bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Erythematous Plaque with Crusting on the Lower Leg: A Quiz
Authors: Hayashi Kei , Iinuma Shin , Ishida-Yamamoto Akemi
Published: February 2023

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The Sexual Development: Examining Communication between Parents and Their Children
Authors: Üstündağ Alev
Published: February 2023

The research aimed to improve parents’ communication language while talking to 3-6 years old children about sexual development. The research was carried out using the experimental model, one of the quantitative research methods. It was a quasi-experimental study with pretest, posttest, and control groups. Seventy-six parents voluntarily participated in the study, thirty-eight were in the experimental group, and thirty-eight were in the control group. A personal information form and a Sexual Communication Scale for Parents were used as data collection tools. The Online Child Sexual Education and Communication Program were applied to improve the communication language of the parents in the experimental group. The study results showed that the communication language used by the parents while talking to children about sexual development improved after the program. There was a significant difference between the parents' communication language pretest and posttest scores in the experimental group. However, no significant difference was found between the communication language pretest and posttest scores of the parents in the control group. There was a significant difference in pretest and posttest scores of the experimental group parents’ communication language for sexual education.
Engelli Bireylerin Müşteri Memnuniyeti ve Destinasyon Sadakatlerine Etki Eden Pazarlama Faktörlerinin İncelenmesi Üzerine Bir Çalışma
Authors: Akçay Kaya Fatmanur , Akyüz Ahmet Mutlu
Published: February 2023

Türkiye’deki çeşitli destinasyonlarda hizmet işletmelerinin uygulamakta oldukları pazarlama karması değişkenlerinin engelli müşterilerin memnuniyetleri ve destinasyona olan sadakatleri üzerindeki etkisinin belirlenmesi amacıyla gerçekleştirilen bu çalışmamızın hedef evrenini, araştırmacının imkânları ve kısıtları çerçevesinde Trabzon ili ve yakın ilçelerinde, çeşitli türde ve farklı düzeylerde engelleri olan yetişkin 154 birey oluşturmaktadır.
Geliştirilen araştırma modeli ile pazarlama bileşenleri (5 değişken), müşteri memnuniyeti ve destinasyon sadakati değişkenleri arasındaki ilişki ölçülmeye çalışılmıştır. Çalışma yapılırken toplanan verilerin analizi noktasında istatistik paket programları olan SPSS ve AMOS programlarından faydalanılmıştır. Yapılan yapısal eşitlik analizi sonucunda araştırma modeli test edilmiş olup, pazarlama karması bileşenleri olan “Fiyat değişkeni” (Zayıf Etki, r= 0,099; p<0,012), “Hizmet değişkeni” (Zayıf Etki, r= 0,102; p<0,018), “İnsan değişkeni” (Kuvvetli Etki, r= 0,415; p<0,000) ve “Yer değişkeni” (Zayıf Etki, r= 0,214; p<0,000) ile “Engelli müşteri memnuniyeti değişkeni” arasında pozitif yönde anlamlı, “Tutundurma değişkeni” (p<0,609) ile “Engelli müşteri memnuniyeti değişkeni” arasında ise anlamsız bir ilişki olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Ayrıca “İnsan değişkeni”, “Hizmet değişkenini” de pozitif yönde etkilemektedir (Kuvvetli Etki, r= 0,618; p<0,000). Ayrıca “Engelli müşterilerin memnuniyetleri değişkeni”, “Destinasyon sadakati değişkenini” pozitif yönde etkilemektedir (Zayıf Etki, r= 0,063; p<0,000).
Traditional Medicine: Usage of Herbal Remedies and Doubtful Treatment or a Powerful Healing Force?
Authors: R Major Haw Boon Hong
Published: February 2023

Alternative medicine is an approach to healing used in place of conventional medicine. Complementary medicine, on the other hand, is used together with conventional medicine. For example, if a special diet is used to treat cancer in place of surgery recommended by a conventional doctor, the diet would serve as an alternative therapy. However, if a special diet were used to combat high cholesterol levels in a patient with heart disease, in addition to coronary artery bypass surgery, the diet would serve as a complementary therapy. Since the same therapy can serve as either complementary or alternative, the various therapies outside the domain of conventional medicine are often grouped together under the term CAM (complementary and alternative medicine) therapies. The increasing interest in alternative medicine, which attempts to treat a patient‟s body, mind, and spirit, can be viewed as a measure of the spiritual hunger in our high-tech society. The desire within the medical community to integrate treatments for a patient‟s spiritual needs as well as physical needs is validating the importance of pastoral care in the hospital setting. Perhaps an approach to healing that makes use of the strengths of both conventional medicine and alternative medicine would enable a person to experience the best of both medical worlds. The forms of alternative medicine with scientific backing could be used to maintain health and increase physical fitness, while conventional medicine could be used to accurately diagnose and eradicate disease. Certain cautions, however, should be observed.
Intent to Injure and Severe Head Injuries in NCAA Division I Women’s Ice Hockey
Authors: Habusta Steven F
Published: February 2023

Women’s ice hockey has the highest rate of concussion injuries of any NCAA sport. Unanticipated checking in ice hockey is a significant contributor to the rate of serious head injuries. This study evaluated NCAA Division I women ice hockey players’, coaches’, and referees’ opinions as to intent to injure, aggression, and the non-checking rule. Major penalty minutes were also analyzed for the 2013-2014 season. Data revealed that intent to injure is not recognized by referees. Education of referees and the use of referees dedicated only to women’s ice hockey are recommended as an attempt to decrease injuries.
Medicinal Uses of Melissa officinalis (Lemon Balm)
Authors: M Heidari
Published: February 2023

Melissa officinalis is commonly used around the world. Various studies have indicated the different properties of this herb. This article briefly describes the various properties of this plant as well as various related studies
Migrants in Cyberspace: Exploring the Role of Online Media in Migration Networks: The Case of Poles in the UK
Authors:   , Apunyu Bonny
Published: February 2023

This study examined the role of the cyberspace and online media in the networks of Polish migrants in the UK. Drawing upon four theoretical concepts: the network society, participatory culture, the identity theory, and Bourdieu’s concept of capital, the study sought to investigate how the migrants can draw upon different online mediums to fulfil their migratory aspirations. From an interpretivist/constructivist epistemological stance, this study employed a qualitative research approach involving the triangulation of survey questionnaires, in-depth interviews, digital ethnography, and textual analysis to explore how Polish migrants access and use online media for various purposes. The main findings of this study shows that online media play important roles in the communicative experiences of the migrants by supporting their connections with families and close friends, providing practical information regarding employment, health, and immigration, among other things. Online media, especially web forums are also crucial social spaces for the migrants to have fun and to meet like-minded people aiming to establish and maintain Polish identity. Far from only facilitating information exchange, the web forums are also important platforms for debates where issues are contested, and conflicts can emerge. While platforms like Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter, among others are crucial for information exchange, they do not replace traditional social networks such as families and close friends. Moreover, digital media does not often guarantee equal access and participation since differences in age, gender and levels of education can determine who is likely to use online media and participate in online deliberations. Furthermore, there are trustworthy issues relating to the relevance and accuracy of information posted on migrant platforms. In this study, migrant ties can be viewed as vital sources of digital capital which, on one hand can support migration aspirations, but on the other, can also propagate social exclusions and deepening inequalities. Crucially, the results from this study can contribute to conceptualizing online media not as new sources of social ties but as important vehicles of the existing ones for the migrants. A significant contribution of this study to knowledge is the empirical evidence which shows that the use of online media among the migrants changes over time as the migrants’ pathways shift from temporary to more settled and permanent status.
Modelling Monetary Policy Mechanism in Driving the Control of Inflation Growth in Nigeria
Authors: Atanlogun Sunday Kolawole , Edwin Oluwatoyin Ayodele , Omosuyi Itunu Olayinka
Published: February 2023

The study examined Modeling Monetary Policy Mechanism in Driving the Control of Inflation Growth In Nigeria. Multiple Linear Regression Model (MLRM) estimating technique was adopted as a tool in fitting the model where inflation rate serves as response variable and income growth rate, money supply, exchange rate, domestic credit growth rate and government expenditure served as explanatory variables. Data made use of were collected from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Statistical Bulletin, December 2018, between 1998 to 2018. The R-Statistical software package was adopted to carry out the analysis. The result of the P-value of Money supply, Exchange rate and Domestic credit growth were all statistically significant with 0.00233, 0.0000696 and 0.01131 respectively at (0.05). Though, the real income growth rate and government expenditure do not appreciably contribute to controlling the inflation growth rate. The overall model contributes significantly to controlling the inflation growth rate with a P-value of 1.138 x 10-15. The coefficient of determination (R-square) is very high which implies that the model best captured the control of the inflation growth rate that is being considered. The study however concluded that three of the explanatory variables made much significant impact in controlling inflation growth rate in Nigeria.
Сердечная недостаточность
Authors: Ализаде Айнур
Published: February 2023

Сердечная недостаточность - очень распространенное в последние годы

хроническое заболевание. Смертность от сердечной недостаточности очень

высока, что свидетельствует о том, что заболевание относится к числу тяжелых

заболеваний сердца. Выживаемость пациентов намного ниже, чем при раке

молочной железы, раке предстательной железы и раке толстой кишки.

Подсчитано, что к 2030 году количество пациентов с сердечной недостаточностью

в Америке увеличится на 46% и превысит 8 миллионов. Пациенты с сердечной

недостаточностью в 83% случаях хотя бы один раз нуждаются в госпитализации.

Сердечная недостаточность – синдром, развивающийся вследствие нарушения

способности сердца к наполнению и/или опорожнению, возникающий в условиях

дисбаланса вазоконстрикторных и вазодилатирующих нейрогормональных

систем, сопровождающийся недостаточной перфузией органов и систем;

проявляется жалобами: одышкой, слабостью, сердцебиением и повышенной

утомляемостью, при прогрессировании - задержкой жидкости в организме

(отечный синдром). Ишемическая болезнь сердца и гипертоническая болезнь

сердца являются наиболее частыми причинами СН.
Hubungan Gaya Hidup Dan Status Gizi Dengan Kejadian Hipertensi Pada Orang Dewasa Di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Sentosa Baru Kecamatan Medan Perjuangan
Authors: Sitorus Pasulina
Published: February 2023

Hipertensi merupakan suatu keadaan dimana tekanan darah melewati batas normal sistolik 140 mmHg atau lebih dan diastolik 90 mmHg atau lebih pada 2 kali pengukuran dalam waktu selang 2 menit. Penyebab terjadinya hipertensi yaitu gaya hidup yang tidak sehat dan status gizi yang tidak baik. Gaya hidup yang tidak sehat akan berdampak buruk pada status gizi dan akan mempengaruhi perubahan tekanan darah. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui hubungan gaya hidup dan status gizi dengan hipertensi pada dewasa. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian cross sectional. Sampel penelitian 50 orang dewasa menggunakan metode purposive sampling. Data gaya hidup (kuesioner dan FFQ), status gizi (Indikator Indeks Masa Tubuh = BB/TB2, alat pengukur tinggi badan yaitu microtoice, dan alat pengukur berat badan yaitu timbangan digital), data hipertensi (tensimeter digital). Analisis data menggunakan uji korelasi rank spearman dan uji regresi linier berganda. Hasil analisis uji korelasi rank spearman terdapat hubungan yang positif dan signifikan antara gaya hidup dengan hipertensi pada orang dewasa, artinya artinya semakin baik gaya hidup orang dewasa maka semakin baik pula hipertensi pada orang dewasa (p = 0,599). Terdapat hubungan yang positif dan signifikan antara status gizi dengan hipertensi pada orang dewasa, artinya semakin baik status gizi maka semakin baik pula hipertensi pada orang dewasa (p = 0,615). Hasil uji regresi linier berganda terdapat hubungan yang positif dan signifikan antara gaya hidup dan status gizi dengan hipertensi pada orang dewasa (Y=-1,40+0,044X1+0,091X2), artinya semakin baik gaya hidup dan semakin baik status gizi maka semakin baik hipertensi pada orang dewasa. Kata kunci : gaya hidup, status gizi, hipertensi
The utilization of pumpkin as a substitution ingredient for making steam cake to improve organoleptic quality and food acceptance
Authors: Mahalia Lamia Diang , Supriyono Teguh , Sari Frensia Desi Riska
Published: February 2023

Background: Pumpkin production in Indonesia is quite high but its utilization is still low. Public knowledge related to pumpkin is very simple, starting from how to process it until become a food product. Pumpkin can be processed into various kinds of food like steamed cake. Aim: The aim of this research is to determine the right concentration of pumpkin and wheat flour from the panelist's point of view in an effort to improve the organoleptic quality and acceptability of the pumpkin steam cake.  Methods: This is an experimental research with a completely randomized design. The first stage is making of pumpkin steam cake consist of three concentration variations of pumpkin vs wheat flour. The formulas are P1 (10% : 90%), P2 (20% : 80%) and P3 (30% : 70%). The second stage is to carry out organoleptic and acceptability tests. The data is processed and analyzed descriptively. Results and discussion: Most of panelists was very liked with pumpkin steam cake that using P3 formula compared to the P1 and P2 formulas. The steam cake that produced using the P3 formula has a very yellow color, very distinctive aroma of pumpkin, very sweet taste, and very soft texture. Conclusion: The substitution of pumpkin in the manufacture of steam cake can improve its organoleptic quality and acceptability. This finding is expected to provide information regarding the use of pumpkin as a food product, so it can increasing people's consumption of nutritious food.
DEVELOPMENT OF THE DOWN PASSING EXERCISE TOOL FUTSAL EXTRACURRICULAR JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Authors: Bangun Sabarudddin Yunis , Sihombing Raja Syaifullah , Hadinata Rafli
Published: February 2023

The purpose of this study was to develop a tool for passing down training for junior high school students in extracurricular Futsal. The subjects in this study were extracurricular Futsal students at Harapan Mekar Middle School, Medan. The research instrument used was a questionnaire/questionnaire. The results of the development research data were obtained through expert evaluations and group trials through filling out questionnaires. The results of the material expert validators as a whole in Phase I obtained results of 86% and in Phase II obtained results of 90%. Categorized as "Eligible" and the results of the media validators as a whole in Phase I obtained results of 88% and Phase II obtained results of 86 % categorized as “Eligible”. The results of student questionnaires in the small group trial obtained results of 90.1% categorized as "Very Eligible" and the results of student questionnaires in the large group test obtained results of 88.8% categorized as "Eligible". The final assessment of this product as a whole is "Eligible" as a medium or a means to help under-passing practice for Futsal extracurricular junior high school studen
STUDENTS' INTEREST AND MOTIVATION SURVEY ON BASKETBALL EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AT SMP NEGERI 5 INDRALAYA UTARA
Authors: Darajat Imam Rafii'u , Hartati Hartati , Aryanti Silvi
Published: February 2023

This study aims to determine the interest and motivation of students towards basketball extracurricular activities at SMP Negeri 5 Indralaya Utara District. This research method is a descriptive quantitative oneshot case study. The subjects in this study used a total sampling technique with 47 students taking basketball extracurricular activities. Collecting data in this study using a questionnaire that was distributed directly. Data analysis in this study used descriptive statistics of percentages in the form of a frequency table. Based on the research results obtained regarding the interest and motivation of students towards extracurricular activities of basketball at SMP Negeri 5 Indralaya Utara District with a percentage of 49.9% included in the sufficient category. The findings of this study that the interest and motivation of students in basketball extracurricular is sufficient because this basketball extracurricular is still relatively new at SMP Negeri 5 Indralaya Utara and requires adaptation for students because the initial response of students is good so extracurricular can run as it should. The implication of the results of this study is that students' interest and motivation in extracurricular activities can be increased again by improving the training program that is designed to be more attractive, the discipline of trainers and students in order to achieve the desired goals and improve extracurricular and school achievement.
TRADITIONAL GAMES IN IMPROVING LEARNING OUTCOMES OF SQUAT STYLE LONG JUMP IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
Authors: Nasution Alwi Fahruzy , Tarigan Fatin Nadifa , Tanjung Yulia Tiara
Published: February 2023

This study aims to improve the learning outcomes of the squat-style long jump through traditional games in grade VI A SD Agung Persada Bandar Khalipah. The problem in this study is how to improve the squat style long jump through traditional games for elementary school students. The research method used in this research was classroom action research. The population in this study were all students Class VI SD Agung Persada Bandar Khalipah, Deli Serdang Regency with 37 students. From the data analysis that has been done, it can be concluded that using traditional games can have an influence and improve learning outcomes in the squat style long jump. Where in the first learning outcomes test, the research results obtained that the percentage of the average value after conversion was 66.18 and the student's classical learning completeness level was 56.76%. Therefore, traditional games can be used as materials for ways to convey learning to students.
Studying distribution of droplets of aqueous phase before and after ultrasonic treatment of stable oil-water emulsions
Authors: Titova Liubov Mikhailovna , Bisalieva Eldana Ruslanovna , Dzhumaeva Albina Baurzhanovna
Published: February 2023

Interest in application of physical processing methods, in particular, ultrasound technologies, has grown significantly in recent years. Ultrasonic technologies minimize the percentage of water in the extracted oil. The main advantages of the ultrasonic treatment over numerous methods of improving the structural and mechanical properties of heavy metals are its low energy consumption, high efficiency, technical and environmental safety. There have been carried out microscopic studies of the influence of ultrasonic treatment on the disperse phase structure and on the stability of emulsions based on light oil from the Yu. Korchagin field with a mass oil content of 40, 60, 80%. The emulsion stability is shown to become less at the increasing water content in the emulsion. Ultrasonic treatment of stable oil emulsions with 60% of oil content from the Yu. Korchagin field had a significant effect on the emulsion. Both positive (acceleration of stratification) and negative effects (strong heating and evaporation of light oil fractions) were observed. The effectiveness of using ultrasound to intensify the separation of emulsions of the specified composition is confirmed by microscopic analysis of optical images of the emulsion structure, because a significant decrease in the size of water droplets in the layer of the dispersion medium is observed in the course of wave processing.
Participation of chemical reagents in changing physico-chemical properties of fuel oil
Authors: Vlasova Galina Vladimirovna , Salnikova Tatyana Vladimirovna , Pivovarova Nadezhda Anatolievna
Published: February 2023

Quality of process flows and commercial oil products deteriorates due to developing the deposits, which reduces the efficiency of heat and mass transfer and, accordingly, the clarity of rectification, resulting in changes in the component and fractional composition of the processed raw materials. There has been studied the influence of different chemical reagents introduced at the stages of production, treatment and processing of gas condensate and oil on the change in the physicochemical properties of the resulting dark oil products, which are responsible for deposit formation in the field and plant equipment during further processing or storage. The results of experimental studies are presented. Physicochemical properties of fuel oil are shown to be affected not only by the properties of the hydrocarbon feedstock, but also by the composition and concentration of chemical reagents introduced at different stages of production, field preparation and transportation. In the course of the experiment it has been stated that, depending on the concentration of the reagent and its main active substance, the structure of the oil system changes followed by the kinematic viscosity and pour point of the raw material. It has been found that chemical reagents improving the specified characteristics of oil products are able to worsen others.
Increasing energy efficiency of air cooler in associated petroleum gas disposal in oilfields
Authors: Silkina Tat'yana Sergeevna , Lyamina Natalya Fyodorovna
Published: February 2023

Associated petroleum gas (APG) is one of the most important raw materials for industrial petrochemistry. APG burning is accompanied by the release of large volumes of harmful substances into the atmosphere, which leads to the environmental degradation, destruction of non-renewable natural resources, and contributes to the development of negative planetary processes that have an extremely negative impact on the global climate. One of the priority tasks in solving the problem of APG utilization is its cooling, which leads to decreasing gas viscosity, reducing wear of equipment, less hydraulic losses, and the greater operation speed and productivity of the pipeline. Air coolers of gas (ACG) are heat exchangers, whose purpose is condensation of liquid and gaseous media, as well as gas cooling. The advantages of using ACG are saving the cooling water and reducing the waste water, as well as decreasing the labor costs for cleaning ACG. There have been considered the types of ACG and their features. In order to optimize and improve the energy efficiency of the associated gas air cooler, a unit was proposed for cleaning the finned surface of the air cooler heat exchange tubes by using hydraulic nozzles with a full spray cone and by spraying the ACG to increase efficiency. The proposed method will make it possible to safely transfer the gas through main pipelines, maintain the correct pressure inside the reservoir during underground injection, and also lead to the least equipment wear.
EXPRESSIVE MEANS IN ENGLISH FICTION LITERATURE AND THE PECULIARITIES OF THEIR TRANSLATION (BASED ON THE MATERIAL OF THE NOVEL OF E. A. POE “THE GOLD-BUG”)
Authors: Turitsa Olha , Marus Yehor , Dorofeieva-Kuzmina Vira
Published: February 2023

The article is devoted to the study of the peculiarities of expressive means of translation of literary texts into the Ukrainian language. The research material was the short story “The Gold-Bug” by Edgar Allan Poe and its translation into Ukrainian. The relevance of the research topic is determined by the creation of modern versions of translation of literary works, and therefore new emotional means. The aim of the research is to analyze the peculiarities of rendering English expressive means in literary translation.

It is proved that the means of expressiveness include expressive and emotional vocabulary, figurativeness, modality, literary tropes, etc. The method of translation analysis determined that a metaphor is mostly often translated by a syntactic transformation of substitution, an epithet is translated by the selection of a dictionary equivalent, a comparison is mostly rendered by a syntactic simile or addition, a hyperbole is rendered by a lexical transformation of concretization, and rhetorical questions and exclamatory sentences are often rendered in the translated text by means of permutation syntactic transformation.
FEATURES OF RENDERING THE EVALUATIVE CATEGORY WHEN TRANSLATING POLITICAL SPEECHES
Authors: Heleta Ivanna , Zhmayeva Natalya
Published: February 2023

The article is devoted to the analysis of the methods of translation of linguistic means of expressing the evaluation category based on the material of translations of political speeches from the Ukrainian language into English. In the field of linguistics, the category of assessment causes a number of disagreements. Evaluation as a functional-semantic category extends to all levels of language and is represented by a set of linguistic units with an evaluative meaning, which express a positive or negative attitude of the speaker to the content of the message aimed at the implementation of a certain communicative task. The assessment is characterized by a specific structure. Mandatory components of the evaluative construction are distinguished: evaluative subject and object.

Among the classifications of assessment existing in linguistics, the most appropriate for the analysis of the specified category in political discourse is the classification identified by E. M. Wolf, which provides for the division of rational and emotional, positive and negative, absolute and relative assessment of the subject and the object. The analysis of the presented excerpts revealed that rational and emotional evaluations are represented in almost equal numbers, negative evaluations are twice as large as positive ones and in the comparison of absolute and relative evaluations, the latter is completely absent. The search for a translation counterpart turned out to be a common method of translation of all types of expressions of the evaluation category

Various translation transformations at the grammatical and lexical levels
were applied when translating the means of expression of the evaluation category.
The lexical level is reproduced by searching for equivalents or translational counterparts. At the grammatical level, various grammatical transformations are used,such as permutations, substitutions, additions
CALIBRATION OF SOIL NUTRIENT MEASUREMENTS WITH MULTIPLE EXTRACTIONS USING INDUCTIVELY COUPLED PLASMA (ICP)
Authors: Rostaman Tia , Anggria L. , Kasno A.
Published: February 2023

Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) instrument is a tool used to measure nutrients in the soil, plants, fertilizers, and water, good measurement requires a specific extraction. This study was conducted from March to November 2013 at the Soil Testing and Research Laboratory, Indonesian Soil Research Institute. The soils were collected from the Banten, West Java, and Central Java. The experiment was carried out by the statistical method of two means. The soil used was 100 g of wind-dried soil, which was analyzed by extracting Morgan Venema, Wet Ashing HNO3 and HClO4, Morgan Wolf. The observation was made on the chemical properties of the soil with various concentrations and several extracts. The best extraction was determined based on the value of R2 and the significance of the regression equation between the results of soil analysis of several extractions with the percent yield and nutrient uptake as measured by ICP and AAS tools. The experimental results showed that the ICP-OES and AAS tools could be used with some extractions. This was indicated by the significant regression coefficient data on various extraction. The parameters K, Ca, Mg, Fe, Mn, Cu, and Zn were obtained in the HNO3 and HClO4 extraction, which could be said to be the best extractions used in ICP and AAS equipment. Morgan Wolf extract obtained insignificant results on Cu measurements. This showed that the Cu parameters in the Morgan Wolf extract were not suitable for analysis with ICP.
CHARACTERISTICS AND ANALYSIS OF SHALLOTS FARMING IN DOLOK SILAU SIMALUNGUN, NORTH SUMATRA
Authors: Sipahutar Tumpal , Hidayat Shabil , Girsang Moral Abadi , Haloho Lermansius , Lumbantobing Sarman Paul , Simatupang Sortha , Nainggolan Palmarum , Sembiring Perdinanta , Marpaung Melda S , Napitupulu Delima
Published: February 2023

The purpose of this study is to determine the characteristics of shallot cultivation and to understand the financial feasibility analysis in Dolok Silau Simalungun to enhance the improvement of the technology needed. Methods used in this research are survey and observation methods. Based on the assessment results, it was found that shallot farming which is planted on dry land and small scale in Sarang Padang, Dolok Silau, Simalungun has a 0,05 – 0,1 ha area. The productivity of that farming is low which averaging 5,25 tonnes/ha. The total production cost is Rp 59.598.000 with a B/C ratio of 0,59. The capital of shallot production is Rp 10.743,00 per kg. Most of the shallot production cost is absorbed by labor cost (36 %), followed by seed cost (35%). The increment of revenue can be achieved by improving productivity through the improvement of farming technologies. Technology improvements in shallot cultivation that are needed are increasing plant density, seed quality improvement, replacement of labor weeding, and the use of integrated pest and disease control. To anticipate price fluctuations, farmers need a storage technology that is a group warehouse to keep the shallot when the market price is very cheap. Institutional education needs to be strengthened for the socialization of shallot cultivation technology and innovation for the farmers.
Climate change and emerging pathogens: Toward nature-based solutions
Authors: Chiappelli Francesco , Sekimoto Olivia
Published: February 2023

Our planet has experienced several drastic changes in climate during its history. Nonetheless, human activity in the last two hundred years of industrialization has brought about a significant rise in greenhouse gases, which have led to inexorable global warming and climate change, a direct threat to our ecosystem. Global warming is precipitating the thawing of peri-glacial permafrost, which then releases additional greenhouse gasses, which can be toxic to our health, and alter fresh water supplies and crops. Melting permafrost also releases ancient and novel pathogens potentially harmful to human health. This paper outlines certain nature-based solutions that could bring about carbon-neutral energy generation, as well as immune protective interventions.
The impact of foliar dikegulac and Asahi SL sprays on the shoot production of highbush blueberry nursery plants
Authors: Litwińczuk Wojciech
Published: February 2023

The aim of the present study was to assess the usefulness of dikegulac (2,3:4,6-di-O-isopropylidene-α-Lxylo-2-hexulofuranosonic acid) and Asahi SL (sodium ortho- and para-nitrophenolate, sodium 5-nitroguaiacolate) in production of highbush blueberry nursery plants. The experiment was carried out on three cultivars of highbush blueberry: ‘Bluecrop’, ‘Brigitta blue’ and ‘Darrow’. Pot plants were treated two times with dikegulac (0.1%) or/and Asahi SL (0.2%) foliar sprays in the late spring. The reaction of blueberry clones to the tested chemicals was different. Dikegulac-treated plants developed significantly more shoots making them a good and efficient source of cuttings when using the traditional propagation. Dikegulac limited the shoot elongation of two studied cultivars (‘Bluecrop’, ‘Darrow’). It also reduced the size of leaf blades but generally did not change the fluorescence and the relative content of chlorophyll. The influence of dikegulac in the applied dose was much stronger than the impact of nitrophenolates. The application of Asahi SL, alone or together with dikegulac, did not give any spectacular and advantageous effects.
Comprehensive genetic evaluation of Bulgarian children with syndromic craniosynostosis
Authors: Delchev T , Hadjidekova S , Bichev S , Veleva Ts , Boneva I , Avdjieva-Tzavella D
Published: February 2023

Syndromic craniosynostosis (SC) is a genetically determined premature closure of one or more of the cranial sutures, which may result in severe dysmorphism, increased intracranial pressure along with many other clinical manifestations. The considerable risk of complications along with their significant incidence makes these cranial deformations an important medical problem.

Aiming to elucidate the complex genetic etiology of syndromic craniosynostosis, we investigated 39 children, screened systematically with a combination of conventional cytogenetic analysis, multiplex ligation-dependent probe amplification (MLPA) and array-based comparative genomic hybridisation (aCGH).

Pathological findings were established in 15.3% (6/39) of the cases using aCGH, in 7.7% (3/39) using MLPA and 2.5% (1/39) using conventional karyotyping. About 12.8% (5/39) of the patients with normal karyotype carried submicroscopic chromosomal rearrangements. Duplications were found to be more common than deletions.

Conclusion: The systematic genetic evaluation of children with SC revealed a high prevalence of submicrosopic chromosomal rearrangements (most commonly duplications). This suggests the leading role of those defects in the pathogenesis of syndromic craniosynostosis. The genetic complexity of SC was reaffirmed by the dis Bulgaria covery of pathological findings in various chromosomal regions. Certain genes were discussed in conjunction with craniosynostosis.
“We’ve opened pandora’s box, haven’t we?” clinical geneticists’ views on ethical aspects of genomic testing in neonatal intensive care
Authors: Arsov T
Published: February 2023

The increasing use of genomic testing in neonatal intensive care units (NICU) gives rise to ethical issues. Yet little is known regarding what health professionals implementing the testing think about its ethical aspects. We therefore explored the views of Australian clinical geneticists towards ethical issues in the use of genomic testing in the Neonatal Intensive care Unit (NICU). Semi-structured interviews with 11 clinical geneticists were conducted, transcribed and analysed thematically. Four themes were identified: 1) Consent: the craft is in the conversation, which encapsulated the challenges in the consent process, and with pre-test counseling; 2) Whose autonomy and who decides? This illustrates the balancing of clinical utility and potentially harms the test, and how stakeholder interests are balanced; 3) The winds of change and ethical disruption, recognizing that while professional expertise is vital to clinical decision-making and oversight of mainstreaming, participants also expressed concern over the size of the genetics workforce and 4). Finding Solutions – the resources and mechanisms to prevent and resolve ethical dilemmas when they arise, such as quality genetic counseling, working as a team and drawing on external ethics and legal expertise. The findings highlight the ethical complexities associated with genomic testing in the NICU. They suggest the need for a workforce that has the necessary support and skills to navigate the ethical terrain, drawing on relevant ethical concepts and guidelines to balance the interests of neonates, their careers and health professionals.
Does an increase in education quality cause developing countries to catch up?
Authors: Goczek Łukasz , Witkowski Bartosz , Witkowska Ewa
Published: February 2023

We investigate whether increasing the education quality causes increases in economic growth allowing poorer countries to catch up. To this end, we extend Nelson-Phelps's classic paper by introducing differences in education quality (proxied by students' performance on the Program for International Student Assessment [PISA] test) in a leader-follower type of growth model with knowledge diffusion. We use students' performance in a standardized international PISA test to measure education quality's impact on economic growth using a panel Vector Error Correction allowing for cross-correlation in the co-integration analysis in a set of all countries observed over the years 1975–2018. Additionally, we consider the possible reverse causality that characterizes economic development and the quality of education. Our results confirm the relevance of education quality as a significant causal factor of economic growth. However, further analyses indicate that the discussed relation is long-run, which may have important implications for policymakers.
Competitive potential vs. the competitive position of the high-tech sector in European Union countries
Authors: Juchniewicz Małgorzata , Łada Magdalena
Published: February 2023

Despite a considerable body of research and gathering information on advanced technologies, there is still a study gap concerning its importance from the perspective of international competitiveness. Therefore, a question arises: what affects the competitive potential and how does it contribute to the competitive position of the high-tech sector in European Union (EU) countries? For this reason, a study was taken up to evaluate the competitive potential and competitive position of the high-tech sector in EU countries. Defining the competitiveness, competitive potential, and competitive position in the industry was the starting point for the analysis. Further, selected indices were used to evaluate the competitive potential and to establish a competitive position. The synthetic competitiveness index was also calculated. The study identified the decisive factors having an impact on the competitive potential and competitive position of the sector and the relationship between them.
PELATIHAN LITERASI DIGITAL UNTUK GURU PAUD DI WILAYAH SUKABUMI JAWA BARAT
Authors: Roshonah Adiyati Fathu , Damayanti Anita , Rahmatunnisa Sriyanti , Masykuroh Khusniyati
Published: February 2023

Banyak guru PAUD yang belum memahami manfaat penyajian pembelajaran melalui perangkat IT khususnya para guru PAUD di wilayah Sukabumi Jawa Barat, terutama hal-hal yang berkaitan bagaimana cara untuk memperoleh program-program yang tepat dan baik untuk digunakan sebagai media pembelajaran digital dengan biaya yang murah dan mudah. Berdasarkan hal tersebut maka pelatihan literasi digital untuk guru PAUD di wilayah Sukabumi Jawa Barat sangat diperlukan, agar guru terampil memperoleh dan memanfaatkan program-program pembelajaran berbasis teknologi digital serta menerapkannya di setiap pembelajaran. Pelatihan literasi digital yang dimaksud adalah bagaimana guru memanfaatkan situs pembelajaran melalui aplikasi play store pada hand phone android untuk memperoleh free books dan men-download berbagai materi atau media pembelajaran dengan youtube. Subjek sasaran kegiatan adalah 18 orang guru PAUD se-kota Sukabumi dan mahasiswa PGPAUD di Universitas Muhammadiyah Sukabumi (UMMI). Penentuan sasaran merupakan hasil kajian kebutuhan di tengah masyarakat Sukabumi yang belum memahami pemanfaatan dan penggunaan  perangkat pembelajaran IT yang murah dan mudah dari aplikasi di playstore dan youtube HP android  atau laptop yang dimilikinya, untuk lebih menarik minat belajar literasi anak. Melalui subjek sasaran kegiatan diharapkan dapat meningkatkan pengetahuan cara meningkatkan literasi pada anak usia dini melalui program-program digital, diharapkan guru PAUD menjadi agen perubahan yang modern dan berkeunggulan di tengah masyarakat.
PELATIHAN TERNAK LELE DAN SAYURAN ORGANIK UNTUK KEMANDIRIAN EKONOMI KELUARGA PADA MASA PANDEMI COVID 19
Authors: Zulfitria Zulfitria , Susanto Ahmad , Rahmatunnisa Sriyanti , Aswir Aswir , Widiyasari Ririn
Published: February 2023

Dengan terjadinya Covid 19 menghantam berbagai sektor bidang kehidupan salah satunya bidang ekonomi. Dampaknya membuat masyarakat menjadi terpuruk, banyak kepala keluarga yang menjadi korban PHK, menurunnya kesehatan, terancam krisis pangan, dan berpenghasilan harian yang hilang selama Covid 19. Salah satu solusi mengatasi hal tersebut adanya pengabdian ke masyarakat dari kampus Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta Bersama mitra yaitu KLR Cinta (Kampung Ramah Lingkungan Ciangsana Tercinta). Kegiatan dilakukan berupa memberikan pelatihan dan pendampingan ternak lele dan sayuran organic di Desa Ciangsana Gunung Putri Bogor. Tujuan kegiatan ini diharapkan dapat membantu masyarakat terdampak Covid 19 dalam membantu sektor perekonomian keluarga dengan menghemat pengeluaran belanja lauk dan sayur. Metode pengabdian ini dilakukan dengan cara memberikan pelatihan langsung ke warga di Desa Ciangsana dengan tetap menjalankan protokoler kesehatan ketat berupa memakai masker dan peserta pelatihan yang dibatasi. Hasil pelatihan ini diharapkan bahwa masyarakat  dapat memanfaatkan lahan pekarangan rumah untuk beternak lele dan menanam sayuran organic untuk memenuhi kebutuhan pangan sehari-hari sebagai upaya ketahanan pangan di masa pandemik covid 19. Pentingya pelatihan ini membawa masyarakat mendapatkan penghasilan serta kegiatan positif dan produktif selama di rumah juga melaksanakan anjuran pemerintah dengan lebih banyak beraktivitas di rumah .
EDUKASI TANGGAP BENCANA MELALUI SOSIALISASI KEBENCANAAN SEBAGAI PENGETAHUAN ANAK TERHADAP MITIGASI BENCANA BANJIR
Authors: Qurrotaini Lativa , Amanda Putri Anggie , Susanto Ahmad , Sholehuddin Sholehuddin
Published: February 2023

Sejumlah wilayah Bodetabek (Bogor Depok Tangerang Bekasi) dilaporkan terendam banjir akibat intensitas hujan deras yang turun seharian penuh. Kabupaten Tangerang khususnya Perumahan Puri Kartika Ciledug yang terletak di Provinsi Banten yang hampir menjadi langganan banjir, hal ini terjadi karena kawasan ini yang cukup rendah kemudian terdapatnya rawa-rawa yang dipenuhi dengan sampah serta sungai di sekitarannya. Kawasan Perumahan Puri Kartika juga daerah yang selalu menjadi langganan banjir kiriman dari sungai yang terdapat di daerahMaharta. Kerentanan pada anak-anak terhadap bencana terjadi dikarenakan kurangnya factor keterbatasan pemahaman mereka tentang risiko-risiko di sekeliling mereka yang berakibat tidak adanya kesiapsiagaan mereka dalam menghadapi suatu bencana. Hal ini menunjukkan perlu adanya pengetahuan tentang bencana dan pengurangan risiko bencana sejak dini pada anak untuk dapat memberikan pemahaman dan pengarahan langkah-langkah yang harus dilakukan saat terjadinya suatu ancaman bencana yang ada disekitar mereka. Berdasar analisis situasi dan permasalahan mitra tersebut maka diperlukan masyarakat yang harus siap menghadapi suatu bencana, mengantisipasi bencana dan beradaptasi dengan bencana, di kenal sebagai upaya mitigasi bencana. Solusi yang ditawarkan adalah kegiatan sosialisasi tanggap bencana kepada anak untuk mengudaksi mitigasi bencana di lokasi mitra yaitu di Puri Kartika Ciledug. Peningkatan pengetahuan tanggap terhadap kesiapsiagaan bencana dapat dilakukan melalui sosialisasi dengan tujuan untuk mengedukasi. Hasil dari kegiatan ini yakni pengetahuan peserta (anak usia SD) yang mengikuti sosialisasi memliki pengetahuan yang baik dalam hal mitigasi bencana, terutama bencana banjir
Pola Asuh Orangtua dalam Meningkatkan Budaya Belajar Anak di Desa Pancahan Baru Kecamatan Rao Selatan Kabupaten Pasaman
Authors: Sormin Darliana , Samsidar Samsidar , Mariani Leli
Published: February 2023

This study aims to determine parenting styles in improving children's learning culture in Pancahan Baru Village, Rao Selatan District, Pasaman Regency, as well as what efforts should be given by the community so that children in this new enlightened village have a learning spirit so that a learning culture emerges from the children. . This research uses qualitative research and data collection techniques by means of observation, interviews, and documentation. Family is the first environment for children, family has a huge influence on children's learning success. There are many reasons why parents do not pay special attention to their children, including because they are busy working as farmers to meet the daily needs of the family and the parents' insufficient knowledge. Parents' upbringing plays an important role in enhancing the learning culture, because the way parents educate / care for children also affects children's learning styles. So in improving children's learning culture, it will depend on how the parenting styles are given to their children. The efforts made by parents are educating with habituation, advice, exemplary, reward and punishment
The Performance of V2O5:Ag Nanoparticles as Thin Film and Bulk Pellet Sensor for NO2 and NH3 Detection
Authors: Abdul-Ameer Haidar J. , AL-Hilli Muthafar F. , Ibrahim Fuad T.
Published: February 2023

A comparison of gas sensing performance of V2O5:Ag nanoparticles as thin film and as bulk pellet toward NO2 and NH3 is presented. V2O5:Ag nanoparticles thin films were deposited by vacuum thermal evaporation method on glass substrates while the pellets were prepared by powder technology. XRD patterns of thin film and pellet were polycrystalline with an orthorhombic structure. The value of average grain size is about 60 nm. The morphological properties of the samples have been distinguished by atomic force microscopy (AFM) and field effect scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) which indicated that the films showed homogeneous surfaces morphology and contained pores between the grains.  Sensing results showed a various response to NO2 and NH3 gases. It was found that the sensitivity of thin films sensor is superior to that of the pellets sensor.
Study of the Effect of pH on the Optical Properties of the CdTe Quantum Dots
Authors: Noori Husham. N. , Abdulameer Ameer F.
Published: February 2023

This research aims to study the effect of different pH values on the growth of CdTe nanoparticles during specific times. The reflux method has been used as a method for preparing CdTe quantum dots. A difference in absorbance and intensities of peaks at pH 10.5 and 11.5 was observed during the reaction period. The growth rate of the NPs (nucleation) was irregular at low pH values. Optical examinations showed that the best growth rate of NPs was at pH value 12.