bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PENGARUH MONEY ETHICS TERHADAP TAX EVASION DENGAN MATERIALISM DAN GENDER SEBAGAI PEMODERASI
Authors: Mabruri Dzikhaq , Rahmadhani Sari
Published: November 2022

This study aims to determine the effect of money ethics on tax evasion, with intrinsic religiosity, materialism and gender as moderating variables. This study uses a survey method and the population is an individual taxpayer who has a NPWP and who is domiciled in Central Java. The data used consists of primary data, which comes from distributing questionnaires to individual taxpayers who have a NPWP and who are domiciled in Central Java and use a 1-7 linkert scale. The data analysis used is stepwise regression analysis. The results of this study are that there is a significant positive effect between money ethics on tax evasion. Materialism is able to weaken the relationship between money ethics and tax evasion. Likewise, gender is able to strengthen the relationship between money ethics and tax evasion. Meanwhile, intrinsic religiosity is not able to moderate the relationship between money ethics and tax evasion.
Address inversion in southern Italian dialects
Authors: Corr Alice
Published: November 2022

This article proposes a ‘topological’ reinterpretation of the extended nominal architecture in relation to southern Italo-Romance vocatives with and without allocuzione inversa (‘address inversion’, Renzi 1968), a phenomenon involving the ‘inverse’ lexical indexation of the speaker-addressee relationship (reg.It. Mangia, papà! ‘Eat up, little one!’, father to child). Topological Mapping Theory (Longobardi 2005; Martín & Hinzen 2014) posits a unified model of grammatical structure and nominal reference denotation in argumental constituents, where a hierarchy of referentiality (from predicativity to deixis) emerges through the expansion of the functional architecture. Contributing to a growing theoretical consensus favouring extra ‘vocative’ structure in the nominal left periphery, I argue that Italo-Romance vocatives with and without address inversion involve a part-whole expansion of structure, yielding a necessarily tripartite nominal architecture (VocP-DP-NP) in line with topological principles. The non-literal interpretation of N observed in the ‘lexical flip’ of address inversion vocatives is argued to be the surface manifestation of movement into VocP, a functional space whose internal articulation serves to construe the ostensive-deictic possibilities of an object-referring expression at the exophoric level.
On the production of restrictive pied-piping relative clauses in Italian: evidence from populations with typical and atypical language development
Authors: Volpato Francesca
Published: November 2022

Restrictive relative clauses are among the most frequently studied structures in language development across different languages and different populations. While much literature is devoted to the acquisition and use of subject and object relatives introduced by that, pied-piping (prepositional and genitive) relatives have been less studied. This paper offers an overview of some recent studies in which these structures were investigated in Italian typically developing (TD) individuals and in individuals with learning difficulties (LD) using the same procedures, namely repetition and/or elicited production. Early studies found that pied-piping relatives are acquired not earlier than 10 years of age. Much subsequent research on Italian found that the rate of production of these structures increases with age increase, but it never reaches ceiling effects. Although percentages increase for both populations, the level of accuracy for individuals with LD is lower than for TD individuals. This is expected, since pied-piping relatives are typical of a formal, written register, to which people with LD have difficult access. However, low frequency in speech cannot be the only explanation for the low rate of production. Syntactic complexity, agreement phenomena, and number of arguments that receive thematic role explains the difficulties with these structures.
Teknik Behavioral Reherasal Terhadap Peningkatan Tanggung Jawab Belajar Di Era Pandemi Covid-19
Authors: Susmawati Surya Asih Susmawati Surya Asih , Purwati Purwati , Sugiyadi Sugiyadi
Published: November 2022

Testing the effect of group counseling with behavioral rehearsal techniques on increasing student learning responsibilities in the era of the covid-19 pandemic is the purpose of this study, one group pretest and posttest designs were used in this study. The sampling technique used in this study was purposive sampling, namely the Sarbini Grabag Islamic Junior High School students who had low learning responsibility characteristics using a sample of 8 people. It is carried out by using a learning responsibility questionnaire on the data collection method. Parametric analysis of paired sample t-test was used in the data analysis method. This research has succeeded in proving that group counseling with behavioral rehabilitation techniques has an effect on increasing learning responsibilities in the era of the covid-19 pandemic. The results of the paired sample t test are proven by the probability value of sig(2-tailed) 0.000 <0.0005 There is a difference in the average score of the learning responsibility scale of 37.68% between the pretest and posttest on the results of the discussion and data analysis. The conclusion from the results of this research is that group counseling with behavioral rehearsal techniques has an effect on increasing student learning responsibilities in the Covid-19 pandemic era.
Keywords: behavioral rehearsals; group counselin; learning responsibility
Pentingnya Social Support Dalam Pengembangan Konsep Diri Melalui Bimbingan Kelompok
Authors: Bagaskara Rayhan , Veolina Tesa Febri , Milkatahasi Milkatahasi , Tazkiyah Nur , Mustikasari Galuh Ayu , Tambunan Ruth Vina Rusnida , Irawan Sapto
Published: November 2022

During the transition period from childhood to adolescence and from adolescence to adulthood, we are faced with the discovery of new developmental tasks that need to be mastered. Overcoming developmental challenges is also influenced by the environment and culture. Given this task, some people can handle it, while others can handle it little or nothing. The purpose of this paper is to describe the positive experience of group counseling services in children at the Sumogawe White Cross Orphanage. This study was conducted at the White Cross Orphanage with a total of 51 participants. The research method presents a qualitative picture that describes the practice of group counseling. Group counseling services are provided in the form of counseling services to small groups of 3-4 orphans with the aim of helping children develop the importance of social support. Development of self-concept. The results of group counseling activities can be beneficial. In short, the children of the Sumogawe White Cross Orphanage respect each other, respect themselves, broaden horizons, form group dynamics of group members, and provide emotional support in individual stressful situations.

Keywords: Group Guidance; Self-Concept; Social Support
Hubungan Motivasi Belajar dengan Resiliensi Akademik Siswa
Authors: Khotimah Khusnul , Budiono Arifin Nur , Wahyuni Wahyuni
Published: November 2022

Research on the Relationship between Learning Motivation and Academic Resilience of class XI students of SMK Al-Badri Gumuksari Kalisat for the 2021/2022 Academic Year with concentrated respondents of more than 120 students from 216 students taken by regular examination. The strategies used in this test are perception, polling and meeting techniques. The results of information analysis by utilizing the second recipe item to find out between two factors, to be more specific is the motivation to learn with academic resilience. Based on the results of the study, data was obtained that the learning motivation of class XI students of SMK Al-Badri Kalisat was included in the high category, namely 52% and the academic resilience of class XI students of SMK Al-Badri Kalisat was included in the moderate category, namely as much as 85%. In addition, Learning Motivation with Student Academic Resilience has a significant relationship. It is indicated by the importance value p=0.000, which means p<0.05. while the value r=0.351 indicates a positive connection coefficient. So the relationship between the two factors is unidirectional. From the results of the analysis research using the SPSS application, it is known that the price of the relationship coefficient is 0.351, and it implies that the level of the relationship coefficient is in the sufficient or moderate category. Furthermore, the comparison of significant degrees with the significant results used to answer the hypothesis, is obtained a value of 0.000, and that means Ha is recognized and Ho is rejected.
Keywords: Motivation to learn; academic resilience
Konsep dan Contoh Aplikasi Konseling Religius dengan Pendekatan Takziyah Al-Nafs
Authors: Angraini Dita , Asmita Wenda
Published: November 2022

Religious counseling is an effort to integrate religious values into the teaching and counseling process. This article provides the concept of religious counseling with a soul-cleansing approach, or Tazukiya Al Nafs. The concept proposed by Al-Ghazali is counseling or spiritual healing based on moral sufistic principles. Tazkiyah al-Nafs is the process of purifying the soul from all vices or morals of the psalm that exists in a person with the aim of healing oneself from prisoners from various diseases by realizing the various Achlaqul Karimah. and literature research, in which various reference sources are analyzed and analyzed to arrive at a synthesis that can be considered reasonable and logical with what has been tested. Up. Tazkiyah al-Nafs' approach includes not only the field of psychoanalysis related to defense mechanisms, but also cognitive, behavioral, and spiritual counseling, so it can be used as a counseling technique or approach, and the approach can be applied to the counseling process.
Keywords: religious counseling; tazkiyah al-nafs
Endemic of Violence and Child Labor during Covid-19 - A Narrative Case Study on the Effective Well-being Strategies for Building Resilience among Public School Going Learners in Karachi
Authors: Sewani Salima
Published: November 2022

This paper reflects on the tribulations faced by the public school-going learners in Karachi during Covid-19. It also sheds light on the innovative pilot strategies that we used to support their education during the closure of the school. Through the reflective narrative case study approach, fellow teachers first gathered a few stories from learners and parents, living in their neighborhoods. They reported cases of child labor, slavery, and early marriages. We then discussed, planned, and piloted strategies to teach and support learners of grades 5 to 8 during Covid-19. We prepared educational packs that included educational games, assignments, and an easy-to-use guidebook. We also offered phone-based academic counseling to learners. Strategies like, taking parents and community leaders into confidence, and offering free vocational education, medical checkups, and medicines to parents and learners worked successfully. Around 17 girl children and 32 male children, who were engaged in child labor during Covid-19 returned to their routine education. Throughout the process, the role of community leaders was pertinent. Our contextual education model for marginalized children and parents can be used by other educational institutions during an uncertain time.
Peripheral blood concentration of toll-like receptor-4 and its accuracy for prediction of postpartum performances of transition zebu (Bos indicus) cows
Authors: MANIMARAN AYYASAMY , WANKHADE PRATIK RAMESH , KUMARESAN ARUMUGAM , PATBANDHA TAPAS K , SIVARAM MUNIANDY , JEYAKUMAR SAKTHIVEL , RAJENDRAN DURAISAMY
Published: November 2022

In this study, we evaluated the peripheral concentrations of Toll-like receptors (TLR)-4 during transition period in relation to postpartum productive and reproductive performances of Deoni (zebu) cattle. Accuracy and threshold values of TLR-4 to predict the postpartum performance, were also estimated using receiver operating characteristics (ROC) analysis. Blood samples were collected at weekly intervals during transition period (from 21 days before to 21 days after calving) and TLR-4 concentration was estimated using bovine specific ELISA kits. Plasma TLR-4 concentration was significantly higher on third day of postpartum in cows that became pregnant within breeding period than the cows that remained non-pregnant (4.48 vs 1.80 ng/mL). ROC analysis revealed that the accuracy of TLR-4 for predication of ability to become pregnant within breeding period was acceptable (AUC: 0.75) with a threshold value of 2.13 ng/mL. It is concluded that concentrations of TLR-4, during transition period, could be used for predicting the possibilities of Deoni cows getting pregnant within the breeding period with moderate accuracy.
Performance evaluation of Gurez sheep in farmer’s flocks—A threatened sheep breed of Kashmir
Authors: RATHER MUBASHIR ALI , AHANGER SHOWKAT AHMAD , HAMADANI A , SHAH M MAROOF , BABA MOHMMAD ASHRAF , KHALEEL MUSTAFA
Published: November 2022

Gurez is an indigenous breed of sheep native to the Gurez Valley of J&K, India. Despite being a unique genetic resource, this breed is largely unexplored and meagre studies have been conducted on it. Hence, a comprehensive study was conducted to study the breed in its native breeding tract. Data on growth, wool, reproduction and morphometric traits of Gurez sheep maintained under farmers' flocks in its native tract were recorded and analyzed for performance evaluation as well as the farming practices in that area with regards to the breed. Screening for parasites and brucellosis, blood biochemistry and mineral profile were also conducted. This triple purpose breed produces milk, meat as well as apparel quality wool. The average values for wool traits were 76.12, 28.31, 4.42, 5.35 and 8.18 for clean wool yield (CWY) (%), fibre diameter (FD) (Î¼), staple length (SL) (cm), crimps per cm (NCPC) and medullation (%), respectively. The coefficient of variations % of these traits ranged from low to very high indicating that the traits had low to very high variability. The least squares mean for clean wool yield (%), fiber diameter (μ), staple length (cm), crimps per cm and medullation (%) were 77.07±0.33, 29.83±0.41, 4.80±0.17, 5.04±0.28 and 9.26±0.79, respectively. The sexual dimorphism was observed in favour of males with respect to all these traits. Age had non-significant effect on these traits in the present study. Black wool samples were having higher estimates of FD, CWY (%), SL and medullation (%). NCPC was higher for white wool samples. Conservation of this unique breed and its selective breeding is highly recommended. The incidence of Eimeria (37.50%) was found to be highest in the area.
Effect of some processing treatments on shelf life of camel milk in comparison to cow milk
Authors: KUMAR ARUN , SETH RAMAN , KUMAWAT DINESH
Published: November 2022

In the present study, cow and camel raw milk showed positive clot on boiling (COB) test after 6 h and 14 h respectively. Pasteurization enhanced the shelf life of cow milk twice without any substantial increase in the shelf life of camel milk. Both raw and pasteurized camel milk had better shelf life at ambient (25Â°C) as well as refrigerated (7Â°C) temperatures than that of cow milk. Development of acidity was much slower in camel milk as compared to cow milk. Further, camel milk was found to be less prone to lipolysis as compared to cow milk. FFA content in COB positive camel and cow milk was 0.7 meq/L for 14 h storage and 1.9 meq/lit for 6 h storage only. Camel and cow raw milk showed positive alcohol test at 6 h and 4 h of storage at ambient (25Â°C) temperature respectively. Pasteurization and refrigeration enhanced the shelf life of camel and cow milk.
Identification of optimal crop plan using nature inspired metaheuristic algorithms
Authors: Nath Kamalika , Jain Rajni , Marwaha Sudeep , Roy Himadri Shekhar , Arora Alka
Published: November 2022

The present study deals with the identification of optimal crop plan to improve the net benefits from the farming activities for the study area under consideration.Three nature inspired metaheuristic techniques namely Differential Evolution (DE), Genetic Algorithm (GA), and Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) are investigated to identify the most efficient crop plan to maximize the net farm benefits. Different resource constraints considered for the study are maximum available land area, ground water availability and cropped area for different crops. The obtained results are compared with the solutions from LINGO, software for Linear Programming (LP). The results reveal the net benefit per ha derived using DE, PSO, GA and LINGO are 73841.69, 73439.08, 70555.99 and 73841.65 Indian Rupees (INR) respectively for kharif crops and 20184.71, 20172.78, 19860.80 and 20184.70 `Indian Rupees (INR) respectively for rabi crops.
Effect of establishment methods and nutrient management on productivity and energetics of rice (Oryza sativa)
Authors: POORNIMA S , SINGH Y V , SHIVAY Y S , SHARMA V K
Published: November 2022

A field experiment was carried out during kharif season of 2017–18 at ICAR-IARI, New Delhi to study the effect of crop establishment methods and nutrient management options on and energetics of rice (Oryza sativa L) (cv. Pusa Basmati 1509). The experiment was laid out in split-plot design with three replications. The treatments comprised two main plots, viz. aerobic rice (AR) and conventional transplanted (CT) rice and three sub-plots, viz. 100 % RDF (120:60:60 kg N: P2O5: K2O); 100 % RDF + biofertilizers (bf) and 125 % RDF. Results showed that plant growth and yield were significantly superior in CT rice than AR. In case of nutrient management, application of 125% RDF gave significantly higher grain (4.76 and 5.17 t/ha) and biological yields (11.77 and 12.55 t/ha) and those were at par with 100% RDF + bf. Likewise, significantly higher energy input (25.19 and 25.15 ×103 MJ/ha), output (158.85 and 168.62×103 MJ /ha) was recorded in CT than AR and net energy obtained was non-significant. Among nutrient management options, significantly higher energy input were consumed in 125% RDF followed by 100% RDF +bf and 100% RDF and the energy output was also higher with 125% RDF and 100 % RDF + bf. Hence, CT rice along with 100% RDF + biofertilizers may be recommended for farmers to get higher productivity, profitability and energy values. But in case of water scarce conditions, aerobic rice can be recommended with 100% RDF+ biofertilizers with slight penalty in grain yield and net returns.
Status of crop raiding caused by wild animals in Lansdowne forest division, Uttarakhand
Authors: RATHI ROBIN , SINGH AMAR , BHATT DINESH
Published: November 2022

The human-wildlife conflict is one of the serious problems faced by people living in forest fringe villages. This has been a major problem since ages especially for the people residing near the wildlife protected areas but the problem has aggravated over the period of time. After the mid 19th century, it is being considered as a major problem, affecting the social, economic and cultural life of the people especially in the Himalayan region of our country. The aim of our study was to access crop damage by the wild animals in the agricultural areas of Lansdowne forest division of Pauri district of Uttarakhand. Crop damage by the wild animals was found in almost all the study sites (ranges) during the study period.
Hőségperiódusok vizsgálata Magyarországon a XX. század elejétől napjainkig
Authors: Bokros Kinga , Lakatos Mónika
Published: November 2022

A klímaváltozás nyilvánvaló jele térségünkben a magas hőmérsékletekkel kapcsolatos szélsőségek gyakoribbá válása, a hőhullámok tartósságának és intenzitásának növekedése. A változások nyomon követésére általában különböző szélsőséges éghajlati klímaindexeket használnak. Ezekből valósítottunk meg és számoltunk ki néhányat, olyanokat, mint a hőségnapok, forró napok és trópusi éjszakák. Az elemzésekhez homogenizált, interpolált napi méréseket használtunk az 1901–2021 időszakból. Lineáris trendmodellel becsültük a változásokat, annak szignififikáns voltát is megvizsgáltuk. Többféle hőhullám defifiníciót alapul véve származtattuk a hőhullámos napokat. Az OMSZ veszélyjelzései, a Nemzeti Népegészségügyi Központ hőség riasztási rendszere, valamint a Copernicus program „European Health Service” szolgáltatásban Magyarországra elérhető indikátorok alapján összehasonlító elemzéseket végeztünk a hőségperiódusokra vonatkozóan.
Az országos villamosenergia-rendszer irányítása
Authors: Kovács Gergely
Published: November 2022

A ma élő embernek az áram ugyanolyan természetes, mint a levegővétel. Amikor bekapcsoljuk a porszívót, kimossuk a ruhákat, vagy éppen levágjuk a füvet, a mozdulat automatikus, bedugjuk a dugót a konnektorba. De vajon mi van a konnektor mögött? Hogyan kerül oda az áram, és mi a Rendszerirányító szerepe mindebben?
Public’s awareness on usage of facemask among general population in Chengalpattu district
Authors: Kannan Bharathi , Subramani Prabhu , Jeyapandian Balaji , Murugan Aswinthan
Published: November 2022

Introduction:

The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is the novel disease, causing the on-going pandemic with flu-like symptoms. COVID-19 spreads primarily by contacting the virus either from a COVID-19-infected individual through coughing or sneezing or from COVID-19 contaminated surfaces. Use of face mask is considered as an effective and safe method to control the spread of the disease.

Aim:

This study is to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice of usage among general population in Chengalpattu district.

Methodology:

A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted among the Chengalpattu population to access the awareness regarding the usage of face mask during the pandemic. A self-administered questionnaire which consists of demographic data, knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding the usage of face mask was prepared and distributed to the general population of Chengalpattu district.

Results:

Majority of population, 261 (96%), knew that wearing face mask prevents COVID-19. Use of reusable, low-cost masks is preferred among the study population. Out of which, 63.6% (99 people) of the population prefer reusable masks over disposable masks (36.4%, 173 people). 78.3% (213 people) of the study population prefer low-cost masks than high-cost masks (21.7%, 59 people).

Conclusion:

The general population of Chengalpattu district have an acceptable knowledge, positive attitude, and required practice to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic. However, it is strongly recommended to create more awareness and health education programs to battle against COVID-19.
فهرس مخطوطات نعمة وولاته (موريتانيا)
Authors: شبوح إبراهيم
Published: November 2022

يضم هذا الفهرس 1030 مخطوطة موجودة في 14 مكتبة في كل من مدينة نعمة وولاّته بموريتانيا. وقد تنوعت موضوعات هذه المجموعات فشملت علم التوحيد، والتفسير، وعلوم القرآن، والحديث وعلومه، والفقه وأصوله، والنحو، والفلسفة، والمنطق، والتصوف.
إرشاد العجم لأعمال الجذور الصم لمحمد بن ابي الفتح محمد بن الشرقي أبي الروح عيسى بن أحمد الصوفي الشافعي المصري
Authors: موالدي مصطفى
Published: November 2022

تنبع أهمية هذه الدراسة من كونها إحدى الإنجازات العلمية والفكرية لعلماء الرياضيات المسلمين التي تعالج موضوعا نادرا متخصّصا يشرح العمليات الرياضية المطبقة على الأعداد الصم، مع تفصيل واف، مما يعطيها طابعا خاصّاً ومميّزاً عن باقي أنواع الرياضيات الأخرى. كما تتميز الدراسة باستخدامها للرموز المتنوعة، ودقة نتائجها البالغة التي تسبق عصرها، وتخصصها بموضوع دقيق وهام، وبمنهجها المنطقي السليم المتسلسل والمترابط، وعرضها لقوانين كثيرة صحيحة حتى عصرنا الحاضر. أما نسخة المخطوطة المحققة تحقيقا جادا ورصينا فهي نسخة نادرة ووحيدة في مكتبات العالم وشاملة في موضوع أعمال الجذور الصم.
China's Emerging National Security Interests and Their Impact on the People's Liberation Army
Authors: Tanner Murray Scot , Mackenzie Peter W.
Published: November 2022

As China’s security interests expand and its power grows, it may increasingly have to choose between a long-range calculation that it should avoid angering its neighbors in the region and a short-term desire to display its newly won capacity to defend its interests and assert its power. Drawing on our analysis, we see themes that indicate growing support for China to pursue what we might call “defensive expansion” of China’s presence and influence in Asia, including its military presence and influence. Underlying this support for defensive expansion we see three themes recurring throughout China’s debates over its emerging interests. First, that China’s security community sees its emerging national security interests as increasingly indispensable to China’s future development and power. Second, that China sees many of these interests as increasingly vulnerable or at risk from both traditional and nontraditional threats. And third, that China portrays itself as having exercised much greater restraint in asserting and protecting its interests than many of its neighbors.
Political Warfare: Strategies for Combating China’s Plan to “Win without Fighting”
Authors: Gershaneck Kerry K.
Published: November 2022

The People’s Republic of China (PRC) is at war with the world. It is a war fought mostly for control and influence, using coercion, corruption, and violent covert operations. The PRC prefers to win this war by never having to fire a shot, but its increasingly powerful military and paramilitary forces loom ominously in the background in support of its expanding war of influence. In Political Warfare, Professor Kerry K. Gershaneck describes how the PRC employs political warfare as its primary weapon to destroy its adversaries, including the United States and many of its allied and partner nations. Failure to understand China’s political warfare and how to confront it may well lead to America’s strategic defeat before initiation of armed conflict or to operational defeat of U.S. military forces on the battlefield. Ultimately, Gershaneck argues in this detailed study, the United States must relearn how to fight on the political war- fare battlefield to identify, deter, counter, and defeat this existential threat.
The Marine Corps War College Strategy Primer, Expanded Edition
Authors:   Marine Corps War College
Published: November 2022

The process of strategy making is neither easy nor for the feebleminded. In fact, the creation of workable strategic approaches to the most intractable problems on the planet is an intellectual exercise unmatched in human endeavors. The strategist—particularly the military strategist—must often choose between multiple contradictory solutions and approaches in the midst of mayhem. History is filled with the destruction of empires and nations that got it wrong. Whether the United States remains a preeminent power in the twenty-first century will in no small measure rest on the capability of strategists graduating from the nation’s war colleges today. This primer is designed to help Marine Corps War College (MCWAR) students think creatively and critically about strategymaking processes. By presenting a sampling of principles and methodologies drawn from some of the most important works on the topic, this primer will streamline many of the contradictions that strategy makers will encounter during their time at MCWAR and throughout their careers.
The Mud and the Mirth: Marine Cartoonists in World War I
Authors: Scott Cord
Published: November 2022

Visual arts constitute a significant portion of the Marines’ life, from training manuals to public appearances. Illustrations may inform, educate, or entertain the masses, be they civilians or military personnel. The Mud and the Mirth takes a deeper look at comic illustrations from the earliest publications for the Marine Corps--the Recruiters Bulletin, the Marines Magazine, and the Marines Bulletin--prior to World War I, as well as presents the entire collection of Stars and Stripes cartoons illustrated by Marine cartoonist Abian A. Wallgren.
Elementos de tensão urbana em uma Salvador metropolitana e periférica através da análise fílmica de Jardim das Folhas Sagradas (2011)
Authors: Nunes Filho "Fernando Barreto , Nunes Maiesse Pinto El Sayegh
Published: November 2022

A expansão e a incorporação de novos espaços em áreas periféricas das metrópoles produzem tensões e conflitos, sendo que alguns deles envolvem comunidades tradicionais. A diversidade no uso dos recursos naturais e da própria relação com a natureza resulta na coexistência em um mesmo espaço de contingentes previamente urbanizados com outros cuja referência está mais próxima de cotidianos de populações rurais. Em Salvador (BA) ocorrem conflitos entre os terreiros de candomblés e o seu entorno sagrado – o espaço mato – e a especulação imobiliária que avança junto com a expansão urbana da cidade. O objetivo desse trabalho é realizar uma análise fílmica da representação dessas tensões urbanas no filme Jardim das Folhas Sagradas (2011), do diretor baiano Pola Ribeiro. Nesse filme são identificadas imagens de uma Salvador metropolitana, de uma Salvador periférica e do conflito decorrente da implantação de um terreiro na periferia da cidade.
Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench) Pod Gel as a Low-Cost Alternative to Commercial Acoustic Gel
Authors: Alipio Mark
Published: November 2022

Ultrasound is an essential diagnostic tool in medicine. However, a commercial acoustic gel is cost-prohibitive, especially in low-resource settings. In this study, okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench) pod gel was evaluated as a low-cost alternative to commercial acoustic gel by comparing the sonographic image quality, organoleptic characteristics, spreadability, pH, viscosity, and ease of use of commercial gel and formulated okra pod gel (OPG). Fresh okra pods were harvested from a local plant nursery. OPG was prepared by mixing okra pods with water and cooking the mixture on medium heat. OPG and commercial gel were physically evaluated and randomly swabbed to different surfaces of a human tissue-mimicking phantom to obtain sonographic images. Five experienced sonologists rated the sonographic images based on image quality parameters. OPG had optimal appearance, texture, homogeneity, and pH value. OPG had higher spreadability but lower viscosity compared to commercial acoustic gel. No significant difference was reported in the image quality parameters between the gels used. Acceptability of OPG in terms of ease of use was the same as that of commercial gel. However, the sonologists reported that compared to commercial gel, OPG did not evaporate easily during the sonographic procedure. Based on the evaluation, OPG is feasible as a low-cost alternative to commercial acoustic gel. Further clinical trials employing actual patients are recommended to increase the validity of the study results.
Characterization of “Sandwich” Wulfenite from the Ojuela Mine, Mapimí, Mapimí Municipality, Durango, Mexico: Evidence of Preferred Secondary Nucleation on Selected Wulfenite Faces
Authors: Theo Kloprogge J , Valera-Gadot Jessebel
Published: November 2022

This paper describes the formation of “sandwich” wulfenite. Banded wulfenite from the Ojuela Mine, Mapimí, Durango, Mexico, have been found since 2017, but an explanation for the band formation has not been provided. X-ray diffraction (XRD) showed the wulfenite to have a tetragonal unit cell of a = 5.4374(1), c = 12.1123(7) Å. The Raman spectrum was dominated by ν1 (Ag) around 870 cm–1, while the weak shoulder at 859 cm–1 represents the strain activated ν1 (Bu) infrared (IR) band. Two ν2 modes were observed at 318 cm–1 (Ag) and 351 cm–1 (Bg). For the ν3(Eg), the band at 768 cm–1 was assigned to the Bg symmetric mode and the 745 cm–1 band to the Eg vibration. The IR spectrum showed two strong bands at 835 and 779 cm–1 corresponding to v3 modes and a very weak one at 496 cm–1. SEM-EDX (scanning electron microscopy – energy dispersive X-ray analysis) showed that the band does not extend into the main crystal but is limited to the surface as secondary growth. The main thick tabular crystal was dominated by {001}, {110}, and {111}. The {001} surfaces of the wulfenite crystals showed evidence of later dissolution, which may have been part of the source material for this secondary crystallization. The chemical composition of the main wulfenite crystal proved only minor substitution of W for Mo. Contrastingly, a much higher number of substitutions by V, As, and W for Mo – as well as Ca, Fe, Zn, Cu, and Al for Pb – was observed in the secondary band, indicating a change in the fluid composition from which the band crystallized compared to the original wulfenite. Changes in lattice parameters of the secondary wulfenite crystals and the energy involved in nucleation on the surface of the original wulfenite as well as the different bonds exposed on different faces favored the formation of the band on only {110}.
Sequence Analysis of the Complete Gene for Endoglucanase from Strains of Thermotolerant Bacillus
Authors: Pardilla Kalle , Hedreyda Cynthia
Published: November 2022

Three thermotolerant Bacillus isolates from the Philippines – identified as Bacillus subtilis (1280),Bacillus velezensis (1573), and Bacillus amyloliquefaciens (10105) – exhibited cellulase activity in carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) agar plate. Moreover, the expected size (approximately 1,500 bp) putative endoglucanase gene was amplified from all three local isolates. The endoglucanase gene amplified from a Bacillus licheniformis isolate (1320) was also used in the gene sequence analysis. A colorimetric dinitrosalicylic (DNS) acid assay revealed that the total endoglucanase activity of B. velezensis 1573 at 0.168 µM reducing sugar/min is significantly higher than the endoglucanase activity of the B. subtilis 1280 at 0.0673 µM rs/min and B. amyloliquefaciens 10105 at 0.0579 µM rs/min. Endoglucanase gene sequence analysis showed the highest pairwise identity between the endoglucanase gene of B. velezensis 1573 and B. amyloliquefaciens 10105 at 97.4%. The endoglucanase gene of B. licheniformis 1320 has the lowest pairwise identity at 74.6%, 76.2%, and 75.4% with B. amyloliquefaciens 10105, B. subtilis 1280, and B. velezensis 1573, respectively. Predicted amino acid sequences of the endoglucanases revealed variations at the signal peptide, catalytic core (CC) domain, linker, and carbohydrate-binding module (CBM). The endoglucanase of B. subtilis 1280 has a 506D insertion at the CBM domain. None of these variations, however, are located in regions implicated in catalytic reaction and substrate binding. Although the predicted protein structures using MODELLER revealed endoglucanases with good fit and high homology, variations in amino acid sequences may have resulted in the differences in enzyme activity and stability. The study generated gene and protein sequences as well as amplified genes that can be used as a starting template for enzyme improvement by rational design and site-specific mutagenesis or directed evolution using DNA shuffling.
Pilot Fecal DNA Barcoding on Selected Fruit Bats in Davao City, Philippines
Authors: Bacus Michael , Burgos Sammer , Elizagaque Hannah , Malbog Kameela Monique , Responte Mae , Gamalo Lief Erikson , Achondo Marion John Michael , Murao Lyre Anni
Published: November 2022

The “Species from Feces” DNA barcoding offers new opportunities to study the challenging taxonomy and systematics of Philippine bats using a minimally-invasive strategy that employs a short 200- bp mitochondrial encoded cytochrome c oxidase I (mt COI) sequence. A pilot application of the technique to five species of fruit bats collected from Davao City, Philippines revealed accurate species identification and the extended ability to assess genetic diversity and evolutionary relationships. The 95–100% sequence identity matched with the field identification of bats, including the endemic Ptenochirus jagori, although only 62% of the samples could be sequenced. A decreasing trend in genetic diversity was noted from widespread bat species such as Rousettus amplexicaudatus, Cynopterus brachyotis, and Macroglossus minimus to species with limited geographic distribution (e.g. P. jagori) or possible recent colonization (e.g. Eonycteris spelaea). Genetic diversity, principal coordinate analysis (PCoA), and phylogenetic analysis also showed distinct genetic lineages of C. brachyotis, R. amplexicaudatus, and M. minimus from their conspecifics outside the Philippines, while E. spelaea and the endemic P. jagori exhibited genetic homogeneity. The findings on genetic diversity and relationships were consistent with previous studies using longer COI segment or other biomarkers. In conclusion, the Species from Feces DNA barcoding presents a minimally invasive and pragmatic approach to explore bat assemblages with the additional utility to examine genetic structures and relationships, which may be used to support studies on diversity, evolution, and biogeography, thereby rapidly facilitate conservation initiatives.
Análisis y Potencialidades de la Cooperación Iberoamericana en el Ámbito de la Educación Superior
Authors: (OEI) Oficina de los Estados Iberoamericanos p
Published: November 2022

El presente estudio ha sido elaborado por la Secretaría de Cooperación Iberoamericana, para la XI reunión de la Cubre Iberoamericana de Jefes de Estado y de Gobierno, en cumplimiento del mandato recibido en la X reunión celebrada en Panamá los días 17 y 18 de noviembre de 2000.
PET/TC 18F-PSMA para localización anatómica de las recurrencias en el cáncer de próstata
Authors: Blaquier Juan Bautista , Bastianello María José , Greco Martín , Recondo (h) Gonzalo , Recondo Gonzalo , Galanternik Fernando
Published: November 2022

En la recaída bioquímica posterior al tratamiento definitivo en cáncer de próstata, la localización anatómica y extensión de la enfermedad son fundamentales para definir el tratamiento. Métodos como tomografía computada (TC), centellograma óseo (CO), resonancia magnética (RNM) y PET-Colina son utilizados a pesar de su baja sensibilidad. El PET-PSMA demostró mayor sensibilidad y especificidad que estos estudios, inclusive con bajos niveles de PSA.

El objetivo de nuestro trabajo fue evaluar la tasa de detección de enfermedad utilizando PET-PSMA en pacientes con adenocarcinoma de próstata con ascenso de PSA luego de tratamiento definitivo local y su asociación con los valores de PSA.

Se incluyeron 45 pacientes con una mediana de edad de 62 años (RIC 60-67). El 55% realizó cirugía como tratamiento primario y 40% tenían un score de Gleason ≥ 8. La mediana de PSA fue de 3.5 ng/ml (RIC 1.1-7.2). Se localizó el sitio de recurrencia en 41 pacientes (91%), con un rédito en base al valor de PSA de: 40% <0.5 ng/ml, 100% 0.5 a <1 ng/ml, 100% 1 a <2 ng/ml, 92% 2 a <5 ng/ml y 100% ≥5 ng/ml. El 58% de los pacientes tenían enfermedad metastásica.

En nuestro estudio el uso de PET-PSMA tuvo una alta tasa de detección de sitio de recaída.
Impacto de la pandemia por COVID-19 en el cáncer de colon
Authors: Kazanietz Vanesa , Cerini Matías , Storino Jésica , Melo Juan Gabriel , Pucella Inés , González Salazar Esteban , Specterman Sergio , Cayol Federico , Basbus Luis , Verzura Alicia
Published: November 2022

El aislamiento social preventivo y obligatorio secundario a la actual pandemia por coronavirus, ha llevado a la reducción de las consultas médicas habituales, generando alteraciones en los controles médicos, screening, y tratamientos. Nos propusimos evaluar el impacto, hasta el momento, de la pandemia por COVID-19 en pacientes con diagnóstico de cáncer de colon.

Se realizó un estudio de cohorte retrospectiva evaluando similares períodos en 2019 y 2020. El objetivo primario fue describir la incidencia de cáncer de colon (CC) evaluados en el Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires en ambos periodos.

Se evaluaron un total de 102 pacientes. En el período considerado pre pandemia (entre marzo y agosto 2019) se diagnosticaron 57 casos con CC mientras que en el período de pandemia (considerado entre marzo y agosto 2020) se diagnosticaron 45; lo que evidencia una disminución de la incidencia del 15% de diagnóstico de CC en el periodo de pandemia. También se observó un aumento del 12% de diagnósticos en etapas avanzadas. Las medidas preventivas para evitar el contagio del coronavirus, llevó a la reducción de las consultas médicas por parte de la población, lo que puede disminuir el diagnóstico y tratamiento actual de enfermedades oncológicas.
Working Out the Kinks: Creating Solutions to Assist Health Care Workers to Take Vital Signs Through Effective Cable Management
Authors: Russell III Carl R. , Linder Emily J. , Godbole Maya A.
Published: November 2022

EPICS (Engineering Projects in Community Service) is a service-learning design program run through Purdue University. It strives to teach students design skills through providing solutions for individuals, communities, and organizations in the surrounding area while mirroring engineering industry standards. BME (Bio-medical Engineering) is a team within EPICS that strives to serve community partners through biomedical applications. Members of a health care team often spend valuable time organizing cables associated with machines used to take patients’ vital signs. Due to time constraints and the fast-paced work environment, these cables may be mismanaged and damaged. The BME team is working on a solution to ensure that relevant cords will be easily managed, damage will be minimized, and most importantly, health care professionals’ time will be saved.
The Importance of English Language in Contemporary Life
Authors: Murmu Anjula
Published: November 2022

The English language is the most common universal language spoken globally. Therefore, the importance of practicing the English language in daily life, despite an individual’s nation or mother tongue is imperative. This research paper aims to highlight the importance of English language learning within contemporary life. A review of published literature sources is used within this study. The following factors are included within the study: English within education, communication, and economic progression. This study has revealed that the English language is imperative to progress within higher educational institutions as it is the most common medium of instruction given to students globally. International communication to ensure societal progression and sustainable development is achieved through the medium of English language. However, colloquialism can sometimes cause confusion including language used by Gen Z. In addition, economic progression is achieved through uniﬁed communication with national and international governing bodies, who’s common language is English. It is possible for every individual to learn the English language, particularly when there is access to technological platforms in contemporary life. However, challenges are faced by individuals if appropriate hardware and software to English language acquisition is not available, in addition to a lack of or unstable internet connectivity. Recommendations are made to help English learning acquisition in contemporary life.
The Impact of Films on Society
Authors: Gogoi Junmoni
Published: November 2022

Films have become a dominant part of the entertainment industry over the years, as motion pictures was used to bring stories to life on the big screen. An array of stories developed through the change experienced by individuals within the world. It became a medium to disseminate news and ideas into societies. Although the covid-19 pandemic forced cinemas to close because of social distancing, over the top media services (OTT) became the dominant platform for watching ﬁlms. This study aims to understand the impact that ﬁlms have on societies and if it can change attitudes of people watching the ﬁlm. Results have identiﬁed that ﬁlms are a powerful tool through which attitudes of individuals in societies can be altered. There is a relationship between the attitudes of people within societies and mass media image of reality. Positive and negative impacts on individuals are discussed within this research paper. Films are a multipurpose tool used within societies in contemporary life. Although ﬁlm is a form of escapism, they have inﬂuenced societies through politics, law, culture, and have the power to change the path of contemporary life and create history. Films shape the way the youth perceive the world; they provide a foundation for the seeds of hope or doubt ﬂourish, through which they can contribute to the future of an individual. Therefore, steps must be taken to restrict misinformation within ﬁlms that can have a negative societal impact and ruin lives of individuals in the future.
Nilai-Nilai Hak Asasi Manusia Dalam Penanganan ODGJ di Kota Tasikmalaya Berdasarkan Undang-Undang Republik Indonesia Nomor 19 Tahun 2011
Authors: Yusron Muhamad , Widiastuti Wiwi , Yuliawati Fitriyani
Published: November 2022

In this journal, the author will discuss the odgj issues in Tasikmalaya City and how stakeholders in Tasikmalaya City perform respect, protection and fulfillment of ODGJ rights. This research shows ODGJ from various perspectives including the perspective of the community with the study of Laws and Regulations, namely Law No. 19 of 2011 concerning the Convention on the Rights Person with Disabilities / CRPD, where in the Law focuses on human rights values that must be applied in handling ODGJ, such as recognition and elimination of discrimination and stigma against ODGJ. Theories used in this study are the theory of Democracy and Human Rights and the concept of Public Policy. This journal will focus on discussing the presence of the state in handling ODGJ, in this case stakeholders in Tasikmalaya City who have a relationship regarding ODGJ issues. The method used in this study is Descriptive Qualitative with Interactive Analysis techniques. Where the results of the discussion of this study are the implementation of respect for the Protection and Fulfillment of ODGJ Rights which cannot be done optimally due to various factors. Communities/families with ODGJ members and stakeholders are key in this research.
Perencanaan Kampanye Syafrudin-Subadri Dalam Kontestasi Pilkada Kota Serang Tahun 2018
Authors: Muhammad Naufal Alka , Hendra Hendra
Published: November 2022

The Serang City Election 2018 was enlivened by 3 pairs of candidates, one of whom was half incumbent who was the wife of the incumbent. With effective campaign planning, the pair Syafrudin-Subadri Usuludin was finally able to win from the half incumbent. In conducting this research, researchers took a reference focus from the theory, stages and campaign methods from Brian J. O'Day. The method used in this research is qualitative method. Data collection is done by interviewing informants, and from some secondary data such as field observations and documentation. The results of this study indicate that the pair Syafrudin and Subadri Usuludin along with the team carried out campaign stages in accordance with the six stages in conducting a campaign from Brian J. O'Day which consisted of conducting research, setting goals, setting target voters, building campaign messages, building relationship with voters, and campaign implementation. In addition, there are several factors that make Syafrudin-Subadri Usuludin able to surpass the half incumbent such as, the saturation of the people of Serang City over the dynastic political practices in Serang City, the weakness of figures from the half incumbent and several other factors. Meanwhile, the stages of building campaign messages and building relations with voters were the hallmarks of this pair, individual approaches such as coffees and door to door method were decisive factors in the campaign of the pair Syafrudin and Subadri Usuludin in the 2018 Serang regional election.