bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Le « visage » du colonialisme
Authors: Morantz Toby , Tarrius* Mieko
Published: October 2021

L’arrivée de la Compagnie de la Baie d’Hudson et des traiteurs de fourrures chez les Cris de l’Eeyou Istchee (est de la Baie James) et les Inuit du Nunavik a précipité de nombreux changements dans la vie des populations locales, parmi lesquels le métissage d’hommes britanniques et de femmes autochtones qui a conduit à plusieurs centaines d’années d’unions d’ascendance mixte. Cette cohabitation et ce métissage se sont produits partout dans le pays de la traite des fourrures et, dans deux régions utilisées comme contrastes, la Rivière Rouge et l’ouest de la Baie James, un nouveau peuple apparut, d’abord connu sous le nom de Métis dans la colonie de la Rivière Rouge. En revanche, aucune société nouvelle de ce genre n’a vu le jour dans les deux régions du Québec. Pour comprendre les circonstances de ce non-événement, il est essentiel de savoir comment les relations personnelles se sont déroulées dans les communautés des postes entre les populations autochtones, les Eurocanadiens et la population mixte. Aucun trait distinctif fondamental n’a été discerné en Eeyou Istchee ou au Nunavik, alors que d’autres facteurs sont considérés comme ayant provoqué l’émergence d’un nouveau peuple à l’extérieur du Québec.
Funkciju formēšana dziļajā mašīnmācīšanā
Authors: Urtāns Ēvalds
Published: October 2021

Darbs apraksta kļūdas funkciju un ar to saistītu metožu ietekmi uz dziļo stimulēto mašīnmācīšanos un dziļo metriku mašīnmācīšanos. Jaunizveidotā MDQN kļūdas funkcija pārspēja DDQN kļūdas funkciju PLE datorspēļu vidēs, un jaunizveidotā eksponenciālās trijotnes kļūdas funkcija pārspēja standarta trijotnes kļūdas funkciju sejas reidentifikācijas uzdevumā, izmantojot VGGFace2 datu kopu. Tā sasniedz 85,7 % precizitāti, izmantojot nulles-šāviena metodi. Tika izveidots arī UNet-RNN-Skip modelis, kas uzlabo veiktspēju vērtību funkcijai ceļu plānošanas uzdevumos.
EVALUATION OF GENETIC DIVERSITY IN SELECTED BEEF BREEDS
Authors: LEHOCKÁ Kristína , KASARDA Radovan , OLŠANSKÁ Barbora , MORAVČÍKOVÁ Nina
Published: October 2021

The aim of the study was to estimate genetic drift and gene flow related to population structure and genetic diversity in selected beef cattle. For the evaluation of the genetic drift and gene flow among analysed populations, the Bayesian Population Structure Analysis and software Treemix were used. The genetic analysis included two cattle breeds bred in Slovakia (Charolais and Limousine). In addition to the Limousine and Charolais breeds, other beef cattle (Angus N = 90, Belgian Blue N = 4, Blonde d'Aquitaine N= 5, Hereford N = 98 and Red Angus N = 15) were analysed. The 50k Bead chip was used; the dataset consisted of 34,834 SNPs. To avoid detection bias, SNPs with high linkage disequilibrium (r2 = 0.05) were pruned from the database; the final data set consisted of 296 animals and 2,539 SNP markers. Our results reflected four modes of gene flow between Angus, Red Angus, Charolais, Limousine and Hereford. Analysed breeds were not confirmed to influence genetic make-up of Belgian Blue and Blonde d'Aquitaine populations. All migration edges reached weight values below 0.2. The only two migration edges higher in weight was observed, first between the ancestor of Limousine breed into Blond d'Aquitaine, and second among historical ancestor of Hereford breed into Red Angus. Our results reflect that the donor population has made a significant contribution to the recipient population.
YIELD OF GRAIN LEGUMES INTERCROPPING WITH CEREALS IN THE FLORINA AREA IN GREECE
Authors: GKALITSAS Τheodoros , LAZARIDOU Theano B.
Published: October 2021

Intercropping of two or more crops in the same area at the same time is an old and commonly used practice that results in the highest overall yield on a given plot, because ofdifferent root growth, height and nutrient requirements of the crops involved. The aim of this study was to determine the possibilities of intercropping grain legumes with cereals for food production for human consumption. The completely randomized design was applied with three replications and the experiment was established in the farm of the Western Macedonia University in Florina (Greece). Particularly, lentils (two varieties) was used as grain legumes, and bread wheat (two varieties) and oat were used as cereals, which were grown individually as well as intercropped with each other in mixed rows in a sowing ratio 50:50. The plots consisted of seven rows five meters long of which the five inner were harvested. A total of 33 experimental plots was installed. The field was fertilized only with base fertilization. During the growing season, the following morphological traits were measured: height and total height, the blooming, as well as the grain yield, the length of spike (cm) and the number of fertile grain/spike. Differences were found between treatments regarding yield as well as the agronomic traits.In most cases the mixtureshad higher yield compared to their respective monocrops.
THE CHOICE OF CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION STRATEGIES PRACTICED BY CASSAVA-BASED FARMERS IN SOUTHERN NIGERIA
Authors: HENRI-UKOHA Adanna
Published: October 2021

The study on choice of climate change adaptation strategies practiced by cassavabased farmers was conducted in Southern Nigeria. The following specific objectives were achieved: to ascertain the perceived effects of climate change in the study area and to determine factors influencing the choice of using climate change adaptation strategies by cassava-based farmers in the study area. Data were obtained through the administration of questionnaire to 300 randomly sampled cassava-based farmers in the study area. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics such as mean, frequencies, percentages and inferential statistics such as Multinomial Logit Regression technique. The result revealed that farmers perceived increase in flood incidence (91.33%), drought (90.67%), high incidence of pests and diseases (55%) and low yield (50%) as the effects of climate change in the study area. Also, from the results, 58% of the farmers chose not to employ the use of climate change adaptation strategies while only 42% decided to choose using climate change adaptation options in the study area. The result also showed that age of the farmer, farming experience, gender, marital status, level of education, household size, access to credit, access to agricultural extension services and membership of association were the factors influencing the choice climate change adaptation strategies used by the farmers. The study concluded that socioeconomic attributes of the farmers affected their choice of climate change adaptation strategies. Policy should be targeted at designing climate change adaptation technology to farmers as well as providing the enabling environment that would encourage them to employ it.
CHIPILÍN BIOMASS PRODUCTION OF Crotalaria longirostrata Hook and Arn UNDER DIFFERENT FORMULATIONS OF FERTILIZATION AND SOLAR RADIATION LEVELS
Authors: RAMÓN-LÓPEZ Virginia E. , CASTILLO-ÁLVAREZ Marcial , ALMAGUER-VARGAS Gustavo , GAONA-PONCE Martín , SÁNCHEZSÁNCHEZ Cristina
Published: October 2021

Chipilín is a shrub species that grows wild in the tropical areas of Mexico and whose crude protein content is 31%. It is linked to food culture, mainly of the rural population. It is frequently found associated among tropical crops. Despite the fact that it is a plant genetic resource appreciated by rural families, its use continues to depend essentially on its natural reproduction and collection, perhaps because almost everything about the agronomic management of the plant is unknown. The objective of this work was to study the growth response and production of foliar biomass of Crotalaria longirostrata supplying different fertilization formulations (N, P and K) and different levels of solar radiation. A 3 x 3 factorial experiment was carried out, in a completely randomized design. The formulations were 45-30-26, 17-00-00 and 00-00-00, and the radiation levels were 50%, 65% and 100%, resulting in 9 treatments with 8 repetitions; and as an experimental unit a pot with a plant was considered. The results indicate significant differences (p 0.05) between formulations, and solar radiation levels for all the variables considered, such as basal stem diameter, number of lateral branches, dry biomass of stem, leaf and root. In all cases the formulation 45-30-26 turned out to be better, for example at 100 days the amount of dry leaf biomass was 17.5 grams per plant, while with the formulations of 17-00-00 and 00-00 -00 was 6.0 and 3.5 grams per plant respectively. In the case of solar radiation, 15.0, 8.0 and 3.0 grams were obtained for 100%, 65% and 50% respectively. Therefore it is concluded that the best formulation and percentage of solar radiation for the production of Crotalaria longirostrata is 45-30-26 with 100% solar radiation, and that the amount of total fresh biomass that a plant can produce depends on the basal diameter of its stem.
Rational approach towards renovation of public spaces in Krasnoyarsk
Authors: Zvonareva Polina Pavlovna , Filipskaya Irina Viktorovna , Yangulova Irina Vladimirovna
Published: October 2021

This article examines public spaces in the urban environment of Krasnoyarsk and outlines current trends in design. The object of this research is the territories with hydraulic structures – fountains, which have lost their attractiveness and relevance, currently undergo dismantling and remodeling. The author analyzes the needs of Krasnoyarsk residents, latest trends in design and organization of public spaces in Krasnoyarsk. The article describes remodeling of the two most popular fountains of the city as most popular for promenades: the fountain “Adam and Eve”, which now is the sculpture “Valentine and Valentina”; and the fountain “The Seize of Europe”. The research is based on the method of analysis and synthesis of public opinion determined in the course of questionnaires, expert assessments and scientific inquiries regarding the dynamics of urban development. The analysis of beautification of streets of Krasnoyarsk allows assessing the current state of the outdoor furniture in recreation areas. Examples are provided of both a successful approach towards layout of public urban spaces, as well as the projects which potential has not been fulfilled. The author proposes new layout solutions that take into account complex needs of the consumer. The theme of beautification of territory around the fountain remains relevance, and urban planning departments are interested in selecting high-quality outdoor furniture with consideration of color and texture of the materials, laws of rational composition, and maintainability.
The influence of the history of folk music development on Russian and Chinese folk dances
Authors: Na Risu , Chai La Gan
Published: October 2021

The authors consider and analyze the peculiarities of means of dance and plastic expression: pantomime, gestures, choreographic lexics, choreographic pattern, rhythmics, remarks and exclamations. The idea of a combination of a choreographic image and music of Russian and Chinese dances, declared by the authors, is a multi aspect complicated issue which is of a significant scientific interest. The purpose of the research is to reveal the contents of a folk dance stage adaptation which is conveyed with the help of improved means of expression and is an effective tool for the expression of national peculiarities of Russian and Chinese choreography. The authors study the folk dance stage adaptation as a key means of expression of folk music in Russia and China. The scientific novelty of the research consists in a comprehensive analysis and substantiation of the need for preservation of folk dance traditions in modern China as an important component of a traditional training of a future choreography teacher. The authors prove the presence of definitive features of local invariants of Russian folk dances and dance canon and its differences from the canon of folk dances of other regions.  The research actualizes the problem of music training of future choreography teachers in the pedagogical theory and artistic education practice.  The consideration of this topic is determined by the solution of an urgent problem of preservation of a unique cultural phenomenon of a nation in the aspect of continuous assimilation of culture both among regions and in interstate realms (border areas of countries with unique cultural codes).  
Lowering the scale of “shadow” economy: regional aspects (on the example of the Republic of Dagestan)
Authors: Imanshapieva Mazika Musabekovna
Published: October 2021

The goal of this research is to outline e the vectors for reducing the scale of “shadow” economy, improving control over legalization of the income of small and medium businesses in the constituent entities of the Russian Federation, and determining tax potential of the regions in separate sectors economic sectors in the current context. The subject of this research is the role and place of legalization of shadow business as the factor of stimulating the economic activity of the regions. The article examines various approaches of the experts towards the concept of “shadow” economy in the modern conditions. Analysis is carried out on the peculiarities of development of “shadow” economy in certain economic sectors (such as construction, wholesale and retail, alcohol production, etc.) in Russian regions (using the example of the Republic of Dagestan). Comparative study is conducted on various indicators in the constituent entities of North Caucasus Federal District and the Russian Federation. Special attention is given to the measures aimed at reduction of the scale of “shadow” economy and improving control over legalization of the income of entrepreneurial activity with regards to increasing tax revenues from small and medium businesses and determining tax potential of the regions. Recommendations are made for reducing the scale of the “shadow” economic sectors, increasing tax revenue from small and medium businesses, determining tax potential of the region in separate economic sectors, stimulating economic activity of small business within the limits of economic security. Based on the acquired results, the author makes  suggestions on legalization of the “shadow sector” in separate branches of the economy, as well as improvement of the effectiveness of measures of interdepartmental cooperation of tax, law enforcement and registering bodies aimed at determination of tax potential of the regions in the current context.
Concept of the development of nature and society in the works of P. Teilhard de Chardin and comparison of his views with the ideas of globalization of Z. Bauman
Authors: Shushakov Egor Sergeevich
Published: October 2021

The object of this research is the concept of evolutionary development of the universe of P. Teilhard de Chardin and the concept of “liquid” reality” of Z. Bauman. The subject is the methodology of P. Teilhard de Chardin and his idea of the future of social development, as well as Z. Bauman’s description of the key characteristics of globalization. Emphasis is placed on the methodology of P. Teilhard de Chardin (interaction of tangential and radial energies), as within the framework his concept, the social, biological and physical phenomena do not have fundamental differences and abide the general universal laws. In broad outlines, the article reconstructs the idea of P. Teilhard de Chardin on social development and the theses of Z. Bauman about the key characteristics of modern globalization. The novelty of the research lies in the attempt to present the methodology of P. Teilhard de Chardin as acceptable for modern science and highlight its predictive power; as well as in comparative analysis of the ideas of Z. Bauman and P. Teilhard de Chardin on the processes of global social integration. The following conclusions are made: both scholars advance the idea on the progressing polarization of society; 2) globalization in their works correlates with the process of individualization of social actors, and defense of own identity.
Digital teknologi for sosial kontakt
Authors: Berg Anita , Myren Gunn Eva Solum
Published: October 2021

Denne studien beskriver de eldste eldres erfaringer med bruk av KOMP, en digital kommunikasjonsteknologi for sosial kontakt utviklet for å redusere ufrivillig ensomhet og sosial isolasjon. Empirisk bygger studien på semistrukturerte intervjuer med seks eldre hjemmeboende over 80 år. Gjennom en refleksiv tematisk analyse er funnene gruppert i fire tema: Prisgitt andres initiativ og vilje, tettere kontakt med familien, kontroll og trygghet og impulser og aktivitet i hverdagen. Erfaringene med KOMP er i hovedsak positive, knyttet til deres livssituasjon og sosiale nettverk. Siden KOMP i seg selv er innholdsløs som teknologi vil erfaringene med å ha KOMP være avhengig av om, og hvordan KOMP brukes. Studien viser at erfaringene med KOMP er knyttet til både tilsiktede og utilsiktede funksjoner.
HPV-positive hode- og halskreftpasienters erfaringer med endret kropp, intimitet og seksualitet
Authors: Hovland Zymarikopoulos Karin Cecilie , Debesay Jonas , Nordtvedt Line
Published: October 2021

Hensikten med denne studien var å undersøke hvordan pasienter med Human papilloma virus (HPV)-positiv hode- halskreft lever med behandling og strålingsinduserte bivirkninger. Vi undersøkte hvordan behandlingen påvirker pasientenes erfaringer i tilknytning til intimitet, seksualitet på grunn av HPV-indusert diagnose. Denne kvalitative studien ble utført ved hjelp av halvstrukturerte dybdeintervjuer og tematisk analyse. Elleve pasienter ble inkludert, ett år eller mer etter å ha fullført strålebehandling. Funnene i studien deles inn i tre hovedtemaer; 1) Å få hode- og halskreft oppleves – ‘som et eksistensielt jordskjelv’ 2) Endringer knyttet til kropp, intimitet og seksualitet, og 3) Betydningen av å ha en HPV positiv diagnose.
Kreftsykepleiere og annet helsepersonell må gi bedre informasjon om HPV og oppmuntre pasienter til å ta opp spørsmål om intimitet og seksualitet. Ved å erkjenne behovet for informasjon, kan vi bedre støtte pasientene med å mestre endringer etter kreftbehandling.
An Analysis of Hate Speech among Armenian Facebook Users
Authors: Bekaryan Lilit
Published: October 2021

Social media networking websites have become platforms where users can not only share their photos, moments of happiness, success stories and best practices, but can also voice their criticism, discontent and negative emotions. It is interesting to follow how something that starts as a mere disagreement or conflict over clashing interests or values can develop into a hateful exchange on Facebook that targets social media users based on their gender, religious belonging, ethnicity, sexual orientation, political convictions etc. The present research explores how hateful posts and comments can start among Facebook users, and studies the language means employed in their design. The factual material was retrieved from more than ten open Facebook pages managed by popular Armenian figures, such as media experts, journalists, politicians and bloggers, in the period 2018–2020. The analysis of hate speech samples extracted from these sources shows that hate speech can find its explicit and implicit reflection in the online communication of Armenian Facebook users, and can be characterised by contextual markers such as invisibility, incitement to violence, invectiveness and immediacy. The language analysis of the posts and comments comprising hate speech has helped to identify language features of hateful comments including informal tone, use of passive voice, abusive and derogatory words, rhetorical or indirectly formed questions, generalisations and labelling.
Evaluation of Learning Environment among First year MBBS and BDS Students at a Private Malaysian University
Authors: George Sherly Deborah , Maung Theingi Maung , Narayanam Harini
Published: October 2021

Background: The learning environment has a significant impact on the academic success and learning process of students. Implementing a high-quality, student-centered curriculum demands an assessment of the educational environment. The focus of this study was to compare the learning environments of first-year medical and dental students at a private Malaysian University using the Dundee Ready Educational Environment Measure (DREEM) questionnaire, a validated method for evaluating educational environments.

Methodology: A cross-sectional analytical study was undertaken with students who agreed to participate. The trial lasted three months. After obtaining consent from students for participation, demographic information was gathered. Students in the lecture hall were given physical copies of the DREEM questionnaire to assess their learning environment. A total of 225 students participated, and IBM SPSS version 23 was used to analyze the data. The Chi-square and Student t tests were employed to establish the existence of an association or difference between two variables.

Result: A total of 225 students were involved in this study showing 100% response rate. The total score indicated that the majority (84%) regarded the educational environment was outstanding, 15.56 percent had a more promising opinion, and a very small percentage (0.44%) believed the educational environment was terrible. In this study with noteworthy findings, medical students were happier with their lecturers and with their own academic abilities than dental students. The weakest 19 questions were identified. Most respondents had extremely favorable attitudes toward the educational environment, followed by a moderately favorable opinion. Less than 1% of pupils exhibited a negative attitude.

Conclusion: In this study, perceptions of the educational environment was satisfactory for both medical and dental students, but more positive for medical students. Measures must be taken to improve the scores and ensure that the scores are consistent across both faculties.
Physiological Plasticity of Green Gram Stomata to Photosynthesis Traits under Interactive Effects of Elevated CO2, Drought and Heat Stress
Authors: Priya J. Ranjani , Vijayalakshmi D. , Vinitha A. , Raveendran M. , Prasad V. Babu Rajendra
Published: October 2021

Heat waves and droughts are projected to become more widespread as a result of climate change. At the same time, CO2 levels are predicted to have doubled by 2100. The stomatal regulation and gas exchange characteristics were assessed in 25 days old plants of green gram (var Co 8) by exposing them to six different treatments namely, T1: a [CO2] + a T+ irrigation (100%), T2: a [CO2] + a T+ irrigation (50%), T3: a [CO2] + e T (40ºC) + irrigation (100%), T4: e [CO2] – 800 ppm + a T+ irrigation (100%), T5: a [CO2] + combined stress [e T (40ºC) + irrigation (50%) T6: e [CO2] – 800 ppm + combined stress [e T (40ºC) + irrigation (50%)]. The experiment was carried out using Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with three replications. All gas exchange parameters viz., ((photosynthesis rate, stomatal conductance, and transpiration rate) were determined before imposing stress and two weeks after imposing stress. Stomatal characters was examined two weeks after imposing stress. Elevated CO2 stress caused a reduction in stomatal frequency accompanied by larger stomatal size. The study revealed the positive effect of higher CO2 concentration on gas exchange traits of the C3 crops viz., green gram.
Effect of Plant Growth Regulators on Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp) Productivity under High Temperature Stress
Authors: Priyanka P. , Kokilavani S. , Geethalakshmi V. , Ramanathan SP. , Kalarani M. K.
Published: October 2021

High temperature stress severely interrupts the physiological and biochemical functions in plants which hinders the growth, development and productivity of cowpea. The present study evaluates the potential roles of Naphthalene Acetic Acid and Brassinolide for mitigating the adverse effects of high temperature in cowpea. The study was carried out during the year 2021 in cowpea variety CO 7 using Temperature Gradient Tunnel (TGT) located at Agro Climate Research Centre, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), Coimbatore. The experimental design followed was Factorial Completely Randomized Design (FCRD). Different treatments were imposed on plants exposed to ambient and ambient +2oC temperature. The effect of treatments on leaf area index, photosynthetic rate, chlorophyll index and seed yield were studied. The application of brassinolide @ 0.2ppm showed a positive effect on stressed plants and produced the highest seed yield of 8.78 g plant-1.
Application of Trichoderma viride and Bacillus subtilis Modulates Antioxidant System in Mustard (Brassica juncea) under Water-deficit Stress
Authors: Kavita . , Mohan Krishna
Published: October 2021

Water-deficit stress is an important concern worldwide that reduces crop yield and quality. Mustard is an important oilseed crop of India which is adversely affected by water-deficit stress in terms of growth and yield. Tolerance to water-deficit stress is correlated with the redox regulatory and antioxidant system. To mitigate negative effect of water-deficit stress, field experiment was conducted at Dholi (Muzaffarpur), Bihar during 2019-20 with an aim to study the effect of microbes on antioxidant systems in mustard grown under water-deficit stress vis-à-vis normal irrigated conditions. Pre-screened contrasting genotypes (tolerant ‘NPJ 214’ and sensitive ‘TM 179’) were sown in the experimental farm using factorial experiment in randomized block design with three replications. The treatments (12) comprised of two factors viz., genotypes (2) and microbial inoculants along with control (3) sown under normal ‘irrigated’ and ‘water-deficit stress’ conditions. Soil inoculation microbes Bacillus subtilis and Trichoderma viride was done 35 days after sowing and was compared with non-inoculated control. Results revealed that the activity of antioxidative enzymes viz., catalase and peroxidase increased under water-deficit stress; the increase was reduced by the application of B. subtilis and T. viride in both tolerant and sensitive genotypes, and more pronounced in the sensitive genotypes. Similar results were recorded with respect to lipid peroxidation and proline content. Increase in concentration of stress-induced metabolites was less in colonized plants of mustard indicating modulation of antioxidant system. The maximum ameliorating effect was observed with application of T. viride which could be an important tool in alleviating the adverse effects of water-deficit stress in mustard.
Spatial Distribution and Isolation of Microbiota Associated with Spoilage of Tomatoes Sold in Selected Markets in Nasarawa State, Nigeria
Authors: Abioye J. O. K. , Raymond J. Y. , Olayemi I. A.
Published: October 2021

Tomato (Lycopersicum spp) is widely consumed universally because of its high nutritive value, but suffers great post-harvest losses due to microbial attack. This work was carried out to investigate the causative agents of tomato spoilage and the spatial distribution of such causative agents in some selected major markets in Nasarawa State, Nigeria. Sixty tomato fruits from each of the four selected markets (total of 240 fruits) were investigated for the microorganisms responsible for tomato fruit spoilage. Eleven microorganisms, comprising of five bacterial species and six fungal species were isolated from the spoilt tomatoes. The bacterial isolates included Micrococcus varians, Lactobacillus fermenti, Escherichia coli, Salmonella sp and Klebsiella sp. The isolated fungi included Rhizopus stolonifer, Fusarium oxysporium, Aspergillus flavus, Geotrichum candidum, Mucor mucedo, and Candida tropicalis. They were all positive for the pathogenicity test. The isolated organisms were heterogeneously distributed with remarkable levels of severity across the study area. The bacterial load ranged between 2.09 X 109 and 2.56 X 109, while the fungal load ranged between 2.72 X109 and 3.97 X 10 9. The occurrence and magnitude of the spoilage, and hence economic loss due to microbial attack could be attributable to the biologic, ecologic and environmental factors of the study area. Recommendations were, therefore, made for improved personal and environmental hygiene, good agricultural practice and proper treatment of tomato fruits before consumption to avert the imminent health consequences due to the spoilage microorganisms.
Effects of Sarcocephalus latifolius Afzel. Ex R.Br. Leaf Powder on the Kidney Function of Alloxan-Induced Diabetes Rats
Authors: Oyekunle Olubunmi Simeon , Adetutu Adewale, , Ogundola Adijat Funke
Published: October 2021

This study assessed the effects of Sarcocephalus latifolius Afzel. Ex R.Br. leaf powder on the kidney function of alloxan-induced diabetes rats.

Forty-five healthy female albino rats were used in the experiment and assigned into 9 different groups. Diabetes was induced intravenously with 150 mg/kg body weight alloxan. Normal and diabetic rats were administered orally with 300, 600, 750mg/kg/ b.w of S. latifolius. After 28 days, the animals were sacrificed and blood with the kidney were harvested for biochemical and histological studies.

In our result, significant (p<0.05) increase was observed in creatinine concentration of diabetic rats, which was significantly (p<0.05) decreased upon administration of 300 and 750 mg/kg body weight of Sarcocephalus latifolius leaf powder. No significant (p>0.05) difference was observed in the urea concentration of all the groups. Significant (p<0.05) difference in sodium concentration was only observed between the diabetic untreated and metformin treated groups whereas, potassium concentration varied significantly (p<0.05) across the groups. Certain degenerative changes in the kidney of normal and diabetic rats treated and untreated with S. latifolius leaf powder were observed but at a lower degree in the group treated with the 300 mg/kg/bw of the leaf powder. The result of this study showed the possible renal toxicity potential of the plant at high dose.
Evaluation of Co-Relation between Maternal Behavior Characteristics and Early Childhood Caries in Children of Wardha District
Authors: Nilima Thosar , Rutuja Wayakar , Bane Sphurti Pramod
Published: October 2021

Aim: To find the prevalence of ECC with respect to various maternal behavioral characteristics.

Study Design: Cross-sectional study

Place and Duration of Study: Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Sharad Pawar Dental college, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Wardha, Maharashtra, India between 2012-2013

Methodology: The study comprised of 540 children aged 6 months to 6 years attending the OPD. Structured questionnaire consisting of questions related to maternal factors affecting ECC was formatted for the study. Maternal factors included number of siblings in family, education, occupation, socioeconomic status, feeding practices, oral hygiene practices of mother and child. Age wise comparison of dental caries was done with every parameter along with number of teeth affected.

Results: Out of 540 children, 43.33% children were affected with dental caries and   56.67% children were not affected with dental caries. There was no statistically significant difference among the variables like number of siblings, occupation, socioeconomic status, feeding habits, oral hygiene status of mother and child except for educational qualification of mother.

Conclusions: Epidemiological data of the present study evaluating the co-relation between maternal behavior characteristics and ECC in children of Wardha district can be utilized for improved public oral health service planning within the region.
Effectiveness of Metformin and its Combination with Probiotic in Polycystic Ovarian Disease with Hyperprolactinemia: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Authors: Zafar Urooj , Zaidi Syeda Amber , Osama Jafri Hafiz Syed Muhammad , Imran Sana , Bhatty Afreen , Abidi Fizza
Published: October 2021

Background: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrine disorder that predominantly affects women of the reproductive age. Anovulation and abnormal uterine bleeding are caused by hyperprolactinemia, which affects the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis.

Aim: In this study, the efficacy of combined Probiotic and Metformin therapy on hyperprolactinemia levels in PCOS patients was compared to Metformin therapy alone.

Methodology: 102 participants having hyperprolactinemia were enrolled via convenient sampling technique between January 2019 to August 2019. Out of them women having Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and high serum prolactin levels were randomly assigned to one of two groups: group one received oral Metformin tablet 500 mg T.D. for three months, and group two received oral Metformin tablet 500 mg T.D  and Probiotic capsule 180 mg O.D for three months. Serum prolactin levels in both groups were compared before and after treatment.

Results: 54 (53%) of the 102 hyperprolactinemia women had PCOS. The Combination group showed improvement in reduction in hyperprolactinemia levels after 12 weeks of intervention.

Conclusion: The addition of Probiotic to Metformin improved prolactin levels in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome with hyperprolactinemia more than Metformin alone.
ANALYSIS OF ENERGY-EFFICIENT HOUSE LAYOUT DESIGN IN TROPICAL CLIMATE
Authors: Zakiah Aisyah
Published: October 2021

Energy-efficient residential provision is an essential concern for the present and future city development. Currently, the residential buildings contribute approximately 37.5% to significant energy consumption and carbon emissions, which mainly used for cooling. This research aims to study the house layout arrangement to minimise cooling loads and further reduce energy consumption. Energy efficiency analysis is performed by comparing the cooling load and total energy consumption from variations of the hypothetical design of detached or semi-detached housing layouts commonly built in Indonesia. The calculation of cooling loads and energy consumption is performed by simulation in Energy Plus 8.4 with Jakarta weather data. The results show that the arrangement of the house layout may reduce the cooling load up to 24%. The total conditioned wall area that varies due to the variations of house layouts are found to affect the cooling loads.
REDESIGNING A NEGATIVE SPACE THROUGH CPTED IN SUSUKINO DISTRICT, SAPPORO, JAPAN
Authors: Soegondo Sylviana Putri Sunario
Published: October 2021

As an impact of prostitution site, criminality is basically triggered by a negative space; however, prostitution site in Japan is a part of the city. Susukino in Sapporo, for example, plays a role as a tourist attraction as well as a prostitution site. This research aims to figure out how the architectural design in Susukino influences criminality prevention as an effect of prostitution site.  Survey and interview were conducted to observe zonation in Susukino and to define a negative space as a problem of the district. Later, seven aspects: 1)Defensible space, 2)Territoriality, 3)Surveillance, 4)Lighting, 5)Landscaping, and 6)Physical security; based on CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environment Design) theory were applied as a basis to propose a safe ambiance in the negative space by increasing street connectivity.
THE DWELLERS’ ATTACHMENT TO JOGLO HOUSES IN KOTAGEDE
Authors: Candra Deny Prastika , Rukmi Wara Indira , Setyono Deni Agus
Published: October 2021

The number of Joglo houses in existence has decreased in recent years. Any effort to conserve the remaining Joglo depends on the behavior of the dwellers in maintaining and utilizing Joglo properly. People who have stronger levels of place attachment tend to support conserving that place. Place attachment can be explained in three dimensions: the person, the place, and the psychological process. This study explores the attachment of the dwellers to their Joglo by using PLS-PM analysis to understand the relationships among these dimensions. The results show that the person and place dimensions have a positive effect on each of the aspects of the dimension of psychological process, but not all dimensions have a significant effect and the effect of each dimension varies. The evaluation of the model concludes that it has a high ability to explain the empirical conditions of the dweller’s place attachment to their Joglo
USER’S PERCEPTIONS OF SACREDNESS (Case Study: Catholic Churches in Indonesia)
Authors: Estika Nita Dwi , Kusuma Hanson E. , Tampubolon Angela Christysonia , Widyawan Filipus Bagus
Published: October 2021

Sacredness in Catholic churches has two aspects: sacredness derived from the purpose and activities of worship and sacredness that arises from the physical and spatial aspects of a church building. The purpose of this study was to reveal factors that affect sacredness in Catholic churches from the perspective of the worshiper. The researchers conducted an exploratory qualitative research to collect text data related to the perception of Catholic church sacredness. The data were collected through an online questionnaire. The researchers also conducted an explanatory quantitative research to uncover the relationship between level of church sacredness and physical and nonphysical factors. The results showed that the ‘sacred spirit’ factor tends to be more dominant in affecting church sacredness compared to ‘sacred object’. Worshipers measure church sacredness according to ‘devoted reflection’, ‘relationship with God’, ‘quality of space’, ‘enclosure acculturation’, and ‘building style’.
STUDY OF OPEN-AIR MUSEUM ON KAYUTANGAN STREET CORRIDOR
Authors: Kartika Cindy Elena , Arifin Lilianny Sigit
Published: October 2021

The Kayutangan Corridor is one of the areas in Malang that holds many historical values, namely as a shopping center in the Dutch colonial era. However, the glory and history of kayutangan began to fade with the times. This research's general objective is to provide a design proposal for the Kayutangan corridor that can present historical stories of the buildings along the corridor, such as an open-air museum, with the building as its object. The research method used is descriptive qualitative research with a signage theory approach. The final result of this study is the proposed signage and pedestrian design in the Kayutangan corridor.
Break Time Bully-Victim: Exploring What Makes an Individual Commit Bullying and How It Affects Him
Authors: Putra Yonas
Published: October 2021

When we talk about bullying, the focus is usually about the victim and exploring how will the victim survive from that and how he overcomes that problem. However, the creative work that I make is different from the usual story. In my creative work, the point of view of story will be from a teenager who commits the bullying. In my story, it will talk about why my main character commits the bullying until he killed his classmate. He does not realize that he is manipulated by his friend and also his upper classmate called Max. The story will reveal why Ronald can become a bully in senior high. The main theme that is used in this work is how guilt changes a person’s personality and way of thinking. His desire to get acknowledgement when he enters senior high and does not want to repeat the same experience in junior high makes him become a bully in senior high. The story is presented through the genre of psychology and focuses on bullying and story behind it. Keywords: bullying, bully-victim, frenemy, Difficult home life, crime.
Speech Acts in GEICO’s Short Stories and Nursery Rhymes Advertisements
Authors: Tehuayo Ivana
Published: October 2021

In this study, the writer analysed the visual and the verbal data from four of GEICO’s 2010 advertisement campaign using speech acts theories. The illocutionary acts that are found in the advertisements are representatives (16), followed by expressives (4), and directives (4). Through the speech acts types and the visuals, GEICO wants to persuade the audiences to emotionally believe in their company and hopefully use their insurance service. From this study, the writer wants to say that through constructing and formulating the right words in literary works adaptation, one can create a powerful promotion tool that will persuade the audiences to do some beneficial future actions for the speaker. Key words: Speech act, nursery rhyme, short story, advertisement, persuasion, emotional connection.
The Factor of Main Characters’ Consumer Behavior in Toy Story and Toy Story 2
Authors: Adhitama Louis
Published: October 2021

This thesis aims to know why the main characters of Toy Story and Toy Story 2 do excessive consumption on toys. Therefore, I will use the theory of consumer behavior to be applied on Andy, Sid, and Al as the consumers of toys. From this theory, I want to show that consumer behavior can be seen from internal and external traits. The internal trait means the consumer behavior is influenced by the inner side of consumers. On the other hand, the external trait means the consumer behavior is triggered by the outside factor of consumers’ surroundings. I connected the analysis with consumer behavior theory by discussing the factors which have internal and external traits that cause the main characters to have consumer behavior.  In the end, it can be concluded from Toy Story (1995), and Toy Story 2 (1999) that consumer behavior can influence children or adult for doing excessive consumption as the consumers of toys. Keywords: Affective System, Cognitive System, Characteristic, Consumer Behavior, Consumption.
Evaluation of the Korean Middle School English Textbook: Listening Skill
Authors: Jeong Hanbi
Published: October 2021

This study is done to find out how listening skill is presented in Middle School English 1 textbook published in 2018. In order to answer the research question, the writer used the criteria proposed by Cunningsworth (1995). This is a qualitative research in which the writer evaluated and analyzed by herself. The findings of this study show that listening skill in Middle School English 1 met the criteria proposed by Cunningsworth (1995). Keywords: textbook, textbook evaluation, curriculum
Meal for Two: Creating Mood and Characterization Through Cinematography
Authors: Betekeneng Malvin Hernanta
Published: October 2021

This creative work is about the cinematography report from the screenplay meal for two by Satrio Haryanto. The story tells about two neighbors, a man and a woman, who lives next door but they do not know about each other personally. The woman realizes that the man attracted to her but she prefers to keep her distance, but after sometime, they get together since both shares the same secret. This creative work aims to portray the mood in order to create suspense, distance and closeness and to show the man’s paraphilia, the man’s curiosity, and the woman’s introversion. An in-depth analysis will be further developed to portray the mood. In order to support those elements, there are several techniques used such as low-key lighting, framing. These techniques are to help the cinematographer to convey the drama suspense genre. In addition, a detailed analysis will further explain different uses of camera work, lighting, and color in building the characterization in the whole movie. As a result, my work as a cinematographer will explain on how the mood and characterization on this film fits with the drama suspense genre. Keywords: cinematography, low-key lighting, camerawork, color, framing.
Cannibalism In In The Heart of the Sea
Authors: Levira Allensia Sarah
Published: October 2021

This study examine the causes and the after effects of cannibalism that the survivors of Essex commit in Ron Howard’s In The Heart of the Sea. The main theory for this study is the theory of human’s life and death instinct by Sigmund Freud and also the theory of survival cannibalism. In collecting the materials of the analysis, the researcher examine the details of the films multiple times to get the footage which later used as proofs to reveals the causes and effects of cannibalism. The findings showed that the unfulfilled basic needs and anxiety are the major causes of cannibalism and also that the guilty feeling and fear of people are the aftermath effects of cannibalism. This shows that the act of consuming human flesh affects their lives throughout their lives until they died of old age. As a result, cannibalism had a big impact, both negative and positive, on the survivors’ lives. Keywords: Cannibalism, Human Instinct, Survival, Anxiety
Insecurity and Self-Acceptance Portrayed in Samsung Galaxy A8 Advertisement “Lets You Be You”: A Multimodal Analysis
Authors: Fernando Stefanus
Published: October 2021

This study analyzed the issue of insecurity and self-acceptance portrayed in Samsung Galaxy A8 advertisement entitled “Lets You Be You”. The main theory for this study is the theory of multimodal discourse analysis by Paltridge (2012) and the theory of body language by Pease (2004) as the supporting theory. Qualitative approach is applied because this study involves the interpretation of both verbal and nonverbal data. The findings showed how the issue of insecurity is reflected through the reaction of the participants in the video before and after receiving a compliment. Furthermore, the construction of the changing process from insecurity to self-acceptance can be seen from the genuine reaction of the compliment, as well as the change of facial expression throughout the video. Key words: Insecurity, Self-acceptance, Multimodal Discourse Analysis, Advertisement, Samsung
A Multimodal Analysis of H&M Video Commercial “A Magical Holiday”
Authors: Pranata Birgitta Eifelia Panggaraan
Published: October 2021

In indirect advertising, an advertisement does not boldly show the products on the video. The object of the study in this thesis is a video advertisement of a clothing line, H&M, consisting a story about a family in the holiday season. This thesis aims to show that commercials of H&M “A Magical Holiday” uses multimodality in order to attract the audience through six modes: linguistic, audio, spatial, oral, visual, and gestural modes. In this study, I analyzed the modes by Multimodal Discourse Analysis by Kress and Leeuwen onto the six modes to analyze the advertisement, using the study by Chan and Chia on modes in multimodality. This research is using qualitative analysis by Schreier (2012) since it deals with the connection between all the semiotic modes to bring the message of the advertisement. I analyzed the data by putting the scenes into 6 tables based on the modes. After that, I analyzed the interrelation between each modes. Based on the analysis, the modes helped the advertisers to convey the real message of the video. Beyond the moral message of the story, the advertisement is a marketing tool to promote their products. Key Words: indirect advertising, multimodal discourse analysis, semiotic modes, H&M
Promoting the Products Offered by “La Lisa Hotel” with an Effective Promotional Video
Authors: Amirudin Yoko
Published: October 2021

Ayola La Lisa is a a 3.5 star hotel which is located at Nginden street no 82. This hotel has 121 rooms, 4 meeting rooms, a pool, a restaurant, a coffee shop, and etc. Moreover, this hotel has more spacious rooms than its rivals and one meeting room that can accommodate up to 200 people. The main problem that La Lisa currenly facing is the potential customers did not give positive feedback while the sales team offered the products. Most importantly, this promotional tool failed to project La Lisa uniqueness. Because of this problem, La lisa could not get the attention from as potential customers mostly from all over Surabaya such as government officers. Therefore, the solution of the problem is to make a promotional video. With this video, the potential customers will be more interested when they see motion pictures highlighting the unique selling points, rarther than just a brochure. The unique selling points that will be highlighthed is to focus on the private meeting room and its other supporting facilities such as the lunch, the rooms, and the ambience. By having this video, the sales and marketing team will be easier to promote the hotel more effectively to its potential customers. Keywords: promotion, branding, unique selling point (USP), promotional video