bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Soil organic carbon, carbon sequestration, soil microbial biomass carbon and nitrogen, and soil enzymatic activity as influenced by conservation agriculture in pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan) + soybean (Glycine max) intercropping system
Authors: KUMAR B T NAVEEN , BABALAD H B
Published: March 2023

Field experiment was conducted during the year 2014-15 and 2015-16 at MARS, Dharwad, Karnataka to study the influence of conservation agriculture (CA) practices on soil health in a pigeonpea [Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp] + soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merr] intercropping system.The experiment consisted of 6 tillage systems [CT1: No tillage with broad bed and furrow (BBF) and crop residue retained on the surface, CT2: Reduced tillage with BBF and incorporation of crop residue, CT3: No tillage with flatbed and crop residue retained on the surface, CT4: Reduced tillage with flatbed and incorporation of crop residue, CT5: Conventional tillage with incorporation of crop residue and CT6: Conventional tillage without crop residue. The experiment was laid out in strip block design and replicated thrice. The CA treatments significantly improved soil health. The pooled data revealed that, all the CA systems i.e. CT1, CT2, CT3 and CT4 recorded significantly higher soil organic carbon at 0-15 cm depth (0.62, 0.64, 0.60 a d 0.62%, respectively) and 15-30 cm depth (0.56, 0.56, 0.54 and 0.55%, respectively), higher soil carbon sequestration (15.1, 15.4, 14.6 and 14.7 tonnes/ha, respectively) over conventional till systems. However, soil microbial biomass carbon and nitrogen were significantly higher in all the CA systems. While, significantly higher soil urease activity (11.76, 11.86, 11.10 and 11.44 Î¼g NH4-N/g/day), dehydrogenase activity (32.29, 32.29, 31.14 and 31.55 Î¼g TPF/g/day) and total phosphatase activity (173.21, 174.55, 170.09 and 173.21 Î¼g PNP/g/hr) were recorded in CT1, CT2, CT3 and CT4 over CT5 and CT6.
Web based machinery fleet size selection model for paddy-wheat cropping system
Authors: PARRAY ROAF AHMAD , MANI INDRA , KUMAR ADARSH , KHURA TAPAN , VERGHESE ELDHO
Published: March 2023

A fleet size selection model based on time window availability for different operations of paddy-wheat cropping system was developed for proper selection of machinery with optimum use hours.The developed fleet size selection model suggested a fleet of 3 cultivators, 3 harrows, 3 rotavator, 3 wheat seed drill, 2 combine harvesters, 1 straw combine, 2 balers, 1 laser leveler and 6 tractors with a total investment requirement of Rupees 98.7 lakh for a catchment area of 200 ha under paddy and 300 ha under wheat. The annual use hours for harrow, cultivator, rotavator, wheat seed drill, combine harvester, straw combine, baler, laser leveler and tractor predicted by the model for same catchment area and based on the selected fleet size were 347, 278, 514, 250, 563, 375, 286, 417 and 922, respectively. The annual use hours based on selected fleet size predicted by the model for tractor were 922 to 983; close to the recommended economic use hours of tractor (1000). Thus, the model can be used to select fleet size for a particular catchment area under paddy-wheat cropping system with optimum annual use hours of machine and completion of operation within given time window.
Status of insecticide resistance in field populations of tomato fruit borer (Helicoverpa armigera) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in Punjab, India
Authors: WARGANTIWAR RAM K , KANG B K
Published: March 2023

Laboratory bioassays were conducted during 2013-14 to observe the level of insecticide resistance against tomato fruit borer [Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner)]. Populations collected from major tomato growing districts (Amritsar, ASR; Kapurthala, KPT; Patiala, PTA) of Punjab, India. Among different populations, Amritsar populations showed least susceptibility against synthetic pyrethroids, organophosphate as well as diamide followed by Patiala and Kapurthala. In the present study, fenvalerate was observed to be the least effective and have acquired high level of resistance (480-1270 fold) in H. armigera. As per the organophosphate and diamide groups of insecticides, Amritsar, Kapurthala and Patiala populations showed more susceptibility to profenofos and flubendiamide as compared to other insecticidestested. The susceptibility level against profenofos was almost same for all the tested populations. Flubendiamide was most effective insecticides against all populations. Pearsonâ€™s correlation coefficient (r) showed significant relationship among fenvalerate and profenophos, deltamethrin and profenophos, flubendiamide and profenophos which suggest that resistance toprofenophos, deltamethrin and flubendiamide might be due to possible cross-resistance mechanisms. However, although therewas positive relationship among other insecticides, but none showed their statistical significance on log LC50 values of testedinsecticides on field population of H. armigera. A strong positive correlation between monooxygenase activity and pyrethroidresistance indicated that the elevated cytochrome P450 monooxygenase activity is associated with pyrethroid resistance indifferent strains of H. armigera.
Strategi Manajemen Pemasaran Dalam Era Indutri 4.0
Authors: Zainarti Zainarti , Agkat Ervina Yulia , Siburian Nelsi Agustina , Abror Ruli
Published: March 2023

People frequently utilize the internet in different kinds of settings, such as for work, school, and shopping (also known as online). Investors and other people are not deterred from moving forward by the present. We can utilize or grow organizations that have declined due to an epidemic thanks to the internet. Recent technological developments have indicated a global transformation. Advertising control in the modern digital age does not mean changing physical stores or turning regular stores into online stores. In a higher first-class, crook control flow marketing facilitates. In this day of technology and data, it is crucial to understand how far we have come in achieving the targets set for us. Today, knowledge is a capital in the advancement of technological know-how and a tool for building a nation in the era of globalization in the field of advertising management. Digital media is a tool for developing their operations, particularly in the sphere of advertising, but there is now still a lack of public awareness or marketers in marketing management.
Keywords: Marketing, Management, Digital, Field
Gestión interdisciplinaria del desarrollo humano local sostenible ante el cambio climático
Authors: Díaz Argueta Julio César
Published: March 2023

El mundo enfrenta retos y desafíos para el impulso del desarrollo mediante diferentes modelos coexistentes y si bien, ninguno ha logrado el derrame de beneficios para satisfacer las necesidades de la población, tanto el área urbana como rural acumulan la deuda social y limitan el mandato ético del Estado de impulsar el bien común. La gestión del desarrollo humano local sostenible es compleja, demanda una visión holista, prospectiva y la complementariedad de diferentes disciplinas de las ciencias fácticas y humanas, para subsanar y enfrentar las condicionantes y determinantes sociales, políticas, culturales, económicas, ambientales y tecnológicas, en respuesta a las necesidades, problemas e intereses de la población afectada por el cambio climático.En el contexto del desarrollo humano local sostenible, principalmente en el área rural y en la multidimensionalidad de la vida cotidiana, pueden enfrentarse esos retos y desafíos, que alteran la dinámica y calidad de vida de miles de personas, con la gestión interdisciplinaria y las alianzas estratégicas necesarias para el conocimiento, sistematización, definición y abordaje de elementos axiológicos y teleológicos que aporten estrategias para prevenir, enfrentar y mitigar los efectos del cambio climático, involucrando al Estado, al poder municipal y local, la participación ciudadana, actores económicos y la cooperación internacional, desde los principios y valores que protejan los recursos naturales y su uso sostenible en beneficio del territorio y de las generaciones presentes y futuras, con el aporte de la gestión interdisciplinaria que coadyuve a disminuir las inequidades, desigualdades y la pobreza y potencialice a los actores sociales ante el cambio climático.
The principles behind Principal Tower – a new residential tower in central London
Authors: Slade Ron , Sharratt Matthew , Harvey Ross , Petrioli Nello
Published: March 2023

This paper describes how the 50-storey residential Principal Tower was designed and constructed on a site in the London Borough of Hackney close to the City of London. Design and construction were heavily influenced by the presence of railway infrastructure. However, the design strategy was fundamentally different to the approach used by the designers of nearby buildings, where engineering to accommodate the railway is expressed in the architecture. Visually, at Principal Tower, it is as though the subterranean railway does not exist.
ANALISIS PERILAKU KARYAWAN MUSLIM DI BENGKULU UTARA YANG TERDAMPAK COVID-19
Authors: Arisandi Debby
Published: March 2023

The purpose of this study was to find out what behaviors and negative impacts occurred on Muslim employees who were affected by Covid-19 in North Bengkulu. The type of research is descriptive qualitative by conducting field research. The results of the research found that: 1) The behavior of Muslim employees has full responsibility for their work. For them, an employee must have a sense of responsibility towards work, be trustworthy, disciplined, positive thinking, empathetic and professional. 2) The behavior of Muslim employees affected by Covid-19 is innovative, namely creating new ideas for doing their work. This Covid has indeed had an impact on employees, employees present solutions that have not been shown by others in overcoming this problem, such as looking for a side job to fulfill their daily needs
ANALISIS STRATEGI BISNIS USAHA KULINER CATERING (STUDI KASUS PADA SHINTA CATERING DEPOK)
Authors: Hidayatulloh Choerul , Panggabean Helena Louise , Noviaty Evi
Published: March 2023

The more advanced the times and changes in the pattern of human life, the human needs also change especially primary needs, one of which is food and drink. One of the businesses providing fast food is the catering business. Shinta Catering is a catering business that is classified as superior and has good potential to continue to grow rapidly. But on the other hand, Shinta Catering experienced a decline in sales. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to analyze the problems of the culinary business strategy applied by Shinta Catering. The analysis used is descriptive analysis to get an overview of the company's environment related to the Opportunities, Threats, Strengths, and Weaknesses of Shinta Catering and formulating strategies using the SWOT matrix. Quantitative descriptive analysis using EFE, IFE, and IF. And the data that has been collected is then analyzed using a descriptive approach, namely the approach used to analyze the questionnaire data by describing the questionnaire data that has been collected as it is. The results of the research from a SWOT analysis combine two factors in a company. The results of the SWOT analysis on the Shinta Catering Depok business from both IFAS and EFAS matrices show that the SO strategy has the highest value among the ST, WO, WT, and SW strategies and it can be seen that the position of the Catering business in Depok is in quadrant 1 by implementing an aggressive strategy. from a marketing point of view. This position is a very favorable situation for Shinta Catering, where the business has opportunities and strengths so that it can take advantage of opportunities in the catering business
ANALISIS PERBANDINGAN TRADING VOLUME ACTIVITY, ABNORMAL RETURN SAHAM DAN BID ASK SPREAD SEBELUM DAN SESUDAH STOCK SPLIT
Authors: Octaviani Indria , Harianti Ati
Published: March 2023

A stock split is when a company divides the existing shares of its stock into multiple new shares. The split is done by dividing each existing shares into more than one shares. A lower share price can make the stock more attractive to a broad range of investors so that the sale of shares can be further increased. This study aims to determine the differences in trading volume activity, abnormal returns and bid-ask spreads before and after the stock split. The event window used in this study is 20 days consisting of 10 days before the stock split and 10 days after the stock split. This study was conducted on 28 companies that announcess Stock Splits during the 2015-2019 period. The method used in this study was to use the Wilcoxon signed rank test which was processed with the help of SPSS version 25. The results of this study indicate that there are significant differences in Trading Volume Activity and Abnormal Return before and after the announcement of Stock Split
The Investigation of Air Pollution for Carbon Monoxide Evaluations in Guatemala City
Authors: Chong Celine
Published: March 2023

Carbon Monoxide (CO) is a common gas released naturally and due to industrialization. When released into the air, this gas is one of the most dangerous factors of air pollution, which harms the environment and human health. In third-world countries such as Guatemala, Honduras, and India, people face severe illnesses, including carbon monoxide poisoning, respiratory diseases, and premature deaths due to air pollution, mainly occurring during the rapid urbanization of major cities. This urbanization and increasing number of motor vehicles affect the high levels of CO, which results in deaths from various respiratory diseases. Despite the harmful effects of CO poisoning, significant actions have yet to be taken. Therefore, the research team has been taken to Guatemala City, Guatemala's most populated city, to measure Carbon Monoxide levels in various locations under various conditions.

An Easy Log USB has been used to measure Carbon Monoxide (CO) levels to assess the areas with a high level of harmful CO. The study has found that an enormous amount of CO is present in highly populated areas, 100 ~ 200% up for a certain time, compared to the indoor air, and reached a result that corroborated the assertions that CO poisoning with 20% higher CO in their hemoglobin might increase the number of intoxicated Guatemalan people. The national government should implement appropriate regulations and methods to follow up on CO emissions and reduce its consequence to prosper economically and socially.
Prevalence and Detection of Multidrug Resistance Bacterial Strains Isolated from the Different Inanimate Surfaces of the Hospital Environment
Authors: Mani Geetha , Rajendran Ishwarya , Jayakumar Tharani , Dhayalan Sangeetha
Published: March 2023

Nosocomial infections or Hospital-acquired infections (HAI) influence the clinical outcomes in hospital in-patients and indicate a serious global concern in medicine. Fomites of hospital environments carry a deadly pathogen and transmit infectious diseases. The emergence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in the hospital environment has increased due to misuse and/or overuse of antibiotics. The present study was aimed to evidence the MDR bacterial pathogens from the fomites of the hospital environment. The study was conducted in Acute care hospital, in Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu, India. Totally 65 samples were collected from the different areas of the hospital including Operation Theatre (OT), Orthopaedics Surgery (OS), Wound and emergency Unit (WEU), Intensive care unit (ICU), Dialysis Unit (DU), Special Ward (SW) from March 2022 to September 2022 and the samples were processed for the isolation of bacteria using Nutrient agar, Macconkey agar and Blood agar. Totally 84 isolates were identified in that 48 and 36 isolates were gram positive and gram-negative respectively. Bacillus spp, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus spp, Micrococcus spp, E. coli, Salmonella spp and the proteus spp. were the common isolates of this study and most of them showed multidrug resistance. In gram-positive isolates Bacillus spp. (22%) was dominant followed by Staphylococcus aureus (21%) and in gram-negative bacterial isolates Salmonella spp. (17%) were dominant followed by E.coli (16%). Among the bacterial isolates, 18% showed multidrug resistance (MDR) followed by 3% and 2% of XDR and PDR respectively. All the studied surfaces of the hospital carried minimum bacterial contamination. So more hygienic practices and effective disinfection practices should be implemented in the studied hospital to prevent the spread of nosocomial infections.
Exploring Methods for Understanding and Quantifying Plastic-Derived Dissolved Organic Matter
Authors:   Northeastern University, Zhu Lixin , Gaggelli Nicola , Boldrini Amedeo , Stubbins Aron , Loiselle Steven
Published: March 2023

Plastics have accumulated in the environment to become a globally significant pool of organic carbon (Stubbins et al., 2021) and a contaminant of ecological concern (McLeod et al., 2021). Most studies still report plastics in terms of counts (i.e., pieces of plastics) though some report masses of plastics, and even fewer report plastic carbon. In a recent review, we assumed plastics to be 83% carbon by mass based on data for oceanic microplastics (Zhu et al., 2020; Stubbins et al., 2021). This overly simplistic conversion allows plastics to be placed in a carbon cycle context, a context critical to plastic-derived dissolved organic carbon (DOC; Figure 1). However, this conversion should be improved to account for variations in the carbon content of different polymers. To make these improvements, studies should report data for sizes, masses, and types of base polymer of plastics collected. These data would allow comparison among studies and facilitate improved accounting for plastics and their fates in the environment. Reporting masses of specific polymers would make conversion from plastics to carbon more accurate and provide a common chemical unit for comparison among plastic polymer types (i.e., we could use carbon as we do biomass).
Christopher Marlowe’s Faustus as a Supreme Archetype of Renaissance Man
Authors: Gaddawi Mahmood Faiz
Published: March 2023

The paper assumes that the character of Christopher Marlowe’s Doctor Faustus represents most of the characteristics of the Renaissance. After a short introduction, the paper starts reviewing some features of the Renaissance which are applicable to the character of Doctor Faustus, just like the revolt against religion and medieval standards; then, the researcher shifts to other essential features of Renaissance which are: spirit of adventure, geographical exploration and colonialism. Later, he continues exploring other properties of the Renaissance man which can be applied to the character of Faustus such as the lust for knowledge, the interest of Classic culture and the appearance of the earlier thoughts of nationalism and individualism.
L'explication naïve et la perception des risques comme des voies pour améliorer les pratiques de REX: des études dans l'industrie chimique et l'industrie nucléaire
Authors: Mbaye Safiétou , Kouabenan Rémi , Sarnin Philippe
Published: March 2023

L’analyse de l’accident soulève de nombreux enjeux dont le poids préfigure également des biais possibles dans l’explication causale et laisse apparaître que l’explication de l’accident peut difficilement être neutre. En l’occurrence, les difficultés rencontrées dans la conduite du REX relèvent en grande partie de conflits qui surviennent lors des analyses d’accidents. Ce document présente quatre études de terrain qui visaient à comprendre l’origine des conflits entre les acteurs du REX lors des analyses d’accidents et à mieux appréhender le rôle de la perception des risques et du climat de sécurité dans la motivation des acteurs à s’impliquer davantage dans les pratiques de REX. Les études sont conduites dans l’industrie chimique et l’industrie nucléaire et portent sur plus de 1000 agents de tous niveaux hiérarchiques (cadres, agents de maîtrise, techniciens, ouvriers) et tous domaines d’activité (prévention, production, maintenance, qualité). La méthodologie repose sur des entretiens, des observations de comité REX, une expérimentation et l’administration de deux questionnaires. Il en ressort que les démarches de REX sont davantage subies qu’elles ne sont portées par les responsables du traitement des accidents en raison des coûts qu’elles engendrent en temps et en énergie, mais aussi à cause du manque d’opérationnalité des règles de traitement des accidents. Il s’avère ensuite que l’absence de dialogue autour des causes des accidents entretient des doutes sur la crédibilité du REX auprès des opérateurs. Mais avant tout, il est clairement établi que la peur d’endosser la responsabilité de l’accident détermine fortement l’explication de l’accident qui devient notamment très défensive. Par exemple, les cadres et les ouvriers se renvoient systématiquement la causalité des accidents: plus ils se sentent menacés par l’analyse d’accident, plus ils en attribuent la survenue à des facteurs internes à l’autre groupe hiérarchique. Les études révèlent également comment les croyances sur les risques conduisent les individus à être plus attentifs au REX sur les accidents directement liés au cœur de métier de leur industrie et moins attentifs au REX sur les accidents de la vie courante, pourtant plus nombreux et plus graves. Enfin, nous montrons en quoi un bon climat de sécurité peut favoriser l’implication des acteurs dans les pratiques de REX.
MODELOS DE INTERVENCIÓN Y PREVENCIÓN DE LA PSICOPATÍA
Authors: Munguía Ana , Torres Itayetzi , Pérez Martha , Ostrosky Shejet Feggy
Published: March 2023

El presente artículo realiza una revisión de los diversos estudios en los que se ha buscado generar modelos de intervención para disminuir los rasgos de psicopatía en criminales, sin embargo, son pocos las investigaciones que cumplen con criterios de un correcto diseño de estudio, lo que repercute en la validez de los resultados. Los modelos de tratamiento más utilizados son: el modelo de riesgo-necesidad-responsividad, el cual tiene como objetivo intervenir los factores de riesgo que han sido relacionados con la reincidencia delictiva, para que el sujeto pueda desarrollarse mejor en la sociedad; el modelo de dos componentes, que se utiliza para tratar de reducir la violencia en individuos con psicopatía, manejando sus rasgos de personalidad (Componente Interpersonal y el Componente Criminógeno) mientras cambian sus comportamientos antisociales; y la terapia de esquemas, la cual busca romper el desapego emocional del paciente para acceder y sanar su lado vulnerable, incluidas las heridas causadas por experiencias traumáticas (esquemas desadaptativos tempranos). Respecto a la prevención se han desarrollado diversos tratamientos para ayudar a niños víctimas de abuso, al ser una población vulnerable para desarrollar rasgos de psicopatía, entre ellos se encuentran: la psicoterapia, la psicoeducación, la terapia cognitivo conductual centrada en el trauma, la terapia familiar, la psicodinámica y terapia ecléctica y algunos fármacos como antidepresivos y estabilizadores del estado de ánimo.
PENGARUH MEDIA VISUAL PADA MATERI PEMBELAJARAN TERHADAP MOTIVASI BELAJAR PESERTA DIDIK
Authors: Mayasari Annisa , Pujasari Windi , Ulfah Ulfah , Arifudin Opan
Published: March 2023

Saat ini siswa kelas 3 terkadang merasa malas dalam memahami materi pembelajaran. Menurut peneliti hal ini disebabkan siswa pada usia ini belum dihadapkan langsung dengan hal yag bersifat nyata atau kontekstual. Terlebih melihat karakteristik dari anak usia kelas 3 SD adalah operasional konkrit, yaitu harus dihadapkan dengan sesuatu yang nyata. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui pengaruh media visual dalam motivasi siswa pada materi “Pancasila” di Mi Fathul Khoer. Adapun metode penelitian yang dilakukan adalah kuantitatif deskriptif dengan cara melakukan penelitian tindakan kelas. Teknik pengambilan data dilakukan dengan observasi, kuesioner dan dokumentasi. Dari hasil penelitian tersebut menunjukkan bahwa pengaruh media visual pada materi pancasila terhadap kelas 3 Mi Fathul Khoer, 90% siswa/ siswi menyetujuai bahwa pembelajaran menggunakan media visual sangan berpengaruh terhadap motivasi belajar siswa.
PEMANFAATAN MEDIA SURAT KABAR SEBAGAI SUMBER PEMBELAJARAN UNTUK MENINGKATKAN PEMAHAMAN SISWA TERHADAP PEMBELAJARAN PKN
Authors: Nasem  , Chabibah Nur , Taryana Tatang , Novianti Yusuf Rini , Ismail Fahmi Ade
Published: March 2023

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi masalah yang dihadapi pada pelaksanaan proses pembelajaran yang belum optimal. Proses pembelajaran seharusnya diarahkan untuk membangun dan mengembangkan peserta didik menjadi manusia yang cerdas, yang mampu memecahkan masalah secara kreatif dan inovatif, akan tetapi kenyataannya tidak seperti itu terlebih pada mata pelajaran PKn. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui Pemanfaatan Media Surat Kabar Sebagai Sumber Pembelajaran Untuk Meningkatkan Pemahaman Siswa Terhadap Pembelajaran PKN. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah deskriptif kualitatif. Hasil dari penelitian menunjukkan bahwa dapat dilihat dari data yang diperoleh menyatakan bahwa berita-berita yang ada di Surat Kabar seperti berita-berita tentang Politik, Sosial, Budaya, Agama, Ekonomi, Hukum dan HAM yang ada pada Surat Kabar dapat dijadikan sumber belajar PKn (60%) dan sebagian kecil menyatakan bahwa berita-berita tentang Pancasila dan UUD 1945 yang ada di Surat Kabar dapat dijadikan sumber belajar PKn (20%). Kemudian bahwa artikel tentang Politik, Sosial, Budaya, Agama, Ekonomi, Hukum dan HAM yang ada pada Surat Kabar dapat dijadikan sumber belajar PKn. Berita dan artikel yang memuat seperti di atas banyak memiliki relevansi dengan nilai dan konsep yang diajarkan dalam cakupan pembahasan PKn.
UPAYA MENINGKATKAN KETERAMPILAN MOTORIK HALUS MENGIKAT TALI SEPATU MELALUI METODE DEMONSTRASI
Authors: Dudin Abdul Latif Asep , Cecep Cecep , Narsidah Narsidah
Published: March 2023

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi masih rendahnya kualitas penyelenggaraan lembaga pendidikan anak usia dini yang dilihat dari aspek standar program yang diberikan, proses pembelajaran yang belum mengakomodasi kebutuhan anak dan kualitas serta kualifikasi tenaga pendidik anak usia dini yang masih tergolong rendah. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui upaya meningkatkan keterampilan motorik halus mengikat tali sepatu melalui metode demonstrasi. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK). Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa dalam rangka meningkatkan fungsi motorik halus alat peraga berupa sepatu memiliki kegunaan yang sangat baik efektif dan efisien, mulai dari tahap perencanaan kegiatan, pelaksanaan kegiatan sampai penilaian, karena dengan cara demonstrasi dapat memperlihatkan secara konkrit peningkatan motorik halus anak. Kesulitan dalam penggunaan alat peraga sepatu menggunakan metode demonstrasi, kesulitan dalam proses pembelajaran dengan menggunakan alat peraga ini adalah dalam menentukan tema yang sesuai, pengkondisian anak serta penilaian untuk dapat meningkatkan fungsi motorik halus pada anak.
PERSPEKTIF PEMIKIRAN PENDIDIKAN ISLAM INTERNASIONAL ISMAIL RAJI AL FARUQI
Authors: Ratu Fadliah Ine
Published: March 2023

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi mengenai gagasan Islamisasi ilmu pengetahuan, maka tidak bisa dipisahkan dari sejarah Islam itu sendiri. Jika dirunut ke belakang, sesungguhnya konsep ini telah dipraktikkan dalam sejarah Islam. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui perspektif pemikiran pendidikan islam internasional Ismail Raji Al Faruqi. Metode yang digunakan dalam kajian ini adalah pendekatan kepustakaan. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa Ismail Raji Al Faruqi menjelaskan konsep islamisasi ilmu terdapat dua belas langkah kerja yang mempunyai tiga poin penting; yaitu: (1) kesatuan pengetahuan, (2) kesatuan hidup netral, dan (3) kesatuan sejarah. Dengan demikian, tidak ada lagi pembagian pengetahuan ke dalam sains-sains yang bersifat individual dan sains-sains yang bersifat sosial, sehingga semua disiplin tersebut bersifat humanistis dan ummatis. Kesimpulan penelitian ini bahwa Islamisasi ilmu berarti upaya untuk membangun paradigma keilmuan yang berlandaskan nilai-nilai Islam, baik pada aspek ontologis, epistemologis, maupun aksiologis.
UPAYA MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN MEMBACA PADA ANAK USIA DINI MELALUI PETUALANGAN MAHARAJA
Authors: Nasem Nasem , Tanjung Rahman , Nurkhasanah Nurkhasanah
Published: March 2023

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi masalah pada kemampuan membaca anak masih rendah. Hal tersebut dikarenakan beberapa faktor diantaranya adalah kurangnya sarana dan prasarana, alat peraga yang digunakan dalam proses pembelajaran kurang sesuai, dan pemilihan pendekatan atau media pembelajaran yang kurang efektif. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui upaya meningkatkan kemampuan membaca pada anak usia dini melalui petualangan maharaja dikelompok B TK Nurul Islam Karawang. Jenis penelitian yang diambil adalah penelitian tindakan kelas. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa setelah dianalisis diperoleh hasil signifikan yaitu hasil dari siklus I 53.8%. Dan adanya peningkatan dari siklus I ke siklus II dengan hasil 2 anak yang belum tuntas, 11 anak yang tuntas dari 13 siswa dengan persentase 84,6%. Kesimpulan penelitian ini bahwa untuk penerapan media kartu huruf perlu dilakukan sebuah modifikasi dalam penerapan media kartu kartu gambar suku kata maharaja dengan menyesuaikan media pada setiap tema, lebih mengkreatifkan gambar atau warna yang lebih menarik lagi, atau juga menggunakan media yang berbasis IT agar anak lebih semangat belajar.
KOMPARASI PENDIDIKAN NON FORMAL DAN INFORMAL PADA LEMBAGA SATUAN PAUD SEJENIS
Authors: Sulaeman Devi
Published: March 2023

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi masalah peningkatan mutu pendidikan merupakan bagian penting yang harus diperhatikan dalam penyelenggaraan pendidikan. Mutu lembaga pendidikan dapat diukur melalui indikator penilaian dalam instrumen akreditasi yang memuat 8 standar nasional pendidikan. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui komparasi pendidikan non formal dan informal pada lembaga satuan PAUD sejenis. Metode yang digunakan dalam kajian ini adalah komparatif atau perbandingan yaitu teknik membandingkan suatu objek dengan objek lain. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Perbandingan Lembaga diakreditasi dan belum diakreditasi terlihat bagaimana pemenuhan 8 standar nasional yang menjadi tolok ukur dari penilaian kelayakan dilaksanakan oleh Lembaga baik dari sisi dokumen ataupun dari sisi implementasi. Kesimpulan penelitian ini bahwa peran Pendidikan bukan hanya dilaksanakan oleh Pendidikan formal, pendidikan berbasis masyarakat yang terbentuk menjadi satuan Pendidikan non formal salah satunya adalah Satuan PAUD sejenis hadir sebagai pengganti dan penambah untuk memperkaya dan sebagai perluasan akses pelayanan Pendidikan anak usia dini bagi masyarakat.
Immune Checkpoint and Tumor Therapy
Authors: Huang Pei , Deng Hongzhang
Published: March 2023

Cancer immunotherapy employing immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICI) has revolutionized the tumor therapy far beyond their impressing clinical effects. Immune checkpoint therapy (ICT), which is directly involved in different immunosuppressive mechanisms at tumor sites, has been thoroughly studied. Nevertheless, the “off-target” effects of ICIs following systemic administration is still challenging. In addition, the clinical response rate of ICT is still unsatisfactory in that only a few patients hold lasting benefits. In this chapter, the mechanism of most widely used ICIs, including those based on CTLA-4 and PD-1/PD-L1, has been introduced. The approaches to enhancing the efficacy of ICT have been highlighted, namely improving targeted delivery of ICI by employing nanotechnology, modulating the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment (TME), and combining ICT with other therapies. We hope advanced strategies summarized in this chapter would further inspire the development of ICT to boost their effectiveness while minimize unwanted side effects.
Influence of Information Technologies on the Quality of Study Programs in Higher Education
Authors: Škrlec Krunoslav , Čančarević Marijan
Published: March 2023

The chapter is to explore how modern information technology influences the quality of study programs at higher education institutions. The objective of this chapter is to determine how such technology is implemented in the study programs and how such changes are accepted by students and teaching staff. Besides the primary objective, the chapter also aims to explore what challenges arise when applying such technologies, what ideas students support, and what teaching staff. An analysis of these ideas will attempt to make recommendations on how to reap the benefits of new technologies in the best possible way for all participants in higher education.
Tissue Induction in Plastic and Maxillo-Facial Surgery
Authors: La Padula Simone , Pensato Rosita , Sabban Rebecca , D’Andrea Francesco , Coiante Edoardo , Roccaro Giovanni , SidAhmed-Mezi Mounia , Paul Meningaud Jean , Hersant Barbara
Published: March 2023

Tissue induction is defined as the activation of cell regeneration to restore damaged tissue, which involves stimulating cell signaling and modifying the microenvironment. Tissue inducers therefore have the advantage of acting quickly and durably on treated tissues, alone or in combination with surgical procedures, in order to reduce iatrogeny and potentiate surgical results. The aim of this review was to detail the various current techniques for tissue regeneration in the field of plastic and maxillo-facial surgery. We conducted a systematic search on Pubmed, Google Scholar and Science Direct. Articles in English and French, published after 2012 and focusing on facial tissue induction were searched. Only prospective comparative studies assessing as many cases as possible were analyzed. The following keywords were used: “skin rejuvenation”, “skin regeneration”, “collagen induction”, “skin enhancer”, “aging rejuvenation”, “oral mucosa rejuvenation”, “oral mucosa regeneration”, “buccal mucosa rejuvenation”, “buccal mucosa regeneration”, “oral bone regeneration”, “alveolar bone regeneration”. Fifty innovative articles published since 2012 dealing with tissue induction techniques with an interest in plastic and maxillo-facial surgery were identified and then selected. The most effective tissue inducers for skin and mucosal regeneration were lasers, radiofrequency, pulsed light, hyaluronic acid and PRP. Tissue induction allows collagen self-production leading to tissue regeneration. Many techniques can be used for tissue induction that represent an additional tool in the therapeutic arsenal available to plastic and maxillofacial surgeons to improve patient management.These inducers can be used alone or in combination to achieve synergistic effects and better clinical outcomes.
A Preonic Model of Quarks and Particles, Based on a Cold Genesis Theory
Authors: Arghirescu Marius
Published: March 2023

The theoretic model explains the generating of heavy quarks and of heavy particles using the known quark s(strange) and two semi-light quarks: λ±(435 MeV) and v±(∼574 MeV) resulting from a cold genesis theory1 of astro-particles’ forming, (CGT), the masses of the quarks c• (charm) and b• (bottom) of the Standard Model but also the values used by de Souza: c = 1.7 GeV and b = 5 GeV, being re-obtained as tri-quark clusters in the form: [(qq¯)q]], by a simple de-excitation reaction, with the emission of a preonic boson obtained in CGT: z0 = 34me, respective: z2 = 4z0 and zμ = 6z0- for the quarks b• and b. A similar de-excitation reaction, with emission of a preonic boson zk = n⋅z0, (n = 1÷7), representing less than 2.7% from the particle’s mass, explains the experimentally obtained masses of heavy baryons and mesons and of some multi-quark particles, with discrepancy <1% generally. The heavy current quarks result by lighter current quarks with quasi-crystalline internal structure, with trigonal/hexagonal symmetry of preonic kernels of two preonic bosons: z2 = 4z0; zπ = 7z0, the top-quark resulting as: t = 17(bb¯) + b = (7x5)⋅m(b), with a kernel of regular hexagonal polyhedron form, given by kernels of b-quarks. The model is compatible with the generation model and explains the quarks pairs forming from relativist e−- e+ jets.
Why Microplastics Are Exceptional Contaminants?
Authors: Saad Dalia
Published: March 2023

Due to the heterogeneous nature of the physiochemical properties of microplastics (MPs), their behaviour in the environment is quite complex compared to other contaminants. The variety of polymers, wide range of sizes, variable shapes and numerous colours influence their mobility, transport and distribution in the different environmental compartments. For example, different shapes and sizes are distributed differently, which influence their bioavailability and ecological impacts. The uptake of MPs by aquatic biota also depends, among others, on their characteristics. This book chapter aims to discuss the ecological and toxicological impacts of MPs in relation to their physical and chemical properties. The chapter starts with a brief introduction explaining the uniqueness of MPs as emerging contaminants and a driver of environmental change. The following two sections then provide deeper insights into their ecological impact at all levels of the ecosystem and highlight the complexity associated with their toxicological effects. Finally, the last section provides more discussion about their properties in the context of their environmental behaviour, fate, bioavailability and toxicity.
Epidemiology of SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Mexico and Latin America
Authors: Padilla-Raygoza Nicolás , Flores-Vargas Gilberto , de Jesús Gallardo-Luna María , Navarro-Olivos Efraín , Irazú Morales-Reyes Guadalupe , Paola Plascencia-Roldán Jessica
Published: March 2023

This chapter presents some insights into COVID-19 in children. We begin by summarizing the fundamental aspects of SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19. We also cover issues about the severity of the disease and fatality and factors associated with the outcome of pediatric patients with COVID-19. Most evidence treated in this chapter comes from reports in Mexico, but a general landscape in Latin America is pictured. COVID-19 does not seem to be so severe among children. It is worth noting that those at higher risk are the children between 0 and 2 years who develop pneumonia. In this chapter, we did not discuss extensively the Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome nor the social impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on children. Many studies used for this chapter relied on open data sources resulting from a surveillance system designed for the general population. Therefore, specific variables for children were not analyzed.
The Role of Some Pre and Postharvest Applications on Storage Behavior and Protein Pattern of Date Palm Fruits Phoenix dactylifera L. cvs. Berhi and Breim
Authors: Ahmed Taain Dhia , Abbas Hamzah Hamzah , Mahdi Jasim Abbas
Published: March 2023

Storage experiment was conducted to study the effect of some pre and postharvest natural control treatments which include ultraviolet light (UV) at the concentration of 1KGY for periods of (0, 5, 10) minutes, 1-MCP at the concentration of (0,0.5,1) ppm for 24 hour at 0°c, ozone (O3) at the concentration of 5 ppm for the periods of (0, 0.5, 1) hour, soaking in chitosan at the concentratons of (0,1,2) % and control treatment in addition to field-treated chitosan at the concentrations of 0%, 1%, and 2% by the aim of improving storage behavior of date palm fruits cvs. Berhi and Breim and determination the protein pattern of fruits after six months of storage at −10± 2°C. Results of the protein pattern showed that protein bundles on polyacrylamide gel differed by their molecular weights, the number of protein bundles, and Breim cultivar fruits treated with chitosan recorded the highest number of bundles of seven bundles and the highest molecular weight of (173.857) kDa for the first bundle.
Perspective Chapter: The Relationship of Technology and Creativity in Childhood Period
Authors: Aral Neriman , Kadan Gül
Published: March 2023

Thanks to technology, which has the potential to go to the most remote places and which concerns individuals of all ages and from all walks of life, many actions that were previously impossible can be done. Especially children constitute the important human resources of technology. However, the conscious use of technology is considered important. Creativity is a phenomenon that can be utilized in the conscious use of technology. Creativity is defined as the ability to create original products, to think and feel differently. The innate creativity ability may decrease over time. The decrease in creativity can pave the way for the emergence of individuals who think and act in a uniform way. Such a situation can undoubtedly be an important obstacle to social progress. For this reason, it is necessary to support the creativity abilities of children. In supporting creativity, the use of technology, in which children spend most of their time, will ensure the realization of two-way purposes. Based on these considerations, it is aimed to explain how the technology-creativity relationship can be combined in childhood.
Study on the Impact of Diseases and Medical Treatments on Bone Mineral Density
Authors: Ait Oumghar Imane , Barkaoui Abdelwahed , Chabrand Patrick
Published: March 2023

Several diseases and medical treatments have been found to affect bone quality over decades. Bone mass characteristics summarized in bone mineral density (BMD), geometry, microarchitecture, and mechanical properties are the main parameters permitting to assess the quality of bone. Clinically, the diagnosis of bone diseases and the prediction of bone fracture are largely based on the BMD values. Thus, the investigation of how diseases and treatments alter the BMD value is primordial to anticipate additional treatment for the patient. In this chapter, we summarize the main research studies investigating diseases and treatments’ effects on bone quality and more specifically on BMD.
Probe-Fed Polygonal Patch UWB Antennas
Authors: Joshi Abhishek , Singhal Rahul
Published: March 2023

The chapter deals with the design of probe-fed planar antennas to operate at wider bands and techniques to improve peak or boresight gain using reflectors. The phenomenon of frequency excitation in dual-band, that is, C-band and X-band using the technique of partial removal of the ground plane, is well demonstrated here. The impedance bandwidth achieved by the sample antenna is 285 MHz and 380 MHz, respectively. The reduced ground plane technique is further exploited along with modifications in the shape of the ground plane to cover the entire ultra-wideband (UWB) range in a probe-fed hexagonal monopole antenna. Due to the existence of higher modes and especially when fed with a probe, UWB antennas are only capable of providing mediocre gain at higher frequencies. An approach to increase the probe-fed hexagonal UWB antenna’s peak gain involves the utilization of an appropriate reflector. The antenna is given an artificial magnetic conductor (AMC)-based reflector, which increases the peak gain as well as boresight gain across a band ≤ UWB. Peak and boresight gains of 3.74 dB and 5.5 dB, respectively, are observed with AMC. The equivalent circuit model and simulated impedance results of the sample antennas are validated with the measurement results.
A New Paradigm: How to Study the Exact Location of a Paraclinoid Aneurysm and the Cavernous Sinus in the Preoperative Stage through Imaging
Authors: Tadeu Fernandes Sérgio , Leonardo Dória-Netto Hugo , Bernaldino Neto Edson
Published: March 2023

Intracranial aneurysms (IAs) found in the subarachnoid compartment of the internal carotid artery are at risk of rupturing and producing hemorrhage into this space, producing all the known serious pathological manifestations of subarachnoid hemorrhage. On the other hand, those who are exclusively in the intracavernous segment have this negligible risk. It is in this context that a peculiar class of IAs fits, the paraclinoid aneurysms, which are characterized by their complex anatomical relationships with the optic apparatus, anterior clinoid process, the first supraclinoidal arterial branches of the carotid artery, the oculomotor nerve and the segment mainly said clinoid, which is delimited by the proximal and distal dural rings. It is of crucial importance, and challenging, to determine the location of paraclinoid aneurysms and their exact relationship with the cavernous sinus, given the need to establish an adequate line of treatment for each case. Through preoperative studies of 3 t Magnetic Resonance, comparison with 3D bio models and microsurgical exploration, it was possible to accurately demarcate these anatomical relationships. Therefore, today it is possible to establish the accurate location of the paraclinoid aneurysm in relation to the cavernous sinus by means of MR images and to carry out an adequate, effective, and safe operative planning.
Life, Art, and Politics: Pakistan and Social Misrepresentations
Authors: Naqvi Syeda Sughra
Published: March 2023

This paper critically analyses how Mohsin Hamid in ‘Discontent and Its Civilizations’ delineates the rupture lines prompted by a decade and a half of tectonic change, from the ‘war on terror’ to the struggles of individuals to maintain humanity in the inflexible physiognomy of repressive ideology, or the apathetic face of globalization. Whether he is discussing ritual love affairs or pop culture, drones or the pattern of day-to-day life in an extended family, he carries us beyond the doomsayer headlines of a perturbed West and a turbulent East and helps to bring a dazzling manifold world within spiritual and intellectual reach. The classifications under which the essays are congregated: Life, Art, and Politics may be considered universal, as the themes of these segments are wide-ranging. Hamid’s nonfiction pieces of writings are deep-rooted in the shifting nature of his homeland. He talks about the way in which Pakistan “plays a recurring role as villain in the horror sub-industry within the news business” (Hamid, 2014). He believes that in Pakistan, Islam has been as a binding force for developing unity for strengthening nationhood. Although Pakistan; “a test bed for pluralism on a globalising planet” (Hamid, 2014), is still struggling for “more pluralism” (Hamid, 2014). American drone attacks have had a deeply detrimental effect by refusing the sovereignty of Pakistan and Pakistani society, and by demanding ‘do more’ to accost the problem of extremists who tyrannize Pakistanis/Muslims or non-Pakistanis/ non-Muslims in the same way. Such social misrepresentations, for some selfish self-interests, neither only shatter the image of a nation in the world, but also play a vital role in transformation of the nation alike with the help of such vague reflections. Pakistan and Islam both need to be reviewed without any “makeup and plastic fangs” (Hamid, 2014) or else future generations will look back at our era and think of us with the same perplexity that we think of those who lived in societies that legalized slavery.