bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
TRNSYS MODEL OF THE COMBI BOILER DOMESTIC HOT WATER CIRCUIT WITH A FOCUS ON THE PARAMETER DEFINITION OF THE PLATE HEAT EXCHANGER
Authors: GÖK Okan , ATMACA Ayşe Uğurcan , EREK Aytunç , ALTAY Hürrem Murat
Published: November 2023

Combi boilers used for both space and domestic hot water heating are one of the common household appliances. Modelling the domestic hot water circuit of a combi boiler for the preliminary evaluation of the laboratory testing is of crucial importance since it decreases the time, cost, and energy spent on the trials. There are various modelling approaches established by the authors of this paper. Domestic hot water circuit of the appliance is modelled previously making use of the Transient System Simulation Tool (TRNSYS 18) and a good agreement is achieved with the experimental and numerical data for the economic mode simulations. The drawback of the current TRNSYS model is the dependence on the experimental data for some of the parameter definitions of the components selected from the TRNSYS library, i.e. UA (multiplication of the overall heat transfer coefficient and the heat transfer area) input of the plate heat exchanger and heat retention effect of the heat cell block. In this paper, a constant value is assigned to the parameter definition of UA instead of a time dependent varied profile. Mean absolute errors covering the steady-state and transient operating regions for the domestic hot water inlet and outlet temperature difference in economic mode simulations stay nearly the same around 0,46°C, 0,82°C, and 0,53°C for 5 l/min, 7 l/min, and 8,7 l/min, respectively, under constant and variable UA approaches. Comfort operating scheme model is established with a couple of experimental data as of the principal application of the constant UA approach. Mean absolute error of the overall domestic hot water inlet and outlet temperature difference profile decreases to 0,5°C in the comfort mode simulation.
EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATION OF THE EFFECTS OF WATER ADDITION INTO THE INTAKE AIR ON COMBUSTION PARAMETERS, ENERGY BALANCE AND DEVELOPING AN EMPIRICAL COMBUSTION DURATION RELATION IN AUTOMOBILE DIESEL ENGINE
Authors: TUTİ Mustafa , ŞAHİN Zehra , DURGUN Orhan
Published: November 2023

The effect of the water addition into the intake air (WAIA) on cylinder pressure, temperature, heat release rate (HRR), combustion duration (CD), and energy balance in an automotive diesel engine have been investigated experimentally. Also, an empirical correlation has been developed for estimating CD using the HRR. This relation has been developed by applying the multiple curve fitting method, taking into account experimental results for different water ratios such as (2, 4, 6, 8, and 10) %, different engine loads, and different engine speeds such as (2000, 2500, 3000, 3500, and 4000) rpms. The test results showed that cylinder pressure values generally increased at (2000, 2500, and 3500) rpm, but they decreased at (3000 and 4000) rpm for all of the selected water ratios. Also, maximum cylinder temperature values have occurred at crank angles farther from TDC for WAIA. Cylinder temperature values mostly decreased at (2000, 2500, and 3000) rpms, but they generally increased at (3500 and 4000) rpms for WAIA. Also, maximum cylinder temperature values were occurred at crank angles farther from TDC for WAIA. HRR values generally decreased at (2000, 2500, 3500, and 4000) rpms, but they generally increased at 3000 rpm. It has been determined that the CDs were generally shortened at all of the engine speeds under full loads with water addition. CD values for NDF and (2.42, 4.22, 5.95, 8.32, 9.46) % water ratios have been determined as (13.10, 12.96, 12.93, 12.68, 12.95, and 13.576) °CA, respectively, at 2000 rpm. The effective power values according to the chemical energy of the fuel generally decrease with WAIA at 2000 rpm. However, the effective power values according to the chemical energy of the fuel increase for high WRs at 4000 rpm.
Six Years Evaluation in Recycling Behaviors After Implementation of Governmental Environmental Awareness Programs (Study Case in Bendungan Village, Indonesia)
Authors: Wiradimadja Dafi Dinansyah , Mori Hisatsuna , Rizkiah Riza
Published: November 2023

Environmental issues like erosion and flooding are primarily brought on by human activity. Human aspects must be considered in formulating environmental solutions because most environmental issues are caused by or stem from human activity. Lack of knowledge, a lack of skills, poor health, and a lack of a strong work ethic are all internal factors that contribute to environmental issues throughout Indonesia, including in Bendungan Village. Additionally, one of the factors contributing to the creation of unintentionally environmentally detrimental conduct is a lack of environmental understanding. Waste is one of the issues in this community; because people are unaware of the implications of their actions, they throw garbage into drains and vacant ground. Improving people's quality of life is one way to solve environmental issues by considering social elements, one of which is through sustainability education and incitement given by the West java Government. Through this concept, citizens are given education about the impact of their previous behavior, one of them is their behavior related to waste. The program also provides economic value to waste so that there is an incentive to maintain the condition of waste managing waste in their village. In order to gather the data for this study, a mixed methods approach (qualitative and quantitative) was used, as well as a review of secondary data, direct observations, and semi-structured questioning. According to this study, the programs showed positive results shortly after the programs are conducted. After 6 years, the evaluation conducted by this study showed that the programs are failing. The obstacles to the program in this village are the lack of facilities that they have, and for cadres to teach people about the environment, the lack of the government to provide formal education for the people and the last obstacle to this program is the economic factor, low amount of sellable garbage such as PET and cans have become a major obstacle in promoting garbage bank, thus lead to failing programs, lead to a conclusion that the programs are not sustainable.
Does Human Capital Link to Agriculture Sector? Review Evidence from Bangladesh
Authors: Sarawar K M Nuruddin , Sarker Swati Anindita , Rahman Airin , Islam Md. Din Il , Alamgir Md. Shah , Adnan K M Mehedi
Published: November 2023

Bangladesh’s economy depends heavily on agriculture, which therefore poses a formidable challenge to ending food insecurity. Education, workforce development, and technical field knowledge upgrades are required for this contest to increase the efficiency of the agricultural industry. The modern agriculture sector is prioritized in terms of sustainable economic growth. A key factor in Bangladesh’s agriculture sector’s growth has been human capital. This study’s main goal was to evaluate the relationship between human capital and agricultural growth in Bangladesh from 1972 to 2021. To examine the relationship between the study variables with the analysis of the long-run and short-run, an autoregressive distributes lag (ARDL) bound testing technique to co-integration was used. The findings showed that every variable has a major impact on the agriculture industry. According to the findings, policy changes are required regarding investments in the education sector to strengthen human capital and an agricultural credit that contributed to increase Bangladesh’s agricultural output.
Use of Benzodiazepines for Anxiety and Mood Disorders among High School Students with Low Academic Status: Implications for Mental Health Interventions
Authors: Adaeze Chike-Okoli N. , Nwanneka Christian-Ike O. , Success Okoli C. , Chukwuebuka Daniel O.
Published: November 2023

The prevalence of anxiety and mood disorders in adolescents is a growing public health concern worldwide. Mental disorders are a global health issue that can devastate the adolescent and family’s mental, physical, emotional, developmental health, and social life. We examined the influence of motivational interviewing (MI) on the relationship between Benzodiazepine medication Use and Anxiety disorders among adolescent university students. A random sample of 1,000 students over 18 attending a large University in southeastern Nigeria was screened (using PHQ-9 and GAD-7). Adolescents with results indicative of anxiety or depressive symptoms (n = 120) were advised to seek psychological health care. Participants who screened positive received either two sessions of MI or treatment as usual. The MI group demonstrated more willingness and confidence in treatment initiation. MI enhanced group treatment engagement in adolescents diagnosed with anxiety and mood disorders. Results indicate that Motivational interviewing mediates between benzodiazepine medication and Cognitive behavioral therapy in treating adolescent anxiety disorders.
A CONTABILIDADE GERENCIAL COMO FERRAMENTA NO PROCESSO DE TOMADA DE DECISÃO
Authors: Nogueira Grazielly Antunes , Nunes Aislan da Silva
Published: November 2023

Este trabalho tem por objetivo analisar a contabilidade gerencial como ferramenta no processo de decisão.  A contabilidade nem sempre foi entendida da maneira como nós conhecemos atualmente. No entanto, com a evolução da sociedade, a contabilidade foi evoluindo e se adaptando conforme as necessidades de cada época. A contabilidade gerencial é o ramo da contabilidade que irá auxiliar os gestores no desenvolvimento de suas funções, utilizando-se de um sistema de informação que irá fazer o registro das operações. Assim sendo, a partir da análise de diversos pesquisadores e autores da área contábil, realizamos uma análise das informações coletadas, abordando como a contabilidade gerencial poderá ser efetiva no processo de tomada de decisão. No decorrer do trabalho, verificamos que a contabilidade gerencial fornece informações específicas e personalizadas para os gestores, permitindo a compreensão profunda das operações da empresa. Portanto, a contabilidade gerencial favorece o processo de tomada de decisão por parte dos gestores das empresas, auxiliando o crescimento e desenvolvimento das organizações por meio do fornecimento de informações gerenciais úteis para os usuários.
FACILITAÇÃO NEUROMUSCULAR PROPRIOCEPTIVA NO TRATAMENTO DE PACIENTES COM PARALISIA CEREBRAL ESPÁSTICA: UMA REVISÃO SISTEMÁTICA
Authors: Vitória Medeiros Rodrigues Jaiane , Evelyn Alves Ribeiro Lima Bruna , Leite Cavalcante de Macêdo Jordano
Published: November 2023

A Paralisia Cerebral (PC) se caracteriza por alterações neurológicas que ocorrem na infância, comprometendo o desenvolvimento motor e cognitivo. É um distúrbio do movimento e da postura que se caracteriza principalmente pelo acometimento motor, acompanhada de outras desordens. Objetivo: Analisar a eficácia da Facilitação Neuromuscular Proprioceptiva (FNP) no tratamento de pacientes com paralisia cerebral espástica. Métodos: Trata-se de uma revisão sistemática de ensaios clínicos randomizados analisados por dois revisores independentes, conforme a recomendação da plataforma PRISMA, utilizando nas bases de dados National Library of Medicine (PubMed), Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro), Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) e LILACS. Resultados: Foram incluídos cinco estudos que abordavam o FNP no tratamento de pacientes com paralisia cerebral espástica, sendo utilizada a escala PEDro para analisar a qualidade metodológica dos artigos. Conclusão: O FNP demonstra ser um conceito promissor na melhora de equilíbrio, marcha, controle de tronco, alinhamento pélvico e independência funcional em pacientes com paralisia cerebral espástica. Entretanto, na literatura atual são necessárias mais evidências de alta qualidade para estabelecer a eficácia ou não do FNP no tratamento desses pacientes.
SUICÍDIO EM PACIENTES PSIQUIÁTRICOS: REVISÃO BIBLIOGRÁFICA
Authors: Silva Santos Raphael , Vinicius de Araujo Silva Marcus
Published: November 2023

O suicídio é a 15a causa mais comum de morte no mundo. As taxas de suicídio são mais elevadas no grupo de pessoas com transtornos. Assim, o suicídio desponta como problema de saúde pública mundial, que afeta pessoas de diferentes idades. Este estudo tem como objetivo identificar os fatores de riscos para comportamento suicida em pacientes psiquiátricos, a fim de fornecer informações para estratégias preventivas, com o intuito de contribuir com o melhor entendimento visando melhorar a situação de saúde e subsidiar o planejamento de ações preventivas nos serviços de saúde.Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa da literatura. A seleção da amostra deu-se por meio do acesso às bases de dados: Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO) e US National Library of Medicine (PubMed Central) a partir dos descritores: Mortalidade, Suicídio e Pacientes Psiquiátricos. Foram incluídos na revisão artigos completos relacionados ao objeto de pesquisa, sem restrição de idiomas, no período de tempo 2015-2020. Para exclusão foram consideradas publicações com datas inferiores e produção incompleta. Assim, selecionaram-se nas bases Scielo e PubMed 09 artigos como corpus de análise. Evidenciou-se que a maioria das pessoas que tentam ou morrem por suicídio apresentam comorbidade psiquiátrica significativa. O risco de suicídio varia com o tipo de transtorno psiquiátrico, sendo mais comum estar associado com a depressão e com os transtornos de uso de drogas. O comportamento suicida está intimamente ligado ao adoecimento psicossocial anterior, sendo a depressão o transtorno psiquiátrico mais relacionado à tentativa suicida.
Accelerating Clean Energy Ambition: How the US Can Meet its Climate Goals While Delivering Public Health and Economic Benefits
Authors: Clemmer Steve , Cleetus Rachel , Martin Jeremy , Moura Maria Cecilia P. , Arbaje Paul , Chavez Maria , Sattler Sandra
Published: November 2023

The United States can cut its heat-trapping emissions rapidly—in line with science-informed goals and its international commitments—and at the same time secure significant economic and public health benefits, according to a Union of Concerned Scientists modeling analysis. Achieving these ambitious—and necessary—benefits will require bold, transformative change across institutions, society, sectors, and the economy. The nation needs clean energy policies beyond the Inflation Reduction Act and other current federal and state policies, as well as new policies that drive a fast, fair phaseout of fossil fuels. Policymakers should take actions appropriate to the urgency of the climate crisis and pursue equitable, just policies that center the well-being of people and communities.
School Administrators’ Support for Teachers’ Training and Maintenance of Digital Literacy Devices, in the Implementation of Digital Literacy Programme in Public Primary Schools in Kitui County-Kenya
Authors: Wambua Esther , Maithya Paul , Kisirkoi Florence , Dr. Samuel N. Njathi Dr. Samuel N. Njathi
Published: November 2023

Purpose: This study sought to assess the school administrators’ support to implementation of digital literacy program in public primary schools in Kitui County. The study sought to find out whether school administrators had facilitated teachers for digital literacy trainings and to examine whether school administrators had provided for maintenance of the digital literacy devices.

Methodology: Descriptive survey research design was used. The target population comprised of 3280 school administrators, who comprised of both head teachers and deputy head teachers and 328 classroom teachers making a total of 3608 respondents. A sample of 10% of the total population was taken making a sample size of 361 respondents, comprising of 328 school administrators and 33 classroom teachers. Self-administered questionnaires were used for data collection. A test- retest was carried out in four public primary schools to establish the reliability of the research instrument. Data collected were analyzed descriptively with help of Statistical Packages of Social Sciences (SPSS) version 28.

Findings: The findings revealed that a large number of teachers were supported by their school administrators to attend digital literacy training sessions. It was further noted that very few administrators always facilitated for repair of the broken parts of the computers 16(9.8%).

Unique Contribution to Theory, Policy and Practice: The findings of the study will guide the leadership in effective delivery of flagship programs like the digital literacy program through multi-agency approaches.
DIVIDENDOS Y RENTAS POR TRANSMISIÓN DE PARTICIPACIONES EN LA IMPOSICIÓN MÍNIMA GLOBAL. COMPARATIVA E INTERACCIÓN CON LA EXENCIÓN DEL IMPUESTO SOBRE SOCIEDADES
Authors: Diego Arribas Plaza
Published: November 2023

La Directiva 2022/2523 ha instaurado en la UE el gravamen global mínimo acordado en el Pilar Dos de la OCDE, que incluye un tratamiento específico para dividendos y rentas por transmisión de participaciones. En particular, cuando se cumplan las condiciones previstas en la norma, estas rentas son obviadas en el análisis de la tributación del grupo. En la presente colaboración se examinan las circunstancias que determinan el ajuste de estas rentas, sus implicaciones materiales y su interacción con la exención del artículo 21 de la Ley del Impuesto sobre Sociedades.
LA NOCIÓN DE CENTRO DE INTERESES ECONÓMICOS EN LA DETERMINACIÓN DE LA RESIDENCIA FISCAL: RTEAC DE19 DE DICIEMBRE DE 2022, RG. 00/04837/2019
Authors: Abelardo Delgado Pacheco
Published: November 2023

El TEAC, en su reciente Resolución de 19 de diciembre de 2022, aborda la configuración del concepto de centro de intereses económicos a los efectos de determinar la residencia fiscal en España de una persona física. En un caso en el que la posible residencia fiscal alternativa se situaba en Andorra, el TEAC aborda las cuestiones tradicionalmente debatidas en torno a esta noción: la ponderación de la renta y el patrimonio, la importancia de la composición del patrimonio, las jurisdicciones con las que deben compararse las rentas y el patrimonio localizados en España y la carga de la prueba en caso de controversia.
LA PROYECCIÓN DE LA CARTA DE LOS DERECHOS FUNDAMENTALES DE LA UNIÓN EUROPEA AL ÁMBITO TRIBUTARIO EN EL SISTEMA EUROPEO DE PROTECCIÓN MULTINIVEL
Authors: María Rodríguez-Bereijo León
Published: November 2023

Este trabajo tiene como objetivo, en primer lugar, analizar los problemas que se plantean en el sistema europeo de protección multinivel de los derechos fundamentales y el papel que está desempeñando la Carta de Derechos Fundamentales de la Unión Europea (CDFUE) en esta tarea, repasando las claves para su aplicación y los problemas sobre su capacidad para limitar la actuación de los poderes públicos de los Estados, de acuerdo con los arts. 51.1 y 53 de la Carta. En segundo lugar, el trabajo se centra en analizar la proyección de la CDFUE sobre la reciente jurisprudencia del TJUE, en particular el alcance del art. 47 de la Carta en relación con asuntos planteados en el ámbito tributario, donde con frecuencia se trata de dirimir hasta qué punto existe un vínculo de conexión entre el derecho europeo y una normativa nacional de contenido procedimental. Esta problemática se extiende también al ámbito de los principios consagrados en la Carta, cuya escasa claridad juega en detrimento de la eficacia de los derechos, como muestra la difusa aplicación del principio de buena administración en el ámbito tributario.
Effects of Matrix and Dendrite Boundary Composition on Stress Corrosion Cracking Performance of Alloy 52M Buttering Layer in Simulated Pressurized Water Reactor Primary Water
Authors: Ma Jiarong , Xiong Qi , Xu Xinhe , Cui Tongming , Lu Zhanpeng , Shoji Tetsuo
Published: November 2023

The oxidation and stress corrosion cracking (SCC) behaviors of Alloy 52M buttering (52Mb) layer were studied in simulated pressurized water reactor (PWR) primary water after microstructure characterization. The 52Mb layer was first postweld heat treatment (1st-PWHT) and follow-up PWHT (FU-PWHT). Two dilution zones (DZs) were found in both the 1st-PWHT and FU-PWHT 52Mb samples. FU-PWHT decreased the Cr content in the first DZ, enhancing the oxidation rate and accelerating the formation of the local oxidation penetration zone at the oxide/substrate interface. Lower Cr content and high Fe content in the DZ were detrimental to the SCC resistance of the 52Mb in PWR primary water.
Lithium Carbonate and Oxalate Salts as Corrosion Inhibitors for Magnesium Alloy AZ31B in NaCl Solution
Authors: John Tizzile J. S. , Jyothymol J. , Chenan Arunchandran
Published: November 2023

The corrosion inhibition effectiveness of dissolved Li2CO3 and Li2C2O4 was studied for Mg alloy AZ31B in 0.1 M NaCl solution. The electrochemical and corrosion inhibition properties of Li salts were studied using potentiodynamic polarization, linear polarization resistance, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, and H2 evolution measurement methods. The corrosion inhibition efficiency as a function of immersion time was also investigated. The morphology and chemical composition of AZ31B surfaces after 24 h immersion in 0.1 M NaCl with and without the addition of dissolved Li salts revealed considerable differences in corrosion properties. The role of Li+ ions, ions, and on corrosion inhibition of AZ31B was focused and their role in corrosion inhibition was discussed. Li2CO3 had better corrosion inhibition efficiency compared to Li2C2O4 in 0.1 M NaCl solution at ambient temperature. The optimum concentration of Li2CO3 was 50 mM to provide the highest corrosion inhibition efficiency of 96.75%, while the optimum concentration and inhibition efficiency for Li2C2O4 were 3 mM and 82.84%, respectively. Surface characterization of the Li2CO3-inhibited AZ31B revealed that the enhanced corrosion protection was due to formation of a protective layer mainly composed of MgCO3. Corrosion studies over time showed that Li2CO3 could effectively provide corrosion protection for 48 h, while Li2C2O4 became ineffective after 12 h of immersion in 0.1 M NaCl.
Occupational Therapy Assessments of Cortical or Cerebral Visual Impairment: A Systematic Review
Authors: Weisser-Pike Orli , Mitchell Anita Witt , Cordova Leah
Published: November 2023

Importance: Cortical or cerebral visual impairment (CVI), a leading cause of visual dysfunction in children across the globe, can result in delayed development of fine and gross motor skills, functional mobility, and socialization, which affects all areas of occupation. No assessments are recommended for occupational therapy practitioners working with children with CVI.

Objective: To appraise the measurement properties and clinical utility of CVI assessments appropriate for use by occupational therapy practitioners.

Data Sources: MEDLINE via PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science.

Study Selection and Data Collection: We followed the COnsensus-based Standards for the selection of health Measurement INstruments (COSMIN) guidelines for systematic reviews of patient-reported outcome measures for relevant studies.

Findings: A total of 590 records yielded 15 studies of the measurement properties of 12 assessment tools, 8 patient-reported outcome measures and 4 clinician-reported or performance-based outcome measures. We report on the quality of measurement properties of 10 of the 12 outcome measures. None had high-quality evidence of content validity, structural validity, or test–retest reliability. Most had indeterminate internal consistency as a result of a lack of confirmatory factor analysis. Three instruments demonstrated high quality and sufficient construct validity.

Conclusions and Relevance: On the basis of the COSMIN guidelines, all 12 outcome measures have the potential to be recommended but require further study before definitive recommendations can be made.

What This Article Adds: This is the first systematic review of assessments of CVI feasible for use by occupational therapy practitioners. High-quality studies of measurement properties are lacking. Further examination of the measurement properties of outcome measures is required.
O ecocídio perante o Estatuto de Roma
Authors: Loureiro Claudia Regina De Oliveira Magalhães da Silva
Published: November 2023

A perspectiva antropocêntrica da consideração do ser humano como destinatário final dos recursos naturais terrestres legitimou a prática do ecocídio, como consequência da globalização dos riscos, em dissonância com o princípio do desenvolvimento sustentável, que preserva os direitos das futuras gerações ao meio ambiente ecologicamente equilibrado. Nesse sentido, o objetivo geral do artigo é refletir sobre o ecocídio como crime contra a paz, no contexto da solidariedade intergeracional. Por sua vez, o objetivo específico do trabalho é analisar se o ecocídio pode ser julgado pelo Tribunal Internacional, como crime contra a humanidade ou como genocídio, condutas já previstas no Estatuto de Roma de 1998. Optou-se pelo método dedutivo, com a técnica de documentação indireta e procedimento de análise doutrinária, legislativa e jurisprudencial. A relevância do tema se justifica pela necessidade de ressignificação da interpretação do Estatuto de Roma, em prol dos interesses da humanidade. Dessa forma, o artigo esclarecerá se existe a possibilidade de responsabilização criminal internacional do ecocídio, de acordo com a previsão existente no Estatuto de Roma, como crime contra a humanidade ou como genocídio, decorrente do nexo com o genocídio, apresentando os fundamentos para a consideração do ecocídio como crime contra a paz, no âmbito internacional.
As funções da intepretação de sentença na Corte Interamericana de Direitos Humanos
Authors: Lima Lucas Carlos
Published: November 2023

O procedimento de interpretação de sentenças da Corte Interamericana de Direitos Humanos (“CtIDH” ou “Corte”) está previsto no Art. 67 da Convenção Americana de Direitos Humanos (CADH). Os Estados condenados em decisões de mérito, reparações e custas podem requerer à Corte o esclarecimento de pontos específicos da sentença, de modo a facilitar o seu processo de implementação e execução. Este artigo tem como objetivo definir o papel das decisões de interpretação dentro da função judicial da Corte, sublinhando sua diferenciação em relação a outros mecanismos processuais como a revisão judicial, o mecanismo de supervisão de cumprimento de sentença e a retificação. Desta maneira, busca-se definir as diferentes funções exercidas pelas decisões de interpretação emitidas pela Corte, avaliando seu papel como meios para fomentar o engajamento entre a Corte e os Estados ou como meio para coibir o processo de resistência ou backlash contra a CtIDH. O artigo conclui afirmando o papel de do procedimento de interpretação de sentenças na preservação da função judicial da Corte Interamericana, na medida em que as diversas funções por ele operadas contribuem para fortalecer a confiabilidade do órgão judicial e a eficácia da implementação de suas sentenças a nível interno pelos Estados. Contudo, verifica-se também a tendência crescente dos Estados de exigir da Corte a revisão de questões de mérito pelo procedimento de interpretação.
ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PERCEPTION OF HUMAN PAPILLOMA VIRUS VACCINATION AMONG PARENTS OF YOUNG GIRLS (AGED 8 – 12) IN MBARARA CITY. A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY.
Authors:   , Twikirize Bright , Kalibwani Rebecca , Amanyire Jordan
Published: November 2023

Introduction: To reduce the cervical cancer burden, many governments have emphasized the Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine as an important prevention strategy. Despite its effectiveness in preventing human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and free HPV immunization programs, vaccine acceptance is not guaranteed as some cultures are still against it due to various reasons. This study was conducted to assess the knowledge, attitude, and perception of human papillomavirus vaccination (HPV) among parents of young girls (aged 8 – 12) in Mbarara City. Methodology: The study was cross-sectional employing both qualitative and quantitative approaches for data collection and analysis. Information was collected from a sample of 288 respondents and 12 key informants using questionnaires and interviews. Data was analyzed using Microsoft Excel and STATA Version 18.0 Results: The study discovered that the level of Knowledge on HPV vaccination among parents of young girls was relatively low (41.3%) despite most respondents revealing to have heard about HPV and its associated infections like cervical cancer and genital warts. The study also found out that a large portion of community members (62.1%) still had negative attitudes towards the vaccine which has negatively affected their perceptions. Negative attitudes and perceptions equally played a big role towards vaccination leading to low vaccine acceptability in the area. The study further discovered a wide knowledge gap about HPV infection and HPV vaccine uptake (42%) and this has to be addressed. Conclusion: In conclusion, the study confirmed that knowledge about human papillomavirus vaccination (HPV) was low and attitude and perception of human papillomavirus vaccination (HPV) was poor among parents of young girls (aged 8 – 12). Recommendations: Tailored community-based interventions and sensitization programs are a viable means to achieve this for multiple reasons. There is a need for specific training for healthcare workers who are the first contact point for patients.
Relationship between selected student motivation cultures and student academic achievement in secondary schools In Nakuru County, Kenya
Authors: Ngare Nelson Nyang’au , Ochola John N , Ngala Frederick B J A
Published: November 2023

This study investigated the relationship between selected student motivation cultures and academic achievement in secondary schools in Nakuru County, Kenya. The study adopted the descriptive survey design. The target population was comprised of all KCSE 2021 candidates and all principals of secondary schools in the County. The study used an outlier approach and the multistage sampling technique. The sample size consisted of 2214 students and 80 principals of schools. Data was collected using questionnaires. Instruments were adapted for use after carrying out a test re-test procedure. Cronbach Alpha Coefficient of above 0.7 was obtained. Validity was ensured with the assistance of the supervisors. Data analysis was done using SPSS version 27 and was analysed using descriptive statistics (frequencies and percentages) and inferential statistics (Spearman rank correlations and Regression analysis). Quantitative results were presented in tables and qualitative results in prose. Private schools showed a stronger link between student motivation culture and academic achievement than public schools. In high-achieving KCSE public and private secondary schools, the Spearman rank correlation analysis indicated a moderate positive correlation for public schools and a strong positive correlation for private schools between student motivation culture and academic achievement. However, when assessing the relationship between student motivation culture and student academic achievement in low-performing KCSE public and private secondary schools, the results differ. The study recommends that the school management should consider investing in student motivation cultures that enhance student academic achievement.
Spirituality, Tax Equity and Religious Giving
Authors: Yahya Yazkhiruni , Che Azmi Anna , Meng Chan Wai , Zainuddin Suria
Published: November 2023

This study examines the influence of spirituality dimensions and tax equity dimensions on religious giving. Using a 2x2 between-subjects experiment, we manipulated tax savings, capped and non-capped and type of religious giving: zakat versus other religious giving. Our results indicate
that all spirituality dimensions influence the amount of contributions to zakat and other religious giving. This influence is also different in capped and non-capped tax savings conditions. We find some support for the effect of vertical equity on the amount of these contributions. The main
contribution of this study is twofold. First, we offer insights into the effect of spirituality and tax equity dimensions on religious giving, when tax savings are capped and uncapped. Second, we offer insights into the contrast between zakat payments and other religious giving. Our study
can help policymakers develop better tax policies surrounding religious matters.
The Influence of Work Motivation and Compensation on the Performance of Employees in the Marketing Section Pt. Bintang Global Source Facilities Banjarmasin
Authors: Amrulloh Rifqi , Melania  , Kadir Abdul , Amallia Noor
Published: November 2023

The purpose of this study was to determine (1) To analyze the significance of the effect of motivation and compensation simultaneously on employee performance (2) To analyze the significance of the effect of motivation and compensation partially on employee performance (3) To analyze the significance of the influence of motivation and compensation which is more dominant on the performance of marketing department employees at PT. Global Star Sumber Sarana Banjarmasin. The method used in this study is a quantitative method that is associative causally. The sampling technique used in this study was using saturated sampling technique or total sampling, so that the sample used in this study was 34 respondents. Data collection using observation techniques, questionnaires and documentation studies. Data analysis technique using multiple linear regression. The results showed that (1) motivation and compensation variables have a significant simultaneous effect on employee performance, (2) motivation and compensation variables have a significant simultaneous effect on employee performance, (3) compensation variable is a variable that has a dominant effect on employee performance in the marketing department at PT. Global Star Sumber Sarana Banjarmasin.
Viscosity Measurement Results a Line Spread Test (LST) After Adding Eight Types of Thickeners to Three Types of Universal Design Food (UDF: Can Be Crushed with the Tongue)
Authors: Katayam Naomi , Ito Sahoko , Kondo Shoko , Hirabayashi Mayumi
Published: November 2023

Aiming at nursing care food that can be prepared at home, we measured the viscosity after adding a thickener using a commercially available universal design food (UDF: Crush with tongue). Viscosity was measured after mixer treatment using UDF (Crush with tongue: “Eel with egg”, “Boiled cutlet”, and “Miso soup with pork and vegetables”). Furthermore, eight types of thickening agents were added to the UDF after the mixer process, and the amount of thickening agent to be added was investigated to achieve an appropriate value (viscosity of 23-32 mm) for nursing care food. Addition of 2g of thickeners A, G, and H resulted in three types of UDF with appropriate viscosities. However, 3g of other thickeners were required to obtain proper viscosity. However, for boiled cutlet, the appropriate value was obtained with the addition of 2g of all eight types of thickeners. Compared to the other two types of UDF, boiled cutlet is characterized by a higher sugar and calcium content. Eight kinds of thickeners are commercially available products containing xanthan gum, among which the thickener containing xanthan gum, polysaccharide thickener, and emulsifier citrate showed the highest viscosity. In the future, it will be necessary to investigate the effects of thickeners on universal design foods (UDF) that can be crushed with the tongue and have different nutritional values.
Association of Erythrocytes Sedimentation Rate and Platelets Indices in Diabetes in the Elderly
Authors: Beatrice. W Moore-Igwe , Orokwu Chukwuigwe-Igbere , Stella U. Ken-Ezihuo
Published: November 2023

Recent research indicates that inflammation can contribute to the etiology of diabetes which is characterized by hyperglycemia and abnormalities in insulin secretion and/or activity. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) is the most often utilized laboratory test for detecting systemic inflammation among all plasma inflammatory indicators. Patients with diabetes have reportedly shown altered platelets, due to "prothrombotic condition" with increased platelet reactivity leading to vascular problems. The objective of the study was to relate platelet indices and erythrocyte sedimentation rates with Diabetes. The morphology, metabolism, and function of erythrocytes are invariably subject to a number of alterations when there is persistent hyperglycemia. Few prospective studies have looked at this issue, hence, the investigation of the link between Erythrocytes Sedimentation Rate and Platelets indices in Diabetes in a private hospital in Port Harcourt (Port Harcourt, the capital of Rivers State is the major city, situated by the Bonny River in Southern Nigeria), The study had 100 subjects who gave their consent and were chosen from among others for this cross-sectional study. Fifty patients were confirmed diabetes (21 men and 29 women; mean age: 60.1±5.02 years) and 50 control subjects without diabetes (20 men and 30 women; mean age: 58.08±5.67 years). Aseptic blood collection techniques were used to obtain blood samples from the diabetic and control groups into EDTA vials. The Sysmex XE-2100 Haematology Automated Analyzer was used to estimate platelet indices, and the Western green method was used to calculate ESR. Using the Excel Data Analysis Tool pack, the estimated values of the parameters were statistically evaluated. Both the control and diabetes groups, displayed a statistically significant difference in the mean values of ESR hence the level in the diabetic group showed greater mean values when compared to the control group values 37.42±20.55 mm/hr and 29.78±13.26 mm/hr respectively at (P=0.029). Comparing the means of the platelet indices between the two groups at a significance level of (P=0.674), there was no discernible change. The clinical diagnostic utility of ESR as a helpful indicator for following diabetic patients' progress strongly correlates with the frequency and intensity of inflammation in diabetes. It was concluded that inflammation plays a role in the development of diabetes is constantly supported by this study.
Estadísticos demográficos de Dactylopius opuntiae Cockerell (Hemiptera: Dactylopiidae) en condiciones de invernadero
Authors: López-Rodríguez Patricia E. , Méndez-Gallegos Santiago de Jesús , Aquino-Pérez Gildardo , Mena-Covarrubias Jaime , Vanegas-Rico Juan M.
Published: November 2023

A nivel nacional e internacional, la cochinilla silvestre Dactylopius opuntiae es considerada el enemigo principal del nopal (Opuntia spp.)debido a los daños severos y a las pérdidas económicas que ocasiona. En otros países se han realizado estudios para conocer su biología, comportamiento y crecimiento poblacional; pero a pesar de su importancia socioeconómica, en México se han realizado pocas investigaciones sobre esta especie. El objetivo de este estudio fue estimar la supervivencia y reproducción de D. opuntiae en condiciones semicontroladas, a fin de generar información básica que permita implementar una estrategia de manejo y reducir su impacto nocivo. Para conocer el ciclo de vida y determinar los parámetros poblacionales de D. opuntiae se establecieron cohortes en cladodios individuales de Opuntia ficus-indicacv. Villanueva; éstas se monitorearon de agosto a diciembre del 2017. Durante su ciclo de desarrollo se registraron supervivencia (lx), proporción sexual ♀/♂ y fertilidad de hembras adultas (mx). Los resultados mostraron que la tasa neta de reproducción (Ro) fue de 26.09, expresada en el número de hembras recién nacidas por hembra; el tiempo de generación (T) fue de 63.61 d y la tasa intrínseca de crecimiento poblacional (rm) fue de 0.05 hembras∙d-1. Esta estrategia reproductiva y otras características permiten a D. opuntiae colonizar rápidamente la planta; debido a ello, la especie puede ser un fitófago de importancia económica en zonas donde el género Opuntiaes silvestre o cultivo.
THE ROLE OF PRESCHOOL INSTITUTIONS IN CHILDREN'S SPEECH DEVELOPMENT
Authors: Ramić Delila
Published: November 2023

Speech is the primary mean of communication and through it man establishes social relationships with other people. In the preschool period, children develop speech rapidly, but it is necessary to provide adequate incentives for its development.
This paper points to the importance of preschool attendance, because it is one of the factors affecting children's speech development. In preschool institutions children enter into communication with other children and adults, and there acquire vast experience thanks to the stimulating environment in which they live and play. Encouraging the speech development is planned on annual, monthly, weekly and daily bases, and the contents are tailored to different abilities, interests and needs of children. Young children's staying in preschool institutions may adversely affect their speech development, but that, with care and effort, can be prevented.
Keywords: development of speech and communication, influencing factors, preschool institution, planning of educational work
THE REFORM OF LEGAL ENGLISH AND ITS IMPACT ON THE STRUCTURE OF THE VERB PHRASE IN THE LANGUAGE OF BRITISH LEGAL ACTS
Authors: Okičić Melisa
Published: November 2023

Legal English is known as a complex language system characterized by the use of formal terminology, complex syntax and a complicated style of writing. However, over the last 40 years legal English has been undergoing reforms which were initiated by the proponents of the Plain English Campaign. The main goal of this movement has been to simplify legal language, in particular the language of legal acts, for the purpose of making it equally comprehensible to both legal experts and ordinary citizens. This paper gives a brief overview of the most significant reforms that have taken place in the sphere of verb phrase focusing on the „deletion“ of the modal shall and the reduction of passive sentences, which are nowadays considered widely recognized rules in the drafting of not only British but also legal acts of all the English-speaking jurisdictions.
Keywords: Plain English Campaign, verb phrase, legal acts, reform, shall, passive voice
Some non-standard linguistic occurrences in students’ speech
Authors: Pehlić Amina
Published: November 2023

The aim of this study was to investigate often used non-standard linguistic occurrences in students’ speech, in order to foster language culture.
The methods used were methods of observation of situations and methods of linguistic analysis of students’ papers. The sample were students of Islamic Pedagogical Faculty of the University in Zenica who have regularly attended classes of the courses Bosnian Language Norm, Bosnian Language and Methodology of Speech Communication I and II in the academic 2011/2012 year.
The results showed the presence of a large number of non-standard linguistic occurrences, and in this paper only the following were mentioned: moving vowel articulation; non-standard use of the enclitic is, infinitive, aorist, case of some nouns; and compression and reduction of vowels. Since an exhaustive analysis was not the aim, they were not analyzed separately by linguistic levels.
Keywords: standard language, spoken language (speech), non-standard linguistic occurrences, standardization
The language use on instagram: Sociolinguistic studies on the speech code of netizens in the city of Makassar in buying and selling food through instagram
Authors: Rijal Andi Samsu , Suhandano Suhandano , Cholsy Hayatul
Published: November 2023

Instagram was a very popular social media today in Indonesia, especially for millennials. The popularity of Instagram media has been used as a means of promoting food products by culinary traders in the city of Makassar. With the promotion of food products through Instagram, netizens' speech interactions in the comments column started from asking for prices, menus, ordering or reservation systems, to marking each other and inviting their friends to eat together. This study aimed to describe the language variations on Instagram carried out by netizens in Makassar City. This research was a qualitative descriptive study and the research data is in the form of text, namely the speech of buying and selling food in the comments column for uploading advertisements for culinary account users on Instagram. Data collection was carried out from April 2020 to April 2021, during which this period was also marked by the implementation of large-scale social restrictions to minimize the spread of COVID-19. In netizen communication through Instagram, there was code-mixing of Indonesian language codes with foreign languages, regional languages ​​and the mixing of Makassar Malay speech codes. This study found several uses of language variations in the form of words, phrases and sentences. There were various variations of non-standard language in the form of word approaches, abbreviations, and the use of foreign term insertions adopted by speakers. The use of code-mixing and informal language can be interpreted as a form of tertiary oral as well as everyday forms of communication but was carried out in written form through communication media. Communication through social media Instagram has changed the way individuals communicate and has also changed the use of people's language.
The life of the institutional forest-farming community to reserve the forest properly with the agroforestry concept (Studi in the Balesari Village – Malang Regency)
Authors: Leksono Sonny , Rosyidi Mohammad , Alfin Rita
Published: November 2023

A classic environmental phenomenon afflicts communities around mountainous forests in Indonesia. Needs institutional management to achieve a prosperous life based on environmental conservation took place in the people as inhabitants hold a potential risk, bearer subject of 'deforestation and degradation or, in contrast, acts as a conservation agent of 'reforestation and revitalization' in the capacity of forestry landfill. This non-positivistic qualitative study revealed the unique actions of "institutional and agroforestry" actors. The approach takes a paradigm that places forest communities as the research subjects. These main subjects feel and then deal directly with all forestry problems regarding deforestation and land degradation. Those forest people who live and depend on forests need attention and social justice. The research process includes tracking history, organization, and interaction between or among the groups of forest farmers in their institutions. The authentic findings of this study are: It needs a real activity, norms and ethics for the business process. So it can foster a synergy of positive externality values in maintaining the traditional forest conservation rules. Furthermore, developing them suits the concept of agroforestry as productive farming in a sustainable environment and adaptive to the character of the forest's natural behaviour.