bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Violation of requirements in the field of transport security (Article 263.1 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation): issues of law enforcement
Authors: Зубкова В.И. , Санташов А.Л.
Published: March 2022

В статье анализируются проблемы квалификации деяний, связанных с нарушением требований в области транспортной безопасности. Дается характеристика преступления, предусмотренного ст. 263.1 УК РФ. Рассматриваются вопросы межотраслевой дифференциации ответственности в указанной сфере. Приводится анализ правоприменительной практики по проверке сообщений о нарушениях требований в области транспортной безопасности

The article analyzes the problems of qualification of acts related to violation of requirements in the field of transport security. There is given characterization of the crime under Art. 263.1 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation. The issues of intersectoral differentiation of responsibility in this area are considered. The analysis of law enforcement practice for checking reports of violations of requirements in the field of transport security is given
Implementation problems of forced labor
Authors: Комбаров Р.В.
Published: March 2022

Статья посвящена рассмотрению некоторых существующих на сегодняшний день проблем в сфере реализации уголовного наказания в виде принудительных работ. Анализируется практика применения данного наказания, выявляются сложности правового регулирования его реализации, предлагаются соответствующие пути их преодоления. В частности, рассматриваются вопросы назначения судами принудительных работ и направления осужденных к месту отбывания наказания, очерчивается круг лиц, в отношении которых не целесообразно назначение наказания в виде принудительных работ, проводится анализ схожих по своему содержанию порядка и условий отбывания наказания в виде принудительных работ и лишения свободы с отбыванием наказания в колониях-поселениях. Особое внимание уделено проблемам трудоустройства осужденных к принудительным работам как во время отбывания наказания, так и после освобождения, а также вопросам их медицинского обслуживания

The article is devoted to the consideration of some of the current problems in the implementation of criminal punishment in the form of forced labor. The practice of applying this punishment is analyzed, the difficulties of legal regulation of its implementation are revealed and appropriate ways to overcome them are proposed. In particular the issues of the appointment of forced labor by the courts and the direction of convicts to the place of serving the sentence are considered, the circle of persons in relation to whom it is not advisable to impose a sentence in the form of forced labor is considered, the analysis is carried out of the similar in content order and conditions for serving a sentence in the form of forced labor and deprivation freedom with serving punishment in colonies-settlements. Particular attention is paid to the problems of employment of those convicted to forced labor both during serving their sentences and after their release as well as to the issues of their medical care.
Criminal liability for disclosing information about security measures applied to participants in criminal proceedings
Authors: Сидорова Е.З. , Устюжанина А.А.
Published: March 2022

В статье анализируются особенности состава преступления, предусмотренного ст.  311 УК РФ. Дается уголовно-правовая характеристика состава преступления, выявляются пробелы законодательства, регулирующего порядок защиты участников уголовного судопроизводства, возможности усовершенствования норм, предусматривающих уголовную ответственность за разглашение сведений о мерах безопасности названных лиц. В частности, обозначена недостаточность перечня лиц, которые могут стать субъектом рассматриваемого преступления. Отмечается, что преступление, предусмотренное ст. 311 УК РФ, является высоколатентным, поскольку участники судебного процесса подвержены влиянию со стороны субъектов преступления и зачастую не обращаются в правоохранительные органы. Делается вывод, что необходимо совершенствовать механизм защиты участников уголовного процесса, поскольку от их безопасности нередко зависят справедливость и обоснованность судебных решений.

The article analyzes the features of the corpus delicti under Art. 311 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation. The article provides a criminal-legal characteristic of the corpus delicti, identifies the problems of legislative norms regulating the procedure for protecting participants in criminal proceedings, the possibility of improving the norms providing for criminal liability for disclosing information about the security measures of the named persons. In particular the lack of the list of persons who may become the subject of the crime in question is indicated. It is noted that the crime under Art. 311 of the Criminal Code of the Сетевой научно-практический журнал частного и публичного права 87 Russian Federation is highly latent, since the participants in the trial are influenced by the subjects of the crime and often do not apply to law enforcement agencies. It is concluded that it is necessary to improve the mechanism of protection of participants in criminal proceedings, since fairness and validity of court decisions often depend on their safety.
A Critical Review on Tamaka Shwasa (Bronchial Asthma)
Authors: Kaswan Sushil Kumar , Gupta Nisha , Chaudhary Kiran
Published: March 2022

Tamaka Shwasa is a broad term, which includes many diseases where dyspnoea is a characteristic symptom. There are five classes of shwasa: Kshudra, Tamak, Chhinna, Maha and Urdhava shwasa. Tamak shwasa is Kaphaand Vatadominant. Tamak shwasa is main disease of pranvaha strotas. It is of two types- Santamak and Pratamaka shwasa. Acharya Charaka described that Tamaka Shwasa is Yappya type of disease. The etiological factors of Tamaka Shwasa are mentioned with variable multiplicity of diet, lifestyle and consequences of diseases. Every ayurveda physician should have the great knowledge of Tamaka Shwasa to decide different aspect of treatment.
Critical Review of Mustain the Management of Atisara
Authors: Bagade Subhas
Published: March 2022

Atisara (Diarrhoea) is a most common disorder of Gastrointestinal tract and is very much commonly seen in general practice. Atisara is characterized by loose watery stools and most of the time will be controlled by simple fasting (Langhana). In classics we get many more formulations for management of Atisara. Musta, Cyperus rotundus Linn belonging to Cyperaceae family is one such wonderful drug which is explained as effective in almost all types viz, Ama, Pakwa, Alpadoshaja, Madhya doshaja, Samapittaja, Pittaja, KaphajaAtisara. Here an attempt is made to review Brihatrayi to analyse mode of action, method of administration of Musta in Atisara.
Effect of Bhramari Pranayamaand Om Chanting on Psychosomatic Health-A Conceptual Study
Authors: Patel Namita , Sharma Kamlesh Kumar
Published: March 2022

People's lifestyles have become highly mechanical in today's world. Everyone is in a rat race to meet their objectives, which causes stress. This stress has a negative impact on a person's physical and mental health. Mental health refers to the healthy development of emotional attitudes and personalities that coexist with the rest of society or community. Alterations in thinking, emotion, or behaviour are associated with reduced functioning in mental disorders. Healthy nutrition, daily regimen, seasonal regimen, and exercise, among other things, are important preventative measures for physical health, whereas Sadvrittapalan, application of Acharrasayana, yoga, and meditation practises are important for mental and physical health prevention. Yoga consists of eight stages, one of which, Pranayam, is crucial for achieving control over the Indriyas, or sense organs. Bhramari Pranayam is an important sort of Ashtakumbhaka that is also quite simple to do. The vibrations produced by Bhramari Pranayam's humming sound directly touch the hypothalamus of the brain, generating a resonance in the mind that reduces tension and brings tranquilly and happiness to the entire body. Yoga is both a science and a way of life that originated in India. Om is the word or emblem of God, and Pranayama is an aspect of yoga that enhances mental wellness. It is the syllable of the past, present, and future, and is made up of three letters: A, U, and M. Om is the source of all thoughts, and chanting or meditating about it will bring you into a calm state of mind. The present conceptual study to assess the effectiveness of Bhramari Pranayama and Om chanting on physical and mental health.
Survey Study on Role of Ksheera and Ksheerotpanna Padartha for Longevity
Authors: Meena Anita , Pathan Ikbal Mohd. , Gurjar Hemwati , Dixit Mahesh
Published: March 2022

Ayurveda, the science of life emphasizes on Dincharya, Ritucharya, Ahar that brings in cumulation ‘swasthya’(Health)to the individual. Ksheer (Milk)is one of the Pranija Aahariya drava dravya enriched with Gunas essential for the efficient smooth functioning of the body. This article is a survey study conducted under Nirogi Rajasthan programe on 1500 people aged above 60 years irrespective of their gender. The data contained in this research was obtained from a study, that consisted of set of questionnaires which reflects on subjective health parameters stated in Ayurveda, achieved after consumption of dairy products. The effect of regular intake of ksheera and ksheerotpanna padarth in context with longevity is explained here. The overall percentage of dugdha Sevana was 84.20%. Same as 1101 person take proper dadhi sevana and overall percentage 73.40% and ghrita sevana 1336 -89.07%. This shows that the people taking Rasayana have better life expectancy (longevity)
Role of surgery in multifocal glioblastoma
Authors: Syeda Kubra Kishwar Jafri  , Syed Sarmad Bukhari  , Muhammad Shahzad Shamim
Published: March 2022

The management of multifocal glioblastomas is a point of constant discussion amongst neuro-oncologists. Best outcomes in glioblastoma management come from gross total resection (GTR) followed by concomitant radiation and chemotherapy (CCRT). Multifocal disease is resistant to GTR. Conventional management of these lesion is usually biopsy only followed by CCRT. Recent evidence has shown that there may be some benefit to attempting GTR of the largest lesion whenever safe to do so.

Keywords: Glioblastoma multiforme; multifocal; radiotherapy; chemotherapy

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The role of Augmentative and Alternative Communication in Speech and Language Therapy: A mini review
Authors: Ayesha Kamal Butt  , Rabia Zubair  , Farooq Azam Rathore
Published: March 2022

Augmentative and Alternative Communication is an aided or unaided means of communication which supports existing communication abilities of an individual or replaces natural speech due to any speech and language disorder. The deficit could be developmental or acquired such as autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, learning difficulties, dysarthria, dyspraxia or due to any acquired neurological condition such as aphasia and other degenerative disorders. Furthermore, it may be due to surgical procedures such as laryngectomy. Alternate means of communication have also been successfully used with COVID-19 patients. These tools may include pictures, symbols, signs or voice output devices. Parents of children with special needs and medical professionals have been reluctant in implementing the approach due to certain misconceptions. The aim of this review is to summarize the current evidence for the use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication with a range of disorders in relation to in relation to Pakistan.

Keywords: Assistive technology, Aided communication, Complex communication needs, Early intervention, Speech generating devices, Speech and language intervention

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The opinion of the medical community on the legal issues of surrogate maternity
Authors: Borovkova Violetta V. , Zubko Aleksandr V. , Sabgayda Tamara P. , Khomanov Konstantin E. , Krasnov Gleb S.
Published: March 2022

Introduction. Surrogacy is a method of infertility treatment involving the conclusion of an agreement between potential parents, a surrogate mother and a medical institution. Until now, lawyers have not been able to develop a unified approach to forming the regulatory framework for surrogacy. Whether healthcare providers have developed a standard view of this problem is not clear. The purpose is to summarise the medical community representatives’ views on the surrogacy program’s managing issues and their participants’ rights and obligations. Material and methods. The Internet survey was conducted among medical workers of various specialisations from different regions of Russia and among future specialists (students of medical universities and interns). 7504 questionnaire was analysed. The questions concerned the indications for surrogate motherhood, the sources of its funding, the citizenship of the participants in surrogacy and their contractual obligations, the rights of the surrogate mother and the ordering parents. Results. medical specialists assign a pivotal role to the surrogacy program’s legal aspects, despite being implemented using high-tech medical technologies. They give priority rights to a newborn child to the ordering parents. During pregnancy and childbirth, decisions regarding lifestyle, hospitalisation, and delivery methods should be made only in conjunction with specialists from the medical institution that signed the contract. As the level of professional responsibility of medical specialists grows, the share of answers about the inadmissibility of state funding of surrogacy, the implementation of surrogacy programs for foreign citizens and single men and women as genetic donors increases, and the share of answers about the admissibility of altruistic surrogacy decrease. Conclusion. Having decided on the legal issues of managing medical care in surrogacy programs, representatives of the medical community do not consider this type of high-tech medical care a common way to solve the problem of infertility, considering it as an exclusive method of medical care for married couples with infertility of women.
UTILIZATION OF PRECONCEPTION CARE SERVICES AMONG COUPLES IN BUNGOMA COUNTY, KENYA
Authors: Iseme Rosebella , Mukhalisi Audrey , Musila Bonface
Published: March 2022

Purpose: The broad objective of the study was to assess the utilization of preconception care services among couples (18-49 years) in Kanduyi Sub-County, Bungoma County, Kenya.

Methodology: The study used a descriptive cross-sectional study design. Both qualitative and quantitative methodologies were employed. A pre-test study was carried out in one randomly selected ward in Webuye East sub-county. Four wards in Kanduyi Sub-County were purposively selected for the study, using the Lottery random sampling method. The study participants were sampled proportionately from each ward. Data collection instruments, used by the researcher were a semi-structured, interviewer-administered questionnaire and focused group discussions. The Statistical Package for Social Sciences, version 22 was used for the descriptive analysis of the quantitative data. The quantitative results were presented using bar graphs, tables, and pie charts.

Results: The findings from this study have; first helped to depict a low-level of knowledge on preconception care services among couples, whereby only 41% (159) of the couples had adequate knowledge on preconception care while the rest 59% (230) had inadequate knowledge. Secondly, the utilization of preconception care services among the couples in Kanduyi sub-county in Bungoma County is very low, especially on some services. For instance, the majority 65% (251) of the couples were not screened for any medical condition and a significant proportion 61% (238) were not in any family planning program prior to conception. The socio-demographic factors that were noted to influence the utilization of preconception care services among couples include; level of education (p=0.029), age (p=0.042), occupation (p=0.030), place of residence (p=0.002) and gravidity (p=0.001).  In contrast, the sociocultural factors were partners' support (65%), traditional beliefs (81%), and church attendance (85%).

Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The Study recommends that the ministry of health and Bungoma County government should scale up education and empowerment initiatives and programs targeting the men, with the overall aim of enhancing the utilization of preconception care services by the couples. The ministry of health should integrate the various preconception health care services in all the existing reproductive health care facilities to facilitate ease of access to health care services. The ministry of health, faith-based organizations, as well as the non-governmental organizations, should develop initiatives to empower and train the couples, especially the men, on the value of preconception care services despite the prevailing traditional and cultural beliefs
MATHEMATICALLY MODELING THE SPREAD OF HIV/AIDS INFECTION AFTER THE INTRODUCTION OF ANTIRETROVIRAL THERAPY IN GHANA.
Authors: Ayamah Richard , Awuitor Godwin , Puotier Zutaah
Published: March 2022

One of the deadliest and highly infectious diseases is Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV-AIDS). One person was first diagnosed with HIV-AIDS in the Eastern region part of Ghana in 1986, followed by 41 more in the same year. The spread of the disease was so unbearable in the subsequent years (1987-2003), even after several intervention measures taken by Government and other stakeholders. Hence, in 2003, the antiretroviral therapy (ART) program was introduced by the Ghana AIDS Commission (GAC) through the Ghana Health Service (GHS) to sabotage the virus such that it cannot be transmitted from one person to another, not even from the pregnant mother to the unborn child. It is in this direction that this research was conducted to use differential equations to derive a model for the prediction of the HIV/AIDS infection rate, after the introduction of the ART program in Ghana. The data on the number of HIV infected people per each year (I) for the years 2003-2018 were collated from the reports given by Ghana AIDS Commission (GAC), WHO and UNAIDS published on their associate websites. Differential equations, with the employment of numerical analysis of data, were used to derive a model for the prediction of the yearly number of HIV/AIDS infected people. Graphical analysis on the residuals of the predicted number of HIV/AIDS infected people (residual analysis) were carried out to check whether the derived model was adequate or not. Finally, a model was derived using ordinary differential equations and the yearly numbers of HIV infected people estimated using the model were in descending, order as portrayed in the original data set. The residual analysis on the model adequacy checking proved that the model is adequate for the prediction of the number of HIV infected people in Ghana. In effect, the ART program really played a major role in the reduction of the HIV infection rate. The uniqueness of this research is portrayed in the fact that it is the first time differential equation is being employed in Ghanaian academia to derive a model for the future prediction of the HIV infection rate.  

Keywords: Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, antiretroviral therapy, HIV-Infected People, Susceptible People.
Comparison Between Scheffe’s Second Degree (5,2) And Third Degree (5,3) Polynomial Models In The Optimization Of Compressive Strength Of Glass Fibre Reinforced Concrete (GFRC)
Authors: Nwachukwu K C , Njoku K O , Okorie P O , Akosubo I S , Uzoukwu C S , Ihemegbulem E O , Igbojiaku A U
Published: March 2022

Purpose: This research work aimed at formulating an optimization model based on  Scheffe’s Third Degree Polynomial (5,3)  that can be used to optimize the compressive strength of Glass Fibre Reinforced Concrete (GFRC), which is then compared to Scheffe’s Second  Degree Polynomial (5,2) formulation developed by Nwachukwu and others (2017) .

Methodology: Using Scheffe’s Simplex method, the compressive strength of GFRC was determined for different ratios.  Control experiments were also carried out and the compressive strength determined. After the tests have been conducted, the adequacy of the model was tested using fisher’s f-test and the result of the test shows a good correlation between the model and control results. 

Findings: Optimum compressive strength for the Scheffe’s (5,3) model was  obtained as 21.82 N/mm2. This is slightly higher than the optimum compressive strength for Scheffe’s (5,2) model which was obtained as 20.71 N/mm2 by Nwachukwu and others (2017). Since structural concrete elements are generally made with concrete having a compressive strength of 20 to 35 MPa (or 20 to35 N/mm2 ), it then means that optimized GFRC based on both Scheffe’s models  can produce the required compressive strength  needed in major construction projects such as bridges and  light-weight structures.

Recommendations: Major stakeholders in the construction industry are therefore advised to use optimized GFRC as it is far cheaper and still possess the required strength needed for construction works.
Maktabgacha yoshdagi bolalar jismoniy tayyorgarligini rivojlantirish va sogʻlom turmush
Authors: Kenjayeva X.
Published: March 2022

Bizga ma’lumki, bolalar koʻp vaqtini bolalar bogʻchasida oʻtkazadi. Maktabgacha ta'lim tashkilolatlarining asosiy maqsadi nafaqat bolalarni ota-onasi yoʻqligida qarash, balki bolalarni mustaqil hayotga tayyorlash, ularga asosiy bilim, koʻnikma va malakalarni oʻrgatishdir.Shu nuqtayi nazardan, tarbiyalanuvchilarining sogʻligʻiga boʻlgan munosabatda, tarbiyalanuvchilarining  sogʻlig’ini saqlashda innovatsion texnologiyalarni toʻgʻri qoʻllash muhim rol oʻynaydi.
Акцизости товарларни солиққа тортиш амалиётини бошқариш самарали тадбирларига креатив ёндашув хусусида
Authors: Эрназаров Нуриддин
Published: March 2022

Мақолада Ўзбекистон Республикасида иқтисодиёт эркинлашуви ва модернизациясининг ҳозирги босқичида акцизости товарларни солиққа тортиш амалиётини бошқариш зарурлиги, моҳияти ва омиллари, мақсади, вазифалари ва муаммолари тадқиқ этилган. Мамлакат ижтимоий-иқтисодий ривожланиш истиқболларида акцизости товарларни солиққа тортиш амалиётини бошқариш самарали тадбирларига креатив ёндашувнинг устунликлари ҳамда ўзига хос хусусиятлари илмий асослаб берилган. Ўзбекистон Республикаси солиқ тизимида  акцизости товарларни солиққа тортиш амалиётини такомиллаштириш имкониятлари тадқиқ этилган ҳамда тавсиялар ишлаб чиқилган.
Analysis of Whistleblower beliefs in Latin America
Authors:   Federal University of Santa Catarina (Brazil) and Murcia University (Spain) Murcia, Spain, Sallaberry Jonatas Dutra , Flach Leonardo ,   Federal University of Santa Catarina (Brazil)
Published: March 2022

The research aims to identify the whistleblower beliefs regarding the reporting of presumed financial crimes, in the Hispanic-American and Brazilian contexts. The interviews surveyed 50 business professionals from 14 Hispanic American countries using the Ajzen protocol (2006) to study the determinants of whistleblower beliefs. The content analysis of the responses allowed to identify the regional beliefs of the favourable and unfavourable results of a potential complaint, the relevant referents that can be matched, and the perceived controls that allow and facilitate, or hinder the performance of whistleblower behaviour. The evidence collected contributes to the literature, organisations and criminal investigators, noting local beliefs that can be used to influence, measure and predict local whistleblower behaviour.
The Effect of Word of Mouth on Buying Interests through Trust In Cukli Creative Industries on Lombok Island
Authors: Hamidi Raden , Alvian Uji , Sakti Dwi Putra Buana , Furkan Lalu M.
Published: March 2022

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) is one of the supporting economic growths of a region. Small and medium-sized businesses can be developed by increasing the buying interest of the people around. This research was conducted to find out the effect of Word of Mouth on buying interests and to find out the influence of Word of Mouth on trust, to find out the influence of trust on buying interests and to find out the influence of Word of Mouth on buying interests through trusts. This research was conducted in locations namely West Lombok Regency and Mataram City.  The population in the study is people who have bought Cukli in two regencies in West Nusa Tenggara Province, namely West Lombok Regency located in Gunung Sari District, namely Sesela Village and in Mataram City, which is located in Cakra District, Sayang-Sayang Art Market, Rungkang Jankok Village and Lendang Re Village. Analysis of the data used is PLS with the results of the study showing that Word of Mouth has a positive effect on buying interest. Word of Mouth has a positive effect on trust. Trusts have a positive effect on buying interest and Word of Mouth has a positive effect on buying interest through trusts
The Changing Pattern of Intimate Relationship and the Influence of Technology on Youth in Socio-Cultural Attachment of Bangladesh
Authors: Haque Mehjabin , Muniruzzaman Md , Haque Israt Eshita
Published: March 2022

Intimacy or intimate relationship means the experience of a strong feeling of closeness, the emotional bonding between males and females. An intimate relationship has a sexual desire which is biologically driven. In the present era, the intimate relationship of young people has transformed due to the influence of technology in Bangladesh. Technological evaluation and social media are bringing one of the most important revolutions in the history of mankind. But the excessive use of technology may create a haphazard situation with young people despite having some positive aspects. The present study aims to explore the influence of technology on youth with the gradual transformation of intimate relationships from pre-modern to post-modern societies. The study was qualitative in nature in which multiple case studies were employed. The study found that the influence of technology is gradually being increased in the pattern of intimate relationships among the youths. Technology has a great influence on the system of intimate relationships such as marriage, divorce, premarital and extramarital relationships. The easy access to the internet and the excessive use of social media affects the pattern of intimacy among the youths in the post-modern era. The study also found that young people are now involved in premarital and extramarital relationships by using internet-based technology which is one of the responsible factors for increasing domestic violence and divorce rate.
Assessment of private sector funding for professional football clubs playing in premier league in Northern Nigeria
Authors: Gambari Mohamed Baba
Published: March 2022

This study assessed private sector funding for professional football clubs playing in premier league in Northern Nigeria. To achieve this, questionnaire on private sector funding for professional football clubs was developed, validated and utilized for this study. Kitting of players, building of stadium, travelling, insurance and television rights constituted items in the questionnaire. A major hypothesis sought to find out if there were significant differences in private sector funding among the professional football clubs in Northern Nigeria as viewed by respondents. The questionnaire was administered on 90 respondents from the 6 clubs randomly picked from the 3 geo-political zones in Northern Nigeria (2 clubs from each zone). This gave us 30 respondents from each of the geo-political zones. Mean and Analysis of Variance were applied to describe and test the hypothesis. The result showed that private sector does not give meaningful funding to professional football clubs in Northern Nigeria. It was also found that there was significant difference in private sector funding for professional football clubs in Northern Nigeria playing in the Premier League. It is therefore recommended that professional football clubs in Northern Nigeria should seek for private sector funding for the activities of their clubs
Comparision of HIV/AIDS knowledge and attitude of nursing and college of education students in Kumasi
Authors: Owusu Eric
Published: March 2022

The purpose of the study was to compare HIV/AIDS knowledge and attitudes of nurses and teachers in training. A questionnaire was administered to a cross section of 200 nurses and teachers in training at Kumasi. Respondents were asked to provide information on HIV/AIDS knowledge and attitudes. The data obtained were presented and analysed using the Statistical Product and Service Solutions (SPSS) version 16.0. Study results indicated that the majority of the respondents had a high level of HIV/AIDS knowledge, acceptance and positive attitude towards HIV/AIDS issues and patients. Nurses in training had higher HIV/AIDS mean knowledge score ((x=14.55) than teachers in training (x= 14.23). However, independent samples t-test analysis showed insignificant difference between knowledge scores of nurses and teachers in training (t (198=.95, significance level=0.05, sig. (2-tailed)=.33). Also, the nurses in training had higher HIV/AIDS mean attitude score (x= 14.54) than teachers in training (x=14.34). However, independent sample t-test showed insignificant difference between attitude scores of nurses and teachers in training (t (198) =.60, significance level = 0.05, sig (2-tailed) =.54). There was no statistically significant bivariate correlation between knowledge and attitude scores of respondents (r(198)=0.01, significance level=0.05,sig.(2-tailed)=.89). The study recommends that future HIV/AIDS prevention strategies and campaigns in schools and colleges should focus not only on HIV/AIDS knowledge but also on developing and maintaining safe sexual behavior and positive attitudes towards HIV/AIDS issues and patients.
Knowledge of transmission patterns of HIV/AIDS among students of tertiary institutions in Kwara State, Nigeria
Authors: Olaitan O. 'Lanre , Oyerinde O. O.
Published: March 2022

This study investigated knowledge of transmission patterns of HIV/AIDS among students of tertiary institutions in Kwara State, Nigeria. A proportionate sampling technique was used to select 700 students from five tertiary institutions in Kwara State. The hypotheses formulated were tested using Chi-square and analysis of variance (ANOVA) at oc = 0.05 level of significance. In the findings, calculated X2 value of 124.69 revealed that the students have adequate knowledge about HIV/AIDS transmission through sexual contacts, also calculated x2 value of 67.83 revealed that students have adequate knowledge that HIV/AIDS can transmit through mother to child and the ANOVA result of 3.52 showed that students of various tertiary institutions in Kwara State have varied knowledge about HIV/AIDS transmission in health care setting. Fisher least significance difference was used as multiple range comparison test to identity where the significant difference between and within the group of students. Based on the findings, it was recommended that AIDS education to include STDs, sexuality and reproductive health education should be made compulsory and be incorporated into the syllabi and curricula from primary, secondary and tertiary institutions in Nigeria among others.
Economic factors predicting recreational sports participation among academic staff of tertiary institution in Kwara and Kogi States, Nigeria
Authors: Olarewaju Ibraheem Tajudeen , Omotayo Omolawon Kayode
Published: March 2022

Participation in recreational sports plays an important role in physical, mental, emotion and social status of an individual. The study investigated the economic variables predicting recreational sports among academic staff of tertiary institution in Kwara and Kogi States, Nigeria. The descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. A simple random sampling technique employing the fish bowl method was used to select 12 government-owned tertiary institutions used for the study. One thousand six hundred and twenty five (1,625) were selected through stratified sampling technique. A modified standardised Recreation Sports Questionnaire on 4 point Likert type scale with reliability value of r=0.83 was used. A letter of introduction was collected from the department of Human Kinetics Education, University of Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria. The hypotheses was tested at 0.05 alpha level while data were analysed using multiple regression analysis. Results of findings showed that all the independent variables of provision of equipments, availability of facilities and economic status were significant and predicted academic staff participation in recreational activities. Recommendations made include, quality and standard recreational equipment and facilities should be made available to the participants at subsidize cost and recreation should be accessible to staff at no cost.
A Conceptual Study on Image Enhancement Techniques for Fingerprint Images
Authors: K. Krishna Prasad , Aithal P. S.
Published: March 2022

Biometrics is an emerging field of research in recent years and has been devoted to the identification of individuals using one or more intrinsic physical or behavioral traits. Fingerprints are the prominent and widely acceptable biometric features compared to face, speech, iris, and other types of biometrics. Fingerprint characteristic or features are unique for everyone and which cannot change throughout the lifetime. Fingerprint biometrics is having applications in diverse fields like attendance system, criminology, mobile applications and logical access control system. This is the purpose behind the popularity of fingerprints as the biometric identifier. The biometric image captured through mobile supportive devices like the mobile camera or USB Fingerprint contains low-quality images. In fingerprint recognition system the quality of the image plays a very important role while matching two fingerprints. Most of the fingerprint recognition systems result in poor matching due to impurity or noisy images. So there is high necessity and scope for image preprocessing and enhancement techniques in order to improve the quality of fingerprint image and to obtain high accuracy in the matching process. In this paper, we discuss some approaches and methods for reducing noise or impurities and to improve the quality of the image before matching them. These techniques help the fingerprint recognition system to become robust and to obtain high quality in the matching process.
Graphite Exfoliation using MnO2 Paste via Sonication in Irradiated Water for Volumetric-Shrinkage Resistant Sponge
Authors: Dwandaru Wipsar Sunu Brams , Fauzi Fika , Suparno Suparno , Supardi Supardi , Rahmah Athi’ Nur Auliati , Pratama Buky Wahyu , Wisnuwijaya Rhyko Irawan , Sari Emi Kurnia
Published: March 2022

Graphite exfoliation has been the main mechanism to produce graphene material and its derivatives, such as graphene oxide (GO) and reduced GO (rGO). This study was aimed to exfoliate graphite using MnO2 paste in Zinc-Carbon (ZnC) battery wastes via audio sonication in X-ray irradiated water. The exfoliated graphite (EG) sample was then characterized using UV-Vis spectrophotometry, FTIR spectroscopy, XRD, and SEM. The EG sample was utilized as an additive for producing sponge with heat-induced volumetric-shrinkage resistance property. The irradiated water was obtained by exposing X-ray radiation upon distilled water. The graphite and K2MnO4 were mixed in the irradiated water followed by audio sonication accompanied by stirring and heating. The K2MnO4 was obtained from the MnO2 paste added with KOH. The UV-Vis results showed a shouldering peak at 271 nm indicating that the graphite was succesfully exfoliated. The FTIR test showed the presence of hydroxyl, C-O, CO2, N-O, and C=C functional groups. The XRD showed a peak at 12° for the EG sample similar to the XRD peak of GO. The SEM images showed layers of graphene flakes. The threshold temperature values of the sponge, sponge with EG (sponge+EG), and sponge with graphite (sponge+graphite) were 399.20, 271.03, and 414.82 °C, respectively. The sponge+EG underwent less volume shrinkage compared to ordinary sponge and sponge+graphite, which confirms its volume shrinkage resistant upon heating.

HIGHLIGHTS

We have exfoliated graphite using MnO2 paste obtained from ZnC battery wastes via audio sonication in X-ray irradiated water

The UV-Vis characterization of the exfoliated graphite shows a shouldering peak at 271 nm. The FTIR test shows the presence of hydroxyl, C-O, CO2, N-O, and C=C functional groups. The XRD diffractogram shows a peak at 12° of an amorphous material. Finally, the SEM image shows layers of graphene flakes

The exfoliated graphite is used as an additive to produce a volume-shrinkage resistant sponge, which underwent less volume shrinkage compared to ordinary sponge and sponge with graphite

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Evaluation of Toxicity and Anti-Oxidation Activity of the Extracts from Halymenia durvillei
Authors: Chaiwichien Athit , Samrit Tepparit , Osotprasit Supawadee , Kueakhai Pornanan , Sobhon Prasert , Meemon Krai , Niamnont Nakorn , Manohong Preeyanuch , Pranweerapaiboon Kanta , Tamtin Montakan , Changklungmoa Narin
Published: March 2022

Halymenia durvillei (HD), a marine red alga, is believed to have potentials for pharmacological, nutritional and cosmetic applications. However, such potentials are acceptable only when their extracts are devoid of any adverse effects on human health. No previous research has been conducted the toxicity and anti-oxidation capacity of HD. Thus, the aim of this work was to investigate toxicity and anti-oxidation activities of HD extracts. In this study, the toxicity and anti-oxidation capacity of 5 fractions of HD solvent extracts, i.e., ethanol (HDET), hexane (HDHE), ethyl acetate (HDEA), butanol (HDBU), and aqueous (HDAQ) were evaluated. The cytotoxicity was evaluated by MTT and LDH assays on 4 cell types, i.e., fibroblast, macrophage, hepatocyte and keratinocyte. The genotoxicity was evaluated by comet assay and micronucleus test using TK6 lymphoblastoid cell line. The anti-oxidation capacity was investigated by DPPH and ABTS assays. The toxicity studies showed that HDET, HDBU, HDAQ had very low to no toxicity as indicated by cytotoxicity and genotoxicity tests while HDEA, HDHE have some toxicity at high concentrations. HDAQ showed low antioxidant activity while HDET, HDEA, HDHE and HDBU possess relatively high antioxidant activity. Overall, our results indicated that HDET and HDAQ could be consumed as they are not toxic and HDHE, HDEA, and HDBU could be safely consumed at doses lower than 100 μg/mL. Further investigation using in vivo assays are needed to ensure the safety of HD extracts for animal and human consumptions.

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Effect of HD extracts on the cytotoxicity and genotoxicity were assessed

HDET and HDAQ showed no toxic effects

HDET, HDEA, HDHE, and HDBU exhibited antioxidant properties

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Alimentos del futuro: la ciencia ficción culinaria a través del arte
Authors: Ramón Fernández Francisca , Lull Noguera Cristina , Soriano Soto Desamparados
Published: March 2022

Se presenta la propuesta relativa al estudio de distintas obras de arte en las que se plasma la denominada “comida futurista”. Tras la publicación en 1930 del Manifiesto de la Cocina Futurista, en la que se inicia una revolución gastronómica con la aparición de platos como el “Pollo Fiat”, el “Carneplástico”, o experiencias sensoriales como el “Aeroabanquete”, son numerosas las ocasiones en las que la vanguardia en la gastronomía se ha plasmado en una obra artística, principalmente en la pintura. Partiendo de esta consideración analizaremos desde distintos puntos de vista obras tan conocidas como las latas de sopa Campbell, de Andy Warhol; Nedick's, 1970, de Richard Estes, Hamburguesa de piso, de Claes Oldenburg; Pasteles, de Wayne Thibaud; Sándwich de jamón y huevo, Tjalf Sparnaay, o Figura con carne, de Francis Bacon. Del análisis indicado se han obtenido unas conclusiones válidas respecto a la utilización de los alimentos en la obra pictórica, y su connotación social y perspectiva sensitiva, además de su influencia en la época en la que se sitúa la misma.
DETERMINASI KEPUTUSAN REVALUTASI ASET TETAP (Studi Kasus Pada BUMN Listed di Bursa Efek Indonesia)
Authors: Marlina Leli
Published: March 2022

Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif yang mempunyai tujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh fixed assets intensity, leverage, liquidity, cash flow from operation, dan firm size terhadap keputusan revaluasi aset tetap. Populasi yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah perusahaan BUMN yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI) tahun 2013-2017. Jumlah sampel yang didapatkan dengan menggunakan beberapa kriteria adalah sebesar 100 data. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode Analisis Regresi Logistik dengan bantuan program olah data E-Views (Statistical Product and Service Solution) versi 10. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa variabel fixed asset intensity tidak berpengaruh terhadap keputusan revaluasi aset tetap, variabel liquidity dan variabel cash flow from operation berpengaruh negatif signifikan terhadap keputusan revaluasi aset tetap. Sedangkan, variabel leverage dan firm size berpengaruh positif signifikan terhadap keputusan revaluasi aset tetap
DAMPAK PANDEMI COVID-19 TERHADAP LAJU EKONOMI INDONESIA 2020 DAN ALTERNATIF SOLUSINYA
Authors: Dian Eka Aprilia Ningsih
Published: March 2022

Abstrak

Latar belakang penelitian ini adalah adanya Pandemi Covid-19 yang menyebabkan runtuhnya seluruh sektor terlebih sektor perekonomian dan sektor kesehatan serta adanya kebutuhan ekonomi yang harus dipenuhi. Tujuan penulis adalah untuk menggali informasi dampak Pandemi Covid-19 serta alternatif solusinya dengan memanfaatkan media online di dalam pelaksanaannya.  Metode penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dan jenis penelitian deskriptif. Hasil penelitian menyatakan bahwa untuk pencegahan resesi disarankan tetap produktif melalui digital marketing dan memakai produk dalam negeri agar investasi negara bertambah, pengangguran berkurang, dan tingkat resiko jumlah penambahan kasus Covid-19 juga berkurang.

Kata Kunci: Pandemi Covid-19; perekonomian; resesi; investasi.

 

Abstract

The background of this research of Covid-19 Pandemic which caused the collapse of all sectors, especially the economic sector and the health sector as well as the economic needs that must be met. The author’s goal is to explore information on the impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic and alternative solution by utilizing online media in its implementation. This research method uses a quantitative approach and descriptive research type. The results of the study stated that for recession prevention, it is advisable to remain productive through digital marketing and use domestic products so that state investment increases, unemployment decreases, and the level of risk for the number of additional Covid-19 cases is also reduced.

Keywords: Covid-19; economy; recession; investation.
ANALISIS SHARIAH COMPLIANCE PENGAJUAN KOMPLAIN DI BUKALAPAK
Authors: Muhammad Erfan  , Dakhoir Ahmad , Mazrur Mazrur , Rahmah ST.
Published: March 2022

Problems still arise in the online buying and selling process even though there are strict rules made by Bukalapak as a service provider. Violation of the rules by unscrupulous users will harm the buyer. To minimize violations, buyers are provided with facilities so that they can make complaints about the products received. Complaints and other processes that follow it seem like khiyar in Islamic law that needs to be analyzed based on shariah compliance. This research is a library research, with descriptive data presentation, data collection using documentation techniques and data analysis using Miles and Huberman models. The results of this study show an analysis of shariah compliance with the complaint process, the choice of reasons for the complaint and the choice of complaint solutions provided by Bukalapak. The results of the analysis show compliance with sharia principles based on the fatwa of the Dewan Syariah Nasional Majelis Ulama Indonesia (DSN-MUI) and the Kompilasi Hukum Ekonomi Syariah (KHES).
MENINGKATNYA TRANSAKSI PEMBAYARAN UANG ELEKTRONIK BERBASIS SERVER DIMASA PANDEMI COVID-19 BERDASARKAN PERSPEKTIF SYARIAH
Authors: Ratu Intan Kesuma , Fasa Muhammad Iqbal , Suharto
Published: March 2022

Sehubungan dengan kemajuan teknologi pada zaman modern ini, terciptalah uang digital atau yang disebut dengan uang elektronik. Uang elektronik merupakan alat pembayaran dalam bentuk uang elektronik, dimana nilai uangnya disimpan dalam media elektronik tertentu. Penelitian ini dilakukan bertujuan untuk mengetahui faktor-faktor penyebab meningkatnya transaksi  pembayaran menggunakan uang elektronik terkhusus uang elektronik berbasis server dimasa pandemi. Penelitian dilakukan berupa kualitatif deskriptif dengan mengumpulkan data menggunakan studi pustaka dan meresume dari hasil teori atau pendapat yang telah dilakukan sebelumnya.  Hasilnya menunjukkan bahwa Pembatasan Sosial Berskala Besar (PSBB) menyebabkan mobilitas masyarakat terbatas berpotensi meningkatkan transaksi uang elektronik dan kebijakan physical distancing mendorong masyarakat menggunakan uang elektronik berbasis server. Meningkatnya transaksi uang elektronik di masa pandemi Covid-19 juga disebabkan oleh kesadaran masyarakat, akan meningkatnya risiko penularan virus Covid-19 melalui uang kertas.
ENTREVISTA: NIÈDE GUIDON
Authors: Martin Gabriela , Pessis Anne-Marie
Published: March 2022

A Professora Niède Guidon é a arqueóloga brasileira mais premiada até a data. Tanto pelas suas pesquisas como pela sua luta na defensa do patrimônio cultural e natural do Parque Nacional Serra da Capivara. Enumeramos apenas os prémios mais significativos nacionais e internacionais recebidos em reconhecimento do seu trabalho durante mais de quatro décadas. Entre eles cabem destacar O Prêmio Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur, do Governo de França, em 2014; Prêmio Fundação Conrado Wessel, Ciência, da Fundação Conrado Wessel, em 2014; A homenagem pela defesa à sustentabilidade, no 5º Forum Mundial do Meio Ambiente, em 2010; A Ordem do Mérito Científico, Grã Cruz, do Ministério de Ciência e Tecnologia, em 2005; O Green Prize, Paliber, em 2005; O Prêmio Príncipe Klaus, do Governo da Holanda, em 2005; e o prêmio Cientista de Ano, da SBPC, em 2004.INTERVIEW: NIÈDE GUIDON