bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
EXPLORING GIFTED AND TALENTED MUSLIMS STUDENT’S PERFORMANCE USING GEOGEBRA IN TEACHING AND LEARNING MATHEMATICS
Authors: SUBANI NORAZLINA , SHUKRI MUHAMMAD ZAIM MOHAMAD , NASRUL MUHAMAD ARIF SHAFIE MOHD
Published: November 2021

GeoGebra is a teaching tool that educators use in their lesson plans to improve the quality of teaching and learning. Instead of drawing on a sheet of paper, students can design a graph, adjust the actual graph shape, and examine the impact of changing graph pattern using GeoGebra in mathematics teaching and learning. Furthermore, students can keep all of their work materials in a structured manner for future reference. GeoGebra will make a school lecture more interesting, exciting, creative, and innovative. The goal of this study was to analyse the effects of GeoGebra software in Mathematics achievement in respect to quadratic functions among gifted and talented Muslims student’s at Kolej GENIUS Insan, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia. The maximum or minimum point of quadratic function was determined by using GeoGebra software, and the characteristics of quadratic expressions in one variables was also identified. The results illustrate that the graph quadratic expression has the highest point or the lowest point based the values of coefficient a on the quadratic function. For the graph function with negative values of coefficient a on a quadratic function, there are highest values of coordinates x and y, which also known as maximum point, while the graph function with positive values of a on a quadratic function, there are lowest values of coordinates x and y, which also known as minimum point. When students utilize GeoGebra software, their performance in calculating the minimum and maximum points on quadratic functions improves. Keywords: Geogebra; Integrated naqli ‘aqli gifted education; Gifted muslims student; Mathematics achievement; Quadratic functions
The Legal Regulation of Crowdfunding in the European Union
Authors: Shaposhnikov G. G.
Published: November 2021

The paper examines the provisions of the current European Union legislation in the field of crowdfunding in order to establish the features of the legal regulation of the issue in question. The author examines the prerequisites for the adoption of the first special acts regulating crowdfunding at the level of the European Union. The paper designates the scope of regulation of the basic act on European crowdfunding–Regulation (EU) 2020/1503 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 October 2020 on European providers of crowdfunding services for businesses, and amending Regulation (EU) 2017/1129 and Directive (EU) 2019/1937. It also describes the basic requirements for the providers of crowdfunding services, the rules for the provision of crowdfunding services in the territory of the European Union and highlights the procedures necessary to implement the provisions of the Regulation under consideration. It is noted that the structure of crowdfunding regulation within the European Union is not uniform, crowdfunding activities are cross-border, and certain forms of crowdfunding are not subject to regulation by existing regulations.
The Main Stages in the Development of Financial Control in the Securities Market of Japan
Authors: Karpov K. A.
Published: November 2021

A securities market plays an important role in the distribution of financial flows. In connection with the  insufficient development of the stock market in our country, the author considers it is appropriate to refer to the  experience of financial and legal regulation of the relations under consideration in foreign jurisdictions. The paper  is devoted to the genesis of financial control over activities in the Japanese stock market. The author identifies  three periods. Attention is paid to the main state bodies, as well as self-regulatory organizations exercising financial  control in this area, their legal status, powers, etc. In addition, the paper examines the positive experience of Japan  in the field of financial and legal regulation of the cryptocurrency market. The paper analyzes the powers of the  Financial Services Agency to carry out the relevant functions, as well as the role of self-regulatory organizations  that have the right to exercise control over cryptocurrency exchanges and prosecute violators of the laws.
Trends in the Development of Contemporary Russian Legislation in the Field of Foreign Investment
Authors: Ovsyannikova M. V.
Published: November 2021

The paper analyzes the main directions of the investment policy in Russia in 2020. The author makes an  overview of the federal laws and legislative initiatives adopted during this period under consideration. The paper  outlines the prospects for the application of a new type of investment agreements, namely, agreements on the protection and encouragement of investment. It also explores changes in the current legislation concerning the  strategic areas of the Russian economy and migration. The author proposes innovations in terms of lifting the ban  concerning the establishment of control in some sectors of Russian industry by a foreign investor and analyzes  initiatives to simplify the procedure for the accreditation of branches and representative offices of foreign legal  entities and the procedure for a foreign investor to obtain a residence permit in Russia. The author concludes that  the investment policy of the Russian Federation is aimed at ensuring a favorable investment climate and at increasing  the interest of foreign investors in the Russian jurisdiction, including the industries in particular need of development.
Protection of Non-Traditional Trademarks in China
Authors: Sultimova E. B.
Published: November 2021

The paper attempts to investigate the issue of the protection of non-traditional trademarks in the People’s Republic of China that is ranked first in the number of registered trademarks in the world. The author analyzes the national legislation on the registration of trademarks that permits the registration of such types of non-traditional trademarks as sound, color combination and a three-dimensional designation, as well as judicial practice on appealing decisions of the National Trademark Office of China to refuse registration of three-dimensional, color and sound trademarks. The author determines the criteria for the protection of non-traditional trademarks, analyzes their application to each type of such marks. The paper highlights the main problems of registration of non-traditional trademarks in China. A conclusion is drawn about the need to improve legal, including international, regulation to stabilize and simplify the protection of non-traditional trademarks in the world.
The Concept and Characteristics of an Entrepreneurial Group as a Special Subject of Legal Relationship of Insolvency (Bankruptcy)
Authors: Senshin A. E.
Published: November 2021

The modern property turnover is characterized by the presence of a large number of integration associations of economic entities and the existence of relations of economic dependence between them. At the same time, the legal status of such associations is not defined in Russian law due to the dominance of the traditional civilistic approach that presupposes the legal independence of each participant in entrepreneurial activity. In turn, this leads to significant violations of the rights of creditors of such interconnected persons. This is especially evident in the legal relationship of insolvency (bankruptcy), where opposing interests of the parties collide. Moreover, the insolvency of one member of the association may lead to the insolvency of the entire association as a whole. The purpose of this study is to analyze the characteristics of such a new legal category in insolvency law as an entrepreneurial group. The paper examines the rules of Russian law governing the relations of economic dependence between the subjects of property relations, and the main doctrinal approaches to this problem. The paper examines various approaches to the legal definition of an entrepreneurial group in other legal orders and highlights the characteristic features of this legal category. The conclusion is made about the absence of a systematic approach in the Russian legal system to understanding the forms of economic dependence between the participants of property turnover. The author provides a new concept of an entrepreneurial group and explains the necessity of its introduction into the Federal Law of 26.10.2002 No. 127-FZ "On Insolvency (Bankruptcy)".
The Legal Nature and Application of Commercial Concession and Franchising in the Eurasian Economic Union Member States
Authors: Dzhindzholiya K. K.
Published: November 2021

Every year, participants of the economic activity in the member states of the Eurasian Economic Union, including Russian entrepreneurs, increasingly use franchise relations to conduct their activities. It seems that in the legislation of foreign countries, franchising acts as an analogue of a commercial concession agreement in Russia. This model can be simplified as one of the ways for a company that has unconditional success in a certain area, and a recognizable, well-known trademark to provide other entrepreneurs with the right to conduct business under the company’s trademark on the terms stipulated under the contract. The paper draws attention to the fact that in Russia a commercial concession is different from an identical agreement in other countries. In this work, the author has determined the legal nature of the commercial concession in the Eurasian Economic Union member states, analyzed some problems of applying the franchising model of business organization in the Russian Federation and abroad, and proposed some changes in the current legislation.
Legal Aspects of the Balance of Interests: Pharmaceutical Companies Innovators and Generic Manufacturers
Authors: Pazemova E. I.
Published: November 2021

The paper deals with the problems of entering the market of generic drugs in the light of protecting the interests of copyright holder-originators. It is emphasized that the main method of protection lies in the area of intellectual rights. The protection of patent rights by companies that are copyright holders of innovative medicines comes out on top. Attention is drawn to issues related to the data exclusivity regime that are especially important in the context of establishing a balance of interests not only between the copyright holders of original medicines and generic manufacturing companies, but also between representatives of the medical community. The paper considers individual rules of special normative legal acts regulating relations related to the circulation of medicines in Russia and abroad. The author draws attention to the fact that there is some terminological ambiguity, which creates difficulties in the implementation of legal regulation. Possible restrictions on the rights of companies that put into circulation generic medicines should act as a certain guarantor in the implementation of the proper legal mechanisms for the protection of the results of intellectual activity in the pharmaceutical sector and contribute to the stimulation of innovation.
Remote Participation of the Accused (Suspect) at the Preliminary Investigation Stage as an Alternative to the Criminal Proceedings Stay
Authors: Bondartseva O. G.
Published: November 2021

The participation of the accused at the stage of preliminary investigation presupposes the possibility of exercising his right to defense. However, in cases of being in a territory significantly remote from the location of the preliminary investigation body, including outside Russia, the impossibility of personal participation in investigative and other procedural actions, one of the ways of interaction between the accused and law enforcement agencies may be remote participation through electronic interaction systems, and video conferencing. Draft laws on the amendment into the RF Criminal Procedure Code on conducting investigative actions through video-conference communication were pending at the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation in 2015 and 2018, but were not finalized and adopted. The provisions of the Second Additional Protocol to the European Convention on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters, providing for the simplification and acceleration of the procedure for providing mutual legal assistance in terms of the possibility of interrogating the accused (suspect) via videoconference, Russia, upon ratification of the protocol in 2019, did not allow to apply. In criminal cases of an economic nature, which reverberate in society and raise many questions about the activities of law enforcement agencies, large entrepreneurs often leave Russia, unable to remotely take part in investigative actions, present evidence in their defense, and get acquainted with procedural decisions in a criminal case. This leads to an increase in the number of suspended criminal cases, according to art. 208, part 1, clauses 1-3 of the Criminal Procedure Code of the Russian Federation. In 2019, the total number of economic criminal cases increased by 37% compared to 2018, while the number of suspended criminal cases under Art. 159 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation increased by 15.83%, under Art. 159.1-159.6 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation — by 86.93%. The relevance of the topic is also due to the coronavirus pandemic, which limited the freedom of movement of Russian citizens both within the country and abroad. In this regard, the use of video-conferencing in the investigation of criminal cases is becoming a vital necessity, the imperative of the times.
The Right of a Defense Attorney to Visit as a Prerequisite for the Effective Defense Case Strategy Development during the Preliminary Investigation
Authors: Khvenko T. I.
Published: November 2021

The development and implementation of a successful case strategy is one of the priority tasks for a attorney in the course of a preliminary investigation. The paper examines the question of what factors favorably influence the formation of a successful case strategy by the defense attorney at the stage of preliminary investigation. The author argues that the right of a defender to visit his client as provided by the legislator is a prerequisite for an attorney to build up an effective position to protect the rights and legitimate interests of the client, in accordance with which the content of his future work is determined. The paper also examines the problem of the lack of appropriate conditions provided for by law for organizing a meeting between an attorney and his client in the investigation and inquiry bodies, and offers practical recommendations to strengthen the guarantees of the independence of an attorney during a preliminary investigation.
Various Clauses in a Cross-Border Commercial Representation Agreement
Authors: Mikhaylova L. A.
Published: November 2021

The paper is devoted to certain types of clauses in a cross-border commercial representation agreement. Particular attention is given to a non-competition clause, compensation clause, a clause on limiting the scope of the contract to a certain category of consumers, anti-corruption clause, applicable law clause, jurisdiction clause, arbitration clause. The paper examines the issue of the possibility of including certain clauses in a cross-border commercial representation agreement and the ratio of the conditions included in the agreement with the possibility of their execution within the framework of the legislation of the respective state. The analysis of the clauses was carried out on the basis of such documents as the Liner Agreement of the Federation of National Associations of Ship Brokers and Agents; Model Commercial Agency Contract Prepared by the International Chamber of Commerce; Baltic and International Maritime Council Dispute Settlement Terms 2016; General Agency Agreement prepared by the Federation of National Associations of Ship Brokers and Agents, etc.
Current Issues in Reforming the Institution of Acquisitive Prescription in Russia, England, Hong Kong and Australia
Authors: Martynova A. A.
Published: November 2021

The author examines the problems of reforming the institution of acquisitive prescription in Russia, England, Hong Kong and Australia, and suggests some ways to solve them. The study was conducted with the aim of a detailed study of the institution of acquisitive prescription in continental and Anglo-American legal families. In addition, the author sets the goal of establishing the influence of foreign experience of changing the provisions on acquisitive prescription on the Russian reform of prescription ownership based on a comparative legal analysis of the already carried out legislative reform in England and the proposed changes in the real law of Russia, Hong Kong and Australia. The author makes conclusions on the controversial nature of the alleged provision on the rejection of the criterion of good faith of prescription ownership in Russia, on the narrowness of the declared goal of the Russian reform of the institution of acquisitive prescription; the indirect influence of the foreign experience of reforms in the jurisdictions of the Anglo-American legal system on the Russian reform of property law has been established.
Public Interests in Law: Concept and Content
Authors: Miloserdov N. A.
Published: November 2021

The paper examines various approaches to defining the concept of "public interests", and carries out a comparative analysis of the positions of scientists regarding the content of this concept. The author distinguishes between the categories of "public interests", "state interests" and "public interests". The paper examines the judicial and law enforcement practice in cases in which public interests are affected. The author proves the need to develop a legal definition of the concept of "public interests" in order to increase the efficiency of the activities of Russian courts and other state bodies that ensure and protect these interests. The author offers his original definition of the concept of "public interests", highlights its features. The importance of consolidating in the legislation a single, universal for all branches of law, the definition of the category of "public interests" with the possibility of supplementing its content, taking into account the specifics of the subject of legal regulation, as well as the subject composition of the relevant legal relations.
Numerical simulation of heat transfer characteristics of taper helical and spiral tube heat exchanger
Authors: SHARMA Amit , RAJORIA C. S. , SINGH Dharmendra , BHAMU J. P. , KUMAR Ravi
Published: November 2021

The paper investigates the heat transfer characteristics of the heat exchanger under two different configurations namely taper helical tube and spiral tube type heat exchanger. The working fluid is water which flows in tubes kept horizontally and the mass flow rate ranges from 0.04 kg/s to 0.16 kg/s. The effect of tube configuration parameters and Reynolds number on heat transfer coefficient and Nusselt number were studied. Regression equations have been developed for both the configurations under horizontal orientation using various process parameters and regression tools available in Minitab Software. A comparison has been made between the theoretical results and the results obtained from simulation gives an error of 15% which is well within the permissible limit. The result indicates that the highest value of Nusselt number is greater by 21% than taper helical tube heat exchanger which is attributed to better heat transfer characteristics of spiral tube heat exchanger and hence the former is thermally superior over the latter. In this study, temperature and velocity contour have been developed for both the configurations which clearly indicates that, when heat transfer is considered, spiral configuration should be preferred over taper helical configuration.
Experimental investigation on thermal conductivity and stability of water-graphite nanofluid
Authors: YASHAWANTHA Kyathanahalli Marigowda , VINOD A. Venu
Published: November 2021

Enhanced thermal conductivity of nanofluids has proven importance in enhancing heat transfer for many application. In this study, thermal conductivity of graphite nanopowder dispersed in water at different temperatures was studied experimentally. Stable nanofluids of different concentrations (0.2 vol%, 0.5 vol%, 0.8 vol%, 1 vol% and 1.5 vol%) are prepared using ultrasonic cleaner by sonicating for 3 hour. Thermal conductivity was measured from temperature 25 to 55 ºC with an interval of 5 ºC using KD2 Pro thermal properties analyser. Experimental results showed that thermal conductivity increases with increase in temperature and volume concentration. Thermal conductivity of Water – Graphite nanofluid showed enhancement of 5.6% to 20.42% for 0.2 vol% to 1.5 vol% of concentration at 25 ºC respectively. However, the maximum improvement of 39.72% was found at 1.5% of concentration at 55 ºC compared to water. A correlation was developed considering the effect of temperature and concentration using the regression method. The proposed correlation effectively predicts the thermal conductivity of Water – Graphite nanofluids with an accuracy of ±2.8%.
Una fotografía sobre la calidad de los centros de atención infantil y el estado del desarrollo infantil en México en niñas y niños menores de tres años
Authors:   Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Published: November 2021

Entre 2018 y 2020, en México, se desarrolló un estudio pionero para el diagnóstico de la calidad de la prestación en los centros de atención infantil públicos que atienden a niñas y niños menores de 3 años en el país. El diagnóstico, representativo a nivel nacional de los principales modelos de atención, recogió información de 245 centros, 426 aulas y 2.115 niñas y niños usuarios y sus hogares, con el objetivo de generar evidencia que permitiera identificar intervenciones concretas para promover el desarrollo infantil en los centros. Además de investigar la calidad estructural, el estudio se centró en la calidad de las interacciones, medida con el CLASS-Toddler (Classroom Assessment Scoring System o Sistema de Calificación para la Evaluación en el Aula). Los resultados muestran que los centros de atención infantil en México cuentan con niveles de calidad estructural altos, con espacios físicos seguros y en buen estado, en los que las niñas y niños tienen acceso a materiales y actividades de juego por lo general adecuados para su edad. En cuanto a la calidad de las interacciones, los resultados muestran un rango medio-bajo, especialmente en el área de Apoyo Motivador del Aprendizaje, lo que ofrece una ventana de oportunidad única para seguir mejorando la experiencia de las niñas y niños en los centros y promoviendo su desarrollo. Asimismo, existen retos importantes de focalización a poblaciones vulnerables.
Servicios en línea para mujeres sobrevivientes o en riesgo de violencia sexual y basada en género
Authors: Luciano Dinys , Hidalgo Nidia , Navarrete Rene
Published: November 2021

En las últimas décadas, las tecnologías de la información y la comunicación (TIC) se han sumado a las líneas telefónicas de emergencia como parte de la respuesta para atender a sobrevivientes de violencia. Sin embargo, muchas iniciativas de atención en línea carecen de lineamientos, normativas o procedimientos para poner en marcha servicios multidisciplinarios en plataformas digitales. La presente herramienta tiene como objetivo proveer orientaciones básicas para el diseño y la implementación de servicios integrales en línea dirigidos a mujeres y a otras poblaciones sobrevivientes de violencia sexual y basada en género (VSBG) en toda su diversidad, prestados por un equipo interdisciplinario a través de plataformas digitales y basadas en directrices de atención remota. Se describe el proceso y los componentes clave para la atención en línea de mujeres sobrevivientes de VSBG que fueron usados para desarrollar las plataformas digitales como parte de la cooperación técnica del BID en El Salvador y Honduras. Aunque esta iniciativa se desarrolló en el contexto de la pandemia de COVID-19, se prevé que esta modalidad de servicios se establecerá como una opción permanente y complementaria a los servicios presenciales en varios países de América Latina.
A Tailspin for Taxi Drivers: Platform Labor, Deregulations, and a Migrant Occupation
Authors: Staalhane Helga Hiim , Vassenden Anders
Published: November 2021

In this article, we investigate Norwegian taxi drivers’ perceptions and experiences of the introduction of Transportation Network Companies (TNCs) such as Uber. We find that taxi drivers are highly critical, but not over technology or TNCs as such. Their critique is directed at government deregulations of the taxi industry, which paved the way for TNC re-entry. Our findings suggest that, if we are to understand how the platform economy changes work-life and its social consequences, we need to comprehend (1) current digital change in its political context, which in our case pertains notably to deregulations. Equally important (2) is that consequences and struggles are seen in light of the history and social trajectory of the specific occupations affected; a central factor in our case being that the taxi industry has become a typical migrant occupation. Our paper contributes to a more comprehensive picture of structural changes in the digital work-life.
Kinetic Study of the Free Radical Copolymerization of Methyl Methacrylate with 2-Perfluorooctyl Ethyl Methacrylate by Quantum Computational Approach
Authors: KATIRCI Ramazan , ÖZBAY Salih
Published: November 2021

Fluorinated copolymers with perfluoroalkyl side chains have widespread use in applications requiring superior technology due to their unique surface properties. Kinetic analysis of copolymerization of fluorinated acrylates with conventional acrylates is necessary to synthesize such copolymers efficiently. However, kinetic investigation of such reactions are limited in the literature due to the experimental difficulties. In this study, the kinetic of copolymerization of methyl methacrylate with 2-perfluorooctyl ethyl methacrylate in toluene medium using AIBN initiator was investigated using quantum chemistry postulates as an alternative to experimental methods. Reaction rate constants (kp) for propagation were determined using transition state theory. A terminal effect models were used to examine four different addition reactions involving monomeric and dimeric radicals and monomers for both self- and cross-propagation. Reactant and product conformations were optimized with a DFT method using PBE0 function. The Evans-Polanyi relationship was used to calculate the rate of self- and cross-propagation of monomers. The results showed that the reactivity ratio of 2-perfluorooctyl ethyl methacrylate was found to be higher than that of methyl methacrylate. In addition, it was observed that the reaction conditions caused the random polymer structure due to the different rate constants in self and cross propagation.
Optimalisasi Strategi Pemasaran BUMDes melalui E-Commerce di Era Pandemi Covid-19 (Studi Kasus BUMDes Madu Sejahtera Desa Segoromadu)
Authors: Yudiarno Feby Septiansah , Rofi’a Imamatur , Cahyani Risma Dwi , Hayati Nur
Published: November 2021

Pandemi Covid-19 mampu mengubah aspek kehidupan manusia dari segi bisnis, termasuk usaha desa yaitu BUMDes. BUMDes Madu Sejahtera yang menawarkan berbagai produk dan layanan. Contoh produk yaitu bantal sofa, bantal leher, bantal tidur, dan guling. Untuk layanan jasa yaitu ada pembayaran listrik, pembayaran air, BPJS, maupun LPG. Namun, di tengah pandemi Covid-19 ini, BUMDes Madu Sejahtera mengalami hambatan terkait strategi pemasaran yang hanya melalui cara tradisional, yaitu mulut ke mulut. Berdasarkan kesempatan kali ini, penulis memiliki solusi untuk mengatasi hambatan tersebut dengan membuat e-commerce meliputi website dan media sosial guna membantu strategi pemasaran BUMDes di masa pandemi. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan peelitian deskriptif kualitatif. Teknik pengumpulan data adalah melalui berbagai kegiatan seperti wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi dengan ibu-ibu PKK selaku pengelola BUMDes. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa dengan adanya strategi pemasaran berbasis e-commerce mampu memperluas target pasar di luar masyarakat Desa Segoromadu serta meningkatkan nilai jual.
Pengelolahan Bank Sampah dalam Meningkatkan Perekonomian Masyarakat di Desa Banangkah Kecamatan Burneh Kabupaten Bangkalan
Authors: Ghaffar Zamnurdin Ma’arif Al , Syamsih Moh , Widyati Nur Aizizah , Wasonowati Catur
Published: November 2021

Bank sampah merupakan salah satu pengelolahan sampah yang telah dikumpulkan dan di pilah-pilah. Hasil dari pemilahan sampah bertujuan agar sampah dapat dengan mudah di daur ulang sesuai dengan jenisnya, terdapat tiga jenis sampah dalam pengelolahan bank sampah yaitu sampah organik, sampah anorganik dan sampah B3. Sampah yang telah terkumpul selanjutnya akan di jual kepada pengepul. Pengelolahan bank sampah dapat membantu mengurangi pencemaran lingkungan yang disebabkan oleh manusia, selain itu pengelolaan bank sampah dapat membantu pemasukan desa. Salah satu permasalahan yang terjadi di Desa Benangkah yaitu banyaknya sampah plastik yang berserakan di pinggir jalan dan gedung balai desa. Tujuan kegiatan ini yaitu untuk memberikan arahan dan informasi terhadap pengelolahan bank sampah demi meningkatkan kesejahteraan masyarakat sekitar, mengubah pola pikir akan pentingnya menjaga lingkungan dan memiliki sikap peduli terhadap sumber daya alam yang dimiliki sehingga menunjang perekonomian masyarakat sekitar, dari kegiatan ini dapat disimpulkan bahwa pengelolahan bank sampah dapat meningkatkan perekonomian masyarakat di Desa Benangkah Kecamatan Burneh Kabupaten Bangkalan
Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Melalui Media Sosial Sebagai Media Promosi UMKM Era New Normal di Desa Gunungsari, Kecamatan Kasreman, Kabupaten Ngawi
Authors: Laksmana Dimas Satria , Setyawan Arief
Published: November 2021

Hingga saat ini pandemi Covid-19 belum mereda. Berbagai kebijakan mulai dari PSBB, anjuran selalu mencuci tangan, mengguanakan masker saat keluar rumah hingga menjaga jarak dengan orang lain sudah diterapkan oleh pemerintah Indonesia. Pandemi ini menyebabkan dampak di berbagai aspek dan sektor dalam kehidupan masayarakat. Salah satunya dampak ekonomi para pelaku UMKM. Para pelaku UMKM mengeluhkan bahwa tingkat pendapatan dan komsumi masayarakat menurun sejak adanya pandemi. Para pelaku usaha tidak bisa berdiam diri mereka harus melakukan tindakan untuk keberlangsungan usahanya. Pemanfaatan media sosial untuk media pemasaran dirasa tepat untuk menghadapi masa pandemi seperti saat ini. Maka perlu adanya pemberdayaan masayarakat agar mengetahui dan dapat menggunakan media sosial sebagai media promosi. Media sosial yang sangat mudah digunakan adalah Facebook dan Instagram. Pengabdian masayarakat dengan cara memberikan sosialisasi dan pelatihan dirasa dapat membawa perbuahan pada pelaku usaha agar tetap menjalankan usahanya
Plant Therapy sebagai Upaya Menjaga Kesehatan Mental di Masa Pandemi
Authors: Efendi Ainur Zafira , Purbasari Indah
Published: November 2021

Pandemi Corona Virus Disease (Covid-19) menimbulkan berbagai dampak bagi kehidupan semua manusia dalam berbagai segi kehidupan. Dampak dari pandemi Covid-19 dapat mempengaruhi kondisi kesehatan psikologis seseorang. Kondisi psikologis atau masalah kesehatan mental yang dirasakan oleh masyarakat beberapa diantaranya adalah stress, kecemasan, dll. Pemicu dari stres di masa pandemi Covid-19 adalah banyaknya hal yang tidak direncanakan sebelumnya dan terjadi secara mendadak, seperti diterapkannya aturan bekerja dari rumah, pembelajaran menjadi sistem daring atau online, banyak pegawai yang harus dirumahkan, dll. Hal tersebut membuat banyak induvidu harus memutar otak agar kehidupan tetap berjalan seperti biasa. Sehingga tidak sedikit individu yang merasakan adanya gangguan pada kondisi mental mereka. Tujuan artikel ini sengaja dibuat agar dapat memberi manfaat bagi pembaca dari segi psikologis apa saja dampak dari pandemi bagi kesehatan mental serta salah satu terapi yang dapat diterapkan untuk meminimalisir dan menjaga kesehatan mental. Diharapkan artikel ini dapat memotivasi pembaca untuk tetap menjaga kesehatan mental dan agar dapat menerapkan pola hidup yang lebih sehat dan berkualitas, salah satunya adalah dengan menerapkan plant therapy
Pengembangan Penanganan Pascapanen melalui Kelembagaan Pertanian sebagai Upaya Pembangunan Pertanian dan Pedesaan
Authors: Herdini Fitri Lesia , Masduki Masduki
Published: November 2021

Penulisan ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui upaya pembangunan pertanian melalui kelembagaan guna pengembangan penanganan pascapanen. Penulisan ini menggunakan metode tinjauan literature. Dari hasil dan diskusi dapat disimpulkan bahwa pentingnya peranan pertanian menempatkan kelembagaan pertanian sebagai pemenuhan kebutuhan masyarakat terkait dengan pengelolaan atau manajemen bidang pertanian di pedesaan. Perumusan kebijakan pertanian yang pro petani merupakan pilihan yang tepat dan harus berjalan dengan sukses agar pembangunan masyarakat petani di wilayah pedesaan dapat terealisasikan. Adapun beberapa tujuan kebijakan pertanian adalah memajukan pertanian petani, mengusahakan supaya pertanian lebih produktif dan menghasilkan produk yang efisien serta meningkatkan kemakmuran petani menjadi tujuan yang harus diutamakan. Terutama pada pemanenan atau pascapanen memerlukan dukungan kelembagaan pertanian sebagai upaya menyebarkan informasi teknologi, penyuluhan, informasi pasar, dan pembinaan beserta kebijakan yang tertulis untuk memberikan kepastian usaha pertanian.
Evaluation of some Virulence Factors and Drug Resistance of Bacteria Isolated from the Urine of Patients with TCC-Bladder Cancer
Authors: Abbas Sura Mouaid , Dhahi Maysaa Abdul Razzaq
Published: November 2021

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) mean microbial pathogens in the urethra or bladder (lower urinary tract). Important risk factors for recurrent UTI include obstruction of the urinary tract, use of a bladder catheter or a suppressed immune system. This study aims to isolate and identify bacteria from patients with TCC-bladder cancer or patients with a negative cystoscope and estimate antibiotic susceptibility patterns and evaluate some of the virulence factors. From a total of 62 patients with TCC-BC or negative cystoscope, only 35 favorable bacterial growths were obtained, including Escherichia coli (UPEC), a significant bacterial isolate, and Stenotrophomonas maltophilia. The percentage of multi drug-resistance bacteria (MDR) was identified in (62.8%) while the extended drug-resistance bacteria (XDR) was (28.5%). All isolates were producer for biofilm either moderately 18/35 (49%) or strongly 18/35 (51%). Only 25/35 (71%) isolates were produced for siderophore, while 10/35 (29%) isolates were non-produced. Inducing cytochrome P450 expression protein was seen in (14/35) 40% isolates. In conclusion, patients with TCC-BC or negative cystoscope who had a urinary catheter or immune-compromised were at high risk of infecting with nosocomial or opportunistic pathogens, which could be develop antibiotic resistance, the central problem in the cohort of patients undergoing chemotherapy or immune cancer therapy
Investigating the Effect of Drugs of Chloramphenicol and Gentamicin on Acanthamoeba genotype T3 Causing keratitis Isolated from Environmental samples in vitro
Authors: Karyagdi Turkan K. , Hassan Husain F. , Mohammed Shihab A.
Published: November 2021

This study is an investigation of the drugs effect on some pathogenic Acanthamoeba isolated from Iraqi waters, where the problem of environmental adaptation that characterizes this organism in addition to being a reservoir for many pathogenic microorganisms that take shelter in it to escape disinfectants and medicines is sometimes difficult to treat it with traditional treatments.  Twenty water samples were collected from different water regions in Iraq, namely the Dokan Lake, Tigris River, Euphrates River and Najaf Sea, 5 samples from each source.  Acanthamoeba was isolated from water samples on NNA and PYG media, using an inverted microscope with an electron microscope to determine their phenotypic features. PCR and Sequencing were also used to determine their genotype. The isolates were belonged to the T3 genotype that causes corneal infections. Then two types of drugs were used to treat it, which were Chloramphenicol and Gentamicin at three different concentrations, 0.1%, 0.3% and 0.6% and their inhibitory effect was compared with each other and with the positive control of the Chlorohexidine drug at a concentration of 0.2% which was recommended to treat Acanthamoeba keratitis. The results showed that both drugs have an inhibitory effect against Acanthamoeba growth, and that the chloramphenicol had more effect to inhibit compared with gentamicin and chlorhexidine, and it can be used as an alternative treatment instead of chlorohexidine for treating Acanthamoeba keratitis.
Advanced GIS-based Multi-Function Support System for Identifying the Best Route
Authors: Abd Alsammed Suhiar Mohammed Zeki
Published: November 2021

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are obtaining a significant role in handling strategic applications in which data are organized as records of multiple layers in a database. Furthermore, GIS provide multi-functions like data collection, analysis, and presentation. Geographic information systems have assured their competence in diverse fields of study via handling various problems for numerous applications. However, handling a large volume of data in the GIS remains an important issue. The biggest obstacle is designing a spatial decision-making framework focused on GIS that manages a broad range of specific data to achieve the right performance. It is very useful to support decision-makers by providing GIS-based decision support systems that significantly reduce the cost involved when moving between two locations. Therefore, in this paper, an advanced decision support system is built for identifying the best route between two locations according to various criteria such as distance, travel time, the safety of the road, and other features. The proposed model includes several stages; Google Maps downloading, preprocessing, integrating with the database, and identifying the best route by utilizing advanced algorithms of artificial intelligence. Furthermore, the Open Street Maps (OSM) database is utilized in this model and implemented using the Quantum Geographic Information Systems (QGIS) platform. One of the main merits of this model is to be faster by removing the influence of non-processed data like null values and unlinked roads on offline google maps levels. The outcomes of this proposed model display the best route which connects the source with the destination, and a table including the entire information for this route.
Preparation and study of the Structural, Morphological and Optical properties of pure Tin Oxide Nanoparticle doped with Cu
Authors: Shaker Duha S. , Abass Nada K. , Ulwali Ruqayah A. Ulwali
Published: November 2021

In this study, pure SnO2 Nanoparticles doped with Cu were synthesized by a chemical precipitation method. Using SnCl2.2H2O, CuCl2.2H2O as raw materials, the materials were annealed at 550°C for 3 hours in order to improve crystallization. The XRD results showed that the samples crystallized in the tetragonal rutile type SnO2 stage. As the average SnO2 crystal size is pure 9nm and varies with the change of Cu doping (0.5%, 1%, 1.5%, 2%, 2.5%, 3%),( 8.35, 8.36, 8.67, 9 ,7, 8.86)nm respectively an increase in crystal size to 2.5% decreases at this rate and that the crystal of SnO2 does not change with the introduction of Cu, and SEM results of the pure and doped confirmed that the particle size is within the range (25-56)nm within the nanosize. UV-Vis studies of reflection spectroscopy revealed that energy of band gap increased with increasing doping ratios (4.33,4.18 ,4.21, 4.21 4.23,4.35) ev For pure and doped with Cu (0.5%, 1%, 1.5%, 2%, 2.5%, 3%) respectively. Results of AFM show roughness rate, SPM and grain size of pure samples doped with Cu where the roughness rate of SnO2 is (3.04, 25,27,16,41.8,23.6,25.2) nm and average diameter is (98.9, 72.56 ,92.91, 88.38, 76.79, 70.94, 71.21) nm for pure and doped with Copper (0.5%, 1%, 1.5%, 2%, 2.5%, 3%) respectively.
Kinetic, Isotherm and Thermodynamic Studies on the Ciproﬂoxacin Adsorption from Aqueous Solution Using Aleppo bentonite
Authors: Abazli Hicham , Jneidi Hussein , Hatem Siba
Published: November 2021

Aleppo bentonite was investigated to remove ciprofloxacin hydrochloride from aqueous solution. Batch adsorption experiments were conducted to study the several factors affecting the removal process, including contact time, pH of solution, bentonite dosage, ion strength, and temperature. The optimum contact time, pH of solution and bentonite dosage were determined to be 60 minutes, 6 and 0.15 g/50 ml, respectively. The bentonite efficiency in removing CIP decreased from 89.9% to 53.21% with increasing Ionic strength from 0 to 500mM, and it increased from 89% to 96.9% when the temperature increased from 298 to 318 K. Kinetic studies showed that the pseudo second-order model was the best in describing  the adsorption system. The adsorption equilibrium data is better represented by the Langmuir isotherm, and the maximum adsorption capacities of CIP were defined as 243.9, 270.27, 285.71 mg/g at 298, 308 and 318 K, respectively. Thermodynamic parameters were figured out showing that the adsorption was spontaneous and endothermic according to the negative values of ∆Gº and positive value of ∆Hº respectively. Based on these results, Aleppo bentonite seems to be an effective raw material for CIP adsorption and removal from aqueous solutions.
Syntheses, Structures and Biological Activity of Some Schiff Base Metal Complexes
Authors: Al-Redha Hassan M. A. , Ali Safaa H. , Mohammed Saad S.
Published: November 2021

Four new binuclear Schiff base metal complexes [(MCl2)2L] {M = Fe 1, Co 2, Cu 3, Sn 4, L = N,N’-1,4-Phenylenebis (methanylylidene) bis (ethane-1,2-diamine)} have been synthesized using direct reaction between proligand (L) and the corresponding metal chloride (FeCl2, CoCl2, CuCl2 and SnCl2). The structures of the complexes have been conclusively determined by a set of spectroscopic techniques (FT-IR, 1H-NMR, and mass spectra). Finally, the biological properties of the complexes have been investigated with a comparative approach against different species of bacteria (E. coli G-, Pseudomonas G-, Bacillus G+, Staphylococcus G+, and Streptococcus G+).
Force Prediction in Robotized Ultrasonic Sheet Metal Forming Based on Finite Element Analysis and Artificial Neural Networks
Authors: Ostasevicius Vytautas , Paulauskaite-Taraseviciene Agne , Paleviciute Ieva , Jurenas Vytautas , Griskevicius Paulius , Eidukynas Darius , Kizauskiene Laura
Published: November 2021

The forces acting in the process of single point incremental forming (SPIF) change the geometry of the sheet metal. The tool-workpiece interaction process is non-linear due to the large deformations of the sheet metal, which determine the plastic behaviour, as well as the evolutionary boundary conditions resulting from the contact between the tool and the sheet. Instead of lubricating the contact surface of the forming tool and the sheet metal, an innovative environmentally friendly method to reduce the coefficient of friction by vibrating the sheet has been proposed. The finite element method (FEM) allowed a virtual evaluation of the deformation parameters of the SPIF process in order to determine the destructive loads. The FEM was chosen as a deterministic numerical tool to evaluate the set of defect parameters induced by forming forces. The paper also proposes a method for predicting the formation force using an artificial neural network (ANN), assuming that such a model is generalized to implicit data. In this context, an empirical analysis of the implementation of the ANN technique is performed.
Collaborative network learning (CNL) on students’ online learning
Authors: Kanca I Nyoman , Ginaya Gede , Sri Astuti Ni Nyoman
Published: November 2021

This study aimed at enhancing students’ online learning through CNL method in English for Food and Beverage Operation Subject Course. The participants of the study were 30 students at the second semester of Hospitality Study Program in State Polytechnic of Bali. Qualitative methods were used in data analysis; a sample of students’ learning achievement was analyzed in light of the CNL assessment criteria.  A questionnaire was administered to highlight progress in students’ online learning in CNL method. CNL method proved to be effective in enhancing students’ online learning in English for Food and Beverage Operation Subject Course, specifically in the online dialogue between co-learner, learner, and the teacher. Interviews with higher vocational education teachers of English emphasized students need for innovative online learning method such as CNL to help them develop as efficient learning. The online class encouraged students to work together as one team and to express their ideas fluently to excel in their learning assignments. Having an authentic reason for doing online learning motivated them to do research and to refine their learning assignments to be good enough to share with others.
Processes aimed at students to improve their learning
Authors: Rivas Fernando Eduardo Cornejo , Pilligua Marilyn Lidia Basurto , Guerrero Jacqueline Aracely Arteaga , Moreira José Atilio Murillo , Zambrano María José Zambrano
Published: November 2021

Nowadays educators are using less frequent activities that motivate students, usually, some teachers often repeat techniques similar to the previous one, and that causes distraction in children. Motivational activities are factors that influence the teaching-learning process, being the fundamental engine to attract attention and have participative children capable of expressing the knowledge acquired in their environment because they like to know, learn. The objective of the work is to investigate the motivation that the teacher has in the teaching-learning process, which opens the student's reflective observation. The study of playful activities was used that offer the ability to internalize knowledge with technological tools where the modality is applied playing I learn, but it does not necessarily have to do with a game itself, but with a phrase. It was obtained as a result that students learn better with recreational activities than with traditional methodology.
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PROVISION OF NEW STATIC INFORMATION SIGNAGE: A CASE STUDY OF INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA, GOMBAK CAMPUS
Authors: Sahrir Syazwani , Bachok Syahriah , Mohamed Osman Mariana
Published: November 2021

The provision of road and highway traffic signage on public roads has been regulated in Malaysia, by the Department of Works and Departments of Road Transport Acts, Rules and Regulations 1987. Many studies have focused on the responses and impacts of these types of signage. However, for many private roads which a re not regulated under these Acts, Rules and Regulations, several non-conventional types of signage have beenprovided. There is lack of study, however, on the impacts of and drivers' responses towards these signages. This study, hence, explores the types, contents and locations of these signage. Additionally, the impacts of and responses towards these signages are evaluated in a controlled campus environment. Using the International Islamic University Malaysia's young student drivers as the unique purposive samples, statistical tests including correlation and chi-square analyses have been conducted. It is preliminary reported that gender and observation frequency, to a certain extent, influenced drivers' responses towards the information conveyed by the signages.