Accompanying to verbal message is a student’s more easily understand to get the point of teachers’ explanation in teaching learning process..
PROBLEMATIKA GURU PENGGANTI DALAM PEMBELAJARAN BAHASA INDONESIA DAN UPAYA UNTUK MENGATASINYA DI MADRASAH ALIYAH NURUL ISLAM MOJOREJO WATES BLITAR
Authors: Ni'mah Dian Wahidatun
Published: January 2023

Beberapa sekolahan menugaskan pembelajaran Bahasa Indonesia kepada guru yang tidak berlatar belakang Pendidikan Bahasa Indonesia. Akibatnya, guru tersebut mengalami permasalahan dalam menjalankan tugasnya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk medeskripsikan (1) problematika yang dihadapi guru pengganti dalam kegiatan pembelajaran Bahasa Indonesia di MA Nurul Islam Mojorejo Wates Blitar; (2) upaya guru pengganti untuk mengatasi masalah dalam kegiatan pembelajaran Bahasa Indonesia di MA Nurul Islam Mojorejo Wates Blitar. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuaitatif. Data diperoleh dari dua guru pengganti yang mengajar mata pelajaran Bahasa Indonesia. Data tersebut dikumpulkan dengan teknik wawancara mendalam, observasi, dan dokumentasi. Data dianalisis dengan model interaktif yang terdiri dari pengumpulan data, reduksi data, penyajian data, verifikasi data dan penarikan kesimpulan. Pengecekan keabsahan datanya dengan perpanjangan keikutsertaan, ketekunan atau keajegan pengamat, triangulasi, dan pemeriksanaan atau pengecekan teman sejawat. Hasil analisis data menunjukkan bahwa guru pengganti memiliki problematika pada saat: 1. Perencanaan pembelajaran; 2. Pelaksanaan pembelajaran  3. Evaluasi pembelajaran; 4. Upaya pihak madrasah: a. mengikutsertakan guru pengganti dalam kegiatan MGMP; b. memberikan arahan atau saran untuk melanjutkan pendidikan tingkat lanjut; c. mencari guru yang lulusan dari jurusan Bahasa Indonesia.
ANALISIS EFEKTIVITAS DAN KONTRIBUSI PENERIMAAN RETRIBUSI PASAR PADA DINAS PERINDUSTRIAN DAN PERDAGANGAN KOTA MAGELANG
Authors: Fitrah Muhammad - , Ramdani Deni -
Published: January 2023

Otonomi daerah merupakan hak dan wewenangdaerah untuk mengelola sumber daya yang dimiliki daerahnya untuk kepentingan daerah itu sendiri.Pemerintah Kota Magelang melalui Dinas Perindustrian dan Perdagangan Kota Magelang berusaha menggali potensi keuangan daerah dalam rangka meningkatkan penerimaan bagi Pendapatan Asli Daerah (PAD).Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui seberapa besar tingkat efektivitas dan kontribusi penerimaan retribusi pasar pada Dinas Perindustrian dan Perdagangan Kota Magelang selama periode tahun 2017-2019.Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah studi lapangan dan kepustakaan.Metode analisis yang digunakan deskriptif kuantitatif. Untuk menganalisis data realisasi dan target penerimaan retribusi pasar tahun 2017-2019 dengan menggunakan analisis efektivitas dan analisis kontribusi. Hasil perhitungan menggunakan analisis efektivitas menunjukan bahwa rata-rata tingkat efektivitas penerimaan retribusi pasar sebesar 128,33% artinya penerimaan retribusi pasar sudah sangat efektif, dan hasil analisis kontribusi penerimaan retribusi pasar terhadap retribusi daerah sudah sangat baik dengan rata-rata tingkat kontribusi sebesar 86,33%, sedangkan hasil analisis kontribusi penerimaan retribusi pasar terhadap PAD Kota Magelang sudah sangat baik dengan rata-rata 79,67%.
PENGARUH PENERAPAN GAYA KEPEMIMPINAN OTENTIK, MOTIVASI KERJA, DISIPLIN KERJA, & PENGEMBANGAN KARIR TERHADAP KINERJA KARYAWAN
Authors: Ihsan Rahman Muhammad
Published: January 2023

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk dapat menguji dan mengetahui faktor faktor yang dapat mempengaruhi Employee Performance yang di antaranya adalah Authentic Leadership, Motivation, Discipline, dan Career Development pada PT. Polychemie asia pacific permai untuk meningkatkan kinerja karyawan. Metode analisis data yang digunakan ialah Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), & Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) listrel dengan menyebarkan kuesioner kepada 384 karyawan dengan level supervisor kebawah yang bekerja pada PT. Polychemie asia pacific permai sebagai sampel penelitian. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa Authentic Leadership dengan nilai 0.19, Motivation dengan nilai 0.47 & Career Development dengan nilai 0.04 secara signifikan berpengaruh terhadap Employee performance. Sedangkan untuk variable Discipline tidak berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap Employee performance. Sesuai dengan hasil penelitian maka peneliti memberikan saran kepada perusahaan untuk dapat meningkatkan Employee performance perusahaan, serta memastikan dan mematuhi persyaratan  yang sesuai dengan hukum, regulasi dan prosedur yang berlaku serta mengaplikasikan langkah-langkah untuk mencapa goal perusahaan.
PENGARUH TINGKAT PENDIDIKAN DAN KOMPETENSI TERHADAP KINERJA PEGAWAI DI BALAI BESAR KARANTINA PERTANIAN BELAWAN
Authors: Husna Umul , Sinaga Triana Melinda
Published: January 2023

This study aims to determine the effect of the level of education and competence on the performance of Belawan Agricultural Quarantine Center employees.  The data used in this research is primary data.  This study uses a population of 50 people with the technique of determining the census sample, namely the entire population is sampled.  The data analysis technique used is multiple linear regression using SPSS software.  The value of the coefficient of determination (R2) was obtained at 67.3%, this means that the ability of the independent variable to explain its influence on the employee performance variable while the rest is a variable outside of the study.  The results of the study at the 95% confidence level and the 5% test level showed that there was a simultaneous effect of education level and competence on the performance of Belawan Agricultural Quarantine Center employees.  This is also partially supported by the results that influence the level of education and competence on the performance of Belawan Agricultural Quarantine Center employees.Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh pengaruh tingkat pendidikan dan kompetensi terhadap kinerja pegawai Balai Besar Karantina Pertanian Belawan. Data yang dipergunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah data primer. Penelitian ini menggunakan jumlah populasi 50 orang dengan teknik penentuan sampel sensus yakni keseluruhan populasi dijadikan sampel. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah regresi linier berganda dengan menggunakan software SPSS. Nilai koefisien determinasi (R2) diperoleh sebesar 67,3%, hal ini berarti bahwa kemampuan variabel independen menjelaskan pengaruhnya terhadap variabel kinerja pegawai sedangkan sisanya merupakan variabel diluar dari penelitian. Hasil penelitian pada tingkat kepercayaan 95% dan test of level 5% menunjukkan ternyata secara simultan pengaruh tingkat pendidikan dan kompetensi terhadap kinerja pegawai Balai Besar Karantina Pertanian Belawan. Hal ini juga didukung hasil secara parsial bahwa pengaruh tingkat pendidikan dan kompetensi terhadap kinerja pegawai Balai Besar Karantina Pertanian Belawan.
PENGARUH HARGA MINYAK DUNIA, KESTABILAN POLITIK DAN SUKU BUNGA TERHADAP NILAI TUKAR DI INDONESIA
Authors: Hesniati Hesniati , Kalimah Zulfiniar Nur , Nanto Hadi , Yulianti Yulianti , Harsono Harsono
Published: January 2023

This study discusses the relationship between world oil prices, political stability and interest rates on exchange rates in Indonesia which is analyzed using monthly time series data for 2010-2020 and processed using the E-Views application and tested with multiple linear regression. After research, it was found that world oil prices have a negative and significant effect on the exchange rate, political stability has a positive and significant effect on the exchange rate, while interest rates have no significant relationship with the exchange rate. Meanwhile, based on the results of the tests carried out, the variables of world oil prices, political stability and interest rates have a proportion of 56% in explaining the exchange rate as the dependent variable, while the remaining 44% is influenced by other variables outside of this research variable. Investors and international economic actors must be able to paying attention to world oil prices and political stability in predicting changes in exchange rates. The government as a policy maker have to maintain crude oil supplies, maintain political stability, and control interest rates to maintain exchange rates stability
STUDI META ANALISIS PENGARUH RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA), KEPEMILIKAN MANAJERIAL, UKURAN PERUSAHAAN, DEBT TO ASSET RATIO (DAR) TERHADAP MANAJEMEN LABA
Authors: Natalia Agnes Natalia - , Gunawan Kane - , Natalie H Kezia - , Meiden Carmel -
Published: January 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji apakah profitabilitas, leverage, kepemilikan manajerial dan ukuran perusahaan mempengaruhi laba manajemen di Indonesia dan untuk menganalisis apakah variasi temuan disebabkan oleh model pengukuran efek moderasi manajemen laba atau pengukuran variabel penjelas. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan teknik meta-analisis dengan sampel sebanyak 54 dari jurnal periode tahun 2016-2022. Hasil penelitian memperkuat temuan meta-analisis dari penelitian sebelumnya dimana manajemen laba dilakukan untuk tujuan yang berbeda tujuan. Bukti empiris menunjukkan bahwa atribut profitabilitas dan leverage yaitu; Return on Asset dan Debt to Equity Ratio ditemukan sebagai mekanisme pemantauan yang kuat yang dapat menekan manajemen laba. Bukti empiris mendukung beberapameta-analisis sebelumnya dalam bidang akuntansi dimana variabel pengukuran moderator berpengaruh terhadap heterogenitas temuan penelitian. Penelitian di masa depan harus mencakup korelasi matriks, dan mempertimbangkan langkah-langkah terperinci dari manajemen laba dan lebih banyak atribut dewan direksi untuk memfasilitasi penelitian menggunakan metaanalisis. Hasilnya menunjukkan bahwa nilai ROA, LEV, kepemilikan manajerial dan ukuranperusahaan dapat meningkatkan kepercayaan investor dengan membatasi manajemen laba.
Prognostic factors affecting structural integrity after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: a clinical and histological study
Authors: Wang Pei Wei , Jo Chris Hyunchul
Published: January 2023

Background: Tendon degeneration contributes to rotator cuff tears; however, its role in postoperative structural integrity is poorly understood. The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors associated with postoperative structural integrity after rotator cuff repair, particularly focusing on the histology of tendons harvested intraoperatively.Methods: A total of 56 patients who underwent primary arthroscopic rotator cuff repair between 2009 and 2011 were analyzed. A 3-mm-diameter sample of supraspinatus tendons was harvested en bloc from each patient after minimal debridement of the torn ends. Tendon degeneration was assessed using seven histological parameters on a semi-quantitative grading scale, and the total degeneration score was calculated. One-year postoperative magnetic resonance imaging was used to classify the patients based on retear.Results: The total degeneration scores in the healed and retear groups were 13.93±2.03 and 14.08±2.23 (p=0.960), respectively. Arthroscopically measured anteroposterior (AP) tear sizes in the healed and retear groups were 24.30±12.35 mm and 36.42±25.23 mm (p=0.026), respectively. Preoperative visual analog scale pain scores at rest in the healed and retear groups were 3.54±2.37 and 5.16±2.16 (p=0.046), respectively. Retraction sizes in the healed and retear groups were 16.02±7.587 mm and 22.33±13.364 mm (p=0.037), respectively. The odds of retear rose by 4.2% for every 1-mm increase in AP tear size (p=0.032).Conclusions: The postoperative structural integrity of the rotator cuff tendon was not affected by tendon degeneration, whereas the arthroscopically measured AP tear size of the rotator cuff tendon was an independent predictor of retear.
Factors Affecting Adaptability of International Students in Malaysia during COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Xie Mengtian , Wider Walton , Rajanthran Subashini K. , Wong Ling Shing , Chan Choon Kit , Maidin Siti Sarah , Mustafa Nurul Aliah
Published: January 2023

It is crucial to investigate adaptability in the context of COVID-19, as evidence suggests that difficulties posed by adaptability can be exacerbated during times of crisis. International students encounter additional pressures during this period, which might impair their capacity to stay and prosper in a new place. In light of this context, the purpose of this study is to examine the factors that contribute to the adaptability of international university students in Malaysia, namely the academic system, acculturation, and social support. A cross-sectional research design was used, and the research instruments were adapted from a number of previous studies. A total of one hundred thirty online questionnaires were filled out by international students in Malaysia. The research hypotheses were evaluated using SPSS Version 27.0. All predictors were found to have a statistically significant and positive effect on the adaptability of international students. This research aims to shed light on educational management strategies for addressing the adaptability challenges faced by most international students within COVID-19 by illuminating the key drivers that influence adaptability.
For the Love of Teaching: The Chronicles of Teachers Handling Students with Special Educational Needs
Authors: Catoto Jerson Sabang , Mantawil Bainorie A.
Published: January 2023

Teaching learners with special needs is a very different reality in the profession. This study aimed to determine the lived experiences of teachers who handle learners with special needs. Qualitative-phenomenological design was employed in order to explore their lived experiences. The participants were purposefully chosen based on pre-determined criteria and were interviewed in order to gather the needed data. Results showed that they encountered difficulty in communication and performing adaptive skills, denial of parents on their children’s condition, learners having delayed motor skills, lack of parental support, and the most recurring challenge that emerges is learners’ behavioral problems. With the educational practices that teachers employed that are suitable for the children’s needs, several outcomes were identified specifically increased participation in different activities, improvement of verbal and non-verbal skills, improvement of behavior through simple instructions, increased socialization with their classmates, and learners improved their skills in reading and writing. Furthermore, compassion, enthusiasm, good communication and leadership skills, patience, and resourcefulness and creativity were the skills necessary for teachers to possess in providing the most suitable learning experience to their learners.
Katılım ve Geleneksel Bankalarda Karlılığın Banka Risk Duyarlılıkları Üzerine Olan Etkisinin Analizi
Authors: ATAN Huzeyfe Zahit , AYDEMİR Resul
Published: January 2023

Bu çalışmada küresel finansal sistemde ortaya çıkan risk yayılımları karşısında banka karlılık oranlarının katılım ve geleneksel bankaların risk duyarlılıklarını nasıl etkilediği incelenmektedir. Kantil vektör otoregresyon yönteminin kullanıldığı çalışma, 1 Ocak 2010 ile COVID-19’un pandemi olarak kabul edilmesinin hemen öncesi 1 Mart 2020 tarihleri arasında ikili bankacılık sisteminin bulunduğu 14 ülkeden borsaya kote 170 bankayı kapsamaktadır. Makalede küresel finansal piyasalardaki risk yayılımları için Dow Jones Sanayi Endeksi, Volatilite Endeksi ve MSCI Gelişmekte Olan Ülkeler Endeksi; banka karlılıklarını ölçmek için ise aktif karlılık ve özkaynak karlılık oranları kullanılmıştır. Bulgular, katılım ve geleneksel bankaların risk duyarlılıkları açısından önemli farkları olmadığını göstermektedir. Sonuçlar, ayrıca, aktif karlılık ve özkaynak karlılık oranları düşük olan katılım bankalarının geleneksel bankalar ve karlılığı yüksek katılım bankalarına oranla risk yayılımlarından daha az etkilendiğine işaret etmektedir. Elde edilen sonuçlar ikili banka sistemi analizlerinde genel karşılaştırmaların yanı sıra karlılık oranları gibi bankaya özgü değişkenler üzerinden karşılaştırmalar yapılmasının önemini ortaya koymaktadır.
Public Knowledge About Hijamah, Attitudes, Beliefs and Impact on Health-Related Quality of Life in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Authors: Alharbi Amjad , AlDosari Mohammed , Dokhi Haifa , Alaskar Shaddin , Chachar Yusra
Published: January 2023

Background and Aims:
Wet cupping, which is known as Hijamah, is one of the most commonly practiced therapeu¬tic procedures in Saudi Arabia. Hijamah centers have been really popularized, reaching up to 119 licensed centers in the country. Despite its prevalence in the region, there is still insufficient research on such procedure. The aim of this study is to assess patients’ knowledge, beliefs, attitudes toward Hijamah, and to determine its impact on health-related quality of life.

Methods:
This is an observational, cross-sectional study. A total of 551 Saudi participants, both genders, above the age of 18 years, who were practicing Hijamah were included in this study. The data were collected through an online validated self-administered questionnaire from July 2020 to March 2021. The questionnaire requested information about age, gender, educational level, as well as the participants’ knowledge, attitude, and perceptions of cupping therapy. (SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL, USA) was used for statistical computations. Chi-square test was used to assess the associations. P-value of less than 0.05 was considered significant.

Results:
Out of 551 participants, 43.4% believe that Hijamah is an effective alternative therapy, most of them being older in age. 42.8% of diabetic participants noticed an improvement in their condition. The majority stated that Hijamah was used therapeutically, mainly for fatigue and headache. Almost all study participants (92.4%) would recommend Hijamah to others. Majority of participants (65.9%) reported they would inform their physicians before undergoing Hijamah. Lastly, (71.69 %) of participants believe their physicians did not trust in Hijamah therapy.

Conclusions:
This study shows that Hijamah is highly accepted in our society. Hijamah might have a positive impact on health-related quality of life, and might be used to treat or prevent chronic illnesses. Further future research is needed to understand the biological effects of Hijamah and to formulate an evidence-based knowledge.
Assessment of Knowledge about Nuclear Radiation, and Awareness of Radiation Protection among Medical Students in Riyadh Universities, Saudi Arabia
Authors: Sandougah Kholoud , Alhallafi Afnan , Alkhodairy Salman , Aldosary Mossab , Qahtani Mohammed
Published: January 2023

Background and Aims:
Nuclear medicine is considered one of the main medical specialties exposing practitioners to high radiation doses. Therefore, the assessment of knowledge about protection measures is imperative to ensure the safety. The aim of the study is to assess knowledge among medical students about nuclear radiation at Riyadh universities, Saudi Arabia.

Methods:
We conducted cross-sectional as an online survey which assesses knowledge about nuclear radiation safety and radiation protection awareness. We distributed it to medical students in Riyadh’s governmental universities.

Results:
A total of 584 responses were collected. The participants represented four universities in Riyadh, and 64.9% of them were in clinical years. The study found that 16.1% had adequate knowledge and awareness toward nuclear radiation. Moreover, 44.7% had moderate knowledge while 39.2% had inadequate knowledge. Limitations include the lack of knowledge about personal monitoring devices (81.5%), how to use them (70.7%) and dose limits (51.5%). Furthermore, 74.1% of interns showed adequate awareness, when compared to clinical and preclinical students, who had figures of 16.3% and 8.1% respectively. 70.8% preferred obtaining information from medical websites, while 44.7% opted E-learning. Moreover, it emerged that King Saud University students had the highest level of awareness while Imam Mohammed bin Saud University students showed the lowest.

Conclusions:
The study revealed that the level of awareness among medical students about nuclear radiation protection is low. This stems from the lack of knowledge about personal monitoring devices with regards to safety and how best to use them.
Disodium Phosphate Dodecahydrate Salt Hydrate-Based Approach for Thermal Energy Storage Systems
Authors: Uttam Amarendra , Purohit Bijoy Kumar , Le Minh Tam , Sistlais Venkata Subbarayudu
Published: January 2023

Salt hydrates, classified as inorganic phase change materials, are used in thermal energy storage (TES) systems. Due to their superior properties such as higher thermal conductivity and better thermal energy storage density, non-flammability and availability in wide temperature ranges at a reasonable cost than organic PCMs, salt hydrates are preferable PCMs. Disodium phosphate dodecahydrate (Na2HPO4·12H2O) have a favourable melting point and melting enthalpy for room temperature energy storage applications but supercooling, phase segregation, formation of lower hydrates, and corrosion to storage vessels are frequent limits to its employment, just as they are for other salt hydrates. These issues are addressed using various intensification techniques such as an aqueous saturated salt solution of Na2HPO4 (both non-gel and gel-based) instead of pure salt hydrate and using suitable nucleating, and gelling agents. Further, the intensification is done via the incorporation of solution in an open cell polyurethane (PU) foam. DSC analysis of PU-based PCM composite confirmed its melting temperature and melting enthalpy at about 35oC and 167.343 J/g recommends for its applications between 30oC- 40oC. Thermal performance observation, in a model system, shows the PU-Gel based PCM to be more efficient with a temperature difference of about 10oC- 14oC for repeated thermal cycles as compared to normal PU foam and PU-Salt based PCM.
Feasibility Study of Atmospheric Water Harvesting by Direct Cooling in Thailand
Authors: Munsin Ronnachart , Yeunyongkul Pracha , Nuntapap Nawee , Panya Jirasak , Promdan Surapin , Kesai Sawat , Kumwan Rawat , Narkpakdee Jeerawich , Wannachai Autanan , Sirasakamol Orasa , Jantanasakulwong Kittisak , Chungcharoen Thatchapol , Ruttanadech Nuttapong
Published: January 2023

The objective of this work is to assess the potential of the atmospheric water harvesting (AWH) by direct cooling under the climate of Thailand. The assessment was considered from water scarcity, meteorological data and engineering analysis, including moisture harvesting index (MHI), water capability and energy cost. The meteorological data between 2012-2021 were used as primary data for engineering analysis. The results showed that Thailand has the potential to supply freshwater by using AWH with direct cooling. The average MHI of Thailand is 0.548 which is comparable with high potential of global assessment. 71 cities from 77 cities in Thailand have MHI over 0.50, which is the favorable condition for AWH by direct cooling. From the calculation under Thailand conditions, the water harvesting rates by direct cooling could be in the range of 0.97-1.30 L/h with energy costs as low as 0.047 USD/L for 71 cities in Thailand.
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Prediction Method: Case Study
Authors: U P Silsilah , A Gandhimathi
Published: January 2023

Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) identify or predict any potential problems in the Environment at the planning stage of proposed development projects, and concerns are addressed as the Project progresses. It is in progress. The recommendations made by the EIA may lead to the redesign of specific project components, require additional studies, and suggest mitigation measures that will alter the socio-economic viability of the Project or cause delays in project implementation [1]. The EIA's main objective is to identify significant impacts early in the project cycle so that recommendations can be incorporated into the design and cost-benefit analysis without causing substantial delays. Increase or increase design costs [1]. The EIA will lead the appropriate environmental monitoring and management planning mechanism when implementation commences. In the case of this study, the EIA method is applied to evaluate different ecological components such as physical and chemical parameters and biological and socioeconomic parameters of the project “Construction of the office complex".
Reporting A Case of Spontaneous Ocular Hypotony After the Neurosurgical Procedure
Authors:   Department of Neurosurgery, Voluntary Health Services Hospital, TTTI Post, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Tharamani, Chennai, India, Swaminathan Divya , S Parthasarathy ,   Department of Ophthalmology, Voluntary Health Services Hospital, TTTI Post, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Tharamani, Chennai, India, Shree N. Aishvarya ,   Department of Neurosurgery, Voluntary Health Services Hospital, TTTI Post, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Tharamani, Chennai, India, Vasudevan M. C. ,   Department of Neurosurgery, Voluntary Health Services Hospital, TTTI Post, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Tharamani, Chennai, India, Kumar G. Krishna ,   Department of Neurosurgery, Voluntary Health Services Hospital, TTTI Post, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Tharamani, Chennai, India
Published: January 2023

Spontaneous ocular hypotony is a rare entity. So far in the literature, there have been few cases that report on ocular hypotony in nonocular surgery. The most common nonocular surgery causing hypotony is coronary arterial bypass grafting. It is due to wide fluctuations in blood pressure, central venous pressure, and the use of mannitol intraoperatively. In neurosurgery, previously reported cases were post-thrombectomy and post-aneurysm clipping. In one case, there was a complete occlusion of ophthalmic artery due to emboli, and in another case, it was due to a wide fluctuation in blood pressure. We are reporting a case of ocular hypotony in a patient who underwent right frontal craniotomy and excision of a metastatic lesion. In our case, intraoperatively, mannitol was used, but there were no fluctuations in blood pressure and central venous pressure. The use of mannitol was slated to be the reason for ocular hypotony.
Physical Education Practice and Challenges, with Particular Reference to Bishaw W/Yohanis Secondary School, Bonga City, Kafa Zone, South West, Ethiopia
Authors:   Bonga University, Department of Sport science, College of Natural and Computational science, Bonga, Ethiopia, GIBO AMROT GIZAW , ABAWARI YASIN ABAFITA , DAGNAW YONAS MEBRAT
Published: January 2023

Physical education is one of the disciplines that enable people and society to take part completely in the development process by exposing them to information, ability, skills, and attitudes. The primary objective of the study was to assess and analyse the challenges involved in the physical education teaching and learning process. The descriptive survey method, stratified random sampling, and accessible and available sample techniques were all used in this study. The study was conducted in Bonga City's Bishaw Wolde Yohanis Secondary School. Two (2) school directors, three (3) PE teachers, and 130 pupils from the school completed a questionnaire while the principals of the school were questioned. During the study, researchers also employed an observation checklist. We used frequency or a table of responses from the respondents. Methods both quantitative and qualitative were used to analyse the data. The major challenges in the practise of teaching and learning physical education were identified by the research as being the following: a negative attitude, a lack of interest on the part of PE teachers and students in the PE teaching and learning process, and a lack of adequate facilities to support the learning process. The study found that in order to enhance and strengthen the delivery of PE programmes at Bishaw Wolde Yohanis secondary school, PE teachers, school directors, the Education Bureau, students, and student's parents, particularly the school neighbourhood's residents or communities, should collaborate and share information. The study recommended that school administrators be aware of the challenges faced by PE teachers and take the necessary steps to overcome them in order to boost student participation and PE teachers' interest in the PE department. Aside from that, the Ethiopian minister of education ought to review the PE curriculum, add more classes to the week, and incorporate PE in the school-leaving exam. Key words; Physical Education, practice, challenge, teaching, learning
Policy Brief: Transforming the Amazon through ‘Arcs of Restoration’
Authors: Barlow Jos , Anderson Liana , Berenguer Erika , Brancalion Pedro , Carvalho Nathalia , Ferreira Joice , Garrett Rachael , Jakovac Catarina , Nascimento Nathália , Peña-Claros Marielos , Rodrigues Ricardo , Valentim Judson F
Published: January 2023

There is an urgent need for large-scale restoration across the Amazon, which has suffered decades of deteriorating ecological conditions and is fragile in the face of climate change. Restoration at scale can be achieved through seven complementary targets: (a) Achieve zero deforestation by 2030; (b) Avoiding forest degradation; (c) Restoring forests in protected areas; (d) Restoring forests in undesignated lands; (e) Restoring areas that have been cleared above the legal allowance on private lands; (f) Restoring forest cover beyond legal compliance; and (g) Sustainable restoration of degraded farmland.
ASTAXANTHIN PREVENTS HEPATOSTEATOSIS AND HYPERLIPIDEMIA BUT NOT OBESITY IN HIGH-FAT DIET FED MICE
Authors: Nguyen-Le Duy , Ngo-My Tien , Vo-Minh Tuan , Nguyen Cao-Tri , Tran Linh Thuoc , Tran-Van Hieu
Published: January 2023

Astaxanthin (AX) is a natural compound that regulates lipid metabolism in the liver, specifically in reducing hepatosteatosis. To the increment in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Diseases (NAFLD) ratio and its burdens, prevention/treatment should address the world health problem. This study aimed to evaluate the ability of AX and its prolonged effects on the physiology of mice fed a high-fat diet. Mice fed with a high-fat diet (HFD) (n=12) were orally given AX at a dosage of 30 mg/kg body weight/day for 16 weeks, followed by eight weeks of AX termination, along with other CTL (normal chow diet) and HFD only group. At four time points of 8, 12, 16, and 24 weeks of the trial, three mice from each group were randomly dissected to collect blood, liver, and adipose tissue samples. AX given through oral gavage showed an excellent factor for maintaining total cholesterol, triglyceride, glucose, and Low-density Lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-c). Moreover, AX did have impacts on preventing dyslipidemia in mice fed with HFD. Unexpectedly, AX supplied group caused excess weight gain in mice, shown in higher average body weight than HFD fed group. However, all the AX effects wore off after 8 weeks of termination. AX was a good player for liver and plasma lipid homeostasis, but not for weight control. Taken together, AX was a potential compound for preventing hepatosteatosis and hyperlipidemia, but not for controlling weight in mice fed with a HFD.
Percepciones sobre tipos de desastres y capacidad de enfrentamiento de desastres socionaturales y sociosanitarios en residentes de la comuna de Talcahuano, Chile
Authors: Sepúlveda Saravia Rosa , Fuentes Aguilar Andrea
Published: January 2023

El siguiente artículo analiza las percepciones sobre el tipo de desastre y capacidad de enfrentamiento de desastres socionaturales y sociosanitarios en residentes de la comuna de Talcahuano, Chile. El estudio se realizó mediante una metodología cuantitativa, descriptiva y, transversal que incluyó apreciaciones de 253 participantes. Dentro de sus principales resultados, se observa que las personas se vieron afectadas principalmente en su salud mental y emocional en distintas catástrofes. Asimismo, se destacan pilares de resiliencia importantes como, el sentimiento de orgullo, la capacidad de adaptación y aprendizaje en estos eventos. Finalmente, se logran visualizar similitudes y diferencias en las dimensiones de resiliencia en desastres de tipo socioambiental y sociosanitario.
Commentary: The Czech Approach to Supply Chain Security in ICT
Authors: Netolicka Veronika
Published: January 2023

Supply chain security is one of the challenges many countries are currently addressing. As this topic is a national security prerogative, the systems for screening also vary. The Czech Republic is preparing a legislative framework to protect strategically important infrastructure from high-risk suppliers. This commentary focuses on the Czech Republic's journey in this area, particularly in the European context.
Digital Sovereignty Strategies for Every Nation
Authors: Shoker Ali
Published: January 2023

Digital Sovereignty must be on the agenda of every modern nation. Digital technology is becoming part of our life details, from the vital essentials, like food and water management, to transcendence in the Metaverse and Space. Protecting these digital assets will, therefore, be inevitable for a modern country to live, excel and lead. Digital Sovereignty is a strategic necessity to protect these digital assets from the monopoly of friendly Rational states, and the threats of unfriendly Malicious states and behaviors. In this work, we revisit the definition and scope of digital sovereignty through extending it to cover the entire value chain of using, owning, and producing digital assets. We emphasize the importance of protecting the operational resources, both raw materials and human expertise, in addition to research and innovation necessary to achieve sustainable sovereignty. We also show that digital sovereignty by autonomy is often impossible, and by mutual cooperation is not always sustainable. To this end, we propose Sovereignty by Nash Equilibrium, often studied in Game Theory, to govern the relation with rational states. Finally, we propose a digital sovereignty agenda for different country’s digital profiles, based on their status quo, priorities and capabilities. We survey the state-of-the-art of digital technology that is useful to make the current digital assets sovereign; and we propose a roadmap that aims to develop a sovereign digital nation, as close as possible to autonomy. Finally, we draw the attention to the need of more research to better understand and implement digital sovereignty from different perspectives: technological, economic, and geopolitical.
The Tragedy of Smart Cities in Egypt. How the Smart City is Used towards Political and Social Ordering and Exclusion
Authors: Waisová Šárka
Published: January 2023

Smart cities (SCs) are a new and rising phenomenon emerging across the globe. The present article focuses on the possible impact of SCs on socio-political life and structure, and the organisation of the target society. Here, SCs are critically considered the spaces where people live, work and vote. The aim of the present article is to debate SCs and the digital technologies used in SCs as a possible instrument of social and political ordering and of social exclusion. Drawing on empirical evidence from Egypt, particularly Egypt’s new capital, the article sketches out how the smart city has been used by political and military authorities to socially and politically order and engineer society and effectively exclude some groups, mainly political opponents. The life in the new smart capital has a Janus face. On the one hand, inhabitants of the city have access to excellent services, modern infrastructure, first-class education and health care, and high-tech digital technologies which other Egyptians will never have. On the other hand they are prisoners of the system, with less freedom than any other citizen of the country; living segregated, they are excluded from the natural life in the country and cannot experience an organic development of society.
SISTEMA PRESIDENCIALISTA EM CRISE? ANÁLISE DA GOVERNABILIDADE E DAS CRISES POLÍTICAS
Authors: De Carvalho Eduardo Fortes Portela
Published: January 2023

A Constituição de 1988 definiu o presidencialismo como sistema de governo e implementou um sistema multipartidário. Linz (1990) defende que essa combinação geraria crises políticas constantes, pois dificultaria a formação de maiorias legislativas e levaria a ingovernabilidade. Além disso, o texto constitucional conferiu poderes legislativos ao presidente, como a possibilidade de editar medidas provisórias. Mainwaring (1993) aponta que presidentes minoritários poderiam utilizar esse poder para contornar o Legislativo e impor sua agenda política acarretando uma instabilidade entre os poderes. E inegável que desde a promulgação da CF/88 crises políticas foram recorrentes, inclusive dois presidentes tiveram seus mandatos precocemente interrompidos pelo Legislativo. Objetiva-se no presente estudo analisar se o sistema presidencialista combinado com o sistema multipartidário e os poderes de agenda do presidente são determinantes para gerar ingovernabilidade e fomentar crises institucionais com o Poder Legislativo.
Genetic study of important economic traits in Hariana cattle
Authors: SHETKAR MAHANTESH , KUMAR VIJAY , SINGH S P , SINGH YAJUVENDRA , KUMAR MUNEENDRA , KUMAR AVNEESH
Published: January 2023

The present investigation was undertaken to access first lactation total milk yield, first lactation length, productive life, herd life and total life. Breeding information were used from the history sheet registers and herd inventory registers of Hariana cattle maintained at DUVASU farm, Mathura and Babugarh farm, Hapur. The data of productive animals with date of calving from 1966 to 2018 and date of birth from 1962 to 2013 were collected for the study. The overall averages for FLTMY, FLL, PL, HL and TL were estimated as 971.2±16.9 litres, 328.2±3.8 days, 2019.1±42.1 days, 2251.8±43.9 days and 3915.7±44.2 days, respectively. The overall least-squares mean of 961.3±24.1 litres, 331.6±5.9 days, 2285.2±64.9 days, 2489.9±69.1 days and 4219.4±70.0 days was observed respectively for the above traits. Season of calving had significant effect on first lactation length and period of calving had significant effect on first lactation total milk. Farm, period of birth and AFC age group had significant effect on PL, HL and TL of Hariana cattle. The heritability for FLTMY and FLL was moderate to high in Hariana cattle.
Evaluation of production performance of Binjharpuri cattle of Odisha
Authors: S NAYAK , N GOSWAMI R , C DAS G , G ZAMAN , B DAS , A PHOOKAN , D KHANIKAR
Published: January 2023

Binjharpuri, a dual purpose indigenous breed of Odisha is commonly reared for its various advantages, viz. optimum milk production in low input management system, excellent draft ability in hot humid climate condition and heat resistance ability. In the present study, attempt was made to evaluate production performance along with influence of non- genetic effects such as location, lactation order and season of calving on production traits of binjharpuri cattle. The overall average least square means along with standard error for lactation milk yield, average daily milk yield, peak yield, lactation length and dry period were found to be 974.490±6.788 kg, 3.557±0.023 kg, 4.633±0.021 kg, 274.444±1.249 days and 121.913±0.611 days, respectively. Location had highly significant effect on lactation milk yield, average daily milk yield, lactation length and dry period, whereas non-significant effect on peak yield. Lactation order too had highly significant effect on the traits considered under study. Season of calving had highly significant effect on lactation milk yield, average daily milk yield; significant effect on lactation length whereas non-significant effect on peak yield and dry period. Significant influence of non-genetic factors and significant variations in traits under study is suggestive that remarkable improvement in the Binjharpuri cattle populace can be targeted through better management and by nurturing effective breeding strategies.
Study of effect of various genetic and non-genetic factors on milk yield in Frieswal cattle
Authors: M CHOPADE M , JAHAGEERDAR SHRINIVAS , S DESHMUKH R , S KATKADE B , P SAWANE M
Published: January 2023

The present study was carried out on data of 3,425 Frieswal cattle (Holstein Friesian × Sahiwal cattle) maintained at Military Farm, Pimpri, Pune, Maharashtra. Total 9,094 lactation records were collected from 3,425 cows born to 239 sires. The data were analyzed using SAS software. The collected data were normalized and utilized for studying effect of genetic and non-genetic factors on milk yield. The PROC GLM procedures of SAS were used to quantify the effect of non-genetic factors on milk yield. The non-genetic factors considered for the present study were period of calving, season of calving and parity whereas, the covariate considered was age at first calving (AFC). The estimated overall least squares mean of lactation milk yield was observed as 3188.65±10.93 kg in Frieswal cattle. The effect of period of calving, and parity was highly significant on lactation milk yield while the season of calving had significantly affected the milk yield. The age of first calving as a covariate had highly significant effect on milk yield. Amongst the genetic factors, the effect of sire was considered and found to be highly significant on lactation milk yield.
Efficient land configurations and nutrient management in Bt cotton (Gossypium herbaceum)
Authors: KUMARI CH PRAGATHI , DEVI K B SUNEETHA , REKHA K BHANU , SRIDEVI S , REDDY S NARENDER
Published: January 2023

Field experiments were conducted during rainy (kharif) season, 2015 and 2016 to assess the impact of land configurations and nutrient management on Bt cotton (Gossypium herbaceum L.) at College Farm, College of Agriculture, Rajendranagar, Professor JayashankarTelangana State Agricultural University, Hyderabad, Telangana. Treatments consisted of four land configurations, viz. flat bed sowing, ridge and furrow, broad bed and furrow (BBF) and BBF laid with poly mulch as main plots and five nutrient management treatments in sub plots, viz. farmer’s practice, 100% RDF-150:60:60 NPK kg/ha, 125% RDF, 100% RDF along with 25% N through farmyard manure and 100% RDF along with 25% N through pressmud laid out in triplicated strip plot design. Results revealed that yield attributes (bolls per plant and boll weight), seed cotton yield and field water use efficiency were significantly higher with BBF with poly mulch along with application of 100% RDF + 25% RDN through organics (pressmud or FYM) comparable to BBF laid with poly mulch and application of 125% RDF through inorganics. Soil moisture extraction by crop was higher from 0–15 cm and 15–30 cm depth in poly mulch + BBF over other land configurations.
Carbon capture and sequestration for sustainable land use – A review
Authors: KAUR RAMANJIT , KAUR NAVNEET , KUMAR SUNIL , DASS ANCHAL , SINGH TEEKAM
Published: January 2023

Carbon sequestration (CS) has been increasingly viewed as one of the crucial issues/strategies to address the challenging issues of global warming led climate change effects besides imparting sustainability to productivity. In agricultural land use systems, increased CO2 emission into the atmosphere is through repeated and frequent cultivation of croplands, crop residues, biomass burning, shifting cultivation, cultivation of low biomass producing crop cultivars, land degradation, deforestation, etc. The results of current review revealed that agricultural soils have lost about 30–75% of their inherent soil organic carbon (SOC) pool which is quite alarming. The U.N. panel (IPCC) in its current report published that to contain warming at 1.5oC, there will be a need to reduce the global net CO2 emissions (manmade) by about 45% by the year 2030 from 2010 levels and further to reach ‘net zero’ by 2050. The potential of carbon sequestration with cautious management of world cropland include 0.08±0.12 Pg/yr by erosion control, 0.02±0.03 Pg/yr by preservation of harshly problematic/degraded soils, 0.02±0.04 Pg/yr by repossession of salt-affected soils, 0.15±0.175 Pg/yr by taking up of minimum/conservation tillage and crop left-over administration, 0.18±0.24 Pg/yr by execution of better cropping system and 0.30±0.40 Pg/ yr as C balance via biofuel production. The total potential of carbon sequestration by the world cropland is about 0.75±1.0 Pg/yr. Each 1 Mg/ha rise in soil organic carbon pool in the root zone under the soil would enhance yields of crops by 20–70 kg/ha in case of wheat, 10–50 kg/ha in rice, and 30–300 kg/ha in corn, augmenting production of cereals and legumes in the developing countries by 32 and 11 million Mg/yr, respectively. Therefore, CS apart from mitigating global warming potential also succors the farming community and the nation in advancing food security on sustainable basis.