bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
COUNTERING HYPERSONIC THREAT
Authors: CHIRIAC Cătălin
Published: January 2023

Hypersonic missiles represent the new class of threats, capable declaratively and in a way that has not been proven in a theater of operations, to annihilate air and anti-missile defences that exist at this time. The sum of the new threat’s characteristics, high speed, increased maneuverability, and low flight altitude, get major concerns for air and missile defence, as effective detection and combat are reduced by compressing available time. Rethinking how to combat the new threats thus represents the main concern of military specialists in countries that want to complete their arsenals with new weapons.
SECURITY, GEOPOLITICAL CAPABILITY, SOCIETAL RESILIENCE AND THE PUBLIC POLICIES TO ENFORCE IT
Authors: CHIFU Iulian
Published: January 2023

Resilience became a concept of first importance for today’s hybrid threats and conventional turbulences, even full-fledged wars in Europe. But since there is a number of theories and definitions of this concept, some type of rationale should be made, as for the instruments needed to measure the level of resilience of states, nations and societies. Moreover,there are a lot of projects, attempts and possibilities to do that, coming from different disciplines and fields of research which also need to be rationalized. More importantly, we need to find a proper set of indicators to show us an actor’s level of resilience in order to therefore propose a solution and public policies to enforce it. That is our aim in a multi-institutional approach to be launched in the near future. The most problematic part is that of finding suitable measurable items in order to describe some of the criteria for resilience that need to be approached in order to create a map of indicators and to deal, therefore, with a resilience level improvement
COMPETITIVE INTELLIGENCE AND OPEN SOURCE INTELLIGENCE – USEFUL TOOLS FOR COMPETITIVE BUSINESS
Authors: LUȚAI Raluca , MIHĂESCU Adina
Published: January 2023

According to principles of economic security, in this era of globalization and interdependencies, we understand that economic agents work competitively in uncertain markets. In the current international economic field, we cannot find either a perfect balance or long-term security conditions. Yet, this insecurity has the ability to stimulate the competitive field, to encourage innovation and adaptive competences. The anticipation of rapid evolutions and transformations which occur within markets or different industries represents a challenge which company managers handle with increasing difficulty. Even though much scholarly attention is paid to conceptual elements of competitive intelligence and its benefits, little is known about the way open-source intelligence can act like an instrument. This paper addresses this gap in the literature and analyze the way open-source intelligence can provide support for competitive intelligence actions.
A study of Bitcoin and its future in India
Authors: Lohiya Sunil
Published: January 2023

Due to the rapid development of information and communication technology, online activities have become part of our daily activities. As a result of the development of technology, there has been a change in the standard of living. And time is saved. A new concept of virtual currency has been activated as a result of the huge increase in the number of online users. The current form of virtual currency is cryptocurrency. This cryptocurrency can be used to buy and distribute goods in the business sector. A cryptocurrency that facilitates financial activities such as buying, selling and trading. The use of virtual currency in various systems has become widespread in recent years. Virtual money is not fully regulated so most countries have not accepted this currency in their economic activities. But some countries have recognized cryptocurrencies. The place of Bitcoin is very important in the process of this cryptocurrency. The arrival of Bitcoin is likely to reduce the importance of virtual bank transactions. There is no legal clarity towards cryptocurrency in India, but there is a 30% tax provision. This paper provides an in-depth response regarding the use of cryptocurrency bitcoin and virtual currency and legal provisions in India.

Abstract in Gujarati Language:

માહિતી અને સંચાર ટેક્નોલોજીના ઝડપી વિકાસને કારણે આપણી રોજિંદી પ્રવૃત્તિમા ઑનલાઇન પ્રવૃત્તિઓ કરવામાં આવી છે. ટેક્નોલોજીના વિકાસને પરિણામે જીવન ધોરણ મા પરિવર્તન આવ્યું ક્ચે. અને સમય મા બચાવ થાય છે. ઑનલાઇન વપરાશકર્તાઓની સંખ્યામાં ભારે વધારાને પરિણામે વર્ચ્યુઅલ ચલણનો એક નવો કોન્સેપ્ટ સક્રિય થયો છે. વર્ચ્યુઅલ ચલણનું વર્તમાન સ્વરૂપ છે ક્રિપ્ટોકરન્સી. વ્યાપાર ક્ષેત્રે વસ્તુ ખરીદવા અને વહેચવા માટે આ ક્રિપ્ટોકરન્સી નો ઉપ્યોગ કરી શકાય છે. ક્રિપ્ટોકરન્સી જે નાણાકીય પ્રવૃત્તિઓ જેમ કે ખરીદી, વેચાણ અને વેપારને સરળ બનાવે છે. તાજેતરના વર્ષોમાં વિવિધ સિસ્ટમોમાં વર્ચ્યુઅલ ચલણનો ઉપયોગ વ્યાપક બન્યો છે. વર્ચ્યુઅલ મની સંપૂર્ણપણે નિયંત્રિત નથી તેથી મોટાભાગના દેશોએ તેમની આર્થિક પ્રવૃત્તિઓમાં આ ચલણને સ્વીકાર્યું નથી.  પરંતુ અમુક દેશો ક્રિપ્ટોકરન્સી ને માન્યતા આપી દીધી છે. આ ક્રિપ્ટોકરન્સીની પ્રક્રિયા મા બિટ્કોઇન નુ સ્થાન ખુબજ મહત્વનુ છે. બિટ્કોઇન આવવાથી બેંક ના વર્ચ્યુઅલ વ્યવહારનું મહ્ત્વ ઓછું થવાની સભાવના છે. ભારતમા ક્રિપ્ટોકરન્સી પ્રત્યે કોઇ કાયદાકીય સ્પષ્તા નથી, તો પણ 30% કરની જોગવાઈ છે.  આ પેપર  ક્રિપ્ટોકરન્સી બિટકોઈન અને વર્ચ્યુઅલ ચલણનો ઉપયોગ અને ભારતમા કાયદાકીય જોગવાઇનો સંદર્ભમાં ઉંડો પ્રતિભાવ આપ્યો છે.

Keywords: ક્રિપ્ટોકરન્સી, બિટકોઈન, ડિજીટલ કરન્સી, વર્ચ્યુઅલ કરન્સી
PERLINDUNGAN HUKUM UNTUK MENJAGA STANDARISASI MINUMAN KEMASAN YANG DIPERJUALBELIKAN MENURUT HUKUM POSITIF INDONESIA
Authors: Purwandi Agustri
Published: January 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji secara normatif standarisasi minuman kemasan yang dapat diperjualbelikan dan langkah hukum untuk menjaga standarisasi minuman kemasan yang diperjualbelikan menurut hukum positif Indonesia.Penelitian ini menggunakan jenis penelitian hukum normatif dengan pendekatan yuridis normatif melalui undang-undang. Data diperoleh dengan menggunakan metode kepustakaan dengan tiga jenis sumber hukum yakni sumber hukum primer berupa undang-undang, sumber hukum sekunder berupa buku-buku, serta sumber hukum tersier berupa kamus. Analisis data menggunakan analisis deskriptif kualitatif.            Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa standarisasi minuman kemasan agar dapat diperjualbelikan wajib mencantumkan informasi yang benar pada label, mencantumkan tanggal produksi dan tanggal kedaluwarsa serta informasi tentang bahan tambahan pangan seperti pemanis buatan yang harus dicantumkan secara jelas dalam kemasan agar dapat dipahami dengan baik oleh konsumen demi alasan kesehatan. Langkah hukum untuk menjaga standarisasi minuman kemasan yang diperjualbelikan menurut hukum positif Indonesia yakni dengan penerapan SNI pada minuman kemasan seharusnya diberlakukan secara wajib, mengingat hak konsumen dalam penggunaan suatu produk harus terjamin haknya yaitu mengenai keselamatan, keamanaan, dan kesehatan.
Detection of extended spectrum beta-lactamase producing organisms and its antibiotic resistance pattern among Enterobacteriaceae isolates in a teaching hospital of Eastern India
Authors: Soma Mondal  , Avijit Mondal  , Abhijit Basak
Published: January 2023

Introduction: ESBL-producing Enterobacteriaceae have been responsible for innumerable outbreaks of infection throughout the world and are becoming a real challenge to control the spread of infection. Aim To determine the prevalence of ESBL producing organisms among Enterobacteriaceae isolated from different clinical samples and to detect their antibiotic susceptibility patterns. Material and Methods The study was conducted in the Department of Microbiology, College of Medicine and JNM hospital. A total of 241 samples showing pure growth of Enterobacteriaceae were included in the study. Identification followed by antibiotic susceptibility tests were performed according to CLSI guidelines. Organisms showing reduced susceptibility to third generation cephalosporins were further tested by double disc synergy test to detect ESBL production and those ESBL screening positive isolates were further tested by Phenotypic confirmatory test according to CLSI 2019 guidelines. Results: Prevalence of ESBL producing Enterobacteriaceae was found to be 31.04% with the highest rate among E.coli (34.5%) followed by K. pneumoniae (27.6%). and P. mirabilis (24.2%) .All the ESBL isolates were sensitive to meropenem and imipenem. Nitrofurantoin (84.2%) was found to be most effective drug for ESBL isolates from urine samples. Among β-Lactam/ β-Lactam inhibitor drugs, amoxicillin/clavulanic acid was found to be less sensitive compared to cefoperazone/sulbactam (67%) . Most of the ESBL isolates were found to be multidrug resistant. Conclusion: Screening of all the gram-negative organisms for ESBL detection and judicial use of antibiotics as per sensitivity report is utmost important to prevent the spread of resistance strains in the community as well as in hospital. Formulation of infection control committee in every hospital may help to combat the present situation.
Factors Impacting Agricultural Production and the Role of Agricultural Extension Services in Kenya
Authors:   The Management University of Africa, Kathula Domeniter Naomi
Published: January 2023

Productivity in agricultural is also important for spurring economic growth in other sectors. Farmers live in remote rural areas and make up 75% of the world’s poor. In Sub-Sahara Africa (SSA), productivity in agriculture lags behind globally, and is below the required standards of achieving food security, poverty goals and food sufficiency. As an important sector in the Kenyan economy, agriculture continues to dominate other sectors despite its declining contribution to real GDP. The development in agriculture is that one which revolutionizes the industry by bringing forth profitable agriculture and environment friendly solutions. Kenya government through the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, have in the past tried to pass information to the farmers via agricultural extension officers. However, the quality of the information disseminated to the farmers has not been up to date, information delivery has not been good, the mode of communication also questionable owing to literacy levels of our farmers and indeed that of the extension officers, information technology has not been embraced fully making it difficult for our farmers to progress with their counterparts in other parts of the world. This study was conducted with the aim of determining the factors impacting agricultural production and the role of agricultural extension services in Kenya. This study is anchored on Diffusion of Innovations Theory. The study employed a mixed design involving a combination of both quantitative and qualitative approach. And the target population was made up of farmers, officers from the ministry of agriculture and officers from agricultural extension service providers. Data was gathered using both structured questionnaire and interview guides. The collected data was analysed with the aid of SPSS software using both descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings revealed a coefficient of determination (R squared) of 0.319 implying that agricultural extension services explains 31.9 % of the variation in agricultural production in Kenya. The study also showed a positive and statistically significant relationship between agricultural extension services and agricultural production in Kenya (β=1.561, p=.003<.05). The study concludes that agricultural extension services play a significant role in improving agricultural production in Kenya because agricultural extension services offers technical advice on agriculture to farmers. It is thus recommended that agricultural extension service delivery should be boosted through timely recruitment, periodic training of agents and provision of adequate logistics to the farmers. Keywords: Agricultural extension services, agricultural factors, agricultural production, farmers in Kenya
Teacher Deployment in Sierra Leone: Lessons learnt and moving forward
Authors: Beoku-Betts Iman
Published: January 2023

An output of the EdTech Hub, https://edtechhub.org
Descrierea succintă a rezervației „Plaiul Fagului”
Authors: Cuza Petru
Published: January 2023

Capitolul descrie succint așezarea geografică, relieful, geologia, clima și solurile rezervației „Plaiul Fagului”.
Insectele heteroptere (Hemiptera) în fauna Rezervației „Plaiul Fagului”
Authors: Derjanschi Valeriu
Published: January 2023

Primele cercetări ale faunei insectelor în rezervația „Plaiul Fagului” au fost efectuate la începutul secolului XX de Miller și Zubovski (1917). În anii 40 ai aceluiaşi secol au fost aduse noi date despre fauna unor insecte în lucrările lui Ieniştea (1937-1938) şi Knekhtel, Panin (1944). În ultimii decenii pe teritoriul Rezervației au fost efectuate cercetări rezultatele cărora s-au soldat cu un articol (Derjanschi ș.a., 2006) și monografie (Doniţă ș.a., 2007). În diferite staţiuni ale rezervaţiei „Plaiul Fagului” au fost semnalate 139 specii de insecte din ordinul Heteroptera. Cele mai populate au fost luncile, lizierile şi poienile de pădure. În urma cercetărilor multianuale a fost elaborată o listă a speciilor de heteroptere prezente în fauna rezervației „Plaiul Fagului”. În această listă au fost incluse 168 specii, care aparțin la 121 genuri din 22 familii. Din această listă să specifică 77 specii noi pentru fauna Rezervației. Majoritatea speciilor de heteroptere înregistrate în rezervația „Plaiul Fagului” sunt caracteristice zonelor de centru și nord ale Republicii Moldova. Cele mai abundente și frecvente s-au dovedit a fi speciile fitofage din familia Miridae – Adelphocoris seticornis, Notostira erratica, Trigonotylus caelestialium, Chlamydatus pulicarius și Plagiognathus chrysanthemi.
ORDINUL HYMENOPTERA Contribuții la cunoașterea mirmecofaunei (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) din Rezervația „Plaiul Fagului”
Authors: Minzat Cristian , Tausan Ionut
Published: January 2023

Familia Formicidae reprezintă un grup de insecte sociale, împreună cu viespile și albinile face parte din ordinul Hymenoptera. Furnicile sunt implicate în diverse procese în natură: zoocoria, amestecarea solului și îmbogățirea lui cu substanțe organice, combaterea insectelor dăunătoare și îngrijirea altor insecte (Frouz, Jilkova, 2008). În Republioca Moldova până în prezent au fost publicate doar 4 lucrări cu referire la biodiversitatea furnicilor de pe teritoriul țării: Поддубный и др., 1980, Верещагин и др., 1983, Животный мир Молдавии, 1983 și Лиховидов, 1984. Conform acestor publicații studiu asupra furnicilor s-a efectuat preponderent în Rezervația științifică Codrii. În urma studiilor efectuate pe teritoriul Republicii Moldova între anii 1958-1981 au fost identificate 51 de specii de furnici. În urma colectărilor efectuate în rezervație în anii 2020-2021 au fost identificate, în premieră pentru fauna Rezervației „Plaiul Fagului”, 15 specii de furnici, care aparțin la 8 genuri și fac parte din 2 subfamilii. Dintre speciile identificate, Colobopsis truncata (Spinola, 1808), Lasius platythorax Seifert, 1991 și Temnothorax crassispinus (Karavaiev, 1926) sunt noi pentru fauna Republicii Moldova. Diversitatea speciilor de furnici din Republica Moldova poate să fie substanțial îmbunătățită prin studii faunistice complexe din cele mai diverse habitate, care să caracterizeze mai bine nivelul de cunoaștere a mirmecofaunei. Cercetările de pe teritoriul Rezervației „Plaiul Fagului” trebuie să fie continuate, dat fiind fapul că numărul speciilor cunoscute până în prezent în Republica Moldova este de 54, deci putem să ne așteptăm la un număr mult mai mare de specii de furnici în ecosistemele naturale diverse ale rezervației. Pe teritoriul rezervației au fost identificate două specii de furnici Formica polyctena și Formica pratensis, care sunt incuse în lista IUCN a speciilor amenințate cu dispariția la nivel internațional.
Un salutare "Risaotto al pomidauro" per l'avvelenata Italietta dannunziana
Authors: Malavasi Massimiliano
Published: January 2023

Il saggio fornisce l’edizione del Risaotto al pomidauro, un’anonima raccolta di testi lirici pubblicati sul «Giornale di Roma illustrato» nell’ottobre del 1886. La breve introduzione ricorda ai lettori il contesto di questa pubblicazione satirica che si rivela come una parodia dell’Isaotta Guttadauro, il poema preraffaellita di Gabriele D’Annunzio di imminente pubblicazione e del quale l’autore aveva anticipato alcune parti sui giornali. Scrittori coevi testimoniano che gli autori del Risaotto furono due giornalisti e critici letterari, Edoardo Scarfoglio e Giovanni Alfredo Cesareo: il breve commento che segue il testo del Risaotto, oltre a suggerire la probabile collaborazione di Matilde Serao all’opera, illustra i nessi che legano i contenuti della satira alle opinioni critiche espresse da Scarfoglio e da Cesareo sulla personalità e sui risultati letterari di D’Annunzio.
A model for clinical research: From conceptualization to dissemination
Authors: Enzinger Iwona H.
Published: January 2023

Clinical research is foundational to nursing practice. The ANCC Magnet Recognition program requires nurses to be involved in conducting research. Building research capacity to conduct rigorous, high-quality studies continues to be a challenge for hospitals. Barriers include limited infrastructure, financial resources, time, leadership support and lack of experienced mentors. The author describes a model, from conceptualization to dissemination that focuses on how to harness individual hospital capacity to operationalize a multi-hospital nursing research team and build capacity for nursing research.
Updated Criteria for Fusion Level Selection in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Including Use of Three-Dimensional Analysis
Authors: Shah Suken A. , Henstenburg Jeffrey M. , Newton Peter O. , Parent Stefan
Published: January 2023

The development of new technologies and an enhanced understanding of the three-dimensional deformity in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis has led to advances in surgical management of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Posterior spinal approaches with pedicle screw constructs are now standard of care because they allow for powerful rotation maneuvers with three-column deformity correction. Selective fusion of the main curve while allowing for spontaneous correction of compensatory curves should be attempted whenever possible in the interest of limiting fusion size and preserving spinal mobility. Recent research provides updated criteria to determine optimal candidates for selective fusion. These criteria must be weighed against patient goals and patient-specific factors to limit complications and maximize chances of successful deformity correction.
Extraction of Betacyanins from Hylocereus polyrhizus Peels Using Aqueous Two-Phase System
Authors: Vo Thi Nga , Tran Minh Tien , Hoang Minh Hao
Published: January 2023

Hylocereus polyrhizus, known as red dragon fruit provides a betacyanin pigment source, which is not only concentrated in the flesh but also present in the peel with high content. Betacyanins are beautiful red-violet pigments used as food additives and stable in a wide pH range from 3 to 6. However, the stability of betacyanins is affected by heat, which causes discoloration. The aim of this work was to report the extraction of betacyanins from red dragon fruit peels by an aqueous two-phase system (ATPS) to overcome the drawback. By applying the aqueous two-phase extraction (ATPE) method on Hylocereus polyrhizus peels, the highest betacyanin yield of 85.07% was obtained in the optimal conditions of ammonium sulfate (12.75%, w/w); ethanol (30.00%, w/w); dragon fruit peel (8%, w/w), and pH 5.0 at 30 oC.
Research on Tensile Strength of PBT/EVA Blends
Authors: Au Quang My , Tran Tuong Vi , Pham Thi Hong Nga , Huynh Tan Quoc , Vo Minh Trong Tin , Tran Minh The Uyen , Nguyen Vinh Tien , Tran Van Tron , Vo Xuan-Tien , Huynh Nguyen Anh Tuan , Nguyen Van-Thuc , Nguyen Thanh Tan
Published: January 2023

This research study analyzes the mechanical properties of the PBT/EVA blend. Made by adding EVA to PBT in specific proportions, the samples used for the analysis will use injection molding. The percentage of EVA added to PBT was 0%, 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, and 25%, respectively. After pressing, the samples were measured for tensile strength according to ASTM D638 standards. The results obtained are that when the content of EVA is increased, the tensile strength of the mixture decreases gradually. Because EVA has a low vitrification temperature, adding PBT reduces the vitrification temperature of the mix and affects the tensile strength. This study is a document to develop a method of mixing materials to create a polymer mixture with suitable properties for the intended use.
Att förhandla litterärt värde
Authors: Forslid Torbjörn , Helgason Jon , Larsson Lisbeth , Lenemark Christian , Ohlsson Anders , Steiner Ann
Published: January 2023

Negotiating Literary Value. The Case of Sami Said.

This article aims to highlight how literary value is constructed today: how it is created and negotiated. It seeks to develop a perspective that considers the manifold and complex value-negotiation process. In accordance with Barbara Herrnstein Smith, the article argues that literary value is generated by a constant and continuous series of negotiations between production and sale: the institutions, groups of readers, and individuals who are part of the value-making process. A number of different values circulate among different stakeholders – trade, educational, aesthetic, personal, and so on – and the negotiations take place in accordance with the dictates of the respective needs, interests, and resources of these stakeholders. While Barbara Herrnstein Smith’s theories on literary value remain influential, they have rarely been tested empirically. The basic premise of the article is that the process of value creation has to be discussed from new perspectives based on empirical research.

The article presents a case study of the Swedish author Sami Said’s literary debut – the critically acclaimed Väldigt sällan fin – and the negotiation process before and after its publication. The fact that Said was unknown at the time of his debut most likely foregrounded the visible negotiation of literary value in his case, but we believe that the process can be seen as an example of a continual and on-going practise in the literary sphere as a whole. The analysis shows that different agents claimed values and positions both in relation to the book and to each other. For example, marketing and publishing paratexts emphasised values of knowledge, institutionalised literary criticism valued the aesthetic qualities of the novel, while readers writing on the Internet took a more emotional and subjective position. The valuation also went back-and-forth between reading the novel as expressing a particular, non-Swedish experience with biographical overtones, and understanding it as manifesting universal existential values.
USE OF PYTHON PROGRAMMING AND M.L. FOR EDITID VIDEO DETECTION
Authors:   Department of Computer Application, Vivek College Of Education, Bijnor, India, Kumar Tyagi A. Mr.Mohit , Kumar B. Mr. Alok , Kumar C. Mr. Ravindra
Published: January 2023

Everyone now relies on various online social media sources because the internet is so widely used. Social Media video quickly spread among millions of usersin a very short period of time along with the increase in the use of social Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, etc. Additionally, spammers use alluring video content to lure readers into clicking on their ads. You occasionally need to confirm the accuracy of information. A new area of research that is receiving a lot of attention is edited video detection. Due to the limited resources, including datasets, processing, and analysis methods, it does, however, face some difficulties. In this work, we suggest a machine learning-based system for detecting edited video detection. Keywords: tuples, matplotlib, sklearn, Vectorizer, Passive, Aggressive Classifier, list
Ethical And Societal Implications of AI and Machine Learning
Authors: Tiwari Rudra
Published: January 2023

The research paper "Ethical and societal implications of AI and machine learning" examines the ethical and societal implications of the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. The paper explores various ethical concerns such as bias, transparency, accountability and privacy, which arise in the development and deployment of these technologies. Additionally, the paper also analyses the societal impacts of AI and machine learning, including the implications for employment, economic inequality, and social cohesion. The paper also discusses the need for regulation and governance to ensure the responsible development and use of these technologies. In summary, the paper highlights the importance of considering ethical and societal implications in the development and deployment of AI and machine learning, and the need for responsible governance to mitigate negative impacts and promote positive outcomes. Keywords: AI ethics, Machine learning ethics, AI societal impact, Machine learning societal impact, AI and society, Machine learning and society, AI governance
Policy Brief: The role of Amazonian Indigenous Peoples in fighting the climate crisis
Authors: Moutinho Paulo , Leite Isabella , Baniwa Andre , Mirabel Gregorio , Josse Carmen , Macedo Marcia , Alencar Ane , Salinas Norma , Ramos Adriana
Published: January 2023

Indigenous territories (ITs) in the Amazon protect approximately 24.5 GtC aboveground, act as significant barriers to deforestation and forest degradation, and serve as an important buffer against climate change. Demarcated ITs have significantly less deforestation than unrecognized lands, demonstrating the importance of demarcating ITs to both protect the livelihoods and cultures of the Amazon’s native peoples and to conserve its forests and rivers.
Pelatihan Pembuatan Blog Sebagai Penunjang Media Pembelajaran bagi Guru-Guru di Yayasan Pendidikan Kana Nasional TK-Paud Deli Serdang Sumatera Utara
Authors: Eddy Eddy , Alimin Erina , Gunawan Eddy , Harnjo Edward , Siahaan Bertha Nerpy , Silalahi Harlen
Published: January 2023

Sesuai dengan judul program pengabdian masyarakat ini yaitu Pelatihan dan Pembuatan Web Blog Interaktif sebagai media pembelajaran bagi guru. Kegiatan pelatihan keterampilan dilakukan dengan ceramah, tanya jawab, dan juga tentu saja praktek langsung disebuah ruangan TK-PAUD Deli Serdang Sumatera Utara. Modul pelatihan akan diberikan kepada peserta yaitu guru – guru sebagai alat bantu dalam kegiatan proses belajar mengajar. Program pengabdian masyarakat ini adalah untuk meningkatkan kapabilitas guru untuk meningkatkan berbagai macam kompetensi, salah satunya kompetensi professional. Salah satu poin dikatakan seorang guru diharapkan “Menguasai dan memanfaatkan teknologi informasi dan komunikasi dalam pembelajaran”. Dalam internet banyak fasilitas yang dapat digunakan sebagai sarana pembelajaran. Salah satu produk internet adalah blog yang dikatakan sebagai media E-learning. Bentuk pelatihan seperti ini merupakan bentuk yang sangat efektif untuk memberikan penyegaran dan tambahan wawasan serta pengetahuan baru dibidang teknologi informasi yang akan bermanfaat pada proses belajar mengajar nantinya.
PROBIOTIC CHARACTERIZATION OF SACCHAROMYCES CEREVISIAE Y196 AND Y197 ISOLATED FROM RICE CHHANG- A FERMENTED BEVERAGE OF LAHAUL SPITI
Authors: Lata Prem , Sharma Kiran Bala , Rangra Shailja , Kumari Reena , Savitri
Published: January 2023

Fermented foods and beverages are rich source of probiotic microorganisms and yeasts are the most common microorganisms found in these fermented products. Fermented beverages are less explored for probiotics, therefore; the present study was focused on isolation, screening and characterization of probiotic yeast from rice Chhang, a fermented beverage of Lahaul Spiti. Ten yeast isolates were initially isolated from rice Chhang and out of which two isolates Saccharomyces cerevisiae Y196 and Saccharomyces cerevisiae Y197 were selected based on their antimicrobial activity. These two yeast isolates were examined for various probiotic properties such as survival at low pH, bile tolerance, microbial adhesion to hydrocarbons, cholesterol assimilation, exopolysaccharide production and haemolytic activity. Both isolates showed antimicrobial activity against all the tested pathogens used in this study, also showed high acid tolerance at pH 2 and pH 3 and can withstand high bile concentration as compared to control. Percentage of hydrophobicity was found to be 57 % and 41 % in Saccharomyces cerevisiae Y196 and Saccharomyces cerevisiae Y197, respectively. Both isolates were able to show high cholesterol assimilation with a maximum of 90 % in case of Saccharomyces cerevisiae Y197 with taurocholate. They were also found to be positive for exopolysaccharide production and showed no haemolytic activity. Hence, keeping in view the results of present study, these isolates can be proposed for preparation of various probiotic food products.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETOXIFICATION POTENTIAL OF AXENIC AND MIXED CULTURES OF BACILLUS SPECIES ON PESTICIDES USING AN IN VITRO BIODEGRADATION ASSAY
Authors: Osadebe Anwuli , Patrick Peace U.
Published: January 2023

Pesticide use is an integral part in global agricultural practice, however, these chemicals have recently been identified as emerging pollutants that impact on ecosystem health and sometimes require remediative intervention. This study assessed the biodegradative ability of species of Bacillus on the organochlorine herbicide, paraquat and the organophosphorus insecticide, dichlorvos. The Bacillus isolates were identified based on their genomic, biochemical and morphological characteristics while the ability of the isolates to degrade the pesticides was determined by monitoring changes in optical density, pH, total viable count and pesticide concentration in in vitro systems over an 18-day period using pesticide-modified mineral salts broth. The two Bacilli isolates were identified as Bacillus crassostreae and Bacillus niabensis. The organochlorine herbicide was more readily utilised by the axenic Bacillus isolates and their mixed culture than the organophosphorus insecticide as evidenced by variations in turbidity and counts. Biodegradation was more effective with the mixed culture than with the axenic cultures. Pesticide degradation levels of 64.26 % – 93.70 % and 70.43 % – 98.20 % were observed for the insecticide and herbicide respectively for both the bacilli and their mixed culture as revealed by gas chromatography analysis. The degradation efficiencies of the two bacilli for both dichlorvos and paraquat showed significant differences from each other and from the mixed culture at 95% confidence interval. The study established the potential of Bacillus crassostreae, Bacillus niabensis and their mixed culture to be employed as inocula in the detoxification of pesticide-contaminated environmental media.
The Effectiveness of the Growth Mindset Program in Developing the Projects Proposal Writing Skills
Authors: Suanthong Duangkamon
Published: January 2023

The purposes of this research were 1) to construct a growth mindset program on improving the ability of teacher professional students to prepare projects 2) to examine the impact of the growth mindset curriculum, and 3) to examine the mental shift that occurs in students who get growth mindset instruction. Four-year education students in two classrooms were split into experimental and control groups at random. The trial phase of a teaching program’s development was used, and data were gathered using research instruments including a project writing test and a mentality evaluation. In the analysis, the independent t-test and one-way ANOVA with repeated measures were utilized as statistics. The study’s results showed that using a growth mindset program, the experimental group’s pre-learning project writing achievements differed from post with a statistical significance of 0.01, its post-learning project writing achievements differed from the control group with a statistical significance of 0.05, and its pre-learning, post-learning, and follow-up mindset changes with mean scores that were not different from each other.
Analysing the Listening Texts in the Textbooks Used in Teaching Turkish to Foreigners in Terms of Word Types: New Istanbul Turkish for International Students Course Book A1
Authors: ÖZKAN Erdost
Published: January 2023

The purpose of this study is to examine the vocabulary included in listening texts in the textbooks used in teaching Turkish to foreigners according to their types. The study was limited to New Istanbul Turkish For International Students Course Book—A1 level. Accordingly, a total of eighteen listening texts in six units were analyzed. The document analysis method was used in the study. For this purpose, the words in the listening texts were analyzed as nouns, verbs, and phrases according to the distinction in the word list in the source of the study. In the analysis of the texts, the word types in the listening texts were compared with the word list shared with the reader at the end of each unit, and this ratio was reflected in the word types of tables with numerical values. Accordingly, a total of 592 words were included in eighteen listening texts. Of these, 429 are nouns, 129 are verbs and 34 are phrases. While a total of 957-word types are included in the word lists given in the book, 754 of them are nouns, 179 of them are verbs and 24 of them are phrases. When the word types within the listening texts in the book were analyzed, it was found that 149 out of 592-word types were used again. Another comparison is related to common uses. The word types in the listening texts were compared with the word lists in the textbook and 137 common word types were found. When at the distribution of word type preferences in the listening texts from the first unit to the last unit, it is observed that nouns, verbs, and phrases are partially distributed in a balanced way.
Collaborative Summative Assessment: Means for Enduring Learning and Attainment of 21st Century Skills in the Online Platform
Authors: Suaco Thea P. , Mangaliag Antonio D. , Gadgad Marilyn M.
Published: January 2023

The use of collaborative assessment as a form of summative evaluation during online learning targets Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4 which aims at ensuring sustainable development in education through student assessment. Moreover, collaborative assessment is an interactive process that enables students to work together and get engaged in shared decision-making toward mutually-defined goals. This research aimed to examine the impact of online distance learning on collaborative assessment among High School students according to grade level and sex. This research will help educate learners on the value of collaboration during online distance learning, and will strengthen global citizenship. This study used a cross-sectional survey of quantitative research design with 252 high school students as participants. Significant findings revealed that both Junior and Senior high school students, as well as male and female students, agree that collaborative summative assessment during online learning helped them in the attainment of good academic performance, easier completion of tasks, enhanced communication skill, evident cooperation, and submission of quality output. Moreover, inferential analysis showed no significant difference on the impact of online distance learning on collaborative summative assessment as perceived by grade level, t(17) = 2.11, p = 0.15 and sex, t(17) = 2.11, p = 0.24. Therefore, regardless of grade level and sex, the new mode of learning platform proved to be an efficient avenue for students to work together in the achievement of a common goal despite the challenges presented by online distance learning.
“We Did It Right on Time”: International Students’ Internship in China During COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Mekonen Yohana Kifle , Xu Xuefu
Published: January 2023

Enormous distractions brought by deadly COVID-19 pandemic in higher education left no excuse for internship activities. Hence, tradition/offline internship has been postponed or rescinded and a massive online/virtual shift of internships has been observed in lieu. The present case study employed qualitative research approach to solicit information from two (n = 2) internship organizers for international students of a selected university in China. The university continued to implement offline internship as intended right on time in spite of strict curb measures to contain COVID-19. The study revealed; pre-internship briefing, effective communication with receiver institutions, as well as obedience to new normal pandemic prevention measures were the main reasons facilitated on time and offline internship. Simultaneously, difference in educational experiences, language barriers and some movement restrictions within the school were uncovered challenges for interns as international students. Provision of pre-internship briefing, psychological support and counsel, and follow up of rules and procedures were emphasized as recommendations for improving internship experience and in case of upcoming pandemic crises.
Resiliencia a escala local en tiempos de pandemia por COVID-19. Provincia de Mendoza, Argentina
Authors: Quiroga Silvia Graciela , Pravatta Lucía , Bustamante Mercedes , Méndez Gustavo , Reinoso Claudio
Published: January 2023

Como un aporte al concepto de resiliencia y su construcción en la escala local, el artículo explora las acciones desarrolladas por los municipios de la Provincia de Mendoza durante el período de Aislamiento Social Preventivo y Obligatorio (ASPO) que se impuso en la República Argentina mediante el Decreto 260/2020, entre el 20 de marzo y el 17 de julio de 2020; en lo referente a preparación, organización, prevención, respuesta y recuperación ante la emergencia sanitaria por COVID-2019. Las acciones relevadas son organizadas en categorías y subcategorías que permiten analizar la toma de decisiones en diferentes escalas y meses en lo referente a la Gestión del Riesgo de Desastres, con enfoques reactivo y prospectivo. Posteriormente, dichas acciones se clasifican según su importancia, en relación al proceso de construcción de resiliencia, permitiendo extraer conclusiones y generar propuestas al respecto.
Mapa de riesgos de inundación en la Microcuenca Hidrográfica 24 de Junio, Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas, México
Authors: Mora Chaparro Juan Carlos , Hernández Borges Elvia Elizabeth , Mora Mora Luis Leonel
Published: January 2023

El estudio detallado de la Microcuenca Hidrográfica 24 de Junio (MCH4), México, se realiza un análisis hidrográfico en una zona urbana que ayuda a identificar de donde viene el agua que llega a tres zonas en peligro de inundación, y en donde viven 1,213 habitantes en 304 viviendas. Éstas se encuentran distribuidas en tres diferentes colonias: 24 de Junio, Grijalva Infonavit y El Bosque. Se analizan el parteaguas y la dirección que sigue el flujo de agua de escorrentía por cada una de las calles, canales, cauces y embovedados, dentro del área de la microcuenca que aporta el agua a las zonas en riesgo de inundación dentro de la MCHU 24 de Junio. La dirección que sigue el agua hasta las diferentes zonas en peligro de inundación, junto a las condiciones de la red de drenaje natural y urbana que atraviesa la zona urbana, es sin duda, una herramienta básica que podrá ser utilizada por las autoridades, para reconocer y localizar sitios estratégicos para la construcción de obras que permitan retener, desviar o provocar inundaciones para disminuir el volumen y la intensidad de agua que llega a las zonas en riesgo de inundación.
Architekt Krzysztof Bonadura starszy i cech muratorów w Poznaniu
Authors: Stankiewicz Aleksander
Published: January 2023

Publikacja Aleksandra Stankiewicza „Krzysztof Bonadura starszy i cech muratorów w Poznaniu” jest pierwszą monografią tego architekta, działającego w Rzeczypospolitej w XVII wieku. Dzieła Bonadury Autor prezentuje w kontekście sztuki polskiej i europejskiej, tropiąc jego dorobek – od zamówień dla Opalińskich po działalność dla cechu muratorów w Poznaniu. W podzielonym na dziewięć rozdziałów tomie Czytelnik znajdzie informacje biograficzne o Krzysztofie Bonadurze starszym, a także wiadomości o ruchu budowlanym w dawnych województwach kaliskim i poznańskim w latach 1590–1670, zleceniodawcach i protektorach architekta, jego dziełach (zarówno tych potwierdzonych źródłowo, jak i jedynie wiązanych z nim) oraz o samym warsztacie Bonadury, teorii sztuki około roku 1600, wreszcie o wpływie twórczości artysty na wielkopolską architekturę XVII wieku.
The Use of Cu-W Sinters in MIG-MAG Welding Contact Tips for Improved Continuous Wire Abrasion Performance
Authors: YAZAR Mustafa , TALAŞ Şükrü
Published: January 2023

Gas metal arc welding is one of the most widely used welding methods in the industry. Especially when large volume welded manufacturing is required, this method is very successful and practical. The wear of the contact guides, which guide the wire at the tip of the welding torches, but most importantly, provide electrical current transmission, may cause the production time to be extended and the calibration period to be minimized. In this study, the most worn part of the contact guides used in the Gas Welding robots were assembled by making pins from doped and undoped copper powders using the powder metallurgy method. The wear performance was compared by making the obtained pin driven contact guides under mass production conditions. In the study, pressing and sintering processes were carried out with Cu and Cu+W powders. The hardness of the contact guides was characterized by their microstructure and XRD results. It was observed that CuW5 and CuW10 powder mixtures were more successful.
The Concept of Utilitarianism to Realize Consumer Protection in the Financial Services Sector
Authors:   Lecturer at the Faculty of Law, University of Jember, Wahjuni Edi , Prakoso Bhim ,   Lecturer at the Faculty of Law, University of Jember
Published: January 2023

Global changes in the world of financial technology have affected and affected the world of banking and national financial services. Starting from banking, capital markets, financial institutions, financial services and the existence of consumers themselves, both directly and indirectly. The development of financial technology must be an aspect that the OJK needs to pay attention to and anticipate. Because this global change will have a direct or indirect impact on the domestic situation or the structure of financial services. and the efficiency of financial services, known as Financial Technology or Fintech (P2P lending), which is growing rapidly in Indonesia, the advantages of borrowing and borrowing money through P2P-lending services another is that the terms are very easy and the process is fast compared to borrowing money through a bank institution. However, the ease of transactions offered by P2P-lending services actually weakens the position of consumers. Problems 1). Does online lending fulfill a sense of benefit for consumers?, 2). How is the application of the concept of utilitarianism to realize fintech (Financial Technology) consumer protection. The aim is to find out how the benefits of fintech (financial technology) are for consumers.
La Práctica del Clown: principios metodológicos del clown socioeducativo
Authors: Duran Serrano Mauricio Alejandro , Úcar Martínez Xavier
Published: January 2023

Se recopilan los conocimientos teórico-prácticos del clown, artista escénico que promueve la risa sagrada: el momento donde todo el público ríe al unísono por el placer de reir en comunidad. El objetivo de la investigación es aportar elementos para desarrollar los principios metodológicos del clown socioeducativo; aquel que realiza intervenciones para mejorar la calidad de vida de las personas desde la pedagogía social y la animación teatral. La metodología se basa en el enfoque etnográfico y la observación participante. Los resultados se triangulan a través del diario de campo, referentes empíricos de estudios sobre el humor y referentes teóricos. Se generan definiciones del humor para correlacionarlas con indicadores y variables del diario de campo. Los resultados apuntan a que la risa sagrada correlaciona con el humor adaptativo, que promueve el fortalecimiento de lazos entre las personas y su bienestar, elementos clave en el desarrollo de intervenciones socioeducativas.
Corneloup, Jean (2021), La transition récréative, une utopie transmoderne. Presses universitaires de Rouen et du Havre, Collection Écologies corporelles et environnements sportifs, 496 p., 25 euros
Authors: Lafortune Jean-Marie
Published: January 2023

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Análisis económico para la implementación del manejo de residuos sólidos por medio de la segregación en la municipalidad provincial de Tambopata - Madre de Dios
Authors: Roque Guizada Cesar
Published: January 2023

El objetivo fue determinar si la implementación del manejo de residuos sólidos (RRSS) por medio de la segregación en la ciudad de Puerto Maldonado es económicamente factible. La investigación tiene un enfoque cualitativo y cuantitativo y de tipo cuasi-experimental, describiendo y analizando las variables de factibilidad y segregación de RRSS y su incidencia e interrelación en un momento determinado. Dicho análisis dio como resultado que en la provincia de Tambopata existe una generación per cápita de RRSS de 0,403 kg/hab./día; el volumen está representado por la generación de RRSS domiciliarios con un total 1 367,84 t/año los no domiciliarios de 716,12 t/año. Las utilidades por la segregación reciclables en 2016 fueron de S/408 105,62 con promedio de S/192,45 por tonelada respondiendo a una demanda insatisfecha de 2 120,58 t/año. La evaluación económica dió un VAN= 273 177,10 mayor a 0, un TIR= 33% mayor al TID=14, el B/C 28= 1,55, mayor a 1 con un retorno de la inversión en 2 años con 4 meses. Concluimos que una implantación de manejo de residuos sólidos es económicamente factible con utilidades atractivas.
Caring for people from Northern Ireland seeking termination of pregnancy for fetal abnormality
Authors: Hammer Lucinda
Published: January 2023

Despite legalisation of termination of pregnancy in Northern Ireland (NI) in 2020 many women are unable to access safe termination there. This article will focus on pregnant women and people who travel to England from NI to undergo late-stage (after 13 weeks gestation) termination of pregnancy for fetal abnormality (ToPFA) and the roles midwives and student midwives in England, Scotland and Wales play in caring for these clients in relation to the standards set in the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code.1
Widening digital inclusion during pregnancy
Authors: Rothman Kiya
Published: January 2023

Pregnant women and parents of young children have used online media for emotional support, connection with other parents and information since the early years of the internet in the 1990s. Pregnancy apps and websites are a booming global industry, which can be a source of instantaneous information and reassurance. Whilst the digital transformation continues to open new possibilities for maternity services, it also has the risk of marginalising people who don’t have digital access or skills. Can maternity services help to close the digital divide?
Human Rights In Childbearing 5. Protecting Human Rights In Intrapartum Care
Authors: Lephard Elizabeth
Published: January 2023

Human rights in the UK are upheld by the Human Rights Act, which ‘compels public organisations to treat everyone equally, with fairness, dignity and respect’.1 As midwives in the UK we practise according to the Nursing and Midwifery Code, which enshrines the concept of human rights at the heart of midwifery. However we must be honest in recognising that these basic rights are not always upheld in our workplaces; an issue that can arguably be linked to the significant strains on maternity services. This article explores practical ways in which we can protect human rights in intrapartum care.