bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
"Borrowing Costs and Financial Reporting Quality of Small and Medium Scales Enterprises in South-East, Nigeria"
Authors: Ekpo Bassey Okon , Beredugo Sunny Biobele
Published: November 2022

This study hinges on the effect of borrowing cost (IAS 23) on the financial reporting quality of Small and Medium Scales Enterprises (SMEs) in South East Nigeria. This is because the measurement of borrowing cost in the financial reports of most SMEs operators in Nigeria is highly incomprehensible even after IFRS implementation in Nigeria. This unsatisfactory disposition reveals that SMEswith high-debt-ratio are prone to manipulate earningsin order to increase their reported earnings and avoid the debt covenant default which all togetherundermine the financial reporting quality of these firms.Most SMEs still subscribe to indiscriminate treatment of borrowing cost while the effect of borrowing cost on financial reporting quality is equally not known with certainty. To this end, the study evaluates the effect of borrowing cost on value relevance, faithful representation, comparability and understandability of the financial reporting of SMEs in South East Nigeria. To this end, primary data were elicited from 284 respondents. Hypotheses were tested using the Analysis of Variance and it was discovered that appropriate measurement of borrowing cost enhances the recognition of interest and other expenses incurred by an entity connected with borrowing cost. It also engenders the predictive and confirmatory value of the accounting numbers and helps SMEs to avoid all forms of misrepresentation and biasin their financial reports.
The Absence of a Sunk Cost Effect in a Long Shot Gamble and Scams
Authors: Yu Sam Y.
Published: November 2022

Why do people fall for scams? This paper presents an experiment about the effect of a sunk cost on unwise decision making. This experiment portrays a scam involved in a long shot gamble. The experiment uses two conditions; one condition hosts the sunk cost effect, and the other without the effect. These two conditions help reveal the fact if a sunk cost effect indeed presents itself in scams. The results of said experiment did not indicate a significant difference between the two conditions, suggesting that a sunk cost effect most likely does not play a big role in scams.
A cluster is an important factor in ensuring economic growth
Authors: Karimova Nilufar
Published: November 2022

It is an economic necessity to introduce a new form of economic management methods for the stable provision of the economy of the new Uzbekistan. The cluster method of economic management, which has justified itself in positive aspects in world practice, began to be used in the economy of Uzbekistan, in particular, in agriculture, light industry and processing sectors. Although some experiences have been achieved in this regard, there are problems related to their organizational and financial activities. This article describes the economic nature of clusters operating in Uzbekistan, the problems that hinder their activity, and some issues related to their solutions.
Using Marketing Research in Business Planning
Authors: Ergashkhodjayeva Shahnoza , Kholmatova Mumtozbegim
Published: November 2022

Modern business operates in conditions of complexity, uncertainty and dynamic changes in the external environment. The sources of uncertainty are diverse and are related to the influence of a number of factors both inside and outside the organization. does not mean that it can work without a plan. In this regard, the importance of developing strategy and strategic planning is currently increasing not only for large, but also for medium-sized companies, as well as for small businesses. Keywords: Business idea, business plan, competitive strategy, entrepreneur's goals, market analysis and marketing plan
Ways to improve regulation of the insurance market
Authors: Askarova Mavluda , Rakhimov Temur
Published: November 2022

This article presents the processes of further reforming the national insurance market and ensuring its rapid development, introducing new types of insurance services that are in high demand, increasing consumer confidence in the insurance market, and applying innovative approaches to regulating activities in this area. In addition, scientific research in this field has been analyzed, the main principles of the modern insurance market have been shown, and suggestions and recommendations have been developed for managing the innovative development of insurance organizations in order to increase the efficiency of their activities, regulate their activities, and increase their contribution to ensuring the safety and stability of the development of economic entities. come out
التبرك بزيارة المراقد المقدسة في كتب الرحلات-رحلة ابن جبير إنموذجاً-
Authors: خيري كاظم فوزي
Published: November 2022

يتحدث البحث عن مسألة عقائدية مهمة جداً ألا وهي زيارة المراقد المقدسة للأنبياء والأئمة عليهم السلام جميعاً والأولياء الصالحين من السلف الصالح والتبرك بها، وما لذلك من أهمية دينية وروحية عند عامة المسلمين، لاسيما أتباع مذهب أهل البيت عليهم السلام الذين يقومون بزيارة هذه المراقد المقدسة تبركاً بها وطلباً لشفاعة صاحب القبر يوم القيامة بما له من كرامة عند الله سبحانه وتعالى. وتأتي أهمية هذا الموضوع من محاولة تسليط الضوء على مشروعية هذه الزيارات عند المسلمين جميعاً وليست مقتصرة على مذهب الإمامية كما يحاول بعض الذين في نفوسهم مرض تصوير ذلك بأنه مختص بهذا المذهب دون غيره من المذاهب الأخرى، وان ذلك يعد من الذنوب العظيمة بل يصل الى حد الشرك في أبجدياتهم العقائدية السقيمة، لذلك يؤلفون ويكتبون عن – هؤلاء المشركين – الذين اتخذوا القبور مساجد، بل صوّروا للناس أنهم يعبدون أصحاب تلك القبور دون الله تعالى عن ذلك علواً كبيرا؛ لذا فقد جاء البحث ليسلط الضوء على مشروعية تلك الزيارة عند عموم المسلمين في كتبهم، وقصدنا منها كتب الرحالة على وجه الخصوص كونها غالباً ما تمثل نقلاً لمشاهداتهم لما يرون خلال ترحالهم بالمدن والأمصار فيسجلون ما يشاهدونه من ممارسات الناس وأفعالهم فتشكل تلك الأخبار مادة دسمة لا تخضع – في غالب الأحيان – لآراء الرحالة وتأثيراتهم العقائدية على تلك الممارسات، ولعل من أبرز الرحالة العرب الذي دوّن في رحلته مثل هذه الممارسات الدينية الرحالة العربي (ابن جبير) في رحلته المشهورة، التي سجّل فيها الكثير من تلك المشاهدات لزيارة المسلمين لتلك المراقد والتبرك بها، بل قام هو كذلك بزيارتها. وتخلل ذلك الحديث عن مشاهدات لزيارة بعض المواقع كصخرة جلس عليها النبي صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم تتبرك الناس بها وغير ذلك ممن هو خارج عن إطار المراقد والمقامات المقدسة.
مفهوم النحو القرآني عند الدكتور عبد العال سالم مكرم
Authors: جاسم محمد مؤيد , محمد بكر سرمد
Published: November 2022

يسعى البحث الى معرفة مفهوم النحو القرآني، ونشأته وتطوره، وعوامل ظهوره، وأثر القراءات القرآنية في النحو القرآني، وقدم البحث عرضاً سريعاً لأبرز المؤلفات التي استعملت هذا المصطلح، وكان من أبرزهم الدكتور عبد العال سالم مكرم الذي يُعدَّ أول من استعمل هذا المصطلح ضمن كتابه (القرآن الكريم وأثره في الدراسات النحوية)؛ إذ جعل له باباً خاصاً في كتابه، وبين فيه أهم مصادره، فحرصنا على عرض أهم المسائل في النحو القرآني لديه، وخلصنا الى أن النحو القرآني ما يزال مبهما بمفهومه الدقيق لدى الكثير من الباحثين المحدثين.
Эдийн засгийн глобалчлал: нөлөөлж буй хүчин зүйлс, шалтгаан нөхцөл, үр дагавар
Authors: Ц Баатар
Published: November 2022

English title: Economic globalization: Factors, effects and reasons
Өмнөх цуврал өгүүллүүддээ бид глобалчлалын эриний олон улсын худалдаа, санхүү, үндэстэн дамнасан корпорац, олон улсын харилцаа, буурай хөгжилтэй орнуудын хөгжлийн зарим асуудлуудын талаар тоймлон өгүүлсэн билээ. Энэ удаа эдийн засгийн глобалчлалын хөтөч нь болсон технологийн болон улс төрийн глобалчлалын зарим гол хүчин зүйлүүдийг тогтоож, тэдгээрийн тухай тайлбарлахыг оролдлоо. Мөн түүнчлэн эдийн засгийн глобалчлалын өвөрмөц онцлогтой холбоотой, бид эдийн засгийн эрчимтэй интеграцчлалын  үед амьдарч байна уу, эсвэл урьд өмнө хүрсэн олон улсын эдийн засгийн харилцан хамаарлын шат руугаа явж байна уу гэсэн асуултуудад хариулахыг зорьсон юм.
(Үргэлжлэл. Түрүүч нь өмнөх дугааруудад)
Particular endoscopic presentation of multiple gastric ECLomas
Authors:   Department of Gastroenterology I, Mohammed V Military Hospital, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Rabat, Morocco., Tamzaourte Mouna , Mouslim Imane ,   Department of Gastroenterology I, Mohammed V Military Hospital, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Rabat, Morocco., Berrag Sanae ,   Department of Gastroenterology I, Mohammed V Military Hospital, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Rabat, Morocco., Adioui Tarik ,   Department of Gastroenterology I, Mohammed V Military Hospital, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Rabat, Morocco.
Published: November 2022

66-year-old woman with no significant pathological history is admitted for etiologic assessment of anemia. It is an iron deficiency microcytic anemia with hemoglobin at 9.8g/dL. An upper digestive endoscopy showed multiple fundic polypoid lesions of variable size measuring more than 10mm, including a subcardial lesion measuring 20mm (Figure 1&2). With the presence of other antrals centimetrics polypoids lesions. The anatomopathological examination of the lesions is in favor of ECL (enterochromaffin like) cell carcinoids. Fundic biopsy revealed fundic atrophy consistent with Biermer's disease. The biological assessment showed a collapsed vitamin B12 level with the presence of anti parietal cell antibodies. The treatment is based on injectable iron infusions, vitamin B12 injections and taking proton pump inhibitors. supracentimetric polypoid lesions were resected endoscopically with regular endoscopic control of other small lesions. Gastric neuroendocrine tumors form a heterogeneous group, very largely dominated by tumors derived from so-called enterochromaffin-like (ECL) cells, endocrine cells specialized in the secretion of histamine and located within the fundic mucosa, at the deep part of the glands [1]. The vast majority of ECL cell tumors occur in a context of hypergastrinemia. It is most often a hypergastrinemia secondary to achlorhydria induced by chronic atrophic gastritis affecting the fundic mucosa (especially in the context of Biermer's disease). Endoscopically, gastric neuroendocrine tumors appear as multiple small polypoid lesions of less than 1 cm in size. Therapeutically, simple monitoring is recommended for ECLomas < 1 cm in size. In case of size > 1 cm, an endoscopic mucosectomy is sufficient if the submucosa is undamaged. Otherwise, ECLomas are treated by local resection associated with antrectomy.
Acute appendicitis in an incarcerated hernia sac at the laparoscopic trocar entrance
Authors:   Department of General Surgery, Kafkas University Faculty of Medicine, Kars, Turkey, Cantay Hasan , Bayram Harun ,   Department of General Surgery, Kafkas University Faculty of Medicine, Kars, Turkey, Anuk Turgut ,   Department of General Surgery, Kafkas University Faculty of Medicine, Kars, Turkey
Published: November 2022

Rarely, appendix vermiformis can be detected in abdominal wall hernias such as inguinal, obturator, umbilical and incisional hernias. Detection of the appendix in the hernia formed at the laparoscopic trocar entrance is extremely rare. We treated a 58-year-old female patient with acute appendicitis in an incarcerated hernia sac at the laparoscopic trocar entrance with laparoscopic appendectomy and laparoscopic mesh hernioplasty. In order to prevent the development of hernia at the trocar entrance, the fascia at this place should be sutured in laparoscopic operations.
Spontaneous Rupture of Wandering Spleen: Case Report
Authors:   Mazandaran University Med Science, Department Surgery, Faculty Med, Sari, Mazandaran Prov, Iran., Nazarpour Mahmood , Chavoshinejad Mohammad ,   Mazandaran University Med Science, Department Surgery, Faculty Med, Sari, Mazandaran Prov, Iran., Alvandipour Mina ,   Mazandaran University Med Science, Department Surgery, Faculty Med, Sari, Mazandaran Prov, Iran.
Published: November 2022

A wandering spleen is a rare clinical occurrence with fewer than 500 cases reported and an incidence of less than 0.2% [1]. wandering spleen is caused by either extreme laxity or absence of the normal ligaments that anchor the spleen to the left upper quadrant. Gravity also plays a role by allowing the spleen to descend into the lower abdomen attached by its vascular pedicle [2]. Symptoms depend on the degree of torsion and range from chronic abdominal pain in mild torsion to acute pain in severe torsion and infarction. Accurate clinical diagnosis is difficult because of the rarity of the condition and non-specific symptoms. Radiological evaluation includes usage of ultrasound, Doppler, abdominal CT or MRI depending upon availability or preference [3]. A wandering spleen can be either congenital or acquired. In the congenital condition the ligaments fail to develop properly, whereas in the acquired form the hormonal effects of pregnancy and abdominal wall laxity are proposed as determining factors .However, the precise etiology of the wandering spleen is not known [1]. We present a spontaneous rupture of a wandering spleen with severe torsion and infarction and abdominal pain without any history of trauma.
Sztuki wizualne wykorzystywane
w projektowaniu i realizacji ekspozycji
na wystawie EXPO 2020 w Dubaju
Authors: Zabawa-Krzypkowska Joanna
Published: November 2022

W artykule zaprezentowano wybrane przykłady pawilonów oraz pokazywanych w ich wnętrzach wystaw, które obrazują szerokie spektrum możliwości zastosowanych podczas EXPO 2020 w Dubaju. Nowoczesne technologie, cyfrowe narzędzia pozwalają na przekraczanie barier i wprowadzanie widza w nowy świat, w którym może doświadczać określonych emocji. Wszystkiemu towarzyszy światło, kolor i dźwięk, widz doświadcza wielowymiarowych doznań dzięki nieograniczonej wyobraźni twórców.
Dydaktyka w praktyce.
Teoria versus praktyka, działania
w zakresie wystawiennictwa
Authors: Groń Krzysztof , Zabawa-Krzypkowska Joanna
Published: November 2022

artykule przedstawiono metodykę i wyniki procesu projektowego oraz badawczego prowadzonego ze studentami podczas realizacji stoiska targowego w czasie wystawy 4DD Days. Celem zadania było zrealizowanie wystawy – wielowątkowej ekspozycji, w której zakres wchodziła kreacja artystyczna samej wystawy oraz kreacja przestrzeni wystawienniczej na określonej powierzchni. Dzięki metodzie design thinking studenci stworzyli prototyp elementu wystawienniczego zrealizowanego na targach. Celem dydaktycznym było zapoznanie studentów z realnymi wyzwaniami: doświadczenie z materiałami, dużą skalą, pracą w zespole, zadaniem wykonanym w wyznaczonym terminie/czasie. Udział
w takich realizacjach daje studentom możliwość skonfrontowania własnego projektu
z realizacją. Pomaga poszerzyć wiedzę
o zagadnienia związane z informacją wizualną, zapoznać się z projektowaniem przestrzeni o charakterze wystawienniczym (rozwiązania przestrzenne wspomagane przez kolor
i grafikę).
Manipulacja w pracy nauczyciela polonisty – projekt warsztatu interdyscyplinarnego
Authors: Marzec-Jóźwicka Magdalenia
Published: November 2022

The article presents a project of a manipulation workshop for teachers and students of teaching specialization. This topic has been developed in an interdisciplinary manner. Among the content provided to the audience, there were issues from pedagogy and didactics, literary studies, linguistics and psychology. The multitude of elements from several scientific disciplines was justified in the Regulation of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of 25 July 2019, indicating how teacher education should be conducted and what competences they should be distinguished by. The subject of manipulation was not chosen by chance. First, teachers often encounter manipulation in their work with students and in interacting with their superiors and parents. Secondly, this issue was part of the successfully implemented interdisciplinary project „Difficult topics in education”.
CHILD WITH DYSLEXIA AT SCHOOL
Authors: Kowalska Gabriela , Gluźniewicz Jadwiga
Published: November 2022

Learning to read and write is a key role in the first stage of education. Unfortunately, a certain percentage of children are unable to master these basic skills, despite the fact that they can see well, hear and have a correct, and often even very high, level of intelligence. In order to even their start in education, it is necessary to notice and properly diagnose the problem, and then plan and provide competent help. Therefore, it is very important to be aware of the problem of specific learning difficulties of parents and teachers of early childhood education
Académico correspondiente Alberto Betancourt Arango y académico de número Gustavo Pradilla Ardila
Authors: Jácome Roca Alfredo
Published: November 2022

En el mes de julio falleció el Miembro de Número de la Academia de Medicina de Medellín Alberto Betancourt Arango, y Miembro Correspondiente de la Academia Nacional, quien se destacó como docente de la Universidad de Antioquia como profesor de GinecoObstetricia y como encumbrado latinista, conocimiento que se ha vuelto esotérico desde que se excluyó la enseñanza de esta lengua muerta en los currículos escolares, y la misma iglesia católica la abandonó en las eucaristías, asunto comprensible pues había que decir la misa en lengua vernácula para que se entienda.
Falleció el académico Gustavo Pradilla, neurólogo y científico de la medicina en Bucaramanga, ciudad donde había nacido el 1° de marzo de 1947. Egresado de la primera promoción de médicos cirujanos de la Universidad Industrial de Santander, donde obtuvo el título en la categoría de Cum Laude. Se especializó en el Instituto Neurológico de Colombia, dirigido en aquel entonces por el académico Jaime Gómez González. Fue una de las primeras autoridades a nivel mundial en neurología, por lo que fue invitado permanente en más de 20 países para disertar sobre temas de esa especialidad. Presidente del Capítulo de Santander de la Academia Nacional de Medicina, Profesor Laureado en la Universidad Industrial de Santander, UIS, donde también se desempeñó como decano de la Facultad de salud.
Analisis Suseptibilitas Magnetik Batuan Ultrabasa di Area Pasca Penambangan Nikel Kecamatan Pondidaha Kabupaten Konawe
Authors: Natalia Desti , Jahidin Jahidin , Asfar Suryawan
Published: November 2022

Telah dilakukan analisis suseptibilitas magnetik batuan ultrabasa di area pasca penambangan nikel pada Kecamatan Pondidaha Kabupaten Konawe menggunakan Metode Suseptibilitas Magnetik.  Penelitian ini digunakan untuk menentukan nilai suseptibilitas magnetik batuan ultrabasa di Kecamatan Pondidaha, menentukan jenis-jenis mineral magnetik yang terkandung dalam batuan ultrabasa berdasarkan data suseptibilitas magnetik dan menentukan jenis batuan ultrabasa dari nilai suseptibilitas magnetik. Alat yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah MS2B Bartington suseptibility meter dan X-Ray Difraction (XRD). Nilai suseptibilitas magnetik batuan ultrabasa di Kecamatan Pondidaha yaitu 58x10-5 SI sampai  160,5x10-5 SI, jenis mineral pada batuan ultrabasa yang dominan adalah Olivine (Mg1.5Fe0.5SiO4)  dan Goethite(FeOOH), sedangkan untuk jenis batuan ultrabasa di Kecamatan Pondidaha yaitu Lherzolite terserpentinisasi dengan nilai suseptibilitas magnetik 160,5x10-5 SI dan Lherzolite dengan nilai suseptibilitas magnetik 54x10-5.
Desafíos actuales de la Seguridad Marítima
Authors: Zamora Roselló María Remedios
Published: November 2022

En este trabajo se analiza la seguridad marítima desde una perspectiva general, con referencia a la vigente regulación en el ámbito comunitario y en nuestro país, y se ponen de relieve los aspectos más controvertidos de una materia que aún no se encuentra entre las prioridades del legislador ni de las autoridades competentes. A través del estudio de las sociedades de clasificación, del control por el Estado rector del puerto y de las disposiciones sobre lugares de refugio se ponen de manifiesto las dificultades de la seguridad marítima y los intereses en juego en este sector; realidad que permite conocer las debilidades del actual marco regulador y las propuestas de mejora que pueden ser incorporadas.
Marco jurídico de las instalaciones de gestión de residuos de construcción y demolición
Authors: Arenas Cabello Francisco J.
Published: November 2022

En España no se han establecido aún los requisitos de calidad y tecnologías a emplear en las instalaciones para las operaciones de valorización de residuos; el control preventivo de las actividades de valorización y eliminación pretende evitar intervenciones a posteriori de difícil resolución, como la clausura de vertederos ilegales; y el vigente marco normativo de los vertederos de residuos, en general, ha generado cierta inseguridad jurídica como consecuencia del procedimiento establecido de admisión de los residuos a vertedero, su carácter provisional y sus remisiones a un Anexo inconcluso ponen de relieve las dificultades no sólo jurídicas sino técnicas que plantea el vertido de residuos
¿Quién ha apostado por la efectiva implantación del derecho de acceso a la justicia a favor de las organizaciones no gubernamentales en defensa del medio ambiente?
Authors: Ortega Bernardo Julia
Published: November 2022

En las siguientes páginas se reflexiona sobre el reconocimiento de la acción popular en materia de medio ambiente y el gran paso que esto ha supuesto, desde la perspectiva de la tutela ambiental, para el Derecho español, al no tratarse de una consecuencia que directamente se derivase de la aplicación del Derecho internacional ni del Derecho de la Unión Europea. Se pone de manifiesto asimismo su inmediata efectividad ante los tribunales españoles. La situación española se compara con la de otros Estados europeos, como Alemania y Eslovaquia, sobre los que han recaído recientes pronunciamientos del Tribunal de Justicia de la Unión Europea en relación con la necesidad de realizar una interpretación conforme a este derecho de acceso a la justicia de las ONGs ambientales en los ordenamientos jurídicos nacionales.
La reciente legislación sobre montes y recursos forestales de Castilla-La Mancha
Authors: Domínguez Alonso A. Patricia
Published: November 2022

El trabajo lleva a cabo un análisis de la reciente legislación forestal de Castilla-la Mancha que, en línea con el Derecho forestal internacional, con el Derecho de la Unión Europea y con la Ley básica estatal en la materia, prioriza la protección ambiental del bosque y la tutela de la dimensión biológica del bosque. Es objeto de estudio el concepto de monte como ecosistema forestal y las medidas contra los incendios forestales.
Las nuevas formas de turismo como instrumento para lograr un desarrollo sostenible e integrador
Authors: Villanueva Cuevas Antonio
Published: November 2022

El turismo es el sector económico más importante de España y de Europa. Sin embargo, tradicionalmente la regulación de dicho sector en nuestro país se ha basado en el desarrollo cuantitativo del turismo, sin introducir criterios de calidad y sostenibilidad en el mismo. La Unión Europea ha entendido que, para conseguir que Europa se mantenga como el primer destino turístico mundial, es necesario hacer de la sostenibilidad la característica que identifique al turismo europeo. La sostenibilidad, sin embargo, no es únicamente el respeto a las normas de protección ambiental en el desarrollo de las actividades turísticas, sino que consiste en hacer compatible el desarrollo económico de las zonas turísticas con el respeto a las tradiciones sociales, culturales y al entorno natural de dichas zonas. Las nuevas formas de turismo, como pueden ser las rutas turísticas temáticas que es la técnica en la que nos centraremos, pueden contribuir de manera decisiva a asegurar la sostenibilidad de nuestro modelo de desarrollo turístico futuro, en cuanto que son un instrumento para potenciar zonas del territorio español económicamente deprimidas y, a su vez, diversificar la oferta liberando la presión que en este sentido sufren zonas turísticas saturadas. Sin embargo, nuestra legislación autonómica parece que no tiene mecanismos suficientes para responder adecuadamente a estas necesidades.
Una síntesis crítica mínima de las portaciones de los paradigmas interpretativo y sociocrítico a la investigación educacional
Authors: Janzen Walter Walker
Published: November 2022

El presente artículo analiza, mediante una síntesis crítica, los aportes de los paradigmasinterpretativo y sociocrítico a la investigación educacional a partir de la fuenteinterpretativa común llamada hermenéutica por los posmodernistas; confronta elparadigma cuantitativo con el cualitativo y da razones sobre la conveniencia de lainvestigación cualitativa en esta área social y la necesidad de su desarrollo.
Deep Learning Classification of Grassland Desertification in China via Low-Altitude UAV Hyperspectral Remote Sensing
Authors: Zhang Yanbin , Du Jianmin , Pi Weiqiang , Gao Xinchao , Wang Yuan
Published: November 2022

Efficiency and accuracy are major bottlenecks in conducting ecological surveys and acquiring statistical data concerning grassland desertification. Traditional manual ground-based surveys are inefficient, and aerospace-based remote sensing surveys are limited by low spatial resolution and accuracy. In this study, we propose a low-altitude unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) hyperspectral visible near-infrared (vis-NIR) remote sensing hardware platform, which combines efficiency and accuracy for high-precision remote sensing-based ecological surveys and statistical data collection on grassland desertification. We use the classical deep learning network models VGG and ResNet and their corresponding improved 3D convolutional kernels: 3D-VGG and 3D-ResNet, respectively, to classify the collected data into features. The results show that the two classical models yield good results for vegetation and bare soil in desertified grasslands, and the 3D models yield superior classification results for small sample features. Our results can serve as benchmarks for hardware integration and data analysis for remote sensing-based grassland desertification research and lay the foundation for further finer classifications and more accurate statistics of features.
WOMEN PARTICIPATION IN AGRICULTURE OF BANGLADESH
Authors: BISWAS RUMANA , MOU ANIKA TAHSIN , YASMIN AFSANA , ZONAYET MD. , HOSSAIN NAHID
Published: November 2022

The majority of Bangladesh's population relies on agriculture for their livelihood. Almost half of Bangladesh's population works in agriculture, either directly or indirectly. Industry in the agricultural sector contributes 14.17 percent to GDP. Women's widespread but underrecognized involvement in the agricultural sector Women in rural areas are the unsung heroes of the economy. Women make up 18.3% of the workforce in agriculture and related occupations, while men make up 22.3%. Women's labor force participation increased by 192.84% from 1999-00 to 2016-17, compared to a rise of 55.97% for all workers. A decrease of 16.26% in male participation in agriculture has been observed during this time. Women's labor force participation in agriculture is inversely related to their level of education and access to electricity in rural areas. Information such as non-farming income, land size, and ownership status. There has been a rise in the number of women working in agriculture, but they continue to face barriers to education and advancement in the field. Women do a disproportionate amount of work in agriculture but are rarely credited for their efforts. Bangladesh received a 0.66 on the WEAI, with a 5DE score indicating that 75% of women are not empowered and a GPI score indicating that 61.22% of women do not have gender parity. Increasing women's access to production inputs, educating women to develop confidence in carrying out agricultural businesses, and improving extension workers' skills in handling female farmer groups are all necessary initiatives for empowering women in the agricultural sector. The ease with which women can perform agricultural tasks requires the attention of both the government and conscientious citizens.
CHEMICAL CHARACTERIZATION of Foeniculum vulgare MILL ESSENTIAL OIL COMPOSITION AND ITS TOXICOLOGICAL EFFECTS AGAINST MOSQUITO: Aedes caspius (PALLAS, 1771) SPECIES
Authors: SAFA KEFFOUS BESMA , LYNDA AISSAOUI
Published: November 2022

In this study, the essential oil (EO) of the aerial parts of Foeniculum vulgare Mill (Umbelliferae: Apiaceae) was extracted by hydro-distillation and subsequently, its chemical composition was analyzed using gas chromatography (GC) and the profile was identified by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (MS). Then, its larvicidal potential was evaluated against the larvae of Aedes caspius (Pallas, 1771). Using the CPG-MS analyses fourteen volatile compounds representing 99.22% of the essential oil were identified; namely are: Camphor (38.2%), Fenchone (28.24%) and o-Cymene (11.44%) which were predominant in the EO of F.vulgare. The toxicity of the EO was evaluated, after 24h of exposure time, against the fourth instar larvae of Aedes caspius and the sublethal and lethal concentrations, LC25, LC50 and LC90 values were estimated with their confidence limits and their values are 27.65, 37.76 and 70.40 µl respectively. The obtained bioassay results showed that F. vulgare EO exhibited a toxic effect against Ae. caspius larvae with a dose-response relationship. Based on the results of the toxicity of F. vulgare EO, it can be concluded that, the present aromatic plant species showed a significant toxicological effect and could be used as a promising alternative for the mosquito control. This result opens interesting perspectives for its application in the production of a new source of various larvicidal active compounds for controlling mosquito vectors.
Factors Related To Good Mental Health During Study Of Students Rajabhat University Group During The Learning, New Normal Era, Thailand
Authors: Thumthong Boonleang
Published: November 2022

The purpose of this research was to assess the mental health index of students. And to find factors related to the mental health of students. The sample consisted of 441 students by multistage randomization. The tools used to collect data included questionnaires, mental health indicators. The confidence value was .88 and the open-ended questionnaire. Data were analyzed with descriptive statistics. Pearson's correlation analysis. Generate forecast equations using stepwise multiple regression analysis. The qualitative data used category and content analysis. The results showed that: 1) Most of the students had better mental health than the general population, 399 or 94.77 percent, followed by mental health equal to 20 people, or 4.75 percent, and the lowest mental health was lower than the general population. There were 2 people, representing .48 percent, respectively. 2) Internal variables that were positively correlated with mental health of the students were: 3rd year students of the Faculty of Education Student age variables It was found that the first year student variable of the faculty of nursing had a negative relationship with mental health better than the general population of the students. 3) The positive feeling from the teaching and learning management policy applied to students is have relieved stress feel more rested get more sleep being with family more time for other activities. You don't have to meet a lot of people, reducing your risk. Save on travel and living expenses feel more sympathetic to parents learn new things, be happy, and do not rush to wake up to study at the university. Study anywhere more time for hobbies, less traveling. And can wake up late. 4) The negative feelings from the teaching and learning policy applied to students were away from home, risk of contracting disease, not going out to do bird activities at shelter. Have to wear a mask all the time, get angry easily, unclear in some things. Tired of working, little free time, not eating and sleeping on time doing anything is more difficult when doing activities cannot be done to the fullest. Less time, anxiety and unprepared ness and rarely have friends.
Listening To Refugee And Vulnerable Migrant Women Of Somali Origin About The Bodily And Psychosocial Consequences Of Female Genital Mutilation In Germany
Authors: Dr. med. Meryam Schouler-Ocak Prof. , Moreno-Leguizamon Dr Carlos , Kenneth Moran James , Sharif-Ali Khulud , Gole Jasmine
Published: November 2022

Background The World Health Organization (WHO) states that an expected 200 million women have experienced female genital mutilation (FGM) in Africa. The types of cutting vary depending on the individual’s society or location, with four different types presently being practised. The Horn of Africa comprises Somalia, Djibouti, Kenya, Eritrea and Ethiopia, and WHO has listed the following four countries in order of prevalence of FGM practice, with Somalia at 98%, followed by Ethiopia at 92%, Djibouti at 93% and Eritrea at 89% of the female population. In addition to efforts being made to eradicate FGM by WHO, Non-governmental organisations, governments and women organisations, there is also a demand from those who have already undergone this procedure, whether they are in Africa or elsewhere in the world for help with the biopsychosocial consequences of FGM. Method This paper presents the findings of a mixed-method study on the views of a group of vulnerable migrant women with FGM, as well as healthcare practitioners, who consider that there is an unmet demand for better interculturally sensitive healthcare in their adopted country –Germany. The mixed-method study comprised the participation of 48 female volunteers over 18 years of age, recruited with the help of Somali social workers. Using the Metaplan and a quantitative questionnaire, five workshops were conducted in the German towns of Fulda (N=16), Rathenau (N=9), Kassel (N=13) and Berlin (N=10). analysis Results The investigation in Germany was conducted as part of MyHealth, which was a larger European project aimed at improving the healthcare access of vulnerable migrants and refugees (women and unaccompanied minors) newly arrived in Europe, by developing and implementing models based on information gained from a European multidisciplinary Learning Alliance. The overall data gathered revealed a high demand for information and attention to the issue of FGM by both the participants and healthcare professionals. The interaction during data gathering is also suggested a transfer of knowledge between the researchers and the participants, with the result that participants felt they had been heard and were then able to engage with the German healthcare system. Discussion The study highlights the fact that the provision of healthcare in the host country can be improved by providing healthcare workers with intercultural communication skills, tools and cultural awareness training approaches. Moreover, these types of interventions could be adapted to help other vulnerable groups in different healthcare systems worldwide, particularly women’s issues such as postnatal depression, FGM and menopause.
Efficiency of Combined Co-composting, Vermicomposting, and Drying in the Treatment of Cadmium, Mercury, Helminths, and Coliforms in Sludge from Wastewater Facilities for Potential Agricultural Applications
Authors: Guzman Maria Aileen Leah , Udtojan May Ann , del Castillo Marylle , Espiritu Emilyn , Estiva Jude Anthony , Unson Jewel Racquel , Dumo Joan Ruby , Espinas Jay Roy
Published: November 2022

Sludge generated from wastewater treatment facilities has been applied in agriculture as soil conditioners. However, the incomplete and/or inappropriate treatment of wastewater may result in sludge that may still contain heavy metals, helminth ova, and coliforms posing a risk to both humans and the environment. This study assessed various pretreatment techniques such as co-composting, vermicomposting, and a combination of these on sludge samples to remove heavy metals (cadmium and mercury), helminth ova, and coliforms. Physico-chemical and biological analyses were used to compare untreated (i.e. raw) and treated sludge samples. The results showed that for the raw sludge, mercury (4.02 +/– 0.17 mg/kg) and cadmium (6.30 +/– 0.48 mg/kg) exceeded the limits specified under the Philippine National Standard (PNS) for Organic Soil Amendments of 2 mg/kg and 5 mg/kg, respectively. Laboratory examinations also revealed the presence of helminth ova (5 ova/g) and coliforms (10 CFU/g) in the samples. Sludge samples subjected to a combination of co-composting and vermicomposting resulted in the elimination of mercury and a significant reduction in cadmium concentration from 6.30 mg/kg to 1.12 mg/kg. No helminth ova were observed in the samples after further drying. However, both treated and untreated sludge samples had low nutrient content. The study highlights the need for raising public awareness and educating farmers on the potential risks associated with the use of raw sludge for agriculture.
Species Composition and Length-Weight Relationship of Fishes in Tigum River, Iloilo, Philippines
Authors: Denusta Pastor Jones , Maliao Bernice , Mendoza Joselito Trandio , Abunal Edna
Published: November 2022

The present study determined the fish species composition and described the length-weight relationship (LWR) of fishes in Tigum River, Iloilo, Philippines from April 2015 to March 2016. Ten (10) fish species from eight families were identified – with Poecilia sphenops as the most numerous (47.0%), followed by Oreochromis niloticus (38.2%). Linear regression analyses of the LWR showed a significant relationship between length and weight of fish – with r2 greater than 0.9 for the seven of the 10 fish species sampled – indicating that fish weight may be predicted from the length, at least within the range of the fish lengths recorded.
Social Determinants of Health Care Seeking Delay Among Newly-diagnosed Symptomatic Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients in Cebu City, Philippines: A Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Duavis Mark Johnuel
Published: November 2022

Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major public health dilemma in the Philippines. While free and effective TB diagnosis and treatment are available since 1996, a number of patients still delay accessing them. This study was aimed at measuring the TB patient’s average health care seeking delay (HCSD) from symptom onset to presentation at the directly observed treatment short-course (DOTS) facility and identifying its significant determinants. A descriptive, analytical, correlational, cross-sectional survey was done to 127 newly-diagnosed TB patients from 10 government-owned TB DOTS facilities in Cebu City from May–July 2017. Respondents were categorically grouped into “prompt health seekers” and “delayed health seekers” using a 49-d norm-referenced median dichotomy. A mean HCSD of 59 d was recorded. Seventy-five percent (75%) of the respondents experienced cough. At the onset of symptoms, more than a third of them reported not having any knowledge about TB-related symptoms nor were aware of the available public TB services. Most respondents have made 2–3 prior health recourses, mostly through self-medication (51%), before finally contacting a DOTS facility. Thirty-one percent (31%) of them first contacted a private medical clinic before any other health care provider or institution. On univariate analysis, seven independent variables – namely, marital status (p = 0.044), number of symptoms experienced (p = 0.000), type of symptom first experienced (p = 0.016), perceived dangerousness of all the symptoms experienced (p = 0.009), perceived dangerousness of the first symptom experienced (p = 0.001), perceived social stigma (p = 0.035), and perceived social support (p = 0.002) – were found to significantly determine health-seeking delays. On multivariate analysis, the presence of marital partners (p-value 0.014) and a low level of perceived social support (p-value 0.038) are significant determinants of longer delays. With these extended delays, expanding TB interventions to include family engagement, social mobilization, and the creation of social support groups is recommended to increase the country’s TB notification rate.
Cratoxylum cochinchinense (Hypericaceae): a New Record for Sulawesi, Indonesia
Authors: Mustaqim Wendy , Amboupe Dewi
Published: November 2022

Cratoxylum is a small genus of plants belonging to the Hypericaceae family with six species known at present. The first record for Cratoxylum cochinchinense, a mainland Southeast Asia and West Malesian tree species, is presented for Sulawesi. This record adds the number of Cratoxylum in Sulawesi to three species. A key to Cratoxylum in Sulawesi is also presented.
Underweight among Preschool Children as an Acute Consequence of Household Food Insecurity in Occidental Mindoro
Authors: dela Luna Kim Leonard , Bullecer Ernani
Published: November 2022

Across the globe, millions of people are experiencing poverty that further deteriorates the food security of the population. In the Philippines alone, millions of children were suffering from inadequate food intake and undernourishment. Dilemmas concerning household food insecurity continuously impose threats in the growth of children. This study aimed to determine the association of household food insecurity with underweight among preschool children in Occidental Mindoro. Specifically, it estimates the prevalence of household food insecurity, less diverse diet, and underweight among preschool children. This study utilized analytical, cross-sectional design whereas three multi-stage, systematic simple random sampling design was used to select the 480 preschool children. The Radimer-Cornell tool and child growth standards were used to assess household food security status and weight-for-age status of children, respectively. Multiple logistic regression was used to answer the major objective. The prevalence of household food insecurity was recorded at 51.0% (95% CI: 46.6–55.5%). Meanwhile, the prevalence of less diverse diet among preschool children was 31.7% (95% CI: 27.5–35.8%) and underweight was 30.2% (95% CI: 26.3–34.6%). After controlling the confounding effect of a less diverse diet, it was found that the odds of being underweight among preschool children were seven times higher if a household was food insecure (OR: 7.1, 95% CI: 4.2–11.8). Prevalence of household food insecurity, less diverse diet, and underweight among preschool children were found to be high in Occidental Mindoro. After controlling the effect of a less diverse diet, the odds of having an underweight child were 86% lower if the household was food secure.
Corporate Governance and Accounting Information Disclosure in the Nigerian Banking Sector
Authors: Olusola Esther Igbekoyi , Henry Agbaje Wale
Published: November 2022

The study examine the effect of corporate governance on the quality of accounting information disclosed in Nigerian banks. The study covers banks that are quoted in the Nigeria Stock Exchange. Data were collected from secondary sources using the annual reports and factbook of selected banks during the period of 2006-2015. Data collected were analyzed using statistical tools; unit root, co-integration and error correction model. The corporate governance indices used in the study include; Audit committee meeting (ACM), Audit committee qualification (ACQ), Board size (BS), Directors in audit committee (DAC), Ownership structure (OS) and Corporate board members (CBM). The study revealed that ACM, ACQ, BS, DAC and OS had a significant positive relationship with accounting information disclosure at 1% and 5% level of significance respectively, while it was discovered that CBM had a negative relationship but was insignificant. It is concluded from the findings of the study that corporate governance contributes to the quality of accounting information disclosed in the banking sector.
India's Higher Educator Sector: Challenges and Opportunities
Authors: Kulkarni Anand
Published: November 2022

For both developed and emerging economies, knowledge and innovation will increasingly drive competitive advantage, according to a great deal of analysis conducted by the OECD and other Institutions. Higher Education is a key component of future competitive advantage in the knowledge and innovation spheres. This paper will examine the challenges and opportunities for the Indian Higher Education Sector, as it grapples with meeting the needs of a changing economy, and providing access and opportunity for millions of its population. Drawing on a variety of data sources and benchmarking India against a number of nations around the world, this paper contends that India needs to further significantly reform its Higher Education sector in areas of quality, efficiency, accessibility, internationalisation and in meeting labour force needs. This paper will also recommend further policy initiatives.
3 - The Turbulent 2010s: A Historical Draft
Authors: Zeleza Paul Tiyambe
Published: November 2022

The 2010s was an exceptionally turbulent decade characterised by complex and contradictory changes at local, regional and global levels. The changes encompassed all spheres from the political to the economic, as well as the social, cultural, and environmental dimensions of global society. This article identifies and analyses six key trends in the historical trajectory of the period. First, the decade was marked by intense political polarization in many countries; second, was the democratic recessions and resistance in some climes; third, was the rising economic inequalities and disequilibrium; fourth was the shift in global hierarchies and hegemonies; fifth, was the emergence of surveillance capitalism; and the final one was the rebellion of nature as evident in extreme weather conditions and global struggles over climate change. In analysing these key trends the article seeks to make sense of the messy complexities, mind boggling contradictions and massive changes of the various historical conjunctures of modernity.

Paul Tiyambe Zeleza, Vice Chancellor, United States International University – Africa, Nairobi, Kenya. Email: pzeleza@gmail.com
7 - Social Protection Policymaking in Kenya: Power and Resistance in a Globalised World
Authors: Ouma Marion
Published: November 2022

Policymaking is no longer exclusively a national affair. Due to globalisation, global agendas easily influence and permeate national plans through policy transfer, diffusion and learning. One such recent global agenda is social protection policies in the form of cash transfers. Studies examining the process of adoption and making of such policies portray a benign learning approach. However, these approaches represent an incomplete view of the dynamics that characterise the adoption of policies. Social protection policymaking arenas are sites of power and resistance which are mutually constituted and exhibited through various forms. Drawing from the nexus of policy transfer and power, this article investigates the forms of power and resistance in the social protection policymaking space by examining the Cash Transfer for Orphans and Vulnerable Children (CT-OVC) and the Hunger Safety Net Programme (HSNP) in Kenya. The findings indicate that, as international actors attempted to impose their agendas, political elites resisted in two ways: firstly, by suppressing the action of other actors, and secondly, by asserting alternatives in the policy process. The findings suggest that even in enduring asymmetrical social relations, ‘subordinate’ actors in policy development arenas find space to exercise power through resistance, and exhibit the capacity to influence processes.

 Marion Ouma, South Africa Research Chairs Initiative (SARChl): Social Policy, University of South Africa, Pretoria, South Africa. Email: marion.ouma@gmail.com
1 - University–Community Relations in Ghana: Traditional Authority as a Stakeholder
Authors: Akwasi Agyeman Edmond , Tamanja Emmanuel M. J. , Bingab Bernard B. B.
Published: November 2022

This article examines the levels and forms of engagement between universities in Ghana and traditional authority. The article is based on an in-depth study of five public universities and their neighbouring communities. Stakeholder theory was used for analysis. Findings from the study indicate that there is a growing awareness among public universities in Ghana of the need to engage the traditional authority of their immediate surrounding communities to enhance university–community relations and coexistence, in order to address the socio-economic and developmental aspirations of the communities and to help achieve the institutional goals of the universities. However, the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) appears to have a more comprehensive engagement model than the others.