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Comparison of Different Bat Initialization Techniques for Global Optimization Problems
Authors: Bangyal Wasqas Haider , Ahmad Jamil , Rauf Hafiz Tayyab
Published: December 2020

Bat algorithm (BA) is a population-based stochastic search technique that has been widely used to solve the diverse kind of optimization problems. Population initialization is the current ongoing research problem in evolutionary computing algorithms. Appropriate population initialization assists the algorithm to investigate the swarm search space effectively. BA faces premature convergence problem to find actual global optimization value. Low discrepancy sequences are slightly lesser random number than pseudo-random; however, they are more powerful for computational approaches. In this work, new population initialization approach Halton (BA-HA), Sobol (BA-SO), and Torus (BA-TO) are proposed, which helps bats to avoid from the premature convergence. The proposed approaches are examined on standard benchmark functions, and simulation results are compared with standard BA initialized with uniform distribution. The results depict that substantial enhancement can be attained in the performance of standard BA while varying the random numbers sequences to low discrepancy sequences.
User Acceptance of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems in Higher Education Institutions
Authors: Bamufleh Dalal , Almalki Maram Abdulrahman , Almohammadi Randa , Alharbi Esraa
Published: December 2020

It has become common practice for higher education institutions (HEIs) to replace existing computer systems, called legacy administrative information systems, with new ones to cope with the continuously changing demands in the context of education. At the top of these systems is enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems that integrate HEIs' business processes, functions, and data to improve their overall productivity and effectiveness. However, many studies on ERP adoption have shown that organizations frequently face several barriers, and the failure rate is high. In addition, various research projects have concluded that, quite often, HEIs do not obtain the expected advantages from the adoption of the ERP system. This research aims to explore the factors that affect the behavioral adoption and acceptance of an ERP system in the context of HEIs. Based on works from literature and authors' observations of the PeopleSoft system (ERP system) implementation at Yanbu University College (YUC) in Yanbu City, Saudi Arabia (SA), a conceptual model of users' acceptance of ERP systems has been proposed. The framework is based on the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT) model and is extended with additional constructs. The present study offers a theoretical contribution by extending the UTAUT model to provide a richer understanding of users' adoption behavior of ERP systems in the HEI context. In addition, according to the authors' knowledge, this is the first paper that to address ERP users' adoption perspective in HEIs in SA.
Microservices Data Mining for Analytics Feedback and Optimization
Authors: Munonye Kindson , Martinek Péter
Published: December 2020

When microservices-based architectures are adopted for an enterprise application, a basic requirement would be an evaluation of the performance with the objective of continuous monitoring and improved efficiency. This evaluation helps businesses obtain a quantitative measure of the benefits of a shift from monolith to microservices. Additionally, the metrics obtained could be used as a mechanism for continuous improvement of production application. This research proposes a model based on the principles of data mining called stream analytics feedback and optimization (SAFAO), which can be used to achieve a continuous optimization of microservices. Stream analytics is due to the fact that the analysis is performed on online application with continuously generated lived data. This approach has been tested in a simulated production environment based on Docker containers. The authors were able to establish empirical measures which were continuously extracted via a data mining methodology and then fed back into the running application through configuration management. The results show a continuous improvement in the performance of the microservices as indicated in the results presented in this research.
Objectives for Research, Development, and Introduction of Enterprise Resource Planning System
Authors: Kim Song-Chol , Rim Gwang-Nam , Jang Sun-Nam , Kim Chol-Song , Choi Yong-Rim , Jon Hyok-Song , Jo Yong-Jae
Published: December 2020

This paper is written with a view to confirming strategic objectives of enterprise resource planning system by analyzing world-class enterprise resource planning system and by systematically generalizing findings and experiences obtained in the process of its research, development, and introduction in keeping with the real situation of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). Confirming strategic objectives of enterprise resource planning system in keeping with the real situation of the DPRK intends to suggest the objectives which should be achieved in its research, development, and introduction which different development units of the state are now pushing forward as long-term, durable tasks. The findings on the strategic objectives for research, development, and introduction of enterprise resource planning system have been made in correlation with those already obtained in the DPRK and over the world. But a lot of issues should still be studied in keeping with the reality in the DPRK in the aspects of business economics and information technology (IT).
Human Resource Information System Use, Satisfaction, and Success
Authors: Srivastava Sonalee , Dev Santosh , Bajaj Badri
Published: December 2020

With the advent of technology in the workplace, the applicability of the human resource information system (HRIS) within organizations has gained momentum widely. Indeed, employees' perceptions towards human resource information system has changed gradually. Human resource information system is influencing employees' work activities to such an extent that it has become imperative precedence for organizations' to maintain HRIS quality. Keeping this in the background, the study aims to examine the relationship of HRIS system quality, HRIS information quality, HRIS service quality, and HRIS perceived usefulness in determining HRIS system use and its users' satisfaction. Further, the study also aims to analyze the relationship of HRIS system use and HRIS users' satisfaction in determining HRIS success in Indian organizations. A sample of 116 HR staffs and managers working in IT-enabled service sector from National Capital Region (India) has been taken for step-wise regression analyses. The findings of the study revealed that HRIS service quality and perceived usefulness showed a significant positive relationship with HRIS system use. The results also revealed that HRIS system quality and perceived usefulness showed a significant positive relationship with users' satisfaction. Further, the findings also revealed that HRIS system use and HRIS users' satisfaction has a significant relationship with HRIS success.
A Meta-Analysis of Emotion and Cognition in Information System
Authors: Shiau Wen-Lung , Shi Puxi , Yuan Ye
Published: December 2020

The current research on the information systems (IS) shows that emotion and cognition can affect behavior, but their interaction with each other is not clear. This paper attempts to clarify the interaction between emotion and cognition and explain their antecedents and consequences. This research includes a meta-analysis composed of 33 papers related to emotion and cognition in high-quality IS journals. Results reveal cognition affects emotion when emotion can be changed or manipulated by an external stimulus, and emotion can be attributed to a combination of multiple cognitive appraisals. By contrast, emotion affects cognition when it involves the use of information technology and focuses on intuitive interface design features and stable personality traits. The authors contribute to the literature with a more comprehensive summary of antecedents and consequences of emotion and cognition and provide practical implications for enterprises to understand consumer behavior from the perspective of the interaction between emotion and cognition.
The Use of Mobile Technology in Learning With Online and Offline Systems
Authors: Munoto Munoto , Sumbawati Meini Sondang , Sari Satriana Fitri Mustika
Published: December 2020

Mobile phones can be functionalized in the process of learning using cellular devices and computing systems. The present study aims to (1) develop mobile learning applications and (2) find out student responses in the learning process using m-learning. This research used the 4D model (defining, designing, developing, and disseminating) written by Thiagarajan. Validation used a questionnaire to collect data, while effectiveness was revealed through student responses that took part in m-learning. The results showed 1) the application used in e-learning learning was very valid (> 85%), and 2) research subjects (two classes) provided very positive feedback (> 85%). It means that the mobile learning application developed is feasible to use because it has high validity and is able to increase students' positive responses. This study reveals that mobile learning applications can have a positive impact on student learning outcomes in the future.
Assessing the Influence of Self-Efficacy on the Acceptance of Mobile Phones
Authors: Mushi Renatus Michael
Published: December 2020

Mobile phone technologies have proved to provide a significant transformation in performing various activities within companies, especially in the least developed regions. Mobile phones provide opportunities for employees of organisations to work at anytime and anywhere. SMEs comprise of employees who perform multitasking job roles due to their small in size and low financial capabilities and most cases, some of them work remotely from their main offices. Self-efficacy can be defined as a belief that the user has enough skills to use technology to perform a task at hand. This is one of the factors influencing of acceptance of technologies at the workplaces such as SMEs. However, while the majority of studies have explored the influence of self-efficacy in desktop-based computing, it is unclear on the context of mobile phone usage, especially when individuals perform their work obligations within SMEs. This study involves a survey of 459 people who work with their small businesses in Tanzania.
How Online Video Marketing Can Lead to Consumer Online Purchase Intention of Beauty and Healthcare Products in KSA
Authors: Alharthey Bandar Khalaf
Published: December 2020

The main emphasis of this research study is to examine that how online video advertisement can lead to consumer online purchase intention of beauty and healthcare products in KSA while customer satisfaction will be assessed as a mediator between online video advertising and customer purchase intention. The nature of the research study is quantitative, and a correlational design has been selected for the study. Primary data was collected from a sample of 452 people who buy beauty and health care products online in major cities of Saudi Arabia. SPSS and Smart PLS are used to run different statistical techniques to test the proposed model. The results of the study shows that online video advertisements positively impacts customer satisfaction which in turn positively affects intentions of customers to buy online; also, gender, age, and profession act differently as a moderator in developing online shopping intention of beauty and healthcare products.
Enhance Customer Engagement via Facebook Fanpage for Increased Purchase Intentions
Authors: Gupta Mansi , Sharma Alka
Published: December 2020

In recent times, social media has become a preferred marketing communication platform by the organisations with the consumers exhibiting an increased inclination towards the adaptation of this media. This paradigm shift justifies the positioning of brands in digital media platforms like Facebook, which provide an ideal platform for direct non-stop communication between organisations and customers. This builds a strong association between brands and consumers thereby generating brand trust through the sharing of consumer experiences and a positive word of mouth. Consumers do not make hasty decisions where there is the involvement of money, therefore trust plays a huge role in the usage of the services provided by eWallets. This study aims to investigate the effect of customer engagement through Facebook fan page usage on brand trust and purchase intentions. Results have revealed that consumer engagement through Facebook fan page usage generates trust for the eWallet brand in turn affecting purchase intentions indicating that Facebook fan pages can be utilised as an effective marketing tool.
A Semiological Analysis of Dudley's Political Cartoons in the Namibian Newspaper
Authors: Andima Liicka , Makamani Rewai
Published: December 2020

Political cartoons communicate powerful politically inclined renditions reflective of how cartoonists view contestable contemporary issues in society. All over the world, political cartoons that satirize governance practices are a common feature in the press. As in economies of many African states, from 2016 to 2019 the Namibian economy has generally been on the decline, thereby calling for new thinking in socio-economic and fiscal policies of the country. This qualitative study employs the connotative and denotative model of analysis from the Bathesian semiological perspective to reveal how a purposive sample of political cartoons in the Namibian newspapers, exposes how Dudley satirizes mainly against poor service delivery, corruption, and unequal distribution of wealth in Namibia. The study recommends the adoption of a servant-leadership approach based on Ubuntu.
Arduino system and ultrasonic sensor for automation of the determination of water infiltration rate in soil
Authors: Silva Marcos Cleve Alves da , Targa Marcelo Dos Santos , Cezar Vicente Rodolfo Santos
Published: December 2020

The velocity of water infiltration in soil is important for the design of irrigation systems, drainage, septic tanks, sanitary landfills, dams, channels for water distribution, soil and water management to control erosion and estimate surface runoff. Infiltration tests are generally done with rulers and visual reading, which can lead to errors. The present study therefore aimed to determine the Infiltration Velocity (IV) curves of water in the soil by the concentric ring infiltrometer method, using an Arduino microcontroller and an ultrasonic sensor to measure the lowering of the water depth. For that, in the same infiltration test, four readings in Automatic mode (AT) and four readings in Manual mode (MN) were performed simultaneously, in a red-yellow Argisol type soil, in the Areal Basin, located in the southeastern region of Brazil. municipality of Taubaté, Vale do Paraíba, in the state of São Paulo. Adjustments of kostiakov curves and their equations were made from the data obtained in the field, and the values of R² were determined, as well as the values of Basic Infiltration Velocities (BIV), Accumulated Infiltration (AI) and the Average Percentage Error (APE) of the calculated IS values and those estimated by the equations. The results show that the number of readings in the same test time in Automatic mode (AT) was 2.3 times higher than in the manual (MN). All tests showed that the Red-Yellow Argisol showed a high infiltration speed, and in the pasture area the BIV values were 1.9 times higher than those obtained in the forest area. The R² determination coefficients for all curves are 0.99 in all tests and demonstrate the strong correlation between the data. The APE of the calculated and estimated IS values were low, and the biggest discrepancies that occurred were (APE = 0.30%) in the MN - 4 test and (APE = -0.01%) in the AT - 4. APE of MN mode BIVs for AT was 2.7%. These differences in IS values are reflected in the accumulated infiltration (AI) in the soil over time, and in this study the AI of the ATs tests was on average 4.1mm higher than in the MN tests, which corresponds to a difference of 41m³ ha-1. It was concluded that the use of the Arduino microcontroller with the ultrasonic sensor installed in the ring infiltrometer proved to be efficient in the field measurements and made the determination of the accumulated infiltration and the infiltration speed practical, proving to be an economical and technically viable alternative mainly due to the quantity of possible points to collect for each test and the greater reliability added to the low error values when compared to the manual.
A characterization of singular Schrödinger operators on the half-line
Authors: Scandone Raffaele , Luperi Baglini Lorenzo , Simonov Kyrylo
Published: December 2020

We study a class of delta-like perturbations of the Laplacian on the half-line, characterized by Robin boundary conditions at the origin. Using the formalism of nonstandard analysis, we derive a simple connection with a suitable family of Schrödinger operators with potentials of very large (infinite) magnitude and very short (infinitesimal) range. As a consequence, we also derive a similar result for point interactions in the Euclidean space

$\mathbb {R}^3$
, in the case of radial potentials. Moreover, we discuss explicitly our results in the case of potentials that are linear in a neighborhood of the origin.
MEMBANGUN KEPEMIMPINAN KRISTEN ENTREPRENEURIAL SEBAGAI LANDASAN KEBERHASILAN UPAYA MEMIMPIN (BUILDING ENTREPRENEURIAL CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP AS A FUNDAMENTAL OF SUCCESSFUL LEADING EFFORTS)
Authors: Tanasyah Yusak , Iswahyudi Iswahyudi , Phang Steven
Published: December 2020

Why are some leaders successful, while others fail? The truth is that there is no "magic combination" of characteristics that make a leader successful, and different characteristics matter in different situations. This does not mean, however, that we cannot learn to be effective leaders. We just need to understand the different approaches to leadership, so that we can use the right approach for our own situation. This paper offers how to build entrepreneurial Christian leadership in achieving the success of a leader. The conclusion is that entrepreneurial leadership is a personal strength of a leader. It is very necessary that the soul of leadership in every human person.

 

Mengapa beberapa pemimpin yang sukses, sementara yang lain gagal? Yang benar adalah bahwa tidak ada "kombinasi ajaib" dari karakteristik yang membuat seorang pemimpin yang sukses, dan karakteristik yang berbeda penting dalam situasi yang berbeda. Ini tidak berarti, bagaimanapun, bahwa kita tidak bisa belajar untuk menjadi pemimpin yang efektif. Kita hanya perlu memahami berbagai pendekatan kepemimpinan, sehingga kita dapat menggunakan pendekatan yang tepat untuk situasi sendiri. Tulisan ini menawarkan bagaimana membangun kepemimpinan Kristen entrepreneurial dalam mencapai keberhasilan seorang pemimpin. Kesimpulannya bahwa kepemimpinan entrepreneurial adalah suatu kekuatan pribadi dari seorang pemimpin. Sangat diperlukan sekali jiwa kepemimpinan pada setiap pribadi manusia.
PENGARUH GURU PENDIDIKAN AGAMA KRISTEN TERHADAP PELAYANAN REMAJA DALAM KONTEKS GEREJA DI INDONESIA (THE INFLUENCE OF CHRISTIAN RELIGION EDUCATION TOWARD TEENAGERS SERVICES IN THE CONTEXT OF CHURCHES IN INDONESIA)
Authors: Gulo Yoseti , Sugiri Widjaja
Published: December 2020

Facing the development of science and technology, Christian Religious Education provides an understanding for adolescents to utilize technology and stay away from its negative effects. The mission of Christian Religious Education means to provide a comprehensive change in spiritual life in the midst of a pluralistic society. Therefore, Christian Religious Education teachers in the church must be sensitive to the conditions, development and needs of youth. This study aims first, to improve the professional competence of Christian Religious Education teachers in churches to foster Christian values for Christian teenagers. Second, Christian Religious Education teachers realize that the growth of adolescent faith helps build good and appropriate teenagers levels. Third, Christian teenagers will take part in the ministry when they become mature in faith by using descriptive qualitative methods.

 

Menghadapi perkembangan ilmu pengetahuan dan teknologi, Pendidikan Agama Kristen berperan memberikan pemahaman bagi remaja untuk memanfaatkan teknologi dan menjauhi dampak negatifnya. Misi Pendidikan Agama Kristen ialah memberikan perubahan kehidupan rohani yang menyeluruh ditengah-tengah  masyarkat  majemuk. Karena itu, guru Pendidikan  Agama  Kristen  di gereja harus peka terhadap kondisi, perkembangan dan kebutuhan remaja. Penelitian ini bertujuan pertama, meningkatkan kompetensi profesional guru Pendidikan Agama Kristen di gereja untuk menumbuhkan nlai-nilai kristiani remaja Kristen. Kedua, guru Pendidikan Agama Kristen menyadari bahwa pertumbuhan iman remaja turut dipengaruhi oleh pengajaran yang baik dan tepat sesuai level remaja. Ketiga, remaja Kristen akan mengambil bagian dalam pelayanan ketika sudah menjadi dewasa iman dengan menggunakan metode kualitatif deskriprif.
MUTUALITAS KELUARGA KRISTEN MENURUT KOLOSE 3:18-21 (THE QUALITY OF THE CHRISTIAN FAMILY ACCORDING TO COLOSSIANS 3:18-21)
Authors: Rumimpunu Handry David , Sutrisno Sutrisno , Lumingkewas Marthin Steven
Published: December 2020

Modern civilization with its industrialization has brought many changes to Christian family life, where modernization also means a shift from an agrarian society to an industrial society. This development brings about changes that have a direct impact on family life, both in the patterns and roles of the Christian family, as well as in attitudes and views of the values that are the foundation of family life. The article aims to discover the meaning of the mutuality of the Christian family based on Colossians 3: 18-21. In achieving these objectives, this study uses descriptive qualitative methods. The conclusion is that the formation of a family on earth began when Allah created and blessed husband, wife, and child as a complete and perfect family in God's sight with love, obedience, respect, and responsibility.

 

Peradaban modern dengan industrialisasinya telah membawa banyak perubahan bagi kehidupan keluarga Kristen, dimana modernisasi juga berarti pergeseran dari masyarakat agraris ke masyarakat industri. Perkembangan ini membawa perubahan yang mempunyai dampak langsung bagi kehidupan keluarga, baik dalam pola dan peranan keluarga Kristen, maupun dalam sikap dan pandangan terhadap nilai-nilai yang menjadi sendi kehidupan keluarga. Artikel memiliki maksud untuk menemukan makna mutualitas keluarga Kristen berdasarkan Kolose 3:18-21. Dalam mencapai tujuan tersebut penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif deskriptif. Hasilnya adalah pembentukan keluarga di muka bumi dimulai ketika Allah menciptakan dan memberkati suami, istri, dan anak sebagai keluarga yang lengkap dan sempurna dalam pandangan Allah dengan kasih, ketaatan, menghormati, dan bertanggung jawab.
Çeşitli Metal Oksitlere Katkılama Yapılarak Üretilmiş Fotodiyotların Elektriksel Özelliklerinin İncelenmesi: Bir Araştırma
Authors: ASLAN Fehmi , ESEN Hikmet , YAKUPHANOGLU Fahrettin
Published: December 2020

Bu çalışmada farklı metal oksit nano tozlar kullanılarak üretilmiş fotodiyotlar ile ilgili son 10 yılda yapılan çalışmalar kapsamlı olarak ele alındı. Katkılamanın, fotodiyot ve fotodedektörlerin elektriksel özelliklerini ne ölçüde etkilediği araştırıldı. Devre elemanlarının farklı ışık yoğunlukları altında gerçekleştirilen I-V karakteristikleri birbirileri ile mukayese edildi. İnce filmlerin idealite faktörü (n), bariyer yüksekliği (Фb), seri direnç (Rs) ve ara yüz durum yoğunluğu (Dit) gibi elektronik parametreleri karşılaştırıldı. Bu parametrelerin fotosensörler üzerindeki etkisi vurgulandı. Ayrıca devre elemanlarının optoelektronik özelliklerinin mevcut literatürle ne derece uyumlu olduğu araştırıldı.
ПОРОДИЧНЕ РУТИНЕ И РИТУАЛИ УСПАВЉИВАЊА ДЕЦЕ – КВАЛИТАТИВНО ИСТРАЖИВАЊЕ
Authors: Ђорђевић Марија
Published: December 2020

This paper is part of a research conducted with the intention of examining the pattern of family bedtime routines and rituals and determining certain regularities or irregularities in their performance. The aim was to discover family bedtime routines and rituals in a modern family. The research was approached by a qualitative method, by the interview technique, due to the need for a more complete and broader picture of this phenomenon. Mothers have quite successfully identified activities that they regularly engage in in the last hour before turning off the lights, activities that make them happy and satisfied, as well as activities that do not always involve everyone together and those that they could miss because they are not very important to them. The most common pattern of evening activities is: bathing, wearing pajamas, brushing the teeth, and a lullaby in bed,or a conversation, or a bedtime story. The analysis of the interview shows at the same time the uniqueness, but also the diversity in the characteristics and patterns of family bedtime routines and rituals. The paper is important because it is one of the few researches in our area that qualitatively deals with the topic of family routines and rituals that are of great importance for the stability and cohesion of the family, as well as for supporting the family during its expected or unexpected transitions.
PRIMENA SAVREMENE TEHNOLOGIJE U VASPITANJU I OBRAZOVANJU DECE PREDŠKOLSKOG UZRASTA– PRIKAZ REZULTATA ISTRAŽIVANJA IZ RAZLIČITIH ZEMALJA
Authors: Mamutović Anastasija , Marković Marija , Stanisavljević Petrović Zorica
Published: December 2020

The application of modern technology in educational work refers to the creation of an adequate approach and model of use of technology products at all levels of the education system. Informatization of modern society leads to a change in educational standards, as well as methods and tools used in educational work. The aim of this paper is to determine, on the basis of theoretical analysis of scientific literature, in which countries in the world ICT technology is applied in educational work with preschool children, as well as to present the results of studies that indicate the effects of technological products on the development, behavior and learning of preschool children. In addition to the analysis of the results regarding the application of modern technology in preschool institutions, the results of research related to the application of ICT technology in the family context were also analyzed.
MEANING-CENTERED MANAGEMENT OF THE VIRTUAL EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT IN THE ACADEMIC TRAINING OF PEDAGOGICAL SPECIALISTS
Authors: Dermendjieva Sofia
Published: December 2020

As the last institution at the end of the education system, the university is committed to preparing competent professionals for each field of expertise, including future teachers. An essential goal in the training of pedagogical specialists is to get to know the potential of the personality and to enhance its development at all key levels. The situation with Covid-19 has highlighted its growing importance, given the urgent need to transition from face-to-face learning to distance education. In the course of the rapidly spreading epidemic, the role of ICT in education became clear. It has been proven that in the conditions of global crisis it is the information and communication technologies that successfully mediate the learning process. It was found that digital competencies are vital for the subjects in the pedagogical interaction, because they ensure the dialogue in the virtual educational environment. Undoubtedly, the foundation of its qualitative implementation affects the motivation for selfactualization of interacting between teachers and students. After identifying the need to improve the quality of distance education, this article presents the advantages of meaning-centered management of virtual educational environments in the academic preparation of pedagogical specialists. The following questions become relevant: (1) What is the meaning?; (2) What will develop?; (3) How will it be formed?, which respectively constitute the conceptual, personal and activity aspect of the pedagogical interaction from a distance.
RADIONIČARSKI RAD U NASTAVI U KONTEKSTU PODSTICANJA EMPATIJE
Authors: Dimitrijević Dragana
Published: December 2020

Teaching as an interaction process, in which educational, functional, and upbringing tasks are intertwined, unites the intellectual, emotional, and active aspects of personality development. Oriented towards this concept, teaching must provide an opportunity for students to develop many organizational components through organizational activities, among which empathy has a significant place. As the ability to respect, understand and experience the feelings of others, empathy in teaching can be developed by those forms of teaching that are based on a cooperative relationship and full engagement of students in the process of acquiring knowledge and exchanging experiences. As the pedagogical workshop is an innovative form of teaching that is based on these features, the paper aims to review previous research in this area to indicate its role, opportunities, and importance in the process of developing empathy in students. The main conclusions are: the application of collaborative activities has positive effects on the emotional development of students and encourages empathy; the activity of participants based on personal experience presupposes more positive results on the students emotional development; creating circumstances for students to feel different emotions, role plays, simulations, the use of dramatic content were singled out as the most effective activities in teaching. The workshop provides an opportunity to combine different activities, and is recognized as the greatest potential that teachers can use in their practice to emphasize the em
TOXICOLOGICAL STUDIES OF A SHALLOW WATER OF HIGH EVTROPHIC LAKE NERO (YAROSLAV REGION). MESSAGE 1. WATER
Authors: Tomilina I. , Lozhkina R. , Chalova I. , Shevchenko N.
Published: December 2020

For the first time, a study of the water toxicity of the highly eutrophic lake Nero was conducted. For the entire period of observations on Toxicological indicators of water, only station 3, located north of Rozhdestvensky island, where toxicity was not registered for any test organism, belongs to the most successful ones. Stations 11, 13, and 16, which registered toxicity for all test organisms on both dates of observation, are among the most disadvantaged. For an objective assessment of the quality of the environment, it is necessary to use several test objects belonging to different systematic groups and trophic levels.
A COMPARATIVE CLINICAL EFFICACY STUDY OF TRIPHALA KWATH AND TRIKATU CAPSULES IN THE MANAGEMENT OF MEDOROGA W.S.R TO DYSLIPIDEMIA
Authors: Anjli Sharma  , Anjana Mishra  , Manik Soni  , Vijay Chaudhary
Published: December 2020

Medoroga is a condition in which there is an excessive accumulation of Meda Dhatu in the body. Accumulation of Medo Dhatu in different parts of the body causes blockage of Strotsa which ultimately leads to poor nourishment of other Dhathus. Lack of exercises and Kaphavardhak Ahar Viharar are the two main causes of Medoroga. In modern times, way of life has changed drastically to quick nourishments and inactive tendencies throughout the world. Because of these factors, accumulation of Meda dhatu happens immensely. In Ayurveda, dyslipidemia is considered under Medoroga. Dyslipidemia is an emerging serious health abnormality associated with co-morbidities including CVD that continues to be the leading cause of death worldwide. It is characterized by an increase in cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL levels, and a decrease in HDL levels. The present study has been designed to compare the efficacy of Triphala Kwath and Trikatu capsules on various clinical parameters in the management of Medoroga w.s.r to dyslipidemia. Twenty patients fulfilling the inclusion criteria were randomly selected for the trial and put into two groups of ten patients each. Trikatu capsules were given to patients in group I and Triphla kwath with Madhu and Trikatu capsules in combination were given to patients of group II for 8 weeks. Patients were thoroughly assessed on various scientific parameters during the complete trial period. In group II, a significant (p<0.001) improvement was observed in subjective parameters and serum cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL, VLDL levels while in group I, a significant (p<0.001) improvement was observed in HDL only. It may affirmatively be construed from the study that the best impact of the trial drugs was observed with Triphala Kwatha with Madhu and Trikatu Capsule together (i.e. Group II). This combination therapy was most effective in reducing the overall lipid profile with substantial gains related to subjective as well as objective parameters without any adverse effects.
PHARMACEUTICAL STANDARDIZATION OF SAMAGUNA AND SHADAGUNA BALIJARITA RASA SINDURA
Authors: Sorab Gaind  , Pradeep Agnihotri
Published: December 2020

Rasasindura prepared by using Kupipakwa rasayana is a unique traditional pharmaceutical preparation wherein the drug is prepared in a glass bottle called Kupi and the processing is done in a Bhatti (traditional furnace) with a gradual rise in temperature. According to classical tests the enhancement of therapeutic activities is found in Shadgunajarita Rasasindura when compared with Samagunajarita Rasa Sindura. To understand this, change in the pharmaceutical preparation of both prepared formulation have to be studied.
During the preparation, 72 hours are taken for Samagunakajjali and 120 hours are taken for Shadgunakajjali preparation and Samaguna Rasasindura prepared by Kupipakwa method took 20 hours. Shadguna Rasasindura was prepared by Kupipakwa method in 38 hours,
Samaguna balijarita Rasasindur was prepared with equal quantities of Parada and Gandhaka by Kupipaka method in 20 hours. Shadguna balijarita Rasasindur was prepared using one part of Parada and six parts of Gandhaka by Kupipaka method in 38 hours. Compared to Samaguna Rasasindur preparation, in Shadguna Rasasindur preparation, fuming and flaming stage lasts for longer period. Compound formation in Shadguna Rasasindura was delayed than Samagun Rasasindura. The temperature between 600oC to 650oC for Samaguna Rasasindura and 650°C to 800°C was required for Shadguna Rasasindura for preparation. Preparation of Samaguna balijarita Rasasindur was easier and yield was also more compared to Shadguna balijarita Rasasindur. From the pharmaceutical point of view, there was much difference between Samaguna and Shadguna balijarita Rasasindura. Difference was there in the ratio of ingredients, total duration of heat and quantity of yield. In case of Samaguna balijarita Rasasindura, duration of Paka was less but the yield was more and in Shadguna balijarita Rasasindura duration of heat was more but yield was less.
A COMPARATIVE CLINICAL STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFECT OF HERBAL PREPARATION BODHI VRIKSHKASHAYA AND AMRITAADIKWATH IN THE MANAGEMENT OF VATRAKTA W.S.R GOUT
Authors: Manoj Kumar  , Anjana Mishra  , Vijay Chaudhary
Published: December 2020

Vatarakta is a disease which is encountered in the population leading to a sedentary lifestyle. The change in lifestyle is the main cause of many diseases, Vatrakta being one of these. Based on the causes, signs and symptoms, Vatarakta may be correlated to gouty arthritis in modern medicine. Gout is an abnormality of purine metabolism that causes hyperuricemia and deposition of monosodium urate crystal. Its prevalence has increased across the globe.2.1 million people are affected with gout worldwide. In India, it has been reported that the prevalence of gout is 2-6 per 1000. It is a potential signal for unrecognized co- morbidities like obesity, diabetes mellitus, hypertension and renal diseases. The purpose of this study is to explore and find out an effective, inexpensive, easily available and well accepted drug with minimal or no complications for this dreadful condition. 30 patients who were diagnosed with Vatarakta w.s.r Gouty Arthritis were allocated randomly into 2 groups. The test drug i.e., Bodhi vriksh twak kashaya 50ml B.I.D with Madhu was given to 15 patients of group A. The standard drug Amritaadikwath 50ml B.I.D, which was given to 15 patients of group B. The course of treatment was 60 days. Subjective parameters were assessed before and after the treatment as per the grade score. Serum uric acid was done before trial and on completion of trial i.e., 60th day. Data obtained during the trial was tabulated and statistically analyzed.
A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF DHATUMALA (METABOLIC WASTE PRODUCT)
Authors: Pretty P
Published: December 2020

Ayurveda imparts a great emphasis upon the maintenance of positive health of a person. According to WHO, health is a complete state of physical, mental, social, spiritual well being and not merely the absence of disease. Sushruthas quotation regarding Swastha is exactly same which was told many decades back. Healthy body is the outcome of healthy food and lifestyle and it is the basis for health and disease. Nutrient rich diet which is consumed in proper time and amount will help the body which contributes it to maintain the homeostasis. Food has to be properly digested for the nourishment and formation of healthy Dhathu. Digestion takes place in Mahakoshta and as a result of this, food is converted into Prasadamsa and Kittamsa. Dhatus are formed in a series from Rasa to Shukra from this Prasada portion. Dhatus after their Dhatuagni paka is divided into Sara and Kitta bhaga, and from this Kitta bhaga dhatu malas are formed. Malas represent a wide variety of substances produced by the body through different Pakas conducted in the body. Removal of metabolites and waste products are the basic physiological functions of body. Mala are the waste products that need to be eliminated from the body periodically. Scope of the experiment: Here in this article the physiological interpretation of Dhatumala and its need to be flushed out on regular basis is explained. Physiological view point of Dhathumala will help to understand what it is and how it is formed in the body in a better way to the present generation.
A CLINICAL STUDY ON THE EFFICACY OF TIMIRHAR LAUHA AND BALADI GHRIT TARPANA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF TIMIRA WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO MYOPIA
Authors: Abhishek Jain  , Shamsa Fiaz  , Pankaj kundal
Published: December 2020

Myopia is a refractive error which affects every age group person around the world. Specially in modern age when the use of mobile screen and computer is increased so much, this error has become horrible. The symptoms of myopia closely resembles with the disease Timir. It involves pratham and dwitiya patala of Netra. In the present study, 35 clinically diagnosed patients of Timira/Myopia were selected and randomly divided into two groups (Group-A-18 patients, Group-B-17patients) out of these, 30 patients completed the trial. Patients of group A were administrated Timirhar Lauha orally. While patients of group B were topically administrated Baladi Ghrita for Tarpana and Timirhar Lauha orally. The study shows that Timirhar Lauha (systemic drug) alone was effective in all symptoms of Timira /Simple Myopia but combination of the drug Timirhar Lauha (systemic drug) with Baladi Ghrita (Tarpana/topical application) had much greater potential to ameliorate the symptoms of Timira /Simple Myopia.
Expanding normative ways of reflective thinking and enthusiastic behaviors towards teaching profession
Authors: COŞGUN ÖGEYİK Muhlise
Published: December 2020

Performing reflective procedures is among the attempts to improve the quality of professional development in teacher training process. Reflective procedures are assumed to be functional for increasing normative ways of thinking and for encouraging student teachers to develop more enthusiastic attitudes towards teaching profession. Action research, among such procedures, is used to employ numerous teaching drills and to reflect on the teaching practice. Therefore, this study discusses the importance of action research in teacher training process for developing reflective thinking skills of student teachers and for fostering their enthusiastic attitudes towards professional development. In the study, action research was designed with the participation of the student teachers attending English Language Teaching Department at a Turkish university. The results of this small scaled study demonstrated that action research reasonably contributed to professional innovation and renovation of the student teachers, helped them reflect on their inner thoughts about the process, and increased their enthusiastic behaviors towards teaching practices.
Role of C- reactive proteins and liver function tests in assessing the severity of dengue fever
Authors: Akash Khetpal  , Ansab Godil  , Muhammad Tanveer Alam  , Inam ul Haq Muhammad Makhdoom  , Arsalan Majeed Adam  , Muhammad Saad Ali Mallick  , Mohammad Abubakar Abbas  , Abdul Haseeb Abbas  , Syed Saboor Hasan  , Asim Shaikh  , Hassan Ahmed  , Rohan Kumar Ochani  , Admin
Published: December 2020

Abstract

Objective: To determine whether C-reactive protein and liver function tests can serve as severity markers for dengue fever.

Methods: The cross-sectional study was conducted in 2015-16 in Karachi and comprised patients with dengue fever visiting a tertiary care hospital. World Health Organisation classifications 1997 and 2009 were used to categorise patients according to clinical signs and symptoms. Receiver Operating Characteristics curve was used to determine discriminative ability and optimum cut-off value of biochemical markers. Comparisons were done through one-way analysis of variance using SPSS 17.

Results: Of the 218 patients, 133(61%) were males and 85(39%) were females. The overall mean age was 35.07+15.96 years. Levels of C-reactive protein and total bilirubin were significantly higher for dengue haemorrhagic fever compared to dengue fever; dengue shock syndrome compared to dengue fever; dengue shock syndrome compared to dengue haemorrhagic fever; and dengue shock syndrome compared to dengue fever / dengue haemorrhagic fever (p<0.05 each). Levels of alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase and alkaline phosphatase were significantly higher for dengue shock syndrome compared to dengue fever; dengue shock syndrome compared to dengue haemorrhagic fever; and dengue shock syndrome compared to dengue fever / dengue haemorrhagic fever (p<0.05 each). Levels of C-reactive protein, total bilirubin, alanine aminotransferase and alkaline phosphatise in patients with severe dengue were significantly higher compared to non-severe dengue.

Conclusion: C-reactive protein and liver function tests were found to be effective biochemical markers in assessing dengue fever severity.
Comparison of the performance of Tubex® TF, widalimmunodiagnostic assay and blood culture in diagnosis of enteric fever in a private tertiary care hospital Peshawar, Pakistan
Authors: Kamran Amir Khan  , Sameed Ullah Qureshi  , Shumaila Ehtisham  , Admin
Published: December 2020

Abstract
Objective: To determine and compare the performance of TUBEX® TF, widal test & blood culture in the diagnosis of enteric fever.
Methods: After approving with the ethical committee, we retrospectively identified patients presented with fever at Northwest General Hospital and Research Centre. Typhidot, Widal test and blood culture was performed as part of their evaluation from January 2018 to December 2018. SPSS 16 was used for data analysis.
Results: Of the 241 patients, blood culture was positive for salmonella in 68(28.21%) and negative in 173(71.79%). In the culture positive group, TUBEX® TF was positive in 29(42.64%) and negative in 39(57.36%). Of these culture positive patients, Widal was positive in 25(36.76%) and negative in 43(63.24%). In patients with negative culture, TUBEX® TF was positive in 58(37.66%) and negative in 96(62.34%), Widal was positive in 77(44.5%) and negative in 96(55.5%). The positive predictive value of TUBEX® TF was 33.33% and the negative predictive value was 71.77%. The sensitivity of TUBEX® TF was 42.65% while specificity was 62.34%. The positive predictive value of Widal was 24.51% and the negative predictive value was 69.06%. The sensitivity of Widal was 36.76% while specificity was 55.49%.
Conclusion: Sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value and negative predictive value of TUBEX® TF and Widal test is very low as compared to blood culture.
Keywords: Enteric Fever, TUBEX® TF, Widal, Continuous...
Kur’ân’ı Anlamaya Dair
Authors: BİLGİZ Musa
Published: December 2020

İlahî vahyin son halkası olan Kur’ân, şirk, küfür, nifak ve zulmün her türlüsünden insanlığı kurtarmak için gönderilmiştir. Kur’ân, kendini yeni bir medeniyyet tasavvuru olarak insanlığa takdim etmiştir. Bunun için kendisine inananların, onu okuma, anlama ve hayatlarına rehber olmasını istemektedir. Müslümanlar, Kur’ân’ı sadece telaffuz ederek onun istediği bu rehberliği yerine getirmiş olamazlar. Müslümanlar, hem ellerinde bulunan Kur’ân âyetlerinden ve hem de çevrelerinde yer alan ve her gün yüz yüze kaldıkları kâinattaki âyetlerden gereğince istifade etmek zorundadırlar. Kur’ân, kendisini kabul edenlerin inanç, ibadet, kişilik, kimlik, düşünce yapısı ve davranışlarının tevhide göre şekillenmesini ister. Şâyet Kur’ân’a inananların bu özelliklerinde bir değişim meydana gelmiyorsa, burada sorgulanması gereken çok ciddi problemler var demektir. Hiç kuşkusuz bugünkü Kur’ân eğitimi yöntemiyle, Kur’ân’ın istediği medeniyet seviyesini ve mü’min kişilikleri oluşturmamız mümkün değildir. Bu makalede hem Kur’ân’la olan ilişkilerimizin nasıl olması gerektiğini hem de toplumsal anlamda değişim ve dönüşümün esaslarını belirlemeye çalıştık.
İdil-Ural Âlimlerinden Rızâeddîn bin Fahreddîn’in (1859–1936) İbn Arabî Değerlendirmesi
Authors: ÖZTÜRK Özkan
Published: December 2020

Rızâeddîn bin Fahreddîn, 19.-20. yüzyıllarda İdil-Ural bölgesinde ceditçilik hareketi içerisinde yer almış en önemli düşünürlerdendir. Rusya müslümanlarının uyanışına katkı sunmak için birçok İslam düşünürünün biyografisini kaleme almıştır. Bunlardan birisi de İbn Arabî hakkındadır. Eserinde İbn Arabî’nin fikirlerini amelî, ilmî ve felsefî başlıkları altında inceler. Amelî görüşler başlığında içtihat, kıyas ve icmâ meseleleriyle ilgilenir. İlmî görüşler başlığı altında şumûl-i rahmet, ricâlu’l-gayb ve firavunun imanı konularını inceler. Felsefî görüşlerde ise âlem-i misâl ve vahdet-i vücûd hakkındaki tartışmaları öne çıkarır. Rızâeddîn bin Fahreddîn, eserinde İbn Arabî hakkında gelişen tarihsel münakaşaları yeniden değerlendirir. Bu konuda üç tutum ve gruptan bahseder. İlk grup onu kafir, ikinci grup ise büyük bir veli olarak görür. Üçüncü grup onun büyük bir veli olduğunu kabul eder fakat eserlerinin okunmasının sakıncalı olduğunu söylerler. Rızâeddîn bin Fahreddîn bunlara ek olarak eserinde İdil-Ural müslümanları arasında da İbn Arabî etkilerinden bahseder. Eserinin sonunda İbn Arabî ile ilgili zikrettiği görüşleri değerlendirir. İbn Arabî düşüncesinin zaaf ve imkanlarına işaret eden bu değerlendirmede neo-selefî ve reformist görüşlerin etkisini izlemek mümkündür.
Compiuter technologies assist potential energy with experiments
Authors: Alizoti Alion , Vila Floran , Mulaj Zenun , Dhoqina Polikron
Published: December 2020

Energy is an important physical quantity to study and reconstruct nature at our own leisure.  Implementations of new tendencies in Physics show that energy, and other physical quantities, need careful examinations before being applied. Following international and national recommendations, our present work focused on several research studies concerning potential energy. A simple experiment was developed to verify the conservation of energy. At the end, the participants were convinced that it is really difficult to achieve the conservation of energy to its perfect form. They also ended with some intriguing conclusions, similar to the research studies this activity referred to.