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Animal Representation on UK Children’s Television
Authors: Korimboccus Lynda
Published: November 2021

It is widely accepted that television is a powerful medium and that its influence, particularly on children and young people, can be profound (see for example Canadian Paediatric Society 2003; Strasburger 2004; Matyjas 2015). The representation and categorisation of non-humans in such content may therefore influence a culture’s attitudes towards those species and, by extension, its children’s views. This article investigates animal characters on three hundred and fourteen children’s TV shows across five days of ‘free’ to view UK programming during summer 2020, and is the first study in over twenty-five years (since Elizabeth Paul’s in 1996) to focus specifically on mainstream children’s TV, and the only one to have sole regard for pre- and early primary-age UK viewers. With research clear that the media is so influential, recognising the role of such culture transmission is vital to ‘undo’ unhelpful assumptions about animals that result in their exploitation, and change future norms (Joy 2009). Television media either ignores or misrepresents the subjective reality of many (particularly food) species, but with children preferring anthropomorphised animals to most others (Geerdts, Van de Walle and LoBue 2016), this carries implications in terms of responsibility for our ideas and subsequent treatment of those non-humans in everyday life.
ベトナム科学の「内力」
Authors: Le Tam-Tri
Published: November 2021

今年のトップ10万被引用回数の高い科学者リストにはベトナム国内科学者の人数が増加した。
Life expectancy declines in Russia during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020
Authors: Aburto José Manuel , Schöley Jonas , Kashnitsky Ilya , Kashyap Ridhi
Published: November 2021

Period life expectancy witnessed declines in 2020 at a scale that is unprecedented in recent history. With the recent availability of data from Russia,2 we show that Russia is no exception. Data from death registrations indicate that life expectancy between 2019 and 2020 in Russia fell by -1.68 (95% Confidence interval (CI): -1.72,-1.63) years among males (from 68.4 to 66.7 years) and -1.80 (95% CI: -1.85,-1.76) years for females (from 78.4 to 76.6 years). Comparisons of these losses to those among the 29 countries we previously reported, reveal that life expectancy losses among females were the largest in Russia, while losses among males stand only behind the USA (2.2 years) and Lithuania (1.7 years).
PERJUANGAN DIPLOMASI INDONESIA
Authors: RAHAYU NUR ASTI
Published: November 2021

Bangsa Indonesia menyatakan kemerdekaan pada 17 Agustus 1945 setelah sekian lama dijajah bangsa-bangsa Eropa, terutama Belanda, dan kemudian Jepang. Meskipun sudah memproklamirkan kemerdekaan namun Indonesia masih diincar oleh Belanda yang ingin berkuasa kembali.
Studi Kasus Asuhan Keperawatan Psikososial Dengan Masalah Harga Diri Rendah Situasional Pada Penderita Tb Paru
Authors: Syafitri Fahrini
Published: November 2021

Tuberkulosis (TB) paru merupakan penyakit infeksi menular kronik yang disebabkan oleh kuman Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Penyakit ini masih menjadi masalah kesehatan global menduduki urutan kedua setelah Human Imunodeficiency Virus (HIV) sebagai penyakit infeksi yang menyebabkan kematian terbanyak pada penduduk dunia. Penyakit ini dapat diderita oleh setiap orang, tetapi paling sering ditemukan pada usia muda atau usia produktif yaitu 15-50 tahun. Penyakit ini sering ditemukan pada yang bertubuh lemah, kurang gizi, atau yang tinggal satu rumah dan berdesak - desakkan bersama penderita TB Paru
Arti Pentingnya Toleransi Antar Agama Dalam Persatuan Dan kesatuan Bangsa Indonesia
Authors: Agustina Nine Wahyu
Published: November 2021

Toleransi Beragama adalah sikap untuk saling menerima dan keterbukaan terhadap adanya umat dengan agama yang beragama. Tidak peduli terhadap agama apa yang dianut, setiap orang selayaknya dapat saling menghargai satu dengan yang lain. Tujuan dari toleransi beragama yaitu untuk membuat suasana atau situasi yang harmonis serta meningkatkan persatuan dan kesatuan bangsa indonesia merupakan negara multicultural dengan berbagai keragaman antara lain suku, ras, bahasa, dan juga agama. keberagaman ini merupakan asset bangsa indonesia yang harus dijaga dan dirawat bersama . keberagaman dalam beragama merupakan sebuah kenyataan yang tidak dapat dihindari. sehingga setiap umat beragama mempunyai kewajiban untuk mengakui sekaligus menghormati agama lain tanpa membeda-bedakan, seperti makna "semboyan Bhineka Tunggal Ika yaitu berbeda beda tetapi tetap satu jua
Dielectrophoretic Detection of Electrical Property Changes of Stored Human Red Blood Cells
Authors: Lavi Edwin David
Published: November 2021

The ability to transport and store a large human blood inventory for transfusions is an essential requirement for medical institutions. Thus, there is an important need for rapid and low-cost characterization tools for analyzing the properties of human red blood cells (RBCs) while in storage. In this study, we investigate the ability to use dielectrophoresis (DEP) for measuring the storage-induced changes in RBC electrical properties. Fresh human blood was collected, suspended in K2-EDTA anticoagulant and stored in a blood bank refrigerator for a period of 20 days. Cells were removed from storage at 5-day intervals and subjected to a glutaraldehyde crosslinking reaction to “freeze” cells at their ionic equilibrium at that point in time and prevent ion leakage during DEP analysis. The DEP behavior of RBCs was analyzed in a high permittivity DEP buffer using a three-dimensional DEP chip (3DEP) and also compared to measurements taken with a 2D quadrupole electrode array. The DEP analysis confirms that RBC electrical property changes occur during storage and are only discernable with the use of the cell crosslinking reaction above a glutaraldehyde fixation concentration of 1.0 w/v%. In particular, cytoplasm conductivity was observed to decrease by more than 75% while the RBC membrane conductance was observed to increase by more than 1000% over a period of 20 days. These results show that the presented combination of chemical crosslinking and DEP can be used as rapid characterization tool for monitoring electrical properties changes of human red blood cells while subjected to refrigeration in blood bank storage.
The Path to Contentless Experience in Meditation: An Evidence Synthesis Based on Expert Texts
Authors: Woods Toby , Windt Jennifer , Carter Olivia
Published: November 2021

In contentless experience (sometimes termed pure consciousness) there is an absence of mental content such as thoughts, perceptions, and mental images. The path to contentless experience in meditation can be taken to comprise the meditation technique, and the experiences (“interim-states”) on the way to the contentless “goal-state/s”. Shamatha, Transcendental, and Stillness Meditation are each said to access contentless experience, but the path to that experience in each practice is not yet well understood from a scientific perspective. We have employed evidence synthesis to select and review 135 expert texts from those traditions. In this paper we describe the techniques and interim-states based on the expert texts and compare them across the practices on key dimensions. Superficially, Shamatha and Transcendental Meditation appear very different to Stillness Meditation in that they require bringing awareness to a meditation object. The more detailed and systematic approach taken in this paper indicates that posturally Shamatha is closer to Stillness Meditation, and that on several other dimensions Shamatha is quite different to both other practices. In particular, Shamatha involves greater measures to cultivate attentional stability and vividness on an object, greater focusing, less tolerance of mind-wandering, more monitoring, and more deliberate doing/control. Achieving contentless experience in Shamatha is much slower, more difficult, and less frequent. The findings have important implications for consciousness, neuroscientific, and clinical research and practice. [NOTE: This preprint has not undergone peer review. The peer reviewed version of this article has been published in Phenomenology and the Cognitive Sciences and is available at https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11097-022-09812-y]
Factors Influencing Non-Native EFL Teachers’ Identity Construction at a Saudi School in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Authors: Othman Juliana , Aljuhaish Fahd
Published: November 2021

In recent years, an increasing number of non-native EFL teachers have been recruited to teach English in English dominant settings. Grounded in sociocultural views of identity, the research question of this study focused on how contextual factors influence the professional identity construction of three EFL teachers in a Saudi School in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The study employs a qualitative case study method, where in-depth interviews and classroom observation are utilised. Drawing on Wenger’s (1998) communities of practice framework to analyse and interpret the data, the analysis indicates various factors affecting the EFL Saudi teachers’ professional identity. Findings reveal that identity formation is a complex and highly contextual process. The participants in this study construct their identities by engaging in their teaching environment, shared practices with their peers, engaged in student-parents relationship and participated in professional development. Through transitioning into the English as a second language (ESL) setting, the EFL teachers have demonstrated how professional identity is a dynamic and socially situated construct. As a result, these teachers’ identities may be transformed by the global educational settings in which they work. The findings contribute to our understanding of the importance of a conducive professional environment in supporting teachers to develop their professional identities.
Reading Habits and their Correlation with Reading Achievement among ESL Learners in Selected Malaysian Secondary Schools
Authors: Hassan Isyaku , Azmi Mohd Nazri Latiff , Muhamad Siti Normala , Abdullah Ahmad Taufik Hidayah
Published: November 2021

Reading is a complex process that involves cognitive, physical, intellectual, cultural, and linguistic processes. Research shows that learners who read extensively tend to accomplish a high level of academic achievement. In Malaysia, the educational goal has shifted from simply forming literate citizens to nurturing a well-educated and intellectual society. Promoting efficient reading habits can be an effective approach to realizing this goal. This study, therefore, aims to examine reading habits and ascertain their correlation with reading achievement among final-year English as a Second Language (ESL) learners in selected Malaysian secondary schools. The study utilized a cross-sectional survey in which data were gathered from a sample of 351 ESL learners using questionnaires and written tests as data-gathering instruments. The analysis was conducted by means of descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, and simple linear regression. The findings revealed a significant relationship between ESL learners’ reading habits and their reading achievement. Additionally, ESL learners’ reading habits contribute significantly to their reading achievement. These findings highlight the significance of reading habits in determining ESL learners’ reading achievement itself. However, this study is limited to reading habits and reading achievement among students in selected secondary schools. Thus, further research may replicate this study in the context of computer-assisted or blended learning.
Cross-cultural Language Learning: Interpretative Engagement
Authors: Solodka Anzhelika , Filatova Oksana , Hinkevych Oksana , Spanatiy Oleksandr
Published: November 2021

Conceptualization of foreign language teaching as a cross-cultural interaction means engaging learners in various cultural mediations. Language use becomes a form of interpretative architecture of a target language. Understanding language use from a discursive perspective develops meta-pragmatic awareness and interpretative capacities of learners. The study answers the question of how to design the architecture of context analysis. This research aims to determine the effective ways of interpretative engagement of learners with aspects of pragmatics in the Ukrainian university setting. The study investigates how the process of interaction shapes the engagement of learners in practices of noticing, reflection, and comparison of cross-cultural situations. The data came from a case study on cross-cultural language learning within the second semester, 2021. The study analyzes the audio-recording of the classes, researcher notes, and post-course interviews of 24 participants. This research used a method of the content analysis. The study of the results, based on six categories (narrative analysis, discourse analysis, semiotic analysis, interpretative analyses, conversation analysis, and critical analysis), showed that the learners started to consider the nature of their cross-cultural mediation. The research proved that through such an interpretative engagement, students become engaged into working with languages and cultures. The study presents some recommendations for language teachers to create a meaning-making process from multiple perspectives.
Teacher Electronic Written Corrective Feedback, Trends and Future Directions
Authors: Altamimi Omar Abdullah , Masood Mona
Published: November 2021

The past two decades witnessed increased attention in the role of Written Corrective Feedback (WCF) in improving the English as a second language(ESL) students’ written linguistic accuracy. Several methods were suggested, including the use of the electronic means of providing corrective feedback. The electronic methods proved to be effective despite the limited numbers and contexts. However, the extent of these studies is still unknown. Furthermore, no comprehensive review of the studies had been conducted to date. This systematic literature review will identify and classify the research on providing ESL teachers with Electronic Written Corrective Feedback (EWCF). A survey of several experimental and analytical studies that focused on testing the effect of different methods of EWCF on ESL students was conducted, covering the period between 2006 and 2020. Two major groups of studies emerged from this research, and several gaps were identified. The research concluded with several recommendations regarding the potential tracks for future research on EWCF. The current research will serve as a guideline for ESL writing practitioners and researchers on future teacher corrective feedback in second language writing.
Knowledge and attitude of cardiopulmonary resuscitation training and automated external defibrillators training among medical interns in a private medical college
Authors: Bhat Archana , Mahmood Lulu Sherif , Aroor Akshatha Rao
Published: November 2021

Background: Knowledge about basic life support (BLS) is mandatory for health-care professionals.
Aims and Objectives: This study is done with the objective to evaluate the knowledge about cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) among medical students who have completed MBBS course and has enrolled for internship.
Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study using a validated questionnaire was given to MBBS interns before BLS training and same questionnaire was given 1 month after the training. The questionnaire included knowledge and attitudes toward use of CPR and AED and management of choking.
Results: Out of the 86 students who answered the questionnaire, the mean score was 11.28 during the pre-test. In the post-test questionnaire, the mean score was 13.91. There was a statistically significant difference (P=0.000) in the post-test scores conducted after 1 month. About 39.6% of students scored average marks (5–10) in the pre-test and 60.4% of students scored good (10–15) marks in the pre-test. After the training session in the post-test, 97.7% of students scored good marks (10–15) while only 2.32% scored average marks. P<0.001, Chi-square=35.97 is highly significant.
Conclusion: BLS training helps to increase knowledge of CPR and the use of an AED.
ANI scoring system – In differentiating alcoholic and non-alcoholic liver disease
Authors: Anitha G  , Sivakumar J  , Ponniraivan Kalavathy
Published: November 2021

Background: Alcoholic liver disease/non-alcoholic liver disease Index – ANI scoring system was constructed for clinically diagnosing the etiology of liver diseases, avoiding the risks of liver biopsy.
Aims and Objectives: This study aims to test the reliability of ANI scoring system as a non-invasive method to distinguish alcoholic liver disease (ALD) from non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
Materials and Methods: This retrospective study was conducted on 177 (114 men and 58 women) treated as inpatients in Trichy SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Trichy, in the period of December 1, 2015–August 1, 2016. About 40 patients with etiology of viral, autoimmune, and biliary lithiasis were excluded. A total of 137 patients (98 men and 39 women) were classified into two groups, ALD (70) and NAFLD (67) based on diagnosis. Parameters of ANI – AST, ALT, MCV, BMI, and sex were recorded. ANI was calculated by online calculator.
Results: ANI was significantly higher in patients with ALD than NAFLD (P<0.01). The cutoff value of ANI is –0.11.
Conclusion: On the basis of the results, ANI scoring system may be used in clinically distinguishing ALD from NAFLD, avoiding the risks of liver biopsy.
Symptomatology of COVID-19 - Lessons from a meta-analysis across 13 countries
Authors: Gamakaranage Champika Saman Kumara , Hettiarachchi Dineshani , Ediriweera Dileepa , Jayasinghe Saroj
Published: November 2021

Background: COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in varying clinical manifestations and mortality rates. There is no consensus on the symptomatology that would guide researchers and clinicians.
Aims and Objectives: The objective was to identify symptoms and their frequencies of COVID-19 with a meta-analysis of studies from several countries.
Materials and Methods: Data sources: A systematic review using PubMed and Google Scholar data sources and reference tracing were used to identify 7176 articles. Eligibility criteria: Suitable articles were selected manually with selection criteria and 14 original articles included in meta-analysis. Data abstraction and analysis: PRISMA guidelines used for data abstraction and a table was generated by feeding it with numbers and proportions of each symptom described. A meta-analysis was carried out using random effect models on each symptom separately across the studies and their prevalence rates and 95% confident intervals were calculated.
Results: Selected 14 studies, either cross-sectional or cohort studies are analyzed. There were 2,660 confirmed cases of COVID-19. The majority were from China (n=2,439, 91.7%) and remainder from the Netherlands, Italy, Korea, and India and one article from Europe. There were a total of 32 symptoms identified from the meta-analysis and additional 7 symptoms were identified from reference searching. The most common symptoms were (prevalence >50%): fever (79.56%, 95% CI: 72.17–86.09%), malaise (63.3%, 95% CI: 53.1–73.0%), cough (56.7%, 95% CI: 48.6–64.6%), and cold (55.6%, 95% CI: 45.2–65.7%). Symptoms of intermediate incidence (5–49%) were anosmia, sneezing, ocular pain, fatigue, sputum production, arthralgia, tachypnea, palpitation, headache, chest tightness, shortness of breath, chills, myalgia, sore throat, anorexia, weakness, diarrhea, rhinorrhea, dizziness, nausea, altered level of consciousness, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Rare symptoms (<5%): tonsil swelling, hemoptysis, conjunctival injection, lymphadenopathy, and rash.
Conclusion: We found (25/32, from meta-analysis) symptoms to be present in ≥5% of cases which could be considered as “typical” symptoms of COVID-19. The list of symptoms we identified is different from those documents released by the WHO, CDC, NHS, Chinese CDC, Institute Pasteur and Mayo Clinic. The compiled list would be useful for future researchers to document a comprehensive picture of the illness.
Changes in post-operative renal function and coagulation profile after hydroxyethyl starch administration in patients undergoing orthopedic hip surgery under spinal anesthesia
Authors: Kamal Kirti , Bhandari Monika , Bansal Priyanka , Ahlawat Geeta , Bala Renu , Aggrawal Diya
Published: November 2021

Background: Hydroxyethyl starch solutions which have been introduced some three decades ago, have been extensively used for treatment of intraoperative hypovolaemia.
Aims and Objectives: The present prospective study was conducted to study changes in post-operative renal function and coagulation profile in patients undergoing orthopedic hip surgery under spinal anesthesia after coloading with 6% HES 130/0.4.
Materials and Methods: Seventy patients, aged between 50 and 80 years, of either sex, belonging to ASA physical Status I and II, scheduled for orthopedic hip surgery under spinal anesthesia were included in the study. As per the group allocation, coloading was done with 7.5 mlkg-1 of either Group RL or 6% 130/0.4 Group HES during the 1st h of surgery. Venous samples were withdrawn before the day of surgery, on the day of surgery, and on the 3rd day of surgery.
Results: No statistically significant difference between renal and coagulation profile was found among groups.
Conclusion: Thus, we recommend using tetrastarch (6% HES 130/0.4) for intraoperative hypovolemia in elderly patients with normal renal function and coagulation profile undergoing orthopedic hip surgery.
Analisis Tingkat Kepuasan Mahasiswa pada Layanan Sistem Informasi Akademik Studi Kasus Universitas X Menggunakan Metode Fuzzy Service Quality
Authors: Sodik Anwar , Ma'sum Muhammad
Published: November 2021

Pada era digital saat ini, teknologi informasi banyak diterapkan di dalam suatu organisasi guna meningkatkan produktivitas dan efisiensi, salah satunya yakni Universitas X yang memiliki Sistem Informasi Akademik. Namun, pada sistem informasi akademik yang dipergunakan saat ini masih belum terdapat penilaian terkait kepuasan layanan oleh mahasiswa sebagai pengguna aktif. Oleh karena itu, diperlukan sebuah sistem informasi analisis tingkat kepuasan mahasiswa pada layanan sistem informasi akademik dengan menggunakan metode Fuzzy Service Quality. Tahapan yang dilakukan peneliti yaitu membagikan kuesioner secara random untuk mahasiswa angkatan tahun 2017 sampai 2020 sebagai pengguna yang masih aktif. Hasil dari jawaban responden diolah menggunakan metode Fuzzy Service Quality (F-SERVQUAL) berdasarkan lima dimensi, yaitu reliability, responsiveness, empathy, assurance, dan tangible. Dari hasil analisis, diperoleh tingkat kepuasan pada layanan sistem informasi akademik Universitas X sebesar 86% dari 166 sampel data.
URBAN MUSIC OF ALEXANDRAPOLE AND KOMITAS
Authors: Harutyunyan H. H.
Published: November 2021

The ašugh society in Alexandrapol (now Gyumri) emerged and developed under the immediate effect of historical-cul­tural processes. This society carried out an important mission with the public acknowledgment it possessed. It was an embodiment of the new qualities in the Armenian national thought in all the spheres of the ašugh school: ideological, propagandistic, music-poetic, etc.Among the songs leaning towards the Near East ašugh traditions that constituted the huge heritage of about forty ašułs, the songs based on Armenian verses display the modal, prosodic and stylis­tic features of Armenian monodic music. My paper presents the criteria in the song-creation of the ašugh society of Al­exandrapol, which are fully in line with Komitas’s fundamental principles of Ar­menian national song art.
FAİZSİZ FİNANS MUHASEBE STANDARDI 8 (FFMS 8 İCARE VE İCARE MÜNTEHİYE BİTTEMLİK) ÇERÇEVESİNDE FİNANSAL KİRALAMA İŞLEMLERİNİN MUHASEBELEŞTİRİLMESİ
Authors: KAYA Yusuf , UTKU Mehmet
Published: November 2021

Kamu Gözetimi Muhasebe ve Denetim Standartları Kurumu (KGK) tarafından 2019 yılında Faizsiz Finans Muhasebe Standartları (FFMS) yayınlanmaya başlamıştır. Bu çalışmada, “FFMS 8 İcare ve İcare Müntehiye Bittemlik” standardı çerçevesinde finansal kiralama (icare müntehiye bittemlik) işlemlerinin muhasebeleştirilmesi ve ilgili standardın TFRS 16 Kiralamalar standardıyla karşılaştırılması amaçlanmıştır. Bu kapsamda bir faizsiz finans kuruluşunun (FFK) hem kiraya veren hem de kiracı olduğu durumlarda, FFMS 8 standardının nasıl uygulanacağı bir örnek üzerinden ortaya konmuştur. Ayrıca FFK’ların halihazırda uyguladıkları TFRS 16 standardı ile FFMS 8 standardı karşılaştırılmıştır. Finansal kiralama işlemleri ile icare müntehiye bittemlik işlemleri benzerlik gösterse de sözleşmenin yapısı ve muhasebeleştirme açısından önemli farklılıklar içerdiği tespit edilmiştir.
Redescription of Hippasa deserticola, the northernmost species of Hippasa (Aranei: Lycosidae), with taxonomic notes on other species of the genus
Authors: Marusik Yu.M. , Nadolny A.A.
Published: November 2021

Hippasa deserticola Simon, 1889, stat. resurr., thought to be a synonym of H. partita (O.Pickard-Cambridge, 1876) is revalidated and redescribed. Two names, Trochosa loeffleri Roewer, 1955, syn. nov., and H. afghana Roewer, 1960, syn. nov., are synonymised with H. deserticola; H. cinerea Simon, 1898, syn. nov., is synonymised with H. partita. The distribution of H. deserticola is mapped based on the published data and the specimens examined. The embolic division and the tegular apophysis in two species belonging to different species groups are illustrated for the first time as well as modification of cuticle on the tibiae. The taxonomic status of H. partita is briefly discussed.
Determinants of Corporate Cash Holdings in Textile Sector of Pakistan
Authors: Khan Hira Ali , Ahmad Wisal , Rahman Ihtesham Ur
Published: November 2021

This study analyzes the impact of tools used for cash holding in the textile sector of Pakistan for the period of 14 years (2005-2018). The tools consist of firm dimension, influence, capital expenditure, expansion opportunity, liquidity, cash stream and cash stream instability and extra expenditure. Unbalanced dynamic panel data is engaged for empirical estimation. For estimation of consistent result active panel information i-e Two-step scheme widespread process of moments is used. System generalized method of moments (GMM) design estimation reveals that compact dimension control, capital expenses, cash stream, cash stream instability and extra dummy affect cash holdings positively while liquidity and growth opportunities affect cash holdings negatively. Lagged cash is used as an instrumental variable and its positive implication (coefficient) reveal that the prior year reserve of cash have a significant impact on the current year and, suggesting these companies have a target level of cash. The academic implication indicates that larger companies in the textile sector retain more cash and easy access to diversify and advance sophisticated technology projects and furthermore will compete in the open market economy.
A Comparative Study of Students' Perceptions about Career Options in Art & Design
Authors: Pirzada Gouhar , Gul Fariha , Mahmood Muhammad Abdullah
Published: November 2021

This research aims to examine secondary and higher secondary students' perceptions about career options related to Art & Design studies. A comparative study approach is conducted between the secondary and higher secondary students who opted for Art & Design and the prospective students of Art & Design. Each data set includes 200 respondents from both types of students, making a data set of 400 respondents. Based on constructionism and symbolic, philosophical assumptions, quantitative research methodology has been induced to complete this research. The data is gathered through structured telephonic interviews to analyze the responses. For this research, a checklist was designed that included the same type of questions from both types of students. The results show that the students, specifically in the context of Pakistan, look forward to being employed in a lavish environment through seeking professional degrees apart from whether the field they are choosing would win their interest. This study recommends researching the institutes where Art & design is not a part of the educational programs to transmit the attention of authorities towards it.
North American Aboriginal Philosophy of History: A Historical Thick Interpretation of Deloria's God Is Red
Authors: Shafiq Qasim , Javaid Sahar , Waheed Sadia
Published: November 2021

Native American history, for its ceremonial/cyclic time sequence, is often seen as a part of Native American mythology. Regarding civilization, Euro-American historians compare it with Reason, and hence, undermine the view of Native American history as the factual assessment of the aboriginal world. Deriving methodical approaches from the insights of Norman K. Denzin, this article aims to explore within the domain of Native American non-literary writings the nature of Native American history. The analysis of the methodical connection between historical thick interpretation and its praxis in Native American historiography illustrates the dynamics of Native American philosophy of history disregarded by Eurocentrism. This analysis employs critical techniques anchored in the historical thick inscription proposed by Denzin to understand the philosophy of Native American history Vine Deloria Jr. represents in God Is Red concerning modern historiographical modes.
Micro-Takaful by Takaful Operators in Pakistan: Problems and their Solutions from the Practitioners' Perspective
Authors: Ayaz Mohammad , Saeed Maryam , Ashraf Muhammad Ather
Published: November 2021

This study investigates the underlying reasons behind the limited offering of micro-takaful(insurance) products by takaful operators in Pakistan and suggests solutions to enhance thegrowth of micro-takaful products in the country. The study is qualitative in nature. The researchers conducted atotal of twenty (20) semi-structured interviews of relevant Islamic finance practitioners (5 sales heads, 5 businessheads, 5 product development heads, and 5 sales agents) working at all five takaful operators (Dawood FamilyTakaful Ltd., Pak-Qatar General Takaful, Pak-Qatar Family Takaful, Pak Kuwait Takaful, Takaful Pakistan Limited)operating in Pakistan. NVIVO 12 software was used for generating items, codes, word clouds and text searchqueries. According to the findings of this study, the issues faced by practitioners include the poor financialcondition of the public, lack of sufficient funds with takaful operators, lack of cooperation among takaful operators,lack of customer awareness and interest, lack of takaful experts and diversified takaful products, absence of aculture of takaful practices, and lack of research and product development in the field of micro-takaful.Academicians should develop suitable micro-takaful products according to the needs of the public, and theregulator can require takaful operators to offer micro-takaful products.
Issue of Identity in Jamaica's A Small Place and Hamid's The Reluctant Fundamentalist: A Comparative Postcolonial Study
Authors: Nawaz Arshad , Hayat Mazhar , Iftikhar Nimra
Published: November 2021

The study analyzes the issue of identity under postcolonialism by comparing two postcolonial novels from different countries. The data consists of selected textual passages taken from the two works to invoke comparative study. Hamid presents that America is acting like a Neo-colonial power to show its superiority, while Kincaid evinces the realistic manner that depicts the inferiority of indigenous culture, which is also the result of Neo-colonialism. Postcolonial theory is used as a research methodology. Homi K. Bhaba's concepts of identity, hybridity, mimicry and otherness provide a basic framework for the research. Fanon's concept of national identity will also provide support for the completion of this research. The research concludes that the elite and educated class should seek identity from their own culture rather than adopting the westernized mimic culture, which makes them an inferior race in order to show their own superiority.
Journalistic Ethics in Islam
Authors: Shabana Razia , Qasim Lubna , Zamir Abdul Nasir
Published: November 2021

Islam provides ethical rules for media also. The human beingis independent and respectable. The material should bebeneficial for all. Islamic rules for journalistic ethics are authentic. Muslimsare responsible for the reformation of the world. Islam clears the basicconcept of the universe, human being, and code of life that is God made.Islam provides rules for media persons, material, and conveying process.These are compulsory for Muslims and general for all over the world.Reformation, through media, is crucial to protect the nations. It is difficult,to tell the truth to rulers and powerful people but very important to stopbeing cruel to the common people. Media is controlling the thinking leveland direction of the world. The media may be wrong or right. Islam provideseternal journalistic ethics. If Muslims, especially and rest of the world,generally act upon these ethical rules, media cannot be harmful.
Effectively Managing Classroom: A Case Study of Four Novice Elementary Teachers in Private Schools
Authors: Saleem Ayesha , Muhammad Yaar , Siddiqui Malahat Fuad
Published: November 2021

This study explored the lived experiences of novice elementary school teachers with respect to classroom management. This study used a phenomenological case study research design. Four novice elementary school teachers struggling with classroom management were selected from private elementary schools in Lahore. Semi-structured interviews were conducted to elicit the lived experiences of the participants. All interviews were audio-recorded and later transcribed for conducting a qualitative content analysis of the data. The analysis revealed that novice teachers faced various challenges in managing their class�and used multiple pedagogical techniques to handle day-to-day classroom issues. Usually, a new teacher is highly dependent on the support and help from the school management; irony, however, is that they seldom receive any. This study contributes to contextual knowledge related to the issues and needs of novice private elementary school teachers at the start of their careers.
Remote video-based outcome measures of patients with Parkinson’s disease after deep brain stimulation using smartphones: a pilot study
Authors: Xu Xinmeng , Zeng Zhitong , Qi Yijia , Ren Kang , Zhang Chencheng , Sun Bomin , Li Dianyou
Published: November 2021

OBJECTIVE

To provide better postoperative healthcare for patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD) who received deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery and to allow surgeons improved tracking of surgical outcomes, the authors sought to examine the applicability and feasibility of remote assessment using smartphones.

METHODS

A disease management mobile application specifically for PD was used to perform the remote assessment of patients with PD who underwent DBS. Connection with patients was first established via a phone call or a social application, and instructions for completing the remote assessment were delivered. During the video-based virtual meeting, three nonmotor assessment scales measuring the quality of life and mental state, and a modified version of the Movement Disorder Society–sponsored revision of the Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale, part III (MDS-UPDRS III) measuring motor abilities were evaluated. After the assessment, a report and the satisfaction questionnaire were sent to the patient.

RESULTS

Overall, 22 patients were recruited over a 4-week period. Among those, 18 patients completed the assessment on the mobile application. The mean duration was 41.3 minutes for video assessment and 17.5 minutes for nonmotor assessment via telephone. The mean estimated cost was 427.68 Chinese yuan (CNY) for an in-person visit and 20.91 CNY for a virtual visit (p < 0.001). The mean time estimate for an in-person visit was 5.51 hours and 0.68 hours for a virtual visit (p = 0.002). All patients reported satisfaction (77.78% very satisfied and 22.22% satisfied) with the virtual visit and were specifically impressed by the professionalism and great attitude of the physician assistant. The majority of patients agreed that the evaluation time was reasonable (50% totally agree, 44.44% agree, and 5.56% neither agree nor disagree) and all patients expressed interest in future virtual visits (61.11% very willingly and 38.89% willingly). No adverse events were observed during the virtual visit.

CONCLUSIONS

Innovation in remote assessment technologies was highly feasible for its transforming power in the clinical management of patients with PD who underwent DBS and research. Video-based remote assessment offered considerable time and resource reduction for both patients and doctors. It also increased safety and was a well-accepted, favored tool. Finally, the results of this study have shown there is potential to combine remote assessment tools with real-life clinical visits and other telemedical technologies to collectively benefit the postoperative healthcare of patients with PD undergoing DBS.
Machine learning–augmented objective functional testing in the degenerative spine: quantifying impairment using patient-specific five-repetition sit-to-stand assessment
Authors: Staartjes Victor E. , Klukowska Anita M. , Vieli Moira , Niftrik Christiaan H. B. van , Stienen Martin N. , Serra Carlo , Regli Luca , Vandertop W. Peter , Schröder Marc L.
Published: November 2021

OBJECTIVE

What is considered “abnormal” in clinical testing is typically defined by simple thresholds derived from normative data. For instance, when testing using the five-repetition sit-to-stand (5R-STS) test, the upper limit of normal (ULN) from a population of spine-healthy volunteers (10.5 seconds) is used to identify objective functional impairment (OFI), but this fails to consider different properties of individuals (e.g., taller and shorter, older and younger). Therefore, the authors developed a personalized testing strategy to quantify patient-specific OFI using machine learning.

METHODS

Patients with disc herniation, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, or discogenic chronic low-back pain and a population of spine-healthy volunteers, from two prospective studies, were included. A machine learning model was trained on normative data to predict personalized “expected” test times and their confidence intervals and ULNs (99th percentiles) based on simple demographics. OFI was defined as a test time greater than the personalized ULN. OFI was categorized into types 1 to 3 based on a clustering algorithm. A web app was developed to deploy the model clinically.

RESULTS

Overall, 288 patients and 129 spine-healthy individuals were included. The model predicted “expected” test times with a mean absolute error of 1.18 (95% CI 1.13–1.21) seconds and R2 of 0.37 (95% CI 0.34–0.41). Based on the implemented personalized testing strategy, 191 patients (66.3%) exhibited OFI. Type 1, 2, and 3 impairments were seen in 64 (33.5%), 91 (47.6%), and 36 (18.8%) patients, respectively. Increasing detected levels of OFI were associated with statistically significant increases in subjective functional impairment, extreme anxiety and depression symptoms, being bedridden, extreme pain or discomfort, inability to carry out activities of daily living, and a limited ability to work.

CONCLUSIONS

In the era of “precision medicine,” simple population-based thresholds may eventually not be adequate to monitor quality and safety in neurosurgery. Individualized assessment integrating machine learning techniques provides more detailed and objective clinical assessment. The personalized testing strategy demonstrated concurrent validity with quality-of-life measures, and the freely accessible web app (https://neurosurgery.shinyapps.io/5RSTS/) enabled clinical application.
Bimbingan Teknis Pemanfaatan Aplikasi Laboratorium Virtual dalam Pembelajaran Selaras dengan Revolusi 4.0 (IbM Bagi Guru di MTs Darul Moqomah, Pekanbaru)
Authors: Wahyuni Sri
Published: November 2021

Permasalahan yang dihadapi oleh mitra saat ini yaitu: Guru dan siswa belum mengetahui manfaat laboratorium virtual dalam kegiatan pembelajaran, serta Guru dan siswa belum memanfaatkan laboratorium virtual dalam kegiatan pembelajaran. Tim pengabdian menawarkan solusi permasalahan yang dihadapi mitra memberikan bimbingan teknis menggunakan aplikasi laboratorium virtual bagi guru dan siswa yang menjadi mitra tersebut. Sebagai upaya mengembangkan kualitas pembelajaran sesuai dengan kebutuhan revolusi industri 4.0. Target dalam kegiatan ini adalah mitra mendapatkan peningkatan pemahaman terkait pentingnya pengintegrasian laboratorium virtual dalam aktivitas pembelajaran dan keterampilan guru dan siswa dalam mengoperasikan perangkat laboratorium virtual dalam proses pembelajaran. Dalam kegiatan ini peserta juga diberikan angket untuk menilai sejauh mana penilaian mitra terhadap penerapan virtual lab. dalam pembelajaran.
DAUR ULANG AIR LERI DALAM MENGURANGI LIMBAH RUMAH TANGGA
Authors: Hastomo Widi hastomo
Published: November 2021

This community service aims to educate the community in Bambu Apus Pamulang to be more concerned about waste. Households are productive producers of waste, household waste water can be used as liquid organic fertilizer for hydroponic plants, the water content of leri is nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, sulfur, iron, and vitamin B1. Hydroponics is considered suitable for urban communities, because it does not require a large place, is relatively safe from insects and the harvest period can be controlled, the results are expected to be able to meet the nutritional needs of households with organic vegetables. These community service activities are carried out so that the community is aware of the importance of protecting the environment, starting with simple matters, providing information that households are able to process and utilize leri's waste water, and finally teaching the community members how to grow hydroponic vegetables to ensure the nutrition of families with organic vegetables independently.
Pelatihan Deteksi Karier Thalassemia kepada Bidan di Banyumas
Authors: Rujito Lantip , Santosa Qodri , Lestari Diyah Woro Dwi , Sutrisna Eman , Hapsari Ariadne Tri
Published: November 2021

Thalassemia ranks top on the list of diseases caused by the monogenic mechanism, especially in hematology disorders. Currentlly, Thalassemia ranks 5th in the national health insurance coverage. Prevention is the only effective way to control the clinical, psychological and financial burden of the country. One aspect of prevention is the discovery and genetic counseling process of persons who carry the mutan gene or carier of thalassemia. Midwives as the most peripheral health workers in the national health system are very important in their role in the discovery and counseling of these people. Provision of sufficient knowledge and skills of midwives can be a reliable tool in efforts to prevent thalassemia in the community.
Pelatihan Media Belajar Digital Bagi Guru SDIT Mutiara Pariaman Di Era New Normal
Authors: Rusli Devi
Published: November 2021

Pandemi Covid 19 menyebabkan perubahan dalam dunia pendidikan tanpa pendidikan dalam pembelajaran siswa di sekolah. Guru memerlukan media pembelajaran yang berbasis teknologi digital guna mendukung keberhasilan proses belajar mengajar baik secara online maupun offline (tatap muka). Sementara pemanfaatan media belajar lainnya seperti LCD, video youtube atau video yang dibuat oleh guru, dan lain-lain masih sangat minim. Terkait dengan masalah minimnya literasi dan keahlian guru dalam membuat media pembelajaran, maka perlu dilakukan pendekatan psikologis untuk menambah pengetahuan/wawasan dan keterampilan guru dalam menggunakan media belajar. Solusi yang ditawarkan adalah peningkatan literasi (melalui penyuluhan) dan keahlian (melalui pelatihan) guru membuat media belajar digital yang menyenangkan bagi siswa.
Service Learning Klinis Artikel Ilmiah Guru yang Akan Mengajukan Kenaikan Pangkat Jabatan
Authors: Ifit Novita Sari  , Hayat Hayat
Published: November 2021

The purpose of community service this time is first, helping the teacher's difficulties in writing scientific articles compiled from the results of Class Action Research (PTK) that has been done. Many results are obtained in teacher PTK and need to be published in order to be a reference for teachers and other educators. Second, for the promotion and class of teachers who have been promulgated in Permenegpan No. 16 of 2009 and Permendiknas No. 35 of 2010. Second, scientific articles written by teachers can be used for submissions for promotions and classes of teachers that have been promulgated in Permenegpan No. 16 of 2009 and Permendiknas No. 35 of 2010. Both candies require the calculation of the credit number of functional positions of teachers for the affairs of promotion and class. One of the credit figures is obtained from scientific publications. The target of this community service activity is to help teachers to hone their skills in terms of writing scientific articles and providing assistance / clinical scientific articles until published in the intended journal. The implementation of this activity is scheduled for three months, starting from: (1) giving material, (2) introducing and providing examples of scientific articles that have been published in national and international journals, (3) accompanying teachers in writing scientific papers compiled from the results of PTK, (4) helping teachers to assess the extent to which their scientific writing is worth publishing, and (5) helping to give directions to which journals will be intended to publish their work
CLARIFYING THE ATTRIBUTION OF F. MATYUSHKIN’S DRAWING IN E. ENGELHARDT’S ALBUM
Authors:   JSC “St. Petersburg naval Bureau of machine building “Malachite”, Antonov G.N.
Published: November 2021

This article offers a precise attribution of one drawing in E. Engelhardt’s album. Depicted by F. Matyushkin on September 8, 1819, the three-masted ship under sail is the frigate “Kamchatka” on which the former Lyceum student circumnavigated the world (1817—1819) under the command of V. Golovnin.
“...IF I MEET LANSKOY...” (Zhukovsky’s letter to Delvig, November 1825)
Authors:   Institute of Russian Literature (the Pushkin House), Russian Academy of Sciences, Berezkina S.V.
Published: November 2021

This article contains a commentary on a letter from V. A. Zhukovsky to A. A. Del vig published in the journal Russian Archive in 1891. The article reveals the name of V. S. Lanskoy mentioned in it (without initials), who was the Chairman of the Commission for accepting petitions to the tsar. V. A. Zhukovsky intended to appeal to him regarding the advancement of N. O. Pushkina’s second request for her son and permission for him to leave Mikhailovskoye for treatment. The eff orts were not crowned with success due to the death of Alexander I and the uprising on December 14, 1825, after which the attempts to free the poet from his exile in Mikhailovskoye took on a different character.
Strategies and Means of Presenting a Crisis Event in Modern Media
Authors:   Department of Foreign Languages, Stavropol State Agrarian University, 12 Zootekhnichesky Ln, Stavropol, Russia, Chepurnaya Alena
Published: November 2021

The article deals with an analysis of media reports covering Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 crash in 2014. Russian and American media (CNN and RT news channels) giving significantly different portrayal of the incident have been chosen for the research for the purpose of comparing strategies of communication used and analyzing language means. The strategies of responsibility attribution (substrategy of attack), transcendence, concern, and casting the actors are relied on by CNN journalists when presenting the MH17 crash, whereas the strategies of responsibility attribution (substrategies of distance, denial and shifting the blame), transcendence, and concern are used in the RT coverage. Keywords: Malaysia Airlines MH17, media report, crisis event, event image, communication strategy.