bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Assessing the adoption rates of improved technology in traditional poultry farming: Evidence from rural Togo
Authors:   * Department of Agricultural Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), Nigeria, Kossivi Soviadan* Mawussi ,   Centre for Development Research (ZEF), University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany., Kubik Zaneta ,   Centre for Development Research (ZEF), University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany, Anibueze Enete Anselm ,   Department of Agricultural Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), Nigeria, Uzoma Okoye Chukwuemeka ,   Department of Agricultural Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), Nigeria
Published: February 2023

The adoption of improved agricultural technologies is known to significantly improve incomes, create more wealth, alleviate poverty and contribute to rural development in many developing countries. The Government of Togo, through the National Programme for Agricultural Investment and Food Security (PNIASAN) and the Agricultural Sector Support Project (PASA), and with financial support from the World Bank and help from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), provides assistance to smallholder farmers in improved technology adoption in traditional poultry farming (ITTPF) for wealth creation, food security and poverty alleviation. However, for any technology or emerging agricultural practices, awareness and exposure are necessary conditions for their adoption. And because these two factors are not distributed randomly in the population of potential adopters, not taking them into account will lead to estimates of population adoption rates that are not informative of the true demand for the technology, and to inconsistent estimates of the parameters of the adoption model. In this study, we evaluate the adoption rates of ITTPF among farmers in Togo. Data was collected from 400 farmers in 2014, prior to the introduction of ITTPF, and again five years later. This data was then analysed using inverse propensity score weighting and parametric estimation of adoption regression models. The results of the estimates indicate that the average treatment effect (𝐴𝑇𝐸), which represents the mean potential adoption rate of the population, is 57%, the average treatment effect on the treated (𝐴𝑇𝐸𝑇), which represents the mean potential adoption rate in the exposed subpopulation, is 60%, the population mean joint exposure and adoption rate (𝐽𝐸𝐴) is 13%, and the population selection bias (𝑃𝑆𝐵) is 3%. The sample adoption rate (𝐽𝐸𝐴) AfJARE Vol 17 No 3 (2022) pp 206–223 Soviada
ALL-IN-META-BCG-CORONA Tutorial on processing e-value sequence by calendar date
Authors: ter Schure Judith
Published: February 2023

The first version of this tutorial was released (on the website https://projects.cwi.nl/safestats/) with the Working Instructions for data uploaders on June 16, 2020.
Filologia come interpretazione. Un ricordo di Costanzo Di Girolamo
Authors: Sini Stefania
Published: February 2023

In ricordo di Costanzo Di Girolamo (1948-2022).
S-ALLYL-L-CYSTEINE-INDUCED ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AND ANTI-APOPTOTIC EFFECTS IN CHONDROCYTES IS ASSOCIATED WITH SUPPRESSION OF THE MITOCHONDRIAL INFLAMMATION PATHWAY
Authors: AHMED H , FAZAL N , AHMAD MR , IJAZ B , BILAL AZ , ILYAS S , MALIK K , LATIEF N
Published: February 2023

One  major aspects to consider while dealing with osteoarthritis is oxidative stress. This deleterious oxidative stress is responsible for the increased production of Reactive Oxygen Species and triggers several inflammatory pathways, including Mitochondrial Inflammation Pathway (MIP), which leads the cell to apoptosis. Chondrocytes, under oxidative stress, are unable to synthesize cartilage efficiently. S-Allyl-L-Cysteine (SAC) is known to be a potent natural, water-soluble antioxidant derived from garlic whose antioxidant properties have been evaluated in several diseases at the molecular level; other than osteoarthritis. Herein, we investigated the potential of S-Allyl-L-Cysteine (SAC) preconditioning of chondrocytes against oxidative stress-mediated mitochondrial inflammation. SAC priming alleviated oxidative stress-induced injuries by significantly improved cell viability, morphology and activated cell migration. In addition, decreased lactate dehydrogenease,  increased superoxide dismutase release and retention of glycosaminoglycans were observed.SAC preconditioning ameliorated the injurious effects of oxidative stress as revealed by significant downregulation in gene expression of hypoxia-induciblefactor 1α (Hif-1α), Xanthine Oxidase (XO), Caspase-9 (Casp-9), Caspase-3(Casp-3), Interleukin 1 beta (IL-1β) and inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS). These findings suggest that SAC preconditioning might enhance the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory efficacy of chondrocytes  by regulating the MIP pathway and improving cellular responses.
Molecular Detection of Phytoplasmas of the 16SrⅠ and 16SrXXXⅡ Groups in Elaeocarpus sylvestris Trees with Decline Disease in Jeju Island, South Korea
Authors: Lee Geon-Woo , Han Sang-Sub
Published: February 2023

Phytoplasmas were discovered in diseased Elaeocarpus sylvestris trees growing on Jeju Island that showed symptoms of yellowing and darkening in the leaves. Leaf samples from 14 symptomatic plants in Jeju-si and Seogwipo-si were collected and phytoplasma 16S rRNA was successfully amplified by nested polymerase chain reaction using universal primers. The sequence analysis detected two phytoplasmas, which showed 99.5% identity to ‘Candidatus Phytoplasma asteris’ and ‘Ca. P. malaysianum’ affiliated to 16SrI and 16SrXXXII groups, respectively. Through polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) analyses using the AfaI (RsaI) restriction enzyme, the presence of two phytoplasmas strains as well as cases of mixed infection of these strains was detected. In a virtual RFLP analysis with 17 restriction enzymes, the 16S rRNA sequence of the ‘Ca. P. asteris’ strain was found to match the pattern of the 16SrI-B subgroup. In addition, the phytoplasmas in the mixed-infection cases could be distinguished using specific primer sets. In conclusion, this study confirmed mixed infection of two phytoplasmas in one E. sylvestris plant, and also the presence of two phytoplasmas (of the 16SrⅠ and 16SrXXXⅡ groups) in Jeju Island (Republic of Korea).
Copper-Based Compounds against Erwinia amylovora: Response Parameter Analysis and Suppression of Fire Blight in Apple
Authors: Ryu Duck Kyu , Adhikari Mahesh , Choi Dong Hyuk , Jun Kyung Jin , Kim Do Hyoung , Kim Chae Ryeong , Kang Min Kyu , Park Duck Hwan
Published: February 2023

Fire blight, caused by Erwinia amylovora, is one of the major bacterial disease of apple and pear, causing enormous economic losses worldwide. Several control measures against E. amylovora have been reported till date, however, none of them have proved to be effective significantly against the pathogen. In this study, mechanisms of the copper-based control agents (CBCAs): copper oxychloride (COCHL), copper oxide (COX), copper hydroxide (CHY), copper sulfate basic (CSB), and tribasic copper sulfate (TCS) and their disease severity reduction efficacy against E. amylovora were analyzed. Bis-1,3-dibutylbarbituric acid trimethine oxonol, carboxyl fluorescein diacetate succinimidyl ester, and 5-cyano-2,3-ditolyl tetrazolium chloride staining were used to check the damage of membrane potential, cytoplasmic pHin, and respiration of CBCAs-treated E. amylovora, respectively. High disturbance in the membrane potential of E. amylovora was found under COX and COCHL treatments. Similarly, higher significant changes in the inner cytoplasmic pHin were observed under COX, COCHL, and TCS treatment. CHY and COCHL-treated E. amylovora showed a significant reduction in respiration. In vitro bioassay results revealed that CHY, CSB, and TCS at 2,000 ppm reduced the severity of fire blight both in pre- and post-treatment of CBCAs in immature apple fruits and seedlings. Overall, the most effective CBCAs against E. amylovora could be CHY at 2,000 ppm as its showed inhibition mechanisms and disease severity reduction.
Impact of engagement in the Community Champions program on clinical nursing practice
Authors: Badlis Sarah , Poole Ella , Siegle Hayley , Tyburski Sherilyn , Lipman Terri H.
Published: February 2023

Student organizations focused on community engagement are a way to prepare nursing students to meet the needs of diverse populations in clinical practice. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact that the Community Champions program, an example of a community engagement organization, has on clinical practice amongst alumnae who have participated in the program. A survey was distributed via email to alumnae of Community Champions who have graduated in the past 4 years. Respondents indicated that they were able to translate skills learned in the Community Champions program, such as community awareness, patient interaction, and teamwork, and were able to identify examples of how skills were used in practice. Those who do not currently participate in community engagement cited lack of time and knowledge of community opportunities as limitations for volunteering. These data support that student community engagement provides skills relevant to professional nursing practice and has implications for strategies to promote community engagement among nurses.
A Contrastive Analysis of Thematic and Information Patterning in English and Arabic Contexts
Authors: Abdelrady Altaher Abbas Hussein
Published: February 2023

Language acquisition is a remarkable and crucial aspect of human evolution because it is a means of communication. One of the main problems in which language is implicated is when speakers of different languages communicate. A possible solution for speakers of different languages is to learn the other’s language or to employ a translator. Contrastive analysis is the study and comparison of two different languages, such as English with Arabic. It compares the structural similarities and differences between the two languages. In this regard, it is utilized to compare the Thematic and Information Structures in English and Arabic, which is the most common focus of this study. This article aimed to examine the theme and Information structures of English and Arabic from contrastive analysis perspectives. Multiple sentences from daily language are included in the analysis, which is based on Halliday’s practical theme-rheme paradigm applied to conversational English and Arabic clauses. The researcher, an ESL instructor, used a descriptive-analytical technique to critically assess the similarities and differences in the structural aspects of themes and rheme in English and Arabic to help ESL students be well prepared for the translation job after graduation and now while learning at the college. While Arabic and English clauses are distinct, they can express the same concepts in dramatically more diverse ways, according to the findings of this study. This study also revealed the alignment of themes could alter across various ESL learners’ understanding. Personal experience or ability, among other factors, can impact topical subjects, regardless of whether they are written or spoken. Because the two systems are so dissimilar, it is critical to understand the linguistic differences between English and Arabic to help recognize the difference in meaning between them.
(Un)translatability of (Yemeni) Arabic Oath Expressions into English
Authors: Qarabesh Mohammed Ali Mohammed , Shormani Mohammed Q. , Al-Ahdal Arif Ahmed Mohammed Hassan
Published: February 2023

Oaths are mostly a culture-embedded linguistic component and this to such an extent that their translation to other languages may be questionable. This study investigates the translation potential or translatability of (Yemeni) Arabic oath expressions into English. It tries to answer whether (Yemeni) Arabic oath expressions (un)translatable into English by examining the syntactic formula of oaths from linguistic and cultural angles in relation to (Yemeni) Arabic and their (closely translated) English oath expressions. A corpus of 1169 oath expressions was created through an online questionnaire. Findings showed that linguistically, there is a very close equivalence between English and Arabic, with respect to oath-making, in both particles and expressions. At the cultural level, there is also some equivalence, which is evident in the original effect that (Yemeni) Arabic oaths retain in their English translation.
Implementation of Partnership Principles in Cross-Cultural Communications Amongst Malay, Akit, and Chinese Ethnics
Authors: Dewirahmadanirwati Dewirahmadanirwati , A Fatmahwati , Syamsurizal Syamsurizal , Suryatin Eka , Juliastuty Dewi , Martina Martina , Damayanti Wahyu , Saputra Nanda
Published: February 2023

A Cross-cultural communication occurs in multicultural and multilingual societies. Selatpanjang is a multicultural and multilingual city with "native" ethnic Malays, Chinese, and Akit people. This research aims to describe the implementation of partnership principles in cross-cultural communication amongst Malay, Akit, and Chinese ethnics in Selatpanjang. This study uses a descriptive method. Data were collected through observations and interviews. The steps taken in analyzing the data are data reduction, data categorization, data synthesis, and formulation of research findings. The research findings revealed that the implementation of partnership principles in cross-cultural communication amongst Malay, Akit, and Chinese ethnics is as follows: 14.2% of respondents from the Malays implementing the partnership principles belong to the "very good" category. In addition, 43.2% of them belong to the "good" category. 42.5% of them belong to the "fairly good" category. None of them fall into the "poor" category; 58.7% of respondents thought the Akit ethnic group fell into the "very good" category, 31.2% fell into the "good" category, 10% fell into the "fairly good" category, and none fell into the "poor" category. Regarding Chinese ethnics, 38% of them belong to the "very good" category, 22.7% belong to the "good" category, 18.25% belong to the "fairly good" category, and none belong to the "poor" category. In addition, the findings revealed that the implementation of partnership principles cannot be separated from the language characteristics of each ethnic group. Akit people tend to convey the right amount of message and the right information, focus on the topic of conversation, and speak concisely "according to" their rigid, closed, and flat character. Ethnic Malays commit several violations of the maxim of the partnership principle, influenced by their humorous, adaptable, and self-limiting character. Chinese tend to be serious and focused, but they speak longer to convince interlocutors.
Type III Open Tibia Fractures Treated With Single-Stage Immediate Medullary Nailing and Attempted Primary Closure Yield Low Rates of Flap Coverage
Authors: DeBaun Malcolm R. , Goodnough L. Henry , Hidden Krystin A. , Nork Sean E. , Kleweno Conor P. , Hebert-Davies Jonah
Published: February 2023

Objective:

The purpose of this study was to determine whether type III open high-energy tibia fractures treated with immediate intramedullary nailing (IMN) and primary closure yield low rates of flap coverage.

Methods:

Patients with high-energy type IIIA open tibia (OTA/AO42/43) fractures treated with IMN over a 10-year period at a level 1 academic center with at least 90 days of in-person postoperative follow-up were included. Single-stage reamed IMN with acute primary skin closure using Allgower-Donati suture technique was utilized in patients without notable skin loss. The primary outcome was treatment failure of acute primary skin closure requiring subsequent soft-tissue coverage procedures.

Results:

A total of 111 patients with type IIIA tibia fractures met inclusion criteria. Of 107 of the 111 patients (96%) with skin closure at the index surgery, 95 of the 107 patients (89%) healed their soft-tissue envelop uneventfully. Among the patients who failed primary closure (11%), five required free tissue transfers, five required local rotational flaps, and two underwent split thickness skin grafting only. Patients who failed acute primary closure declared within an average of 8 weeks postoperatively.

Discussion:

Treatment of type IIIA open high-energy tibia fractures with immediate IMN and primary closure using meticulous soft-tissue handling yields low rates of flap coverage.
Trends in Venous Thromboembolism After Shoulder Arthroplasty in the United States: Analysis Following the 2009 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Clinical Practical Guidelines
Authors: Agarwal Amil R. , Ahmed Abdulaziz F. , Stadecker Monica , Miller Andrew S. , Best Matthew J. , Srikumaran Umasuthan
Published: February 2023

Background:

In 2009, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons released a consensus recommending venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis after total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA). The purpose of this study was to examine the (1) change in incidence of 90-day VTE, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and pulmonary embolism; (2) change in utilization of chemoprophylaxis; and (3) change in the economic burden associated with VTE after TSA from 2010 to 2019.

Methods:

Using the PearlDiver database, national data from 2010 to 2019 were used to identify patients who underwent primary TSA for osteoarthritis and/or rotator cuff arthropathy. Exclusions entailed liver pathology, coagulopathy, or those on prior prescribed blood thinners before TSA. Multivariable regression was used controlling for age and Charlson Comorbidity Index for all years with 2010 as the reference year.

Results:

From 2010 to 2019, there was a reduction in VTE rates from 0.89% in 2010 to 0.78% in 2019. Regarding implant type, there was no notable change in incidence of VTE, DVT, and pulmonary embolism within 90 days after anatomic TSA. Notable reductions were observed in both VTE and DVT after reverse TSA from 2010 to 2019. Prescribed chemical VTE prophylaxis utilization after TSA markedly increased from 4.41% in 2010 to 11.70% utilization in 2019. The utilization of aspirin markedly increased from 17.27% in 2010 to 65.17% in 2019. Among anticoagulants, the utilization of direct factor Xa inhibitors increased from 0.0% utilization in 2010 to 66.09% utilization in 2019. The added reimbursements associated with VTE after TSA markedly decreased from $14,122 in 2010 to $4,348 in 2019.

Conclusion:

The incidence and economic burden associated with VTE after TSA have markedly declined following the 2010 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons clinical practice guidelines. This reduction can be attributed to both an increase in VTE prevention through increased utilization of prescribed chemoprophylaxis and improvement in VTE treatment strategies.

Level of Evidence:

Therapeutic, III.
Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Clinical Practice Guideline Summary: Management of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries
Authors: Brophy Robert H. , Lowry Kent Jason
Published: February 2023

Management of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries:Evidence-based Clinical Practice Guidelineis based on a systematic review of published studies for the treatment of anterior cruciate ligament injurie in both skeletally mature and immature patients. This guideline contains eight recommendations and seven options to assist orthopaedic surgeons and all qualified physicians managing patients with ACL injuries based on the best current available evidence. It is also intended to serve as an information resource for professional healthcare practitioners and developers of practice guidelines and recommendations. In addition to providing pragmatic practice recommendations, this guideline also highlights gaps in the literature and informs areas for future research and quality measure development.
Pengaruh Kualitas Pelayanan, Kinerja Pegawai dan Disiplin Kerja terhadap Kepuasan Masyarakat
Authors: Darmayadi Surya , Heriwibowo Dedy , Hermanto Koko
Published: February 2023

Kepuasan masyarakat terhadap suatu pelayanan yang ada pada suatu instansi dapat mencapai tingkat yang lebih maksimal apabila suatu pelayanan dikelola dengan profesional. Kepuasan masyarakat dipengaruhi oleh beberapa faktor antara lain kualitas pelayanan, kinerja pegawai dan disiplin kerja. Kepuasan pelanggan atas kualitas pelayanan saling berkaitan satu dengan yang lainnya. Kualitas pelayanan akan menentukan seberapa besar kepuasan masyarakat dan mencerminkan kinerja dari pelayanan. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah menganalisis dan menjelaskan pengaruh kualitas pelayanan, kinerja pegawai dan disiplin kerja terhadap kepuasan masyarakat kecamatan Brang ene Kabupaten Sumbawa Barat. Sampel dalam penelitian ini sebanyak 120 orang masyarakat dan yang pernah mendapatkan pelayanan di Kantor Camat Brang Ene. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan kuisioner dan wawancara langsung. serta hasilnya dianalisis dengan analisis SEM (Struktural Equation Modeling) dengan pendekatan Lisrel. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa: 1) Kualitas pelayanan di kecamatan Brang Ene tergolong baik, namun beberapa indikator yang perlu diperbaiki adalah Pegawai Kantor Camat Brang Ene dapat memberikan layanan sesuai dengan kebutuhan warga. 2) Kinerja pegawai memberikan pengaruh signifikan terhadap kepuasan masyarakat di kantor camat Brang Ene 3) Disiplin kerja memberikan pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap kepuasan masyarakat di kantor camat Brang Ene.
Pengaruh Brand Ambassador, Brand Awareness dan Brand Image terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Skincare Scarlett Whitening
Authors: Aprianti Wina , Tjiptodjojo Kartika Imasari
Published: February 2023

Tujuan penelitian ini ialah untuk menganalisis dan mempelajari pengaruh antara brand ambassador, brand awareness, dan brand image terhadap keputusan pembelian konsumen. Maraknya penggunaan artis ataupun idola Korea sedang menjadi andalan para pebisnis, terlebih lagi citra artis Korea dikenal akan kesehatan kulit dan perawatan tubuh lainnya. TWICE sebagai brand ambassador Scarlett Whitening mampu menarik konsumen untuk memiliki produk tersebut. TWICE sebagai brand ambassador Scarlett Whitening dinilai mampu dalam meningkatkan kesadaran mereknya di pasar, membuat citra ikonik akan perawatan kulit yang sehat, mampu menyasar segmentasi pasar yang lebih luas, juga memenuhi keinginan emosional konsumen terhadap idolanya. Hal ini dapat meningkatkan market share juga keputusan pembelian produk Scarlett Whitening. Sampel penelitian ini adalah pengguna produk perawatan kulit Scarlett Whitening di Kota Bandung. Jenis penelitian ini berupa analisis kuantitatif deskriptif. Non-probability sampling secara purposive sampling merupakan metode pengambilan sampel penelitian ini dan didapati total sampel 118 konsumen. Teknik pengumpulan data yaitu dengan menyebarkan kuisioner online. Metode analisis regresi linier digunakan sebagai teknik analisis data pada penelitian yang diangkat. Hasil penelitian ditemukan bahwa brand ambassador, brand awareness, serta brand image memiliki pengaruh terhadap keputusan pembelian. Begitupula hasil yang diperoleh baik secara parsial maupun simultan.
Causes and Consequences of Preterm Birth, A Systematic Review
Authors: Malik Javeria , Atiq Usama , Hassan Naveed Muhammad , Ahmad Shaaf , Ahmad Husna , Roohi Nabila
Published: February 2023

To systematically review the potential causes and possible effects of preterm birth [<37 weeks gestational duration]. We searched PubMed, google scholar, clinicaltrials.gov and science direct for English language articles published from 2004 to march 2021. All kinds of study schemes were considered acceptable, comprising case –control, cohort studies, experimental and cross- sectional studies. Significant evidences indicate that social stress, elevated cadmium exposure, genomic variations, vitamin D deficiency, pre-conception hepatitis B infection, declined vaginal microbial community, intrauterine infection, reduction in cervical consistency index, strong exposure of creatinine corrected thallium, systemic autoimmune diseases, ozone, primary traffic air pollutants, road traffic noise, potential exposure of arsenic, HIV exposure, maternal thyroid dysfunction, maternal plasma protein level and COVID-19 exposure in pregnant females are the major risk factors for PTBs. Results of earlier investigations indicated prominent risk of insulin resistance, hypertension, neurological defects, heart failure, Chronic kidney disease, Lung function impairment, lower birth weight, thalamocortical system defects, cancer, altered cardiac phenotype and cardio metabolic diseases in survivors of preterm births. This review will help clinicians to isolate the fundamental etiology and to proactively identify, cope and improve outcomes of at-risk pregnancies.
Expectancy of Natural Spawning of Carp Species in Surma River Sylhet
Authors: Akther Kazi Rabeya , Mian Sohel , Roy Nirmal Chandra
Published: February 2023

Major carps are prevalent species in the aquaculture sector due to their greater growth, ease of maintenance, and ability to thrive in the country’s excellent agricultural conditions. However, the natural carp spawn supply is predominantly declining as a result of environmental and anthropogenic causes in the natural spawning grounds. The study’s objective was to identify natural spawning areas for carp species in the Surma River (Sylhet haor basin). The research was carried out throughout the spawning season for carp species, which occurred from March to August 2021. The sample of spawn was collected by putting four Savar nets at the Surma River’s Hetimganj and Golapgonj points and then keeping them in the Sylhet Agricultural University Mini Hatchery to identify the carp species by microscopic and physical examination. According to the results, 35 species of spawn were identified, where 31% carp, 23% barbs and minnows, 5% loaches, 16% clupeids, 3% snakeheads, 8% perch, 5% catfish, 2% eels and mud eels, and 7% miscellaneous. Among carp spawns, there were 37% gonia, 56% kalibaus, and 7% bata. Despite the ideal natural conditions for spawning, the study also found that the climate was unfavorable because of untimely rainfall, climate change, and other human causes. The Surma River, however, may contain carp spawn considering that numerous carp species were found there.
Implementation of Task-Based Language Teaching Approach in Pakistani University Classrooms
Authors: Jahan Kalsoom , Shakir Aleem
Published: February 2023

This research involved the impact of the implementation of task-based language teaching (TBLT) in Pakistani university classrooms. The study analyzed the effects of TBLT on learning four basic English language skills: listening speaking, reading, and writing. A case study was designed to evaluate the effects of TBLT on learning language skills at the university level. Pre-test and post-test were conducted to analyze the differences between experimental and controlled groups of students. T-test and ANOVA were applied by using Statistical Package of Social Sciences (SPSS) 2.0. to analyze the quantitative data. Integration of four language skills while conducting the tasks, excited the student interest, and resulted in better outcomes. Students improved their listening, reading, and writing skills more significantly as compared to speaking skills. The results were quite similar in both control and experimental groups with minor differences in speaking skills. The implementation of TBLT in language classrooms at the university level addressed the fundamental needs of the students and nurtured a conducive environment for learning language skills with understanding.
Societal Afflictions and Economic Inequity: A Marxist Study of Fountain’s Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk
Authors: Shamas Mirza Noman , Khan M. Akbar , Zahra Risham , Mahmood Nomee
Published: February 2023

The world is full of people who are thirsty for others’ blood. They lack soft corners and ethical morals. Under such circumstances, conflict erupts the societies that cause destruction and wreckage. Conflict resolution and the creation of global harmony is the basic need to resolve the issues. Additionally, freedom is the most precious gift given to people. However, some people do not realize this, they remain suffering from various hardships and spend their lives as slaves. This is the era of development and progress; we can see the escalated building and pillars of knowledge all around the world. However, some people are facing cruelties and life-threatening situations. Contrary to this, some people enslaved by force are bestowed with the courage and determination to be free. They sacrifice their most valuable belongings such as children for freedom. This study is the proximal approach explaining such types of devastations in the spotlight of the novel Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk. Keeping in view the Marxist theory, societal afflictions and economic inequity are analyzed and the results depict that being a soldier in an American force is the most damaging phenomenon. The soldiers are betrayed by being given special privileges, however, in return, they have to give up on their own freedom, and they are forced to shed the blood of others.
Geographic Information System of Informatics Alumni Distribution Using Fuzzy Method (case Study: UPN "Veteran" Jawa Timur)
Authors: Nadhira Firya , Putra Chrystia Aji , Maulana Hendra
Published: February 2023

The alumni association is an important organization in a higher education institution. Apart from being a forum for communication between graduates, alumni associations also play a major role in providing information related to career opportunities, as a medium for exchanging training information and knowledge. Informatics Study Program at UPN "Veteran" Jawa Timur already has an alumni association called IKATIFA (Ikatan Alumni Teknik Informatika). Although there is already an IKATIFA information system, the website does not have a specific system regarding alumni information in the world of work. By utilizing Geographic Information System (GIS) can present data specifically by using a map as an interface. In this research, alumni clustering was carried out using a fuzzy algorithm. There are 3 clusters, cluster 1 mean alumni work fields existing is according to study program competency, cluster 2 mean alumni work fields existing is almost according to study program competency, cluster 3 mean alumni work fields existing is not in accordance with study program competency. The test results on the testing data show that as many as 62% alumni work fields existing is according to study program competency, as many as 18% alumni work fields existing is almost according to study program competency, and as many as 20% alumni work fields existing is not in accordance with study program competency.
Analysis of the Ability of Islamic Banking Students of the Islamic Faculty of Economics and Business IAIN Lhokseumawe in Writing Skills of Scientific Papers
Authors: Nasution Muhammad Syafril
Published: February 2023

Scientific work is an integral part of the academic circle, because scientific work is the main task and is a prerequisite for all study programs and degrees. Scientific work is a benchmark for academics in the application of scientific knowledge. In final year students, there are still many of them experiencing problems when working on writing their final assignment, namely a thesis. This research was conducted to find out how the ability to write scientific papers, especially in writing thesis, among Islamic Banking students of FEBI IAIN Lhokseumawe who have finished taking research methods courses. The results of the research, students' ability to write scientific papers is described in three forms. First, the ability to write scientific article systematics as many as 73 students or 86% is categorized as good or able to write scientific article systematics. The remaining 13 students or 14% are categorized as needing guidance. Second, students' ability to write scientific articles. The contents of writing titles, author names, abstracts, research methods, and student bibliography are categorized as good because more than 75% can write. The rest, in preliminary writing, research results, discussion, conclusions and suggestions, students are categorized as needing guidance because only 25% can write well. Third, the ability to use Indonesian spelling. Several errors were found, which need attention, namely errors in capital letters, italics, periods, commas, and standard words. This error, because students do not read scientific papers, so that knowledge of the use of Indonesian spelling is still relatively lacking.
A SUPEREXPLORAÇÃO DA FORÇA DE TRABALHO NA ESTRADA DE FERRO NOROESTE DO BRASIL (1905-1930): BREVES NOTAS SOBRE O PAPEL DOS TRABALHADORES NA FORMAÇÃO DO MUNICÍPIO DE TRÊS LAGOAS-MS
Authors: Oliveira André Amorim
Published: February 2023

Resumo: as notas a seguir compõem parte de uma pesquisa inicial sobre a formação do estado de Mato Grosso do Sul e, particularmente, do município de Três Lagoas. Trata-se, na realidade de uma tentativa de contribuir para as pesquisas sobre o município por meio de uma outra chave de leitura, a Teoria Marxista da Dependência. Neste diapasão, parte-se de alguns dos indícios sobre as condições de trabalho e de vida dos trabalhadores no contexto de implantação da Estrada de Ferro Noroeste do Brasil, momento histórico de importantes transformações no capitalismo dependente brasileiro vinculado à economia mundial e, portanto, de transformações socioterritoriais também significativas em Três Lagos. A hipótese é de que a implementação (construção e operação) da ferrovia demandou um contingente expressivo de força de trabalho superexplorada, categoria entendida aqui dentro do escopo da TMD, tendo como seu elaborador Ruy Mauro Marini. As formas de manifestações brutais e violentas de ataque aos trabalhadores pelo capitalismo naquelas condições, expressaram, portanto, a própria forma de ser do capitalismo dependente fundada na superexploração que os trabalhadores tiveram (e têm) que enfrentar e resistir
A ESTÉTICA GÓTICA NO ROCK CÔMICO: ANÁLISE DE LETRAS COMO VIA DE LINGUAGEM ARTÍSTICA
Authors: Lopes Ricardo Cortez
Published: February 2023

a análise das letras de músicas guardam um grande potencial de desvelar linguagens, entre elas a artística. Para demonstrar esta potência, estudamos a estilística gótica em letras de banda de rock cômico de metal, dando destaque para aquelas que realizam uma descrição de um local de plenitude. As letras selecionadas foram as das bandas Steel Panther (2000), Massacration (2002), Nanowar of Steel (2003) e Green Jelly (1981), que fazem parte desse circuito paródico e que são as mais conhecidas pelo grande público. A seleção das letras baseou-se em uma apreciação do catálogo das bandas e da seleção de composições relacionadas a temáticas que descrevem lugares de transcendência, com os quais o eu-lírico funde-se por sentir-se completo em sua missão enquanto artista. Para construir o instrumento de análise, utilizamos um indicador que cruza os conceitos de gótico (ROSSI, 2008), de metal (MARTINS, 2011) e de plenitude (TAYLOR, 2015): assim, foram selecionados nos textos momentos em que esse lugar é construído e descrito. Os dados indicam que esse mundo pleno é construído a partir da violência e da estética do rock, e remetem a uma ritualística propriamente cristã de negar a o mundo cultural.
BREVES APONTAMENTOS SOBRE A HISTÓRIA DA IMPRENSA DE LÍNGUA FRANCESA NO BRASIL ENTRE PRINCÍPIOS DO SÉCULO XIX E MEADOS DO SÉCULO XX
Authors: Dias Bogo Meg
Published: February 2023

Esse artigo busca apresentar um panorama geral sobre os estudos que unem os campos da História da Imprensa e da Literatura e procura dar ênfase à história dos impressos periódicos no século XIX e XX. O trabalho com a circulação de periódicos franceses no Brasil, sejam importados ou não, isto é, a produção franco-brasileira, vem sendo realizado de forma consistente pelo Transfopress Brasil – Grupo de Estudos da Imprensa em língua estrangeira no Brasil, que está vinculado à rede internacional TRANSFOPRESS – Transnational network for the study of foreign language press. Assim, a pesquisa contempla reflexões de especialistas brasileiros e estrangeiros que investigam ora literatura, ora problemas de história com especial atenção para a história da imprensa e da circulação dos impressos no Brasil e nas Américas. A realização da pesquisa foi possível a partir de referenciais bibliográficos pertinentes à questão, principalmente os debates propostos pelas historiadoras Tânia de Luca, Flávia Falleiros, Diana Cooper-Richet, Valéria Guimarães e Isabel Lustosa.
A FORMAÇÃO DA IDENTIDADE ÉTNICA RACIAL ASIÁTICA ATRAVÉS DE ESTEREÓTIPOS: HOLLYWOOD COMO FICÇÃO OU REALIDADE?
Authors: Tao Juliana
Published: February 2023

O presente artigo destaca de que forma os estereótipos de Hollywood acerca da raça amarela afetam a construção da identidade pessoal. O objetivo foi a apresentação de conceitos de má representação presentes em obras cinematográficas além de desenvolver seus impactos na formação de uma identidade verdadeira para então notabilizar este debate de grande relevância. Com isso, através de revisões bibliográficas, foi possível relacionar cenas em longas-metragens, nas quais retrataram de algum modo, algum tipo de estereótipo asiático. Nesse sentido, de acordo com tal relação, explica-se como essa problemática afeta de forma negativa a formação de uma identidade individual. Em vista disso, concluiu-se que a continuação desse aspecto pode acarretar em consequências danosas para tal fenômeno pessoal uma vez que interfere na sua construção autêntica. Apesar disso, existem singularidades, nas quais estão alterando tal padrão de má representação asiática, servindo como primeiros passos na direção certa para a preservação de uma identidade étnica racial asiática verdadeira.
Analisis Efektivitas Metode Pengajaran Reading: CLT dan RGT
Authors: Widijantie Nunung - , Fitrianasari Rosalina -
Published: February 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membandingkan 2 metode pengajaran Reading dalam pelajaran Bahasa Inggris, yaitu Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) dan Reading Grammar Translation (RGT) untuk mengetahui efektivitas metode pengajaran yang dapat meningkatkan kemampuan membaca Bahasa Inggris siswa di sekolah vokasi Kimia dengan menerapkan English for Specific Purposes (ESP). Penelitian dilakukan terhadap siswa tingkat 2 yang dibagi dalam 2 kelas. Setiap kelas terdiri dari 30 siswa sehingga secara keseluruhan ada 60 siswa. Sebanyak 30 siswa dalam kelas A diberikan pengajaran reading dengan menggunakan metode CLT, sedangkan 30 siswa dalam kelas B mendapatkan pengajaran reading dengan menggunakan metode RGT. Penelitian diawali dengan pemberian pre test yang dilanjutkan pemberian materi dengan menggunakan metode CLT pada kelas A dan metode RGT pada kelas B, dan diakhiri dengan post test. Berdasarkan hasil post test, diperoleh nilai varian siswa yang diperoleh dari perhitungan Uji-F menunjukkan nilai yang sama (P-value 0.354 α 0.05). Sedangkan hasil post test pada Uji-T menunjukkan metode CLT memiliki rataan nilai sebesar 73.50 lebih besar dari nilai rataan metode RGT sebesar 68.43. Hasil perhitungan Uji-T diperoleh P-Value 0.001 α 0.05, menunjukkan ada perbedaan nyata antara hasil kemampuan reading siswa di kelas A yang menggunakan metode CLT dan siswa di kelas B yang menggunakan metode RGT. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa metode CLT lebih efektif diterapkan pada pengajaran reading ESP pada siswa sekolah vokasi kimia dibandingkan metode RGT.Kata kunci: Metode, CLT, RGT, ESP, sekolah vokasi.
Pelatihan Pembuatan Hand Sanitizer Di Desa Sukamaju, Kec. Megamendung, Kab. Bogor
Authors: Lestari Endang Sri , Mulyawan Reza , Untung Joko , Madiabu Mohammad Jihad , Fadela Dian Mira , Disky Yuris
Published: February 2023

Beberapa langkah pencegahan penyebaran virus Covid-19 ini adalah selalu menggunakan masker dan melakukan physical distancing. Kemudian, selalu menjaga kebersihan tangan dengan cara mencuci tangan secara benar menggunakan sabun ataupun hand sanitizer secara teratur sebelum menyentuh bagian tubuh, terutama mata, hidung, dan mulut. Hand sanitizer merupakan cairan pembersih tangan yang tidak memerlukan air untuk membilasnya. Umumnya hand sanitizer dibagi menjadi 2 kategori, yaitu non-alcohol based dan alcohol based. Hand sanitizer banyak  beredar dipasaran yang dibedakan berdasarkan komponen penyusunnya. Tantangan yang nyata untuk hal tersebut adalah bagaimana masyarakat dapat memproduksi hand sanitizer secara mandiri menggunakan campuran bahan-bahan yang efektif dalam melawan virus COVID-19. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan mengenai pencegahan menyebarnya virus Covid-19 serta meningkatkan keterampilan masyarakat dalam membuat hand sanitizer dengan menggunakan bahan yang dapat diperoleh secara komersil. Kegiatan ini dilakukan pada tanggal 21 dan 22 September 2021 di Desa Sukamaju, Kecamatan Megamendung, Kabupaten Bogor, Jawa Barat. Pelaksanaan kegiatan berjalan dengan lancar dan semua peserta berperan aktif baik pada saat pemberian materi maupun praktik sehingga dapat meningkatkan pengetahuan dan keterampilan peserta.
Studi Etnomatematika: Konstruksi Bangun Ruang Sisi Lengkung Pada Pembuatan Gerabah Di Desa Banyumulek
Authors: Hidayah Laylatul , Husnial Pardi Habib
Published: February 2023

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh siswa yang bisa matematika formal belum tentu bisa matematika non-formal yang ada di tengah masyarakat. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa pembelajaran matematika di sekolah belum sepenuhnya melibatkan hal-hal yang ada di sekitar siswa dan lebih cenderung kepada bagaimana siswa menjawab soal. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mendeskripsikan cara perajin gerabah dalam mengkonstruksi bangun ruang sisi lengkung dan mengungkap konsep-konsep bangun ruang sisi lengkung yang terdapat pada pembuatan gerabah di Desa Banyumulek. Jenis penelitian ini menggunakan penelitian deskriptif kualitatif. Subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah dua orang perajin gerabah yang dipilih menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Subjek penelitian dipilih berdasarkan pertimbangan tertentu yaitu subjek merupakan praktisi atau ahli dalam pembuatan gerabah. Teknik pengambilan data yang digunakan adalah wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa cara perajin gerabah dalam mengkonstruksi bangun ruang sisi lengkung pada pembuatan gerabah adalah terdiri dari 4 proses yaitu, membuat tombong (alas), bebentet (sisi lengkung), belong (leher atau lengkung penghubung) dan membuat biwir (mulut atau tutup) gerabah. Serta terdapat konsep bangun ruang sisi lengkung pada pembuatan gerabah di Desa Banyumulek yaitu konsep parsial tabung, kerucut, bola, dan konsep utuh tabung.
Analisis Biaya - Manfaat (Cost - Benefit Analysis) Peternakan Domba Skala Kecil dan Menengah
Authors: Hamzah Imron , Muldani Veri , Saifuddin Saifuddin
Published: February 2023

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui kelayakan investasi usaha peternakan domba. Penelitian ini menganalisis nilai biaya – manfaat. Model analisis data yang digunakan adalah BEP, PBP, NPV, IRR, BCR. Hasil analisis finansial menunjukkan dimana BEP < jumlah produksi unit (ekor) maka dikatakan menguntungkan, PBP < n (periode investasi) maka dikatakan menguntungkan, NPV bernilai positif (NPV > 0) maka mendatangkan keuntungan, IRR > SOCC (Social Oppurtunity Cost If Capital) maka sangat layak secara finansial, dan BCR bernilai positif (BCR > 1) maka mendatangkan keuntungan.
Pengaruh Komunikasi dan Koordinasi Terhadap Kinerja Relawan Palang Merah Indonesia (PMI) Kota Depok
Authors: Anwar Hoirul , Muhaimin Abdul , Casilam Casilam
Published: February 2023

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui seberapa besar pengaruh Komunikasi Dan Koordinasi Terhadap Kinerja Relawan Palang Merah Indonesia (Pmi) Kota Depok Metode yang digunakan adalah mengunakan motode kuantitatif, survei, imformasi yang dikumpulkan dari responden dengan mengunakan kuesioner, dengan 35 responden sebagai sampel dari Semua Relawan yang kemudian dianalisis pengaruhnya  secara parsial dan simultan dengan menggunakan analisis regresi linier berganda, koefisien determinasi serta pengujian hipotesis dengan uji t dan uji f dan uji R2. Hasil penelitian variabel Komunikasi memiliki pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap kinerja relawan, dimana diperoleh nilai t hitung > 2.197 lebih besar dari t tabel 1,680023 (2.197 >1,680023) Koordinasi memiliki pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap kinerja relawan dimana diperoleh nilai t hitung > t table (1,680023< 2.294) dan sig < 0,05 (0,027 < 0,05). Komunikasi dan Koordinasi memiliki pengaruh yang signifikan secara silmultan terhadap Kinerja Relawan, dimana diperoleh nilai f hitung > f table (5.936 > 4,079) dan sig > 0,005. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan antara Komunikasi dan Koordinasi terhadap Kinerja Relawan.
Zirconio monolítico su aplicación en estética dental
Authors: Vallejo Panchez Karla Geovana , Carrillo Vaca David Gerardo , Trujillo Jaramillo María Cristina , Alban Hurtado Carlos Alberto , Salazar Martínez Xavier Guillermo
Published: February 2023

El presente artículo tuvo como objetivo analizar la aplicación del zirconio monolítico en estética dental, por medio de una revisión bibliográfica de artículos científicos encontrados en los 5 últimos años en diversas bases científicas como PubMed, Wiley, Elsevier, Scielo, Google Scholar. Para la búsqueda y revisión de la literatura se utilizó la metodología de análisis PICOS; además de la selección mediante criterios de inclusión y exclusión, la calidad de los estudios se validó mediante el promedio de conteo de citas y la ubicación de la revista en el ranking Scimago; obteniendo un total de 69 artículos. Los resultados de las publicaciones indican que el zirconio monolítico tiene una gran bondad para ser utilizado en zonas estéticas debido a que cuenta con excelentes características y ventajas para esta zona, al brindar en su proceso de elaboración mucha precisión, ocupa menos espacio a diferencia de otras cerámicas y lo más importante es que posee una buena resistencia y un aspecto natural del diente, la calidad de estética del zirconio comparado con otras cerámicas es indudable con un alto potencial estético a diferencia de cerámicas sobre metal, un mejor ajuste que la porcelana feldespática reduciendo el riesgo de desconchado.
MATERIAIS MANIPULÁVEIS NO ENSINO DE GEOMETRIA ESPACIAL
Authors: da Silva Marcella Alves , Santiago Eilson
Published: February 2023

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PRÁTICAS CORPORAIS E ESCOLA: CORPO E MOVIMENTO A PARTIR DOS JOGOS ELETRÔNICOS.
Authors: de Souza Adriãn Tainã Magno
Published: February 2023

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OS DIFERENTES VALORES DA VIDA DO CÓDIGO PENAL EM DETRIMENTO À CONSTITUIÇÃO FEDERAL DE 1988
Authors: Ribeiro Pedro Vinícius Lopes
Published: February 2023

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COPA ARTESANAL: SUAS PARTICULARIDADES E CUIDADOS
Authors: Santos Elenilson da Silva , Ávila Mayara
Published: February 2023

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MODELAGEM MATEMÁTICA APLICADA À AGRICULTURA DO DISTRITO DE NOVA MATRONA (SALINAS - MG)
Authors: Farias Agnaldo Monteiro , Coutrim Rafaela de Souza , do Nascimento Leonardo Martins , Vieira Anderson Vantuir Nobre
Published: February 2023

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USO DA ASTRONOMIA COMO ABORDAGEM MOTIVACIONAL NO ENSINO DAS DISCIPLINAS DE CIÊNCIAS E FÍSICA
Authors: de Souza. Cristian Erik Costa , dos Santos Roberto Ferreira , Peixoto Ícaro Ruan Rodrigues , Meireles Guilherme , Souza João Lucas Costa , Pinho Wagner , Soares Thiago Garcia , Veloso Maria Sônia
Published: February 2023

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T.H.O.R.: UMA METODOLOGIA BASEADA EM COACHING PARA EXPANSÃO DA CONSCIÊNCIA E AUTOCONHECIMENTO DE EMPRESÁRIOS CONTÁBEIS
Authors: Vargas Elenilza Carvalho , de Almeida Amanda Reis Argolo
Published: February 2023

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