bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Employee loyalty: essence and measurement indicator
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Stambulska Khrystyna , Peredalo Khrystyna ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University
Published: December 2022

The article presents the results of a study on the importance of increasing the level of employee loyalty to the company and its evaluation. The influence of loyal employees on the development of the organization is briefly presented, in particular, it is emphasized that loyal employees who give positive feedback about their work in the organization, thereby ensure increasing labour productivity, improving the company’s image, expand the client base, improving financial results, etc. The essence of the indicator of pure loyalty of employees, namely eNPS (Employee Net Promoter Score), the main purpose of which is to determine the level of employee engagement or satisfaction. Today, it is actively used by Apple, Sony, Philips, Procter&Gamble, American Express, Microsoft, and other international companies. The eNPS calculation method is simple, effective, and does not require any costs, as it is carried out with the help of an online survey, asking employees only one key question “how likely are you to recommend X company as a “workplace” to your friends and acquaintances?”, and three supporting. At the same time, three groups of employees are distinguished: promoters, passive and dissatisfied, based on their share in percentage terms, not only the level of staff loyalty is determined, but also further methods of working with each of the groups are formed to improve the situation in the team, at the workplace, in the field of professional growth employee competencies, etc. For a visual representation of the eNPS calculation, a survey of employees of the domestic SPETSODIAH LLC was conducted to determine the level of their loyalty to the company. Studies have shown that the eNPS for the organization is 62 %, i. e., the level of employee loyalty is higher than the normative value, which indicates a high level of satisfaction with job, a positive attitude towards the organization, and a willingness to recommend SPETSODIAH LLC to their friends as a potential place of work. The key principle of conducting a survey to determine the level of staff loyalty is regularity, time frame and validity of the survey, anonymity, openness, and implementation of changes.
The need for a strategic approach to corporate social responsibility and methodological aspects of its implementation
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Mei Fei , Stanasiuk Natalia ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University
Published: December 2022

The article substantiates the need for a strategic approach to corporate social responsibility (CSR) in the modern business world. The formation of a CSR strategy is considered as part of proactive management and strategic management, as well as a tool for promoting sustainable development. A comparative description of charity and CSR is given. The author's definitions of the terms “strategy” and “CSR strategy” are formulated. The existing approaches to determining the stages of CSR strategy formation were analyzed, and an own algorithm was proposed.
Improvement of the information security of the management system
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Shlaifer M. , Mykytyn Oleh ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University
Published: December 2022

The study is aimed at researching ways to improve the information support of the management system using software. The authors determined that automation allows to reduce the time required to perform basic management functions, it is used for calculations and analysis, design, quality control, planning of all operational processes, hiring and accounting of employees, etc. An information system is a combination of technical, software and organizational support, as well as personnel, designed to provide the right people with the right information in a timely manner. To implement the automation system, you need functional software such as an OPS server, a control system service, a database server, a recipe editor, and SCADA. It has been proven that a modern automated management system should combine the maximum possible set of functions for managing all business processes of the enterprise. We determined that for the effective functioning of enterprise services, the following requirements are placed on the quality of information: сomplexity (the information should reflect all aspects of the service in relation to external conditions), promptness (receiving input information must occur simultaneously with the course of the process in the management system or coincide with the moment of its completion), systematicity (the necessary information should be provided as continuously as possible), reliability (information should be formed in the course of fairly accurate measurements). To improve the management information system in the organization, it was proposed to use such programs as AnyLogic, Aris, Business Studio, MS Visio. Their functionality was compared and the best system for automating the management system was determined. It was determined that, in our opinion, the software product Business Studio is the priority as a software tool in the direction of service support, because from the user's point of view it meets the necessary requirements. The advantages of this product are a free demo version, available reference materials and the availability of example models.
Advantages and disadvantages of coaching in Ukraine in the conditions of european integration
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Lomaha Yulia , Nagirna Mariana ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University
Published: December 2022

This study is aimed at studying the features, advantages and disadvantages of coaching in Ukraine in the context of European integration. The authors considered the definition of the essence of the term “coaching” by scientists; the main principles of coaching and the participants of the coaching process are defined; the influence of the application of coaching on the employee of the enterprise was investigated; a model of coaching effectiveness is proposed, which covers the critical components leading to successful results; popular coaching models are considered, including: GROW, AOR and WOOP models; recommendations for the use of coaching models in Ukraine under the conditions of European integration are given. Many scientists focused on the theory of the foundations of coaching, its classification and terminology. Despite a fairly large number of studies conducted in this area, there is no consideration of coaching in Ukraine in combination with the conditions of European integration. Absolutely every company in the conditions of European integration must develop, because development is the so-called foundation for effective work. By ensuring the development of the employees themselves, the enterprise as a whole will develop. Of course, for this you need to use current methods of coaching implementation, methods, types, optimal sequence. The use of coaching under the conditions of European integration has a direct impact on an employee of a particular company. The purpose of this article is to study the coaching field, its advantages and disadvantages under the conditions of European integration. In order to achieve the defined goal, it is necessary to perform a number of tasks: to define the essence of the term “coaching”, to define the basic principles of coaching and coaching participants; to investigate the impact of the application of coaching on an employee of the enterprise; propose a model of coaching effectiveness; consider popular coaching models; to provide recommendations for the application of coaching models in Ukraine under the conditions of European integration.
Venture business in Ukraine: current state and background of development
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Lytvyn Iryna , Shevchuk K. ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University
Published: December 2022

The current state of development of venture entrepreneurship was analyzed, the structure of assets of venture funds in Ukraine was investigated. The article highlights the stages of formation and birth of venture business in Ukraine, analyzes the differences between the functioning of venture business in our country and other developed countries, and determines the ways of further development of the venture industry. The article analyzes the advantages and disadvantages of venture capital investment for venture capital market participants. The main sources of funding for innovative developments in Ukraine have been identified. The stages of initiation and development of venture investment mechanisms in Ukraine through joint venture investment institutes are analyzed. The dynamics of the number of asset pooling companies and joint investment institutes and the structure of assets of venture capital investment institutes were studied. The authors investigate the problems of local venture business development in the pre-war period. Peculiarities of Ukrainian investment legislation are studied, and special attention is paid to the lack of specific legislation to stimulate the activity of venture capital institutes of joint investment. The article proposes to pay special attention to the role of the state and local authorities in the formation of a favorable climate and ecosystem for start-up entrepreneurship. Among the measures that need to be taken to preserve the local venture and startup industry in wartime, it is proposed to develop a legal framework to stimulate the functioning of venture business, a system of tax incentives to keep local startups in the local ecosystem, to form a multi-level system of training specialists for the innovation sphere, promote support from the international community of the local innovation sphere to support the competitiveness of the local market of innovation projects.
The Global Innovation Clusters: Canadian Experience of Public-Private Partnership
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Pyroh Olha
Published: December 2022

Purpose of the article is the research of the modern trends of global innovation clusters development in Canada that based on public-private partnership model, and to identify their features during last years. The hypothesis is that it is possible to formulate the hypothesis that at the postwar period, Ukraine would form a new innovation strategy that will push country to become global competitively and innovatively. The methods of scientific research were applied to research the global innovation system of Canada and the development of Canada's superclusters: theoretical generalization, empirical method and methods of statistical analysis. The supercluster is a new initiative promoted by the Canadian federal government to strengthen Canada’s most promising clusters and allow innovative firms to operate more productively in sourcing inputs and accessing information, knowledge, and technology. The Innovation superclusters have many positive characteristics as a new framework to rethink Canada’s innovation strategy based on public-private partnership model. The specific measures for development of industrial clusters in Ukraine at the postwar period, and elaboration of national strategy for the development of innovation system in Ukraine can be research objects in future research.
KAJIAN KETERSEDIAAN AIR BAKU WAY ANDENG DI KECAMATAN BAKAUHENI, KABUPATEN LAMPUNG SELATAN
Authors: Habibi Budi , Purne K , Sultan M N , Haidi F , Efendi R , Despa Dikpride , Suharno Suharno
Published: December 2022

Sejak adanya Pelabuhan Bakauheni dan tempat wisata yang terdapat di Kecamatan Bakauheni, serta tanpa mengesampingkan pertumbuhan penduduk, tingkat permintaan air di Kecamatan Bakauheni tiap tahun semakin meningkat. Kemudian, pada tahun 2020 direncanakan pengembangan Kawasan Terpadu Bakauheni Harbour City sebagai ikon paraiwisata di pintu gerbang Pulau Sumatera yang akan menambah tekanan terhadap penyediaan air bersih di kawasan tersebut. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis jumlah ketersediaan air di Bendung Way Andeng yang merupakan sumber air utama di kawasan Kecamatan Bakauheni dan direncanakan untuk menyuplai air bersih ke Kawasan Terpadu Bakauheni Harbour City. Dalam penelitian ini, dilakukan perhitungan kebutuhan air dan ketersediaan air untuk menghitung neraca air. Dari hasil analisis yang dilakukan, didapat bahwa masih terdapat bulan-bulan yang memiliki defisit ketersediaan air. Oleh karena itu Bendung Way Andeng tidak mampu memenuhi kebutuhan masyarakat di sekitar Bendung dan diperlukan alternatif penyediaan air bersih lainnya untuk rencana pengembangan kawasan di Pelabuhan Bakauheni.
KAJIAN TEKNIS EXISTING JEMBATAN WAY SEMANGKA RANGKA BAJA PASCA BENCANA GEMPA TAHUN 1994 DI SUOH KABUPATEN LAMPUNG BARAT
Authors: Putra Robert , Sarkowi M , Purba A , Oktavia Amelia
Published: December 2022

Pembangunan jaringan jalan dan jembatan sebagai urat nadi perekonomian diharapkan mampu menghubungkan jalan antar daerah dan antar simpul-simpul perekonomian serta meningkatkan penanganan pada ruas jalan agar senantiasa dapat berfungsi untuk mendukung kelancaran arus lalu lintas barang dan jasa dalam rangka percepatan pemulihan perekonomian Lampung Barat umumnya dan Kecamatan Suoh pada khususnya. Guna mencapai maksud tersebut salah satu kegiatan yaitu Kajian Teknis Jembatan Way Semangka Pekon Tugu Ratu yang merupakan jembatan lama dengan kontruksi darurat abudment bronjong dan bangunan atas menggunakan rangka baja bentang 35 meter.

Kajian Teknis tersebut bertujuan untuk memastikan apakah struktur existing dalam kondisi layak untuk ditingkatkan mengingat pembangunan awal jembatan tersebut hanya bersifat darurat dimana seiring berjalannya waktu pertumbuhan ekonomi dan lalu lintas orang dan barang mengalami peningkatan signifikan melintas di jembatan tersebut, maka untuk itu Kajian Teknis pemeriksaan, pengukuran detail dan khusus elemen-elemen jembatan dimensi, mutu dan analisa sangat penting untuk dilakukan agar preservasi jembatan mendapatkan hasil yang maksimal dan tepat sebagai acuan dan dasar penentuan keputusan dalam kegiatan Peningkatan Jembatan Way Semangka kedepannya.
PEMBANGUNAN IPA KAP 2X30 L/DTK DAN PEMBANGUNAN JARINGAN PERPIPAAN SPAM IKK WAY SEPAGASAN KABUPATEN PRINGSEWU
Authors: Prahendarto Santo , Despa D , Purba A , Septiana Trisya
Published: December 2022

Ketersediaan sistem pengelolaan air bersih di Kecamatan Pagelaran Utara dan Kecamatan Banyumas Kabupaten Pringsewu sangat penting, untuk memenuhi kebutuhan akan air bersih bagi umumnya masyarakat di Kabupaten Pringsewu. Tujuan pekerjaan ini adalah agar tesedianya fasilitas Sistem Pengelolaan Air Minum mulai dari Instalasi Pengelolaan air, Jaringan Perpipaan dan Sambungan Rumah. Untuk itu telah dilakukan perencanaan yang mendetil dari Konsultan Perencana dalam rangka mengidentifikasi kebutuhan air bersih dan ketersediaan sumber air yang ada. Begitu pula dengan dimensi atau ukuran yang dibutuhkan dari setiap sarana prasarana setiap fasilitas. Dengan kondisi sumber mata air yang ada di sungai Way Sepagasan di Kecamatan Pagelaran Utara Kabupaten Pringsewu direncanakan dapat menghasilkan output 60 lt/dt dengan harapan dapat tersambung ke 4.800 SR di Kecamatan Pagelaran Utara dan Kecamatan Banyumas. Kepadatan penduduk kecamatan Pagelaran Utara pada tahun 2014 adalah 14.597 jiwa, dimana artinya setiap 1 kilometer persegi wilayah di kecamatan Pagelaran Utara rata rata dihuni oleh sekitar 110 jiwa penduduk.  Sedangkan di Kecamatan Banyumas jumlah penduduk adalah 20.068 jiwa. Dengan demikian diharapkan kebutuhan ketersediaan air bersih dapat terpenuhi secara bertahap. Selain itu dengan dengan terbangunnya sitem pengelolaan air minum ini dapat dijadikan sebagai salah satu tempat tujuan wisata yang ada di kabupaten Pringsewu. Sehingga diperlukan penataan lebih lanjut dan pemeliharaan agar optimal fungsinya dan dapat dimanfaatkan seefektif dan seefisien mungkin.
CAT S60 smartphone as a portable wound care device in home care
Authors: Alametsä Jarmo
Published: December 2022

The purpose of this work is to study the suitability of the CAT S60 smartphone with built-in thermal camera to be used in self and home care to detect the risk level of wound appearance in advance. The purpose was to clarify different conditions where thermal imaging might act as a resource in detecting changes in limb circulation before visual signs even occur. The purpose is to detect early incipient tissue damage in foot usually occur in diabetic patients. Thermal images were acquired from voluntary domesticated elderly people. Thermal pictures from limbs of 3 persons were studied in order to find thermal differences indicating possible changes in limb circulation.
Noteworthy thermal differences between limbs were found in elderly people. A smartphone having built-in thermal camera enables to detect plantar and limb thermal differences with a sufficient accuracy. This may support home monitoring for elderly people and thus reduce foot ulcers and possible foot amputations due to earlier detection and identification of harmful changes in limb circulation. Earlier detection of circulatory insufficiency via thermal imaging makes possible for nurses to intervene and enable medical assistance.
Terveydenhuollon hoitohenkilöstön tieto- ja kyberturvallisuusosaaminen
Authors: Blek Tiina , Solankallio-Vahteri Tytti
Published: December 2022

Tämä tutkimus on osa laajempaa, terveydenhuollon organisaatioiden kyberturvallisuusosaamista, -koulutustarpeita sekä henkilöstön oman organisaation tietoturvaa koskevia näkemyksiä, selvittävää tutkimusta. Tutkimus toteutettiin syksyn 2020 ja kevään 2021 välisenä aikana.
Artikkelissa raportoidaan hoitohenkilöstöä koskevan aineiston tuloksia. Tutkimuskysymyksenä oli: Miten terveydenhuollon organisaatioissa työskentelevä hoitohenkilöstö arvioi tieto- ja kyberturvallisuusosaamistaan? Tutkimusaineisto kerättiin strukturoidulla kyselylomakkeella. Harkinnanvarainen otos suunniteltiin yhteistyössä kahden sairaanhoitopiirin ja yhden perusterveydenhuollon organisaation kanssa. Kukin kohdeorganisaatio määritteli kohderyhmän tai kohderyhmät sekä sen, kuka ja millä tavoin kyselylinkki jaetaan. Tutkijoiden arvion mukaan kohderyhmään kuului noin 3500 vastaajaa, joista kyselyyn vastasi 383 henkilöä. Hoitotyön tehtävissä olevia vastaajia oli 194 (n=194).
Aineisto analysoitiin Webropol-kyselyohjelman data-analyysityökaluilla. Avoimia vastauksia käytettiin suorina lainauksina tulosten havainnollistamiseksi. Kyberturvallisuuden käsite oli tuttu 80 %:lle vastaajista. Suurin osa vastaajista (74 %) arvioi, että heillä on riittävät tieto- ja kyberturvallisuustaidot tehtäviensä hoitamiseen. Ikäryhmään 50-64 vuotta kuuluvat vastaajat arvioivat taitonsa muita ikäryhmiä useammin riittämättömiksi (p<0.01). Oman arvionsa mukaan, 83 % vastaajista, tietää, miten toimia tietojärjestelmähäiriön sattuessa. Eniten tiedon puutteita esiintyi alle 30-vuotiailla vastaajilla (p<0.01).
Vastaajista yhdeksän prosenttia totesi, että salasanan voi antaa puhelimitse tietohallinnolle ja 14 prosenttia luovuttaisi sen puhelimitse viranomaiselle. Vastaajista 16 % piti potilaan tietojen siirtämistä sähköpostitse jatkohoitopaikkaan mahdollisena ja kahdeksan prosenttia oli sitä mieltä, että opiskelija voi käyttää ohjaajansa käyttäjätunnuksia. Yhdeksän prosenttia vastaajista kertoi käyttäneensä työkaverin käyttäjätunnusta.
Tietoisuus kyberhyökkäyksen mahdollisuudesta ja sen vaikutuksista potilastietojärjestelmiin, lääkintä - ja etäseurantalaitteisiin tulisi kuulua jokaisen alalla toimivan perusosaamiseen. Sekä työssä olevan että ammattiin valmistuvan hoitohenkilöstön koulutukseen tarvitaan lisää tieto- ja kyberturvallisuuteen liittyviä sisältöjä. Nykyinen osaaminen on puutteellista eikä aihealuetta huomioida hoitotyön koulutuksessa riittävästi.
Factors Influencing Green Purchase Behavior: Evidence from Kazakhstan
Authors: Kurban Zhibek
Published: December 2022

As awareness about environmental issues increases around the globe, consumers are gradually engaging in environmentally friendly behavior and supporting businesses that engage in green strategies. However, environmental awareness among Kazakhstan’s consumers and their buying behavior towards green products are not fully understood due to the scarcity of research conducted in this area. This study intends to change this situation and examines the green behavior of young consumers in Kazakhstan using the Motivation-Ability-Opportunity (MAO) model developed by Olander and Togersen. According to this model, a positive attitude of consumers leads to the desired behavior only when they have the ability and opportunity to execute the expected behavior. The goal of this paper is to find the main reasons why environmentally friendly intentions of people do not translate into green behavior and to examine the influence of moderating variables on the relationship between people’s intention to buy green products and their purchase behavior of green products. In addition, the role of education level and gender in the relationship between green purchase intention and behavior are also examined.
Minimal Intervention in A Baby after Severe Intrusive Luxation: A Case Report
Authors: Carneiro Daline Oliveira , Ferreira Costa Taynara , Castro Alves Alessandra
Published: December 2022

This report describes a case of a 20-month-old baby with severe intrusive luxation. Axial displacement of the teeth in the labial direction was found through the lateral radiograph of nose. Minimal intervention treatment was proposed by periodic follow-up. After 30 days, the teeth started to re-erupt spontaneously without the need for surgical or orthodontic assistance. At eight months, it had erupted completely, showing slight gyroversion of the left upper central incisor. The mother was alerted to monitor the permanent eruption. Conservative treatment in this case of severe dislocation in a baby showed a clinically satisfactory result.
Oral Rehabilitation of Down Syndrome Patients by Dental Implants: A Systematic Review
Authors: Oubenyahya Hanan
Published: December 2022

Objectives: Down Syndrome patients are a particularly vulnerable group to teeth loss and periodontal disease. Therefore, the need for prosthetic rehabilitation is only a matter of time. The aim of this systematic review is to assess and summarize the available literature regarding the outcome of dental implants in patients with Down Syndrome.

Materials and Methods: An electronic search was performed in Pubmed-Medline, Lilacs, and Cochrane Library. Search terms used were: “dental implant” OR “implant rehabilitation” AND “down syndrome”. Articles reporting the placement of implants in patients with down syndrome up until 2022 were included. 

Results: A total of 15 studies (10 case reports, 4 retrospective studies and 1 prospective study) comprising 234 implants placed in 61 patients were included. Implant failure occurred for 45 implants, leading to a survival rate of 80.7%. 12 studies out of 15 reported their results after a follow up period of 6 months to 4 years. 

Conclusion: The limited body of evidence suggests a survival rate of implants in Down Syndrome patients that is lower than among the general population. While several risk factors could explain these failures, there is still much to be answered regarding the mechanisms leading to implant rejection. A careful approach by dental practitioners should be the norm until better designed future studies with longer follow up periods can further shed light on the outcomes of implant therapy in Down Syndrome patients.
Subliminal Priming with Positive Auditory Stimuli Significantly Improves Self-Esteem and Emotional Well-Being
Authors: Funk Andrew J. , Tucker Lorelei , Vieira Karen , Bowman Terri
Published: December 2022

This retrospective study investigated the effect of positive auditory masked subliminal priming on 535 adult and child patients who presented for treatment at the Brain Wellness Spa (BWS) in Australia between the years of 2018 and 2021. Patients were assessed prior to first treatment session, using 7 self-administered questionnaires: a 33-question assessment of their state of being, a 10-question evaluation of emotion, a 12-question survey of long-term state, the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale-21, the Penn State Worry Questionnaire, the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, and the Brief Aggression Questionnaire. Subjects were then exposed to either 12 or 14 weekly treatment sessions composed of 25-minute masked subliminal auditory priming scripts. The scripts consisted of dozens of affirmational statements aimed at decreasing the subjects’ stress to emotional triggers and promoting psychological and emotional resilience. Patients were unaware of the subliminal messages underlying the music (auditory mask) during each treatment session. Patients completed identical questionnaires as follow-up after either their 11th or 13th treatment session. Statistical analysis of pre- and post-treatment questionnaires revealed significant improvement in subjective reports of self-esteem, depression, anxiety, stress, worry, and state of being. Despite these positive conclusions, results need to be interpreted taking into consideration the study limitations. However, based upon these conclusions, repetitive masked subliminal auditory priming therapy needs to be further investigated with larger sample sizes.
Changes in the Mental Status of Pregnant Women with Multiple Congenital Fetal Anomaly
Authors: Darmayasa I Made , Setiawan William Alexander , Osiana Debrayat , Damarnegara Anak Agung Ngurah Andika
Published: December 2022

Background: A diagnosis of Congenital Fetal Anomaly (CFA) is an unexpected event and will cause adequate psychological distress for the woman and her family and can be associated with a severe emotional trauma. This will present a new challenge whether to continue the pregnancy or to terminate the pregnancy. Termination of pregnancy caused by a CFA will cause significant long-term psychological stress to the mother and family.

Objective: To study and determine the changes of mental status in a pregnant patient with CFA who will undergo pregnancy termination.

Methods: This is a case report of pregnant women with CFA whose pregnancy will be terminated at the Obstetrics and Gynecology Polyclinic of Prof. dr. I.G.N.G. Ngoerah Central General Hospital Denpasar. In-depth interviews were conducted to assess mental conditions before and after the termination of pregnancy was carried out.

Results and Discussion: It was reported a woman with 22 weeks of pregnancy with CFA who was undergo antenatal care in the Obstetrics and Gynecology Polyclinic Room at Prof. dr. I.G.N.G Ngoerah Central General Hospital Denpasar and the pregnancy will be terminated. There are feelings of sadness, loss of interest, and anxiety after knowing that the fetus has CFA and must be terminated. There is a feeling of guilt because she feels her actions caused the death of the patient's fetus. At the time of termination of pregnancy, the patient feels sad and cries when she sees the fetus. She feels that she already has a bond with the fetus that she carried even though it is not yet fully formed.

Conclusion: Termination of pregnancy is a difficult process for both parents. This process can cause a number of mental disorders such as anxiety disorders, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder in both parents. The decision-making process is a difficult time that can lead to feelings of guilt. In the decision-making process, the pregnancy termination team must consider all aspects, both psychological and cultural, that the patient adheres to.
Assessment of the effects of an aqueous extract of the leaves, flowers, and seeds of Crotalaria retusa L (Fabaceae) on the glycemia in rats
Authors: Goh Bi Lane Adrien , Gole Nanti Goore Guy Charles , Zahoui Stanislas Ouga , Nene-Bi Semi Anthelme , Traore Flavien
Published: December 2022

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of an aqueous extract of Crotalaria retusa L (Fabaceae) (EACr) on glycemia in Wistar rats, to contribute to the valorization of plants used in traditional medicine for the improvement of people’s health. A phytochemical screening and pharmacological study of the aqueous extract of Crotalaria retusa L (Fabaceae) on glycemia in rats, were carried out. The administration of the substances in animals was made orally. The qualitative phytochemical study carried out with the aqueous extract of the leaves, the flowers, and the pods of Crotalaria retusa L (Fabaceae) made to highlight the presence of polyphenols, flavonoids, catechic, and gallic tannins, quinonic compounds, alkaloids, sterols, and polyterpenes. This extract showed hypoglycemic activity in the normoglycemic animals, treated with the dose of 1000 mg/kg BW with a percentage of reduction of the glycemia of 21.04%. After an overload of glucose, EACr (1000 mg/kg BW) and the glibenclamide (10-2g/kg BW) showed better antihyperglycemic activity in the rats post-treated, with respective percentages of reduction of 41.90 and 50.39%. EACr has hypoglycemic and antihyperglycemic properties which would be probably related to the presence of alkaloids, tannins, and flavonoids. These compounds, generally recognized for their hypoglycemic and antihyperglycemic effects, confer to this extract similar properties to those of certain insulin-secretors. These results support the use of this plant for the treatment of diabetes in traditional medicine and bring a scientific base.
الموقف الأمريكي من أزمة الصواريخ السورية في لبنان 1981 ‏‏ ‏
Authors: Rahman Shahab A. , Murad Khalil ‎ A.
Published: December 2022

الهدف من البحث هو تحديد موقف الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية من أزمة الصواريخ السورية في لبنان أو التي تعرف بـ"ازمة زحلة" في عام 1981 . جاءت الأزمة بعد أشهر قليلة من وصول الرئيس الأمريكي رونالد ريغان إلى كرسي الرئاسة في الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية20 كانون الثاني 1981، وكان للرئيس ريغان توجهات جديدة ليس على مستوى لبنان ومنطقة الشرق الأوسط فقط، بل لكل مناطق الصراع على النفوذ مع الاتحاد السوفيتي، وجاءت التوجهات كأمر طبيعي بسبب تراجع سياسة ونفوذ واشنطن في عهد الرئيس جيمي كارتر من خلال سقوط نظام الشاه في إيران والتدخل العسكري  السوفيتي في أفغانستان سنة 1979.  وكان هذا التوجه الجديد واضحاً على مستوى السياسة الأمريكية تجاه الشرق الأوسط ، وتجاه ما كان يحدث في لبنان أيضاً ، ويدل على تغيّر السياسة الأمريكية.   وصلت المواجهات العسكرية بين القوات السورية و ميليشيا الجبهة اللبنانية إلى ذروتها مع بداية شهر نيسان 1981 في مدينة زحلة، وشددت القوات السورية الخناق والحصار على زحلة مما أعطى مبرراً للقوات الإسرائيلية للتدخل بحجة حماية المسيحيين. وانتقلت المواجهات إلى مرحلة جديدة عندما نشرت سوريا صواريخ سام في سهل البقاع للتصدي لسلاح الطيران الإسرائيلي ، عندها سارعت الولايات المتحدة للتدخل لاحتواء الأزمة ومنع تطورها إلى حرب بين سوريا وإسرائيل تكون لها تداعيات خطيرة على عملية السلام الجارية بين العرب وإسرائيل برعاية الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية ، فضلاً عن احتمالات استغلالها من قبل السوفيت لزيادة نفوذهم في المنطقة ، وقد نجح التدخل الأمريكي في تهدئة الوضع نسبياً ، لكن عوامل الصراع بقيت كامنة .
INDONESIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS TEACHERS’ ATTITUDE TOWARDS VIDEO CONFERENCING PLATFORM IMPLEMENTATION DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Authors:   Universitas Negeri Medan, Machmud Muhammad Takwin , Ramadhani Noer Risky ,   Mae Fah Luang University, Thailand, Sipahutar Rini Juliani ,   Universitas Negeri Medan, Manjani Nurhudayah ,   Universitas Negeri Medan, Silalahi Natalia ,   Universitas Negeri Medan, Damayanti Nina Afria ,   Universitas Negeri Medan, Syahrial Syahrial , Bangun Melly Br ,   Universitas Negeri Medan
Published: December 2022

This study is identifying elementary schools teacher attitudes towards video conferencing platform implementation during Covid-19 pandemic. The research aims include (1) to identify teachers’ attitude towards implementing video conferencing platforms for learning (2) to identify teachers' challenges encountered during implementing video conferencing and how to overcome that challenge. The 103 elementary schools teachers were included. The teacher selected by simple random sampling techniques. The questionnaire's content is based on teachers' attitudes toward using video conferencing in the classroom during the COVID-19 epidemic, as measured by the following indicators: efficiency, effectiveness, motivation, and variety of obstacles. The elementary schools teachers’ attitude shows positive responses to video conferencing in learning such as providing various learning activities, providing flexibility in teaching process, easiness to access learning materials, and ease in assessing and monitoring students' learning progress. Furthermore, the result reveals the majority of the elementary schools teachers faced technical issues and availability as obstacles in implementing a video conferencing platform. The majority of elementary schools teachers were able to resolve these technological difficulties by exploring other teaching strategies and seeking professional advice.
PENGARUH DISIPLIN BELAJAR SISWA TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR MATEMATIKA DI KELAS TINGGI SD NEGERI KELURAHAN PALANRO KABUPATEN
Authors:   Universitas Negeri Makassar, Djabba Rasmi , Mukhlisa Nurul ,   Universitas Negeri Makassar, Ferdiansyah Rian ,   Universitas Negeri Makassar
Published: December 2022

This study is a quantitative survey method which aims to determine whether there is an influence of learning discipline on the learning outcomes of high grade students of SD Negeri Palanro Village. Learning discipline is the independent variable, while the learning achievement of mathematics are the dependent variable in this study. The population in this study were the high-class students of SD Negeri Palanro, Barru Regency, totaling 120 students, while the sample was 95 students. The research data collection technique used a questionnaire and mid-semester test scores for odd semester mathematics subjects for the 2021/2022 academic year. The data analysis technique used is simple linear regression analysis and significance test. Based on the results of the descriptive analysis, the learning discipline was classified as very good with a percentage of 62.1% and the students' mathematics learning outcomes were classified as good with a percentage of 60%. From the results of inferential analysis obtained the value of sig. 0.020 < 0.05 or H0 is rejected and H1 is accepted, which means that learning discipline has a positive and significant effect on students' mathematics learning outcomes.
PENERAPAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN PROJECT BASED LEARNING UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN BERPIKIR KRITIS SISWA SD PADA PEMBELAJARAN IPA
Authors:   Universitas Negeri Medan, Ratno Suyit , Lubis Mutiara ,   UPT SPF SDN 101885 Kiri Hilir, Suri Etika ,   Universitas Negeri Medan, Handari Feby ,   Universitas Negeri Medan, Siringoringo Lamria ,   Universitas Negeri Medan
Published: December 2022

Critical thinking skills are part of the important things that must be mastered by students in facing challenges in the 21st century. This aims to improve problem solving skills. Critical thinking skills mean getting used to seeking the truth of all information obtained by finding out and exploring this information through valid data. This research method is a literature review. This study aims to find out that the application of the Project Based Learning learning model can improve elementary students' critical thinking skills. In this learning the teacher acts as a facilitator so that students are more directed at the freedom to build their own knowledge so that the learning that takes place is more meaningful.
Presentación del dossier: refugiados, desplazados internos y personas en tránsito expuestos a la violencia sexual por parte de agentes estatales y no estatales
Authors: Buscetti Josefina
Published: December 2022

El presente dossier tiene como propósito dar visibilidad a la violencia sexual a la que se encuentran expuestas y sufren millones de personas refugiadas, desplazadas internamente o en tránsito por parte de agentes estatales y no estatales. Las causas de la movilidad humana son variadas y, en la odisea del desplazamiento forzado, las personas son víctimas de violaciones a sus derechos humanos, de crímenes de violencia sexual o del crimen organizado transnacional. A esto le sumamos que quienes deberían protegerlos suelen ser sus victimarios lo que dificulta que los reportes sobre esta causa tengan visibilidad. Este dossier es solo una muestra parcial de los miles de casos que existen y pretende colaborar con la puesta en escena de esta problemática.
Estudo anatômico e histoquímico das partes vegetativas de Sansevieria trifasciata Prain
Authors: Aguiar Lidiane de Alcantara , Silva Herlayne Carolayne Caetano da , Magalhães Cledson dos Santos , Randau Karina Perrelli
Published: December 2022

Sansevieria trifasciata Prain, pertence à família Asparagaceae Juss, conhecida popularmente como espada-de-São-Jorge, lança-de-São-Jorge, espadinha, língua-de-sogra, sanseveria, é uma herbácea, nativa da África, utilizada como ornamental e na medicina popular. O estudo objetivou caracterizar a anatomia do rizoma, folha e escapo floral e caracterizar a histoquímica da folha, visando aprofundar o conhecimento dessa espécie. Foram confeccionadas lâminas semipermanentes com secções transversais do rizoma, folha e escapo floral, além de secções longitudinais do rizoma e paradérmicas da lâmina foliar, que foram analisadas em microscopia óptica de luz e microscopia de polarização. Para estudo histoquímico foram utilizadas lâminas semipermanentes com secções transversais da folha. As caracterizações anatômicas evidenciaram a identificação de caracteres importantes, tais como ráfides e canais secretores no rizoma. A presença de alcaloides, compostos fenólicos, compostos lipofílicos e lignina foi observada em testes histoquímicos. Os resultados contribuem para o conhecimento farmacobotânico, no controle da qualidade da espécie estudada, evitando o uso inadequado e adulteração, no uso de espécies de S. trifasciata, com o nome vulgar espada-de-São-Jorge.
APPLYING DRILLING TECHNIQUE TO ENHANCE STUDENTS’ PRONUNCIATION OF SUFFIX –ED IN REGULAR VERBS
Authors: Cici Fauzia  , Muhammad Ihsan  , Afifah
Published: December 2022

This research aims to find out whether drilling technique can enhance students’ pronunciation of suffix –ed in regular verbs or not. The researcher applied true experimental design which involved the experimental class and control class. The population of this research was the eighth-grade students of MTsN 2 Palu; VIII A as the experimental class and VIII B as the control class. The researcher used a cluster random sampling technique. The instruments used to collect the data were tests, recordings, and observation sheets. The pre-test was conducted to measure the students’ pre-ability before obtaining the treatment and the post-test was to measure the students’ ability after obtaining the treatment. The data obtained from the scores of the students’ test were analyzed statistically. The result of data analysis shows that the alternative hypothesis of this research was accepted by regarding to the analysis of tcounted (2.84) was higher than ttable (1.69) by applying 0.05 level of significance with degree of freedom (df) is N1 + N2 – 2 = 29 which means that drilling technique can enhance students’ pronunciation of suffix –ed in regular verbs.
A SOCIOLINGUISTIC ANALYSIS OF GENDER ON ENGLISH USE AT THE THIRD GRADE OF MTSN 2 PALU
Authors: Sri Deva  , Nurdin  , Khaerudin Yusuf
Published: December 2022

The students at the third grade of MTs N 2 Palu have different social context in their life. Since different students in different societies have distinct ways of life, and language to a considerable degree is influenced by culture. The factors above against this background that this study is carried out to examine how the differences in English use of men and women and at the third grade of MTs N 2 Palu. This research discusses about the differences between men and women in using English. Considering the purpose of the research and the nature of the problem, this research was a qualitative-research. To collect the data the researcher used observation, interview, and video recording. The result of this study shows that the difference between the students in using English is influenced by the social context especially in cultural aspect. When the students use English, the accent of each culture follows into their English. It also affects the intonations and accent when they use English. While, the differences between men and women. Women found it easier to adjust their accents and distinguish accents from the culture and accents of the English. While, man found it difficult. So, when using English men are often carried away with accents from their own culture.
Utilisation of cassava waste among processors in Akoko Southwest, Ondo State, Nigeria
Authors: Chete Oluwatoyin Bukola
Published: December 2022

There is a considerable gap in knowledge about cassava waste management among small-scale processors in Nigeria. This study investigated the utilisation of cassava wastes among processors in Akoko southwest, Ondo State, Nigeria. Two hundred processors were sampled in four communities, using a multistage sampling procedure. Data were analysed using frequency counts, and percentages and Pearson Product Moment Correlation (at α
0.05). The majority of the processors were males (53.5 %), married (49.0 %), Christians (49.0 %), and with secondary education (22.0 %). Most respondents had knowledge that cassava waste could be sold to generate income (81.0 %), used to produce chemicals (78.5 %) and utilised as a source of energy (78.5 %). The major constraints to cassava waste utilisation included high cost of cassava waste processing (82.0 %) and the lack of processing equipment (82.0 %). The correlation analysis shows a significant correlation between the ages of respondents and cassava waste utilisation (r = −0.538 p < 0.05), years of education, and cassava waste utilisation (r = −0.073, p < 0.05). However, marital status (r = −0.087, p < 0.05) and income (r = −0.048, p < 0.05) had hypothesised a positive relationship with cassava waste utilisation, but not significant. The study concluded that the majority of the respondents had a positive attitude towards cassava waste utilisation, but were constrained by inadequate finance, lack of processing equipment, high cost of hired labour, and high cost of processing. The biogas properties of cassava waste have transformational potential in addressing energy poverty in developing economies like Nigeria.
Sand amended with carbonised rice husk and goat manure as a propagation medium
Authors: Nkurunziza Ephrem , Nyalala Samuel , Umuhoza Karemera Noëlla Josiane
Published: December 2022

Tomato is an important horticultural crop as it provides income and contributes to food security for Rwandan citizens. Besides its importance, its production is hampered by the use of a soil-based growing medium which results in the production of low-quality transplants. This is mainly attributed to the unaffordability of peat moss to small-scale farmers in Rwanda. Hence, a greenhouse nursery experiment was carried out at the Rwanda-Israel Horticulture Centre of Excellence to search for an alternative growing medium to peat moss. Nine different growing media were formulated from a mixture at different ratios of sand, goat manure, and carbonised rice husks. The seeds were sown in propagation trays. The experiment was laid out in a randomised complete block design (RCBD) with four replications. Data obtained were subjected to analysis of variance and means were separated using Tukey’s honestly significant difference test at p ≤ 0.05. The data analysis was carried out using SAS software version 9.2. The results revealed that sand + goat manure + carbonised rice husk 50 %: 10 %: 40 % (T8) was comparable to T1 (peat moss 100 %) in producing higher quality seedlings during both trials with a mean quality index of 0.28 and 0.31, respectively, whereas T2 (sand 100 %) had seedlings with the poorest quality. Consequently, T8 can be adopted by nursery producers as an alternative to peat moss in the production of quality tomato transplants. More research on other locally available organic substrates is encouraged to find out alternatives to expensive media like peat moss because it was observed that the use of sand + goat manure + carbonised rice husk 50 %: 10 %: 40 % revealed in production of quality seedlings with no significant difference from the ones grown in peat moss.
Urban Pressures and The Process of Cultural Landscape Change. The Example of The Lielupe River Valley
Authors: Ziemeļniece Aija , Īle Una , Janpavle Ilze
Published: December 2022

With the increasing density and cost of living in cities in the early 21st century, more and more people are choosing to live in rural areas. With improvements in road quality, vehicle technology and engineering infrastructure, the population of rural areas within 10–15 km outside of cities is increasing, choosing the most scenic locations. This is also the case of the Lielupe river countryside, where not only old homesteads are being renovated but also new housing clusters with their own infrastructure are being created, bringing a new architectonic and aesthetic quality. This is particularly true in areas where both a cultural and historic area and a picturesque natural base coexist. The study examines the processes of landscape transformation of the Lielupe riverbanks downstream of Bauska and upstream of Jelgava. The landscape of the banks of the Lielupe river between Bauska and Jelgava is rich in cultural and historical buildings. Part of it was lost both during the Bermondt affair period and in September 1944 when the Russian army forced its way into the shallower parts of the Lielupe. With the growth of low-rise buildings along the banks of the Lielupe in the early 21st century, new viewpoints, features and dominants were introduced, marking a new architectural character of the buildings. The silhouette of a particular historic site, which sharply marks this dissonance in the plain area, is fading away. At the beginning of the 21st century, the development pressure is creating a new scale for the mosaic landscape of the plain with the changing character of the Lielupe river – from a steep bank with exposed dolomite layers to the flow of the river through the floodplain meadows.
A sufficient condition for local controllability of a Caputo type fractional differential inclusion
Authors: Cernea Aurelian
Published: December 2022

We consider a Cauchy problem for a fractional differential inclusion defined by a Caputo type fractional derivative and we obtain a sufficient condition for local controllability along a reference trajectory in terms of a certain fractional variational differential inclusion associated to the initial problem.
On uniform polynomial splitting of variational nonautonomous difference equations in Banach spaces
Authors: Biriş Larisa Elena , Ceauşu Traian , Popa Ioan-Lucian , Seimeanu Nicolae
Published: December 2022

In this paper we consider a concept of uniform polynomial splitting for a discrete cocycle over a discrete semiflow in Banach spaces. We obtain some characterizations of Datko type and also in terms of Lyapunov functions. The study is made from the point of view of the invariant projectors and also strongly invariant projectors.
Dynamics of a simple mathematical model for unemployment with time delay
Authors: Vesa Loredana Flavia
Published: December 2022

A three-dimensional mathematical model is analyzed in order to study the labour market, with an emphasis on unemployment, employment and the number of open positions. The rate of change of new positions created by the public and private sectors depends on the historical levels of unemployment, taking into account the distributed time delay. The non-dimensional mathematical model is done and the existence of the equilibrium points is examined. The findings related to the positivity and boundedness of solutions are presented. In addition the global asymptotic stability of the positive equilibrium is provided. The theoretical results are exemplified by the numerical simulations.
On uniform h-dichotomy of skew-evolution cocycles in Banach spaces
Authors: Găină Ariana
Published: December 2022

The paper presents some characterizations for the study of dichotomy of dynamical systems. Integral characterizations of Datko type are considered for the notion of uniform dichotomy with growth rates, also called uniform h-dichotomy, for skew-evolution cocycles in Banach spaces.